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Welcome to the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast! In today's episode, we get real about the storms we face and the strength it takes to rise above them.Ethan A. Poetic, a native of Coatesville, PA, now resides in Lancaster, PA. He is the CEO & Founder of Ethan A. Poetic, LLC, empowering people to overcome adversities, life's challenges, and hardships. After surviving a near-fatal car accident and high-risk surgery, he was declared a Walking Living Miracle.Ethan is a Keynote Speaker, Life Coach, Mentor, Mental Health Advocate, Self-Published Author, Certified Mediator, and Restorative Justice Facilitator. He inspires youth and adults through school programs, community events, and public speaking, drawing from his own experiences with poverty, single-parent upbringing, and the need for positive leadership.He's been honored with numerous awards and recognitions, including Pennsylvania Commonwealth Citations, a Proclamation from Lancaster City, features on WGAL TV, CBS 21, 6ABC News, LNP, WFMZ TV, and WiTF Radio, and the NAACP Community Engagement Award. He also received the Distinguished Alumni Award from HACC.Ethan's autobiography, “The Inspirational Story of Ethan A. Poetic,” is available in print, eBook, and audio on Amazon, Audible, Apple, Spotify, Target, Walmart, and more.Connect with Ethan Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanapoetic1/https://www.facebook.com/ethan.vaughn2/https://www.instagram.com/ethanpoetic23/https://www.youtube.com/@Ethanpoetic23https://www.tiktok.com/@ethanpoetic23https://ethanspeaks.com/Grab the freebie here: https://6abc.com/philly-proud-ethan-a-poetic-car-crash-survivor/14302428/===================================If you enjoyed this episode, remember to hit the like button and subscribe. Then share this episode with your friends.Thanks for watching the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast. This podcast is part of the Digital Trailblazer family of podcasts. To learn more about Digital Trailblazer and what we do to help entrepreneurs, go to DigitalTrailblazer.com.Are you a coach, consultant, expert, or online course creator? Then we'd love to invite you to our FREE Facebook Group where you can learn the best strategies to land more high-ticket clients and customers. QUICK LINKS: APPLY TO BE FEATURED: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/podcast-guest-applicationDIGITAL TRAILBLAZER: https://digitaltrailblazer.com/

Joe Pardavila sits down with Merle Symes, author of The Innovation Edge: How Large Companies Lose It and How to Get It Back, to explore the challenges and nuances of fostering innovation in established organizations.Merle breaks down the critical differences between incremental and strategic innovation, explaining why traditional project management methods often fail when applied to groundbreaking ideas. The conversation delves into the "S-Curve Paradox," where companies at their peak success are most vulnerable to disruption, and the concept of "intelligent failure"—how to fail purposefully and learn from setbacks without stifling creativity.Joe and Merle also discuss the cultural barriers to innovation, including short-termism, the "check-the-box" mentality, and the need for leadership to embrace an "ambidextrous" approach—balancing immediate goals with long-term vision. Through real-world examples like Kodak, Blockbuster, and Intel, they highlight the consequences of resting on past successes and missing emerging opportunities.Touching on the role of AI and the importance of organizational mindset, this episode offers actionable insights for leaders aiming to reignite innovation in their teams. Whether you're navigating corporate inertia or looking to build a culture of continuous reinvention, Merle's expertise provides a roadmap for staying ahead in an ever-evolving business landscape.Merle Symes works with senior management teams to help them realize their aspirations through agile strategy, high-impact innovation, and business performance. He has assisted senior management teams in organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to early-stage ventures.Mr. Symes has developed a number of leading-edge principles and tools for enhancing business success. It includes a process for creating Innovation by Design® in strategically targeted areas, project management methods and active risk management tools for managing high return/higher risk innovation, and business performance initiatives and guidelines for helping management teams develop a more entrepreneurial and innovative culture.In his 50-year career, Mr. Symes has held a number of executive positions and he brings real-world knowledge and experience to leading-edge methods and practices. Most recently he has served as CEO of the tech venture, Graematter. His previous positions include President of Ulrich Medical, a U.S. subsidiary of a German medical device company. Prior to that he held the position of Vice President, External Technology for Bausch & Lomb where his organization established a process for locating and acquiring external technology that was recognized by the Corporate Executive Board as being one of the top five best practices, as identified in their research of major companies.Mr. Symes has served in executive positions in both the U.S. and Europe, including turnaround situations. Prior to Bausch & Lomb, he held positions in Wyeth (now part of Pfizer), Monsanto and Dupont. He regularly advises boards of directors and has held board director positions on both public and privately held companies as well as university and charitable organizations. He is affiliated with and serves as a Managing Director of The Walden Group, a boutique New York investment bank specializing in M&A in the medical industry.Mr. Symes has an MBA from the Wharton Graduate School and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology where he has been honored with their Distinguished Alumni Award and serves as Chairman of their University Advisory Board.

How can we shape the next generation of leaders in a divided world? Dr. Josh McConkey, an award-winning author, emergency physician, and military leader, shares insights on leadership, mental health, and community engagement. Learn how to lead with integrity and inspire others to make a difference.=============================

We know how important it is to be inspired by both big businesses and individuals, which is why we are excited to present Talking Leaders, a monthly initiative from the AHDB which will see a series of inspirational speakers share their life experiences and deliver impactful stories to the AgriLeader community.In this episode of Talking Leaders we delved into the inspiring journey of Catherine Marriott OAM, a trailblazer in agriculture, leadership, and sustainability. With over 20 years of experience across executive roles, governance, and consultancy, Catherine has a unique ability to bridge the worlds of practical farming, science and global ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) policy.We explored her insights on the evolving sustainability landscape, the critical role of leadership in agriculture, and her experience with Australian- and global farmers to navigate emerging market and environmental expectations. Catherine has worked as an executive, a non-executive director and consulting roles in the agricultural, research and regional development sectors in Australia and internationally. During this time, she has become a proven business leader, communicator and organisational renovator, focused mostly on leadership development, advocacy and delivering innovative solutions for the industries in which she works.Catherine is currently completing her Nuffield Scholarship with a focus on the impact and influence of global ESG policy on Australian farmers. Understanding the changing ESG and sustainability landscape globally is paramount to ensuring farmers are prepared for changing market options and both public and private sector expectations.She uses her Rural Science degree to understand the technical aspects of agriculture, while her experience in business, leadership deveopment and governance helps maximise efficiency and outcomes for the organisations for whom she works. Catherine has worked as a beef industry consultant, an entrepreneur, a farmer member based, organisational CEO and has sat on several NFP and public sector boards both in Australia and Internationally.She received a 2022 Queens Birthday Honors, Order of Australia Medal for contribution to agriculture and rural communities, is UNE's 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, a graduate of the Australian Rural Leadership Program, a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and was the 2012 WA Rural Women of the Year.Hear how Catherine's bold thinking, global perspective, and passion for empowering others continue to shape the future of agriculture and rural communities worldwide. It's a great listen!

Today, we delve into the complex world of legal nurse consulting with Pat Iyer, who joins hosts Jen and Tim Kane to unravel the biggest mistakes new LNCs make when starting their journeys. This episode promises to be a goldmine of insights and practical advice for those looking to navigate the intricate landscape of legal nurse consulting. Pat, a seasoned LNC and business coach, sheds light on common pitfalls and offers strategies to help LNCs avoid them. Whether it's understanding your niche, pricing your services effectively, or building valuable connections, this episode covers it all. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best and take your LNC business to new heights. Tune in now for an enlightening discussion full of wisdom, tips, and unforgettable stories. How to Avoid Common LNC Mistakes Podcast Addresses these Questions: What are the common mistakes that new LNCs make and how can they avoid them? Why is it essential for LNCs to define their target audience and the specific services they offer? How can LNCs effectively set and communicate their rates to attorneys? What strategies can LNCs use to follow up with attorneys and build successful relationships? Why is investing in business and marketing skills crucial for the success of a Legal Nurse Consulting business? Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu. Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z04mRlqqapw Are you finding it tough to Grow Your LNC Business? You are not alone! Join us for the 12th LNC SUCCESS® 3-DAY ONLINE CONFERENCE on November 13, 14, & 15, 2025! It's a chance to learn how to overcome common challenges and gain the skills you need to succeed in legal nurse consulting. Connect with industry experts who will share practical strategies for standing out, building strong relationships with attorneys, and effectively presenting your value. No matter your experience level, this conference will empower you to discover fresh opportunities and advance your business. What to Expect Expert-Led Sessions: Engage with sessions led by top industry professionals. Interactive Workshops: Participate in hands-on workshops designed to enhance your consulting skills. Networking Opportunities: Build lasting connections with peers and potential clients. Resource Materials: Receive exclusive materials that will support your ongoing professional development. Don't miss this chance to make a real impact on your business. Register Today Secure your spot at the 12th LNC SUCCESS® 3-DAY ONLINE CONFERENCE on November 13, 14, & 15, 2025, and take your first step toward becoming a leading legal nurse consultant! We look forward to welcoming you to this pivotal event in February 2025! Your Presenters for How to Avoid Common LNC Mistakes Tim Kane I am an RN of 20 years. I have been observing DMEs since 2012. I recently passed gone over 1000 DMEs since I started. My Alma Mater in 2015 gave me the Distinguished Alumni Award for developing a nursing business. I entered the nursing world after working as a Police Officer in a small town outside Buffalo NY. My law enforcement job had me in the local ER and that made my decision to enter the field of nursing. Connect with Tim Kane by email at timlnc55@gmail.com Pat Iyer Pat Iyer is a seasoned legal nurse consultant and business coach with a rich tapestry of experience spanning over 30 years. Renowned for her keen skills in financial strategy and collection, Pat successfully ran a legal nurse consulting firm that achieved annual sales exceeding $1 million for the last five years of its operation. Despite declaring that "numbers are not my friends,

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Susan Ann Davis. The two talk about resilience in the face of challenges, the importance of mentorship and community among women in business, and the strategic choices involved in scaling a company globally. In this episode, we discuss: How Susan's career path veered from law school ambitions to falling in love with Washington D.C.'s vibrant environment, leading her to strategic communications instead. Why mentorship is vital, rooted in Susan's experiences and efforts to create supportive networks like the International Women's Forum. Being unafraid to take risks and the power of listening more than talking to drive success. Handling difficult situations and failures. Overcoming challenges as a female business owner     Susan Ann Davis-President of SDI is a pioneering woman business owner who opened her agency when relatively few women were experiencing success in the business world, and fewer still owned their own business. Over decades, she has grown SDI into a global public affairs and strategic communications powerhouse, receiving accolades and recognition from industry peers and earning the respect of business and government leaders around the world. Internationally known for her expertise in strategic positioning, reputation management, government relations, and crisis communications, Davis has provided counsel to government and industry leaders on six continents and was a strategic U.S. advisor to the Irish Bishops Conference for the Vatican World Meeting of Families and the papal visit to Ireland. She is a co-founder of IPREX, a global agency network covering 100 markets worldwide. Davis has worked with more than a dozen countries on issues ranging from economic crisis to nation building and trade expansion. And for decades she has been a strategic communications and public affairs consultant on U.S. military and veterans' issues for the defense industry and to multiple Secretaries of Defense, DOD agencies, service branches and support organizations. Over her professional career, Davis has played a key strategic communications and government relations role in high-profile crises ranging from reputation management, product liability litigation to airline crashes, environmental threats, and foreign government economic crises, affording her deep insight into senior management policy, planning, execution, and decision making. And as a leader and business visionary, she is expert at developing engagement, media, and business opportunities for executives throughout the globe. She led the Global Irish Forum recommendation for Ireland to develop as a global hub for smart aging technologies, products, design and services, was a founder of Smart Ageing Living Labs of Ireland, and a former producer of a White House Conference on Aging and Silicon Valley Venture Boomer Summits. A lifelong advocate for social entrepreneurship, democracy building and leadership development for women, she is board chair emeritus of Vital Voices Global Partnership, the preeminent NGO that trains and empowers emerging women leaders in 115 countries. She was a founder and the first international president of the International Women's Forum, the global leadership organization now representing more than 7000 women of achievement. She serves on numerous philanthropy boards including the American Ireland Fund and the Razia's Ray of Hope Foundation, for which she is board chair. The Foundation continues to educate over 700 girls in rural Afghanistan. Davis chaired the landmark U.S. Ireland Business Summit, creating the groundbreaking US-Ireland R&D Partnership, and has been formally recognized for her leadership by the governments of Ireland and Northern Ireland. She's been named among the Top 100 Irish Americans, 75 Most Influential Irish American Women, and Top 100 Outstanding International Irish Business Leaders, and received the Flax Trust Award for Service to Northern Ireland. Along with then Prince Charles and former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi, Davis received the Global Empowerment Humanitarian Award in the United Kingdom, and she was awarded the Noble Humanitarian Prize in Glasgow, Scotland and the prestigious Order of Merit by the Knights Templar. Among her many professional awards are the Stevie Award for Lifetime Achievement in Business, the Bronze Stevie for Woman of the Year, National Woman Business Owner of the Year, Woman Business Advocate of the United States, and the National Association of Women Business Owners Award for “Outstanding Achievement in National and International Public Affairs.” She was an inaugural honoree for the National Capital Public Relations Society Hall of Fame award and the Biz Bash Special Events Hall of Fame. Washingtonian Magazine called Davis one of “Washington's Most Powerful Women” and the Washington Business Journal has recognized her as one of the Washington D.C. region's most influential businesswomen. A University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate, she has been recognized with the Distinguished Service Award in the Field of Communications and the Distinguished Alumni Award. Website: https://www.susandavis.com/      

Sue Stockdale interviews Jayshree Seth, who was appointed 3M's first ever Chief Science Advocate in 2018 and is using her scientific knowledge, technical expertise and professional experience to advance science, communicate its benefits and the importance of STEM fields to drive innovation.  About Jayshree SethJayshree Seth is a Corporate Scientist at 3M and currently holds 80 patents for a variety of innovations, with several additional pending. She joined 3M in 1993 after an MS and PhD in Chemical Engineering from Clarkson University, New York. She is a Distinguished Alumni Award recipient from her alma mater REC Trichy India, now NIIT Trichy, where she earned a B. Tech. in Chemical Engineering. She is also a member of Carlton Society which is the 3M Science and Innovation “Hall of Fame.” Jayshree is the fourth woman and first female engineer to be inducted. In 2025 she was named to the prestigious Thinkers50 Radar list featuring people those whose ideas will help shape the future of organisations and leadership. Connect with Jayshree Seth via LinkedInTime Stamps01:05 Jayshree's Early Life and STEM Journey03:20 The Power of Curiosity04:51 Becoming a Chief Science Advocate05:18 Understanding Public Perception of Science09:00 Mosaic Building: Jayshree's Problem-Solving Approach13:02 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Innovation22:34 The Role of AI in Innovation25:00 Jayshree's Inspirations and Legacy Connect with Access to Inspiration: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Read our Impact Report and if you would like to support us then Buy Me A CoffeeProducer: Sue Stockdale   Sound Editor: Matias De Ezcurra Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/access-to-inspiration--4156820/support.

Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, is an owner and design principal of Olson Kundig. Kundig has received some of the world's highest design honors, including a National Design Award in Architecture from the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, an Academy Award in Architecture from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and an election to the National Academy as an Academician in Architecture. Most recently, Kundig was awarded the AIA Seattle Medal of Honor as well as a Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Washington. Known for his contextual approach to design, Kundig emphasizes the primacy of the site. His buildings are a direct response to place, often serving as a backdrop to the built, cultural or natural landscapes that surround them. Tom's current projects include homes across North America, Asia, Europe and New Zealand; adaptive reuse projects for a host of different functions; and hospitality projects in the United States, Austria, China, Costa Rica, Mexico, New Zealand, South Korea and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. (Colonel) Josh McConkey is an award-winning/best-selling author and esteemed Emergency Physician with over two decades of clinical experience. He served as a professor at Duke University and maintains Board Certification in Emergency Medicine. With 22 years of military service, Dr. McConkey now commands the 459th Aeromedical Staging Squadron in the US Air Force Reserves, demonstrating exceptional leadership and dedication.Beyond his medical and military achievements, Dr. McConkey has been recognized for his contributions to education and community. He was honored in 2022 with induction into the Alliance, Nebraska Public Schools Hall of Fame and received the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award from Chadron State College. A devoted father of three, his greatest passion lies in shaping future American leaders alongside his wife, Elsa, in Apex, North Carolina.Topics covered in this episode:Loss of Personal FreedomsFear-driven Public PoliciesSuppression of Scientific DebateNatural Immunity Historical Pandemic ResponsesAirborne Disease TransmissionHealth and Lifestyle ImportanceMetabolic Disease and COVID-19Post-War Reintegration StrugglesCombat Trauma and Mental HealthTherapy and Healing JourneyYouth MentorshipTo learn more about Josh McConkey and his work, head over to https://www.weightbehindthespear.com__________________________________________________________We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you would like to be a supporter of the show, head to www.lindseyelmore.com/supporter Your contribution helps us to bring the best guests into our interview chair. Thank you for listening. Come check us out at www.spreaker.com/show/the-lindsey-elmore-showBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lindsey-elmore-show--5952903/support.

Gavin Lurssen has been a mastering engineer since 1991. He is a thirteen-time Grammy nominee and four-time Grammy winner. Artists whose albums he has mastered include Ringo Starr, Jackson Browne, the Foo Fighters, Ben Harper, Queens of the Stone Age, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Eric Clapton, Sara Bareilles, and Chvrches, to name just a few. Soundtracks include Game of Thrones, Jack Ryan, The Mandalorian, Captain Marvel, Black Panther, The Flash and Westworld. He is a graduate of The Berklee College of Music in Boston and is a recipient of their Distinguished Alumni Award.IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:Working with Doug SaxSetting expectations with clients about what they want vs. what they needWhy loudness doesn't matter in masteringHow streaming services alter your musicThe ways that saturation can make your masters sound betterClipping vs saturationWhy the order of your signal chain mattersHow de-essers can be used for more than just correcting sibilanceThe Lurssen Mastering Console pluginHaving clean signal chainsHow gainstaging impacts everything in your signal chainTo learn more about Gavin Lurssen, visit: https://lurssenmastering.com/Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/Want additional help with your music productions?For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.comThe Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/Check out our Sponsors:Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2KSubscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJejYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@MasterYourMixHave questions you'd like answered on the show?Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Please leave a rating and review:https://masteryourmix.com/review/Thanks for listening!

Dr. (Colonel) Josh McConkey is an award-winning/best-selling author and esteemed Emergency Physician with over two decades of clinical experience. He served as a professor at Duke University and maintains Board Certification in Emergency Medicine. With 22 years of military service, Dr. McConkey now commands the 459th Aeromedical Staging Squadron in the US Air Force Reserves, demonstrating exceptional leadership and dedication. Beyond his medical and military achievements, Dr. McConkey has been recognized for his contributions to education and community. He was honored in 2022 with induction into the Alliance, Nebraska Public Schools Hall of Fame and received the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award from Chadron State College. A devoted father of three, his greatest passion lies in shaping future American leaders alongside his wife, Elsa, in Apex, North Carolina.

Dr. (Colonel) Josh McConkey is an award-winning/best-selling author and esteemed Emergency Physician with over two decades of clinical experience. He served as a professor at Duke University and maintains Board Certification in Emergency Medicine. With 22 years of military service, Dr. McConkey now commands the 459th Aeromedical Staging Squadron in the US Air Force Reserves, demonstrating exceptional leadership and dedication.   Beyond his medical and military achievements, Dr. McConkey has been recognized for his contributions to education and community. He was honored in 2022 with induction into the Alliance, Nebraska Public Schools Hall of Fame and received the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award from Chadron State College. A devoted father of three, his greatest passion lies in shaping future American leaders alongside his wife, Elsa, in Apex, North Carolina.   https://www.weightbehindthespear.com https://www.facebook.com/joshua.mcconkey https://twitter.com/mcconkey007 https://www.instagram.com/joshmcconkeymd/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-mcconkey-md/   About The Flare Up Show Find Chrissy Cordingley at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.risethrive.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Flare Up Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Rise and Thrive Wholeness Community on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ Welcome to The Flare Up Show with Chrissy Cordingley. We tackle tough health topics with humor, share epic comeback stories, and explore ways to boost your mind and body. Whether you're feeling meh or need a laugh, join us for expert tips, inspiring chats, and a dash of fun to help you flare up to your best self. Ready to rise and thrive? Tune in and let's set your journey on fire! #TheFlareUpShow #RiseAndThrivePodcast #WholenessCoaching #WholeBeing #WellBeing #ReAlign #ReAlive #ElevateYourLife VIDEO MUSIC Credit; Happy Place Courtesy of ClipChamp Audio version Music Credit: Y2K by Lunareh

Send us a textFor the next several episodes we will be focused on cancer care from the physiological, mental and nutritional and clinical oncology aspects of cancer.  We will also discuss the recent research that promises cures for some cancers.Today, we're excited to welcome Dr. Wendy Garvin Mayo to the show! Dr. Mayo is a healthcare leader with over 20 years of experience in clinical practice, leadership, research, and academia. As the CEO of Collaborative Cancer Care, she's dedicated to transforming mental health support for cancer patients, their families, and oncology professionals.In addition, she's the creator of The Stress Blueprint, a consulting firm helping healthcare professionals manage stress through emotional intelligence. Dr. Mayo's contributions have earned her multiple awards, including the University of Saint Joseph's Distinguished Alumni Award and the University of Connecticut's Outstanding Alumni Award. She's also an accomplished author of SHAPE Your Life: 5-Step Blueprint for Sustainable Stress Management.We can't wait to dive into her wealth of knowledge on stress management, mental health in cancer care, and leadership in healthcare.https:/natureandsciencepodcast.com#podmatch

SCOTT LOGSDON has written the book/lyrics for STICKS & STONES (with composer John McDaniel) which had a premiere concert starred Audra McDonald, Javier Muñoz, and George Salazar for Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation/BC/EFA; 12 DAYS TILL CHRISTMAS (with composer Dana P. Rowe, currently in development as a film with Jerry Mitchell attached); JOYCE JACKSON'S GUIDE TO DATING, (with composer Steve Marzullo) which premiered in Orlando and was seen in concert at 54 Below; AN AMERICAN COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CAROL (with various CMA winning and nominated composers) THE CRINOLYNNS and LOVE (r)EVOLUTION, a song cycle covering 120 years of LGBTQIA+ history, both written with Aaron Gandy. Both STICKS & STONES and JOYCE JACKSON won the Florida Theatrical Association's New Musical Discovery Competition. JOYCE was featured in the NAMT Composer's Concert Series and was a finalist for Richard Rodgers/ Jonathan Larson Awards. Scott has written Broadway specialty lyrics for Roundabout Theater Company's Tribute to Alec Baldwin (directed by Scott Ellis) and the GYPSY OF THE YEAR Competition for the LES MISERABLES company, as well as for notable performers including Jason Alexander. Logsdon was vetted by the Cole Porter estate to rewrite lyrics for the documentary, Fabulously Fake: The Real Life of Kenneth Jay Lane. With Dana P. Rowe, he wrote the theme song for the series Stars In the House. His non-musical plays include THE BOIS (an all-male, contemporary take on the classic play THE WOMEN), which received a staged reading at the Abbey in Orlando, and THE MOURNING AFTER (a dark comedy.) As an actor, he was an originating cast member in the LES MISÉRABLES national company. He's been seen in such roles as Thenardier, Sweeney Todd, Billy Bigelow, Che, El Gallo, and King Herod. He has performed across North America as a soloist with symphonies and as a guest star in the award-winning Sondheim Unplugged at 54 Below in New York City. His many directing credits include CHESS, THE FANTASTICKS, DRIVING MISS DAISY, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, and the southeastern premiere of SECRETS EVERY SMART TRAVELER SHOULD KNOW. He holds a degree in musical theatre from Shenandoah Conservatory and received a Distinguished Alumni Award for work in the field of musical theatre.   Aaron Gandy A specialist in American musical theater and American popular song, Aaron Gandy's concerts and recordings embrace the best of Broadway from Kern to Lloyd-Webber, while encompassing Swing, Jazz and the golden age of Hollywood. Recent recordings include the all-star Jule Styne In Hollywood (PS Classics) and the upcoming Busker Alley (Jay Records). In 2004 he conducted the premiere recording of Kay Swift's Fine & Dandy on PS Classics featuring Broadway's Carolee Carmello and HBO's Mario Cantone. Upcoming recordings include Alec Wilder's Miss Chicken Little (originally broadcast on CBS television in 1953) and a restoration of Walter Donaldson's jazz-age romp Whoopee! Regarded as a leading authority on composer Vincent Youmans, Mr. Gandy restored and conducted the premiere recording of Youmans' final Broadway score Through the Years starring Metropolitan Opera Soprano Heidi Grant Murphy. Mr. Gandy restored the original film orchestrations for Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I, and Irving Berlin's White Christmas. His restoration of the original film orchestrations for Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! was performed by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra in 1997. Mr. Gandy's Broadway credits include Disney's The Lion King, Urinetown, and Dora the Explorer Live! at Radio City Music Hall. He has concertized with The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, The Chicago Humanities Festival, 42nd Street Moon, Cami Hall, San Francisco's 42nd Street Moon, The Museum of Television and Radio, Symphony Space, Tribeca Performing Arts Center and solo appearances with Davis Gaines, Leslie Uggams, Christianne Noll, Jerry Hadley, Jim Dale, Dick Hyman, Lainie Kazan and Glenn Close.

Dr. Josh McConkey, both a colonel and an accomplished best-selling author, has an esteemed career as an emergency physician with more than twenty years of clinical experience. At Duke University, he serves as a professor and is a board-certified specialist in emergency medicine. His notable military background spans over 22 years, during which he currently commands the 459th Aeromedical Staging Squadron in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. Dr. McConkey's leadership and contributions have earned him several awards, including his induction into the Alliance Nebraska Public Schools Hall of Fame in 2022 and the Distinguished Alumni Award from Chadron State College in 2023. In this captivating episode of Mr. Biz Radio, host Ken Wentworth interviews Dr. and Colonel Josh McConkey, who shares his journey through medicine, military, and entrepreneurship. Highlighting significant achievements and challenges, Dr. McConkey explores starting a business, overcoming adversity, and his ethos, "Be the weight behind the spear," which guides his leadership approach. The discussion addresses managing and retaining talent post-COVID, emphasizing resilience and adaptability in the younger workforce. Personal anecdotes underscore ownership and accountability in business. Dr. McConkey's military perspective offers lessons in empowerment, trust, and effective management, providing authentic insights on building robust teams in a dynamic corporate landscape. Key Takeaways: -Dr. McConkey highlights the importance of instilling ownership in employees to boost engagement and performance. -Lessons from Dr. McConkey's military experience offer valuable insights on leadership and resilience. -Strategies to attract and develop young employees in a post-COVID world. -Key lessons from Dr. McConkey's entrepreneurial journey on majority ownership and legal diligence. -Dr. McConkey's belief in contributing significantly by being the supportive force behind success. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mrbiz/support

Tune in for an inspiring conversation with Dr. (Colonel) Josh McConkey, an award-winning, best-selling author and renowned Emergency Physician with over 20 years of clinical expertise.   A former professor at Duke University and a Board-Certified Emergency Medicine specialist, Dr. McConkey also boasts 22 years of distinguished military service.   He currently commands the 459th Aeromedical Staging Squadron in the US Air Force Reserves, exemplifying leadership and dedication.   Dr. McConkey's contributions extend beyond medicine and the military.   Inducted into the Alliance, Nebraska Public Schools Hall of Fame in 2022 and honored with the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award from Chadron State College, he is deeply committed to education and community service.   A proud father of three, he shares his greatest passion—shaping future leaders—alongside his wife, Elsa, in Apex, North Carolina.   Don't miss this incredible discussion on leadership, service, and making a lasting impact!   Learn More Here: https://www.weightbehindthespear.com/   Want to be a guest on WITneSSes? Send Elisha Arowojobe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/elishaarowojobe    

Navigating the mental health crisis in America is a critical conversation! Dr. (and Colonel) Josh McConkey is an award-winning/best-selling author and esteemed Emergency Physician with over two decades of clinical experience. He served as a professor at Duke University and maintains Board Certification in Emergency Medicine. With 22 years of military service, Dr. McConkey now commands the 459th Aeromedical Staging Squadron in the US Air Force Reserves, demonstrating exceptional leadership and dedication. Beyond his medical and military achievements, Dr. McConkey has been recognized for his contributions to education and community. He was honored in 2022 with induction into the Alliance, Nebraska Public Schools Hall of Fame and received the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award from Chadron State College. A devoted father of three, his greatest passion lies in shaping future American leaders alongside his wife, Elsa, in Apex, North Carolina. In episode 503 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Dr. McConkey chose Chadron State College for his undergraduate experience, why he decided to go into the US Army and the US Air Force, how we can fight the mental health crisis that is impacting young people today, how college students can use social media without the negative impact to their mental health, how we can avoid 911 calls over the holidays, how we can teach leadership skills to this generation, how to be a savvy traveler and not be a target in another country, what our listeners will gain by reading his book called "Be the Weight Behind the Spear", and how we're going to get out of the Opioid Crisis in this country.

What does it take to master innovation in companies?It takes a lot of grit, skill, savviness and convincing.My guest in this episode, Jayshree Seth, has been leading the way in innovation in 3M for more than 30 years. So listen for a window into the world of innovation at one of the most successful companies and innovators out there.We talk about what it takes to make innovation really work using her three C's: constraints, context, and commitment. She explains what it takes to convince people to change. Also distilling how to identify the problems that really matter to customers.Jayshree also shares some of her personal journey and the mindset she has used throughout her career to progress and overcome barriers. “The biggest asset for bringing innovation to life is soft skills” – Jayshree SethYou'll hear about:Does it matter about having hard constraints?Context and innovationWhat commitment really works?Focusing on the problems that matterThe mosaic building processBringing people on the innovation journeyThe merits of self-managementJayshree on the 15%Staying vibrant and freshHow Jayshree has overcome barriersWhat does Jayshree's best day look like?About Jayshree Seth:Jayshree is the Corporate Scientist & first ever Chief Science Advocate at 3M. She has a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Clarkson University, New York and holds 80 patents for a variety of innovations. She uses her scientific knowledge, technical expertise and professional experience to communicate the importance and benefits of science in everyday lifeShe is a Distinguished Alumni Award recipient from her alma mater REC Trichy India. She is the author of the books, The Heart of Science – Engineering Footprints, Fingerprints, & Imprints, and The Heart of Science – Engineering Fine Print. Resources:• Profile: https://bit.ly/4bHsxCR• Books: https://bit.ly/3wxv1Vz and https://bit.ly/3UNFqEv• The Three Cs of Sustainable Innovation: https://bit.ly/3KaAh4u• TEDx talk – ‘Why I reframe my why': https://bit.ly/4bi7K97• The Drucker Blog - https://shorturl.at/dwzkD My resources:Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj)Sign up to my Every Day is a Strategy Day newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for modern mindsets and practices to help you get ahead. Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.For more details about me:●      Services (https://rb.gy/ahlcuy) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://rb.gy/dvmg9n) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing https://rb.gy/jlbdds)●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP)●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI)

Joel McKay is an economic development professional, author andformer public relations executive and journalist. He is based inPrince George, B.C. where he is the CEO of NorthernDevelopment, and sits on the boards of the University of NorthernB.C. and Destination B.C.Joel is passionate about British Columbia, especially its vast andrelatively misunderstood north. His writing focuses on the people, places and issues relevant tonorthern and rural communities, typically with a healthy dose of the absurd or supernatural. His short story 'Number Hunnerd', a fish tale set in B.C.'s Cariboo, was published in Tyche Books anthology Water: Selkies, Sirens and Sea Monsters in 2021. His novella, Wolf at the Door, was published in the spring of 2022 and focuses on a disastrous family Thanksgiving dinner. His forthcoming fiction, a short western horror story titled 'Hands', will be published by Brigids Gate Press in the summer of 2022.Joel was previously Director, Communications at Northern Development. During that time he led theAll Charlotte Deerborn wanted was a nice Thanksgivingdinner with family and friends. Too bad for her no one elsewanted to be there. By the time the turkey is carved, oldgrievances, bad behavior and crass remarks havetransformed her dinner party into a disaster. And then awerewolf shows up to do some carving of its own.Wolf at the Door is a fast-paced, absurdist take on moderncreature horror, levering humor and action to highlight howone family comes to grips with what really matters in life.Wolf at the Door - Kindle edition by McKay, Joel. Literature &Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.Wolf at the Door eBook : McKay, Joel: Amazon.ca: Kindle Storecreation and publication of the 'Small Town PR Playbook', a first-of-its-kind how-to book for ruralpublic relations in Canada that won the Don Rennie Award from the Canadian Public RelationsSociety for excellence in government communications. Prior to that, he was Assignment Editor atBusiness in Vancouver Newspaper where his journalism earned him a Jack Webster Award forBusiness, Industry and Economics in 2011, and a nomination for a second Jack Webster Award forMultimedia Reporting in 2012.He has received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Kwantlen Polytechnic University for hisprofessional achievements, and in 2021 was awarded the Chairman's Award from the B.C.Economic Development Association for his contributions to rural development. He has been nameda Top 40 Under 40 by the Prince George Chamber of Commerce, and in 2021 and 2022 was namedone of the 500 most influential business leaders in British Columbia by Business in Vancouver MediaGroup.To request additional review copies or an interview with Joel McKay, please contact MickeyMikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com / 403.464.6925.

GDP Script/ Top Stories for August 27th Publish Date:  August 27th   From the BG AD Group studio, Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Tuesday, August 27th and Happy heavenly Birthday to Paul Reuben. ***08.27.24 – BIRTHDAY – PAUL REUBEN*** I'm Keith Ippolito  and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia Buford Grad Ashton Daniels Excels as Stanford QB Peachtree Corners Business Owner Honored by Berry College ThunderROARus Ready to Compete When Monster Jam Returns to Gwinnett Plus, the stripers report with number 2 prospect AJ Smith. All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: KIA M.O.G.   STORY 1:    Buford Grad Ashton Daniels Excels as Stanford QB Stanford quarterback Ashton Daniels, a former Buford High star, aims for a breakout season after two challenging years with the Cardinal. Despite Stanford's 3-9 records in both of Daniels' seasons so far, he's optimistic about a turnaround under new head coach Troy Taylor. Daniels, who was recently named to the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watch list, reflects on his transition from high school success, where he led Buford to three state championships. As Stanford joins the ACC, Daniels looks forward to the new challenges and opportunities, including high-profile games against teams like Clemson and Notre Dame. He's excited about the chance to play in front of family and friends on the East Coast and hopes the team's improved confidence and chemistry will drive their success this season. STORY 2: Peachtree Corners Business Owner Honored By Berry College Berry College has honored Leroy Hite, class of 2008, with its Distinguished Alumni Award for Entrepreneurial Spirit. Hite, founder of Cutting Edge Firewood, was recognized for his entrepreneurial achievements and innovation in the firewood industry. His company, established in 2013, revolutionized firewood with a focus on luxury and quality. Starting with just one truck and trailer, Cutting Edge Firewood now employs 40 people, operates a 40,000-square-foot warehouse, and ships nationwide. Hite credits Berry College for igniting his entrepreneurial spirit and nurturing his drive and resilience. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp supported Hite's nomination, highlighting his perseverance and impact. STORY 3:    ThunderROARus Ready to Compete When Monster Jam Returns to Gwinnett Tony Ochs, a Monster Jam driver for seven years, recently transitioned from driving the Soldier of Fortune Black Ops truck to the new ThunderROARus, a dinosaur-themed vehicle. This change has allowed Ochs to showcase his lively personality, much to the delight of fans. He'll compete at Gas South Arena in Duluth on August 31 and September 1, alongside other iconic trucks like Grave Digger and El Toro Loco. Ochs, a U.S. Army veteran with a decade in Monster Jam, remains focused on improving his skills and is excited about a new Monster Jam movie featuring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We'll be right back Break 2: TOM WAGES (OBITS)   ***STRIPERS REPORT*** BREAK: GWINNETT COUNTY FAIR ***GUIDE MENTAL HEALTH UPDATE*** Break 4: INGLES 4 Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at gwinnettdailypost.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Produced by the BG Podcast Network   Show Sponsors: www.ingles-markets.com  www.wagesfuneralhome.com www.kiamallofga.com www.gwinnettcountyfair.com guideinc.org www.milb.com/gwinnett   #NewsPodcast #CurrentEvents #TopHeadlines #BreakingNews #PodcastDiscussion #PodcastNews #InDepthAnalysis #NewsAnalysis #PodcastTrending #WorldNews #LocalNews #GlobalNews #PodcastInsights #NewsBrief #PodcastUpdate #NewsRoundup #WeeklyNews #DailyNews #PodcastInterviews #HotTopics #PodcastOpinions #InvestigativeJournalism #BehindTheHeadlines #PodcastMedia #NewsStories #PodcastReports #JournalismMatters #PodcastPerspectives #NewsCommentary #PodcastListeners #NewsPodcastCommunity #NewsSource #PodcastCuration #WorldAffairs #PodcastUpdates #AudioNews #PodcastJournalism #EmergingStories #NewsFlash #PodcastConversationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are we so drawn to the promise of quick fixes in our fitness goals, and why do they often lead to disappointment? In this episode, host Gabe Howard sits down with Dr. Cedric Bryant, CEO of the American Council on Exercise, to explore the psychological and social factors behind our attraction to these easy solutions. They discuss the evolving science of exercise, the importance of integrating physical and mental health, and practical strategies to help you stay on track with realistic, sustainable fitness goals. Tune in to learn how to spot the fads and focus on what really works for your long-term health. “So rather than focusing on running a four-minute mile or being able to bench press a certain weight, start with goals that are just about, kind of to borrow the old Nike, just doing it. You start with the process of, OK, I'm going to do some form of exercise or physical activity three times a week for 20 minutes a day. And just use that. Don't think about what's going to be the resultant outcome of that, and once you start to master those, then you can start shifting toward setting some performance or outcome-based goals for yourself, because then you're going to have a better framework of what is truly achievable for you.” ~Dr. Cedric Bryant To learn more -- or read the transcript -- please visit our official episode page. Our guest, Cedric X. Bryant, Ph.D., FACSM, is the Chief Executive Officer at the American Council on Exercise (ACE). On a typical day, he collaborates with various partners such as the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine to champion increased physical activity based on science and evidence-based practices. When sharing about physical activity Cedric often says, “Some activity is better than none, and more is better than some! Every little bit counts.”  Cedric has more than 35 years in the health and fitness industry and has authored more than 300 articles and co-authored or edited more than 40 books. He earned both his doctorate in physiology and master's degree in exercise science from Pennsylvania State University, where he received Pennsylvania State University's Distinguished Alumni Award, the highest honor presented to its alumni.  Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can't imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael W. Allison is a self-made entrepreneur who has dedicated his life to helping others by sharing his own story of dedication, resiliency, and faithfulness. As a U.S. Armed Forces Veteran, he was the recipient of a number of awards during his career including several Navy Achievement medals with two Bronze Stars, the Combat Action Ribbon, and the distinguished Purple Heart. As an entrepreneur, he has graced several magazines such as Forbes, FOX, New York Times, and Entrepreneur Shark. He has also been featured as a TEDx Speaker. Holding an MBA, he is also the 2022 recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award from Indiana Wesleyan University. Despite the many challenges he has faced, he has successfully overcome each one and has finally been able to share his exact steps for doing so.

Many dentists shy away from orthodontics due to its complicated and time-consuming nature. But what if there was a simpler way to do it and make up to $1,400 per hour without being an orthodontic specialist? This episode shows you the way. I'm joined by Dr. Dan German, the founder, CEO, and chief orthodontist of orthobrain®, a groundbreaking subscription-based consulting platform that equips general and pediatric dentists to confidently deliver orthodontic care. Dan's expertise spans interceptive orthodontics, aligner therapy, digital braces placement, and 3D imaging. With a career that includes owning one of the largest orthodontic practices in the country and earning accolades like the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Louisville, Dan clearly knows how to build success in orthodontics. Today, Dan shares how, through orthobrain's turnkey system and virtual orthodontic team, any GP can provide high-level ortho care, generating greater profits and creating raving fans. We also chat about the unexpected benefits of orthodontics, effective patient communication, and the keys to internal marketing that can turn your existing patients into orthodontic clients. Ready to 10x your profits? Tune in now and discover how orthobrain can make it happen.  — Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Meet Dan German & orthobrain® (01:35)  How adding orthodontics with 10x your profitability (11:13) The unexpected benefits of offering orthodontics (14:38) Choosing between aligners, braces, & expanders, & finding these patients (18:37) Growing beyond your existing patient base & Dan's final thoughts (23:46) Lightning round Q&A with Dan (27:39) — Connect with Dan at orthobrain®: Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram — Learn about the upcoming Supercharge Your Dental Practice 2-day event in September here. Use code RAVING to save $100 on registration. — Learn proven dental marketing strategies and online reputation management techniques at DrLenTau.com. This podcast is sponsored by Dental Intelligence. Learn more at here. This podcast is sponsored by The Doc Sites, the leading provider of websites and online marketing for dentists. Find out more here. Raving Patients Podcast is your go-to place for the latest and best dental marketing strategies that will help you skyrocket your practice. Follow us for more!

We explore the complex factors contributing to ethnic health disparities in the United States with our guest, Melody T. McCloud, an obstetrician-gynecologist who was bestowed a Distinguished Alumni Award by Emory University School of Medicine. Since 1958, only fourteen women have been so honored, and Dr. McCloud is only the third Black woman to receive this prestigious recognition. We'll discuss the impact of psychosocial stressors, access to health care, cultural competence, and the role of diet and lifestyle in shaping health outcomes for Hispanic, Black, and Asian populations. Melody will also share insights on successful community initiatives, the effects of historical trauma, and the urgent need for policy changes to address these disparities. Melody T. McCloud is an obstetrician-gynecologist. She discusses the KevinMD article, "Breaking down the link between social rejection and Black women's health outcomes." Our presenting sponsor is Nuance, a Microsoft company. Do you spend more time on administrative tasks like clinical documentation than you do with patients? You're not alone. Clinicians report spending up to two hours on administrative tasks for each hour of care provided. Nuance, a Microsoft company, is committed to helping clinicians restore the balance with Dragon Ambient eXperience – or DAX for short. DAX is an AI-powered, voice-enabled solution that helps physicians cut documentation time in half. DAX Copilot combines proven conversational and ambient AI with the most advanced generative AI in a mobile application that integrates directly with your existing workflows. DAX Copilot can be easily enabled within the workflow of the Dragon Medical application to bring the power of ambient technology to more clinicians faster while leveraging the proven and powerful capabilities used by over 550,000 physicians. Explore DAX Copilot today. Visit https://nuance.com/daxinaction to see a 12-minute DAX Copilot demo. Discover clinical documentation that writes itself and reclaim your work-life balance. VISIT SPONSOR → https://nuance.com/daxinaction SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended GET CME FOR THIS EPISODE → https://www.kevinmd.com/cme I'm partnering with Learner+ to offer clinicians access to an AI-powered reflective portfolio that rewards CME/CE credits from meaningful reflections. Find out more: https://www.kevinmd.com/learnerplus

“You should treat the movement to get rid of the symptoms rather than treating the symptoms to be able to move.” Dr. Shirley Sahrmann Our guest Dr. Shirley Sahrmann, PT, PhD, FAPTA. Dr. Sahrmann is a Professor Emerita of Physical Therapy at Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri with over 60 years of experience.  She received her bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy, masters and doctorate degrees in Neurobiology from Washington University.  She is a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association and is a recipient of the Association's Marion Williams Research Award, the Lucy Blair Service Award, and the Kendall Practice award, the Inaugural John H.P. Maley Lecture and Mary McMillan Lecture awards.  Dr. Sahrmann has received Washington University's Distinguished Faculty Award, The Distinguished Alumni Award, the School of Medicine's inaugural Distinguished Clinician Award and an honorary doctorate from the University of Indianapolis. She has also received the Bowling-Erhard Orthopedic Clinical Practice Award from the Orthopaedic Section of the APTA.  She has served on the APTA Board of Directors and as president of the Missouri Chapter. In addition to her numerous national and international presentations, Dr. Sahrmann has been a keynote speaker at the World Confederation of Physical Therapy, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand, Japan, and Danish national congresses. Dr. Sahrmann's research interests are in the development and validation of classification schemes for movement impairment syndromes and in interventions for these syndromes.  Her books, Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes and Movement System Impairment Syndromes of the Cervical and Thoracic Spines and the Extremities, describe the syndromes and methods of treatment.

Summary: Dave and I talk all about how he got into academia and helped build the UNC Real Estate Program! ________________________________________________________Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five. It's free if you want it to be!________________________________________________________Big Take Aways:- The power of mentors and exposure.- How Dave went from an experimental high school to the birth of Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities on Wall Street to UNC for 36 years.- How Dave helped grow the Kenan-Flagler Business School real estate program from a department of two to a conference of 900+.________________________________________________________About Dave: Dave Hartzell has been a faculty member at the Kenan-Flagler Business School at The University of North Carolina since July 1988, where he has taught thousands of students in finance and real estate courses in the undergraduate, MBA, Ph.D. and Executive Education Programs. He has also served for most of his years at UNC as the coordinator of the Real Estate Concentration within the UNC MBA Program, and as the Senior Director of the Wood Center for Real Estate Studies (www.realestate.unc.edu). He is the founding faculty advisor and an Investment Committee member for the student-managed UNC Real Estate Investment Funds.Dave serves on the Board of Directors of Highwoods Properties, where he sits on the Investment Committee and the Audit Committee, and was a former Vice President at Salomon Brothers Inc. in New York. His first academic appointment was at the University of Texas at Austin.He received his PhD in Finance from the Business School at UNC-Chapel Hill and his MA and BS in economics from the University of Delaware, where he was a multi-year starter on the Division I Blue Hen soccer team. He has won several teaching and service awards at the University of Texas and at UNC, the Distinguished Alumni Award from Lerner School of Business at the U. of Delaware (2000), and the North Carolina Youth Soccer Coach of the year (2000).Most importantly, Dave is married to his high school sweetheart (Randee) and they are the proud parents of two grown children (Jamie and David), and grandparents to two grandsons and two granddaughters.Connect with Dave: Website | LinkedIn Mentioned in the show:- Business School Expansion Project- Movie: It's a Wonderful Life- Urban Land Institute (ULI)- National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries (NCREIF) ________________________________________________________Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five. It's free if you want it to be!Show Notes: Welcome to Dirt NC where we talk all about the places and spaces of North Carolina and the people who make them awesome, I am your host Jed

To influence for good, character paired with strong leadership skills is paramount. Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Dana Born '83 brings the two together in Ep. 8 of Long Blue Leadership. ----more---- SUMMARY Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Dana Born discusses the importance of character and leadership in the Air Force Academy's mission. She shares her background and career, including her time as the Dean of Faculty at the Academy. The General reflects on her class reunion experience and the impact of her family's military background. She explores the concept of leaders being born vs. made and highlights the value of curiosity and courage in leadership. Gen. Born emphasizes the importance of seeking help and mentorship and shares recommended readings for developing leadership skills.   OUR FAVORITE QUOTES "Character and leadership are paramount for Air Force Academy graduates to influence for good." "I think that if I were to say there's two really important takeaways, those for me have been, be curious, be more curious. And that is just really asking a lot of questions." "I think leading with your heart and leading with, like the recognition that things that are hard, make your heart rate go up. Courage, you know, our heart rate goes up when we're in danger physically, morally, psychologically. And I think leaning into that to where our heart rate goes up a little bit is how we learn and grow." "I think there's that keeping the both and in the integration of that is what helped me in some of those tough decisions. I mean, I remember having to take a security clearance away from a lieutenant colonel, for all the right reasons, but trying, you know, that person then was going to lose their position in the Air Force, because it required a security clearance. And, and it wasn't a situation that I put that person in, right, they put themselves in that position, but what I didn't want to do was deliver the news in a way that then the individual would feel like they have nothing left right to or would ultimately, you know, take their life, right, that always was present to say, uh, don't want this person to go away with anything other than, you know, your life is not over." "I think courage, you know, the root word of courage is heart. And I think leading with your heart and leading with, like the recognition that things that are hard, make your heart rate go up. Courage, you know, our heart rate goes up when we're in danger physically, morally, psychologically. And I think leaning into that to where our heart rate goes up a little bit is how we learn and grow."  - Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Dana Born '83   SHARE THIS EPISODE FACEBOOK  |  LINKEDIN  |  TWITTER  |  EMAIL     CHAPTERS 00:00  Introduction: Character and Leadership 01:22  General Bourne's Background and Career 05:36  Early Life and Decision to Attend the Air Force Academy 08:19  Becoming the Dean of Faculty at the Air Force Academy 11:49  Challenges and Lessons as Dean 22:59  Discovering Leadership Abilities 24:24  Lessons from Friction Moments 26:19  Pivoting and Overcoming Challenges 27:49  Best Attributes of Leaders 29:46  Seeking Help and Mentorship 32:06  Balancing Compassion and Difficult Decisions 34:26  Family's Influence on Leadership 38:12  Developing Leadership Skills: Curiosity and Courage 40:04  Purpose and Passion 41:53  Recommended Readings 44:42  Conclusion     GEN. BORN'S BIO Dana H. Born (Co-Director, Center for Public Leadership (CPL); Faculty Chair, Senior Executive Fellows (SEF) Program; Lecturer in Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School of Government) is a retired Brigadier General with 30 years of service in the United States Air Force. Prior to coming to Harvard, from 2004-2013, she served two terms as the Dean of the Faculty at the United States Air Force Academy where she was also the Professor and Head of the Behavioral Sciences and Leadership Department. Previously, Dana served as an Exchange Officer with the Royal Australian Air Force, Assistant Director for Recruiting Research and Analysis for the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Force Management Policy), Deputy Chief of the Personnel Issues Team for the Department of the Air Force (DC/Staff Personnel), Aide and Speech Writer to the Secretary of the Air Force, Squadron Commander for 11th Mission Support Squadron at Bolling AFB, DC and in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. A graduate with distinction of the United States Air Force Academy, Professor Born received her B.S. in Behavioral Sciences (1983), M.S. in Experimental Psychology from Trinity University, TX (1985), M.A. in Research Psychology from University of Melbourne (1991) and Doctorate in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Penn State University (1994). She received Penn State University's Alumni Fellow Award (2012) and Distinguished Alumni Award (2018) and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Simmons College in Humane Administration (2007). Born is the recipient of the Secretary of the Air Force's Eugene M. Zuckert Award for Outstanding Management Achievement, Air Force Association's Hoyt S. Vandenberg Award for outstanding contributions to Aerospace education, Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit and Defense Meritorious Service Medal. She has been honored with the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) Annual Teaching Awards as well as the Harvard Kennedy School of Government Innovation in Teaching Award in 2017. Dr. Born is a Trustee on the United States Air Force Academy's Falcon Foundation – serving on the Strategy, Governance and Scholarship Committees; Supporting Director on the USAFA Endowment Board, Past President of the Massachusetts Women's Forum; Senior Consultant for the Core Leadership Institute; Peer Evaluator for the Higher Learning Commission; Member of the Women Corporate Directors, International Women's Forum and Council on Foreign Relations; Council Member on Boston Mayor's Pay Equity Workforce; Advisory Board Member for “With Honor;” and “A Child's Guide to War” documentary, “Blue Star Families,” Senior Officer for Mission: Readiness; Past-President of the American Psychological Association (Society for Military Psychology) and previous Independent Director on Board of the Apollo Education Group having served on Compensation, Audit and Special Litigation Committees.  - Copy and image credit:  Harvard University         Gen. Born is a member of the HOW Conversations video (and podcast) series hosting team, bringing together a varied group of experts and leaders to discuss timely issues of our reshaped world through the lenses of moral leadership, principled decision-making, and values-based behavior. VIEW THE VIDEO SERIES  |  LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  - Copy and image credit:  Harvard University     ABOUT LONG BLUE LEADERSHIP Long Blue Leadership is a production of the Long Blue Line Podcast Network, drops every two weeks on Tuesdays, and is available on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn + Alexa, Spotify and all your favorite podcast platforms. Search @AirForceGrads on your favorite social channels for Long Blue Leadership news and updates!          FULL TRANSCRIPT   SPEAKERS Our guest, Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Dana Born '83  |  Our host, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz   Gen. Dana Born  00:06 Through mentorship and wise counsel, in early days actually and magnified through the time at the Air Force Academy, that character is paramount. It's also not enough, because you want to be a person of strong character that also has leadership, qualities that help influence for good. We can have leadership where people are able to influence but maybe not for good. And we can have character but have people of great character that aren't able to mobilize the influence. And so, I have just been, I guess, embracing that character and leadership aspect of our mission.   Naviere Walkewicz  01:19 My guest today is retired Brigadier General Dana Born, a 1983, graduate of the Air Force Academy. I'm excited to host this conversation with General Born, a recognized and widely respected expert in moral leadership, serving as a lecturer in public policy at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. We're going to explore the trajectory of General Born's own development as a leader. Our conversation will begin with her days as a cadet at the Air Force Academy, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Behavioral Science and Leadership. General Born began building her body of work then, first as a student, then analyst and researcher, now writer, teacher and speaker on public policy and society in the field of moral leadership as a How Institute for Society Distinguished Fellow through her distinguished 30 year military career, and since her retirement from the Air Force in 2013, she has been formally recognized more than 20 times for her exemplary service and academic excellence. In 2004, she became the first female Academy graduate to return to her alma mater as the Dean of Faculty, a role she held for two terms. Her work has been published more than 40 times and she has delivered nearly 200 presentations. General Born has endorsed more than a dozen books on leadership and public policy, and has contributed to five others. In addition to her work at Harvard, she hosts a video podcast series called HOW Conversations during which she discusses the tenets of moral leadership. Her guests include nationally and internationally recognized leaders from the private, military and public sectors. General Born. Welcome, and thank you for being here today.   Gen. Dana Born  02:54 Thank you so much for the wonderful introduction. And it's great to be in the Long Blue Line conversation with you and all our other members of our tremendous extended family in our Air Force. So glad to be here.   Naviere Walkewicz  03:07 Thank you so much, ma'am. And you know, you recently were just here for a reunion. How was that experience?   Gen. Dana Born  03:13 It was spectacular. The only way I can describe it is like going to see family members that you haven't seen for a while. And even after 44 years, since our induction day, it was like just picking up where, you know, we left off in terms of the connection, the common bond, it was probably better than I anticipated. And I can't actually explain why. But it was just so special. It was poignant as well, because certainly during those times, we spend time reflecting on those that are no longer with us. And it was very powerful in terms of the way that our class decided to do that with. We don't call it a yellow cap, right, because there's nothing yellow in the military, but with our gold caps. And classmate who remembered our fallen friend, and lit a candle on behalf of them. And it was too many hats. It was too many candles, it was too many people that we have lost. But it was something that was spectacular in another way because we had such great stories to share that sort of brought back you know, the legacy and the person of our classmates. And so I think we left with a little bit more spring in our step in terms of let's make our lives and the lives of those we love count each day. So it was really inspiring and quite an amazing time.   Naviere Walkewicz  04:41 I love hearing that. I get to come back for my 25th next year and even though I'm, you know, here working in this capacity, there is something so special that's timeless. With graduates, when they come together, we really do just kind of pick up where we left off and so I'm looking forward to that as well.   Gen. Dana Born  04:57 We got together with our what we call "dooley squadron," but you know, with our classes that we were with for the first two years, and then also with the last two years, because we transitioned after our three-degree year, and there was one individual that was in my, like, all four years together. And so that was kind of fun as well, yes.   Naviere Walkewicz  05:18 What our listeners love to do is kind of get to know our speakers as well. So if we could travel back to maybe your childhood and early days before the Academy. We'd really like to get to know what Gen. Born was like back then, you know, where did you grow up? What were you like? What were you into? Maybe you can take us back.   Gen. Dana Born  05:36 That's going back aways because I entered the Air Force Academy in 1979. So it really is going back decades here. But I grew up in a small town in upstate New York called Penn Yan. And, you know, we maybe had two or three thousand people. It was a very small town. If you think of Norman Rockwell, that is kind of, you know, the the old world, maybe even American Graffiti. That is my hometown. Everybody knows everybody pretty much still to this day. And I graduated from high school, the same day that I flew out to start basic training the next day. I literally didn't get to stay for my whole high school graduation. Because on the East Coast, graduations tend to be late June and of course, that's when basic Cadet training begins. So I hopped on a commercial airplane for the very first time, the day I graduated from high school. I flew airplanes before I drove a car. But I flew with my flight instructor actually to the nearest airport and then flew commercially, for the first time in my life, to go start basic training. I'd never been west of Ohio, and of course, people think about Ohio as the Midwest. So it was really going into a brave new world for me, certainly.   Naviere Walkewicz  06:58 So, were you always someone very courageous looking at new things. I mean, you said you were flying before you got into a car. So that's a bit telling there. What are their characteristics? Would you say you had as a young girl?   Gen. Dana Born  07:11 Yeah. I think that's, I wouldn't have characterized it actually as courageous. But I was certainly enjoyed adventure and the outdoors. I mean, some of my favorite activities. My dad was the vice president of a local college. And we grew up on a lake. So you know, waterskiing sailing, you know, boating, I loved to run, I love to fly, I love to ski. So there was that adventurous spirit. And certainly, I think that was part of the selection to go to the service academy. But it was also my dad, being a college professional and administrator, he took me to a college fair at the University of Vermont, I still remember this. And my dad had been enlisted in the Coast Guard, and right after World War Two, but he taught me how to salute. And I was always just kind of enamored with that part of his life. And I saw a Coast Guard Academy booth at this fair. And I got really excited. I went back to my father who was at his booth for his college and I said, "Dad, I know where I want to go, I want to go to the United States Coast Guard Academy." And then, when I applied, they said, "Oh, you missed the application date for this year, you'll have to come next year." And I was not wanting to wait to go to college. Right? I was ready. And so they said, well, there's these other academies. And I went back and talk to my track and cross country coach, and he did some exploration for me. And he said, "What about the Air Force Academy?" And I said, "Where is that?" And they said, "Colorado," and I thought, okay, skiing, mountains, you know, running. And that really was, it was his kind of helping me search through, okay, if this isn't an option, you know, what are your other options? And it turned out to be serendipity, just a very good fit and very grateful to this day, you know, for his mentorship.   Naviere Walkewicz  09:07 Well, I was going to ask how the Air Force Academy came into the picture. And it was by chance from the US Coast Guard Academy timing being off.   Gen. Dana Born  09:16 It was meant to be, I think, and, you know, I've had fun, you know, with over the years certainly while I was the dean working closely with the leadership at the Coast Guard Academy, you know, just kind of puns you know, they've changed their application date, I think to be more aligned now, but it was it was funny in talking with them about that, but it worked out really for the better. Well, you're also aware I have a mixed family in terms of you know, having Marine Corps and Air Force and Navy and Coast Guard. So we're all really in the same profession.   Naviere Walkewicz  09:56 We went kind of back in the early childhood days, but you just about your family kind of having mixed roles in different services. What does that all look like?   Gen. Dana Born  10:05 Yeah, I actually just recalled, as you were asking that question, I thank you for digging deeper there, because I forgot to mention Army as well and certainly my brother in law was a West Point graduate.   Naviere Walkewicz  10:16 We did that for him.   Gen. Dana Born  10:19 So appreciate that. You know, it's interesting, because I did not other than my dad's Coast Guard service really did not have a lot of military in my family. And but when I met my now husband, who is a Naval Academy graduate, when we were assigned to the Pentagon, it opened up a whole like military side of the family, because he does have a brother that went to VMI, one that went to West Point, he went to the Naval Academy, his father was a WWII aviator, who retired from the Navy. And so I and my family was primarily all educators, right? So I must say that it was providence, right, to get to the dean of the faculty position where I think it was keeping both sides of the family happy the educators as well as blended military service. And then of course, we have two daughters who are serving now, and one of them is 2020, graduate from the Air Force Academy, whose IP instructor pilot in helicopters and our youngest, who's a Naval Academy graduate who is in the Marine Corps now and just heading over to serve in Okinawa for three years as a comm. strat. officer in the Marine Expeditionary Forces. So we are certainly in a family business of of military service.   Naviere Walkewicz  11:41 Ma'am, you just shared a little bit about your time at the Academy as dean, first female graduate to become dean and then you serve two terms. What was that like?   Gen. Dana Born  11:50 It's interesting, that you asked that question and, of your, I know your own background in working a lot of issues, particularly women in leadership issues in diversity, equity inclusion, I find it actually paradoxical to think of myself as kind of the, you know, the first female dean because it is a fact, I'm just really grateful that we have a currently serving dean who's also a female. And it's interesting, because we just want to fit in, right, and just be the dean. And yet, if we don't say female dean, then we're invisible. And so it really is paradoxical. Anytime you're a minority of having a an adjective that caveats or clarifies, you know, that your your role. So I recognize that, but I'm really just so thrilled that I had the opportunity, and again, through a lot of mentors, encouraging and supporting through that journey, because I think I like many others, particularly women, take ourselves out of the running, because we haven't seen somebody go into that kind of an authority position before that look like us or are like us. So it was really people telling me, you know, don't you think it's your duty, you know, to offer to serve in that capacity, you know, why take yourself out of the running, if the Air Force thinks you're the right person at the right time, and you're willing to, then it's your duty to put your name in. And, and that was really the thinking that drew me to apply. And I'm really glad to have had that opportunity, not just for one term, but for to, and to see that, you know, there's more behind me that are more, you know, diverse, that is really good for our Academy.   Naviere Walkewicz  13:36 I'm glad you brought that up, because I actually struggled in asking that question for the similar reasons of saying first female to do something and at the same time, having been walking in those paths, understanding that sometimes people need to see people who have walked in those shoes that look like them, etc. So I'm glad that you kind of talked about the importance of recognizing those things, even though at the same time we see ourselves as I'm the qualified person to be doing this. So I appreciate you showing that.   Gen. Dana Born  14:01 It's hard to do though, too, because, you know, if you think about the generation of the first several classes to go through the academy, it was really a token time. I mean, I think we had 8.4% women that came in in our class. And so we didn't want to be seen as anything other than fitting in. And so it is hard for us also. And I remember when General Desjardins and I were serving together as the comm and the dean, right the first time you had two females in those two roles. And we had to kind of get over that. We had many conversations to say, hey, if the current population is wanting to have conversations, you know about women in the military, we need to have those conversations. Those are, you know, part of what we bring and it was and we had to listen a lot, right, because there was so much we didn't know about how the experience is similar and we're different for the now cadet, right, while we were in those positions.   Naviere Walkewicz  15:03 And that was actually one of the questions I had, from your experiences as a cadet, the highs and lows. And then what did that look like for you in the role then if dean, how did that change your perspective? Or, you know, looking at how you improved things, or made a difference?   Gen. Dana Born  15:17 I'm gonna go back to the highs and low question because the high was clearly meeting some of the most amazing, talented, diverse people that I had been exposed to, if you think about coming out of this small town, to the cadet wing that was twice the size, much more diverse representing countries around the world. I was, I was so in awe of look at who I'm here with, I was also very scared because we all got that, you know, warning that look left look, right, one, one or two of you aren't going to be there, right, at graduation. So it was a little, a little bit of a fire, right to say I better stay giving it my best, but I really think that's a high. And to this day, that's and even as the dean, it was always a wow moment to look around and see the incredible people that we got to be in the kind of common cause with and gave me great hope always for the future, both while I was a cadet and as the dean and now serving, you know, with the Air Force Academy Foundation, it's really inspiring and elevating, and provides hope during times that, you know, can be very daunting. The low, I would just want to get that out of the way, right? The low is always hard to talk about. But I think one of my low points, but it didn't last long. Because I I really had a love of flying, and a love of the air, I lost my pilot qualification probably because I was not studying properly. And, you know, my flashlight under my covers trying to pass that "EE" test or something. And so I did not have the opportunity to fly upon graduation. And that was hard. Because one the culture, you know, we're so oriented towards, "What you're, you're not going to fly?" And I couldn't, it was just not an option for me. And so I really just had to pivot in terms of what are the other needs and ways that I might be able to serve. But that that was a hard time to do that. And it was actually right before commitment. And so people were asking, you know, are you still gonna stay? And I thought, "Well, why wouldn't I am sure the Air Force has other, you know, ways to serve." So, but that was that was kind of a low. And I think another I don't know is if it's a low, but it might be one that I look back on. I was intercollegiate for 12 seasons. And so I had a whole lot of depth of really athletics, and really close friendships because of that, and a lot of travel to places I've never traveled to. But I also then think I didn't get as much breadth of experience of because time was so precious and trying to keep up academically. You know, and I think as I look back, you know, I had participated in theater when I was in high school, but I didn't have time for you know, Blue Bards or anything outside of really athletics and some of the military work that we got to do and keep up with academics and, you know, try to do well there and in my major.   Naviere Walkewicz  18:50 So ma'am you mentioned something about the pivot you had to make and you know, some of the disappointment that came with that. How did you kind of get to that positive headspace when your plan changed so dramatically.   Gen. Dana Born  19:02 It's hard for me to go back and put myself in what did it there. But I can think of examples like right now what comes to mind for me is the iRobot or the I don't know what how you refer to it, but those, you know, round circular vacuums that if yes, if they get up against a wall, they know that they're there to clean the floor, and they just find a redirect and they keep going. And that's sort of what I think it's been for me, you know, when you kind of stay oriented on your purpose and what you are passionate about. It's easy to not give up but to find another way. And that happened to me when I was fortunate enough to be in a PhD program sponsored by the Air Force Academy in the Air Force to go to Penn State University and right after my second year, the Air Force was downsizing and trying to provide opportunity for people to not have a commitment to school and to be able to basically give up that commitment and not come into the Air Force. And I got that letter that said, "Hey, you can you know, we're sorry. But right now we have an option if you'd like to, you know, get out of the Air Force, you can." And I remember thinking like, you've invested in me to be here for this PhD program. And, you know, I'm hopeful that there's something with this I can do for my Air Force. And so no, I don't want to get out. And so it was kind of like that same iRobot response of I'm here to do this. And so I'm going to figure out a pivot to be able to stay and contribute in a way that might be valuable.   Naviere Walkewicz  20:44 That is a great analogy, ma'am. That's fantastic. Well, I know this is not new to you, ma'am. Because with you're hosting other podcasts on leadership, there's questions that you know, our listeners love to learn about, that you're very familiar with. So I'd like to start with one that you ask often about leaders being born versus made. And I know your thoughts on this, that they are both born and made. But I'm hoping you might be able to share a little bit more about what led you to that perspective.   Gen. Dana Born  21:12 I think it's through mentorship and wise counsel, in early days, actually, and magnified through the time at the Air Force Academy, that that character is paramount in terms of us being effective humans. And it's also not enough, because you want to be a person of strong character that also has leadership, qualities that help influence for good. And I remember, during my time, even as the dean when we were developing the character and leadership center, and talking about do we call it the in because it used to be the Center for Character Development? Or do we call it the Center for Leadership Development? And are they the same, and I was fascinated with those conversations, because we really got to a point where it is both and and we need to call out character and leadership. Because we can have great, or I won't say great, but we can have leadership where people are able to influence but maybe not for good. And we can have character, but have people of great character that aren't able to mobilize the influence. And so I have just been, I guess, embracing that character and leadership aspect of our mission, primarily, from the time at the Air Force Academy to present day research and investment in teaching and working with executives, graduate students, undergraduates and boards.   Naviere Walkewicz  22:50 Was it would you say at the Air Force Academy is when you knew yourself to be a leader? Or, when did you have the desire to lead?   Gen. Dana Born  22:59 Interestingly enough, I think about that back at my small town of Penn Yan, New York, and some of that, I have to attribute to the fact that we didn't have many people. I mean, my school had 1,000 people but bused in from 20, or 30 miles in every different direction. And so the because the town wasn't that big, so we had a chance. Matter of fact, I was like, I was Miss Flying Club, you know, for the parade. I was, you know, the head of women's athletics for my school, I got to be on Student Council and be a treasure for my class, and, you know, captain of the cross country team and the track team, it really did stretch me into places that I might not have sought out myself. But people kind of put me in those positions, and then helped me to learn through those positions. But I must say, most of my learning was when things didn't go so well, you know, how come you know, people aren't buying into this, you know, motto. And, you know, what is the dynamic that's happening? You know, we're, we're fractured as a team, you know, how can we fix this? And so it was really through some of those friction moments that I probably learned the most and really loved the opportunity have an input and an influence?   Naviere Walkewicz  24:19 Can you share some of those because I think some of our listeners are certainly in parts of their leadership journeys, where they're, they may be facing some of those, you know, friction moments or their early parts of their leadership lessons. You know, what were some of the early lessons that you took on that you might share with them if they experience something like that?   Gen. Dana Born  24:38 I think what came to mind for me, more recent examples, clearly, because they're still pretty fresh. But what came to me when you were talking about maybe early years, was I think we're I may be let myself downs nd we're I didn't feel as though I did well enough to be considered a leader. Right? You have to, you know, it's the hero's journey. And I think that I've learned over the years that you don't need to be perfect as a leader. Quite the contrary, right people can relate and, and really be on their own development journey more when we are human and imperfect. And that took me a long time to really embrace because there is that pressure, right, that we feel like we have to be perfect. And we have to know so much, and do so well. And I think that that's, that's not people know that humans aren't perfect, right? So if you're coming across perfect, right? People look for the chinks in the armor. And the higher you are, the higher you fall. So I think that I had that experience at the Air Force Academy, I shared recently in a Sabre Society, talk that, you know, I had been a commander during 9/11, at Bolling, Air Force Base. And it really, I was so proud of how my unit did, and the people that were recognized for just excellence, and we were prepared, and we were responsive. And it was really exciting. And I chose to stay in and ended up at the Air Force Academy as a department chair. And I brought my same self and my same, you know, you know, command energy and I failed miserably in the first, you know, several months, we were going through the sexual assault and sexual harassment crisis, and I was being fairly directive, which worked well with the population I was leading in Washington, DC during 9/11 did not work as well, when you have a very small but mature, you know, mostly PhDs, professional faculty, that I needed to listen to more and not be directive, and it took not long, you know, for what we call it, the Air Force Academy, the blanket party for quite respectable people to come in and say, ma'am, this isn't working and to swallow that humility pill, and, and realize, okay, we need to, I need to adapt here, not lose myself, but adapt to this new environment and situation,   Naviere Walkewicz  27:11 Maybe you can share some of the best attributes that you've you've come across in leaders, because, you know, everyone leading from the authentic selves, brings it forward in their own ways. But what are some of the ones that you see time and true, and again, that are really spoken with you as best attributes?   Gen. Dana Born  27:27 I think what I have grown to really value is people who probably listen well, and who are curious, and, and I've, I've, I've also found people who see the individual in each person, like, what makes Naviere tick, what is it that's important to you personally, and professionally? You know, what are the ways that you are at your best, and that I think is, is really helpful. I also, I don't know why it just came to me, but I'm kind of led to share it is, I heard some great advice. When I was a younger officer, and for where people were not performing to expectations, instead of blaming the individual or feeling as though you know, they're no good, we need to their poor performer label and move them on. It's really better when we asked three questions, when somebody's not meeting, a standard, you know, have I been as a person, you know, leading? Have I been clear in the expectations? And if I have, then the next question is, have I prepared them? Or given them the right training? Or, you know, opportunity to be good at what I'm asking them to do? And then the third is, if the answer to the first two is I have, I did, then what else is happening in their lives that for whatever reason, they're not meeting, you know, the expectations or standards. And if there's nothing there, then you start the performance plan. But, that was, I think, when people are like giving you space to learn and grow and taking kind of a co collaborative ownership of performance. I've, I've, I've thrived in those situations more than and I hope people in my leadership have thrived in those situations more as well, because it is more of a approach that is a shared approach to getting the mission accomplished and taking care of people.   Naviere Walkewicz  29:38 That's an amazing nugget that you shared. I mean, I'm just I can think back throughout my career and times when I probably should have leveraged something like that, and I might have been more effective. Thinking about what pieces have I not maybe done as well or have I done those things, as you said, kind of do a reflective piece from a leadership perspective, to be able then to collaborate in a you know, a better way forward. That's awesome, ma'am. Thank you.   Gen. Dana Born  30:02 Yeah, I had a couple of terrible times of moral discernment, I would say, in decision making when those situations came up, particularly when, you know, you're having to make a decision where somebody's going to be incarcerated. And, you know, I, I had one of those situations where, you know, I was actually eight months pregnant, and the individual was a failure to show up for he was an honor guardsman failure to show for several funerals. And his, his wife was eight months pregnant. And here I was sitting, as you know, the summary court official having to decide if I'm going to throw, you know, him in a situation where he's absent from his family, and, you know, and what kind of financial, leeway will I have in order to help the family but still hold him accountable. And that was very, very difficult because of my own, you know, situation and empathy. But at the same time, it hit me during that decision that there are a lot of airmen who are not there for the birth of their kids or for special events and are deployed in harm's way. And they're doing the mission, not A.W.O.L.. And so I ultimately decided to, you know, incarcerate him for his failure to go and being A.W.O.L. and also try to protect with some leniency, his family situation.   Naviere Walkewicz  31:39 Leading with compassion, but always being accountable, ma'am, that's, it's tough. And I think, you know, we have many listeners that find themselves in those situations. And I've often been asked, you know, I'm a mom, how can I advance my career professionally, I have to do all these other things as well. And so maybe a question that I might tie to that a little bit. You know, how do you how did you balance, that compassion side of leadership and still be able to make some those difficult decisions in the moment? And you know, what would you share with others and how they might do that and think through things when it maybe feels a little bit too hard or too daunting?   Gen. Dana Born  32:15 It is very hard and is daunting. And you use the term balance, and I, I love the word balance. You know, I'm a middle child, and I'm a Libran. You know, I like balanced, but I have found balance to be very difficult. There's a term called. "balance is bunk." And I like that because it's anytime I feel like I've had anything in balance, it's about ready to go on tilt. And so I try to change out the word balance with the word integrate, that works better for me or Harmonize How do I bring together those things and the Airforce in the time that I was working at the in the Chief of Staff's personnel office came up with a motto, "People First in Mission Always," and it can be, "Mission First." And people always, but it's sort of like the chicken and the egg, they both actually go together. And they're very important. And so I think there's that keeping the both and in the integration of that is what helped me in some of those tough decisions. I mean, I remember having to take a security clearance away from a lieutenant colonel, for all the right reasons, but trying, you know, that person then was going to lose their position in the Air Force, because it required a security clearance. And, and it wasn't a situation that I put that person in, right, they put themselves in that position, but what I didn't want to do was deliver the news in a way that then the individual would feel like they have nothing left right to or would ultimately, you know, take their life, right, that always was present to say, uh, don't want this person to go away with anything other than, you know, your life is not over. But you know, this is a very serious trajectory that you have to decide how you're going to go forward from this point. And that was hard, very hard, but it's both people and mission that I think we have to embrace in the way that we carry on what we're responsible for, for our nation.   Naviere Walkewicz  34:25 Well, I think about you know, some of those stories that you shared and some of the experiences you had, I mean, you probably had to go home and, and your your network at home, your family was there with you through all of the journey. How has your family influenced you as a leader and maybe what role do they play in that?   Gen. Dana Born  34:40 I talked a lot with my family, like the time around the dinner table was really sort of transparency. And that bothered my children because I started to hear things back that I thought they shouldn't have to be hearing some of this, and so I also kind of drew inward and decided that that I, "Who can I talk with," right, because I don't want to bring work home, so to speak, that weighs down the family. I want to focus on them. And so I went through a period where I suffered in silence. And I think many leaders and many people, as particularly when you have, you know, security issues that you can't talk about certain things with others. I think we need to find a way and I ultimately did find someone that I could go to and say, I need some advice. And that was monumental, because it helped me understand that I had not been doing that with with great mentors. And I thought about it. And it shocked me that I was not asking for advice. And I thought, How do I feel like if Naviere or someone comes to me and ask for advice, I feel like, wow, if they think I have, yeah, exactly. They're including me, I have something to offer. They care about what I have to say. And so I really had an epiphany that said, I need to do that more. And I started to reach out. And in one case, I reached out to the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, you know, having talked with the superintendent first. And it was phenomenal. Because I had such a different perspective on something I was ruminating over. And I thought Why did I wait so long?   Naviere Walkewicz  36:26 What advice would you give to some that are suffering in silence, and maybe can't see that next step? And to doing that what actually helped you to go seek help and ask for help or ask for guidance and mentorship?   Gen. Dana Born  36:39 I think recognizing, well, in some cases, vulnerability is a strength. And, you know, Brene Brown, who I really do love her work. And her, her, her YouTube or, you know, Netflix, a lot of great science and also practice, but she said, What makes you vulnerable, makes you beautiful. And I think that that is part of it is to recognize that, you know, we're all vulnerable, or we're all broken in maybe different places, right to quote some history. And so I think it connects us and builds trust when we are willing to be vulnerable. And I think it takes courage as well, to let ourselves be seen for all, you know, we have a saying that's warts and all. And, you know, to let ourselves be really fully seen,   Naviere Walkewicz  37:33 That resonates with so many people. I think a lot of times people when they're listening to podcasts, and they're, they're just trying to learn and get better in their professional career in their personal lives. Just a can take one little thing that someone really resonates with. And I think you sharing that bit about being reflective and not necessarily suffering in silence, but but looking for helping others I think is going to be really powerful for some. So thank you for sharing some of that.   Gen. Dana Born  37:56 I think the key takeaway is, is just building on what we just talked about, like if I had a foot-stomper, right from our Air Force Academy days, that's like, if you're starting to fall asleep, right? I use that at Harvard. And I'm like, "Does anybody know what foot stamper actually means?" It means, you know, this, is it pay attention. And I'm, I'm really motivated by the John F. Kennedy quote, "Leadership, well, learning and leadership are indispensable from each other." I think that if I were to say there's two really important takeaways, those for me have been, be curious, be more curious. And that is just really asking a lot of questions. Leaning into not judgment, but leaning into really digging into and trying to understand. And that gets us, I think, in a whole different place. That is a good place. And so I haven't always done that. Well, curiosity is like a growth mindset. And I think that is something that I really would recommend to our listeners, be more curious. And I think that's being helped by Chat GPT and Generative AI because it's all about the questions you ask. And, and then it kind of gets at what answers you get. And I think that's maybe training us to be, you know, more curious and careful in how we're asking and being curious. The other is courage. And you brought this up earlier, but I think courage, you know, the root word of courage is heart. And I think leading with your heart and leading with, like the recognition that things that are hard, make your heart rate go up. Courage, you know, our heart rate goes up when we're in danger physically, morally, psychologically. And I think leaning into that to where our heart rate goes up a little bit is how we learn and grow and how we basically can make positive change. So, those two things together, curiosity and courage, under the umbrella of learning and leading go, you know, they're indispensable to each other is the takeaway. I thought you might ask me like, you talked about purpose earlier. What is your purpose? What is it that gets you out of bed in the morning? And what is it that keeps you going through the tough times? And what is it at the end of your, you know, last breath that will have been your dash in your life, your purpose, your why, and mine actually is a simple phrase to myself. I use the term, "kick chocks", and "kick chocks" is, you know, the bricks in front of the wheel of the airplane, and when you're ready to go, you gotta get, gotta get rid of them, or you can't take off. But sometimes you have to kind of have the chocks there, to pause and to, you know, refuel and to do things. So kick chocks, to me has sort of been a way that I am channeled. Some call it your true north, or your Polaris, your compass, and it speaks to me because I can, I can go, go, go, go and never put chocks in front. I also can keep chocks in front of myself and, and limit myself and, and I'm passionate about what is it that somebody needs to have a break? You know? And when is it when somebody has got something in the way or team or organization that's holding them back? And how do I help identify that and kick chocks with them so we can take off. So, it speaks to me. But yeah, the purpose I think, purpose and passion and the individualization of that, so because everybody is so different comes from our life stories, and I love learning about people's purpose.   Naviere Walkewicz  41:51 General born, might you share with us, you know, maybe what you're reading, watching or listening to that's helped you develop your leadership skills.   Gen. Dana Born  41:59 I love to listen to everything. I mean, I am a listener, you know, we all know how we we learn best, I'm really auditory. So podcasts I pick up, I really do a lot with the Council on Foreign Relations. I do listen also to a lot of leadership podcasts, because I just find the whole topic of leadership fascinating for so many different approaches to what we think we're all talking about the same, it just really is expansive of my understanding. And I also now there are so many ways that you can have, you know, auditory books, and or listen to even academic journal articles. So usually, it's a treadmill thing to listen. And I just, I think that is my approach. I also I do like to read, and I think my favorite leadership book is going to shock you. But it's it's sort of got a nautical theme, I think, not an Air Force theme, but its endurance about Shackleton and Antarctica. And there's so many leadership lessons in that book, endurance is one of my favorites. And another one of my favorites is and they're both kind of historical, is Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl, written in 1946. I've read that so many times, and he wrote it in nine days, but it's because he wrote it while he was a prisoner in the Nazi prison camp. And then he rewrote it after it was burned. And he was liberated. And it's just an amazing, timeless evergreen read about life and about leadership, about purpose about meaning. And then most recently, for a current one is True North, and that is emerging leaders by Bill George and Zack Clayton. And I just think that that is a great pedagogy of thinking about ourselves. Put our own oxygen mask on first so that we can better care for the mission and the people that are entrusted to us and the change we want to see in the world. So, that's a current reader TrueNorth for emerging leaders.   Naviere Walkewicz  44:24 It's been amazing. Thank you so much for taking the time, ma'am. It's been a pleasure and an honor.   Gen. Dana Born  44:28 It's a pleasure and an honor. And I thank all our listeners for listening in and we wish you well.   KEYWORDS Air Force Academy, leadership, people, Air Force, talk, family, dean, work, leader, serve, flew, cadet, Academy, Coast Guard Academy, recognized, years, terms, leading, long, podcasts       The Long Blue Line Podcast Network is presented by the U.S. Air Force Academy Association and Foundation      

What will you be retiring to? Don't just wing it. Design it. Join our next Design Your New Life in Retirement small group program starting on April 26th. There's one spot left... _________________________ What lessons learned can you glean from a top financial advisor who's helped many people successfully retire? Scott Hanson, of Allworth Financial, joins us to share his insights and discuss the Four Pillars you'll want to put in place to build the satisfying retirement you've earned. Scott Hanson joins us from California. _________________________ Bio Scott Hanson is a founding principal and Vice Chair at Allworth Financial. A nationally recognized financial expert, he's been named to Barron's list of the Top 100 Independent Wealth Advisors  in America numerous times and has been listed as one of the 25 most influential people in the financial services industry nationwide. For over 28 years, Scott has co-hosted Allworth Financial's Money Matters, a call-in, financial topic radio program and podcast, making it one of the longest-running shows of its kind in America. A frequent guest columnist for several national financial publications, Scott is the author of Personal Decision Points: 7 Steps to Your Ideal Retirement Transition and Money Matters: Essential Tips & Tools for Building Financial Peace of Mind. In 2010, Scott was recognized as the Outstanding Philanthropist by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, California Capital Chapter, and has received the Distinguished Alumni Award from his alma mater, California State University, Chico. It 2021, he was recognized by Investment News as one of the 10 “Icons and Innovators” of the financial services industry nationwide. In 2019, Scott was the inspiration behind the founding of Allworth Kids, which has provided laptops, overnight kits, and financial assistance to over 200,000 foster kids to date. Scott and his wife Valerie reside in El Dorado Hills, CA and have four children. ____________________________ For More on Scott Hanson Allworth Financial Allworth Financial's  Money Matters _____________________________ Podcast Episodes You May Like Life in Retirement: Expectations & Realities – Catherine Collinson Live Life in Crescendo – Cynthia Covey Haller Independence Day – Steve Lopez ______________________________ Wise Quotes On Work as an Option "So I think it's really important that people get to a point where retirement's an option and where work is an option, not an obligation. When people get to that point where they have the financial independence, I think it changes their mindset and they can look at work a lot differently. They have other options available to them. And so for us, for financial advisors, it's really about getting to that point where you've got that independence where you can choose your own future." On Planning for Life After You Retire "A lot of people think 'Well, as soon as I retire, I'm going to get rid of all my responsibilities and just going to have all kinds of blank space and a blank canvas to build from.' That's not always a very healthy way to approach retirement. I'll never forget, years ago, I had a client, she was an executive, a CEO of a mid-size company with a couple of hundred employees, and she had done a nice job saving. She'd come in and we'd talk about her retirement preparedness. So we're having the same conversation again - our annual review. And I said to her 'Stacy, let's assume you're retired today. Tell me what your next few weeks look like. How are you spending your time?' She says 'What do you mean? 'I said 'Well, your entire career, you've been coaching people, mentoring people, you've been involved in strategic plans, you've been working as teams. What are you going to do in retirement to still have some of those activities? 'And she sent me an email two weeks after our conversation and she said: Your questions haunted me.

Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., received his B.A. from Yale University and his M.D. from Western Reserve University. In 1956, pulling the No. 6 oar as a member of the victorious United States rowing team, he was awarded a gold medal at the Olympic Games. He was trained as a surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic and at St. George's Hospital in London. In 1968, as an Army surgeon in Vietnam, he was awarded the Bronze Star.Dr. Esselstyn has been associated with the Cleveland Clinic since 1968. During that time, he has served as President of the Staff and as a member of the Board of Governors. He chaired the Clinic's Breast Cancer Task Force and headed its Section of Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.In 1991, Dr. Esselstyn served as President of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, That same year he organized the first National Conference on the Elimination of Coronary Artery Disease, which was held in Tucson, Arizona. In 1997, he chaired a follow-up conference, the Summit on Cholesterol and Coronary Disease, which brought together more than 500 physicians and health-care workers in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. In April, 2005, Dr. Esselstyn became the first recipient of the Benjamin Spock Award for Compassion in Medicine. He received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association in 2009. In September 2010, he received the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame Award. Dr. Esselstyn received the 2013 Deerfield Academy Alumni Association Heritage Award In Recognition of Outstanding Achievement & Service, and the 2013 Yale University George H.W. Bush '48 Lifetime of Leadership Award.  Dr. Esselstyn has also received the 2015 Plantrician Project Luminary Award, the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award, and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award.His scientific publications number over 150, “The Best Doctors in America” 1994-1995 published by Woodward and White cites Dr. Esselstyn's surgical expertise in the categories of endocrine and breast disease. In 1995 he published his bench mark long-term nutritional research arresting and reversing coronary artery disease in severely ill patients. That same study was updated at 12 years and reviewed beyond twenty years in his book, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, making it one of the longest longitudinal studies of its type. In July of 2014 he reported the experience of 198 participants seriously ill with cardiovascular disease. During 3.7 years of follow up of the 89% adherent to the program, 99.4% avoided further major cardiac events.Dr. Esselstyn and his wife, Ann Crile Esselstyn, have followed a plant-based diet since 1984. Dr. Esselstyn presently directs the cardiovascular prevention and reversal program at The Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute.The Esselstyns have four children and ten grandchildren. Links:For more information, please visit https://www.dresselstyn.com

On this episode, I have David Schreiner on the podcast as we discuss his new book release, Be The Best Part of Their Day. We continue the conversation on how the workplace had faced a huge disruption and we are in a time where people are desiring culture and belonging. We unpack some of the elements that David discusses in his book and emphasize upon why people matter most in our teams and organizations. About David SchreinerMeet Dr. David L. Schreiner, an inspiring and values-driven leader who strives every day to live up to his definition of leadership. For him, being a values-driven leader means living in the moment, continually learning, challenging existing practices, producing positive results, innovating to improve the lives of others, and loving unconditionally. His passion for improving himself, his family, his friends, his community, and the world is unparalleled, and he aims to be a missionary for excellent health and vibrant communities by spreading love through generosity and healing. Dr. Schreiner is a passionate advocate for rural hospitals, having spent most of his life in small towns and working within small communities. His research focuses on improving executive communication. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Dr. Schreiner is an accomplished athlete. He has completed 11 marathons and became an Ironman at Ironman Wisconsin in 2004. His dedication to health and wellness extends beyond his work and is a testament to his commitment to living a well-rounded life. Dr. Schreiner's leadership and contributions to his community have not gone unnoticed. He was the 2007 Dixon, Illinois Citizen of the Year and received the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of St. Francis College of Business. He is a past member of the Board of Governors of The American College of Healthcare Executives and the past American Hospital Association Rural Health Task Force Chairman. Dr. Schreiner's positive outlook, enthusiasm, and sincerity are evident in everything he does. He is truly passionate about making a difference in the world and improving the lives of others. His dedication to his values and his work is an inspiration to all who know him. MORE FROM HOSTS OF THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PODCAST:Get weekly add-value content and inspiration to your inbox: https://shorturl.at/tAJV3Looking for leadership development training and coaching for yourself, your team, or organization? TC Advisory Group empowering individuals and organizations with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in today's competitive landscape. Transform your leadership, transform your organization with TC Advisory Group through customized leadership training, mastermind groups, and on-demand leadership courses. Learn more on our website at https://tcadvisorygroup.com/CONNECT WITH TC ADVISORY GROUP:Website: https://tcadvisorygroup.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tcadvisorygroup1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetcadvisorygroup/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tc-advisory-group1/FOLLOW THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PODCAST ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theexecutiveleadershippodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexecutiveleadershippodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-executive-leadership-podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's college or university president is expected to be highly influential and effective in their leadership. These higher ed CEOs are expected to positively impact every aspect of their institutions, regardless of size. The employee experience, however, can often be one of the least prioritized areas. How did one of the most respected and recognized presidents in the country work with his faculty and staff? Walter Kimbrough visited “I Wanna Work There!” to talk about how he worked to create a positive talent experience during his presidencies.Here are the takeaways for this episode:We will hear about the importance of establishing a culture from the president's seat.We will learn what it means to communicate honestly with faculty and staff.Walter will share his advice for aspiring presidents to help foster a productive campus work culture. Guest Name: Walter KimbroughGuest Social: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/walterkimbrough/X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/HipHopPrezGuest Bio: Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough is the president in residence for the Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions and the former president of Dillard University and Philander Smith College (now Philander Smith University). Under his leadership, Dillard's endowment grew 115% and alumni giving increased from 4% to 23%. Dillard also recorded its largest alumni gift, its largest single private donation, a $5 million gift from MacKenzie Scott, and a $5 million gift from Kirkland & Ellis for the university's Center for Racial Justice. Dillard was also noted as one of the nation's top producers of Black physics graduates, and the university's pre-law program averaged over a 90% law school acceptance rate.Prior to Dillard, Walter enjoyed a fulfilling career in student affairs, serving at Emory University, Georgia State University, Old Dominion University, and finally Albany State University in 2000 where he became the vice president for student affairs at the age of 32. At the age of 37, he became the twelfth president of Philander Smith College (now Philander Smith University) where he was given the moniker “Hip Hop Prez” for his skillful use of hip hop culture and music to educate students as well as his effective use of social media for public conversation. His use of social media has been noted in articles by The Chronicle of Higher Education and in Dan Zaiontz's book “#FollowTheLeader: Lessons in Social Media Success from #HigherEd CEOs.” BachelorsDegree.org named him one of 25 college presidents you should follow on Twitter, Education Dive regarded Walter as one of their “10 college presidents on Twitter who are doing it right,” and Josie Ahlquist included him on her list of “25 Higher Education Presidents to Follow on Twitter.” He also captured national attention in 2021 when journalist Malcolm Gladwell interviewed him and featured Dillard on his highly regarded “Revisionist History” podcast.Walter's leadership has earned him numerous honors including:  the coveted Ebony Magazine Power 100 list, The Grio 100: History Makers in the Making, one of TheBestSchools.org's “20 Most Interesting College Presidents,” one of the HBCU Campaign Fund's “10 Most Dominant HBCU Leaders of 2018,” and one of College Cliffs' “50 Top U.S. College and University Presidents” in 2020. In 2021, Walter received a Distinguished Alumni Award from his alma mater, Georgia State.With a background in student affairs, Walter has been recognized for his research and writings on Historically Black Colleges and Universities and African American men in college; and he is regarded as a national expert on historically Black, Latin and Asian fraternities and sororities. He is the author of the book “Black Greek 101: The Culture, Customs and Challenges of Black Fraternities and Sororities” and has served as an expert witness in a number of hazing cases. A proud native of Atlanta, Walter earned his Ph.D. in higher education from Georgia State University, his master's from Miami University in Ohio, and his bachelor's from the University of Georgia. He and his wife, Adria Nobles Kimbrough, an attorney, are the proud parents of two children, Lydia Nicole, and Benjamin Barack. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Eddie Francishttps://www.linkedin.com/in/eddiefrancis/https://twitter.com/eddiefrancisAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:I Wanna Work There is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Confessions of a Higher Ed Social Media Manager and Talking Tactics. Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — many of your favorite Enrollify creators will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we'd love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can't wait to see you there!

Eric Decker is a versatile individual, excelling as an NFL wide receiver from 2010 to 2018. Eric played for the Denver Broncos, New York Jets, and Tennessee Titans, earning the team's Walter Payton Man of the Year award in 2015 for the New York Jets. Alongside his athletic achievements, Eric, a Minnesota native, made history in the Big Ten Conference while at the University of Minnesota. Beyond football, Eric and his wife, country singer Jessie James Decker, starred in the E! reality series "Eric & Jessie: Game On." They co-own the Nashville-based fashion brand Kittenish. Eric is also a committed philanthropist, supporting organizations like HopeKids and serving as a board member for the Nashville Wine Auction, dedicated to fighting cancer. In 2023, Eric Decker received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Minnesota, recognizing his contributions across sports, business, and philanthropy. To get in touch with Eric, reach out to him on his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericdecker?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Keeping it Real Estate is brought to you by Granite Towers Equity Group, helping investors create passive income through multifamily real estate. To get in touch with the founders of Granite Towers, Mike Roeder and Dan Brisse,  visit https://www.granitetowersequitygroup.com/contact

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you'll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Jason Field, President & CEO of Lifesciences Ontario. Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Jason, covering: How the combination of his scientific background and his passion for public policy made him a perfect fit for Lifesciences Ontario (LSO) How the pandemic acted as a wake-up call and catalyst to kickstarting a coordinated industrial investment strategy across Canada The unique ecosystem of Ontario and Toronto, with its blend of plentiful STEM graduates and a thriving start-up and innovation community Why Ontario has gone from ‘flying under the radar' to becoming a powerhouse cluster in the North American biomanufacturing and advanced therapies space Dr. Jason Field is the President and CEO of Life Sciences Ontario (LSO). LSO collaborates with governments, academia, industry and other life science organizations across Canada to promote and encourage commercial success throughout the diverse sector. Jason obtained his PhD in Chemistry from the University of Massachusetts and his B.Sc from the University of Waterloo. Jason's professional experience includes the pharmaceutical industry and the Ontario government before joining LSO as Executive Director in October 2011. He was appointed president and CEO in April 2014. He serves on several boards and advisory committees, including UofT's Translational Research Program, ReMAP, BioTalent Canada, and Research Canada, and co-chairs the Resilient Healthcare Coalition. Jason is the 2017 recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Waterloo and Chair of Ontario's Life Sciences Council. Please subscribe, tell your industry colleagues, and join us in celebrating and promoting the value and importance of the global life science outsourcing space. We'd also appreciate a positive rating! Molecule to Market is sponsored and funded by ramarketing, an international marketing, design, digital, and content agency helping companies differentiate, get noticed, and grow in life sciences.

She became the first female commissioner of the national women's soccer league, then delivered record breaking audiences and doubled league sponsorship revenue.Get inspired by Lisa Baird, CEO of NextUp, as she shares the common thread that inspired her leadership and accelerated her success. Rarely to do we get such an insightful glimpse inside a storied and incredible career that also includes:-CMO of New York Public Radio - Led the largest independent public radio station in the U.S.-CMO of the US Olympic Committee - Launched one of the most valuable Olympic brands (Team USA) and led the world's largest National Olympic Committee, -SVP Marketing and Consumer Products for the NFL.She also served as a senior leader for IBM, General Motors, and Proctor and Gamble.She's currently a the helm of NextUp, a 20-year-old organization that brings professional women, allies, and corporate partners together to champion gender equity and advance all women in their careers. They are a powerful, growing community of over 17,000 members and 300+ regional and corporate sponsors.She's also currently a Board Member for Cantaloupe, the software and payments company providing end-to-end technology solutions for the unattended retail market.She previously held board positions at Elite and Fox Racing.She has a MBA and BA for Penn State University where she also received the Distinguished Alumni Award, which is the University's highest honor presented to its alumni.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-baird-4b91991/Company Link: http://nextupisnow.org/What You'll Discover in this Episode:How She Become the First Female Commissioner of the National Women's Soccer League.Build the Country's First Sports Bubble During the Pandemic.The Story of How her Mettle was Tested.Why Leaders MUST Declare their Vision.The Tip She Used to Negotiate Multi-Million Dollar Sponsorship Deals.How She Developed the “Team USA” Brand.$1 Billion in Sponsorship Revenue - How She Did It.The Key to Her Greatest Marketing Campaign.What She Learned as an NPR Executive.The Leadership Trait that Opened Up BIG Career Doors.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Anita Huberman is an extraordinary leader with a remarkable track record spanning three decades of service. For 17 years, she has served as the President & CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade, a position she has held with unwavering dedication. Her leadership has made a significant impact on one of Canada's largest cities, serving over 6,000 member contacts.Anita's list of achievements is truly impressive. She has received numerous accolades, including being named one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in Vancouver in 2023, receiving SFU's Distinguished Alumni Award in 2022, and being recognized as one of the 15 Outstanding Canadians in 2021. She is an Honorary Captain of the Royal Canadian Navy (appointed by Canada's Minister of National Defence, just re-appointed for her third term till 2024), and holds the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal. She was a nominee for the 2013 YWCA Women of Distinction Award and a proud recipient of the 2011 Business in Vancouver's Top 40 Under 40 award. She was awarded the 2019 Surrey Community Builder of the Year and received a Canada 150 Community Medal.Support the showFollow me on Facebook ⬇️https://www.facebook.com/manuj.aggarwal❤️ ID - Manuj Aggarwal■ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manujaggarwal/ ■ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realmanuj■ Instagram: ...

EPISODE 97: Raul Midón is a blind singer songwriter guitarist with an international following. He has received numerous accolades, highlights which include the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Miami & the Disability Rights Advocate Award. He has collaborated with artists from Bill Withers to Jason Mraz.  In 2020 he decided to forgo the traditional record label relationship to create his own label ReKondite ReKords.  His first release on Reko Reko is “Eclectic Adventurist” which is also his first instrumental album of guitar duets with the likes of Mike Stern, Dean Parks, Romero Lubambo, Julia Bailen to name a few.  He is also an aspiring novelist. raulmidon.comContact us: makingsoundpodcast.comFollow on Instagram: @makingsoundpodcastFollow on Threads: @jannkloseJoin our Facebook GroupPlease support the show with a donation, thank you for listening!

In this episode, Dr. Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT is joined by Veatrice Cook, PT, MA, to discuss her long career in physical therapy and the incredible legacy she will leave for generations to come. Veatrice is a leader in physical therapy and one of the founders of the American Academy of Physical Therapy. Beatrice shares her journey into physical therapy, which was sparked by watching a physical therapist on a soap opera. She discusses her passion for healthcare and how she found her calling in physical therapy. Tune in to be inspired by Beatrice's story and learn about the impact physical therapists can have on the profession.   Show notes:  [00:01:12] Soap opera inspires career choice. [00:06:33] Mental health and leadership. [00:09:42] Lack of representation in leadership. [00:17:30] The logo design. [00:19:25] Impact on students. [00:25:47] Working with the organization. [00:28:13] Fighting for equal job opportunities.   More About Veatrice: Veatrice A. Cook is a native East Texan, born in Livingston, Texas, where she grew up and graduated from Livingston High School in Polk County.   In her junior year of high school she realized that she wanted to be a physical therapist, and researched more about the profession, only to discover the challenges facing admission into a college program, as an African American student.  The number of African Americans that made up the physical therapy profession in 1968 was less than 2%. Ms. Cook received a BS degree in Physical Therapy from Texas Woman's University, Denton, Texas in1976, and a MA degree in Special Education, from the University of Texas, Austin, Texas in 1981.  As a clinician, she has been trained in the John F. Barnes' Myofascial Release Approach, and continues to use it in her practice setting.  Currently she is the Director of Rehabilitation for TeamCareRehab, Inc in San Antonio, Texas. After practicing for over 47 years she is often asked about retiring, and her reply is always, “ I love the work that I do, and it's really not work when it's something that you enjoy”. The limited number of African Americans in the profession of physical therapy, and the lack of mentors was the inspiration that gave Ms. Cook the zeal to help found and organize two professional Physical Therapy organizations:  The Texas Network of Minority Physical Therapists (TNMPT) in 1987 and The American Academy of Physical Therapy, Inc (AAPT) in 1989.  Ms. Cook, along with Dr. Lynda Woodruff were the organizers, and two of the Founders of the AAPT.  82 African American physical therapists and physical therapist assistants met in Chicago, Illinois on September 16, 1989 to form this great organization, along with 13 others that sent funds to help in the efforts.  Ms. Cook, the meeting facilitator was elected as the Charter Treasurer, and served as Annual Conference Chair for 10 years.  She was also an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Texas Physical Therapy Association, and serviced as Chairperson of the Advisory Committee on Minority Affairs for the APTA.  As a community activist, Ms. Cook has served on numerous boards and nonprofit organizations, and has been awarded many honors for her service.  In her profession she received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Texas Woman's University and the Leadership Award from the AAPT. Ms. Cook often says that here greatest honor is being the mother of three wonderful children, Marcus Lorioun, Vernetha Dionne, and Lawrence Ray Williams, Jr., who are all college graduates and have successful careers.  She is also a grandmother of two outstanding grandsons who are carrying on the family tradition of leadership in their high school.   More About Jenna: Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT, is a bubbly and energetic woman who was born and raised in Petaluma, California. She trained intensively at Petaluma City Ballet, Houston Ballet, BalletMet, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Regional Dance America Choreography Conference, and Regional Dance America. Over time, the injuries added up and she knew she would not have a lasting career in ballet. This lead her to the University of California, Irvine, where she discovered a passion for musical theatre.    Upon graduating, Jenna Kantor worked professionally in musical theatre for 15+ years then found herself ready to move onto a new chapter in her life. Jenna was teaching ballet to kids ages 4 through 17 and group fitness classes to adults. Through teaching, she discovered she had a deep interest in the human body and a desire to help others on a higher level. She was fortunate to get accepted into the DPT program at Columbia.   Dr. Kantor co-founded and runs Fairytale Physical Therapy which brings musical theatre shows to children in hospitals. She hosts the Dance PT Podcast and guest hosts on the podcast Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart. She has served as the NYPTA SSIG Advocacy Chair, the NYC Conclave 2017 committee, NYPTA Social media committee, was the NYPTA Public Policy Student Liaison, and co-founded the NYPTA SSIG. Dr. Kantor won the APTA PPS Business Concept Contest and made the top 40 List for an Up and Coming Physical Therapy with UpDoc Media before graduating PT school. ​ Jenna Kantor currently volunteers with the PPS Marketing & PR Committee and is the website builder for the American Academy of Physical Therapy. She provides complimentary, regular online content that advocates for the physical therapy profession.    Dr. Kantor runs her own private practice, Jenna Kantor Physical Therapy, PLLC, and an online wellness program for performing artists called Powerful Performer. She is licensed to treat in New York and Pennsylvania. ​ Jenna continues to perform in musical theatre and lives in Pittsburgh, PA with her husband, doggy, and two cats.    Follow Dr. Karen Litzy on Social Media: Karen's Twitter Karen's Instagram Karen's LinkedIn   Subscribe to Healthy, Wealthy & Smart: YouTube Website Apple Podcast Spotify SoundCloud Stitcher iHeart Radio      

I am so excited about today's guest. She is a family friend of my husband Craig's and has become a friend and mentor of mine. She happens to also be a stepmom and a Kickass one at that. This post contains affiliate links. For more about what that means, click here. Gay Gaddis is an entrepreneur, author, artist, and trailblazer. She's the founder of T3, one of the largest woman-owned independent advertising agencies in the U.S., which she led for over 30 years. She's a popular speaker on women's leadership, company culture, and entrepreneurship, and wrote the book Cowgirl Power: How to Kick Ass in Business & Life. She's a contributor to Forbes and founded Women Who Mean Business, a women's development program that she co-teaches at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas. Gay has received numerous awards including the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award by the University of Texas, 2021 Hall of Fame Award by the McCombs School of Business, the Liz Carpenter Lifetime Achievement Award, Fast Company's Top 25 Women Business  Builders, Inc. Magazine's Top 10 Entrepreneurs of the Year and C200's Luminary Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence. Gay is also an amazing artist and her bold and vibrant paintings have been shown in a number of prestigious galleries around the country including New York City and Santa Fe. Texas Monthly magazine named Gay as one of “10 Artists to Collect Now.” Gay and her husband own and operate the historic Double Heart Ranch in the Texas Hill Country, home to Gay's private art studio and gallery, Fossil Ridge. You can snag a copy of Gay's book HERE, and you can find Gay: LinkedIn: GayGaddisInstagram: @GayGaddis                              Facebook: @Gay.Gaddis Are you enjoying The Stepmom Diaries? If so, please consider rating and reviewing the show. It will help me reach more stepmoms just like you so they can get MORE out of stepmom life! It's super easy – all you have to do is click HERE and scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “write a review.” Then just let me know what you like best! And the best part about leaving a review? If you send me a screenshot of your review, I'll send YOU my 20-minute Stepmom Self-Care Blueprint. For FREE. It's normally $49 and it's a great tool to quickly set up a self-care plan you'll actually use. Just head HERE to send me your screenshot and grab your blueprint!

Michael W. Allison is a self-made entrepreneur and philanthropist who has dedicated his life to helping others by sharing his own story of dedication, resiliency, and faithfulness. He is the founder of The Adversity Academy and Groomed & Tailored. As a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, he was the recipient of a number of awards during his career including the distinguished Purple Heart Medal, several Navy Achievement Medals with two Bronze Stars and the Combat Action Medal. Michael holds an MBA in business, he is also the recipient of the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award from Indiana Wesleyan University. He is also a TEDx speaker, an author and mentor. Michael mission in life is to inspire people, empower them and make an impact in their lives. In episode 396 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what it was like for Michael to be deployed overseas with the US Marines managing $2.2M worth of government equipment daily, how he survived a 2004 car bomb explosion in Iraq, how success in the military translates into success in the corporate world, why he chose Indiana Wesleyan, how college students can make their student organizations more attractive to military veterans, how to empower and motivate people, how our listeners can get media attention about their stories or their organizations, and advice to college students who are going through a difficult time right now with stress and anxiety. Enjoy! 

Craig Valentine, MBA, an award-winning speaker and trainer, has traveled the world helping people get remarkable results through leadership, communications, and change. Known as the Champion of Change, he is a professional speaker and has spoken in the United States, Taiwan, Canada, Jamaica, Qatar (Doha), England, Bahamas, Hong Kong, China, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Australia, India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, South Africa, Japan, and Ireland giving as many as 160 presentations per year.Craig is the author of the Amazon.com #1 Bestseller, World Class Speaking In Action.He is also the 1999 World Champion of Public Speaking for Toastmasters International, winning out ofmore than 25,000 contestants in 14 countries. He has used his success formulas to:• win Salesperson of the Year (3 times) for Glencoe/McGraw-Hill's Mid-Atlantic Division• become an award-winning management trainer for one of the most prestigious and largestseminar companies in the United States (averaging an industry-leading 5.85 on a 6.0 ratingscale)• produce sales years of 233%, 157%, and 152% of goal for Glencoe/McGraw-Hill• sell more than $8 million in educational resources in a single year• win the Rising Star salesperson award as a rookie with Glencoe/McGraw-Hill• Direct a highly-successful employment academy for homeless men in Baltimore City andachieved a 100% job placement rate for the program's graduates• win Events Manager of the Year for the National Small Business Council• win a Congressional Achievement Award from the United States Congress for excellence incommunications• earn the Distinguished Alumni Award from Johns Hopkins University• receive hundreds of speaking awards from Toronto to Taipei• help the United Way of Central Maryland exceed its $45 million fundraising goal in the year2000 by training their Loaned Executives to present with influence• Run an employment academy for homeless men in Baltimore City. During his tenure, Craigand his team had a 100% job-placement rate.Craig is the President of The Communication Factory, LLC, which is an award-winning company that helps people present with impact. Craig Valentine is the author of the groundbreaking book, The Nuts and Bolts of Public Speaking, Co- Author of the book, World Class Speaking, and contributing author for the books Guerrilla Marketing on the Front Lines, Success Secrets of the Social Media Marketing Superstars, The Speaker's Edge, and Guerrilla Marketing Remix. He has an MBA from Johns Hopkins University and he is certified as a Co- Active Coach and a Guerrilla Marketing Coach.Craig is also the Founder and Co-Founder of two successful small businesses that are each highly profitable even in this economy.Most recently, Craig became the co-author of the Amazon.com #1 bestseller, World Class Speaking In Action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brought to you by AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement, LMNT electrolyte supplement, and Eight Sleep's Pod Cover sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating.Resources from this episode: https://tim.blog/2023/08/04/dr-shirley-sahrmann/Shirley A. Sahrmann, PT, PhD, is Professor Emerita of Physical Therapy at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. She received her bachelor's degree in physical therapy and her masters and doctorate degrees in neurobiology from Washington University, where she joined the physical therapy faculty and became the first director of their PhD program in movement science.Shirley became a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association in 1986 and in 1998 was selected to receive the Mary McMillan Award, the Association's highest honor. She is a recipient of the Association's Marion Williams Research Award, the Lucy Blair Service Award, the Kendall Practice Award, and the Inaugural John H.P. Maley Lecturer Award. She has also received Washington University's Distinguished Faculty Award, the Distinguished Alumni Award, the School of Medicine's Inaugural Distinguished Clinician Award, and an honorary doctorate from the University of Indianapolis. She has also received the Bowling-Erhard Orthopedic Clinical Practice Award from the Orthopaedic Academy of the APTA. She has served on the APTA Board of Directors and as president of the Missouri Chapter.Her first book, Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes, has been translated into seven languages. Her second book, Movement System Impairment Syndromes of the Extremities, Cervical and Thoracic Spines, has been equally influential in promoting movement diagnoses.Please enjoy!*This episode is brought to you by LMNT! What is LMNT? It's a delicious, sugar-free electrolyte drink mix. I've stocked up on boxes and boxes of this and usually use it 1–2 times per day. 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Over the past four decades, this episode's guest, Cynthia Winton-Henry, and the worldwide community, she and her collaborator, Phil Porter, have helped to grow, have sparked a reconvening of the pre-historic circle of dance and song, and story that animated and nurtured the nascent human community. For more inspiring change maker stories also check out the Change the Story CollectionBIOCynthia Winton-Henry, M.Div, co-founded InterPlay (www.interplay.org) with Phil Porter in 1989. They mentor teachers around the world in best practices to build community and unlock the wisdom of the body using movement, story, stillness, and voice. Cynthia hosts weekly Online Dance Chapels at the Hidden Monastery at www.cynthiawinton-henry.com and teaches the initiations needed by gifted and sensitive bodies using her Self-Care Playbook in the Art of Ensoulment. She's taught at Holy Names University's Sophia Center and the University of Creation Spirituality in Oakland, and at Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, where she received the Distinguished Alumni Award. Her books include Move: What the Body Wants by Woodlake Press, Chasing the Dance of Life published by Apocryphile Press and Dance: A Sacred Art by Skylight Press, and wrote the concluding essay "Grace Operatives: How Body Wisdom Changed the World" in Phenomonlogies of Grace edited by Marcus Bussey and Camilla Mozzini.Notable MentionsInterplay: InterPlay is an active, creative way to unlock the wisdom of the bodyPhil Porter: Phil is one of the founders of InterPlay. He is a teacher, performer, writer, and organizer. With Cynthia Winton-Henry he is the co-founder of WING IT! Performance Ensemble, and has written several books, some in collaboration with Cynthia, including Having It All: Body, Mind, Heart & Spirit Together Again at Last and The Slightly Mad Rantings of a Body Intellectual Part One. Phil is particularly interested in the use of InterPlay in organizational life and believes that InterPlay can be a powerful tool to create communities of diversity and peace.African Art in Motion: The exhibition was based on a concept of Robert Farris Thompson, associate professor of art history at Yale University, that African art can only be understood through a grasp of African dance and ritual and in the special language of body motion: implied, arrested, or expressed. TRuth St. Dennis: was an American pioneer of modern dance, introducing eastern ideas into the art and paving the way for other women in dance. She was inspired by the Delsarte advocate Genevieve Stebbins. St. Denis was the co-founder in 1915 of the American Denishawn...

http://www.ceilirain.com   https://www.facebook.com/CeiliRain/   New album - buy from the artist and show your support: http://www.ceilirain.com/en-us/merchandise/default.aspx   New album - streaming: https://open.spotify.com/album/3y9UQi1YZjL5ajoWm6g4ok?si=5V06rZBlRBWm1IgMsEuzjQ   Bob Halligan Jr has written over 1,100 songs, 200 of which have been recorded by artists internationally with sales over 30 million units. Cher, KISS, Michael Bolton, Judas Priest, Kathy Mattea, Rebecca St James and many others have helped put 9 Gold & Platinum records on Halligan's wall, including the hit song “Don't Close Your Eyes” by KIX. Bob has sung on recordings with Billy Joel, Joan Jett, Felix Cavaliere and Michael McDonald, and was nominated as a songwriter for a CABLE ACE Award for Original Song of the Year. He was an Adjunct Professor at Syracuse University for 12 years, where he taught songwriting, film scoring, music business and a Beatles class. He has composed & performed scores for 4 silent films at The Julien Dubuque International Film Festical. In 2017 he was given the Distinguished Alumni Award by Christian Brothers Academy. Mr. Halligan was recently the only American invited to sing at a Papal gathering of 100,000 people in Italy, and met Pope Francis. Bob is the leader/singer and songwriter for the band Ceili Rain, a Celtic pop-rock group that has been together for 28 years. Kaylee Rain has played some of the top venues in the country including Reliant Stadium, The RCA Dome and The Georgia Dome. They have played many festivals from Kingdom Bound to Creation Fest to World Youth Day. They have been invited to perform at numerous Celtic and community events from the Slainte Festival to the Bethlehem Musikfest, and Irish fests in Syracuse NY, Cheyenne, WY and many more. They have played at major conferences including NCYC and Youth Specialties and have even performed for major corporations like Nextel. Billboard Magazine says: “These guys deserve to be heard by the entire world. Their potential is limitless because they have an appeal that knows no boundaries. Ceili Rain music makes your feet want to dance and your soul soar!

Edward M. Phillips, MD, is Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School and is Founder and Director of the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine (ILM) at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. In his work at the ILM since 2006 he has directed 26 live CME programs attended by over 25,000 clinicians from 115 countries. In 2015 Phillips joined the VA Boston Healthcare System and now serves as Whole Health Medical Director. He is integrating Whole Health-lifestyle medicine training for students and trainees across the VA as National Whole Health Education Champion for Health Professions Trainees.Additionally, Phillips is a Fellow of American College of Sports Medicine (FACSM) and serves on the executive council that developed the Exercise is Medicine global initiative. He has >80 scientific publications. He served on the Advisory Board of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, the Health Sector and Military Settings Sectors of the United States National Physical Activity Plan and is a founding director of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine.Phillips is an active clinician, educator and advocate who speaks and consults nationally guiding a broad-based effort to reduce lifestyle-related death, disease, and costs through clinician directed interventions with patients. His medical school, SUNY Buffalo, honored him with its Distinguished Alumni Award for his accomplishments in Lifestyle Medicine. The President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition has recognized Dr. Phillips, the ILM and the Lifestyle Medicine Education Collaborative with its Community Leadership Award. He appears on national media including Good Morning America, ESPN radio, Huffington Post, Slate, and Time Magazine. He co-hosted the NPR Daily Exercise Podcast, WBUR's Magic Pill which was awarded an Edward R. Murrow award for Excellence in Innovation.Juna Gjata graduated from Harvard College in 2017 with a Bachelor's in Cognitive Neuroscience and Evolutionary Psychology and a minor in Music. While at Harvard, she was awarded the David M. McCord prize for Excellence in the Arts. She is also an accomplished concert pianist and composer, having performed as a soloist at Carnegie Hall and The Kennedy Center's Millennium stage. In 2018, Juna approached WBUR, Boston's NPR station, with an idea for a podcast to dispel health and fitness misinformation loosely through the lens of her own struggles with body image, weight loss, and eating disorders. Eighteen months later, Food, We Need to Talk was launched. She co-hosts the podcast along with Dr. Eddie Phillips. The podcast has now reached over 2.5 million downloads.In July 2023, Gjata and Phillips will also be publishing their book, Food, We Need to Talk: The Science-Based, Humor-Laced Last Word on Diet, Eating and Making Peace with Your Body, published by St. Martin's Press.  Links:Check out Eddie and Juna's podcast, Food, We Need to TalkFollow Juna on Instagram and TikTokOrder Eddie and Juna's book, Food, We Need to Talk, out July 11, 2023

May 15, 2023 Hear The Rev. Ruth Faith Santana-Grace, the 2023 Recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award, and The Rev. Sabrina Slater, recipient of the Alumni Association Executive Council Service Award, share their stories of faith and ministry.

“It's less about what you do or where you do it, but more about the people you work with. That's what's going to make a difference - learn from great people and grow.” Angie Hicks is the Co-founder of Angie's List & Chief Customer Officer at Angie Home Services. Angie Co-founded Angie's List in 1995 and served as CMO and on the company's Board of Directors. In 2007 she led the merger with IAC Home Advisors to form Angie Home Services. Angie received her MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from DePaul University, which has honored her with a Distinguished Alumni Award for Management and Entrepreneurship, and with the Robert C McDermott Medal for Excellence and Entrepreneurship. Angie's also the recipient of numerous awards including the Indiana Commission for Women Torchbearer Award for Entrepreneurial Accomplishments, the TechPoint Trailblazer Award, Harvard Business School's Alumni Achievement Award, and Woman Tech founder of the Year. In this P&G Alumni Enrichment webinar, you'll enjoy hearing about Angie's personal story of entrepreneurship, and navigating through work and life's many changes.

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Dirk Donahue, who is a former middle school music teacher and currently a university music director and full time singer for the famous “Dapper Dans of Main Street” Barbershop Quartet at Walt Disney World' Magic Kingdom Park. As a leader in many performing groups, especially during his time with the Voices of Liberty, Dirk has had to hold others accountable...which is not always an easy thing to do.   TOPIC: How to Hold Others Accountable GUEST: Dirk Donahue   THOUGHT #1 - Give Appropriate Correction in a Positive Way - The Note Sandwich THOUGHT #2 - Know When to Let it Slide, but Address it Later THOUGHT #3 - Hold Yourself Accountable for Credibility with Others   CONNECT: Website: adonaimusicstudio.com Instagram: @tenornole   DIRK DONAHUE'S BIO: Dirk performed as a full-time singer and vocal captain in the world renowned a capella group, “Voices of Liberty” at The Walt Disney World Resort's EPCOT theme park. Currently Dirk can be seen performing with the “Dapper Dans of Main Street” Barbershop Quartet at Magic Kingdom Park. He is also a clinician for Disney's Imagination Campus' Sings Workshops, as well as a rehearsal director for Disney's Cast Choir for the Candlelight Processional Christmas celebration at EPCOT. Dirk also serves as Performing Arts Director at Johnson University Florida in Kissimmee. Along with Teaching private voice, Dirk is the Director of Johnson's “Campus Choir and Choral Society” as well as co-Director of the university's select ensemble, “New Creation.” Dirk also directs theater pieces at JUFL that have included many original Christmas Productions along with the musical, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Dirk was born and raised in Kissimmee, FL.  He has an Associate of Arts degree in Music (percussion/voice) from Seminole State College (where received the 2004 Distinguished Alumni Award) and has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Central Florida.  Dirk taught Choral music at Denn John Middle School in Kissimmee from 1990-1995.  Dirk has conducted vocal workshops for performing groups at Seminole State College and the A.R.T.S. Camp of the Florida Keys to name a few.  He enjoys the honor of being an adjudicator and member of the Florida Vocal Association, judging at the State and District level as well as for National Performing Arts Festival and has been a guest conductor for several All-County High School and Middle School Choirs. Dirk is the recipient of the highest honors one can receive as a Disney Cast member: The Walt Disney Partners in Excellence Award, a Walt Disney World “Mousecar” which is Disney's version of the Oscar, and the highest award given to a cast member, becoming a member of the inaugural class of the Walt Disney Legacy Award.   RESOURCES: Evergreen Podcast Network - EvergereenPodcasts.com Thoughts That Rock – ThoughtsThatRock.com Certified Rock Star - CertifiedRockStar.com Booky Call - https://www.bookycall.com Booky Call - Book Review App on Apple - Apps.Apple.com Booky Call - Book Review App on Google Play - Play.Google.Com  Service That Rocks: TCreate Unforgettable Experiences and Turn Customers into Fans (Jim Knight) - ServiceThatRocksBook.com Leadership That Rocks: Take Your Brand's Culture to Eleven and Amp Up Results (Jim Knight) - LeadershipThatRocksBook.com Culture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company's Culture (Jim Knight) – CultureThatRocks.com Black Sheep: Unleash the Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered You (Brant Menswar) - FindYourBlackSheep.com Cannonball Kids' cancer – CannonballKidscancer.org Big Kettle Drum - BigKettleDrum.com Spectacle Photography (Show/Website Photos) – SpectaclePhoto.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Usually, when we think of education and accreditation, the stakes aren't life and death.But when it comes to paramedics, proper knowledge and training can mean the difference between a close call and a tragedy.In this episode, we speak with Dr. George Hatch, Executive Director of the Committee on Accreditation for the EMS professions (CoAEMSP), about the fascinating story behind — and what the future holds for — the accreditation that's helping save lives everyday. Join us as we discuss:A unique accreditor structureTransitioning from practitioner to accreditorImproving relationships as an accreditorThe ROI from involving stakeholdersSee Dr. Hatch's full bio below!Keep connected with us by subscribing to Accreditation Conversations on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player. Check out our website here.Dr. Hatch, a 45 year EMS veteran provider and professional educator, is the Executive Director of the largest Committee on Accreditation in the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) system with nearly 800 Paramedic programs in the nation and internationally. Providing oversight to the largest Board of Directors that represent the EMS profession (12 Sponsors), he was called upon to help manage the crisis of keeping the “educational pipeline” open and functioning throughout the COVID-19 crisis while supporting the accredited EMS education programs in the United States.Serving in one of the largest community colleges in the country and responsible for educating the 3rd largest fire department in his role as Department Chairman and Program Director for over 2 decades, he's learned a few lessons about what works in education. He holds an Educational Doctorate with a concentration in Curriculum-Instruction and Teaching from the University of Houston and is the recipient of the 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Houston College Of Education.

Julie Goley, director for Career Services, discusses how important is it and ways to benefit students within the career field. Also, Mickey Williford, vice president for Institutional Effectiveness, explains the upcoming activities happening during Alumni Weekend and what the Distinguished Alumni Award means to her.

“Food waste happens at every stage of the supply chain so there are many instances that we can, ourselves, rescue.” —Leah Lizarondo   Food shortage is a pressing issue affecting people of all countries and cultures across the globe. Sadly, it's not necessarily due to lack of food production, but the excessive waste that contributes mostly to this problem.    Food Rescue Hero is a non-profit organization that is tackling this problem head-on. Hence, it is dubbed as the Door Dash of food surplus. Food Rescue Hero collects and redistributes excess food from donors and distributes it to partner charities, schools, and community programs. Through their efforts, Food Rescue Hero has saved thousands of meals from going to waste and have ensured those meals get to people who need them.   Listen in as Justine and Food Rescue Hero Founder, Leah Lizarondo share how this initiative can be a model for food rescue projects and how we can be food heroes as consumers. Leah also shares pitching tips to convince potential investors, how to set up a model for an organization, and how our narrative can change our whole conversation.  Meet Leah: Leah is the Founder of Food Rescue Hero, a food recovery technology platform used in over 25 cities. The platform has redirected over 100 million pounds of perfectly good food from going to waste toward feeding people experiencing food insecurity. Prior to founding Food Rescue Hero, Leah worked in technology, focused on investment, market, and brand strategy for early-stage companies, and in brand management for global FMCG.   Leah has won numerous awards for her work including Fast Company's World Changing Ideas Award in 2020, Carnegie Mellon University's Distinguished Alumni Award in 2022, the Vital Voices Global Leadership Award in 2020 and WE Empower UN SDG challenge in 2019, a global award for women social entrepreneurs. She has been named as one of the 100 Most Influential Leaders by both Pittsburgh Business Times and City & State PA. Most recently, she was recognized in the Grist 50, a list of emerging leaders creating impactful solutions to climate change.    Website Twitter Instagram LinkedIn   Connect with Food Rescue Hero:  Website Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Connect with NextGen Purpose: Website Facebook Instagram  LinkedIn YouTube Episode Highlights: 01:05 The Door Dash of Food Surplus 07:26 From Vision to Mission to Reality 12:24 Pitching Tips  17:04 Expanding the Model