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It Doesn’t Have to Be Art to Be Creative

By Jody Maberry | October 17, 2019

In this episode of the Jody Maberry Show, Mike Brennan returns to discuss the versatility of creativity. For many, creativity is a linear yet fluid concept. While we all have our own ideas, the truth is creativity is a boundless art. In any job, in any role, there’s a creative outlet and approach to executing…

Create Something Every Day

By Jody Maberry | October 17, 2019

Mike Brennan joins in to discuss live sketching and similar art forms. When it comes to live sketches, not many understand what’s involved. As Mike describes, a live sketch involves a real-time snapshot where the visual medium captures a speaker’s message and the stance behind it. During a sketch, the goal for the artist is…

All You Can Do is Your Best

By Jody Maberry | October 17, 2019

Shelton Johnson, a park ranger with the U.S. National Park Service, joins in to discuss his career and life message. Born in Detroit, Johnson’s fascination with parks started during a family trip to Germany’s Bavarian Alps. As a young boy, he recalls this visit as the point his awe for forests and mountains took off.…

Career Advice From My Granny

By Jody Maberry | October 16, 2019

Scott Barlow returns with a bag of questions for Jody. As far as life accomplishments go, we often drift to achievements and milestones. We think of things we’ve put our hands-on, what we’ve put our minds to, even what we’ve put our emotions into. Yet, as Jody unpacks, the best accomplishments in life are not…

Focus on Details to Win Customers

By Jody Maberry | October 13, 2019

 In this episode of the Jody Maberry Show, Steve Anderson returns to ask Jody three questions. As the discussion unfolds, Jody shares about his speech at the National Association of State Park Directors, why he takes 10,000 steps in a day, and what has surprised him the most about Disney.

The 30 Second Appreciation Formula

By Jody Maberry | March 20, 2019

In 30 seconds, you can share how much you appreciate someone. With only a quick video, audio message, email or text, you can have a powerful impact on someone’s day while also building a relationship. In this episode, I share 3 personal examples of short videos of appreciation and how you can apply this method…

How to Practice Braveity

By Jody Maberry | March 17, 2019

Have you ever been confronted with a challenging task – one that requires courage way outside your comfort zone? If so, following through couldn’t have happened without braveity. For those who may not know what braveity means, in short, it’s the brief moment when you have made the decision to act brave. It only takes a…

Anything is Possible

By Jody Maberry | February 27, 2019

Jeff Noel joins me on this episode of The Jody Maberry Show to ask me three questions. Here are the questions Jeff asks: Why did you drive a day and a half round-trip to go to Glacier National Park? Jeff Noel asked me to meet him at Glacier National Park. It was an offer I…

Call it a Beautiful Gesture

By Jody Maberry | February 13, 2019

This episode of The Jody Maberry Show was inspired by a recent iTunes review of the podcast. Part of the review states, “Jody is a bit like the Garrison Keillor of business podcasting…” Reading that reminds me of the time I met Garrison Keillor in Seattle. After one of his live events, I had the…

Write it All Down

By Jody Maberry | January 30, 2019

After talking with Aaron Walker about working with a mentor, he returns to the Jody Maberry Show to ask me three questions. If you were not derailed financially or geographically, what would you do with your life tomorrow? I would combine my love for the outdoors with my love for teaching people. Without limitations to…