In Episode 28 of "I Do This Because," the Honorable Eric Moyé, the presiding judge of the 14th Civil District Court in Dallas County, discusses why he intentionally cultivates significant formality in his courtroom, how he handles criticism, his pet peeves, people's biggest misperception about him, how he currently combats racial discrimination, why he believes everything comes back to baseball, and why he wishes everyone could experience a jury trial - specifically the deliberation process.
Jul 9, 2020
38 min
In Episode 27, Rick Carlisle, Head Coach of the Dallas Mavericks, discusses how he approaches his job like he has a 1-day contract, how he plans to use his platform to combat racial injustice, whether his demeanor is the same on and off the court, his approach to the media and fame, and why he doesn't like the word "stress."
Jun 18, 2020
37 min
In Episode 26, Special Agent in Charge (“SAC”) Matthew DeSarno, the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Dallas Field Office, discusses his current mindset for evaluating the FBI’s role at this time in our country, what he currently fears, his leadership style, how he avoids an echo chamber, and how his daughters keep him humble from the moment he walks in the door.
Jun 11, 2020
40 min
In Episode 25, Byron Sanders, the CEO and President of Big Thought, explains how his personal mission statement provides the framework for each decision he makes, why he invests in relationships with people who disagree with him on critical issues (and how he hopes those investments pay dividends today), how certain adverse childhood experiences continue to influence him, and why he has a very broad lens when identifying someone’s “X Factor.”
Jun 4, 2020
47 min
In Episode 24, Chief Reneé Hall, the Chief of the Dallas Police Department, speaks about bringing truth and honesty to the profession, serving communities who often cannot protect themselves, the importance of a police force that mirrors our community, how she navigates fear, who she turns to for advice, and her mother’s role in her decision to come to Dallas.
May 28, 2020
37 min
In Episode 23, Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, star of ABC’s Shark Tank, and well-known entrepreneur, discusses why and how he continues to compete, what keeps him up at night, why he was interested in running for President, fatherhood, and what he wants to remember when he is 90.
May 21, 2020
33 min
In Episode 22, Dallas Independent School District (DISD) Superintendent Michael Hinojosa describes his abundance mentality even in the midst of COVID-19, what it takes to be successful as a superintendent, how he has insured the delivery of over a million meals every two weeks, and what he does each Wednesday to ensure he has the pulse of the district.
May 14, 2020
31 min
In Episode 21, Mabrie Jackson, Director of Public Affairs for Central Market and HEB, discusses what about her role brings her the most joy, the pulse and spirit of grocery store workers, how her team innovated to meet consumer demand during COVID-19 (like by having beer trucks deliver eggs!), and why she thinks both three days and two weeks ahead.
May 7, 2020
28 min
In Episode 20, Erica Yaeger, the Chief External Affairs Officer for the North Texas Food Bank, provides a behind-the-scenes look at the North Texas Food Bank's response to COVID-19, explains why she spends hours on the production floor, and talks about the importance of showing emotion and vulnerability in this moment.
May 7, 2020
30 min
In Episode 19, Dr. Michael Sorrell, named by Fortune as one of the top 50 leaders in the world and the President of Paul Quinn College, talks about how discomfort unlocks gifts, why he turned down the opportunity to run for Governor, how the loss of his hair helped him conquer all insecurities, what he does to unburden his mind, and how past criticism from a high school basketball coach continues to shape him today.
Apr 28, 2020
42 min
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