Podcasts about Collaboration

On the morning of February 8, 1983, a plumber working in London's Muswell Hill neighbor opened a drainage cover behind a Cranley Gardens apartment building and made a horrific discovery—the drain was blocked by pieces of bone and human tissue. Upon investigation, detectives traced the blockage back to one apartment in the building, where additional evidence suggested things were far worse than they'd initially thought.When the occupant of the apartment, Dennis Nilsen, was confronted with the human remains, he began telling investigators a shocking story and when he was finished, Nilsen had confessed to murdering and dismembering at fifteen men over the course of five years. In the annals of British crime, Dennis Nilsen ranks among the worst serial killers the country has ever seen, not only because of the number of people he killed, but also the method of disposal and the motive.  Want to help out the people of Minneapolis? Click here to help small business owners impacted by current events!ReferencesBarlass, Tim, and Robert Mendick. 2006. "Killer: This was my first victim." Evening Standard (London, UK), November 9: 1.Davies, Nick. 1983. "A nice person, says the man who escaped." The Guardian, October 26: 5.—. 1983. "Nilsen 'claimed to have no tears for victims, bereaved, or himself'." The Guardian, October 26: 5.—. 1983. "Nilsen 'enjoyed power of his victims'." The Guardian, November 1: 4.—. 1983. "Nilsen tells of horror and shame at killings." The Guardian, October 28: 2.Henry, Ian. 1983. "'My fury if visitors didn't listen to me'." Daily Telegraph (London, UK), October 27: 3.—. 1983. "Nilsen 'has admitted 15 or 16 killings'." Daily Telegraph (London, UK), October 25: 3.Liverpool Echo. 1983. "London body: Man in court." Liverpool Echo, February 12: 1.Masters, Brian. 1985. Killing for Company: The Case of Dennis Nilsen. London, UK: J. Cape.McMillan, Greg. 1980. "Family scours Britain for missing son." Hamilton Spectator (Hamilton, ON), January 31: 10.Murphy, Fin. 2021. "I struck up a friendship with serial killer Dennis Nilsen. Then I edited his memoirs." Vice, January 29.Nicholson-Lord, David. 1983. "Doctor tells jury of Nlsen's false-self." The Times, October 28: 1.—. 1983. "Nilsen given 25-year sentence." The Times, November 5: 1.Tatchell, Peter. 2022. Police failed Dennis Nilsen's victims. Decades later, little has changed. January 24. Accessed September 15, 2025. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jan/24/police-dennis-nilsen-victims-homophobic-murders.The Guardian. 1983. "State of mind issue put to Nilsen jury." The Guardian, November 3: 3.The Times. 1983. "Nilsen strangled, cut up and burnt men he met in pubs, jury told." The Times, October 25: 1.—. 1984. "Prisoners live in fear of Nilsen." The Times, June 21: 3. Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash KelleyListener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra LallyListener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Katie O'Malley reveals her three-step listening method that fosters greater trust, connection, and understanding.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why attention is so quick to drift—and three ways to pull it back 2) What most miss with active listening3) Why shared experiences don't build connection—and what doesSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1126 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KATIE — Katie O'Malley is an Executive Coach and Leadership Educator with twenty (20) years of professional experience serving the nonprofit, education, and corporate sectors. Across these workplaces, Katie noticed her strengths and values consistently steered her toward the support and development of others. Since 2018, Katie has worked alongside hundreds of individual, team, and organizational clients as the Founder and Principal Coach of (en)Courage Coaching. Established with the noble mission of providing exceptional, financially accessible coaching services to Chicago area professionals, (en)Courage Coaching has grown to support individuals and businesses from around the world.• TEDx Talk: Attention We Give: Lessons From Listening for a Living | Katie O'Malley | M.Ed., BCC | TEDxAndover• Website: EncourageCoaching.org• Instagram: encouragecoachchicago— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Timequake by Kurt Vonnegut— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Monarch.com. Get 50% off your first year on with the code AWESOME.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to design meetings with purpose so they actually move work forward.Meetings are a necessary part of work. But for many people, they're also a major source of frustration. According to Rebecca Hinds, meetings don't have to feel like a drain—better meetings start when we stop treating them as a default and start designing them with intention.Hinds is the author of Your Best Meeting Ever: Seven Principles for Designing Meetings That Get Things Done, and a future-of-work expert who founded the Work Innovation Lab at Asana and the Work AI Institute at Glean. She argues that the problem isn't meetings themselves, but the sheer number of poorly designed ones, and by being more thoughtful about what actually deserves synchronous time, teams can redesign how they communicate in the workplace “Meetings are the most important product in our entire organization, and yet they're also the least optimized,” she says. “The first step is recognizing we need to be much more intentional about how we're designing meetings.”In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Hinds and host Matt Abrahams discuss why meetings so often go wrong—and what it takes to make them work. Whether you're leading a team, trying to protect focus time, or simply hoping to spend less of your week in calendar invites, Hinds offers practical frameworks for designing meetings with purpose so they become a tool people actually value.To listen to the extended Deep Thinks version of this episode, please visit FasterSmarter.io/premium.Episode Reference Links:Rebecca HindsRebecca's Book: Your Best Meeting EverEp.124 Making Meetings Meaningful Pt. 1: How to Structure and Organize More Effective Gatherings Ep.125 Making Meetings Meaningful Pt. 2: Key Ingredients for Effective Meetings Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (01:42) - Why Meetings Feel Broken (02:57) - The Default-To-Meeting Problem (03:50) - Treat Meetings Like A Product (05:10) - Meeting Doomsday Reset (06:40) - The 4-DCEO Test (08:43) - Designing Better Meetings (10:05) - Creating a Meeting Agenda (12:58) - Context And Meeting Fatigue (14:06) - Memo-First Meetings (16:11) - The Final Three Questions (21:02) - Conclusion ********Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.This episode is sponsored by Strawberry.me. Get 50% off your first coaching session today at Strawberry.me/tftsJoin our Think Fast Talk Smart Learning Community and become the communicator you want to be.

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1. U.S. Government & Political Context The podcast opens with a brief discussion of the government shutdown that ended quickly, and is evidence of political posturing rather than substantive conflict. The transition sets the stage for broader national security concerns rather than domestic legislative issues. 2. Emergence of the Polisario Front as a National Security Threat The Polisario Front, a separatist group in Western Sahara founded in 1973, is presented as an underrecognized but growing terrorist threat. Iran is funding, training, and supplying the group, attempting to turn it into a West African proxy similar to the Houthis. Alleged activities include: Collaboration with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Hezbollah Use of drones, weapons transfers, and regional destabilization Labeling the group as a terrorist organization is essential, this represents a dangerous blind spot in U.S. counterterrorism policy. 3. Accusation of Institutional Caution and “Deep State” Resistance State Department officials are portrayed as intentionally evasive during Senate testimony. The analysis claims this reluctance stems from: Ongoing diplomatic efforts in Africa Desire to avoid disrupting negotiations involving Morocco and Algeria 4. Iran at a “Tipping Point” Iran has become internally fragile, facing: Widespread protests Mass casualties allegedly ranging from 10,000–40,000 protesters The Iranian regime’s actions (e.g., drones near U.S. naval assets, attempted tanker seizures) are interpreted as provocations meant to rally domestic support and distract from internal collapse.: Negotiations with Iran are a delaying tactic The U.S. should support Iranian protesters directly, including by providing weapons Regime change is framed as: Preferable if carried out by Iranians themselves Potentially the largest positive national security shift since the Cold War if successful. 5. Global Domino Effect Narrative Iran is grouped with Venezuela and Cuba as regimes allegedly near collapse. Simultaneous democratic transitions in all three would represent a historic geopolitical realignment in favor of U.S. interests. 6. Netflix–Warner Bros. Merger & National Security Concerns The proposed $83 billion Netflix–Warner Bros. merger is criticized on two main grounds: Cultural and ideological influence The entertainment industry is portrayed as overwhelmingly left‑leaning and hostile to conservative or pro‑American perspectives. Concern that increased market power could amplify ideological “propaganda.” Foreign influence Alarm over foreign (especially Middle Eastern and Chinese) capital shaping American entertainment content. Content has been altered or censored to appease foreign governments. The merger is not merely an antitrust issue but as a matter of national sovereignty and cultural security. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode continues our 12-part series: 12 Shifts in 2026 for Social Impact. Over twelve episodes, we're unpacking the mindset + strategy shifts shaping the future of fundraising, leadership, and doing good in 2026. Explore the series at weareforgood.com/12shiftsShift 9 / Merge to MultiplyIn today's episode, Jon and Becky explore why collaboration is becoming a defining strategy for nonprofits seeking to protect mission and scale impact — and why the funding side of mergers and partnerships doesn't get nearly enough airtime.They're joined by Ananya Poddar, Senior Associate at SeaChange Capital Partners, to unpack what it really takes to resource nonprofit collaboration — from shared infrastructure and strategic alliances to program transfers and full-scale mergers. Ananya shares insights from the SeaChange–Lodestar Fund for Nonprofit Collaboration, including why neutral third-party support is often the missing ingredient, how leaders can build trust with funders and partner organizations, and what becomes possible when collaboration is treated as a fundable priority.Episode Highlights: Introduction to Nonprofit Collaboration (01:52)SeaChange-Lodestar Fund for Nonprofit Collaboration (5:40)Forms of Collaboration (07:00)Building Trust with Partners (10:50)Technical Assistance Funding (15:18)Case Study: She's the First & Girl Rising Merger (16:23)Cost Savings Example: Detroit Human Services Merger (20:10)Case Study: Philly Food Rescue Program Transfer (21:22)Motivations for Partnerships (23:57)One Good Thing / Homework: Make yourself familiar with what opportunities exist. (29:00)Dive Deeper: She's The First Girl RisingEpisode 653: Nonprofit Mergers Aren't a Last Resort—They're a Strategic First Choice, She's The First and Girl Rising: Listen on Apple / SpotifyEpisode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/680Save your free seat at the We Are For Good Summit

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Send us a textThe fastest way to grow your business might be helping someone else win. So many business owners feel pressure to chase visibility, revenue, and recognition - often at the expense of community, connection, and even themselves.In this episode, I'm joined by three more of the 2025 Powerful Women Rising Impact Award winners who prove that relationships, generosity, and service aren't just feel-good ideas, they're powerful growth strategies.Corina Carrillo, Connector of the Year, Ashley Anderson, winner of the Business for Good Award, and Emily Garcia, Empowerment Award winner, share how they've built thriving businesses by putting other people first — and backing that philosophy up with simple, sustainable systems.We also talk about:How connection and belonging drive referrals and long-term growthCollaboration over competition as a growth strategy, not just a feel-good phraseUsing community events to build trust and shared momentumMoving past imposter syndrome through relationships and mentorshipLinks & References:Learn more about all the 2025 Powerful Women Rising Impact Award winners Connect with other female entrepreneurs inside the PWR Connection NetworkLearn more about Emily on her website or connect with her on InstagramFollow Ashley and Anderson Designs on InstagramConnect with Corina on Instagram or check out her website Support the showConnect with Your Host!Melissa Snow is a Business Relationship Strategist dedicated to empowering women in entrepreneurship. She founded the Powerful Women Rising Community, which provides female business owners with essential support and resources for business growth. Melissa's other mission is to revolutionize networking, promoting authenticity and genuine connections over sleazy sales tactics. She runs an incredible monthly Virtual Speed Networking Event which you can attend once at no cost using the code FIRSTTIME She lives in Colorado Springs with two dogs, her soul cat Giorgio and any number of foster kittens. She loves iced coffee, Taylor Swift, and Threads.

Why Soft Skills Outlast Technical Skills on Product Teams - Mike CohnAnyone who has worked in product development for more than a few years has seen the same pattern repeat itself.The technical skills that once felt essential gradually—or sometimes suddenly—become obsolete. Tools change. Frameworks fall out of favor. Architectures that once seemed modern start to look dated.This isn't new, but it is accelerating.The half-life of technical skills keeps shrinking, especially in technology. In the 1980s, it took ten years for half of what you knew to become outdated. Today, it is four years, and will soon fall below two years according to a Stanford professor. This raises an important question for leaders:Where does investment in people have the greatest long-term impact?Technical skills are necessary, of course. But they are rarely durable.Soft skills behave very differently.When someone learns how to collaborate well, make good decisions, facilitate discussions, or lead others, those skills don't decay at the same rate. Instead, they tend to compound. They become part of how that person works.Learning how to learn is a good example. Once someone develops that capability, it stays with them. The same is true for decision-making, leadership, and collaboration. These are skills that can continue to improve over time—but they don't become irrelevant.I once saw just how important this was during a demo to a group of nurses.A programmer demonstrated new functionality and showed text on the screen that suggested giving Saltine crackers to a newborn—clearly clinically inappropriate.He tried to explain that it was just placeholder text. The real point, he said, was the workflow, not the words.But to the nurses, the words mattered a great deal.Their professional identity is grounded in “do no harm.” What they saw on the screen violated that principle. They were ready to escalate the issue and cancel the project.What saved the project wasn't a technical fix.It was the project manager's soft skills.He calmed the situation, acknowledged the nurses' concerns, explained what had happened, and persuaded them to come back a week later for a revised demo.The failure wasn't technical—it was a failure of empathy.Product development is full of uncertainty. We work with evolving requirements, incomplete information, and users whose trust we must earn and keep.Soft skills reduce risk in these environments.Empathy helps teams understand users. Clear communication builds trust. Collaboration prevents small misunderstandings from becoming major setbacks.And when these skills improve, the benefit isn't limited to one person.If someone learns a new technical skill, that benefit often stays with them. But when someone learns to collaborate better, the entire team benefits. Everyone gets better.This is one reason leaders often underestimate the return on investing in soft skills.The payoff isn't always immediate or easy to measure. It tends to show up most clearly under pressure—when teams need to have hard conversations, discuss options honestly, and make good decisions quickly.That's also when the absence of soft skills is most costly.Some leaders think these skills can wait until things slow down. In reality, pressure is when they matter most.Teams with strong soft skills can disagree productively, make tradeoffs together, and move forward with confidence—because trust was built earlier.Everyone on a product development team benefits from strong soft skills, but some roles depend on them especially heavily.How to connect with AgileDad:- [website] ⁠https://www.agiledad.com/⁠- [instagram] ⁠https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/⁠- [facebook] ⁠https://www.facebook.com/RealAgileDad/⁠- [Linkedin] ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehenson/

Adèle Yaroulina, global co-innovation expert and author of the new book “Collaborate to Innovate: How Startups and Established Organizations Create Breakthrough Success Together,” joins Fred Schonenberg, Founder of VentureFuel, to unpack what it really takes for large organizations to turn startup partnerships into scalable growth engines. They challenge the myth that startup collaboration “isn't worth the squeeze,” arguing instead that the real risk is chasing trends, FOMO-driven pilots, and innovation theater that never moves the business forward. Why successful innovation starts with a real problem worth solving, a clear business case, and disciplined design for scale from day one. The conversation explores the evolution of startup partnerships—from supplier to co-creator, trusted advisor, and eventually joint venture or acquisition—and why trust, ownership, and measurable outcomes are essential along the way. They tackle the realities of internal resistance, not-invented-here syndrome, and legacy thinking that can stall progress. If you're serious about turning uncertainty into opportunity, thinking ahead so you don't fall behind, and building partnerships that deliver real ROC, “Return on Collaboration”, this episode is a must-listen.

In this episode, I share the trade-offs of writing my third book solo versus collaborating with a partner. Reflecting on the proverb, "If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together," I weigh the speed of my first solo project against the depth and reach of my recent partnership with Mike Kim. Whether you're launching a business or writing a book, I break down how to choose the right approach for your goals and why keeping an outside perspective is essential even when you're flying solo.I hope you enjoy it! As always you can learn more and connect with me on my website (andystorch.com) or LinkedIn. And you can find my books - Own Your Career Own Your Life and Own Your Brand, Own Your Career - on Amazon.

Many organizations say they want to invest in people, but their hiring and talent practices often tell a very different story.Degree requirements, limited benefits packages, and poor management practices continue to limit who gets access to opportunity and how teams perform. And the cost shows up everywhere: higher turnover, slower productivity, and missed potential.Fortunately, this week's guest brings clear data and practical strategies that show how companies can do better for both people and performance.Dr. Angela Jackson is a Workplace Futurist and ESG expert, founder of Future Forward Strategies, and a lecturer at Harvard Graduate School of Education. She works with entrepreneurs, F100s, and policymakers on the future of work. Dr. Angela holds a doctorate from Harvard University and serves on several boards, including Needham Bancorp. Her book, The Win-Win Workplace, became a New York Times, USA Today, and Los Angeles Times Best SellerIf you want to build stronger teams, reduce turnover, and boost performance inside your organization, this episode offers a practical roadmap.Get FREE mini-episode guides with the week's episode's big idea delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email.Join the conversation now!Conversation Topics(00:00) Why “being your best self at work” is a business imperative(02:52) What is a “zero-sum workplace”?(06:05) What happens when workplaces invest in people(06:57) The 9 pillars of a Win-Win Workplace (overview)(12:26) What managers can do (even without company-wide power)(19:03) Distributed leadership and the Ownership mindset(26:57) A great manager story(29:30) How to connect with Angela(30:45) [Extended Interview] Building a deep talent bench(32:30) [Extended Interview] Hiring for skills, not credentials(36:18) [Extended Interview] How to design a skills-based interview

Today I'm sharing a short solo episode from my other podcast, The Andy Storch Show, all about the trade-offs between collaborating or working alone. I was reflecting on this beacuse how different it has been working on books on my own vs. with a partner. I wonder if you can relate. You can listen to more episodes on The Andy Storch Show now on Apple or Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. You can also find more insights and sign up for our newsletter at: http://www.talentdevelopmenthotseat.com/

In this engaging conversation, Dielle and Jordan Gill explore various aspects of entrepreneurship, including effective selling methods, the importance of pivots, and the role of vulnerability in marketing. They discuss the evolution of Jordan's business during the pandemic, the concept of micro tools, and how to create unique offers that resonate with audiences. The discussion also touches on the significance of community, collaboration, and intentionality in speaking engagements, as well as the unique advantages of being a woman of color entrepreneur. 00:00 Introduction and Connection 03:59 Selling Through DMs: A New Approach 09:23 Business Evolution: Pre and Post-Pandemic 16:16 Navigating Pivots in Business 17:01 Understanding Micro Tools 23:51 Creating Unique Offers in 2025 29:17 Embracing Vulnerability in Marketing 33:24 The Power of Specificity in Messaging 38:12 Navigating Speaking Opportunities 42:08 The Value of Unpaid Speaking Engagements 48:04 Building Relationships Through Speaking 51:32 Intentionality in Event Hosting 53:32 The Challenges of Speaking Engagements 56:37 The Role of Speakers in Events 58:37 Building Relationships in Business 01:00:49 Navigating Community Dynamics 01:03:26 Affiliate Strategies and Collaboration 01:07:42 The Power of Unique Voices 01:10:37 Leveraging Diversity in Business For the 23% is the women of color business and entrepreneurship podcast hosted by multi-million-dollar entrepreneur Dielle Charon. Each week you'll learn how to grow your sales, money, and freedom so we can increase the 23% of business owners who are women of color. Website: forthe23percent.com Instagram: @forthe23percent Membership: forthe23percent.com/membership

In this episode, we sit down with two school counselors from Mississippi whose work took an idea from our Teachers Pay Teachers to a national stage. After purchasing our Coping Skills Café, they adapted it to meet the needs of their students. What happened next was something none of us could have predicted. Their work went nationally viral after being picked up by the Associated Press and featured across multiple news outlets.What we love most about this story isn't just the attention, it's the collaboration behind it. These counselors took an idea, made it even better, and implemented it in a way that authentically served their school community. Even more meaningful was the grace and professionalism they showed by crediting the original resource while sharing their work publicly.This conversation is all about creativity, collaboration, and what's possible when school counselors share ideas instead of guarding them. It's a reminder that our best work often happens when we build on one another's strengths — and that there's room for all of us to succeed.If you've ever adapted a resource, wondered what happens after you click “purchase,” or needed encouragement that collaboration truly matters, this episode is for you.Coping Skills Cafe

Rebecca Hinds is the Head of the Work AI Institute at Glean. In this episode of The Edge of Work, Rebecca joins Al Dea to unpack why meetings have become one of the biggest barriers to effective collaboration and how leaders can redesign them to actually get work done. Drawing from her research at Stanford, her experience leading innovation labs, and insights from her book Your Best Meeting Ever, Rebecca explains why meetings are often a symptom of broken collaboration systems. The conversation explores meeting overload, calendar “doomsdays,” asynchronous work, and the growing role of AI in meetings and leadership. Rebecca also shares lessons from the Work AI Institute on how organizations can navigate AI transformation with more intention and evidence-based leadership.LinksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-hinds/Website: https://www.rebeccahinds.com/Book: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Best-Meeting-Ever-Principles/dp/166806748X

Hello, hello! In this episode of the Good Garbage Podcast, host Ved Krishna sits down with Neha Jain, Founder & CEO of Zerocircle, to explore how seaweed-based materials could transform the future of sustainable packaging. Imagine a world where packaging doesn't end up stranded on beaches, but instead safely dissolves back into nature. That's the future Neha is working toward.Neha shares her journey from working at Google to building Zerocirlce, a company focused on developing natural polymer materials from seaweed as an alternative to plastic packaging. This conversation dives deep into material science, the challenges of scaling sustainable packaging solutions, and why true sustainability must work commercially, not just environmentally.Together, Ved and Neha discuss:- How seaweed is used to create home-compostable packaging materials- The science behind natural polymers and plastic alternatives- Why collaboration is critical in the sustainable materials ecosystem- What it takes to scale climate-positive solutions globally- Why “good garbage” means designing systems where waste doesn't existZerocircle's vision goes beyond packaging aiming to become a core material provider for manufacturers worldwide, helping reduce plastic waste at scale. → Find out more about Zerocirlce: https://www.zerocircle.in/

In the early hours of March 3, 1993, someone snuck into the Maryland home of Millie Horn, where she lived with her disabled eight-year-old son, Trevor, and his nurse, Janice Saunders. After shooting both women in the head multiple times, the intruder smothered Trevor Horn to death, then quietly left the house. Hours later, the bodies of all three were discovered by Millie's sister, who stepped by to check on them.Almost immediately, suspicion fell on Millie Horn's ex-husband, Lawrence, who lived thousands of miles away in California, but with whom she'd spoken just hours before the murders occurred. In time, investigators were able to establish a financial motive, linking Lawrence Horn to the murders, yet they were unable to place Horn in Maryland when the murders occurred. Ultimately, Lawrence Horn would be tried and convicted for all three murders, but by that time, he wasn't sole perpetrator of the crime. And when prosecutors were finally able to pin down the men responsible for the deaths, it turned out the killers received guidance from a very surprising source.Recommendations:Phantasma By Kaylie SmithHappy Place By Emily HenryReferencesAssociated Press. 1993. "Man says he wasn't involved in slaying of ex-wife and son." Star-Democrat (Easton, MD), March 10: 5.Baltimore Sun. 1993. "Murder suspect denies threatening former wife." Baltimore Sun, April 9: 27.Brooke, James. 1996. "Lawsuit tests lethal power of words." New York Times, February 14.Hermann, Peter. 1994. "Father arrested in 3 murders." Baltimore Sun, July 21: 21.James Edward Perry v. State of Maryland. 2002. 0667, Sept. Term, 2001 (Court of Special Appeals of Maryland, November 7).James Edward Perry v. State of Maryland. 1996. 119, Sept. Term, 1995 (Court of Appeals of Maryland, December 16).Smolla, Rodney. 1999. Deliberate Intent: A Lawyer Tells the True Story of Murder by the Book. New York, NY: Crown.Sullivan, Kevin. 1994. "Accused went from glamour of Motown to a life of modest means." Washington Post, July 20.Vick, Karl. 1996. "Horn convicted for three murders." Washingotn Post, May 4: 1. Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash KelleyListener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra LallyListener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ravi Rajani shows you how to build meaningful relationships, one conversation at a time. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The Three C's of building trust2) What makes people say, “Tell me more” 3) Why compliments come across as insincereSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1125 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RAVI — Ravi Rajani is an international keynote speaker, transformational coach and LinkedIn Learning instructor, with over 65,000 people having taken his courses on Conscious and Charismatic Communication. Widely seen as one of the world's top communication experts, mission-driven leaders, entrepreneurs and organizations such as Oracle NetSuite, T-Mobile, and Sherwin-Williams have engaged Ravi to help them and their people become masterful communicators so they can build meaningful relationships that amplify revenue growth and cultivate a culture of trust.Off stage or camera, Ravi lives just outside of London, UK, with his wife, son, daughter and furry little West Highland Terrier. He loves the movie Limitless, a good stand-up comedian and a quintessentially British suit.• Book: Relationship Currency: Five Communication Habits For Limitless Influence and Business Success• LinkedIn: Ravi Rajani— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Processing of Social and Monetary Rewards in the Human Striatum” by Keise Izuma, Daisuke N. Saito, and Norihiro Sadato• Book: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Monarch.com. Get 50% off your first year on with the code AWESOME.• Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIOSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this Anything but Average Monday episode, Brittany Anderson and Christina Lecuyer dive into a real, unfiltered conversation about aging, accountability, artificial intelligence, and the choices shaping our future.From the unexpected realization of being “midlife” to the very real impact AI will have on employment, wealth, and leadership, this episode is a perspective-shifting reminder that how we think and decide matters more than ever. The hosts explore the societal responsibility that comes with money and innovation, the importance of strong leadership in workplace culture, and why personal accountability is the foundation for personal growth.This conversation brings calm to chaos, encouraging listeners to step out of fear-based decision making and into clarity. When nothing is truly an emergency, perspective becomes power—and responsibility becomes a privilege.Whether you're navigating career changes, leadership roles, personal growth, or simply trying to make better decisions in a fast-moving world, this episode will challenge how you think, choose, and lead. About Brittany and Christina:Meet Brittany and Christina, your dynamic podcast hosts who bring their unique blend of expertise, passion, and life experience to every conversation.Brittany, affectionately known as Britt, mom, mommy, bruh, and Queen, lives in Vancouver with her husband and their three fantastic kids (tweens and teens, hence the playful nicknames). Together for nearly two decades, Brittany and her husband share a love for travel and adventure. A self-proclaimed endurance sport junkie, Brittany thrives on pushing herself beyond her comfort zone to unlock her full potential. As a coach, she specializes in helping clients overcome overwhelm by aligning personal goals and values with actionable steps for success. Her greatest joys come from connecting with new people and witnessing their incredible achievements.Christina Lecuyer, a former professional golfer and TV host, is recognized as one of GlobeNewswire's Top Confidence Coaches. She works with clients worldwide, including entrepreneurs, Wall Street executives, stay-at-home moms, and small business owners. Through her signature "Decision, Faith & Action" framework, Christina has guided thousands of clients in creating their own versions of fulfillment and success, often leading to thriving six- and seven-figure businesses. Her 1-on-1 coaching model focuses on mindset and strategy to build self-trust, confidence, and long-term results.Together, Brittany and Christina bring their authentic, energetic, and empowering perspectives to help listeners navigate life, achieve their goals, and embrace their fullest potential. Feeling like you want to share a hot topic you'd like us to discuss on the podcast? Send us a DM over on Instagram at @anythingbutaveragepod. Your hot topic just might make it in the next episode!

#234When did you last speak with a colleague about what really worked in your lesson? Or reflected on what helped students communicate, not just what they covered? In this episode we look at how small, intentional habits, such as weekly reflection or purposeful collaboration, can build a shared culture of growth. You'll walk away with actionable ideas to implement tomorrow, whether you're working solo or surrounded by a full team.Topics in this Episode:“We don't rise to the level of our goals. We fall to the level of our systems.” -James Clear, Atomic HabitsGrowth happens when teachers pause to reflect. Not once a year during an evaluation, but in small, consistent moments.Take 10 minutes once a week to reflect on your teaching: 1.) “What helped students communicate today?” 2. )“What would I repeat? What might I tweak?” 3.) “What was challenging? Was it student specific?”Collaboration doesn't have to mean full-blown PLCs. One conversation, one shared lesson, or one observation can shift practice.We grow the most when the PD we choose is relevant to our classroom realities, not trends.Reflection fuels improvement; Collaboration builds confidence; PD is most powerful when it's chosen, not just assigned.A 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.

Ever leave a conversation thinking, “That's not what I meant”? Or hold back because it didn't feel safe to speak honestly? In this episode, Dennis and Lisa show how real communication builds connection, encourages teamwork, and makes hard conversations feel safe and productive.The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, leadership coaching, and training. Since 2005, they have helped over 2,000 companies become drama free and significantly increase their productivity as a result. Discover the freedom of a better work culture today at leadershipdevgroup.com.Resources Mentioned in the Episode: FREE Communication Blind Spot Mini GuideLisa's phrase to contract for feedback: “When we were talking earlier, you seemed [emotion]. I'd love to talk about it sometime. Not right now, but whenever you're ready, could you give me about 10 minutes?”

After 335 episodes in the dark, the curtain is officially lifted. Welcome to the first-ever video broadcast of I Like Beer (now officially rebranding to "ILB"). To mark this milestone, we've orchestrated the "Ultimate Collaboration" with the San Diego Brewers Guild's official podcast, Capital of Craft. Joining hosts Jeff and Jeff is a third Jeff: Jeff Fox—a man who defines the San Diego scene through his roles as a Vista City Council member (District 2), founder of StarFox Media, and lead strategist at Beer Media Co.   This episode explores the intersection of consumer fandom and industry authority. Jeff Fox recounts his evolution from a macro-drinker who found IPAs to be a "bitter acquired taste" to a true industry appreciator. The turning point? A "yeast-driven epiphany" at White Labs, where he experienced a single beer recipe fermented with four different yeast strains—a moment that revealed the true artistry and craftsmanship behind the pour.   We also dive into the "lore" of ILB. Before the microphones, there were the "Beer-cations." We share the story of our legendary Spring Break van trip to Russian River and Sierra Nevada, a journey that saw us hit 17 breweries before a last-minute text about the grand opening of Burgeon Beer Co. in Carlsbad pushed the tally to a perfect 20. This is the story of how three Jeffs are moving the conversation from a "front row seat" for fans to a "backstage pass" for the entire industry.   Watch the premier at 5:00pm tonight (February 2nd, 2026) HERE!  

In this episode, Gabe Hanohano takes us on his inspiring journey of building a successful drone business in Hawaii. Starting with a deep-rooted passion for photography and technology, Gabe navigates the intricate world of drones, sharing the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial path. He underscores the critical role of networking in Hawaii's relationship-driven market and the importance of adapting business strategies, including rebranding for better market positioning. Gabe also delves into the power of leveraging technology, such as AI, to enhance business operations and the necessity of a strong online presence for client attraction. His story is a testament to the value of continuous learning, resilience, and maintaining relationships in a rapidly evolving industry. Aspiring drone entrepreneurs will find Gabe's insights on exploring new opportunities, the potential of NSF grants for research and development, and the importance of staying grounded in reality both enlightening and motivating. Join us as Gabe shares his wisdom on thriving in the drone industry amidst challenges and uncertainties. Want to Make Money Flying Drones? DroneU gives you the blueprint to start and grow a real drone business: FAA Part 107 prep 40+ courses on flight skills, real estate, mapping, and business Pricing guides, client acquisition, and weekly coaching Supportive community of top-tier drone pros Start here https://www.thedroneu.com Know someone ready to take the leap? Share this episode with them !! Stuck between a safe job and chasing your drone dream? Download our FREE Drone Pilot Starter Kit   Includes: FAA checklist, pricing template, and plug-and-play proposal to help you land your first client with confidence.  https://learn.thedroneu.com/bundles/drone-pilot-starter-kit  Timestamps [02:49] - Gabe's Journey into Drones [05:59] - First Paid Jobs and Learning Experiences [09:06] - Building a Drone Business in Hawaii [12:04] - The Importance of Networking and Relationships [15:04] - Adapting Business Strategies and Name Changes [18:04] - Navigating the First Year of Business [20:46] - Acquiring Contracts and Client Relationships [23:54] - Leveraging Technology for Business Growth [26:58] - SEO and Online Presence [30:06] - The Role of AI in Business Development [33:01] - Long-Term Business Strategies and Mindset [36:07] - Future of Drone Business and Industry Changes [39:21] - Navigating Uncertainties in the Drone Industry [42:05] - Adapting to Market Changes and Client Needs [44:50] - Exploring New Opportunities and Innovations [46:26] - Reality Checks for Drone Business Owners [51:09] - Resilience and Perseverance in Challenging Times [54:50] - Networking and Collaboration for Growth [01:00:49] - Research and Development: NSF Grant Insights [01:06:08]  - Future Aspirations and Scaling the Business [01:08:55] - Lessons Learned and Best Practices

HAPPY GASPARILLA! In this engaging conversation, Pusha Preme and Vincent discuss the journey of persistence in the music industry, the importance of transitioning in identity and music style, and the value of mentorship for aspiring artists. He shares insights on navigating the music industry, the shift towards independence, and the significance of building a network through collaborations. Preme also provides practical advice for new artists and entrepreneurs, emphasizing the need for consistency, self-belief, and strategic planning.As You Listen00:00 The Journey of Persistence 02:59 Transitioning in Music and Identity 06:02 Independent Growth and Mentorship 08:50 Navigating the Music Industry 11:52 Building a Network and Collaborations  15:11 Advice for Aspiring Artists and Entrepreneurs 

Weirdos!! It's here! the second deep dive into the twisted world of the Twilight Saga! Grab your brown-tinted filters and emotional support glitter, because Ash and Alaina are back in Forks for a full-throttle deep dive into New Moon. For this month's BONUS EPISODE we're unpacking Edward's dramatic exit, Bella's months-long depression montage (hello, spinning seasons), and the introduction of a jort-wearing werewolf jamborees: Jacob Black. We debate whether ghost Edward is helpful or wildly unhinged, and try to make sense of the Volturi's whole vibe!  There's chaos, hot takes, and Bella imitations that will make you howl!  Light a candle, stare moodily out a window, and join us, because the angst is real, the wolves are howling, and we're all #TeamMessy!

Our videos are made possible by Members of CorridorDigital, our Exclusive Streaming Service! Try a membership yourself with a 14-Day Free Trial ► http://corridordigital.com/Niko, Wren, and Sam come together in this podcast at a time when their current experimental projects reach a head. They take a moment to share with you their individual project updates and how overwhelming it can all feel. Also, how is your relationship with The Truth holding up?Join our Public Fan Discord for Questions and Collaboration - https://discord.gg/cRef7KyN8hThis episode was recorded LIVE, exclusively for our website subscribers. Look out for updates on our website homepage, YT Community, and social media to find out about our next live recording session!

In this engaging Gasparilla Overload conversation, Karlton and Vincent delve into the entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the importance of building a support system, networking, and education. They discuss the challenges of scaling a business, the significance of resilience in overcoming adversity, and the parallels between health and entrepreneurship. The conversation highlights the need for persistence, collaboration, and the value of mentorship in achieving success.As You Listen:00:00 The Entrepreneurial Journey Begins 02:52 Building a Support System 06:08 The Importance of Education and Networking 09:09 Scaling Your Business 12:07 Overcoming Adversity in Entrepreneurship 15:01 Finding Resilience and Persistence 18:01 Health and Business: A Parallel Journey"Remember to forget where you were.""Don't try to do it all by yourself.""You have to let go to scale."

This Fuck Yeah Friday, Lesley Logan shares the story of Dr. James Barry, a woman who changed medical history by defying the limits placed on her. The episode also includes a community win around collaboration and referrals, along with a personal reflection on how small steps build momentum. It offers a grounded reminder that progress builds through consistency, not perfection. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co mailto:beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/#follow-subscribe-free.In this episode you will learn about:How refusing limits on her identity allowed a woman to reshape medical history.The importance of women supporting communities so everyone benefits.How long-term client relationships grow through shared history and trust.Why collaboration grows stronger through open referrals and support.How confidence and momentum grow by simply getting started.Episode References/Links:Submit your wins or questions - https://beitpod.com/questionsHerWiki - https://www.instagram.com/p/DQS1YGZCOZd If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/BITYSIDEALS! DEALS! DEALS! 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Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started. Lesley Logan 0:48  Happy last Friday of January 2026. Holy freaking molly. This is crazy. It's crazy. Oh my goodness. How are you, babe? Really? I am so grateful that you are spending some time listening to this podcast. I do not take it lightly. I am obsessed with what we're creating. I cannot believe how deep into the 600 episodes we are. It is mind boggling to me, to be completely honest. So we're gonna kick this off with something that inspired me. This is insanity. This is gonna blow your mind and like, create things to talk about during your day. If you're like, oh my God, I don't know how to talk to this person, you should talk about this. All right. So for 56 years, the British Army's top surgeon had a secret so explosive, they buried the records for a century to hide it. Even Florence Nightingale never figured it out. Margaret Ann Bulkley, was born in 1809 Ireland. At 15, she watched her father rot in debtors prison, while her uncle, a famous artist, refused to help. Historians think she was raped, got pregnant, had to hide the baby as her sister. But Margaret didn't break. She did something so insane, so brilliant, that 200 years later, we're still shook by the audacity of it all. She killed Margaret Bulkley. Became James Barry, bound her chest, deepened her voice, and walked into the Edinburgh, Edinburgh Medical School like she owned the place. The other students thought he was a prepubescent boy. Too young, too smooth-faced. The university tried blocking the degree. But Barry had allies. In 1812, Dr. James Barry graduates, moved to London, becomes an army surgeon. The transformation was complete. Margaret was dead. James was unstoppable. Posted to Cape Town. Barry didn't just treat white colonists. He fought for enslaved people, prisoners, lepers. Made enemies everywhere. His temper was legendary. Once got into a pistol duel, shot the peak off the other guy's hat. Message delivered, don't f with Dr. Barry. Then came the moment that should have exposed everything. A woman with a complicated pregnancy needed a C-section. No European had done one in Africa and kept both the mother and the child alive. Barry doesn't has, didn't hesitate, cut her open, pulled out the baby, stitched her up. Both survived. They named the child James Barry. In honor. For 46 years, Barry rose through the ranks, became Inspector General. I mean, the most beautiful, like, just look at that. Oh, like angelic. Became Inspector General, second highest medical position in the British Army, reformed hospitals everywhere. Florence Nightingale called her or the most hardened creature I've ever met. She had no idea she was beefing with a woman fighting tooth and nail trying to survive. Barry had rules. Nobody enters while I'm undressing. If I die, bury me in my sheets. No examination, no preparation, just bury me fast. But on July 25th 1865 Barry dies of dysentery. The chairwoman preparing the body makes a discovery that rocks the British Empire to its core. Not just female anatomy, stretch marks, signs of childbirth. The second highest medical officer in the British Army had been a woman all along. The army went into damage control, sealed the records for 100 years, tried to make it disappear, but the truth was already spreading. The woman who couldn't get into university because of her sex had just spent 56 years as British Army's most decorated doctor. She performed surgeries men couldn't reform, healthcare systems saved thousands, all while, one discovery away from losing everything. They tried to bury her as Margaret, but she'd already buried, already buried that girl in 1809, she died as she lived as Dr. James Barry, on her own terms. Everyone who's been told that's not for girls, this is your ancestor. So whether we want to call them Dr. Barry or Mark like she I think Dr. Barry, this person's a badass, amazing and just goes to show us all that, like, like, things can happen and they can change you, and you can still change the world. You can still take all of that and go and change the world. And it's hard. I'm sure it was so difficult for this person, no wonder they were angry. No wonder people were fighting them, like, I can't even imagine. But also like, wow, way to pave ways, and way to make discoveries and save lives, and not just fight for one side, but also, like for the lives of other people. We can do a lot of things. So just proof that when women are in communities, we support the whole community. It's kind of amazing. Lesley Logan 5:17  All right, your win for today that you've sent in. So you can send in your wins to beitpod.com/questions you can send a question, you can send a win. But this is from MelissaYNagai. She's been with us for so long, and I love that she still sends her wins into us. So I realized today that every client I taught has done Pilates for years. Two go to yoga studios for mat, some have moved closer to me, so switched. A couple worked with me at a previous studio I worked at, and now here with me. Also, several of them have taken time off Pilates, but keep coming back. And that's so cool. I think that's so cool. I think it's so awesome. Also, that you're celebrating that they've been doing it for years. It's not just with you that, like they've just been doing it for years, and like it used to be when we all started teaching Melissa, I'm sure the same way, it's like, like, most people didn't even know what Pilate was. And now we have people who've been doing Pilates for years and years and years, and yes, people are still discovering it, but like, it's possible to have all these people just have, like, a lot of history doing Pilates. You also sent in, had some of the team from the health and wellness unlimited out to my home studio space for a bit of conversation how they can help make referrals, plus a mini workout. This is the clinic I share space with my second studio. And I just absolutely love that you are spreading the good word and inviting people in to see how we can collaborate more. Y'all, like, Pilates or whatever it is that you do. This isn't always Pilates. People who are listening whatever is that you do. It's better in collaboration. Everything is, you know, and it's hard to do because we're like, oh my God, why would they work with me? Or I don't know. I don't want them to think I'm still, no one is, I don't I you're not if you're listening this podcast, you're probably not an asshole, and you're unlikely to steal anybody's anything. But like, we can help people. My chiropractor sends us members. We send my people to my chiropractor. Like, it's just how it makes the world go round. And isn't that great? People want good referrals. So I love that you're shining from the rooftops, like, how what you do can support what they do. And I think I love that this is a win, Melissa, because we can all learn from that. Like, how can I work with someone over there who does something different than me, but with people who are the same as who I work with? How can we work together more? That's what makes things a community. That's what makes people feel less alone. Lesley Logan 6:09  All right, your, oh, my win. I always was like, okay, done, nailed it. You know, my win is, I was reflecting a bit about last year. I take a little while because, like, to me, I'm on tour for when the New Year happens. So I took some time. And on my vacation, I thought about, like, oh, I wanted to read 25 books in 2025 like, did I do that? I did. I read more. And I actually realized, like, because I started reading again, like, how fast I read again. And, like, I read things all over the place, like, all over different subjects and genres. And I really enjoy that. And I also count Audible books as reading a book. So because I listen to Audible books and read physical books, and I love reading physical books, that's just not always an option, especially when I'm on tour, that like, I could probably read even more. So, you know, definitely 26 in 26 but you know, it really, it felt really kind of daunting when I was like, oh, am I gonna read 25 books? How am I gonna read 25 books, especially when the first few just took a little longer than I thought. But the reality is, like you just get started. Just get started. And so I hope that helps you. If that is a goal of yours, to read more, and that's my win for this week. See how simple a win can be. I've read some books. Yes, I did, and I'm so like, you just it's actually quite nice to read a book. Lesley Logan 8:38  Okay, I grow towards my interests like a plant reaching for the sun. I grow towards my interests like a plant reaching for the sun. I grow towards my interest like a plant reaching for the sun. Oh yeah. Like chew on that all weekend long, loves. All right. Send this to a friend who needs to hear it. It really would help this podcast grow. Send your questions and your wins in. We love sharing them and listening to them and until next time, Be It Till You See It. Lesley Logan 9:09  That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others Be It Till You See It. Have an awesome day. Be It Till You See It is a production of The Bloom Podcast Network. If you want to leave us a message or a question that we might read on another episode, you can text us at +1-310-905-5534 or send a DM on Instagram @BeItPod.Brad Crowell 9:51  It's written, filmed, and recorded by your host, Lesley Logan, and me, Brad Crowell.Lesley Logan 9:56  It is transcribed, produced and edited by the epic team at Disenyo.co.Brad Crowell 10:01  Our theme music is by Ali at Apex Production Music and our branding by designer and artist, Gianfranco Cioffi.Lesley Logan 10:08  Special thanks to Melissa Solomon for creating our visuals.Brad Crowell 10:11  Also to Angelina Herico for adding all of our content to our website. And finally to Meridith Root for keeping us all on point and on time.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/be-it-till-you-see-it/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on bigcitysmalltown, we focus on Bexar County leadership and the ongoing challenges facing San Antonio's county government. In light of the upcoming March 3 primary election, Bob Rivard and Cory Ames interviews Judge Peter Sakai, the incumbent county judge seeking re-election.The conversation covers Judge Sakai's decades-long public service, his approach to “back to basics” government, and the county's response to acute issues, including economic instability, food insecurity, affordable housing shortages, and reforms within the county bureaucracy. Judge Sakai speaks to his non-political background, his philosophy of collaborative problem-solving, and recent crisis management with federal funding cuts and strained social programs.Topics discussed include:• The impact of federal policy changes on Bexar County agencies and vulnerable families• County government's evolving strategies regarding public safety, health care access, and workforce development• Efforts to make elections secure and transparent in the face of technical and legal challenges• Implementation plans and long-term goals for Proposition A—Bexar County's commitment to east side revitalization and major venue investments• Collaboration and tension between county leadership, city hall, and local nonprofitsThe episode also addresses Judge Sakai's record on immigration policy, the complexities of jail staffing and overtime, and the challenges of balancing immediate needs with future planning. With early voting approaching, Judge Sakai reflects on his leadership style, campaign strategy, and the stakes for Bexar County's direction over the next four years.RECOMMENDED NEXT LISTEN:▶️ #153. The Race to Lead Bexar County: Ron Nirenberg – Catch last week's episode, where we interview opponent Former Mayor Ron Nirenberg. Bob Rivard and Cory Ames interview Nirenberg on why he is running, the state of the county, and what is at stake for this race. -- -- CONNECT

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Art in the Snow: A Tale of Unlikely Collaboration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-01-30-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De sneeuw viel zachtjes op het dak van de kostschool, en de wereld leek even stil te staan.En: The snow softly fell on the roof of the boarding school, and for a moment, the world seemed to stand still.Nl: In de kunstgalerij van de school, verlicht door warme lampen, groeide iets bijzonders.En: In the school's art gallery, illuminated by warm lamps, something special was growing.Nl: Marieke, met haar penseel in de hand, keek om zich heen.En: Marieke, with her brush in hand, looked around.Nl: Overal hingen kunstwerken aan de muren, tussen oude historische artefacten.En: Artwork hung everywhere on the walls, among old historical artifacts.Nl: Ze zuchtte.En: She sighed.Nl: Ze verlangde naar een connectie; iemand die haar passie voor kunst echt begreep.En: She longed for a connection; someone who truly understood her passion for art.Nl: Lotte had Marieke en Jasper samen ingedeeld voor een project.En: Lotte had assigned Marieke and Jasper together for a project.Nl: Marieke had getwijfeld.En: Marieke had hesitated.Nl: Jasper was extravert en hield van geschiedenis.En: Jasper was extroverted and loved history.Nl: Kunnen ze echt iets samen creëren?En: Could they really create something together?Nl: Toen Jasper binnenkwam, lachte hij breed.En: When Jasper came in, he grinned broadly.Nl: "Hey, kunstmaakster!"En: "Hey, artist!"Nl: groette hij enthousiast.En: he greeted enthusiastically.Nl: Marieke glimlachte terug, haar twijfels even vergeten.En: Marieke smiled back, her doubts momentarily forgotten.Nl: Ze zaten samen aan een tafel midden in de galerij.En: They sat together at a table in the middle of the gallery.Nl: Marieke haalde diep adem.En: Marieke took a deep breath.Nl: "Ik weet niet zeker of ik dit goed kan uitleggen," begon ze, wijzend naar een schilderij dat haar inspireerde.En: "I'm not sure if I can explain this well," she began, pointing to a painting that inspired her.Nl: Jasper leunde naar voren, geïnteresseerd.En: Jasper leaned forward, interested.Nl: "Probeer het maar," zei hij.En: "Just try," he said.Nl: "Ik wil het graag begrijpen."En: "I want to understand."Nl: Langzaam begon Marieke te vertellen over de kleuren, de emoties, het verhaal achter het beeld.En: Slowly, Marieke began to talk about the colors, the emotions, the story behind the image.Nl: Jasper luisterde aandachtig, stelde vragen en bracht zijn kennis van geschiedenis in.En: Jasper listened attentively, asked questions, and brought his knowledge of history into the conversation.Nl: Ze spraken over de oude kunststromingen en hoe die verbonden waren met de gebeurtenissen van de tijd.En: They discussed the old art movements and how they were connected to the events of the times.Nl: Marieke ontdekte dat Jasper's perspectief net zo inspirerend was als haar eigen liefde voor kunst.En: Marieke discovered that Jasper's perspective was as inspiring as her own love for art.Nl: Net op dat moment begon een onverwachte sneeuwstorm.En: At that moment, an unexpected snowstorm began.Nl: De wind huilden buiten en de ramen sneeuwden dicht.En: The wind howled outside, and the windows were covered with snow.Nl: De lichten in de galerij flikkerden, maar ze gingen niet uit.En: The lights in the gallery flickered, but did not go out.Nl: Ze waren alleen, opgesloten door de sneeuw.En: They were alone, trapped by the snow.Nl: "Wat nu?"En: "What now?"Nl: vroeg Jasper lachend.En: Jasper asked, laughing.Nl: "Ik denk dat we verder moeten gaan," antwoordde Marieke.En: "I think we should keep going," Marieke replied.Nl: De nacht verstreek snel, terwijl ze praatten en hun project vorm gaven.En: The night passed quickly as they talked and shaped their project.Nl: Marieke tekende, Jasper schreef.En: Marieke drew, Jasper wrote.Nl: Ze deelden ideeën en inspireerden elkaar.En: They shared ideas and inspired each other.Nl: Tegen de ochtend was het kunstwerk klaar: een prachtige, kleurrijke kaart van herinneringen en geschiedenis, vol leven en verhalen.En: By morning, the artwork was finished: a beautiful, colorful map of memories and history, full of life and stories.Nl: Toen de storm afzwakte en de eerste lichtstralen de kamer bereikten, keken ze samen naar hun creatie.En: When the storm subsided and the first rays of light reached the room, they looked at their creation together.Nl: "Dit is fantastisch," zei Marieke zachtjes.En: "This is fantastic," Marieke said softly.Nl: Ze voelde warmte vanbinnen.En: She felt a warmth within.Nl: "Dank je, Jasper."En: "Thank you, Jasper."Nl: Met het project voltooid en een nieuwe band gevormd, beseften ze allebei dat ze iets waardevols hadden ontdekt.En: With the project completed and a new bond formed, they both realized they had discovered something valuable.Nl: Jasper had Mariekes kunstbegrip verrijkt, en Marieke had Jasper laten zien hoe kunst het leven kon kleuren.En: Jasper had enriched Marieke's understanding of art, and Marieke had shown Jasper how art could color life.Nl: Buiten, in de krakende sneeuw, wandelden ze terug naar de slaapvertrekken van de school.En: Outside, in the creaking snow, they walked back to the dormitories of the school.Nl: Marieke keek naar Jasper en glimlachte.En: Marieke looked at Jasper and smiled.Nl: Ze voelde zich eindelijk begrepen en gesteund.En: She finally felt understood and supported.Nl: Samen besloten ze om hun vriendschap verder te verkennen en de wereld door elkaars ogen te blijven zien.En: Together, they decided to further explore their friendship and continue seeing the world through each other's eyes.Nl: En in die winterse stilte wist Marieke dat haar wereld groter was geworden, gevuld met nieuwe mogelijkheden.En: And in that wintry silence, Marieke knew that her world had grown larger, filled with new possibilities. Vocabulary Words:boarding school: kostschoolilluminated: verlichtartifacts: artefactensigh: zuchtconnection: connectiehesitated: getwijfeldextroverted: extravertenthusiastically: enthousiastdoubts: twijfelsattentively: aandachtigperspective: perspectiefunexpected: onverwachtehowled: huildencovered: dichtgesneeuwdtrapped: opgeslotenflickered: flikkerdenproject: projectshaped: vorm gavenmemories: herinneringensubsided: afzwakterays: lichtstralenwarmth: warmterealized: beseftenenriched: verrijktcreaking: krakendeexplore: verkennenpossibilities: mogelijkhedensupported: gesteundwalked: wandeldensilence: stilte

Episode 87: Andrew Stiles - HIs experience and tips for designers working with publishers - Top 5 games we take everywhereGet to know Andrew Stiles and his incredible journey to being a published designer. We talk tips for meeting with publishers, pitches, and sell sheets. Then we talk about 5 games that we usually will have with us, just in case. Then end with celebrating meeting people, other board gamers, and the next generation of gamers.00:00:00 Introduction to Andrew Stiles00:01:53 Andrew's Journey into Game Design00:04:22 Inspiration Behind Wine Cellar00:06:49 The Process of Getting Published00:10:48 Balancing Hobbies and Game Design00:15:24 Networking and Pitching to Publishers00:21:59 The Art of the Sell Sheet00:25:36 Thoughts on Rejection and Persistence00:27:38 Crafting the Perfect Pitch00:30:59 Collaboration with Publishers to develop games00:32:03 Designing with Expansions or Promos in Mind00:34:04 Managing Multiple Prototypes00:34:20 Summary - 3 Key Tips for working with publishers00:35:00 5 Games we take everywhere00:36:46 Forest Shuffle00:38:35 Flip 700:40:51 Azul Travel Edition00:43:24 Duck and Cover00:45:52 Voyages00:49:02 Scout00:51:17 Marvel Remix00:53:11 Trinket Trove00:56:54 Wine Cellar and Lost Cities00:59:28 Rumble Nation01:03:10 Moment of Positivity01:10:32 Where to find Andrew and His GamesAndrew Stiles on FacebookTantrum Con, Gama, Origins, Gen Con, and maybe Pax UnpluggedTabletop Submarine & the Dice, Camera, Action PodcastsDigging for Dinos            Garden Club & Pedal            Wine Cellar3Tricky Pigs01:14:42 Outro(Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.)If you like cooperative games, check out Take Time from Libellud.https://www.libellud.com/en/our-games/take-time/  BGG Store: https://boardgamegeekstore.com/ Web: https://boardgamegeek.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeekTwitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeekEmail: podcast@boardgamegeek.com

Weirdos! We invite you to don your softest apparel, get comfy, and settle in for a batch of haunted listener tales! Nicholas DEFINITELY took note of the theme, and set the mood! This episode POPPED OFF before we even officially started the show. Curious to hear what freaked us out? Listen after the ending theme for the wild moments that didn't make the audio version! LISTEN on all podcast platforms OR WATCH on Youtube! Want to watch the episode on Sam & Colby's- Click Here! Want to book at the SK Pierce Mansion?  Book Here! If you've got a listener tale please send it to DEB by emailing us at  Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line- and if you share pictures- please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :) Huge shout out to our video edtitor @aidanmcelman Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash KelleyListener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra LallyListener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jen Fisher discusses the strategic value of hope—and how leaders can harness it to improve wellbeing and transform the workplace. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why hope is a valid strategy in the workplace2) How a few words can kill or build hope3) How to counter your brain's tendency to be overly criticalSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1124 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JEN — Jen Fisher is a global authority on workplace wellbeing, the bestselling author of Work Better Together, and the founder and CEO of The Wellbeing Team.As Deloitte US's first chief wellbeing officer, she pioneered a groundbreaking, human-centered approach to work that gained international recognition and reshaped how organizations view wellbeing. Jen is also the creator and host of The WorkWell Podcast, a TEDx speaker, and a sought-after voice at events like Workhuman, SXSW, Milken Global Conference, and Happiness Camp. At the heart of Jen's work is the knowledge that hope is not just a feeling—it's a strategic imperative. She helps leaders harness hope as a catalyst for cultural transformation, guiding them to reimagine work as a force for human flourishing. She lives in Miami with her husband, Albert, and their dog, Fiona.• Book: Hope Is the Strategy: The Underrated Skill That Transforms Work, Leadership, and Wellbeing• LinkedIn: Jen Fisher• Substack: Thoughts on Being Well• Website: Jen-Fisher.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Hope theory: Rainbows in the mind.” by C.R. Synder• Book: The Choice: Embrace the Possible by Dr. Edith Eva Eger— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Monarch.com. Get 50% off your first year on with the code AWESOME.• Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIOSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 191: Text Thread Dead Pilot Summit This special episode of Dead Pilots Society brings together the writers behind the last two pilots for a sort of Text Thread Dead Pilot Summit. The conversation features Aaron Brownstein and Simon Ganz, writers of Guy Text, alongside Mike Gagerman and Andrew Waller, writers of The Thread.Andrew brings all four writers together for a deeper, side-by-side look at their creative processes.What makes the conversation especially unique is the generosity on display. Rather than competing, the writers openly praise what they admired in each other's pilots, offering thoughtful insight into how similar ideas can emerge independently, without imitation. It's a rare, candid conversation about writing partnerships, creative overlap, and the realities of comedy writing, presented without ads or interruptions—just four writers talking honestly about the work.

In this episode of Powerline Podcast, I sit down with Juan Huerta and Beau Tubbs from Arizona Public Service for a deep dive into the world of substation work—one of the most critical, high-risk, and least understood parts of the power system.We unpack what a real day in the life of a substation electrician looks like, why precision matters when the margin for error is slim, and how trust, communication, and accountability show up differently inside a substation than out on the line. This conversation goes beyond job titles and into the weight of responsibility that comes with working where everything connects.Juan and Beau also share hard-earned lessons on collaboration between crafts, “failing safely,” teaching complex systems to apprentices, and creating environments where crews feel comfortable speaking up when something doesn't feel right. We also talk candidly about stress, mental health, and what it takes to stay sharp—both on the job and at home.

In this engaging conversation, Priscilla Wedemeier shares her journey from a student involved in the Future Business Leaders of America to becoming a successful entrepreneur in video production. She discusses the importance of networking, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the value of creativity in building a portfolio. Priscilla emphasizes the need to take initiative, get involved in the community, and learn from others to grow both personally and professionally.As you listen:00:00 The Journey Begins: From Student to Entrepreneur02:48 Navigating the Challenges of Entrepreneurship05:34 The Power of Networking and Collaboration08:39 Creative Strategies for Building a Portfolio11:47 Getting Involved: Finding Community and Opportunities14:39 Learning from the Greats: Mentorship and Inspiration

In this episode of The New CISO, host Steve Moore speaks with Manuel "Manu" Ressel, CISO at SAUTER Group, about his unconventional journey from classroom teacher to cybersecurity leader—and why the "Four Cs" of modern education provide a powerful framework for building effective security programs. Drawing from years as both a teacher and school principal in Germany, Manu introduces Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity as essential leadership skills that fundamentally challenge how the industry approaches awareness training and incident response.After growing frustrated with Germany's outdated education system that prioritized memorization over critical thinking, Manu left his position as principal and reinvented himself as a digital transformation consultant. Working with schools and mid-sized companies to adopt cloud technologies, he eventually landed the CISO role at SAUTER, an international building automation company with 4,000 employees across multiple countries.The conversation tackles security's most persistent failure: awareness training that doesn't work. Manu reveals that 37% of security incidents in Germany could be prevented if users made better decisions, yet most organizations rely on boring click-through programs. He advocates for scenario-based, role-specific training—an approach now mandated by Europe's NIS 2 regulation—that treats people as the biggest opportunity in cybersecurity rather than the weakest link.One of the episode's most practical frameworks is Manu's Observation-Description-Interpretation method for analyzing security incidents. He explains how humans naturally jump from observation directly to interpretation, skipping the crucial middle step of accurately describing what actually happened. This leads to finger-pointing, misdiagnosis, and hasty decisions. By training security analysts to pause and describe incidents factually first, teams make better decisions and build trust with the business.Manu challenges the punitive approach many organizations take toward security failures, particularly companies that fire employees for repeatedly clicking phishing simulations. He champions building positive fault cultures where employees feel safe reporting mistakes. His three crisis questions—Is anyone dying? Major financial impact? Will someone be hurt?—provide a simple framework for staying calm and deciding when immediate action is necessary versus taking time to think strategically.Key Topics Discussed:Why the "Four Cs" (Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Creativity) define effective security leadershipThe Observation-Description-Interpretation framework for incident analysis without biasTransforming ineffective awareness training into engaging, scenario-based programsBuilding positive security cultures where employees report issues without fearNIS 2's mandate for role-specific cybersecurity training across organizational levelsWhy Germany and European mid-market companies lag in cloud adoptionThree critical crisis questions: Is anyone dying? Financial impact? Risk of harm?Why punitive phishing training destroys trust and cultural engagementApplying teacher skills to security leadership and de-escalation...

Emmy-winning editor Charles Olivier reveals how he restructured HBO's Surviving Ohio State and what it's like getting notes from George Clooney.Charles has cut some of the biggest docs of the last decade—The Jinx, Magic and Bird, The Redeem Team. Surviving Ohio State, produced by Clooney and directed by Oscar winner Eva Orner, exposes decades of abuse in college athletics. In this episode, Charles breaks down how he pitched a new vision to the production team, why he structures documentaries like symphonies instead of three-act narratives, and his advice for editors finding their voice.What You'll Learn:How documentary editors get hired (the "fresh eyes" audition)The editor as "midwife" to the director's visionStructuring docs like music—themes, movements, dynamicsEditing trauma narratives without losing emotional resonanceFinding your film's "grain" (why the lead isn't always who you expect)What it's actually like working with George ClooneyTimestamps:00:00 Introduction03:00 What is Surviving Ohio State?09:00 How Charles got hired12:00 The editor as "midwife"14:00 Career path: film school to HBO17:00 Why relationships matter more than subject matter19:00 The message of the film24:00 Layers of betrayal: institutions vs. individuals28:00 Structuring documentary like a symphony34:00 Finding the emotional center37:00 Trusting yourself as an editor41:00 Collaboration: when to push back44:00 Working with George Clooney49:00 Advice for emerging editors52:00 DocuView Déjà Vu: FYRE (Netflix)About Charles Olivier:Emmy and Peabody Award-winning editor. Credits: Surviving Ohio State (HBO), The Jinx, The Redeem Team (Netflix), Magic and Bird. Based in France.If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a review!

We dive into:1. The origins and growth of Tandemkross2. Their transition from aftermarket parts to full firearm manufacturing3. Collaboration with Beretta on the Jaguar B22 pistol4. The launch of the Tandemkross TC 22 lightweight semi-automatic rifle5. What's coming next

Pain management is a vital component of the tattooing process that can significantly influence both the client experience and the quality of the final artwork. As discussed in the podcast episode, effective pain management not only helps clients endure longer sessions but also enables tattoo artists to work more efficiently and produce superior results. This week's guest is renowned tattoo artist Cindy Maxwell, whose stunning, large-format, Japanese-inspired tattoos have captivated many for over 27 years. Hailing from San Francisco, Cindy shares insights into her tattooing journey, her passion for fitness through jiu-jitsu and CrossFit, and her nomadic lifestyle.  Join us as we delve into the world of tattooing and explore Cindy's unique perspective on art and life. Don't forget to check out her stunning work on Instagram at @Cindy_Maxwell.  Don't miss this inspiring episode filled with art, passion, and heartfelt stories! [00:02:03] Collaboration between tattoo artists. [00:05:08] Numbing cream in tattooing. [00:11:40] Pain management in tattooing. [00:15:34] Creating your own life. [00:17:16] Pursuing an art career. [00:24:34] Japanese tattoo culture exploration. [00:32:06] Life in a sprinter van. [00:34:55] Fear of being ordinary. [00:39:10] The nature of consciousness. [00:41:36] Gypsy lifestyle and personal growth. [00:48:48] Collective energy in tattoo shops. [00:54:12] Tattoo trends among youth. [01:01:09] Creative evolution of black tattoos. [01:06:32] Tattooing and business marketing challenges. [01:10:05] Tattooing career challenges today. [01:13:43] Apprenticeship in tattooing today.   Quotes:   "The reality is they're just not ready to go through it at that moment."   "I'm here to be of service, within reason."   "I got into tattooing as a way to get into a group of folks that I felt were nonjudgmental."   "Most of us got into tattooing because we are creative types who don't like being told what to do, and we want to create our own life."   "I've always thought about like, you got to go where you grow."   "I have had this idea for my whole life, I think that there are infinite ways to live a life and it would be a shame to just pick one."   "As people, our best and worst qualities are the same thing. And I realized that cities are the same."   "I think a tattoo can be anything somebody wants it to be."   "You can only take so much from a business that you don't put more back into."   Stay Connected: Chats & Tatts: Website: http://www.chatsandtatts.com⁠ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chatsandtatts  IG: http://www.instagram.com/chatsandtatts Chats & Tatts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/chatsandtatts Connect with Aaron:⁠   Aaron IG:⁠ http://www.instagram.com/aarondellavedova⁠ Guru Tattoo: http://www.Gurutattoo.com Connect with Cindy: IG:https://www.instagram.com/cindy_maxwell

Citizens of Alhambra speaking out against their police department, saying officers are interfering with legal observers. Homicide rates are down in California in cities across the state. Governor Newsom is launching a censorship investigation into TikTok. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Segun Akinola is a British-Nigerian composer for film and television. He is most known for his music in the three series of Doctor Who starring the first female Doctor, Jodie Whittaker. A BAFTA Breakthrough Brit 2017, Segun's other work includes scoring Sundance 2019 favorite and World Soundtrack Award nominee The Last Tree, Apple TV+ feature 9/11: Inside The President's War Room, and the BBC's landmark series Black and British: A Forgotten History. His recent projects include Origin: The Story of the Basketball Africa League, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, and the  BBC series Kingdom, narrated by Sir David Attenborough. Segun talks with me about music as storytelling, the importance of determination and how we undervalue asking for help, the power of curiosity to drive learning, creative growth through collaboration, and a lot more. Episode breakdown: 00:00 Introduction 04:04 Discovering music as a child. 08:37 Transformers film sparked deep interest in movie music. 12:11 Access to YouTube helped him learn about modern composers. 16:39 More composers today due to online resources and courses. 20:19 Networking and persistence led to first professional composing gig. 24:07 Collaboration and peer learning valued as much as formal education. 28:04 Focuses on music as essential part of storytelling. 32:07 Creative growth comes from tackling difficult, unexpected musical challenges. 36:37 Film scores' emotional impact, balancing craft and artistry. 41:08 Fans and social media now deeply engage with film music. 45:27 Composing for Doctor Who brought excitement and creative freedom. 50:52 Always trying new styles, learning, and refining unique sound.     Want more? Here are handy playlists with all my previous interviews with guests in music and Doctor Who.   Check out the full show notes (now including transcripts!) at fycuriosity.com, and join us for the Follow Your Curiosity Creativity Circle. Please leave a review for this episode—it's really easy and will only take a minute, and it really helps me reach new listeners. Thanks! If you enjoyed our conversation, I hope you'll share it with a friend.

About 95% of people believe they're self-aware, but research shows only 10–15% actually are. And that gap matters, especially for managers.Self-awareness shapes how we communicate, make decisions, handle conflict, and interpret others' behavior. When we don't understand what's driving our reactions or how our actions land, we risk creating friction, bias, and misunderstanding on our teams without realizing it.Fortunately, this week's guest helps us unpack what true self-awareness really is, where it comes from, and how managers can develop it in practical, grounded ways.Dr. Helen Fagan is a leadership development expert and author of Lead Like People Matter. Drawing on neuroscience, intercultural research, and decades of coaching leaders, Helen explains how our values, cultural conditioning, and unconscious brain systems shape how we show up at work and what it takes to interrupt patterns that no longer serve us.In this conversation, we explore how to notice emotional reactions before they hijack us, how to give feedback without attacking identity, and how managers can build self-awareness in themselves and their teams without it feeling awkward.Get FREE mini-episode guides with the big idea from the week's episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email.Join the conversation now!Conversation Topics(00:00) Introduction(02:20) What self-awareness actually means (and common misconceptions)(04:02) How culture and values shape workplace behavior(07:41) Why different work styles aren't “wrong,” just different(10:13) How unconscious beliefs influence leadership decisions(12:56) Using emotional reactions as data, not direction(16:46) Recognizing physical signals of stress and reactivity(19:40) Naming emotions to reduce conflict and improve communication(33:37) Helping someone build self-awareness without making it personal(39:29) [Extended Episode] System 1 vs. System 2 thinking and emotional hijacking(42:14) [Extended Episode] Practical ways to re-engage logic during emotional moments

Chuck and Roxy are back (although sadly not together) and open the show with finding out who Chuck FINALLY got to meet at his show PEN PALS in NYC. Next it's time to "Meet the Littles" as our hosts welcome Kelley Pears to the podcast! (18:30) We get to hear all about his and his wife's quest to hit all 32 NFL stadiums. Then our hosts close out the show with a review of the new movie "Song Sung Blue" and your emails. (45:15)SONG: "Sally Put A Spell On Me" by Creole String Beans www.creolestringbeans.comJINGLE: Jeff Ma - Here's a $50 (Feat. Joe Aro) A parody of a song by Travis Tritt.A Collaboration by Byron in Philadelphia, PA & joeythejammer in Ellicott City, MDRecorded: 02/18/2015  Released: 02/18/2015  First aired: 02/19/2015Podcast Website - www.loyallittlespod.com  Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/loyallittlespod/membershipPodcast Email - WTFCPODNET@GMAIL.COMTwitter:@loyallittlespod Instagram: @theloyallittlespodcastPODCAST LOGO DESIGN by Eric Londergan www.redbubble.com Search: ericlondergan or copy and paste this link! https://www.redbubble.com/people/ericlondergan/shop

Lizzie Halliday was known in the late nineteenth century as “the worst woman on earth” and ended up being the first woman EVER to be sentenced to die in the electric chair. ReferencesBrooklyn Citizen. 1893. "Mrs. Halliday guilty." Brooklyn Citizen, September 10: 4.Buffalo Conmmercial. 1894. "Murderess Lizzie Hallidfay sentenced this morning." Buffalo Commercial, June 22: 1.Buffalo Courier. 1891. "An interesting Newburgh pair." Buffalo Couirier, June 24: 1.—. 1893. "Her first connected story anent the recent tragedy." Buffalo Courier, October 21: 2.Buffalo Evening News. 1895. "Crazy murderess, assisted by another maniac, tries to kill an attendant at Matteawan." Buffalo Evening News, September 2: 6.—. 1894. "Lizzie Halliday sentenced to die by electricty." Buffalo Evening News, June 22: 7.Buffalo Sunday Morning News. 1894. "Lizzie's crazy antics." Buffalo Sunday Morning News, June 24: 1.Evening World . 1894. "A weird murderess." Evening World, June 20: 1.Evening World. 1894. "Lizzie Halliday's trial." Evening World, June 18: 1.Levine, David. 2020. Lizzie Brown Halliday: The Worst Woman On Earth. August 25. Accessed January 29, 2024. https://hvmag.com/life-style/lizzie-brown-halliday-serial-killer/.New York Times. 1918. "Lizzie Halliday dead." New York Times, Junbe 29: 20.—. 1893. "Lizzie Halliday makes statement." New York Times, October 21: 9.—. 1894. "Lizzie Halliday soon to be tried." New York Times, June 10: 8.—. 1906. "Mrs. Halliday, insane, stabs nurse 200 times." New York Times, September 28: 5.Owen, Kevin. 2019. illing Time in the Catskills: The twisted tale of the Catskill Ripper Elizabeth "Lizzie" McNally Halliday. Unknown: Independent.Sun and Erie County Independent. 1893. "A triple tragedy; awful crimes charged against Mrs. Halliday." Sun and Erie Times, September 15: 2.The World. 1893. "Lizzie Halliday in Philadelphia." The World, November 8: 2. Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash KelleyListener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra LallyListener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alan Stein, Jr. shares how elite performers bounce back and how you can do the same. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to take back control over your emotions and actions2) How to practice self-compassion without lowering your standards3) How to anticipate obstacles without becoming paranoidSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1123 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ALAN — Alan Stein, Jr. is an experienced keynote speaker and author. At his core, he's a performance coach with a passion for helping business leaders change behaviors. He spent 15+ years working with the highest performing basketball players on the planet (including NBA superstars Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, and Kobe Bryant). Through his customized programs, he transfers his unique expertise to maximize both individual and organizational performance. Alan is a dynamic storyteller who delivers practical, actionable lessons that can be implemented immediately. He teaches proven principles on how to utilize the same approaches in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level.• Book: Next Play: How to Focus on What Matters Most and Improve Performance, Productivity, and Fulfillment• Instagram: @alansteinjr• LinkedIn: Alan Stein, Jr.• Website: AlanSteinJr.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Exactly What to Say: Your Personal Guide to the Mastery of Magic Words by Phil Jones• Book: Leading with the Heart: Coach K's Successful Strategies for Basketball, Business, and Life by Mike Krzyzewski, Donald Phillips, Grant Hill• Video: “THIS IS WATER!” by David Foster Wallace• Past episode: 1107: How to Confront Your Inner Saboteurs with Shirzad Chamine— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Monarch.com. Get 50% off your first year on with the code AWESOME.• Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIOSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

FILE 3. THE MOLOTOV-RIBBENTROP PACT AND TERRITORIAL AMBITION. GUEST AUTHOR SEAN MCMEEKIN. McMeekin explains that the 1939 appointment of Molotov signaled Stalin's shift toward collaboration with Hitler, leading to the Moscow Pact. Stalin used this alliance opportunistically to reclaim imperial Russian territories in Poland, Finland, and the Baltics, while British leadership, including Churchill, largely accepted these aggressive moves as a necessary buffer against Germany,.1943 TEHRAN

On the afternoon of March 26, 1997, the San Diego County Sherrif's Department received an anonymous call through 911 reporting a mass suicide at an address in Rancho Santa Fe, California. A single sheriff's deputy was dispatched to the address and knocked on the front door, but got no response. Finding a side door to the home unlocked, the deputy entered the house and was horrified to discover nearly forty bodies of adults, all of whom appeared to have taken their own lives in what appeared to be some kind of ritual.Not since the terrible mass deaths at Jonestown decades earlier had Americans seen such a bizarre and ultimately tragic occurrence and few were able to understand how such a thing could have happened in the modern age. What could have caused so many people to willingly give up their lives, and who was he enigmatic man who'd convinced them to do it?ReferencesAyers, B. Drummon. 1997. "Families learning of 39 cultists who died willingly." New York Times, March 29.CNN. 1997. Applewhite sought cure for his homosexual urges. March 29. Accessed January 6, 2026. https://www.cnn.com/US/9703/29/applewhite/.Lamotte, Greg. 1997. Heaven's Gate 911 call eerily calm. April 18. Accessed January 5, 2026. https://www.cnn.com/US/9704/18/cult.911/index.html.Locke, Michelle. 1997. "Comet cult's stairway led to downfall." Record Searchlight (Redding, CA), March 31: 1.Miller, Craig. 1997. "Web page business supported sect's life." North Country Times (Oceanside, CA), March 28: 1.Perry, Tony. 1997. "Cult left no survivors, police say." Los Angeles Times, April 1: 3.Perry, Tony, Michael Granberry, and Anne-Marie O'Connor. 1997. "39 dead in apparent suicide." Los Angeles Times, March 27: 1.Purdum, Todd. 1997. "Videotapes left by 39 who died described cult's suicide goal." New York Times, March 28.Steinberg, Jacques. 1997. "From religious childhood to reins of a U.F.O. cult." New York Times, March 29.Weinraub, Claire, Christina Ng, Acacia Nunes, and Haley Yamada. 2022. Surviving member of Heaven's Gate cult reflects on mass suicide 25 years ago: 'It meant everything'. March 14. Accessed January 7, 2026. https://abc7.com/post/cult-next-door-diane-sawyer-special-heavens-gate-2020/11642749/.Wilkens, John. 2017. "Cilt sought to 'exit' via spaceship." Los Angeles Times, March 20: B2.Zeller, Benjamin. 2014. Heaven's Gate: America's UFO Religion. New York, NY: New York University Press.—. 2014. "Anatomy of a mass suicide: The dark, twsited story behind a UFO death cult." Salon, November 15. Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash KelleyListener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra LallyListener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.