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Michael Urban completed his Masters of Science degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sport Psychology and Motor Behavior from the University of Tennessee in 2018. While attending the University of Tennessee, Michael had the opportunity to work with a variety of teams and individuals as a mental performance coach, including: baseball, basketball, golf, and track. Outside of a mental performance coach, Michael also served as a basketball coach at the middle school and high school level. Prior to graduate school, Michael attended Florida Gulf Coast University earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. During his time at Florida Gulf Coast, he worked with the Mens Basketball Program as a student assistant (2013-2016). Contact Michael: linkedin.com/in/michael-urban-m-s-cmpc-579320174 Email mjurban16@gmail.com If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe and leave a short review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen? It takes less than 60 seconds and it really helps. If you enjoyed this episode buy me a cup of coffee, make it a large: I'm trying to keep this episode free of advertisements and could use your help with the cost of bringing your this fun and entertaining podcast. Anything you can donate to the cause is greatly appreciated. To donate go to: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sifuRafael Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-call/id1546026323 Please leave a star rating and a review here Follow Coaching Call: Facebook: facebook.com/coachingcall Instagram: instagram.com/coachingcall Email: maxfitness@optonline.net LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/maxfitness Sifu Rafael is available for one on one coaching, seminars, and public speaking. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coachingcall/message
Our Best Interests: Life Lessons from Childhood Trauma to Adulthood
This time Jack and I welcome Dr. E. Kay Trimberger, Professor Emerita of Women's and Gender Studies at Sonoma State University and author of Creole Son: An Adoptive Mother Untangles Nature and Nurture, published by LSU Press 2020. The guiding adage for this episode is “The Apple Doesn't fall far from the Tree.” Kay's memoir recounts transracial adoptive motherhood using insights gained through the field of behavioral genetics. Using this body of research, she revisits key inflection points in raising her biracial adoptive son - who was born to Creole and Cajun parents - as a single white professional woman raised in an upper-middle class family. The key challenge Kay seeks to better understand is the development and persistence of Marco's addiction. What could she have done differently? What are the limitations of her influence as non-biological kin? In the case of her son Marco, “The Apple Doesn't Fall far from the Tree” may be an apt adage but don't be surprised to learn that the story isn't quite that simple. Nature and nature are inseparably tangled in their combined influence on the relinquished child. Still, we negotiate the relative weight of each in our conversation with Kay, with some attention given to the contribution of the primal wound as an alternative explanation for outcomes such as addiction and mental illness. In in the end, we had a thoughtful and honest conversation - not with a fellow adoptee this time but rather – with a social scientist and dedicated adoptive mother hoping to share what she's learned from a field of study whose roots were nearly antithetical to her sociological training. Among its other contributions, the book is a call to integrate findings from behavioral genetics into adoption practice and scholarship. A key point is that adopted kids and families may benefit from re-imagining the post-adoption family as an integration of the two existing families in a way that is more integrative than is typically seen in even today's open adoptions. Kay advocates for providing appropriate weight to those genetic influences that my predictably pose challenges and opportunities when raising an adopted child. -Michael Rocco Please help us to grow by subscribing, liking, and sharing the show! Leave us a Voice Message! We might play your comment on a future episode. https://anchor.fm/michael-rocco-author/message We hope you'll drop us a line and let us know how we're doing. If you have an adoptee story that you'd like to shed light on using an adage, please pitch your idea by email (michael.rocco.author@gmail.com) in a paragraph or two. We'll contact you within 1-2 weeks if your story is a good fit for the series. Contact Michael at Michael.Rocco.Author@gmail.com Michael on FB- https://www.facebook.com/Michael.Rocco.Author -contact Dr. Jack Rocco at JRocco34@aol.com; Instagram: #recycledchild: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackrocco/. Original song "Muse" composed and performed by David Russell (with Rob Ellenberg, collaborator and producer). Full album available at: https://open.spotify.com/album/6DejQjsIM0pQ7lMeH9EK57?si=6uaeCFy9R1eRGZeJMhCByw #adoptee #adoption #adopteevoices #adopted #transracialadoptee #adopteestories #adoptees #adopteesspeak #childhoodtrauma #cptsd #addiction #alcoholism #ptsd --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-rocco-author/message
Michael Reed gives his eight top tips for winning an employment tribunal, including:-knowing the legal test;cross examination tips; and,understanding what a 'win' is.Michael is the Legal Officer, Employment at the Free Representation Unit, and is co-author of Employment Tribunal Claims: tactics and precedents. Contact Michael via https://twitter.com/reedmj.Employment Status book - http://go.danielbarnett.com/books/employmentstatusSubscribe to Daniel Barnett's YouTube Channel. Listen to Daniel Barnett on LBC, the UK's largest commercial talk radio station. Join him every Saturday from 9pm for the LBC Legal Hour. Listen live on FM 97.3, DAB radio, online at lbc.co.uk or via the Global Player App. Listen to his latest show using the Global Catchup Player.This episode is supported by Beverly Hills Bakery, one of London's most established American bakeries, founded in Knightsbridge in 1990, offering a truly worldwide gift delivery service of gift baskets and gift tins filled with freshly baked, handmade mini muffins, cookies, brownies, cupcakes and cakes & pies. See all Daniel Barnett's books here. Get high-level access to barrister Daniel Barnett, for answers to your most complex HR and employment law problems. Visit http://www.hrinnercircle.co.uk for more information. Thank you for listening and please leave a review if you found this helpful. Subscribe to Employment Law Matters to automatically receive new episodes every Tuesday. If you have a question, or any feedback, please email podcast@danielbarnett.co.uk or tweet @daniel_barnett . © Employment Law Services Limited 2021. Any information on this podcast is for general guidance only. Please see our full terms and disclaimer.
Thank you for taking our quick and painless listener survey at friend.nicemaker.co. Michael Port is an NYT bestselling author, co-founder and CEO of Heroic Public Speaking. His latest book is The Referable Speaker: Your Guide to Building a Sustainable Speaking Career—No Fame Required, which he co-authored with Andrew Davis. What we talked about... Parenting picky eaters. Being born and raised in Manhattan, NYC. Michael's education at Tulane in New Orleans and his Masters's Degree in Acting at NYU Graduate Acting Program. Moving to Bucks County 17 years ago. Why he doesn't believe he's a writer, even after writing nine books including best-sellers. What question is the presentation answering? What book is the author answering? Do a little writing every day. Don't set pre-determined outcomes too early in your process. Julia Cameron The Artist's Way book and her Morning Pages. Deep thoughts on collaboration. In order to be a great partner, you have to know you can bring value and be appreciative of the value others bring. The best business partnerships are the ones where each person feels they got the better end of the deal. Aim for delivering “How to Think” speeches instead of “How to” speeches if you wish to deliver referrable keynote presentations. Moving beyond your personal brand to something bigger. The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris. Contact Michael at Heroic Public Speaking. Theme song is “Little Jane May” and the end song is “Funny Feeling” by AlistairChristl.ca Get your free copy of Improve with Improv by subscribing to the Nice Maker Newsletter at nicemaker.co ❤️ Friends of the Nice Podcast visit friend.nicepodcast.co
All Episodes can be found at www.speakingpodcast.com All Social Media + Donations link https://linktr.ee/speaking If you are interested in Meditation or learning Polish /Polish Properties please visit www.roycoughlan.com Awakening Podcast to Help Corruption & Fraud with Solutions www.awakeningpodcast.org Our Facebook Group can be found at www.facebook.com/speakingpodcast About My Guest: Michael has more than 40 years of hands-on experience in implementing Lean Technology and Leadership principles, including 22 years of mentoring, coaching, teaching and consulting experience in 18 countries. President of Leadership Excellence International Inc. USA Senior Lean Trainer for Expitris Worldwide, Malaysia Senior Advisor and Trainer for Lean Technology and Leadership Skills What we Discussed: - His Speaking journey in America & Russia - His 4 Toastmasters Clubs in 4 Countries - How Michael prepares and practices his speeches - Tips for Online Competitions - Cultural differences in he 18 countries that he spoke in - Secrets using a speaking translator - How to land the large corporations - Where to get your story's - Lean Managment - His Books + A free gift of a Book - How to help your employees - Why we should not promote people until they become incompetent and more How to Contact Michael: https://www.michaelwader.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iokuA8oi40g https://www.facebook.com/michael.wader.568 https://www.instagram.com/michaelwader/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/roy-coughlan/message
The SOGA association was born in March 2015 from a small group of believing volunteers to give the people of Soga a decent standard of living. The main fields of intervention are: Education, Health and Sustainability (food, environmental sustainability and economic autonomy). SOGA's Michael Görne joins us to tell us more from Penela in central Portugal. He is a husband, father to 3, and graduated in Catholic Theology from the University of Bonn. Formerly a professor of Moral and Religious Education in Cernache / Coimbra, he is the former President of the SOGA association and a missionary on Soga Island since 2011.Join us to find our more about this lesser-known aspect of Portuguese culture...Contact Michael at michael@soga.pt---Carl 'Your man in Portugal' Munson is available for one-to-one consultations as part of Expats Portugal's Ask Our Expats team - https://expatsportugal.com/ask-our-expats-portugal/ABOUT EXPATS PORTUGALWe are an online community-driven website and forum offering help and advice to the English speakers already living in Portugal or planning to move here. We have been servicing our community since 2005. You will find articles, member benefits, real estate advice, events and more.Visit our site: https://expatsportugal.comSupport us by becoming a Premium Member: https://expatsportugal.com/upgrade/To be kept up to date with future webinars visit: https://expatsportugal.com/calendar-whats-on/View our forum: https://expatsportugal.com/community/Check out our English-friendly business directory: https://expatsportugal.com/business-directory/Proud to use Streamyard - https://streamyard.com?pal=4668289695875072
This time, Jack and I are joined by Sergeant Brad Ewell, a Texas bomb squad law enforcement officer, late discovery adoptee, husband, and father of three. Brad situates his story within a quote by the French writer Marcel Proust, “The real voyage of discovery consists, not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” We unravel the relevance of Brad’s quote for adoption throughout our chat, but zero in during our discussion of the movies Truman Show and Sixth Sense. In the Truman Show, the creator/producer of the hyper-reality TV show says of Truman’s (the protagonist) lack of critical examination of his fabricated life “We accept the reality of the world with which we're presented.” Truman, and Brad too, discovered alternative realities in which deception no longer served as the foundation of an understanding of self. In the Sixth Sense, the main character, psychologist Malcolm Crowe, is unaware of his own death. In both movies, the familiar world is left unchanged subsequent to unearthing a fundamental truth about one’s context, but one’s ability to apprehend that world is drastically and forever transformed. -MR Please help us to grow by subscribing, liking, and sharing the show! Leave us a Message! https://anchor.fm/michael-rocco-author/message We hope you'll drop us a line and let us know how we're doing. If you have an adoptee story that you'd like to shed light on using an adage, please pitch your idea by email (michael.rocco.author@gmail.com) in a paragraph or two. We'll contact you within 1-2 weeks if your story is a good fit for the series. Contact Michael at Michael.Rocco.Author@gmail.com Michael on FB- https://www.facebook.com/Michael.Rocco.Author -contact Dr. Jack Rocco at JRocco34@aol.com; Instagram: #recycledchild: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackrocco/. Original song "Muse" composed and performed by David Russell (with Rob Ellenberg, collaborator and producer). Full album available at: https://open.spotify.com/album/6DejQjsIM0pQ7lMeH9EK57?si=6uaeCFy9R1eRGZeJMhCByw #adoptee #adoption #adopteevoices #adopted #transracialadoptee #adopteestories #adoptees #adopteesspeak #childhoodtrauma #cptsd #addiction #alcoholism #ptsd --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-rocco-author/message
We have a fellow Serial Entrepreneur stopping by the show today. Michael comes by to share with us how he is a traveling entrepreneur. His journey started at the age of 15 by running a few Instagram businesses. Tune in to hear: 1. How he made over $30K with a dropshipping business in a month. 2. How one failure made him the success he is today. 3. Top tips for entrepreneurs to navigate the digital marketing space. Contact Michael Website - https://michaelrgardiner.com/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/michaelrgardiner/ Join my FREE Facebook Group, From Overwhelmed Side Hustler to Confident CEO - https://www.facebook.com/groups/491939995132864
Michael F Schein and I talk about the power of #hype to raise awareness, attract customers, communicate a powerful message and drive growth. He has written an extremely engaging book, #TheHypeHandbook, that demystifies how brand builders have used hype to get enormous traction with very limited resources delivering breathtaking results in lightening speed. We explore how demagogues and publicists, businesses and champions of social good all use hype. Michael has distilled the 12 overarching strategies you can harness to build momentum that quickly grows without your involvement. It is a controversial topic and hype can be used for good or bad. Michael accepts that your intent determines the use you put it to, but in a crowded market with limited resources, overlooking to power of hype is a costly and potentially fatal error to your business. Funny, engaging and witty, Michael brings the subject to life. Contact Michael via linkedin.com/in/michaelfrancisschein Website: MicroFameMedia.com (Company Website)Twitter: MichaelSchein1--f you are the owner or CEO of a technology company and your goal is to grow your business and achieve real, sustainable hypergrowth with highly engaged and highly productive employees and clients who stick with you year after year, let’s schedule time for a brief conversation. To book a 1 to 1 with me or check out my 250+ podcast interviews with some of the best salespeople, sales leaders, sales psychologists, founders and entrepreneurs, trainers, coaches and authors click here - https://linktr.ee/marcuscauchi And if you want to become part of our global community #SalesAForceForGood #SAFFG, please DM me on LinkedIn or email me at marcusATlaughs-lastDOTcom
Michael Brennan co-founded tootoot in 2013 with a core mission of supporting the psychological safety and wellbeing of individuals by making it easier for individuals to talk about anything that was making them feel unhappy or unsafe. His idea for the app came after spending years being bullied but struggling to find a safe and trusted way to speak up. He wanted to create a simple app that would reduce the barriers children and young people face when trying to speak about their concerns. Following tootoot’s success in the education sector, this year Michael launched Stribe a new employee voice software for workplaces. Topics we discussed: We recorded this during the snow blizzards in February His history of being bullied Michael turning his life around by changing schools and becoming head boy Psychological Safety Tootoot app for schools Changes in bullying due to social media Building resilience with the school bell No barriers through cyber bullying Problems of bullying during Covid19 from home Success is impact, starting with improving one child’s life Mindfulness and mental health School and workplace priorities for mental health Stribehq.com - the app for psychological safety in the workplace How Stribe changes the workplace communication and people’s happiness at work We linked to the Happiness Index, and Chris Hyland’s episode It’s important to introduce technologies which replace and support face to face conversations How mindfulness improves productivity in the workplace Health benefits and the impact on productivity, but also on hiring and ‘employees’ benefits’ The cost of not supporting employees needs to be understood by everyone Employer-employee shift People as assets of organisations Importance of trust Contact Michael on LinkedIn Volker is a sales, strategy and leadership consultant. With a passion for coaching and mindfulness, helping individuals and companies to achieve more. In his podcast he interviews high achievers, entrepreneurs, consultants, visionaries, coaches, and mentors about their secrets and experience. Learn from the best! Find out more on his website or subscribe to his newsletter.
After graduating from NIDA in 2010, Michael began his career leading on stage at the Sydney Opera House in roles such as King Henry in Shakespeare's 'Henry V', and Valentine Coverly in Tom Stoppard's 'Arcadia'. Since turning his attention to screen, Michael has played roles in 'Hacksaw Ridge', 'The Luminaries', and 'The Nightingale'. In 2019, Michael was nominated for an AFI/ACCTA Award for Best Supporting Actor for his work in 'The Nightingale'. Contact Michael: info@michaelsheasby.com Work with Michael: https://www.michaelsheasby.com/process Subscribe to Michael’s weekly article: https://www.michaelsheasby.com/articles
Tom Brown III is back. In this episode, we delve into the importance of nature to our well-being and into how to live and thrive as the human animal that we are. Tom's bio: Tom, otherwise known as “T3”, has been a practitioner and teacher of primitive living skills, wilderness survival, tracking, and nature observation from an early age. Growing up in New Jersey at the Tracker School, he was raised with deep reverence and respect for wild places and the skills our ancestors used to live close to the land. After graduating high school, he spent a few years wandering the country, practicing the skills he learned as a child in both urban and wilderness environments. He eventually returned to Tracker School and after a few years became head instructor and director of operations. In 2009 he left Tracker School to start the Primitive Arts Collective, an outdoor education program that sought to teach people in small groups in many different states across the country. In 2016 Tom moved to Oregon and now works with Trackers Earth. Tom’s role at Tracker’s Earth involves being both the land steward and an adult educator. His unique insight and first-hand knowledge about how large groups of people interact with the landscape help him and the Tracker’s team ensure healthy land management practices. These pratices will benefit not only the students but also the wild things that are the centerpiece of these rural locations. Tom loves all things wild and free. During his downtime, you can find him on a river somewhere fly-fishing for steelhead with his Spey rod and exploring all the beautiful things the PNW has to offer. He is also the Foraging/Homesteading Coordinator and contributor for Anchored Outdoors. Tom's bio on Trackers Earth: https://trackerspdx.com/staff.phpTom's Instagram: Tom_brown3Tom's Website: www.tombrown3.com Contact Michael:1. ccerpodcast@aol.com2. http://www.goldams.com 3. https://www.facebook.com/EpistemeRx/4. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gold-2883921/External links to what we discussed and to further research:1. Biophilia: our love for and connection to naturea. "Humans have always been drawn to, dependent on, and fascinated by the natural world. Biophilia, which literally translates to “love of life,” is the idea that this fascination and communion with nature stem from an innate, biologically-driven need to interact with other forms of life such as animals and plants." (from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/biophilia)b. "a hypothetical human tendency to interact or be closely associated with other forms of life in nature " (from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biophilia)c. the biophilia hypothesis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biophilia_hypothesisd. The book Biophilia by E.O. Wilson will give you more information if you want to dig deeper: https://www.amazon.com/Wilson-Biophilia-Diversity-Naturalist-Library/dp/1598536796/2. Our need for naturea. "What is Nature-Deficit Disorder?" by Richard Louvhttp://richardlouv.com/blog/what-is-nature-deficit-disorder/b. "No More 'Nature-Deficit Disorder' " by Richard Louvhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/people-in-nature/200901/no-more-nature-deficit-disorderc. Nature Deficit Disorderhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nature_deficit_disorderd. The book "Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder" by Richard Louv will give you more information if you want to dig deeper: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Child-Woods-Children-Nature-Deficit/dp/156512605X/e. The book "The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative" by Florence Williams will give you more information if you want to dig deeper: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Fix-Happier-Healthier-Creative/dp/0393355578/3. Health and Fitness"Lack of exercise is a major cause of chronic diseases" by Boothe, Roberts, and Layehttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4241367/4. Aristotle and biologya. the stars for ancient Platonists seem to be like modern technology for too many moderns: it distracts them from and pulls their attention from life, the earth, and reality. Aristotle calls us to focus on life and this earth, and to be real. b. A quote about Darwin and Aristotle: "Charles Darwin's famous 1882 letter, in which he remarks that his ‘two gods’, Linnaeus and Cuvier, were ‘mere school‐boys to old Aristotle’, has been thought to be only an extravagantly worded gesture of politeness. However, a close examination of this and other Darwin letters, and of references to Aristotle in Darwin's earlier work, shows that the famous letter was written several weeks after a first, polite letter of thanks, and was carefully formulated and literally meant. Indeed, it reflected an authentic, and substantial, increase in Darwin's already high respect for Aristotle, as certain documents show. It may also have reflected some real insight on Darwin's part into the teleological aspect of Aristotle's thought, more insight than Ogle himself had achieved, as a portion of their correspondence reveals." (https://www.oxfordscholarship.com/view/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199287956.001.0001/acprof-9780199287956-chapter-15)c. . Prof. Armand Marie Leroi (Imperial College London), who wrote "The Lagoon: how Aristotle invented science," talking about Aristotle and biology (a beautiful and fascinating video):i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN8ortM4M3oii. same as above, but in four parts starting with this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW77zp-1Onsiii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYro4kkPxiAd. Aristotle and biology (article for philosophers or the "intelligent, studied layperson"): https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/aristotle-biology/5. Health and COVIDa. "Low Vitamin D Levels Tied to Odds for Severe COVID"https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200925/low-vitamin-d-levels-tied-to-higherb. "Obesity And Covid Death Rate Closely Linked In New Study"https://www.forbes.com/sites/jemimamcevoy/2021/03/04/obesity-and-covid-death-rate-closely-linked-in-new-study/?sh=4b606fa46436. Some info on social media and suicide.a. "Social media, internet use, and suicide attempts in adolescents" by Sedgwick, Epstein, et. al. https://journals.lww.com/co-psychiatry/Fulltext/2019/11000/Social_media,_internet_use_and_suicide_attempts_in.12.aspxb. "Suicide and Social Media" by Libby Mitchellhttps://healthcare.utah.edu/healthfeed/postings/2017/08/suicide-sm.phpc. "Social media use can be positive for mental health and well-being" https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/features/social-media-positive-mental-health/?fbclid=IwAR30NPrm6xKKludWyssYkwCf0WyEikExyTqrE88n58ysWxxrLYMuFFPOQagd. Suicide in the US: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suicide_in_the_United_States7. Embracing the cold -- in a smart mannera. The dialogue in "ICE SWIM | Feeling the power from the cold" is deep, beautiful, and poetic.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEDmZlVCCzcb. "Explained: How Tibetan Monks Use Meditation To Raise Their Body Temperature" by Jessica Bush: https://www.buzzworthy.com/monks-raise-body-temperature/c. "Harvard Study Confirms Tibetan Monks Can Raise Body Temperature With Their Minds" by Alex Kasprak: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/harvard-study-confirms-tibetan-monks-can-raise-body-temperature-with-their-minds/d. "Wim Hof, The Iceman Cometh | HUMAN Limits"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6XKcsm3dKse. Wim Hoff's Website: https://www.wimhofmethod.comf. Wim Hoff bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wim_Hof8. "The Science of Wool" https://weatherwool.com/pages/the-science-of-wool/9. Breathinga. How to breathe | Belisa Vranich | TEDxManhattanBeachhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sgb2cUqFiYb. box breathing: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321805#takeawayc. another about box breathing: https://www.healthline.com/health/box-breathing#getting-startedd. How to breath properly:i. https://www.coreexercisesolutions.com/belly-breathing/ii. https://yurielkaim.com/belly-breathing/10. Walking and running wella. "Kelly Starrett & the 12 Steps to Running without Pain" (podcast episode)https://lifeafterpain.com/info/posture/kelly-starrett-pain-free-running/b. "How Kelly Starrett and Japan Fixed My Running Form"https://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/how-kelly-starrett-and-japan-fixed-my-running-form-w209367/c. The podcast "Foot Function with Mobility Wod’s Kelly Starrett" (The Barefoot Movement Podcast 16 July 2019) is interesting and good. https://overcast.fm/+OOePzyCXMd. "Ready to Run" by Kelly Starretthttps://www.amazon.com/Ready-Run-Unlocking-Potential-Naturally/dp/1628600098e. "Becoming a Supple Leopard" by Kelly Starretthttps://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Supple-Leopard-2nd-Performance/dp/1628600837/f. The podcast "Natural Running with Dr Brett Hill" (The Barefoot Movement Podcast 28 June 2019) is interesting and good. https://overcast.fm/+OOeO-qNmUg. Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seenby Christopher McDougall, Fred Sanders, et al.: https://www.amazon.com/Born-Run-Hidden-Superathletes-Greatest/dp/0307279189/h. Natural Born Heroes: Mastering the Lost Secrets of Strength and Endurance by Christopher McDougall: https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Born-Heroes-Mastering-Endurance/dp/0307742229/11. Rewildinga. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rewilding_(conservation_biology)b. https://rewildingeurope.com/what-is-rewilding/12. The ecological role of mosquitoesa. https://animals.mom.com/mosquitoes-valuable-ecosystem-8494.htmlb. https://science.thewire.in/environment/the-ecological-importance-of-mosquitoes/c. https://www.nature.com/news/2010/100721/full/466432a.htmlImage and bio courtesy Tom Brown III
Another spitfire episode with a great friend of the show, Mike Maharrey! We discuss his podcast godarchy.org and some thought provoking ideas about how Christians might think about war. Even the ones we "win." Michael Maharrey serves as the national communications director for the Tenth Amendment Center and the managing editor of the SchiffGold website. Michael is the author of four books. Constitution: Owner’s Manual examines various constitutional clauses and principles through the lens of the ratifying conventions. Our Last Hope: Rediscovering the Lost Path to Liberty makes the historical, philosophical and moral case for nullification. Smashing Myths– Understanding Madison’s Notes on Nullification, digs deep into James Madison’s views on nullification, focusing on his writing’s later in life. Finally, Michael joined Tenth Amendment Center executive director Michael Boldin in penning Nullification Objections: Dismantling the Opposition, a book that takes apart the common objections to nullification one at a time. He’s also penned several e-books, including The Power of No: The Historical and Constitutional Basis for State Nullification to Limit Federal Power and Its Practical Application, The Constitution and the Report of 1800, and The Jefferson Letters, Vol. 1: Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions. Michael hosts his own podcast, Thoughts from Maharrey Head, as well as the Friday Gold Wrap podcast. Michael earned a degree in Mass Communications and Media Studies from the University of South Florida St. Petersburg. As a non-traditional student, he won several academic awards and was a member of the school’s ethics bowl team that placed eighth in the nation. Mike played for the USF ice hockey team at the ripe old age of 40, earning American Collegiate Hockey Association Academic All-American honors. He also holds a B.S. degree in Accounting from the University of Kentucky. Along with his formal schooling, he’s had the opportunity to associate with and study under some of the top academics in constitutional history and America’s founding principles. Michael speaks at events across the United States, and frequently appears as a guest on local, national and international radio shows advancing constitutional fidelity and liberty through decentralization. As a working journalist, Michael has written and reported for several newspapers, including the St. Petersburg Times, The Woodford Sun, and the Kentucky Gazette, covering local and state politics, and sports. Michael won a pair of 2009 Kentucky Press Association awards while serving as the sports editor for the Woodford Sun in 2009. He also worked for WLEX, NBC’s Lexington, Kentucky, affiliate writing web content for the station’s award-winning news website. Michael lives in sunny Yulee, Florida, with his beautiful wife Cynthia, and has two daughters and a son. Although a native Kentuckian, he spent much of his adult life in Florida and considers the Sunshine state his adopted home. In his spare time, he still plays ice hockey and is equally passionate about defending the Constitution and his crease. Contact Michael at michael.maharrey@tenthamendmentcenter.com Invite Michael to speak at your next event HERE.
In Michaels own words:"I didn’t sign up to be the spokesman for survivors of child abuse. In fact, this job sucks. I mean that. The truth is that the universe chose me for this role. I have been gifted the ability to navigate the most harsh and vicious child abuse to come out on the other side seemingly whole. I say seemingly because there will always be a part of me that was stolen. I cannot get that back. None of the rage, drugs, sex, rock n’ roll, or anger will give me that thing that was stolen.The world is both beautiful and brutal and I have seen the best and the worst of it. I know that the abuse I suffered has given me an undeniable strength that I was only able to tap into after falling face first into complete darkness. There is truth in understanding that Mindset is Everything. There are no shortcuts, trust me I’ve tried them all. There is hard work and on the backside of that is getting your life back."⏩ Contact Michael :https://www.thinkunbroken.com#LetsDoHumans #ThinkUnbroken #ChildhoodTrauma✨ Be sure to subscribe to our Channel for regular updates
On this episode of Design Cast I had the awesome chance to chat with Michael Cohen. Michael, aka ‘The Tech Rabbi’, is the Director of Innovation at Yeshiva University High Schools in Los Angeles. He is also the founder of letsdubbleup.com. Dubble Up’s mission is to “prepare teens with the skills today to stand out and showcase their unique ideas and strengths to their top university, dream company or the spirit to start their own.” Our conversation is really lively and filled with great insight, so I am sure that you will enjoy it! Remember to check the show notes to find out more about how to contact him... Now, sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Michael Cohen! Contact Michael at: thetechrabbi on all of the major social media channels. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message
In this episode, Dale & Val talk to Michael Lepage & Nate St. John about "How Technology is driving Next-Gen Project Risk Management". Are we ready for advanced technology? Do we have the capabilities, appetite and behaviours to take full advantage of tech? Find this out and more as we explore what is possible in this episode...Michael Lepage:Michael is the Chief Learning Officer and founder of Plan Academy, an online training provider for construction & engineering companies. He’s been a project controls trainer & consultant for the last 14 years and has taught 1000s of students how to use the popular Primavera P6 project management software package.Michael loves to train, lead live events & record training videos. When he isn’t recording video tutorials or looking for lag in a Primavera P6 schedule, he’s probably chasing after his 2 sons or strumming his guitar. Contact Michael at PlanAcademy.comProject Chatter Exclusive: get $75 off any course by heading to https://www.planacademy.com/chatterNate St. John:Nate began his construction journey working as a general laborer. After some time spent learning the trades, he went on to study Landscape Architecture and Construction Management. He later became a Construction Manager for a large Owner, overseeing capital improvement projects. He was then recruited by one of the largest Construction and Engineering firms in North America, where he sat on the corporate steering committee for planning and scheduling. Nate has first-hand experience with: pre-planning, baseline development, progress and execution, and closeout. He has worked on programs ranging from $2M to $6B dollars. He later became a trusted internal advisor for all-things-scheduling, in particular conducting forensic analysis and providing guidance during project claims.Nate was brought over to InEight by Dr. Dan Patterson, where they co-facilitated Risk Workshops. He is currently the Head of Product for Planning, Scheduling, and Risk at InEight. Contact Nate at Nate.StJohn@ineight.com#PAYITFORWARDJoin us today at https://www.projectchatterpodcast.com/ for access to bonus content!Don't forget to buy some Project Chatter merch in our Charity Shop, where all profits are donated to our charity partners.This podcast sponsored by:JustDo.comPlanAcademy.comget $75 off any course by heading to https://www.planacademy.com/chatterOur socials:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube
Episode 38 - Show NotesWhat you will learn in this episode:What brought Mike to TikTok as a LaywerAre there any challenges being a lawyer and being on TikTok?How he gained 3.5 million followers within 60 videos.Create content that educates, inspires, and entertains.Is consistency really key to success?How Mike is reaching a global audience and how it is impacting his business.What is the Law by Mike Cookie Cutter Secret to Success on TikTokShould you delete your underperforming videos?What can we expect to see more of from Mike and his team?MICHAEL MANDELLTikTok's #1 Lawyer3.9 Million FollowersTikTok: lawbymikeInstagram: lawbymikeLinkedIn: Michael Mandell SEBASTIAN PAREDESLaw By Mike - Manager Instagram: imsebastianparedesNeed legal advice? Contact Michael and Mandell Trial Lawyers!www.lawbymike.com***Hello. I'm Kyle, your host and founder of BizTok. Are you ready to take your personal brand or business to the next level? My podcast will help you understand how to market on TikTok so you can connect to your future global community, and grow your influence? Visit biztok.co to see how we can work together, and be sure to follow me on TikTok at BizToker. Here's a special treat for you: Use my Buzzsprout affiliate link to sign up for their podcast media hosting and get a $20 Amazon gift certificate. I've gotten to know the Buzzsprout team over this last few months and love their customer service so much.Support the show (https://paypal.me/biztok)
One of the most important people to have on your team as a property investor is a mortgage broker. But how can you actually find a good mortgage broker? Contact Michael at Mortgage Broker Sydney 0:54 – Start with a recommendations1:15 – Look at customer reviews, level of experience and time in industry1:50 – Access […] The post How To Choose a Good Mortgage Broker appeared first on On Property.
We have friend of the pod Michael B. on to discuss Amanda Petrusich's article for the New Yorker titled "Against Chill: Apathetic Music to Make Spreadsheets To", a fifteen dollar minimum wage, unsavory workplace experiences, pyramid schemes, and the liberation of Grimes. Contact Michael at idiot@mikebecerra.com Music (in order of appearance): "Data Link" - /body "Lost in the Supermarket" - The Clash "A Roomful of Memories and Longing" - Celestial Alignment "Gaze" - Robin Guthrie & Harold Budd "You Get What You Give" - The New Radicals
Why do 70% of employees hide from difficult conversations? Why in an age where we are hyperconnected in true connection at an all time low? (Did you know that when you lose wifi, the most common emotion we feel is ... isolation!)? I'm in conversation with Michael Brody-Waite. Definitely one of my most insightful and valuable interviews. "The way we treat others is the way we treat ourselves", says Michael. We explore how we harm ourselves and those we serve by hiding behind one or several of 4 masks. Do you: Hold back your unique perspective? Hide your weaknesses? Not know when to say no? Not surrendering to the outcome Michael’s TEDx Nashville YouTube video “Great Leaders Do What Drug Addicts Do” is stunning. It's been seen by over one million people in over twenty-five countries and provides insight into his seventeen-year journey from addiction and near homelessness to CEO and co-founder of an Inc. 500 startup that he sold to a publicly-traded company. https://www.ted.com/talks/michael_brody_waite_great_leaders_do_what_drug_addicts_do?language=en This talk grabbed my attention. It sparked the #MaskFreeMovement and brought awareness to Michael’s Mask-Free Program, built on three principles inspired by his recovery, showing leaders how to achieve balance, reclaim energy, and thrive in work and life.Michael is a recovering addict, acclaimed speaker, entrepreneur, award-winning three-time CEO, leadership coach, and author. His accomplishments include being named a Most Admired CEO, named to the Top 40 Under 40, and being recognised by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce as Healthcare Entrepreneur of the Year.Today, Michael is on a mission to teach individuals, organisations, and communities how to lead themselves by living mask-free. In his personal time, he is focused on being the best husband, father, and recovering addict he can be. For more information, please visit www.MichaelBrodyWaite.com to learn how the Mask-Free Program can help you & your organisation thrive. Contact Michael via LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/michaelbrodywaite Website - michaelbrodywaite.com (Personal Website) Twitter - mikebrodywaite To book a 1 to 1 with me or check out my 250+ podcast interviews with some of the best salespeople, sales leaders, sales psychologists, founders and entrepreneurs, trainers, coaches and authors click here - https://linktr.ee/marcuscauchi
Andy and Jessica welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board. Today, they are going to talk about why now is the best time to buy a business. Yes! Now. In the middle of a pandemic, even though the uncertainty. There are plenty of reasons to be an entrepreneur and lots of opportunities rising at this particular moment in history. The current market is creative and dynamic with many buyers and businesses ready to be acquired. In this episode, you will hear some great interviews from actual buyers and sellers who will share their selling experiences during COVID-19. Also, Michael Shea gives the main reasons why now is a great time to buy a business. Listings of the week: Michael Ziff (UK, London). Jewelry business with six shops on the South coast of England, established in 1982. Great opportunity for international buyers. Asking Price: 2.28 million pounds (1.5 million upfront). Contact Michael at mziff@tworlduk.com or call (004) 7712-867215 Key takeaways: [8:05] Leo Sharky, recent buyer of an HVAC company [8:19] Leo talks about his background in business and how he became the owner of an HVAC company. [11:48] Leo shares what he found attractive about this particular deal. [15:45] Leo shares another outstanding aspect of this deal. [16:55] Leo shares what he learned during the process of buying a business in the middle of a pandemic. [18:52] Leo talks about his new business. [20:25] Deal of the week : Gary Goldwasser (Rocky Mountains) sold a large landscape/nursery in the Denver metro area that was making $8.9 million in revenue before COVID-19. The buyer raised all the capital from a private equity firm; the deal was structured into three parts: money upfront, the buyer kept 20% equity of the business, and the option for each to sell at any time. SDE: $5 million. Final Price: $18.3 million. [26:18] Dave Mena from Militello's Italian bakery shares how he got into business. [29:55] Dave shares why he didn't want to start a business from scratch again. [31:51] How to best approach the market place. [33:51] Dave shares the specifics about the transition from the previous to his new business. [36.00] Listing of the week: Michael Ziff (UK, London) Jewelry business with six shops on the South coast of England, established in 1982. Great opportunity for international buyers. Asking Price: 2.28 million pounds (1.5 million upfront). [38:42] Michael Shea (Central Florida) explains why this is a good time to buy a business. [42:41] Michael shares what he considers are the first steps in looking for a business. [46:33] Michael shares some “prophetic” videos he found from 2008/9. Mentioned in this Episode: The Deal Board Podcast United Franchise Group Transworld Business Advisors Transworld on Linkedin Transworld on Facebook Call us — (888) 711-9018 Email us thedealboard@tworld.com Jay Moody HVAC Contact Gary Goldwasser at gary@tworld.denver.com or call (303) 748-7420 Militello's Italian Bakery Contact Michael Ziff at mziff@tworlduk.com or call (004) 771-286-7215 Reach Michael Shea at mike@tworld.com or call (321) 287-0349.
"Griff" Griffith joins us to discuss:-his background and how he became interested in nature-the flora, fauna, land, and First Peoples of Northern California-how First Peoples influenced their local ecologies-the importance of fire to some ecosystems-Kyle Burgess, "The Cougar Guy," and his Mountain Lion encounter that went viral-books Griff recommends-the importance of predators to keep ecosystems healthy for humans-habitat fragmentation-and moreAbout Griff: "As the host of Animal Planet’s online show 'Wild Jobs,' and a lifetime wildlife conservationist, John 'Griff' Griffith believes in the importance of relationships: wildlife to earth, wildlife to plants, wildlife to people, and people to people. This philosophy has led to many rewarding collaborations, including being selected by Earth Island Institute as one of four Americans to serve as low-impact ecotourism advisors to Siberia, being featured in the celebrated documentary 'Diversity and Inclusion in Our Wild Spaces,' and having his work introduced twice in the book, When Mountain Lions Are Neighbors. "His lifelong commitment to wildlife and people also includes a seventeen-year career as a supervisor in a youth development program called the California Conservation Corps, where he led groups of young adults, often from distressed communities, to restore natural areas and wildlife populations in a process he calls 'rewilding.' He often made videos with these Corps members, a few of which have gone viral. His most famous video 'Boss Dances Like a Boss' has 7 million views on YouTube alone and was featured on The Today Show, Headline News, Good Morning America, various international programs, and MTV’s Ain’t That America and Ridiculousness. Several of his other videos have been featured on the show RightThisMinute."In 2014, he also created the BioBlitz Dance for National Geographic and their BioBlitz events. The dance spread worldwide, with BioBlitz Dance videos coming from over 10 different countries. Two years after he created the dance, National Geographic flew John and two of his Corps members to Washington, D.C., to do the BioBlitz Dance onstage with Gary Knell, CEO of the National Geographic Society, and Sally Jewell, former Secretary of the Interior. The BioBlitz Dance is still being enjoyed at outdoor events all over the world, and became the official dance of several schools, kids’ camps, and P-22 Day Festivals, in Los Angeles. "When John is not writing, presenting, or making videos for his own online platforms, he’s helping people connect to the redwood region as a natural and cultural resource interpreter for California State Parks."Contact Griff:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GriffWildInstagram: @TheNatureNutYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TotemMagicGoingMADWild Jobs: https://www.facebook.com/watch/AnimalPlanet/341870596689084/Contact Michael:1. ccerppodcast@aol.com2. http://www.goldams.com 3. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gold-2883921/ 4. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152144714995033/Join us at CCERP on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152144714995033/Show notes1. Griff dance videosa. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKNhCjA0pdUb. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxDQHPvlD7A2. BioBlitz dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNpKrHgW9ow3. Animal Planet's Wild Jobs program: https://www.animalplanet.com/tv-shows/wild-jobs/4. Doug Tallamya. Bioi. https://www.udel.edu/faculty-staff/experts/douglas-tallamy/ii. https://www.udel.edu/canr/departments/entomology-and-wildlife-ecology/faculty-staff/doug-tallamy/iii. https://www.humansandnature.org/doug-tallamyb. Bringing Nature Home by Douglas W. Tallamyhttps://www.amazon.com/Bringing-Nature-Home-Wildlife-Expanded/dp/0881929921/c. Nature's Best Hope by Douglas W. Tallamyhttps://www.amazon.com/Natures-Best-Hope-Approach-Conservation/dp/1604699000/d. "Meet the Ecologist Who Wants You to Unleash the Wild on Your Backyard" by Jerry Adlerhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/meet-ecologist-who-wants-unleash-wild-backyard-180974372/5. E.O. Wilsona. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E._O._Wilsonb. https://eowilsonfoundation.org/e-o-wilson/c. Some of his booksi. Half-Earth: Our Planet's Fight for Life by Edward O. Wilsonhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZAT8VNE/ii. Tales From the Ant World by Edward O. Wilsonhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZAT8VNE/iii. Consilience: The Unity of Knowledge by E. O. Wilsonhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P5557DK/6. Eel River a. https://www.rivers.gov/rivers/eel.phpb. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eel_River_(California)7. Sinkyone Wilderness State Parka. http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=429b. https://www.stateparks.com/sinkyone_wilderness.htmlc. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinkyone_Wilderness_State_Park8. Humboldt Redwoods State Parka. https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=425b. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humboldt_Redwoods_State_Park9. Yuroka. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yurokb. https://www.yuroktribe.orgc. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Yurok10. Wiyota. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiyotb. http://www.wiyot.us11. Hupaa. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hupab. https://factcards.califa.org/cai/hupa.html12. Tribes of California: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/db/California_tribes_%26_languages_at_contact.png/1200px-California_tribes_%26_languages_at_contact.png13. The Ecological Benefits of Fire (a bit to get some idea about it and start looking into it)a. https://www.nationalgeographic.org/article/ecological-benefits-fire/b. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_ecologyc. https://learnforests.org/sites/default/files/EcologicalRoleofFire.pdfd. https://fireecology.springeropen.com/articles/10.1007/BF03400628e. http://pacificbio.org/initiatives/fire/fire_ecology.html14. Before the Wilderness: Environmental Management by Native Californians by Kat Anderson and Thomas C. Blackburn: https://www.amazon.com/Before-Wilderness-Environmental-Californians-Anthropological/dp/0879191260/15. 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. Mannhttps://www.amazon.com/1491-Revelations-Americas-Before-Columbus/dp/1400032059/16. Kyle Burgess and the Mountain Liona. Original videoi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Pg2CDCm34wii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xu3FBGQ2Eoiii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ktRhBcHza4b. Griff's interview of Kyle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grmIkU6Et4Ac. Griff talking about Mountain Lions and Kyle's incident: https://www.facebook.com/NorthCoastRedwoods/videos/347371733000314d. "Cougar Experts Weigh In On That Viral Video" by Sara Tabinhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/saratabin/2020/10/15/cougar-experts-weigh-in-on-that-viral-video/e. " ‘I don’t feel like dying today’: Utahn describes how he survived 6-minute cougar encounter" by Katie McKellar: https://www.deseret.com/utah/2020/10/12/21513450/utah-cougar-mountain-lion-encounter-viral-provo-slate-canyon-attack-stalk-survive17. Kyle Burgess's "I Am the Cougar Guy" website: https://www.iamthecougarguy.com18. Cougar Conservancy: https://cougarconservancy.org/19. Mountain Lion Foundation: https://mountainlion.org/20. Wolves of Yellowstonea. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vF4F7yvMlAMb. https://www.pbs.org/strangedays/episodes/predators/experts/yellowstonewolves.html?fbclid=IwAR0cuFEBV9alZ-0xg28Nv6yr5vALGl27q2EJTeOs8G3czK2JnoIH6v_wvtMc. "How Wolves Change Rivers:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysa5OBhXz-Q21. The importance of predators (a bit to get some idea about it and start looking into it)a. "The Crucial Role of Predators: A New Perspective on Ecology" by Caroline Fraserhttps://e360.yale.edu/features/the_crucial_role_of_predators_a_new_perspective_on_ecologyb. "The Ecological Importance of Predators" https://www.nrdc.org/sites/default/files/predatorimportance.pdfc. "The Importance of Predators"https://www.predatordefense.org/predators.htmd. "Top Predators Key to Ecosystem Survival, Study Shows" by Bjorn Carey https://www.livescience.com/4171-top-predators-key-ecosystem-survival-study-shows.html22. Keystone speciesa. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRGg5it5FMIb. "Robert Paine, UW ecologist who identified ‘keystone species,’ dies at 83:" https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/robert-paine-uw-ecologist-who-identified-keystone-species-dies-at-83/c. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_T._Paine_(zoologist)d. "The Ecologist Who Threw Starfish" by Sean Carroll: http://nautil.us/issue/34/adaptation/the-ecologist-who-threw-starfish23. The Kaibab: a need for predators and good ecologya. "The Lesson of the Kaibab"https://www.biologycorner.com/worksheets/kaibab.htmlb. "Was Aldo Leopold Right about the Kaibab Deer Herd?" by Binkley, Moore, et. al. http://www.rmtrr.org/data/Binkleyetal_2006_Ecosystems.pdf24. Habitat Fragmentation (a bit to get some idea about it and start looking into it)a. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Habitat_fragmentationb. "Negative and positive effects of habitat fragmentation on animals"https://www.animal-ethics.org/negative-and-positive-effects-of-habitat-fragmentation-for-animals/c. "Causes and consequences of habitat fragmentation in river networks" by Fuller, Doyle, et. al. http://www.jlakes.org/config/hpkx/news_category/2016-03-22/Fuller_et_al-2015-Annals_of_the_New_York_Academy_of_Sciences.pdfd. "Ecological Responses to Habitat Fragmentation Per Se" by Lenore Fahrighttps://www.glel.carleton.ca/PDF/webDump/17FahrigAREES.pdfBio and picture courtesy John "Griff" Griffith.
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In this episode, local Naturalist Rose Holmes joins us to discuss:-her background and her interest in nature-the Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve (KMP)-what she and the other Naturalists do there-what programs the KMP has -what plants and animals are thereAbout Rose: "Rose Belzung Holmes developed a love and appreciation of nature through an upbringing in the Texas Hill Country, in the Twin Sisters area just south of Blanco, Texas. Spending time exploring the landscape and collecting bugs, plants, snakes, and fossils encouraged her interest in exploring careers that had roots in the environment. She received a B.S. in Rangeland Ecology and Management (2008) and a M.Ed. with a teaching certificate (2011), both from Texas A&M University in College Station. Her favorite part of education was the hands on applications, and she discovered a passion for teaching and sharing what she learned as well. After graduation, she moved to the Spring area with her new husband and spent a few months working part-time for the Texas A&M Forest service at the W.G. Jones State Forest office in Conroe as a program outreach coordinator. While only with the Forest Service for less than six months, she made connections with other enthusiastic professionals in the Forest Service as well as other industries that would continue to build and grow knowledge and networks up to the present day. It was during this time that she developed a new passion for trees and began the process of learning and studying to become a Certified Arborist. One thing she continued to learn is that there is always something to learn! "Rose began working for the Harris County Precinct 4 Parks department in 2012, and began her career as an education programmer stationed at Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center in Humble, TX. During her time here, she continued to study trees, birds, bugs, aquatic science, and any new information she could glean from other experienced naturalists. Over time, she has fulfilled other roles in the parks department including Forester, Naturalist, KMP Director, and Assistant Superintendent. Rose moved over to Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve after its opening in 2017 to grow and lead the educational programs offered to the public at KMP and other nearby locations. She enjoys the beauty of the area and exploring wild places when the time allows; and while she doesn’t get to lead programs as often any more, educating and interacting with the public is still her favorite part of the job. Her favorite programs to teach include topics of trees, plants, birds, bugs, and aquatic sciences. "When not at work, Rose enjoys sewing, quilting, crafting, baking and spending time with her two young kids (2 and 3 years old) and husband. A favorite family activity is walking down to the neighborhood pond to visit the turtles (and the playground of course)."Contact Michael:1. ccerppodcast@aol.com2. http://www.goldams.com 3. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gold-2883921/ 4. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152144714995033/Join us at CCERP on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152144714995033/Show notes.1. KMP Website: www.hcp4.net/kmp2. KMP Facebook: www.facebook.com/KickerilloMischerPreserve/ 3. HCP4 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC704BVwMNvBrB9UceZMLjIw4. HCP4 digital resources: www.hcp4.net/learning 5. Videos we discusseda. Poison Ivy Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8e-alq1friA&t=4sb. Turtle Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ms8XeWpPWcc. Insects Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQxuu0PNqTId. Water Quality Video: (to come)f. History of KMP: https://youtu.be/kMv8Coj9r8w6. Potency poison ivy: some are not at all allergic, some are severely allergic, some are only mildly or only moderately allergic.a. https://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/story/news/education/usm/2018/07/24/poison-oak-ivy-what-you-should-know-most-common-allergies-us/778441002/b. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poison_ivy7. Turtlesa. Common Musk Turtlei. https://www.texasturtles.org/eastern-musk-turtleii https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sternotherus_odoratusb. Box Turtlesi. https://www.texasturtles.org/ornate-box-turtleii. https://www.texasturtles.org/three-toed-box-turtleiii. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Box_turtlec. Red-eared Slideri. https://www.texasturtles.org/red-ear-sliderii. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-eared_sliderd. Mud Turtlei. https://www.texasturtles.org/mississippi-mud-turtleii. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinosternone. Snapping Turtlei. https://www.texasturtles.org/eastern-snapping-turtleii. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelydridaeiii. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_snapping_turtlef. Alligator Snapping Turtlei. https://www.texasturtles.org/alligator-snapping-turtleii. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alligator_snapping_turtleg. Soft Shell Turtlei. https://www.texasturtles.org/smooth-soft-shellii. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trionychidae8. North Houston Astronomy Cluba. http://astronomyclub.org/nhacwp/b. https://www.facebook.com/NorthHoustonAstronomyClub9. Houston Audobon Society: https://houstonaudubon.orgPicture and bio courtesy Rose Holmes.
MPF Discussion with Michael ShevackHow to Follow Your Yellow Brick Road Michael Shevack Michael Shevack has been active in inter-faith dialogue around the world, for over two decades. The author of 6 books, Shevack has taught Spirituality and Comparative Religion in the School of Social Welfare at the State University of New York (Stony Brook), and Business Spirituality at the Iacocca Institute for Global Entrepreneurship at Lehigh University. He’s a consultant to many companies, including non-profits, and UN NGO’s. Prior to his ordination as a rabbi, he was a “Mad Man”. He wrote G Gillette. The Best a Man Can Get, a campaign still running in 120 countries. His work on Apple Computers won him an award at the Cannes Film Festival. He lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania with his wife Teddy, and three children, Christian, Adam, and Zoe. On this episode of My Perfect Failure (How to Follow Your Yellow Brick Road) We discuss Michael’s wonderful new book - SOUL LESSONS FROM THE WIZARD OF oz. Michael explainsin the story of the Wizard of Oz there are deep spiritual lessons that can help us all experience greater happiness, greater prosperity, and greater wholeness. The Yellow Brick Road, and all the characters from the story, are part of the spiritual path to being a Powerful, Enlightened Soul. Michael explains how we can all discover our very own yellow brick road and live the life of our dreams. Some of the areas we cover. · Engage in spiritual discipline · The need to find time to listen to your inner voice · Move past your fear and your reality will change)· We discuss how Michael writing G Gillette. The Best a Man Can Get, a campaign still running in 120 countries.· Everybody has their own fire where exists a gift. We can all find gifts in our misery Purchase: Soul Lessons from the Wizard of Oz: How to Follow Your Yellow Brick Road:· Soul Lessons from the Wizard of Oz: How to Follow Your Yellow Brick Road: Shevack, Michael: 9781796300949: Amazon.com: Books Contact Michael to hire or to collaborate· ozsoullessons.com Contact Michael on his website· Michael Shevack | Michael Shevack
Dan joins us to discuss-our nature as fission-fusion rational, social animals-how that nature informs how we react to COVID -how that nature has allowed us to survive through history-what "fission-fusion" means-human history in North America-some history of human-animal interactions in North America-human culture-what science is-the importance of "interdisciplinary" thinking-the content of his forthcoming book “Wild New World: Humanity Encounters America’s Animals”and more.About Dan: Dan Flores is a writer and Professor Emeritus of the History of the American West at the University of Montana. A native of Louisiana and currently a resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, he has written for the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Tribune, and numerous magazines. He is the author of ten books, most recently American Serengeti: The Last Big Animals of the Great Plains, which received the Stubbendieck Distinguished Book Prize in 2017, and Coyote America: A Natural and Supernatural History, a New York Times Bestseller, winner of the Sigurd Olson Nature Writing Award, and a 2017 Finalist for PEN America’s E. O. Wilson Prize in Literary Science Writing. His current book project, “Wild New World: Humanity Encounters America’s Animals” is a big history of the human/wild animal story and will be published by W. W. Norton in 2022. Contact Michael:1. ccerppodcast@aol.com2. http://www.goldams.com 3. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gold-2883921/ 4. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152144714995033/Join us at CCERP on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152144714995033/Show notes. (To come)Picture and bio courtesy Dan Flores.
Level 3 CyberTracker certified tracker and author Janet Pesaturo joins us to discuss:-her background-her start in tracking -why she loves tracking and using game cams-what is involved in tracking and using game cams-her book Camera Trapping Guide: Tracks, Sign, and Behavior of Eastern Wildlife-Bobcat behavior and lifestyle -Fisher behavior and lifestyle-Bear tracking and making behavior -animal nature, animal consciousness, human philosophy of animal consciousness, the nature of science, and the history of science-what she has learned from tracking and using game camsAbout Janet: "A Massachusetts native, Janet admired the flora and fauna of her suburban surrounds from an early age. A seventh grade teacher inspired her interest in life sciences, which she has pursued in a variety of ways over the past several decades. She has a Medical Degree, and practiced psychiatry for about 10 years before leaving to raise her children full-time. In 2004, she launched Animal Trackers of New England (formerly Nashaway Trackers), a group of wildlife enthusiasts who tracked for fun, and occasionally provided data to local conservation organizations. Soon thereafter, she began using trail cameras to learn about wildlife behavior. In 2013, she completed a master’s degree in Conservation Biology, and in 2014 she earned a Level III CyberTracker certificate. Janet has led many tracking walks, and has given several presentations on tracking and camera trapping. In 2018, her first book, Camera Trapping Guide: Tracks, Sign, and Behavior of Eastern Wildlife, was published. She currently authors this blog, Winterberry Wildlife."Contact Michael:1. ccerppodcast@aol.com2. http://www.goldams.com 3. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gold-2883921/ 4. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152144714995033/Join us at CCERP on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152144714995033/Show notes1. Camera Trapping Guide: Tracks, Sign, and Behavior of Eastern Wildlife: https://www.amazon.com/Camera-Trapping-Guide-Behavior-Wildlife/dp/0811719065/2. Animal tracks: https://bear-tracker.com/mammals.html3. Massachusetts Audubon Society: https://www.massaudubo4. Tracker Certification CyberTracker North America: http://trackercertification.com/history/5. CyberTracker: https://www.cybertracker.org6. Mark Elbroch: https://markelbroch.com7. Mark Elbroch books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=mark+elbroch&ref=nb_sb_noss_28. Bernd Heinricha. Bernd Heinrich bio on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernd_Heinrichb. A guide to all his books: http://www.thenaturalistsnotebook.com/books-by-berndc. His academic career: https://www.uvm.edu/cas/biology/profiles/bernd-heinrichd. “Scientist at Work: Bernd Heinrich, Sings of Survival in a Frozen Forest” (New York Times, January 7, 2003) by James Gormanjan: https://www.nytimes.com/2003/01/07/science/scientist-at-work-bernd-heinrich-signs-of-survival-in-a-frozen-forest.htmle. "From Twigs to Ravens, Nothing Escapes the Notice of Bernd Heinrich” (Smithsonian Magazine, November 1, 1997) by Richard Wolkomir: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/from-twigs-to-ravens-nothing-escapes-the-notice-of-bernd-heinrich-53104160/f. Dr. Heinrich is in the top ten for the 100-mlle, 100-km, and 50-mile races (American): https://ultrarunning.com/featured/ultrarunning-magazine-all-time-lists/g, American Ultrarunning Hall of Fame: http://www.americanultra.org/halloffame.html#Bernd9. Bernd Heinrich interviewsa. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/17872721b. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/1780687610. iNaturalist: https://www.inaturalist.org11. Fishera. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisher_(animal)b. https://www.massaudubon.org/learn/nature-wildlife/mammals/fishers/aboutc. https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/mammals/fisher.html12. Bobcata. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobcatb. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/b/bobcat/c. https://bigcatrescue.org/bobcat-facts/d. http://www.urbancarnivores.com/bobcats/13. Bobcat: Master of Survival by Kevin Hansenhttps://www.amazon.com/Bobcat-Master-Survival-Kevin-Hansen/dp/0195183037/14. Black Bear in Texasa. https://tpwd.texas.gov/landwater/land/habitats/trans_pecos/nongame/blackbear/b. "Black bears creeping back into Texas" by Brian Chasnoff (Nov. 28, 2009): https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/environment/article/Black-bears-creeping-back-into-Texas-626053.phpc. "Black bear sightings continue to increase in South Texas, Hill Country" by Justin Horne: https://www.ksat.com/news/2012/11/29/black-bear-sightings-continue-to-increase-in-south-texas-hill-country/d. https://texnat.tamu.edu/2018/07/20/black-bears-of-texas/e. "Black bear activity on the rise in Texas" by Matt Wyatt (7/8/2020): https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/black-bear-activity-on-the-rise-in-texas/ar-BB16uWk115. The importance of predatorsa. "The Crucial Role of Predators: A New Perspective on Ecology" by Caroline Fraser (15 Sept 2011): https://e360.yale.edu/features/the_crucial_role_of_predators_a_new_perspective_on_ecologyb. "The Ecological Importance of Predators:" https://www.nrdc.org/sites/default/files/predatorimportance.pdfc. "Some Animals Are More Equal than Others: Keystone Species and Trophic Cascades:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRGg5it5FMId. "The Importance of Predators:" https://www.predatordefense.org/predators.htme. "Why predators are important for ecosystems:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vF4F7yvMlAMNote: in thinking about what the Bear might have been doing, my thought of a person opening a door, putting down keys, putting down a briefcase, etc. was not an identical sequence, but was an example to "prime the pump" to get my brain to start thinking of examples. I had some other examples in mind, but did not speak them. Developing them was not relevant to the discussion, nor was discussing in more depth the logic of the situation. But "priming the pump"of memory and thought is something we all could do more. It is an important thinking skill. Note: philosophies of science based on the work of Plato, Kant, Descartes, Dewey, Kuhn, Popper are fundamentally wrong. Science is not essentially deductive. It is not "above and beyond" experience or anything like that. Science is the inductive, integrated understanding of that nature of things and their cause-effect relationships. It is founded on and developed out of the evidence of the senses.Picture and bio courtesy Janet Pesaturo.
Today, Beau Harger, Level 3 CyberTracker Certified, joins us to discuss his background, tracking, what it is, what we get out of it, and why we love it. About Beau: "Beau is a compounding pharmacist by day and an avid outdoorsman in his spare time. He learned the art of tracking from one of the few tracking specialists in the country. He has earned a Level 3 certification in “Track and Sign” thru the Cybertracker Evaluation system , a system originating in South Africa designed to evaluate tracking proficiency. He has a passion for teaching tracking and has offered classes to nature centers and survival schools. Beau also worked with Wazoo Survival Gear to bring to market the Wazoo Tracking Bandana. His other outdoor interests include bird and big game hunting and retriever training with his dog Cider."Contact Michael:1. ccerppodcast@aol.com2. http://www.goldams.com 3. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gold-2883921/ 4. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152144714995033/Join us at CCERP on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152144714995033/Show notes. 1. Earth Native Wilderness School: https://www.earthnativeschool.com2. Dave Scott: https://www.earthnativeschool.com/staff-bios3. Tracker Certification CyberTracker North America: http://trackercertification.com/history/4. Louis Liebenberg: https://cybertrackerblog.org/author/louisliebenberg/5. CyberTracker: https://www.cybertracker.org6. Mark Elbroch: https://markelbroch.com7. Mark Elbroch books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=mark+elbroch&ref=nb_sb_noss_28. iNaturalist: https://www.inaturalist.org9. Tracker Mentoring: Correspondence Courses for Trackers: https://trackermentoring.com10. Wazoo bandanasa. https://wazoosurvivalgear.com/collections/bandanasb. https://www.amazon.com/WAZOO-Tracking-Bandana-Field-Kit/dp/B07GT7WQPQ/Bio and picture courtesy Beau Harger.
A #DestinationEmployer is one that people aspire to join. Managers who create the conditions for high levels of engagement fund that the members of their team encourage people they rate highly and care about to jon the team.Erynn Bell of #Degreed and Michael Puck of #UKG #UltimateKronosGroup get stuck into the weeds as to why only 13% of employees are actively engaged. What qualifies for active engagement? What motivates people? Why do managers make misguided assumptions about the motivations of their people?We share practical tips and tools that the best managers use to create a safe environment, to earn discretionary effort, to manage inclusively. We identify what the best and the worst managers do that impacts engagement. We define the qualities of teams that are managed in such a way as they bring out the best in you, challenge you and earn loyalty.We explore what makes the best millennial and Gen-Z employees scrappy and the trend towards purpose led capitalism. Packed with usable insights every manager needs to know and apply.Contact Michael: linkedin.com/in/erynn-bellContact Erynn: linkedin.com/in/pucknusa--Book a confidential 1 to 1 with me using this link https://calendly.com/marcuscauchi/linkedin-discovery-callSubscribe to my newsletter, #TheGrumbler: http://eepurl.com/gu2Yd1 #TheInquisitorPodcastPodbean: marcuscauchi.podbean.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7C3pmVfHbwu84oZCqUQq81Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/welcome-to-theinquisitor-podcast/id1341867086 The #ScaleupsAndHypergrowthPodcastPodbean: scaleupsandhypergrowth.podbean.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t0Gge9e5XaB8REaqkiQ6uApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/scaleups-and-hypergrowth-podcast/id1508754065
Mary Anne Piacentini, President, Katy Prairie Conservancy, joins us to discuss:-her background -the Katy Prairie Conservancy: what it does and what it has accomplished -Houston flooding: what and why-the Army Corps of Engineers Interim Report: what it says; what has been accepted and what has been rejected by it-effective, cost-efficient, proven manageable ways to mitigate flooding-what to consider other than “get rid of the water!” and why it is important About MaryAnne: "MaryAnne Piacentini, President, Katy Prairie Conservancy, coordinates its land protection programs and conservation assistance to private landowners, establishes community partnerships and relationships with diverse stakeholders, and oversees the agency’s operations and programs. She expanded the land protection program from 1,300 acres in 1999 to more than 20,000 acres today; implemented a conservation buyer program to support additional conservation; and formed joint venture partnerships to restore habitat while also increasing earned income using stream and wetlands mitigation projects."In 2018 she was awarded the Bayou Preservation Association’s Terry Hershey Bayou Stewardship Award. Ms. Piacentini received the AIA Houston’s Civic Vision Award in 2016. She was one of four women in Texas to receive Audubon Texas’s inaugural Terry Hershey Texas Women in Conservation award in 2014. In 2005, she received the Army and Sarah Emmott Conservation Award from the Citizens' Environmental Coalition."She received a Master of City Planning from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design and a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of New Hampshire. Previously, she served as Executive Director of various nonprofit organizations, including Friends of Hermann Park, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and the Cultural Arts Council of Houston. She also served as the Senior Policy Planner for the Community Development Division of the Mayor’s Office of the City of Houston."Contact Michael:1. ccerppodcast@aol.com2. http://www.goldams.com 3. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gold-2883921/ 4. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152144714995033/Join us at CCERP on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152144714995033/Show notes (more to come).1. Katy Prairie Conservancy: https://www.katyprairie.org2. Matt Cook Wildlife Viewing Platform at Warren Lakehttps://www.houstonchronicle.com/life/gardening/article/A-duck-oasis-40-minutes-from-Houston-14963397.php3. Indiangrass Preserve and the Ann Hamilton Walking Trailhttps://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7023579/ann-hamilton-trail4. Warren Ranchhttp://www.warrenranchtx.com5. Effect of and damage caused by Hurricane Harvey: https://www.khou.com/article/weather/hurricane/harvey/final-report-shows-harveys-impact-on-harris-county-by-the-numbers/285-5620169326. 2019 disasters and their costs: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article239153533.html7. US Army Corps of Engineers' "Buffalo Bayou and Tributaries Resiliency Study, Texas:" https://www.swg.usace.army.mil/Portals/26/BBTnT_Interim_Report_202001001_Final_1.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0VI6q_U1Td_J3YXUwE3yMgwOKF3qsa0-BbZa8nRhIjZKKDiWg95823bcA8. Nature Deficit Disordera. http://richardlouv.com/blog/what-is-nature-deficit-disorderb. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/23/parenting/nature-health-benefits-coronavirus-outdoors.htmlc. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/people-in-nature/200901/no-more-nature-deficit-disorderd. https://www.childrenandnature.org/about/nature-deficit-disorder/e. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nature_deficit_disorder9. Regenerative agriculture and holistic managementa. http://www.regenerativeagriculturedefinition.comb. https://www.ted.com/speakers/allan_savoryc. https://savory.globald. https://rodaleinstitute.org/why-organic/organic-basics/regenerative-organic-agriculture/e. https://holisticmanagement.orgf. http://www.polyfacefarms.comg. https://www.thelunaticfarmer.com10. The National Wildlife Federation: https://www.nwf.org11. Tax Day Flooda. https://www.click2houston.com/weather/2019/04/16/look-back-at-houstons-2016-tax-day-flood/b. https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/tax-day-flood-houston-2016-photos-looking-back-12832654.phpc. https://spacecityweather.com/houstons-flooding-review/12. "Aging dams threaten thousands across US:" by David A. Lieb, Michael Casey and Michelle Minkoff: https://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2019/11/10/aging-dams-threaten-thousands-across/F66XXa2e9lGpec2ZyQOEeJ/story.html13. Rewilding rivers and removing damsa. https://rewildingeurope.com/blog/free-flow-rewilding-rivers-through-barrier-removal/b. https://www.americanrivers.org/threats-solutions/protecting-rivers/c. https://www.americanrivers.org/threats-solutions/restoring-damaged-rivers/d. https://oregonstate.edu/instruction/anth481/ws/damremove.html14. Economic value of naturea. "The Value of the World's Ecosystem Services and Natural Capital"by Robert Costanza, et. al.: https://mro.massey.ac.nz/bitstream/handle/10179/9476/Costanza%20et%20al%20%20Nature%201997%20prepublicaton.pdfb. "Twenty years of ecosystem services: How far have we come and how far do we still need to go?" by Robert Costanza, et. al.: https://www.robertcostanza.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017_J_Costanza-et-al.-20yrs.-EcoServices.pdfc. TED talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaAEfERGyO8d. Robert Costanza talk "Flourishing on Earth: Lessons from Ecological Economics:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZkTlVPgqG4e. "Natural Capital and Ecosystem Services – Professor Robert Costanza:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4F3M1b1bdIf. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesconca/2020/10/31/nature-has-economic-value-that-needs-to-be-valued/?sh=39928d263a2cImage and bio courtesy MaryAnne Piacentini.
We discuss:-Steven's background-Interesting stories from Steven's archeology studies-Wunderlich Farms and the Klein Historical Foundation: their history, what they are, and what they do-Early history of our area: Native Americans and early European settlersAbout Steven: Graduated from Texas Tech University in 1997 with a BA in Anthropology. After working as an archaeologist for a few years, I went back and got my Masters in Archaeology and Heritage Management from the University of Leicester. Steve worked as an archaeologist for many various firms across the state of Texas and eventually decided to hang up his trowel in order to stay home with his growing family. He went back and got his teacher certification and started teaching 4th grade for Klein Independent School District. With his passion for history he received the Texas History Teacher (4th grade) of the year in 2011 presented by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT). After 8 years in the classroom he was presented with the opportunity to take over the program at the Klein, Texas Museum/Wunderlich Farm as the Living History Educator and Director of the Klein Historical Foundation. He has been running that program for 8 years. Steve lives in Klein, TX with his wife Kasie. He has 2 sons attending Texas Tech, one son attending Klein High School and two daughters ages 5 and 2. Contact Michael:1. ccerppodcast@aol.com2. http://www.goldams.com 3. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gold-2883921/ 4. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152144714995033/Join us at CCERP on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152144714995033/Show Notes.1. Wunderlich Farm: https://www.kleinhistorical.org2. "Wunderlich Farms" by Matt Stephens (Community Impact Newspaper, Apr 8, 2014): https://communityimpact.com/news/2014/04/08/wunderlich-farms-2/3. "Steve Baird" by Julie Butterfield (Community Impact Newspaper, Aug 10, 2016): https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/features/2016/08/10/steve-baird/4. "History lives on at the Wunderlich Farm in Klein" by Vagney Bradley (Houston Chronicle (Champions-Klein), Oct. 10, 2016): https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/champions-klein/schools/article/History-lives-on-at-the-Wunderlich-Farm-in-Klein-9960935.php5. "Wunderlich Farms offers peek at Klein's history" by Judi Griggs (Houston Chronicle (Spring Observer ), Feb. 12, 2015): https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/spring/news/article/Wunderlich-Farms-offers-peek-at-Klein-s-history-6077907.php6. The Red River War a. https://www.texasbeyondhistory.net/redriver/b. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_River_Warc. https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=RE010d. https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/red-river-war7. Lyman's Wagon Train Battlea. https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=153580b. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Lyman%27s_Wagon_Trainc. https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/lymans-wagontrain]8. Cabeza de Vacaa. https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/cabeza-de-vaca-lvar-nunezb. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Álvar_Núñez_Cabeza_de_Vacac. "In Search of Cabeza de Vaca’s Route across Texas: An Historiographical Survey"by Donald E. Chipman: https://exhibits.library.txstate.edu/cabeza/pdfs/the_route/route_survey.pdfd. "Pinon Pines and the Route of Cabeza de Vaca" by Donald W. Olson, Marilynn S. Olson, Russell L. Doescher, et. al.: https://exhibits.library.txstate.edu/cabeza/pdfs/the_route/pinon_pines_route.pdfe. https://exhibits.library.txstate.edu/cabeza/exhibits/show/cabeza-de-vaca/further-study/the-route9. The Atakapaa. https://www.atakapa-ishak.orgb. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atakapa10. The Akokisaa. http://sites.utexas.edu/tarl/2015/02/10/the-akokisa-and-the-atakapans/b. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akokisac. https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/akokisa-indiansd. https://www.hcp4.net/parks/jjp/akokisa/11. The Bidaia. https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/bidai-indiansb. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bidai12. The Caddoa. https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/caddo-indiansb. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caddoc. http://texasindians.com/caddo.htm13. The Gault Sitea. https://www.texasbeyondhistory.net/gault/index.htmlb. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gault_(archaeological_site)14. PocketSights appa. https://pocketsights.comb. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pocketsights-tour-guide/id935030205c. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pocketsights.TourGuide&hl=en_US&gl=USBio and picture courtesy Steven Baird.
Erynn Bell of #Degreed and Michael Puck of #UKG #UltimateKronosGroup get stuck into the weeds as to why only 13% of employees are actively engaged. What qualifies for active engagement? What motivates people? Why do managers make misguided assumptions about the motivations of their people? We share practical tips and tools that the best managers use to create a safe environment, to earn discretionary effort, to manage inclusively. We identify what the best and the worst managers do that impacts engagement. We define the qualities of teams that are managed in such a way as they bring out the best in you, challenge you and earn loyalty. We explore what makes the best millennial and Gen-Z employees scrappy and the trend towards purpose led capitalism. Packed with usable insights every manager needs to know and apply. Contact Michael: linkedin.com/in/erynn-bell Contact Erynn: linkedin.com/in/pucknusa -- Book a confidential 1 to 1 with me using this link https://calendly.com/marcuscauchi/linkedin-discovery-call Subscribe to my newsletter, #TheGrumbler: http://eepurl.com/gu2Yd1 #TheInquisitorPodcast Podbean: marcuscauchi.podbean.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7C3pmVfHbwu84oZCqUQq81 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/welcome-to-theinquisitor-podcast/id1341867086 The #ScaleupsAndHypergrowthPodcast Podbean: scaleupsandhypergrowth.podbean.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t0Gge9e5XaB8REaqkiQ6u Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/scaleups-and-hypergrowth-podcast/id1508754065
Michael Grinder is one of the earliest practitioners of NLP. His brother John co-developed NLP with Richard Bandler, and Michael learned at the same time as folks like Tony Robbins. Professionally he is foremost an educator, and has developed a fabulous tool called the #HouseOfCommunication to help learners, teachers and coaches be more effective in their communication If you want to learn more about how to use the House of Communication, check out Michael's YouTube video here. Contact Michael via LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/michaelgrinder or via his website https://michaelgrinder.com/ -- Book a confidential 1 to 1 with me using this link https://calendly.com/marcuscauchi/linkedin-discovery-call Subscribe to my newsletter, #TheGrumbler: http://eepurl.com/gu2Yd1 #TheInquisitorPodcast Podbean: marcuscauchi.podbean.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7C3pmVfHbwu84oZCqUQq81 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/welcome-to-theinquisitor-podcast/id1341867086 The #ScaleupsAndHypergrowthPodcast Podbean: scaleupsandhypergrowth.podbean.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t0Gge9e5XaB8REaqkiQ6u Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/scaleups-and-hypergrowth-podcast/id1508754065
Jeroen Corthout is the CEO of #Salesflare, a hypergrowth CRM software vendor. We explore what it's like to build a fast growth technology company. We discuss the shortcomings and best practices when implementing sales enabling technologies.Jeroen has taken a user centric approach to building Salesflare. User centric product development and selling is the future of sales in my view. Salesflare automates your data to build better relationships and make more sales.Contact Jeroen: linkedin.com/in/jeroencorthoutWebsitessalesflare.com (Company Website)about.me/JeroenCorthout (About.me)Email: JeroenCorthout--Erynn Bell of #Degreed and Michael Puck of #UKG #UltimateKronosGroup get stuck into the weeds as to why only 13% of employees are actively engaged. What qualifies for active engagement? What motivates people? Why do managers make misguided assumptions about the motivations of their people?We share practical tips and tools that the best managers use to create a safe environment, to earn discretionary effort, to manage inclusively. We identify what the best and the worst managers do that impacts engagement. We define the qualities of teams that are managed in such a way as they bring out the best in you, challenge you and earn loyalty. We explore what makes the best millennial and Gen-Z employees scrappy and the trend towards purpose led capitalism. Packed with usable insights every manager needs to know and apply.Contact Michael: linkedin.com/in/erynn-bellContact Erynn: linkedin.com/in/pucknusa--Book a confidential 1 to 1 with me using this link https://calendly.com/marcuscauchi/linkedin-discovery-callSubscribe to my newsletter, #TheGrumbler: http://eepurl.com/gu2Yd1 #TheInquisitorPodcastPodbean: marcuscauchi.podbean.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7C3pmVfHbwu84oZCqUQq81Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/welcome-to-theinquisitor-podcast/id1341867086 The #ScaleupsAndHypergrowthPodcastPodbean: scaleupsandhypergrowth.podbean.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t0Gge9e5XaB8REaqkiQ6uApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/scaleups-and-hypergrowth-podcast/id1508754065
In this episode our guest, Michael Flight, Liberland Real Estate Entrepreneur, discusses: 1) How the Liberland Free Trade Zone (LFTZ) will bring wealth from all over the world to an area that is craving development 2) The ever-growing need for education on the value of private property and property rights 3) LibertyFund.io ~ Contact Michael: hello@libertyfund.io ~ Michael's speech at the Liberland Fifth Anniversary: https://youtu.be/ztFCRHQ9JHc ~ Visit our sponsors: LibertyFund.io *Follow Dream Chasers on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fqzz3iJS2uARrz4N6dlmN?si=en7wv8JVRs-5oQAtp56ibQ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/dream-chasers/id1441685534 And Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/anchor-podcasts/dream-chasers *Follow the Liberland Show: iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/liberland-show/id1442988844?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6oGiaY901GlfWbaFqgEEaF --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers/support
Michael is the recipient of 9 Artios awards, presented by the Casting Society of America for Outstanding Achievement in Casting. Michael has cast over 1000 theatre productions, including shows produced at the Ahmanson Theatre, the Hollywood Bowl, Pasadena Playhouse, Mark Taper Forum, Kirk Douglas Theatre, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Geffen Playhouse, International City Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, Getty Villa, Ricardo Montalban Theatre, Garry Marshall Theatre, Colony Theatre, Theatre @ Boston Court, 24th St. Theatre, The Soraya, San Francisco Symphony, Arizona Theatre Company, both the Palazzo Theatre and the Paris Theatre in Las Vegas, Arkansas Rep, Kentucky Shakespeare Festival, Indiana Rep, as well as several national tours. Michael’s credits also include numerous films, over 1,000 commercials, and multiple TV series. Michael, who also teaches at UCLA, is President of the Foundation for New American Musicals, and serves on the Board of Directors for Camp Bravo. Contact Michael - https://michaeldonovancasting.com/ https://www.instagram.com/michaeldono... https://twitter.com/MD_Casting CUT THE ACT CUT THE ACT - https://www.instagram.com/cuttheact_p Mikes Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikes_insta https://mikefarrell.com.au/ CONTACT Mike at "CUT THE ACT" Mike@mikefarrell.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mike-farrell1/message
Naturalist, educator, eco-therapist, and nature mentor Kimberly Beck joins us to discuss the value of nature and the outdoors to our health and well-being. She can be reached at www.relationalrewilding.com or email wild@relationalrewilding.com.About Kimberly:"Kimberly's passion is facilitating relationship between people and nature, people and animals, and people and people. As a naturalist, humane educator, eco-therapist, nature mentor and dog trainer, she considers herself to be living her childhood dreams. She attributes her relationship with nature as a primary protective factor in her own emotional and psychological resilience, and hence chose to blend nature and psychology in her work. Kimberly values helping others improve their health, confidence, relationships, and sense of belonging in the world by restoring the original kinship we humans share with nature. She believes the health of people is absolutely intertwined with the health of our ecosystems, and hopes that re-establishing natural, native connections will generate more compassionate attitudes and actions toward ourselves, one another, and the planet upon which we depend. "Along with running Relational Rewilding (founded in 2017), Kimberly currently works as coordinator and faculty for the Gestalt Equine Institute of the Rockies, teaching nature-based approaches to therapy, and is a guest instructor with Denver Botanic Gardens, Audubon Society, and The Survival University. Kimberly holds a Master’s degree in Counseling from Colorado State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Outdoor Education & Plant Biology from Ohio University. She has been practicing nature-based and eco-therapy for 10 years . Kimberly designed and led environmental and humane education programs at state parks, outdoor education centers, and animal shelters throughout the country. She is a Master Naturalist, a Native Plant Master, and Certified Interpretive Guide. Kimberly has participated in continuing education programs through North American Institute of Medical Herbalism (now the Colorado School for Clinical Herbalism), The Foragers Path, Artemisia & Rue Herbalism, Somatic Wilderness Therapy Institute, Wildcraft Forest School, Wilderness Awareness School, 8 Shields Institute, and The Tracking Project - training in cultural and natural awareness, animal tracking, plant studies, herbology, bird language, primitive skills, community building, & Gestalt and nature-based therapy. She lives in the foothills west of Golden, Colorado with her partner, 3 horses, and a diversity of surrounding wildlife. "Contact Michael:1. ccerppodcast@aol.com2. http://www.goldams.com 3. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gold-2883921/ 4. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152144714995033/Join us at CCERP on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152144714995033/Show notes:1. Horses For Heroes: https://www.horsesforheroes.org2. Podcast "Kimberly Beck: Ecotherapy and Rewilding – Healing the Harms of Divorcement from Nature:" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kimberly-beck-ecotherapy-rewilding-healing-harms-divorcement/id1473889249?i=1000484576633Picture and bio courtesy Kimberly Beck.
HOW DO YOU MAKE A QUICK PIVOT WHEN AN UNEXPECTED CRISIS HITS YOUR BUSINESS? Today's Guest is Michael Alexander. Michael is the President and CEO of Recycle Away. Michael has worked with a who's who of corporations, universities, NGOs and governments across North America in order to improve their recycling and environmental systems. Contact Michael at www.recycleaway.com Contact Gary at: info@frangrow.com Learn more at: https://www,https://lnkd.in/d89cb29 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gary5396/support
One Guest - One Question - One Answer - Minutes Not Hours - MasterMind Minutes (plus) - Breaking the Format today because we have TWO Guests!Today's guests are: Joel Greenwald is the Founder and Managing Partner of Greenwald Doherty LLP, a national management-side employment law firm. Focusing on labor relations and employment law, Joel advises and represents management on a myriad of long-standing and current employment legal issues. Contact Joel at: jg@greenwaldllp.com AND Michael Einbinder is a founding Partner of Einbinder & Dunn. He is a participating member of the American Bar Association Forum on Franchising as well as a member of the International Franchise Association. Michael represents start-up, emerging and established franchisors and single-unit and multi-unit franchisees, as well as private equity investors in franchise transactions. Contact Michael at: me@ed-lawfirm.com Contact Franchise Growth Solutions at info@frangrow.com www.franchisegrowthsolutions.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gary5396/support
David and Michael discuss the current COVID-19 issues and add some tips around working from home, and the heightened level of cybersecurity threats that are happening. Ai threats, social threats and enabling businesses to understand and quantify those threats. They cover company pitching and why it shouldn't put you to sleep. Contact Michael on Twitter: @michaellobb Contact David on Twitter: @davewith7
In this bonus episode, Michael Flight of Concordia Realty discusses private property and property within Liberland. Contact Michael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-flight-126661 Follow the Liberland Show: iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/liberland-show/id1442988844?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6oGiaY901GlfWbaFqgEEaF Google Podcasts: google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83YzY0ODFjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Since we are in the midst of a pandemic, we’ve turned the Danny Brown Talks Phoenix podcast completely digital! We’re spotlighting some of our favorite local businesses and how they are pivoting during this uncertain time. In this episode, Danny video chats with Mike Leto of Lil Leto Catering. They discuss what it was like losing business in the matter of days, how to support local businesses, and even how to make ends meet while living budget. Key Points – – About Lil Leto Catering – Losing Business Fast – Pivoting In Business – Current Impact Of COVID-19 On His Business – How To Make Ends Meet During A Pandemic – Supporting Local Phoenix Businesses – Living Abroad & Living On A Budget – Stretching Your Food Farther Thank YOU for listening to Danny Brown Talks Phoenix! Watch On Youtube: https://youtu.be/RUG_N2yU-6c Contact Michael: http://www.lilletocatering.com/ Email: lilleto@aol.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilletocatering/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChefLilLeto/ Visit Our Website: www.myriadaz.com/ Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/MyriadRealEstate/
Michael and David discuss the current COVID-19 pandemic including the response in Australia, NZ, Vietnam and the Czech Republic. They cover the stimulus packages being put in place by the government to bring the economy back (and to keep things going), and they discuss tools to help you stay in touch and secure while working from home. Contact Michael on Twitter: @michaellobb Contact David on Twitter: @davewith7 Need help choosing a Video Conferencing tool? https://teamscal.typeform.com/to/UJzIDY
We are all in the same situation. This hypnosis will help you come up with new ways to experience being inside INSTANTLY! You can stop bouncing off the walls right now. You can feel calm here and now. Michael will teach your unconscious to come up with ways to separate what's happening with how life is "occurring" to you. This is the perfect time to go inside and make the perfect changes that you really need. Go to MichaelWhiteHypnosis.com to order a personalized 1 hour hypnosis session for cheap. What's the specific problem you want to tackle? Contact Michael at michael@michaelwhitehypnosis.com.
Michael W Kithcart launches her first episode of the Champions of Risk Podcast by having a conversation with Stephanie Hansen, the NAWBO business owner of the year in 2012, about the risk of starting and selling business...with a spouse. Are you interested in learning more about Champion Circles? Champion Circles are monthly peer to peer groups for women entrepreneurs and leaders to learn, challenge, and grow together. Champion others and champion your future. MWK Coaching gets you on track and moving forward faster. Gain the clarity needed to make key decisions and connect to new information and ideas to see a new possibility. Get an accountability partner to support you in taking the action needed for change and a champion for your vision and success along the way.Do you know of individuals who have taken risks in their personal or professional lives that would make for a good podcast guest? Contact Michael here.
In today's episode of Nerds out of Water Michael and David talk about the bad internet that David has been experiencing. Michael expresses frustration at newspaper paywalls, we talk about security robots - and in particular the company Knightscope, and we discuss the global implications of the coronavirus. Contact Michael on Twitter: @michaellobb Contact David on Twitter: @davewith7
Here l share my immense fear of failure with raw vulnerability. I was contemplating not publishing this episode because I did not want to appear as a hypocrite, failure, and fraud, but my wife convinced me that others easily connect when I share my raw vulnerability. It is only through the process of struggle, pain, and healing is transformation possible. For more information on private sessions and online courses with Michael go to www.healfromthegroundup.com If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to the show and leave a rating and review for the podcast on iTunes. Contact Michael at michael@healfromthegroundup.com
Fitness Trainer Tim Maddox joins us to discuss his holistic approach to self-defense and living, and the interplay between prepping for self-defense and moving in nature. The best preparation is getting our natural human ecology right. In this episode, we discuss:-breathing, mindfulness, self-control, environmental awareness, and staying active-minded and mentally present;-how injuries show that our muscles and systems are connected and show where they fit in the chain;-how injuries can bring out errors in our thinking, some that go back a few steps from the injury, some that go back to philosophic basics;-how practices we learn by moving in nature help us in self-defense situations;-how cold exposure and other stresses prepare us to deal with emergencies;-the practice and philosophy of being integrated rational animals -- we are not made of separated mind and body or isolated parts. About Tim: Tim is a MovNat Level II certified trainer and continuing learning workshop enthusiast. He enjoys ultra running and mindful movement practices.He is here: https://wholeisticselfdefense.com/instructors/Contact: https://wholeisticselfdefense.com/contact/Contact Michael:1. ccerppodcast@aol.com2. http://www.goldams.com 3. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gold-2883921/ 4. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152144714995033/Join us at CCERP on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152144714995033/Show notes:1. WHOLEistic SELF-Defense: https://wholeisticselfdefense.com2. Becoming a Supple Leopard: The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury, and Optimizing Athletic Performance by Kelly Starrett and Glen Cordoza: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Supple-Leopard-2nd-Performance/dp/1628600837/3. Kelly Starrett's The Ready State: https://thereadystate.com4. Justin Everman's Academy of Combative Warrior Arts: https://www.combativewarriorarts.com5. Wim Hofa. https://www.wimhofmethod.comb. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxHTM1FYxeC4F7xDsBVltGg6. American marathoner racing African Bushman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1Ej2Qxv0W87. Me and Wasps:a. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSo_ysQEHDAb. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNUZeZ-sieAc. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-jUH8mW2ng 8. MovNata. The Website of MovNat: https://www.movnat.comb. MovNat's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/MovNatc. MovNat training at Wildfitness in Africa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4nmu6mZd4sd. Some intermediate-level MovNat workouts outdoors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91s9A4XgvuUe. Erwin LeCorre's article The History of Physics Fitness: https://www.movnat.com/history-of-fitness/f. The Practice of Natural Movement book by Erwan LeCorre: https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Natural-Movement-Reclaim-Freedom/dp/162860283X/g. MovNat Movement Library: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf0XEBKYNfU&list=PLC5sbdn5ESCRN_VeYcEimsilu7IXiLmP_h. MovNat videos showing 100+ movements done with good technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVdaMhrNhzQ&list=PLC5sbdn5ESCSKU66Fbp6stQFPLaNQ8ribi. Find a MovNat Trainer near you: https://www.movnat.com/find-a-trainer/Related info:1. The Barefoot Running Book: The Art and Science of Barefoot and Minimalist Shoe Running by Jason Robillard: https://www.amazon.com/Barefoot-Running-Book-Science-Minimalist/dp/04522984582. Ready to Run: Unlocking Your Potential to Run Naturally by Kelly Starrett and TJ Murphy: https://www.amazon.com/Ready-Run-Unlocking-Potential-Naturally/dp/1628600098/Bio and picture courtesy Tim Maddox.
Jim Robertson of the Cypress Creek Greenway Project joins us to discuss smart development of Cypress Creek and the history and achievements of the Greenway Project. We discuss his background, how he became interested in and involved in the local green space, what he has done, how the CC Greenway Project and the CC Flood Control Coalition started, what they have accomplished, how they function, the benefits of nature to us all, and what you can do to help and get involved.About Jim: "Jim received a BA in Geology, then went to Columbia University to earn a PhD in Marine Geology. After a career working for Chevron in the oil industry, he initiated efforts on the Cypress Creek Greenway Project (CCGP) in January 2004, of which he became Chairman in July 2004. "He is also Director of the Cypress Creek Flood Control Coalition, Director of the Bayou Preservation Association Director, the Cypress Creek Watershed Representative to the Bayou Preservation Association, a member of the Bacteria Implementation Group (BIG) of the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC), and serves on the steering committee for the Cypress Creek Watershed Partnership (H-GAC managed program). "He has won many awards, including the "Grassroots Award" from The Park People (2008), the "Mayor's Volunteer Houston Award" - Environmental and Wildlife Preservation (2012), the "Terry Hershey Bayou Stewardship Award" - Bayou Preservation Association (2014), the "Diamond Award" - Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce (2015), the “Environmental Impact Award” – North Houston Association (2017). "He is a long-time resident of the Cypress area, where he lives with his wife Ginny. They have two daughters and four grandchildren."Contact Michael:1. ccerppodcast@aol.com2. http://www.goldams.com 3. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gold-2883921/ 4. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152144714995033/Join us at CCERP on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152144714995033/Show notes.1. Cypress Creek Greenway Projecta. http://ccfcc.org/2007-cypress-creek-greenway-project/b. https://www.hcp4.net/parks/ccgw/c. https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/city-county/2018/11/12/greenway-projects-on-cypress-and-spring-creeks-continue-to-advance/2. Cypress Creek Flood Control Coalition: http://ccfcc.org3. MUDa. https://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=227010b. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/District4. HOAa. https://www.lawyers.com/legal-info/real-estate/homeowners-association-law/homeowners-associations.htmlb. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homeowner_association5. European "right to roam" or "freedom to roam:" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_to_roam6. The affect of green spaces on property values; just a starter for youa. https://www.houselogic.com/remodel/windows-doors-and-floors/9-surprising-things-add-value-your-house/b. https://depts.washington.edu/hhwb/Thm_Economics.htmlc. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/265969625_Effect_of_public_green_space_on_residential_property_values_in_Belfast_metropolitan_aread. https://sites.duke.edu/urbaneconomics/?p=1441e. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/10/14/living-near-green-spaces-boosts-property-prices-2500-average/7. The importance of nature to our mental and physical health and well-beinga. https://e360.yale.edu/features/ecopsychology-how-immersion-in-nature-benefits-your-healthb. https://www.forbes.com/sites/billfrist/2017/06/15/the-science-behind-how-nature-affects-your-health/#5b6e27ee15aec. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6104990/d. The Nature Fix by Florence Williams: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Fix-Happier-Healthier-Creative/dp/0393355578/e. Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Child-Woods-Children-Nature-Deficit/dp/156512605X/8. Epigenetics (have not read these books except for the first one; just mentioning them for your consideration; just a starter for you).a. The Epigenetics Revolution: How Modern Biology Is Rewriting Our Understanding of Genetics, Disease, and Inheritance by Nessa Carey: https://www.amazon.com/Epigenetics-Revolution-Rewriting-Understanding-Inheritance-ebook/dp/B0074MTTEK/b. Epigenetics: The Death of the Genetic Theory of Disease Transmission First Editionby Joel D. Wallach D.V.M, Ma Lan M.D., Gerhard N. Schrauzer Ph.D.: https://www.amazon.com/Epigenetics-Genetic-Theory-Disease-Transmission/dp/1590791495/c. Epigenetics: How Environment Shapes Our Genes by Richard C. Francis: https://www.amazon.com/Epigenetics-How-Environment-Shapes-Genes/dp/039334228X/d. You Are What Your Grandparents Ate: What You Need to Know About Nutrition, Experience, Epigenetics and the Origins of Chronic Disease by Judith Finlayson and Kent Thornburg: https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-What-Your-Grandparents/dp/0778806332/Picture and bio courtesy Jim Robertson.
Message Notes January 5, 2020 | Teacher: Ken Wilson Finding the Will of God(Part #1 - The Biblical Dimension) Message Slides Introduction: The Process• Fall deeply in love with Jesus • Read and obey the Bible • Engage community who love Jesus and know the Bible • Consider practical wisdom • Allow God to guide directly God’s Will is that we are… • Saved (1 Tim. 2:3-4; 2 Pet. 3:9; John 6:40) • Sacrificially Living for Him (Rom. 12:1-2) • Supporting His Work (2 Cor. 8:1-5) • Spirit Filled (Eph. 5:17-18) • Serving Well at Work (Eph. 6:5-6) • Set Apart—esp. Sexually (1Thess. 4:3-8) • Speaking to God Continually (1 Thess 5:18) • Steadfast in Endurance (Heb. 10:36)• Submitting to Authority (1 Pet. 2:15)• Suffering for Doing Right (1 Pet. 3:17) Next Steps • I will read my Bible this year in order to fall in love with Jesus. • I will make sure I obey the clear commands of scripture. This Week’s Growth GuideGod’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.• Monday - Romans 12:1-2• Tuesday - 2 Corinthians 8:1-5• Wednesday - 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8• Thursday - 1 Thessalonians 5:18• Friday - Hebrews 10:36Join a Home Church Home Church, Fellowship’s small group ministry, is all about three things – relationships, spiritual growth, and serving. Returning the week of January 12th with 27 small groups, containing over 350 people, Home Church has a place for YOU! Home Church is all about Serving Together. Our Home Church Ministry values deep relationships as well as spiritual growth and here at Fellowship we believe that one of the best ways to foster this is through serving together. As people are serving together and building a common passion for others two things take place: those serving grow closer as they are on mission with one another, and our local community is impacted for the sake of the gospel. Our Home Churches serve our own body through many avenues and volunteer with our local ministry partners in various ways throughout the year. Serving is a key piece as we build community in the body of Christ. Fellowship’s desire is that everyone who calls Fellowship home connect relationally in a Home Church. For more information stop by the Connection Center after service or online at fellowshipconway.org/homechurch. AT FELLOWSHIP Ministry Center Warming Center | January 12-18 Fellowship once again has the opportunity to minister to Faulkner County’s homeless population in partnership with the Ministry Center. We will do this by providing a meal every evening, as well as have two women and two men spend the night with those who are taking shelter during the night. To register go to https://tinyurl.com/roda246 or stop by the Connection Center. Home ChurchHome church is Fellowship’s small group ministry where believers can come together in a safe and comfortable setting while building deeper relationships. Groups, consisting of 10-16 people, meet weekly for prayer, study, and service. Home Church launches January 12, 2020. Find more details at fellowshipconway.org/homechurch or come to the HC display. Get Equipped - For all equipping opportunities go to fellowshipconway.org/equipping • Art of Marriage - January 5, 2020 during the 10:45 am service (cost $12). • Disciplines of Grace - January 5, 2020 during the 10:45 am service. • Financial Peace - January 20, 2020 at 6 pm (cost $99). Childcare provided. • Art of Parenting - January 20, 2020 at 7 pm (cost $12). Childcare provided.Fellowship 101 | January 26Get to know Fellowship better by understanding our mission, values, and ministries. Join us Sunday, January 26, 9:00 a.m., in the conference room during 1st service, to hear about what God is doing and where He is taking us. You will have a chance to ask questions, and meet some of our ministry leaders. Contact Michael at mharrison@fellowshipconway.org. Girlfriends Ministry | Childcare provided by RSVP to Shann@conwaycorp.net for all • “David: Seeking a Heart Like His” by Beth Moore. Tuesday nights, January 21 - April 7th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Team Room #100 (Office Suite). Register at the Connection Center. • “Heaven” by Randy Alcorn, a 7 - week DVD study and discussion. Tuesdays, January 21 - March 3, 12 - 1 pm, Fireside Room. Register at the Connection Center. • Girlfriends Gathering - Join us Thursday, January 23, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at #3 West Point for a night focusing on the topic of Communication - facilitated by Charlotte Strickland. Refreshments served.Men’s Book clubMen’s Book Club is back! Enjoy fellowship and great discussion as iron sharpens iron through reading a book. Starting January 14, we’ll meet Tuesday evenings from 6-8:00 p.m. for 8-12 weeks (depending on the book that we choose). Everybody who shows up January 14 will get a say in what book we’re going to read. Email Andy at men@fellowshipcownay.org for more information.Perspectives Kicks off January 20, 2020Spend the semester seeing the story of redemption weaved through the Bible as the Creator pursues His creation. For more information go to the Perspectives table in the Atrium this morning.FinancesWeekly Budget 25,650Giving For 12/22 41,935 Giving For 12/29 26,388YTD Budget 692,551YTd Giving 679,295Over (under) (13,256)Generations CampaignTotal Pledge 1,580,692Received-to-date 1,297,701Click Here if you would like to give a gift.To make a gift or a commitment to Generations, you can click Here.
Andy and Jessica are talking about the psychology of the business, specifically about the DISC system and the DISC profile with a couple of great experts on the matter: Dr. John Hayes, who is talking about how he uses DISC profile to motivate sales teams and in his work with companies (mostly franchisors and independent companies), and Mary Grothe, CEO of Sales BQ, who explains how to use a DISC profile if you are a buyer or seller of a business, so you can identify who is sitting across the table, which is a crucial aspect in negotiations as well as in running a successful business. Listing of the week: Michael Shea (Central Florida). E-commerce, Jewelry (pearls) all over the world, $200,000 in sales, $75,000 clean cash flow, Price: $50,000, $1,300 in inventory. Contact Michael at mike@tworld.com or call 321-287-0349. Key takeaways: [4:02] Dr. John Hayes, Palm Beach Atlantic University. [5:20] The DISC profile is a great way to deal with the current labor market. [6:05] Dr. Hayes explains what is the DISC profile and how to use it. [8:31] You need to look for a D in a personality if you are seeking for a salesperson. [10:20] There is a need to use some type of personality profile when a business is in the process of hiring. [10:56] Between half and 75% of Americans do not like their jobs. [11:36] When you know the other person's personality profile you know how to talk to them in a productive way. [13:50] Dr. John Hayes talks about his work in franchising and working with the DISC profile. [16:20] The importance of getting the right people into your franchise. [20:29] Deal of the week: Eric Siecker (Peterborough). Signarama in Australia bought in the UK. Rapidly growing business with good recurring revenue. Great books and records. Tough but fair buyer. Revenue $580,000. SDE $130,000. Sold for $300,000. [25:15] Mary Grothe, CEO of Sales BQ. [25:48] Why is Sales BQ different? [28:10] What are DISC profiles used for? [30:43] Signs to look for to find out the profile of the person you are trying to make business with. [31:07] Asking the question “How is your day going so far?” can give you an idea of the profile of the one across the table. [33:05] Listen for word choice and tonality. [36:35] Key suggestions to use business psychology if you are buying a company. [39:49] Mary Grothe shares resources that are available to learn more about the DISC profile. [42:05] Listing of the week: Michael Shea (Central Florida). E-commerce, Jewelry (pearls) all over the world, $200.000 in sales, $75,000 clean cash flow, Price: $50,000, $1,300 in inventory. Mentioned in this Episode: The Deal Board Podcast United Franchise Group Transworld Business Advisors Transworld on Linkedin Transworld on Facebook Call us — 888-711-9018 Email us thedealboard@tworld.com Dr. John Hayes Online — Titus Center for Franchising Email Dr. Hayes at john_hayes@pba.edu Mary Grothe on Linkedin Sales BQ Email Eric Siecker at esiecker@tworlduk.com or call 4746-409-2273 Contact Michael Shea at mike@tworld.com or call 321-287-0349
Fitness Trainer Tim Maddox joins us to discuss a neglected aspect of hiking, tracking, trail running, picking up trash, care-taking a natural area, orienteering, and generally being outdoors: our own movement.Tim shares his background and qualifications, and who and what has influenced him, then he discusses what "natural movement" and "MovNat" are. We then get into how to run, walk, and hike outdoors and on our forest trails. We talk technique, how to, progressions, training, starting from scratch, becoming a master, philosophy, and what you can do no matter your level of training and expertise. Valuable ideas and discussion for everyone who gets outside. Enjoy!Sorry if the sound quality is not the best: I am not an audio expert. About Tim: Tim is a MovNat Level II certified trainer and continuing learning workshop enthusiast. He enjoys ultra running and mindful movement practices.Contact Michael:1. ccerppodcast@aol.com2. http://www.goldams.com 3. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gold-2883921/ 4. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152144714995033/Join us at CCERP on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152144714995033/Show notes:1. WHOLEistic SELF-Defense: https://wholeisticselfdefense.com2. ChiRunning: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running by Danny Dreyer and Katherine Dreyer: https://www.amazon.com/ChiRunning-Revolutionary-Approach-Effortless-Injury-Free/dp/14165494473. MovNata. The Website of MovNat: https://www.movnat.comb. MovNat's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/MovNatc. MovNat training at Wildfitness in Africa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4nmu6mZd4sd. Some intermediate-level MovNat workouts outdoors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91s9A4XgvuUe. Erwin LeCorre's article The History of Physics Fitness: https://www.movnat.com/history-of-fitness/f. The Practice of Natural Movement book by Erwan LeCorre: https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Natural-Movement-Reclaim-Freedom/dp/162860283X/g. MovNat Movement Library: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf0XEBKYNfU&list=PLC5sbdn5ESCRN_VeYcEimsilu7IXiLmP_h. MovNat videos showing 100+ movements done with good technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVdaMhrNhzQ&list=PLC5sbdn5ESCSKU66Fbp6stQFPLaNQ8ribi. Find a MovNat Trainer near you: https://www.movnat.com/find-a-trainer/4. Kellen Milada. https://www.movnat.com/movnat-team/b. https://www.movementparallelslife.com5. Katy Bowmana. website: https://www.nutritiousmovement.comb. her books: https://www.nutritiousmovement.com/the-books-ive-written/c. podcasts: https://www.nutritiousmovement.com/category/podcast-transcripts/d. books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Katy-Bowman/e/B0057HLJY26. Erwan LeCorrea. https://www.movnat.com/erwan-le-corre/b. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erwan_Le_Correc. The Workout The World Forgot, the video Dani mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKGF-ErsJiId. The Practice of Natural Movement: Reclaim Power, Health, and Freedom by Erwan Le Corre: https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Natural-Movement-Reclaim-Freedom-ebook/dp/B07M75GF7W/7. Georges Heberta. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georges_Hébertb. https://www.movnat.com/the-roots-of-methode-naturelle/c. https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Method-adapted-Practical-Education-ebook/dp/B00OSMWRAC/8. The effect of "the less one knows, the more competent one thinks one is," i.e., the "confidence of the incompetent," that Tim was trying to think of is the Dunning-Kruger Effect. a. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning–Kruger_effectb. https://www.forbes.com/sites/markmurphy/2017/01/24/the-dunning-kruger-effect-shows-why-some-people-think-theyre-great-even-when-their-work-is-terrible/#148894195d7cc. https://www.britannica.com/science/Dunning-Kruger-effectd. https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2019/01/07/whats-behind-confidence-incompetent-this-suddenly-popular-psychological-phenomenon/Other resources1. Esther Gokhale Google talk on posture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yYJ4hEYudE2. The Nature Fix by Florence Williams: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Fix-Happier-Healthier-Creative/dp/0393355578/3. Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Child-Woods-Children-Nature-Deficit/dp/156512605X/4. Federico Bitti's TED talk "Dystonia. Rewiring the brain through movement and dance” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwkHK3rfKO05. Anders Hansen TED talk "Why the Brain is Built for Movement:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9p3Z7L0f0UBio and picture courtesy Tim Maddox.
Message Notes December 29, 2019 | Teacher: Michael Harrison Sermon slides - click here ADVENT 2019 PEACE NOW AND FOREVER Present PeaceIsaiah 9:6-7 The Prince of Peace is coming into the world. Promised PeaceJohn 14:25-28Jesus promises to give us His peace through the Holy Spirit. Persevering PeaceJohn 16:29-33 We have Peace in Jesus to sustain us through this broken world. The God of Peace has made a way through Jesus Christ to give us peace in this life and usher us into ultimate peace at Jesus’s second coming.Next Steps• Thank God for the Peace that comes through the Gospel. • Commit to living a life marked by God’s peace by longing for Christ, who is our PEACE.This Week’s Growth GuideGod’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.• Monday - Isaiah 9:1-7• Tuesday - John 14:15-31• Wednesday - John 16:17-33• Thursday - Galatians 5:16-26• Friday - Colossians 1:1-23Join a Home ChurchHome Church, Fellowship’s small group ministry, is all about three things – relationships, spiritual growth, and serving. Returning the week of January 12th with 27 small groups, containing over 350 people, Home Church has a place for YOU! Home Church is all about Spiritual Growth. Spiritual growth is a key component of our Home Church Ministry. Home Churches are sermon based which means on a weekly basis, groups are spending time opening the scriptures and applying what was taught on Sunday morning. We believe the Word of God can transform how we think about God, our daily lives and the way we engage the world around us. Being together regularly also provides opportunities to pray for one another as we trust God and build our faith in community. Fellowship’s desire is that everyone who calls Fellowship home connect relationally in a Home Church. For more information stop by the Connection Center after service or online at fellowshipconway.org/homechurch.End of Year Giving Thank you for another year of faithful giving. For gifts to be counted towards your 2019 taxes, they will need to be postmarked no later than December 31 or brought to the ministry office by noon on December 31. You can make donations online up to midnight on New Year’s Eve as well. AT FELLOWSHIP Home churchHome church is Fellowship’s small group ministry where believers can come together in a safe and comfortable setting while building deeper relationships. Groups, consisting of 10-16 people, meet weekly for prayer, study, and service. Home Church launches January 12, 2020. Find more details at fellowshipconway.org/homechurch. Get Equipped - For all equipping opportunities go to fellowshipconway.org/equipping • Art of Marriage - January 5, 2020 during the 10:45 am service (cost $12). • Disciplines of Grace - January 5, 2020 during the 10:45 am service. • Financial Peace - January 20, 2020 at 6 pm (cost $99). Childcare provided. • Art of Parenting - January 20, 2020 at 7 pm (cost $12). Childcare provided. Fellowship 101 | January 26Get to know Fellowship better by understanding our mission, values, and ministries. Join us Sunday, January 26, 9:00 a.m., in the conference room during 1st service, to hear about what God is doing and where He is taking us. You will have a chance to ask questions, and meet some of our ministry leaders. Contact Michael at mharrison@fellowshipconway.org. Girlfriend’s Spring Bible Studies | Sign-ups begin January 5 • “David: Seeking a Heart Like His” by Beth Moore. Tuesday nights, January 21 - April 7th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Team Room #100 (Office Suite) Child care provided by RSVP to Shann@conwaycorp.net • “Heaven” by Randy Alcorn, a 7 - week DVD study and discussion. Tuesdays, January 21 - March 3, 12 - 1 pm, Fireside Room. Child care provided by RSVP to Shann@conwaycorp.netMinistry Center Warming Center | January 12-18Fellowship once again has the opportunity to minister to Faulkner County’s homeless population in partnership with the Ministry Center. We will do this by providing a meal every evening, as well as have two women and two men spend the night with those who are taking shelter during the night. To register go to https://tinyurl.com/roda246 or stop by the Connection Center. International Friendship Outreach New International Students attending UCA will be arriving January 1 - January 4th. Families are needed to host 1 or 2 students for a night, 2 nights, or 3 nights. Please contact Miseon at mseong11@gmail.com or501-205-9207. FinancesWeekly Budget 25,650Giving For 12/08 18,974Giving For 12/15 41,935YTD Budget 666,901YTD Giving 652,906 Over (under) (13,995)Generations CampaignTotal Pledge 1,579,182Received-to-date 1,273,333Click Here if you would like to give a gift.To make a gift or a commitment to Generations, you can click Here.
Geologist Tom Helm joins us to discuss the geologic history of Texas and our local Houston area. We discuss his background, how he became interested in geology, the geologic formation of our state and local area, what you can see around Texas, when and how our bayous and creeks were formed, and what you can see in our bayous and creeks. This episode will help you come to a new-found, deeper appreciation of our area. Enjoy!Contact Michael:1. ccerppodcast@aol.com2. http://www.goldams.com 3. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gold-2883921/ 4. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152144714995033/Join us at CCERP on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152144714995033/Show notes:1. Tom's Buffalo Bayou tours: https://www.helmguide.comSee also:a. http://www.savebuffalobayou.org/?p=6331b. https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/brandi-on-the-bayou-buffalo-bayous-hidden-wilderness/285-6162072632. Geologic time periods (use to follow along and keep your bearings in the discussion; if the first link is not sufficient, try the others).a. https://geology.com/time.htmb. https://www.digitalatlasofancientlife.org/learn/geological-time/geological-time-scale/c. https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/outreach/floridaseagrant/pdf_files/TropicalConnections_GeologicalTimeWithMajorEvolutionaryEventsInFossilRecord_KruczynskiFletcher.pdfd. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geologic_time_scalee. http://www.jsg.utexas.edu/npl/outreach/texas-geologic-history/f. https://cdn.britannica.com/67/73167-050-B9A74092/chart.jpg3. A geologic map of Texas (also good to use to follow along and make sense of things).a. Texasi. https://texasalmanac.com/sites/default/files/images/maps/Geologymap.pdfii. http://www.geojeff.org/geology-of-texas.htmlb. United States: i. https://www.gifex.com/images/0X0/2009-09-18-8432/United_States_Geology_Map.jpgii. http://mapas.owje.com/maps/8168_united-states-geology-map.htmlc. United States: https://www.americangeosciences.org/critical-issues/maps/interactive-map-united-states-geology-and-natural-resources4. Descriptions of Texas geologyi. "Geology" by Tucker F. Hentz: https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/swgqzii. The Geology of Texas by C. Reid Ferring: https://www.cengage.com/custom/regional_geology.bak/data/Texas.pdf5. Texas geologya. Llano Uplift: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Llano_Upliftb. Enchanted Rock: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enchanted_Rock6. The garden-hose water toy, WHAM-O's Water Wiggle, we discuss:a. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D_WdavMuKsb. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvGH8n0_-pw7, Helping injured wildlifea. Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition: https://www.twrcwildlifecenter.orgb. Wildlife Center of Texas: https://wildlifecenteroftexas.org/about-us/8. The law about artifacts and about soil, gravel, sand, etc. in Texasa. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152144714995033/permalink/1243483202527850/b. https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/NR/htm/NR.191.htmc. https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PW/htm/PW.86.htm
ADVENT 2019: Christ Our Peace(Ephesians 2:11-22) Message SlidesHe is our peace (14a).He makes peace (15c).He proclaims peace (17b).FAR AWAY - What we once were (2:11-12) • Past Plight (2:11-12) Christless: __________________________________________. Stateless: ___________________________________________. Friendless: __________________________________________. Hopeless: ___________________________________________. Godless: ____________________________________________.NEAR - What we now are (2:13) • Present Position (2:13a) • Personal Provision (2:13b)PEACE - What Jesus Christ has done (2:14-18) • Peace Between Jews and Gentiles (2:14-15) • Peace Between the Church and God (2:16-18) DWELLING - What we have now become (2:19-22) • A New Relationship (2:19) Horizontal: _______________________________________. Vertical: __________________________________________. • A New Residence (2:20-22)Next Steps• I will trust Christ’s provision to make peace between myself and God. • I will embrace the peace provided by Christ to allow me to live at peace with others. This Week’s Growth GuideGod’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.• Monday - Matthew 1:18-26 • Tuesday - Matthew 2:1-12• Wednesday - Matthew 2:13-23• Thursday - Luke 2:1-20• Friday - John 1:1-18Join a Home Church Home Church, Fellowship’s small group ministry, is all about three things – relationships, spiritual growth, and serving. Returning the week of January 12th with 27 small groups, containing over 350 people, Home Church has a place for YOU! Home Church is all about relationships. Our Home Churches are made up 10-16 people who meet together weekly in homes throughout the community. At our core we all have a desire to know and to be known by others in a deep and meaningful way. This is why Home Church is an integral part of the Fellowship family. Here we are able to celebrate together, struggle together, and do life with others pursuing the same goal of knowing Christ. Fellowship’s desire is that everyone who calls Fellowship home connect relationally in a Home Church. For more information stop by the Connection Center after service or online at fellowshipconway.org/homechurch. Christmas OfferingOur annual special offering will be collected this morning during both worship services. Our first goal is a pavilion for the kids playground to give shade to families while they enjoy time together. The other goal is to assist local ministry partners with a special fund to help local outreach when unexpected needs or opportunities arise. AT FELLOWSHIP Christmas Eve - December 24 Invite someone to attend and experience Christmas at Fellowship at one of our Candlelight Christmas Eve services at 4:00 or 6:00 pm. Get Equipped - For all equipping opportunities go to fellowshipconway.org/equipping • Art of Marriage - January 5, 2020 during the 10:45 am service (cost $12). • Disciplines of Grace - January 5, 2020 during the 10:45 am service. • Financial Peace - January 20, 2020 at 6 pm (cost $99). Childcare provided. • Art of Parenting - January 20, 2020 at 7 pm (cost $12). Childcare provided.Home ChurchHome church is a small group ministry here at Fellowship where fellow believers can come together in a safe and comfortable setting while developing and building into deeper relationships. Groups, consisting of 10-16 people, meet weekly for prayer, study, and service. Home Church launches January 12, 2020. Find more details at fellowshipconway.org/homechurch. Fellowship 101 | January 26Get to know Fellowship better by understanding our mission, values, and ministries. Join us Sunday, January 26, 9:00 a.m., in the conference room during 1st service, to hear about what God is doing and where He is taking us. You will have a chance to ask questions, and meet some of our ministry leaders. Contact Michael at mharrison@fellowshipconway.org. International Friendship Outreach New International Students attending UCA will be arriving January 1 - January 4th. Families are needed to host 1 or 2 students for a night, 2 nights, or 3 nights. Please contact Miseon at mseong11@gmail.com or 501-205-9207. Ministry Center Warming Center | January 12-18Fellowship once again has the opportunity to minister to Faulkner County’s homeless population in partnership with the Ministry Center. We will do this by providing a meal every evening, as well as have two women and two men spend the night with those who are taking shelter during the night. To register go to https://tinyurl.com/roda246 or stop by the Connection Center. End of Year GivingThank you for another year of faithful giving. For gifts to be counted towards your 2019 taxes, they will need to be postmarked no later than December 31 or brought to the ministry office by noon on December 31. You can make donations online up to midnight on New Year’s Eve as well. Click Here if you would like to give a gift.To make a gift or a commitment to Generations, you can click Here.FinancesWeekly budget 25,650Giving For 12/08 18,424Giving For 12/15 18,974YTD Budget 641,251YTd Giving 610,971 Over (under) (30,280)Generations CampaignTotal Pledge 1,578,097Received-to-date 1,261,943
Kelly Norrid, of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, joins us to discuss his background, what his job with TPWD involves, how you can benefit from it, how he became interested in biology (interesting story!!), restoring ecosystems, some interesting behavior of Vultures, the benefits of snakes, the importance of nature and the wild, and more. A fascinating discussion I look forward to continuing.Sorry if the sound quality is a little off on this: I'm not an audio engineer by trade. And sorry for my typing sometimes during the discussion: I was taking notes for the show notes. Contact Michael:1. ccerppodcast@aol.com2. http://www.goldams.com 3. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gold-2883921/ 4. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152144714995033/Join us at CCERP on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152144714995033/Show notes:1. Urban Wildlife Program: https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/wildlife_diversity/urban_program/2. Vultures roll up carpet, take off vinyl, take off windshield wipersa. https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/vultures-chewing-on-rubber-car-parts-in-florida-everglades-becoming-more-prevalent-expert/1914613/b. https://www.npca.org/articles/1628-vulture-vandals3. "You may drive out Nature with a pitchfork, yet she still will hurry back." -- Horace: https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Horace4. Rattlesnakesa. https://sciencing.com/importance-snakes-ecosystem-8078550.htmlb. https://cmns.umd.edu/news-events/features/1162c. I have not yet located that article I discussed.5. Sheldon Lake State Parka. https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/sheldon-lakeb. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheldon_Lakec. https://www.facebook.com/SheldonLakeStatePark/6. Chinese Tallowa. http://www.tsusinvasives.org/home/database/triadica-sebiferab. https://www.texasinvasives.org/plant_database/detail.php?symbol=TRSE6c. https://rangeplants.tamu.edu/plant/chinese-tallow-tree/7. Davis Hill State Parka. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Forgotten-parks-languish-for-a-decade-4303271.phpb. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Davis-Hill-State-Park/1203365280158318. Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring: https://www.amazon.com/Silent-Spring-Rachel-Carson/dp/0618249060/9. Legend of Boggy Creek: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068837/10. Little Golden Booksa. http://www.littlegoldenbooks.comb. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/LGB/little-golden-book11. Snake relocation by a. Boyd Everitt (text only) 281-639-8462b. Kelly Norridi. https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/wildlife_diversity/urban_program/ii. https://www.facebook.com/people/Kelly-Norrid-Tpwd/10000523429772512. Free Snake Relocation Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/262485500985003/13. Scribe Vineyarda. https://scribewinery.comb. https://winesvinesanalytics.com/news/article/167426/Birds-and-Snakes-Partner-With-Grapegrowersc. this case was discussed in a book I listened to on Audible, but I do not recall which book it was14. Copperhead videosa. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1336l7biJuAb. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oclePwxJH8c. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWsW3_mYRPId. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kV2yL9qxbI4e. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqDAd1pcgqUf. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsPqYtehvgI15. Wasp videosa. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp4cfh-0z9Ib. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-jUH8mW2ngc. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83wbinQCHpkd. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYCqMEyJXTge. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyFt87qc478f. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxWKaYKrYc016. Big Thicketa. https://www.nps.gov/bith/index.htmb. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Thicket17. Winters Bayoua. https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/pwd_rp_t3200_1059c/winter_bayou.phtmlb. https://houstonaudubon.org/sanctuaries/winters-bayou.html
Michael and Tom felt a special calling to help people know and feel, in a very practical way, that they are loved, that they matter, and that they are valued. In a time when loneliness and disconnection are on the rise, Michael and Tom, are walking side by side with individuals through some of life’s toughest challenges. How to Contact Michael and Tom Someone To Tell It To Website: someonetotellitto.org More about Michael and Tom Michael Gingerich and Tom Kaden are the co-founders of Someone To Tell It To, a non-profit with the mission of cultivating meaningful relationships through compassionate listening and training others to do the same. They do this through promoting and practicing compassionate listening and compassionate presence and train individuals, groups, organizations to do the same. Michael and Tom have written two books together - Someone To Tell It To: Sharing Life’s Journey and Someone To Tell It To: Moved with Compassion. They have also been published in Red Letter Christians, This I Believe and through the International Listening Association. They are affiliate members of the International Listening Association and were awarded the Listening in the Business Sector award in 2019. They co-host their own podcast series also called Someone To Tell It To. Michael is a graduate of Lancaster Theological Seminary and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He has provided thousands of hours of counseling internationally on all aspects of integrative cancer care, especially the psycho-social and spiritual aspects – in-person, through tele-support groups, Facebook™ and email communications. In addition, he has had essays published in several Chicken Soup for the Soul books. Michael is married to Katherine Walton Gingerich. They are the parents of three sons and the grandfather of five. They live in Hershey, PA. Tom graduated from Asbury Theological Seminary and Messiah College. He is a gifted communicator and spiritual guide to people of all ages and has an uncanny ability of taking surface level relationships to a much deeper place in a short period of time. He has been published in several Chicken Soup for the Soul books. Tom is married to Sarah Carr Kaden. They have four children and live in Mt. Holly Springs, PA. Books by Michael and Tom
Michael and Tom felt a special calling to help people know and feel, in a very practical way, that they are loved, that they matter, and that they are valued. In a time when loneliness and disconnection are on the rise, Michael and Tom, are walking side by side with individuals through some of life’s toughest challenges. How to Contact Michael and Tom Someone To Tell It To Website: someonetotellitto.org More about Michael and Tom Michael Gingerich and Tom Kaden are the co-founders of Someone To Tell It To, a non-profit with the mission of cultivating meaningful relationships through compassionate listening and training others to do the same. They do this through promoting and practicing compassionate listening and compassionate presence and train individuals, groups, organizations to do the same. Michael and Tom have written two books together - Someone To Tell It To: Sharing Life’s Journey and Someone To Tell It To: Moved with Compassion. They have also been published in Red Letter Christians, This I Believe and through the International Listening Association. They are affiliate members of the International Listening Association and were awarded the Listening in the Business Sector award in 2019. They co-host their own podcast series also called Someone To Tell It To. Michael is a graduate of Lancaster Theological Seminary and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He has provided thousands of hours of counseling internationally on all aspects of integrative cancer care, especially the psycho-social and spiritual aspects – in-person, through tele-support groups, Facebook™ and email communications. In addition, he has had essays published in several Chicken Soup for the Soul books. Michael is married to Katherine Walton Gingerich. They are the parents of three sons and the grandfather of five. They live in Hershey, PA. Tom graduated from Asbury Theological Seminary and Messiah College. He is a gifted communicator and spiritual guide to people of all ages and has an uncanny ability of taking surface level relationships to a much deeper place in a short period of time. He has been published in several Chicken Soup for the Soul books. Tom is married to Sarah Carr Kaden. They have four children and live in Mt. Holly Springs, PA. Books by Michael and Tom
In this episode, Scott Dammitt joins us to discuss why he loves our area and what it offers everyone of us, and to discuss our trail system, its maintenance, CCMTB, and using it to hike, bike, and horseback ride. We have a great discussion that would benefit others in other areas of the country. We talk about the start of CCMTB, how it has grown, the wildlife in our area, the diversity of nature areas you see on there trials, a huge buck Scott recently saw, how to ride the trails, where they go, how to get involved, and lots more. Enjoy!About Scott: Scott Dammitt was born in Houston, Texas and lived most of his life on the north side of town, where he graduated valedictorian from Aldine High School and joined the Marine Corps in 1998. Scott served on multiple deployments while overseas and returned home for good in 2002, where he began working in Information Technology. Somewhere around 2008, Scott's love for the outdoors and his lifelong passion for bicycles culminated in a new hobby of MTB which quickly evolved into a lifestyle. In 2011 Scott teamed up with other trail builders to organize efforts to improve their local trails, which is now one of the most popular riding destinations in the Houston area. Nowadays, Scott spends most of his days either riding or working to improve the trail experience for walkers, joggers, and bike riders, coordinating materials and logistics for the trail crews, and coaching Eagle scout candidates who are building their community improvement projects.Contact Michael:1. ccerppodcast@aol.com2. http://www.goldams.com 3. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gold-2883921/ 4. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152144714995033/Join us at CCERP on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152144714995033/Show notes:1. CCMTB on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CypressCreekMTBTrails/2. A map of the trails: https://www.facebook.com/CypressCreekMTBTrails/photos/a.619241441446310/1388945021142611/?type=1&theater3. GHORBA: http://ghorba.org4. Apps for trailsa. Trail Run Project: https://www.trailrunproject.comb. MTB project: https://www.mtbproject.comc. Trail Forks: https://www.trailforks.com5. Bayou Land Conservancy: https://www.bayoulandconservancy.org6. Color code levels of difficulty: green, blue, blacka. https://signsofthemountains.com/blogs/news/what-do-the-symbols-on-ski-trail-signs-meanb. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piste7. How to fall, how to roll. a. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTiNRwT44Ucb. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbzhSbS1tPoc. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdVHMulJfqkd. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgjVORA9LIE8, MovNata. https://www.movnat.comb. https://www.youtube.com/user/MovNat9. Freshwater shrimp. It's some kind of Caridean Shrimp: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/784072410. Cypresswood Bike Trails on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cypresswood-Bike-Trails/172613456109541Bio and image courtesy Scott Dammitt.
University of Tennessee Professor Jim Fordyce (PhD, UC Davis) joins us to discuss ecology, ecological thinking, their importance, and why it matters to us all. Great discussion.Dr. Fordyce's UT page: https://eeb.utk.edu/people/james-fordyce/Contact Michael:1. ccerppodcast@aol.com2. http://www.goldams.com 3. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gold-2883921/ 4. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152144714995033/Join us at CCERP on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152144714995033/Show notes:1. Ecologya. https://www.esa.org/about/what-does-ecology-have-to-do-with-me/b. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecologyc. https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/ecology/2. Wolves of Yellowstone/How Wolves Change Riversa. Most have seen this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSBL7Gk_9QUb. This has more information and starts with the work of hydrologist Bob Beschta ("why predators are important for ecosystems": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vF4F7yvMlAMc. This mentions Beschta: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111221140710.htmd. A Beschta bio on PBS: https://www.pbs.org/strangedays/episodes/predators/experts/bio_beschta_bob.html3. Local Floraa. edible and medicinal: https://www.foragingtexas.comb. https://npsot.org/wp/houston/native-plant-info/c. http://counties.agrilife.org/harris/files/2011/05/houstonplants.pdf4. The Importance of Waspsa. https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/in-defence-of-wasps-why-squashing-them-comes-with-a-sting-in-the-tale-a7144306.htmlb. https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-41042948c. https://www.newsweek.com/most-people-hate-wasps-theyre-just-important-bees-11266165. The Importance of Snakesa. https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/the-reptiles-snakes-saving-snakes/2911/b. https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2018/02/snakes-act-ecosystem-engineers-seed-dispersalc. https://savethesnakes.org/s/why-snakes/6. The Sea Otter, Starfish, Kelp, and more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRGg5it5FMI7. The critter I was trying to think of in the podcast was the Little Brown Skink (this link also has a link to the video I took): https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/107913458. Passionflower (aka Passiflora): a. Purple: https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=pain6b. Yellow: https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=palu29. The Gulf Fritillarya. https://texasinsects.tamu.edu/gulf-fritillary/b. https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/49150-Agraulis-vanillae10. The Kaibab Deer Crash (just some of the info and analysis; I looked at this last year, but don't recall if I have the latest, most comprehensive analysis available)a. https://www.biologycorner.com/worksheets/kaibab.htmlb. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaibab_Plateauc. https://www.wafwa.org/Documents%20and%20Settings/37/Site%20Documents/Working%20Groups/Mule%20Deer/Workshop%20Proceedings/Deer/1976%20Logan%20UT%20Mule%20Deer%20Decline%20in%20the%20West/1976-Mule%20Deer%20Decline%20in%20the%20West.pdfd. http://www.ndow.org/uploadedFiles/ndoworg/Content/public_documents/Wildlife_Education/Publications/muledeer.pdfe. https://books.google.com/books?id=MHHtDAAAQBAJ&pg=PA184&lpg=PA184&dq=kaibab+mule+deer+crash&source=bl&ots=H2iF4k-LmC&sig=njBusrCtEGEURDjZ1hEUzvK6kQQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwinur6W3O3bAhUs5YMKHaANDXA4ChDoAQhXMAk#v=onepage&q=kaibab%20mule%20deer%20crash&f=false
Michael Barnes has a science PhD and stepped out of corporate life five years ago.He works in a number of fields including Cincinnati Hacking Homelessness. Q1. Michael picked the astronaut icon and the question is "What problem are you currently grappling with?"Michael updated us on his Cincinnati hackling homeless project and wanting to get the views of the whole of the community. 24 points scored.Q2. Michael successfully guessed the Soviet Union soccer shirt. Total 25.Michael picked the shirt and the question is "Where is the most unusual place you have been?"Michael went to Moscow in 1994.Is Moscow safe to visit? We see other countries on TV and assume that they really are like that. We were brought up to think that Russia (or the Soviet Union) was scary and dangerous.People are people all around the world. They have thoughts, fears, dreams, wants, desires.The Funky Thinkers guide to visiting other countries.Obey local laws and customs. (They may be different to your own).Do what local police and officials say. (They could arrest you if you don't)If you see trouble - go the other way.(Check this insight from Lisa-Marie Platske on her visit to Ethiopia)As Michael visited in 1994, 94 points scored.A Russian hat is called a Ushanka. (Picture below)Total 119 pointsQ3. Michael picked the London bus. The question is "How ambitious are you really?"I had never heard this before (and if anyone knows more detail, please get in touch, we woul love to get you on FUNKQUEST).Everyone has a circle of life. Feeling good, feeling bad. It goes in cycles and takes around a month.Michael ventured that for most high performing people, it went in days if not hours.Michael wants to roll out his homeless project to 100 cities. 100 points scored. Total 219Q4. Michael picked the girl playing the guitar. The question is "Who do you go out of your way to be nice to?"Any outsider or bystander.We talked about people at networking events. Standing alone. Waiting for someone to come and talk to them.Michael scored 6 points. On account of the siz degrees of separation thing. Q5.Michael thought that George Harrison was Inigo Montoya so no points scored on that.He chose George Harrison and the question is "When was the last time you had a new lease of life?"Given that we had already found in question 1 that Michael is constantly figuring out what he is going to do with his life, we agreed all the time.It is five years since Michael stepped out of corporate so 5 points scored.Contact Michael via CincinnattiHackingHomelessness.com and if you work in the homeless space, contact us and we will get you on the show.A solid entry onto the leader board from Michael with 230 points.A good start and the 100 points for wanting to roll out his homeless project to 100 cities.Went off the rails a bit with only scoring 6 for the "Who do you go out of your way to be nice to?" question and 5 because of the 5 years since he stepped out of corporate.Nevertheless, a good effort.
Michael Barnes has a science PhD and stepped out of corporate life five years ago.He works in a number of fields including Cincinnati Hacking Homelessness. Q1. Michael picked the astronaut icon and the question is "What problem are you currently grappling with?"Michael updated us on his Cincinnati hackling homeless project and wanting to get the views of the whole of the community. 24 points scored.Q2. Michael successfully guessed the Soviet Union soccer shirt. Total 25.Michael picked the shirt and the question is "Where is the most unusual place you have been?"Michael went to Moscow in 1994.Is Moscow safe to visit? We see other countries on TV and assume that they really are like that. We were brought up to think that Russia (or the Soviet Union) was scary and dangerous.People are people all around the world. They have thoughts, fears, dreams, wants, desires.The Funky Thinkers guide to visiting other countries.Obey local laws and customs. (They may be different to your own).Do what local police and officials say. (They could arrest you if you don't)If you see trouble - go the other way.(Check this insight from Lisa-Marie Platske on her visit to Ethiopia)As Michael visited in 1994, 94 points scored.A Russian hat is called a Ushanka. (Picture below)Total 119 pointsQ3. Michael picked the London bus. The question is "How ambitious are you really?"I had never heard this before (and if anyone knows more detail, please get in touch, we woul love to get you on FUNKQUEST).Everyone has a circle of life. Feeling good, feeling bad. It goes in cycles and takes around a month.Michael ventured that for most high performing people, it went in days if not hours.Michael wants to roll out his homeless project to 100 cities. 100 points scored. Total 219Q4. Michael picked the girl playing the guitar. The question is "Who do you go out of your way to be nice to?"Any outsider or bystander.We talked about people at networking events. Standing alone. Waiting for someone to come and talk to them.Michael scored 6 points. On account of the siz degrees of separation thing. Q5.Michael thought that George Harrison was Inigo Montoya so no points scored on that.He chose George Harrison and the question is "When was the last time you had a new lease of life?"Given that we had already found in question 1 that Michael is constantly figuring out what he is going to do with his life, we agreed all the time.It is five years since Michael stepped out of corporate so 5 points scored.Contact Michael via CincinnattiHackingHomelessness.com and if you work in the homeless space, contact us and we will get you on the show.A solid entry onto the leader board from Michael with 230 points.A good start and the 100 points for wanting to roll out his homeless project to 100 cities.Went off the rails a bit with only scoring 6 for the "Who do you go out of your way to be nice to?" question and 5 because of the 5 years since he stepped out of corporate.Nevertheless, a good effort.
Message Notes October 13, 2019 | Teacher: Michael harrisonClick here for Sermon Slides WITNESSES:The Spread of the Gospel in the Book of Acts Expansion through Discipleship(Acts 18:18-28) The Ministry of PaulWitnesses follow God’s plan for their lives and not their own.(Acts 18:18-23)The Ministry of Priscilla and AquilaRelationships provide the space and time for spiritual growth. (Acts 18:18-19, 26) The Ministry of ApollosHumility is the foundation of learning. (Acts 18:24-28)LESSONS FOR WITNESSES:Witnesses surrender completely, invest deeply, and live in humility for the sake of the gospel.Next Steps• I will commit to engage the Scriptures daily. • I will remain in the fight and be a part of God’s story.This Week’s Growth GuideGod’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.• Monday - Romans 16• Tuesday - 1 Corinthians 3• Wednesday - 1 Corinthians 16• Thursday - 2 Timothy 4• Friday - Acts 19:1-22Home ChurchOur Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another. Home Church helps our body seek God’s best for one another. Home Church Questions • Read Acts 18:18-28. • What was the main point of the message this week? • Was there anything new, interesting, insightful, or even unclear from the message? • How did Paul impact the lives of Priscilla & Aquila? Apollos? • How were Priscilla & Aquila using the gifts God gave them? • Why was God willing to use Apollos even when his understanding was lacking or incomplete? • Do you see yourself to be more like Apollos or Priscilla & Aquila? Explain. • Are you being used in your SHAPE for the sake of the gospel? • God’s story is still unfolding. Discuss how this impacts your life.AT FELLOWSHIP Fellowship 101 - November 3 | 9:00 a.m.Get to know Fellowship better by understanding our mission, values, and ministries. Join us Sunday, November 3, 9:00 a.m., in the conference room 1st service, to hear about what God is doing and where He is taking us. During the hour and a half, you will get a chance to ask questions, and meet some of our ministry leaders. Contact Michael at mharrison@fellowshipconway.org. Fellowship Kids Pumpkin PatchOne of Fellowship’s yearly family fun events! Meet us at Schaefers & Collins Pumpkin Patch Saturday, October 19, 10-12:00 p.m. The cost for a hayride and picking a pumpkin is $7 per child. Adults who ride are $2.00. Cash and checks accepted. Prayer for Mission TripsOur Nicaragua and Germany teams have arrived and are ready for God to use them to accomplish His purposes. Please be in prayer for them.Men’s MusterEarly Bird Sign-up has begun! Men, mark your calendar (April 17-19, 2020) Get onboard now to save money on your Muster registration. Contact Andy at men@fellowshipconway.org for more information or come see us at the Connection Center in the Atrim after each service. Home church Get connected, join a small group! Fellowship continues to connect people in relationship through our small group ministry called Home Church. Contact Michael Harrison at mharrison@fellowshipconway.org to get connected. Equipping Ministry Need help in an area of your spiritual life? We have you covered. Join us in the Atrium after service, or check out all the classes at https://www.fellowshipconway.org/equipping. • Apologetics and Worldview - Are you prepared to defend your beliefs when challenged? Understanding the Christian worldview and applying it to challenges, helps us navigate our world by discovering truth in a post-truth culture. In this course you will be trained to think clearly when you are on the battlefield of ideas. Sundays, beginning TODAY during the 10:45 service. • Bible Study Methods - The goal of Bible study as a whole is to make application of the Scripture to our lives while the goal of interpretation, within Bible study, is to discover the meaning of the text. Only after we know the meaning of a text can we understand the significance that a specific text has for us. In this 6-week course you will learn that the Bible has one interpretation or meaning, with many applications. Sundays, beginning TODAY during the 10:45 a.m. service.• The Core - Whether you are struggling to articulate your beliefs, or just need a refresher in Fellowship’s Core Doctrines, this course is for you. We will take six weeks and walk through our core beliefs and help build a theological foundation that supports them. Beginning TODAY during the 10:45 a.m. service. Click Here if you would like to give a gift.To make a gift or a commitment to Generations, you can click Here.FinancesWeekly budget 25,650Giving For 9/29 23,878Giving For 10/06 39,088YTD Budget 384,751YTD Giving 373,664 over (under) (11,087)Generations CampaignTotal Pledge 1,580,012Received-to-date 1,212,278
Learn How to Get Started in Real Estate? Go to www.Dwellynn.com/lwa Michael Becker is a Principal at SPI Advisory LLC and heads SPI’s Dallas, Texas office where he oversees all aspects of property operations, including asset management, property management oversight, accounting and taxation, capital improvement and renovation projects and investor relations. SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE US A REVIEW on iTunes: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1256786108 Get your free book: www.audibletrial.com/dwellynn Contact Michael: www.spiadvisory.com Content mentioned: ABC of Real Estate Investing Ken Mcelroy Follow Ola [www.instagram.com/oladantis] @OlaDantis for all other social media Send me a DM when you follow so I can say hi! www.InvestWithOla.com
Achieving World-Class Performance with the Five Pillars of Safety In this episode, Patrick and Michael discuss pathways for organizations to gain world class performance and culture. Through Michael’s extensive experience, he has identified five major employee focused areas that lead to long term success in safety, health and environmental management. Topics include: Management leadership and commitment Employee involvement and ownership Integration of safety and business functions Data-based decision making and system-based root cause Beyond compliance Much of this episode is based on Michael’s book, Achieving World-Class Safety by Actively Engaging Employees using the Five Pillars of Safety (https://www.amazon.com/Michael-Saujani/e/B06XXHCY7Z%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share) . Michael Saujani, CSP, CPCU, ARM is currently CEO of MKS Safety, a loss control consulting firm. As Corporate Safety Director at Fort Dearborn Company he has delivered several presentations at the ASSP Professional Development Conference and Chicagoland Safety Conference on defining and developing world-class safety culture. He has extensive experience working for, and with, several insurance companies. Michael was ASSP NEIL Chapter President and Region V Safety Professional of the Year award winner. Mr. Saujani holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, is a Certified Safety Professional, (Ret CSP) and professional member of ASSP. Contact Michael on twitter: mikesaujani (https://twitter.com/mikesaujani)
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Message Notes September 8, 2019 | Teacher: Ken wilsonSermon Slides WITNESSES: The Spread of the Gospel in the Book of ActsPrison: A Fearless and Faithful Ministry(Acts 16:16-40) An Exorcism of a Trafficked Girl Who Knows the TruthThe Gospel brings salvation and freedomto those in bondage.(Acts 16:16-18)A Kangaroo Court Protecting The ProfitsOpposition to the Gospelis often popular and profitable.(16:19-24)A Jailhouse Revival Reaching an Entire FamilyThe Gospel will save your lifeand impact your family.(16:25-34)A Strategic ResolutionGod’s rescue does not alwaysunfold the way we would like.(16:35-40)Lessons for Witnesses:The power of the Gospel brings release from bondage, freedom from fear, salvation from death, transformation to families, and purpose for suffering.Next Steps• Have you been freed by the gospel of Jesus Christ?• Is the gospel having an impact in your life and your family?• Is Jesus worthy of your suffering? This Week’s Growth GuideGod’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.• Monday - Mark 5:1-20• Tuesday - Luke 8:26-39• Wednesday - Romans 8:18-27• Thursday - Romans 8:28-39• Friday - Acts 17:1-9Home ChurchOur Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another. Home Church helps our body seek God’s best for one another. Home Church Questions • Read Acts 16:16-40. • What was the main point of the message this week? • Was there anything new, interesting, insightful, or even unclear from the message? • What was your main take-away from this week’s message? • What do you know about human trafficking? • In what way is the gospel a threat to human trafficking? • Where do you see growing government opposition to the gospel? How should we respond? • This passage is as clear as it gets when it comes to the gospel. What are the essentials of presenting gospel truth? What must a person do to be saved? • What do you think happened with the baptism of the whole household? Does this verse teach infant baptism? Do you think only adults were baptized? • Why were they baptized so quickly (no confirmation class)? • Why did Paul not appeal to his Roman Citizenship earlier? • How much suffering have you had to endure for the sake of the gospel?At Fellowship Fellowship 101 | September 15 | 9-10:30 a.m.Get to know Fellowship better by understanding our mission, values, and ministries. Join us Sunday, September 15, 9:00 a.m., in the conference room (new building ) during 1st service, to hear about what God is doing and where He is taking us. During the hour and a half, you will get a chance to ask questions and meet some of our ministry leaders. Contact Michael at mharrison@fellowshipconway.org.Home church Get connected, join a small group! Fellowship continues to connect people in relationship through our small group ministry called Home Church. Home Churches meet weekly in homes to study, pray, and serve together. Stop by our display in the Atrium after service to get connected. NEXT Launching If you are between 18 and 25, looking for biblical community, we have a place for you! After second service today lunch will be provided by one of our small groups which is always great food! Then, join us Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. for worship, teaching, and small groups. Meet our college and young adult pastor, Zach Benton, in the Atrium at the NEXT table after service or email at zbenton@fellowshipconway.org. Equipping MinistryLots of classes on a variety of topics are launching in the next few weeks, including - Marriage, Doctrine, Financial Peace, Bible Study Methods, Spiritual Disciplines, and Apologetics. Choose the class that will further your spiritual growth and invest in your relationship with God this Fall. Join us in the Atrium after service, or check out all the classes at https://www.fellowshipconway.org/equipping.Girlfriends Retreat - Ferncliff Conference Center, October 11-13Do you long to get away from everyday responsibilities and take time to worship God and connect with other women? You need this! Discounted early bird registration starting at $105 from now through September 15. Registration cost starts at $120 from September 16 through September 30. For more info contact Lesta at lestae@gmail.com. Sign-up at the Connection Center or online. Father - Son Camp Out Today is the final day to sign-up. Fathers and their sons, grades K-12, are invited to the woods on Friday evening and Saturday, Sept 13-14, for the Father-Son Camp Out. Register at fellowshipconway.com/register for more information. Fellowship Kids Baptism Class - Starting today - Second ServiceIf your child has placed their faith in Christ, we would love for you to join us for this four week class. This is a class for you and your child to attend together as we discuss the character of God, salvation, baptism and spiritual disciplines. If you are interested, email Heather at hmckinney@fellowshipconway.org.OCC Packing Party PrepThe OCC team would like to invite anyone free during the day to join us for our last shoebox item prep on Wednesday, September 11, from 9-noon in Equipping Room #2101. The Special Pack is quickly approaching and we are looking forward to being prepared for that evening.OCC Packing PartyMark your calendars now! The 2019 Operation Christmas Child Special Packing party will be Tuesday, September 17th, from 6-9. You don’t want to miss this fun and eternally significant night as we pack 2400 gospel opportunities. Men’s Muster Early Bird Sign-up has begun! Men, mark your calendar (April 17-19, 2020) and get onboard now to save money on your Muster registration. Go to https://www.fellowshipconway.org/mens-ministry for more information. FinancesWeekly Budget 25,650Giving For 8/25 22,723Giving For 9/01 25,085YTD Budget 256,500YTD Giving 226,801Over (under) (29,699)Generations CampaignTotal Pledge 1,579,152Received-to-date 1,177,149Click Here if you would like to give a gift.To make a gift or a commitment to Generations, you can click Here.
Message Notes September 1, 2019 | Teacher: Ken wilsonMessage Notes WITNESSES:The Spread of the Gospel in the Book of ActsPhilippi: A Wealthy Woman Worshipper(Acts 16:11-15) Philippi: No Little PlacesGod uses strategic places.(Acts 16:11-12)• Straightforward Obedience (16:11)• Roman Colony (16:12a)• Leading City (16:12b)Lydia: No Little People God uses strategic people.(16:13-15)• A Place for Prayer (16:13)• A Woman who Worships (16:14)• A Household of Hospitality (16:5)Lessons for Witnesses:God uses willing people in strategic placesto accomplish His purpose and spread the gospel.Next Steps• God wants to use you. How?• God wants to use you where you are. How? This Week’s Growth GuideGod’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.• Monday - Philippians 1• Tuesday - Philippians 2• Wednesday - Philippians 3• Thursday - Philippians 4• Friday - Acts 16:16-40Home Church Our Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another. Home Church helps our body seek God’s best for one another. Home Church Questions • Read Acts 16:11-15. • What was the main point of the message this week? • Was there anything new, interesting, insightful, or even unclear from the message? • What was your main take-away from this week’s message? • If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? • Is there anything that you know right now is an area where God has been clear and straightforward where obedience is required? • What are you doing to advance the gospel right now? • Why is prayer a constant challenge for Christians? • What have you learned about prayer that has helped you move closer to the kind of prayer life you would like to have? • What prayer disciplines have been helpful for you? • Who has shared the gift of hospitality with you? What does true hospitality look like?At Fellowship Fellowship 101 | September 15 | 9-10:30 a.m. Get to know Fellowship better by understanding our mission, values, and ministries. Join us Sunday, September 15, 9:00 a.m., in the conference room (new building ) during 1st service, to hear about what God is doing and where He is taking us. During the hour and a half, you will get a chance to ask questionsand meet some of our ministry leaders. Contact Michael at mharrison@fellowshipconway.org.Home Church Launch Fellowship continues to connect people in relationship through our small group ministry called Home Church. Home Churches meet weekly in homes to study, pray, and serve together. Stop by our display in the Atrium after service to get connected. NEXT Launching Anyone between 18 and 25 looking for biblical community? We have a place for you! Join us Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. for worship, teaching, and small groups. Meet our college and young adult pastor, Zach Benton, in the Atrium at the NEXT table after service or email at zbenton@fellowshipconway.org. Equipping MinistryLots of classes on a variety of topics are launching next week, including - Parenting, Discipleship, Financial Peace, and The Story Project. Choose the class that will further your spiritual growth and invest in your relationship with God this Fall. Join us in the atrium after service, or check out all the classes at https://www.fellowshipconway.org/equipping.Girlfriend’s Chili, Chocolate, and Chihuahuas - September 7, 6 p.m. For ten years, the Girlfriend’s Ministry at Fellowship has connected women to God and to one another. We are celebrating by going back to where it all started with an event called Chili, Chocolate, and Chihuahuas. The evening will be filled with good food, great people, and a movie. You will not want to miss gathering with other women to celebrate all God has done and will do among the women at Fellowship. Childcare provided by RSVP to shann@conwaycorp.net. Sign-up at the Connection Center. Girlfriends Retreat - Ferncliff Conference Center, October 11-13Do you long to get away from everyday responsibilities and take time to worship God and connect with other women? You need this! Discounted early bird registration $105 from August 18 to September 15. For more info contact Lesta at lestae@gmail.com. Sign-up at the Connection Center. Father - Son Camp Out Fathers and their sons, grades K-12, are invited to the woods on Friday evening and Saturday, Sept 13-14, for the Father Son Camp Out. For more information go to fellowshipconway.com/register. For questions email men@fellowshipconway.org. Fellowship Kids Baptism Class - September 8, 15, 22, 29 - Second ServiceIf your child has placed their faith in Christ, we would love for you to join us for this four week class. This is a class for you and your child to attend together as we discuss the character of God, salvation, baptism and spiritual disciplines. If you are interested, email Heather at hmckinney@fellowshipconway.org.OCC Packing PartyMark your calendars now! The 2019 Operation Christmas Child Special Packing party will be Tuesday, September 17th from 6-9. You don’t want to miss this fun and eternally significant night as we pack 2400 gospel opportunities. Men’s Muster Early Bird Sign-up has begun! Men, mark your calendar (April 17-19, 2020) and get onboard now to save money on your Muster registration. Go to https://www.fellowshipconway.org/mens-ministry for more information.FinancesWeekly Budget 25,650Giving For 8/18 19,952Giving For 8/25 22,723YTD Budget 230,850YTD Giving 201,716Over (under) (29,134)Generations CampaignTotal Pledge 1,578,642Received-to-date 1,173,031Click Here if you would like to give a gift.To make a gift or a commitment to Generations, you can click Here.
Today we have Michael Becker on Secrets to Real Estate Investing with Holly McKhann. While pursuing a career in banking, Michael starting becoming an investor himself. His multi-family investing has really taken off. He now controls 5,700 units and has been the number one loan producer for his division at a Top 3 National lender for his last 3 consecutive years. What you’ll learn from this episode: - The value of starting small with your investing deals - How to strategize the renovation plan for rentals - The power of capitalization rate and how it works - How to learn what you need as you accumulate capital for your deals Free Download: Michael’s article, Fundamentals of Multi-Family Financing 101, will help you understand the basics of financing options for multi-family deals. Get it by filling out the form on this page or by texting the word “hardhat” to 38470. Contact Michael: www.spiadvisory.com Old Capital RE Investing Podcast: oldcapitalpodcast.com
Michael Levitt, The Founder of Breakfast Leadership and the namesake podcast knows a think or two about how burnout can destroy your life, business and health. After a devastating loss he learned to set boundaries in all aspects of his business and his life and know advises others on how to see the warning signs of burnout, how to turn it around and most of all how to grow your business and enjoy your life at the same time. The World Health Organization recognizes burnout as a legitimate syndrome and defines it as "feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion; increased mental distance from one's job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one's job; and reduced professional efficacy." We also know it happens to mom's who work outside the home and inside the home and to caregivers. The term burnout used to be used to describe hippies and druggies in the 70's yet now it is a part of our daily language and is becoming an epidemic with potentially catastrophic results. Can you recognize when you or someone around you has it? How do you help yourself or others to heal from it? What do you do if you have it and need that job? Can you recover or is your only option to leave or suffer? My guest on this episode has dedicated his life and his business to helping not just leaders recognize burnout and recover from it but also help everyone avoid ever suffering from it. Take a listen as Michael shares when you should take a step back, who may get burnout and the questions you need to ask before, during and after burnout to have your best life. Michael Levitt brings people back to life. Focused on helping individuals and leaders within corporations (Re)Learn BOUNDARIES in their work and personal lives – So that they can accomplish more, by doing less, which will save their careers and possibly their lives. Michael lost his health, his job, his car, and his home all in 369 days. Michael teaches people on how that happened to him, so that they can make the crucial changes in their lives to prevent those losses from happening to them. Michael is a Thought Leader, and Author of 369 Days: How To Survive A Year of Worst-Case Scenarios. With over 30 years’ experience during a career in leadership, healthcare, finance and information technology. He has led community engagement, fund raising, and government engagement, which led to thousands of patients getting access to primary healthcare, reducing emergency room visits. Contact Michael at www.BreakfastLeadership.com and catch his podcast of the same name.
Message Notes August 18, 2019 | Teacher: Ken wilson WHAT IN THE WORLD ARE WE DOING? (Various Passages)ONE THINGWe bring glory to God by how we live.(1 Corinthians 10:31; 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12)TWO THINGSWe prioritize loving God and loving others.(Matthew 22:24-40; Mark 12:28-31) THREE THINGSWe are reaching our Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria, and the ends of the earth.(Acts 1:6-8) FOUR THINGSWe worship, teach, fellowship and evangelize.(Acts 2:42-47) THREE THINGSWe measure our progress by the growth of faith, hope, and love.(1 Cor. 13:13; 1 Thess. 1:2-3; Col. 1:3-5; Eph. 1:15-18; Heb. 10:19-25) TWO THINGSWe equip believers by repairing and preparing them for service.(Ephesians 4:11-16) ONE THINGWe develop reproducing disciples of Jesus Christ.(Matthew 28:16-20) Lessons for Witnesses:Fellowship invites people to enter God’s story,equipping and releasing them to become reproducing disciples of Jesus Christ. Next StepsRenew your commitment to participate in the life of the church.Get connected to a Home Church. Find a place to serve in your SHAPE. AT FELLOWSHIP Home Church Launch Join us at our table in the Atrium.Starting next week, our small group ministry called Home Church will be launching. In a Home Church, you will study God’s Word, pray for one another, and serve together. Home Church is all about relationships and we want you to be relationally connected to other believers to further your growth. felllowshipconway.org/homechurch. Fellowship 101 | September 15 | 9-10:30 a.m.Get to know Fellowship better by understanding our mission, values, and ministries. Join us Sunday, September 15, 9:00 a.m., in the conference room in the new building during 1st service, to hear about what God is doing and where He is taking us. During the hour and a half, you will get a chance to ask questions, and meet some of our ministry leaders. Contact Michael at mharrison@fellowshipconway.org.NEXT Launching Join us at our table in the Atrium.Our college and young adult ministry (NEXT) is getting ready to kickoff on August 27th. Direct everyone between 18 and 25 looking for biblical community to our college and young adult pastor, Zach Benton - zbenton@fellowshipconway.org OCC Packing Party Join us at our table in the Atrium. Mark your calendars now! The 2019 Operation Christmas Child Special Packing party will be Tuesday, September 17th from 6-9. You don’t want to miss this fun and eternally significant night as we pack 2400 gospel opportunities.Girlfriends Events Join us at our table in the Atrium. Our women’s ministry has great opportunities coming up: • Book study – Jesus Lover of a Woman’s Soul (Tuesdays beginning Aug 27, 12-1) • Book study – Jesus the One and Only (Tuesdays beginning Aug 27, 6:30 pm) • Celebrating 10 years of Girlfriends – Chili, Chocolate, and Chihuahuas (Sept 7, 6:30 pm) Girlfriends Retreat - (Ferncliff Conference Center, October 11-13) Do you long to get away from everyday responsibilities and take time to worship God and connect with other women? You need this! Discounted early bird registration $105 from August 18 to September 15. Registration cost is $120 from September 16 through September 30. For more info contact Lesta Eberhard at lestae@gmail.com. Father - Son Camp Out Join us at our table in the Atrium. Fathers and their sons, grades K-12, are invited to the woods on Friday evening and Saturday, Sept 13-14, for the Father Son Camp Out. For more info go to fellowshipconway.com/register. For questions email men@fellowshipconway.org. Men’s Muster Join us at our table in the Atrium. Early Bird Sign-up has begun! Men, mark your calendar (April 17-19, 2020) and get onboard now to save money on your Muster registration. Fellowship Equipping Fall 2019 Life skills, theology, and spiritual disciplines are the three big categories with multiple offerings in each. Get equipped this Fall! Register online at fellowshipconway.com/equipping Stop by and visit us in the Atrium today. • Apologetics and Worldview - Fall • Art of Marriage - Cost $12, Fall/Spring • Art of Parenting - Cost $12, Fall/Spring • Bible Study Methods - Fall/Spring • Discipleship Pathways - Fall/Spring • Disciplines of Grace - Spring • Discover You - Cost $60, Fall/Spring • Financial Peace University Cost $99, Fall/Spring • GriefShare - Cost $15, Fall • The Core - Fall/Spring • The Prayer Course - Fall/Spring • The Story Project - Fall/Spring FinancesWeekly budget 25,650GIVING FOR 8/04 26,249GIVING FOR 8/11 15,940YTD budget 179,550Ytd giving 159,041over (under) (20,509)Generations CampaignTotal Pledge 1,578,097Received-to-date1,164,126Permalink
WITNESSES: The Spread of the Gospel in the Book of ActsThe Split: Our Problem, God’s Solution(Acts 15:36-41)Sermon Slides – click hereThe PlanMaking disciples is never finished.(Acts 15:36)The ProblemGood-hearted believers often have different opinions and plans.(Acts 15:37-38)The PartingGood-hearted believers can have significant differences of opinionand may not even be able to work together.(Acts 15:39-40a)The Priority The work of the Lord—strengthening churches—cannot be stopped by internal dissension.(Acts 15:40b-41)Lessons for Witnesses:When Christians cannot work togetherthe ministry must continue. Next Steps:• Take a practical step to be a witness of the gospel and strengthening the church by _____________________________________.• Sign up to be part of the 24/7 Prayer Room dedicating our new building at www.24-7prayer.com/signup/1c2394. • Invite someone to the Fellowship Grand Opening. This Week’s Growth GuideGod’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.• Monday – Acts 13:1-14• Tuesday – 1 Corinthians 9:1-7• Wednesday – Colossians 4:7-18• Thursday – 2 Timothy 4:9-22• Friday – Acts 16:1-5At Fellowship Home Church Launch – Week of August 25 Fellowship grows in relationship with God and one another through our small group ministry, Home Church. Starting the week of August 25, we will meet in homes weekly to study, pray, and serve together. For all the details and to see what new groups are launching go tofellowshipconway.org/homechurch. Contact Michael at mharrison@fellowshipconway.orgGrand Opening August 18 | Both ServicesOur Grand Opening will be a time to introduce our community to the story God is writing at Fellowship and how there is a place for everyone in His story. We will have our normal Sunday services so that our guests can see what happens as we gather weekly. After each service there will be free food, fun, and fellowship complete with inflatables for the kids and tours of our new facility. Fellowship ministries will be set up in the Atrium to showcase opportunities to connect and serve. We are asking our Fellowship Family to invite those around you to join us, involve yourself in the event to make it great, and be intentional the day of to welcome all who come through our doors. We are excited to share with people all that God is doing in and through Fellowship for His Kingdom.See Shane for more information. 24/7 PrayerThere are still spots remaining for Fellowship’s 24/7 prayer week – Aug 11-18. Sign-up online at www.24-7prayer.com/signup/1c2394.Fellowship Equipping Invest in one area of your spiritual life intentionally this year through Fellowship’s equipping ministry. Life skills, theology, and spiritual disciplines are the three big categories with multiple class offerings in each. For more information go to www.fellowshipconway.org/equipping. Registration begins today online and at the Connection Center or contact Michael at mharrison@fellowshipconway.org. Fellowship Kids Needs YouSay “yes” to investing in future generations by serving in our Fellowship Kids Ministry. We are looking for a few more people to complete our 90+ weekly volunteers who love kids and share God’s Word with them. Stop by the display in the atrium today.High School LunchCalling all upcoming 8th-12th grade students! Like free food? Join Alan Putnam, FSM Student Pastor, in the newly updated Venue August 11th following the 10:45 AM service for a free catered lunch. Hangout with other students, and stick around to hear about all the exciting things planned for the High School Ministry this fall! For more information contact Alan at aputnam@fellowshipconway.org.NEXT LaunchingHey Fellowship Family! Our college and young adult ministry (NEXT) is getting ready to kickoff on August 27th. If you know someone between 18 and 25 looking for biblical community, then direct them to our college and young adult pastor, Zach Benton – zbenton@fellowshipconway.org OCC Packing PartyMark your calendars now! The 2019 Operation Christmas Child Special Packing party will be Tuesday, September 17th from 6-9. You don’t want to miss this fun and eternally significant night as we pack 2400 gospel opportunities. Girlfriends EventsOur women’s ministry has great opportunities coming up:• Book study – Jesus Lover of a Woman’s Soul (Tuesdays beginning Aug 27, 12-1)• Book study – Jesus the One and Only (Tuesdays beginning Aug 27, 6:30 pm)• Celebrating 10 years of Girlfriends – Chili, Chocolate, and Chihuahuas (Sept 7, 6:30 pm)FinancesWeekly Budget 25,650Giving For 7/21 33,306Giving For 7/28 15,071YTD Budget 128,250YTD Giving 114,457Over (under) (13,793)Generations CampaignTotal Pledge 1,577,227Received-to-date 1,157,917
WITNESSES: The Spread of the Gospel in the Book of ActsThe Letter: By Grace Through Faith Alone (Acts 15:22-35)Teaching SlidesThe DecisionIn order to advance the gospel,the leadership of the church does what seems bestand is supported by the congregation.(Acts 15:22) Decision Making: Simple Wisdom: 1. Bible 1. Write it down 2. Logic 2. Cover your butt 3. Experience 4. CommunityThe LetterThe unified message of the church issalvation by grace through faith in Jesus. (Acts 15:23-29) 1. Clarity on the Issue 2. Unity in the Decision 3. Preservation of the Relationships 4. Acknowledgment of Spiritual Guidance 5. Consistent MessageThe DeliveryThe church rejoices when the good news is receoved as good news.(Acts 15:30-35) 1. Accuracy 2. Joy 3. Encouragement 4. StrengtheningLessons for Witnesses:Salvation is by grace through faith;we must share the message as good news.Next Steps:• Enroll in Downline or Perspectives to take the next step in being a witness.• Sign up to be part of the 24/7 Prayer Room dedicating our new building at www.24-7prayer.com/signup/1c2394. This Week’s Growth GuideGod’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.• Monday – Galatians 2:15-21• Tuesday – Galatians 3:1-9• Wednesday – Galatians 3:10-14• Thursday – Galatians 3:15-29• Friday – Acts 15:36-41At Fellowship Home Church Launch – Week of August 25Home Church is where Fellowship gathers to apply God’s Word, pray for one another, serve and grow in relationship with others. Home Church is launching the week of August 25. Child care is available on Sunday and Wednesday evenings for $35 a month. Sign up begins August 4 on-line & at the Connection Center. Grand Opening – August 18 | Both ServicesOur Grand Opening will be a time to introduce our community to the story God is writing at Fellowship and how there is a place for everyone in His story. We will have our normal Sunday services so that our guests can see what happens as we gather weekly. After each service there will be free food, fun, and fellowship complete with inflatables for the kids and tours of our new facility. Fellowship ministries will be set up in the Atrium to showcase opportunities to connect and serve. We are asking our Fellowship Family to invite those around you to join us, involve yourself in the event to make it great, and be intentional the day of to welcome all who come through our doors. We are excited to share with people all that God is doing in and through Fellowship for His Kingdom. See Shane for more information. 24/7 PrayerJoin us as we inaugurate our new and remodeled space, pleading with God to bless it for the broad ministry purposes that will take place for years to come. Starting August 11, we will pray on site for Fellowship 24/7 for one week, leading into our Grand Opening. Sign-up online at www.24-7prayer.com/signup/1c2394 or at the Connection Center.Fellowship Equipping Classes launching September 2019Invest in your spiritual growth by choosing one or two equipping classes that will challenge you, equip you, and prepare you for effective ministry. Beginning in September you can choose from a variety of classes designed to help you grow your faith and live it out. Class descriptions, dates, and times available at www.fellowshipconway.org/equipping. Registration begins August 4th. Contact Michael at mharrison@fellowshipconway.org for more information. Fellowship Kids VolunteersAre you ready to say yes to making an eternal impact in the lives of our kids? Come join us as we teach God’s Word to the youngest among us. For more information stop by the display in the Atrium today after services. FSM and Fellowship Kids Kick Off August 11 is the Fall launch for FSM and Fellowship Kids. This is an exciting time as 5th graders walk into the Youth room and Kingdergartners will join Big Kid Worship for the first time. They will make new friends, hear about Jesus, and be cared for. Questions? For Youth (5-12th grade) contact Alan aputnam@fellowshipconway.org. For Kids (K-4th grade) contact Heather at hmckinney@fellowshipconway.orgFeatured Ministry Partner – Life ChoicesLife Choices is your local pregnancy resource center, a faith based non profit, that offers a safe place and support for those who are pregnant. On any given day, we are conducting free pregnancy tests & free limited ultrasounds We also have group parenting classes and material assistance in the form of diapers, car seats, and baby clothes, etc. But more than any of this, our heart beats for sharing the love of Jesus in word and actions with those we minister too. Your support allows all of these free services to continue here in our community. Fellowship Child Care Workers NeededHigh school and college students, this is a great opportunity to earn extra money in a great environment. Child care workers are needed for events that take place here at Fellowship. All interested applicants are encouraged to contact Shanna Franklin at 501-336-0332. Applications can be picked up at the Connection Center or the Fellowship Ministry Office. Click Here if you would like to give a gift.To make a gift or a commitment to Generations, you can click Here.FinancesWeekly budget 25,650Giving For 7/14 24,141Giving For 7/21 33,306YTD Budget 102,600YTD Giving 101,754Over (under) (846)Generations Campaign Total Pledge 1,577,167Received-to-date 1,155,447
WITNESSES: The Spread of the Gospel in the Book of ActsThe Council: Discussion and Decision (Acts 15:5-21)Teaching Slides – click hereThe Pharisees: The Argument from TraditionExternal evidence and obedience to Godare required for salvation.(Acts 15:5)Peter: The Argument from ExperienceBoth Jews and Gentiles received the Holy Spirit the same wayproving they are saved by the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.(Acts 5:6-11)Barnabas and Paul: The Argument from God’s MovementGod validated the salvation of Gentiles by grace through faithwith signs and wonders.(Acts 15:12)James: The Argument from ScriptureThe Scripture has always taughtthat Gentiles will be saved by the grace of God.(Acts 15:13-21)Lessons for Witnesses:Salvation is now—and always has been—by grace through faith.Next Steps• Enroll in Downline or Perspectives to take the next step in being a witness.• Sign up to be part of the 24/7 Prayer Room dedicating our new building at www.24-7prayer.com/signup/1c2394. At Fellowship24/7 PrayerJoin us as we inaugurate our new and remodeled space, pleading with God to bless it for the broad ministry purposes that will take place for years to come. Starting August 11, we will pray on site for Fellowship 24/7 for one week, leading into our Grand Opening. Sign-up online at www.24-7prayer.com/signup/1c2394 or at the Connection Center.Grand Opening August 18 | Both ServicesOur Grand Opening will be a time to introduce our community to the story God is writing at Fellowship and how there is a place for everyone in His story. We will have our normal Sunday services so that our guests can see what happens as we gather weekly. After each service there will be free food, fun, and fellowship complete with inflatables for the kids and tours of our new facility. Fellowship ministries will be set up in the Atrium to showcase opportunities to connect and serve. We are asking our Fellowship Family to invite those around you to join us, involveyourself in the event to make it great, and be intentional the day of to welcome all who come through our doors. We are excited to share with people all that God is doing in and through Fellowship for His Kingdom. See Shane for more information. Home Church Launch Week of August 25Home Church is where Fellowship gathers to apply God’s Word, pray for one another, serve and grow in relationship with others. Home Church is launching the week of August 25. Child care is available on Sunday and Wednesday evenings for $35 a month. Sign up begins August 4 on-line & at the Connection Center. Girlfriends Progressive Dinner | This Tuesday | 6:00 p.m.This Tuesday the place to be is Jefferson Place subdivision. Ladies come connect, eat, and swim during the annual Progressive Dinner. Appetizers at #21 Lexington Drive (home of Paige Revis) and then the main meal with dessert and swimming at #4 Bunker Hill (home of Alicia Gough). Come casual and bring a towel for swimming. RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/y4noumzw by Monday morning. For child care, contact Shanna at shann@conwaycorp.net. Fellowship Equipping Classes Launching September 2019Invest in your spiritual growth by choosing one or two equipping classes that will challenge you, equip you, and prepare you for effective ministry. Beginning in September you can choose from a variety of classes designed to help you grow your faith and live it out. Class descriptions, dates, and times available at www.fellowshipconway.org/equipping. Registration begins August 4th. Contact Michael at mharrison@fellowshipconway.org for more information. Featured Ministry Partner – Downline9 Months That Will Change Your Life – Do you want to know God’s Word better and be equipped to share it with others? Fellowship partners with Downline to equip people like you to make disciples wherever God has you in life. Downline is now taking applications for the next Downline Institute that kicks off in August. Apply now before it is too late. Get more info or apply at DownlineConway.com/apply. You can also reach out to Chris Kear (Fellowship Conway member and Downline Conway Director) if you have any questions via chris@downlineconway.comGriefshare Fellowship has a chapter of Grief Share that will meet Thursday evenings beginning August 22 at 6:30, led by Joe and Mary Garner. Grief from loss can be isolating, confusing, and tough for others to understand. GriefShare is a video curriculum with tools to help deal with loss in the context of community. For more information, contact Joe or Mary at (469) 556-8962.Fellowship Child Care Workers NeededHigh school and college students, this is a great opportunity to earn extra money in a great environment. Child care workers are needed for events that take place here at Fellowship. All interested applicants are encouraged to contact Shanna Franklin at 501-336-0332. Applications can be picked up at the Connection Center or the Fellowship Ministry Office. International Friendship Outreach Training Monday | 6:15 p.m.This will serve as training for new volunteers and a refresher for those of you who are currently serving but were trained more than two years ago. You will be given information that will help encourage you as you welcome international students, explore the Friendship Partner Commitment, share testimonials, and have an opportunity to experience a “mini” Conversation Club.Central Baptist Church (3333 Dave Ward Dr) Pizza, drinks, and dessert provided! RSVP to Miseon at 501-205-9207 or mseong11@gmail.comClick Here if you would like to give a gift.To make a gift or a commitment to Generations, you can click Here.FinancesWeekly Budget 25,650Giving For 07/7 30,892Givung For 07/14 24,141YTD Budget 76,950YTD Giving 68,448Over (under) (8,502)Generations CampaignTotal Pledge 1,577,082Received-to-date 1,150,907
Episode 51 of Technically Speaking, a podcast all about technology, from smartphones, computers and televisions, to drones, virtual reality and Internet of Things. In this episode, Nate and Michael discuss the recent leaks of the Google Pixel 4, Google's confirmation of the leaks, and how leaks do not mean anything anyway. Intro and outro music composed by Daniel Bignault.LISTEN TO US LIVE ON DISCORD:https://discord.gg/zKZyNCWContact Nate:Twitter: https://twitter.com/nwithan8The Technically Speaking Blog: http://technicallyspeaking.techContact Michael:Admissions Uncovered: https://admissionsuncovered.com
After almost a year off, Technically Speaking is back with its 50th episode!In this episode, Nate, Shareef and Michael talk about the state of gaming, from the potential of Google Stadia to the relevancy of handheld consoles, as well as foldable phones and Windows vs. Linux as a daily driver.Intro and outro music composed by Daniel Bignault.Contact Nate:Twitter: https://twitter.com/nwithan8The Technically Speaking Blog: http://technicallyspeaking.techContact Michael:Admissions Uncovered: https://admissionsuncovered.comContact Shareef:Email: westernshareef@gmail.com
Make it Bake it Grow it: a business owner's guide to surviving the market
Michael Nickels from Seven Ravens Farm chats on how the farm began 30 years ago, the ripple effect of his permaculture initiatives on Salt Spring and in Kenya and Tanzania, the community future vision for Salt Spring, Permaculture as a business model, and how it's the way of the future. Contact Michael for Permaculture Design Consultation at michaelpnickels@gmail.com, visit the farm shop open Friday to Monday 10am-5pm and visit www.seven-ravens.com for more info. Aly gives some news updates on her memoir UNPACKED on the podcast and as always takeaways at the end of the show. Herbal Gathering in Comox Valley June 7-9th $25 off ticket with code: aly25off Order UNPACKED here www.barefootdaughter.com/unpacked Also sponsored by www.prodigm.ca and transitionsaltspring.com/tssec-lookin…-applicants/ Join the facebook page Barefoot Daughter and group Make it Bake it Grow it to discuss the episodes, share your creations and find support in other entrepreneurs. www.facebook.com/groups/MakeitBakeitGrowit/ Discount code MAKEIT19 for 20% off www.BarefootDaughter.com Please subscribe, rate and review on Itunes and Soundcloud. This podcast is produced by me, Aly Coy and hosted by the Gulf Islands Community Radio. GET IN TOUCH alycoy@barefootdaughter.com
This week I continue my conversation with baseball agent Michael McGinnis, author of G.P.S. Guide For Athletes And Those Who Surround Them (https://empowermentsportsgroup.com/book/). He explains the origins of the book and why an athlete at any level should be taking an active role in planning for their future. Contact Michael at michael@empowermentsportsgroup.com jillbaxter@me.com www.youtube.com/user/jillbaxterAGP www.twitter.com/j_mcbridebaxter www.instagram.com/agent_mcbridebaxter www.facebook.com/jillmcbridebaxtersportsagent
Ahead of next month's MLB Draft, I'm joined by Michael McGinnis, founder of Empowerment Sports Group. Michael shares how he got started in the sports industry before him and I discuss the differences between the NFL draft and the MLB draft. We both learned quite a bit during our conversation and hope you do too! Part two of our interview - a roadmap for parents of potential pro athletes - debuts next week. Contact Michael at michael@empowermentsportsgroup.com jillbaxter@me.com www.youtube.com/user/jillbaxterAGP www.twitter.com/j_mcbridebaxter www.instagram.com/agent_mcbridebaxter www.facebook.com/jillmcbridebaxtersportsagent
IP Fridays - your intellectual property podcast about trademarks, patents, designs and much more
Blockchain Meets Intellectual Property – Interview with Michael Palage – IP Fridays – Episode 94 Contact Michael at MICHAEL@PALAGE.COM Michael Palage is an intellectual property attorney and an information technology consultant who holds a B.S.E.E from Drexel University and a J.D. from Temple University. Mr. Palage has been actively involved in ICANN operational and policy [...]
5 Things You Need to Know Before Shooting Naked Active Shooter in Annapolis, MD in the News Facts about the Declaration of Independence Tactical Flashlight review from Michael J. Woodland The American Dream by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr this show is around 80 min Wearing protective clothing while shooting (Butt Naked Shooting Tips) http://inforce-mil.com New podcast: http://motorcycletalk.us Contact Michael: http://m-wtactical.com Get insurance: http://uscca.blackmanwithagun.com Support the show: http://patreon.com/blackmanwithagun blackmanwithagun.com produced by Rev. Kenn Blanchard
Software Process and Measurement Cast 490 features a return visit from Michael West. Michael West is the author of Return On Process (ROP): Getting Real Performance Results from Process Improvement and Real Process Improvement Using the CMMI! [LINKS] Michael and I talked about process improvement and how process improvement translates to the bottom line. Mr. West originally appeared on the SPaMCAST 308 [https://bit.ly/2ITlKsf] Michael’s bio: Michael West is a life-long practitioner and student of process improvement. He is the co-founder of Natural Systems Process Improvement (Natural SPI), a consultancy specializing in designing, developing, and deploying process systems that enable measurable business performance improvement gains. Mr. West’s process insights and innovations have helped many organizations in various sectors of the economy achieve real process and performance improvement. His process consulting clients include ATK, Autodesk, AVL, BAE, BB&T, Crane Aerospace, DCS, Deloitte, Sandia National Labs, Reliability First, and the US Navy. Mr. West frequently presents and speaks at industry conferences, and is the author of Real Process Improvement Using the CMMI (CRC Press, 2004) and Return On Process (ROP): Getting Real Performance Results from Process Improvement (CRC Press, 2013). Contact Michael at: Web: http://www.naturalspi.com/ Email: michael@naturalspi.com Twitter: @ItsTheProcess Re-Read Saturday News In week five of the re-read of L. David Marquet’s Turn the Ship Around! (https://amzn.to/2qujXmL) we tackle chapters five and six. These two chapters, titled Call to Action and Whatever They Tell Me To Do! continue to tell the stories that form the basis for Marquet’s leadership model. Current Installment: Week 5: Call to Action and Whatever they tell me to do! - https://bit.ly/2IXZugS Previous Installments: Week 4: Change of Course and Frustration - https://bit.ly/2qbPzgK Week 3: Pain and Business as Usual - https://bit.ly/2qfd74g Week 2: Forward and Introduction - https://bit.ly/2H8K4Jg Week 1: Game Plan - https://bit.ly/2HgCdqW Upcoming Webinars and Conferences QAI Quest 2018 The Three Amigo’s Role in Agile May 21-25, 2018, San Antonio, Texas ISMA 15 May 11 Rome, Italy Next SPaMCAST SPaMCAST 491 will feature our essay titled, Can “Done” Be Allowed To Break Production? The most succinct answer to the question is always, “no, the story is not done”. The reason is that the story is not implementable and unless the goal of the story is to blow up production and anger customers it can’t be considered to be done. We will also have columns from Susan Parente and Kim Pries.
This week we get an important reminder of the value of investing in assets outside of your own business. Michael Fuller from DPN has done this himself and now makes it his business to advise others on how they can achieve their financial goals through property investment. See below for some of Michael’s top tips: ** If you were to get sick or go away on holiday, could your business run without you? ** Outside investments allow you to take a step back and make changes to your existing business. ** Get a business coach. Of course we would say that, but one of Phil’s great regrets is not having one. ** Do you have a business exit plan? You should always have an exit plan to focus the mind. ** Einstein insightfully predicted that the most powerful thing in the universe would be compound interest. Let those property assets give you that power! ** Take time to sit down and make an investment plan. What can I do now? And what can I do over time? ** If you are going to invest in property, make sure you have the time to manage it. If you are using property as a sideline investment, you don’t want to be bogged down by having to manage renovation and short-term flipping. In this episode of Business Brain Food you will learn: ** The benefits of income protection ** The costs of retaining property ** Cashflow V capital growth ** How to take the emotion out of buying property ** The myth of reducing your tax bill ** The perilous pension situation ** What debt really means Resources mentioned in this episode: ** Ben’s Business Advice: http://www.maxmyprofit.com.au ** Michael’s company site: http://www.dpn.com.au ** Contact Michael directly at michaelf@dpn.com.au ** The Business Brain Food Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessbrainfood ** All previous BBF episodes & show notes can be found at http://www.businessbrainfood.com.au ** Twitter: https://twitter.com/bfewtrell Call to action: Don’t just rely on your day-to-day business and your pension to look after you. Think about investment! Also, if you are enjoying these Business Brain Food podcasts, then make sure to share them via social media sites or email the links to family and friends. A lot of time and effort goes into producing each of these podcasts with the goal in mind of the more people we can inspire about business the better. You can help us do just that! Until next time, have a profitable day! Cheers, Ben Fewtrell (02) 9111 5000
Today, Diane talks to Michael Tamez about healthy and balanced living through changing how you think about food. Michael has been on a 15-year journey to lose over 100 pounds. They discuss the emotional and mental breakthrough Michael had in order to make this change. Michael attributes his weight gain to repressed emotions of anger and sadness which caused him to overeat. This in turn created high blood pressure, sleep apnea and other health problems. Michael is a holistic health coach who helps people make permanent changes to their lives and the way they eat. He is also the author of the book “Transformative Nutrition: The Ultimate Guide to Healthy and Balanced Living”. Michael studied at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition which is where Diane also studied. There, he completely relearned his attitude to food. Michael is now happily married, at his ideal weight and living a life he loves. What you will learn: Michael lost 70-75 pounds over 8-9 months. After the weight loss his medical problems disappeared. Stress in modern life can mimic other symptoms in the body. Michael helps people live with less stress to help loose weight. When stressed one reaches for the bad food. Being healthy and balances is about managing stress and being conscious of what you eat. Eating out for lunch each day affects your waist line and wallet. Make a big dinner and eat leftovers the next day. Invest in your health by taking time to make lunch. A lot of the weight we hold onto isn’t physical, it’s emotional. We are conditioned to eat by the media, surroundings and advertising. By 2030 40% of US adults will be obese. We have to unlearn all the things we know about food. Give up the dieting gimmicks and take your health into your own hands. Investment into your health is more important than any monetary investment. To make a fresh start write down three things that you’re grateful for. A fresh start isn’t about the food, it’s about being emotionally balanced. By being grateful you’ll start to treat yourself with respect and be more inclines to take the steps towards health. Quotes: "I love my life right now" "I stuffed my face because I was sad and angry not because I was hungry" "Stop dieting and start living." Contact Michael: http://www.michaeltamez.com Contact Diane: Email Diane: Feedback@DianeRandallConsults.com Website: http://www. DianeRandallConsults.com Let us know what you think about this episode by leaving a voicemail or comment: http://www.Balanced-Living-For-Busy-Professionals.com
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In this episode, Steven Mario Cavallo explores the power of creativity as the source that has propelled humanity from the cave…to the stars. It is the cradle of all invention; the wonderment that moves the child’s hand to paint the pictures in their imagination; and it is the mind force from which emerges the greatest innovations in our world. From the improvised lullaby sung by a new mother to her child, to the convenience of driving across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, to the architectural marvels of ancient Rome; and to the ingenuity of the iPhone you hold in your hand…all of these things…in fact, all of everything…comes from creativity. As a subject, creativity has been studied for millennia by philosophers, politicians, artists, musicians and orators. In the modern context and as the driver of the most lucrative commercial achievements in the business world, creativity has been intensively researched by economists, marketers, technologists, cognitive scientists, educators, psychologists and manufacturers. It is the recognised catalyst for attaining market power, enormous wealth and has the capacity to transform an economy. Today on the international stage we see some of the greatest growth coming from economies that have invested in developing creative thinking across industries and across society, in schools, in universities and in the workforce. The push for people to learn ‘how to be creative’ is pursued vigorously now by all types of organisations...and if you do not already have a formal programme to cultivate creativity and innovative thinking in your own business, then you are putting yourself and all the families that depend on your leadership, at risk. The originality and individuality intrinsic in creativity affords a competitive advantage that is not as easily copied by other firms in your industry. Your competitors might also develop their creativity, but they won’t have your particular creative abilities. The world is replete with genius, but in any particular industry the most creative, the most visionary, and the one that offers a true difference that is meaningful to its buyers...this firm often becomes the industry leader and can enjoy extraordinary profitability while the rest of the firms are left to compete on price alone as their sameness reduces their products to mere commodities. Case in point: Apple. Of course, there are a number of amazing programmes and methodologies in the world today that help an organisation develop its creative thinking capacity. Highly credible systems exist whereby frameworks are given for the creative thinking process. Some techniques are for use in groups and others on an individual basis. Some focus on idea generation, others on divergent thinking, some on reframing paradigms and a great number use randomness or aleatoricism to provide unforseen variety. Improvisation, which is at the core of jazz musicians, is a natural way to create massive and unique inventiveness that yields a slightly different ‘’product” with each production. But business executives often lack the creative brilliance of a jazz musician so instead prefer to use predefined, creative thinking systems that provide an existing structure they can use internally that is easy to follow and leads people through a process. Some of the best-known creative thinking frameworks are from Dr Edward DeBono (Six Thinking Hats system and the Lateral Thinking process); or the Brainstorming method (by Aex F Osborn); as well as the SWOT analysis (from the Stanford Research Institute) and Dr Stephen Covey’s ‘The Third Alternative’. All of these are powerful tools that can truly transform businesses and indeed, the outlook for a country. And some of these have found their way into mainstream educational curricula and are preparing an entire generation to naturally follow a creative thought process. In fact, in the private school my kids go to, they use the Six Thinking Hats as an integral part of their everyday learning to instil a multi-perspective approach to problem solving. Mmh…perhaps this explains why our buys are SO good at annoying their Mum and Dad on so many levels! Then of course, as a business owner there are less formal ways to tap into the creative. I personally find that simple things like a walk in nature – along the beach where I live; or doing some exercise while listening to an inspirational podcast; or my putting half an hour aside to play the piano; or even holding my little daughter while she watches cartoons; or perhaps most effectively...doing some meditation to quieten the mind and allow the flow of creative ideas to rush into my head...all of these serve me greatly in generating creative thinking...which ultimately leaves me with a number of potential commercial and personal projects to consider. Of course, once you generate new ideas you then need to assess them in respect to their viability and then finally, to do something with them. This obviously leads into the product development process, which I’ve prevously covered in depth, so I won’t discuss in this episode, but clearly, is of vital importance to an organisation’s commercial survival – and is in fact, the other side of the coin to creativity. I strongly encourage you to listen to episode 101 of this podcast: Disruptive Innovation, Product Development, 10x Thinking with Dr Michael Hewittson-Gleeson from the School of Thinking, the father of 10x Thinking and a major teacher to Larry Page from Google – it is definitely, definitely worth listening to as it goes into great detail on how your business can profit from innovative, creative thinking and excellence in product development, which can give your business enormous market gains. That’s episode 101 of The Business Firm podcast in iTunes or on Stitcher Radio and as always, detailed show notes are available at www.thebusinessfirm.com.au (on the podcast page). I would like to give you the opportunity now to actually do an exercise in creative thinking – right here, right now in this podcast. If you are driving while you are listening to this, pause the podcast and pull over safely before attempting this – or come back to this again later. If you are doing exercise, perhaps slow down or stop entirely for a couple of minutes while you do this. You will need a pen and paper (or an iPhone or iPad) to write on. It’s important to give yourself permission to simply sit down comfortably, gently close your eyes and take five slow breaths in and out…and just relax for a few seconds. Now give yourself a big smile. Hold the smile and count to ten in your head then let the smile go. You are now ready. Open your eyes and look forward, softening your focus into the middle distance. First, a little test. While looking into the middle distance, take your finger, place it between your eyes and draw the letter Q on your forehead. There are only two ways you can do this: the tail of the Q can point either to your right eye or your left eye. Which eye did your Q tail point to? Your left or your right? There is a very big difference in the type of person whose Q points to the right and to type of person whose Q points to the left. I will direct you to the answer for this, a little later in this episode. Just remember which way yours pointed. Now, remaining in this relaxed state, we will try one creative thinking exercise. Now, I must warn you, almost no managers ever solve this, so you may find this difficult. It's a set of questions; here they are: How do you put a giraffe into a fridge? How do you put an elephant into a fridge? The King of the Jungle is holding a meeting for all of the animals. One of them is not there. Which one? You are standing at the bank of a crocodile infested river and have to get to the other side. What do you do? Now, if you had trouble solving these questions then you are likely trapped in the ordinary managerial mindset with its limitations and assumptions automatically built in to the problem solving process. And while such a mindset is great for breeding non-thinking conformists that abide to corporate dogma; this will not propel your organisation to leapfrog your competitors. You want your staff to think magical thoughts that can be developed into magical products and service. To a person in the 1950s, an 80s Walkman would have seemed like a magical, impossible device. To a person in the 80s, an iPhone 7 would have seemed a magic, impossible device. You need to free your own thinking from the belief systems endemic in modern business in order to think of tomorrow’s magical devices so you can then start working on making them possible. So while you may have had trouble solving those questions, almost all five year olds are able to answer them correctly. Why? Because they naturally have unlimited creative thinking not yet spoilt by the rigidity of common thought. Let’s look at the answers, one by one. How do you put a giraffe into a fridge? Open the fridge, put the giraffe inside and close the fridge. How do you put an elephant into a fridge? Open the fridge, take the giraffe out, put the elephant in and close the fridge. What animal is not at the meeting for all the animals? The elephant…because it is in the fridge. And what do you do on the bank of the crocodile infested river? You swim across the river because all the crocodiles are at the meeting. Clearly, sometimes a childlike, unbounded imagination is needed in order to escape your paradigm and think outside the box. This example shows how we automatically build in problem boundaries and make assumptions about limitations and it also shows how we jump to levels of complexity that blinds us to simple solutions. Nobody said the fridge wasn’t big enough to fit the giraffe! This example also shows us that we should consider previous actions. Nobody said that these were four separate questions. Now that we have forced upon the mind to broader possibilities, let me give you some questions that are directly related to your own business. In answering these, let your mind take a step or two back from normal reasoning so that you give yourself the lateral space to see both the fridge and the giraffe simultaneously. I’m about to ask you four questions for which I want you to write your answers. You might want to pause the podcast after each question so you give yourself the best chance or writing a creative answer. Ready? Firstly, in respect to your industry, what are three different things that would cause its rapid decline? Write these down. What three things can you do to survive such a decline if the industry were to collapse? When people buy from you, what is the end outcome they are seeking to achieve through their purchase and what are three ways that outcome can affect their life? Now, look at those three ways your customers’ lives are affected and for each, list three new inventions that would achieve those same outcomes for them. Think laterally and without bounds. All things are possible. The next step is to assess all that you have written down, but not now – do it in a couple of hours time; then again tomorrow after you have slept overnight. Don’t worry about whether your business can accomplish them – instead, write down three different ways that each of them might be accomplished. Leave the door open to all possibilities, even if you think there is no way of doing it. The ‘how’ will come to you once you have worked out the ‘what’. Your job as the leader of the business is to work out the ‘what’; you will always find people who can work out the ‘how’. This process of ideas branching off to other ideas follows the thought form of a spider diagram. You should repeat this same exercise every month as it cannot but help generate relevant ideas and hypotheses of threats. But to make the most of this, have all your staff do this exercise – and I mean everybody. The objective of this exercise is to see the problem from as many different perspectives as possible, as each provides a unique vantage point and lifetime of creative insights, almost all of which you have no hope of reaching by yourself. Perhaps the greatest creative thinking tool that I use is a specific type of spider diagram called the mind map. Mind mapping of course, is now very popular though Tony Buzan and the countless apps and programmes that are available. I use a programme called MindMaple on my Mac, which syncs with MindMaple on my iPhone and iPad. The software is excellent for making formal mind maps, but quite often I simply use pen and paper because it imparts a sense of freedom to me. So in respect to thinking creatively in your business, you can give yourself an enormous advantage over your competitors by giving yourself the benefit of understanding the market, the world, the problem, the opportunity, the relationship, the war, the offensive and the defensive – all from the perspective of the other side. You should also try to imagine the perspective from a removed, third party that is not directly involved in the situation. When you gain these two extra perspectives, on top of your own; you achieve the advantage of seeing yourself and your strengths and weaknesses from the perspective of those your are trying to appear better than; and you also gain a clearer picture of what the buyer, who isn’t invested in either your own or your competitors’ perspectives, actually sees the market as. So in thinking creativity, it is essential that we do not restrict ourselves to think in an ordinary, linear fashion. What we need is to be able to conceive of a very large fridge at the SAME time as how to reduce the size of the giraffe. The hardened picture of an ordinary fridge is so set in our mind that we instantly jump to the problem of the giraffe’s size. This image of a normal sized fridge represents the rigidity of ordinary management thinking that prevents us from being as naturally creative as a five year old. But while we are all coaxed into the ‘box’ of common thinking, I truly believe it is possible for any person who wants to, to practise how to think more creatively. This is best achieved by adopting a thinking framework to become your new thinking process and then purposely applying that thinking framework in all problems that you solve – or opportunities you will to exploit. As I have mentioned, there are a number of well known frameworks such as the Six Thinking Hats, but I would like to discuss perhaps one of the most powerful – not only in terms of the incredible creativity that it can generate for commercial gain, but also in terms of the benefits across all the others areas of your life. I believe this to have the ability to transform your business/financial situation; as well as your health, relationships and ultimately, the happiness you experience in living. This framework represents the mind of the greatest genius and archetype polymath that ever lived…Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci. The Renaissance Man. Leonardo Da Vinci is considered by most learned historians and scholars as the ultimate Universal Genius and possessed a ‘feverishly inventive imagination’. Born in Florence in 1452 he created inventions and displayed intellectual and creative genius in all endeavours of human knowledge and his insatiable curiosity drove him to an obsession to learn…everything. In 1866 Hippolyte wrote of him, “There may not be in the world an example of another genius so universal, so incapable of fulfilment, so full of yearning for the infinite, so naturally refined, so far ahead of his own century and the following centuries”. And as recently as 1967, Bortolon described him so, "Because of the multiplicity of interests that spurred him to pursue every field of knowledge ... Leonardo can be considered, quite rightly, to have been the universal genius par excellence, and with all the disquieting overtones inherent in that term. Man is as uncomfortable today, faced with a genius, as he was in the 16th century. Five centuries have passed, yet we still view Leonardo with awe." Let’s go back to that first test I gave you where you drew the Q on your forehead. Remember I said there is an enormous difference in people that make the tail of the Q point to left eye as opposed to the right eye? Well I promised you I’d direct you to the answer, so here’s how to find it. This test comes from creativethinking.net, but to make it easy, I have already compiled the answer for you. Simply look at the show notes for this episode at www.thebusinessfirm.com.au (on the podcast page) and download the PDF for episode 105. The answer will freak you out! So clearly, to adopt the very system of thinking that was used by the greatest mind ever, is to find an excellent guide to model one’s own creative development upon. I was lucky enough to come across perhaps the work of arguable the greatest scholar of Leonardo Da Vinci, Michael Gelb, in 1998 when I saw his ground-breaking book, How To Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Everyday. What Michael Gelb did was study Leonardo’s mind and thinking extensively – more so than probably any person in history ever has. He sought to understand in full the very thought process that made Leonardo such as extraordinary genius; and after years of research and peering into the mind of the Maestro, he wrote this book which changed mine and millions and millions of other people’s lives, all round the world. He was able to distil Leonardo’s thought process down into seven key principles; which when lived in concert can arm you with the same view of the world as Leonardo. It is an amazing, amazing system of thinking that is surprising easily to understand. By following those seven principles, you will find incredible creativity and with it, the power to transform your business and all other aspects of your life. Of course, Michael has rewritten many other books on the subject of creativity, in fact, 14 in total. Some of which include: Creativity on Demand: How To Ignite and Sustain The Fire of Genius; Innovate Like Edison: The Five Step System For Breakthrough Business Success; Discover Your Genius; Thinking for Change; 5 Keys to High Performance; Brain Power: Improve Your Mind As You Age; and Wine Drinking For Inspired Thinking. He is also a highly sought after keynote speaker, a presenter of corporate seminars and a coach and mentor. He consults to some of the world’s largest companies, including Microsoft, IBM, KPMG, Nike, General Electric, Ernst and Young, Unilever, Roche, H&R Block, Xerox, the United States Army and the list continues. He has won numerous prestigious awards, including Brain Of The Year (1999) an honour bestowed by the Brain Trust Charity to very few, amongst which are Stephen Hawking and Edward De Bono. Without doubt, Michael Gelb is an extraordinary genius in his own right and perhaps one of the most qualified individuals from which you would want to learn creative thinking strategy. So…what are those seven, transformative Da Vincian principles? Well, it is my very great pleasure to invite you to follow me into the lift as we ascend up to The Business Firm Presidential Lounge and there, awaiting us, is no other than the amazing, Michael Gelb. Special Offer From Michael Gelb to Listeners of The Business Firm Podcast For any organisation that hires Michael to give a keynote speech or corporate presentation to its employees, Michael will give his special educational presentation to a school, free of charge. Contact: Michael@michaelgelb.com www.michaelgelb.com Today’s question comes from Andeep who manufacturers high quality timber stains in Chennai, India. His product is more expensive than most brands and while he currently sells in India, he’s having difficulty competing with the cheaper brands in his domestic market, which is still in economic development. Andeep has just sent product into Indonesia as a first outbound test in Jakarta. He now wants to export to Australia and New Zealand and is seeking advice on what he should consider in making the leap into the Aussie market. Well Andeep, thank you for your question mate. You are in the same situation of many manufacturers on the Subcontinent and also in China who have reached a limitation to growth, both in respect to sales volumes as well as profitability. So, you are not alone in your predicament and The Business Firm has helped a number of manufacturers enter Australia, which in every case I can happily report has enabled those businesses to increase revenue, but more importantly, to dramatically improve profitability. Of course, while Australian has a smaller population than India or Indonesia, the amount of income per capita here is much, much higher. Also, when you take into account the difference in the exchange rate between the Rupee and the Australian Dollar, the real amount you will earn per sale will be a great deal higher, while still incurring the very low cost of production in India against that higher revenue. Hence, if you can manage the transport and logistics aspect of exporting to Australia (which you might be able to minimise by shipping direct from the Indian port of Chennai to the Australian port of Darwin in the Northern Territory, which is actually a relatively short distance, if you use sea cargo), then you definitely have the opportunity to create a lucrative export programme for your business. In Australia, all coatings (timber stains, house paints, direct-to-metal enamels and especially automotive two-pack paints) are very expensive. So there is likely plenty of room for you to play between your cost and the potential retail price. In fact, for pretty much everything you can think of, Australian retail prices are always significantly more expensive than any other country, including the U.S. and the U.K, even when adjusting for exchange rate and shipping. Australian simply dish out more money for stuff. This gives you the ability to make some strategic choices in respect the distribution, which quite frankly, is going to be the single most important marketing determinant of your commercial success – probably more so than promotion. The reason is that geographically, Australia is gigantic – an entire continent; and it is sparsely populated, except for the largest cities of: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin and Hobart. The smaller cities such as Albury-Wodonga, Geelong, Mount Gambier, Cairns etc. are spread all over the continent and to service these areas can be expensive, but you are usually able to charge higher prices to compensate for the higher distribution costs – something that is naturally accepted by most people in these areas. Hence, how you organise distribution is crucial. You really only have two practical options: to try and sell everything yourself; or install distributors to do this for you. If you want to make any meaningful volume of sales, you really need to put on distributors and consider any sales you make direct to the pubic off your website, as a bonus – not to mention that even for your online sales you will still need to have a warehouse facility somewhere in Australia that is able to physically ship the product to your buyer, anyway. So, look for distributors in every state and territory; both in the big capital cities and also in the regional centres. Don’t offer any distributor sole distribution as your product doesn’t warrant it (i.e. you are not selling Mercedes Benz cars), unless of course the opportunity to sell in Bunnings (the largest hardware chain in Australia) presents itself only as an exclusive deal; but to be honest, even such a deal is unlikely to be an exclusive one because almost all of the products Bunnings sell are also available at their biggest competitor chains, such as Mitre 10 and Solver. So you want to ensure that you have distribution for public retail (in places such as Bunnings), as well as distribution specifically for the trade market. In Australia and New Zealand, most trade buyers buy from specialist trade supply companies, not from big, public-going chains like Bunnings. You will need to find these suppliers and begin making contact with them. The main benefit of using trade suppliers is that your product will benefit from expert sales representation, as opposed to the blank stares you get from the staff that usually works at the big, public-going chains. The other benefit of course is that the trade suppliers are usually owner-operated, so they are much, much more likely to actively push your brand to buyers, as opposed to your tins sitting silently amongst the plethora of other brands’ tins that sit alongside yours on the shelf at the impersonal, largely self-serve chain stores. However, don’t get me wrong, you need both of these so don’t for a moment think of choosing just one of these channels over the other. In respect to promotion, you should budget for some advertising to build brand awareness and try and position your brand in the minds of the market. Because you are not selling a product with broad-based demand, you should narrow you spend to only target your niche; buyers of stains, French polishers, woodwork businesses, furniture restoration businesses, builders of outdoor decks and gates, businesses that make bookshelves, cabinet makers, builders of kitchens, as well as trying to get in front of members of the public, but only at the point when they are likely to be considering timber stains, such as when they are doing DIY wood projects, or resurfacing an existing deck, or renovating a wooden gate etc. Obviously, reaching trade targets is easy because you can find them in business directories, but getting members of the public specifically at the time when they are considering purchasing stains is more difficult, this is where very targeted advertising options such as search, FaceBook, YouTube, good text and video on your own website etc. is crucially important. Finally, in respect to price, I’ve already mentioned that when selling into Australia there is usually a large amount of ‘fat’ between your cost and the retail prices that are tolerated in Australia. Now, if you want to make good money over a long period, then share that margin with your distributors. Don’t try and hog it all yourself, leave plenty for them so that they are highly incentivised to push your brand over all the other brands that already stock. Assuming your stain is good, if they can properly service their customers and make more money from your product at the same time, then they will carve out market share for you – but you have to look after them. And looking after them does not just mean in terms of price, you need to provide them with all the promotional tools they need to sell your product. Have the brochures ready for them. Have the TDS and PDS sheets ready for them as a download, in properly spelled Australian English! Also, have high quality videos on YouTube ready for your distributors so they can send their customers there for tips, technical information, application methods, FAQ and so forth. You need to help them, help you. I hope this has helped you Andeep, as well as anybody else that manufacturers products and is interested in selling into Australia and New Zealand. I can tell you that these are some of the things we have done for our own clients that have entered the Australian market and all of these are necessary in order to be successful. There is obviously more to it, but as a minimum these are the basics you need to consider in your business. I strongly suggest finding a marketing consultant that is local in Australia who has had experience in B2B or trade distribution because their local knowledge will best ensure the work they do for you is best suited to the Australian context; in respect to labelling laws, HAZCHEM compliance (this has to do with storage and transport of flammable or dangerous goods across Australia, which of course, includes paints), and in respect to creating videos with Australian voices (which is a must, by the way), and in respect to the most appropriate way to approach the local suppliers and how best to represent your brand to them, and also the best way to structure the pricing offer so as to engage them properly to actively sell your brand…plus lots of other important considerations that are essential if you are going to be successful in the Australian market. So, I wish you all the best Andeep. Go forth mate, and conquer Australia and New Zealand! Listen to Episode 105 to hear all of Steven’s advice to this question. You can listen to this and all other episodes: This is the favourite part of the show for host Steven Cavallo because he gets to directly help real people with an actual problem they are having in the areas of business development, marketing, sales or fundraising. Steven features one of the recorded questions sent in by listeners, and plays back that recording on air, along with his commentary. 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In this episode, I chat to Michael F. Kay, a Certified Financial Planner from the US and author of a new book called the Feel Rich Project. I was approached by Michael's people and offered a pre-release version of the book. Prior to the interview, I had skimmed it, but since I have read it properly, and it's a great read, not least because it's a great reminder to keep money its place. I think you'll enjoy this interview. Podcast: Subscribe in iTunes | Play in new window | Download Sponsor Message This podcast is brought to you with the help of Seven Investment Management, a firm of investment managers based in London. They specialise in multi-asset investing, bringing institutional investing techniques to ordinary people like you and me. 7IM put their name to my show and to my site because they believe in what I'm doing, trying to get decent, easy-to-understand financial information out to the world. I'm very grateful to them for their support. You can see what they're up to at 7im.co.uk The Feel Rich Project with Michael F. Kay The thing which attracted me most to Michael's book when his team approached me was its title, The Feel Rich Project. It is a great reminder that feeling rich is about much more than having money. But the book isn't just full of touchy-feely stuff, there are some really practical steps to take, with worksheets to help you along. I really got a sense that Michael is a kindred spirit, keen to spread the message that simple financial planning can lead to major freedom in many other areas of life. Resources mentioned in this week's show Michael's Book: The Feel Rich Project Email Michael for the worksheets: Click here and don't forget to attach proof that you have bought the book! Contact Michael on Twitter And of course, there's a full transcript of the show available by clicking the big blue button below! Join the conversation I love to read and respond to your comments, so please do join in and share. Question: Did Michael's message resonate with you? If so, how? Share the love If this show is of any use to you, it would help me massively if you would take the time to leave me a review on iTunes. This has a huge impact on keeping me near the top of the rankings, which in turns helps more people to find the show and to subscribe. Just click the button below:
Meet Michael Griffith, Education & Watershed Specialist with Berks Nature. Michael doesn’t just talk about how our daily activities on land affect the quality of our drinking water, he shows you! Watch this story for a demonstration of the impact. Michael has an interactive program, ‘Inside Our Watersheds’ that he takes to any group interested in learning more about keeping our precious water resources clean. A watershed is really just a large drainage basin. Its size is relative to the area we want to protect. It is made up of all the land over which the water flows to a common area. After you see the demonstration you will see obvious and simple ways to play your part in keeping our waters clean. Contact Michael and schedule a visit for your group …. 610-372-4992 ext. 108. michael.griffith@berksnature.org
Paranormalist/Magician/Clinician and "Remote Viewing" expert Michael Telstarr joins us as we delve into the art of Remote Viewing. Michael is one of the world's foremost experts on Remote Viewing and Out of Body Experiences (OBE's)At 24, Michael attended the renowned Monroe Institute in Faber, VA and has taken the Gateway, Guidelines, H+, and Trainer’s Program. He is also a former escape artist with several World Records. Michael has also taken the Co-ordinate Remote Viewing Program and has his Masters in Extended Remote Viewing with Dr. David Morehouse. Michael is an accomplished painter and paranormalist whose artwork reflects other worlds, dimensions and energy systems. He has travelled extensively in North America demonstrating his RV abilities and conducting over a thousand seminars on RV and the OBE state.Michael will be taking callers for today's show 215-383-5711.Contact Michael at www.michaeltelstarr.com
Paranormalist/Magician/Clinician and "Remote Viewing" expert Michael Telstarr joins us as we delve into the art of Remote Viewing. Michael is one of the world's foremost experts on Remote Viewing and Out of Body Experiences (OBE's)At 24, Michael attended the renowned Monroe Institute in Faber, VA and has taken the Gateway, Guidelines, H+, and Trainer’s Program. He is also a former escape artist with several World Records. Michael has also taken the Co-ordinate Remote Viewing Program and has his Masters in Extended Remote Viewing with Dr. David Morehouse. Michael is an accomplished painter and paranormalist whose artwork reflects other worlds, dimensions and energy systems. He has travelled extensively in North America demonstrating his RV abilities and conducting over a thousand seminars on RV and the OBE state.Michael will be taking callers for today's show 215-383-5711.Contact Michael at www.michaeltelstarr.com
This week Michael Paul Kohn, the co-host of the Taffy Room at Stand Up Scottsdale drops by with intimate conversations about celebrity encounters, poop beards, Mr. Rogers, moving while on shrooms, and the new things happening at Stand Up Scottsdale. Contact Michael for booking info on the Taffey Room.Twitter:@kohnofsilence (Michael Paul Kohn)@marcalansilver (Marc Silverstein)@aaronkylemiles (Aaron Kyle Miles)@Talk_RamenFacebook:Like "The Taffy Room at Stand Up, Scottsdale"Like "Talk Ramen"
Software Process and Measurement Cast number 308 features our interview with Michael West discussing his book Return on Process. Process improvement can have a dramatic impact to an organization's bottom line BUT ONLY with careful thought and planning. Michael West explains that process improvements with real impact are rarely an accident. Michael’s bio . . . Michael West is a life-long practitioner and student of process improvement. He is the co-founder of Natural Systems Process Improvement (Natural SPI), a consultancy specializing in designing, developing, and deploying process systems that enable measurable business performance improvement gains. Mr. West’s process insights and innovations have helped many organizations in various sectors of the economy achieve real process and performance improvement. His process consulting clients include ATK, Autodesk, AVL, BAE, BB&T, Crane Aerospace, DCS, Deloitte, Sandia National Labs, Reliability First, and the US Navy. Mr. West frequently presents and speaks at industry conferences, and is the author of Real Process Improvement Using the CMMI (CRC Press, 2004) and Return On Process (ROP): Getting Real Performance Results from Process Improvement (CRC Press, 2013). Contact Michael at:Web: http://www.naturalspi.com/Email: michael@naturalspi.comTwitter: @ItsTheProcess Did you like the interview? Buy Michael's booksReturn On Process (ROP): Getting Real Performance Results from Process ImprovementReal Process Improvement Using the CMMI Next SPaMCAST 309 features our essay on Agile user acceptance testing. Agile user acceptance testing (AUAT) confirms that the output of a project meets the business’ needs and requirements. The concept of acceptance testing early and often is almost inarguable, whether you are using Agile or any other method. AUAT generates early customer feedback, which increases customer satisfaction and reduces the potential for delivering defects. The problem is that implementing an effective and efficient AUAT isn’t always easy. Upcoming Events DCG Webinars: Agile Risk Management – It Is Still Important! October 24, 2014 11:230 EDT Has the adoption of Agile techniques magically erased risk from software projects? Or, have we just changed how we recognize and manage risk? Or, more frighteningly, by changing the project environment through adopting Agile techniques, have we tricked ourselves into thinking that risk has been abolished? Upcoming Conferences: I will be presenting at the International Conference on Software Quality and Test Management in San Diego, CA on October 1. I have a great discount code!!!! Contact me if you are interested. I will be presenting at the North East Quality Council 60th Conference October 21st and 22nd in Springfield, MA. More on all of these great events in the near future! I look forward to seeing all SPaMCAST readers and listeners that attend these great events! The Software Process and Measurement Cast has a sponsor. As many you know I do at least one webinar for the IT Metrics and Productivity Institute (ITMPI) every year. The ITMPI provides a great service to the IT profession. ITMPI’s mission is to pull together the expertise and educational efforts of the world’s leading IT thought leaders and to create a single online destination where IT practitioners and executives can meet all of their educational and professional development needs. The ITMPI offers a premium membership that gives members unlimited free access to 400 PDU accredited webinar recordings, and waives the PDU processing fees on all live and recorded webinars. The Software Process and Measurement Cast some support if you sign up here. All the revenue our sponsorship generates goes for bandwidth, hosting and new cool equipment to create more and better content for you. Support the SPaMCAST and learn from the ITMPI. Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: “This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team.” Support SPaMCAST by buying the book here. Available in English and Chinese.
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Recorded 16 Nov. 2012. We talk about porting apps from OS X to iOS and vice versa — and about launching new apps. You can download the m4a file. This episode is sponsored by Pinbook from Albina Development. Pinbook is a Pinboard client for iOS. It’s fast, focused, and well-designed. Check it out. Also see Collin’s post on Pinbook 1.1: Polish and Speed. (Yes, we’re taking sponsorships now. Contact Michael or Brent if you’re interested.) Some things we mention: Avalon, New Jersey FastSpring Fantastical And, at one point, Brent says, “Dear Lord, thanks for making me a Simmons.” Happy Thanksgiving from Identical Cousins!