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Are married couples allowed to serve on a board together? Join us this week as Stacey and Andy dissect this one! Also this week, we talk about how to deal with an employee who needs extra supervision, whether or not salary information is really confidential in a nonprofit, and what to do about an Executive Director who refuses to follow policies clearly written in the employee manual! It's a jam-packed episode thanks to your questions -- you know, the ones you send to Questions@NonprofitEverything.com? Yeah, those! (btw, we found more stickers, so include a mailing address!)
About the Speaker:Dr. Rene Amaya earned his medical degree from UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and completed his residency in pediatrics at Phoenix Children's Hospital/Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix. He completed his fellowship in pediatric infectious diseases at Texas Children's Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.Board-certified in pediatric infectious diseases by the American Board of Pediatrics, Dr. Amaya expanded his scope of practice in 2013 to include pediatric wound care. He currently provides hospital-based consultations in both pediatric infectious diseases and pediatric wound care across five hospitals in the Houston area. He currently serves as Director of Infectious Disease and Wound Care for the Pediatrix Medical Group, Gulf Coast Division.Dr. Amaya is a Board Member of the International Society for Pediatric Wound Care. Much of his research focuses on neonatal wounds. He has authored numerous scientific abstracts, peer-reviewed journal articles, and textbook chapters, including contributions to both editions of Neonatal and Pediatric Wound Care textbooks. He is a frequent speaker at national and international wound care conferences and seminars. Outside of medicine, Dr. Amaya maintains a balanced lifestyle through yoga, Pilates, and swimming. He is also a certified yoga instructor. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.
Day Break | America on Alert: Terror, China & the Midterm Showdown --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:07 – Mario Kranjac, former Mayor of Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. Kranjac discusses a voter-registration controversy in New Jersey and the questions it has raised about the accuracy and maintenance of the state's voter rolls. He examines election administration, registration procedures, and concerns being raised ahead of upcoming elections. 28:05 – Dr. Mary Talley Bowden, Stanford-trained ear, nose, and throat physician based in Houston, Texas. Dr. Bowden discusses criticism from some figures associated with the Make America Healthy Again movement over the Trump administration's approach to mRNA vaccines. She examines disagreements over vaccine policy, the roles of President Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and why some activists say the issue could carry political consequences. 38:18 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 47:16 – Katie Asher, vaccine researcher and author of The Book of Heaven: A Story of Hope for the Outcasts, the Broken, and Those Who Lost Faith. Asher discusses controversy surrounding a state initiative involving home visits for families with newborn babies. She examines concerns raised by critics about parental rights and government involvement in the home, as well as the stated public-health goals behind such programs. 57:30 – Houston Keene, Director of Democracy Restored. Keene discusses his organization's request that the Department of Homeland Security review its contracts with Microsoft following remarks attributed to a former FBI official about a “shadow government.” He examines the watchdog group's concerns about federal contracting, political activity, and potential conflicts of interest. 1:06:29 – Lindsay Porzio, Director of Stic-It Rotating Flags. Porzio discusses what she sees as a renewed enthusiasm for patriotism and displays of the American flag, including in traditionally Democratic-leaning states. She explores changing cultural attitudes toward national pride and why patriotic imagery appears to be resonating with a new generation of Americans. 1:16:34 - Monologue 1:25:32 – Melanie Kurdys, Board Member of United States Parents Involved in Education and President of the organization's Michigan chapter. Kurdys discusses concerns about Chinese Communist Party influence and what she describes as “cognitive warfare” within K-12 schools and higher education. She examines foreign influence, educational partnerships, curriculum, and efforts aimed at protecting American students and institutions. 1:35:33 – Gordon G. Chang, author of Plan Red: China's Project to Destroy America, The Coming Collapse of China, and China Is Going to War. Chang discusses Xi Jinping's visit and meeting with President Trump, focusing on the major economic and national-security issues shaping U.S.-China relations. He examines trade, strategic competition, China's global ambitions, and what the meeting could mean for relations between Washington and Beijing. 1:44:20 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber joins Steve to close out the show with conversation and commentary on the day's news, politics, culture, and other stories making headlines. --- Check out our podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA
Mindy Brashears, Ph.D. is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) Under Secretary for Food Safety. She previously served as Under Secretary for Food Safety from 2020–2021, and Deputy Under Secretary in 2019. Dr. Brashears returns to USDA from Texas Tech University, where she was a Paul Whitfield Horn Distinguished Professor of Food Safety and Public Health, the Roth and Letch Family Endowed Chair for Food Safety, and the Director of the International Center for Food Industry Excellence. Dr. Brashears' research program has advanced food safety in meat and poultry production, with a focus on public health. Her work evaluated interventions in pre- and post-harvest environments and antimicrobial drug resistance in animal feeding systems. She has led international research teams across the globe to enhance food safety, security, and sustainable agriculture systems. Her research has resulted in more than 20 patents and patents pending for innovations in food safety. Beyond academia, Dr. Brashears has held leadership roles on boards and advisory committees, including the American Meat Science Association, the Development Council, the International Stockman's Educational Foundation, and the Protein Pact. She was a founding member of the SAFE Think Tank and has chaired the National Alliance for Food Safety and Security and the USDA's multi-state research group. Her contributions have earned national and international recognition, including induction into the Meat Industry Hall of Fame, Fellow status in the American Meat Science Association (AMSA) and the National Academy of Inventors, and numerous awards from leading associations. Carmen Rottenberg is a leader in food safety and agriculture policy, serving as Managing Director of Groundswell Strategy a Board Member for the Partnership for Food Safety Education. Prior to launching Groundswell Strategy, Carmen served as Administrator of USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service. Over her 13 years with USDA, Carmen held several leadership roles and was credited with spearheading key agency initiatives including modernizing food safety inspection systems and establishing and updating pathogen performance standards. Carmen has extensive experience achieving collaboration across federal, state, and municipal agencies including with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), with state departments of agriculture and across USDA's 29 agencies and offices. Carmen began her federal career in the Federal Trade Commission's Office of General Counsel and has experience working in both the public and private sectors. She holds a B.A. degree in Political Science and Philosophy from Hope College and a J.D. from American University's Washington College of Law. In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with Dr. Brashears and Carmen [4:02] about: Why consumer food safety education remains essential to foodborne illness prevention alongside safeguards throughout food production, processing, inspection, and regulation How USDA approaches its role in educating consumers about safe food handling and what effective consumer food safety education looks like Where consumers fit within the shared responsibility for food safety across the farm-to-fork continuum The respective roles of government, industry, and nonprofit organizations in supporting consumers and advancing food safety education Key challenges in translating established, science-based food safety recommendations, including "Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill," into consistent consumer behaviors How social media, influencers, news outlets, government agencies, and other information sources are affecting consumer trust and food safety messaging Opportunities to make consumer food safety education more effective and accessible through partnerships, communication strategies, educational resources, and targeted outreach Which safe food handling behaviors deserve greater consumer attention, and how food safety professionals can reinforce those messages beyond National Food Safety Education Month. Resources Partnership for Food Safety Education 2026 IFIC Food and Health Survey: A Focus On Food and Ingredient Safety We Want to Hear from You! Please send us your questions and suggestions to podcast@food-safety.com
Dans cette deuxième partie, Natalie Hanczewski, fondatrice de NV Gallery, revient sur ce que dix années d'entrepreneuriat lui ont demandé plus personnellement.Jeune, blonde, associée à un homme plus âgé qu'elle, Natalie voit très vite les rôles se distribuer : lui pour le business, elle pour le marketing.« Mais vous avez un cofondateur ? », « Mais qu'est-ce que vous faites dans la boîte ? » : elle raconte les biais auxquels elle s'est confrontée et les codes qu'elle a dû apprendre dans des environnements encore très masculins, notamment dans l'entrepreneuriat et l'investissement.Natalie parle de cette nécessité pour les femmes de continuellement prouver ce qu'elles font, mais aussi sur la manière dont la créativité peut être dévalorisée lorsqu'elle leur est spontanément attribuée, comme si le business et la stratégie se jouaient nécessairement ailleurs.Nous abordons aussi ce que l'entrepreneuriat peut exiger lorsqu'il se mêle à la vie personnelle. Entreprendre en couple, traverser une séparation tout en restant associés, et devoir continuer à tenir son rôle et à faire avancer l'entreprise alors même que, personnellement, tout ne va pas bien.Enfin, Natalie revient sur sa décision, dix ans après la création de NV Gallery, de quitter l'opérationnel pour rejoindre le board de sa société. Prendre du recul, apprendre à lâcher une partie du contrôle et à faire confiance, tout en continuant à apporter son expertise de fondatrice.Une conversation très lucide sur la place des femmes dans l'entrepreneuriat, ce que construire une entreprise peut demander personnellement et la manière dont le rôle d'une fondatrice évolue à mesure que son entreprise grandit.Bonne écoute !Pour participer aux événements BWP, rdv sur businesswomeninparis.com, @businesswomeninparis et inscrivez-vous à la newsletter.Titre : Not KingsAuteur : Candy SaysSource : https://candysays.bandcamp.com/Licence : https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.frTéléchargement : https://auboutdufil.com/?id=561Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Do supplements really help with osteoarthritis, or are we wasting our money? On this week's episode of Joint Action, Associate Professor Joanna Harnett and Dr Jocelyn Bowden join Professor David Hunter to cut through the noise on complementary medicines, exploring what the evidence actually shows and how to make informed decisions about supplement use for osteoarthritis.A/Prof Joanna Harnett is an Associate Professor of Complementary Medicines at the University of Sydney's School of Pharmacy. Her research focuses on the quality use of complementary medicines and clinical studies in gastrointestinal health and the microbiome, with over 100 peer-reviewed publications and more than $1.15 million in research funding. She is Chair of the Therapeutic Goods Administration's Advisory Committee on Complementary Medicines and a Board Member of the International Society for Complementary, Traditional and Integrative Medicine Research.Dr Jocelyn Bowden is a Senior Research Fellow with the Osteoarthritis Clinical Research Group at the Kolling Institute, University of Sydney. Her research focuses on improving healthcare through evidence-based practice, including the role of complementary medicines in osteoarthritis care. She has secured over $6.5 million in research funding, published more than 60 peer-reviewed articles, and co-leads the OARSI Joint Effort Initiative for the Implementation of Osteoarthritis Management Programs.CONNECT WITH USNaia Health: https://www.naiahealth.com.au/st-leonards-hubJoin one of our trials: https://www.osteoarthritisresearch.com.au/current-trialsInstagram: @ProfDavidHunterTwitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorgEmail: hello@jointaction.infoWebsite: www.jointaction.info/podcastIf you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe to learn more about osteoarthritis from the world's leading experts! And please let us know what you thought by leaving us a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode is sponsored by Revelation Gold Group – In a 5-4 vote last night, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board fired the Superintendent - who been suspended, then brought back, the alleged corruption by the Board Chair, Stephanie Sneed. Before the vote to fire Crystal Hill, Sneed resigned her position but remained on the Board to vote for the firing. Board member Monte Witherspoon said, "This board has spiraled into complete chaos. This board is dysfunctional. It's broken."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the free podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerCheck out my preferred gold & silver company: Revelation Gold GroupHelp support Pete's Walk to End Alzheimers here.All the links to Pete's Prep are free! Plus get exclusive content here!VHS to Digital & Video Transfer Services in Charlotte NC Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com
Send us Fan MailBecka Thompson, a former Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Commissioner and former candidate for Minneapolis City Council, spoke with Liz Collin about the out of control problem with unlicensed food vendors in Minneapolis.Thompson also spoke about the politicians who have been apparently encouraging the problem or turning a blind eye to it.“The amount of laws that are broken ... the massive amounts of the fire codes being violated, the business codes being violated — it's obscene what's being allowed to happen,” Thompson said. “I mean, dumping grease into our stormwater system, like I don't even know where to begin on that,” she added.Support the show
Rhonda Cheek joins Bo and Beth to share her thoughts on the CMS Board's decision to fire Crystal Hill for convenience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Il y a dix ans, Natalie Hanczewski cofonde NV Gallery, avec l'ambition de proposer du mobilier design en direct-to-consumer.Dès sa première année, l'entreprise réalise 1,3 million d'euros de chiffre d'affaires en étant rentable, avant de connaître des années atteignant jusqu'à 500 % de croissance.Dans cette première partie de notre conversation, Natalie revient très concrètement sur la manière dont elle a construit NV Gallery, avec une conviction : mettre son produit sur le marché rapidement plutôt que commencer par bâtir un business plan à cinq ans.Nous parlons du 0 to 1, de ses premières erreurs, mais aussi de cette discipline du bootstrapping qu'elle considère essentielle à la pérennité d'une entreprise, quelle que soit sa croissance.Et lorsque vient le moment de changer d'échelle, d'une autre question essentielle : comment choisir la bonne manière de financer sa croissance ? Natalie partage son expérience de la levée de fonds, ce que l'entrée d'un investisseur change dans les équilibres de l'entreprise et pourquoi, lorsqu'on en a la possibilité, la dette peut parfois être préférable à l'equity pour conserver sa liberté.Un épisode passionnant sur ce que dix années d'entrepreneuriat lui ont appris de la construction et de la croissance d'une entreprise.La semaine prochaine, nous parlerons de ce que ces dix années d'entrepreneuriat lui ont aussi demandé plus personnellement.Bonne écoute !Pour participer aux événements BWP, rdv sur businesswomeninparis.com, @businesswomeninparis et inscrivez-vous à la newsletter.Titre : Not KingsAuteur : Candy SaysSource : https://candysays.bandcamp.com/Licence : https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.frTéléchargement : https://auboutdufil.com/?id=561Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
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The I Love CVille Show headlines: 2 Former AlbCo School Board Members Withdraw Candidacy New Tent Town By Meadow Creek Disc Golf Course CVille Appoints Yet Another Assistant City Manager John McGuire: Iran War Not To Blame For Costly Gas Mortgage Rates Surge To 7% – Buyers Squeezed Again Are We Now In A Buyer's Market For CVille & AlbCo? WVU Humiliates UVA; Plenty Of Questions With Beau Pribula Do You Need To Rent Office Space? Contact Jerry Miller Read Viewer & Listener Comments Live On-Air The I Love CVille Show airs live Monday – Friday from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm on The I Love CVille Network. Watch and listen to The I Love CVille Show on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, iTunes, Apple Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Fountain, Amazon Music, Audible, Rumble and iLoveCVille.com.
Cyber and Operational Risk in the Quantum Era: Financial Stability amid Escalating Geopolitical ConflictThis panel took place at the 2026 International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Spring Meetings.Financial stability is under fire as geopolitics and cyber risk collide. As global tensions intensify and technological capabilities accelerate, financial institutions face a rapidly evolving threat landscape where cyber operations, financial crime, and state-sponsored actors are increasingly intertwined. From ransomware campaigns and sanctions evasion to sophisticated cyber intrusions targeting critical infrastructure, adversaries are exploiting digital systems and global financial networks in new and complex ways.As these threats continue to evolve, the quantum horizon introduces an additional layer of strategic risk. This executive panel will examine how advances in quantum computing could reshape cyber and operational risk across the financial sector, while also considering the growing convergence between cyber-enabled crime, ransomware payments, sanctions evasion, and global illicit finance networks. Leaders from policy, finance, and technology will explore the implications of quantum-enabled decryption, the expanding links between cyber threats and illicit finance, and the operational vulnerabilities that could undermine confidence in critical financial infrastructure.The discussion focused on how institutions and regulators can strengthen resilience, enhance cross-border coordination, and prepare for a future in which emerging technologies, cyber conflict, ransomware, and financial crime increasingly intersect. The panel explored what these developments mean for international efforts to combat cyber-enabled financial crime and how global standards bodies, national authorities, and financial institutions can strengthen cooperation to protect the integrity and resilience of the international financial system.Opening Remarks:Cindy Termorshuizen, Deputy Minister of International Development, Government of CanadaPanelists:Giles Thomson, Director, Economic Crime and Sanctions, His Majesty's Treasury; Incoming President, FATFStefan Ingves, Chair, Toronto Centre; Former Governor, Sveriges RiksbankMichele Mosca, Professor, Institute for Quantum Computing, University of WaterlooModerator:Jennifer Elliott, Assistant Director, Monetary and Capital Markets, IMF; Board Member, Toronto CentreWatch the executive panel session here.Read the transcript here. Read their biographies here.
In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes Jack Moss, CEO & Board Member at Fortem International, to discuss the Natural Disaster Expo series and the upcoming Houston event (October 14–15). Moss explains the expo evolved from a UK Flood Expo launched about 10 years ago and expanded in the U.S. after interest from major agencies and stakeholders, including FEMA, Homeland Security, NASA, and NOAA, first in Miami and later California, then Houston as disasters increased in Texas. The conference brings together government entities, municipalities, first responders, private industry, risk and compliance professionals, reconstruction and construction providers, and funding-related participants to source products and services and learn how to predict, prevent, and manage disasters. Listeners can get a free pass to the event by using the link and code below. Key highlights: From UK to US Why Disaster Expo Expanding Across States Preparing for Disasters Resources: Natural Disaster Expo Click for Free Pass Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn My first work of general non-fiction is now out: Deluge Before Dawn, the story of the 2025 flood in Kerr County, Texas, which killed 119 people and devastated a county. It is a story of tragedy, heartbreak, survival, and resilience. It is available on the following sites: Amazon.com Stoney Creek Publishing Barnes and Noble Texas A&M University Press Bookshop.org Google.Books Walmart This week only, the Kindle e-book version is available for $0.99 on Amazon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former CMS Board member Rhonda Cheek joins Bo and Beth to share her thoughts on the negative headlines surrounding CMS amid Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill's statement to the school board.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katrina Oprisko, Board Member of Business for Good and Owner of Earthwell Refill, discusses how purpose-driven microbusinesses across San Diego are banding together to advocate for community issues like homelessness, immigrant support, and environmental justice. She explains how Business for Good's membership network, Prebys Foundation grant, and partnerships with universities, K–12 schools, and civic leaders are fueling initiatives such as San Diego Climate Week, plastic reduction efforts, and youth engagement around climate and local challenges from wildfires to the Tijuana River estuary crisis. Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting. About Mission Fed Credit Union A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
85 Years of sharing the best of Columbus with the world. In this episode, Boxer and Sarah have a grounded conversation with Brian Ross, President and CEO of Experience Columbus and Amir Eylon, President and CEO and Partner at Longwoods International, about the undeniable growth of Columbus' tourism economy. Brian's Bio:Brian Ross serves as president and CEO of Experience Columbus, the destination marketing organization for the Columbus region dedicated to growing visitor spending and enhancing the visitor experience. In his role, Ross leads the Experience Columbus team in growing the local travel economy through targeted destination sales and marketing strategies aimed at attracting conventions, trade shows, meetings and leisure visitors to Ohio's capital city. Under his leadership, the industry has grown to record highs. Annually, visitors make 54.9 million trips to Greater Columbus for conventions, trade shows, sporting events and leisure visits, spending $8.2 billion and supporting more than 82,500 jobs. Ross assumed the leadership role in 2013 after serving as the organization's vice president of sales for six years. A graduate of The Ohio State University, Ross worked for 17 years for Hyatt Hotels and Resorts in sales and marketing, including two stints at the Hyatt Regency Columbus. His last job with the company was as executive director of sales, overseeing 25 hotels in the western region. At Experience Columbus, Ross has led the team to continually raise the profile of Columbus as a premiere destination. In 2024, Experience Columbus launched a new brand campaign, Yes, Columbus, which invites visitors to Columbus to experience the city firsthand and see why Columbus has been quietly stacking up accolades from top national outlets in recent years. In 2025, Columbus was recognized for the second year in a row as one of the top 10 best big cities in the U.S. according to Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards and was named one of America's next great food cities by Food & Wine. Ross has also led the team to continue to raise the profile of Columbus as a premiere destination for hosting meetings and conventions. In 2025, Columbus hosted a total of 349 conventions, trade shows and sporting events, up 3% from the previous year. Major recent events hosted in Columbus include the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church's General Conference, which brought 15,000 attendees, filled 22,000 hotel rooms and had an estimated $15 million in direct visitor spending. In 2023, Columbus hosted PCMA Convening Leaders as well as the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Columbus is proud to soon be a two-time host for ASAE's Annual Meeting & Exposition (in 2019 and returning again in 2030). Ross is an active member of industry organizations, which has further elevated Columbus' profile in the global tourism sector. He previously served on the Board of Directors for Destinations International, TourismOhio Advisory Board and the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority. He and his wife, Mary, have one son and two dogs. They enjoy living in Columbus' Arena District, where they embrace an urban lifestyle with a wealth of festivals, neighborhoods, restaurants and entertainment within walking distance. Amir's Bio:PRESIDENT & CEO, PARTNERLONGWOODS INTERNATIONALA 37-year veteran of the Travel & Tourism industry, Amir Eylon is President & CEO of Longwoods International, a premier market research consultancy that specializes in the travel and tourism industry. In this role, he oversees all aspects of daily operations, thought leadership, product & business development, and partnerships for this recognized brand in tourism market research. Under his leadership, the company has more than doubled in size in terms of clients and team members.Amir joined Longwoods international in 2015 from his previous role as Vice President, Partner Engagement with Brand USA, the public-private partnership serving as the destination marketing organization dedicated to increasing international visitation to the US. He led the team responsible for helping to increase its partnership base and focused on exceeding service expectation for those partners. During his tenure, Brand USA grew its base from 15 to over 475 partners, comprised of destination marketing organizations, state tourism offices, attractions, hotels, travel brands, airlines, and tour operators.Prior to joining Brand USA, Amir served as Director of the Ohio Office of Tourism. Under his leadership, the state's marketing programs realized a tremendous return on investment and contributed to the growth of the state's then $40 billion tourism economy. These successful marketing efforts were often cited as the basis for the program's many awards and recognitions during his tenure.He has also served as President of the Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association, Assistant Director of the Ohio Tourism Division, and Sales & Marketing Manager with the Steuben County Conference and Visitors Bureau.Amir is a regular speaker on market research and tourism at conferences and events around the country. His thoughts on the tourism industry and travel trends are often quoted in the media, and he has appeared in dozens of interviews among many national media outlets such as CNBC, MSNBC, WSJ, Forbes, the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Los Angeles Times, and is a regular guest on many industry-related podcasts.Amir has been recognized with a number of Industry honors including Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Sales & Marketing award (2014) by the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI); The Ohio Tourism Industry's Highest Honor, The Paul Sherlock Award; and The State of Ohio Distinguished Service Medal. He is an active member of many Travel Industry committees and task forces, a former Board Member of the U.S. Travel Association, and currently serves as the Immediate Past Board Chair for the Destinations International Foundation..Amir holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Dayton and resides in Columbus, OH with his wife, Karen, who is also in the travel industry.
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Debbie Wosskow CBE is one of the UK's best-known entrepreneurs. Today, she is NED of Channel 4 and co-chair of the government-backed Invest in Women Taskforce. Tune into this episode to hear about: Debbie's discipline around cash (01:17) Picking your boards wisely: what's on the line as a non-exec (08:32) Why storytelling is important for founders (09:48) What surprised Debbie the most during her first exit (16:55) The Series B decision that split the Love Home Swap board (18:53) Three questions a NED should ask before accepting investment (26:07) "Organ donor rejection": why big names don't always survive in startups (28:49) How Debbie built her portfolio career (38:04) ⚡The Lightning Round⚡(42:08)Host: Oliver CummingsProducer: Will FeltonEditor: Penelope CoumauMusic: Kate MacAudio: Nick KoldEmail: podcast@nurole.comWeb: https://www.nurole.com/nurole-podcast-enter-the-boardroom
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!!Coach Carl Brown, Second Round Foundation Board Member, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Coaching Jalen Brunson In Middle School, His Work With The Second Round Foundation, And Founding B.E. R.E.A.L. for Success !!!(0:00) - Intro(0:13) - Welcoming Coach Brown To The Show(1:10) - Love For Basketball And Coaching Roots(15:04) - Positionless Basketball(24:11) - Jalen Brunson At A Young Age(27:04) - Jalen Playing AAU(31:55) - Player Development Philosophy(37:00) - Helping Develop A Better Person Not Just A Player(40:03) - Creating B.E. R.E.A.L. for Success(52:15) - Definition Of SuccessThanks For Listening!!!
تواصل معانا وشاركنا افكارك في افتتاحية الـ SMEs Summit، د. هشام دنانة (VP, Board Member, Professor and Published Author) بيستعرض تقرير بيرصد الوضع الاقتصادي الحالي للشركات الصغيرة والمتوسطة في السوق المصري، وبيوضح الفرق بين المايكرو والصغيرة والمتوسطة والـ Startups، وإزاي مشكلة الاقتصاد غير الرسمي بتأثر على نمو القطاع.التقرير بيحدد خمس قطاعات واعدة للتطوير في مصر: الـ FinTech، الـ Manufacturing، الـ Agriculture، السياحة، والـ IT، وبيستعرض التحديات المشتركة اللي بتواجه رواد الأعمال وأصحاب المشروعات الصغيرة زي التمويل والبيروقراطية والبنية التحتية، وبيقفل بتوصيات عملية لتحسين وضع القطاع.أبرز المحاور:الوضع الاقتصادي الحالي للـ SMEs في مصرالفرق بين المايكرو والصغيرة والمتوسطة والـ Startupsمشكلة الاقتصاد غير الرسمي وتأثيرها على السوقالقطاعات الواعدة: FinTech, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Tourism, ITتحديات التمويل والبيروقراطية والبنية التحتيةتابعونا على صفحات الـ SMEs Summit، واستنوا النسخة التانية من قمة الشركات الصغيرة والمتوسطةSupport the showاستمتع بتجربة سماع بودكاست فريدة من خلال ابليكشن بزنس بالعربي واستفيد من محتوى اضافي وحصري في البزنس وتطوير ذات حمل تطبيق من بزنس بالعربي من خلال الرابط: https://m.mtrbio.com/BBA-Applicationرعاة بودكاست بزنس بالعربي:
Craig Heslop is Chief Executive Officer & Board Member of Buddy Up Australia, an organisation who's mission is to ensure those who served their country or community are given the respect & support by the people who relied upon them. He was a member of New Zealand Police for many years where he thought outside the square when dealing with youth & organised crime figures & those who fall prey to the often smart & charasmatic 'recruiters'. Craig became frustrated with a legal system which he likened to a fishing trip - catching & releasing offenders, catching them again & releasing them again. His ideas proved successful but ultimately it was decided the money was more relevant elsewhere.Buddy Up Australia contact details:1300 030 354P O Box 611 Hillarys WA 6923e: info@buddyupaustralia.orgSupport services include;BeyondBlue: 1300 224 636Lifeline: 131 114Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467Mens HelpLine 1300 78 99 78Phoenix Australia (assists in Posttraumatic Mental Health) 1800 329 191 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
CEOs of leading AI companies are jointly calling for a slowdown, as developers fear they could lose control of their own powerful technology. Leading the charge is Anthropic head Dario Amodei, who warns that building the systems too fast is "reckless." Is AI an existential threat? Bianna Golodryga speaks with Helen Toner, a former board member at Open AI. Also on today's show: Hisham Al-Omeisy, Senior Yemen Adviser, European Institute of Peace; Theodore Johnson, Commander, U.S. Navy (Ret.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tired of skyrocketing labor costs eating into your freight brokerage margins? How can AI actually streamline your operations without completely losing the critical human element? Dan Hellmann from Envoy is back to share the real state of AI and automation in logistics. We break down how Envoy, a freight tech platform built by actual former operators, is helping brokers decouple labor costs from volume growth by automating those tedious, repetitive tasks in carrier sales and track-and-trace. We get straight to the facts on maximizing operational efficiency, using repeat carrier networks to combat freight fraud, and why mid-market regional brokers are perfectly positioned to dominate the future with the right tech stack. It's all about empowering your team to build rock-solid relationships instead of doing manual data entry, so tune in to hear exactly how you can leverage these tools to build a highly efficient, bulletproof brokerage! About Dan Hellmann Dan is deeply involved in industry associations, serving as a Board Member for the Logistics and Transportation Association of North America (LTNA), an active member of the Young Executive Committee for the Transportation Intermediaries Association, and serves as a Board Member for the Denver Transportation Club. A true veteran in the brokerage field, Dan Hellmann has accumulated invaluable experience in sales leadership, P&L management, and strategy. His journey includes successfully starting up a brokerage for a former customer, steering it to an impressive $50 million in revenue. Dan brings a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to industry events. His passion for innovation, strategic thinking, and commitment to excellence make him a compelling voice in the world of transportation and logistics. Connect with Dan Website: https://tryenvoy.ai/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-hellmann-ctb/
Episode 444 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Laura Rippy, Managing Partner and Board Member at Alumni Ventures. When you see the rankings of the top VC firms, you often hear the big brands out there like Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst, Sequoia, Accel, and others… but did you know that one of the top 20 VC firms, as determined by CB Insights, is based in Manchester, NH? Yes – Manchvegas, where I grew up, so I find that stat of particular interest. Founded in 2014, AV's mission has always been to provide individual investors with professional-grade access to elite venture capital investing opportunities. It is a category that they pretty much created and it is not only working, but it is thriving. AV is continuously listed as one of the most active VC firms with thousands of investments made and over $1.6B in committed capital. Portfolio companies include Groq, the buzzing AI chip startup; Oura, the smart ring wearable company that recently filed for an IPO; Mercor, which was most recently valued at a decacorn status; and Apollo Atomics, a company that you might recognize, as I just had their CEO on The VentureFizz Podcast a few weeks ago. Laura comes to venture capital with a deep background as a former CEO and operator. In addition to serving on the board, Laura oversees multiple fund families at Alumni Ventures, including their Dartmouth fund called Green D Ventures, their Harvard fund called The Yard Ventures, their Women's Fund, and US Strategic Tech Fund. In this episode, we cover: * Laura's background as an operator and how she made the transition into venture capital. * The story and model behind AV, and how they built a $1.6B+ platform that democratizes VC access for accredited investors. * The current state of the markets in terms of trends in private vs. public markets, and high-profile portfolio stories like Oura and Northwood Space which is founded by Bridgit Mendler. * Deep dives into the various sectors that Laura concentrates on in terms of making investments. * How AV leverages its massive network and AI back office to add tangible value to its portfolio companies. * What she looks for in early-stage founders and the specific deal dynamics that signal a winning investment. * And so much more!
9/11/26, Co-Host Josh Silver The Price of Democracy. Your hosts, including Max Page, speak with Vanessa Williamson, author of “The Price of Democracy: The Revolutionary Power of Taxation in American History. She addresses our complete misunderstanding of the Boston Tea Party and why the highest tax rate for the wealthiest has been reduced by almost 70%! Unpaved Trails for All. Meg Banderra, Founder of Unpaved Trails for All, and Brian Westrick, from the Trustees of Reservations, on creating accessible trails for all at the local golf courses being rewilded - Beaver Brook, Pine Grove and Hickory Ridge. We are talking about helping out 49% of the population—hear why. And Megs shares her story. The Taste of Northampton –this Saturday and Sunday! We speak with Karen Carswell, DNA (Downtown Northampton Ass'n) Board Member and Chair of the Taste, about the food, the merch, the bands, the fun. We commemorate 9/11 with Sam Holleran, author of “Scattered Steel: The Afterlife of the World Trade Center,” and explore memorials and memory. Political Gold with Josh Silver. We discuss this week's revelations about how NYC officials lied about the air quality after 9/11 and consider the political effect of Trumpapalooza in Texas and J.D. Vance's positioning himself as the MAGA heir apparent. ArtBeat: Donnabelle Casis & Pasqualina Azzarello from Easthampton City Arts on Art in the Meadow and other events—Eho(!!??) is a happening place.
9/11/26, Co-Host Josh Silver The Price of Democracy. Your hosts, including Max Page, speak with Vanessa Williamson, author of “The Price of Democracy: The Revolutionary Power of Taxation in American History. She addresses our complete misunderstanding of the Boston Tea Party and why the highest tax rate for the wealthiest has been reduced by almost 70%! Unpaved Trails for All. Meg Banderra, Founder of Unpaved Trails for All, and Brian Westrick, from the Trustees of Reservations, on creating accessible trails for all at the local golf courses being rewilded - Beaver Brook, Pine Grove and Hickory Ridge. We are talking about helping out 49% of the population—hear why. And Megs shares her story. The Taste of Northampton –this Saturday and Sunday! We speak with Karen Carswell, DNA (Downtown Northampton Ass'n) Board Member and Chair of the Taste, about the food, the merch, the bands, the fun. We commemorate 9/11 with Sam Holleran, author of “Scattered Steel: The Afterlife of the World Trade Center,” and explore memorials and memory. Political Gold with Josh Silver. We discuss this week's revelations about how NYC officials lied about the air quality after 9/11 and consider the political effect of Trumpapalooza in Texas and J.D. Vance's positioning himself as the MAGA heir apparent. ArtBeat: Donnabelle Casis & Pasqualina Azzarello from Easthampton City Arts on Art in the Meadow and other events—Eho(!!??) is a happening place.
9/11/26, Co-Host Josh Silver The Price of Democracy. Your hosts, including Max Page, speak with Vanessa Williamson, author of “The Price of Democracy: The Revolutionary Power of Taxation in American History. She addresses our complete misunderstanding of the Boston Tea Party and why the highest tax rate for the wealthiest has been reduced by almost 70%! Unpaved Trails for All. Meg Banderra, Founder of Unpaved Trails for All, and Brian Westrick, from the Trustees of Reservations, on creating accessible trails for all at the local golf courses being rewilded - Beaver Brook, Pine Grove and Hickory Ridge. We are talking about helping out 49% of the population—hear why. And Megs shares her story. The Taste of Northampton –this Saturday and Sunday! We speak with Karen Carswell, DNA (Downtown Northampton Ass'n) Board Member and Chair of the Taste, about the food, the merch, the bands, the fun. We commemorate 9/11 with Sam Holleran, author of “Scattered Steel: The Afterlife of the World Trade Center,” and explore memorials and memory. Political Gold with Josh Silver. We discuss this week's revelations about how NYC officials lied about the air quality after 9/11 and consider the political effect of Trumpapalooza in Texas and J.D. Vance's positioning himself as the MAGA heir apparent. ArtBeat: Donnabelle Casis & Pasqualina Azzarello from Easthampton City Arts on Art in the Meadow and other events—Eho(!!??) is a happening place.
9/11/26, Co-Host Josh Silver The Price of Democracy. Your hosts, including Max Page, speak with Vanessa Williamson, author of “The Price of Democracy: The Revolutionary Power of Taxation in American History. She addresses our complete misunderstanding of the Boston Tea Party and why the highest tax rate for the wealthiest has been reduced by almost 70%! Unpaved Trails for All. Meg Banderra, Founder of Unpaved Trails for All, and Brian Westrick, from the Trustees of Reservations, on creating accessible trails for all at the local golf courses being rewilded - Beaver Brook, Pine Grove and Hickory Ridge. We are talking about helping out 49% of the population—hear why. And Megs shares her story. The Taste of Northampton –this Saturday and Sunday! We speak with Karen Carswell, DNA (Downtown Northampton Ass'n) Board Member and Chair of the Taste, about the food, the merch, the bands, the fun. We commemorate 9/11 with Sam Holleran, author of “Scattered Steel: The Afterlife of the World Trade Center,” and explore memorials and memory. Political Gold with Josh Silver. We discuss this week's revelations about how NYC officials lied about the air quality after 9/11 and consider the political effect of Trumpapalooza in Texas and J.D. Vance's positioning himself as the MAGA heir apparent. ArtBeat: Donnabelle Casis & Pasqualina Azzarello from Easthampton City Arts on Art in the Meadow and other events—Eho(!!??) is a happening place.
9/11/26, Co-Host Josh Silver The Price of Democracy. Your hosts, including Max Page, speak with Vanessa Williamson, author of “The Price of Democracy: The Revolutionary Power of Taxation in American History. She addresses our complete misunderstanding of the Boston Tea Party and why the highest tax rate for the wealthiest has been reduced by almost 70%! Unpaved Trails for All. Meg Banderra, Founder of Unpaved Trails for All, and Brian Westrick, from the Trustees of Reservations, on creating accessible trails for all at the local golf courses being rewilded - Beaver Brook, Pine Grove and Hickory Ridge. We are talking about helping out 49% of the population—hear why. And Megs shares her story. The Taste of Northampton –this Saturday and Sunday! We speak with Karen Carswell, DNA (Downtown Northampton Ass'n) Board Member and Chair of the Taste, about the food, the merch, the bands, the fun. We commemorate 9/11 with Sam Holleran, author of “Scattered Steel: The Afterlife of the World Trade Center,” and explore memorials and memory. Political Gold with Josh Silver. We discuss this week's revelations about how NYC officials lied about the air quality after 9/11 and consider the political effect of Trumpapalooza in Texas and J.D. Vance's positioning himself as the MAGA heir apparent. ArtBeat: Donnabelle Casis & Pasqualina Azzarello from Easthampton City Arts on Art in the Meadow and other events—Eho(!!??) is a happening place.
9/11/26, Co-Host Josh Silver The Price of Democracy. Your hosts, including Max Page, speak with Vanessa Williamson, author of “The Price of Democracy: The Revolutionary Power of Taxation in American History. She addresses our complete misunderstanding of the Boston Tea Party and why the highest tax rate for the wealthiest has been reduced by almost 70%! Unpaved Trails for All. Meg Banderra, Founder of Unpaved Trails for All, and Brian Westrick, from the Trustees of Reservations, on creating accessible trails for all at the local golf courses being rewilded - Beaver Brook, Pine Grove and Hickory Ridge. We are talking about helping out 49% of the population—hear why. And Megs shares her story. The Taste of Northampton –this Saturday and Sunday! We speak with Karen Carswell, DNA (Downtown Northampton Ass'n) Board Member and Chair of the Taste, about the food, the merch, the bands, the fun. We commemorate 9/11 with Sam Holleran, author of “Scattered Steel: The Afterlife of the World Trade Center,” and explore memorials and memory. Political Gold with Josh Silver. We discuss this week's revelations about how NYC officials lied about the air quality after 9/11 and consider the political effect of Trumpapalooza in Texas and J.D. Vance's positioning himself as the MAGA heir apparent. ArtBeat: Donnabelle Casis & Pasqualina Azzarello from Easthampton City Arts on Art in the Meadow and other events—Eho(!!??) is a happening place.
Originally broadcast Thursday 9-10-2026This weekend's South End Art Hop. With the SEABA.com ED Christy Mitchell, Erin Bundock, and Savanah Tebeau-Sherry. Joe Reil & Danny McGibney, Board Members at Barre Pride and then Rep. Kate McCann exploring running for Speaker of the Vermont House.
Send us Fan MailDr. Nathan Eva is a Fulbright Scholar (2021) and the co-director of Engagement for the Department of Management at the Monash Business School. His research examines follower-first leadership approaches that deliver organizational performance combined with inclusive and supportive workplaces.Associate Professor Eva received his Ph.D. from Monash University in 2014, received the 2015 Emerald/EFMD Outstanding Doctoral Research Award in Leadership, was awarded as a 2016 Greenleaf Scholar by the Greenleaf Centre for Servant Leadership, received the 2020 Dean's Awards for Excellence in Research by an Early Career Researcher, and was Highly Commended for his research as an Early Career Scholar for the 2018 ANZAM Excellence Awards. He received the 2016 and 2013 Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence at the Monash Business School, and has been consistently recognized for outstanding teaching by the Office of the Vice-Provost.His peer-reviewed work appears in international outlets such as The Leadership Quarterly, Journal of Organizational Behavior, and Human Resource Management. His article on Servant Leadership in The Leadership Quarterly is the most downloaded and the most cited article in their journal since 2017, and his article on Psychological Safety in Human Resource Management Review received the journal's Scholarly Impact Award for the most impactful article (2017-2022).Associate Professor Eva is a Board Member of the Network of Leadership Scholars, the Chair of the Leadership Scholarship stream for the International Leadership Association, and the Co-Chair of the International Leadership Association's Leadership Education Academy. He is a Senior Editor for Management and Organization Review and an editorial board member of The Leadership Quarterly, Journal of Organizational Behavior, Journal of Business Ethics, & Group and Organizational Management.A Few Quotes From This Episode & Nathan's Work“Servant leadership is not just about serving others. It is about sending credible, repeated, observable signals that followers interpret as genuine service.”"Servant leadership is quite costly because it's taking time away from other things that you could be doing. Things that might influence your promotion... you're having to go out on a limb for somebody.""Pick a small set of behaviors or signals that are yours. It's not trying to be a leader who does everything. It's a leader who's trying to do three or four things incredibly, incredibly well, and they are just the things that you're known for. That's your reputation. That's your superpower."ResourcesArticle: Signalling servant leadership: How followers interpret leader behavioursBlog Post: Is there one best way to lead or have we overcomplicated what makes leaders effective? Google Scholar: Nathan EvaAbout The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Attend The Global Conference in Toronto, October 28-31.About Scott J. AllenWebsiteWeekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for LeadersMy Approach to HostingThe views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic.♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast!⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple, Spotify, or your platform of choice.➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech.
Shannon Nash is a global C-suite leader, attorney, Qualified Financial Expert, CPA and public Board Member with over 30 years of experience navigating the intersection of technology, finance, and governance. Outside of her board and operating work, Shannon is an award-winning documentary film producer, a Tony Award–nominated Broadway producer, and the host of the leadership podcast No Boxes: Just Verses.Shannon currently serves as Chief Operating and Financial Officer of Vibrant Planet, which provides comprehensive wildfire resilience solutions for communities, utilities, and land management. She also chairs the Audit Committee of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, overseeing more than 16 billion dollars in assets. Shannon holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce and a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law, where she also serves as a McIntire Foundation Board Trustee.Follow Shannon:Podcast: No Boxes: Just VersesIG: ShannonNash1LinkedIn: Shannon K Nash~About The Ampersand Manifesto:What happens when you refuse to choose just one path? On The Ampersand Manifesto, host Jessica Wan sits down with “the most interesting people at the dinner party” – those who have made their mark in two or more seemingly different worlds. Through candid conversations, we explore what it takes to navigate multiple callings, find the connection points between them, and redefine success on our own terms. Together, we're co-creating The Ampersand Manifesto: principles for leading a multi-passionate life.~About your host, Jessica Wan:Executive Coach | Classical Singer | Former Marketing Leader & Tech ExecutiveJessica helps founders and leaders make the invisible visible. With 20+ years of experience scaling brands like Apple, Smule, and the San Francisco Opera, and as an ICF-certified executive coach, she provides the clarity and strategy needed to lead bravely and find fulfillment in a multi-passionate life.Work with Jessica: Book a Free Intro CallJoin The Cohort: An Ampersand Community for Dual-Career ProfessionalsFollow the Journey: @ampersandmanifestoConnect: Jessica's LinkedInListen: Singing Excerpts~CreditsCo-produced and hosted by Jessica WanCo-produced, edited, sound design, and original music by Carlos Schmitt
Send us Fan MailRep. Beryl Brown Piccolantonio knows school advocacy from both sides.Before representing Ohio's 4th House District, she spent eight years on the Gahanna-Jefferson City Schools Board of Education. She joins OSBA's Malania Birney to talk about what she learned as a board member, how that experience shapes her work in the Ohio House and what school board members should know when working with state lawmakers.The conversation covers legislative committees, testimony, building relationships with lawmakers and why firsthand experiences from local school districts can make a difference. They also look ahead to the lame-duck session and the next state operating budget.For more resources, training and advocacy updates from the Ohio School Boards Association, visit ohioschoolboards.org.
A board filled with wealthy, well-connected fundraisers may sound ideal, but it is not a requirement for a successful capital campaign.In this episode of All About Capital Campaigns, Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt address a concern shared by many nonprofit leaders: Can an organization conduct a capital campaign when its board members care deeply about the mission but do not have access to wealthy networks and do not see themselves as fundraisers?The short answer is yes. Amy and Andrea explain why most nonprofit boards are not assembled primarily for their fundraising connections. Board members may be chosen for their professional knowledge, community perspective, lived experience, or connection to the people the organization serves. Expecting every member of a 12-, 15-, or 20-person board to bring substantial wealth and an extensive donor network is usually unrealistic.That does not leave the board without meaningful campaign responsibilities. Amy and Andrea distinguish between the role of the board as a governing body and the responsibilities of individual board members. Collectively, the board establishes the organization's vision, approves its campaign plans, safeguards its financial health, and makes sure the campaign has an adequate budget, qualified staff, and outside expertise when needed.Individual board members have a different role. Each member should understand why the campaign matters, support its goals, make a personally meaningful campaign gift above their regular annual giving, and speak positively about the campaign in the community. The amount will differ from one person to another. What matters is that every board member makes a thoughtful commitment they are proud of.Amy and Andrea also caution against treating a capital campaign as a solution to serious financial instability. An organization operating at a deficit or struggling to maintain its annual fundraising may need to strengthen its financial foundation and donor relationships before launching a campaign. Capital campaigns require investments in staff, planning, training, and fundraising expertise.So who leads the fundraising when board members cannot open doors to the largest prospective donors? In many campaigns, that work is carried out through a broader volunteer structure that extends well beyond the board. Campaign chairs, steering committees, core leadership groups, donors, community leaders, and short-term volunteers can all help introduce prospects, offer advice, solicit gifts, and move the campaign forward.A major campaign can become an opportunity to engage people who care about the organization but do not want to serve on its board. Some of the organization's most generous donors and influential supporters may prefer a focused campaign assignment, an advisory role, or a place on a campaign committee. Their participation can help the organization build philanthropic relationships that remain strong long after the campaign ends.Most important, organizations should not assume that all their largest gifts will come from strangers who are waiting somewhere outside their existing community. Campaign planning begins with the donors, families, volunteers, and supporters who are already involved and invested in the mission.Learn more about A Board Member's Guide to Capital Campaign Fundraising: https://capitalcampaignpro.com/books/board-members-guide-book/
In this special episode of The Data & AI Chief, host Cindi Howson sits down with three incredible authors to explore what it really takes to lead through the AI era, from scaling innovation to building AI-ready data foundations to designing systems that keep humans at the center. Get ready for a deep dive into: Scaling innovation and leading through uncertainty with Linda Hill, Harvard Business School Professor and author of Genius at Scale: How Great Leaders Drive Innovation Building AI-ready data foundations with Sanjeev Mohan, Principal at SanjMo and author of Designing the AI-Driven Data Foundations Designing accountable, human-centered AI with Harveer Singh, Co-Founder and CIO of Rizz Wireless and author of When Data Moves Consider this your fall reading list for leading through the next phase of AI. Key Moments: Why Scaling Innovation Requires a Culture Shift (01:03): Linda Hill, author of Genius at Scale, unpacks her ABC model of architects, bridgers, and catalysts in scaling AI innovation. The Timeless Fundamentals Behind AI-Ready Data (32:40): Sanjeev Mohan, author of Designing the AI-Driven Data Foundations, explains why data fundamentals haven't changed even as the tools have. Why Every Data Pipeline Decision Has a Human Consequence (58:38): Harveer Singh, author of When Data Moves, shares personal stories showing the human stakes behind every data decision. Key Quotes: “Innovation is almost always the result of collaboration, experimentation, learning of people who are different, who have different perspectives, different expertise.” - Linda Hill “I strongly believe that to achieve the promises of AI, we should really focus on the foundational pieces, because those things never go away.” - Sanjeev Mohan “The more and more we are embedding these AI agents into our technology, we need to make sure that there is an accountability factor, there is a responsibility factor that is put into it before these decisions are made.” - Harveer Singh Mentions: Genius at Scale: How Great Leaders Drive Innovation Designing the AI-Driven Data Foundations When Data Moves The AI Fairness Test Nobody Runs Guest Bios: Linda Hill Linda A. Hill is the Wallace Brett Donham Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and Faculty Chair of the Leadership Initiative. She is widely recognized as one of the world's foremost experts on leadership and innovation. Hill is the coauthor of Genius at Scale: How Great Leaders Drive Innovation (March 2026), which introduces three essential roles for leading innovation across organizations and ecosystems: architect, bridger, and catalyst. The book was shortlisted for the 2025 Thinkers50 Innovation Award. She is also the coauthor of the award-winning books Collective Genius and Being the Boss. Her TED talk on leading collective creativity has garnered more than three million views. Sanjeev Mohan Sanjeev Mohan is a recognized thought leader in cloud technologies, modern data architectures, analytics, and artificial intelligence. With a keen focus on emerging trends and technologies, Sanjeev hosts It Depends podcast and authors regular Medium blogs. He is also the author of Data Product for Dummies. Formerly a Vice President at Gartner, Sanjeev was renowned for his in-depth research and strategic insights, shaping the research agenda for data and analytics globally. Over the past three years, he has led SanjMo, a consultancy specializing in technical advisory services that elevate category and brand awareness for clients. Sanjeev is the author of Designing the AI-Driven Data Foundations, a practical guide to building modern data foundations for the AI era. Harveer Singh Harveer Singh is a globally recognized data, AI, and fintech leader who bridges enterprise-scale leadership with entrepreneurial execution. Across 25+ years, he has transformed financial institutions spanning banking, payments, telecom, and Web3. A recognized industry leader, Harveer's work has earned DataIQ Top 10 CDOs, American Banker Innovation of the Year, and American Asian Outstanding 50 honors. In 2025, Harveer co-founded Rizz Wireless, an AI-native wireless company, where he serves as Co-Founder, CIO, and Board Member. He is also co-creator of RZTO, the company's Solana-based rewards token, which reimagines how loyalty and telecom rewards work and is listed on Gate.io. Harveer is the author of When Data Moves, which challenges the tech industry to remember that data systems serve humans, not machines. Hear more from Cindi Howson here. Sponsored by ThoughtSpot.
In this episode of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris, we welcome Marti Cuevas, President of Mayimba Music, and sitting ASCAP board member, for an important conversation about protecting music, intellectual property, and the rights of independent artists and companies. Marti discusses a significant legal victory achieved by Mayimba Music, J & N Records LLC, and 829Music after the three independent Hispanic music companies joined forces to defend recordings they say had been exploited without authorization for more than a decade. The case involved claims of digital piracy, unauthorized use, and unpaid royalties, ultimately resulting in a favorable judgment in a Miami court. We also explore the cultural importance of the Caribbean and Hispanic artists behind these recordings. While some may be unfamiliar to mainstream audiences, their music has influenced generations and is increasingly being sampled by major artists, including Cardi B and Bad Bunny. Website www.MayimbaMusic.com Social Media www.Instagram.com/mayimbamusic www.youtube.com/mayimbamusicinc About Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris The Music Matters Podcast is hosted by Darrell Craig Harris, a globally published music journalist, professional musician, and Sports Illustrated photographer. Music Matters is now available on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, and more. Each week, Darrell interviews renowned artists, musicians, music journalists, and insiders from the music industry. Currently, over 1.2 million global downloads in 40 countries. Visit us at: www.MusicMattersPodcast.com Follow us on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/musicmattersdh Instagram: www.Instagram.com/musicmatterspodcastofficial For inquiries, contact: musicmatterspodcastshow@gmail.com Support our mission via PayPal: www.paypal.me/payDarrell Episode editing and Voice intro by Nigel J. Farmer of Voice Wrap Studios Representation: Yvette Morales | YM & Associates PR Beverly Hills, CA YM-PR.com Email: YMoralesY@ym-pr.com
Geopolitical change, product disruption, and technological transformation have all made this the most complicated moment in history to navigate capital markets. CAIA Association spent the last 12 months finding out why. After convening 120 global executives across eight financial centers we're proud to introduce: The World Rewired, a blueprint for the decade ahead. In this episode, we unpack the three structural shifts at its core with four practitioners who were in the room with us, including Sebastian Mallaby, Stuart Wrigley, Yingwen Chin, and Muneera Aldossary.Guests:Sebastian Mallaby, Paul A. Volcker Senior Fellow in International Economics, Council on Foreign RelationsStuart Wrigley, Partner, Head of Asia Pacific and Head of Capital Formation and Strategy International, Sixth StreetYingwen Chin, Partner - Private Markets IDD, Albourne PartnersMuneera Aldossary, CEO & Board Member, Franklin Templeton, Saudi ArabiaEpisode Sources(00:00) Artificial intelligence as a transformational force, with adaptability and curiosity as enduring traits of successful investors.(01:36) Traditional capital allocation models are becoming outdated amid rapid innovation in products, technology, and investment approaches.(06:40) Global roundtables with industry leaders reveal interconnected themes pointing to a systemic rewiring of capital markets.(18:28) Introduction of three major shifts: macro (geopolitics), industry (market convergence), and organizational (talent and AI).(18:28) Geopolitics moves from background noise to a central driver of capital flows and investment decision-making.(25:45) Geopolitical considerations become embedded in underwriting, with firms building internal expertise and advisory capabilities.(30:22) Long-duration investments such as venture capital and infrastructure require deeper integration of political and regulatory analysis.(35:05) Emergence of new centers of capital, particularly in the Middle East and Asia, driven by sovereign wealth funds.(40:42) Growing debate around US exceptionalism and the potential for a more multipolar global financial system.(46:58) The convergence of public and private markets reshapes investment access, structures, and asset class boundaries.(49:43) Rapid product innovation raises concerns around investor education, alignment, and long-term suitability.(55:34) Industry consolidation and the rise of multi-strategy platforms alter competition and access to top-tier opportunities.(01:02:12) Organizational shifts driven by technology redistribute tasks and reshape roles within investment firms.(01:06:09) Adaptability, intellectual curiosity, and cross-disciplinary thinking emerge as critical traits for investment professionals.(01:09:53) Concerns around AI reducing critical thinking and eliminating traditional entry-level training pathways.(01:13:40) AI impacts all levels of the workforce, increasing the importance of judgment, relationships, and credibility.(01:18:34) Shift from technical skill-based training toward systems thinking, communication, and leadership capabilities
“Get the heck out of the way and let really talented, great people do great work, and be there and support them. The satisfaction is just off the charts.”Doug Bowser is the retired President & CEO of Nintendo of America, and current Board Member of Hasbro. Doug is a sales and marketing executive whose nearly four-decade career runs from consumer goods to video games, having led Nintendo of America through a decade of historic growth. Doug led operations across the Americas from 2019 through the end of 2025. During his tenure, Nintendo grew on the strength of the Nintendo Switch — one of the best-selling video game platforms of all time — and he oversaw the launch of Nintendo Switch 2, which became the best-selling console of all time in its initial sales period. Doug also expanded Nintendo's licensed merchandise business, opened the company's San Francisco flagship store, and led its re-entry into the Brazilian market. Prior to joining Nintendo, Doug spent 8 years at Electronic Arts, most recently as Vice President of Global Business Planning, and before that, he spent 23 years at Procter & Gamble in sales leadership roles across Asia, Latin America, and the United States. Doug earned his degree in Communications from the University of Utah — where he later returned as Distinguished Alumnus and commencement speaker, and where, playing endless hours of Donkey Kong, he first fell for video games. Today he serves as an Independent Director on the board of Hasbro.This conversation is hosted by podcast co-founder and P&G Alum Drew Tarvin, Founder & CEO of Humor That Works. Drew spent six years at P&G leading IT + brand initiatives before turning his background in engineering, improv, and stand-up comedy into a career helping organizations use humor to improve leadership, communication, and workplace culture. He's the author of Humor That Works and his TEDx talk has been viewed more than 16 million times.
Mark is CEO of a SaaS company, Podcast Host and Board Member. Next to that he is a martial art practitioner and loves turning fuzzy value propositions into a sharp one so that customers immediately see the value. Website: https://www.timewax.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpdejong/ CallumConnects Micro-Podcast is your daily dose of wholesome leadership inspiration. Hear from many different leaders in just 5 minutes what hurdles they have faced, how they overcame them, and what their key learning is. Be inspired, subscribe, leave a comment, go and change the world!
$1.5 trillion. That's what financial crime costs the world every year. And AI is making the criminals faster than the people trying to catch them.Eyal Azoulay, CEO of Tangos.ai shares why the real blindspot isn't detecting crime but rather how we've been trying to stop it. His company is helping major financial institutions resolve cases in minutes instead of months!In this CEO Blindspots® Podcast, Eyal also shares: → Why discipline beats talent → The hiring mistake that cost him early in his career → Leadership lessons he learned from selling multiple companiesHe could've retired after selling 3 companies. Instead he built another one, to solve one of the world's biggest problems instead.==================CEO Blindspots® Podcast Guest: Eyal AzoulaySerial entrepreneur and innovation leader with a track record of building and exiting successful ventures. Five-time CEO, three-time founder of companies acquired by international banks, including UBS and BNY Mellon. Expertise spans AI, fintech, and data-driven business transformation. exPartner @Entree Capital VC.
Mark is CEO of a SaaS company, Podcast Host and Board Member. Next to that he is a martial art practitioner and loves turning fuzzy value propositions into a sharp one so that customers immediately see the value. Website: https://www.timewax.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpdejong/ CallumConnects Micro-Podcast is your daily dose of wholesome leadership inspiration. Hear from many different leaders in just 5 minutes what hurdles they have faced, how they overcame them, and what their key learning is. Be inspired, subscribe, leave a comment, go and change the world!
“Climate activists are sometimes depicted as dangerous radicals. But the truly dangerous radicals are the countries that are increasing the production of fossil fuels. Investing in new fossil fuel infrastructure is moral and economic madness.” Antonio Guterres, UN General SecretaryWe know that the current system is not fit for purpose. We know that we're hurtling to the edge of the 6th mass extinction, blowing apart all of the predictions about the speed and scale of ecosystem breakdown. And still we listen to politicians argue about whether GDP has gone up by 0.1% and if so, who is to claim the credit? They plan for war without understanding that there are no armies, no nations, no people - or any complex life - on a dead planet. What good are science and rational persuasion if no one is paying attention? The climate crisis deepens with terrifying predictability. Meanwhile, the courageous young campaigners who seek to wake us up to the truth of this, through peaceful direct action, are silenced and stuck in prison.Daniel Knorr is one of those young people. He was 22 years old at the time the book was published, and had previously studied biochemistry at Oxford with a view to engineering plants to be more resilient to extreme weather conditions. As you'll hear, he realised this was no longer where he needed to be, and joined Just Stop Oil, whose ethos and grounding question is: what does it make to be a good person in this time of collapse - or perhaps transition? I'll let him tell you his story, but—like the stories of the other 25 young people in the book—it's humbling and inspiring in equal measure. Jonathon Porritt is well known to anyone in the Green or eco-campaigning community in the UK. He was formerly Co-Chair of the Green Party (1980-83) and Director of Friends of the Earth (1984-90). He was a Board Member of The Southwest Regional Development Agency between 1999 and 2008. He stood down as Chair of the UK Sustainable Development Commission in 2009, after nine years providing high-level advice to Government Ministers, and served a ten-year term as Chancellor of Keele University (2012-2022). He was awarded a CBE in January 2000 for services to environmental protection.Together, we discuss Love, Anger and Betrayal, which brings Jonathan's experience as a long time campaigner into juxtaposition with the experiences of young people one third his age who are doing their best to make the world a better place. Theirs is a generation systematically betrayed by politicians. And by all of us who allow this to continue, on our watch, year after year. What comes across in this book, though, is that while Jonathan feels the kind of white hot rage that consumes many of us, Daniel and those around him are focusing on embodying love for each other and the planet. ‘We have a choice. Collective action or collective suicide. It is in our hands.'-António GuterresLet's explore what we can do, shall we? LinksLove, Anger and Betrayal websiteJonathan's website Jonathan's short film about the bookBetter Coalition—About Accidental Gods—We offer three strands all rooted in the same soil, drawing from the same river: Accidental Gods, Dreaming Awake and the Thrutopia Writing Masterclass Our next Open Gathering offered as part of our Accidental Gods Programme is 'BECOMING A GOOD ANCESTOR' which will run on Sunday 13th September 2026 from 16:00 - 20:00 GMT - details are here. You don't have to be a member of Accidental Gods to come along, but if you are, all Gatherings are half price.If you'd like to join us at Accidental Gods, this is the membership where we endeavour to help you to connect fully with the living web of life. If you'd like to train more deeply in the contemporary shamanic work at Dreaming Awake, you'll find us here. If you'd like to explore the recordings from our last Thrutopia Writing Masterclass, the details are hereManda and Louise both offer one-to-one Mentoring Calls. Manda is writing a book just now, but if you'd like to contact Louise, details are here.
Mark is CEO of a SaaS company, Podcast Host and Board Member. Next to that he is a martial art practitioner and loves turning fuzzy value propositions into a sharp one so that customers immediately see the value. Website: https://www.timewax.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpdejong/ CallumConnects Micro-Podcast is your daily dose of wholesome leadership inspiration. Hear from many different leaders in just 5 minutes what hurdles they have faced, how they overcame them, and what their key learning is. Be inspired, subscribe, leave a comment, go and change the world!
How much should your board give to a capital campaign? The answer is not a universal percentage, but there is a practical way to arrive at a goal your board understands and supports.In this episode of All About Capital Campaigns, Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt explain how nonprofit leaders can establish a realistic collective board giving goal, prepare board members for the conversation, and build early financial commitment from the people closest to the organization.Capital campaigns are built from the top down and the inside out. That makes the board of directors one of the first groups an organization should engage and solicit.Amy and Andrea explain why there is no standard answer. A board made up largely of people with significant giving capacity may account for a substantial portion of the campaign goal. A board that reflects the community an organization serves may contribute a smaller percentage while still demonstrating meaningful commitment. The right target depends on the composition, capacity, and culture of the board.Every board member should make a gift that is meaningful and significant for them, but those gifts will not be equal. A few may make very large commitments, several may give in the middle, and others may make gifts that represent a real stretch.Andrea introduces a helpful way to picture this distribution. While a campaign gift chart typically resembles a pyramid, board gifts often form a diamond: a few large gifts at the top, a few smaller gifts at the bottom, and most commitments clustered in the middle. By estimating a reasonable high and low range for each board member, a small group can calculate a defensible range for the board's collective goal before bringing the question to the full board.Amy and Andrea also recommend speaking privately with influential board members and informally confirming likely leadership gifts before the full discussion. This gives the board evidence that the proposed goal is achievable and helps prevent one vocal skeptic from derailing the process.You will also learn a confidential index-card exercise that invites every board member to estimate their giving range without making a pledge. The cards are totaled and compared with the committee's advance estimate. This turns an abstract number into something tangible and creates room to discuss pledges, gifts from assets, and stretching over time.These conversations can feel uncomfortable. Thoughtful preparation, confidentiality, and experienced guidance can make the process productive.The episode closes with a firm warning: entering a capital campaign with financial commitments from only a small fraction of the board is a serious problem. Full board participation, at personally meaningful levels, signals belief in the project and strengthens the case presented to other major donors.For more board engagement tips, be sure to download our free Board Member's Guide to Capital Campaign Fundraising - https://capitalcampaignpro.com/board-members-guide. It answers the questions board members most frequently ask, or wish they could ask.
I'm taking a week-ish away from podcasting, but wanted to share an episode or 2 that I love. One of my fave experiences was "meeting" Amy Dolan. We talked back in 2024, and her message has cemented a lot of my thoughts about feeding people as truth, and also the way she walks in the world is just so inspiring to me. I love that we are still connected, and that, even though her podcast is on hold, she still holds the grace and love she shares here. I used this from Amy Dolan's website: "Amy Dolan is the host of The Feeding People Podcast, Founder of Sunday Supper Church, Strategic Consultant for the Chicagoland Good Food in Healthcare Initiative, and a Board Member for Pathways to Global Literacy. Amy believes that when people gather around tables to listen, understand, learn and connect—solutions emerge and beauty unfolds." Amy has such a beautiful, curious soul and is so so kind. She is a former Pastor who took her job very seriously, and has continued caring for her community in her Wider Tables business and Sunday Supper Church. Here's a favorite quote from Amy from our conversation: "the goodness of this world to me, exists around us, mutually caring for and loving each other, and figuring out how to do that day to day." And I just say to that AMEN. Amy's Website is here: https://www.feedingpeoplepodcast.com/ You can find Amy at: https://www.instagram.com/_adolan/ Send me a message!Support the showLike this episode? Send me a message!Please follow the podcast on Instagram here YouTube channel Email me at amysgardenjam@gmail.com Amy's Garden Jam site (podcast has its own tab on this site!)Amy's email newsletter: How Do I Get There From Here by Jane Bolduc - hear more at https://www.janebolduc.com/Podcast cover by Becca Kofron- follow her on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/skate_cute_but_loud/ and check out her awesome art projects. Grounded in Maine Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout, the easiest podcast hosting platform with the best customer service! Learn more here You can support this podcast one time (or many) with the Buy me a coffee/Hot Chocolate link here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/groundedinmaine Grounded in Maine Podcast is sponsored by ESG Review. Learn more about the good they're doing at https://esgreview.net/Grounded in Maine is curr...
In this episode of the Planet MicroCap Podcast, I spoke with Tim Heitman - full-time private investor, MicroCap Club member, and longtime Dallas Stars team photographer - for a wide-ranging conversation that started at the World Cup and ended up deep in the weeds of microcap due diligence. We break down how his time at Fidelity during the Lynch era and later at David Tice's Behind the Numbers shaped a simple but durable framework: understand the business first, the numbers take care of themselves. We get into his approach to management interviews - including why he tells CEOs to treat him like a new board member, how he uses Claude to grade his own interview performance, and why asking the jerk question is sometimes the most important thing you can do. We also cover why obsessing over models is the most common mistake smart new investors make, and what sports photography taught him about controlling emotions under pressure. We mention several companies during this conversation, and Tim is a current shareholder in Mama Creations, Noble Romans, and Innovative Foods. For more information about Tim and Investing 501 Newsletter, please visit: https://investing501.substack.com/ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and guest background 39:28 The Role of Management Changes and Management Quality 40:36 Case Study: Mama Creations and Management Turnarounds 41:42 Assessing Management Genuineness and Track Record 43:10 The Importance of Asking Hard Questions 44:28 Using AI to Prepare for Management Calls 45:50 Techniques from Negotiation Expert Chris Voss 46:51 Analyzing Conference Call Transcripts with AI 48:11 Grading Your Own Interview Performance 50:19 Post-Interview Follow-up and Deepening Insights 51:47 Reflections on Microcap Investment Strategies 52:03 The Evolution of Microcap Information Access 54:01 The Power of Information Arbitrage in Microcaps 55:29 Advice for Young Microcap Investors 56:35 Common Mistakes in Microcap Analysis 57:16 Building Better Models and Valuations 58:46 Controlling Emotions and Having a Process 01:00:07 Rethinking Assumptions About Boards and Management 01:01:27 How to Approach Management as a Potential Board Member 01:03:28 Shifting Focus from Pitch to Strategy 01:04:55 Using Questions to Uncover Management Incentives 01:07:22 Managing Cultural Change in Microcap Companies 01:08:20 Advice for Younger Investors and Analyzing Management 01:09:40 Leveraging Conference Decks and Transcripts for Insights 01:11:36 Controlling Emotions and Having a Clear Plan 01:12:17 Interrelation of Photography and Investing Mindsets 01:12:48 The Importance of Basic Accounting and Behavioral Finance 01:13:17 Controlling Emotions and Consistent Process in Investing 01:14:05 Where to Follow Tim Heitman and Engage Planet Microcap hosts the highest quality in-person microcap events in North America. The mission is to bring the best microcap investors, companies, and allocators together to gather, connect, and grow.; visit https://planetmicrocap.com/ to learn more about our Las Vegas and Toronto events. This presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any security referenced herein. Planet MicroCap Holdings LLC and MicroCapClub LLC (collectively, “we” or “our”) are not licensed brokers nor registered investment advisors. We, our partners, contractors, members, subscribers, guests, or affiliates may or may not hold positions in one or more of the securities mentioned in this presentation and may trade in such securities at any time. We may have received cash compensation from one or more participants for presenting at past, present, or future events. We recommend you consult a licensed investment adviser, broker, or legal counsel before purchasing or selling any securities referenced in this presentation.
ESG investing promises to align your portfolio with your values. But an important question remains: Whose values are shaping the standards? Environmental, social, and governance ratings are often presented as measures of corporate responsibility. Yet the assumptions behind those ratings may not always align with biblical convictions. Nick Schmitz, Professor of Finance at The Catholic University of America and a Board Member of the Christian Investing Council (CIC), joined the show today to explain the differences between ESG and faith-based investing—and why Christians should pay attention not only to what they own, but also to how their shares are voted. ESG and Faith-Based Investing Start in Different Places ESG stands for environmental, social, and governance. ESG ratings attempt to evaluate companies based on their performance in each of those areas. But Schmitz points out that ESG standards are developed by secular ratings agencies and can shift with cultural and political trends. Faith-based investing starts somewhere different: with convictions rooted in biblical truth. That distinction matters because a company may receive strong ESG ratings while supporting practices that conflict with a Christian investor's beliefs about issues such as the sanctity of human life, religious liberty, family, or human dignity. There may certainly be areas of overlap. Christians care about justice, responsible stewardship, fair treatment of employees, and care for creation. But agreement on certain issues does not mean the underlying moral frameworks are the same. Faith-based investing asks a deeper question: Does the way this company operates—and the way my ownership stake is used—reflect the convictions I am seeking to live by? Your Shares Come With a Voice One area investors may overlook is proxy voting. Owning shares in a publicly traded company generally gives investors the opportunity to vote on certain corporate matters. But individual investors rarely cast those votes themselves. Instead, asset managers often rely on large proxy advisory firms to provide recommendations or process votes on their behalf. That means Christians may unknowingly own investments whose shares are being voted in ways that conflict with their beliefs. Schmitz offered an example involving shareholder proposals related to Google and crisis pregnancy centers. Some proposals sought changes in how those organizations appeared in search results and were characterized positively within ESG-oriented frameworks. Faith-based investors, however, could reach a very different conclusion because of their convictions regarding the unborn and the work of pro-life ministries. For Christian investors, then, screening a portfolio may be only part of the stewardship equation. How shares are voted can matter too. Moving Beyond Passive Ownership Schmitz has been involved in developing proxy-voting policies designed to better reflect Catholic investment principles. The effort grew from concern that existing guidelines did not always reflect the convictions they claimed to represent. The broader lesson applies to Christian investors of many traditions: we do not necessarily have to outsource our influence without asking questions. Faith-based investing can involve both screening and engagement. Screening considers whether a company's products, services, or practices conflict with an investor's convictions. Engagement asks whether shareholders can encourage companies toward practices that better promote human flourishing. That makes faith-based investing more than a list of companies or industries to avoid. Shareholders can also use their ownership to advocate for positive change. Christians Can Care About Creation Without Agreeing on Every Policy The “E” in ESG stands for environmental, which sometimes creates the impression that faith-based investors give little attention to environmental stewardship. Schmitz argues that this does not have to be the case. Christians may disagree about exactly how environmental concerns should be addressed, but waste, pollution, and responsible care for creation are legitimate stewardship concerns. Investors can support companies working to reduce genuine environmental harm while also considering the economic consequences of particular policies, especially for workers and lower-income communities. The difference is that Christians can recognize room for prudential disagreement. Biblical stewardship gives us principles to guide our thinking, but believers may reach different conclusions about the best policies or business practices to address a particular environmental concern. That calls for humility, wisdom, and careful discernment rather than assuming every issue has a one-size-fits-all solution. Look for Managers With “Skin in the Game” Schmitz also encouraged investors to consider whether the people managing their money have what author Nassim Nicholas Taleb famously called “skin in the game.” When Schmitz worked as a fund manager, for example, he invested his own capital alongside the investors whose money he managed. That kind of alignment can matter. A manager who shares both the potential rewards and the downside risk has an added incentive to exercise discipline and think long-term. For Christian investors, alignment can go even deeper. Do the people managing your investments understand your convictions? Do their investment policies reflect them? Are they transparent about how companies are screened, how proxies are voted, and how shareholder engagement is conducted? Christian investors should not assume that an investment is biblically aligned simply because it carries a faith-related label. Transparency matters. Common Misconceptions About Faith-Based Investing Schmitz highlighted several misconceptions investors should reconsider. First, ESG is not morally neutral. Like every investment framework, it rests on assumptions about what is good, responsible, and worth promoting. Second, faith-based investing is not merely negative screening. Christian investors can encourage good corporate behavior through shareholder engagement, proxy voting, and collaboration with other investors. Third, bringing Christian convictions into investing is not an inappropriate intrusion of faith into an otherwise neutral marketplace. Every investor brings values into financial decisions in some form. Christians should not feel compelled to leave deeply held beliefs outside the investment process. Finally, individual investors are not necessarily powerless. Shareholders can work together, support resolutions, engage company leadership, and influence how large asset managers vote. The question is whether Christians will use that influence intentionally. Questions to Ask About Your Investments If you want to know whether your investments reflect your convictions, start by asking questions. If you work with a financial advisor or investment manager, ask how your investments are screened and how proxy votes are handled. If most of your retirement savings are held through an employer-sponsored plan, ask your plan provider what proxy-voting policies apply to the funds you own. You can also examine Christian mutual funds and exchange-traded funds that publicly disclose their screening standards, voting policies, and shareholder-engagement practices. The goal is not perfection. Investing in a complex economy will always require wisdom and discernment. But greater transparency can help investors make more informed stewardship decisions. Keep Your Investment Horizon Eternal Schmitz closed with advice he regularly shares with young people entering finance: Character matters more than credentials. Work ethic, courage, and integrity can open doors over the course of a career, but ambition must remain submitted to something greater than personal achievement. For the Christian, that means keeping Christ at the center. Financial markets reward investors who are willing to think beyond the next quarter or the next headline. Christians have an even longer horizon. We make financial decisions knowing that earthly returns are temporary and faithfulness to Christ has eternal significance. That perspective changes the way we think about investing. We are not merely asking, “What return can this investment produce?” We are also asking, “What am I supporting with the resources God has entrusted to me?” Faith-based investing is ultimately another opportunity to practice faithful stewardship—seeking to align our financial decisions with our convictions while remembering that our ultimate treasure is not found in any portfolio, but in Christ. On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions: I'm an elementary teacher looking to supplement my income, and I recently earned my life and health insurance license. A friend invited me to join WFG. Is that a good option for part-time work, or are there better ways to use the license? I opened a savings account after receiving a promotion offering a cash bonus if I deposited funds and left them there for 90 days. I met those requirements, but now the bank says I failed to enroll in the promotion, even though the invitation didn't mention that step. What should I do to dispute this? 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