Podcasts about Connors

The race is OVER! Thank you to everyone that donated to this wonderful organization. But the fundraising doesn't end at the race, you can donate all year long at: https://fdlt.memberclicks.net/donor-form#/ This week wraps up the collection of conversations we got at the Jensen Dental (https://jensendental.com/) booth at the FDLA Symposium and Expo (https://www.fdla.net/). Thank you Jensen Dental (https://jensendental.com/) for hosting us at this wonderful event. First we talk to Leah Gold, an assistant turned dental technician. Leah got into assisting while in Ohio and during the pandemic, she moves down to Florida and starts working in a in-office lab for a prosthodontist. Basically having to teach herself most of the skills, she was soon setting teeth, using exocad, and doing custom shades with MIYO (https://miyoworld.com/). Then as a BONUS, not at the FDLA, we bring back on Jade Connors, denturist out of Canada. We just talked to Jade last March at IDS and she was a day away from finding out if she won the CANDULOR KunstZahnWerk Award (https://www.candulor.com/en-us/kzw-winners-2025). Well, it turns out she did win and she comes on to talk about the process, the pains, and the wins, all while learning a new skill. Looking for a way to unlock the full potential of your digital dentistry workflow. Take it from Elise Heathcote, associate manager of digital services with Ivoclar. This is all about the Cam Academy. They have a new in-person training experience designed specifically for dental technicians. This hands-on course explores the full potential of programmable Cam software, helping you take your digital workflow to the next level. Learn directly from Ivoclar experts, refine your skills and bring new precision and efficiency to your lab. Cam Academy is more than a course. It's your next step in digital excellence. To reserve your spot, visit the Ivoclar Academy website (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/academy/learning-opportunities?page=1&offset=12&filters=%5B%7B%22id%22%3A%22dateRange%22%2C%22selectedLowerBound%22%3A%222021-12-09T07%3A30%3A45.534Z%22%2C%22selectedUpperBound%22%3A%222022-06-09T06%3A30%3A45.534Z%22%7D%2C%7B%22id%22%3A%22type%22%2C%22advancedFilter%22%3Afalse%2C%22values%22%3A%5B%22In-house+trainings%22%5D%7D%5D) or contact your local Ivoclar sales representative today. Take your Full Arch game to the next level! On October 11th, 2025 the people that brought us the Locator attachment, Zest Dental Solutions (https://www.zestdent.com/) is putting on their first-ever ZEST LAB MASTERSHIP (https://info.zestdent.com/labmastership) program! You'll master the art of creating life-changing full-arch restorations, discover streamlined protocols, and develop the diagnostic skills that will revolutionize your practice. Plus, you'll get hands-on experience with LOCATOR FIXED (https://www.zestdent.com/locator-fixed-now-available?srsltid=AfmBOoo_v9_ANsrYCMncz0XWLf5401jx3ezw_Dgq16lTov7fkI4iMeK9). Head over to zest.pub/labmaster25 (https://education.zestdent.com/events/zestdental/1779555) or visit the full calendar at zestdent.com (https://www.zestdent.com/) right now and secure your spot. Use the code VOICESLAB to save $100!! Special Guests: Jade Connors, DD, RDT and Leah Gold.

1974 was a banner year for Jimmy Connors… He entered three Grand Slams and won all three of them. He was ranked #1 in the world and was engaged to Chris Evert. Life was good. But in 1975, things didn't go quite as smoothly. His engagement to Chrissy was called off… and while he was still the most dominant player in the world, he failed to win a Grand Slam, losing in the finals at the Australian Open to John Newcombe, in the finals at Wimbledon to Arthur Ashe, and now in the finals of the US Open to Manual Orantes. Was this the beginning of the end for Connors? Hardly. He would win 5 of his Grand Slam titles starting in 1976 at the US Open where he would there again in '78, '82 & '83 as well as Wimbledon for a 2nd time in 1982. And who would forget his incredible run at the 1991 US Open at at the age of 39. Curry Kirkpatrick hasn't forgotten it. He was covering a good portion of Connors and Evert's careers back when they were the King & Queen of tennis for Sports Illustrated and gives us an inside look at what happened to Jimmy against Orantes in the finals of '75. A simple reason for the shocking win was the Spaniard was sensational on clay courts, and beginning in 1975, Forest Hills surface was clay for 3 years. Advantage Orantes. Curry also tells us what happened on the women's side of the draw as Chris Evert was beginning her dominance of tennis… Having won the French Open in 1974 & '75 as well as Wimbledon a year earlier, Evert added the US Open to her list of achievements… and it was the first of 6 US Open Titles in her storied career as she would win it again in '76, '77, '78, '80 & '82.  Two of tennis all-time greats were dominating tennis in the 70's and Curry was there for all of it and joins us on POP to tell us how Orantes almost didn't even get to the finals and how that loss by Connors was just a blip as he would continue to be a force in tennis for another 15 years! And he tells us how at age 16 “he invented” Chris Evert writing the first major story about her in SI before penning the final installment of her illustrious career in the late 80's when she retired from the sport. Nobody knows Connors and Evert from the mid 70's like Curry Kirkpatrick and he joins us for a record 5th time on the show to regale us with great stories of two of tennis' all-time greats… Jimmy and Chrissy… on the Past Our Prime podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hoy recordamos a un verdadero icono del tenis argentino: Guillermo Vilas.Un 11 de septiembre de 1977 se convirtió en el mejor tenista del mundo, marcando una época y siendo parte de la trilogía más importante de la década junto a Borg y Connors.

Trey Mitchell, Austin Guttery and Connor Risenhoover talk Video Games 

Trey Mitchell, Austin Guttery and Connor Risenhoover talk Video Games 

In this episode of the Great Base Tennis Podcast, Steve Smith and Dave Anderson explore lessons from the 2025 US Open, breaking down key storylines from Carlos Alcaraz's win over Jannik Sinner to Amanda Anisimova's stunning turnaround. They reflect on the leadership journey of figures like Stacey Allaster, and the legacy of tennis education programs across the U.S. The conversation expands to include doubles development, court surfaces, the evolution of coaching, and what legends like Connors, Federer, and Djokovic reveal about the modern game. With firsthand observations from on-site practice sessions and reflections on technique, mindset, and media culture, this episode offers valuable insight for coaches, players, and parents committed to long-term development in tennis.

Bernie Maloney: The Triangulation Technique—Coaching Agile Teams Through Challenges Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Bernie identifies critical patterns that cause teams to self-destruct, with lack of clarity about intention being the most common culprit. When teams are treated as mere "task workers" without clear vision, strategy, or goals, they become depressed and directionless. Some teams seek forgiveness after failed experiments, while others get stuck seeking permission without taking enough self-leadership. Bernie emphasizes that waiting for direction is fundamentally self-destructive behavior, and Scrum Masters must create safety for teams to reach high performance. He introduces the coaching technique of triangulation, where problems become a third point that coach and coachee examine together, side by side, rather than facing each other in opposition. In this segment, we talk about “What the Duck”, a Lego Serious Play workshop. Featured Book of the Week: Start with Why by Simon Sinek Bernie champions "Start with Why" by Simon Sinek as essential reading for Scrum Masters working to transform team culture. He explains that compelling stories are how leaders truly influence others, following the sequence of Attention-Emotion-Reason. This book helps Scrum Masters understand that their job fundamentally involves changing culture, and leaders must demonstrate the change they want to see. Bernie connects this to the broader leadership challenge of developing coaching and mentoring skills within organizational structures. During this segment, we also refer to the following books:  Drive, By Dan Pink Change the Culture, Change the Game, by Connors et al. The Secret Language of Leadership, by Denning Too Many Bosses, Too Few Leaders, by Peshawaria The Geek Way, by McAfee Right Kind of Wrong, by Edmondson   Self-reflection Question: What patterns of self-destructive behavior might your teams be exhibiting, and how could you help them move from seeking permission to taking ownership? [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

49:28- John Solomon, award-winning investigative journalist, founder of "Just The News," and the host of “Just the News, No Noise” on the Real America’s Voice network Topic: Venezuela, Intel watchdog allegedly ignored Russiagate whistleblower's reports of abuses by spy agencies, other news of the day 58:51- Dom Provenzano, Staten Island Chamber of Commerce Marketing, Communications, and Member Relations Manager Topic: Celebrating Staten Island 1:09:05- K.T. McFarland, Former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor and the author of "Revolution: Trump, Washington and 'We The People'” Topic: Relations with Venezuela, Russia, and Ukraine 1:21:59- Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, Representative for New York's 11th Congressional DistrictTopic: Impact of Trump's crime crackdown on New York City 1:33:19- Mike Connors, Attorney at Law at Connors & Sullivan and host of "Ask the Lawyer," airing Saturdays at 6 p.m. and Sundays at 11 a.m. on AM 970 The Answer Topic: Estate Planning Gone Wrong 1:44:40- Andrew Pollack, the father of Parkland, FL school shooting victim Meadow Pollack and the author of "Why Meadow Died" Topic: School safety as students return to classes 1:59:28- Joe Barbara, theater and television star currently appearing in "Just in Time" on Broadway Topic: Latest on Broadway, "Just in Time"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ken Connors hosted today's CJAD 800 Morning Show. Joining Ken were TSN 690's Sean Campbell, the founder of the Montreal Institute of Swimming's Adam Di Fulvio, Choir!Choir!Choir!'s Daveed Goldman and Abu Adilman, and Dr. Mitch Shulman with his two minute checkup.

Stephanie Gray Connors is a leading voice in the pro-life movement, known for her remarkable ability to explain the ethics of life from womb to tomb in a way that is clear, practical, and easy to apply. She shares how her professional work has shaped her personal conversations, why both IVF and abortion violate the pro-life ethic, and her own story of marrying and starting a family later in life. Explore her links to learn more about her work."Connors is a seasoned and international speaker, originally from Canada, who began presenting at the age of 18. She has given over 1,000 pro-life presentations over two decades across North America as well as in Scotland, England, Ireland, Austria, Latvia, Guatemala, Mexico, and Costa Rica.  She has spoken at many post-secondary institutions such as Yale University, George Washington University, and the University of California, Berkeley...Stephanie is author of the books On IVF (previously published as Conceived by Science: Thinking Carefully and Compassionately about Infertility and IVF), My Body for You: A Pro-Life Message for a Post-Roe World, On Assisted Suicide (previously published as Start with What: 10 Principles for Thinking about Assisted Suicide), and Love Unleashes Life: Abortion & the Art of Communicating Truth.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from UBC in Vancouver, and a Certification, with Distinction, in Health Care Ethics, from the NCBC in Philadelphia."Her website: https://loveunleasheslife.comHer google talk: https://youtu.be/DzzfSq2DEc4?feature=shared

Ken Connors hosted today's CJAD 800 Morning Show. Joining Ken this morning were political analyst Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman with his two minute checkup, entertainment reporter John Moore, ScotiaMcLeod's Arnie Zwaig, Dr. Adel Hanna, Professor, Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering at Concordia University, D.D.O Mayor Alex Bottausci and joblo.com's Chris Bumbray

Ken Connors hosted today's CJAD 800 Morning Show. Joining Ken were political analyst Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch with his two minute checkup, Guinness World Record holder Daniel Wassef, Samer Majzoub, President of Canadian Muslim Forum, ScotiaMcLeod senior wealth advisor Arnie Zwaig, Aba Nassif, founder of Blitz Bishops and the creative force behind the Montreal Chess Open and the host of Chatter That Matters, Tony Chapman.

Ken Connors hosted today's CJAD 800 Morning Show. Joining Ken on today's show were political analyst Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman with his two minute checkup, entertainment reporter John Moore, scientist and bat expert Dan Riskin, Glenn Castanheira, Executive Director of Montréal Centre-Ville, ScotiaMcLeod' senior wealth advisor Arnie Zwaig and Rachelle Doucet, Guidance Counselor at LaSalle Community Comprehensive High School.

Ken Connors hosted today's CJAD 800 Morning Show. Joining Ken were political analyst Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman with his two minute checkup, Home Equity Bank's Pattie Lovett-Reid, entertainment reporter John Moore, Diane Riley, a senior citizen from Chateauguay, Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, Bruce Hogan and ScotiaMcLeod's Arnie Zwaig.

Prima giornata dello US Open 2025 che si è chiusa con i fuochi d'artificio - Medvedev è uscito (ancora una volta) al primo turno fracassando tutte le racchette dopo essere quasi riuscito a raddrizzare un match in una maniera che avrebbe fatto invidia a McEnroe e Connors. Sconfitte per Bronzetti e Nardi, bella vittoria per Darderi, buon esordio di Paolini. Djokovic ha sofferto solo un set (e una vescica) contro Tien.Da Flushing Meadows, Vanni Gibertini e Luca Baldissera portano le ultime novità e rispondono alle domande degli appassionati. Dopo il successo del 2024, viene riproposta in versione ampliata la raccolta di contributi per supportare Vanni e Luca nelle loro trasferte per seguire dal posto i tornei più importanti del circuito. Qui sotto il link per chi volesse dare il proprio aiutohttps://www.gofundme.com/f/dirette-e-trasferte-2025-luca-e-vanni-per-ubitennisRitorna Ubicontest, il concorso pronostici di Ubitennis con tanti ricchi premi. Scarica l'app e gioca per vincere la possibilità di andare a vedere di persona i campioni del tennis mondiale.https://www.ubitennis.com/ubicontest-2025/

What does it take to raise and coach a Grand Slam quarterfinalist? In this Tennis Insider Club episode, Bryan Shelton — former ATP pro, champion college coach, and father of rising star Ben Shelton — opens up about the unique challenges of guiding your own child through tennis.From growing up in Alabama to facing Boris Becker at Wimbledon, Bryan shares the lessons that shaped his career… and the philosophy that keeps his son grounded in a high-pressure sport.We discuss:The dangers of over-involved tennis parentsWhy mental skills matter more than strokes at the top levelHow to balance joy, discipline, and performanceThe difference between European and American confidence mindsetsWhy sometimes you have to “fake” confidence until you feel itBest Moments:[00:01:03] The Day Bryan Shelton Fell in Love with Tennis[00:03:00] Why He Chose College Over Turning Pro at 18[00:07:30] Facing Becker and Connors in His First Grand Slams[00:10:00] Breaking Into the Top 100: A Pro's First Goal[00:11:00] Wimbledon 1994: His Greatest Memory on Tour[00:14:00] From Player to Coach: Bryan's Second Career[00:17:00] How Ben Shelton Finally Chose Tennis at 11[00:23:30] Ben's Secret Weapon: Relentless Confidence[00:27:10] The Three Tournament Rule Every Young Player Needs[00:43:00] Balancing Dad and Coach on the Pro Tour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ken Connors hosted today's CJAD 800 Morning Show. Joining Ken were political analyst Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman with his 2 minute checkup, the Montreal Gazette's Bill Brownstein, ScotiaMcLeod's senior wealth advisor Arnie Zwaig, non-diet dietician Robin Glance, psychologist Keisha Gobin and McGill Biology student Ryan Hull.

Rory O'Neil, Tom Whelan, Dino Bartolini, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Hannah Stopnicki, Chris Bumbray

25:52- Chris Grollnek, Retired Police Detective Corporal and Active Shooting ExpertTopic: 3 killed and 10 wounded in mass shooting in Brooklyn 51:26- Gen. Jack Keane, a retired 4-star general, the chairman of the Institute for the Study of War and Fox News Senior Strategic Analyst Topic: Trump-Putin summit 1:03:11- Jack Ciattarelli, Republican candidate for Governor of New Jersey Topic: Israel trip 1:28:56- Philip Wegmann, White House Correspondent for Real Clear Politics Topic: Zelenskyy's meeting at the White House today 1:38:23- Mike Connors, Attorney at Law at Connors & Sullivan and host of "Ask the Lawyer," airing Saturdays at 6 p.m. and Sundays at 11 a.m. on AM 970 The Answer Topic: Estate Planning Gone Wrong 1:49:52- Commissioner Ray Kelly, the longest-serving Commissioner of the NYPD in history who was in charge of the Secret Service during his tenure as Deputy Treasury Secretary under President Clinton Topic: Mass shooting in Brooklyn 2:03:01- Daniel Hoffman, Ret. CIA Senior Clandestine Services Officer and a Fox News Contributor Topic: Trump-Putin summit, his meeting with ZelenskyySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't Touch that Connors, it's Circulating the Tapes, the MST3K watchalong Podcast on The AewchCast. On this episode, Aewch goes red, white, and blonde, as he reviews Swamp Diamonds. Plus, the short that gave the A/V club hope, What to Do on a Date.Watch Swamp Diamonds Right Here!The CTT Top Ten!I Accuse My ParentsGodzilla vs MegalonAvalancheThe StarfightersPrince of SpaceSquirmLords of the DeepThe Crawling EyeThe Day Time EndedTeenage CavemanSocial Media: @JustAewchEmail: aewch64@gmail.com

Connors shares about how he went from having no money to having abundance. The secret was GOD! Listen and watvch as Connor shares the keys that helped his faith in God grow. Want to become a partner?www.faithignite.us/donate

Today we had the pleasure of welcoming Jillene Connors Belopolsky, Chief of Staff and Chief External Affairs Officer at the Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA), to our Houston studio. Jillene joined the CCA in 2021 and has over a decade of experience in energy sustainability, strategy, and innovation. She previously served as Head of North America for Earth Security Group and in several senior roles at BP, where she developed strategies addressing the environmental and societal impacts of technology, climate change, and carbon management. Established in 2010, the CCA works to enable, influence, and accelerate local transitions to clean cooking solutions globally by supporting governments, unlocking and diversifying funding, strengthening enterprises, and fostering a harmonized, resilient ecosystem. We were thrilled to hear Jillene's insights on this important and often overlooked issue. In our conversation, Jillene shares an overview of the CCA's mission, scope, and focus on energy poverty, as well as her personal journey in becoming interested in working to alleviate energy poverty to enable people to live the best lives of their own choosing. We discuss the importance of energy access for prosperity, the scale of the challenge with 675 million people without electricity and 2.1 billion relying on polluting cooking fuels, and the health, environmental, and economic impacts of lacking clean cooking solutions, as well as why clean cooking is often overlooked despite its broad benefits. Jillene walks us through the CCA's range of solutions including induction stoves, improved biomass stoves, LPG with PAYGO models, ethanol solutions, and domestic biogas systems, alongside financing models and clean cooking performance standards. We explore ecosystem participants, from stove and fuel manufacturers to distributors and technology providers, as well as innovations such as smart metering, fuel ATMs, e-cooking tariffs, and monitored biogas systems. We touch on different LPG delivery methods, why Kenya is a leading example due to its prioritized clean cooking policies and regulatory environment, the $8.5 billion annual funding gap for deploying clean cooking solutions, the capital mix needed, government and international support, and opportunities to harmonize taxes and tariffs, build trade, and scale solutions across East and West Africa. Additionally, we discuss how businesses and individuals can support clean cooking solutions, the importance of a diverse mix of approaches, and clean cooking's immediate, cost-effective benefits for health, environment, and energy access. We cover the necessity of government leadership in creating an enabling environment for clean cooking access and economic development, why a combined government-private sector approach is needed in Africa, the urgent need for private sector involvement to accelerate progress, the strategic opportunity for energy companies to leverage their expertise and resources to support clean cooking initiatives, and much more. It was a thought-provoking discussion and we're very grateful to Jillene for sharing her expertise with us. For additional information on the CCA, their 2024 Annual Report is linked here. Mike Bradley kicked off the show by noting the 10-year bond yield (~4.3%) was unchanged as July CPI reported in-line with expectations. July PPI is due Wednesday, and if it also reports in-line, markets will be anticipating the first of three interest rates cuts for 2025 at the September FOMC Meeting. Initial Jobless Claims, Retail Sales, and Consumer Sentiment reports are all set to report later this week. The S&P 500 rallied ~1% on Tuesday mostly due to the in-line CPI print. Equity markets over the next few months will likely be more driven by economic/world events than equity fundamentals. The path of least resistance still looks up and to the right,

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This week, Scotty and Lyle talk about the retirements of players, the college game, the contracts of the Connors McDavid and Bedard, while also looking at who could be on the Olympics for some nations. 

On this episode of the Duffel Shuffle, Adrian and Sam talk with Connor Herson, a fellow Black Diamond Athlete and professional rock climber.Connor Herson is a standout American rock climber known for his bold ascents and technical mastery, particularly in crack and trad climbing. Born in 2003 and raised in a climbing family in California, he became the youngest person to free climb The Nose on El Capitan at age 15. Since then, he's climbed over 50 routes graded 5.14, including Meltdown, Magic Line, Cobra Crack, and Stranger Than Fiction. With achievements across big wall, sport, and trad disciplines, he's widely considered one of the most well-rounded and efficient climbers of his generation.Connor dives into his background in climbing, having been raised in a climbing FamilyConnor discusses balancing school and being a professional climberConnor talks about the role of mentors and climbing partners in his lifeAdrian, Connor, and Sam chat about Connors climbing achievements and his future plansYou can learn more about Connor on Instagram, @connor.herson and through his profile on the Black Diamond website https://blackdiamondequipment.com/blogs/athletes/connor-herson Follow our podcast on Instagram @duffelshufflepodcast where you can learn more about us and our guests. Visit our website at www.duffelshufflepodcast.com and join our mailing list. The Duffel Shuffle Podcast is supported by Alpenglow Expeditions, an internationally renowned mountain guide service based in Lake Tahoe, California. Visit www.alpenglowexpeditions.com or follow @alpenglowexpeditions on Instagram to learn more.

JBAY CHAMPION Connor Oleary joins us in the shed to share his breakthrough victory on the Championship Tour! Richard 'Dog' Marsh joins us on the phone from France as his coach and support on Tour, Pete Roberts as his fitness and wellness support locally, Kingy gives his insight and wisdom on everything Oleary & Domestic coach Woody breaks down his extreme excitement and highlights Connors dedication to surfing and always striving to be better in and out of the water! This podcast is all about community and support and nobody shows that better than our guest this week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the 11th running of the Race For the Future in Fort Worth, TX on September 14, 2025. This is YOUR chance to make a difference in a industry we all love so much. Important links: All the money goes to The Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology: https://dentallabfoundation.org/ All about the Race: https://dentallabfoundation.org/news-events/race-for-the-future/ Race website: https://fortworth.californiatriathlon.org/ TO DONATE: https://fdlt.memberclicks.net/donor-form#/ Select: Race for the Future Enter the name of the racer you want to support: BARB WARNER or THE CROWN JEWELS Enter the amount (One Million Dollars) We are back with two great conversations that Barb and Elvis got while attending IDS 2025 in the exocad booth. First up is a Canadian Denturist who was just on the podcast back September but has a LOT to update us on. Jade Connors found some time (and found us) to update us on all the adventures she has been on since your last episode, her entry in the Candulor KunstZahnWerk (https://www.candulor.com/en-us/kzw-winners-2025) competition, creating a work/life balance, and making sure patients get care beyond just a denture. Then we meet Lisa Aguirre, the Marketing Manager for DGShape, the makers of the Roland mill and so much more. Lisa talks about her history working on the clinical side, being with Spear Education, and getting up to speed on all things DGShape. She also talks about some of the new mills and printers that they were launching at this year's IDS. Take it from Jennifer Ferguson from Ivoclar. If you have a PM7 (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-equipment/programill-pm7) or are thinking about getting a PM7 (Take it from Barb, you should), Ivoclar had launched the "Ivoclar Block Module" that can speed up milling emax (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ips-e.max-cad) by 45%!! The best part is that you can try it for FREE for 90 days. All you have to do is send them a message on Instagram at Ivoclar.na (https://www.instagram.com/ivoclar.na/) or send a email to jennifer.ferguson@ivoclar.com. Now go mill emax faster! Special Guests: Jade Connors, DD, RDT and Lisa Aguirre.

Tipp stars Darragh McCarthy and Willie Connors sat down with OTB's GAA correspondent Tommy Rooney the morning after the night before at their team hotel in Malahide.

On the post-Wimbledon 2025 Mega Mailbag, Gill Gross responds to your comments, including: who will win the Career Grand Slam first between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, is there any precedent of Grigor Dimitrov's potentially history-altering injury, is Sinner already good enough to win Roland Garros next year, why is tennis discourse so tribalistic, why were there so many upsets at Wimbledon, what improvements did Iga Swiatek make to win Wimbledon, where does Sinner's ballstriking rank all-time, is Darren Cahill going to retire, is Novak Djokovic going after Federer and Connors title records, are Jack Draper and Ben Shelton Sincaraz's biggest threats, a Fabio Fognini retirement tribute, Nick Kyrgios's analysis on Amanda Anisimova, Roddick's take that Sinner slides too much, coverage of women's tennis on the show, Agassi's comments on Fritz's return and more. 0:00 Intro 1:40 Career Grand Slam 5:11 Dimitrov's Injury 10:50 Re-Analyzing RG Final 13:57 Tennis Tribalism Discourse 21:58 So Many Upsets 25:15 Swiatek Improvements 31:40 Sinner Ballstriking All-Time 34:30 Cahill Retirement 37:33 Djokovic Titles Count 40:49 Shelton & Draper Contendership 45:35 Djokovic Current Mental 49:55 SIncaraz Closeness 52:43 Fognini Tribute 57:02 Fritz or Zverev Slam 59:48 Sinner's Last 52 Weeks 1:02:55 Kyrgios on Anisimova 1:05:05 Chasing Sincaraz Mentality 1:09:55 Sabalenka Slam Issues 1:12:40 Sincaraz H2H 1:15:40 Sinner Grass sliding 1:18:13 Learning From Losing 1:21:30 Women's Coverage 1:24:20 Slow 2nd Serves 1:26:20 Agassi On Fritz 1:30:04 Sinner Emotion IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross 24/7 Tennis Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/wW3WPqFTFJ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_Gross The Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribe Become a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/join Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffee

Once upon a time, American tennis ruled the world—McEnroe was yelling, Connors was winning, and Sampras had the smoothest serve this side of Wimbledon. Now? Let's just say… pickleball might be giving tennis a run for its money. In this nostalgic and thought-provoking episode of Just Wondering, legendary broadcaster Norm Hitzges dives deep into “The Decline of American Tennis.” From the glory days of packed stadiums and national pride to today's dwindling spotlight, Norm breaks down how—and why—tennis slipped from the American sports throne. 

50 years ago Jimmy Connors was at the top of his game and ready to defend his Wimbledon title from a year ago… coming into the finals at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, Jimbo hadn't lost a set to any of his 6 opponents. Arthur Ashe was a huge underdog against the World's #1 player and in fact, many of Ashe's friends didn't attend the match for fear of Jimmy winning convincingly like he had the year prior over Ken Rosewall. But Arthur had different plans… and a strategy that worked perfectly against Connors… The normally hard-hitting Ashe implemented a softer approach, with lobs and drop-shots that kept Jimmy off balance for much of the match… and when it was all said and done, the 40-1 longshot had pulled off one of the biggest upsets in tennis history in becoming the first black man to become a Wimbledon champion winning in 4 sets, 6-1, 6-1, 5-7, 6-4. Already the first black men to win the U.S. Open and the Australian Open, Ashe cemented his place as a tennis legend with this third and final grand glam victory, this one being the least likely of the three. Ashe would win 76 Singles titles in his career, but only 9 more after his Wimbledon triumph, with his final one coming in September of 1978. 18 months later at the age of 36, he retired from tennis and set his sights on bigger things… Like changing the world. The humble athlete wasn't as vociferous as Muhammad Ali when it came to his stances… but he was every bit as effective in getting his point across. He became an advocate for Civil Rights, stood up against South Africa's Apartheid, and founded the Arthur Ashe Foundation for the Defeat of AIDS after contracting HIV from a blood transfusion. He died at the age of 49 and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously by President Bill Clinton as well as an award for lifelong contributions to humanitarianism named aptly, the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year Award in 1993. His life off the court was more impressive than his Hall of Fame career on the court and was chronicled in the documentary ‘Citizen Ashe', directed by Rex Miller and Sam Pollard. Miller grew up a fan of tennis and of Ashe and after a chance encounter with Ashe's widow, Jeanne Moutoussamy, the film had her blessing and Miller's expertise. The result being a wonderful sports doc that the New York Times said “Ashe's story certainly has moments of great drama and high tension, but, as a sports figure, he inspired decidedly undramatic sobriquets like 'the gentle warrior.' This documentary shows you a truer, sharper picture.” Rex Miller tells us how Ashe came up with the strategy that beat Connors in 75 at Wimbledon and how Connors dropped a lawsuit against Arthur the day after the match in England concluded. He tells the story of how he found lost audio tapes of Ashe, that became the primary voice of his film and a goldmine for a director. He recounts how being recruited by UCLA changed his life and how winning at Wimbledon was the crowning moment of his career which gave him a new sense of credibility and opened up his ability to effect change for the rest of his life. It's a show about a tennis player who was much, much more than that. Rex Miller helps tell the story of Arthur Ashe in his film ‘Citizen Ashe' and he does it again on the Past Our Prime podcast. Listen, download, share, review… Apple, Spotify, Amazon, IHeart, yada, yada, yada… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Connors returns to the podcast to dive into all the drama at Wimbledon, where the chase for the titles is on at The All England Club. Connors recaps the unfortunate events that led to Grigor Dimitrov retiring and Jannik Sinner advancing to the quarterfinals, and explains what to expect from the Italian as he prepares to battle rising American star Ben Shelton at less than full health. The host of "Advantage Connors" also examines Novak Djokovic's chances for a 25th major, Carlos Alcaraz's supremacy on the grass, and whether Taylor Fritz is a legit contender to go all the way in London. Connors also discusses how Aryna Sabalenka was able to fend off Laura Siegemund and reach the semifinals, and explains why it finally be the Belarussian's time at Wimbledon. The podcast host and tennis producer dives into Iga Swiatek's newfound game on the grass, Mirra Andreeva's ability to bounce back after Roland Garros, and American Amanda Anisimova's fortitude as she reaches the final four. Hosted by Mitch Michals.

24:49- Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale, Founder of Gallery Furniture Topic: Texas flooding 55:16- Mayra Flores, Former Republican Congresswoman representing Texas' 34th Congressional District Topic: Texas Flooding 1:03:09- Steve Forbes, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief at Forbes Media & the co-author of "Inflation: What It Is, Why It's Bad, and How to Fix It" Topic: Economic impact of Trump signing the Big Beautiful Bill 1:29:39- Hogan Gidley, Former National Press Secretary for the Trump campaign, former White House Deputy Press Secretary, and a Newsmax contributor Topic: Fourth of July festivities in Washington, Big Beautiful Bill, Trump's response to Texas flooding 1:41:53- Mike Connors, Attorney at Law at Connors & Sullivan and host of "Ask the Lawyer," airing Saturdays at 6 p.m. and Sundays at 11 a.m. on AM 970 The Answer Topic: Estate Planning Gone Wrong 1:53:53- Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, Representative for New York's 11th Congressional District Topic: Big Beautiful Bill, Zohran Mamdani 2:07:55- Wes Virdell, Republican member for the 53rd district of the Texas House of Representatives Topic: Texas flooding 2:17:14- Matt Rooney, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of SaveJersey.com Topic: New Jersey BudgetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Connors returns to share insights on building resilient hockey players and supporting out-of-market programs in the Texas Hockey League. A must-listen for anyone passionate about growing the game in Oklahoma and beyond!

Prakash Amritraj, Brett Haber, Lindsay Davenport and Jim Courier break down everything from Day 5 at Wimbledon on the TC Live Podcast. Jannik Sinner, the world #1, has been untouchable & unbreakable through the first two rounds. Can he keep it up? How spicy will things get between Iga Sviatek and Danielle Collins? Moreover, Jim Courier pops out of the coaches corner to show us what Taylor Fritz need to do to get past a complicated fourth round. And we'll travel back 50 years to the Ashe vs Connors all-American Wimbledon Final. A match that changed tennis for the better, and forever. All that and more on this episode of the TC Live Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Songwriter Cori Connors shares how leaving her garage door open — literally and metaphorically — became a powerful act of courage and community. She talks about embracing her mess, rejecting perfection, and offering connection through authenticity. If you've ever felt like you had to hide who you are to be accepted, this story will stay with you. Perfect for anyone navigating self-doubt, body image, or the pressure to appear put-together — and especially for women who are learning to show up as their full selves. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/how-to-find-magic-in-your-mess Sign up as a Supporter to get access to our private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. Episodes air each Friday! ⁠Get on the waitlist for Italy!⁠ Single traveler survey ⁠here⁠. Leave a rating and review Check out my ⁠workshops⁠! Follow About Progress on YOUTUBE! Book Launch Committee Free DSL Training Full Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Joe sits down with Jim and Amy Connors for a candid conversation about what it takes to share the cockpit, and the responsibilities of flight with your significant other. They discuss how Amy supports Jim with everything from pre-flight and post-flight tasks to cleaning and maintaining the aircraft. Together, they highlight the importance of training, clear communication, and teamwork in the air. The conversation also touches on cockpit technology, maintenance routines, and their adventures flying to the Caribbean. Whether you fly solo or with a partner, this episode offers practical tips and inspiring stories on how couples can enhance both safety and the joy of flying by working together as a team.

Presented with limited interruptions by:http://patriot-protect.com/KYLE (15% off Protecting yourself from scams/Identity theft)************************Shamgar Connors could die any day, but kidney failure and daily dialysis doesn't stop him from living a life most don't have the courage to live. Shamgar pushes for the world he wants his children to inherit, and pushes himself physically and spiritually towards making his time on the planet count.His efforts at school board meetings and for medical freedom have resulted in being kicked from the Virginia transplant lists. Despite a dire and life threatening situation, this is an interview full of humor and irreverence necessary to take a stand against the really dark forces dividing our country.Follow Shamgar on X:https://x.com/ShamgarConnorskeywords: corruption, whistleblower, health, activism, parenting, masculinity, Comic-Con, media, injustice, school, board, activism, humor, vaccine,faith,

On April 12th, 1903, Mrs. Frances Connors spotted a overcoat draped over a barrel at the corner of 11th Street and Avenue D in Manhattan's Alphabet City. The coat looked new, and it wasn't wet, even though it had been raining all night. "Who gets rid of a perfectly good overcoat?" Mrs. Connors wondered, and, "What's in that barrel?" Curiosity got the better of her, she sidled over to the barrel, lifted the coat, and SCREAMED...Call 888-MURDERY, that's 888-687-3379 to share your story of living with a disability, or, your real-life Kinda Murdery story, and YOU could inspire an episode of the show!Sources: The Ananconda Standard, "The Baffling Mystery of the Barrel Murder," by William J. Flynn, Sunday, April 19th and April 26th, 1914.Accessed via Newspapers.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

Episode 1734 - brought to you by our incredible sponsors: Inocogni - Take your personal data back with Incogni! Get 60% off an annual plan at ⁠incogni.com/HARDFACTOR⁠ and use code HARDFACTOR at checkout. Lucy - Let's level up your nicotine routine with Lucy.  Go to ⁠Lucy.co/HARDFACTOR⁠ and use promo code (HARDFACTOR) to get 20% off your first order. Lucy has a 30-day refund policy if you change your mind. Factor Meals - The Best Premade Meal Delivery Service on Earth - Get started at factormeals.com/hardfactor50off and use code hardfactor50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. 00:00:00 Timestamps 00:01:00 Story teasers & Happy Juneteenth 00:02:30 Bad week for “Connors” 00:05:45 Indiana couple caught fondling each other during a kids dance recital  00:19:45 796 dead babies discovered at a facility run by Nuns for Unwed mothers in Ireland 00:24:40 Conor McGregor caught on camera knocking a man out in a nightclub  00:26:10 Bank employee claims her co-worker traumatized her with a Chucky Doll during a training session  00:29:20 San Antonio special needs teacher gives students Hard Mountain Dew as a treat 00:35:55 Viral, Ted Cruz and Tucker Carlson interview clip 00:38:40 North Korea erases two men responsible for their warship disaster from photos, leading many to think they are erased from the Earth  00:40:00 ICE raids horse track and casino in Louisiana, forcing the casino to shut down in remembrance of Juneteenth   00:41:25 Update on Karen Read trial, and her balloon knot Thank you for listening! Go to patreon.com/hardfactor to join our community, get access to bonus podcasts and the Discord chat server with the hosts, but Most Importantly: HAGFD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Piscopo is broadcasting live from the WMCA Pastors Appreciation Breakfast at Ebenezer Urban Ministry Center in Brooklyn, NY 27:25 - Laura Sheaffer, General Manager of AM 570 The Mission and AM 970 The Answer, joins Joe Piscopo to discuss the planning of the Pastors Appreciation Breakfast, what the event entails, and the current collaboration between AM 970 The Answer and its Sister Station, AM 570 The Mission. Topic: Pastors Appreciation Breakfast 36:57- Gregg Jarrett, Legal and political analyst for Fox News Channel and the author of "The Trial Of The Century", joins Joe Piscopo to discuss the love once had for Los Angeles and what it has become today, describing it as a “hell hole” Topic: Los Angeles riots, other legal news of the day 51:19 - Bishop R.C. Hugh Nelson, Pastor of Ebenezer Urban Ministry Center, joins Joe Piscopo to discuss the community he has built in Brooklyn and the facilities at Ebenezer Urban Ministry, where the show is being broadcast from today. Topic: Ebenezer Urban Ministry Center 58:32- Gen. Jack Keane, a retired 4-star general, the chairman of the Institute for the Study of War, and Fox News Senior Strategic Analyst, joins Joe Piscopo to discuss the latest with Israel and Iran, along with how President Trump should deal with Putin. Topic: Israel poised to attack Iran 1:09:30- Arthur Lih, Inventor & CEO of Life Vac and the author of "Sorry, Can't is a Lie", joins Joe Piscopo live at the Pastors Appreciation to discuss this morning's event and Life Vac. Topic: Life Vac, Pastors Appreciation Breakfast 1:24:12- Hogan Gidley, Former National Press Secretary for the Trump campaign, former White House Deputy Press Secretary, and a Newsmax contributor, joins Joe Piscopo to discuss the latest surrounding President Trump and the state of the country economically. Topic: Latest from the Trump White House 1:34:08- Dan Buttafuoco, Founding Partner at Buttafuoco & Associates, joins Joe Piscopo live at the Pastors Appreciation Breakfast to discuss this morning's event and what Dan Buttafuoco will be speaking about for his presentation at the Breakfast today. Topic: Pastors Appreciation Breakfast 1:45:24- Mike Connors, Attorney at Law at Connors & Sullivan and host of "Ask the Lawyer," airing Saturdays at 6 p.m. and Sundays at 11 a.m. on AM 970 The Answer, joins Joe Piscopo live at the Pastors Appreciation Breakfast to discuss this morning's events along with his presentation today at the breakfast. Topic: Pastors Appreciation Breakfast 1:59:28- Taylor Mason, a Comedian who will be appearing at the WMCA Pastor's Appreciation Breakfast, joins Joe Piscopo live from the Pastors Appreciation Breakfast to discuss his comedy performance for this morning's breakfast. Topic: Pastors Appreciation Breakfast 2:07:36- Domenick Rizzo, Owner of D R Catering & Special Events, joins Joe Piscopo live from the Pastors Appreciation Breakfast to discuss the food that was being served at this morning's event, along with discussing some of Joe’s favorite pastas that he tried when he was in Italy. Topic: Pastor's Appreciation BreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Third Coast Percussion Month Continues! Ensemble Member, Technical Director, and Education Director Sean Connors stops by to talk about joining TCP, learning from early gigs, administrative challenges, and his version of the Glenn Kotche story (02:15), growing up in Bergen County (NJ), getting into percussion, and his experiences playing ultimate frisbee (26:35), going to Eastman (NY) for undergrad and studying with John H. Beck (39:10), attending Northwestern (IL) for his masters, studying with Michael Burritt, teaching after his degree, and creating performance opportunities for himself (55:00), getting his doctorate at Eastman, teaching at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, and getting the (literal) call to join TCP (01:04:30), finishes with the Random Ass Questions, including segments on great percussion experiences, random knowledge, The Mets, The Yoga Festival Story (Take 2), and the Sao Paolo Art Museum (01:17:10).Finishing with a Rave on the 2024 film Sing Sing and a WTF with Marc Maron podcast episode with Clarence Maclin (01:31:45).Sean Connors Links:Third Coast PercussionOther Links:“Haunt of Last Nightfall” - David T. Little“Bebop Riddle II” - Augusta Reed ThomasMichael BurrittJohn H. BeckLiz PesnelThe Cadets Drum and Bugle CorpsLive in Osaka - Eastman Wind EnsemblePeter ZlotnickAnnie StevensAll Quiet on the Western Front - Erich Maria RemarqueA Farewell to Arms - Ernest HemingwayWar and Peace - Leo TolstoyThe 1986 New York MetsBojack Horseman trailerThe Museu de Arte de São PauloRaves:Sing Sing trailerWTF - Clarence Maclin

Joel Bancroft-Connors: The No-Scroll Bar Rule—Empowering PO's Through Constraints Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. The Great Product Owner: The Collaborative Innovator Joel describes an exceptional Product Owner scenario at a large insurance organization where complementary skills created magic. Working with two different people - a business expert who understood insurance but lacked development knowledge, and a designer with user experience expertise - Joel suggested the designer take on the Product Owner role while collaborating closely with the business person.  This collaboration between complementary skills produced outstanding results. The great Product Owner understood that their role wasn't to control every detail but to unleash developer creativity by providing problems and context rather than prescriptive solutions. Joel's approach of "give the developers a problem and a canvas" allowed the team to innovate while staying focused on customer needs. This Product Owner fostered innovation rather than preventing it, demonstrating how effective collaboration can transform product development. The Bad Product Owner: The Business Analyst That Couldn't Let Go Joel identifies a problematic anti-pattern: the Business Analyst who transitions to Product Owner but can't abandon their documentation-heavy approach. While Business Analysts can make excellent Product Owners with proper support, those who insist on documenting everything create communication bottlenecks and slow down delivery. This creates a "telephone game" effect between the BA/PO and developers. Joel encountered one such individual who would declare "the developers can't do that" without giving them the opportunity to explore solutions. Following his "no-scroll bar rule" for documentation, Joel emphasizes that Product Owners should provide just enough information to enable developer creativity, not overwhelming detail that stifles innovation. When the problematic BA was replaced with someone who understood customers and trusted developers, the team's innovation flourished. In this segment, we refer to the book Liftoff, by Larsen and Nies. Self-reflection Question: Are you enabling developer innovation by providing problems and context, or are you stifling creativity with excessive documentation and control? [Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

Joel Bancroft-Connors: Sustainable Value—Redefining Success Beyond Profit Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Joel has evolved his definition of Scrum Master success over time, moving beyond traditional metrics to focus on what truly matters: sustainable value delivery. While Agile principles clearly state the goal of delivering value continuously, Joel emphasizes that success isn't just about making profit - it's about creating sustainable profit through sustainable processes and people practices. He challenges Scrum Masters to consider their "people sustainability metric" and asks whether their approach supports long-term team health and organizational resilience. Joel's definition encompasses three pillars: delivering sustainable value, maintaining sustainable processes, and ensuring sustainability for people. This holistic view of success requires Scrum Masters to think beyond immediate outcomes and consider the long-term impact of their practices. In this segment, we refer to the book Turn the ship around! by David Marquet.  Self-reflection Question: What is your people sustainability metric, and how are you measuring whether your Scrum practices support long-term team and organizational health? Featured Retrospective Format for the Week: Back to Basics Joel advocates for returning to the foundational retrospective format outlined in "Agile Retrospectives" by Derby and Larsen. Rather than getting caught up in complex or creative retrospective techniques, he emphasizes the power of following the basic steps: set the stage, gather data, generate insights, decide what to do, and close the retrospective. Joel stresses that there's an important arc to retrospectives that shouldn't be overlooked. By taking time to properly gather data and following the structured approach from the agile retrospectives book, teams can achieve more meaningful and actionable outcomes. Sometimes the most effective approach is simply executing the fundamentals exceptionally well. In this segment, we refer to the book Agile retrospectives, by Derby and Larsen.  [Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

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Joel Bancroft-Connors: The 90-Day Rule—Building Trust Before Disrupting the Status Quo Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Joel shares his first experience as a CSM at a traditional hard drive manufacturing company, where he learned the art of patient change management. Tasked with bridging the gap between a rigid mothership company and their agile startup division, Joel discovered the power of focusing on principles rather than processes. For six months, he concentrated on creating transparency and shifting focus from status reporting to "getting to done" without ever mentioning Scrum or Agile.  His approach followed what he calls the 90-day rule: "In the first 90 days - do no harm, but then have a plan to do something." By listening first and building trust, Joel helped the team deliver a product in just three months. He emphasizes the importance of making people feel valued and using "future perfect thinking" to envision desired outcomes before introducing change. In this episode we refer to Luke Hohmann's Innovation Games, the website and resource Manager-Tools.com, and Daniel Pink's book Drive. Self-reflection Question: Are you rushing to implement changes, or are you taking time to build trust and understand the current state before introducing new practices? [Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

Joel Bancroft-Connors: How Performance Reviews Killed a Great Agile Team Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Joel tells the story of a team caught in the crossfire of a poorly executed large-scale agile transformation. While the CTO championed going agile, they quickly checked out, leaving the organization without clear direction or understanding of why they were adopting agile practices. The company measured success through output metrics like "number of teams trained" rather than meaningful outcomes. Joel worked with an exceptional team that had built their own collaborative workspace and was performing well, but external forces kept pulling them out of flow. Performance reviews created internal conflict, leading team members to focus on individual success rather than collective achievement. The team ultimately fell into their own traps, with everyone "focusing on themselves and throwing others under the bus." Joel recommends balancing performance evaluations with 50% team-based and 50% individual metrics to prevent this destructive pattern. Self-reflection Question: Does your team truly understand why they are using Scrum, or are they just going through the motions of the framework? Featured Book of the Week: Start with Why by Simon Sinek Joel credits Simon Sinek's "Start with Why" as a transformational influence on his coaching approach. The book's central principle that "people don't buy what you do, they buy why you do it" fundamentally changed how Joel teaches Scrum. He realized he had been teaching Scrum incorrectly by focusing on the mechanics rather than the purpose. Now Joel listens to this book annually and has shifted his focus to helping teams and organizations understand why Scrum matters and why it's important. This shift from teaching the "what" to emphasizing the "why" has made his coaching significantly more effective and meaningful. Joel also mentions the book Coaching Agile Teams by Lyssa Adkins. [Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

53:42- Nicole Parker, Special Agent with the FBI from 2010 through October 2022 and a Fox News contributor Topic: FBI investigation into Boulder attack 1:00:52- David Wildstein, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of New Jersey Globe Topic: Trump's tele-rally for Jack Ciattarelli 1:13:56- K.T. McFarland, Former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor and the author of "Revolution: Trump, Washington and 'We The People'” Topic: Russia-Ukraine peace talks, Hamas 1:30:34- Mike Connors, Attorney at Law at Connors & Sullivan and host of "Ask the Lawyer," airing Saturdays at 6 p.m. and Sundays at 11 a.m. on AM 970 The Answer Topic: Estate Planning Gone Wrong 1:38:32- Laine Schoneberger, Chief Investment Officer, Managing Partner, and Founder of Yrefy Topic: Latest from Yrefy 1:51:20- Larry Elder, host of "The Larry Elder Show" on the Salem Radio Network, author of "As Goes California: My Mission to Rescue the Golden State and Save the Nation" and the host of the "We’ve Got A Country to Save" podcast Topic: Kamala Harris' potential gubernatorial bid in California, Alaska Cruise, other news of the day 2:04:18- Miranda Devine, columnist for the New York Post and the author of "The Big Guy" Topic: "Jill Biden’s ‘work husband’ Anthony Bernal may have played a key role in covering up Joe’s cognitive decline" (New York Post op ed) 2:14:53- Steve Guttenberg, actor, producer, and director best remembered for his roles in the "Police Academy" films and "Three Men and a Baby" Topic: His role in "Kidnapped by a Killer: The Heather Robinson Story" airing Saturday, June 7th at 8 pm on Lifetime, his storied acting careerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joel Bancroft-Connors: When Great Scrum Masters Fail—The Hidden Cost of Poor Value Communication Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Joel shares a powerful lesson about the critical importance of communicating value beyond team performance. Despite achieving remarkable success with multiple teams as an agile coach, Joel and his colleagues ultimately failed because they couldn't effectively demonstrate their value to leadership. The teams were thriving, but when budget cuts came, the coaching support was eliminated first. Without ongoing support, these successful teams began to deteriorate. Joel emphasizes that as Scrum Masters and agile coaches, we must actively communicate our impact and connect team success to business outcomes. Simply assuming that good team performance speaks for itself is not enough - we need to interact more with stakeholders and clearly articulate the value we create. In this episode, we refer to the TV series Ted Lasso, and the books Start with Why by Simon Sinek, and Coaching Agile Teams by Lyssa Adkins.  Self-reflection Question: How effectively are you communicating the business value of your Scrum Master activities to leadership, and what specific metrics or stories could better demonstrate your impact? [Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]