The Circle of the Panda Podcast
The Circle of the Panda Podcast is a podcast about journeys through life. This means at times, it will be joyful, sad, inspirational, and also messy. Our podcast will be random at times, but that is life. It is best lived genuinely and authentically.
We believe that life and business should be used as a platform to have a positive impact on the world around us.
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Circle of the Panda
Episodes
70 episodes
Hard Knocks MBA
Some of us have heard the term "School of Hard Knocks."I have been a student of business my entire life, was in the corporate world for 30 years and have an MBAThese experience gave me a good understanding of business but not ne...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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8:38
Beyond Bees - Bernie May
Bernie May is the Founder of Beyond Bees. They sell bee-related products and train Bee Keepers. Bernie started the business with a very clear vision and a desire to give back. Oh, and he started the business after he t...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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35:25
Drink the Coffee
A great leader knows how to engage well with others. "Engaging well" means to find them where they are and listen to what they have to say. There are some very simple ways to do this and the power of it is often overlooked....
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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6:32
How Healthy is Your Heart - Joe Humphries
There is so much division in our culture these days. Our guest on this episode is Joe Humphries. Joe is a business executive, an author, and a public speaker. He sees the problem as a heart issue. How healthy is your hea...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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32:47
When Fear Hits
We are living in a time when fear is widespread. What should we do?Listen in to the story of a widow who was going to lose both her kids. What did she do?
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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7:24
Leadership, Business and Faith - Alex Evers
This episode is a conversation with Alex Evers. Alex owns two martial arts studios and is the Director of Small Business and Entrepreneurship at two business incubators in Oklahoma. Alex discusses the similarities betw...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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31:14
Meekness is not Weakness
Meekness is one of the most undervalued traits, mainly because it is usually misunderstood. The episodes cover some of the characteristics of someone who is meek. Meek is power under control.
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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6:00
What is Up at the Circle of the Panda
The Circle of the Panda Podcast encourages listeners (and YouTube viewers) to use whatever platform they have to do good things in each person's sphere of influence. Our message and guests are selected to help you. Engage with us a...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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7:35
"Don't Shoot the Mockingbird"
This episode references a key line from the book "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.If you have a certain type of person in your life, cherish them.If you are the kind of person that wants to make the world a better place, st...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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8:50
Jane Blount - Co-founder of Philips Academy
Jane Blount is the co-founder of Philips Academy in Charlotte, North Carolina.Listen in as Jane discusses the vision that started Philips Academy and the steps taken to ensure the students' success. You can find more information...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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22:04
A Paddle in the Hands of James
This episode describes a joy-filled experience that JD has at Philips Academy - Life-Centered, Hands-On Special Education (philipsacademync.org) the first day of their new pickleball club.&n...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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5:24
Shirts with a Purpose - Trevor Hill with Aim Free
Aim Free rescues girls from sex trafficking and helps them heal and build a better life.Our guest on this episode is Trevor Hill with AIM. He describes how they help the girls, the garments they make, and some sound business practices t...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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26:17
Run as if to Win the Race
1 Corinthians 9:24 says, "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize."What does this mean for us?In the episode 4 points are covered:1. Determine wh...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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7:48
Follow the Fruit
Determining what to believe, listen to, or watch to find the truth is difficult. The world is pulling us in many different ways. This episode covers the importance of letting "the fruit" guide you.
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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11:10
Kalee Muller Denny - A Passion for Coaching
This episode is a discussion with Kalee Muller Denny. Kalee is a high-level pickleball player, a coach, and one of the key leaders in the new pickleball-related business called mypickleballinstructor.com Kalee ha...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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24:55
Accountability Can Be A Gift
Accountability is essential in leadership. In fact, if done well, it can be a gift.Unfortunately, it is often done poorly, hurting the relationship instead of helping it.
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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10:31
Where is the Leadership
Do you remember the days when leadership could be counted on and trusted? Fortunately, some of us have seen great examples of leadership or worked for great leaders. Let's bring it back!
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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7:38
Philip Blount - Gold Medalist
This recording was done "trackside" with Philip Blount. Philip won a Gold Medal at the 2023 World Special Olympics Games in Berlin, Germany. In this episode, we discuss how it felt to win a gold medal and Philip's trai...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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18:28