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Journey to a Million Miles: The Stevens Driving Academy Explore the journey to logging a million miles as a trucker with Trucker Tim and Robert Wall, the school director at Stevens Driving Academy. Discover the essential steps from enrollment to graduation at the renowned Dallas, Texas campus. Understand why Stevens Transport is a top choice for aspiring drivers, with a focus on safety, expert training, and strong mentorship. Learn the ins and outs of the four-week course that propels students toward a promising trucking career. Prepare for orientation and a lucrative future on the road as part of Stevens' celebrated workforce. Stevens Transport May News Bulletin Stevens Transport News Bulletin celebrates Stevens Transport's recognition by Ecolab with the 2024 Outstanding Partnership Award, reflecting excellence and collaboration since 2022. Congratulatory highlights include Jeremiah Matthew, a standout student receiving the Truckload Carriers Association Scholarship and dual graduation honors, set to attend UT Dallas. Additionally, Stevens Transport announces a switch to Blue Cross Blue Shield for medical insurance, enhancing benefits for employees. Stay informed with these key industry updates and achievements that pave the way for future success. Become a Team Driver for Stevens Transport Discover the transformative world of team driving with Stevens Transport in this insightful discussion. Learn how driving with a partner boosts efficiency, earning potential, and safety, while allowing for nearly constant travel and the enjoyment of America's stunning landscapes. Understand how federal regulations intersect with teamwork logistics, enabling over 5,500 miles a week. Insights on rest strategies, like bunk bed sleeping arrangements, are shared. Stevens Transport explains the advantages of choosing your driving partner and how this approach can elevate your trucking career. Explore team driving's benefits and start your journey to success now. Earn More/Team Up - https://vimeo.com/1020240977 Driver Spotlight: Raymond Hatchett Jr. Meet Stevens contract driver and trainer Raymond Hatchett Jr.! Raymond shares the journey he's taken from military service to transitioning to a civilian career, highlighting the importance of being patient and working hard, while feeling grateful for the opportunity to teach the next generation of truck drivers. See the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZw97xNFoSo Stevens Spotlight: Uncovering Jim Kant's Passion for Life and Work In this episode of Stevens Spotlight, Tim Cicciarelli chats with James Kant, Senior Safety Supervisor at Stevens Transport, known for his extensive career journey and real-life adventure stories. James shares insights about starting a new career at 52, finding joy in training others, and the wonders of exploring the U.S. with his wife. Discover his unique taste experiences and fun anecdotes, including amusing takes on spaghetti with hot dogs and an unexpected Porsche purchase. Dive into Jim's vibrant world and get inspired by his life's exciting turns and lessons. Pilot/Flying J Rewards App: https://pilotflyingj.com/rewards Become a Driver for Stevens Transport For questions on whether you meet our driver qualifications, please call our Recruiting Department at 1-800-333-8595 or visit: www.stevenstransport.com/drivers/ Stevens Transport 9757 Military Parkway, Dallas, TX 75227 http://www.stevenstransport.com/ http://www.becomeadriver.com/ Driver Recruiting: 1-800-333-8595.  Apply Here: https://intelliapp2.driverapponline.com Paragon Leasing Technician Careers: https://www.stevenstransport.com/careers/fleet-maintenance-jobs/ Stevens Transport on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StevensTransport

Margie Oleson, Ed.D. helps leaders crush their goals with better clarity and alignment among teams. As the founder and CEO of Oleson Consulting, she is a dynamic speaker and leadership expert who shares knowledge from her education and decades of experience in corporate America – from a variety of industries, including American Family Insurance, Ameriprise, Cargill, Catholic Charities, Ecolab, Securian Financial, St. Jude Medical, Target HQ, UCare, Lockheed Martin, and more. Leaders aren't set up to develop or adopt the right leadership skills and behaviors. Left to ‘make it up as they go', most learned from past leaders… who were also making it up! Dr. Oleson helps leaders develop the right leadership capabilities to grow and maintain high-performing teams, which is the single greatest strategic advantage for any organization.

Today we are breaking down Ecolab, a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions that protect people & the resources vital to life. As of this recording, Ecolab has a $66 billion market cap and protects over 36% of the world's packaged food supply and over 44% of the global milk supply. My guest is Todd Wenning, founder of KNA Capital Management, who has a knack for finding interesting businesses. We get into Ecolab's very on-brand origin story, how the business kept that core focus throughout its history, and how it became one of two vendors that any US McDonald's must work with. Please enjoy this Breakdown on Ecolab. Subscribe to Colossus Review For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. —- This episode is brought to you by Octus, formerly Reorg, is the essential credit intelligence and data provider for nearly 40,000 professionals across the world's leading buy side firms, investment banks, law firms and advisory firms. By surrounding unparalleled human expertise with embedded AI technology, data and workflow tools, Octus unlocks powerful truths that fuel decisive action in financial markets. Visit octus.com to learn how rigorously verified intelligence is delivered at speed to create a complete picture across the entire credit lifecycle.  —- Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Business Breakdowns (00:03:24) Founding Story and Early Innovations (00:04:52) Ecolab's Modern Business Segments (00:06:10) Chemical Foundations and Major Acquisitions (00:07:05) Sustainability and Solid Chemical Solutions (00:08:36) Market Opportunities and Challenges (00:10:09) The Nalco Acquisition and Water Solutions (00:15:40) Customer Relationships and Sales Strategy (00:20:29) Economic Sensitivity and Resilience (00:22:34) Financial Performance and Growth Projections (00:24:34) Capital Allocation and M&A Strategy (00:25:58) Competitive Landscape and Market Position (00:28:20) Future Growth Drivers and Water Focus (00:37:18) Valuation and Investor Considerations (00:40:18) Lessons from Breaking Down Ecolab

An international student at the University of Minnesota has sued the Department of Homeland security. And St. Paul-based Ecolab says it's imposing a 5 percent trade surcharge on its products and services sold in the U.S. The company says it's making the move to mitigate rising raw material costs as a result of Trump administration tariffs. Those stories and more in today's evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

L'essor de l'IA générative soulève de sérieuses préoccupations quant à leur appétit énergétique : selon l'Agence internationale de l'énergie (AIE), une requête à ChatGPT consomme 10 fois plus d'électricité par rapport à une recherche Google. Pour répondre à ces défis environnementaux, l'IA frugale se présente comme une alternative écoresponsable. Pour parler de ce sujet au cœur du Sommet international pour l'action sur l'intelligence artificielle, organisé à Paris en février dernier, nous recevons Anna Médan, cheffe de projet normalisation à l'AFNOR, spécialiste des questions numériques. Elle revient sur l'empreinte environnementale de cette technologie (au-delà des émissions carbone), ainsi que le référentiel AFNOR proposant des méthodologies et bonnes pratiques pour mesurer et réduire l'impact des solutions d'IA. Pour en savoir plus :https://www.afnor.org/actualites/referentiel-pour-mesurer-et-reduire-impact-environnemental-de-ia/https://www.capgemini.com/fr-fr/perspectives/publications/sustainability-developper-ia-generative-durable/

In this Member Spotlight episode on FinPod, we meet Flavio Simoncini—an early-career finance professional currently in a three-year graduate program at Ecolab. Based in Kraków, Poland, Flavio shares what it's like to rotate through roles in FP&A, supply chain finance, and commercial finance while navigating the challenges of working closely with top management in a global company.Flavio also opens up about his international education experience in Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands, his passion for languages, and the importance of soft skills like communication and stakeholder management in corporate finance.Whether you're starting your finance career or considering a graduate program in FP&A, this episode offers a grounded, real-world perspective on what it takes to succeed.

En la segunda hora de Cierre de Mercados nos vamos a IFEMA donde se celebra desde hoy lunes hasta el miércoles HIP 2025. El evento anual más importante de innovación Horeca que celebra su novena edición en la que se dan cita más de 700 empresas expositoras que mostrarán sus novedades en maquinaria, equipos, utensilios de cocina, tecnología, soluciones, nuevos conceptos y alimentos y bebidas. Por nuestros micrófonos van a pasar Juan Sánchez, director comercial de Laduc, con el que hablaremos de las novedades de la compañía y la situación actual del sector. También hablamos con Erika Silva, directora del Hospitality 4.0 Congress para profundizar en el mayor congreso mundial de innovación para la hostelería. Nos acompañará Carlota Sanchez, Country Director Iberia de Ecolab, la compañía líder en materia de sostenibilidad que ofrece soluciones y servicios de agua. Y terminaremos con la intervención de Víctor Santos, Responsable de Iberia de Lavazza que nos acercará a Italia con el último lanzamiento de la compañía: Tales of Italy.

Water scarcity is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, with demand for fresh water expected to outpace supply by 40% by 2030, as highlighted in BI ESG’s recent report, Scarcity Rising: How Water Shapes Sectors and Investments. In this episode of Bloomberg Intelligence’s ESG Currents podcast, Ecolab Chief Sustainability Officer Emilio Tenuta joins BI director of ESG research Eric Kane and senior ESG research associate, Melanie Rua to discuss the critical issue of water scarcity and its implications for businesses and investors. They explore the importance of understanding water as both a business risk and a growth opportunity, the role of AI in water stewardship and the impact of policy and financing trends on water management. This episode was recorded on Jan. 30.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ecolab's Kevin Doyle on striving for constant improvement As a young man Kevin Doyle's dad gave him some advice - try and improve your job every single day. Since then Kevin has worked at companies like Visteon and Delphi and is now the Chief Digital Officer at Ecolab. This week Tammy chats with Kevin about what motivates him as a leader and how he gains the courage to take risks. They talk about what excites them about design thinking and Kevin shares his approach to digital innovation in the age of AI. Links: EcolabSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Global Sustainable Stock Picks includes articles by financial analysts at Morningstar and Insider Monkey. Plus, links to five more articles! By Ron Robins, MBA Transcript & Links, Episode 147, February 7, 2025 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to my podcast episode 147, published February 7, 2025, titled “Global Sustainable Stock Picks.” It's presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode's podcast page at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, and I don't receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal any investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the articles and more company and stock information. ------------------------------------------------------------- Global Sustainable Stock Picks (1) I'm beginning this podcast with this intriguing article titled 10 Best Ethical Companies To Invest In According to Reddit. It's by Mashaid Ahmed in Hedge Funds, News and seen on insidermonkey.com. Here are some quotes from the article. “We sifted through relevant threads to compile a list of the 25 ethical companies. We then used Insider Monkey's Hedge Fund database to rank 10 stocks according to the largest number of hedge fund holders, as of Q3 2024. The list is sorted in ascending order of hedge fund sentiment. Our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds… 10. Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENPH) Number of Hedge Fund Investors: 38 Enphase Energy is a leading provider of advanced home energy solutions, including micro inverters, batteries, EV chargers, and energy management software. The company enables homes and businesses to harness clean energy efficiently and helps reduce carbon emissions. 9. United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) Hedge Fund Investors: 43 United Parcel Service is one of the largest package delivery companies in the world. The company provides logistics, freight, and supply chain solutions to customers across various industries, and is known for its ethical practices including a strong focus on sustainability through its carbon-neutral shipping options, investments in alternative fuel vehicles, and initiatives to reduce emissions across its operations. 8. Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) Hedge Fund Investors: 47 Ecolab is a leader in water, hygiene, and energy technologies and services. The company has a presence in over 170 countries and serves a diverse range of industries, including food service, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, and energy. Ecolab's innovative solutions not only enhance operational performance but also significantly reduce water and energy usage, making them essential for customers in unpredictable and challenging environments. 7. Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:WM) Hedge Fund Investors: 54 Waste Management, Inc. is one of the largest providers of waste and recycling services in North America. The company handles everything from residential trash to industrial waste solutions. Waste Management, Inc.'s focus on environmental responsibility is evident in its investments in recycling technologies and renewable energy projects, including landfill gas-to-energy initiatives… Waste Management, Inc. is making substantial investments in sustainability and renewable energy, which are expected to drive significant long-term growth. 6. MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI) Hedge Fund Investors: 55 MSCI is an American finance company that provides investment decision support tools, including indexes, portfolio analysis tools, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) research. The company's clients include asset managers, hedge funds, and financial institutions. MSCI is a strong advocate of sustainable investing and guides investors toward responsible and impactful investments. 5. The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) Hedge Fund Investors: 69 The Coca-Cola Company is a leader in the beverage industry and offers a wide range of soft drinks, juices, and other refreshments. The company is known for its emphasis on sustainability efforts. 4. American Tower Corporation (NYSE:AMT) Hedge Fund Investors: 73 American Tower is a REIT that owns and operates telecommunications infrastructure, including wireless and broadcast towers. The company has over 200,000 communication sites across the United States, Europe, and emerging markets and serves telecom operators. American Tower is known for its ethical commitment through its focus on sustainable practices, such as energy-efficient infrastructure, and efforts to bridge the digital divide in underserved communities. 3. Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) Hedge Fund Investors: 75 Costco operates membership-based warehouse clubs and offers a wide range of products from groceries to electronics at competitive prices. The company serves over 138 million cardholders, including 77.4 million paid household members, and continues to expand its footprint through strategic warehouse openings and innovative digital initiatives. Costco is known for its ethical business practices, employee well-being through industry-leading wages, and sustainability efforts in reducing waste, sourcing responsibly, and maintaining transparent supplier practices. 2. Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) Hedge Fund Investors: 76 The company operates more than 32,000 stores worldwide and offers premium coffee, tea, and snack products, along with other consumer-packaged goods such as coffee beans and ready-to-drink beverages. The company's ethical initiatives include sourcing ethically produced coffee through its Coffee and Farmer Equity (C.A.F.E.) practices. 1. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Hedge Fund Investors: 279 Microsoft is known for its innovation, and leadership in corporate responsibility. Microsoft is continuously innovating its Productivity and Business Processes segment, which includes Office 365, LinkedIn, and Dynamics 365. The company recently integrated its 365 Copilot, an AI-powered assistant, into productivity tools such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, which has led to a significant increase in user engagement and business value.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Global Sustainable Stock Picks (2) Many ethical and sustainable investors want to internationalize their portfolios. So, here's a new article to assist them. It's titled These 8 Foreign Stocks Are Widely Held by Global Sustainable Funds. It's by Liz Angeles and found on morningstar.com. Here are some quotes from the article. “To obtain top stocks widely owned by ESG global sustainable funds, we ran two searches on the open-end and exchange-traded funds coverage. We looked for large-cap global funds and selected the oldest share classes. We looked at the funds that are considered sustainable investment and compared them with the traditional funds. (And) pulled the top 500 holdings from the sustainable funds, and likewise for the traditional funds, and analyzed the average weights of each security. Stocks That Are Uniquely Held by Global Sustainable Funds Source: Morningstar Direct as of 1/22/2025. 1. Schneider Electric SE Morningstar Rating: 2 Stars Schneider Electric is a leading global supplier of electrical and industrial automation equipment. The group has four end markets: buildings, data centers, infrastructure, and industry, each of which relies on Schneider's products and solutions to ensure their operations run safely and efficiently. ‘Two thirds of Schneider's revenue is generated from electric utilities, buildings, and data centers, which are three end markets enjoying multiyear secular growth themes.' - Matthew Donen, Director, Morningstar. ‘Schneider has the strongest management of its material ESG issues across the electrical equipment subindustry.' - Morningstar Sustainalytics. 2. Iberdrola SA Morningstar Rating: 3 Stars ‘Iberdrola is the second-biggest integrated utility in Europe after Enel. Besides its domestic Spanish market, Iberdrola has strong exposure to the United Kingdom since the acquisition of Scottish Power in 2007.' - Tancrede Fulop, Morningstar senior equity analyst. ‘Carbon pricing and regulation are in place or expected in the main markets in which Iberdrola operates. This will likely benefit the company, as its generation mix is relatively low-carbon: renewables, hydro, and nuclear comprised 61% of generation in 2023, while all remaining coal-fired power plants were closed in 2020.' - Morningstar Sustainalytics. 3. TE Connectivity PLC Registered Shares Morningstar Rating: 3 Stars ‘TE Connectivity designs and manufactures connectors and sensors, supplying custom and semicustom solutions to a bevy of end markets in the transportation, industrial, and communication industries.' - William Kerwin, Morningstar equity analyst. In its 2023 Corporate responsibility report, TE Connectivity reported that it reduced its absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 39% in 2023. This included achieving 77% renewable electricity use globally.' 4. Trane Technologies PLC Class A Morningstar Rating: 1 Star ‘Trane Technologies is a leading supplier of climate control products and services.' - Brian Bernard, director of industrials equity research for Morningstar. ‘Additionally, the company manufactures specialized equipment where competition is limited. This can lead to monopolization of product lines and create opportunities for the company to become involved in anticompetitive practices, such as price fixing and collusion. Trane is also exposed to asbestos-related claims from its former operations.' - Morningstar Sustainalytics. 5. Prysmian SpA Morningstar Rating: 1 Star Prysmian SpA is an Italian manufacturer of electric power transmission and telecommunications cables and systems… More than half the firm's revenue is generated in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions, with the rest coming from North America, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific regions. ‘Prysmian SpA has assigned responsibility for overseeing ESG issues at the board level… The company's overall management of material ESG issues is strong.' - Morningstar Sustainalytics. 6. Aptiv PLC Morningstar Rating: 3 Stars Aptiv PLC signal and power solutions segment supplies components and systems that make up a vehicle's electrical system, including wiring assemblies and harnesses, connectors, electrical centers, and hybrid electrical systems… ‘To keep pace with the changing automotive industry and increasing consumer demand for new sustainable mobility solutions, Aptiv boosted investments into vehicle electrification solutions and other research and development projects. The company's overall management of material ESG issues is strong.' - Morningstar Sustainalytics. 7. Infineon Technologies AG Morningstar Rating: 4 Stars ‘Infineon is a leading broad-based European chipmaker, with significant exposure to secular growth drivers in the automotive chip sector. Infineon should emerge as a leading supplier for electric vehicles and active safety systems used in cars, with increasing exposure to car ‘infotainment' systems. - Brian Collelo, Morningstar Strategist. ‘Product Governance for the semiconductor industry encompasses functionality, cost, marketability, reliability, form, packaging, and delivery time of chips… The company's exposure to product governance issues is Medium and moderately above the subindustry exposure.' - Morningstar Sustainalytics. 8. Siemens AG Morningstar Rating: 3 Stars Siemens is a multi-industry company focused on the areas of automation, electrification, mobility, and healthcare. Its top three geographic regions—the United States, Germany, and China—contribute over half group revenue… ‘Our 7% EPS growth estimate annualized through 2028 is on the low end of some of its peers, attributable to the cyclicality in its discrete automation business.' - Matthew Donen, Director for Morningstar. ‘The company's overall management of material ESG issues is strong.' - Morningstar Sustainalytics.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Additional articles not covered due to time constraints 1. Title: Why Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Is One of the Best Humane Stocks to Invest in Now? On finance.yahoo.com. By Mashaid Ahmed. 2. Title: Visa vs. Mastercard: Who's Leading the Charge in Finance, Sustainability, and Net Zero? On carboncredits.com. By Jennifer L 3. Title: 12 Most Promising Green Stocks According to Hedge Funds on insidermonkey.com. By Mashaid Ahmed in Hedge Funds, News. 4. Title: 8 Best Humane Stocks to Invest in Now on insidermonkey.com. By Mashaid Ahmed in Hedge Funds, News and seen on insidermonkey.com. Article from Australia 1. Title: Top Ethical Investment Funds in Australia for 2025 – James Hayes Financial Advisor & Planner – Caringbah, AU on jameshayesfpblog.wordpress.com. By James Hayes Financial Planner. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment These are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips for this podcast “Global Sustainable Stock Picks.” Please click the like and subscribe buttons wherever you download or listen to this podcast. That helps bring these podcasts to others like you. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote ethical and sustainable investing as a force for hope and prosperity in these troubled times! Contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for listening. I'll talk to you next on February 21st. Bye for now.   © 2025 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul

In episode 122, host Jon Wood speaks with members of the KiiP team about sterile barrier wrap, more commonly known as “blue wrap.” Karina Engels from Owens & Minor/Halyard, Amanda Benedict from AAMI, Tanya Magana of Ecolab, Jennifer Zeck from Solventum, and Sterile Processing technician Tiffany Reece discuss the importance of consistent standards for wrap. They review what to do when encountering multilayer or potentially compromised wrap and explain how KiiP works to investigate concerns and connect users, experts and manufacturers to identify solutions. Earn CE Now

Consider These Top ESG Stocks! ESG fund ownership offers great insight into the best stocks to own for potential returns. By Ron Robins, MBA Transcript & Links, Episode 143, November 29, 2024 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to this podcast episode 143 published November 29, 2024, titled “Consider These Top ESG Stocks!” It's presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode's podcast page at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, and I don't receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal any investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the articles and more company and stock information. ------------------------------------------------------------- Consider These Top ESG Stocks! (1) I'm beginning this podcast episode with a great article titled The Top Stocks Widely Owned by ESG Funds. It's by Frances Aufderheide and found on morningstar.com. Here are some quotes from the article. “We found five stocks owned exclusively by large-cap sustainable funds in the industrials, materials, and healthcare sectors. We describe them below, with insight from Morningstar analysts and Sustainalytics. Source: Morningstar Direct. Weights as of Oct. 31, 2024. Data as of Nov. 5, 2024. 1. Ecolab (ECL) Morningstar Rating: 2 Stars Morningstar ESG Risk Rating Assessment: 3 Globes Price/Fair Value: 1.14 Total Return Year to Date (Month-End): 24.75 ‘As the global leader in the cleaning and sanitation industry, Ecolab provides products that help its hospitality, foodservice, and life-sciences customers do laundry, wash dishes, maintain clean manufacturing environments, and ensure regulatory compliance. With unmatched scale and a solid razor-and-blade business model, Ecolab's competitive advantages are firmly in place.' ‘Ecolab's largest growth driver over the next decade will be the water business, which generates the majority of revenue in the industrial segment. During the quarter, water revenue grew 3% versus the prior-year quarter on an organic basis, excluding currency movements.' —Seth Goldstein, Morningstar Strategist 2. Agilent Technologies (A) Morningstar Rating: 4 Stars Morningstar ESG Risk Rating Assessment: 4 Globes Price/Fair Value: 0.91 Total Return Year to Date (Month-End): (5.76) Agilent provides instruments, software and services for laboratories. ‘Agilent offers differentiated technology that is protected by various intangible assets, including patents, copyrights, and trademarks. This portfolio of intellectual property and its innovation prowess in chosen fields keep competitors from directly copying its technology.' —Julie Utterback, Morningstar Senior Equity Analyst 3. Xylem (XYL) Morningstar Rating: 3 Stars Morningstar ESG Risk Rating Assessment: 3 Globes Price/Fair Value: 1.07 Total Return Year to Date (Month-End): 7.43 ‘Xylem is one of the leading water technology companies in the world. Its extensive portfolio spans a wide range of equipment and solutions for the water industry, including the transport, treatment, testing, and efficient use of water for public utilities as well as industrial, commercial, and residential customers. Xylem operates four business segments: water infrastructure, applied water, measurement and control solutions, and water solutions and services.' —Krysztof Smalec, Morningstar Equity Analyst 4. W.W. Grainger (GWW) Morningstar Rating: 1 Star Morningstar ESG Risk Rating Assessment: 4 Globes Price/Fair Value: 1.66 Total Return Year to Date (Month-End): 34.57 W.W. Grainger distributes maintenance, repair, and operations products to more than 4.5 million customers. ‘We've raised our fair value estimate for narrow-moat-rated Grainger by 12% to $660 per share as we've become more confident of the firm's ability to maintain long-term operating margin above 14%. Even so, the current stock price remains well above our revised fair value estimate.' ‘Our confidence (of a narrow moat) is rooted in Grainger's ability to fend off competitive pressures from both new and existing players in the maintenance, repair, and operations market.' —Brian Bernard, Morningstar Senior Director 5. Veralto (VLTO) Morningstar Rating: None Morningstar ESG Risk Rating Assessment: 3 Globes Total Return Year to Date (Month-End): 24.56 Veralto provides technology solutions to improve the quality and reliability of water and product innovations through a suite of brands. ‘This tax-free spinoff is just the latest example of Danaher's business pruning.' —Julie Utterback, Morningstar Senior Equity Analyst” End quotes. Also, go to the link on this podcast page to this article for additional research on the “Top 10 widely held in US Sustainable Large-Cap Fund Universe” and “Top 5 Overweight Securities in the US Sustainable Large-Cap Fund Universe”. ------------------------------------------------------------- Consider These Top ESG Stocks! (2) The second article today reviews a company that is an old favorite of ethical and sustainable investors. The article is titled Buy First Solar Stock on the Dip. Solar Energy Will Be Too Good an Opportunity for President-Elect Trump to Pass Up. It's by James Brumley and found on fool.com. Here are a few of his comments on First Solar stock. “First Solar (FSLR) Investors suspect pro-oil President-elect Donald Trump could also prove unsupportive of renewable energy. In fact, most clean energy stocks are down since his Nov. 5 election on this very worry. First Solar has been no exception to the industrywide sell-off. This weakness, however, is also a buying opportunity for anyone interested in owning a piece of the solar panel maker, or in adding exposure to the solar industry as a whole. The solar power movement is too big and too well-developed for Donald Trump to bring to a halt now. First Solar is also well-positioned to sidestep one of the few meaningful actions the president-elect could take to disrupt the solar industry's growth. Solar is just too competitive to stop now Data gathered by Wood Mackenzie and reported by the U.S. Department of Energy indicates that utility-scale solar power is now in line with the cost of natural gas and coal-fired power… The irony? Largely because it's the cheapest means of adding utility-scale power production there, solar is growing like wildfire in several states like Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas that picked Trump to be president during the recently ended election cycle. To the extent voters picked Trump for economic reasons, they'll certainly appreciate cheaper electricity and its positive impact on the economy. The 2022 passage of the Inflation Reduction Act is admittedly fueling much of this growth, by offering taxpayers a tax credit of up to 30% of the cost of a solar power system. The IRA also incentivizes utility-scale solar power projects as well as the manufacturing of solar panels themselves… But tariffs? While unspecific as well as far from being certain (Trump argues the mere threat of tariffs is enough), First Solar is mostly immune to their impact anyway. Although the company requires some imported materials that may be subject to such tariffs, it's an American manufacturer mostly serving the North American market, where the company believes over 90% of its immediate revenue opportunities await… Data source: StockAnalysis.com. Chart by author. Give at least partial credit for this brewing growth to First Solar's Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) photovoltaic panels. Although they make its design and production processes more complicated and more costly than that of more conventional silicon panels, this technology proves more durable while at the same time delivering more power. Utility-scale buyers are increasingly seeing these high-performance panels as an investment rather than an expense, as they further lower the effective per-kilowatt cost of solar power… The market's overestimating the risk, and underestimating First Solar Now all of a sudden First Solar's stumble since early November and its much bigger 37% pullback from June's peak looks like an entry opportunity. The analyst community agrees, anyway. Undeterred by political rhetoric and handwringing, most of them still consider First Solar stock a strong buy, sporting a consensus price target of $280.79. That's almost 50% above the stock's present price.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Consider These Top ESG Stocks! (3) This next article, though from Australia, might interest many investors outside of that wonderful country. It's titled The Ethical Investor: These three ESG award-winning ASX companies show how it's done. It's by Eddy Sunarto found on ntnews.com.au. Here are some of what Mr. Sunarto says about his picks. “1. Orica (ASX:ORI) was named Australia's most sustainable company in the 2024 Australian Financial Review Sustainability Leaders awards, taking home top honours for its significant environmental impact. The company, a global leader in commercial explosives, was recognised for its groundbreaking emissions abatement project at its Kooragang Island plant near Newcastle, NSW. This project is the largest of its kind in the Australian chemicals sector, reducing emissions by 45% at the site and cutting national chemical industry emissions by 11%... The judges believe Orica's efforts have not only addressed environmental challenges but have also driven economic growth, injecting millions into the local economy while future-proofing critical manufacturing capabilities for industries such as mining, agriculture and healthcare. The company's commitment to sustainability is also reflected in its ambitious climate targets, aiming for net zero emissions by 2050. 2. Sims Metal Management (ASX:SGM) an Australian-based global recycling company with a 106-year history, was named the most sustainable corporation of 2024 by Corporate Knights, topping its Global 100 list. Known for its role in the circular economy, Sims has been integral in reducing carbon emissions by recycling metals like steel, copper, and aluminium – which are crucial in industries like electric vehicles, wind turbines and solar panels. In 2023 alone, the company's efforts saved 13 million tonnes of CO₂, equivalent to removing nearly three million cars from the road, according to its reports. Sims' approach to sustainability extends beyond recycling, with ambitious goals to transition to renewable energy in its operations by 2025 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050… The company is investing in advanced technologies, like automated sorting systems and AI robots, to improve the efficiency of its recycling processes. Although these innovations may not always attract the same attention as large renewable energy projects, CEO Stephen Mikkelsen said that metal recycling plays a vital role in decarbonising industries and contributing to a sustainable future. 3. Australian Vintage (ASX:AVG) won the 2024 Global Drinks Intel ESG Award for Sustainable Wine Producer, which was announced in September. The award recognised the company's strong commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, despite current challenges within the Australian wine industry. The company had earlier achieved B Corp certification in February, making it one of only three Australian wine companies with this status. Australian Vintage's ESG strategy focuses on three key pillars: 'Thriving People', 'Nurture Nature', and 'Meaningful Growth'. The company said all these are supported by measurable, verifiable performance… The judges praised Australian Vintage for not just making ESG commitments, but for quantifying and achieving real, impactful results.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Additional Articles of Interest 1. Title: The Top 10 Nuclear Energy Companies Shaping Clean Power on vaneck.com. By Coulter Regal. 2. Title: How to Get Fossil Fuels Out of Your Investment Portfolio on nytimes.com. By Tara Siegel Bernard. 3. Title: Raymond James Predicts Up to ~440% Rally for These 2 ‘Strong Buy' Stocks on finance.yahoo.com. By TipRanks. 4. Title: Top 10: Sustainable Brands on sustainabilitymag.com. By Jasmin Jessen. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment These are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips for this podcast “Consider These Top ESG Stocks!” Please click the like and subscribe buttons wherever you download or listen to this podcast. That helps bring these podcasts to others like you. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote ethical and sustainable investing as a force for hope and prosperity in these troubled times! Contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for listening. Now my next podcast will be December 13th. I'll talk to you then! Bye for now.   © 2024 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul

In this episode, Reese Tisdale sits down with Keith Hays, VP & Managing Director at Bluefield Research, to discuss major developments in the water sector that signal a broader shift toward water-centric strategies. Together, they break down the strategic moves by key players and explore their implications for utilities, industries, and technology providers. Key topics in this discussion include: Georg Fischer's pivot to exclusively water and flow solutions: How divesting non-core businesses and acquiring Uponor is strengthening its market position in industrial and high-value sectors like semiconductors. Ecolab's acquisition of Barclay Water Management: Strengthening industrial water treatment expertise with proprietary technologies and a consumables-driven revenue model. Veralto's investment in Axine Water Technologies: This investment underscores the sector's shift toward digital innovation, with industrial water applications emerging as prime targets for growth. Reese and Keith also dive into the broader trends driving these transformations, including the rise of high-tech solutions like real-time monitoring, the industrial focus on semiconductors and data centers, and the impact of major infrastructure investments. With insights on scalability, innovation, and competitive dynamics, this episode highlights how companies are positioning themselves for a water-driven future. If you enjoy listening to The Future of Water Podcast, please tell a friend or colleague, and if you haven't already, please click to follow this podcast wherever you listen. If you'd like to be informed of water market news, trends, perspectives and analysis from Bluefield Research, subscribe to Waterline, our weekly newsletter published each Wednesday. Related Research & Analysis: Ecolab M&A Targets High Tech, Data Water Management Georg Fischer Unlocks Value with Water Focus

This week on Beyond the Bar, Abby interviews Jeff and Gwynette Werth, a couple with a miraculous testimony. They share about the ups and downs of their journey to where they are now, as well as how they: Believe for miracles Walk alongside others in faith Listen to the Holy Spirit and obey with confidence Don't forget to subscribe! For email reminders, follow this link: https://www.redemptioncoffeehouseandroastery.com/podcast-launch-hype Visit our website, read about the episode on our blog, or check out our online roastery by visiting redemptioncoffeehouseandroastery.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @redemptioncoffeehouse.roastery Check out "Grace Found Me: Miracles Still Happen" at https://a.co/d/irpXw3s Jeff and Gwynette have been married for 36 years. They have 3 children and are Nana and Popop to 7 grandchildren. Jeff works as a Senior Territory Rep for EcoLab and Gwynette recently published her first book, "Grace Found Me: Miracles Still Happen" in 2023, telling her testimony of healing from chronic illness. Jeff and Gwynette are passionate about praise and worship music and can always be found cracking a joke or offering a word of encouragement.

Todd Wenning, CFA, President and CIO at KNA Capital Management, joins the podcast to discuss his thesis on Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL), a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. For more information about KNA Capital Management, please visit: https://www.kna-capital.com/ To subscribe to Todd's newsletter, Flyover Stocks, on Substack, please visit: https://www.flyoverstocks.com/ You can Follow Todd Wenning on Twitter/X @ToddWenning: https://x.com/ToddWenning Chapters: [0:00] Introduction + Episode sponsor: Daloopa [1:24] What is Ecolab $ECL and why is it interesting to Todd [3:38] What is Todd seeing that the market is missing with $ECL [6:30] $ECL achilles heel and how they are addressing that / understanding the upside [12:33] $ECL business and major drivers for growth [20:11] Water vertical / why Ecolab's products and services are critical to data centers, hospitals [26:29] Does it make sense for $ECL to have all these businesses under one roof? [29:22] Cintas comparison: market penetration / has $ECL ever lost a QSR? [36:18] Insider ownership and incentives / Bill Gates investment, starting to sell through Cascade [45:47] Debate on AI and automation with Ecolab [51:37] Difference between Ecolab and Cintas or Costco [57:16] What would cause $ECL to regress to the mean [1:00:57] $ECL Final thoughts Today's sponsor: Daloopa Hey there, fundamental analysts - Are you tired of the endless grind of updating financial models, scrubbing documents, and hard coding? Let's talk about something that could transform your workflow—Daloopa. Daloopa delivers perfect historicals for thousands of public companies. That means every KPI, operating data, financial metric, adjustment, and guidance—all at your fingertips. And here's the best part: Daloopa updates your models in near real-time, which is especially important during earnings season, tailored to your modeling format and style. Imagine never having to update your models again. With Daloopa, you can reclaim your time and focus on what really matters—analysis and research. Want to learn more? Create a FREE account at Daloopa.com/YAV

Live from CPHI Milan 2024, this episode is a roundup of conversations with a number of key exhibitors Recipharm, Tjoapack, Renaissance Lakewood, Ecolab and NovaCina. As you'll hear, it was a noisy event, so written transcripts are all available on PharmaSource. Jon Reed, Head of Strategic Business Planning at Recipharm discussed the CDMO's recent strategic moves, including Predictive Modeling and GLP-1 focus. https://pharmasource.global/content/podcast/recipharms-strategic-moves-embracing-predictive-modeling-and-glp-1-trends/ Dexter Tjoa, CEO of Tjoapack, shared insights into the company's 35 year evolution from a small Dutch contract packaging organisation (CPO) to a global player in pharmaceutical packaging. https://pharmasource.global/content/podcast/tjoapacks-global-expansion-bridging-european-and-us-pharmaceutical-packaging-markets/ Eric Kaneps, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Renaissance Lakewood, discussed the company's expansion and focus on nasal spray technology. https://pharmasource.global/content/podcast/renaissance-lakewood-drives-cdmo-innovation-in-nasal-spray-technology/ Craig Cox, Vice President of Global Sales, Bioprocessing at Ecolab, shared insights into the company's bioprocessing solutions, and how they help support sustainability. https://pharmasource.global/content/podcast/ecolabs-bioprocessing-solutions-addressing-sustainability-and-complexity-in-drug-manufacturing/ Peter Bullard, Senior Vice President of Manufacturing at NovaCina, shared insights into the new Australian CDMO's unique position in the global pharmaceutical market and 50 year legacy. https://pharmasource.global/content/podcast/novacina-new-australian-cdmo-with-50-year-legacy-in-sterile-manufacturing/

Lisa attended Michigan State University, where she completed her undergraduate studies and later earned a Master's degree in Food Safety. Her academic focus laid a solid foundation for her career in the industry. At Ecolab, she is known for her data-driven approach to improving food safety practices and has extensive experience across various prominent food and beverage companies, highlighting her expertise in the field. Her role ensures that Ecolab remains a leader in providing innovative solutions for food safety, supporting restaurants, hotels, and other food service establishments in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Lisa's career is defined by her dedication to enhancing food safety and public health.Key Takeaways:Ecolab is described as a gold standard in the hospitality and food service industry, particularly for their behind-the-scenes contributions, including water safety, hygiene, infection prevention, and overall food safety.Lisa elaborates on Ecolab's efforts to build trust in the industry by ensuring that their products are easy to use, efficient, and meet regulatory standards globally.Lisa emphasizes Ecolab's significant role in the restaurant industry, focusing on innovation, data-driven insights, and comprehensive solutions to enhance food safety and operational efficiency.Ecolab's comprehensive approach to enhancing food safety in the restaurant industry includes advanced technology, robust training programs, and a strong focus on building a culture of safety.EcoSure, a notable program offered by Ecolab, includes assessment tools to evaluate food safety culture within organizations. This program helps businesses understand how associates, team members, or partners view food safety and how the organization is addressing it. The EcoSure program involves using data to make plans for improvement and build a strong food safety culture within the organization.Lisa shares statistics on foodborne illnesses, highlighting the importance of stringent food safety practices.Talking Back: The hosts express their admiration for Ecolab's innovative products and services, highlighting the company's significant impact on the restaurant industry's safety and efficiency.Enjoy engaging segments like “What's Hot and Not,” where the latest industry trends are discussed, “Branded Quick Fire,” which provides rapid-fire insights into key topics, and “Trivia Tuesday,” a fun and informative game that tests your insight on guests.

In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” sit down with Lisa Robinson, Vice President of Global Food Safety and Public Health at Ecolab.Lisa attended Michigan State University, where she completed her undergraduate studies and later earned a Master's degree in Food Safety. Her academic focus laid a solid foundation for her career in the industry. At Ecolab, she is known for her data-driven approach to improving food safety practices and has extensive experience across various prominent food and beverage companies, highlighting her expertise in the field. Her role ensures that Ecolab remains a leader in providing innovative solutions for food safety, supporting restaurants, hotels, and other food service establishments in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Lisa's career is defined by her dedication to enhancing food safety and public health.Key Takeaways:Ecolab is described as a gold standard in the hospitality and food service industry, particularly for their behind-the-scenes contributions, including water safety, hygiene, infection prevention, and overall food safety.Lisa elaborates on Ecolab's efforts to build trust in the industry by ensuring that their products are easy to use, efficient, and meet regulatory standards globally.Lisa emphasizes Ecolab's significant role in the restaurant industry, focusing on innovation, data-driven insights, and comprehensive solutions to enhance food safety and operational efficiency.Ecolab's comprehensive approach to enhancing food safety in the restaurant industry includes advanced technology, robust training programs, and a strong focus on building a culture of safety.EcoSure, a notable program offered by Ecolab, includes assessment tools to evaluate food safety culture within organizations. This program helps businesses understand how associates, team members, or partners view food safety and how the organization is addressing it. The EcoSure program involves using data to make plans for improvement and build a strong food safety culture within the organization.Lisa shares statistics on foodborne illnesses, highlighting the importance of stringent food safety practices.Talking Back: The hosts express their admiration for Ecolab's innovative products and services, highlighting the company's significant impact on the restaurant industry's safety and efficiency.Enjoy engaging segments like “What's Hot and Not,” where the latest industry trends are discussed, “Branded Quick Fire,” which provides rapid-fire insights into key topics, and “Trivia Tuesday,” a fun and informative game that tests your insight on guests.

Hawke's Bay fast-food software company Fingermark has a new investor. US-listed giant Ecolab is taking a more than 9% stake, putting a nine-figure valuation on the tech firm. Victoria backgrounds what Fingermark does, and what the investment means. Also, she looks at what is next for the electricity sector with the Tiwai deal and Port of Auckland price hikes.

Diese Woche sprechen wir über unsere Depots im April 2024. Du erfährst, welche Aktien wir gekauft und verkauft haben. Stephan, unser Marktexperte von der Consorsbank, wird seine Markteinschätzungen und Erwartungen mit uns teilen. Wir geben dir Einblicke über unsere Dividenden und unsere nächsten Käufe. Dazu wie immer die Themen sowie die Tops und Flops der Woche. Zum Schluss gibt es noch spannende Investmentideen und der Ausblick auf die kommende Woche darf nicht fehlen.

In this new episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Mary Kate Love welcomed veteran guest Shannon Vaillancourt, President and Founder of Ratelinx back to the show, along with Natalie Rekow, Senior Logistics Manager at Ecolab. Join us and listen as our expert panel discusses the importance of rethinking freight auditing for supply chain leaders. Rekow shared how Ecolab, a global sustainability leader servicing 40 industries and manages around 700,000 freight invoices annually, faced challenges with manual processes, significant backlogs, and difficulty hiring enough employees to keep up with the workload. Learn how, by partnering with Ratelinx, Ecolab was able to automate and streamline its freight auditing process, significantly reducing internal workload, improving invoice processing speed, and leveraging financial data for better business outcomes.Join us!Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comLearn more about National Supply Chain Day: https://supplychainnow.com/nscdWEBINAR- Exploring Rebate Strategies in Supply Chain Partnerships: https://bit.ly/48KmfAvWEBINAR- Building an Antifragile Supply Chain: Dr. Schär's Climb to Inventory Excellence: https://bit.ly/3Pc7wanWEBINAR- Profitable Manufacturing Unveiled: Crafting a Winning S&OP Strategy: https://bit.ly/43zlZ6dThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Mary Kate Love. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/5-reasons-rethink-freight-auditing-1256

In der heutigen Folge „Alles auf Aktien“ sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Anja Ettel und Holger Zschäpitz über Kaufgerüchte um Encavis, eine saubere Sache fürs Depot und darüber, wie die Aktienrente auf Pump der FDP tatsächlich funktionieren kann. Außerdem geht es um DHL, JD.com, Alibaba, Apple, Tesla, Footlocker, Tripadvisor, Kimberly-Clark, DuPont, 3M, BASF, Xylem, Ecolab, Veolia Environnement, Aecom Technology, Global X Clean Water ETF (WKN: A3CYXG) und X Trackers MSCI Global SDG 6 Clean Water & Sanitation ETF (WKN: DBX0SN).  Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Ab sofort gibt es noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. Außerdem bei WELT: Im werktäglichen Podcast „Das bringt der Tag“ geben wir Ihnen im Gespräch mit WELT-Experten die wichtigsten Hintergrundinformationen zu einem politischen Top-Thema des Tages. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

This week, The CMO Podcast celebrates Black History Month with a special episode centered on the incredibly fast start-up of an organization called BECA–the Black Executive CMO Alliance. BECA is the 3-year-old brainchild of founder & CEO Jerri DeVard, the former CMO of Verizon, ADT and Office Depot.BECA is the only alliance created and composed of Black CMOs and CXOs to address the persistent diversity problems in America's C-Suites and boardrooms. It has gained momentum in the short three years since its founding; its membership represents a collective market cap of $800 billion.Jim is joined by three leaders whose lives have been impacted by BECA:-Gail Petersen: Chief Marketing Officer & Executive Vice President, Global Marketing & Communications at Ecolab, a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions-DeLu Jackson: Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer for the home-security company ADT-Christina Marshall-Valdez: Director of Commercialization, Southeast Asia, SC Johnson–the large, privately held consumer products company. Christina is a BECA Future Leader who has recently graduated as part of the first cohort of The BECA Playbook.Learn more about BECA at https://blackexec.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Pre-treatment is the key to everything.” - Dr. Kelle Zeiher Learn about the profound impact of cutting-edge technology on the realm of industrial water treatment, accompanied by the insights of esteemed reverse osmosis specialist, Dr. Kelle Zeiher from Garratt-Callahan. With over three decades of dedicated experience in the water industry and a distinguished background in chemistry, Dr. Zeiher shares invaluable insights into the transformative synergy between advanced technology and the pivotal role of water treaters. At the heart of our conversation is Dr. Zeiher's revolutionary technology, AROS (Aqueous Reuse Optimization System), a groundbreaking solution allowing for multiple cycles of water usage, unlocking unprecedented opportunities in water treatment efficiency. Join us as we delve into how this winning duo of technology and water treaters is redefining standards in equipment health, water optimization, and overall sustainability. This data-driven water episode illuminates the global demand for water and the challenges tied to shortages, despite Earth's abundant water resources. Dr. Zeiher explores how variations in water usage and availability underscore the critical need for sustainable water management. Discover the concept of a "water footprint" and its implications, showcasing the amount of water required to produce everyday items like gasoline, steel, cars, cell phones, and data. Delve into the challenges of water management, particularly in cooling processes for industrial applications. Dr. Zeiher introduces a patented process designed to recycle and reuse water efficiently, addressing the challenge of liquid discharge in industrial settings. The episode emphasizes the importance of respectful communication with customers, understanding their specific challenges, and presenting tailored solutions. Learn about quick wins for water treaters, focusing on chemical treatments to maintain system health, control scale, fouling, and corrosion, along with implementing pre-treatment strategies. For water treaters seeking to enhance their expertise and contribute significantly to sustainable water usage, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. Tune in for a journey into the future of water treatment, where technology and the expertise of water treaters harmonize to maximize water's potential.   Timestamps 01:00 - Trace Blackmore invites you to read Daniel Pink's book, Drive and introduces you to the three concepts from the book: Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose  05:30 - Upcoming Events for Water Treatment Professionals  8:30 - Interview with Dr. Kelle Zeiher of Garratt-Callahan 45:00 - Trace's challenge to you: write and present a technical paper 48:30 - Drop by Drop With James McDonald     Quotes “Pre-treatment is the key to everything.” - Dr. Kelle Zeiher “I help industries save money and keep their equipment in better health over the long haul. I help keep all of the water in our world safer and more readily available for people to use and enjoy.” - Dr. Kelle Zeiher “When it's a large system, there are costs and benefits everywhere.” - Dr. Kelle Zeiher “We cannot always get to zero, but we can try.” - Dr. Kelle Zeiher “Yes, it's going to cost you money - all solutions cost money, but are you spending the money wisely, and what are you getting for it?”  - Dr. Kelle Zeiher   Connect with Kelle Zeiher Phone: 630.660.3457 Email: kzeiher@g-c.com  Reverse Osmosis email: ro_info@g-c.com  Website: garrattcallahan.com LinkedIn: in/kelle-zeiher-6bab221 company/garratt-callahan-company Read or Download Kelle Zeiher's Press Release HERE Check out Kelle's mystery, romance, and adventure books: kellezriley.net   Links Mentioned Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H. Pink Episode 347 with Emily E. Lewis of Clyde Snow & Sessions Episode 307 with Bowen Engineering and the International Water Conference (IWC) Innovative Water Treatment Supports Conservation by Kelle Zeiher Kelle Z. Riley's Undercover Cat Series Erin Brockovich directed by Steven Soderbergh (Watch on Prime Video) The Big Bang Theory created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady (Watch on Max - Prime Video) Garratt-Callahan's Water Treatment Technologies Industrial Water Conference  The Rising Tide Mastermind Submit a Show Idea   Books Mentioned Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, by Daniel Pink  Undercover Cat Series by Kelle Z. Riley The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York by Deborah Blum Reverse Osmosis: A Practical Guide for Industrial Users by Wes Bryne Reverse Osmosis: Industrial Processes and Applications 2nd Edition by Jane Kucera The NALCO Water Handbook, Fourth Edition by Ecolab   Drop By Drop with James  It's in the middle of winter. It's cold. You've had a long day as an industrial water treatment professional battling scale, corrosion, unwanted microbiological activity, and inefficiencies. You're tired. You just want to go home, kick your feet up, relax, and get warm. You forget to take your test kit out of the car. You wake up in the morning, drive to the next industrial water system, open up your test kit, and it is FROZEN SOLID!  What do you do? Do you run around in circles? Do you sit the test kit as closely to a boiler as you dare to thaw it out? Do you dunk it in hot water?  The first thing you should do is learn your lesson and never let your test kit freeze again. Ever. I'll admit, I learned this lesson the hard way. Next, I consulted with a trusty test-kit manufacturing expert, and his suggestion was to allow it to thaw at room temperature. He said do NOT artificially heat it, even in hot water.  Most reagents are likely to recover. To be safe, you should compare your test results to new reagents or another rep's results. Personally, I found my iodide/iodate titration solution used in the sulfite test was never the same after it froze and gave me low readings. You could also just replace all your reagents, but I understand that could get expensive.  Another thing to consider when a test kit freezes is the impact upon testing equipment such as the pH probe, which may have cracked or broken as its internal solution froze and expanded. Plus, plunging a cold pH probe into a warm solution may induce cracking as well. 2024 Events for Water Professionals Check out our Scaling UP! H2O Events Calendar where we've listed every event Water Treaters should be aware of by clicking HERE or using the dropdown menu.  

Sustainability is now a pivotal concern in the realm of corporate responsibility, pushing companies to integrate environmentally beneficial practices into their core strategies. This shift is particularly evident in the growing focus on water stewardship and the adoption of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria, highlighting how businesses are increasingly held accountable for their efforts. In this episode, a discussion with Emilio Tenuta, Chief Sustainability Officer at Ecolab, explores the evolution of corporate responsibility and water stewardship. Emilio delves into the significance of water management within corporate ESG strategies, shedding light on the multifaceted benefits of environmental stewardship for business. He also talks about consumer influence on corporate sustainability, innovative water resilience projects, and collaborative initiatives involving some of the world's leading companies.waterloop is a nonprofit media outlet that explores solutions. Visit waterloop.org

Things are looking up this Tuesday as GM and Toyota are doing the Q4 reporting dance. We also talk about a VERY long standing partnership that is going electric, as well as an attentive hiring strategy from a company that has a delicious burrito strategy. It's good news from both GM and Toyota as GM's financial resilience shines despite the UAW strike and setbacks in its Cruise autonomous vehicle division, while Toyota surges to record sales and production, leaving the chip crisis firmly in the rearview GM's net income rose 5.2% to $2.1 billion in Q4, exceeding full-year forecasts, but faced a drop in adjusted pretax earnings and profit margin due to the UAW strike and increased spending on Cruise.Toyota, reported a year of record highs in sales and production, with a 7.2% increase to 11.23 million vehicles globally, buoyed by strong demand in North America and Europe.EVs played a pivotal role for Toyota, with sales of hybrids, plug-ins, and EVs soaring 35% to 3.7 million unitsGM CEO Mary Barra remains optimistic, stating, "I believe GM is well positioned for a year of strong financial performance that will build on everything we accomplished — and learned — in 2023." GM has put profitable EVs at the top of their list for 2024Ford Pro is doing it's part to move the automaker closer to an electric future as they announced a deal to sell over 1,000 EVs to long time partner (almost 100 years!), Ecolab, marking a significant step in Ecolab's commitment toward a fully electric fleet in CaliforniaThe order includes a combination of Mustang Mach-Es and F-150 LightningsThe move is part of Ecolab's broader goal to electrify its North American fleet by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions globally by 2050Ecolab's CEO, Christophe Beck, highlighted the dual benefits of the switch to EVs: enhanced productivity and reduced operational costs, estimating a saving of $1,400 per vehicle annually on fuel.Ford Pro's strategy to provide comprehensive fleet solutions, including charging and vehicle management software, aims to generate over $1 billion in revenue by 2030.Heading into its busiest season (March-May) Chipotle is setting its sights on Gen Z (who make up 73% of its current workforce of 110k, as they are offering unique perks as it plans to hire 19,000 new workersSome of the unique perks include a 4% 401(k) match for employees making student loan payments as well as  a special debit card that  helps cardholders build their creditGen Z's increasing presence in the workforce is notable, with teen employment reaching a 14-year high, indicating a shift in the labor market dynamics.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion

In this second episode of the BlueNotes podcast, hosts Divya and Rhys discuss various topics related to the water industry. They begin by mentioning their recent team trip to Lisbon, where they set objectives for 2024 and reviewed the research calendar. The episode covers a recap of the end-of-year webinar, Water Almanac, focusing on key trends in investments and patent activity in the water sector in 2023.

The federal government is looking into three salmonella outbreaks that have made several Minnesotans and many other people across the country sick. Three people in the state died and more than 20 became ill after eating tainted cantaloupe late last year. Just last week a brand of charcuterie meats was recalled after two dozen people got sick, including in Minnesota. And back in November there was an outbreak in dog food, affecting pet owners who touched the food or their dog's saliva. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that cases of foodborne illness declined during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. But by 2022, the latest year for which data is available, they had increased to levels seen before the pandemic. Lisa Robinson, Vice President of Global Food Safety and Public Health at Minnesota-based EcoLab, is well-versed in health and safety issues in the complicated system that churns out much of our food. She joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to explain.

Join us as we dive into Margie Oleson's fascinating journey—from navigating chaos and ineffective leadership to cultivating a passion for structure. Discover how she transformed her experiences into a commitment to leader effectiveness and team development. With decades of experience in corporate America and a Doctorate in Organization Development, Margie Oleson brings a wealth of knowledge across diverse industries such as Aerospace, FinTech, Retail, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Financial Services, and Health Care. Her expertise extends to organizations of all sizes, ranging from small and medium enterprises to very large entities in government, military, social services, and Fortune 500 companies—both for-profit and nonprofit. Margie has supported leaders in diverse industries, such as Target, Cargill, Ameriprise Financial, Ecolab, Securian Financial, Lockheed Martin, UCare, St. Jude Medical, American Family Insurance, and others. Focusing on organizational dynamics, she collaborates with senior leaders, enabling them to transform into cohesive, high-performing teams, resulting in elevated performance within their respective teams. Connect with Margie online: Website | LinkedIn

Water is a throughline for nearly every subject we cover on the ESG Insider podcast, and it is a key feature of the thematic program at the UN's big climate summit, COP28, which kicked off in Dubai on Nov. 30.  In this episode we focus on how the private sector is approaching water risks and opportunities around the world — and how it can use partnerships to drive progress. We'll also explore the water challenges the Middle East and UAE face and some of the concrete solutions stakeholders are implementing.   We talk with Justina Nixon-Saintil, Chief Impact Officer at global technology company IBM, where she leads global corporate social responsibility. And we'll hear from Emilio Tenuta, Chief Sustainability Officer at Ecolab, a company that offers water, hygiene and infection prevention technologies and solutions.  We also talk with Dr. Adewale Giwa, an Assistant Professor in the Chemical and Water Desalination Engineering Program at the University of Sharjah in the UAE, who focuses on water conditions in the Middle East.    You can listen to previous episodes about COP28 here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/what-to-expect-from-cop28-the-un-s-big-climate-change-conference   Here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/intersection-of-gender-and-climate-in-focus-ahead-of-cop28  And here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/as-cop28-kicks-off-talking-climate-finance-with-the-green-climate-fund   And listen to episodes about Climate Week NYC 2023 here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/how-partnerships-can-help-close-the-climate-finance-gap   And here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/at-climate-week-nyc-seeking-solutions-at-the-nexus-of-climate-water-and-social-issues  Read the COP28 Special Edition of the S&P Global Sustainability Quarterly for research and insights on key themes that will be in focus in Dubai here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/insights/featured/sustainability-journal/cop28-sustainability-quarterly-page    This piece was published by S&P Global Sustainable1, a part of S&P Global.       Copyright ©2023 by S&P Global      DISCLAIMER      By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties. 

In this week's Treasury Career Corner podcast, host Mike Richards interviews Dave Ash, Senior Treasury Director at Ecolab, about his treasury career and his passion for filmmaking.Dave Ash is the Senior Treasury Director at Ecolab, a trusted partner for millions of customers and a global sustainability leader that offers water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. He has over 20 years of experience in treasury and has expertise in a variety of areas including; foreign exchange, interest rate risk management, cash management, capital markets, and pensions/401K plans.Prior to his experience in Treasury, Dave has also held roles in FP&A, M&A, and capital planning.Aside from his current treasury role, Dave also has a big passion for filmmaking and has written and directed several short films as well as some critically-acclaimed, award-winning feature films, all of which played at local, national, and international film festivals. On the podcast we discuss… Dave's journey into finance and treasury and passion for filmmaking His experience working at H.B Fuller Company and EcolabThe challenges and rewards of managing foreign exchange in a global companyThe importance of planning and risk management in both treasury and filmmakingThe benefits of investing in and training junior staffThe value of finding a creative outlet outside of work to stay energized and fulfilledYou can connect with Dave Ash on LinkedIn. Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?Whether you've recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move!If you're enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts click here!Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast newsletter to receive a link to every week's episode as soon as it's published via click here!

Welcome to this week's episode of The Football Letter Podcast! On today's show, we're joined by letterman offensive lineman Hunter Kelly (0:56) and Baltimore Chapter President Hunter Davey (20:49). Hunter Kelly was a member of the 2016 Big Ten Championship squad, a two-time Academic All-Big Ten selection, and most recently played for the Massachusetts Pirates in the Indoor Football League. He discussed what it was like to get the chance to play football at Penn State after growing up as a huge fan of the Nittany Lions, how he excelled as an athlete and as a student, the work he put in to earn a scholarship, his experiences in arena football, and the significance of alumni support.Follow Hunter on X-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hunter Davey has been heavily involved as an alumni volunteer since graduating from Penn State in 2019 with a degree in chemical engineering. Having been named as a member of our Young Alumni Ambassador class of 2019-20, Hunter is now serving as the President of our Baltimore Chapter. We talked with Hunter about what made Penn State the school for him, the many events and activities of the Baltimore Chapter, his role as chapter president, how our alumni chapters can be a bridge to connect Penn Staters with each other, and what he's up to professionally as an account manager with Ecolab. Get involved with the Baltimore Chapter:WebsiteFacebookInstagramX

The invitation-based annual Food Safety Symposium, managed and produced by Nation's Restaurant News and sponsored by Ecolab, was hosted in Providence, R.I., last week. Every year, people who work in foodservice safety — at restaurant chains and college campuses and everywhere in between - gather for educational opportunities including panels, roundtables and more.This year, NRN senior editor Joanna Fantozzi was on the ground, and today she joins us to share what she learned.

Please Rate and Review us on your podcast app of choice!Get involved with Data Mesh Understanding's free community roundtables and introductions: https://landing.datameshunderstanding.com/If you want to be a guest or give feedback (suggestions for topics, comments, etc.), please see hereEpisode list and links to all available episode transcripts here.Provided as a free resource by Data Mesh Understanding. Get in touch with Scott on LinkedIn if you want to chat data mesh.Transcript for this episode (link) provided by Starburst. See their Data Mesh Summit recordings here and their great data mesh resource center here. You can download their Data Mesh for Dummies e-book (info gated) here.Frannie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frannie-farnaz-h-a7a11014/Jill's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianmaffeo/Alla's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allahale/In this episode, guest host Frannie Helforoush, Technical Product Manager/Data Product Manager at RBC Global Asset Management (guest of episode #230) facilitated a discussion with Alla Hale, Senior Data Product Manager - Digital Capabilities at Ecolab (guest of episode #122), and Jill Maffeo, Senior Data Product Manager at Vista (guest of episode #151). As per usual, all guests were only reflecting their own views.The topic for this panel was broadly data product management and the role of the data product manager in a data mesh implementation. Data Product Manager is still a very nascent role so there is still a lot of confusion around it :) If I were to sum up the feeling of the conversation very succinctly, it would be: it's early days, have patience.Scott note: I wanted to share my takeaways rather than trying to reflect the nuance of the panelists' views individually.Scott's Top Takeaways:The role of the data product manager is pretty wide-ranging. It's easy to get overwhelmed and not focus on what really matters. We have to be patient as we learn best practices around data product management because it's still a nascent space.It's crucial to focus on who the...

In this week's episode, we have special guest De Kleine Kapitalist (DKK) with us. DKK is passionate about high-quality compounders that pay growing dividends. That's why he's joining us today to talk a bit more about Irregular Dividend Compounders. But before we get to that, we will first discuss the news of the week which is about Ahold Delhaize ($AMS:AD). After that, we'll jump right into our main topic of the day. DKK will introduce us to the Irregular Dividend Compounders term followed by two examples and how much % of his portfolio is allocated to such stocks. After that we will answer several questions from the community and at the end we will hear more about DKK's stock pick of the week. We hope you enjoy today's show and C U on the inside! --- Google Tickers mentioned in the show: AMS:AALB, STO:THULE, EPA:LVMH, AMS:BESI, ETR:ALV, LON:LGEN, AMS:ASRNL, AMS:ASML, EPA:OR, LIN, EPA:LVMH, LON:DGE, STO:ASSA-B, CPH:NOVO-B, AMS:WKL, EPA:EL, EPA:SU, ECL --- Follow De Kleine Kapitalist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dekleinekapita1 Read his blog here: https://dekleinekapitalist.nl/ His article about Ecolab: https://dekleinekapitalist.nl/dividendaandeel-ecolab/ --- Follow us on FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dividendtalk

This week on the C-10 Podcast we're chatting with Ryan Watson, a one-on-one mentor in the C-10 Mentoring & Leadership program. Ryan is finishing his second year in the program. As his student Korey heads to college in the fall, Ryan is eager to get his next student.Ryan grew up in the Kansas City area, graduated from Rockhurst High School and then Kansas State University. Incidentally, he is the nephew of award-winning jazz musician, Bobby Watson.For eight years, Ryan was a District Manager with EcoLab. For the past seven years, he has worked his way up to agency owner with Farmers Insurance. LINKS:For more information about the C-10 Mentoring & Leadership program for high school students, visit our website.To make a financial gift to give students life-changing one-on-one mentoring, visit our secure donation page.For all episodes of the C-10 podcast and ways you can listen, click here.If you'd like to make a comment, have a suggestion for a future guest, or your company would like to help underwrite this podcast, please visit our contact page.

Emilio Tenuta is senior vice president of Corporate Sustainability and chief sustainability officer for Ecolab. For the past 11 years, he has led Ecolab's strategic sustainability journey and is actively involved in advancing global sustainability practices, with a significant focus on water stewardship and climate action. In recent years, he's become a leader in environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices and reporting. Partnering with investor relations and Ecolab's Chief Executive Officer, Tenuta has advanced Ecolab's reputation as an ESG leading company. He is chair of the board of directors of the World Environment Center, a global non-profit, non-advocacy organization. Emilio is also on the leadership council of the Corporate Eco Forum.  Emilio Joins Sustainable Nation to Discuss: Prioritizing sustainability work between customers and internal operations Ecolab establishing themselves as a corporate leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, CDP, and in other rankings Water and climate; the Ecolab Water for Climate strategy and The Water Resilience Coalition Closing the ‘say-do' sustainability gap Advice and recommendations for sustainability professionals  Emilio's Final Five Questions Responses: What is one piece of advice you would give other sustainability professionals that might help them in their careers? If you really want to make a difference from a sustainability impact, work in the private sector. I believe there is this myth that the only place people can make a difference is by working for an environmental nonprofit. I think today in our discussion we've proven that Ecolab is living proof that more and more companies can deliver a positive impact in the world while driving profitable growth and helping communities thrive. What are you most excited about right now in the world of sustainability? The rise of ESG over the last five years. I'm most excited about the tremendous investment in sustainability, climate and water by the capital markets and investors to help the world decarbonize. I think mobilizing finance is a huge catalyst to driving the change we need to see in the world. What is one book you would recommend sustainability professionals read? I'm a big fan of Thomas Friedman, the author of The World is Flat. His latest book is really good called Thank You For Being Late. It's an interesting perspective on the convergence of technology, climate, and geopolitical challenges facing the world; something that is obviously very relevant today. What are some of your favorite resources or tools that really help you in your work? I'm a big fan of The World Resources Institute, which is a think tank out of Washington DC. I'm also a big fan of CDP, the Carbon Disclosure Project and the Water Resilience Coalition. After two and a half/three years now, there are a plethora of resources available if you go to the Water Resilience Coalition website that support not only the actions we need to take for a water constrained world, but also driving climate resilience. Where can people go to learn more about you and the work being done at Ecolab? Ecolab.com. It's a tremendous resource and I really commend our global communications team and our digital enablement team. They've done a great job of providing some tremendous resources there. I would encourage folks to follow me on LinkedIn. I'm very passionate about sharing the incredible things going on in the world not only with Ecolab, but with all of our partners, and then Twitter as well. Then I'll shout out to a publicly available tool called the Smartwater Navigator, which is available on smartwaternavigator.com, which is another great place to really learn more about the work that we're doing. 

Seven minutes of snippets from my conversation with Simon Boyle, the London-based change-maker and visionary behind the Beyond Food Foundation and Brigade Bar+Kitchen. In 2004, Simon began transforming the lives of London's homeless population through food and cooking.

Seven minutes of snippets from my conversation with Simon Boyle, the London-based change-maker and visionary behind the Beyond Food Foundation and Brigade Bar+Kitchen. In 2004, Simon began transforming the lives of London's homeless population through food and cooking.

This week's guest is Simon Boyle, a London-based difference-maker and driving force behind the Beyond Food Foundation and Brigade Bar+Kitchen. In 2010, Simon partnered with PwC, De Vere Venues, and the Homes and Communities Agency to launch Brigade restaurant in London Bridge. This innovative space soon became the hub for distinctive training programs designed to uplift those affected by homelessness. Amidst the Covid pandemic, his Ecolab broadened its mission through a collection of transformative, interactive workshops that leverage the power of food to motivate and inspire individuals whose lives have unraveled, providing crucial support and encouragement to help them re-knot the fabric of their lives.Shout out to Melanie van de Velde for the connection.What we discuss00:00 Intro 03:53 Who is Simon Boyle?08:20 Being let down by the education system.09:45 Who made Simon the person he is?15:25 Simon discusses how to deal with mental health in hospitality 17:40 Simon's intentional path to explore many genres of cooking and hospitality.22:25 How the 2004 Tsunami led him to his focus on social impact.26:30 His focus on creating social enterprise through food and events.32:00 How after a Dragons Den experience, serendipity led him to find an investor and form his PWC partnership and open Brigade Bar & Kitchen.37:50 The urgency to address human unraveling.41:00 The PWC partnership prototype helps address societal trauma.45:45 Simon describes his Freshlife program. 51:13 The change he has witnessed in Corporates' social mindedness and willingness to engage with his cohorts.54:25 Simon's view on scaling his impact with Beyond Food.59:00 His 2030 vision. 01:00:00 What is his superpower?01:02:00 Advice to brands on how to take action.01:07:40 Remaining resilient. 01:17:40 We discuss how Simon's building a community lunch event in LondonSocial Links LinkedinInstagram Noah and The Loners Links in the Show Beyond Food FoundationBrigade Bar and KitchenSavoy Hotel Royal Academy of Culinary Arts Brian Turner Burnt Chef Project 2004 Tsunami PwC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you purchase an item after clicking a link from this post, we may earn a commission.Devin: What do you see as your superpower?Paul: I'm not sure I have a superpower, but I think if I if I have a superpower, it's I love to learn. Throughout my career—I tell people who think about getting a PhD, “What's the best thing about the career is you can change careers without changing jobs.” I have looked at, over the course of my career, how businesses earn long-term profits, why some are sustainable over time—in terms of pure profitability. I've looked at poverty. I've looked at strategic risk. Now I'm looking at sustainability. These are all different careers, and I get to do it without ever changing jobs. But the key is you got to keep learning. One of the things I did about 15 or 16 years ago was set a goal to read 30 books that year because I'd ordered a bunch of books. As a professor, I'm like an addict. Amazon is like my best friend. So I thought, I'm going to read 30 books because I have this shelf full of books that I never read. I did it, and I learned a ton. What I've done over the last 15 years is probably averaged 20 to 30 books a year about all sorts of different things. So, on my way home from Minneapolis on Sunday, I read Daniel Yergin's new book, The New Map, which is all about energy driving the world in the 21st century. And then I read David Baldacci's book, one of his novels. I'm also reading a book right now about the future of money and what is digital currency going to be. So, I read promiscuously. I don't draw lines about what I'll read and what I won't read, but I read a lot, and that gives you a different perspective on the world. So, I think my superpower would be I know how to learn, and I love it, and I love to learn new things and try new things.BYU Professor Paul Godfrey was a guest on the show last to talk about his book More than Money: Five Forms of Capital to Create Wealth and Eliminate Poverty. Eliminating poverty is one of my favorite topics and a goal I share with many of you; I think we can see the end of poverty in my lifetime.So, when Paul reached out to share his new book, Clean: Lessons from Ecolab's Century of Positive Impact, covering one of my other favorite topics, I was excited to have him back on the show.AI Summary* Paul Godfrey, the 2022 outstanding faculty member at BYU's Business School and author of Clean: Lessons from Ecolab's Century of Positive Impact, was interviewed on the Superpowers for Good show.* Godfrey's book explores Ecolab's principles of sustainability and how other organizations can adopt them.* The key principles are respect and integration.* Godfrey sees his superpower as loving to learn and reading 20-30 books a year on various topics.* In the interview, he discusses his book and the importance of a love of learning in personal and professional growth.* He offers insights on how to develop a passion for learning, including admitting a lack of knowledge, being willing to go deep, and engaging with experts.* The interview concludes with information on how to purchase the book and connect with Godfrey.Guest-Provided ProfilePaul C. Godfrey (he/him)William and Roceil Low Professor of Business Strategy, Godfrey & AssociatesAbout Godfrey & Associates: Godfrey & Associates is a strategy consulting practice that helps individuals and organizations thrive in an uncertain and challenging world.  About BYU: Brigham Young University is a privately-owned major University that provides a full range of educational and development opportunities for students.Biographical Information: Paul C. Godfrey, the William and Roceil Low Professor of Business Strategy at the BYU Marriott School of Business, received the school's Outstanding Faculty Member award in 2022. His research has appeared in a number of premiere outlets, including Nature Biotechnology, and the Academy of Management Review. He has authored two textbooks, one about Strategy and one on Ethics in Business, and has written three other books. His 2020 book Strategic Risk Management: New tools for competitive advantage in an uncertain world helps executives and leaders understand, monitor, and manage the risks and opportunities central for strategic success. His latest book is Clean: Lessons from Ecolab's Century of Positive Impact, which shows leaders the pathway to contributing to a more sustainable world.Paul received his MBA and PhD degrees from the University of Washington and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Utah. Paul and his wife, Robin, live in Salt Lake City, where they enjoy cooking, hiking, reading, and spending time with their five children and one grandchild. Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/paulcgodfrey Get full access to Superpowers for Good at devinthorpe.substack.com/subscribe

Everyone has an opinion about what it takes to be successful, but the ones that are worth listening to come from the people that prioritize the success of their team.   Enjoy this week's conversation with Paul Langlois, Vice President of Enterprise Learning, careers and engagement for Ecolab as we discuss the four traits that will help you acquire the mindset of a leader.   Download this week's resource by visiting www.mfrall.com/resources   This episode was sponsored by Wipfli: The firm whose perspective can change everything for your business. Learn more at www.wipfli.com/manufacturing  

EP 104. Four video experts share examples of brands doing video storytelling well. A look back at the last 100 episodes, and top video brand mentions including: ToysRus, Ecolab, Nature Valley, Harvard Business School, Milwaukee Tool Company, J.Crew, Marriott, HP and AirBnB. Are you looking for ideas to improve your company's video storytelling content? This is the fifth and final part of the show's 100th episode five part series look back. SLACK: JOIN free Marketing With Empathy® Slack community to connect and network with other brand storytelling pros, like yourself at https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63f2abe2a48787c3c5ff62ab     SHOW NOTES: https://www.podpage.com/marketing-with-empathy/blog/video-experts-share-9-brands-doing-storytelling-well-episode-104/    (FREEBIE) 3 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR CONTENT STRATEGY THIS YEAR: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6161f93cc71e8685f183c63e    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Water is critical to both mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change. It's also essential to supply chains – from growing crops to manufacturing, to how consumers use products. In recognition of World Water Day, Kevin is joined by Emilio Tenuta, the SVP and chief sustainability officer at Ecolab, and Carmen de Miguel, the strategic marketing manager for the water and wastewater segment at Schneider Electric, for a conversation about the digital solutions at the heart of tackling increasing global water insecurity. Show notes: World Water Day Emilio Tenuta Ecolab Carmen de Miguel Schneider Electric A wave of change: The role of companies in building a water-secure world (CDP Global Water Report 2020) Alliance for Water Stewardship Ecolab Smart Water Navigator Ecolab Water Risk Monetizer Water Flow Intelligence Ecolab Global Intelligence Center BRK Ambiental Doug Baker Christophe Beck Ecolab Global Survey 2023 UN 2023 Water Conference Water Resilience Coalition: A CEO-led initiative committed to reducing water stress by 2050 World Resources Institute

Water is easy to take for granted in Sterile Processing, but the reality is that our water can have dramatic impacts on our department's ability to safely & compliantly care for our surgical patients. How do you know where to start to take your facility's water quality seriously? On this episode of the Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ series, we sit down with Nikhil Sheth, Marketing Manager at Nalco Water & Don Rotter, RD&E Program Leader at Ecolab to dive into the complex world of hospital water management, and talk about the industry-leading partnerships available to Sterile Processing departments to hardwire water quality from the very beginning. Tune in for this discussion around current industry guidelines, market trends within the space, and practical steps your team can take today to improve your department's water quality.  For more information on how the new AAMI ST108 updates will impact you, contact your local Nalco Water rep for an educational seminar and site survey of your water systems.   To learn more about how routine water monitoring & washer verification can help your team, visit https://educate.beyondclean.net/ecolab You can follow Nalco Water on Linkedin, Twitter and Instagram. #Ecolab #NalcoWater #WaterQuality #ST108 #SterileProcessing #MedicalDevices #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty 

With so much disaster happening in the waterways of the Ohio river, contaminations by toxic waste spills, train derailments with hazardous materials, you have to ask yourself, who and what's behind it all? Is it just a Quinky Dink? There is alot of disaster happening. It's like a lot of us are looking up at the balloons instead of looking down for the bread crumbs. I just read that Billiam Gatez became one of Ecolab's largest shareholders but what does that have to do with the toxic waste spills in the Ohio river? Anything? Or nothing at all? I thought to consider if I were a villain and I owned the largest shareholding of WHO and Ecolab what might I cook up if I were highly interested in population control? What would you do of you had a vested interest in health and population control? Trust me, if you haven't listened to any WTF-Landia Radio Podcast, this is the one!!! Sit back, relax, and prepare for perhaps the biggest unbeknownst viral vaccination events of any of our lifetimes? That's of course if you're the villain that lives inside my head or perhaps the largest shareholders of global health? Not to be misconstrued with Bill Gates, he just wants to….the world?! Enjoy the show! (Disclaimer Photo Art- Google search All topics spoken about are ALLEDGEDLY)

If you haven't read up on your USA news, there has been 4 toxic chemical spills from train derailments and it has now entered our air and water and you should be VERY CONCERNED IN ALL 50 states about your water and air quality and ask yourself why you have been alerted to this VERY TOXIC incident on a larger scale? But while the various TOXIC spills are happening and Netflix Films is “predicting” these events; it's time to recognize that Hollywood is turning into our reality and times are getting WEIRD! If you recently watched the Grammmy's or the Super Bowl and you watched Sam Smith and or Rihanna dripped in blood red occult visuals while throwing up signs and symbols, then you might have participated unknowingly in a dark occult satanic ritual and you should be aware and maybe find an exorcist! Inside this EP you discover exactly how I feel about the past week and it's TOXIC events! Is BG the Microsoft co-founder not only LLC'ing the farmland in various places but NOW the water by buying more shares in ECOLAB water-treatment, hygiene, infection-prevention goods and service?!¿¡ Why Billiam??? We have questions and they deserve answers! Sit back, relax and enjoy the show! (Ephesians 6:12)

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Stephen Taylor, Chief Innovation Officer at Untold Content. Stephen and I talk about the importance of storytelling, failure narratives, and its impact on the innovation culture of companies. Let's get started.Inside Outside Innovation is a podcast to help new innovators navigate what's next. Each week we'll give you a front row seat into what it takes to learn, grow, and thrive In today's world of accelerating change and uncertainty. Join us as we explore, engage, and experiment with the best and the brightest, innovators, entrepreneurs and pioneering businesses. It's time to get started.Interview Transcript with Stephen Taylor, Chief Innovation Officer at Untold ContentBrian Ardinger: Welcome to another episode of Inside Outside Innovation. I'm your host Brian Ardinger, and as always, we have another amazing guest. Today we have Stephen Taylor. He is the Chief Innovation and Chief Financial Officer at Untold Content, where he focuses on helping organizations accelerate innovation through the power of storytelling. Welcome to the show. Stephen Taylor: Thanks Brian. Glad to be here.Brian Ardinger: This whole concept of innovation storytelling, it's becoming more and more popular as people are trying to understand like, how do I actually get movement on my innovation initiatives? And a lot of it comes down to, you know, the stories that you tell. So, I wanted to have you on the show, because you have a company that focuses on this. Why don't we talk about the definition? What is innovation storytelling? Stephen Taylor: Yes. Innovation storytelling is something that is near and dear to my heart. So, I am a chemist by training. I did my PhD in chemistry, did a postdoc. Went out into industry and was there for about a decade. And I felt the pains of how you actually get buy-in, even within a smaller organization. I think we had 250 people. But how do you actually get buy-in on ideas. Or how do you kill ideas that don't fit? You know, how do you find out what is the right decision. And so that was something that I became very passionate about. And so, when I left industry and joined Untold, I really wanted to spend a lot of time focusing on how do innovators communicate, even as a scientist. How do scientists communicate?So, what we found through our research is that innovation storytelling is the art and science of communicating strategic narratives and personal stories around innovation objectives in order to drive them forward. It really works on trying to make things that are very strategic, but also bring those personal experiences in.Because what we found is that organizations have overall these strategic narratives that, that they're trying to force. When you have an idea or something that you're trying to bring forward, you have to ensure that there's good alignment between those stories and that narrative. And so, they really play in concert together. So that's why we include both those as a part of the definition. Brian Ardinger: Yeah, part of it's like that translation service almost. Sometimes it's a technical translation of, what the heck are you talking about? It's more about how do you align that with the other stories that are being told in the organization so that you can make sure that people understand what you mean.I think, you know, when I go out and talk to companies, you know, one of the first things I like to do is how do you define innovation? Because I think that alone, causes problems with a lot of organizations. It's like, well, for me it means, you know, creating the next flying car. Where another person in the organization may mean that innovation is creating something new with our existing customers. And so, right. You know, if you don't have alignment from that perspective, you can go sideways really quickly. Stephen Taylor: We spend time talking about story led innovations versus innovation led stories. So, story led innovation is essentially a project that you may get from your advisor. Or from your boss. And so, a project comes in, the story's already aligned, so it's easy to prioritize that work.And so, you're just working on communication at that point, a strategic communication. But if you're working on a innovation led story, that's where you come and you find something. Well, now how do you get it in line? How do you make something that's new, that has potential that's maybe adjacent? How do you decide, how do you try to create that alignment narrative? And so those are, those are things that we teach as a part of our curriculum. Brian Ardinger: That brings up a couple of interesting questions I have around this idea of innovation usually is in this uncertain area. You know, it's, it's a new idea that you want to create in the world that doesn't always align to the execution side of the business. But yet you have to try these things and do a lot of things to move that idea forward, and a lot of times you're going to fail at that. So, can you talk a little bit about power of failure and, and how do you translate that from a story perspective to let people understand that that's part of the process? Stephen Taylor: Yeah, that's a really good question. So, there's a lot of ways that you can go with this. One way that we think about failure is actually relates back to the Hero's Journey. So, when it comes to the Hero's Journey, you know, you can take the whole 17 step process from Joseph Campbell and his original work on the Hero's Journey, or you can really try to simplify it.And the way that I like to think about it is you receive the call for a journey. You go out through a transition called the transition from the known to the unknown. You then go on your journey, you do your discoveries, whatever. You collect the boons from the journey, which are the gifts to be given back. You then bring those back through that transition point back to your community.And then the hero is recognized with monuments and statues and everything. Joseph Campbell's work was really based around tribal behavior. And when you think about tribal behavior, there's a lot of analogies to the innovation groups that are out there in the unknown trying to find what's next.For the heroes they get these large statues and monuments, but for the failures, they put together rituals. And because the rituals are points where we come back together and actually share best practices, share things that we've learned, to take those learnings from failure and use those to bless back to the community. And so, what we've seen through our research is that there are many points where people are starting to implement these failure rituals.And so, there's several different examples. There's a classic one, Ben and Jerry's. Ben and Jerry's Failure Graveyard is a classic failure ritual. There's Miter. Miter does Failure Cake. So, within Failure Cake, what happens is that they basically bring out a sheet cake into a cafeteria and they say, If you want a piece of cake, you need to share a failure story. And it's really to get those stories of failure being shared in those best practices and lessons learned.Then there's also DuPont. DuPont's doing an Annual Dead Project's Day around Halloween. And so, the whole point is to get lots of their innovators and their scientists together to share their experiences. But you have to have those points of sharing. And what we found in parts of our research is that 83% of large organizations share innovation stories, but only 26% share stories of failure.But because a lot of innovations fail, you lose so much. And so, implementing these, these rituals into their yearly practices can go a long way to capturing those insights, but also unifying their community. Brian Ardinger: So, do you have any tactics of, let's say I'm working in an organization, and I buy into the fact that I need to celebrate these failures and at least tell these stories so that you know that not everything's going to be a success when you go through something new. How do you get buy-in to even have a ritual, like a failure cake, or things along those lines? Stephen Taylor: A lot of times getting buy-in for that is showing the value that's created. So being an innovator, trying something first. And so, a lot of times what we've found is that people are really actually excited to share these failure stories. Because it's things that they hold onto that really drive them.And so, them being able to share those with the group is really strong. But one of the biggest values is actually hearing someone who is, let's say for instance, you have a hero because within the Hero's Journey, you have people that basically go out onto their journey, they come back and then they may never go out on a journey again.But that's not the life of an innovator, of a scientist. They constantly have to go back to the bench or go out and do stuff again. So, to hear someone who maybe is a hero from one project, and they have war that's existing for them. For them to say, hey, you know, here's a failure story of mine. Think of how that sounds to someone who's a new scientist or a new innovator that's really gung-ho on their first project.You know, to be able to hear that, you know, this may not work out and that's okay. I've had a whole slew of failures throughout my career. I'm still here and still doing great stuff. You know, that's really helpful and it helps people be able to realize like this is not my baby. You know, this is a project that I'm working on. We're going to push it as far as we can. We're going to try to achieve the goal, and if it doesn't work out, there's going to be the next thing. Brian Ardinger: So, let's talk a little bit about the process that a company can go through to tell better stories and to put this actually into practice. Are there particular methodologies or tactics that companies should be looking at or walk me through the process.Stephen Taylor: We had a podcast called Untold Stories of Innovation. And in that podcast, there was a qualitative research study. And one thing we wanted to hear is like how people utilize stories in their innovation cultures, but then also listen to the stories and dissect them. And we heard several different story frameworks used time and time again. And the two that are most prevalent are ABT and CAR.CAR is very well known. It has a lot of different names to it, but it's Challenge Action Results. And the importance of Challenge Action Results from a natural language processing standpoint is that it alleviates cognitive tension. Basically, says like, here is the challenge. Here's the action we took. Here are the results that we got.But in order to alleviate cognitive tension, we had to create cognitive tension. And that cognitive tension is actually created through a framework called ABT. That ABT (And, But, Therefore) is popularized by Randy Olson. The framework for ABT is ordinary world and something at stake, but there's some type of tension, there's some problem, there's something that's preventing us to realize the value that's there.Therefore, here's our proposed solution. And when those two get paired together, you basically have a framework to present and solve a problem. But then you can interlace into that lots of different story patterns. To make storytelling one very strategic and very mission focused, but also very purposeful and concise.Brian Ardinger: So, is this something that product teams and that at the beginning of the project start literally mapping out what story they think the new idea is going to go on? Or how does this actually work in practice? Stephen Taylor: It really works in practice by understanding who your audience is and what you're trying to get out of what information that you're needing, what buy-in you're needing. I'm really trying to map the story that you're sharing with that audience. Because there is no one story framework that rules 'em all. You know, you can talk about brand story, you can talk about Hero's Journey. There's a variety. And so, the more that you practice and practice from a standpoint of trying to understand your audience and what it is that they need in order to make a decision that you're hoping for them to make, that really helps you with crafting something that really gets at that goal. Brian Ardinger: So, I would imagine that the teams need to develop different types of stories. So, for example, inside stories where they're trying to communicate to management or other collaborators within the organization and that story of what they're building and why. May be different than an outside story, which would be maybe to the marketplace or to the consumers. Am I reading that correctly? Stephen Taylor: Yeah. Oh, absolutely. So prime example, we had an interview with Jim Murkowski from Ecolab. And they told a story about this new technology that they had developed for detecting Legionella, for Legionnaire's disease.And it was, you know, we do this whole breakdown of the story in our courses. He uses a framework, he uses CAR because it was in the past, we're informing people. So, it's challenge, action, results, and just it is the most clean, obvious innovation to do. They basically took a process that took two weeks to get results and now people can actually get that result in minutes. And make you know, really good decisions based on the information.But that story that you tell external is nowhere near what happened actually internal to that organization. Because Eco Lab was the group who actually did all the water testing. And so internally it was a story of self-disruption. Because you can imagine the feedback they got when they came out with this new technology and say, hey, we don't need to do testing in the lab anymore. You know, we don't need water samples. They can do it on their site. Everything was fear pushback. Like, oh, you know, the quality. Oh, you know, can you really trust them to do it right. You know, all these things. Because it was going to disrupt a lot of systems that they already had in their organization. So, the storytelling can't be the same because the challenge that you're trying to solve is fundamentally different.Brian Ardinger: How would you go about testing your stories to know if you have the right story to the right audience? Are there particular ways that you should be testing your stories or talk a little bit about that. Stephen Taylor: Having those ritual opportunities, there's a lot of these already built in. You know, groups have group meeting pretty often. You know, you get feedbacks through your emails when you're sharing information. There's lots of these points, but you had to look at them as being strategic. Innovators spend 30% of their work week in some form of storytelling. We put out a survey. We had a hundred people fill out the survey. It was 12 hours a week. We've worked with probably 300 to 500 innovators so far in the last year. They've completed the same survey. Theirs was like 12 to 15 hours a week. So, you're spending a lot of time either crafting stories, sharing stories, or listening to stories. And if you take that time very seriously and start thinking about it very strategically, you can start using those opportunities as a way to get feedback on the stories that you're sharing and seeing what is resonating, what is not resonating. So, these meetings, the emails, the water cooler conversations, those are all strategic points that you have where you can actually build up these skills. Brian Ardinger: One of the biggest challenges that I've seen working with companies is oftentimes you have different business units that value innovation differently. And so, telling that initial story that innovation is important, often sometimes falls on different audiences. So, do you have any advice or thoughts on how do you get alignment on just the concept of why innovation is important and the stories you need to tell around that? Stephen Taylor: Yeah, so, so that's a really good point. Always within any project, you know, project teams do this naturally is identify who are the stakeholders. But then are you actually going out and spending time with the stakeholders?Do you take a day? How much time could we save in our storytelling, if we took a very slow step, first, went and spent a day with our consumers or with our stakeholders and just heard the things that they talk about, you're not there to make decisions. You're just there to observe. What do they do? What are the major discussion points?Am I actually presenting information to them that they really care about. Or am I just throwing information out there that is not aligned with the conversations that they're having? If we can use storytelling to create those points of alignment between those business units that have different priorities, which most of them will, you can make the time that you're spending communicating more effective and more efficient. Brian Ardinger: How can someone learn to be a better storyteller? Are there particular things they should be reading or looking at, or resources they should be delving into? What's a good way to become a better storyteller? Stephen Taylor: Obviously at Untold, we have a course that's entirely built upon innovation storytelling. We really are the first group to really look at storytelling from an innovation perspective. We bring in a lot of peer review literature and really try to paint this cohesive, basically try to pull a lot of the information together on what is the best practices to date. And then how do we use these strategic frameworks and these patterns? So that's the first thing is that I'm going to plug in ourselves because I think that the experience that we create and the outcomes from the experience are really, really impactful.And what I'm going to say is that, again, storytelling is something that is evolutionary. You become a better storyteller. So you go through the trainings, but you don't stop there. You constantly look for new resources. And so one of the things that we give out as a part of our course once you complete it, is that you get a book on storytelling. But it could be something like the Fearless Organization because psychological safety has big impacts on people feeling like they can share stories.So, there's lots of books and there's lots of literature out there that you can continue to dive into. There are things like pep decks that have little introductory parts for storytelling. But it's one of those things that us as innovators who are not afraid to go out into the wilderness, into the unknown and take the first step is that we have to be able to do that with our education and realize that this is a journey as well.And the more that we learn about storytelling, the more that we see ourselves as innovators within these larger organizational narratives and also within our own personal story. Continue learning. Don't stop at one. Lots of perspectives out there on storytelling that are fantastic. For More InformationBrian Ardinger: Well, that's a great way to end because one of the last questions I always ask is, how can people, if they want to learn more, reach out to you and your company? Stephen Taylor: www.untoldcontent.com. You can also reach out to me. My name's Stephen Taylor. My email is stephen@untoldcontent.com. So, you can reach out to us in those ways. The other thing that I would recommend everyone look at is a new venture that we are starting up called Narratize.So, you can go to Naratize.com and at Narratize we are working on developing a storytelling platform for busy professionals. A communication platform for busy professionals. The idea is can you create a white paper in a day or in a couple hours. It's an AI-based tool that really helps you share the insights that you know to create these deliverables that you have to work on. So, it is currently a pitch builder. But it is quickly evolving into lots of other points of content. You can check us out at naratize.com as well. Brian Ardinger: Obviously the world is changing quite a bit with AI and Chat GPT and all these kinds of things and makes it easier and harder at the same time to tell your story. So yes, Stephen, I appreciate you coming on Inside Outside Innovation to share your insights on that. I look forward to continuing the conversation and hearing more stories in the future. So, thanks very much. Stephen Taylor: Awesome. Thanks Brian. I really appreciate it.Brian Ardinger: That's it for another episode of Inside Outside Innovation. If you want to learn more about our team, our content, our services, check out InsideOutside.io or follow us on Twitter @theIOpodcast or @Ardinger. Until next time, go out and innovate.FREE INNOVATION NEWSLETTER & TOOLSGet the latest episodes of the Inside Outside Innovation podcast, in addition to thought leadership in the form of blogs, innovation resources, videos, and invitations to exclusive events. SUBSCRIBE HEREYou can also search every Inside Outside Innovation Podcast by Topic and Company.  For more innovations resources, check out IO's Innovation Article Database, Innovation Tools Database, Innovation Book Database, and Innovation Video Database.   

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