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This episode is a wild ride around the world with one of the travel industry's most respected and well-travelled voices. Glenn Johnston has lived across continents, shaped how people explore the world and collected a lifetime of extraordinary travel experiences along the way.   Episode Highlights & Destination Gems: 1. Australia's Northern Territory - A Journey Back in Time Most people think of Australia and picture its cities. Glen takes us somewhere far more profound. • Home to the world's longest continuing culture, stretching back 40,000 years • Ancient rock art sitting open in nature, unchanged and accessible to anyone willing to make the journey • Landscapes that look exactly as they would have millennia ago, with no manmade developments as far as the eye can see • Katherine Gorge, Kakadu National Park and extraordinary wildlife including saltwater crocodiles in their natural habitat 2. California - The One Destination Everyone Must Visit Glen's pick for the single place every traveller must experience at least once in their lifetime. • Something for every kind of traveller, whether you seek luxury, adventure, food or nature • San Francisco's culinary scene and the extraordinary experience of riding through the city in a driverless car • Napa Valley for world class wineries and Michelin starred dining • The iconic Pacific Coast Highway drive from Half Moon Bay down through Monterey, Big Sur and Santa Barbara • Post Ranch Inn at Big Sur for breathtaking ocean views and a stay you will never forget - https://www.instagram.com/postranchinn/ • Newport Beach and Montecito for relaxed luxury   3. AlUla, Saudi Arabia - Where History Lives and Breathes • Breathtaking rock formations surrounding a lush oasis of date farms and greenery • Hegra, one of the most remarkable ancient sites in the world • A destination that is new and exciting even for many Saudis themselves • Accessible directly from Dubai and outstanding value, particularly during Ramadan and the summer months 4. The Faroe Islands - Where the World Feels Untouched Glen's personal bucket list destination and perhaps the most surprising gem of the entire episode. • Located between Scotland and Iceland, accessible via Copenhagen • Landscapes and nature that are genuinely out of this world • The most charming and characterful townships you will ever encounter • Weather that changes in moments, adding to the raw and dramatic atmosphere • Restaurant Raest, a wonderful culinary surprise in the heart of the tiny capital - https://www.instagram.com/raestrestaurant/ • A place that offers something rare in today's connected world, true isolation and the chance to be completely present 5. Malta - The Destination That Can Surprise You • A place layered with history • Maltese language rooted in Arabic • Centuries of influence from the Arabs, the French, the British and the Knights of Malta all layered one on top of the other • History built on layer upon layer that makes every corner of Malta feel significant 6. Trnava Region, Slovakia - Europe's Best Kept Wellness Secret Glen's most transformational wellness experience and a destination almost no one is talking about. • A town with roots going back to Roman times, drawn there by its natural healing waters • Piešťany, a small town within the region entirely dedicated to wellness • Natural mud treatments with a remarkable purification process that takes months and returns the mud to the river when its work is done • Outstanding value and a genuinely immersive wellness experience that goes far beyond a spa day 7. Kyrgyzstan - Nomadic, Raw and Completely Unforgettable One of the most underrated destinations on earth and one that can be surprising at every turn. • Soviet mosaics and brutalist architecture in the capital Bishkek for architecture lovers • A culinary scene that exceeded all expectations • Staying in a yurt in the mountains during summer with no electricity, no running water and no distractions • Horse and jeep trails through landscapes that have never seen a single manmade structure • A way of travelling that is inherently sustainable and deeply connected to the natural world 8. Japan - The Number One Foodie Destination in the World • Tokyo has more Michelin starred restaurants than any other city on earth • Japanese cuisine goes far beyond sushi and sashimi and rewards every curious eater • Exceptional value right now thanks to the yen and decades of stagflation keeping prices low • The Izu Peninsula seafood shacks south of Tokyo where you can taste fresh shellfish cooked over open fires for free • Quality that holds whether you are in a Michelin starred restaurant or a tiny ramen shop at a train station 9. Slovenia - Hidden Gem A small country with an enormous amount to offer and one that not nearly enough people have discovered. Ljubljana, a beautiful university city with a wonderful energy and a thriving café and restaurant scene Mountain landscapes sitting alongside a city that is small enough to cover completely in just a few days Slovenian wine that deserves far more recognition than it currently receives The extraordinary Postojna Cave where a little train takes you deep into one of the most spectacular natural wonders in Europe 10. Bhutan – Bucket List   Connect with Glen Johnston: https://www.instagram.com/glennjohnston88/ Thank you for tuning in to Travel Stories with Moush! If you loved this episode, please hit subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and leave us a rating or review - it truly helps us reach more travelers like you.   Drop a comment and tell us which destination from today's episode is going straight to your bucket list? Stay connected with me on https://www.instagram.com/moushtravels/ to find out who's joining me next week.   Explore all past episodes and destinations here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/travel-stories-with-moush/id1691525895 https://open.spotify.com/show/1pAUXiXuRLv1E9WFznWm7T?si=qA_E3Cf8RqKT97pUJcINxQ https://www.youtube.com/@travelstorieswithmoush Until next time…safe travels and keep adventuring. Connect with me on the following: Instagram @moushtravels Facebook @travelstorieswithmoush LinkedIn @Moushumi Bhuyan You Tube @travelstorieswithmoush "Want a spotlight on our show? Visit https://admanager.fm/client/podcasts/moushtravels and align your brand with our audience."Connect with me on the following:Instagram @moushtravelsFacebook @travelstorieswithmoushLinkedIn @Moushumi BhuyanYou Tube @travelstorieswithmoush Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailNewfoundland and Labrador's mining sector is experiencing serious momentum, and global investors are taking notice. Based on what investors are saying about Newfoundland and Labrador and Baie Verte, here is a summary of why capital is flowing:A Tier-One Jurisdiction: We consistently rank in the Fraser Institute's global top 10. Exceptional government support, streamlined permitting, and strong Indigenous relations make doing business here efficient and collaborative. Unmatched Local Talent: Investors love our highly skilled local labor force, which is driven by a culture of innovation and an open-mindedness to adopt the best global practices.World-Class Discoveries & Location: We are seeing massive, world-class mineral discoveries. Plus, our far-east geography offers a unique, strategic logistical advantage with prime proximity to European markets.Turnkey Infrastructure & Synergies: Companies are fast-tracking production and saving hundreds of millions by revitalizing historic underground mines, utilizing exceptionally clean infrastructure, and acquiring existing, permitted mills.The future of mining is bright, and it is happening right here in communities like Baie Verte.#galeForceWins has recorded over 500 conversations with key stakeholders in the mining sector. If you are interested in working with us email gerry@galeforcewins.comGale Force Wins started out simply as an inspirational podcast releasing episodes wherever you get your podcasts every Tuesday evening. We continue to do that every Tuesday but have expanded into custom content for clients. We also have perfected a conference and trade show offering where you can receive over 20 videos edited and posted to social media at the same time the event is unfolding.For businesses and organizations we also create digital content quickly and efficiently.Visit our services page here:https://galeforcewins.com/servicesTo message Gerry visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/To message Allan visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/

"Yes, Chef!" certainly rings out as acknowledgement in the kitchen and prep area at Esquimalt High School. Brandon Aris has been guiding the culinary program here for 15 years. Students learn food safety, knife skills, programing and planning, and how to turn ingredients into a meal. From basics and essentials they move into presentation and plating: we eat with our eyes first!I encountered Chef Aris at Rainbow Kitchen during one of their community events and sat back and watched the team of young people confidently go about serving a crowd. I think you will find this conversation inspiring. Apologies for some electronic interference, but it is generally quite short and not overly distracting.

Most speakers show up, deliver their talk, and leave. They're competent but forgettable. Exceptional speakers ask one question: "What else can I do to serve this audience and this organization?" That question is what separates a good speaking career from a great one. In this episode, Peter shares six practical ways to go the extra mile—from offering a bonus session and creating pre-event engagement videos, to following up personally and offering unexpected resources. Small acts of thoughtfulness create raving fans, repeat bookings, and a reputation that grows because people talk about how you exceeded expectations. • PeterGeorgePublicSpeaking.com • The Captivating Public Speaker on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ8HRPWC

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Hosts: Ed Jones (Owner – Nutrition World) & Clint Powell A variety of topics for living a healthy life Presented by: Nutrition World www.nutritionw.com Broadcasting from the Nooga Dentistry Studio www.noogadentistry.com Production of: Whitfield Media Group www.vitalhealthradio.com Title: Digestive Enzymes, Gut Health, and Omega-3's with Guest Brenda Watson [0:00:00] Show Intro,  National Club Foot Day & Prior Episode Reference Ed mentions National Club Foot Day (previous Wednesday). References a prior Vital Health Radio episode where he strongly criticized a local Chattanooga physician for poor club foot care that nearly harmed his grandson. Ed urges: Anyone with a child/grandchild with club foot seeing providers in Chattanooga  listen to our Feb 15th (2026) episode Contact: NutritionWorld@comcast.net to get details of that show and the physician referenced. Emphasis on truth, empowerment, and avoiding harm from medical “inefficiency and ignorance.” [0:03:58] Delta-8 Gummies, Anxiety/Sleep & Lifespan Extension Concepts Recap of a recent show with Hemp House. Ed explains: Only about three weeks left to legally purchase Delta-8 gummies at Hemp House or Nutrition World. Why someone might use Delta-8: Anxiety Trouble sleeping Need to stay functional but calmer Must find the right dose individually (no standard dosing). Safer than many anti-anxiety drugs when used properly. He is saving several containers in his freezer for future “bumps in the road” (periods of poor sleep or high stress). Notes dogs may benefit for anxiety, thunder phobia, pain, etc., when used correctly and from a trusted company. Ed recommends Dr. David Sinclair's “Lifespan” podcast: Focus on practical drugs, supplements, and lifestyle strategies to extend lifespan. Central concept: cellular repair – if we repaired cells at 50 as well as at 20, lifespan could drastically increase. Key tools Dr. Sinclair highlights (as relayed by Ed): Rapamycin – Ed takes this drug himself; impacts mTOR; can extend lifespan even when started later in life. AMPK activators – sold at Nutrition World; support clearing out old/dysfunctional cells. Resveratrol – mimics some effects of fasting. Hyperbaric oxygen – discussed as a potential lifespan extender. Ed shares Sinclair's animal-longevity illustrations: A mole rat living ~20x longer than regular rats → proves there are mechanisms of extended lifespan. A long-lived whale (Clint jokes and riffs on the name) said to reach ~200 years, suggesting humans might mimic similar mechanisms. [0:08:46] Call for Listener Stories & Introduction of Guest Brenda Watson Ed invites listeners to share personal health recovery stories, especially involving “the Green Pharmacy” (natural, nutritional, and lifestyle approaches, including Nutrition World support). Announced collaboration with Clint Powell on a new podcast: Short, credible motivational/educational stories (5–20 minutes). Focus: “I was in bad shape, now I'm much better” recovery narratives. Participants receive a $50 Nutrition World gift card. Recordings at a studio ~5 minutes from Nutrition World. Introduction of guest Brenda Watson, founder of Vital Planet. Described as a guru of gut health and the microbiome: Leaky gut, SIBO, broad digestive health expertise. Ed recalls her long-running NPR fund-raiser specials on gut health that reached tens of thousands. [0:13:25] Digestive Enzymes, Gut Health & Problems with Acid Blockers Topic: What is an enzyme? Why does it matter? Brenda's explanation: Enzymes “break things apart”: Protease → breaks proteins into amino acids. Amylase → breaks starches into glucose. Lipase → breaks fats into fatty acids. Ideally, stomach, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder work together to digest food into absorbable units. Early digestive symptoms: Heartburn, gas, bloating, etc. Many people self-treat with OTC antacids or proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and this often worsens underlying issues. Her main point: For early digestive symptoms, start with a full-spectrum digestive enzyme (protease, amylase, lipase) with meals, not acid-blocking drugs. As we age, natural digestion weakens, compounded by poor food quality. If food is not properly digested: It rots in the gut → gas, overgrowth of “bad bugs”. Contributes to SIBO, leaky gut, and broader dysbiosis. Leads to poor absorption of nutrients and worsening health. Enzymes as Step One: Should be a first-line intervention alongside or even before probiotics. Emphasizes that digestive enzymes for digestion must be taken with meals. Brenda notes she ran a stool test program with 12 people; often saw imbalanced gut bacteria driven by undigested food. Modern enzyme formulations can be more targeted: Gluten-support enzymes. General high-potency formulas. Formulas for dairy and fat, especially for people on keto who need extra fat-digesting support. She reiterates: Poor digestion = bad bacteria, leaky gut, SIBO, multiple gut issues. Digestive enzymes are a “no-brainer” first step when digestive symptoms appear. [0:23:47] Enzymes as a Foundational Strategy & Aging, Pancreas/Bile Physiology Emphasizes: Rotting food analogy: leftover food in a trash can on a 97°F day = what undigested food can be like inside the gut. Even without symptoms, after age ~40–45, enzymes may be wise especially for people who: Overeat Eat a lot of dairy or gluten Notes loose stools and general poor health can be caused by lack of pancreatic enzymes. Shares a case where a client's stool test showed zero pancreatic enzyme production, correlating with constant sickness. You can “get away with” some other health issues, but you cannot have a dysfunctional digestive tract and still expect even average health. Brenda further explains physiology and pH: Stomach should be very acidic (pH ~2) during digestion. When partly digested food moves into the small intestine: Bicarbonate is released to neutralize acid. Pancreas releases enzymes (protease, amylase, lipase). Liver/gallbladder release bile for fat digestion near the same region. If stomach acid is suppressed, the chain reaction is disrupted: Poor enzyme activation. Poor bile function. pH shifts can foster candida and other imbalances (e.g., colon getting too alkaline). She underscores: From mouth to colon, each region needs appropriate pH. Chronic use of acid blockers has long-term downstream consequences. Ed mentions a simple at-home baking soda test to roughly gauge stomach acid (baking soda in water between meals, watching for burping). Important caution: If you're on acid-blocking medications, you must wean off slowly; do not stop abruptly. Nutrition World's pharmacist, Dr. Curt Dearing, helps people step down from PPIs and H2 blockers safely (in partnership with their physicians). [0:30:58] Omega-3s , Purity, and Heart/Brain Health Ed highlights Vital Omega (Vital Planet): #1 selling product at Nutrition World. Exceptional purity and transparency (heavy emphasis on contaminant-free sourcing). Very high potency (2350 mg of EPA/DHA per serving). No “fish burp” complaints and virtually no returns. Contains lipase enzyme to support fat digestion and further reduce digestive discomfort. Omega blood tests on customers show high omega-3 levels when using this brand. Brenda agrees: Omega-3s are critical at any age, especially in today's toxic environment. You might skip a multivitamin, but you should not skip omega-3s. Ed's additional points: Olive oil and flax oil are not the same as concentrated EPA/DHA. EPA/DHA are essential for cell membranes, cardiovascular health, and cognitive function. Warns of contaminated fish oil from polluted waters (mercury, heavy metals, etc.). Website plug for Vital Planet: VitalPlanet.com for education, and product details. Ed reiterates his respect for Brenda's decades of ethical, passionate work and says they'll have her back on again.   [0:38:54] Lifestyle, Local Food, Pillows, and Environmental Toxins Ed and Clint return; Ed summarizes the show's philosophy: Better aging is about strength, clarity, mobility, energy, not just added years. Introduces term “peak span”, maximizing the years we're at peak function, not just lifespan. Critiques normalization of poor health (hunched posture, chronic pain, poor sleep, anxiety) as “just getting old.” Local food talk: Discussion of Tallow House in Cleveland (burger restaurant, cousin of Tony from Portofino). Two-hour waits, excellent reviews, smash burgers, buns from Neidlovs bakery. Dust mites and pillows: Ed cites data that about 1/3 of a pillow can be dead skin + dust mites over time. Many pillows also contain fire retardant chemicals leading to chronic exposure while sleeping. Ed searched for non-toxic pillows via Mamavation: A site that tests products for chemical residues and rates them. His previous pillow (from Avocado) came out top-rated, so he bought a new Avocado pillow. Recommends buying via Mammovation's affiliate link for a small discount. [0:44:00] Essential Oils, Green Pharmacy & Polypharmacy Ed on essential oils quality: A test of 20 lavender oils from Amazon found: Only 3 were pure. 17 were diluted/contaminated with other oils. Smell alone isn't a reliable indicator of quality. Nutrition World only carries brands with Certificates of Analysis; dropped an entire line a few years back over quality concerns. Ed shares a Taiwanese blood pressure study: 58 adults with high blood pressure, many on meds. wore a face mask with a cotton pad containing small amounts of real lavender oil for 15 minutes/day over 7 days. Result: systolic blood pressure reduced by ~10 points. A placebo (fake) oil did not reduce blood pressure. One-day use showed no benefit – consistent use was required. He frames this as an example of the “Green Pharmacy”: Mentions Dr. Curt Dearing (pharmacist at Nutrition World): Helps people review and rationalize medication lists, with the goal of reducing polypharmacy in collaboration with prescribing doctors. References a recent Vital Health Radio episode on polypharmacy (average American takes ~17 prescriptions per year). [0:56:48] Meditation, Mindset, Ancient Wisdom & Fulfillment Story from the Daily Stoic: Kurt Vonnegut and Joseph Heller at a billionaire's party: Vonnegut points out the host made more money yesterday than Heller's Catch-22 ever did. Heller replies he has something the billionaire never will: “the knowledge that I've got enough.” Ed uses this to emphasize: The power of knowing you have enough. Shifting from chasing money to working for fulfillment once basics are covered. Clint adds: You must learn to be content with what you have while still pursuing goals. More stuff doesn't automatically create a content person. Ed reads a longer reflection on “ancient wisdom” vs. modern medicine: Fundamental philosophy: alignment with nature. Humans thrived for millennia without pharmaceuticals (acknowledges infectious disease issues before hygiene and antibiotics). Nearly every drug has unintended consequences and rarely treats root causes. Cites estimate: medical errors as the 3rd leading cause of death in the US (~250,000 deaths/year). Notes ~90% of American calories now come from processed foods and seed oils Argues seed oils are among the most destructive components of the modern diet. Many cardiologists still recommend them as heart-healthy, highlighting the conflict between mainstream and holistic views. Plug for Ed's book: “Are You Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired” available at TheHolisticNavigator.com, built around ancient wisdom.  The post Radio Show / Podcast – June 7, 2026 first appeared on Vital Health Radio.

* As we celebrate the 250th birthday of America…fewer Americans think the US is special compared to other nations or think that democracy is central to our identity. We'll dive into the new report with political scientist David Schultz. * Breaking down a new LSU commitment

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on a poll showing fewer Americans see their country as exceptional as America 250 approaches.

A 2025 article co-authored by our guest today, sought to answer two critical questions:Are exceptional performers at young ages and at later peak performance age largely the same individuals? AndDo predictors of young exceptional performance also predict later exceptional peak performance?So what is the answer? And what might this mean for high performance across multiple domains?To explore this further I am joined by Arne Güllich, professor of sports science at RPTU Kaiserslautern and a leading expert in the area of high performance across multiple domains.The article discussed in the interview - Güllich, A., Barth, M., Hambrick, D. Z., & Macnamara, B. N. (2025). Recent discoveries on the acquisition of the highest levels of human performance. Science, 390(6779), eadt7790 – is available here: https://www.science.org/doi/pdf/10.1126/science.adt7790?casa_token=LEiJ0xrLHyYAAAAA:9z8cEG-j4nKmTHPiktfip2Afu55JH1OrEW0nISxPTvoWTl2BP0MITOk3egB5tekbOUwdryyrBMMq Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exceptional leadership isn't about perfecting scores of different competencies. It's about understanding and implementing five fundamental principles. When they are developed sequentially and executed correctly, the result is a cascade of positive outcomes across your entire organization. This episode is the first in a series in which Mike introduce these five principles one-by-one. Together they form an integrated, interactive system of leadership priorities. This initial episode is foundational. It provides an overview of the five principles within a framework that Mike has developed over decades of leadership experience. The five are: Exemplify extraordinary character Cultivate high trust Maximize alignment around vision, values, and strategies Engage people in ways that motivate and inspire them Create a results-oriented culture that demands excellence of itself These aren't random principles. They are sequential and reinforcing. Character creates the foundation for trust. Trust enables alignment. Proper alignment fosters a climate where engagement can thrive. Engagement produces the momentum that makes a results-oriented culture possible. This episode summarizes the structure of this system. Subsequent episodes, will then dive into each essential, exploring how to audit the current health of this system in your organization at present, how to close critical gaps, and how to build the kind of leadership that creates sustained success. A PDF transcript of the episode is available on the Upsize Your Leadership website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30% of guest messages never get a response.Not because of bad tech. Because nobody is listening.Three days at Mews Unfold. Everyone talking AI, automation, agentic systems.And underneath all of it — the opposite story."Change happens with people. Not to people."— Julie Linn Teigland, Global Vice Chair Alliance & Ecosystems, EY.If you are not in hospitality — stay with me.What 2,500 hotel leaders just learned about their industryis exactly what is about to happen in yours.What We Cover in This Episode- my three takeawaysWhy 30% of guest messages go unanswered — and what that revealsGilad Berenstein (Virtuoso Board): "The Golden Era of Small and Medium Business" — why the old moats are breakingBashar Wali: "What the fuck is a lifestyle hotel?" — and why the future is small, simple, and shazamableMatt Welle (CEO Mews): From administrators to memory-makers. Magical Hospitality = exceptional teams + tech that amplifies talentAmber Asher — former CEO Standard International, 400% growth, $355M sale to Hyatt, now on the Mews board. Her take: be closer to people againThe bar scene with Amber, Anna Di Giuseppe (CEO Cuorifoglio), and Peggy — the moment that was worth the flight"What machines can do no longer defines your value. What humans feel does."Human or Hype? — This WeekRobot concierges and AI showrooms at hospitality conferences.✅ Exceptional hotel teams + tech that amplifies talent. New technology and new human development — simultaneously. That is the formula.The Question I Can't Stop Thinking About→ This podcast has no advertising budget.It grows because people like you forward it to people like you.If something landed today — share it with one person navigating the same questions.That forward is worth more to me than any campaign.→ Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.→ Leave a review if you can. It makes a real difference.→ Connect with Peggy on LinkedIn: @amelungandpartners→ Free GHX Pressure Test — 12 questions, 5 minutes:amelung-partners.com → Free ToolsAI is great. But humanity is the driving force.See you next Tuesday. Peggy, your genuine human experience nerd

Open Gardens SA is a scheme that enables everyday home gardeners the opportunity to experience private gardens throughout the state, seek inspiration and enjoy nature.

This is the Man who Would be Khan.  While a first-year Russian student at West Point, then Major Mark Derber dropped an article from The Atlantic on my desk, Robert D. Kaplan's "The Man Who Would Be Khan". It changed my life. 20 years later, you get to hear my interview with the Man himself. COL (R) Tom Wilhelm shares his path from West Point (commissioned infantry in 1980) through a dual-track infantry/aviation start, declining the new Aviation Branch, and entering the FAO program in the mid-1980s as a Soviet/Russian FAO. Wilhelm recounts an extensive Cold War-era pipeline (FAO course, DLI Russian—joined fully by his wife—graduate school, a summer in Leningrad, and the US Army Russian Institute/Marshall Center), then FAO work with OSIA conducting arms-control inspections (Vienna Document, INF, CFE) and the Provide Hope humanitarian mission in Tajikistan amid civil war. He describes a “knife fight” to regain infantry key jobs during post–Cold War drawdowns, deployments in Macedonia and Bosnia, being imbedded with a Russian airborne brigade, a later Tajikistan attaché tour with family hardships and evacuation, Marshall Center faculty/FAO mentorship, Mongolia as dual-hatted defense attaché/security cooperation chief, an Afghanistan/Pakistan tour, retirement, and directing the Foreign Military Studies Office. He emphasizes FAO risk-taking, networking, access, and conveying what partners think, not what Americans want to hear. To read the original Robert D. Kaplan article you can find it on The Atlantic's website.  If you don't have a subscription, the WayBack Machine is your friend: https://web.archive.org/web/20121020120633/https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2004/03/the-man-who-would-be-khan/302899/   COL(R) Tom Wilhelm's Recommended Reading List: GENERAL FMSO https://oe.t2com.army.mil  Look for FMSO stuff but many products from T2Com G2 are useful for FAOs. Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training https://adst.org Exceptional repository of detailed interviews that provide unparalleled country and regional backgrounds over eras. Red Team Handbook https://home.army.mil/wood/application/files/6115/8222/0759/RedTeamHB.pdf  There are actually ways to approach alternative, critical thinking—very helpful to cross-cultural communication and telling us how “they” think. Culture Shock: Leadership Lessons from the Military's Diplomatic Corps (ed. Graham Plaster, Jason Criss Howk—Book by FAOs for FAOs)  The Worldly Philosophers (Robert Heilbroner; entry level book into developing an understanding of economics and society—a baseline subject for all FAOs. Try also The Mystery of Capitalism by Hernando deSoto) The Cave and the Light: Plato Versus Aristotle, and the Struggle for the Soul of Western Civilization (Arthur Herman—before you can tell us what we think they think, you should probably want to know how “we think.”)    RUSSIA The Russian Way of War (Les Grau and Charles Bartles—on FMSO website [above] or just Google it.) How Russia Fights https://www.army.mil/article/286922/how_russia_fights (Ted Donnelly, Jeff Hartman, Tom Butler, et.al.) Swimming the Volga: A US Army Officer's Experiences in Pre-Putin Russia (Peter Zwack) The Leviathan (Movie; award winning Russian film has good representation of the individual's relationship to power in Russia, among other cultural and political-social insights. Made me feel that I was back in Russia, drinking vodka and shooting bottles with an AK47.) The Trauma Zone (Seven-part series on YouTube; for a sense of post-Cold War chaos in Russia. “Chaos” conjures something tangible in Russia; it's not just an adjective.) Seventeen Moments of Spring (12-part series on YouTube; addresses the question: Why a 2025 statue to this 1973 Soviet spy thriller television series was recently installed in Moscow. Part of the answer has to do with those untrustworthy Americans in secret alliance with Nazis against Russia—a once and current theme.)   WHILE YOU LAYOVER AT THE SERRAI The Empire of the Steppes (Renee Grousset—dense but essential for anybody that thinks they are a Eurasianist, and mandatory for all Silk Road FAOs.) Mission to Tashkent (F.M. Bailey) News From Tartary (Peter Flemming) Eastern Approaches (Fitzroy Maclean) The Great Game (Peter Hopkirk) Some Far and Distant Place (Jonathan Addleton) Across Mongolian Plains (Roy Chapman Andrews—American FAO archetype, 1916-17) The Wilder Shores of Love (Lesley Blanch—Isabel Burton, Jane Digby, Amiee Dubucq, and Isabelle Eberhrdt join my long-suffering bride, Cheri, in FAO-like misadventures abroad)   00:00 Meet Tom Wilhelm 01:28 The Man Who Would Be Khan 02:24 West Point to Dual Track 07:11 Choosing the FAO Path 11:05 Soviet FAO Pipeline 14:01 Leningrad Language Adventure 19:12 Russian Institute and IRTs 23:33 Wall Comes Down Up Close 27:02 Echo Network and Mentorship 31:04 First FAO Job Arms Control 35:32 Provide Hope in Tajikistan 40:31 Back to Infantry in Europe 42:39 RIF Era Career Knife Fight 44:36 FAO Cuts and Reassignments 45:54 Branch Qualifying Knife Fight 46:08 Macedonia to Bosnia Pivot 48:42 Self Deploying to Bosnia 50:27 Joint Commission in War Zone 53:03 Inside the Russian Brigade 55:11 How Russians Command 58:48 FAO Lesson on Mission Command 01:06:51 Tajikistan Arrival and Isolation 01:09:17 Embassy Life and Local Allies 01:13:29 Surviving Dushanbe Living Conditions 01:18:15 Civil War and Afghan Spillover 01:23:55 Family Evacuation and Zinni Meeting 01:28:28 Soft Power And Access 01:28:51 Peacekeeping Expertise Built 01:31:20 FAO Track And Command List 01:34:19 Marshall Center Fellowship 01:37:03 Mongolia Dual Hat Role 01:44:32 9/11 And Mongolia Pivot 01:46:33 Building Mongolian Peacekeeping 01:55:10 Mongolian Curse Artifact 02:01:27 Back To Marshall Center 02:04:43 Afghanistan To Pakistan Liaison 02:07:23 Retirement And FIMSO 02:09:16 Hall Of Fame And Farewell

On this episode of Mind the Gap, Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner are joined by Dixie-Louise Dexter, Assistant Head, EYFS lead and English lead, for a rich and practical exploration of what high-quality early years provision really looks like. Dixie shares how her team creates the “magic” of reception through meticulous attention to detail: a carefully planned induction process, strong relationships with families, home and preschool visits, and a learning environment shaped around each cohort's needs. The conversation explores why wellbeing, safety and involvement come first, how “going slow” at the start helps children go further later, and how continuous provision can be deliberately designed to build communication, language, independence and curriculum knowledge. They also discuss transition into Key Stage 1, mixed-age Year 1–2 classes, and why the question should not be whether children are “ready” for Year 1, but whether Year 1 is ready for them.With over 15 years teaching experience in EYFS, Dixie-Louise Dexter has been successfully leading the Early Years Foundation Stage at Ashby Hill Top for the past 7 years. During that time, she has developed a highly skilled team and an inspirational learning environment in which children thrive, consistently achieving above national average outcomes. Dixie cultivates a research-based approach in daily practice and has provided support to EYFS practitioners in a range of schools both locally and further afield, guiding them to further develop their practice in curriculum development and continuous provision as well as the role of the adult in the EYFS. As well as this, she worked as an EYFSP moderator for the Local Authority, completed further qualifications in Early Years Speech & Language, and is currently undertaking an NPQH.Tom Sherrington has worked in schools as a teacher and leader for 30 years and is now a consultant specialising in teacher development and curriculum & assessment planning. He regularly contributes to conferences and CPD sessions locally and nationally and is busy working in schools and colleges across the UK and around the world. Follow Tom on X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@teacherhead⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Emma Turner FCCT is a school improvement advisor, education consultant, trainer and author. She has almost three decades of primary teaching, headship and leadership experience across the sector, working and leading in both MATs and LAs. She works nationally and internationally on school improvement including at single school level and at scale. She has a particular interest in research informed practice in the primary phase, early career development, and CPD design. Follow Emma on X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@emma_turner75⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This podcast is sponsored by Teaching WalkThrus and produced in association with Haringey Education Partnership. Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://walkthrus.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://haringeyeducationpartnership.co.uk/⁠⁠

High end remodeling and high end landscaping have more in common than most people realize.Kyle sits down with Jeffrey Scott of Jeffrey Scott Consulting to unpack the similarities between successful design-build remodelers and top landscape companies. They talk about emotionally invested clients, protecting margins, managing high expectations, building trust, handling handoffs between sales and production, and why scaling an “artisanal” business is harder than most owners expect.There are a lot of practical takeaways in this one for remodelers looking to improve client experience, tighten systems, and grow without losing quality!The Summer Growth Summit in Detroit is a hands on growth experience for lawn and landscape business owners and their teams, featuring behind the scenes access to Great Lakes Landscape Design and Troy Clogg Landscape Associates.Tour two outstanding companies, meet their leadership teams, and learn practical strategies for marketing, sales, operations, AI, culture, and growth from the people driving success every day.Walk away with fresh ideas, proven systems, and practical tools to help take your company to the next level.To learn more and get event details, check it out here: https://jeffreyscott.biz/summer-growth-summit-26/If you're serious about improving your remodeling business, you should check out the Rise Conference from Remodelers On The Rise, happening August 11 and 12 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This two day event is built specifically for remodeling business owners who want practical strategies they can actually implement, from improving your sales process and marketing to building a stronger team and running a more profitable business. You'll connect with remodelers from across the country, hear from experienced industry leaders, and walk away with ideas you can put into action right away. To learn more and grab your ticket, head over to remodelersontherise.com/rise.Explore the vast array of tools, training courses, a podcast, and a supportive community of over 2,000 remodelers. Visit Remodelersontherise.com today and take your remodeling business to new heights!Key TakeawaysHigh-end clients prioritize emotional fulfillment over rational factors.Exceptional detail management is crucial for high-end success.Branding and reputation serve as a psychological safety net for clients.Effective handoffs and communication routines are critical for scaling.Protecting margin requires active scope and scope change management.Building trust through consistent branding reduces perceived risk.An advisory role elevates professionalism beyond mere order-taking.Scaling success relies on systematizing processes and delegating roles.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Jeffrey Scott and His Background05:45 Transitioning from Family Business to Consulting10:32 Understanding Client Emotions in High-End Sales15:32 Managing High Expectations in Service Industries20:24 The Importance of Details and Quality Control26:24 Effective Communication and Client Relationships30:46 Building Trust Through Branding and Reputation35:32 Advisory Role in Client Relationships40:44 Scaling a Business Without Compromising Quality

Myth: Leaders need to be balanced. Fact: Together, you and your team can be balanced. In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals why the dream team isn't about perfection in individuals, but about creating collective balance through diversity of skills, passion, and perspective. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede dig into high-level strategy for building a team where everyone's strengths thrive and the leader's vision multiplies. Key takeaways:  A balanced team is built on diverse strengths—no single leader can or should do it all alone. Exceptional leaders replace assumptions with curiosity, listening and learning from their team before leading.  The most successful teams are intentionally shaped through shared values, growth, and a genuine commitment to multiplying each other's impact. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the What Your Dream Team Should Look Like Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/DreamTeam and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."   Take the next step in your growth journey and become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member. Click here to speak with a Program Advisor today! References:  Watch this episode on YouTube! Get the 21 Laws of Leadership online course for 20% off Apply this week's episode with other growth-minded leaders in the Maxwell Leadership Podcast Social Community Order your copy of John Maxwell's resilience guide, How to Get a Return on Failure How to Attract Leaders Podcast Episode Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team

Mental Models for Exceptional Capital Allocation by Mohnish Pabrai at The University of Nebraska, Omaha on May 1, 2026. (00:00:00) - Introduction (00:02:11) - Charlie Munger's mental models (00:03:43) - Model 1: The Bedrock: Take a simple idea and take it seriously (00:04:06) - Model 2: Ben Graham's Fundamentals (00:04:59) - Model 3: Do not overdose on Ben Graham; Poor Charlie's Almanack, Philip Fisher, and Pulak Prasad (00:05:16) - Model 4: Buffett's lifetime 20-punch card (00:06:05) - Model 5: Stay in the epicentre of your circle of competence; John Arrillaga (00:07:52) - Model 6: A high error rate is guaranteed in investing (00:08:06) - Model 7: Circle the wagons: the 4% rule (00:08:44) - Berkshire's 12 best decisions in 60 years (00:09:41) - Mistakes in investing: Ferrari, Progressive Insurance & Goldman Sachs (00:12:10) - Model 8: Do not cut flowers and water weeds (00:13:02) - Model 9: Be a shameless cloner; VIC; Dataroma & SumZero (00:15:11) - Model 10: History does not repeat itself - but it does rhyme (00:16:16) - Model 11: Explain your investment thesis to a 10-year old in 3-4 sentences (00:16:41) - Model 12: You always need a rope to get out of the deepest well (00:20:50) - Model 13: Pursue quality intensely; Nick Sleep, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (00:25:31) - Model 14: Thou shall not use Excel (00:25:52) - Model 15: Develop and use a pre-investment checklist (00:27:54) - Model 16: Be singularly focused like Arjuna (00:29:31) - Read the footnotes; Turn every page: Robert Caro (00:31:44) - Model 17: Enjoy hunting for needles in haystacks; Buffett's childhood entrepreneurial adventures (00:33:41) - Japanese Company Handbook; My introduction to Charlie Munger & Debbie Bozanek (00:38:02) - Model 18: Your deepest desire is your destiny (00:41:15) - Model 19: You should always have someone to discuss your investment ideas with; Li Lu (00:42:53) - Model 20: The mistress always looks hotter than the wife!  (00:43:30) - Model 21: Neither a short-term borrower nor a long-term lender be (00:43:54) - Model 22: Introduce randomness into your life; Peter Lynch's One up on Wall Street (00:46:28) - Model 23: Be a Swiss Army knife (00:46:36) - Model 24-26: Focus on spin-offs, uber cannibals & spawners (00:47:18) - Model 27: Arbitrage is wonderful; Rupert Murdoch (00:48:26) - Model 28: Heads I win, Tails I don't lose much!; IPSCO and CONSOL Energy (00:51:43) - Model 29: Focus on low-risk; high uncertainty bets (00:52:56) - Model 30: Do not skim off the top (00:53:37) - Book recommendations: Poor Charlie's Almanack, Influence & Excellent advice for living (00:54:48) - Importance of the Bedrock model (00:55:30) - Finding great businesses (00:58:11) - Focusing on my deepest desire (00:59:23) - Berkshire Hathaway A-shares (01:00:35) - Intrinsic value of a company (01:02:17) - The Founders Podcast & Value Investors Club (01:05:34) - Pursue your passion (01:07:49) - Making of a Great American Capitalist by Lowenstein (01:09:05) - Family-run businesses; Walmart (01:10:24) - The Dakshana Foundation & Giving back (01:12:45) - Micron (01:13:43) - Warren's Too Hard pile & Charlie's pie-counter trips The contents of this website are for educational and entertainment purposes only, and do not purport to be, and are not intended to be, financial, legal, accounting, tax or investment advice. Investments or strategies that are discussed may not be suitable for you, do not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs and are not intended to provide investment advice or recommendations appropriate for you. Before making any investment or trade, consider whether it is suitable for you and consider seeking advice from your own financial or investment adviser.

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast, Dr. Kathy discusses the pressures teenagers face to be exceptional, referencing a 2024 study from the University of Indiana. The study reveals that over half of surveyed teens feel pressured by expectations surrounding their achievements, future plans, and even their appearance. As graduation approaches, the conversation often shifts to what comes next for students, amplifying this pressure. Dr. Kathy emphasizes the dangers of these expectations and encourages a shift in perspective, highlighting the benefits of being average and the importance of allowing kids to explore their paths without the burden of needing to be extraordinary. Tune in for insights on how to support kids during this pivotal time in their lives.

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Mix of the Week #637 is "Exceptional mix" by Sparkless Follow and include @spark-2 in your track ID requests This mix is the result of years of searching, experience, and a deep passion for music. A selection of tracks filled with soul, emotion, and meaning. It is also a tribute to your channel, which for over 20 years has been shaping its unique sound and maintaining a high standard. Within this work, I leave a piece of Kyiv and Ukraine. Enjoy listening. -- ✉️ DC Email list: eepurl.com/dN23Jw

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Marc Kramer, host of the award winning The Best Business Minds, interviews Dr. Mike Brenner author of "Strike the Right Chord: The Emerging Leader's Guide to Exceptional Performance"

On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Ben Orthlieb of Blue Moon David Ulevitch of Andreessen Horowitz Jake Saper of Emergence Capital We asked guests to discuss the most visionary founder that they've worked with and what makes them so special. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. We're proud to partner with Ramp, the modern finance automation platform. Book a demo and get $150—no strings attached.   Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.

There is no shortcut around the grind but there is a better way to handle it. Kyle and Chris Shurian from Bootstraps and Battle Scars Podcast share hard-earned lessons on mindset, leadership, and customer experience that can help you build a stronger business and a better life at the same time.Today's episode is sponsored by Builder Funnel! Click here to learn more about how Builder Funnel helps remodelers and home builders grow through strategic digital marketing.Explore the vast array of tools, training courses, a podcast, and a supportive community of over 2,000 remodelers. Visit Remodelersontherise.com today and take your remodeling business to new heights!Key TakeawaysResilient entrepreneurs view setbacks as lessons, not failures, enabling faster recovery.A positive mindset is an active discipline that fuels perseverance during hardships.Exceptional customer service thrives on relentless consistency in daily actions.Building a business that supports life balance requires intentional design.Risk management hinges on conservative financial practices and strategic growth.Continuous learning enriches entrepreneurial intuition and leadership growth.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background06:12 Entrepreneurial Journey and Lessons Learned08:22 Coaching and Helping Others

If You're a FAN leave me a message :-)In this powerful episode of the Success Blueprint Podcast, I explore one of the biggest silent pressures shaping modern life: the fear of being average in a world obsessed with exceptionalism.From social media comparison and high-performance culture to identity, self-worth, and emotional exhaustion, this episode breaks down why so many people feel like they are falling behind, even when they are doing well.This episode challenges the modern definition of success and offers a deeper, healthier framework for fulfillment, meaning, alignment, and sustainable ambition.Key Takeaways: Why modern culture makes ordinary people feel inadequate  The psychological danger of comparison-driven ambition  The difference between visibility and real value  Why achievement alone often fails to create fulfillment  How to redefine success beyond status and performance  Practical strategies to build a meaningful and aligned life If you have ever felt pressure to constantly prove yourself, stay ahead, or become more impressive just to feel worthy, this episode will challenge the way you see success entirely.#successblueprint #personaldevelopment #mindset #selfworth #leadership #mentalhealth #highperformance #growthmindset #selfawareness #purpose #businesscoach #executivecoach #psychology #motivation #successmindsetSupport the showContact me:Daniel@the-success-blueprint.co.zawww.mindworx.bizdaniel@mindsworx.comInstagram: @Mindworx_Coaching

Grab a pen. This one's a keeper.If you've been working hard, doing ALL the things - showing up on social media, refining your messaging, tweaking your website, maybe even running ads, and the growth still isn't coming, this episode is for you.The problem usually isn't a lack of effort. It's that most business advice treats growth like a flat problem, as though everything is equally important and you just need to do everything better, all at once.It isn't. Growth is always sequential. And when you don't know what to fix first, you end up pedalling fast in first gear and getting nowhere.In this episode, Gill introduces The Natural Order of Things - a seven-layer diagnostic framework for auditing your soul-led business from the inside out. Once you hear it, you won't look at your business the same way again.The seven layers are:Vision & Mindset - The deepest foundation. This is the real infrastructure of your business. Hitting a ceiling? It's almost always here, not in your marketing.Brand - Not your logo or colour palette. Your point of view, your voice, your values brought to life. An unclear brand means that better marketing just spreads confusion more effectively.Offers - A transformation clearly defined and priced. The most common problems? Trying to serve too many people, wonky pricing, and solving a problem your clients don't know they have.Thought Leadership - The body of ideas, frameworks, and opinions that make you the person people think of for your work. This is what gives your marketing substance and makes sales feel like an invitation.Marketing - Only layer five. And yet it's where most people go first. Marketing's job is to amplify what already exists - if the foundations aren't solid, more marketing is just more noise.Sales - When the layers above are working, sales conversations become simple final invitations between two people who already know they're on the same wavelength. Friction in sales is almost always a symptom of something upstream.Client Delivery - The thing that feeds everything else. Exceptional delivery creates testimonials, referrals, and the personal conviction to keep showing up. It isn't the end of the chain, it circles back and strengthens every layer above it.The audit is simple: start at layer one and work outward, asking honestly is this solid? Not perfect, but solid. Stop at the first layer where your honest answer is not quite. That's where your energy belongs first.This episode is the start of an eight-part series - next week, Gill goes deep into Layer 1: vision and mindset, with journalling questions to help you really feel the difference between solid and looks okay-ish.Listen in if you're ready to stop fixing the wrong things and start building something that actually compounds.Want more personalised support? Book an alignment call here: https://go.oncehub.com/alignment-call This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gillmoakes.substack.com

Ever wonder why your plants aren't thriving—or why your post-harvest yields and terpene profiles just don't stack up? I've been there, and this episode is your shortcut out of the guesswork.This week, I'm joined by David Sandelman, CTO of Cannatrol, inventor, and expert in environmental controls with decades of pioneering innovation under his belt. From the origins of digital thermostats to revolutionizing post-harvest processing in cheese, charcuterie, and cannabis, David Sandelman brings deep scientific insight and a passion for precision.We dive into the real science behind environmental control—why traditional approaches to humidity just don't cut it, and how understanding vapor pressure is the key to stable, high-quality crops across cheese, cannabis, and even hops. David Sandelman explains, in plain terms, how “water activity” trumps “percent moisture” for true shelf stability and consistent results.You'll also hear about the future of indoor farming, from AI-optimized grow rooms to what legacy cultivators can learn from the world of cheese and charcuterie. Plus, we dig into practical applications—whether you're a large-scale producer or a passionate home grower—along with candid insights from David Sandelman's journey in the industry.Ready to get clarity and control over your crops while boosting quality and yield? Hit play and discover the system that's changing the game for post-harvest and indoor growers everywhere.Thanks to Our SponsorsCEA Summit East - https://indoor.ag/cea-summit-east-2025/Indoor AgCon - https://indoor.ag/Key Takeaways00:00 From Vermont Restaurants to Post-Harvest Technology00:06:10 The Science of Controls and Humidity Explained00:12:01 Cannabis Flower, Water Activity, and Drying Innovation00:18:00 Trichomes, Terpenes, and Preserving Quality00:23:32 Consistency, Yield, and the Future of Quality Cannabis00:29:32 Expanding Applications: Hops, Tea, and Industry Insights00:34:35 Embracing Change and Applying Proven ScienceTweetable Quotes"That's when we built a prototype and we purchased a wine cooler and stripped it out, just used the insulated box with the door and put a couple of thousand dollars worth of controls on it, gave it to a grower and said, put some flour in there and tell us what happens. Is it going to destroy it? Does nothing? And sure enough, two weeks later, he's like, I don't know what this box is, but this is some of the finest flower I've ever produced. He's, like, hanging on to it. I'm not going to give it back. And that's when we knew we were onto something.""We are a process system that's designed for the process of getting your proper product to the right water activity for shelf stability versus applying conventional comfort cooling equipment to accomplish it.""We like to say it's sous vide for weed."Resources MentionedWebsite - https://cannatrols.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-sandelman-74323216/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@cannatrolsolutionsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/cannatrol/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cannatrol/Twitter - https://x.com/CannatrolsConnect With UsVFP LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/verticalfarmingpodcastVFP Twitter - https://twitter.com/VerticalFarmPodVFP Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/direct/inbox/VFP Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VerticalFarmPodSubscribe to our newsletters!AgTech Digest - https://agtechdigest.comThe Indoor Farmer - https://www.indoorverticalfarm.com/Horti-Gen Insights - https://www.hortigeninsights.com/

Today's episode is for the professional who never wings it, never oversimplifies, and still keeps watching their ideas get buried under their own evidence.  I break down why the data dump habit isn't a knowledge problem, it's a room-reading problem, and why the most career-protective skill in an AI-saturated job market has nothing to do with your technical output, and cover the Architecture of Decision-Ready Communication, the Two-Room Rule, the Headline Test, and the identity fear that keeps technically excellent people playing a smaller game than they've earned. Free resource: The 7 Biggest Social Mistakes High-Potential Professionals Make     **  Don't even know where to begin in improving your people skills? Are you ready to leave social stress behind and go from where you are to where you want to be? The Step Into the Spotlight Intensive The School of Social Mastery Book a Social Strategy Session HERE Have a question that needs an answer. Email me at Hello@SocialConfidencePro.com  LinkedIn Instagram TikTok

The Dean's List with Host Dean Bowen – Both our Constitution and religious beliefs have been under assault for decades by many who stand opposed to American values and virtues. Because it's these two elements that are at the heart of American exceptionalism. Victor Davis Hanson expounds accurately on American exceptionalism - what made it and what will destroy it...

Barbosa Da Cunha v. Freden, No. 25-3141 (2d Cir. Apr. 28, 2026)no mandatory detention for EWIs; Hurtado; seeking admission; INA § 235(a)(2)(B); Laken Riley Act; applicant for admission entry; canon of constitutional avoidance; plain text  Matter of Shentu, 29 I&N Dec. 595 (BIA 2026)bond; FBI Letterhead Memorandum; national security risk Matter of Orozco Becerra and Orozco Becerra, 29 I&N Dec. 600 (BIA 2026)in absentia removal order against minors; administrative closure; shall Nimaga v. Blanche, No. 20-3065 (7th Cir. Apr. 29, 2026)in absentia motion to reopen; failure to attend due to exceptional circumstances; poverty; lack of access to vehicle; ability to call court; delayed issuance of mandate Oxlaj-Perez v. Blanche, No. 25-3337 (6th Cir. Apr. 29, 2026)equitable tolling; claims processing rule; no argument required until reply; extending 30 day PFR deadline; Riley; ignorance and lack of money insufficient; diligence  Deh v. Blanche, No. 25-3659 (6th Cir. Apr. 29, 2026)flawed interpretation; due process; motion to reopen inconsistencies; credibility; Mauritania  Us v. Blanche, No. 25-3504 (6th Cir. Apr. 29, 2026)exceptional and extremely unusual hardship; Wilkison; substantial evidence review; Urias Hanan, et al. v. USCIS et al., No. 24-6193 (9th Cir. Apr. 27, 2026)marriage fraud; INA § 204(c); statutory interpretation; Mathews Test; no right to cross-examine ex-spouse; sworn statements; Ching; I-130 discovery; due process requires consideration of the evidenceCoatl-Chiquito v. Blanche, No. 25-1233 (7th Cir. Apr. 30, 2026)in absentia motion to reopen; time bar; number bar; sua sponte; Pereira; Niz-Chavez; defective NTA; removal v. deportation proceedingsUsma Acosta v. Blanche, No. 25-1045 (1st Cir. May 1, 2026)fraud and willful misrepresentation; INTERPOL Red Notice; murder; foreign criminal convictions; credibility; asylum; withholding of removal; CAT; cancellation of removal; naturalization; motion to reopenKurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A.Immigration, serious injury, and business lawyers serving clients in Florida, California, and all over the world for over 40 years.eimmigration"Immigration law software you'll love to use."get.eimmigration.com/IRP Gonzales & Gonzales Immigration BondsP: (833) 409-9200immigrationbond.com  EB-5 Support"EB-5 Support is an ongoing mentorship and resource platform created specifically for immigration attorneys."Contact: info@eb-5support.comWebsite: https://eb-5support.com/Stafi"Remote staffing solutions for businesses of all sizes"Click me!Support the show

Send us Fan Mail“Culture” is the most overused word in business and one of the least defined, which is exactly why so many teams drift into drama, burnout, and inconsistent performance. We wanted a definition you can actually use, not a slogan on a wall. So we start by grounding everything in experience: the full set of cognitive, emotional, sensory, and behavioral responses people have across the entire journey, before and after they work with you, buy from you, or join your team. When you see experience end-to-end, it becomes obvious why organizational culture is the first lever that shapes every outcome downstream.Click here: Schedule an Online Consultation with our Podcast Host and Founder & CEO, of New Patient Group, Brian WrightListen to Brian Wright on Dr. Glenn Krieger's OrthoPreneur Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-orthopreneurs-podcast-with-dr-glenn-krieger/id1446375553?i=1000751184177Thank you to our Sponsorshttps://newpatientgroup.comhttps://wrightchat.comThen we break culture into four practical parts you can audit immediately. First is the invisible blueprint: what your team does when nobody is watching, especially at the end of a hard day. Second is shared language, because the phrases you allow (“we don't have time,” “we can't,” “why change?”) quietly set the mood, effort level, and follow-through of the whole workplace culture. If you want a proactive team, you have to lead the language from the top and make it consistent across the group.From there we get into behavioral standards, including the uncomfortable truth that your “best performer” can be your biggest culture leak if they treat people badly. Great leadership sets a floor for acceptable behavior and refuses to reward results that come with disrespect. Finally, we talk accountability as the social contract that makes the other three parts real and repeatable, creating a culture that attracts and retains exceptional talent. If you found this useful, subscribe, share it with a colleague, and leave a five-star review so more leaders can build a healthier, higher-performing team.

Elizabeth Gordon, co-founder and CEO of Extraordinary Journeys, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about her boutique tour company delivering bespoke experiences in Africa, South America, Oceania, Middle East, Asia and Polar. Gordon, who was born in Kenya and speaks six languages, leads a team of 25 women focused on delivering truly personal and extraordinary experience to every single client. For more information, visit www.extraordinaryjourneys.com.  All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox. 

A rare group of dividend-paying stocks are standing out for their exceptional qualities. They've racked up five straight years of dividend growth of 10% or more. And they've passed several rigorous checks. Morningstar's DividendInvestor newsletter editor David Harrell dug into the data to identify this year's class of Dividend Growers. Subscribe to Morningstar's DividendInvestor newsletter.  On this episode: 00:00:00 Welcome 00:01:08 Dividend Growers qualifications and key caveats 00:03:17 How the 2026 Dividend Growers list changed from last year 00:04:11 Meet the three newcomers: Intuit, Motorola Solutions, and TJX 00:05:43 Near-miss stocks and why the group's average yields run higher 00:08:19 Who dividend growth stocks suit 00:11:13 Which 2026 Dividend Growers look undervalued now   Watch more from Morningstar: Investors May Be Ignoring Big Market Disruptions. Is There Risk to the Rebuff? Vanguard Wrote the Playbook for Success. Now, It Must Evolve to Stay on Top Vanguard Is Entering a New Era. Can It Keep Winning for Another 50 Years? Follow Morningstar on social: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/ X https://x.com/MorningstarInc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/morningstarinc/?hl=en LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/morningstar/posts/?feedView=all Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Revecore Head of Marketing Angela Troccoli sees most marketing teams working harder than ever, yet measuring the wrong things entirely. The biggest miss? Confusing activity with impact after being buried in volume metrics for campaigns, events and generated leads. Her personal challenge to her own team is to answer the question: "Did any of it actually move the business forward?" Ai is making the risk of falling into this activity trap even greater. "AI is amazing at scaling high quality workflows...and is also incredibly good at magnifying all of your weak spots." Ai isn't an automatic fix for a shaky strategy, and your accurate judgement as a leader comes more from the foundation of talking to real people, knowing your customers and the psychology behind their decisions. Ultimately, you can create a magical intersection where strategy meets empowered people through something bigger than managing work. "Exceptional leaders develop people and create momentum that can be felt across the company."

Luke 23:39-43 | Dave Hintz The thief on the cross is an example of a deathbed conversion. Was it real? Yes - this thief evidenced a change of heart, a confession of sin, a comprehension of Jesus, and a profession of his faith. Then Jesus confirmed his salvation by promising to be with him in paradise. By God's grace, he saves all those who believe and repent, no matter how far along in their life they are. At the same time, we must never presume on God's grace and assume we will just turn to him later. Instead, let us throw ourselves on the mercy of God at a time when he may be found.

Some founders build solid companies.A few build something far bigger than what looked reasonable at the time.What explains that gap?In this episode of the Prime Venture Partners Podcast, Amit Somani, Managing Partner at Prime Venture Partners, speaks with Dr. Julie Gurner, Executive Performance Coach on the psychology behind exceptional founders.They get into the self belief, audacity, resilience, and invisible rules that shape how far people go.The conversation also explores:• What “maniacal focus” looks like in standout founders• The imaginary rules that limit what founders build, earn, and pursue• Why tying your identity to your company can lead to worse decisions• Why playing to your strengths creates more leverage than trying to do it all• What AI can and cannot do for leaders and foundersIf you are building something and want to understand the mental side of exceptional performance, this episode is worth your time.

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We're taking on the third and final X-Men title in the From the Ashes' launch, Exceptional X-Men! Katherine Pryde brings us into her headspace as she wrestles with what it means to be a mutant in a post-Krakoa world. Does she even want to be an X-Man?  Part 1: Where We Start - 02:45 | Kate's turning her back on it all! She doesn't want to fight bad guys or train the next generation of mutants, she just wants to slang dranks and run from the weight of responsibility. Good luck! Quickly people start to find her, including new mutants, old friends, and manipulative bad guys. Even her past self has some things to say! We talk about the 13 issue arc of Exceptional X-Men from a full binge perspective. Part 2: Exceptional's Identity Narratives with Lodro Rinzler - 40:37 | We're joined by our friend and X-Pert, Lodro Rinzler! Lodro is a writer, podcaster and Buddhist meditation teacher. We talk through the ways we and characters view ourselves, the narratives we reinforce and the basic goodness that lives within everyone - maybe not Mr. Sinister, jury's still out. Check out Lodro's new book "You Are Good, You Are Enough" to dive further into the themes we discuss, available wherever you get your books. Also listen to X-Men Horoscopes for delightful insights into the lives of X-fans through comics. Part 3: Thoughts and Questions - 01:27:15 | We check in with the voice of the people! We discuss reflections on the series as a whole, lingering questions, predictions and thorns in our sides.  Part 4: X-Men United #1 - 1:41:20 We wrap up our episode with a conversation about the first issue of X-Men United. What does this title bring to the line that's new and different? How does it expand the questions being asked - or ignored - in other titles? And what are the Exceptional kids doing as tutors!? Even Reggie...

In today's environment, leadership requires more than results. It requires connection, clarity, and the ability to lead people through constant change. In this episode, you'll learn: Why “good” leadership is a hidden liability What employees are really thinking but not saying The six differentiators of exceptional leaders Why Heart skills are critical in today's workplace How leaders unintentionally create distance by “wearing armor” What it looks like to lead with authenticity and clarity Simple, practical actions you can implement this week Learn more from David Grossman:

Teams today are more diverse than ever—and within that diversity lies the potential to unlock innovation, performance, and belonging. But only if leaders practice cultural humility. It's not just about competence or checking boxes; it's about fostering safety, trust, and transformation.Dr. Joel Pérez equips leaders to navigate today's instability with empathy and authenticity. He has partnered for decades with national nonprofits, corporations, and higher education institutions to deliver keynotes, workshops, and strategic consulting that inspire action and lasting change.In this conversation, we unpack what cultural humility really means, how leaders can move beyond cultural competence, how cultural humility can help you navigate the instability of today's market and world, why he wrote Dear White Leader, and how organizations can leverage diversity to create lasting impact and stronger results.To access the episode transcript, go to www.TheEmpathyEdge.com, search by episode title.Listen in for…How to develop a posture of cultural humility, no matter your background. Understanding the difference between cultural competency and cultural humility. Raising the bar as a leader from effective to exceptional.Curiosity is the key to achieving your goals.The three things that are necessary to move from cultural competency to cultural humility are."Cultural humility allows you to navigate the complexity that comes with developing organizations with a strong sense of belonging and psychological safety." — Dr. Joel Pérez Episode References: Book: Dear White Leader: How to Achieve Organizational Excellence through Cultural Humility: dearwhiteleader.comTerry Cross Cultural Competence ResearchJanet HelmsSeek: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World by Scott ShigeokaEEP Episode: Amer Kaissi: Humbitious Leadership Equals SuccessAbout Dr. Joel Pérez, Executive Coach and Author of Dear White Leader:Dr. Joel Pérez is an executive and leadership coach, speaker, and consultant who helps leaders and organizations create inclusive cultures through the practice of cultural humility. As founder of Apoyo Coaching and Consulting, LLC and a Professional Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), he specializes in identity-conscious leadership, career transitions, and DEIB strategy. A Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Qualified Administrator for the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI), and certified LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® facilitator, Joel draws on more than 20+ years of leadership experience in higher education to guide clients through meaningful transformation.He is the author of Dear White Leader: How to Achieve Organizational Excellence through Cultural Humility, which received the Silver Medal for Best New Voice – Nonfiction from the Independent Book Publishers Association. Joel has partnered with national nonprofits, corporations, and higher education institutions to deliver keynotes, workshops, and strategic consulting that inspire action and lasting change. His work moves organizations toward creating a sense of belonging and the psychological safety to meet their goals. Joel holds a doctorate in higher education administration from Claremont Graduate University. Outside of work, he enjoys life with his wife of over 28 years, their four children, cheering on the Los Angeles Dodgers, and watching movies.Connect with Dr. Joel Pérez: Apoyo Coaching and Consulting: apoyocoaching.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joelperezphd Instagram: apoyocoaching01 Connect with Maria:Get Maria's books: Red-Slice.com/booksHire Maria to speak: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake the LinkedIn Learning Courses! Leading with Empathy and Balancing Empathy, Accountability, and Results as a Leader LinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaFacebook: Red SliceGet your copy of The Empathy Dilemma here- www.theempathydilemma.com

DescriptionIs your team doing their job… but not driving your business forward?In this episode, Christa Gurka breaks down the hidden cost of having a team that's “fine”—not toxic, but not exceptional either. You'll learn how complacency quietly stalls growth, frustrates top performers, and limits your revenue.More importantly, Christa shares exactly how to identify the issue and raise your standards—without creating fear or losing your team.What You'll Learn Why “fine” teams often cap your growth  Signs your team culture has plateaued  The difference between loyalty vs. performance  How to tell if someone is coachable or needs to go  Simple ways to raise standards and improve accountability Key Takeaway“Fine” doesn't create growth. Clarity, standards, and leadership do.Quick Self-AuditAsk yourself: What behaviors am I tolerating right now?  Where have I lowered expectations to avoid conflict?  What does excellence actually look like in my business? Call to ActionIf this episode resonated, share it with another studio owner and tag @ChristaGurka on Instagram.Want help building a high-performing team? Visit christagurka.com to learn more.

With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   Episode Overview In this first episode of a three-part series, I'm talking about what it really means to create an exceptional brand in today's retail environment. I'm sharing what I'm seeing in shops right now and why being "fine" or average is no longer enough to stand out or stay relevant. We'll look at how your reputation shapes your brand, why trust and meaningful connection matter more than ever, and how to start refining your brand to attract the right customers. This is about getting clear on who you serve, how you want them to feel, and how your brand shows up in every part of your business. Our Key Topics Why "fine" or average brands struggle in today's retail environment The difference between attracting the right customers and trying to get more shoppers What it means to build a brand based on trust and meaningful purchases Why your brand is defined by what customers say about you How to audit your brand through customer experience, feeling, and consistency The impact of pricing, merchandising, and service on brand perception Why consistency builds trust and inconsistency erodes it The role of brand evolution and revisiting your strategy over time Key Takeaways for Shop Owners Your brand is what people say about you, not your logo, colors, or fonts. It's shaped by their experience, what they remember, and what they share with others after they leave your shop. Trying to serve everyone waters down your brand and makes it less effective. Getting clear on who you are for allows you to create a stronger, more focused experience. Great brands are not for everyone. Customers are choosing what feels right, not just what is available. Meaningful connection and trust are influencing buying decisions more than convenience alone. Your pricing, service, and experience all communicate your brand before you say a word. Every detail sends a message about who you are and who you are for. Consistency in experience, messaging, and service is what builds trust over time. When things feel inconsistent, it creates hesitation and weakens your reputation. Take a moment to reflect on what your customers are really experiencing and what your brand is asking them to feel.   Resources Mentioned and Related Episodes: Sales Accelerator Program - This on-demand program is ready for you RIGHT NOW. (The price is going up mid-April!) You'll learn how to get more visibility in your community, attract more of the right people into your store, increase your per-customer sales, and see more repeat customers who come back again and again. Grab it today and get started right away!   Let's hang out in a private coaching session!   Join my Love List! - This is my email list. Get on it so you are the first to know when the next live masterclass is taking place!    Follow along and chat with me on Instagram!   Episode 221: How to Raise the Bar on Excellence in Retail with Guest Expert Jeffrey Shaw   Episode 215: Coffee Break Chat: Customer Service vs. Customer Experience About your host, Wendy Batten In case we haven't met…I'm Wendy Batten. I've been a small business owner, coach, and mentor for over 25 years. I help thoughtful, established entrepreneurs step into their role as CEO and build businesses that are profitable, meaningful, and supportive of the lives they want to live. My work blends real-world strategy with a life-first philosophy, shaped by lived experience, not theory. I've been there! Through honest conversations and practical insight, I invite you into bigger thinking about leadership, possibility, and how to build both business and life on purpose. For more support from Wendy Hang out and connect with Wendy on IG All of Wendy's current programs and services for shop owners can be found HERE.  Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the Creative Shop Talk Podcast and get the tools, inspiration, and strategies you need to thrive as an independent retailer.Click here to subscribe to iTunes!  Loved the episode? Leave a quick review on iTunes- your reviews help other retailers find my podcast, and they're also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. So grateful for you! Thank you!

Anura.io CEO and Co-Founder Rich Kahn shares the ugly truth that 1 in 4 visitors to your website right now may not be human. With as much as $140 billion in global digital marketing spend being lost to fraud, it is a problem far beyond money lost. It is also about corrupted data that drives bad decisions. Be open to outside help for protection and deliver exceptional leadership that doesn't settle for just good enough. "One our our core values is 'never satisfied.' You build something, and after you put all this into it, you look back and say 'No, it could be better.' Exceptional leaders are never satisfied with the status quo." Think of your employees as teammates and watch your culture get even healthier and endure.

Gareth and Ted are back talking tech. This week Nintendo sues Trump over Switch 2 battery while Xiaomi's Sous-Vide Air Fryer, Google's Whoop clone Fitbit, and smart glasses for blind marathoners and Evercade does widescreen retro gaming in style! With Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon Join us on Mewe RSS Link: https://techaddicts.libsyn.com/rss iTunes | YouTube Music | Stitcher | Tunein | Spotify  Amazon | Pocket Casts | Castbox | PodHubUK Feedback, Fallout and Contributions: AJ Santos on Tech Addicts Podcast - Best tech podcast by miles (or even Myles). Best jingle. Exceptional content. Great hosts. Light-hearted approach. Good humour and banter. What's not to like? …but a season finale? Again? ...WTF!?! Evercade Nexus upgrades retro gaming with widescreen play and refreshed modern controls Google's Next Fitbit Sounds Exactly Like a Whoop Clone Blind marathon runner to be guided by smart glasses Xiaomi launches new smart air fryer with sous vide feature Nintendo is reportedly making a Switch 2 with a user-replaceable battery for the EU Nintendo Sues U.S. Government Over Trump's 'Unlawful' Tariffs That Led to Last-Minute Switch 2 Pre-Order Delay, Demands Refund With Interest Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant I bought a thing: ProtoArc XK01 TP Portable Foldable Keyboard with Touchpad I bought a thing: Anti-Static Wooden Handled Dust Cleaning Brush for Vinyl and Motorola Pen Ultra (for my Moto Signature) Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted Roku 3820EU Streaming Stick 4K - HD/4K/HDR Streaming Media Player - Now £35.99 Was: £49.99 Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen USB Audio Interface £101 from £120 (what I paid for mine) Tapo C411 KIT 2K 3MP Battery Security Camera Outdoor Wireless,Solar Security Camera - Now £47.52 Was: £74.99 Google Pixel Watch 4 (45mm) - WiFi version, Satin Moonstone, £299 from £399 (and 5 months to pay for me) and Pixel 10 - 256GB in all colours, £649 Anker USB C Charger, 6 Port Charging Station with 112W Power - Now £29.98 Was: £39.99 TCL NXTPAPER 60 Ultra 5G 512GB/12GB, Lunar White or Nebula Black, with Flip Cover and Stylus - cheapest it's ever been at £419 (and 5 months to pay for me) Tapo P100 (4-Pack) Smart Plug, Wi-Fi Plug, App Remote Control - Now £27.20 Was: £39.99 Plaud Note AI Voice Recorder Voucher Price £126 (from £149) Main Show URL: http://www.techaddicts.uk | PodHubUK Contact:: gareth@techaddicts.uk | @techaddictsuk Gareth - @garethmyles | Mastodon | Blusky | garethmyles.com | Gareth's Ko-Fi Ted - tedsalmon.com | Ted's PayPal | Mastodon | Ted's Amazon YouTube: Tech Addicts  

In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of a decision I've been talking about for years… but am finally executing.At the start of 2026, I made a commitment to either walk away from this profession or step fully into becoming a high-level, real-time court reporter. No more in-between.So I did something different.I reached out to some of the top real-time reporters in the industry and offered $10,000 for true coaching and accountability. Not casual mentorship, but real structure, real expectations, and real follow-through.Joshua Edwards was the first to say yes.This episode is a raw recording from our first session together. It's unfiltered, honest, and full of the kinds of conversations that don't usually get shared publicly… but probably should.We talk about:The hidden gaps between court reporting school and real-world expectationsWhy doing everything manually is slowing you down and causing burnoutThe importance of setting boundaries with agencies (including not acting as a remote technician)The difference between federal and state proceedings in a practical, usable wayWhy so many reporters feel like they're “missing something”… and what to do about itThe systems, habits, and mindset required to move from average to exceptionalThis is just the beginning.I'm documenting the entire journey as I work toward becoming a real-time reporter, not just for myself, but for anyone else who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of what they're missing.If that's you… you're not alone.

Most practice owners think growth is about doing more. More patients, more staff, more lanes, and more locations. But the truth is, scaling a practice is about building the right structure underneath it. In this week's episode of Power Hour, host Eugene Shatsman sits down with Dr. David Moore, President of Moore Eye Center, and Dr. Julia Zyrina, Founder of Pine Vision Care, two doctors who are both building exceptional practices, but in fundamentally different ways.  They meet for the first time on the show, and what unfolds is a fascinating look at how two high-performing doctors can pursue growth through completely different philosophies. They both prioritize patient experience. They both use technology to advance patient care. They're both focused on building something bigger than themselves. But the way they think about execution – exam flow, pace, trust-building, team consistency, hiring, and scale – is where the real contrast appears.  

Danielle Strachman and Michael Gibson, Founders and General Partners at the 1517 Fund, discuss their unconventional approach to venture capital. The firm backs ambitious founders, many of whom choose to leave college early to pursue breakthrough ideas. Drawing on their experience building the Thiel Fellowship, Danielle and Michael explain how working closely with hundreds of young innovators shaped their belief in character driven investing. They share how they identify talent before traditional signals appear and why curiosity, conviction, and “hyper fluency” matter more than credentials. In this episode, you'll learn: [01:03] Danielle Strachman and Michael Gibson on building the Thiel Fellowship and founding 1517 Fund [07:56] Lessons from working with hundreds of Thiel Fellows and identifying exceptional young builders [14:32] Why leaving college early can be an acceleration, not a dropout [18:47] The story behind the name 1517 Fund [23:41] How 1517 evaluates founders and why character matters more than credentials [29:06] Investing in frontier technologies that sound like science fiction [36:58] Advice for young builders and how founders can connect with the 1517 community The nonprofit organization Danielle is passionate about: Foresight Institute   About Danielle Strachman Danielle Strachman is Co Founder and General Partner at 1517 Fund. She has spent more than a decade working with young entrepreneurs and unconventional builders. In 2010 she joined the founding team of the Thiel Fellowship, where she led the design and operations of the program. During that time she worked with founders such as Vitalik Buterin and Ritesh Agarwal. Before that, Danielle founded and directed Innovations Academy in San Diego, a K–8 charter school focused on student led and project based learning. At 1517 Fund, she focuses on identifying ambitious young builders and helping them turn early ideas into companies.   About Michael Gibson Michael Gibson is Co Founder and General Partner at 1517 Fund. In 2010 he helped launch the Thiel Fellowship with Peter Thiel. The program was built on a simple belief. Exceptional founders can appear without credentials and often in unexpected places. Michael frequently challenges the influence of credential driven institutions across education, government, and industry. His work focuses on supporting founders who push the edges of science and technology.   About 1517 Fund 1517 Fund is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Danielle Strachman and Michael Gibson. The firm backs young founders, uncredentialed builders, and renegade scientists working on ambitious ideas. Its philosophy grew out of the success of the Thiel Fellowship, which helped launch companies such as Ethereum, Figma, Luminar Technologies, OYO Rooms, and Longevity Fund. The name 1517 references the year Martin Luther sparked the Reformation. In the same spirit, the firm challenges the modern belief that credentials and diplomas are required to build important things. Subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode.

The Role of Executive Leadership in Shaping Company Culture and Preventing Burnout Source article:  https://www.breakfastleadership.com/blog/he-role-of-executive-leadership-in-shaping-company-culture-and-preventing-burnout In this Deep Dive episode, we unpack a foundational leadership truth: culture is not messaging. It is behavior at scale. And it begins with executive leadership. This conversation moves beyond surface-level engagement tactics and examines culture as strategic infrastructure. If you want to assess organizational health, do not start with the employee survey. Start with leadership behavior. What leaders tolerate, reward, ignore, and model becomes the company's operating system. Culture Is a Leadership Discipline Drawing on research from Gallup and McKinsey & Company, the discussion highlights a critical point: managers account for at least 70 percent of the variance in employee engagement, and organizations with performance-aligned cultures significantly outperform peers. Culture is not soft. It is structural. It is measurable. And it is directly tied to financial outcomes. The episode challenges the common executive mistake of delegating culture to HR. High-performing organizations treat culture as a leadership discipline, not a department function. The Mirror Effect and Emotional Contagion Leaders set the emotional climate of the enterprise. Referencing findings published by Harvard Business Review, the episode explores behavioral contagion. Executive emotional states cascade through teams. If leaders operate in chronic urgency, the organization mirrors urgency. If leaders model accountability, transparency, and regulation, those behaviors scale. A key theme emerges: executive nervous system management is not self-help language. It is performance strategy. If leadership is dysregulated, no wellness program will repair the culture. Incentives Reveal the Real Values Many organizations declare collaboration, innovation, or integrity as core values. Yet compensation and promotion systems often reward individual output at any cost. That misalignment is not a culture problem. It is a leadership integrity problem. Referencing research from Deloitte, the discussion reinforces that organizations with alignment between mission and business strategy demonstrate greater resilience during disruption. Vision, incentives, and modeled behavior must align. Without alignment, culture becomes performative. Psychological Safety as a Performance Lever The episode revisits insights from Google's Project Aristotle research, which identified psychological safety as the primary predictor of high-performing teams. Psychological safety is not politeness. It is accountability without fear. Leaders create this environment by: Admitting mistakes Inviting dissent Responding to failure with curiosity rather than blame You cannot scale performance without scaling trust. Burnout Is a Structural Signal Burnout is often misdiagnosed as an individual resilience issue. The episode reframes it as a culture metric. According to the World Health Organization, burnout is an occupational phenomenon resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. If executives create unclear priorities, constant urgency, unrealistic workloads, and low autonomy, burnout becomes predictable. Sustainable performance requires engineered capacity: Clear priorities Defined decision rights Normalized recovery Sustainable workload design Calm is not passive. Calm is controlled intensity. Top-Down Directional Clarity Building culture from the top does not mean command-and-control leadership. It means clarity. Exceptional leaders: Articulate a compelling vision Model required behaviors Design systems that reinforce those behaviors When executives abdicate culture design, informal power structures take over. Informal culture rarely aligns with long-term strategy. Executive Culture Audit The episode closes with a practical executive checklist: Are leadership behaviors consistent with stated values? Do incentives reward long-term thinking? Is psychological safety measurable? Are burnout indicators treated as operational metrics? Does communication cascade clearly? The organizations that will outperform in the next decade will not simply adopt AI or analytics. They will build resilient human systems. Culture is engineered. Performance is designed. Leadership behavior is the starting point. If this episode resonated, explore further insights in Workplace Culture and Burnout Proof, and visit BreakfastLeadership.com for additional executive-level analysis on sustainable high performance.

Trying to be exceptional at everything is the fastest way to feel exhausted by everything. Midlife is the season to choose depth over breadth. This episode explores perfectionism in women over 40, the burnout that comes from chasing excellence everywhere, and how strategically choosing "good enough" frees energy for what truly matters. You'll learn how to prioritize wisely and release the shame of not doing it all. If you want to take this work deeper, grab my book The Consistency Code: A Midlife Woman's Guide to Deep Health and Happiness. ✨ It's the roadmap midlife women are using to lead themselves powerfully in the health arena and beyond. Available now at https://theconsistencycode.com