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In Episode 8 of "The Burden of Leadership," our hosts, Vaney Hariri, Tamien Dysart, and Paul TenHaken, emphasize the importance of active participation in your community. Join us for an engaging discussion on the transformative power of community involvement and the profound impact it has on both personal and professional growth. Discover practical tips and inspiring anecdotes on how to become a proactive contributor to your community's well-being. From volunteering and civic engagement to networking and mentorship, this episode explores the myriad ways in which leaders can make a meaningful difference in the communities they serve. Tune in to Episode 8 as we delve into the role of leadership in fostering a culture of active participation and collaboration. Hit play now and embark on a journey of empowerment and community building that will enrich your leadership journey and leave a lasting impact on those around you.

In Episode 7 of "The Burden of Leadership," join hosts Vaney Hariri, Tamien Dysart, and Paul TenHaken as they navigate the multifaceted landscape of managing growth as a leader. From business expansion to fostering community development and nurturing personal growth, this episode dives deep into the challenges and opportunities that come with growth. Discover invaluable insights and practical strategies for navigating the complexities of growth in various aspects of leadership. Whether you're leading a business, contributing to community initiatives, or focusing on personal development, this episode offers actionable advice and inspiring stories to guide you along the way. Tune in to Episode 7 as "The Burden of Leadership" continues to explore the dynamic world of leadership, providing essential resources and empowering leaders to navigate growth with confidence and resilience. Hit play now and embark on a journey of discovery and growth that will transform your leadership approach and impact.

n Episode 6 of "The Burden of Leadership," our hosts, Vaney Hariri, Tamien Dysart, and Paul TenHaken, shine a spotlight on a critical aspect of leadership often overlooked: self-care. Join us for an enlightening discussion on the importance of prioritizing your well-being as a leader, from getting enough sleep to mindful eating and investing in personal growth. Discover practical strategies and expert insights on how taking care of yourself first not only enhances your own effectiveness but also sets the tone for a healthier and more sustainable leadership journey. Tune in as we explore the transformative power of self-care and how it influences every aspect of your leadership style and decision-making. Don't miss Episode 6 of "The Burden of Leadership" as we unpack the essential practices that enable leaders to thrive personally and professionally. Hit play now and embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment that will revolutionize your approach to leadership and life.

In Episode 5 of "The Burden of Leadership," hosts Vaney Hariri, Tamien Dysart, and Paul TenHaken explore the essence of "The Sioux Falls Way" and what that really means especially with cultivating leaders and fostering community growth. Join us for an in-depth discussion on what draws people to Sioux Falls – from its welcoming atmosphere to the abundance of opportunities for involvement and leadership development. In this episode, we highlight the unique blend of big-city amenities and small-town charm that sets Sioux Falls apart, offering a high quality of life without the drawbacks of larger metropolitan areas. Discover how programs like Leaders of Tomorrow, facilitated by Bridging the Gap powered by Think 3D Solutions and initiatives like Forward Sioux Falls contribute to leadership development and community advancement. Our hosts also delve into the strength of Sioux Falls' non-profit sector and the collaborative spirit that drives innovation and progress. Join us as we celebrate the forward-thinking vision and collaborative efforts that define "The Sioux Falls Way" – a blueprint for community success and leadership excellence. Subscribe now to "The Burden of Leadership" and be part of the conversation shaping the future of leadership in Sioux Falls. forwardsiouxfalls.com --- Welcome to "The Burden of Leadership," the podcast that delves deep into the world of leadership, hosted by Vaney Hariri, Tamien Dysart, and Paul TenHaken. Join our trio of experienced leaders as they explore the challenges, triumphs, and responsibilities that come with being at the helm. In each episode, Vaney, Tamien, and Paul bring their unique perspectives to the table, sharing insightful stories, practical advice, and candid conversations about the art of leadership. Whether you're an aspiring leader, a seasoned executive, or someone navigating the complexities of leading a team, this podcast offers valuable insights to help you thrive in your leadership journey. "The Burden of Leadership" isn't just a podcast; it's a supportive community for leaders in Sioux Falls and beyond. Tune in for discussions on leadership development, strategies for effective communication, and stories of resilience that will inspire and motivate you. Gain practical tools and resources to enhance your leadership skills and make a positive impact in your community.

Welcome to Episode 4 of "The Burden of Leadership," where Vaney Hariri, Tamien Dysart, and Paul TenHaken explore the future aspirations of Sioux Falls – a community driven by innovation, family values, and visionary leadership. Join our hosts as they delve into how the strength of the a community lies in its commitment to supporting every member and nurturing a family-focused environment that fosters growth and innovation. As advocates for the Sioux Falls community, our hosts share insights on how aspiring leaders can contribute to the city's growth and development. Tune in to Episode 4 of "The Burden of Leadership" for an inspiring discussion on the future of Sioux Falls and the profound impact of visionary leadership on innovation and community well-being. Subscribe now and join us as we explore how leadership shapes the future of our communities. --- Welcome to "The Burden of Leadership," the podcast that delves deep into the world of leadership, hosted by Vaney Hariri, Tamien Dysart, and Paul TenHaken. Join our trio of experienced leaders as they explore the challenges, triumphs, and responsibilities that come with being at the helm. In each episode, Vaney, Tamien, and Paul bring their unique perspectives to the table, sharing insightful stories, practical advice, and candid conversations about the art of leadership. Whether you're an aspiring leader, a seasoned executive, or someone navigating the complexities of leading a team, this podcast offers valuable insights to help you thrive in your leadership journey. "The Burden of Leadership" isn't just a podcast; it's a supportive community for leaders in Sioux Falls and beyond. Tune in for discussions on leadership development, strategies for effective communication, and stories of resilience that will inspire and motivate you. Gain practical tools and resources to enhance your leadership skills and make a positive impact in your community.

Welcome to another impactful episode of "The Burden of Leadership." In Episode 3, hosts Vaney Hariri, Tamien Dysart, and Paul TenHaken delve into the vital theme of "Intentionality in Life: Balancing Leadership and Personal Well-being." Discover practical insights on how intentional living can transform your approach to work, marriage, and life, ensuring a harmonious balance between leadership responsibilities and personal fulfillment. As leaders deeply connected to the Sioux Falls community, we recognize the challenges of maintaining authenticity amidst leadership demands. Join us for a candid conversation, gaining valuable strategies to bring your true self to both your professional and personal life. --- Welcome to "The Burden of Leadership," the podcast that delves deep into the world of leadership, hosted by Vaney Hariri, Tamien Dysart, and Paul TenHaken. Join our trio of experienced leaders as they explore the challenges, triumphs, and responsibilities that come with being at the helm. In each episode, Vaney, Tamien, and Paul bring their unique perspectives to the table, sharing insightful stories, practical advice, and candid conversations about the art of leadership. Whether you're an aspiring leader, a seasoned executive, or someone navigating the complexities of leading a team, this podcast offers valuable insights to help you thrive in your leadership journey. "The Burden of Leadership" isn't just a podcast; it's a supportive community for leaders in Sioux Falls and beyond. Tune in for discussions on leadership development, strategies for effective communication, and stories of resilience that will inspire and motivate you. Gain practical tools and resources to enhance your leadership skills and make a positive impact in your community.

Welcome to another insightful episode of "The Burden of Leadership," the podcast where leadership takes center stage. In this episode, our hosts Vaney Hariri, Tamien Dysart, and Paul TenHaken delve deep into the skills and qualities that make a great leader. Join us for a conversation that goes beyond the surface, exploring the intricacies of leadership and empowering you to become the best leader you can be. Don't miss out – hit play, subscribe, and let "The Burden of Leadership" be your trusted companion on your leadership development journey.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of "The Burden of Leadership," where leadership comes to life with hosts Vaney Hariri, Tamien Dysart, and Paul TenHaken. In this first installment, we embark on a profound exploration into the heart of leadership—unraveling the significance of discovering our "why" to even think to begin and create a podcast about leadership. As leaders ourselves, we understand the pivotal role purpose plays in guiding decisions, shaping visions, and inspiring teams. Join us for a compelling conversation as we share our personal experiences and delve into why understanding your purpose as a leader is not only transformative but also fundamental to your success. This episode sets the stage for our podcast, explaining why we are passionate about helping leaders in the Sioux Falls community uncover their purpose and providing a platform for meaningful discussions on leadership development. --- Welcome to "The Burden of Leadership," the podcast that delves deep into the world of leadership, hosted by Vaney Hariri, Tamien Dysart, and Paul TenHaken. Join our trio of experienced leaders as they explore the challenges, triumphs, and responsibilities that come with being at the helm. In each episode, Vaney, Tamien, and Paul bring their unique perspectives to the table, sharing insightful stories, practical advice, and candid conversations about the art of leadership. Whether you're an aspiring leader, a seasoned executive, or someone navigating the complexities of leading a team, this podcast offers valuable insights to help you thrive in your leadership journey. "The Burden of Leadership" isn't just a podcast; it's a supportive community for leaders in Sioux Falls and beyond. Tune in for discussions on leadership development, strategies for effective communication, and stories of resilience that will inspire and motivate you. Gain practical tools and resources to enhance your leadership skills and make a positive impact in your community.

Are you ready?!

We are pumped to introduce "The Champ".

"In This Corner", with The Champ - is a podcast for the people. To shine some light on the unsung Champions of the community. People who are changing lives and making a difference in our city by being the best versions of themselves. Join me on every episode where we step in the ring with the people and watch them physically work but also find out what drives them to do work in life better! 

On this premier episode of "In This Corner" with The Champ, we get in the ring with Mayor Paul Ten Haken.

Dive into the world of South Dakota's biggest city as the Champ chats with the Mayor about his late-night ponderings, the challenges he faces, and even his dream opponent in the ring. Get ready for an inside look at leadership and aspirations in action. 🏙️🥊

Tamien Dysart is joined by a few members of the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation. Andy Patterson serves as the CEO & President and Patrick Gale serves as Vice President and head of Community Investment. We dove into what it means to be a successful contributor in both our personal lives and the community. These two have a heart for the community of Sioux Falls that is nearly unmatched and we are so grateful for the conversation we had with them.

On this episode of Thinking Out Loud with Vaney Hariri, one of our clients, Bowes Construction, sits down and talks all things leadership, team member training, and asphalt production. 

It was interesting to hear what types of teams and equipment that is needed to be a full-service asphalt production company. Leadership and training are important in businesses because it empowers the team to work independently and feel pride in their work. A company that invests back into the employees will be rewarded with seasoned people and efficient jobs. The intention Bowes puts into these areas is seen through working with Think 3D and the leadership within.  

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During the North Dakota Main Street Summit, Tamien & Vaney sat down with the North Dakota Commerce Commissioner, Josh Teigen, and discussed the impact of developing downtown and the surrounding areas on the economy. Listen to a culture conversation on the move!

When you have succeeded, was it considered a risk you were uncomfortable about at first? 

When you have had a failure, did it create a success you didn't anticipate?

Last year at CultureCon 2021 with the theme "Figure It Out", Angela spoke about how her success started with a mindset change, and a horrible car accident. Before that, she never accepted or BELIEVED she was a success, though the facts of the matter should've told her otherwise. Listen as Angela worked through her childhood and accident trauma, and how you too can push past the uncomfortable decisions in your life. 

Founders of Think 3D Solutions Vaney Hariri and Tamien Dysart go over what they believe in their business of creating intentional culture: in the workplace and the community. They discuss the importance of defining what success AND failure is to you, so that you can stay in route to your destination. They also get into DE&I (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and how righting the wrongs from the past won't make today more equal.   . .  Tune in to this thoughtful conversation between Culture Coaches! 

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Steve Hildebrand, driving leader behind Promising Futures Fund, sits down with Tamien Dysart to chat about poverty in his youth, going against the mob, and working with Barack Obama during his first win in '08. Steve is dedicated to this community by connecting resources, influences, and opportunities to those disadvantaged in Sioux Falls through the Promising Futures Fund. Tune in to this thoughtful discussion on how cultivating the needs of the next generation creates more growth within the community.

"Failure is a stepping stone for success." As Benson Langat practiced running to provide a route for him from Kenya to America, he learned that the path to success starts with the power of gratitude. The mental stability built from this practice helped him to overcome the hardships in his life. Listen to hear Benson and Tamien dive into this thoughtful discussion. 

There's a few familiar faces in this episode. And I'm Bri, one of those faces you'll hear from. When we filmed this episode I had actually put in my notice that I was leaving Think 3D to take another job, but over the weeks leading up to that transition I continued to feel pulled to stay. The power of a strong team that cares deeply about its employees and truly wants the best for everyone had somehow become easy to take for granted. But I'm happy to announce, contrary to what I said at the time of recording this podcast, I'm continuing in my role here at Think 3D and I couldn't be more excited about where we are headed as a team. I am grateful for who this team has helped me become, the ways they have supported through every decision, and mostly for how much FUN we get to have at work. Tommy, the other face you'll see has in fact left his post at Think 3D to dive fully into his growing videography business and we could not be more proud and excited for him. Getting to send a team member off to fully step into their potential and dreams is such an honor. We are grateful for the time we got to have his humor, joy, and talent on our team and look forward to watching him keep expanding his career!

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By relating to her students' adversity, Dawn Marie opens up about building that foundation of trust and how it showed her students that their success was possible. Tune in to how she will continue to lead her community by using her insight and potential.  Thank you to Dawn for your continued dedication to our community.

How do we plant seeds for the next generation to water? Vaney Hariri of @Think3DSolutions sat down with Congressman Dusty Johnson on how our impact on the next generation provides more opportunities for a community of leaders. Tune in for more leadership and community-driven content.

You will not want to miss this conversation Tamien Dysart was able to have with Terry Liggins of The Hurdle Life Coach and Serene Thin Elk of Urban Indian Health. Both Terry and Serene have been a part of launching and co-facilitating our Leaders of Tomorrow Justice Impacted program and have a tangible passion for helping people become the best versions of themselves regardless of their past or circumstances. So grateful to not only know these two, but to continue to make an impact on this community alongside them.

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Voted "Best Fashion" in Sioux Falls, owners of WAKE, husband and wife, Monalisa and Tyler are the definition of a power couple. In this episode, we dive into what personal and professional success has meant to them through launching and owning a business. There are moments of vulnerability, truth, and inspiration throughout the entire episode. Thank you for joining us Mona and Tyler!

Vaney sat down with Sioux Falls Police Chief Jon Thum to talk community, work, and how the two tie together.

Tamien was able to sit down with Sioux Falls School District Superintendent Dr. Jane Stavem. They into what mentorship means to them and what it takes to be successful in today's world and how to define that. We are so grateful for every person that works in our city's education and were so honored to get an hour of Dr. Stavem's time.

Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken joined us to talk about his journey of defining what success means for him. For him, it's much deeper and larger than simply the title of Mayor. We dive into what relationships mean to him, from his relationship with faith to his relationships with the 200,000 people he gets to serve in his position. We always feel even more excited about our city after talking to Paul and this conversation was no exception. 

If you listen to us enough you'll find out we say the same things a lot. this is because they're true. Doing good is good business, and maintaining good relationships gets you access and opportunity.   Thanks to Jeff Griffin from the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce for joining us for our kickoff episode of our Success MindSET podcast series!

(Originally recorded in April 2020)

Tonight we're going live, talking about a couple of things that we've had on our mind lately, especially as the world keeps getting seemingly more strange every day. 

Consumerism, and commentary. 

In this time of quarantine or isolation, a lot of us are realizing that Amazon account has been a lot more active these days, and if you're spending any more time online, you'll notice the comment sections of almost any app, article, or post aren't exactly filled with positivity. 

What's going on? 

Vaney and Dan try to break down and chat a bit on consumerism, its driving factors, its impact, and also on the impact our commentary has on everything around us.

When unexpected things happen and you have to adapt, do you learn anything? Sometimes when you have something come up and you have to make major changes, or you're forced to adjust something, it's not a bad thing to keep some of those practices. 

Case and point, when we went through 2020, so many people and teams had to adapt, but we also learned that there are things we needed to adopt. Meaning - learning that lesson and making that adjustment permanent.

In this episode (originally recorded, May 2020), Dan and Vaney talk from their homes in Downtown Sioux Falls during the middle of the pandemic and reflect on some of the things they've learned about themselves through that process.

Dan and Bri sit down to talk about something very real and very relevant to a lot of people right now - Burnout! 

We breakdown what, in our experience, causes burnout and how we can combat it. 

We're also joined by a surprise guest, who tries to derail the whole conversation, but we'll let you get there and figure out who that is on your own. 

As always, tune in on most reputable podcast platforms and find us on all socials and YouTube, @Think3DSolutions and @ThinkerNetworks on YouTube. 

People are getting back to work, well more accurately, people are going back to the office...

What does that look like now that we've spent the last several months either working from home, or not working at all? 

What are some of the trends happening in the world and our community today as people and teams head back to the office, and what are employers doing to make that transition productive, safe and beneficial to their people? 

James Gaspar of Interstate Office Products and Dan sit down to talk about it. 

As always, catch us on most reputable podcasting platforms, YouTube and all social media @Think3DSolutions and @ThinkerNetworks 

Why is it important to have a vision and what does that mean? How do dreams help us pursue and accomplish our goals? 

We're diving into this really ambiguous topic of vision and dreams and unpacking what it means for our lives. Bottom line - having a vision or a dream, and giving if life, body and taking tangible steps to get there is CRUCIAL to building the life you desire and deserve. 

We've got tips on how to find your vision, put a tangible process to it, and how to get good at casting a vision that others can see and buy into.

Bri and Dan sit down to talk about the importance of perseverance, and how to embrace change and difficult times.

Hint, preparation, perspective and gratitude have a lot to do with it...

Tune in and sit down for this, it's gonna be a good one.

This week we're sitting down with our newest team member Bri. Dan and Bri hopped on a Facebook live to talk about what makes Bri tick, why she's a great fit at Think 3D and how her personal experiences on the road have shaped her perspective and skills to be so versatile and needed on our team.

If you want to catch these types of episodes, live when they happen - go over to our Facebook page (/Think3DSolutions), and give us a like and a follow so you can get notified everytime we go live.

Last time we talked about letting go...and this week we're back talking about what happens after you do that. 

Transition is a big word that we hear a lot, some of us have probably used this a time or two when we've been going through some changes or shifts.

What does a transition mean and how do we navigate these better? (If you're a real OG fan you'll remember Episode 4 when we first brought up this topic...)