Podcasts about bureaus

Send us a textUncover the secret weapon that savvy travelers have been using for years – local Visitor's Bureaus. These often-overlooked offices hold the keys to transforming good vacations into unforgettable journeys, and today we're diving into exactly why you should make them your first stop in any new destination.Whether you call them welcome centers, tourism boards, or CVBs (Convention and Visitors Bureaus), these modest offices staffed by passionate locals are goldmines of information that your smartphone simply can't match. From San Antonio to Salzburg, I've walked into these places and walked out richer – with maps, tips, and insider knowledge that changed the course of my travels.The next time you're planning a trip – whether across the state or across the ocean – make the Visitor's Bureau your first stop. Those fifteen minutes could be the most valuable time you spend on your entire journey. Have you had a great experience with a local tourism office? Share your story with us at editor@thetravelingfool.com or message us on our Facebook page!Please subscribe and leave a review on I-Tunes. Feel free to drop me an email I would love to hear from you editor@thetravellingfool.com You can sign up for my email list Past Podcasts Follow me on social media FaceBook Twitter now X LinkedInInstagram

We all want to get booked but we often lack the skills and knowledge to land the gig…on the best terms. Speaker bureau executive Jennifer Lier sits down with Darren and Mark to reveal the obstacles that keep you from getting booked, and the ‘must haves' that will get you gigs and make you unforgettable.    SNIPPETS:   • YOU are your company, brand, and product   • It's hard for you to negotiate your own gigs   • Let your bureau be your advocate   • Bureaus will not seek you out   • Bureaus look for speakers delivering at 25-30 events annually   • Most bureaus look for speakers earning $7,500+ per speech   • Bureaus speakers with fees under $10K   • Treat the bureau as your partner   • Have non-branded marketing materials ready   • Have TWO shareable demo videos: 3-5 minutes and 30 minutes   • Have a website that aligns with your brand   • Bring the bureau a gig   • Give the bureau a reason to work with you     Check out Game Changers: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com/workshops/game-changers-2025/   Check Out Stage Time University: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com

James Richardson, former Director of the Office of Foreign Assistance, joins Mike Shanley to discuss the Role of the State Department under Trump II, foreign assistance priorities, budget implications, and intra-government coordination. BIOGRAPHY: James “Jim” Richardson is the Executive Director to the 70th Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, working various ventures and programs. He is also the Executive Chairman of The Pompeo Foundation, a 501c(3) dedicated to thoughtful discussion and education on some of the world's toughest challenges. He was previously Director of the Office of Foreign Assistance at the U.S. Department of State. On behalf of the Secretary of State, he coordinated $35 billion in foreign assistance across the State Department and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), ensuring policy, performance, and budget alignment. He was also responsible for foreign assistance strategic planning, policy, and monitoring and evaluation standards. Prior to that, Mr. Richardson served as Coordinator of USAID's Transformation Task Team. He led the historic reorganization to reshape the Agency around the principle of ‘Ending the Need for Foreign Assistance,' establishing new Bureaus, policies, processes, and workforce solutions. Concurrent with his role on Transformation, Jim was Assistant to the Administrator in USAID's Bureau for Policy, Planning and Learning (PPL). He was responsible for agency-wide strategic planning, policy development, monitoring and evaluation standards, and international donor coordination. With over 25 years of private and government service, Mr. Richardson spearheaded numerous complex operations and developed an extensive public policy and legislative process background. He served as Chief of Staff for then-Congressman Mike Pompeo (KS-04) —overseeing Congressman Pompeo's offices in Washington, DC, and Wichita, Kansas. He also worked with the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee for Congressman Todd Tiahrt (KS-04), the House Armed Services Committee for Congressman Jim Ryun (KS-02), and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for Senator John Ashcroft (R-MO). He began his government career with Senator Christopher “Kit” Bond (R-MO). Mr. Richardson holds a Master of Science in Defense and Strategic Studies from Missouri State University and a Bachelor of Science in Government from Evangel University. He also graduated from the United States Air Force Air Command and Staff College (ACSC). LEARN MORE Thank you for tuning into this episode of the Aid Market Podcast. You can learn more about working with USAID by visiting our homepage: Konektid International and AidKonekt. To connect with our team directly, message the host Mike Shanley on LinkedIn.

In podcast Elke Week bespreekt Sam Verbeek met Geerten Waling en Nard Lodewijk de schaduwkanten van de integriteitsindustrie. In het bijzonder de werkwijze van het gerenommeerde bureau Bezemer & Schubad, dat ondanks zijn reputatie fundamentele fouten maakt in onderzoeken naar sociale veiligheid op de werkvloer.De vraag naar integriteitsonderzoeken is explosief gegroeid door schandalen rond #MeToo en andere misstanden bij grote organisaties. Werkgevers schakelen bureaus in om onderzoek te doen naar klachten over grensoverschrijdend gedrag. Dit moet op een objectieve en onafhankelijke manier gebeuren. Maar in de praktijk gaat het geregeld mis, ontdekten Waling en Lodewijk.Fundamentele problemen in de aanpakHet werk van Bezemer & Schubad toont hoe deze onderzoeken soms onzorgvuldig, oneerlijk en beïnvloedbaar zijn. In meerdere zaken speelt de opdrachtgever een te grote rol in het onderzoek. Beklaagden – vaak werknemers – worden onevenredig zwaar aangepakt, zonder dat hun rechten worden beschermd. Zo staat in rapporten veel irrelevante informatie, zoals subjectieve meningen van collega's, en wordt geregeld de onderzoeksvraag overschreden.Aan bod komt onder meer de zaak rond Gijs van Dijk (PvdA). Leidend daarin waren aannames in plaats van neutraal onderzoek, wat leidde tot grote reputatieschade voor het oud-Kamerlid. Ook in andere zaken, zoals die van een hr-directeur van een multinational, bleken onderzoeken van Bezemer & Schubad meer gericht op het bouwen van een zaak tegen de beklaagde dan op objectieve waarheidsvinding.Oproep tot veranderingExperts pleiten voor strengere eisen aan deze bureaus, zoals een betere waarborg van de rechten van beklaagden. Ook roepen ze op tot beter toezicht. Bureaus zoals Bezemer & Schubad hebben een vergunning nodig, maar deze wordt slechts oppervlakkig getoetst. Er is geen tuchtrecht of beroepscommissie die toezicht houdt op de kwaliteit van het onderzoek. Dit maakt de integriteitsindustrie kwetsbaar voor misbruik en onzorgvuldigheden.Slecht onderzoek schaadt niet alleen carrières en reputaties, maar ook de rechtsstaat. Tijd dat de overheid ingrijpt en orde schept in deze schimmige industrie, zeggen Waling en Lodewijk.

In podcast Elke Week bespreekt Sam Verbeek met Geerten Waling en Nard Lodewijk de schaduwkanten van de integriteitsindustrie. In het bijzonder de werkwijze van het gerenommeerde bureau Bezemer & Schubad, dat ondanks zijn reputatie fundamentele fouten maakt in onderzoeken naar sociale veiligheid op de werkvloer.De vraag naar integriteitsonderzoeken is explosief gegroeid door schandalen rond #MeToo en andere misstanden bij grote organisaties. Werkgevers schakelen bureaus in om onderzoek te doen naar klachten over grensoverschrijdend gedrag. Dit moet op een objectieve en onafhankelijke manier gebeuren. Maar in de praktijk gaat het geregeld mis, ontdekten Waling en Lodewijk.Fundamentele problemen in de aanpakHet werk van Bezemer & Schubad toont hoe deze onderzoeken soms onzorgvuldig, oneerlijk en beïnvloedbaar zijn. In meerdere zaken speelt de opdrachtgever een te grote rol in het onderzoek. Beklaagden – vaak werknemers – worden onevenredig zwaar aangepakt, zonder dat hun rechten worden beschermd. Zo staat in rapporten veel irrelevante informatie, zoals subjectieve meningen van collega's, en wordt geregeld de onderzoeksvraag overschreden.Aan bod komt onder meer de zaak rond Gijs van Dijk (PvdA). Leidend daarin waren aannames in plaats van neutraal onderzoek, wat leidde tot grote reputatieschade voor het oud-Kamerlid. Ook in andere zaken, zoals die van een hr-directeur van een multinational, bleken onderzoeken van Bezemer & Schubad meer gericht op het bouwen van een zaak tegen de beklaagde dan op objectieve waarheidsvinding.Oproep tot veranderingExperts pleiten voor strengere eisen aan deze bureaus, zoals een betere waarborg van de rechten van beklaagden. Ook roepen ze op tot beter toezicht. Bureaus zoals Bezemer & Schubad hebben een vergunning nodig, maar deze wordt slechts oppervlakkig getoetst. Er is geen tuchtrecht of beroepscommissie die toezicht houdt op de kwaliteit van het onderzoek. Dit maakt de integriteitsindustrie kwetsbaar voor misbruik en onzorgvuldigheden.Slecht onderzoek schaadt niet alleen carrières en reputaties, maar ook de rechtsstaat. Tijd dat de overheid ingrijpt en orde schept in deze schimmige industrie, zeggen Waling en Lodewijk.

Mr. Daniel Golden, an Arizona Native, joined Department of Public Safety in 1987 where he served for over 30 years. During his tenure, he held positions in all Bureaus of the Agency. Aside from the traditional assignment to the Highway Patrol, he held specialty assignments within criminal investigations, undercover operations, executive protection, intelligence, the director's office, and within the training division. He was a member of the Special Operations Unit as an operator, negotiator, team leader, and unit commander. In addition to regular duties and responsibilities, Danny was assigned as the Honor Guard Commander, Mobile Field Force commander, and coordinated events to benefit Special Olympics. Danny Joined Team Tyr in 2017. After Managing territories throughout the United States, Danny was selected as our Director of Sales in 2022.

In aflevering 71 ben ik te gast bij René van der Kroon van Radancy. We praten over creativiteit in AMC en bureaus. Wat is creativiteit, waarom heb je dat nodig als werkgever en wat moet je nou wel en wat niet aan een bureau vragen. In deze serie interview ik mensen die te maken hebben met het vakgebied arbeidsmarktcommunicatie. In gesprekken van ongeveer een half uur praten we over wat zij voor interessante dingen aan het doen zijn, en bespreken we ook hoe ze met AMC te maken hebben en er tegenaan kijken. Ik spreek met werkgevers, AMC-bureaus, recruiters, employer branders, recruitment marketeers, data-analisten en nog veel meer. Iedere keer weer een goed gesprek over een mooi vakgebied. Want ik werk zelf al 20 jaar in AMC, en ik vind het echt elke dag weer mooi. Je kunt de show-notes en meer info bekijken op www.hierisamc.nl Marcel Q

In this episode, Lisa and Ted discuss:What optometrists do and how they help people enhance their quality of life. Essential skills and qualities for those who will have a long and successful optometrist career Understanding the path from high school to graduate school for optometry.The competitive nature of optometry school and the state-specific regulations aspiring optometrists must navigate. Key Takeaways: Optometrists work with all ages, including infants, to catch any vision issues.Ophthalmology and Optometry have different but equally rigorous requirements. Optometrists work closely with Ophthalmologists for advanced eye care needs.Optometry school is very competitive; strong grades in science courses are important. Consider taking sciences outside of just biology, physics, and chemistry beginning in high school if available.Laws regarding what optometrists can do vary by state, so research where your teen may want to practice. Don't rely on your student's advisor to know everything; students should do their own research.  “If you're planning on doing this, do it because you love it. Optometry is not going to make you rich. Medicine is not going to make you rich. There is never a job they will pay you enough to do. It is about doing it because you care about people, and you want to take care of people.” – Ted McElroy, O.D.About Ted McElroy, O.D.: Ted McElroy, OD, founded his practice, Vision Source Tifton, in 1994 in Tifton, GA. In 2004 he served as the Georgia Optometric Association President and in 2016 as President for SECO International. Ted was the recipient of the 1997 GA Optometric Association's (GOA) Young Optometrist of the Year, the 2005 GOA Optometrist of the Year, the 2009 GOA Bernard Kahn Award Recipient, and the 2022 GOA Georgianne Bearden Excellence in Leadership Award.Ted enjoys speaking to optometric students on the joys of private practice and assisting aspiring practice owners. He has served on the Speaker's Bureaus for Alcon, CibaVision, and VSP and is currently on the Speakers Bureau for Vision Source. He is an administrator for Vision Source and serves on the Administrator Advisory Board. Ted is an author published in Invision and Optometric Management, and has also served on the Optometric Management editorial board. He currently serves SECO International as the Chair for the MedPRO 360 committee, the Business Education Program of SECO International. Ted co-hosts the Eyecode Media Podcast with Drs. Chris Wolfe and Aaron Werner.Episode References:#005 Advice for Students Considering Medicine and Healthcare Careers   https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/podcast/5-healthcare-careers/ Get Lisa's Free on-demand video: How-to guide for your teen to choose the right major, college, & career...(without painting themselves into a corner, missing crucial deadlines, or risking choices you both regret). https://flourishcoachingco.com/videoConnect with Ted:Website: https://visionsource-tiftonfamilyeyecare.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tedmcelroyod/ Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flourishcoachingcoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishcoachingco/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flourish-coaching-co

Feb. 8. 2024 ~ Eleven hospitality and tourism bureaus from around the state have joined to form the Michigan Hospitality & Tourism Alliance. What's their purpose? Chris Moyer, Senior Director of Communications for Visit Detroit, chats with Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie about their group seeking $50 million for Pure Michigan funding.

As more and more Chinese people return to their pre-pandemic leisure habits, local cultural and tourism bureaus in various parts of the country are exploring new and creative ways to attract tourists. Some bureau bosses have made themselves stars with costume dances, impromptu singing, and historical reenactments. Others resorted to the influence of celebrities, asking for their help to introduce culture and tourist sites. What does such competition tell us about today's China? Apart from tourism, what other opportunities are presenting themselves for cities and provinces in China that are transforming from a reliance on heavy industry to high-quality development? Host Liu Kun is joined by Dr. Zhou Mi, Senior Research Fellow with Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation; Professor Doug Guthrie, Director of China Initiatives at Thunderbird School of Global Management; Mike Bastin, China observer and senior lecturer at the University of Southampton.

With the tourism industry gaining momentum recently, tourism bureaus in different regions have started to engage in fervent competitions, showing their hospitality and warm welcome to visitors from all around! Let's take a look at some of their best moves and try to answer the question, "Is this enough?" and "What's next?" On the show: Niu Honglin, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

Are you a talented speaker looking to advance your career, but unsure of how to take the next steps and scale up? Then look no further than today's conversation with Shawn Hanks, CEO of Premiere Speakers Bureau (PSB) – a company that has spent over 25 years successfully partnering leading speakers with satisfied clients. Tuning in, you'll hear Shawn unpack everything you need to know about the dynamics of working with bureaus, along with a host of practical tips for aspiring speakers. We explore the nuances of choosing your content as a speaker, what to consider when it comes to trending topics, and how you can tailor your content to suit the market. Our conversation also covers essential assets for speakers looking to land top gigs, including a detailed breakdown of what to consider when putting together a preview reel — like getting audience reaction shots — and how to tailor keynote descriptions for different industries. For a comprehensive overview of what speakers bureaus are all about, plus Shawn's actionable advice and top strategies, be sure to tune in today!

Ever wondered how to wrangle your bills, boost your credit score, and navigate the Buy Now Pay Later landscape? Paul Kesserwani, CEO of Cushion.ai, joins us to provide cutting-edge insights on all these topics and more. Discover how Cushion.ai's comprehensive platform is revolutionizing the way consumers manage, pay, and even build credit with their bills. We also delve into Cushion,ai's journey, transitioning from negotiating bank fees to providing better bill payment solutions in this Buy Now Pay Later era.As we traverse the evolving terrain of Buy Now Pay Later finance companies, we uncover the strategic shifts these organizations are making in response to market dynamics - from underwriting the consumer to introducing fees and long-term loans. Traditional banks are not left out, as they step up their game with their own finance solutions. Kesserwani also unveils Cushion.ai's roadmap, with a focus on how they are aiding consumers in organizing their monthly bills and improving their credit scores. The conversation takes a critical turn, as we discuss the pressing need for regulation in the Buy Now Pay Later sector, including standardizing disclosures, mandating loan data to the Bureaus, and setting caps on fees. Tune in for an enlightening discourse on the future of payments and financial inclusion.

The bureaus have become completely automated like so many things in our lives these days.  Take a listen and see what's happening with Experian, Equifax and Transunion. #credit, #creditrepair, #badcredit, #experian, #equifax, #transunion, #800credit  HZHUWuX6g2JO5DyiEEWb

Minneapolis Police Dept. to split into 2 Bureaus after George Floyd, Handling Police Operations and Rebuilding Community Trust! With a Nationwide Shortage of Police Officers more Black People can Take Power & become the type of Officers we want to see! Michael Imhotep & Roland Martin discuss on 'Roland Martin Unfiltered' from 8-4-23   REGISTER NOW: Next Class Starts Sat. 9-16-23, 2pm EST, ‘Ancient Kemet (Egypt), The Moors & The Maafa: Understanding The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. REGISTER NOW & WATCH!!! (LIVE 12 Week Online Course) with Michael Imhotep founder of ‘The African History Network' Facebook Fanpage and host of ‘The African History Network Show'. Discounted Registration $80; ALL LIVE SESSIONS WILL BE RECORDED SO YOU CAN WATCH AT ANY TIME! WATCH CONTENT ON DEMAND! REGISTER for Full Course HERE $80: https://theahn.learnworlds.com/course/ancient-kemet-moors-maafa-transatlantic-slave-trade-summer-2023 or https://theafricanhistorynetwork.com/   Support The African History Network through Cash App @ https://cash.app/$TheAHNShow or PayPal @ TheAHNShow@gmail.com or http://www.PayPal.me/TheAHNShow or visit http://www.TheAfricanHistoryNetwork.com and click on the yellow “Donate” button.

One of the most common questions we get from speakers is “how do I get a speakers bureau to represent me?” It can feel like a big mystery, especially when you're new to the industry. So we reached to the smartest person we know when it comes to partnering with speakers bureaus. Martin Perelmuter is co-founder of Speakers Spotlight. His views on the speaking industry have appeared in numerous media outlets, and have been published in over 60 countries. Martin has been a guest lecturer at several colleges and universities, and was a keynote speaker at the Public Words Speaker Forum at The Center for Public Leadership at Harvard's Kennedy School in Cambridge. Most importantly, Martin is a kind and unapologetic optimist. His passion for people, ideas, and bringing transformational speeches to the world shines through in our conversation. And he drops so much wisdom about working with speakers bureaus—you definitely don't want to miss this episode. For episode resources and transcripts, visit https://stealtheshow.com/podcast  

Alan McGill is a Senior Supervisory Special Agent with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General and currently assigned to the Office of Public Engagement. Agent McGill has been a professional investigator for over 35 years with 27 years in law enforcement. He served nearly 20 years at the Bureaus of Narcotics Investigation and Drug Control with his previous assignment being a Street Supervisor and Drug Diversion Unit Supervisor. He also served as an Undercover Narcotics Agent, Drug Task Force Coordinator, Drug Diversion Agent, Computer Voice Stress Analyst, PDMP BNI Statewide Supervisor, Clandestine Laboratory Enforcement Program member and an "A" and "B" Technician installing wiretap equipment. Although Agent McGill's undercover experience is extensive, he is best known as a subject matter expert in Drug Diversion and is court qualified as an expert. Agent McGill routinely conducts Drug Diversion presentations and trainings for practitioners and law enforcement in Pennsylvania. Agent McGill also conducts drug diversion lectures at over 25 university practitioner programs in Pennsylvania and is a national speaker on the subject. In addition to conducting training lectures, Agent McGill also authored an article published in The Keystone Veterinary Magazine on Drug Diversion in veterinary practices and he has hosted podcasts for the Office of Attorney General that can be found on the Pennsylvania Attorney General website. Agent McGill joined NASCSA (National Association of State Controlled Substance Authorities) in 2014 serving on various committees including co-chairing the Education Committee and chairing the Executive Committee. In 2021 he was elected President of NASCSA. He also created The NASCSA Podcast and is the current producer and host. Protecting patients from injury due to drug diversion | Viewpoint https://www.chiefhealthcareexecutive.com/view/protecting-patients-from-injury-due-to-drug-diversion-viewpoint Wolters Kluwer acquires U.S. AI-enabled drug diversion detection software Technology leader seeks to help tackle growing drug diversion challenge in the U.S. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230607005593/en/Wolters-Kluwer-acquires-U.S.-AI-enabled-drug-diversion-detection-software  NASCSA | National Association of State Controlled Substances Authorities https://www.nascsa.org/podcasts 

Pete Hoekstra was US Ambassador to the Netherlands during the Trump administration. He served 18 years in the U.S. House of Representatives representing the second district of Michigan and served as Chairman and Ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee. He is currently Chairman of the Center for Security Policy Board of Advisors. Time to Get Rid of Federal 'Disinformation' Bureaus

Insights From a Bureau Legend (ft. Martin Perelmuter)A top name in the speaker industry tells us what it means to succeed in this businessOPENING QUOTE:“Whenever we look at new speakers I always look at not just who they are today and what they've done up until now, but look at who they could be 5 or 10 years from now and look at the potential.”-Martin PerelmuterGUEST BIO:Martin Perelmuter is the president and co-founder of Toronto based Speakers Spotlight. The agency is one of the top speaker Bureaus in the world, with 36 full-time team members booking over 2,500 events each year. Martin is a self-described unapologetic idealist and has played a key role in the speaking industry for over 25 years. He serves on the board of governors of the International Association of Speakers Bureaus and is currently the president-elect, taking the helm in 2024.Links:LinkedInTwitterSpeakers SpotlightCORE TOPICS + DETAILS:[8:55] - Canada vs. U.S.A.Not a competition — just a discussionAs someone who has found major success in both the Canadian and U.S. speaker markets, what does Martin have to say about their differences and similarities?He highlights how Canadians are “...more like the British in terms of…social values and the way Canadians think. For a US speaker speaking in Canada, the most important thing to keep in mind is you are speaking in a different country, we're not the 51st state.”His point? You can't walk onto a Canadian stage and deliver the exact same keynote you would deliver in the U.S.— and vice versa. Even simply acknowledging that there are differences between Canada and the U.S. can go a long way in endearing you to audiences in either country when you're speaking abroad.[25:29] - What Do Planners Want Today Versus Ten Years Ago?A decade of change in a fast-moving industryMartin highlights the movement toward more “authentic” speakers, who eschew the three-piece-suits for t-shirts and jeans, eliminating barriers between themselves and their audiences. Meanwhile, the industry has begun placing particular value on those who have actually been “in the trenches” — living real experiences that they can then go speak about.And, of course, there was the rise of TED events which made public speaking a much more visible, accessible phenomenon. Now people are more familiar with keynote speakers — and better able to detect when they're not authentic.[37:38] - The Next Ten YearsLooking into Martin's crystal ballMartin acknowledges that while the last few years have shown us it's impossible to predict with certainty what will happen, there are certainly some trends to watch. He believes we'll see greater adoption of tools that help speakers get their message through to people and see lasting impact. Whether that looks like regular Zoom chats with clients or virtual Q&A sessions — or something we haven't thought up yet — that ongoing engagement is going to be central to in-person and virtual events.Different platforms might come and go, but the purpose of keynote speaking will always remain: impact and behavior change in people that need and want it most.[42:29] - What Puts a Speaker in the “Top Five”?Martin shares his thoughts on what makes for a go-to speakerJosh asks Martin what characteristics or attributes make someone an “inner circle, top five go-to” speaker for a bureau leader like Martin?His reply is simple — flexibility, reliability, and the willingness to put in work. When a speaker can adapt to a wide range of audiences and events, will always bend over backward to deliver for their clients, and is willing to improve anyway they can, they'll always be in-demand among the bureaus.RESOURCES:[1:30] About Speakers Spotlight[28:30] The Rise of Gary V[29:37] The History of TED Talks[34:45] About IASBFollow Martin Perelmuter:LinkedInTwitterSpeakers SpotlightFollow Josh Linkner:FacebookLinkedInInstagramTwitterYouTubeABOUT MIC DROP:Hear from the world's top thought leaders and experts, sharing tipping point moments, strategies, and approaches that led to their speaking career success. Throughout each episode, host Josh Linkner, #1 Innovation keynote speaker in the world, deconstructs guests' Mic Drop moments and provides tactical tools and takeaways that can be applied to any speaking business, no matter it's starting point. You'll enjoy hearing from some of the top keynote speakers in the industry including: Ryan Estis, Alison Levine, Peter Sheahan, Seth Mattison, Cassandra Worthy, and many more. Mic Drop is sponsored by ImpactEleven.Learn more at: MicDropPodcast.comABOUT THE HOST:Josh Linkner is a Creative Troublemaker. He believes passionately that all human beings have incredible creative capacity, and he's on a mission to unlock inventive thinking and creative problem solving to help leaders, individuals, and communities soar. Josh has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million and is the author of four books including the New York Times Bestsellers, Disciplined Dreaming and The Road to Reinvention. He has invested in and/or mentored over 100 startups and is the Founding Partner of Detroit Venture Partners.Today, Josh serves as Chairman and Co-founder of Platypus Labs, an innovation research, training, and consulting firm. He has twice been named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and is the recipient of the United States Presidential Champion of Change Award. Josh is also a passionate Detroiter, the father of four, is a professional-level jazz guitarist, and has a slightly odd obsession with greasy pizza. Learn more about Josh: JoshLinkner.comSPONSORED BY IMPACTELEVEN:From refining your keynote speaking skills to writing marketing copy, from connecting you with bureaus to boosting your fees, to developing high-quality websites, producing head-turning demo reels, Impact Eleven (formerly 3 Ring Circus) offers a comprehensive and powerful set of services to help speakers land more gigs at higher fees. Learn more at: impacteleven.comPRODUCED BY DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. His rigorous processes, technology, and development methods were the secret sauce behind legendary acts such as The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.As a nod to the past, Detroit Podcast Studios leverages modern versions of Motown's processes to launch today's most compelling podcasts. What Motown was to musical artists, Detroit Podcast Studios is to podcast artists today. With over 75 combined years of experience in content development, audio production, music scoring, storytelling, and digital marketing, Detroit Podcast Studios provides full-service development, training, and production capabilities to take podcasts from messy ideas to finely tuned hits. Here's to making (podcast) history together.Learn more at: DetroitPodcastStudios.comSHOW CREDITS:Josh Linkner: Host | josh@joshlinkner.comConnor Trombley: Executive Producer | connor@DetroitPodcastStudios.com

Bureaus and offices across the State Department are looking for data scientists to join the federal workforce and lead its emerging “data science for diplomacy” initiatives.The State Department's Center for Analytics (CfA) on Friday started accepting applications to become GS-13 data scientists as part of an agency-wide hiring initiative.The department will keep the position open through May 25, or until it receives 400 applications. A similar job announcement closed last year in less than 48 hours, after hitting the maximum number of job applications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bureaus and offices across the State Department are looking for data scientists to join the federal workforce and lead its emerging “data science for diplomacy” initiatives. The State Department's Center for Analytics (CfA) on Friday started accepting applications to become GS-13 data scientists as part of an agency-wide hiring initiative. The department will keep the position open through May 25, or until it receives 400 applications. A similar job announcement closed last year in less than 48 hours, after hitting the maximum number of job applications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topic: Tyre Nichols, the Black man who died two weeks ago after a confrontation with Memphis Police, suffered “extensive bleeding caused by a severe beating,” according to preliminary results of an autopsy commissioned by attorneys for his family. He was initially pulled over for alleged reckless driving and after several confrontations and an arrest, he was taken to a local hospital in critical condition and died three days later. 20-year LAPD veteran Sgt. Cheryl Dorsey joins Tavis to unpack the story. Bio: Cheryl Dorsey is a Los Angeles native. She was raised middle class in South Central LA when it was predominately white, and watched “white flight” transform it into a black neighborhood, littered with gang activity, compliments of the Crips and the Bloods.In 1978, she began a career in law enforcement where she worked for the State of California, Department of Justice. A career in law enforcement came out of a necessity to provide for her family. Cheryl never “bled blue.” As a young, single mother, she had to find a job. She'll tell you she needed “a good paying job with great benefits.” And she found one, in 1980, Cheryl joined the Los Angeles Police Department. During her twenty-year (LAPD) career, she worked exclusively in patrol and specialized units in all four geographic Bureaus within the City of Los Angeles; South, Central, West and Valley. In addition to various patrol division assignments, Sgt. Dorsey was assigned to traffic division, Newton Area vice and the infamous gang unit in Operations South Bureau; known as Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums (C.R.A.S.H.) As a 20-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department and a mother of four sons, Sgt. Dorsey understands that “no one is immune from being racially profiled, harassed or becoming the victim of police abuse under the color of authority,” “As a police expert with an eye toward social justice advocacy she provides a candid, honest and unique perspective on social and institutional abuses with a level of credibility that is effective, relevant and irrefutable As an LAPD insider, Sgt. Dorsey highlights criminal, social or public policy injustices affecting disenfranchised communities throughout the nation. As a mother and police professional, Sgt. Dorsey exposes social and institutional disparities and abuses, while introducing strategies and commentary on how to systematically attack those injustices, empower audiences with a broad and unique perspective on how to navigate within that system, when necessary, and help change that system, when possible.

Are you ready to look for an agent? Is it time for you to approach a speaker's bureau? How do you know when you've passed the threshold for either? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we're sharing a special Master's Class Call from the Wealthy Speaker School. The idea behind this is twofold, first, to share the information-packed content and second, to give you an insider's glimpse of what happens inside the Wealthy Speaker School. We're thrilled to welcome my long-time friend and agent, Karen Harris, to share her professional opinions and help you decide what's right for you. If you need a little help deciding where you are in your speaking career and what path to follow, you simply can't afford to miss this episode! For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

The Digital Age has transformed the traditional media landscape. The so-called Fourth Estate is reeling. Thousands of journalists have lost their jobs. Newsrooms have shrunk. Beats have been eliminated. Bureaus have closed. Many important stories are given short shrift or not covered at all. Investigative journalism may soon be an endangered species. City hall and statehouse coverage has been particularly hard hit. Large parts of the country are served by one or no local newspapers. Internet giants like Facebook and Google, swimming in cash, run stories from hard-working reporters without offering fair compensation. It's a brutal scene. An uninformed or half-informed citizenry undermines democracy. Craig Aaron of Free Press warns, “There are incredibly important decisions being made in Washington that shape the future of media. But they're being done without the public's involvement or consent.”