Dr. Nathan Regier welcomes Millie Ward, the president of Stone Ward a full service marketing agency based in Little Rock Arkansas with an office in Chicago as well, Millie embodies Stone Ward's ethos of intelligent thinking, committed services and creative drive. Always on the go, Millie is the former chairman of the advertising marketing international network AMIN, one of the largest networks of independent agencies. She has also been named one of Ad Week's Women to Watch, one of the top 100 women by Arkansas Business and Woman Business Owner of the Year by the National Association of Women Business Owners. She serves her community in many different ways and she is a wonderfully dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. In this episode Millie shares the magic behind Stone Ward, how they chose their motto "building good" based on foundations of respect and trust, recognizing people's potentials, prioritizing excellence and giving back to the community. Key Takeaways: [1:58] Building good as a motto. [3:08] Best relationships have trust and respect at their core. [3:38] Recognizing potential. [4:07] Excellence. [4:35] Giving back. [5:23] The story behind Stone Ward. [6:58] Stone Ward recognized as one of the best places to work. [9:13] Work-life balance. [9:50] Three special features of Stone Ward. [10:43] Everyone who depends on you is welcome to Stone Ward. [11:19] Keeping employees healthy. [12:49] Flexible leave time. [14:03] Millie's definition of compassion. [15:54] Stone Ward's work with US women's soccer. [20:04] Building relationships that last. [21:21] Projects that Millie is proud to be involved in. [23:01] Is there a creative way to say no? [25:26] The ideation process. [26:28] Ideas can come from anywhere. [26:46] Examples of non profit organizations Stone Ward is working with. [28:40] Community work. [30:09] Health, education and mental stability. [31:18] Lighting round. [34:20] Advice for leaders. [37:01] Takeaways from this episode. Mentioned in this episode: The Compassion Mindset RefuSHE Reach to Rwanda

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