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Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby
Kathryn McCallum: Canterbury University Associate Professor of Digital Education on teachers warn AI could replace human judgement in classrooms

Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 3:21 Transcription Available


The debate over AI marking in schools is back - with secondary teachers warning the tech could eventually replace human judgement. A paper presented to the PPTA says automated marking is likely to expand under the qualification replacing NCEA - and assessment decisions must remain in human hands. Canterbury University Associate Professor of Digital Education Kathryn McCallum told Ryan Bridge AI could be useful for simpler assessments, where human judgement isn't needed, to speed up the process. But she says the risk is that teachers aren't able to understand learners, and give feedback, when the tech is used.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HRM-Podcast
Werte-Impulse mit Dr. Ulrich Vogel | Personaldiagnostik Insights – Leadership, Assessments und Personalentwicklung: #172 Warum das Wort nicht sterben darf – was bleibt vom Menschen, wenn Maschinen sprechen?

HRM-Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 28:10


Wir kommunizieren heute mehr denn je – aber führen wir deshalb auch mehr echte Gespräche? Mit Kommunikationsexpertin Isabelle Delling spreche ich darüber, warum Übermittlung noch keine Kommunikation, Reichweite keine Beziehung und Reaktion noch keine Antwort ist. Wir gehen der Frage nach, warum gute Kommunikation bei der Beziehung zu uns selbst beginnt und weshalb Präsenz gerade für Führungskräfte entscheidend ist. Es geht um Sprache als Verantwortung, um Polarisierung und darum, wie schnell Worte Vertrauen zerstören können, dessen Aufbau viel Zeit benötigt. Natürlich sprechen wir auch über KI – nicht als Gegner, sondern als mächtiges Werkzeug, dem wir unser eigenes Denken nicht überlassen sollten. Ein zentraler Begriff unseres Gesprächs ist deshalb die geistige Autonomie: die Fähigkeit, selbst wahrzunehmen, zu denken, zu bewerten und daraus zu sprechen. Und am Ende steht die Frage, was wir als Menschen bewahren und entwickeln müssen, wenn Maschinen immer besser sprechen können.Profilingvalues Mediathek: https://podcast.profilingvalues.com LinkedIn: Isabelle L. Delling | LinkedInWebsite: https://www.delling-coaching.de/ Linkedin Profil Dr. Ulrich Vogel: https://de.linkedin.com/in/ulrich-vogel-profilingvaluesprofilingvalues Website: https://www.profilingvalues.comAutorenseite Dr. Uli Vogel: https://uli-vogel.com/Linkedin Profil profilingvalues: https://de.linkedin.com/company/profiling-values?trk=public_profile_topcard-current-companyprofilingvalues Blog: https://profilingvalues.com/ueber-uns/pv-blog/Keywords: Kommunikation, Führung, geistige Autonomie, Künstliche Intelligenz, Präsenz, Sprache, Vertrauen

ADHD Chatter
After 5,000 ADHD Assessments, I Noticed This Scary Pattern...

ADHD Chatter

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 36:11


This episode has been paid for by Focused. It contains an advert for their ADHD assessments. Almost one year on, Danielle Mulligan, Focused Clinical Lead and ADHD Nurse Practitioner, returns to the podcast to discuss how assessment and support for ADHD is changing. Get a discount on your ADHD assessment at Focused -- use the code 'CHATTER' at checkout   https://uk.focused.clinic/ Chapters: 00:00 The Heartbreaking Reality of ADHD 02:33 Why ADHD Makes You Feel Broken 06:47 The Scary Pattern After 1,000s of ADHD Assessments 10:35 Why Being Misunderstood Turns Into Shame 12:48 Why an ADHD Diagnosis Can Make Things Feel Worse 15:18 The #1 Thing ADHD People Blame Themselves For 17:03 The Hidden Grief After an ADHD Diagnosis 19:31 How ADHD People Learn to Hide It 22:50 Why So Many ADHD Adults Were Missed for Decades 24:57 The Pattern Before an ADHD Breaking Point 25:57 Why Focused Was Created  26:57 What Actually Happens During an ADHD Assessment 28:45 What an ADHD Assessor Is Really Looking For 29:47 How to Make ADHD Assessments Feel Safe 31:06 The Growing NHS vs Private ADHD Assessment Gap 33:30 The Biggest Misconception About ADHD 34:56 A Heartbreaking Letter to My Younger Self Take the ADHD and Education survey at Focused = Enter their £150 prize draw  https://uk.focused.clinic/adhd-education-survey/quiz Explore Focused:  https://uk.focused.clinic/ Focused on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@focusedclinic Focused on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/focused.clinic/ Focused on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcrewyWYFprbMiObNA1Jgow Focused on X  https://x.com/Focusedclinic Focused on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/focusedclinic/ Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense'

Thinking Transportation: Engaging Conversations about Transportation Innovations
The Growth of AI: Assessments, Promises and Concerns

Thinking Transportation: Engaging Conversations about Transportation Innovations

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 39:57 Transcription Available


A big topic of conversation in our larger culture across business and government is the growth and impact of artificial intelligence. And that, too, we are in early days with many different assessments of prospects for the future and early signs of promise or worry. Today, we're going to talk about artificial intelligence with TTI's new AI research innovation leader, Ellis Giles, Ph.D.

The Magnus Archives
The Magnus Protocol 56 – Structural Assessments

The Magnus Archives

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2026 21:34


CAT2RC2256-19062019-02072024architecture (recursive) -/- isolationIncident Elements:· isolation· decay· temporal/spatial distortion· altered realityTranscripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/Created by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J Newall Directed by Alexander J NewallWritten by Mark Anzalone, Steven Anzalone, and Walker Kornfeld (of Maeltopia, for more of their work visit https://www.maeltopia.com/) and Alexander J Newall Script Edited with additional material by Jonathan SimsExecutive Producers April Sumner, Alexander J Newall, Jonathan Sims, Dani McDonough, Linn Ci, and Samantha F.G. Hamilton Associate Producers Jordan L. Hawk, Taylor Michaels, Nicole Perlman, Cetius d'Raven, and Megan Nice Produced by April SumnerFeaturing (in order of appearance) Anusia Battersby as Gwen BouchardBillie Hindle as Alice DyerLowri Ann Davies as Celia RipleyMichael Looney as Night PorterJonathan Sims as ChesterDialogue Editor – Lowri Ann Davies Sound Designer – Tessa VroomMastering Editor - Catherine RinellaMusic by Sam Jones (orchestral mix by Jake Jackson) Art by April Sumner SFX from Soundly and Freesound: Lynx_5969, chris_dagorne, daboy291, CAT-FOX_ALEX, Nox_Sound, kyles, Breezy2000uk, danielad, 1bob, cupido-1, WavJunctioncom, Robbyjames14, MTJohnson as well as previously credited artistsSupport Rusty Quill directly by joining our new membership platform at members.rustyquill.com or on Patreon at patreon.com/rustyquillPre-order links for From the Library of Jurgen Leitner: https://rustyquill.com/novelCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quillSupport Rusty Quill by purchasing from our Affiliates;DriveThruRPG – DriveThruRPG.comJoin our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillX: @therustyquillEMAIL: mail@rustyquill.com The Magnus Protocol is a derivative product of the Magnus Archives, created by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share alike 4.0 International Licence. For ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel releasing October 27th: rustyquill.com/novel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Anchored by the Classic Learning Test
How is the CLT Different from the SAT and ACT? | Madeline Greb

Anchored by the Classic Learning Test

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2026 36:49


In this episode, Soren is joined by Madeline Greb, Director of Assessments at CLT. Madeline provides a behind the scenes look into standardized testing, comparing CLT with ACT and SAT, and discusses the importance of reasoning and creativity in math and reading assessments.References:A Swiftly Tilting Planet by Madeleine L'Engle

HOA Nightmares
Assessments and animal sacrifice?

HOA Nightmares

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2026 10:18


Most HOA communities boast common areas that can be used by the community and the deal is you clean up after yourself. What happens when there's so much blood the remediation gets spread across a community? Yes, I said blood. Listen in for the details! Don't forget to share your nightmares at hoanightmares1@gmail.com

Psych Matters
The Missing Piece- Autism and ADHD diagnosis in youth mental health

Psych Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2026 43:03 Transcription Available


In this episode, autism and ADHD are often the missing piece in community mental health - and if you work with young people, this conversation shows why that gap matters. Dr Sonia Kumar and psychologist Dr Eduardo break down how their Western Sydney, Youth Enhanced Support Service (YESS) identifies neurodevelopmental conditions inside real-world mental health care, not in isolation, and why that changes everything.Dr Sonia Kumar- Dr Sonia Kumar is a consultant psychiatrist with over 15 years' experience treating the full spectrum of mental health problems. She has special interests in mood disorders, bipolar disorder, sleep disorders, women's mental health, perinatal issues and youth mental health (ages 16-25). She provides a comprehensive mental health assessment and individualised treatment plan for each patient, combining medication, psychological therapies and lifestyle changes. Dr Kumar takes a collaborative approach, focusing on patient education and building positive mental health. She also works in psychiatry education and is a writer and editor of mental health information online.Eduardo Concepcion – Eduardo Concepcion is a Registered Psychologist and Senior Mental Health Clinician at the Youth Enhanced Support Service – Western Sydney. He works primarily with in youth mental health with an interest in delivering individual and group-based therapies (e.g., CBT, DBT, RO-DBT) to young people who fall in the “missing middle” as part of a multi-disciplinary team. He is also experienced in the assessment and diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and ADHD both as part of a community mental health team and in private practice. Topic suggestion:If you have a topic suggestion or would like to participate in a future episode of Psych Matters, we'd love to hear from you.Please contact us by email at: psychmatters.feedback@ranzcp.orgDisclaimer:This podcast is provided to you for information purposes only and to provide a broad public understanding of various mental health topics.  The podcast may represent the views of the author and not necessarily the views of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists ('RANZCP'). The podcast is not to be relied upon as medical advice, or as a substitute for medical advice, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship and should not be a substitute for individual clinical judgement.  By accessing The RANZCP's podcasts you also agree to the full terms and conditions of the RANZCP's Website. Expert mental health information and finding a psychiatrist in Australia or New Zealand is available on the RANZCP's Your Health In Mind Website.

Tony Katz Today
Tony Katz on Right Calling to Investigate DTJ, MA Home Assessments, & Mountain Dew/Bigfoot Bounty

Tony Katz Today

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2026 13:33 Transcription Available


Tony gets into three more things: Republicans calling for an investigation of Donald Trump Jr., Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey saying all new parents will get home assessments from the state, and Hard Mountain Dew offering a $1M bounty to anyone who can prove Bigfoot is real.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HRM-Podcast
Werte-Impulse mit Dr. Ulrich Vogel | Personaldiagnostik Insights – Leadership, Assessments und Personalentwicklung: #171 Der vergoldete Käfig: Wenn junge Menschen vor lauter Möglichkeiten die Richtung verlieren – Werner Katzengruber im Gespräch.

HRM-Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2026 28:53


Junge Menschen haben heute mehr Möglichkeiten als je zuvor – aber macht das ihr Leben wirklich leichter? In dieser Folge spreche ich mit Werner Katzengruber darüber, warum Komplexität, Geschwindigkeit, soziale Medien und permanente Reizüberflutung gerade bei Jugendlichen und jungen Erwachsenen zu einem echten Orientierungsproblem werden können. Im Mittelpunkt stehen drei einfache, aber ziemlich große Fragen: Wer bin ich? Was will ich? Und wie möchte ich eigentlich leben? Werner erzählt, wie sein neues Next-Gen-Projekt junge Menschen dabei unterstützt, darauf eigene Antworten zu finden. Dabei geht es nicht um vorschnelle Berufszuordnungen, sondern um Fähigkeiten und Talente, passende Arbeitsumfelder und einen Lebensentwurf, der zur eigenen Person passt. Wir sprechen außerdem darüber, warum Mentoring und Shadowing helfen können, vermeintliche Traumberufe mit der Realität abzugleichen, und welche Rolle Eltern dabei spielen. Und am Ende geht es um eine noch größere Frage: Wie schaffen wir es, Menschlichkeit, Empathie und echte Begegnung in einer immer schnelleren und digitaleren Welt nicht zu verlieren?Profilingvalues Mediathek: https://podcast.profilingvalues.com Website zum Thema: www.next-gen-coach.com NextGen Elternkongress: ANMELDELINKWerner Katzengruber: LINKEDINLinkedin Profil Dr. Ulrich Vogel: https://de.linkedin.com/in/ulrich-vogel-profilingvaluesprofilingvalues Website: https://www.profilingvalues.comAutorenseite Dr. Uli Vogel: https://uli-vogel.com/Linkedin Profil profilingvalues: https://de.linkedin.com/company/profiling-values?trk=public_profile_topcard-current-companyprofilingvalues Blog: https://profilingvalues.com/ueber-uns/pv-blog/Keywords: Next-Gen-Coaching, Jugendliche und junge Erwachsene, Berufsorientierung, Social Media, Mentoring und Shadowing, Persönlichkeitsentwicklung, Empathie

The Tina Ramsay Show and Podcast
Beyond the Score: Understanding School Assessments

The Tina Ramsay Show and Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2026 13:12


In this episode of The Next Lesson, we wrap up our Back 2 School series with a conversation about assessments, not just the scores, but what those scores actually tell us about our children.Assessment data can help identify what a child has mastered, where additional support may be needed, whether meaningful growth is happening, and when a student may need more challenge. But here's the takeaway:A score should never become a label. It should become the beginning of a conversation.And remember, good grades don't always tell the entire story. Classroom grades and assessment data measure different things, which is why parents need to understand both.thenextlessonpod.substack.com

Prehospital Paradigm Podcast
Updated Assessments & Treatment of Seizure Patients – Part 3

Prehospital Paradigm Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2026 19:44


Recall your vehicle rescue class when they stressed the basics…. check the car door lock before you break the window? That's what the crew is saying in their summary regarding assessment and treatment of patients with seizures…. basics are important… airway, blood glucose, description of the seizure activity.  Also, they summarize the discussion of the medication to be administered and why.

Empowered Educator
Data with Direction: Turning Benchmarks into Better Instruction (Updated)

Empowered Educator

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 12:34


Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Empowered Educator Show, Dr. Mel breaks down how school leaders can use beginning-of-year benchmark assessments as more than just numbers on a spreadsheet. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by data, you'll learn how to turn it into a clear roadmap for instructional decisions.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why benchmark data matters for setting the tone of the school yearHow to disaggregate and interpret data to reveal strengths and needsWays to connect data to RTI/MTSS, instructional planning, and PDHow to lead data conversations that inspire action instead of anxietySimple next steps to help your team implement quick winsWhether you're a new principal, an aspiring leader, or a seasoned educator, this episode will help you use data to drive growth and empower your staff with focus and direction.Support the showLoaded Tea ShopMillion Podcasts ListDownload Upside and use my code MELINDA35278 to get 15¢ per gallon extra cash back on your first gas fill-up and 10% extra cash on your first food purchase!Download Fetch app using this link, submit a receipt and we'll both score bonus points.Calling 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.Join here: Empowered Educator CommunityBook: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Successemail: melinda@empowereducator.com

The Power's Point Podcast
3rd Floor Assessments - Random Takes

The Power's Point Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 26:57


The boys are back and they dont have anything in particular, so try and enoy..but be warned Im sure its offensive.

SEN League
The Eliminated Teams of 2026 – Joel and Fletch's Brutal Assessments

SEN League

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 18:32


The Eliminated Teams of 2026 – Joel and Fletch's Brutal Assessments Listen to The Run Home with Joel and Fletch! 3pm on SEN 1170 AM Sydney & SEN 693 AM Brisbane Listen LIVE: ⁠https://www.sen.com.au/listen⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Run Home with Joel & Fletch! YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JoelandFletchSEN⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@joelfletchsen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joelfletchsen⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://x.com/joelfletchsen⁠⁠⁠ *Timecodes approximate* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fraternity Foodie Podcast by Greek University
Olivia Miller Smith: DISC Assessments Can Help College Students

Fraternity Foodie Podcast by Greek University

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 38:02


Olivia Miller Smith began her career as a Registered Nurse and transitioned to the corporate world founding and leading a multi-million dollar wholesale and manufacturing company. After a life-changing volunteer experience at the Tennessee Prison for Women, she was inspired to start the first non-profit transitional living facility for women in Williamson County, Healing Housing. As founder of Write A New Story Consulting, it is her passion to work with business leaders and teams to provide tailored training programs that transform organizational culture. In episode 705 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what she learned about herself as a nurse all of those years, what was the common thread that connected of all of her various careers, what she learned about her strengths and weaknesses in entrepreneurship, what she would tell students who feel pressure to have life figured out at age 21, how DISC assessments can help college students, how a fraternity or sorority chapter could use DISC assessments to figure out which members go into which positions, what a people-first chapter would look like, how serving others will help you find your purpose, and what she would tell her 18-year-old self. Enjoy!

Compliance into the Weeds
Governing Agentic AI: DFS Cyber Risk Assessments, EU AI Act Accountability, and the Inventory Problem

Compliance into the Weeds

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 27:55


The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into compliance-related topics, literally going into the weeds to explore them fully and uncover hard-hitting compliance insights. Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode of Compliance into the Weeds, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly discuss the growing compliance and cybersecurity challenges posed by agentic AI. They focus on New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) guidance on cybersecurity risk assessments and a European survey Kelly cites. They argue DFS's rule, requiring annual or as-needed reassessments after significant technology and threat changes and maintaining an accurate IT asset inventory, implicitly compels organizations to identify and track AI agents, even though agents are not mentioned. Kelly cites a Veeam Software survey of 1,000+ European executives reporting limited visibility into employee-created autonomous AI workflows and AI interactions with sensitive data, complicating EU AI Act requirements for human accountability. The conversation compares potential governance models to Sarbanes-Oxley sub-certifications and enterprise software management, questions whether CISOs can certify compliance amid decentralized agent creation, and notes potential enforcement avenues and the risks of industry self-regulation. Key highlights: Why DFS Guidance Matters Risk Assessments Meet Agents Accountability Under EU AI Act SOX Style Governance Model Enforcement and Self-Regulation Resources: Matt in Radical Compliance (2 posts) Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn A multi-award-winning podcast, Compliance into the Weeds was most recently honored as one of the Top 25 Regulatory Compliance Podcasts, a Top 10 Business Law Podcasts, and a Top 12 Risk Management Podcasts. Compliance into the Weeds has received Davey, Communicator, and W3 Awards, all for podcast excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HRM-Podcast
Werte-Impulse mit Dr. Ulrich Vogel | Personaldiagnostik Insights – Leadership, Assessments und Personalentwicklung: #170 Hartman Summer Edition – Teil 9: Das Gute muss organisiert werden

HRM-Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 28:10


Im letzten Teil der Hartman Summer Edition schließen wir Robert S. Hartmans Buch Freiheit zu leben ab.Im Mittelpunkt steht seine Hoffnung, dass Frieden, Menschlichkeit und moralische Urteilsfähigkeit nicht dem Zufall überlassen bleiben dürfen. Hartman beschreibt, warum wir Werte bewusst lernen und anwenden müssen, um Gut und Böse unterscheiden zu können. Er plädiert für langfristiges Denken, internationale Zusammenarbeit und die Entwicklung einer Wissenschaft der Werte, die den Menschen wieder in den Mittelpunkt stellt.Im zweiten Teil der Folge werfen wir einen Blick auf Hartmans Vermächtnis: seine wissenschaftliche Arbeit, die Entstehung des Hartman Value Profile, sein Engagement für den Weltfrieden und seinen Einfluss auf die moderne Wertetheorie.Eine Folge über Verantwortung, Hoffnung und die Frage, wie das Gute nicht nur erkannt, sondern auch organisiert werden kann.Linkedin Profil Dr. Ulrich Vogel: https://de.linkedin.com/in/ulrich-vogel-profilingvaluesprofilingvalues Website: https://www.profilingvalues.comAutorenseite Dr. Uli Vogel: https://uli-vogel.com/Linkedin Profil profilingvalues: https://de.linkedin.com/company/profiling-values?trk=public_profile_topcard-current-companyprofilingvalues Blog: https://profilingvalues.com/ueber-uns/pv-blog/Profilingvalues Mediathek: https://podcast.profilingvalues.comBuch Freiheit zu leben von Robert S. Hartman: https://www.amazon.de/Freiheit-zu-leben-Die-Robert-Hartman-Story/dp/3347958578/Keywords: Robert S. Hartman, Freiheit zu leben, Hartman Summer Edition, Wertetheorie, formale Axiologie, Hartman Value Profile, Gut und Böse, Frieden, Verantwortung, Menschenwürde, moralische Führung, Wertewissenschaft, Profilingvalues, Weltfrieden

#ZigZagHR Brainpickings
Van selectiedenken naar talentdenken: assessments breder inzetten

#ZigZagHR Brainpickings

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 33:36


Na een aanwerving verdwijnt het assessmentrapport vaak in een schuif, terwijl het waardevolle inzichten bevat om iemand verder te laten groeien. In deze aflevering van #ZigZagHR Brainpickings spreekt Lesley Arens met Leen Vanwittenbergh en Wouter Gillis van Ascento over de stap van selectiedenken naar talentdenken.Een traditioneel assessment brengt in kaart wat iemand vandaag kan en helpt beslissen over een aanwerving of promotie. Leen en Wouter pleiten ervoor die blik te verbreden: naar wat iemand wil leren, welke drijfveren daarachter zitten en hoeveel bereidheid er is om met ontwikkelpunten aan de slag te gaan. Want wie vandaag aan alle functievereisten voldoet, is niet vanzelfsprekend de beste aanwerving voor morgen.Met het assess-coachmodel verbindt Ascento assessments aan coaching na de aanwerving. De inzichten uit het assessment vormen het vertrekpunt om concreet gedrag in de nieuwe rol te ontwikkelen. Een interne mentor voegt daar kennis van de organisatie aan toe en ondersteunt de verdere loopbaangroei.In deze aflevering hoor je:Waarom de zoektocht naar de ‘witte raaf' talent buiten beeld kan houden.Hoe zelfinzicht en groeibereidheid een ander licht werpen op assessmentscores.Hoe coaching de overgang van assessment naar onboarding en ontwikkeling ondersteunt.Wat een interne mentor toevoegt aan de begeleiding door een externe coach.Welke rol leidinggevenden spelen in een klimaat waarin mensen kunnen leren.Welke praktijkervaringen en eerste interne meetresultaten Ascento deelt.Een gesprek voor HR-professionals, recruiters en leidinggevenden die assessments breder willen inzetten en selectie willen verbinden met duurzame talentontwikkeling.Honger naar meer? SCHRIJF JE IN VOOR DE NIEUWSBRIEF BLIJF OP DE HOOGTE VAN ALLE HR-ACTUA ABONNEER JE OP HET #ZIGZAGHR BOOKAZINE It's a great time to be in HR!www.zigzaghr.be 

Prehospital Paradigm Podcast
Updated Assessments & Treatment of Seizure Patients – Part 2

Prehospital Paradigm Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2026 22:11


In Part 2 of the discussion about patients with seizures, the crew gets deeper in a review of the various definitions of seizures.  Dr. Hill reflects the idea that, if the provider happens to not recall the types of seizures by name, they should feel comfortable with describing the seizure activity to the medical command physician. The discussion also includes the standard medication delivery protocol.

Community IT Innovators Nonprofit Technology Topics
Doing IT Assessments at Nonprofits Pt 2

Community IT Innovators Nonprofit Technology Topics

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2026 28:03 Transcription Available


In part 2 of this two-part episode, Carolyn continues her conversation with CEO Johan Hammerstrom and Senior IT Consultant Nuradeen Aboki: what you actually get at the end of an IT assessment, and what to do with it.This episode covers:Assessment deliverables — the comprehensive report, prioritized recommendations, strategic plan, and IT roadmap, and how they connect findings to what leadership actually cares aboutTwo key principles behind a successful assessmentWhat a healthy nonprofit IT environment looks like, category by categoryKey takeaways and next steps if your assessment points toward a change in IT supportAudience Q&A on timing an assessment around staff transitions, whether smaller nonprofits need an assessment too, and what type of assessment may be most helpful.Resources Mentioned:Cybersecurity Readiness for Nonprofits Playbook: https://communityit.com/download-cybersecurity-readiness-for-nonprofits-playbook/How Do I Know If an IT Managed Services Provider Is Right for My Nonprofit Organization?: https://communityit.com/how-do-i-know-if-an-msp-is-right-for-my-organization/Building a Foundation for IT Innovation: https://communityit.com/building-the-foundation-for-it-innovation-download-this-guide/The Nonprofit Guide to Vetting a Managed IT Services Provider: https://communityit.com/the-nonprofit-guide-to-vetting-a-managed-it-service-provider/ _______________________________Start a conversation :)Register to attend a webinar in real time, and find all past transcripts at https://communityit.com/webinars/email Carolyn at cwoodard@communityit.comon LinkedIn on reddit/r/nonprofitITmanagementon the Community IT websiteThanks for listening. 

The Power's Point Podcast
3rd Floor Assessments - September Spooktacular

The Power's Point Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2026 31:13


Dave and Dakota love Halloween and they will celebrate it whenever they want to, so tune in now for the most talked about show on the Network, well thats what they say anyways

Dark Rhino Security Podcast
S20 E04 Understanding Shared Responsibility in Cybersecurity

Dark Rhino Security Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 42:54


#SecurityConfidential #DarkRhiinoSecurityRyan Williams Sr. is a cybersecurity and resiliency risk leader, Air Force veteran, author, and Founder of RAM Cyber Consulting & Assessments. Ryan currently serves as a Risk Manager for a Fortune 50 financial institution and has spent years helping organizations improve cyber resilience, AI governance, and regulatory compliance. He's also the author and co-host of The Other Side of the Firewall, where he shines a spotlight on the people shaping the future of cybersecurity. 00:00 Introduction02:17 Our Guest03:39 Lessons from Military Training in Cybersecurity 04:30 Understanding the Zero Trust Model08:11 The Business Perspective on Cybersecurity08:59 Engaging Decision Makers in Cybersecurity10:00 Understanding Shared Responsibility in Cybersecurity13:00 Business Email compromise and Cyber Insurance14:09 Starting Cyber Resiliency in Small Businesses16:22 Measuring ROI and the Importance of Recovery Planning19:45 The Reality of Backup Failures21:49 Operational vs Technical Cyber Risk24:40 Air Gapping and the Duality of Cybersecurity: Good vs. Bad Actors29:08 Navigating AI Governance and Its Implications34:44 Connecting with Ryan----------------------------------------------------------------------To learn more about Ryan visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryrysecurityguy/To learn more about Dark Rhiino Security visit https://www.darkrhiinosecurity.com

HRM-Podcast
Werte-Impulse mit Dr. Ulrich Vogel | Personaldiagnostik Insights – Leadership, Assessments und Personalentwicklung: #169 Hartman Summer Edition – Teil 8: Man kann nicht gut sein, wenn man in Eile ist

HRM-Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 27:00


In Teil 8 der Hartman Summer Edition setzen wir Kapitel 5 von Freiheit zu leben fort.Robert S. Hartman beschreibt den Weg vom Feudalismus über den Absolutismus bis hin zu den modernen Nationalstaaten und zeigt, wie sich Machtapparate verselbstständigen können. Im Mittelpunkt steht jedoch eine überraschende Erkenntnis: Das Gute braucht Zeit. Hartman stellt der Logik von Macht, Geschwindigkeit und militärischer Stärke Werte wie Geduld, Mitgefühl und Bildung gegenüber.Er macht deutlich, dass Frieden nicht durch schnelle Lösungen entsteht, sondern durch Menschen, die bereit sind, langfristig zu denken und Verantwortung zu übernehmen.Eine Folge über Macht, Geduld und die Frage, warum Eile oft der größte Feind guter Entscheidungen ist.Linkedin Profil Dr. Ulrich Vogel: https://de.linkedin.com/in/ulrich-vogel-profilingvaluesprofilingvalues Website: https://www.profilingvalues.comAutorenseite Dr. Uli Vogel: https://uli-vogel.com/Linkedin Profil profilingvalues: https://de.linkedin.com/company/profiling-values?trk=public_profile_topcard-current-companyprofilingvalues Blog: https://profilingvalues.com/ueber-uns/pv-blog/Profilingvalues Mediathek: https://podcast.profilingvalues.comBuch Freiheit zu leben von Robert S. Hartman: https://www.amazon.de/Freiheit-zu-leben-Die-Robert-Hartman-Story/dp/3347958578/Keywords: Robert S. Hartman, Freiheit zu leben, Hartman Summer Edition, Feudalismus, Demokratie, Nationalstaat, Frieden, Geduld, Bildung, Menschlichkeit, Macht, Systeme, Wertetheorie, Krieg, Verantwortung

Matrix Pod: The Rule of Law
A Common Concern: The Climate Justice Podcast - Projecting global inequality? The need for equity-alignment in mitigation models and scenarios in IPCC assessments

Matrix Pod: The Rule of Law

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 62:44


The mitigation models, scenarios and emission pathways presented by IPCC Working Group 3 are highly technical but have direct implications for the distribution of the mitigation burden and securing climate justice for the poorest and most vulnerable states and regions. In this two part episode, Kate Cook discusses equity-related criticisms of these models and scenarios with two expert guests, Tejal Kanitkar, Associate Professor at the Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research in Mumbai, and Linda Schneider of the Heinrich Boll Foundation. What are the criticisms being made of the mitigation models and scenarios in the current report and how might these be addressed in the IPCC's next, 7th,Assessment Report? How do these equity-related concerns relate to the human rights duties and related responsibilities of states?

Geek News Central
Anthropic’s $5 Million Push to Measure AI’s Effect on Wellbeing #1876

Geek News Central

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2026 Transcription Available


In this episode, Ray Cochrane records from the Michigan studio on the one year anniversary of losing the show’s original host, Todd Cochrane. The featured story is Anthropic’s $5 million grant program, which pays outside researchers to measure whether AI is actually good for the people using it. Ray also covers Anthropic’s Enterprise Frontier Safeguards, Google’s Fairwind cyber defense program, Meta’s organizational second brain, sixteen green AI projects across Asia-Pacific, an Oklahoma Bitcoin mine condemned after leaking 3.8 million gallons of water, BepiColombo closing in on Mercury, and the 2026 Ig Nobel Prizes. – Want to start a podcast? Its easy to get started! Sign-up at Blubrry – Thinking of buying a Starlink? Use my link to support the show. Subscribe to the Newsletter. Email Ray if you want to get in touch! Like and Follow Geek News Central’s Facebook Page. Support my Show Sponsor: Best Godaddy Promo Codes Get 1Password Full Summary Cochrane opens from the studio in Michigan, recording on the one year anniversary of the show losing its original host, Todd Cochrane, his father. The family has gathered for the occasion. He also plans to record several episodes throughout the week as a commemorative run, so listeners should expect a heavier release schedule than usual. He also shares where things stand. He and Delaney have gone back and forth on relocating to Michigan, but the family is pushing, and the plan is firming up for the coming month or so. Part of the draw is getting his dad’s studio cleaned up and running the way it used to. Finally, he passes along an update on the Zuvers, a story long-time listeners will recognize. The father of the three children is due out of jail soon, though he now faces retrial for the murder of the three boys. Cochrane notes that the original prison term related to their return rather than the murders themselves. The family’s expectation, he says, is that this time the sentence will be permanent. Anthropic Puts $5 Million Behind Measuring AI’s Effect on You The featured story asks a question the industry has mostly avoided. Not whether a model is smart, but whether you are better off after using it. Anthropic is funding independent research to find out, and the structure is the interesting part. The money creates what the field calls evaluations: standardized tests for AI models. Hundreds already exist for coding, math, and reasoning. However, almost none measure whether the tool is good for the human on the other end. Crucially, Anthropic is not building these tests in-house. Grantees receive funding, model access and technical support, then work fully independently. Everything they produce must be published open source, so any developer at any company can run it. As Cochrane puts it, Anthropic is paying to create a ruler other people will use to measure Anthropic. The example Anthropic leads with is deliberately uncomfortable. Claude might offer diet and workout advice to someone asking about weight loss. But if that user has a history of disordered eating, the same response becomes actively harmful. Cochrane connects this to sycophancy, a topic the show has returned to before, and notes that models carry no real memory of who you are unless you tell them. That is exactly why the problem has gone unmeasured. Code compiles or it doesn’t. Math checks out or it doesn’t. Wellbeing has no answer key, because the identical response can help one person and harm the next. The Five Things Anthropic Wants These Tests to Do Cochrane walks through all five criteria, since each targets a specific way this research usually fails. First, state plainly what you are measuring. It is easy to measure something adjacent, such as how often a model uses warm language, then publish numbers about a proxy while claiming insight into loneliness itself. Second, involve clinicians and subject-matter experts in designing and validating the tests. A capable engineer may simply not know what the warning signs of an eating disorder look like in text. Without those people in the room, the test measures what engineers imagine the harm looks like. Third, count overcompliance and overrefusal as harms. Overcompliance is the obvious failure. Overrefusal is the model becoming so cautious it turns useless, or shutting down someone who had nowhere else to ask. Cochrane adds that overrefusal is far harder to spot, because you often cannot tell it is degrading until it has degraded. Fourth, reflect real multi-turn usage. Most safety testing throws one nasty question at a model and checks for refusal. Meanwhile, actual harm builds across a long conversation where every individual message reads as fine. Fifth, validate the automated graders against real experts. Scoring thousands of conversations means an AI grades the AI. Consequently, a subtly wrong grader skews every downstream number in the same direction, and nothing in the process flags it. Cochrane expects this to be the hardest criterion to satisfy, since psychiatric and medical specialists do not come cheap by the hour. Applications close September 21st, and shortlisted applicants will be notified by October 5th. Notably, the announcement names no individual researcher or executive. Sponsor: GoDaddy Economy hosting $6.99/month, WordPress hosting $12.99/month, domains $11.99. Website builder trial available. Use codes at geeknewscentral.com/godaddy to support the show. Anthropic’s Enterprise Frontier Safeguards Keep Your Logs in Your Vault Anthropic’s second announcement targets a completely different audience. Catching misuse across many sessions requires keeping logs. However, banks and hospitals cannot hand that data to an outside vendor, because regulators will not allow it. Safety monitoring and compliance were in direct conflict. The fix moves where the data lives. Activity logs go into the customer’s own cloud bucket at Amazon, Microsoft or Google, locked with keys the customer controls. Automated systems scan a rolling window for serious abuse such as credential theft, and alerts route straight to the customer’s own security team. No human at Anthropic reads it, and Anthropic does not charge for the feature. The backstory explains the urgency. Anthropic had begun retaining thirty days of data with its Fable 5 model, specifically to catch patterns that only appear across multiple sessions. Regulated customers had to walk away immediately. Over a hundred organizations helped shape the result, including a quarter of the Fortune 100 and every US globally systemically important bank. It works across Claude Code, Claude Enterprise, Amazon Bedrock, and Microsoft Foundry. Wells Fargo’s security team put it simply, saying their logs stay in a Wells-managed environment under Wells-managed keys. Cochrane adds a personal note on the same retention change. Because transcripts now persist thirty days after last touch, he can keep Claude Code threads open far longer and lean on clear without losing context. Google’s Fairwind Program Hands Patching to the Machines Google is running the same play from the defensive side. Normally, a human engineer must reproduce a security flaw, understand it, write a fix, then prove the fix broke nothing else. That can stretch to weeks, and attackers live in exactly that gap. Fairwind pairs two systems to close it. Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber is a model tuned for security work. CodeMender hunts for flaws and writes the patches. Together, Google says they produce verified, deployment-ready patches in minutes, running inside the customer’s own environment. Access is deliberately restricted to three groups: national cyber authorities; critical infrastructure operators in healthcare, telecom, energy, and finance; and major technology platform providers. More than 650 partners are involved. Cochrane’s take centers on logging quality. Systems that emit specific, unique errors rather than generic ones let these tools find real issues almost immediately. Furthermore, he sees value in purpose-tuned models over general ones, since different training data and methodology surface gaps a single familiar model would miss. Meta Built an AI That Learns From Its Own Experts Every organization has two or three people who actually understand the hard systems. When they are busy, everyone waits. When they leave, the knowledge leaves too. Most AI assistants address this with retrieval, searching documents when you ask. Meta went the other way. A long-running offline process digests the source material ahead of time into more than 200 structured knowledge files, so the thinking happens before anyone asks. On top sit what Meta calls recipes, step-by-step procedures mirroring how a specialist actually works a problem. The reported numbers are concrete. Restructuring cut tokens consumed per turn by 80 percent. Assessments that took days now take minutes. The team built the whole system in six weeks across three sprints. Cochrane focuses on the feedback loop. Normally, an expert corrects an assistant in chat; the answer improves once, then the system forgets. Meta’s version compiles corrections into knowledge files and regression-tests them, so fixes stick without retraining the model. However, he raises two real caveats from his own attempts. Building those knowledge files is token-heavy, and codebases change. If the offline process does not rerun, the documentation drifts away from the code it describes. He also predicts this will become a service offered by AWS, GitHub, or GitLab rather than something each company builds alone. Sixteen Green AI Projects Across Asia-Pacific Google DeepMind named the first cohort of its Accelerator: AI for the Planet program. Sixteen organizations span New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, India, Australia and Japan, receiving three months of access to Google’s AI stack plus mentorship and a Singapore bootcamp. Several stand out. A New Zealand outfit called 800 Trust uses bioacoustics, monitoring an ecosystem by listening to it and running AI over continuous audio to track biodiversity. Wildlife.ai builds open-source AI camera traps. Australia’s X-Centric replaced the soil lab with a handheld X-ray reader that answers a farmer standing in the field. In India, Climitra Carbon verifies invasive species removal and converts the biomass into biochar. Access matters more than money, as Cochrane points out. A six-person conservation nonprofit cannot run frontier models, because the compute bill alone would consume its operating budget. The organizations closest to these problems have always been furthest from the tooling. An Oklahoma Bitcoin Mine Condemned After Leaking 3.8 Million Gallons Cochrane corrects the figure up front. Many outlets report three million gallons, but El Reno city officials put it at 3.8 million. A Bitcoin mining operation on West Jensen Road leaked water and dropped pressure badly enough to close El Reno Public Schools, the Canadian County Courthouse, and other city and county offices. It happened during a month with 24 days above 100 degrees, in a region under severe to extreme drought. The leak is not the damning part. The city issued a stop-work order on the site back in 2023 for electrical, construction, and fire safety violations, then never followed up. The facility ran roughly three years under an order nobody enforced. Interim city manager Ken Brown did not dodge it, saying simply, “We failed.” The site is now posted as condemned with a ten-day removal notice, and a hearing with operator Athlon BT is set for September 14th. Reaching the company has proven difficult, with a website stuck on a maintenance notice and an unanswered California phone number. Cochrane draws one distinction that the coverage keeps blurring. This is a Bitcoin mining rig, not a hyperscale AI data center. The residents who lost pressure absorbed the cost, and nobody billed the operator for the aquifer. BepiColombo Closes In on Mercury After Eight Years Reaching the closest planet to the Sun took nearly eight years, which sounds backward until you understand the physics. Falling toward the Sun means gaining enormous speed, and a spacecraft arriving too fast simply sails past. So the mission spent those years shedding velocity across nine gravity-assist flybys: one at Earth, two at Venus, and six at Mercury itself. On September 3rd, the transfer module separated and was discarded more than 200 million kilometers from Earth. Mission control marked the moment with “Roll call completed, GO for separation.” Importantly, the spacecraft has not arrived yet. Orbit insertion is November 21st, the two science orbiters separate around December 9th and 10th, and science operations begin in April 2027. That November date is revised, having slipped from an earlier plan. Two orbiters fly because they do different jobs. Europe’s Mercury Planetary Orbiter studies the planet and what lies beneath its surface. Japan’s Mio studies the magnetosphere. Mercury having a magnetic field at all is genuinely odd, since a planet that small should have cooled and lost it long ago. The mission honors Giuseppe “Bepi” Colombo, the Italian mathematician who worked out how to slingshot a spacecraft to Mercury in the first place. NASA Builds a Rocket Engine Talk You Can Hear NASA hosts a webinar on Friday, October 2nd at 2 pm Eastern, titled “The RS-25 Engine and the Future of Artemis Missions.” It runs about two hours, is open to anyone, and RSVPs close September 25th. The RS-25 is not new hardware. It is the Space Shuttle main engine, the same design that flew 135 shuttle missions across three decades, now bolted four at a time into the SLS core stage. Together they produce roughly 2.2 million pounds of thrust at 111 percent of their original shuttle rating. Throwing them away is the strange part. These are precision engines built to fly repeatedly, yet Artemis expends four on every launch. NASA got a proven engine and skipped a decade of development, and that is the trade. The accessibility work is the real story. The event includes an audio-described video of an engine test firing, a live Q&A with an Artemis engineer, and a panel on accessibility in space and science. A test firing normally sells entirely on spectacle. Conveying that, and the engineering underneath it, without the visuals is a genuine design problem NASA built the whole event around solving. Buried Underwear Wins a 2026 Ig Nobel The 2026 Ig Nobel Prizes were awarded September 3rd in Zurich. Marc Abrahams launched them in 1991 at the satirical magazine Annals of Improbable Research, and what began as a roast is now something researchers actively want. The soil science prize went to a team that buried 1,000 pairs of underwear across more than 25 countries and dug them up two months later. Measuring how much cotton rotted turns out to be a cheap, surprisingly good proxy for how biologically alive the soil is. The biomechanics prize recognized a precise, cross-species definition of kissing that works for animals and excludes passing food. By that definition, polar bears kiss, some birds kiss, and so do ants. Nature reports the behavior traces back roughly 21.5 million years to the ancestor of all large apes, meaning ancient humans very likely kissed Neanderthals. Cochrane’s favorite was the physics prize, awarded for a splash-free urinal design that reportedly cuts spray to 1.4 percent of normal. Cochrane closes by pointing listeners to the GNC Insider program, the newsletter, and podcastapps.com for a modern podcast app. Feedback on the show’s format is explicitly welcome at geeknews@gmail.com, where either Ray or Chris will read it. The post Anthropic’s $5 Million Push to Measure AI’s Effect on Wellbeing #1876 appeared first on Geek News Central.

Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast
S5:E14 Reading The Dog In Front Of You: Temperament Assessments & Behaviour (Guest: Jens Didriksen)

Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2026 98:56


S5:E14 Reading The Dog In Front Of You: Temperament Assessments & Behaviour (Guest: Jens Didriksen)Dog trainer Jens Didriksen from NorAus Canine Services joins Sam and Max to chat about his journey into dog training and the experiences that shaped his approach.Jens is also one of our locum TDA temperament assessors, and shares his perspective on what goes into a comprehensive therapy dog assessment and why handler education matters.They also dive into neuroscience, reactivity and aggression, reading stress signals, breed drives and why understanding the dog in front of you is so important.A great listen for therapy dog handlers and anyone wanting to better understand their dog.Get In Touch With Jens Here: https://www.norauscanineservices.dog/homeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/norauscanineHeirarchy Of Communication: https://www.norauscanineservices.dog/home/a-dog-trainers-musingsRequest A Topic Or Join Us On The Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast Here: https://form.jotform.com/253357419361056SUBSCRIBE! Interested in Animal-Assisted Therapy / Animal-Assisted Services and studying with Therapy Dogs Australia? Visit our website www.therapydog.com.au for more information or get in touch with us today by emailing info@therapydog.com.au and one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help! Raise your future therapy dog with us! Join our Juniors Mentoring program (puppy & adolescent programs available) and set you and your dog up for success by training the right foundations early, more info here: https://therapydog.com.au/juniors-mentoring-program Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/ #therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #animalassistedtherapy #animalassistedservices Music License: H7VSZ1ZZKD4XWKZ3

Prehospital Paradigm Podcast
Updated Assessments & Treatment of Seizure Patients – Part 1

Prehospital Paradigm Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2026 19:40


Patients experiencing seizure and updated treatment protocols, i.e, use of Ketamine, is what starts this month's topic.  But, the biggest thing to remember with patient's experiencing seizures is BLS!  Hypoxia can be the biggest factor of complications with these patients. Remember the basics!

SecurityMetrics Podcast
How to Pass your PCI Assessment in 2027: Targeted Risk Analysis, MFA, and the E-Commerce Gap: (ep. 14)

SecurityMetrics Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 36:19 Transcription Available


PCI DSS 4.0.1 has been the standard for a while now, but a lot of organizations are still stuck on the same handful of requirements. In this episode, Jen Stone sits down with Matt Halbleib, Director of Assessments at SecurityMetrics, to break down where SMBs keep getting tripped up — and how to fix it. Key topics covered:Why you need to read the actual standard (not just the summary of changes) — and why the PDF version matters Getting senior management buy-in and putting a real project manager behind your PCI program Scoping: what's actually in scope, and why it's worth revisiting What replaced the old org-wide risk assessment, and how to build one Why MFA got bigger in 4.0.1, and where it now applies New service provider requirements, including the responsibility matrix Logging and alerting: what's changed, and where AI actually helps Password requirements, including the jump to 12 characters, and why a password manager beats a memorized passphrase Compensating controls: what they're for, and why they should never be permanent Matt's honest take on the customized approach E-commerce and payment page security (Req. 6.4.3 / 11.6.1)Matt Halbleib has worked in information security for nearly 19 years, almost all of it at SecurityMetrics, where he now leads the assessments team. A note from Jen: We built Practical Cybersecurity because we were tired of the fear-mongering in this industry. Security shouldn't be a secret club.Whether you're trying to figure out PCI compliance or need a pen test, my team at SecurityMetrics can help you out: https://www.securitymetrics.com/contact/lets-get-you-to-the-right-place But if you just want to learn how to protect yourself for free, start here:  https://academy.securitymetrics.com/ 

The Power's Point Podcast
3rd Floor Assessments - Hard Times

The Power's Point Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 34:41


Dave & Dakota Talk Wrestling's Bad Guys Dave and Dakota step into the squared circle to talk about the bad guys of professional wrestling, from legendary heels and dirty cheaters to arrogant assholes who made an entire arena want to throw a chair through the television. They look at the wrestlers fans loved to hate, the villains who were so damn good at being terrible that they became legends, and the ones who crossed the line from entertaining asshole to “somebody needs to kick this guys ass.” Expect arguments, hot takes, ridiculous stories, old-school wrestling memories, and plenty of profanity as Dave and Dakota debate who deserves the crown as wrestling's biggest bastard. Because in wrestling, being the good guy might get you the applause... but being a really good asshole gets you remembered.

Sahil Adeem Podcast
Your Child Can Code DNA & Fight Diseases! | Biology Batch 1 Orientation with Sahil Adeem

Sahil Adeem Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 95:47


(0:00) Intro(01:10) Welcome to Biology Batch 1(01:43) The Vision and Curriculum Roadmap(02:01) DNA, CRISPR, Viruses and Python(04:17) Preparing Children for Scientific Research(06:30) Why Muslim Research Output Must Increase(07:26) The Real Purpose of Studying Biology(08:24) For Every Disease, Allah Created a Cure(09:30) Parents' Questions About Classes and Ages(12:32) Complete STEM and Homeschooling Vision(15:05) Source Code App and Student Development(18:51) Who Can Join This Biology Program?(20:30) Introduction to the Biology Curriculum(22:14) Why Traditional Biology Education Has Failed(23:15) Five Pillars of the Biology Program(24:40) Why Biologists Need Python(26:15) Connecting Biology with the Qur'an(27:32) The Vision Behind the Program(28:41) Critical Thinking and Scientific Intelligence(29:41) Learning Biology and Python from the Basics(30:23) Understanding Qur'anic Verses Through Biology(32:38) Creating Curiosity in Children(33:01) Concept-Based and Research-Based Learning(34:40) Weekly Assessments, AI and Bioinformatics(35:35) Complete Four-Year Curriculum Roadmap(37:00) Why Python Is Essential for Biological Data(38:41) From Basic Biology to Advanced Research(40:07) What Students Will Learn in Each Module(41:21) Machine Learning Explained Simply(42:10) Biotechnology, Research and Innovation(42:51) How Students Will Learn in Every Class(44:00) Major Research Projects Explained(44:13) Project 1: Computational Drug Discovery(45:54) Project 2: Protein Analysis and Simulation(47:26) Project 3: Predicting Antimicrobial Resistance(49:30) Final Project: CRISPR Gene Editing(51:18) Designing Targeted RNA with Python(53:16) Flexible Classes for Global Students(54:41) Discovering and Developing Muslim Talent(55:40) Changing the World from a Laptop(57:17) The Power of a Purpose-Driven Researcher(59:30) Weekly Assessments and Student Progress(01:01:17) Believe in Your Child's Potential(01:04:38) Can Students Compete Internationally?(01:08:38) MPhil-Level Knowledge for Children(01:11:29) Student Presentations and Daily Summaries(01:14:02) Assessments and Module Placement(01:16:16) Teacher Training and Quality Control(01:20:23) Why Every Week Must Count(01:25:15) Can University Students and Adults Join?(01:27:10) Why We Cannot Waste 20 Years(01:30:30) Biology, Chemistry and Research Intelligence(01:32:32) Homeschooling Guidance for Parents(01:35:25) Final Message and Closing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Coach Approach Ministries Podcast

Why do some people fixate on details that seem irrelevant to you? Why do others jump quickly to patterns and possibilities? And why can a decision that seems perfectly logical to one person feel completely wrong to someone else? In this solo episode, Brian uses the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to explore two particularly useful personality distinctions: Sensing vs. Intuition and Thinking vs. Feeling. These preferences describe how people tend to take in information and how they tend to make decisions. Understanding these differences can increase self-awareness, reduce frustration in relationships, and make coaches more effective by helping them recognize when they are unconsciously expecting clients to process information and decisions the same way they do. Key Ideas & Takeaways There really are different ways of processing the world. Brian opens with a conversation with his longtime friend Travis about a thorn in his thumb. Travis wanted to know exactly what kind of plant the thorn came from; Brian could not understand why that detail mattered. The exchange illustrates how differently two people can naturally gather information. Sensing and Intuition describe how we prefer to take in information. Sensing tends to focus on facts, details, experience, and concrete evidence. Intuition tends to focus on patterns, possibilities, connections, meaning, and what could be. Neither approach is better. Each notices things the other can easily miss. Our own preference can feel like common sense. Because we have spent a lifetime processing information in a particular way, it can be difficult to understand why another person doesn't see what seems obvious to us. Thinking and Feeling describe how we prefer to make decisions. Thinking tends to emphasize logic, consistency, and what makes the most sense. Feeling tends to emphasize values, people, relationships, and the human impact of a decision. Feeling is not the same thing as being emotional, and Thinking does not mean being uncaring. Different decision-making styles strengthen communities. Logic matters, but so do shared values and the impact decisions have on people. Healthy families, teams, churches, and organizations benefit from both perspectives. Coaches need awareness of their own preferences. Coaching frequently involves helping people gather information and make decisions. A coach who assumes the client should process those things the same way the coach does can unintentionally limit the conversation. The opposite preference can generate powerful coaching questions. A coach might invite a strongly Sensing client to consider patterns or possibilities, or ask a strongly Thinking client to consider how a decision fits the values of the people affected. The goal isn't to change the client's preference but to expand what they are able to consider. Assessments should create awareness, not pigeonhole people. Myers-Briggs describes preferences rather than limitations. Knowing a preference can help explain differences without turning personality type into an excuse or rigid label. Brian closes by introducing CAM 509: Coaching and Assessments, beginning September 22, 2026, an eight-week course exploring assessments and how coaches can use them effectively. Memorable Quotes & Ideas "I think the easiest recognition of this is when I'm around somebody who I don't understand." "You are really going to assume that everybody takes in information and makes decisions like you do—and that they should." "I see patterns before I see specifics." "Feeling isn't about being emotional." "I process differently would be a better way of saying that." "As I'm coaching, I want to try to set aside my own biases and preferences toward how I take in information and how I make decisions." "There are options out there that you have not considered."

CFC Solutions Cast
How Rapid AI Damage Assessments Are Changing Disaster Recovery

CFC Solutions Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 25:14


Hear from Texas A&M doctoral candidate Thomas Manzini as he shares how artificial intelligence (AI) helps turn drone imagery into fast, actionable damage reports, improving disaster response when every minute counts.Learn More: CLARKE Project

The Power's Point Podcast
3rd Floor Assessments - All About the Game

The Power's Point Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 37:03


After a week off, the Misfits are here to talk about their dislike of basketball, if easily offended check out the 600 club

The Bone Beat
The ABOS Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior Program: How Valuable Are the Assessments?

The Bone Beat

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 36:50


In this episode of the AAOS Now Podcast, host Doug Lundy, MD, MBA, FAAOS, sits down with two guests who offer differing perspectives about the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior (KSB) Program. David F. Martin, MD, Executive Director of the ABOS, offers the board's perspective on why the Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior (KSB) Program exists, why it is now required, and where it's headed; Ellen Lutnick, MD, a PGY5 at the University of Buffalo and chair of the AAOS Resident Assembly Executive Committee, shares her experience of living with the program day to day. Together, they trace the KSB Program from its 2018 launch through its 2025 requirement for residents entering the ABOS Part I exam pathway.  Dr. Martin explains that the program grew out of decades of interest in competency-based medical education and a recognition that time alone doesn't guarantee a resident has developed adequate orthopaedic knowledge, surgical skill, and professional behavior. He walks through why the ABOS made participation mandatory, how the program integrates with ACGME case logging, and the distinction between formative feedback – meant to help residents improve – and summative feedback, like board exams, that produces a pass or fail outcome. Dr. Lutnick describes how the program was rolled out at Buffalo, what it's actually like to request feedback after or before a case, and how she's learned to be strategic about which cases to submit for evaluation. She also speaks candidly about receiving feedback she disagreed with, how professional behavior assessments surface blind spots, and what other residents have told her they would like to see change about the KSB Program. The conversation closes with a look at where the program might go next, including whether the ABOS will eventually tie participation to specific performance scores rather than just completion numbers. Dr. Martin encourages residents to reach out with feedback so ABOS can continue to make the assessments even more helpful and easier to incorporate into a resident's busy schedule. Key topics covered in this episode: The origins of the KSB Program and its roots in competency-based medical education Why the ABOS chose to make KSB participation a requirement for the Part I exam Integration between the ABOS case entry system and the ACGME The difference between formative and summative assessment in residency training Strategies to help residents decide which cases to submit for surgical skills evaluation How professional behavior assessments are designed to identify outliers rather than track linear growth The role of verbal vs. written feedback in resident education Resident perspectives on receiving and processing critical feedback Survey fatigue and efforts to streamline the evaluation process What residents want to see improved, including access to individual professional behavior results Where the program may be headed, including the possibility of performance-based scoring requirements Residents starting to navigate the KSB Program will find real value in hearing how a peer has learned to use the tool strategically, not just to meet a requirement, but to actively shape the feedback they receive. Host: Doug Lundy, MD, MBA, FAAOS, Deputy Editor, AAOS Now; Chair, AAOS Now Podcast Workgroup Guests: David F. Martin, MD, Executive Director, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery; Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation (Winston-Salem), Wake Forest University School of Medicine Ellen Lutnick, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Executive Committee; PGY5 and Resident Research Coordinator, University of Buffalo Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

Designing with Love
Myth: Assessments Must Be Tests to Be Valid

Designing with Love

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 9:45 Transcription Available


A quiz can be quick, clean, and easy to score, but does it actually prove learning? We take on a stubborn myth in instructional design and education: that assessments must be tests to be valid. In this episode, Jackie explains why tests are so often treated as the gold standard, from the comfort of “objectivity” to the pressure for efficiency in schools, certification programs, and workplace training.Then we make the real shift: valid assessment is about the quality of evidence, not the format. Using backward design, we start with the learning outcomes and ask what learners should be able to do and what would demonstrate it. If the goal is recall, a short quiz might be right. If the goal is application, analysis, decision making, communication, or performance, we may need case studies, branching scenarios, simulations, demonstrations, observations, checklists, portfolios, journals, or a clear rubric to capture authentic performance.You'll leave with a simple “myth reset” challenge: review one assessment you use and ask whether it collects the evidence you truly need or whether it's there because it's familiar. If you found this helpful, subscribe, share the episode with a colleague, and leave a review so more educators and learning designers can build assessments that measure what matters.

Plan Simple with Mia Moran
Using Assessments to Grow with Christina Giammalva

Plan Simple with Mia Moran

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 62:36


“Assessment is a hue of understanding, not a frame of understanding.” –Christina GiammalvaI LOVE a good assessment. They can be so useful in helping us understand ourselves and work with our own strengths or rhythms. On the flip side, if not used well, the results and reports can become more noise or even box us in. So what do we make of assessments and how can they help us? Let's dive in with Christina Giammalva, therapist and coach, who uses assessments regularly with clients and helped write about assessments for the most recent issue of Pause Magazine. We talk about: Difference between Myers–Briggs typesRoot fears identified in the EnneagramComparing people with the same responses on one assessment and different responses on another Finding comfort in understanding how we are and working better with others by understanding we aren't all the sameUnderstanding attachment theory and wondering if we are enoughThe idea of self-acceptance, not self-improvementABOUT CHRISTINAChristina Giammalva is a Somatic Counselor helping individuals from around the world reach new levels of inner calm. Through revealing the connections between the mind and body, she's devoted to helping clients address deep-rooted issues that cause anxiety, stress, depression and other health-related struggles. LINKShttps://www.christinagiammalva.com/https://www.instagram.com/cfgiammalva/Pause Magazine, Issue 5DOABLE CHANGESAt the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Action is how change happens.Often we feel like our actions have to be huge to match the bigness of our desires, but we have seen over and over and over again that the little things add up. By stacking up a series of Doable Changes, you will create that big change that you crave. Choose the one that really resonates with you this week and really make it part of your life. Here are Three Doable Changes from this conversation:TRY AN ASSESSMENT. If you haven't taken the Myers-Briggs or Enneagram or Attachment Theory, pick one to try. Don't overthink the questions as you answer. Read the basics about your results. Write down any ahas you have about yourself.CONNECT IDEAS. Try taking more than one assessment. What information do you find showing up in different ways? What intrigues you from each?WORK WITH WHAT YOU LEARN. Understanding how you are wired — and how others are — can be useful. Teams often take similar assessments to understand how members operate. This can help with interpersonal dynamics. Christina found recognizing that her children were wired differently from her helped her mother them. If you have someone you live or work with willing to take the test and share results, discuss what you learn and one thing you might try to change to improve the way you communicate or work together.

The Leadership Growth Podcast
How Smart Organizations Assess Their Leaders

The Leadership Growth Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 35:54 Transcription Available


When it comes to leadership assessments, there's never a “one-size-fits-all” approach, says Peter Stewart.“There are some key questions we need to think about before you begin the assessment process so that you are selecting the right method, you're selecting the right resources or formal assessments or whatever you're doing, to help get the results you want,” he says.In today's episode, Daniel and Peter take a deep dive into leadership assessments, examining the purpose of assessments, the typical use cases for assessments, which types of assessments are appropriate, and how to understand assessment reports.Tune in to learn:Four clear cases for leadership assessmentsMistakes and pitfalls to avoid in assessing leadersThe most important things to do before assessing leadersHaving a formal leadership assessment process is one of the best ways for organizations to make sure they select the right leaders for their open positions and further develop those leaders for future roles. When designed and implemented for the unique needs of the organization, a good assessment process will help optimize and integrate individual leadership strengths and help both the organization and the leader deliver results.Questions, or comments? E-mail us at podcast@stewartleadership.com—Sign up for Stewart Leadership's newsletter: https://stewartleadership.com/newsletter/—Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:Stewart Leadership AssessmentsWhen Should I Use a LEAD NOW! Assessment?6 Ways to Leverage the Power of 360° Assessments for Your LeadersThe Advantages of an Online 360° AssessmentSuccession Planning for SuccessConnecting Strategy with Talent Development, Part 1 (Podcast)Connecting Strategy with Talent Development, Part 2 (Podcast)Turnover to Tenure: How Succession Planning can Stabilize Leadership and Position Organizations for Long-Term Growth—#leadership #podcast #leadershippodcast #leadershipdevelopment #assessments #360assessments #successionplanning #StewartLeadership #LeadershipGrowthPodcastIf you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. 

Boomer & Gio
Full Show - Training Camps, QB Assessments, Baseball & Plain Old Craziness

Boomer & Gio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 171:26


Jerry and Willie kick off a Feel Good Summer Friday revisiting Jets history, training camp fights, MLB highlights, and wild topics from cruise swingers to extreme heat. The guys debate restaurant etiquette over Bart Scott's leftover food, react to Mike Tomlin's TV debut and a Purdue press conference blunder, and swap embarrassing on-air moments. Next, they predict which QBs will step up, clear up a bowling alley story, and test Paul Rosenberg on how well he knows Willie. Finally, the show tackles managing young NFL paychecks, Aaron Donald return rumors, and hilarious close-call stories—including the time Willie soiled himself on the field.

Do Good To Lead Well with Craig Dowden
First, Leader Yourself: A 3-Part Series on the Foundations of Positive Leadership (with an award-winning CEO)

Do Good To Lead Well with Craig Dowden

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 43:42


What makes great executives stand out? I'm thrilled to share Part 1 of a 3-part series that will explore the foundations of positive leadership. Throughout this special set of episodes, I will be sharing the stage with Kevin Ford, the award-winning CEO of Calian who recently stepped down. In this episode, Kevin and I start the conversation by taking an honest look at why leading yourself matters most. We unpack the critical role of self-awareness, sharing a powerful personal journey that moved Kevin from early-career overconfidence to the life-changing benefits of welcoming tough feedback.We also discuss insightful research, amplified with real-life examples that makes the case that self-awareness isn't soft. Our discussion touches on structured approaches (like 360 reviews) and everyday, observational cues that help leaders read the room and adjust in real time. We reframe humility as a leadership strength, curiosity as the operational side of great leadership, and positivity as the superpower needed to weather today's challenges.If you're searching for ways to advance your leadership, build resilience, and foster authentic relationships, this episode provides an actionable roadmap to transform self-awareness from a buzzword into your most valuable asset.What You'll Learn- Self-Awareness is foundational- Feedback is a gift: Receive it well- Embracing (tough) feedback, can be transformative.- Make time for self-reflection.- Curiosity is operationalized humility.- Positive energy matters, especially in tough times.- Legacy is about the journey. Podcast Timestamps(00:00) - Introduction to the 3-Part Series(00:42) - Guest Introduction: Kevin Ford's Leadership Journey(03:26) - The Importance of Leading Yourself(04:11) – The Role of Self-Awareness in Executive Success(06:08) - Transformative Feedback: The Value of Tough Conversations(09:46) - Processing Feedback and Humility in Leadership(12:12) - Creating Upward Feedback Culture(14:24) - Reading the Room: Observational Self-Awareness(16:43) - Internal and External Self-Awareness(17:56) - Addressing Time Constraints and Feedback Reluctance(22:18) - Curiosity as a Driver of Self-Awareness(24:21) - Humility, Curiosity, and Leadership Legacy(29:04) - Self-Awareness and Decisive Leadership(32:59) - Positive Energy and Well-being in Leadership(37:48) - Practical Steps for Sustaining Positive Energy(41:45) - Final Reflections on Self-AwarenessKEYWORDSPositive Leadership, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Executive Feedback, 360 Assessments, Upward Feedback, Humility in Leadership, Curiosity, Culture, Authenticity, Positive Energy, Well-Being, Mental Health, Physical Health, Energy Management, Legacy, Organizational Culture, Coaching, Empathy, Constructive Criticism, Personal Growth, Employee Engagement, Resilience, Performance Review, Self-Reflection, Emotional Intelligence, CEO Success

The Power's Point Podcast
3rd Floor Assessments - Dakotaokee

The Power's Point Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 32:49


Oh boy, get ready for this one, as Dakota and Dave followed by their chicken Jeff are hitting Karaoke night down at Sluggos Bar and Grill. I present to you Dakotaokee

Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew Coates
#492 Jason Brown - In Defense of Zone 2 Cardio

Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew Coates

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 57:33


Jason Brown returns for a nuanced discussion about Zone 2 cardio, walking, conditioning, stress, recovery, and how cardio should fit into an individual's life.Jason joins me to discuss:• Whether Zone 2 cardio is actually overrated• How much of Zone 2's benefit comes from simply getting people moving• The value of reducing sedentary time and increasing daily activity• The relationship between Zone 2-style activity, NEAT, and mental health• Why getting outside and moving can provide benefits beyond fitness adaptations• Looking at cardio and all training through the lens of nervous system regulation• Accounting for the total stress already present in someone's life• Why cardio recommendations should begin with the individual's available time and capacity• The nuanced debate around whether walking counts as exercise• Why sprint training should not be treated as Zone 2 cardio• Why average heart rate during lifting or high-intensity training does not prove someone received a Zone 2 stimulus• The difference between cardiovascular strain and sustained aerobic work• Why exercise labels matter less than matching the activity to the person's needs• Jason's thoughts on the current state of online coaching• And much moreFollow Jason on Instagram:@jasonbrowntrainingCHAPTERS01:04 Setting Up the Zone 2 Controversy01:59 Who Is Zone 2 Cardio For?05:05 Social Media Hot Takes07:02 The Benefits of Sustained Aerobic Work10:41 Andrew's Questions About Zone 214:45 Mechanisms and Aerobic Adaptations21:13 Time Constraints and Effective Dosing29:07 Does Walking Count as Exercise?30:53 Walking as Therapy33:20 Regulation Matters More Than Debates34:09 Plug-and-Play Training35:40 Why Speed Training Is Not Zone 237:35 The Limits of Heart Rate as a Proxy39:39 Genetics and Individual Cardio Needs44:08 Making 30 to 60 Minutes Count47:21 Assessments and Coaching Standards50:40 The Reality of Online Coaching54:49 Aerobic Training Requires Time55:45 Final Thoughts and Where to Find JasonSUPPORT THE SHOWIf this episode helped you think differently about Zone 2 cardio, walking, recovery, or conditioning:• Subscribe and check out more episodes• Share the episode on social media and tag @andrewcoatesfitness• Send it to someone who believes cardio needs to be intense to be worthwhileFOLLOW ANDREW COATESInstagram: @andrewcoatesfitnesshttps://www.andrewcoatesfitness.comPARTNERS AND RESOURCESRP STRENGTH APPUse code COATESRP:https://www.rpstrength.com/coatesJUST BITE ME MEALSUse code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off:https://justbitememeals.comMACROSFIRST — FREE PREMIUM TRIAL• Download MacrosFirst• Begin setting up your account• When asked, “How did you hear about us?” enter: ANDREWKNKG BAGS — 15% OFFhttps://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676VERSA GRIPPShttps://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoatesTRAINHEROIC — FREE 90-DAY TRIAL• Visit: https://www.trainheroic.com/liftfree• Reply to the email you receive or email trials@trainheroic.com• Let them know Andrew sent youL1 BIOMECHANICS AND ASSESSMENT COURSEUse code COATES:https://pro.activelifeprofessional.com/assessmentworkshopevents

RNZ: Checkpoint
Wellington school teacher's move to combat students using AI for assessments

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 6:50


A science teacher at St Patrick's College in Wellington says he is moving to make sure all assessments are done in the classroom under supervision, to combat AI. The strategy comes as the Education Review Office today released a report saying AI is becoming part of everyday life and schools want more formal guidance from the Education Ministry. 

The Power's Point Podcast
3rd Floor Assessments - Dakota Island

The Power's Point Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 28:50


After we went to Dave Island last week, everyone was quick to leave and head to Dakota Island so tune in to this episode for the whackiest of whacky characters.

SMB Community Podcast by Karl W. Palachuk
Navigating Pre-Sales Assessments and Client Agreements for Growing MSPs

SMB Community Podcast by Karl W. Palachuk

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 23:49


A key focus of the episode is on practical approaches to conducting pre-sales assessments for prospective managed service clients, particularly those with existing MSP relationships and under 100 employees. Hosts discussed that frontline assessment methods often prioritize observational “walk-arounds” and targeted questioning rather than the deployment of specialized tools, except in cases where complexity or asset uncertainty warrants additional rigor. The conversation emphasized that visible signs of technological investment (or lack thereof) and management engagement provide valuable risk indicators to help MSPs assess prospect suitability and potential client alignment. Supporting details included recommendations against using automated network scanning tools as a default during the sales process, especially for smaller prospects. Instead, initial technology and business process understanding should be driven by reviewing company websites, social media, and conducting direct observation and informal dialogue with staff. For more complex environments or where asset counts are ambiguous, tools such as Galactic Advisors, RapidFire Tools, or Lansweeper were suggested, but only after careful consideration of the actual information gap. MSPs were advised to leverage preexisting documentation and probe for differences with prior MSPs, focusing on gaps in service, dissatisfaction, or unaddressed needs. Secondary topics included the necessity of formal Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and the operational risks of long-running unwritten arrangements. The hosts reported that customer pushback on contracts is rare; those unwilling to sign can be managed through premium pricing or operational discretion. The use of digital document management and auto-renew online agreements was cited as a means to streamline governance and ensure that contractual terms keep pace with operational changes. The conversation also addressed best practices for Quarterly or Technology Business Reviews (QBRs/TBRs)—advocating for business-oriented, forward-looking discussions rather than technical or ticket-driven reporting, and highlighting risk in overinvesting staff time in meeting preparation. The episode concluded with a practical case study on recurring revenue management, highlighting a systematic approach to price increases after extended periods without adjustment. The case demonstrated that fears of customer attrition due to price adjustments are often overstated, particularly when supported by transparent communication and a graduated rollout to well-aligned clients. The discussion reiterated the importance for MSPs to maintain accountability, regularly review contractual agreements, manage operational costs, and structure client engagements to reduce risk exposure while improving alignment with organizational goals. Title:   How do you complete an assessment for a prospect? Topics/Events Question Of The Week: How do you complete an assessment for a prospect?  What to do if you don't have agreements in place, but you've worked with recurring clients for years.  QBRs – what questions should you be asking during your regular QBRs with your clients CMMC third-party audits are paused. The channel opportunity isn't. ChannelE2E https://share.google/4vXDd5G3ysgflU6PU STORY:  Reviewing a MSP's current agreements, James realized the MSP hadn't had a price increase for over 5 years.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Affect Autism
Using a DIRFloortime® Lens in Psychological Assessments with Neurodivergent Individuals

Affect Autism

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 44:01


This episode features three psychologists from Rebecca School in New York City who discuss how psychological assessments can better reflect the true abilities of neurodivergent children when viewed through a DIRFloortime® lens. They explain that traditional testing often measures a child's ability to tolerate unfamiliar environments, demands, and sensory challenges rather than accurately capturing their cognitive strengths. Our discussion challenges long-standing assessment practices and offers a more respectful, relationship-based alternative.Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: https://affectautism.com/2026/07/24/assessments/Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

Happiness Journey with Dr Dan
Happiness journey with Dr Dan podcast: Season 36 Ep 5: Special Guest Suzanne Roberts .

Happiness Journey with Dr Dan

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 33:45


Suzanne Roberts is the founder of UnifyingSolutions and a transformational speaker, facilitator, and author with more than 40 years of experience helpingleaders and organizations create meaningful, lasting change. She developed Polarity System Design™, a methodology that empowers individuals and teams to lead with clarity, purpose, and collaboration while building healthier organizational cultures. Guided by a mission to promote human dignity andunlock people's potential, Suzanne helps others thrive both personally and professionally.  She is a Master Somatic Coach and is certifiedin FEBI, the Enneagram, and Decision Wise 360 Assessments. Her clients include major organizations such as Chase, Prudential, OhioHealth, and the ColumbusMuseum of Art. Suzanne's book and documentary, It's Deeper Than That: Pathway to a Vibrant, Purposeful Life, are scheduled to premiere in October 2025, and her leadership program, The Great Reconnection, launches the same year. Outside of her work, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, gardening, meditation, audiobooks, and spending time with her grandchildren.Linkto episode can be found here: #drdanamzallag, #drdanpodcast, #Happinessjourneywithdrdan,#ddanmotivation, #inspiringinterviews, #drdancbt, #drdantherapy,#drdancoaching, #drdanhappiness,   

The Power's Point Podcast
3rd Floor Assessments - Dave Island

The Power's Point Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 31:45


Dave packs up to head to his dream spot - Dave Island, but is everything going to be as good as Dave thinks? Our Island Announcer Dakota is there with all the hot questions, tune in now

The Road to Rediscovery
How to Kill the Comfort of Complacency to Live your True Purpose

The Road to Rediscovery

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 46:07 Transcription Available


“Stop Drifting, start living the life that is out there, and rediscover it for yourself…”Marty is an entrepreneur, Author, and Public Speaker known for his grounded, practical perspective on building a life rooted in purpose rather than comfort. Author of the recently released book “Kill Complacency” and host of the podcast bearing the same name, he boldly speaks to those who feel stuck in the mundane routines of life, and/or unfulfilling relationships.Tune in, as Marty explains:The concept of DRIFT (Default Results In Forgotten Time) and how it limits usA refreshing perspective on seeking satisfaction based on the effort, and not the praiseSociety's convention with comfort, and why comfort is the lieThe “Risk/Reward” realization behind controlling our own destiny To follow or connect with Marty, pick up a copy of his book, and listen to his podcast, visit www.killcomplacency.com Marty also invites you to take a FREE complacency quiz - a simple assessment using the “Wheel of Intentionality” to give you a complacency snapshot. Just click the ‘Assessments' top link from his home page, then scroll down and click the “Take the Complacency Quiz” link.

Transform Your Workplace
Why Knowing Your Blind Spots Is Not Enough with Cam Yenokida

Transform Your Workplace

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 33:56


Most leaders think self-awareness means understanding their patterns. Cam Yenokida sees where that falls short. The executive coach and founder of Achieve Excellence explains why intellectual self-awareness alone never changes anything, and what it takes to turn insight into new behavior. Cam and Brandon get into the quiet reality of senior leadership, where the higher you climb, the less room you have to think out loud. They talk about what actually makes a leader coachable, why assessments are a starting point and not an answer, and how a simple look at your calendar can reveal where your attention is really going. Cam spent 20 years in corporate leadership before starting his own practice. He shares the turnover problem that became a defining moment, the two-year onboarding approach behind it, and what separates leaders who are good from those who become excellent. About our guest Cam Yenokida is an executive coach and the founder of Achieve Excellence, based in Lake Oswego, Oregon. He spent more than 20 years in corporate leadership before starting his own practice, and he has facilitated over 200 leadership and team development workshops. Cam coaches leaders at every level, from solo entrepreneurs to senior executives, using a systematic approach built around diagnostics, planning, implementation, and follow-up. His focus is on helping leaders move from understanding their patterns to actually changing how they show up. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Welcome and why pay is a quiet driver of turnover 01:00 Meet Cam Yenokida 02:00 The patterns that pulled Cam toward developing leaders 04:00 The turnover problem that became a defining moment 05:00 Why onboarding should last two years, not 90 days 09:00 Leaving a 20 year career to start Achieve Excellence 11:00 The identity shift of becoming the brand 14:00 The blind spot of self-awareness that stays intellectual 16:00 Turning awareness into real behavior change 18:00 Why senior leaders lose room to think out loud 20:00 Helping teams say what usually goes unsaid 22:00 Assessments as a starting point, not an answer 24:00 The three signs of a coachable leader 27:00 Leading with clarity and auditing your calendar 31:00 What moves a leader from great to excellent A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, sponsored by Xenium HR Host: Brandon Laws In Brandon's own words: "The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders." About Xenium HR Xenium HR is on a mission to transform workplaces by providing expert outsourced HR and payroll services for small and medium-sized businesses. With a people-first approach, Xenium helps organizations create thriving work environments where employees feel valued and supported. From navigating compliance to enhancing workplace culture, Xenium offers tailored solutions that empower growth and simplify HR. Whether managing employee relations, payroll processing, or implementing impactful training programs, Xenium is the trusted partner businesses rely on to elevate their workplace experience. Discover how Xenium can transform your workplace: Learn more Connect with Cam Yenokida: Website LinkedIn Connect with Brandon Laws: LinkedIn Instagram About Connect with Xenium HR: Website LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube