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Woodstock Truck Show 2026 Recap: Amazing Trucks, Great People & Awesome Music The Woodstock Truck Show 2026 delivered everything trucking enthusiasts could ask for—stunning custom rigs, passionate people, and incredible live entertainment. In this episode, Bruce Outridge recaps one of Ontario's favourite trucking events, highlighting the impressive lineup of trucks, the drivers and families who make the trucking community special, and the music that kept the crowds entertained throughout the weekend. From polished chrome and custom paint to industry networking and family-friendly fun, the Woodstock Truck Show once again showcased the pride, professionalism, and camaraderie that make trucking unique. Whether you attended the show or missed it this year, this episode brings you the sights, sounds, and stories from an unforgettable weekend. Join us as we celebrate the trucks, the people, and the memories that made Woodstock Truck Show 2026 a success. At Bison – They Put Safety First! Bison's "Right to Decide" Policy gives every Driver their ultimate protection. Drivers make the final decision if it is safe to drive and Bison actively encourages Driver's use of this policy.    You can learn more about Bison and the opportunities available at www.bisondriving.com   or call 1-800-527-5781 @BisonTransport #bisontransport     Keep Money In Your Pocket With RS2000 Tax Consultants Have you heard of RS2000 Tax Services offering accounting services throughout Ontario? The firm specializes in truck drivers, owner operators, and farm based businesses. Work with people who know exactly what operators in your industry require to be profitable. Learn more at www.RS2000tax.com or call 1-800-304-3986   Get The Best Truck Parts for Your Truck at Chrome Supply Warehouse Chrome Supply Warehouse has the best selection of chrome and truck parts in Ontario Canada. Located in Belleville Ontario on the North side of the Highway with lots of truck parking makes it a great place to stop. Stop in for a break or to check on their cool interior, exterior, and custom parts. Learn more online at www.chromesupplywarehouse.com    About the Podcast The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers helps truck drivers improve their truck driving careers, trucking businesses as owner operators, CDL skills, find trucking jobs, and offer trucking career tips. Learn about the trucking benefits and salaries as a professional truck driver through interviews and tips related to the North American Trucking Industry. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a Canadian based trucking podcast focused on trucking in Ontario, Canada. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST- The show is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartradio, and other popular podcast platforms. Thanks for listening! The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers talks all things trucking for people in the transportation industry helping them improve their business and careers. Interviews with industry professionals and truck drivers, trucking equipment information, event coverage, and other features on the industry are meant to be helpful for truck drivers and those in transportation. The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers has main episodes released every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with bonus material on other days. You can learn more about the host and show on our website and make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com  What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced - Led) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career or business. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn't know about many of these topics. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com  Join The Lead Pedal Fan Club where are loyal fans get first chance at specials, discounts on merchandise and much more.The club is free to join and you can learn more at www.theleadpedalfanclub.com  LISTEN TO LEAD PEDAL RADIO with music and entertainment with a trucking theme at www.LeadPedalRadio.com       

Luck is the number one factor for career success, said legendary executive search pioneer Egon Zehnder to a young Claudio Fernández-Aráoz early in his career. After four decades of placing leaders at the highest levels of global business, Claudio has come to agree. But luck, he argues, is only part of the story. The factor leaders can control, and the one that separates good organizations from great ones, is the quality of their people decisions. Claudio is a top global expert on leadership and talent, family businesses, and personal growth, having personally conducted more than 20,000 leadership interviews. In this Tugboat Institute® talk, he draws on decades of experience and vivid real-world examples to explain why our brains are hardwired to make poor hiring choices, how to assess both competence and potential, and why making great people decisions is the most powerful driver of lasting organizational success, one that aligns naturally with the Evergreen® commitment to building companies that endure. Listen and be inspired to raise the standard for how you find and develop the people who will carry your company forward.

This show has been flagged as Clean by the host. In our sample game we look at playing as Austria and aiming for a Diplomatic Victory. And our focus is on puppeting Citty-States, but be I misunderstood and instead of making a Diplomatic Victory easier, it makes it harder. I still managed to get my Diplomatic Victory, but a Science or Domination Victory would definitely have been easier in this scenario. Playing Civilization V, Part 12 A Diplomatic Victory Strategy Civilization V introduced a new Victory type and I thought it might be fun to try this strategy for a sample game to see broadly how this would work. I decided I would play as Austria on Prince level, which means that all players are equal and no one is favored. For my map I chose Fractal, Map Size = Standard, Game speed = Standard. My only Advanced Option was Quick Combat, because I didn't need to see that drawn out, particularly since I plan to avoid combat as much as necessary. My leader is Maria Theresa, and her Austria has a unique ability called Diplomatic Marriage. This allows us to either Annex or Puppet any city-state that has been allied to us for 5 turns with the proper expenditure of Gold. My plan was to use this to Puppet the city-states to control their votes for the Diplomatic Victory, but that was a misunderstanding. I actually implemented one of the hardest ways to win a Diplomatic Victory. But that is what I did. Now to get them to ally with me the most effective way to do this is with cash and lots of it, and of course even more cash to actually effect to Puppeting of them. So my overriding objective in this game is to amass a large Treasury. But of course I cannot ignore my military either, since a weak military invites attacks form greedy neighbors. And I may need to “liberate” the occasional city-state if another player conquers them. Austria also has a Unique Unit, the Hussar, which replaces the Cavalry unit. It can move after attacking, has a flanking bonus, and has one extra movement. And the Unique Building is the Coffee House, which increases the generation of Great People in the city by 25%. So you can expect me to build these in every city as well. With that in mind, I started the game and settled in place, I had Mountains nearby, but also Sheep and Silver within my city, so some useful resources. I immediately started to produce a Scout as my first unit, and sent my Warrior out to explore. In the very early stage I focus on exploring the surrounding area and finding any Goody Huts, i.e. Ruins. My initial city site is not exactly ideal, as it is all hilly with Jungle nearby. After building my two Scouts, my next priority was to build a Worker unit to increase the productivity of my city. And for my first social policy I unlocked Tradition. When I got my second policy I picked Oligarchy, and plan to complete all of the Tradition tree. I cleared out a Barbarian encampment, and then discovered my first City-state, Vilnius. Then I needed to clear out another Barbarian encampment that was blocking me from finishing my exploration. Meanwhile I am focusing on getting techs for sailing the ocean blue, because that is how I plan to get trade routes, discover City-states I can puppet, and so on. Because money is key to my strategy I made a beeline for Currency in the my Science research. And while headed there I completed the Tradition tree. When I can get there I will work on the Commerce tree to maximize my cash, but until then the Patronage tree will let me improve my City-state relations, which is important for improving my relationships with City-states. After all, you need to be allies with them for 5 turns before you can puppet them. I now have three cities, and can probably squeeze out a few more, which should be sufficient to my needs. At Turn 141 I have 6 cities, which is all I will build in this game. I now have the technology to build Workshops, which are the first productivity boosters available, so I set all my cities to building them. For Research my immediate object was to get to Compass so I could build the Galleass, which would let me do more ocean exploration. But to go into deep Ocean I will need to go further to get Astronomy, which will let me build the Caravel which can enter deep ocean. Once I got that I switched to Banking, not just for the money, but as a prerequisite to building the Forbidden Palace, which grants two additional delegates in the World Congress/United Nations. When I get Banking I'll go back to Astronomy, and then Navigation, to advance my seagoing capabilities. By Turn 216 I had gotten Banking and started on the Forbidden Palace. And by luck, just as I got started I got a Great Engineer. I am holding him in reserve in case I need to hurry production, since Great Engineers are the only way to do that in Civ 5. I also picked up Astronomy, which will let me build Caravels to explore the whole ocean. My next research priority will be Gunpowder since it is time to beef up my defenses. At Turn 240 my Caravels started to come out, and I found several new City-States. And since my Treasury is healthy (I started with 6,000 gold, and I'm bringing in 100 each turn), I began the process of puppeting the City-states. Puppeting City-states as Austria Let's look at this in detail since it is important. The requirements are 2 things: Be allied with the City-state for 5 consecutive turns Have the cash needed. This amount is not too much early on, but it rises over time. So, how do you become allies with a City-state? There are a number of things you can do to improve your relationship. You can take on a quest that a City-state has published, which can be things like “Find another Natural Wonder” or “Create a Great Admiral”. These quests pop up continuously throughout the game, and you are free to ignore them, but fulfilling one will improve your relationship. Trade will also improve your relationship, so in this game all of my Trade routes were made with City-states. If you are in a position to have a successful war, you can find a former City-state that was conquered by one of the other Empires, liberate it, and then it will be your ally for the rest of the game. Giving them presents is how I usually do it, though. You can give them units or money. If your purpose is to get allies, money works best. But I do gift units in 2 circumstances. First, if I have obsolete units, giving them away might be better then deleting them. Second, if a City-state is under attack by another Empire. Gifting them units might help them hold out and make life difficult for a rival. The place where all of this is done is the City-state screen which opens up when you click on the bar above the City-state, which is where you handle all of your relationships. At the top of this screen you see your current status, which more often than not will be Neutral, which is how all City-state relationships start out. But you can get them angry by, for instance, moving a unit of your into their territory. If you only do it once, and give them time to get over it, they will go back to Neutral. You can also improve the relationship by pledging to protect them, but be careful. If they get attacked and you do not try to protect them, they will get very angry. Giving a gift opens a pop-up to say what kind of gift: 250 gold, 500 gold, 1000 gold, or a Unit. Note that a Unit is only worth 5 influence points, while 250 Gold is worth 20, so as I said Money is more powerful if your aim is to improve your status with them. So at Turn 242 I found the City-state of Singapore, and it appears that I was the first Empire to find them. So I immediately pledged to protect them. My Influence with them was 20, which is Neutral. We just met, and that is where things stand on first meeting. The be Friends you need to get to 30, and to be allies you need to get to 60. When I clicked Next Turn, I got a Quest from Singapore. They were worried about a Barbarian Encampment nearby, and if I cleared it out I would get additional influence with them. In this case, though, I let that go by. I want to move more quickly, and Singapore is across the Ocean from me. My influence with them at this point was 21, so only a modest increase. But I have 6038 Gold in my Treasury, and I am bringing in 102 per turn. So let's see what a gift of 500 Gold will do. It brings me to 65 influence, so we are now Allies. But when I mouse-over Singapore, the pop-up window reminds me that my Influence will decrease by 1.12 per turn. For an Empire other than Austria this would mean a regular infusion of cash to keep up your status. And I have won Diplomatic victories with other Empires by saving up a lot of cash and dumping it on City-states just before the United Nations vote. But for Austria you have special ability called Diplomatic Marriage that lets you turn the City-state into a Puppet, and that is permanent. But it also presents some obstacles as we will see. We are allies now, but my influence will drop by 1 each turn, and I might lose my allyship before I can puppet them. But I can gift a unit and get another 5, and I happen to have a very obsolete Warrior unit that will serve the purpose. However, it takes three turns for the Unit to arrive, so I lose few more points. At Turn 247 I can now use the diplomatic Marriage option to make a puppet of Singapore. Prior to doing this I was fourth in score with 604, while the leader had 729. My Happiness Level was +25, and I now had 5833 Gold in my Treasury. Then I made Singapore a puppet, and now I am third in the game with a score of 664. My Treasury has fallen to 5258, which means it cost me 575 Gold. But most significant is that my Happiness fell from +25 to +9, which is a huge loss. I have enough gold to puppet 4-5 more City-states at this time but if I did I would have rebellions breaking out and my Empire would eventually collapse. This is the obstacle that Austria has to face. We need to promote Happiness before we go much further with making puppets. Civ is always a game of balances. Links https://civilization.fandom.com/wiki/City-state_(Civ5) https://civilization.fandom.com/wiki/Austrian_(Civ5) https://www.palain.com/gaming/civilization-v/playing-civilization-v-part-12/ Provide feedback on this episode.

Bob Proctor shares a powerful lesson on mentorship, asking for help, and surrounding yourself with greatness. In this inspiring message, he explains why successful people are willing to share what they know—and why growth begins the moment you ask. This episode will challenge you to seek guidance, follow proven wisdom, and raise your standards by learning from the best.Source: There is Greatness All Around You!

This message is part of our “Us” series, exploring who we are, what we believe, and how it unites us as a church.Crosspoint City is one church in multiple locations and we exist to relentlessly pursue those far from God to help them know and follow Jesus. To help support this mission and work, visit https://mycpcc.com/giveSTAY CONNECTED:Facebook: https://mycpcc.com/facebookInstagram: https://mycpcc.com/instagramTiktok: https://mycpcc.com/tiktok

Melissa Suchodolski told someone once that getting into construction was "absurd." That was 25 years ago. Today, she runs USC Builds, a 140-person Rochester contracting firm, and a workforce development nonprofit that Governor Hochul wants to replicate across New York State.In this episode, she gets into what it actually looks like to build a company culture most firms won't even try, what it cost to fire a client who represented a third of her annual revenue, and why the construction industry's labor crisis is a competitive advantage for anyone who started this work early.CHAPTERS00:12 Welcome and the Non-Conformist Oath01:09 How Fitz and Melissa Met at the Jewish Home of Rochester11:25 Why More Americans Should Travel Abroad12:23 Meet USC Builds: 25 Years Building People Through Construction13:31 From History Major to Construction President16:26 Why a Skilled Trade Can Never Be Taken Away19:33 What a Trauma-Informed Workplace Looks Like in Construction27:43 Why She Fired Her Second-Biggest Client Over Racism on the Job Site30:42 The Construction Labor Crisis and Who's Already Positioned to Win34:39 Ascend Workforce Solutions and the Governor's Attention41:20 Trauma as a Superpower42:51 This or ThatCONNECTUSC Builds → https://uscbuilds.comROC Vox → https://rocvox.comNew episodes every Tuesday.Recorded at ROC Vox Recording & Production in Pittsford, NY. Learn more at https://rocvox.com.

In this episode of The Impostor Syndrome Files, we explore why great people struggle in the wrong culture. My guest this week is Julie Holunga, a fractional leadership and culture advisor who works with organizations to turn their stated values into everyday behaviors.Julie shares how her early work examining women in the workforce shaped her perspective on leadership and culture, and why focusing on individuals alone is not enough to create meaningful change. Using her “pickling” metaphor, she explains how even the healthiest individuals struggle to thrive in environments that don't support them. This insight has guided her work helping organizations align culture, behavior and leadership in a way that creates sustainable success.In our conversation, we talk about why organizations often tolerate high-performing individuals whose behavior undermines the broader team and how that sends powerful signals about what is truly valued. Julie explains how these patterns erode confidence, psychological safety and long-term performance, even when short-term results look strong.We also explore how past experiences shape present reactions in ways many people don't recognize. Julie shares examples of how a single piece of feedback can influence behavior decades later and how unexamined “hot buttons” can escalate everyday workplace interactions into larger conflicts. We discuss why most people are unaware of these triggers until they are activated and what it takes to build greater self-awareness.About My GuestJulie Holunga is a leadership advisor who develops professionals to amplify their influence and impact. She works with teams and leaders to instill her Trusted Voice Paradigm to increase effective communications, make conflict constructive, and develop leaders who lead with integrity. Julie is on a mission to rid the world of Lazy Leadership. Through these programs, leaders get out of their way, develop trusting relationships with key stakeholders, and positively impact the organization's bottom line. Her expertise lies within professional services: law, accounting, and investment firms, specializing in the careers of female leaders. Check out her TEDx talk on the power of leadership language!~Connect with Julie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieholunga/Website: https://www.julieholunga.com/~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge:https://www.kimmeninger.com/challengeLearn more about the Leading Humans discussion group:https://www.kimmeninger.com/leadinghumansgroupJoin the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6Join the Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumansSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-sessionConnect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/Website:https://www.kimmeninger.com

In Part 2 of this two-part series on Great Practice, Great Life, Steve Riley brings Chris Murphy and Aaron Rothbart back for a fast-paced, competitive conversation on one of the toughest challenges in law firm growth: keeping your best people. Framed as a friendly "tips showdown," this episode gets real about what actually drives retention. Chris makes the case for long-term onboarding, real relationships, and helping team members see a future inside your firm. Aaron counters with hiring right from the start, creating a strong day-one experience, and building a culture of clarity, accountability, and ownership. Different approaches. Same goal. The takeaway is clear: retention is not about paying more. It is about building a firm where people feel challenged, supported, and committed to growing with you. ___________ In this episode, you will hear: Why onboarding should last longer than a week or two How first impressions shape whether a new hire sees a future with your firm Why real relationships matter more than most leaders think How to make new team members feel like they belong from day one Why team members need to see a growth path, not just a job description How clarity, accountability, and feedback help people take ownership of their success Why money matters, but is usually not the main reason great people stay ___________ Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. ⭐Like what you hear? A quick review helps more people find the show.⭐ If there's a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com. ___________ Supporting Resources: Chris Murphy, Attorney and Practice Advisor https://atticusadvantage.com/team/chris-murphy/ Aaron Rothert, Attorney and Practice Advisor https://atticusadvantage.com/team/aaron-rothert/ Ep. 181: Building a Great Law Firm Team Part 1: How to Find Great People with Chris Murphy & Aaron Rothert https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/building-a-great-law-firm-team-part-1  Ep. 171: Law Firm Growth through Group Coaching with Aaron Rothert and Chris Murphy https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/law-firm-group-coaching-for-growth/ Ep. 117: Onboarding as a Competitive Advantage: 7 Essential Tips for Law Firms with Lori Pulvermacher https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/strategic-onboarding-for-law-firms/ Ep. 118: The Shortcut Lawyers Need: A Guide to Seamless Onboarding with Lori Pulvermacher https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/the-shortcut-lawyers-need-a-guide-to-seamless-onboarding/ Build My Great Team https://buildmygreatteam.com/ In-Person Workshop: The Practice Blueprint https://atticusadvantage.com/workshops/the-practice-blueprint/ (discount code PODCAST100 for an additional $100 off) Law Firm Coaching https://atticusadvantage.com/coaching/ Atticus Newsletter https://atticusadvantage.com/newsletter-signup Email Steve at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com to let him know who won the showdown. ___________ Curious about growing your own practice without burning out? Contact Atticus to see whether our law firm coaching can help you strengthen attorney success, refine your law firm business strategy, and build a practice that actually supports your life. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. You can also sign up for our newsletter to get practical insights on how to grow a law firm: from law firm leadership and management to marketing, hiring, operations, culture, and profitability, so you can build a Great Practice and a Great Life.

Finding great people is one of the biggest challenges law firm owners face. In this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Steve Riley sits down with Aaron Rothert and Chris Murphy to tackle the constant complaint: "There are no good people out there." The truth is, great talent does exist, but many firms miss it because they hire reactively, define roles too vaguely, and approach the process with the wrong mindset. Aaron and Chris challenge that thinking and share practical ways to hire with more clarity, strategy, and confidence. Together, they share six strategies for hiring more effectively, from avoiding the trap of hiring when your team is already overloaded to getting specific about the role you need to fill and showing candidates the real opportunity your firm can offer. This is part one of a two-part series. Next week: how to keep the great people you find. ___________ In this episode, you will hear: Why hiring at 110% capacity sets even great candidates up to fail The importance of shifting from reactive desperation to proactive hiring How to get crystal-clear on the exact role and opportunity before you post a job Where to find passive candidates using your network, finder's fees, and smart headhunters Why top talent chooses opportunity and growth and how to clearly communicate yours How to apply your client marketing skills to build a reputation as a great place to work ___________ Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. ⭐Like what you hear? A quick review helps more people find the show.⭐ If there's a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com. ___________ Supporting Resources: Chris Murphy, Attorney and Practice Advisor https://atticusadvantage.com/team/chris-murphy/ Aaron Rothert, Attorney and Practice Advisor https://atticusadvantage.com/team/aaron-rothert/ Ep. 171: Law Firm Growth through Group Coaching with Aaron Rothert and Chris Murphy https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/law-firm-group-coaching-for-growth/ Hire Slow, Fire Fast https://atticusadvantage.com/books/hire-slow-fire-fast/ Build My Great Team https://buildmygreatteam.com/ Law Firm Coaching https://atticusadvantage.com/coaching/ Newsletter https://atticusadvantage.com/newsletter-signup ___________ Curious about growing your own practice without burning out? Contact Atticus to see whether our law firm coaching can help you strengthen attorney success, refine your law firm business strategy, and build a practice that actually supports your life. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. You can also sign up for our newsletter to get practical insights on how to grow a law firm: from law firm leadership and management to marketing, hiring, operations, culture, and profitability, so you can build a Great Practice and a Great Life.

It is easy to get trapped in the "but I've always done it this way" cycle, but making an impact requires the courage to put a bow on things that no longer serve your bigger vision. In this last Fuck Yeah Friday episode of April, Lesley Logan dives into the power of ending programs with grace to make room for what's next. She celebrates incredible global wins, from conservation success stories to falling crime rates, while highlighting how to embrace being a badass at the boring-but-necessary tasks like bookkeeping.If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co mailto:beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/#follow-subscribe-free.In this episode you will learn about:Positive news and wins happening right now from around the world.The importance of cheering for peers who raise their rates.Navigating tax season and the victory of mastering QuickBooks reports.Reflection on the strategic decision to end the business retreat.Episode References/Links:Winning Mindset - https://beitpod.com/winningmindsetSubmit your wins or questions - https://beitpod.com/questions If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/BITYSIDEALS! DEALS! DEALS! 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Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started. Lesley Logan 0:44  Hi, Be it babe, you made it to the end of April. You're here. You did it. Oh my god 1/3 of the year wrapped up. We're done, right? So I don't know if that's a win or like, oh my god. I don't know. I'm recording this in February. I'm unclear whether we were, like, wanting this year to get faster or slow down, you know, but hopefully you're enjoying that freedom horse. So I have inspirational posts, then a win of yours, then a win of mine, and a mantra for you. So if you're new to our Friday episodes. It's a short and quick, wonderful episode, and that scratching in the background is my dog literally not comfortable in his bed. Lesley Logan 1:30  Okay, good news from around the world that nobody talks about this is from Winning Mindset. So Australia can become the first nation in the world to eliminate cervical cancer. That's so fucking cool. That is amazing. Pandas are no longer considered at risk of extinction. This is one of the greatest success stories in wildlife conservation.Lesley Logan 1:52  It's amazing. Pandas are, you know what? They're like, (inaudible) to me, they're like, what's happening? Are these bears? What's going on? Portugal is preparing to open Europe's first large elephant sanctuary for elephants rescued from circuses and zoos. So that's interesting. I guess I would have thought that there was an elephant sanctuary already. But also, how many elephants are in Europe because I'm sure that they almost all been brought there. So way to go, Portugal. I love a true elephant sanctuary. The green turtle is no longer considered an endangered species, so that's crazy. Don't let people think that this means that there's no global warming, because there is. It just means that we're doing a better job saving species. The Netherlands are closing prisons that falling as falling crime rates reduce the number of inmates since 2009 more than 20 prisons have closed. That is amazing. I want that for us. I do. Well, I mean by us, I mean in the US, I know we have a lot of people listening all over the place. I have a lot of thoughts on prisons, and I know it's hard because there are some bad people out there, but also, like we're not recidivizing them very well, so we could be doing better. Norway has done the unthinkable, becoming the first country in the world to achieve near zero deforestation rates. I mean, my goodness, how cool is that? Freaking cool. Canada has passed a law that prohibits keeping large great apes and elephants in captivity. I love that. I mean, yes, I of course, I want people to see these animals, but also I want you to travel and see the world. You know, like, we got to a place where, like, the world's coming to us all the time, and I think we need to go see the world. I think that's what makes us more empathetic human beings. So I'm really excited about that. Go Canada. Some Dutch engineers created the world's largest vacuum cleaner, it's 600 meters long, which collects plastic from the oceans and helps restore marine life. I'm obsessed with that. So anyways, some good news, right? Lesley Logan 3:52  All right, so now it's for your win. This is from Amanda Barbee. She wrote, I think this is my favorite one so far, videographer we are learning together just increased her rates because she found her magic number six posts and I forgot how many reels, because I have been offline more, it's only $500 I only need to sell a new package a month. That's amazing. She has some more wins. But I love this. I love when women support women like sometimes when, like, we work with someone and we know our worth, and then sometimes they raise the rates on us, and we're like, right? But really, if our response is, yeah, like, of course, good job. Like, that's the best thing. I love it. When people in my life, services I use raise their rates, I go, fuck yeah, go, girl, get it, you know, like, and then sometimes things become out of my price point, and that's fine. I can still, I can still want to see them win, right? So she also said that she was able to talk to a quick book customer service rep for an hour yesterday, and got positive reinforcement that I am savvy with QuickBooks and with the interface so well, and that I'm a good business person because I've pulled through the same report three different ways to cross reference my blah, blah, blah, and I did it all myself. Thanks for thanks to the reps that they use, I've been able to do it this only one and a half hours without having bookkeeping fiascos. I mean, here's the deal I'm gonna tell you right now, if you are someone who had your taxes all done and this, Amanda said this to me in February, in February, no matter if you feel like you're a baller at QuickBooks or WooCommerce or whatever the tools you have to use, like you're kind of bad as you're very much winning. My team was like, we're just waiting on some things, but our taxes are basically done. We'll just file them in April, because that's when we file our personals. And I was like, oh, I mean, like, I feel like, what an amazing win, because no one wants to deal with that. So if you are dealing with the stuff no one wants to deal with, you are winning, right? Like, sometimes we're like, oh, I didn't do anything this week. All I did was my taxes. You know what? Something people avoid. So way to fucking go. That's a big way that I would put that in the big win category. Lesley Logan 5:50  All right. So now a win of mine. So we have this program that not many people know that we have, every other year do a business retreat for Pilates instructors, and we've done, I think this will be our we just wrapped our fifth one. Want to say it was our fifth. One might have been our fourth. I think it was our fifth. And about three months before it was about to happen, we also had these other ideas of some stuff that we're working on, and I'll share more with you as I can. But at any rate, something like one of my values is authenticity. Another value is transparency, another value is communication. Right? And a lot of people, whenever we have a program, they're like, oh, I can't do this. I'll do the next one. And I knew there's a lot of people saying they want to do a next, the next one. And I just wanted to be honest with people, you know, when I realized that like for us to continue to move forward on some of the things that we're working on, for us to have the impact that we want to make we can't do every single program we've ever done forever. We have to like something has to go. And as much as I love our business retreat that we do in the capacity that we do it, I know that we can't promise that we'll do one ever again. I guess it doesn't mean we'll never do one, but like in the capacity that we do it, the way that we currently host it. It just, it can't continue. And so I wanted, we made that announcement a few months ago, and we just wrapped that amazing last one, and it was such a celebration. I think sometimes when things are the last you like, there's almost like, it's easy for it to almost be like an ending, or like a funeral, you know, like, you're like, oh, like, I watched Suni Lee, like, doing her last floor thing, and the way she was giving herself a pep talk was like, it's yes, it's the last one, but it's a celebration of all the hard work. And so I just want to say, like, our my win is we recognized it was the last one before it was, before it happened, so that we could really, truly give everything we wanted to it. No regrets, no oh, I wish I'd done that before we ended it and I could put a bow on it like that's wrapped, that's a wrap. And I'm proud of the work we did, and I'm proud of the lives we changed, and I'm proud of the people that we coached in that capacity. And I don't know what's next for an idea like that or a program like that in this moment, I don't need to that's a win. That's a win. We can actually be proud of the work that we did and put a bow on it. And I think for my overachievers listening, that's really hard to do, like I always have done it, so I have to keep doing it, and the truth is we don't. So thank you to every single person around the world who came to that program. Thank you for being you. It was really such an honor to do that event. I don't take it lightly. The impact in the world has been incredible. The takeaways that we always hear are remarkable, and I can't wait to see what you do next, truly. Lesley Logan 8:32  All right, your mantra for the week. I have come farther than I would have ever thought possible, and I am learning along the way. I have come farther than I would ever have thought possible, and I'm learning along the way. Yes, you have and you are, you're amazing. You're being it till you see it. Have an amazing day. Lesley Logan 8:51  That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. 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This is Episode 4 of our NEW 5-part series: The Leadership Crisis Killing Your Business (And What To Do About It) You can hire someone who's talented, motivated, aligned, and wired for excellence, and they can still fail. Not because they weren't good enough. Because you didn't set them up to win. THE 4 IT'S (WHAT MAKES AN A-PLAYER): All four must be present: 1. Can DO IT - They have the capacity (skills, experience, intelligence, ability to learn) 2. GET IT - They understand the mission, vision, culture. They fit your team and values. 3. WANT IT - They want to grow and do a good job. They're motivated and engaged. 4. NEED IT - On an identity level, they NEED to do great work or it's not working for them. They can't be okay with mediocrity because it violates their sense of self. Missing even one? They're not an A-player for you. THE 20-60-20 RULE: • Top 20%: Your A-players • Middle 60%: Solid, capable, not exceptional • Bottom 20%: Struggling or dragging the team down When you hire A-players and set them up to win, the middle 60% rises and the bottom 20% either steps up or self-selects out. Without systems? Your A-players leave, your middle stays stuck, your bottom stays comfortable in chaos. THE 6 UNSAFE CHARACTERISTICS (YOUR BOTTOM 20%): 1. Minimum effort (just enough not to get fired) 2. Uncooperative (siloed, resists collaboration) 3. Hostile (negative, complaining, drains energy) 4. Excuses (never their fault, never owns it) 5. Complaining (vocal about problems, never brings solutions) 6. Not investing in themselves (not learning or growing) 2-3 of these? They're unsafe. Make the call: coach them out of it or let them go. WHAT A-PLAYERS NEED TO THRIVE: • Clarity: Know exactly what success looks like, their role, how they contribute, the metrics • Autonomy: Authority to make decisions and own their work • Feedback: Regular input on what's working, what's not, what to adjust • Growth: Challenges, learning, new skills, being stretched Give them all four? They lead, take ownership, solve problems, and elevate everyone. Missing even one? They disengage and leave. THE REVERSE VVMMOO (YOUR SECRET WEAPON): VVMMOO = Vision, Values, Methods, Measures, Obstacles, Opportunities  Before you hire: Create a VVMMOO for the role spelling out what success looks like, how they show up, what they do, how you measure, what's hard, what's possible. In the interview: Walk them through it. If they can't engage, they're not the right person. If they light up and ask questions, you've got a winner. After they're hired: The VMO becomes their roadmap for onboarding, expectations, feedback, and performance. REAL STORIES: Robert (Digital agency, 25 people): Hired top talent, paid well, but turnover was through the roof. No onboarding, no role clarity, no metrics, no consistency. A-players left within 6-12 months. We rebuilt the system with structure, scorecards, weekly reviews, one-on-ones. Turnover dropped 60% in six months. Lisa (Healthcare, 30 people): Kept hiring people who looked great but didn't work out. Implemented reverse VMO. Candidates self-selected out if it wasn't a fit. The right hire was performing at a 6-12 month level within 90 days. THE FILTER: Temporary circumstance (divorce, sick parent, mental health)? Support them. Habitual behavior (coasting for months, negative for a year, excuses since day one)? That's who they are. Run them through the 4 IT's. Yes to all four? Invest. No to even one (especially "need it")? Liberate them to find a better fit. You can't coach someone into needing to do great work. That's either in them or it's not. THE HARD TRUTH: What you tolerate becomes your standard. Keep low performers and your A-players will leave. You can't build a high-performing team if you're tolerating low performance. **MONEY QUOTE:** "Your hardest job as a leader is to set them up to win. And when you do that, when you give them clarity, autonomy, feedback, and growth, and they still don't perform, then you know it's not a systems problem. It's a people problem." **COMING NEXT:** Episode 5: The Bulletproof Solution: How to Build a Business That Runs Without You. We're bringing it all together with the infrastructure that gives you clarity, systems, structure, and support. **THE TAKEAWAY:** Great people need great systems. And great systems need great leadership. Subscribe now for the finale. To get the solution: go to https://bulletproofbusinessgrowth.com/coo and grab your spot!

Founders lose great people in the day-to-day moments where pressure overrides self-awareness, feedback gets ignored, and defensiveness replaces trust. In this episode of Founder Talk, Alex Sheridan sits down with Farah Harris to unpack why emotional intelligence is one of the most underrated skills in business and why it matters more as teams grow.Farah Harris is an emotional intelligence expert, licensed therapist, founder of WorkingWellDaily, and the bestselling author of The Color of Emotional Intelligence. Together, they break down what EQ actually means and explore a core founder challenge: how do you lead well under pressure when your reactions, habits, and blind spots are shaping the culture around you?00:00:00 Introduction00:01:24 What does emotional intelligence actually mean for founders?Answer: EQ is not being calm all the time; it is understanding emotions in yourself and others and staying regulated under pressure.00:02:45 How can founders become more self-aware?Answer: Farah says self-awareness grows through repeated check-ins by noticing what you feel, where it shows up in your body, and what that data may be telling you.00:07:13 Why do high-performing founders fall into numbing habits after work?Answer: Habits like drinking, scrolling, or overworking can become avoidance patterns when leaders use them to escape emotions instead of processing them.00:18:39 How can a founder know whether they are actually self-aware?Answer: Farah argues that self-awareness without feedback is incomplete, so leaders need honest input from others to know how they are really landing.00:20:17 How do you get honest feedback from a team when you are the boss?Answer: It starts with psychological safety, consistent feedback culture, and a calm response when people say something uncomfortable.00:28:39 What should founders do when they disagree with feedback?Answer: Focus on impact over intent, add context where needed, and use better communication to close the gap between what was meant and what was felt.00:46:00 Why do employees resist change, new systems, or AI tools at work?Answer: Resistance is often a fear response, and leaders reduce it by explaining the why, lowering uncertainty, and helping people feel supported through change.00:58:10 What is one practical way founders can improve EQ today?Answer: Start by asking, “How am I feeling right now?” a few times each day and make feedback a normal part of team culture.Watch the full episode for a no-fluff conversation on emotional intelligence, founder lessons, leadership blind spots, and building a healthier team culture.

The just-in-time Iranian ‘ceasefire’ looks more like a Mexican standoff – or worse, Artemis II is not what you think, and El Presidente is issuing Donald Bucks. All this and more, on today’s RWR. Links Videos / Clips [x] = Played [x] Lucifer Has a NASA Moon Mission named Artemis. Here’s What They’re Hiding. [x] THE SIX BILLION DOLLAR MAN | Official Promo WATCH: Will the Two-Week Iran Ceasefire Deal Hold? Mehdi Asks the Experts If Americans Knew YouTube channel – videos Headlines [x] = Mentioned / Discussed Iran Ceasefire Mexican Standoff [x] Iran sets strict terms for ships crossing Hormuz after ceasefire | The Street [x] TACO Trade Is Back As Oil Falls, Stocks Rally on US-Iran Ceasefire | Business Insider [x] TACO Trade Has Replaced Trump Trade. Inside the Stock Market’s New Meme. | Business Insider [x] Iran eyes ‘true friend' China as security guarantor. Chinese analysts are not so sure | South China Morning Post [x] The shipping superpower that says it won't negotiate Hormuz passage as a matter of principle | The Independent [x] Iran threatens to ‘destroy’ ships that pass through Strait of Hormuz — despite cease-fire pact | NYPOST US and Iran both declare victory as ceasefire is agreed | Reuters [x] Israel backs Trump’s two-week pause on Iran strikes, says Lebanon excluded | Reuters Iran war live: Israel continues to attack Lebanon and Tehran strikes Kuwait after US-Iran ceasefire agreed | Reuters AI / Data Centers Elon Musk seeks ouster of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman as part of lawsuit | CNBC Anthropic Says Its Latest AI Model Is Too Powerful to Be Released | Business Insider Maine Is Close to Passing a Moratorium on New Datacenters | 404 Media AI Helped Spark a Quantum Breakthrough. The World ‘Is Not Prepared’ | TIME Artemis II [x] NASA’s Moon Mission Is A Total Failure, And A Complete Embarrassment | GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT El Presidente [x] Donald Trump reveals plans to run for president in another country | Tyla [x] Fact Check: Trump said he’ll run for president of Venezuela | Yahoo! News [x] Trump said he’ll run for president of Venezuela | Snopes.com | Snopes Donald Bucks [x] Donald Trump becomes first sitting president to break 165-year dollar bill tradition | Tyla [x] What Trump’s signature may look like on US currency | The Hill [x] Treasury Announces President Donald J. Trump's Signature to Appear on Future U.S. Paper Currency | U.S. Department of the Treasury [x] Treasury will put Trump’s signature on dollar bills | USA TODAY [Turns out; maybe not, eh...?] Robert Kiyosaki: Donald Trump Just ‘Fired the Marxist Fed’ To Make America the Crypto Capital | Yahoo! 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God Bless the Great People of Iran! – @realDonaldTrump (Apr 07, 2026, 6:06 AM) Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, of Pakistan, and wherein they requested that I hold off the destructive force being sent tonight to Iran, and subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz, I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks. This will be a double sided CEASEFIRE! The reason for doing so is that we have already met and exceeded all Military objectives, and are very far along with a definitive Agreement concerning Longterm PEACE with Iran, and PEACE in the Middle East. We received a 10 point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate. Almost all of the various points of past contention have been agreed to between the United States and Iran, but a two week period will allow the Agreement to be finalized and consummated. On behalf of the United States of America, as President, and also representing the Countries of the Middle East, it is an Honor to have this Longterm problem close to resolution. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP – @realDonaldTrump (Apr 07, 2026, 4:32 PM) Trump: “A Whole Civilization will Die Tonight” [x] Dorothy Thompson – Wikipedia [x] Paulo Freire – Wikiquote [x] Frontline Ukraine: Crisis in the Borderlands: Sakwa, Richard: 9781784535278: Amazon.com: Books “NATO exists to manage the threats created by its existence” On This Day Events April 2026 Calendar of Public Holidays | Office Holidays Holidays and Observances in the United States in 2026 What day is it today? Important events every day ad-free | United States OTD On This Day – What Happened on April 8 Today in History: April 8, Hank Aaron breaks Babe Ruth's home run record | AP News What Happened on April 8 – On This Day What Happened on April 8 | HISTORY April 8 – Wikipedia What Happened On April 8 In History? 08 | April | 2020 | Executed Today Holidays Pesach VII in Israel Historical Events 2020 – 76-day lockdown lifted in Wuhan, China where the COVID-19 ‘pandemic’ allegedly began. 2014 – Windows XP reaches its standard End Of Life and is no longer supported. 2013 – Margaret Thatcher, Britain's first female prime minister, dies: Margaret Thatcher, the first female prime minister of the United Kingdom, dies in London at age 87 from a stroke on April 8, 2013. Serving from 1979 to 1990, Thatcher was the longest-serving British prime minister of the 20th century. 2010 – President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed the New START nuclear arms reduction treaty in Prague. 2009 – Somali pirates allegedly hijack Maersk Alabama ship: The MV Maersk Alabama is hijacked off the coast of Somalia. The high-profile incident drew worldwide attention to the problem of piracy, commonly believed to be a thing of the past, in the waters off the Horn of Africa. 2005 – Over 4 million people pay their last respects to Pope John Paul II: Karol Józef Wojtyła from Poland was an immensely popular Pope. He was succeeded by German Pope Benedict XVI, born Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger. 2005 – Olympic Park bomber Eric Rudolph agrees to plead guilty: Eric Rudolph agrees to plead guilty to a series of bombings, including the fatal bombing at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, in order to avoid the death penalty. He later cited his anti-abortion and anti-homosexual views as motivation for the bombings. Eric Robert Rudolph was born September 19, 1966, in Merritt Island, Florida. 1999 – Step Aboard the Titanic – Las Vegas Style: Even by Las Vegas standards it was controversial, a $1.2 billion recreation of the doomed Titanic, along with the iceberg that caused its destruction. 1994 – Grunge icon, Kurt Cobain found dead: Rock star, Kurt Cobain is found dead in his Seattle, Washington home three days after alleged suicide, with fresh injection marks in both arms and a fatal wound to the head from the 20-gauge shotgun found between his knees. 1992 – Tennis great Arthur Ashe announced at a New York news conference that he had AIDS, having contracted HIV from a blood transfusion in 1983. 1990 – Eighteen-year-old Ryan White, national symbol of the AIDS crisis, dies: 18-year-old Ryan White dies of pneumonia, due to having contracted AIDS from a blood transfusion. He had been given six months to live in December of 1984 but defied expectations and lived for five more years, during which time his story helped educate the public and dispel widespread misconceptions about HIV/AIDS. 1990 – “Twin Peaks” premieres on ABC: David Lynch's surreal television drama “Twin Peaks” premieres on ABC, launching the question “Who killed Laura Palmer?” into the cultural zeitgeist. 1989 – Pitcher Jim Abbott, born without right hand, makes MLB debut: California Angels rookie pitcher Jim Abbott, who was born without a right hand, makes his Major League Baseball debut in a 7-0 loss to the Seattle Mariners. His debut generates a buzz throughout the sports world. “Maybe I was unnerved by all the attention,” Abbott tells reporters afterward. 1987 – U.S. Secretary of State George Shultz condemns Soviet spying: Just days before he is to travel to Moscow for talks on arms control and other issues, U.S. Secretary of State George Shultz states that he is “damned upset” about possible Soviet spy activity in the American embassy in the Soviet Union. Soviet officials indignantly replied that the espionage charges were “dirty fabrications.” 1983 – Magician David Copperfield pulls off one of his most audacious illusions: making the Statue of Liberty “disappear” in front of a live audience on Liberty island. 1977 – The Clash release their debut album of the same name: The British combo around lead vocalist Joe Strummer is considered one of the most influential early punk rock bands. 1975 – Frank Robinson makes debut as first Black manager in MLB: Against the New York Yankees in Cleveland, the Indians' Frank Robinson becomes the first African American to manage a game in Major League Baseball. Robinson, who also bats second, homers in his first at-bat in Cleveland's 5-3 win. 1974 – Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hit his 715th career home run in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, breaking Babe Ruth's home run record that had stood since 1935. 1962 – Cuba announced that 1,200 Cuban exiles tried for their roles in the failed Bay of Pigs invasion were convicted of treason and sentenced to 30 years in prison. 1959 – The Organization of American States drafts an agreement to create the Inter-American Development Bank. 1959 – One of the first modern programming languages is created: The Common Business-Oriented Language or COBOL was primarily designed by a woman, Grace Hopper. Also known as Amazing Grace, she is regarded as one of the pioneers in the field. 1953 – Jomo Kenyatta jailed for Mau Mau uprising in Kenya: Jomo Kenyatta, leader of the Kenyan independence movement, is convicted by Kenya's British rulers of leading the extremist Mau Mau in their violence against white settlers and the colonial government, and sentenced to 7 years hard labor. An advocate of nonviolence and conservatism, he pleaded innocent in the highly politicized trial. He is considered to be Kenya’s founding father and became the country’s first President in 1964. 1952 – U.S. President Harry Truman calls for the seizure of all domestic steel mills to prevent a nationwide strike. 1946 – The last meeting of the League of Nations, the precursor of the United Nations, is held. 1944 – Russians attack Germans in drive to expel them from Crimea: Russian forces led by Marshal Fyodor Tolbukhin attack the German army in an attempt to win back Crimea, in the southern Ukraine, occupied by the Axis power. The attack would result in the breaking of German defensive lines in just four days, eventually sending the Germans retreating. 1935 – Congress establishes WPA as part of “New Deal”: Congress votes to approve the Works Progress Administration (WPA), a central part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Stuart Chase's New Deal. In November 1932, at the height of the Great Depression, Governor Roosevelt of New York was elected the 32nd president of the United States. 1918 – World War I: Actors Douglas Fairbanks and Charlie Chaplin sell war bonds on the streets of New York City's financial district. 1913 – The 17th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified, providing for election of U.S. senators by state residents as opposed to state legislatures. 1913 – China’s National Assembly opens in Peking, the first free democratic parliament in Chinese history 1911 – An explosion at the Banner Coal Mine in Littleton, Alabama, claimed the lives of 128 men, most of them convicts leased out from prisons. 1908 – Harvard University votes to establish the Harvard Business School. 1904 – British mystic Aleister Crowley transcribes the first chapter of The Book of the Law. 1904 – Britain and France sign Entente Cordiale: The treaty, which was initially designed to regulate the countries’ colonial interests in Africa, later evolved into the Triple Entente to fight Germany in World War I. With war in Europe a decade away, Britain and France sign an agreement, later known as the Entente Cordiale, resolving long-standing colonial disputes in North Africa and establishing a diplomatic understanding between the two countries, formally entitled a Declaration between the United Kingdom and France Respecting Egypt and Morocco. 1895 – In Pollock v. Farmers’ Loan & Trust Co. the Supreme Court of the United States declares unapportioned income tax to be unconstitutional. 1886 – William Gladstone introduces the first Irish Home Rule Bill in the British House of Commons 1866 – Austro-Prussian War: Italy and Prussia sign a secret alliance against the Austrian Empire. 1864 – The U.S. Senate passed, 38-6, the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolishing slavery. (The House of Representatives passed it in January 1865; the amendment was ratified and adopted in December 1865.) 1832 – Black Hawk War: Around 300 United States 6th Infantry troops leave St. Louis, Missouri to fight the Sauk Native Americans. 1820 – The Venus de Milo statue, likely dating to the 2nd century B.C., was discovered by a farmer on the Greek Aegean island of Milos. 1766 – First fire escape is patented: a wicker basket on a pulley and chain 1271 – In Syria, sultan Baibars conquers the Krak des Chevaliers. Births 1972 – Sergei Magnitsky, Russian lawyer and accountant (died 2009) 1968 – Patricia Arquette, American actress and director (58) 1966 – Robin Wright, American actress, director, producer (60) 1960 – John Schneider, American actor and country singer (66) 1955 – Ron Johnson, American businessman and politician (71) 1947 – Tom DeLay, American politician and convict (79) 1947 – Robert Kiyosaki, American investor (79) 1938 – Kofi Annan, Ghanaian diplomat, 7th Secretary-General of the United Nations (died 2018) 1937 – Seymour Hersh, American journalist and author (89) 1918 – Betty Ford, American wife of Gerald R. Ford, 40th First Lady of the United States (died 2011) 1912 – Sonja Henie, Norwegian-born figure skater who won gold medals at three Olympics in the 1920s and ’30s. Went Hollywood in hits like 1937’s “Thin Ice.” (died 1969) 1892 – Mary Pickford, Canadian-American actress, producer, screenwriter and co-founder of United Artists (died 1979) 1869 – Harvey Cushing, American surgeon and academic (died 1939) 1859 – Edmund Husserl, Austrian mathematician, philosopher (died 1938) 1460 – Juan Ponce de León, explorer and conquistador, first arrived in the Caribbean with Columbus’ 2nd voyage in 1493, founded the first European settlement in Puerto Rico, Camparra in 1508. In 1513 with a royal contract he was the first known European to discover Florida, which he named. A popular myth asserts that another part of his exploration was a search for the ‘fountain of youth’. (died 1521) Deaths 2025 – Nelsy Cruz, Dominican politician, governor of Monte Cristi Province from 2020 until her death. A member of the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM), she died after a nightclub roof collapse in Santo Domingo. 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This show has been flagged as Clean by the host. In our next look at the game mechanics for Civilization V we three key ideas: Great People, Trade, and Empires/Civilizations. Playing Civilization V, Part 10 - Great People Gaining Great People You earn Great People by accumulating Great Person Points (GPP). Each type of Great Person has its own type of GPP, and they are earned independently, so you can easily accumulate points for several different types of Great People at the same time. You can earn these points through specialists, through Wonders, and through Social Policies. While you can accumulate points towards any and all Great People, you should focus on ones that fit your game strategy. If you are going for a Domination victory, you should focus on Great Generals and Great Admirals in preference to Great Artists and Great Musicians. But if you are going for a Culture victory you might want to reverse that. That is not to say you won't gain a few random other Great People along the way, just that you should know what you are trying to achieve. And Great Generals and Great Admirals are a little different in that you earn them by winning battles. Types of Great People Great Artist – Can start Golden Age, or create Great works Great Musician – Can do Concert Tour (+Tourism), or create Great Works Great Writer- Can write a Political Treatise (+Culture), or create Great Works Great Engineer – Can hurry production (including Wonders). Can create Manufactory Great General – combat bonus to units within 2 tiles, or steal land when creating a Citadel Khan – Unique to Mongolia, replaces Great General, moves faster and heals adjacent units, and can create Citadel Great Merchant – Trade Mission (+Gold and +Influence with a city state). Create Customs House Merchant of Venice – Unique to Venice, replaces Great Merchant. +100% Gold and +100% Influence from Trade Mission, or can puppet a City-State. Can create Customs House Great Scientist – Can Hurry Research, or create Academy Great Admiral – Combat bonus to naval units within 2 tiles. Can repair adjacent naval and embarked units Great Prophet – Can Found or enhance Religion, can spread Religion, or can create Holy Site Every type except Great Admiral can create something, but that uses up the Great Person. And the main action for each also uses up the Great Person (e.g. do a Concert Tour, Hurry Production, etc.). So you need to consider which one works best for you. As a general rule, compare which option pays off the best. For example, if it is early in the game and you get a Great Scientist, creating an Academy will give you science points per turn that will pay off over the whole game. But once you hit the mid-to-late stages the one time hit of science points from Hurry Research makes more sense because you don't have the time left for the per-turn bonus from an Academy to add up. And if there is a key Wonder you need to make your strategy works, keeping a Great Engineer on hand to hurry it up can pay off very nicely. This is the only way to Hurry Production on a Wonder. Trade In Civilization V, the amount of Gold you earn from terrain is much lower, so the path to a full treasury requires that you set up Trade Routes. You have limited number of Trade Slots available, but that limit grows over time. You can earn slots two ways. The first is through discovering techs: Ancient Era: Animal Husbandry, Sailing Classical Era: Engineering Medieval Era: Compass Renaissance Era: Banking Industrial Era: Biology Modern Era: Railroad Atomic Era: Penicillin So just from keeping up your research you can get up to 8 Trade Routes. In addition, the Wonders Colossus and Petra each provide an additional Trade Route. You can establish trade route with your own cities, with City-States, and with other Empires. Trade routes are always city-to-city, and are limited by distance, so it can make sense sometimes to move your trade unit to a different city. The city that produced the unit will always be where it shows up first, but you can make a move on its first turn to transfer the unit to another city, though note that Cargo Ships can only be placed in coastal cities. This can bring a desired destination city within range. Note that for land units (Caravans) you can increase the range by building roads. Effects of Trade Trade is generally pursued for the gold, but there can also be Science, Culture, and Religious effects, so it is worth paying attention here. Even if Gold is the main object, you may have several options that provide equivalent amounts of Gold, and a potential gain of Science or Culture might be the tie-breaker, depending on your strategy for victory. If you establish a trade route with a City-State, you can receive Gold, provide religious pressure to convert them to your religion, and gain influence with them, This can be very helpful if you are going for a Diplomatic Victory, But I would not accept a large difference in Gold just for that minor Influence gain. You can gain far more influence with Gold in long run. Setting up trade between your own cities can be helpful in giving a boost to a city because you can send Food and Production. In the earlier phases of the game that might be a good idea to get a city up to full development. The city where the route originates does not lose Food or Production, but some added amount shows up in the destination city. However, for Food trade to happen you need to have a Granary in each city, and for Production you need to have a Workshop in each city. Plundering Trade routes can be plundered by Empires you are at war with, or more often, by Barbarians. When that happens, the route disappears, and you need to build another trade unit and set up another route. Empires/Civs There are 43 possible Civilizations in Civ 5, so I don't propose to discuss all of them in depth here, but if you want to dive into this more you can go to the Civ Wiki for a chart that shows them all. Instead, I want to discuss why they are different and how you should make choices depending on the Victory type you are choosing. Of course, if you let the game make the choice for you randomly, knowing what each Civ is good for can help you to determine what type of strategy to pursue for your best chance of a victory. The first thing to know about each Civ is that they have a starting bias for where they will spawn at the beginning of the game. This can be either positive or negative, i.e. you are either more likely to spawn in certain terrain, or less likely to spawn in certain terrain. England, which is a naval power, will be biases to spawn on the Coast. Whereas Egypt, a famously desert country, will have a negative bias to avoid Jungle or Forest locations. Second, all Civs have one or more Unique Abilities. For example, the Carthaginians have two abilities that come from history. The first is Phoenician Heritage, which means that all Coastal cities get a free Harbor. And once they have earned a Great General, their military units can cross Mountain tiles, and they are the only ones that can do this. And the French have the City of Light ability, which grants doubled theming bonuses for Museums and wonders that are in the Capital. Third, each Civ has a Unique Unit. These units replace one of the regular units in the game, but are enhanced in some way. Spain has two of these. The first, the Tercio, replaces the Musketman, but it has a +50% bonus against mounted units and an increased Melee strength, making it a combination of Musketman and Pikeman. The other unit, the Conquistador replaces the Knight, but it has some interesting abilities. It can move after attacking if it still has movement points, embarked units have double defense, it can see two tiles further, and has no penalty when attacking cities. Finally, the Conquistador unit can be use to establish a city, though that uses up the unit. Finally, most (but not all) Civs have Unique Building or Improvement. As with units, these tend to replace ordinary buildings/improvements but offer something better. Arabia, for instance, has the Bazaar, which replaces the Marketplace. But it provides an additional 2 Gold per turn more than the Marketplace, it adds one additional copy of each improved luxury resource near the city, and provides +2 Gold for each Oasis and each source of Oil. What you need to consider is how each of these unique attributes of a Civ will fit in to your strategy. And timing matters. The American Unique Unit of the B-17 Bomber is nice, to be sure, but comes very late in the game. It probably won't help you conquer the world. But the Roman units of the Ballista and the Legion are excellent for an early campaign of conquest. For a Trade-oriented strategy, Portugal is excellent, as all of its Unique attributes help with generating Trade and Gold. And Gold is the key to many possible paths to victory. So keep these points in mind as you plan your strategy. And to illustrate all of the things we have been discussing in the Civilization V series, I will play a game where I aim for a Diplomatic Victory. Links: https://civilization.fandom.com/wiki/Great_People_(Civ5) https://civilization.fandom.com/wiki/International_trade_route_(Civ5) https://civilization.fandom.com/wiki/Civilizations_(Civ5) https://www.palain.com/gaming/civilization-v/playing-civilization-v-part-10/ Provide feedback on this episode.

In this episode of the Leadership and Learning Podcast, host Randy Goruk sits down with Jessper Maquindang, fractional Chief People Officer and leadership development consultant, to explore what it really takes to build and sustain high-performing construction teams.  Together they discuss why so many contractors struggle with hiring and retention, and how to move beyond filling roles with "warm bodies" to intentionally hiring for attitude, ownership, and culture fit. You will learn how to: Transition from "doing everything yourself" to leading empowered teams.  Attract better talent through clear mission, values, and vision.  Communicate expectations so they're truly understood.  Avoid over-reliance on "rockstar" employees and the risk that creates.  Spot early warning signs of burnout and reducing chaos with clear priorities.  Creating psychological safety, recognition, and strong onboarding to keep people engaged and committed.  If you're a leader who wants to minimize burnout, reduce turnover, and create a high-performance culture that doesn't depend on one or two heroes, this episode is packed with insights you can put to work right away.  Jessper Website: https://www.famileadconsulting.com/ Jessper LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmaquindang/

In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand, we visit with Chase Vasut to preview the 2026 Texas Longhorn Legacy Sale as this standout event enters its third decade.For more than 21 years, the Legacy Sale has been a favorite in the industry, known for quality cattle, strong consignments from across the country, and a fun-filled weekend with the Longhorn family. Chase shares what makes this year's lineup especially exciting, along with highlights like casino night, cow patty bingo, vendor shopping, and the return of the popular Black Tie Heifer Sale on Friday night.Join us as we look ahead to another great weekend in Grapevine—where the cattle are top-notch and the only rule is simple: Have Fun.Send a text From the Pasture with Hired Hand:Hired Hand Websites (@hiredhandwebsites): https://hiredhandsoftware.comHired Hand Live (@hiredhandlive): https://hiredhandlive.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiredhandwebsites/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HiredHandSoftwareTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hiredhandwebsitesNewsletter: https://www.hiredhandsoftware.com/resources/stay-informed

Last week, John Maxwell shared three of his six insights for surrounding yourself with people who can accelerate your growth journey. In this week's episode, John Maxwell is revealing the last three, so you can get yourself around great people!  After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow unpack John's lesson so you can apply these principles in your own leadership. Key takeaways:  Being unforgettable isn't about showing off—it's about finding innovative ways to serve others and do for them what they can't do for themselves.  True vision matures when you move from "me" to "we," inviting participation and building energy that attracts great people to your cause.  Leadership influence grows when your inner character and spirit outshine outward achievements. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the How to Surround Yourself with Great People (Part 2) Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/GreatPeople and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." This episode is sponsored by BELAY: Leaders, stop trying to do it all yourself. The best leaders know their limits, operate out of their strengths, and set others up for success. Find freedom with BELAY — pairing you with vetted U.S. virtual assistants so you can focus on what matters. To help you get started, BELAY is offering Maxwell Leadership listeners a free download of their resource, The Future of Executive Partnership: Why AI Isn't Enough. Just text MAXWELL to 55123 for FREE access. References:  Watch this episode on YouTube! Get the Change Your World online course for 66% off Accelerate your growth with the Maxwell Leadership App (start your 7-day free trial today with code PODCAST7!) 5 Ways to Win With People Podcast Episode Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team

Who are you intentionally inviting into your growth journey? The company you keep could be your greatest accelerator—or your greatest limitation. In this week's episode, John Maxwell teaches how to surround yourself with great people by unveiling the disciplines and mindsets that attract high-potential leaders to your circle.  After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow share real-life strategies you can use right now to elevate your relationships and leverage the power of your network for exponential growth. Key takeaways:  Your desire for greatness—and action toward it—opens doors to impactful relationships and opportunities.  If you want to grow, you must proactively put yourself where great people are and immerse yourself in environments that challenge and affirm you.  Success is sustained by consistently practicing the habits of great people, not just admiring their accomplishments. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the How to Surround Yourself with Great People (Part 1) Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/GreatPeople and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." Take the next step in your growth journey and become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member. Click here to speak with a Program Advisor today!  References:  Watch this episode on YouTube! Get the 15 Laws of Growth online course for 80% off How to Embrace Intentional Living Podcast Episode Your Motives Matter Podcast Episode Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team

First externally attested in 1524, the Ming-dynasty Chinese novel Water Margin collects legends about a band of merry men of genius who love righteousness, and who fight to stop a corrupt imperial bureaucracy from exploiting the people. However, the leader of these social bandits, Song Jiang, comes to see his mission in terms of a monarchist restorationism which is a common conservative reaction to capitalist upheaval in early modernity, known internationally by the Russian name “Good Tsar, Bad Boyars”—the breakdown of feudal order under market relations is blamed on the ministers around the monarch, while the monarch himself is seen as a pure, ideal figure who must only be rescued from corruption and he will save the world. Midway through the longer versions of the novel—there are countless versions with different political slants and (on the original prints) commentary on every page by various ideologues of the time—Song Jiang finally receives his longed-for imperial pardon, but now the heroes must join the imperial army as an elite unit fighting to put down rebellions much like their own across the country, as promises of elevation to the bureaucracy are deferred again and again. When (after the smartest of the heroes go back to the thug life) they finally receive their emoluments and sinecures and retire to their country villas, one by one they are poisoned by the bureaucrats with (as the narrator quasi-grudgingly admits) the full knowledge of the emperor. A final poignant scene caps the long debate throughout the novel between Song Jiang and his loyal and simple stalwart Iron Ox, who has argued throughout against Song Jiang's monarchist fantasies and in favor of something like socialism and democracy. Giving the lie to Eurocentric ideas that revolution is alien to East Eurasia where “oriental despotism” prevails—in fact, the roots of modernity including the modern revolutionary tradition lie in the East—this novel had a tremendous influence on China's thwarted bourgeois revolution, Japan's successful bourgeois revolution (it, far more than the Kojiki or anything else, is the bible of the Japanese right wing and the foundation of Japanese monarchism), and a complicated legacy in China's socialist revolution. In Red Star Over China, Mao is seen praising the Water Margin as an inspiration, but during the Great People's Cultural Revolution he held it up as a “negative example” (反面教材), calling Song Jiang's desire for a pardon “capitulationism” and equating it to the attitude of the capitalist roaders. So who was correct: Song Jiang or Iron Ox? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textMost leaders say they want top talent. So why do so few actually hire it?In this episode, we explore the uncomfortable psychology behind why many B and C level leaders struggle to bring A-players onto their teams. Not because of budget. Not because of timing. But because hiring exceptional people quietly threatens identity, status, and control.We break down the hidden mental blind spots that shape hiring decisions, drawing from validated psychological research on ego threat, social comparison, cognitive dissonance, and status preservation. You'll hear why “culture fit” is often a mask for insecurity, why safe hires feel smart in the moment, and how leadership identity quietly dictates who gets hired and who doesn't.If you've ever wondered why talented people get passed over, why average teams stay average, or why some leaders seem allergic to being challenged, this conversation will hit close to home.This episode isn't comfortable. But it is clarifying.And for leaders serious about building exceptional teams, it might change the way you hire forever.

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Pop Radio UK Show #371!!!  Thanks! Thankful! One must always show gratitude. A time of thoughtfulness, thanks, gratitude, and appreciation. I am thankful for all the music in my life. We listen yet ONE MORE TIME to the sounds of my upbringing, my old hometown of Syracuse, New York! Great MUSIC! Great FOOD! Great People! I just can't stand the weather and the taxes there! Please, keep downloading and sharing the podcast! All the usual download spots. Oh! And the website, too – TheMusicAuthority.com! The Music Authority Podcast... heard daily on TheMusicAuthority.com, Belter Radio, Podchaser, Deezer, Amazon Music, Audible, Listen Notes, Google Podcast Manager, Mixcloud, Player FM, Stitcher, Tune In, Podcast Addict, Cast Box, Radio Public, and Pocket Cast, and APPLE iTunes! Follow the show on “X” Jim Prell@TMusicAuthority! How to listen in?*Podcast - https://themusicauthority.transistor.fm/  The Music Authority Podcast! *Website – TheMusicAuthority.comSpecial Recorded Network Shows, too! Different than my daily show!*@TMusicAuthority Jim Prell with The Music Authority on @BelterRadio Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7 pm ET & Wednesday 9 pm ET *Radio Candy Radio Monday Wednesday, & Friday 7PM ET, 4PM PT*Rockin' The KOR Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday at 7PM UK time, 2PM ET, 11AM PT  www.koradio.rocks*Pop Radio UK Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 6PM UK, 1PM ET, 10AM PT! *Sole Of Indie https://soleofindie.rocks/ Monday Through Friday 6PM ET! *AltPhillie.Rocks Sunday, Thursday, & Saturday At 11:00AM ET!Pop Radio UK Show #371…@Super8UK – TMA Opening Theme@Modafferi - When You Were Free [The Production]@The Lightkeepers - You Gotta Serve Somebody [Talking Man Blues]@The Antoinettes - Reality Hits (Like A Ton Of Bricks) [Studio Tracks]@SoulBird - The Music Authority Jingle@Grace Under Fire - Smile [The Age Of Reason - EP]@Salt City Chill - Perfume [...And Another Thing]@Isreal Hagan & @Jack Lipton - Brokedown Piece Of Man@The Natives - Got Me Going@Nolan Voide - The Music Authority Jingle@The Penetrators - Teenage Lifestyle [Kings Of Basement Rock] (@Fred Records)@The Kennedys - Midnight Train To Georgia [Safe Until Tomorrow]@The Trend - Zinc Tabletz@Dress Code - Never Let Me Go-Something's Really Wrong [Alone In The Crowd – EP]@Little Georgie And The Shuffling Hungarians - Down In New Orleans [The Compendium Of Unruly Caterwauling] (@Queen Bee Media)

Rockin' The KOR Show #387!  Thanks! Thankful! One must always show gratitude. A time of thoughtfulness, thanks, gratitude, and appreciation. I am thankful for all the music in my life. We listen yet ONE MORE TIME to the sounds of my upbringing, my old hometown of Syracuse, New York! Great MUSIC! Great FOOD! Great People! I just can't stand the weather and the taxes there! Please, keep downloading and sharing the podcast! All the usual download spots. Oh! And the website, too – TheMusicAuthority.com! The Music Authority Podcast... heard daily on TheMusicAuthority.com, Belter Radio, Podchaser, Deezer, Amazon Music, Audible, Listen Notes, Google Podcast Manager, Mixcloud, Player FM, Stitcher, Tune In, Podcast Addict, Cast Box, Radio Public, and Pocket Cast, and APPLE iTunes! Follow the show on “X” Jim Prell@TMusicAuthority!  How to listen in?*Podcast - https://themusicauthority.transistor.fm/  The Music Authority Podcast! *Website – TheMusicAuthority.comSpecial Recorded Network Shows, too! Different than my daily show!*@TMusicAuthority Jim Prell with The Music Authority on @BelterRadio Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7 pm ET & Wednesday 9 pm ET *Radio Candy Radio Monday Wednesday, & Friday 7PM ET, 4PM PT*Rockin' The KOR Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday at 7PM UK time, 2PM ET, 11AM PT  www.koradio.rocks*Pop Radio UK Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 6PM UK, 1PM ET, 10AM PT! *Sole Of Indie https://soleofindie.rocks/  Monday Through Friday 6PM ET! *AltPhillie.Rocks Sunday, Thursday, & Saturday At 11:00AM ET!Rockin' the KOR! Show #387…@Super8UK – TMA Opening Theme@Modafferi - When You Were Free [The Production]@The Lightkeepers - You Gotta Serve Somebody [Talking Man Blues]@The Antoinettes - Reality Hits (Like A Ton Of Bricks) [Studio Tracks]@SoulBird - The Music Authority Jingle@Grace Under Fire - Smile [The Age Of Reason - EP]@Salt City Chill - Perfume [...And Another Thing]@Isreal Hagan & @Jack Lipton - Brokedown Piece Of Man@The Natives - Got Me Going@Nolan Voide - The Music Authority Jingle@The Penetrators - Teenage Lifestyle [Kings Of Basement Rock] (@Fred Records)@The Kennedys - Midnight Train To Georgia [Safe Until Tomorrow]@The Trend - Zinc Tabletz@Dress Code - Never Let Me Go-Something's Really Wrong [Alone In The Crowd – EP]@Little Georgie And The Shuffling Hungarians - Down In New Orleans [The Compendium Of Unruly Caterwauling] (@Queen Bee Media)

 Sole Of Indie Show #137!!! Thanks! Thankful! One must always show gratitude. A time of thoughtfulness, thanks, gratitude, and appreciation. I am thankful for all the music in my life. We listen yet ONE MORE TIME to the sounds of my upbringing, my old hometown of Syracuse, New York! Great MUSIC! Great FOOD! Great People! I just can't stand the weather and the taxes there! Please, keep downloading and sharing the podcast! All the usual download spots. Oh! And the website, too – TheMusicAuthority.com! The Music Authority Podcast... heard daily on TheMusicAuthority.com, Belter Radio, Podchaser, Deezer, Amazon Music, Audible, Listen Notes, Google Podcast Manager, Mixcloud, Player FM, Stitcher, Tune In, Podcast Addict, Cast Box, Radio Public, and Pocket Cast, and APPLE iTunes! Follow the show on “X” Jim Prell@TMusicAuthority! How to listen in?*Podcast - https://themusicauthority.transistor.fm/  The Music Authority Podcast! *Website – TheMusicAuthority.comSpecial Recorded Network Shows, too! Different than my daily show!*@TMusicAuthority Jim Prell with The Music Authority on @BelterRadio Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7 pm ET & Wednesday 9 pm ET *Radio Candy Radio Monday Wednesday, & Friday 7PM ET, 4PM PT*Rockin' The KOR Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday at 7PM UK time, 2PM ET, 11AM PT  www.koradio.rocks*Pop Radio UK Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 6PM UK, 1PM ET, 10AM PT! *Sole Of Indie https://soleofindie.rocks/ Monday Through Friday 6PM ET! *AltPhillie.Rocks Sunday, Thursday, & Saturday At 11:00AM ET!Sole Of Indie Show #137…@Super8UK – TMA Opening Theme@Modafferi - When You Were Free [The Production]@The Lightkeepers - You Gotta Serve Somebody [Talking Man Blues]@The Antoinettes - Reality Hits (Like A Ton Of Bricks) [Studio Tracks]@SoulBird - The Music Authority Jingle@Grace Under Fire - Smile [The Age Of Reason - EP]@Salt City Chill - Perfume [...And Another Thing]@Isreal Hagan & @Jack Lipton - Brokedown Piece Of Man@The Natives - Got Me Going@Nolan Voide - The Music Authority Jingle@The Penetrators - Teenage Lifestyle [Kings Of Basement Rock] (@Fred Records)@The Kennedys - Midnight Train To Georgia [Safe Until Tomorrow]@The Trend - Zinc Tabletz@Dress Code - Never Let Me Go-Something's Really Wrong [Alone In The Crowd – EP]@Little Georgie And The Shuffling Hungarians - Down In New Orleans [The Compendium Of Unruly Caterwauling] (@Queen Bee Media)

Radio Candy Radio Show #245!  Thanks!  Thankful! One must always show gratitude.  A time of thoughtfulness, thanks, gratitude, and appreciation.  I am thankful for all the music in my life.  We listen yet ONE MORE TIME to the sounds of my upbringing, my old hometown of Syracuse, New York!  Great MUSIC! Great FOOD! Great People!  I just can't stand the weather and the taxes there!  Please, keep downloading and sharing the podcast!  All the usual download spots.  Oh!  And the website, too – TheMusicAuthority.com!  The Music Authority Podcast... heard daily on TheMusicAuthority.com, Belter Radio, Podchaser, Deezer, Amazon Music, Audible, Listen Notes, Google Podcast Manager, Mixcloud, Player FM, Stitcher, Tune In, Podcast Addict, Cast Box, Radio Public, and Pocket Cast, and APPLE iTunes!  Follow the show on “X” Jim Prell@TMusicAuthority!  How to listen in?*Podcast - https://themusicauthority.transistor.fm/   The Music Authority Podcast!  *Website – TheMusicAuthority.comSpecial Recorded Network Shows, too!  Different than my daily show!*@TMusicAuthority Jim Prell with The Music Authority on @BelterRadio Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7 pm ET & Wednesday 9 pm ET *Radio Candy Radio Monday Wednesday, & Friday 7PM ET, 4PM PT*Rockin' The KOR Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday at 7PM UK time, 2PM ET, 11AM PT  www.koradio.rocks*Pop Radio UK Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 6PM UK, 1PM ET, 10AM PT!  *Sole Of Indie https://soleofindie.rocks/  Monday Through Friday 6PM ET! *AltPhillie.Rocks Sunday, Thursday, & Saturday At 11:00AM ET!Radio Candy Radio Show #245…@Super8UK – TMA Opening Theme@Modafferi - When You Were Free [The Production]@The Lightkeepers - You Gotta Serve Somebody [Talking Man Blues]@The Antoinettes - Reality Hits (Like A Ton Of Bricks) [Studio Tracks]@SoulBird - The Music Authority Jingle@Grace Under Fire - Smile [The Age Of Reason - EP]@Salt City Chill - Perfume [...And Another Thing]@Isreal Hagan & @Jack Lipton - Brokedown Piece Of Man@The Natives - Got Me Going@Nolan Voide - The Music Authority Jingle@The Penetrators - Teenage Lifestyle [Kings Of Basement Rock] (@Fred Records)@The Kennedys - Midnight Train To Georgia [Safe Until Tomorrow]@The Trend - Zinc Tabletz@Dress Code - Never Let Me Go-Something's Really Wrong [Alone In The Crowd – EP]@Little Georgie And The Shuffling Hungarians - Down In New Orleans [The Compendium Of Unruly Caterwauling] (@Queen Bee Media)

ALTPHILLIE.ROCKS - Show #83!!!! Thanks! Thankful! One must always show gratitude. A time of thoughtfulness, thanks, gratitude, and appreciation. I am thankful for all the music in my life. We listen yet ONE MORE TIME to the sounds of my upbringing, my old hometown of Syracuse, New York! Great MUSIC! Great FOOD! Great People! I just can't stand the weather and the taxes there! Please, keep downloading and sharing the podcast! All the usual download spots. Oh! And the website, too – TheMusicAuthority.com! The Music Authority Podcast... heard daily on TheMusicAuthority.com, Belter Radio, Podchaser, Deezer, Amazon Music, Audible, Listen Notes, Google Podcast Manager, Mixcloud, Player FM, Stitcher, Tune In, Podcast Addict, Cast Box, Radio Public, and Pocket Cast, and APPLE iTunes! Follow the show on “X” Jim Prell@TMusicAuthority! How to listen in?*Podcast - https://themusicauthority.transistor.fm/  The Music Authority Podcast! *Website – TheMusicAuthority.comSpecial Recorded Network Shows, too! Different than my daily show!*@TMusicAuthority Jim Prell with The Music Authority on @BelterRadio Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7 pm ET & Wednesday 9 pm ET *Radio Candy Radio Monday Wednesday, & Friday 7PM ET, 4PM PT*Rockin' The KOR Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday at 7PM UK time, 2PM ET, 11AM PT  www.koradio.rocks*Pop Radio UK Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 6PM UK, 1PM ET, 10AM PT! *Sole Of Indie https://soleofindie.rocks/ Monday Through Friday 6PM ET! *AltPhillie.Rocks Sunday, Thursday, & Saturday At 11:00AM ET!ALTPHILLIE.ROCKS - Show #83…@Super8UK – TMA Opening Theme@Modafferi - When You Were Free [The Production]@The Lightkeepers - You Gotta Serve Somebody [Talking Man Blues]@The Antoinettes - Reality Hits (Like A Ton Of Bricks) [Studio Tracks]@SoulBird - The Music Authority Jingle@Grace Under Fire - Smile [The Age Of Reason - EP]@Salt City Chill - Perfume [...And Another Thing]@Isreal Hagan & @Jack Lipton - Brokedown Piece Of Man@The Natives - Got Me Going@Nolan Voide - The Music Authority Jingle@The Penetrators - Teenage Lifestyle [Kings Of Basement Rock] (@Fred Records)@The Kennedys - Midnight Train To Georgia [Safe Until Tomorrow]@The Trend - Zinc Tabletz@Dress Code - Never Let Me Go-Something's Really Wrong [Alone In The Crowd – EP]@Little Georgie And The Shuffling Hungarians - Down In New Orleans [The Compendium Of Unruly Caterwauling] (@Queen Bee Media)

Pop Radio UK Show #370!!!  November is here. A time of thoughtfulness, thanks, gratitude, and appreciation. I am thankful for all the music in my life. We listen yet again to the sounds of my upbringing, my old hometown of Syracuse, New York! Great MUSIC! Great FOOD! Great People! I just can't stand the weather there! Please, keep downloading and sharing the podcast! All the usual download spots. Oh! And the website, too – TheMusicAuthority.com! The Music Authority Podcast... heard daily on TheMusicAuthority.com, Belter Radio, Podchaser, Deezer, Amazon Music, Audible, Listen Notes, Google Podcast Manager, Mixcloud, Player FM, Stitcher, Tune In, Podcast Addict, Cast Box, Radio Public, and Pocket Cast, and APPLE iTunes! Follow the show on “X” Jim Prell@TMusicAuthority! How to listen in?*Podcast - https://themusicauthority.transistor.fm/  The Music Authority Podcast! *Website – TheMusicAuthority.comSpecial Recorded Network Shows, too! Different than my daily show!*@TMusicAuthority Jim Prell with The Music Authority on @BelterRadio Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7 pm ET & Wednesday 9 pm ET *Radio Candy Radio Monday Wednesday, & Friday 7PM ET, 4PM PT*Rockin' The KOR Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday at 7PM UK time, 2PM ET, 11AM PT  www.koradio.rocks*Pop Radio UK Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 6PM UK, 1PM ET, 10AM PT! *Sole Of Indie https://soleofindie.rocks/ Monday Through Friday 6PM ET! *AltPhillie.Rocks Sunday, Thursday, & Saturday At 11:00AM ET!Pop Radio UK Show #370…@Super8UK – TMA Opening Theme@The Flashcubes - Nothing Really Matters When You're Young [Flashcubes Forever]@1.4.5. - Below The Belt [Three Chords And A Cloud Of Dust] [Pink Invasion] [Rhythm & Booze]@The Most - Let's Go Out@Screen Test - Feather Dancer [Inspired Humans Making Noise: An Anthology 1980-1986] (@Northside Records)@SoulBird - The Music Authority Jingle@Gary Frenay - Everything But Love [File Under Pop Vocal]@Arty Lenin - Little Sister [A Life Of Ease] (@Stout Records)@Paul Davie & The BFF's - One With The Sun [Half And Half - Originals And Eclectic Covers]@Jamie Notarthomas - Sky Blue [Jamie Notarthomas]@The Tearjerkers - Syracuse Summer@The Miamis - It's Not Alright@The Poptarts - Glad She's Gone [Fresh Out Of The Toaster – The Poptarts Anthology]@Nolan Voide - The Music Authority Jingle@I Am Fool - Hopeless Romantic [Freak In The Machine]@Mr. Stones Country - I Will [Anywhere]@Modaferri - Find Me In The Right Mind [Out Amongst The People]@The Va Va VooDoos - Goo Goo Muck [Apocalypse WoW!]@The Cause – Hero@Machine & Hummer – Room Beyond The Door

Paul Sanneman has built the perfect lifestyle business with Contractor Staffing Source. His $2.5M revenue recruiting business could run without him if needed, but he's enjoying the work he does every day. He's also built it around his lifestyle so we can spend plenty of time with family, working out, and enjoying the ocean in Hawaii. We discuss what his business is worth today and if he'd ever sell, as well as who might take it over. Paul shares some great wisdom he's learned after other failed business ventures, and trends he sees with his contractor clients. Contractor Staffing Source Website: https://contractorstaffingsource.com/Paul Sanneman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-sanneman/Clint Fiore & Dealonomy: https://www.dealonomy.com/Patrick Dichter & Appletree: https://appletreebusiness.com/

Rockin' The KOR Show #386!  November is here. A time of thoughtfulness, thanks, gratitude, and appreciation. I am thankful for all the music in my life. We listen yet again to the sounds of my upbringing, my old hometown of Syracuse, New York! Great MUSIC! Great FOOD! Great People! I just can't stand the weather there! Please, keep downloading and sharing the podcast! All the usual download spots. Oh! And the website, too – TheMusicAuthority.com! The Music Authority Podcast... heard daily on TheMusicAuthority.com, Belter Radio, Podchaser, Deezer, Amazon Music, Audible, Listen Notes, Google Podcast Manager, Mixcloud, Player FM, Stitcher, Tune In, Podcast Addict, Cast Box, Radio Public, and Pocket Cast, and APPLE iTunes! Follow the show on “X” Jim Prell@TMusicAuthority!  How to listen in?*Podcast - https://themusicauthority.transistor.fm/  The Music Authority Podcast! *Website – TheMusicAuthority.comSpecial Recorded Network Shows, too! Different than my daily show!*@TMusicAuthority Jim Prell with The Music Authority on @BelterRadio Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7 pm ET & Wednesday 9 pm ET *Radio Candy Radio Monday Wednesday, & Friday 7PM ET, 4PM PT*Rockin' The KOR Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday at 7PM UK time, 2PM ET, 11AM PT  www.koradio.rocks*Pop Radio UK Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 6PM UK, 1PM ET, 10AM PT! *Sole Of Indie https://soleofindie.rocks/  Monday Through Friday 6PM ET! *AltPhillie.Rocks Sunday, Thursday, & Saturday At 11:00AM ET!Rockin' the KOR! Show #386…@Super8UK – TMA Opening Theme@The Flashcubes - Nothing Really Matters When You're Young [Flashcubes Forever]@1.4.5. - Below The Belt [Three Chords And A Cloud Of Dust] [Pink Invasion] [Rhythm & Booze]@The Most - Let's Go Out@Screen Test - Feather Dancer [Inspired Humans Making Noise: An Anthology 1980-1986] (@Northside Records)@SoulBird - The Music Authority Jingle@Gary Frenay - Everything But Love [File Under Pop Vocal]@Arty Lenin - Little Sister [A Life Of Ease] (@Stout Records)@Paul Davie & The BFF's - One With The Sun [Half And Half - Originals And Eclectic Covers]@Jamie Notarthomas - Sky Blue [Jamie Notarthomas]@The Tearjerkers - Syracuse Summer@The Miamis - It's Not Alright@The Poptarts - Glad She's Gone [Fresh Out Of The Toaster – The Poptarts Anthology]@Nolan Voide - The Music Authority Jingle@I Am Fool - Hopeless Romantic [Freak In The Machine]@Mr. Stones Country - I Will [Anywhere]@Modaferri - Find Me In The Right Mind [Out Amongst The People]@The Va Va VooDoos - Goo Goo Muck [Apocalypse WoW!]@The Cause – Hero@Machine & Hummer – Room Beyond The Door

Sole Of Indie Show #136!! November is here. A time of thoughtfulness, thanks, gratitude, and appreciation. I am thankful for all the music in my life. We listen yet again to the sounds of my upbringing, my old hometown of Syracuse, New York! Great MUSIC! Great FOOD! Great People! I just can't stand the weather there! Please, keep downloading and sharing the podcast! All the usual download spots. Oh! And the website, too – TheMusicAuthority.com! The Music Authority Podcast... heard daily on TheMusicAuthority.com, Belter Radio, Podchaser, Deezer, Amazon Music, Audible, Listen Notes, Google Podcast Manager, Mixcloud, Player FM, Stitcher, Tune In, Podcast Addict, Cast Box, Radio Public, and Pocket Cast, and APPLE iTunes! Follow the show on “X” Jim Prell@TMusicAuthority! How to listen in?*Podcast - https://themusicauthority.transistor.fm/  The Music Authority Podcast! *Website – TheMusicAuthority.comSpecial Recorded Network Shows, too! Different than my daily show!*@TMusicAuthority Jim Prell with The Music Authority on @BelterRadio Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7 pm ET & Wednesday 9 pm ET *Radio Candy Radio Monday Wednesday, & Friday 7PM ET, 4PM PT*Rockin' The KOR Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday at 7PM UK time, 2PM ET, 11AM PT  www.koradio.rocks*Pop Radio UK Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 6PM UK, 1PM ET, 10AM PT! *Sole Of Indie https://soleofindie.rocks/ Monday Through Friday 6PM ET! *AltPhillie.Rocks Sunday, Thursday, & Saturday At 11:00AM ET!Sole Of Indie Show #136…@Super8UK – TMA Opening Theme@The Flashcubes - Nothing Really Matters When You're Young [Flashcubes Forever]@1.4.5. - Below The Belt [Three Chords And A Cloud Of Dust] [Pink Invasion] [Rhythm & Booze]@The Most - Let's Go Out@Screen Test - Feather Dancer [Inspired Humans Making Noise: An Anthology 1980-1986] (@Northside Records)@SoulBird - The Music Authority Jingle@Gary Frenay - Everything But Love [File Under Pop Vocal]@Arty Lenin - Little Sister [A Life Of Ease] (@Stout Records)@Paul Davie & The BFF's - One With The Sun [Half And Half - Originals And Eclectic Covers]@Jamie Notarthomas - Sky Blue [Jamie Notarthomas]@The Tearjerkers - Syracuse Summer@The Miamis - It's Not Alright@The Poptarts - Glad She's Gone [Fresh Out Of The Toaster – The Poptarts Anthology]@Nolan Voide - The Music Authority Jingle@I Am Fool - Hopeless Romantic [Freak In The Machine]@Mr. Stones Country - I Will [Anywhere]@Modaferri - Find Me In The Right Mind [Out Amongst The People]@The Va Va VooDoos - Goo Goo Muck [Apocalypse WoW!]@The Cause – Hero@Machine & Hummer – Room Beyond The Door

Radio Candy Radio Show #244! November is here. A time of thoughtfulness, thanks, gratitude, and appreciation. I am thankful for all the music in my life. We listen yet again to the sounds of my upbringing, my old hometown of Syracuse, New York! Great MUSIC! Great FOOD! Great People! I just can't stand the weather there! Please, keep downloading and sharing the podcast! All the usual download spots. Oh! And the website, too – TheMusicAuthority.com! The Music Authority Podcast... heard daily on TheMusicAuthority.com, Belter Radio, Podchaser, Deezer, Amazon Music, Audible, Listen Notes, Google Podcast Manager, Mixcloud, Player FM, Stitcher, Tune In, Podcast Addict, Cast Box, Radio Public, and Pocket Cast, and APPLE iTunes! Follow the show on “X” Jim Prell@TMusicAuthority! How to listen in?*Podcast - https://themusicauthority.transistor.fm/  The Music Authority Podcast! *Website – TheMusicAuthority.comSpecial Recorded Network Shows, too! Different than my daily show!*@TMusicAuthority Jim Prell with The Music Authority on @BelterRadio Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7 pm ET & Wednesday 9 pm ET *Radio Candy Radio Monday Wednesday, & Friday 7PM ET, 4PM PT*Rockin' The KOR Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday at 7PM UK time, 2PM ET, 11AM PT  www.koradio.rocks*Pop Radio UK Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 6PM UK, 1PM ET, 10AM PT! *Sole Of Indie https://soleofindie.rocks/ Monday Through Friday 6PM ET! *AltPhillie.Rocks Sunday, Thursday, & Saturday At 11:00AM ET!Radio Candy Radio Show #244…@Super8UK – TMA Opening Theme@The Flashcubes - Nothing Really Matters When You're Young [Flashcubes Forever]@1.4.5. - Below The Belt [Three Chords And A Cloud Of Dust] [Pink Invasion] [Rhythm & Booze]@The Most - Let's Go Out@Screen Test - Feather Dancer [Inspired Humans Making Noise: An Anthology 1980-1986] (@Northside Records)@SoulBird - The Music Authority Jingle@Gary Frenay - Everything But Love [File Under Pop Vocal]@Arty Lenin - Little Sister [A Life Of Ease] (@Stout Records)@Paul Davie & The BFF's - One With The Sun [Half And Half - Originals And Eclectic Covers]@Jamie Notarthomas - Sky Blue [Jamie Notarthomas]@The Tearjerkers - Syracuse Summer@The Miamis - It's Not Alright@The Poptarts - Glad She's Gone [Fresh Out Of The Toaster – The Poptarts Anthology]@Nolan Voide - The Music Authority Jingle@I Am Fool - Hopeless Romantic [Freak In The Machine]@Mr. Stones Country - I Will [Anywhere]@Modaferri - Find Me In The Right Mind [Out Amongst The People]@The Va Va VooDoos - Goo Goo Muck [Apocalypse WoW!]@The Cause – Hero@Machine & Hummer – Room Beyond The Door

ALTPHILLIE.ROCKS - Show #82!!!! November is here. A time of thoughtfulness, thanks, gratitude, and appreciation. I am thankful for all the music in my life. We listen yet again to the sounds of my upbringing, my old hometown of Syracuse, New York! Great MUSIC! Great FOOD! Great People! I just can't stand the weather there! Please, keep downloading and sharing the podcast! All the usual download spots. Oh! And the website, too – TheMusicAuthority.com! The Music Authority Podcast... heard daily on TheMusicAuthority.com, Belter Radio, Podchaser, Deezer, Amazon Music, Audible, Listen Notes, Google Podcast Manager, Mixcloud, Player FM, Stitcher, Tune In, Podcast Addict, Cast Box, Radio Public, and Pocket Cast, and APPLE iTunes! Follow the show on “X” Jim Prell@TMusicAuthority! How to listen in?*Podcast - https://themusicauthority.transistor.fm/  The Music Authority Podcast! *Website – TheMusicAuthority.comSpecial Recorded Network Shows, too! Different than my daily show!*@TMusicAuthority Jim Prell with The Music Authority on @BelterRadio Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7 pm ET & Wednesday 9 pm ET *Radio Candy Radio Monday Wednesday, & Friday 7PM ET, 4PM PT*Rockin' The KOR Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday at 7PM UK time, 2PM ET, 11AM PT  www.koradio.rocks*Pop Radio UK Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 6PM UK, 1PM ET, 10AM PT! *Sole Of Indie https://soleofindie.rocks/ Monday Through Friday 6PM ET! *AltPhillie.Rocks Sunday, Thursday, & Saturday At 11:00AM ET!ALTPHILLIE.ROCKS - Show #82…@Super8UK – TMA Opening Theme@The Flashcubes - Nothing Really Matters When You're Young [Flashcubes Forever]@1.4.5. - Below The Belt [Three Chords And A Cloud Of Dust] [Pink Invasion] [Rhythm & Booze]@The Most - Let's Go Out@Screen Test - Feather Dancer [Inspired Humans Making Noise: An Anthology 1980-1986] (@Northside Records)@SoulBird - The Music Authority Jingle@Gary Frenay - Everything But Love [File Under Pop Vocal]@Arty Lenin - Little Sister [A Life Of Ease] (@Stout Records)@Paul Davie & The BFF's - One With The Sun [Half And Half - Originals And Eclectic Covers]@Jamie Notarthomas - Sky Blue [Jamie Notarthomas]@The Tearjerkers - Syracuse Summer@The Miamis - It's Not Alright@The Poptarts - Glad She's Gone [Fresh Out Of The Toaster – The Poptarts Anthology]@Nolan Voide - The Music Authority Jingle@I Am Fool - Hopeless Romantic [Freak In The Machine]@Mr. Stones Country - I Will [Anywhere]@Modaferri - Find Me In The Right Mind [Out Amongst The People]@The Va Va VooDoos - Goo Goo Muck [Apocalypse WoW!]@The Cause – Hero@Machine & Hummer – Room Beyond The Door

John talks with Michael Erath — entrepreneur, business coach, speaker, founder of Next Level Growth, author of Five Obsessions of Elite Organizations: Take Your Business and Your Life to the Next Level, The Path to the Pinnacle: Using Customized Business Operating Systems to Drive Growth, Rise: The Reincarnation of an Entrepreneur, and husband, father, and grandpa. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro and Michael's bio [01:21] - Michael's backstory [03:19]  - Betrayed by his business partner and how he navigated that [07:50] - Implementing EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) in his new business [10:33] - Ideal client of Next Level Growth [13:37] - Five Obsessions of Elite Organizations [15:43] - #1: Great People [16:21] - #2: Inspiring Purpose [17:07] - #3: Optimized Playbooks [17:44] - #4: Culture of Performance [19:15] - #5: Growing Profits and Cash Flow [20:52] - Figuring out your personal purpose vs. the company purpose [22:46] - How pain helped John and Michael discover their purposes [26:57] - What is quarterly calibration and why Michael uses it [33:27] - Three key questions for managers/leaders to ask [34:33] - Employees can also give feedback to their managers/leaders [38:25] - Traits of a great leader [40:19] - Role of Michael's faith in his business [42:33] - Hard times help people grow stronger [45:46] - Michael's definition of success [47:03] - #1 weekly habit [50:31] - How Michael invests in his growth [54:28] - Best way to reach out to Michael [57:13] - Closing thoughts NOTABLE QUOTES: "If money is the only reason you're in business, that's the reason you're gonna go out of business." "Most of our frustrations between people is a result of unclear expectations." "If you treat profit and cash as a byproduct, that's all it ever will be." "If you believe in your purpose, you need to be intentional about growing your profits and cash flow." "Leadership is about relationships. You have to be an empathetic listener to build relationships." "You don't get stronger by not working out. You actually have to tear the muscle in order to build it up." "Paint a picture of what a successful life looks like for you as an individual, and then build the systems and structures into your life." "Marry the right partner, because at the end of the day, if you marry someone who's a great partner for you, they support you and help you and make you almost unstoppable." "Do your research on your coach, and if the person you want to coach you doesn't have at least one coach, don't hire that person." BOOKS MENTIONED: Traction: Get A Grip On Your Business by Gino Wickman (https://a.co/d/fJcDVGl) Already Whole: Unlock The Eight Keys to Emotional Freedom and Inner Peace by Elijah Kai (https://a.co/d/5OSoZYu) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://askmichaelerath.com/ https://nextlevelgrowth.com/ https://pinnaclebusinessguides.com/guide/Michael-Erath/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelerath1/ https://www.facebook.com/michael.erath.2025 https://www.youtube.com/@nextlevelgrowth Five Obsessions of Elite Organizations: Take Your Business and Your Life to the Next Level (https://a.co/d/g95AUrg) The Path to the Pinnacle: Using Customized Business Operating Systems to Drive Growth (https://a.co/d/91e0ZJB) Rise: The Reincarnation of an Entrepreneur (https://a.co/d/8zkIGxi) https://fiveobsessions.com/   CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen    X - https://x.com/johnhulen    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA    EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

Why do great volunteers stop serving at good churches? The reason usually isn't hard to spot — but finding a real solution takes work. That's exactly what we're unpacking in today's episode. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 3:05 - Habits Of Joy 7:13 - Practice Intentional Discomfort 15:22 - Becoming Unbothered IMPORTANT LINKS - The MOST Important Thing I Learned BEFORE 30 [CHURCH LEADERS]: https://youtu.be/CFVJeEfQvkA THE 167 NEWSLETTER

Struggling to hire the right people? The best talent isn't job-hunting—they're listening for the right mission.In this episode, we break down a smarter, culture-first approach to hiring that attracts high performers before you even post a role.Timestamps:00:01:26 – Great People Aren't Looking—They're ListeningTop-tier talent is drawn to mission, not job boards. Here's how to make them lean in.00:08:46 – Your Culture Is Your First InterviewCandidates audit you before you ever meet. Make sure your culture speaks clearly.00:15:16 – Job Descriptions Must Inspire, Not IntimidateReplace task lists with vision. Inspire ownership and growth.00:20:07 – The Right People Say Yes to the Right VisionMoney isn't the magnet—meaning is. Learn how to communicate your “why.”00:23:24 – DISC = The Culture Fit FilterUse DISC to hire for alignment, not just skill. Culture fit starts here.00:28:38 – Action ItemsPractical steps you can take this week to upgrade your hiring process.00:31:19 – Additional ResourcesSign up for the Smart Hiring Framework at chrislocurto.com/hiringframework00:32:11 – ConclusionWhen your mission is clear, the right people will find you.

We all know your Google Business Profile helps attract clients—but what if it could help you hire your next dream team member too?In this episode, Melissa shares a real-life story from her studio: when two teachers left mid-season, the perfect new hire walked through her doors… thanks to her optimized Google Business Profile.Tune in to learn: ✨ Why consistency on your GBP matters (even when you're not “actively” marketing) ✨ How visibility attracts not just clients, but like-minded team members ✨ Why strong leadership and great marketing are deeply connected ✨ The mindset shift that keeps you calm when life—and business—throws a curveballPlus, Melissa shares details about her upcoming in-person Google Business Profile Workshop, where you can optimize your own profile and get hands-on help!Your GO-TO LINK for all things Brick and Mortar Visibility-: Level UP : Your Business, Your Life, Google Business Profile Workshop, Visibility Workshop, Hire Melissa, Newsletter, & Referral Partners.Love today's podcast?

We got off to a slow start this morning The Old Man was a bit brain challenged and Shonda was off on special assignment. Man, he misses her when she's away!!!! BUT, our good friend Joseph jumped on and helped bail the Old Man out and later Russ Brown of the Outside of Normal Podcast joined in and helped steady the ship!!! It's all a GOOD TIME when you are surrounded by Great People and Friends like we were today, THANKS ALL!! THANKS to all our Listeners and Followers for pushing last weeks show into New Records for Downloads, you all are AWESOME!!! Have an AWESOME Week and we look forward to seeing you back here next Monday!! Later Gators!!! *Get everything you need to start your own successful podcast on Podbean here: https://www.podbean.com/tomspodcastPBFree   *Visit our webpage where you can catch up on Current / Past Episodes: www.theoldmanspodcast.com   *Contact us at: theoldmanspodcast@gmail.com     Checkout and Follow the Writings of Shonda Sinclair here: Roaming the Road (of Life):https://www.shondasinclair.com/   *TOMPodcast Music Shows: https://www.mixcloud.com/TOMPodcast/

Episode Type: Fireside ChatWatch on YouTube >>> ---Sponsored by Dominion Revenue Solutions. Dominion is more than a medical billing company for home health and hospice agencies. They're a revenue transformation partner bringing about clarity and peace of mind.---As a former marketing agency owner, I learned that even if you can't pay top salaries, you can build an insanely loyal and high-performing team—but it requires intentional effort and avoiding the biggest mistakes. In this video, I share the counterintuitive truth about talent retention: relying on money alone leads to burnout and high turnover. I break down my proven framework for attracting the right people, cultivating a powerful culture through "pull leadership," and making your business a vehicle for your employees' success. Watch now to learn the key mindset shifts and practical strategies that will transform your team's commitment and make your business truly sustainable.---For the written version with links, click here.

In this episode of 'Linch with a Leader', Mike Linch interviews Jay Brown, CEO of David Weekley Homes, exploring his personal journey, the impact of family and faith on leadership, and the importance of people in business. Jay shares insights on overcoming challenges, the significance of continuous learning, and the balance between work and family life. He emphasizes the need for leaders to love, learn, and lead well, and reflects on the legacy he hopes to leave for his children.Mike's Leadership Lessons from Jay:- Great businesses are great because of their people.- The journey to leadership often starts with overcoming personal fears.- Family plays a crucial role in shaping one's character and values.- Empowering employees leads to better business outcomes.- Time management is essential for effective leadership.- Continuous learning is vital for personal and professional growth.- Balancing work and family is a key aspect of leadership.- Legacy is about the impact you leave on others.Welcome to the Linch with a Leader Podcast, where you're invited to join the spiritual principles behind big success, with host Mike Linch.Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode: Watch: @linchwithaleader Prefer just listening? SUBSCRIBE to the podcast here:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dJfeLbikJlKlBqAx6mDYW?si=6ffed84956cb4848Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/linch-with-a-leader/id1279929826Find show notes and more information at: www.mikelinch.comFollow for EVERYDAY leadership content and interaction:Follow on X: https://x.com/mikelinch?s=20Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikelinch?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==https://www.instagram.com/mikelinch/?...JOIN Mike for a Sunday at NorthStar Church:www.northstarchurch.org Watch: @nsckennesawTIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction and Background06:49 Lessons from Parenting09:24 Faith and Personal Growth12:07 Overcoming Public Speaking Fear14:43 The Importance of People in Business17:09 Leadership and Empowerment19:51 Maintaining Connection as a CEO22:46 The Three L's of Leadership28:05 The Importance of Time Management32:18 Balancing Work and Family Life39:15 Legacy and Impact on Family

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