Podcasts about board chairperson

Africa Melane interviews Agnes Dire, Board Chairperson and Director at SNG Grant Thornton on their Women in Business 2025 Report revealing that gender parity in senior management will only be achieved by 2051See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:08 — Paul Liem is the Board Chairperson of the Korea Policy Institute. 00:33 — Shanti Singh, is Communications and Legislative Director at Tenants Together.  00:45 — Joe Eskenazi, is Managing Editor and columnist at Mission Local. The post What's Next for South Korea's Impeached President? Plus, CA Laws Affecting Renters Rights; And, Incoming Lurie Administration's Picks for San Francisco appeared first on KPFA.

00:08 — Paul Liem is the Board Chairperson of the Korea Policy Institute. 00:33 — Cathi Choi is Co-Director of Women Cross DMZ, a global movement of activists mobilizing to end the Korean War. She co-coordinates the Korea Peace Now! campaign.   The post Korean President Faces Impeachment Threats, Following Lifting of Martial Law appeared first on KPFA.

Seemay Chou is co-founder and CEO at Arcadia Science, Board Member at Astera Institute, and Board Chairperson at The Navigation Fund. Seemay was previously an assistant professor at UCSF and completed her PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology at UC Berkeley.

Join us as we focus on how capacity strengthening in healthcare can transform maternal and newborn care outcomes, in the second episode of our three-part miniseries, "Transforming Maternal and Newborn Health". The discussion highlights the critical role of health workers, from nurses to doctors, and the importance of building skills, teamwork, and communication to improve early diagnosis and reduce complications. Experts share insights on training approaches, challenges faced, and the transformative impact of mentorship and continuous professional development in Kenya, Tanzania, and beyond. This episode offers valuable lessons for health systems strengthening and sets the stage for our next conversation on sustainability.Chapter List:00:00:00 – Introduction to Capacity Strengthening00:01:11 – Role of Health Workers in Maternal and Newborn Care00:02:19 – Challenges in Achieving High-Quality Care00:04:52 – Impact of Continuous Professional Development00:05:51 – Real-Life Improvements in Diagnosis and Care00:09:28 – Competency-Based Training Approaches00:12:20 – Shifting Attitudes and Respectful Maternity Care00:14:01 – Research Integration and Policy Influence00:16:13 – Key Advice for Capacity Strengthening00:20:06 – Conclusion and What's NextIn this episode: Dr. Rael Mutai, Regional Technical Advisor (MNH), Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Tropical Rael is a public health specialist with over 21 years' of experience in health and development. She is passionate about health systems strengthening, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights and Quality Maternal and Newborn Health. Rael has been involved with the programme in the last 3 years, as the Regional Technical Adviser for Kenya and Tanzania. The Programme uses global evidence customised to country context for improved maternal and newborn outcomes. The programme has addressed gaps in ANC-PNC service delivery through capacity building of healthcare workers and integrated approaches to care. Dr. Leonard Katalambula – Lecturer, University of DodomaDr. Katalambula is the Head of the Department of Public Health at the University of Dodoma (UDOM), where he has worked for over 15 years. He also serves as Board Chairperson for Action Against Hunger (Tanzania) and is a technical committee member of TWG 6, focusing on reproductive, maternal, child, and adolescent health. An experienced researcher with publications in implementation science and public health, Dr. Katalambula leads projects on Quality Improvement of Integrated HIV, TB, and Malaria Services during antenatal and postnatal care, as well as the MEGA project. For the past 15 years, he has worked closely with communities, addressing challenges through research and community services.Sylvia Kimtai – Midwife, Uasin Gishu CountySylvia is currently attached to the county reproductive health office coordinating the elimination of maternal-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B and also quality improvement. She has been involved in ANC/PNC and quality improvement training supporting Kenya and Tanzania in both face-to-face and blended learningSylvia mentors nurses, midwives, and clinical officers on quality improvement in ANC/PNC in Uasin Gishu County, also supporting sub-county reproductive health coordinators in the mentorship of service providers on ANC/PNC. Passionate about quality improvement, she has a WhatsApp platform where facility quality improvement chairpersons share best practices and challenges.Useful links:A Collaborative Approach to Improving Maternal and Newborn Health in Tanzania or Saving LivesImproving antenatal and...

Is your procurement strategy stuck in the past? Discover how to transform category management and drive real strategic impact.In this episode, Richard McIntosh speaks with Detlef Schultz, award-winning procurement leader and co-founder of akirolabs, about the evolution of category management. Drawing from his vast experience as former CEO and current Board Chairperson of Vodafone Procurement Company, Detlef explains how procurement can shift from cost-cutting to strategic value creation. He shares insights on using data and technology to drive dynamic, scenario-driven strategies that meet the demands of today's business environment.You'll learn:1. Why traditional category management models no longer fit the needs of modern businesses2. How data and AI can transform procurement into a strategic powerhouse3. The crucial role of procurement in driving value beyond cost savings4. How to transition from static categories to dynamic, scenario-based procurement strategies___________Get in touch with Detlef Schultz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/detlef-schultz-74a6409/___________Details about akirolabs:Website: https://akirolabs.com/Industry: IT Services and IT ConsultingCompany size: 11-50 employeesHeadquarters: BerlinFounded: 2021___________About the host Richard McIntosh:Richard McIntosh, Partner at H&Z Management Consulting, has spent over 23 years helping procurement leaders succeed. Richard is an avid rugby fan, and a children's rugby coach, with a passion for helping children to become their best selves through sports. He spends his time outside of work with his wife and children. Get in touch with Richard McIntosh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcintosh-richard/ ___________The Procurement Initiative Leaders Podcast is powered by H&Z Management Consulting in collaboration with SAWOO. 

I'm not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work. Dunamis Charge is an advertiser.Devin: What is your superpower?Natalie: I truly believe, Devin, that my superpower is faith.In today's episode of Superpowers for Good, I had the pleasure of speaking with Natalie King, the dynamic Founder and CEO of Dunamis Charge. Natalie's passion and commitment to electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure are truly inspiring, and her insights highlight the importance of equitable access to EV charging stations.Natalie emphasized the “chicken and the egg” scenario that has hindered the widespread adoption of EVs. While EV adoption rates have not met initial expectations, she pointed out that this is largely due to insufficient EV infrastructure. This gap presents a unique opportunity for Dunamis Charge to step in and make a significant impact. As she put it, “You do have real range anxiety for EV drivers and for those interested in purchasing an EV but won't because the EV infrastructure is not there.”Dunamis Charge is not just another player in the EV market; it is a trailblazer focused on serving underserved communities. Natalie passionately described how Dunamis Charge is leveraging billions of dollars in federal investment to create reliable and accessible EV charging stations. By setting up a manufacturing plant in Detroit, Dunamis Charge is not only addressing the infrastructure gap but also creating jobs and supporting local communities. “We are uniquely positioned to take advantage of all of the billions of dollars being invested right now in this EV infrastructure industry and to make it well and to make it right here in America and to employ workers from America to build it,” Natalie shared.Moreover, Natalie's commitment to environmental justice is evident in her approach. Dunamis Charge's “Communities in Charge” program partners with faith-based and nonprofit organizations to educate and engage communities about the benefits of EVs. This initiative ensures that the transition to EVs is inclusive and beneficial for all. As Natalie eloquently put it, “We want to be that bridge to those communities because we already work in those communities, we hire from those communities, and we believe that we can bring the EV deployment as an opportunity.”In essence, Dunamis Charge is not only solving the current EV infrastructure challenges but also paving the way for a more inclusive and sustainable future. Natalie King's visionary leadership and dedication to equitable access make her a true changemaker in the EV industry. I am excited to see how Dunamis Charge will continue to transform the landscape of EV infrastructure and make electric vehicles a reality for everyone.Dunamis Charge is conducting a regulated investment crowdfunding offering on Rise Up Crowdfunding.tl;dr:1. Guest Introduction and Topic Overview: Devin introduces Natalie King, the CEO of Dunamis Charge, emphasizing her role in the electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure industry in Detroit. They discuss the growing demand and the issues around EV adoption and charging infrastructure.2. Challenges in EV Adoption: Natalie explains the "chicken and egg" issue with EV adoption and charging infrastructure. Despite investments, the anticipated growth rate for EV adoption has not been met, causing some to pull back on infrastructure investments. However, she sees this as an opportunity for Dunamis Charge to address range anxiety and ensure reliable EV infrastructure.3. Focus on Equity and Inclusion: Dunamis Charge aims to bring EV infrastructure to underserved and underrepresented communities. Leveraging initiatives like the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Natalie speaks about promoting environmental justice and ensuring all communities benefit from EV infrastructure.4. Community Engagement and Education: Natalie discusses the "Communities in Charge" program, which partners with organizations to bring EV education and charging solutions to faith-based and nonprofit groups. This initiative includes educating communities about the benefits of EV adoption and providing information on incentives and economic opportunities.5. Company Growth and Future Plans: Natalie highlights Dunamis Charge's progress, including a forecast for significant revenue growth and ongoing efforts to expand their EV charging solutions across various states. The discussion also covers the company's crowdfunding campaign on Rise Up Crowdfunding to enable broader community investment and support for their mission.How to Develop Faith As a SuperpowerNatalie King's superpower is her unwavering faith. This faith has guided her through numerous challenges in the clean energy technology space, particularly as a minority woman in a field with few peers. Her faith propels her to persevere, innovate, and give back to the community, even when the path ahead is unclear.Natalie shared a compelling story about her struggle to secure capital for Dunamis Charge. Despite numerous banks praising her business concept and her vision, they repeatedly turned her down due to various reasons. This recurring disappointment was challenging, but her faith kept her determined. Natalie believes that resources follow passion and vision, which eventually helped her overcome these financial hurdles.Tips for Developing the Superpower:* Persevere Through Challenges: Keep moving forward even when the path is unclear and obstacles arise.* Maintain a Vision: Have a clear vision of your goals and believe in them, even if others do not immediately see the potential.* Seek Support: Connect with people and organizations that believe in your mission and can offer support.* Prepare in Advance: Secure resources before you need them to avoid last-minute challenges.* Trust the Process: Have faith that if you are doing what you are meant to do, everything will eventually work out.By following Natalie's example and advice, you can make faith a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileNatalie King  (she/her):Founder and CEO, Dunamis ChargeAbout Dunamis Charge: To make high-quality, affordable EV charging solutions accessible everywhere.Dunamis Charge takes great pride in empowering individuals and enhancing their mobility, with a strong emphasis on energy cost savings for our customers across various sectors. We are committed to making best-in-class, cost-effective EV charging solutions available while benefiting our planet.Dunamis Charge aims to transform lives with world-class, dependable EV charging technology. We are dedicated to revolutionizing how people access energy. Our goal is to create a world where going electric is easy and accessible for everyone, whenever and wherever it's needed.Website: dunamischarge.comX/Twitter Handle:@dunamischargeCrowdfund Offering: riseupcrowdfunding.com/co/dunamis/#/Facebook Page: fb.com/dunamischargeLinkedin: linkedin.com/company/dunamis-charge/mycompany/Instagram Handle: @dunamischarge/Biographical Information: Natalie King is the founder and CEO of Dunamis Clean Energy Partners, LLC, and its affiliated company, Dunamis Charge. Under her leadership, Dunamis has grown into a multi-million-dollar corporation with more than 150 workers throughout Southeastern Michigan. Natalie's innovative vision for Dunamis has resulted in creating a diversified portfolio of products and services, including LED lighting and electric vehicle charger manufacturing, as well as energy efficiency and environmental service solutions. King was selected as a Notable Leader in Energy in 2023 by Crain's, awarded the Most Valuable Entrepreneur for 2023 by Corp! Magazine as well as the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2021 Michigan and Northwest Ohio. Dunamis was selected to join the 2021 inaugural cohorts of the Stellantis National Black Supplier Development Program and Apple Impact Accelerator Program. The Electric Vehicle charger manufacturer is part of the Cummins CARE BOA (Black Owned Enterprise) and is a Tier One Vendor to DTE Energy.As a lauded clean energy and electrification thought leader and trailblazer, King was selected to deliver inspiring remarks and introduce President Joe Biden at the 2023 Small Business Administration's Women's Business Summit at the White House, her company was also mentioned in two White House Fact Sheets.Before entering the clean energy space, Natalie operated The Law Offices of Natalie M. King, PLC, where she managed a successful corporate, real estate, and entertainment law practice for 18 years. She also served as an adjunct professor of Contract and Business Law at Thomas M. Cooley Law School and Liberty University.A native Detroiter, King earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and her Juris Doctorate from Wayne State University Law School. She is also a graduate of the Tuck Executive Education at Dartmouth “Building the Minority Business to Scale'' MBE program. She serves as a board member of the National Business League (formerly the Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce) as well as the Michigan Chamber of Commerce Energy & Environment Committee. She is the Chairwoman and a founding member of Blacks in Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (BEVI).King has been passionately committed to charitable initiatives and community advocacy for over 25 years. She is the founder of Doing the Work Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on serving poor and disenfranchised communities around the world in the areas of homelessness, hunger, poverty eradication, entrepreneurial education, clean energy resources, and spiritual empowerment. She served as the event organizer for the Annual Detroit Red Carpet Backyard BBQ for the Homeless & Hungry which fed over 5,000 Detroit citizens in need annually. She also serves as Board Chairperson for Abayomi Community Development Corporation, a nonprofit youth servicing organization, and as a board member of The Yunion, a nonprofit youth mentoring organization.King is a published author of the book “Let There Be Light”, available on Amazon Kindle, a proud mother, and a licensed and ordained minister. The EV infrastructure trailblazer is a 2022 TEDx alumnus. She presented at the United Nations in 2022 and has been featured on Good Morning America, in Forbes, Bloomberg, People of Color in Tech, Black Enterprise, CBS, Michigan Chronicle, Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, and more!Upcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.* Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on August 20, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, the Club meets to review new offerings for investment consideration and to conduct due diligence on previously screened deals. To join the Impact Cherub Club, become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd.* SuperCrowdHour, August 21, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, we host a value-laden webinar for aspiring impact investors or social entrepreneurs. At this month's webinar, Devin Thorpe will provide a “Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Capital from the Crowd.”* Recently, we created an AI GPT to help you learn more about The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, and our upcoming events. Click here to try it.Community Event Calendar* Successful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events* Investing and Crowdfunding 101, July 22, 2024, 1:00 Eastern: Samreen Arshad of Samreen's Vanity and Devin Thorpe of The Super Crowd, Inc.* Community Capital Live: Betty Francisco and Aliana Piñeiro of Boston Impact Initiative - Virtual Event: July 31, at 2 pm ET* Crowdfunding Professional Association, Summit in DC, October 22-23* Asheville Neighborhood Economics, November 12-13.If you would like to submit an event for us to share with the 8,000+ members of the SuperCrowd, click here.We use AI to help us write compelling recaps of each episode. 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Noluthando Mthonti-Mlambo speaks to Economist at Hei Investments and Board Chairperson of the Namibia Statistics Agency about the country's oil rush and economic outlook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Noluthando Mthonti-Mlambo speaks to the Board Chairperson of ArcelorMittal SA, Professor Bonag Mohale about the steel consumption decline of 20% over the past seven years in SA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Clement speaks to Andile Sanqu, the Board Chairperson at Transnet about new appointments at the logistics entity and some of the interventions that have been implemented in resolving the logistics crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This evening on Current Affairs we're talking to Mr. Bonolo Ramokhele, Board Chairperson of City Power, he joins to talk about the turnaround strategy of the entity, his term in office coming end in March, and his plans ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of the #BuildingBN podcast, CEO Patrick Hoban talks with Ryan Whitehouse, Associate Director of Local Government & Political Engagement with the Illinois Farm Bureau and current #BNEDC Board Chairperson, about One Voice 2024. Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Ryan Whitehouse:⁠ Associate Director of Local Government & Political Engagement with the Illinois Farm Bureau Websites:  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.bnbiz.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠https://www.ilfb.org/⁠⁠ Info: One Voice 2024 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Topics: One Voice 2024, and favorite place to eat in Bloomington-Normal

Noluthando Mthonti-Mlambo speaks to Ebrahim Rassool, Board Chairperson, DBSA Rassool who is part of the SA #WEF24 delegation about how Africa can attract and retain vital investments for growth and the role of DFI's in helping de-risk investment in the continent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTA is calling for the resignation of Minister of Higher Education and Training, and NSFAS chairperson. OUTA is planning on escalating new allegations of dodgy dealings involving the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to the president. Ray speaks to Wayne Duvenage, OUTA  & gets a right of reply from  Alex Mashilo, SACP Spokesperson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse is calling for the resignation of Dr Blade Nzimande, Minister of Higher Education and Training, and Ernest Khosa, chairperson of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme board. OUTA says it has evidence in the form of voice recordings to support their call. The recordings detail two meetings between Khosa and a representative of a service provider which reveal how service providers allegedly paid millions of rand in kickbacks to Nzimande and Khosa, as well as at least R1 million to the South African Communist Party (SACP). This was done in return for tenders and protection for service providers. Elvis Presslin spoke to OUTA's Investigations Manager, Rudie Heyneke 

Lulu Ng'wanakilala has over 20 years of experience in leadership and management positions, including serving as the CEO of the Legal Services Facility. She serves as the Board Chairperson of the Tanzania Women Lawyers Association (TAWLA) and Board Member of the East African Philanthropic Network, amongst others.In this episode of Conversations on African Philanthropy, Lulun discusses the importance of Africans capitalising on their own philanthropic resources and the role of community involvement in sustaining philanthropic efforts.

Eskom has escalated load shedding to stage 6 until 05h00 on Monday. The escalation follows warnings all week that the grid is highly volatile and only being kept under control through lower demand and less maintenance. Eskom has experienced a rise in breakdowns over the past few weeks, which forced the group to escalate to stage 4 on Wednesday. According to data compiled by the shedding schedule app EskomSePush, the country has endured over 270 days of load shedding this year. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Eskom board chairperson Mteto Nyati  

Guest: Mteto Nyati  |Eskom chairperson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My conversation today is with the CEO of Botswana's Fair Ground Holdings Ms Gorata Gabaraane. She unpacks the entity's role in the development of Botswana's MICE sector and reveals plans to upgrade its facilities to meet the needs of the industry. Gorata Gabaraane is the Chief Executive Officer of Fairground Holdings (Pty) Ltd, a distinctive Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing and Exhibitions venue in Botswana. Operating in a country listed amongst the top 5 to invest in (according to the 2021 RMB where to Invest in Africa research) - means her institutional service delivery is devoid of anything less than excellent. She has worked for listed Hospitality groups such as Cresta Hotels and Sheraton Hotels. She is known for consistently curating presidential customer experience for clients. Her distinct leadership is characterized as a strong strategic visionary with an innate ability to build and motivate high-performing teams.  A turnaround industry maverick, Gorata has played critical leadership roles orchestrating both strategy and organizational design within entrepreneurship development entities, state-owned entities mandated to drive foreign direct investment as well as country positioning for global competitive advantage. She has been a Board Member of the Botswana Meat Commission and Board Chairperson of Table Bay Cold Storage, based in Cape Town.  Gorata has three daughters and is intentional about contributing to the next generation of curious, innovative, and cutting-edge African pioneers. She coaches young leaders and entrepreneurs from across the country. As a devout life-long learner, she continues to read extensively and engage markets through diverse platforms on sustainable hospitality and innovative food security.  Gorata's educational arsenal includes completion of a Master's Degree in Strategic Management with the University of Derby in the UK, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel Restaurant, and Institutional Management from Johnson & Wales University (Providence, Rhode Island) as well as a Diploma in Hotel Management from Les Roches in Switzerland.   

“It is said that what matters most is not your date of birth or your date of death but the hyphen that signifies the life that is between the two. We live in the - Between - a mysterious place to be, full of grace and surprise and unknowns.” So goes the introduction to Love Songs from the - Between -; a daily journal through the year that helps you see the road; what is behind, what is ahead, and what is in front of you as you step through life. It is a great way to start or end your day. I have taken nuggets from each day and applied them to my walk. Such as this one from today, October 10, 2023: “May you be ever-curious, a master of great questions, an explorer of great universes- not just a sightseer dashing from one marvel to the next but a deep sea diver exhuming treasures hidden uncovering gems long lost, not just a tourist skimming the readily accessible but a deep-space pioneer discovering stars hitherto unknown.” Join me as I sit by a virtual and imagined fire with a taste of something, something, by my side, and reconnect with an old friend, Benjamin Martin in a great conversation. We traveled through Europe together as young men and aspiring authors; and I had a front row seat listening to the kind of songs that you will find in his new book. Profile: Benjamin was a technology executive for over 35 years. He now serves as the Board Chairperson for the Celebrant Foundation and Institute and teaches courses in funeral celebrancy. He also is a Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant specializing in life celebrations, weddings, and milestone moments. He continues to add to his published works that include Prayers on the Road Home and Masters of Change.

Eskom board chairperson Mpho Makwana has resigned. Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan confirmed Makwana's resignation in a statement yesterday. Makwana will leave the power utility at the end of this month. Current Eskom board member Mteto Nyathi will assume the role. Elvis Presslin spoke to Energy expert, Professor Sampson Mamphweli

BrownTown talks water access, water solidarity, and abolition as presence with Avalon Betts-Gatson and Tommy Hagan, organizers with the Coalition to Decarcerate Illinois (CDI). From indigenous land back struggles to fighting for clean drinking water for incarcerated peoples, water is the most basic human right. The gang gets meta discussing organizing strategies within coalitions of various ideologies, access points to abolition, and the role of prisons and carceral logics in current campaigns, recent events, and everyday life. Originally recorded September 11, 2023. GUESTSAvalon Betts-Gaston is a Chicago native, non-licensed attorney, ordained minister, and passionate advocate to dismantle, change and build a legal system focused on humane justice and harm reduction, not just punishment.  Avalon made her public debut as an advocate at a young age when she convinced her fellow Congressional pages to protest apartheid outside of the South African embassy in Washington, D.C.  This passion against various societal injustices continued throughout her life and was super-charged and focused on the criminal legal system after she was wrongfully convicted in 2015. She is the first known formerly incarcerated Board Chairperson for Community Renewal Society, and is also on the FreeHer Campaign Advisory Council, a board member of Chicago Votes, a 2022 JLUSA Leading with Conviction Fellow, and is currently the Project Manager at the Illinois Alliance for Reentry & Justice.Tommy Hagan is the Co-Director of the REAL Youth Initiative. He has spent the last 8 years working to build power with currently incarcerated people in the United States. As a student at the University of Chicago, he helped launch the Bridge Writing Workshop, a weekly creative writing workshop at Cook County Jail. Tommy also participated in and co-wrote a published report on Northwestern University's Children and Family Justice Center's Reimagining Youth Justice Project. From this report, Tommy helped launch the Final 5 Campaign - a coalition fighting to close the 5 remaining youth prisons in Illinois. Part of the Irish diaspora, Tommy is dedicated to ending practices of settler colonialism, imperialism, and military occupation.Learn more about CDI on their site and their SoapBox page; follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.--Mentioned in episode:#StopCopCity RICO charges & #NoCopAcademyThe Willie Lynch Letter and the Making of a SlaveRuth Wilson Gilmore - racism definition & "Abolition Geography"Bella BAHHS' January 6th article (TRiiBE)Dylan Rodríguez on Millennials Are Killing Capitalism“We can't have #LandBack without #WaterBack” --Pueblo Action Alliance's #WaterBack campaignWater access struggles (US): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8Water access struggles (Internat'l): Honduras, Palestine, Bangladesh --CREDITS: Intro from the SoapBox-produced Coalition to Decarcerate Illinois press conference video on April 21, 2022. Outro song Wavy by Tobe Nwigwe. Audio engineered by Kiera Battles.--Bourbon 'n BrownTownFacebook | Twitter | Instagram | Site | Linktree | PatreonSoapBox Productions and Organizing, 501(c)3Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Site | Linktree | Support

Former South African Airways board chairperson Dudu Myeni and her co-accused are facing charges relating to the defunct Bosasa. Myeni and former Sondolo IT director, Trevor Mathenjwa were arrested on Friday and made a brief appearance in the Richards Bay Magistrate's Court on fraud and corruption charges. The pair were granted R10 000 bail each. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Sindisiwe Seboka, Spokesperson for the NPA's Investigating Directorate.

Mpume Mabuza is the CEO of Downtown Music Hub, an iconic music heritage facility in the heart of Johannesburg, South Africa.  Additionally, Mpume is the President and Board Chairperson of the African Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions (AAVEA).  Mpume began her career in the industry as a marketing executive at uShaka Marine World in Durban, at which point she also volunteered with the organization that later became AAVEA.  Her goal at Downtown Music Hub is to create an experience that is immersive, transformative, and interactive.  In this interview, Mpume talks about music as an attraction, the industry's growth in Africa, and seeing barriers as opportunities.   Music as an attraction   “This is quite topical right now - how music plays a role in tourism, and it truly does.”   South Africa has a rich music heritage and was the only location where musicians could record music on the entire continent for decades.  This gives the Downtown Music Hub a unique positioning that allows guests to immerse themselves into the music culture that has developed in South Africa and learn about international artists who recorded in that space, such as Dolly Parton and U2.   Mpume stresses that music is the attraction and is the universal language that connects people.  Her goal is to take the museum to the next level to expand the facility and visitor experience, including inspiring people to sing, be happy, and maybe even discover their hidden talents!   Industry growth in Africa   “There is innovation that comes out of collaboration.”   As the President and Board Chairperson of AAVEA, Mpume says that days of attractions operating in a silo are gone and that there is a need to collaborate with attractions across the region to share what has worked in countries such as South Africa, where the industry has seen success.     Part of what will fuel the growth goes back to the basics, and that includes defining what an attraction is.  AAVEA's website has spelled out how an attraction is defined because there is a perception that an attraction consists of large destinations, marine parks, monuments, and national parks.  However, attractions come in all shapes and sizes, and irrespective of the type of facility, AAVEA's goal is for those operators to know that the association represents them as well as the larger players in the industry.   Barriers as opportunities   Connecting with industry professionals throughout Africa has presented its challenges.  Historically, barriers have existed within the continent that have prevented people from being able to travel from country to country easily.  For instance, for many years, traveling from South Africa to Nigeria required connecting through Germany, making it extremely restrictive to be able to travel.     When the restrictions on travel and trade were lifted in East African countries, the attractions industry saw immediate success and a boost in business.  By identifying the barriers put in place, the industry can see these as opportunities to fuel its growth.  For instance, AAVEA partners closely with IAAPA to share initiatives, which allows them to adapt to global industry trends while simultaneously embracing their rich cultural heritage. To learn more about the Downtown Music Hub, visit their website.  To get in touch with AAVEA, you can visit the website or email info@aavea.org.za.   To connect with AttractionPros: attractionpros@gmail.com   This podcast wouldn't be possible without the incredible work of our amazing team:   Scheduling and correspondence by Kristen Karaliunas

In this podcast, we ask the question... Is AA a cult?This is one of the favourite myths that we take pleasure in blowing up.1. Let's start with the characteristics of a cult, starting with secrecy. There are two types of AA meetings - closed meetings where privacy (not secrecy) is valued since there is still a stigma associated with alcoholism, hence the original Alcoholics Anonymous. I am free to disclose my membership, but I am obliged to not disclose yours.2. Then there are meetings that the public is invited to attend. These are called Open AA meetings, of which there are many. They consist of speakers who openly disclose that they are recovered alcoholics and are there to share their experiences. Often, a member of Al-Anon (a recovery program for families of alcoholics) will join as a companion speaker, sometimes as the spouse.3. How about a charismatic leader? Who would that be? AA elects the equivalent of a Board Chairperson who serves a two-year term and is charged with overseeing that the mission of the General Service Board is faithfully carried out. That mission is to carry the message of hope to the still-suffering alcoholic and to serve the interests of AA groups around the world.4. How about isolating members from society? AA does exactly the opposite: it encourages us to be productive and active members of society as a whole.5. What about money? Are there any dues or fees? None at all. In theory, one could go to 100 meetings and not put a penny in the basket to cover the rental cost of the meeting space. Most of us usually put in two dollars each, still the best return on investment we have ever known.6. What about the transparency of the organisation? AA is a 501 C3 not-for-profit entity governed by IRS tax law and therefore is obligated to report to the public the state of its finances and activities openly on an annual basis. Anyone can walk into AA offices in New York and ask to see the books, and the staff is obliged to honour the request.Yet another myth dispelled.AA was founded in 1935, has grown to a membership of over 2 million world-wide, and ensures. AA stays true to its founding mission of carrying the message of hope to alcoholics and their loved ones, no matter where in the world they may be.

In this episode Mr Allan Majuru CEO Zimtrade and Ambassador of IATF 2023 shares insights on Zimtrade's initiatives and efforts to grow exports for Zimbabwean businesses and sme's.        Mr Allan Majuru is the CEO at Zimtrade, he is also Board Chairperson of Agricultural Marketing Authority of Zimbabwe and Ambassador of Intra Africa Trade Fair (IATF 2023). IATF is an initiative of Afreximbank, in Collaboration with the African Union and the AFCFTA Secretariat, hosted by African governments.     Book recommendations: The Monk who sold his ferrari by Robin Sharma The 5am club by Robin Sharma   Podcast recommendations: The Smallstarter by John-Paul Iwuoha     website link   www.shopatzim.co.zw  

Black philanthropy is ever present, vibrant, and is deeper than just charitable acts of kindness or dollars. In 2019, The Soul of Philanthropy Cleveland (TSOPCLE) vividly displayed the power of African American philanthropy, and centered Cleveland's Black community in a national conversation on humanity, giving back, and transformational change. Ever since, Cleveland has been Celebrating Those Who Give Black and challenging the narrative of Black Cleveland as beneficiaries of philanthropy versus benefactors.rnrnThe movement catalyzed by TSOPCLE, inspired the establishment of the Cleveland Black Equity and Humanity Fund to support and facilitate investment in causes and issues that promote and support Black-led social and economic change throughout northeast Ohio. How can the intersection of humanity, equity, and giving black help further bolster equitable outcomes and opportunities for Cleveland's Black community?rnrnJoin us for a conversation with Cleveland's Mayor Justin Bibb and Connie Hill-Johnson, Board Chairperson of The Cleveland Foundation. This forum is presented by the Cleveland Black Equity and Humanity Fund powered by The Soul of Philanthropy Cleveland.

Recognizing good work goes a long way in building a positive work culture. Many leaders, however, may find this simple act difficult to be performed consistently, or consider recognizing good work as something too trivial. But, studies have consistently shown that recognizing employees gives them a sense of purpose, greater connections within teams, and productivity.In this episode of Agile Leaders Conversations, I speak with Hwee Peng Tan, Chairman of the School Board where she shares how her single, consistent act of giving constructive encouragement went a long way in helping her show up authentically and got her elected as the school board chairperson. She also talked about the importance of leaders being inspiring, approachable, and long-term thinkers. Hear also how Hwee Peng deep-dived into the mental aspect of the "8 Paradoxes of Leadership Agility."Get 8 Paradoxes of Leadership Agility at acesence.com/agility-bookWant to learn more about leadership agility with Chuen Chuen? Follow these steps:1. SUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL2. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FREE NEWSLETTER – Get high-impact insights you can use immediatelyhttps://acesence.com/laf-subscribe3. SAY HI TO CHUEN CHUEN ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ACESENCEwithYeoChuenChuenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuen-chuen-yeoVisit ACESENCE.com for more agile leadership development programs.4. TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT:Tell me in the comments if you liked this podcast and what other topics you would like to hear.

Colleen Hanabusa, HART Board Chair, joins the Spotlight Hawaii LIVE conversation to give us updates on HART. #Hawaii #HINews #StarAdvertiser #hart More from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser: Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://808ne.ws/2Ww2WXN Website: https://staradvertiser.com Coronavirus coverage: https://staradvertiser.com/coronavirus Email newsletters: https://808ne.ws/newsletters Facebook: https://facebook.com/staradvertiser Twitter: https://twitter.com/staradvertiser Instagram: https://instagram.com/staradvertiser LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/honolulu-star-advertiser

Today on the Sunday Times Politics Weekly, we give you a sneak-peak into our discussion with veteran business leader Mpho Makwana, who is Eskom's new chairperson.  Makwana gives us insight into his perspectives on Eskom and the seemingly insurmountable energy crisis the country faces. Having worked at the utility before, Makwana says he is lucky to benefit from institutional knowledge and hopes to restore the utility to it's - once award winning - "legacy". 

Today on the Sunday Times Politics Weekly, we give you a sneak-peak into our discussion with veteran business leader Mpho Makwana, who is Eskom's new chairperson.  Makwana gives us insight into his perspectives on Eskom and the seemingly insurmountable energy crisis the country faces. Having worked at the utility before, Makwana says he is lucky to benefit from institutional knowledge and hopes to restore the utility to it's - once award winning - "legacy". 

Guest: Matthew Cubert, DA Trade and Industry spokesperson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WBDC CEO Fran Pastore was recently appointed Board Chairperson for the Connecticut Paid Leave Authority. In this episode of Courageous Conversations Fran sits down with Nancy Barrow, host of The Paid Leave Podcast. Of course, they discuss WBDC's work and why Fran is so passionate about CT's paid leave program, but they also cover the need for more women in leadership positions, small business funding and why it's still easier for men to access capital, and so much more.  This podcast was previously released as the latest episode of The Paid Leave Podcast, which examines the state of Connecticut's paid leave program and the impact it has on various groups and diverse communities. You can find The Paid Leave Podcast on Apple Podcasts. To learn more about Connecticut's paid leave program, visit ctpaidleave.org. Learn More About Nancy Barrow on her Website Thanks for listening to Courageous Conversations, a podcast dedicated to inspiring women entrepreneurs through the stories of incredible leaders!  To learn more about the Women's Business Development Council and the support we provide to help women thrive in business, visit us at www.ctwbdc.org.   This episode of Courageous Conversations is brought to you by Websterbank. Find Out More About Us: WBDC on Instagram  WBDC on Facebook WBDC on LinkedIn WBDC on Twitter WBDC Connect Members Facebook Group

In his time, Platinum Album selling and Grammy Award-Winning musician, Peter Tosh was well-known for his advocacy for equal rights and the legalization of cannabis. Unfortunately, he passed away in 1987 but his legacy lives on.  “You can talk about things till you're blue in the face, but sometimes you just got to go through it,” says Niambe McIntosh, the youngest daughter of the legend on this episode of Caribbean Power Lunch.  In our discussion, Niambe shares the tumultuous learning curve, challenges, victories, and growth she experienced as the administrator of her father's brand and legacy. As a formidable businesswoman and visionary, Niambe serves as the head of the Peter Tosh Legacy and Brand; Managing Member of Tosh Holdings LLC (IP); Board Chairperson for the Peter Tosh Foundation Ltd.; and the President of PT Capital LLC (Cannabis). Listen in as she shares the thought-provoking realities of:  - Crafting the direction of a legacy brand, - Understanding the importance of dedicating time and resources to “fixing the past” to create a sustainable future, and  - Why she needed to fire her entire team and the journey of building a new strategic team through networking.

Gugu Mhlungu and CSI & Nature Conservationist, Tim Neary speak to Board Chairperson of the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee of the Breede-Gouritz Catchment Management Agency this year's Earth Day and on how small consistent actions can make a difference to biodiversity.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Let's Be Blunt, Montel talks with Niambe McIntosh, daughter of the legendary Reggae artist Peter Tosh. Niambe has a background in engineering and public education, and has now turned her focus full time to cannabis activism. A true renaissance woman, she serves many roles including the head of the Peter Tosh Legacy & Brand, Managing Member of Tosh Holdings LLC, Board Chairperson for the Peter Tosh Foundation and President of PT Capital LLC. Her family has a long history of activism that she carries forward. She lost her brother Jawara due to a brutal attack while serving time for a minor cannabis offense. She collaborates with several organizations such as The Last Prisoner Project and Minorities for Medical Marijuana in hope of ending the suffering brought about by cannabis prohibition. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

National Treasury, economists and consumer lobby groups discuss SA's government's decision to reduce the fuel levy by R1.50 in order to deal with the exorbitant increases in the price of petrol.  Post-Covid honeymoon over for SA businesses so, how is the business sector dealing with the hangover. Pam Yako, Board Chairperson at SANParks new tourism investment opportunities on offer in National Parks.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet Dave Pantos As an attorney who has worked tirelessly for a fair and equitable justice system, I have a passion for service and good government. I have had the honor to serve the Omaha community in many ways over the last two decades. Now, I want to build on the progress that so many others have made in this city and county and bring meaningful change to our system. This mission has been at the core of my career as an attorney, nonprofit leader, and advocate for people who haven't gotten a fair shake. And it is why I am running for County Attorney in Douglas County. As almost everyone would agree, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” But Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous words resonate so loudly today because we still have so much work to do. As County Attorney, I will draw on the wide range of experiences that I have in both judicial and administrative courtrooms. For example, as a Legal Aid attorney, I secured key victories on behalf of people with disabilities in federal court. I later served as Executive Director of the Legal Aid program in Nebraska, and I currently teach law and policy at the University of Nebraska at Omaha to the next generation of environmental science professionals. I am in court downtown every week representing tenants facing homelessness in eviction court. Every case I can get dismissed is a victory for a family that won't end up on the streets. During my tenure as Legal Aid's Executive Director, I helped to initiate the statewide health law project, the Access to Justice Centers in Omaha and Lincoln, and, in partnership with other local organizations, the Nebraska Immigration Legal Assistance Hotline. My nonprofit service also included a term as Executive Director of Autism Action Partnership. Under my leadership, we debuted the Partnership for Autism Career Employment. As a nonprofit leader, I was Board Chairperson of both the Nonprofit Association of the Midlands and the Domestic Violence Council. Recently, I served a term as one of the two District 3 Board Members on the Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors. Currently, I serve on the Board of Omaha Permaculture and the Nebraska Lawyers Trust Account Foundation and also serve on the Event Committee of Kids Can Community Center. Of course, family is the center of my life in Omaha. I am married to the incredible Jill Pantos, who has served our country through her work in the Navy--including several years overseas--and is now a nurse at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Omaha. My twin sons Miles and Lyndon are first-year students at Millard North High School. We have a blended family which also includes my step-daughter Rowan and step-son Cooper. As County Attorney, I will focus on crime reduction strategies through three principles: justice, fairness, and transparency. It's time for criminal justice reform in Nebraska, and it's an outside, independent voice who can make that happen. Please vote Pantos for County Attorney in 2022! Justice for James Scurlock. https://saytheirnamesmemorials.com/james-scurlock --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/midwest-misfits/support

"Cricket South Africa yesterday confirmed the appointment of well-respected Senior Counsel Advocate Terry Motau as chairperson of the disciplinary hearing into allegations of misconduct against Proteas men's coach Mark Boucher. Cricket SA Board Chairperson Lawson Naidoo spoke to us about these developments.”

    "With the SJN report out, now the focus switches to the implementation of it and how Cricket South Africa, who had commissioned it are now going to hold those implicated accountable and also use it to restructure the organization where needed. CSA Board Chairperson Lawsoon Naidoo responds to all the questions relating to the implementation of the report .”

Mpho Makwana – Non-executive Chairman of the Board, Nebank Group

On the dawn on the new Traffic Light System, comes new freedoms, especially for Aucklanders, who have been in lockdown for 107 days. Waiheke island has been off-limits for visitors during lockdown, with non-residents banned. But this morning, they're welcoming people back with open arms. Waiheke local board chairperson Cath Handley told Kate Hawkesby they're ready for it. "To have the island nice and quiet has been absolutely lovely but, the businesses definitely need it."She said they're expecting a lot of people this weekend.LISTEN ABOVE 

Clement Speaks to the Board Chairperson at Eskom, Professor Malegapuru Makgoba on the plan to resolve the ongoing electricity crisis in the country.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Social Enterprise is an organization created for impact, and our vision is to create a new equitable economic norm by catalyzing social enterprises in the U.S. to grow their revenue and their impact.In our first episode, we introduce our hosts, Lauren Dekleva and David Gaines. Lauren is our Community Engagement Manager and David serves as the Board Chairperson for SEA. They share their personal journeys of discovering Social Enterprise, as well as their passion for organizations with deep social engagement.Lauren and David also share some of what's been going on behind the scenes at SEA: looking to define what a social enterprise is, becoming clear on our organizational values, and learning how we can best support our members.We've been looking forward to sharing this podcast with you and can't wait to share so many more interviews of amazing Social Entrepreneurs doing incredible things!**************socialenterprise.usinfo@socialenterprise.ustoastinggood.com**************What is a Social Enterprise?A Social Enterprise is an organization created for impact. It uses a sustainable and earned income business model with a governing structure focused on stated social or environmental goals. It invests a significant portion of its revenue, profit or assets into expanding this stated mission.SEA ValuesKINDNESS FOR COMPASSIONHumans feel good when we are kind to one another. Feeling good is the basis for happiness, justice, and peace. Treating each other kindly unlocks our collective and individual success.ACTION FOR IMPACTWe all measure what we care about. The ultimate purpose of Social Enterprise is to have a positive effect in people's lives. We elevate the measurable impact of social enterprises.EQUALITY FOR EQUITYEveryone deserves equal access and opportunity. We procure an adequate distribution of all resources for all members of all communities for social and economic prosperity.INTEGRITY FOR TRUSTWe each have the opportunity to make decisions and take actions that are aligned with our values, to be whole and true to ourselves. Ethical behavior is essential to healthy communities.JUSTICE FOR INCLUSIONNothing about us without us. Those most affected by injustice must be at the front and center of decision-making, action-taking and benefit-sharing of social enterprises, and the social enterprise movement.DIVERSITY FOR COLLABORATIONA broad spectrum of human experiences, voices and perspectives are needed to truly embrace the depth of our collective wisdom and support for social impact.

We are joined by Veronica Jakarasi ,she is the Board Chairperson of the Forestry Commission of Zimbabwe ,Climate Finance & Sustainability Manager at the Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe and also represented Zimbabwe at the Historic Paris Agreement on Climate Change in 2015 .She is giving us more insight into the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Report (IPCC),released in August 2021.

Lacy Rice and John Coe Bio Lacy Rice, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of FCP, manages the company’s for-sale and for-rent residential acquisitions. Mr. Rice has 34 years of experience in real estate investment and corporate finance and serves on FCP’s Investment Committee. Prior to founding FCP, Mr. Rice was a Principal at The Carlyle Group. He served on the company’s real estate fund’s Investment Committee. Prior to Carlyle, Mr. Rice worked at companies including Alex. Brown, Haas & Haynie Corporation and Chemical Bank. Mr. Rice is an NMHC Board Member and member of the NMHC Affordable Housing Council and is a member of the Urban Land Institute. He serves on the Board of The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington and is a former member of the Board of Shepherd University, the BB&T Advisory Board, and the Mercersburg Academy Alumni Council. Rice was Board Chairperson of American Community Properties Trust (NYSE: APO), a public real estate company FCP purchased and took private. He received his MBA from Harvard Business School and BA from Princeton University. Show Notes Current Role Founding Partner spending time with strategic direction and residential development and debt team. Breadth of strategies within office and multifamily sectors. (6:20) Origins & Education Origins- Grew up in Martinsburg, WV. Great grandfathers miners and farmers and their sons were lawyers (8:00) Realized that law wasn’t a good choice (8:30) Gateway to Shenandoah Valley (9:00) B&O Railroad- textile and limestone mining (9:10) Dad was a labor lawyer representing the companies where miners were striking (9:50) Interested in law going to college (10:45) Mother was a teacher and took care of family (11:00) Grandfather lived with them (11:20) Attended Mercersburg Academy– Coach from Martinsburg recommended him (11:50) Life changing experiences there (12:15) Incremental decision to go to Mercersburg (13:15) Recruited at Princeton for lacrosse and football (13:40) Attended Princeton University (14:00) Assumed he was the dumbest person that went to Princeton, but locker room in football he realized he wasn’t alone (14:45) Division 1 athletics and academically challenging (15:30) History major (16:20) Career Trajectory Career- Chemical Bank training program (17:00) Credit training from a banker’s perspective (17:20) Opportunity to go to regional office- went to San Francisco (18:00) Two years there (18:30) Pursued an MBA at Harvard Business School (19:20) Wait listed at Stanford (19:30) While in China on a backpacking trip he heard he’d gotten into Stanford (had a long chat with his Dad about attending Harvard) (19:45) Out of HBS he had offers from investment banks, but his girlfriend wanted to out west again (21:40) Joined a classmate (Tad Buchanan) to look at land opportunities in the Bay Area to buy random sites that were sold by Sears for single family homes (22:10)

The Presidency says that the recent riots in the country were part of an attempted insurrection, contrary to what has been said by the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans. Bongani speaks to Dr Jakkie Cilliers, Board Chairperson of the Institute for Security Studies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The show: The full interview with bonus material: For the past year, the pandemic has dominated the efforts of all health services in Northumberland. The hospital is a cornerstone in providing services but also been a leader throughout. Its partnerships with various agencies and institutions through the Ontario Health Team, the health unit, and others […] The post Pandemic created challenges and opportunities over the past year, says hospital board chairperson appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Mental health centre closing at end of July leaving many who cannot afford without services, says board chair New health centre next to hospital under consideration, says CEO Pandemic fatigue and uncertainty are some of the mental health challenges we face, says expert

In this episode, Jamie Hadji, Board Chairperson for The Ohio Farmers Market Network Organization is interviewed and provides a detailed, value-loaded description on the history of the Network, mission, scope of services provided, membership, farmers market managers certification program, and overall info on farmers markets in Ohio.

Guest: Mia Lindeque- EWN Reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rollout of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 is still at a standstill, while Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has been placed on special leave by President Cyril Ramaphosa. How is this affecting the country's vaccination rollout Bongani speaks to Professor Helen Rees, Board Chairperson of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2006 Annual Report   (Bo Derek was at the 2007 Fur Ball so this image is out of sequence. )   Big Cat Rescue's Mission Statement:  Big Cat Rescue's dual mission is to provide the best home we can for the cats in our care and educate the public about the plight of these majestic animals, both in captivity and in the wild, to end abuse and avoid extinction.   Advances:  Big Cat Rescue qualified for the Combined Federal Campaign's National book and was certified by Independent Charities of America as one of the Best in America.  This means that any government employee in the country can choose Big Cat Rescue from their 2007 gift guide next year to receive auto-deducted donations from their paychecks.  We have been longstanding members in the local campaign but this will expand our exposure from the sun-coast area of Florida to the entire United States.   In January Ringling Bros. Circus announced in the Tampa Tribune that they had dropped tigers from their new show and that if the format was successful they intend to drop the big cats from their other acts as well.  The UK announced the end to tigers and other big cats in traveling shows. Jamie traveled to Guyana, South America to help set up an eco-tourism lodge to save jaguars, ocelots, jaguarundi, margay and others in their native habitat.  She began camera trapping and instructed local Amerindians in how to change the film and mail the results to us.  She has been camera trapping in the U.S. as well and has participated with wildlife offices to help catch poachers.  Read more about what we are doing to save cats in the wild at http://bigcatrescue.org/conservation.htm   Big Cat Rescue was welcomed into the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) bolstering its global Member Society network. WSPA now has 692 affiliated organizations in 142 countries and there are only 50 US members and most are Humane Societies. The WSPA is the world's largest federation of humane societies and animal protection organizations. Through direct field work, campaigning, legislative work, education and training programs, WSPA strives to create a world where animal welfare matters and animal cruelty ends. We are proud to be inducted into this membership.   Animal Care:  Thanks to oversight by our Operations Manager, Scott Lope, and the devotion of more than 100 well trained volunteers, the cats continue to thrive.  Our enrichment program has advanced from once a week per cat to twice to three times per week per cat. Thanks to Jen Ruszczyk coming in before work, after work and on weekends, 57 of our 142 cats are now in the operant conditioning program with expertly trained volunteers. Thanks to Dr. Wynn, DVM and Dr. Wadsworth, DVM, our cats have been healthy and Cheetaro the leopard was neutered and Zabu the white tigress was spayed.   We rescued a Jungle Cat hybrid and reunited him with his owner.  Scott Lope and some volunteers rescued a local neighborhood from a marauding python and found a home for him as well.   Staff and Volunteer Training:  Sharon Marszal went to eBay school and then trained Bridget Bolger as her replacement. The intern and volunteer programs continue to evolve and this year included interns from Canada, Wales, CA, MA, NY, OR, PA, & VA.   We hosted Tom McCarthy of the Snow Leopard Trust as he shared breathtaking photos of snow leopards that he has been studying in the wild for more than 15 years.  We support the Snow Leopard Trust through our gift shop sales of items made by the local villagers.  Big Cat Rescue is the second largest retailer for Snow Leopard Enterprises, despite the fact that many huge zoos are also retailers.  We hosted Snow Leopard Trust's CEO Brad Rutherford subsequently and entered into a co-branding campaign where we sell, and allow the Snow Leopard Trust to sell, our Snow Leopard Screensavers with all of the proceeds going to snow leopard conservation. We shipped 100 of the screensavers to them as our donation and we continue to offer them in our gift shop and online.  Read more about snow leopard conservation at http://bigcatrescue.org/snow_leopard_save.htm   Several of our staff and volunteers attended the Carnivore Conference hosted by Defenders of Wildlife and were happy to get to spend some time with Jeff Corwin and Dr. Alan Rabinowitz.  The volunteers staffed a booth there to expose others in the animal world to the work Big Cat Rescue is doing for both captive and free roaming wildcats.  Three of our volunteers, including Susan Mitchell, attended a course in effective, mainstream lobbying sponsored by the Humane Society of the United States.   Education:  We brought in two new Educators: Beth Kamhi and Coleen Kremer who work as a tag team to cover all of our educational outreach and field trip activities.  They provided 171 field trip tours for 5,263 students and hosted 60 summer campers on site.  Beth and Coleen were able to add mini camps during holidays to our already popular summer camp. They did outreach presentations to 60 schools and other educational venues reaching tens of thousands more people.  With help from our donors we were able to offer 43 of these outreach programs for free.   Our new zoning from 2004 allows for a Natural History Museum so we took the remains of cats that have died over the years to be taxidermied so that these rare cats will still be able to educate future generations.  We filmed portions for an expose on the small cat and hybrid cat trade.  We created a new Education brochure and inserts with the help of some donors who specifically asked to help with our Education Programs.  With the help of AdvoCat, Robin Kitzmiller, we were able to put the Cat in FCAT by offering a complete online resource of K-12 study guides that teach the necessary skills for kids to pass the FCAT in Florida.  Pass it on to your favorite teacher here http://bigcatrescue.org/teachersresource.htm   Shere Khan was the cover cat for Big Cats the USBorne Discovery Internet Linked book by Jonathan Sheikh-Miller and Stephanie Turnbull.  This book was discovered in the Dead Zoo in Dublin, Ireland by Jamie Veronica while she was visiting there and is available world wide. Click on the photo to order your copy. AdvoCat, Lawanna Jones, created and we began distributing the Child Safety ID Kit at the Fur Ball and to the principals of all of the area's schools.  We have approached a number of child protection organizations to achieve a cooperative marketing program of this important tool.   Laura Lluellyn-Lassiter joined our volunteer force and is known as an animal communicator.  She has helped give insight as to the true nature of the cats and produces her own blog called Cat Heart Whispers on our blog page.  She works with our cinematographer, Brian Czarnik, to produce regular episodes of Animal Talk that can be seen here http://bigcatrescue.org/podcats.htm  If people knew who these cats really are inside, they would not support industries that use them as props.   With the professional voice talent of supporter, Bonnie-Jean Creais we were able to add audio options to our educational pages about the different species of cats. There are a number of reasons why this is helpful.  Children learning to read, can play the audio while reading the text to learn more difficult words.  The visually impaired can click on the large image link and listed to the information without struggling to read.  The audio can also be downloaded via subscription to our RSS feed at http://savethecats.hipcast.com/rss/animaltalk.xml that enables a person to listen to the information on their iPod or other portable player.   Our White Tiger page continues to be the most popular page on our site (after our main page) accounting for 7% of all of the visits to our 17,000 page site.  We believe that this has had a tremendous impact on the white tiger situation because the price of white tiger cubs (which can only be produced through severe inbreeding) has dropped from $30,000 to $3,000 and the American Zoological Association has come out publicly against the practice of breeding and exhibiting white tigers. Breeders are giving away adult white tigers because the public now knows the dirty little secret behind white tiger breeding.  If you don't know it yet, check out http://bigcatrescue.org/white_tigers.htm   Legislation:   • Ban big cat contact to save human & big cat lives • While escaped big cats are being shot in Ohio • Those who are responsible for breeding so many excess lion and tiger cubs are pimping them out at an OH mall  • AdvoCat News for October 2011 • Meet 3 new tigers, see a purrsonal tribute to Steve Jobs, vote for us to win $25k and more  • Cubs Dragged From Mall to Mall. • Ask these mall owners to consider the lives these poor cubs endure and end big cat displays at their properties.  • YOU can be a part of the most thrilling rescue of the year!  • Most Important Comment Period Ever to End the Trade in Generic Tigers! • Ask USFWS to Rescind the Generic Tiger Exemption. You only have until Oct. 21 to Comment.    With the help of our supporters sending 30,765 letters we promoted state bills to ban the exploitation of exotic animals and several federal issues to curb the breeding, buying, selling across state lines as well.  In 2006 sixty state bills were passed to protect animals and 11 were defeated that would have endangered animals.  Thanks to all of our supporters who sent 2,282 letters asking for it, the USDA enacted rules to prohibit declawing big cats, barred walking big cats on leashes, banned using expired medicines on exotic cats and prevents shooting cats as a form of acceptable euthanasia.  The USDA also stepped up their enforcement by shutting down 9 facilities this year as compared to only 3 in the prior two years.  Three more states banned private possession of exotics in 2006 and seven countries enacted laws to protect the big cats including the banning of circus acts, barring possession of big cats as pets and closing down canned hunts.   The API did an excellent under cover investigation into the private possession that is espoused by Phoenix Exotics and the Feline Conservation Federation. Carole Baskin presented HB 1459 and SB 990 to Committees in Tallahassee on April 17th and 18th and she attended a luncheon with Senator Robert Byrd in Washington, D.C. She spoke at Capitol Advantage's conference in D.C. on smart strategies for building advocacy influence.  As a result of the speech, the President of the American League of Lobbyist, Paul Miller, has joined our Advisory Committee and has agreed to donate his time to helping us end the abusive trade in big cats.  Attorney Jowita Wysocka has also agreed to donate her time to researching cases to help us promote Haley's Act, a bill to ban contact with big cats.  She and Paul have both joined Big Cat Rescue and IFAW in starting the Big Cat Caucus.   Patricia Massard took over the daily posting to the Big Cat Rescue Yahoo group, which now has 157 members and to all of our blogs at http://bigcatrescue.org/blog.htm   Fundraising and Marketing:  Thanks to a couple of HUGE cat lovers, Big Cat Rescue got its first donation of $30,000.00 from a single family foundation.  Many other large donors stepped up this year as well with $10,000.00 donations each.  Through our participation in the Chrysler Birdies Championship we were able to get a matching grant in the amount of $10,000.00 and were one of the top performing charities in the league thanks to all of you who earmarked your donations to this program.  Thanks to Cynthia Montayre, the gift shop on-site and online grew exponentially.   WEDU awarded Big Cat Rescue as second runner up in to the Top Charity in their 16 county viewing area at their first annual Be More Awards.  We were originally selected because of our excellence in Marketing but were included in the overall Top 5 based upon the scope of what we do and the way we do it.  We have been chosen for inclusion again for 2007.   Howard Baskin joined the Downtown Tampa Rotary and has been a speaker at the Center Club.  We are attending a lot more Chamber meetings and joined the Governmental Affairs Committees in two of the Chambers.  We were featured in A Kid's Guide to Giving (ISBN 1-58476-489-9) by Freddie Zeiler as one of 100 kid approved charities.  The Fur Ball had more than 500 attendees and netted more than $52,000.00.  As always it was THE party of the year!   TV Stars:  Our most exciting innovations have been in the movie realm.  Big Cat Rescue was granted its own weekly, half hour, regular series on cable T.V. and will air its first episode soon.  Jamie Veronica, Brian Czarnik and Honey Wayton took the courses necessary to bring top quality nature films to T.V.  You can already see mini clips online at http://bigcatrescue.org/podcats.htm.  These mini movies, that run from 2 minutes to 1 hour in length, are available online at Google Videos, My Space, You Tube and VEOH.  Just type in “Big Cat Rescue” and you will find us in all of these hot social networking sites.  Brian Czarnik has been cranking out at least two episodes each week to keep the content fresh and has been responsible for the upkeep of these sites and several more behind the scenes.  All of these are available through iTunes now too.  People just can't get enough of seeing their favorite cats!   Big Cat Rescue was specifically mentioned in the press 117 times (that we know of) in 2006.  This included such media as, The Washington Post, O, The Oprah Magazine, Associated Press, Geraldo At Large, Der Spiegel and Glamour Magazine.  Big Cat Rescue was also pivotal in supplying background information on the number of people killed and mauled by captive cats to reporters from ABC's Prime Time 20/20.  Read all of the headlines here: http://bigcatrescue.org/news.htm   Thanks to coordination efforts of Julie Hanan and more than 50 volunteers, Big Cat Rescue provided a gift wrapping station at Borders Book Store for the weeks leading up to Christmas.  They raised over $5,000.00 for the cats and handed out thousands of brochures and newsletters.  This good-will effort cost our volunteers valuable family time during the holidays, but they did it to spread the word about the plight of the big cats.  Barbara Frank has become our Wedding planner and has hosted 12+ weddings at Big Cat Rescue, raising $8,000.00 for the cats this year.   Charity Guide:  Big Cat Rescue is now featured in Charity Guide's Directory of volunteer opportunities. Our organization appears in the “How to Make a Difference” section of Charity Guide's article titled Big Cat Rescue: Save Exotic Felines. Charity Guide publishes an editorially reviewed directory of opportunities to make a difference – which influences the volunteering decisions of over half a million “would-be volunteers” per year. Inclusion in their directory is based on research and extensive evaluation.   Our database of visitors and supporters has grown to a little over 45,000 and Catherine Monroe has been crucial in keeping that list up to date.  Our Ezine recipient list has grown to more than 26,000 and AdvoCat, Christy Anderson, keeps them posted monthly on the happenings at Big Cat Rescue.  We were the recipient of a Google grant that gave us $1,187,258.63 in free advertising that resulted in over 200 million impressions and 2,800,000 click throughs to our website. At the peak of this grant period our website was receiving more than 1,000,000 hits per DAY.  We are now averaging about 30,000 page views per day, according to Google Analytics, and have a continuing grant for $15,000.00 a month in Google advertising.   Grounds Improvement:  Our entire Board of County Commissioners voted in favor of Big Cat Rescue's rezoning of 3 acres to allow for more onsite intern housing, overflow parking and access to a paved road.  This access allows us to move forward on the major zoning that we had approved two years ago because much of the actual building was contingent upon us securing alternative access.  This year we added room for four more interns and an indoor area where we can offer air conditioned facilities for parties and weddings at the sanctuary.  This indoor area is also used for our monthly meetings in inclement weather, and as an area where we can offer video showings, slideshow presentations and meeting space.  It augments our small E-Center so that we can accommodate larger school groups.  Before now, if children come for a field trip and it is raining, they have to stay on the bus, but now they can come inside, see a video about the sanctuary and then as soon as the rain lets up go out and meet the cats. This area is a 2800 square foot mobile home with a 1500 sf covered patio and decks.   We built a new Cat-a-tats for Alachua Bob and Nairobi the Serval. With the help of a lot of donors we completed the new Cat-a-tats for the orphaned cougar cubs.  Shatia and Dances With Wolves, the Canada Lynx, both got new cage additions and a gateway to each other with the hopes that these two old females can one day live together.  Flavio's pool had to be rebuilt and the waterfalls for both he and SARMOTI had to be rebuilt.  Hurricane shelters that double as safety cages were started for Banjo, Bean, Mocha and Thing, the bearcats.  Many of the cages were painted to prevent rust and lots and lots of flowering bushes were planted around the cages to attract butterflies and to provide shade as they grow up and over the tops of the enclosures.   We built up the paths and dug out and landscaped retention ponds to alleviate muddy paths for next rainy season.  We shored up our sinking wall along the lake side and improved the road so that we can drive entirely around the property for better patrolling purposes. We began construction on a wall of memories for the cemetery.  The stone wall has marble plaques that are laser engraved with the names and photos of cats who have passed on.  These also bear the name of the Forever Sponsor who donates 500.00 two the purchase of the plaque.  See how you can be forever remembered here at http://bigcatrescue.org/foreverremembered.htm   Helping Others:  We provided offsite housing for Humane Alliance members who have come here to help ACT set up a low cost spay and neuter center and offered to transport animals to and from the clinic once a week for the rescue groups.  We hosted team building events for the Emergency Animal Response Service group and gave them 150 free passes to give to all of the volunteers who help in times of disaster nationwide.  We donated to all of our favorite animal causes (too many to list) giving them Expeditions and Free Passes to auction off to help them raise money to provide services for domestic pets.  The Humane USA PAC (the nation's largest political action committee for animals) hosted its Kids, Cats & Candidates day at the sanctuary.  We donated an Expedition to raise money for our long time supporters Mario & Lenore Infanti who are facing health issues.   When our beloved tiger, Nini, died Brian Czarnik wanted her to live on and so we sponsored a tiger in the wild in Way Kambas Park.  The money donated will help protect the tigers in this critical reserve.  We worked with the Smithsonian Institution in a project to examine the population biology of small carnivores in Gabon, West Africa and Borneo.  We hosted a party and raised more than $1000.00 to aid the campaign that would require the government to provide emergency plans for people who won't leave their pets. This bill became law in 2006 and will protect America's pets in times of disaster.  We also sent proceeds from our Fur Ball to Lewa Conservancy in S. Africa and invested in creating eco-tourism in Guyana, South America to protect the wild cats in that area.  At the request of the World Wildlife Fund in Poland we have provided photographs for them to use in creating a handbook for border guards to prevent the illegal trade in exotic cats and their pelts.   Other:  Merrill Kramer took over our ink recycling program and reports income of roughly $2,000.00 per month now.  You can learn how your old ink cartridges can save cats here http://bigcatrescue.org/ink   Jim Haaf, art director of the Jaycees showed his support for our mission without even asking as is evidenced by this wonderful park bench that we discovered alongside the road.  When Howie called to find out who to thank, he discovered that they have donated two of these lovely benches to us.  We are so grateful to all of our supporters who look for unique ways to express their devotion to our mission.   Tampa Bay Buccaneer, Chris Simms brought a group of children from the Children's Home to visit Big Cat Rescue.   Officers and Members of the Board of Directors in 2006 and meetings: • Founder, CEO, and Board Chairperson   Carole Baskin (not compensated by BCR) • President and Director Jamie Veronica (not compensated by BCR) • Vice President & Director Cathy Mayeski (not compensated by BCR) • Secty and Director   Jen Ruszczyk (not compensated by BCR) • Director Brian Czarnik (not compensated by BCR) These members met for monthly board meetings.   Paid Staff: • Operations Manager  Scott Lope (compensated but not a member of the board) • Gift Shop Manager Cynthia Montayre (compensated but not a member of the board) • Administrative Bridget Bolger (compensated but not a member of the board)   Volunteers:  Big Cat Rescue had 107 volunteers in 2006 who clocked in 32,000 man-power hours in addition to staff and Volunteer Committee member hours.  Roughly the equivalent workforce of 16 full time staff.   I've been writing my story since I was able to write, but when the media goes to share it, they only choose the parts that fit their idea of what will generate views.  If I'm going to share my story, it should be the whole story.  The titles are the dates things happened. If you have any interest in who I really am please start at the beginning of this playlist: http://savethecats.org/   I know there will be people who take things out of context and try to use them to validate their own misconception, but you have access to the whole story.  My hope is that others will recognize themselves in my words and have the strength to do what is right for themselves and our shared planet.     You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile   You can see photos, videos and more, updated daily at BigCatRescue.org   Check out our main channel at YouTube.com/BigCatRescue   Music (if any) from Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) This video is for entertainment purposes only and is my opinion.

Today we interview Niambe McIntosh, the youngest child of Peter Tosh who has stepped up to the mantle to carry on her father's message and legacy. A renaissance woman, an Alpha Woman, she serves many roles including Executive Director of the Peter Tosh Legacy & Brand; Managing Member of Tosh Holdings LLC; Board Chairperson for the Peter Tosh Foundation Ltd.; and President of PT Capital LLC.Niambe was instrumental in the planning and development of the Peter Tosh Museum which opened in 2016 and is a national landmark edifice in Kingston, Jamaica dedicated to the preservation of her father's legacy. Additionally, Mcintosh and her family founded the Peter Tosh Foundation in 2017 to serve as the vehicle for the realization of her father's dream.Niambe's fire for advocacy also stems from a family crisis in February of 2017 in which her brother Jawara McIntosh – musician and cannabis activist – was brutally attacked while incarcerated for cannabis possession in Bergen County Jail in New Jersey. Jawara later succumbed to his injuries in 2020 which compelled Niambe to raise awareness of the dire conditions faced by prisoners, the need for prison reform, and the necessity for legalization of cannabis nationwide.Newly motivated, Niambe formed partnerships and alliances to strategically address these issues. Understanding that pressure must be brought to bear on those who actively and passively maintain our current system, Niambe organized and participated in protests; gave lectures; and lobbied congress; McIntosh also serves on the Board of Directors for the non-profit cannabis advocacy organization, Minorities For Medical Marijuana (M4MM), and serves on the advisory board for the Last Prisoner Project, an organization geared towards cannabis criminal justice reform.Timestamps:Growing up in both Boston and Jamaica as a child (4:48)How her father's music influenced her (6:53)The Peter Tosh Museum (10:30)Her brother Jawara McIntosh (16:12)The injustice of prison labour (32:17)Legalization in Massachusetts (37:55)Seen by Peter Tosh (41:32)Interesting facts about Rastafari (44:46)Podcast researcher Anvi SethiSign up to Alpha Woman Co at: https://alphawomanco.comLast Prisoner ProjectMinorities For Medical Marijuana (M4MM)Peter Tosh FoundationPodcast sponsorship enquiries email: hello@alphawomanco.comFollow us on social media @alphawomanco

The Long Hall Podcast – America's Irish Voice On this week's show Michael speaks to Joan Henchy, Chairperson of the New York GAA County Board – the first woman to ever hold the position.It's a wide-ranging podcast - discussing all things New York GAA and the Gaelic Park Clubhouse· The expanding underage structure, · Development squads· Prospects of a senior inter-county game this year · 2021 New York's club championships - WILL go ahead this summer with spectators. · The new GAA President – New York's Larry McCarthy· A financial levy on fundraising in New York by counties, clubs and the GPA · An inter-state USA Championship · The challenges to finish last year's championships during the pandemic.We talk Gaelic Park· The latest construction news on the new Gaelic Park clubhouse –· Clarity on the lease arrangement of playing pitch · A video of those plans is shown at the end of this video podcast on YouTube and Facebook Joan addresses criticism by former Kerry County Board Chairman, Pat "The Bag" O'Sullivan in an earlier Long Hall Podcast which questioned the future of Gaelic games in New York and the sustainability of clubs who rely on summer sanctions. That podcast is up online by clicking here.Feel free to rate, review and share the podcast, this will help us get even more podcasts to you in the future. Or leave a comment on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter - @thelonghallpodcast And keep an eye out for our New York championship preview podcast coming up in a few weeks. All of our previous podcasts can be viewed on our YouTube channel and our website www.TheLongHallPodcast.com.Joan was born in the US, but grew up in Tarbert, in North Kerry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niambe Tosh is the youngest child of the legendary reggae musician and activist Peter Tosh. She serves as the head of the Peter Tosh Legacy & Brand; Managing Member of Tosh Holdings LLC; Board Chairperson for the Peter Tosh Foundation Ltd.; and President of PT Capital LLC. She was instrumental in the planning and development of the Peter Tosh Museum which opened in 2016 and is a national landmark edifice in Kingston, Jamaica, dedicated to the preservation of her father's legacy. Additionally, Niambe and her family founded the Peter Tosh Foundation in 2017 to serve as the vehicle for the realization of her father's dream. In February of 2017 her brother Jawara – musician and cannabis activist– was brutally attacked while incarcerated for cannabis possession in Bergen County Jail in New Jersey. Tragically, Jawara succumbed to his injuries in 2020, compelling Niambe to work to raise awareness of the dire conditions faced by prisoners, the need for prison reform, and the necessity for the legalization of cannabis nationwide. To that end, Niambe serves on the Board of Directors for the non-profit cannabis advocacy organization, Minorities For Medical Marijuana (M4MM), and serves on the advisory board for the Last Prisoner Project, an organization geared towards cannabis criminal justice reform. And she has joined me today to tell us more.

Xaykham Khamsyvoravong (Xay), Board Chairperson for the Providence Water Authority, joins the podcast to discuss the current and future clean water landscape at the local, state, and federal levels.

In this episode, Carrie Richardson has a conversation with Ujima Founder, Dr. Shurita Thomas-Tate and Board Chairperson, Monica M. Horton, MPA. Ujima Language & Literacy is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the goal to provide opportunities to increase language and literacy skills for all children, ages birth-11 years old. Tune in to learn about the organization, who they serve and how you can plug into the great work they do. 

We are back this week after a short break for Christmas and on this festive edition of the Star Sport Podcast we’re counting down the top 10 West Cork sporting moments of 2020.  From West Cork’s influence on Munster rugby to Enniskeane’s camogie glory and everything in between, 2020, despite its challenges, has been a great year for West Cork sport. We’re also chatting at length to outgoing Cork County Board chairperson Tracey Kennedy. Kennedy’s three-year term as the first female chairperson of Cork GAA concluded earlier this month and she spoke to Kieran about her experiences in the role. You can add the Star Sport Podcast to your podcast player of choice by copying this URL - https://southern-star.podomatic.com/rss2.xml - and using the "Add a podcast by URL/RSS" option.

In this episode of the Join Justin Podcast, we speak with Chad Van Horn, Board Chairperson of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County. Learn about the great work Chad and Big Brothers Big Sisters is doing to mentor youth in our community. We also discuss the benefits of mentorship and how you can get involved.For more than 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. As the nation’s largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through 18, in communities across the country. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward Chad Van Hornhttps://www.bbbsbroward.org/https://www.facebook.com/BBBSBrowardhttps://www.instagram.com/bbbsbroward/Nepola Yonta Attorneys at Lawhttp://www.nepolayonta.com/https://twitter.com/MrNepolahttps://www.instagram.com/mrnepola/https://www.facebook.com/NepolaYonta/Subscribe to the Join Justin Newsletterhttps://us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2bda1bc09c964d3f035c16dbd&id=e9850b4d19

The events that led to the reinstatement of former Transnet CEO Siyabonga Gama will continue to dominate the state capture commission this morning. Former Transnet Board chairperson, Mafika Mkwanazi, is expected to testify at the judicial Commission today. He played a key role in Gama's reinstatement and settlement agreement.

Lake Placid News Editor Andy Flynn interviewed Kelly Cummings, the new chairperson of the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority, about her work in state government and priorities for the authority.

What happens when a leader finally makes it to the CEO role? Whatever the level of CEO (Country level, Regional, Business or Global) a number of shocks always await and surprise. We talk with Allan Tillack on his transitions into a range of roles including Board Chairperson with several other CEO's as Board members. Hear why learning to be comfortable with the uncomfortable is an important asset.Effective leaders will always outperform ineffective leaders over time! Hi, I am Pod OSullivan. For over twenty years I have coached, mentored and supported corporate leaders and leadership teams all over the world to become impactful, effective and high performing.This is a podcast that taps into that experience. It is recorded for and about senior business leaders, C suite leaders, Founders and CEO's.I interview leaders and experts about ways to optimise leadership.What are the useful habits and thinking patterns?What are the secrets to high performing teams?How do they continue to nurture their effectiveness day after day?In other words, what is their leadership diet?www.theleadershipdiet.com

Sport Leadership Lessons – Leading Sport. Lots of people talk about Leadership in sport. But leadership is so much more than just being the CEO or Board Chairperson. In this Episode of Sports Thoughts we look at how leadership works in practice in sport. Wayne presents his experiences working in […]

My guest for this episode is Rick Williams. Rick is the former CEO of the Sobrato Family Foundation,(SFF) one of Silicon Valley’s largest philanthropic organizations, with annual charitable investments in excess of $40 million. Prior to joining SFF, Rick founded and was President of Realize Consulting Group, a management consulting firm focused on creating effective and sustainable solutions for philanthropic and nonprofit organizations and the communities they serve. He also served at the Director of the Asset Funders Network, USA, a national community of foundations and grantmakers advancing programs and policies that promote economic opportunity by helping low-income individuals build and protect financial assets. Rick served as National Programs Director of the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation where he oversaw grantmaking in the areas of homelessness, substance abuse, foster youth, after-school services, and poverty prevention. He is currently the Board Chair of Pivotal the largest Silicon Valley organization focused on meeting the educational and career needs of foster youth. Previously Rick served as the Board Chairperson of Archbishop Mitty High School in San Jose, and served on many boards including of Northern California Grantmakers, National Council of Family Philanthropy to name a few and he was a founding board member of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO). Rick’s executive experience includes being COO/CFO of Uplift Family Services, Deputy Director of the Santa Clara County Mental Health Department, Director of the Santa Clara County’s psychiatric inpatient services, and Assistant Executive Director of the Adult and Child Guidance Center. Rick holds a Master of Arts degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University. He resides in Northern California with his wife of 34 years Barb. He has a daughter who working and living in New York and a son who is working and living in Silicon Valley. Rick shares his experiences and insights from his extensive background. We discuss the state of philanthropy, cross-sector collaboration, and the role absence of opportunity plays in so many of the challenges our social sector addresses. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let me know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to: Hiland Consulting To get the free guide I created for you go to: How to Engage Your Board in Fundraising.    

In honor of School Board Appreciation month, Ms. Karen Whetzel, the chairperson of the School Board, gives her insight to some of the inner workings of the School Board.

Let's be honest: complexity is a disease in B2B marketing and branding. We love our jargon and acronyms, and we think the more we say the better will be the result.In this episode we explore the virtues of simplicity with a rank expert. Margaret Molloy is the Global Chief Marketing Officer & Head of New Development at the brand strategy, design and experience agency Siegel+Gale. She is also the Board Chairperson for the New York Hub of The Marketing Society, and received the 2017 B2B Marketer of the Year award from the Drum. About B2BrandedWe're a bite-sized podcast that talks about B2B branding and communications. We interview practitioners and thought leaders to understand how to build great brands. The podcast is hosted by Ian Bruce.

Inner Circle Mastermind- email me jj@jjflizanes.com  Only 3 spots left!!  Registration closes end January   Inner Circle Membership http://jjflizanes.com/innercircle   May McCarthy leads a team of experts to assist you to achieve your goals for growth and success while maximizing profits for your company. Whether you need us to present to a large group, provide one on one advising, or improve employee performance, our team of experts can assist you and your organization to reach your goals and maximize profits in a satisfying and enjoyable way. Contact Bizzultz today to learn more! Since 1982, May has founded and grown successful companies in a variety of industries, and she has worked for Fortune 500 companies like Johnson & Johnson and Boeing. Some companies that May has helped to start and grow include: Scarlet Ribbon, a fashion show retailer with 60 weekly shows in the Northwest and franchises. LDNS, the first reseller of telecommunications services to over 2,500 hospitals nationwide. Kallback, a family owned international telecom company, with over 100K customers worldwide. Integrated Healthcare Systems, Inc. (IHS), now Talyst, a pharmacy automation company. PhACTs an enterprise wide Pharmacy Inventory Management Solution for Health Systems. Bizzultz, a planning and design firm that works to accelerate business results for companies. May is an Angel investor and member of ZINO Society, Puget Sound Venture Club, and the Alliance of Angels. May advises start-up companies through a variety of organizations including Seattle University, the Washington Technology Industry Association, and the Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association, and is involved in philanthropic and educational service organizations. May is the Board Chairperson for Seattle University's Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center, Judge and Mentor for the Business Plan Competition at Seattle University, Board of Trustee member for ACT Theater, Member of Board of Governors for Columbia Tower Club, Past Board member of the Better Business Bureau of Washington and Oregon, and Charter member of Rush Hour Rotary in Seattle. May is a guest University lecturer and professional member of the National Speakers Association sharing successful business development strategies that make work and goal attainment more fun! May has learned through successes, mistakes, and extreme challenges the importance of effective planning in advance to succeed in business and life.  She uses her real world examples to illustrate the value in creating specific goals, focusing on the outcomes desired, and differentiating your business culture, products, services, and customer response to win the business! May is passionate about helping companies and employees to learn to succeed and achieve all of the goals that they desire.  Through workshops and her upcoming book, The Path to Wealth: Seven Spiritual Steps for Financial Abundance, she teaches others how to partner with their source of intuition and rely on the messages they receive to achieve more of their goals, dreams, and desires. After sharing her simple 7 step system with hundreds of people in workshops across the country, they are achieving more of their goals while having more fun in the process.  Everyone can do this! To join May at an event near you, see her list of upcoming events. Or, to schedule May to speak to your group, please contact Bizzultz today or call 1-888-858-4651.     JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the host of several podcast including People’s Choice Awards nominee Spirit, Purpose & Energy. She is the Director of Invisible Fitness, a best-selling author of Fit 2 Love: How to Get Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit to Attract the Love of Your Life and The Invisible Fitness Formula: 5 Secrets to Release Weight and End Body Shame. Named Best Personal Trainer in Los Angeles for 2007 by Elite Traveler Magazine, JJ has been featured in many national magazines, including Shape, Fitness, and Women’s Health as well as appeared on NBC, CBS, Fox, the CW and KTLA. Grab a free copy of the Invisible Fitness Formula at http://jjflizanes.com/book  

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Sasha Stevenson, head of the health rights programme at SECTION27 explains what the proposed National Health Insurance Bill says and outlines some of the key concerns around the information not included in the bill and the areas on which healthcare users should be asking for clarity. She provides an overview of the three major aspects of the NHI Bill that we think need to change. 1. Governance – The Minister of Health appoints the NHI Fund Board members (after appointing the ad hoc panel that interviews and recommends them), the Board Chairperson, and the CEO of the NHI Fund. In simple terms, decision-making is far too concentrated. 2. Transparency – To increase public trust in the NHI and to reduce the risk of corruption under NHI, it is imperative that all NHI-related processes and decisions are as transparent as possible. 3. Try before you buy – The NHI Bill introduces a range of new structures and administrations that are untested. We are bringing the establishment of these new structures into law, with no way to turn back if they fail, and without any transition provisions that could stagger implementation and allow for learnings.

Keep Orange County Beautiful (KOCB) is a registered D/B/A for Gateway Cities Proud - Southeast Texas Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation. KOCB has been active in Orange County since 1997. KOCB is managed by its Board of Directors. Today we’ll be hearing from Board Chairperson, Deborah Bednar, as she tells us more about her experience on KOCB.Contact Deborah BednarWebsite: http://www.kocb.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeepOrangeCountyBeautiful

Lori Lewis has been a force of radio for over 25 years. First, on-air ─ with the nationally syndicated "Bubba the Love Sponge" show, then as decorated Program Director in Baltimore. In a move to help radio grow digitally and socially, Lori left day to day programming in 2008 to become Director of Digital and Social Strategies for Duke Wright’s Midwest Communications. Next, Jacobs Media tapped Lori to help their clients’ digital and social needs. Lori became Vice President, Social Media, for Cumulus Media and Westwood One. Then last fall, she joined Modern Luxury win the newly created position of VP of Social Media.  In her spare time, she also serves as Board Chairperson for the nonprofit Conclave in Minneapolis. Complete show notes: www.brandwidthondemand.com

Since 1982, May has founded and grown successful companies in a variety of industries, and she has worked for Fortune 500 companies like Johnson & Johnson and Boeing.May is an Angel investor and member of ZINO Society, Puget Sound Venture Club, and the Alliance of Angels. May advises start-up companies through a variety of organizations including Seattle University, the Washington Technology Industry Association, and the Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association, and is involved in philanthropic and educational service organizations. May is the Board Chairperson for Seattle University's Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center, Judge and Mentor for the Business Plan Competition at Seattle University, Board of Trustee member for ACT Theater, Member of Board of Governors for Columbia Tower Club, Past Board member of the Better Business Bureau of Washington and Oregon, and Charter member of Rush Hour Rotary in Seattle. May is a guest University lecturer and professional member of the National Speakers Association sharing successful business development strategies that make work and goal attainment more fun! May has learned through successes, mistakes, and extreme challenges the importance of effective planning in advance to succeed in business and life. She uses her real world examples to illustrate the value in creating specific goals, focusing on the outcomes desired, and differentiating your business culture, products, services, and customer response to win the business! May is passionate about helping companies and employees to learn to succeed and achieve all of the goals that they desire. Through workshops and her upcoming book, The Path to Wealth: Seven Spiritual Steps for Financial Abundance, she teaches others how to partner with their source of intuition and rely on the messages they receive to achieve more of their goals, dreams, and desires. After sharing her simple 7 step system with hundreds of people in workshops across the country, they are achieving more of their goals while having more fun in the process. Everyone can do this! JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the host of several podcast shows including Fit 2 Love and Spirit, Purpose & Energy. She is the Director of Invisible Fitness, an Amazon best-selling author of Fit 2 Love: How to Get Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit to Attract the Love of Your Life, and author of Knack Absolute Abs: Routines for a Fit and Firm Core. She was named Best Personal Trainer in Los Angeles for 2007 by Elite Traveler Magazine. JJ has been featured in many national magazines, including Shape, Fitness, Elegant Bride, and Women’s Health as well as appeared on NBC, CBS, Fox 11, the CW and KTLA. Her newest book, The Invisible Fitness Formula: 5 Secrets to Release Weight and End Body Shame debuted at #2 on the Amazon Best Seller List for Women’s Health – get your free copy at jjflizanes.com/book  

Since 1982, May has founded and grown successful companies in a variety of industries, and she has worked for Fortune 500 companies like Johnson & Johnson and Boeing.May is an Angel investor and member of ZINO Society, Puget Sound Venture Club, and the Alliance of Angels. May advises start-up companies through a variety of organizations including Seattle University, the Washington Technology Industry Association, and the Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association, and is involved in philanthropic and educational service organizations. May is the Board Chairperson for Seattle University's Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center, Judge and Mentor for the Business Plan Competition at Seattle University, Board of Trustee member for ACT Theater, Member of Board of Governors for Columbia Tower Club, Past Board member of the Better Business Bureau of Washington and Oregon, and Charter member of Rush Hour Rotary in Seattle. May is a guest University lecturer and professional member of the National Speakers Association sharing successful business development strategies that make work and goal attainment more fun! May has learned through successes, mistakes, and extreme challenges the importance of effective planning in advance to succeed in business and life. She uses her real world examples to illustrate the value in creating specific goals, focusing on the outcomes desired, and differentiating your business culture, products, services, and customer response to win the business! May is passionate about helping companies and employees to learn to succeed and achieve all of the goals that they desire. Through workshops and her upcoming book, The Path to Wealth: Seven Spiritual Steps for Financial Abundance, she teaches others how to partner with their source of intuition and rely on the messages they receive to achieve more of their goals, dreams, and desires. After sharing her simple 7 step system with hundreds of people in workshops across the country, they are achieving more of their goals while having more fun in the process. Everyone can do this! JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the host of several podcast shows including Fit 2 Love and Spirit, Purpose & Energy. She is the Director of Invisible Fitness, an Amazon best-selling author of Fit 2 Love: How to Get Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit to Attract the Love of Your Life, and author of Knack Absolute Abs: Routines for a Fit and Firm Core. She was named Best Personal Trainer in Los Angeles for 2007 by Elite Traveler Magazine. JJ has been featured in many national magazines, including Shape, Fitness, Elegant Bride, and Women’s Health as well as appeared on NBC, CBS, Fox 11, the CW and KTLA. Her newest book, The Invisible Fitness Formula: 5 Secrets to Release Weight and End Body Shame debuted at #2 on the Amazon Best Seller List for Women’s Health – get your free copy at jjflizanes.com/book

Since 1982, May has founded and grown successful companies in a variety of industries, and she has worked for Fortune 500 companies like Johnson & Johnson and Boeing.May is an Angel investor and member of ZINO Society, Puget Sound Venture Club, and the Alliance of Angels. May advises start-up companies through a variety of organizations including Seattle University, the Washington Technology Industry Association, and the Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association, and is involved in philanthropic and educational service organizations. May is the Board Chairperson for Seattle University's Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center, Judge and Mentor for the Business Plan Competition at Seattle University, Board of Trustee member for ACT Theater, Member of Board of Governors for Columbia Tower Club, Past Board member of the Better Business Bureau of Washington and Oregon, and Charter member of Rush Hour Rotary in Seattle. May is a guest University lecturer and professional member of the National Speakers Association sharing successful business development strategies that make work and goal attainment more fun! May has learned through successes, mistakes, and extreme challenges the importance of effective planning in advance to succeed in business and life. She uses her real world examples to illustrate the value in creating specific goals, focusing on the outcomes desired, and differentiating your business culture, products, services, and customer response to win the business! May is passionate about helping companies and employees to learn to succeed and achieve all of the goals that they desire. Through workshops and her upcoming book, The Path to Wealth: Seven Spiritual Steps for Financial Abundance, she teaches others how to partner with their source of intuition and rely on the messages they receive to achieve more of their goals, dreams, and desires. After sharing her simple 7 step system with hundreds of people in workshops across the country, they are achieving more of their goals while having more fun in the process. Everyone can do this! JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the host of several podcast shows including Fit 2 Love and Spirit, Purpose & Energy. She is the Director of Invisible Fitness, an Amazon best-selling author of Fit 2 Love: How to Get Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit to Attract the Love of Your Life, and author of Knack Absolute Abs: Routines for a Fit and Firm Core. She was named Best Personal Trainer in Los Angeles for 2007 by Elite Traveler Magazine. JJ has been featured in many national magazines, including Shape, Fitness, Elegant Bride, and Women’s Health as well as appeared on NBC, CBS, Fox 11, the CW and KTLA. Her newest book, The Invisible Fitness Formula: 5 Secrets to Release Weight and End Body Shame debuted at #2 on the Amazon Best Seller List for Women’s Health – get your free copy at jjflizanes.com/book  

  Football is not just a contact sport. It’s a game of discipline, respect, and character. When Teddi Domann and her husband would drop her two boys off at youth football camps, she thought they could do something to make the camps be better. They gathered some people and put together their vision for impacting young people by using the sport of football and run a youth football camp for ages seven to fourteen, which is what is now known as Pro Football Camp. Teddi shares that they’re not only teaching kids proper football but life skills and character qualities that are some of the keys to success for many of the top and most successful people in the world. — Watch the episode here: Listen to the podcast: Pro Football Camp: Teaching Football And Character Skills with Teddi Domann We are with Teddi Domann. She is the Founder and Board Chairperson of (http://www.profootballcamp.com/) . Teddi, welcome to the show. Thanks for having me on. What we’re going to be talking about with Teddi is about Pro Football Camp. If you would, tell us a little bit about Pro Football Camp and who it serves. The Pro Football Camp is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We serve the youth of the Greater Colorado Springs area. What we do every year is we put on a three-day camp. The camp starts at [8:00] in the morning and it goes to [11:30]. We have current and former NFL athletes who teach not only football skills, which you would expect from a football camp. They also teach character skills. When I talk about character skills, what I mean by that is what does it take to be able to be an athlete who’s able to play in the NFL? That’s a pretty small number of people and it takes some character qualities that candidly are some of the keys to success for many of the top and most successful people in the world. The bottom line is, if you can learn this at a young age, it’s going to impact your life whether you’re playing football or not. What was the genesis of the idea to do this? How did it start? It started because our boys, we have two boys, wanted to go to a youth football camp. My husband and I signed them up for several different camps. We would drop them off or pick them up, we’re checking out the camp and I was like, “We could really do this to help this camp be better.” At the end of it, I actually reached out to all three of those camps that my kids attended in and offered our assistance. No one took us up on it. Because the backstory is people don’t know what else you do. The back story is that my husband is an attorney and a CPA and what he does is represent NFL athletes. He’s a certified NFL PA agent. You’re at this crux and you’ve reached out and they’re not interested in your help. What was going through your mind when you said, I think I’m going to do this? Actually, I reached out to them a second time and no answer. Then my husband and I were talking, I said, “Let’s pray about it,” and so we did. At the end of that time period of praying, I said, “What do you hear what the Lord is saying?” My husband looked right at me and he goes, “You’re supposed to do this?” I said to him, “If we’re going to do this, then we’re going to do it right. It’s going to really make an impact in our community. We got together with some other people who shared our vision, including a former NFL player in Colorado Springs. His name is Rich Griffith. He played with the Jacksonville Jaguars, just short of ten years. He’s actually a pastor at a local church and just retired from that. Now he’s doing full-time missionary work. The bottom line is we all had a vision for impacting young people by using the sport of football and running a youth football camp for ages seven to fourteen. We had this idea and we’ve got some folks that are in our camp and we all put

Questions As Incoming Missiles   The new President, a super star with a brilliant resume, started attending our Division's weekly meetings. We were between divisions heads, because he had just fired the old one, so he took it upon himself to see what was going on. We were all pretty excited to be in the presence of corporate royalty. The first meeting, though in a room a bit small for all the people crowded in, seemed to be going okay as people reported the results. But then things went a bit crazy. When he didn't like what he heard, he would explode with rage, going from zero to 100 in a nanosecond. His fury was so intense and his questions were brutal and lethal. If you were on the receiving end, your spine simply decalcified on the spot. Every week the meeting was like this.   Here is something I noticed. Never sit in front of an enraged President. Whoever sits in front is going to get both barrels between the eyes. It happened every week, time after time. Get there early and always sit at the absolute end of the long table, on the same side as the President. It is very hard to see you there, so you can escape his wrath and get a good view of the decimation taking place amongst your colleagues!   In business, we are sometimes confronted by a doozy of a question. It could be from the Board Chairperson, an unhappy client, a town hall meeting for the staff, the union delegation, cranky shareholders, an overly ambitious peer during a presentation to the big bosses or a member of the audience attending one of our speeches. Usually we don't handle it very well, because we rush to defang the question by answering it immediately. We speak, drawing on the first thing that pops into our mind, rather than going to our third or fourth more considered response.   When questions are thinly disguised incoming missiles, everyone around us takes cover, in case any of the debris lands on them. A lot of gazing at shoes starts to happen and we feel we are out there on our own. Counter-intuitively, when we handle one of these very hot ones, everyone is really impressed and our stocks rise substantially. So knowing how to deal with danger can be a rather large positive. Great, so how do we deal with trouble?   This requires discipline, concentration and courage. Do not allow your face to show the shock of the assault. Put up the best poker face you can manage as you listen to the tirade. That also applies to your body. I was under attack in a public situation and I caught myself moving my head slowly from side to side, as a sign of my negativity to what was being proffered. I wasn't even aware at the start that I was even doing that, so we have to be careful to rein ourselves in physically.   Also never nod up and down as you listen to the question under any circumstances. It is a habit we have created to acknowledge that we are listening to you, but it can get us into trouble. If it is being filmed, the clever editor will run your apparent agreement with either the negative comment of one of the participants or from the host of the show. It looks like you are agreeing with them.   Repeat the question, but do it in a way that kills the power of the weapon. In a public occasion, people often cannot hear the question, so it is legitimate to repeat it for the audience. When we repeat it though, we emasculate it. For example, imagine it is a town hall meeting and the question rockets in that, “Isn't it true that 15% of the staff are going to be fired in this financial year?”. We don't repeat , “The question was are we going to fire 15% of the staff before year end?”. Instead we neutralise the fire of the words and say, “The question was about staffing levels”.   Just by going through this process alone, we are buying ourselves valuable thinking time. We can add extra thinking time when we include a cushion statement. This cushion is nice, fluffy and soft and is placed between the hard, sharp edges of the question and our answer. In the example above I might say, “Getting the correct balance between work volumes and staff to do the work is important”. In the cushion, we are looking for a statement which will not ignite more opposition or raise temperatures in the room. We want something bland and neutral. This statement gives us more scope to formulate our answer to the question. Remember, we are looking for the answer as close as possible to the one you get hours later, when you have thought further about it and realize, “I should have said this or that”. Too late by then, but if we can buy a bit of time we will do much better with our immediate answer.   When answering the questions we can deny it, admit it, reverse the proposition or explain it. If it is factually incorrect, misinformation or a misinterpretation we need to deny it, in order to quash rumors and incorrect musings.   If it is true, then own up to any misunderstandings, mistakes, or errors. There is nothing so pathetic as someone who is clearly wrong, trying to wriggle out of it with mealy mouthed excuses. Harden up and be accountable.   If it is a negative, there may be some silver lining in the clouds. We need to look for that and bring it forth in an attempt to create some better balance of the interpretation of what has happened.   We can also simply explain what is going on. We can clarify misunderstandings, give background information which led to the decision in dispute and provide other relevant details.   No matter which of these we choose, we need to be very careful when delivering it. When presenting we always spend six seconds using our eye contact to engage with each person in our audience. When starting the answer, look straight into the eyes of the person who raised the question. No matter how scary they seem, look straight at them. After that ignore them completely and only talk to the others in the room. Look at each person for six seconds and then move on to the next person. Keep repeating this.   Often people are trying to upstage us, embarrass us, make themselves look smarter than we are or any other number of stupendously stupid motivations. Don't give them any additional attention. By ignoring them completely, we take away the limelight and their power.   If it is an incoming missile, they are not for converting to your point of view, so don't even bother.   To get the balance back on track, after giving your brief answer to their missile question, tack on a piece of good news about what the organisation is doing. We need to re-arrange the audience's perspectives. They are focused on what is wrong through the question, so we also need to get them considering what is working well.   When we use these techniques, we look sensational because everyone else in the room is cringing, trying to become the smallest possible target and worried they might be next for a tongue lashing. We hold our head up high, defuse the missile and look so professional. If your boss is unhinged like our erstwhile President at the beginning of this story, then getting your seating arrangements properly sorted is your only hope!   Engaged employees are self-motivated. The self-motivated are inspired. Inspired staff grow your business but are you inspiring them? We teach leaders and organisations how to inspire their people. Want to know how we do that? Contact me at greg.story@dalecarnegie.com   If you enjoy these articles, then head over to www.japan.dalecarnegie.com and check out our "Free Stuff" offerings - whitepapers, guidebooks, training videos, podcasts, blogs. Take a look at our Japanese and English seminars, workshops, course information and schedules.   About The Author Dr. Greg Story: President, Dale Carnegie Training Japan In the course of his career Dr. Greg Story has moved from the academic world, to consulting, investments, trade representation, international diplomacy, retail banking and people development. Growing up in Brisbane, Australia he never imagined he would have a Ph.D. in Japanese decision-making and become a 30 year veteran of Japan.   A committed lifelong learner, through his published articles in the American, British and European Chamber journals, his videos and podcasts “THE Leadership Japan Series”, "THE Sales Japan series", THE Presentations Japan Series", he is a thought leader in the four critical areas for business people: leadership, communication, sales and presentations. Dr. Story is a popular keynote speaker, executive coach and trainer.   Since 1971, he has been a disciple of traditional Shitoryu Karate and is currently a 6th Dan. Bunbu Ryodo (文武両道-both pen & sword) is his mantra and he applies martial art philosophies and strategies to business.    

Acting Eskom board Chairperson Zethembe Khoza has faced a barrage of questions at the parliamentary inquiry about his role in the company. Evidence leader Ntuthuzelo Vanara spent more than three hours grilling Khoza on various issues. The company's Executive Support Manager Anton Minnaar was questioned on the pension payout to former CEO Brian Molefe and whether his contract was permanent or fixed term. Joseph Mosia reports...

This week, Liam talks with Sharron Williams - the Board Chairperson of SNAICC and CEO of Aboriginal Family Support Services - about National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day. This annual event is the largest national day to celebrate Australia's Indigenous children. Sharron talks about how important his day is, and why early childhood education services should get involved. Find the full shownotes at earlyeducationshow.com.

We get into conversation with Ms Cindy Dibete, the Board Chairperson of the SAIPA Board. We reflect on the great strides made by SAIPA in 2016 and and look forward to 2017 on what you can expect. As the "captain" of this dynamic and fast-growing professional institution, be sure not to miss her vision as she steers SAIPA forward. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Former SABC Board Chairperson Ellen Tshabalala has asked that her deadline for a written submission to the parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee should be extended. Her submission relates to allegations she made about political interference in the affairs of the SABC from three political parties. Our Parliamentary Correspondent Mercedes Besent reports that the Committee Members have also received the first working document which is expected to be discussed on Thursday to produce a draft report

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Current member of Egyptian Parliament, Board Chairperson for the Association for the Protection of the Environment, Ms. Greiss works with the poor and marginalized Christian community of garbage collectors in Cairo. Her work focuses on environmental protection and the empowerment of women and children.