Podcast appearances and mentions of billy ray taylor

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton sits down with Billy Ray Taylor, CEO and President of LinkedXL, to explore the foundational principles behind high-performing supply chain organizations. Drawing on his decades of leadership at Goodyear and his work with industry teams today, Billy Ray shares how speed, clarity, and connected systems drive real, measurable change.He breaks down five timeless yet urgent considerations for modern leadership—from rethinking KPIs as KPAs, to cultivating ownership and alignment across the organization, to architecting operating systems that empower people at every level. As Billy Ray says, “Speed is the currency of leadership”—and in today's rapidly evolving world, it's not just a competitive edge, it's a necessity.Jump into the conversation:(00:00) Intro(03:59) Billy Ray's career journey at Goodyear(07:05) Key lessons from turnarounds(10:52) Current endeavors and LinkedXL(15:48) The importance of execution over strategy(19:06) Speed of execution as the new competitive advantage(22:08) The double-edged sword of modern business(22:59) Customer loyalty and speed(23:38) The role of clarity and ownership(28:15) Leadership presence in the digital era(35:01) The connected business modelAdditional Links & Resources: Connect with Billy Ray Taylor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billyrtaylor/ Learn more about LinkedXL: https://www.linkedxl.com Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVkWEBINAR- Supply Chain Orchestration with SAP: https://bit.ly/4jFJn9qWEBINAR- In Chaos We Create: Bridging the Critical Raw Materials Gap Through Strategic Convergence: https://bit.ly/459BzIQWEBINAR- When to Walk Away from Warehouse AI - and When to Go All In: https://bit.ly/4dFgCYqThis episode was hosted by Scott Luton and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/five-key-driving-organizational-change-2025-1439

What You'll Learn:Join us for this Speaker Special featuring Billy Ray Taylor, with hosts Patrick Adams and Andy Olrich. They discuss Billy Ray Taylor's keynote presentation from the 2024 Lean Solutions Summit, and dive into the importance of standards in leadership, using personal anecdotes and sports metaphors to illustrate his points.About the Guest:Billy Ray Taylor is a visionary operations and supply chain leader, former Goodyear executive, and founder of LinkedXL. With a 30-year track record of turning around manufacturing performance and driving over $1 billion in earnings, he's known for transforming strategy into execution. As author of The Winning Link, Billy Ray shares his Connected Business Model to align teams, foster accountability, and drive results. A passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, he inspires audiences worldwide as a dynamic keynote speaker.Links:Click Here For Billy Ray Taylor's LinkedIn2025 Lean Solutions Summit

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton and Billy Ray Taylor are joined by Landon Mumbower and Johnathan McRary, both Managers of Consulting at Bastian Solutions, for an insightful conversation on optimizing distribution center performance through strategic consulting and automation.The panel explores five critical strategies for navigating the complexities of distribution center design and management, including single-point responsibility, data-driven insights, and the importance of aligning processes before introducing automation. Landon and Johnathan also share their expertise on selecting the right consulting resources and technologies to overcome challenges like labor shortages and the growing demand for omnichannel solutions.Tune in to learn how businesses can unlock operational efficiency, reduce risk, and maximize performance in today's ever-changing supply chain environment.Jump into the conversation:(00:00) Intro(02:07) Welcoming Landon Mumbower and Johnathan McRary from Bastian Solutions(05:01) The current VUCA environment in supply chain and distribution(07:35) Discussing workforce challenges and labor retention(10:22) The omnichannel challenge: Meeting customers where they are(12:45) Optimizing distribution operations for better performance(15:12) Five critical strategies for distribution center optimization(17:30) Single point responsibility: Ensuring seamless project execution(20:09) The importance of data analytics and conceptual design(23:18) Process before automation: Avoiding automation mistakes(26:25) Objectivity in automation selection: Staying vendor-neutral(29:15) The value of partnerships and transparency with consulting resources(32:41) Change management and the need for effective communication(36:05) Examples of successful distribution optimization projects(38:42) Jonathan's most recent favorite project(44:12) Final takeaways with Landon and JohnathanAdditional Links & Resources:Material Handling & Warehouse Automation Consulting: https://bit.ly/3XOdGkAConnect with Landon Mumbower: https://www.linkedin.com/in/landon-mumbower-mba-21852267/Connect with Johnathan McRary: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnathan-mcrary-4350719/Learn more about Bastian Solutions: https://www.bastiansolutions.com/Connect with Billy Ray: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billyrtaylor/ Connect with Scott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVkWEBINAR- The ABCs of Cargo Security and Loss Prevention: https://bit.ly/3zAirpTWEBINAR- Supply Chain in 2025: Top 5 Labeling and Packaging Artwork Trends to Watch: https://bit.ly/3Y9FWiZWEBINAR- Future-Proof Your Logistics: AI-Powered Solutions for Competitive Edge: https://bit.ly/3BouB5EWEBINAR- The Cold Chain Dilemma: Why Visibility Falls Short and What Really Works: https://bit.ly/4hpu8k9This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Billy Ray Taylor, and produced by Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/pitfalls-profit-consulting-insights-optimize-operations-1346

Join us for this week's episode of The Buzz, as we dive deep into the recent developments in labor negotiations affecting U.S. ports, specifically the tentative agreement between the ILA and USMX, which has temporarily averted a significant strike.Hosts Scott Luton and Billy Ray Taylor welcome special guest Jon Gold, VP, Supply Chain and Customs Policy for the National Retail Federation (NRF) to the show, and discuss the implications of this agreement, including a 62% wage increase over six years and the critical topic of automation that could become a sticking point in future negotiations. Listen in as the conversation continues and covers:The need for continuous learning to retain talent and adapt to changes in the manufacturing workforceCybersecurity Awareness Month, highlighting the critical importance of protecting supply chains from increasing cyber threatsThe upcoming NRF 2025 conference and key themes like AI's role in supply chain management and strategies for diversifying operations outside of China that will be focused onThe significance of engaging younger generations in manufacturing through educational tours and programs to foster interest in the industryJoin us for this episode, and gain insights into current market dynamics and the strategies that can help navigate the complexities of supply chain management in today's rapidly changing environment.Additional Links & Resources:Connect with Jon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-gold-1217012/Learn more about NRF: https://nrf.comMost Recent With That Said: https://bit.ly/3BKy6DBTFEST Supply Chain Transformation Summit 2024: https://bit.ly/4gUCmAOAmerican Aid Logistics Network: https://www.alanaid.org/Dockworkers' union suspends strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract: https://bit.ly/3XTgrkBNRF '25 Retail's Big Show: https://nrfbigshow.nrf.com/Layoffs mount amid low manufacturing demand: September PMI- https://bit.ly/3zKia3PManufacturing Day Message: https://bit.ly/3XUNMf5AME Atlanta 2024: https://bit.ly/46etFMKBilly Ray's book The Winning Link: https://bit.ly/3XUE5gHConnect with the Supply Chain Now community & programming: https://linktr.ee/SupplychainnowNRF Statement on Port Strike Suspension - https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/nrf-reacts-port-strike-suspensionLearn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWatch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here:

Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comSubscribe to Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com/joinCheck out Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVkWEBINAR- Beyond Resilience: Capitalizing on Supply Chain Uncertainty: https://bit.ly/46kdltYThis episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Billy Ray Taylor and produced by Amanda Luton and Katherine HIntz. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-featuring-alan-1313

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all of the artwork created for the YouTube and podcast thumbnails. Click here for the Darkness Syndicate version of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2fmybf36IN THIS EPISODE: A vampire stalks a New England family in the 1800s… and now science has identified the name of this monster. (A Vampire's DNA Test) *** A room covered in gold, jewels, and other precious items was created as a gift for Czar Peter the Great… but what is also great is the mystery about what happened to the room. (The Disappearance of the Amber Room) *** Weirdo family member Rita Gomez sees a ghostly child in her home (The Child In My Bedroom's Doorway) *** Visitors to a Pakistan flea market are horrified by a creature with eyes like a torch. What could this terror be? (Creature With Glowing Eyes Terrorizes Shoppers) *** Montgomery Gibbs was a wealthy attorney and real estate man – and his murder baffled police even after they had someone confess to shooting him. (The Delaware Avenue Slaying) *** In 1955, the family of Billy Ray Taylor fought for their lives against alien invaders from another world. (Aliens Invade Kelly, Kentucky) *** Most news reporters would relish the opportunity to cover the story of a flying saucer sighting… but one case in 1987 left one radio newsman wishing he'd never heard of the letters U-F-O. (The Wytheville UFOs and Men in Black) *** A Weirdo Family member shares her story of some creepy sensations. (We Were Not Alone) *** One was reported as wiry and slightly muscular, and around 6 feet tall. It might have been humanoid in shape – but there is nothing else humanlike about these bizarre entities being encountered in Japan. (Creepy Humanoids in Japan)SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Disappearance of the Amber Room” by Jim H. for Historic Mysteries: http://bit.ly/32YkTjF“Aliens Invade Kelly, Kentucky” by Billy Booth for Live About (link no longer available)“A Vampire's DNA Test” by Michael E. Ruane for Science Alert: http://bit.ly/2qoS7vi“The Child In My Bedroom Doorway” by Weirdo family member Rita Gomez“Creature With Glowing Eyes Terrorizes Shoppers” by Ahmer Rehman for Samaa.TV: http://bit.ly/2NYfhSh“The Delaware Avenue Slaying” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: http://bit.ly/2OpO1Lf“Creepy Humanoids in Japan” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/35gEXiM“The Wytheville UFOs and Men in Black”, from Paranormal Scholar: http://bit.ly/2O2W7dW“We Were Not Alone” submitted anonymously at WeirdDarkness.com.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: November 18, 2019CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/ufosandcreepyhumanoids/

For your 40% discount to the Lean Solutions Summit use code #KatieAnderson at checkout: LeanSolutionsSummit.comTo enter for a chance to win Billy Ray Taylor's book "The Winning Link:" ChainOfLearning.com/23What does “winning” mean to you as a leader? And what is your leadership role  in creating a winning strategy and organizational culture?According to Billy Ray Taylor, CEO and President at LinkedXL and former Goodyear Tire executive, winning is not only about setting a clear strategy and aligning on the goals and metrics, but engaging your team members and defining the actions to get there.  Billy and I recorded this episode back in 2022, just as his book “The Winning Link: A Proven Process to Define, Align, and Execute Strategy at Every Level” was about to be released – and I wanted to bring the conversation here for you to learn from Billy's wisdom and insights about the humanity of leadership and how to win.  In this conversation you'll hear stories from Billy's leadership at Goodyear, highlights from his book, the importance of DEI in building a winning culture, and Billy's greatest challenge – and greatest learning – as a leader.Remember, the winning link in your organization is your people, and it's the connection of links of people together that creates and grows our Chain of Learning.YOU'LL LEARN: How to define and align your strategy and goals to ensure organizational success by focusing on clear standards and processes.The importance of not just making metrics visible – but “making people visible” –  by acknowledging their contributions is crucial for fostering a culture of psychological safety and engagement.The significance of servant leadership in valuing individuals' thoughts and experiences, regardless of their position within the organization.The difference between key performance actions (KPAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) and how to leverage them to achieve significant performance improvements.Actionable advice on creating common meaning through language and connecting with your team, based on real-life examples and practices.IMPORTANT LINKS:Full episode show notes: ChainOfLearning.com/23Get Billy's book “The Winning Link” - hereGet the book “Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn” – available in paperback, hardbound, audiobook, and ebook - LearningToLeadLeadingToLearn.comWork with me: KBJAnderson.comFollow me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kbjandersonFollow Billy on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/billyrtaylorDownload the KATALYST Self-Assessment: KBJAnderson.com/katalystTIMESTAMPS:[00:00] The importance of value and respect in leadership [03:07] Helpful practices that have shaped Billy's leadership approach [06:59] The power of embracing who you are as a leader[09:38] How to connect an entire organization (“LinkedXL”)[11:25] What “winning” really means according to Billy[13:54] The link between KPAs and KPIs[18:02] The importance of DEI and inclusion[23:45] The power of trust within large organizations [26:44] Billy's learnings from his book[31:22] Billy's greatest challenge as a leader For your 40% discount to the Lean Solutions Summit use code #KatieAnderson at checkout: LeanSolutionsSummit.comTo enter for a chance to win Billy Ray Taylor's book "The Winning Link:" ChainOfLearning.com/23

In this new episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Billy Ray Taylor are joined by Chris Kupillas and Carly Bly from BlueGrace Logistics to unpack effective supply chain management and discover strategies that lead to significant cost savings and enhanced operational efficiencies.Listen in as Chris and Carly discuss the importance of a customer-centered approach to logistics, emphasizing transparency, and communication in identifying and mitigating cost drivers in transportation networks. They share expert insights on simplifying processes to maximize efficiency, leveraging technologies, and fostering collaborative relationships with key supply chain partners.This episode also features a unique segment on Blue Grace's creative approach to marketing and stakeholder engagement, including a fascinating glimpse into a comic book designed to highlight “villains” in the supply chain. Tune in to learn how aligning business strategy with customer needs and internal capabilities can transform your supply chain operations. Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWEBINAR- From Data to Delivery: Transforming Logistics for Maximum Efficiency: https://bit.ly/3PODrOpWEBINAR- Achieving Excellence in External Supply Chain Planning and Synchronization: https://bit.ly/3JzDoT6WEBINAR- Demystifying AI: A year later, from Buzz to Reality: https://bit.ly/3UtRw5FThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Billy Taylor. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/insight-impact-optimizing-logistics-operations-1270

Billy Ray Taylor is the CEO of LinkedXL and author of “The Winning Link“. Billy previously worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 30 years; starting off on the plant floor and retiring as Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion and Executive Director of Commercial, Off Highway, and Support Manufacturing North America.Link to claim CME credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3CME credit is available for up to 3 years after the stated release dateContact CEOD@bmhcc.org if you have any questions about claiming credit.

It's Episode 85 and the highlight is our interview with the effervescent Billy Ray Taylor where we discuss his new book The Winning Link. Billy is charismatic, plain-spoken, his retirement got short-circuited by his amazing ability to help build high-performing cultures. For Hot Apps we're highlighting a Daily Standup Meeting bot that synchronizes remote teams. And for Q&A we tapped into a leadership discussion about overcoming the biggest barriers to Lean Transformation.   Don't miss this last episode of the year! 0:06 - Intro 1:19 - What's On the Menu 1:58 - Hot Apps Geekbot 7:22 - Q&A - "Where does the Organization need the most help?" 14:02 - Featured Guest - Billy Taylor The Winning Link by Billy Ray Taylor on Amazon Billy Ray Taylor on LinkedIn 45:50 - Upcoming Events December 1st Webinar: "Map Your Processes to Unite Silos and Drive Success”   Thanks for Listening!   Listen to more podcasts at JITCafe.com.   Link to the video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/J1-tsF4lJx8   Find us on: - Apple Podcasts - Stitcher - Podbean - Spotify - RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/JITCafe/feed.xml

Video Version https://vimeo.com/748455371 About the Podcast Hello and welcome to another edition of State of Readiness with your host, Joseph Paris. Today I am happy to have Billy Ray Taylor, CEO of LinkedXL and author of "The Winning Link" on my podcast. Billy previously worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 30 years; starting off on the plant floor and retiring as Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion and Executive Director of Commercial, Off Highway, and Support Manufacturing North America. We start the conversation taking a stroll down memory lane. Soon after graduating from Prairie View A&M University with a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Billy joined Goodyear starting where every recent graduate does; on the floor of the night shift. A life-long learner, Billy recognized early on as he steadily climbed the ranks at Goodyear that he had to "earn the right" to be appointed to the various roles and to retain the right to remain there. This meant that he had to have both the technical skills and also the leadership skills necessary to succeed in the various roles. The conversation comes to diversity and inclusion; with Joseph sharing that, having walked the Earth and worked with many companies located around the world, that the completive advantage of companies based in the States (along with those in Canada and the United Kingdom), is their diversity (regardless of what might be current assumptions). People bring forward what they have learned during their lives. And if everyone on a team has had the same life experiences and brought-up in a homogeneous culture, then everyone will look at a challenge with the same solution set. As the saying goes; "If everyone is thinking the same, then nobody is thinking". But Billy also drove the point that there is a significant difference between "diversity" and "inclusion". Whereas diversity means there are a members on the team with a variety of backgrounds and expertise, inclusion means you use that talent. I guess I never gave the difference too much mind because, as an entrepreneur since 1985, I don't have resources that I would gain but not use. The thought would never occur to me. So it's not about quotas and making sure every race, creed, and sex is included in the picture (like marketing departments are apt to do). It's about understanding that the differences are strengths, but only if you use them. This was a really good, interesting, and valuable conversation. Give a listen... About Billy Ray Taylor Billy Taylor is an American business executive, dynamic speaker and leadership guru. He is the Founder and President of LinkedXL (Excellence), a Business Operating Systems Architecting Firm. Billy spent 30 years with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (GT), serving as Director of North America Operations and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer. During his tenure at Goodyear, the company's earnings rose from a loss of 38M to +17.5B. As the Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion for Goodyear, Billy formulated and led the diversity and inclusion strategies for 64,000 employees across the 22 countries where Goodyear operates. After retiring from Goodyear, Billy founded LinkedXL, a consultancy that specializes in helping companies architect their Business Operating Systems, and serves as its CEO. Billy is a dynamic speaker and leadership guru who is routinely called upon by universities, international conferences, global publications, and the U.S. Armed Forces to demonstrate how to drive and sustain effective results through creating a culture of leadership and enabling employee ownership. He is a disciple of continuous improvement and operational excellence. And as a trusted global industry leader, Taylor is a member of the executive advisory board for the Shingo Institute, Utah State University Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, and The Executive Board for the Association of Manufacturing Excellence (AME). He is also an independent Board Member of M-D Products. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billyrtaylor/ Company: CEO of LinkedXL, Retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Title: Website: https://www.linkedxl.com/ Headquarters:  Independence, OH Year Founded: 2020 Company Type: LLC Company Size: 3 Employees Industry Experience: Across industries, but specializing in the Process Industry Practice Areas:  Business Operating System Architecting Firm. We're a Premium Business Solutions Provider. We analyze your business needs and develop a custom operating and daily management system that aligns your enterprise -- Linking people, processes, and assets to deliver Customer & Company value.

You have a great product. You have top-notch talent. You have a process that's been carefully mapped out. So, what's missing? Join us to hear from executive speaker and leadership authority Billy Ray Taylor. In his groundbreaking guide, The Winning Link, Bill Ray Taylor outlines A Proven Process to Define, Align, and Execute Strategy at Every Level – from top management to front-line employees. You'll also hear Billy's goals for The Winning Link podcast here on Supply Chain Now. Learn more about TEKTOK here: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok Subscribe to TEKTOK and other Supply Chain Now programs here: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/tapping-winning-link-tt44

For the next few weeks I will be doing a Throwback Tuesdays/Thursdays where I re-release old episodes from the archives. So don't worry if you have heard it already as a 'New episodes' will continue to come out on Sundays. The idea is to get some of the old episodes heard as they have very little downloads from the first season, compared to newer episodes.~~~ Our guest this episode is Geraldine Sutton Stith from Kentucky, Geraldine was a young child on that hot summer's night in the small community of Kelly, Kentucky. Lucky Sutton along with his family and friends were enjoying a quiet peaceful evening. The family not knowing that something strange would happen that night.On the evening of August 21, 1955, five adults and seven children arrived at the Hopkinsville police station claiming that small alien creatures from a spaceship were attacking their farmhouse and they had been holding them off with gunfire "for nearly four hours". Two of the adults, Elmer Sutton and Billy Ray Taylor, claimed they had been shooting at "twelve to fifteen" short, dark figures who repeatedly popped up at the doorway or peered into the windows.Concerned about a possible gun battle between local citizens, four city police, five state troopers, three deputy sheriffs, and four military police from the nearby US Army Fort Campbell drove to the Sutton farmhouse located near the town of Kelly in Christian County. Their search yielded nothing apart from evidence of gunfire and holes in window and door screens made by firearms.And our witness submission is by Jazz with a Bigfoot encounter in the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York.By Geraldine Sutton StithAlien Legacy https://amzn.to/2DriAi4The Kelly Green Menhttps://amzn.to/3gm5CAHWebsite:alienlegacy1955.comEtsy Shoppe: https://www.etsy.com/shop/aliensandgoblinsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6UyzoLvPe9OY6cb_Eq5H7QMore information on this episode on the podcast website:UFO Chronicles Podcast Website: www.ufochroniclespodcast.comWant to share your encounter on the show? Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comPodcast Merchandise:https://www.teepublic.com/user/ufo-chronicles-podcast Help Support UFO CHRONICLES by becoming a Patron:www.patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastor you can make a one-off donation on PayPal:www.paypal.me/ufochroniclespodcastThank you for listening!Please leave a review if you enjoy the show, and everyone that leaves a five-star rating and review on iTunes will get a shout out on the following show.Like share and subscribe it helps me when people share the show on social media, it means we can reach more people and more witnesses and without your amazing support, it wouldn't be possible.

For the next few weeks I will be doing a Throwback Tuesdays/Thursdays where I re-release old episodes from the archives. So don't worry if you have heard it already as a 'New episodes' will continue to come out on Sundays. The idea is to get some of the old episodes heard as they have very little downloads from the first season, compared to newer episodes.~~~ Our guest this episode is Geraldine Sutton Stith from Kentucky, Geraldine was a young child on that hot summer's night in the small community of Kelly, Kentucky. Lucky Sutton along with his family and friends were enjoying a quiet peaceful evening. The family not knowing that something strange would happen that night.On the evening of August 21, 1955, five adults and seven children arrived at the Hopkinsville police station claiming that small alien creatures from a spaceship were attacking their farmhouse and they had been holding them off with gunfire "for nearly four hours". Two of the adults, Elmer Sutton and Billy Ray Taylor, claimed they had been shooting at "twelve to fifteen" short, dark figures who repeatedly popped up at the doorway or peered into the windows.Concerned about a possible gun battle between local citizens, four city police, five state troopers, three deputy sheriffs, and four military police from the nearby US Army Fort Campbell drove to the Sutton farmhouse located near the town of Kelly in Christian County. Their search yielded nothing apart from evidence of gunfire and holes in window and door screens made by firearms.And our witness submission is by Jazz with a Bigfoot encounter in the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York.By Geraldine Sutton StithAlien Legacy https://amzn.to/2DriAi4The Kelly Green Menhttps://amzn.to/3gm5CAHWebsite:alienlegacy1955.comEtsy Shoppe: https://www.etsy.com/shop/aliensandgoblinsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6UyzoLvPe9OY6cb_Eq5H7QMore information on this episode on the podcast website:UFO Chronicles Podcast Website: www.ufochroniclespodcast.comWant to share your encounter on the show? Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comPodcast Merchandise:https://www.teepublic.com/user/ufo-chronicles-podcast Help Support UFO CHRONICLES by becoming a Patron:www.patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastor you can make a one-off donation on PayPal:www.paypal.me/ufochroniclespodcastThank you for listening!Please leave a review if you enjoy the show, and everyone that leaves a five-star rating and review on iTunes will get a shout out on the following show.Like share and subscribe it helps me when people share the show on social media, it means we can reach more people and more witnesses and without your amazing support, it wouldn't be possible.

Neste episódio vamos falar do misterioso caso Kelly, um incidente que envolve estranhos seres que acabou tirando o sossego da família do Sr. Billy Ray Taylor. O incidente ocorreu no dia 21 de agosto de 1955 na zona rural da localidade de Kelly, no Kentucky, EUA.

On the evening of August 21, 1955, five adults and seven children arrived at the Hopkinsville police station claiming that small alien creatures from a spaceship were attacking their farmhouse and they had been holding them off with gunfire "for nearly four hours". Two of the adults, Elmer Sutton and Billy Ray Taylor, claimed they had been shooting at "twelve to fifteen" short, dark figures who repeatedly popped up at the doorway or peered into the windows. SOURCES/CREDIT WIKI►https://tinyurl.com/yjgo9hz5 ABC New's report►https://tinyurl.com/yk4mnsfs Inside the 1955 Kelly-Hopkinsville Alien Encounter►https://tinyurl.com/yj277e9z Inside The Extraterrestrial Tale Of The 1955 Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter►https://tinyurl.com/yjmdt3vv Skeptoid►https://tinyurl.com/yhpuw93o ————————————————————————- SUPPORT THE NETWORK WITH THE LINKS BELOW! ————————————————————————- Donate by PayPal: https://paypal.me/K2D4network SHOP OUR MERCH: http://bit.ly/2NsASPg —————————- ALTERNATIVE SITES —————————- FOR MORE VISIT US AT►http://k2d4network.com Library.TV►https://lbry.tv/@K2D4network:c BitChute►http://bit.ly/2peX99T Rumble►https://rumble.com/c/c-358475 FACEBOOK►http://www.facebook.com/K2D4network/ Voice Mail►+1 (256) 510-5234 Twitter►https://twitter.com/K2D4network LIVE STREAMS: Twitch►https://www.twitch.tv/k2d4network Dlive►https://dlive.tv/K2D4network

“THE ALIEN INVASION OF KELLY, KENTUCKY” and More Disturbing True Stories! #WeirdDarkness* Scroll down this post for the episode transcript: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/8031 Vote for Weird Darkness in Podcast Magazine’s “Hot 50”: http://PodcastMagazine.com/Hot50 – and get a FREE lifetime subscription to Podcast Magazine in the process!Please share Weird Darkness with others; it helps me to continue creating content as often as I do as well as spreading the word about resources available for those who struggle with depression. IN THIS EPISODE: A vampire stalks a New England family in the 1800s… and now science has identified the name of this monster. (A Vampire’s DNA Test) *** A room covered in gold, jewels, and other precious items was created as a gift for Czar Peter the Great… but what is also great is the mystery about what happened to the room. (The Disappearance of the Amber Room) *** Weirdo family member Rita Gomez sees a ghostly child in her home (The Child In My Bedroom’s Doorway) *** Visitors to a Pakistan flea market are horrified by a creature with eyes like a torch. What could this terror be? (Creature With Glowing Eyes Terrorizes Shoppers) *** Montgomery Gibbs was a wealthy attorney and real estate man – and his murder baffled police even after they had someone confess to shooting him. (The Delaware Avenue Slaying) *** In 1955, the family of Billy Ray Taylor fought for their lives against alien invaders from another world. (Aliens Invade Kelly, Kentucky)WANT TO ADVERTISE ON WEIRD DARKNESS OR BE A SPONSOR?Weird Darkness has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They’re great to work with and will help you advertise on the show. Email sales@advertisecast.com or start the process now at https://weirddarkness.com/advertise WEIRDO WEB LINKS…(Amazon links included may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)Become a Patron: https://WeirdDarkness.com/PatronSTORY AND MUSIC CREDITS/SOURCES…(Over time links can and may become invalid, disappear, or have different content.)“The Disappearance of the Amber Room” by Jim H. for Historic Mysteries: http://bit.ly/32YkTjF “Aliens Invade Kelly, Kentucky” by Billy Booth for Live About: http://bit.ly/2rRPH8J “A Vampire’s DNA Test” by Michael E. Ruane for Science Alert: http://bit.ly/2qoS7vi “The Child In My Bedroom Doorway” by Weirdo family member Rita Gomez“Creature With Glowing Eyes Terrorizes Shoppers” by Ahmer Rehman for Samaa.TV: http://bit.ly/2NYfhSh “The Delaware Avenue Slaying” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: http://bit.ly/2OpO1Lf (I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing that for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I’ll rectify it in the show notes as quickly as possible.)Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music, varying by episode, provided by Alibi Music, EpidemicSound and/or AudioBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ), Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and/or Nicolas Gasparini/Myuu (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission. 

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Listen in on this conversation with Billy Ray Taylor about how he has helped create productive and happy teams around the globe for major companies.Billy Ray Taylor, formerly the director of manufacturing at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, brings more than 30 years of experience in all phases of operations, management, and leadership to LinkedXL. He has a track record of improving production efficiency and building employee engagement at all levels of an organization.Taylor has been called upon by universities, international conferences, global publications, and the U.S. Army to demonstrate practical examples of how to drive and sustain effective results through embracing your culture and enabling employee ownership. He is a disciple of continuous improvement processes and a certified Six Sigma Black Belt business leader.Since joining Goodyear in 1989, Taylor has progressed through a series of leadership positions. He has served as plant director for both union and non-union facilities, leading lean transformations in Goodyear’s largest and most complex tire-producing sites.A servant leader, Taylor is a member of the executive advisory board for the Shingo Institute, Utah State University Jon M. Huntsman School of Business. He earned his MBA from Baker University and a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Prairie View A&M University.www.linkedxl.comPhone: (330) 217-7074Email: info@linkedxl.comSource: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/billy-ray-taylor-linkedxl-success-strategies-for-sustained-growth

Listen in on this conversation with Billy Ray Taylor about how he has helped create productive and happy teams around the globe for major companies.Billy Ray Taylor, formerly the director of manufacturing at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, brings more than 30 years of experience in all phases of operations, management, and leadership to LinkedXL. He has a track record of improving production efficiency and building employee engagement at all levels of an organization.Taylor has been called upon by universities, international conferences, global publications, and the U.S. Army to demonstrate practical examples of how to drive and sustain effective results through embracing your culture and enabling employee ownership. He is a disciple of continuous improvement processes and a certified Six Sigma Black Belt business leader.Since joining Goodyear in 1989, Taylor has progressed through a series of leadership positions. He has served as plant director for both union and non-union facilities, leading lean transformations in Goodyear’s largest and most complex tire-producing sites.A servant leader, Taylor is a member of the executive advisory board for the Shingo Institute, Utah State University Jon M. Huntsman School of Business. He earned his MBA from Baker University and a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Prairie View A&M University.www.linkedxl.comPhone: (330) 217-7074Email: info@linkedxl.comSource: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/billy-ray-taylor-linkedxl-success-strategies-for-sustained-growth

Retired Goodyear executive, consultant, speaker entrepreneur, and CEO Show notes: http://www.markgraban.com/mistake5 My guest for Episode #5 is Billy Ray Taylor, a retired Goodyear executive and now the founder and CEO of his firm, LinkedXL. In today's episode, Billy talks about his “favorite mistake” in which he was “compromising on the standard” early in his career as a leader. “What were the standards for leadership?” he asks. How did mentors and his leaders help him learn the importance of maintaining standards? He then transitioned from being the student to being the teacher. Billy Taylor: “What you accept, you cannot change. What you tolerate, you can never change.” This podcast is part of the Lean Communicators network -- check it out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/favorite-mistake/support

Episode: 64 Our guest this episode is Geraldine Sutton Stith from Kentucky, Geraldine was a young child on that hot summer's night in the small community of Kelly, Kentucky. Lucky Sutton along with his family and friends were enjoying a quiet peaceful evening. The family not knowing that something strange would happen that night.On the evening of August 21, 1955, five adults and seven children arrived at the Hopkinsville police station claiming that small alien creatures from a spaceship were attacking their farmhouse and they had been holding them off with gunfire "for nearly four hours". Two of the adults, Elmer Sutton and Billy Ray Taylor, claimed they had been shooting at "twelve to fifteen" short, dark figures who repeatedly popped up at the doorway or peered into the windows.Concerned about a possible gun battle between local citizens, four city police, five state troopers, three deputy sheriffs, and four military police from the nearby US Army Fort Campbell drove to the Sutton farmhouse located near the town of Kelly in Christian County. Their search yielded nothing apart from evidence of gunfire and holes in window and door screens made by firearms.And our witness submission is by Jazz with a Bigfoot encounter in the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York.By Geraldine Sutton StithAlien Legacy https://amzn.to/2DriAi4The Kelly Green Menhttps://amzn.to/3gm5CAHWebsite:alienlegacy1955.comEtsy Shoppe: https://www.etsy.com/shop/aliensandgoblinsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6UyzoLvPe9OY6cb_Eq5H7QMore information on this episode on the podcast website:UFO Chronicles Podcast Website: www.ufochroniclespodcast.comWant to share your encounter on the show? Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comPodcast Merchandise:www.ufochroniclespodcast.com/shop-2/ Help Support UFO CHRONICLES by becoming a Patron:www.patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastor you can make a one-off donation on PayPal:www.paypal.me/ufochroniclespodcastThank you for listening!Please leave a review if you enjoy the show, and everyone that leaves a five-star rating and review on iTunes will get a shout out on the following show.Like share and subscribe it helps me when people share the show on social media, it means we can reach more people and more witnesses and without your amazing support, it wouldn't be possible.

Episode: 64 Our guest this episode is Geraldine Sutton Stith from Kentucky, Geraldine was a young child on that hot summer's night in the small community of Kelly, Kentucky. Lucky Sutton along with his family and friends were enjoying a quiet peaceful evening. The family not knowing that something strange would happen that night.On the evening of August 21, 1955, five adults and seven children arrived at the Hopkinsville police station claiming that small alien creatures from a spaceship were attacking their farmhouse and they had been holding them off with gunfire "for nearly four hours". Two of the adults, Elmer Sutton and Billy Ray Taylor, claimed they had been shooting at "twelve to fifteen" short, dark figures who repeatedly popped up at the doorway or peered into the windows.Concerned about a possible gun battle between local citizens, four city police, five state troopers, three deputy sheriffs, and four military police from the nearby US Army Fort Campbell drove to the Sutton farmhouse located near the town of Kelly in Christian County. Their search yielded nothing apart from evidence of gunfire and holes in window and door screens made by firearms.And our witness submission is by Jazz with a Bigfoot encounter in the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York.By Geraldine Sutton StithAlien Legacy https://amzn.to/2DriAi4The Kelly Green Menhttps://amzn.to/3gm5CAHWebsite:alienlegacy1955.comEtsy Shoppe: https://www.etsy.com/shop/aliensandgoblinsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6UyzoLvPe9OY6cb_Eq5H7QMore information on this episode on the podcast website:UFO Chronicles Podcast Website: www.ufochroniclespodcast.comWant to share your encounter on the show? Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comPodcast Merchandise:www.ufochroniclespodcast.com/shop-2/ Help Support UFO CHRONICLES by becoming a Patron:www.patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastor you can make a one-off donation on PayPal:www.paypal.me/ufochroniclespodcastThank you for listening!Please leave a review if you enjoy the show, and everyone that leaves a five-star rating and review on iTunes will get a shout out on the following show.Like share and subscribe it helps me when people share the show on social media, it means we can reach more people and more witnesses and without your amazing support, it wouldn't be possible.

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Billy Ray Taylor joins the podcast to discuss Doing Good Better by William MacAskill and drink Lagavulin 16 year scotch. Topics include: Effective Altruism, moral philosophy, problems of loyalty, leadership organizations, and how to make the world better. 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:03:02 - Episode dedication 0:04:09 - Billy Ray Taylor and Lagavulin 16 introduction 0:05:37 - Disclaimer about the difficulty of talking about charity without sounding like a d-bag. 0:07:44 - A free beer offer, John’s natural selfishness, and discovering altruism by process of elimination. 0:14:00 - How Effective Altruism appealed to a certain, young Warren Buffett wanna-be. 0:16:54 - Emotion vs rationality in charity, and using passion (an emotion) to avoid burnout 0:22:25 - The magic #13 and planned gifts 0:24:36 - The Play Pump vs Deworm the World - Part 1 0:30:15 -  Nonprofits = no regulations?, Gates/Buffett, and EA leadership 0:33:48 - Effective altruists as effective leaders 0:36:03 - The Play Pump vs Deworm the World - Part 2 0:40:09 - QALY’s and effectiveness benchmarks in US Public Health vs developing countries. 0:42:34 - Emotion, charity research, and Boy Scout Popcorn 0:45:33 - 3 great sites for evaluating charity: givewell.org, givingwhatwecan.org, and thelifeyoucansave.org 0:47:50 - Peter Singer: the “evil” moral philosopher 0:51:00 - The problem of loyalty 0:57:00 - How effective is donating to Boy Scouts, or to leadership organizations, in general? 1:01:17 - Opportunity costs for the global 1% (aka you, probably.) 1:04:28 - Heroic bankers and admirable yeyo dealers 1:12:49 - Quick recap of book and Billy Ray’s life advice 1:17:24 - Hard to quantify “goodness” and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs 1:22:28 - Policy changes 1:24:01 - Depression and/or friendship in the developed world as Effective Altruism 1:30:20 - Strangers Drowning: How do we balance loyalty and morality? 1:49:02 - Humans are assholes or How effective altruism can be an act of rebellion against an imperfect world. 1:52:47 - Some is better than none. Take some action. Be a hero. See more at booksandboozepodcast.com https://www.givewell.org/ https://www.thelifeyoucansave.org/ https://www.givingwhatwecan.org/

On the evening of August 21, 1955, five adults and seven children arrived at the Hopkinsville police station claiming that small alien creatures from a spaceship were attacking their farmhouse and they had been holding them off with gunfire "for nearly four hours". Two of the adults, Elmer Sutton and Billy Ray Taylor, claimed they had been shooting at "twelve to fifteen" short, dark figures who repeatedly popped up at the doorway or peered into the windows. Info link: http://themothman.wikia.com/wiki/Kelly%E2%80%93Hopkinsville_encounter The Show Stuff Checkout our new UFO BUSTER RADIO GOODIES!! https://shop.spreadshirt.com/UFOBusterRadio/ Facebook Pages UBR Truth Seekers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216706068856746 Manny Moonraker: https://www.facebook.com/MannyMoonraker/ UFO Buster Radio: https://www.facebook.com/UFOBusterRadio UFO Buster Radio Merch T-Shirts and stuff: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/UFOBusterRadio Patreon: Become a patron of the show and help us gear up with technology worthy of investigating UFO sightings both historical and new. www.patreon.com/ufobusterradio UFO Buster Radio YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCggl8-aPBDo7wXJQ43TiluA To contact Manny: manny@ufobusterradio.com, or on Twitter @ufobusterradio Call the show anytime at (972) 290-1329 and leave us a message with your point of view, UFO sighting, and ghostly experiences or join the discussion on www.ufobusterradio.com For Skype Users: bosscrawler Background Track(s): YouTube Creator Collection: Walk Into Space by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena

On the evening of August 21, 1955, five adults and seven children arrived at the Hopkinsville police station claiming that small alien creatures from a spaceship were attacking their farmhouse and they had been holding them off with gunfire "for nearly four hours". Two of the adults, Elmer Sutton and Billy Ray Taylor, claimed they had been shooting at "twelve to fifteen" short, dark figures who repeatedly popped up at the doorway or peered into the windows. Info link: http://themothman.wikia.com/wiki/Kelly%E2%80%93Hopkinsville_encounter The Show Stuff Checkout our new UFO BUSTER RADIO GOODIES!! https://shop.spreadshirt.com/UFOBusterRadio/ Facebook Pages UBR Truth Seekers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216706068856746 Manny Moonraker: https://www.facebook.com/MannyMoonraker/ UFO Buster Radio: https://www.facebook.com/UFOBusterRadio UFO Buster Radio Merch T-Shirts and stuff: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/UFOBusterRadio Patreon: Become a patron of the show and help us gear up with technology worthy of investigating UFO sightings both historical and new. www.patreon.com/ufobusterradio UFO Buster Radio YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCggl8-aPBDo7wXJQ43TiluA To contact Manny: manny@ufobusterradio.com, or on Twitter @ufobusterradio Call the show anytime at (972) 290-1329 and leave us a message with your point of view, UFO sighting, and ghostly experiences or join the discussion on www.ufobusterradio.com For Skype Users: bosscrawler Background Track(s): YouTube Creator Collection: Walk Into Space by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena

The 1950s was awash with incredible UFO sightings and purported alien encounters, but the Kelly-Hopkinsville Incident remains a highlight for the field of Ufology.  The report was significant not only because of the long duration of the event and a large number of witnesses but also because the frightening contact sparked a one-sided gun battle.  On the evening of Sunday, August 21, 1955, one of the occupants of the Sutton farmhouse, in the unincorporated area of Kelly north of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, reported seeing a saucer-like craft land a short distance away in a gully to the rear of the property. Moments later, the two families staying there claimed that a number of "strange little men" approached the house and peered through the windows, and one even tugged the hair of Billy Ray Taylor, the man who had first seen the craft land.  Understandably bewildered and fearing for their lives, Taylor, and another adult male, "Lucky" Sutton, fired round after round at the unwanted visitors from close range, all to little effect.  After about four hours of this awkward alien interaction, the families saw their chance to escape and rushed to police headquarters to get help.  The unusually large police response which resulted in a flurry of sensational news reports for years to come would cast this incident as one of the most bizarre and intriguing "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" ever to be included in UFO lore. Visit our website for a lot more information on this episode: http://www.astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/7/20/ep-79-the-kelly-hopkinsville-encounter-part-1

 It's that time again! Kelly and Jesse are back with stories of the paranormal, cryptozoology and legend. So climb aboard the SST Crypto One and let them fly you off to Vietnam, Navajo Country, Kentucky, Texas and all other points abroad.Kelly tells a harrowing story about the 1955  Kelly - Hopkinsville Extraterrestial Encounter.Listen as Billy Ray Taylor, Lucky Sutton and his family are terrorized by goblin-like creatures!Jesse shares a story of the weird and bizarre tales told by US military men of encounters with Winged Wonder Women, Glowing Beings and a Friendly Giants. Are these men just Beaucoup Dinky Dau or did they really see these amazing creatures.The Entity Under the Motel Bed-A story of a 10 year old brush with the paranormal.Glowing red eyes, choking hands and red marks around the child's neck.  Was there something living beneath that bed?Kelly, reads John Green's story of being kidnapped by a family of Bigfoot! Did it really happen or was it just a tall tale?Drop Kelly or Jesse a line, send them feedback or give them an idea of a cryptid to research and discuss. Podcast email - cryptophiles@gmail.comJesse:email - jesseb83@comcast.nettwitter - @thejesseb83Kelly:email -killbot74@gmail.comtwitter - @kmk797Download this EpisodeSubscribe to RSS FeedFind us on iTunes and Stitcher!