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Special Guest: George Couros George Couros is a leading educator in the area of innovative leadership, teaching, and learning. He has worked with all levels of school, from K-12 as a teacher, technology facilitator, and school and district administrator, and is the author of the book, The Innovator's Mindset; Empower Learning, Unleash Talent, and Lead a Culture of Creativity. He is a sought after speaker on the topic of innovative student learning and engagement and has worked with schools and organizations around the globe. George is also the creator of Connected Principals.com, an initiative that brings educators and leaders together from around the world to create powerful learning opportunities for students.  Although George is a leader in the area of innovation, his focus is always on the development of leadership and people and what is best for learners. His belief is that meaningful change happens when you first connect to people's hearts. You can connect with George on his blog, The Principal of Change (georgecouros.ca) or through Twitter @gcouros.   The post How to Talk to Kids about Innovation & Creativity with George Couros – Rerelease appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.

In this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott Carson dives deep into the world of note investing and reveals the secrets to identifying profitable deals! Learn how to avoid "skinny deals" that can drain your resources and maximize your return on investment. Whether you're a seasoned note investor or just starting out, this episode is packed with actionable insights.Here's what you'll discover:Understanding "Skinny Deals": Learn what makes a note deal too risky to pursue.Calculating Your Money Costs: Discover why knowing your money costs is crucial before making any offers.Funding Strategies: Get insights on lining up funding sources and avoiding deal cancellations.Real-Life Deal Analysis: A student's first lien deal is analyzed in Oklahoma as an example.Reverse Mortgage Considerations: Understand the unique aspects of investing in reverse mortgages.Foreclosure Timelines: Learn how to factor in foreclosure timelines for different states (specifically Oklahoma).Auction Strategies: Tips on when to bid at auction and what to expect.Property Valuation: Accurately estimating property value and repair costs.ROI Calculation: Calculating return on investment and the pros and cons of using investor money.The importance of interior and exterior inspectionsP&I Payments: How to analyze Principal and Interest payments and identify potential pitfalls.Marketing to IRA Investors: Strategies for outbound marketing and building investor relationships.Property Rehab Considerations: Balancing rehab costs with potential profits.Market Analysis: Florida example of understanding current market dynamics and avoiding overvalued assets.Conclusion:Don't get caught in a skinny deal! Tune in to learn how to run the numbers, understand the market, and build a successful note investing strategy. Check the links below for resources and note buying workshop details!Watch the Original VIDEO HERE!Book a Call With Scott HERE!Sign up for the next FREE One-Day Note Class HERE!Sign up for the WCN Membership HERE!Sign up for the next Note Buying For Dummies Workshop HERE!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

1 - Madeleine Dean and Pam Bondi squared off during a 2026 budget request meeting, trading personal jabs and insults in front of the cameras. Dom and Dan react to the condescending tones thrown out by Dean and how that will always lead to a squabble. 120 - More of your calls this hour. 130 - Dom goes off on Miles Pfeffer, the man who killed Philadelphia Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald, and how long the legal process has taken, how the parents need to be held accountable, and ultimately, how Pfeffer deserves the death penalty. 135 - We play audio of a previous call from Officer Fitzgerald's widow Marissa and what life is like without her husband. When did we as a society start mitigating circumstances? 150 - Dom finds the info about the prisoner he interviewed years ago and we discuss his story. Your calls.

In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, recorded live at the Western Apartment Investment Conference in Vancouver, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk welcome Krista Murphy, Principal of MLZ Creative, to dive deep into the evolving world of apartment marketing and lease-up strategies. With 18 years of property management experience and five years... The post The Secret to Tripling Your Apartment Lease-Up Traffic with Krista Murphy, Principal at MLZ Creative appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

In this episode, Claudia Douglass, Principal and Healthcare Industry Growth Leader at Grant Thornton, and Deirdre Dillehunt, Principal at Grant Thornton, discuss how health systems are navigating today's financial pressures. They share strategies to build margin resiliency, strengthen operations, and improve care quality, access and experience while preparing leadership teams for sustainable transformation.This episode is sponsored by Grant Thornton.

The four kids make their way to school on what they had thought was just a normal day...We're an actual play podcast where professional actors in Sweden play the best of Swedish RPGs. Led by one of Swedens most experienced and appreciated podcast game masters we play Tales from the Loop, a game published by Free League Publishing.Starring: Anneli Heed, Mattias Redbo, Ingela Lundh and Amanda Stenback.Game Master: Andreas LundströmThe original music for Sweden Rolls by Andreas Lundström

There's been many high profile criminal cases in the courts lately, so we thought it would be the right time to unlock this ATC Plus subscriber episode with Ljupka Subeska, also known as LJ.LJ is a criminal lawyer and Principal at Astoria Lawyers in Sydney. For this episode, she is here to take us behind the curtain and see how a criminal lawyer prepares for a case, as well as to debunk some common misconceptions about her job.This interview is led by veteran broadcast journalist (and friend of Australian True Crime), Ashlea Hansen.Click here to learn more about LJClick here to learn more about Ashlea HansenWant more bonus episodes like this? Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes. Join our Facebook Group here.Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380CREDITS:Host: Ashlea HansenGuest: Ljupka SubeskaExecutive Producer/Editor: Matthew TankardGET IN TOUCH:https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here.Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a "Shortcut" episode. It's a shortened version of this week's more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.There's been many high profile criminal cases in the courts lately, so we thought it would be the right time to unlock this ATC Plus subscriber episode with Ljupka Subeska, also known as LJ.LJ is a criminal lawyer and Principal at Astoria Lawyers in Sydney. For this episode, she is here to take us behind the curtain and see how a criminal lawyer prepares for a case, as well as to debunk some common misconceptions about her job.This interview is led by veteran broadcast journalist (and friend of Australian True Crime), Ashlea Hansen.Click here to learn more about LJClick here to learn more about Ashlea HansenWant more bonus episodes like this? Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes. Join our Facebook Group here.Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380CREDITS:Host: Ashlea HansenGuest: Ljupka SubeskaExecutive Producer/Editor: Matthew TankardGET IN TOUCH:https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here.Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Mea Culpa, I welcome back Maria Cardona, Democratic strategist, CNN commentator, Principal at the Dewey Square Group, and founder of Latinovations, for a critical look at Trump's chaotic foreign policy as the Middle East teeters on the brink of war. With his isolationist rhetoric unraveling into global instability, we unpack the fallout from Trump's withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, the GOP's civil war over war powers, and the terrifying implications of a nuclearized Iran. Cardona also addresses the ICE detention of elected officials, including Senator Alex Padilla, as a political warning shot. Subscribe to Michael's NEW YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Mea Culpa, I welcome back Maria Cardona, Democratic strategist, CNN commentator, Principal at the Dewey Square Group, and founder of Latinovations, for a critical look at Trump's chaotic foreign policy as the Middle East teeters on the brink of war. With his isolationist rhetoric unraveling into global instability, we unpack the fallout from Trump's withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, the GOP's civil war over war powers, and the terrifying implications of a nuclearized Iran. Cardona also addresses the ICE detention of elected officials, including Senator Alex Padilla, as a political warning shot. Subscribe to Michael's NEW YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The regional transit plan advances in the North Carolina House, new information is revealed about CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings, and the NAACP will not invite Trump to its convention in Charlotte.

Send us a textEmpowered Educator CommunityThe Confident ClassroomIn this enlightening episode of the Empowered Educator series, we tackle the pressing issues surrounding teacher struggles in today's educational landscape. Despite their passion and commitment, many educators find themselves feeling overwhelmed and unsupported, leading to alarming rates of attrition and vacancies in our schools.By the end of the episode, listeners will have a deeper understanding of the systemic changes needed to support educators, improve teacher retention, and ultimately enhance the educational experience for students. Whether you're an educator, school leader, or community member, this episode will inspire you to reflect on your role in fostering a supportive environment for our teachers.Key Takeaways:Understanding the root causes of teacher strugglesInsights into current trends in teacher attrition and vacanciesThe importance of empowering teachers through support and mentorshipPractical steps for school leaders to create a nurturing environmentResources Mentioned:National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reportsMissouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education dataThe Confident ClassroomEmpowered Educator CommunityCalling All Educators! I started a community with resources, courses, articles, networking, and more. I am looking for members to help me build it with the most valuable resources. I would really appreciate your input as a teacher, leader, administrator, or consultant. --> You can find it here: Empowered Educator CommunityBook: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance SuccessLet me help you determine the next steps in your career!Grab a complimentary POWER SessionWith Rubi.ai, you'll experience cutting-edge technology, research-driven insights, and efficient content delivery.email: melinda@empowereducator.com

I discuss the hidden angles in the Iran situation that the mainstream media isn't touching; I provide updates into the ongoing case of Principal Jason Merz; and a Japanese study shows that the more shots you take the faster you die.  You don't say? Book Websites: https://www.moneytreepublishing.com/shop PROMO CODE: “AEFM” for 10% OFF https://armreg.co.uk PROMO CODE: "americaneducationfm" for 15% off all books and products. (I receive no kickbacks).

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Paul Clayton, Principal, and Sky Currie, Associate at Clayton Korte in their Austin, Texas office. Clayton Korte also has an office in San Antonio, Texas. They discuss the Cosmic Saltillo restaurant and bar in East Austin.You can see the project here as you listen along.In the heart of East Austin, where rail lines once delivered petroleum to a pair of early 20th-century warehouses, a new kind of energy now flows. Cosmic Saltillo, the second outpost of Cosmic Coffee & Beer, has converted these long-abandoned structures through historic preservation into a lush, all-day retreat—equal parts bar, café, garden, and urban oasis. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCATemy

Peter Cunningham Interview | Hall of Fame Racer Talks SCCA, Racing Legacy & RaceSchool.comOn Episode 227 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com we catch up with my first driver coach – none other than SCCA Hall of Famer Peter Cunningham. Side note: he doesn't remember that fateful day back in the 80's and that's probably a good thing. Peter joins me to talk about his Hall of Fame career… and help us get ready for the June Sprints. A race he won in 1984… and a race he'll try to win again this weekend. I really enjoyed connecting with one of the club's finest… and I think you'll enjoy the conversation too. Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible!FastLane ⁠RaceSchool.com ⁠ | FastLane is one of California's top SCCA accredited racing schools that offers drivers of all skill levels the best and most fun way to learn competitive track driving. Our programs include defensive driving certifications, high-performance driving days, full SCCA licensing courses and so much more. Whatever your track goals are, our race school will help you achieve them. https://raceschool.com/William R. Pintaric and Associates. David Pintaric is a long-time SCCA racer. He's also the Principal at the investment and financial planning firm William R. Pintaric and Associates. Our reasons for becoming financial professionals are deeply personal. We repeatedly saw many friends and family struggling to find the help they needed to map out their financial future. We are confident that with our understanding of personal finance, coupled with our training as financial professionals, we can help people better prepare for the future. After years in the business, we have developed a reputation for educating individuals in an easy-to-understand manner so they can grasp personal finance and use those concepts to pursue their financial objectives. We feel a commitment to our community. Check them out at https://www.wrpintaric.com/Solo Performance Specialties - Learn more at https://soloperformance.com/ - Here's a link to the episode of Inside the SCCA featuring Solo Performance Specialties owner Dave Whitworth • Inside the SCCA | Solo Performance wi... Ray Esports is the official sim racing league of the Inside the SCCA podcasts -- from the "Unofficial SCCA eSports Racing Leagues on Tuesday nights, to the weekend warrior leagues on Saturday and Sunday -- Ray Esports is the place to go for SCCA members to racing. What I like best about the Ray eSports leagues is that the racing is much more respectful than the vast majority of eRacing leagues on iRacing. Go to https://rayesportsracing.com/ for all the info you need. Code Blue by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Become a patron to support the channel and gain access to exclusive giveaways, Livestream Q&As and more: / racingwirenetwork

On Episode 228 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com we go all in on Targa. It's a program that's been around for a bit, but it's experiencing a revival. We talk with Langlee King and Philip Royle. They took on Targa Texasland – and they had a blast. If you are wondering what the heck is Targa…well I was too. So we dig into what the event is… get some tips for first timers and more. Let's just say but the time we were done… I was trying to figure out how I can put a Targa on my schedule. Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible!FastLane ⁠RaceSchool.com ⁠ | FastLane is one of California's top SCCA accredited racing schools that offers drivers of all skill levels the best and most fun way to learn competitive track driving. Our programs include defensive driving certifications, high-performance driving days, full SCCA licensing courses and so much more. Whatever your track goals are, our race school will help you achieve them. https://raceschool.com/William R. Pintaric and Associates. David Pintaric is a long-time SCCA racer. He's also the Principal at the investment and financial planning firm William R. Pintaric and Associates. Our reasons for becoming financial professionals are deeply personal. We repeatedly saw many friends and family struggling to find the help they needed to map out their financial future. We are confident that with our understanding of personal finance, coupled with our training as financial professionals, we can help people better prepare for the future. After years in the business, we have developed a reputation for educating individuals in an easy-to-understand manner so they can grasp personal finance and use those concepts to pursue their financial objectives. We feel a commitment to our community. Check them out at https://www.wrpintaric.com/Solo Performance Specialties - Learn more at https://soloperformance.com/ - Here's a link to the episode of Inside the SCCA featuring Solo Performance Specialties owner Dave Whitworth • Inside the SCCA | Solo Performance wi... Ray Esports is the official sim racing league of the Inside the SCCA podcasts -- from the "Unofficial SCCA eSports Racing Leagues on Tuesday nights, to the weekend warrior leagues on Saturday and Sunday -- Ray Esports is the place to go for SCCA members to racing. What I like best about the Ray eSports leagues is that the racing is much more respectful than the vast majority of eRacing leagues on iRacing. Go to https://rayesportsracing.com/ for all the info you need. Code Blue by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Become a patron to support the channel and gain access to exclusive giveaways, Livestream Q&As and more: / racingwirenetwork Follow Brian Bielanski

On Episode 229 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com we go back to Pikes Peak with SCCA Hill Climber Ryan Cheek. Ryan is getting ready to race Pikes Peak for the second time. We'll talk about what she learned in her rookie run at the iconic event and what she'll do differently this year. Ryan is one of those people you just want to root for. Full of positivity and unafraid to talk about the not so good stuff. It's a great conversation about what it's like to attempt a discipline some of us have on our bucket list. Ryan on Socials…Facebook:   / ryancheekracing  Insta:   / ryan_cheek_racing  Watch Pikes Peak - https://ppihc.org/watch-the-2025-pike...Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible!FastLane ⁠RaceSchool.com ⁠ | FastLane is one of California's top SCCA accredited racing schools that offers drivers of all skill levels the best and most fun way to learn competitive track driving. Our programs include defensive driving certifications, high-performance driving days, full SCCA licensing courses and so much more. Whatever your track goals are, our race school will help you achieve them. https://raceschool.com/William R. Pintaric and Associates. David Pintaric is a long-time SCCA racer. He's also the Principal at the investment and financial planning firm William R. Pintaric and Associates. Our reasons for becoming financial professionals are deeply personal. We repeatedly saw many friends and family struggling to find the help they needed to map out their financial future. We are confident that with our understanding of personal finance, coupled with our training as financial professionals, we can help people better prepare for the future. After years in the business, we have developed a reputation for educating individuals in an easy-to-understand manner so they can grasp personal finance and use those concepts to pursue their financial objectives. We feel a commitment to our community. Check them out at https://www.wrpintaric.com/Solo Performance Specialties - Learn more at https://soloperformance.com/ - Here's a link to the episode of Inside the SCCA featuring Solo Performance Specialties owner Dave Whitworth • Inside the SCCA | Solo Performance wi... Ray Esports is the official sim racing league of the Inside the SCCA podcasts -- from the "Unofficial SCCA eSports Racing Leagues on Tuesday nights, to the weekend warrior leagues on Saturday and Sunday -- Ray Esports is the place to go for SCCA members to racing. What I like best about the Ray eSports leagues is that the racing is much more respectful than the vast majority of eRacing leagues on iRacing. Go to https://rayesportsracing.com/ for all the info you need. Code Blue by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Become a patron to support the channel and gain access to exclusive giveaways, Livestream Q&As and more: / racingwirenetwork

In today's Morning Manna, Rick and Doc explore one of the most foundational passages in Proverbs—an unbroken set of verses emphasizing the matchless value of wisdom. “Wisdom is the principal thing,” declares verse 7, and the hosts passionately unpack what it means to get wisdom, not just pursue it. Through vivid analogies and heartfelt testimonies, they highlight the tangible blessings of wisdom: promotion, honor, grace, and even long life.The teaching reveals how wisdom isn't passive or optional—it is essential, supreme, and worth every sacrifice. They contrast earthly values like wealth and power with the eternal value of wisdom and understanding. This episode will challenge and inspire you to prioritize God's truth above all else, cling to instruction, and walk securely in the paths of righteousness.Rick Wiles, Doc Burkhart. Airdate 6/19/25Join the leading community for Conservative Christians! https://www.FaithandValues.comYou can partner with us by visiting https://www.FaithandValues.com/donate, calling 1-800-576-2116, or by mail at PO Box 399 Vero Beach, FL 32961.Get high-quality emergency preparedness food today from American Reserves!https://www.AmericanReserves.comIt's the Final Day! The day Jesus Christ bursts into our dimension of time, space, and matter. Now available in eBook and audio formats! Order Final Day from Amazon today!https://www.amazon.com/Final-Day-Characteristics-Second-Coming/dp/0578260816/Apple users, you can download the audio version on Apple Books! https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/final-day-10-characteristics-of-the-second-coming/id1687129858Purchase the 4-part DVD set or start streaming Sacrificing Liberty today. https://www.sacrificingliberty.com/watchThe Fauci Elf is a hilarious gift guaranteed to make your friends laugh! Order yours today! https://tru.news/faucielf

Most nonprofits think fundraising is about getting the pitch right—but what if that's the wrong starting point? In this episode of Inspired Nonprofit Leadership, I sit down with Jeff Schreifels of Veritus Group to talk about how asking great questions (not writing great appeals) is the real game-changer in major gifts. We unpack why donors actually want to give more, the overlooked power of high-touch relationships, and how your ROI could be 30:1 if you just focus on what works. This one is a must-listen if you're tired of chasing grants and want a more sustainable path to growth. Episode Highlights 03:02 Fundraising Philosophy and Challenges 03:54 The Joy of Giving and Donor Engagement 05:43 High Touch Relationships in Fundraising 07:01 Major Gifts and Relationship Building 11:58 Effective Fundraising Strategies 14:22 Building Donor Relationships: Tactics and Trends 16:21 The Role of Major Gift Officers 16:47 Balancing Investments in Donor Programs 17:05 Building Mid and Major Gift Programs 18:03 The Power of Asking Questions 19:53 Diversifying Revenue Sources 23:28 Success Stories in Major Gift Programs 25:42 How to Invest in Individual Giving 30:03 Resources and Support for Fundraisers   Jeff Schreifels is the Principal and Owner of Veritus Group, a global consulting agency specializing in major gifts and mid-level fundraising strategy. With over 30 years in the nonprofit sector, Jeff is a pioneer of relationship-centered fundraising. Under his leadership, since 2009 Veritus has helped increase mid and major gift revenue and decrease donor value attrition for hundreds of non-profits worldwide that have adopted the “Veritus Way” of mid and major gifts. Jeff is co-author of the award-winning Passionate Giving Blog, a regular contributor to NonProfit Pro, and author of two bestselling books, It's Not JUST About the Money and It's Not JUST About the Donors. A soughtafter speaker, Jeff has delivered keynotes at top conferences like the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy International Conference and London's Chartered Institute of Fundraising Convention. Jeff's passion for empowering nonprofit leaders with actionable strategies has earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor driving meaningful change in the sector. Connect with Jeff: Jeff@VeritusGroup.com Website: http://www.veritusgroup.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffschreifels/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/VeritusGroup/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veritusgroup/reels/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@veritusgroup Blog: https://veritusgroup.com/blog Podcast: https://veritusgroup.com/podcasts Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Jeff-Schreifels/e/B085TCSHCK Sponsored Resource Join the Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Newsletter for weekly tips and inspiration for leading your nonprofit! Access it here >> Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on LinkedIn.

Throwback Thursday! Diversity as Value-Added featuring Dr. Leighangela BradyOriginally Released On: 9-8-2023This week, we're revisiting one of our timeless episodes from Leading Out The Woods! In this episode:✅ Dr. Brady shares the work her team is doing in National School District to develop exceptionally prepared learners.✅ Dr. Brady gives tips on engaging all stakeholders in meaningful planning and strategic partnerships.Whether you're hearing it for the first time or revisiting a classic, this conversation is packed with insights that still resonate today.

In this inspiring episode of Leaning Into Leadership, we continue our NASSP National Principal of the Year series with Tony Cattani, a finalist for the 2025–2026 National High School Principal of the Year. For 18 years, Tony has led Lenape High School in Medford, NJ, where he's created a thriving school culture grounded in trust, reflection, and instructional growth.Tony shares how his leadership journey evolved from managing to truly leading, and how a single conference keynote transformed his outlook. We dive into his groundbreaking peer observation model that has generated more than 3,000 teacher visits, fostered collective efficacy, and built a culture where everyone grows together. From collegiality cafes to popcorn lesson invitations, Tony's story is a masterclass in empowering educators and redefining professional development.This conversation is packed with actionable leadership insights, a healthy dose of humility, and yes—a metaphor involving Buffalo chicken dip that perfectly sums up what it means to lead with purpose and pride.Learn more about NASSP's Principal of the Year program at https://www.nassp.org/news/nassp-announces-national-principal-of-the-year-finalists/

In this special episode of Mission Matters, host Adam Torres interviews Chidi Blyden, CEO and Principal at Culturally Bound Consulting, as part of the Milken Institute Global Conference series. Chidi delves into the importance of understanding cultural nuances when doing business in Africa and the Global South, shedding light on trending industries such as technology, film, and performing arts. Tune in to gain insightful perspectives on emerging markets and opportunities in Africa and beyond. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Milken Institute⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textLeroy Slanzi could simply sit by, watch, and collect his check. He could wait for the system to take of itself, and simply wait for retirement.  But that's not how this man is built.  He sees a problem, and he goes about fixing it head on.  He is the author of the books, "Emotional Schools: The Looming Mental Health Crisis and a Pathway Through It," and also "50 Fun Calming Strategies," and finally "Breathe."  Leroy is taking on this crisis and is encouraging schools to get on board.  Send this to your favorite school board member who could use the help. Listen now.His website:     https://leroyslanzi.com/His mission:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLggE8A8q9gContact us:Rumble/ YouTube/ IG: @powerofmanpodcastEmail: powerofmanpodcast@gmail.com.Twitter: @rorypaquetteLooking for Like-Minded Fathers and Husbands? Join our Brotherhood!"Power of Man Within" , in Facebook Groups:https://www.facebook.com/groups/490821906341560/?ref=share_group_linkFree Coaching Consultation call whenever you are ready... Message me!Believe it!

What strategies can legal marketers use to coach attorneys to adopt a client-centric mindset and offer actionable advice that nurtures long-term relationships? During this episode of the LMA Podcast, our guests dive into effective techniques for business development coaching both new and skeptical attorneys, while sharing their personal experiences and the lessons they've learned along the way. They'll discuss how they integrate key business development trust points into their daily routines, enhancing their ability to guide lawyers towards successful business development practices. Tune in to learn how these strategies can be implemented to transform the attorney-client relationship and drive sustained growth. Speakers: Jennifer Ramsey, Co-founder and Principal, Stage LLC Megan Senese, Co-founder and Principal, Stage LLC Shannon Tatro, Associate Director of Business Development, Munger, Tolles & Olson Megan Senese is co-founder and principal of Stage LLC. After six years of working with Jennifer Ramsey, they took the leap to launch their own legal marketing and business development company. Active in LMA, Megan co-chairs the New York Small Firm Shared Interest Group (SIG). Together with Jen, she co-hosts a podcast called “So Much to Say: A Legal Podcast for People,” bringing candid and human conversations to the legal world. Jennifer Ramsey is co-founder and principal of Stage LLC. After six years of working with Megan Senese, they took the leap to launch their own legal marketing and business development company. Active in LMA, Jen is program chair for the Southern California Local Steering Committee. Together with Megan, she co-hosts a podcast called “So Much to Say: A Legal Podcast for People,” bringing candid and human conversations to the legal world. In her current role as associate director of business development at Munger, Tolles & Olson, Shannon Tatro is a key driver of the firm's business development efforts and leader of specific client development initiatives, where she utilizes insights gained through 25+ years in client service roles to provide guidance with the client experience in mind. She enjoys mentoring the next generation of legal marketing professionals and currently serves as Co-Chair of LMA's Client Value SIG.

Behind every cancer journey is a quiet force of resilience, the caregiver. In this heartfelt and eye-opening conversation, Kaumudi Bhawe, Founder and Principal at YOM Consulting Services, joins host Madhavi to shine a light on the emotional, physical, and financial challenges caregivers often face but rarely voice. From identifying signs of burnout to exploring how healthcare systems and communities can better support those who care for cancer patients, this interview offers both insight and inspiration. Tune in to TALRadio English on Spotify & Apple Podcast for The Silent Strength Behind Cancer Care, an exclusive episode dedicated to awareness, healing, and honoring the invisible heroes among us.Host: MadhaviGuest: kaumudi BhaweYou Can Reach Kaumudi Bhawe @linkedin.com/in/kaumudi-bhawe-ph-d-7a8114b#TALRadioEnglish #CancerCaregivers #SilentStrength #CancerAwareness #HealingTogether #SupportCaregivers #CaregiverBurnout #EmotionalWellbeing #BehindTheScenesCare #YOMConsulting #MentalHealthMatters #InvisibleHeroes #TALRadioInterviews #TouchALife #TALRadio

This episode features Aaron Fragnito, Principal of Peoples Capital Group, sharing how he built a $40M+ multifamily portfolio through direct deals, investor trust, and long-term thinking in CRE.The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with top CRE professionals. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate. In this episode of The Crexi Podcast, Shanti Ryle, Director of Content Marketing at Crexi, sits down with Aaron to discuss his journey and success in commercial real estate. Aaron shares how he transitioned from being a realtor to an investor, having completed over 250 real estate deals and built a wealth management company. He delves into the lessons learned from his mistakes, strategies for raising capital, and his approach to building and managing investor relationships. Additionally, Aaron offers insights into teaching real estate entrepreneurship, navigating today's market conditions, and his future outlook for real estate investments. Join us for an in-depth look at the fundamentals of real estate investing and the importance of communication, transparency, and passion in the industry.Introduction to The Crexi PodcastMeet Aaron FragnitoAaron's Journey into Real EstateEarly Struggles and First SuccessesBuilding a Real Estate EmpireLessons from MistakesTeaching Real Estate EntrepreneurshipAdvice for Aspiring Real Estate InvestorsSourcing and Networking StrategiesBranding and Deep Market FocusInvestor Relations and CommunicationEffective Communication with InvestorsBalancing Business Growth and OperationsLeveraging Technology in Real EstateRedefining Success in BusinessCurrent Market Trends and Investment StrategiesChallenges in Underwriting DealsIdentifying Great Deals and Value Add OpportunitiesRapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts About Aaron Fragnito:Aaron has been in Real Estate for over 10 years and has transacted over 250 real estate deals. He is a well known name in the Real Estate investment industry throughout New Jersey, beginning his career as a realtor and transitioning to the investment side in 2013. He now helps people get started and build their wealth in real estate investments. Aaron also hosts the New Jersey Real Estate Network (NJREN), the Cash Flow Podcast (YouTube). Aaron also in the past wrote and taught a course called Real Estate Entrepreneurship at Rowan University. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter and enjoy the next podcast delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi's blog. Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse 500,000+ available commercial properties for sale and lease. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi

In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Dr. Ely Ratner joins us to discuss the case for a defense pact in the Indo-Pacific. Dr. Ratner starts by laying out his argument of why he thinks now is the right time for this type of agreement, discussing that the pact may serve to help maintain stability and deterrence in the region amidst China's aggressive ambitions to reshape the global order. Dr. Ratner discusses the four countries, U.S., Japan, Australia, and the Philippines, that he believes the pact will include to start with and what their responsibilities will be within the pact. He shares that he envisions one of the main features of this partnership to be greater military integration among its members and to serve as a framework to garner the collective power of US allies and partners through a multilateral collective security agreement. Dr. Ratner discusses the viability of the pact and the reasons he thinks there are more opportunities for the pact to be successful now than there was in the past, including greater strategic alignment among the four partner countries, increased intra-Asian cooperation, and the growing reciprocity in U.S. alliances themselves. Dr. Ratner also considers how these different countries may respond to the idea of this pact, especially considering China may react badly to it. He underscores that Beijing is likely to behave badly regardless of this pact and states countries should not turn away from it because of Beijing. Finally, Dr. Ratner underscores how this pact would not require the U.S. to extend new commitments abroad and describes the continuing will and desire he sees from the Trump Administration to continue cooperation and strengthening of alliances in the region. Dr. Ely Ratner is a Principal at The Marathon Initiative, a bipartisan think tank dedicated to preparing the United States for an era of sustained great power competition. He served as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs from 2021-2025. Prior to confirmation, he was the Director of the DoD China Task Force and a Senior Advisor to China to the Secretary of Defense. Before arriving at the Department of Defense, Dr. Ratner was the Executive Vice President and Director of Studies at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), where he was a member of the executive team and responsible for managing the Center's research agenda and staff. Dr. Ratner served from 2015 to 2017 as the Deputy National Security advisor to Vice President Joe Biden, and from 2011 to 2012 in the office of Chinese and Mongolian affairs at the State Department. He earned his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley.

The multifamily market has faced major headwinds in many growth markets, but is gradually stabilizing. Occupancy levels are starting to rebound as there's been absorption of new units, although rents are still largely suppressed. Phoenix, one of the country's top growth markets, is finally coming off the bottom with record absorption levels. Jeff Sherman, Principal at FSO Capital Partners, oversees 2500 in Phoenix and other markets in Arizona. Over the past few years, Jeff has been hyper-focused on operations to maximize investor returns. Currently, he's starting to see more opportunities as floating rate maturities are coming due. 

Send us a textYou've landed the leadership role—now what? In this week's Power Surge, Dr. Mel breaks down the real mindset shifts new administrators must make after stepping out of the classroom and into leadership. If you're still thinking like a teacher but expected to lead like a visionary, this 5-minute episode is the clarity check you need. Learn the top three shifts that will help you delegate with confidence, lead people instead of tasks, and build trust over popularity.Whether you're a first-year AP or just got the principal keys, this one's for you.Empowered Educator CommunityCalling All Educators! I started a community with resources, courses, articles, networking, and more. I am looking for members to help me build it with the most valuable resources. I would really appreciate your input as a teacher, leader, administrator, or consultant. --> You can find it here: Empowered Educator CommunityBook: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance SuccessLet me help you determine the next steps in your career!Grab a complimentary POWER SessionWith Rubi.ai, you'll experience cutting-edge technology, research-driven insights, and efficient content delivery.email: melinda@empowereducator.com

In this episode, Michael Burcham, Chief of Strategy, Research, and Talent Development, joins Anderson Williams, Principal of Talent Development, along with Ben Gilbert, Associate of Talent Development, and Jackson Sprayberry, Director of Talent Development, to share how Shore University has grown into a platform that supports learning at every level, including executives, managers, and frontline team members. They talk about the systems behind ShoreU, like the LMS (learning management system), scenario-based training, and pathway programs, and how these tools help leaders apply what they learn in real situations.Key Takeaways:Pattern recognition across portfolio companies makes it possible to build leadership programs that scale across industries and business models A mix of live sessions, self-paced tools, and media-driven content makes learning accessible to those with different learning styles and work flowsThe talent pipeline is strengthened by identifying high-potential individuals early and preparing them to take on key roles as companies growAs the platform evolves, the focus is on building both standardized pathways and customized experiences to meet companies where they areChapters:00:00 Introduction05:19 Building the System14:13 Development Programs18:34 Content that Connects21:20 What's Next?Listen to our podcasts at:https://www.shorecp.university/podcastsYou'll also find other Bigger. Stronger. Faster. episodes, alongside our Microcap Moments and Everyday Heroes series—highlighting the people and stories that make the microcap space unique.Other ways to connect:Blog: https://www.shorecp.university/blogShore Capital University: https://www.shorecp.university/Shore Capital Partners: https://www.shorecp.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shore-universityThis podcast is the property of Shore Capital Partners LLC. None of the content herein is investment advice, an offer of investment advisory services, or a recommendation or offer relating to any security. See the “Terms of Use” page on the Shore Capital website for other important information.

The Trump Administration's "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) Commission report, spearheaded by Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr., has ignited a major debate across the U.S. food and agriculture landscape. While the National Potato Council applauds the report's focus on a healthier America and increased fruit and vegetable consumption, certain recommendations are raising critical questions for our industry.In this episode, we're joined by NPC CEO Kam Quarles and returning guest Beth Johnson, Founder & Principal of Food Directions. We dive deep into the MAHA report, exploring its implications for food policy, the integrity of our science-based regulatory system, and the future of American family farms.Join us as we discuss:An overview of the MAHA Commission's key findings.Effective strategies for expanding access to and awareness of healthy foods.Defining "ultraprocessed foods" and distinguishing between beneficial and unhealthy food processing.The critical importance of peer-reviewed science in food and agricultural policy, and the dangers of allowing popular opinion to sway regulatory decisions.The implications of the report's criticisms of pesticides, including glyphosate, on farm practices and food safety protocols.The broader philosophical shift in the MAHA report regarding scientific consensus versus individual beliefs.How the agricultural industry and policymakers can collaborate to achieve a healthier America while safeguarding our science-based regulatory system and supporting family farms.Top priorities for a science-based and practical implementation of the MAHA report's health goals.This podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato-growing obstacles. 

Send us a text In this inspiring episode of Petey Podcast, we sit down with Elyria High School's newest assistant principal — someone who's truly grown with us, Amanda Belcher. From walking the halls as a student herself, to returning as a dedicated teacher, and now stepping into a leadership role, her journey is one about roots, vision and leading in the very place that helped shape her. Take a listen!It's a great day to be a Pioneer! Thanks for listening. Find Elyria Schools on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube!

What does it mean to build something enduring in a world obsessed with fast growth and quick exits?In this episode of What is Innovation?, Jared Simmons sits down with Shawn Nelson, CEO and founder of Lovesac, to explore the deeper layers of innovation in business, leadership, and life. From making beanbags in his parents' basement to running a public company approaching a billion in revenue, Shawn shares how clarity of purpose and long-term thinking can turn small product decisions into disruptive innovation.The conversation dives into how leaders can define their own innovation “domain,” why originality isn't a requirement for progress, and how the tension between ambition and patience can shape entire organizations. Shawn also unpacks the real cost of growth — from taking outside capital to making tough calls on talent and timing.If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the pressure to “do something new,” this episode offers a grounding and practical lens for building, inventing, and innovating — one step (and one season) at a time.Guest Bio:Shawn Nelson is the founder and CEO of Lovesac, a public company known for its patented, high-performance modular furniture. A product designer, entrepreneur, and TV personality, Shawn holds a master's in Strategic Design and Management and teaches at Parsons, The New School for Design. His recent book and podcast, Let Me Save You 25 Years, distills lessons from his two-decade journey scaling Lovesac from startup to publicly traded brand.What You'll Learn:Why innovation can be organizationally specific — and why that mattersHow to balance quarterly demands with long-term vision as a public companyWhy originality is overrated, and domain clarity is crucialWhat “patient ambition” looks like in real leadershipHow to use purpose to attract talent and guide product innovationHighlighted Insight:“Innovation doesn't have to be original. It just has to be new to you, your team, or your company. And it has to move you forward.”Quote to Remember:“Maintain top ambition with infinite patience. That's the hardest part and the secret to building something real.”Resources & Links:Let Me Save You 25 Years (book + podcast)Lovesac – Modular furniture with a missionAbout the Host:Jared Simmons is the Founder and Principal of OUTLAST Consulting, a boutique firm helping organizations unlock innovation through intentional action. With leadership experience at Procter & Gamble, McKinsey & Company, and Coca-Cola, Jared blends corporate strategy with entrepreneurial thinking to help clients innovate on their own terms.

For some time, marketing hydrogen in an affordable way has been a challenge to say the least. One company, Grimes Carbon Tech, says that assertion is untrue and they have the technology to prove it. On this episode of Alternative Power Plays, Buchanan's Alan Seltzer and John Povilaitis welcome Joseph Maceda, founder of Grimes Carbontech, and Haydn Palliser, Principal at green energy transition advisory firm Pivotal 180 and Grimes Carbontech advisor, to talk about their company and its hopeful technology.Grimes Carbontech was founded in 2022 and offers scalable technology that uses low-temperature waste heat to produce hydrogen in a liquid solution. The company says their technology is 80% cheaper than the electrolysis method and doesn't come with the need for pipelines or electrical grid infrastructure, enabling the firm to market hydrogen at the site of its use and convert carbon to sustainable fuel while also capturing and recycling carbon profitably. Grimes Carbontech calls it “Caustic Aqueous-Phase Electrochemical Reforming" or "CAPER.”During the episode, Joseph and Haydn talk about the ins and outs of their technology, how it works, why it's so valuable and what the future for this technology looks like. While the company is in its early stages, the future looks quite promising and our guests are thrilled about what its true potential could look like.To learn more about Grimes Carbon Tech visit: https://grimescarbontech.com/To learn more about Joseph Maceda and Haydn Palliser, visit: https://grimescarbontech.com/about-us To learn more about Alan Seltzer, visit: https://www.bipc.com/alan-seltzer⁠ To learn more about John Povilaitis, visit: ⁠https://www.bipc.com/john-povilaitis

Waking Up With Anxiety: How to Cope and Take Back ControlHave you ever woken up with that familiar tightness in your chest, your thoughts already racing before your feet even hit the floor?You're not alone. Morning anxiety is incredibly common—especially for high achievers, perfectionists, and anyone carrying a heavy mental load. In this episode, we're talking honestly about what it feels like to start the day already in fight-or-flight mode—and, more importantly, what you can do about it.Together, we'll explore simple, powerful ways to cope with morning anxiety, from understanding the root causes to implementing mindset shifts and daily habits that help you feel grounded, calm, and in control. You'll learn why being aware of your emotions isn't weakness—it's strength. Because when you start to understand why you're feeling anxious, you take the first step in becoming the most resilient, empowered version of yourself.Let's reframe anxiety not as a personal flaw, but as a message—one that, when listened to with compassion and curiosity, can lead you toward real, lasting change.-----About Ballet With IsabellaBallet With Isabella is your secret weapon for unlocking your full potential as a dancer—physically and mentally. Whether you're training for pointe, returning to ballet, or striving to reach a professional level, BWI offers structured online plans, inspiring courses, and a supportive global community. From personalized training in our Principal membership, to on-demand classes and mindset coaching through A Dancer's Mindset, every offering is designed to help you grow with confidence and consistency.Explore our memberships, courses, and free resources at balletwithisabella.com.

In this episode of The Principal's Handbook, Barb Flowers discusses the importance of reflecting on leadership to foster growth and self-awareness. She shares personal insights about how stepping back from the principal role allowed her to rediscover her passion for leadership and its challenges.Key Points:Reflection on leadership helps principals identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for growth.Emotions drive actions and decisions, influencing leadership effectiveness.Difficult situations and emotional reactions offer valuable lessons for improvement.Authentic leadership comes from understanding yourself and learning from experiences.FREE DOWNLOADS*The Principal's Email DetoxDecisive Leadership- Free WorkshopPrincipal Checklist to Disconnect From SchoolBehavior Blueprint for PrincipalsThe Principal's Power Hour Blueprint*RESOURCES FOR PRINCIPALS*Transform Your Time: 60 Day Action Plan for PrincipalsLeadership by Design: The Principal's Custom Habit SystemThe Principal's Overwhelm Toolkit*SOCIAL MEDIA*Barb Flowers, Ph.D- LinkedinDrBarbFlowers- Instagramthe8to4principal- TikTok

Today on the Woody and Wilcox Show: The trailer for the new Naked Gun movie was released; Principal writes a personal note to each student in the graduating class; Dryer sheets in mailboxes; Mouth taping; One-clap rule at kindergarten graduation; Graduations and dog weddings; Science has solved which way your toilet paper should hang; And more!

Leadership requires processing both professional and personal experiences, particularly when faced with injustice.   As school leaders, we encounter unfairness in various forms - from promotion decisions to resource allocation to systemic inequities affecting our students and families. I've found that managing these experiences requires understanding how our minds and bodies respond to perceived injustice.   In this episode, I share practical insights for acknowledging and safely expressing these difficult emotions without causing harm to ourselves or others. While solutions aren't always available, we can learn to validate our experiences, maintain our personal power, and find healthy ways to process these universal human experiences that impact us as leaders.   Find the full episode show notes and transcript, click here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/390

In this powerful kickoff to our NASSP Principal of the Year finalist series, Dr. Damon Lewis of Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy in Norwalk, CT shares his incredible leadership journey—from paraeducator to transformational middle school principal. Under his leadership, chronic absenteeism dropped from 31% to 8%, equity-driven initiatives expanded access to gifted and accelerated programs, and eighth-grade PSAT scores outpaced national, state, and district averages.Dr. Lewis discusses the culture shift at his school, his “so what, now what” mindset, and why proper preparation, intentional systems, and relentless focus on every student have made the difference. He also opens up about how his personal story fuels his mission—and how being a national finalist is a platform for advocacy, equity, and excellence in public education.Key Topics:Vision-driven leadership and systems thinkingAccelerating achievement while addressing inequityListening as a leadership superpowerThe impact of culturally responsive leadershipWhy excuses build bridges to nowhereLearn more about NASSP's Principal of the Year program at https://www.nassp.org/news/nassp-announces-national-principal-of-the-year-finalists/

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Power Quote: “Uncover the rock”Description:If you haven't begun reflecting on the year yet, today's episode will get you in the mood. I encourage you to pause today's show frequently – there are a number of moments that deserve some contemplation and pausing to think about what something looks or feels like in your context could be very beneficial. This is such a thoughtful conversation – I found myself feeling both reflective and uplifted by the end. I hope you experience the same feelings.Sponsor Spot 1:Before we dive in, I'd like to thank DigiCoach for sponsoring today's show. As a loyal listener to this show, you know I am a big advocate for short, targeted observations, so I'm excited to have DigiCoach as one of our sponsors. DigiCoach makes it easier to follow up on observations with meaningful feedback. I love that you can focus on specific elements and that there is a ready-made bank of items to use for telling teachers what they are doing well! You can learn more about DigiCoach at digicoach.com or click the link in the show notes.Show IntroGuest Bio:Will Lepech has worked in various roles within a K-12 system level. He earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Group Science, a Master of Arts (MA) in Educational Leadership K-12, has a Michigan Elementary Teaching Certificate with additional endorsements in Music Education and Science along with a Michigan School Administrator Certificate. Prior to becoming the Continuous Improvement Consultant at Montcalm Area ISD, he taught in self-contained elementary classrooms at multiple levels, and was an elementary assistant principal at Kent City Community Schools in Kent City, Michigan. In addition, Will served as the Kent City Community Schools Director of Multi-Lingual and Migrant Education Programs and held multiple roles in the MTSS/PBIS process. Will is a member of the Michigan Continuous Improvement Facilitators Network (MCIFN), as well as the Michigan Association of State and Federal Program Specialists (MASFPS)Warmup questions:We always like to start with a celebration. What are you celebrating today?Is there a story that will help listeners understand why you are doing what you do?Questions/Topics/PromptsWhen you and I first talked, you shared some things you wish you had known while you were a building administrator. I'd like to have conversations around three of them, with you describing the “thing” and then the two of us digging into why understanding the “thing” is so challenging when you are in the midst of it:The power of influencing at the granular (individual) levelChange processNot having to have the answersIf there is time, we can dive a bit more into the change processes.Sponsor Spot 2:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast…Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn't stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It's no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit http://ixl.com/assistant to get started.Closing questions:What part of your own leadership are you still trying to get better at?If listeners could take just one thing away from today's podcast, what would it be?Before we go, is there anything else that you'd like to share with our listeners?Where can people learn more about you and your work…Sponsor Spot 3:Before we wrap, I'd like to thank Kaleidoscope Adventures for sponsoring today's show. Lots of companies can help you organize class trips, but Kaleidoscope helps you organize adventures – because isn't that what student trips should be? Kaleidscope is a full-service tour company offering a range of adventure opportunities and they excel at customizing trips based on your unique context, needs, and goals. Kaleidoscope offers exceptional travel experiences for students (and their group leaders). Thinking about student travel? Reach out to Kaleidoscope using the link in the show notes.Summary/wrap upIndividual versus systems focus (ultimately, does change happen at the individual level?)People are the purposeUncover the rock = what's the problem?Resistance is feedback – misalignment in the system and M=v/eSystems and structures support sustainability – good summer investmentStrengthen what is, this is not the time for new stuffCloseLeadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me.You can find links to all sorts of stuff in the show notes, including my website https://www.frederickbuskey.com/I love hearing from you. If you have comments or questions, or are interested in having me speak at your school or conference, email me at frederick@frederickbuskey.com or connect with me on LinkedIn.If you are tired of spending time putting out fires and would rather invest time supporting and growing teachers, consider reading my book, A School Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose. The book is available on Amazon. You can find links to it, as well as free book study materials on my website at https://www.frederickbuskey.com/reclaiming-purpose.html Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.Remember the secret to good leadership:Be intentional in choosing how you will show up for othersBe fully presentAsk reflective questionsAnd then just listenDon't overcomplicate it, the value is in the listening.Have a great rest of the week!Cheers!Sponsor Links:IXL: http://ixl.com/assistant Kaleidoscope Adventures: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-assistant-principal-podcast-kaleidoscope-adventures/DigiCOACH: digiCOACH.comGuest links:Email: wlepech@maisd.comLinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/will-lepech-4a05b3342 Frederick's Links:Email:

Download Gary's 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/Peter Griscom (https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-g-350a21169/) is an Operating Partner and the Chief Executive Officer of Van Dyke Acquisitions, a boutique investment firm specializing in distressed mergers and acquisitions and turnaround opportunities. With over a decade of experience in the distressed investing sector, he focuses primarily on healthcare, consumer goods, and manufacturing.In this episode, Gary, Dave, and Peter discuss:1. Early hustle stories and DIY operations2. Breaking into retail and scaling nationally3. Embedding Christian values into business4. Vision for legacy and long-term impactLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-g-350a21169/ Twitter: https://x.com/petergriscom  Website: https://vdacq.com/ Connect with Gary Rabine and DDCEO on: Website: https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DitchDiggerCEOTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ditchdiggerceopodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DitchDiggerCEOTwitter: https://twitter.com/DitchDiggerCEO YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ditchdiggerceo

Bonus Crossover Episode from Sound-Up Governance. For more info, visit http://www.groundupgovernance.com   TRANSCRIPT Matt Intro Hi everyone! This is Matt Fullbrook. It's been a LOOOONG time since I posted anything here on the OMG channel, and…actually I don't have any real updates for you. Sorry! I just wanted to let you know that there's some new content on the Sound-Up Governance podcast. I've just launched a short series of episodes based around a cool webinar I did last year with some experts in business design where we explored the connection between design thinking and good governance. Here's the first instalment. If you like what you hear, be sure to follow along at groundupgovernance.com    Matt Voiceover Welcome back to Sound-Up Governance. My name is Matt Fullbrook, and today we have the first in a short series of episodes that come from a webinar that I co hosted a few months back with my old friend Michael Hartmann, who's the Principal of the Directors College at McMaster University. He invited a couple of his friends to join us. Karel Vredenburg, who was the global VP of UX Research at IBM, and Tara Safaie, who's the executive Director of Health and Organizational Innovation at the design firm, IDEO. I've become increasingly convinced over the past few years that good governance is a design challenge. If you're familiar with my framing of good governance as intentionally cultivating effective conditions for making decisions and also familiar with design thinking, then you already know what I'm talking about. I honestly had no idea at first that I was talking like a design guy, but now I'm all the way bought in. Tara, Karel and Michael further reinforced this perspective in our discussion. But we'll get to that a bit later. Let's start first with some definitions. The first voice you'll hear is Michael, followed by Karel. Michael Hartmann I remember going out trying to introduce companies to this thing called design, and a lot of eyes would be like, blank, saying, what is this? 25 years later, 24 years later, it's ubiquitous. Design is everywhere. But as my colleagues will say, it's everywhere. Not done well. More often than not, we brought it into Directors College and for a couple of reasons. And we're going to explore those reasons. One, if you think about the core roles, responsibilities of board, CEO, selection, talent. Well, of course, strategy is a critical one. You know, setting the lanes for management, sometimes moving the lanes with management as well. But design is a really interesting way to think about strategy development and execution. I wanted Karel to maybe introduce some of the design. What do we mean by design? And for my colleagues around the table here, how can boards leverage design principles for better strategy? So that's a starting point, Karel, and maybe a question over to you. Karel Vredenberg Yeah, let's let me start. And some of the people that are listening, I'm sure have heard this story. If you were in my. In my session. But I love to share that I talked about design thinking at a university was an interdisciplinary lecture. The Dean of the business school said as a question later, said, we're all learning design thinking now. This is really, really good. Do we still need designers? I said, yeah, there's a difference between design and design thinking. And so the notion of design, that intentional process to research, ideate, and then actually create and then iterate on things that you're creating, whether it's websites, apps, products or services. That's sort of design and design thinking is really the, as it states the thinking, the, the way to actually take a perspective on a particular problem, to solve a problem in a, in a more intentional empathic, looking at all stakeholders and alike, more holistic sort of approach. And so that's how I see them being different. And the way that I've used design thinking in companies, both for typically the C suite I've worked with and, and then with boards, is really to open the aperture in ways that they've never thought before. There were a couple of instances where after I spent like a day and a half with, with them, they came up with a set of directions strategically where they realized that there were things that they came up with through this way of thinking that they realized there were certain things that were on their five year plan that were absolutely things they shouldn't be doing. And there were other things that were really simple to do but they'd never thought of them because they'd never used this design lens that now became their number one priority. So I think it's an incredibly powerful tool to be able to set strategy for an organization. Matt Voiceover Before getting to Tara's perspective, you'll hear her and eventually Karel refer to Agile. Now I'm no expert in Agile, so please forgive me if any of you listeners are experts and I'm messing something up. In short, it's a set of frameworks and practices originally designed for project management in software development that are rooted in certain priorities and principles. For example, it's more important to prototype, iterate and respond to change than it is to adhere dogmatically to a preset plan. Anyway, here's Tara's perspective on what human-centered design means for organizations. Tara Safaie Many of these approaches are a combination of pedagogy and methods and you know, certain steps that you're supposed to take. But they also introduce mindsets or ways of looking at and thinking about problems or context in a way that is different from how many organizations traditionally look at problems. So I think what's useful about design as a methodology, and you alluded to it, Karel, is that it often forces many organizations to think about their problems in a more human-centered way because you have to find a case for a desirable solution before you go on to actually making that solution a reality using more agile methods. Agile and design both have as part of their methodology iterative processes. So where you start in lower fidelity and progressively build your fidelity and an investment and things like that as you learn and as you fail and things like that. And so I think it's worth noting that while the methods themselves often yield great results and they are worth in many cases implementing in the right corners of an organization to yield the outcomes and the products that they can yield. And it's also worth noting where those mindsets that they're bringing to the table are most impactful so the two can be treated in conjunction with one another. And then to make them a more sustainable part of an organization's being, to make them really course through the bloodstream of an organization that requires much more kind of long tail change and a different type of approach integrating it into organizations where they're, where it's not present at the moment. Karel Vredenberg Hey, Tara, I want to just add one other thought to that and that is that of course, yeah, I always imagine it as if you think that you have this big canvas of what the solution was going to end up being. If you just do Agile, you'll start so say on the top right of that campus that solutions space. Right. And yes, you'll be able to iterate, but you're going to be roughly still in that top right quadrant of the canvas. Design thinking right at the front of it may well tell you that you really need to be in the bottom left to really serve the market. And that's whether products or services or work of a board where you want to think more deeply about what's the bigger picture view of where this company should go. Matt Voiceover So you'll already see an important intersection here with my framing of corporate governance as people making decisions in corporations, I the first and most important step in effective decision making is a clear definition of the problem we're trying to solve. As Tara and Karel are defining it, that's where design starts too. Okay, so let's start moving into some useful insights for boards. I mean the design world has in my opinion generally done a pretty poor job at helping boards to do their jobs well. With this in mind, Michael prompted our guests with a reminder that boards tend to be, well, risk avoidant. So how do we embrace design when that's our starting point? Michael Hartmann Board directors, when we query about innovation, one of the common feedbacks we get is we wish we could be more open to risk as opposed to de risking embracing innovation design. I also see that it's a really interesting way to kind of, you know, stress test and build a capacity for risk taking. And I don't know Tara, if you've got some thoughts on that. Tara Safaie Yeah, absolutely. A couple of anecdotes. One is that I think organizations that have really adopted design in a powerful way in their organization, have adopted the mindset that ideas are disposable. Matt Voiceover I just want to interject here. Imagine a world where we approached governance ideas as disposable instead of embracing them as orthodoxy. OMG, it's like a dream come true. Sorry Tara, you were saying... Tara Safaie They have right sized the investment that they put into an idea to the maturity of that idea. So what I see many organizations do, particularly my, my clients in the healthcare space, is that they are very quick to jump on the first couple of ideas that they come up with because they are so deeply expert in the area that they're working in. Like many of them have spent decades learning to be the professional that they are. That expertise gets translated into these ideas that when, when thrown into the thunderdome of the real world or of a patient's world, let's say, just don't survive the key shift that occurs with organizations that are able to adopt design mindsets, you know, kind of deeply in their organization and adopt the level of risk that it requires. Have learned how to test their ideas in low fidelity ways. And so where they are able to identify the most core assumptions that they're holding, maybe because their expertise has kind of put blinders on them, or they only work with a particular type of customer and they want to expand to a new type, they don't know that customer as well, whatever it might be, that they're a western organization designing for a non western customer base or a global south customer base, whatever it might be. And so they're able to understand what the most deeply held assumptions in their solutions are and then design tests to test those assumptions in low fidelity ways. You can't build certainty in any of the paths that you're taking, but you can build confidence. So your goal in any type of design exercise, and again, organizations that have internalized this, know this deeply, your goal is not to be certain. Your goal is to gain confidence. And so organizations that are testing their ideas in low fidelity ways are testing whether their assumptions hold. And as they build confidence, then build the confidence to slowly invest more and more as the stakes get, you know, the stakes get higher. They've invested more in the, in the back as well. And that allows them some of the agility, as we were talking about before, to then respond to a change in market context or a change in the competitive landscape or something else that might shift where those assumptions were tested initially. The risk profile that most organizations have does not necessarily preclude them from having low fidelity and therefore small investment, high risk things on the side. What they are not seasoned in doing is then transversing the space between that low fidelity and very low investment idea to the full fledged one. That's really going to require a lot of money. Karel Vredenberg Yeah, I would just add, I want to amplify something you said too, like the low fidelity idea. That's really a prototype, right. And what is a prototype precisely? It's, it's really a low risk way of exploring something. So people talk about, oh, you really should be increasing your, your, your failure rate. You learn from failure. And everybody, you know Silicon Valley loves to say that, right? Yeah, they love to say it because 90% of them fail. But in fact, if they did the kind of things that Tara and I are talking about here, doing just a small prototype, it might be a new way of working as a, as a board, let's say. And you want to just try that out? Well, you can just try it out in your meetings. That's a prototype. And then after, let's say you do, you know, sort of an off site or whatever, let's, let's see what that was like, get some feedback on it and the like as well. So it's this whole mindset of, of doing small prototypes that can fail. But you're not failing big, you're testing first, seeing if something's going to work. And then if it's going to work, then you can scale it up and do it across a whole organizational like as well. It's a fantastic, phenomenal way to de risk by taking risks. Matt Voiceover That's a wrap on the first episode in this series. Let me just say that this prototyping approach really works in boardrooms. I like to think of it as crafting a 1% intervention rather than a revolution. An intervention designed intentionally and specifically to increase the probability that we'll get a, a better result in some small part of our work together. Maybe it's a change to reporting or a shift in our agendas, or a new conversation prompt after a presentation or a different lunch caterer. Whatever it is, the consequence of failure is essentially zero and the potential for learning is high. Stay tuned for the next episode in the series coming up soon. And drop me a note to let me know what you thought of this episode. If you liked it, please consider spreading the word. Oh, and as usual, I've provided some notes on today's music on the episode post at groundupgovernance.com Catch you next time.

From labor market fluctuations to shifting employee expectations, today's workforce is evolving at an unprecedented pace. In this two-part series, the Travelers Institute broadcasted live from the Board Room of the New York Stock Exchange to explore the challenges and opportunities brought on by these changes.Listen to Part 1. In Part 2, Dan Helfrich, Principal and former Chair and CEO of Deloitte Consulting LLP, and Mojgan Lefebvre, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology & Operations Officer at Travelers, shared leadership insights into today's competitive labor market and discussed the ways that high-performing companies are adopting innovative talent strategies in a world of rapidly evolving technology. Watch the original Wednesdays with Woodward® webinar: https://institute.travelers.com/webinar-series/symposia-series/forces-at-work-nyse---Visit the Travelers Institute® website: http://travelersinstitute.org/Join the Travelers Institute® email list: https://travl.rs/488XJZM Learn more about the Forces at Work® initiative: https://institute.travelers.com/workforceConnect with Travelers Institute® President Joan Woodward on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joan-kois-woodward/

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Welcome back to the Innovator Insights podcast, hosted by LouderAI. Today we welcome our visionary guest Joe Walker, Principal at Walker Architects, inc. As an early AI adopter, Joe recognized that business and architecture were on the brink of rapid change. In this episode, he shares how he got started and built an AI-ready culture. Website: Louderai.com Sign up for our AI Newsletter: bit.ly/3VURS5J

In this episode, Dr. Sarah Ranney shares her journey from instructional coach to executive director of Lafayette Preparatory Academy. She and Jethro dive into the powerful—and sometimes delicate—dynamics of instructional coaches evaluating teachers. Dr. Ranney discusses how LPA has built a culture of continuous improvement, the role of academic rigor, and how leadership vision shapes school success.Lafayette Preparatory Academy, started k-2 and added a grade each year, K-8The reason schools exist is to educate kids. Strong academic program Inner core of St. Louis CityDiverse by design - socio-economic status and race and religious diversityWhat three words would you use to define our school? It really does take a village to raise a childParent experienceIntake conference - teachers asking parents to build relationshipsFamilies are our students' first teachers. Teachers are spending many hours with our kids. Students grew academically over the pandemic because of the relationships with parents. Designing school. Data personalizes and depersonalizes all at the same timeTeaching is a very personal project. If you think you don't have anywhere to grow, you probably should get out of the field you're in. Why their coaches do evaluations instead of the principal.How to be a transformative principal? Ask for feedback and be willing to be vulnerable to respond to that feedback.About Dr. Sarah Ranney  Dr. Sarah Ranney has been with Lafayette Preparatory Academy (LPA) since 2014 and is a proud parent to an LPA 8th grader. She believes that every child has an inalienable right to attain an excellent education no matter their economic status, residential location, or background. Sarah joined LPA after four years working as an instructional coach with Teach For America where she focused on developing Early Childhood and Elementary teachers across the metropolitan area. She supported more than 300 teachers in more than 40 schools during her tenure there. Prior to Teach For America, Sarah spent several years in the classroom in the St. Louis Public Schools and an Independent, Private School. Sarah has an Ed.D in School Administration as well as an Education Specialist and Masters in School Administration from the University of Missouri- St. Louis, a Master of Arts in Teaching from Webster University, a Bachelor of Arts in Media Relations and a Bachelor of Arts in Women's and Gender Studies from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She is a certified Teacher, Principal, and Superintendent. Sarah is also a Doula and Certified Lactation Counselor. She is also an Assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 362 and loves helping youth develop leadership skills in the great outdoors. When not at school, you might find her playing strategic games like War Chest or Settlers of Catan or hanging out in Tower Grove park with her family. Join the Transformative Mastermind Today and work on your school, not just in it. Apply today. We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

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