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Executive escalations are becoming more frequent—and damaging. In this episode, Stacy Sherman exposes the hidden patterns behind these high-impact customer moments and why they're often signs of deeper issues across teams, systems, and culture. She shares practical strategies to prevent escalations before they start, drawn from her own leadership experience and an eye-opening conversation with Pablo Payet, Customer Experience and Success Specialist at Granicus. You'll hear a real story of a customer with seven unresolved tickets and the internal scramble that followed—plus how to build CX frameworks that create consistency, ownership, and trust at scale. Learn more at   Access our FREE Customer Experience Audit Tool: Grow as a CX Professional with our numerous Book time with Stacy through this    

This is episode 745. Read the complete transcription on the Sales Game Changers Podcast here. Get your tickets to the 15th Annual IES Sales Excellence Awards here. They will be on May 1 at the Mclean Hilton in Tysons Corner, VA. The Sales Game Changers Podcast was recognized by YesWare as the top sales podcast. Read the announcement here. FeedSpot named the Sales Game Changers Podcast at a top 20 Sales Podcast and top 8 Sales Leadership Podcast! Subscribe to the Sales Game Changers Podcast now on Apple Podcasts! Read more about the Institute for Excellence in Sales Premier Women in Sales Employer (PWISE) designation and program here. Purchase Fred Diamond's best-sellers Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know and Insights for Sales Game Changers now! Today's show featured an interview with Marketing and Sales leaders Suzanne Behrens and Amir Capriles from Granicus. Find Suzanne on LinkedIn. Find Amir on LinkedIn. SUZANNE'S TIP: ““Content must differentiate and influence. Buyers are smarter and more selective, so we need to deliver real value through every interaction.” AMIR'S TIP: “The best sales reps run their territory like a CEO runs a business. They plan, they execute, and they lead with differentiated value.”  

Enhancing Citizen and Customer Experience through Real-Time Feedback and Personalization  Shep Hyken interviews Gabriele “G” Masili, Chief Customer Officer at Granicus, a company that helps governments engage the people they serve. He discusses enhancing governmental customer experiences through real-time feedback, personalization, citizen engagement, and human-centered design – something every type of business should be doing.  This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more:    How can listening to customer exchanges improve overall service experiences?  Why is it important to get feedback in real time?  What is human-centered design?  How can personalization contribute to better engagement?  What strategies can organizations use to empower employees to improve customer interactions?  Top Takeaways:    Listening to customers is crucial in improving their experiences. Employees should pay attention to what customers say and use those insights to improve things.   Gathering feedback while someone is using a service, not just after, can provide valuable insights to improve processes and fix issues before they escalate constantly.   When many people provide feedback, it can be analyzed to show trends and areas for improvement. This data helps make informed decisions on enhancing services further. It provides valuable insights into what customers or citizens need and want.  Trust is essential when dealing with government services. When people trust their government, they have better experiences. Trust can be built by engaging constituents and personalizing services to meet their needs. When people feel understood and valued, their trust in the service provider, whether the government or private companies, grows.  Using human-centered design helps tailor services to meet the specific needs of different people. This means creating journeys that take into account how individuals interact with services.   Unlike businesses that often compete, government entities frequently learn from each other and share strategies. They work together to improve experiences for citizens by sharing the best practices. This collaboration helps everyone benefit from successful approaches and avoid common problems.   Personalizing services means adjusting them to fit the needs of different people. Asking for the right information allows organizations to tailor their offerings and provide better experiences.   Plus, “G” shares how staffing issues affect government service delivery. Tune in!  Quote:   "When you look at what drives a good government experience, it's trust.. Create better trust between the government and constituents by promoting better engagement."    About:    Gabriele “G” Masili is the Chief Customer Officer at Granicus. He is a keynote speaker and CX thought leader.  Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and host of Amazing Business Radio.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How would history look different if Alexander the Great had died in 334 BC? Would Macedonia still have conquered most of Asia?Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in hardcopy, ebook, or audiobook (read by Patrick) here: https://bit.ly/PWverge. And check out Patrick's new podcast The Pursuit of Dadliness! It's all about “Dad Culture,” and Patrick will interview some fascinating guests about everything from tall wooden ships to smoked meats to comfortable sneakers to history, sports, culture, and politics. https://bit.ly/PWtPoDListen to new episodes 1 week early, to exclusive seasons 1 and 2, and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/tidesofhistoryBe the first to know about Wondery's newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterThis episode comes out for free on (WIDE DATE), and is available early and ad-free for Wondery+ subscribers.Sign up on http://wondery.fm/applepodcasts and stay up-to-date on the latest new podcasts and more from Wondery.See 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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On today's episode, I got to chat with Bob Ainsbury, Chief Product Officer at Granicus.  Bob is a long-time Product leader who has had a winding journey from engineering to sales and marketing leadership to leading strategy and now in the C-suite as a Product executive. For most of Bob's career, he's been in highly regulated spaces like Healthcare and government.  On today's episode, we dive into Bob's experience in leading product in regulated industries and cover a bunch of fun topics such as: Privacy and Ethical Considerations in Government Technology AI and Machine Learning Trends in Government What it's like Leading Product in Regulated Spaces Compliance and Product Ethics The Future of AI and ML in Government and so much more This episode is jam-packed and we cover a lot of ground in 30 minutes, so sit back, relax, and enjoy these lessons in product management. 

Discover the transformative power of HR leadership in the GovTech sector with our guest, Carrie Cisek, Chief Human Resource Officer at Granicus. Carrie shares her journey from the fast-paced world of a SaaS company during the dot-com era to her role at Granicus, where she is shaping workplace cultures and enhancing government-citizen communication. Learn how Granicus's innovative software solutions are revolutionizing federal agency engagement by streamlining processes, sending millions of messages, and creating user-friendly online services. Kari offers an inside look at the tech hiring landscape in the public sector, emphasizing the unique mission-driven opportunities available for prospective candidates.Join us as we explore the dynamic and diverse global workforce at Granicus, where remote work has become a powerful tool for fostering varied perspectives. We delve into the meaningful outcomes achieved through collaborations with government clients, such as supporting vulnerable children. Carrie also discusses HR priorities like fostering a sense of belonging and rolling out a cultural ambassador program to enhance internal processes. Ready to learn more? Connect with us and explore Granicus further through our website and LinkedIn. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of government communication and employee engagement!Support the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events

In this episode of Product Coffee, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Bob Ainsbury, Chief Product Officer at Granicus, for an engaging conversation on trust, team dynamics, and navigating complexity in the GovTech space. Bob shares his journey from software engineer to CPO, leading Granicus through remarkable growth—from a small team of 90 to over 2,200 people globally. Discover how Bob approaches platform strategies, integrates AI/ML to deliver customer outcomes, and fosters trust within government systems and communities. The discussion dives deep into leadership insights, including empowering teams, managing ADHD in high-stakes roles, and balancing long-term vision with short-term priorities. If you're curious about scaling organizations, building trust in products and people, or actionable advice for leaders looking to make an impact, this episode is packed with takeaways for product managers at every level. Takeaways this week: • Challenge yourself to simplify and focus: What can you remove from your roadmap or scope to create more impact? • Reflect as a leader: How can your actions better inspire and empower your team? Tune in, level up, and discover how to lead with intention and adaptability. Resources: Kevin Gentry on LinkedIn Bob Ainsbury on LinkedIn

The UK Consult | Episode 45: with Dan Rhodes by Granicus

In Episode #24, Step into the ancient world of Macedonia, nearly 2300 years ago, exploring King Philip II's transformative reign alongside Greece, Sparta and other reigns. Discover the Hellenic League's intricacies, Philip's military reforms like the phalanx formation and sarissa spear, and his wife Olympias's influential role and Greek Gods. Dive into Alexander the Great's upbringing under Aristotle, the dramatic events surrounding Philip II's assassination, and Alexander's swift ascension to power. Unravel the logistics of Alexander's army, pivotal battles like Granicus, and legendary moments such as the Gordian Knot. 00:00 - Intro 03:10 - Sources 05:11 - Early Macedonia 11:43 - Philip || & Regional Disputes 15:47 - Hellenic League 17:38 - Philip ||'s Military Reforms 19:24 - Phalanx & Oblique Order 25:34 - Sarissa & Wedge Formation 30:40 - Hoplite 31:19 - Alexander's Early age 36:33 - League of Corinth 38:52 - Family Feuds 41:51 - Philip || Assissination 45:46 - Olympias & Greek Gods 46:41 - Greek Heros & Troy 48:35 - Alexander, Heir to Throne 50:56 - Securing neighbouring regions 56:00 - Alexander's Army Logistics 59:56 - Entering Asia Minor 01:05:47 - Battle Of Granicus (334 BC) 01:14:13 - Coastal Conquests & Naval Fleets 01:15:15 - Gordian Knot 01:16:02 - Upcoming Battles

In this very special episode, we are delighted to be joined by the one and only Mark Hynes, Chief Executive Officer at Granicus, alongside our marvellous hosts, Karen Steel, Customer Success Manager, and Jonathan Bradley, GXG UK Business and Practice Lead. Throughout this conversation we dive deep into Granicus' mission of creating better experiences and outcomes for our customers and their communities, using modern technologies for social good, and WHY we are striving for this. Music by: Bensound License code: XMJ3LN2TLEE5N23E

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GovTech100 companies are likely to have an outsized role in making government better. Many now come with deep pockets thanks to investments from private equity. Government Technology's ninth annual list of gov tech companies that are changing the way government works comes with an added twist — the injection of large sums of capital through the private equity market. Agencies are attracted to the promise of increased capacity and agility but are not always prepared for the disruptions that come from these increasingly well-funded players.Private equity's bullish embrace of gov tech hinges on its recession-resistant allure and pivotal role in digitizing the way governments work, seeing opportunities in closing the innovation gap between the private and public sectors in delivering services and optimizing operations. This year's GovTech100 features companies with the majority of their revenue coming from sales to government and reflects a diverse mix of established names and newcomers, like CivicEye and Versaterm. This episode features Government Technology Associate Editor Ben Miller, who helped curate this year's list, and Thad Reuter, who wrote the cover story on the impact of private equity on the gov tech market.SHOW NOTESHere are the top takeaways from this episode:Gov Tech's Appeal to Private Equity: Resilience: Gov tech's perceived recession-proof nature and essential role in providing digital services for governments contribute to its attractiveness to private equity. Digital Transformation: Increased cloud adoption and the shift from analog to digital processes in government services make gov tech an appealing investment. Factors Driving Gov Tech's Fertility: Software-as-a-Service Growth: The expansion of SaaS and cloud-based services contributes to gov tech's appeal for private equity investors. 'Amazon Effect': Consumer expectations for quick, efficient services influence gov tech companies to emulate Amazon's one-click model. Modernization Needs: The push to bring governments into the 21st century creates ample opportunities for growth and investment in gov tech. Challenges in Emulating Amazon's Efficiency: Customer vs. Constituent Service: Varied expectations and differing service models pose challenges in replicating Amazon's efficiency in a government context. Limitations of Consumer-Based Models: The unique role of government in serving all constituents, regardless of choice, presents limitations in mirroring corporate models. Private Equity's Focus on End-to-End Platforms: Investment in Growth: Private equity's interest in developing end-to-end platforms drives investments in companies like Accela and Granicus. Potential for Similar Growth: Notable growth in certain companies indicates potential for similar patterns in the gov tech sector. GovTech 100 — Mix of Established and New Entrants: Shift in Focus: This GovTech100 list emphasizes emerging startups and serial entrepreneurs committed to public service innovation. Notable Newcomers: Public safety entities like CivicEye, Fieldware and Versaterm, alongside niche-focused companies, join the GovTech100. Engaging with Gov Tech Startups: Disruptive Solutions: Startups bring innovative solutions and responsiveness to pressing government needs. Potential for Uncovering New Approaches: Engaging with startups might reveal new perspectives and methods to address long-standing issues. Anticipating Evolution in Gov Tech Companies: Flexibility and Adaptability: Agencies engaging with startups should anticipate shifts in focus, offerings and potential expansions as these companies evolve through investment cycles. Evolution in Offerings: Growth might lead to changes in services and expansions, offering both challenges and opportunities for agencies. Our editors used ChatGPT 4.0 to summarize the episode in bullet form to help create the show notes.

Charlotte S. Lee, the Industry Advisory Chair for Customer Experience at ACT-IAC and Strategic Lead for CX & Innovation at Granicus joins the show to discuss what type of mindshare she believes there is in government around CX and the growth that was catalyzed by the executive order around experience. We also talk about where the CX executive order fell short, some predictions for 2024 around experiences in government and tips for government leaders on how they can improve the service delivery today.

In today's episode, we're so excited to speak to a legend in the school PR space. Rick Kaufman is the Executive Director of Community Relations and Emergency Management for Bloomington (MN) Public Schools. Rick is a nationally respected consultant and trainer on emergency management and crisis communications, having worked in public schools and emergency management for more than 30 years. Rick is also the 2023 NSPRA Presidents Award winner! He has been on our guest list here at School PR Drive Time for quite a while because everyone who knows Rick knows he is truly a trailblazer and a model of all things school PR, and we are just so excited to have this conversation! Today's episode is sponsored by Granicus. Music: "Hip Jazz," www.bensound.com, all other content © 2023, NCSPRA

The GovNavigators are joined by CX royalty as Martha Dorris from Dorris Consulting International and Charlotte Lee from Granicus join to talk about the evolution of customer experience initiatives in government and their efforts to create the Customer Experience Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia.

Alexander den Store den nya grekiska armén på export. I sin fars anda tog han sikte mot det Achaemediska imperiet och deras ledare Darius III. Slaget vid Issus är egentligen det andra slaget i den här första kampanjen som pågick från 334 fk. till 330 till dess att Persepolis gav upp striden och Darius III tog till flykten.Alexander har med sig har han en armé som består av peltaster, hopliter, och makedonskt, kavalleri, samt stor mängd ingenjörer och belägringsmaskiner. Det första slaget vid Granicus 334 innebar att Darius III förlorade mycket av den maktbas han byggt upp med lokala satraper i den västra delen av sitt rike. Dock var Darius IIIs flotta inte besegrad, och några marina styrkor hade Alexander i princip inte alls att tillgå i detta skede. Vid Issus hade Darius nu chansen att vända utvecklingen.I detta nymixade avsnitt av Militärhistoriepodden samtalar Martin Hårdstedt och Peter Bennesved om Alexander den stores krigsföring och slaget vid Issus.Sist Militärhistoriepodden var i den antika världen behandlade vi Peloponnesiska krigen och de persiska invasionerna. Krigföringen som Peter och Martin diskuterade var den så kallade hoplitkrigföringen, ett slags tungt infanteri med, till en början medborgarsoldater. Mot slutet av peloponnesiska kriget, som i princip var ett inbördeskrig mellan de grekiska stadsstaterna började det här mönstret dock ändras. De grekiska härarna blev mer blandade, och framförallt introducerades ett lätt och mer rörligt infanteri kallat peltasterna. Även kavalleri började användas under den här tiden.Slaget vid Issus är egentligen det andra slaget i den här första kampanjen som pågick från 334 fk. till 330 till dess att Persepolis gav upp striden och Darius III tog till flykten. Det första slaget vid Granicus 334 innebar att Darius III förlorade mycket av den maktbas han byggt upp med lokala satraper i den västra delen av sitt rike. Dock var Darius IIIs flotta inte besegrad, och några marina styrkor hade Alexander i princip inte alls att tillgå i detta skede. Vid Issus hade Darius nu chansen att vända utvecklingen.Den persiska hären lär ha varit betydligt större än Alexanders, men det fält där Darius bestämde sig för att bjuda till batalj var egentligen inte till hans stora armés fördel. Men den defensiva positionen bakom floden gav illusionen om att läget var fördelaktigt för Darius, eftersom Alexanders kavalleri och tunga infanteri skulle stöta på stora problem om de skulle försöka ta sig upp för flodbankerna. Ett klassiskt slag följde, men många frågor kvarstår vad gäller Alexanders taktik och agerande vid Issus, såväl som vid de andra slagen. Gränsen mellan dårskap och genialitet förblir tunn i fallet Alexander.Bild Alexander mosaiken, Faunhuset, , Pompeii. Fotograferad av Berthold Werner, Naples National Archaeological Museum, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK Consult - Episode 41 by Granicus

When organizations are needing to do more with less, ongoing training of reps is critical to ensure that they have the right knowledge and skills to efficiently achieve success. Research from the American Society for Training and Development found that companies with well-developed training programs report 24% higher profit margins and 218% higher revenue per employee. So, how can organizations ensure that they are leaving no money behind in times of economic uncertainty? Training may be the answer. Shawnna Sumaoang: Hi and welcome to the Win Win Podcast. I'm your host, Shawnna Sumaoang. Join us as we dive into changing trends in the workplace and how to navigate them successfully. Here to discuss this topic is Shawn Pillow, the Director of Sales Enablement and Solution Consulting at Granicus. Thanks for joining, Shawn! I'd love for you to tell us about yourself, your background, and your role. Shawn Pillow: Absolutely. Thank you for having me. By training, I am actually an engineer and an economist, so it’s a little surprising perhaps that I’ve ended up in a role in sales enablement and solution consulting at Granicus. I’ve been here for about six years, and prior to joining Granicus, my specialties have been in operations, go-to-market strategy, and product management. It’s been really interesting to translate those things into the building, deploying, and iterating of training programs for sellers. SS: I love that and that is such a uniquely blended background. I know that you are also responsible for, as you said, onboarding, training, and upskilling essentially the world-class sales team that is at Granicus. Why is it so critical in today’s sales landscape, and especially amid economic uncertainty, to ensure that you are able to do that for your sales team? SP: I think it’s really critical as a point for attracting incredible talent to be able to convey to a seller during the interview process, how they’ll be supported, what the organization that is dedicated to making them successful looks like, and how they’ll be able to adapt to uncertainties and certainly the vicissitudes that we see right now in the marketplace. Just as buyers are getting smarter in the sales process, our sellers are getting smarter in the interview process and they’re asking about these things. If you want to deliver a premier training program, you also have to be able to attract premier talent and that starts with being able to tell those sellers how you’ll support them. SS: Absolutely. I love that. What are some of the unique challenges your reps experience in your industry and how have you seen training and coaching programs help them overcome those challenges to improve their efficiency? SP: We’re a little bit different in that all of our customers are in the public sector. That could mean the federal government, which is a lot of times what people think about when they think of GovTech, but we also work with special districts and municipal organizations at a really small level. One of the big things that we have to teach our sellers is what those agencies do at a fundamental level. What’s their mission, what outcomes are they trying to achieve, and those vary really widely from one level of government to a level of government, and we just can’t assume that they come in with a baseline understanding of what our customers are trying to do. To be able to empower them to succeed in their initial role, we have to be able to teach them about that agency’s mission and its outcomes. The other challenge is that when our sellers are looking for advancement and they’re looking to progress along their career path, they might move from working with one agency at one level of government to something that’s completely different. We almost have to retrain them about the mission of that agency. SS: Very interesting. What did your training process look like prior to Highspot and what led to your decision to evolve your investment in Highspot to include training and coaching? SP: Our previous training process was very one-off in the sense that it wasn’t repeatable, it wasn’t built for operational scale and it sort of started anew every time we onboarded or hired a new seller. Not only does that not make good use of the scarce resources that most enablement teams typically have, but it also meant that we delivered inconsistent results. We built an onboarding playbook alongside an enablement playbook. As we thought about how we institutionalize those things, how do we make sure that we are optimizing for the size of our team and the results that we want and being able to deliver those things in a consistent way so that we can actually measure, iterate and improve, we needed to make an investment in a platform that would let us do that. Because we have been so successful using the content and guidance platform from Highspot, the decision to involve our investment to leverage training and coaching was pretty straightforward. SS: I love that. Now that you’re using Highspot training and coaching to support your reps, how are you using it to support your reps to drive efficiency? SP: On the very first day that a seller starts, they get placed into our onboarding program. That takes close to 12 weeks, but one of the things that have been really helpful is the fact that those sellers who want to hit the ground running faster are not just getting exposure to the elements that are part of the onboarding program, they are getting on board into using Highspot as a tool that will be critical for their sales success. What we’re seeing is that just by satisfying the demand that we know exists for training and onboarding during those first 12 weeks, our sellers are actually going above and beyond the content that we’re serving to them and it’s helping them be more successful more quickly. SS: I love that. Can you share maybe some of the results that you’re seeing from your reps and what the impact has been from having a unified platform to improve sales productivity? SP: Sure. Our newer sellers are generating substantially more pipeline than people who had previously onboarded have generated. Nearly triple. We’ve been able to reduce their ramp time to productivity by about 20%. As I alluded to before, one of the things that we’re seeing is that by getting exposure to assets during onboarding that they will actually use during their sales process it’s incredibly helpful for them to be able to get that exposure, and because they’re going through a structured onboarding program, we’ve been able to really make additional improvements along the way so that as we evolve our messaging, or as we shift to being more of a platform organization versus a product organization, it’s been really helpful to be able to tweak that to get that messaging into sellers hands sooner during the onboarding process, instead of later. It lets us be much more nimble. SS: I love that. We had looked into your reps and those that are completing the training and coaching courses and they are essentially driving and generating 3x more pipelines than reps who may not have gone through the course. Can you share tips on how you’re driving the adoption of your courses? SP: Previously, we didn’t really have a structured onboarding program. As I mentioned, over the summer, we launched that new onboarding program, and using training and coaching was one of the things that we felt was going to be really successful in helping us to do that. As you alluded to, the people who were coming out of onboarding were being more successful and they were being more successful right away. In addition, because we have our sales managers leaning in to help evaluate their sellers during the onboarding process, they have a really crisp idea when that seller leaves onboarding about where they need to improve going forward. It’s helped them be introspective about where they might like to improve, and it’s helped them be a little bit more critical about the other people on their team and where those people might need additional improvements. Some of the adoptions are coming from the fact that the sellers who have been through the program are some of the most vocal people about the results that the program delivers for them. I’d say it’s not just about adoption, it’s about helping our frontline sales managers be active in the onboarding process in a way that scales. At the end of the day, they still have a forecast, they have a committed pipeline, they have all of those things and so helping them figure out where they need to be engaged during the onboarding process by having a structured program and courses that go along with that, and then them being able to see the results that they get when a seller successfully completes onboarding leads to sellers who are asking because they didn’t go through a structured process to actually go through some of these courses or to go back and participate in a course again. SS: I love that because they are so successful having gone through it. They’re proactively seeking it out. I think that’s phenomenal work and it speaks to the tremendous value that you’re bringing to that organization. Now just shift gears ever so slightly, I’d love to understand from you, Shawn, what key metrics are you tracking within Highspot to measure things like efficiency and productivity. SP: One of my favorite data points to look at is content engagement and content usage. What are our internal consumers looking at and looking at repeatedly? Like what are the types of content? What are the documents? What are the training sessions? What are the presentations that they refer back to most frequently so that we can double down on iterating on those items? Then, what are the items that they’re sending out to customers and prospects on a regular basis that get the most engagement? What are the highest points of leverage that help them move their sales forward? Those things I think are pretty standard. One of the data points that I look at really frequently is actually the search analytics. What are the things that our sellers are searching for that if we surveyed and asked them, hey, what else should we go build for you? They may not self-report, but that shows up in search data. If we know what types of things they’ll use frequently if we build it and we know what they’re looking for that they may not self-report they need, that really helps us make sure that we’ve got good just-in-time enablement to help them with the most impactful content for the things that they are looking for right now that we may not have. SS: How are your reps utilizing salesforce integration within Highspot, and does that help you track and improve the efficiency of sales activities? SP: Definitely helps us track and improve efficiency. We can correlate shared content with wind rates and average sales prices. That’s extremely helpful. I think one of the things that’s the most helpful for our sellers is being able to associate their pitches with accounts and people that are involved in their sales process so that then salesforce actually does become that single source of truth for them, or if they begin working with a new customer or they have a customer that they engaged with two years ago and haven’t really had much interaction with since, they can get a really rich history of areas of interest, engagement with specific pieces of content and then be targeted in the way that they reach out to them in the future for additional communications. SS: I love that. Last question for you, Shawn. I’d love to hear how you plan to continue to drive efficiency through training, especially amid the economic uncertainty in the months ahead. SP: I think identifying your highest point of leverage is really critical. In a lot of organizations that might mean expanding the size of a particular supporting team and in periods of rampant growth, that’s an excellent solution. Right now, I don’t think that’s the solution that a lot of people are looking for. They’re trying to identify a larger number of those leverage points instead of a point with like a really high amount of leverage. Instead of dramatically expanding the size of a supporting function, I think one of the key things that we’re looking to do is identify a larger number of people who can have a greater impact. For most organizations, that means making sure your front-line managers are enabled to intervene in those really small, but critical and meaningful ways on a daily basis. Whether that’s your sales managers, whether that’s, for me, the manager of my solution consulting team, making sure that those people are empowered and have the items that they need on a daily basis to help their individual contributors, to help their sellers. Your sales managers, your people managers, whoever they are in your business, are always going to be the people who can make the biggest difference on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis and make sure that they’re supported and that they’re empowered and that they are enabled is, I think, one of the ways that we’re going to continue to drive additional efficiency. We feel like we’ve got a really good handle on onboarding and enabling our sellers, and so now it’s really time to focus on our people managers. SS: I love that, and I think that that is a fantastic approach, Shawn. Thank you so much for joining us today. I really appreciate the time. SP: Absolutely. Thank you for having me, SS: To our audience, thank you for listening to this episode of the Win Win podcast. Be sure to tune in next time for more insights on how you can maximize enablement success with Highspot.

Steve sits down with Steve Lafontaine, Senior Director Of Marketing at Granicus, a software company that provides the first and only civic engagement platform for the public sector.Trusted by over 6,000 global government agencies, the platform connects people and government with a unified experience that integrates websites, online services, digital communications, and more to serve every resident equally and inclusively.Listen in as Steve explains the ins and outs of working with a B2G (Business-to-Government) company and knowing when it might be beneficial to all parties to publish data that your company exclusively owns.Creating a proprietary index can be an invaluable marketing tool, particularly if tailored to the top 20 players in your industry. When creating this index, Steve recommends the hub-and-spoke model, with an emphasis on the hub. The meatier the hub, he says, the more opportunities you have to recycle and reuse content.Ultimately, it pays to be strategic about which data or content to withhold and which to share freely. Exclusivity, for its own sake, does not automatically translate to more dollars. Being cognizant about the value you bring to your ideal client, as well as the most appropriate way to present that value, is what distinguishes the best B2B marketers from the rest.Connect with Steve Goldhaber and Steve Lafontaine on Linkedin.

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The UK Consult Episode 39 by Granicus

Catherine est de retour et pour célébrer la chose, elle nous ramène à l'île d'Anticosti pour nous raconter l'histoire du naufrage du Granicus. En 1829, le capitaine Basile Giasson quitte les Îles-de-la-Madeleine pour se rendre à Anticosti pour y chasser le loup marin. Mais plutôt que chasser, il fera la macabre découverte de l'épave du Granicus, un navire qui avait disparu un an auparavant tandis qu'il mettait le cap pour l'Irlande ainsi que les corps démembrés de son équipage et de ses passagers. Histoire souvent embellie (ou enlaidie) au fil de ses réécritures, le naufrage du Granicus est un terrible récit de cannibalisme qui a marqué l'histoire du Québec comme l'expédition Donner marquera l'histoire des États-Unis quelques années plus tard. À la fin de cet épisode, nous tenons aussi à avoir avec nos auditeurices une conversation à coeur ouvert à propos d'événements récents. Selon nous, la dépression sous toutes ses formes devrait être un sujet que l'on peut aborder sans tabous et sans détours et on veut aussi vous rappeler qu'il n'y a jamais de honte à demander de l'aide et nous vous encourageons, vous et vos proches, à aller vers les ressources disponibles si vous vivez quelque chose et que vous avez besoin d'en parler. Tous et toutes, vous faites une différence dans ce monde et vous méritez de pouvoir prendre soin de vous. Un gros merci à notre communauté pour votre soutien et votre douceur, Audrey et Catherine. Café recommandé en ondes: Le moussonneur Montage: Rodrigo Badillo Thème: Guillaume Purenne. Jingle des Hauts et des bas du p'tit docteur fendant : zapslat.com.

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IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER: 01:59 - What is the best investment an early career sales person can make for themselves and why? 08:54 - How has Sofie's view on sales changed over her career and why? 13:22 - One mistake Sofie made early in her career and how it impacted her 21:42 - Who has had the greatest impact on Sofie's career? 26:51 - If you could go back in time what would you do differently? 30:02 - Closing thoughts and how to reach out to Sofie MORE ON SOFIESofie Peedu is currently Senior Director of SMB Sales at Box, overseeing an organization of Account Executives, Managers and Directors. She started her Box career in 2012 as an Account Executive, and through the years moved through a number of different roles and took on a number of challenges including being a founding member of the renewals team, relocating to Europe to build out the renewal motion overseas, and managing across varying segments from the Enterprise to Emerging. Along the way, she has been a President's Club winner 5 times and has helped grow the SMB segment 30%. Seeing the company grow in both revenue, from ~$200m to ~$900m, and employee count, from ~400 to ~2100, has given her a deep understanding of how a company and a sales organization evolves into a mature operation in the Tech space. Prior to Box, she has 5 years experience selling hardware and SaaS at Granicus, a San Francisco start up. Sofie is passionate about coaching and developing her team to become future sales all-stars and leaders, making customers wildly successful and creating a top performing, highly collaborative and engaging place to work. She received her education - a Masters of Political Science - from the University of Uppsala in Sweden, where she was born and raised. A 29 year resident of the Bay Area, she currently lives in San Francisco with her partner, Esteban, and in her free time enjoys going to see live music, being outdoors camping, hiking and skiing, and visiting her sister, niece and nephew in Southern California.MORE ON RAMPED: Check us out at www.rampedcareers.com Interested in becoming a Ramped Professional? Sign up here: https://www.rampedcareers.com/onboarding/signup Interested in becoming a Ramped Corporate Partner? Email us at sales@rampedcareers.com

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August 18 — Union members packed into the Board of Supervisors chambers at last week's meeting, scoffing at claims of a financial crisis and calling for an increase in pay. “We've been hearing that the county can't afford a cost of living increase because there's a financial crisis,” said Patrick Hickey, the field representative for SEIU Local 1021, which represents most of the county's unionized workers. “But is there? In a word: no.” The county has asked for a year-long pause in negotiations over a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) to assess the financial situation on the national as well as local levels. And the Board contemplated a program to exempt media from paying fees for public records act requests, even as a new system of including public comment on meeting agendas has drastically reduced the public discourse. Hickey argued that in the last five years, the county has overestimated expenses and underestimated revenues, sometimes by more than 100% for one source of tax funds. Union members clapped and cheered as he shared his data points with the Board. “The only potential funding shortfall is in cannabis taxes,” he declared; “which everyone who was paying attention knew was coming. But every other funding stream is increasing. How can the Board take action to support county employees? Number one: there are 264 funded, unfilled positions. Repurpose some of those funds. The county has argued that there is no money there because it gets used up by overtime and extra help. But you need to look at the actual data. If you review the past budgets, and the recently released annual comprehensive financial report, you will see that that is not true. There is an increase in overtime and extra help, but it doesn't come close to using up the savings when those positions are not filled. Number two: for this year's budget, the county has projected no increase in sales tax revenues. Let's take a look at how well the county has done in forecasting sales and use tax revenues.” In the last five years, he said, “actual revenues are regularly higher than projected, and expenses are regularly lower than projected. The budget is a fiction, designed to make the Board look prudent and effective. The Board needs to understand this, and make decisions accordingly.” Not all of the presentations were quite as data-driven. Jessica Christensen shared responses to county job postings on Facebook. “We are advertising that your check can be up to $1850 per paycheck,” she began. “Up to. And this is what the public had to say about that: ‘Mendocino County is a gorgeous place to live. But the job market couldn't suck harder if it attached a nozzle to it.'” She went on, including some frank language from users of the site, as union members laughed and held up their signs. Union President Julie Beardsley predicted what will happen if more workers become dissatisfied and leave the county. “Falling behind in employee compensation will result in a lack of services, phones not being answered, long wait times for permits, and it will put the most vulnerable in our county at risk,” she declared. The public is also no longer privy to correspondence with the Board of Supervisors on matters of public interest. Up until the beginning of June, comments addressed to the Board about items under discussion during the meetings would be attached to the pertinent agenda item. They were often plentiful, and they ranged from expert opinion to angry one-liners. But a new system, called Granicus, requires commenters to create a password-protected account, which has not caught on. I was first surprised on June 21, when it appeared that no one besides supervisors and county staff had anything to say about a controversial proposal for a sales tax. Since then, only county documents have appeared on the agendas. Since the new system was in place, I have obtained at least three important letters about topics that are clearly in the public interest — just not by way of the agenda. Chamise Cubbison, the elected Treasurer-Tax Collector/Auditor-Controller, wrote to the Board of Supervisors on August 2, characterizing assertions they had made about the county's budget as false. Earlier that day, the Board had agreed to ask the State Controller to help the county with its budget, due to an alleged financial crisis. Cubbison informed the Board that the meeting had been full of misinformation, and that she had not been given a chance to respond. That letter made its way into my hands informally. On July 29, Cannabis Department Director Kristin Nevedal wrote to the Board of Supervisors about updates to the manual for the cannabis equity grant program. Mismanagement and delays in administering the direct grants to qualified applicants were the subject of a recent Grand Jury report, called “Building the Airplane While it's Flying.” I also obtained this piece of correspondence, from a public servant to elected representatives, informally. I happen to be on the mailing list for the Redwood Valley Municipal Advisory Council, which wrote a letter to the Board dated August 10, urging it to adopt a standing committee to address cannabis issues. They wrote that, “As is obvious to everyone now, the roll out of the cannabis permit program has been fraught with hiccups and missteps sinc ethe inception.” At the meeting no August 16, the Board directed cannabis concerns to the General Government standing committee. The cannabis community has been requesting this for years, but the Board has held firm on its position that the entire Board should hear cannabis matters, and that an ad hoc committee should take up specific, narrowly defined problems. But the Board changed its position during a discussion about an item on a retroactive contract amendment that was pulled from the middle of the consent calendar. The public did not have a chance to see who, besides the MAC and the cannabis community, had weighed in on that decision by writing to the Board. The most recent agenda consisted of 66 items, and contained only one public comment, which was a memo from the Mendocino Cannabis Alliance, an advocacy organization that has long been working with the Board and the public to establish and clarify its position. I shared my thoughts about this with the Board during public comment on Tuesday. I said that previously, I have been able to gauge the level of public interest in an item, including the thoughts of people who are not well-versed in advocacy; and that I find value and interest in what the public has to say. Williams responded that he agreed, but that the Clerk of the Board's office is down from five employees to about 1.5. The union members, who were in the room for public comment, booed and groaned. Williams said the clerk is charged with saving emails as pdf's, and manually uploading them as comments. “We simply didn't have staff time, based on the number of comments,” he said. “I'm not saying that we shouldn't have that simplified model that we had before, but it's a struggle, and it's not just in the clerk's office. It's across the board. Every problem that we look at, we say, we don't have enough personnel to carry it out. Yes, it's a problem…I don't know what that solution is today. It's not as easy as directing staff to put back in place what was in place previously. Because we simply don't have the staff time to carry it out.” The County recently used close to $370,000 in one-time American Rescue Plan Act funds to remodel the Board of Supervisors chambers, including new chairs, a new telecom system, and an automatic door system. Beardsley, the union president, summarized her position: “We have examined the budget, and the claims of no money just don't add up.”

When did you last receive an e-mail from a government agency? What about a text message? Was it relevant? Timely? Did it understand who you were and what you needed to know? Did it guide you to the right next step? Did it anticipate your questions and concerns? Answering these questions are a good start to connecting an agency's subscriber experience with its customer experience. In this episode of The CX Tipping Point™ Podcast, Martha Dorris spoke to Angy Peterson, the Vice President for the Granicus Experience Group, and Bob Ainsbury, the Chief Product Officer at Granicus. One of the important ways that government can improve the public's experience is through communications that ensures the public or customers are aware of services offered. GovDelivery, one of the products in the Granicus family, helps governments accomplish that.  With govDelivery, Granicus serves more than 300 million subscribers in over 5,500 federal, state and local government agencies. Listeners will learn from that experience during this podcast in areas such as: How agencies are using govDelivery to communicate with their customers, How the subscriber model and audience segmentation helps agencies proactively communicate targeted messages to their customers, and  How agencies can leverage data to which they currently have access.  While many agencies use these tools for synchronous communications and email campaigns, agencies can also use govDelivery to gain greater insights into customer needs and improve the experience of accessing services with proactive messaging to guide customers through complex processes. The real-time data this approach creates is a significant resource in improving the customer experience. 

This week, we delve into the live version of Iron Maiden's "Wasted Years" that appears on Night Demon's newly released compilation album, Year of the Demon.  The guys reflect on how they came to be familiar with Iron Maiden during their childhood years and how Maiden became an inspiration to each of them and to Night Demon as a whole. They talk about the mantra "What would Maiden do?" You will hear why Night Demon chose "Wasted Years" as a cover song, and specifically how they relate to it lyrically.  We also explore the history of "Wasted Years" in the Night Demon set, from humble beginnings at a dive bar in Miami to one of the grandest true metal stages in the world in Germany.  Night Demon also explain the omission of this recording from the Live Darkness album, and the subsequent decision to include it as the b-side to the "Vysteria" single in 2020. You will learn why Night Demon will not record a studio version of the song. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below: - Live audio performances of "Wasted Years" Iron Maiden "The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner" -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3MJUao50U0Iron Maiden "Flight of Icarus" (Live After Death version) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkUR5FF3fysNight Demon "Wasted Years" (live at Keep It True 2017) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyrM2bC8B6YMendes Prey "Runnin' for You" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmqjviXAXts Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! 

For this episode, we will be interviewing Thao Jones-Hill a govtech executive with 22 years of experience leading cloud-based software companies and projects at the Federal, State, Regional, and Local levels. For 10 years, Thao was a member of the founding executive team for Granicus, growing it to become one of the leading local government cloud-based software companies today. During his tenure there, he led their highest-profile project implementations, including the U.S. House of Representatives, The U.S. Senate, the Tennessee Legislature, and the City of Los Angeles. He has led engineering teams, customer support teams, hosting infrastructure teams, and sales and marketing teams for several govtech companies, including Granicus, Govdelivery, and Public Systems Associates. He has also worked as a reliability engineering consultant for Facebook, Google, Twitter, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Amazon, Pinterest, and CBS Interactive. He received his electrical engineering degree from Tennessee Technological University. He is currently the product owner for OpenGov Procurement. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/governmentcoins/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/governmentcoins/support

For this episode, we will be interviewing Thao Jones-Hill a govtech executive with 22 years of experience leading cloud-based software companies and projects at the Federal, State, Regional, and Local levels. For 10 years, Thao was a member of the founding executive team for Granicus, growing it to become one of the leading local government cloud-based software companies today. During his tenure there, he led their highest-profile project implementations, including the U.S. House of Representatives, The U.S. Senate, the Tennessee Legislature, and the City of Los Angeles. He has led engineering teams, customer support teams, hosting infrastructure teams, and sales and marketing teams for several govtech companies, including Granicus, Govdelivery, and Public Systems Associates. He has also worked as a reliability engineering consultant for Facebook, Google, Twitter, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Amazon, Pinterest, and CBS Interactive. He received his electrical engineering degree from Tennessee Technological University. He is currently the product owner for OpenGov Procurement. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/governmentcoins/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/governmentcoins/support

In January 330 BC, Alexander the Great faced one of his most difficult challenges to date. A small Persian force, entrenched in a formidable defensive position that blockaded Alexander's route to the Persian heartlands. A narrow pass through the Zagros Mountains that has gone down in history as the Persian, or Susian, Gates. Although nowhere near the size or scale of Alexander's previous pitched battles against the Persians at the Granicus, Issus and Gaugamela, this clash in the mountains deserves its moment in the spotlight. A clash where the tables were turned and the Persians were outnumbered by their Macedonian counterparts. A battle that has been dubbed the Persian Thermopylae. From the immediate aftermath of Alexander's victory at Gaugamela to his army's antics at Babylon. From a merciless, punitive campaign in the foothills of the Zagros Mountains to a detailed run down of the Persian stand the Gates, enjoy as Tristan talks you through the events of late 331 / early 330 BC.In this first part, Tristan covers the events that followed Alexander the Great's victory at Gaugamela and how these culminated with Alexander's army approaching the Persian heartlands deep in the winter of 331/0 BC.Preorder Tristan's book today: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Perdiccas-Years-323320-BC-Hardback/p/20188Jona Lendering article: https://www.livius.org/articles/battle/persian-gate-330-bce/If you'd like to learn more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad free podcasts and audiobooks at History Hit. To download, go to Android or Apple store. If you're enjoying this podcast and looking for more fascinating The Ancients content then subscribe to our Ancients newsletter. Follow this link.Quick note: We do hear a small detail about what happened to Bagophanes. Alexander assigned him to become one of Mazaeus' adjutants in the new Babylonian administration. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Let's find out what the girls, women and non-binary people of The Expanse did in season six, episode five called, “Why We Fight”.  Transcript:IntroductionWelcome to the Women of The Expanse podcast. I'm your host, Didi. This episode gave us more character moments, and a reunion between Camina and Naomi. Plus, it got everyone where they needed to be for the series finale. Holden's decision from “Force Projection” looks even worse after the L's that the joint fleet received during this episode. But Holden's not going to apologize or even admit it to Avasarala. If anyone is a “self-righteous shit”, Camina, it's James, not his partner. Now let's find out what the girls, women and non-binary people of The Expanse did in season six, episode five called, “Why We Fight”. CaraCara is sleeping in the woods after taking her dead brother to get ‘fixed' by the strange dogs. Her parents and some of the Laconian military are calling out for her. When she wakes up, Cara doesn't answer them. She walks further into the forest, looking for the dogs. She finds a group of the dogs surrounding a revived Xan. His eyes are different and he asks Cara what it means to be in substrate.  She doesn't know either. He says he feels weird and everything looks different. Cara doesn't care that her brother looks different and says things that don't make sense. She hugs him and thanks the dogs for fixing him. Admiral KirinoKirino and her MCRN force head out to Medina Station. They eliminate sentries from the Free Navy at the Ring. On a wide-band channel, the Admiral announces herself and threatens to open fire unless they surrender. They prepare plasma warheads only, no nuclear weapons. But she gets a report about multiple plasma discharges coming from the Ring station. They don't have time to investigate as several missiles are coming toward the Martian ships. Kirino doesn't get to finish her request for emergency evasion before her ship is destroyed. Rosenfeld GuoliangRosenfeld is delivering a report while Marco watches news feeds about unrest on Iapetus and other Belter stations. They salvaged some parts from the Granicus that will be delivered to the Pella. She asks Marco if he would like Filip to be assigned to the detail. Marco doesn't care. “It's of no concern to me.” He is more concerned about what's being said of him on the news feeds. “They are calling it my war,” he says. Rosenfeld tells him that Iapetus is one insignificant station. But Marco says it only takes one to create doubt. He blames this on Drummer. If enough Belters work with the inner planets, then the Free Navy could lose the war. That's why Rosenfeld urges Marco to go to Medina. “With 1300 systems and hundreds of colonies under your thumb, as much metal as we can mine, as many shipyards as we can build. Anyone who wants access to that will have to ask you.” But remember, Rosenfeld wants to be Governor of Medina Station, so I think she's secretly picturing people asking her for access. She downplays Drummer's accomplishments as a raid of a defenseless supply depot. Marco seems to like what Rosenfeld is saying and walks closer to her. But her hand terminal chimes and whatever Marco was going to do is forgotten. She gets word that the Martian ships around Medina have been destroyed, She wants to celebrate and leaves to make arrangements. As the celebration commences, Rosenfeld announces that the Martians were taken by surprise and all their ships were destroyed by their new railguns. They will drink Earther brandy ‘liberated from Ceres Station'  in celebration. Tadeo has been sent to the brig because he broke radio silence looking for his brother on Ceres Station. Filip did some digging and told Tadeo the bad news that his brother didn't make it. Tadeo admits to being on the crew that set up mining charges on Ceres Station. He was told that no Belters would be killed. Rosenfeld talks to Marco amid the celebrations. His verdict is that the inner planets have size and the Free Navy has numbers. They cannot engage with all his forces at once. She asks Marco about his father; Marco says he never knew him. Rosenfeld says he ‘improved upon the role'. It must suck to constantly have to blow smoke up this narcissist's butt. She shows Marco video of Filip's speech in the galley. It's hard to tell whether Marco is proud or suspicious of his son. Chrisjen Avasarala Back on the UNN Zenobia, they watch the last seconds of Kirino's command. The railguns that fired on them were Martian design but the metal was foreign, something they've never seen before. Bobbie says that Marco traded the Belt's protomolecule sample for Martian ships and weapons. Kirino's ship took fire from five guns but there are probably six in total. They are perched around the ring, ready to ‘rain hell' on anyone who approaches. Some members of the council want to blow up Medina so they can't supply Marco with any more ships or weapons. Bobbie reminds them that the last time they fired up a nuke near a ring station it powered up and almost wiped out the solar system. So, that's a no.There's still time to engage with the Pella before it goes through the ring. But they would have to abandon Ceres Station. Gareth does his best Rosenfeld impression without knowing it by saying they don't owe Ceres a goddamn thing. Admiral Sidiqi wants to load up every warship they've got and ride out. But Avasarala says there aren't enough ships, the joint fleet is spread too thin. Avasarala wants to give the troops a fighting chance to win. She tells the council that they will have her decision soon and dismisses them. Avasarala asks Bobbie for her opinion. “Have I gone soft? Was I trying too hard to be good when I should have been ruthless?” She makes an offhand comment about the warhead on the Roci that misfired. And I'm glad that no one told Bobbie what really happened. After being needled for a response, Bobbie tells her that now is not the time for self-pity. Just keep your eyes on the enemy and wait for them to slip up again. “I still think we're the good guys. And I'd rather do a little less soul searching and a lot more fighting back.” I guess that wasn't what Avasarala wanted to hear so she tells Bobbie to ‘go do something else'. Avasarala tells Monica that they got some info from a Belter on Ganymede about some experimental biotech that would help the whole solar system grow food faster. Monica echoes Bobbie's words about one good person helping change the course of the war.ChrisJen takes a stimulant before welcoming James Holden. She says he rarely wastes her time and that might be true. But he does piss her off a lot. James tells her about the risks involved in traveling through the rings. Ships that do are disappearing. James wants to share the info with Marco, thinking that he might back off. I thought James had left some of that naivete behind in seasons one and two but nope!ChrisJen shows James the Free Navy railguns that destroyed six Martian ships in seconds. She can't afford to think about the future of Ring transit until they end this war. Then she asks Holden how well he knows Camina Drummer. ChrisJen needs an ally, preferably a Belter, with lots of ships and guns. Right now, Camina fits the bill. Bobbie DraperBobbie's in the bar on Ceres Station, in civvies, when she sees Amos stumble in. He's got scratches and glitter on his neck and just been fucked hair. Bobbie's been trying to forget how much she hates politics. She doesn't think they'll lose or win, that their grandchildren will still be fighting over the same things a hundred years from now. Amos tells Bobbie that Holden disarmed the nuke and Bobbie just laughs. Amos doesn't know what he's fighting for and Bobbie says in the end all you can do is fight for your people. Which is something that Naomi echoes later in the episode. Amos finally decides to go back to the Roci after one more trip to the brothel. He invites Bobbie and ew… Clarissa MaoClarissa tells James that the UNN will reinforce the Roci's hull with carbon silicate lace plating. It's some kind of new armor that's used on UNN One. It came from protomolecule research which reminds Clarissa of her dad who did terrible things with the protomolecule to ‘ensure the survival of our species'. Stuff like this makes him seem right and that makes Clarissa uneasy. She tells James that Amos went out to the station and doesn't know when he'll be back. Clarissa stumbles after packing suits and helmets away. This is probably related to using her mods in the X-ray bonus content last week. Naomi NagataNaomi is listening to a message from Dr. Elvi Okoye. The doctor concludes that many of the ship disappearances in the data were similar to the Barkeith. She thinks the data suggests that there is a mass energy threshold that comes before or even triggers these disappearances. All of this makes using the Rings dangerous. James says that Avasarala needs to see this data, that it's ‘bigger than the war'. I don't think Avasarala will agree with that, but whatever, James. Naomi's looking at the news feeds and laughs. But she's not laughing at James - though she could - she's laughing with joy at the news of Camina Drummer bringing food and supplies to Ceres Station. Camina DrummerCamina is arguing with an UNN officer on Ceres Station that wants to board each one of Camina's ships, pilot them into Ceres and conduct a search for Free Navy partisans or Belters with warrants. Avasarala interrupts the connection and lets Drummer and her ships through. They continue to talk, as Avasarala tries to build rapport with a very resistant Camina. “A century of oppression made Marco Inaros inevitable.” Avasarala invites Camina to her ship to talk more but Camina declines. “The Belters here are hungry and I have food. I'm here for them, not you,” she says and ends the call. Josep's limb did not grow well. It will have to be removed and surgery done to prepare for a prosthetic. Camina gets a message from Naomi on her hand terminal. Naomi had just seen the report on the news feed. This is before James spoke to Avasarala and before anyone asked Naomi to get Camina to fight with ChrisJen. Michio and Josep decide to stay on Ceres Station while Camina goes on to fight the Free Navy. Camina tells them that she loved them because they were builders. She wanted to build something with them. Naomi is waiting for Camina outside her ship. They have some awkward small talk and you can tell that Camina wants to hug Naomi but doesn't for some reason. She invites Naomi inside the Tynan. Naomi calls it a fine ship. She asks to meet Camina's family but they're gone. Camina goes through the list of losses she's had while saving the Rocinante or opposing Marco. Camina wants to know why Naomi came to see her. Holden asked her to appeal to Drummer so that she might fight with Avasarala against the Free Navy. Camina asks Naomi how she can fight with and live with inners, how she can pick their side over and over again. But we know that Naomi has not always picked their side. She most definitely picked the Belters when she gave Fred Johnson the protomolecule sample. And the crew members of the Roci who came from inner planets made her miserable about that for the better part of a season. Anyways, Naomi tells Camina that all we can do now is stand by the people we love. Camina says, “Fuck you, you self-righteous shit,” but finally hugs her. Something that Naomi said must have gotten through to Camina because she does agree to meet with ChrisJen and set terms. Will the Belters be remembered after the war is over? ChrisJen promises they will. Camina's people will not take orders from ChrisJen. They shake hands and an alliance is born. OutroAnd that's everything the girls, women, and non-binary people did in The Expanse season six, episode five, “Why We Fight”. That's also it for The Women of The Expanse podcast. Thanks for listening. 

Let's find out what the girls, women, and non-binary people of The Expanse did in season six, episode four, called, “Redoubt”.To tell me what you think about the show, you can tweet @ blackgirlsquee or email blackgirlsquee@gmail.com and put Women of The Expanse in the subject line.  IntroductionWelcome to The Women of The Expanse podcast. I'm your host, Didi. There's no space battle in “Redoubt” but we do get space pirates fighting for booty. That's not nothing. We pick up where we left off from the previous episode and deal with the fallout of some serious decisions made by one Rocinante captain. Belters don't want the joint UN-MCRN fleet to occupy Ceres Station even though they desperately need the aid.  And  Filip is still deciding what kind of man he wants to be, for the fifty-millionth time. There's a lot going on in this episode, despite the lack of high-octane action like we saw in “Force Projection.” And we haven't even gotten to the cold open in Laconia yet. But we will. That said, let's find out what the girls, women, and non-binary people of The Expanse did in season six, episode four, called, “Redoubt”. CaraWe open the show at Xan's funeral. But the first thing we see is one of the protomolecule-made ships flying above Laconia. Cara is sitting by herself, listening to all the adults talking but not really understanding what they're saying. The teacher talks with her parents about how much everyone loved Xan and to let the school know if there's anything they can do to help. Two Laconians talk about the accident that killed Xan - a car came around the curve of a road too fast and hit Xan while he was playing. Looks like the driver will be given some lethal Laconian justice. Someone whispers about a firing squad. Then Cara's solitude gets interrupted by Admiral Winston Duarte. And all the book readers perked up at this sighting. He does that thing that some folks do when they're so focused on a goal or idea. They make everything around them about that one idea or goal, even a little child's grief over their sibling. Duarte compares Cara's loss of Xan to his loss of the dream of Mars. Then it turns into some kind of nationalistic pitch for Laconia. He's basically Marco Inaros with less yelling and more cunning. At the end of his spiel, Cara's actually comforting and encouraging him to keep trying to achieve his dream. It's incredibly manipulative but reveals a lot about Duarte. Cortazar rushes into the funeral looking lost. He tells Duarte that his new coordination protocol just returned a coherent reply pattern. Duarte tells Cortazar to show him and they leave the funeral as the scientist tells the admiral that he thinks he can turn it on, whatever it is. Cara's kid logic got something a little different from what Duarte intended from his speech about sacrifice. We see her take Xan's body out of the house, presumably so the strange dogs can ‘fix' him. Nico SanjraniNico's giving a speech to the Belters who survived the bombing from last episode. They're telling the people of Ceres Station not to sell their future for “the empty promise of safety”. They cast uncertainty on identifying who vented the water tanks but say that they all know who is building a future for the Belt! I don't get it, I thought Nico was smarter than to unconditionally support a man who left you to starve to death and then tried to blow up your station. Nico urges the people not to submit to the UN-MCRN for a ‘sip of water'. These Belters don't sound like the kind that Marco was making them out to be in the last episode. But then we know that Marco is full of shit. They say that the Belt will have peace again once the people from the inner planets leave. ChrisJen AvasaralaChrisJen's aide, Gareth, cuts the feed from Ceres Station, in frustration. He tells Avasarala that the bombs were Belter mining charges so they were obviously left there by Marco. Gareth wants to make the information public but Avasarala says no. Nico will declare it's a false flag, yet another lie from the inner planets. It's going to take more than that to turn them against Marco. Admiral Kirino reminds Avasarala that the MCRN is a navy not a police force. ChrisJen tells her that the Navy can't turn the tide of this war without allies in the Belt. Kirino disagrees and runs down the lost souls: 15 UN marines, 27 Martians and two new frigates out of commission. Kirino and MCRN Fleet Command want to head to the Ring, take out Marco's sentries, depower Medina Station and regain control of the Ring. Avasarala tells Kirino that rushing in to save face and ‘prove their manhood' is what Marco wants. Did we learn nothing from David Paster's headassery in season 5? Maybe Kirino didn't, she was busy doing Martian things. Kirino relays the message that Avasarala won't commit UN forces to a fight against Marco. Fleet Command says they'll do it on their own. This is a recipe for disaster that they don't need right now. It's like everybody is hunting for L's. First Marco, now the MCRN. Avasarala has grown from the woman who used to torture Belters with Earth's gravity to make them talk. She finally has some empathy for the Belters and you've got to wonder if it took those asteroids hitting Earth to knock some sense into her. Either way, it's good to see the growth and a shame that Mars doesn't want to listen. Monica StuartMonica is watching - or rather, filming, the burial of those who died in the Ceres Station bombing when Avasarala and her aide come in. Stuart tells a story about Darcy Okuda, a Specialist in the East Asian Trade Zone, and how she and one of the Sergeants were competitive swimmers. Gareth wants her to stop filming from her eye camera mod. Monica reminds them that Avasarala gave her full access. Avasarala agrees and leaves her to it. Later Monica shows Avasarala footage of that Belter squatter with the cat from the last episode. Avasarala doesn't like the footage at first because it makes Earth look weak. Monica thinks that's why it works. Because it makes Earthers and Belters look weak. Monica wants to inspire empathy from the inner planets. Naomi Nagata Naomi tells Holden that the damage assessment is done and sent to Amos to work on repairs. Holden tells her that the Joint Fleet has the Roci's flight plan. Naomi's going through the battle logs to collect any data on the Pella so she can give it to the fleet so they can find that ship. Oh god, I can see this being very useful to the MCRN if they get their hands on the data, and another headache for Avasarala. Holden probably wants to tell her that he disarmed the warhead that would have killed the Pella, but decides not to. After a confrontation with Amos, Holden finally confesses to Naomi that he disarmed the warhead aimed at the Pella. He couldn't be responsible for killing her kid. She says she's come to terms with the fact that if they win the war, Filip could die. She tried to save Filip and she failed. And instead of martyring herself in the name of motherhood, she left again. All she has left is knowing that she tried. I know a lot of people hate Naomi for being weak or for all the crying she did last season or for not being a ‘badass' like Bobbie and Drummer. But it's scenes like this that make me love her as a character even more. This is what The Expanse is so good at - making women characters who are three-dimensional, with great strengths and weaknesses that make sense for the lives they've lived. They're all so complex and that makes them more real. They don't have to be perfect to be great. Bobbie DraperBobbie's still mad about that dud missile. That's because no one on the Roci wants to tell her what Holden did. And it's probably a good idea that they don't. Because if they tell Bobbie that Holden missed an opportunity to end the war, it's going straight to Avasarala. She and Amos bond over missing the former pilot when one of his favorite songs starts playing. They work and sing and grieve at the same time. Multi-tasking! Clarissa MaoClarissa tells Amos what she found in the ship's weapon telemetry log. There's a record of Holden disarming the warhead. She says it's way above her pay grade and she's not trying to judge. Clarissa decides not to tell Bobbie about the disarmed warhead. But she does tell Holden that she was the one who brought it to Amos' attention. She tells him that when she saw James and Naomi on the Behemoth (in season three) walking unarmed into fire from Ashford. All the people that Clarissa's killed haunt her. She tells him not to feel bad about not killing someone. Rosenfeld GuoliangRosenfeld and Marco are getting a report on the Lauber and the Granicus. The Lauber is a wreck and will be abandoned. Their one repair skiff will be sent to the Pella. Marco wants the two top officers for the Lauber to be spaced and if the leader of the Granicus pleads for clemency they should get the same treatment. Filip has been reassigned to repairs. Rosenfeld meets with him and asks him to help Marco stay focused on the war instead of being distracted with his teenage antics. She wants Filip to give Marco support and counsel. Filip basically says she doesn't know Marco as well as she thinks. He threatens to shoot Rosenfeld and asks what Marco would do about it. “I don't know. Feel really guilty about it, then send money to my family, pretend it's remorse.” She may or may not know Marco as well as she thinks she does. But she's got Filip's number, every digit. Filip can't say shit to her and goes back to the repair job. Rosenfeld gives another report to Marco. The leaders of the Lauber were spaced, the leader of the Granicus was not. She tells him that she assumed that the second order was rhetorical. She says the punishment would have made Marco look scared and weak. Marco balks at the insubordination. Rosenfeld says someone has to talk to him this way; all the others that did are dead or picking up trash. If they win, Rosenfeld wants to be Governor of Medina Station. She feels like she's earning it. They toast in agreement. Camina DrummerDrummer and the combined Tynan-Inazami crew raid the supply depot. But a group of guards shoot at them. They're expecting more guards to board when a bomb goes off. It displaces one of the large crates and it falls on Josep's arm. Michio's a medic so she leaves the ship and amputates the arm so he can get free.Camina orders comms to open a wideband channel. And she records a message for “the traitor, the coward, Marco Inaros. You hunted me and mine and still we are here… unbent, unbroken, unbowed. And you? You are nothing.” She ends her dragging with the phrase, “Live shamed and die empty.” I'd just like to send that to all the conservatives in Congress and the Supreme Court. Of course, they don't feel shamed or any other emotions but I do hope they die empty. OutroThat's it for this episode of The Women of The Expanse podcast. To tell me what you think about the show, you can tweet @ blackgirlsquee or email blackgirlsquee@gmail.com and put Women of The Expanse in the subject line. Voice Memos are cool too. Thanks for listening. 

This is not the final Saturday of 2021, but this is the final Saturday edition of Charlottesville Community Engagement for this two thousandth and twenty-first year of the common era. There’s been nothing common about this year, or any other, for that matter. This newsletter and podcast seeks to point out items of note, though it’s up to you to decide if there’s a tune. I’m your host, Sean Tubbs.This newsletter and podcast is supported by readers and listeners. Sign up for a regular update on what’s happening in the community, and decide later whether to pay! On today’s show:An update on the pandemic including a recommendation related to the Johnson and Johnson vaccineAn Albemarle Supervisor has concerns about the MPO hiring a consultant to craft a strategic plan Albemarle is considering three software platformsThe Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society explains its Race and Sports initiative and how it advances the study of the era of school desegregation In today’s first Patreon-fueled shout-out:Algorithms know how to put songs and artists together based on genre or beats per minute. But only people can make connections that engage your mind and warm your heart. The music on WTJU 91.1 FM is chosen by dozens and dozens of volunteer hosts -- music lovers like you who live right here in the Charlottesville area. Listener donations keep WTJU alive and thriving. In this era of algorithm-driven everything, go against the grain. Support freeform community radio on WTJU. Consider a donation at wtju.net/donate.Pandemic updateOn Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control endorsed a recommendation that individuals should receive the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine over the Johnson and Johnson shot. Both Moderna and Pfizer use messenger RNA. Still, the CDC recommends any vaccine in the face of another surge of cases nationally and internationally. (CDC release)“In general, the mRNA vaccines by Pfizer and Moderna should be used in preference over Johnson and Johnson’s vaccine,” said Dr. Costi Sifri, the director of hospital epidemiology at the University of Virginia Health System.”Dr. Sifri said the new preference is due to new information that shows the possibility of higher rates of blood clotting than was previously known. “Still, it is a rare event but they are higher and it led to the change in stance,” Dr. Sifri said. The Blue Ridge Health District announced Friday that the Johnson and Johnson shot will only be offered a first dose but boosters will no longer be provided at community-based vaccination events or in mobile vaccination clinics. They will still be available at the community vaccination center at Seminole Square while supplies last. Dr. Sifri said those who have had the booster of the Johnson and Johnson should monitor for any symptoms of blood clots such as shortage of breath. He said UVA Health is recommending those who have not had the J&J booster select either the Moderna or Pfizer when they go in for a booster. Two-thirds of Virginians have now received enough doses to be considered fully vaccinated, or 5.7 million people. So far, only 1.7 million of Virginians have had a booster or third dose. “This is the time now to get your booster,” Dr. Sifri said. “The time for getting boosters to prepare yourself for the holiday season is starting to run out. It takes a little bit of time for that booster to take effect and to boost your immune system to encounter what it may encounter along the way.” As of yesterday, the seven-day average for vaccines administered is at 42,631 shots a day. The seven-day average for new cases was 2,760 a day and the percent positivity is 8.6 percent. The next set of numbers in Virginia will come out on Monday. Dr. Sifri said he expects the surge to continue.“We are anticipating that we’re going to see more cases and I think the likelihood that’s going to translate into more hospitalizations and deaths,” Dr. Sifri said. “We’re starting to see modeling information from the CDC that is warning of that possibility so we are concerned about that. That’s similar to what we saw last year as well.”The difference this year is a supply of vaccines. To inquire about vaccination opportunities at the UVA Health System, call 434-297-4829. You can also visit the Virginia Department of Health site at vaccinate.virginia.gov. Albemarle County softwareAlbemarle County’s procurement office has identified that the firm Granicus will be awarded a sole-source contract for a community engagement platform unless other vendors come forward. In a notice dated December 17, procurement officials state that Granicus “is the only source practically available” and the platform Bang the Table is mentioned. Their website lists it as “a platform to listen, inform, measure, and build community” and also has a helpful online assistant known as Eddie the Engager. Other vendors have until December 28 or the contract will be awarded. In similar procurement notices, Yardi Systems has a sole source award for the Breeze Premier platform for property management and that closing date is December 27. Lexis Nexis Systems has a sole source award that closes on Monday for the Accurint Virtual Crime Center which is touted as a way for law enforcement to obtain “a comprehensive view of people’s identities.”New transportation personnelTwo new faces joined the virtual table at the December 7 meeting of the Charlottesville-Albemarle Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Policy Board. The federally-mandated body consists of two Albemarle Supervisors, two Charlottesville City Councilors, and the head of the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Culpeper District. That’s now Sean Nelson, who became District Engineer in mid-October replacing John Lynch. “I’m glad to be a part of this team here,” Nelson said. “I look forward to continuing to keep things going the way John Lynch did and just hold the steering wheel and carry us in to the future. I appreciate being here and plan to be an active participant.” Ted Rieck is the new director of Jaunt after a period running a similar agency in Tulsa, Oklahoma. “Really happy to be here in Charlottesville,” Rieck said. “As you all know, this is great community and a great part of the country. I look forward to hopefully being a contributor and a partner to all of you as we development transportation and transit in the area.”MPO Strategic Plan?Staffing shortages at the Thomas Jefferson Planning District have meant some delays in work that transportation staff had expected to work on. Director of Planning and Transportation Sandy Shackleford said planners are focused on what has to be done. “We are preparing for things like our long-range transportation plan and that we’re going to be able to do a good job with that,” Shackleford said. “It does mean that there are some projects that we just haven’t been able to pursue for right now like focusing on how we can better integrate climate action initiatives into our long-range transportation plan process.”Shackleford said another item that will be delayed will be the creation of a strategic plan for the MPO. She suggested additional funding could be placed in an existing item would outsource that work rto a consultant. That idea drew the concern of Albemarle Supervisor Ann Mallek. “This makes me very nervous that we’re going to turn over something as particular and local as our strategic planning to some consultant who probably has no familiarity with us at all,” Mallek said. TJPDC Director Christine Jacobs said the plan already had been to spend $25,000 on a consultant to do the plan, but no firms responded at that price. The new idea is to increase that amount by using funds that have not gone to pay a TJPDC staff member. Shackleford said no other MPO in Virginia has a strategic plan. Mallek suggested waiting until the local elected bodies are sat and select new MPO members. The MPO Policy Board will next discuss the matter in January. Julia Montieth, a land use planner at the University of Virginia’s Office of the Architect, said the pandemic has delayed creation on a master plan called the Grounds Plan. “We ended up putting the project on hold until post-COVID or post-better understanding of COVID,” Monteith said. “But one of the things that we did during that year was we did some enabling projects in-house that we felt we were capable of doing to inform the plan. That lowered our fees once we got to hiring the consultants.” Take a look at the 2008 Grounds Plan here You’re reading Charlottesville Community Engagement. Time for a second Patreon-fueled shout-out:Winter is here, and now is the time to think about keeping your family warm through the cold Virginia months. Make sure you are getting the most out of your home with help from your local energy nonprofit, LEAP. LEAP wants you and yours to keep comfortable all year round, and offers FREE home weatherization to income- and age-qualifying residents. If you’re age 60 or older, or have an annual household income of less than $74,950, you may qualify for a free energy assessment and home energy improvements such as insulation and air sealing. Sign up today to lower your energy bills, increase comfort, and reduce energy waste at home!Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society’s Race and Sports projectThe Brown vs. Board of Education ruling in 1954 led to the eventual desegregation of public schools. For many schools created for Black students, that ended an era for beloved institutions. That’s the case with Charlottesville and Jackson P. Burley High School. Dr. Shelley Murphy is the chair of the board of the Albemarle-Charlottesville Historical Society, which has been working on collecting more oral histories as part of a project called Race & Sports: The Desegregation of Central Virginia Public High School Athletics.“Our goal is to collect 50 to 60 interviews from those in our local communities who were young students at that time, many of whom were in the athletics who desegregated the first teams at Lane and Albemarle high schools and some of whom went on to the University of Virginia to play teams there.”Murphy and others presented their work on November 28 to as part of the Sunday Sit-In series put on by AARP Virginia. You can watch the event on their YouTube page. Former City Councilor and historian George Gilliam is one of the participants in the project. He provided some historical context. “So in 1954 in the case of Brown v. Board of Education, the United States Supreme Court ruled that racially segregated schools were unconstitutional,” Gilliam said. “That put Virginians into a box because Virginians had adopted a state constitution in 1902 that provided ‘white and colored children shall not be taught in the same school.’” Virginia resisted the directive even after a reaffirmation in 1955 that ordered desegregation happen with “all deliberate speed.” “And after two years, some Charlottesville residents got frustrated and finally brought suit against the Charlottesville School Board seeking admittance of Black children to all-white schools,” Gilliam said. “The Virginia General Assembly then sprung into action enacting a package of laws providing that among other things that any school that desegregates, whether voluntarily or pursuant to court order, is to be seized by the Governor and closed.”Gilliam said this era is known as Massive Resistance because the state government refused to comply with the law. He said in the fall of 1958, the state closed Lane High School when it appeared some Black students would be admitted. The Massive Resistance laws were determined to be unconstitutional.“In 1959 the parties reached a compromise,” Gilliam said. “The schools agreed to ease Black students into the previously all-white student bodies achieving full desegregation but not until the fall of 1967.”For this period, Jackson P. Burley High School remained open for several years while the transition took place. This is where athletics come in. “Charlottesville’s Lane High for white students and Burley High for Black students both had championship football teams,” Gilliam said. “The high school for white students had a 53-game streak during which they were undefeated. And Burley, the high school for Black students had an entire season where they were not only undefeated and untied, they were not even scored upon!”Gilliam said the legacy of the Burley Bears was threatened with the order to desegregate. UVA historian Phyllis Leffler said telling that story is crucial to understanding many of the dynamics of the time in a way that transcends the legal framework. “The Race and Sports inserts the voices of those who lived through a critical time in our local and national history,” Leffler said. “Those voices of Black and white athletes and what they went through are in danger of being lost. So many of the people we would have liked to speak with are no longer with us so it is imperative to document this period now with those who have stories to tell.”Leffler said a common assumption is that sports was seen as a way to bring the community together, but some of the stories paint a different picture. “We are still living the consequences of racial inequities that go back 400 years,” Leffler said. “This project will hopefully help bring our divided communities together by honestly looking at the costs and benefits of desegregation.”Late last year, Jackson P. Burley High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  Support the program!Special announcement of a continuing promo with Ting! Are you interested in fast internet? Visit this site and enter your address to see if you can get service through Ting. 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Alexander den Store den nya grekiska armén på export. I sin fars anda tog han sikte mot det Achaemediska imperiet och deras ledare Darius III. Slaget vid Issus är egentligen det andra slaget i den här första kampanjen som pågick från 334 fk. till 330 till dess att Persepolis gav upp striden och Darius III tog till flykten.Alexander har med sig har han en armé som består av peltaster, hopliter, och makedonskt, kavalleri, samt stor mängd ingenjörer och belägringsmaskiner. Det första slaget vid Granicus 334 innebar att Darius III förlorade mycket av den maktbas han byggt upp med lokala satraper i den västra delen av sitt rike. Dock var Darius IIIs flotta inte besegrad, och några marina styrkor hade Alexander i princip inte alls att tillgå i detta skede. Vid Issus hade Darius nu chansen att vända utvecklingen.I detta avsnitt av Militärhistoriepodden samtalar Martin Hårdstedt och Peter Bennesved om Alexander den stores krigsföring och slaget vid Issus.Sist Militärhistoriepodden var i den antika världen behandlade vi Peloponnesiska krigen och de persiska invasionerna. Krigföringen som Peter och Martin diskuterade var den så kallade hoplitkrigföringen, ett slags tungt infanteri med, till en början medborgarsoldater. Mot slutet av peloponnesiska kriget, som i princip var ett inbördeskrig mellan de grekiska stadsstaterna började det här mönstret dock ändras. De grekiska härarna blev mer blandade, och framförallt introducerades ett lätt och mer rörligt infanteri kallat peltasterna. Även kavalleri började användas under den här tiden.Slaget vid Issus är egentligen det andra slaget i den här första kampanjen som pågick från 334 fk. till 330 till dess att Persepolis gav upp striden och Darius III tog till flykten. Det första slaget vid Granicus 334 innebar att Darius III förlorade mycket av den maktbas han byggt upp med lokala satraper i den västra delen av sitt rike. Dock var Darius IIIs flotta inte besegrad, och några marina styrkor hade Alexander i princip inte alls att tillgå i detta skede. Vid Issus hade Darius nu chansen att vända utvecklingen.Den persiska hären lär ha varit betydligt större än Alexanders, men det fält där Darius bestämde sig för att bjuda till batalj var egentligen inte till hans stora armés fördel. Men den defensiva positionen bakom floden gav illusionen om att läget var fördelaktigt för Darius, eftersom Alexanders kavalleri och tunga infanteri skulle stöta på stora problem om de skulle försöka ta sig upp för flodbankerna. Ett klassiskt slag följde, men många frågor kvarstår vad gäller Alexanders taktik och agerande vid Issus, såväl som vid de andra slagen. Gränsen mellan dårskap och genialitet förblir tunn i fallet Alexander.Bild Alexander mosaiken, Faunhuset, , Pompeii. Fotograferad av Berthold Werner, Naples National Archaeological Museum, See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cette semaine Dossiers Bizarres vous amène sur la mer pour deux histoires fascinantes, dérangeantes etnbsp; épouvantable de naufrage, de disparition d'équipage, de complot et même de canibalisme! L'histoire du naufrage du Granicus se déroule sur l'Île d'Anticosti en 1828. Un équipage désespéré tente de survivre. Le mystère du Mary Celeste en 1872 demeure une histoire sans explications claires encore aujourd'hui après la disparition sans raisons apparentes de son équipage. Laissez vous promener sur les eaux sombres et mystérieuses de ces deux histoires avec Dossiers Bizarres!

In this episode, we speak to Jeffery Goodman of Granicus to discuss STR ordinances and how they affect our communities, and considerations when formulating them.

Resident-centric government. Tom Spengler, Chief Executive Officer of Rock Solid Technologies, joined the podcast to discuss how local governments use technology to improve access and transparency. He talked about his time leading Granicus and the early days of getting organizations to stream and archive their meetings. He also shared his thoughts on future trends and technology to encourage resident engagement with local government meetings. Host: Kirsten Wyatt

Episode Timestamps: *(3:54) Christelle Flahaux, Head of Marketing, FortressIQ*(6:02) Jamie Domenici, CMO, LogMeIn*(6:47) Susan Ganeshan, CMO, Granicus*(9:20) Dave Kellogg, Principal, Dave Kellogg Consulting*(13:18) Norman Guadagno, CMO, Acoustic*(16:14) Alex Rosemblat, CMO, Datadog*(18:22) Jay Lee, CMO, Avalara*(20:50) Jim Sinai, SVP Marketing, Procore Technologies*(22:42) Josh Todd, CMO, Mindbody*(25:33) Erica Chan, Head of Brand and Marketing, North America B2B, Alibaba*(29:00) Sydney Sloan, CMO, SalesLoft*(31:10) Brian Kardon, CMO, InVision SponsorDemand Gen Visionaries is brought to you by Qualified.com, the #1 Conversational Marketing platform for companies that use Salesforce and the secret weapon for Demand Gen pros. The world's leading enterprise brands trust Qualified to instantly meet with buyers, right on their website, and maximize sales pipeline. Visit Qualified.com to learn more. LinksFind parts one, two, and threeFollow Ian on TwitterConnect with Ian on LinkedInwww.caspianstudios.com

Shawn Pillow is the Director of Sales Enablement at Granicus. Shawn is passionate about sales excellence and how psychology affects human behavior. In this episode, we talk about: The Forgetting Curve and why it matters for your professional development The impermanence of memory Unwinding bad sales habits His favorite books and resources for salespeople This podcast is brought to you by Postal.io, A Curated Experience Marketing Platform that Helps You Cut Through the Noise. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to grow this show and find the best guests possible for you. Follow The Podcast: Apple/Spotify: Millennial Sales Twitter: @TommyTahoe Instagram: @TommyTahoe YouTube: TommyTahoe Website: Millennialmomentum.net

Shawn Pillow is the Director of Sales Enablement at Granicus. Shawn is passionate about sales excellence and how psychology affects human behavior. In this episode, we talk about: The Forgetting Curve and why it matters for your professional development The impermanence of memory Unwinding bad sales habits His favorite books and resources for salespeople This podcast is brought to you by Postal.io, A Curated Experience Marketing Platform that Helps You Cut Through the Noise. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to grow this show and find the best guests possible for you. Follow The Podcast: Apple/Spotify: Millennial Sales Twitter: @TommyTahoe Instagram: @TommyTahoe YouTube: TommyTahoe Website: Millennialmomentum.net

In this episode, Steve shares examples and creative ideas, such as getting a musician, to increase engagement on his younger constituents in boards and commissions. Steve McShane is the Salinas City Councilman and currently serves as Chair of the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments and the Monterey Bay Air Resources District. Steve is the Salinas Valley Food and Wine Festival founder and the Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit. Tom Spengler interviews Steve; Tom is the CEO of Rock Solid Technologies with the mission to partner with local governments to amplify civic engagement. Previously, as the founding CEO at Granicus, Tom led the company from 0 to 1,300 customers, becoming the market leader in cloud software for the government.Connect with them on LinkedIn: Steve McShane: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevemcshane/Tom Spengler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomspengler/

If there had been a different outcome to the Battle of Granicus, we might never have heard about Alexander the Great. Taking place in 334 BC, this was his first major victory against the Persian Empire. In this episode, Tristan is joined by Adrian Goldsworthy to discuss Alexander and his tactics right at the beginning of his campaign, before he had built up his formidable reputation. Adrian is a historian and novelist who specialises in Ancient Roman history. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode features an interview with Susan Ganeshan, CMO of Granicus.Susan is a multiple-time CMO with an impressive 25-year marketing career that includes leadership roles at Clarabridge, newBrandAnalytics, and Deloitte Consulting.On this episode, Susan discusses the unique challenges and opportunities that come with selling exclusively to government entities. She also expands on her career-long objective to convert leads faster, why she says there is no silver bullet in demand gen, and her philosophy that you have to do everything right.Key TakeawaysThere is no silver bullet in demand gen, which is why every component of the funnel must be done right.If you don't have a highly functioning BDR team,  you might as well take your leads and throw them into a lead graveyard. Beware of treadmill marketing. Get off the treadmill of constantly producing one small thing at a time, and create a strategy.Quotes“I have a philosophy on demand gen and my catchphrase is ‘there is no silver bullet.’ There's no one thing you can do that will make an amazing demand gen cycle, so you have to do everything right. You have to think of the entire funnel from top to bottom…and everything in that cycle has to be pristine. If there's even a little bit of fray on that thread, it will break. There’s no silver bullet, you have to do it all right.” “When you don't have a highly functioning BDR team–and I've talked to hundreds of CMOs about this–you might as well take your leads and throw them into a lead graveyard. Because salespeople don't have the diligence or the time to follow up in the way a BDR team does, and have a multi-touch cadence and that practice of continuing to go after those hot leads. So I would say that the people-spend that is probably most important to me is that BDR function.”“When you have a hot lead, it has a half-life, and you have to catch them while they're hot. That's been my objective as a CMO for a long time is to really focus on the speed at which we're talking to these people, catching them while they're thinking of us. The cool thing about Qualified is that when someone visits our website, we can use the Qualified workflow and logic to understand what pages they landed on...Qualified routes that person to a live conversation and my BDRs can start the conversation with them instantly.”“What we've found is that when someone requests a demo, about 10% of those are going to turn into opportunities. When someone comes through Qualified, it's 25%. It's remarkable.”“Memories are short. Catching someone in real time while the information is fresh and top of mind can make a dramatic difference in the overall conversion metrics."“You’ve got to do everything right, but don't let that overwhelm you. Start tackling one thing at a time, but make sure it's all strung together. There is no silver bullet. Don't let sales tell you that if only they had a single one-pager that they could get the deal done because they will keep telling you that.”“I call it treadmill marketing, when you are constantly producing one little small thing for sales, but it's not being reused or scalable in any way in the organization. And you're on the treadmill, you're running, running, running, but you're going nowhere. Get off the treadmill, create a strategy, and make sure it goes all the way through the funnel and pulls the string tight. Make sure it's consistent.”SponsorDemand Gen Visionaries is brought to you by Qualified.com, the #1 Conversational Marketing platform for companies that use Salesforce and the secret weapon for Demand Gen pros. The world's leading enterprise brands trust Qualified to instantly meet with buyers, right on their website, and maximize sales pipeline. Visit Qualified.com to learn more.LinksFollow Ian on TwitterConnect with Ian on LinkedInFollow Susan on TwitterConnect with Susan on LinkedIn

Cherie Jzar, AICP, has worked in more than a few areas of planning — from airport, transit, and comprehensive planning to community outreach and engagement. Now she's bringing her expertise to a new type of work: building more equitable policies and practices as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator for Gastonia, North Carolina. Listen as she speaks with APA editor in chief Meghan Stromberg about her work experience, who's inspired her along the way, and the insights she's gleaned from centering her career on social justice. Episode URL: https://planning.org/podcast/the-city-making-process-gets-focused-on-diversity-equity-inclusion-in-this-planners-work/ This episode is brought to you by Granicus

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In this short series, we’re talking all about Citizen Engagement. I’ll be highlighting some of the innovators in local government leveraging available tools to better engage with the communities they serve. Our goal is to expose more local governments to the tools available to help by efficiently providing useful information about some of the leading products out there. We’d love it if you could spend less time finding and researching products and hopefully get to launching your digital efforts to engage with your residents more quickly. Stay tuned for more episodes on innovators in local government across the globe. Read the Guide.More info: Featured government: Clay County, FloridaGovernment Guests: Samantha Radomski, Administrative and Web Content SpecialistFeatured Maker: GranicusMaker Guest: John DuckwitzVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

In our final episode of Season 2, Alix and Carmella offer a quick-fire selection of stories on the custom of the sea. TRANSCRIPT https://castinglotspod.home.blog/2024/02/24/s2-e13-sea-part-iv---fun-on-boats/ CREDITS With thanks to Emily for transcription help. Written, hosted and produced by Alix Penn and Carmella Lowkis. Theme music by Daniel Wackett. Find him on Twitter @ds_wack and Soundcloud as Daniel Wackett. Logo by Riley. Find her on Twitter and Instagram @tallestfriend. Casting Lots is part of the Morbid Audio Podcast Network. Network sting by Mikaela Moody. Find her on Bandcamp as mikaelamoody1. BIBLIOGRAPHY Boger, J. (1805). ‘Plympton, July 4, 1805’, London Gazette, 6 July, p. 869. Available at: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/15821/page/869 Boréale 138. (2019). Radio-Canada, 31 October. Available at: https://ici.radio-canada.ca/premiere/emissions/boreale-138/segments/chronique/140347/bateau-naufrage-anticosti-granicus-cannibalisme-cote-nord Bossé, G.R. (2003). The macabre discovery of the wreck of The bark Granicus, on the Island of Anticosti, during the winter and spring of 1828-1829. Available at: http://www.geocities.ws/grbosse.geo/granicus/granicus.html ‘Charlotte de Berry’. (2021). Wikipedia. Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlotte_de_Berry Chronicles of the Sea. (1838). ‘Loss of H.M.S. Nautilus’, Chronicles of the Sea, 13 October, pp. 1-6. Available at: https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=gwUHAAAAQAAJ&dq=HMS%20Nauticus%201807&pg=PA369#v=onepage&q=HMS%20Nautilus%201807&f=false Coolopolis Montreal. (2013). ‘Cannibalism in Quebec’, Coolopolis, 6 May. Available at: http://coolopolis.blogspot.com/2013/05/cannibalism-in-quebec.html Drew, C. and D. Stout. (2000). ‘Survivors Tell of Submarine Horrors’, New York Times, 17 August. Available at: https://www.nytimes.com/2000/08/17/world/survivors-tell-of-submarine-horrors.html Foxe, E. (2004). Charlotte de Berry. 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(n.d.). Cap de la Table Lighthouse. Available at: https://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=1617 Lindridge, J. (1846). ‘Loss of H.M.S. Nautilus, Captain Palmer, January 5, 1807’ in Tales of Shipwrecks and Adventures at Sea. London: William Mark Clark, pp. 217-220. Available at: https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=rTFFAAAAYAAJ&dq=HMS%20Nauticus%201807&pg=PA217#v=snippet&q=HMS%20Nautilus%201807&f=false Nadeau, J. (2019). ‘Un cas de cannibalisme’, Le Devoir, 28 October. Available at: https://www.ledevoir.com/opinion/chroniques/565735/un-cas-de-cannibalisme Nikki. (2017). ‘Charlotte De Berry’, Pirate’s Quest, 17 March. Available at: https://www.piratesquest.co.uk/charlotte-de-berry/ O’Neill, J. (2016). ‘Stove Boats, Shipwrecks, and Cannibalism: The Perils of Westport Whaling Voyages’, Westport Historical Society, 29 November. Available at: https://wpthistory.org/2016/11/stove-boats-shipwrecks-and-cannibalism-the-perils-of-westport-whaling-voyages/ Rarick, E. (2008). Desperate Passage: The Donner Party’s Perilous Journey West. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Ricketts, B. (2014). ‘ANTICOSTI Island… A Writer’s Dream’, Mysteries of Canada, 30 October. Available at: https://mysteriesofcanada.com/quebec/anticosti-island/ Sailor’s Magazine. (1849). ‘Dreadful Suffering at Sea’, Sailor’s Magazine, 22(4), pp. 101-102. Available at: https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=NtQZAAAAYAAJ&lpg=RA4-PA101&dq=%22janet%22%20%22Hosmer%22%20%221849%22&pg=RA1-PA101#v=onepage&q=%22janet%22%20%22Hosmer%22%20%221849%22&f=false Simpson, B. (2003). Cannibalism and Common Law. London: A&C Black. Stone, G. (2008). ‘Cannibalism? A Difference of Opinion’, Westport Historical Society, 26 April. Available at: https://wpthistory.org/2008/04/cannibalism_a_d/ Stone, G. (2008). ‘Janet: the captain’s account’, Westport Historical Society, 26 April. Available at: https://wpthistory.org/2008/04/janet_the_capta/ Terrific Record. (1849). ‘Perils of the sea’, The Terrific Record, 45, pp. 714-715. Available at: https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=g_oEAAAAQAAJ&lpg=PA714&dq=%22janet%22%20%22Hosmer%22%20%221849%22&pg=PA714#v=onepage&q=%22janet%22%20%22Hosmer%22%20%22&f=false The 1805 Club. (n.d.). Commander John Sykes. Available at: https://www.thetrafalgarway.org/john-sykes Vanner, A. (2020). ‘Hell and high water: HMS Nautilus, 1807’, The Dawlish Chronicles, 21 February. Available at: https://dawlishchronicles.com/2020/02/21/hell-and-high-water-hms-nautilus-1807/ Wheeler, R. (2006). Palmer's Pilgrimage. Oxford: Peter Lang. Yolen, J. (2010). ‘Charlotte de Berry’ in Sea Queens. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge, pp. 55-58. Zajonc, T. (2014). ‘1807 - Nautilus Sloop’, Expedition Writer, 23 July. Available at: http://expeditionwriter.com/1807-nautilus-sloop/

Tragedies are something we all experience throughout the course of our lives. When a tragedy occurs, we have the choice to either count our blessings or count our pitfalls. Life is a matter of perspective, so when we count our blessings and find gratitude in a tragedy that is when we find our inner peace.Susan Ganeshan is the epitome of living a life full of gratitude.Susan is the Chief Marketing Officer of Granicus. Granicus is the leading provider of citizen engagement, technologies, and services for the public sector, helping governments come closer to the people they serve. They have the first and only civic engagement platform, which serves over 4,500 government organizations connecting more than 220 million people.In this episode, Susan shares genuinely with us about her life, her legacy, and her gratitude practice. Listen to this episode and learn about:- Susan giving credit and thanks to her brother, Dean (2:53)- Confidently taking on difficult challenges (7:57)- The power of gratitude journaling (15:21)- What's next for Susan (22:53)- The legacy that Susan is forging (28:14)- Susan's loving message to her Mother (32:29)- Closing remarks of gratitude from Susan (35:44)Links:- Connect with Susan on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-ganeshan-088129/- Granicus - https://granicus.com

In this interview with Tom Spengler, Executive Chairman at PrimeGov, we're talking about how to scale your startup... Tom is PrimeGov's, Executive Chairman. He has over 20 years of domain experience as the Co-founder and former CEO of Granicus from 1999 to 2015. Tom is passionate about improving government through technology and has helped bring several marketing leadings products to market over the past 20 years. Tom also sits on the Board of Directors for a number of technology companies including Propylon and Ascendify. Bio: https://www.primegov.com/tom-spengler Key talking points: Best decision their team made after their series A What to focus on 12-18 mo after raising capital OR when scaling quickly How the CEO role changes through business growth Talking through Tom's favorite stages of growth How to build a recruiting culture and the questions to find the right talent What to consider when designing compensation and diversity philosophies When to hire key executives/leaders and which executives to hire The biggest differences between company building in AZ and SF #1 piece of advice for company builders

There's a scientific reason why cramming for exams doesn't help you learn. It's called the forgetting curve. If you want to train your SDRs, you have to help them conquer the forgetting curve with a few learning strategies… I had a chance recently to talk with Shawn Pillow, Director of Sales Enablement at Granicus, about the antidote for the forgetting curve. What we talked about: You forget 90% of what you learned within 24 hours Spaced, continuous learning is the antidote for forgetting Active recall is the key to continuous learning Tips for creating a culture of learning (hint: reward your reps) Check out this resource we mentioned during the podcast: Shawn learned about so much about human behavior from his professor Dan Ariely For more engaging sales conversations, subscribe to The Sales Engagement Podcast on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or on our website.

Learn how Alexander won his first clash with the Persian army, in a cavalry battle on the banks of a river in what is now northwestern Turkey.

Tijdens deze aflevering volgen we Alexander langs de kust van Anatolië op zijn doortocht naar de Levant. De Gordiaanse knoop en Cilicische poort komen voorbij, en Alexander raakt in coma. Ook wordt de slag bij de Granicus en de slag bij Issus verslagen. Hier vind je een link naar de website.Hier vind je een link naar de Facebookpagina.

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It is 334, and Alexander has crossed the Hellespont, what will await him and his army in the new vast expanses of the Persian Empire.Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/ApocHistorySources for the Episode.By the Spear: Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian Empire (Ancient Warfare and Civilization) By Ian WorthingtonA Companion to Ancient Macedonia by Joseph Roisman and Ian WorthingtonA History of Macedonia by R. Malcolm Errington Alexander the Great by R. Lane FoxPlutarch Translation - The Age of Alexander (Penguin Classics) by T. DuffIf you Wish to support us over at Patreon we would be forever thankful!https://www.patreon.com/apocalypsehistorySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Apocalypsehistory)

Steve Ressler, the founder of GovLoop, has a experience in the public sector and has held leadership roles at GovDelivery, Granicus, and Callyo.

Welcome back to The Emancipation Podcast Station - the place to hear about history researched and retold through the eyes of Middle school and HS students.   600 BCE - 600 CE Second-Wave Civilizations   Ancient Persia: 600 BCE -  Gabe - Ancient persia or the achaemenid persia which was called this because the ruler cyrus’s great great grandfather's name was achaemenid and he started as a small independant city under the medes for protection and then cyrus got in an argument with his grandfather Astyages and won taking over persia he then established a system by capturing and relocating and adding a power over every city by accomplishing this he claimed the name Cyrus the great Audrey - The Persians didn’t actually use the name “Persian”, instead they called themselves Aryans. They called where they lived Aran (there are other variations of the name) which make the modern version of the name, Iran, probably more accurate. This is similar to how the Greeks referred to their homeland as Hellas, while the name Greece was a Latin idea. Ben - Cyrus, the ruler of Persia then proceeded to conquer various empires such as the Median empire, the Lydian empire in around 540 BCE, and he eventually got his hands on the neo-babylonian empire in 539 BCE. But while Cyrus’s son Cambyses II is out trying to take hold of egypt and libya, another person comes along claiming to be bardiya, Cyrus’s second son. So Cambyses has to rush back to Persia to make sure the throne is not taken from him but dies on the way there. No one really knows how Cambyses or Cyrus died specifically though. (BTW note for other people, shahanshah is pronounced shaw-on-shaw) Ella - Cyrus was a military commander but he realized that he needed the regions he conquered to stay in good economic order if he wanted them to provide him with economic tribute revenues. To achieve his goals he left rulers in the areas that he conquered after he conquered them. Skylar - Persia was one of the greatest empire and civilization in the world. The Achaemenid empire at its peak had about 50 million people. Thats half of the people that were in the world at that time, according to historians. The Achaemenid Dynasty/empire ends when Greece unifies under Philip of Macedon in early to mid century bce. Alexander the Great wanted to mix their cultures but he dies so they split again. Emma - In ancient Mesopotamia when they conquered a nation they would break up their political and cultural systems so that they wouldn’t be a threat. Though when Cyrus came into power he switched it, allowing those he conquered to keep their separate societies in a tributary state. While it seemed like he was being kind, he most likely was trying to keep their loyalty. - Ethan - As Cambyses died in 522 BCE, he was succeeded by a general titled “Darius”. Darius claimed that he was slightly related to Cambyses II but many other people challenged Darius’s throneship. This resulted, in some places, rebellion against the Achaemenids. Darius soon made himself to be the clear ruler Persia and re established rule of the rebels. He also reorganized the empire into satrapies, and for each satrapy there would be a satrap. 600 CE Classical Greece:  Gabe - If you didnt know its called Classical Greece and Ancient Persia because Persia was in the Ancient Era and Greece is in the Classical era so Classical Greece cities were built between mountains in valleys and on coastal plain so by the sea there was a time somewhere around 1200 bce they were in this war called the trojan war there's a story of a huge horse called the trojan horse it was in these wars so in this war this guy named homer he said that people came from the sea while they were having the trojan war and they were attacking them and driving them off the coast so they built these city states called polis which were like fortified cities so the people could have protection Audrey - The Greek Peninsula has been settled by humans for thousands of years, but an important part of Greek history starts when the Mycenaean Empire falls and the Greek Dark Ages begin. It is called the “Dark Ages” because there really aren’t many historical records from that point in time, and that was around 1100-800 BC. The major events happened in the exiting of the Greek Dark Ages, and this is when things that Ancient Greece is really known for began, like the Oracle at Delphi and the Olympic Games. (if someone wants to explain these) Ben - The difference between sparta and athens was that in sparta social status wasn’t decided based on how much money you had or how smart you were, it was about your military ranking. The spartans political system was unique in that it had two kings that were from different families that ruled. But on the lower side of the political rankings was the helots. Helots were like slaves but had more freedom, helots still had families but they had to work for the state and couldn’t really do anything else. Helots were still considered owned but they were owned by the state. Helots were collected from the villages sparta pillaged. Emma - Greece’s structure was was pretty different from other societies at the time. While the desperate colonies(?) all recognized the “mother” city-state, they were all independent for the majority of the time. Their shared religion and culture was what gave them all a sense of unity. Ella - Ancient Greece was made up of many independent city states because of Greeces complicated geography. All of these communities were separated by mountains, hills, and water. Greece wasn't a unified nation, instead it was a bunch of connected communities that shared religion and beliefs. - Ethan - The kings of Sparta were priests of Zeus and they were included in a gerousia, or council of elders, which was the highest court of Sparta. Also, there was an executive committee consisting of 5 ephors which were chosen by the people, of the people. Skylar - The name Greece is not what people that live in Greece call it. They call it Hellas. Nowadays they don’t call it Greece and back in the “Ancient Greece” days they didn’t say Greece they said Hellas. The word Hellas comes from Hellen, viewed as the progenitor. The Hellastic people are the people that live in Greece. In late 6th century BCE Athens was the dominant economic power. Athens was full of wealth as silver was just founded in the mountains around the area. Athens had an amazing trading system with other Greek city-states. Trading with other city-states was super  important to Athens because it didn’t have the agricultural conditions to supply enough grain for its population. A series of laws were written and put in place by a statesman named Draco around 621 BCE. They didn’t stay too long because they were super harsh. Another man named Solon was called to change the laws, he created a series of laws that equalized political power. Hunter- Ancient Greece consisted of over hundreds of different independent city-states, somewhat due to the geography of Greece. Greece communities were separated by mountains, hills, and water. Rather than one large nation, Ancient Greece was more like a system of communities with a shared language and religion that sometimes led to a common sense of belonging.    600 BCE - 600 CE The rise and fall of empires:  Gabe - I'm going to start by saying an empire is a small city or state that claims a large amount of land which is usually broke up into provinces  empires rise and fall for different reasons they usually expand through military conquest which is how the romans the persians and the Maurya empire in india expanded but they progressed in different ways the Maurya empire political sabotage and religious conversion so the people turn against their own country Audrey - An empire forms when a ruler, that already controls some territory, gains control of more territory for whatever reason, and that could be from military tactics, a weak neighboring area or really anything like that. Once the ruler has that territory under their control, they gain land and people. With the power they now have, this ruler could tax the people for their own wealth and/or use them for a better army. The empire could then keep expanding in this way until it collapsed. Ben - After the fall of the Qin dynasty the Han empire began to rise because of all the power that was up for grabs. The Han dynasty began in 206 BCE. They revived the way of Confucianism to unite the people and give them more reasons to fight and become a larger empire. Han china started to fall in 2nd century CE and eventually reached its demise in 220 CE, it mainly fell because of a religious divide between the people and the natural disasters that caused food shortages which snowballed into a bad economy. Ella - Empires all grow for different reasons whether its strong military, political sabotage, or religious conversation, but the Romans were not out to conquer territory. They did get involved in several wars but after they defeated their enemies they would offer their victims a small amount of citizenship in return for loyalty to the Roman empire.    Emma - There are also several different factors that can lead to the fall of an empire. Each of these factors will usually reflect those that led to the rise of the empire. Things such as a economic collapse, the weakening of military forces, or the death/assassination of a leader are common causes of a fall. - Ethan - A common example of an empire falling is Persia. The Achaemenid empire had internal issues already but had structure still. In 334 BCE Alexander attacked and in 4 years general Darius the Third lied dead. He was actually killed by one of his own generals and when the throne lied empty Alexander took the reins. Skylar - The rise of empires is great everyone’s all happy, then usually right when everything gets normal, the empire falls for different reasons. Rather it’s they have no more money, they get taken over by another empire, or another reason. The Roman empire took hundreds of years to create. They had weak neighbors so it was easy for them to take over that area. Hunter-The fall of an empire can be because of an outbreak of war and rebellion, when an empire falls so does its military for a few months to years in which leaves them wide open for follow up attacks. Normally however when an empire is defeated it is overrun by the kingdom/empire that attacked. 600 BCE - 600 CE Empire of Alexander the Great:  Gabe - Alexander the great was kind of an i want everything kind of guy no but wherever he went he conquered very good at military strategy lets skip a little real quick after he died his successors made a coin with him on it with horns which were marking him as a deity which means he was a huge role model you could say a symbol of power he was the man people looked up to he was actually only 5 to round 5’8 but that was normal for them because they didn't eat as much meat as other empires. Audrey - Alexander III, better known as Alexander the Great, was 20 years old when his extremely short reign began, lasting only 12 years. For how short his reign was, Alexander was very successful, especially when it came to conquering. Just like his reign, Alexander’s life was very short, ending in 323 BC when he was only 32 years old. Some people say he died from alcohol poisoning, some say it was from direct poisoning, but it is likely that he could have died because of a disease. Ella - A man known as Philip of Macedon came to power in 359 BC. His father had previously been the king of Macedon. Both of his older brother died which left him to be a regent for his infant nephew. He eventually possessed full power and ended up taking over a large majority of Greek city-states. He went on to almost unify all of them. Ben - Philip is later killed at his daughter’s wedding, by his royal bodyguard Pausanias in 336 BCE at the capital of macedonia, Aegae. This caused his son alexander to take control of the large kingdom that philip left behind. The one who assassinated tried to run away to his associates outside but tripped on a vine and got killed by philips. bodyguards Emma - Shortly after his father’s death, Alexander was crowned king and he eliminated any potential threats to his rule. The Greek city-states were now under his control. He then began his conquest of the Persian Empire which his father Philip had been planning before his untimely demise. Skylar - in 5th century BCE Greece started with the Persian invasion and ended with Peloponnesian war. Alexander the Great was one of the most powerful conquers in human history. Alexander the Great started off by taking control over his father’s empire after his death. Alexander wanted to do what his father wanted to do before he died, which was conquer the persian empire. So he put one of his generals, Antipater in charger of Greece. Alexander leads his troops on the greatest adventures of all time. Alexander won the battle at Granicus river, then Issus, Darius the third tries to negotiate but Alexander kept saying no, he wants to be the king of Asia. Eventually darius and alexander meet at Guagamela and alexander wins again. Darius’ empire was falling and what making the falling more official is when alexander takes his troops to Achaemenid, which is the capital of Persepolis and alexander defeats them once again. - Ethan - After Alexander’s father’s death, Alexander started focusing on India. He won some battles before he made it to the Ganges River. He planned to cross the Ganges to get to the rest of India. His tired troops decided that it was to much work and that they were already tired so they refused to go. In the end they turned home, and in 323 BCE, Alexander died to, what was most likely, disease.  Hunter- In the Kingdom of Thrace, during the reign of Lysimachus- a successor of Alexander the Great who lived from 361 BCE to 323 BCE, a coin was issued. The coin had Alexander’s face with ram horns on each side of his crown, the ram horns were a symbol of an Egyption God known as Amun or Zeus, who is often combined with Amun- from whom Alexander claimed descent. Flanked with these horns, Alexander had the reputation of a Deity.     600 BCE - 600 CE Rise of Rome: 600 BCE -  Gabe - the Rome empire came to power when  a group of noblemen were like ok the king sucks he's out and so they kicked him out and made the two consuls which were two people which were pretty close to a king except one could veto the others actions this was so one person could not be oh so powerful They also split the people into plebeians and patricians which were plebeians being common folk and patricians being people of noble blood This was the roman republic    Audrey - Legend has it, Rome was named after Romulus, one of twin brothers that are abandoned and raised by a “she-wolf”. Eventually, Romulus kills Remus (his twin brother) and becomes the first king of Rome. Other historians now think that it was the other way around, that the city of rome needed a founding story, and the whole thing was just that, a story. Ben - Rome was founded in 753 BCE (even though it’s mostly a myth and most believe in was founded a little later). Rome then founds the Rome Republic, a state in central rome, making them a little more influential in 509 BCE. Then much later than that the Punic wars happened between Rome and Carthage and consisted of three wars. The first war took place from 264-241 BCE, the second from 218-201 BCE, and the third from 149-146 BCE. in total it lasted from 264 to 146. Rome ended up winning and destroying and conquering Carthage. Ella - The Romans did not plan to build an empire but it came upon them as they ran into conflict with the surrounding city-states, kingdoms, and empires. They had to find a way to use the territories they conquered.  Most of the places the Romans conquered were allowed to keep the political and cultural ways they had, the only requirement was that they provide soldiers for the Roman Empire. Emma - The politics of Rome reflected the structure of their society; it too was divided into the two social classes, patricians and plebeians. Those in the upper class were allowed to hold political office, and then become a senator, but those of the lower class were not. However, the plebeians were able gain more political influence over time. - Ethan - The political system of Rome was mainly based on military rank/power. The “Comitia Centuriata” which was named for the century, was pretty much a group of 100 soldiers. Although, this 100 person unit was the base amount of people, it was not always exact in real situations. Skylar - I’m going to talk about the Punic wars that went on between Rome and Carthage. The Punic wars consist of three major battles, The first one lasted 23 years, from 264 BCE-241 BCE. It was at Agrigentum it was over the island of Sicily. Rome wins most smaller battles. Then Carthage leaves. Rome wanted Carthage to pay them for the damages. Rome built a stronger navy. 240 to 248 BCE there was a Mercenary war. The second Punic war was between 218-201 BCE. The third and final war was between 149-146 BCE where Rome basically destroys Carthage, ending a 700 year long war. 8.Hunter- Rome went from a city in the middle of the italy peninsula to one of the strongest empires in history. 600 CE From Roman Republic to Roman Empire:  Gabe - in 27 bce a guy named augustus caesar came and was like nope im the ruler “emperor” so basically the king and he started an autocratic government which is where he was the guy who called all the shots he didn't expand rome much in his time but he did do some things that changed the political and economic structure of rome      Audrey - Gaius Julius Caesar’s life really marked the transition between the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire, even though, in his lifetime, Rome was still a republic and never actually considered an empire. The reason I say this is the unofficial time that the transition occurred is, that at the time of Julius Caesar, the Roman Republic’s structure very much resembled the structure of an empire, so it kind of seems like it already switched. Ben - Julius Caesar then illegally crosses the rubicon and most of rome’s senators choose to move over to greece. This causes a sort of civil war between rome and greece. After Julius crosses the rubicon the senators send a popular general Pompey to go fight with his soldiers but they decide to retreat because they thought julius’s army was unbeatable. Then the other senators also retreat, giving julius control of rome again. But it would be only a matter of time before the senators return to try and retake rome. Ella - Julius Caesar was assassinated, and in his will he stated that his nephew Octavian would be his adopted son. Too other men Antony and Lepidus were big supporters of Caesars and they got together with Octavian to form a triumvirate, which was known as the second triumvirate. Unlike the first triumvirate which was between Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus, this triumvirate had legal backing. These three men gained lots of power over the Roman republic. Emma -  The power he gained was not limited to the prolonged time in which he held office. A major part of it was that he now had complete control over the military, unlike before when the elected consuls served as commanders. He was also now the high priest, or Pontifex Maximus, and in charge of the census for taxation. He kept these powers by acting like they were still separate offices that could be held by someone else.  - Ethan - Roman money/currency wasn’t exactly economy based but politically based as well. Julius Caesar was the first emperor to put his face on currency and since then emperors of Rome have done this. Before Caesar, only deceased Romans and Roman gods were on currency. This strengthened the connection of the emperor and the economy while popularizing the current emperor. These emperors used this systems to popularize the next candidate they favored. Skylar - The Roman Empire began in 27 BCE when Augustus became the main ruler. Augustus is Julius Caesar’s adopted son. He never took the name king or emperor preferred to call himself princeps, first citizen, or primus inter pares. Augustus never expanded the territory because it was already as big as it could possibly get. 8.Hunter- The Roman Republic was a small city in Italy, after a large military growth and a gaining of power over many neighboring countries the Roman Republic quickly grew to the Roman Empire. 600 BCE - 600 CE The Roman Empire: Audrey - Pax Romana is a name that a two hundred year long time period is often referred to as, and it means “Roman Peace”. This name came from the time when Octavian was emperor, which was from 27 BCE to 180 CE. It was a relatively good time for the Roman Empire, even though there was still quite a bit of conflict it was really a pretty peaceful time hence the name. Gabe - it was a good time for the roman empire augustus caesar or Octavian had complete control over the military which was one of the ways he became the emperor But the romans liked the belief of having military governments temporary which is why He took control as a stand in governor of one of the provinces where the majority of roman legions were stationed giving him control over the military while still looking like he’s doing a favor for the people        Ella - Nero was a really bad guy. He was known for the fire in 64AD that a large amount of Romans died in. People think Nero started the fire to make room for a palace. Aside of that, he killed a lot of people including his own mom. He was also known for persecuting christians. Sometimes he would dip them in oil and set them on fire for a source of light in his garden.   Ben - After a few different anti-christian ruler come along, a new emperor decides to embrace christianity and his name was constantine. He was the first christian emperor and he even got baptised. Constantine also moves the capital more east and renames it to Constantinople. - Ethan - Augustus was followed by Tiberius who was Augustus’s step-son. Both had relatively long careers as emperors. Augustus had a career lasting close to 40 years while Tiberius had a 24 year long career. Caligula, one of Augustus’s great nephews, was viewed as a sadist. While he was emperor for a while he was quickly assassinated, he had a lot of people killed during his term of about 4 years.  Emma - After the Julio Claudian Dynasty of Rome came the Flavian Dynasty. This dynasty began in 69 AD when Vespasian was made emperor by the senate after the defeat of Vitellius. He ruled for ten years until 79 AD when he died. He was then succeeded by his oldest son, Titus. This marked the first emperor of Rome to be followed by his own son. He ruled for only two years, until 81 AD when he died from an illness. His rule was then followed by his brother Domitian who held the position from 81 to 96 AD. This dynasty was known for building the colosseum and the destruction of the second temple in Jerusalem. Skylar - One of the most important pieces from Augustan, Rome is the Ara Pacis, Ara Pacis means altar of peace. Augustus was the first emperor of Rome. The Ara Pacis was basically rebuilt from the fragments they found, some from the 17th century, but most were from the 20th century. The altar was used for sacrifices. This Altar has a political and spiritual meaning. 8.Hunter- The Roman Empire was an extremely powerful empire capturing Jerusalem, Cannan, and i believe nearly one hundred other provinces. 600 BCE - 600 CE Ancient and Imperial China: Audrey - The Shang Dynasty ended in 1046 BCE, when the Zhou (pronounced jo) Dynasty defeated the last Shang emperor, Di Xin, in the Battle of Muye. Historical records show that Di Xin had become a corrupt ruler, and the Zhous said they could only overthrow him because of the Mandate of Heaven which is an idea that if a ruler became incapable or corrupt the a guiding force in the universe would throw them out and replace them. Gabe - Zhou empire did not last long though because the provinces were giving their support to the governor basically of their providence instead of the zhou emperor so slowly the states became more powerful than the emperor himself hence the warring states period      3.Ella - The Zhou Dynasty collapsed at a slow pace over hundreds of years. As this happened, rulers of the surrounding areas gained more power than the king. This was the beginning of a period that was known as the Warring State period, which lasted from about 475 BC to 221 BC. Nearby, Qin, a western state, conquered its surrounding states and established their own dynasty. Ben - The Qin dynasty began to rise to it’s empire state in 221 BCE. The founder was Qin Shi Huang, a legalist (legalist is when law is enforced very strictly) that hated freedom of expression and freedom in general. A historian quoted him once about how he hates historians and wants all non-state historians that wrote history before Qin dynasty to be burned. “[Historians] hold it a mark of fame to defy the ruler, regard it as lofty to take a dissenting stance, and they lead the lesser officials in fabricating slander. If behavior such as this is not prohibited, then in upper circles the authority of the ruler will be compromised, and in lower ones, cliques will form. Therefore it should be prohibited. I therefore request that all records of the historians other than those of the state of Qin be burned.” - Ethan - Many differing beliefs are made vocal during this time period. 3 of which are Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism. Confucianism, created by Confucius, was based on reform of the status, class, and hierarchy systems. Legalism is more based off of strict laws and harsh punishments. Daoism is more of lawless following what they believe is right at the time. Emma - Confucius, or Kongzi which means Master Kong. His teachings were almost entirely based around morality and having a personal sense of right and wrong. He wasn’t really teaching specific rules of what was good or bad, rather teaching people be conscious of the intent behind their actions. Skylar - During the Warring States period in China from 475-221 BCE China was divided into seven competing nations. The fiefs were gaining more importance as the Zhou dynasty was ending and were becoming states. One of the 7 states were Qin. the other 6 states were Chu, Zhou, Wei, Han, Yan, and Qi. The first leader of Qin was King Zheng, later on he became Qin Shi Huangdi, he would also go on to be the first leader of the Qin dynasty. People say that the Qin dynasty ended the warring states period but it was really when Qin conquested the other states. 8. 600 BCE - 600 CE Early Judaism: Audrey - Judaism stands out to historians because the Jews were monotheists, meaning they believed and worshiped only one God. This made the Jews unique to most other societies which were polytheistic and worshiped multiple Gods. Gabe - The jews lived in the kingdoms of israel and judah the assyrians conquered these two empires and then the babylonians which was called the babylonian exile which sent allot of the jews out of these kingdoms 3 . Ella - In the Hebrew bible, It talks about Abraham moving from the city of Ur to Canaan with his family. It is Questionable whether  the Ur they are talking about was the Sumatran city in lower Mesopotamia or a Ur in Upper Mesopotamia. Ben - One of the most important jewish prophets was Moses. Moses was born at a time where the emperor was killing off every boy that is born because of his fear that if they grew too strong they would overtake him. To hide Moses from the emperor’s forces his mother put him in a basket and let him float down the river. The emperor/pharaoh’s daughter finds moses and raises him into the royal family, moses one day is enraged by a slaver beating a jewish slave and kills the slavemaster and retreats out of the city in fear of punishment. He goes to Mount Sinai but the Lord tells him to go back and free every Jewish slave. So he goes back and frees them and splits the red sea to escape. He brings the people back to the mountain where he receives the ten commandments. They then travel for 40 years and he reestablishes the jewish people in Canaan. - Ethan - Jews lived under Roman rulers while still being allowed their own traditions. There was some Jewish revolting but mainly they were crushed every time. Soon after the Romans renamed Judea into Syria Palaestina. This destroyed the connection of the Jews to the land. Skylar - Abraham is one of the significant patriarchs, the other two are Jacob and Isaac. Abraham’s first son is called Ishmael. He had Ishmael with his wife sarah’s servant because they didn’t think they could have kids. Ishmael is viewed as the progenitor, the patriarch for the arab people. According to biblical accounts Isaac was born when Sarah was in her 90s and Abraham was around 100 years old. Emma - Abraham’s son Isaac was the second significant patriarch. He was the first one of the three to inherit the covenant that his father Abraham had received. Later in his life he married Rebekah who gave birth to their twin sons Jacob and Esau, Jacob being the last of the three patriarchs.   That’s all the time we have for today. THank for joining us outside of the box that is learning.

Welcome back to The Emancipation Podcast Station - the place to hear about history researched and retold through the eyes of Middle school and HS students.   600 BCE - 600 CE Second-Wave Civilizations   Ancient Persia: 600 BCE -  Gabe - Ancient persia or the achaemenid persia which was called this because the ruler cyrus’s great great grandfather's name was achaemenid and he started as a small independant city under the medes for protection and then cyrus got in an argument with his grandfather Astyages and won taking over persia he then established a system by capturing and relocating and adding a power over every city by accomplishing this he claimed the name Cyrus the great Audrey - The Persians didn’t actually use the name “Persian”, instead they called themselves Aryans. They called where they lived Aran (there are other variations of the name) which make the modern version of the name, Iran, probably more accurate. This is similar to how the Greeks referred to their homeland as Hellas, while the name Greece was a Latin idea. Ben - Cyrus, the ruler of Persia then proceeded to conquer various empires such as the Median empire, the Lydian empire in around 540 BCE, and he eventually got his hands on the neo-babylonian empire in 539 BCE. But while Cyrus’s son Cambyses II is out trying to take hold of egypt and libya, another person comes along claiming to be bardiya, Cyrus’s second son. So Cambyses has to rush back to Persia to make sure the throne is not taken from him but dies on the way there. No one really knows how Cambyses or Cyrus died specifically though. (BTW note for other people, shahanshah is pronounced shaw-on-shaw) Ella - Cyrus was a military commander but he realized that he needed the regions he conquered to stay in good economic order if he wanted them to provide him with economic tribute revenues. To achieve his goals he left rulers in the areas that he conquered after he conquered them. Skylar - Persia was one of the greatest empire and civilization in the world. The Achaemenid empire at its peak had about 50 million people. Thats half of the people that were in the world at that time, according to historians. The Achaemenid Dynasty/empire ends when Greece unifies under Philip of Macedon in early to mid century bce. Alexander the Great wanted to mix their cultures but he dies so they split again. Emma - In ancient Mesopotamia when they conquered a nation they would break up their political and cultural systems so that they wouldn’t be a threat. Though when Cyrus came into power he switched it, allowing those he conquered to keep their separate societies in a tributary state. While it seemed like he was being kind, he most likely was trying to keep their loyalty. - Ethan - As Cambyses died in 522 BCE, he was succeeded by a general titled “Darius”. Darius claimed that he was slightly related to Cambyses II but many other people challenged Darius’s throneship. This resulted, in some places, rebellion against the Achaemenids. Darius soon made himself to be the clear ruler Persia and re established rule of the rebels. He also reorganized the empire into satrapies, and for each satrapy there would be a satrap. 600 CE Classical Greece:  Gabe - If you didnt know its called Classical Greece and Ancient Persia because Persia was in the Ancient Era and Greece is in the Classical era so Classical Greece cities were built between mountains in valleys and on coastal plain so by the sea there was a time somewhere around 1200 bce they were in this war called the trojan war there's a story of a huge horse called the trojan horse it was in these wars so in this war this guy named homer he said that people came from the sea while they were having the trojan war and they were attacking them and driving them off the coast so they built these city states called polis which were like fortified cities so the people could have protection Audrey - The Greek Peninsula has been settled by humans for thousands of years, but an important part of Greek history starts when the Mycenaean Empire falls and the Greek Dark Ages begin. It is called the “Dark Ages” because there really aren’t many historical records from that point in time, and that was around 1100-800 BC. The major events happened in the exiting of the Greek Dark Ages, and this is when things that Ancient Greece is really known for began, like the Oracle at Delphi and the Olympic Games. (if someone wants to explain these) Ben - The difference between sparta and athens was that in sparta social status wasn’t decided based on how much money you had or how smart you were, it was about your military ranking. The spartans political system was unique in that it had two kings that were from different families that ruled. But on the lower side of the political rankings was the helots. Helots were like slaves but had more freedom, helots still had families but they had to work for the state and couldn’t really do anything else. Helots were still considered owned but they were owned by the state. Helots were collected from the villages sparta pillaged. Emma - Greece’s structure was was pretty different from other societies at the time. While the desperate colonies(?) all recognized the “mother” city-state, they were all independent for the majority of the time. Their shared religion and culture was what gave them all a sense of unity. Ella - Ancient Greece was made up of many independent city states because of Greeces complicated geography. All of these communities were separated by mountains, hills, and water. Greece wasn't a unified nation, instead it was a bunch of connected communities that shared religion and beliefs. - Ethan - The kings of Sparta were priests of Zeus and they were included in a gerousia, or council of elders, which was the highest court of Sparta. Also, there was an executive committee consisting of 5 ephors which were chosen by the people, of the people. Skylar - The name Greece is not what people that live in Greece call it. They call it Hellas. Nowadays they don’t call it Greece and back in the “Ancient Greece” days they didn’t say Greece they said Hellas. The word Hellas comes from Hellen, viewed as the progenitor. The Hellastic people are the people that live in Greece. In late 6th century BCE Athens was the dominant economic power. Athens was full of wealth as silver was just founded in the mountains around the area. Athens had an amazing trading system with other Greek city-states. Trading with other city-states was super  important to Athens because it didn’t have the agricultural conditions to supply enough grain for its population. A series of laws were written and put in place by a statesman named Draco around 621 BCE. They didn’t stay too long because they were super harsh. Another man named Solon was called to change the laws, he created a series of laws that equalized political power. Hunter- Ancient Greece consisted of over hundreds of different independent city-states, somewhat due to the geography of Greece. Greece communities were separated by mountains, hills, and water. Rather than one large nation, Ancient Greece was more like a system of communities with a shared language and religion that sometimes led to a common sense of belonging.    600 BCE - 600 CE The rise and fall of empires:  Gabe - I'm going to start by saying an empire is a small city or state that claims a large amount of land which is usually broke up into provinces  empires rise and fall for different reasons they usually expand through military conquest which is how the romans the persians and the Maurya empire in india expanded but they progressed in different ways the Maurya empire political sabotage and religious conversion so the people turn against their own country Audrey - An empire forms when a ruler, that already controls some territory, gains control of more territory for whatever reason, and that could be from military tactics, a weak neighboring area or really anything like that. Once the ruler has that territory under their control, they gain land and people. With the power they now have, this ruler could tax the people for their own wealth and/or use them for a better army. The empire could then keep expanding in this way until it collapsed. Ben - After the fall of the Qin dynasty the Han empire began to rise because of all the power that was up for grabs. The Han dynasty began in 206 BCE. They revived the way of Confucianism to unite the people and give them more reasons to fight and become a larger empire. Han china started to fall in 2nd century CE and eventually reached its demise in 220 CE, it mainly fell because of a religious divide between the people and the natural disasters that caused food shortages which snowballed into a bad economy. Ella - Empires all grow for different reasons whether its strong military, political sabotage, or religious conversation, but the Romans were not out to conquer territory. They did get involved in several wars but after they defeated their enemies they would offer their victims a small amount of citizenship in return for loyalty to the Roman empire.    Emma - There are also several different factors that can lead to the fall of an empire. Each of these factors will usually reflect those that led to the rise of the empire. Things such as a economic collapse, the weakening of military forces, or the death/assassination of a leader are common causes of a fall. - Ethan - A common example of an empire falling is Persia. The Achaemenid empire had internal issues already but had structure still. In 334 BCE Alexander attacked and in 4 years general Darius the Third lied dead. He was actually killed by one of his own generals and when the throne lied empty Alexander took the reins. Skylar - The rise of empires is great everyone’s all happy, then usually right when everything gets normal, the empire falls for different reasons. Rather it’s they have no more money, they get taken over by another empire, or another reason. The Roman empire took hundreds of years to create. They had weak neighbors so it was easy for them to take over that area. Hunter-The fall of an empire can be because of an outbreak of war and rebellion, when an empire falls so does its military for a few months to years in which leaves them wide open for follow up attacks. Normally however when an empire is defeated it is overrun by the kingdom/empire that attacked. 600 BCE - 600 CE Empire of Alexander the Great:  Gabe - Alexander the great was kind of an i want everything kind of guy no but wherever he went he conquered very good at military strategy lets skip a little real quick after he died his successors made a coin with him on it with horns which were marking him as a deity which means he was a huge role model you could say a symbol of power he was the man people looked up to he was actually only 5 to round 5’8 but that was normal for them because they didn't eat as much meat as other empires. Audrey - Alexander III, better known as Alexander the Great, was 20 years old when his extremely short reign began, lasting only 12 years. For how short his reign was, Alexander was very successful, especially when it came to conquering. Just like his reign, Alexander’s life was very short, ending in 323 BC when he was only 32 years old. Some people say he died from alcohol poisoning, some say it was from direct poisoning, but it is likely that he could have died because of a disease. Ella - A man known as Philip of Macedon came to power in 359 BC. His father had previously been the king of Macedon. Both of his older brother died which left him to be a regent for his infant nephew. He eventually possessed full power and ended up taking over a large majority of Greek city-states. He went on to almost unify all of them. Ben - Philip is later killed at his daughter’s wedding, by his royal bodyguard Pausanias in 336 BCE at the capital of macedonia, Aegae. This caused his son alexander to take control of the large kingdom that philip left behind. The one who assassinated tried to run away to his associates outside but tripped on a vine and got killed by philips. bodyguards Emma - Shortly after his father’s death, Alexander was crowned king and he eliminated any potential threats to his rule. The Greek city-states were now under his control. He then began his conquest of the Persian Empire which his father Philip had been planning before his untimely demise. Skylar - in 5th century BCE Greece started with the Persian invasion and ended with Peloponnesian war. Alexander the Great was one of the most powerful conquers in human history. Alexander the Great started off by taking control over his father’s empire after his death. Alexander wanted to do what his father wanted to do before he died, which was conquer the persian empire. So he put one of his generals, Antipater in charger of Greece. Alexander leads his troops on the greatest adventures of all time. Alexander won the battle at Granicus river, then Issus, Darius the third tries to negotiate but Alexander kept saying no, he wants to be the king of Asia. Eventually darius and alexander meet at Guagamela and alexander wins again. Darius’ empire was falling and what making the falling more official is when alexander takes his troops to Achaemenid, which is the capital of Persepolis and alexander defeats them once again. - Ethan - After Alexander’s father’s death, Alexander started focusing on India. He won some battles before he made it to the Ganges River. He planned to cross the Ganges to get to the rest of India. His tired troops decided that it was to much work and that they were already tired so they refused to go. In the end they turned home, and in 323 BCE, Alexander died to, what was most likely, disease.  Hunter- In the Kingdom of Thrace, during the reign of Lysimachus- a successor of Alexander the Great who lived from 361 BCE to 323 BCE, a coin was issued. The coin had Alexander’s face with ram horns on each side of his crown, the ram horns were a symbol of an Egyption God known as Amun or Zeus, who is often combined with Amun- from whom Alexander claimed descent. Flanked with these horns, Alexander had the reputation of a Deity.     600 BCE - 600 CE Rise of Rome: 600 BCE -  Gabe - the Rome empire came to power when  a group of noblemen were like ok the king sucks he's out and so they kicked him out and made the two consuls which were two people which were pretty close to a king except one could veto the others actions this was so one person could not be oh so powerful They also split the people into plebeians and patricians which were plebeians being common folk and patricians being people of noble blood This was the roman republic    Audrey - Legend has it, Rome was named after Romulus, one of twin brothers that are abandoned and raised by a “she-wolf”. Eventually, Romulus kills Remus (his twin brother) and becomes the first king of Rome. Other historians now think that it was the other way around, that the city of rome needed a founding story, and the whole thing was just that, a story. Ben - Rome was founded in 753 BCE (even though it’s mostly a myth and most believe in was founded a little later). Rome then founds the Rome Republic, a state in central rome, making them a little more influential in 509 BCE. Then much later than that the Punic wars happened between Rome and Carthage and consisted of three wars. The first war took place from 264-241 BCE, the second from 218-201 BCE, and the third from 149-146 BCE. in total it lasted from 264 to 146. Rome ended up winning and destroying and conquering Carthage. Ella - The Romans did not plan to build an empire but it came upon them as they ran into conflict with the surrounding city-states, kingdoms, and empires. They had to find a way to use the territories they conquered.  Most of the places the Romans conquered were allowed to keep the political and cultural ways they had, the only requirement was that they provide soldiers for the Roman Empire. Emma - The politics of Rome reflected the structure of their society; it too was divided into the two social classes, patricians and plebeians. Those in the upper class were allowed to hold political office, and then become a senator, but those of the lower class were not. However, the plebeians were able gain more political influence over time. - Ethan - The political system of Rome was mainly based on military rank/power. The “Comitia Centuriata” which was named for the century, was pretty much a group of 100 soldiers. Although, this 100 person unit was the base amount of people, it was not always exact in real situations. Skylar - I’m going to talk about the Punic wars that went on between Rome and Carthage. The Punic wars consist of three major battles, The first one lasted 23 years, from 264 BCE-241 BCE. It was at Agrigentum it was over the island of Sicily. Rome wins most smaller battles. Then Carthage leaves. Rome wanted Carthage to pay them for the damages. Rome built a stronger navy. 240 to 248 BCE there was a Mercenary war. The second Punic war was between 218-201 BCE. The third and final war was between 149-146 BCE where Rome basically destroys Carthage, ending a 700 year long war. 8.Hunter- Rome went from a city in the middle of the italy peninsula to one of the strongest empires in history. 600 CE From Roman Republic to Roman Empire:  Gabe - in 27 bce a guy named augustus caesar came and was like nope im the ruler “emperor” so basically the king and he started an autocratic government which is where he was the guy who called all the shots he didn't expand rome much in his time but he did do some things that changed the political and economic structure of rome      Audrey - Gaius Julius Caesar’s life really marked the transition between the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire, even though, in his lifetime, Rome was still a republic and never actually considered an empire. The reason I say this is the unofficial time that the transition occurred is, that at the time of Julius Caesar, the Roman Republic’s structure very much resembled the structure of an empire, so it kind of seems like it already switched. Ben - Julius Caesar then illegally crosses the rubicon and most of rome’s senators choose to move over to greece. This causes a sort of civil war between rome and greece. After Julius crosses the rubicon the senators send a popular general Pompey to go fight with his soldiers but they decide to retreat because they thought julius’s army was unbeatable. Then the other senators also retreat, giving julius control of rome again. But it would be only a matter of time before the senators return to try and retake rome. Ella - Julius Caesar was assassinated, and in his will he stated that his nephew Octavian would be his adopted son. Too other men Antony and Lepidus were big supporters of Caesars and they got together with Octavian to form a triumvirate, which was known as the second triumvirate. Unlike the first triumvirate which was between Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus, this triumvirate had legal backing. These three men gained lots of power over the Roman republic. Emma -  The power he gained was not limited to the prolonged time in which he held office. A major part of it was that he now had complete control over the military, unlike before when the elected consuls served as commanders. He was also now the high priest, or Pontifex Maximus, and in charge of the census for taxation. He kept these powers by acting like they were still separate offices that could be held by someone else.  - Ethan - Roman money/currency wasn’t exactly economy based but politically based as well. Julius Caesar was the first emperor to put his face on currency and since then emperors of Rome have done this. Before Caesar, only deceased Romans and Roman gods were on currency. This strengthened the connection of the emperor and the economy while popularizing the current emperor. These emperors used this systems to popularize the next candidate they favored. Skylar - The Roman Empire began in 27 BCE when Augustus became the main ruler. Augustus is Julius Caesar’s adopted son. He never took the name king or emperor preferred to call himself princeps, first citizen, or primus inter pares. Augustus never expanded the territory because it was already as big as it could possibly get. 8.Hunter- The Roman Republic was a small city in Italy, after a large military growth and a gaining of power over many neighboring countries the Roman Republic quickly grew to the Roman Empire. 600 BCE - 600 CE The Roman Empire: Audrey - Pax Romana is a name that a two hundred year long time period is often referred to as, and it means “Roman Peace”. This name came from the time when Octavian was emperor, which was from 27 BCE to 180 CE. It was a relatively good time for the Roman Empire, even though there was still quite a bit of conflict it was really a pretty peaceful time hence the name. Gabe - it was a good time for the roman empire augustus caesar or Octavian had complete control over the military which was one of the ways he became the emperor But the romans liked the belief of having military governments temporary which is why He took control as a stand in governor of one of the provinces where the majority of roman legions were stationed giving him control over the military while still looking like he’s doing a favor for the people        Ella - Nero was a really bad guy. He was known for the fire in 64AD that a large amount of Romans died in. People think Nero started the fire to make room for a palace. Aside of that, he killed a lot of people including his own mom. He was also known for persecuting christians. Sometimes he would dip them in oil and set them on fire for a source of light in his garden.   Ben - After a few different anti-christian ruler come along, a new emperor decides to embrace christianity and his name was constantine. He was the first christian emperor and he even got baptised. Constantine also moves the capital more east and renames it to Constantinople. - Ethan - Augustus was followed by Tiberius who was Augustus’s step-son. Both had relatively long careers as emperors. Augustus had a career lasting close to 40 years while Tiberius had a 24 year long career. Caligula, one of Augustus’s great nephews, was viewed as a sadist. While he was emperor for a while he was quickly assassinated, he had a lot of people killed during his term of about 4 years.  Emma - After the Julio Claudian Dynasty of Rome came the Flavian Dynasty. This dynasty began in 69 AD when Vespasian was made emperor by the senate after the defeat of Vitellius. He ruled for ten years until 79 AD when he died. He was then succeeded by his oldest son, Titus. This marked the first emperor of Rome to be followed by his own son. He ruled for only two years, until 81 AD when he died from an illness. His rule was then followed by his brother Domitian who held the position from 81 to 96 AD. This dynasty was known for building the colosseum and the destruction of the second temple in Jerusalem. Skylar - One of the most important pieces from Augustan, Rome is the Ara Pacis, Ara Pacis means altar of peace. Augustus was the first emperor of Rome. The Ara Pacis was basically rebuilt from the fragments they found, some from the 17th century, but most were from the 20th century. The altar was used for sacrifices. This Altar has a political and spiritual meaning. 8.Hunter- The Roman Empire was an extremely powerful empire capturing Jerusalem, Cannan, and i believe nearly one hundred other provinces. 600 BCE - 600 CE Ancient and Imperial China: Audrey - The Shang Dynasty ended in 1046 BCE, when the Zhou (pronounced jo) Dynasty defeated the last Shang emperor, Di Xin, in the Battle of Muye. Historical records show that Di Xin had become a corrupt ruler, and the Zhous said they could only overthrow him because of the Mandate of Heaven which is an idea that if a ruler became incapable or corrupt the a guiding force in the universe would throw them out and replace them. Gabe - Zhou empire did not last long though because the provinces were giving their support to the governor basically of their providence instead of the zhou emperor so slowly the states became more powerful than the emperor himself hence the warring states period      3.Ella - The Zhou Dynasty collapsed at a slow pace over hundreds of years. As this happened, rulers of the surrounding areas gained more power than the king. This was the beginning of a period that was known as the Warring State period, which lasted from about 475 BC to 221 BC. Nearby, Qin, a western state, conquered its surrounding states and established their own dynasty. Ben - The Qin dynasty began to rise to it’s empire state in 221 BCE. The founder was Qin Shi Huang, a legalist (legalist is when law is enforced very strictly) that hated freedom of expression and freedom in general. A historian quoted him once about how he hates historians and wants all non-state historians that wrote history before Qin dynasty to be burned. “[Historians] hold it a mark of fame to defy the ruler, regard it as lofty to take a dissenting stance, and they lead the lesser officials in fabricating slander. If behavior such as this is not prohibited, then in upper circles the authority of the ruler will be compromised, and in lower ones, cliques will form. Therefore it should be prohibited. I therefore request that all records of the historians other than those of the state of Qin be burned.” - Ethan - Many differing beliefs are made vocal during this time period. 3 of which are Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism. Confucianism, created by Confucius, was based on reform of the status, class, and hierarchy systems. Legalism is more based off of strict laws and harsh punishments. Daoism is more of lawless following what they believe is right at the time. Emma - Confucius, or Kongzi which means Master Kong. His teachings were almost entirely based around morality and having a personal sense of right and wrong. He wasn’t really teaching specific rules of what was good or bad, rather teaching people be conscious of the intent behind their actions. Skylar - During the Warring States period in China from 475-221 BCE China was divided into seven competing nations. The fiefs were gaining more importance as the Zhou dynasty was ending and were becoming states. One of the 7 states were Qin. the other 6 states were Chu, Zhou, Wei, Han, Yan, and Qi. The first leader of Qin was King Zheng, later on he became Qin Shi Huangdi, he would also go on to be the first leader of the Qin dynasty. People say that the Qin dynasty ended the warring states period but it was really when Qin conquested the other states. 8. 600 BCE - 600 CE Early Judaism: Audrey - Judaism stands out to historians because the Jews were monotheists, meaning they believed and worshiped only one God. This made the Jews unique to most other societies which were polytheistic and worshiped multiple Gods. Gabe - The jews lived in the kingdoms of israel and judah the assyrians conquered these two empires and then the babylonians which was called the babylonian exile which sent allot of the jews out of these kingdoms 3 . Ella - In the Hebrew bible, It talks about Abraham moving from the city of Ur to Canaan with his family. It is Questionable whether  the Ur they are talking about was the Sumatran city in lower Mesopotamia or a Ur in Upper Mesopotamia. Ben - One of the most important jewish prophets was Moses. Moses was born at a time where the emperor was killing off every boy that is born because of his fear that if they grew too strong they would overtake him. To hide Moses from the emperor’s forces his mother put him in a basket and let him float down the river. The emperor/pharaoh’s daughter finds moses and raises him into the royal family, moses one day is enraged by a slaver beating a jewish slave and kills the slavemaster and retreats out of the city in fear of punishment. He goes to Mount Sinai but the Lord tells him to go back and free every Jewish slave. So he goes back and frees them and splits the red sea to escape. He brings the people back to the mountain where he receives the ten commandments. They then travel for 40 years and he reestablishes the jewish people in Canaan. - Ethan - Jews lived under Roman rulers while still being allowed their own traditions. There was some Jewish revolting but mainly they were crushed every time. Soon after the Romans renamed Judea into Syria Palaestina. This destroyed the connection of the Jews to the land. Skylar - Abraham is one of the significant patriarchs, the other two are Jacob and Isaac. Abraham’s first son is called Ishmael. He had Ishmael with his wife sarah’s servant because they didn’t think they could have kids. Ishmael is viewed as the progenitor, the patriarch for the arab people. According to biblical accounts Isaac was born when Sarah was in her 90s and Abraham was around 100 years old. Emma - Abraham’s son Isaac was the second significant patriarch. He was the first one of the three to inherit the covenant that his father Abraham had received. Later in his life he married Rebekah who gave birth to their twin sons Jacob and Esau, Jacob being the last of the three patriarchs.   That’s all the time we have for today. THank for joining us outside of the box that is learning.

Today we're connected with Jason L. Pyrz, author of the novella Renaissance Spook, Project Manager at Granicus, Inc., former attorney, and volleyball player. Producer: Jon-Barrett Ingels and Kevin Staniec Manager: Sarah Becker Host: Jon-Barrett Ingels Guest: Jason L. Pyrz

Welcome to the pilot episode of The Talking Comms Podcast! It is a Public Sector Communications Academy special, recorded in Leeds, 17-19 October. (Huge thanks to LGcommunications for letting us record there!) You'll hear discussions and interviews around the comms reaction to the Grenfell Tower fire, from our friends at Granicus, from government comms titan Alex Aiken, and we throw some random questions at Cat Spalton, Comms Manager at Wycombe District Council. Let us know your feedback please via talkingcommspod@gmail.com or @talkingcommspod on Twitter.

Joining us for today’s show is Natalie Fedie, a Vice President of Customer Success who knows how to grow and retain customers. Today’s topic is dedicated to the topic of Customer Success. Natalie and I leverage the How to Make Your Number in 2018 Workbook to access emerging best practices as a guide for our questions. Access the latest Workbook to review the Customer Success phase starting on page 411 of the Sales Strategy section.  Natalie Fedie is the Vice President of Customer Success for Granicus, a digital engagement software company focused on the government sector.  Granicus serves over 3,000 government agencies at all levels of government, federal, state, local, and city government. Natalie will demonstrate how to grow revenues by retaining, and growing, customers by proactively managing the customer life cycle.      Why this topic? Business models are changing from transaction-based revenue models to subscription-based revenue models. Companies dependent on recurring revenue must pay special attention to customer renewal rates, revenue retention, and customer lifetime value. As a result, reactive customer service approaches, built to lower the cost to serve, are being replaced with proactive customer success approaches, built to increase the revenue per customer. When your customer becomes more successful as a result of using your product, they buy more of it. And when your customer is unaware of how you have contributed to their success, they attrite.  Natalie is uniquely qualified to speak on this topic having been involved in setting up customer success teams, and leading them to reach their goals of growing customer revenue.  The first segment of the program is focused on providing an overview of a highly productive Customer Success team.  Natalie speaks about the customer renewal rate and what to expect for your company.  “We are a subscription model. We have annual contracts. Some are multi-year contracts. Our renewal rate is typically in the high 90% on average. Over half of our revenue comes from our existing customer base and that was through expansions of contracts and upsells and cross sells.” Listen as Natalie describes where the customer success team resides in her company’s organization, who Natalie reports to in the corporate structure, and the number of reps.  Many members of the audience are weighing decisions on where customer support should reside, and listening to Natalie describe the pros and cons of different parts of the organization she’s reported will help you think through factors to inform your decision. The second segment of the show is focused on how a customer success team gains early adoption of your products, and how to gain expanded adoption.  Natalie provides guidance for how to sell additional products to successful customers.  Our final segment of the show explains how a veteran customer success team with a proven record of accomplishment recognizes the signs of churn before it happens.  Natalie explains the early warning signs and how her team acts.  In addition, we explore the early signs of a customer who is ready to buy more.  Just asking for more business isn’t going to do more than just capture active demand.  Listen as Natalie describes how a customer success team proactively develops latent demand and then spots trigger events to help customers solve problems.   We wrap up the show discussing the profile of a customer success manager.  What do you look for in candidates, and how should you compensate a CSM. We dive into the major question of whether a customer success manager should carry a quota and how to structure their compensation plan.     

In this episode, Will tells Luke why you don't bring a wicker shield to a spear fight in the Battle of Granicus, Alexander the Great's first battle against the Persians.

In this exciting episode, we see Alexander engage the Persians for the first time! We also talk about Persian religion, Zoroastrianism, and talk a little about […] The post #18 – Battle of the Granicus River appeared first on Alexander.