Podcasts about firing

Most remodelers call an HR person when something is already on fire. Somebody quit, somebody needs to be fired, or a role has been empty for three months and the owner is covering it at 9pm. In this episode of the Contractor Growth Network podcast, Logan Shinholser sits down with Bryan Williams, owner of Squirrel Solutions, a fractional HR and operations firm working with remodelers and custom builders across the country. Bryan's whole premise is that the hire is almost never the actual problem. When an owner calls him about a designer or a project manager, his first move is to figure out whether it's a hiring gap — not enough hours in the day — or a role design gap, where the work is unclear and another body just adds confusion. He walks through the time study he uses to tell them apart, and the client in New York who set out to hire a project manager and ended up hiring an estimator instead. From there the conversation turns to the stuff owners already know they should do and keep putting off. Job descriptions dated 2016. KPIs nobody checks. The performance conversation that should have happened three years ago and is now costing real money. Bryan lays out the people audit he runs before pushing any change through a company, why he identifies his cheerleaders before he announces a decision, and the "I do, we do, you do" onboarding framework he uses instead of trial by fire — including how to run it when you only close three custom homes a year and don't have enough at-bats to train on. Logan pushes back throughout on what's realistic for a 20-person shop versus what sounds good on paper. The section on niceness versus kindness is worth the listen on its own. If you've been avoiding a hard conversation with a long-tenured employee because you're worried they'll quit, this episode gives you the case for having it this week instead of three years from now. Resources Mentioned in the Video: Squirrel Solutions https://solvethesquirrel.com/ 00:00 Where the name Squirrel Solutions comes from 05:36 The hiring gap vs. the role design gap 06:58 HR as preventative care instead of an ER visit 11:01 Job descriptions from 2016 and new hires who fail on arrival 18:58 Putting a number on every seat: 29:00 The people audit 34:39 "Allow an adult to be an adult" 45:41 I do, we do, you do: onboarding without trial by fire 55:14 Performance reviews and rocks

Andrew Coelho walked into Lancaster Painting for a sales job interview  and walked out with an HR career he never saw coming. In this episode, he shares how curiosity, ownership, and the freedom to fail forward turned an entry-level role into a seat on the management team, and how that same mindset now has him exploring AI, automation, and marketing. It's a conversation about what's possible when leadership bets on someone ,and that someone bets on themselves.

She reported domestic violence. An officer allegedly used police technology to help the relative she accused find her. How do you rebuild trust after something like that?On this episode of Two Cops One Donut, I break down the reported San Jose Flock misuse case and explain why “we fired him” shouldn't end the conversation. We discuss the difference between firing an officer, revoking police certification, and pursuing criminal charges, along with what meaningful oversight of license plate readers should look like.Then we turn to Pittsburg, California, where police say two searches missed a concealed weapon before a different officer was wounded inside a booking facility. Was this a failure that training could correct, or should it end a career?We finish with a Waymo ride that led to police responding and passengers being arrested. How private is a driverless ride, and what should companies tell you about what they can see?Along the way, the audience challenges me on whether cops need to memorize laws, trespass warnings and ID, and whether people who finish a prison sentence ever really get a fresh start.We call out bad police work, give credit where it's earned, and leave room for disagreement. Bring your argument.In this episode:00:00:00 Opening disclaimer00:00:53 Three stories about responsibility and accountability00:07:39 Deliberate abuse versus dangerous carelessness00:10:27 What Flock and license plate readers actually record00:12:37 The reported San Jose misuse case00:21:44 Betraying a domestic violence survivor's trust00:37:25 Do cops need to know every law?00:42:08 Trespass warnings and demands for ID00:47:47 Firing, decertification, and criminal prosecution00:52:48 Second chances after a prison sentence00:57:17 Audits, access controls, and meaningful oversight01:11:00 Two searches missed a weapon in Pittsburg01:21:47 Retraining or termination after a serious failure?01:34:37 Why public distrust deserves a real response01:37:51 Waymo, passenger privacy, and police involvement01:46:35 What accountability should accomplishFollow Two Cops One Donut on your podcast app and share this episode with someone who will challenge your take. Watch the full livestream on YouTube by searching Two Cops One Donut and opening the Live tab. Join our Sunday livestreams at 8 PM Eastern.Recorded September 15, 2026. Allegations and case status are discussed as reported at the time.send us a message! twocopsonedonut@yahoo.comSupport the showPlease see our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoCopsOneDonut Join our Discord!! https://discord.gg/BdjeTEAc *Send us a message! twocopsonedonut@yahoo.com

Battle Ground's interim city manager contract was tabled 3-1 while the city faces a litigation hold from attorney Sue-Del McCulloch LLC, representing fired City Manager Kris Swanson, alleging breach of contract, gender discrimination, and open meeting law violations. An ethics violation against a sitting council member is also under review. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/battle-ground-interim-city-manager-contract-tabled-for-time-being/ #BattleGround #ClarkCounty #LocalGovernment #CityManager #WashingtonState #Politics #News #CityCouncil #KrisSwanson #Ethics

Republicans unleash a massive midterm spending blitz as Democrats scramble to outrun their records, plus the progrum joins Gov. Greg Abbott in Texas to talk football, the state's booming economy, energy, innovation, and the fight to keep the state red. #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Texas 0:00:00 Intro 0:04:48 Republicans Unleash a Massive Midterm Spending Blitz 0:10:05 GOP Groups Pour Millions Into the Texas Senate Race 0:19:23 The Strategy Behind the GOP's James Talarico Ad Blitz 0:20:57 Michigan Democrat Faces Questions Over Reparations 0:23:19 James Talarico's Transgender Record Comes Back to Haunt Him 0:32:06 Ruthless Goes Behind the Scenes at Texas vs. Ohio State 0:35:43 Firing the Texas Longhorns' Legendary Cannon 0:40:36 Texas Stuns Ohio State in a Wild Comeback 0:46:43 Greg Abbott on Why Businesses Are Flocking to Texas 0:54:34 Greg Abbott on Keeping Texas Red in the Midterms 1:01:54 Abbott on Property Taxes, Energy and America's Tech Race Our conversation with Governor Greg Abbott was was brought to you in partnership with Waymo. Learn more at Waymo.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Warchant.com's Ira Schoffel stopped by 3 Man Front on Tuesday to preview FSU's rematch against Alabama in Tuscaloosa and the departure of Florida State AD Michael Alford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Home Depot's founding story is like an Avengers movie… if the Avengers got fired, went broke, and stacked empty paint cans ten feet high to look legitimate. After being unceremoniously fired from their previous hardware chain at ages 48 and 35, Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank took the words of their New York banker Ken Langone (who had also just accidentally caused their firings) to heart: they'd just been "kicked in the ass with a golden horseshoe.” They proceeded to author the greatest compounding story in American retail history, helped by some legendary cameos along the way from Sol Price, Jamie Dimon, and Ross Perot (to name a few). And the ending is as good as any superhero film: from its 1981 IPO to today, The Home Depot has been the single highest-returning equity in the entire US stock market — higher than Apple, Microsoft, Berkshire Hathaway, and everything else!Sponsors:Many thanks to our fantastic Fall '26 Season partners:SierraWorkOSAnthropicSentryLinks:Sign up for email updates, get our takeaways and research photos from each episode, and vote on future topics!The Official Acquired Meetup on Sept 17th with our friends at Sentry. Join us!The Acquired Home Depot Companion PDFOur Visual Artifacts page for Home DepotBuilt from Scratch by Bernie Marcus and Arthur BlankKick Up Some Dust by Bernie MarcusThe Board Wore Chicken Suits by Joe Nocera, The New York TimesFrank Blake on Invest Like the BestKen Langone's interview with Arvind NavaratnamWorldly Partners' Multi-Decade Home Depot StudyAll episode sourcesCarve Outs:Silo Season 3Tires Season 3Ratio 8 Coffee MakerTrade CoffeeQuarterbackComedianMore Acquired:Get email updates and vote on future episodes!Join the SlackCheck out the latest swag in the ACQ Merch Store!00:00:00 Start00:00:43 Intro00:05:32 Bernie Marcus's Early Career and meeting Arthur Blank (1972)00:15:58 Ken Langone & Handy Dan (1970s)00:33:08 Ken Buys Handy Dan, Bernie & Arthur Fired00:43:55 Ross Perot Almost Buys Home Depot00:51:20 Pat Farrah & The HomeCo Interlude01:05:03 First Stores & Early Model (1979)01:14:16 Home Depot Goes Public & Expands (1981)01:24:35 Home Depot's Unique Operating System01:46:01 Arthur Blank Takes CEO & Early Cracks (1997)01:56:07 The Bob Nardelli Era (2000-2007)02:12:09 Nardelli's Public Downfall & Firing (2006-2007)02:24:24 Frank Blake's Turnaround: Crisis & Culture (2007)02:42:30 E-commerce & Distribution Revolution02:59:57 Home Depot Today: Pro & DIY (2024)03:12:04 Analysis: The Paradox of Specialness03:16:18 7 Powers: Home Depot's Competitive Advantages03:19:17 Quintessence: Why It Got So Big03:26:27 Carve-Outs + Outro‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

The Founderz Lounge Episode #104 with Don Varady and Steve Bon.When does the founder become the bottleneck holding the business back?In this episode, Don and Steve break down the warning signs that show up when founder leadership turns into control, micromanagement, and too many decisions running through one person.They get into why every important decision needing your approval is a red flag, how “nobody can do it like I can” slows growth, and why founders have to learn the difference between staying involved and refusing to let go.Don and Steve also talk delegation, teaching your team how to think critically, empowering leaders to make decisions, and the ego that can make founders hold onto control long after the business has outgrown it.If you are a founder or business owner trying to scale a business, build stronger leadership, improve business systems, or figure out whether you are the one slowing growth down, this episode is for you.Come for the banter. Leave thinking more like a founder.Timestamps:[00:00] Trailer[01:04] When the Founder Becomes the Bottleneck[01:54] Founder Bottleneck Warning Signs[04:07] Leadership vs Control[06:38] Working More as the Business Grows[08:09] When Your Team Stops Making Decisions[13:31] Letting Leaders Challenge You[15:56] Signs You're Slowing the Business Down[18:38] Micromanager vs Absentee Founder[19:16] Perfectionism vs Speed[19:57] Firing and Delegation[21:04] What Your Executive Team Really ThinksKey Takeaways:• “Is it leadership or control?” ~Don Varady• “We were too scared to let go.” ~Don Varady• A founder who will not delegate can become the biggest thing slowing the business down. ~Don Varady• Micromanagement kills growth faster than an absentee founder because the team never gets room to move. ~Don Varady• “Every department's waiting on you” is one of the clearest signs you have become the bottleneck. ~Don Varady• If the team is not thinking critically, the founder still has to ask why they were not taught or empowered to do it. ~Steve Bon• “It's never gonna be perfect. Move.” ~Steve Bon• At some point, founders have to let other people hold the “brand baby” and learn how to lead without controlling everything. ~Don VaradyConnect with Don and Steve…Don Varady:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/don.varady/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donvarady/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-varady-450896145 Steve Bon:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenbon Instagram: https://instagram.com/stevebon8 Tune in to every episode on your favorite platform: Website: https://www.thefounderzlounge.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFounderzLounge Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Nurr4XjBE747qJ9Zjth0G Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founderz-lounge/id1461825349 The Founderz Lounge is Powered By:Clean Eatz:Website: https://cleaneatz.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CleanEatzLife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleaneatzlife/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJRGrE-Xv4IMW_DbxSOTGGA Bon's Eye Marketing:Website: https://bonseyeonline.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonseyemarketing Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bon's-eye-marketing/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bon's-eye-marketing/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bonseyemarketing9477  

Former Providence football coach Tyler Plantz said that he was asked to resign and was never formally notified of his termination before the school announced that he was out as the Celtics' head coach.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Chuck Heinz and Craig Wells in for Jamie Lent talk about Tech football win over OSU, Pop-tarts, Big 12 football over the weekend, the worst thing we saw in the Tech OSU game, and the firing of Tony Graystone from Tech volleyball.

The lipstick effect.  Knowing the state of the economy and world and we choose to do only the fun stuff while setting bills and other expectations aside.  Plus...why has it become the hot cool fad for busineses to endlessly fire the people that brought them success?  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

This is the 2nd episode of our Work Series,  a three-part look at how painting companies are rethinking their organizational models. What if the right model for your painting business wasn't W2 or subs - but both? That's been the answer for ACP Painting in Maricopa, Arizona for over twenty years. Co-owner Russ Byers and Inside Operations Manager Shell Abbott walk us through how they deploy two different kinds of teams under one roof - the decision-making framework, the financial tradeoffs, and the cultural dynamics that make it all work.

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The lipstick effect.  Knowing the state of the economy and world and we choose to do only the fun stuff while setting bills and other expectations aside.  Plus...why has it become the hot cool fad for busineses to endlessly fire the people that brought them success?  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

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Carson Cunningham and Colby Powell live reaction to OSU’s season opener vs. Tulsa. You know what helps the show and helps us make more shows? When you rate us on Apple Podcasts or subscribe to our pod: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | SoundCloud. As always, we appreciate our sponsor Chris' University Spirit, Echo Contracting. and Farm Service Company. Support PFB with a PFB+ membership — $8 a month or $50 for a year. https://pistolsfiringblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PF-Pod-Sept-5-2026.mp3

Tim, Sam, Billie and Vass are back to discuss the performance away at Nottingham Forest where Spurs picked up their first Premier League points of the season, kept a clean sheet but failed to score yet again! We discuss all of the talking points from the game, including team selection, VAR calls and much more. We also take the opportunity to have our say on the transfer window, the issue with Richarlison, managing player minutes and we also look ahead to next weeks match against Everton. COYS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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JD Vance told the media to stop calling the operation in Iran a war, and more conservative news tidbits. One of which is why was Maria Bartiromo really fired from FOX News?

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Fox News said Thursday that it had parted ways with longtime anchor Maria Bartiromo, a vocal defender of President Trump who hosted several financial news shows. Bartiromo has been Fox Business Network's global markets editor since joining it in 2014. She hosted “Mornings with Maria” and “Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street” on Fox Business, while also anchoring “Sunday Morning Futures,” a business-focused show on Fox News Channel. The reason for her firing is still unknown. Also former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom has filed a federal lawsuit against the Chicago Sky and the owners of Wintrust Arena / California's controversial billionaire tax has picked up perhaps its least surprising endorsement yet: the Communist Party / and Republicans regret too much concern over AI data centers. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carson Cunningham and Colby Powell went live to preview OSU’s season opener vs. Tulsa. You know what helps the show and helps us make more shows? When you rate us on Apple Podcasts or subscribe to our pod: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | SoundCloud. As always, we appreciate our sponsor Chris' University Spirit, Echo Contracting. and Farm Service Company. Support PFB with a PFB+ membership — $8 a month or $50 for a year. https://pistolsfiringblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PF-Pod-Sept-3-2026.mp3

Fox News Channel is facing massive backlash from fans after firing longtime host Maria Bartiromo. We have breaking news coverage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken makes his case against the "one and done" mentality some fans have adopted toward Todd Monken, using comments from Katrina Hickman about the risk of cycling through coaching staffs while trying to develop one of the league's youngest rosters. He and Anthony debate whether a coaching change actually helps or hurts young players like Mason Graham and Carson Schwesinger, pointing to past staff turnover disasters at other positions as a cautionary tale. The two also spar over whether the Bill Belichick to Jerod Mayo situation in New England is a fair comparison for what could happen in Cleveland.

JD Vance told the media to stop calling the operation in Iran a war, and more conservative news tidbits. One of which is why was Maria Bartiromo really fired from FOX News?

CannCon and Chris Paul close out the week with a report claiming Fox fired Maria Bartiromo over leaked internal texts about the network's coverage of election fraud claims, then turn to a pair of contradictory court rulings that show just how uneven election law has become. Missouri's Supreme Court blocks a new congressional map after the primary already happened, while Justice Kavanaugh declines to put a citizens only voting amendment on Michigan's ballot despite organizers collecting a quarter million more signatures than required. The middle of the show digs into what CannCon sees as a coordinated push to drum up World War Three narratives, including Trump asking Europe to repay the US for Ukraine munitions. They wrap with a Columbia Journalism Review piece on New York's mayor paying friendly influencers to carry his messaging. Plenty of Friday banter throughout.

JD Vance told the media to stop calling the operation in Iran a war, and more conservative news tidbits. One of which is why was Maria Bartiromo really fired from FOX News?

JD Vance told the media to stop calling the operation in Iran a war, and more conservative news tidbits. One of which is why was Maria Bartiromo really fired from FOX News?

JD Vance told the media to stop calling the operation in Iran a war, and more conservative news tidbits. One of which is why was Maria Bartiromo really fired from FOX News?

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In episode 268, Coffey talks with Jeff Lay about what it means to build a conflict-capable organization, why artificial harmony is more dangerous than open disagreement, and how leaders can develop the skills and culture needed to handle difficult conversations before they become expensive problems. –  HRSOUTHWEST  October 11-13, 2026 –  Good Morning, HR listeners can use the promo code 2026-CoffeyGMHR-100 to save $100 on an HRSouthwest full conference registration at https://hrsouthwest.com! ________________ They discuss the concept of a conflict-capable organization as an alternative to the unrealistic goal of conflict elimination; the conflict incubator — how childhood environments and previous workplaces shape an individual's default conflict behaviors; artificial harmony versus genuine trust, and why silence in a meeting rarely signals agreement; the financial cost of unresolved conflict, including disengagement losses that don't show up on a P&L but function like money thrown in a fire; becoming fluent in the language of small things — addressing friction early before emotions escalate into "you always" and "you never" conversations; how a leader's response to the first person who raises conflict determines whether anyone ever raises it again; the challenge of coaching up when the conflict source is the leader themselves, and how HR can build the relational runway to do it; social media, generational change, remote work, and AI as compounding forces making productive conflict harder to navigate; emotional intelligence, humility, and curiosity as foundational leadership skills for conflict resolution; and the CURVE framework — cared for, understood, respected, valued, and empowered — as a diagnostic for organizational health.  For HR teams who discuss this podcast in their team meetings, we've created a discussion starter PDF to help guide your conversation. Download it here https://goodmorninghr.com/EP268  Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.   If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.   About our Guest:  Jeff Lay is the Founder of The People Curve, a leadership and conflict resolution consulting practice focused on helping leaders and organizations navigate difficult conversations, strengthen workplace relationships, and build healthier cultures.  With more than 25 years of leadership experience spanning nonprofit, ministry, and organizational leadership, Jeff has coached leaders through employee relations challenges, team conflict, organizational change, and workplace investigations.  Jeff believes conflict is not something to avoid but a skill to develop. His work centers on helping organizations become conflict-capable—creating cultures where difficult conversations can be addressed with clarity, respect, and accountability.  Jeff is a SHRM-SCP and frequent speaker for leadership teams, HR professionals, churches, and nonprofit organizations. He lives in East Texas with his wife and family and enjoys camping, reading, and cheering on the Dallas Cowboys Texas A&M football.  Jeff Lay can be reached at:  Website:  |  www.thepeoplecurve.com  LinkedIn:  | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-lay-shrm-scp-09987a10   About Mike Coffey:  Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher. In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business. Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies. Imperative has been named a Best Places to Work, the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year, and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.  Mike shares his insight from 25+ years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for customers, shareholders, and community. Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence by FW, Inc. and has twice been recognized as the North Texas HR Professional of the Year.  Mike serves as a board member of a number of organizations, including the Texas State Council, where he serves Texas' 31 SHRM chapters as State Director-Elect; Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County; the Texas Association of Business; and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, where he is chair of the Talent Committee. Mike is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and teaches multiple times each week. Mike and his very patient wife of 29 years are empty nesters in Fort Worth.  Learning Objectives: Distinguish between artificial harmony and genuine organizational trust, and identify the leadership behaviors that create each. Apply the "language of small things" approach to surface and address interpersonal friction before it escalates into formal conflict requiring HR or legal intervention. Assess the financial and cultural cost of unresolved workplace conflict and use that framing to make the business case for investing in manager training and conflict-capable culture. 

What does it look like to spend 30 years growing inside an organization and ultimately step into the top seat? In this episode, Jon Meyer, President and CEO of Nolan Painting, shares the story of his path from the company's very first estimator to leading an $18.5M business through its next chapter. Jon opens up about the deliberate, years-long succession process Kevin Nolan built, what it's meant to inherit a company in strong shape, and how Nolan Painting is now formalizing that same intentionality through its newly formed Board of Directors. Whether you're thinking about your own exit, your leadership pipeline, or what long-term stability really looks like, this one's worth a listen.

Brad Onishi and Matthew D. Taylor break down two major stories reshaping the Trump-era right: the sudden deportation of Milo Yiannopoulos and the escalating chaos inside Pete Hegseth's Pentagon.They dig into how Milo's fast-tracked removal reveals the internal power struggles of MAGA world — including his feud with Nick Fuentes and Laura Loomer's growing influence over immigration enforcement — and what it signals about who gets protected and who gets purged within the movement. Then they turn to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, examining reports of mass firings among top generals, a rudderless U.S. Army, unsustainable war spending in Iran, and the Pentagon's controversial move to put paid influencers like "Data Republican" on the payroll to push pro-Hegseth messaging while shutting out the traditional press.Along the way: Christian nationalism's role in reshaping MAGA identity, the military's meritocracy under threat, Silicon Valley's growing alignment with authoritarian politics, and whether Hegseth's rumored presidential ambitions have any real chance.SUPPORT US:www.axismundi.uswww.irmce.org - our supporting nonprofitBooks mentioned:

Great leadership isn't about being harsh or overly soft. It's about practicing empathetic leadership: caring about people while holding them accountable to the standards required by the mission. In this conversation, I share how keeping the wrong person on the team for too long damaged morale, created toxicity, and cost the company great employees. You'll learn: -Why being unclear is unkind -How to coach employees with empathy -When accountability must become non-negotiable -Why toxic behavior can't be ignored -How to know when someone is "firing themselves" -When immediate termination is necessary -How to communicate a firing without creating gossip -Why culture must be actively protected -How strong leaders develop people beyond their job title -Empathy doesn't mean avoiding hard conversations. It means having them respectfully, clearly, and early. Care about the person. But separate them from the behavior. Give them a genuine opportunity to improve. But if they refuse to grow, protect the team and move forward. 00:00 Empathetic Leadership and the Cost of Keeping the Wrong People 01:01 The Hard Decision to Fire a Long-Term Employee 03:50 How Avoiding the Problem Damaged the Team 04:38 The Breaking Point and Final Decision 05:34 The Relief That Came After the Firing 06:42 Why Leaders Must Protect the Team and Mission 08:16 The Right Way to Coach Employees 10:00 "It's Unkind to Be Unclear" 12:40 When an Employee Isn't Willing to Grow 14:56 Why Leaders Must Follow Through 17:27 When Immediate Termination Is Necessary 18:57 Strategic Empathy in Leadership 22:10 Why Culture and People Drive Business Growth 27:17 Balancing Kindness, Boundaries, and Accountability 32:17 How to Communicate After Someone Is Fired 38:00 Advice for Leaders Avoiding a Difficult Conversation 41:00 Be Kind, Set Standards, and Follow Through Thank you all for making our podcast Elevating Beyond with Mark Minard, in the top #100 on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, in over 52 difference countries :

Firing a team member is one of the most uncomfortable parts of owning a dental practice — and according to Dr. Matt Vogt, most of the advice out there makes it harder, not easier. In this episode, Matt takes apart the popular "hire slow, fire fast" cliché and shares a real coaching conversation with a client who recently acquired a practice. The client inherited a front office where four team members had no clear roles and no defined expectations — including "Kathy," an employee who'd been shuffled from position to position for years without ever being told what a good job actually looked like. When the team pushed for Kathy to be let go, the client's gut said the same. But Matt's coaching reframed the situation: before you fire someone, you owe it to them — and to yourself as a leader — to give your absolute best effort. That means clear roles, clear expectations, real training, and honest accountability. Dr. Matt's core philosophy: people fire themselves. When you've laid everything out on the table, and someone still can't rise to the standard, the decision becomes clear, guilt-free, and fair. And the bonus? The better you get at creating clarity, the less often you'll ever need to fire anyone. Key takeaways: "Hire slow, fire fast" skips the leadership work that actually solves the problem Underperformance is often a symptom of unclear roles, not a bad employee Trust your gut on fit — but do the systems work before deciding Give underperformers a genuine, well-defined chance to succeed Clarity removes the anxiety and second-guessing from firing Systemize your office, and you'll rarely reach the firing point Ready to build a practice — and a team — that runs on clarity? Take the free lifestyle and practice assessment and start a no-pressure conversation with Derek, Matt, Steve, or Raheel.   Connect with us: Take our FREE lifestyle and practice assessment: https://thelifestylepractice.com/practice-assesment/ Learn more about 1-on-1 coaching: https://thelifestylepractice.com/coaching-services/ Get access to TLP Academy: https://thelifestylepractice.com/coaching-services/ Get the TLP Student Academy for $20 (lifetime access): https://the-lifestyle-practice.teachable.com/p/studentacademy Subscribe to The Lifestyle Practice Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tlp-podcast-for-dentists/id1476544801 Free ebook — "How to Achieve Financial Freedom in Seven Years or Less": https://the-lifestyle-practice.com/home-page-page Email Raheel at raheel@thelifestylepractice.com Email Derek at derek@thelifestylepractice.com Email Matt at matt@thelifestylepractice.com Email Steve at steve@thelifestylepractice.com

Firing your agency won't get you more leads. I got on a call this week with an MSP owner in a market with over 2,500 providers, all deals mostly on price, who had burned two years and thousands of dollars on two different agencies with next to nothing to show for it. In this episode I break down why the problem was never the agency: it was that he had never picked who he serves, so every piece of content defaulted to generic, because generic is the only thing that fits everyone. I walk through the exact order that actually works, pick one type of client where your best results already live, rewrite your profile in your own words for that one buyer, and only then brief an agency or run the outreach yourself. If you've been throwing mud at the wall and blaming whoever's holding the bucket, this one's about the decision only you can make.Resources and LinksNeed help with your WHO and WHAT decisions? Apply for a FREE Multiplier CallBook a Decision Session herePrevious episode: 701 - Why AI Makes You More Valuable, Not Less, with Sarah McDevitt Check out more episodes of the Paul Higgins PodcastSubscribe to our YouTube channel: @PaulHigginsMentoringJoin our newsletterSuggested resources

Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge react to shocking reports exposing massive pay raises for local hospital executives during COVID-19, contrasting millions in CEO bonuses with employee layoffs, benefit cuts, and strict vaccine mandates. The duo also dives into local school districts banning e-bikes on campus and covers local headlines, including honoring a fallen Metro East police chief. Listen to 97.1 FM Talk live in St. Louis or stream worldwide on the free Audacy app!

Carson Cunningham rejoins Colby Powell and predicts Oklahoma State’s season. How many wins does Carson think the Pokes get in Year 1 of the Morris Era? You know what helps the show and helps us make more shows? When you rate us on Apple Podcasts or subscribe to our pod: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | SoundCloud. As always, we appreciate our sponsor Chris' University Spirit, Echo Contracting. and Farm Service Company. https://pistolsfiringblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/PF-Pod-August-30-2026.mp3

Can anyone stop the Dodgers if their rotation is finally healthy for October? John Smoltz breaks down Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound and what this loaded Dodgers staff could look like in the postseason. Plus, Smoltz reacts to the Astros firing their GM while in first place, the Braves sweeping the Dodgers, and Pat Murphy's unusual decision to bench Cooper Pratt.Are the Dodgers beatable in October? Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:33 Smoltz's Thoughts On Astros GM Firing 3:30 Dodgers Rotation Thoughts 7:15 More Impressed with Braves Now? 10:58 Was Pat Murphy's Benching Warranted? 13:48 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://podawful.com/posts/2669 In a last, wretched act of craven cuckoldry, Lord Mersh hath loosed a vile scheme upon his former paramour, the Lady Icedanc3r, and seen her cast from her station. All for the taking of his Burger King crown. Now the Lady sits upon the Bone Throne as Mersh is crowned nothing but bald and the apithet, "SPERGER QUEEN." Yet the fool reckoned not this: she yet serves House Podawful as sworn henchman. Now Mersh unravels live upon an emergency Nightwave, whilst we auction his goods from the Box of Dread to set the lady upon her feet once more. Sir Ethan Ralph joins the bidding, and the realm learns Mersh's foulest secrets—how he begged Icedanc3r to cry to the kingdom how well Scampoli had claimed her natural illustrations. Well, Sperger Queen, your wish is my command. Welcome to your Red Breakup. Get the PRESHOW where Icedanc3r and Ralph help plan the sho, and reveal even more secrets, only in the PIZZA FUND: https://podawful.com/posts/2668 VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/live/5WuI-w5GCx8  Buy A Shirt: http://awful.tech PODAWFUL is an anti-podcast hosted by Jesse P-S

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It's a Mattjority Report Thursday On today's program: A woman who worked as a substitute teacher in the Beverly Hills School District files a lawsuit after getting fired for an anti-Trump post on her personal social media. A West Point climate professor was fired for refusing to deny climate change. No one hates free speech more than conservatives. Shahed Ezaydi, award-winning freelance writer, former editor at Bustle UK and former staff writer at Stylist Magazine joins Emma for a pretaped interview about her book: "The Othered Woman: How White Feminism Harms Muslim Women." In the Fun Half: The family of Alex Pretti, a man who was shot in the back 10 times by ICE Agents for filming a protest, are interviewed by ABC News where they say that no one from DHS or the Trump Administration has reached out to them. Pretti's father says that they were more interested in vilifying their son then pursuing justice. Investigative reporter Kyle Clark looks into Victor Marx, the GOP gubernatorial candidate in Colorado, who has been selling "merch" that includes meetings with him as a way to skirt campaign finance rules. The money generated from merch sales has been traced to an LLC operating out of Wyoming and owned by Marx. Shane Gillis expresses frustrations with his fans who were upset with him for supporting Medicare for All. Bill Gates goes on CNN to pontificate in that classis obnoxious Silicon Valley way about the future of AI. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says she was Jewish before she was a member of the Democratic party and if Israel becomes the litmus test, then she will leave the party. All that and more. To connect and organize with your local ICE rapid response team visit ICERRT.com The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AM Quickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: SUNSET LAKE CBD: Head to SunsetLakeCBD.com and use the code HERBAL26 to save 25% on the new Sunset Lake Farms Herbal Tinctures now through September 1st at 11:59 ᴾᴹ ET. Please fill out this form to request Bryan to come to your town to do stand-up comedy @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's YouTube channel: https://ww.youtube.com/Th3Discourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here: https:/www.youtube.com/@avaraiza

In episode 267, Coffey talks with Catherine Clifton about AI-generated employee grievances, another lawsuit arising from a DEI training program, a Walgreens race and age discrimination case, and a Reddit scenario involving FMLA leave and workplace gossip. They discuss the rise of AI-generated employee grievances citing nonexistent laws and containing factual errors, and how employers should respond to them the same way they'd respond to any poorly written complaint; AI use by medical providers in ADA accommodation responses — including providers drawing conclusions that are legally the employer's to make; the danger of employees using AI to build one-sided cases that start with a conclusion rather than an objective analysis of facts; an EEOC lawsuit against Washington University in St. Louis arising from a DEI training that racially segregated participants over an employee's explicit objection, followed by elimination of her position after she filed an EEOC charge; the structural problems with demographic-based separation in DEI programming and the assumption that shared identity equals shared experience; the Walgreens case and the legal standard for comparators in race and age discrimination claims — including similar job, same decision-maker, comparable conduct, and disparate treatment; how summary judgment works and why consistent policy enforcement across all employees is the strongest defense against comparator arguments; the risk of employees not knowing what disciplinary action others have received, and how that gap fuels gossip and unfounded discrimination claims; and a Reddit scenario involving a coworker complaining about an FMLA-protected employee, a supervisor who deflects with "HR is aware," and how HR should respond to protect privacy while addressing cultural warning signs. For HR teams who discuss this podcast in their team meetings, we've created a discussion starter PDF to help guide your conversation. Download it here https://goodmorninghr.com/EP267  Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.   If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.   About our Guest:  Catherine has more than 20 years of experience specializing in employment law in Texas. She worked with multiple local governmental entities as an employment law attorney and also served as a legal advisor for public safety.  She spent several years as an administrative services director, where she was responsible for Human Resources, Risk Management, and Payroll. She has advised clients on recruitment, selection, discipline, wage and hour, policies, and grievance matters, including federal and state laws related to labor and employment.   Catherine also has experience with general municipal law, utility matters, public information, open meetings, and general governance matters.   Catherine is a graduate of Southwestern University, obtained her JD from Texas Tech University. She is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). She joined Ross | Gannaway | Clifton, PLLC in 2022.  Catherine can be reached at:  https://www.gannawayclifton.law/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/rossgannawayclifton/   About Mike Coffey:  Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher. In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business. Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies. Imperative has been named a Best Places to Work, the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year, and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.  Mike shares his insight from 25+ years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for all stakeholders. Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence by FW, Inc. and has twice been recognized as the North Texas HR Professional of the Year.  Mike serves as a board member of a number of organizations, including the Texas State Council, where he serves Texas' 30 SHRM chapters as State Director-Elect; Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County; the Texas Association of Business; and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, where he is chair of the Talent Committee. Mike is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and teaches multiple times each week. Mike and his very patient wife of 29 years are empty nesters in Fort Worth.  Learning Objectives:  Apply a consistent, policy-grounded response protocol to AI-generated employee grievances — including clarifying conversations, documentation, and using complaints as opportunities to identify real underlying issues. Identify the legal elements of a valid comparator in a discrimination claim and explain why consistent enforcement of discipline across all employees is the most effective defense.  Recognize the supervisor behaviors that signal cultural and legal risk — including deflecting accountability to HR and failing to redirect inappropriate peer complaints — and describe how HR can address them. 

The bros are back firing with Strider Wilson aka THE TDART TIGER. Chad kicks things off debating Starbucks vs. fancy coffee and why society might actually be better off if we released wild animals back into the streets. Then we get into the DoorDash Wars, a mysterious neighborhood chef crushing beers, buffets, and why America deserves more thank yous from our neighbors. Chad also comes in with a hot take on whether vaping has destroyed society. We also take some calls about surviving relationship turbulence and whether it's chill to spend your 24th birthday at six flags.We are live streaming a fully unedited version of the pod on Twitch, if you want to chat with us while we're recording, follow here: https://www.twitch.tv/chadandjtgodeepGrab some dank merch here: https://appreeshapparel.com/Come see us on Tour! JT JUST ADDED HEADLINE DATES FOR THE FALL!Get your tix - https://www.chadandjt.comTEXT OR CALL the hotline with your issue or question: 323-418-2019(Start with where you're from and name for best possible advice)Check out the reddit for some dank convo: https://www.reddit.com/r/ChadGoesDeep/Thanks to our Sponsors:HIMS: The Best Hair Loss solutions. Go to https://www.hims.com/godeep and get started today with an online consult with a professional.PRODUCTION & EDITS BY: Jake RohretSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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***The Youtube version of this podcast is recommended due to the visual nature of the recording.***I think one of the greatest and sacred things that you can experience is the firing of Pueblo pottery and I was very fortunate to be able to witness a firing right before the 2026 Santa Fe Indian Market. It was a very famous family of pottery makers too. The family includes Christopher Youngblood, Joseph Youngblood, and Sergio Lugo (who ends up winning Best of Show just a few days after we filmed this firing) and they are all brothers. We also got to speak to the amazing Jennifer Tafoya, (who's married to Chris Youngblood) who won Best of Show three years ago. In fact, Chris's mother, Nancy Youngblood, also won Best of Show in the past (though we didn't get to see her this time around) which makes this one of, if not the most decorated family of potters in the history of Indian Market. It's very obviously a great line of pottery makers, and they all stand on their own. They're all terrific artisans with their own specialties and it's so interesting to watch what's really involved in doing a firing. First of all, it's a dangerous thing to do the way with the constant smoke and flames. It can take decades to really get to the point where you can be a master at firing. It's a truly sacred event. You'll see it. I mean, they literally make blessings to the pottery that they are firing. This is the kind of thing I love to do. It's important to me. It feels important as I'm asking them questions and documenting the process. So if you want to watch experts of their craft do what they do best, watch the Youngblood/Lugo/Tafoya family fire two very important vessels in this special presentation of a firing at their home.

The guys return to their main topic from the first hour. Valenti is still adamant that people need to criticize Scott Harris more for the free agent signing blunders he's had.

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The guys analyze the Texas Rangers' recent performance and Kumar Rocker's potential role in a playoff rotation. The discussion shifts to a deep dive into Dallas Cowboys coach Clayton Adams' creative philosophy following a profile by Jordan Rodrigue. Additionally, they debate a viral video of a high school coach getting fired and provide updates on the Cowboys' roster projections.

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