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Dr. Bashir Easter joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernial to talk about guidance on alternative care options, accessing available resources, and developing comprehensive support plans on this edition of Caregiver SOS. About Dr. Easter Dr. Bashir Easter Founder & CEO, Melanin Minded LLC & Melanin Minded Foundation Dr. Bashir Easter is an esteemed scholar, entrepreneur, and community leader dedicated to improving the quality of life for people of color. As the founder of Melanin Minded LLC and the Melanin Minded Foundation, Dr. Easter has established a vital resource that serves to bridge the gap in information, services, and support for marginalized communities. His overarching mission is to empower and equip people of color with the tools and knowledge necessary to achieve optimal quality of life, particularly in the face of societal challenges and disparities. Dr. Easter earned his PhD in Multidisciplinary Human Services from Capella University, where he published significant research on the experiences of African American adolescents caring for relatives with dementia. His groundbreaking qualitative study titled, “African American adolescents’ experiences caring for a relative with Dementia, underscores the unique challenges faced by young caregivers in communities of color and highlights the urgent need for tailored support systems. In addition to his doctoral studies, Dr. Easter holds an MBA from Concordia University and a BS from Cardinal Stritch University. His academic journey began with an Associate of Science degree in business management from the Milwaukee Area Technical College, providing him with a solid foundation in both practical and theoretical frameworks essential for his work in social services and community development. In his commitment to enhancing community health and wellness, Dr. Easter has pioneered an innovative initiative in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, aimed at creating Dementia-Friendly Communities specifically designed for communities of color. This initiative, known as Dementia Villages, seeks to address the specialized needs of individuals living with dementia and their caregivers. By fostering environments that are not only supportive but also inclusive, Dr. Easter’s project is a transformative step toward recognizing and validating the experiences of families affected by dementia in historically underserved areas. Through Melanin Minded, Dr. Easter continues to advocate for systemic change, fostering partnerships and collaborations that emphasize culturally relevant resources and interventions. His vision is clear: to create a society where every individual, regardless of their background, has access to the information and support needed to navigate life's challenges with dignity and strength. With a passion for service and a dedication to advancing social equity, Dr. Bashir Easter is a trailblazer in his field, leading by example and inspiring others to join the movement toward inclusive and comprehensive community care. His work not only addresses immediate needs but also lays the groundwork for sustainable change within communities of color, ensuring that all voices are heard and that all lives are valued Hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial, and their guests talk about Caregiving and how to best cope with the stresses associated with it. Learn about "Caregiver SOS" and the "Teleconnection Hotline" programs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This conversation explores the challenges educators face in creating safe and supportive environments for students. It highlights the importance of emotional support, effective discipline, and collaboration among teachers and administrators. The discussion emphasizes the need for empathy and understanding in addressing student behavior, as well as the critical role of school leadership in fostering a positive school culture. Follow on Twitter: @mrzachg @jonahdavids1 @d4griffin3 @larryferlazzo @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Larry Ferlazzo is the author or editor of 12 books, including Helping Students Motivate Themselves: Practical Answers To Classroom Challenges, The ESL/ELL Teacher's Survival Guide, and Building Parent Engagement In Schools. He also maintains the popular Websites of the Day blog. In the Education Week Opinion blog, Classroom Q&A With Larry Ferlazzo, he responds to readers' questions on classroom management, ELL instruction, lesson planning, and other challenges teachers face. He is an award-winning English and social studies teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, Calif. Zach Groshell, PhD, is a former classroom teacher who now supports schools around the globe in implementing high-quality instruction based on the science of learning. He is the host of the popular podcast Progressively Incorrect and the author of Just Tell Them: The Power of Explanations and Explicit Teaching. His advocacy and consulting have resulted in powerful changes in culture, behavior, coaching, and instruction in a variety of school settings. Jonah Davids is a research fellow at Maine Policy Institute, an analyst at The America Fund, and writes the Substack newsletter Mental Disorder. Dennis Griffin, Jr. serves as the principal of Prairie Elementary School and is pursuing his doctoral studies in Educational Leadership at Cardinal Stritch University. Dennis is a servant leader who seeks to build collaborative cultures that enhance the future for ALL students, educators, and communities at large.

Why Fresh Hell Works: Dialogue that Sizzles and Makes You Laugh This week's Your Creative Table Read with Playwright Brian Cern and Actors Julie Brandon, Barry Wallace, and Izolda Trakhtenberg. Brian Cern, Playwright Brian Cern is a Twin Cities-based actor and playwright whose work has won numerous awards and contests throughout North America. A member of the Dramatists Guild, he received his training at Cardinal Stritch University, where his theatre and writing studies led him to a deep appreciation for the stories that unite us in the human condition. As parables, his work has been called “imaginative,” “beautifully soulful,” and “thought-provoking.” Of all the credits to his name, however, it is “Teaching Artist” for local children's theaters that he treasures the most. He lives with his wife and son in suburban St. Paul, Minnesota.       Julie Brandon as Mom Julie Brandon is s playwright, poet, short story writer and lyricist. Her work has appeared in Bewildering Stories, Altered Reality, Detangled Brain, Corner Bar Magazine, Poetica Magazine, Fresh Words, Mini Plays Review and many others. Julie's poetry collection, My Tears Like Rain, was published June 2024. Her short plays have been produced nationally. Julie's plays are available on  Broken Art Entertainment 2024 series Summer Vibes and The Future and on several Theatrical Shenanigans podcast shows. A short play will be produced by RubySky productions in 2025. Julie lives near Chicago, IL. Julie's New Play Exchange  https://newplayexchange.org/users/12443/julie-brandon For Theatrical Shenanigans - "Pulled From a Hat" https://theatricalshenanigans.podbean.com/e/two-year-anniversary-special/ https://theatricalshenanigans.podbean.com/e/mini-shenanigans-episode-3-can-you-get-there-from-here-by-julie-brandon/ Broken Art Entertainment -   Summer Vibes Anthology - The Astronomy Lesson and The Future Anthology - Someone's Lucky Day Barry Wallace as Dad Barry Wallace has worked in Knoxville, TN community and professional theatre for over 30 years as a director, music director, actor and playwright. His original full-length play, THE SNALLYGASTER, is part of Tennessee Stage Company's 2025 New Play Festival, and his short play, BLACK BALLOONS, won Best Screenplay at the 2022 "The Ten Show" Film Festival.   Social Media, etc: Facebook: @Barry.Wallace1 Instagram: @barrywallace NPX: https://newplayexchange.org/users/69726/barry-wallace   Izolda Trakhtenberg, Stage Directions Izolda Trakhtenberg is a playwright, scriptwriter, author, and voice actor who brings stories to life across stage, screen, and sound. Her plays Expiration Date (Off Broad Street Play Festival semifinalist) and A Slice of Democracy (produced by Nomad Theatre) challenge and engage audiences. She narrates corporate projects, animations, and commercials, with audiobook credits including The Ghost Next Door and Ocean City Lowdown. As host of The Your Creative Mind Podcast, she explores creativity's power to transform lives. A published author of fiction and non-fiction, her works include Die By The Sword, book one in the Cassie Belmont Tarot Card Thrillers. Izolda blends storytelling and communication expertise to create work that resonates long after the final word.   Connect with Izolda Website: https://IzoldaT.com BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/izoldat.bsky.social. New Play Exchange: https://newplayexchange.org/users/90481/izolda-trakhtenberg     Ready to "wow" the people you speak with? Work with me. This episode is brought to you by my favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm*, my book on how to become a stellar communicator, Speak From Within, and this podcast's host, Podbean (Get a one-month free trial of Podbean with this affiliate link. https://www.podbean.com/CreativeSolutions).  Leave me a voice message.   == BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/izoldat.bsky.social. This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset. (affiliate link) URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset It's also brought to you by my podcast host, Podbean! I love how simple Podbean is to use. If you've been thinking of starting your own podcast, Podbean is the way to go!** Are you getting anything out of the show? I'd love it if you would buy me a coffee. Listen on These Channels Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Podbean | MyTuner | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | Deezer | Overcast | PodChaser | Listen Notes | Player FM | Podcast Addict | Podcast Republic |  

Brian Cern's Beautifully So: The creative shift—when a script moves from page to performance. What happens when a script jumps off the page and into the voices of live actors? In this special episode of Your Creative Mind, we're launching a brand-new series featuring table reads of original plays! You'll hear a fresh script performed for the first time, experiencing the raw energy of actors bringing characters to life in real time. After the read, I sit down with the playwright and actors to talk about the creative process—how the words transformed, what surprised them, and what this experience meant for them. Whether you're a writer, performer, or just love great storytelling, this episode gives you a front-row seat to creativity in action. Plus, stay tuned for Monday's interview with author Aaron Ryan and another play table read next Friday. Hit play and join the magic!   Brian Cern, Playwright Brian Cern is a Twin Cities-based actor and playwright whose work has won numerous awards and contests throughout North America. A member of the Dramatists Guild, he received his training at Cardinal Stritch University, where his theatre and writing studies led him to a deep appreciation for the stories that unite us in the human condition. As parables, his work has been called “imaginative,” “beautifully soulful,” and “thought-provoking.” Of all the credits to his name, however, it is “Teaching Artist” for local children's theaters that he treasures the most. He lives with his wife and son in suburban St. Paul, Minnesota.   Lela Olson as Emma Lela Olson caught the acting bug in kindergarten when she played the peddler in a class dramatization of Caps for Sale. She's been acting ever since on various stages in the Minneapolis area as a pastime. Favorite roles have included Hero (Much Ado About Nothing), Betsy Linder/Lindsey (Clybourne Park), and Marilla Cuthbert (Anne of Green Gables). Away from the stage, Dr. Olson has worked as a teacher, school principal, and nonprofit leader. She also enjoys traveling internationally and serving her community as a volunteer civil mediator.   Alan Fessenden as Christopher Alan Fessenden is a writer, performer, creator living in Brooklyn, New York. He has performed on stages all over the country as an improviser, actor and clown and now hosts the original award wanting podcast They Just Keep Talking an eclectic mixtape of conversation. Alan has written and performed three solo shows and most recently completed work on his first full length clown show The HelpFulls; Now and Forever. He's also finished two novellas for a trilogy he's working on and is developing his first full length play.  (alanfessenden.com) https://www.instagram.com/alanfessenden/ https://www.tiktok.com/@alan_fessenden https://bsky.app/profile/tjkt.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@theyjust.keeptalk     Barry Wallace, Stage Directions Barry Wallace has worked in Knoxville, TN community and professional theatre for over 30 years as a director, music director, actor and playwright. His original full-length play, THE SNALLYGASTER, is part of Tennessee Stage Company's 2025 New Play Festival, and his short play, BLACK BALLOONS, won Best Screenplay at the 2022 "The Ten Show" Film Festival.   Social Media, etc: Facebook: @Barry.Wallace1 Instagram: @barrywallace NPX: https://newplayexchange.org/users/69726/barry-wallace   Ready to "wow" the people you speak with? Work with me. This episode is brought to you by my favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm*, my book on how to become a stellar communicator, Speak From Within, and this podcast's host, Podbean (Get a one-month free trial of Podbean with this affiliate link. https://www.podbean.com/CreativeSolutions).  Leave me a voice message.   == Connect with Izolda BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/izoldat.bsky.social. This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset. (affiliate link) URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset It's also brought to you by my podcast host, Podbean! I love how simple Podbean is to use. If you've been thinking of starting your own podcast, Podbean is the way to go!** Are you getting anything out of the show? I'd love it if you would buy me a coffee. Listen on These Channels Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Podbean | MyTuner | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | Deezer | Overcast | PodChaser | Listen Notes | Player FM | Podcast Addict | Podcast Republic |  

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Dr. George Philhower, Superintendent of Eastern Hancock Schools in Indiana since 2021. Previously he was an administrator for 13 years at Western Wayne Schools, another rural Indiana district. He holds a bachelor's degree in elementary and special education from Cardinal Stritch University, a master's in educational leadership and administration from the University of Indianapolis, and both an Ed.S. and Ph.D. from Indiana State University.Some Questions We Ask:Tell us more about your career as a superintendent. (01:33)What brings you joy in being a superintendent? (03:32)What are your thoughts regarding the 2022 and 2023 RAND research, and how do you cope with stress in your career? (05:01)How has scrutiny of the superintendency changed over the years? (07:02)How are your experiences similar to other K-12 school leaders across the nation? (08:52)What is the best way to illuminate the humanity of district leaders? (10:16)In what ways have you developed a shared vision for your district with your community? (12:02)What is your advice for someone who's just starting as a superintendent, and how can they build their community? (14:54)What advice can you give to superintendents who might be struggling with that? (15:51)As advocates for K-12 education, how can we truly support superintendents today? (17:12)In This Episode, You Will Learn:Dr. Philhower's career in education (01:45)The joys of being a superintendent (03:42)His point of view on the RAND research and his strategies for coping with stress (05:25)Change in scrutiny of the superintendency (07:08)His experiences as a superintendent compared to others across the nation (09:16)Developing a shared vision for the district (12:07)His advice for superintendents who are just starting to build their communities of support (15:13)Different ways of rallying a community through storytelling (16:24)Advice for struggling superintendents (16:00)How supporters can all advocate for superintendents (17:28)Quotes:“I just really believe that if we do nothing, the gravity of the work we're doing, the gravity of the world, is not pulling us towards a place of joy. So if we're going to get there, it's got to be intentional. And that intentionality comes from just looking for things that bring you joy and looking for opportunities to cause moments of joy.”“A face-to-face conversation or a phone call when you have questions or concerns is 100% the best way to resolve an issue.”“We do what we call CAFE meetings. It stands for community and family engagement. We do those quarterly. We've got a network of employee partners and community leaders and anybody that's willing to sit down and chat with us that we meet with. And we'll get over 100 people at those meetings sometimes.”Stay in touch with Dr. George Philhower:Eastern Hancock SchoolsLinkedIStay in touch with Sarah Williamson:Free Case Study GuideSWPR GROUP WebsiteLinkedInStay in touch with Chad Bolser:LinkedInAbout "The Secret to Transformational Leadership," which Sarah co-authored with Dr. Quintin Shepherd:Transformational Leadership Secret websitePurchase the print or ebook

Attorney Jonathan P. Groth is the founder and owner of the Groth Law Firm. Groth Law helps injured victims locally with its car crash and “single event” practice. Mr. Groth devotes his time and resources to helping innocent accident victims and their families find the justice they seek after suffering an injury or loss caused by another party's negligence or wrongdoing. Handling all types of personal injury and wrongful death claims, Mr. Groth advocates strongly on behalf of those adversely affected by automobile and motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents, defective products, dangerous property conditions, animal attacks, nursing home abuse, and bicycle and pedestrian accidents. Besides being a personal injury attorney, Jon has taught at Cardinal Stritch University and is a father to three kids.  www.grothlawfirm.com If you're enjoying this podcast please consider supporting it for just $5 https://buymeacoffee.com/amyz This episode brought to you by AG1 ... get a year's supply of Vitamin D3+K2 plus 5 free AG1 Travel Packs when you use my link:  https://fbuy.io/ag/azellmer2 

Dr. Bashir Easter joins Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about the Dementia Villages Project on this edition of Caregiver SOS. About Dr. Easter Bashir Easter, PhD, is the founder of Melanin Minded LLC & Melanin Minded Foundation. The organization was established with the mission to be the bridge for information, service, and support for people of color with a long-term vision to empower and equip people of color to have the optimal quality of life. Easter earned his Ph.D. from Capella University, an MBA from Concordia University, and a BS from Cardinal Stritch University. He also received an Associate of Science degree in business management from the Milwaukee Area Technical College. Started and successfully piloted in Milwaukee Wisconsin, a pioneering initiative led by Dr. Bashir Easter, the founder of Melanin Minded, is setting a adding new components for creating dementia-friendly communities starting in communities of color called "Dementia Villages" This project recognizes the unique needs and experiences of individuals of color living with dementia, who often face additional barriers and disparities in accessing appropriate care and support. The project brings a unique process that promotes economic stimulus and workforce development opportunities to communities affected by ADRD.  Hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial, and their guests talk about Caregiving and how to best cope with the stresses associated with it. Learn about "Caregiver SOS" and the "Teleconnection Hotline" programs. Listen every week for deep, inspiring, and helpful caregiving content on Caregiver SOS!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Hustling Sideways, Allen Halas and Jim Love sit down with Gal Dahan, a student entrepreneur from Israel that took place in the 2024 Marquette University Brewed Ideas Challenge. Gal talks about her journey to America to play basketball at Cardinal Stritch University, her concept behind WisdomBar, which she pitched at the Marquette event, and her career pivot to new entreprenurial endeavors in the future. Follow us: Allen Halas ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AllenHalas.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BreakingAndEntering.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: @AllenHalas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @AllenHalas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jim Love ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoAuthenticYou.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: @jim_m_love⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @jimmlove23⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of the Power of the Ask podcast, Dana Cox, MBA, PMP, Senior VP of Global Delivery Enablement at MasterCard, and 2023 Savvy Ladies Mentorship Award recipient, shares insights on cultivating talent, building transformative relationships, and balancing her roles as a mother of six and grandmother of three. She emphasizes the importance of preparation, strategic communication, and self-reflection in leadership.Dana recounts overcoming corporate challenges, including a pivotal moment when her innovative idea saved her company millions. Her dedication to empowering others is evident in her work with Custom Collaborative and her travel business, Cox Travel Adventures. Dana inspires through meticulous time management and continuous learning.In this episode, we will discuss how Dana:

Mark Gesner started his journey in hosteling. Somewhere along the way he was the Vice President of Community Engagement, Innovation & Communications at Saint Leo University. Then he served as a business professor and the executive director of the Hub for Innovation and Community Engaged Learning at Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. And now he is in the Sunshine State enjoying his next chapter as the Maureen and Douglas Cohn Executive Director of the Tampa JCCs.Mark has come full circle. He's going to share his insights on writing multiple chapters and returning to your roots.

Mark Gesner has revived, recharged, reinvented, redirected his life multiple times. Each time he draws on lessons and skills from the previous chapter. He's on his third chapter. Mark is the Maureen and Douglas Cohn Executive Director of the Tampa JCCs. This is a new role that he assumed a few months ago. While he's familiar with nonprofits, he spent many years in academia. He was the Vice President of Community Engagement, Innovation & Communications at Saint Leo University. He served as a business professor and the executive director of the Hub for Innovation and Community Engaged Learning at Cardinal Stritch University. And now he's move across the country to take on a completely different role leading a large nonprofit. In the next three episodes we will hear his story.

The conversation about social media and employer branding continues with a look at social intelligence. Like potential students, higher ed job seekers are investigating campuses while current employees are using social media to promote their work, discuss what's happening at their institutions, and more. There are also those online users who are voicing their opinions about campuses where they used to work. However, too many administrations are unaware of how this online activity impacts their employer brands. Liz Gross visited “I Wanna Work There!” to chat about social intelligence, and she gave tips that any college or university can use for great employer branding.Here are your takeaways for episode 21:You'll learn what social intelligence is and how it is used in higher ed.You will hear about what faculty and staff are talking about on social media.Finally, you get an idea of how higher ed job seekers, especially Generation Z and marginalized , are using social media and other online platforms to investigate the quality of the employee experience on campuses.Guest Name: Liz GrossGuest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizgross/Guest Bio: Liz Gross is the founder and CEO of Campus Sonar, which partners with higher education focused leadership teams to guide research-led transformation grounded in social intelligence. She is an award-winning speaker, author, and strategist with 20 years' experience in higher ed and strategic social listening programs. LIz received a Ph.D. in Leadership for the advancement of learning and service in higher education at Cardinal Stritch University, a master's degree in educational policy and leadership from Marquette University, and a bachelor's degree in interpersonal communication from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Eddie Francishttps://www.linkedin.com/in/eddiefrancis/https://twitter.com/eddiefrancisAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:I Wanna Work There is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Confessions of a Higher Ed Social Media Manager and Talking Tactics. Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — many of your favorite Enrollify creators will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we'd love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can't wait to see you there!

In this episode of The Pulse, Mallory catches up with Liz Gross live from Campus Sonar at the ASU GSV AIR Show in San Diego. Liz shares her measured insights on the integration and implications of AI in higher education, emphasizing the importance of ethical practices and maintaining the human element in academia. Whether you're skeptical about AI or diving headlong into its potential, this discussion will provide a balanced perspective on how AI can serve as a valuable assistant rather than a replacement in educational settings.Guest Name: Liz Gross, founder and CEO of Campus SonarGuest Bio: Liz Gross is an award-winning speaker, author, and strategist with 20 years' experience in higher ed and strategic social listening programs. She received a Ph.D. in Leadership for the Advancement of Learning and Service in Higher Education at Cardinal Stritch University, a master's degree in educational policy and leadership from Marquette University, and a bachelor's degree in interpersonal communication from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.Guest Social: LinkedInX/TwitterWebsite - - - -Connect With Our Co-Hosts:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaSeth Odell https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethodell/https://twitter.com/sethodellAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Generation AI and Confessions of a Higher Education Social Media Manager.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Mallory will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we'd love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can't wait to see you there!

The history of the now-shuttered Cardinal Stritch University. A new episode of Chirp Chat: why birds migrate. We speak with the director of "Shari & Lamb Chop,” which kicks off the Milwaukee Film Festival.

In this week's episode, we take a look at techniques for ensuring accuracy and verisimilitude in your novel. This week's coupon is for the audiobook of GHOST IN THE SEAL as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy. You can get the audiobook of GHOST IN THE SEAL for 50% off at my Payhip store with this coupon code: SPRINGSEAL The coupon code is valid through March 19th, 2024, so if you find yourself needing an audiobook to leap into spring, we've got one ready for you! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 190 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is March the 1st 2024 as I'm recording this and today we are talking about how to create the feeling of accuracy in fiction. Before we get to that, we will do Coupon of the Week and give you an update on my current writing and audiobook projects. This week's coupon is for the audiobook of Ghost in the Seal as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy. You can get the audiobook of Ghost in the Seal for 75% off at my Payhip store with this coupon code: SPRINGSEAL and then is SPRINGSEAL and that code will also be in the show notes. This coupon code is valid through March 19th, 2024. So if you find yourself needing an audiobook to leap into spring, we've got one ready for you. Now for an update on current writing and audiobook projects. I am as of this recording 48,000 words into Ghost in the Veils, which puts me on Chapter 10 of 22, so almost halfway there. I'm hoping to get to 50,000 words by the end of the day, but we will see what happens. I am also 33,000 words into Wizard Thief, the second book in my Half-Elven Thief epic fantasy series and that is hopefully going to come out fairly quickly after Ghost in the Veils is done. I am also 5,000 words into Cloak of Titans, which will be my next major project after Ghost in the Veils and Wizard Thief are done. In audiobook news, Shield of Storms is now available, as excellently narrated by Brad Wills. You can get that at the moment at Audible, Amazon and Apple and it should be turning up at the other stores fairly soon once it gets through quality assurance. You can in fact get it at my Payhip store at the moment as well. I'm also pleased to report that Half-Elven Thief did well enough to merit an audiobook and recording for that will be going underway through the month of March. So hopefully if all goes well, the book will be available sometime in April. 00:01:56 Main Topic: Accuracy and Fiction Let's get right into our main topic: the importance of accuracy and fiction. Before that, why do we want our fiction to have some degree of accuracy to it? The reason for that is fiction doesn't have to be realistic. However, it has to feel realistic. It's called verisimilitude, the sensation of something that feels real, regardless of whether it is actually real or not. This is important because it ties into a concept called suspension of disbelief. We all sit down to read a book of fiction, a novel, a fantasy novel, a science fiction novel, mystery novel, whatever. We know that the book isn't real and that nothing in it actually happened. However, what we need to do is suspend our disbelief of what's happening in the book, which is necessary in order for us to enjoy what is happening and it is much easier to keep a sense of disbelief if your book has good verisimilitude, if it feels real. The example I always used to cite this is that if you live in the United States and probably the UK as well, you know they are constantly having problems with the phone scammers primarily targeting older people. One of the famous ones had a person saying that the person in question was late on back taxes and if they did not pay immediately, the IRS would send the sheriffs to arrest them for back taxes. This is implausible for several reasons. One, the IRS, if you owe back taxes, does not start the process by a phone call. It starts by a letter. Two in the United States, sheriff is an elected position, and so if anyone was going to be doing arresting, would that probably not be the sheriff, that would be the sheriff's deputies. And three, even though the sheriff's deputies do have arrest powers, generally, they do not make arrests for back taxes. So right away we see that this scam phone call is implausible for a number of reasons and can be immediately disbelieved by anyone with basic knowledge of either U.S. law enforcement or the way the US tax system works. Now imagine someone did this in a thriller novel or a mystery novel. There's a scene where the IRS sent sheriffs to arrest someone for nonpayment of back taxes. That doesn't feel real if you have any knowledge of the topics, which breaks the verisimilitude, which destroys the suspension of disbelief. The reader will either give up on the novel or hate-read it to the end and leave a bad review. For fiction, you don't have to do as much research as you would for nonfiction, but it is a good idea to do enough research that you can create verisimilitude, the feeling of reality, that won't jar the reader of the book and destroy suspension of disbelief. So why research? Research is not just for historical fiction. Any part of fiction, even a contemporary romance that touches on real life, has details that can benefit from check fact checking and areas are jarring to readers and can take them out of the story and make them give up on the story entirely in some cases, which comes from not having enough verisimilitude to maintain the suspension of disbelief. Additionally, certain genres have extremely high standards for factual accuracy, such as military fiction, historical fiction, or medical mysteries, etcetera. The example I always use for this is Jack Carr's The Terminal List, which, as a thriller has a lot of military oriented people using a lot of military oriented equipment. I believe Mr. Carr has said in several interviews and podcasts how he spends a lot of time researching all this because his audience tends to be people with expert knowledge of various military weapon systems or law enforcement procedures and they will immediately spot any factual errors and email him many times about this until the end of time. If you're writing in one of those genres, it really does behoove you to do a lot of research. Other genres tend to be a bit more forgiving, such as fantasy and romance, as long as the world has a strong internal consistency. Additionally this is where we get into realism versus verisimilitude. Readers will allow a certain amount of blurring facts if it moves along the story. For example, how long a lab work can take in a police thriller. It's a common plot device where in real life, police and forensic labs typically are backed up for months but in fiction, you can have your detective or your detective's boss pull some strings and move things along. It's also important to note that plausibility is more important than accuracy. For example, to the best of my knowledge, there is not a Starbucks kiosk at the Milwaukee County Zoo in Milwaukee, WI. But doesn't it feel completely plausible that there would be one since many American zoos do have coffee kiosks? So if you happen to mention in passing that there's a Starbucks kiosk at the Milwaukee County Zoo, that kind of plausible, if inaccurate detail most likely would not jar your reader out of the story. Factual error is often much worse if the plot depends on it. For example, a wrong fact in jury selection in a comment made in passing is less jarring than if it's the main plot point or if, for example, you're a legal thriller and your protagonist wins using evidence or tactics that in real life would get them thrown out of court or cause a mistrial, or even disbarred. Televised legal dramas are occasionally quite bad at this, where the lawyers win cases using tactics and legal techniques that would get them in enormous quantities of trouble. But if you're writing a legal thriller, the audience tends to be more knowledgeable than average about that kind of thing. So it is a good idea to do research. Some small facts that may seem insignificant can matter a lot to a reader, because they can stand out even to a non-expert. For example, in the United States, most of the states in the country are subdivided into administrative units called counties, which is why we talk about the county sheriff and how counties elect sheriffs and commissioners and so forth. However, in the state of Louisiana, they don't have counties, they have parishes. So if you're writing a book set in Louisiana, and you refer to a county in Louisiana that can jar the reader of the book if they have any knowledge of Louisiana. Another example would be you describe the final section of the baseball game as a quarter instead of an inning. Baseball doesn't have quarters like American football or American basketball does. Baseball has innings, so it's little technical details like that can be something to watch out for because you can trip up on them pretty easily. However, the flip side of this is you can use this as a technique where a factual error becomes an important plot point if you do it deliberately. For example, you can have in a police thriller evidence was stored outside of normal procedure in a way that would break the law in real life because it turns out someone actually was being bribed and the law actually was being broken. A more benign example, someone makes up a call number for the library book and it turns out to be gibberish because the person made it up on the spot, so you don't need the accurate number for the library book. Deliberately working in factual errors like this, so long as you include them in a way that you know what you're doing and it is important for the plot, can be a really neat technique where the reader will feel validated if they spot this error and then it turns out to be important later on, like someone came claims to be from Louisiana and talks about growing up in New Orleans County, only for someone to realize that New Orleans and Louisiana do not have counties. So here are some specific examples of things you may want to research in your fiction to avoid common errors. Number one: location. Distance is a major source of factual error. Movies famously ignore how long it takes to drive across Los Angeles, especially in traffic. You have movies where someone you get from one end to LA to another in like 20 minutes, which if you do it at 2:00 AM, that might be possible, but any other time during the day it's going to be traffic gridlock, and you're going to spend a lot of time in traffic. It takes much longer than 20 minutes to get from one end of LA to another. Another thing to watch out for is languages. A prominent example is Brazil. The dominant language in most of Central America and most of South America is Spanish, so people tend to assume that the dominant language in Brazil is Spanish. It's not; it's actually Portuguese. Many people in Brazil do speak Spanish because all their neighbors speak Spanish, but the main language in Brazil is not Spanish, it is Portuguese, so it's very jarring when shows have police or military officials in Brazil speaking Spanish when they should really be speaking in Portuguese. So that is the kind of detail to watch out for. Location details can also be jarring to people familiar with the location, but not necessarily the general audience. For example, in 2023, Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee closed. I'm pretty sure it's 2023. If you have a book set in Milwaukee in 2024, a person cannot be a student at Cardinal Stritch University because it no longer exists. And in fact, the date of that is probably something I should have researched (Transcriptionist's note: it closed at the end of their spring semester in 2023). Another famous example was a couple years ago, there was a Christmas holiday movie on the Roku Channel that depicted someone driving to Wisconsin from The Twin Cities and in the drive, the main character drove past a mountain range. I don't know if you've ever been to Minnesota or Wisconsin, but both of them are famously fairly flat and have no mountain ranges anywhere within the state. So that is something a little bit of research or effort would have avoided. Another good thing to research is specific procedures for the military and law enforcement, legal and scientific procedures if you're writing that kind of book. These are often highly specific and detailed and therefore you may have to do more research as a result if you're, for example, writing a legal thriller that revolves around the specific procedures and arcana of the American legal system. People will accept a certain amount of glossing over the more technical details for dramatic tension and avoiding lulls in the plot. Where it feels wrong, and unearned, is if procedures are ignored entirely or warped beyond recognition. Here are some examples from fiction of processes warped beyond recognition. The English department of a major university are awarding tenure based on a competition with other professors. That is not how that works. There's not a tournament of tenure that you can participate in to win tenure. Another example would be a soldier getting out of court martial because he had a heartfelt conversation about bravery with his or her commanding officer at the bar the night before. That is not how any of that works. At that point in the process, the court martial will be well out of the commanding officer's hands and the soldier in question's fate would be decided by the court martial. Another example from fiction would be a surgeon receives an award and promotion after convincing her husband to let her perform a risky new procedure on him. That, again, is not how any of that works. Surgeons are not allowed usually (save in cases of, you know, extreme emergency) to operate on family members because they can't be objective. Additionally the surgeon in question would be in all kinds of questions with the Ethical Review Board and if things go really badly, they would end up losing their license and may even face criminal liability. So obviously these are things you want to research. A third and final thing that is sort of broader category is that you want to focus on specific details for things you are researching based on the kind of novel you're writing, like you're writing a legal thriller, you will want to spend more time researching the specific legal details of the story you're writing. If you're writing like, for example, a historical novel about the British peerage, for example in Downton Abbey, the Earl of Grantham is named Robert Crawley, but he is always referred to as Lord Grantham, not Lord Crawley, because he's the Earl of Grantham. Very commonly, historical romance novels are known for not getting this correct, and it often irritates more knowledgeable readers. If you're writing historical fiction, another thing you might want to research is hairstyles, because hairstyles vary widely across historical periods. The final thing to keep in mind is the need to balance your research with the story. We've all read books where it was very clear that the author did a lot of research and was going to share it with us, whether we like it or not, because we'll have info dumps that go on for pages and pages. Too many details and facts are boring to the reader and rarely makes sense in the context of the story. An example would be a character explains 6 or 7 paragraphs explaining local politics to someone who's lived in the town for 20 years. You want to avoid the cliche of “as you know,  Bob” information dump. Having someone familiar with the particular profession review your work might be helpful, but unless they're a true expert, they're not going to catch everything. Remember that readers pick up a fiction book to be entertained and not taught. Facts when done correctly, add verisimilitude to the story, help with the suspension of disbelief, and make stories more interesting. And finally I'd say that you want to make a good faith effort of being as accurate as possible, but don't stress too much over it because I find as I'm writing my 150th novel at this point (I speak with a little bit of experience here), that no matter how much research you do, no matter how careful you are, it's just not going to work for everyone and someone is either going to point out something you got wrong or something that doesn't work for them, which is a matter of interpretation. I'd say focus on writing the best story you can and focus on being as accurate as you can, but if you have to pick between the two, focus on writing the best story you can. Though, bear in mind that if you have to make your legal thriller revolve around something that could not possibly happen in real life, then you are not writing the best story that you can. So that's it for this week. Thanks for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful and a quick word of thanks to my transcriptionist who once again helped me pull together the research for this episode. A reminder that you that you can listen to all the back episodes of the podcast, often with transcripts at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.

We look back on some of the big stories from 2023 – including the closure of Cardinal Stritch University. We also tell you about a hearing test created for Hmong people. Plus, visit the Karen Supermarket in Milwaukee.

Gus Ramirez and the Ramirez Family Foundation made big news in 2023, buying the former campus of Cardinal Stritch University in Glendale and Fox Point for $24 million not long after the school shut down at the end of the spring semester. The chairman of Waukesha-based manufacturer Husco International, Ramirez and his family were behind the launch of St. Augustine Preparatory Academy on Milwaukee's south side and now plan to open another Christian education K-12 school on the Cardinal Stritch campus by 2025. In September, Ramirez joined BizTimes Media managing editor Arthur Thomas and Marquette University president Michael Lovell for a recording of Leadership Lens, a podcast in which area business leaders discuss their leadership styles and making important decisions.

Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Shah is the Executive Director/Secretary General of the Fiqh Council of North America and Director Religious Affairs of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee. He received his Ph. D. (Theology and Religious Studies) from the University of Wales, U. K., obtained his M.A. (Hons), (Islamic Studies: Usuluddin with specialization in Comparative Religions) from the International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan and B. A. (Hons), (Islamic Studies: Usuluddin) from the same university. He is Hafiz of al-Qur'an. He has taught at the International Islamic University Islamabad, University of Wales, University of North Florida, St. Thomas University and Cardinal Stritch University. He is former president of Sharia' Scholars Association of North America (SSANA) and Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) and author of multiple books and articles. Please support us: Patreon.com/themadmamluks or via PayPal themadmamluks.com/donate  #muslimyoutubers #muslimpodcast #themadmamluks #muslimah #muslims #islam #muslimconvertstories #palestinian #palestineupdate #palestinaisrael #palestinaisrael

Jon graduated from Marquette Law School in 2000 and has worked in Wisconsin litigation and personal injury law exclusively since that time. Jon and his firm have handled every kind of injury case you can imagine: auto and motorcycle collisions, product liability, civil litigation, nursing home neglect, bicycle and pedestrian accidents, and animal attacks. When it comes to Wisconsin injury law, Groth Law Firm puts knowledge, compassion, and experience on your side. Jon grew up in the City of Milwaukee.  His father was a Milwaukee Firefighter and his mother worked for various nursing homes. Jon knows the value of hard work and what it means to understand his clients and their needs; that's ultimately what's brought him from a clerk in law school (where he discovered his knack for legal problem-solving) to owning his own firm with the best staff of lawyers and paralegals he's had the pleasure to know. Groth Law Firm itself enjoys glowing reviews and recommendations from clients and colleagues alike and Jon has earned statewide recognition for his work. He was named a Rising Star, a SuperLawyer, rated a superb 10 on Avvo, and is a proud Life Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. For a second year, the National Trial Lawyers Association named Jon one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Wisconsin and one of the Top 40 Under 40 for the third year in a row. Jon is active in the legal community, teaching other attorneys about the intricacies of personal injury law. He's a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Wisconsin, and the American Association of Justice. Besides being a personal injury attorney, Jon has taught at Cardinal Stritch University and is a father to three kids. When there's a spare moment to be had, Jon indulges in outdoor activities such as running or skiing, and he and his wife often volunteer at church and host Cub Scout Den meetings for their boys. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonpgroth/ Groth Law: https://grothlawfirm.com/ Learn more about EmotionTrac and our AI-driven Emotional Intelligence Platform: https://emotiontrac.com/calendly/

We welcome Milwaukee Teachers Education Association President Amy Mizialko back to the show to talk about the devastating news about a huge expansion of a private religious voucher school the former Cardinal Stritch University campus. The school's owner said the expansion is the direct result of the historic increase in voucher school funding from the terrible shared revenue deal negotiated by Governor Evers. Is this the beginning of a massive expansion of unaccountable and discriminatory voucher schools? We debrief the circus-like Republican Presidential debate which hit Milwaukee Wednesday. What does the “debate” say about the current state of the party and who stood out? Next, we assess the news that Republicans filed motions in an attempt to force recently elected Supreme Court justice Justice Protasiewicz to recuse from the gerrymandering case. Does this latest power grab have a chance to succeed? Following last week's appearance by Wausau Pilot and Review publisher & editor Shereen Siewert on the Battleground Wisconsin Podcast, Legislative Democrats proposed anti-SLAPP lawsuit legislation on Wednesday. Priscilla reminds us that this week was the 3 year anniversary of the Jacob Blake shooting in Kenosha, only a month following the wrongful arrest of an innocent black man by Kenosha Police with his family at an Applebees.

Meet Clarene MitchellShe is the founder and CEO of TCM Communications, a social media branding firm based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. TCM focuses on empowering success-driven entrepreneurs and corporate leaders to effectively leverage LinkedIn to generate organic results. She holds a BA in interpersonal communications from Cardinal Stritch University.How is LinkedIn different from other social media platforms?Totally different. I couldn't we could just talk about that question in itself and go on and on, for one LinkedIn was created for the members to generate results, as opposed to other platforms where they're really social entertainment. That was really that's the core foundation, the foundation of LinkedIn is all about members generating results. When you look at the mission of the platform, it says that explicitly, it's about the economic advancement of all the members. So that's number one. The other part of LinkedIn is different than other platforms, I say, is a more comprehensive platform. From my perspective, why do you have to go anywhere else you're using any other platform, when there's so much that LinkedIn offers, whether it's being able to create newsletters or write our articles, or go live in video form or audio form? And just the different features that it has, make it a more comprehensive platform versus I say some other platforms are more limited than with what you can do on themIf you could go back to your 20-year-old self, what would you tell yourself to do more or less of or differently with regard to your professional career?You know, I had to go way back, because you know, my age, I think that mentally to go back to my 20-year-old, so I guess the biggest thing I would tell my 20-year-old self is, dreams don't have to die, they can be deferred, meaning so 20-year-old Claire rain wanted to be a broadcast journalist. But my life circumstances didn't allow for the freedom of that. But or the flexibility I needed to go with being in the broadcast journalism sector of communications. It's ironic now, though, where you know, with what I do in my business, and again, going back to the LinkedIn features, the LinkedIn feature, linked in live feature, for me is much of our dream, where, you know, life circumstance happened couldn't be a broadcast journalist right out of college, like I want it to become. But really, I'm fulfilling that dream now as a LinkedIn, live creator and host and all of that. It's like, okay, it could, that dream didn't have to die, I still held it dear in my heart, you know. And I, it became a reality when it needed to become or was able to become a reality. So not give up on my dreams, keep them fresh in my heart and continue to nurture them so that I could seize opportunities when they came up.Connect with Clarene!Connect on LinkedInhttps://calendly.com/tcmcommunications/linkedinassessmenttcmcommunicationsllc@gmail.com

The hot union summer continued this week with the historic and game changing Teamsters victory over UPS (and their Wall Street backers). The breakthrough is part of an upsurge in labor activism across the nation. What does it mean and where will it lead? We dig in with a great Wisconsin example, an in-depth interview with Will Roberts from the TruStage workers union to discuss their intense battle for a fair contract. They have a major rally and march this Saturday, July 29th starting at 9 AM in Madison. During this hot week, we ask what's up with the climate justice agenda in Wisconsin? Following a state budget that saw the removal of Governor Evers' top climate items by Legislative Republicans and a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story this week detailing how a year after its creation, the state's Office of Environmental Justice remains largely dormant. What's next in the fight to head off a climate cataclysm and create family supporting jobs? The Federal Reserve Bank increases rates again this week and shortly following the largest increase in voucher funding a conservative Christian foundation buys the Cardinal Stritch University campus where a new voucher school seems likely.

I would love to tell you that out of the gate I was a business genius and everything I did in marketing worked perfectly. Well that's not true.  We all make mistakes along the way, but when we learn from them we have a better shot at success. And if we can get out ahead of some of those mistakes, by learning from what other business owners are doing wrong we can shorten the cycle to success. In this conversation with Lori Highby, we discuss the three most common mistakes new business owners make and how to avoid them. 1 ) The We We syndrome where owners think all their marketing needs to be about them.  2) Defining too broad a target 3) Describing what makes them uniquely qualified to solve a problem.    ABOUT LORI  With a core personal value of lifelong-learning, Lori Highby has shared creative and strategic digital marketing, personal branding, and entrepreneurship lessons with people and organizations from allover. Her 20 years experience, education, and involvement range from currently owning a digital marketing agency, Keystone Click, being the 2013 recipient of the “Bravo! Entrepreneur Award” from BizTimes Media, teaching undergraduate students as an adjunct professor at UW-Milwaukee, and serving on numerous boards including the Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin. Lori earned her Bachelor's Degree in Business & Marketing from Marian University and her MBA from Cardinal Stritch University.   She is also part of More than a Few Written Words, a collection of essays by some of my favorite guests. 

Are colleges teetering on the brink of financial collapse? The story of Cardinal Stritch University's closure is a stark reminder of the financial health of educational institutes. But it's not all bleak! On a lighter note, we also touch upon the buzz around ChatGPT, and the potential of generative AI. This trend results from years of innovation by cutting-edge companies, so check out this episode for the latest AI insight!Subscribe to podcast updatesAsk Ric | Ric's Books-----Links from today's show:Self-care with Jean Edelman PodcastGlobal X Artificial Intelligence and Technology ETF (Ticker: AIQ)Follow Ric on social media:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by:Global X ETFsInvesco QQQSchwabDisclosure page-----

We look at how the closure of Cardinal Stritch University is impacting undocumented students. We learn about the second season of the Be Seen podcast, which looks at Milwaukee's LGBTQ history. Plus, we listen back to a Bubbler Talk that looks into a mysterious bridge to nowhere in the woods in Milwaukee.

In a personal injury or medical malpractice case, the cost of future care plays a key role. Debbie Wuerl, a legal nurse consultant with a range of experience in nursing areas, specializes in personal injury cases and working with medical malpractice attorneys. She has particular expertise in working on cost projections This is not the same as but is part of a life care plan. Debbie focuses on future costs that derive from the injury or other conditions: medications, future surgeries, in-patient and outpatient therapies, and other expenses associated with the condition. While this involves carefully studying medical records, it can also entail personal investigation. She may visit patients in the hospital or in their homes. Particularly through home visits, she can gain a more in-depth perspective on the patient's needs. Some may have no one to drive them to medical or therapy appointments. She may learn that others don't understand what the doctors or other practitioners are saying and may go to the practitioners and recommend that they “humanize” their communications with the client. She summarizes her findings in an easy-to-read table format that begins her report. The accessibility of this information has, she says, helped to get many cases settled in mediation without trial. If you are looking for another way to employ your LNC skills, consider Exploring cost projections. This podcast will give you a good start. Join me in this episode of Calculating Cost Projections - The LNC Role - Debbie Wuerl What does “cost projection” mean? How does this differ from “life care planning” projections? What qualifications are required to do cost projections? What issues does a cost projection need to include? How can it be problematic to get the necessary documentation for a cost projection? Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu. https://youtu.be/aBWnx8AW_fI Announcing LNC Success™ Virtual Conference 8 October 26,27 & 28 LNC Success™ is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you! Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020. They are back with their 8th all-new conference based on what attendees said they'd find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career. Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level. After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business. Your Presenter of Calculating Cost Projections - The LNC Role - Debbie Wuerl Debbie worked primarily in Geriatrics since graduating from Milwaukee Area Technical College in 1983. Before earning her BSN completion from Cardinal Stritch University in 2001, she worked in Long Term Care, Inpatient and Sub-Acute Rehabilitation, home care, and in hospice care. Since earning her BSN completion, she was a Certified Case Manager in both the public and private sector insurance industry, before being a Clinical Liaison Officer to the LTC facilities in SE WI and returning to Long Term Care. She started Wuerl Legal Nurse Consulting, LLC in 2005, working with Personal Injury and Med Mal attorneys in Wisconsin and in other states. Connect with Debbie on LinkedIn or at Debbie@wuerllegalnurse.com

Lake Effect's Audrey Nowakowski & WUWM education reporter Emily Files speak with faculty, including Stritch University President Dr. Dan Scholz, and students about the upcoming closure of the university.

Kristin Baird is a highly respected thought leader in healthcare, leveraging her extensive 25-year background in patient care, healthcare marketing, business development, and administration to drive impactful change across the industry. As President of the Baird Group, Kristin's unwavering dedication to service excellence has earned her a reputation as a talented speaker and consultant, helping healthcare organizations worldwide to achieve their strategic goals and elevate their standards of care.Kristin's impressive academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master's in Health Services Administration from Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, WI. Her thought-provoking insights and pioneering strategies have been widely recognized and shared through her extensive body of work, including the groundbreaking titles You Make the Call! Healthcare's mandate for post-discharge follow-up, Raising the Bar on Service Excellence: The healthcare leader's guide to putting passion into practice, Reclaiming the Passion: Stories that celebrate the essence of nursing, and Customer Service in Health Care: A grassroots approach to creating a culture of service excellence.Through her visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to healthcare excellence, Kristin Baird has become a sought-after thought leader and trusted advisor, driving positive change, and delivering transformative results for healthcare organizations worldwide.ABOUT THE ASHHRA PODCASTCo-hosts Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan from The Bo & Luke Show bring you the latest insights and trends in the world of human resources. Whether you're looking to stay up to date on the latest news and legislation or gain valuable insights into building a better workplace, the podcast has something for everyone. So sit back, relax, and join Bo and Luke every week for fresh episodes as they explore everything healthcare HR!This episode is sponsored by Virgin Pulse. Discover how Virgin Pulse helps healthcare HR leaders balance culture and cost savings by improving employee well-being. With evidence-based solutions grounded in behavioral science, Virgin Pulse engages and rewards individuals on their health and wellness journeys, resulting in improved retention rates and cost savings for organizations. Check out VirginPulse.com/resources for a free healthcare HR health and wellbeing toolkit.

Kristin Baird is a highly respected thought leader in healthcare, leveraging her extensive 25-year background in patient care, healthcare marketing, business development, and administration to drive impactful change across the industry. As President of the Baird Group, Kristin's unwavering dedication to service excellence has earned her a reputation as a talented speaker and consultant, helping healthcare organizations worldwide to achieve their strategic goals and elevate their standards of care.Kristin's impressive academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master's in Health Services Administration from Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, WI. Her thought-provoking insights and pioneering strategies have been widely recognized and shared through her extensive body of work, including the groundbreaking titles You Make the Call! Healthcare's mandate for post-discharge follow-up, Raising the Bar on Service Excellence: The healthcare leader's guide to putting passion into practice, Reclaiming the Passion: Stories that celebrate the essence of nursing, and Customer Service in Health Care: A grassroots approach to creating a culture of service excellence.Through her visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to healthcare excellence, Kristin Baird has become a sought-after thought leader and trusted advisor, driving positive change, and delivering transformative results for healthcare organizations worldwide.ABOUT THE ASHHRA PODCASTCo-hosts Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan from The Bo & Luke Show bring you the latest insights and trends in the world of human resources. Whether you're looking to stay up to date on the latest news and legislation or gain valuable insights into building a better workplace, the podcast has something for everyone. So sit back, relax, and join Bo and Luke every week for fresh episodes as they explore everything healthcare HR!This episode is sponsored by Virgin Pulse. Discover how Virgin Pulse helps healthcare HR leaders balance culture and cost savings by improving employee well-being. With evidence-based solutions grounded in behavioral science, Virgin Pulse engages and rewards individuals on their health and wellness journeys, resulting in improved retention rates and cost savings for organizations. Check out VirginPulse.com/resources for a free healthcare HR health and wellbeing toolkit. Support the Show.

A higher education data expert explores the closure of Cardinal Stritch University. We learn about the Asian Heritage Dinner happening this weekend. Actress Jane Kaczmarek talks about her return to the stage in Milwaukee. Plus, we tell you about an upcoming exhibit "Women & Water."

A Cardinal Stritch University professor shares their reaction to the school's closure. We learn about Voces de la Frontera's May Day march. We tell you about conservation efforts at the Kickapoo Valley Reserve. We look at Black Restaurant Week in Milwaukee. Plus, learn why Hattie McDaniel, the first Black person to win an Academy Award, credits Milwaukee for her success.

Dr. Alex Gee gets interviewed by his accomplished guest, Jason Fields. They discuss how to develop leaders, professionally and spiritually, and the unseen loneliness and cost of leadership. Fields asks about how he observes Dr. Gee's consistency of voice and personality in every environment. Jason Fields represents the United States as a senator of the World Business Angel Investment Forum (WBAF). He is founder of The Financial Promise Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization that teaches personal financial & business literacy. He is also the Founder and Managing Director of Dark Knight Capital Ventures, a venture fund that seeks to invest in underrepresented founders across America. Jason started his career in the financial services sector where he collaboratively managed over $100 million in assets. His experience includes bonds, equities, derivatives, insurance, and both residential and commercial loans. He has also worked as a financial advisor, investment advisor, personal banker, credit union branch manager and investment banking associate. He is a published author with six books, four of which focus on financial topics for beginners. Jason is a certified financial education instructor & certified capital raising specialist. He holds a BS Degree in business management from Cardinal Stritch University. Jason is the President of the Regional Leadership Council, a member of the Governor's Financial Literacy Council and the Rotary Club of Downtown Madison. He serves on the board of directors of Destination Madison, Wisconsin Technology Council, MKE Tech, Competitive Wisconsin, the Green Bay Packer Mentor Protégé Program, and the Convergence Resource Center. alexgee.com Support the Show: patreon.com/blacklikeme

We learn about the impact of untested rape kits. Capitol Notes looks at efforts to legalize medical marijuana and other legislation. We hear from an international student who attends Cardinal Stritch University who recently found out the school is closing. Plus, listen back to a conversation Wisconsin's State Archaeologist who passed away.

Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media get together to discuss the news of the week, including the decision by Cardinal Stritch University to shutdown at the end of the semester. While the news came as a surprise, Andrew and Arthur discuss the mounting challenges for higher education and whether more colleges and universities will go down a similar path. Insider Story Spotlight:Froedtert Health, ThedaCare announce plans to mergeDesire to transform health care in Wisconsin behind Froedtert, ThedaCare mergerQ&A: Froedtert Health's Cathy Jacobson shares next steps for merger with ThedaCareHarley-Davidson CEO in line for big payday if he can triple company value by December 2025Big Story:Cardinal Stritch to shut down at end of spring semester

Let's talk about networking! On this episode of HR Like a Boss, we're thrilled to have Jeff Palkowski, the State Director-Elect at Wisconsin State Council SHRM, sharing his HR expertise. Jeff will delve into the advantages of creating a strong network, the importance of being proactive rather than reactive, and the qualities of an exceptional leader. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation! About Jeff Jeff Palkowski, MHRM, SHRM-SCP, PHR is a Workforce Relations Manager and Divisional Disability Representative with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Information Technology. He has worked in human resources, primarily in the public sector, for nearly 20 years. His previous HR roles have included HR generalist and business partner roles, recruitment specialist, compensation analyst, and Assistant Director of Human Resources for Wisconsin Badgers Athletics (On, Wisconsin!). Jeff's passion for human resources including giving back to the profession in many ways through networking, mentoring, and as an active volunteer leader with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) at the national, state, and local levels. Jeff currently serves on the Wisconsin State Council SHRM Board as the State Director-Elect, a SHRM Advocacy Captain for Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District, and member of the SHRM Foundation Leadership Circle. He has serves as a SHRM Social Media Influencer since 2019. A SHRM Senior Certified Professional, HRCI Professional in Human Resources, and Hootsuite Academy Certified Social Marketing Professional; Jeff received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, his Master of Human Resource Management degree from the Keller Graduate School of Management, and completed additional coursework at Cardinal Stritch University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Purdue University. Jeff blogs at HRSushiBar.com and you and find him on social media on Twitter and LinkedIn. About HR Like a Boss HR Like a Boss centers around the concept that with the right passion to be and think different, HR and business professionals can do amazingly awesome HR. People who do HR like a boss understand business concepts, what makes people tick, and how to approach HR as more than a compliance or cost center. This podcast builds the foundation for John Bernatovicz's upcoming book, "HR Like a Boss." If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level, this is the podcast for you. Share any comments with bridgette@willory.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/willory/message

MBJ Editor in Chief Mark Kass joins the program to discuss a few breaking business stories including the all but done merger of Froedtert & Thedacare and how this benefits our area. Also, the closing of Cardinal Stritch University and a quick look on how we got here.

A recap of the White House Egg Roll celebration as well as a Milwaukee Rep ticket giveaway. We also give the latest on Cardinal Stritch University closing their doors for good at the end of May

Description: In today's episode, we're tackling the intricate field of leaves of absence. We'll dive into the different types of leaves, common misconceptions, frequently asked questions, and helpful resources you can use to stay on top of best practices, rules and regulations regarding leaves of absence.  Key Takeaways: When it comes to leaves of absence, work with empathy, communicate well, have expectations laid out, have an agreement, and understand return dates.  There's a misconception that you can't fire, terminate, discipline, or manage people's expectations when they're on leave. That is simply untrue. Those things can all be done if they're done fairly and objectively. MRA has many leaves of absence resources, including the hotline, toolkits, guides, trainings, and more!  Resources: 24/7 HR Hotline  Leave of Absence Request Form  JAN - Job Accommodation Network   ADA Toolkit   Supervisor and the Law Training  MRA Membership  About MRA    Let's Connect: Guest Bio - Amy Whittenberger  Guest LinkedIn Profile - Amy Whittenberger  Host Bio - Sophie Boler  Host LinkedIn Profile - Sophie Boler    Transcript: Transcripts are computer generated -- not 100% accurate word-for-word. 00:00:00:01 - 00:00:03:10 Hello everybody and welcome to 30 minute Thrive, 00:00:03:10 - 00:00:06:20 your go-to podcast for anything and everything HR. 00:00:06:21 - 00:00:09:22 Powered by MRA, the Management Association. 00:00:09:23 - 00:00:12:23 Looking to stay on top of the ever-changing world of HR? 00:00:12:23 - 00:00:14:18 MRA has got you covered. 00:00:14:18 - 00:00:17:15 We'll be the first to tell you what's hot and what's not. 00:00:17:16 - 00:00:21:03 I'm your host, Sophie Boler, and we are so glad you're here. 00:00:21:04 - 00:00:22:22 Now it's time to thrive. 00:00:22:22 - 00:00:26:22 Hello, everybody, and welcome to this episode of 30 Minute Thrive. 00:00:27:05 - 00:00:30:18 We're happy you're here, and I'm excited to talk about what's hot on the hotline 00:00:30:22 - 00:00:32:13 with Amy Whittenberger. 00:00:32:13 - 00:00:35:06 She's our HR Business Advisor here at MRA. 00:00:35:07 - 00:00:38:17 So she's the one to answer all of your HR Questions, 00:00:38:17 - 00:00:42:04 and provide some good advice when you call on our HR hotline. 00:00:42:05 - 00:00:46:14 Prior to joining MRA, Amy held multiple positions in HR 00:00:46:14 - 00:00:50:01 and operations roles, and worked in the manufacturing 00:00:50:01 - 00:00:53:07 and service industries, all small and large companies, 00:00:53:16 - 00:00:57:05 as well as for-profit and not-for-profit companies. 00:00:57:17 - 00:01:01:19 She's actually owned her own HR consulting business and taught 00:01:01:19 - 00:01:05:05 HR courses at Cardinal Stritch University as well. 00:01:05:16 - 00:01:08:18 So, I know you come with a lot of experience and knowledge 00:01:08:18 - 00:01:12:08 today, so I'm excited that you're sharing it with us on the podcast today. 00:01:13:14 - 00:01:14:15 I'm glad to be here. 00:01:14:15 - 00:01:15:05 This is fun. 00:01:15:05 - 00:01:16:15 Yeah, absolutely. 00:01:16:15 - 00:01:20:04 Well, a recent episode was dedicated to MRA's most 00:01:20:04 - 00:01:24:01 called upon topic on the hotline, which was FMLA. 00:01:24:10 - 00:01:28:21 So let's kind of talk about the other side to that, and that's leaves of absence. 00:01:28:21 - 00:01:31:14 So what other forms of leaves are there? 00:01:32:03 - 00:01:35:16 So there are a couple more that we do need to talk about with our members 00:01:35:16 - 00:01:36:19 when they do call in. 00:01:36:19 - 00:01:39:21 You know, we have over 4000 members, a million employees, 00:01:39:21 - 00:01:42:19 so we're bound to get calls regarding leaves that are needed. 00:01:43:15 - 00:01:47:20 Some of those leaves look like our medical and personal leaves are policies 00:01:47:20 - 00:01:51:18 a company might have in place of not having FMLA available. 00:01:52:03 - 00:01:56:08 And there's the big one, which is ADA, where there is an accommodation 00:01:56:08 - 00:01:57:15 in the form of leave. 00:01:57:15 - 00:02:01:12 There are military leaves and leaves due to worker's compensation. 00:02:01:12 - 00:02:05:15 And we also need to talk about any state-mandated paid leaves 00:02:05:15 - 00:02:06:13 that are out there as well. 00:02:06:13 - 00:02:08:13 And there are 11 states that have that right now. 00:02:08:18 - 00:02:10:19 So a lot of different types going on. 00:02:10:19 - 00:02:12:09 So, if a member were to call 00:02:12:09 - 00:02:15:03 and say that they have an employee that needs to be out 00:02:15:10 - 00:02:21:12 but they are not eligible for for FMLA; what really are their options? 00:02:21:12 - 00:02:23:02 like where do they start? 00:02:23:02 - 00:02:25:02 I think the first question I would ask them is, 00:02:25:03 - 00:02:29:00 is if they do have a medical or personal leave policy on hand, 00:02:29:00 - 00:02:31:20 if they do, obviously that's a great foundation to work with. 00:02:32:06 - 00:02:35:09 You know, if I look at the policies, they tend to mirror FMLA. 00:02:35:09 - 00:02:39:19 So the conversation can be almost the same as an FMLA, in terms of, you know, 00:02:39:19 - 00:02:42:19 the eligibility requirements they might have for employees' forms 00:02:42:19 - 00:02:47:12 to use, medical certifications to get, as well as, how do you handle 00:02:47:12 - 00:02:50:18 benefits, pay in paying for benefits of all that employees out 00:02:51:15 - 00:02:53:11 and then documenting everything. 00:02:53:11 - 00:02:57:23 If they don't have a leave policy then we suggest that they use our sample. 00:02:57:23 - 00:03:01:00 We have a great sample to use, and then to work from. 00:03:01:23 - 00:03:04:13 And then, if they don't have that policy in place, 00:03:04:13 - 00:03:06:07 really is talking about, you know, 00:03:06:07 - 00:03:08:03 if this is the first time they might be doing it, 00:03:08:03 - 00:03:12:02 what precedent might they be setting with this employee, for future decisions, 00:03:12:10 - 00:03:15:19 or certainly look back, if they can, in different files 00:03:16:06 - 00:03:19:12 where they might have had past practices so that they can be consistent 00:03:19:12 - 00:03:20:03 in the future. 00:03:20:03 - 00:03:24:05 So what else do companies really need to consider on this? 00:03:25:04 - 00:03:28:07 And particularly to their policies in terms of leave? 00:03:28:08 - 00:03:31:11 You know, I certainly bring into the conversation regarding PTO, 00:03:32:18 - 00:03:34:23 you know, how is their PTO administered? 00:03:34:23 - 00:03:39:09 How does it apply to leaves, required or not, in terms of taking time off, 00:03:40:01 - 00:03:43:01 and then again looking at paid leave in terms of states? 00:03:43:14 - 00:03:46:10 So the good news is that if you have a policy, 00:03:47:08 - 00:03:50:16 where you provide equal amounts of leave in more than the state 00:03:50:16 - 00:03:54:13 requires you to have to provide additional leave on top of that. 00:03:54:19 - 00:03:56:03 So that you'd just be good to go. 00:03:56:03 - 00:03:58:01 So at least get that out of the way. 00:03:58:01 - 00:03:59:15 Okay. That makes sense. 00:03:59:15 - 00:04:04:04 So you mentioned earlier that ADA was one of the big ones. 00:04:04:09 - 00:04:07:01 So can we talk about that a little bit? Yes. 00:04:07:07 - 00:04:10:21 So on that same call with any member that's calling in, we certainly would 00:04:10:21 - 00:04:14:16 move them into accommodation in terms of a disability. 00:04:14:16 - 00:04:19:00 ADA is required of any companies of more than 15 employees, 00:04:19:20 - 00:04:23:00 and we would first suggest that they look in their toolkit, 00:04:23:00 - 00:04:26:20 so we have a disability toolkit, that's exclusive to our members, 00:04:26:20 - 00:04:30:17 very comprehensive in terms of information, state laws, DOL 00:04:30:17 - 00:04:34:11 information, forms, letters to use, 00:04:34:18 - 00:04:37:13 and an introduction to Jan, so everyone should know Jan. 00:04:38:00 - 00:04:40:11 Jan is a resource through the DOL. 00:04:40:11 - 00:04:45:05 stands for Job Accommodation Network and so it's a great use resource as well. 00:04:45:05 - 00:04:48:20 Working through a leave when it comes to accommodation is similar 00:04:48:20 - 00:04:51:07 to accommodations for any other disabilities. 00:04:52:01 - 00:04:54:21 It's just having those questions regarding the leave, 00:04:54:21 - 00:04:57:13 and the amount of leave that would be necessary. 00:04:58:09 - 00:05:01:00 So diving a little bit deeper into ADA, 00:05:01:09 - 00:05:03:18 what does a leave really look like under this? 00:05:03:19 - 00:05:06:04 Yeah, so it could be a lot of different things, 00:05:06:04 - 00:05:09:11 that the can really vary, you know so a couple of samples could be, you know, 00:05:09:11 - 00:05:13:04 employee calls in on a Monday and said, hey, I broke my leg over the weekend, 00:05:13:12 - 00:05:15:19 playing soccer, I don't have worker's comp. 00:05:15:19 - 00:05:17:07 It's not a FMLA. 00:05:17:07 - 00:05:19:17 I know I can't come to work because I'm in a cast, 00:05:20:06 - 00:05:22:17 I won't have my cast off for two weeks. 00:05:23:03 - 00:05:24:19 What does that look like for them? 00:05:24:19 - 00:05:28:09 It could be other issues such as, you know, a mental health issue. 00:05:28:09 - 00:05:30:15 We know mental health issues are on the rise. 00:05:31:15 - 00:05:32:17 So it could be that they need 00:05:32:17 - 00:05:35:21 a modified schedule in order to attend therapy appointments. 00:05:36:17 - 00:05:39:04 On that same vein, it could be people that have like 00:05:39:04 - 00:05:41:21 a chronic diabetes situation and need treatments, 00:05:42:10 - 00:05:44:13 or unfortunately people are dealing with cancer. 00:05:44:13 - 00:05:46:23 They have chemotherapy that they have to attend. 00:05:48:04 - 00:05:50:15 It could also be people that have a drug addiction, 00:05:50:15 - 00:05:54:21 and they want to check themselves into like a 30 day stay treatment center. 00:05:55:11 - 00:06:00:05 And could be of a newer disability, are going to be working with the service dog. 00:06:00:05 - 00:06:01:04 So I need to go 00:06:01:04 - 00:06:04:19 look at training with my dog to learn how to work through those issues. 00:06:04:19 - 00:06:08:03 I didn't know that was a part of it, it is, yes. 00:06:09:05 - 00:06:11:08 And it can be things like you know 00:06:11:21 - 00:06:15:10 I had a FMLA available to me for migraines. 00:06:15:10 - 00:06:19:01 Migraines tend not to go away, so I'm still dealing with migraines, 00:06:19:09 - 00:06:21:05 you know, how can we work through leave for that? 00:06:22:07 - 00:06:24:10 And then, even, you know, a fairly common 00:06:24:10 - 00:06:28:01 one is someone who's pregnant and not eligible for FMLA. 00:06:28:09 - 00:06:29:20 And working through those issues, like, 00:06:29:20 - 00:06:33:06 they might need time off for morning sickness, or things like that. 00:06:33:18 - 00:06:34:06 Mm hmm. 00:06:34:06 - 00:06:37:10 So a very big array. Yes. 00:06:37:17 - 00:06:38:12 It is. 00:06:38:12 - 00:06:42:11 ADA is far reaching and very complex. 00:06:42:11 - 00:06:46:15 So, do employers have to accommodate employees 00:06:46:15 - 00:06:49:12 for every single one of those situations, per se. 00:06:50:00 - 00:06:51:18 So, no, each case is different. 00:06:51:18 - 00:06:55:16 So essentially what a company does need to do, is 00:06:56:01 - 00:06:59:02 they are required to engage in what's called an interactive process. 00:06:59:13 - 00:07:03:13 That process is how and the employer and the employee works 00:07:03:13 - 00:07:07:09 together to find out, you know, what is a reasonable accommodation. 00:07:07:21 - 00:07:11:08 So this should be a conversation, it should not be a confrontation. 00:07:11:18 - 00:07:16:00 You know, it really is about the employer and the employee come together 00:07:16:00 - 00:07:19:23 with ideas, bring them to the table, come into agreement about what might work. 00:07:20:00 - 00:07:23:15 You know, there could be situations where through those conversations, the employer 00:07:23:15 - 00:07:27:20 finds out or determines that they can't accommodate with the employee is asking. 00:07:28:06 - 00:07:31:12 And that's what we call an undue hardship. 00:07:31:12 - 00:07:35:07 And there's very, you know, pretty specific reasons why you would choose. 00:07:35:07 - 00:07:35:16 That, 00:07:36:16 - 00:07:38:06 is a lengthy conversation. 00:07:38:06 - 00:07:40:15 It shouldn't be made lightly. 00:07:40:15 - 00:07:43:08 And if you're coming to that conclusion, certainly, you know, 00:07:43:08 - 00:07:47:06 we suggest that you have a complete set of documentation 00:07:47:13 - 00:07:49:06 regarding those conversations and why you made that decision. 00:07:49:06 - 00:07:52:22 Kind of going off of that, and you just spoke a little bit about it. 00:07:53:07 - 00:07:56:14 But what really are the factors used to determine 00:07:56:14 - 00:07:58:17 whether an undue hardship exists? 00:07:59:08 - 00:08:00:00 Mm hmm. 00:08:00:00 - 00:08:01:09 So when it comes to leaves, 00:08:01:09 - 00:08:04:17 it really is about what the employees are requesting in terms of, you know, 00:08:04:17 - 00:08:07:19 how long they might need off, the frequency, 00:08:07:19 - 00:08:11:13 they might need off, the length of time that they're requesting. 00:08:11:13 - 00:08:13:03 A big piece of that is 00:08:13:03 - 00:08:16:12 if the time they're requesting, is predictable or unpredictable. 00:08:16:22 - 00:08:19:19 You know, we know in the workplace, that when people are calling sick, 00:08:20:01 - 00:08:23:08 those unplanned times, get really hard to manage sometimes 00:08:23:08 - 00:08:27:05 before the other staff to pick up the pieces and then cover that. 00:08:27:18 - 00:08:31:17 So that really plays into making that decision in terms of undue hardship. 00:08:32:03 - 00:08:32:08 Okay. 00:08:32:19 - 00:08:35:11 So how does this really align with employers 00:08:36:01 - 00:08:39:00 who ask for doctors notes when an employee's out 00:08:39:00 - 00:08:42:15 for several days or calls than when they're injured outside of work? 00:08:42:15 - 00:08:43:03 Yeah. 00:08:43:03 - 00:08:48:20 So a lot of attendance policies out there will have a requirement 00:08:48:20 - 00:08:52:14 for employers, when the employee is out for let's say three or more days, 00:08:53:00 - 00:08:57:02 that they do bring back a doctor's note, clearing them to come back to work. 00:08:58:04 - 00:08:59:00 The cautionary 00:08:59:00 - 00:09:02:06 point here is that employers have to make sure 00:09:02:06 - 00:09:05:21 that they're not requiring that the employees are 100% healed, 00:09:06:23 - 00:09:12:07 because that is in direct conflict with ADA, asking us to make accommodations 00:09:12:07 - 00:09:15:08 for people that need to meet the essential functions of the job. 00:09:16:09 - 00:09:19:06 So in the beginning, we talked a little bit 00:09:19:06 - 00:09:23:22 about the different types of leaves, So we should go back to that. 00:09:23:22 - 00:09:26:12 And can you talk a little bit more about those other types 00:09:26:12 - 00:09:29:02 that you kind of listed out in the first question. 00:09:29:05 - 00:09:29:16 Yeah. 00:09:29:16 - 00:09:34:06 So besides ADA, another common one I did mention is pregnancy leave. 00:09:34:19 - 00:09:40:09 And so people that have a pregnancy but are qualified under a FMLA, 00:09:40:14 - 00:09:43:22 they certainly have protections under Title seven and EEOC, 00:09:44:07 - 00:09:46:08 and with the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, 00:09:47:15 - 00:09:50:23 that prevents people from being discriminated against 00:09:50:23 - 00:09:52:23 because of pregnancy issues. 00:09:52:23 - 00:09:56:21 But then the ADA does come back into play, and that there is accommodations 00:09:56:21 - 00:09:59:08 that should be made for people that are pregnant. 00:09:59:08 - 00:10:03:03 Those things can be like additional breaks, longer breaks, 00:10:03:03 - 00:10:07:07 maybe a change in schedule, or a change in shift, to deal with, 00:10:07:07 - 00:10:10:19 you know, anything you know, including things like morning sickness. 00:10:11:07 - 00:10:12:23 We've listed so many already, 00:10:12:23 - 00:10:16:06 but are there any other ones that you want to cover too? 00:10:16:21 - 00:10:20:06 Yeah, there's definitely one more part and one and I think we saved the best 00:10:20:06 - 00:10:22:10 for last. I think that's military leaves. 00:10:22:22 - 00:10:26:11 And so there is an act called the USERRA Act, which is the Uniformed 00:10:26:11 - 00:10:29:16 Services, Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. 00:10:30:05 - 00:10:33:06 And this ACT employee covers all employers. 00:10:33:06 - 00:10:36:07 So it's available to anyone that's in a military situation. 00:10:37:04 - 00:10:41:13 It's semi similar to a family in that it is providing 00:10:42:00 - 00:10:45:02 leave away from the job with protection to come back 00:10:45:02 - 00:10:47:16 and get your job, an equal job for equal pay 00:10:48:05 - 00:10:51:19 and the military act is different though, in that you you're returning 00:10:51:19 - 00:10:55:05 someone who is back to a positions called an escalated position. 00:10:55:19 - 00:10:59:12 So that means you're returning the back to a position where they 00:11:00:01 - 00:11:02:21 if they attained anything like increases 00:11:02:21 - 00:11:05:18 promotions and increase in security, 00:11:06:00 - 00:11:10:01 increase in benefits, etc., you turn them into that 00:11:10:22 - 00:11:13:16 that role with those benefits, they would have a attained. 00:11:14:00 - 00:11:14:18 Interesting. 00:11:14:18 - 00:11:16:04 So it's a really nice feature. 00:11:16:04 - 00:11:18:10 They shouldn't have to suffer because they served our country. 00:11:18:17 - 00:11:19:06 Absolutely. 00:11:20:13 - 00:11:21:11 So as we 00:11:21:11 - 00:11:25:01 wrap up the episode today, I just kind of want to end with what 00:11:25:05 - 00:11:28:02 other concerns or issues you hear that members 00:11:28:02 - 00:11:30:18 bring up to you regarding leaves on the hotline? 00:11:31:04 - 00:11:31:14 Yeah. 00:11:31:14 - 00:11:34:22 So I think, you know, in the most part I think the leaves go quite well. 00:11:35:04 - 00:11:40:13 You know, like anything else, if we work with empathy, communicate well, have 00:11:40:13 - 00:11:44:16 expectations laid out, have an agreement, understand return dates. 00:11:44:16 - 00:11:48:21 I think those can work well between employee, manager, and HR. 00:11:48:21 - 00:11:51:04 But we know not all things work out well. 00:11:51:14 - 00:11:55:19 And that's the kind of the calls we get to at the hotline is helping people 00:11:55:19 - 00:11:58:23 when they're a little bit frustrated because things are going as expected. 00:11:59:09 - 00:12:01:11 And when they said they would accommodate a leave. 00:12:01:11 - 00:12:05:17 What we try to do in those situations, for example, there's a misconception 00:12:06:11 - 00:12:07:06 out there that 00:12:08:09 - 00:12:09:02 you can't 00:12:09:02 - 00:12:11:21 fire, can't terminate, can't discipline, 00:12:12:04 - 00:12:14:12 can't manage people's expectations when they're on leave. 00:12:15:09 - 00:12:17:06 And that is simply untrue. 00:12:17:06 - 00:12:21:05 And those things can be done if they're done fairly, 00:12:21:10 - 00:12:24:00 objectively, you know, for business reasons, 00:12:25:03 - 00:12:28:12 in that for any discriminatory reason, things can go wrong. 00:12:29:06 - 00:12:32:02 If we're not communicating well, a good example of 00:12:32:02 - 00:12:34:10 when you can terminate someone when they're on leave 00:12:35:04 - 00:12:37:12 is if someone's on leave and unfortunately, 00:12:37:12 - 00:12:40:14 a company has make a decision to do a restructuring 00:12:41:15 - 00:12:44:01 and they're looking at limiting positions. 00:12:44:01 - 00:12:47:16 If they have a role that's on the list, 00:12:47:16 - 00:12:52:05 that role in that employee who's on leave that is in the role can be terminated. 00:12:52:19 - 00:12:55:09 And no means would you have to bump someone 00:12:56:01 - 00:12:58:09 as from losing their job because someone's on leave. 00:12:59:08 - 00:13:00:06 Interesting. 00:13:00:06 - 00:13:00:20 Yeah. 00:13:00:20 - 00:13:04:14 Another situation that we think about is that when it comes 00:13:04:14 - 00:13:09:04 to disciplining people, you know, all of our employees are expected to, 00:13:09:05 - 00:13:12:05 you know, contribute to the company, have good attitudes, 00:13:13:03 - 00:13:16:20 be professional, follow policies, follow you, call on procedures 00:13:17:16 - 00:13:21:07 and whether or not that's when we need to step in and discipline 00:13:22:10 - 00:13:24:14 in is performance 00:13:24:14 - 00:13:27:00 a person who's on leave is not immune to that. 00:13:27:00 - 00:13:29:01 They still need to do their job and perform well. 00:13:29:08 - 00:13:32:20 And if a person's on leave and those discussions were happening 00:13:32:20 - 00:13:36:05 before they left, the manager should be resuming 00:13:36:05 - 00:13:38:08 those conversations as soon as the person leaves. 00:13:39:05 - 00:13:41:11 Well, there's some good real life examples 00:13:41:11 - 00:13:44:02 that a lot of employers can resonate with those. 00:13:44:10 - 00:13:48:06 So are there any other resources that you would recommend to employers? 00:13:48:23 - 00:13:49:09 I would. 00:13:49:09 - 00:13:52:04 So I did mention earlier our disability toolkit. 00:13:52:12 - 00:13:54:03 Those begin really comprehensive. 00:13:54:03 - 00:13:56:06 I think very helpful to use. 00:13:56:06 - 00:13:59:05 Obviously calling the hotline I think is a really important tool 00:13:59:05 - 00:14:02:13 because these are, you know, complex things that should be talked through. 00:14:02:21 - 00:14:04:12 Even if you think you understand. 00:14:04:12 - 00:14:07:05 And what you could be handling is always good to talk through it. 00:14:07:05 - 00:14:11:16 Make sure your hitting all the points, And then we do have a really great 00:14:11:16 - 00:14:15:10 training class that we offer that's called supervisor and the law. 00:14:16:09 - 00:14:19:20 It's in-person or virtual and it includes leaves. 00:14:20:05 - 00:14:22:02 It's available for our supervisors. Good. 00:14:22:02 - 00:14:25:14 We'll link from the show notes to for for our viewers. 00:14:26:09 - 00:14:28:14 Yeah. And I learned a lot. Sure. 00:14:28:19 - 00:14:30:12 You helped a lot of people out today. 00:14:30:12 - 00:14:32:08 So thank you for being our guest today. 00:14:32:08 - 00:14:35:04 In 30 minutes Thrive and really sharing your knowledge 00:14:35:04 - 00:14:38:15 and what you hear on this hot topic on the hotline. 00:14:39:05 - 00:14:43:13 So if you liked our chat and topic today, I encourage you to share this episode, 00:14:43:13 - 00:14:46:08 like give it a review, share it with your friends, 00:14:46:17 - 00:14:50:00 and consider joining MRA if you aren't a member already. 00:14:50:06 - 00:14:53:12 We have linked all resources in the show notes below for you, 00:14:53:21 - 00:14:56:02 so you should be all prepared for that. 00:14:56:02 - 00:15:00:03 And we've also linked Amy's LinkedIn profile in the show notes, 00:15:00:13 - 00:15:03:04 as well as MRA's hotline information. 00:15:03:04 - 00:15:07:08 So if you want to get in touch with her or get connected with the hotline, 00:15:07:19 - 00:15:11:18 we have that available for you in the show notes to thank you for tuning in today. 00:15:11:18 - 00:15:15:07 And thank you, Amy, for being a great guest and we will. 00:15:15:07 - 00:15:17:13 See you next week. That was fun. Thanks.  

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Welcome to episode #158! On this episode, we continue with our first topic for year three: What Proceeds Great Leadership.   Guest Bio: Commander Dave Mather (Ret.) began his law enforcement career in 1988 as an officer with the Cheney Police Department in Washington. He served for 22 years, eventually rising to the position of commander. He worked as an instructor and helped develop and execute an annual multi-agency active shooter training program designed for university settings. In 2011, he retired from policing and became the Executive Director of the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center as well as the Rural Law Enforcement Technology Center. Created through grants awarded from the US Department of Justice, the centers are designed to improve the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies through the integration of technology into everyday policing. In 2018, Commander Mather became a professional advisor for the Center for Excellence in Public Safety Leadership at Cardinal Stritch University. He has operated his own law enforcement consulting firm since 1999. He has teaching experience as both an academy instructor and adjunct professor for college courses in ethics, domestic violence investigations, laws of arrest, search and seizure, crime scene investigation, and leadership for police organizations. He is a certified instructor and charter member with the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training. He holds a BA in administration of criminal justice, a MA in Org Credits Voiceover introduction and exit: Mike Huth  Host: Tanner Brock  Guest: Dave Mather - whatsamather@aol.com

We can help students surpass the barriers to unfinished learning if we acknowledge the challenges and think differently about how we approach teaching and learning. Follow our PLN on Twitter: @SarahDSparks @playyay @d4griffin3 @ideasforteacher @poweroficu @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd BreAnn Fennell is a 1st, 2nd, 3rd-grade looping teacher in Ashland, Ohio. She obtained her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in education from Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio. She is a Training and Development Specialist for the Teach Better Team. BreAnn is the 2021 Ohio Teacher of the Year for District 5. She has served the state of Ohio as a Teacher Leader Liaison for two years and continues to serve as a Teacher Leader Ambassador for the years 2022- 2023. BreAnn serves on the board of directors for Discovery School and on the board of directors for Buckeye Book fair and is the author of the children's books: Play? Yay!, Play? Yay! Baby Talk, and Choose Your Cheer. She is also a contributing author to the books Finding the Edu Balance, That One Kid, and The Labyrinth of Leadership. BreAnn has also been published in Principal Navigator Magazine. Sarah D. Sparks is a reporter and data journalist for Education Week who has covered education research and the science of learning for more than 15 years. Sarah joined Education Week in 2010 and has published on education and other issues in Education Daily, the Republican-American, the Wall Street Journal, National Geographic Traveler, and others. A New Orleans native, she now calls Maryland home. Dennis Griffin serves as the principal of Prairie Elementary School and is pursuing his doctoral studies in Educational Leadership at Cardinal Stritch University. Dennis is a servant leader that seeks to build collaborative cultures that enhance the future for ALL students, educators, and communities at large. Danny Hill spent thirty-three years as a practitioner teaching science, economics, history, health and coaching football/basketball at the secondary level for ten years. Learning Master Teacher status. He spent four years as a high school assistant principal before becoming head principal of Southside, a large K-8 school, where he remained for twenty years. He is the author of three successful books, Power of ICU, Brick House and Grade Cleanse. He is also a nationally respected authority on student apathy and school culture. Danny has presented to thousands of educators in twenty-five states. www.poweroficu.com

We can help students surpass the barriers to unfinished learning if we acknowledge the challenges and think differently about how we approach teaching and learning. Follow our PLN on Twitter: @SarahDSparks @playyay @d4griffin3 @ideasforteacher @poweroficu @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd BreAnn Fennell is a 1st, 2nd, 3rd-grade looping teacher in Ashland, Ohio. She obtained her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in education from Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio. She is a Training and Development Specialist for the Teach Better Team. BreAnn is the 2021 Ohio Teacher of the Year for District 5. She has served the state of Ohio as a Teacher Leader Liaison for two years and continues to serve as a Teacher Leader Ambassador for the years 2022- 2023. BreAnn serves on the board of directors for Discovery School and on the board of directors for Buckeye Book fair and is the author of the children's books: Play? Yay!, Play? Yay! Baby Talk, and Choose Your Cheer. She is also a contributing author to the books Finding the Edu Balance, That One Kid, and The Labyrinth of Leadership. BreAnn has also been published in Principal Navigator Magazine. Sarah D. Sparks is a reporter and data journalist for Education Week who has covered education research and the science of learning for more than 15 years. Sarah joined Education Week in 2010 and has published on education and other issues in Education Daily, the Republican-American, the Wall Street Journal, National Geographic Traveler, and others. A New Orleans native, she now calls Maryland home. Dennis Griffin serves as the principal of Prairie Elementary School and is pursuing his doctoral studies in Educational Leadership at Cardinal Stritch University. Dennis is a servant leader that seeks to build collaborative cultures that enhance the future for ALL students, educators, and communities at large. Danny Hill spent thirty-three years as a practitioner teaching science, economics, history, health and coaching football/basketball at the secondary level for ten years. Learning Master Teacher status. He spent four years as a high school assistant principal before becoming head principal of Southside, a large K-8 school, where he remained for twenty years. He is the author of three successful books, Power of ICU, Brick House and Grade Cleanse. He is also a nationally respected authority on student apathy and school culture. Danny has presented to thousands of educators in twenty-five states. www.poweroficu.com

Welcome to episode #157! On this episode, we continue with our first topic for year three: What Proceeds Great Leadership.   Guest Bio: Commander Dave Mather (Ret.) began his law enforcement career in 1988 as an officer with the Cheney Police Department in Washington. He served for 22 years, eventually rising to the position of commander. He worked as an instructor and helped develop and execute an annual multi-agency active shooter training program designed for university settings. In 2011, he retired from policing and became the Executive Director of the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center as well as the Rural Law Enforcement Technology Center. Created through grants awarded from the US Department of Justice, the centers are designed to improve the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies through the integration of technology into everyday policing. In 2018, Commander Mather became a professional advisor for the Center for Excellence in Public Safety Leadership at Cardinal Stritch University. He has operated his own law enforcement consulting firm since 1999. He has teaching experience as both an academy instructor and adjunct professor for college courses in ethics, domestic violence investigations, laws of arrest, search and seizure, crime scene investigation, and leadership for police organizations. He is a certified instructor and charter member with the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training. He holds a BA in administration of criminal justice, a MA in Org Credits Voiceover introduction and exit: Mike Huth  Host: Tanner Brock  Guest: Dave Mather 

Thelma A. Sias, retired executive and the founder and president of the Sias Group, shares how her childhood and personal story influenced her capacity to lead and why she believes great leadership involves the ability to listen and follow other people. Sias discusses the importance of leading through critical conversations, as well as enabling others to grow as leaders themselves. Importantly, Sias reflects on the remarks she gave when receiving an honorary doctorate from Marquette University in May 2022, during which she charged the audience to create access and opportunity for others, which she believes is how individuals should define their success. Episode Highlights:03:56 - The challenge we are having in today's world, in my opinion, is the fact that we are still struggling with women being in powerful leadership roles. With all of the experience we've had of the success of how women lead, we still struggle with that. And we're still struggling with the issue of younger leaders, leaders that have a different lifestyle. And I think we all need to get over it and understand this message about the table having everyone there, the tent being big enough to include everyone, is significant. We're living in a world that has changed and it continues to change. And if we don't get ourselves ready forward versus constantly going backwards, we're going to delay the enormous progress in this community, in the state, in this world that we need to have.07:42 - My parents were probably the most significant leaders I've ever met in that they led. They took action. They made change happen. They raised 11 kids and sent us all off to college with a combination of athletic and academic scholarships. And they built a principle for us all to work from.17:00 - The resilience to be able to stand up when so many people are pushing you down and the resilience to still believe in yourself when so many people are saying it should not be. Connect with Becky Dubin JenkinsLinkedIn Connect with Thelma SiasLinkedInGuest Bio:Thelma A. Sias is one of Milwaukee's most powerful women because of her leadership and commitment to serve her community. She is proud to be the fifth of 11 children of the late Roosevelt and Pauline Sias, raised on the family farm in Mayersville, Mississippi. Thelma joined Wisconsin Gas (now We Energies) in 1986. In 2003, she was appointed vice president. In 2015, she was named to the Milwaukee Business Journal's 40 Under 40 Hall of Fame; in 2016 to Savoy Magazine's list of Top Influential Women in Corporate America; and in 2017 to the History Makers' Collection at the Library of Congress with the Doug Jansson Leadership Award from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. In 2018, she received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Milwaukee Business Journal. In 2022, she received an honorary doctorate from Marquette University. Sias is a board member of the United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County, the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee, the Sojourner Family Peace Center, and Cardinal Stritch University. Sias is a retired executive and the founder and CEO of the Sias Group LLC.

Year Three Of 2ND CONTACT READY... Welcome to episode #156! On this episode, we continue with our first topic for year three: What Proceeds Great Leadership.   Guest Bio: Commander Dave Mather (Ret.) began his law enforcement career in 1988 as an officer with the Cheney Police Department in Washington. He served for 22 years, eventually rising to the position of commander. He worked as an instructor and helped develop and execute an annual multi-agency active shooter training program designed for university settings. In 2011, he retired from policing and became the Executive Director of the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center as well as the Rural Law Enforcement Technology Center. Created through grants awarded from the US Department of Justice, the centers are designed to improve the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies through the integration of technology into everyday policing. In 2018, Commander Mather became a professional advisor for the Center for Excellence in Public Safety Leadership at Cardinal Stritch University. He has operated his own law enforcement consulting firm since 1999. He has teaching experience as both an academy instructor and adjunct professor for college courses in ethics, domestic violence investigations, laws of arrest, search and seizure, crime scene investigation, and leadership for police organizations. He is a certified instructor and charter member with the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training. He holds a BA in administration of criminal justice, a MA in Org Credits Voiceover introduction and exit: Mike Huth  Host: Tanner Brock  Guest: Dave Mather

Year Three Of 2ND CONTACT READY... Welcome to episode #155! On this episode, we introduce our first topic for year three: What Proceeds Great Leadership.  As you listen consider the following three questions #1. Consider a leader you've had that served as an example of greatness. What did this leader do that stood out to you? #2. How did this leader prepare to be the leader you saw and worked with? #3. Why is it critical to consider what we can start doing now in preparation for our greatness?  Next Weeks Guest Bio: Commander Dave Mather (Ret.) began his law enforcement career in 1988 as an officer with the Cheney Police Department in Washington. He served for 22 years, eventually rising to the position of commander. He worked as an instructor and helped develop and execute an annual multi-agency active shooter training program designed for university settings. In 2011, he retired from policing and became the Executive Director of the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center as well as the Rural Law Enforcement Technology Center. Created through grants awarded from the US Department of Justice, the centers are designed to improve the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies through the integration of technology into everyday policing. In 2018, Commander Mather became a professional advisor for the Center for Excellence in Public Safety Leadership at Cardinal Stritch University. He has operated his own law enforcement consulting firm since 1999. He has teaching experience as both an academy instructor and adjunct professor for college courses in ethics, domestic violence investigations, laws of arrest, search and seizure, crime scene investigation, and leadership for police organizations. He is a certified instructor and charter member with the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training. He holds a BA in administration of criminal justice, a MA in Org Credits Voiceover introduction and exit: Mike Huth  Host: Tanner Brock  Guest Clip: Dave Mather 

Marilyn Jones was born in Costa Rica and moved to WI when she was 12 years old. Her experiences as an immigrant have marked her identity and helped define her mission in life. As a Latina in Higher Ed., her mission is to serve and empower others, especially students of color, through knowledge, resources, and by nurturing their talents and passions. Her mission centers on relationships built on trust and support. It is a reaffirmation of her love for community, justice, respect for diversity, and for leading from a place of authenticity where fear has no place. Marilyn is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Spanish Language and Cultures at Cardinal Stritch University. In addition, she currently chairs the Humanities Division there. At Marquette University, she earned her master's degree in Contemporary Latin American Literature and bachelor's degree in Sociology and Spanish Literature. She is currently completing her Ph.D. in Leadership at Stritch. Her teaching and research interests include interpreting studies and pedagogy, the Black diaspora, construction and articulation of Black identity in Central America, and representations of outsider or marginalized subjects in literature. In this episode, we discuss: Marilyn shares life changing struggles she persevered through that now positively impact her character and life mission She explains the importance of surrounding yourself with people that will love and support you, and Marilyn vulnerably describes an experience, that previously caused her shame, but truly lead her to the fulfilling place she is now Connect with Marilyn: Marilyn's Email Marilyn's Website Sarah Johnson: Sarah's Website Sarah on Twitter Sarah on IG Sarah on LinkedIN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahsajohnson In AWE Podcast: www.inawetorise.com Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-awe-podcast/id1446046418 Need a high-energy, authentic presenter for your organization? Contact Sarah Johnson for presentations on Going Beyond Balance, Leadership Foundations, Affirming Purpose, and many more. Review the Podcast The ranking of this show is 100% tied to subscriptions and reviews. You can help amplify more women and reach more who need their messages by subscribing to the show and leaving an honest rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inawepodcast/message

Join Kat and her guest Matt McDonell, army veteran and Founder of Next 18, to have a conversation about mental health for business owners.   Matt McDonell is from Michigan and now lives in Fox Point, WI. Matt served in the US Army from Mar 2011 – December 2015 as an Airborne Infantryman with the 173rd IBCT and was stationed mainly in Germany. Matt deployed to Afghanistan in a combat role in 2012/13. He was medically retired in late 2015.   In this episode we will: 1. Discuss why mental health and selfcare is important for business owners? 2. Know how we can use a sport like golf to support better mental wellbeing. 3. Know more about the non-profit Next 18 and how it is helping the veteran and business community.   Since exiting service Matt has owned a successful lawn and snow company, received his MBA from Cardinal Stritch University, and is currently receiving his LCSW from Concordia University. While not running camps which will ultimately be across the country, Matt plans to use his LCSW when received, to take local veterans in Milwaukee out one-on-one to golf and facilitate their needs to tackle hurdles they are facing in a counseling environment. He plans to use the program as a pilot program for those who would like to do similar, unconventional social work and counseling.   Tune into this EXCITING episode of Stand Out & Grow with Kat Ramirez and get mental health tips and advice as well as golf tips and advice!   Tune into this Episode of Stand Out & Grow to learn more! Find all notes at www.standoutngrow.com Find adBidtise Properties at: www.adbidtise.com www.hashtagsocialbuzz.com www.linkedin4yourbusiness.com www.katherineramirez.net Please take a moment and review us so more people can find our podcast. Thanks in advance. Kat You Got This!

Alondra Garcia is currently a 2nd Grade Bilingual Teacher for the Milwaukee Public Schools. She received her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Spanish and Communication from Cardinal Stritch University. Alondra immigrated from Mexico and grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Stay Connected:  Alondra's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001928787764  Alondra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alooondris13/  Voces De La Frontera Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VocesdelaFronteraWI/ Voces De La Frontera Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voces_milwaukee/ Voces De La Frontera Twitter: https://twitter.com/VDLF_Action Article: Ten Years Dreaming: A Wisconsin DACA Recipient Speaks Out https://vdlf.org/ten-years-dreaming-a-wisconsin-daca-recipient-speaks-out/ Originally published online by MdW Atlas on August 2022 Educators and Immigration Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/educatorsandimmigration Educators and Immigration Website: https://educatorsandimmigration.com Educators and Immigration Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/educatorsandimmigration/

Groth Law helps injured victims locally with its car crash and “single event” practice. Internationally, Groth Law helps victims suffering injuries from Vaccine Administration in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. In all regards, Mr. Groth devotes his time and resources to helping innocent accident victims and their families find the justice they seek after suffering an injury or loss caused by another party's negligence or wrongdoing.Handling all types of personal injury and wrongful death claims, Mr. Groth advocates strongly on behalf of those adversely affected by automobile and motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents, defective products, dangerous property conditions, animal attacks, nursing home abuse, and bicycle and pedestrian accidents. Throughout the course of his career, he has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of those he serves, earning his membership to both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum alongside being named a Rising Star, a SuperLawyer, receiving a superb 10 on Avvo, and being named one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Wisconsin by the National Trial Lawyers Association.Jon is active in the legal community, teaching other attorneys about the intricacies of personal injury law. He's a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Wisconsin, and the American Association of Justice.Besides being a personal injury attorney, Jon has taught at Cardinal Stritch University and is a father to three kids. When there's a spare moment to be had, Jon indulges in outdoor activities such and running or skiing, and he and his wife often volunteer at church, coach sports and drive the “Groth taxi” for their boys.Learn More: https://grothlawfirm.com/Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-attorney-jonathan-p-groth-founder-and-owner-of-the-groth-law-firm