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"Allow Myself to Introduce...Myself" or Red Belly Radio Takes Off
Sun, 05/04/2008 - 14:03 — Steve HeaserI forget if it was Mike Myers, Austin Powers, or Dr. Evil that famously said “Allow myself to introduce...myself.” in his (their) first movie. Red Belly Radio is the podcast about Southwest Airlines and in this first episode, I review my career at Southwest and interview Paula Berg who helped manage this new blog project and talk to Chris Ronan from RD2 who helped make it all happen.
Unexpected Changes
Thu, 07/24/2008 - 06:33 — Olga RomeroHaving a task list as long as the Potomac River, I landed in our nation’s capital to attend the LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) convention. Little did I know of how the events to come would change not only my agenda but my perspective in politics, and life overall.
Happy Graduation, Nunu
Tue, 07/22/2008 - 16:07 — Mallory MessinaWe wanted a dog, we got a baby sister; luckily she turned out pretty great, or we would have totally traded her in for that dog.
For Whom the Cowbells Toll
Wed, 07/16/2008 - 07:07 — Tonda MontagueOur salute to Colleen winds down today, and Tonda explains the significance of the cowbell.
The clamoring of cowbells is not what you would expect to hear in the lobby of a Fortune 500 company; but then again, Southwest Airlines is famous for doing the unexpected! The ringing of cowbells has become a popular tradition to cheer on athletes. Yesterday, hundreds of Sou
Executive Punking
Tue, 07/15/2008 - 06:50 — Brian LuskOur tributes to Colleen continue with a slightly different approach.
In other posts this week, you have read a lot about how Colleen Barrett is a wonderful Leader and a giving person, and this is all true. In regard to her amazing “business talents,” I think the most impressive is her intuition. I’ve never seen a person with her ability to

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