Podcasts about Excellence

Mike Brown returns to share a slice of humble pie after Scotland's Calcutta Cup masterclass. We dissect Finn Russell's "matador" magic, England's defensive lapses, and the historic stat haunting Gregor Townsend. Plus, a look ahead to England v Ireland: does Borthwick stick or twist to get England's campaign back on track? 00:00

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In this three-part series, Maria Varmazis, host of T-Minus Space Daily and CyberWire Producer Liz Stokes, take you inside NATO's flagship cyber defense exercise, Cyber Coalition 2025. Hosted by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence in Tallinn, Estonia, the exercise brings together military, government, and industry teams from across the alliance to respond to realistic, high-pressure cyberattack scenarios targeting critical infrastructure and operational networks. Throughout the series, Maria and Liz will guide you through what they witnessed on the ground — from real-time threat detection and incident response to the strategic collaboration shaping NATO's cyber resilience in an increasingly contested digital landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feeling overwhelmed in your business but unsure where to start with delegation? In this episode of the Sales Maven Show, Samantha Prestidge, founder of Auxo Business Services, shares her practical framework for identifying how to delegate tasks and find the right person before the hiring process even begins. Most business owners approach delegation backwards. Instead of asking "What can I get off my plate?" Samantha explains why you should start by identifying what you want to keep. Her Map It, Keep It, Delegate It framework simplifies the entire process. First, map your business into three core buckets: Sales (how you find clients), Ops (how you deliver services), and Cash (how you manage finances). Then identify what lights you up and what truly requires your expertise. Everything else becomes a candidate for delegation. Samantha also addresses a common misconception about how to delegate. You do not need perfect SOPs before hiring. Many business owners delay getting help because they think everything must be documented first. In reality, a good assistant will improve your processes and create better systems than you would on your own. The conversation covers essential hiring strategies, including how to identify the right person for your team, what questions to ask during interviews, and how to spot red flags early. Samantha emphasizes the importance of clarity. Knowing what you need from a team member prevents micromanagement and supports a stronger working relationship. Key takeaways include understanding which tasks naturally group together, determining when industry experience actually matters, and being clear about your personal working style preferences. These insights help you avoid common hiring mistakes and build a team that genuinely supports your business growth. Whether you are hiring your first assistant or refining your delegation strategy, this episode offers actionable guidance to help you delegate effectively and focus on what you do best.

What does it really look like to build a faith-first life and business, without burnout?In this episode of the Grace Space Christian Coaching podcast, I'm joined by entrepreneur, coach, podcaster, designer, and mom of four Rebekah Scott for a powerful conversation about creating systems that bring order, productivity, and JOY to your home and work life.If you're a Christian woman building a business, leading your family, and craving harmony (not hustle), this episode is for you.With more than 15 years of experience running multiple brands, Bekah shares how she helps women go from overwhelmed and overworked to confident and decisive through simple, customized systems that meet their unique family and business structure's needs.Inside this episode, we talk about:✨ How to create simple systems for food, family, home, and business✨ Finding harmony (not “balance”) between motherhood and entrepreneurship✨ Encouragement for the woman with one business, who still feels like she's drowning✨ What expands your capacity as a leader and mom✨ Marketing lessons from serving clients well for 15+ years✨ The power of legacy and long-term vision✨ The behind-the-scenes story of interviewing Bob GoffRebekah is the host of The Encourager Podcast (https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/) and founder of Encourager Academy, where she equips women to take control of their roles, conquer their day, and build lives rooted in purpose and joy.If you're ready to let go of limiting beliefs and step into your most intentional Christ-centered life and business, this conversation will encourage and equip you.

In this three-part series, Maria Varmazis, host of T-Minus Space Daily and CyberWire Producer Liz Stokes, take you inside NATO's flagship cyber defense exercise, Cyber Coalition 2025. Hosted by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence in Tallinn, Estonia, the exercise brings together military, government, and industry teams from across the alliance to respond to realistic, high-pressure cyberattack scenarios targeting critical infrastructure and operational networks. Throughout the series, Maria and Liz will guide you through what they witnessed on the ground — from real-time threat detection and incident response to the strategic collaboration shaping NATO's cyber resilience in an increasingly contested digital landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, co-hosts John Shimp and Pastor Karl Dyrli are joined by Wyatt Tompkins, a member of Fellowship who serves on our worship team as lead guitar player, to explore the tension between excellence and perfectionism. Together, they discuss what it looks like to pursue excellence as Christians and as members of a worship team while guarding against the drift into performance driven perfectionism. Through biblical reflection, they consider how Scripture defines excellence and what that means for our daily walk with Christ. The conversation also touches on stewarding the gifts God has given us and remembering that our pursuit of excellence is ultimately about glorifying him, not ourselves, and so much more.

In this episode, Dr. Killeen reflects on the phrase Age quod agis, which means do what you are doing. He talks about how constant distractions, even well intentioned ones like smart devices, pull us out of the moment and dilute our effectiveness. In dentistry especially, focused presence builds trust, improves communication, and leads to better decisions. Excellence does not come from multitasking, but from giving your full attention to what is right in front of you.

durée : 00:58:47 - Le Cours de l'histoire - par : Xavier Mauduit, Maïwenn Guiziou - Entourés d'un halo de mystère et de secret, les Compagnons du Tour de France reçoivent une formation en artisanat d'excellence, marquée par l'itinérance et de nombreux rites de passage. De la fin du Moyen Âge à nos jours, comment celle-ci s'est-elle peu à peu structurée ? - réalisation : Thomas Beau - invités : Nicolas Adell Professeur d'anthropologie à l'université de Toulouse-Jean Jaurès; François Rivière Docteur en histoire médiévale, enseignant-chercheur à l'université d'Évry-Val d'Essonne; Virginie Tostain Responsable du musée du Compagnonnage

In this soul-centered episode, we explore the difference between perfection and Divine excellence. Inspired by moments of clarity — on a return flight from Milan, in business conversations about customer service, in resisting FOMO, in honoring boundaries for family — this episode invites you into a higher standard rooted in spiritual alignment rather than external pressure.God is Excellence.And when we pursue excellence, we pursue alignment with Divine Intelligence.This is about living outstanding — not for applause — but for alignment.Stay Connected with VivaLife SPF ME If this episode resonated with you, please like, share, and follow the VivaLife SPF ME Podcast on Spotify, Amazon, and Google Podcasts to help us spread the message of healing, empowerment, and intentional living.Subscribe to our YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@vivalifespfmeJoin our communityGet access to our mailing list, upcoming events, and transformational experiences:https://www.vivalifespfme.com/dr-kelly-o-md-linktreeBook Dr. Kelly O., MD for your next event or speaking engagement:https://drkellyomd.com/book-for-an-eventPurchase your VivaLife SPF ME Journalhttps://vivalifespfme.com/vivalife-spfme-product-details/product/67ef31d160ab281de2e01b05Shop “We Can't Be Erased” MerchandiseT-shirts & hats that speak truth and strength:https://vivalifespfme.com/vivalife-spfme-product-details/product/67da338b44eafa3985031064/#Affirmation #365DaysofAffirmation #VivaLifeSPFMEPodcast #VivaLifeSPFME #VivaLifeHealthHUB #DrKellyOMD

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Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson welcomes College Basketball Media Personality Ryan Hammer to the studio to dive into his weekend in Ames and takeaways from seeing the Cyclones dismantle Kansas. Where does Iowa State fall in the Trapezoid of Excellence? Discussing Big 12 hoops, looking ahead to March Madness, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Brad Stulberg, bestselling author of "The Way of Excellence," as he shares groundbreaking insights on authentic leadership, team building, and sustainable high performance.Join TOC Coach for Free! https://www.skool.com/toccoachSubscribe to the Team Culture Toolbox: https://tocculture.com/culture-toolbox

Send a textGenug News für eine SONDERSENDUNG!Leider ist Abdulmagied Seddiqi, CEO von Ahmed Seddiqi, dem grössten Rolex Händler und Distributor von 100 Marken, Betreiber von 50 Boutiquen und Betreiber der Dubai Watch Week diese Woche verstorben. Mein herzliches Bleileid an die Familie und Freunde, die einen wahren Uhrenliebhaber und Gentleman verloren haben.Breilting ist in der Formel 1 - wowza, diesmal mit Aston Marton.Wird die Pepsi eingestellt? Dieses Mal aber wirklich? Mal sehen....Der neue "Excellence Chronometer Certitified" Standard ist zum 50ten Jubiläum des "Certified Chronometer" Standards offiziell vorgestellt worden.Viel Spass!! Danke für Deine Zeit und für's Zuhören. Sendet mir eine Voicemail und wir hören uns im Podcast:https://www.speakpipe.com/opportunistischesdurcheinanderBitte folgt mir/uns auf instagram IG: @leuchtmasse_podcast oder schreibt mir: opportunistischesdurcheinander@gmail.com

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 I am the second oldest of the five Moreno brothers. I have been married to my bride for 14 years. I currently serve as a Chaplain Assistant in the Idaho Air National Guard, run a furniture restoration business with my wife, and also am a director of a non-profit I started serving the community of Boise State University.The Fellowship of Christian Athletes' exciting local radio program, Heart of the Athlete, airs Saturdays at 9:30 am MST on 94.5 FM and 790 AM Boise's Solid Talk. The show is hosted by local FCA Director, Ken Lewis. This program is a great opportunity to listen to local athletes and coaches share their lives, combining sports with their faith in Jesus Christ each week!Our relationships will demonstrate steadfast commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word through Integrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence.NNU Box 3359 623 S University Blvd Nampa, ID 83686 United States (208) 697-1051 klewis@fca.orghttps://www.fcaidaho.org/Podcast Website: https://www.790kspd.com/podcast-heart-of-the-athlete/

In this episode of Facing the Dark, Wayne and Dr. Kathy explore a fascinating report published in Science examining nearly 35,000 elite performers. The surprising conclusion? Many of the world's most accomplished musicians, scientists, athletes, and chess masters were not early prodigies. In fact, early specialization often predicts burnout rather than lifelong excellence. That challenges modern parenting. In a culture that pushes optimization, early reading programs, elite travel teams, and accelerated academics, many parents feel pressure to help their children get ahead and stay ahead. But what if early polish is not the same as deep potential? What if rushing specialization actually limits exploration? Dr. Kathy unpacks the deeper motivations behind our desire for prodigious children. Sometimes it's fear. Sometimes it's pride. Sometimes it's a longing for ease. And sometimes it's the subtle temptation to tie our identity to our children's performance. The conversation moves beyond academics into identity formation. When competence becomes the foundation of a child's worth, the pyramid flips upside down. Security, not performance, must come first. Children thrive when they know they are loved unconditionally, when their identity is anchored in Christ, and when their gifts are discerned rather than demanded.

In this episode, Joy White, Vice President and Chief Nursing and Operations Officer at Legacy Health, discusses improving access through emergency department throughput, workforce stability, and community partnerships. She also shares priorities for the year ahead, including quality, employee experience, and navigating financial and policy headwinds while sustaining high quality care.

This week on the Walk-In Talk Podcast, Chef Ryan Yost joins us in studio after traveling from Western North Carolina to Lakeland for a full production day. Ryan is a chef-manager with Operation Blessing, an international humanitarian organization providing disaster relief through food, clean water, medical care, and rebuilding efforts. His path has taken him from fine dining kitchens to feeding communities in crisis across the U.S., Jamaica, and Ukraine. In this episode, we explore what it means to cook for people who need food, not just want it. We talk about discipline under pressure, humility in service, and how chef-level technique still matters, even when you are cooking with limited resources in disaster zones. Ryan also steps into the studio kitchen to prepare two dishes, bringing the same respect for ingredients and precision he applies in the field. Because for him, whether it is a donated ingredient or a premium protein, it deserves care. This episode continues Walk-In Talk Media's global storytelling expansion. Recently, Frederic Casagrande conducted his first live fire interview in Dubai with Chef Andrew Dickens, further extending the show's reach into international culinary conversations. From disaster zones to global live-fire stages, the mission remains the same — elevate chefs and the impact they create.  This conversation is about purpose, responsibility, and how chefs can use their craft for something bigger than themselves.

Screens are ubiquitous in today's world, and concerns about how they affect kids are mounting. Last month, Australia banned social media use for kids under 16, with some European countries poised to follow. But what's the science on how neverending YouTube videos or TikToks affect kids' brains and bodies? Joining Host Flora Lichtman to discuss are neuroscientist John Foxe and behavioral developmental pediatrician Jenny Radesky.Guests:Dr. John Foxe is Director of The Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester in New York.Dr. Jenny Radesky is a developmental behavioral pediatrician at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She's also co-Medical Director of the American Academy of Pediatrics Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health.Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

What if excellence isn't about winning, but becoming?For so many of us, the word excellence has become tangled up with perfectionism, obsession, and relentless hustle. No wonder it feels heavy, triggering, or out of reach.In this conversation, we explore a very different understanding of excellence, one rooted in meaning, care, and deep engagement. Together, we unpack why modern life makes it so hard to focus, why joy and rest are essential to growth, and how pursuing what truly matters can quietly reshape who you become.Brad Stulberg is a bestselling author, writer for The New York Times and Wall Street Journal, co-host of the podcast Excellence, Actually, and faculty member at the University of Michigan. His newest book is The Way of Excellence: A Guide to True Greatness and Deep Satisfaction in a Chaotic World.In this episode, you'll discoverA powerful redefinition of excellence that frees you from perfectionismWhy mastery and mattering are essential for deep satisfactionA simple way to reclaim focus in a world designed to distract youHow joy, rest, and renewal fuel long-term growthA practical framework for balancing ambition with the rest of your lifeIf you've ever felt pulled to do meaningful work but exhausted by the way success is usually framed, this conversation offers a wiser, more human path forward. Press play to explore what excellence can become.You can find Brad at: Website | LinkedIn | Episode TranscriptNext week, be sure to tune in for my conversation with Susan Piver about why love feels hard and how that discomfort can deepen intimacy. Follow the show in your favorite listening app so it's right there when the episode drops.Check out our offerings & partners: Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your fluoride toothpaste and antiseptic mouthwash may be sabotaging your cardiovascular health and canceling out the benefits of your daily workout. In today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Nathan Bryan to uncover how nitric oxide deficiency drives high blood pressure, erectile dysfunction, insulin resistance, and even Alzheimer's disease. Nathan explains why 50% of men on Viagra don't respond with better erections, how mouthwash kills the bacteria your body needs to produce nitric oxide, and why heavy metals scavenge this critical molecule before it can reach your blood vessels.  We explore practical solutions such as using nitric oxide lozenges, reducing exposure to harmful substances, and supporting the oral microbiome to restore your body's natural production.   "Without nitric oxide, your body cannot heal. It's not going to get adequate blood flow, you're going to experience runaway inflammation, oxidative stress, and immune dysfunction." ~ Nathan Bryan   In This Episode: - Nitric oxide and its importance for our health - Nitric oxide and erectile dysfunction - Exercise and bacteria for nitric oxide production - Oral microbiome and dangers in your mouthwash - Signs and consequences of low nitric oxide - Age-related decline in nitric oxide production - Heavy metals and toxins that scavenge nitric oxide - How to restore nitric oxide - Nitric oxide lozenges and skin care solutions - The beet product myth debunked - High blood pressure medication limitations - Who needs nitric oxide supplementation?   Products & Resources Mentioned: N1O1 Nitric Oxide Lozenges: Available at https://n101.com  N1O1 Nitric Oxide Skincare Serum: Perfect for youthful skin maintenance at https://n101.com  Puori Grass Fed Whey Protein: Use code WENDY at http://Puori.com/wendy for 32% off, plus a free shaker with a subscription. Tru Energy Skincare Serum: Get an exclusive deal at https://trytruenergy.com/wendy  Organifi Collagen: Save 20% with code MYERSDETOX at https://organifi.com/myersdetox  Chef's Foundry P600 Ceramic Cookware:  Take 50% off plus an extra 20% with code WENDY20 at https://chefsfoundry.com  Heavy Metals Quiz: Visit https://heavymetalsquiz.com    About Nathan Bryan: Dr. Nathan Bryan earned his Bachelor of Science in biochemistry from UT Austin and his doctoral degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, where he received the Dean's Award for Excellence in Research. He completed postdoctoral training as a Kirschstein Fellow at Boston University School of Medicine and at the Whitaker Cardiovascular Institute before joining the faculty at UT Health Science Center at Houston, recruited by Nobel Laureate Ferid Murad. Nathan is also the author of The Secret of Nitric Oxide, available on his website. With over 25 years of nitric oxide research, he has made seminal discoveries, founded Bryan Therapeutics for nitric oxide-based drugs in heart disease, Alzheimer's, and wound healing, and created the successful consumer nitric oxide product line available at https://n101.com    Disclaimer The Myers Detox Podcast was created and hosted by Dr. Wendy Myers. This podcast is for information purposes only. Statements and views expressed on this podcast are not medical advice. This podcast, including Wendy Myers and the producers, disclaims responsibility for any possible adverse effects from using the information contained herein. The opinions of guests are their own, and this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests. This podcast does not make any representations or warranties about guests' qualifications or credibility. Individuals on this podcast may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to herein. If you think you have a medical problem, consult a licensed physician.

The Knicks, led by Jose Alvarado, routed the 76ers last night! Do the Knicks always play up to a standard of excellence, or do their inconsistencies keep them away from the top tier of NBA teams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Message us!Family folklore, questionable signatures, and courtroom surprises, this episode takes a fascinating look at how title defects, probate complications, and estate planning mistakes can expose mineral owners and operators to significant risks. In Part Two of our Crude Bit of Humor series, title attorney Mellisa Gardner of Ball Morse Lowe joins Buffie Campbell and Coby Nathanson to walk through real‑world scenarios where family dynamics, decades‑old documents, and unclear intent collide, often with complex and costly outcomes.Whether you work in oil & gas, manage mineral interests, or simply want to prevent avoidable legal challenges for your family, this conversation offers practical insight you won't find in a textbook.What you will learn: How seemingly harmless "family stories" can escalate into serious legal problemsHow risk is evaluated when the title isn't perfectly clear Common estate planning missteps mineral owners makeIn oil and gas, the past has a way of resurfacing.Old deeds, missing heirs, and long-forgotten interests can come back to haunt a project, especially after a merger, acquisition, or divestiture.Ball Morse Lowe is a leader in oil, gas, and energy law, delivering trusted, thoughtful title opinions and curative solutions that bring clarity to complex ownership.We understand tight timelines and the need for certainty - moving your projects forward with speed and precision.Ball Morse Lowe. Excellence from the ground up.Learn more at ballmorselowe.com.Fill out this form to have new episodes sent right to your inbox! Follow Whitley Penn on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and X for more industry insights and thought leadership!

In episode 239, Coffey talks with Carrie Fabris about why organizations seem to revisit the same issues repeatedly and how leaders can solve them for good through better communication, alignment, and accountability.  They discuss ineffective workplace communication and recurring problems; intuitive leadership versus inclusive decision-making; defining root causes instead of treating symptoms; creating buy-in through clarity, trust, and shared language; productive conflict and psychological safety on teams; accountability, execution, and avoiding chaos in organizations; leadership energy, burnout prevention, and sustainable performance.  For HR teams who discuss this podcast in their team meetings, we've created a discussion starter PDF to help guide your conversation. Download it here https://goodmorninghr.com/EP239  Carrie's book “ALL IN: A Working Mom's Unapologetic Quest for a Juicy Life” can be found here https://www.carriefabris.com/bookstore  Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.   If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.   About our Guest:  Carrie Fabris is the founder and CEO of CareerFrame, a leadership development and executive coaching firm that helps high-performing leaders become energized, aligned, and execution-focused. Known for her fast trust and bold clarity, Carrie works with VPs and executive teams navigating growth, succession, and culture shifts.  She brings 20+ years of corporate experience with companies like Google, Travelocity, and Sabre—and for the past 10 years, coaches and advises leaders using her signature FRAMEit Method™, which blends CliftonStrengths®, EQ-i®, Situational Leadership and real-world leadership systems that emphasize a whole-human leadership approach to bring balance for busy people leaders. Carrie is especially passionate about helping leaders have hard conversations, build trust fast, communicate effectively and create accountability that actually energizes. She graduated from UT Austin and resides in Dallas, TX.  Carrie Fabris can be reached at  https://www.careerframe.com  https://www.linkedin.com/in/cfabris-reframe-coaching-training https://www.carriefabris.com/bookstore https://www.instagram.com/cdfabris https://www.facebook.com/chiefreframer https://x.com/yourcareerframe hello@carriefabris.com  About Mike Coffey:  Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher. In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business. Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies. Imperative has been named a Best Places to Work, the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year, and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.  Mike shares his insight from 25+ years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for customers, shareholders, and community. Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence by FW, Inc. and has twice been recognized as the North Texas HR Professional of the Year.  Mike serves as a board member of a number of organizations, including the Texas State Council, where he serves Texas' 31 SHRM chapters as State Director-Elect; Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County; the Texas Association of Business; and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, where he is chair of the Talent Committee. Mike is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and teaches multiple times each week. Mike and his very patient wife of 28 years are empty nesters in Fort Worth.  Learning Objectives:  Identify why unresolved communication leads to recurring organizational problems. Apply practical leadership behaviors that create alignment, buy-in, and accountability. Use frameworks and assessments to improve problem solving, execution, and team trust. 

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Johnny Macc discusses the recent comparisons between comedians John Mulaney, Mike Feeney, and Gianmarco Soresi based on their comedic styles and performances.He explains a controversy involving Mike Epps who apologizes for comments about Nicki Minaj, and touches on Michael Che's response to an inappropriate sketch suggestion from a fan.The episode also highlights upcoming comedy events, such as Garden of Laughs at Radio City Music Hall, and includes amusing updates like Pete Davidson's favorite deli and a humorous promotional campaign by KFC Arabia featuring a comedian,00:27 John Mulaney and the Rip-off Controversy01:42 Comedy Clips Comparison: Mulaney, Feeney, and Soresi05:40 Mike Epps Apology and Michael Che's Fan Interaction07:40 Garden of Laughs Event Announcement08:25 Ronny Chieng's Subway Announcements10:10 Pete Davidson's Happy Place and Awards for Excellence in Audio16:05 Comedy Festival Highlights and Comedy Survivor17:51 UK Pun Championship and KFC Arabia Campaign Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Ed Kasputis interviews Colin Cerniglia, the founder and CEO of the Talent 409 Leadership Academy about his new book, Culture of Excellence.

What does it take to lead with clarity, compassion, and courage through the stormy waters of educational transformation?In this inspiring episode of Voices for Excellence, Dr. Michael Conner welcomes Dr. Lloyd Jackson, Superintendent of the Texarkana Arkansas School District and a proud alumnus of the very community he now leads. Known for his signature calm and purposeful leadership, Dr. Jackson joins the Black Excellence Series to share the deeply human work of transforming systems, with his trademark humility, clarity of vision, and unwavering belief that “a change is gonna come.”Dr. Jackson walks us through the intentional steps he's taken to evolve his district from a collection of schools into a coherent, student-centered system. With laser focus on three districtwide priorities, literacy, behavior, and chronic absenteeism, he shares how collective action, data-informed leadership, and outcome-driven partnerships can create conditions where every student thrives. From restructuring assessment practices to leveraging AI as a force multiplier, Dr. Jackson models what it means to be a lead learner committed to the future of education.What you'll learn:Bold simplicity: How three focused priorities, literacy, attendance, behavior, transformed culture, coherence, and performance.Data as a conversation: How moving from data compliance to data literacy empowers teachers and drives change.Mission-aligned partnerships: The why and how of building community alliances that deliver real outcomes for students. AI with purpose: How artificial intelligence is being ethically integrated to reduce workload, increase instructional quality, and drive innovation.Student-centered systems: Why human relationships must remain at the center of tech-enabled education. Vision for 2080: How today's kindergarteners will retire mid-century, and what we must do now to prepare them for that world.Dr. Jackson's leadership isn't only about strategy, it's about soul. From community-rooted reforms to outcome-based contracts and personalized learning systems, his vision challenges all of us to lead with dignity, data, and deep purpose.This episode is a masterclass in how to build the systems our future demands, boldly, equitably, and with excellence.Subscribe and share to continue driving the future of education for all.

Okay… let's talk about the moment your standards actually cost you something.Not when they're cute quotes. Not when they live in your journal. But when enforcing them means walking away, disappointing someone, or choosing long-term alignment over short-term comfort.Because let's be honest — your standards aren't too high. You're a high-achieving woman. Excellence is your baseline. That's not the issue.The issue is when kindness lowers the bar. When empathy overrides discernment. When we start valuing potential over patterns.We're breaking down what it really looks like to build self-respect through behavior. I'm sharing a personal story and walking you through how self-trust is built in the exact moments that feel uncomfortable.This is about becoming unavailable for self-abandonment — even when it costs you something.Because standards aren't proven in what you say you want. They're proven in what you enforce.WHAT WE GET INTOWhy high standards are not the problem — but lack of enforcement isThe difference between potential and patterns (and why it matters for emotional maturity)How inconsistency can feel intoxicating — but not alignedFind out what it means to STANDWhy settling for short-term comfort can cost you long-term overflowHow self-respect is built through consistent, aligned decisionsWhat it really looks like to be unavailable for self-abandonmentCHAPTERS00:00 Introduction: The Cost of Standards00:56 Series Overview: Unavailable for Self Abandonment01:49 Understanding Standards and Patterns03:35 The Framework for Enforcing Standards04:55 Personal Story: Walking Away from Potential05:21 Breaking Down the Framework: S.T.A.N.D.08:42 Navigating the Fallout and Deciding in Alignment13:39 The Pattern Audit: A Self-Love Two-Step15:13 Empowerment and Encouragement: Embracing Your Standards18:09 Conclusion: Aligning with Your True Self

Leffers explores consciousness through Spiral Dynamics reimagined as “facets” rather than hierarchy, from survival and belonging to care and authentic living, each with love-based gifts and fear-based shadows, and highlights practices like meditation to support this unfolding. Regina Leffers, Ph.D. is the retired Director of the Center of Excellence for the Built Environment, and Professor of Sustainable Construction for the College of Engineering at Purdue University in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Her undergraduate degrees are in Psychology and Philosophy, and her doctoral degree is in Philosophy from Purdue University. She teaches classes on consciousness and meditation and has practiced meditation since 1980. She is the author of: Sustainable Construction and Design (Pearson 2009), I Am A Miracle Magnet: (In Ten Easy Steps) (CreateSpace 2016), The Green Age: Transforming Your Life Choices for the 21st Century (Green Age Press 2011), What Is Consciousness (Regina Leffers 2019), Rethinking the Heart of Being Human (CreateSpace 2013), My Darling: Memoirs of a Buddha Girl (Regina Leffers 2023) and This Is Consciousness (Regina Leffers 2025)Interview Date: 12/5/2025 Tags: Regina Leffers, consciousness, facets of consciousness, Spiral Dynamics, levels of consciousness, love and fear, brainwaves, alpha brainwave, forgiveness, gratitude, trauma and healing, abusive father, neurofeedback, meditation, heart–brain coherence, HeartMath, empathy, belonging, individuation, compliance, risk and reindividuate, care and empathy, authentic living, connectivity, synchronicity, spiritual growth, self-development, polarization, othering, Religion, Science, Spirituality, Personal Transformation

In this episode of Case Studies, Casey sits down with Amy Antonelli, CEO of HumanitarianXP, former Apple executive, and nonprofit trailblazer. From Silicon Valley to rural India, Amy's unconventional path is shaped by faith, grit, and a calling to build something greater than herself. Today, her organization sends over 8,000 teens a year across the globe to serve, disconnect, and discover who they really are.Amy unpacks the miracle-filled story behind HXP's growth and its deeper mission: helping young people chase purpose instead of performance. Through hard labor, spiritual grounding, and intentional leadership, teens return from these trips transformed—and often redirected toward a more meaningful life.She and Casey explore what it takes to lead with both excellence and empathy, run a nonprofit like a business, and stay spiritually aligned while scaling global impact. Amy's journey is a powerful case study in living on mission and building organizations where faith fuels execution.In this EpisodeThe unique “builder” model that transforms both youth and communitiesAmy's leadership lessons from Steve Jobs and Silicon ValleyThe miracle-filled story of faith, impact, and intentionalityHow young leaders, digital detox, and raw service unlock personal purposeChapters00:00 | Meet Amy Antonelli01:33 | Faith, Purpose, and Customized Curriculums05:13 | What is HXP? Mission, Model & Impact08:42 | The Origin Story: One Teen, One Trip12:00 | Exponential Growth and Divine Timing15:36 | High-Standard Volunteers & Life-Changing Leadership20:18 | Alumni Trip Leaders and Generational Impact23:35 | Running a Nonprofit Like a Business25:30 | Purpose-Driven Culture and Morning Rituals27:59 | Excellence, Expectations, and the “Vibe Check”31:08 | Iron Sharpens Iron: The Power of Peer Leadership34:27 | Harvard, Faith, and the Power of Diversity37:36 | Amy's Early Life and Family Influence43:00 | Defining Moments: From Engagement to a New Path48:05 | Silicon Valley, Apple, and Meeting Steve Jobs55:09 | Leadership Mistakes and Growing in Love & Standards59:59 | Walking Away from Tech to Find True Purpose01:03:37 | India, Leprosy Colonies & Discovering Plan C01:10:23 | Founding Rising Star Outreach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EPISODE 156 | The Shape of Water: Loch Ness and Other Lake Monsters People have been talking about a supposed water creature in the Scottish Highlands for at least 93 years, possible much longer. Everyone has heard of the Loch Ness Monster, and Nessie is one of the OGs of the cryptid world. But there are plenty of other, similar reports from around the world as well, like Ogopogo, Manipogo, Cressie, Kushii, Nahuelito and even one named Larry. Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our page on Buy Me a Coffee.  Review us here or on IMDb. And seriously, subscribe, will ya? Like, just do it.  SECTIONS 01:21 - Down to the Waterline - First sightings of Nessie; photos, corpses, hoaxes and jokes 16:19 - Creature from the Black Lagoon - The Wels catfish, Loch Ness is weird, serious expeditions, Nessiteras rhombopteryx, Operation Deepscan, a DNA survey of the loch, eels, Norag, Muc-sheilche, kelpie, Life of St. Columba, Fredrick William Holiday and The Great Orm of Loch Ness (and more) 32:10 - Lake of Fire - Sea serpents, Hydrarchos, Canada's Ogopogo 40:20 - Down by the Water - Igopogo (or Bessie), Manipogo, Winnepogo, Memphré, Champ, Mussie, Cressie, Chessie, the Turtle Lake Monster, the Seelkee 48:05 - Song of the Lake - Mokele-mbembe, the Great Zimbabwe Theory 51:08 - Don't Drink the Water - Lukwata, Nsanga, Nyami Nyami, Irizma, Kusshii, the Lake Tianchi Monster, Phaya Naga, Seri Gumum, the Bunyip, the Muldjewangk, the Hawkesbury River Monster, the Maningrida Monster (Mannie), the Taniwha, the Tsmok, Anguila Peluda, the Lariosauro (Larry), the Lagarfljót Worm, the Gryttie, the Zegrze Reservoir Monster, Teggie, the the Devil Whale of Lake Tota, Nahuelito, people naturally attach to stories Music by Fanette Ronjat More Info Episode 99 | A Bridge Too Far: The Mothman Visits Point Pleasant Episode 132 | Keel Hauled: UAP Update Loch Ness monster on Britannica The Loch Ness Monster Turns 83: The Story of The Surgeon's Photograph The Beast of Loch Ness pages on Nova Online Loch Ness Monster on Non-alien Creatures Wiki  Lake Monsters on Cryptid Wiki The Lake Monsters of America on Atlas Obscura (with map) Lake Monsters on A Book of Creatures Follow us on social: Facebook X (Twitter) Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of a Gold Quill Award, Gold MarCom Award, AVA Digital Award Gold, Silver Davey Award, and Communicator Award of Excellence, and on numerous top 10 podcast lists.  PRAGUE TIMES - A city is more than just a location - it's a kaleidoscope of history, places, people and trends. This podcast looks at Prague, in the center of Europe, from a number of perspectives, including what it is now, what is has been and where it's going. It's Prague THEN, Prague NOW, Prague LATER 

Abigail Johnson joins the podcast to discuss all the tennis around the globe as the 2026 season gets going. Johnson recaps the titles won on the WTA tour by Katie Boulter and Sorana Cirstea, and explains how Felix Auger-Aliassime was able to secure his 9th career ATP title in Montpellier. The broadcaster also examines what's next for Emma Raducanu, and explores how women's tennis in Czechia continues to shine after 20-year-old Sara Bejlek won her first pro tournament. Johnson also dives into the WTA 1000 event in Doha, which has seen defending champ Amanda Anisimova and fellow American Coco Gauff bounced early. The commentator discusses where Gauff goes from here, Aryna Sabalenka's decision to skip the event, and looks at a hoist of other topics including Serena Williams' being cleared to play pro tennis at the end of the month. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Late last year, the winners of the 2025 Prime Minister's Prizes for Excellence in Science Teaching were announced. Each year, the 2 prizes – one for a primary school educator and one for a secondary school educator – recognise achievements in STEM teaching. For 2025, the winner for primary school teaching is Paula Taylor, Executive Teacher in STEM at the Academy of Future Skills within the ACT Education Directorate. The secondary school educator recognised is Matt Dodds, Biology and Physics Teacher at Glen Innes High School in New South Wales. We sat down with both of them at the beginning of the 2026 school year to hear all about the work they were recognised for. It was such a delight to hear about the teachers that had an impact on them when they were younger, the lesson activities that are a hit in their science classrooms, and how they're sharing their knowledge with other educators. Host: Dominique Russell Guests: Paula Taylor, Matt Dodds

Regina Leffers, Ph.D. is the retired Director of the Center of Excellence for the Built Environment, and Professor of Sustainable Construction for the College of Engineering at Purdue University in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Her undergraduate degrees are in Psychology and Philosophy, and her doctoral degree is in Philosophy from Purdue University. She teaches classes on consciousness and meditation and has practiced meditation since 1980. She is the author of: Sustainable Construction and Design (Pearson 2009), I Am A Miracle Magnet: (In Ten Easy Steps) (CreateSpace 2016), The Green Age: Transforming Your Life Choices for the 21st Century (Green Age Press 2011), What Is Consciousness (Regina Leffers 2019), Rethinking the Heart of Being Human (CreateSpace 2013), My Darling: Memoirs of a Buddha Girl (Regina Leffers 2023) and This Is Consciousness (Regina Leffers 2025)Interview Date: 12/5/2025Tags: Regina Leffers, consciousness, facets of consciousness, Spiral Dynamics, love and fear, gratitude practice, meditation, alpha brainwave, beta brainwaves, heart coherence, body awareness, embodiment, vagus nerve, nervous system regulation, fear to love, expanded awareness, interbeing / oneness, nature as teacher, redwood grove / big nature, personal altar of gratitude spiritual growth, self-development, unconscious patterns, emotional regulation, Personal Transformation, Psychology, Science

Whitney White is a theatrical powerhouse. A director, writer, actor, and musician, White's work has been seen on Broadway, Off Broadway, and at major institutions including The Public Theater, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, and, most recently, the Royal Shakespeare Company. Her projects include Jaja's African Hair Braiding, The Last Five Years, Macbeth in Stride, and By The Queen, which was featured in the Folger's 2025 Reading Room Festival. In this episode, White discusses All Is But Fantasy, her four-play musical cycle created for the RSC, where it's now receiving its world premiere. The high-energy, gig-theater show investigates Shakespeare's women and ambition, focusing on Lady Macbeth, Emilia, Juliet, and Richard III. Each piece combines performance with original music, using sound and rhythm as a way into the text and as a tool for rethinking these characters whose inner lives are often cut short or overlooked. White reflects on why Shakespeare's women so often meet tragic ends, how those stories continue to feel familiar, and what it means to keep staging them now. She considers the ways that music, performance, and adaptation can help us better understand Shakespeare today. From the Shakespeare Unlimited podcast. Published February 10, 2026. © Folger Shakespeare Library. All rights reserved. This episode was produced by Matt Frassica, with Garland Scott serving as executive producer. It was edited by Gail Kern Paster. Technical support was provided by Melvin Rickarby in Stratford, England, and Voice Trax West in Studio City, California. Web production was handled by Paola García Acuña. Transcripts are edited by Leonor Fernandez. Final mixing services were provided by Clean Cuts at Three Seas, Inc. Whitney White is an Obie and Lily Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated director, actor, and musician, celebrated for her bold, innovative storytelling across both Broadway and off-Broadway. She recently received the Drama League's 2025 Founders Award for Excellence in Directing and an Obie Award for Sustained Achievement in Directing. All Is But Fantasy, White's four-part musical exploration of Shakespeare's women and ambition, commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company, marks her RSC debut as a writer, director, and actor. The two-part high-energy gig theater show is receiving its world premiere at The Other Place in Stratford-upon-Avon in January and February 2026. White's other directing credits on Broadway include The Last Five Years and Jaja's African Hair Braiding, off-Broadway credits include Liberation, Walden, Jordan's, Soft, On Sugarland, What to Send Up When It Goes Down, Our Dear Drug Lord, and For All the Women Who Thought They Were Mad. She recently opened Saturday Church, a new musical featuring songs by Sia and Honey Dijon at New York Theatre Workshop. She also created Macbeth In Stride at Brooklyn Academy of Music, writing the book, music and lyrics. Additional directing work includes The Secret Life of Bees, By The Queen, The Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington, A Human Being of a Sort, An Iliad, The Amen Corner, Othello, Canyon, and Jump. On screen, White has appeared in Ocean's Eight, Single Drunk Female, Louie, and The Playboy Club, and she contributed as a writer to Boots Riley's acclaimed series I'm A Virgo for Prime Video.

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Celebrating 500 episodes of The Long War! We take a look at the new Chaos Defiler reveal, hobby milestones, and the future of the 40k tabletop. The new defiler: https://spikeybits.com/warhammer-40k-chaos-space-marines-defiler-returns-with-new-weapons/ Monument Hobbies has some of the best paints in the business: Get yours here https://bit.ly/MoumentHobbies Get your hobbies for less from Fabricators Forge https://bit.ly/FabricatorsForgeStore J15 Games Has Your Game Aids, Tokens, and Templates! Get them here: https://bit.ly/J15GamesTLW Top Hobby Supplies For miniatures: https://spikeybits.com/best-hobby-supplies-miniatures-tabletop-gaming/ Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jvVa7tT Heretic Swag https://hereticswag.com/ Table of Contents 00:00 Opening 01:37 Would You Rather 13:03 News 32:31 Defiler 49:22 Space Pirates Become a Veteran of the Long War! http://thelongwar.net/

Welcome to In Search of Excellence! In this powerful second part of our interview, billionaire entrepreneur and Minnesota Timberwolves owner Marc Lore joins Randall Kaplan to share the unconventional secrets behind his massive success. From selling Diapers.com to Amazon and Jet.com to Walmart for billions, to his latest vision with Wonder, Marc reveals why “leaving no escape hatch” is the ultimate motivator for any founder.In this episode, Marc Lore dives deep into the “sixth gear” mentality required to scale world-class companies. He details the high-stakes world of angel investing, explaining why he put his entire life savings on the line to secure his first $4 million in funding.You'll hear the behind-the-scenes story of the Amazon vs. Diapers.com price war and why Marc chose to take $100 million less to ensure his company's future.Marc also shares his “clean slate” philosophy on business pivots, explaining why he took his current company, Wonder, to zero revenue to transition from food trucks to brick-and-mortar. Finally, he discusses the emotional toll of the legal battle for the Minnesota Timberwolves and provides his blueprint for a 21st-century vision for America.⸻Key Moments & Timestamps00:00 – Intro: Marc Lore's “No Plan B” philosophy02:50 – Is college still necessary in the age of AI and YouTube?05:35 – Why the “person you work for” matters more than the job08:33 – Quitting a top Wall Street job with no backup plan11:00 – How to raise $4M from 80 angel investors14:00 – Why putting your life savings at risk actually reduces risk17:20 – The Amazon “Diaper War”: Why selling for $545M was depressing21:33 – The future of e-commerce: Kiva robots and conversational AI25:10 – Selling Jet.com to Walmart for $3.3 billion30:20 – The Wonder pivot: Closing a $100M truck business for brick-and-mortar38:35 – Winning the legal battle for the Minnesota Timberwolves46:49 – Marc's famous “Salary Goals” sign and the power of a mission51:43 – The truth about 100-hour work weeks and family balance54:29 – Fill in the Blank to Excellence: Biggest regrets and life advice⸻About Marc LoreMarc Lore is a serial entrepreneur, billionaire, and professional sports owner. He is the founder of Jet.com (sold to Walmart for $3.3B) and Quidsi (parent company of Diapers.com, sold to Amazon for $545M). He currently serves as the Founder and CEO of Wonder, a revolutionary food delivery platform. He is also the owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA) and Minnesota Lynx (WNBA).Apply for One-On-One CoachingIf you're ready to change your life and achieve your goals, apply here:https://www.randallkaplan.com/coaching

In this episode, Scott Jessie, Chief Nursing Officer at SUNY Upstate University Hospital, shares how his team earned Magnet redesignation, launched a high tech throughput operations center, and built a virtual nursing program that improves efficiency, quality, and staff satisfaction.

Isabel Naidoo, Chief People Officer at Wise, joined us on The Modern People Leader to share how Wise builds a cohesive employee experience across global offices while still honoring local identity. ----  Downloadable PDF with top takeaways: https://modernpeopleleader.kit.com/episode281Sponsor Links:

In this episode of the Manufacturing Culture podcast, host Jim Mayer speaks with George Pesansky, a global authority on operational excellence. They discuss the importance of workplace culture, the need for systems over people in problem-solving, and the leadership gaps in manufacturing. George shares insights from his extensive experience in various work cultures and his transition to nonprofit work, emphasizing the value of donating talent. The conversation also touches on performance improvement, preventing employee burnout, and the future of work, highlighting the significance of respect and trust in the workplace.TakeawaysCulture represents the norms in a workplace.Understanding workplace culture is crucial for success.Problems are often system problems, not people problems.Leadership gaps exist in manufacturing due to poor promotion practices.Cultural differences impact how work is done.Transitioning to nonprofit work can be fulfilling and impactful.Identifying performance issues requires understanding the system.Super performance focuses on celebrating wins, not just fixing failures.Performance reviews should focus on extending periods of success.Creating a respectful work environment is essential for employee retention.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Operational Excellence04:09 Understanding Culture in the Workplace05:47 Leadership Gaps in Manufacturing12:39 Cultural Differences Across Regions14:31 Transitioning to Nonprofit Work17:11 Identifying Performance Issues20:31 Defining Super Performance vs. Hustle Culture26:08 The Prison of Expectations31:13 Operational Excellence and Employee Empowerment36:02 Rebuilding Trust Through Excellence39:47 The Value of Donating Talent45:17 Envisioning the Future of Work

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/249 http://relay.fm/focused/249 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David's personal Yoda is back to talk about curiosity, creativity, and the role of AI in focused work. David's personal Yoda is back to talk about curiosity, creativity, and the role of AI in focused work. clean 3540 David's personal Yoda is back to talk about curiosity, creativity, and the role of AI in focused work. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code FOCUSED with this link and get 60% off an annual plan. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED. Guest Starring: Ernie Svenson Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Ernie the Attorney Circle | The complete community platform Creativity by John Cleese Wispr Flow | Effortless Voice Dictation The War of Art by Steven Pressfield The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey Writing Without Teachers by Peter Elbow The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron The Pathless Path by Paul Millerd Alchemy by Rory Sutherland Influence by Robert Cialdini Day One Journal App | Your Journal For Life OpenClaw The Overthinker's Guide to Making Decisions by Joseph Nguyen The Tools of Excellence by Nicholas Bate The Science of Storytelling by Will Storr Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro Ready Player One by Ernest Cline The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Red Rising by Pierce Brown

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/249 http://relay.fm/focused/249 What if This Were Easy? with Ernie Svenson 249 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David's personal Yoda is back to talk about curiosity, creativity, and the role of AI in focused work. David's personal Yoda is back to talk about curiosity, creativity, and the role of AI in focused work. clean 3540 David's personal Yoda is back to talk about curiosity, creativity, and the role of AI in focused work. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code FOCUSED with this link and get 60% off an annual plan. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED. Guest Starring: Ernie Svenson Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Ernie the Attorney Circle | The complete community platform Creativity by John Cleese Wispr Flow | Effortless Voice Dictation The War of Art by Steven Pressfield The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey Writing Without Teachers by Peter Elbow The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron The Pathless Path by Paul Millerd Alchemy by Rory Sutherland Influence by Robert Cialdini Day One Journal App | Your Journal For Life OpenClaw The Overthinker's Guide to Making Decisions by Joseph Nguyen The Tools of Excellence by Nicholas Bate The Science of Storytelling by Will Storr Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro Ready Player One by Ernest Cline The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Red Rising by Pierce Brown

This is a topic that is hard to articulate, you can't learn it anywhere on the web but it's extremely important and every high level coach has this in their gym. And that is creating a system and standard of excellence and maintaining that during practices and over the course of a season. In this episode, we dive into: What does it look like to create a high standard of excellence  What I see in the best gyms in the world  Strategies to implement this in your gym  Finding the balance  Creating pressure  What it involves from the coach  The little things that coaches miss in practice but are important  Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy - www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com  Click here to join my workshop - www.volleyballworkshop.com  Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

Send us a textNavigating Childhood Tics and Tourette Syndrome: Expert Insights with Dr. GreenbergIn this  episode, we sit down with Dr. Greenberg, director of the pediatric psychiatry OCD and Tic disorders program in Boston, to discuss the complexities of childhood tics and Tourette Syndrome. Dr. Greenberg shares his extensive expertise and personal experiences to help parents understand what tics are, how they manifest, and their natural progression. He provides insights on effective treatments such as CBIT therapy and when medication might be necessary. Additionally, Dr. Greenberg emphasizes the importance of differentiating between normal tics and those that may indicate other co-occurring conditions like ADHD and OCD. This episode is a must-watch for parents seeking reassurance and practical advice on managing their child's tics.Erica Greenberg, M.D. is an assistant Professor in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and a child/adolescent psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) where she is the Director of the Pediatric Psychiatry OCD and Tic Disorders Program. Dr. Greenberg is also a co-Director of the MGH Tourette Association of America (TAA) Center of Excellence and the co-president of the Medical Advisory Board of the TAA. Her interests include Tourette syndrome (TS), OCD, “Tourettic OCD,” ADHD, body-focused repetitive behavior disorders, and other Tourette syndrome spectrum conditions. She has authored several peer-reviewed manuscripts on TS, OCD, and related disorders, and has presented on these conditions nationally and internationally. Dr. Greenberg graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College with Alpha Omega Alpha honors, and completed her general psychiatry residency at Harvard Longwood and her child/adolescent fellowship training at MGH.Contact Dr Greenberg: MassGeneral Brigham; Massachusetts General Hospital for ChildrenPediatric Psychiatry OCD and Tic Disorders ProgramEmail: MGHPediOCDTics@partners.org617-643-2780Your Child is Normal is the trusted podcast for parents, pediatricians, and child health experts who want smart, nuanced conversations about raising healthy, resilient kids. Hosted by Dr. Jessica Hochman — a board-certified practicing pediatrician — the show combines evidence-based medicine, expert interviews, and real-world parenting advice to help listeners navigate everything from sleep struggles to mental health, nutrition, screen time, and more. Follow Dr Jessica Hochman:Instagram: @AskDrJessica and Tiktok @askdrjessicaYouTube channel: Ask Dr Jessica If you are interested in placing an ad on Your Child Is Normal click here or fill out our interest form.-For a plant-based, USDA Organic certified vitamin supplement, check out : Llama Naturals Vitamin and use discount code: DRJESSICA20-To test your child's microbiome and get recommendations, check out: Tiny Health using code: DRJESSICA The information presented in Ask Dr Jessica is for general educational purposes only. She does not diagnose medical conditi...

Are you stuck knowing what needs to change in your life, but still not taking action?If you're in midlife and feel like you're spinning your wheels, this episode is for you. Stanley Bronstein has not only lost over 220 pounds and kept it off for 17 years, but he's transformed his entire life from the inside out. What he shares today is more than motivation. It's a system for lasting change.In this inspiring conversation, you'll discover:Why shifting from “I have to” to “I get to” is the mental switch that changes everything.The four traits you must cultivate to finally close the gap between knowing and doing.How choosing excellence over perfection will free you to take consistent action, even when you're afraid of failing.Listen now and learn how to unlock the power within you to create lasting change - starting today.˚KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:01:46 - Introducing Stanley Bronstein and the theme of change03:31 - Hitting the breaking point and choosing life06:39 - Starting immediately and taking responsibility08:29 - The gap between knowing and doing09:37 - Awareness, truth, and the power of perspective12:14 - From “have to” to “get to”: Peggy Chun's lesson15:12 - Reprogramming the mind and believing in yourself18:43 - The four pillars: willingness, belief, discipline, commitment25:13 - Excellence over perfection and constant improvement˚MEMORABLE QUOTE:“You don't have to do these things. You get to do these things.”˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Stanley's website: https://thewayofexcellence.com/˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚