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Top Stories for November 8th Publish Date: November 8th From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Saturday, November 8th and Happy Birthday to Margaret Mitchell I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett KIA Mall of Georgia. Lawrenceville's Hooper-Renwick Themed Library earns Redevelopment Project of the Year honors Rick Case Bikes for Kids Accepting Bicycle Donations Gwinnett Tech boards earn statewide honors for exemplary leadership and governance All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: Kia Mall of Georgia STORY 1: Lawrenceville's Hooper-Renwick Themed Library earns Redevelopment Project of the Year honors The Hooper-Renwick Themed Library in Lawrenceville just snagged the title of Medium Redevelopment Project of the Year at the Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit—and honestly, it’s well-deserved. This isn’t just a library. It’s a reimagining of the historic Hooper-Renwick School, once the only public school for Black students in Gwinnett County. Now, it’s a space that blends the past and present—a library, a museum, a place for storytelling and connection. The project preserves the school’s legacy while creating a vibrant community hub. STORY 2: Rick Case Bikes for Kids Accepting Bicycle Donations Got an old bike collecting dust? Rick Case Bikes for Kids is back, and they’re asking the community to help spread some holiday magic. Through Dec. 20, Rick Case dealerships are accepting gently used bicycles to give to kids who might not otherwise have one. For 44 years, this program has delivered over 122,000 bikes to children through groups like Boys & Girls Clubs, Habitat for Humanity, and local schools. “A first bike is unforgettable,” says Rita Case, CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group. “For many of these kids, it’s their first taste of freedom.” Drop-offs are easy—locations in Duluth and Roswell are open daily. STORY 3: Gwinnett Tech boards earn statewide honors for exemplary leadership and governance Gwinnett Technical College is having a moment—two big milestones worth celebrating. First, the Gwinnett Tech Foundation Board of Trustees was named a 2025 Role Model Board, a pretty big deal in the world of technical education. Why? Because it’s only given to boards that go above and beyond in leadership, advocacy, and making a real difference. And then there’s this: for the 16th year in a row, every single member of the Gwinnett Tech Board of Directors earned certification. Sixteen years! That’s dedication. “These achievements show just how committed our boards are to student success and workforce development,” said Dr. Glen Cannon, Gwinnett Tech’s president. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We’ll be right back Break 2: Ingles Markets STORY 4: Stolen trailer leads Gwinnett police to cache of guns and drugs in Doraville home What started as a stolen trailer report in Norcross turned into something much bigger—a stash of guns and drugs uncovered in Doraville, according to Gwinnett County police. It began on Oct. 30, when officers used Flock license plate readers to track the stolen trailer to a vehicle tied to Matthew Davis. A visit to Davis’s home revealed the trailer, now sporting a swapped license plate. But that wasn’t all. A search warrant led officers to more than 30 firearms, fentanyl, meth, and prescription drugs inside the house. No charges yet, but detectives are asking for tips. STORY 5: Mall of Georgia preparing for the holidays and visits with Santa Santa’s back at the Mall of Georgia, and he’s ready for his close-up! You can catch him at the Simon Photo Experience all the way through Christmas Eve. Pro tip: hours vary, so snag a reservation if you can. But Santa’s not just sticking to photos—he’s making the rounds. On Nov. 15, he’ll join the Grinch and Papa Elf for the Tree Lighting Ceremony (7 p.m.), complete with live reindeer, face painting, and *The Polar Express*. Got a furry friend? Pet photos with Santa are happening Nov. 23, 6:30–8:30 p.m. And for families with special needs, there’s a quieter event Dec. 7, 8:30–10 a.m. STORY 6: FIRST LOOK: COhatch Lawrenceville set to open Monday COhatch is bringing its coworking magic to Lawrenceville, opening Monday, Nov. 10, at 190 S. Clayton St. This isn’t your typical office—it’s 30 private offices, four meeting rooms, event space, and even a patio for when you need a little fresh air (or just an excuse to work outside). The vibe? Community-focused. Think high-speed internet, shared kitchens, and spaces designed to connect people from all walks of life. “We want to create inspiring spaces right in the heart of neighborhoods,” says COhatch CEO Matt Davis. STORY 7: Gwinnett Stripers Launch 'Hooked on Books' Reading Program The Gwinnett Stripers are stepping up to the plate with *Hooked on Books*—their first-ever free reading program for elementary students in Gwinnett County. Here’s the deal: read four books, “round the bases,” and score two free tickets to a 2026 Stripers game. Teachers and staff? You’re in on the free tickets, too. Schools can join in two ways: - **Campus Assembly:** Chopper the Groundhog and friends bring the hype with a 30-minute pep rally (if you’re within 15 miles of Coolray Field). - **Virtual Option:** A fun video and all the details sent straight to you. The program runs Jan. 12–March 16, with an April 1 deadline. Details at GoStripers.com. We’ll have closing comments after this Break 4: Ingles Markets Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.gwinnettdailypost.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. 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Grab your copy of my book Charity Finance from A - ZCheck out ExpensePlus and sign up for a month's free trial and 10% off your first year's subscription, using my referral link http://expenseplus.co.uk/r/AI-BANCIn this final episode of our special Trustees Week series, Aishat wraps up the week by exploring what financial stewardship truly means - legacy. It's not just about clean audits or balanced budgets. It's about leaving behind clarity, transparency, and systems that make sense long after you've stepped down.Aishat explains how accountability is really about trust, not ticking boxes — and why culture, not compliance, is what keeps charities strong. You'll learn what practical habits build lasting financial confidence and how to ensure your charity remains financially resilient, year after year.KEY TAKEAWAYAccountability equals trust. It's about stewardship, not scrutiny.Legacy equals clarity. Leave behind systems and understanding, not just spreadsheets.Culture matters.Good governance is a rhythm built through small, consistent habits.BEST MOMENTS“Legacy isn't just what you built — it's what continues to make sense after you're gone.”“You can have perfect policies and still fail if the culture is ‘don't ask.'”“Confident boards build stronger charities.”ABOUT YOUR HOSTAishat operates her own bookkeeping and accounting services practice –BAnC Services – which focuses primarily on serving non-profits. Before founding her practice, she dedicated over two decades to the non-profit sector.With her podcast, Aishat shares practical insights and expertise to streamline financial management for non-profits, while also shining a light on the often unseen and unheard efforts that uphold the delivery of a non-profit's mission.She is the author of Charity Finance from A to Z“ – a practical guide designed to demystify finance for those working in the charity sector.Beyond her professional endeavours with non-profits, Aishat is deeply committed to supporting single mothers in navigating financial challenges and champions financial literacy among young Black adults. She thrives in conversations about money, empowerment, and purposeful work.Work with Aishat: www.bancservices.co.ukCONNECTInstagramTikTok

This week on Giving Done Right, we're introducing you to another podcast we love: Nonprofits Now: Leading Today, from The Chronicle of Philanthropy. In this episode, two leaders, Kathleen St. Louis Caliento and Nick Grono, join Chronicle CEO Stacy Palmer to explain how they have engaged their board in financial efforts.  As nonprofits face economic headwinds — including losses in federal funding, rising costs, and the possibility of a global recession — nonprofit boards play an increasingly essential role. Trustees help with strategy and can also be powerful donors and fundraisers. Yet fewer than a quarter of respondents to a Chronicle survey described their board members as enthusiastic fundraisers.  Grono and St. Louis Caliento share their advice on how to inspire boards to champion your mission and share insights from their shared experience of working with trustees to manage unrestricted, multimillion-dollar grants from MacKenzie Scott.  St. Louis Caliento runs Cara Collective, a Chicago nonprofit that helps low-income people find jobs. Grono heads the Freedom Fund, an organization that pools funds from donors who want to fight modern-day slavery. He's the author of “How to Lead Nonprofits: Turning Purpose into Impact to Change the World,” published in 2024.

Jusuf Nurkic went NUTS in his first game with Walker Kessler out for the year, Kel'el Ware finally had a chance to shine after an Adebayo injury, and the Nets first tanko-injury of the year is here! The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we do. https://www.patreon.com/cw/oldmansquad Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Find Dan on the brand new BlueSky social network: https://bit.ly/3Vo5M0N Check out Dan's Google Sheet with Ranks, Weekly Streaming Schedule Charts & Injury Replacement Adds FREE! https://bit.ly/3XrAdEW Listen and subscribe on iTunes: https://apple.co/3XiUzQK Listen and subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ACCHYe Float on over to the new Old Man Squad Sports Network YouTube page to watch videos from the network's top talent: https://bit.ly/46Z6fvb Join the Old Man Squad Discord to chat with Dan and all the other hosts: https://t.co/aY9cqDrgRY Follow Old Man Squad Fantasy on Instagram for all our short videos: https://bit.ly/3ZQbxrt Podcast logo by https://twitter.com/freekeepoints Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the Extra Point College Football Podcast, hosts Jacob Karnes and Daniel Hammock dive into the latest developments in college football as they approach Week 11. They discuss the coaching carousel, analyzing the top jobs available and potential candidates for LSU and Florida. The conversation shifts to playoff rankings and the implications of strength of schedule metrics. They also address key questions heading into the week, highlight their team of the week, and provide predictions for upcoming games, including Texas Tech vs. BYU and Alabama vs. LSU.Follow Daniel on X: https://x.com/DeepSouthDanielFollow Jacob on X: https://x.com/jacobkarnesSubscribe to The Extra Point on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCalGwyunlQPiiEfiAiZPx9QFollow the show on Facebook and Instagram: @TheExtraPointPodFollow and Subscribe to The Extra Point on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.

The Democratic Alliance, DA has accused Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela of filling Sector Education and Training Authority boards with ANC loyalists. The DA says the appointments, announced 28 days after they were made, include former ANC mayors, members of provincial executive committees and youth league executives. Critics argue this perpetuates a pattern of using SETAs as "ANC sweet shops" undermining transparency and accountability. Elvis Presslin spoke to Karabo Khakhau, MP and DA Deputy Spokesperson on Higher Education

In this episode of The Career Report, Tim Madden explores a surprising trend in today's corporate landscape — boards are actively recruiting retired executives.As companies face new challenges in leadership, governance, and strategy, experienced leaders are being called back to the table for their wisdom, stability, and perspective. Tim breaks down why this shift is happening, what boards are really looking for, and how seasoned professionals can position themselves for these high-impact advisory and board roles.If you've ever wondered how to extend your influence beyond retirement, or turn decades of leadership into boardroom opportunities, this episode is for you.

Your board has so much heart for your mission. With a little inspiration, they can play a big role in your year-end fundraising success. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah share eight ways to help your board members get involved in year-end fundraising.From writing thank-you notes to sharing stories online, you'll hear how small, personal touches can make a big difference. And the best part? None of it involves asking for money directly—just connecting, sharing, and celebrating your mission.Listen in for fresh ideas to spark your board's enthusiasm and make this giving season your best one yet.Question to consider before listening:  How do you tap into your board's energy and connections during the giving season? Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a topic? Email us at nonprofitradioshow@gmail.com.You can also follow us on these social media channels: Facebook: www.facebook.com/nonprofitradioshow Instagram: www.instagram.com/nonprofitradioshow Twitter: @smallnonprofits LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/nonprofit-radio-show/ You got this.

Nick has landed in Melbourne from California, where he is joined by Lee Mottershead on the day between the Cups. Reflecting on the remarkable victory of Ethical Diamond in Del Mar, Willie Mullins joins Nick in the Qantas departure lounge, while your host tracks down the winning owners - Andrew and Michael Heffernan - after they have touched down. At the Call of the Card event, Nick talks to Racing Victoria CEO Aaron Morrison, defending Cup champion Robbie Dolan, Racing.com host Michael Felgate and man of the moment in Australia Stephen Power aka The Racing Blogger.

In this key conversation, Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption President & CEO Rita L. Soronen maps out a modern playbook for governing with purpose while sustaining momentum after years of change. She begins with the Dave Thomas legacy—not as a branding exercise, but as a lived journey that shaped a national public charity with a singular focus: permanency for children in foster care. “If you can do one good thing in life,” Rita reflects, “the fact that he created two iconic brands—the Wendy's Company and the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption—is just remarkable.” That origin story still informs board design, revenue strategy, and leadership cadence today. The throughline for governing is respect for leaders' time and a culture where advice is welcomed, staff are empowered to execute, and collaboration fuels outcomes for children and families.Rita details a deliberately blended board: seats for Wendy's C-suite leaders (tone from the top), franchisees who steward restaurant-level campaigns, Thomas family members, and public members—researchers, policy experts, legal leaders, and child welfare practitioners—who bring depth to complex decisions. The result is governance that can guide a mission working at local, state, and federal levels without being mistaken for a corporate foundation. “We want donors to see a public charity doing serious work,” she notes, “and not assume we're fully funded by Frosty sales.”Her approach to engagement is disciplined and human. Board meetings are two in-person and two virtual per year, each paired (for the in-person sessions) with intentional social time to build trust. Meetings themselves are crisp—two and a half hours—because the real work happens in committees that meet quarterly, report out, and keep decisions moving. Between meetings, Rita runs a high-touch communication rhythm: January one-on-ones with every director, timely updates to the executive committee, and monthly check-ins to prevent surprises.On fundraising, she favors shared responsibility over quotas: franchisee-driven campaigns; a gala at Wendy's convention; personal giving from all members; and thoughtful introductions to new corporate and individual partners. Equally important is recognizing non-monetary value—when a board member's policy expertise or research acumen is as catalytic as a major gift.Finally, Rita describes their operational maturity: a formal platform (Nasdaq Boardvantage) for materials; a consent agenda; predictable deadlines; and smart seasonality—virtual meetings in December and June to avoid travel disruptions.#TheNonprofitShow #BoardGovernance #AdoptionFind us Live daily on YouTube!Find us Live daily on LinkedIn!Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_ShowOur national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits! 12:30pm ET 11:30am CT 10:30am MT 9:30am PTSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show

The story of Moses Malone is one of basketball's most remarkable - and underappreciated - journeys. Rising from poverty in segregated Petersburg, Virginia, in the early 1970s, Malone became the first modern player to jump straight from high school to the pros, quickly establishing himself as one of the game's most dominant forces. A three-time NBA MVP, relentless rebounder, and driving presence behind the rise of the early 1980s Houston Rockets and the Philadelphia 76ers' 1983 league championship, Malone redefined greatness - quietly, humbly, and unstoppably. This week, biographer Paul Knepper, author of "Moses Malone: The Life of a Basketball Prophet," joins us to explore the man behind the legend and how his life reshaped both the sport and professional basketball culture. Knepper traces Malone's rise from a poor upbringing to his groundbreaking 1974 leap to the American Basketball Association's Utah Stars - an unprecedented move that paved the way for future hoops prodigies like Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, and LeBron James. On the court, Malone was a tireless worker, perennial All-Star, and the most dominant offensive rebounder in league history. Off it, the "Chairman of the Boards" quietly mentored rising stars like Charles Barkley and Hakeem Olajuwon, showing that greatness could coexist with humility. Through rare interviews and meticulous research, Knepper restores Malone's rightful place in basketball history - not just as a Hall of Famer, but as a "prophet" of professionalism, perseverance, and quiet excellence. PLUS: Your chance to win a copy of "Moses Malone" via this week's trivia contest!   AND: Is the new Amazon Prime NBA theme song "Victory" better than John Tesh's iconic "Roundball Rock"? You make the call!   + + +   SUPPORT THE SHOW: Buy Us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/goodseatsstillavailable The "Good Seats" Store: https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=35106 BUY THE BOOK (AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!): "Moses Malone: The Life of a Basketball Prophet": https://amzn.to/4oHEZJg SPONSOR THANKS (AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!):  Old School Shirts.com (10% off promo code: GOODSEATS): https://oldschoolshirts.com/goodseats Royal Retros (10% off promo code: SEATS): https://www.503-sports.com?aff=2 FIND AND FOLLOW: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GoodSeatsStillAvailable Web: https://goodseatsstillavailable.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/goodseatsstillavailable.com X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodSeatsStill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodseatsstillavailable Threads: https://www.threads.net/@goodseatsstillavailable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodseatsstillavailable/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodSeatsStillAvailable/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/good-seats-still-available/

Nick has landed in Melbourne from California, where he is joined by Lee Mottershead on the day between the Cups. Reflecting on the remarkable victory of Ethical Diamond in Del Mar, Willie Mullins joins Nick in the Qantas departure lounge, while your host tracks down the winning owners - Andrew and Michael Heffernan - after they have touched down. At the Call of the Card event, Nick talks to Racing Victoria CEO Aaron Morrison, defending Cup champion Robbie Dolan, Racing.com host Michael Felgate and man of the moment in Australia Stephen Power aka The Racing Blogger.

Boards have become a unique discipline and culture within climbing, so we created a recurring podcast focused on the latest things happening in board climbing and what it means for our sport from industry veterans and board lovers: Michael Rosato (Director of Marketing at Tension) and Joshua Horsley.This week Michael took a vacay, but he was replaced by the inimitable board lord Benn Wheeler!Media Mentioned:Noah Wheeler FA's a new V15 on the TB2Wheel Rock “Olympian vs V17 Climber”Wedge Video “This training board is legendary — here's why”Patreon Questions (join Patreon for extended cut with answers):Tips for setting a spray wall? Did you set one?Why aren't you on the leaderboards even though you climb all the hard ones?How do you like the 2024 MB?Are boards becoming more consistent between brands?Why is 8a harder on a board than outdoors? (Is it?!)Top 5 us boards vs top 5 euro boarders, who wins?Join Patreon: HERE Follow us on Instagram: HERE Visit our podcast page: HERE

(0:00) Intro(1:25) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel(2:12) Start of interview(3:01) Karen's origin story(3:44) Early Career and Transition to Technology(5:40) The Dot-Com Era and her time at Brobeck and later at Orrick.(8:50) Her transition to Prosper Marketplace (Chris Larsen's company) (9:40) Her time at Box, Inc. and Apple *Reference to E179 with Jack Lazar(13:14) Her journey to Venture Capital.(14:16) Joining B Capital (in 2019) and the firm's investment focus(16:16) The nature of B Capital's partnership with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) (19:32) Governance in Early Stage Companies(20:42) Her role as a board partner of her firm. *Reference to VCBA program(23:22) Building Trust in Governance "It starts on day one. And that trust is just, is literally earned through every conversation, every interaction, and certainly every board meeting."(25:41) Founder-Friendly Terms and Market Changes(28:43) The Importance of Governance During Crisis(31:52) CEO Succession and Leadership Transition(37:45) Advisory Boards vs. Fiduciary Boards(40:06) On board observers(44:08) Board Committees and Their Evolution(48:10) The Debate: Stay Private or Go Public(51:37) Books that have greatly influenced her life:Annie Duke's Thinking in Bets (2018)Ray Dalio's Principles (2017)Shoe Dog by Phil Night (2016)(52:00) Her mentors: David Geyer (Brobeck), Aaron Levie (Box), Howard Morgan (B Capital)(52:48) Quotes that she thinks of often or lives her life by: "never cut what you can untie". And the other is "never confuse motion with progress."(53:03) An unusual habit or an absurd thing that she loves. (53:25) The people she most admires(55:50) Diversity on Boards in Venture CapitalKaren Page is a General Partner and Board Partner at B Capital. As a Board Partner, she collaborates with portfolio company leadership, B Capital's investment team and the firm's network of advisors to provide best-in-class strategic guidance You can follow Evan on social media at:X: @evanepsteinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/epsteinevan/ Substack: https://evanepstein.substack.com/__To support this podcast you can join as a subscriber of the Boardroom Governance Newsletter at https://evanepstein.substack.com/__Music/Soundtrack (found via Free Music Archive): Seeing The Future by Dexter Britain is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Matt Formston on Resilience, Trust, & Surfing Life's Biggest WavesEpisode IntroductionWhat does it take to ride a four-story wave you can't see? How do you turn a diagnosis of blindness into a world championship mindset? In this profoundly powerful episode, Steve sits down with Matt Formston, a world champion adaptive surfer, Paralympian cyclist, and Guinness World Record holder.Blind since the age of five, Matt shares his journey from facing extreme bullying and violence in his youth to finding his strength in adversity. He opens up about the pivotal role his parents played in shielding him from limiting beliefs, his struggle to prove he "wasn't disabled," and his ultimate breakthrough to accepting and maximizing his true self.This is a raw conversation about the power of family, the non-negotiable nature of trust, and the relentless pursuit of becoming the best version of yourself.--About Our GuestMatt Formston is an Order of Australia member, multiple-time world champion in both surfing and cycling, and the Guinness World Record holder for surfing the largest wave ever ridden by a vision-impaired athlete at Nazaré, Portugal.Beyond his athletic accolades, Matt is a businessman, a passionate advocate for disability inclusion, and a father dedicated to instilling core values in his children. His story is captured in the acclaimed documentary, The Blind Side.--Follow Our GuestWebsite: https://www.mattformston.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattformston/Follow Us OnHost Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestevehodgson/Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharewithsteve/--Episode Highlights00:00 - The "Blind Surfer" is introduced: "They're going to kill the blind guy."01:44 - Steve welcomes world champion and Paralympian, Matt Formston.02:43 - How Matt defines the "noise" of life.03:40 - Matt's story: From blindness and bullying to world titles.07:12 - The extreme bullying that led to a cycle of violence.09:25 - The pivotal moment his parents hid a grim diagnosis from him.13:59 - The shift from fighting to prove himself to fighting for his best self.17:45 - The household rule: The word "can't" was banned.21:13 - Preparing to surf a 51ft wave at Nazaré you can't see.25:27 - Matt's 3-step framework for attempting anything you're scared of.26:30 - Facing fear and self-doubt as a father.30:46 - The powerful values mantra Matt teaches his kids every night.32:47 - The unexpected advantage of blindness: Radical presence.35:39 - Why his disability is not a "superpower."39:24 - Simple fixes for inclusion that make people feel seen.46:05 - Matt's #1 non-negotiable in life and business: Trust.51:23 - The one piece of advice for anyone feeling limited.55:07 - What's next: Boards, a book, a new film, and freediving.57:50 - How to connect with Matt.

"At RX, we celebrate failure, which is kind of a strange thing to say," said RX CEO Hugh Jones on the November 2025 edition of Trade Show Talk.  Why?   "Failure is actually a part of the executive process and making great choices," he said In this episode, Host Danica Tormohlen delves into this topic and more with Jones, who shares the company's recent growth and strategic bets in the trade show industry.   Jones discusses a broad range of topics, including RX's expansion into Saudi Arabia, digital product development, and the importance of celebrating failures to drive innovation and leadership.   For context: RX, a division of public company RELX and ranked No. 2 on the Stax Top 20 Exhibition Organizers List (by revenues), produced 282 face-to-face events in 25 countries in 2024, and these events served 41 industry sectors and attracted more than 6 million participants, according to its 2024 Annual Report. Some of RX's flagship events include New York ComicCon, JCK, ISC West, and FIBO Global Fitness. In its most recent earnings report in August, RX saw 8% growth year over year for the first half of 2025.  The episode also features interviews with Legends Global GM Rodney Falk on the Cincinnati convention center's reopening in January 2026 and Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance Executive VP Tommy Goodwin on the U.S. government shutdown's impact on the industry.  00:00 Introduction to Trade Show Talk  00:34 Meet Hugh Jones, CEO of RX  01:22 Sponsorship Message from Legends Global  02:08 Hugh Jones' Background and Philosophy  04:17 Interview with Hugh Jones Begins  04:24 The Importance of Taking Risks  07:16 RX's Expansion and Acquisitions  08:36 Digital Transformation at RX  11:39 Innovative Approaches in Trade Shows  15:16 Navigating the Pandemic and Strategic Changes  20:25 Value-Based Selling and Customer Focus  29:08 Advocacy, Sustainability, and Talent in the Trade Show Industry  37:40 The Importance of Standardization in Events  40:30 Digital Innovation and Future Trends  44:42 Real-Time Matchmaking and Industry Trends  46:08 AI in Trade Shows: Strategy and Implementation  49:41 Personal Insights: Monday Morning Routine  52:24 Upcoming Events and Travel Plans  54:35 Hobbies and Family Life  55:55 Worst Business Advice Ever Received  58:25 Cincinnati Convention Center Update  01:14:27 Advocacy Update with Tommy Goodwin  01:22:03 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes    This episode is brought to you by Legends Global.   Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. Legends Global delivers a fully integrated suite of premium services—from feasibility and consulting to venue management, sales, merchandise, hospitality, partnerships, content and booking. The company's white-label approach keeps partners front and center while leveraging the power of their global network with more than 450 venues, 20,000 events, and 165 million guests annually. Learn more at LegendsGlobal.com.     Guest bio: Hugh Jones   Chief Executive Officer   Every executive has to place bets in order for the value propositions to remain relevant to the customers, but not every bet has to work. Hugh believes that executives learn by both our successes and our failures. That philosophy has served Hugh well over the years since joining RELX in 2011, following the purchase of Accuity where he was Chief Executive Officer. In addition to leading Accuity to become one of the world's largest and most significant companies in the payment routing and Anti Money Laundering sectors, Hugh has also led Fircosoft, NRS, I.C.I.S, Estates Gazette (EG) and Cirium; and before joining RX he was Global Managing Director within the Risk and Business Analytics Division.   Hugh's philosophy has seen him lead large scale acquisitions and subsequent integrations of many companies that now reside and prosper within the RELX portfolio. Hugh joined RX as CEO at the start of 2020, bringing with him plenty of experience in public company protocol and all facets of business management including P&L oversight, talent development, forecasting, sales execution, technology innovation and product discovery, launch and growth.   Hugh's experience has been invaluable in navigating RX's response to challenges and his strategic understanding of technological innovation has accelerated the use of digital and data products and services across RX events, as an ongoing core component of RX face to face events. Passionate about building a culture of collaboration, exploring, risk taking, accountability and courage, Hugh champions the creation of a psychologically safe and inclusive workplace for all.  versed in public company protocol and all facets of firm management including P&L oversight, talent development, forecasting, sales, technology and product innovation, discovery, launch and growth.   A mélange of exceptional investment and overall management qualifications, combined with superior analytical leadership. Accustomed to and effective in high-profile executive roles, making high-stakes investment decisions with world-class clients and customers. Versed in leading investor forums at a publicly traded firm, commercializing data streams, contributing forward-thinking vision and overcoming complex business obstacles.   More than two decades of experience building corporate value by creating rich data streams that provide new solutions to difficult corporate challenges. Successful at developing and coaching top executive teams, leading sales efforts, and negotiating complicated corporate and functional business deals with financial institutions, corporations and governmental agencies.  • Member of the Young President's Organization (YPO) since 2009 • Served on numerous Boards for the benefit of Private Equity firms • Winner of the 2013 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in Financial Services for the Midwest Region • Holds a BA in economics from Yale University cum laude and an MBA from the University of Michigan  Guest bio: Tommy Goodwin is Executive Vice President for the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA), the advocacy association for the business events industry. In this role, he leads ECA's work on behalf of the interconnected ecosystem of exhibitors, event and meeting organizers, suppliers, venues, and destinations that comprise the global business events landscape.     Prior to joining ECA, Tommy spent more than 20 years leading social impact, member value, public affairs, and international engagement efforts for several globally recognized associations and corporations, including Oracle, AARP, and the Project Management Institute (PMI). Additionally, he was a research fellow at Harvard Business School focused on the international political and legal environment in which businesses and social enterprises operate.     Tommy has a B.B.A. from The George Washington University, an M.B.A. from Auburn University, and a Postgraduate Diploma in European Union Law from King's College London. He also holds several certifications including a Project Management Professional from PMI, a Certified Meeting Planner from the Events Industry Council, and a Certified Association Executive from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE).     Recognized by The Hill in its list of association "Top Lobbyists" every year since 2020, Tommy was also named a "Leading Association Lobbyist" by CEO Update/Association TRENDS in 2023. He has also been elected as a Fellow by ASAE (2022), named an "Association Innovation Leader" by DCA Live (2022), received the "Industry Support Award" from Trade Show News Network (2022), and recognized as an events industry "Changemaker" by MeetingsNet (2022).     Tommy currently serves on the advisory boards of Factum Global and The Iceberg. He is also a past president of the National Institute of Lobbying & Ethics and a past chair of ASAE's Executive Management Professionals Advisory Council and Advocacy Council.    Host bio: Danica Tormohlen    Meet Danica Tormohlen, a dynamic force in the trade world who's been telling compelling stories for more than 30 years. As VP of Group Content at Informa, she's the mastermind behind Trade Show News Network, bringing the pulse of the industry to life. When she's not crafting engaging content, you'll find her behind the microphone hosting the Trade Show Talk podcast, where she chats with industry movers and shakers.    A proud Mizzou Journalism School grad (go Tigers!), Danica has left her mark across the events industry landscape, from SISO to Trade Show Executive. Her trophy shelf sparkles with journalism awards, but what really gets her excited is breaking new ground for women in the industry. As a founding member and current president of the Women in Exhibitions Network North America, she's passionate about lifting others up while climbing the ladder herself.    When she's not reporting on trade shows and events, you'll spot Danica pounding the pavement as an enthusiastic runner or rolling up her sleeves with the National Charity League, proving that giving back is always in style. Her secret sauce? A perfect blend of journalistic integrity, industry insight, and boundless energy.     Catch Danica's latest thoughts on LinkedIn and X, where she's always sharing industry insights with a personal twist.   

On this flexibly numerical episode of the Shut Up & Sit Down Podcast, Tom and Matt are, you guessed it, talking once again about games with CARDS, BOARDS, and DICE! In exactly that order - each game picking up a new component like a hungry Katamari.First up is Duel for Cardia - a perplexing little two-player dueller that lets you hop back in time to un-win your opponent - swiftly followed by 20 Strong, a solo-only game of clobbering a wolf. Or escaping a dream! Or becoming an alien. It's a modular game system, you see.Finally, we're chatting about Vantage - an open-world board game that's one of 2025's biggest! And Tom's feeling all confused about it…Have a great weekend, everyone!Timestamps: 02:12 - Duel for Cardia11:23 - 20 Strong25:37 - Vantage

It's Season 5 Episode 5 of Conversations From The Darkside HALLOWEEN NIGHT EDITION! Join Rob "Flack" O'Hara and Amigo Aaron for a look at those places in the world that man fears to tread. This week we'll cover this weeks goings on in News MACABRE, and then we'll start our discussion on Witch Boards and Tarot....from the history of the subject, to the modern evolutions, and we'll close with viewer MEDIA and Halloween surprises!! Kick back, grab a beverage, turn down the lights, and enjoy our dark conversation on this season finale.

In the eleventh episode of season 4, host Dr. U. Grant Baldwin, Jr., Director of the Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH) Program at Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies (CGI), is joined by Dr. Cara English, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Academic Officer (CAO) of CGI, to unpack the complex world of state licensing boards and their impact on clinical Doctors of Behavioral Health. Together, they explore why licensing boards exist, what happens when they fail to evolve with healthcare's changing landscape, and how DBHs are leading conversations around reform, advocacy, and telehealth regulation.About the Podcast Guests:Dr. U. Grant Baldwin, Jr., DBH, has held executive leadership positions in behavioral health agencies and served as a Research Associate with the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He provides consultation and training to primary care executives and healthcare practitioners nationwide. He has collaborated with experts to offer guidance for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Center of Integrated Healthcare and, as a member of the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy–Insomnia Leadership Panel, contributed to advancing the training of practitioners in evidence-based behavioral health practices for veteran care. He has developed integrated behavioral health programs within federally qualified health centers and secured funding to expand integrated behavioral health and workforce development in rural health settings. His work has cemented the integration of psychotherapy for treating mental health and substance use disorders that exacerbate chronic medical conditions.With over 15 years of experience in healthcare management, Medicaid and Medicare program administration, organizational transformation, and innovation, Dr. Baldwin is recognized for his expertise in healthcare system redesign. He earned his Doctorate in Behavioral Health (DBH) from the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University in 2016 and completed the prestigious Johnson & Johnson Executive Health Care Program at the University of California, Los Angeles, in 2019. A healthcare researcher and a founder of the Association of Doctors of Behavioral Health, Dr. Baldwin is passionate about integrated care, reducing healthcare costs, and advancing health equity for vulnerable populations.Dr. Cara English, DBH, is the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Academic Officer of Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies (CGI) and Founder of Terra's Tribe, a maternal mental health advocacy organization in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. English spearheaded a perinatal behavioral health integration project at Willow Birth Center from 2016 to 2020 that received international acclaim through the publication of outcomes in the International Journal of Integrated Care. Dr. English served as Vice-President of the Postpartum Support International – Arizona Chapter Founding Board of Directors and co-chaired the Education and Legislative Advocacy Committees. She currently serves on the Maternal Mortality Review Program and the Maternal Health Taskforce for the State of Arizona. She served as one of three Arizonan 2020 Mom Nonprofit Policy Fellows in 2021. For her work to establish Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies, Cara was awarded the Psyche Award from the Nicholas & Dorothy Cummings Foundation in 2018 and is more recently the recipient of the 2022 Sierra Tucson Compassion Recognition for her work to improve perinatal mental health integration in Arizona.

Nick and Justin also duplicate when you get them wet. Keywords: Shawn Hatosy. Jordana Brewster. Clea Duvall. Josh Hartnett. Robert Patrick. Laura Harris. Salma Hayek. Famke Janssen. Elijah Wood. Piper Laurie. Bebe Neuwirth. Usher. Robert Rodriguez. Horror. Science Fiction. 90's.Post show song: THE HIT POINTS SONG, from the brand new BROWNWALL album, FALLING DOWN THE STAIRS FOR FALL (Nunziata, Murphy).  By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense. You can follow on Insta and on Twit and can comment on these on the Boards. You can also write a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts!Theme music by Nick Nunziata and Steve Murphy and their many bands can be heard on Soundcloud.

This weeks intro Will shares recent challenges he's faced with crowds in the ocean (and difficult people) and how he's managed his mind through the process to regain calmness and get back to performing in the surf.  Liam goes onto talk about why stoicism is so important for dealing with other surfers - in letting people be idiots by turning a blind eye (but also honouring the need to sometimes step up to the plate if a line has been crossed!).  The boys also share insights from a recent surf they'd had together and the chat moves towards , guess what? Boards!! :) the nuances of them has us hooked for life!!  In mind body stoke, Will talks about how big an impact surf skating has had on his recent performance gains.  Liam talks about his recent training programme with kettlebells whilst aiming to strike a balance of being social and having the odd beer for his optimal stoke. Stay stoked guys! Will & Liam   

On this special Halloween edition of #TheNonprofitShow, Host Julia C. Patrick welcomes “Countess” Justine Townsend of Your Part-Time Controller (YPTC), to turn board governance fears into practical know-how. Capes, cobwebs, and clever metaphors aside, the lesson is real: fiduciary duties aren't folklore; they're law. As Justine explains, “you have a legal and ethical obligation to act on behalf of the organization with their best interest in heart.” Miss that, and the consequences can rattle a boardroom harder than a thunderclap.First comes the duty of care. Think: show up, read the financials, ask questions, and make informed decisions. The monster here is the “ghost board member”—present in name only—who fails to notice a growing payroll tax balance. When the feds knock, there's no hiding in the attic. Justine's warning is blunt: “D&O insurance does not cover unpaid payroll taxes.” That's a real-world jump scare.Next is the duty of loyalty—less about blind allegiance and more about putting the organization's interests ahead of your own. Enter the “vampire board member,” pushing a property sale that benefits them more than the nonprofit. The cure: annual conflict-of-interest disclosures, board recusals, and transparency. Bonus: checking the policy box (and posting it on your website) earns trust points with watchdogs like Candid.Finally, the duty of obedience. No, not the toddler version. This means honoring laws, policies, donor restrictions, and—crucially—the mission. Beware the “zombie board member,” shambling after “money, money, money” while letting programs drift off-mission. That's how donor restrictions get broken and how repayment claims can rise from the grave. File the Form 990 on time, disclose program changes, and keep mission, vision, and values stitched tightly together.Throughout, Julia and Justine keep it witty and useful: schedule your COI renewals before year-end, disclose changes on the 990, and use fiscal sponsorship wisely during early program stages. The closing charm? A simple mnemonic: care (do the work), loyalty (put the org first), obedience (follow the rules). With that, your board won't just survive spooky season—it'll thrive all year.#NonprofitFinance #BoardGovernance #TheNonprofitShowFind us Live daily on YouTube!Find us Live daily on LinkedIn!Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_ShowOur national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits! 12:30pm ET 11:30am CT 10:30am MT 9:30am PTSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show

Governor Glenn Youngkin asked the Supreme Court of Virginia to allow him to put a handful of appointees on state college Boards of Visitors Thursday. The brief hearing comes after state senators denied the appointment in a committee meeting and Youngkin claimed more steps were needed. Brad Kutner has this report. 

Imagination and Strategy in Organizations Michael and Rebecca explored the role of imagination in organizational development, focusing on how it can help teams break free from routine and avoid burnout. Rebecca emphasized the value of developing strategy collaboratively and embedding it into systems so it becomes actionable. Michael shared a personal story about a team exercise that strengthened his relationship with his CEO, showing how facilitation can break down silos and build vulnerability within teams. Proactive Leadership in Volatile Times Rebecca highlighted the importance of facilitated conversations to create shared language and vivid pictures of possible futures. She stressed that leaders must take agency in shaping the future during times of uncertainty. Michael reflected on his leadership experience during the Great Recession, noting how proactive strategies and market exploration were essential. Both agreed that preparation and action are far better than waiting passively for challenges to unfold. Constraints Spark Creative Solutions Rebecca explained how constraints can ignite creativity, comparing children who produce better art with limited supplies to organizations that innovate within boundaries. She pointed out that major failures like the 2008 financial crisis and the 9/11 attacks were tied to a lack of imagination and unpreparedness for unexpected events. Imagination for Effective Planning Michael and Rebecca discussed how imagination can help leaders plan for multiple scenarios, both positive and negative. They emphasized that envisioning different futures calms the nervous system and prepares people for surprises. Michael encouraged leaders to think beyond worst-case scenarios, exploring opportunities for growth and using positive goal-setting to shape desired outcomes. Imagination in Strategic Decision-Making Rebecca emphasized the need to align emotions with rational decision-making and create compelling shared visions that motivate people. She argued that imagination should be treated as a serious, forward-looking tool rather than relying only on traditional approaches that analyze past performance. Imagination not only makes strategy development more effective but also more engaging and enjoyable. Website and Merchandise Rebecca shared details about her work and invited listeners to visit RebeccaSoutherns.com, where they can explore free resources and her "Possibility Packs," merchandise designed to spark imagination. Dr. Rebecca Sutherns – Imagination Strategist for Purpose-Driven Leaders Rebecca Sutherns, Ph.D., is the CEO and Founder of Sage Solutions, where she helps purpose-driven leaders close the gap between what matters most to them and what they actually do. With more than 27 years of global experience as a bestselling author, master facilitator, and coach, Rebecca is known for turning imagination into a strategic advantage. She brings analytical rigor, warm energy, and adaptability to strategy, governance, and decision-making. Her work began with a simple but powerful observation: many leaders stay stuck in past patterns, overlooking new possibilities. She discovered that a “failure of imagination” is often the hidden reason behind team misalignment and even global challenges. Today, she equips Boards and executives to distinguish what is fixed from what is flexible as they shape the future in times of rapid change. Through her ELASTIC framework, Rebecca helps non-profit leaders reimagine their next chapter with creativity and clarity. Whether through strategic planning facilitation or her innovative Possibility Packs, she champions imagination as a learnable skill and a collective practice—helping leaders co-create vivid mental pictures of what's possible and proactively "dent the world."

Hosts Regan Brown and Bill Mann, President of GB Group Construction & Painting, sit down with Cyndee Woolley, Founder of C2 Communications and a seasoned public relations expert. Together, they explore best practices for engaging boards and communities, the lasting impact of Hurricane Ian on Florida's condo associations, and the critical role of effective communication during crises. Cyndee also shares insights from her journey in public relations, highlighting the importance of community engagement, active listening, and strategic advocacy in shaping local legislation. The conversation rounds out with a discussion on budgeting for communication within HOAs and why consistent outreach is key to building stronger, more resilient communities.

BEST OF - We have the latest on Hurricane Melissa's impact on Jamaica. A new UNF poll shows Republicans lead Florida's gubernatorial race, plus how voters feel about the Epstein files and President Trump. Also, an angry Davenport mom boards a school bus to confront a student accused of bullying her kids, the latest on the government shutdown and Trump's Asia trip, and new details on how U.S. officials tried to flip Nicolás Maduro's pilot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BEST OF - We have the latest on Hurricane Melissa's impact on Jamaica. A new UNF poll shows Republicans lead Florida's gubernatorial race, plus how voters feel about the Epstein files and President Trump. Also, an angry Davenport mom boards a school bus to confront a student accused of bullying her kids, the latest on the government shutdown and Trump's Asia trip, and new details on how U.S. officials tried to flip Nicolás Maduro's pilot.

Benjamin Gordon is founder and Managing Partner of Cambridge Capital. He draws on a career building, advising, and investing in supply chain companies. Benjamin has led investments in outstanding firms including XPO, Grand Junction, Bringg ,  Liftit , and others. Prior to Cambridge Capital, Benjamin built BGSA Holdings into a global leader in M&A for the supply chain sector. As CEO of BGSA, Benjamin led the firm's efforts, advising on over $2 billion worth of supply chain transactions. Benjamin has worked with firms such as UPS, DHL, Kuehne & Nagel, Agility Logistics, NFI Logistics, GENCO, Nations Express,  Raytrans , Echo Global, Dixie, Wilpak, and others. Prior to BGSA Holdings, Ben founded 3PLex, the Internet solution enabling third-party logistics companies to automate their business. Benjamin raised $28 million from blue-chip investors including Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs,  BancBoston Ventures , CNF, and Ionian. 3PLex was then purchased by Maersk. Prior to 3PLex, Benjamin advised transportation and logistics clients at Mercer Management Consulting. Prior to Mercer, Benjamin worked in his family's transportation business, AMI, where he helped the company expand its logistics operations. Benjamin is an active civic leader who is committed to giving back to the community. As founder and chairman of  GesherCity , he boosted young adult volunteerism, expanding the organization to over 100,000 members in twenty locations. Benjamin has also served on the Boards of several non-profit groups, including the Palm Beach United Way, the Palm Beach Federation, the Palm Beach Young Presidents' Organization (YPO), the JDC, the JCCA, the Middle East Forum, and various other community organizations. Benjamin received a Masters in Business Administration from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale College. Sean Dehan serves as the VP of Corporate Strategy and Corporate Development at Truckstop, bringing over 12 years of experience in crafting and executing growth and product strategies for technology businesses that drive exceptional value for customers. A University of Texas graduate and Austin native, he resides in the city with his wife and four children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Internal medicine physician Rajeev Khanna discusses his article, "I passed my medical boards at 63. And no, I was not having a midlife crisis." He shares his journey of studying for the ABIM exams decades after medical school, balancing family skepticism, humor, and determination. Rajeev reflects on aging in medicine, the evolution of study tools, and the deeper purpose behind lifelong learning. Viewers will learn how passion, perseverance, and self-belief can redefine success at any age, and why ambition does not expire; it simply adapts. This episode delivers insight and motivation for anyone chasing a goal later in life. Our presenting sponsor is Microsoft Dragon Copilot. Want to streamline your clinical documentation and take advantage of customizations that put you in control? What about the ability to surface information right at the point of care or automate tasks with just a click? Now, you can. Microsoft Dragon Copilot, your AI assistant for clinical workflow, is transforming how clinicians work. Offering an extensible AI workspace and a single, integrated platform, Dragon Copilot can help you unlock new levels of efficiency. Plus, it's backed by a proven track record and decades of clinical expertise, and it's part of Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare, built on a foundation of trust. Ease your administrative burdens and stay focused on what matters most with Dragon Copilot, your AI assistant for clinical workflow. VISIT SPONSOR → https://aka.ms/kevinmd SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended

What really happens behind the glossy headlines of startup success? For every bold founder story, there's a quiet trail of "scar tissue"—the hard-earned lessons that shape how leaders grow. In this episode, Jonathan "JJ" Jeffries, Co-Founder and CEO of Think & Grow, shares what 16 years in the trenches with companies like Stripe, Square, Dropbox, and Peloton have taught him about scaling—and why true leadership is forged through resilience, not perfection. JJ's firm is about to release one of the most comprehensive global studies ever conducted on startup board governance, featuring insights from over 750 directors, founders, and venture capitalists. His research reveals how the best companies build boards that don't just advise—they accelerate. In this episode, JJ breaks down how to build sustainable growth, rethink board dynamics, and lead with the lessons you've earned—and how you can do the same. Building Companies with "Scar Tissue" What does "scar tissue" really mean in the world of leadership? For JJ, it's the resilience and perspective that only comes from experience—especially when things don't go as planned. From his early career as a soccer coach to leading a global advisory firm, JJ shares how empathy, trust, and humility have become cornerstones of his business philosophy. He explains that growth isn't just about strategy or capital—it's about people. Whether you're leading a startup or a thousand-person company, success depends on your ability to align communication, trust your team, and make space for reflection. As he puts it, "You're only as good as the last piece of work you've delivered." JJ dives into how service-based founders can manage pressure, avoid burnout, and still lead with purpose. The Future of Boards and the AI Revolution JJ's forthcoming Think & Grow Global Board Governance Study uncovers powerful shifts in how startups are structuring their boards. For the first time in history, underrepresented individuals now hold over 50% of board seats in the U.S.—a milestone signaling a more diverse and inclusive leadership landscape. He also reveals how AI is shaking up boardroom priorities, with 50% of directors already pushing companies to explore AI integration and another 35% planning to do so soon. But JJ cautions that many boards still lack hands-on experience with these technologies—a knowledge gap that could shape (or stall) innovation in the years ahead. The conversation closes with JJ's reflections on communication as the defining skill of scalable leadership. Whether across continents or teams, clarity and consistency create culture—and often determine whether a company thrives or fractures. Enjoy this episode with Jonathan "JJ" Jeffries… Soundbytes 04:49 "You're only as good as the last piece of work you've delivered, really. And that can take a taxing amount of effort and time in your headspace." 11:24 "For the first time in history, underrepresented persons are now over 50% of startup boards." 33:00 "I'd happily work endless hours and do what you need to do as a founder and have done for years. And I'm probably starting to understand that I can not do that." Quotes "You're only as good as the last piece of work you've delivered." "The biggest thing missing in most businesses is a common language." "Trust is the one reason someone will buy you." "Every time you hire someone, your culture changes." "Growth isn't a one-time event—it's a sustainable pattern." Links mentioned in this episode From Our Guest Website: https://thinkandgrowinc.com Connect with Jonathan "JJ" Jeffries on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-jeffries-thinkandgrow Connect with brandiD Find out how top leaders are increasing their authority, impact, and income online. Listen to our private podcast, The Professional Presence Podcast: https://thebrandid.com/professional-presence-podcast Ready to elevate your digital presence with a powerful brand or website? Contact us here: https://thebrandid.com/contact-form/

What separates thriving private boards from the ones stuck on repeat? In this eye-opening episode, Lisa G. sits down with Jack Squires, a respected expert in Privately Held Board Advisory, to uncover the hidden patterns that hold boards back — and the strategies that drive true value creation. You'll discover: 1-Why Jack is passionate about empowering privately held boards — and what makes their work so meaningful. 2-The #1 mistake boards keep repeating (and how to break the cycle for good). 3-What the Vertical Diversity Metric really means — and how it reshapes board performance. 4-How boards can evolve from governance bodies into real engines of value creation. If you're a CEO, board member, or advisor ready to elevate your board's impact — this conversation is a must-listen.

Sierra Blair was an accomplished competition climber for many years with tons of World Cups under her belt. Due to a back injury she had to stay low to the ground and this lead her to the MoonBoard. It's been love ever since and she has transitioned from her competition career into the outdoors where she is focused on bouldering in Arizona.Patreon Questions (join Patreon for extended cut with answers):What's her favorite MoonBoard climb and why?What was it like being famous when young and what does she recommend to up and coming pro's?Join Patreon: HERE Follow us on Instagram: HERE Visit our podcast page: HERE

What happens when you stop fishing for board members in the same small pond and start casting into the ocean? According to TD Smyers, CEO and co-founder of BoardBuild.org, you get a board that actually reflects the people you serve and a lot more horsepower where it counts. TD admits he learned the hard way. Traditional recruiting leans almost entirely on the social circles of executives and current directors, which means sameness on repeat. BoardBuild flips that habit by opening a national pool and enabling a mutual search that matches what nonprofits need with candidates who are eager and prepared to serve.TD frames diversity with refreshing specificity: race and ethnicity, age, gender, geography, and industry. The platform lets organizations search intentionally across those dimensions and beyond. Why it matters shows up in the results. A six-month study by Maya Consulting found that members sourced through the platform immediately energized strategic planning, governance, and fundraising. Board giving, often stuck around seventy percent participation nationally, moved upward as many of these new directors gave beyond their peers. That is not luck; that is design.The modern boardroom, TD notes, isn't limited by zip code. Remote participation widened the talent aperture without dulling performance. The real work, TD reminds us, happens between meetings—inside committees and follow-through—not during the quarterly roll call.Two BoardBuild differentiators drive outcomes. First, the pool: “We built BoardBuild so there are no barriers to that pool,” TD says. No geographic, language, or socioeconomic walls. Second, the magic of mutual search: candidates define the causes and roles they want, organizations define the skills and lived experience they need, and “when passion and specificity meet the need, the magic happens.”Funders are paying attention too. If you want smarter stewardship of grant dollars, strengthen the people making the decisions. Community foundations and statewide associations now use BoardBuild to help their grantees fortify boards with purpose and capacity. The net effect is a sector that collaborates more, competes smarter, and grows up a bit on boardroom practice. TD' thesis is simple and persuasive: treat board service like the part-time job it really is, recruit from a larger world, and watch your organization's strategy and resources stop wobbling.#TheNonprofitShow #BoardGovernance #NonprofitLeadershipFind us Live daily on YouTube!Find us Live daily on LinkedIn!Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_ShowOur national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits! 12:30pm ET 11:30am CT 10:30am MT 9:30am PTSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show

Nick and Justin would trade their pod for these pods in a heartbeat. Keywords: Donald Sutherland. Brooke Adams. Jeff Goldblum. Apocalypse. Philip Kaufman. Science Fiction. Classic Film.Post show song: THE ANTHEM OF BIGBUDDY, from the brand new THE WIZARD'S KEYS album, TELLING CONSIDERABLY MORE LIES BY THE FIRE (Nunziata, Murphy).  By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense. You can follow on Insta and on Twit and can comment on these on the Boards. You can also write a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts!Theme music by Nick Nunziata and Steve Murphy and their many bands can be heard on Soundcloud.

Rotten or damaged deck boards can ruin your deck and pose safety risks. Learn how to identify, repair, and replace boards the right way.

Boards are getting the wrong cybersecurity information. But, what do boards really need to know? And how do we fix this problem? Let's find out with our guest Dr. Keri Pearlson, MIT Sloan School of Management. Your hosts are Kip Boyle, CISO with Cyber Risk Opportunities, and Jake Bernstein, Partner with K&L Gates.   HBR Article -- https://hbr.org/2023/10/a-tool-to-help-boards-measure-cyber-resilience   LinkedIn -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/kpearlson/   Register for "Oktane on the Road in Seattle" -- https://regionalevents.okta.com/seattle-oor-exec-panel-okta

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Those Nomads are roaming again Legion is Legioning, but hey, at least there is flying from the get go Dantooine is a Wreck(age) FFXIV is here for Spooky Season And, we are talking with ourselves All that and more coming up right now... Podcast Audio Raw Video http://youtu.be/4oTusrZCzo4 Open Welcome to episode #439 of the podcast celebrating you, the Alea Iacta Est gaming community, the die has been podcast. This is Mewkow: To my left is Mkallah: - (listen, there is a wedding shower and a witch's tea next saturday, I am gonna need everyone to not snack on random sweets in the guild kitchen, you can have the left overs). And to my right is Tetsemi: (catch phrase here). This week we are talking to ourselves. Just a note, please keep AIE's Kramer in your thoughts. He will be out of the games indefinitely due to a stroke on the evening of October 5th. Right now he is in a long-term acute care hospital and the last thing we heard is that he is making small improvements. Ok, we'll be digging into what we have been up to shortly, but first, let's cover this week's news... AIE News Community Mandatory Fun Nights Where the fun is mandatory but the attendance is not. Sunday - Destiny 2 8:30 pm Eastern Monday - GW2 9:30 pm Eastern Monday - STO 10:00 pm Eastern Tuesday - SWTOR 9:00 pm Eastern Wednesday - HFO Mythic+ Mayhem (WoW) 8:00 pm Eastern Friday - ESO 9:00 pm Eastern Saturday - LotRO 8:30 pm Eastern Saturday - FFXIV (Maps) 9:30 pm Eastern Saturday - Noob Raid (WoW) 11:00 pm Eastern Streaming and Guild Podcast News We have a ton of AIE member podcasts! Want to know where to find them? Look no further than here- New Overlords Podcast (Max and Sema) https://www.newoverlords.com Boards and Swords (Chris and Philip) https://boardsandswords.com/blog?category=Boards%20%26%20Swords Dr. Gameology ( Dr. Daniel Kaufmann ) https://drgameology.com/ STO - Fleet Action Report (Grebog and Nikodas) https://www.youtube.com/@fleetactionreport A Podcast Reborn: A FFXIV Community Podcast (Brandon aka Old Man Franks, Meagan, and Rho) - NSFL https://www.bonusroll.gg/directory/a-podcast-reborn/ NOMADS Fun times with a group in 7 Days To Die on a private server. We may pick up another survival game in the future too. Stay tuned and check in Nomads if you want to jump in. New World's Nighthaven update is live giving us a new zone, skill tree revamp, Catacombs, and log in queues! Come check us out in the fresh start server Hudsonland and say hi in the New World channel under nomads. (note that Hudsonland is currently locked though so you'd have to wait until it is unlocked if you haven't logged in there in the last 180 days) WoW Noob Raid got its first full clear on Manaforge, and yes Dankinia was there for it. Remix is going great, it's a legion revisit, and all the things we hated about Legion are still there. The best thing is you can now fly from the get go, which makes ancient mana farming much easier. WoW Classic Classic is good, not many people are online at this time and there is always room for more. SWTOR We are looking forward to update 7.8, which is going to include a unique style of Dynamic Encounter called the Wreckage of Dantooine. A ship with powerful technology is going to crash land on Dantooine, spilling out its cargo of basically terraforming bacteria and substances along with the droids to make it all happen. This will create burgeoning biomes that will start to push out the native farming land of peaceful Dantooine. Players will have the opportunity to enter the biomes and push them back by doing various activities to make a central boss accessible. We are hoping this form of Dynamic Encounter is guild friendly, meaning that everyone in a raid group will get credit as we work toward the goals. Fingers crossed! 7.8 does not have a date yet, but it should be on the test servers soon. ESO

This week's episode is one that Freddie and I have been looking forward to for some time. Please welcome Connor Bainbridge, fellow Brit, man of many talents, and 2024 Formula Kite Olympian. In this episode we get a:- run down of Paris 2024- sneak peak into the operations of Blue Fox Boards- An example of the power of giving designers and engineers critical feedback- history of his long period with F-One- understanding of what Connor is now working on at Ozone...all mixed in with some chitty chatty you've come to expect from GFP. If you like what we do, do something about it. Tell your friends, family, colleagues, anyone that'll listen about our episodes, give us positive reviews, send us donations to buymeacoffee.com/gfpodcast or go buy a t-shirt at https://genericfoilingpod.com/shop

Thank you for joining us for our 2nd Cabral HouseCall of the weekend! I'm looking forward to sharing with you some of our community's questions that have come in over the past few weeks…   Anonymous: Hi Dr. Cabral I seem to be having very slow motility and lots of undigested food. I might eat 1 meal and stay full/not hungry till the next day. When I do pass the food, so much of it is loose and undigested. I also have what feels like an air bubble that gets stuck in my throat whenever I swallow a pill. It makes it feel as though the pill gets stuck in my throat, but its a feeling that goes down and comes up with drinking of water. Im currently on mag07 and motility activators (combo of artichoke and ginger root) but I still find myself in these situations with much upper stomach pain, bloating and belching. A genesis labs stool test came back fine from the Dr., so not sure I will need a repeat? Ive only been told I have functional dyspepsia and mild gastritis, but thats it. Any advice?                          Jeff: Thank you for all you share. Being married to an IHP2 I'm very blessed with her help with my personal health journey, in addition to "Learning by Osmosis", while she listens and re-listens to every one of your 3000+ podcasts! We just listened to one of your Podcasts recommending using a bamboo cutting board instead of wood and especially plastic. What do you think of the titanium cutting boards that infomercials are pushing now?                                     Darcey: hi Dr. Cabral thank you for everything you've done for us on this health journey. I have a question about the Genesis holistic health, Genesis wild yam cream, a natural and herbal weight to help to restore hormone balance. Do you think that this actually works or do you think it's just a gimmick? it has castor oil, almond oil, grapeseed oil, wild, yam, red clover, chase tree berry, milk thistle, oat straw and cramp bark. You just rubbed too small size amounts morning and night and it's supposed to help rebalance progesterone and estrogen.                                                                                                    Bernice: Hi Dr. Cabral, I absolutely love your podcast and listen to it every day! Thank you for all the great information. I also love your supplements and take the omegas and multivitamins. I am 75 years old and over the last few years have noticed that my skin has become very thin-to the point when I bump into something accidentally, I get these big blotchy red marks. It takes about a week to go away. Is there anything at all that I can do to "thicken" my skin or to prevent these unsightly marks? Thanks so much! Bernice                                                                                                                             Richard: Hello Dr. Cabral, hope you are having a great day! In short, I have had Hashimotos for years and cant seem to get out of this hypothyroid state. I've worked with your amazing team since 2021 and have done every lab and protocol several times. I just finished the CBO & finisher for the 2nd time & now doing my quarterly detox. I also continue to do the heavy metal & parasite protocols annually. I have thyroid tissue destruction as shown by an ultrasound and have narrowed the issue to be this. My EHC recommended the thyroid gland by Vinco. I have tried this several times in the past but it made my insomnia worse & I felt overmedicated. I tried it again after using adrenal energy for several months but still no luck. Can you please provide some info on thyroid glands, the brands you  recommend and how to use them? A podcast dedicated to this would be amazing. I know you can't link products but just talking about them would be very helpful. I could be wrong but it seems like thyroid tissue destruction is rare so its hard to find this kind of info on glandulars. I just ordered the stress,mood & metabolism test to see my adrenal function and I will definitely try the Vinco again after my detox in about a week but I would love your opinion so I have something to fall back on just in case I can't tolerate the glandular. Thanks so much for all that you do!     Thank you for tuning into this weekend's Cabral HouseCalls and be sure to check back tomorrow for our Mindset & Motivation Monday show to get your week started off right! - - - Show Notes and Resources: StephenCabral.com/3544 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? 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The compliance with liscencing with state Boards should not be the challenge that it is in today's world. Coming coming from Harvey County Kansas Amy continues to battle to help people.

Nick and Justin are death, plain and simple. Speaking of plain and simple, Clive Barker as a director.Post show song: TIME TO EAT (SOME FRIES), from the upcoming BROWNWALL album, FALLING DOWN THE STAIRS FOR FALL (Nunziata, Murphy, Cunningham).  By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense. You can follow on Insta and on Twit and can comment on these on the Boards. You can also write a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts!Theme music by Nick Nunziata and Steve Murphy and their many bands can be heard on Soundcloud.

In this episode of Tank Talks, Matt Cohen is joined by James Baskin, Founder and CEO of ZeroStone AI, to explore how businesses can transition from AI experimentation to real-world impact. James, a three-time founder with multiple successful exits, shares his journey from engineering at the University of Toronto to building and selling telecom ventures alongside Globalive's Anthony Lacavera. He offers valuable insights into leadership, resilience, and overcoming imposter syndrome.Drawing from over 300 conversations with CEOs and AI leaders, James discusses why many companies are “AI-aware but not AI-ready.” He reveals how ZeroStone helps mid-market firms turn failed pilots into scalable, impactful AI systems. James also highlights the differences between generative and agentic AI, the dual transformation of technology and people, and the importance of fostering a culture of curiosity and continuous learning for long-term success. This episode offers practical advice for founders and executives navigating the AI revolution.A Quick Word from our Sponsor, FaskenAt Fasken, our clients don't wait for the future. They build it. As the first and largest dedicated emerging tech practice in Canada, our team is composed of founders, ex in-house counsel, developers and business advisors who have guided clients from startup, to scale-up, to exit. The trust of our clients has enabled us to consistently rank at the top of every major Canadian M&A, Capital Markets and Venture Capital league table. With deep industry knowledge and experience across all areas of emerging and high growth technology including ClimateTech, MedTech, Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, and AgTech we're your partners within the innovation ecosystem as you transform the landscape of what's possible.Tomorrow starts here. Own it with us.For more information, visit fasken.com/emergingtech and follow us on LinkedIn.The Founder's Journey & Imposter Syndrome (00:09:41)* “Scaling Your Everest”: the emotional toll of leadership* Facing imposter syndrome in boardrooms* Anthony Lacavera's hard advice: “You don't know what you're doing.”* How that painful truth became a turning pointFrom Go-To-Market to AI Strategy (00:16:00)* Consulting with Series A/B startups on GTM and sales* Transition to AI after dozens of founder conversations* Why most OKRs fail: objectives must tie directly to long-term strategy* Introducing a new framework rooted in “Seven Powers” by Hamilton HelmerBuilding ZeroStone AI (00:22:22)* Founding mission: help mid-market firms (>$50M revenue) unlock real AI value* Observing 300+ executive discussions on AI, awareness high, action low* Why cultural and digital transformations must happen together* Moving beyond “copilots” to autonomous, agentic AI systemsThe AI Leadership Gap (00:24:27)* Boards push for AI results, but internal teams lack clarity* “You need both a data transformation and a human capital transformation.”* The rise of self-selecting teams, who adapts, who opts out* Building cultures of learning, not fearWhy 95% of GenAI Pilots Fail (00:31:16)* Most projects don't touch core business processes* Generative AI ≠ Agentic AI: only the latter changes workflows* AI agents as “digital workers” vs. human productivity tools* How CEOs can start small, measure impact, and scale over three yearsOvercoming the Pilot Trap (00:36:30)* Scaling beyond sandboxes by fixing data architecture* The critical role of clean data lakes, enrichment, and governance* Why early-stage companies move faster than legacy enterprisesAbout James BaskinFounder & CEO of Zero Stone AIA three-time founder with successful exits, James is a seasoned expert in go-to-market strategy, OKRs, and sales leadership. Through ZeroStone AI, he is now guiding mid-market companies to unlock true, measurable value from agentic AI, moving beyond failed pilots to autonomous systems that transform businesses.Connect with James Baskin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesbaskin/Visit the ZeroStone AI Website: https://www.zerostone.ai/Connect with Matt Cohen on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/matt-cohen1Visit the Ripple Ventures website: https://www.rippleventures.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

Marc Stöckli is an entrepreneur, board member, and investor based in Switzerland. He co-founded and led Totemo AG, a leading cybersecurity company, for over two decades before its successful sale. Marc also served as Global Chair of the Entrepreneurs' Organization, guiding strategy and governance for 20,000 members worldwide. He is the author of the forthcoming book Make Boards Work, which helps entrepreneurs turn their boards into powerful assets for growth. In this episode… Most entrepreneurs know they need a board, but few know how to make it truly work for them. Too often, boards feel like a legal requirement instead of a strategic advantage. So how can business leaders transform their boards into powerful catalysts for growth and innovation? According to Marc Stöckli, a global leadership expert and board strategist, the key lies in redefining how boards function — from ego-driven oversight to collaborative, high-performing teams. He highlights that effective boards depend on trust, structure, and curiosity over judgment. By aligning strategy, behavior, and clear communication, boards can move from passive to pivotal and unlock better decision-making, stronger leadership, and sustainable business results. Tune in to this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast as John Corcoran talks with Marc Stöckli about how to make boards work as strategic assets. They discuss lessons from Marc's entrepreneurial journey, the principles of great board governance, and how to overcome ego and conflict in the boardroom. Marc also shares how his “18 Summers” philosophy helps leaders build stronger family relationships alongside business success.