Find something where you love going to work where you get up every day and want to go and not that 'I don’t want to get up and go to work today.' If you like farm equipment you can haul farm equipment, if you like cattle you can haul cattle. Find something that catches your eye that you want to do and push your passion toward that to love your job and love what you do! Find something passionate that you live for that makes you want to go to work.

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On this episode of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson speaks with James McDaniel, serves as editor for Bulk Transporter and Refrigerated Transporter magazines, bringing two decades of journalism experience to the trucking industry.

Jason discusses his commitment to preserving print magazines despite industry trends toward digital-only content, and why physical publications still matter for connecting communities. Jason shares his perspective on SEO versus quality storytelling, the overwhelming nature of data in both media and trucking operations, and how telematics creates similar challenges for fleet operators. He talks about the role of AI in journalism and trucking.

Listen to this episode to hear how Jason is shaping the future of trucking media while staying true to the fundamentals of good storytelling and community connection.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
● Jason's background in journalism and his transition into trucking media over the past 20 years
● The mission of Bulk Transporter and Refrigerated Transporter magazines to share best practices and spotlight industry leaders
● The historical connection between the magazines and the National Tank Truck Carriers association since 1937
● The fight to preserve print magazines in an industry moving toward digital-only content
● The challenges of SEO-focused content versus in-depth storytelling and quality journalism
● The proper role of AI in journalism and business operations

Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-mcdaniel-bt/

Want to learn more about Jason’s work? Check out Bulk Transporter, Refrigerated Transporter magazines website, https://www.bulktransporter.com/

Check out EndeavorB2B, Jason’s parent company website, https://cv.endeavorb2b.com/

Check out the Luma Brighter Learning website, https://lumabrighterlearning.com/

Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply https://www.learningwithgina.com/otfl-guest/.

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Listen to Clayton Dew discuss why failure is not an opportunity but rather a valuable teacher that shapes resilience and determination. He shares insights on how setbacks reveal areas for growth and innovation, inspiring us to reflect and refine our approach. Instead of viewing failure as an end, Clayton encourages embracing it as part of the journey toward mastery and purpose. He reminds us that progress comes from curiosity, perseverance, and the willingness to learn from every experience. Continue to grow and learn because learning helps all of us move forward with greater strength and wisdom.

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**On this episode of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson speaks with Ed Nagle III, CEO of Nagle Companies, a transportation business grounded in dignity, respect, and genuine care for people.

Ed shared his philosophy on leading by example and treating employees as family rather than just workers. He talks about the importance of continuous improvement through both technology and process refinement, the value of learning in motivating teams, and how staying connected through industry conferences and vendor relationships helps guide innovation. Ed opens up about his faith-based moral compass and how doing what's right guides his decision-making. He explains how success at Nagle Companies depends on investing in people, building relationships over chasing volumes, and contributing to the community through various charitable activities.
Tune in to discover how dignity and respect transform workplace culture and why investing in people's growth creates stronger business outcomes.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

*Ed's philosophy on leading by example through dignity and respect
*How developing employees to their greatest potential benefits the company
*The role of learning in creating motivation and ownership among teams
*Faith-based values as a moral compass for business decisions
*The evolution of technology in transportation and work-life balance
*Building consultative partnerships with vendors to guide innovation

Connect with Ed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-nagle-iii-b85670/

Want to learn more about Ed's work? Check out Nagle Companies website, https://naglecompanies.com/

Check out the Luma Brighter Learning website, https://lumabrighterlearning.com/

Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply https://www.learningwithgina.com/otfl-guest/

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Dr. Gina Anderson explores how true transformation doesn't come from consuming more content, but from small, emotionally resonant moments of connection within ourselves. Blending the science of microlearning and immersing listeners into the learner to self interaction mode, she reveals how presence, purpose, and love in the tiniest moments can ignite powerful, lasting change. Dr. Gina Anderson is a learning scientist and the CEO and co-founder of Luma Brighter Learning, an award-winning learning company and a 2X recipient of the prestigious Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies award. Dr. Anderson is the author of Thrive: How Learning Can Ignite a New Way Forward which launched as the #1 best-selling book in Neuroscience This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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On this episode of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson speaks with Amy Roosa, founder and CEO of the Safety Rack, a nonprofit organization working to close the personal protective equipment gap for women across all industries.

Amy shares her journey from safety professional to nonprofit founder. She experienced firsthand the challenges of wearing men's extra-large safety gear when she needed a medium or small. Amy explains her three founding principles of education, research, and advocacy through what she calls the "Errors Initiative." She opens up about the importance of listening to understand rather than respond. Amy believes that stopping to truly hear women's experiences was her breakthrough moment at a 2018 safety conference.

Tune in to discover how Amy's quiet leadership is building community and moving the industry toward safer workplaces for everyone.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Amy's journey from safety professional to nonprofit founder
The Safety Rack's mission to close the PPE gap for women workers
Research findings showing injury rates linked to poorly fitting safety equipment
The three founding principles: education, research, and advocacy (the "Errors Initiative")
How listening and understanding drives meaningful change in workplace safety
The importance of data in convincing employers and manufacturers to make changes
Innovation emerging in women-specific safety equipment over the past five years
Building community and connection within the safety industry
Leading with purpose while facing barriers and skeptics

Connect with Amy on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-roosa-bb598078/

Want to learn more about Amy's work? Check out The Safety Rack website,https://thesafetyrack.org/

Check out the Luma Brighter Learning website, https://lumabrighterlearning.com/

Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply: https://www.learningwithgina.com/otfl-guest/

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This week, I'm excited to sit down with Lori Tsugawa. Not only does she help business owners using Ancient Samurai Wisdom, she is also an International TEDx Speaker and best selling author. Be sure to tune in to hear how she took one of life's great challenges and used it to reignite her passion to help others.

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On this episode of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson speaks with Melissa Anderson, Fleet Safety Manager at Walmart Transportation, who has spent over three decades in an industry she truly loves. Growing up in a truck cab taught her that authentic leadership comes from understanding the people you serve.

Melissa reveals the gap between safety regulations and real-world trucking challenges. She explains how Walmart's Driver Ambassador Program creates direct lines of communication between stores and drivers. This cuts through corporate red tape to solve problems quickly. She opens up about her personal approach to managing 300 drivers. She also touches on leadership lessons from her Army father. Melissa believes the best managers lead with both heart and mind.

Tune in to discover how genuine care for people transforms workplace culture and creates safer roads for everyone.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
*How growing up in trucking and learning from an Army father shaped Melissa's authentic leadership approach
*Why current hours of service regulations fail drivers and what policymakers need to understand about real trucking life
*The story behind Walmart's Driver Ambassador Program and how it bridges communication between retail stores and transportation teams
*Why knowing your people personally - their families, birthdays, and life situations creates stronger safety culture
*How leading with heart and building genuine relationships transforms both drivers and organizations
*What it means to receive recognition for quiet leadership that creates lasting impact without seeking the spotlight

Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-anderson-044b726b/

Want to learn more about Melissa's work? Check out Walmart's Driver Ambassador Program website: https://corporate.walmart.com/news/2023/01/18/with-walmarts-new-associate-to-driver-program-the-wheel-is-within-reach

Check out the Luma Brighter Learning website: https://lumabrighterlearning.com/

Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply, https://www.learningwithgina.com/otfl-guest/

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I am so excited to sit down with Cara Truitt this week. She is a powerhouse entrepreneur and speaker who founded TEDx Sugar Creek Women and was named one of the Top 50 Women to know in NC in 2024. Be sure to tune in for wonderful insights from her two decades of experiences non ways we can cultivate connection.

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