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Revered science reporter and radio host Bob McDonald has devoted his career to turning our attention away from everyday perspectives and outward to the vast, intricate wonders of our planet and universe. Now, in this revealing and captivating memoir, he looks within, offering an intimate view of the path that brought him from a blue-collar background to his long-standing role as Canada's foremost explainer of all things scientific.

My guest on this episode is Bob McDonald. Bob has been the host of CBC Radio's Quirks and Quarks since 1992 and is a regular science commentator on the CBC News Network and a science correspondent for The National. He is the author of multiple books, including The Earthling's Guide to Outer Space, Canadian Spacewalkers, and The Future is Now. He has been honoured with the Michael Smith Award for science promotion from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, the Sandford Fleming Medal from the Royal Canadian Institute for Science, and the McNeil Medal for the public awareness of science from the Royal Society of Canada. He has also been made an Officer of the Order of Canada and has an asteroid named after him. Bob's most recent book is the memoir Just Say Yes, which was published in 2024 by Douglas & McIntyre. Astronaut and author Chris Hadfield says about Just Say Yes that “Bob takes his rare ability to explain the world to us all and applies it to himself in this delightful, often surprising and ever-insightful autobiography.” Bob and I talk about the importance of promoting and communicating real science amid the proliferation of misinformation and conspiracy theories (and why the closing of the Ontario Science Centre doesn't exactly help with that goal), about his initial reluctance to include the story of his childhood sexual abuse in his memoir (but why he is proud that he did), and about his work-in-progress, a book for kids that focuses on—surprise!—science. This podcast is produced and hosted by Nathan Whitlock, in partnership with The Walrus. Music: "simple-hearted thing" by Alex Lukashevsky. Used with permission.

There's More To Western Pennsylvania Than The Whiskey Rebellion! If you're a whiskey nerd of any level, of course you know this, but it's worth saying again. Previous guests such as Wigle Whiskey and Liberty Pole Spirits have done excellent work exploring the Whiskey Rebellion's place in history and its importance to the area - so if you're a new distillery looking to find your niche, you better bring something new or different to the table.  When Matt Strickland had the opportunity to return stateside from his time at Distillerie Cotes de Saints, the call came from Pittsburgh, but he had a question: what does success look like? And what will set us apart?  Before a drop was distilled or a brick laid, the answer became clear: revive a style of rye (or multiple styles, more accurately) using heritage grains, a pot still, and a three-chamber still, only the second active one in the US and third in the world. Working with only Pennsylvania farmers (including previous guest Bob McDonald) and thought leaders like Laura Fields, Matt built out the distillery with the blessings of his bosses to make it authentic and make it right, efficiency be damned.  Bringing in historically accurate features like 38-43 gallon barrels and brick, steam-heated warehouses similar to what they would have used in the 19th and early 20th centuries, The Iron City Team is creating a new, old, new again style of whiskey. We have a bit more time before the whiskies are ready for the public, but I'm as excited as anyone to try them.  Matt will also be back to talk more about his writing and education after delving a bit into his work in this episode, so more to come!  Thank you to Matt for entering the Whiskey Ring! Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, BAXUS Baxus is the world's leading collectible spirits marketplace, with user-friendly options for buyers, sellers, and collectors looking to vault their collections. Use my link below to visit the BAXUS.CO website and sign up!  BAXUS Website BAXUS on Instagram BAXUS on Facebook BAXUS on Twitter/X BAXUS on LinkedIn _________________________________________________________ If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring There are six (6) spots available at the $25/month bottle share club level. These are the last 6 spots that will ever be opened without a current member retiring - if you've been waiting, now's the time!  If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter on the website.  Iron City Distilling Iron City Distilling Website Iron City Distilling on Instagram Iron City Distilling on Facebook

As 2024 comes to a close, we compiled the many learnings - from leaders - we heard this year. So sit back with your beverage of choice and enjoy! And give us the gift of a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2L85TsT Featuring the voices - and learnings - from John Pepper, Ursula Burns, Isaac Saul, Karen Francis, Katherine Vellinga, Andrew Swinand, Barbara Oakley, Tristan Walker, Gordon Brunner, Stefan Homeister, Bonnie Wan, Bernice Ang, Trevor Lai, Denis Beausejour, Roula Clerc-Nassar, Bernd Pichler, Alex Keith, Dawn Garibaldi, Manreet Sodhi Someshwar, Shaun Reinsurance, Mary Carmen Gasco-Buisson, Ravi Chaturvedi, Mark Ciccone, Sam Avivi, Raman Sehgal, Nir Eyal, Jorge Montoya, Jessica Gleeson, Bob McDonald, Rajiv Satyal, Drew Tarvin, and Bob Gilbreath. Thank you for YOUR continued support of our podcast and our amazing guests! Heard something you missed? Be sure to go back and check out each guest's full episode. Got a suggestion for a future episode? Send a note to pgalums@gmail.com — we'd love to hear from you! Thanks for your continued support of our Learnings from Leaders podcast!

Guest host Syd Smith is joined by Bob McDonald, science journalist, author of Just Say Yes.

Bob McDonald, Canadian icon and host of CBC Radio's Quirks and Quarks, discusses his book, Just Say Yes: A Memoir. Bob McDonald has been the host of CBC Radio's Quirks and Quarks since 1992. He is a regular science commentator on CBC News Network and science correspondent for CBC TV's The National. He has been honoured with the 2001 Michael Smith Award for science promotion from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, as well as the 2002 Sandford Fleming Medal from the Royal Canadian Institute for Science, and the 2005 McNeil Medal for the public awareness of science from the Royal Society of Canada. In November 2011, McDonald was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. He is the recipient of thirteen honorary doctorates . In 2014, asteroid 332324 was officially named bobmcdonald.

“Leadership is about doing the right thing - beyond politics - for the purpose and values of the country.” Once again, this election may be the most important of our lifetime, so we hope you've made your plan to VOTE.  Bob McDonald - former P&G CEO and US Secretary of Veterans Affairs - returns to our podcast to share his unique perspective on service, leadership, people, and values and the choice we are making at this moment in our history. Beyond being a P&G Alum and an army veteran, Bob's served Republican and Democratic Presidents. His political engagement is wide, and purpose-driven - always seeking to transcend party politics. This is a reply of our conversation from October 2020 - in the midst of our LAST presidential election - but much of what we discussed is still relevant in THIS election.  Many of our leaders - across both sides of the aisle - have expressed their concerns in THIS 2024 election for our community and country. On one hand, we face a retreat and possible return to our nation's darker impulses of grievance and division. On the other, a new path forward, rooted in a greater purpose, values and principles, for the next generation. No matter what generation you belong to...if you can vote, please do. If you have friends who are on the fence, talk to them, make the case rooted in our common purpose values, and principles, and get them to vote. It's all on the line. And the next generation of leaders is counting on all of us.

CBC Radio Quirks & Quarks longtime host Bob McDonald talks about fully exposing himself in his new memoir Just Say Yes, his school report cards [“Bobby can do better...much better”], his appointment to the Order of Canada, having an asteroid named after him, getting a phonecall from Chris Hadfield in space, his interactions with Buzz Aldrin/Stephen Hawking/Carl Sagan/Peter Mansbridge, his unrestricted access visit to the Kennedy Space Center for the 2nd shuttle launch, and the upcoming 50th anniversary of Quirks & Quarks! For Bob's new memoir Just Say Yes, please visit https://douglas-mcintyre.com/collections/new-releases/products/9781771624206 For everything Quirks and Quarks on CBC Radio, please visit https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there a time when you took a chance and just said yes? Bob McDonald, the host of CBC Radio's Quirks and Quarks joins us to talk about his new memoir: Just Say Yes.

A survey commissioned by the nonpartisan Elizabeth Dole Foundation and conducted by the RAND Corporation found those caring for military members or veterans are an increasingly large group and stretched increasingly thin. It estimates more than 14 million Americans are caring for a service member and spend $9,000 a year out of pocket for care. Lisa Desjardins discussed more with Bob McDonald. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A survey commissioned by the nonpartisan Elizabeth Dole Foundation and conducted by the RAND Corporation found those caring for military members or veterans are an increasingly large group and stretched increasingly thin. It estimates more than 14 million Americans are caring for a service member and spend $9,000 a year out of pocket for care. Lisa Desjardins discussed more with Bob McDonald. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Quirks and Quarks host Bob McDonald says people are often surprised to learn he's a university dropout — a fact that's contributed to the impostor syndrome he's felt his whole life. In his new memoir Just Say Yes, Bob McDonald charts his path from an unhappy and sometimes abusive home to Canada's foremost explainer of all things scientific.

Three CBC Radio shows are teaming up to investigate how rising temperatures affect our lives and the world around us. We talk to Quirks and Quarks' Bob McDonald, White Coat Black Art's Brian Goldman and What On Earth's Laura Lynch about their special series Overheated.

Our guest today is Bob McDonald – former United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs and former CEO of Procter & Gamble. Bob brings a wealth of experience and wisdom in leadership, having guided both military and corporate teams through complex challenges. His focus on values-based leadership and attention to detail has set a high standard in organizational culture. In this episode of Scaling Culture, Ron and Bob discuss: The importance of aligning personal values with organizational goals Strategies for building a culture of trust and accountability Insights on leading through crises and driving organizational change The role of empathy in leadership and how it can impact team performance For more information about Bob or his work, please follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-mcdonald-188b2a193/ To learn more about our books or our Scaling Culture Masterclass on how to build and sustain a resilient, high performing team, please go to ScalingCulture.Org. And lastly if you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a comment and share the podcast with one of your friends or colleagues.

Greg previews the Horizon League from a stylistic and betting standpoint, examines the rosters of every team in the conference & the offseason coaching changes with Bob McDonald of HoriZone Roundtable & Greg gives his projected order of finish for the conference for the 2024-25 season! Podcast Highlights 3:07-Betting trends & styles of the Horizon League 18:42-Examination of each Horizon team rosters with Bob McDonald 49:00-Greg's projected order of finish for the Horizon LeagueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with Toronto Star columnist Susan Delacourt and The Line's Matt Gurney to break down the week in Canadian politics, writer and humourist Eli Burnstein talks about the value of understanding fine distinctions in everyday langauge, humanitarian policy researcher Abby Stoddard discusses the threats facing aid workers in Gaza, our monthly brain game That's Puzzling! returns, and host of CBC Radio's Quirks and Quarks Bob McDonald unpacks the science, mythology and magic of Monday's solar eclipse.Find more at at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

For this episode I am joined by the head boys basketball coach of the Minnetonka Skippers – Bryce Tesdahl.   Bryce and his team just won the boys class 4A state championship capping off a fabulous season.  Coaching is not new to Bryce or his family.  He is the grandson of Bob McDonald who is the all-time winningest coach in MN boys basketball history.  While he is following in his grandfather's footsteps he is also blazing his own trail.  Bryce was also an outstanding player growing up in Crosby-Ironton and helped lead them to the state tournament and also went on to play collegiately at Bemidji State.  We chat about playing for a legendary high school coach, their championship season and overcoming a losing streak against a long time conference rival in the state final.

Ep. 172: Football and baseball shaped Bob whose 33 years working for P&G culminated in his role as Chairman, President, and CEO. Under his leadership, P&G added nearly one billion people to its global customer base, and its stock price increased by 60 percent in his four years as CEO.  Following his career at P&G, Bob was selected by President Obama to head the Department of Veterans Affairs. While at the helm of the VA, Bob was able to help transform the agency into one that truly delivered better care for our Military veterans. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions. Lessons include: The small but impactful ways to be intentional about setting high standards of behavior from the top of the organization.  How to choose the harder right instead of the easier wrong. Deploying what McDonald calls ‘The 5 E's” to optimize your organizational capability. Links mentioned in this episode: Elizabeth Dole Foundation Every Cure West Point Association of Graduates Looking for a speaker for your next event? From more than 30 years of interviewing and studying the greatest winners of all time Don offers these live and virtual presentations built to inspire your team toward personal and professional greatness. Special thanks to T.J. Percell and Brian Schnorr for making this episode possible.

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On this episode of the show I had the privilege to interview Bob McDonald who has served as Secretary of Veteran Affairs under President Barack Obama, as well as the CEO of Proctor & Gamble Company. Sec. McDoanld shares advice about what it means to be a leader in both the private and public sector.

Welcome! This week I'm joined by two people at the heart of the Rosen rye and heritage grain movements: Laura Fields, head of the Delaware Valley Fields Foundation, and Bob McDonald, owner and farmer at Dancing Star Farm in central PA.  These two know more about farming and grain history than I will ever forget, and the passion is evident. If you don't already, follow Laura and Bob on Facebook - Laura posts on American Whiskey History DAILY and Bob nearly as regularly posts about the new grains being harvested, planted, and tended to on his farm.  This episode is heavy on the nerdiness, and I love it.  ______________________________________________________ Before we jump into the interview just a few quick notes: Ad-free listening is now available to $5/month patrons and above! Sign up or raise your pledge at the link below.  The first three WRP barrel picks are in! The Jack Daniel's Barrel Proof Ryes are SOLD OUT, and the Barrell Rye Finished in Armagnac Casks is now live! Patreon members get an exclusive discount for the Jack Daniel's barrels and free shipping for the Barrell pick - now's the time to up that subscription or join the Patreon if you haven't already! Our Spirits of French Lick barrel pick is done! I won't spoil the surprise, only saying it is one of only 9 or 10 barrels ever made of this whiskey (and ours will be the first to come out!) $25 members get the chance to join me on picks: one of your fellow Patreon members joined me in Lynchburg, one was on the Spirits of French Lick team, and I'll be picking one or more for the KO pick once samples come in! There are now two more spots open in the Barrel Club and 10 spots open at the $15 level for those who want to experience more of the whiskies I get to try every month (or every other month).  Join the Patreon now for early access to the barrels! If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so! Only 2 Spots Remain in the Barrel Club. The $5 tier has access to the Patreon-only segment called “Under the Influencer”, where some of your favorite YouTubers/Instagrammers/Podcasters and more join me to talk whiskey, life, and influencing. This tier will also have priority access to upcoming barrel picks and shortly will have access to ad-free episodes.  The $15 tier takes second access to the $25 tier with 10 spots divided into two: 5 for people who want to receive samples every other month, and 5 for people who want to receive them every month but in smaller numbers.  The $25 tier - for people who really want to propel the pod and website forward - will have the same benefits as the $5 tier plus right of first refusal to join me on future barrel picks, access to bottles I'm sent to taste and review, and more. Only 2 spots remain!  You can still support for as little as $1 a month if you'd like to stay up to date with these changes and news about what we've got coming up.  Finally, please do like and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you're listening - it really helps the Whiskey Ring Podcast move up the rankings.  If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to the newsletter on the website.  Dancing Star Farms Dancing Star Farms Website Dancing Star Farms Instagram Dancing Star Farms Facebook Laura Fields Delaware Valley Fields Foundation  American Whiskey History Thanks to our Lead Sponsor, Black Button Distillery  Black Button Distilling Website Black Button Distilling on Facebook Black Button Distilling on Instagram Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, ImpEx Beverages https://impexbev.com ImpEx on Instagram ImpEx on Facebook ImpEx on Twitter

Welcome back to the second installment of our captivating podcast series, where we continue our deep dive into the realm of digital transformation. Join us in another engaging conversation with Bob McDonald, the driving force behind digital transformation and CRM Experience at IBM.In this episode, we delve even further into Bob's invaluable insights on reinventing enterprises through digital transformation. Buckle up as we explore a plethora of intriguing topics that hold the key to successfully navigating this transformative journey.From deciphering intricate workflows to establishing effective management systems, Bob shares his practical wisdom gained through years of experience. Discover the pivotal role of design principles in shaping effective digital transformations and learn how to avoid common pitfalls like pocket vetoes that can hinder progress.Defining success in the context of digital transformation is a crucial aspect, and Bob elaborates on his unique perspective in just a few minutes. Tune in as he imparts his lessons learned, offering invaluable advice that can guide both beginners and veterans in the field.Stay with us as Bob takes us on an intriguing journey, touching upon OMG moments, the importance of role models, and a book recommendation that has shaped his outlook on digital transformation.00:32 Workflows02:25 Management System 05:13 Design Principles06:50 Avoiding pocket vetos 08:20 Defining success11:58 Lessons learned13:47 OMG15:05 Role models16:18 Book recommendationConnect with Bob McDonald on LinkedIn and if you're eager to be a guest on the Making Data Simple Podcast, reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com. Join our host Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, as we continue to unravel the world of trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership - all while making it both informative and enjoyable.

Welcome back to the second installment of our captivating podcast series, where we continue our deep dive into the realm of digital transformation. Join us in another engaging conversation with Bob McDonald, the driving force behind digital transformation and CRM Experience at IBM.In this episode, we delve even further into Bob's invaluable insights on reinventing enterprises through digital transformation. Buckle up as we explore a plethora of intriguing topics that hold the key to successfully navigating this transformative journey.From deciphering intricate workflows to establishing effective management systems, Bob shares his practical wisdom gained through years of experience. Discover the pivotal role of design principles in shaping effective digital transformations and learn how to avoid common pitfalls like pocket vetoes that can hinder progress.Defining success in the context of digital transformation is a crucial aspect, and Bob elaborates on his unique perspective in just a few minutes. Tune in as he imparts his lessons learned, offering invaluable advice that can guide both beginners and veterans in the field.Stay with us as Bob takes us on an intriguing journey, touching upon OMG moments, the importance of role models, and a book recommendation that has shaped his outlook on digital transformation.00:32 Workflows02:25 Management System 05:13 Design Principles06:50 Avoiding pocket vetos 08:20 Defining success11:58 Lessons learned13:47 OMG15:05 Role models16:18 Book recommendationConnect with Bob McDonald on LinkedIn and if you're eager to be a guest on the Making Data Simple Podcast, reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com. Join our host Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, as we continue to unravel the world of trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership - all while making it both informative and enjoyable.

"Welcome to Part 1 of an insightful podcast series where we delve into the dynamic world of digital transformation. Join us as we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Bob McDonald, CRM Experience at IBM, who doesn't just discuss digital transformation – he's living it.In this episode, we unveil Bob's unique perspective on reinventing the enterprise. Starting with the core concept, we explore what digital transformation truly means. With Bob's wealth of experience, we journey through the challenges of changing organizational culture and the crucial role data plays in the process.Join us as we dig deep into Bob's philosophy, learn from his practical insights, and explore the transformative power of digital transformation. If you're intrigued by the evolving landscape of business innovation and technology, this episode is a must-listen.03:12 Putting it out there05:44 Bob McDonald intro10:22 What IS digital transformation22:00 Changing culture29:23 Solving the data problemConnect with Bob McDonald on LinkedIn and if you're interested in being a guest on Making Data Simple, reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com. The Making Data Simple Podcast, hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, is your destination for navigating trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership – all while keeping things simple and fun."

"Welcome to Part 1 of an insightful podcast series where we delve into the dynamic world of digital transformation. Join us as we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Bob McDonald, CRM Experience at IBM, who doesn't just discuss digital transformation – he's living it.In this episode, we unveil Bob's unique perspective on reinventing the enterprise. Starting with the core concept, we explore what digital transformation truly means. With Bob's wealth of experience, we journey through the challenges of changing organizational culture and the crucial role data plays in the process.Join us as we dig deep into Bob's philosophy, learn from his practical insights, and explore the transformative power of digital transformation. If you're intrigued by the evolving landscape of business innovation and technology, this episode is a must-listen.03:12 Putting it out there05:44 Bob McDonald intro10:22 What IS digital transformation22:00 Changing culture29:23 Solving the data problemConnect with Bob McDonald on LinkedIn and if you're interested in being a guest on Making Data Simple, reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com. The Making Data Simple Podcast, hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, is your destination for navigating trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership – all while keeping things simple and fun."

Catch conversations that didn't make this week's podcast with Sean Parnell after his opening speech for Trump in PA, Breitbart's John Hayward, Ramaswamy campaign grassroots director Kathy Barnette, Absolute Truth host Emerald Robinson and constitutional attorney and candidate for US Senate in VA Johnathan Emord. - For more info visit the official website: https://chrisstigall.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisstigallshow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisStigall Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.stigall/ Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/StigallPod Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/StigallShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is a special treat, not only for listeners, but also for me.  I will be talking to a popular Canadian media icon and long time host of CBC's Quirk's & Quarks show, science journalist Bob McDonald. We will be talking about his new book The Future is Now: Solving the Climate Crisis with Today's Technologies. In the book, Bob brings an upbeat we can do it message to a world in need of hope. BOB McDONALD has been the host of CBC Radio's Quirks & Quarks for over 30 years. He is a regular science commentator on CBC's News and a science correspondent for CBC TV's The National. His previous book, Measuring the Earth with a Stick was shortlisted for the Canadian Science Writers Association Book Award. He has been honoured with the 2001 Michael Smith Award for Science Promotion from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada; the 2002 Sandford Fleming Medal from The Royal Canadian Institute; and the 2005 McNeil Medal for the Public Awareness of Science from the Royal Society of Canada. In 2011, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. His recent book, THE FUTURE IS NOW: Solving the Climate Crisis with Today's Technologies is a national bestseller. Support the podcast at patron.podbean.com/TheRationalView Join the Facebook discussion @TheRationalView Twiiter @AlScottRational #TheRationalView #podcast #bobmcdonald #quirksandquarks #energytransition #cleanenergy #greenenergy #nuclearenergy #atomicenergy

Mark and Gary reconnect on Father's Day as Mark opens with an update on a case he's involved with out of Arkansas as he celebrates some good news for the family involved. They also explore a order limiting disclosure of discovery information in the case being brought against former President Donald Trump and his alleged co-conspirator Walt Nauta as Mark explains why he finds himself squarely in the minority when it comes to those in his party. Watch Beyond A Reasonable Doubt and all Reasonable Doubt video content on YouTube exclusively at YouTube.com/ReasonableDoubtPodcast and subscribe while you're there.

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Sarah de Leeuw on lot, Brett Kissel on the book series Little People Big World, CBC Quirks and Quarks host Bob McDonald takes our Proust questionnaire, and more.

“The purpose, values and principles — John Smale understood the importance of the soul of the company.” Bob McDonald & Bob Gill are two P&G Alumni who share many things in common, least of which is their first name. The first is no stranger to this podcast — Bob McDonald, who served as P&G's former CEO from 2009-2013, and was the United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs from 2014-2017. And our second guest is another well known Alum to many P&G Executives — Bob GIll - who served at P&G for 28 years in many senior leadership positions - from 1974 to 2002, where he had more than a few interactions with John Smale. Both of this episode's Bobs - McDonald and Gill — have a lot to share about the purpose-inspired, caring, yet demanding and principled leader that was John Smale. For this month's podcasts, we'll be hearing reflections from leaders on John Smale, P&G's former Chairman & CEO, who led P&G from 1981-1990, and served as General Motors' Chairman from 1992-1995. These conversions are in honor o f the new book "Here Forever: The Timeless Impact of John Smale on Procter & Gamble, General Motors, and the Purpose and Practice of Business" (by Rob Garver), available now. While John Smale passed away in 2011 - he is arguably one the most influential leaders of the modern era, growing P&G more than six-fold in his tenure. And yet, Smale is largely unknown to many leaders guiding American and global businesses today. John's leadership in developing a vision for corporate purpose was decades ahead of its time. This was a book years in the making by not just the author, but many of some of the biggest leaders in business. “Here Forever” is a compelling and insightful read we'd highly recommend, and will make a great holiday gift for the admired, or aspiring leaders in your life. Pick up a copy wherever you get your favorite books Johnsmalehereforever.com goodreads.com/book/show/62350265-here-forever amazon.com/Here-Forever-Timeless-Practice-Business/dp/1667864068 /bookshop.org/p/books/here-forever-the-timeless-impact-of-john-smale-on-procter-gamble-general-motors-and-the-purpose-and-practice-of-business/18846027?ean=9781667863818

On October 24, 1992 a new voice took the helm at CBC's already venerable science program. And three decades and some 7000 interviews later, Bob McDonald is ready to look back - while still looking forward. We celebrated Bob's 30th anniversary with a show recorded in front of a live audience at the Ontario Science Centre in Toronto, where Bob began his career as a science communicator half a century ago. The event was hosted by Tapestry's Mary Hynes, as Bob was a guest on Quirks for the first time. We looked back at Bob's career, and some of the big stories in science he covered over the years, with appearances by special guests including retired Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, Nobel prize winner Art McDonald, and a whole family of friends and former guests on the program. It was a great evening of reminiscences and storytelling, with one eye on the past, but, as always with Quirks & Quarks, another on the future. ** This podcast contains bonus material not included in the radio broadcast.

Bob McDonald, the host of CBC Radio's Quirks and Quarks, joins us to answer your questions about the science and technology being used to combat climate change.

Municipal elections took place on Saturday, and many City Halls around B.C. saw some change. We get a lay of the land from political science professor Hamish Telford. In our second half, Bob McDonald, host of Quirks & Quarks on CBC, joins us to talk about his new book The Future is Now: Solving the Climate Crisis with Today's Technologies" and takes questions about how to fight climate change.

Quirks & Quarks host Bob McDonald joins the show for Ask Me Anything to answer your questions about climate change, and what can be done.

Checking on the cleanup from damages due to Hurricane Fiona. And, could hurricanes like that actually help us build back better and smarter to make our climate more livable? Author and broadcaster, Bob McDonald has some answers.

Change is not easy. It's human instinct to become comfortable with “what you know.” But sometimes a change is necessary – when CX professionals notice a problem, or recognize a way to make the customer's experience better, their instinct is to find solutions to improve how they interact with customers. And a large global technology company needs a CX leader who can bring people together into a common purpose and inspire them to do what's best for their customers. Host Steve Walker welcomes Bob McDonald, vice president of global CRM experience for IBM, for a discussion on how Bob made the case to transform their customer experience. 

NASA has unveiled the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope, allowing us to see the universe like never before. Quirks & Quarks host Bob McDonald joins us to talk about the Canadian connection, and what it means for space exploration. And in our second half, it's summer reading season and we're talking about the best books to "lift you up" with expert booksellers.

Canadian content warning: maple syrup, timbits, toques and nostalgia ahead! We're talking the best of Canadian TV: The Odyssey, Heartland, The Raccoons, Fred Penner's Place, Road to Avonlea, The Urban Peasant, The Littlest Hobo, OWL/TV, Electric Circus, SCTV and like, so many more. FURTHER DORKSCUSSION:Here are the Canadian TV shows we chatted about:HeartlandBlizzard IslandThe RaccoonsThe OdysseyFred Penner's PlaceRoad to AvonleaThe Urban PeasantThe Littlest HoboOWL/TVElectric CircusMr. DressupSCTVKenny vs. SpennyStreet CentsJonovisionMr. D North of 60BONUS CONTENT:Turk Vs. PoliceHinterland Who's WhoSOCIALS:Here's where you can find us!Lexi's website and twitter and instagramBen's website and instagram and where to buy his book: Amazon.ca / Comixology / Ind!go / Renegade ArtsDork Matter's website(WIP) and twitter and instagram and redditEnjoying dorking out with Dork Matters? Give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your pods and help us spread the word.“Keep your crayons sharp, your sticky tape untangled and always put the tops back on your markers.”  -Ernie Coombs (Mr. Dressup)

Luke Lambart, Head of Electronics Development; Bob McDonald, Chief Technical Officer; Clive Hill, Chief Engineer and Sara Scovenna, Business Development. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM ch 90, Late Shift. Presented by ARP, Inc.

Simon shares his knowledge on UNEA-5.2, the second half of UNEP's biennial United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA), and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). UNEA functions as the world's parliament on the environment, where global environment ministers congregate to debate and decide on priorities of environmental concern in the context of nation states and the global community. Due to COVID-19, the event was divided into two halves with the first part taking place almost entirely online in early 2021, and the second half shortly taking place at the end of February 2022. Some key questions covered:What is UNEA? How is it different from other environment conferences, like the climate  COP?What should we expect from UNEA5.2 at the end of February?Which issues at UNEA5.2 are particularly contentious?To learn more about the 5th session of UNEA, please visit:IGES' UNEA-5.2 Special Webpage: https://www.iges.or.jp/en/projects/unea5-2IGES' UNEA-5.1 Special Webpage: https://www.iges.or.jp/en/projects/unea5-1About our co-hosts:Andre Mader leads the IGES unit on Biodiversity and Forests and is adviser to an IPBES Technical Support Unit hosted by IGES.  He has a background in conservation management, science and policy, and has practiced mostly in Switzerland, Canada, the UAE, and his land of birth, South Africa.Bob McDonald leads our Technology Solutions unit at IGES.  He has decades of experience in IT and Web Development, but is an interested outsider when it comes to environmental issues.  He loves making stuff, both physical and digital. Erin Kawazu is a Programme Coordinator in Knowledge Management and Communications, Strategic Management Office at IGES.  Her background is in environmental health sciences, a field that combines environmental science and public health. Off work, she can be found reading books on her ancient Kindle Keyboard, journaling, and struggling to self-teach the guitar.Simon Høiberg Olsen is Research Manager at IGES. His areas of interest include environmental governance, civic engagement, social justice and the sustainable development goals (SDGs). He has a Master's Degree in Southeast-Asian studies from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, and a PhD in Environmental Sciences and Policy from the Central European University, Hungary. In his free time he enjoys gardening, woodworking and repair."About Sustainability..." is a podcast brought to you by the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES), an environmental policy think-tank based in Hayama, Japan. IGES experts are concerned with environmental and sustainability challenges. Everything shared on the podcast will be off-the-cuff discussion, and any viewpoints expressed are those held by the speaker at the time of recording. They are not necessarily official IGES positions.

Bob McDonald, former secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Andrew Marshall, vice president of leadership development at the Partnership for Public Service, discuss why good leaders are the key to a good government. McDonald and Marshall discuss leading in the public sector versus the private sector, the impact and evolution of the Partnership's leadership development work and how strong leaders can help rebuild public trust in our most important democratic institution. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“My advice to young people is to focus on the purpose and the values of the organization you're going to, the character of the people in the organization. Forget about the job title, forget about the salary and focus on the things that really matter and that are enduring because those things aren't enduring.”---------*(2:00) Bob's purpose*(3:45) How Bob's North Star developed*(6:00) Bob's childhood in Indiana*(8:30) West Point days*(10:25) Post-West Point*(13:30) Leaving the military and joining the private sector*(15:40) Procter & Gamble gain Bob*(18:00) Don't fixate on a particular position*(22:25) The hardest decision Bob had to make  *(24:40) Equating leadership in the military vs. leadership at P&G*(27:00) How P&G operates*(29:45) Developing empathy as a business leader*(31:00) Inventions are almost never used for their original purpose*(34:00) What Bob did before joining the VA*(35:42) If it weren't for the VA, American medicine would be nowhere*(36:50) Lessons learned while at the VA*(41:00) The courage needed to run the VA*(43:15) The next generation of the VA*(45:20) Bob's core advice for younger vets

In this episode, Bob McDonald, the former Secretary of US Department of Veterans Affairs and the former CEO of Proctor & Gamble, discusses leadership covering values, change management culture, authenticity and servant leadership.

Today, Leentje chats with two incredible guests and Eccles community members, Heidi Woodbury and Robert "Bob" McDonald.Heidi joined the University of Utah's senior leadership team as the new Vice President for Institutional Advancement. Previously, she served as the Assistant Dean for External Relations at the David Eccles School of Business.Bob McDonald graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in the top 2 percent of the Class of 1975 and earned his MBA from the University of Utah in 1978. Before joining VA, he was Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G). He was confirmed unanimously by the United States Senate to serve as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under President Obama.Bob and Heidi narrate a little bit about their backgrounds. They share their connection to the Eccles school, how they came to know each other, and the projects they have worked on together.They share their views on empathy and how they applied it throughout their career. They also explained the role empathy plays in leadership development.Finally, Bob and Heidi offer their advice to people on finding and discovering their life purpose and Bob shares his infamous leadership tenants that have guided Heidi throughout her career.Episode Quotes:What is empathy?Bob - "(Empathy) to me is an incredibly important leadership trait. (You) really have to be able to put yourself in the other person's position and understand that, not just logically, but viscerally, to be able to provide the proper leadership."Heidi - "As far as putting somebody else before you or putting yourself in their shoes, the golden rule is to treat others as you would like to be treated. And the platinum rule is to treat others as they would like to be treated. And I think we miss that so often. Sometimes we're not listening to what it is they're trying to tell us. And sometimes, it's just the little things that go a long way."Empathy on leadership developmentBob - "I can train you in all the behaviors of leadership, their technical behaviors. We can give you the judgment to decide to use them. What I can't train you in is the love you have to have for the people you work with. And it's that love that makes your behaviors authentic. It's that love that leads to empathy. I believe the very best leaders have that love, and that love shows up as empathy."Heidi - "Most people don't want to fail. We have a hard time accepting failure. I feel empathy is a great way to help people recover. They've got to figure out how to get back out there, and you can't just tuck in and go away; you've got to brush off and figure out how you're going to go back out and try it again."Heidi on her life purpose - "This university is my purpose. It has been a transformative experience for me. Every day that I come to work, this is a calling for me, and I'm blessed to have that. How many people can say they have a job that has so much meaning to them?"Bob's advice on finding life's purpose - "Sometimes it takes time, but my suggestion is to look back across your life and look for threads of continuity in your life. As you try to connect those various activities in your life and get in touch with your passion, you try to articulate how that may ladder up to a bigger purpose."

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John MIllea chats with Bryce Tesdahl, one of Bob's grandchildren, about the coaching great and their family. Thanks to Pizza Barn in  Princeton, MN (https://www.PizzaBarnPrinceton.com) 

For this special Father's Day edition of the Bare's Den, Matt is joined by two coaches who have a very unique path.  They both played for and won a state title in Chisholm for their dad as their head coach.  Their dad however, is no ordinary head coach as he is the all-time wins leader for Minnesota boys high school head coaches with over 1,000 victories - Bob McDonald.  Both Mike and Joel also coach or have coached their own kids at the high school level.  We discuss what it was like to play for their dad, the challenges and joys of coaching your own kids and how much important their Croatian heritage is in their families lives.  Enjoy this special Father's Day episode of the Bare's Den!