Podcasts about administrative leadership

Talking to Talena Ford (left) on the upcoming; Oklahoma Family Caregiver Conference which is November the 7th from 10am till 3pm (see flyer below) and you can still attend virtually by phone or computer. Take yourselves to OKCares.org and Rebekah Williams (center) will be talking on Aging Our Way! Talena Ford, a 25-year social service programs professional with a master's degree in Administrative Leadership from the University of Oklahoma, currently serves as the Programs Administrator for the Grant and Coalitions Unit at the Oklahoma Human Services. She oversees federal and state-funded grants that offer support and resources to individuals with special needs and their caregivers, including respite opportunities. Rebekah Williams has established herself as a leading figure in senior advocacy over her 20-year career, focusing on improving the lives of seniors in Oklahoma. Her extensive experience includes a 9-year tenure with the Ombudsman program, backed by her educational foundation specialized training in both federal and state Ombudsman supervisor mandates, completing trainings from the University of Oklahoma Geriatric institute and being a graduate of the Oklahoma Aging Advocate Leadership Academy. Currently Rebekah serves as an Ombudsman Systems Advocate/liaison working with state and congressional law makers on bills that are in the best interest of the aging population.

Pictured Left – Talena Ford, currently serves as the Programs Administrator for the Grant and Coalitions Unit at the Oklahoma Human Services. Pictured Center – Allyson Robinson is a Director for the Oklahoma State University (OSU) Department of Wellness Sponsored Programs. She supports Oklahoma ABLE Tech, the state's Assistive Technology. What is the MVP – Oklahoma Family Caregivers Conference? Free Admission & Door Prizes November 7th, 2024 at Metro Tech in OKC. See Flyer just below Also we will be discussing what ABLE Tech is and how they can be a BIG help to the 50+, their families and caregivers! Talena Ford Talena Ford, a 25-year social service programs professional with a master's degree in Administrative Leadership from the University of Oklahoma, currently serves as the Programs Administrator for the Grant and Coalitions Unit at the Oklahoma Human Services. She oversees federal and state-funded grants that offer support and resources to individuals with special needs and their caregivers, including respite opportunities. Allyson Robinson is a Director for the Oklahoma State University (OSU) Department of Wellness Sponsored Programs. She supports Oklahoma ABLE Tech, the state's Assistive Technology (AT) Act Program, the Special Education Resolution Center (SERC), the Oklahoma Rehabilitation Council (ORC), Oklahoma's workforce. Allyson's role supports OSU's Student Accessibility Services as well. Allyson Robinson More information at: okcares.org Oklahoma ABLE Tech Socials and Contact Info: Our mission is to improve the lives of all Oklahomans by providing assistive technology (AT) devices and services, financing opportunities, digital accessibility services, advocacy, and education. Connect with us! Website – okabletech.org Facebook – facebook.com/okabletech Instagram – instagram.com/okabletech LinkedIn – linkedin.com/company/oklahoma-able-tech/ YouTube –youtube.com/user/OklahomaABLETech/videos 1514 W. Hall of Fame Stillwater, OK 74078 M-F, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm; 1:00 – 5:00 pm 405-744-9748 or 800-257-1705 Email: abletech@okstate.edu

Join this captivating conversation with Dr. Donya Ball as we delve into the passion behind effective leadership and navigating the challenges of educational administration. Discover invaluable insights on overcoming adversity and maintaining resilience in the face of storms. Explore strategies for retaining leaders and fostering positive cultures within school districts. Plus, learn about Donya's exciting projects, including her Virtual Leadership Series and her impactful book series, which includes titles like "Adjusting the Sails: Weathering the Storms of Administrative Leadership" and "Against the Wind: Leadership at 36,000 Feet." Don't miss this inspiring episode filled with actionable advice for leaders in education. About Dr. Donya Ball Dr. Donya Ball is a transformative superintendent in California, a passionate author, and an inspiring national keynote speaker. She excels in leading her staff to inspire and motivate students to pursue their passions, preparing them for life beyond the classroom. Dr. Ball also is a professor of administrative leadership and teacher education, bringing over two decades of experience in mentoring and coaching to her roles. As a seasoned guide for top executives, Dr. Ball navigates the complex storms of leadership. She is the author of two impactful books, Adjusting the Sails: Weathering the Storms of Administrative Leadership (2022) and Against the Wind: Leadership at 36,000 Feet (2023), which delve into the real-world challenges of leadership. Her expertise has not only captivated audiences nationwide but also caught the attention of media outlets like USA Today, showcasing her as a thought leader in educational and executive leadership. Follow Dr. Donya Ball Website: www.donyaball.com  Twitter (X): @SuptDonya Instagram: dr__d__ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuptDonya/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donya-ball-ed-d-314bb011/ https://www.amazon.com/Adjusting-Sails-Weathering-Administrative-Leadership/dp/1475867034?crid=910ZDAY62BBP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Bu4eYwUtdcYofdbvDauz5nRdL0vfOtVjtYtzMGeNe1Y.pPUVl5zSJGs6T9XBlgAF6p_cjjjspAKqjJWOoYEF67g&dib_tag=se&keywords=dr.+donya+ball+books&qid=1715618376&sprefix=dr.+donya+ball+boo%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=cbef4511593088d729865489669e8d8b&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl https://www.amazon.com/Against-Wind-Leadership-000-Feet/dp/1475870809?crid=910ZDAY62BBP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Bu4eYwUtdcYofdbvDauz5nRdL0vfOtVjtYtzMGeNe1Y.pPUVl5zSJGs6T9XBlgAF6p_cjjjspAKqjJWOoYEF67g&dib_tag=se&keywords=dr.+donya+ball+books&qid=1715618498&sprefix=dr.+donya+ball+boo%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-2&linkCode=ll1&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=e7e45e0d58c318bc6051b1ad8819dc00&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl --- Join me at MELC 2024 in Breckenridge Colorado on June 17-19 at

Let's get your High Performance Leadership Retreat scheduled today! Reach out to me darrin@roadtoawesome.net to set up the conversation and get your team on the Road to Awesome for the upcoming year!Book Darrin to speak at your school or conference contact us hereGrab your copy of Darrin's FREE e-book Walk in Your Purpose Check out Darrin's blog for great leadership tips and ideasSign up for the Road to Awesome email list and newsletterHave a book idea you'd like to submit to Road to Awesome? Click hereAnd now...about our guest this week on the show:Dr. Donya Ball is a transformative superintendent in California, a passionate author, and an inspiring national keynote speaker. She excels in leading her staff to inspire and motivate students to pursue their passions, preparing them for life beyond the classroom. Dr. Ball also is a professor of administrative leadership and teacher education, bringing over two decades of experience in mentoring and coaching to her roles.As a seasoned guide for top executives, Dr. Ball navigates the complex storms of leadership. She is the author of two impactful books, Adjusting the Sails: Weathering the Storms of Administrative Leadership (2022) and Against the Wind: Leadership at 36,000 Feet (2023), which delve into the real-world challenges of leadership. Her expertise has not only captivated audiences nationwide but also caught the attention of media outlets like USA Today, showcasing her as a thought leader in educational and executive leadership.Check out the Principal Prodigy Program today!Social Media:Website: www.donyaball.com Twitter (X): @SuptDonya Instagram: dr__d__Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuptDonya/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donya-ball-ed-d-314bb011/Email Donya: dr.donyaball@gmail.com

Being in administration doesn't automatically make you a leader. Being a leader doesn't always mean you're in administration. An administrative position doesn't necessarily mean a position of leadership and this can be key in how you communicate with your team and those who report to you. Being able to remain humble and continue to focus on your team and developing their human capital will be a game changer in how you interact with staff and the people you serve. We discuss some of the ideas around how you refer to yourself and your interaction with your team. Check it out. www.clinicallypressed.org #complicatedsimple #resultsthatgiveback #openminded #PBE #EBP #noagenda #performance #training #nutrition #health #wellness #athlete #athletictraining #science #chiropractic #rehab #prevention #clinicallypressed #phd --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clinicallypressedco/support

Guest Dr. Donya Ball is a leader, author, and keynote speaker. She currently serves as superintendent of schools in California. Dr. Ball is a professor of both educational leadership and teacher education and is passionate about studying, writing, and speaking about overcoming leadership hardships. She published her first book of the leadership series, Adjusting the Sails: Weathering the Storms of Administrative Leadership, in 2022, followed by Against the Wind: Leadership at 36,000 Feet in December 2023. Summary Dr. Donya Bell's journey from studying communications to discovering her passion for education was sparked by her curiosity, cultivated through tutoring with the America Reads program. This experience led her to prioritize people development over technical skills in school leadership, emphasizing the significance of listening and inviting input to build trust and involvement. Donya highlighted the evolving purpose of education, advocating for personalized learning experiences beyond standardized tests. She also underscored the benefits and challenges of connecting with diverse perspectives, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and growth through exposure to varied viewpoints across industries and communities. Social Media / Referenced LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/donya-ball-ed-d-314bb011/ X- @SuptDonya Instagram - @dr__d__ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SuptDonya Lyle Kirtman - 7 Competencies of Highly Effective School Leaders

About Donya Ball Dr. Donya Ball is a leader, author, and national keynote speaker. She currently serves as a superintendent of schools in California and, for over two decades, has been a change-maker in public education. Dr. Ball is a professor of both educational administration and teacher education. She is passionate about studying, writing, and speaking on overcoming leadership hardships. Her first book of the leadership series, Adjusting the Sails: Weathering the Storms of Administrative Leadership, was published in 2022. Her second book, Against the Wind: Leadership at 36,000 Feet will be released this January. What You'll Find in this Episode with Donya Ball Donya starts with a story about her experiences working through various positions and the fact that we tend to talk a lot about “the stuff,” but there isn't enough “real talk” in books. She wanted her work to get to the real talk. We call that “real talk for real leaders.” Listen to Donya's thoughts on why we're so reactionary in educational leadership. She has unique ideas about writing and conveying her message, particularly how she combines her love for reality TV and what needs to be in books for school leaders. One “sail” we talked about adjusting is the negative reviews in books. Joe tells the story of how TheSchoolHouse302 was born because it relates to Donya's take about the need for “real talk.” One inspiration for her book is the need to discuss career rejection; it happens, but not enough of us are actually talking about it. Don't miss her story about her dad who was born in Iran and how he had to establish a new life. We all need to become fighters! Donya talks about the need for branding…our perception of ourselves is not always in alignment with the public perception of us. Listen to her describe how branding is an obstacle and how we need to do an assessment of our social media accounts. What message are we sending to our school community? Donya says that we need to embrace the crises when they occur, not shield ourselves and others from them. Don't miss her analogy for the three types of leadership strategies with social media. Dismissive Passive Engaged Donya tells us to follow Roni Habib at eqschools.com for inspiration and aspiration in the space of leadership and personal well-being. Great leaders ask this question daily: “Are my people taken care of?” This transcends resources, facilities, pay, etc. She wants to know if those she leads truly feel taken care of. Don't miss what she says about “raw, authentic, heartfelt conversations.” Donya wants to master the art of patience. Joe says that TJ is not a person to ask for help in this area. She talked about growing as a leader and why it's imperative to surround yourself with people who are different from you--political leaders, community leaders, thought leaders in various fields. She delivered a great call-to-action: We need to get outside of our comfort zones when it comes to bringing people into our circle. She recommends Blindspots: Hidden Biases of Good People for school leaders who want to uncover their own biases and move past them. Donya admits that she used to think about short-term results and getting quick wins on accountability metrics, but she's shifting her thinking to more long-term approaches to teaching, learning, and leading that have a lasting impact on the world. Let us know if there's a guest who you want us to have on the show by leaving a comment below or by contacting us at contact@theschoolhouse302.com. And don't miss our leadership content updates every week by subscribing on the site. We can't wait to hear from you. Joe & T.J.

Podcast guest 763 is Dr. Etta D. Jackson. During this podcast we discussed why our choice of coming the Earth, masons and more. Dr. Etta D. Jackson was born in Kingston, Jamaica and migrated to the USA as a student in 1965. For twenty-five years she worked in education and retired in 1994 to travel. She has authored four books: Understanding Your Choice; Unveiling the Secrets of the Feminine Principle and The Role of Consciousness in Governance and and: The Idea That Is the United States of America-Its Occult Foundation. She founded an international NGO non-profit organization, The Institute for Conscious Global Change (ICGC) in 2007 to assist the United Nations and Member States in eradicating extreme poverty through development. ICGC is in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations. Etta holds a BA in Biology; MS degrees in Guidance and Counseling and in Administrative Leadership and Supervision. Etta holds a Ph.D. in Leadership and Change from Antioch University. She has one daughter and one grandson. Dr. Jackson's email arcanum33@gmail.com Dr. Jackson's website https://ettadjackson.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeffrey-s-reynolds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeffrey-s-reynolds/support

Rev. Dr. Jamison Hardy — Bishop of the LCMS English District and author of Pastoral Leadership, Shepherding and Caring for God's People available from Concordia Publishing House, and Deaconess Dorothy Krans — director of LCMS Recognized Service Organizations, join Andy and Sarah for our series on Leadership to talk about what they observe in group dynamics, the characteristics of healthy and unhealthy teams, how conflict and discord on councils and boards are a symptom of spiritual issues, how unhealthy teams can turn the ship around and thrive as a healthy team, and what great leadership of an executive or administrative team looks like.  Find Bishop Hardy's book from CPH at cph.org/pastoral-leadership-shepherding-and-caring-for-gods-people. Find Dr. Kurt Senske's book from CPH at cph.org/the-ceo-and-the-board-the-art-of-nonprofit-governance-as-a-competitive-advantage.

Nada Lena is the founder and CEO of Rise Up For You, Leadership and Career Confidence Coach, #1 Best Selling Author, and a 2x TEDx Motivational Speaker.With over 10 years of experience as a college professor and former top executive for an education corporation, Nada understands the importance of fusing education, empowerment, and leadership together as she works with her clients and speaks to audiences worldwide. She has toured the world as a singer, has a Master's degree in Administrative Leadership, and has coached and mentored close to 50,000 individuals around the world on self-empowerment, career strategy, and soft skills. Nada has been featured on hundreds of podcasts and radio shows and has also been a motivational and educational speaker on platforms such as TEDx Talks, The Female Quotient, The California Human Resources Conference, Wonder Women Tech, The Human Gathering, and more. Her company, Rise Up For You has been featured and worked with brands such as CBS, LA Fitness, Google Next 19, and more. Nada is a proud recipient of the Chief's Award from the Orange County Sheriff's Department, is a three-time finalist for The Emerging Woman-Owned Business Award, and was most recently awarded the 40 Under 40 Award for Orange County Professionals in 2020 and the Women of Influence in 2021 for Entrepreneurship. Nada believes that in order to create change within our communities, companies, and households, we must first create change within ourselves. It's a collective effort needed from all parties; no company, adult, or young adult can be left behind. The world needs us at our best!  www.nadalena.com⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadalena/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fromthehart/message

    Jason P. Dropik (Babaamii-Bines / Eagle Clan) is the School Administrator for the Indian Community School (ics-edu.org), in Franklin, WI, which serves Native students in the metro Milwaukee area. A member of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (BadRiver-nsn.gov), Jason is committed to supporting students, families, staff, and the community both near and far. Having recently completed a two-year term as President of the National Indian Education Association (NIEA.org), he advocated for and spoke on the importance of tribal sovereignty, policy, appropriations, and student support across the country. As a Board Member of NIEA, Jason continues with that work, championing training and providing information for schools and community organizations, while creating visibility and understanding of Indigenous perspectives. He is involved in many organizations throughout the state, doing his best to ensure that Native voices are present in diverse groups. He has served as a Board Member for the Wisconsin Association of Environmental Education (WAEE.org), an Advisory Council Member for the Midwest Environmental Advocates (MidwestAdvocates.org), and many other community organizations. He is a graduate of the Urban Indian American Indian Teacher Training Program from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2004). He holds a Master's Degree in Administrative Leadership from Concordia University (2017), and recently completed his Superintendent's License from UW-Milwaukee (2023). His greatest passion is creating spaces for Native students to develop their identity, take pride in their language and culture, and to celebrate the rich legacy and the promising future of Indigenous communities. Jason, along with his wife and children, share a home in Franklin, WI.   Show Highlights Sustainable and reciprocal relationships that build authentic experiences for leaders. Be a catalyst for a different way of looking at education to support the various languages, cultures, and educational experiences for your community. The greatest investment in your professional life. Get your board of directors to budget you into the bottom line for PD. Finding common ground from different perspectives and experience to close gaps in education. The force multiplier of the Mastermind foundation. “​​I wanted to make sure that I was doing everything possible to be the best leader that I could. It wasn't so much that I did want to learn and grow. That's something I've always been interested in, but I really wanted to be the leader that my community deserved and I wasn't sure what that looked like..” -Jason Dropik   Get the episode transcript here! Jason's Resources & Contact Info: https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/bipoc/ Twitter Linkedin Read my latest book! Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development™ work – Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership.   Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today! Apply to the Mastermind The mastermind is changing the landscape of professional development for school leaders.    100% of our members agree that the mastermind is the #1 way they grow their leadership skills.   Apply to the mastermind today!   SHOW SPONSORS: HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Transform how you lead to become a resilient and empowered change agent with Harvard's online Certificate in School Management and Leadership. Grow your professional network with a global cohort of fellow school leaders as you collaborate in case studies bridging the fields of education and business. Apply today at http://hgse.me/leader.   TEACHFX With TeachFX, teachers are creating classrooms that are alive with conversation. Our app gives teachers insights into high-leverage practices like: How much student talk happened? Which questions got students talking? It's eye-opening for teachers, and scales the impact of coaches and principals. Start your free pilot at teachfx.com/blbs.   ORGANIZED BINDER Why do students struggle? I'd argue that they lack access to quality instruction, but think about it. That's totally out of their control. What if there was something we could teach kids there was something within their control that would help them be successful in every class? It's not a magic pill or a figment of your imagination.    When students internalize Executive Functioning Skills they succeed.  Check out the new self-paced online course brought to you by OB that shows teachers how to equip their students with executive functioning skills.    Learn more at organizedbinder.com/go   Copyright © 2023 Twelve Practices LLC      

Dr. Etta D. Jackson was born in Kingston, Jamaica and migrated to the USA as a student in 1965. For twenty-five years she worked in education and retired in 1994 to travel. She has authored four books: Understanding Your Choice Unveiling the Secrets of the Feminine Principle The Role of Consciousness in Governance The Idea That Is the United States of America-Its Occult Foundation She founded an international NGO non-profit organization, The Institute for Conscious Global Change (ICGC) in 2007 to assist the United Nations and Member States in eradicating extreme poverty through development. ICGC is in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations. Etta holds a BA in Biology, MS degrees in Guidance and Counseling and in Administrative Leadership and Supervision. Etta holds a Ph.D. in Leadership and Change from Antioch University. She has one daughter and one grandson. Website Mentioned during the interview: Builders of the Adytum Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group Interview recorded July 8, 2023 Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.

    Jason P. Dropik (Babaamii-Bines / Eagle Clan) is the School Administrator for the Indian Community School (ics-edu.org), in Franklin, WI, which serves Native students in the metro Milwaukee area. A member of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (BadRiver-nsn.gov), Jason is committed to supporting students, families, staff, and the community both near and far. Having recently completed a two-year term as President of the National Indian Education Association (NIEA.org), he advocated for and spoke on the importance of tribal sovereignty, policy, appropriations, and student support across the country. As a Board Member of NIEA, Jason continues with that work, championing training and providing information for schools and community organizations, while creating visibility and understanding of Indigenous perspectives. He is involved in many organizations throughout the state, doing his best to ensure that Native voices are present in diverse groups. He has served as a Board Member for the Wisconsin Association of Environmental Education (WAEE.org), an Advisory Council Member for the Midwest Environmental Advocates (MidwestAdvocates.org), and many other community organizations. He is a graduate of the Urban Indian American Indian Teacher Training Program from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2004). He holds a Master's Degree in Administrative Leadership from Concordia University (2017), and recently completed his Superintendent's License from UW-Milwaukee (2023). His greatest passion is creating spaces for Native students to develop their identity, take pride in their language and culture, and to celebrate the rich legacy and the promising future of Indigenous communities. Jason, along with his wife and children, share a home in Franklin, WI.   Show Highlights Retain and attract more leaders of color by understanding the leadership lens they look through. Training and information for schools to create visibility and understanding of indigenous and other marginalized perspectives. Create spaces where people feel valued, loved and appreciated for all that they bring.  Avoid forcing your students or staff to blend in by eliminating the “other” option. Take a seat at the table and avoid “being on the menu” to broaden perspectives. Designate affinity spaces for representation reflective of the communities that you serve.  Eliminate barriers to ensure diverse safe places that navigate challenging situations with balance. Join the BIPOC Mastermind specific for leaders of color to expand the room with a trusted environment to overcome isolation. “​​When you think about that perspective of what Asian Americans are experiencing as well as our African American and Hispanic Latino communities are still under-represented. There's progress made in some areas, in some communities, but overall, as a system, we're failing. We're failing our kids and failing those communities that continue to have strong advocates that are supporting kids, but also don't have the shared experience that some people do that come from marginalized communities.” -Jason Dropik Jason's Resources & Contact Info: https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/bipoc/ Twitter Linkedin Read my latest book! Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development™ work – Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership.   Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today! Apply to the Mastermind The mastermind is changing the landscape of professional development for school leaders.    100% of our members agree that the mastermind is the #1 way they grow their leadership skills.   Apply to the mastermind today!   SHOW SPONSORS: HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Transform how you lead to become a resilient and empowered change agent with Harvard's online Certificate in School Management and Leadership. Grow your professional network with a global cohort of fellow school leaders as you collaborate in case studies bridging the fields of education and business. Apply today at http://hgse.me/leader.   TEACHFX With TeachFX, teachers are creating classrooms that are alive with conversation. Our app gives teachers insights into high-leverage practices like: How much student talk happened? Which questions got students talking? It's eye-opening for teachers, and scales the impact of coaches and principals. Start your free pilot at teachfx.com/blbs.   ORGANIZED BINDER Why do students struggle? I'd argue that they lack access to quality instruction, but think about it. That's totally out of their control. What if there was something we could teach kids there was something within their control that would help them be successful in every class? It's not a magic pill or a figment of your imagination.    When students internalize Executive Functioning Skills they succeed.  Check out the new self-paced online course brought to you by OB that shows teachers how to equip their students with executive functioning skills.    Learn more at organizedbinder.com/go   Copyright © 2023 Twelve Practices LLC          

Episode Description: Her father's legacy of kindness has profoundly impacted the life and work of Pamela Ballard. Pamela is the Chief Executive Officer of the Community Service Council (CSC) in Tulsa, OK. After 80 years, Pamela is the first female to hold the position of CEO with the CSC. The driving motivator of the CSC is “Improving Oklahomans' Lives through Research, Planning, and Action.” Pamela brings 31 years of management experience from the non-profit and banking sectors to her role and the mission of the CSC. The CSC serves the marginalized through numerous programs and resources focusing on particular demographics and the needs within those communities. The CSC offers veterans' services, a fatherhood initiative, services to mothers and children, a childcare resource center, and the 211 non-emergency 24/7 call line for those who need help with rent, utilities, food, diapers, etc.   Arguably, the most important thing that Pamela brings to the CSC is her faith and the spiritual legacy of her father. For Pamela, a life lived in the service of others has been a lifelong journey shaped by the impact of her father who is a minister. He demonstrates what a life devoted to and marked by Christ and his love for us and others ought to look like. Life is simultaneously adventurous and challenging, particularly in the non-profit sector. In the midst of all the needs that the CSC exists to meet, the importance of kindness and the impact that can have cannot be overstated. As Christians, we need to keep in the forefront of our lives and callings the centrality of loving God, loving ourselves, and loving others. As Pamela says, “you can't love from an empty vessel.” When we get these things right, we can leave behind a legacy of kindness to our families, friends, work and faith communities.   In this conversation, you will hear: The impact and importance of a Christ-centered legacy of kindness. Our speech and actions can have either positive or negative effects at home and in the workplace. The importance of developing leaders. Making hard calls to consistently walk in integrity and be in line with our mission. The transformative power of giving as we invest in God's work in the world. How pie-baking contests and other creative events can be the means for raising awareness and fundraising. The greatest opportunity that non-profits, and particularly faith-based entities have is to show love in kindness.   STOP losing your best people today, with this FREE GUIDE (a $250 value)! >>https://values-driven-leadership-llc.ck.page/8cbcb90c87   Find more great tools and resources with the Lead2Grow Academy Subscription. Learn more here ➝ www.lead2growacademy.com     ___________________________________________________________ About the guest: Pam is a Certified Nonprofit Executive, a Certified Nonprofit Consultant, and holds a certification in Human Resource Management. She is a two-time graduate of the University of Oklahoma, with a Bachelor's Degree in Administrative Leadership and a Master's Degree in Human Relations with an emphasis in Community Service and a concentration in Organizational Studies.   She was recently named the Compassionate Tulsan for November, and in 2021, was named one of Tulsa Community College's 50 Notable Alums. She was the Outstanding Senior when she graduated from OU's College of Liberal Studies. Pam serves on the Mayor's Ethics Commission and is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma. Since May of 2021, she has completed two trips to eastern Poland, volunteering with Ukrainian Moms and teaching English to Polish and Ukrainian children.   She most enjoys spending time with her family (two sets of boy-girl twins in the mix!), is a blue-ribbon, award-winning pie-baker, and occasionally skydives for fun!   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored:   Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at valuesdrivenculture.com

Want PD that's like a Master Class for Teachers? Connect with Peer Driven PD at Connect with Peer Driven PD at https://peerdrivenpd.com/ to learn more. Make sure you tell them the Leaning into Leadership podcast sent you and get your FREE trial access!Aaron Keith Hawkins is an author, motivational leadership and success keynote speaker, and personal performance mentor. He's an internationally recognized podcast host, and has been featured as a subject matter expert on dozens of podcasts, radio shows, and other media outlets.Aaron is a retired Police Captain with decades of leadership experience. He's been a teacher, mentor, coach and speaker since the 1990's. Aaron holds a Master's Degree in Administrative Leadership with a focus on Professional Coaching from the University of Oklahoma, he's a certified NLP Practitioner, and is a proud alumnus of the 255th session of the invitation-only FBI National Academy where he engaged in advanced leadership studies alongside his fellow hand-picked delegates from dozens of countries.As is often the case, Aaron's believes his greatest education has come from life itself, including fatherhood, and his journey of marriage to his best friend and wife, Cathy, with whom he's been sharing life since 1996. His book Million Dollar Influence gives actionable and research-backed insights on create life-changing connection, trust, and impact in your business and life. Grab a copy today, read it, then share with a friend. Connect with Aaron at https://aaronkeithhawkins.com/ or email him at aaron@aaronkeithhawkins.comGet your autographed copy of Road to Awesome: The Journey of a Leader hereBook Darrin to speak at your school or conference contact us hereGrab your copy of Darrin's FREE e-book Walk in Your Purpose Check out Darrin's blog for great leadership tips and ideasSign up for the Road to Awesome email list and newsletterHave a book idea you'd like to submit to Road to Awesome? Click here

Being the best version of yourself takes time, which is why potential is going to be the main topic in this episode! Welcome ladies to The Real Estate InvestHER Show takes a deep dive into how to reach one's full potential with our special guest Nada Lena Nasserdeen. Nada is a highly experienced college professor and former education corporation executive. She has a Master's degree in Administrative Leadership and has traveled the world as a singer and motivational speaker, appearing on TEDx Talks, The Female Quotient, and more. Nada has mentored nearly 50,000 individuals on self-empowerment, career strategy, and soft skills through her company, Rise Up For You. She has also worked with Fortune 500 companies and small businesses and has been recognized as a 40 under 40 professional and Women of Influence for Entrepreneurship. Through her five-step process and discussing building a relationship with oneself, Nada explains why potential is often ignored due to our negative thoughts and lack of confidence and the importance of tapping into personal potential and the six pillars of life: self-worth, career, romantic life, health, relationships, and money. Nada shares her story of going through many life challenges, from being a performer to an executive to losing everything after getting married. Ultimately, she learned that it is not the quantity or technical skill of what you do but the depth of experience that matters. This conversation explores the idea that living with the intention of dying empty – having done everything one wanted to do in life – is the most effective way to reach full potential. With advice on how to create more urgency within oneself and focus on personal growth rather than trying to please others, this episode encourages listeners to take time for self-reflection and identify people who will help them reach their goals by committing to themselves. Join us for this inspiring conversation about finding self-love and faith even in difficult moments so you can build a life you are proud of! Quotes · "The lack of confidence is holding [women] back to get started, to take it to the next level, to dare to live life on their own terms. So, confidence needs to be used across the board, no matter what”. (03:19 - 03:35)· “You got to believe in yourself. You have to feed yourself positive thoughts. If you fall, it doesn't matter. Keep trying. Keep going.” (19:47 - 19:54)· “You make the career; the career doesn't make you”. (20:32 - 20:35)· “To tap into your potential, write down what you want, why you want it, how you going to get there, who is going to be there with you, and what are your non-negotiables right now. Project the best version of yourself that you want to be” (36:18 – 36:23) · “The more you honor yourself and the more you're in alignment with yourself, the more you love yourself.” (37:52 - 37:59) · "It has really been a game changer in just having an abundance mindset and showing gratitude daily no matter what." (46:17 – 46:24) Explore Nada's company:Website: https://www.riseupforyou.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/riseupforyouInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/riseupforyou/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiseUpForYou/ Connect with Nada:Website: https://www.nadalena.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadalenaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadalena_rise/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nada.nasserdeen/ Resources Mentioned:A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose by Eckhart Tolle· Rise Up For You: Closing the Gap Between You and Your Potential by Nada Lena Nasserdeen How To Join the InvestHER Movement  1) InvestHER CON 2023 HOLIDAY EDITION!*Get a ticket to IC2023 and receive access to the 2022 recordings immediately!· How to spot a good deal from a bad deal? - Kim Kiyosaki + HANDOUT· Why 10x Is Easier Than 2x - Shannon Waller + HANDOUT· And much MORE! Here is what you can expect at InvestHER CON 2023:· Pre-event network· 2 Full days of transformational experiences· Access to over 20 Sessions with Keynotes and Speakers· Recordings from all sessions· Access to investors, mentors, and influencers· Mindful networking· Opportunities to connect with our sponsors + vendors· Coffee and Lunch included· Final Reception: Red Party· Live 30-day Group Accountability Virtual Session with the Founders Liz and Andresa· Exclusive Breakfast for STRIVE members only."InvestHer CON was truly a transformative experience. I have felt so alone for so long and now I feel like a have a community of support. I don't have to be the master of everything and take it all on my shoulders, I just have to do what I am excellent at." Heather Giammichele We reserved the entire resort for us! Join us in Scottsdale, Arizona, May 18-19. Get your ticket today! https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/investhercon *Promotion ends on Dec 31st at midnight EST 2) The Real Estate InvestHER Podcast - The weekly show details the journey of some of the most amazing women real estate investors around the world, who open up their lives and share practical and strategic tools for growing a rental portfolio, flipping houses, and the mindset that allows them to run a successful investing business while taking care of their families and most importantly taking care of themselves. Subscribe via:· Apple Itunes · Spotify· Amazon Music· Android · Stitcher 3) The Real Estate InvestHER Membership STRIVE A membership for highly ambitious and decisive Real Estate investors looking to build generational wealth on their own terms. Are you ready to...· Grow your Real Estate portfolio on your own terms.· Make deeper relationships with successful women playing at the same level· Build a reliable team and leave solopreneurship behind· Implement processes and systems that will allow you to scale your businessSTRIVE is for you! APPLY today at https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/membership*We only open the doors twice yearly (Dec and May). 4) InvestHER Community on Facebook We have thousands of members in our Facebook InvestHER Community (and growing!) This is a safe place for women to ask real estate investing questions and gain the support they need to achieve their goals! 5) InvestHER Meetups Around the Globe We have Investher Meetup members attending in-person meetings across the country and Canada. Meetups are being held monthly by experienced InvestHER Leaders! Learn more about our InvestHER leaders, meetup locations, and how to become an InvestHER Leader HERE! 6)InvestHER™ ORG with eXpYou helped your clients build their real estate portfolio, now it's time to invest in yourself! Join our all-woman investment group for agents and build your personal portfolio while creating generational wealth!Get the benefits of being part of a team without extra fees!Click here and schedule a discovery call with Jonna Weber today! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Being the best version of yourself takes time, which is why potential is going to be the main topic in this episode! Welcome ladies to The Real Estate InvestHER Show takes a deep dive into how to reach one's full potential with our special guest Nada Lena Nasserdeen. Nada is a highly experienced college professor and former education corporation executive. She has a Master's degree in Administrative Leadership and has traveled the world as a singer and motivational speaker, appearing on TEDx Talks, The Female Quotient, and more. Nada has mentored nearly 50,000 individuals on self-empowerment, career strategy, and soft skills through her company, Rise Up For You. She has also worked with Fortune 500 companies and small businesses and has been recognized as a 40 under 40 professional and Women of Influence for Entrepreneurship.   Through her five-step process and discussing building a relationship with oneself, Nada explains why potential is often ignored due to our negative thoughts and lack of confidence and the importance of tapping into personal potential and the six pillars of life: self-worth, career, romantic life, health, relationships, and money. Nada shares her story of going through many life challenges, from being a performer to an executive to losing everything after getting married. Ultimately, she learned that it is not the quantity or technical skill of what you do but the depth of experience that matters.   This conversation explores the idea that living with the intention of dying empty – having done everything one wanted to do in life – is the most effective way to reach full potential. With advice on how to create more urgency within oneself and focus on personal growth rather than trying to please others, this episode encourages listeners to take time for self-reflection and identify people who will help them reach their goals by committing to themselves.   Join us for this inspiring conversation about finding self-love and faith even in difficult moments so you can build a life you are proud of! Quotes   ·        "The lack of confidence is holding [women] back to get started, to take it to the next level, to dare to live life on their own terms. So, confidence needs to be used across the board, no matter what”. (03:19 - 03:35) ·        “You got to believe in yourself. You have to feed yourself positive thoughts. If you fall, it doesn't matter. Keep trying. Keep going.” (19:47 - 19:54) ·        “You make the career; the career doesn't make you”. (20:32 - 20:35) ·        “To tap into your potential, write down what you want, why you want it, how you going to get there, who is going to be there with you, and what are your non-negotiables right now. Project the best version of yourself that you want to be” (36:18 – 36:23) ·        “The more you honor yourself and the more you're in alignment with yourself, the more you love yourself.” (37:52 - 37:59) ·        "It has really been a game changer in just having an abundance mindset and showing gratitude daily no matter what." (46:17 – 46:24)       Explore Nada's company: Website: https://www.riseupforyou.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/riseupforyou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riseupforyou/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiseUpForYou/   Connect with Nada: Website: https://www.nadalena.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadalena Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadalena_rise/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nada.nasserdeen/   Resources Mentioned: A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose by Eckhart Tolle ·        Rise Up For You: Closing the Gap Between You and Your Potential by Nada Lena Nasserdeen How To Join the InvestHER Movement    1) InvestHER CON 2023   HOLIDAY EDITION!* Get a ticket to IC2023 and receive access to the 2022 recordings immediately! ·        How to spot a good deal from a bad deal? - Kim Kiyosaki + HANDOUT ·        Why 10x Is Easier Than 2x - Shannon Waller + HANDOUT ·        And much MORE!    Here is what you can expect at InvestHER CON 2023: ·        Pre-event network ·        2 Full days of transformational experiences ·        Access to over 20 Sessions with Keynotes and Speakers ·        Recordings from all sessions ·        Access to investors, mentors, and influencers ·        Mindful networking ·        Opportunities to connect with our sponsors + vendors ·        Coffee and Lunch included ·        Final Reception: Red Party ·        Live 30-day Group Accountability Virtual Session with the Founders Liz and Andresa ·        Exclusive Breakfast for STRIVE members only. "InvestHer CON was truly a transformative experience. I have felt so alone for so long and now I feel like a have a community of support. I don't have to be the master of everything and take it all on my shoulders, I just have to do what I am excellent at."  Heather Giammichele    We reserved the entire resort for us!    Join us in Scottsdale, Arizona, May 18-19. Get your ticket today!   https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/investhercon   *Promotion ends on Dec 31st at midnight EST   2) The Real Estate InvestHER Podcast - The weekly show details the journey of some of the most amazing women real estate investors around the world, who open up their lives and share practical and strategic tools for growing a rental portfolio, flipping houses, and the mindset that allows them to run a successful investing business while taking care of their families and most importantly taking care of themselves. Subscribe via: ·        Apple Itunes  ·        Spotify ·        Amazon Music ·        Android   ·        Stitcher    3) The Real Estate InvestHER Membership  STRIVE A membership for highly ambitious and decisive Real Estate investors looking to build generational wealth on their own terms.      Are you ready to... ·        Grow your Real Estate portfolio on your own terms. ·        Make deeper relationships with successful women playing at the same level ·        Build a reliable team and leave solopreneurship behind ·        Implement processes and systems that will allow you to scale your business STRIVE is for you!   APPLY today at https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/membership *We only open the doors twice yearly (Dec and May).   4) InvestHER Community on Facebook  We have thousands of members in our Facebook InvestHER Community (and growing!) This is a safe place for women to ask real estate investing questions and gain the support they need to achieve their goals!    5) InvestHER Meetups Around the Globe  We have Investher Meetup members attending in-person meetings across the country and Canada. Meetups are being held monthly by experienced InvestHER Leaders! Learn more about our InvestHER leaders, meetup locations, and how to become an InvestHER Leader HERE!     6)InvestHER™ ORG with eXp You helped your clients build their real estate portfolio, now it's time to invest in yourself! Join our all-woman investment group for agents and build your personal portfolio while creating generational wealth! Get the benefits of being part of a team without extra fees! Click here and schedule a discovery call with Jonna Weber today!         Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The COVID-19 pandemic exponentially increased the number of students taking online courses. However, many traditional teaching tactics don't transfer well to an online environment. If you're looking for techniques to create an engaging online class, our CERTIFIED Ambassador and veteran educator, Brandy Sevin has some ideas for you.  Ms. Brandy B. Sevin is from Raceland, LA, and has been an educator for 24 years. She is currently an Office Systems Instructor and Program Coordinator for Office Systems and Medical Coding for Fletcher Technical Community College in Schriever, LA, and a Professional Virtual Instructor of English and Business for Imagine Learning Edgenuity. She has Master's Degrees in Educational Technology and Administrative Leadership and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Education (grades 6-12) with minors in English (grades 6-12) and Library Science (K-12) for Louisiana. While working for Imagine Learning, she has become certified to teach grades 6-12 in the states of Georgia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. During her years in education, she has incorporated Certiport certifications, from becoming IC3 certified the year it was released to becoming a Microsoft Office Specialist and Microsoft Certified Educator in the past year. In this episode, Brandy talks through the challenges and benefits of online teaching. She also gives her full list of resources she uses to help engage her students online. If you're hitting a wall and looking for new ideas, Brandy is here to help!  Here are all the resources Brandy uses with her students:  Google Slides www.Google.com  Canva for Education www.Canva.com Jamboard www.jamboard.com Wix www.Wix.com Prezi www.Prezi.com  Easelly https://www.easel.ly Tik Tok www.TikTok.com Flip www.flip.com Canvas https://learn.canvas.net/login/canvas Northstar Digital Literacy https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org GCF Global https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/ Connect with Brandy on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandysevin/.

Meet Dr. Don Hooper Dr. Hooper is the Executive Director at School Research Nexus and President and Founder of the Center for Quality Leadership, a business consulting firm that provides leadership management training. He has a Ph.D. in Administrative Leadership and was a School Superintendent for over 25 years. Over the past three decades, Dr. Hooper has helped transform the lives of thousands of leaders by showing them how to turn their creative thoughts into organizational excellence and become strong, effective thought leaders in their chosen professions. He is also the author of the Amazon #1 Best seller Power Thinking: Discovering the Unknown by Unlocking Your Brain What I love about Don is that he has made it his life's work to not only understand the power of our thinking but to share the tools needed to create a mindset that unlocks an unlimited creative potential in each one of us. His pragmatic approach will immediately have you wanting to experiment with his tools and see for yourself just what you are truly capable of. Just a few moments in his presence and you will know beyond a shadow of a doubt that how you think really is everything! Connect with Dr. Hooper: thinker-cise.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-hooper https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Don-Hooper/e/B0B48GQRSN/ref=zg_bsnr_2675_bl_19/000-0000000-0000000?pd_rd_i=B0B571P9XL     http://cql.net/   https://www.instagram.com/centerforqualityleadership/  https://www.facebook.com/CQL2013  ... Try Kachava: https://www.kachava.com/injoy If you're interested in learning more about challenges and how you can use them to maximize your reach, increase your impact and grow your coaching business just click here: http://mychallengecreator.com/

Being in administration doesn't automatically make you a leader. Being a leader doesn't always mean you're in administration. An administrative position doesn't necessarily mean a position of leadership and this can be key in how you communicate with your team and those who report to you. Being able to remain humble and continue to focus on your team and developing their human capital will be a game changer in how you interact with staff and the people you serve. We discuss some of the ideas around how you refer to yourself and your interaction with your team. Check it out. LINK: https://youtu.be/3JCrRC4jbJQ www.clinicallypressed.com #complicatedsimple #progressive #openminded #PBE #EBP #noagenda #performance #training #nutrition #health #wellness #athlete #athletictraining #science #chiropractic #rehab #prevention #clinicallypressed #phd --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

In this episode of Raising The Bar Podcast, Allison talks with Adrienne B Mendoza.Adrienne Blevins Mendoza became Senior Vice President with BioBridge Global and Chief Operating Officer (COO) for South Texas Blood & Tissue in January 2022. Prior to that, she served as Vice President of Blood Operations after transitioning in December 2020 from her role as Vice President of Global Quality for BioBridge Global.She has more than 20 years of experience in quality systems and regulatory affairs, Lean 6 Sigma and strategic planning, and she has expertise in blood and blood components, cell based therapies and human tissue products. Adrienne completed undergraduate studies in Business Administration at California Coast University and Biology at California State University, San Marcos. She pursued graduate studies in Administrative Leadership at University of Oklahoma and later completed executive leadership programs in Business Culture at Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. She holds a certificate in Healthcare Executive Leadership from the College of Human Ecology at Cornell University and has been nominated to the 2022 Harvard Business School's Young American Leaders Program. She enjoys team building, art, and music and loves spending time outdoors, camping and riding horses.Are you ready to Raise the Bar?Make sure to take away the notes!Conversation Highlights:[00:29] Who is Adrienne B Mendoza? [02:48]● Why is it important to donate blood?[02:49] What is the Military's ‘Brother-in-Arms' program? [09:20]● Why is the ‘Brother in Arms' program so successful?[09:20] How have the donors changed in the last couple of years? [12:11]● Covid was a massive challenge!● South Texas Blood & Tissue Center helped patients by collecting plasma for treatment.● They ended up with 30,000 units of blood plasma.[12:24] How are the regular donors changing every day? [14:56]● Aging is a huge factor!● High school students are learning the importance of blood donation.[15:00] Adrienne's strategy to make blood donation more convenient with increasing population… [16:58]● Adrienne's new Blood Donation Centre is opening in Burney![18:24] How has the latest technology affected Blood Donation? [21:04]● What is an ALYX machine?● What are the benefits of using ALYX?[21:33] What do they charge Patients for Blood that you give for free? [23:24][23:26] How has hiring changed for Adrienne over the last couple of years? [26:10]● What are the challenges that Adrienne faces in the recruitment process?[27:16] How does weather affect the blood? [30:06]Memorable Quotes:“There is no substitute for blood."“If one donates blood three times a year, there will be no blood shortage in the country.”Special Reminder:Thanks for checking out the show. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review.If you have an idea or topic for the show, or maybe you want to be on the show, visit us at https://raisingthebar.live.Reach out to Adrienne B Mendoza:● LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mendozaab/● Website: https://southtexasblood.org/● Email: adrienne.mendoza@biobridgeglobal.orgVideo of Helicopter blood pickup for Uvalde incident: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tNhRADVea4vFOTkHWspkzLRB5609dEkr/view?usp=sharingSchedule a donation: https://biobridgeglobal.org/donors/blood-donation-centers/Connect with Allison:YouTube: AltiqeLinkedIn: Allison De PaoliWebsite: https://altiqe.comPlease Email her at clientcare@altiqe.comAvailable on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, and other major podcasting platforms.

In this episode of Raising The Bar Podcast, Allison talks with Adrienne B Mendoza. Adrienne Blevins Mendoza became Senior Vice President with BioBridge Global and Chief Operating Officer (COO) for South Texas Blood & Tissue in January 2022. Prior to that, she served as Vice President of Blood Operations after transitioning in December 2020 from her role as Vice President of Global Quality for BioBridge Global. She has more than 20 years of experience in quality systems and regulatory affairs, Lean 6 Sigma and strategic planning, and she has expertise in blood and blood components, cell based therapies and human tissue products. Adrienne completed undergraduate studies in Business Administration at California Coast University and Biology at California State University, San Marcos. She pursued graduate studies in Administrative Leadership at University of Oklahoma and later completed executive leadership programs in Business Culture at Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. She holds a certificate in Healthcare Executive Leadership from the College of Human Ecology at Cornell University and has been nominated to the 2022 Harvard Business School's Young American Leaders Program. She enjoys team building, art, and music and loves spending time outdoors, camping and riding horses. Are you ready to Raise the Bar? Make sure to take away the notes! Conversation Highlights: [00:29] Who is Adrienne B Mendoza? [02:48] ●    Why is it important to donate blood? [02:49] What is the Military's ‘Brother-in-Arms' program? [09:20] ●    Why is the ‘Brother in Arms' program so successful? [09:20] How have the donors changed in the last couple of years? [12:11] ●    Covid was a massive challenge! ●    South Texas Blood & Tissue Center helped patients by collecting plasma for treatment. ●    They ended up with 30,000 units of blood plasma. [12:24] How are the regular donors changing every day? [14:56] ●    Aging is a huge factor! ●    High school students are learning the importance of blood donation. [15:00] Adrienne's strategy to make blood donation more convenient with increasing population… [16:58] ●    Adrienne's new Blood Donation Centre is opening in Burney! [18:24] How has the latest technology affected Blood Donation? [21:04] ●    What is an ALYX machine? ●    What are the benefits of using ALYX? [21:33] What do they charge Patients for Blood that you give for free? [23:24] [23:26] How has hiring changed for Adrienne over the last couple of years? [26:10] ●    What are the challenges that Adrienne faces in the recruitment process? [27:16] How does weather affect the blood? [30:06] Memorable Quotes: “There is no substitute for blood." “If one donates blood three times a year, there will be no blood shortage in the country.” Special Reminder: Thanks for checking out the show. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you have an idea or topic for the show, or maybe you want to be on the show, visit us at https://raisingthebar.live/ (https://raisingthebar.live). Reach out to Adrienne B Mendoza: ●    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mendozaab/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mendozaab/) ●    Website: https://southtexasblood.org/ (https://southtexasblood.org/) ●    Email: adrienne.mendoza@biobridgeglobal.org Video of Helicopter blood pickup for Uvalde incident: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tNhRADVea4vFOTkHWspkzLRB5609dEkr/view?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tNhRADVea4vFOTkHWspkzLRB5609dEkr/view?usp=sharing) Schedule a donation: https://biobridgeglobal.org/donors/blood-donation-centers/ (https://biobridgeglobal.org/donors/blood-donation-centers/) Connect with Allison: YouTube:...

Highlights:  [5:40] 2 weeks to real success [22:35] Creating the mindset of "enough" [33:37] Your personal board of directors   Meet Nada Lena: Nada Lena is the founder and CEO of Rise Up For You,  she's Leadership and Career Confidence Coach, an author and many time TEDx Motivational Speaker . With over 10 years of experience as a college professor and former top executive for an education corporation, Nada understands the importance of fusing education, empowerment, and leadership together as she works with her clients and speaks to audiences worldwide. She has toured the world as a singer, has a Master's degree in Administrative Leadership, and has coached and mentored close to 50,000 individuals around the world on self-empowerment, career strategy, and soft skills.  Nada has been featured on hundreds of podcasts and radio shows and has also been a motivational and educational speaker on platforms such as TEDx Talks, The Female Quotient, The California Human Resources Conference, Wonder Women Tech, The Human Gathering and many more.  Neda believes that the world NEEDS us all at our best. To her, the greatest tragedy facing the world today is wasted human potential. What I love about Nada is that she is on a mission to make sure no one goes to their grave with their music still in them. She has dedicated her life to making sure we all have access to the information, tools and inspiration to unlock the greatness within. Spend even a little bit of time in her presence and you will not only feel how much more is possible in your own life, but you will know at a cellular level that you can indeed create the life you have always dreamed of.  Connect with Nada:  https://www.facebook.com/nada.nasserdeen https://www.instagram.com/nadalena_rise/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadalena/ https://www.nadalena.com/ ... If you're interested in learning more about challenges and how you can use them to maximize your reach, increase your impact and grow your coaching business just click here: http://mychallengecreator.com/

We are in for a treat this Saturday, December 18, on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour at 9:05am on KZLS The Eagle

Jen gets her mug before Kim, and Kim's not taking it well. They discuss the efficacy of the Zen Den and teachers napping under a weighted blanket during the school day. It's holiday theme time, and it's never ok to encourage children to wear bells to school, under any circumstances. Jen tells us the disturbing history behind a famous nursery rhyme, and Kim tells the very twisted story of The Flea-the Italians do it again!We will be introducing our very first partner very soon! There will be an amazing giveaway and discount codes for a popular subscription box!!!TWISTED TEACHER T-SHIRTS 20% off with CODE COUNTDOWNTOWINTERBREAK20https://linktr.ee/twistedteacherNeed new Teacher CLothes?  The owner is a former teacher and has a variety of great outfits and accessories. Go to Chalk Dust BoutiqueThank you  Delgah Grier for supporting teachers and allowing us to play one of your awesome songs, Stay Close Now. You can hear him on Spotify: Deligah Grier on SpotifyPlease tune into his podcast-DahgrilderPodcastDligah Grier, the artist and controlling entity of music by Deligah Grier, grants usage of the song titled “Stay CLose Now” to Twisted Teachers Podcast show for promotional use in future episodes and previews of said podcast show. Please listen to our podcast friends: Money2ByrneAll Things Unexplained PodcastSipping With Snapped PodcastNight Classy PodcastPodcast SourcesHolidays you didn't know existedMulberry Bush OriginAdministrative StylesThe FleaZen DenNeed new Teacher CLothes?  The owner is a former teacher and has a variety of great outfits and accessories. Go to Chalk Dust BoutiqueIUaq9E3gRZl9Uz3Ah6LF

Did you know that there are social work lobbyists in state legislatures across the country? The second episode of SPEAK's podcast, Social Work Amplified, features Alison Mohr Boleware, LMSW, who is the Government Relations Director at the National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter.Alison Mohr Boleware, LMSW, joins us to discuss her position as the Government Relations Director at National Association of Social Workers -Texas Chapter. She most recently worked as a Health Policy Analyst in the Governmental Affairs Department of the Texas Medical Association.  Previously Alison served as a Policy Fellow for the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, participating in the Hogg Mental Health Policy Academy.  During the 84th legislative session Alison served as a Legislative Aide to former State Representative Elliott Naishtat, also a social worker. She staffed the House Human Services committee, working primarily on policy issues related to child welfare, mental health, disability services, and Medicaid.  Alison received her Master of Science in Social Work from the Steve Hicks School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin with a Community and Administrative Leadership focus.Join us for episode 2 of the Social Work Amplified podcast with Alison as she discusses what led her to macro social work practice and reviews her current work as a lobbyist in social work practice. Listen now to find out how a trip to China pushed Alison toward macro social work!

In today's episode, our guest is Nada Lena, founder and CEO of Rise Up For You, Leadership and Career Confidence Coach, #1 Best Selling Author, and a 2x TEDx Motivational Speaker. With over 10 years of experience as a college professor and former top executive for an education corporation, Nada understands the importance of fusing education, empowerment, and leadership as she works with her clients and speaks to audiences worldwide. She has toured the world as a singer, has a Master's degree in Administrative Leadership, and has coached and mentored close to 50,000 individuals around the world on self-empowerment, career strategy, and soft skills. And today, she is going to share with us how she rises after a dilemma and helped other people to be successful. [4:58] Why should we listen to you? I have a great balance of experience, hard work when it comes to schooling education. I think life experience and what we call street smarts are really important. I also think that showing discipline around a certain topic, and competency is important. And there's a combination of both. [06:09] When was the time you're stumbling? I used to be a performer. I used to tour around the world as a singer. I did that for about eight years. And when I got doing that got done doing that, I came back to California. I became an executive. And then I resigned and I let go of all that stuff because I got married, and I moved out of the country. And within two weeks of being married, my husband said he wanted a divorce. All I have is $100. And I just it was embarrassing and shameful. [08:07] The second thing is leadership. I was a performer and an executive, with no idea about entrepreneurship, nothing about building a business. And with $100 I came back, and I just started building because I understood that I could figure out anything. So I might have lost everything externally. But I still had my health, I still had my mom, and my two brothers, and I still had my mind, and you can do a hell of a lot with all of that. [10:50] Where do you think that strength came from? The number one thing is confidence. Confidence is important. Our company is constantly researching this 82% of professionals today struggle from confidence. They say it's their number one challenge on 82% of the workforce. They're saying that their number one challenge is confidence or confidence related.  The second thing is gratitude and having a belief in something beyond yourself. When you have that you're able to recognize when things are out of your control. There are some things in life that you just can't control. You need to be able to bounce back and bounce forward. [12:42] What do you think that you learn those moments? The biggest thing I've learned, and I wrote my whole book about it is “what is success?” It's not just about making money and buying your dream home. All the things that bring positivity within yourself to are also important. The big moment for me while I was doing this was recognizing that success is not what society paints it to be sometimes, and you have to dig deep to figure out what it means for you. [14:49] How did you stay that path? It comes down to confidence. You have to value your voice more than other people's voices. It does come back to that tenacity.  [16:40] Why it was important for you to have a clear mind? I believe that we're all put on this planet to elevate the human condition to elevate humanity. But we cannot do that unless we start within first. And that's why I wrote the book rise it for you. I think it's important that we all can provide value to other people. But the most common mistake that we make is that we try to do that without doing it for ourselves first. And then we end up pouring from an empty bucket. [18:31] What do you see becomes like the biggest initial hurdle for people? There are two things: The first one is accurate self-assessment. If you can't see it within yourself, then it's hard for you to make that shift. And sometimes people don't understand that you can't see their verbiage or their thoughts. [19:36] The second challenge is taking the action, experience, and then education. Those things can be unstoppable when you take action. The second biggest challenge is making the shift and changing the behavior so that you can create the transformation within yourself and other people. [20:38] Who is your typical client base? We have two divisions in our company. We have a corporate division, we work with small, medium, and large businesses that are struggling with company culture, and really need to help with their teams and their leaders and just enhancing culture on a people development level. Another half of our clients are working professionals that are leaders or business owners that are trying to move that needle and they don't know-how [21:41 ]Where have you found a mistake where you need to rise? It's empathy. I have to recognize that everybody has their journey. You have to be careful to understand that not everyone's motivated the same. Empathy has always been something for me that I have to work on. It doesn't come naturally for me. [23:45] How do you address struggle in real-time? I have an amazing tribe around me. And I have them assess me. I give them what I call a 24 point assessment, we use it on our clients. So the things that we give our clients. I'm constantly being assessed and getting feedback from other people. And I let them keep it anonymous if they want. [25:45] What promise did God make to the world when He created you? You really can reach your full potential. And it starts with you. And it starts with confidence. And I think that's what my gift is when I came to this planet. Key Quotes [14:18-14:24] “Success is not what society paints it to be sometimes, and you have to dig deep to figure out what it means for you.” Learn more about Nada Lena on: Website: https://www.nadalena.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadalena_rise/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/riseupforyou

About Today's GuestStephanie is a Population Health Strategy Lead for Humana's Veteran Bold Goal, a population health strategy focused on both community and business integration to improve the clinical and social health outcomes of veterans and their families. Her career developed out of her passion to serve and invest in the military communities she has lived in for 20+ years as a military spouse. She navigated career progression while balancing the demands of wartime military life - including 11 moves and her husband's eight deployments (three to Iraq, one to Afghanistan, and four to the Pacific). Joining Humana in 2017, she was a Market Development Manager for their National Guard and Reserve Program and an Operations Manager for Humana Military's Office of Population Health, addressing the social determinants of health impacting TRICARE beneficiaries.Prior to Humana, career highlights include the launch and sustainment of the Marine Corps' first professionalized Family Readiness Program, facilitating the Readiness and Deployment Support program for Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, and serving as the Hawaii State Consultant for the Department of Defense funded program, Military OneSource, where she developed and implemented a state plan to address the gaps in services and needs of local military populations. In 2016, she received recognition as the Military Spouse of the Year for Marine Corps Base Hawaii for her body of work supporting service members and families throughout her professional career combined with her dedicated volunteer efforts with numerous Military and Veteran Support Organizations. Stephanie earned her bachelor's degree in Communications, with an emphasis in Public Relations, and a master's degree in Administrative Leadership. Following her husband's retirement from the Marine Corps, the family relocated to Redlands, CA where she enjoys all things outdoors - especially hiking, traveling the world with her husband (USMC Retired) and their two daughters, home improvement projects, and supporting the needs of veterans and their families.Links Mentioned In This EpisodeVeterans and HumanaFar From Alone Web siteHumana and Population Health PsychArmor Resource of the WeekThe PsychArmor resource for this week is the PsychArmor Course, Accessing Health Care. Transitioning from military service to the civilian sector affects the type of health care that is available to service members and their families. This course offers service members, Veterans, and their families an overview of the types of healthcare available as part of their Veteran status. Narrated by Congressman Patrick Kennedy, founder of the Kennedy Forum and mental health advocate, this course identifies the types of coverage available through TriCare or by choosing your own private insurance. This course also discusses the Executive Order signed by President Trump in January 2018 that supports Veterans with mental health and suicide prevention resources and aims to provide seamless access to these services for Veterans in their first year after separation from military service. You can access this course by going to the link in the show notes. https://psycharmor.org/courses/accessing-health-care/This Episode Sponsored By:This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations. Join Us on Social Media PsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

In today's episode, Breeanne Carter talks with Dr. Jeremy Owoh, Superintendent of Schools for Jacksonville North Pulaski School District and former Deputy Superintendent of Little Rock School District. Dr. Jeremy Owoh shares about his role in education and how educators are leading and shaping the students around them everyday. Listen to learn about what effective leadership should look like, the need for good educators and leaders, growing within education, and more! Dr. Jeremy Owoh is an alumnus from the University of Central Arkansas class of 2003, having received his Bachelors of Science degree in Education, and then went on to earn a Masters of Science in Education from UALR in 2005, an Eds in Educational Administration from UALR in 2008, an EdD in Administrative Leadership from Walden University in 2011, and a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration, among several other certifications. Email: jeremy.owoh@lrsd.org Twitter: @DrJay_06 Instagram: @DrJay_06 LinkedIn: Dr. Jeremy Strickland Owoh

This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM. Who we have in our OSJ Radio “Zoom” Studio is Angie Doss – Chief External Relations Officer and Talena Ford – Senior Engagement Program Manager. Sunbeam Family Services is 107 Years of Resources for Children to Seniors! Angie Doss is the Chief External Relations Officer at Sunbeam Family Services. She has been with the organization for two years and is passionate about helping children, seniors and families thrive in our community. Angie is a graduate of LOYAL Class 8, and is also a Big Sister with Big Brothers Big Sisters. Talena Ford is the Senior Engagement Program Manager with Sunbeam Family Services. Senior Volunteer Engagement and Caregiver Engagement are the programs she manages, including Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Respite Care, and the Care Trak Program. Ms. Ford has more than 19 years of experience working with self-sufficiency programs. She received her Master's degree in Administrative Leadership from the University of Oklahoma. EARLY CHILDHOOD • FOSTER CARE • COUNSELING • SENIOR SERVICES sunbeamfamilyservices.org Ph: 405.528.7721 1100 NW 14th St | Oklahoma City, OK 73106

This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM. Sunbeam Family Services was “Zoomed” into The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour to Air Saturday May 1st and have been helping Seniors and families for over 100 Years in Oklahoma! They have a Matching Fund grant from Anderson Charitable Foundation of $20,000 for every Raised by Individuals and Businesses till May 15th, 2021! Let Help the Sunbeam met this Goal that Help our community in was no other Nonprofit dose in OKC! Top left is; Jeremy Coleman is the Marketing and Communications Manager at Sunbeam Family Services and Bottom is; Talena Ford is the Senior Engagement Program Manager with Sunbeam Family Services. Talena Ford is the Senior Engagement Program Manager with Sunbeam Family Services. Senior Engagement Volunteer and Caregiver Engagement are the programs she manages, including Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Respite Care, and the Care Trak Program. Ms. Ford has more than 20 years of experience working with self-sufficiency programs. She received her Master's degree in Administrative Leadership from the University of Oklahoma. Jeremy Coleman is the Marketing and Communications Manager at Sunbeam Family Services where he has been proud to serve since July of 2020. Jeremy's favorite part of working for Sunbeam is the opportunity to work for an organization that is building stronger families and communities in central Oklahoma. Outside of work Jeremy enjoys spending time with his amazing wife and 4 children. Jeremy Coleman Marketing and Communications Manager (405) 609-1947 jcoleman@sunbeamfamilyservices.org 1100 NW 14th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73106 sunbeamfamilyservices.org

Episode 53: How to Unlock Your FULL Potential (and Confidence) with Nada Lena “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson Our guest today is Nada Lena, who is the founder / CEO of Rise Up For You, a two-time TED speaker, a #1 bestselling author, and a leadership and career confidence coach. Nada's time as both a college professor and a former top executive for an education corporation gave her an intimate understanding of how education, empowerment, and leadership fuse together for massive transformation. She has toured the world as a singer, has a Master's degree in Administrative Leadership, and has coached and mentored 50,000+ individuals around the world on self-empowerment, career strategy, and soft skills. Nada has been featured in media all over the world, has spoken on some of the most renowned stages, and her company, Rise Up For You, has been featured in and worked with brands such as CBS, LA Fitness, and Google. Nada believes that in order to create change within our communities, companies, and households, we must first create change within ourselves because the world needs all of us at our best. In this interview, we're going to talk about: How to create bulletproof confidence; The #1 skill needed to succeed in an increasingly digital world; What organizations can do to create a positive culture (that benefits both people and profits); The steps Nada took to rebuild her life after divorce — with only $100 to her name; and How to unlock your FULL potential. Let's WIN THE DAY with Nada Lena! _

In Part III of this series, we hear from Learn Fresh Fellow Dr. Francene Garrett. Francene holds a Bachelors of Arts degree with a specialization in Vocal Performance, a Masters of Science degree in Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology, and an Educational Doctoral degree in Administrative Leadership for Teaching and Learning. Currently, Francene serves as an Instruction and Personalized Learning Lead in the metropolitan area of Atlanta. She is a mother of one, an avid reader, and enjoys traveling and listening to music. Francene prides herself on being a change agent in the field of education through the use of practical, relevant, and engaging professional development, consulting, and coaching. In this episode, Francene shares her journey as an educator and the impact her own teachers had on her life. To learn more about Learn Fresh, visit learnfresh.org, or email us at podcast@learnfresh.org. Follow along on Twitter and Instagram @Learn_Fresh.

Jessica Giuliano started her career in education as a paraprofessional for an at risk student.  She received my teaching certification from the University of Saint Joseph's and a Masters in Education at the University of New Haven.  She also received her 6th year Administrative Certification (092) in Administrative Leadership at UCONN.  Jessica taught 5th grade for one year in Cromwell, CT before making the move to CREC where she is a Grade 6 English Language Arts teacher at the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Middle Magnet School, as well as the Grade 6 Team Leader.  During my time at CREC Jessica has run the Summer Academy and Saturday Academy programs, planned and presented district and building based professional development, is a member of her school's leadership team, and a member of the district wide Professional Development and Teacher Evaluation Committee. Main Takeaways: Focus on why students are acting the way they are The importance of a staff equity team Kids get excited about the teacher not the content Staff book studies are very important. Listening to teachers authentically is key Celebrate the differences in teachers Build staff equity teams Follow the golden rule Everybody is a human being Connect: Twitter: @GiulianoELA6 (professional twitter account); @Arts6S (Team twitter account) Instagram: @arts6squad (team instagram account) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ben joined NHPCO in October 2020, bringing 30 years of leadership experience in educational, healthcare, and social service settings. Prior to joining the NHPCO senior leadership team, Ben was with Hospice of the Chesapeake where he served as President and Chief Executive Officer (2015-2020) and Chief Operating Officer (2013-2015). Prior to relocating to Maryland in 2013, he served as Chief Administrative Officer at San Diego Hospice and The Institute for Palliative Medicine. Ben has an extensive background in working with multidisciplinary clinical and management teams in a variety of educational and clinical settings. He holds a Master’s of Science in Counseling from San Diego State University, a Master’s of Education in Administrative Leadership from the University of San Diego, and a Bachelor of Sacred Theology and Philosophy from the Gregorian University in Rome, Italy. For more information about advance care planning, and to find the needed forms, please visit the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.

When the COVID-19 pandemic began and schools around the world started moving classes online, it was an incredibly disruptive experience for many. Students at every age level found themselves having to adapt to a new way of learning, and the same was true for teachers, some of whom had never taught online before. Now, nearly a year later, online instruction remains the norm for many. So how are we doing? Are students succeeding in the new learning environment? Will online classes be as taught as frequently when the pandemic ends? On this edition of UWM Today we are going to try to answer those questions as we talk to one of the national leaders in online education — Simone Conceição. Conceição is professor and chair of UWM’s School of Education’s Department of Administrative Leadership. She has spent the past three decades researching how technology can transform the classroom experience.

Superb technical skills, alone, are inadequate to face challenges in the workplace. Soft skills are what drives organizational growth.   Soft skills are the emotional and social intelligence skills. These are the skills that enable leaders to show up as their best selves, and enable others to rise to their best selves.   Nada Nasserdeen is the founder and CEO of Rise Up For You. She is a Leadership and Career Confidence Coach, No.1 Bestselling Author, and TEDx Motivational Speaker.   With over 10 years of experience as a college professor and former top executive for an education corporation, Nada understands the importance of using education, empowerment, and leadership together as she works with her clients and speaks to audiences worldwide. She has toured the world as a singer, has a Master's degree in Administrative Leadership, and has coached and mentored close to 50,000 individuals around the world on self-empowerment, career strategy, and soft skills.  In this episode, Nada doubles down on the power of servant leadership, leadership that sets aside ego, one that allows looking at the whole picture of the company.  What you will learn from this episode:  Learn how to foster a mind that identifies the specific challenge then finds solutions  The top two strategies to uncover a leader's blind spot  How to see the big picture for your team and the organization's growth   “If you're allowing your insecurities to prevent you from now having that big picture, then we're in trouble. We're not practicing leadership, right? What we're practicing is the opposite of that. It's service for ourselves, right? It's selfish leadership. And that's not what we want.”   - Nada Nasserdeen  Topics Covered: 01:55 - What leader's challenge does she focus on specializing and dealing with?  02:45 - The whole gamut of soft skills and people challenges she helps with   04:23 - What does it look like when leaders find for answers outside of themselves?  05:35 - How to help leaders realize that which they are not aware of and no knowledge about in terms of their own shortcomings?  07:28 - How to find a leader's Personal Board of Directors and the important roles they play  10:18 - Recalling the time she uses the same strategy, surveying herself and how she found out her blind spots  11:38 - The words they used to describe her in the survey  12:47 - The challenges and benefits of service leadership  13:56 - The positive outcome of those anonymous surveys she did on herself   15:26 - The challenge that we see today in the soft skills of our leaders  16:16 - How to exercise the soft skill muscle when you hear negative feedback  19:21 - The emotional intelligence kit - 18 competencies under it  20:42 - Why do soft skills matter?  24:17 - An inspiring thought from Nada  Key Takeaways: “The top challenge that I deal with leaders is people problems, people challenges, challenges that are happening in the workspace which all comes down to human behaviors. So how we communicate with one another, how we show up, how we respond to one another, and inversely, how it affects our work in the workspace.”   Resources: Download your FREE Emotional Intelligence Toolkit and Mini-Course now. Click here: https://mailchi.mp/riseupforyou/eitoolkit  Connect with Nada Nasserdeen: Website: https://www.nadalena.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadalena/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/nada.nasserdeen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadalena_rise/ 

Join me with my guest Nada Lena, founder and CEO of Rise Up For You, a TEDx Speaker, and #1 best selling author. With over 10 years of experience as a college professor and a top executive for an education corporation. Nada understands the importance of fusing education, empowerment, and leadership. She has toured the world as a singer, has a Master's degree in Administrative Leadership and has coached and mentored close to 50,000 individuals around the world on self-empowerment, career strategy, and soft skills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode I speak with Nada Lena about the importance of defining company culture and what it means to effectively engage the workforce. Nada is the founder and CEO of Rise Up For You, Leadership and Career Confidence Coach, and TEDx Motivational Speaker. With over 10 years of experience as a college professor and former top executive for an education corporation, Nada understands the importance of fusing education, empowerment, and leadership together as she works with her clients and speaks to audiences worldwide. She has toured the world as a singer, has a Master’s degree in Administrative Leadership, and has coached and mentored close to 50,000 individuals around the world on self-empowerment, career strategy, and soft skills. Nada has been featured on hundreds of podcasts and radio shows and has also been a motivational and educational speaker on platforms such as TEDx Talks, The Female Quotient, The California Human Resources Conference, Wonder Women Tech, The Human Gathering and more. Her company, Rise Up For You has been featured and worked with brands such as CBS, LA Fitness, Google Next 19, and more. ​ Nada is a proud TEDx Women speaker, has been awarded the Chief's Award from the Orange County Sheriff's Department for her work in 2018 and is a three-time finalist for The Emerging Woman-Owned Business Award from Connected Women of Influence. ​ Nada believes that in order to create change within our communities, companies, and households, we must first create change within ourselves. It’s a collective effort needed from all parties; no company, adult, or young adult can be left behind. The world needs us at our best! https://www.riseupforyou.com

Hey beautiful! Today's guest is Nada Lena. Nada Lena is the founder and CEO of Rise Up For You, Leadership and Career Confidence Coach, and TEDx Motivational Speaker.​With over 10 years of experience as a college professor and former top executive for an education corporation, Nada understands the importance of fusing education, empowerment, and leadership together as she works with her clients and speaks to audiences worldwide. She has toured the world as a singer, has a Master's degree in Administrative Leadership, and has coached and mentored close to 50,000 individuals around the world on self-empowerment, career strategy, and soft skills. We talk about how she started Rise Up For You, tips for starting a personal development company, and how she differentiates her live events from over events. Her website https://www.nadalena.com/about

Nada is the Founder of Rise Up For You, an organization dedicated to helping organizations enhance company culture. Nada is a TEDx speaker, a certified Confidence Coach, a corporate trainer, former college professor, and has mentored almost 50,000 people in her career. Resources: nadalena.com riseupforyou.com connect with Nada on LinkedIn connect with Nada on Facebook follow Rise Up For You on Instagram order a copy of Rise Up For You (book) In This Episode You Will Learn About: What type of organizations will thrive moving forward EQ: What is it and why it's so important today 3 things every leader needs to connect deeply with employees The 4 Pillars of Emotional Intelligence Guest Bio: Nada Lena is the founder and CEO of Rise Up For You, Leadership and Career Confidence Coach, and TEDx Motivational Speaker. With over 10 years of experience as a college professor and former top executive for an education corporation, Nada understands the importance of fusing education, empowerment, and leadership together as she works with her clients and speaks to audiences worldwide. She has toured the world as a singer, has a Master's degree in Administrative Leadership, and has coached and mentored close to 50,000 individuals around the world on self-empowerment, career strategy, and soft skills. Nada has been featured on hundreds of podcasts and radio shows and has also been a motivational and educational speaker on platforms such as TEDx Talks, The Female Quotient, The California Human Resources Conference, Wonder Women Tech, The Human Gathering and more. Her company, Rise Up For You has been featured and worked with brands such as CBS, LA Fitness, Google Next 19, and more. ​Nada is a proud TEDx Women speaker, has been awarded the Chief's Award from the Orange County Sheriff's Department for her work in 2018 and is a three-time finalist for The Emerging Woman-Owned Business Award from Connected Women of Influence. Nada believes that in order to create change within our communities, companies, and households, we must first create change within ourselves. It's a collective effort needed from all parties; no company, adult, or young adult can be left behind. The world needs us at our best! Follow me on social media: LinkedIn Instagram andyneary.com

That's Riggin' Awesome Episode 018, Jim Schmidt, Helping High School Student Define Their Career PathWatch Vidcast at: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThatsRigginAwesomeJim Schmidt has over 26 years of experience in education being a high school School Counselor, English and Social Science teacher, Activities Director, and for the past 11 years the Chair of a Guidance Department, as well as a high school track & field and cross country coach.  In addition, Jim is also an active School Board member for a K-8 school district, as well as having served on a College admission advisory board for the University of Minnesota and College Board's Guidance Admission Advising Council.As an educator, Jim has tirelessly worked to remove barriers that inhibit students' potential and develop programs and initiatives which open doors to maximize opportunities for students. Jim's knowledge is extensive and experiences vast, from being a first-generation college graduate to currently working in a top-tiered academically, racially, socioeconomically diverse public high school in the south suburbs of Chicago. Jim finds great joy and satisfaction in helping young men and women navigate the developmental years of their lives because he firmly believes that 16+ years of quality education and positive experiences are necessary for a long, productive and satisfying life.Jim holds an MA in School Counseling from Governor's State University, an MA in Administrative Leadership from Olivet Nazarene University, and a BA in History and Secondary Education from Knox College where he also competitively ran cross country at the NCAA Division III level.

A big problem today in schools is how they can be so different in their approach to IEP teams and their approach to inclusion. How are the Administrators, the Principals, and the Directors of Special Education addressing their programs? What are their philosophies on inclusion and special education, and how are they setting the stage for their teachers? How are we going to reform the education system that seems to have so many problems? Amanda and Vickie discuss all these questions and more with today’s guest, Dr. Jackie Wilson, from the Delaware Department of Education. Dr. Wilson discusses her 40-year career in education, her position as the Director of the Delaware Academy for School Leadership, and the Special Education Administrative Leadership (SEAL) Program, an innovative way to train those administrators who are in charge of Special Education programs at the local level. Dr. Wilson was integral to the development of the program and her passion for the children it affects is apparent. She will be invited back at year-end to discuss the results of the program and how neighboring states might benefit from creating and implementing similar training. Show Highlights: Dr. Wilson shares the history and an overview of The Special Education Administrative Leadership (SEAL) Program. In developing SEAL, her department looked for ways to work with current policy to leverage it and to not see policy as a barrier to doing good work. If it was a barrier, then it needed to be changed. There were two strong partners in the development of the SEAL Program:  The Center for Disability Studies, experts in Special Education. The Department of Education, the regulators. This program is accepting applications now to begin classes in the Fall.  The 18-month program will lead to Delaware Certification as a Special Education Director. For this year, there will be no charge. For next year, the charge will be about half of what it would be to go get a Master’s or Doctorate for this program. It’s important to design a set of competencies about what you want people to know and to be able to demonstrate at the end of training. We need to build a group of Directors who understand they must educate their Principals, who are those leading the Special Education support with their teachers. Dr. Wilson addresses the benefits of early intervention. A parent should be an advocate, a collaborator and feel like they’re a part of the IEP team. The “Professional Learning Network” is where 10 school teams in Delaware come together and network, and discuss what works and what doesn’t. The Directors in the SEAL program will be learning the law but they will also be learning instruction and how kids, particularly children with learning disabilities, learn. Dr. Wilson offers suggestions for those who want to model this program in their own state. Links/Resources: Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday. If you enjoyed this episode and believe in our message, then please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Google Play. It helps other listeners find this show. Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns: Facebook Instagram Twitter IEP website This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matters, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs. Facebook Private Group - Inclusive Education Project Podcast Connect with Dr. Wilson! Dr. Wilson’s Email Program Information: Special Education Director Certification Program Delaware Academy for School Leadership Website

Caroline Johnson was born and raised in Colorado Springs, CO, with her older brother, Craig and parents Marty and Nancy. Her childhood was full of skiing, hiking, biking and an array of team sports to burn her relentless energy. In high school she caught the travel bug and studied abroad in Germany, thriving in the foreign culture and absorbing as much of the experience as she could. After graduation, she traded the mountains and her skis, for the bay and a sailboat, as she embarked on the adventure of a lifetime in the Navy. She began her military career at the United States Naval Academy in 2005, bristling against the strict rules and regimented life but loving the challenge and the friends she met along the way. Upon graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Economics in 2009, she joined the elite Naval Aviation community and began flight school in Pensacola, FL. In 2011, she was awarded her wings of gold and designated a Naval Flight Officer, more specifically an F/A-18 Weapons Systems Officer. Finishing at the top of her class she was awarded the Paul F. Lawrence award as the #1 strike fighter graduate and also recognized as the overall Top Graduate. Caroline flew F/A-18 Super Hornets as a member of VFA-213 the World Famous Fighting Blacklions and she embarked on the USS George H.W. Bush, deploying for 9 months in 2014. On her historic deployment, Caroline and the Blacklions flew in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Inherent Resolve seeing action in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. Her squadron employed the first weapons on ISIS in Iraq, conducted the first ever US strikes into Syria, and Caroline was the first woman to neutralize ISIS from an F/A-18. At the Blacklions, Caroline completed her SFWT level II, III, and IV qualifications, she earned her Combat Mission Commander designation, and she also graduated with honors from the University of Oklahoma with a Master of Arts in Administrative Leadership. During her final tour on active duty, Caroline returned to the United States Naval Academy, where she taught leadership and recruited the next generation of aviators as the Aviation Operations Officer. Currently in the Navy Reserves, Caroline continues her service as an advisor and liaison officer.

As a leader, we must become masterful in our relationships.What's the greater priority: Leadership or Relationship? Does it have to be one or the other?If we don't have to choose between the two how can we better bring the two together?Our guest on this episode is Aaron Keith Hawkins is an author, coach and professional speaker on Relationships and Influence. He's an internationally recognized podcast host of Unbreakable Success and has been featured as a subject matter expert on dozens of podcasts, radio shows, and other media outlets. Aaron also has over two decades of leadership experience as a law enforcement executive, and has been teaching, coaching and speaking since the 1990’s. He holds a Master's Degree in Administrative Leadership with a focus on Professional Coaching,His book Million Dollar Influence gives you actionable and research-backed insights to create life-changing connection, trust, and impact in your business and life. On this episode:What is Million Dollar InfluenceWhy effective influence isn’t about more or even better content but about something far more basicThe 3 fastest steps to heal a relationshipThe power of ethical influenceHow you'll know the quality of your leadership when they aren't speaking about your leadershipAfter two decades of leadership, the most effective leadership tool he's seen work every timeAlumnus of the invitation-only FBI National Academy Being part of advanced leadership studies alongside delegates from dozens of countriesWhat are the challenges faced by law enforcement in Pakistan Vs the USAnd so much more...To find out more about Aaron Keith Hawkins: https://aaronkeithhawkins.com/To find out more about hiring Dov Baron as a speaker or strategist for your organization: http://fullmontyleadership.com/consulting or http://fullmontyleadership.com/speaking.Remember you can now also find us on iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you tune into podcasts.And on traditional radio stations across the US every Monday and Thursday on: 99.5 FM & 1520 AM Las Vegas102.1 FM & 1640 AM Lancaster, Philadelphia87.9 FM & 810 AM Macon, Georgia 92.1 FM & 1630 AM Tampa, Florida97.7 The Villages, Florida96.3 FM Boulder, Colorado90.3 FM Milwaukee, Wisconsin 94.7 FM Pittsburg, Philadelphia87.9 FM Colorado Springs, ColoradoAnd NOW LIVE on 96.7FM WASHINGTON, DC and on 96.7FM covering THE WASHINGTON DC & QUANTICO area.Also, look for us on ROKU TV where there are 100K subscribers. If you are a regular listener, then a big thank-you to you for making us the #1 podcast globally for Fortune 500 listeners! And with a potential reach of 2.5 to 3 million listeners for every show, we’re honored and grateful to be cited in INC.com as The #1 Podcast To Make You a Better Leader See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It is a pleasure to welcome Tennille Wilson into a conversation about creativity! Tennille studied Art and Art History at the University of Tulsa and Administrative Leadership at OU Tulsa. She is an Artist in Residence at Hillcrest Hospital, where she facilitates art with burn unit and brain trauma recovery patients, among others, through the Tulsa Arts and Humanities Council's Art of Healing program. She has been teaching, creating curriculum, facilitating art, and training others to work creatively with children in Oklahoma for over 20 years. Her work has been featured in Art Focus Oklahoma and Tulsa People magazine, and her community art is on display at various locations in Tulsa. Fill up your Do You Mind coffee mug and join Stacey Leigh and Tennille Wilson for a conversation about "Creativity." For articles, links to podcasts, merchandise, and more, check out our website at www.DoYouMind.life! Don't miss any of the inspiring DoYouMind.life content! To receive the weekly DoYouMind.life Saturday Summary email, click here. If you’ve enjoyed listening to this podcast, we invite you to subscribe and write a review on Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Better yet, pop over to Patreon to become a financial supporter of the doyoumind.life project. Patrons receive the weekly Saturday Summary, special insider access, and DoYouMind.life swag to connect and inspire them. For about the price of a latte, $5 per month, you can become a patron at the not-a-latte tier. At $15 per month, you can join the Coffee Klatch and receive a DoYouMind coffee mug just like the ones given to our podcast guests, a podcast dedicated to you or a loved one, and other gifts. At $40 per month, you’re Serving from the Saucer, and in addition to these gifts, you get a membership box mailed to your home each month filled with goodies to connect and inspire you, plus a shout-out for your favorite charity on a future podcast episode. Please visit www.patreon.com/doyoumind to learn more.

Dr. Kristine Peal holds the position of supervisor for Career and Technology Education for Frederick County Public Schools. In that role she provides oversite for the 32 Career and Technology Education (CTE) programs at the Career and Technology Center as well as agriculture, business education, computer science, engineering, family and consumer science, technology education  and work based learning at all of the middle and high schools. For the past two years’ she has had also led the Maryland Youth Apprenticeship "Earn and Learn" pilot program for Frederick County Public Schools. Kristine is a graduate of Walkersville High School and Towson State. She holds a Master’s of Business Administration from Frostburg State, a Master’s equivalency in Administrative Leadership from Hood College and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Frostburg State.   This spring Kristine was sworn in as a Governor appointed member of the Governing Board of the Maryland Education Development and Collaborative.  She recently served on the Career and Technology Education Sub-Committee for the Maryland Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education (commonly referred to as the Kirwan Commission). Kristine is a member of the Governor’s Workforce Development Task Force for Advanced Manufacturing and Trades and is past President of the Maryland Career and Technology Administrators. Career & Technology Education (CTE) programs of study are available at all high schools and the Career & Technology Center. They offer students the opportunity to prepare for college and/or career and through academic skill development and practical work experiences. A CTE completer consists of four courses within a specific career pathway. Typically a CTE completer earns industry certifications and/or college credit. Your school counselor can help you to incorporate one of these programs into your high school plans. See the High School Course Guide for a complete listing of offerings.

Asa Leveaux grew up with a burning desire for knowledge. Born and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Asa grew up the oldest of five siblings. His role as eldest sibling catapulted him to leadership roles within his family dynamic making it easy for him to continue to lead throughout his academic career. With multiple degrees that include an AS in Liberal Studies, a BA in Administrative Leadership, and certification in Behavioral Health Rehabilitation, Asa's path was clear. His expertise in business development and optimization was refined through an extensive study of coaching technologies, philosophies, and various provided assessment tools. Asa, known as America's Leading Clarity Coach, has coached and mentored actors, singers, other entertainment business leaders, fitness, health , and wellness professionals, millennial entrepreneurs, business professionals, and more which he has made a positive and measurable impact . He has also been a professional speaker for numerous organizations that reach out to the disenfranchised, including youth and people overcoming obstacles to re-enter the workforce. Asa founded the Genius Academy™ (division of Leveaux Group, Inc™)which promotes personal and business success through the implementation of key strategies that are encouraged through inspiration and tactical execution. Genius Academy™ is a resource and network for individuals which has entrepreneurs' main goal is seeing their ideas from formation to success. Leveaux has written several books on a number of topics including "I Am Man Enough: 365 Affirmations for Men" and "I Am Woman Enough: 365 Affirmations for Women" which encourages with daily notes, quotes and sayings that help them put lives of women and men into perspective. Asa leverages his unparalleled skill set to propel his own success as well as the growth of his colleagues and clients.

Jimmy Casas Twitter is in his 22nd year of administrative leadership.  He received his BA in Spanish and Master’s in Teaching from the University of Iowa and his Master’s in Administrative Leadership from Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee.  Jimmy is currently working on his ED.S and serves as an adjunct professor for Drake University, teaching a graduate course on Educational Leadership.  Jimmy has served as principal at Bettendorf High School in Bettendorf, Iowa for the last 14 years.   Jimmy’s core purpose lies in serving others. He was named the 2012 Iowa Secondary Principal of the Year and was selected as one of three finalists for NASSP 2013 National Secondary Principal of the Year.  In 2014, Jimmy was invited to the White House to speak on the Future Ready Schools pledge.  In 2015, he was named the Bammy National Principal of the Year.  Jimmy is the Co-Founder of EdCampIowa and also the Co-Founder of #IAedchat, a popular online chat that takes place every Sunday evening at 8:00 p.m. CST.  Finally, Jimmy is the co-author of a book with Todd Whitaker and Jeff Zoul entitled, “What Connected Educators Do Differently.” What Great Educators Do Differently conference Leadership is lonely, but doesn’t have to be as lonely. Why it is meaningful to bring experts in to help us learn. How to create a network of excellence. How to create a mindset of excellence. How vulnerability impacts school leaders. People who take their jobs seriously want good things to happen for others. Surround yourself with excellence. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. How pride can be a benefit and a detriment How to define a problem clearly. When you surround yourself with a team, others will be there to protect and support you. Why it is important to make those who lead you look good. People who do good things, good things come back to them. Never blame someone above you for a decision made. Take on the hard issues privately. Your personal excellence starts over today. Your personal excellence starts over today with Jimmy Casas Transformative Principal special How to be a transformative principal? Spend time with kids, relationships matter, know peoples’ story. Take the Fall Listener Survey Loading… Please take a moment to rate this podcast in iTunes or on Stitcher.  Please follow me on Twitter: @jethrojones for the host and @TrnFrmPrincipal for the show. Buy Communication Cards Show notes on TransformativePrincipal.com Download Paperless Principal.   Sponsor: Sanebox Web Site Transformative Principal on Stitcher Refer A Principal Best Tools for Busy Administrators Survey