041: Adrion Porter on My Purpose and Mission

08/01/18 • 43 min

On this latest, and very special episode of Gen X Amplified, Adrion is going SOLO. That’s right. This is a very personal solo episode of the podcast, where Adrion is going to unpack a little about his background and what his overall mission and vision is not only for the podcast, but his personal purpose.

Adrion Porter is a brand strategist, advisor, speaker, mentor, and the founder and host of Gen X Amplified. And on this solo episode, he goes into detail on his personal story. Adrion talks about his professional experience working as a marketing executive at Citi, HBO, Turner/Cartoon Network, and iDisciple.

Adrion also spends time unpacking his overall mission and purpose for Gen X Amplified, and why he is dedicated to empowering and helping Gen X leaders and mid-career professionals.

Key Takeaways:

Hear about the different professional experiences, especially work for big brands and media companies such as Citi, HBO, and Cartoon Network propelled Adrion to his current career
Why the time is NOW for Gen Xers and mid-career professionals to make massive impact on the world
How Gen X leaders can embrace their role as bridge builders in the workplace
Why Gen X Amplified is actually more than a podcast, but also his personal purpose
Why Gen Xers should mentor and motivate other generations, especially millennials
And so much more!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Adrion’s Personal Theme Song

“The Power” by Snap!

Thank you for listening!

Adrion also spends time unpacking his overall mission and purpose for Gen X Amplified, and why he is dedicated to empowering and helping Gen X leaders and mid-career professionals.

Key Takeaways:

Hear about the different professional experiences, especially work for big brands and media companies such as Citi, HBO, and Cartoon Network propelled Adrion to his current career
Why the time is NOW for Gen Xers and mid-career professionals to make massive impact on the world
How Gen X leaders can embrace their role as bridge builders in the workplace
Why Gen X Amplified is actually more than a podcast, but also his personal purpose
Why Gen Xers should mentor and motivate other generations, especially millennials
And so much more!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Adrion’s Personal Theme Song

“The Power” by Snap!

Thank you for listening!

Previous Episode

040: Rodney Bullard on How to Unleash the Hero Inside of You

On this latest episode of Gen X Amplified, Adrion is joined by Rodney Bullard, Vice President of Community Affairs at Chick-fil-A, Inc., and the Executive Director of the Chick-fil-A Foundation.

During this conversation, Rodney provides us with his story of growing up in South Dekalb Atlanta, GA, and becoming influenced by many life changing events that propelled him to greatness within a number of sectors – including the armed forces, law, politics, and philanthropy.

Rodney Bullard leads Chick-fil-A’s community engagement and philanthropic strategy as Vice President of Community Affairs and Executive Director of the Chick-fil-A Foundation.

Before arriving to Chick-fil-A, Rodney served as an Assistant United States Attorney prosecuting complex criminal cases. For his service, the United States Attorney General presented him with the Department of Justice Director’s Award.

Prior to this role, Rodney was selected as a White House Fellow, the nation’s most prestigious public service Fellowship. As a White House Fellow, Rodney was placed at NASA working directly for the NASA Administrator. Rodney also previously served at the Pentagon as a Congressional Legislative Liaison in the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force.

Rodney is an alumnus of the Air Force Academy, Duke Law, the University of Georgia and the Harvard Business School.

Now a published author, Rodney has recently released his first book, Heroes Wanted: Why the World Needs You to Live Your Heart Out.

Key Takeaways:

How Rodney’s childhood and community paved the way for his confidence and diligence in life
Why it’s never too late to act on your ideas and why we should focus on our own timeline for success
How Rodney’s first grade teacher went over and beyond to help him propel in school
How the White House Fellowship program became a pivotal point in Rodney’s life
How working for Sally Yates, the former United States Attorney General, led to Rodney actually starting and leading the Chick-fil-A Foundation
What Rodney calls the ” 9 Cs of an Heroic Heart”, which makes up the framework of the book
Why the time is NOW for Gen Xers to create change and make a positive impact on the world
And so much more!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Rodney’s Personal Theme Song

“Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now” by McFadden & Whitehead

Thank you for listening!

Next Episode

042: (BEST OF EPISODE) Chris Brogan on Generational Leadership in a New Media World

On this special “best of” episode of Gen X Amplified, we are replaying our very first interview and episode for the podcast! Yes, this is how it all started – with our great conversation with Chris Brogan, New York Times Bestselling author, consultant, speaker, and digital marketing expert.

Chris Brogan is president of Chris Brogan Media, offering business and marketing advisory help for mid to larger sized companies. He also helps small business owners through classes and webinars at Owner Media Group. Chris is a sought after keynote speaker and the New York Times bestselling author of nine books and counting. His next book is about how companies can extend trusted relationships using AI, blockchain, chatbots, IoT, and video.

Chris has spoken for or consulted with the biggest brands you know, including Disney, Coke, Google, GM, Microsoft, Coldwell Banker, Titleist, Scotts, Humana Health, Cisco, Sony USA, and many more.

He’s appeared on the Dr. Phil Show, interviewed Richard Branson for a cover story for Success magazine, and once even presented to a Princess. Tony Robbins had Chris on his Internet Money Masters series.

Forbes listed Chris as one of the Must Follow Marketing Minds of 2014, plus listed his website as one of the 100 best websites for entrepreneurs. Statsocial rated Chris the #3 power influencer online.

During this episode, we discuss many valuable insights, including focusing on doing for others as Gen X leader, and the importance of writing multiple ideas, reading, and taking action as a business leader.

We also get to hear Chris sneak in a line from a famous 1990s sitcom opening theme!

Key Takeaways:

How branding is really about defining “who you are” and people relating to your personal story
Why the best leaders are really “servant leaders.”
How instant gratification for content is now the norm – and why Gen Xers must pay attention
Why people may be looking for even more real leadership than before
Why generational labels can be important, but individuality should still co-exist
What the generation after Gen Z may be called?
The reasons why Chris’parents are not the typical Baby Boomer
And so much more!

Resources mentioned in this episode: