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Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Eddie Jones, Head Coach of the Japan national rugby team.

Story of the Week (DR):Boeing strikes $1.1 billion deal with Justice Department over deadly 737 Max crashes—and must pay $445 million to victims' familiesBoeing will avoid a felony conviction by agreeing to pay over $1.1 billion, which includes a $243.6 million fine, $444.5 million to victims' families, and more than $455 million to enhance compliance, safety, and quality systems.The families were informed nearly a week after the DOJ said it had struck a tentative deal with Boeing that allows the company to avoid criminal prosecution for allegedly misleading regulators about the company's 737 Max plane before two crashes that killed 346 people.Market Basket CEO Arthur T Demoulas placed on administrative leave by board of directorsDemoulas has been placed on paid administrative leave by the company's board of directors, along with two of his children and several other executives.The board initiated an internal investigation into Demoulas' conduct, citing concerns over transparency and succession planning. Specifically, the board expressed frustration over limited access to critical company information, including budgets and plans for leadership succession, and alleged that Demoulas was planning a work stoppage. Demoulas has responded through a spokesperson, claiming he was "ousted" in what he describes as a "farcical cover for a hostile takeover." This situation echoes a similar family dispute in 2014, which led to widespread employee protests and customer boycotts in support of Demoulas. The current conflict raises questions about the company's leadership and future direction amid ongoing supermarket industry consolidationIn June 2014, CEO Arthur T. Demoulas was ousted by a board controlled by his cousin, Arthur S. Demoulas, amidst longstanding family disputes over company control.Customer: “If the employees think another walkout makes sense, then I'd support them. Basket ‘til the casket.Market Basket, a regional supermarket chain in New England, generates an estimated $7.3 billion in revenue. The company employs approximately 25,000 people. The revenue projection is roughly double what it was in 2014.Market Basket director: CEO Demoulas took company 'hostage'The Fake Elon government exit: A Disillusioned Musk, Distanced From Trump, Says He's Exiting Washington MMPer 18 U.S.C. § 202 (a), a Special Government Employees (SGE) is “an officer or employee . . . who is appointed to perform temporary duties, with or without compensation, for a period not to exceed 130 days during any period of 365 consecutive days.”Elon Musk says he doesn't "entirely agree" with Trump administration, explains why he feels "stuck in a bind""But it's difficult for me to bring that up in an interview because then it creates a bone of contention," he said. "I'm a little stuck in a bind, where I'm like, well, I don't wanna, you know, speak up against the administration, but I … also don't wanna take responsibility for everything the administration's doing. So I'm, like, kinda stuck, you know?"Deepfake ElonFalse StartAugust 2006: “[Our] long term plan is to build a wide range of models, including affordably priced family cars … When someone buys the Tesla Roadster,” he added, “they are actually helping pay for development of the low-cost family car.”2016: Musk reiterated that, even though Tesla had not yet delivered on the 2006 promise, it still planned to build an “affordable, high-volume car.”January 2025: Musk said that—finally—Tesla would start producing the affordable model in the second half of 2025.April 2025: Reuters reported that Tesla had scrapped plans for the cheap family car. Musk posted on X that “Reuters is lying (again),” eliciting the Reuters response that “[Musk] did not identify any specific inaccuracies.” A Tesla source told Reuters that instead of the long-promised cheap family car, “Elon's directive is to go all in on robotaxi.”Hyperloop HypeAugust 2013: “A new open source form of transportation that could revolutionize travel.”The Hyperloop was shuttered in 2023—but even as late as 2022, Musk was still promising that Hyperloop could go from Boston to New York City “in less than half an hour.”Driverless PioneeringSeptember 2013: “We should be able to do 90 percent of miles driven [autonomously] within three years.”Full Autonomous DrivingOctober 2015: “Tesla will have a car that can do full autonomy in about three years.”December 2015: “We're going to end up with complete autonomy … and I think we will have complete autonomy in approximately two years.”January 2016: “I think that within two years you'll be able to summon your car from across the country.”.June 2016: “I consider autonomous driving to be a basically solved problem … We're less than two years away from complete autonomy.”November 2018: “I think we'll get to full self-driving next year.”Autonomous ChargingOctober 2016: “we'll be able to do a demonstration drive of full autonomy all the way from LA to New York—from home in LA to let's say dropping you off in Time Square in New York, and then having the car go park itself—by the end of next year … without the need for a single touch, including the charger.”In April 2017: “I think we're still on track for being able to go cross-country from LA to New York by the end of the year, fully autonomous … Just software limited.”BoringApril 2017: The Boring Company was supposed to deliver an underground maze of tunnels where passengers could travel in autonomous vehicles at 150 miles per hour.The goal was to build one mile of tunnel per week: “Finally, finally, finally, there is something that I think can solve the goddamn traffic problem.”So far: the 1.7-mile LVCC Loop in Las Vegas: currently takes paying passengers between three stations in chauffeur-driven Model Y Tesla cars which slow to just 15 miles per hour when the tunnels get congested.Brain ChipsAugust 2017: First product would be on the market “in about four years.”In 2024: the first human trial subject receives a Neuralink implant (though some researchers show frustration over a lack of information about the study.)Special DeliveryNovember 2018: “Probably technically be able to [self-deliver Teslas to customers' doors] in about a year.”FSD Finally?January 2019: “When do we think it is safe for full self driving?” asks Musk on a Q4 earnings call. “Probably towards the end of this year.”Feb 2019: “We will feature complete [with] full self-driving this year … The car will be able to … take you all the way to your destination without an intervention this year. I'm certain of that. That is not a question mark.”January 2021, on an earnings call: “I'm highly confident the car will drive itself for the reliability in excess of a human this year. This is a very big deal.”December 2021: “It's looking quite likely that it will be next year,” he says.May 2023: “I mean, it does look like [full autonomy is] gonna happen this year.”One Million RobotaxisApril 2019: “We expect to have the first operating robot taxi next year with no one in them … Next year for sure, we'll have over a million robotaxis on the road.”April 2025 earnings call: Musk says that Tesla will unveil its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, next month, with up to 20 Model Y vehicles supervised remotelyLevel Five Is AliveJuly 2020: “I'm extremely confident that level 5–or essentially complete autonomy–will happen … this year … There are no fundamental challenges remaining,” he stated.December 2020: “I'm extremely confident that Tesla will have level 5 next year,” Musk tells Mathias Döpfner, the CEO of Business Insider's parent company, Axel Springer SE. How confident? “100 percent,” replies MuskMusk also tells Döpfner that a human will possibly step onto Mars by 2024.April 2025 earnings call: “We'll start to see the prosperity of autonomy take effect in a material way around the middle of next year … There will be millions of Teslas operating autonomously, fully autonomously in the second half of next year.”March 2025: Babysitting Robot Army2021: “hopefully” Tesla will be able to make about 5,000 Optimus robots this year. Musk then claimed Tesla would make “probably 50,000-ish [Optimus robots] next year.”Optimus “will be the biggest product of all time by far—nothing will even be close. It'll be 10 times bigger than the next biggest product ever made. Ultimately, I think we'll be making tens of millions of robots a year.” Mere seconds later: “Tesla would actually make “maybe 100 million robots a year.”April 2025: he told investors that production could be impacted by the restrictions on rare-earth metal exports China implemented in response to President Trump's tariffs. There's no date yet for the launch of Optimus.ESG inventor says Trump its 'best possible advert'Paul Clements-Hunt, credited with coining the term "ESG", views Trump's opposition to ESG investing as inadvertently beneficial for the movement.Clements-Hunt argues that Trump's criticisms have heightened public awareness and discourse around ESG principles, effectively serving as a "best possible advert" for ESG by bringing it into mainstream conversations.He suggests that the backlash has prompted companies and investors to more rigorously define and implement ESG strategies, moving beyond superficial commitments2025 U.S. Proxy Season: Midseason Review Finds Sharp Drop in Shareholder Resolutions on Ballot Goodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: Penguin Poop: The Latest Tool to Fight Climate Change DRPenguin guano releases high concentrations of ammonia, which reacts with sulfur compounds in the atmosphere to form aerosols. These aerosols facilitate cloud formation, potentially cooling the Earth's surface and preserving Antarctic ice. MM: State Comptroller votes to prioritize fiduciary duty for proxy votingState Comptroller Elise Nieshalla, Indiana Deferred Compensation CommitteeThe new policy, Bowyer Research Proxy Voting Guidelines , provides a voting framework solely focused on shareholder value.Live case study in whether Bowyer votes against directors! Remember when Strive said they voted anti-woke, and really they just voted against women? Now we'll find out if Bowyer uses Free Float data secretly or if they just vote against brown peopleMM: Volkswagen executives get prison time in 'Dieselgate' scandalAssholiest of the Week (MM): Tesla investors demand Musk work 40-hour week at EV maker as 'crisis' buildsJack Dorsey, Twitter's Eccentric CEO, Could Be Looking For A Job SoonElliott is concerned that Dorsey hasn't focused enough on Twitter, because he is also chief executive of payments company Square. The hedge fund is pushing for a CEO whose sole job is running Twitter.CEOsWells Fargo's Scharf Says CEOs Are WorriedCEO pay rose nearly 10% in 2024 as stock prices and profits soaredMore money!Activist Investor Accuses Penn CEO Of Using Company Jet As 'Personal Uber,' Citing Losses And Barstool DebaclePerks!Anthropic CEO warns AI could eliminate half of all entry-level white-collar jobsEven more money!CEO Jensen Huang to Sell $800 Million of Nvidia StockEven more more money!UnitedHealth Group faces lawsuit claiming it used ex-employees' 401(k) funds to defray its own costs DRThe vote on the board is MondayThe company offered the Executive Chair and former CEO Stephen Hemsley $60m in non-performance based options at the near nadir of the stock price, vesting in 3 years, that we estimate will equal roughly $170m in value if the stock price returns to where it was just 6 months agoHe is the highest influence director even BEFORE Witty quit in disgrace - he's likely to have as much as 40% influence when we remove WittyThe company is under investigation for defrauding Medicare, they had an executive assassinated, they have effectively denied coverage for thousands of customers, and now they were stealing from their own employees… and you can vote them outHalf brained idea:James G. Davis, Jr. Announces Retirement from American Woodmark Board of DirectorsHe's 65 years old, been there for 23 years, decides to step downHow about this - make boards a LIFETIME position, no votesWouldn't investors actually pay attention if every director was “elected” just ONCE? They could be like the supreme court and serve until they die or retireHeadliniest of the WeekDR: Musk's SpaceX town in Texas warns residents they may lose right to ‘continue using' their propertyDR: 9 of the most out there things Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei just said about AIOn when he thinks the world will see the first billion-dollar company with one employee.“2026”MM: Nearly Half of Young People Wish the Internet Had Never Been InventedWho Won the Week?DR: Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: DOJ looks the other way a week after Boeing secured a record-breaking $96 billion order from Qatar Airways during Donald Trump's trip.MM: Grok: Marjorie Taylor Greene beefs with Elon Musk's AI chatbot: 'The judgement seat belongs to GOD'PredictionsDR: RFK Jr. discovers Trump Poop is more effective than 93% of the American Federation of Teachers unionMM: Vince McMahon sex trafficking case co-defendant John Laurinaitis agrees to help accuser - 100% chance he's pardoned. ONE. HUNDRED.

May 29, 2025 ~ Bill Ford, Executive Chair at Ford Motor Company and Daughter Alexandra Ford English join Paul live from the Mackinac Policy Conference.

Lisa Brankin, Chair and Managing Director of Ford Britain and Ireland, joined Bobby Kerr in this week's Executive Chair. She told the story of the first foreign Ford factory founded in Cork in 1917 and the automaker's expansion plans here

In this episode, David, Mark, and Chris speak with Jessica Fries, Executive Chair of A4S, about A4S's work on the integration of accounting, finance, and sustainability. From reporting to decision making to scaling change, the four discuss the significant progress that has been made and what else needs to be done.

Father and son team John and Gerard Loughran join Bobby Kerr in this week's Executive Chair to tell the story of Dublin's longest-running family-owned hotel, The Sandymount Hotel.Listen here.

Joining Mandy Johnston to for this week's Executive Chair is Ryan Lasmaili, Chief Strategy Officer & Co-Founder of Vaultree.

On May 6, 2025, Another Way: Building Companies That Last...and Last...and Last, by Dave Whorton with Bo Burlingham was released to the public. Their book tells the story of Dave's journey from Venture Capital's epicenter in Silicon Valley to founding Tugboat Institute®, an organization dedicated to bringing together, supporting, and championing Evergreen® leaders and their Purpose-driven, Private, enduring companies. In this conversation moderated by Tugboat Institute member Mel Gravely, Executive Chair of Triversity Construction, Dave and Bo share their experiences conceiving of this project, their working relationship and the process of writing it, and what they hope it will accomplish in society. Mel deftly leads the two friends and co-authors through topics that will touch and inspire you, and that will help you better understand the foundation and the aspirations of the Evergreen movement. Watch and be inspired to read this book and support this important movement.  

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Ashley McDonnell, Founder of Tech Powered Luxury & Ireland Fashion Week.

In the wake of the Canadian federal election and a tumultuous April, on this episode of The Unlimited Podcast, Brian speaks with Jon Love, Executive Chair and Founder of KingSett Capital. You may recognize Jon from his prolific LinkedIn posts, where he frequently shares his insight on politics, Canada's priorities, and much more. Brian and Jon discuss the founding of KingSett, Jon's thoughts on the election outcome, Canada's path forward under Prime Minister Mark Carney, and more!Jon Love is the Executive Chair and Founder of KingSett Capital, Canada's leading private equity real estate investment business – now with a staff of 170 professionals in three offices, and AUM of $18 billion.After graduating with an HBA from Ivey Business School, in 1976, Jon joined Scotia McLeod in Edmonton as a retail stockbroker, then joined Oxford Properties in 1980, eventually becoming President in 1987 and CEO in 1992. In 1995, Jon took Oxford public and 6-years later, in 2001, Oxford was privatized by OMERS in a $4 billion transaction.In 2002, 6 months after “going dark”, Jon founded KingSett Capital.Jon graduated with an Honours degree in Business Administration from Western University's Ivey Business School, where he is an Emeritus Advisory Board member. In 2016 he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Western University. Jon is a member of the Business Council of Canada, the Chief Executives Organization, and YPO. In 2023, Jon received the Ivey Business Leader of the Year Award, the NAIOP Rex Icon Lifetime Achievement Award and in 2024 the Fraser Institute's Founders Award. In 2018, Jon was awarded the Order of Canada.Timestamps0:00 Disclaimer & Intro5:51 Running Oxford in the 80s & 90s10:21 Jon's favourite times in his career12:00 Knowing when to sell a business15:58 Founding KingSett after "Going Dark"17:33 KingSett today vs. 20 years ago19:38 Why does KingSett only operate in Canada?22:00 Operating while being "Terrified"24:38 Jon's biggest lessons28:25 Implementing a succession plan33:06 Jon's view on the Canadian federal election40:00 Jon's recommendations for a housing plan45:52 Investing outside of KingSett47:30 Playing Offence48:46 If Jon could do anything, what would it be?50:30 Outro

Tim Brown is one of the most respected designers of our time. His bestselling book, "Change by Design," has transformed organizational strategies worldwide, and his TED Talks, "Serious Play" and "Designers Think Big," have guided millions in understanding the importance of fusing technology and the arts to revolutionize design thinking. A prolific writer for Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Rotman Magazine, Tim is the Executive Chair of the global design and innovation firm IDEO and Vice Chair of the KYU Collective. His work spearheads creative leadership and the strategic use of design in health, education, technology, mobility, and global development around the world.Join us as we delve into the mind of one of today's most iconic luminary thinkers as he shares his world, to elevate ours.Thanks for tuning in to the ELEVATE Podcast.Sharing their lives, to elevate yours. Please subscribe, rate, and share if this episode moved you. Stay connected and explore more at www.elevationbarn.com Follow us on Instagram: @elevationbarn Questions? Reach out at connect@elevationbarn.com

DAMION1White House blasts Amazon over tariff cost report: ‘Hostile and political act'The White House on Tuesday slammed Amazon for reportedly planning to display the cost of President Donald Trump's tariffs next to the total price of products on its site.“This is hostile and political act by Amazon,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters. “Why didn't Amazon do this when the Biden administration hiked inflation to the highest level in 40 years?” Leavitt asked.The Trump administration's aggressive swipe came in response to a report that Amazon will soon show consumers how much of an item's cost comes from tariffs. The amount added as a result of tariffs will be displayed right next to each product's total listed price, a person familiar with the plan told the news outlet.WHO DO YOU BLAME?CEO Andrew Jassy.He's the “boss.”Maybe he feels emasculated?Lowest overall batting average (.308)only 6% influence compared to his boss, Jeff Bezos (67%)Not paid like traditional CEOs (relying instead on his $275M in unvested equity) and the $38M that vested last year; so when he's hanging out withHis buddies like Target CEO Brian Cornell ($20M) eBay CEO Jamie Iannone ($22M) have the total summary compensation bragging rights. Not to mention the sad, unmanly CEO Pay Ratio which is listed as 43:1 for Jassy and 753:1 for the DEI-hating Cornell Jeffrey Preston Bezos (67%)I mean he's the actual boss, right?Executive Chair, founder, former CEO, superstar.Hangs out with people like Katy Perry, has a newspaper, sends penis rockets to nowhere, has pretend funds named after himself like the Bezos Earth Fund and the Bezos Day One FundBoard member and former Pepsi CEO Indra NooyiOr maybe this is a DEI problem? Amazon's Audit Committee is tasked with stuff like operational risks, and legal and regulatory matters. Indra chairs this committeeIndra is also involved with very woke-y/DEI-y:stuff like science (Trustee of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center)Stuff like math (Member of the Dean's Advisory Council at MIT's School of Engineering)Stuff like art (Trustee of the National Gallery of Art)And stuff like giving a shit about people, stakeholder-y capitalism stuff (Director of Partnership for Public Service, whose mission is to inspire a new generation of civil servants and to transform the way government works)Former President Joe BidenAmazon later clarified that the plan to show tariff surcharges was “never approved” and is “not going to happen.” Trump personally called Bezos on Tuesday morning to express his displeasure about the initial report that spurred the heated response from the White House.Trump world's Laura Loomer takes aim at a 'woke' Lockheed Martin and its $2 trillion F-35 programLaura Loomer, the far-right activist who has a direct line to President Donald Trump, criticized Lockheed Martin's F-35 program over the weekend, decrying the US defense giant as "woke" and lashing out against the expensive stealth aircraft.In a lengthy post on X, Loomer suggested Lockheed Martin is delivering F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters that "are simply not ready for combat.""The F-35 program, one of the most expensive weapons programs in history, is plagued by delays, defects, & downright incompetence," she wrote Saturday. She said the US Air Force is accepting jets that lack "functional" radar systems, without offering evidence.She also claimed that Lockheed is "increasingly obsessed with pushing a woke agenda." Like many other US defense contractors, Lockheed scrapped its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in January after Trump returned to the White House.The $2 trillion F-35 program is an appealing target for activists and officials seeking to slash government spending, and it has a well-documented list of problems. The Pentagon's top weapons tester said earlier this year that the program had problems delivering functional software and had fallen behind schedule to test upgraded mission systems.WHO DO YOU BLAME?The 2025 Proxy Statement that mentions “diversity” five times!Of course all five of those instances were in the anti-woke/anti-DEI shareholder proposal introduced by the Bahnsen Family Trust.Not sure how this even made the proxy after Lockheed's anti-DEI move in January: “As we publicly stated following the issuance of President Trump's January 2025 Executive Order on DEI, we will not have goals or incentives based on demographic representation or Affirmative Action Plans. We are actively reviewing our workforce-related policies to ensure they are, and remain, compliant and aligned with the Executive Order and all related applicable legal precedent.”The three-headed white guy leadership group (53% influence)CEO/Chair James Taiclet (25%): $24M in payLead Independent Director and Nominating Committee chair Thomas J. Falk (13%)“Independent” since 2010David Burritt (15%)Longest-tenured director (2008-)Busy beaver: two committees (Audit and Pay); CEO of US. SteelSince this is a woke/DEI issue: the black guy:Nevermind, there are no black people on this boardA woman? It would have to be Debra Reed-Klages (17%)While she has no leadership roles she does sit on the board of Caterpillar, which also removed its DEI policies. What, what?Investors. They should have been holding Lockheed accountable, right?According to MSCI data, average support since 2015 is 95%; no director has even received less than 92% since 2017Say on Pay support is routinely over 90%Starbucks union rejects company's recent offer of at least 2% annual pay raiseStarbucks union delegates involved in contract bargaining voted to reject the coffee chain's latest proposal that guaranteed annual raises of at least 2%, Workers United said. Out of the 490 baristas representing the company's more than 550 unionized U.S. stores, 81% rejected the proposal, which did not offer any changes to economic benefits such as healthcare or any immediate pay hike.WHO DO YOU BLAME?The union, for being greedy.The company pays its baristas about $19 an hour on average currently. That's $39,520 before taxes. A 2% raise would result in an increase of $790.40!InvestorsAverage director support of 96% over past 2 yearsEven 86% support for new CEO Brian Niccol's $96M, including $5M in funny munny cashAnd a devilishly perverse CEO pay ratio of 6,666 to 1.Not to mention Use of Starbucks aircraft for travel between city of primary residence and Starbucks headquarters AND up to $250,000 in personal non-commuting travel per yearWhich brings us to the CEO, Brian Niccol, a guy so wonderful that they scrapped the independent chair nonsense and gave him both titles: CEO and ChairLead Independent Director and Nominating Committee chair Jørgen Vig KnudstorpAveraged over 10% votes against over the past 3 AGMs: which is essentially an investor revolutionHis favorite drink–the Caramel Macchiato–is 250 calories with 33g of sugar: the American Heart Association recommends that women consume no more than 25 grams per dayMATT1Novavax appoints Charles Newton to board of directorsChuck Newton has a background from BofA Merrill, Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley, and Lehman as an investment banker, and is now CFO at a pharma company. He got his education in business administration and “arts”.Who do we blame for the appointment of Chucky?John Jacobs, CEO and highest influence on the board at 23%New board chair and nom committee chair Margaret McGlynn, who will inherit retiring director James Young's 16% influence to become the most influential person on the board?Too much science?Actual knowledge of pharmaceutical science - Young's retirement means there are only 2 actual scientists left on the board of the 9 members - 6 have finance backgrounds, and 1 is a lawyer.DEI - while Novavax's SEC disclosure says that the 9 person board has 1 male with 2 or more races and 2 women, they actually didn't feel white ENOUGH so they added Charles Newton to have a 100% white board (because black people don't even get malaria, COVID, or flu)They actually claim to have 10 board members when they really have 9Investors - who actually hate this board and can't possibly like it more now?Classified board, last year the new board chair (promotion!) got 52% votes for, the PhD got 58% for, and the guy from the family foundation got 53% for - and yes, exactly 35% of the shares are owned by State Street, Vanguard, BlackRock, and Shah CapitalSam Altman says OpenAI will fix ChatGPT's ‘annoying' new personality as users complain the bot is sucking up to them“ChatGPT's new personality is so positive it's verging on sycophantic—and it's putting people off.”Who do we blame for AI being a big fat suckup?Sam Altman, for being a big fat Trump suckupSam Altman, for having an insipid tech bro personality desperately seeking the fame and attention of the earthSam Altman, for firing his non-suckup board membersSam Altman, for putting himself on the board and surrounding himself with board suckups

Interview with Shane Williams, President & CEO of West Red Lake Gold MinesAlex Black, Executive Chairman of Rio2 Ltd.Recording date: 25th April 2025In a recent panel discussion, Shane Williams, CEO of West Red Lake Gold Mines, and Alex Black, Executive Chair of Rio2, shared valuable perspectives on gold mine development that investors should consider when evaluating mining stocks.The executives lead distinctly different projects: West Red Lake's Madsen mine is a high-grade underground operation in Canada, while Rio2's Fenix Gold is a large open-pit low-grade project in Chile. This contrast highlights the diverse approaches within the gold mining sector.Williams described Madsen as a data-driven operation requiring intensive geological understanding through 150,000 meters of detailed drilling. "It's not a visual mine. So you can't visually follow the gold," he explained. The mine employs three levels of geological modeling and will process 800 tons daily with an expected annual production of 65,000-70,000 ounces at full capacity.In contrast, Black characterized Fenix Gold as "a massive 400 million ton ore body sitting at the top of a hill." Rio2 will move approximately 20,000 tons daily with a grade of about 0.5 grams per ton, compared to Madsen's 8 grams. First gold production is anticipated in January 2026, targeting 100,000 ounces annually by year-end.Both executives emphasized that successful mine development depends on experienced management teams – a resource increasingly scarce in the industry. "There's been a brain drain in the mining sector over the last 20 years," Black noted, while Williams cautioned investors against taking management credentials at face value.The discussion highlighted several red flags investors should watch for, including projects with extended development timelines. "A project should take three to four years to build roughly," Williams stated. "If that project is not moving, there's something there that either they can't advance or there's some issues."The executives advocated for leadership approaches focused on empowerment rather than micromanagement. "If you're a micromanager, you're going to lose," Black emphasized, particularly in project development where numerous workstreams must progress simultaneously.They also discussed industry challenges including the need for consolidation among junior miners, management ego as a barrier to necessary mergers, and the importance of transparency with shareholders.For investors, the key takeaways include thoroughly evaluating management credentials, understanding the specific challenges of different mining methods, recognizing timeline red flags, and appreciating the necessity of transparency and appropriate leadership approaches in successful mine development.Sign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Joining Bobby on the Executive Chair this week is Adrienne O'Sullivan - CEO ARAG Legal Protection Ltd

What if fat loss could be achieved without impacting metabolism? Recorded live at AIS 2025, Dr. Grant Stevens speaks with Alon Bloomenfeld, Executive Chair of Raziel Therapeutics, about a new class of injectable fat reduction—one that works locally, not systemically. Unlike semaglutide or other metabolic treatments, this lipophilic compound directly destroys fat cells at the site of injection, offering a highly targeted, non-surgical solution for body contouring. With FDA Phase III trials underway, Bloomenfeld shares what sets this breakthrough apart.» Apple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/technology-of-beauty/id1510898426» Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/0hEIiwccpZUUHuMhlyCOAm» Recent episodes | https://www.influxmarketing.com/technology-of-beauty/» Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thetechnologyofbeauty/» LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-technology-of-beauty/The Technology of Beauty is produced by Influx Marketing, The Digital Agency for Aesthetic Practices. https://www.influxmarketing.com/Want more aesthetic insights? Subscribe to Next Level Practices, the show where we discuss the ever-changing world of digital marketing and patient acquisition and bring you the latest ideas, strategies, and tactics to help you take your practice to the next level. https://www.influxmarketing.com/next-level-practices/

Compass, episode 12Our previous episode: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/gold-shines-while-traditional-safe-havens-falter-7015Recording date: 23rd April 2025Mining royalty companies are emerging as an attractive investment option for those seeking commodity exposure with reduced operational risk. Recent market developments, particularly the acquisition of Orogen Royalties' tier one royalty on the Silicon deposit by Triple Flag, have highlighted the value proposition of these unique business models.Unlike traditional mining operations, royalty companies operate on a fundamentally different model. They hold the right to a percentage of revenue, typically 1-2% of the net smelter return, providing commodity price exposure without the corresponding operational costs or risks. This business model originated in the oil and gas industry but has been successfully applied to mining, particularly in gold where returns are straightforward to calculate.The key advantage of royalty companies lies in their risk profile. As Samuel Pelaez, President & CEO at Olive Resource Capital explains, these companies have "no exposure to the cost portions or the risk that's attributable to cost overruns and margin compression." Their sole exposure is to commodity prices and production success. Additionally, most royalty agreements include rights to exploration upside, covering new discoveries within the area of interest.This capital-light business model allows companies like Franco Nevada to operate with minimal staff while commanding a market capitalization of C$46 billion. Once due diligence is complete and royalties are secured, the business essentially involves waiting for royalty checks to arrive.Royalty companies typically trade at premium valuations of 10-20 times revenue compared to traditional mining companies. This reflects their lower risk profile and appeal to generalist investors seeking gold exposure without the complexity of evaluating individual mining projects."Tier one royalties" – those on large-scale assets in good jurisdictions – are particularly valuable but rarely held by small public companies. The recent acquisition of Orogen's royalty on AngloGold Ashanti's Silicon-Merlin project (with approximately 16 million ounces of gold resource) by Triple Flag valued it at approximately 15-16 times projected annual revenue.When evaluating royalty companies, investors should focus on royalties that are either currently cash-flowing or have a clear path to production. As Derek Macpherson, Executive Chair at Olive Resource Capital notes, "A royalty that isn't producing cash flow or doesn't have a clear path to production is worth zero."As gold prices remain strong, royalty companies continue to offer an appealing way to gain leveraged exposure to precious metals without taking on the full range of risks associated with mining operations.Sign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

This week the world has come together to mourn the death of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday, age 88. As speculation mounts about who will replace him, and whether they will be a reformer or traditionalist, we want to reflect on Pope France's contribution to the climate movement and the change he drove around the world, not just across the 1.4 billion Catholics he led, but beyond to other religions and cultures too. Pope Francis was an unapologetic environmental advocate, and he used his papacy to raise awareness about the critical need to curb greenhouse gas emissions. While many believed he shouldn't discuss it, because it was considered ‘political,' the Pope said that climate change was a spiritual issue, and he clearly laid out the consequences of not tackling it in his 2015 “Laudato Si” - the first-ever papal encyclical focused solely on the environment. In it, he discussed climate change, loss of biodiversity to water scarcity, as well as societal breakdown, and how the poorest would suffer the most. A follow-up “Laudato Si” was published in 2023, and in this, Pope Francis called for a broad change in the “irresponsible lifestyle connected with the Western model.” So, we must ask - did we listen? Because global emissions have kept rising, including record emissions released in 2024. One positive sign of the Pope's contribution is environmental leaders from around the world acknowledging the impact he had in waking the world up to the dangers we face, leaving a legacy firmly entrenched in the climate movement. The Pope was a climate activist. We had two very special guests join us. Clare Westwood, who is a powerhouse in the climate movement, and regional director of the Roman Catholic Episcopal Commission for Creation Justice of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, and the Co-Founder and Executive Chair of Laudato Si' Asia – a Coalition for Culture of Care, Resilience and Ecological Justice (LSIA-CAREJ). Dr Lorna Gold is the Executive Director of the Laudato Sì Movement. Lorna's focus is on supporting the team at a time of significant change, amplifying the intersection of faith and environmental stewardship. Since 2015, LSM's team's dedication has cultivated a global network advancing ecological conversion. Dr Gold's tenure as Interim CEO at FaithInvest fortified her resolve to align faith-based investments with environmental and social sustainability, pioneering strategies that resonate with shared values for a healthier planet.We'll be discussing the Pope's legacy and a lot more of the environmental news we think you should be aware of, including the economic and geopolitical situation the world is currently in, so come and join us, 25th April, 8am UK, 2pm TH, 3pm SG, 6pm AEST. Climate Courage is a livestream, held every two weeks and is co-hosted by Andrea T Edwards, Dr. David Ko and Richard Busellato. On the show, we cover critical topics across the full spectrum of the polycrisis, in everyday language, and we go big picture on the climate crisis, while also drilling down and focusing on the actions we can all take to be part of the solution. Whether individual action, community action, or national/global action - every single one of us can be part of ensuring a live-able future for our children and grandchildren. We owe them that!#ClimateCourage #RethinkingChoices #UncommonCourage To get in touch with me, all of my contact details are here https://linktr.ee/andreatedwards My book Uncommon Courage, an invitation, is here https://mybook.to/UncommonCourage My book 18 Steps to an All-Star LinkedIn Profile, is here https://mybook.to/18stepstoanallstar

Other People's Money is our regular series on sports investment, with Matt Rogan, co-founder of Two Circles.The Women's Rugby World Cup kicks off in August, hosted in here in England. The tournament is a critical moment in the game's development. But what is the financial state of women's professional club rugby in this country. We talk to Genevieve Shore, herself a former England World Cup winner in 1994, who is now the Executive Chair of Premiership Women's Rugby (PWR), the league that is part owned by the RFU.This episode of the Unofficial Partner podcast is brought to you by Sid Lee Sport.Sid Lee Sport is a new breed of agency that combines world class creativity with deep sponsorship expertise, flawless operational delivery, and a culture of marketing effectiveness. We've really enjoyed getting to know their team over the last couple of months. They're an impressive bunch, who believe that sports marketing can and should be done better.They have a creative philosophy of producing famous campaigns and activations that build buzz and conversation in a category that too often looks and sounds the same.And they're pioneering a new standard of effectiveness in sports marketing, using econometrics and attribution models to go beyond traditional media ROI.So if you're looking for an agency to take your brand to the top, get in touch with the team at Sid Lee Sport, where brands become champions.Unofficial Partner is the leading podcast for the business of sport. A mix of entertaining and thought provoking conversations with a who's who of the global industry. To join our community of listeners, sign up to the weekly UP Newsletter and follow us on Twitter and TikTok at @UnofficialPartnerWe publish two podcasts each week, on Tuesday and Friday. These are deep conversations with smart people from inside and outside sport. Our entire back catalogue of 400 sports business conversations are available free of charge here. Each pod is available by searching for ‘Unofficial Partner' on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher and every podcast app. If you're interested in collaborating with Unofficial Partner to create one-off podcasts or series, you can reach us via the website.

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Eamonn Brennan, former Chief Executive of the Irish Aviation Authority,

Joining Bobby this morning in the executive chair was John F Concannon CEO JFC Group

Today, we're talking to Roland Groeneveld, Executive Chair at OnLogic and Said Ouissal, CEO & Founder at ZEDEDA. Discover how these innovative companies are revolutionizing technology deployment at the edge, from AI-powered railway safety systems to predictive maintenance in solar farms. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about OnLogic, check out their website here. To learn more about ZEDEDA, check out their website here. Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Lisa O'Connell shares her journey from primary teacher to CEO of Forus Training with Bobby Kerr.Get the whole conversation here.

Dave Rumble is Director and Executive Chair of the Maistro Group. Maistro has long been a specialist in helping companies with RFPs and vendor selection. The Maistro platform helps companies to make better sourcing decisons adn their database has very prescise details on thousands of suppliers. Maistro recently introduced the ability to have natural conversations with the database using generative AI, so B2B buyers can engage with the information in the database without needing to build complex queries. Our conversation came about because Forrester Research recently noted that 9/10 B2B buyers are now asking Gen AI for advice and help when selecting a supplier. Mark Hillary wrote an article exploring this and it was noted in the comments that tools like Maistro offer an advantage over the more general publicly available information on suppliers... Mark called Dave to explore how B2B buyers are changing and using AI to find CX suppliers. https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-rumble-4a4a09b/ https://www.maistro.com/   https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/original-human-created-content-more-essential-than-ever-hillary--1vi7f

On this week's Executive Chair Bobby spoke to Stephen Faloon, General Manager, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.

On this episode of Tank Talks, Matt Cohen sits down with Michael Garrity, Executive Chair and Founder of Financeit, alongside recurring guest, John Ruffolo. Michael shares his unconventional journey—from growing up in remote Canada to navigating the world of venture capital, fintech, and regulatory battles. He reveals how he pivoted CommunityLend after facing regulatory roadblocks, ultimately transforming it into Financeit, which became Canada's largest point-of-sale lender for home improvement.We also dive into:* The hard lessons of scaling a fintech company* How Goldman Sachs' investment changed Financeit's trajectory (and the tough call that put the company up for sale)* Why Canada needs better fintech regulations and open banking policies* How tariffs, economic shifts, and political uncertainty are reshaping the fintech industry* The resilience required to build and scale a successful business in CanadaMichael Garrity's Journey from Politics to Fintech (00:01:00)* How growing up in Northern Canada shaped his entrepreneurial mindset* His unexpected path into venture capital and fintech* What he learned from early-stage investing and Canada's labor-sponsored fundsThe CommunityLend Pivot: How Failure Led to a Billion-Dollar Business (00:05:00)* Why Canada's financial regulators blocked his first fintech startup* The painful decision to pivot away from peer-to-peer lending* How FinanceIt found product-market fit and scaled rapidlyWinning in Fintech: What It Takes to Build a Market Leader (00:12:00)* The strategic acquisition of TD's home improvement lending business* How partnering with Goldman Sachs helped Financeit scale* The biggest mistakes founders make when raising capital from big-name investorsThe Future of Fintech & Canada's Economic Challenges (00:25:00)* Why Canada's regulatory environment is stifling innovation* How tariffs, inflation, and deglobalization are impacting Canadian businesses* Why open banking is critical for fintech growth in CanadaMichael's Advice for Founders & Leaders (00:40:00)* Why the best founders have grit and adaptability* How to navigate industry shakeups and market downturns* Why trust, relationships, and strategic pivots matter more than everAs Canada navigates economic uncertainty, fintech disruption, and regulatory battles, founders must adapt or risk being left behind. Michael Garrity's story proves that persistence, strategic thinking, and a willingness to pivot are the keys to building a billion-dollar business. Will Canada's fintech ecosystem rise to the challenge, or will regulatory roadblocks continue to hold it back?About Michael GarrityMichael Garrity is the Executive Chair and Founder of Financeit, a leading point-of-sale financing platform for home improvement projects in Canada.Michael is a seasoned fintech entrepreneur who has built and scaled multiple financial technology businesses. His journey began in venture capital and early-stage investing, where he worked on Canada's early labor-sponsored investment funds. He later co-founded CommunityLend, a peer-to-peer lending marketplace that faced regulatory challenges—leading to a high-stakes pivot that ultimately resulted in FinanceIt.Under Michael's leadership, FinanceIt grew into Canada's dominant home improvement lender, with billions in loan originations and major financial backers, including Goldman Sachs. Today, he continues to shape the industry while advocating for open banking and smarter fintech regulations.Follow Michael Garrity on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/michael-garrity-7a87152Visit Financeit's website: https://www.financeit.io/Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thetanktalkspodcastFollow Matt Cohen on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/matt-cohen1Visit the Ripple Ventures website: https://www.rippleventures.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

Joining Bobby in the executive chair this week is marketing guru Gary Brown.

Join us as we introduce Yvonne Ellison, the new AAPCCA Chapter Advisory Board (CAB) Executive Chair! Yvonne shares her background and vision for the CAB during her tenure. We're also joined by William (Bill) Fiala, who discusses his article, Legitimizing Psychedelic Medication Therapy, featured in the February 2025 issue of AAPC The Magazine.

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Katie Farrell & Matthew Coffey of Dublin-based loyalty app, Squid.

Effie Worldwide CEO Traci Alford and Phil Thomas, Chair of Cannes Lions and Executive Chair of Informa Festivals, join WARC's David Tiltman for an exclusive interview about the future of Effies and how the two brands will be working together moving forward.

In this eye-opening episode, we're joined by Erica Salmon Byrne, a leading expert in business ethics and compliance. Erica shares her fascinating journey from litigation attorney to becoming a key figure in shaping ethical business practices worldwide at Ethisphere. We dive deep into the upcoming announcement of the 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies, exploring what sets these organizations apart and why ethical behavior is not just good for society, but also for the bottom line. Whether you're a small business owner or part of a large corporation, this episode offers practical advice on how to integrate ethics into your daily operations and long-term strategy. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the foremost experts in the field and discover how your organization can join the ranks of the world's most ethical companies. Erica is Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Chair of Ethisphere. Previously serving as CEO, she's now responsible for ensuring continuous and strong growth for the company while maintaining the key principle that good businesses do better. She's also the Chair of their Business Ethics Leadership Alliance, which serves ethics and compliance practitioners around the globe. You'll discover: The link between ethical practices and financial performance Why effective leadership skills are crucial in maintaining a strong, compliant company cultureThe importance of defining and communicating your organization's “why” to all stakeholdersThe criteria Ethisphere uses to select winners for the World's Most Ethical Companies awardHow to integrate ethics into your daily operations and long-term strategyCheck out all the episodesLeave a review on Apple PodcastsConnect with Meredith on LinkedInFollow Meredith on TwitterDownload the free ebook Listen Like a Pro

Joining Bobby in the executive chair was Mark Nolan of Dromoland Castle. -

This week's guest is a founder of Games Workshop, publisher of White Dwarf magazine, creator of the Fighting Fantasy Books and Executive Chair of Eidos Interactive Sir Ian Livingstone. This Knight of the British Empire started a business while living in a van, prevailed through a Satanic panic about his Fighting books, saw the promise of a certain Tomb Raider and birthed a mass media entertainment phenomenon. Now using games for education, we talk getting bonkers exclusives, the 3 G's of gamedev and more - this week!

In this episode of the C-Suite Series of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with entrepreneur, award-winning business leader, experienced non-executive director, broadcaster, and author Susie Warran-Smith CBE DL about her journey of building a multi-million-pound business while raising a family.Susie candidly shares the realities of balancing a demanding career with motherhood, why she believes you can't have it all, and the importance of letting go of guilt and external expectations. She also reflects on setting boundaries at work, learning from business mistakes, and embracing life beyond career success.Whether you're navigating career progression, entrepreneurship, or just feeling overwhelmed by the constant juggle, this episode is full of practical wisdom, humour, and reassurance.What You'll Learn in This Episode:✔️ The myth of "having it all" – why Susie believes balance is about letting go of perfection✔️ How to manage guilt as a working parent and why your children will be fine✔️ Practical tips for setting work boundaries and ensuring time for yourself✔️ How to build confidence and push past workplace discrimination✔️ Why women should stop underplaying their achievements✔️ The power of flexible working and why she banned weekend emails✔️ How caring responsibilities shape leadership and decision-making✔️ Why networking, mentorship, and self-belief matter for career successAbout Susie Warran-Smith CBE DL:Susie Warran-Smith CBE DL is an experienced non-executive director, entrepreneur, award-winning business leader, broadcaster, and author. She founded and scaled Breakthrough Funding, a multi-award-winning business that she later sold to EY (Ernst & Young), where she became Executive Director for Europe, the Middle East, India, and Africa.She currently serves as a Non-Executive Director at HMRC and The British Library and is Executive Chair of Produced in Kent. In recognition of her contributions to small businesses, she was awarded a CBE in 2022 and was appointed Deputy Lieutenant of Kent.Susie is also an advocate for female entrepreneurs, a sought-after speaker, and the author of Swimming On My Own. Find out more at www.susiews.com.Show Notes:Connect with Susie Warran-Smith on LinkedInLearn more about the Leaders Plus: Big Careers, Small Children podcast and explore additional resources at leadersplus.org.Follow Leaders Plus on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Bluesky.Connect with our CEO, Verena Hefti MBE on LinkedIn.Find out more about the work of Leaders Plus by signing up to our Newsletter.Our multi-award-winning Leaders Plus Fellowships support parents committed to career growth while enjoying family life. Expertly designed to keep parents on the leadership path, our programme tackles gender pay gap issues and empowers parents to thrive. Learn more...

Selected among less than 1% of global projects over three years, Electrum Discovery is catching BHP's attention in the race for tier-one copper-gold deposits.In this exclusive interview, CEO & Executive Chair of the Board Dr. Elena Clarici shares why BHP chose Electrum Discovery (TSX-V: ELY | FRA: R8N | OTC: ELDCF) for their prestigious Explorer Accelerator program from over 400 companies in 2024. Tune in to learn about their strategic position at the Tethyan Belt in Serbia, ranked as Europe's fifth-best mining jurisdiction, and how their Timok East Project could parallel one of the region's most prolific copper-gold complexes. Dr. Clarici also discusses their second project's golden opportunity amid surging precious metal prices and shares insights on why their current valuation might present a unique entry point for investors.Join us for an in-depth look at how this emerging explorer caught the eye of one of the world's largest mining companies and their plans for 2025.Learn more about Electrum Discovery and its projects: https://electrumdiscovery.com/Watch the full YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/vm_9h9fqc2gAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia?sub_confirmation=1

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Teresa McNally of Irish HomeCare.

If you're looking for non-toxic pest control solutions that actually work, this episode is for you. Kari Warberg Block, Founder & Executive Chair of EarthKind, has reimagined the pest control industry, proving that we don't need harmful chemicals to keep pests away.In this episode, we dive into how Eco-Friendly Pest Control and Chemical-Free Pest Repellents can protect your home, business, and farm—safely and sustainably. Kari shares expert insights into Botanical Pest Control and Green Home Pest Prevention, offering actionable strategies to repel rodents, insects, and other pests naturally. Whether you're into Organic Gardening, managing a farm, or just looking for Pet-Safe Pest Control methods, Kari provides wisdom and real-world solutions tailored to your needs.✅ How to use Sustainable Pest Solutions without toxic chemicals✅ The science behind Natural Rodent Deterrents that actually work✅ Why businesses and homeowners are shifting toward Zero-Waste Pest Control✅ How Kari built an 8-figure business with a mission to revolutionize Organic Pest Management✅ The biggest myths about Organic Pest Control and what really works

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Richard Shakespeare, Chief Executive of Dublin City Council.

Send us a textI chatted to Phil Clark, NED at Pinnacle Group (70,000 UK homes), Thriving Investments, part of Places for People, Chair of Pinnacle Investments (a partner of ours), Executive Chair at Wellcome Trust's Genome Campus, and Investment Committee NED at UCL and PIC.We talked about the match between institutions and social/affordable housing:

Broadcasting live from Kenmare Golf Club for the 'Open for Business' roadshow, Bobby is joined in the Executive Chair by John Brennan.

Live from a pile of dark chocolate-dipped kittens, it's an all-new Terrific Tuesday edition of Business Pants. Joined by Analyst-Hole Matt Moscardi! On today's calorie free Double Big Mac called February 4th 2025: the Who Do You Blame? Game!Our show today is being sponsored by Free Float Analytics, the only platform measuring board power, connections, and performance for FREE.DAMION1Who Do You Blame? GameWells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf Gets Pay Bump To $31.2 Million CEO Charlie Scharf: for being greedy. His pay ratio was already an alarming 325:1 last year.Shareholders: Say on Pay 57% approval in 2021; 73% approval in 2022. Despite policy tweaks which resulted in 92% support in 2023 and 93% in 2024: the song remains the same: the CEO's pay steadily and magically increases annually: $21M, $25M, $26M, and now $31MPay Committee chair Ronald Sargent: why on earth would you ask the former CEO of Staples to control setting the pay of a fellow S&P 500 CEO brother? It's an immediate conflict of interest.Female board power: at -19% this is a board that chooses to underpower female leadership. 5 women control an aggregate 20% influence while the top 5 men control 68%Citi bucks back-to-office trend and embraces hybrid workingThe board: 8 of 14 directors are womenThe CEO: In 2021, Jane Fraser became Citi's CEO and the first woman to lead a major U.S. bank Shareholders: 26% in 2024 supported a SHP requesting a report on the effectiveness of Citi's policies and practices in respecting Indigenous Peoples' rights in Citi's existing and proposed financingChief Human Resources Officer Sara Wechter: Sara serves on the board of Onex Corporation (relatively rare for CHROs and is not afraid in her Citigroup bio to state that “she has championed diversity, equity and inclusion efforts across Citi, leading the firm in exceeding its original 3-year aspirational representation goals set in 2018 for women globally and black talent in the U.S.”McDonald's Shamrock Shake returns — and so does Grimace's uncleThe CEO: Chris Kempczinski's CEO pay ratio of 1,212:1 proves he doesn't care what anybody thinks.The Chair: oh wait, that's also Chris KempczinskiThe Lead independent Director: Miles White, clearly not independent having served on the board since 2009The Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Committee Chair: The Committee that monitors strategies covering food, sourcing, the environment, human rights, community engagement, philanthropy, and DEI is Paul Walsh. A man who sold alcohol (former CEO at Diageo) and is currently the Executive Chair at a company that sells expensive racing cars (McLaren Group).OpenAI files a trademark application for humanoid robots and VR headsets as Sam Altman teases big hardware ambitionsThe CEO: Sam Altman the guy who refused to be fired for his board while subverting the company's mandate and mission.The Chair: Bret Taylor, the guy who comes from Twitter/Facebook/Google and is clearly disinterested in what humanity actually needs.The board: for allowing a CEO who was previously fired partly for lying to the board to sit on the board as a director.The two women who nearly fired Sam Altman: former OpenAI directors Helen Toner and Tasha McCauleyTarget hit with national boycott call over decision to drop DEI initiativesThe CEO: Brian Cornell's CEO pay ratio of 719:1 proves he doesn't care about anybody but himself.The double DEI-hating director: Dmitri Stockton also on the board of Deere The lead independent director: woman of color Monica Lozano, former CEO of The College Futures Foundation, whose “commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is paramount to its vision for advancing a racially, socially, and economically just California where generations of learners can thrive.”The chair of the committee responsible for Human capital management, specifically “DE&I in support of our business”: Compensation & Human Capital Management Committee chair Monica LozanoCoca-Cola and Novartis's CEOs don't care if ‘ESG' has become a toxic phrase among someNovartis CEO Vasant (Vas) Narasimhan: whose ego is so strong and secure he doesn't even need to serve on the board responsible for his oversight.Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey: for having the strength to say it:“If ESG becomes toxic as a phrase, which it basically has in the U.S., it doesn't matter to me. I'm just going to stop saying ‘ESG.' But the idea that for my basic product, I want to be water positive, I want to have a circular economy on my packaging, and I want to grow our business with less sugar—you can call it anything you like, but no one with common sense says those are bad ideas.“My business strategy is constant and clear and centered around the business and the things that consumers care about and that fix societal problems. If people want to attach labels to it, that's their issue. I'm saying this business will be great if I fix these problems, and it will be good for shareholders and be good for society.”Coca-Cola's Lead Independent Director and Corporate Governance and Sustainability Committee chair Maria Elena Lagomasino: maybe some of the woke messaging of Disney movies altered her conscience?Female board power at Coke: 49% influenceMATT1Ryder's $2.5M Settlement Brings 4-Year Governance Overhaul: What's Changing for Shareholders - suit alleged Ryder's management team and board artificially inflated the values of certain Ryder assets and made materially misleading statements regarding those values - suit alleged breach of fiduciary duties, unjust enrichment, and waste of corporate assets. Board has to create a Corporate Risk Steering Committee, company must hire a Chief Compliance Officer, a Management-level “Disclosure Committee”, at least two Audit Committee members must be financial experts, they have to hire a third party to do market research, they have to have a “pricing” team to examine market prices, they have a clawback, and they have a non-retaliation policy.CEO Robert Sanchez - CEO since 2013, the Man in the ChairThe Audit Committee - a FIVE person audit committee, all of whom they disclosed in 2020 were “financial experts”, all but one of whom was a CEO at another company that made them a “financial expert” (the fifth was an accounting professor), one of whom was the lead independent director who had been there since 2002Dmitri Stockton! The director who now has the wonderful distinction of having sat on the Deere board the flipped on DEI, the Target board that flipped on DEI, Stanley Black and Decker who was sued for not disclosing executive perks, and the Ryder board who was sued for sucking at being a board - all while he was there!DEI! Dmitri Stockton is BLACK and Robert Sanchez SOUNDS MEXICAN!US Steel Flags Trump DEI Order as Risk Factor for InvestorsRacist old white guys and tech bros! The order was written, ostensibly, by Stephen Miller, Trump, and Musk, the three horseman of the brownpocolypse, and US Steel is now including Trump's DEI order as a material risk to the companyThe lawyers! The company said in its annual report last year that it aims “to have an engaged and diverse workforce to promote new ideas and innovation, reflect the communities where we operate, and deliver exceptional customer service.” This year, that same sentence omitted a reference to having a “diverse” workforce. That sounds like Duane D. Holloway, chief ethics and compliance officer and general counsel, right?DEI! Duane Holloway… is BLACK! Mr. Holloway serves on the board of directors of the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA), the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission, the Allegheny County Parks Foundation and Gilman School. He also serves as Executive Sponsor of U. S. Steel's SteelPARENTS Employee Resource Group. That all sounds exceedingly woke and DEIish.The board! US Steel managed to find 8 white males for their 12 person board, 3 white woman, and 1 black woman… so people of color have a whopping 6% influence on the board. It DOES feel risky to talk about them though, right?Walgreens stock plunges. Its dividend payout changes are to blameRoz Brewer! She was a DEI hire after all, right? Can't we pin this on her tenure as fake CEO?Steffano Pessina! The man with 61% of board influence, the man who fired Roz Brewer, the man who we'll find out today won re-election despite cratering the company as executive chair!DEI! Did you see this line in the announcement about the dividend cessation? “In fiscal 2024, WBA scored 100% on the Disability Equality Index for disability inclusion”. SO WOKE.

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Caroline Jackson, owner of Jacksonstone Recruitment.

Joining Mandy in the Executive Chair this week is David O'Reilly, Managing Director of Shomera.

Our host, Adrian Ellis, sits down with Elaine Bedell, OBE, CEO of Southbank Centre to discuss what it means to lead Europe's largest  centre for the arts. Guest bioElaine Bedell has been CEO of Southbank Centre since 2017. Southbank Centre is the largest arts centre in Europe and the UK's 5th most visited attraction. Over 20 million people a year visit the 11-acre site, which houses 3 performing arts venues, including the Royal Festival Hall, as well as the Hayward Gallery and the National Poetry Library, 14 bars and restaurants, a food market and the Southbank skatepark. Before this, Elaine enjoyed a 25-year career in media, with roles including Controller of Entertainment at the BBC and ITV Director of Entertainment and Comedy, where she commissioned shows including Strictly, X Factor and Top Gear. She's been a Trustee of the V&A Museum and was the Executive Chair of the Edinburgh International TV Festival.  Elaine's also a published novelist and has won a BAFTA. She was awarded an OBE in the 2024 New Year's Honours for Services to Business and the Arts. ReferencesSouthbank Centre: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/Venues at Southbank Centre: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/venues/Aurora orchestra: https://www.auroraorchestra.com/Elaine's recent interview with the Brunswick Group: https://review.brunswickgroup.com/article/southbank-centre-ceo-elaine-bedell/LinkedInElaine Bedell: linkedin.com/in/elaine-bedell-obe-7bb172103Southbank Centre: https://www.linkedin.com/company/southbank-centre/posts/

What a day it is to be a Wests Tigers fan! Sure, we haven't kicked a ball yet in 2025, but today might just be one of the biggest in the club's long history. Today, Wests Tigers had four independent directors appointed to the club's board. This means that Wests Tigers now has a board that meets the independent review recommendations that we all fought so hard for. These are directors who bring talent and nous from different backgrounds and are giving of their time and professional skills for one reason - to advance the Wests Tigers. That is very exciting! Barry O'Farrell is one of the independent board members, he is expected to be voted in as Wests Tigers Chairman at a meeting later this month. Joining the representatives from Holman Barnes Group, Balmain Tigers, and Wests Magpies on the Wests Tigers board will be: Charlie Viola, Executive Chair of Viola Private Wealth, and former Partner at Pitcher Partners. Charlie is a prominent Financial Advisor and Industry leader, with exceptional financial management, commercial and strategy skills. Charlie grew up in Campbelltown and now lives in the Inner West. Michelle McDowell, former Managing Director of Allied Express, brings a wealth of experience in commercial, operations and logistics. Michelle has significant business acumen and is passionate about community. Michelle has deep commercial insights into the Western suburbs of Sydney. Annabelle Williams OAM PLY, Former Chair of the Athlete’s Commission for Paralympics Australia, and former Board member of the Paralympics Australia and Swimming Australia. Annabelle is a Lawyer and a decorated athlete, with deep insights in High-Performance, and is an advocate for inclusion and excellence in sport. Annabelle grew up in Balmain. To mark these important appointments, and this important day, Garry Watson and Joel Helmes sat down and recorded this latest edition of the Wests Tigers Unite podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host: Richard Foster-Fletcher, Executive Chair, MKAI.orgGuest: Carl Gombrich, Dean, London Interdisciplinary SchoolGuest Bio:Carl Gombrich is a trailblazer in higher education and a passionate advocate for interdisciplinary learning. As Dean of the London Interdisciplinary School (LIS), Carl is at the forefront of reimagining university education to better equip students for the complexities of the modern world.Prior to joining LIS, Carl was Director of the Arts and Sciences BASc programme at UCL, pioneering innovative approaches to liberal arts education. With a background in mathematics, philosophy, and even opera singing, Carl brings a unique and dynamic perspective to education reform.Explore more about Carl's work on his blog and connect with him on LinkedIn.Episode Title: "The Renaissance of Interdisciplinary Education: A Conversation with Carl Gombrich"Episode Overview:In this episode, we're joined by Carl Gombrich to discuss how interdisciplinary education is redefining the future of higher learning. Carl shares insights from his leadership at the London Interdisciplinary School (LIS), the UK's first university in 50 years to gain degree-awarding powers from its inception. We explore the importance of breadth in education, the challenges of hyper-specialisation, and why rigour and creativity are essential across all disciplines.Carl's vision for education is transformative, making LIS a standout institution that values real-world problem-solving, connection-making, and equipping students with the skills to thrive in a fast-changing knowledge economy. Learn more about the pioneering work happening at LIS by visiting their website.Key Topics of Discussion:Why interdisciplinary education is essential for preparing students to tackle complex, real-world challenges.The role of generalists in fostering innovation and leadership.The cultural and practical shifts needed to adapt education for the knowledge economy.The importance of rigour and creativity in building a robust educational framework.How LIS is setting new standards in higher education with its radical and problem-based learning model.Key 'Takeaway' Ideas:Interdisciplinary education is a powerful tool for bridging gaps between disciplines and fostering innovation.Students equipped with a mix of quantitative and qualitative skills are uniquely prepared to lead in diverse fields.Universities must evolve to remain relevant in an interconnected and AI-driven world.The London Interdisciplinary School (LIS) is revolutionising higher education in the UK with its focus on real-world problem-solving and interdisciplinary learning. By combining academic rigour with creativity and practical application, LIS equips its graduates with the skills and mindset to succeed in a fast-changing world. Whether you're a prospective student, parent, or employer, LIS represents the future of education. Learn more at lis.ac.uk.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-boundless-podcast--4077400/support.

In a recent episode of Category Visionaries, we spoke with Preston Bryant, Co-Founder, Executive Chair and Chief Commercial Officer of Momentum. The company has developed a groundbreaking materials science technology that enables efficient recycling of critical metals from batteries and other electronic waste. Originally focused on rare earth magnet recycling, Momentum pivoted to tackle the growing challenge of battery recycling, offering a solution that requires significantly less capital investment than traditional methods. Topics Discussed: Evolution from oil and gas exploration to sustainable materials processing Development of MSX technology for efficient metal extraction Journey from rare earth magnet recycling to battery recycling Building strategic partnerships in the battery recycling ecosystem Transitioning from founder-CEO to Executive Chair and CCO Navigating the challenges of commercializing deep tech Fundraising experiences and investor dynamics Future vision for controlling critical materials supply chains   GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Operate on shoestring budgets during hard tech development: Bryant emphasized the importance of being extremely selective with spending during the early stages. He noted, "You need to figure out how to make your dollar go further. You have to be very choosy about the projects and the feedstocks that you're willing to process." Early-stage founders should maintain strict financial discipline while validating their technology. Find the right commercial application through iteration: Momentum spent four years exploring different applications before finding product-market fit in battery recycling. Bryant shared, "From 2016 to 2020...we tried automation, we tried many different supply partnerships, and none of them really worked out for magnet recycling. But boy, did it take off for the battery recycling piece." Founders should be prepared to pivot their technology to different applications until finding the right market opportunity. Build strategic partnerships to demonstrate full value chain: Momentum's partnership with Cerbus Solutions and 6K demonstrated a complete supply chain solution from collection to end product. Bryant explained, "We decided okay, that would be a worthwhile, even though this was very custom to one sort of customer, it would show that we could do the whole supply chain." Deep tech founders should consider strategic partnerships that showcase their technology's role in the broader ecosystem. Navigate the transition from technical founder to scaled leadership: As the company grew, Bryant transitioned from CEO to Executive Chair and CCO roles. He reflected, "It requires different things of you, from being a startup founder to then being an actual manager of people to then being executive chairman...You've got to be willing to change or you'll quickly get swept aside." Founders should prepare themselves mentally for evolving leadership roles as their companies scale. Leverage accelerator programs for credibility: Getting into Halliburton Labs during COVID helped attract investor attention. Bryant noted, "That was great because they helped us not only build a product, but that name helped attract attention to us from investors." Deep tech founders should seek reputable accelerator programs that can provide both technical validation and investor credibility.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co      

Alta Copper Corp. (TSX: ATCU | OTCQX: ATCUF | BVL: ATCU) is positioning itself at the forefront of the green energy transition, capitalizing on Peru's rich copper reserves to meet the growing global demand for this critical resource.Join Giulio Bonifacio, Executive Chair and CEO of Alta Copper, as he shares insights into the company's growth, challenges, and strategic plans to drive success in the renewable energy sector. As demand for copper skyrockets, Giulio discusses Alta Copper's unique position to capitalize on this trend, highlighting the importance of community engagement, regulatory milestones, and the project's substantial potential for investors.Learn more about Alta Copper at https://altacopper.com/Watch the full YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/aldYLgfnUD0And follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia?sub_confirmation=1

John Bridgeland, Executive Chair & CEO of More Perfect & former Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council & National Service Czar, joins Kevin Frazier, Senior Research Fellow in the Constitutional Studies Program at the University of Texas at Austin and a Tarbell Fellow at Lawfare, to examine America's general preparedness for a large-scale conflict and its culture of service (or lack thereof). The two also discuss ongoing efforts to reform and expand military, national, and public service opportunities.National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service Report: https://docs.house.gov/meetings/AS/AS00/20210519/112680/HHRG-117-AS00-Wstate-HeckJ-20210519-SD001.pdfTo receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Beyond Barriers, we explore a transformative journey with Deborah Kilpatrick, Ph.D., Executive Chair of Evidation Health. From humble beginnings in rural Georgia to breaking ground in Silicon Valley's health tech landscape, Deborah's career reflects a powerful philosophy: that true success is about surpassing one's self. Inspired by her father's role as a high school football coach, Deborah leads with a coaching mindset, motivating her team to reach their potential. She shares how this approach has fueled her impactful journey and commitment to lifelong growth. Deborah offers valuable lessons on fostering impact, building supportive networks, and defining your own success. Tune in to discover how Deborah's dedication to impact, self-competition, and lifelong growth offers a roadmap for creating a career with purpose and resilience. Visit our website where you will find show notes and links to all the resources in this episode, including the best way to get in touch with our special guest. The key moments in this episode are: [00:00] Introduction to Beyond Barriers Podcast [00:26] Taking the First Step [00:48] Redefining Success with Deborah Kilpatrick [02:35] Deborah's Journey from Rural Georgia to Silicon Valley [06:56] Building Evidation Health [10:13] Leadership and Mentorship [13:36] Navigating Career Transitions [19:09] The Importance of In-Person Interaction [24:47] Peer Mentoring and Professional Growth [26:58] Overcoming Intimidation: Building Confidence [28:46] The College Experience: Thriving in a New Environment [31:42] Empowering the Next Generation: Female Representation in Engineering [35:14] Daily Routines: The Power of Consistency [38:22] Building Meaningful Relationships: Key Influences [40:48] MedTech Women: Changing the Conversation [45:34] Lightning Round: Personal Insights and Legacy

Recently, we've heard a lot about resiliency, the ability to bounce back from challenge, and grit, that ability to grind away and never give up. But we've heard less about hardiness. It turns out hardiness enhances resilience, promotes personal and professional growth, and creates a more adaptive organizational culture.Today, Dr. Steven Stein and I talk about hardiness and how it differs from both resilience and grit. He breaks down five key components of emotional intelligence and discusses how emotions impact our ability to make (or not make) good decisions. Dr. Stein offers the three C's of Hardiness and how to improve hardiness to create a more resilient, healthy, and adaptive culture that impacts your bottom line. To access the episode transcript, please search for the episode title at www.TheEmpathyEdge.comKey Takeaways:The concept of hardiness breaks down into the 3 Cs: commitment, challenge, and control.If your goal is overly ridged or too narrow, it can become detrimental and paralyzing. Resilience and hardiness definitely overlap. Where the overlap is, we see continuous improvement and forward motion.When you balance emotionality with rationality, you can make better decisions, We call that wisdom."Hardiness means I can withstand the difficult situation and I can still deal with you (as a person), I can bring you along and make you stronger, and make the organization stronger." — Dr. Steven SteinFrom Our Partner:SparkEffect partners with organizations to unlock the full potential of their greatestasset: their people. Through their tailored assessments and expert coaching at every level, SparkEffect helps organizations manage change, sustain growth, and chart a path to a brighter future.Go to sparkeffect.com/edge now and download your complimentary Professional and Organizational Alignment Review today.About Dr Steven Stein: Clinical psychologist, speaker, best-selling author of Emotional Intelligence for Dummies and Hardiness: Making Stress Work for You to Achieve Your Life GoalsDr. Steven Stein is a world-renowned clinical psychologist, international best-selling author and sought-after speaker, and founder and Executive Chair of Multi-Health Systems (MHS), a publisher of scientifically validated assessments for over 40 years, which has been named a three-time winner of Profit 100 (fastest growing companies in Canada), one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2013, and Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures (2016, Waterstone).A leading expert on psychological assessment and emotional intelligence, he has consulted with military and government agencies, including the Canadian Forces, U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, special units of the Pentagon, FBI Academy, as well as corporate organizations, including American Express, Air Canada, Canyon Ranch, Coca-Cola (Mexico), and professional sports teams.Dr. Stein consults with numerous reality TV shows, including Big Brother Canada, The Amazing Race Canada, MasterChef Canada, Bachelor Canada, Real Housewives of Toronto, Bachelor in Paradise, Blown Away, and many others, providing psychological expertise and candidate selection assessments.Connect with Dr. Steven Stein Multi-Health Systems (MHS): mhs.com Personal Website: stevenstein.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drstevensteinBook: Emotional Intelligence for DummiesBook: Hardiness: Making Stress Work for You to Achieve Your Life Goals Connect with Maria: Get the podcast and book: TheEmpathyEdge.comLearn more about Maria and her work: Red-Slice.comHire Maria to speak at your next event: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake my LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaX: @redsliceFacebook: Red SliceThreads: @redslicemaria