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Episode 150 has news for 3 March 2026 featuring major leadership changes at Hays and Persol, acquisition activity and financial results across the sector, fresh SEEK market data, regulatory updates as well a a new consultancy Senitel Collective launches in Australia. and Question of the Week, "Are you charging candidates for services?
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What happens when you thru-hike the Appalachian Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and set your sights on 200-mile ultramarathons?You architect a life around adventure.In this episode, Kelly Hays joins the show to talk about:Nearly 3,000 miles on the CDT in just five monthsHiking 120 miles straight through Wyoming's Great Basin with zero sleepEmergency surgery six days into the Appalachian Trail — and getting back on trailWhy mental toughness is built by putting one foot in front of the otherThe transition from thru-hiker to ultrarunnerPulling out of races to protect longevity (and why that decision matters)Balancing ambition with patienceWhy she's obsessed with 100s and dreaming of 200-milers like Cocodona 250Kelly doesn't just chase miles. She designs her life around growth, challenge, and freedom.This conversation is about more than running.It's about stacking bricks, showing up daily, and becoming the kind of person who can endure hard things — on trail and in life.If you've ever wrestled with ambition, injury, comparison, or the desire to go all-in on adventure… this one's for you.Kelly Hays is an ultrarunner, thru-hiker, and content creator who has built a following of hundreds of thousands of people as she documents her journey's of adventure, running, and building a life of adventure.SHOW LINKS:Register for our race, The Desert Peak Ultra 100K + 50K at desertpeakultra.comWant to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here: https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coachingWant to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program? Book a free call here with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupgTry Caraway's non-toxic cookware to optimize your health and train stronger and get 10% off your order by going to carawayhome.com/everydayultraTry Mount to Coast shoes, designed specifically for ultramarathons, and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA by going to the link here.Try HYPERLYTE Liquid Performance running nutrition and get 15% off your order when you use code EVERYDAYULTRA at www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.comGet 20% off TrainingPeaks premium to track and analyze your training date by using the code EVERYDAYULTRA at this link here: https://bit.ly/4qJDETMTry PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off with code EVERYDAYULTRA at playonrelief.comTry Bear Butt Wipes and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at bearbuttwipes.comTry Janji apparel and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at Janji.comCreate running routes easily with Footpath, the app designed to help you manage routes simply. Download for free at footpathapp.com.Follow Kelly on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kellyhays23Follow Kelly on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kellyhays23/Follow Kelly on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kellyhays23
This week is all about the platonic love between Smith and Tyson as they got to go on a date together in Hays. It's just as romantic as you are thinking it would be. Meanwhile Dawson was in Colorado seeing Pinback at the Stanley Hotel on Friday the 13th. NBD as the kids say. It's full of the usual tomfoolery and good times! Kick back, relax and check it out.
The 8th-ranked Fort Hays State women close out the regular season against Nebraska-Kearney on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays, Kan.
Fort Hays State closes out the regular season against rival Nebraska-Kearney on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays, Kan.
In episode 604 of Lawyerist Podcast, Stephanie Everett sits down with Andy Hays to explore the shift from solo practitioner to true business owner. After nearly two decades of firm ownership, Andy shares why he recently rebranded to remove his personal name from the firm, a strategic move designed to reduce dependency on him and strengthen the firm's future. They discuss delegation, hiring before you feel fully ready, automating repetitive processes, and setting clear expectations for team performance. The conversation also dives into accountability, leadership growth, and how small operational improvements compound over time. If you are ready to move beyond founder dependence and build a firm designed for scalability, resilience, and long-term value, this episode offers practical frameworks and real-world insight to help you get there. Listen to our previous episodes on Scaling & Building a Sellable Firm. #306: Getting to Know & Love Your Numbers, with Bernadette Harris Apple | Spotify | LTN #583: From Survival to Strategy: Scaling Your Law Firm Finances, with Bernadette Harris Apple | Spotify | LTN #588: Practice Smarter, Not Harder: 411 Tips for Modern Lawyers, with Jordan Couch Apple | Spotify | LTN Have thoughts about today's episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X! If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you. Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com. Chapters / Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 03:50 – Standards, KPIs & Hard Conversations 07:30 – Meet Andy 08:45 – Lessons from 18 Years in Practice 10:15 – Removing Your Name from the Firm 12:45 – Building a Firm You Can Sell 15:30 – Automation & Low Hanging Fruit 17:00 – Accountability & Team Meetings 19:25 – The “I'll Just Do It Myself” Trap 21:15 – Hiring Strategically 23:30 – Expanding the Physical Office 25:40 – Closing Thoughts
Nick is joined by EC's USA correspondent Nate Hays to discuss the fortunes of Associate teams at the group stage of the T20 World Cup. Despite no team making it through, there were some positive moments and encouraging signs amidst the disappointment.
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Today, we welcome the hilarious Danae Hays to get into life, love, and being the female Wayne's World. Later, we're joined by Natalie to talk about the most recent episode of Traitors, get into some RHOBH and Love Is Blind. And… are we missing anything?? OH YEAH, NICK AND NATALIE ARE HAVING TWIN GIRLS!!!!! You won't wanna miss it. "There's no way she's going to date a girl who looks like Wayne's World." BUY OUR LIMITED MERCH NOW: https://shop.viallfiles.com/password The Viall Files is going LIVE with the new cast of Temptation Island on May 6th! Tickets are on sale NOW! For more information, please visit netflixisajokefest.com. Want ad free episodes and incredible bonus content? Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles.supportingcast.fm/ HEY! YOU! DO YOU NEED DATING AND RELATIONSHIP ADVICE? Email asknick@theviallfiles.com and be a part of future Ask Nick episodes! Subscribe to The ENVY Media Newsletter Today: https://www.viallfiles.com/newsletter Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff now! Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/humble-brag-with-crystal-and-cynthia/id1774298881 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NWA8LBk15l2u5tNQqDcOO?si=3b868996930347e8 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@humblebragpod Listen To Disrespectfully with Katie Maloney and Dayna Kathan now! Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disrespectfully/id1516710301 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0J6DW1KeDX6SpoVEuQpl7z?si=c35995a56b8d4038 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCh8MqSsiGkfJcWhkan0D0w To Order Nick's Book and/or learn more about the show, go to: https://viallfiles.com THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Better Wild - Right now, Betterwild is offering our listeners up to 40% off your order at https://betterwild.com/viall BetterHelp - Sign up and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/viall Ollie - Celebrate your number one valentine, your greatest love, your dog! Head to https://ollie.com/viall, tell them all about your dog, and use code VIALL to get 60% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today! ShipStation -Try ShipStation free for sixty days with Full access to all features, No credit card needed! Go to https://shipstation.com and use code viall for 60 days for free! Little Spoon - Get 30% off your first online order at https://littlespoon.com/VIALL30 with code VIALL30. Hype and Vice - Go to https://hypeandvice.com and shop your team. Use code VIALL15 for 15% off your next order. ASPCA - To explore coverage, visit https://aspcapetinsurance.com/viall To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/theviallfiles Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro/Household Headlines 34:24 - Punch the Monkey 37:00 - LIB 53:34 - Danae Joins 1:27:40 - Natalie Joins 1:39:34 - Outro Episode Socials: @viallfiles @nickviall @nnataliejjoy @danae.hays @natalieeand @ciaracrobinson @justinkaphillips @leahgsilberstein @the_mare_bare
The stories, lessons and Happy of the 2026 Winter Olympics. It's the Olympics Happy Life Studios style. (Or should I say Happy Life Stoatios? Huh??? Listen and find out what we're talking about. You'll be inspired, as well as Happy you did.The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We don't own any rights.We would also like to give a special thanks to James Kocian, for the use of his amazing songs "Head Boppin'", "Jonesin'" and "Another Perfect Day". Check out more of his amazing stuff here www.JamesKocian.com or here www.Facebook.com/jameskocianmusic and tell him thanks from Happy Life Studios. Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: Podcast@HappyLife.StudioYo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.x.com/stevehays If you would like to help us spread the HappyPayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCash App: $HappyLifeStudiosZelle: StevoHays@gmail.comVenmo: @StevoHaysBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudioCheck: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038
La transparence salariale va devenir obligatoire pour les entreprises françaises afin de réduire les inégalités de rémunération entre femmes et hommes. Dans «La Story», le podcast d'actualité des «Echos», Margaux Boulte et Frédéric Béziers-Rose font le point sur les futurs obligations des employeurs, inquiets de l'entrée en vigueur de ce dispositif.« La Story » est un podcast des « Echos » présenté par Margaux Boulte. Cet épisode a été enregistré en février 2026. Rédaction en chef : Clémence Lemaistre. Invité : Frédéric Béziers-Rose (président de Hays). Réalisation : Willy Ganne. Chargée de production et d'édition : Clara Grouzis. Musique : Théo Boulenger. Identité graphique : Upian. Photo : Shutterstock. Sons : FranceTV, BFM.Retrouvez l'essentiel de l'actualité économique grâce à notre offre d'abonnement Access : abonnement.lesechos.fr Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Au Yémen, des combats ont de nouveau eu lieu dans l'ouest du pays. Des groupes armés houthis ont attaqué des positions de l'armée gouvernementale dans le district de Hays, au sud de la province d'Hodeïda. Selon plusieurs médias yéménites, l'armée a résisté et repoussé l'attaque. Dans ces affrontements, six soldats yéménites ont été tués et une dizaine d'autres ont été blessés.
Hays Trott Blinckmann is a writer, journalist, teacher, and recovering painter. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Tufts University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. She has written the novels: In the Salt, Where I Can Breathe, Here, Kitty, and the young adult novel Yell Out Loud, and lives in Key West, Florida, with her husband and two sons. Her latest novel is Tiny Little Earthquakes. Learn more at authorhaysblinckmann.com Click here to see Hays discussing Tiny Little Earthquakes on Good Morning America during the book's February 17th launch week.Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
Senior Pastor Rick Hays
Being a Christian means being part of the church family. We are not able to complete our Christian walks without our fellow Christians.
God values us and sacrificed his son for us. Our purpose comes from Him, and we should commit our lives and sacrifice for him.
What great weather we have been having this February! Welcome to our Mercer County Podcast Club Episode.Student Talk 1 features John Baldwin, Emerson Price and Eddie Woeckner talking about a variety of topics.Student Talk #2 features, Elsie Cook, Molly Dixon and Trace Zeitler yelling at each other about not getting cookies.Our Faculty interview features Ms. Westfall being interviewed by Jersey Hajostek. She talks about the MC Key Club and the upcoming Community Yard SaleLastly our Student Interview features Ailye Edwards interviewing Jonah Hays about the musical, Scholastic Bowl, Bass Fishing and his recent signing up for the National Guard.Enjoy and share with others!
Viral comedian and country chaos queen Danae Hays joins us to discuss everything from butt stuff to vibrators to the very specific trauma of awkward doctor's appointments. We dive into growing up with southern manners (and how quickly they disappear when the group chat gets spicy), the real-life moments that inspire her wildly relatable comedy songs, and the behind-the-scenes story of her meteoric rise from internet favorite to sold-out touring comedian. She also gives us the inside scoop on her brand-new Buck Wild Tour, what it's like taking her larger-than-life characters on the road, and why leaning into the chaos has been her greatest career move yet.Sleep sound with Boll & Branch! Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/ladygang with code "ladygang"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chuck Garfien's Spring Training Podcast-pa-looza rolls on with new White Sox outfielder Austin Hays, who explains why he chose the South Side and what he sees brewing inside the 2026 clubhouse. Hays reflects on going from 110 losses to 101 wins in a two-year span in Baltimore and draws parallels to a Sox team looking to rebound from a 102-loss season, while sharing what he can bring to help spark that turnaround. He also compares this group to last year's Reds club that battled through adversity to reach the postseason. Hays opens up about overcoming a kidney infection in 2024 and how a conversation with Kyle Schwarber helped him address the issues he was dealing with, plus his strong relationship with hitting director Ryan Fuller, who played a key role in his 2023 All-Star campaign. He offers advice to Colson Montgomery on avoiding a sophomore slump and gives his early impressions of the 2026 Sox. And yes, he gives his two cents on Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami, too.
En este mensaje, Judah habla sobre cómo los elementos del Arca del Pacto —la ley, la autoridad y la provisión representan principios espirituales que revelan cómo confiar en Dios en medio de la debilidad y la adversidad. Explica que la ley no condena, sino que revela, que la verdadera autoridad viene de Dios y que la provisión divina es constante en los desiertos de la vida. Además, enfatiza que la debilidad no es una limitación, sino una oportunidad para depender de Dios, quien actúa en nuestra vacío y nos fortalece.
The stories, the lessons and the Happy of the Winter Olympics 2026. It's Stevo on Milano bringing you some inspiration and motivation from the Winter games, Happy Life Studios style. Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: Podcast@HappyLife.StudioYo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.x.com/stevehays If you would like to help us spread the HappyPayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCash App: $HappyLifeStudiosZelle: StevoHays@gmail.comVenmo: @StevoHaysBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudioCheck: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We don't own any rights, but the songs are pretty amazing.We would also like to give a special thanks to James Kocian, for the use of his amazing songs "Another Perfect Day" and "Light As A Feather". Check out more of his amazing stuff here www.JamesKocian.com or here www.Facebook.com/jameskocianmusic and tell him thanks from Happy Life Studios.
We often view ourselves and others through our own moral standards, judging certain sins to be worse than others, but God's standard holds all sins as equal. We are all sinners, and we cannot be redeemed by our own actions, but by the blood of Jesus Christ.
A stronghold is where we protect what we value most. We often form attachments to things and we will serve these things, which consume our lives and prevent us from serving God. Through Jesus, we are able to become new people and rid ourselves of our attachments and addictions to the things that separate us from God.
Our brothers and sisters in Christ provide us accountability, which we should embrace as it can keep us from straying from God. It is important that we embrace this form of accountability, insuring that we stay right with God, or we will be held accountable for all of our sins in the judgement.
The 7th-ranked Fort Hays State women play their final home Saturday game of the season when they host Newman on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays, Kan.
Fort Hays State plays their final home Saturday game of the season when they host Newman on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays, Kan.
What does it really take to build a family when the path isn't traditional—and no one gives you a roadmap? In this conversation you'll get to meet my friend who I recently reunited with at a high school reunion. Toby shares about the personal journey he and his husband took to become parents.If you've ever assumed that becoming a parent is just a series of medical steps and legal checkboxes, you might be overlooking the emotional weight, trust, and intentionality required—especially for same-sex couples navigating IVF and surrogacy.In this episode, we unpack the parts people don't always talk about: the vulnerability of choosing an egg donor, the leap of faith in finding a surrogate, and the emotional complexity that unfolds long after the paperwork is signed. My long time friend, Toby shares how leaning into support, honesty, and empathy became the real foundation of parenthood—and how that journey reshaped not just his family, but the way he shows up for his patients. Dr. Toby is a medical doctor and Adjunct Clinical Instructor at Stanford Children's Health in California. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:· What the IVF and surrogacy process actually looks like behind the scenes· How intentional decision-making plays a role in building a family through nontraditional paths· The emotional and legal challenges same-sex couples face—and how to navigate them· How becoming a parent transformed Toby's perspective on empathy, genetics, and patient careThis is a heartfelt conversation about love, trust, and redefining what it means to create a family—on your own terms.Connect with Toby here: https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/doctor/tobias-g-hays.htmlCONNECT with Lisa & get IVF COACHING SUPPORT Download IVF Mindset Shift Guide https://ivfmanifestingamiracle.myflodesk.com BOOK a complimentary DISCOVERY CALL BOOK: ‘HOLD ON, BABY! A Soulful Guide to Navigating the Ups & Downs of Infertility & IVF.'INSTAGRAMWATCH on YOUTUBELISTEN to the PODCAST on Apple and Spotify:**Please Rate the show & Subscribe! THANK YOU so much for your Reviews of the podcast!Music Credit (Closing Song) by Sam Costigan. Follow her on Spotify and IG
The 7th-ranked Fort Hays State women host Emporia State on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays, Kan.
Fort Hays State looks to end a 4-game skid when they host rival Emporia State on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays, Kan.
Join us for a conversation about decolonizing research, rethinking education, and building institutions that actually serve the communities at their center. Chris sits down with Dr. Alyssa Crittenden, who returns to the show, this time as Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean of the Graduate College at UNLV. Since we last talked about community-based participatory research with the Hadza, her work has expanded across research, leadership, and institutional change. We discuss how she balances administration with fieldwork and what it means to advocate for ethical, community-driven science from within the academy. Drawing on recent publications in Nature Human Behaviour and Nature Microbiology, Alyssa unpacks Indigenous child socialization, the structural violence embedded in many schooling systems, and how education can provide access to literacy and credentials without erasing local knowledge. We also explore the difference between “community-inclusive” and true community-based participatory research, the pitfalls of the word traditional, the value of tiered informed consent, and what equitable international collaboration looks like in practice. ------------------------------ Find the work discussed in this episode: Hays, J., Dounias, E., Ninkova, V. et al. Sustainable education should include Indigenous knowledge. Nat Hum Behav (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-025-02288-1 Mangola, S.M., Lund, J.R., Schnorr, S.L. et al. Ethical microbiome research with Indigenous communities. Nat Microbiol 7, 749–756 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41564-022-01116-w ------------------------------ Contact Dr. Crittenden: alyssa.crittenden@unlv.edu ------------------------------ Contact the Sausage of Science Podcast and Human Biology Association: Facebook: facebook.com/groups/humanbiologyassociation/, Website: humbio.org, Twitter: @HumBioAssoc Chris Lynn, Host Website: cdlynn.people.ua.edu/, E-mail: cdlynn@ua.edu, Twitter:@Chris_Ly Cristina Gildee, SoS Co-Producer, HBA Junior Fellow Website: cristinagildee.com, E-mail: cgildee@uw.edu,
The Steve Gruber Show | Capitol Hill Showdowns: ICE, Insurance & Government Fraud --- 00:00:00 - Hour 1 Monologue 19:06 – Dr. Rick Bosshardt, Senior Fellow at Do No Harm and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Bosshardt discusses the first major medical organization to disavow sex-change surgeries for minors. He explains what this decision could mean for medical standards, ethics, and patient care. 27:50 – Dr. James Thorp, MD, Chief of Maternal and Prenatal Health at The Wellness Company. Dr. Thorp discusses National Cancer Prevention Awareness Month and why prevention deserves greater focus alongside treatment. He explains the “nature first, drugs last” philosophy, highlights ingredients in The Wellness Company's SHIELD formula, and discusses who may benefit. Visit twc.health/GRUBER and use promo code GRUBER to save 10%. 38:02 - Hour 2 Monologue 47:00 – Johanna Neuman, former White House correspondent and author of Trump's Superpower: A Historical Novel About the Founding Fathers & One Founding Mother. Neuman argues that the political left has moved from toppling statues to challenging constitutional norms. She discusses historical parallels and today's political climate. 1:05:09 – Peter Justen, Founder and CEO of AmeriTrust Solutions. Justen explains how his startup aims to simplify and streamline Medicaid in just minutes, cutting through government red tape. He outlines how innovation could improve efficiency and patient outcomes. 1:14:57 - Hour 3 Monologue 1:23:42 – Ron Rademacher, travel writer, author, speaker, storyteller, and record-holder for getting lost on Michigan's back roads. Rademacher shares upcoming events and destinations around Michigan. He highlights hidden gems and local experiences across the state. 1:33:47 – Jeff Hays, award-winning filmmaker, author, and producer. Hays discusses MAHA Uncensored, a new documentary exploring what he calls overlooked truths about American health. The film features thought leaders offering alternative perspectives on chronic illness and long-suppressed treatments. 1:42:25 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber breaks down the sudden closure of El Paso International Airport and the questions surrounding the situation. The conversation explores the broader implications and public response. --- Visit Steve's website: https://stevegruber.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevegrubershow Truth: https://truthsocial.com/@stevegrubershow Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/stevegruber Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevegrubershow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevegrubershow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stevegrubershow Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TheSteveGruberShow
In tonight's true crime episode, we are honored to welcome Pauline Hays, the mother of Mark Hays, whose tragic murder in Arkansas became the foundation for the book A Mother's Promise: The Mark Hays Story, co-written with Sheri. This conversation goes beyond headlines and case summaries, focusing on a mother's journey through grief, faith, and her determination to keep her son's memory alive while continuing to search for answers. We discuss why the book was written, what Pauline hopes readers and listeners will take from it, and the lingering questions that still surround Mark's case. From personal reflections to concerns about inconsistencies and possible corruption, this true crime discussion takes a deeper look at the story behind the story and the promise that continues to drive a mother forward.Want a signed copy of the book? Fill out this formBuy 'A Mother Promise: The Mark Hays Story"
A super podcast for a super weekend. A special thank you to James Kocian, for the use of his amazing songs "Mission" and "Another Perfect Day". Check out more of his amazing stuff here. www.JamesKocian.com or here www.Facebook.com/jameskocianmusic and tell him thanks from Happy Life Studios. The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We don't own any rights. Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: Podcast@HappyLife.StudioYo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.x.com/stevehays If you would like to help us spread the HappyPayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCash App: $HappyLifeStudiosZelle: StevoHays@gmail.comVenmo: @StevoHaysBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudioCheck: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038
Senior Pastor Rick Hays
The gang is back this week and talking about one of their favorite subjects, Hays America. It's mostly in relation to fast food, but who cares? This conversation quickly leads into others like the "5 meals a day" and much more. Winter may be happening for another 6 weeks according to a groundhog but you can stay warm from laughter with your favorite podcast.
Japan's Top Business Interviews Podcast By Dale Carnegie Training Tokyo, Japan
"First thing I'd say is do it… just throw yourself into it." "Spend the first ninety days getting to know the people… listening… before acting." "Communication here is more high context… there's a lot of reading between the lines." "Trust is doing what you say you would do." "A leader is someone who takes a strategy and a vision breaks that down into habits… and empowers people to execute." Grant Torrens is an Australian recruitment leader and long-tenured Hays executive who became Managing Director of Hays Japan after a two-decade, multi-country journey with the firm. He joined Hays in London in 2006 through its graduate program—initially as a jobseeker who "fell into recruitment" like many in the industry—working a demanding hedge-fund desk in the City. After navigating the Global Financial Crisis, he took a career break to travel across Southeast Asia, where a short visit to colleagues in Singapore turned into a relocation, leveraging Hays' global internal mobility and his transferable financial-services recruitment expertise. ] Years later, he was offered the Japan role—but COVID-era border restrictions meant he effectively "ran Japan from Singapore" for about 15 months, relying heavily on his Japan leadership team and building data-driven management systems to lead remotely. When he finally relocated to Tokyo, he focused on deep listening, high-clarity communication, and change management—while guiding Hays Japan through a strategic shift toward stronger service for Nikkei clients and hiring more Japanese nationals, including team members who don't work in English. Grant Torrens' leadership story is built on three threads: global mobility, remote-first problem solving under pressure, and culture-building at the intersection of Hays' global norms and Japan's high-context communication. He joined Hays "by accident" in London—starting in financial services at a moment when the City rewarded performance and speed, then learning to survive and adapt through the post-2008 shock. The early lesson that carries forward is pragmatic: when conditions change, your approach must pivot too. That mindset shows up repeatedly in his later Japan leadership—especially when COVID delayed his physical move and forced him to lead Japan from outside the country. During that "remote with a capital R" period, Torrens deliberately upgraded the mechanics of decision-making: he turned raw sales and activity data into usable management information, taught himself Excel at a much higher level, and used those insights to create sharper, more useful conversations over video calls. It's a very modern leadership move, but grounded in a classic idea: if you can't rely on presence, you rely on clarity—data clarity, expectation clarity, and communication clarity. Once on the ground in Japan, his operating principle remained "listen first." He emphasizes that many leaders arrive, see processes that look "wrong," and try to replace them with headquarters logic—only to discover later those practices existed to serve customers and local realities. His antidote is explicit: spend the first ~90 days learning, not executing change. In Japan specifically, he adds two important nuances: (1) communication tends to be high-context—direct bluntness that feels "normal" in Australia/UK can land badly in Japan, and (2) trust is tightly linked to process—nemawashi and broad involvement matter, even if it slows decisions compared to London-style speed. On culture, Torrens frames "Grant culture" as mostly aligned with Hays culture after 20 years inside the firm—but he still sees leadership latitude inside the umbrellas of global standards and Japanese expectations. His chosen lever is change: he wants a culture where change is less feared and more celebrated. That includes giving people "permission" to try, treating mistakes as learning data (especially early), avoiding public blame, and celebrating wins so innovation feels worth the effort. He also highlights the practical friction of language and meaning: even company values can translate oddly, so global messaging must be adapted carefully to remain faithful—especially as Hays Japan expands its Nikkei-facing business and hires more Japanese-only speakers. Q&A Summary Why did you choose recruitment—and how did Japan happen? Recruitment wasn't the plan; it was an opportunity in London when he was unemployed and out of options. Japan was always in the background (he studied Japanese), but Singapore became the stepping stone because it was an easy transition into Asia—English-speaking, same company, and the financial services sector was transferable. How did you lead Japan while stuck in Singapore during COVID? Two pillars: a supportive Asia boss and a strong Japan management team. Personally, he built better reporting/insight systems—turning "raw data" into actionable information—so he could manage outcomes without relying on physical visibility. How do you build trust in Japan? He treats trust as universal but harder-won in Japan if you ignore high-context communication and consensus processes. Practically: reciprocate trust, be fair, do what you say you'll do, and follow verbal messages with written confirmation to reduce misunderstanding—especially across language boundaries. How do you get bottom-up ideas in a high-context culture? He uses second-level (and broader) conversations—while explicitly asking permission and explaining intent so it doesn't feel like bypassing managers. The goal is pattern recognition: common themes that reveal what the organization should improve, not "who said what about whom." What advice would you give a leader moving to Japan? Do it (don't overthink yourself into regret). Then: listen before acting (including to customers), communicate with extra clarity (avoid slang/idioms), and intentionally build a culture where change is normal and safe—because the organization will look different in 3–10 years no matter what. Author Credentials Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" (2018, 2021) and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012). As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across all leadership, communication, sales, and presentation programs, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including three best-sellers — Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, and Japan Presentations Mastery — along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have also been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō (ザ営業), Purezen no Tatsujin (プレゼンの達人), Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō (トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう), and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā (現代版「人を動かす」リーダー). In addition to his books, Greg publishes daily blogs on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, and hosts multiple weekly podcasts and YouTube shows, including Japan's Top Business Interviews.
The boys are back and fired up for the Bassmaster elite series Kickoff! Bart takes a time out from the pod to fulfill a lifelong dream, and good buddah Hays stops by to talk Fantasy fishing and they hype around being able to now fish bass year round in Minnesota.Don't miss a moment of this one, the boys were on one.
Betty Hays is the Republican candidate for Jackson County Judge Executive in Jackson County. The What's up World Podcast is not for the faint of heart. In this studio we bring you guests from all walks of life. And we always root for the underdog. In your face, unapologetic and real. There's no preset questions or made up stories on this Podcast, just unscripted conversations that will leave you wanting more. The WUW Podcast is brought to you by these great sponsors: Vickers Tile & More Big Hill JEEP Club Hillbilly Nation G&R Farms Sip Station If you would like to sponsor an episode of the Podcast, please contact Danny at whatsupworld01@yahoo.com Sponsorships are just $25 a month. Special discount for multiple months.
“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving them” - Henry David Thoreau. So, what kind of a person would you like to become this year? Many rely on New Year's resolutions to help get them there. Unfortunately, resolutions don't work for a lot of people; search online and find out for yourself. The statistics are staggering. When our resolution attempts fail, we tend to stay the same person year after year. The good news is, WE HAVE A SOLUTION, UP YOUR RESOLUTIONS. Say "so long" to New Year's Resolutions and Upgrade them instead. So up your resolutions and become the person you desire to be this year.Here are some past episodes that go into more detail on how to create a New Years Theme. Enjoy and become the person you want to be.3P's In A Pod https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/happylife/episodes/2025-01-13T05_00_00-08_00MLK & HLS https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/happylife/episodes/2024-01-15T05_00_00-08_00 Better Than A Resolution https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/happylife/episodes/2025-01-06T05_00_00-08_00Toothbrush https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/happylife/episodes/2025-01-27T05_00_00-08_00We would like to thank James Kocian, for the use of his songs "Another Perfect Day", "Head Boppin", "Light As A Feather" and "TEDish". Check out more of his amazing stuff here and tell him Happy Life Studios sent you.www.JamesKocian.com or here www.Facebook.com/jameskocianmusic The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We don't own any rights.You might recognize a couple of the clips we used that came from a classic "Make 7-UP Yours" 7-UP commercial .Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: Podcast@HappyLife.StudioYo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.x.com/stevehays If you would like to help us spread some Happy (We appreciate your consideration)PayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCash App: $HappyLifeStudiosZelle: StevoHays@gmail.comVenmo: @StevoHaysBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudioCheck: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038
The Fort Hays State women try for the season sweep when they host Central Missouri on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays, Kan.
Fort Hays State looks to start a new win streak when they host Central Missouri on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays, Kan.
Nick Skinner is joined by Big Innings hosts and Emerging Cricket regulars Aaman Patel and Nate Hays to dissect the chances of the two North American Associates, USA and Canada, at the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Fort Hays State tries for their first ever home win over No. 1 ranked team in the nation when they host Washburn on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays, Kan.
The 5th-ranked Fort Hays State women look to avenge their only loss of the season when they host Washburn on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays, Kan.
Recorded by K. A. Hays for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on January 29, 2026. www.poets.org
Looking at the eclectic crowd attending a Danae Hays comedy show and - as she puts it - you don't know if it's sponsored by the NRA or GLAAD. But somehow this Alabama-born content-creator makes both the southern good ole' boys and old married lesbians laugh and even find unexpected common ground.From prank calls to sold-out shows, Danae opens up about her viral fame, coming out young, and the real stories behind her characters and punchlines. Hear how she lied her way onto the Grand Ole' Opry stage and what happened when she called her mother after a seven-year rift.Tickets for “The BUCKWILD Tour” are available at DanaeHays.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 5th-ranked Fort Hays State women try for an 11th-straight win as they host Central Oklahoma on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays, Kan.
Fort Hays State continues their 4-game homestand against Central Oklahoma on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays, Kan.