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In this week's episode I reveal the final destination of my current globetrotting adventure and share with you how this whirlwind escapade came to be. If you are interested in learning more about my MA in Happiness Studies program you can click here to join me and my Happiness Friends in Happiness School through Centenary University.You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich

Welcome to another episode of The Round Table! This week, Emmanuel, Hannah, Daniel, and Inyoo converse with Matt Krayton, the visionary Founder of Publitics, to delve into the dynamic intersection of politics, strategy, and branding. Matt brings a wealth of experience to our discussion, having played a pivotal role in shaping political communications at multiple levels. His recent notable contribution was his work on special projects during the 2020 presidential campaign, where he helped design the iconic “We Just Did” hat for President Joe Biden, a symbol that captured the spirit of the moment. Beyond his impactful work with Publitics, where he offers expert counsel to campaigns and clients across various sectors, Matt is also a dedicated educator. He currently serves as an adjunct professor at Centenary University's Business Department, teaching in their innovative social media program. This role complements his previous experience at Fairleigh Dickinson University, where he worked with the PublicMind Poll and taught political science and law seminars. In this episode, Matt shares insights into the evolving landscape of political strategy and branding, exploring how communications are crafted to resonate with diverse audiences. We discuss the interplay between politics and business, and how effective strategy can drive success in both arenas. Whether you're interested in the nuances of political campaigns or the broader implications of strategic communication, this conversation with Matt Krayton offers valuable perspectives on navigating these complex fields. Thanks for listening!

Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar is an author and lecturer who holds a PhD in Organizational Behavior. He is known for teaching two of the largest classes in Harvard University's history: "Positive Psychology" and "The Psychology of Leadership." His works have been translated into over thirty languages and have topped best-seller lists worldwide. His latest books include “Happiness Studies” and “Happier, No Matter What.” He is the co-founder and chief learning officer of The Happiness Studies Academy and Potentialife, and in 2022, he launched the world's first Master's Degree in Happiness Studies with Centenary University.   In today's episode, host Shay Beider talks with Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar on embracing our emotions as part of the journey toward true happiness. Tal begins by emphasizing that painful emotions are a natural part of being human. To break down the path to happiness, Tal explains the SPIRE model, which includes five elements: Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Relational, and Emotional well-being. The duo discuss the concept of post-traumatic growth (PTG) and how individuals can become more resilient after facing significant life challenges. Finally, they discuss the arrival fallacy, revealing that external achievements do not always lead to happiness, and people must live authentic lives that align with their personal meaning and purpose.   Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing    Show Notes: Check out Happiness Studies Academy here Read “Happier, No Matter What” Explore Potentialife Read Tal's book: Happiness Studies Read Michael Amster's book: The Power of Awe   This podcast was created by Integrative Touch (InTouch), which is changing healthcare through human connectivity. A leader in the field of integrative medicine, InTouch exists to alleviate pain and isolation for anyone affected by illness, disability or trauma. This includes kids and adults with cancers, genetic conditions, autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic stress, and other serious health issues. The founder, Shay Beider, pioneered a new therapy called Integrative Touch™Therapy that supports healing from trauma and serious illness. The organization provides proven integrative medicine therapies, education and support that fill critical healthcare gaps. Their success is driven by deep compassion, community and integrity.  Each year, InTouch reaches thousands of people at the Integrative Touch Healing Center, both in person and through Telehealth. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers and contributors, InTouch created a unique scholarship model called Heal it Forward that brings services to people in need at little or no cost to them. To learn more or donate to Heal it Forward, please visit IntegrativeTouch.org  

Barry M. Putt, Jr. beamed into the Playwright's Spotlight from New Jersey to discuss the medium of the audio drama, a throwback and homage to radio plays of the 30s and 40s. We breakdown the differences in elements of traditional playwriting vs the audio drama, i.e., setting up the scene, dialogue, sound effects, music, etc. We also talk about converting plays from stage to audio drama, the process of writing them as well as compensation and the opportunities in that market. We also touch on length, episodic vs feature, beats and silences in the medium, the hiring process for staff writers, popular genres, writing good suspense and character as well as establishing character flaws and adapting from other sources such as dime magazines. We wrap things up by touching on some of the traditional aspects of playwriting. Whether its audio dramas or traditional stage plays, Barry offers insight that I think you will find beneficial, and as always... Enjoy!  Barry M. Putt, Jr.'s plays have been performed in Canada, France, the UAE, and throughout the U.S and his comedy, “A Different Blend of Friendship” won the New Jersey Wordsmiths Award. Other plays include – Seafood Salad, The Grumbletonians, Inside Out, and Gutter Rat. He has also scripted more than 50 audio-drama productions for companies including Colonial Radio Theatre, Radio Theater Project, and Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre. His book on the craft of audio-drama writing entitled "Stories Told through Sound" is published by Applause Books. He is a member of the Witherspoon Circle, the Dramatists Guild, and the Authors Guild and has a degree in Dramatic Writing from NYU and in English Literature from Centenary University.The video format of this episode can be viewed at -https://youtu.be/y2hIkY8sbTsLinks to resources mentioned in this episode -Shoestring Radio Theatre -https://www.shoestring.orgNext Stage Press -https://www.nextstagepress.comVoices in the Wind -https://www.voicesinthewind.caRichard Wade, U.S. Marshal -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/richard-wade-u-s-marshal/id1549613880Website and Socials for Barry M. Putt, Jr. -Website -https://www.barrymputtjr.comFB - https://www.facebook.com/barry.m.puttIG - @barrymputtjr         @puttbarryX - @bmputtWebsites and socials for James Elden, PMP, and Playwright's Spotlight -Punk Monkey Productions - www.punkmonkeyproductions.comPLAY Noir -www.playnoir.comPLAY Noir Anthology –www.punkmonkeyproductions.com/contact.htmlJames Elden -Twitter - @jameseldensauerIG - @alakardrakeFB - fb.com/jameseldensauerPunk Monkey Productions and PLAY Noir - Twitter - @punkmonkeyprods                  - @playnoirla IG - @punkmonkeyprods       - @playnoir_la FB - fb.com/playnoir        - fb.com/punkmonkeyproductionsPlaywright's Spotlight -Twitter - @wrightlightpod IG - @playwrights_spotlightPlaywriting services through Los Angeles Collegiate Playwrights Festivalwww.losangelescollegiateplaywrightsfestival.com/services.htmlSupport the Show.

Executive Leader, Mentor, Gratitude Practitioner, Student of Life Cara Muth is a corporate executive with 20 years of experience in change initiatives and leadership. Professionally, she has been relied upon to create and implement new business models for teams in Operations, Service, and Compliance. She is best known for her empathy, authentic leadership, and ability to help others identify their emotions and discover how to use them to fuel their choices. Passionately, she mentors women and loves witnessing when they discover the answers they've been seeking within themselves. Cara earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management with a focus on Leadership from Regis University. She is pursuing a Master of Arts in Happiness Studies from Centenary University. Show Notes: 00:00:57 Season 7—Live, Love, Laugh & Play 00:01:37 Theme- Take a Giant Leap! 00:02:24 Introducing Cara 00:04:49 Quote of the Day 00:05:09Magical Key to Bliss 00:05:09 Be Like Water 00:09:40 Masters of Happiness Studies- yes, this is a thing! 00:14:36 Cara's Inspirational Quotes 00:29:09Finding My Way with PIE- YouTube 00:37:31 MGTB Insight 00:40:59 Contact Cara 00:43:27 Cara's Inspiration Contact Cara Muth YouTube @FindingMyWayWithPIE SEASON 7: Live, Laugh, Love & Play Conversations with Extraordinary People is a YouTube/podcast based on The Magical Guide to Bliss. It takes the listener through the year with empowering conversations. Subscribe to my YouTube channel. Sign up for my newsletter: www.megnocero.com #manifesting #podcast #SEASON7 #podcasts #podcast #season7 #meg #love #caramuth #dreamers #breathe #findingmywaywithPIE #creativeinterview #happinessstudies #mastersofhappiness #motivational #happiness #transformational #magical #happiness #determination #grateful #manifestingwithmeg #themagicalguidetobliss Want inspiration? Get your copy of the Butterfly & Bliss Trilogy today The Magical Guide to Bliss, Sparkle & Shine & Butterfly Awakens --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meg-nocero/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meg-nocero/support

How to be Happy with Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar In this episode, you'll hear: The elements of happiness and how to be happier The role that rest plays in reducing stress and the importance of exercise as medicine “Perfect” vs. “good enough” and why the ego is stopping us from being happy Advice for when comparison makes you unhappy Today, we are doing a podcast swap with Learn From People Who Lived It, hosted by our co-host, Mathew Blades! You can find the  Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar joins us from his home in New Jersey, where he recently launched the world's first fully accredited master's degree program in happiness at Centenary University. Tal is an expert in the field, having received his BA in Philosophy and Psychology and Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from Harvard. He tells us that, as a young man, his squash training informed his understanding of what it takes to become an expert and excel throughout his life. Tal's dedication to the sport led him to play squash professionally and, eventually, to win the Israeli National Squash Championships. After being injured during his time in the Israeli Army, he left professional sports but was soon recruited to play at the amateur level for Harvard. There, he won the U.S. intercollegiate squash championships and eventually returned to his alma mater to become a lecturer. Tal first began thinking about the nature of happiness when he found that success in Squash was not bringing him happiness. Years later, the same realization came to him again when he found that success academically and socially in college was not causing him to feel happy either. This situation made Tal do the unthinkable… leave his computer science program and move to philosophy and psychology. He had to figure out, “Why aren't I happy? And how can I become happier?" This move kicked off what would become an incredible career and a lifelong dedication to studying the science of happiness.  Dr. Tal has become an accomplished writer, with his books on positive psychology and leadership being translated into more than thirty languages and appearing on best-seller lists around the world. In addition to what Tal has achieved at Harvard, he has also taught happiness studies at Columbia University, consulted and lectured for companies like Microsoft, Intel, and Google, and given expert interviews on programs like NPR and Armchair Expert. Throughout his career, one thing Tal has found to be true is that success has nothing to do with happiness. Rather, happiness will lead to success. One way we can see this happening is with the “flow state." When you are in the "flow,” you are having “peak experience” and “peak performance." Flowing can make us feel happy, but before we can know if we are happy, Tal tells us it's important to define happiness.  Most people equate happiness with pleasure, but it is so much more than that. Pleasure is one element of happiness, but there are others as well: spiritual well-being (meaning and purpose), physical well-being (exercise, nutrition, and rest), intellectual well-being (curiosity and lifelong learning), relational well-being (time spent with others and impact on our community), and emotional well-being. Emotional well-being is the element that encompasses pleasure but also requires being able to deal with painful emotions. Dr. Tal says, “The first step to happiness is allowing in unhappiness.”. Many of us are missing one or more of these elements. There are billions of people worldwide experiencing burnout, and Dr. Tal tells us this is not due to their being more stressed, but rather that there is not enough rest time to take care of all of these aspects. Oftentimes, people just feel like busyness is just a fact of life. Still, by evaluating what we really want in life and understanding that perfection is not realistic but good enough is good enough, you can change your expectations and, in turn, shift your perspective. There is a time for the highs and a time for the lows, but most of the time, we just need to be neutral. Tal calls embracing and accepting that most of life is neutral, with spikes in the highs and dips into the lows, emotional flexibility. He tells us to “surrender to the emotion." Embrace it. The pandemic is another factor that impacted our happiness. However, one especially alarming trend that Tal has been giving voice to is rising depression rates among teenagers. These recent unprecedented increases are mainly attributed to their widespread use of smartphones. Tal notes that the technology itself isn't the issue, but the lack of boundaries around smartphones is. Technology is radically impacting the self-esteem of men and women, but, to a greater degree, teenage boys and, most radically, teenage girls. Fortunately, Tal has advice on how to do a reality check for our children (and ourselves) when we start comparing our bodies and lives to the ones we see online. Practicing gratitude daily develops an appreciative mindset that will serve us much more than the depreciative mindset so many of us have developed as a result of impossible comparisons. But keep in mind that it's not so much what you say to your children; it's about how you model behavior for them.  This kind of practical and insightful perspective is what Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar's Happiness Studies Academy is all about. The goal is to help individuals become happier themselves and empower them to help others do the same. With a year-long certificate program and a two-year, fully accredited master's degree program, Tal is giving future leaders in the field a way to learn about happiness from multiple perspectives.   Resources Mentioned TalBenShahar.com HappinessStudies.Academy/cihs/   Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar on Instagram Jean Twenge  Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi on Flow Ellen Langer on Mindfulness “The Good Enough Mother" by D. W. Winnicott    Thank you for listening! 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How to be Happy with Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar In this episode, you'll hear: The elements of happiness and how to be happier The role that rest plays in reducing stress and the importance of exercise as medicine “Perfect” vs. “good enough” and why the ego is stopping us from being happy The impact of the pandemic and social media Teenagers and Advice for when comparison makes you unhappy Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar joins us from his home in New Jersey, where he recently launched the world's first fully accredited master's degree program in happiness at Centenary University. Tal is an expert in the field, having received his BA in Philosophy and Psychology and Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from Harvard. He tells us that, as a young man, his squash training informed his understanding of what it takes to become an expert and excel throughout his life. Tal's dedication to the sport led him to play squash professionally and, eventually, to win the Israeli National Squash Championships. After being injured during his time in the Israeli Army, he left professional sports but was soon recruited to play at the amateur level for Harvard. There, he won the U.S. intercollegiate squash championships and eventually returned to his alma mater to become a lecturer. Tal first began thinking about the nature of happiness when he found that success in Squash was not bringing him happiness. Years later, the same realization came to him again when he found that success academically and socially in college was not causing him to feel happy either. This situation made Tal do the unthinkable… leave his computer science program and move to philosophy and psychology. He had to figure out, “Why aren't I happy? And how can I become happier?" This move kicked off what would become an incredible career and a lifelong dedication to studying the science of happiness.  Dr. Tal has become an accomplished writer, with his books on positive psychology and leadership being translated into more than thirty languages and appearing on best-seller lists around the world. In addition to what Tal has achieved at Harvard, he has also taught happiness studies at Columbia University, consulted and lectured for companies like Microsoft, Intel, and Google, and given expert interviews on programs like NPR and Armchair Expert.  Throughout his career, one thing Tal has found to be true is that success has nothing to do with happiness. Rather, happiness will lead to success. One way we can see this happening is with the “flow state." When you are in the "flow,” you are having “peak experience” and “peak performance." Flowing can make us feel happy, but before we can know if we are happy, Tal tells us it's important to define happiness.  Most people equate happiness with pleasure, but it is so much more than that. Pleasure is one element of happiness, but there are others as well: spiritual well-being (meaning and purpose), physical well-being (exercise, nutrition, and rest), intellectual well-being (curiosity and lifelong learning), relational well-being (time spent with others and impact on our community), and emotional well-being. Emotional well-being is the element that encompasses pleasure but also requires being able to deal with painful emotions. Dr. Tal says, “The first step to happiness is allowing in unhappiness.”. Many of us are missing one or more of these elements. There are billions of people worldwide experiencing burnout, and Dr. Tal tells us this is not due to their being more stressed, but rather that there is not enough rest time to take care of all of these aspects. Oftentimes, people just feel like busyness is just a fact of life. Still, by evaluating what we really want in life and understanding that perfection is not realistic but good enough is good enough, you can change your expectations and, in turn, shift your perspective. There is a time for the highs and a time for the lows, but most of the time, we just need to be neutral. Tal calls embracing and accepting that most of life is neutral, with spikes in the highs and dips into the lows, emotional flexibility. He tells us to “surrender to the emotion." Embrace it. The pandemic is another factor that impacted our happiness. However, one especially alarming trend that Tal has been giving voice to is rising depression rates among teenagers. These recent unprecedented increases are mainly attributed to their widespread use of smartphones. Tal notes that the technology itself isn't the issue, but the lack of boundaries around smartphones is. Technology is radically impacting the self-esteem of men and women, but, to a greater degree, teenage boys and, most radically, teenage girls. Fortunately, Tal has advice on how to do a reality check for our children (and ourselves) when we start comparing our bodies and lives to the ones we see online. Practicing gratitude daily develops an appreciative mindset that will serve us much more than the depreciative mindset so many of us have developed as a result of impossible comparisons. But keep in mind that it's not so much what you say to your children; it's about how you model behavior for them.  This kind of practical and insightful perspective is what Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar's Happiness Studies Academy is all about. The goal is to help individuals become happier themselves and empower them to help others do the same. With a year-long certificate program and a two-year, fully accredited master's degree program, Tal is giving future leaders in the field a way to learn about happiness from multiple perspectives. To learn more about these programs, visit happinessstudies.academy/cihs/  In this episode, you'll hear: The elements of happiness and how to be happier The role that rest plays in reducing stress and the importance of exercise as medicine “Perfect” vs. “good enough” and why the ego is stopping us from being happy The impact of the pandemic and social media Teenagers and Advice for when comparison makes you unhappy Follow the podcast:  Listen on Apple Podcasts (link: https://apple.co/3s1YH7h)  Listen on iHeart (link: https://ihr.fm/3MEY7FM)  Listen on Spotify (Link: https://spoti.fi/3yMmQCE)    Resources: TalBenShahar.com Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar on Instagram Jean Twenge  Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi on Flow Ellen Langer on Mindfulness “The Good Enough Mother" by D. W. 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Matt Krayton is the founder and principal of Publitics, which provides counsel to campaigns at the local, state, and federal levels—as well as to clients in the private sector. Most recently, Matt worked on special projects for the 2020 presidential campaign. He is also an adjunct professor in Centenary University's Business Department, teaching a first-of-its-kind social media program. Here, he discusses the dos and don'ts for companies entering the political conversation and the story behind Publitics' viral “We Just Did” hat worn by President Biden.Key Takeaways:- The dos and don'ts for companies entering the political sphere- The background behind the viral "We Just Did" hat- When companies should refrain from speaking outEpisode Timeline:2:20 How Publitics bridges the gap between politics and business4:40 Why companies have a greater responsibility to weigh in on politics these days6:40 Political statements must be on brand.7:35 Companies should understand their core audiences before speaking on political topics.8:10 When remaining silent is the best choice10:20 Common misunderstandings that companies have about entering the political sphere13:00 The LA Dodgers' recent PR disaster14:20 We often overvalue the opinions of “very online” people.16:45 Publitics' viral "We Just Did" hat21:45 Internet sleuths made the hat go viral.23:00 You can't force things to go viral.This episode's guest:• Matt Krayton on LinkedIn • Publitics' website Subscribe and leave a 5-star review: https://pod.link/1496390646Contact Us!• Join the conversation by leaving a comment!• Follow us on Facebook, X (Formerly Twitter), Instagram, and LinkedIn!Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Politics is often described as a tough world to be in, filled with heated debates and difficult conversations. Navigating through these challenging situations can be a daunting task. However, there is a key element that plays a vital role in this process - that is listening. Our guest on the listening SUPERPOWER podcast, Matt Krayton is the Founder of Publitics, a public affairs, political, PR and strategy consultancy. He provides counsel to campaigns, candidates, elected officials, executives, founders, organizations and brands. Most recently, Matt worked with Biden for President on special projects including having helped create the viral "We Just Did" hat and collateral for endorsements including NBA star Ben Simmons. His work on the campaign was recognized with a Campaigns and Elections Magazine Stanley F. Reed Award. He is currently an adjunct professor in Centenary University's Business Department, teaching in their first-of-its-kind social media program. Prior to founding Publitics, Matt worked at Fairleigh Dickinson University's PublicMind Poll and later taught a freshman seminar for political science students and in the Law in the Liberal Arts program as an adjunct instructor. In this episode, Matt sheds light on the importance of listening and digging down deep to break barriers to truly understand what lies beneath the surface. In so doing, one becomes a credible messenger of the message that can help foster effective dialogue and make a meaningful impact. He also shares lessons learned from running his own business, highlighting how active listening enables valuable feedback that contributes to the team's growth and business development. “The strength of any message is built on the ability to understand your audience. " - Matt Krayton Listening SUPERPOWER Notes: 01:22 - Recalling that moment when he realized the power of listening 05:46 - How Matt's choice to listen helped in a heated discussion: It allowed this person to process what they were feeling and see the bigger picture and view me as a credible partner in helping with a communication issue. 09:47 - A client-focused approach that Matt has adopted: The first thing that we do as opposed to offering our take on it is we ask, “What do you think is the problem?” And we listen. 11:52 - Expounding on 'deep canvassing' in listening and its impact on hot topics and potential voters. Also, how this tool could support stakeholder communication.  17:43 - Listening from his point of view: It's both taking things to a new level, and also building a strong enough foundation to stand on while you're having difficult conversations. 18:44 - Scenarios where listening helps make a strong foundation for more opportunities to happen 24:27 - What makes him drawn to challenging work: The most challenging situations are oftentimes the most interesting situations to me. 27:55 - Lessons learned from running his own company that relates to the value of listening 35:40 - What does communication and the work process look like within Matt's team and how does this impact the business culture? 40:33 - Listening as digging down deep: It is understanding that the first thing you hear from someone isn't always the thing that's at the core of what you're trying to get to.  Key Takeaways: "If you think that someone fundamentally cannot understand you, then you're going to have a hard time taking advice from that person because it feels so out of the realm of your experience. That credibility is so important when you're trying to deliver a message." - Matt Krayton "[Listening] It's really just like building that foundation and making sure that's very strong so that you can jump off of it."- Matt Krayton "I've tried to be very transparent about the challenges that I've faced growing as a manager, growing a business. I think that has helped opened the door to feedback solicited and unsolicited from the team."- Matt Krayton "It's not about being right. It's about getting to the right answer."- Matt Krayton "You have to have that humility to know that you're not always going to have the right answer, but you have to be committed to getting to the right answer."- Matt Krayton "Just beneath the surface of whatever presentation, emotionally or from a communications perspective, there's a lot of nuance in how people feel about particular issues. Digging into that is extraordinarily important in being able to break down the barriers that stand between you and whatever endpoint you're looking to get to."- Matt Krayton "If you can be a credible messenger and develop that credibility through listening and empathy, then I think you're going to be in a much better position."- Matt Krayton Connect with Matt Krayton: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkrayton Website: https://www.publitics.com/  Connect with Raquel Ark:   www.listeningalchemy.com Mobile: + 491732340722 contact@listeningalchemy.com  LinkedIn Podcast email: listeningsuperpower@gmail.com

Did you know you can now receive a Master's Degree in Happiness Studies? All thanks to today's guest. We've been very much looking forward to sharing this episode with you all. Equalman sat with with Dr. Tal Ben Shahar to talk about happiness, being selful, and the three R's of change. Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar is an author and lecturer. He taught two of the largest classes in Harvard University's history, "Positive Psychology" and "The Psychology of Leadership." His books have been translated into more than thirty languages, and have appeared on best-seller lists around the world. He is the co-founder and chief learning officer of The Happiness Studies Academy and Potentialife. In 2022 Tal designed and launched a Master's Degree in Happiness Studies in collaboration with Centenary University.   Learn more about Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar: www.talbenshahar.com www.happinessstudies.academy   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com

Want to be happier? Who doesn't!? This episode will help you get there, but not in the way you might expect. Tal Ben-Shahar --a leading expert in the science of happiness says “if you want to be in the light, help those around you shine.” Listen to find out what he means by that and why it can make all the difference. Tal Ben-Shahar is an author and lecturer who taught two of the largest classes in Harvard University's history, "Positive Psychology" and "The Psychology of Leadership."  His books have been translated into more than thirty languages, and have appeared on best-seller lists around the world.  His latest books are “Happiness Studies” and “Happier, No Matter What.”  He is the co-founder of The Happiness Studies Academy and Potentialife and he designed and launched the world's first Master's Degree in Happiness Studies in collaboration with Centenary University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If happiness is to be had, it must be studied. Tal Ben-Shahar acted on this belief when he created the Master's of Arts in Happiness Studies in partnership with Centenary University, through which students of eighty-five nationalities learn how to achieve well-being and how to impact others' flourishing. In this episode, Tal joins Grant to discuss the study of happiness in an academic setting. They ask: How successful are the liberal arts in teaching students how to be happy? What does religion have to offer in the conversation on happiness? What is the ideal profile for the teacher - or student - of a happiness course? And, is happiness the missing key to uniting the University?  

Why More Money Doesn't Equal More Happiness With Tal Ben-Shahar We've all heard that money can't buy happiness, and new research is telling us why. This week, host Paula Felps talks with author and lecturer Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, co-founder of The Happiness Studies Academy and creator of the Master's Degree in Happiness Studies at Centenary University. Tal talks about recent findings that show how our perception of money is damaging our happiness — and what we can do about it. In this episode, you'll learn: Why our perceptions of money have changed in a post-pandemic world. How social comparison can negatively affect our views on money. Why it's so important to change our view of money for the sake of our well-being.  

In this episode, Matt, the Founder of Publitics, discusses the parallels between political consulting, branding, and entrepreneurship. He shares strategies for navigating hot topics, leading with conversation in marketing, and the importance of authenticity and credibility in both politics and business. The episode provides valuable lessons for politicians and entrepreneurs alike, offering practical insights for successful branding and communication.Matt played a role in special projects during the 2020 presidential campaign, notably contributing to the creation of President Joe Biden's viral "We Just Did" hat. Currently, he serves as an adjunct professor in Centenary University's Business Department, teaching in their pioneering social media program. Before founding Publitics, Matt worked at Fairleigh Dickinson University's PublicMind Poll and taught political science and law as an adjunct instructor.We talk about:[0:00] Intro[02:02] Matt's journey into political consulting[06:51] Political branding narratives and strategies[09:59] How to handle ‘hot topic' issues as brands[12:29] Marketing strategy: leading with conversation[15:41] Digital marketing[18:16] Defining your brand[22:07] Market saturation[27:10] Navigating brand controversy[32:13] Lessons for both politicians and entrepreneurs[37:12] Where to find MattConnect with Matt here:https://www.publitics.com/teamhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mkrayton/Connect with Kaye here:Brand Personality Quiz: https://www.kayeputnam.com/brandality-quiz/https://www.youtube.com/user/marketingkayehttps://www.facebook.com/marketingkaye/https://www.kayeputnam.com/https://www.kayeputnam.com/brand-clarity-collective/

In this episode of On Record PR, Gina Rubel goes on record with Matthew Krayton, the founder of Publitics, to discuss how to craft effective political messaging in a polarized environment. Learn More Publitics is a public affairs, political PR and strategy consultancy which provides counsel to campaigns, candidates, elected officials, executives, founders, organizations, and brands. Most recently, Matt worked with Biden For President on special projects, including having helped create the viral "We Just Did” hat and collateral for endorsements, including NBA star Ben Simmons. His work on the campaign was recognized with the Campaigns and Elections magazine Stanley F Reed Award.  Matt is an adjunct professor in Centenary University's business department teaching in their first-of-its-kind social media program. Prior to founding Publitics, Matt worked at Fairleigh Dickinson University's PublicMind Poll. He later taught freshman seminars for political science students, and Law in the Liberal Arts program as an adjunct instructor. 

In this episode of Local, Laura interviews Sydney Marie Fucito, a New Jersey-based actress with a passion for theatre and the arts. Sydney shares her journey, from earning a Theatre Arts degree at Centenary University to her current role as a Marketing Assistant at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. Sydney discusses her experience in marketing, focusing on learning Adobe products and keeping up with social media trends to engage younger audiences. Highlighting her favorite acting roles, Sydney explains her affinity for characters that are vastly different from herself. She shares the transformative experience of playing an arsonist in "Marisol" and emphasizes the importance of honoring the larger story through acting. Sydney reflects on the emotionally taxing production of "Twirl" and its ability to start conversations and hold a mirror to the world. She also sheds light on the fast-paced nature of New Jersey's regional theatre scene, with short rehearsal periods and the upcoming season at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, including her involvement in a reading of a new play Acts of Creation by Brianna Barrett. Join Laura Ekstrand and Sydney Marie Fucito in this insightful episode as they explore theatre, marketing, and the arts in New Jersey.

The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Discover how we measure and build resilience skills within organizations at ⁠https://resiliencei.com⁠. This episode is hosted by ⁠Brad Hook⁠. What does happiness mean to Tal? The explanation of SPIRE. Understanding antifragility and posttraumatic growth What are some of the risks of antifragility? The Paradox of pursuing happiness Happiness Study What are some practical tools that people can use to feel happier? Tal Ben-Shahar is an author and lecturer. He taught two of the largest classes in Harvard University's history. His books have been translated into more than thirty languages, and have appeared on best-seller lists around the world. His most recent book is “Happier, No Matter What.” He is the co-founder and chief learning officer of The Happiness Studies Academy and Potentialife. In 2022 Tal designed and launched the world's first Master's Degree in Happiness Studies in collaboration with Centenary University. An avid sportsman, Tal won the U.S. Intercollegiate and Israeli National squash championships. Connect with Tal: Website | www.happinessstudies.academy and ⁠www.talbenshahar.com⁠

On this weeks episode of the Diamond Talk Show, Coach Sal is joined by Andrew Romanella, Head Baseball Coach at Centenary University, located in Hackettstown, NJ. We dive into the chaotic start to the collegiate spring season, and get to the root of the hype centered around his team going into the 2023 season. After Coach Romo heads to practice, Matt Oehrlein and some more CU hurlers stop by to give some more detail on the culture on and off the field. Thank you for joining us, and be sure to check the links below for more information on Centenary University Baseball! If you enjoyed the show, please leave a like and consider subscribing. Links to our Flanders Locale will be at the end of the descriptionLink to Cyclones Sports - https://centenarycyclones.com/Twitter and Instagram - Cent_BaseballCoach Romo's Instagram - coachromo24In The Zone Flanders Facility - https://www.inthezonenj.com/ITZ Instagram - inthezonenjCoach Sal Assante, Club Team Coach & Private Instructor

Happy Holidays from the Diamond Talk Show! This week on the podcast, Coach Sal and Coach Zach kick off our offseason by recapping our winter training sessions this past weekend, as well as the big moves happening all over the Major Leagues heading into the New Year. To send us into the New Year, Centenary University's Dominick Chiego joins Coach Sal to preview the upcoming 2023 season for The Cyclones. See you all again in 2023!Coach Sal Assante, Club Team Coach & Private Instructor @ ITZCoach Zach Beck, Club Team Coach & Private Instructor @ ITZ

In this week's episode, we interviewed our friend Justin "Gerky" Gerkhardt. Justin is a New Jersey native and collegiate wrestler for Centenary University, who comes from a hardworking family. We speak about his wrestling career and the positive impact it has on his mental discipline. Justin preaches being humble off the mats however, when it's all set and done, he is ready to go to war, thus epitomizing the warrior in the garden mentality. We end the show with a fun political rant about what we think is wrong with society and how to fix it. Enjoy.

Born in England, Octavia emigrated to the USA in 1964. She earned her Master of Education degree from Harvard Graduate School of Education in 1971 and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters in 2008 by Centenary University. A founder of the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (now PATH International) in 1969, she served four terms on the board of directors. She is a PATH Master Instructor and has chaired numerous committees for PATH, including Standards & Education and Certification. Now retired, she directed Therapeutic Riding At Centenary for 23 years as both a PATH Accredited program and training site for TR instructors. She is past president of the Federation Riding for the Disabled International, having served six years on the board of trustees. She has lectured in many countries at conferences and seminars.

Piper and Michael Tokaruk are joined by Stephanie Macejko to talk about the Breyer model horse world and Breyer's yearly event, BreyerFest and Florian Moreno to talk about the different therapies he has developed for our horses that can aid in recovery and can help to prevent injuries. Piper also speaks with top rider and trainer Nikko Ritter about growing up in the horse industry and the challenges that young equestrian professionals face. Hosts: Piper Klemm and Michael TokarukGuest: Florian Moreno grew up in France and began riding at the age of four and eventually established a career as a professional rider. Florian competed at the Grand Prix level for years and found himself looking for the right support to help his horses- cryotherapy was his answer. After seeing the benefits and abilities of cryotherapy firsthand, Florian established America Cryo. America Cryo offers a range of products and devices that aid in rehabilitation and recovery while providing preventative care. Guest: Stephanie Macejko is the Vice President of Marketing and Product Development at Breyer. Stephanie's passion for horses has always steered her personal and professional lives. Stephanie received her Equine degree with a Business minor at Centenary University in Hackettstown, New Jersey. Stephanie's extensive horse world knowledge and marketing sense have been assets to Breyer's growth, evolution, and commitment to quality for over 25 years.  At Breyer, Stephanie oversees wide-ranging responsibilities including BreyerFest, social media, direct-to-consumer ecommerce sales, and collector programs, plus relationships with horse owners and artists.Guest:  Nikko Ritter grew up riding and showing under the tutelage of his mother Wendy Peralta and a number of top professionals in the industry. After a highly successful junior career which included winning the 2004 Southeast Regional Maclay, winning the 2005 Calvin Klein Show Jumping Derby at the Hampton Classic which he was also youngest rider ever to win, winning the 2006 ASPCA Maclay Regionals and winning the 2007 USEF Talent Search East Coast, Nikko became a professional, training and showing young horses and teaching riders of all levels. Nikko rode professionally for Mclain Ward at Castle Hill, Missy Clark at North Run, Frank Madden at Old Salem Farm and most recently for Peter Leone at Lionshare Farm. During this time, Nikko gained a vast amount of experience and knowledge in both the training and competition rings. In 2016, Nikko Ritter Showstables was born as a result of Nikko's decision to take the knowledge and experienced he had amassed from riding for top industry names.  Since then, Nikko has produced horses and riders to international levels in the jumpers, hunters and equitation.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineEquestrian College Courses with Dr. KlemmAmerican Equestrian SchoolSponsors: Excel Supplements, Purina Animal Nutrition, America Cryo, Alexis Kletjian

To me, he's an expert in happiness. He's written books, taught classes, and now has his own MASTERS course in happiness at Centenary University in New Jersey. We talked about what got him into the study of happiness, what happiness ISN'T, and how happiness can impact our overall mental health. 

It never occurred to our guest, Jeanene Dutt, that a book she read as part of her doctoral program would massively impact her life. She got a copy of "Becoming Your Best" and applied the 12 principles of highly successful leaders to her personal development, losing 40 pounds and improving her personal and professional relationships in the process. Jeanene then decided to extend the transformational power of her experience and develop the several teams she was leading.The next step was becoming a facilitator and training her leadership team to create a shared leadership vision and goal. Creating a common language and vision was the foundation stone; they revolutionized the school, instilling growth and personal development in both students and teachers.Jeanene Dutt is the Principal of North Warren Regional High School; she holds a B.A. in Spanish from Moravian College, an M.Ed. in Secondary Education from East Stroudsburg University, and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Centenary University.In this episode, Jeanene shares her experience applying the 12 principles of highly successful leaders from "Becoming Your Best," the Six Steps Process from "Start With The Vision," and the leadership tips from "Do What Matters Most" into her personal and professional life. We delve into how incorporating the books into her leadership radically changed not only the workflow from North Warren but her team's holistic approach to leadership, teaching, and, most importantly, students' perspective on their own future and possibilities.Tune in to Episode 318 and glance at the transformational power of leadership focused on growth and personal and professional development. Some Questions I Ask:How were you introduced to Becoming Your Best? And then let's get into what have you done with your teachers? (6:24)What have you been hearing from the teachers? What's been some of the feedback from them? (9:37)From a parental perspective, what things could they do to positively influence the lives of their own children? (23:10)In This Episode, You Will Learn:Education was instrumental in Jeanene's life. She shares bits of her past as an educator and facilitator (4:38)About the personal development, Jeanene experienced applying the 12 principles of highly successful leaders in her personal life (8:04)The implementation of BYB with students in school suspension and its impressive results (15:05)The importance of supporting our kids in their own desires and goals and understanding they can be very different from the ones we created for them (25:07)Resources:North Warren Regional High School websiteBook: James Kouzes, Barry Posner - The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in OrganizationsConnect with Jeanene:Email: jdutt@northwarren.orgBecoming Your Best Resources:Becoming Your Best WebsiteBecoming Your Best University WebsiteEmail: support@becomingyourbest.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Between malaria and a long list of other diseases, mosquitoes are responsible for a million global deaths per year, making mosquitoes the most deadly animal in the world. And due to climate change, among other factors, mosquito populations are on the rise. Today, we explore what threats mosquitoes present, why their populations are increasing, and what we might be able to do about it. With special guest Dr. Amanda Tokash-Peters: Assistant Professor of Biology at Centenary University. The Sweaty Penguin is presented by Peril and Promise: a public media initiative from The WNET Group in New York, reporting on the issues and solutions around climate change. You can learn more at pbs.org/perilandpromise. Support the show and unlock exclusive merch, bonus content, and more for as little as $5/month at patreon.com/thesweatypenguin. CREDITS Writers: Haley Cronin, Ethan Brown Fact Checker: Hallie Cordingley Editor: Frank Hernandez Producers: Olivia Amitay, Ethan Brown, Megan Crimmins, Shannon Damiano, Frank Hernandez, Dain Kim, Caroline Koehl Ad Voiceover: Frank Hernandez Music: Brett Sawka

On this episode of QLN we talk with Dr. Alfonso Ferguson about mental health & mindfulness as a hot topic to kick off 2022. If you've experienced the feeling of being stuck, this is a great starter conversation. Dr. Ferguson is a full-time faculty member in the Graduate Counseling Program at Centenary University, as well as a queer person of color, who's dedicated to creating change by encouraging people to engage in their own mental health and well-being. He has a strong interest to work with LGBTQ+ Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) struggling with mood disorders and psychosocial stressors. This episode is meant to be helpful for people looking to better their mental health as they plan for a successful year.

"No one has ever taken photo in front of a Facebook ad" - Tim RoweBonus content from last week! Listen in to get some behind-the-scenes content of some real, raw, and truthful takes on Out of Home. Noah Peshkopia, Geopath certified student at Centenary University, switched things up on last week's episode of OOH Insider. In this bonus clip, they discuss the insight Tim has gained by having a child, his view on OOH and much more. Takeaways Kids pay attention to everything! Tim has seen on multiple occasions his son show brand recall and association between a commercial and a product.Many marketers and advertisers are consumed with targeting and metrics. However, marketing is much more holistic than we give it credit.Creativity and the message matter more than targeting. Focus more on the delivery than the spreadsheet.LinksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-peshkopia/Email: noahpeshkopia33@gmail.comWebsite: https://noahpeshkopia33.wixsite.com/analyticsportfolioOgilvy on Advertising: https://www.amazon.com/Ogilvy-Advertising-David Special thanks to OneScreen.so for making this show possible. Check out OneScreen.ai and learn How to Beat Facebook with Billboards at www.onescreen.aiPowered by OneScreen.ai OneScreen.ai is the first free, public-access directory for all things Out of Home. Support the show (http://oohswag.com)

A change up this episode! Instead of being the interviewer, Tim becomes the interviewee! Noah Peshkopia, Geopath Certified student at Centenary University, switches things up on this episode of OOH Insider.  Get the inside scoop on his origin story, the birth of OOH Insider, and advice for upcoming OOH advertisers.Takeaways Tim found that if clients added out-of-home in their campaigns then their organic traffic, direct traffic, and conversion goals consistently rose.Hosting a podcast is one of the most powerful ways to develop relationships learn from professionals within the industry.One Screen is a marketplace for advertisers to find the best out-of-home medium for their campaign.Out-of-home creates new opportunities for brands to drive organic traffic to their websites, profitably grow and scale their companies.“It's never been harder to market, but also never been easier. You see so many ads per day. It is easy to get out there, but hard to make it stick because there is so much content.” - Noah PeshkopiaKey advice from Tim Rowe "Be open-minded to companies and roles. The job market has changed drastically in the past few years."LinksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-peshkopia/Email: noahpeshkopia33@gmail.comWebsite: https://noahpeshkopia33.wixsite.com/analyticsportfolioSpecial thanks to OneScreen.so for making this show possible. Check out OneScreen.ai and learn How to Beat Facebook with Billboards at www.onescreen.aiSupport the show (http://oohswag.com)

Jordan Toma (@imjustakidwithaniep) loves a good comeback story. Whether it's his own, a student's he connects with during one of his speaking engagements, or even a total stranger's he hears being shared on the social media platform Clubhouse, he just can't help himself from rooting for the underdog. That's because for as long as he can remember, he's been the underdog. As a kid, Jordan was diagnosed as having dyslexia, attention hyper-deficit disorder (ADHD), and an auditory processing disorder, which meant traditional classroom learning was a major challenge for him. So much so that merely the sight of a school bus used to send him spiraling into anxiety attacks. Eventually, he was placed on an individualized educational program (IEP), and after struggling his way through high school, he thought there was no way he was going to college. The tests, the homework, the fact that he was about to graduate high school with a 1.7 GPA… he was convinced he was done with school forever. His mom wasn't, though. To her, there was no way he ~wasn't~ going to college. After being rejected by dozens of colleges and universities, they finally found the right fit – New Jersey's Centenary University. There was only one catch: to enroll, it was mandatory that he'd have to move in early to begin their STEP Ahead program, leaving him only two days of summer. He thought it would be the end of the world. Reflecting upon it in this episode, he believes it's the best thing that could have ever happened to him. Hear Jordan share the story of how the habits he formed during his time at Centenary transformed him into the unstoppable force he is today: from his first job post-grad selling windows door to door and becoming the top salesperson in the company, to passing a series of exams to become a financial advisor and going on to become one of the top producers in the country, to building his real estate portfolio, to becoming a TikToker and keynote speaker and traveling all around the country sharing his story with students. I hope you'll enjoy listening to this episode half as much as we enjoyed making it for you, and if you do, please let us know by dropping a quick rating and a review on Apple Podcasts, and by sharing it on social media or sending it to someone else you think needs to hear Jordan's message!

Denise Blasevick is CEO and co-founder of The S3 Agency, a creative agency specializing in Brand Elevation for clients like BMW of North America, Eight O'Clock Coffee, and the National Kitchen & Bath Association. Brand Elevation is the proprietary process that sets her company apart from other marketing agencies – by helping clients uncover the power and profitability of a truly differentiated brand.  An inductee in the Advertising Hall of Fame of New Jersey, Denise has won hundreds of awards for her creativity and business acumen. She is a nationally cited marketing expert who shared her expertise on air for many years as the Marketing Makeover Expert for MSNBC's “Your Business” TV show. And she is a member of the Board of Trustees for Centenary University (her alma mater), as well as a graduate of the Entrepreneurial Master's program at MIT. Denise, her husband, and her teenage son enjoy traveling, puzzle solving, and spending time with their “pet” squirrel.  In this episode, we discuss: The importance of being authentic to one's self and relevant to your target customer How your brand is not the same as your name or logo Differentiating yourself from your competition to be more than just a commodity The hand in hand relationship between marketing and sales Elevating your brand by keeping front and center and feeding it every day Digital Discovery as the most important thing to be thinking about for your brand I hope you will find this episode as exciting and informative as I have. Denise was so generous to share her better business practices regarding building an honest and relevant brand. Please let me know your thoughts! Connect with Denise  Websites Mentioned: s3.agency Guest Contact Info: Email: dblasevick@thes3agency.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thes3agency.com Instagram: : https://www.instagram.com/thes3agency/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deniseblasevick/ Twitter: @advertgirl Connect with Steve Eschbach Website: https://www.tworld.com/locations/naperville/ or https://eschbachassoc.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWqgICqaSI8xE2GRYY1HWJA  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/speschbach/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveeschbach/  Twitter: @ SteveEschbach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Doug talks murder and curses at St. Mary's University of Minnesota while Jeremy discusses a controversial murder and haunting at Centenary University.

Whitney Allen is the President of American Horse Publications(AHP) and has been on the board since 2009. Whitney is a '98 graduate of Centenary University's equine science program and holds a Master's degree in Sports Management from the University of Kentucky. She began working for the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) in 2005 and is currently the Managing Director of Sponsorship and Advertising. Originally from Pennsylvania, she lives in Lexington, KY with her husband and two dogs.Whitney's resume is impressive, but she also relates to the horse-crazy girl that lives in all of us. Tune in for a fun conversation! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week the podcast drops in on the Winter Research Cohort as they host a panel of sports business educators who joined the conversation to discuss the impact that sport business has on social justice issues in society.  Professor Mike Finkelstein of Rutgers University, Professor Dave Torromeo of Manhattanville College, and Professor Dave Perricone of Centenary University join Teen Think Tank Project co-founder Matt DeSantis to talk about the impact that sports has on society, the economics of professional athletics, and the role sports industry sponsors play in facilitating social change.  

Welcome to episode 9 of Today is the Day Changemakers, 'The Road to Opportunity.' In this episode my guest is Michael Pizzano. Michael's role at Kindred changed since this episode was recorded. He is now the CEO, Kindred Hospital - South Florida. Michael is also President of the American College of Healthcare Executives in NJ, professor at Centenary  University and Saint Elizabeth University, where he teaches Master of Business Administration and Healthcare Administration courses.  Michael loves being able to take the teaching outside of the book by sharing his first-hand experience. Michael spend some time figuring out where his career path would take him.  At one point he was heading towards becoming a U.S. Marshall, but  another opportunity as a part time EMT led him in another direction.There was a day in Michael's career that changed his life. The organization that he was working for where he felt he had great job let him go. It was a shock. He wrote an incredible recap of the events that happened that day titled 'My Long Walk Home'. It has been read by people across the country and beyond. You can find 'My Long Walk Home' on Michael's LinkedIn page. Michael's family, friends, network, and sphere of influence all supported him during this time.  It is a great example of the importance of reaching out, connecting and leaning on those around us to help lift us up when we have our vulnerable moments.  Michael went from unemployed in 2013 to becoming a first time CEO in 2015. The message here is, things happen for a reason. We may not know what the reason is at the time, but it may show up quicker than you think!  During this interview, Jodi shares something that her Dad taught her as a leader. He said, "be careful how you treat someone when you are responsible for the way they eat." It is about respect and the understanding of what you are responsible for when you are leading a team or company. Network, network, network! When networking you are growing your personal  support team, gaining advice from others in and outside your industry, possibly find new job opportunities, and so much more. Mentorship is so important. This is a topic that is an ongoing theme on this podcast and Michael feels strongly about this topic as well.  Michael is a mentor to so many, as well as, officially being a mentor to a Penn State student for a couple of months every year. "Control what you can control", is something that a great leader told Michael.  Seems simple, right? However, there are many times we may try to control it all. When trying to control everything it can lead us to put way too much pressure on ourselves, and spend too much time paying attention to things we are not able to change. Take note of what great leaders are saying to you and write them down. Listen to Michael's "why not, my job" message. There is an important lesson in this message. We may not always give ourselves enough credit, so we may not be reaching for all that we deserve.  Do we have to make a stop at every wrung on the ladder as we climb? Can we miss a few to get to the top? Why not? Thank you to Michael Pizzano for sharing his story and his time. Go to Michael's LinkedIn page and read his incredible ' My Long Walk Home' story. Congratulations to Michael for his new position at Kindred Hospital. Since this interview Michael became CEO of a Kindred Hospital for the second time! Next week we have something very special planned for our listeners. Our new Inspire Series! We will have a double episode launch with Dennis Budinich, Chief Culture Officer, Investors Bank and Rob Scheer, Founder, Comfort Cases, author of A Forever Family: Fostering Change One Child at a time, and 2018 CNN Hero.  Hope you will listen in!

Best Playing Pony LLC was established in January of 2019, and provides professional horse grooming and exercise riding services in New Jersey. Owner Kelly Gross has been riding and working with horses for over 10 years, and is a graduate of Centenary University with a degree in Equine Studies: Business Management. Although Kelly does have experience in a variety of disciplines, such as hunters, jumpers, dressage, and trail riding, polo is her specialty. Listen in! credit: bestplayingponyllc.com

2020 has given a lot of twists and turns for all of us in business… and it’s not over yet.

Teresa Perez Ceccon has been teaching dance for over 25 years. She teaches Simonson technique classes and Simonson Method of Teacher Training in and around New York City and travels each year to Europe and Canada to conduct Simonson pedagogy and dance technique workshops. Certified in Simonson Method of Teacher Training, 1997, Teresa has taught Simonson Technique at Dance New Amsterdam, formerly Dance Space Center, since 1997. She is also a teacher of Simonson Method of Teacher Training, assisting Lynn Simonson, since 2003. Teresa is also an active teacher of Yoga and Pilates. A native New Yorker, Teresa earned a BA in Theatre/Dance from Queens College, where she later taught Dance as an Adjunct Professor for over 10 years. She was also an adjunct professor of Jazz dance at Hofstra University and a movement teacher at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting. Teresa has been invited as a guest artist to many art centers and institutions, including Montclair State University, Barnard College, University of Tennessee, Sarah Lawrence College, Centenary University, Middlesex County College and Manhattanville College.

Bruce Murphy, PhD is a retired LC from the US Army and is now the President of Centenary University in Hackettstown NJ. The program centers on four points, thinking about going in the military right out of high school and the options. Once graduating from College using the military to pay off loans. What one can do education-wise while in the military and finally the education needs to transition from the military to the civilian world. If you are thinking of any of these or have children/grandchildren that might be facing these choices please listen

In this episode, I was lucky enough to be joined by my former coaches, and two coaches who helped me start my coaching career. Both have played a crucial role in my development as a person.We talk about how O'Connor built a program from a 4-win team into a conference champion. These two gentlemen are some of the best I know. You will hear some behind the scenes info on what it takes to be a champion.Keith O'Connor is currently the Head Coach at Farleigh Dickinson University (Florham)Josh Spivack is currently the Head Coach at Centenary University (@centucyclones_ms)

A little over two years ago, in June 2017, Dr. Kenneth Hoyt did a podcast with us about his work with higher education institutions that needed, or wanted, to change. We had previously worked with Ken when he was president of Centenary University from 2002 to 2009 when he turned around the institution, dramatically increasing enrollment from 1,600 students to 3,300. How did he do this? By better understanding and improving retention rates and expanding into non-traditional, adult, online and graduate programs. It was Ken's mastery of the power of data that enabled him to provide the insights needed to better recruit potential college students while adapting Centenary's curricula to their needs. Are you in need of a turnaround? Listen and learn! It was this same understanding of the power of data that led Dr. Hoyt to found The Higher Education Practice. In our 2nd podcast, we asked him to talk about the work he has been doing with higher education institutions, especially regarding the three-year project he recently completed with the Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities (AIKCU). This podcast is important because Ken discusses how he engaged with these colleges and universities to get them to capture and analyze their data, and then own the results so they could transform their institutions and better serve their students. You can read the analysis of Ken's work, “Optimizing Academic Balance (OAB): Mission, Quality, Market Potential, Cost, and Revenue,” here.  Of particular interest to us at SAMC and the work we do in higher education: Dr. Hoyt looks for the Key Performance Indicators on which a college should be focusing. All too often, institutions are not looking at the right data. They are focused on enrollment and retention but are unaware of how their own data can help them better attract, and retain, students. He successfully got the independent colleges in Kentucky to see the benefit of cross-institutional analysis. As anthropologists, we also look across institutions, and even industries, to better understand which model works best in which setting. He also helps organizations disrupt the myths which they have always held to be true, even when the facts are neither supportive of those myths nor trusted to change them. At one college he worked with, the administration was certain that minority students performed poorly when compared to (white) majority students. The facts said the opposite. The administration also thought that residential students did better than commuters. Wrong again.  SAMC helps organizations "see, feel and think" differently There is so much information, along with exceptional insights, awaiting college leadership that wants to see things with fresh eyes. It really is all around them, if only they could see it. At SAMC, that's what we're all about: helping clients see things through a new lens, with fresh eyes. About Ken Hoyt The founding principal of The Higher Education Practice, Dr. Kenneth L. Hoyt is in the midst of a distinguished 30-year higher education career. He has served as president of Centenary University in Hackettstown, New Jersey, president of The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges, Inc. (OFIC), vice president for The University of Akron, and in various campaign/fundraising leadership positions for Otterbein College and Baldwin-Wallace College. Dr. Hoyt holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration and Leadership from Ohio University, an M.A. in Journalism/PR from Ohio State University, and a B.A. in Business Administration/ Marketing from Baldwin-Wallace College. During his seven years at Centenary University, he transformed the institution, implementing a collaborative strategic planning model that led to unprecedented enrollment growth in the university's traditional, non-traditional/adult, online and graduate programs. Recently, Centenary was recognized by Intel as one of the top 50 wireless universities in the U.S. for its wireless IBM laptop campus.  To learn more about what's ahead for higher ed, check out these blogs and podcasts  What Makes Arizona State University the Most Innovative College in the US? Who Are the Successful Innovators in Higher Education? Blue Ocean Strategy® Can Really Work for Higher Education Maria Gallo—DelVal University Is Now Soaring Thanks To Blue Ocean Strategy® Understanding Higher Education with Brent Wilder Rob Westervelt—Thinking Forward for Higher Education Additional resources: AIKCU OAB Project Final Report The Higher Education Practice My book: "On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights" Our website: Simon Associates Management Consultants    Download the 1-page synopsis of my book, "On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights" here Want to be featured on an upcoming Podcast episode?  Tell us more about you and you too can be on the brink of "soaring!"  

After graduating in 2003 from the Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Crime, Law, and Justice Business Emphasis and completing an internship with the United States Marshals Office, Michael switched gears and put his Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification that he earned at Penn State University to use working at Atlantic Health System in New Jersey and becoming the Rescue Captain of the Rockaway Township Fire Department. After a year, he began to climb the ladder within Atlantic Health System becoming the Administrative Manager of Atlantic Ambulance Corporation Air and Ground Transportation, overseeing over 250 medical professionals. He spent over 11 years growing the company from $2 million dollars and leaving valued at $44 million. During his tenure, Michael was seen as a mentor for new managers, won the Corporate Employee of the Year in 2008, Six Sigma President's Award in 2012 and was a five-time finalist for New Jersey EMS Manager of the Year. Through his operations and growth background, Michael became a Director for Kindred Hospitals of NJ overseeing the Business Development of three hospitals in New Jersey in 2013. Michael ranked tops in the country in year over year growth for Kindred. Michael was promoted to Chief Executive Officer of Kindred Hospital of New Jersey in 2014, a position he holds today. This past year Michael was the recipient of the Chamber of Commerce, Leader in Business Award for 2016 his hospital had one of the best years in its existence for quality, finance, efficiency, and growth. Michael has a Masters Degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and Graduate Certificates from The University of Florida, Boston University, The University of Notre Dame, and Cornell University. Outside of his CEO job Michael is the Chairman of the Board of the American Lung Association and a Professor of Business and Healthcare Administration for both the College of St. Elizabeths and Centenary University in New Jersey. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Developing a customer experience that engenders loyalty Hiring the best teams to optimize your business Living and working beyond the checklist to go beyond the normal Systems that can push your operations to the next level Going past your goals for the day and assessing what you’ve done Doing change management in the right way Getting customer ratings and assessments that can grow your business Putting structure around processes that leads to success Ways to contact Michael: Website: www.khmorriscounty.com Twitter: @KindredMCCEO LinkedIn: Michael Pizzano   A transcript of this episode is available here: http://systemexecution.com/improving-patient-customer-experience/

Photographer, Maurice N. Thompson joins me for the following: Interview: Maurice is a Professional Free Lancer w. a B.A. from Centenary University. Digital marketing and photography help Maurice connect with his family and community. You’ll get to here this young NJ man share his story! Don’t miss this. Local News: NJ teacher is recognized as NJ’s own ‘Hidden Figure’ Global News: Race & Ignorance Chit Chat: Balancing - Freelance, FT, Social life, & Relationships. Technology: Social media marketing in the work place and why young people are fantastic marketers. Drama: Relationships in the work place. Upcoming Event: Website Release | Discounted Prices! Maurice N. Thompson can be emailed @ Sneak Peak of Next Week: Freddy Marks – Hip Hop Artist from NJ. (The views of the guests are not necessarily the views of the host)

Keon Vines Founder of Lazy Boi Media joins me for the following Agenda: Chit Chat: Police Shootings and Gun Regulations! Media: Infotainment / PokemonGO Drama: Creative Work Space and Friendly Competition Hot or Not: PokemonGo & City-Life! Would U Rather: Be a Videographer or Photographer Politics: Trump, Republican Convention, and Bernie Sanders talk. LAZY BOI MEDIA Vines Explains his story – Growing up in an urban environment only offered him a few options, he choose an unprecedented profession. Vines is a Free Lance Photographer / Videographer / Graphic Artist and interns at The Photo Coupe in Little Falls, NJ as well as works on projects with White Cobra Films. Vines recently graduated of Centenary University ’16. Keon Vines can be contacted on Instagram @LazyBoi_Media http://www.lazyboi.digital/home.html SneaK Peak For Next Week: Turton 20