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Quaranteam - Dave In Dallas: Part 9 A talk with a detective leads to a decision. Based on a post by RonanJWilkerson, in 12 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels. Jan visibly relaxed as she followed Dave out. Olivia was checking in with Shawna and Mel. Dave waited until it looked like Liv had reached a stopping point in her conversation, then signaled for her to come back up. "Dave, how long until the cops get here?" Shawna asked. "Patrol isn't coming. Said since we aren't in immediate danger, they'll focus on 'higher priority calls and get to us when they can'. Which means they aren't coming. A detective will come out to investigate, but that will take time." "How much?" "Dunno. I have a plan though. I'll talk it over with the others and hash out the details. I'll come back out and fill you two in shortly." "Okay." Mel replied. "I'll call Mitchell. See if he can cover for me. He already has morning shift. Between him and April, they can manage for a day." "You sure?" "He's ready to work without a net for one day at least. Probably longer, but I don't want to fry his nerves unnecessarily." "You're a good boss, babe." Dave gave her a quick kiss, then charged back up the stairs to Esme's room where Lupie, Nessa and Olivia waited, with Esme and Roscoe of course. Currently, Esme had her face buried in the big dog's neck, giggling. As Dave took and held each ladies' hand briefly, he heard Jan come in with Becca and Reena in trail. "Okay, here's what we're going to do. We'll take pictures to document the damage and the bodies. Then we'll make repairs. We've got four people with weapons skills. Until the breaches are sealed, at least two of us are armed, on sentry duty downstairs. Once we've got the holes patched, at night at least, we'll go to one person on guard." He paused a minute so everyone could absorb what he'd said. "Does anyone have a good digital camera? We should use something other than cellphones if we can." "Depends on the camera and the user," Mel said. "Unless someone's had classes in photography, they're probably better off using a high-end phone camera." "Does anyone have a high-end phone camera?" Dave asked. "I know mine is decent, but not great." "Mine's pretty good, Liv's too." The other just shrugged. "I have a couple of good digital cameras at my office." Nessa replied. "Listings without photos don't do so good. The cameras are the best available last year, so they should show all the needed detail. I took classes at the El Centro to learn how to make the most of them. Well, the classes were three years ago when we different cameras. We got new, better ones last year." Dave nodded, then thought for a moment. "Okay, I'll escort Nessa to her office for the camera. We'll document everything. Then we'll assess the damage and figure out what we need for repairs. Liv, you and Mel will go to the hardware store for the supplies. Watch your; " his eyes flitted to Esme, "butts. If anything looks sketchy, get back here, supplies or no." Olivia nodded. "Just keep the same in mind yourself." Lupie gazed at him like she wanted to burn Liv's words into Dave's mind. She was not alone. "Vee, we should get going as soon as you're dressed. I don't think you want to go out in the cold drizzle in silk peejays." Vanessa smirked, rising to go change. "I'll be in shortly to grab a coat." As Nessa walked out, Dave sat down beside Lupie. Neither said a word, he just folded his arms around her as she leaned into him. Her shoulder pressed against his chest. Her head settled into the crook of his neck. Dave stroked her other arm, from the top of her shoulder, all the way down to her elbow, slowly, gently, hoping to give her the reassurance that no words would convey. He looked up to see the imploring look in Jan's eyes. With a flick of his own eyes, he signaled for her to sit on his other side, which she promptly did, leaning against him. Lupie reached out to softly grasp Jan's hand. The two sat on either side of Dave, just feeling his presence. While the other two snuggled against him, Dave made eye contact, individually, with Olivia, Becca, and Reena. Liv, while still working through some understandable nerves, seemed otherwise okay. Rebecca looked worried but trusting. Kareena looked like she was on the verge of losing it. Dave waved her over. Reena rose from where she was sitting on the opposite side of the room and streaked over to sit in Dave's lap. Lupie and Jan both made space for the younger girl to sit. The hands that they clasped together, rejoined, encircling Reena. Meanwhile, Reena buried her face in the crook of Dave's neck. Dave's eyes fell on Becca and Liv, the only two of his partners in the room not already huddled with him. Becca looked worried, but trying not to intrude. Not surprising for her, but not an accurate assessment of how Dave or the others would feel about her joining in. Quite the opposite of course. Beginning to understand Becca's feelings of inadequacy, was, however, shining an uncomfortable light on Dave's own lingering personal demons. Then there was Livy. The one that stood by him, protecting the others as the barbarians stormed their gates. He could see the conflicting emotions bounding across her face. She needed this comfort as much as he did. Today was the first time either of them had fired a shot at another human being. Dave waved them both over. "Let's make some space for Liv to sit here. She's got to be pretty spent too." Lupie looked at him plaintively. Like she knew the rightness of what he suggested, but some selfish part of her, that was losing, did not want to move. She did. Then she wrapped her arms around Olivia. "If it weren't for you, he would have been all alone down there, Liv. Thank you." Lupie hugged the younger woman closely. Olivia leaned back into her, while staring at Dave. That's when she started shaking. Dave tried leaning into Liv, But he still had Reena on his lap, and Jan on his other side. Becca, not yet in the cuddle pile, knelt in front of Liv, stroking her thighs soothingly, not erotically. "If you start singing soft kitty, Becca, I swear I'll drop you from the roof." Though Olivia's voice was unsteady, her essential snark came shining through, evoking the laughter she was seeking. None laughed harder than Becca, who threw her head back, snorting hard, with a wide grin that suggested Liv might have been prescient. "Okay, okay ladies," Dave said as the laughter subsided, "I need to go tell Shawna and Mel what's going on, get a coat, and escort Vanessa to get that camera." He patted Reena's leg. She immediately rose halfway up and slipped over to sit beside Liv, sandwiching the brunette between herself and Lupie. Dave addressed the room. "On security issues, Liv's in charge." He fixed his eyes on Olivia. "You know the drill; two on duty, one off, staggered relief. No one downstairs except guards for now. Well, people will start getting hungry once the nerves wear off, so let Lupie and a helper in the kitchen to make something." "And two more helpers at the end to carry everything else up." "Yeah." "And have the third in the kitchen on guard during cooking time." "Yup. and the guard is not doing anything but guarding. Just do your best to keep the guards rested and alert. Hopefully it won't take more than an hour or two to get the camera, but we'll maintain the watch while we document and repair." Liv nodded, as did Lupie and Jan. Nessa opened the door just then, smartly dressed for the weather in jeans and a stylish but sturdy jacket, and Dave's coat in hand. "Thanks, hun." Dave said as he approached her. "Let's go tell Shawna and Mel what's going on, and then head out. We'll take Liv's S U V." The brunette gave a thumbs up from the midst of the loose cuddle the family sat in. Esme and Roscoe had joined them. "Oh, and make sure Lupie and anyone else that cross the living room knows to steer clear of the broken glass, both to preserve evidence until we document it, and spare their feet." Passing Shawna, Dave motioned her to follow him part way down the stairs, then signaled Mel to come up and meet them. The looks on their faces as Dave spoke morphed from incredulous at the dispatcher's comments, to mild worry and trust when Dave explained his plans. Shawna stood up as Dave did, hugging him tightly. In his ear she said, "You be careful. I just got you, baby. I need you, and not just because of the serum." She punctuated her statement with a kiss on the lips that clearly wanted to linger, but self-control did not permit. "Escorting Nessa, armed, is just a precaution. I really don't expect any more trouble. We just need to be smart about this; be ready if something does happen." The first part was to allay their fears, the second to bolster their vigilance. Two steps down, Mel gave Dave a hug as well. "Just come back. You hear me? Come back to us. I don't want to change families anymore." Dave picked up on the allusion to the constant moves while in foster care. He hugged her tightly. "I promise, Red." Then he adopted a bad Austrian accent. "I'll be back." Mel giggled and smacked his shoulder with a wry smile. She followed Dave and Nessa down the stairs until she reached her station. The other two continued through the house and out through the garage. Liv's vehicle was in the driveway and it would have been much shorter to just go through the front door, but Dave was trying not to pass through any portion of the crime scene until after they'd documented it. Nessa drove. For one thing, it was her office, and Dave didn't know the way. For another, in the passenger seat, Dave could scan all around the vehicle, keeping a constant watch. He meant what he said earlier, the risk was likely zero now. Still, caution would be far better than getting caught unawares. Again. The streets were empty of course. While that should have lowered Dave's anxiety levels, the current risk factor was not the only thing that could gnaw at him. Dave had nearly a hundred hours of practice at shoot / no-shoot ranges, hundreds of hours of raw target practice, and had successful hunts every year he'd gotten a license. And no, despite all the bullshit coming out of those idiots at PETA, shooting a deer was not the same as shooting a person. Not even close. What they only knew as a pseudo-intellectual exercise Dave now had logged as real life experience. He didn't regret it. They were attacking his home. They broke in, in the middle of the night, carrying arms. Their intent was unknown, but there were no innocent reasons fitting those facts. But they were dead, at Dave's hands. And Livy's. He needed to find a way to console her, help her through this mental minefield even as he tried to navigate it himself. The look on her face as he left hovered in his mind. What had he led her through? Maybe he should have taken the low position on the stairs, and had Liv wait at the top of the stairs as backup? Then maybe she wouldn't have to have fired a shot? Maybe he could have fired quickly enough to hold off the attackers on his own. Then Liv wouldn't have to carry the burden she now had. "Babe?" Vanessa called out. Seeing no change in Dave's face, she tried again. "David? Honey, can you hear me?" "Huh? What?" "You're spiralling. I'm no expert, but that look. I've seen it before. A couple of our younger realtors are vets." "Not the same. This was a single incident that only lasted a few minutes. Those guys lived in hell for months." "Only one has chosen to open up to me, but it seems it's only a few minutes that the mind can't let go of." Dave kept his face stony and doubled down on his scanning. What could he have missed while his brain was wasting time with obsessions? "David, please don't run away on me, on us. We need you. You've been a good man for us every step of the way." Her voice got shaky as she continued. "We needed you this morning, and you stepped up. I've never been one to consign manliness exclusively to feats of strength or military prowess, but those are included. What you did this morning was another way to show your love. You stood between us and harm. You took the risk, and I am grateful for that. I know the others are too." Dave didn't reply, but did take a deep breath. The rest of the ride passed in silence. It took forty-five minutes to reach the realty office. Since most were working remotely; or dead; the place was empty. Dave followed Nessa in as she went straight to the cabinet and extracted a camera and a fresh memory card. Then they headed right back out. As she was locking the outer door, her stomach rumbled. Dave chuckled. "Maybe we should swing through a drive-thru for some breakfast. Any preferences?" "I'd really like a coffee. I think I saw an open Starbucks three blocks back. I don't know if they're working in bubbles; like a fixed group for each shift; or maybe they got dosed already, but they're lit up. A big coffee and a pastry and I'd be fine." The lobby doors had large "Closed, Use Drive-Thru Please" signs. Nessa pulled in and placed her order, then looked over at Dave. "Almond croissant, bacon gouda sandwich, and; a trenta pink drink. Easy ice." The look on Nessa face was priceless. She managed not to laugh, or say anything, just turned to the speaker to relay the request. While they were waiting their turn in line, she reached her hand under Dave's chin. She pulled him toward her, even as she leaned in, giving him a long, slow, loving kiss. "The man that can hold off armed assailants in the middle of the night, with no warning, doesn't need to be embarrassed about what he drinks with his breakfast, baby. You've certified your manliness in so many ways, even before this morning." Tears rimmed the bottom of her eyes. Dave was just brushing away her tears, trying to think of something to say when the car behind them honked. The car ahead was now two car lengths away. Both settled back into their seats. "Thank you," Dave said huskily as she edged forward. They passed the remainder of the return trip in silence, though a few meaningful glances were exchanged. Shawna and Mel left their stations and met them in the middle of the living room as soon as the two heard Dave and Nessa coming in through the garage. Dave had also texted as they turned on to the right block. "Upstairs, now mister." Shawna's voice was stern, uncompromising. "What?" "I didn't think about it before you left, but these guys might be carriers of Duo. We're vaxxed directly, but you're only safe through us. The briefing we got was clear; if the man we're bonded to is exposed, or even potentially exposed, renew his immunity with sex. Lots of it. Nessa and I will start documenting. Liv and Mel will stand guard." Footsteps on the stairs announced Olivia's descent. "Go on. Becca and Reena are in the spare bedroom waiting. Others will rotate in. You don't have to finish in us for your immunity. Once we gush, with or without you, switch to the next girl." "But y'all won't get your dose that way." "That's not the concern right now. Your immunity is. Go on." Dave recognized that tone, plus the looks in every eye present. He was sure the looks of those not present would match. Sure enough, when Dave opened the door to the bedroom, he saw his two youngest partners already waiting. Becca, her blonde hair cascading past her shoulders, small, pert tits standing out proudly as she kneeled on the bed wearing nothing but a smile. Reena was identically attired, her warm brown skin and large tits the most notable contrast with her friend. Dave began stripping off his gear and clothing, double checking that his pistol and smg were on safe, even though they had been for a few hours now. He set his weapons away from the bed, but further from the door than the bed. Coos and sexy comments from the girls had him half-chubbed by the time he pulled off his boxers. "Oh, yeah baby. That's what I'm looking for." Reena purred. She pulled Dave's face down to hers and locked his lips in a passionate kiss. Dave immediately began stroking her sides, then moved to caress her lush tits. As his hands contacted her big soft mammaries, Reena hummed. Dave pushed her back onto the bed. Whether this or his fingers grasping her nipples caused her to gasp is anyone's guess. Dave settled himself between her thighs. He felt a hand grasp his cock and notch it in Reena's entrance. Then a small hand delivered a soft slap on his ass. He felt Reena's hand reach around his back, but never saw the thumbs up she gave to Becca. That hand immediately switched from signaling to grasping as Dave's cock surged into her wet and waiting pussy. "Oh, fuck yes. Fuck me, David. Fuck me with that magic fucking cock." She started nibbling on his earlobe as he drove in and out of her slippery passage. It was one of his 'drive me wild' spots. His thrusting rapidly accelerated in speed and power. He raised up, taking his ear out of her reach, but her lascivious smile and her bouncing tits provided incredible visual stimuli. Reena managed a few encouraging erotic words, but quickly devolved into grunts and moans as his animalistic attack on her eager vagina brought both of them to the edge of ecstasy. She got there first. Barely. Her rippling inner muscles touched off his eruption, in turning kicking her into a second orgasm just as the first was reaching its maximum. The power of the doubled orgasm drove the air from her lungs and all thought from her mind. She clutched Dave fiercely with her arms and legs, claiming him as an anchor as pleasure wracked her body. She finally relaxed, flopping back to the bed, panting. "That; was; Awesome!" Dave sat up, his ass on his heels. Then Becca grabbed his shoulders, forcing him to half-turn so she could kiss him. He could feel a turmoil of emotions in that kiss. He brought his hands up to grasp her shoulders while his tongue tangled with hers. Dave barely felt the washcloth Becca slipped under his cock as he slid out of Reena's ravaged little hole. Reena grabbed it to capture any leakage. Meanwhile, Becca pushed Dave flat on his back and straddled him. She leaned down to kiss him again. Then Dave felt an extra hand on his mostly hard shaft. It was elevating him to Becca's hot, moist, little pussy. Reena was returning the favor. Becca sat back slowly at first, until Dave was seated in her entrance. The stimulus of the kiss, the hand on his cock, and Becca's small tits and tiny nipples rubbing his chest had him nearly full hard again. The young blonde's eyes fluttered slightly as she eased her way onto Dave's rod. Probably leftover semen on me setting off a serum reaction , Dave thought. Becca grasped his shoulders with her hands as the ripples passed through her. The effects of the brief exposure ran their course quickly. She sat up, bracing herself on his shoulders as she slowly began to ride him. Her eyes locked on his. Her hips bounced and rotated and snaked, all while Dave's cock stayed buried within her. Dave reached up, grazing her torso with his palms until he cupped her petite and alluring tits. He began massaging the lovely mounds with his palms. His fingers rubbed, rolled, and lightly pinched her nipples. Dave felt the bed shift, and then heard the door click shut. Reena must have slipped out of the room. He returned his attention to Becca, fixing his eyes on hers. So much life was there, waiting, yearning, to become. Her face bore worry; understandably; but something more. It was the something that gave him peace with their relationship, despite his natural doubts about their age difference or himself. He curled up to kiss her lips, which she returned before he lay back down. Her sleek body hammered up and down on his cock, the motions getting increasingly rapid. Her breathing grew ragged and punctuated by moans. She slammed herself down one last time, fully seating Dave inside her as pleasure shot through her body. Dave lowered the exhausted girl to his chest and held her while she caught her breath. Her fluids saturated his cock and leaked slowly out around their joining. A discrete knock preceded the door opening quietly, and closing almost as quickly. Almost imperceptible footsteps approached the bed. The silence of a librarian. "Becca, time to switch." Said Jan in her usual soft voice. "Try to understand, he's a magic man." Her voice was slightly muffled as her head was slightly mushed against Dave's chest still. Both adults chuckled. Then Dave said, "Been watching seventies music on MTV?" Becca nodded. "Mostly concerts since they didn't make many videos back then. People wore weird shit back then." "Hey, I was a kid in the seventies. Those people were my parents, aunts, and uncles." "No more stalling." Jan said in her firm voice. Becca slid up, so that Dave slipped out of her, then clambered off the bed. She immediately grabbed a washcloth, from a stack the ladies must have staged there. House Belsus had no shortage of women that could plan ahead, in detail. As Becca cleaned herself, Jan cleaned up Dave. Then she climbed over Dave to lie between him and the wall. Dave looked at the light tan blouse and mid-thigh, navy blue cloth skirt she wore. "Overdressed aren't we?" Jan's eyes twinkled as she took Dave's hand and placed it high on her thigh, under her skirt. Taking the hint, he slid his hand up her leg, finding her happy place bare and wet. The next hour became a blur as Dave's lovers each took turns 'topping off' his immunity. Well, except Niki. She'd only arrived last night, and was still in her imprinting sleep. When Dave and Shawna; who had been the last in line; had finished cuddling afterwards, they dressed, grinning at each other like a couple of teens that had the house to themselves. A quick kiss and they left the room. As they stepped out, Shawna leaned back in and gave a sniff. "We're gonna need to light a candle in there. Several candles. And lay down some carpet deodorizer." "That's a later problem. Right now I want to check in on Niki, then see how things are going downstairs." As they walked, Shawna spoke. "Well, Nessa and I photographed everything in excruciating detail. Multiple frames, multiple angles. Both breaches, and each corpse, along with the blood trails. She even took close up photos of each man's fingertips and captured decent images of the fingerprints." "Good enough for id purposes?" Dave asked as he opened the door to the master bedroom. "Dunno. Hopefully. We'll see what the police say." "They'll have the bodies to print the old fashion way." "Yeah, couldn't hurt though. Besides, we copied all the images on a second memory card. We're keeping that and handing over the original. Mel swears there's no difference in file integrity." Dave stood by the side of the bed, reaching out to place the back of his hand against the cheek of Niki as she slumbered. She was warm, but not feverish. He pulled back the blankets to examine her legs, remembering their discussion the night before about her injury. There were lots of flaked off skin in the bed surrounding Niki's legs, and some kind of residue along her legs as well. "Best to wait until she wakes to clean her up David. We don't want to disturb her during imprinting sleep." "But we can't wake her during it, no matter what we do." "Still, whatever's going on could be a delicate process. Let's err on the side of caution hun. Let her heal, then we'll help her cleanup later." Dave nodded his agreement and neatly pulled the covers back over Niki's sleeping form. As he adjusted the bedding, Shawna spoke. "Let's go see if Lupie's managed to get the glass out of the carpet to her satisfaction." A wry grin grew on Dave's face. "Is anything ever clean to Lupie's satisfaction?" he asked as they hit the top of the stairs. "When it comes to glass shards in carpet, I'm a fan of Lupie's exactitude." "Fair point. Hey, has Roscoe gotten out yet?" "Oh yeah. We took him out through the garage after you and Nessa left. Esme and Liv walked him around in Lupie's yard 'til he settled down and did his business. Then they played for awhile. Mostly Esme played with him while Liv kept watch." "Bet he loved that." "Yeah, those two are like peas in a pod now." Shawna said as they reached the floor of the living room. Dave walked over to Lupie, who leaned back onto her heels from her work looking for glass shards. The overhead lights were off. She had a flashlight in one hand, using the glint from the shards to locate them. She tilted her head up and Dave gave her an appreciative kiss. "I think he likes her more than me at this point," Liv groused from her position against one wall of the living room. "Aw, he's not replacing you. He just has a new buddy to have fun with." "Yeah, yeah. I'm still getting replaced by a younger model." Shawna rolled her eyes and snickered. "Oh, yeah, you're such an old hag, Liv." Olivia's only answer was a smirking scowl. Dave motioned Liv over to a quiet corner of the room. "How are you holding up?" "I'm okay," she said in an uncharacteristically small voice. "The others kinda dogpiled me for awhile. It's just; it's not like I thought it would be." Both were silent for a minute. "Dad did stuff like that for years." Her voice started to crack. "How? I mean shit, now I get why he was so strict on some things, or why he would get distant. How the fuck wasn't he a bigger asshole?" As she started to shake with sobs, Dave wrapped his arms around her, tears streaming down his own face. Lupie noticed and came over, with other members of the house following to join a group hug. It wasn't even noon yet, and already a very long day. Chapter 11; A Nudge. October 28, 2020 9:15am After Livy's entirely understandable emotional outburst, Dave suggested she remain at the house while he escorted Mel to the hardware store. Liv stomped that idea down, hard. "I will not leave my duties for someone else to perform. I thank all of you for your support. I'm okay. My dad didn't raise me to leave people hanging." The facial expressions several of them shared indicated a mutual desire to object to that particular characterization, and a mutual recognition of the futility of any words they could say in that cause. Liv was calm and collected when she and Mel left, both of them armed and masked up. Each wore full-length pants, long sleeves and gloves as well, to maintain the appearance of quarantine protocols. The NDA's they'd signed were still in effect, so they couldn't give anyone a reason to wonder why they were not concerned about the virus. All the gear they wore managed to dwarf Melanie's medium frame and curves, but nothing could hide Liv's large bust. That and the contrast of Liv's milk chocolate brown hair with Mel's auburn locks allowed the others to distinguish the two as they walked out. A few texts from Mel to Lupie kept the family reassured they were both fine while they were out. Liv drove, using the argument that she'd had combat driving training with her dad. He'd slipped her in when one of his security teams were going through annual training. Still, getting the lumber and fasteners to make temporary fixes for the broken window and sliding door took the better part of an hour in-store. The drive itself was short. While Liv and Mel were gone, Dave gathered a couple of sawhorses and tools from the garage and set up on the back deck. Even though they'd photographed everything, Dave didn't want to disturb the two bodies lying on the deck. Arranging the tables had a new dimension to consider. A creepy one that should have bothered him more than it did. He pulled out a plastic table from a hall closet to serve as a tool stand and laid out the cordless drill and everything else. The saw he placed on the table and immediately connected the extension cord to it, leaving the other end disconnected from, but near, the outside outlet. Finished, Dave settled into a patio chair. The chair was made of stretched grey fabric on a black metal frame, one of four on his low back deck. Given the size of his household, he needed to pick up some more. Or better yet get some nice wooden deck chairs. With the combined incomes in the house, they could afford to splurge a little. Except, they're supposed to move. How soon he didn't know, but why buy new furniture when they'd just have to move it; and might not have a deck or patio to put it on? Dave's gaze wandered across his yard. The greenhouse drew his attention. With the lower temperatures, the potted bay tree had been moved in there. Would they get to move the plants? Restarting his entire food base would suck. His practice platform would have to be carefully dismantled, assuming they had enough warning time. The platform was well worn and smooth. He'd even practice barefoot sometimes to get a feel for it. No splinters. That smooth. Starting over again; on so many things. Seems like that was the new refrain in life; starting over. Dave shook himself out of that downward spiral. Nothing good lay down that line of thinking. His eyes landed on the body on his deck, and the red stain beneath it. Once the body was removed and the detritus cleared and scrubbed, he'd need to sand it and re-stain it. Well, maybe not. Depends on how long until they moved. Dave realized he needed to talk with Vanessa about the timeline on this thing. But what the hell did it mean? Why would they cut the nuts off their own dead? What was going on? None of this made sense. Nothing had made sense for months. Why not pile on one more inanity? "David?" Jan's soft voice, loaded with concern, snapped him out of his spiraling thoughts. He turned his head to face her. Her slender frame easily fit within the break in the glass door. "David, it's freezing and wet out here. Wouldn't you rather be inside?" She looked about the deck and all of his preparations. She crossed from the door to his chair and slowly knelt beside his knee. Her soft brown eyes pleaded even more than the words from her mouth. "It's not good for you to be out here like this, David. Please, come inside." Dave stood, reaching her position at the door in three quick steps. Kissing her softly on the lips, he pulled back with a cheeky grin. "Yes, dear." Her bemused smile was just what he needed. He let her guide him to a spot on the couch. It was only slightly warmer, but a lot drier. Plus, Jan snuggled in close. After a few minutes, she got up to pull a blanket off the back of the other couch. She rejoined Dave, wrapping the blanket around the two of them. They said very little. Jan's calm, quiet presence prevented any further worrisome mental tangents. When Liv got back with the supplies, his first order of business was to check that they'd had no problems and hadn't been followed. In that, they were clear. With weapons slung, the three of them unloaded the lumber and such from the truck and into the backyard via the side fence gate. They were careful to avoid the corpses, giving them a wide berth. Where the fuck were the cops? "Okay, Liv, can you make one last verification on the window measurements while I get the plywood on the sawhorse?" "Sure. You wanna screw it straight to the wood frame, right?" Liv asked. "Yup." Dave replied. "Hmm, you could just screw it straight to my frame, Dave." Mel purred and waggled her eyebrows. Liv was out of earshot by the time she'd spoken. Dave sagged for a moment. Mel was one of the several he hadn't ejaculated in earlier, so she would still need dosing in the next four days. Mel immediately felt bad, as expressed on her face. "Sorry, Dave, I'm just messing with you." "Yeah, I get that. And I like the quick jab jokes most of the time. I'd rather a sharp mind that occasionally nicks my fingertip than a dull one that needs every non-literal comment described and outlined for her." Melanie snickered appreciatively. "Still, I'm responsible for all of you, and your needs. I take that seriously; as much fun as any one of you are to be with, it's also a job that I gotta get right or someone gets hurt." It took Mel about half a second to close the distance and press her body against Dave. Her arms latched around him. "Hey, you do a great job taking care of us, each of us. This morning was one of the more obvious proofs. You're really good at the less obvious stuff too." Dave gave her ass a light pinch that made Mel yelp. "Thanks, kitten. I really am getting in a better head space with your help and others. Sometimes my instincts are from the old days, though." Liv stepped back out onto the deck just then. Mel's wicked grin reappeared. "Well, in the old days, you didn't have me to fuck; or your big tiddy daughter slut." Liv backhanded Mel. "I'm not his daughter, dammit! Don't say shit like that. I won't get laid for a week if that's in his head!" "Damn, that was my tit! That fucking hurt!" Olivia looked completely unapologetic. Mel's face switched back to lascivious. "That's okay, I know what could get him revved and ready to fuck." She sauntered over to Liv and took her friend's face in her hands, softly. Then she kissed her, long slow, and deep. Liv's response was surprise at the sudden switch, but not unaccustomed to the familiarity. Melanie broke the kiss, then turned to look at Dave with hooded eyes, her cheek pressed against Olivia's. "What do you think David? You up for nailing a couple of kinky bi-sexual college babes?" Dave drew in a breath and was about to reply when she continued. "Even if one of them is your big tiddy mfm--" Liv's hand sealed over Mel's mouth to block a repeat of the undesired phrase. "With dead bodies lying right here in view? Not so much." Dave hoisted a sheet of plywood and settled it on the sawhorses. Liv released Mel, who spoke only with her wicked grin and gleaming eyes before heading back inside. Liv called off the measurements, which matched what she and Dave measured earlier. A few minutes with the measuring tape and pencil and they had two panels marked off, one each from two different corners of the sheet. Liv held the plywood while Dave cut one panel, then they switched roles for the second panel. After securing the saw, Dave grabbed the drill and screws while Liv snagged the cut sections. They passed back through the broken glass door and proceeded to the entryway to patch the broken window. Nice thing about drywall screws; they're very good for more than just drywall. The frame of the window was wide, and solid wood. Dave held the one section in place on the inside as Liv used the cordless drill to run two pilot holes each on both sides of the frame. She quickly changed to a driver bit and put drywall screws into the holes. The pilots were large enough for the shaft of the screw, but not the threads, that way the screws had a good, firm, bite in the wood without cracking it. Once Liv had four good screws in the plywood panel, Dave stepped back, making room for her to run a few more pilot holes and screws; two more on each side and three each across the top and bottom. Liv was a little annoyed having to use the step ladder for the top screw on each side as well as the three across the top. "Don't worry about it. Hell, I'm gonna use it when I do the outside. Yeah, if I really had to, I can reach and do it. But, with less strain, I can be sure to get the screws level." Liv looked slightly mollified at Dave's admission. To further assuage her injured ego he delivered a gentle, lips only, kiss after she descended. She rolled her eyes and smiled before leaving to find the hand vacuum to get the sawdust. Dave started shuffling the equipment through the never-breached security door around to the outside of the window. He was just running the extension cord back to the outlet near the door when Liv came out. This time, she held the panel in place while he drove pilot holes, quick changed to a driver bit and put screws in place. Liv backed off so he had room to run the rest of the pilot holes. Dave was just driving the last screw holding the panel in place when he heard an engine coming down the street. Two engines. "Get inside, use the door as cover," he ordered. Dropping the drill in the grass under the windowsill, he hoofed it around the corner of the house. The brick would give him some small measure of protection if it was needed. He pulled the SMG around on its sling, from against his back to the ready position. Almost the moment he was in position with weap. As the S U V came to a stop, Dave registered the markings and got a mental jarring. Black background, two blue stripes, with white letters spelling out 'Police' and 'Garland'. Garland was three towns away, on the other fucking side of the lake! The officer stepped out of her vehicle, standing between the body and her driver's door. Typical for an on-duty officer, her hair was hidden up under her hat. More importantly, her right hand was low, hidden by the vehicle's body, likely on her pistol. In fact, given what Carter had taught him about procedures, she'd likely already removed the safety strap, her thumb hooked around the grip. She was exposed enough that Dave could see her badge. She was too far away to identify the authenticity of said emblem, but everything was falling into place as legit. "Sir, please place your weapon on the ground. My name is Officer Korman of the Garland Police Department. We are here in response to multiple 911 calls from this address." Dave held both hands, empty, out to his sides. "Yes officer, we called several times in the early morning while we were under attack, and after. I'm going to disarm myself, and hand my weapons inside to my family." The officer's eyes flicked to the door. Clearly, she'd been distracted enough by Dave that she hadn't noticed Olivia. Or Olivia's gun. Even at a distance, she flinched visibly, realizing she'd committed a fatal error. "We have no beef with law enforcement, officer. We've been a bit on guard since the incident. My partner will secure my weapons inside and close the door." Dave used his left hand to reach slowly across his body at shoulder height. He hooked his thumb under the strap and slid it off his shoulder and across his arm. Leaving it to twist, dangling from his thumb, he held his arm straight out, full length, as he slowly walked to the door and handed the weapon off to Liv. Keeping his right hand still up and visible, he then unstrapped his thigh holster and handed that inside as well. Liv had a wary look as Dave pulled the front door closed between them. Dave turned back to the officer. "Ma'am, as you can see, I am now unarmed, everyone else is inside. We were just repairing the damage from the attack, and staying vigilant." "You altered the crime scene?" The voice should have been annoyed, but was too monotone to convey any meaning beyond the words themselves. "We took extensive pictures of the bodies and both breaches. We haven't sealed the rear breach yet. We'd just finished the front when you arrived." The policewoman stepped around her door, closing it. On alert, she came around the front of her patrol vehicle and approached Dave. "Sir, the young woman that entered the house, is that your daughter?" Does she know about the vaccine? Best to play it cagey . "She's my best friend's daughter. I've known her since she was punching her mother's belly from the inside." The officer approached a few more steps as he spoke. At this range, Dave could see the drained appearance behind the weak smile his jest evoked. "You say you took pictures?" "Yes ma'am. We have it saved on a memory card for you." Dave shivered involuntarily. The drizzle had let up and the temperature had risen slightly with the sun. Not that the Sun's presence was particularly notable today. Working on the patch had kept him moving and focused so he didn't register the chill. Now he had the luxury of discomfort. "We carefully took photos of the bodies, the area they fell, and the path in between. We didn't move them ourselves, their buddies did that. Then they, well, take a look." Still wary, the cop walked over to the corpse still splayed out on the driveway. "And you didn't do this?" "No ma'am. We haven't touched the bodies at all. Shot 'em when they were inside the house. Their pals drug them back out here and did this. There's three more on the back deck. We shot two of them in the house. The third was shot by one of his friends, out on the deck." "I'm going to have our mortuary contractor collect the bodies for the Me. Please bring me the memory card with the original images." She beckoned towards the van as Dave moved to the house. Mel once again assured Dave the copies she made were full copies, indistinguishable from originals. Dave took the copied memory card and walked back out. The two figures in hazmat gear carrying the encased body between them were approaching the back of the van when he stepped out into the dreary day once again. "Here's the memory card officer." "Thanks. Two more in the back you say?" "Three. Two that we shot and one shot by his buddies." "Right." "There's a side gate so we can go around the house." "The shooting occurred inside?" "Yes ma'am." "I'm going to need to examine the area myself, and take some notes. There should be a detective along later. I'll make a note in the file that I've collected the pictures you took. She can get them from the station house." "Do you know the detective that's coming?" "No clue." "Then how do you know it'll be a woman?" "Probability, sir." Dave's heart sank. While the officer sounded drained for most of their conversation, those last two words were absolutely desiccated, the depleted echoes of a mind that had seen everything torn asunder, replaced with a nightmare even Wes Craven would run away from. Once the body movers returned, Dave led the three of them through the side gate into the backyard and pointed out the corpses on the back deck. He stayed in the grass to give them plenty of room for their work. The officer scribbled notes as the two body collectors packaged up one corpse and carried it off. She kept a distance from Dave the entire time, with her weapon hip carefully away from him; and the broken glass door. When the collectors came for the second body, she remained at a distance from the scene as they worked. For the third body, she followed them out. She fixed Dave's eyes with her own as she walked off. "I'll be back in a moment to examine the interior." Dave passed into the house through the breach. Lupie was busy in the kitchen with a couple of helpers. Shawna and Liv were in the living room. The younger woman was more obviously on alert, and maybe on edge. An attentive eye could discern Shawna was similarly watchful, but more calm. Liv picked up Dave's SMG to hand it to him. "No, hold on to it. Actually, put the SMG's away. Let's keep the pistols for now though. The policewoman is coming inside shortly. Let's keep the weapons out of sight. She's not a threat, how 'bout the two of you skedaddle up stairs while she's here?" "Sure," Liv replied. "You know the code?" Shawna asked. "Yup. Mom & Dad's wedding year." A sharp rap at the door announced the officer's arrival. Dave was a few steps away from the door, so he strode quickly in that direction after checking that Liv was already inputting the entry code for the gun closet. If he could keep the officer examining the parlor space first, and long enough, Liv and Shawna could get clear before the officer came into the living room. No point in agitating the woman. Dave noticed she was wearing a face mask and gloves when he opened the door. His plan to stall worked. Hell, he didn't even have to try that hard. The Lady asked enough questions about the attempted breach of the door and the eventual entry through the window that Dave heard his two partners ascending the stairs well before he and the officer moved towards the living room. "So this is where the shooting actually occurred?" "Yes ma'am. Liv stood over there at the landing, and I was initially braced against that corner where the hallway meets the room." "Initially?" "Once they broke through the window, I was concerned Liv would be exposed from that direction. They didn't seem interested in coming through the glass door anymore, so I crept forward behind that couch so that I could hit anyone that might try to get an angle on her. I don't think the guy I shot saw her before I shot him." She scribbled furiously in her notebook for a few minutes. Then she asked to speak with Liv. His partner descended; Dave was relieved to see she'd left her firearm upstairs. Lupie, Jan, and Reena passed upstairs after Liv cleared the stairs. The dishes they carried smelled great. If Dave hadn't heard the officer's stomach grumbling, he might have felt sorry for himself. She must have seen the look on his face though. "No, thank you. That would still be inappropriate," she said. "I will need to speak with ;” "Olivia." "; Olivia, alone please." Dave nodded and headed upstairs. Carefully, he lowered himself to a crouching position in the hallway beside the head of the stairs. He couldn't hear the words, but by tracking tone he would be alerted to impending trouble. There was none. It took several minutes, but then he heard Olivia walking the officer to the door. Dave was at the bottom of the stairs before Liv made it back from securing the front door. "All good?" he asked. "Yup," said the brunette. "She look exhausted to you?" "Very." "She say anything about who did this?" "She only asked questions, no answers. I tried a few while the body boys were away from us. No dice." "Boys?" "Dunno, I actually wasn't paying attention." "With the residency of this house, you're having trouble identifying male from female?" Liv said with a wink. Dave's only reply was a bemused glare. Liv's bounteous bust bounced with her laughter. "I love hearing that sound." Shawna's rich tones rolled into the living room as she reached the landing. Dave turned to face her. "Speaking of sounds I love to hear ;” Shawna came closer and kissed him. The feel of her magnificent bust pressed to his chest and the smell of his lover's skin gave Dave thoughts he couldn't address just yet. "I'd tell you that you have me already and don't have to win me over, but I love hearing those sweet nothings." She wrapped her arms around his waist and rubbed her nose on his. "Melanie and I ate already. We'll stand guard down here. You two eat and finish the repairs." Dave kissed her once more, then headed upstairs. Melanie passed him at the foot of the stairs. Liv followed immediately behind him. Dave had to 'endure' a lot of hugs, and a few kisses, within a few feet of entering the spare bedroom Lupie had set up lunch in. Homemade chicken soup with all the rich, deep flavors from multiple ingredients missing from the canned stuff. Plus fresh rolls. He was getting used to being spoiled like this, but damn, it was so good to have a woman around the house. Having nine women around the house sounded like a recipe for disaster, but it hadn't been an issue at all. Which reminded him. "Anyone keeping an eye on Nicole?" "I just came from the master bedroom before you came up," said Jan. "She's still solidly out. As long as it's been, she must be experiencing a regeneration. There's no telling how long she will be unconscious." Dave stopped before her for a lingering kiss and a minute or so of gazing into her eyes before getting a second bowl of soup and two more rolls. Liv lingered over her first bowl, then spent some time talking with Lupie while Dave finished up. "You ready?" Liv asked as he added his bowl to the dirty stack. "Yep. Now for the tough part." He paused in thought. "Did you pick up the glass handling gloves?" "Yeah, bag's on the couch. I don't want either one of us losing a finger." They grabbed the gloves on their way through the living room to the deck. Then things got tricky. First, they removed the fasteners holding the two frame pieces together. The glass was sandwiched between them. Then, with Dave holding high on the large pane, well away from the shattered area, Liv carefully pried the inner frame piece away. Dave had to step over it as she moved it out of the way. The most delicate part came next. Liv ran a flathead screwdriver around the edge of the glass to ensure it came away cleanly. Very gingerly, they pulled the top edge away from the frame, then slowed its descent as its own weight rotated it the rest of the way out. They laid it in the grass. "I really expected the edge by the break to fall apart." "Guess we got lucky." "Damn lucky. Let's get that plywood in place, then we can break that thing into large pieces and dump 'em in the trashcan." With Becca, Esme, and Lupie living in Dave's house, the large rolling trashcans for Lupie's property were empty. One of those had plenty of space for the glass pane. The plywood took some trimming to fit vertically. But there was open space horizontally, so a second piece of plywood was needed to fit the gap. With the frame back in place and secured, Dave and Liv ran a few 2x1's across the seam. A bit of caulk squeezed into the crack would prevent any air leak; or whistling. Breaking and stashing the glass in the spare bin and cleaning the deck area took another forty minutes. By the time they got inside, Jan had already vacuumed the last of the sawdust and glass bits from the carpet adjacent to the sliding door. Dave and Olivia washed up. Liv joined Mel in their room, watching a streaming show on the latter's laptop. Dave went down to the living room, finding most of his family present. "Hey, babe." He slid onto the couch beside Lupie. She immediately nestled into his shoulder. She placed one hand on his chest, the other on his thigh closest to her. "I appreciate everything you've done to keep things working smoothly here while Liv and I dealt with what happened. That helped keep everybody's nerves; manageable." Her hand on his chest gripped tighter, like she was trying to palm him. "You're the one that stood in the line of fire and faced down armed men coming to kill us. Or worse. Making food and cleaning up is not the same." "The value of one act does not negate the value of the other. Cleaning up is the first step in returning some normalcy after the disruption. A hearty meal helps soothe the soul. What you've done matters." Dave barely heard her next utterance. "Just don't leave me David. I need you. Please be careful." He pulled her in tight. "I will." A knock at the door interrupted anything else he might have said. The late afternoon gloom and the chilly air seemed perfect for the woman standing on Dave's doorstep. Not overly short for a woman, she sported jet black hair pulled into a loose ponytail at the base of her neck, and pale skin on an oval face. Her cloth mask covered her mouth. Dave half wondered if the darkness around her eyes was makeup or weariness. Oh good, Detective Wednesday Addams is here . "Hello, sir. I'm Detective Carmen Verratti. I'm here to investigate the break-in and deaths that occurred earlier." The mask she wore muffled her words slightly. An emotion detector would not have registered the tiniest blip as she spoke. One for weariness would have pegged. "Would you like to start with the outside or inside?" Dave queried. "Let's get the outside done before the temperature drops." She took a sip from her insulated beverage bottle. Dave picked up a vague whiff of coffee as he followed her out to the driveway. "I'm not sure what woke me up in the first place. We have a dog, but he was upstairs and deaf. He didn't start barking until after the shooting began. There's chickens in the next yard over. I suppose they might have made a noise, but not once I was awake. I armed myself and left my bedroom. I encountered; one of my housemates on the stairs." Dave continued, walking through each step of the encounter. Once they were past the part where the guys coming in the front broke through the window, they walked around to the back deck. As with the blotch in the driveway, the detective seemed transfixed by the stain on the deck for several seconds. When she was finished with her visual examination of the deck and backyard, she motioned for Dave to lead her inside. Waving to the plywood she asked, "This is the second breach?" "This was the first place they got through. By the sounds of things, they were trying to breach the sliding glass door and the front door at the same time. They just weren't ready for a security door. The guys in the front came through the window, but by that time we'd already taken out two guys coming through the back." "And that's when you heard two men arguing about someone's sister?" "Only one voice got loud enough to pick out words." Liv supplied. "He seemed pretty pissed, so whatever the quieter voice mentioned must not have been pleasant." "So could one of these men be the brother or brothers of one of your partners?" the detective queried. Dave shared uneasy looks with Liv, Shawna, and Lupie. Four brains looked stuck in feedback loops trying to figure out how to respond without breaking the NDA's they'd all signed. "I'm aware of the vaccine and its effects. I was finally informed this morning, though I haven't been partnered yet. It explains some of the changes I've seen around the station." All four visibly relaxed. "That certainly makes this easier. So, I think a few of us have fathers still hunkered down and alive, but no brothers." Shawna supplied. "Well, Niki mentioned she has a brother hiding out in his college dorm somewhere out of state," Lupie mentioned. "Out of state? Not likely to be involved, but can you ask her to come down so I can speak with her?" "She just joined us last night. She's still out as of an hour ago when I last looked in on her." "Please check again. If she's still out, then I may have to come back to follow up with her." Lupie moved like swift water off the couch and up the stairs. She came back down shortly, shaking her head once the detective's attention was on her. While Lupie was away, the detective began asking questions directly of Liv and Shawna. Liv said she'd heard some sort of thumping sound in the back yard, like maybe someone had fallen coming over the fence. It explained her wakefulness, but not mine, given the master bedroom was over the front of the house. Maybe the guys approaching the front made a noise. Maybe my sleeping brain sensed a disturbance in the force. Sometimes you just fucking wake up at an opportune time. Detective Verratti asked the others as well. Shawna hadn't awakened until I was exiting the room, and didn't get out of bed until the glass door was broken. The others didn't wake until the first gunshot. Lupie slipped upstairs to invite the rest of the family to come down, a few at a time, to share their observations. Since most had been upstairs the whole time, they had little to share, and the questions wore out quickly. Dave watched as she spoke with the others. The detective was mildly more relaxed once she admitted to knowing about the serum. Those that had been out of the room for the revelation were informed as they came down, so all of House Belsus seemed mostly comfortable. It was still an interrogation. But Det. Verratti seemed; uncomfortable. She was scratching in her notebook, having just asked one last question of Esme (while she sat on Lupie's lap) when her phone buzzed in her pocket. Lupie looked at her expectantly as Verratti checked her phone. "That's all I needed, thank you. You can head upstairs little miss." She said with a smile. The smile faded once Esme's back was turned. "I have to make a call. I'll step out front, but I have a few more things I want to wrap up with you Mr. Belsus." She grabbed her heavy coat as she headed out. The temperature had been cold all day, and was beginning to drop now that the sun had gone down. "Yes ma'am, I'll be waiting." "I'll make some more coffee." Shawna rose and headed to the kitchen. Liv got up and sat beside Dave, laying her head on his shoulder and wrapping her hands around his bicep. Dave was at one end of the couch, leaving her room to draw her feet up behind her. She killed two men. She's going to be coping for a long time. I never should have let her into that mess. I should have left her at the top of the stairs holding a second line of defense. Then again, with only one target for them, would I have succeeded? What if they had killed me, got to the stairs and then Liv gunned them down? She'd still have these feelings, but I'd be dead. She and all the others would be in deep shit because I'm not around to pump out cum anymore. So I did the right thing right? Maybe. Fuck, if Carter was still here, I could; what did he call it? Do an After Action Review! That's the phrase he used. Tell him what the fuck happened and let him pick it apart, or back me up. Probably a little of both. Fuck, if Carter were still alive, I'm not telling him I'm fucking his daughter! A knock at the door announced the detective's return. Shawna opened the door and led her into the living room. The detective was stony face as she entered. She was also carrying a valise. As she reached the chair she'd used earlier, she took a sniff. Taking the hint, Shawna informed her, "Coffee will be ready in another minute or two. I put on a fresh pot when you stepped out." "Thank you." The detective's face actually showed signs of life. "Professor Belsus, could we speak privately? Somewhere with some table space if you please." "Sure, we can use the dining room. Nice big table in there." The coffee machine chimed just as Verratti placed her valise on the table. She looked expectantly back towards the living room. Lupie and Shawna were already on their way in. "We'll be quick. How do you take yours?" "Black, one spoon of sugar, please." Lupie nodded and kept moving. "Now that I think about it, the library is more isolated, but it doesn't have a large surface like this." Dave confessed. "This will do. I'll wait until they've passed back out to start anything sensitive." She paused briefly. "Well, it's been years, so I don't know if you remember me, but I took your astronomy class about twelve years ago. We ran into each other again on the shoot / no shoot range about five years ago too." "Right. I remember that." To be continued in part 10, Based on a post by RonanJWilkerson, in 12 parts, for Literotica.

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In this episode of the Run the Rack Outdoors Podcast, host Weston Homa sits down with elk hunting expert and podcast veteran Cody Rich for an in-depth dive into the highs and lows of September archery elk hunting. Drawing from Weston's recent Idaho hunt and Cody's decades of backcountry experience, they unpack hard-earned lessons on managing hunting pressure, mastering midday strategies, refining calling tactics, and building the mental toughness to turn close calls into success. From choosing your battlefield wisely to embracing the grind of multiple setups, this conversation is packed with actionable advice for aspiring elk hunters. Plus, Cody shares thrilling stories from his epic mountain goat hunt in British Columbia and teases his innovative new hunting smartwatch. Whether you're prepping for your first rut chase or fine-tuning your skills, this episode will leave you motivated to "run the rack" harder than ever. This episode is sponsored by Tricer and Stone Glacier—essential gear for going deeper in the backcountry. Detailed Show Notes with Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction and Welcome Host Weston Hoa welcomes Cody Rich to the Run the Rack Outdoors Podcast, sharing excitement about Cody's reputation in the hunting podcast world. They kick off with light banter about the bittersweet end of archery season and the shift to late-season pursuits in Montana and Idaho. 01:30 - East vs. West: Whitetail vs. Mule Deer Debate Cody and Weston geek out on their deer preferences—Cody leans whitetail despite being in mule deer country, while Weston declares himself a "mule guy" obsessed with their elusive dance. They touch on blacktail influences and shoutout Braxton Hamilton's Wyoming mule deer insights. 04:45 - Elk Hunting Focus and Goals Shifting to elk, Weston recaps his second year bowhunting: a solo cow success in Colorado last year, and this year's two-week Idaho rut hunt chasing a 4-point bull or better. Cody shares his big-bull aspirations and the universal "aha" moments of adapting plans when reality punches back (à la Mike Tyson). 07:20 - Biggest Lesson: Hunting Pressure Trumps All Weston's top takeaway: No amount of gear, calls, or tactics beats avoiding human pressure. Cody agrees, emphasizing e-scouting and weather planning must prioritize low-pressure zones for peak elk action. 10:15 - Midday Strategies: What to Do with Your Hands The classic backcountry dilemma—morning/evening action spikes, but midday boredom hits. Cody breaks down the pros/cons of deep camping (limited radius vs. solitude), advising patience over forcing setups. He stresses watching bedding areas, scouting for Plan B elk, and avoiding 20-mile death marches; instead, focus on 80/20 opportunities. 18:40 - Choosing Battles: Patience in the Rut Cody recounts a hunt where he resisted chasing a close-but-fading bull, instead waiting for a distant one with cows—resulting in a bow-range approach. Weston shares a similar ridge-top decision, highlighting macro views over impulsive stalks. 23:10 - Calling Tactics: Distance Matters Weston contrasts bugling at range vs. "in the bedroom," sharing two stories: a drawn-out midday ping-pong that fired up but didn't close, and a close-quarters blow-up in thick reprod. Cody advises softer cow/calf calls early, saving challenges for sub-100 yards, and using partners for silent slips. 32:50 - When to Leave Elk to Find Elk Tackling the frustration of tough hunts with few sightings, Cody explains hunting killable setups over obsessing one herd. Emphasize sign-reading, blind calling in sign-rich areas, and accepting silent approaches—expect 10 solid setups for a shot opportunity. 41:20 - Mindset: Focus on Skills, Not Kills Drawing running analogies, they discuss embracing "micro wins" (e.g., finding elk, entering the red zone) to build confidence and gut intuition. Cody's superpower? Carefree execution—treat busts like bad golf shots to stay deadly under pressure. 52:10 - After-Action Reviews and Gut Intuition Cody pushes post-hunt map audits: Review wind, terrain, and timing to sharpen when-to-attack instincts. Trade-offs like deep camping are inevitable—woodsmanship comes from screwing up and learning. 58:30 - Cody's Epic Hunts: Elk with Jayden Bell and BC Goat Adventure Cody recaps a multi-bull Wyoming success with Jayden Bell and dives into his dream BC mountain goat hunt: planes, canoes, glaciers, and a gnarly pack-out after a perfect Billy stalk amid endless rain. He teases stunning footage from the adventure. 1:06:45 - Sneak Peek: Bridger Watch Reveal Cody unveils his 3-year passion project—a hunter-built smartwatch with offline mapping, superior fitness tracking, and backcountry edge over Garmin. Big reveal November 1st at bridgerwatch.com; beta testing underway for 2026 launch. 1:12:20 - Podcast Cross-Promo and Run the Rack Origins Mutual shoutouts: Cody plugs The Elk Hunt Podcast and The Rich Outdoors; Weston shares his one-man passion for backcountry hunting, running ultras, and deep convos. Teases Boston Marathon plans and fitness for hunts. 1:15:40 - Closing: Mental Toughness and Hard Things Wrapping on longevity—Cody eyes 60-year-old grinders like Mark Livesay; Weston stresses evidence-based confidence from consistent hard efforts. Call to action: Embrace the journey, stack skills, and run the rack. Sponsor Copies Tricer Gear up for the backcountry with Tricer—the fast, light, and simple hunting systems designed by hunters, for hunters. 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Visit stoneglacier.com now and gear up for your next pursuit. 3 Key Takeaways Prioritize Pressure Over Tactics: Hunting pressure overrides gear and calls—e-scout low-traffic drainages first, then adapt everything else. Patience in bedding areas often yields better odds than forcing midday moves. Master the 80/20 Rule: Focus prime-time efforts (morning/evening) on killable setups; use midday for scouting Plan B elk or soft cow calls. Expect 10 solid encounters for a shot—embrace micro wins like red-zone entries to build unbreakable confidence. Softer Hands Win in High-Pressure Rut: Start with calf/cow calls to locate without spooking; save bugle challenges for fired-up bulls under 100 yards. Post-hunt, audit maps and encounters to hone gut intuition for choosing battlefields.

Send us a textEpisode  #149: Month-end doesn't have to feel like a rolling emergency. We walk through a proven, blame-free framework—the U.S. Army's After Action Review—to turn your close into a reliable, data-driven process that gets faster and more accurate every cycle. If your calendar is packed and bottlenecks keep returning, this is the practical reset your team needs.We start by reframing performance reviews as a leadership habit that compounds. Then we break down the AAR into three simple stages: plan, prepare, execute. You'll learn how to define clear success metrics for close, set roles and handoffs, and create a safe environment where facts matter more than opinions. We show how to gather evidence during the cycle—timelines, task logs, error heat maps—so the review pinpoints root causes and turns observations into action.From there, we dive into the backbone of a modern close: standardized processes, integrated systems, and tools that truly enable collaboration. Expect concrete ideas for automating data flow, reducing manual entries, and mapping end-to-end dependencies. We share ways to align accounting and FP&A early, cut late reclasses, and measure progress with a focused KPI set: close duration, on-time tasks, aged reconciliations, and post-close entries.Episode outline:The U.S. Army's After-Action Review process,Let's always focus on processes, systems, and tools, andUsing the After-Action Review system to evaluate our month-end close procedures.Please connect with me on:1. Instagram: stephen.mclain2. Twitter: smclainiii3. Facebook: stephenmclainconsultant4. LinkedIn: stephenjmclainiiiFor more resources, please visit Finance Leader Academy:  financeleaderacademy.com.Support the show

When the clock is ticking and the AHJ is waiting, great crews don't panic—they prepare. In this episode, you'll learn a fast, field-tested playbook for high-stakes moments: a five-minute pre-mortem (hat tip Gary Klein), a simple Risks-Signals-Actions board (Karl Weick), a 60-second challenge-response checklist (Atul Gawande), intent-based leadership you can use today (“I intend to…”), and a two-minute After Action Review. Foremen, supers, and craft leads will walk away with tools to cut rework, steady shutdowns, and keep schedules honest—without the drama. If you run work under pressure, this is your edge. #BeNEXT

Send us a textIn this engaging conversation, Nathan Atkins shares his journey from serving in the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division to becoming a successful corporate leader and author of the upcoming book, 'Twelfth Habits.' He discusses the valuable lessons learned from combat, particularly the importance of the after-action review, and how military principles can be applied in corporate America. Nathan introduces his framework of Twelfth habits designed to help individuals unlock their potential and achieve success. He emphasizes the significance of consistency, discipline, and personal accountability in implementing these habits. The conversation also touches on Nathan's coaching services and the importance of having a supportive partner in one's journey.Nathan Atkins InstagramNathan Y Atkins -Nathan Atkins702-518-700500:00From Battlefield to Boardroom: Nathan's Journey02:27Lessons from Combat: The After-Action Review06:30Military Principles in Corporate America08:35Bridging Education and Experience: The MBA Impact17:36The 12 Habits: A Call to Action26:11Building Discipline: The Core Habit29:31Connecting with Nathan: Coaching and Services31:17Exploring the 12 Habits: Coaching PackagesSubscribe to Visit Vegas Places with Coyal Never miss an episode again!Plus get behind the scenes coverage with business owners and chefs.Want to elevate your content and lifestyle? Shop the same creator tools, fashion, and home goods I trust for great results. Find all my favorites at the link in the description. Click here to find creator and podcast equipment on AmazonShow music composed by: Dae One Visit Vegas Places with Coyal. Real Vegas, Real Topics, Real Business with Real Owners. Covering topics on economics, entrepreneurship, health, well-being and FOOD! Thank You for tuning in and make sure to VISIT VEGAS PLACES!Follow our social media platforms:https://www.instagram.com/visitvegasplaces/https://www.youtube.com/c/CoyalHarrisonIIISupport the show

Jelajah Kolaboraya adalah sebuah metodologi fasilitasi yang dirancang untuk mentransformasi ekosistem organisasi dari model kerja individualistik menjadi jaringan kolaboratif yang berkelanjutan dan berdampak luas. Inti dari pendekatan ini dibangun di atas tiga pilar fundamental: Pendekatan Berbasis Kekuatan, yang berfokus pada pemaksimalan aset yang sudah ada; Pemikiran Sistem, untuk memahami interkoneksi holistik dalam ekosistem; dan Kolaborasi Transformatif, yang bertujuan menciptakan kemitraan yang mengubah cara kerja secara fundamental. Metodologi ini juga didukung oleh Model SPARK (Strength, Partnership, Adaptation, Resilience, Knowledge) yang menguraikan komponen kunci ekosistem kolaboratif yang efektif, memastikan pendekatan yang komprehensif dan berbasis bukti untuk perubahan sistemik.     Kerangka metodologis Jelajah Kolaboraya memiliki misi primer untuk memetakan status ekosistem melalui lima dimensi kunci—Kekuatan, Keunikan, Keberagaman, Keterhubungan, dan Keluasan—serta misi sekunder untuk merancang peta jalan transformasi menuju "Pasar Kolaborasi Raya" yang berkelanjutan. Proses ini diuraikan dalam Teori Perubahan (ToC) yang jelas, memetakan jalur dari INPUT (pemangku kepentingan, fasilitator, metodologi), melalui PROSES (pemetaan ekosistem, dialog, penciptaan bersama), menghasilkan OUTPUT (peta status, agenda eksperimen, jaringan baru), yang mengarah pada OUTCOME (peningkatan kolaborasi, implementasi eksperimen, penguatan kapasitas), dan akhirnya mencapai IMPACT (transformasi sistemik, keberlanjutan, replikasi model). Fasilitator dibekali dengan taksonomi pertanyaan strategis (Visioner, Inovatif, Reflektif, Eksplorasi, Kolaboratif) dan teknik fasilitasi lanjutan seperti Appreciative Inquiry, Open Space Technology, Systems Mapping, dan Theory U Process untuk memandu peserta secara efektif.     Hasil nyata dari Jelajah Kolaboraya meliputi Peta Ekosistem Komprehensif yang disajikan dalam bentuk Dasbor Status Ekosistem, Portofolio Dokumen Strategis seperti Piagam Ekosistem, dan Toolkit Implementasi yang mencakup sistem Pemantauan & Evaluasi serta Kit Mobilisasi Sumber Daya. Untuk memastikan keberlanjutan dan skala dampak, metodologi ini mengadopsi model keberlanjutan finansial yang beragam (pendapatan yang diperoleh, hibah, model perusahaan sosial) dan kerangka optimasi biaya. Jalur pengembangan organisasi berfokus pada spiral pembangunan kapasitas (individu hingga ekosistem) dan praktik organisasi pembelajaran (After Action Reviews, Double-Loop Learning). Strategi skala dan replikasi mencakup perluasan horizontal (model Hub and Spoke, pendekatan mirip waralaba) dan vertikal (adaptasi khusus sektor, integrasi lintas sektor), didukung oleh teknik fasilitasi lanjutan seperti kompetensi budaya, keterampilan transformasi konflik, dan integrasi teknologi.  

Fabian Kühner, heute Kommandant der Stadtpolizei St. Gallen, kennt die operative Polizeiarbeit, die Strategien im Hintergrund und den Druck an der Spitze. Kurz vor seinem Amtsantritt sprach er über seinen Arbeitsalltag bei der Bundeskriminalpolizei: zwischen Sitzungsmarathon, Meditation und Schnitzeltag. Es entstand ein Gespräch über Verantwortung, Überforderung, Rituale, Macht und das seltene Talent, Fehler wirklich anzuschauen. Kühner erzählt von seiner Morgenroutine, Sitzungen, die er beendet, wenn sie ziellos werden, und warum Supervision, Fehlerkultur und "After Action Reviews" in der Polizei etabliert sind, in der Justiz ansonsten aber kaum bekannt. Was macht gute Strafverfolgung aus? Was bedeutet All-in im Beruf – und im Leben? Was haben Surfer, die Foo Fighters und die Bundeskriminalpolizei gemeinsam? Ein tiefgründiges und überraschend humorvolles Gespräch über Macht, Menschlichkeit und den Mut zur Verantwortung. Unter anderem ist Duri Bonin mit Fabian Kühner folgenden Fragen nachgegangen: Wie und wann beginnt der Tag von Fabian Kühner? Welche Sitzungen mag er – und welche bricht er ab? Wie hoch ist der Druck in Polizeiführungsfunktionen? Was macht er, wenn er gestresst ist? Muss er im PJZ durch die Sicherheitskontrolle? Und dann wird es grundsätzlich, denn Duri möchte wissen, ob die Strafverfolgung aus Sicht von Fabian funktioniert. Was läuft falsch in der Ausbildung von Staatsanwält:innen – und warum ist die Polizei weiter? Führt unser Strafjustizsystem noch zu gerechten Urteilen oder nur zu effizienten? Was rät er jungen Jurist:innen, die in die Strafverfolgung einsteigen wollen? Die Podcasts "Auf dem Weg als Anwält:in" sind unter https://www.duribonin.ch/podcast/ oder auf allen üblichen Plattformen zu hören

Send us a textThis episode features Josh Blum and John Vance.For free command and leadership support, check out bshifter.com Sign up for the B Shifter Buckslip, our free weekly newsletter here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/fmgs92N/BuckslipShop B Shifter here: https://bshifter.myshopify.comAll of our links here: https://linktr.ee/BShifterPlease subscribe and share. Thank you for listening!Josh Blum, Blue Card Program Manager, delivers a comprehensive update on Blue Card's expanding universe of command training programs and system enhancements. • Successful FDIC presence with over 1,000 meaningful visitor conversations, addressing misconceptions about Blue Card being "just a communication system"• B Shifter website (bshifter.com) offers free weekly training resources, articles, podcasts, and downloadable SOGs• New Train-the-Trainer classes announced in Central County (MO), Sterling Heights (MI), Volusia County (FL), and Bay County (FL)• 2025 Blue Card Conference features pre-conference workshops including safety train-the-trainer, mayday, strategic decision-making, and incident expansion courses• New Dispatcher 2.0 program launches with refreshed interface, updated content, and comprehensive e-book reference• Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) program debuts with first train-the-trainer in June, featuring modules for various aircraft emergencies• New CE modules cover multifamily buildings, radio communications, strategy shifts, and upcoming Technical Rescue Team awareness-level training• After Action Review module receiving enthusiastic adoption, helping departments target training to specific improvement areas• Schedule filling rapidly through end of 2025; departments encouraged to book training slots soonVisit bshifter.com to access free resources or contact Josh directly to schedule training for your department.

Send us a textThis episode features Josh Blum, Chris Stewart and John Vance.For free command and leadership support, check out bshifter.com Sign up for the B Shifter Buckslip, our free weekly newsletter here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/fmgs92N/BuckslipShop B Shifter here: https://bshifter.myshopify.comAll of our links here: https://linktr.ee/BShifterPlease subscribe and share. Thank you for listening!This episode was recorded on March 19, 2025.Lincoln Fire Department demonstrates Blue Card implementation during a  fire involving three structures in sub-zero temperatures.• Incident began with one fully involved structure that had already spread to exposures on both sides• Battalion Chief established defensive strategy for main fire building while directing offensive operations in salvageable exposures• IC maintained disciplined radio communication despite managing 13 companies across three structures• Company officer successfully stepped into Division Supervisor role when command staff was limited• Strategic decision to transition Delta exposure from offensive to defensive prevented resource waste• Effective use of deck guns and aerial operations to control main fire while protecting exposures• Incident demonstrates value of critical factor-based assignments over standard arrival-based protocols• Fire occurred in extreme weather conditions that complicated access and operations• Lincoln FD's commitment to After Action Reviews reveals areas for improvement despite successful outcomesJoin us in Cincinnati for the Blue Card Hazard Zone Conference, September 29-October 3rd. Register now at bshifter.com to secure your spot!

What does it take to develop a champion—not just on the scoreboard, but in life? Coach Tommy Richardson brings 60+ years of wisdom to this question, revealing a framework that transforms athletes from the inside out.At 88 years young, Richardson shares the journey that led him from high school football fields to corporate leadership positions at State Farm, and finally to his current work as a mental performance coach. His "three-dimensional approach" to coaching addresses not just physical skills (first dimension), but also mental training (second dimension) and heart development (third dimension). This comprehensive methodology turned losing programs into championship contenders and eventually led to a stadium being named in his honor.Richardson draws a powerful distinction between success and excellence that challenges conventional thinking about winning. "Success is being number one," he explains, "but excellence is going as far as you can using all that you've got." This philosophy creates athletes who measure themselves against their own potential rather than just the scoreboard.The conversation explores practical frameworks like the SCORE method (Self-discipline, Concentration, Optimistic mindset, Relaxation/Response, Enjoyment) that helps athletes reach peak performance states. Richardson also shares how implementing "After Action Reviews" following competitions transforms even losses into growth opportunities. "You only lose when you stop learning and growing," he emphasizes.Whether you're a coach seeking to develop more complete athletes, a parent supporting a young competitor, or someone striving for personal excellence, Richardson's wisdom offers a roadmap to achievement that extends far beyond sports. His message reminds us that while athletic careers eventually end, the mental, emotional, and character foundations built through sport can last a lifetime.Are you an ATHLETE looking to take your training to the next level? Check out our website to learn more about 1-on-1 training opportunities:mentaltrainingplan.com/athletesAre you a COACH looking for an affordable year-round mental performance training program? Check out the MTP Academy available through our website:mentaltrainingplan.com/academy

Send us a textWant access to the book? go to PlatformGrowthBooks.comThe Power of Debriefing: Unlocking Insights for Successful LaunchesIn this episode of 'Market Your Message Show,' host Jonathan Milligan discusses the importance of debriefing in validating your business offer. Using the framework of After Action Reviews from the U.S. Army, Jonathan explains how systematic reflection and structured debriefs can enhance future launches. The episode covers creating a dedicated debrief spreadsheet, identifying successes to replicate, recognizing areas for improvement, brainstorming new ideas, and eliminating ineffective practices. Listeners are encouraged to adopt this practice to gain valuable insights and drive continuous improvement in their business launches.00:00 Welcome to the Market Show00:11 Introduction to 'Validate Your Offer'01:12 The Magic of the Debrief02:33 Debriefing: Your Secret Weapon03:38 Debrief or Bust: Avoiding Costly Mistakes05:56 Five Steps to a Killer Debrief11:41 Real-Life Debrief Exercise14:40 Key Takeaways and ConclusionImplement the Blogging System that 40x My Online Business! Click here to get the training video

Want to unlock your potential on and off the court? Dr. Alex Auerbach, former Senior Director of Wellness for the Toronto Raptors, reveals how the world's top performers analyze their games to accelerate improvement. Drawing from the Blue Angels' renowned debrief process, Dr. Auerbach shares a simple yet powerful framework that transforms how players review their matches. His three-question approach helps players at every level extract maximum value from each game. Learn: Why traditional "what went wrong" analysis sabotages improvement How to review matches without falling into self-criticism The exact questions elite performers ask after every game A powerful technique that uncovers hidden learning opportunities Why judgment-free analysis leads to faster improvement Download AIM7 and use it for free. Get 1 on 1 mental performance coaching with Momentum Labs, tell them AIM7 sent you. Connect with Alex on X & LinkedIn Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation Book Erik for your next event Quotable moments: "We're not evaluating - I'm not interested in 'that was terrible.' That's not helpful for learning and moving forward." - Dr. Alex Auerbach "It's not about what you did well or poorly - it's about what to keep doing and do differently." - Dr. Alex Auerbach "You'd be amazed at what comes out when you ask 'is there anything left unsaid?'" - Dr. Alex Auerbach ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, the #1 pickleball health and performance app that helps pickleball players win more, recovery faster, and prevent pain and injury. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - https://adaptation.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In the third installment of 'Emotional Intelligence for Dancers,' Dr. Chelsea delves into coping strategies for managing emotions over the long term, helping dancers recover from disappointment and frustration. She emphasizes the importance of reflection, after-action reviews, and maintaining a balance outside of dance. Practical tips include journaling, non-screen relaxation routines, and ensuring physical wellness. Dr. Chelsea advocates for the integration of these practices to foster resilience and emotional stability, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling dance experience.   Episode Resources: https://passionfordancepodcast.com/196   NEW TO THE SHOW?! Check out this New Listener Resource to dive into building mental toughness as a dancer.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Introduction to Emotional Intelligence for Dancers 00:45 Coping Strategies for Long-Term Emotional Management 02:22 Reflection and After Action Reviews 05:38 Journaling for Emotional Growth 07:54 Post-Performance Relaxation Routine 09:00 Maintaining Balance Outside of Dance 11:20 Physical Wellness and Long-Term Care 12:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

1. Pierluisi enmienda la Sesión Extraordinaria para incluir 24 designaciones2. 1 de cada 4 mujeres podrían ser víctimas de feminicidio en Puerto Rico, según reveló el Informe de la Evaluación de Riesgo del Departamento de Justicia que informa sobre los riesgos en las querellantes de la violencia doméstica3. Armas de fuego: elemento principal en muertes de menores en Puerto Rico4. Miedo en la salud: Empleados de empresas de seguros de salud en EEUU temerosos en medio de la ira pública tras el asesinato del director ejecutivo de UnitedHealthcare5. JCF proyecta el fin de la quiebra de la AEE para 20256. Semanario Claridad celebra 50 aniversario de su suplemento cultural En Rojo - La celebración inicia hoy en el Teatro Paradise de Rio Piedras-7. El informe "After Action Review of the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Lessons Learned and a Path Forward" presenta una evaluación integral de la respuesta a la pandemia y destaca lecciones críticas para la preparación futura8. La ira privada de Trump contra los “traidores” revela oscuros planes para 2025. Una entrevista con Brian Beutler, autor del substack “Off Message”, quien explica cómo los demócratas pueden y deben hacer más para alertar al público sobre los peligros de un segundo mandato de Trump.9. ¿Qué pasó en la presentación de La Otra Julia, la nueva novela de Mayra Santos Febres?Estas son algunas de las noticias que tenemos hoy En Blanco y Negro con Sandra.AUDIO:Este es un programa independiente y sindicalizado. Esto significa que se transmite simultáneamente por una serie de emisoras de radio y medios que son los más fuertes en sus respectivas regiones, por sus plataformas digitales, aplicaciones para dispositivos móviles y redes sociales. Estos medios son:1. Cadena WIAC - WYAC 930 AM Cabo Rojo- Mayagüez2. Cadena WIAC – WISA 1390 AM Isabela3. Cadena WIAC – WIAC 740 AM Área norte y zona metropolitana4. WLRP 1460 AM Radio Raíces La voz del Pepino en San Sebastián5. X61 – 610 AM en Patillas6. X61 – 94.3 FM Patillas y todo el sureste7. WPAB 550 AM - Ponce8. ECO 93.1 FM – En todo Puerto Rico9. Mundo Latino PR.comPodcast disponible en Spotify, Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts y otras plataformas https://anchor.fm/sandrarodriguezcottoTambién nos pueden seguir en:REDES SOCIALES:Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, Tumblr, TikTokBLOG:  En Blanco y Negro con Sandra http://enblancoynegromedia.blogspot.comSUSCRIPCIÓN:Substack, plataforma de suscripción de prensa independientehttps://substack.com/@sandrarodriguezcottoOTROS MEDIOS DIGITALES: ¡Ey! Boricua, Revista Seguros. Revista Crónicas y otros --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sandrarodriguezcotto/support

And their final conclusion?We should do it again, harder with a few tweaks.So … Our politicians have concluded (after consulting with the experts & bureaucrats) that despite being wrong about everything, no one should be held accountable, we should all come together in unity and we (the little people crushed by their arrogance, depravity and incompetence) must definitely regain trust in them to do it again harder the next time.This is the circus we live in today.Glaringly omitted from the After Action Review of the Covid-19 Pandemic: The Lessons Learned and a Path Forward, by the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic were any meaningful conclusions regarding death and injury from COVID jabs. In fact the report concluded that the COVID bio-weapons saved millions of lives as reported by Steve Kirsch in a recent Substack.Also omitted? Any admission of the FACT that the COVID policy response was not actually policy response at all. Every mitigation effort discussed in this report was likely crafted and deployed from central command. COVID was a massive, international military operation as reported by Lerman, Latypova and Watt and while this is largely undisputed, it is no longer spoken of in polite circles.Once again the limited hangout rears its ugly head.The GREAT lies (the military coup d'état and their killer shots) are obscured in a sea of half truths and benign admissions by politicians and bureaucrats from both sides of the political isle.Their ultimate goal is to preserve the status quo. We seek to upend it, so buckle up because 2025 is going to be bumpy!Tune in TODAY ———>https://rumble.com/v5xks72-the-covid-report-is-out-everything-they-told-us-was-a-lie-and-everything-th.htmlPlease Support Our Sponsors:Colonial Metals Group is the company Shannon trusts for all her metals purchases! Set up a SAFE & Secure IRA or 401k with a company who shares your values! Learn more HERE: https://colonialmetalsgroup.com/joyIf you are invested in the markets and need financial advice you can TRUST. Please consider Dom Pullano of PCM & Associates! He has been Shannon's advisor for over a decade and would love to help you grow!Call his toll free number today: 1-800-536-1368Or visit his website at https://www.pcmpullano.comShannon's Top Headlines December 9, 2024It's becoming ever more evident that the Covid pandemic was coordinated globally through military/intelligence alliances: https://substack.com/home/post/p-152576204The COVID Report And It's Stunning Conclusions/Omissions: https://brownstone.org/articles/congressional-committee-condemns-nearly-every-feature-of-the-covid-response/Techn-Fascists Flock To Trump - Leftists David Sacks & Jeff Bezos Are The LATEST: https://www.technocracy.news/trump-taps-arch-te Extra special bonus from Field of Greens!!!!Plug in the promo code SHANNON for an additional 15% off your purchase!Go to www.fieldofgreens.com to shop and save! Support the showPlease Support Our Sponsors! Achieve financial independence with Colonial Metals Group!!! Set up a SAFE & Secure IRA or 401k with a company who shares your values and supports this show! Learn about your options HERE ——>https://colonialmetalsgroup.com/joy

It's Friday, December 6th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus and Jonathan Clark Pastor charged with converting people through prayer A Baptist pastor in India, Pranjal Bhuyan, who also works as a teacher, was arrested last week in the Northeastern state of Assam following complaints from villagers that he was attempting to convert people through prayers, reports International Christian Concern. Attempting to heal people by praying for them is illegal under the Prevention of Evil Practices Act, enacted in February. This law purportedly wants to create science-based knowledge and a safe environment to protect human health. It also aims to end “evil” and “sinister practices” that lawmakers believe thrive on ignorance and people's ill health. The law criminalizes practices resorting to “magical healing” (prayers) and stipulates a three-year jail term and a fine for violations. Christian leaders believe the legislation is ultimately an attempt to restrict and curb the spread of Christianity in Assam. Pastor Bhuyan now holds the dubious distinction of being the first person to be arrested under this law. According to Open Doors, India is the 11th most difficult country worldwide in which to be a Christian. British young people are advocating for the unborn BBC One aired a documentary last week called “Young, British, and Anti-Abortion.” The film shows the rise of pro-life activism among members of Gen Z. One pro-lifer featured in the documentary was Eden McCourt of Abortion Resistance. She has received over 3.4 million views with her content online. Filmmaker Poppy Jay noted, “These activists are young, and they are in it for the long term. They know they are not going to change anyone's mind overnight, and their strong social media presence is just giving them more confidence. Yes, they might be a vocal minority, but they are effective at getting their message across.” In 1 Timothy 4:12, the Apostle Paul told Timothy, “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” Jeff Bezos applauds Trump's attack on regulations, stands by not endorsing Kamala Harris Amazon founder — and Washington Post owner — Jeff Bezos rarely speaks in public. And to get him to talk about politics in public is an even bigger feat. Political commentator Chris Cillizza said that Bezos did both on Wednesday — sitting down with the New York Times' Andrew Ross Sorkin. BEZOS: “If we're talking about Trump, I think it's very interesting. I'm actually very optimistic this time around. He seems to have a lot of energy around reducing regulation. And my point of view, if I can help him do that, I'm going to help him. Because we do have too much regulation.” Bezos suggested an economic growth strategy that would outpace the growth of the national debt. BEZOS: “This country is so set up to grow. If you look at the national debt, and how gigantic it is as a portion of [the Gross Domestic Product], these are real problems, and they're real long-term problems. The way you get out of them is by outgrowing them. “You're going to solve the problem of the national debt by making it a smaller percentage of GDP, not by shrinking the national debt, but by growing the GDP. You have to grow the denominator. That means you have to grow GDP at 3%, 4%, 5% a year and let the national debt grow slower than that. If you can do that, this is a very manageable problem.” In an attempt to appease Trump, Bezos applauded the President-elect's vision to cut regulations. BEZOS: “There are so many advantages here, but we are burdened by excessive permitting and regulation. President Trump is serious about this regulatory agenda, and I think he has a good chance of succeeding.” The New York Times interviewer, Andrew Sorkin, pointed to the blowback that Jeff Bezos received as owner of the Washington Post when he ordered the editorial staff not to endorse Kamala Harris for president and simply remain neutral on the editorial page instead. SORKIN: “Marty Baron, who was your former editor of that paper, he said, ‘This is cowardice with democracy as its casualty.'” BEZOS: “It was the right decision. I'm proud of the decision we made, and it was far from cowardly, because we knew there would be blowback, and we did the right thing anyway.” SORKIN:  “Okay, so let me ask you about that though. There was blowback. I think 250,000 people canceled their subscriptions.” Political commentator Chris Cillizza offered his analysis. CILLIZZA: “He does not want to make an enemy of the incoming president of the United States who has already targeted him repeatedly during his first term. So, I think this is of a piece with Bezos' decision to not run an editorial that, from the Washington Post editorial board, that endorsed Kamala Harris. He defended that decision. He said it wasn't cowardly; it was brave. Look, I think this is, at root, probably a business decision.” Congress definitively concludes COVID-19 came from Wuhan, China lab On December 2nd, the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic concluded its two-year investigation into the COVID-19 pandemic.  They released a final report entitled “After Action Review of the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Lessons Learned and a Path Forward.”  Since February 2023, the Select Subcommittee has sent more than 100 investigative letters, conducted more than 30 transcribed interviews and depositions, held 25 hearings and meetings, and reviewed more than one million pages of documents.  In their 520-page final report, which we have linked in our transcript today at www.TheWorldview.com, the Select Subcommittee's investigation documents  the five strongest arguments which demonstrate that COVID-19 most likely emerged from a laboratory in Wuhan, China. First, the virus possesses a biological characteristic that is not found in nature. Second, data shows that all COVID-19 cases stem from a single introduction into humans. This runs contrary to previous pandemics where there were multiple spillover events. Third, Wuhan is home to China's foremost Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome research lab, which has a history of conducting gain-of-function research at inadequate biosafety levels. Fourth, researchers at the Wuhan Institute of Virology were sick with a COVID-like virus in the fall of 2019, months before COVID-19 was discovered at the wet market. And fifth, by nearly all measures of science, if there was evidence of a natural origin it would have already surfaced. Anti-Bible PCUSA denomination has lost a million members And finally, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) released its annual statistics report on Tuesday. The mainline Protestant denomination, which continues to reject Biblical orthodoxy, now has about one million fewer active members or half as many as it did in 2009.  The denomination had 1.094 million members last year, down 46,000 from 2022. Member congregations also declined during the same period.  The mainline denomination's decline comes as it became accepting of sexually perverted lifestyles.  Leviticus 18:22 says, “Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, December 6th, in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Welcome fellow Joy Riders to the Masculine Journey Joyride Podcast! On this podcast you can expect to laugh and smile with Godly men who love the Lord and want nothing more than to honor and glorify God. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the Joy Ride. The Fall boot camp is now officially in the books, and we turn the page now to the After Action Review. This week the guys discuss their favorite memories from the fall boot camp.  Be sure to check out our other podcasts, Masculine Journey and Masculine Journey After Hours for more great content!

From a chaotic childhood to joining the military at 17, this entrepreneur discovered the therapeutic power of science and gamified it. In this special Veteran's Day episode of This is Small Business, John Coveyou, founder and CEO of Genius Games, a science-based board game company that has sold over half a million units worldwide, shares his journey. He discusses how military principles shaped his entrepreneurial mindset and led him to create engaging educational games. John shares the pivotal moment that inspired his first game and how crowdfunding transformed his hobby into a successful business.In this episode you'll discover: (0:00) How various business principles overlap with lessons learned in the military.(1:50) John explains how his interest in science helped him cope during tough times in the military.(2:59) While teaching chemistry, John noticed that his students were intimidated by the subject, sparking his idea for a game.(03:09) John connects the excitement of gaming to learning science and decides to create a game.(3:50) John details his early experiments with game mechanics and his journey through game design clubs.(4:12) How feedback from play-tests led to the creation of John's first game and the push to publish it.(4:49) John discusses how his crowdfunding campaigns validated his business idea and led to further success.(5:37) The moment John decided to leave his engineering job and pursue his passion full-time.(7:20) John explains the After Action Review process and how it encourages continual improvement in business.(12:35) The power of perspective in entrepreneurship, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth.

In this episode, the vital topic of building trust within teams is explored. Trust is the cornerstone of effective leadership and is essential for achieving peak performance. Without trust, leaders cannot establish psychological safety, manage resources effectively, or make sound decisions. Building and maintaining trust within teams not only empowers leaders to inspire and guide their teams but also fosters a culture of cooperation and mutual support, ensuring long-term organizational success. Practical strategies for instilling trust and maintaining it consistently are discussed, emphasizing the importance of communication, leading by example, and accountability. Timestamped Overview [00:00:08] Introduction to the Podcast and Episode[00:00:50] The Importance of Building Trust in Teams[00:01:31] The Military Perspective on High-Performing Teams[00:02:58] The Role of Trust in Achieving Peak Performance[00:03:48] The Consequences of a Lack of Trust[00:06:22] Building Trust Through Communication[00:07:28] Establishing Non-Work-Related Communication[00:08:50] Facilitating Open Lines of Communication in Teams[00:10:23] Enabling Cross-Team Communication with After Action Reviews[00:11:34] Leading by Example to Build Trust[00:12:29] The Importance of Accountability in Building Trust[00:13:33] Positive and Negative Connotations of Accountability[00:15:30] Maintaining Trust Within Teams[00:16:01] Consistency in Building Trust Over Time[00:16:54] Overcoming Setbacks in Trust[00:17:40] Showing Humility and Transparency[00:18:24] Rebuilding Trust Among Team Members For the complete show notes be sure to check out our website: https://leaddontboss.com/308

 Andy and Mon-Chaio challenge the traditional notions of root cause analysis and incident reviews within complex systems. They examine how the framing of ensuring errors 'never happen again' can be counterproductive, suggesting a shift towards faster recovery and continuous learning instead. Drawing parallels with After Action Reviews in the military and Netflix's Chaos Monkey, they advocate for embracing controlled chaos and fostering a culture of practice and micro-decisions. Listeners will gain insights into how technical errors and normative errors are perceived, and why focusing on organizational culture can be more effective than strict process adherence. By the end, listeners will understand the importance of balancing process with flexibility and why living at the edge of chaos is crucial for organizational resilience. Transcript: https://thettlpodcast.com/2024/09/29/s2e39-living-on-the-edge-of-chaos/ References Books by Sidney Dekker - https://sidneydekker.com/books/ Chaos Monkey - https://netflix.github.io/chaosmonkey/ Andy's talk "From Outage to Understanding" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5grWMM5nIC4

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Tuesday afternoon, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey will join city officials to announce that the city has completed all recommendations from the 2022 After-Action Review. Those were the recommendations put in place after a stinging analysis came out of law enforcement's response to the civil unrest following the murder of George Floyd.Mayor Frey will be joined by the city's safety commissioner, police chief and fire chief. They will also announce the implementation of a new emergency communications tool for Minneapolis. MPR's own Matt Sepic is following this story, he joined MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer to explain what we know so far.

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An AAR is a military term for "AFTER ACTION REVIEW".  Tom reviews the "actions" of his friends Tony and Karin's wedding! Is it appropriate to give a donation in lieu of a wedding gift? Tom Kelly calls his friend Karin to tell her that he is making a donation with her wedding gift. How will she handle it? PLUS some times that Tom was not welcome at weddings. Quinnipiac University's Father Lou Scholarship Fund Click View All Programs and select Father Louis Evangelisto Scholarship Fund. https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1656/giving/interior.aspx?sid=1656&gid=2&pgid=509&cid=1244 

John L. Gronski, Major General (U.S. Army Retired) is the founder and CEO of Leader Grove LLC, a keynote speaker, leadership seminar facilitator, executive coach, and author. John also serves as a leadership fellow for the Association of the United States Army. John earned an MBA from Penn State Great Valley, a master's in strategic studies from the U.S. Army War College, and has been trained as a Certified DISC Practitioner and Six Sigma Black Belt. John has earned a superb reputation as an international speaker, a motivational storyteller, and a much sought-after leadership seminar facilitator. His presentations feature inspirational stories and wisdom gained from his own leadership experience and the experience of others. John's Books: https://store.leadergrove.com/ - Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.com Blog: https://blog.ims-online.com/ Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesagood/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99 Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:20) John Gronski's background (02:33) About his book As Iron Sharpens Iron (03:23) Tool: Leadership philosophy - Character, Competence, and Resilience (04:13) Tip: Importance of Values, Trust, and Care in the character of a Leader (06:59) Integrity - An essential element of character (08:42) Technique: Cultivating trust by trusting others first (13:15) Technique: Repairing trust (15:17) Counter example to understand the value of trusting others first (17:01) Tip: Character-based servant leadership for long term success (18:07) Technique: Servant leadership mindset (20:25) Concept of Muddy Boots leadership (24:32) Tip: Importance of showing appreciation to subordinates (27:28) Leading with purpose is critical (28:48) Tool: Commander's Intent - A tool for leaders (31:13) Technique: Adjusting leadership style based on team's experience level (32:43) Tip: Treating everyone individually (34:14) Not everyone deserves a mentor (35:16) About 360 Degree Mentorship (37:43) Leaders are expected to change an organization (39:29) Tip: Leaders need to be vulnerable and develop humility (42:48) Technique: Displaying integrity by giving praise (45:28) Learning from mistakes and making changes (48:03) Technique: Doing an After Action Review and share the lessons learned (52:21) Concept of Tactical Patience (56:22) Key Takeaway (57:26) Conclusion

Emergencies rarely give advanced warning. That's why Plano prioritizes preparation efforts. Nick Robison joins the podcast to talk about an important aspect of emergency management: After Action Reviews. A key part of how Plano learns & improves happens after an emergency occurs. Download & Listen:  https://apple.co/2qngea0  This month's story links:   BEHIND THE SCENES: Emergency Management and After Action Reviews with Nick Robison Plano Emergency Management FEMA CERT – Community Emergency Response Team Emergency Operations Center

The Washington Commanders win over the Arizona Cardinals brought us something we want to see more of moving forward, and something we want to see less of in our After Action Review. Plus, we hear from Montez Sweat after the game and legends Joe Theismann, Robert Griffin III (RGIII), and Champ Bailey from before Sunday's Week 1 victory. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Washington Commanders win over the Arizona Cardinals brought us something we want to see more of moving forward, and something we want to see less of in our After Action Review. Plus, we hear from Montez Sweat after the game and legends Joe Theismann, Robert Griffin III (RGIII), and Champ Bailey from before Sunday's Week 1 victory.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The CopDoc Podcast Episode 108 Ever wondered how the principles of a 70s Dutch football team could be applied to policing? Simon Byrne, former Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable and current Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland takes us through his unique strategy. Starting his career in London, Simon's policing methods soon became heavily influenced by the concepts of Larry Sherman and Jack Maple, leading to a significant reduction in crime rates. As he progressed to the role of Assistant Chief Constable, Simon took inspiration from the football field, applying tactics akin to the Dutch football team of the 1970s to implement a 'total war on crime.' Simon's 'Big Wing' theory, a twice-monthly mobilization of police focused on specific areas of crime, was instrumental in reducing crime rates by an impressive five percent. His journey led him to Northern Ireland where, instead of focusing solely on counter-terrorism efforts, Simon decided to invest in improving everyday policing efficiency. With a fresh approach towards police visibility and access, Simon shares his counter-cultural decision to go against the grain. As he embarked on his mission to modernize the organization by investing in technology, he also realized the importance of consensus-building and local policing. In his quest to create a learning organization, Simon Byrne has shed light on the significance of After Action Reviews and how he uses principles of big business to stay ahead in the policing game. This insightful episode, packed with Chief Byrne's lessons from his career, is an invaluable source for anyone interested in modern-day policing.Contact us: copdoc.podcast@gmail.com Website: www.copdocpodcast.comIf you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com

The State Department has released an After Action Review on Afghanistannearly two years after the U.S.' catastrophic military withdrawal from that country, which concluded on Aug. 30, 2021.The report was released following a 90-day review and included more than “150 interviews with current and former State Department officials at all levels of the organization and reviewed relevant documents and other materials.”The State Department released the report, finalized in March 2022, on June 30. “It's just shameful, and starting with the timing of the release, they dropped it on the afternoon of the Friday before the 4th of July, which is just a naked attempt to bury it, to not have anybody pay attention to it,” says Victoria Coates, a senior research fellow in international affairs and national security at The Heritage Foundation. “But fortunately, there is such interest in this topic that they can't. They can't hide how bad this is and this is their own people doing the reporting.” (The Daily Signal is the news outlet of The Heritage Foundation.) Coates adds:The State Department was shifting blame to the Department of Defense, and basically nobody wanted to be left holding the bag. And what the result was, was 13 dead American heroes in Kabul that didn't need to be sacrificed.Coates joins today's episode of “The Daily Signal Podcast” to discuss the State Department's report and her thoughts on the timing of its release, as well as on the end of Israel's recent military operation in the West Bank city of Jenin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The State Department has released an After Action Review on Afghanistannearly two years after the U.S.' catastrophic military withdrawal from that country, which concluded on Aug. 30, 2021. The report was released following a 90-day review and included more than “150 interviews with current and former State Department officials at all levels of the organization and […]

“Preventable injuries, commonly known as “accidents,” are the fourth leading cause of U.S. deaths. The cost of unintentional injuries to Americans and their employers exceeds $730 billion nationally, or $6,200 per household, and causes great suffering for individuals and their families”Safety matters every day of the year, but during June it gets the extra attention it deserves, June is National Safety Month and we are here to support!At Nolan Consulting Group, we believe  Safety needs continual attention in your organization, throughout all departments and have continued to focus and build upon a certification program to ensure the organizations we work with hold safety practices with high regard. A few weeks ago, Kahtyn and two of our team mates joined some folks from the team at nolan painting at their 2023 Safteve captive event to learn and network with industry leaders.On today.s episode, Kathryns shares her core takeaways  from that event , from compliance and After Action Reviews, with a wrap up on the status and strategic planning for NCG's safety focus. 

Military Medicine & WarDocs present: "A Ready Medical Force Special Collection" MILMED-D-21-00296: Lessons Learned During Prolonged Care of Combat Casualties by a Minimally Manned Surgical Team EPISODE SUMMARY Discover the realities of providing medical care in combat zones with our special guest, Army Lieutenant Colonel Richard Lesperance, MD, an Active Duty Trauma Surgeon who has faced the unique challenges of working in austere Role II facilities. Learn from Rich's invaluable experiences as we discuss his paper, "Lessons Learned During Prolonged Care of Combat Casualties by a Minimally Manned Surgical Team," published in the Journal of Military Medicine, and uncover the crucial insights gained from these high-pressure situations. In this eye-opening conversation, we delve into the world of Crisis Standards of Care and their application in the battlefield setting, comparing their usage during the COVID pandemic to their role in deployed environments with limited resources. Join us as we explore how to prepare junior team members for life-or-death scenarios, approach after-action reviews, and equip surgical teams to handle prolonged care scenarios in the future. Don't miss this compelling and insightful discussion with LTC Richard Lesperance, MD as we reveal the crucial lessons learned from the frontlines of combat medicine. EPISODE CHAPTERS (0:00:01) - Prolonged Care in Combat Zones (0:12:16) - Preparing for Prolonged Casualty Care   EPISODE CHAPTER SUMMARIES (0:00:01) - Prolonged Care in Combat Zones (12 Minutes) Army Lieutenant Colonel Richard Lesperance, MD, an Active Duty Trauma Surgeon with a wealth of experience in working in austere Role II facilities, joins us to explore the concerns that arise when a small surgical team is required to provide prolonged casualty care in an austere environment, and the importance of lessons learned from such experiences. Rich shares his paper in the Journal of Military Medicine titled "Lessons Learned During Prolonged Care of Combat Casualties by a Minimally Manned Surgical Team". He explains what an FRSD (Forward Resuscitative Surgical Detachment) is, and how they are prepared to care for critically injured patients. Rich shares two cases from his deployment in Afghanistan, and how his team had to extend care beyond the expected evacuation time frame.   (0:12:16) - Preparing for Prolonged Casualty Care (7 Minutes) We explore the role of Crisis Standards of Care and how they are applied in an FST on the battlefield. We examine how the concept of Crisis Standards of Care was used during the COVID pandemic and how that is applied to a deployed environment with limited resources. We discuss how to prepare junior team members for patients who may not survive due to lack of resources, and how to approach after-action reviews. Ultimately, we look at how to better equip teams for prolonged care scenarios and how to properly train for the future.   EPISODE KEYWORDS Combat Medicine, Trauma Surgeon, Prolonged Care, Austere Environments, Crisis Standards of Care, Minimally Manned Surgical Team, Journal of Military Medicine, Forward Surgical Team, COVID Pandemic, Limited Resources, Junior Team Members, After-Action Reviews, Life-or-Death Scenarios, Preparing for Prolonged Care, Training for the Future   #Military #Medical #Podcast #WarDocs #ProlongedFieldCare #SurgicalTeams #Trauma #MilitaryMedicine #Telemedicine #Training #AustereEnvironments #JointTraumaSystem #JTS #CrisisCareStandards   Honoring the Legacy and Preserving the History of Military Medicine The WarDocs Mission is to improve military and civilian healthcare and foster patriotism by honoring the legacy, preserving the oral history, and showcasing military medicine career opportunities, experiences, and achievements. Find out more and join Team WarDocs at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/ Check our list of previous guest episodes at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/episodes  Listen to the “What We Are For” Episode 47. https://bit.ly/3r87Afm WarDocs- The Military Medicine Podcast is a Non-Profit, Tax-exempt-501(c)(3) Veteran Run Organization run by volunteers. All donations are tax-deductible, and 100% of donations go to honoring and preserving the history, experiences, successes, and lessons learned in military medicine. A tax receipt will be sent to you. WARDOCS documents the experiences, contributions, and innovations of all military medicine Services, ranks, and Corps who are affectionately called "Docs" as a sign of respect, trust, and confidence on and off the battlefield, demonstrating dedication to the medical care of fellow comrades in arms.           Follow Us on Social Media Twitter: @wardocspodcast Facebook: WarDocs Podcast Instagram: @wardocspodcast LinkedIn: WarDocs-The Military Medicine Podcast

Providing effective feedback is one of the most important skills that a leader needs to possess. Throughout your day, whether you realize it or not, many of your interactions are going to be about providing the actionable feedback that others need to help grow the business.In this episode, Joel Miller walks through two different forms of communication: feedback that you give to others and feedback that you give to yourself. In the first half of the episode, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller talk through all of the steps of the After Action Review and explain how it is an essential part of growing Full Focus. After that, Joel speaks with Ayelet Fishbach, psychologist in the University of Chicago Booth's School of Business and author of Get It Done: Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation. They talk about how to present feedback in ways that people can hear and act on.For more podcasts, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/podcast.The Business Accelerator podcast is a reflection of the values and processes inside the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. If you want a free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Providing effective feedback is one of the most important skills that a leader needs to possess. Throughout your day, whether you realize it or not, many of your interactions are going to be about providing the actionable feedback that others need to help grow the business.In this episode, Joel Miller walks through two different forms of communication: feedback that you give to others and feedback that you give to yourself. In the first half of the episode, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller talk through all of the steps of the After Action Review and explain how it is an essential part of growing Full Focus. After that, Joel speaks with Ayelet Fishbach, psychologist in the University of Chicago Booth's School of Business and author of Get It Done: Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation. They talk about how to present feedback in ways that people can hear and act on.For more podcasts, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/podcast.The Business Accelerator podcast is a reflection of the values and processes inside the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. If you want a free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is the last episode in our three-part look at the Weekly Preview. We previously talked about the Weekly Big 3 and the After Action Review. Our focus this time is on planning the upcoming week. This is the moment where you take all of the lessons learned from your After Action Review and combine those with the Weekly Big 3 tasks that you've already decided are essential. A properly planned week can be the difference between feeling great about what you've achieved and simply surviving to the weekend.Courtney and Verbs talk you through three important elements that will help you get your week set up for success. Also, Courtney flips the tables on Nick and gives him a quiz about the history of goal setting.Purchase Mind Your Mindset: The Science That Shows Success Starts with Your Thinking at www.mindyourmindsetbook.com.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Oi4hhnsw1OcMake sure to visit all of the other cool planner users over in the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more podcasts, visit www.focusonthispodcast.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As we continue our exploration of the Weekly Preview, this week we turn our attention towards the After Action Review (AAR). Completing your AAR is a critical step in building momentum towards accomplishing your goals, but you have to make sure you think critically as you fill it out.In this episode, Courtney and Verbs talk you through the four questions of the After Action Review and provide both the rationale and some helpful tips to help you get the most out of filling it out. Also, Courtney speaks with Dr. Nicole Coomber who is the Assistant Dean at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business. (She's also a Full Focus Planner Certified Pro!) Dr. Coomber offers some data-driven insights into why the Full Focus Planner works so well and shares a new paradigm to help shape your Weekly and Daily Big 3.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Neag0qYDcfATo talk with other Full Focus Planner users (and Certified Pros!), then make sure to join the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more episodes, visit www.focusonthispodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode is co-hosted by Nick Brunacini, Josh Blum and John Vance.We talk about continuous improvement on the fireground and the importance of common SOP's and a meaningful way to facilitate feedback for continuous improvement. Sign up for the B Shifter Buckslip, our free weekly newsletter here.Shop B Shifter here. The Hazard Zone Conference is back. Register before April 1 and save $100! Register here!Please subscribe and share. Thank you for listening! 

Who is the Little Guy?The Little Guy is a version of yourself that lives in your head.It's an inner voice that sows doubt, fear, and self-hatred. The little guy is a dark part of you that tears you down and pushes you to be petty and negative. It's an inner voice that we must all overcome if we seek to live happy, healthy lives.Why is overcoming the Little Guy important?Because the Little Guy robs leaders of valuable thinking time, resulting in less effective solutions, less inspirational interaction, and even less time leading.To lead well, leaders need the full capacity of their minds. They must have time to think, and those thoughts have to be very clear.Our brains are kind of like computers. We only have so much space available to process things. If we clog our brains up with the unproductive, maybe even counterproductive, thoughts of the Little Guy, we're reducing our capacity to TPL (Think, Plan, and Lead). To be the best leaders we can be, we must learn how to overcome the Little Guy, because it's destructive, distracting, and takes you off task.How do we contain the Little Guy?One - Acknowledge that the Little Guy occupies space in your head and commit to containing it.Two - Keep the Little Guy contained. At the time of big decisions and important interactions ask yourself, "am I containing the Little Guy?" Develop an internal leadership kata[1] tocontain the Little Guy. Optimize your Inner-Coach – the adversary of the Little Guy. Perform Hansei (self-reflection). Use the 3 Questions of the After-Action Review to do this. What was supposed to happen? What actually happened? What will I commit to do next time to improve the outcome? Approach everything with Shoshin – the Beginner's Mind.Three - Read the book, “The Wise Advocate the Inner Voice of strategic leadership”, by Art Kleiner, Jeffrey Schwartz, and Josie Thompson.Four - Develop a Life Purpose that is noble, a Life Vision, and a personal Code of Ethics.Five - Gain input, advice, and feedback from a mentor, or personal board of advisors.Six - Practice, practice, practice.Key ToolsWrite us at info@tplshow.org for a free guide on how to contain the Little Guy.“The Wise Advocate the Inner Voice of strategic leadership”, by Art Kleiner, Jeffrey Schwartz, and Josie Thompson.Full Show Notes & Transcript - https://www.dropbox.com/s/n7i7dldups0983l/Show%20Notes%20%26%20Transcript%20for%20Episode%2010%20-%20The%20Little%20Guy.pdf?dl=0 Episode Transcript[00:00] Luke: Everybody. Welcome back to the TPL Show. First off, I think wemaybe owe the listeners an apology.[00:10]Dave: Why is that?[00:11]Luke: Well, we haven't recorded them.[00:12]Dave: Well, that's true. We certainly got distracted by hot projects andthe holidays and all that stuff.[00:21]Luke: So 2023 New Year.[00:26]Dave: Happy New Year.[00:28]Luke: Happy New Year to all of our listeners. Yeah. So here we are.We're recording in our new recording studio.[00:36]Dave: Yes. We vacated the loft, and we...

After Action Review episode with O.T. and Rex in the Combat Closet. We discussed current military events with some highlights from the past year, our POG Pro, the Scum Bag SM's of the week and our Military Movie Review. In the Smoke Pit we showcased some holiday gift ideas for veterans and hit up some highlights from previous episodes. Semperhooah.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/semperhooah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/semperhooah/support

This show we do an After Action Review of Scott Jedlinski's Modern Samurai Project  Red Dot Instructor class that Eric just attended 29-30 Oct 2022 outside Fort Bragg NC.   https://www.modernsamuraiproject.com/   Scott's MSP targets.   Please subscribe and share our podcast with friends and family.  Visit our website for bios, future events and info at www.evosec.org  Like, follow and share us on Facebook and Instagram @evosecusa WE ARE PUMPED TO HAVE A NEW AFFILIATE LINK FOR ORIGIN AND JOCKO FUEL!!!  Help support this show by purchasing any of your JiuJitsu gear, Jocko Supplements, books clothing and more... link below. Origin/Jocko Fuel – Bringing back American manufacturing, producing the best Jiu-Jitsu Gis on the market, Jeans, rash guards, and world class supplements to help you on the path.  Use EvoSec10 at checkout for 10% off, this helps us greatly.  EVOSEC Originusa.com AFFILIATE LINK Tenicor – www.tenicor.com they are educators, and innovators in the holster market.  They are firearms instructors themselves, pressure testing their gear in multiple force on force events every year.  We support those who do the work.   Patronizing our sponsors helps us greatly so thank you in advance.   Evolution Security is Eric Davis, Aaron Davis and Brian Schilt; specializing in self-protection education, defensive pistol and carbine, consulting, and weapons based grappling.  Their mission is to help those serious about protecting themselves and their loved ones, become more capable though filtered information, recommended study, and highlighting their mentors who are the best in the field.   In addition, Eric and Aaron (twins) are musicians keeping with Musashi's adage that martial artist should focus on art outside of the martial (bumper music recorded by the brothers). 

Providing effective feedback is one of the most important skills that a leader needs to possess. Throughout your day, whether you realize it or not, many of your interactions are going to be about providing the actionable feedback that others need to help grow the business.In this episode, Joel Miller walks through two different forms of communication: feedback that you give to others and feedback that you give to yourself. In the first half of the episode, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller talk through all of the steps of the After Action Review and explain how it is an essential part of growing Full Focus. After that, Joel speaks with Ayelet Fishbach, psychologist in the University of Chicago Booth's School of Business and author of Get It Done: Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation. They talk about how to present feedback in ways that people can hear and act on.For more podcasts, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/podcast.The Business Accelerator podcast is a reflection of the values and processes inside the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. If you want a free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Providing effective feedback is one of the most important skills that a leader needs to possess. Throughout your day, whether you realize it or not, many of your interactions are going to be about providing the actionable feedback that others need to help grow the business.In this episode, Joel Miller walks through two different forms of communication: feedback that you give to others and feedback that you give to yourself. In the first half of the episode, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller talk through all of the steps of the After Action Review and explain how it is an essential part of growing Full Focus. After that, Joel speaks with Ayelet Fishbach, psychologist in the University of Chicago Booth's School of Business and author of Get It Done: Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation. They talk about how to present feedback in ways that people can hear and act on.For more podcasts, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/podcast.The Business Accelerator podcast is a reflection of the values and processes inside the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. If you want a free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nick Delgadillo is the head instructor over the Starting Strength coach certification program and the founder of Lift, Fight, Win.   Starting Strength under the leadership of Mark Rippetoe, author of the storied book of the same title has been making people stronger and more useful for years.  The program is a reductionist barbell training system using archetypal human movement biomechanics with linear progression and movement cues that everyone can easily learn.  For more information: Starting Strength or to buy a book Starting Strength Book Nick is also a JiuJitsu and Combatives coach at IOWAPARKBJJ.COM In this show we talk at length about Nick's life and contribution as a consummate coach.  We also do a small After Action Review of the recent Rangemaster Advanced Firearms Instructor Development Course that Nick, Eric and Aaron attended together.   Lastly check out the Starting Strength Podcast for additional strength and fitness news and discussion.   Please subscribe and share our podcast with friends and family.  Visit our website for bios, future events and info at www.evosec.org  Like, follow and share us on Facebook and Instagram @evosecusa WE ARE PUMPED TO HAVE A NEW AFFILIATE LINK FOR ORIGIN AND JOCKO FUEL!!!  Help support this show by purchasing any of your JiuJitsu gear, Jocko Supplements, books clothing and more... link below. Origin/Jocko Fuel – Bringing back American manufacturing, producing the best Jiu-Jitsu Gis on the market, Jeans, rash guards, and world class supplements to help you on the path.  Use EvoSec10 at checkout for 10% off, this helps us greatly.  EVOSEC Originusa.com AFFILIATE LINK Keepers Concealment Original authority on Appendix Holsters, Appendix Training  Offer high-Performance Handgun Training - specializing in Concealed Carry Performance.  Keepers Concealment also - proud affiliate CCWSAFE, the truly proven legal service membership company - offering dedicated legal defense heaven forbid you're forced to use lethal force.   To buy a holster, sign up for a class, inquire about hosting a course or join CCWsafe, Use EVOTWINS for 10% off.  Keepersconcealment.com To sign up for CCWsafe: https://keepersconcealment.com/ccw-safe Tenicor – www.tenicor.com they are educators, and innovators in the holster market.  They are firearms instructors themselves, pressure testing their gear in multiple force on force events every year.  We support those who do the work.   Patronizing our sponsors helps us greatly so thank you in advance.   Evolution Security is Eric Davis, Aaron Davis and Brian Schilt; specializing in self-protection education, defensive pistol and carbine, consulting, and weapons based grappling.  Their mission is to help those serious about protecting themselves and their loved ones, become more capable though filtered information, recommended study, and highlighting their mentors who are the best in the field.   In addition, Eric and Aaron (twins) are musicians keeping with Musashi's adage that martial artist should focus on art outside of the martial (bumper music recorded by the brothers). 

The key components of an After Action Review include analyzing the following: What happened, why did it happen, and how can it be done better going forward. Experienced Emergency Manager, Zack Borst, along with Orlando District Fire Chief Walt Lewis are no strangers to this concept. As two of the major contributors to The Readiness Lab's recent certification, The Readiness Lab's recent training and certification, “Emergency Management Response for Dynamic Populations” in Atlanta, Zack and Chief Lewis join this week's episode to recap what many students and instructors have described as a memorable week for the future of Emergency Management exercises. In this episode, Zack and Chief Lewis share stories from “Attack at the Stadium” and describe how they and others involved in the various fields of disaster response will be able to benefit going forward from what they learned.The next certification for Emergency Management for Response for Dynamic Populations begins November 29th, 2022. Sign up now at: www.thereadinesslab.com/dynamic-populationsOverview:This course was created by field proven, emergency management subject matter experts. It was designed to push you into innovation, broaden your understanding, and test your ability to lead in a disaster.Emergency Management Response for Dynamic Populations dives deep into organizational style emergency management, also referred to as ‘civilian military operations' by the Department of Defense. As such, you are responsible for coordinating strategic actions during the most complex style of emergency management response.You will address the protection of life, property, and continuity of operations as an organizational representative, rather than a government representative with the legal authorities to act. This course will induce the stress of decision making and coordination. You will return to your organization as an enhanced, 'Next Level,” emergency manager.Doberman Emergency Management owns and operates the Disaster Tough Podcast. Contact us here at: www.dobermanemg.com or email us at: info@dobermanemg.com.We are proud to endorse L3Harris and the BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: L3Harris.com/ResponderSupport.

Take 2 of Combat Pistol Craft with Super Dave Harrington from Combat Speed LLC. Today we pay homage to James Yeager of Tactical Response and his fight with ALS, and do an After Action Review of the In

Take 2 of Combat Pistol Craft with Super Dave Harrington from Combat Speed LLC. Today we pay homage to James Yeager of Tactical Response and his fight with ALS, and do an After Action Review of the In

Text Hawk to 66866 for "Mindful Monday." It's a carefully curated email to help you start your work off on a high note. Full show notes at www.LearningLeader.com Twitter/IG: @RyanHawk12    https://twitter.com/RyanHawk12 Daniel Coyle is the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code, which was named Best Business Book of the Year by Bloomberg, BookPal, and Business Insider. Coyle has served as an advisor to many high-performing organizations, including the Navy SEALs, Microsoft, Google, and the Cleveland Guardians. His other books include The Talent Code, The Secret Race, The Little Book of Talent, and Hardball: A Season in the Projects, which was made into a movie starring Keanu Reeves. Coyle was raised in Anchorage, Alaska, and now lives in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, during the school year and in Homer, Alaska, during the summer with his wife Jenny, and their four children. Notes: Purpose isn't about tapping into some mystical internal drive but rather about creating simple beacons that focus attention and engagement on the shared goal. Successful cultures do this by relentlessly seeking ways to tell and retell their story. To do this, they build what you call “high-purpose environments.” High-purpose environments are filled with small, vivid signals designed to create a link between the present moment and a future ideal. They provide 2 simple locators that every navigation process requires: Here is where we are and Here is where we want to go. "The world we live in is a learning contest." Deep fun = Solving hard problems with people you admire. Schedule regular team “tune-ups” to place an explicit spotlight on the team's inner workings and create conversations that surface and improve team dynamics Foster strong culture in remote working scenarios. It doesn't take much physical togetherness to build strong teams. Encourage remote teams meet up in person twice a year Create belonging: every group knows diversity, equity, and inclusion matter, but what separates strong cultures is they aim to create belonging across racial lines. Ex: normalize uncomfortable conversations; read, watch, reflect together; gather data and share it • Build Trust. Ask the magic-wand question to each member of your team: if you could wave a magic wand and change one thing about the way we work, what would it be? Connect. Hold an anxiety party to serve as a pressure-relief valve, as well as a platform for people to connect and solve problems together. Change perspective. Have a once-a-week catch-up session with someone outside of your group. Make it safe to talk about mistakes: Strong cultures seek to highlight and remember their mistakes and learn from them • Listen. Listening to others' problems is one of the most powerful culture-building skills on the planet. It's also difficult. Restrain yourself from jumping in, listen, then say: Tell me more. Embrace the After-Action Review (or as the military calls it, the AAR): Talking together about the strengths and weaknesses of your performance will make your group better. The Billion Dollar Day When Nothing Happened – “These Ads Suck." That was the note that Larry Page wrote and hung up about Google Ad Words. What did Jeff Dean, a quiet, skinny engineer from Minnesota, do to make the ads not suck? He had no immediate need to fix the problem. He worked in Search (a different area of the company. And how did Jeff Dean respond when he was asked about it years later (he said he didn't even really remember it. It was just normal to do stuff like that)... There is a misconception that great cultures are places that are always happy. Doing great work is hard. The way we build great cultures is by doing hard things together focused on connection and safety. Life/Career advice: Think of your life in experiments and the learning loop. It is Experience + Reflection. Experience + Reflection. WRITE DOWN WHAT you've learned from your experiences. Writing creates clarity of thought. Amy Edmondson researched Chelsea and Mountain Medical – What made them a success? The answer lay in patterns of real-time signals through which the team members were connected. There were 5 things: Framing - They conceptualized MICS as a learning experience that would benefit patients and the hospital. Unsuccessful teams viewed it as an add-on to existing practices. Roles - Role clarity. Being told explicitly by the team leader why their individual and collective skills were important for the team's success Rehearsal - Practice a lot Explicit encouragement to speak up Active reflection - Between surgeries, successful teams went over their performance