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Ever worked with a stakeholder who changes direction faster than your project plan can keep up? Then this episode may feel a little too familiar. Kim and Kate dive into the rise of Mr. Beast and the making of Beast Games through a project management lens—not to critique content creation, but to examine what happens when vision outpaces execution. From sponsor behavior and scaling challenges to agile gone sideways, they unpack the risks of massive ambition without the systems to support it. If you've ever managed shifting priorities, difficult stakeholders, or a project that seemed to grow by the hour, this conversation will hit home. Grab a drink and join us for a fascinating look at project sponsors, leadership, and what real-world project management can learn from internet-scale production.

In this episode of Stop Sabotaging Your Success, Cindy Esliger explores why so many professionals achieve a goal only to immediately move the goalposts and focus on what is still not enough. She explains how productivity can become a form of self-soothing, especially in environments where recognition is scarce and we feel we need to constantly prove our value. Cindy examines the connection between achievement and self-worth, and why relying on external validation creates a cycle where success never feels satisfying. We need to learn to distinguish between productive discomfort and true misalignment. Productive discomfort signals growth and expansion into new territory, while misalignment feels like climbing a ladder that's leaning against the wrong wall. Cindy challenges us to evaluate whether we're pursuing goals that genuinely reflect our values or are simply chasing recognition that may never arrive. She also outlines five beliefs that keep us trapped in moving our own goalposts: 1. If we keep proving ourselves, we'll finally be recognized, 2. Slowing down or setting boundaries will make us seem uncommitted, 3. We can't afford to make mistakes or show vulnerability, 4. We need to do it all to prove we can handle it, and 5. Changing direction means we failed. Cindy outlines six workplace red flags that can normalize this pattern and seven practical strategies to regain control: 1. Design our own scorecard, 2. Distinguish between productive and performative work, 3. Set boundaries as strategic  career moves, 4. Channel anxiety into action, not affirmation, 5. Build selective vulnerability, 6. Create decision criteria for our career ladder before we pursue a new goal, and 7. Practice less control. Cindy's message is that success should be measured by alignment with personal values, not by endlessly chasing validation. Sometimes the bravest career move is recognizing that a path no longer fits and giving ourselves permission to choose a different one.   Resources discussed in this episode: Guide to Recognizing When You're Moving Your Own Goalposts Astronomic Audio Confidence Collective — Contact Cindy Esliger  Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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What separates truly exceptional CEOs from everyone else?In this episode, Lepora Flournoy dives into one of the most practical leadership books written for senior executives, CEO Excellence, and unpacks the six mindsets that distinguish high-performing CEOs from merely competent leaders. This is not another conversation about charisma, motivation, or leadership clichés. It is a discussion about how the world's most successful CEOs think, make decisions, build teams, and create organizations that consistently outperform. Whether you are a CEO, CHRO, executive team member, board director, entrepreneur, or aspiring leader, this episode provides a powerful framework for evaluating your own leadership effectiveness and organizational impact.Lepora explores why the best leaders adopt an enterprise-first mindset, putting the success of the entire organization ahead of personal agendas, functional silos, or political interests. She discusses how great CEOs make bold yet disciplined strategic choices, focusing on a few critical priorities rather than overwhelming their organizations with competing initiatives. The conversation also examines what it takes to build a true high-performance executive team. Great leadership is not about surrounding yourself with people who agree with you. It is about creating an environment where healthy conflict, accountability, trust, and shared ownership drive better decisions and stronger outcomes. Another major theme is stakeholder engagement. Exceptional CEOs understand that trust is built long before a crisis arrives. They intentionally cultivate relationships with boards, investors, employees, customers, regulators, and key partners while maintaining authenticity and transparency. In a world where trust is increasingly scarce, leaders must learn how to engage people honestly rather than simply manage perceptions. Lepora also discusses the often-overlooked concept of a personal operating system. The most effective leaders recognize that their energy, focus, health, and emotional resilience are strategic assets. They establish routines, boundaries, and practices that allow them to sustain high performance over the long term rather than burning out under the weight of leadership responsibility. Finally, the episode explores the importance of continual renewal. The best leaders never assume that past success guarantees future relevance. They embrace learning, adapt to changing markets, develop new capabilities, and evolve alongside their organizations. From AI and digital transformation to succession planning and leadership development, excellence requires constant growth. Throughout the discussion, Lepora offers a candid perspective on both the strengths and limitations of the book. She examines where the research provides valuable guidance and where real-world leadership often becomes far messier than any framework can capture. She also addresses the critical role that values, character, purpose, and faith play in sustaining leadership excellence over time. If you are responsible for leading an organization, developing leaders, shaping culture, or preparing for your next level of impact, this episode will challenge you to look beyond titles and ask a more important question:Are you simply occupying a leadership position, or are you developing the mindsets required for leadership excellence?Join Lepora Flournoy for an insightful discussion that will help you evaluate your leadership, strengthen your executive team, and build a more intentional path toward lasting organizational success.Topics Covered:• The six mindsets of exceptional CEOs • Enterprise-first leadership • Strategic focus and decision-making • Building high-performance executive teams • Executive accountability and succession planning • Stakeholder trust and influence • Leadership energy management and resilience • Culture, talent, and organizational alignment • AI, innovation, and leadership renewal • The role of values, purpose, and faith in leadershipIdeal For:CEOs, CHROs, C-suite executives, board members, entrepreneurs, HR leaders, leadership coaches, talent management professionals, organizational development practitioners, and anyone committed to leading with greater impact and effectiveness.Support the show

Episode Overview Michael Levitt sits down with executive advisor Chris March to discuss one of the most common yet underaddressed challenges facing founder-led businesses: the founder themselves becoming the primary obstacle to growth. Chris works with organizations generating between $5 million and $20 million in revenue, helping founders identify structural dysfunction, reclaim their time, and build organizations that can operate independently. Key Topics Covered Founder Gravity Chris introduces the concept of "founder gravity," the organizational pull that keeps all decisions, approvals, and responsibilities flowing back to the founder regardless of company size. He explains that structural problems cannot be coached away, and that solving them requires an intentional redesign of how the organization is built. The Delegation Trap A critical distinction emerges between transferring tasks and transferring decision-making authority. Many founders delegate responsibilities without ever relinquishing the sign-off, which trains their teams to wait for approval rather than exercise independent judgment. True delegation requires trusting people with the authority to make decisions, not just the work itself. AI as an Accelerant, Not a Silver Bullet Both Michael and Chris address the widespread rush to adopt AI without first establishing the operational fundamentals it requires. Without documented SOPs and clearly defined workflows, AI cannot fill the gaps. Chris references a Gartner projection that up to 40 to 90 percent of AI projects may be canceled by 2027 due to this misalignment, noting that organizations are often simply accelerating broken systems rather than fixing them. The Business Continuity Test Chris offers a practical diagnostic: if a founder cannot step away from the business for two to three weeks without it breaking down, they do not have a business. They have an expensive job. He uses this exercise with clients as a structural audit to identify exactly where the organization is fragile. Time as a Strategic Asset Chris closes with his single most impactful recommendation: audit how you spend your time. Founders who operate with unstructured, reactive calendars are commonly leaking 10 to 20 hours per week. Time is the one asset that cannot be recovered, and managing it with intention is foundational to everything else. Actionable Takeaways Conduct an honest organizational design review to determine whether your structure still fits the size of your business. Distinguish between delegating tasks and delegating decision-making authority, and make the latter a priority. Document your SOPs and institutional knowledge before introducing any AI or automation tools. Schedule a planned absence and observe what breaks. Use the results as a structural roadmap. Audit your calendar. Reactive scheduling is one of the most common and costly forms of operational drag. About Chris March Chris March is an executive advisor specializing in founder-led organizations. He helps business owners scale past the point where they themselves are the constraint, focusing on organizational structure, operational design, and leadership development. LinkedIn: Active 2 to 3 times per week with insights on founder leadership and organizational dynamics Website: chrismarchadvisory.com LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherrmarch/ Connect with Michael Levitt Website: breakfastleadership.com "If you can't step away from your business for two to three weeks, you don't have a business. You have a very expensive job." -- Chris March

History doesn't only live in books. It lives in who gets remembered, who gets silenced, and who chooses to speak anyway! Meet Kristi Williams, a descendant of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and member of Historic Vernon AME Church, who brings a deeply personal lens to historical preservation, and Emma Willis, who complements this perspective by focusing on advocacy, ethical philanthropy, and the importance of treating lived experience with care and dignity. Together, they emphasize how community memory and historical truth are shaped by those closest to it. The discussion expands into the erasure of Black history in education, including policies such as Oklahoma's House Bill 1775, and the broader challenge of restricted narratives in schools. Kristi and Emma highlight practical ways everyday people can contribute, such as reading widely, including banned books, journaling present-day experiences, and preserving family and ancestral documents. They also explore philanthropy as a relational practice rather than transactional giving, stressing collaboration with communities. Ultimately, the conversation connects personal storytelling, institutional responsibility, and collective action as essential tools for preserving history and strengthening democracy. In this episode, you will be able to:  Understand how everyday people contribute to preserving history. Recognize the importance of descendant-led storytelling in historical preservation. Identify how oral histories and personal archives protect erased narratives. Analyze the impact of banning or restricting historical books. Appreciate the role of Black history in strengthening democratic understanding. Describe how philanthropy can support community-led cultural preservation. Distinguish between transactional giving and relational philanthropy. Apply journaling as a tool for documenting lived experience for future history. Get all the resources from today's episode here.  Support for this show is brought to you by Donor Perfect. Our friends at Donor Perfect really understand fundraising on so many levels. Stay aligned while working online with a seamless and secure payments experience for your donors and your team. Empower donors to give where they are, whenever they like, automate data entry, and process online, monthly, and mobile payments, and accept payments over the phone. Connect with me:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_malloryerickson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthefundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@malloryerickson7946 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/mallory-erickson-bressler/ Website: malloryerickson.com/podcast Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-fundraising/id1575421652 If you haven't already, please visit our new What the Fundraising community forum. Check it out and join the conversation at this link. If you're looking to raise more from the right funders, then you'll want to check out my Power Partners Formula, a step-by-step approach to identifying the optimal partners for your organization. This free masterclass offers a great starting point.

In this podcast we will be talking about 7 Ways To Stop Letting Money Control Your Emotions from the writings of Seneca. Seneca was an ancient Roman philosopher, writer, and statesman. He was one of the most influential teachers of Stoicism.So here are 7 Ways To Stop Letting Money Control Your Emotions from the philosophy of Seneca - 01. Identify the 3 Money Traps02. Distinguish appetite from need03. Practice the 24 hour pause04. Name the emotion05. Audit your evenings06. Practice downward gaze07. Practice voluntary povertyHope you enjoyed this podcast and find these insights from Seneca on how to stop letting money control your emotions  helpful. Seneca was a prominent Roman philosopher and playwright who published several essential works about Stoicism. He counseled Emperor Nero, and thought that anger is a temporary madness, and that even when justified, we should never act on the basis of it because it affects our sanity. Seneca wrote a book specifically on anger called “De Ira” which defines and explains anger within the context of Stoic philosophy, and offers advice on how to prevent and control anger and that's why in this video we are going to look at 10 ways we can control our anger from the teachings of Seneca. Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens in the early 3rd century BC. Even though it is over 2000 years old, more and more people are discovering how Stoicism is not only relevant to modern times, but can be applied in very simple, yet strong ways. 

It is midnight, the kids and my wife are finally asleep, but I couldnt go to bed without sharing this. Ive been talking with a salesperson, lets call her "Cinderella", who is stuck in a trap that many of you are currently in. Shes selling technical equipment, and every time a customer tells her shes "too expensive," her first instinct is to drop the price. She went from 5.5 million down to 3.9 million, and guess what? The client still hasn't bought. If price was the only issue, that deal would have closed a long time ago. The truth is, we are living in an era of hyper-competition. Anyone can spend three weeks on YouTube and pretend to be an expert. Anyone can buy products direct from China or Europe. The product is no longer the distinguishing factor YOU ARE!When a customer tries to push you down on price, you must go up on your expertise. Dont just roll over. Push back. Ask to see the competitors quote. Use your experience to show them where the other guy is cutting corners. Distinguish why you are different and educate them on why you are better. Whether you are selling solar panels, keyboards, or consulting services, you aren't just selling "stuff." You are selling your education, your certifications, and your years of experience.Stop cheating yourself out of the profit and self-respect you deserve. Stop selling products and start selling your expertise.

In California's crowded race for governor, almost every candidate has made housing affordability a central part of their campaign. While the candidates have varied approaches on this issue, and there's a lot they agree on, there are also some key differences. Guest: Adhiti Bandlamudi, KQED Data centers are expanding into water-stressed communities across California, like the Imperial Valley. At the same time, data center operators are using loopholes to hide how much water these facilities are using. These findings are from a new report backed by Santa Clara University and the think tank Next10. Reporter: Molly Peterson, CalMatters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Triple C Writing.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.This dynamic edWeb podcast builds on part one of the Enhancing Writing and Communication Through Sentence Building series. Educators are empowered to transform grammar instruction from abstract rules into meaningful, practical writing skills. After a brief review of core concepts from part one, the panelists show how students can enhance their writing with more complex sentence structures and dialogue.Designed for immediate classroom use, this session provides clear models and practical strategies that build directly on part one, supporting students as they move from basic sentence construction to more structured, expressive, and precise writing.By the end of this edWeb podcast, educators are able to:Distinguish between traditional grammar instruction and applied grammar strategies that are presented in authentic context and scaffolded using a logical language-based approachImplement effective techniques that support students as they learn to vary sentencesEvaluate and apply instructional tools that support varied sentence construction across multiple age groups and grade levelsDesign inclusive writing lessons tailored to general education, special education, and ESL/ELL/ENL/ML learnersUtilize practical resources that encourage spiralized writing practice, reinforcement, and skill transferThis edWeb podcast is of interest to elementary through middle school teachers, ESL and special education teachers, school leaders, and district leaders.View part one: Enhancing Writing and Communication Through Sentence Building: A Pedagogical ApproachTriple C WritingA More Practical Approach to Teaching Grammar & Writing SkillsDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

The Rebbe explains how to discern whether advice comes from the good or evil inclination, referencing stories and teachings. He also clarifies that not only is it permitted, but obligatory, to study Tanya with others, as learning Chassidus strengthens mitzvah observance. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/010/5519

You ever win… and still feel restless? You hit the goal. Close the deal. Land the contract. And instead of peace, you feel pressure. In this 5-Minute Drill episode of Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™, J.R. tackles a dangerous misconception high-performing, faith-driven men quietly live with: that fear of failure is always bad…or that winning will eventually silence it. It won't. This episode is about one simple truth: Fear isn't the enemy. Fear-driven obsession is. And if you don't know the difference, you'll build a life that looks elite on the outside, but feels unstable on the inside. In this episode, you'll hear: Why fear of failure isn't the enemy, but obsession with results is. The difference between stewarding your gifts and proving your worth. How chasing outcomes can crowd out faith and hijack your identity. Why success doesn't automatically equal God's blessing or alignment. What King Saul and David reveal about approval, obedience, and intimacy with God. A simple 5-minute drill to recalibrate your performance with your faith. What you'll walk away with… You'll learn how to: Distinguish between healthy fear and identity-driven obsession Compete from stewardship instead of validation Separate results from true blessing Stabilize your identity, even when outcomes fluctuate Lead, perform, and pursue goals with alignment instead of anxiety KEY QUOTES "When you become so obsessed with the result…so obsessed with proving yourself to the world…faith doesn't even have room to operate." - J.R. "Success can mask disobedience." - J.R. "Stewardship produces peace. Proving produces pressure." - J.R. "Are you after your desired result…or after God's true blessing?" - J.R. NEXT STEPS Listen to the full episode: https://jamesreid.com/episode358 Want to bring your best home more consistently? Take the Invisible Four™ Assessment and uncover what's quietly blocking you: https://jamesreid.com/assessment Follow J.R. on Social (@jamesJRreid): Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | X Visit J.R.'s website: https://jamesreid.com RATE & REVIEW this episode on Apple: https://jamesreid.com/review. We'd love it if you could drop a review or 5-star rating! Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. SHARE this episode with someone who wants to be challenged, pushed, and positioned to come up clutch more often. SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any new episodes and Special Guests! Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. LISTEN to previous episodes on Apple, Spotify, or whatever podcast platform you prefer!

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Key Outcomes Scott Sullivan and John Spencer (Discipleship Team Leader at Sherwood Baptist  Church in Albany, GA) introduced FORMED, A Discipleship Culture Blueprint, a new resource developed over 2.5 years to help Georgia Baptist churches create disciple-making cultures rather than programs. This resource addresses the core question: How do we reach new people, connect them to the church, move them to spiritual maturity,  and launch them to multiply. Resource Overview FORMED Structure: • Four core elements: Real Relationships, Transformational Teaching, Disciple Making Environments, and Intentional Multiplication • Built from dozens of pastor roundtables identifying common church struggles. • Developed by Scott Sullivan, Ray Sullivan (now Pastor at First Waycross), and PJ  Dunn (overseeing Revitalization at the Georgia Baptist Mission Board) • Will be taught through six regional cohorts led by trained leaders, including John. Key Definitions: • Culture: The shared expression of beliefs, values, and rhythms that define an  organization's identity; "how it feels" rather than just mission or vision• Disciple (Georgia Baptist definition): A committed, passionate follower of Jesus  Christ, based on 2 Timothy 2:1-7's four generations of disciples and three-word pictures (soldier, athlete, farmer) Critical Leadership Questions Three essential questions every pastor should answer: • Do we have a culture of discipleship, and is it working? • Do you have a definition of a biblical disciple for your people? • Does the culture and success of the ministry depend solely on you as the leader? Core Principle: "I hope so is not a strategy" - churches cannot keep running the same play if it's not helping them win. Real Relationships Framework Foundation: Jesus invited disciples into a relationship ("follow me"), not a program - discipleship happens best within relational contexts. The Rebar Principle:• Like rebar tied together before concrete is poured creates tensile strength,  intentionally tied relationships provide reinforcement when storms come • Without tied relationships, ministry cracks under pressure • You cannot pour ministry on top of relationships you never tied together 2:00 AM Friendships: • Deep, loyal, hesed-type Old Testament connections that never walk away • Many mature believers lack these foundational relationships Sherwood Church Model Disciple Definition at Sherwood: Know Christ, Love God, Unite with Believers, Serve the World, and Entrust the Gospel - visible everywhere (classrooms, atrium, new member materials) to maintain cultural focus. Sherwood on Mission Class: • Equips members to live gospel-centered lives daily, not just share gospel facts • Most valuable component: hearing stories of others interacting with people in their  zones (work, home, neighborhood) • Available to share with other churches upon request Practical Implementation: • Michael Catt established Wednesday morning Cracker Barrel group with 5-6 men  who could speak candidly into his leadership • Prayer walking neighborhoods with an online sign-up chart tracking coverage across  Albany • Daily Bible reading groups (using MacArthur Daily Bible) meeting at 6:00 AM Overcoming Barriers to Connection Common Church Barriers: • Poor or insufficient signage around campus • Greeters who overwhelm rather than read people appropriately • "Holy huddles" that look inward rather than outward • Inadequate nursery facilities that parents don't trust • Inefficient processes (coffee stations, check-in) that create frustration. Key Insight: Confused people don't move; they wander - clear signage and processes are essential. Cultural Shift Required: • People want to be noticed, not just noted (Luke 19 - Jesus didn't just see  Zacchaeus, he went to his house) • New member classes must set expectations: "Your job as a disciple-maker is to  welcome people to your life, not just your seat." • Tell stories constantly - in baptisms, classrooms, social media, pulpit - to inspire and  give ideas Intentionality Over RandomnessMinistry Trap Warning: The managerial trap of settling to manage people rather than shepherd and disciple them - easier to manage groups than invest intimately in messy lives. Personal Disciplines for Leaders: • Start with personal abiding - "I can't lead what I don't do." • Distinguish between being in the Bible for your people (sermon prep) versus being in  the Bible for yourself • Pray specifically: "Lord, who do I invite in?" • Most successful ministry comes from one-on-one, one-on-two investments over time. Example: John invested ten years in a man who came hungover most mornings; now that man is leading a college ministry. Multiplication Mindset: • Invite younger leaders into discipleship groups to pass the torch • Equip them to replicate: "Now you go find some guys." • Story: A man moving to North Carolina took extra MacArthur Daily Bibles to start  groups there Practical Opportunities Beyond Sunday Services: • Partner with existing community services (food banks, deliveries) • Prayer walks in neighborhoods • Student car washes • Leverage natural contexts (pickleball example: introvert wife built new friendships,  led couple to church, provided support during medical crisis) Church Facility Design: North Metro Church built a massive foyer/mall effect holding 500 people, transforming culture by giving space for pre-service connection rather than herding people like cattle. Action Items • Georgia Baptist Mission Board Discipleship Team: Launch FORMED resource by the end of April, release four podcast episodes every two weeks for cohesive learning • Regional leaders (including John): Prepare to lead cohorts using  an overview/introduction approach (Matthew Gibb's piece to be distributed) • Churches interested in Sherwood's On Mission materials: Contact John Spencer at johns@sherwoodbaptist.net for manual/digital copies Closing Principle "A church that is easy to attend but hard to connect in will always struggle to multiply.  Bet the farm on relationships - Jesus did."

God's presence among us is to be the distinguishing mark of a Christian and a church - let's reflect on what this means.

Have zero dollars in your therapy closet for bilingual Spanish assessments? You are not alone — and you are not stuck. In this episode, I walk you through the 8-step gold-standard process for assessing bilingual Spanish-English preschoolers for speech sound disorders, every single step backed by free, vetted, research-supported tools. This is the same framework recommended by Sharynne McLeod, Sarah Verdon, and the International Expert Panel on Multilingual Children's Speech (McLeod, Verdon, & IEPMCS, 2017, AJSLP) — taught to you in plain English with direct links you can click today. You'll learn how to: Capture a true language profile Sample BOTH languages without overdiagnosing dialect features Use narrow IPA transcription so you don't mislabel allophones as errors Distinguish a transfer error from a true speech sound disorder Free Resources Mentioned Step 1 — Language Profile Alberta Language Environment Questionnaire (ALEQ/ALDeQ) + Intelligibility in Context Scale: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/linguistics/cheslcentre/questionnaires.html Intelligibility in Context Scale: https://www.csu.edu.au/research/multilingual-speech/speech-assessments/ics Step 2 — Sampling Both Languages UBC Cross-Linguistic Phonological Development Project (single-word probes in many languages): https://phonodevelopment.sites.olt.ubc.ca/ Frog, Where Are You: https://www.iifilologicas.unam.mx/uploads/IL-2-Lecturas/050-Frog_Story_all_as_pdf_image_300.pdf Step 3 — Narrow IPA Transcription ASHA Spanish Phonemic Inventory: https://www.asha.org/siteassets/uploadedfiles/spanish-phonemic-inventory.pdf Step 4 — Parent Baseline Recording Speech Accent Archive (cross-dialect reference recordings): https://accent.gmu.edu/ Step 5 — Independent Then Relational Analysis Phon software (open-source phonological analysis): https://www.phon.ca/ Step 6 — Rule Out Transfer & Dialect Bilinguistics Spanish-English Articulation Norms Chart: https://bilinguistics.com/articulation-norms-for-spanish-and-english/ Step 7 — Diagnose Only If Errors Appear in BOTH Languages Goldstein & Fabiano (2007) ASHA Leader: https://leader.pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/leader.FTR2.12022007.6 Step 8 — Treat with Complex Targets UBC Fun-ology Activities: https://phonodevelopment.sites.olt.ubc.ca/activities-2/activities/ Reference: McLeod, S., Verdon, S., & International Expert Panel on Multilingual Children's Speech (2017). Tutorial: Speech assessment for multilingual children who do not speak the same language(s) as the speech-language pathologist. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 26(3), 691–708. Ready to Optimize Change with Complex Targets? Join the SIS (Speech It Smarter) Membership to learn how to select, sequence, and track complex treatment targets — including three-element /s/ clusters, /fr/ and /fl/ clusters. Join the SIS Membership: https://www.kellyvess.com/sis

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How do leaders stay steady in the storm of tough choices? This week, I sit down with Jack Briggs, a retired major general with a 30-year career in the military who is also a highly seasoned, for a masterclass in pressure-tested decision making.The episode debunks the myth that high-stakes choices are unique to the military or boardroom. Instead, Jack argues, “pressure is pressure,” whether the risk is reputational, operational, or personal. The discussion highlights the three traits of the best decision makers: anchoring decisions in firm principles, seeking help with humility, and making the call… decisively, not reactively.Listeners will come away with four essential questions to use in any crisis and learn why reframing “crises” into a set of solvable problems is vital for calm, effective leadership. This conversation is a must for anyone seeking practical, repeatable strategies to lead well, even when the stakes—and the anxieties—are high.What You'll Learn- Anchor your decisions in principles.- Lead with humility and build your team.- Distinguish between problems and crises.- The power of a structured decision framework.- Be decisive and own the outcome.- Focus on your sphere of influence.Podcast Timestamps03:18 Jack's origin story: from the Thunderbirds to the Air Force Academy05:37 When leadership first appeared: Boy Scouts, the leadership laboratory, and the Eagle Scout07:37 The Air Force Academy as a leadership lab: authority vs. responsibility10:42 Being the snowplow: how to delegate without abandoning accountability14:11 Leadership is a science and an art: training the recipe, then adapting it16:41 Combat to boardroom: why pressure is pressure regardless of context19:19 Defending North America: leading at continental scale21:28 The three characteristics of the best decision makers23:24 The archer analogy: principles, input, decisiveness26:45 What leaders get wrong: fighting the fight they wish they had28:06 Mob rule, Moses, and principled decision-making32:11 Crisis vs. problem: why language matters under pressure33:10 Snowstorms and problem buckets: a real-world example35:26 The four questions for high-stress decisions40:01 Checklists that work: laminate it and they will keep it43:18 Humility plus decisiveness: being disagree-able45:36 Choosing the least worst option and owning it48:35 Final thoughts: stop chasing outcomes, start leading in your three feetKEYWORDSPositive Leadership, Decision Making, Decision Making Under Pressure, Humility, Air Force Career, Military Leadership, Air Force Academy, Leadership Lab, Principles-Based Decisions, Delegating Authority, Crisis Management, Operational Risk, Financial Risk, Reputational Risk, Pressure in Leadership, Crisis vs Problem, Crisis Communication, CEO Success

Why is it that even when we've been set free, we find ourselves drifting back toward the chains of rules and performance?  This week on Off Script, Neil, Matt, and Conor discuss the raw power of identity and why living in the light of the Gospel means moving from condemnation to conviction. The conversation dives deep into the concept of identity, distinguishing between the external "mask" of religious performance and the internal reality of being a child of God. Matt shares personal stories of "home improvement projects" gone wrong as a metaphor for our own lives, reminding us that while the Holy Spirit convicts us to move toward something better, He never condemns who we are in Christ. The Challenge This week, pay attention to your "internal script" when you mess up. Distinguish between condemnation, which tells you that you are bad and drives you to hide, and conviction, which identifies the behavior as wrong but invites you into the light. Choose one area of "darkness" you've been hiding and share it with a trusted friend to walk toward freedom instead of shame. Hosts: Neil Gregory, Matt Williams, and Connor Hall What We Discuss The three things Matt originally left off his manuscript, from the beginning to the end of the sermon Understanding the "identity" crisis: Are you defined by your activity or your relationship with God? The difference between the Holy Spirit's conviction and the enemy's condemnation Why we are so tempted to stay in the "darkness" of our mistakes rather than bringing them to the light A look into Matt's "home improvement" struggles and how they mirror our spiritual growth The danger of "sideways energy" when we refuse to deal with our internal brokenness How to separate your worth from your performance at work or in the home The importance of having a community that points you back to your true identity in Jesus Why the "freedom" promised in Galatians is both a gift and a responsibility to walk in daily About Southland Christian Church Southland is one church meeting in multiple locations across central Kentucky. We believe Jesus came for the lost and the broken, which means there's a place for everyone here. Around here, that means we worship defiantly, speak truth unashamedly, and extend grace generously. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach across Central Kentucky and all around the world, visit: https://southland.church/give

Event Objectives:Use the See/Believe/Create framework to identify at least one actionable, evidence-based change in their practice or community to reduce preventable morbidity and mortality among their patients.Apply the Burden × Amenability framework to rank preventable conditions by their potential for population-level impact—and explain why that ranking should drive clinical and advocacy priorities.Distinguish the strengths and limitations of RCTs from other forms of evidence—using examples such as back-to-sleep—to evaluate clinical and public health recommendations critically.Claim CME Credit Here!

In this week’s episode of The Art of Living Big, Betsy reminds us that we can become the version of ourselves that we need at that moment. How we do one thing is how we can do everything. We have the power within us to navigate bad news and hard times as well as the power to make decisions that will move our lives in the direction we want to go little by little. Take a listen and remember that the next step you take, you are ready for because it’s all yours. Transcript:  Welcome to The Art of Living Big, where we explore how to live intentionally and with more joy. I’m Betsy Pake, your host, master, coach, and creator of the Navigate Method. Here to help you listen in to your true desires, elevate your standards, and live life to the fullest. Now, let’s go live big. Hi everybody. Welcome to the show today. I’m excited. I’ve got all these little like updates that I wanna give you. Um, and I swear when I do this show the, the leaf blower lawn men do not come until I start this recording. So we’ll see. I can see them out there, but we’re gonna, we’re gonna hope for the best. Okay? Okay. Quickly before we get started, if you have seen, we have launched. A retreat in Belize in July. It is going to be. Really amazing. It’s called The Reimagined Life. And we are gonna move through creating a whole blueprint for you and how you really want to live your life. And so we’ve got workshops like twice a day, but the then the like in the morning and the evening, and then the whole day is full of snorkeling and laying in the sun and chatting and processing and journaling. And then in the end you move forward with. A blueprint for how you wanna move through the rest of the year, the rest of your life. So. Join me. We filled up really quickly. There’s only like, like half the spots are full already, so if you would like to come, please don’t delay. If you have questions, email us at support@betsypake.com. I will jump on the phone with you and answer any questions and see if it’s a good fit. I think it’s gonna be so fun and some of the ladies that are in already are. Women that I know from my program, some of them are people that I don’t know, and I’m so excited about that and I’m excited for them because I know they’re gonna make all kinds of besties in there. So, um, you can find the link to it in my Instagram profile, or you can go to my website under live events. You’ll see it there, but it’s gonna be at this really beautiful resort. And I heard that the snorkeling there is like snorkeling in a fish tank. Like it’s amazing. So. Please join me if you would like. All right. This week I went with a friend to a fashion show that was a fundraiser for Cancer Research and this center here in Atlanta. And, you know, I thought it was, it, it was so moving. Honestly, it, it, it, I was so honored to be invited and to be with her and her friends and to, you know, get, to get to experience the whole day. And the thing that I kept thinking when I was watching the fashion show, because it was caregivers, doctors and nurses, and it was women who had been through their cancer journey and it was family members and they were all modeling these really beautiful clothes from local boutiques, and it was really fun for that. Also my little, my little aggression, my microaggression towards the patriarchy was to call all of the men with the, they, they would carry a white rose if they were a, a caregiver. And if they were a man, I, I assumed they were nurses. And if they were a woman, I assumed they were the oncologists. And that was kind of fun to be like, oh, I wonder what kind of nurse he is. So. I’m watching this thing and I’m watching these women and I, it’s, it’s really so moving. ’cause you’re like, how do you move through something so big? Right? Like, how do you get presented with that? And so many of them were like, I had no idea this came out of the blue. Like, I wasn’t expecting this. And you know, I think with a lot of big things in our lives we’re, we’re just not expecting it. And so we can’t be prepared. For things. We can’t be prepared for everything. And what I started thinking about when I was watching them is, you know, of course like we go to like, oh my God, what would I do? What would I think, you know, who would I call? What would happen? And I realized that the women that were walking down the runway were likely different women that were told. That they had the diagnosis and that they didn’t have to be that final version of them in the beginning, it was going through the process that made them that way. Now, nobody wants to go through that journey in order to grow or to become a a, a, A D, I wanna say a different or improved version. I don’t know. Uh, that’s a subjective thing. But I think with all of our journeys, and you know, so many of you listen and follow me because you’re struggling in your marriage, but the version of you who has a clear decision, who knows the path she’s gonna take, who’s walking that path, isn’t the version of you that listens here today. And that’s by design. You’re not supposed to be. So it’s okay if it feels really scary. It’s okay if it feels like you can’t do it. It’s okay if it feels like overwhelming. How would I figure this out? Because you only have to figure out the thing that’s right in front of you and then you begin to become the kind of person who is able to walk through the journey. And I wanted to share that ’cause I just was thinking about it. I mean, the lens that I see the world right, is through this work in so many ways. And I thought it was just like such a beautiful example of, of victory, you know, on the other side of that. And it was really cool. Anyway, I was honored to be there. It was, it was great. You know, my birthday’s coming up. I, I’m about to be 55, I gotta say. I remember on my 50th birthday, I remember I brought myself to the beach. Yeah, my former husband went with me, but I planned it. I paid for it, luckily, and went to the beach. And I remember sitting by the beach going like, I am not gonna do my fifties like this. I, I’ve never been as miserable on a birthday as that birthday. And I was at the beach, which is like my favorite place ever. And I have a picture of me like just pulling the. My hoodie down over my face because I was crying. I don’t know that anybody noticed, but I noticed it was so miserable. And this year I’m going to the beach on my birthday to look for my beach house, and that is really fricking cool. And so we get to make a choice. We get to notice it’s okay to be in the crap because then we get to make a totally different decision. And we get to become the person who can make that decision. So I’m gonna be going down to Florida, actually. And if you listen to my episode, several, maybe like a month ago about how to make big decisions and I was talking about making this big decision and I felt so strongly, it’s California. California is the thing, and I feel a little differently now. I have done a hella research over the last month. I got really into the research so much that it began to get paralyzing because here’s what I teach, is that you can’t make pros and cons lists. And then what did I do? So I was like, let’s make a pros and cons list. Let’s figure it out. And you know, I recognize that in every decision, and even with the women that I work with inside the Navigate Method, there are. Practical decisions that also need to be made. So the decision from your gut and the practical choices that surround that. And I’ll be honest, I did my Q1 taxes for my business and we had a huge tax bill, which was great. I, you know, very proud. I saved the money every month, so it wasn’t that big of a deal, although it’s always painful and. I put, I figured out like what the, you know, looked at the p and l and if I was in California, what that tax bill would be. And that was for one quarter. And then if I multiplied that by four quarters for a year, and that’s just on my business. And then to be practical, I’m 55 years old. I’m not 30 where I have room for a lot of, you know. Mistakes, I guess, or, uh, I, I have room for mistakes, but, but the, the trajectory is shorter for me to retirement, right? So I wanted to pay attention to those that felt in alignment to pay attention to that. And so then I started down this rabbit hole of Florida and where in Florida. And when I tell you you can go on YouTube and you can find a walking tour of every city you can find apartment. Um, walkthroughs, home walkthroughs. I mean, you could real estate shop, like you could do all the things from YouTube. It’s, it’s pretty amazing. And so I went up and down the coasts and, um, you know, my aunt lives in Sarasota. It. She’s only there part of the year and then it gets too cold. So she goes to Puerto Rico to her place in Puerto Rico. But I, you know, there is somebody there, right? So like. My dad would likely come down. He would see his sister. I would be able to see him. Like there was things about it. I have several friends that live in the Tampa area area, Sarasota area. There’s a huge airport there, which I, it was important to me. I want to be close enough to the water and be able to afford to be on the water. Like that feels in alignment to me. So I started doing all this recon, like paralyzing amount of recon. I cleaned out my little, I had like a little storage closet. With some things I had put in there and totally cleaned that out, narrowed everything down. I got my whole life into one bucket, you guys? One bin. One bin. And then I just kind of got where I was like, you know what? There’s things I really love about Atlanta, where I live, there’s things I’m gonna really miss. And I started noticing when I would make plans or I’d hear from a friend, I’d be like, oh, I’d really miss that. And so then I thought. You know what? I think what I’ll do is I’m gonna just buy a little condo in Midtown in Atlanta, and then I’ll just snowbird. I’ll spend my winters in different beaches. I’ll go to California one year. I’ll go to Florida one year, and I’ll just start checking it out. And I told my sister. And my sister said, but would you? But would you, or would you just sit in your condo in Midtown and wish you had taken the leap? And I was like, oh, you shut your mouth. You shut your mouth. It was so true. It was so true. So I decided to give my notice at my apartment, move late this summer after the trip to Belize, and I’m going down to find a place to live on my birthday on year 55. So we always have an opportunity to. Feel what we’re feeling and to be unhappy with where we are and to make a new choice. And to make a new choice. And I started thinking over the last couple days, like how with this new version of me, right, the version of me that walks the runway and is like through the storm and is now choosing my life, is this in big decisions? And small decisions, or am I just doing this with like big decisions because my life is in the tiny things that I do all the time. Now I’m gonna tell you a very silly, silly, silly story, but I wanna just illustrate what I mean. So when I moved into my apartment, I bought. A very well fancy for me, a very fancy espresso machine. I wanted to create a new ritual for my mornings. Okay? So I wanted to have like something different that I did. I wanted to have, and bear with me here when I say this word, but I wanted to have a hobby. Like I wanted to really understand coffee and I wanted to order. From private roasters, small roasters all over the country. So every month I get different beans from a different small roaster somewhere in the country, and I wanted to like really get into coffee. It felt really fun and it gave me something different to start my day so that I wasn’t thinking about what I would have done or how I missed my dog or, you know, any of those things that I, that I lost in, in the separation. And so. I, I got this coffee maker and, and, and had to get a grinder for my beans. Okay. So I bought a grinder. It wasn’t cheap. I don’t know if I’m just really cheap, but I was like, it was a couple hundred bucks for this grinder, you know? And it was great. It made great coffee. I was, I was pumped. And then last week it died. It like completely died and I’m like, I’ve only had it like, not even 18 months, you know, 18 months, 20 months. I don’t know. I just was like, why is this dead already? I did a little Google search and found out that that isn’t really a, a grinder that you can use every single day, and I used it multiple times a day and lots of times my kid would come over and I’d make coffee for them and so it was getting used a lot and you know, a good grinder. Slices the beans instead of crushes the beans. And that’s what makes it better. ’cause it makes the water flow food better. Anyway, the whole thing just jammed up. Like it just was going tick, tick. And it wasn’t, and it wasn’t gr nothing was coming out. I tried to fix it. I ordered parts. I mean, I did the things. And then I thought, you know what? For my 55th birthday, I likely am not gonna get anything. My dad might send me flowers or something. He’s very sweet. But I was like, I’m likely not gonna get anything, so I’m gonna buy myself something. I’m gonna buy myself a fancy grinder, but I’m gonna get a grinder. That’s. Gonna last more than a year, I’m gonna get a grinder. That’s like a substantial piece of equipment that I’m gonna have for 10 years. I know this sounds, I don’t have a lot of, I don’t have a lot of things that I do, but I was like, I want a really nice grinder. And so I found the kind of grinder that I wanted, and Eureka, I think was the brand anyway, they had it in Chrome. They had it in this like enamel white, that was really pretty. And they had it in Ferrari Red, it’s Italian. It was Ferrari red is what it was called. And I was like, oh, I want the, I want the Ferrari red. Like I, as soon as I saw it, I was like, oh my God. And then I thought, that doesn’t go in my kitchen. Which I live in an apartment. My kitchen can be anything I want. But I was like, that doesn’t really go. And I was like, I don’t know. And then I think I put it unconsciously through a filter of what other people would think if they came over. Now hardly nobody comes over. Gosh, why is that my filter? Because that was the filter I was handed as a young person, right? So I put it through the filter of like, well, what will people think? It doesn’t match. It doesn’t go, I got this like weird red appliance in my. Coffee bar, you know. No, I wanna pause ’cause I wanna say I get that this is insignificant. Like I get that this isn’t, you know, uh, some big catastrophe. I just am saying in the small things. In the small things. And so I put my hand on my heart and do what I tell people to do and I, and I just really breathed into it. And if it was just me. What do I want? And right off I was like, I want the red one. I want the red one. And so that’s what I ordered. It wasn’t the safe option, it wasn’t the option that goes with anything. It wasn’t the option that maybe made the most sense. Like if I buy a place at the beach, do I really don’t? I want neutral appliances, or chrome or white is so cool. No, I want the red, I want the Ferrari red. That’s what I want. I want Ferrari red. And so that’s what I ordered and I found a small distributor in upstate New York to buy it from and then didn’t buy it on Amazon. And so that felt really good to, to give my, my money to a small business. So when I talk about like these big things like moving to the beach and like where do I go and how do I. Distinguish between what I want and what’s the right thing. You know, I’m using air quotes, or if I wanna make a change in my relationship or my marriage, or whatever those things are for you. How you do one thing is how you do everything. And I was like, I have to really pay attention if I want to build a life that is fully mine, that fully embraces the me in all of this. Then I have to pay attention to the little things too until it becomes second nature to just choose what I want and move forward. So that’s the story of my Ferrari coffee bean grinder. I’ll post it on Instagram if you follow along over there. I will. I will make sure to let you know if you wanna know how to do this like this, like deep work of like, how do I know what I really want? I have a, a, a path for that. Like if you go to my website, it’s called the Bridge. You can comment on anything, like on my Instagram or whatever. Just put Bridge and it’ll send you a link to it. But if you go to my website under, I think it’s like work with me, it’ll say the bridge and the bridge is like six chapters to move you towards this deep inner knowing about six different chapters of your life. And so I ask like there’s a little audio to listen to, kinda like a little mini podcast. I have a little. Process for you to do. And then you’re gonna take what you learned one sentence and you’re gonna move it to something I call the honesty map. And then you’re gonna fill out your whole honesty map, and at the end, you’re gonna be able to create a little declaration for yourself and about where you are. So check out the bridge if that. If that appeals to you, but definitely check out my Ferrari red coffee grinder. I think it comes next week, so I will post about it. Um, and yeah, thank you so much for being here today. I know this was like a short little catch up with all the things I wanted to tell you, but those are the things that I wanted to tell you. All right, have an amazing week. I will hopefully see you in Belize and if not, I’ll see you next week. Alright, bye-bye. Thanks for joining me on The Art of Living Big. I hope today’s episode sparked something within you, maybe pushed you to dream a little bit bigger and live a little larger. Don’t forget to subscribe. Leave us a review and share this podcast with someone you know who might need a little inspiration today. You can find me over on Instagram at Betsy Pake and on my YouTube channel. Remember, the world is vast. Your potential is endless, and your life, it’s yours to shape. Until next time, keep reaching, keep exploring, and keep living big.

We're less than a week away from the start of voting in California's June primary and the race for governor remains up for grabs. On Tuesday night, the leading candidates made their pitch to voters in a CBS debate at Pomona College - east of Los Angeles, and things got messy. Guest: Guy Marzorati, KQED In a move immigration and privacy advocates call a “betrayal,” California is preparing to share detailed information about its driver's license holders with a national database that connects DMVs. Opponents say the move could put more than a million undocumented people who have California driver's licenses at risk. Reporter: Khari Johnson, CalMatters The city of Marina in Monterey County is reactivating a 30-year-old desalination plant to help boost water supply. Reporter: Ngozi Cole, KAZU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Four Republican candidates for governor sought to separate themselves from each other in order to woo primary voters. SDPB's Dakota Political Junkies ask: Were any of them successful?

Every day we make thousands of choices. And every choice has consequences. The people we choose to hang out with. The words we choose to use. The timing we pick to speak. The food we choose to eat. The places we choose to go. The media we choose to follow. The books we choose to read. The experts we choose to learn from. The actions we choose to take. And most of all, the thoughts we choose to think. In this episode of The Change Mastery Show, John J Murphy will challenge you to uncover and rewrite your subconscious story by examining the consequences you are experiencing in life and the choices you are making leading to those results. You'll discover: How Choice and Consequence are a “vibrational” match: We reap what we sow. The Transfer Function :Y = f(x). How Positive “I am” Affirmations can be used to reprogram your mind: In any given moment, what is your “I am” story? What is your EGS (Emotional Guidance System) telling you, and how can you use it to redirect your life? How to establish a clear vision for life mastery and discern activity from productivity. Distinguish what you can and cannot control. Clarify what moves you forward and what holds you back. Build momentum with creative intention and mindful attention.

Every day we make thousands of choices. And every choice has consequences. The people we choose to hang out with. The words we choose to use. The timing we pick to speak. The food we choose to eat. The places we choose to go. The media we choose to follow. The books we choose to read. The experts we choose to learn from. The actions we choose to take. And most of all, the thoughts we choose to think. In this episode of The Change Mastery Show, John J Murphy will challenge you to uncover and rewrite your subconscious story by examining the consequences you are experiencing in life and the choices you are making leading to those results. You'll discover: How Choice and Consequence are a “vibrational” match: We reap what we sow. The Transfer Function :Y = f(x). How Positive “I am” Affirmations can be used to reprogram your mind: In any given moment, what is your “I am” story? What is your EGS (Emotional Guidance System) telling you, and how can you use it to redirect your life? How to establish a clear vision for life mastery and discern activity from productivity. Distinguish what you can and cannot control. Clarify what moves you forward and what holds you back. Build momentum with creative intention and mindful attention.

Insomnia is often framed as a nighttime disorder—but what if, for many patients, it's also a daytime problem of disconnection? As loneliness emerges as a major public health issue, a growing body of research suggests that social isolation and poor sleep may be deeply intertwined, each reinforcing the other in a self-sustaining cycle. Drawing on the work of Vivek Murthy and current sleep science, this episode explores how loneliness affects insomnia, how insomnia may worsen social disconnection, and what interventions actually help. In this episode we will:Review how loneliness and social isolation are defined and why they matter for long-term health  Explain the biological and psychological mechanisms linking loneliness to insomnia, including hyperarousal and rumination  Examine experimental and longitudinal research showing that poor sleep can increase next-day loneliness and social withdrawal  Distinguish between objective isolation, subjective loneliness, and relationship quality—and why that matters clinically  Discuss evidence-based interventions including CBT-I, behavioral activation, mindfulness, and structured social engagement  Offer a practical framework for identifying and treating insomnia when disconnection is part of the clinical pictureOriginal intro music Vigilanteology by Abhinav Singh (copyright 2026) Original outro music Vigilanteology (reprise) by Abhinav Singh (copyright 2026)Produced by: Maeve WinterMusic by: Dr. Abhinav Singh (@sleep_vigilante), all rights reservedMoreTwitter: @drchriswinterIG: @drchriwinterThreads: @drchriswinterBluesky: @drchriswinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested ChildThanks for listening and sleep well!

What is the difference between a "gut feeling" and a fear-based reaction? In this episode, former crisis negotiator Lance Burdett joins the podcast to bridge the gap between high-stakes tactical experience and modern neuroscience. Lance spent over two decades with the New Zealand Police, including 13 years as a lead crisis negotiator. From responding to violent crime scenes to training with elite units like the FBI, Lance has mastered the art of reading people when lives are on the line. Today, he shares how he transitioned from a "hardwired" tactical mindset to becoming a specialist in emotional resilience and positive psychology. Key Highlights ·         The "Woo-Woo" of Intuition: Lance breaks down why intuition isn't mystical—it's actually the limbic system and micro-expressions working faster than our conscious thought. ·         Survival vs. Anxiety: How to distinguish between genuine instinct (designed to keep you safe) and modern anxiety (the "worry thoughts" that keep you stuck). ·         The "Physiological Sigh": A simple, science-backed breathing technique to instantly reconnect with your prefrontal cortex during stressful moments. ·         The Power of Empathy: Why the world needs more empathy now than ever, and how suppressing emotions leads to cognitive fatigue. ·         Back to Basics: Lance's "Talk, Read, Write, Food, Shelter, Sleep" framework for rebuilding yourself after hitting rock bottom. About the Guest Lance Burdett is a best-selling author of Behind the Tape, Dark Side of the Brain, and Anxiety is a Worry. He holds a master's degree in Terrorism, Safety, and Security, and diplomas in Positive Psychology and Wellbeing. Through his workshops, he teaches practical techniques to manage stress and understand the "gut-brain-heart" connection. Keywords: Podcast Crisis Negotiation, Neuroscience of Intuition, Managing Anxiety, Lance Burdett, Mental Resilience for Men, Emotional Intelligence, Tactical Empathy.   Connect with Lance Burdett: https://www.warninternational.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/warninternational https://www.facebook.com/lance.burdett.5   Connect with Doug Beitz: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbeitz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougbeitz/ Website: https://buymeacoffee.com/dougbeitz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mQ258nugC3lyw3SpvYuoK?si=7cec409527d34438 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/intuitive-conversations-with-doug/id1593172364 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-beitz-472a4b338/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dougbeitz178  

"Marketing might be how you get the first date. But to get the second and third date and hopefully form into a relationship, you have to have a brand." — Rain BennettBrand isn't your logo, your color palette, your fonts, or your tagline.Brand is the story others tell about you. And in this solo episode, Rain breaks down exactly how to influence that story before it gets told without you. As part of the ongoing Narrative Operating System framework from his upcoming book The Chief Storytelling Officer, this episode is your practical guide to building a brand that goes deeper than decoration.Rain walks you through two foundational tools: the Brand Pyramid and the Brand Bible. Using real-world examples from Patagonia, Liquid Death, Apple, Yeti, and even his own mother's real estate business in Eastern North Carolina, he unpacks how the most powerful brands in the world built identity, loyalty, and community.Whether you're building something from scratch or realizing your current brand has drifted off course, this episode gives you the framework to get it back on track. From finding your one-word North Star to running a voice test on your content, Rain arms you with tools you can use this week, and a mindset that will serve your brand for the long run.In this episode, you will learn to:Distinguish between the three types of story every brand carries — the story you tell yourself, the story you tell others, and the story others tell about youBuild your Brand Pyramid from the ground up, starting with a single guiding word that informs every decision you makeCreate a Brand Bible that keeps your voice, visual identity, and messaging consistent across your entire team and every platformUse real brand case studies (Patagonia, Liquid Death, Yeti, Apple) to reverse-engineer what makes brand identity actually stickEvolve your brand intentionally over time through a cycle of inspiration and reflection — without losing who you areEpisodes Referenced:EP 216 — Vision: The Big Future StoryEP 220 — Mission: How You're Going to Get ThereEP 150 — Brand Essence & the Brand Pyramid (Deep Dive)EP 219 — Shane Lucas on Design as StorytellingBook Mentioned: The Chief Storytelling Officer by Rain Bennett → Pre-order now! Release date: August 25thBook Recommendation: If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face? by Alan AldaFor more storytelling tips and strategies, visit: Website → https://rainbennett.com Podcast → https://thestorytellinglabpodcast.comOr follow along at: TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@chiefstorytellingofficer Twitter/X → https://twitter.com/rainbennett Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/rainbennett Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/thestorytellinglab YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@RainBennett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Antisemitism isn't just politics—it's a psychological pattern fueled by fear, identity insecurity, conspiracy thinking, and group pressure. Dr. Phil sits down with Israeli writer and bestselling author Hen Mazzig to explain why antisemitism “mutates” to fit the moral language of each era, how scapegoating becomes an emotional shortcut, and why viral misinformation moves faster than the truth. From campus chants to algorithm-driven propaganda, they unpack how people get pulled into moral certainty while repeating ancient tropes—and what actually works to interrupt it: humanizing contact, speaking openly, and building a movement that refuses to normalize hate. More About Hen Mazzig: https://www.henmazzig.com/ Thank you to our sponsors:*Preserve Gold - text "ASK PHIL" to 50505 and go to https://DrPhilGold.com*ArKay Zero Proof is made so you can celebrate fully, feel your best, and never compromise. Try the zero-proof revolution at https://arkaybeverages.com/ Use code PHIL for 15% off your first beverage. ArKay gives you great flavor without the alcohol.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guided Question How does our approach to sin and church discipline reflect the biblical balance between restoration and purity—what does that mean for our local church's health? Summary This sermon unpacks 1 Corinthians 5, where the apostle Paul shifts from theology to urgent, practical church governance. Responding to a case of church immorality—incest so shocking it stunned even those outside the faith—Paul calls the Corinthian believers to act decisively. Rather than offer excuses or remain indifferent, they are to remove the unrepentant offender from fellowship. This isn't punitive isolation, but disciplined redemptive action: "deliver such a one to Satan… that his spirit may be saved." Furthermore, Paul emphasizes collective purity, using the imagery of removing leaven to keep the church spiritually authentic. Finally, he clarifies earlier counsel: not associating with believers who persist in unrepentant sin is an internal call to uphold holiness, not isolation from the world. Discipline, inherently difficult, remains necessary for spiritual health—both for the individual and the body. Outline Introduction: Immorality Report (1 Cor 5:1–2) A case of incest within the church, unbelievers scandalized. Paul rebukes the church's arrogance and failure to mourn or act. Biblical Protocol: The Four-Steps of Discipline (Matt 18:15–17) Private confrontation. Witness-supported confrontation. Church involvement. If unrepentant, treat as an outsider. Executing Discipline: Delivering to Satan (1 Cor 5:3–5) The church assembles under Christ's authority. Removing fellowship allows the flesh to collapse and hope for a repentant return. Purifying the Church: The Leaven Metaphor (1 Cor 5:6–8) A little sin influences many; the church must cleanse itself to live in sincerity and truth. Clarifying Association: Not a Call to Isolation (1 Cor 5:9–13) Previous instruction misunderstood: avoid unrepentant members, not unbelievers. "Not even to eat with" expresses social separation to maintain gospel integrity. Christians must judge within, leaving final judgment of the world to God. Key Takeaways Church discipline is redemptive, not merely punitive. It's about waking the conscience, not casting aside. Spiritual integrity matters corporately. Tolerating unrepentant sin invites decay—“a little leaven leavens the whole lump.” Love and truth are not opposed. Protecting the purity of the church body is an act of mercy. Distinguish between the world and the unrepentant believer. We engage the world with grace but must guard the church with discipline. Scripture References 1 Corinthians 5:1–13 – The case at Corinth, discipline, leaven metaphor, clarity on association. Matthew 18:15–17 – The four-step process for confronting sin in the church. 1 Corinthians 4:6 – Warning against exceeding what is written (human reasoning over Scripture). 1 Corinthians 3:12–15 – Works tested by fire; foundation choices have eternal consequences. Luke 15 (Prodigal Son) – Cultural illustration of spiritual realization following separation. Recorded 8/23/81

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Triple C Writing.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.The presentation slide deck can be accessed here.This dynamic edWeb podcast empowers educators to transform grammar instruction from abstract rules into meaningful, practical writing skills. Listeners engage in a clear, step-by-step process for crafting strong core sentences within an effective structural framework—and then expand those sentences into well-developed, cohesive paragraphs.As teachers experience this structured writing approach firsthand, they actively apply grammar terminology in authentic contexts, making it easier to translate these strategies directly into classroom instruction. The result is a practical, adaptable method that supports language and communication skills across all student populations.By the end of this edWeb podcast, educators are able to:Distinguish between traditional grammar instruction and applied grammar strategies that promote authentic language developmentImplement effective techniques for teaching grammar in context rather than in isolationEvaluate and apply instructional tools that support sentence construction across multiple age groups and grade levelsDesign inclusive writing lessons tailored to general education, special education, and ESL/ELL/ENL/ML learnersUtilize practical resources that encourage ongoing writing practice, reinforcement, and skill transferThis edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 teachers, school leaders, and district leaders.Triple C WritingA More Practical Approach to Teaching Grammar & Writing SkillsDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

Randall, Tyler, and Ash explore the Ethereal Plane: the ghostly plane of existence where your barbarian can't punch anything, your wizard can't read the signage, and your rogue is absolutely certain there's loot "just on the other side" of a wall they can't quite touch. Welcome to the Ethereal Plane, where (almost) everything is fog and spooky vibes. Show notes In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the hosts dive into The Ethereal Plane, the enigmatic realm that sits alongside the Material like a paranormal overlay, perfect for interplanar travel, spooky exploration, and "we thought this shortcut would be faster" party decisions. They break down the Ethereal Plane in D&D fundamentals: what it is, how it differs from other planes, and why it's one of the best tools for DMs who want a haunted house adventure to feel genuinely unfair in a fun way. The conversation explores how adventurers interact with the Ethereal plane: drifting through the Border Ethereal, peeking into the Material, and dealing with the nightmare logistics of movement, visibility, and "can I target that?" questions. If you've ever needed Ethereal Plane rules for DnD 5e at the table (line of sight, obstacles, and the classic "we can see them, but can we hit them?"), this episode frames the mechanics in practical terms for both players and DMs who have found themselves in the spooky ghost zone. From there, the hosts shift into the good stuff: story hooks and encounter design. They talk about exploration challenges, time pressure, environmental weirdness, and the kinds of threats that make the plane feel alive likw phase spiders, other planar predators, and that creeping sense you're being watched by something that doesn't blink because it doesn't have eyelids. They also dig into why the Ethereal is a fantastic staging ground for mysteries like missing NPCs, cursed objects, unreachable rooms, and villains who use the spell Etherealness. Finally, the episode brings it home with advice on making ethereal adventures playable: how to telegraph danger, keep the party together, and design encounters that reward clever tactics rather than punishing anyone who didn't bring the "right" spell. Whether you're building a one-shot, a ghost story in D&D, or a campaign arc that features planar exploration, this is a solid roadmap for turning a foggy concept into a memorable table experience. Key Takeaways The Ethereal Plane (D&D 5e) shines as a "parallel layer" to the Material—great for hauntings, spying, infiltration, and planar travel without needing a full cosmic road trip. Distinguish the Border Ethereal (near the Material) from deeper Ethereal vibes to keep Ethereal Plane rules consistent and easy to describe at the table. The Ethereal works best when it's not just "fog and float"—add environmental hazards, strange landmarks, and pressure (time, pursuit, corruption) to make Ethereal Plane exploration feel real. Encounters should focus on limited interaction, odd movement, and imperfect information—avoid "gotcha" design where players can do nothing but suffer. Use iconic threats (like phase spiders) and "Ethereal predators" to reinforce that this isn't a safe shortcut—it's a hunting ground with different physics. Ethereal access (spells, abilities, magic items) can trivialize some challenges—plan for it by including objectives that require choices, not just movement. The Ethereal is a DM's best friend for mystery hooks: missing rooms, trapped spirits, sealed vaults, and villains who hide "between" places. Keep the party's options clear: define what they can perceive, how they navigate, and what counts as meaningful interaction to prevent planar rules arguments mid-session. Lean into tone: the Ethereal is ideal for horror, suspense, liminal spaces, and "something's wrong" atmosphere—without needing gore. A great Ethereal adventure ends with payoff: answers revealed, a curse broken, or a door opened—because nothing says closure like escaping the enigmatic realm with your sanity mostly intact. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

Randall, Tyler, and Ash explore the Ethereal Plane: the ghostly plane of existence where your barbarian can't punch anything, your wizard can't read the signage, and your rogue is absolutely certain there's loot "just on the other side" of a wall they can't quite touch. Welcome to the Ethereal Plane, where (almost) everything is fog and spooky vibes. Show notes In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the hosts dive into The Ethereal Plane, the enigmatic realm that sits alongside the Material like a paranormal overlay, perfect for interplanar travel, spooky exploration, and "we thought this shortcut would be faster" party decisions. They break down the Ethereal Plane in D&D fundamentals: what it is, how it differs from other planes, and why it's one of the best tools for DMs who want a haunted house adventure to feel genuinely unfair in a fun way. The conversation explores how adventurers interact with the Ethereal plane: drifting through the Border Ethereal, peeking into the Material, and dealing with the nightmare logistics of movement, visibility, and "can I target that?" questions. If you've ever needed Ethereal Plane rules for DnD 5e at the table (line of sight, obstacles, and the classic "we can see them, but can we hit them?"), this episode frames the mechanics in practical terms for both players and DMs who have found themselves in the spooky ghost zone. From there, the hosts shift into the good stuff: story hooks and encounter design. They talk about exploration challenges, time pressure, environmental weirdness, and the kinds of threats that make the plane feel alive likw phase spiders, other planar predators, and that creeping sense you're being watched by something that doesn't blink because it doesn't have eyelids. They also dig into why the Ethereal is a fantastic staging ground for mysteries like missing NPCs, cursed objects, unreachable rooms, and villains who use the spell Etherealness. Finally, the episode brings it home with advice on making ethereal adventures playable: how to telegraph danger, keep the party together, and design encounters that reward clever tactics rather than punishing anyone who didn't bring the "right" spell. Whether you're building a one-shot, a ghost story in D&D, or a campaign arc that features planar exploration, this is a solid roadmap for turning a foggy concept into a memorable table experience. Key Takeaways The Ethereal Plane (D&D 5e) shines as a "parallel layer" to the Material—great for hauntings, spying, infiltration, and planar travel without needing a full cosmic road trip. Distinguish the Border Ethereal (near the Material) from deeper Ethereal vibes to keep Ethereal Plane rules consistent and easy to describe at the table. The Ethereal works best when it's not just "fog and float"—add environmental hazards, strange landmarks, and pressure (time, pursuit, corruption) to make Ethereal Plane exploration feel real. Encounters should focus on limited interaction, odd movement, and imperfect information—avoid "gotcha" design where players can do nothing but suffer. Use iconic threats (like phase spiders) and "Ethereal predators" to reinforce that this isn't a safe shortcut—it's a hunting ground with different physics. Ethereal access (spells, abilities, magic items) can trivialize some challenges—plan for it by including objectives that require choices, not just movement. The Ethereal is a DM's best friend for mystery hooks: missing rooms, trapped spirits, sealed vaults, and villains who hide "between" places. Keep the party's options clear: define what they can perceive, how they navigate, and what counts as meaningful interaction to prevent planar rules arguments mid-session. Lean into tone: the Ethereal is ideal for horror, suspense, liminal spaces, and "something's wrong" atmosphere—without needing gore. A great Ethereal adventure ends with payoff: answers revealed, a curse broken, or a door opened—because nothing says closure like escaping the enigmatic realm with your sanity mostly intact. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

In this episode, Cindy Esliger discusses why receiving feedback can feel so emotionally overwhelming and how it can quietly derail careers if left unchecked. She describes the common experience of replaying performance reviews long after they happen, questioning our abilities, and letting a single piece of criticism overshadow everything else. Cindy focuses on how feedback often triggers imposter syndrome, especially in environments where scrutiny already feels high, and why learning to process criticism effectively is essential for building a resilient and successful career.  Cindy explains that our reactions to feedback are deeply connected to how our brains process perceived threats. Because of the brain's negativity bias, criticism can trigger a stress response that makes us defensive, emotional, or stuck replaying the conversation. She also highlights three red flags to watch for when receiving feedback, helping us recognize when criticism is useful and when it may simply be noise: 1. Distinguish between vague personal attacks and specific behavior-based feedback, 2. Pay attention to timing and setting, and 3. Notice when we start adding our own story.  To help us manage feedback more effectively, Cindy shares eight practical strategies for handling criticism without spiraling and instead turning it into useful information: 1. Pause before reacting to interrupt the emotional response, 2. Develop a feedback filter, 3. Seek clarification when feedback is vague or unclear, 4. Reframe the story we're telling ourselves about the feedback, 5. Look for patterns over time, 6. Respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively, 7. Practice gratitude for the information, and 8. Restate and paraphrase the feedback to confirm understanding. By approaching criticism with curiosity and intention, Cindy reminds us that feedback doesn't have to become a spiral of self-doubt. Instead, it can become a powerful tool for growth, self-awareness, and building the career we truly want. Resources discussed in this episode: Guide to Handling Feedback Gracefully Astronomic Audio Confidence Collective — Contact Cindy Esliger  Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today we are diving in to the difference between fixing your problems and transforming your marriage.Most couples believe the problem they're facing… is the problem.The argument.The disagreement.The thing that keeps coming up again and again.But what if that's not actually what's keeping you stuck?In this episode, we move beneath the surface of conflict and into the dynamic that shapes how you show up with each other.Because when you can see that clearly…you're no longer just trying to fix what's happening.You're able to change it.Inside this episode, we:Distinguish between surface-level issues and the deeper relational dynamicExplore how emotional meaning drives conflict more than the topic itselfBreak down the protective responses that keep couples in the same cycleIntroduce a simple, powerful framework to help you shift the pattern in real timeThis is the difference between working on your problems…and transforming your marriage.If you're realizing that the issue in your marriage may not actually be the issue… and you're ready to understand the deeper dynamic shaping your relationship, this is the kind of work I help my clients do every day.Through coaching, we slow the patterns down, bring awareness to what's really happening, and create the shifts that lead to a more connected and supportive marriage.If you'd like to explore what working together might look like, I invite you to schedule a consultation call HERE

Something To Think About Series #355 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin

In Part 1 of this series, we showed from Scripture that the Holy Spirit within us is sensed as a flow. This can be a flow of thoughts, pictures or emotions. We see all of these manifestations over and over in the Bible. Now let's explore other "flows" to be aware of and guidelines to follow.Read more here.Support the show

We open with Psalm 94:1 — "O LORD, God of vengeance, O God of vengeance, shine forth!" — as the cornerstone of our meditation on how God's justice and vengeance are understood differently in Scripture than they are in modern geopolitics. We ask: What does it mean to call God both Lord of Knowledge and Lord of Vengeance in an age of nuclear threat (e.g., Iran)? How does Scripture frame divine retribution vs. human reaction?

Episode 134: This week, Kyle Van Pelt talks with Chip Kispert, Founder & Managing Partner at Beacon Strategies. Chip has spent decades building and leading one of the country's most trusted wealth management partners, helping shape its national footprint through intentional M&A, strong partner alignment, and disciplined operational systems. His career reflects a deep commitment to sustainable growth, advisor development, and long-term enterprise value creation. Kyle and Chip explore what it takes to build durable advisory businesses while embracing innovation. They discuss the power of structured peer roundtables, how firms can move beyond legacy technology assumptions, and why operational rigor becomes more important as firms grow. The conversation also dives into AI adoption—distinguishing native versus enabled tools, addressing internal fear, and establishing formal AI policies—highlighting how thoughtful leadership can turn disruption into long-term enterprise value. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro (01:45) - Chip's money moment (04:23) - What Beacon Strategies does and who it serves (08:03) - Why structured roundtables outperform traditional conferences (11:39) - Why firms are reassessing legacy technology providers (15:19) - Native AI vs. AI-enabled tools (17:27) - Managing fear and uncertainty around AI (22:48) - Avoiding AI overload and creating a formal policy (27:29) - Introducing the Beacon Provider Network (BPN) (31:20) - One area financial services must improve (35:08) - Chip's Milemarker Minute Key Takeaways Don't adopt AI casually—govern it deliberately. Experimentation is fine, but firms need a formal AI policy to reduce risk, clarify expectations, and prevent tool sprawl. Thoughtful governance creates confidence internally and credibility externally. Distinguish between “native AI” and “AI-enabled” tools. Not all AI is created equal. Leaders must understand whether AI is foundational to a product or simply layered on as a feature. That distinction impacts scalability, data security, and long-term strategic fit. Peer collaboration beats passive learning. Structured roundtables and curated peer groups often produce more actionable insight than traditional conferences. Real progress happens when leaders openly share what's actually working—and what isn't. Operational discipline becomes more important as innovation accelerates. As firms scale and technology multiplies, clarity around standards, vendor evaluation, and internal processes becomes a competitive advantage. Growth without structure creates fragility. Quotes "Most firms don't have any AI policy. They need to have an AI vision and an AI policy to lay out their plans and the information they need, so they know their data is protected. They need to have their guidelines and guardrails, which drive their decisions on how they interact with firms." ~ Chip Kispert "There's a lot of talk about AI, but a true understanding of it is not rich. It's not deep. So, it would be absolutely valuable for the wealth space to really have some AI learning. Everybody can say large language model, but truly understanding it is another world." ~ Chip Kispert "Data management is the foundation of everything. You can have great AI or rules-based engines, but if the data is not good, it doesn't mean anything. All the pretty stuff, the shiny metal lures don't have that much integrity, or their integrity gets questioned by the quality of the data." ~ Chip Kispert Links  Chip Kispert on LinkedIn Beacon Strategies Fidelity Investments Beacon Provider Network Connect with our hosts Milemarker.co Kyle on LinkedIn Jud on LinkedIn Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Produce game-changing content with Turncast Turncast helps your company grow by producing top-quality content and fostering transformative conversations. Learn more at Turncast.com.

In today's 2026 real estate market, transactions aren't “falling apart.” They're being negotiated apart. With nearly 7 out of 10 deals involving at least one counter-offer, your ability to structure and control the counter determines whether you protect your commission — or quietly lose it. A weak counter drains momentum. A strategic counter creates leverage, confidence, and bigger paydays. In this episode, Tim and Julie break down the seven counter-offer strategies top-producing agents use every day to: • Protect deals • Strengthen seller confidence • Neutralize emotional reactions • Identify real buyer priorities • Distinguish between lowball offers and shifting market reality • Keep negotiation energy alive instead of killing it You'll learn why anchoring every counter in data changes the tone of the conversation, how one specific question forces seller clarity, and why rejecting an offer outright is often the fastest way to lose control of the deal. The truth is this: Most agents don't lose transactions because of bad buyers. They lose them because they mishandle the counter. Top agents don't wait for perfect offers. They create them. If your 2026 business plan is “hope,” you're already behind. Fix that here: https://HarrisRealEstateDaily.com/ Brokers won't save you. Skill will. https://HarrisMastermind.com This channel is free. Staying average is not. https://WhyLibertas.com/Harris Free coaching. Instant access to a real coach. No catch. https://PremierCoaching.com Counter everything. Keep deals alive. Make this your million-dollar year.

We've all sat in a one-to-one that felt like a grilling rather than a genuine conversation. And if you're leading a team, you might be doing the same thing without even realising it. In this episode, we're sharing 10 principles to help you run one-to-ones that actually work, both for the people you manage and for the one-to-ones you have with your own line manager.Nobody teaches you how to do this well. Most of us copy what we experienced, which means the same unhelpful patterns get passed down from manager to manager. We cover the fundamentals that break that cycle, from who should own the agenda to how often you should actually be meeting.Key points from this episodeWhy one-to-ones should be employee-driven, not manager-led — and what that looks like in practiceThe difference between a one-to-one and a status update (and why confusing the two is costing you)How to distinguish between different types of one-to-ones and why mixing them into one conversation doesn't serve anyoneWhy consistency matters more than length or frequency — and the message you send when you cancelThe simple follow-up habit that makes one-to-ones genuinely useful over timeTimestamps00:00 Introduction — why one-to-ones come up so often with clients01:00 Why nobody is ever taught how to run a good one-to-one02:30 The research linking effective one-to-ones to high-performing teams03:30 Principle 1: One-to-ones should be employee-driven, not manager-driven04:15 Principle 2: They are for development, not just reporting05:00 Principle 3: Make space for the human, not just the work06:50 The cost of one-to-ones that feel like interrogations — a real client example09:00 Principle 4: Distinguish between different types of one-to-ones11:00 Principle 5: Come with an agenda — and who should own it13:30 How to prompt agenda preparation as a line manager14:30 Principle 6: Status updates don't belong in one-to-ones16:20 How proactive communication outside one-to-ones can transform the dynamic18:00 Principle 7: Consistency matters more than length19:30 Principle 8: Shorter, focused meetings often outperform longer ones20:00 What's the right frequency? The case for biweekly21:30 Why senior leaders often need more frequent one-to-ones, not fewer23:00 Principle 9: Frequency should flex intentionally — not just when things come up25:30 The importance of protecting one-to-one time from more senior demands27:30 Principle 10: Follow up on commitments — documentation matters29:00 A simple four-section format to keep one-to-ones on trackUseful LinksJoin The Catalyst Career Club for 50k+ LeadersConnect with Pam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalangan/Connect with Jacqui on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqui-jagger/Follow the Catalyst Careers LinkedIn page for career tips and adviceInterested in working with us? Get in touch about career or leadership development, outplacement workshops or recruitment support via the Catalyst Careers website Enjoyed this Episode? If you enjoyed this episode, please take the time to rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

One of the hottest topics in college athletics turns out to be about nonprofits. This episode unpacks how nonprofit colleges and third-party NIL collectives support individual student athletes, the governance and tax questions that follow, and what the recent NCAA settlement means for oversight and compliance. We also look ahead to emerging federal regulation and how nonprofits might engage in shaping what comes next.   Attorneys for this Episode ·      Tim Mooney ·      Victor Rivera   Why NIL Is a Nonprofit Issue  ·       Define NIL: athlete rights to monetize their brand (name, image, likeness). ·       Distinguish third-party deals vs. institution-linked compensation ·       Why nonprofits are in the mix: NIL collectives, booster organizations, independent sponsorscirculating capital in the ecosystem. College athletics live inside nonprofit institutions — universities and colleges are almost all 501(c)(3)s. Enter third-party NIL collectives — many of which are also nonprofits, often organized as 501(c)(3)s or seeking that status. When nonprofits move money, governance and tax law always follow — NIL is no exception. In October 2025, a settlement in House v. NCAA settlement centralized review mechanisms (the College Sports Commission – or CSC) now oversee deal approvals & compliance. Ongoing federal intervention: the proposed SCORE Act is NCAA-backed and would stop athletes from being considered employees and shield the NCAA from the kinds of class action lawsuits that got us to the current NIL landscape   How Nonprofits End Up Supporting Individual College Athletes Nonprofits can and do financially benefit specific individuals (scholarships, disaster relief, housing aid, fellowships). NIL collectives operate on a similar theory: Supporting athletes through appearances, community engagement, or promotional activity Often tied (explicitly or implicitly) to institutional athletic programs The tension: Supporting individuals is allowed But private benefit, inurement, and mission drift are still red lines Issue with compensating individuals using their "fair market value" Key question for nonprofits: Are we advancing a charitable purpose (legal) or just subsidizing compensation (questionable)? Governance Questions Nonprofits Can't Ignore Board-level responsibilities Mission alignment How does athlete support further the stated charitable purpose? Is this education, community engagement, economic equity or something else? "Amateur athletics" does a lot of heavy lifting here, but sometimes the collectives compensate the athletes for promoting charitable events/causes. Board oversight Who approves NIL strategy? How are conflicts of interest handled (especially boosters, alumni, donors)? Controls and accountability Criteria for selecting athletes Documentation of services provided Fair market value analysis Transparency What are donors told? What is disclosed publicly vs. internally? Regulation on the Horizon After the NCAA Settlement The NCAA settlement signals: More centralized oversight More formal review of NIL arrangements Less tolerance for "wink-and-nod" structures Likely regulatory pressure points: Standardized deal review Clearer definitions of permissible activity Increased scrutiny of nonprofit status and operations Should Nonprofits Weigh In on What Comes Next? The NCAA settlement last fall quieted things down by creating reporting structures, arguably with some teeth. But as things evolve, there's more space for nonprofits in particular to notice. Will the College Sports Commission (CSC) continue to have conference support so it can enforce the NIL rules? The agreement hasn't been fully adopted yet, but the CSC is already knocking down some NIL deals. Federal legislation (SCORE Act or SAFE Act) Recent controversies surrounding eligibility of former pro-basketball players (Amari Bailey, Charles Bediako) may force Congress to act NCAA-adjacent rulemaking State-level NIL frameworks particularly regarding their institutions Other structures could allow potential pathways for unionization for student-athletes 501(c)(5)s like AFL-CIO have come out against SCORE Act Previous attempts have failed by student-athletes in Northwestern and in other universities and the SCORE Act has a provision that bans college athletes from being considered employees Resources NIL Compliance Tightens: What the NCAA's New Rules Mean for Institutions and Sponsors – Steptoe and Johnson College Sports Watchdog Will Enforce Rules Without Legal Backing – Front Office Sports NIL regulations for college athletes face hurdles in Congress – Spectrum News Letter Opposing Legislation That Would Be A Bad Deal for College Athletes – AFL-CIO

Have you ever wondered how hypnotherapy can help your dental patients? Can it really reduce anxiety, manage chronic pain, or even stop habits like cheek biting? How can dentists integrate hypnotherapy into their care without stepping outside their scope of practice? In this episode, Jaz and Dr. Rita Pais break down how hypnotherapy works, who can benefit, and practical ways dentists can incorporate it into patient care. They also discuss real patient examples, from dental phobia to awake bruxism, showing how a minimally invasive talking therapy can make a real difference in improving habits, reducing stress, and enhancing overall patient outcomes. https://youtu.be/ONnC_nP0iBQ Watch PDP258 on YouTube Protrusive Dental Pearl: How to Get Patients to Happily Accept a Mouth Prop – Use confident, directive communication paired with a simple analogy and a swallowing expectation to dramatically improve patient acceptance of mouth props. Key Takeaways Hypnotherapy combines hypnosis with therapeutic techniques for health outcomes. Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapy (CBH) enhances treatment effectiveness. Patients must be willing to try hypnotherapy for it to work. Chronic pain management can benefit from relaxation techniques in hypnotherapy. Hypnotherapy can address dental phobias and habits like nail-biting. Awareness of habits is crucial for effective hypnotherapy. Finding a qualified hypnotherapist is essential for successful treatment. Science-based approaches in hypnotherapy are preferred by practitioners. Success stories in hypnotherapy can be very rewarding for practitioners. Hypnotherapy can be delivered online or in person, making it accessible. Youtube Highlights 00:00 Teaser 00:59 Introduction 02:13 Protrusive dental pearl: How to Get Patients to Happily Accept a Mouth Prop 05:35 Dr. Rita Pais: Journey into Hypnotherapy 06:32 Hypnotherapy and Its Applications 08:39 Understanding Hypnotherapy and Pain 11:59 How Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy Works 15:35 Midroll 18:56 How Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy Works 20:41 Dental Indications for Hypnotherapy 24:41 Finding a Trusted Hypnotherapist 26:50 Mock Hypnotherapy Session: Patient Journey 30:51 Final Thoughts and Resources 32:28 Outro For dentists looking to refer patients, The Hypnotherapy Directory is one available resource, though it lists all types of hypnotherapy. For patients or colleagues interested in hypnotherapy referrals or collaboration, check out: Rita Pais Hypnotherapy If you loved this episode, make sure to watch Hypnotize Your Patients with 3 Quick Techniques – IC015 This episode is eligible for 0.5 CE credit via the quiz on Protrusive Guidance.  This episode meets GDC Outcomes A and C. AGD Subject Code: 340 ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MANAGEMENT (Anxiolysis) Aim: To provide dentists with a practical overview of hypnotherapy applications in dentistry, including cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy (CBH), patient selection, and habit/pain management. Dentists will be able to – Distinguish between hypnosis and hypnotherapy. Explain how cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy integrates CBT and hypnosis. Identify dental indications for hypnotherapy, including phobias, pain, and habits. Cost:Access to this CE activity is included with an active Protrusive Guidance membership. Current membership pricing is available at www.protrusive.app. Cancellation & Refund Policy:Memberships may be cancelled at any time. Access to CE activities remains active until the end of the current billing cycle. Subscription charges are non-refundable once processed. Full details are available at www.protrusive.app.

BABY CHRISTIAN OR MATURE CHRISTIAN? Hebrews 5:12–14 In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word ALL OVER AGAIN. You need milk, not solid food! 13 Anyone who LIVES ON MILK, BEING STILL AN INFANT, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. 14 But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil. (NIV) 1. MISUNDERSTANDING MATURITY 1 Peter 2:2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may GROW UP in your salvation, (NIV) SIGNS OF BEING SPIRITUALLY STUCK 1A. INFANTS DEPEND ON OTHERS TO FEED THEM 1B. INFANTS DON’T LISTEN AND APPLY WELL 1C. INFANTS ARE SELF-CENTERED 2. MISPLACED PRIORITIES Matthew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. (NIV) 3. MISGUIDED MOTIVATION 4. MISMANAGE SIN 1 Timothy 6:11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. (NIV) 5. MISREAD SITUATIONS Hebrews 5:14 1But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of DISCERNMENT trained by constant practice to DISTINGUISH good from evil. (ESV) 5A. THEY STRUGGLE DISCERNING SATAN’S SCHEMES 2 Corinthians 2:11 in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes. (NIV) 2 Corinthians 11:14 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. (NIV) 1 Timothy 4:1 The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. (NIV) 5B. THEY STRUGGLE DISCERNING THE VOICE OF GOD John 10:27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. (NIV) John 10:14 “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep KNOW ME (NIV) 6. MISS MATURING 6A. MATURITY REQUIRES PRACTICE Hebrews 5:14 But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment TRAINED BY CONSTANT PRACTICE to distinguish good from evil. (ESV) James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. (NIV) 6B. MATURITY REQUIRES CORRECTION 1. THE READING OF THE WORD OF GOD CORRECTS THE MATURE 2 Timothy 3:16–17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, REBUKING, CORRECTING, TRAINING in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God  may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. (NIV) 2. THE PREACHING OF THE WORD OF GOD CORRECTS THE MATURE 2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. (NIV) 3. THE PEOPLE OF GOD CORRECT THE MATURE Proverbs 15:31–32 If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise. 32 If you reject discipline, you only HARM YOURSELF; but if you listen to CORRECTION, you GROW in understanding. (NLT) Proverbs 12:1 Whoever LOVES discipline LOVES knowledge, but whoever hates correction is STUPID. (NIV)

BABY CHRISTIAN OR MATURE CHRISTIAN? Hebrews 5:12–14 In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word ALL OVER AGAIN. You need milk, not solid food! 13 Anyone who LIVES ON MILK, BEING STILL AN INFANT, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. 14 But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil. (NIV) 1. MISUNDERSTANDING MATURITY 1 Peter 2:2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may GROW UP in your salvation, (NIV) SIGNS OF BEING SPIRITUALLY STUCK 1A. INFANTS DEPEND ON OTHERS TO FEED THEM 1B. INFANTS DON’T LISTEN AND APPLY WELL 1C. INFANTS ARE SELF-CENTERED 2. MISPLACED PRIORITIES Matthew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. (NIV) 3. MISGUIDED MOTIVATION 4. MISMANAGE SIN 1 Timothy 6:11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. (NIV) 5. MISREAD SITUATIONS Hebrews 5:14 1But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of DISCERNMENT trained by constant practice to DISTINGUISH good from evil. (ESV) 5A. THEY STRUGGLE DISCERNING SATAN’S SCHEMES 2 Corinthians 2:11 in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes. (NIV) 2 Corinthians 11:14 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. (NIV) 1 Timothy 4:1 The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. (NIV) 5B. THEY STRUGGLE DISCERNING THE VOICE OF GOD John 10:27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. (NIV) John 10:14 “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep KNOW ME (NIV) 6. MISS MATURING 6A. MATURITY REQUIRES PRACTICE Hebrews 5:14 But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment TRAINED BY CONSTANT PRACTICE to distinguish good from evil. (ESV) James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. (NIV) 6B. MATURITY REQUIRES CORRECTION 1. THE READING OF THE WORD OF GOD CORRECTS THE MATURE 2 Timothy 3:16–17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, REBUKING, CORRECTING, TRAINING in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God  may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. (NIV) 2. THE PREACHING OF THE WORD OF GOD CORRECTS THE MATURE 2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. (NIV) 3. THE PEOPLE OF GOD CORRECT THE MATURE Proverbs 15:31–32 If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise. 32 If you reject discipline, you only HARM YOURSELF; but if you listen to CORRECTION, you GROW in understanding. (NLT) Proverbs 12:1 Whoever LOVES discipline LOVES knowledge, but whoever hates correction is STUPID. (NIV)

In this episode, I'm joined by Mandy Mooney — author, corporate communicator, and performer — for a wide-ranging conversation about mentorship, career growth, and how to show up authentically in both work and life.   We talk about her path from performing arts to corporate communications, and how those early experiences shaped the way she approaches relationships, leadership, and personal authenticity. That foundation carries through to her current role as VP of Internal Communications, where she focuses on building connections and fostering resilience across teams.   We explore the three pillars of career success Mandy highlights in her book Corporating: Three Ways to Win at Work — relationships, reputation, and resilience — and how they guide her approach to scaling mentorship and helping others grow. Mandy shares practical strategies for balancing professional responsibilities with personal passions, and why embracing technology thoughtfully can enhance, not replace, human connection.   The conversation also touches on parenting, building independence in children, and the lessons she's learned about optimism, preparation, and persistence — both in the workplace and at home.   If you're interested in scaling mentorship, developing your career with intention, or navigating work with authenticity, this episode is for you. And if you want to hear more on these topics, catch Mandy speaking at Snafu Conference 2026 on March 5th. 00:00 Start 02:26 Teaching Self-Belief and Independence Robin notes Mandy has young kids and a diverse career (performing arts → VP of a name-brand company → writing books). Robin asks: "What are the skills that you want your children to develop, to stay resilient in the world and the world of work that they're gonna grow up in?" Emphasis on meta-skills. Mandy's response: Core skills She loves the question, didn't expect it, finds it a "thrilling ride." Observes Robin tends to "put things out there before they exist" (e.g., talking about having children before actually having them). Skill 1: Envisioning possibilities "Envision the end, believe that it will happen and it is much more likely to happen." Teaching children to see limitless possibilities if they believe in them. Skill 2: Independence Examples: brushing their own hair, putting on clothes, asking strangers questions. One daughter in Girl Scouts: learning sales skills by approaching strangers to sell cookies. Independence builds confidence and problem-solving abilities for small and big life challenges. Skill 3: Self-belief / Self-worth Tied to independence. Helps children navigate life and career successfully. Robin asks about teaching self-belief Context: Mandy's kids are 6 and 9 years old (two girls). Mandy's approach to teaching self-belief Combination of: Words Mandy uses when speaking to them. Words encouraged for the children to use about themselves. Example of shifting praise from appearance to effort/creativity: Instead of "You look so pretty today" → "Wow, I love the creativity that you put into your outfit." Reason: "The voice that I use, the words that I choose, they're gonna receive that and internalize it." Corrective, supportive language when children doubt themselves: Example: Child says, "I'm so stupid, I can't figure out this math problem." Mandy responds: "Oh wow. That's something that we can figure out together. And the good news is I know that you are so smart and that you can figure this out, so let's work together to figure it out." Asking reflective questions to understand their inner thoughts: Example: "What's it like to be you? What's it like to be inside your head?" Child's response: "Well, you worry a lot," which Mandy found telling and insightful. Emphasizes coming from a place of curiosity to check in on a child's self-worth and self-identity journey. 04:30 Professional Journey and Role of VP of Internal Comms Robin sets up the question about professional development Notes Mandy has mentored lots of people. Wants to understand: Mandy's role as VP of Internal Communications (what that means). How she supports others professionally. How her own professional growth has been supported. Context: Robin just finished a workshop for professionals on selling themselves, asking for promotions, and stepping forward in their careers. Emphasizes that she doesn't consider herself an expert but learns from conversations with experienced people like Mandy. Mandy explains her role and path Career path has been "a winding road." Did not study internal communications; discovered it later. Finds her job fun, though sometimes stressful: "I often think I might have the most fun job in the world. I mean, it, it can be stressful and it can't, you know, there are days where you wanna bang your head against the wall, but by and large, I love my job. It is so fun." Internal communications responsibility: Translate company strategy into something employees understand and are excited about. Example: Translate business plan for 2026 to 2,800 employees. Team's work includes: Internal emails. PowerPoints for global town halls. Speaking points for leaders. Infusing fun into company culture via intranet stories (culture, customers, innovation). Quick turnaround on timely stories (example: employee running seven marathons on seven continents; story created within 24 hours). Storytelling and theater skills are key: Coaching leaders for presentations: hand gestures, voice projection, camera presence. Mandy notes shared theater background with Robin: "You and I are both thespian, so we come from theater backgrounds." Robin summarizes role Sounds like a mix of HR and sales: supporting employee development while "selling" them on the company. Mandy elaborates on impact and mentorship Loves making a difference in employees' lives by giving information and support. Works closely with HR (Human Resources) to: Provide learning and development opportunities. Give feedback. Help managers improve. Wrote a book to guide navigating internal careers and relationships. Mentorship importance: Mentors help accelerate careers in any organization. Mandy's career journey Started studying apparel merchandising at Indiana University (with Kelley School of Business minor). Shifted from pre-med → theater → journalism → apparel merchandising. Took full advantage of career fairs and recruiter networking at Kelley School of Business. "The way that I've gotten jobs is not through applying online, it's through knowing somebody, through having a relationship." First role at Gap Inc.: rotational Retail Management Training Program (RMP). Some roles enjoyable, some less so; realized she loved the company even if some jobs weren't ideal. Mentor influence: Met Bobby Stillton, president of Gap Foundation, who inspired her with work empowering women and girls. Took a 15-minute conversation with Bobby and got an entry-level communications role. Career growth happened through mentorship, internal networking, and alignment with company she loved. Advice for her daughters (Robin's question) Flash-forward perspective: post-college or early career. How to start a career in corporate / large organizations: Increase "luck surface area" (exposure to opportunities). Network in a savvy way. Ask at the right times. Build influence to get ahead. Mentorship and internal relationships are key, not just applying for jobs online. 12:15 Career Advice and Building Relationships Initial advice: "Well first I would say always call your mom. Ask for advice. I'm right here, honey, anytime." Three keys to success: Relationships Expand your network. "You say yes to everything, especially early in your career." Examples: sit in on meetings, observe special projects, help behind the scenes. Benefits: Increases credibility. Shows people you can do anything. Reputation Build a reputation as confident, qualified, and capable. Online presence: Example: LinkedIn profile—professional, up-to-date, connected to network. Be a sponsor/advocate for your company (school, office, etc.). Monthly posts suggested: team photos, events, showing responsibility and trust. Offline reputation: Deliver results better than expected. "Deliver on the things that you said you were gonna do and do a better job than people expected of you." Resilience Not taught from books—learned through experience. Build resilience through preparation, not "fake it till you make it." Preparation includes: practicing presentations, thinking through narratives, blocking time before/after to collect thoughts and connect with people. "Preparation is my headline … that's part of what creates resilience." Mandy turns the question to Robin: "I wanna ask you too, I mean, Robin, you, you live and breathe this every day too. What do you think are the keys to success?" Robin agrees with preparation as key. Value of service work: Suggests working in service (food, hospitality) teaches humility. "I've never met somebody I think even ever in my life who is super entitled and profoundly ungrateful, who has worked a service job for any length of time." Robin's personal experience with service work: First business: selling pumpkins at Robin's Pumpkin Patch (age 5). Key formative experience: running Robin's Cafe (2016, opened with no restaurant experience, on three weeks' notice). Ran the cafe for 3 years, sold it on Craigslist. Served multiple stakeholders: nonprofit, staff (~15 employees), investors ($40,000 raised from family/friends). Trial by fire: unprepared first days—no full menu, no recipes, huge rush events. Concept of MI Plus: "Everything in its place" as preparation principle. Connecting service experience to corporate storytelling: Current business: Zandr Media (videos, corporate storytelling). Preparation is critical: Know who's where, what will be captured, and what the final asset looks like. Limited fixes in post-production, even with AI tools. Reinforces importance of preparation through repeated experience. Advice for future children / young people: Robin would encourage service jobs for kids for months or a year. Teaches: Sleep management, personal presentation, confidence, energy. "Deciding that I'm going to show up professionally … well … energetically." Emphasizes relentless optimism: positivity is a superpower. Experience shows contrast between being prepared and unprepared—learning from both is crucial. 16:36 The Importance of Service Jobs and Resilience Service jobs as formative experience: Worked as a waitress early in her career (teenager). Describes it as "the hardest job of my life". Challenges included: Remembering orders (memory). Constant multitasking. Dealing with different personalities and attitudes. Maintaining positivity and optimism through long shifts (e.g., nine-hour shifts). Fully agrees with Robin: service jobs teach humility and preparation. Optimism as a superpower: "I totally agree too that optimism is a superpower. I think optimism is my superpower." Writes about this concept in her book. Believes everyone has at least one superpower, and successful careers involve identifying and leaning into that superpower. Robin asks about the book Why did Mandy write the book? Inspiration behind the book? Also wants a deep dive into the writing process for her own interest. Mandy's inspiration and purpose of the book Title: "Corporating: Three Ways to Win At Work" Primary goal: Scale mentorship. Realized as she reached VP level, people wanted career advice. Increased visibility through: Position as VP. Connection with alma mater (Indiana University). Active presence on LinkedIn. Result: Many young professionals seeking mentorship. Challenge: Not sustainable to mentor individually. Solution: Writing a book allows her to scale mentorship without minimizing impact. Secondary goals / personal motivations: Acts as a form of "corporate therapy": Reflects on first 10 years of her career. Acknowledges both successes and stumbles. Helps process trials and tribulations. Provides perspective and gratitude for lessons learned. Fun aspect: as a writer, enjoyed formatting and condensing experiences into a digestible form for readers. Legacy and contribution: "I had something that I could contribute meaningfully to the world … as part of my own legacy … I do wanna leave this world feeling like I contributed something positive. So this is one of my marks."   21:37 Writing a Book and Creative Pursuits Robin asks Mandy about the writing process: "What's writing been like for you? Just the, the process of distilling your thinking into something permanent." Mandy: Writing process and finding the "25th hour" Loves writing: "I love writing, so the writing has been first and foremost fun." Where she wrote the book: Mostly from the passenger seat of her car. She's a working mom and didn't have traditional writing time. Advice from mentor Gary Magenta: "Mandy, you're gonna have to find the 25th hour." She found that "25th hour" in her car. Practical examples: During birthday party drop-offs: "Oh good. It's a drop off party. Bye. Bye, honey. See you in two hours. I'll be in the driveway. In my car. If you need anything, please don't need anything." Would write for 1.5–2 hours. During Girl Scouts, swim, any activity. On airplanes: Finished the book on an eight-hour flight back from Germany. It was her 40th birthday (June 28). "Okay, I did it." Realization moment: "You chip away at it enough that you realize, oh, I have a book." Robin: On parents and prioritization Parents told him: "When you have kids, you just find a way." Children create: Stricter prioritization. A necessary forcing function. Mandy's self-reflection: "I believe that I am an inherently lazy person, to be totally honest with you." But she's driven by deadlines and deliverables. Kids eliminate "lazy days": No more slow Saturdays watching Netflix. "They get up. You get up, you have to feed these people like there's a human relying on you." Motherhood forces motivation: "My inherent laziness has been completely wiped away the past nine years." Writing happened in small windows of time. Importance of creative outlet: Having something for yourself fuels the rest of life. Examples: writing, crocheting, quilting, music. Creativity energizes other areas of life. Robin mentions The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss. Advice from that book: Have something outside your day job that fuels you. For Robin: Physical practice (gym, handstands, gymnastics, ballet, capoeira, surfing). It's a place to: Celebrate. Feel progress. Win, even if work is struggling. Example: If tickets aren't selling. If newsletter flops. If client relationships are hard. Physical training becomes the "anchor win." Mandy's writing took over two years. Why? She got distracted writing a musical version of the book. There is now: "Corporating: The Book" "Corporating: The Musical" Three songs produced online. Collaboration with composer Eric Chaney. Inspiration from book: Time, Talent, Energy (recommended by former boss Sarah Miran). Concept: we have limited time, talent, and energy. Advice: Follow your energy when possible. If you're flowing creatively, go with it (unless there's an urgent deadline). You'll produce better work. She believes: The book is better because she created the musical. Musical helps during speaking engagements. Sometimes she sings during talks. Why music? Attention spans are short. Not just Gen Z — everyone is distracted. Music keeps people engaged. "I'm not just gonna tell you about the three ways to win at work. I'm gonna sing it for you too." Robin on capturing attention If you can hold attention of: Five-year-olds. Thirteen-year-olds. You can hold anyone's attention. Shares story: In Alabama filming for Department of Education. Interviewed Alabama Teacher of the Year (Katie). She has taught for 20 years (kindergarten through older students). Observed: High enthusiasm. High energy. Willingness to be ridiculous to capture attention. Key insight: Engagement requires energy and presence. 28:37 The Power of Music in Capturing Attention Mandy's part of a group called Mic Drop Workshop. Led by Lindsay (last name unclear in transcript) and Jess Tro. They meet once a month. Each session focuses on improving a different performance skill. The session she describes focused on facial expressions. Exercise they did: Tell a story with monotone voice and no facial expressions. Tell the story "over the top clown like, go really big, something that feels so ridiculous." Tell it the way you normally would. Result: Her group had four people. "Every single one of us liked number two better than one or three." Why version two worked best: When people are emotive and expressive: It's more fun to watch. It's more entertaining. It's more engaging. Connection to kids and storytelling: Think of how you tell stories to five-year-olds: Whisper. Get loud. Get soft. Use dynamic shifts. The same applies on stage. Musical integration: Music is another tool for keeping attention. Helps maintain engagement in a distracted world. Robin: Hiring for energy and presence Talks about hiring his colleague Zach Fish. Technical producer for: Responsive Conference. Snafu Conference. Freelancer Robin works with often. Why Robin hires Zach: Yes, he's technically excellent. But more importantly: "He's a ball of positive energy and delight and super capable and confident, but also just pleasant to be with." Robin's hiring insight: If he has a choice, he chooses Zach. Why? "I feel better." Energy and presence influence hiring decisions. Zach's background: Teaches weekly acrobatics classes for kids in Berkeley. He's used to engaging audiences. That translates into professional presence. Robin: Energy is learnable When thinking about: Who to hire. Who to promote. Who to give opportunities to. Traits that matter: Enthusiasm. Positivity. Big energy. Being "over the top" when needed. Important insight: This isn't necessarily a God-given gift. It can be learned. Like music or performance. Like anything else. 31:00 The Importance of Positive Work Relationships Mandy reflects on: The tension between loud voices and quiet voices. "Oftentimes the person who is the loudest is the one who gets to talk the most, but the person who's the quietest is the one who maybe has the best ideas." Core question: How do you exist in a world where both of those things are true? Parenting lens: One daughter is quieter than the other. Important to: Encourage authenticity. Teach the skill of using your voice loudly when needed. It's not about changing personality. It's about equipping someone to advocate for themselves when necessary Book is targeted at: Students about to enter the corporate world. Early-career professionals. Intentional writing decision: Exactly 100 pages. Purpose: "To the point, practical advice." Holds attention. Digestible. Designed for distracted readers. Emotional honesty: Excited but nervous to reconnect with students. Acknowledges: The world has changed. It's been a while since she was in college. Advice she's trying to live: Know your audience Core principle: "Get to know your audience. Like really get in there and figure out who they are." Pre-book launch tour purpose: Visiting universities (including her alma mater). Observing students. Understanding: Their learning environment. Their day-to-day experiences. The world they're stepping into. Communication principle: Knowing your audience is essential in communications. Also essential in career-building. If you have a vision of where you want to go: "Try to find a way to get there before you're there." Tactics: Meet people in those roles. Shake their hands. Have coffee. Sit in those seats. Walk those halls. See how it feels. Idea: Test the future before committing to it. Reduce uncertainty through proximity. What if you don't have a vision? Robin pushes back thoughtfully: What about people who: Don't know what they want to do? Aren't sure about staying at a company? Aren't sure about career vs. business vs. stay-at-home parent? Acknowledges: There's abundance in the world. Attention is fragmented. Implied tension: How do you move forward without clarity? 35:13 Mentorship and Career Guidance How to help someone figure out what's next Start with questions, not answers A mentor's primary job: ask questions from a place of curiosity Especially when someone is struggling with what they want to do or their career direction Key questions: What brings you joy? What gives you energy? What's the dream? Imagine retirement — what does that look like? Example: A financial advisor made Mandy and her husband define retirement vision; then work backwards (condo in New Zealand, annual family vacations) Clarify what actually matters Distinguish life priorities: Security → corporate job; Teamwork → corporate environment; Variety and daily interaction → specific roles Mentoring becomes a checklist: Joy, strengths, lifestyle, financial expectations, work environment preferences Then make connections: Introduce them to people in relevant environments, encourage informational interviews You don't know what you don't know Trial and error is inevitable Build network intentionally: Shadow people, observe, talk to parents' friends, friends of friends Even experienced professionals have untapped opportunities Stay curious and do the legwork Mixing personal and professional identity Confidence to bring personal interests into corporate work comes from strategy plus luck Example: Prologis 2021, senior leaders joked about forming a band; Mandy spoke up, became lead singer CEO took interest after first performance, supported book launch She didn't always feel this way Early corporate years: Feel like a "corporate robot," worrying about jargon, meetings, email etiquette, blending in Book explores blending in while standing out Advice for bringing full self to work Don't hide it, but don't force it; weave into casual conversation Find advocates: Amazing bosses vs terrible ones, learn from both Mentorship shaped her framework: Relationships, reputation, and resilience Resilience and rejection Theater as rejection bootcamp: Auditions, constant rejection Foundations of resilience: Surround yourself with supportive people, develop intrinsic self-worth, know you are worthy Creating conditions for success Age 11 audition story: Last-minute opportunity, director asked her to sing, she sang and got the part Why it worked: Connections (aunt in play), parent support, director willing to take a chance, she showed up Resilience is not just toughing it out: Have support systems, build self-worth, seek opportunity, create favorable conditions, step forward when luck opens a door 44:18 Overcoming Rejection and Building Resilience First show experiences Robin's first stage production is uncertain; she had to think carefully At 17, walked into a gymnastics gym after being a cross country runner for ten years, burnt out from running Cold-called gyms from the Yellow Pages; most rejected her for adult classes, one offered adult classes twice a week That led to juggling, circus, fencing, capa, rock climbing — a "Cambrian explosion" of movement opportunities About a year and a half later, walked into a ballet studio in corduroy and a button-up, no ballet shoes; first ballet teacher was Eric Skinner at Reed College, surrounded by former professional ballerinas First internal college production was his first show; ten years later performed as an acrobat with the San Francisco Opera in 2013, six acrobats among 200 people on stage, four-hour shows with multiple costume changes and backflips Relationship to AI and the evolving world of work Mandy never asks her daughters "What do you want to be?" because jobs today may not exist in the future Focus on interests: plants, how things are built, areas of curiosity for future generations Coaching her team: Highly capable, competent, invested in tools and technology for digital signage, webinars, emails, data-driven insights, videos Approach AI with cautious optimism: Adopt early, embrace technology, use it to enhance work rather than replace it Example: Uses a bot for scheduling efficiency, brainstorming; enhances job performance by integrating AI from day one Advice: Approach AI with curiosity, not fear; embrace tools to be smarter and more efficient, stay ahead in careers 53:05 Where to Find Mandy Mandy will be speaking at Snafu Conference on March 5, discussing rejection and overcoming it. Author and speaking information: mandymooney.com LinkedIn: Mandy Mooney Music available under her real name, Mandy Mooney, on streaming platforms.  

Triplett emphasizes that empathy is the most critical tool in a sales professional's arsenal. He argues that making a client feel accurately understood is more influential than price, product quality, or specific scripts. A central focus of the discussion is the "recap" technique, where the contractor paraphrases a client's story and emotions to build profound trust before discussing project costs. The group explores how to avoid robotic repetition by weaving personal details and specific "buzzwords" into a narrative that demonstrates genuine care. Additionally, the participants troubleshoot real-world challenges, such as managing high-pressure calls and using emerging technology to qualify leads remotely.  Key Takeaways:  Prioritize showing empathy over perfecting your sales script or pricing because it acts as a multiplier for all other professional skills. Perform a detailed recap at the end of a conversation to repeat a client's story back to them in a way that proves they have been accurately understood. Distinguish between empathy and agreement so you can understand a person's perspective without necessarily supporting their intended course of action. Always ask for explicit permission before transitioning a conversation toward sensitive topics like budget or pricing to build trust and maintain a respectful tone. Slow down the pace of a high-pressure interaction by explicitly mentioning that you are taking notes to ensure no important details are missed.

A "Moneyball" Approach to Fleet Composition: Colleague Jerry Hendrix argues for a balanced fleet mix, using a "Moneyball" analogy to distinguish between high-end warfighting assets and smaller ships for persistent presence, advocating for new Constellation-class frigates as utility vessels and upgrading existing Arleigh Burke destroyers to rapidly address near-term threats. 1936

In this episode of Behind the Knife, the minimally invasive surgery (MIS) team dives deep into the evolving field of common bile duct exploration (CBDE). From the historical context of laparoscopic approaches to the latest advances including robotic-assisted techniques, Drs. Shaina Eckhouse, James Jung, Zachary Weitzner, and Joey Lew discuss key evidence shaping modern practice. Listeners will learn about indications and anatomy guiding trans-cystic versus trans-choledochal approaches, practical tips for safe stone clearance, and critical considerations around learning curves and team coordination for robotic procedures. The episode also highlights important studies comparing single-stage laparoscopic CBDE with staged ERCP and cholecystectomy, emphasizing outcomes such as stone clearance, pancreatitis rates, and hospital length of stay. This comprehensive overview is a must-listen for MIS and acute care surgeons interested in optimizing the management of choledocholithiasis and streamlining patient care with minimally invasive techniques. Hosts:  - Shaina Eckhouse, MD, Bariatric Surgery Medical Director and Vice Chair of Clinical Operations, Department of Surgery, Duke University - James Jung, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Duke University - Zachary Weitzner, MD, Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery Fellow, Duke University, @ZachWeitznerMD - Joey Lew, MD, MFA, Surgical resident PGY-3, Duke University, @lew__actually Learning Goals:  By the end of this episode, listeners will be able to: -  Describe the historical approaches to managing choledocholithiasis, including staged interventions and the evolution toward single-stage laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (CBDE). -  Summarize key clinical evidence comparing CBDE and ERCP, including landmark studies and meta-analyses evaluating outcomes, complications, and trends over time.​ - Distinguish between transcystic and transcholedochal approaches to CBDE, explaining indications, contraindications, and technical nuances for each technique.​ -  Identify appropriate candidates for transcystic exploration based on cystic duct anatomy and stone characteristics.​ - Recognize the impact of newer surgical technologies—such as digital choledochoscopy, Spyglass, and robotic platforms—on CBDE practice, efficiency, and safety.​ - Discuss the importance of multidisciplinary teamwork, preparation, and perioperative planning for successful CBDE, particularly in complex or altered anatomy cases.​​ - Appraise the learning curve and quality of evidence for new CBDE procedures, outlining the need for mentorship, ongoing training, and knowing when to collaborate with GI or hepatopancreaticobiliary (HPB) surgery.​ - Outline approaches and bailout strategies for challenging cases, including patients with surgically altered anatomy and use of adjuncts such as intraoperative cholangiography (IOC), feeding tube placement, and Fanelli stents.​​ - Evaluate safety outcomes and limitations associated with robotic-assisted CBDE and single-stage management, incorporating recent data from population-based studies.​ -  Reflect on strategies for tailoring CBDE techniques to individual patient anatomy, surgeon experience, and available resources, advocating for evidence-based practice and continuous learning. References: -  Giurgiu DI, Margulies DR, Carroll BJ, et al. Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration: Long-term Outcome. Arch Surg. 1999;134(8):839-844. doi:10.1001/archsurg.134.8.839 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10443806/ -  Lyu Y, Cheng Y, Li T, Cheng B, Jin X. Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration plus cholecystectomy versus endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography plus laparoscopic cholecystectomy for cholecystocholedocholithiasis: a meta-analysis. Surg Endosc. 2019;33(10):3275-3286. doi:10.1007/s00464-018-06613-w https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30511313/ - Bekheit M, Smith R, Ramsay G, Soggiu F, Ghazanfar M, Ahmed I. Meta‐analysis of laparoscopic transcystic versus transcholedochal common bile duct exploration for choledocholithiasis. BJS Open. 2019;3(3):242-251. doi:10.1002/bjs5.50132 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31183439/ - Cironi K, Martin MJ. Reclaim the duct! Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration for the acute care surgeon. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open. 2025;10(Suppl 1). doi:10.1136/tsaco-2025-001821 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40255986/ - Zhang C, Cheung DC, Johnson E, et al. Robotic Common Bile Duct Exploration for Choledocholithiasis. JSLS J Soc Laparosc Robot Surg. 2025;29(1):e2024.00075. doi:10.4293/JSLS.2024.00075 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40144383/ - Kalata S, Thumma JR, Norton EC, Dimick JB, Sheetz KH. Comparative Safety of Robotic-Assisted vs Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. JAMA Surg. 2023;158(12):1303-1310. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2023.4389 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37728932/ Ad Disclosure: Visit goremedical.com/btkpod to learn more about GORE® SYNECOR Biomaterial, including supporting references and disclaimers for the presented content. Refer to Instructions for Use at eifu.goremedical.com for a complete description of all applicable indications, warnings, precautions and contraindications for the markets where this product is available. 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