
Better in Bucharest
Better in Bucharest is a podcast about life experiences, leadership lessons, faith, and hope. This podcast will show you that you don't have to compromise your values to achieve happiness.
Episodes
31 episodes
Light, Shadow, and Salvation: The Theology of The Lord of the Rings - Robert Koons
What if The Lord of the Rings is more than just an epic fantasy—what if it's a doorway to deeper spiritual truth?In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Robert Koons, professor of philosophy at the University of Texas, walks us t...
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1:06:54

Why Do We Suffer? A Conversation on Pain, Freedom, and God’s Love - Robert Koons
In this episode of Better in Bucharest, we explore one of life’s most difficult questions: If God is all-powerful and loving, why does suffering exist?Our guest is Dr. Robert Koons, professor of philosophy at the U...
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59:17

Centered for Success: How Faith, Failure, and Integrity Built a Business Giant - David Ridley
In this inspiring episode of Better in Bucharest, we sit down with David Ridley, the founding partner and former CEO of Invesco Real Estate—one of the world’s leading global real estate investment firms, managing over $90 billio...
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49:28

Negotiation Without Compromise: Lessons in Leadership and Integrity with George Lucas
In this episode of Better in Bucharest, we sit down with Dr. George Lucas—co-author of The One Minute Negotiator, bestselling author, and international expert in sales, leadership, and negotiation. With warmth and insight, Geo...
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48:08

Behind the Conflict: Values, Purpose, and the Path Forward
This episode explores how we handle conflict and why doing it well is crucial for our relationships, leadership, and growth. Instead of avoiding or escalating conflict, we’re encouraged to view it as a “crucial conversation” — a moment to liste...
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46:27

Pete Knutson - Intentional Growth: How to Maximize Your College Years for Lifelong Success
Peter D. Knutson is a partner advisor in Allworth’s Lawrence, Kansas office. A graduate of Baylor University, where he earned degrees in both Financial Planning and Real Estate, he later moved to Pennsylvania where he taught an adult continuing...
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27:03

Jimmy Martin - Finding Your Why: Purpose-Driven Paths to Success
Jimmy Martin is an accomplished healthcare executive with extensiveexperience in the industry. As the Vice President of Business Developmentat Three Oaks Hospice, he plays a key role in driving strategic growth andexpanding the orga...
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22:55

David O'hara - Beyond Titles: How to Grow Your Leadership from the Inside Out
David is a values-based executive with demonstrated leadership in building a shared vision, translating that vision to execution, organizational development, and successful strategies for early and growth-stage businesses.David serves as...
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28:02

Scott Thompson - The meaning of Friendship
The podcast explores the importance of deep, long-term friendships, emphasizing that authentic friendship requires emotional investment, time, and effort. The three guests share how they became friends during childhood and college, chose to liv...
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1:17:12

The story of Lynda Randle
This episode features Lynda, who shares her journey of faith, career, and personal transformation. Lynda Tait Randle, as Bill Gaither has fondly introduced her for over a decade, was born in the inner city of Washington, D.C. She is the middle ...
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30:49

Chris Tatham - True leadership
The podcast episode of Better in Bucharest features Chris Tatham, CEO of a global market research firm, sharing transformative leadership lessons rooted in faith, humility, and service.Chris reflects on his early ambition for we...
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19:06

Tisha Gillespie - Key aspects of having a mentor
The podcast delves into the importance of relationships and mentorship in shaping our understanding of the world, particularly in an era of rapid technological advancements. The speaker emphasizes that while technology changes the way we live, ...
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19:41

Kevin Nunnally - Preparing for the jobs for the future
This podcast features Kevin Nunnally, a retired IBM Vice President, discussing his career, leadership philosophy, and insights on the evolving workplace. The key takeaways include:Career and Technological Evolution: Kevin ref...
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15:15

Ron Coble - The importance of having a mentor
Ron Coble - Senior Vice President (Ret) South Central Regional Executive at Zurich North America. He graduated from Ardmore High School in 1974, Murray State College in 1976, and Oklahoma State University in 1979. His career spanne...
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46:27

Pete Knutson - Be in the game
Peter D. Knutson is a partner-advisor at Allworth’s Lawrence, Kansas office. He holds degrees in Financial Planning and Real Estate from Baylor University. After graduating, he moved to Pennsylvania, where he taught a personal financial plannin...
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1:08:53

Janet Nash - Respect and Kindness
Attorney and Senior Vice President for American Century Investments (Retired)
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24:18

Chris Tatham - CEO at ETC Institute
Make Your Life Matter By Exhibiting Five Qualities That Make Great Employees Who Become Great Leaders
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19:29

Jeff Crowe - Businessman, trader and economics professor
He holds a BSBA in Finance and Economics from the University of Missouri and has worked in finance, trading futures, and options, for 29 years.
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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49:47

Kevin Connor - Senior VP, General Counsel and Secretary at AMC
Kevin Connor speaks about his faith, career, marriage, and life.
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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35:48

Dr. Liz Jackson - Faith, doubt and Pascal's Wager
Dr. Liz Jackson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Ryerson University. Previously, she was a Research Fellow in the
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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53:01

Scott Gunnigle - The importance of networking
Scott is a Medical Device Senior leader and has held Commercial positions in various capacities throughout his career with start-ups and Fortune 50 companies. Scott and his wife Elizabeth have four children on the young adult path and reside in...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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24:05

Melissa Beltrame - Chief Marketing Officer at Lead Bank
Melissa Beltrame is the Chief Marketing Office at Lead Bank, a community-minded, independent commercial bank, recognized for its innovative approach to community banking and unique banking solutions that allows real people, real businesses, and...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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36:54

Dr. Jerry Root - The Problem of suffering
Jerry Root is a Professor at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, and a visiting Professor at Biola University. He has been studying C. S. Lewis and topics constellating around Lewis for 50 years, as well as teaching Lewis for 40 years. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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48:43

Ben Jackson - CEO of Bungii | Forbes 30 Under 30
Bungii is a Kansas-based company with a similar concept to ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft, but instead of transporting people, it transports people's stuff. Ben Jackson was named to Forbes’ ‘30 Under 30’ list.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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27:29

Nathan Magnuson - Author of the books Stand Out! and Ignite Your Leadership Expertise
Nathan Magnuson is a corporate leadership development consultant, coach, and trainer. He's worked in a staff or consulting role with several Fortune 500 companies and large public service organizations, including Accenture, MASCO, FBI, and Defe...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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52:49
