The Power of Positivity with Scott McCorkle | Across The Acres
Get inspired by the magnetic optimism of Scott McCorkle, Beck's Hybrids Commitment Reward Eastern Region Lead, in this special episode of Across The Acres!
Listeners overwhelmingly requested Scott for his famously positive attitude, and he delivers, sharing the deeply personal stories that shaped his perspective and led him to a rewarding career at Beck's.
In This Episode:
Scott's Life on the Farm and at Beck's: Learn about Scott's background growing up in Windfall, Indiana, and his current role managing the Commitment Reward program across multiple states. [00:55]
The Beck's Culture Revelation: Scott shares the powerful question from his interview with Bethany Grimmel that convinced him to join the company and how it perfectly encapsulated the Beck's culture. [07:59]
A Story of Realigned Values: Scott recounts the incredible and transformative experience of his son, Lane, being born prematurely at 29 weeks. He explains how this 73-day journey in the NICU taught him the importance of being intentional and reset his focus on family. [14:37]
The Power of Positivity: Discover the source of Scott's infectious optimism and his life philosophy: "Life can always be worse." He reflects on the responsibility he feels to share joy, a gift from God. [19:55]
Advice on Finding Your Purpose: Scott encourages listeners to "stay true to who you are" and lean into the unique gifts God designed them to have. [23:19]
Favorite Commitment Reward Item: Find out which item holds a special, sentimental place in his heart—the Henry lever action .22 rifle—and why. [30:48]
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