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What does it take to be an effective Scrum Master? In this episode, Brian Milner and Gary K. Evans, author of The Effective Scrum Master, explore the nuanced role of Scrum Masters, the importance of people skills, and the shift from efficiency to effectiveness. Overview Join Brian Milner as he chats with Agile coach and author Gary K. Evans about the essential qualities of an effective Scrum Master. From fostering self-organizing teams to balancing proactive leadership with people-centered strategies, this conversation unpacks the skills and mindsets needed to thrive in the role. Whether you’re new to Scrum or a seasoned pro, this episode offers fresh perspectives and practical advice for taking your Agile expertise to the next level. References and resources mentioned in the show: Gary K. Evans The Effective Scrum Master: Advancing Your Craft by Gary K Evans Join the Agile Mentors Community Mountain Goat Software Certified Scrum and Agile Training Schedule Certified ScrumMaster® Training and Scrum Certification Advanced Certified ScrumMaster® Subscribe to the Agile Mentors Podcast Want to get involved? This show is designed for you, and we’d love your input. Enjoyed what you heard today? Please leave a rating and a review. It really helps, and we read every single one. Got an Agile subject you’d like us to discuss or a question that needs an answer? Share your thoughts with us at podcast@mountaingoatsoftware.com This episode’s presenters are: Brian Milner is SVP of coaching and training at Mountain Goat Software. He's passionate about making a difference in people's day-to-day work, influenced by his own experience of transitioning to Scrum and seeing improvements in work/life balance, honesty, respect, and the quality of work. Gary K. Evans is a seasoned Agile Coach and author of The Effective Scrum Master, with over 30 years of experience transforming Fortune 100 and 500 companies through Lean-Agile practices. Known for his expertise in building high-performing teams and training over 15,000 professionals, Gary brings a unique focus on people-centered solutions to complex organizational challenges. Auto-generated Transcript: Brian (00:00) Welcome in Agile Mentors. We are back and it's another episode of the Agile Mentors podcast. We're getting towards the end of the year. I am here with you, as always, Brian Milner. And today I have a very special guest with me, Mr. Gary K. Evans is with us. Welcome in, Gary. Gary (00:17) Thank you, Brian. It's great to be here. Brian (00:19) Very glad to have Gary with us. Gary is an agile coach. He's a lean consultant. He owns his own company called Evanetics, but he is also the author of a newly published book that came out this summer. It's called The Effective Scrum Master. And it really is a comprehensive guide. It's a really interesting read. So I thought we'd have him on to talk to us about. what that means, an effective scrum master. So scrum master is this episode, I think it's gonna be really a special one for you. So Gary, let's start with that question. When you say an effective scrum master, what is an effective scrum master? Gary (00:56) In my experience, I've worked with a lot of Scrum Masters who go through the motions, they understand the events, they focus on how to run these Scrum events. But the teams flounder and they struggle with what should I do next? How do I anticipate things? And the Scrum Masters themselves often get very frustrated. One of the complaints that I hear, especially from early to mid-career Scrum Masters is I have this anxiety. How do I know that my team is operating as efficient, as efficiently and effectively as they can because they focus so much on efficiency. So this idea of effectiveness really is much more important. In fact, John Kern, one of the co-authors of the Agile Manifesto, who wrote the foreword for my book, he focused in on that word effective because we spend so much of our energies trying to be efficient. that we aren't accomplishing what we need to do, which is to build self-organizing, mature teams. And that's really the focus of my book. Brian (02:01) That's an awesome distinction, I think, because I like that a lot. There's a conversation that I will have sometimes in class about how that drive or search for trying to be not effective, sorry, what was the other word that you used? Efficient, sorry, sorry, just slipped my mind, ADHD. But the efficient kind of quotient there I think is... Gary (02:18) Efficient. Brian (02:27) something that in business in the business world today is a highly visible term. It's something that everyone seems to think is needed. But, you know, that really dates back to sort of the assembly line and efficiency experts that would stand behind you with a stop clock and try to get you to do something, you know, point two seconds faster so that it would total up to, you know, more productivity over the course of the day. But that's not the kind of work we do. Gary (02:56) I love the fact that you've mentioned that that was really the Frederick Winslow Taylor scientific management approach. And it was very much based on this idea of efficiency. But I have seen so many teams and as an agile coach, I've had multiple experiences of teams that are very, very efficient at going in the wrong direction entirely. They've lost their focus on true north. They don't understand what it is they're actually supposed to do. They think that the Scrum Guide, 14 pages in the Scrum Guide, is their Bible. And that's all that they need to know. And nothing could be further from the truth. Brian (03:37) Yeah. Yeah. And to me that, you're talking about efficiency versus effectiveness. You know, if we were a company that was trying to create a new drug to cure some disease, you know, I want effective. I don't want efficient. I don't want someone, I don't want to produce a million pills that don't work. I want to produce, you I'd rather produce one that works, you know. Gary (03:59) Exactly. Brian (04:05) And that seems to be kind of something that I think a lot of teams are missing today. Gary (04:09) It does indeed. Brian (04:10) Well, good. I like that distinction. I think that's a good distinction and that's a good place for us to start to think about this role as being kind of more effective. I think that they're sort of, I don't know, I'm kind of curious what your take is on this. Is it a marketing problem? Is it an education problem? Why is there so much confusion, I think, about what a scrum master, what a good scrum master is? Gary (04:41) That's a really deep and broad question. Part of it is that in the beginning, when Scrum was introduced into the community and was just beginning to become known, there were two attributes of Scrum Masters that were repeated again and again and again. That was you became a servant leader for the team and you removed impediments. Brian (04:44) Just a light casual one here. Gary (05:09) Unfortunately, most people stopped at that point. And they didn't realize that this, the Scrum Master role, and I'll admit, I take a very expansive view of the Scrum Master role because I've been doing this since 1993, basically, 1994. And I've learned through making lots and lots of mistakes. And the idea that All we have to do is be a servant. Well, what does that mean to be a servant leader? Nobody ever really defined it. I actually wrote an essay a number of years ago on what it meant to not be a servant leader so that I could understand by contradiction what it was that I should be doing. I called it the top 10 scrum master crimes. And really, a lot of them really had to do with crimes because it's very easy for a scrum master to start to merge into making decisions for the team that the scrum master should not be making. Now, there are times when a scrum master should direct the team, should make decisions for the team if the team is not qualified to make certain decisions because they're just too new. But this idea of being a certain leader There's so much more to that. In my expansive view of the Scrum Master role, it is not a process role first. It's a people role. And to be an effective Scrum Master, you have to be an effective people person. I've worked with so many teams and coached Scrum Masters. Scrum Masters just did not like people. They weren't people persons. And the teams responded accordingly. So. A lot of the coaching that I do with my Scrum Masters is you've got to reach deep. You've got to be able to get into people's lives rather than hold them off, you know. And so a lot of it has to do with that. Brian (07:10) I love that. I wholeheartedly concur with that. I've talked on this podcast a little bit about how it seems like we've lost the focus of that first line of the Agile Manifesto, individuals and interactions over process and tools. And I mentioned when I go to Agile conferences sometimes, I feel like the majority of the talks that I see and hear are process and tools talks rather than know, individuals and interactions talks. And I can't agree more. I think that's really a focus for us as Scrum Masters is the individuals and interactions portion, the people portion. You know, our teams are made up of people and if we're not good with helping understand how people work together, we're kind of really missing the value of what it is we deliver to the teams, I think. Gary (08:04) And Brian, the people are all different. And to have a one size fits all because the scrum guy says do X, and Z. Well, that'll work for some people, but it will not work for others. And it may even build resentment within the team because they feel that they're being treated unfairly. The focus, the theme of my book and the reason I wrote the book. Brian (08:06) Right, exactly. Gary (08:30) is that I had seen so many teams that were floundering under Scrum Masters who really didn't understand their own role. And I came up from my experience, I defined four different categories that helped to elaborate what the Scrum Master should be if they want to be effective. And I labeled those as Sherpa, Shepherd, Sheepdog, and Diagnostician. I couldn't really think of a word. I started with an S for diagnosticians. But I have a strong medical background, so diagnostician really helped because the sherpa is the expert. And to be an effective scrum master, you have to be an expert, not at scrum, but at agile. We really want, I want my scrum masters to be agile masters. And as a coach, I'm constantly pushing them. How are you improving your craft? And what is involved in that craft? So you've got to be an expert. Brian (08:58) Hahaha. Gary (09:26) Now for a new scrum master, that's a contradiction in terms. You can't be an expert if you are just at the beginning of the journey. But there are things that you can do. And I discussed this. In order to from exposure, you can gain experience. And from experience, you can generate expertise. And so that's the first one. If ultimately you need to be a master of Agile. Secondly, a Sherpa and then a... a Sherpa and then a Shepherd, you have to be able to guide the team. And you can't guide somebody if you haven't been through that path before. So this is where the issue of longevity, education, and just exposure and experience with different teams on different projects. This is where the maturity comes and you start to develop a depth of understanding. But then there's the hardest part, the hardest persona of the scrum master is the sheepdog. This is where you are the protector of the team. And so many scrum masters fold in this area because a threat will come either from management or from within the team or somebody outside the team like a product owner. And the scrum master doesn't understand how to protect his or her own team. I'll share a little war story with you that is in the book. I had a product owner who one morning came in and just started ripping through several of my team members. I don't know what happened at that point. I stepped between him and the team and I said, do not take another step forward. I was ready to defend my team physically. It didn't come to that. And later I learned the reason for why he was so upset. But if you're going to be a sheepdog and protect your team, it may require personal sacrifice. It may require professional sacrifice. And this is the area where so many scrum masters, they can't deal with that part because they don't have that confidence. So you've got the Sherpa who's the expert, the shepherd who is the guide. The sheepdog who's the protector and finally the diagnostician who is the healer. Things are going to go awry and you have to have a way of diagnosing what the root cause of the problem is. And this is where the issue of metrics and understanding your team members, building a rapport with your team members that quite often is extremely intimate. I have had team members, I have a series of questions I ask all my team members so that I understand their background and such and also things that I need to be aware of. And I will ask them, do you have any medical issues or other accommodations that we might need to consider for you? This is an issue of respect so that we don't put somebody in an uncomfortable situation. It's a strictly private conversation. I've had people share with me that they have a drug problem. that they're caring for an ailing parent, that they're going through a divorce, all kinds of different issues that come out. And we work out special signals so that if they're having an episode someday, they just give me that signal. And I know that I need to either give them space or give them some special consideration. This is what I mean by the people issue. You've got to get to the point where you allow people's lives to splash onto you and you get wet with their issues. And yet you still have to maintain your autonomy and separation in order to work with the whole team together. The Scrum Master role is extremely complex from my perspective because it involves people, as you say, individuals and their interactions. That's where we have to start. Brian (13:33) I agree. And that's a great call out to say, to talk about there, just the idea that, you these are, these are individuals, not, they're not robots, you know, like they're not AIs yet. These are human beings and they have lives outside of work. They have things that affect them. And if they're going through a divorce, like you said, then you think that might affect their work life? Well, of course it will. Cause they're a human, right? And that's gonna... Gary (13:43) Right. Yes. Brian (13:57) that's going to affect their, their mood that day. That's going to affect, you know, how productive they are. It's going to affect lots of things. And, and, you know, we, we've talked here on the podcast a little bit about making accommodations for people with different, neurodivergent traits like ADHD or, autism or other things like that. And, know, I've always loved the idea of, know, putting people in the best position to be successful, you know, trying to understand what is. unique about them, strengths and weaknesses, so that you can help them to be put in a position that they can shine, right? They can really contribute in their own unique way. And we have to allow for both those strengths and weaknesses. We have to help them with the weaknesses. We have to put them in a position to share their strengths. Gary (14:49) And this leads to a slightly different topic if I can move up a little bit. The scrum master role is an endangered species right now. And there's a reason for that. There's several reasons for that. One of which is what we've been talking about. So many scrum masters are not people persons. And as a result, the teams are not accomplishing what the organization needs. And therefore the scrum master is regarded as overhead. Brian (14:52) Yeah, please, please, please. Hmm, yeah. Gary (15:19) as ineffective. And frankly, that's correct. There are currently, if you look at the Scrum Alliance and Scrum.org, I got the figures from these companies as of the beginning of this year, there are about two million Scrum Masters in the world right They're not all equally effective, Many of them are PSN1s from Scrum.org and there are like 625,000 of those, that type of thing. And then you get 39,000 PSN2s and then you get a thousand or so PSN3s. You can see the drop off there, just huge drop off. And the certification issues lead people to think that they're a Scrum master. Scrum two days or? An online examination doesn't prepare you. It simply doesn't. We've not done a good job of helping people understand through these major certification roles. that this is a starting point, but it's not going to make you effective. And part of it is it's become commoditized. And so we have this issue of lots and lots of scrummasters, most of whom really are not people persons and most of whom don't understand how to deal with a team and build a team rather than just an assembly of individuals. I've taken over teams that have been floundering. I've done this multiple times. And on day one, it's a series of isolated individuals. That's the best that they could have. Because there was no cohesion that could be found. And that always takes me a lot of effort and a lot of time to figure out how can I find cohesion within the team. So it's exhausting. The Scrum Master rule is really exhausting at times. And if someone's not tired at the end of the day, they're not doing it right. Brian (17:22) Yeah, I really am in alignment with what you're saying here. And I've thought about this issue a lot as well, and just the idea that we seem to find ourselves in a situation where, as you said, there's a lot of people who have that certification. And as someone who gives people certifications, I have to take my own part in that. I have to accept my own role and what that plays in it. But I think that you're right to... The training is necessary, right? You have to understand the basics. You have to understand these things before you can do anything else. However, I think that the disservice that the industry has done is to make this proclamation that if someone is certified, that they are ready to lead. And that really is what a Scrum Master is, is a leader in the organization. They're a leader for the Scrum process in the organization. And that's just... Gary (17:55) Yes. Yes. Brian (18:23) not true, right? It just takes more ongoing mentoring and coaching for that person to get to a place where they are really a, you know, what we would call a change agent, right? They are there to, you I always like to use the term infect the organization. They're there to spread and infect this mindset, this philosophy. And if we don't understand it ourselves, if we're not really living that philosophy, If we want our team to be experimentation based and we don't experiment ourself and we don't kind of demonstrate to them what it looks like to experiment, to try things, to fail, to figure out why that didn't work and then apply a new change and say, let's try something different. If we don't demonstrate that, not just tell them, but demonstrate it, they're never going to get that. They're going to stay, as you said, a collection of individuals. And I think that's, to me, that seems to be one of the big issues today with Scrum Masters and with Scrum in general is just that we have, you know, in opposition to your book, ineffective Scrum Masters that aren't really helping people see what Scrum should be. Gary (19:41) Exactly. And you've touched on what I call the four E's, which are exposure, experience, expertise, all built through experimentation. And you use that word to experiment. We need to experiment. But experimentation takes courage. Now that is one of the Scrum values. But when you get a young person or a new Scrum master who's in a role in an organization that may have certain, let's say, unsafe environment and cultural factors. It's very difficult for most people to build that courage to say, we've got to change this and become agents of change. Now, obviously they can, they should be diplomatic. They should be respectful, but they should also be persistent. But being able to see that requires a vision. You have to be able to be able to look around and see where are the big problems that we have? Why should I rearrange the deck chairs on the Titanic if the ship is sinking? Brian (20:41) you Gary (20:45) And so having that vision, again, comes from maturity. And the Scrum Masters that I work with, I push them pretty hard because I want them to grow. And every one of them has thanked me. But they didn't thank me during while it was happening. Brian (21:06) Ha Yeah. Yeah, I can understand that. mean, we, you know, one of the analogies I'll use there is like, we, a lot of us that have gone through the process and become a trainer will say it was hell while we went through it, but we look back on it and think that was necessary. We needed to go through that. now that we've gone through it we're on the other side, that was a necessary component of becoming an effective trainer was really seeing it up close and personal and seeing how other people do it. So I completely get that. Gary (21:31) Exactly. Brian (21:36) I want to ask you a question here that I know this is a loaded question. I get this question all the time. But I thought it might be interesting to hear your perspective on this from the effective Scrum Master perspective. People constantly ask, well, what does a Scrum Master do all day? Because when you look at the Scrum Guide and you look at the things that we have as responsibilities, You know, the two main responsibilities we have that are ongoing is to make sure events happen and make sure that the time boxes are kept according to the Scrum Guide. But I try to tell people there's a lot that goes on between those events. It's not just about the events, right? There's a lot that we do. just help our audience. For those people who are listening and don't really have a clear picture of what a Scrum Master does, just give us some samples of what you see as activity that effective Scrum Masters would take on a regular basis. Gary (22:30) What an interesting qualitative question. Brian (22:33) Ha ha ha. Gary (22:34) And I say qualitative on purpose. What does a scrum master do? What a scrum master should do is listen, listen a lot, observe, even if you're remote and virtual. You should be monitoring the Slack channel. You should be having video sessions. You should be attending team discussions whenever you can, but not only to listen, but to be the last one to speak. This is a big issue. So a scrum master often is considered to be doing nothing. But what the scrum master is doing is listening, watching, being the last to speak so that he or she does not taint the conversation among the team members. And it's very easy for that to happen. They should be compiling. team metrics. And I have a very lengthy section in the book on metrics, not only velocity and burn down charts and that type of thing, but a number of other other metrics that I've developed over the years for my own teams. So that the Scrum Master and the team can understand their own performance. They should be training, obviously, as a Sherpa, as an expert. They should be conveying knowledge to the team and they should be teaching every time they're talking to somebody, they should be teaching someone. So it's not a prescribed set of activities in my estimation of what a scrum master does. And I'm going to I'm going to use an analogy here. And it's going to it's going to offend some people because they're going to say, that's a terrible analogy. Well, it's actually a good analogy if you take it as that. The scrum master is like a parent. and needs to nurture the family. How does a parent, what does a parent do? They listen, they observe, they teach, they guide. Sometimes they have to protect, sometimes they have to discipline. And these are all skills that make for a good effective scrum master. So as I say, it's a qualitative issue. But a person who cannot parent well, I'm not saying the team are children, I'm saying they're your family. You need to parent your family. And you need to, as an experienced person who hopefully has a bit more experience and exposure and wisdom. and has better insight into how the world works, even the world of the organization, the Scrum Master has to be able to convey that on a day-to-day, hour-to-hour basis. It is not a part-time job. It is a full-time, exhausting, boots-on-the-ground position that many people just cannot fill. It's sad, but not everybody can do everything. Coming back to the certifications again, job ads always want to know you need to have a CSM or a PSM. You need to have an ACSM, type of thing, advanced certified Scrum Master. These are proxies that companies use because they don't know what a Scrum Master does. They don't know how to qualify it. So they try to quantify it through a certification. And what they have are two million Scrum Masters. who are certified in the world. How many of those are really good? Not all of Brian (26:06) Right. Gary (26:07) So the reason that I dwell on this a little bit, Brian, is my book is there to help people understand. not only the limits, but the expanse of what they should do. And there are limits to what a scrum master should do, but there's also an expansive view of they need to do more than just be a servant leader and remove impediments. Those are important. That's not the end of it. Brian (26:33) I agree. It's kind of interesting because it's a delicate balance, right? Because it's sort of like, you know, there's not a recipe. There's not a clear, hey, here's the 10 things that you do every day. And just when you come in the morning, check this list off and do these things, right? There's not that. But I think that the other mistake that I see some Scrum Masters make sometimes is that they treat it as being a purely reactive kind of position where I'm going to sit back and wait for things. And then when something happens, then I'll, then I'll jump in and I'll do something based on what someone else has done, which I think is a mistake as well. We we're proactive. We were very proactive to, to make an impact and make a difference. And when we recognize something's needed, we, got to jump in there. We got to get in there and do something about it when it's needed. you wouldn't want to have a coach of a team who set back and just, you know, Gary (27:26) It is. Brian (27:30) waited for someone to come to them and ask them for questions. There's no strategy. There's no paying attention to fundamentals. All those things would kind of go out the window if that coach isn't more proactive with his approach towards his or her approach toward the team. Gary (27:45) Exactly. That's a wonderful analogy because I was a soccer coach as well. I'm a soccer player as well. And when I'm coaching youth or that type of thing, I have to teach them how to use this sideline, the touch line in order as a virtual defender. need to have been on the field to know how to teach them how to operate on the field. And if I can't get involved with them, if I just wait until they make a mistake, they're going to make a lot of mistakes. Brian (27:48) Hmm. Gary (28:14) And you've touched on this idea of the passive scrum master. Scrum master is not a passive role. I had a product owner, one of the best that I've ever worked with in my career. We were having a very heated conversation one day, as we often did. And he said, Evans, you're an activist scrum master. And I had never heard that before. And I reflected on it a little bit and I said, Chuck, you're right, I am. But not everybody has that kind of personality. So each scrimmaster has to identify where they may need to improve, maybe some of their assertiveness, some others need to learn how to hold back. It's a learning curve. It's a learning 24-hour-a-day learning session. We're all different. teams are different, the Scrum Masters are different. And as we get more experience and develop more expertise, we handle things differently as a result of that growth. And my role as a coach is to grow the Scrum Masters, to grow the teams. And I've loved it because I love working with people. So you get to work with people, you get to solve problems and you get to see tangible results in people's careers. What more could you ask? Brian (29:36) Right, right. I'm with you. I'm right there with you. I can't agree more. Well, this has been a great discussion. just want to, you know, we mentioned already your book is called The Effective Scrum Master. We're to put links in our show notes to that if people want to go and find that and just, but you can find it on Amazon. Gary K. Evans, The Effective Scrum Master. Gary, how can people find out if they want to get in touch with you or find out more about your work, how can they get in touch with Gary (29:37) Thank Well, appreciate that. I am currently putting up, there is a, we have a website. It's called effectivescrummaster.com. I'll repeat that. Effectivescrummaster.com. There's a sign up link there. It's the page is just under construction at this point. It's live, but people can go up and they can enter an email to be notified when we start to make changes. There'll be some free information there, some resources that they can download. We've got a plan on how we're going to roll this out, but that's just beginning. And so I hope that people will go and visit that and hopefully we'll be able to develop a relationship and they'll be able to reach out to me through that website. Again, effectivescrummaster.com. Brian (30:51) Awesome. Well, thank you so much, Gary, for making the time. It's been a really great conversation and I really appreciate you making the time to come on the show. Gary (30:59) Brian, this has been my privilege and I really appreciate it. Thank you so much.

How can we achieve productivity and peace in a world where burnout seems unavoidable without compromising our well-being? According to the WHO, burnout is characterized by a prolonged period of cynicism, lack of productivity, and physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion.  Listen to this episode as Cait Donovan, an international keynote speaker, author, and host of Fried the Burnout Podcast, discusses how the need for safety can sometimes lead to overwork and resentment. Cait shares her personal journey through severe burnout, highlighting the importance of self-awareness and letting go of unrealistic expectations. Cait also shares the importance of listening to your body's needs and prioritizing self-care as a crucial step towards overcoming burnout. This episode offers a fresh perspective on overcoming burnout and reclaiming your energy. Never miss out! Resources FRIED: The Burnout Podcast Cait Donovan Site Cait Donovan on LinkedIn

This topic session is with Suzanne Blume and Felicia Caraway. Suzanne Blume is a certified special education teacher with over 20 years experience. Her passion for those with a disability is rooted in her love for her own sister who had an Intellectual Disability among other diagnosis. She uses her experience as a teacher and Diagnostician in the public school system along with her passion for helping families to find the best environment for your loved ones to be safe and successful. Felicia Caraway is a transition specialist that does lots of amazing work with families and students to provide resources for success in higher education. @blumeadvocacy #suzanneblume #teacher #specialeducation #diagnostician #advocacy #transition #highered #consulting #tsc #gogetit  Social Media https://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Suzanne Blume is a certified special education teacher with over 20 years experience. Her passion for those with a disability is rooted in her love for her own sister who had an Intellectual Disability among other diagnosis. She uses her experience as a teacher and Diagnostician in the public school system along with her passion for helping families to find the best environment for your loved ones to be safe and successful with her Blume Advocacy and Consulting LLC. @blumeadvocacy Blumeadvocacy.com #suzanneblume #teacher #specialeducation #diagnostician #advocacy #consulting #tsc #gogetit  Social Media Links Wrote by Me Site https://t.co/loWDv6eU7x Youtube Channel youtube.com/c/ChipBakerTheSuccessChronicles LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/in/chipbakerthesuccesschronicles Facebook- Profile https://www.facebook.com/tscchipbaker Facebook- Page facebook.com/chipbakertsc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chipbakertsc/ X x.com/chipbaker19 TikTok tiktok.com/@chipbakertsc Linktree https://linktr.ee/ChipBakerTSC Online Store http://chip-baker-the-success-chronicles.square.site/ Chip Baker- The Success Chronicles Podcast https://anchor.fm/chip-baker

Dr. Schultz from MSU, Dr. Cavin from Tarleton State, Dr. Rueter from UT Tyler, and Becki Robertson from Region 10 join to tell us about some of benefits various programs offer and some of the challenges they are faced with.

Hey everyone! Jeff here, the host of the Jaded Mechanic podcast, and I am thrilled to share with you the latest episode of our thought-provoking podcast!

Today on the show I'm sharing whats in my "Everyday Carry" bag as suggested by a listener. I'll list off all the tools and testing equipment that I have in a small bag that I take to every electrical diagnostic job. This set of tooling covers the majority of my electrical diag's, and the total value is less than $400. I'll also some tips on how to effectively use them during diagnosis.  Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/Email- STmobilediag@gmail.com Please make sure to check out our sponsors!Automotive Seminars- https://automotiveseminars.com/Jarhead Diagnostics- https://www.jarheaddiag.com/ USE CODE- DIAGPODCAST FOR 10% OFF L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/

In Episode 9 of Raising Disabled, we talk to Diagnostician Chelsey Robertson about:How to prepare for an ARD Meeting concerning your disabled child in the public school setting,What an IEP is and how to get what your child needs to succeed,and how to make to most of your ARD meeting.To learn more about IDEA, as mentioned in the podcast, click on the link below:https://sites.ed.gov/idea/parents-families/Please subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on social media to know about upcoming episodes and to participate in this podcast.Instagram - @raisingdisabledpodcastFacebook - Raising Disabled Podcast

The diagnostics of Jesus pinpoint the fundamental problems of the human condition and sets the captives free!

There is a crisis of leadership amongst South Africa's ego-driven politicians who are not serving the people with “character, caring, competence, commitment, and connectedness”. This has emerged from an interview with Leadership Diagnostician Dr. Albert Wort of the University of Johannesburg (UJ). He gives BizNews his take on the leadership abilities of some of the country's past and current politicians. He describes ActionSA's Herman Mashaba as a “very, very good leader”; expresses disappointment in President Cyril Ramaphosa who has “lost authenticity”; questions whether EFF leader Julius Malema's authenticity is adding value; and says SA was at the pinnacle of leadership when Madiba was president, but then the “wannabes” stepped in… - Chris Steyn Your early morning brew of the BizNews Insider keeps you up to speed with the content that matters. The newsletter will land in your inbox at 5:30am weekdays. Register here - https://bit.ly/3lfVRYP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the pod, Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez shares her unique perspective on gratitude and let's just say it's not all rainbows and unicorns (although those are pretty cool too!). For her, gratitude is about being grateful for every opportunity to learn and grow, even in the face of challenges and mistakes. From learning what to do to what not to do, every opportunity is a chance to evolve and improve. Discover the power of gratitude in personal and professional growth in this short and sweet podcast episode. "Life is short, but our influence is never-ending so let's be our best & make the best of every interaction, situation and opportunity." -Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez Transcript available at ⁠⁠⁠⁠LainieRowell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ About Our Guest: Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez is a Texas native with over 30 years of experience serving public education. She has held various roles in the field including GENED Teacher, SLP, Diagnostician, SPED Supervisor, Principal, Assistant Principal, and Director of Special Education. Currently, Dr. Mathews-Perez is serving as a Director of Special Programs. Her passions include communication, authenticity, and laughter, and she finds her greatest fulfillment in using these qualities to inspire and empower others. As a lifelong learner, she considers herself an "Experience Expert" and is constantly seeking to learn and grow. Dr. Mathews-Perez is also an aspiring author and speaker, using her talents to connect with others, share stories, and highlight the best in those around her. Twitter: @drgrowtoknow About Lainie: Lainie Rowell is an educator, international consultant, podcaster, and TEDx speaker. She is the lead author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Evolving Learner⁠⁠⁠⁠ and a contributing author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Because of a Teacher⁠⁠⁠⁠. Her latest book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Evolving with Gratitude⁠⁠⁠⁠, was just released. An experienced teacher and district leader, her expertise includes learner-driven design, community building, online/blended learning, and professional learning. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/lainierowell⁠⁠⁠⁠. Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell⁠⁠⁠⁠ Evolving with Gratitude, the book, is now available! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Purchase here!⁠⁠⁠ You can also get bulk orders for your staff (10 copies or more) at a discounted price! Just fill out the form linked below and someone will get back to you ASAP! ⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/ewgbulkdiscount⁠

In this week's episode, Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez shares how, as a Principal, she felt successful but unfulfilled. Join us as we talk about being authentic in our desires and mission, while not conforming to other people's assumptions and expectations.   In this episode, we discuss: Supporting special education as a leader Teaching those we serve how to collaborate And her upcoming projects!  About Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez: Texas-born & raised, I am currently in my 30th year of public education where I have served as a General Ed. Teacher, an SLP, a Diagnostician, a SPED Supervisor, Assistant Principal, Principal and a Director of Special Programs. My passions are communication, laughter and using those things to inspire & empower others. As a learner, I consider myself an "Experience Expert." Life is short but our influence is never ending, so I seek joy and create smiles through connecting, sharing, and highlighting the best in others. Follow Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez: Twitter: https://twitter.com/drgrowtoknow  Facebook: DrAmy MP Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-amy-mathews-perez-918431237/  New OFFICIAL Sponsor of the Aspire to Lead Podcast! [caption id="attachment_4158" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Toddle, Aspire to Lead. Joshua Stamper, Leadership Boot Camp[/caption] This episode is sponsored by Toddle. Toddle is an all-in-one teaching and learning platform used by over 40,000 educators around the world! This year, Toddle is hosting the largest virtual gathering for school leaders across the globe on March 3rd and 4th. Join 5000+ school leaders and leadership experts at #SchoolLeadersBootcamp and learn, connect, and grow with your professional learning network! Get your FREE pass now – https://bit.ly/3WgLHYe Additional Sponsor of the Aspire to Lead Podcast! As a passionate coffee drinker, I am always looking for the best cup of premium coffee. Once Leslie and I tasted Papa Rob's Coffee, we instantly fell in love with the flavor of the Espresso Special Blend. Papa Rob's Coffee is the only coffee we drink and I'm proud to have them as the exclusive sponsor of the podcast! Papa Rob's Roasting Company was started to pass on the love for premium coffee that is as fresh as it is delicious! Rob sources only the finest green coffee beans from around the world and then roasts them to perfection upon order in small batches, so that they will always be at their peak flavor and freshness. One taste and you will experience the difference! [caption id="attachment_4053" align="alignnone" width="720"] Papa...

On today's episode I spoke with Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez. An educator for 30 years, Dr. Perez has lots of wisdom that she shared on this episode. Moments of success and moments of failures turned into lessons: this and more can be heard on this episode. Check it out and share with a friend!  . . . Texas-born & raised, Dr. Amy Perez is currently in her 30th year of public education where she has served as a General Ed. Teacher, an SLP, a Diagnostician, a SPED Supervisor, Assistant Principal, Principal and a Director of Special Programs. Her passions are communication, laughter and using those things to inspire & empower others. As a learner, she considers herself an "Experience Expert." Life is short but our influence is never ending, so I seek joy and create smiles through connecting, sharing, and highlighting the best in others. Connect with Dr. Amy Perez on Twitter: @drgrowtoknow . . . Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. Along with being the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, he is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala. Connect with Elijah on Twitter: @carbaeli Connect with Elijah on Instagram: @carbaeli Connect with Elijah on TikTok: @carbaeli Connect with Elijah on Facebook: Elijah Carbajal Website: shutupandteachedu.com  . . . Read Elijah's book, A Place They Love: Creating a Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students! Here is how you can purchase A Place They Love. EduMatch: A Place They Love Amazon: A Place They Love Barnes and Noble: A Place They Love #APlaceTheyLoveBook / #ShutUpAndTeach / #EduMatchBooks

On this episode, Derek sits with famed Medical Diagnostician, Dr. Jill Carnahan.  The "Sherlock Holmes of Medicine" tells her story of overcoming countless medical adversities to becoming one of the worlds leaders in solving countless medical conditions.  She will also be talking about how MOLD has been the culprit in many medical cases and how to check for it.  Plus we will also be discussing her new memoir, "Unexpected: Finding Resilience through Functional Medicine, Science and Faith" dropping on March 28th, 2023.Website: https://www.jillcarnahan.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlatironFunctionalMedicine/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DocCarnahanPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carnahanmd/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjillcarnahan/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/drjillcarnahan/LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jillcarnahan

Texas-born & raised, Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez is currently in her 30th year of public education where she has served as a General Ed. Teacher, SLP, Diagnostician, SPED Supervisor, Principal, Assistant Principal and a Director of Special Education. Dr. Mathews-Perez has worked in the private sector as an Education Coordinator at a County JJAEP and in both home health & nursing home settings as an SLP. As a learner, she considers herself an “Experience Expert.” Amy lists passions as communication & laughter and using them to inspire & empower others. Life is short but our influence is never ending, so seek joy and create smiles through connecting, sharing, and highlighting the best in others. Connect with Amy: Social Media handles: AMP@drgrowtoknow (Twitter) Email/contact info: talkalotamy@yahoo.com and drmathewsprez@gmail.com ROAD TO AWESOME COURSES ARE NOW LIVE (https://the-road-to-awesome.teachable.com/p/accelerating-goals-into-action (here's the link)) Book Darrin to speak at your school or conference https://roadtoawesome.net/contact-us (contact us here) Check out https://darrinpeppard.edublogs.org/ (Darrin's blog) for great leadership tips and ideas Sign up for the Road to Awesome https://roadtoawesome.net/ (email list and newsletter) Have a book idea you'd like to submit to Road to Awesome? https://roadtoawesome.net/our-services (Click here) Professional learning for leaders doesn't have to be a mystery. As leaders there are times when learning alongside your staff is very important. You have to know what is expected of them and what strategies and processes should be evident in the classroom. However, we often overlook professional learning specifically for leaders designed to help them be…BETTER LEADERS. This is what we do at Road to Awesome. Working with leadership teams to be their most effective and efficient, one on one coaching for leaders, collaborative leader cohorts, or specific and job-embedded supports each have their own specific processes. I want to work with you to support YOU, your TEAM, or your district on growing leaders to their peak level of performance.

Amy Matthews-Perez is Texas-born & raised. She is currently in her 30th year of serving public education in Texas where Amy has served as a General Ed. Teacher, an SLP, a Diagnostician, a SPED Specialist and a Director of Special Education. Amy has also worked in the private sector as an Education Coordinator at a JJAEP and in both home health & nursing home settings as an SLP. She currently serves as a Director of Special Programs which includes SPED, 504, Dyslexia, MTSS and being the Liaison for students/families experiencing Foster Care and Homelessness. Her passions are communication, laughter, inspiring & empowering others. As a learner, she considers herself an "Experience Expert." Life is short but our influence is never ending, so she seeks joy and creates smiles through learning, sharing, and highlighting the best in other people. Key Takeaways: Life is short, but our influences never ending. There is a need to consistently model the positivity of any progress or event. Use the 2 filters of, everyone has positive intent and what can I learn from this. It's important to know your people, but even more important to act on the knowledge that you have. Empower others to bring positivity to your culture by being transparent in your process of supporting and engaging others. Try throwing out bad suggestions to get better suggestions from those who may not normally contribute. You need to forget about your ego if you are to find the most success as a leader. It's critical that you not only communicate your priorities, but why they are your priorities. Setting goals and priorities is messy because they have to all mesh with each other. Practice makes progress. Stay in Touch: Twitter

This episode is an interview with Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez. In this interview  we discuss the power of communication and ways that we can be better communicators. The benefits of being curious and being a life long learner. Dr. Perez also talks about reflection and growing from our experiences as well as what she has learned over the course of her career.Dr. Amy Perez is Texas-born & raised, she is in her 30th year of serving public education. She has served as a JHS General Ed. Teacher, an SLP, a Diagnostician, a SPED Specialist, Assistant Principal, Principal, and Director of Special Programs - including Special Education. She has also worked in the private sector as an Education Coordinator at a JJAEP and in both home health & nursing home settings as an SLP. She currently serves as a Director of Special Programs which includes SPED, 504, Dyslexia, MTSS, and the Liaison for students/families experiencing Foster Care and Homelessness. Her passions are communication, laughter, inspiring & empowering others. As a learner, she considers herself an "Experience Expert." Life is short but our influence is never ending, so she seeks joy and creates smiles through learning, sharing, and highlighting the best in other people.If you have ever thought of writing a book and sharing your story reach out to Dr. Darrin Peppard at https://roadtoawesome.net/

Diagnostician and trainer-extraordinaire Jim Morton is known for saying, "training doesn't cost, it pays".But is that really true? In this episode recorded live at ITTC 2022 put on by Autoland Scientech, David and Lucas sit down with Dwayne Crawford the owner of Family Auto Care in Owings, MD as well as his technician Rick Curren.  Are you using the best innovative shop management system in the country?Check it out! Click here: GetShopWare.comSupport the show

In this episode, Dr Caroline Logan and Dr Supriya McKenna discuss violence in narcissistic relationships, and the part played by gender. They also discuss the realities of getting a personality disorder diagnosis for the purposes of Court, what the purpose of doing so could be, and what you need to consider when looking for a suitably qualified diagnostic professional to act as an expert witness.   

In the second part of this interview, Dr Supriya McKenna and top family lawyer Karin Walker chat with Dr Caroline Logan. Dr Logan is a  Consultant Clinical Forensic Psychologist in the NHS and she trains psychiatrists and psychologists in exactly how to make accurate and robust personality disorder diagnoses. In this episode they discuss being 'duped' by pathological narcissists, and what narcissistic parenting means for the children. 

In the first part of this interview, Dr Supriya McKenna and top family lawyer Karin Walker discuss the differences between healthy narcissism, pathological narcissism and psychopathy with Dr Caroline Logan. Dr Logan is a  Consultant Clinical Forensic Psychologist in the NHS and she trains psychiatrists and psychologists in exactly how to make accurate and robust personality disorder diagnoses. 

Liz works with her husband Keith Perkins in L1 Automotive Diagnostics and Programing, Tulsa, OK They also operate the L1 Automotive Training Company http://www.l1training.com/ (www.L1Training.com). They operate 3 mobile vans and have a brick and mortar shop She learned to be a diagnostician from the ground up Liz loves programing She continues to train even though she isn't in a truck on a daily basis She is doing ADAS calibrations They do a lot of work for collision centers The mobile diagnosis business is growing Working on Work-Life Balance Liz and Kieth have a strict schedule to spend time with the children and devote time to the business

Liz works with her husband Keith Perkins in L1 Automotive Diagnostics and Programing, Tulsa, OK They also operate the L1 Automotive Training Company http://www.l1training.com/ (www.L1Training.com). They operate 3 mobile vans and have a brick and mortar shop She learned to be a diagnostician from the ground up Liz loves programing She continues to train even though she isn't in a truck on a daily basis She is doing ADAS calibrations They do a lot of work for collision centers The mobile diagnosis business is growing Working on Work-Life Balance Liz and Kieth have a strict schedule to spend time with the children and devote time to the business The show is sponsored by NAPA Auto Care https://napaautocare.com/ (napaautocare.com)NAPA Benefits Center: napabenefitscenter.com NAPA Member Site: http://member.napaautocare.com/ (member.napaautocare.com) Email Matt: mattfanslowpodcast@gmail.comDiagnosing the Aftermarket A - Z YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/32QIkRA (HERE)

In this episode of Fusion Focused, Ella Fox-Widdows chats with Dr Sam Gibson, a plasma Diagnostician at the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy, about her research using the motional stark effect diagnostic, Sam's research collaborations in Australia and America and her research at CCFE going from an undergraduate summer intern to a plasma diagnostician! Connect with Fusion Focused on Instagram & Twitter, @fusionfocused Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-is License code: UKFIZQRLRSQAMP09

EXPERT solutions for Dental Practices and Dental Professionals to Diagnose and Treat Temporomandibular (TMJ) disorderDr. Shirazi graduated from Howard University College of Dentistry, inWashington D.C. in 2000 and earned a Masters degree in Oriental Medicinefrom SAMRA University in 2006 and is also a board licensed Acupuncturist.He has completed over 2000 hours of continuing education in TMD and facialpain, craniomandibular orthopedics, and sleep disordered breathing.  He hasalso completed a hospital mini-residency in oriental medicine at the ChinaBeijing International Acupuncture Training Centre which is the onlyorganization the World Health Organization (WHO) has authorized to teachinternationally on acupuncture and herbology, and another at Kyung HeeUniversity and Medical Center, the top medical hospital and medical researchschool in Korea.In 2011 through 2016, he became a board licensed RPSGT;Sleep Technologists are licensed to conduct and score sleep studies. He is thefounder of the Bite, Breathe and Balance Podcast, dedicated to themultidisciplinary approach to treating craniofacial pain and sleep disorders inadults and children. Dr. Shirazi is the director of state of the art privatepractices, The TMJ and Sleep Therapy Centre of Conejo Valley and LosAngeles, that are limited to the treatment of TMD, craniofacial pain, Sleepbreathing disorders, and craniomandibular orthopedics.His practice is part ofthe TMJ and Sleep Therapy Centre international family, one of over 65Centres throughout the world, and is located in the beautiful hills of ThousandOaks and Brentwood CA. Personally, Dr. Shirazi enjoys hiking and campingin the state parks, traveling, and speaking. He is married to the love of his lifeKimberly Shirazi, and have welcomed their first son, Maximus. They live inthe Santa Monica Mountains, where they are very close to nature.To learn more about TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre go to: tmjandsleeptherapycentre.comTo Find and Listen to all of our episodes visit:  dentalbrief.comOur Sponsor: OmniPremier.com

Steve Richard is the Chief-Evangelist and Co-Founder of ExecVision, a conversation intelligence platform built to drive change in human behavior. We talk about the sales management code, practical prospecting strategies, and the effectiveness of cold calling in today's sales environment.    Time Stamps [00:40] Steve's entrepreneurial journey [03:43] Steve's experience with management blueprints  [06:58] The ROA sales framework  [08:42] Sales prospecting definition, techniques, and why it's important [10:54] Cracking the sales management code [12:43] Steve's “Outbound In” marketing strategy [13:30] Is cold calling really dead? [16:12] Data on the effectiveness of cold calling in diverse types of industries [18:23] Practical and effective alternatives to cold calling [21:49] The three by three sales research technique  [23:58] Defining the unscheduled expected call  [27:05] Pattern recognition and human intelligence in sales [28:16] How to change behaviour and create a better sales culture within an organization [32:02] Parting thoughts    Links and Resources Steve's LinkedIn ExecVision.io Cracking the Sales Management Code by Jason Jordan and Michelle Vazzana Steve Preda's Book: Buyable Complete the Buyability Assessment for Your Business https://StevePreda.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9eq31UIQ44&t=1s Guest host Keith Perkins, L1 Automotive Diagnostics and Programming, Tulsa, OK Keith also operates the L1 Automotive Training company that offers advanced level automotive training on-site and online at http://www.l1training.com/ (www.L1Training.com). See or hear a tour of his three Mobile Diag Vans Recently made a move to brick and mortar specialty shop with no advertising for clients None of his technicians need to buy any tools Keith holds the title of ASE Master Certified L1 Technician, holding ASE certifications: A1-A9, L1, L2, L3, X1, P2, and various other industry certifications He also serves as a Subject Matter Expert for ASE. Listen to Keith's previous episode https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22keith+perkins%22 (HERE) Connect with the show: https://aftermarketradionetwork.com/ (Aftermarket Radio Network) http://youtube.com/carmcapriotto (Subscribe on YouTube) https://remarkableresults.biz/episodes (Visit us on the Web) https://www.facebook.com/RemarkableResultsPodcast (Follow on Facebook) https://remarkableresults.biz/insider/ (Become an Insider) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carm (Buy me a coffee) https://remarkableresults.biz/books/ (Important Books) Check out today's partner: Dorman gives people greater freedom to fix vehicles by constantly developing new repair solutions that put owners and technicians first. By always innovating, Dorman has led the way in growing the aftermarket. Here you will see a few examples of a Dorman OE Fix. An OE FIX is a Dorman repair solution you can't get from the original equipment manufacturer. It means they found a situation where they believe the OEM wasn't giving repair professionals what they wanted, so we fixed it. Everything Dorman does is centered around providing customer value, both in the quality of products, and the creativity of solutions. Our engineers and designers go out of their way to save repair technicians time and save vehicle owners money. Want to really go under the hood? Take the Dorman Virtual Tour athttp://www.dormanproducts.com/Tour ( www.DormanProducts.com/Tour) http://aftermarketradionetwork.com ()

My son Markus has always been incredibly introspective and self-aware, so when, even after receiving ADHD accommodations and visual processing intervention he felt there was still something else going on, I believed him. Markus suspected that dyslexia was the underlying cause of his inconsistent gaps in learning, yet whenever he was evaluated in the past these gaps were overlooked or attributed to his ADHD. Learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia are very common comorbidities with ADHD, so why weren't these evaluators ever digging deeper?    Enter the incredible Laurie Peterson, a brilliant Educational Diagnostician who you may recognize from Episode 61 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, and my guest this episode. Laurie evaluated Markus a third time, and to his relief, his suspicions were confirmed--it was dyslexia all along. Having the complete picture of his brain finally allowed Markus to advocate for his needs, which is exactly why Laurie does the work she does. Join me for another wonderful conversation with Laurie as she provides an overview of the different learning disabilities that can co-occur with ADHD, explains why whole-picture interventions are so important, and dispels some common myths surrounding learning disabilities.    Resources:  Website: ediagnosticlearning.com Apps mentioned: Snap Type; Mod Math

In this episode, we speak to the former owner of his own shop and now the shop foreman at E1 Motorsports in Houston Texas, Dusty Harrison. Dusty shares some very personal stories and as well as the lessons he learned from some of the darkest moments in his life.  WARNING: This episode is completely loaded with explicit language.Join Lucas & David at AAPEX in Las Vegas, NV on November 2-4, 2021. Go to https://bit.ly/AAPEX21 to register today!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/AutoShopOwnersGroup)

Welcome to Students in CHRG! In this episode, we're talking with Shoshana Shamberg about her experience as an occupational therapist and as an Irlen Diagnostician! In this podcast we aimed to bring insight into the role of occupational therapy within this specialized field, and gain a better understanding of our OT's journey with Irlen Syndrome, and her incredible stories that got her to where she is now! References: Irlen, H. (2005). Reading by the colors: Overcoming dyslexia and other reading disabilities through the Irlen method. Penguin. https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=oAhC4mVpw6MC&oi=fnd&pg=PR8&dq=irlen+method&ots=jLDnqe_gOx&sig=Y8kIFnHVR9bgLhwaf393feiNTd4#v=onepage&q=irlen%20method&f=false (https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=oAhC4mVpw6MC&oi=fnd&pg=PR8&dq=irlen+method&ots=jLDnqe_gOx&sig=Y8kIFnHVR9bgLhwaf393feiNTd4#v=onepage&q=irlen%20method&f=false) Irlen Syndrome Foundation. (2015, March 23). What is Irlen syndrome? https://www.irlensyndrome.org/what-is-irlen-syndrome/ (https://www.irlensyndrome.org/what-is-irlen-syndrome/) Pocket OT. (2019, January 2). Irlen syndrome. Pocket Occupational Therapist | The Pocket Occupational Therapist. https://www.pocketot.com/irlen-syndrome/ (https://www.pocketot.com/irlen-syndrome/)

In this episode, Lucas and David sit down with Jeff Compton, a 23 year veteran of the automotive industry. Jeff has worked on everything from Caterpillar D9 Bulldozers to light-duty automotive, and everywhere from tractor-trailers on the side of the road, to 2 bay independent repair shops, to 20 bay Chrysler dealerships.Jeff is extremely opinionated and brings his experience and perspective to the table on what is plaguing the industry and what he sees as solutions to these problems. Although his opinions didn't go completely unchallenged, you’ll likely find his thoughts to be eye-opening as to what may be the prevailing opinion of a lot of experienced technicians in the field today. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/AutoShopOwnersGroup)

In this episode Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulture Specialist, interviews Dr. Lina Rodriguez Salamanca, Extension Plant Pathologist and Diagnostician at ISU to talk about the recent changes to the Midwest Fruit Pest Management Guide.   You can download the Midwest Fruit Pest Management Guide 2021-2022 at https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/14488.

In this episode Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulture Specialist, interviews Dr. Lina Rodriguez Salamanca, Extension Plant Pathologist and Diagnostician at ISU to talk about the recent changes to the Midwest Fruit Pest Management Guide.   You can download the Midwest Fruit Pest Management Guide 2021-2022 at https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/14488.

In this episode Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulture Specialist, interviews Dr. Lina Rodriguez Salamanca, Extension Plant Pathologist and Diagnostician at ISU to talk about the recent changes to the Midwest Fruit Pest Management Guide.   You can download the Midwest Fruit Pest Management Guide 2021-2022 at https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/14488.

In this episode Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulture Specialist, interviews Dr. Lina Rodriguez Salamanca, Extension Plant Pathologist and Diagnostician at ISU to talk about the recent changes to the Midwest Fruit Pest Management Guide.   You can download the Midwest Fruit Pest Management Guide 2021-2022 at https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/14488.

Boundless Opportunities Await Medical Assisting Professionals who Dare! Embrace Your Passion! Dawn Mayberry, President, Bladder Answers by Dawn Owner/Urodynamicist/Diagnostician LLC Contact Information: dawn@bladderanswersbydawn.com Dawn Mayberry clinical specialist in urodynamics and bladder diagnostics has taught throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, specializes in hands-on training, individualized training and interpreting of urodynamic studies. She currently see patients for Florida urology... The post How Dawn Mayberry Medical Assistant Became a Nationally Renowned Urodynamicist and Diagnostician. first appeared on Inside Medical Assisting Podcast.

Why are plant and insect identification services essential, and how much fun is it to work at a plant disease and insect clinic? (Hint: a lot of fun.) Dr. Matt Bertone, Director and Diagnostician at the NCSU Plant Disease & Insect Clinic, discusses all things insect identification, specifically with flies. He also gets into why spiders are awesome, and he shows us some of his beautiful macro photography! Follow Matt on Twitter @Bertonemyia. Learn more about the students producing this podcast and their science communication efforts by following us on Twitter @SciCommUCR and visiting our website.

On the 3rd and 4th episodes of the Dizzy Discussions Podcast Season 2, we talk to Tom Boismier, MPH: a Diagnostician by trade who now works as a Clinical Product Support Specialist with Neurolign. Tom has an extensive background in doing vestibular diagnostic testing, multi-disciplinary collaborative clinical care, and is working on some awesome new products for vestibular clinicians with Neurolign*. Want to get in touch with Tom? Reach out at tom.boismier@neurolign.com Have feedback or know someone we should interview? Reach out to us at dizzydiscussions@gmail.com *At the time of posting this episode, EvidenceCEU and Dizzy Discussions have no vested or financial interests with Neurolign.

On the 3rd and 4th episodes of the Dizzy Discussions Podcast Season 2, we talk to Tom Boismier, MPH: a Diagnostician by trade who now works as a Clinical Product Support Specialist with Neurolign. Tom has an extensive background in doing vestibular diagnostic testing, multi-disciplinary collaborative clinical care, and is working on some awesome new products for vestibular clinicians with Neurolign*. Want to get in touch with Tom? Reach out at tom.boismier@neurolign.com Have feedback or know someone we should interview? Reach out to us at dizzydiscussions@gmail.com *At the time of posting this episode, EvidenceCEU and Dizzy Discussions have no vested or financial interests with Neurolign.

When you here the word “diagnosis” or “diagnostics”, we usually don't think about teachers. Yet teachers are constantly making assessments and “diagnoses” about students' performance in school. Perhaps we need to pay closer attention to the process of learning to help diagnose student struggles so we can provide more effective intervention. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moshe-fried/support

“Clear communication between practitioners and diagnosticians is key to get the most out of a health case” – Dr. Fabio Vanucci I got to grab the brain of this experienced swine diagnostician, Dr. Fabio Vanucci… join us on this conversation by clicking any of the buttons below. Also, if I may ask you a favor - share it with the first veterinarian that comes to your mind. What you will learn: - How the role of the diagnostician has evolved through the years; - How does the diagnostician help with the decision-making process to optimize herd health; - The future of the swine diagnostician; - The use of the sequencing technologies in the diagnostic investigation of infectious diseases; - It wouldn’t be a complete podcast if we didn’t ask the Dr. Vanucci his thoughts on COVID-19; - The oral fluid revolution; - Thoughts on Brazil being free of PRRS and PED. Fabio’s favorite swine-related resource: People (my network) Fabio’s favorite book in general: Talking to Strangers Dr. Fabio Vanucci has joined the faculty at the University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory as Assistant Professor/Pathologist for food animal diseases. He earned his DVM and MSc in Brazil at the Federal University of Viçosa and Federal University of Minas Gerais, respectively, and obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota studying pathogenesis and diagnostics of Lawsonia intracellularis and Brachsypira spp infections. This episode was published by Lauro Faccin.

HOLY CRAP! I would like to start out by confessing that i had absolutely no idea that putting all this podcast stuff together would take this much time. Seriously ! So thank ALL of you for being so incredibly patient with me as i worked my way through this. The end result is not something that i am proud of simply because as i moved my way from episode one to episode ten i learned a little with each step. By the time i started editing i was completely done recording all of the interviews. The closer i got to the "Release Date", I started to consider burning everything and just starting over from scratch. But what fun would that be.It was important to me to make episode one kinda an intro to the podcast. I also wanted to make sure that i included the two people that were there for me when i first had the idea to put together my own podcast. All three of us are big podcasts listeners and enjoy our own favorite shows.So id like to give a big shout out and a very sincere thank you to my two amazing friends Grant and Dianela. You guys gave me the encouragement i needed to dive head first into another adventure. I love both of you to the moon and back, hug hug hug kiss kiss kiss.In this episode we dive into Grant and Dianela's professional lives.Dianela is an Educational Diagnostician. If you google it this is what you will find. Educational Diagnosticians are a type of special education teacher who assesses, diagnoses and work with children with learning problems. These professionals operate under a number of titles. They may be called a learning consultant, or learning disabilities teacher, but their duties are the same.She worked long and hard to get to this position. Now that Grant and Dianela have moved to the state of Colorado she is on the hunt for a new career path as the state of Colorado does not recognize her specialized field. Bummer. But she quickly found an organization that was happy to take her on and i cant wait to find out what new adventure she has gotten herself into. D is wicked smart so trust me she will be just fine.Grant is a duel status government employee. What that means is that the federal government uses him in two separate capacities. On the civilian side he is a helicopter repair facility supervisor and on the army side he is a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter crew chief.How does he have time for all this? The two jobs are completely separate but generally the bulk of what he does happens out of the same facility. As a crew chief Grant is responsible for the passengers on board, helping the pilot with anything behind the pilot seat, and in certain situations serve as the door gunner. That last part typically only occurs in training environments. Not to deduct from Grants over all awesomeness. I just dont want you telling people that a blackhawk crew chief is a door gunner. Thats what the recruiter told Grant when he joined and when he finished his army school training he was shocked to find out it was all a BIG FAT LIE! But its still a wicked sweet job son.

Join Drew Lyon as he interviews plant diagnostician Rachel Bomberger thought the ins and outs of diagnosing a plant sample in the WSU Plant Pest Diagnostic Clinic. TRANSCRIPTION: http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wsu-wheat-beat-episode-44/ RESOURCES MENTIONED: Cephalosporium Stripe http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/disease-resources/soilborne-fungal-diseases/cephalosporium-stripe/ Eyespot http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/disease-resources/soilborne-fungal-diseases/eyespot/ Plant Pest Diagnostics Website https://plantpath.wsu.edu/diagnostics/ Small Grains Plant Pest Diagnostic Page http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/plant-pest-diagnostic-clinic/ CONTACT INFORMATION: Contact Rachel Bomberger via email at rachel.bomberger@wsu.edu or by phone at 509-335-3292 or 509-335-0619.

Show Notes: Josh and Jessica explore Josh's work within in his practice as well as the larger community; and then take you on an adventure into the world-building nature of acupuncture...Plus...Numerantics, Gloria Wicklow Wants to Know, and, Seriously?! Interviewee:  Joshua Singer, Licensed Acupuncturist and founder, River Street Wellness:  http://riverstreetwellnessvt.com/ Host:  Jessica Moseley, Numerologist and founder, World-Building Radio + MAKE A MOTION WORLDWIDE "Gloria Wicklow," Jessica Music:  Composed + Performed, by commission, by The Talented, Michelle Rodriguez, for MAMW, 2016 BONUS:  PDF Download of "Jessica's Meridian Diagrams" Jessica's Meridian Diagrams Free Download

Paul Danner, aka ScannerDanner on YouTube clears up the misconception that his name is not “Dan,” which he gets all the time. People think his name is Dan and he added “ner”  to rhyme with “Scanner”? He says it is not true and that that it would be really stupid!!!! His career in the automotive field started as a junior in high school in 1990. He took two years of auto mechanics in high school, then another two year program (post-secondary) at Rosedale Technical College in Pittsburgh (where he now teaches). After Rosedale, Paul entered the field and worked full time for about 8 years before coming back to teach at the school. This September 2018, Paul will be starting his 18th year as an automotive instructor. Within the transition from the field to teaching, Paul took a pretty decent pay cut, and to make ends meet, he started performing diagnostic work for some local garages. This is where the material for his classes came from. Recording data and case studies over the years, first in text and picture form,  ultimately lead to Paul to write his own book. Later came video case studies he used to make his class better. Paul always hated teaching from someone else’s material and the textbook was his solution to having his own stuff!  He can speak with authority on his book’s content. The video camera changed everything! Paul just wanted to make his class better. He had no global aspirations and didn’t set out to be a “YouTuber”, it just happened! People started finding me and asking me questions and wanting to be part of my class remotely and this is where ScannerDanner Premium was born. A chance for those not able to attend a technical college like Rosedale to be able to learn some foundation skills to get them going.   Paul brings a camera with him to his garages. He films case studies and he teaches. It has always been his passion. He loves to teach; especially to those who want to learn. Key Talking Points: Attended Rosedale Technical College as a student. He has now been an instructor there for 18 years. He was a tech full-time for 8 years, not always diag work, yet he loved diag and focused on it. He fell into mobile diagnostics and case studies by stopping in and helping his friends on the way home from work. He called it diaper money to help pay the bills. When you teach you to learn. His steepest learning curve came when he started teaching. He is always looking for answers. He is thankful that God has graced him with the ability to troubleshoot. He is wired for variables. He loves the ‘What Ifs. You will not be any good at anything if you don’t like what you do. Your learning curve comes from the ‘good parts’ drawer. From the miss-calls you made. Know what you did wrong. What happened. Figure out what you did wrong. Can’t learn enough fundamentals. To get good at diagnostics you need to be in a shop that can give you a steady diet of diagnostic work. ScannerDanner classes are designed to help one build a foundation. Training beyond his classes is still critical in staying on top of this field. Video editing takes a ton of time to continue to create quality content. He wants to shadow his friend Tom Wolf at a dealership, no camera just looking for new case studies and looking at leading technology. The future may include a government agency certifying a tech to work on autonomous vehicles. (https://www.scannerdanner.com/) (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrf6f8hn5oy4alB2WXJCIqA) www.scannerdanner.com/buy-the-book (http://www.scannerdanner.com/buy-the-book)   (http://eepurl.com/bhqME9) Be socially involved and in touch with the show: Speaking (https://remarkableresults.biz/speaking) This episode is brought to you by Federal-MogulMotorparts and Garage Gurus. With brands like Moog, Felpro, Wagner Brake, Champion, Sealed...

Brandon Steckler began his career in Northampton County Community College in Bethlehem, PA. There, he was a student of GM’s Automotive Service Educational program. In 2001, he graduated top of his class and earned the GM Leadership award for his efforts. He later began working as a technician at a Saturn dealership in Reading, PA where he quickly attained Master Technician status. He later transitioned to working with Hondas where he aggressively worked to attain another Mater Technician status. Always having a passion for a full understanding of system/component functionality, he rapidly earned a reputation for deciphering strange failures at an efficient pace and became known as an information specialist amongst the staff and peers at the dealership. In search of new challenges, he once again transitioned away from the dealership and to the independent world, where he specializes in diagnostics and drivability. Today, he is a working technician at a large facility near the NE side of Philadelphia, PA. Along with beta testing for Automotive Test Solutions, he writes for MotorAGE Magazine, teaches for CARQUEST Technical Institute as well as WORLDPAC, INC. and develops curriculum/submits case studies for other training companies. Brandon contributes weekly to Facebook Automotive Chat groups and truly enjoys helping others to attain a level of understanding that will serve them well throughout their careers. Professional Accomplishments GM ASEP certified Technician SATURN certified Master Technician Honda Factory Certified Master Technician Diagnostic technician in multiple shop locations Training instructor Training Curriculum Development Certifications ASE CMAT A1- A9 ASE C1 Service Consultant ASE L1, L2, L3 Advanced Level Specialist Personal Mission Statement To help maintain or improve the level of professionalism amongst today’s diagnosticians and to help grow the number of competent diagnosticians of tomorrow. Key Talking Points: Mentor: Jim Morton Aspires to be an instructor of the caliber of John Thorton Enjoys being an instructor and answering questions. Considers himself a ‘bridge gaper’ with relaying information in a relatable way for students to understand. Trainer for CTI (Carquest Technical Institute) and WTI ( WorldPac Technical Institute) “Knowledge begets new knowledge” When you share knowledge together you can make new discoveries Always seeking new challenges with work Worked at over 10 different shops and learned from all of them even the not so good experiences   Described as “information specialist” because enjoys branching out to different makes and models of vehicles Learned a lot in the early days by reading case studies 1.5 hour commute to work one way Still keeps fire and motivation because uses that time to think and collect thoughts His first article for Motorage is still his favorite piece Toughest challenge- Minivan with start problem that kept occurring Put pride aside and wrote about the difficulties he faced Training techs Daytime training- leaving work for training, shouldn’t cost tech money to do so Techs need to constantly be training to keep up with the changing industry Advice Try your best, ask questions, make mistakes and learn from it Don’t be afraid of not knowing something, career is up to you (http://eepurl.com/bhqME9) Be socially involved and in touch with the show: Speaking (https://remarkableresults.biz/speaking) This episode is brought to you by Federal-MogulMotorparts and Garage Gurus. With brands like Moog, Felpro, Wagner Brake, Champion, Sealed Power, FP Diesel and more, they’re the parts techs trust.  For serious technical training and support – online, onsite and on-demand – Garage Gurus is everything you need to know. Find out more at fmgaragegurus.com (http://fmgaragegurus.com/)

We chat once again with Gurpreet Dhaliwal, this time about what it takes to become a master diagnostician.  We discuss the main strategies; seeing many cases, deliberate training, getting feedback, closing the loop, and others.

Dr. Gurpreet Dhaliwal is a Professor of Medicine at UCSF and is generally considered one of the most skillful diagnosticians in the United States. He teaches medical students and residents in the ER, inpatient wards and outpatient clinic at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. He studies how doctors think, how they diagnose, how they make treatment decisions and how they develop expertise. He has published over ninety articles in leading medical journals including the New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA. Dr. Dhaliwal writes for The Wall Street Journal’s “The Experts” series, and, in 2012, he was profiled in The New York Times. Series: "A Life in Medicine: People Shaping Healthcare Today" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Business] [Show ID: 32876]

Dr. Gurpreet Dhaliwal is a Professor of Medicine at UCSF and is generally considered one of the most skillful diagnosticians in the United States. He teaches medical students and residents in the ER, inpatient wards and outpatient clinic at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. He studies how doctors think, how they diagnose, how they make treatment decisions and how they develop expertise. He has published over ninety articles in leading medical journals including the New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA. Dr. Dhaliwal writes for The Wall Street Journal’s “The Experts” series, and, in 2012, he was profiled in The New York Times. Series: "A Life in Medicine: People Shaping Healthcare Today" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Business] [Show ID: 32876]

Dr. Gurpreet Dhaliwal is a Professor of Medicine at UCSF and is generally considered one of the most skillful diagnosticians in the United States. He teaches medical students and residents in the ER, inpatient wards and outpatient clinic at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. He studies how doctors think, how they diagnose, how they make treatment decisions and how they develop expertise. He has published over ninety articles in leading medical journals including the New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA. Dr. Dhaliwal writes for The Wall Street Journal’s “The Experts” series, and, in 2012, he was profiled in The New York Times. Series: "A Life in Medicine: People Shaping Healthcare Today" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Business] [Show ID: 32876]

Dr. Gurpreet Dhaliwal is a Professor of Medicine at UCSF and is generally considered one of the most skillful diagnosticians in the United States. He teaches medical students and residents in the ER, inpatient wards and outpatient clinic at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. He studies how doctors think, how they diagnose, how they make treatment decisions and how they develop expertise. He has published over ninety articles in leading medical journals including the New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA. Dr. Dhaliwal writes for The Wall Street Journal’s “The Experts” series, and, in 2012, he was profiled in The New York Times. Series: "A Life in Medicine: People Shaping Healthcare Today" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Business] [Show ID: 32876]

Become an expert diagnostician like Dr Gurpreet Dhaliwal, Professor of Medicine at UCSF. Join us for this deep dive into clinical reasoning and how doctors think! Topics include: how to improve your own clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills, how to teach these skills, and the initial steps to building your own expertise/mastery in clinical medicine! Dr. Osler once admonished his students to build experiential wisdom and follow-up with their clinical cases (clear cases, doubtful cases, and mistakes), but to do so, one must “...learn to play the game fair, no self-deception, no shrinking from the truth; mercy and consideration for the other man, but none for yourself, upon whom you have to keep an incessant watch.” Test yo’ self: Take our quiz here Written and produced by:  Stuart Brigham, MD; Images by Hannah Abrams; Edited by:  Matthew Watto, MD Full show notes available at http://thecurbsiders.com/podcast Join our mailing list and receive a PDF copy of our show notes every Monday. Rate us on iTunes, recommend a guest or topic and give feedback at thecurbsiders@gmail.com. Goal: Listeners will gain an appreciation for the Clinical Reasoning process and the difficulties that underpin building expertise in medicine. Learning objectives: After listening to this episode listeners will… Develop an appreciation for clinical reasoning. Recall the importance that the educator plays in role modeling. Learn how to improve diagnostic accuracy by keeping a patient log. Identify the common nomenclature used in clinical reasoning and how teaching this common verbiage could serve to improve diagnostic accuracy Recognize that misdiagnosis is common in clinical practice and every clinician could benefit from deliberate practice. Explain the difference between experience and expertise. Time Stamps 00:00 Disclaimer, Intro 02:30 Guest Bio 04:50 Dr. Dhaliwal 06:45 Book recommendation 09:14 App recommendation 11:34 Advice for learners and teachers (Pearl #1) 12:40 Can a computer out-think a human? 15:49 Defining Clinical Reasoning 18:38 “Train the Brain” introduced 20:30 Knowledge is a precondition 21:46 A learner who lacks synthesis 24:23 How to provide learner feedback 27:04 Defining problem representation, illness scripts, etc. 29:20 How to start teaching clinical reasoning 31:00 Focus on the “why” and not the “what” 32:11 Teaching the nomenclature of clinical reasoning 36:07 “You can’t get the right answer if the brain is solving the wrong problem” 36:34 Osler and his “Incessant Watch” 40:40 Being wrong feels exactly the same as being right 42:00 Patient tracking (Dr. Dhaliwal’s recommendation) 45:30 Why keeping a patient log is so important 47:00 Are heuristics beneficial? 48:55 Can you debias yourself? 50:00 “Going slow just makes you slow.” 52:00 All evidence has flaws, but knowledge is still king. 55:13 Clinical reasoning on multi-disciplinary teams 59:27 Take-home points Tags: clinical, reasoning, diagnosis, diagnostician, accuracy, Osler, misdiagnosis, train, brain, care, test, self, Dhaliwal, Gurpreet, Curbsiders, podcast, patients, cats, funny, educational, inspirational, educator, school, free, doctor, education, family, foam, foamed, health, hospitalist, hospital, internal, internist, meded, medical, medicine, nurse, practitioner, professional, primary, physician, physician assistant, resident, student

In his last act, Jacob gathers his sons and offers each of the twelve a blessing. To us, however, it does not seem that the first three received a blessing at all. Reuben was castigated for being impetuous and consequently he was stripped of his role as king and priest, and Simon and Levi were reprimanded […]

Today we talk about new and existing HVAC with Bronson Shavitz of Shavitz Heating and Cooling. Equipment sizing, efficiencies, diagnostics, and client relationships are discussed.  Sponsored by Green Dream Group in Chicago.