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In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley discusses why judgment is the most valuable skill he looks for when hiring. Drawing from his experience scaling an ecommerce brand to eight figures, Josh explains that while AI can efficiently handle repetitive tasks, human judgment remains irreplaceable for making sound decisions with incomplete information. He outlines four key indicators of good judgment, shares a Steve Jobs story about ruthless prioritization, and warns against over-relying on AI for strategic thinking, emphasizing that wrestling with difficult decisions is what sharpens judgment over time.Bullet Points:Importance of judgment as a key skill in hiring team members.Distinction between judgment and execution in business success.Role of AI in handling repetitive tasks and its limitations in decision-making.Characteristics of good judgment, including decision-making with incomplete information.Indicators of individuals with good judgment, such as driving results and identifying constraints.The significance of focus and prioritization in achieving impactful outcomes.Learning from experience and feedback to develop judgment within a team.The necessity of saying no to less important tasks to maintain focus.The example of Steve Jobs simplifying Apple's product line to illustrate effective judgment.Caution against over-reliance on AI for strategic thinking and decision-making.Timestamps:00:00:00 The Most Valuable Skill in HiringThe host introduces judgment as the single most valuable skill he looks for when hiring new team members.00:00:58 Execution vs. JudgmentBusiness success shifts from execution to judgment, which involves making critical decisions on pricing, products, data, and team management.00:02:09 AI's Role in ExecutionAI is excellent at executing repetitive, process-driven tasks, making human executors less necessary in modern business operations.00:04:21 The Value of Human ExperienceHiring smart individuals brings valuable experience, including lessons learned from past failures, which builds strong judgment for the team.00:06:57 Defining JudgmentJudgment is making solid decisions with incomplete information, unlike intelligence. It's about knowing what to do and what to ignore.00:09:13 How to Identify Good JudgmentKey indicators of good judgment include a track record of results, identifying constraints, focusing on impactful tasks, and acting decisively.00:13:02 Developing Judgment in Your TeamDevelop team judgment through experience, creating feedback loops for learning from wins and losses, and teaching them to say no.00:15:23 The Importance of Learning from ExperienceTeam members must have a feedback loop to articulate why something worked or didn't, and then refine systems accordingly.00:17:26 The Power of Saying NoGood judgment involves prioritizing the few key tasks that drive results and saying no to less important initiatives.00:18:30 The Steve Jobs and Apple StorySteve Jobs simplified Apple's complex product line to just four core products, demonstrating judgment by focusing on what truly mattered.00:21:59 Busyness Doesn't Equal ResultsActivity and being busy do not guarantee success. The focus must be on whether the work is producing meaningful business results.00:26:09 The Leader's Role in JudgmentA leader's job is to ensure the team works on what matters, not just completing tasks, and to stop unproductive projects.00:29:39 A Warning: AI Can Weaken Your JudgmentOver-relying on AI for strategic thinking and communication can weaken a leader's own judgment by removing necessary mental friction.Links and Mentions:Tools and Technologies  "Claude": "00:03:12"Concepts and Ideas  "SOPs": "00:02:09"  "AI as an executor": "00:03:12"  "Feedback loop": "00:15:23"  "411 meetings": "00:16:28"Examples and Anecdotes  "Steve Jobs and Apple": "00:20:54"Key Takeaways  "Judgment vs. Execution": "00:06:57"  "Identifying constraints": "00:10:21"Recommendations  "Hiring for judgment": "00:13:02"Transcript:Josh Hadley 00:00:00  I'm going to share the single most valuable skill that I look for when I hire someone today, and more importantly, how you can develop more of it within the team that you already have. Welcome to the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, I'm Josh Hadley. I've scaled my own ecommerce brand from 0 to 8 figures, and I'm actively building towards nine figures in sales. This podcast is where I document that journey and share the systems, the strategies, and the lessons learned in real time so that you can learn what actually matters and scale your own business. My name is Josh Hadley. First and foremost, I'm a man of faith. I'm a husband to a beautiful wife and the father of four children. I've been selling in the e-commerce space for over a decade now, doing over $20 million in annual revenue in multi-million on channels such as Amazon, TikTok, Shop and Shopify. And I am also the host of the number one business strategy podcast for ecommerce entrepreneurs, Ecomm Breakthrough. Today, I'm going to share why judgment is the number one skill that you should be looking for whenever you hire someone.Josh Hadley 00:00:58  Look, at the end of the day, you can have all the SOPs, the dashboards, the data and the right team, but still make the wrong call because at a certain level of business, business stops being about execution and it starts being about judgment. Knowing when to raise prices, knowing when to kill a product, when to trust data or not, when to ignore it, and when to coach someone versus when to you need to replace them. That is where the real money is made or lost in business. So today we're going to dive into like what this skill of judgment is and why I am so adamant about hiring for this and why it's the number one skill that I am looking for in any of my team members today. The reason why I am so adamant that judgment is one of the most important skills that you should be looking for and developing in your team is because with the advent of AI, I think that execution layer in any business is almost becoming extinct. And if you are employing people that need to just go execute tasks for you, I would say you've got it completely backwards.Josh Hadley 00:02:09  And honestly, if that's the reason why you're hiring a lot of people is just because you have so many tasks and they just need to be handed off to someone else, maybe it's a virtual assistant or something like that. That can be good. Yes. I'm very proud of you for getting things off of your plate. However, with AI, that's what it's so good at. AI is a great executor. If you have a process that is always follow x, y, then z. And by the way, don't ever deviate from that. Always make sure you do x, then y, then z. I would give that to AI all day long. And honestly, that's how I started my business. The first people that I were was hiring in the business was just to go follow a very repeatable process, because that's what I needed. I needed people to take things off of my plate. And so, yes, if that's what you're used to hiring for is getting things off your plate, creating a whole bunch of SOPs and giving it to other team members, I would say yes, that's a step in the ri...

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Learn what makes cozy fiction work—and how to balance warmth, tension, character growth, and community to create the hopeful reading experience cozy readers expect.You know the feeling a cozy book gives you—warm, safe, like a world you don't want to leave. But when you sit down to write one, "just make it cozy" can be maddeningly hard to pin down. Is it the setting? The pacing? The lower stakes?In this episode, I'm breaking down the 10 characteristics of cozy fiction and how each one contributes to the reader's experience—because cozy is rarely just one thing. It's several craft elements working together, and once you can name them, you can build them on purpose.You'll hear me talk about things like:[01:34] What qualifies a book as cozy fiction, and why some stories with plenty of cozy elements still don't fit the category.[06:13] How to make cozy fiction feel immersive through sensory detail and specificity, rather than relying on beautiful or poetic prose to create the atmosphere.[08:06] Why slow, everyday scenes—a shared meal, a morning routine—aren't filler, and can, in fact, deepen characters, relationships, and the cozy world itself.[13:55] Why character growth works differently in cozy fiction, where community and belonging become the driving forces behind the protagonist's emotional arc.[18:33] How to create meaningful conflict in cozy fiction that disrupts the characters' world and raises real tension, but never turns into sustained dread.Whether you're writing a cozy mystery, a cozy fantasy, or a story that happens to carry cozy elements, this episode will help you figure out what to aim for—because cozy is far more intentional than it looks from the outside.

What comes to mind when you consider something that is home grown? Characteristics such as authentic, original, intentional, or fresh. Good things are home grown and impossible to mass produce. There is something missing when the focus and intentionality that only comes through proximity is lost. That's what sets something home grown apart! God's spiritual epicenter was always designed to be the home. A home is more than a house with a white picket fence and 2.5 kids. A home is represented by the relational spheres that surround us and the people therein. There's no one-size-fits all approach. Home in all its mess and majesty is where life happens. Faith is most effective when it's home grown.

Listen To Full Sermon: "Characteristics of Christ's Disciple" @ St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church - Mulberry, AR ~ June 6, 2026https://on.soundcloud.com/kUIj09ce9C7jcpGsKJ

Dr Bhooma R. Aravamuthan: Characteristics of People with Cerebral Palsy Across the United StatesSouthern Family Cerebral Palsy Center Best Adult Paper Award Finalist.Recorded LIVE at AACPDM 2026 Philadelphia

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Goed onderwijs ontstaat niet alleen in het klaslokaal. Natuurlijk doet de kwaliteit van de leraar ertoe, maar ook de organisatie daaromheen bepaalt in belangrijke mate wat leraren en leerlingen kunnen bereiken. Denk aan de kwaliteit van leiderschap, de samenwerking binnen teams, ruimte voor professionele ontwikkeling en de manier waarop een school gezamenlijke ambities formuleert en bewaakt. Juist wanneer scholen hun onderwijs duurzaam willen verbeteren, is het daarom relevant om niet alleen te kijken naar individuele professionals of afzonderlijke lessen, maar naar het functioneren van de school als geheel. Welke omstandigheden helpen leraren om goed onderwijs te geven, van elkaar te leren en samen verantwoordelijkheid te nemen voor de ontwikkeling van alle leerlingen? André de Waal, academic director van het HPO Center, Ed Ilgen, onderwijsadviseur en bestuurssecretaris bij Stichting Eem-Vallei Educatief en Marjolein Bos, regiodirecteur bij Stichting Viertaal zijn op onderzoek gegaan om te bepalen wat scholen kunnen leren van het gedachtegoed rond High Performance Organizations. Daarbij gaat hoog presteren nadrukkelijk niet over voortdurend de beste moeten zijn. Het draait om een organisatie die mensen in staat stelt zich te ontwikkelen en gezamenlijk steeds beter onderwijs te realiseren. In deze podcast wordt de expliciete verbinding met de dagelijkse onderwijspraktijk gemaakt. Zo vraagt dit om hoge ambities, maar ook om professionele samenwerking, een sterke interne organisatie en leiderschap dat ontwikkeling mogelijk maakt. Kwaliteit is daarmee niet alleen de verantwoordelijkheid van de individuele leraar. Het wordt een gezamenlijk vraagstuk: wat willen we voor leerlingen bereiken, welke omstandigheden zijn daarvoor nodig en hoe kunnen we als organisatie iedere dag een beetje beter worden? Kernpunten uit het gesprek:

Heute reden wir über Co-Abhängigkeit, dieses umstrittene Phänomen, das manche Menschen zu befallen scheint, die mit Suchtkranken zusammen leben. Co-Abhängigkeit heißt für die einen, sich in einem vollkommen normalen Maß um eine andere Person zu sorgen und zu verzweifeln, wenn sie sich selbst verletzt, während die anderen darin eine obsessive Besessenheit von den Problemen anderer Leute sehen, in die Co-Abhängige sich verstricken, um sich nicht mit sich selbst beschäftigen zu müssen. Die Frage ist: Gibt es Co-Abhängigkeit überhaupt und wenn ja, was ist das genau? Wie ist das Konzept entstanden? Schadet der Begriff »co-abhängig« mehr als er nützt? Was gibt es für Alternativen im Umgang mit Angehörigen von Suchtkranken und wie kommt es, dass ein Modell mit Wurzeln in der 12-Schritte-Kultur der Dreißiger und einer Blütezeit in der Selbsthilfekultur der Siebziger Jahre heute unter Lifestyle-Psycholog:innen auf TikTok und Instagram wieder so rasend angesagt ist?QuellenCo-Abhängigkeit – ein hilfreiches Konzept? Alfred Uhl, Alexandra Puhm, 2007https://www.researchgate.net/publication/258697484_Co-Abhangigkeit_-_ein_hilfreiches_KonzeptThe Lived Experience of Codependency: an Interpretative Phenomenological AnalysisIngrid Bacon, Elizabeth McKay, Frances Reynolds & Anne McIntyre, 2018https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11469-018-9983-8Conceptual Models of Families Affected by Addiction and the AFINet ApproachRichard Velleman, Torkel Richert, Gallus Bischof & Alicia S. Ventura, 2025https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-82583-5_3Schluss mit der Co-AbhängigkeitMelody Beattie, 1986Codependency Is a Toxic Myth in Addiction RecoveryMaia Szalavitz, 2022, New York TimesLoving an Addict, While Caring for Myself: Readers react to a guest essay critical of the concept of codependency and tough loveNew York Times, 2022Patterns and Characteristics of Codependencecoda.orgWebseite Al-Anon Familiengruppenal-anon.deCo-Dependency in 45 SecondsNathalia Christensen @nathaliachristensen Hier findest du uns noch:Abonniere den SodaKlub Newsletter oder werde Mitglied im SodaKlubWerde Mitglied, unterstütze oder informiere dich über Recovery DeutschlandAbonniere Mias Newsletter Romanzen und FinanzenRECOVERY WALK am 12. September in DüsseldorfKontakt für Helfer:innen (keine Vorkenntnisse notwendig): daniela@recoverydeutschland.orgAllgemeiner Kontakt: Info@recoverydeutschland.orgSpendenkampagne: https://www.betterplace.org/de/projects/170427-recovery-walk-2026Mia GatowMias Buch: »Rausch und Klarheit«Mias Newsletter: Romanzen und FinanzenMika DöringRecovery Deutschland e.V. Mikas Kunst Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This full moon in sidereal Pisces feels especially dreamy, spiritual, and a little hard to articulate. With Neptune conjunct the Moon - we may feel drawn toward imagination, intuition, and the possibilities we can sense but can't quite explain. Saturn is involved as well - prompting us to consider what's practical, steadfast, and what we're ready to commit to... Though I would avoid long term decisions!Not mentioned in the podcast, in the GOBAL sense, there may also be more focus on oil, gas, and water!We also discuss Pitru Paksha and how it adds another layer of reflection to this already nebulous time.Jupiter forms a parivartana with the moon - making it a beautiful moment to seek mentorship or turn to people whose wisdom you trust. You don't have to find every answer on your own.Characteristics of Your Spouse:https://youtu.be/i_cOvdSbjy0Soulmate Astrologyhttps://youtu.be/ExnDysvjzUwChristine:website: innerknowing.yogainstagram: astrologynow_podcastpatreon: patreon.com/astrologynowpodcast 

Written by Jordan Iacobucci In the Bible, Christians are exhorted to overcome a world that is increasingly overrun with sin and evil. What does it take to be an overcomer?Read Online: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/change/sin/characteristics-of-an-overcomer/

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options: https://bit.ly/2v9tH6D. Oracle (ORCL) shares are sliding back toward 52-week lows after it sent a "force majeure" notice to the developer behind Project Jupiter. Reports suggest the company is trying to shield itself from accumulating expenses on the data center, which is part of key infrastructure for OpenAI. Kevin Hincks and Tom White weigh on whether the headline is overall bullish or bearish for Oracle as discussions surrounding the company's debt accumulate. Both offer example options trades for Oracle's stock.

A message by Luc LeFort on 9/20/2026Compass Bible Church Treasure Valley is located in Meridian, Idaho.For more information about Compass Bible Church go to https://www.compassbible.tv/To follow our daily Bible reading plan and podcast go to https://www.revivalfromthebible.com/

Guest artist CLAIRE BREWSTER joins painter and producer JILLIAN KNIPE to discuss her practice via 'The Jeeves Collection' by P G Wodehouse. First published as a book by George Newnes in 1919, it tells of the daily interactions between a highly competent valet - Reginald Jeeves – who is referred to as Jeeves – and his wealthy, idle master - Bertie Wooster. Bertie and his chums are constantly getting into a pickle and Jeeves is constantly getting them out. Each story describes the interplay between dreaming and order in a timeless world. Claire and Jillian talk about freedom, drifters, sprites, storytelling, menopause, dreamers, timelessness, tinkety tonk, interior design, unhelpful thinking, fantasy worlds, growing up, delayed gratification, art consultants, murmurations of starlings, Day of the Dead and relationships in a chocolate bar. CLAIRE BREWSTER clairebrewster.com @claire_brewster Claire Brewster Artist ARTISTS + DESIGNERS + PERFORMERS Dirk Bogard Francisco de Zurbarán Frida Khalo Jonathan Cecil Jorgé Canete Kiki Smith Stephen Fry BOOKS + WRITERS Enid Blyton 'The Magic Faraway Tree' Harold Pinter Lewis Caroll 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' P G Wodehouse 'My Man Jeeves' Robin Maugham 'The Servant' William Somerset Maugham ART ORGANISATIONS + ASSOCIATES Sigrid Kirk Turps Banana    

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Send us Fan MailThe host brings back the Fantasy Draft concept, drafting a roster of traits and characteristics of the best wholesalers he's interviewed or worked with during his career as a wholesaler. Loving Internal Use Only? Sign up for our free newsletter for episode recaps, community benefits, and moreSupport the show

What comes to mind when you consider something that is home grown? Characteristics such as authentic, original, intentional, or fresh. Good things are home grown and impossible to mass produce. There is something missing when the focus and intentionality that only comes through proximity is lost. That's what sets something home grown apart! God's spiritual epicenter was always designed to be the home. A home is more than a house with a white picket fence and 2.5 kids. A home is represented by the relational spheres that surround us and the people therein. There's no one-size-fits all approach. Home in all its mess and majesty is where life happens. Faith is most effective when it's home grown.

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The power of a highly effective teams lies in their capacity to perform at levels that are greater than the sum of their parts. Managers and leaders put a great deal of effort into assembling high-performing teams. These leaders also spend considerable resources to ensure those teams reach their potential.Obviously, managers want to make improvements that lead to positive changes within the team. In fact, many leaders focus just on this part of the leadership process.However, sometimes it is helpful to take a step back in order to recognize when a team is working effectively. Managers often overlook this important part of this process. The workings of a highly effective team are not always obvious or intuitive to everyone. We sometimes don't recognize our team members when a team is doing well.So, stick around for the next few weeks and discover exactly what those 5 aspects of a highly successful and effective team are!Show Notes: 5 Characteristics of Highly Effective Teams(https://www.leadersinstitute.com/5-characteristics-highly-effective-teams/)

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Judith Joseph. A psychiatrist, researcher, and author of High Functioning: Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy, joins Rushion McDonald to discuss the often-overlooked condition she calls high-functioning depression. The discussion focuses on successful, productive individuals who appear to be thriving externally but privately struggle with a persistent lack of joy, emotional exhaustion, restlessness, and unresolved trauma. Drawing from her research, clinical practice, and personal experiences, Dr. Joseph explains how many high achievers become trapped in a cycle of constant productivity, using work and accomplishment to avoid addressing deeper emotional wounds. She offers practical strategies for identifying these patterns and reclaiming joy before a mental health crisis occurs. Purpose of the Interview The primary purpose of the interview was to: Raise awareness of high-functioning depression, especially among entrepreneurs, executives, caregivers, and high achievers. Differentiate high-functioning depression from burnout and other mental health challenges. Help people recognize signs of hidden depression before a breakdown occurs. Provide practical tools for restoring joy and emotional wellness. Encourage vulnerability and support-seeking, particularly among those viewed as "strong." Key Takeaways 1. High-Functioning Depression Often Hides Behind Success People with high-functioning depression can maintain careers, businesses, families, and responsibilities while suffering internally. Characteristics include: Constant productivity Difficulty resting Emotional numbness Fatigue Irritability Lack of joy Feeling empty despite achievements Dr. Joseph refers to many of these individuals as: "Humans doing, not human beings." 2. The Core Symptom Is a Lack of Joy According to Dr. Joseph, the defining feature is not necessarily sadness but anhedonia, the inability to experience pleasure or joy. People may notice: Favorite activities no longer feel rewarding Relationships feel emotionally flat Accomplishments provide little satisfaction Life feels like an endless checklist Many dismiss this feeling as simply "adult life," when in fact it may signal depression. 3. Burnout and High-Functioning Depression Are Different Burnout is generally tied to work-related stress. Dr. Joseph explains: Burnout symptoms often improve when work stress is removed. High-functioning depression follows a person everywhere. If symptoms remain even after vacations, weekends, or time away from work, something deeper may be occurring. 4. Productivity Can Become a Mask Some individuals become "pathologically productive." They: Build identities around achievement Seek constant accomplishment Feel uncomfortable when idle Use work as a way to avoid confronting emotional pain Success becomes a coping mechanism rather than a source of fulfillment. 5. Unprocessed Trauma Often Drives Overachievement Dr. Joseph introduces the concept of scarcity trauma. People who grew up with financial instability, insecurity, or hardship may develop a perpetual fear of running out of resources, opportunities, or success. As a result: They struggle to slow down. They remain in a chronic fight-or-flight state. They continuously push themselves despite exhaustion. 6. Reconnecting With Your Past Can Restore Joy A major theme throughout the interview is the value of what Dr. Joseph calls mental time travel. She encourages people to: Look at old photos Reflect on who they were at 18 or 22 Remember activities that once energized them Revisit meaningful relationships and experiences The goal is to rediscover authentic sources of joy and values that may have been lost amid professional success. 7. Music Is a Powerful Healing Tool The conversation highlights how music can: Trigger positive memories Improve emotional regulation Connect different parts of the brain Transport people to happier experiences Dr. Joseph notes that music is even used therapeutically in psychiatric settings because of its healing effects. 8. Joy Must Be Scheduled and Protected Joy should not be treated as something that happens accidentally. Dr. Joseph encourages people to: Put joyful experiences on their calendar Protect personal time like important meetings Create intentional opportunities for happiness She emphasizes that leaders who prioritize joy positively influence everyone around them. 9. Strong People Need Support Too Many high-performing individuals are admired for their resilience but often suffer in silence. The interview stresses that: Strong people need places to be vulnerable. Leaders need trusted advisors. Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. Rushion McDonald shares his own experience of reaching out for support during a demanding period of his career and how meaningful that guidance became. Dr. Joseph's Five Vs Framework One of the most practical portions of the interview is Dr. Joseph's "Five Vs" approach to reclaiming joy. 1. Validation Acknowledge and name your emotions without judgment. 2. Venting Express emotions through conversation, prayer, journaling, therapy, or trusted relationships. 3. Values Focus on what truly matters rather than only pursuing material success. 4. Vitals Take care of physical health through sleep, nutrition, movement, and protecting brain health. 5. Vision Plan future experiences that create joy and celebrate achievements rather than immediately moving to the next goal. Memorable Quotes On hidden depression "The key symptom is a lack of joy." On the human need for fulfillment "You are built with the DNA for joy. It's your birthright as a human being." On overachievement "I call these people humans doing, not human beings." On success masking pain "You're wearing this mask of productivity." On unhealthy achievement patterns "What are you trying to outrun?" On constant accomplishment "You think you're chasing happiness, but you're really trying to outrun the past." On emotional awareness "If you name it, that uncertainty goes down." On vulnerability "No one knows you're suffering if you don't say anything." On joy and leadership "Joy is very contagious." On support systems "Don't do it alone." Overall Message The interview's central message is that success does not protect people from depression. Many high achievers, entrepreneurs, leaders, and caregivers continue functioning at a high level while quietly struggling with emotional emptiness and loss of joy. Dr. Joseph argues that recognizing these signs early, processing unresolved trauma, reconnecting with personal values, and intentionally cultivating joy can help prevent burnout, breakdowns, and long-term mental health challenges. The ultimate goal is not merely productivity, but a life that feels meaningful, connected, and joyful. #SHMS #STRAW #BEST Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. 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What if the missing link between operative and speculative Freemasonry wasn't found inside the operative lodge—but among the men surrounding the builders?In this episode of Masonic Muscle: The Origin War, we investigate A. Geoffrey Markham's Associate Theory.Markham directs our attention toward the social world surrounding major building projects: the craftsmen doing the work, the men supplying and organizing it, and the wealthy patrons financing it.Could repeated contact between these groups have created a class of non-operative “Associate Masons”? And when the religious and building world of England changed during the Reformation, could those relationships have survived and gradually developed into something resembling speculative Freemasonry?It's a plausible mechanism.But where is the documentary bridge?We examine:Markham's Characteristics and Origins in Early FreemasonryDonors, providers and operative buildersThe proposed “Associate Mason”The effects of the English ReformationReligious guilds as a possible additional influenceThe problem of the sixteenth-century documentary gapContact versus actual Masonic participationWhat evidence would be needed to demonstrate continuityMarkham changes where we search.Carr tells us to look inside the operative lodge. Markham tells us to look around it.But working with masons doesn't automatically make someone a Mason.No verdict. We put the theory under the weight and see what the evidence can carry.And because we've already investigated Cyril N. Batham's Monastic Theory, we'll move next to Peter S. E. Sandbach's Darwinian Concept and a radically different question:What if nobody invented speculative Freemasonry? What if it evolved?Continue the investigation and subscribe to the Masonic Muscle Dispatch:masonicmuscle357.riverside.comStrengthening the Craft. One degree, one lift at a time.Let's do some heavy lifting.

In this Daily Editorial, we welcome Brien Lundin, Editor of Gold Newsletter and host of the New Orleans Investment Conference, to dissect the latest market action across precious metals and the junior mining sector. Echoes of 2015 in Today's Gold Rebound: An analysis of the post-Fed bounce in gold and silver, drawing striking technical and sentiment parallels to the late-2015 cyclical bottom. The Macro Trap and Sovereign Debt Risks: Why rising bond yields reflect escalating debt service concerns, creating an environment where monetary policy remains structurally supportive of gold. The Evolving Dynamics of Mining M&A: Why senior producers are taking strategic minority stakes instead of paying full acquisition premiums, and what that means for developers. Rewriting the Traditional Lassonde Curve: How juniors are avoiding dilutive equity financings by advancing directly into phased, high-margin production. Key Catalysts and Stocks on Watch: Project developments, resource updates, and exploration catalysts driving value across several featured mining juniors.   Stocks Mentioned VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) 1911 Gold Corp. (TSX-V: AUMB / OTCQX: AUMBF) Banyan Gold Corp. (TSX-V: BYN / OTCQB: BYAGF) Delta Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: DLTA / OTCQB: DTARF) Gladiator Metals Corp. (TSX-V: GLAD / OTCQB: GDMRF) Luca Mining Corp. (TSX-V: LUCA / OTCQX: LUCMF) Meridian Mining UK S (TSX: MNO / OTCQX: MRRDF)   Click here to learn more about the Gold Newsletter. - https://goldnewsletter.com/   Click here to learn more about the New Orleans Investment Conference on October 28-31. - https://neworleansconference.com/korelin/    --------------------------- For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks:  The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/  Shad's resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/   Investment disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or investment product. Investing in equities, commodities, really everything involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.

Dr. Rob is joined by Justin Bridges, author and expert on sexual sobriety and healing. Together they explore the early experiences that led Justin to seek sobriety at age 17, the importance of support groups in recovery, and the healing journey that has led a sexually sober Justin to finally live the life that he has always wanted.    TAKEAWAYS: [2:04] Seeking sobriety at age 17.  [4:00] Justin's rock bottom moment.  [7:11] “I'll show up and listen, but I'm not giving up anything.”  [7:45] The power of support groups.  [8:51] The role models that encouraged Justin's destructive behavior.  [11:00] Trying to bring his deceased mother back.  [14:02] Rigorous, brazen behavior of an addict.  [15:42] Justin's life today, and how long it took him to get here.  [19:00] What does addict father behavior look like?  [22:45] Characteristics of a healthy relationship.  [27:01] Finding balance and respect in attraction.    RESOURCES: Sex and Relationship Healing @RobWeissMSW Sex Addiction 101  Seeking Integrity Free Sexual Addiction Screening Assessment Partner Sexuality Survey   Seeking Integrity Podcasts are produced in partnership with Podfly Productions.    QUOTES:   “I was proud of my behavior, but I see now that I was just an addict.”  “Now, I do not wish to be the arbiter of anyone's sex conduct.”  “Eventually, I had to surrender to new levels of sobriety.”  “My healthy relationhip came from recovery, and it has evolved through recovery.” 

Why do churches decline, and what can church leaders do to recognize the warning signs? In this episode of the Revitalize & Replant podcast, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst continue their discussion of 7 characteristics commonly found in failing or declining churches. They explore how churches can respond to change, develop a clear mission, and cultivate healthy leadership as they pursue church revitalization.Some Highlights:5. Change is perceived as negative or loss 6. A vision with no mission7. A lack of true leadersResources Related to This Episode:Land Ho: Seven Keys to Navigating the Adventurous and Challenging Waters of Change by Mark Hallock and Walker Armstrong Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Patrick Drum, Fixed Income Lead and Portfolio Manager, Saturna Capital

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Judith Joseph. A psychiatrist, researcher, and author of High Functioning: Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy, joins Rushion McDonald to discuss the often-overlooked condition she calls high-functioning depression. The discussion focuses on successful, productive individuals who appear to be thriving externally but privately struggle with a persistent lack of joy, emotional exhaustion, restlessness, and unresolved trauma. Drawing from her research, clinical practice, and personal experiences, Dr. Joseph explains how many high achievers become trapped in a cycle of constant productivity, using work and accomplishment to avoid addressing deeper emotional wounds. She offers practical strategies for identifying these patterns and reclaiming joy before a mental health crisis occurs. Purpose of the Interview The primary purpose of the interview was to: Raise awareness of high-functioning depression, especially among entrepreneurs, executives, caregivers, and high achievers. Differentiate high-functioning depression from burnout and other mental health challenges. Help people recognize signs of hidden depression before a breakdown occurs. Provide practical tools for restoring joy and emotional wellness. Encourage vulnerability and support-seeking, particularly among those viewed as "strong." Key Takeaways 1. High-Functioning Depression Often Hides Behind Success People with high-functioning depression can maintain careers, businesses, families, and responsibilities while suffering internally. Characteristics include: Constant productivity Difficulty resting Emotional numbness Fatigue Irritability Lack of joy Feeling empty despite achievements Dr. Joseph refers to many of these individuals as: "Humans doing, not human beings." 2. The Core Symptom Is a Lack of Joy According to Dr. Joseph, the defining feature is not necessarily sadness but anhedonia, the inability to experience pleasure or joy. People may notice: Favorite activities no longer feel rewarding Relationships feel emotionally flat Accomplishments provide little satisfaction Life feels like an endless checklist Many dismiss this feeling as simply "adult life," when in fact it may signal depression. 3. Burnout and High-Functioning Depression Are Different Burnout is generally tied to work-related stress. Dr. Joseph explains: Burnout symptoms often improve when work stress is removed. High-functioning depression follows a person everywhere. If symptoms remain even after vacations, weekends, or time away from work, something deeper may be occurring. 4. Productivity Can Become a Mask Some individuals become "pathologically productive." They: Build identities around achievement Seek constant accomplishment Feel uncomfortable when idle Use work as a way to avoid confronting emotional pain Success becomes a coping mechanism rather than a source of fulfillment. 5. Unprocessed Trauma Often Drives Overachievement Dr. Joseph introduces the concept of scarcity trauma. People who grew up with financial instability, insecurity, or hardship may develop a perpetual fear of running out of resources, opportunities, or success. As a result: They struggle to slow down. They remain in a chronic fight-or-flight state. They continuously push themselves despite exhaustion. 6. Reconnecting With Your Past Can Restore Joy A major theme throughout the interview is the value of what Dr. Joseph calls mental time travel. She encourages people to: Look at old photos Reflect on who they were at 18 or 22 Remember activities that once energized them Revisit meaningful relationships and experiences The goal is to rediscover authentic sources of joy and values that may have been lost amid professional success. 7. Music Is a Powerful Healing Tool The conversation highlights how music can: Trigger positive memories Improve emotional regulation Connect different parts of the brain Transport people to happier experiences Dr. Joseph notes that music is even used therapeutically in psychiatric settings because of its healing effects. 8. Joy Must Be Scheduled and Protected Joy should not be treated as something that happens accidentally. Dr. Joseph encourages people to: Put joyful experiences on their calendar Protect personal time like important meetings Create intentional opportunities for happiness She emphasizes that leaders who prioritize joy positively influence everyone around them. 9. Strong People Need Support Too Many high-performing individuals are admired for their resilience but often suffer in silence. The interview stresses that: Strong people need places to be vulnerable. Leaders need trusted advisors. Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. Rushion McDonald shares his own experience of reaching out for support during a demanding period of his career and how meaningful that guidance became. Dr. Joseph's Five Vs Framework One of the most practical portions of the interview is Dr. Joseph's "Five Vs" approach to reclaiming joy. 1. Validation Acknowledge and name your emotions without judgment. 2. Venting Express emotions through conversation, prayer, journaling, therapy, or trusted relationships. 3. Values Focus on what truly matters rather than only pursuing material success. 4. Vitals Take care of physical health through sleep, nutrition, movement, and protecting brain health. 5. Vision Plan future experiences that create joy and celebrate achievements rather than immediately moving to the next goal. Memorable Quotes On hidden depression "The key symptom is a lack of joy." On the human need for fulfillment "You are built with the DNA for joy. It's your birthright as a human being." On overachievement "I call these people humans doing, not human beings." On success masking pain "You're wearing this mask of productivity." On unhealthy achievement patterns "What are you trying to outrun?" On constant accomplishment "You think you're chasing happiness, but you're really trying to outrun the past." On emotional awareness "If you name it, that uncertainty goes down." On vulnerability "No one knows you're suffering if you don't say anything." On joy and leadership "Joy is very contagious." On support systems "Don't do it alone." Overall Message The interview's central message is that success does not protect people from depression. Many high achievers, entrepreneurs, leaders, and caregivers continue functioning at a high level while quietly struggling with emotional emptiness and loss of joy. Dr. Joseph argues that recognizing these signs early, processing unresolved trauma, reconnecting with personal values, and intentionally cultivating joy can help prevent burnout, breakdowns, and long-term mental health challenges. The ultimate goal is not merely productivity, but a life that feels meaningful, connected, and joyful. #SHMS #STRAW #BEST Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Judith Joseph. A psychiatrist, researcher, and author of High Functioning: Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy, joins Rushion McDonald to discuss the often-overlooked condition she calls high-functioning depression. The discussion focuses on successful, productive individuals who appear to be thriving externally but privately struggle with a persistent lack of joy, emotional exhaustion, restlessness, and unresolved trauma. Drawing from her research, clinical practice, and personal experiences, Dr. Joseph explains how many high achievers become trapped in a cycle of constant productivity, using work and accomplishment to avoid addressing deeper emotional wounds. She offers practical strategies for identifying these patterns and reclaiming joy before a mental health crisis occurs. Purpose of the Interview The primary purpose of the interview was to: Raise awareness of high-functioning depression, especially among entrepreneurs, executives, caregivers, and high achievers. Differentiate high-functioning depression from burnout and other mental health challenges. Help people recognize signs of hidden depression before a breakdown occurs. Provide practical tools for restoring joy and emotional wellness. Encourage vulnerability and support-seeking, particularly among those viewed as "strong." Key Takeaways 1. High-Functioning Depression Often Hides Behind Success People with high-functioning depression can maintain careers, businesses, families, and responsibilities while suffering internally. Characteristics include: Constant productivity Difficulty resting Emotional numbness Fatigue Irritability Lack of joy Feeling empty despite achievements Dr. Joseph refers to many of these individuals as: "Humans doing, not human beings." 2. The Core Symptom Is a Lack of Joy According to Dr. Joseph, the defining feature is not necessarily sadness but anhedonia, the inability to experience pleasure or joy. People may notice: Favorite activities no longer feel rewarding Relationships feel emotionally flat Accomplishments provide little satisfaction Life feels like an endless checklist Many dismiss this feeling as simply "adult life," when in fact it may signal depression. 3. Burnout and High-Functioning Depression Are Different Burnout is generally tied to work-related stress. Dr. Joseph explains: Burnout symptoms often improve when work stress is removed. High-functioning depression follows a person everywhere. If symptoms remain even after vacations, weekends, or time away from work, something deeper may be occurring. 4. Productivity Can Become a Mask Some individuals become "pathologically productive." They: Build identities around achievement Seek constant accomplishment Feel uncomfortable when idle Use work as a way to avoid confronting emotional pain Success becomes a coping mechanism rather than a source of fulfillment. 5. Unprocessed Trauma Often Drives Overachievement Dr. Joseph introduces the concept of scarcity trauma. People who grew up with financial instability, insecurity, or hardship may develop a perpetual fear of running out of resources, opportunities, or success. As a result: They struggle to slow down. They remain in a chronic fight-or-flight state. They continuously push themselves despite exhaustion. 6. Reconnecting With Your Past Can Restore Joy A major theme throughout the interview is the value of what Dr. Joseph calls mental time travel. She encourages people to: Look at old photos Reflect on who they were at 18 or 22 Remember activities that once energized them Revisit meaningful relationships and experiences The goal is to rediscover authentic sources of joy and values that may have been lost amid professional success. 7. Music Is a Powerful Healing Tool The conversation highlights how music can: Trigger positive memories Improve emotional regulation Connect different parts of the brain Transport people to happier experiences Dr. Joseph notes that music is even used therapeutically in psychiatric settings because of its healing effects. 8. Joy Must Be Scheduled and Protected Joy should not be treated as something that happens accidentally. Dr. Joseph encourages people to: Put joyful experiences on their calendar Protect personal time like important meetings Create intentional opportunities for happiness She emphasizes that leaders who prioritize joy positively influence everyone around them. 9. Strong People Need Support Too Many high-performing individuals are admired for their resilience but often suffer in silence. The interview stresses that: Strong people need places to be vulnerable. Leaders need trusted advisors. Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. Rushion McDonald shares his own experience of reaching out for support during a demanding period of his career and how meaningful that guidance became. Dr. Joseph's Five Vs Framework One of the most practical portions of the interview is Dr. Joseph's "Five Vs" approach to reclaiming joy. 1. Validation Acknowledge and name your emotions without judgment. 2. Venting Express emotions through conversation, prayer, journaling, therapy, or trusted relationships. 3. Values Focus on what truly matters rather than only pursuing material success. 4. Vitals Take care of physical health through sleep, nutrition, movement, and protecting brain health. 5. Vision Plan future experiences that create joy and celebrate achievements rather than immediately moving to the next goal. Memorable Quotes On hidden depression "The key symptom is a lack of joy." On the human need for fulfillment "You are built with the DNA for joy. It's your birthright as a human being." On overachievement "I call these people humans doing, not human beings." On success masking pain "You're wearing this mask of productivity." On unhealthy achievement patterns "What are you trying to outrun?" On constant accomplishment "You think you're chasing happiness, but you're really trying to outrun the past." On emotional awareness "If you name it, that uncertainty goes down." On vulnerability "No one knows you're suffering if you don't say anything." On joy and leadership "Joy is very contagious." On support systems "Don't do it alone." Overall Message The interview's central message is that success does not protect people from depression. Many high achievers, entrepreneurs, leaders, and caregivers continue functioning at a high level while quietly struggling with emotional emptiness and loss of joy. Dr. Joseph argues that recognizing these signs early, processing unresolved trauma, reconnecting with personal values, and intentionally cultivating joy can help prevent burnout, breakdowns, and long-term mental health challenges. The ultimate goal is not merely productivity, but a life that feels meaningful, connected, and joyful. #SHMS #STRAW #BEST Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SEASON 14 EP 35 - Characteristics of the Anointing by Jeremy Lopez www.identitynetwork.net

Tony Massarotti breaks down who the Red Sox are in 2026 before replaying an interview with CBS Sports' Julian McWilliams from The Baseball Hour.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why do some churches decline while others remain healthy and fruitful? On today's episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss characteristics that can contribute to church decline and prevent churches from effectively making disciples and reaching their communities. Some Highlights: A failure to teach people to apply the Word Culture replaces mission Family control There is no strategy for new members to become established members Resources Related to This Episode: Simple Church: Returning to God's Process for Making Disciples by Thom Rainer and Eric Geiger Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of New Books Network, Željko Stanojević speaks with Dr. Hanna David about Erika Landau's Contribution to the History of Gifted Education: Family Characteristics of Gifted Children (Springer, 2025), a study of gifted education, family background, gender differences, educational opportunity, and the legacy of one of Israel's most influential pioneers in gifted education. Drawing on quantitative research on gifted children aged 5–15 who attended the Erika Landau Institute for Gifted and Creative Children and Youths in Tel Aviv between 1968 and 2003, David examines how giftedness is identified, how family characteristics shape educational trajectories, and how institutional practices affect boys and girls differently. The book focuses on parents' education, family size, birth order, siblings, admission examinations, and long-term patterns across several decades. A central part of the conversation concerns gender inequality in gifted education. David discusses the persistent imbalance between boys and girls identified as gifted and asks whether conventional testing procedures fully capture the abilities needed to thrive in gifted programs. The book addresses affirmative-action standards in admissions, noting that girls who may score lower on entrance examinations can demonstrate strengths in social skills, persistence, fine motor development, and successful integration within highly able peer groups. The interview also explores Erika Landau's broader legacy. David evaluates both the importance and limitations of Landau's work, combining historical reconstruction, empirical data, and critical assessment. The book examines Landau's academic writings across several languages and asks what educators, psychologists, counselors, and researchers can still learn from her educational philosophy and institutional practice. The discussion places gifted education within wider questions of equality, childhood development, educational psychology, family sociology, gender, and public policy. It raises a fundamental issue: who is recognized as gifted, by what criteria, and with what consequences? The book also offers a valuable historical record of gifted education in Israel and its changing social context. Dr. Hanna David is affiliated with the Hebrew Literature Research Institute at Tel Aviv University. She is also an author in the European Hebrew Journal. Her peer-reviewed article “Haim Nachman Bialik in Vienna”, published in EHJ Volume 1, Issue 1 (2026), examines Bialik's activities in Vienna in 1913, Hebrew cultural revival, Zionist cultural thought, the Hebrew book, and the intellectual background of the future Hebrew University of Jerusalem. David will also speak at the European Hebrew Journal International Online Conference, New Discoveries and New Directions in Biblical, Hebrew, and Theological Studies. On 10 November 2026 at 14:00 CET, she will present “The Literary Work of A.B. Yehoshua, Amos Oz, David Grossman, Yoram Kaniuk, Benjamin Tammuz and Zeruya Shalev in Israeli Cinema.” Her biography, abstract, academic profile, and session details are available on Hanna David's conference landing page. The interview is hosted by Željko Stanojević, President of the Institute for Hebrew Language and Literature, Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor of the European Hebrew Journal, and a New Books Network host in Biblical Studies. Keywords and themes: gifted education, gifted children, Erika Landau, Hanna David, giftedness in Israel, educational psychology, gender and giftedness, family characteristics, parents' education, siblings, birth order, giftedness testing, affirmative action, child development, Israeli education, gifted girls, gifted boys, Jewish studies. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

What comes to mind when you consider something that is home grown? Characteristics such as authentic, original, intentional, or fresh. Good things are home grown and impossible to mass produce. There is something missing when the focus and intentionality that only comes through proximity is lost. That's what sets something home grown apart! God's spiritual epicenter was always designed to be the home. A home is more than a house with a white picket fence and 2.5 kids. A home is represented by the relational spheres that surround us and the people therein. There's no one-size-fits all approach. Home in all its mess and majesty is where life happens. Faith is most effective when it's home grown.

Tony Massarotti breaks down who the Red Sox are in 2026 before replaying an interview with CBS Sports' Julian McWilliams from The Baseball Hour.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of New Books Network, Željko Stanojević speaks with Dr. Hanna David about Erika Landau's Contribution to the History of Gifted Education: Family Characteristics of Gifted Children (Springer, 2025), a study of gifted education, family background, gender differences, educational opportunity, and the legacy of one of Israel's most influential pioneers in gifted education. Drawing on quantitative research on gifted children aged 5–15 who attended the Erika Landau Institute for Gifted and Creative Children and Youths in Tel Aviv between 1968 and 2003, David examines how giftedness is identified, how family characteristics shape educational trajectories, and how institutional practices affect boys and girls differently. The book focuses on parents' education, family size, birth order, siblings, admission examinations, and long-term patterns across several decades. A central part of the conversation concerns gender inequality in gifted education. David discusses the persistent imbalance between boys and girls identified as gifted and asks whether conventional testing procedures fully capture the abilities needed to thrive in gifted programs. The book addresses affirmative-action standards in admissions, noting that girls who may score lower on entrance examinations can demonstrate strengths in social skills, persistence, fine motor development, and successful integration within highly able peer groups. The interview also explores Erika Landau's broader legacy. David evaluates both the importance and limitations of Landau's work, combining historical reconstruction, empirical data, and critical assessment. The book examines Landau's academic writings across several languages and asks what educators, psychologists, counselors, and researchers can still learn from her educational philosophy and institutional practice. The discussion places gifted education within wider questions of equality, childhood development, educational psychology, family sociology, gender, and public policy. It raises a fundamental issue: who is recognized as gifted, by what criteria, and with what consequences? The book also offers a valuable historical record of gifted education in Israel and its changing social context. Dr. Hanna David is affiliated with the Hebrew Literature Research Institute at Tel Aviv University. She is also an author in the European Hebrew Journal. Her peer-reviewed article “Haim Nachman Bialik in Vienna”, published in EHJ Volume 1, Issue 1 (2026), examines Bialik's activities in Vienna in 1913, Hebrew cultural revival, Zionist cultural thought, the Hebrew book, and the intellectual background of the future Hebrew University of Jerusalem. David will also speak at the European Hebrew Journal International Online Conference, New Discoveries and New Directions in Biblical, Hebrew, and Theological Studies. On 10 November 2026 at 14:00 CET, she will present “The Literary Work of A.B. Yehoshua, Amos Oz, David Grossman, Yoram Kaniuk, Benjamin Tammuz and Zeruya Shalev in Israeli Cinema.” Her biography, abstract, academic profile, and session details are available on Hanna David's conference landing page. The interview is hosted by Željko Stanojević, President of the Institute for Hebrew Language and Literature, Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor of the European Hebrew Journal, and a New Books Network host in Biblical Studies. Keywords and themes: gifted education, gifted children, Erika Landau, Hanna David, giftedness in Israel, educational psychology, gender and giftedness, family characteristics, parents' education, siblings, birth order, giftedness testing, affirmative action, child development, Israeli education, gifted girls, gifted boys, Jewish studies.Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/education Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

#266What if “participation” in your language classroom doesn't actually mean what you think it does? A few students raising their hands, answering questions, and volunteering often looks like engagement—but what about everyone else? In this episode, we'll take a closer look at what meaningful participation really looks like through the lens of proficiency. You'll discover simple routines that get more students communicating, create multiple pathways to participate, and help you move beyond relying on the same confident voices. Topics in this Episode: Participation should be defined as evidence of engagement with language and meaning, not simply verbal output.Common reasons participation breaks down: Expectations are unclear;  Only one participation option exists;  Participation rewards personality: Outgoing studentInstead of asking "How do I get more kids talking?" Maybe the better question is..."How do I design the lesson so participation is unavoidable?"Characteristic of effective participation: Visible, Structured, Supported, PurposefulRoutines that support participation: Think, Write, Share; Partner First; Choice, ReactionsCommon mistakes to avoidAction stepsParticipation That Works for All StudentsA Few Ways We Can Work Together:Ready For Tomorrow Quick Win PD for Individual TeachersOn-Site or Virtual Workshops for Language DepartmentsSelf-Paced Program for For Language DepartmentsConnect With Me & The World Language Classroom Community:Website: wlclassrom.comInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook Group: World Language ClassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomLinkedIn: Joshua CabralBluesky: /wlclassroom.bsky.sociaX (Twitter):  @wlclassroomThreads: @wlclassroomSend me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.

Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.

Bob Schwahn | Lead Pastor | September 13, 2026 Referenced Scripture: Ephesians 4:1, 11-13, Luke 2:51-52 Reflection Questions:1. Describe your experience of the church in your life. What has been positive? What has been negative? What would you want to change about your church? 2. Why do you think the church in America has experienced so much decline in engagement over the past 25 years? What do you think are the specific reasons people disengage? How would you evaluate your level of engagement? 3. Read Ephesians 4:11-13 — The body of Christ (church) is the context where we “grow up” and mature and become like Christ. Why do you think the church is necessary for you to mature as an All In follower of Jesus? What are some specific and practical ways the church has helped you to grow? How have you helped others to grow? (Give some specific examples.) 4. What about the church makes growing in unity and maturity difficult? Share some personal experiences. 5. How could you be part of building up the church “until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.”? 6. How can it be encouraging and hopeful to know that the early churches in the New Testament also had lots of problems and challenges that needed to be addressed in Paul's letters to them? Assignment:1. Read 1 chapter of Ephesians each day (Mon → Sat)2. Write at least one observation/reflection each day (Simply something that grabs your attention)3. Ask two questions of your observation/reflection:-- 1. God, what are you saying to me? (Believe)-- 2. God, what do you want me to do about it? (Behave). Share it with at least one person. (Belong)4. Journal/Type it and take a picture/screen shot and text it… Who will you begin to do this with this week? What's your next step? Connect: We'd love to connect with you! Fill out our Connect Card to receive more information, have us pray for you, or to ask us any questions: http://journeybozeman.com/connectcard Connect: Get your children connected to our children's ministry, Base Camp: https://journeybozeman.com/children Connect: Our Student Ministry is for High School and Middle School students: https://journeybozeman.com/students Give: Want to worship through giving and support the ministry of Journey Church: https://journeybozeman.com/give Gather: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneyChurchBozeman Gather: Download our app: https://journeybozeman.com/app Gather: Join our Facebook Group to stay connected throughout the week: https://facebook.com/groups/JourneyChurchBozeman  Chapters (00:00:00) - Why People Are Leaving the Church(00:03:15) - Introducing the Ephesians Series(00:03:46) - Ephesians 4: Equip, Build Up, Mature(00:06:45) - The Difficulty of Church Life and Pastor Burnout(00:08:26) - Jesus' Purpose for the Church(00:10:41) - Bringing Heaven to Earth(00:12:11) - Characteristics of Heaven We're to Model(00:14:37) - The Problem: We're Not Good at It(00:16:54) - What Do We Do With This Challenge?(00:19:06) - Is the Church Exactly What God Intended?(00:21:33) - Ephesians as a General Letter to All Churches(00:23:46) - Journey Church: A Mixed Bag of Humanity(00:26:54) - The Structure of Ephesians: Calling and Living(00:28:58) - Believe, Behave, Belong(00:30:52) - The Reading Assignment: Ephesians x12(00:34:14) - Two Questions: What Are You Saying, What Do You Want Me to Do(00:36:12) - Sharing With Others: Spouse, Family, Friends(00:38:24) - A Personal Example From This Morning(00:40:11) - Closing Challenge and Prayer

We learn from the meditation and colloquy for the sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost and celebrate the 109th anniversary of the fifth apparition of Our Lady of Fatima. Please support the Our Lady of Fatima Podcast: http://buymeacoffee.com/TerenceMStantonLike and subscribe on YouTube:https://m.youtube.com/@OurLadyOfFatimaPodcastFollow us on X:@FatimaPodcastThank you!

On the show this week, I'm joined by John Klymshyn—multi-instrumentalist, composer, acclaimed author of The Ultimate Sales Manager's Guide and Open the Valve, and a seasoned leader in enterprise sales. We discuss the nuances of sales leadership versus sales management, exploring how culture, vision, and practical coaching distinguish the most successful teams. John shares his strategies for building high-performance sales teams, the critical traits of effective sales leaders, and why humanity, humor, and high expectations are the pillars of sustainable sales excellence.  Outline of This Episode   [00:00] Distinction between sales leadership and sales management [03:42] Sales as a performance profession [06:45] Three key concepts: humanity, humor, and high expectations  [09:25] Building a high-performance sales team [13:12] Importance of regular team check-ins [16:20] The impact of technology and AI on sales leadership [19:52] Real-world example of leadership transformation The Essence of Sales Leadership   Sales leadership isn't about day-to-day oversight or hand-to-hand combat in the trenches. It's about shaping the culture and vision of the sales organization, emanating from the top and permeating to every client-facing role—even those not carrying traditional sales titles.   For John, robust sales leadership starts with articulating how the organization wants to be perceived—by clients, partners, vendors, and even internally. This top-down ethos inspires pride, integrity, and service, enabling a healthier and more growth-oriented company. Sales management, by contrast, is the ongoing daily interaction between leaders and salespeople, focused on performance and tactical guidance.   The Characteristics of Great Sales Leaders   John identifies three core traits in high-impact sales leaders: humanity, humor, and high expectations.  Humanity: The best leaders relate authentically to their teams, recognizing the real challenges, aspirations, and lives of their salespeople.   Humor: Lightness and laughter are not frivolous—they "soften the heart, which opens the mind". Humor makes feedback less threatening and keeps morale high, especially when the stakes are high.   High Expectations: Top leaders don't settle for mediocrity. They maintain demanding standards, pushing each team member to stretch and grow.   Combined, these three traits build environments where trust, engagement, and accountability thrive, paving the way for sustainable success.   Achieving High Performance—and Harmony—on Sales Teams   One myth John dispels is the idea that every sales team can be stacked solely with "A-players." In reality, any team of five or more will naturally include top performers, reliable "B-players," and some underperformers. The key to consistency isn't seeking perfection but identifying the five essential attributes of your ideal contributors, then cultivating and hiring for those.   That way the focus shifts from unattainable balance to the healthier concept of harmony, which is more sustainable and realistic—especially in sales, where there isn't always a clear-cut separation of work and life.   Coaching and the Human Connection in a Digital World   While AI, CRM platforms, and sales enablement tools are transforming the profession, John points out that nothing replaces the impact of a live conversation. Regular coaching sessions—his "15 minutes of fame"—give salespeople a moment to shine, discuss wins, articulate upcoming goals, and voice their needs. Coaching is most effective when it goes beyond metrics, focusing on the person rather than just the pipeline.   Leaders should recognize the individuality of each team member and resist the urge to create clones. The best thing to do is aim to harness diverse strengths, not impose your own methods. Resources & People Mentioned   Moving Enterprise Sales Conversations Forward (handbook with Bonus Audio) The Ultimate Enterprise Sales Manager's Guide (2026) 10X your AI employment:  TRULY understanding How AI THINKS   Connect with John Klymshyn   John Klymshyn on LinkedIn John Klymshyn on X    Connect With Paul Watts    LinkedIn Twitter    Subscribe to SALES REINVENTED Audio Production and Show notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com  

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Including Anatta and recognizing the self-lessness of the knowing dimension.

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Including Anatta and recognizing the self-lessness of the knowing dimension.

September offers a little bit of balance with sweet, Venusian energy before rockiness begins towards the end of the month of September and into October. Venus shifted into Libra on September 2nd. Venus in Libra is well supported and promotes harmony, balance, beauty, and fairness within our relationships. The New Moon in Purva Phalguni amplified this Venusian quality and reminds us that creativity cannot always be forced.. sometimes we must slow down, soften, and become receptive before inspiration can find us.We also discuss the transition into Virgo season. Mercury will also become exceptionally strong in its sign of exaltation. This can sharpen the analytical mind and support communication, organization, discernment, and precision. At the same time, we may need to be mindful of perfectionism, overthinking, and becoming overly critical of ourselves or others.We also cover Uranus retrograde, the final Full moon of September, and other dates of interest.Characteristics of Your Spouse:https://youtu.be/i_cOvdSbjy0Soulmate Astrologyhttps://youtu.be/ExnDysvjzUwChristine:website: innerknowing.yogainstagram: astrologynow_podcastpatreon: patreon.com/astrologynowpodcast 

We just launched our new book! You can grab The Power of Your Personal Brand: A Playbook for Struggling Middle Managers Who Want to Do Big Things on Amazon or at ForthRight-People.com In the latest installment of The Power of Your Personal Brand Series, we're doing a deep dive into the 3rd component of the Personal Brand Framework: your Behaviors + Actions. In this Quick Hit, you'll hear how Behaviors + Actions are how you show up and engage in the world around you. They're how people experience you. They're manifestations of your Characteristics. And, though we say it is very difficult to change your Characteristics, you can control your Behaviors +Actions. In fact, you must, in order to achieve your Big Things. Put it all together in the full episode here

Send us Fan MailC4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We work with businesses, sports teams, hospitals, churches…anyone looking to RISE TOGETHER.  We also write children's books and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out c4leaders.org to support our important work. Season 6 Episode #30 Eric Robinson is coming from Lambertville, Michigan (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Eric via his website preachertobreacher.comEric's new book – Irreverend comes out this fall.   Eric was called to do God's work and worked for 12 years in that space as a preacher.   Unfortunately or fortunately, Eric knew there were other plans for him.   So on Easter of 2002 Eric preached his final sermon. The next Sunday he was in Quantico to attend the FBI Academy. Eric has taken the ingredients of two polar opposite callings and has turned them into his life's masterpiece.For nearly a quarter century, Eric used the practices and principles he learned in ministry to connect with victims and witnesses, and even to break through to criminals. Whether confronting terrorists, rescuing teen sex workers, or developing informants, the skills from his earlier life were put to use in his law enforcement career.   Eric's career in the FBI was diverse and he used his unique skillset to guide many criminals, colleagues, and communities on a journey of compassion, commitment, and patience.Eric thanks for all you have done with your career, thanks for taking the time to put your life on paper, and thanks for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients…welcome to the show!TOTD – “A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.”                                                    Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.Build a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose! In this episode:What was life like growing up?Worked in Chicago…pizza?What got you into your preacher role?What are your life's essential ingredients?Married for 33 years – balanceJust retired after 24 years with the FBI – best part of retirement…After action…the power of reflectionCommunication skills that are universalValues that are universalNot interrupting silence – using compounding questioning…Congrats on your book – IRREVEREND…interesting title, (not worthy of respect) how did you come up with it?Fitness testing, being fit…The power of connectionNational Security…what concerns do you have moving forward and what hopes do you have…Nutrition and disciplineFirearms instructor…what skills does it take to have confidence in that space…Marathon Running…Most interesting story…Fuel for people who want to hurt people…Characteristics of successful peopleTeam Building, trust building, Lessons learned…Post Traumatic Stress…ForgivenessMindsetLeaving work at workLegacy

Reflect on Surah Al-Ma'un with Sheikh Mohamed Eid Almuhairi and uncover what it teaches about Salah, the Hereafter and how we treat people. ▶️ Watch more of this series on Tadabbur of the Qur'an: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQM1BksNs60k You may have memorised Surah Al-Ma'un. You may have recited it hundreds of times. But have you ever stopped to ask why Allah places these particular verses together? The Surah begins with the one who denies the Day of Recompense: someone harsh towards the orphan and unconcerned about the poor. Then comes a striking shift: "So woe to those who pray…" Why does a Surah describing someone who rejects the Hereafter suddenly turn to people who pray? What connects Salah with the way you treat others? What does being distracted from prayer really mean? And could someone believe in the Hereafter, yet live in ways that resemble someone who does not? In this episode of Tadabbur of the Qur'an, Sheikh Mohamed Eid Almuhairi reflects on Surah Al-Ma'un, drawing out its deeper connections and showing how the Tafseer of the Salaf helps reveal a much fuller picture. You know the Surah. Now look again. It may be speaking much closer to home than you thought. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:35 Characteristics of Those Who Deny the Hereafter  08:24 The Meaning of "Sahoon" 12:01 Reconciling the Salaf's Statements  18:01 Extracting the Theme of the Surah 31:33 Applying Tadabbur in Prayer  Sign up now to AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/ AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/ AMAU Junior: https://amaujunior.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amauofficial/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AMAUofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAUofficial iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/al-madrasatu-al-umariyyah/id1524526782 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08NJC1pIA0maaF6aKqZL4N Get in Touch: https://amau.org/getintouch BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #Quran #Tadabbur #surahalmaun #tafseer

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