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Are CRE and multifamily investors prepared for higher-for-even-longer interest rates? The Fed's decision to maintain the current level of the federal funds rate is no surprise, but this does not eliminate the challenges that persistently high interest rates have brought. The multifamily market may be the best-positioned CRE sector in the current economic environment, but many apartment operators are taking a cautious "heads in beds" strategy.Sources discussed in this episode:The New York Times: “As Fed Holds Rates Steady, Powell Says Next Step Is ‘Not at All Clear'” - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/07/business/federal-reserve-may-meeting.html FOMC May 7 Statement: https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20250507a.htmNewmark: “Q1 2025 Capital Markets Report” - https://www.nmrk.com/storage-nmrk/uploads/documents/hotel-nsights/1Q25-Newmark-State-of-the-U.S.-Capital-Markets_External.pdf CREDiQ: “The Extend-and-Pretend Surge: $40 Billion in CRE Loan Modifications Signals a Shifting Market” - https://cred-iq.com/blog/2025/04/17/the-extend-pretend-surge-40-billion-in-cre-loan-modifications-signals-a-shifting-market/ Cushman & Wakefield: “Multifamily's ‘firm foundation . . . through this next period of volatility'” - https://assets.cushmanwakefield.com/-/media/cw/americas/united-states/insights/research-report-pdfs/2025/multifamily-digest-may-2025.pdf?rev=e6619f079c7444b9b645574c1400f30e RealPage: “Operators Appear to Buy Occupancy as Rent Growth Slows in April” - https://www.realpage.com/analytics/april-2025-data-update/ Download Gray Capital's latest report: ⁠https://www.graycapitalllc.com/window/⁠Sign up for our free multifamily newsletter here: ⁠https://www.graycapitalllc.com/newsletter⁠ DISCLAIMERS: This podcast does not constitute professional financial advice and is for educational/entertainment purposes only. This podcast is not an offer to invest. Any offering would be made through a private placement memorandum and would be limited to accredited investors.

What to listen for:In today's episode of K9 Detection Collaborative, our hosts Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing discuss the keys to cleaning up your dog's behavior chain to help them stay on track and avoid distractions in the field.When it comes to reinforcing behavior, it's just as important to get clear on when not to train particular habits. Their rule of thumb? Avoid reinforcing tactics during moments of frustration in your dog. It's important to be systematic when training for search & rescue scenarios, setting clear boundaries and expectations for your dog, all while respecting their autonomy so that they can make snap decisions with confidence in high-stakes situations.With Deb Jones's Focus Unified Field Theory as their guide, the Dames of Detection navigate the complexities of canine focus in four areas—external, self, trainer, and task focuses. Understanding these focus types is crucial for managing distractions and maintaining a dog's attention during challenging search tasks.They dive into strategies that build a strong reinforcement system, allowing dogs to handle complex searches without becoming overwhelmed. They also explain why it's crucial to actively train blank areas with the intention of striking a balance between engagement and overwhelm for both handler and dog.Finally, Robin, Stacy, and Crystal define “self-employing” actions, and why it's a good idea to steer clear from reinforcing such behaviors, as well as the keys to nurturing understanding when building on and optimizing your dog's behavior chain.Key Topics:Why You Shouldn't Try Reinforcing Behaviors During Moments of Frustration (00:00)Systematic Searching and Maintaining Your Dog's Autonomy (05:51)When and When Not to Praise Your Dog (10:53)Four Types of Focus (17:52)The Importance of Actively Training Blank Areas (25:50)“Don't Reinforce Them For Self-Employing” (29:30)Building the Desire to do the Job Right (35:13)Building Understanding (41:03)Dames of Detection Takeaways (50:48)Resources:Deb Jones and the F.O.C.U.S Dog Training System: https://k9infocus.com/shiny-new-thoughts-on-focus/ | https://k9infocus.com/Join Robin for her winter webinar series!FENZI WebinarsFENZI CampWe want to hear from you:Check out the K9 Detection Collaborative FB page and comment on the episode post!K9Sensus Foundation can be found on Facebook and Instagram. We have a Trainer's Group on Facebook!Scentsabilities Nosework is also on Facebook. Here is a Facebook group you should join!Crystal Wing K9 Coach can be found here at CB K9 and here at Evolution Working Dog Club. Also, check out her Functional Obedience Class here.You can follow us for notifications of upcoming episodes, find us at 

Shelter in place remains for Sister Islands. All Clear issued for Grand Cayman. Damage Assessments in motion. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymannews #rafael #localnews

Charlie was seen at King Gizzard. Jeffrey has a hard time adjusting his camera and leaves twice during the show. Rover is not satisfied with the "All Clear." Get rid of that chair! A woman driving the wrong way on the highway. How long has he known? Some exciting news has been revealed. Man is seen on body cam singing after he was accused of decapitating his parents. 

Welcome to the only roundtable podcast in compliance as we celebrate our second century of shows. We have a plethora of topics for this episode, including the DOJ Whistleblower Incentive Program, a look at Solar Winds, a new Caremark decision, an effective internal audit and the new AI law in the EU, which we slice and dice from a variety of perspectives. We have the full quintet of Matt Kelly, Jonathan Armstrong, Karen Woody, Jonathan Marks, and our newest panelist, Karen Moore, all hosted by Tom Fox. 1. Jonathan Armstrong takes a look at the new EU Low regarding AI. He shouts out to Sir Andy Murray for a great career and life. 2. Matt Kelly asks multiple questions about the form of the guilty plea and what it may mean for compliance professionals going forward. He rants about Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis and her legislation for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. 3. Karen Moore considers the Centene case, which denied a Caremark claim. She rants about German TV only showing German competitors in their Olympic coverage and she shouts out to the perseverance of Ukrainians, where students attending class at the Kyiv School of Economics will stop class during an air raid and start class again when the All Clear is given. 4. Tom Fox shouts out to Simone Biles and the beauty, power, and grace of women's gymnastics at the Olympics, going back to Olga Korbut. 5. Karen Woody takes a deep dive into the district court's recent dismissal of the SEC complaint against SolarWinds. She shouts out to President Biden for bringing hostages home from Russia and a job well done. 6. Jonathan Marks reviews what makes internal controls effective. The members of Everything Compliance are: Karen Woody is one of the top academic experts on the SEC. Woody can be reached at kwoody@wlu.edu Matt Kelly is Founder and CEO of Radical Compliance. Kelly can be reached at mkelly@radicalcompliance.com Jonathan Armstrong is a UK colleague and an experienced data privacy/data protection lawyer in London. He can be reached at his new law firm, jonathan.armstrong@puntersouthall.law Jonathan Marks can be reached at jtmarks@gmail.com Karen Moore can be reached at kmoore51@fordham.edu The host and producer, rantor (and sometime panelist) of Everything Compliance is Tom Fox the Voice of Compliance. He can be reached at tfox@tfoxlaw.com. Everything Compliance is a part of the award-winning Compliance Podcast Network.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the only roundtable podcast in compliance as we celebrate our second century of shows. In this episode, Karen Moore is joined by Karen Woody, Jonathan Armstrong, Matt Kelly and Tom Fox for shout outs and rants. 1. Jonathan Armstrong shouts out to Sir Andy Murray for a great career and life. 2. Matt Kelly rants about Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis and her legislation for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. 3. Karen Moore rants about German TV only showing German competitors in their Olympic coverage and she shouts out to the perseverance of Ukrainians, where students attending class at the Kyiv School of Economics will stop class during an air raid and start class again when the All Clear is given. 4. Tom Fox shouts out to Simone Biles and the beauty, power, and grace of women's gymnastics at the Olympics, going back to Olga Korbut. 5. Karen Woody shouts out to President Biden for bringing hostages home from Russia and for a job well done. The members of Everything Compliance are: Jonathan Armstrong is a partner at Punter Southall in London. Karen Moore is an Adjunct Law professor at the Fordham School of Law. Matt Kelly is the founder of Radical Compliance. Jonathan Marks is a partner at BDO. Karen Moore can be reached at Kmoore51@fordham.edu The host of Everything Compliance is Tom Fox, who is the founder of the Compliance Podcast Network.

This special episode is a recording of your host, Alec Wons, being interviewed by Deputy Fire Marshal Travis McGaha from Concord Fire Department in North Carolina on his podcast "All Clear." Learn why first responders need to prioritize their physical and mental health, why every change starts with you, the story behind "The Chief Exchange Podcast" and Alec's background before working with first responders.

 Obama gives the final All Clear to his Deep State cronies and the final push to sack Joe Biden takes shape as the president tests for Covid. Is this the "medical condition" Biden told a BET interviewer would be the only thing to force his withdrawal from the election? Two powerful voices you need to hear from the Republican Convention take the mic: Former ICE Director Tom Homan, and newly-released from prison Trump advisor Peter Navarro. If Covid isn't the final nail in Joe's political coffin, these men and their words likely are.

https://youtu.be/DsQfPv8GqBg Forum Discussion Thread (https://forum.tuxdigital.com/t/260-lxqt-desktop-nouveau-lead-joins-nvidia-almalinux-making-waves-new-linux-tablet-more-linux-news/6210) We have some very interesting news this week, we've got a brand new major release of the LXQt desktop environment, there's a strange but potentially good twist in the ongoing saga of Nvidia and open source drivers, Red Hat drops the hardware ball and AlmaLinux catches it. Plus there's a new Linux Tablet trying to get kickstarted. All of this and more on this episode of This Week in Linux, Your Source for Linux GNews! Download as MP3 (https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2389be04-5c79-485e-b1ca-3a5b2cebb006/aa848458-f48e-48f5-8a66-ba5aaafce1f1.mp3) Sponsored by: Kolide - thisweekinlinux.com/kolide (https://thisweekinlinux.com/kolide) Want to Support the Show? Become a Patron = https://tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership) Store = https://tuxdigital.com/store (https://tuxdigital.com/store) Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:34 LXQt 2.0 Released 02:52 Former Nouveau Lead Developer Joins NVIDIA 05:51 AlmaLinux 9.4 Beta Released 09:04 Sponsored by Kolide 10:26 Mozilla Firefox 125 Released 11:59 Volla Tablet on Kickstarter supports Ubuntu Touch 13:39 Bazzite 2.5.0 Released 15:16 XZ Backdoor Gets the All-Clear 15:44 Outro Links: LXQt 2.0 Released https://lxqt-project.org/release/2024/04/15/release-lxqt-2-0-0/ (https://lxqt-project.org/release/2024/04/15/release-lxqt-2-0-0/) https://lxqt-project.org/ (https://lxqt-project.org/) https://9to5linux.com/lxqt-2-0-desktop-environment-officially-released-this-is-whats-new (https://9to5linux.com/lxqt-2-0-desktop-environment-officially-released-this-is-whats-new) https://www.phoronix.com/news/LXQt-2.0-Released (https://www.phoronix.com/news/LXQt-2.0-Released) https://linuxiac.com/lxqt-2-0-desktop-environment/ (https://linuxiac.com/lxqt-2-0-desktop-environment/) Former Nouveau Lead Developer Joins NVIDIA https://lore.kernel.org/nouveau/20240416234002.19509-1-bskeggs@nvidia.com/ (https://lore.kernel.org/nouveau/20240416234002.19509-1-bskeggs@nvidia.com/) https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ben-Skeggs-Joins-NVIDIA (https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ben-Skeggs-Joins-NVIDIA) https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/04/former-nouveau-driver-lead-joins-nvidia-and-sent-a-massive-patch-set/ (https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/04/former-nouveau-driver-lead-joins-nvidia-and-sent-a-massive-patch-set/) https://www.phoronix.com/news/Nouveau-Maintainer-Resigns (https://www.phoronix.com/news/Nouveau-Maintainer-Resigns) AlmaLinux 9.4 Beta Released https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-04-15-announcing-94-beta/ (https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-04-15-announcing-94-beta/) https://almalinux.discourse.group/t/re-adding-support-for-older-hardware/3851 (https://almalinux.discourse.group/t/re-adding-support-for-older-hardware/3851) https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-1086 (https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-1086) https://jonathanspw.com/posts/2024-03-31-dealing-with-cve-2024-1086/ (https://jonathanspw.com/posts/2024-03-31-dealing-with-cve-2024-1086/) https://lwn.net/Articles/968299/ (https://lwn.net/Articles/968299/) https://www.phoronix.com/news/AlmaLinux-9.4-Beta (https://www.phoronix.com/news/AlmaLinux-9.4-Beta) Mozilla Firefox 125 Released https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/125.0.1/releasenotes/ (https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/125.0.1/releasenotes/) https://9to5linux.com/mozilla-firefox-125-is-now-available-for-download-this-is-whats-new (https://9to5linux.com/mozilla-firefox-125-is-now-available-for-download-this-is-whats-new) https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/04/mozilla-firefox-125-released (https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/04/mozilla-firefox-125-released) https://www.phoronix.com/news/Firefox-125-AV1-EME-And-More (https://www.phoronix.com/news/Firefox-125-AV1-EME-And-More) Volla Tablet on Kickstarter supports Ubuntu Touch https://9to5linux.com/volla-tablet-launches-on-kickstarter-with-support-for-ubuntu-touch (https://9to5linux.com/volla-tablet-launches-on-kickstarter-with-support-for-ubuntu-touch) https://docs.ubports.com/en/latest/userguide/dailyuse/libertine.html (https://docs.ubports.com/en/latest/userguide/dailyuse/libertine.html) https://ubports.com/en/ (https://ubports.com/en/) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/volla/volla-tablet-simplify-your-digital-life (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/volla/volla-tablet-simplify-your-digital-life) https://ubuntu-touch.io/ (https://ubuntu-touch.io/) Bazzite 2.5.0 Released https://bazzite.gg/ (https://bazzite.gg/) https://universal-blue.org/ (https://universal-blue.org/) https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/04/bazzite-v25-has-fixes-for-lenovo-legion-go-and-asus-rog-ally-plus-smoother-installs/ (https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/04/bazzite-v25-has-fixes-for-lenovo-legion-go-and-asus-rog-ally-plus-smoother-installs/) https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-2-5-0-update-released/1108 (https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-2-5-0-update-released/1108) https://github.com/ublue-os/bazzite/releases/tag/v2.5.0 (https://github.com/ublue-os/bazzite/releases/tag/v2.5.0) XZ Backdoor Gets the All-Clear https://fedoramagazine.org/cve-2024-3094-all-clear/ (https://fedoramagazine.org/cve-2024-3094-all-clear/) https://www.linux-magazine.com/Online/News/XZ-Gets-the-All-Clear (https://www.linux-magazine.com/Online/News/XZ-Gets-the-All-Clear)

 Remodeling can be a messy process, yet it also carries the energy of release and rebirth. You get to let go of what no longer supports you and set up a more empowering scenario for yourself. This episode talks about freedom remodeling. On our last episode, I shared that I finally got the doctor's “ALL CLEAR” to start physical therapy on my abdomen and pelvic floor after I had colon surgery. I'm realizing that physical therapy is a core component in healing. I'll need to remodel the scar tissue that built up over the 8 weeks I wasn't active after the surgery. I'm here to spend quality solo time with you for EP178's Wise Walk as we discover our True Stride. Healing the scar tissue allows me to regain more movement in my body and strengthen my core. Similar to my healing body, I'm focusing my efforts so I can remodel my life all around with tender loving care. On our Wise Walk, I talk about finding which areas of your life need remodeling and how to take steps towards making a change. You can remodel life physically, spiritually, emotionally, and more. Come with me as we reflect on these Wise Walk questions: What experiences in your life are weighing you down or causing tension? What intentions can you set for those areas in your life that need remodeling? Can you set an intention to find solutions to the obstacles restricting you? Remodeling is not a passive experience. It requires work or an investment to have your vision come to fruition. Prepare to switch your life around by remodeling what needs your tender love care. Find freedom in remodeling with these Wise Walk questions: Are you putting anything off that is holding you back? Is there a worse consequence for not handling obstacles earlier? What do you envision for yourself in the best scenario? Can you use that scenario to take action towards remodeling your life? How are you managing your energy for remodeling your life? Who in your life is supporting or draining you while you're remodeling? Will you remodel your relationships as well? Join this inspiring community to uncover a new sense of freedom, and be sure to follow and review the True Stride podcast as we continue to exchange our light and Heart Value with each other.   In this episode: [00:23] - Welcome to the show! [02:41] - What intentions can you set for those areas in your life that need remodeling? [04:06] - Getting started early to set a steady foundation. [06:50] - How are you managing your energy for remodeling your life? [09:45] - Mary Tess talks about remodeling your life in the present and the past. PART 1 [12:46] - Mary Tess talks about remodeling your life in the present and the past. PART 2 [14:46] - Thank you for listening!   Memorable Quotes: “A little short term pain for long term gain.” - Mary Tess   Links and Resources: Mary Tess Rooney Email Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram Heart Value

WHAT'S GOING TO KILL YOU WORST AND FIRST? Understanding School Safety and Emergency Response This episode of Stop the Killing features Chris Joffe, author and the CEO of Joffe Emergency Services, an organization that makes communities safer by providing training and emergency concrete responses for schools in about 34 states. His book, ALL CLEAR, gives important lessons from a decade of managing crises in schools.  He shares insights into the headspace of parents, students, and staff in emergencies and reflects on need for effective communication and preparedness. He also stresses the relevance of making progress rather than denying or downplaying the potential for catastrophe. Moreover, Chris emphasizes the valuable role of first responders in emergencies and the realism behind response times. He leaves the audience with his marathoners approach to take one step at a time when navigating emergencies. WANT THE VIDEOS HEAD TO YOUTUBE @sarahferrismedia  And if you are wanting AD FREE | EARLY ACCESS | BONUS CONTENT  HIT THE BANNER ON APPLE PODCASTS TO SUBSCRIBE OR SUPPORT US: Patreon.com/stopthekilling  Send us your Listener Questions for our Tuesday episodes  Message us on instagram :  @conmunitypodcast @stopthekillingstories And for all things Katherine Schweit including where you can purchase her book STOP THE KILLING: How to end the mass shooting crisis head to: www.katherineschweit.com SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS, SUPPORTS THE PODCAST CRIMECON UK TICKETS HERE CRIMECON US TICKETS HERE DON'T forget to use DISCOUNT CODE “FERRIS”  BLENDJET Check out BlendJet: The original portable blender coupon: stk12 (case sensitive) custom URL: https://zen.ai/stk12   Go to blendjet.com and to save 12% use my special link, and the discount will be applied at checkout https://zen.ai/stk12 RESOURCES Stop the Bleed training FBI  RUN, HIDE, FIGHT This is a CONmunity Podcast Production on the Killer Podcasts Network Check out more: CONNING THE CON KLOOGHLESS - THE LONG CON GUILTY GREENIE THE BRAVERY ACADEMY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a monster length podcast as we go balls deep into K240, and have to come up for air halfway through, yes that's right kids, it's another two parter.   When we're not dredging up half remembered kids' TV themes, we're examining Bret Michaels' contribution to the genre of Christmas music and investigate the unfathomable social media activity of the members of Def Leppard.   Also in this issue: The Grip, Vixen, Last Crack, The Soho Roses, Tin Machine, adverts for Durex and All Clear shampoo, and a SCATHING review of Queen's new album.    We ponder the US (or U.S.) Festival of 1983 and consider a Rashomon style retelling of said event featuring Mötley Crüe, Judas Priest, Ozzy Osbourne and Van Halen.    In addition there's Steel Panther's Demolicious, Froggy Fresh, a reappraisal of Michael Bolton as a Glam metal act, Tongue Tied (again), Brookside and Hollyoaks' forays into horror, and the enigma that is Valensia.   Finally we recommend a few of our favourite podcasts. Apologies if we missed you out but by this point we were becoming delirious. It's a long one (snarf snarf), so buckle up!   Recorded 1st September 2023   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/can-i-pod-with-madness/id1667966016 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69OGJDFZRFu5mjHja3rEOn Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/search/can%20i%20pod%20with%20madness Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/fa9908fc-34dd-4638-b446-eef44988dfd3   Check out pics from the issue on our Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/podwithmadness/   YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6jGszBq8BFGbkFKM8zB6JC4fhcGQ8-Lp&si=VI7i54YQ2yQG0S7h   Tip us on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/podwithmadness   CAN I POD WITH MADNESS THEME by Oliver Gardiner  https://www.instagram.com/revilorenidrag/ @revilorenidrag   Our podcast recs; @gettothegoodstuffofficial @thebonfiresxm @1001albumcomplaints @ReelsOvSteel #BackToNow - @poprambler @recordsandbands #looksunfamiliar - @OutOnBlueSix @mick.wall7 @monstersofrockshow         #Podcast #Metal #HeavyMetal #Kerrang #80s #Rock #MetalHammer #Rock #ClassicRock    #Poison #DeepPurple #BretMichaels #Cher #Queen #SpinalTap #TheGrip #LastCrack #SohoRoses #VanHalen #DavidLeeRoth #USFestival #JudasPriest #OzzyOsbourne #BrianMay #StarFleet #Valensia #SteelPanther #FroggyFresh #Vixen #TinMachine #DavidBowie #Wombles #TotsTV #1989 #Emu #MichaelBolton #DefLeppard  

Matt Heller is a performance optimist with fanatic insights on leadership and how to keep people motivated.  Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/attractions_grp Watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theattractionsgrouppodcast Listen to the audio cast: https://linktr.ee/attractions_group Support the show through Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AttractionsPod Matt's web site: https://performanceoptimist.com/ Matt's podcast: http://attractionpros.com/category/podcast/ Join Matt's All Clear Learning Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/704195169765554 Buy Matt's book "All Clear" - https://www.amazon.com/All-Clear-Practical-Leaders-Support/dp/1614935513/ref=sr_1_1?crid=13PWDLH2OD1YH&keywords=matt+heller&qid=1683246442&sprefix=matt+helle%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1 Buy Matt's book "The Myth of Employee Burnout" - https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Employee-Burnout-happens-about-ebook/dp/B00G9GPT8M/ref=sr_1_2?crid=13PWDLH2OD1YH&keywords=matt+heller&qid=1683246442&sprefix=matt+helle%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-2

Despite some relative calm yesterday after First Republic's failure, today was anything but as huge hedging in markets along with more turmoil in the broader banking sector. Bad economic data around the world reinforces the dangers of the 2008-style that continues to unfold right in front of us.Eurodollar University's Money & Macro AnalysisBberg: First Republic's Demise Fails to Mark the All-Clear on Bankshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-05-01/first-republic-leaves-bank-world-still-seeking-all-clear-signalNYT: Smaller U.S. Banks Say the Crisis Is Contained, but Fears Persisthttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/24/business/regional-banks-crisis.htmlECB: The euro area bank lending survey - First quarter of 2023https://www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/ecb_surveys/bank_lending_survey/html/ecb.blssurvey2023q1~22c176b442.en.htmlTwitter: https://twitter.com/JeffSnider_AIPhttps://www.eurodollar.universityhttps://www.marketsinsiderpro.comhttps://www.PortfolioShield.netRealClearMarkets Essays: https://bit.ly/38tL5a7Epoch Times Columns: https://bit.ly/39ESkRfTHE EPISODESYouTube: https://bit.ly/310yisLVurbl: https://bit.ly/3rq4dPnApple: https://apple.co/3czMcWNDeezer: https://bit.ly/3ndoVPEiHeart: https://ihr.fm/31jq7cITuneIn: http://tun.in/pjT2ZCastro: https://bit.ly/30DMYzaGoogle: https://bit.ly/3e2Z48MReason: https://bit.ly/3lt5NiHSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3arP8mYPandora: https://pdora.co/2GQL3QgCastbox: https://bit.ly/3fJR5xQPodbean: https://bit.ly/2QpaDghStitcher: https://bit.ly/2C1M1GBPlayerFM: https://bit.ly/3piLtjVPodchaser: https://bit.ly/3oFCrwNPocketCast: https://pca.st/encarkdtSoundCloud: https://bit.ly/3l0yFfKListenNotes: https://bit.ly/38xY7pbAmazonMusic: https://amzn.to/2UpEk2PPodcastAddict: https://bit.ly/2V39XjrPodcastRepublic:https://bit.ly/3LH8JlVDISCLOSURESJeffrey Snider (The Promoter) is acting as a promoter for an investment advisory firm, Atlas Financial Advisors, Inc. (AFA). Jeffrey Snider is affiliated with AFA as a promoter only and is not in any way giving investment advice or recommendations on behalf of AFA. The Promoter is being compensated by a fee arrangement: The Promoter will receive compensation on a quarterly basis, based on the increase in account openings that can be reasonably attributed to the Promoter's activity. The Promoter will not be receiving a portion of any advisory fees. The Promoter has an incentive to recommend the Adviser because the Promoter is being compensated. The opinions expressed on this site and in these videos are those solely of Jeffrey Snider and Eurodollar University and do not represent those of AFA.

This week, we had a very special celebration Sunday! In July 2020, Aisen Cannon - son of Bobby & Kristen and little brother to Anna, Adam, & Abe - was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. On March 15, 2023 he completed week 120 of 120 chemo treatments, had his port removed, and had to undergo several tests to see if he was still in remission. Throughout this difficult journey, the Cannon family has chosen to praise God every step of the way. Their faith has been an inspiration to our church family and we wanted to help them share their testimony with all who would listen! We sang all of Aisen's favorite worship songs with our Warren Kids (Abe & Aisen even helped lead a couple of them!), we all wore blue (Aisen's favorite color), and we told the story of God's faithfulness in their lives. Listen as Kristen and Bobby share all they've faced over the last 3 years and how God's goodness carried them through it all. Best of all, as of March 21, 2023, Aisen is ALL CLEAR - praise the Lord!!!! If you'd like to experience the full service featuring the children singing and a balloon drop to celebrate no more chemo, please visit our YOUTUBE or FACEBOOK PAGE!

On this episode of the KEV Talks Podcast (  @kevtalks ), Host Kevin Pannell and Rhonda Kelly, Executive Director of the All Clear Foundation ( @allclearfdn ), talk about how Emergency Responders can succeed, thrive, and matter using tools provided by the All Clear Foundation. Viewers and listeners will also learn about Rhonda's transition from providing emergency medicine aboard an icebreaker ship through her time on shift as a Firefighter and becoming the Executive Director of the All Clear Foundation.- Connect with Rhonda on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonda-kelly-99244610b/- Follow the All Clear Foundation on Instagram and YouTube at  @allclearfdn  - Learn more about the programs All Clear has to offer at https://allclearfoundation.org/resources/Thank you for watching this video, subscribing, and listening to the KEV Talks podcast. Follow KEV Talks on Instagram and Twitter @pannellkg, and look for the KEV Talks Podcast on Facebook.Remember...- Have a plan- Stay informed- Get involvedGodspeed,KevinKevin Pannell, PMP | Founder of KPannell Productions, LLC | Creator & Host of the KEV Talks and You-Jitsu Podcasts | Principal on the @Pannell5Fit and KEV Talks YouTube Channels

NTD News Today—10/20/2022 1 UK's Liz Truss Says She Will Resign as PM 2 AZ Refuses to Remove Makeshift Border Wall 3 WH: ‘No Comment' on Abrams' Abortion Remark 4 Ohio to Decide if Non-US Citizens Can Vote 5 Fetterman's Doctor Gives Him the 'All Clear' 6 Miami Tests Voting Machines Ahead of Midterms 7 Florida Election Official Urges Early Voting 8 FL Adopts New School Trans Restroom Policy 9 Makeup Giants Criticized for Trans Promotions 10 Dr. Peter McCullough on COVID-19 Child Vax

Luigi Potenza is a dj/producer, he was born the 13th November 1996 in Cisternino, a little apulian town, in the south of Italy. He has always had a big passion for music. He has a very faceted personality, always looking for new musical frontiers and because of his strong passion is called ìPOWLî. Thanks to his determination he performed in the best clubs of his area; his dj sets vary from the Bass House to the House Music, making in this way his performances unique experiences. The constant music research led Luigi to approach the production world. The 8th January 2018 is coming out his first unpublished ìAll Clearî on Total Freedom Recordings. Tracklist 1. Chapter Verse - Dance To The Drum (Extended Mix) 2. Dennis Beutler Fab Massimo - Under The Lights (Extended Mix) 3. Jack Wins - Queen (Qubiko Extended Remix) 4. Hollaphonic NOME. - Ahora Comprendo (Extended) 5. PEACE MAKER!, House Divided - Relax (Extended Mix) 6. Mochakk - False Need 7. Antonio Rec - Gotcha (Original Mix) 8. NFASIS - LENTO (HAWK _ Phebo VIP Edit) 9. Andre Zimmer - The Funk 10. Bizen Lopez - I Love Buttons (Original Mix) 11. Cloonee & Brisotti - Tripasia 12. Gianco L - Beat It (Original mix) 13. Redux Saints - Let It Loose (Extended Mix) 14. Nicolau Marinho & Felipe Fella - About Us 15. TWENTY SIX - On A Thursday Night (Extended)

Luigi Potenza is a dj/producer, he was born the 13th November 1996 in Cisternino, a little apulian town, in the south of Italy. He has always had a big passion for music. He has a very faceted personality, always looking for new musical frontiers and because of his strong passion is called ìPOWLî. Thanks to his determination he performed in the best clubs of his area; his dj sets vary from the Bass House to the House Music, making in this way his performances unique experiences. The constant music research led Luigi to approach the production world. The 8th January 2018 is coming out his first unpublished ìAll Clearî on Total Freedom Recordings. Tracklist 1. Chapter Verse - Dance To The Drum (Extended Mix) 2. Dennis Beutler Fab Massimo - Under The Lights (Extended Mix) 3. Jack Wins - Queen (Qubiko Extended Remix) 4. Hollaphonic NOME. - Ahora Comprendo (Extended) 5. PEACE MAKER!, House Divided - Relax (Extended Mix) 6. Mochakk - False Need 7. Antonio Rec - Gotcha (Original Mix) 8. NFASIS - LENTO (HAWK _ Phebo VIP Edit) 9. Andre Zimmer - The Funk 10. Bizen Lopez - I Love Buttons (Original Mix) 11. Cloonee & Brisotti - Tripasia 12. Gianco L - Beat It (Original mix) 13. Redux Saints - Let It Loose (Extended Mix) 14. Nicolau Marinho & Felipe Fella - About Us 15. TWENTY SIX - On A Thursday Night (Extended)

With Long Covid, millions of people suffer from clusters of symptoms ranging in severity. And, Philadelphia's Covid-19 level is "All Clear": most mandates lifted.

Hilary breaks down the astrology forecast for the month of March 2022.  We are in the midst of an “energetic ALL Clear” right now where every single planet is cycling forward and unfettered by eclipses.  Take advantage and move ahead with any relationships plans for your future now!  Most of the planets are in the final three signs of the zodiac during March, directing our energy beyond our own self-interests and toward what benefits the greater good.  Remember to swim with the tide rather than push against it! To reach Hilary Harley: www.hilaryharley.com Hilary@hilaryharley.com Facebook:  hilary harley; hilary harley astrology; harley holistic healing Instagram:  hilary.harley

Seth is joined by Emmanuel Dubois, to discuss the 2011 two-volume winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, Blackout & All Clear, by Connie Willis Start - 5:34Intro through "Why this book?"5:35 - 14:30Non-Spoiler discussion14:31 - endSpoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: Voyagers, Quantum Leap, JourneymanSlaughterhouse-five podcast on Take Me To Your Reader: https://pavementpodcast.com/podcast/tmtyr-episode-96-there-is-no-chronology-slaughterhouse-five/Study of drowning rats: https://worldofwork.io/2019/07/drowning-rats-psychology-experiments/ Links: Emmanuel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Manu_photoEmmanuel's photography site: https://500px.com/p/manuphoto?view=photos

A bit of sci-fi mixed with art appreciation (Connie Willis' All Clear).   Looking for The Light of the World painting? Find it here.

Skip the Queue is brought to you by Rubber Cheese, a digital agency that builds remarkable systems and websites for attractions that helps them increase their visitor numbers. Your host is  Kelly Molson, MD of Rubber Cheese.Download our free ebook The Ultimate Guide to Doubling Your Visitor NumbersIf you like what you hear, you can subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website rubbercheese.com/podcastIf you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on Twitter for your chance to win the books that have been mentioned in this episode.Competition ends August  27th 2021. The winner will be contacted via Twitter. Show references:Performance Optimist Consulting: https://performanceoptimist.comAttractionPros podcast: http://attractionpros.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattheller/Calendly (free calls): https://calendly.com/matt-810/60minPOC YOUniversity (new leadership development membership program that launched in Feb.): https://performanceoptimist.com/vip-poc-youniversity/Private FB group for attractions leaders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AttractionsLearningCommunityMatt Heller, ICAE, wasn’t planning on getting a summer job at an amusement park when he was in college, but his Mom suggested it because she thought it would be fun. 32 years later, Matt still loves the sound of a carousel organ, the smell of roller coaster grease and the screams of people enjoying a great ride.While working in operations and HR at companies like Canobie Lake Park, Knott’s Camp Snoopy, Valleyfair and Universal Orlando Resort, Matt developed a passion for helping others succeed and achieving their goals. He identified that the best way to assist other companies was to help them prepare and cultivate their leadership teams, so in 2011 he turned his passion into Performance Optimist Consulting which is driven by one simple goal: help leaders lead.  He uses his people-centric approach to focus on leadership development, guest service, and employee engagement. As a leadership coach, keynote speaker, or workshop facilitator, Matt has established a proven track record for being able to relate to any audience and give them solid tools they can use immediately. No matter the size of the group, Matt brings a fun and conversational style to each interaction or presentation.Matt is also the author of two books geared specifically to the attractions industry.  The Myth of Employee Burnout tackles the difficult topic of maintaining employee motivation and engagement, while ALL CLEAR! A Practical Guide for First Time Leaders and the People Who Support Them outlines specific strategies both for people who are moving into a leadership role as well as the management teams overseeing the process. Matt, his wife Linda, and their dog Otis live in Hendersonville, NC.  Transcription:Kelly Molson: Welcome to Skip the Queue, a podcast for people working in or working with visitor attractions. I'm your host, Kelly Molson. Each episode I speak with industry experts from the attractions world. In today's episode, I speak with Matt Heller, Founder of Performance Optimist Consulting and Co-Host of the brilliant AttractionPros podcast. We discuss how Matt has been supporting the industry through the pandemic, how to keep your teams motivated and his advice on how to be a better leader in the attractions industry. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on iTunes, Spotify and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue. Kelly Molson: Matt, I am absolutely delighted that you're on the podcast today, even more so because my Internet has just come back on. Thankfully, this interview can go ahead.Matt Heller: Well, that is fantastic. I am super excited that your Internet came back and that we can get started. Kelly Molson: I know that you've been listening to the podcast, so you know that we always start off with the icebreakers. Now, let's see if I've been kind to you. Matt Heller: Probably not. Kelly Molson: I think I have. Matt Heller: Okay. Kelly Molson: What is your favourite sandwich and why? Matt Heller: I am so glad you asked me this. I have heard you ask this to other people. My favourite sandwich, this is going to get really specific, it's a BLT, so bacon, lettuce and tomato grinder that is at one my favourite restaurants here in town, the Blue Ridge Pizza restaurant. They put this special sauce on it. They also put cheese on it, and then they put it through the pizza oven. Kelly Molson: Oh, is that the grinding bit? Is that where the grinder comes from? What does that mean?Matt Heller: Well, it's basically a submarine sandwich or a sub sandwich. Kelly Molson: Gotcha. Matt Heller: But the owners are from New England, and in New England, a sub is called a grinder. Kelly Molson: Oh, okay. All right. Matt Heller: I'm not sure why. I thought maybe you would have an idea-Kelly Molson: No, I have no idea. Matt Heller: Okay, so yeah that's my favourite sandwich. Everybody knows it's my favourite sandwich. My wife will just say, "Hey, you want to get your sandwich tonight?" Because she likes to get wings from there. So yeah, everybody knows. Kelly Molson: I am down for that sandwich, Matt. That is a great... A BLT with cheese-Matt Heller: Yes, and sauce. Kelly Molson: Through [crosstalk 00:02:08]. Yeah, I'm there. All right, good. Okay. I'll have to try and recreate that in the UK. All right, who's the better podcast host, you or Josh? That was mean.Matt Heller: That was mean. Is it wrong to say I think we both bring different things to the table?Kelly Molson: No, it's very diplomatic. Matt Heller: What Josh brings to the table, which I so, so appreciate, is his attention to detail. So often he can say, "Well, we talked to this person. We talked to Kelly on episode-" whatever it was back in whatever month it was and the year. I'm like, "Yeah, I just know we talked to Kelly." I'm much more free-flowing and things like that, and I think I probably take things off in different directions, but I really appreciate how detail-oriented Josh is, and how we both think of things very differently. We look at things very differently. So, he will come up with questions that I will never think of, and probably vice versa. Kelly Molson: Good. It's a great podcast, and we talk a little bit more about that a little bit later. So, I'm sorry that I tricked you with a very mean question there. Matt Heller: That's okay. Kelly Molson: What was the worst haircut that you've ever had? Matt Heller: Probably my last one. I don't know what it's... Kelly Molson: When was the last time you got your hair cut? The hairdressers are shut here. We can't go at the moment. Matt Heller: Right? Probably two weeks ago. No actually, this one wasn't so bad. I used to go, when we first moved to North Carolina, I used to go to one of those quickie haircut places, kind of get them in/get them out in 10 minutes or whatever. Every time I came home my wife would say, "You've got to go someplace else." I'm like, "I can fix it." As soon as I take a shower and put some stuff in it, it's fine. It'll grow back. Well, because I'm getting older it's not growing back in all those places. I recently found one in a small town near us, and it's this old-timey small-town barbershop. It's still got the red and blue thingy. Kelly Molson: Oh, I love it. Matt Heller: You go in there and it's like a throwback to the 50s, but the guys are super nice, they're very talkative and it's a great experience. They take some time to do it, so quite frankly even if they screw up a little bit, it's still a better experience than going to the other ones. Kelly Molson: Oh, I love that. Yeah, it's all part of the experience, which a lot of that today as well. Matt Heller: Definitely. Kelly Molson: Okay, the last one, and this one I ask all of our guests. Tell me something that you believe to be true that hardly anyone agrees with you on. So, your unpopular opinion. Matt Heller: My unpopular opinion is that we should not use generational labels like "Baby Boomer", "Millennial", "Gen-X". Luckily, that's getting a little bit more popular, but I cringe whenever somebody says, "Well, it's just the Millennials. It's just Gen..." you know, I'm just like, "Stop." Because these labels are doing nothing but putting more of a divide between us than they are pulling us together. I really don't think we should be using those in any context, in any management training. I used to, and I sort of had a negative experience about it and really had an epiphany moment. I went, "This is just not helpful." So I've stopped doing it, and Josh knows if somebody says Millennial or something on the podcast that I'm secretly in the back going, "Ugh," or making a noise or something. Yeah, that's my somewhat unpopular opinion. Kelly Molson: I like that. I'm going to agree with you on that one, because I think they feel really kind of corporate-y and really dated, and it doesn't really fit with where we're at right now.Matt Heller: Yeah, and I think what it does is it takes the individual out of the equation. From a management standpoint, we're looking at our team and saying, "Okay, well they're Millennials. They're Gen-X. They're Baby Boomers," so I only need to know three things instead of getting to know all 50 of my employees. What's really interesting is back when this really started to explode 15, 20 years ago when people were talking about the different dates for the different generations and things, you look at the people that were kind of leading the chargeback then and even they've softened. Even they're saying, "Well, the dates are just kind of more of a guideline. They're not a hard and fast rule." Even they are softening on that a little bit. Kelly Molson: It's a really good unpopular opinion, Matt. I would love to know what our listeners think about that, because I agree with Matt. Let's see if you do as well. Thank you for joining in my gang. Matt Heller: Absolutely. Kelly Molson: Matt, you have had a pretty incredible career in the attractions industry. It's 20+ plus years in hospitality and leadership, and you've worked for Universal, you've worked for Six Flags. It's really incredibly impressive. How did you get here, and did you always think that you would work in the industry?Matt Heller: I did not think I would always work in the industry. In fact, until I was 16 years old I was definitely afraid of roller coasters. Kelly Molson: Wow. Matt Heller: I wouldn't even get on one. Kelly Molson: Wow.Matt Heller: But my family was vacationing in Florida, and the girl that I was dating at the time, her family was vacationing, so we all went to Busch Gardens in Tampa. She said, "Well, just wait in line with me," for the Scorpion roller coaster. So I got in line and I figured there'd be a chicken exit when I got to the front, and there wasn't. So, I get in and I'm trying to be a good boyfriend. I get in and I'm white-knuckling all the way up the chain lift. As soon as we crested the hill and started going down, I was like, "This is awesome." Kelly Molson: Oh, wow. Got you. Matt Heller: I started really liking roller coasters then, but it wasn't until I was 18, so that was when I was about 16, when I was 18 I was back home from college and I didn't want to go back to the grocery store I had been working at through high school and everything. My mom said, "Well, Canobie," which is a park that was near us in New Hampshire, Canobie Lake Park, she said, "They're hiring for the summer." I said, "Well, all right. Okay, fine. That's fine." So I go down, get hired that day to be a ride operator and-Kelly Molson: The rest is history. Matt Heller: Exactly, yeah. Kelly Molson: What did you do? Did you then just work your way up in the different parks that you've worked at, you just worked your way up from the ground level up to wherever you got to? Matt Heller: Yeah. When I started at Canobie like I said I was a ride operator. Very part-time. I didn't really think this was going to be a career, but I came back the next year, came back the next year, and I was kind of put into higher levels of leadership as I went along. Then I kind of hit my glass ceiling there because it's a smaller family-owned park and at the time the two people that were not family members, that I could have eventually been promoted into one of those positions, those two people weren't going anywhere. So, I knew I'd kind of hit my ceiling. Actually, at that point, I went to Minnesota. Matt Heller: I moved to Minnesota and started working at Knott's Camp Snoopy, which is in the Mall of America, which at the time was managed by Cedar Fair, so Cedar Point, Knott's Camp Snoopy. I figured this would be good in into one of those companies. There, I actually started over again. I went back to being a ride operator because they didn't have any other management positions, but quickly kind of went up through the ranks. Then that led to a position at Valley Fair, which is part of the Cedar Fair family, also in Minnesota. Then that led to working in Connecticut, and then Florida, and now I'm here in North Carolina. Kelly Molson: Amazing. It's really similar to Josh's kind of... The way that he worked through the industry as well. It feels like once you start working in it, it kind of sucks you in and people stay a lot longer than they ever expected to. Matt Heller: It definitely gets in your blood, I think. You know, I think what it is, is for the people that like to serve others and the people that like to entertain other people, those are the people that typically get attracted to this industry. When they find that this is kind of their home, all bets are off. Forget what you went to school for. Forget what you thought you were going to do when you were a kid. This is it. Kelly Molson: It's funny, because we had another guest on a little while ago, Carly Straughan, and she said actually she was kind of interested in the almost theatrical drama side when she was younger. But that fits really well with what you just said about kind of entertaining people and giving them that really fun experience. So yes, good. I like how all that works out. I want to talk about the industry in general at the moment. As we're recording this, I'm in the UK. Obviously, you can hear that Matt is in the US. We in the UK are in our third lockdown at the moment, and I think the third lockdown for many people has felt like the toughest one. We're coming up to nearly a year of COVID pandemic and sanctions, and destructions, and tragedies that's brought with us. Kelly Molson: It's been a really tough time for the sector, with closures and furlough, and redundancies. I think there's lots of positives on the way. We can feel like this does feel like the light at the end of the tunnel. I guess I wanted to kind of ask you how has it been for you, because you are in a position where you support leaders, and leaders in this industry have had to make really, really tough decisions about what they're going to do, and also it's hard to motivate yourself let alone motivate a team when you're going through this. How have you been supporting your clients through the pandemic? Matt Heller: One of the things that I did as a supplier, as a supporter of the industry is something that a lot of other people did, just from a practical standpoint, is that everything paused. All of our clients' business was paused, and certain ly, they weren't focused on leadership training at the time. At the beginning of 2020, I had a number of clients that had already signed up to work with me for the entire year, or for at least six months. All that paused, all of the invoices paused all that kind of stuff. I really wanted it to be "I'm in this with you, so whatever you need, whatever I can potentially help you with, including pausing and not sending you invoices, I definitely want to do." That was one thing just from a practical standpoint. Matt Heller: Then it was figuring out what other people needed, and part of that honestly started with what I needed, or what I could do, because when I started seeing all of my travel being cancelled, and all the jobs that I had lined up for 2020 just kind of evaporating, I sat here in my home office and I said, "What do I do? What am I supposed to be doing?" And I recognised I think that because of what was going on, that so many people were feeling this sense of loss, the sense of "I've lost stability in my life. I've lost now employees if I have to furlough them or let them go. I have lost a sense of security in the business. I may be on the verge of losing the business potentially." From a personal standpoint, and I think you know this from the work that you do, you become very close with your clients. Kelly Molson: Absolutely. Matt Heller: They're friends. In this industry, it's a big industry, but it's a small industry. Again, just kind of thinking about what I could do at that time when I knew I wasn't working and I knew people weren't going to be calling me up and saying, "Hey, we need a coaching session. Hey, we need a training session." But what could I do? One of the things that I've gotten feedback on that people say I'm pretty good at, is being a listener. So I said, "Well, I can listen. I can't bring your employees back." I remember writing a LinkedIn post about this, "I can't bring your employees back. I can't make it any better. I can't tell you what cleaning supplies to use. But I can listen. So, if you want to talk, if you want to chat, if you want to just get some things off your chest, let me know." Matt Heller: So I got the Calendly app and I allowed people to just kind of set a time on my calendar. I said, "Let's talk about anything you want." What was really interesting is some people of course want to talk about COVID, they wanted to talk about furloughs, they wanted to talk about how they were having conversations with their teams. One person actually from the UK called up and said, "I want to talk about Queue Theory," you know when people line up and queue up for a ride, he said, "I'm really interested in that. I want to pick your brain about that." Okay, great. Matt Heller: Another guy called up and he said, and somebody that's been in my coaching programs before, he said, "I want to talk about the return on investment of adding a water park." Okay, let's talk about that. What I think was really interesting is that yes, some people needed to vent and they needed to get this stuff off their chest about COVID, but some people just wanted to talk about normal stuff. And that was really eye-opening because I figured most of the conversations would be about COVID, but quite a few of them were not. That's one thing that I did and I'm going to continue doing, is just allowing myself to be available for people to call and talk about whatever they want.Kelly Molson: That's lovely because I think that's something that has, with everybody that we've been speaking to... Actually, this is something that we spoke about when we were on the Attraction Pro podcast, is how supportive everyone has been through it, how helpful they have been. I think that is such a generous thing to do to open yourself up to just say, "Hey, I'm here. Talk to me. This is literally going to cost you the call of a Zoom chat. This is just free. I'm here for you." It's a generous thing to do, especially when you're in a situation yourself personally when you've got those same worries as everybody else. You may have a smaller team for a bit than they do, but you're still going through the same challenges of when is that phone going to start ringing again? When am I going to start getting those invoices paid? I know that's a really lovely thing to do. Kelly Molson: It was interesting because the next question that I had was to ask you when you were speaking to people what were their biggest challenges at the time? What were their worries? How were you able to help them, or how were you able to kind of alleviate some of those worries?Matt Heller: The worries kind of ran the gamut of different things. I remember one person called up and he said that his facility had quickly closed down because one of the actions of the owners, and they really could have stayed open or they could have come up with a plan, but one of the owners just made a knee jerk reaction and he said, "This is a nightmare," what he was going through from a company standpoint. Then he also added on some other personal things that he was going through with his family, and his husband, and those kinds of things. That just broke my heart to hear those things. That's kind of one end of the gamut if you will. Matt Heller: One guy called up and he said, "I've got some people that obviously are not working with me right now because we're closed." He said, "I'm going in once a week just to check the lights and to make sure everything is secure. He said, "Our staff is not here. We actually have some people that have already contracted COVID. I want to call them. I want to talk to them," but they're technically furloughed and his head office, his corporate office was saying, "You can't talk to them."Kelly Molson: Oh, gosh. Matt Heller: "You can't call them at all." So he's like, "I'm at my wit's end because I just want to call them as a human being, as a person, but my corporate office is saying, "You can't do that." Kelly Molson: That is so difficult. Matt Heller: It is. It is. One of the guests that Josh and I had on the podcast in that time was an employment lawyer from Florida. She said, and I was so glad she said this, she said, "You have a right to be human. You have a right to call that person and say "Kelly, how are you doing? Just tell me about what's going on with you. We won't talk about work. I'm not going to ask you where that report is," that kind of thing, "But just tell me about you," and that is totally within your realm of responsibility and opportunity as a leader, as a human being. I felt really good about that because that's kind of what I told him even before I talked to her because he was either going to break his company's policy or he was going to go crazy. Matt Heller: So I said, "You're probably going to have to break your company's policy and talk to that person so you don't go crazy." The other thing that was kind of along those lines is I was really encouraging people to err on the side of compassion. We hear it all the time, "Err on the side of caution." I think in this instance everybody that I talk to, they were all going through something and we were all going something. So, wouldn't it make sense that we added a little bit more compassion to our conversations, or we added a little bit more sympathy and empathy to how we were interacting with people knowing they were going through some pretty crazy stuff just like we were? So, why not extend that to them as well? Kelly Molson: That is the strength of a true leader as well, isn't it? It's the empathy. It's how you show that you care to your team regardless of size, regardless of location. It's about really caring about the individuals that are within your team. I'm so glad that you gave them that advice even before checking with the employment lawyer because that's absolutely what I would have done. Absolutely. Things have changed quite dramatically for you, and I want to talk a little bit about how you had to change, how you kind of service your clients within the situation that we're in from working from home, et cetera. How have you been able to kind of advise your clients on keeping their teams motivated, because I run a small team and we've been very fortunate to be busy throughout the pandemic. It's a digital team, a lot of our clients have had to not pivot, but they've had to think of new ways to engage in their audience. A lot of that has been on a digital basis. Kelly Molson: It's still been very difficult to keep the team motivated even though they're busy, because they've got their own personal worries about things. They might have family members that are really affected by this. They're working from home. Not everyone is sitting comfortable with that. How do you help a leader that has a team of kind of 50, 60, 70 people to try and keep all of those people motivated when some of them are on furlough as well? Matt Heller: It's really tough, but I think it comes down to communication. Especially as we're working with people in the digital realm, if you think you're communicating enough, you're not. If you are used to working with people where they're side by side and they're face to face, and you're in the same room, you might have gotten away with X level of communication in the past. Well, that's got to maybe double or triple. It doesn't mean that you always have to have something to say. Communication is both ways. It could be asking them questions: How are you doing? How's your family? Those kinds of things, and really like you said, treating them like a person and showing them that you care about them is really motivating for any human being.Matt Heller: I think the other thing is when we talk about employee engagement for so long, people would ask the question, "What do my team members want? What do they want? Do they want a ping pong table? Do they want more breaks? Do they want that-" I said, "We have to change the question. The question is, what do they need, not what do they want, but what do they need?" That could be someone to listen to them. They may have things going on at home that they can't talk to anybody about. Maybe you as the boss, you're just a listening ear and you don't offer any advice, you don't offer any guidance. You just are there to listen. That may be what they need. Matt Heller: Some people may need information on the government programs that will help bridge the gap in terms of their money. That may be what they need. They may need a connection. So, get on Zoom if we have to, I would much rather be in person, but get on Zoom and have a little get together party with people and allow them to talk to people. You as the boss don't have to be the one leading it. You can just facilitate it. Start the process and just let people talk. Even in Zoom, there's breakout rooms, so put them in smaller rooms. Let them have little conversations, but allow them to have that connection with people because I think that's one of the things that we're missing most is the connection. Matt Heller: I think it's communication is a big part of that, but also changing that question from what do they want to what do they need. Then that will help guide how you actually interact with those 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 people. Kelly Molson: You're so right about the communication. I think that's something that we're definitely aware of, and I think we kind of over-communicate it to our clients. We probably didn't over-communicate enough with our team, like all of us kind of didn't talk enough. That probably led to a few moments of everyone feeling a little bit disjointed and not really feeling like they knew what was happening. Matt Heller: Yeah. Kelly Molson: Towards the end of last year, I attended a really great webinar that you and Josh were on, which was around networking. It was all about connection and looking at how we build those connections within our network when we're not able to get out and about like we used to be able to. So much of the attractions industry was about face to face, lots of conferences, lots of things like that. Obviously, all of that is on hold in the moment. How do you motivate yourself, and how do you recommend that leaders keep themselves motivated? Is it very different to how they motivate their teams? And is building kind of those support networks part of that? Matt Heller: I absolutely think the support networks are incredibly important, and again when we're on lockdown a lot of times we think, "Well, I'm locked down from everything." Well, we're really not. You pick up the phone, you get on a Zoom call, you can be connected to other people. So, I think that's really critical is to keep that going. When you go on LinkedIn, or you go on Facebook, or you go on any of the social channels, if you just comment on things or find things that you like, it's not necessarily about building a relationship immediately, but it's about planting the seeds. Matt Heller: You can go on and say, "Hey, Kelly I love that post about-" whatever it was. You're just kind of again planting the seeds of building a relationship with someone that could turn into a professional relationship or it may just be a friendship, or wherever it might go. But it'll help you feel connected. One of the things that I feel that motivates me, and I think it motivates a lot of leaders, is when you can help someone else, when you can be the person that helps somebody else be successful. That's why I really love those listening meeting calls that I did, because after each one of them I would ask, "So was this helpful?" I just wanted to know for my own sanity I guess, is this something I should keep doing? Matt Heller: Everybody said, "Yes, this has been so helpful," whether I said much during the call or not, it was very helpful. That was extremely motivating to me because I got to help somebody else. I think a lot of people get into leadership roles for that reason because we want to help others. We want to serve others, especially in this business where that's part of what gets under your skin and gets into your blood, is helping and entertaining other people. So, I say ask that same question of yourself, not what do you want, but what do you need to stay motivated? And if it's to help people, that may look a little different right now, but it's the same as it would be when we're fully open and COVID wasn't even a thing that we even knew about. Kelly Molson: Yeah, you're so right. That feeling that you get from helping someone is pretty incredible, isn't it? It can be such a small thing. It might just be that you're connecting someone with somebody else, you're making that introduction. Like you say, it might just be that you're giving them the ear that they need. They might just need to rant at someone for half an hour. That's fine. That's okay, I'll be that person. Matt Heller: Yeah, absolutely.Kelly Molson: The way that you deliver your training and the way that you deliver and work with your clients has changed dramatically. Is everything for you virtual now? How have you adapted to that? Are you enjoying it? Does it feel a bit weird still? Matt Heller: It does still feel a bit weird. Not everything has been virtual. I have had a couple of clients that have really insisted on doing things in person. So, we took all the precautions. I was just in Florida about a week ago, and we took all the precautions. Everybody was wearing masks, we're distanced from each other, all those kind of things. So, they really saw the value of still getting together and taking those precautions because they felt like the in-person dynamic would be so much more valuable, and it really has been. For some of my other clients, we've changed. Sometimes it's just based on volume, like if I'm working with 200 leaders at a specific park or an institution, then it's just not practical to get 200 people in a room where you're all physically distanced. Kelly Molson: Yeah.Matt Heller: Then we look at different virtual options. Some of the time I'm delivering kind of a live seminar via Zoom. Sometimes I'm doing a prerecorded video for them. While yes, it's still a little weird, I think I'm starting to find my groove. I'm starting to find my legs if you will. One of the biggest things I did was to stand up. At the beginning of the pandemic, if I was delivering a webinar or an online class or something, I was sitting behind my desk and I was looking at the computer and I was like, "Why does this feel so weird?" It feels weird because that's not how I present.Kelly Molson: Yeah. Matt Heller: I was facilitating a class. I'm standing up. Even right now, I'm standing up. I started using this too, my clicker. So, instead of fumbling for the space bar or the return key when I wanted to advance my slide in a presentation, I'm doing it just like I would when I'm standing in front of a group. I've been doing that for 30 years. So, that's pretty ingrained as a habit. Now if I bring that into what I'm doing in the virtual space, I feel like I can be more emotional. I feel like I can connect better because I'm not so worried about being behind the computer and looking at the monitor, and looking at the camera, and all those different things, having to be perfect. Matt Heller: I'm learning this process now, and it's getting more comfortable, although I will say I still prefer being in person. Kelly Molson: Yeah, oh we all do. We do. We kind of wait for the day that we can go back to do that. One of the things I was thinking about last week is actually I used to travel a lot for work, and I think that as much as I love travelling and love seeing my clients, some of those meetings and all that travelling was slightly unnecessary. So I feel like when we go back to whatever normality we're going to go back to, this is going to change stuff for us quite dramatically. I think that there're barriers that have been broken down now. If we had to fly to Scotland for a day, that probably isn't going to happen now unless it really, really needs to. Kelly Molson: That's kind of nice, right? You've got that flexibility. Do you see this opening up more possibilities for you to work with maybe more people? I don't know if you've ever worked with organisations in the UK for example, would that be something that you could now start to look at that's more of a possibility?Matt Heller: 100%, absolutely. I think it also opens it up to different levels of leadership because I think people are more apt to invest in a six-month group coaching program where people are on Zoom rather than flying me out every couple of weeks or something. Actually, I've got a couple of groups going right now that are kind of seasonal supervisors. What's great is that they probably wouldn't go to the big IAPAs and they wouldn't go to the big conferences on a regular basis, but this organisation has said "Hey, these folks are important," so now we've got the technology... I shouldn't say "now we have it", now we're more comfortable with it, and "Hey, let's get on a Zoom call and let's do it that way." Matt Heller: I think it opens it up for that. I'm also very involved with IAPA. I'm on the human resources subcommittee. So, as you talk about how we're going to deliver things in the future, there's probably now always going to be a virtual element, which is great for people who can't travel to the show. It opens up so many different possibilities of actually maybe presenting like if you were in the UK and you couldn't travel to the US, well you could now dial in and potentially present from the UK to an audience in Orlando. Matt Heller: There's just so many different possibilities now. I think just creativity is the issue. Kelly Molson: It's crazy though to think that all those possibilities were there before. We had this technology, we just weren't really taking advantage of it, or it just seemed like not the right thing to do. I love that there will always been kind of a physical and a digital aspect now. I just think like you, it opens up so many more people.Matt Heller: Absolutely. Kelly Molson: That's a great story about the client that is now focusing on an audience of people, or a group of people in that organisation that wouldn't necessarily have been able to access the support that they need from you previously. I love that. It's really wonderful.Matt Heller: Yeah, I think it's really opened up people's ideas of what's possible. If you think about some of the positive outcomes of what we've been through, sometimes it just takes a smack in the face for us to think, "Oh, we can do things differently," rather than just kind of keep going the same way that we've gone for years, and years, and years. "Oh, we can do things differently." What I heard from so many different people was, "We were forced to do things differently," and now we're seeing that that change wasn't so bad.Kelly Molson: Yeah, I've heard a lot of very, very similar conversations. In fact, there's an ongoing one about pre-booking which I do keep banging on about it on this show, but it was always something that was there and able to do, but it wasn't something that the industry had adopted completely in the UK. Now, there's a big possibility that a lot of organisations will never go back to not having pre-booking again. I see that as a huge, huge positive for the attraction, and a huge positive for improved customer experience as well. So yeah, lots and lots of positives to take from this. Matt Heller: Definitely. Kelly Molson: I want to talk about podcasts. Matt Heller: Yes. Kelly Molson: I did ask you a mean question, but I think you and Josh are excellent podcast hosts. I love the AttractionPros podcast because you have such a wide variety of guests on there, and I learn something new about the industry every time I listen to it. Gosh, you've been recording an episode every week. It's a weekly podcast. How long have you been doing this now? It's a long time. Matt Heller: It is. As of this recording, we just released our 180th episode. Kelly Molson: Wow. Matt Heller: Every Tuesday at 9:00 AM Eastern Time here in the US, we put up something new. So yeah, it's been going on for a long time. Kelly Molson: That is a huge achievement, and I think what I really like about it as well is that it's not just... You have a podcast which in itself is a huge amount of undertaking. I know. It's really great. You have great guests on, but you also do a lot of supporting work as well. You write great blogs that support the podcast, you've run webinars, you've run kind of training sessions around it as well. It feels like such a supportive community that you've built around the podcast, and that for me is such a positive. Kelly Molson: I want to know what's the... This might a difficult question, so I'm sorry-Matt Heller: That's okay. Kelly Molson: But what's the best thing that you think that you've learned from one of your guests on the podcast this year? Matt Heller: It's something that quite a few of our guests actually talk about, and it's something that I've learned by doing the podcast. It's about consistency. You mentioned we've been doing this for a long time. When we first started, we made the very conscious decision that we were going to release these at certain times, and it was going to be consistent. Whatever it took, we were going to be able to put out a new episode on Tuesday morning. Matt Heller: There have been times, full disclosure and transparency, that Monday night Josh and I are like, "What are we going to put up tomorrow?" "I don't know." He's like, "I went to Home Depot yesterday." "Okay, let's talk about that." Kelly Molson: I love the authenticity of this. Matt Heller: Oh, yeah. Kelly Molson: Thank you for being honest. Matt Heller: Absolutely. There have been times that we've done that. I think you know Josh and his wife just had a baby, so congratulations to him. Kelly Molson: Yes, congrats Josh. That's lovely news. Matt Heller: Leading up to that, Josh knew he was going to be unavailable for quite a while. We had, I don't know, like a month and a half of podcasts that we prerecorded and had those done out. So, it really runs the gamut in terms of those kinds of things. But getting back to consistency, I found that when we put it up at a consistent time and we really try hard to deliver a really consistently high-quality product, that people respond. Matt Heller: Maybe we don't have millions and millions of viewers, but I think the viewers and the listeners that we have are people who are engaged and they enjoy what we're doing. So, it may be a smaller niche market, but I'm okay with that. I think quite a few of our guests have talked about consistency in terms of the guest service, and employee engagement, and treating people in a consistent way. I just noticed that putting out the podcast at the same time every week and being consistent with that has really been helpful to build our audience.Kelly Molson: Yeah, definitely. There's an expectation as well, once you've built that audience, that it's coming. There's a level of excitement. They're looking forward to the next episode. Matt Heller: Absolutely. Kelly Molson: Yeah, consistency is absolutely key. It's a really good takeaway that you can apply that to any part of your business, can't you? Any part of your leadership journey. Good, okay. Next question about podcasts, do you think that it's helped you kind of tailor and change the way that you approach doing things. I mean, obviously one of the reasons that we started the podcast is to learn more about people in the industry from all different sides; suppliers, attractions, the whole breadth of that. Kelly Molson: It definitely helps us change how we approach certain conversations, how we approach the understanding of what people's challenges are. Has that been the same for you? Matt Heller: Absolutely. When you talk to people, really smart people, and we've been really lucky to have a lot of smart people, including yourself on our podcast, you can't help but be inspired by it. If you are not taking something away, if you're not learning something, if you're not writing down a couple of key nuggets that can help in your business, then I don't think you're doing it right. Kelly Molson: True. Matt Heller: I think both Josh and I have taken things away from different guests and different experiences that we've had in doing the podcast that have helped us either build a new product or focus on a new area, or open our eyes to a different part of the industry that we have maybe not thought about as much. We really try hard to be well versed in the entire industry. He and I both started in amusement parks and theme parks, so that's kind of where our bread and butter is, if you will, of our knowledge. Matt Heller: But, learning so much about zoos, and aquariums, and cultural attractions, and family entertainment centres, and water parks, the industry is huge when it comes to the breadth of types of attractions, and we are AttractionPros, so we can't just be theme park pros. That's been really fascinating. One of the questions that we have asked a number of different folks is, "Okay, you're a for-profit company. What can a nonprofit learn from you and vice versa?" And those have been some really interesting conversations. Kelly Molson: That's a good question as well. Can you think about one of the best answers that they gave? Matt Heller: Yeah, I think a lot of nonprofits are really mission-driven, and they've got a mission whether it's conservation or animal health, or whatever their mission might be. You find people in those organisations that naturally want to help them achieve that mission. People that work with animals, I'm so lucky that I get to work with a number of zoos and zoological institutions because those people are extremely passionate about what they do. Matt Heller: Now, can we use that, finding people that are that excited about your mission just because that's who they are? Can we use that as a model or a framework to finding people that are just as passionate about what a theme park does? I think we can, but we also may have to alter the mission a little bit. So, it's not just about making money and making the guests happy, but how are we impacting the community? How are we impacting the world with what we do? Because entertainment, as we're seeing right now during lockdown is critically important. Matt Heller: Josh will tell that he doesn't think any of the attractions are non-essential, and he gets really-Kelly Molson: I've heard Josh talk about it. He's very adamant about this. Matt Heller: His feathers really get ruffled when people talk about that. I think that's something that we try to embrace as well, is getting that message out there and focusing on all attractions. So yeah, I hope that answers your question anyway.Kelly Molson: Yeah. It's a great answer. It's a really great answer. It's funny, I have heard Josh talk about the... He hates that word "non-essential". He said that quite a lot on LinkedIn actually. I've seen a few posts from him. But he's right because people's entertainment is essential, isn't it? It's cultural, it's your learning, you're learning through play, you're learning through entertainment. It is an essential service, the attractions and delivering. Completely, I'm on his side when it comes to that completely. Matt Heller: Me too. Kelly Molson: We're towards the end of the podcast. I always ask our guests if there's a book that they recommend, that they have loved or has helped them shape their career and work in some way. I want to ask you just a question before you choose a book-Matt Heller: Okay. Kelly Molson: Because you've actually written two books yourself, haven't you?Matt Heller: I have. Kelly Molson: You're a published author. Tell us a little bit about those books. Matt Heller: The first book that I wrote, people will ask how long it took me to write, and I say 25 years because it's a culmination of so many of my experiences. The first book that I wrote was called The Myth of Employee Burnout. It's all about when you have the beginning of the season, or the beginning of a year or somebody is new in your organisation and they start off really strong, and they're bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, and somewhere along the line they kind of fizzle out. Matt Heller: When I first started working in seasonal amusement parks, we just thought this was kind of mid-season burnout. We thought long hours, and dealing with the cranky guests, and all that kind of thing was really impacting that. Well, when I started my practice in 2011, I really wanted to take sort of a 30,000-foot view of that, and I wanted to understand that better because as an operator I felt like I was always too close to it. Matt Heller: What I really found is it really comes more down to leadership, it comes down to how we interact with our teams, it's also everything from how we hire people, how we train people, how we terminate people, how we discipline people. All those are factors. Everything in the employee life cycle, all those things impact how people are going to be engaged, or how motivated they're going to be. The book really outlines how we can get over that burnout process. Again, specifically looking at it from a leadership standpoint. Kelly Molson: Great. Matt Heller: The second book has the longest title ever. It's called All Clear: A Practical Guide for First-Time Leaders and the People Who Support Them. Kelly Molson: That is a mouth full. Matt Heller: It is a mouth full. But all clear is what you might see on a ride platform, somebody giving the thumbs up and the "all clear", and really that means that the ride is ready to go. What I wanted this book to be was a resource to give young leaders that they are ready to go. They're ready to take on this leadership role. Really, what it's about, it's about the transition to a leadership role, which is a tough transition. Matt Heller: Two-thirds of the book are about all those pitfalls, all those things that can go wrong. You're now leading your friends, that's a huge thing, getting to know yourself as a leader, communication, giving feedback, coaching people. All those kind of things are kind of the first two thirds. Then I also wanted to write it for the people who are guiding people through that transition, so their managers and directors, because so often they went through that same sort of sink or swim, "Here's your keys and here's your radio. Go be a leader." That was their training. Matt Heller: They don't necessarily understand how to train another leader, especially one coming up in the organisation. So, kind of the third third of the book is really for them about selecting the right people, training them on what they need to know as a leader, and then supporting their leadership journey. That kind of outlines that book, the All Clear book. Kelly Molson: They do say, I don't know if you've heard this phrase in the UK, but they say "The most important book in your life is the one that you write and not one that you read." We're going to put all of the notes about those books and where you can find them in the show notes. Let me ask you the final question then. What is a book that you have loved or has helped shape your career in some way? Actually, maybe it was the one that wrote that's helped shape your career in some way, that would recommend to our listeners. Matt Heller: Definitely, the ones that I wrote, like you said, they're very important to me and they did shape my career. I use them all the time. Just the other day somebody asked me something and I had just given them the Myth book. I said, "On page 88 of that book you'll see that we talk about this in more detail." It's been a great resource for that. I will say that there's a book, and I found it in my collection, it's a book called It's Okay to Ask 'Em to Work by Frank McNair. Matt Heller: I read this when I was first starting off as a leader. It was so practical. I think that is something that has driven me as a leader, it's driven me as a trainer, as a coach to be very practical in what I'm providing to people. None of this pie in the sky air fluffy stuff. Give me some things that I can use today as a leader. Very practical. This book is very practical. The title, It's Okay to Ask 'Em to Work, sometimes we feel like it's almost hard to ask people just to do their job. Like they're going to get offended, or they're going to react badly. Matt Heller: But as he explains, and I really internalised, is that that is their job and it's our job to get them to do their job. So he goes through all kinds of different things that again are very practical to help us figure that out. That's one that when you asked about a book that really shaped me and really influenced me, especially early on, it's that one. Kelly Molson: I feel like I need to go back and read that book now. I've been doing this a long time. Thank you, that's a great suggestion. Listen, listeners as ever, if you want to win a copy of that book, then if you head over our Twitter account and you retweet this episode announcement with the comment "I want Matt's book," then you will be in with a chance of winning it. Kelly Molson: Matt, I've really enjoyed this podcast interview because I think as somebody who trains leaders, I don't think I've ever met anyone who is as kind of positive and optimistic as you. I love the energy that you bring when we speak. I just think you're the best person right now to motivate leaders in the attraction sector. That's all I'm going to say. Kelly Molson: I hope everyone listening in to this will take the time out... You know what, Matt has got a really great offer of just... His ears are open. So, if you want to book in a little slot to have a chat with him, we're going to put those details in the show notes as well. I would encourage you to do that without a doubt. Kelly Molson: Matt, thank you for coming on the podcast today. It's been a pleasure. Matt Heller: It's been my pleasure. Thank you so much, Kelly. Kelly Molson: I think there's only one way to end the podcast though really, isn't there? That's to say we are all-Matt Heller: All-Kelly Molson: Attraction. Matt Heller: AttractionPros. Kelly Molson: Pros. Kelly Molson: Thanks for listening to Skip the Queue. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five-star review. It really helps others find us. Remember to follow us on Twitter for your chance to win the books that have mentioned. 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In Episode 29 of BEST HIRE EVER, Kris Dunn talks to long time friend Doug Dean, CHRO of Children's of Alabama. Doug and KD have a deep conversation about his views of how recruiting, the workplace and leadership has changed during the pandemic, as well as what the future might hold in each area.  Auburn football is also discussed! (of course) So many great thoughts from Doug in this one. If you're looking for an HR leader that seamlessly navigates being strategic and accessible at the same time, Doug is your match!  Please subscribe, rate and review (Apple) and follow (Spotify) to get the latest delivered to you.  Click here if you don't see the player below! SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Quick Hitters: 7:30- What's Doug Dean's Favorite HR Tech? Either for himself or for his HR team? Rewards and recognition is on Doug's mind! 9:05 - Over/Under – 5 years for the new Auburn Football Coach?  Doug says the glass is half full! (note - both Doug and KD are season ticket holders at Auburn) 12:58 - KD asks Doug for his thoughts on the keys to achieving a high vaccination rate in an employee population? 16:10 - Doug confirms how many times the pandemic rescheduled his daughter's wedding. Yikes! 19:45 - Weirdest workplace moment during the Pandemic that made Doug understand the gravity of the situation during COVID. Deeper Dives: 22:40 - KD asks Doug for his view of candidate movement post-recession vs post-COVID – how will a candidate's willingness to change employers be the same, how will it be different? Doug and KD discuss the tradeoffs of lower turnover AND lower movement overall across the best candidates.   29:09 - Doug and KD discuss what's changed about recruiting during COVID.  Are candidates looking for something different once they hear, “All Clear?” Purpose of work is discussed. 32:58 - KD asks Doug for deep thoughts… What has changed forever inside our workplaces as a result of COVID?  Doug discusses his view of tradeoffs of doing virtual work with his leadership team - what works and what doesn't. 37:14 - Doug and KD flip that question and discuss what we are collectively over-interpreting related to the impacts of the pandemic on the world of work?  40:30 - Doug shares the shifts in leadership styles or approaches that are called for - in order not to lose effectiveness in our digital/ virtual or post-COVID world.  Doug breaks down the need for leaders at all levels to evolve from the "one size fits all" world view and redefine the definition of fairness post-COVID.  43:28 - KD closes it out by asking Doug who is his BEST HIRE EVER? Doug talks about the collective profile of his leadership team, but also talks about the BEST HIRE HE DID NOT MAKE!! SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: ---------Doug Dean Doug Dean on LinkedIn ------------Kris Dunn Kris Dunn on LinkedIn Kinetix Kris Dunn on Twitter Kris Dunn on Instagram

The first regular episode of 2021 kicks off with a new guest - Kim. She talks about how she made it through 2020 by doing a lot of rereading books with disaster magnets, rich brothers, and fire cats. Jenny pitches in with one recent and one deep backlist title. We may fawn over Portland a little as well.Download or listen via this link: Reading Envy 211: Rereads and Romance. Subscribe to the podcast via this link: FeedburnerOr subscribe via Apple Podcasts by clicking: SubscribeOr listen through TuneIn Or listen on Google Play Or listen via StitcherOr listen through Spotify Or listen through Google Podcasts Books discussed: Arrows of the Queen by Mercedes LackeyWe Ride Upon Sticks by Quan BarryJust One Damned Thing After Another by Jodi TaylorThe Blue Jay's Dance: A Birth Year by Louise ErdrichNeanderthal Seeks Human by Penny ReidOther mentions:Powell's BooksAnnie Bloom's BooksSilvia Moreno-Garcia (the book referenced is Mexican Gothic)Book Riot - Get Booked PodcastCurrently Reading PodcastFrom the Front Porch PodcastHome Cooking PodcastPop Sugar Reading ChallengeBook Riot Read Harder ChallengeValdemar Series by Mercedes LackeyQuan Barry makes a powerpointDoomsday Book by Connie WillisBlackout/All Clear by Connie WillisThe Master Butchers Singing Club by Louise ErdrichWilla CatherKnitting in the City series by Penny ReidWinston Brothers series by Penny ReidTruth or Beard by Penny ReidWinds of Fate by Mercedes LackeyBurke's Law by Brian BurkeThe City of Brass by S.A. CharkabortyRelated episodes:Episode 119 - Bread and Butter Writing with Paula Episode 181 - An Awkward Woman with Yanira RamirezEpisode 184 - Theme Night at Book Club with KalaEpisode 190 - The Good Life with AlexStalk us online: Kim at GoodreadsJenny at GoodreadsJenny on TwitterJenny is @readingenvy on Instagram and Litsy All links to books are through Bookshop.org, where I am an affiliate. I wanted more money to go to the actual publishers and authors.

All-Clear for the Governor... Dueling Town Hall Meetings... Two Teams = One Win Away From the World Series

On this week's episode, Jessie sits down with her friend from university to talk with her about all things mothering and marriage with a cancer diagnosis. Instagram: @snaige_an_unexpected_journey-    -    -    -    -If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation!   RESOURCES:Jessie's 10/20/2020 workshop: Become a Postnatal Specialist and add thousands in revenue each month   SHOW NOTES:00:56 – “Become a Postnatal Specialist and add thousands in revenue each month” workshop is coming up (10/20/2020) 1:50 - The significance of re-airing this week's “Best of TBAB” episode! 3:07 – Introduction to our special guest: Snaige Zahn! 4:19 – How Jessie and Snaige got back in touch after university 5:35 – Snaige talks us through her cancer diagnosis 9:52 – How Snaige handled cancer through the fourth trimester 11:37 – Snaige's treatment journey 19:29 – Breastfeeding – and being forced to stop 21:57 – More on Snaige's treatment journey 26:50 – How Snaige's community has rallied – and accepting/asking for help! 30:37 – What came next in her treatment journey? 31:49 – Getting back to work and avoiding judgment and pity 35:13 – Cancer free! 35:37 – Was Snaige working full days when she went back to work? 38:22 – Snaige got the ALL CLEAR…how did that go? How did it feel? What happened next? 40:52 – June 2018: the cancer came back – and Snaige was told it's incurable 43:15 – How this affected her marriage and journey – both public and private 55:47 – Snaige's most recent prognosis and next steps 59:19 – What mothering is like for Snaige, currently 1:03:42 – What is Snaige's marriage like right now? 1:08:30 – How does Snaige manage her mental and emotional health through all of this?  1:09:55 – Where is Snaige physically, mentally and emotionally right NOW?

On this week’s episode, Jessie sits down with her friend from university to talk with her about all things mothering and marriage with a cancer diagnosis. Instagram: @snaige_an_unexpected_journey-    -    -    -    -If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation!   RESOURCES:Jessie’s 10/20/2020 workshop: Become a Postnatal Specialist and add thousands in revenue each month   SHOW NOTES:00:56 – “Become a Postnatal Specialist and add thousands in revenue each month” workshop is coming up (10/20/2020) 1:50 - The significance of re-airing this week’s “Best of TBAB” episode! 3:07 – Introduction to our special guest: Snaige Zahn! 4:19 – How Jessie and Snaige got back in touch after university 5:35 – Snaige talks us through her cancer diagnosis 9:52 – How Snaige handled cancer through the fourth trimester 11:37 – Snaige’s treatment journey 19:29 – Breastfeeding – and being forced to stop 21:57 – More on Snaige’s treatment journey 26:50 – How Snaige’s community has rallied – and accepting/asking for help! 30:37 – What came next in her treatment journey? 31:49 – Getting back to work and avoiding judgment and pity 35:13 – Cancer free! 35:37 – Was Snaige working full days when she went back to work? 38:22 – Snaige got the ALL CLEAR…how did that go? How did it feel? What happened next? 40:52 – June 2018: the cancer came back – and Snaige was told it’s incurable 43:15 – How this affected her marriage and journey – both public and private 55:47 – Snaige’s most recent prognosis and next steps 59:19 – What mothering is like for Snaige, currently 1:03:42 – What is Snaige’s marriage like right now? 1:08:30 – How does Snaige manage her mental and emotional health through all of this?  1:09:55 – Where is Snaige physically, mentally and emotionally right NOW?

Ostensibly Adam is watching the Matt Smith and Karen Gillan Doctor Who episode 'Victory of the Daleks,' but he goes off into tangents about The Crown and the Connie Willis novels Blackout and All Clear. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/adam-richard-has-a-theory. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rosalyn Palmer is an Emotional Wellbeing Expert, an Advanced Rapid Transformational (RTT) Hypnotherapist and a Certified Coach. Rosalyn was one of the very first to train in RTT with Marisa Peer and has become one of the most sought-after RTT practitioners worldwide. As bestselling author of the award-winning self-help book: ‘Reset! A Blueprint for a Better Life’, Rosalyn makes emotional wellbeing accessible to all. Rosalyn is also a co-author of Amazon No.1 bestselling self-help books ‘Ignite Your Life for Women’ and ‘Ignite Your Female Leadership’. Rosalyn co-hosts the popular radio show Girls Around Town on Radio Newark (as the wellbeing expert), has a monthly newspaper column and features regularly on podcasts and in many publications, including most recently Psychology in Practice. She was featured as an Emotional Wellbeing Expert on the Janey Lee Grace show on UK Property Radio. Formerly the MD/Founder of award-winning PR agency RPPR, Head of Marketing for an international charity and with an enviable CV from leading London agencies in the 80s and 90s, Rosalyn has grown from many challenging life experiences. This colour and tempers her writing, broadcasting and speaking. Key Points from the Episode with Rosalyn Palmer: Rosalyn Palmer is an Advanced Rapid Transformational Therapist, which is a form of therapy that is am amalgam of Clinical Psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and Neuro-Linguistic Therapy Her work is really about digging up the roots of the weeds rather than just cutting the tops off them She is also a coach, but always starts with the therapy to to address the roots first Before her coaching and therapy work, she was a highly successful PR and Marketing executive She is also a host of a radio show and podcast, and writes many articles on top of her coaching and hosting work, all of which is focused on emotional well-being Like her work in PR and Marketing, language is incredibly helpful in therapy and coaching, and how we relate to and support ourselves In her PR days, she handled some of the biggest people in the motivational world, like Tony Robins and Edward de Bono Growing up, Rosalyn came from a family that did not have means, with her parents being grocers who hadn’t finished school Her parents lost their grocery school when the local government decided to tear everything down to clear out the slum they lived in, making things even tougher Once she got into PR, she was in another universe where Mick Jagger, Daniel Day-Lewis and other major celebrities were in the office regularly Her health started to suffer, and she followed a standard medical approach of taking pills Her health had long been difficult, including being technically dead at 18-months old, leading to a constant flow of antibiotics after she had been saved as a baby Adding the stressful lifestyle of PR in London in the 1980s, her body was buckling under the pressure Alcohol was also a regular part of life in those days, throughout the day, adding to the issues The people at work were alternative-minded, and advised her on things like acupuncture and other traditional approaches An Ayurvedic doctor finally called it out, saying how she was doing all these alternative, helpful things but also living unsustainably, and she was bound to have a physical or mental breakdown at any moment At this point, she had built her own PR firm, adopted a child with her husband that she never saw, and sold her company to get out of the race She and her family moved to the Bahamas with money in the bank and Rosalyn looking great (partially due to over-exercising and Bulimia) One day, talking to another mother at her children’s school in the Bahamas, she realized how disconnected to her sense of herself her new life had become And then her father had a stroke, so she flew back to London, leaving her husband and kids in the Bahamas Upon landing, she found her dog run over in the road By Christmas, she found she was really struggling physically and with her energy Despite an All Clear at her annual mammogram, something didn’t seem right, so she didn’t accept it and pushed for more testing Sure enough, she was found to have an aggressive form of cancer, and ended up on the operating table 3 weeks later To help increase her chances of recovery and remission, her family moved to an out-island, with an organic farm and no pollution from other people, cars, etc Her family was miserable there, a hurricane took everything, her father had become suicidal, Rosalyn had another cancer scare, and her mother terminal pancreatic cancer But at least she had all this money in the bank...or did she? Her husband had made a series of bad investments without telling her, and lost all their money She returned home to England 5 years after leaving as a millionaire, but now as a single, unemployed mother without any money just in time to see her mother’s death She was at the bottom, truly, and found it was a chance to build up And she did - she remarried, built a new career, and was thriving again Only it didn’t last - her marriage unraveled, the career wasn’t panning out, and her father died on her 50th birthday A friend suggested Rosalyn would make a great therapist because of all she had been through, and she thought, “Why not?” I asked why it didn’t work out after she reset, and if she could be where she got without it What she realized is that the reset and remarriage came in the midst of too many other unsettled things, so something that was perhaps not quite right felt right and felt like sanctuary Coming out of the marriage and early version of her reset career, she started to work with an international charity for people with Leprosy What she realized having worked with these people at the bottom rung of society, suffering from Leprosy in India with nothing - no where to live, no rights, treated like filth - she realized she had been living the wrong life when she went into her second marriage, and that’s why it wasn’t working She reset a second time, and it was harder in many ways because she didn’t have the visible things to reset from (cancer, death of her mother, loss of her home and money) – she looked fine to the world, and yet was miserable She started sharing her story as part of her intention to connect with her path forward In doing that, her book was born out of that story As her story came out, people started to reach out to her about how they were able to face what they were hiding and make the resets and changes they needed to make Often in life, we want to be somewhere, and don’t want to start from where we are But we do have to start from where we are because that’s just where you are, and that isn’t a good enough reason not to go after what you want That means all of us can press the reset button, no matter where we are Links: Website: http://www.rosalynpalmer.com Book: Reset: A Blueprint for a Better Life (from Rosalyn's site or available on Amazon - US & UK) Facebook: facebook.com/RosalynPalmer.Transformation Twitter: @RosalynPalmer Instagram: @rosalynpalmer.transformation LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/rosalynpalmer Subscribe to The Do a Day Podcast Keep Growing with Do a Day Get Bryan's best-selling first book,Do a Day, which is the inspiration for this show and can help you overcome your greatest challenges and achieve in life. Read Bryan's best-selling second book, The 50 75 100 Solution: Build Better Relationships, to tap into the power we all have to improve our relationships – even the tough ones we feel have no hope of getting better. Get started on your journey to Better with the Big Goal Exercise Take your growth into your own hands with the Do a Day Masterclass Work with Bryan as your coach, or hire him to speak at your next event  

AAAAND we're back with another episode of SAD JOCKS after a lil summertime hiatus

Ashley's got the ALL CLEAR and took a much needed extra few days to enjoy it as we're getting buckled in for the return of Disney Parks here in Orlando

Ashley's got the ALL CLEAR and took a much needed extra few days to enjoy it as we're getting buckled in for the return of Disney Parks here in Orlando

Episode 209 is Mike Taigman and Sascha Liebowitz. Their new book "Super-Charge Your Stress Management the Age of COVID-19" This handbook is for Emergency Services and Healthcare Professional. Mike and Sascha wrote the book because helping is in their DNA. The book describes techniques that are easy to learn and to easy to put into practice. Find out how wiggling your toes may help relieve stress. We talk about how the book came about, how they collaborated on the book, and what stress means to the authors. Mike is been in EMS as a leader, provider, author, and educator for decades. Sascha is a lawyer, writer, and author of the blog "Living Every Minute of It". NOTE: The book is available at combatcovidstress.com. Mike and Sascha will donate 1 dollar from each book purchase at combatcovidstress.com to the All Clear Foundation. All Clear supports first responders by bringing together organizations that provide crisis assistance.

In the 2nd episode of Black Women Rising- The Untold Cancer Stories Podcast, Leanne is joined by 49 year old breast cancer survivors Melanie and Sharon who help her divulge in to the pros and cons of cancer survivorship and why getting the "ALL CLEAR" from cancer doesn't always bring the peace, relief and joy you would expect. Also joining the ladies on this episode is 30 year old cancer survivor- Charlotte Crowl. After Podcast Info: Black Women Rising @blackwomenrisinguk Leanne Pero @leanneperoofficial Charlotte Crowl @Charlottecrowl Sharon Marshall- Green @mkzp Melanie Bastien @mellymelba1 Book reference: The Cancer Survivor's Companion by Dr Frances Goodhart and Lucy Atkins *Next episode release date: Friday 22nd May 12am.

Author of the branding bestseller, Hello, My Name is Awesome... How to Create Brand Names That Stick (an Inc. Magazine Top 10 Marketing Book), I am the founder of Eat My Words, the wildly creative naming firm behind countless love-at-first-sight brand names including Burger King's new Mac 'n Cheetos. (I also named Wendy's Baconator while contracting for another firm.) I am also a frequent guest lecturer at MBA programs and have been invited to present on multiple occasions to Stanford GSB, Haas Business School, Tuck @ Dartmouth, USC, USF, USD and SF State.Eat My Words'​ clients include Coca-cola, Disney, Google, Frito-Lay, MIT, Wrigley, Fujitsu, Hasbro, Del Monte, and leading branding firms (like Landor) who put their good name on our great names.How would you describe what you do for a living to my Scottish Grandparents, Vene and Cordia?You were a copywriter at the prestigious ad agency, Ogilvy & Mather, any Mad Woman/Men stories you dare to share? Why does a name matter?What made you curious enough to write the book, Hello My Name Is Awesome, How to Create Brand Names That Stick? Eat My Words, your brand naming firm, how did you come up with this name?The SMILE and SCRATCH is your proven approach for what makes or breaks a name. Tell us more.With clients such as Disney, Microsoft, Adobe and others, what advice do you give innovative medical technology companies that may be reluctant to create catchy and creative product names that make powerful emotional connections and create instant brand affinity?You have 12 Rules for Building Brand Name Consensus. Rule #2 states, The essential question to ask yourself when reviewing names, is not, Do I like it? which is subject to personal bias. The better question to ask is, Is it right? which is much more objective and effective.You share there is a right way to brainstorm names and a wrong way to brainstorm. Give us one example from each.What do you mean by "Curse of Knowledge" and how it can apply to our listening audience of healthcare professionals and medical device leaders.What's the first delightful or delectable thing you will treat yourself to once we receive the ALL-CLEAR post-coved-19? What book are you reading that we should be reading?What's next for you?

With the guys still bunkered down waiting hopefully for an “All Clear” during the pandemic, they share war stories from their respective parts of the country. Then they get down to the issue at hand. How is the church to respond as the government increasingly encroaches on its freedoms? The 3GTers start by acknowledging the …

*If You're Moist From Sweating? How come the official rules of quarantine lag the need? And what will the rules be when we've gotten the "All Clear", or the "Some Clear"? R&D sort through the post-apocalyptic possibilities for

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We're still talking sports during this crazy time, but will 2020 see any more games played? President Trump holds a call with the sports commissioners and expresses his hope for sports to start back up this summer... But is that irresponsible? Or a smart way to jump-start our economy? But, is it really smart to have people in stadiums and arenas with no vaccine? And when does "All Clear" mean it's all clear!? Plus, the guys discuss the recent NBA Hall of Fame class. Is it the best of all time?

Neal McCready (RebelGrove.com) and Jay G. Tate (AuburnSports.com) are joined by SPECIAL GUEST Gabe DeArmond (PowerMizzou.com) to discuss a variety of topics including: • Jay reveals that Gabe is his all-time favorite Missourian. • Did the Tri-Lambs from Revenge of The Nerds play for the Kansas City Royals? • Neal likes mimosas and Bloody Marys in the morning. Jay is disgusted. • Gabe has been helping people during this COVID-19 outbreak. • Gabe has seen half of GoodFellas. Finally. • Neal discusses how baseball may be the ALL CLEAR signal, which we would all love. • The Guys discuss how scared they are right now. • Alabama Dept. of Public Healthy must remind people how to use 911. Yes, really. It's not a rideshare. • Will college football be OK in the fall? It's possible — with modifications. • Neal is worried about everyone's mental health in these uncertain times. • Jay's wife's child-care center was shut down due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Not good. • Is Reese Witherspoon hot? Of course she is, right? • Discussing the best in music and film in 1991. • Gabe brings some Michael Bolton trivia. How about that? • Jay describes his awkward, social distancing with his mom. • Neal and Gabe agree to help Jay with his lack of social interaction. ALSO CHECK OUT ... • Automation and Control Systems, LLC. (www.acsllcms.com) at 662-601-4381 * PINNACLE TRUST: www.pinntrust.com * JOHN EDWARDS of REGENCY TRAVEL: 901-494-3387 or jedwards@regencytravel.net or www.regencytravel.net

MIP Markets w/ Chip Nellinger 309-550-7213, bluereefinc.com @bluereefAG Crazy Day On The Markets but No One is Sounding the All Clear!Presented By @DawsonTireMusic By: @TalbottBrothers@GlobalAgNetwork @casey9673 @AaronFintel @traderbrent @throwback_iron#AgEquipmentBusinessTalkmovingironllc.comglobalagnetwork.com

MIP Markets w/ Chip Nellinger309-550-7213, bluereefinc.com @bluereefAGCrazy Day On The Markets but No One is Sounding the All Clear!Presented By @DawsonTireMusic By: @TalbottBrothers@GlobalAgNetwork @casey9673 @AaronFintel @traderbrent @throwback_iron#AgEquipmentBusinessTalkmovingironllc.comglobalagnetwork.com

This is the time of year for leftovers - and we have a number of questions left over from our AttractionPros LIVE episode recorded at the IAAPA Expo! So in this episode, Josh and Matt dig into some meaty topics with the help of our listeners.  For the first time ever, these questions were posted to social media before the episode was recorded so our listeners could give us their nuggets of wisdom.  As we explore the questions, we share what our listeners had to say along with giving our 2 cents. Here are the business challenges we tackled in this episode: How to train "confidence" My boss is unavailable when I need her the most Interdepartmental service excellence across all guest-facing departments If you were at AttractionPros LIVE and we didn't get to your question, please let us know and we'll work it in to a future episode! Many of our listener answers came from members of the private Facebook group: ALL CLEAR! Private Learning Community for Attractions Leaders.  If you are not a member of this group, it's free to join and is exclusively for leaders in the attractions industry. Have a question for the mailbag or know of a guest we should feature?  Drop us a line! Josh - josh@amusementadvantage.com Matt - matt@performanceoptimist.com Twitter Facebook LinkedIn

At the start of this year, Marie Kondo warmed our hearts with her Netflix special on creating a home you love - but what does that look like in reality? I spoke to Freya Fox from All Clear - a professional organizer in Vancouver, Canada. She takes a non-judgmental approach to this work and in this episode she shares about what it takes to create a space you LOVE. You can find Freya on Facebook and Instagram @imallclear and on her website: all-clear.ca.

Phil Baker, Nicole Dickson, and Chris Jadallah join the show to chat with Derek about their upcoming film All Clear, what inspired the story, how they each became involved with the project, the preproduction process, and some of their individual projects.

All Clear! by The Lutheran Church of St. Andrew

The simplest nonlinear system is The Torus and it governs our daily lives into expected routines. It has one loose but stable outcome basin. If you commute to work, the outcome basin is most likely your arrival at work at an approximate time each day. The dynamics of The Torus are marked by self-similarity. Self-similarity, as a concept, firms & entire societies, may be similar day-to-day, year-to-year or generation to generation However, no one embodiment in any given cycle or iteration of the behavior of any given system is precisely like a previous embodiment. While your daily commute might seem routine and typical, it is always different, in fact, probably much more different than you realize! Routine dynamics inside a factory, an office, a hospital, a school or a prison have the character of a torus. CHAOS EXISTS OUTSIDE OF THE TORUS. Imagine a substantial alteration to your daily commute - perhaps something that changes your trip so drastically that it is now removed from the largely predictable, patterned Torus such as an accident or severe weather. In such situations in which the basin is no longer predictable, chaos ensues. SIMILARITY REPLACES SAMENESS. Even in high-tolerance manufacturing, there are similarities between items & not sameness. This dates back to the work of such quality control experts as W. E. Demming. Statistical variation always exists between items or processes. SAFETY & SAMENESS. When we expect things to be the same, things to follow a predictable sequence, we can easily overlook subtle, but very critical changes that alert us to compromised safety situations. Many people in the Twin Towers stayed at their desks for 4-minutes following the first plane crash. People simply thought that in a few minutes an “All Clear” would be issued or else struggled to accept the magnitude of the attack & continued to believe that their day was still within the parameters of The Torus. ROBBER'S CAVE EXPERIMENT. In the summer of 1954, social psychologist Muzafer Sherif examined what is now known as “Realistic Conflict Theory” which accounts for group conflict, negative prejudices, and stereotypes as being the result of competition between groups for desired resources. Sherif's field experiment demonstrated devolving The Torus to chaos & involved 2 groups of 12 y.o. boys at Robbers Cave State Park in Oklahoma. FIRST PHASE. Boys randomly assigned to 2 groups & encouraged to bond with their group. They did not know of the existence of the other group. One group was “The Eagles” & the other “The Rattlers” and such logos / words were on their shirts & flags. SECOND PHASE. Competition stage where friction between the groups was to occur for the next 4-6 days such as baseball games & tug-of-war. Winners were heavily awarded & cumulative scores were kept. Prejudice increased from name calling to physical altercations. The Eagles burned the Rattlers flag & then the Rattlers ransacked the Eagle's cabin & stole private property. The groups became so aggressive that the researchers had to separate them. The study confirmed Sherif's Realistic Conflict Theory. However, the theory wasn't observed in the block-deep lines of people seeking a coveted spot on a boat during the 9/11/01 Lower Manhattan rescue. FOLLOW DR. PERRODIN: On Twitter @SafetyPhD and subscribe to “The Safety Doc” YouTube channel & SoundCloud RSS feed. DR. PERRODIN'S SAFETY BLOG: crisisprepconsulting.wordpress.com SAFETY DOC WEBSITE: www.safetyphd.com David will respond to discussion thread comments or questions & also to emails. The Safety Doc Podcast is hosted & produced by David Perrodin, PhD. ENDORSEMENTS. Opinions are those of the host & guests and do not reflect positions of The 405 Media or supporters of “The Safety Doc Podcast”. The show is curse free & adheres to nondiscrimination principles while seeking to bring forward productive discourse & debate on topics relevant to personal or institutional safety. Email David: thesafetydoc@gmail.com

Click Here Or On Above Image To Reach Our ExpertsSecurity Expert Shows You How To Get Through Airport Lines FasterMobile PassportStumbling off a 13-hour flight from Hong Kong a few weeks ago, I dreaded the long queue at border control. But instead of joining hundreds of other weary travelers in the cattle drive, I launched an app. Like an angel from on high, an airport employee whisked me to an empty—yes, empty—line reserved for tech-savvy travelers.Even if you're not planning a trip immediately, do yourself a favor and download the free Mobile Passport for Apple and Android phones now.With the app, American and most Canadian citizens can skip the slowest part of U.S. Customs by using a smartphone to import passport details, snap a selfie and answer basic questions.By entering all your info in the app, there's no filling out forms or queuing to use one of the newer photo-booth kiosks that immortalizes your airplane hair in a government database.Even with the app, you'll still need to travel with your real passport. And you'll still have a brief customs interview—the one where an officer looks you in the eye and asks whether you handled any livestock abroad or are smuggling snails. Think of Mobile Passport less as a replacement and more like a Fastpass at Disneyland.This app earns props from me because two decades into the mobile phone revolution, so much of the U.S. government feels stuck on the rotary dial. Only one state, Iowa, has begun testing a smartphone driver's license, even though the tech could vastly improve the security, not to mention the convenience, of our most ubiquitous form of I.D.PRO-DTECH II FREQUENCY DETECTOR(Buy/Rent/Layaway)Mobile Passport brings the government and tech industry together to solve a real pickle: Funding for customs officers hasn't kept pace with surging international arrivals at U.S. airports. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Airports Council International, a trade group, teamed up to make the Mobile Passport app with Airside Mobile, whose founders helped introduce the first mobile boarding passes in the U.S. It is paid for by sponsors including Boeing, and its functionality could be incorporated into future airline apps.The result: Wait times are going down. Other tech efforts are helping, too, including automated kiosks and a $100 program called Global Entry that requires your fingerprints. But Mobile Passport is free and about as fast as Global Entry. It's especially good for families and takes zero planning, other than remembering to download an app. Though simple, it can be confusing if you don't know what to expect. Here's the play by play:Step 1: Open the app. Add your real passport details, either by typing them or by scanning your passport with your phone's camera. Then take a selfie. No hats or duck face, please—this is official business.CELLPHONE DETECTOR (PROFESSIONAL)(Buy/Rent/Layaway)If you're traveling with your family, you can add the whole gang to your app. And you can do it all from home, from the airport or even on board the flight (assuming you already have the app). All your family's personal info is stored on the phone for future uses, locked behind a passcode you set.Step 2: On your never-ending return flight, you'll have a little bit of homework. Pull out your phone—yes, even in airplane mode—open the app, tap New Trip, select a participating airport and answer four basic questions.PRO-DTECH III FREQUENCY DETECTOR(Buy/Rent/Layaway)It's an abbreviated version of the standard white-and-blue U.S. Customs form. You and your family members won't need the paper form; if your flight crew is pushing it hard, show them you have the app. Bonus: No scrambling for a pen. You can also fill out this information in the airport after you land.Step 3: When you're back on American tarmac, turn on your phone's cellular or Wi-Fi connection, open the app and press a button. The app submits all the info you just entered to customs, and gives you back a digital receipt with a QR code. This is your ticket to the express lane.PRO-DTECH III FREQUENCY DETECTOR(Buy/Rent/Layaway)Step 4: When you get to the border control area, find the dedicated Mobile Passport lane. It should be much, much, much shorter than the regular lane. If you don't see it, just ask; it's so short, it may be hidden.When your turn comes, hand over your passport to the customs officer and wave the app over a scanner. After you answer a few questions, you're on your way to the luggage carousel. You'll scan the app one more time after you grab your bags.Since it launched in 2014, Mobile Passport has been used more than 380,000 times. Now it's available in 13 airports, covering 62% of international fliers. (It should pass 20 airports by the end of this year; find a full list here.) It doesn't currently work at land or sea ports—and, of course, it won't speed up queues outside the U.S.RE-ENTRY ON THE FAST TRACKUse Mobile Passport at these airports:Hartsfield-Jackson AtlantaChicago O'HareDallas/Fort WorthDenverFort Lauderdale-HollywoodMiamiMinneapolis-St. PaulNew York, JFKNewark LibertyOrlandoSan FranciscoSan JoseSeattle-TacomaIt's coming soon to:Raleigh-DurhamTampaWashington DullesPRO-DTECH III FREQUENCY DETECTOR(Buy/Rent/Layaway)I had a smooth experience using Mobile Passport at San Francisco International Airport, but my parents had more challenges on a recent flight into Newark. There, airport staff who weren't familiar with the app hustled my parents along to the regular line. Ouch. If you get pushback from airport staff, “be somewhat insistent,” said Dan Tancier, the CBP's Director of Travel and Tourism Initiatives.I followed up with a few more questions:Aren't phones banned in customs? That used to be the case, but those signs are coming down. Still, don't even try filming officers or their computer screens.Does the government use Mobile Passport to track us? No. Your information stays on the phone until you transmit it upon landing. “Nothing extra is being collected other than what is on your passport and what you enter into the app,” Mr. Tancier said.Is it secure? It is, so long as you are mindful of your phone. The app encrypts your data and stores it on your phone; you never create an account in the cloud. Your data is protected by a four-digit code; please don't choose 1234.When you submit your data to customs, it is encrypted and never saved on a nongovernmental computer.Does using Mobile Passport make you more, or less, likely to be questioned by customs staff? Officials say they treat you just like any other passport holder. If you're smuggling goods into the U.S., they're still onto you, even if you use the app.When more people find out about this app, won't it be less efficient? When Mobile Passport first came out, some flight attendants were hesitant to recommend it to passengers out of fear passengers would fill up their secret fast line. But at airports where it has grown popular, such as Miami, local officials have been able to add additional Mobile Passport lines, because it doesn't require much overhead.More to the point, studies have shown a Mobile Passport user requires about a fifth as much time at border control as a traditional passenger because there's no futzing with forms or data entry. The lesson: Using Mobile Passport speeds up everyone, so there's no reason to keep it a secret.WIRELESS/WIRED HIDDENCAMERA FINDER III(Buy/Rent/Layaway)Airport Security Shortcuts Other Than PreCheckWould you pay $10 to $15 a month for a guaranteed cut to the front of some crowded airport security lines, even ahead of PreCheck members and first-class passengers?Clear is a private trusted-traveler program sanctioned by the Transportation Security Administration. It has lanes at only 13 airports—San Francisco, Denver and Orlando, Fla., among them.Once enrolled, members go to Clear's faster lane instead of TSA and have their identity verified by fingerprint or iris scan. Then they go straight to the X-ray machine. The speedy service is finding new life because airport security screening lines have disrupted so many passengers this year.PRO-DTECH IV FREQUENCY DETECTOR(Buy/Rent/Layaway)Enrollment this year through June tripled, compared with the same period a year earlier, and now 500,000 people are enrolled. Delta Air Lines bought 5% of the company in April. It will be giving Clear memberships to its top-level frequent fliers and helping Clear open up at more airports, including Delta hubs, by the end of this year.Airports like Seattle-Tacoma International, which has had big problems with long lines, have invited in Clear, with service to start in July. Sea-Tac had been talking with Clear for several years, and decided to bring it in before wait times escalated, airport spokesman Perry Cooper says.Clear says it is making it easier for airports to make room for its operation at crowded checkpoints by shrinking the space it needs, moving from large kiosks to portable computer tablets for its ID verification. By the end of the year, Clear will be in 24 airports, chief executive Caryn Seidman-Becker says.“When you don't have to take anything out of your wallet, it's transformative. It's step one to a faster, better experience,” she says.Verifying identity at TSA checkpoints is just the beginning of what Clear and other biometric technology companies hope to do at airports. Just as ATMs shortened bank waits and toll tags sped up driving, identifying people by their fingerprints, eyes or photographs may shorten airport lines and speed up what has become a lengthy process.Clear and Alaska Airlines are already using biometrics in San Jose, Calif., for boarding passes—travelers can get on flights with just their fingerprints. Clear hopes airlines will start using biometrics to simplify entrance to airport clubs—two fingers on a reader instead of showing a card or having a clerk verify membership.Wireless Camera Finder(Buy/Rent/Layaway)Customs and Border Protection's Global Entry program uses fingerprint readers to identify trusted travelers who can skip passport control lines. Airlines are working on baggage tags issued from biometric identification instead of driver's license and reservation number. And retailers may someday use biometrics to speed up purchases at airport stores, since Clear has customer credit cards on file.Another path: sports stadiums. The San Francisco Giants, Colorado Rockies and Miami Marlins are using Clear to give fast access to member fans at baseball games. The New York Yankees have tried Clear for suite access.Clear doesn't do background checks. It verifies identity by checking passports or driver's licenses, plus specific questions on past history similar to credit-application type queries. Enrollment can be done in a few minutes. Clear originally issued cards, but now just identifies members by the fingerprints, iris scans and photographs it collects.At checkpoints, Clear employees verify identity, check boarding passes through TSA's system, then carry the Clear member's bags to the X-ray machine belt. All Clear members still go through physical screening.MAGNETIC, ELECTRIC, RADIO ANDMICROWAVE DETECTOR(Buy/Rent/Layaway)The cost of such privilege is $179 a year, but Clear does offer discounts, such as a current $59 Groupon for a nine-month membership. Family members are $50 and children under 18 are free. Delta says it will offer free Clear memberships to its diamond-level frequent fliers shortly and discounted rates for all members of its SkyMiles frequent-flier program.Clear was launched in 2006 by Verified Identity Pass Inc., a company founded by New York journalist and entrepreneur Steven Brill. He was frustrated that the newly formed TSA was putting everyone through the same screening process even though some people were willing to undergo background checks for expedited screening.Verified Identity won over few airports and few customers and went bankrupt in 2009. A new company, Alclear, bought Clear out of bankruptcy in 2010 and offered to honor the 160,000 existing memberships. Alclear was formed by Ms. Seidman-Becker and co-founder Ken Cornick, Clear's president and chief financial officer. The company is based in New York.COUNTERSURVEILLANCE PROBE / MONITOR(Buy/Rent/Layaway)Some travelers say the certainty of not having to wait in TSA lines at airports with a Clear station allows them to schedule more meetings on business trips or spend more time at the beach. They can show up at the airport only a few minutes before flights start boarding.“It's almost like you're paying to get out of jail,” says John Ormesher, a Florida-based semiconductor distributor who travels frequently for business and pleasure and signed up for Clear in January 2015. He's loved it so far. “As PreCheck has gotten more and more crowded, it really is nice, because if there are 25 or 30 or 50 people in a PreCheck line, we jump right ahead of all those folks,” Mr. Ormesher says.But others think it's wasteful, since PreCheck lines are usually relatively short, even when regular screening lines are long. Phil Corriveau, a consultant in Raleigh, N.C., signed up for Clear when it first started and renewed his membership for five years. He still has more than two years remaining, but he hasn't bothered to reactivate.

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RHLSTP #49: James Acaster - Two Men in a Field with Walkie Talkies and it's All Clear. Psychic Richard manages to divine the life of someone in his front row merely by looking at him, though what he finds out about this person's nipples will change your life forever. His guest this week is the Rod Hull faced comedian James Acaster. You will find out what it's like to survive three car crashes and two train derailments, how much you could expect to earn selling slurpies in Kettering in the 1990s and what it is that draws the police to conspiracy theorists. Acaster also completely Mitchells the new emergency question. But has he ever seen a Bigfoot? You'll have to wait until the end of the podcast to find out. But it's unlikely I reckon. SUPPORT THE SHOW!Check out our website and become a badger and see extra content http://rhlstp.co.ukSee details of the RHLSTP tour dates http://richardherring.com/gigsBuy DVDs and Books at http://gofasterstripe.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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This month the Freaks tackle two solid Next Generation episodes! The first, "Coming Of Age" finds young Wesely Crusher getting his mind messed with by Star Fleet Academy while the crew of the Enterprise get similarly messed with br Dr. Quinn, Medicine Admiral. THEN...It's the return of the KLINGONS in "Heart Of Glory"!! In this episode we find that you can take a Klingon away from Klingon, but you can't take the Klingon OUT of a Klingon! Does this not make sense? Listen in and listen up and Scott and Chris will make it ALL CLEAR. DON'T MISS IT!! CLICK HERE TO SEE "Coming Of Age" CLICK HERE TO SEE "Heart Of Glory"Feedback for this show can be sent to: startrek@twotruefreaks.comTwo True Freaks! is a proud member of BOTH the Comics Podcast Network (http://www.comicspodcasts.com/) and the League of Comic Book Podcasts (http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league/)!! Follow the fun on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/113051642052970/ THANK YOU for listening to Two True Freaks!!

This month the Freaks tackle two solid Next Generation episodes! The first, "Coming Of Age" finds young Wesely Crusher getting his mind messed with by Star Fleet Academy while the crew of the Enterprise get similarly messed with br Dr. Quinn, Medicine Admiral. THEN...It's the return of the KLINGONS in "Heart Of Glory"!! In this episode we find that you can take a Klingon away from Klingon, but you can't take the Klingon OUT of a Klingon! Does this not make sense? Listen in and listen up and Scott and Chris will make it ALL CLEAR. DON'T MISS IT!! CLICK HERE TO SEE "Coming Of Age" CLICK HERE TO SEE "Heart Of Glory"Feedback for this show can be sent to: startrek@twotruefreaks.comTwo True Freaks! is a proud member of BOTH the Comics Podcast Network (http://www.comicspodcasts.com/) and the League of Comic Book Podcasts (http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league/)!! Follow the fun on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/113051642052970/ THANK YOU for listening to Two True Freaks!!

This month the Freaks tackle two solid Next Generation episodes! The first, "Coming Of Age" finds young Wesely Crusher getting his mind messed with by Star Fleet Academy while the crew of the Enterprise get similarly messed with br Dr. Quinn, Medicine Admiral. THEN...It's the return of the KLINGONS in "Heart Of Glory"!! In this episode we find that you can take a Klingon away from Klingon, but you can't take the Klingon OUT of a Klingon! Does this not make sense? Listen in and listen up and Scott and Chris will make it ALL CLEAR. DON'T MISS IT!! CLICK HERE TO SEE "Coming Of Age" CLICK HERE TO SEE "Heart Of Glory"Feedback for this show can be sent to: startrek@twotruefreaks.comTwo True Freaks! is a proud member of BOTH the Comics Podcast Network (http://www.comicspodcasts.com/) and the League of Comic Book Podcasts (http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league/)!! Follow the fun on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/113051642052970/ THANK YOU for listening to Two True Freaks!!

This month the Freaks tackle two solid Next Generation episodes! The first, "Coming Of Age" finds young Wesely Crusher getting his mind messed with by Star Fleet Academy while the crew of the Enterprise get similarly messed with br Dr. Quinn, Medicine Admiral. THEN...It's the return of the KLINGONS in "Heart Of Glory"!! In this episode we find that you can take a Klingon away from Klingon, but you can't take the Klingon OUT of a Klingon! Does this not make sense? Listen in and listen up and Scott and Chris will make it ALL CLEAR. DON'T MISS IT!! CLICK HERE TO SEE "Coming Of Age" CLICK HERE TO SEE "Heart Of Glory"Feedback for this show can be sent to: startrek@twotruefreaks.comTwo True Freaks! is a proud member of BOTH the Comics Podcast Network (http://www.comicspodcasts.com/) and the League of Comic Book Podcasts (http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league/)!! Follow the fun on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/113051642052970/ THANK YOU for listening to Two True Freaks!!

This month's episode of The Writer and the Critic sees your hosts, Kirstyn McDermott and Ian Mond, discuss the results of the recently announced Ditmar and Tin Duck Awards and dissect the almost inevitable Great Ditmar Controversy of 2011 that exploded onto the interwebs soon afterwards. For those interested in reading further, Kirstyn has blogged about the issue here and here. The books up for discussion on the podcast this month are The Resurrectionst by Jack O'Connell (chosen by Ian ) and Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood (recommended by Kirstyn ). Ian mentions a review by Andrew Wheeler when speaking about the O'Connell novel and Kirstyn vaguely remembers this online argument while arguing an Atwood tangent of her own. For those wishing to avoid spoilers and skip ahead, discussion of The Resurrectionist begins at 30:00, while Oryx and Crake starts around 47:00. They then turn their attention to a book which was recommended by one of their lovely listeners -- Tansy Rayner Roberts. Or maybe two books. Or possibly one book which has had a run-in with a guillotine: Black Out and All Clear by Connie Willis. Ian steals his best lines quotes extensively from this review by his new Bestest Twitter Friend, Jonathan McCalmont. Ian also gets very, very frustrated and swears quite a bit. The discussion of Blackout / All Clear begins at 1:09:09 Check back in at the 1:27:15 mark for some listener feedback and final remarks. Next month The Writer and the Critic will hit the road once again to record their first episode live in front of an actual audience at Continuum 7 in Melbourne! Their very special guest will be the brilliant and awe-inspiring, Catherynne M. Valente, who has picked Embassytown by China Mieville for Ian and Kirstyn to read. Ian's recommended book for June will be Among Others by Jo Walton, while Kirstyn has chosen Full Dark, No Stars by Stephen King. Read ahead and join in the spoilerific fun!

The Writer and the Critic elects to stay at home and rest its feet this month as your hosts, Kirstyn McDermott and Ian Mond, give you a rundown on the recently announced ballots for the Ditmar and Chronos Awards. Ian grabs a shovel ad promptly digs himself a Ditmar-shaped hole. Kirstyn highlights the emergence of the podcast as a dominant form of "fan publication" on both ballots.They then discuss gender bias in The Periodic Table of Storytelling (which is based on the TV Tropes wiki) -- not to mention gender bias on Ian's hoodie! -- as well as a related blog post by Ann Leckie. Ian laments the likely closure of Salon Futura but hopes Wizard's Tower Press (and its fine online book store) will continue. Kirstyn still refuses to buy an iPad. Above/Below by Stephanie Campisi and Ben Peek is a listener-recommended title which is comprised of two linked novellas published as a single "flip-style" book.There are very few spoilers in this review but if you haven't read the book and wish to skip ahead, the discussion begins at 39:30 and ends around 54:15. The official podcast books are The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz (chosen by Ian) and Liar by Justine Larbalestier (recommended by Kirstyn). Be warned: both these discussions contains MASSIVE SPOILERS!! They begin at 54:15 for Oscar Wao and 1:20:20 for Liar. If you haven't already read the books, you may want to come back later when you have. Especially when it coms to Liar. Kirstyn and Ian are very serious about that. Look how sternly their fingers are wagging! To hear a final wrap-up, brief mention of feedback, and some very exciting podcasty news, listen in from 1:39:00. For the next episode, Ian has chosen The Resurrectionst by Jack O'Connell while Kirstyn has picked Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood. In addition, they will be discussing the new split-novel/duology, Black Out and All Clear by Connie Willis, which was recommended by a listener. Whew, that's a whole bunch of words to get through! *** The Writer and the Critic adopts a book club approach to its discussion and will assume its listeners have either read the books in question or don't care if they find out that it was all but a dream in the end. There will almost certainly be spoilers, so you are encouraged to read the chosen titles ahead of time. It'll be much more fun that way and Ian and Kirstyn won't get near as many death threats! ***