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Send us a textBackground: Michael “Rod” RodríguezRod joined the U.S. Army in 1992, becoming a Green Beret in 1997 and serving as a Sniper Instructor at Fort Bragg until his medical retirement in 2013 due to combat injuries. With ten deployments, Rod's military career was marked by significant contributions. He joined the GWOT Memorial Foundation in 2016, serving as President and CEO from 2018-2020 and again from 2021. Rod has also supported veterans through the George W. Bush Institute's Military Service Initiative and was appointed a Fellow of the Explorers Club in 2013 for his research on traumatic brain injuries. He continues to assist veterans and charitable causes today.The Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Memorial Foundation was formed in 2015 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation by a small group of like-minded veterans, military spouses, and supportive Americans to honor the service and sacrifice of all individuals – both uniformed and non-uniformed – who have contributed to global counterterrorism efforts since September 11th, 2001. A distinguished Board of Directors comprised of individuals from military and non-military backgrounds leads the Foundation, with former President George W. Bush serving as the Foundation's Honorary Chairman. Michael “Rod” Rodríguez, a former U.S. Army Green Beret who deployed ten times, is the Foundation's President and CEO. Connect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartin More Amazing Stories: Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You InsecureEpisode 49: Ryan Hawk – Crafting a Legacy of LeadershipEpisode 52: Riley Tejcek – Mission of Empowerment and Endurance

In this episode of Neuro Innovation Talks, Host John Murray interviews Professor Jacques Moret, MD, Professor and Consultant Interventional Neuroradiology and Honorary Chairman, NEURI center, Bicetre University Hospital, a pioneer in neurovascular intervention, as he reflects on the early challenges and groundbreaking innovations that shaped the field. Dr. Moret recounts the origins of balloon remodeling for brain aneurysm treatment, detailing the iterative process of developing this transformative technique and the critical role of collaboration with industry leaders. He highlights the technological and ethical considerations that informed his work, emphasizing the balance between innovation and patient safety. The conversation delves into his philosophy of mentorship, the significance of anatomical knowledge in neurointervention, and the importance of maintaining humanity in patient care. Dr. Moret also discusses the future of neurovascular treatment, advocating for MRI-compatible devices and real-time functional imaging to enhance procedural outcomes. Thank you to Confluent Medical Technologies for sponsoring this episode of Neuro Innovation Talks. To learn more about how Confluent Medical supports medical device companies, visit: www.confluentmedical.com. Special thanks to the following, the Neuro Innovation Talks podcast series would not be possible without their support: Joanna Colangelo, Mark Dickinson, Whitney Garrett, Tracy Murray, SYK, Dr. Christophe Cognard, Dr. Laurent Spelle, and Dr. Vitor Pereira Tune in and subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network wherever you get your podcasts and follow youtube.com/@DeviceTalks to never miss an episode. Thank you for supporting the Neuro Innovation Talks podcast!

Jenny Beth Martin is Honorary Chairman of Tea Party Patriots Action.   Trump's survival of an assassination attempt. Trump's VP pick. Trump's victory in the classified documents case, with Judge Cannon dismissing the entire case. Trump's speech officially accepting the GOP nomination Thursday. 

Jenny Beth Martin is Honorary Chairman of Tea Party Patriots Action. House Must Pass SAVE Act to Ensure Election Integrity

Lee Wenger stops by The Greg and Dan Show to preview the Morton Civic Chorus' musical revue, Encore, held at the Bertha Frank Performing Arts Center in Morton from May 23-26.  Encore 2024 marks the 53rd year of raising money for patients of Chronic Kidney disease. The Morton Civic Chorus is the largest fundraising arm for the Central Illinois Memorial Kidney Fund (CIMKF). This year's Honorary Chairman to assist with their fundraising efforts is Wayne Menold, Senior Vice President of Hometown Banks in Morton.  Visit cimkf.org for tickets and more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dr. Jordan B Peterson sits down with founder and CEO of Magna International, Frank Stronach. They discuss the keys to starting and maintaining a successful business, and the ideas contained within the Economic Charter Rights, which advocates for the input and autonomy of all workers and profit sharing to be exercised company wide. Frank Stronach is the Founder and Honorary Chairman of Magna International Inc., the world's most diversified automotive parts supplier with more than 170,000 employees in 43 countries and sales of over $40 billion US. At Magna, he introduced his unique management philosophy known as Fair Enterprise, which is based on a business Charter of Rights that predetermines the annual percentage of profits shared between employees, management, investors and society.  - Links -  For Frank Stronach: The Stronach Foundation for Economic Rights; https://economiccharter.ca/  On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/officialfrankstronach/  The Greed Factor (Book) https://www.amazon.com/Greed-Factor-Solutions-Revitalize-Enterprise-ebook/dp/B08R7V792K/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1699902367&refinements=p_27%3AFrank+Stronach&s=books&sr=1-2  Official website for the SARIT car https://saritmobility.com/

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Honorary Chairman, Ian Montgomery, an Irish native, talks about all the great music, food, and music happening this weekend!

Honorary Chairman for the Tea Party Patriots Action, Jenny Beth Martin joins John to talk about the recent IRS whistleblowers testifying in before congress. 

Zur Person: Founder & Honorary Chairman Simon-Kucher "Eine Regierung muss die Interessen der Gesamtgesellschaft vertreten und für eine gute Zukunft sorgen!" "Was darf noch gesagt werden?" Einige Gedanken-Funken aus dem Podcast: - Langfristigere Perspektiven in der Politik - Chaotische & handlungsfähige Politik - (mangelnde) Problem-Lösung-Kompetenz in der Politik - Wissen um die Umsetzung von Vorhaben (z.B. Grundsteuer) - Einbeziehen von Wissenschaft & Know-How-Trägern - Weniger Ideologie & mehr Balance in der Realität - Flüchtlingssituation & Zuwanderung & Integration - Bürokratieabbau (Deutschland & China gehen an ihrer Bürokratie kaputt) - Bildung & Qualifikation - das duale Bildungssystem - Digitalisierung (27. Bürokratien & Sprachen in der EU) => industrielle Digitalisierung

Jenny Beth Martin, Honorary Chairman of Tea Party Patriots Action (TPPA). CDC Issues Unscientific "Chestfeeding" Guidelines

You know, some people who financially support Christian ministry also like to play golf. I don't happen to be one of them. If you'd seen the one time I did play golf, when I hit my partner in the head with a club, you would understand why I've been banned from golf courses. But there are those who get together to play golf in a benefit tournament on behalf of the cause they support. In one major city they asked the local NFL quarterback, probably the best known guy in town, to be the chairman. Well, actually, they asked him to be the honorary chairman. They put his name on the invitation, on the letterhead, and that was pretty impressive. It made the event feel more important. But don't kid yourself. That quarterback had absolutely no say in how that day was organized. See, he was the honorary chairman. Translation: Big title - no authority. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "The Myth of the Honorary Chairman." Our word for today from the Word of God comes from Luke 6, and I'll begin reading in verse 46. Jesus is describing here a relationship that seems to be alright with Him, but it has a major problem. He says, "Why do you call me Lord, Lord and do not do what I say? I will show you what he is like who comes to Me and hears My words and puts them into practice. He's like a man building a house who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. And when a flood came, a torrent struck that house but could not shake it because it was well built. But the one who hears My words and does not put them into practice, is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The moment the torrent struck that house (you guessed the outcome) it collapsed, and its destruction was complete." So, Jesus is describing in this passage a man headed for a collapse, someone who calls Jesus "Lord, Lord," but doesn't do what He says. In other words, Jesus has become that man's honorary chairman. See, that happens to us. Oh we still have Jesus' name on the letterhead, He's still got top billing, He's got the title. He's still got our official allegiance, but He doesn't have any real authority over the choices that really matter to us, that make up our days. It's easy for that to happen after you've followed Christ for a while. Oh, there was a time when you gave Him everything about you. You knew how much you needed Him. But see, there's a lot more in your life now. I mean, you've got business decisions, you've got a much larger life, relationships that weren't there before. You've got a reputation maybe you didn't have before, needs that weren't there when you gave Him all of you. Your family is different, your financial position is different. It could be that His lordship may not have grown with your life - maybe it hasn't expanded daily as each day's new experiences have emerged. It could be that you're depending on a commitment that was deep and meaningful at one time and it was difficult to make then, because you were giving it your all. But now what was once passion has sort of become professional - what was alive has become official. What was warm...it's gotten cold. It could be it's time to return to that altar where you totally surrendered. Oh, it will be harder this time because you've got more to give. But Jesus paid with His life, not to have the title of Lord, but to have the authority. Authority that is daily expanded through you giving Him new ground from that 24-hour period of your life. You make Him Lord of the stuff of that day and then again tomorrow He'd do it again. Why don't you light the fire again - the fire that's kindled not when Jesus is honorary chairman, but when He is the hands-on Lord of every choice you make.

Jenny Beth Martin is the Tea Party Patriots Action (TPPA)'s Honorary Chairman. Debt Ceiling Deal

2023 CAPITAL LINK GREEK SHIPPING LEADERSHIP AWARD LUNCHEON KEYNOTE ADDRESS In recognition and honor to his outstanding contribution to the shipping Industry: Mr. Themistocles Vokos Founder Member, Honorary Chairman of Posidonia; Founder of Seatrade Introductory Remarks Professor Costas Th. Grammenos, CBE, DSc, Chairman Costas Grammenos Centre of Shipping Trade & Finance - Bayes Business School (formerly Cass), City, University of London Mr. Gregory Hadjiefelfteriadis, Co-Founder - Eletson Corporation Sponsored by: TEN - Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd (TNP) Capital Link’s 13th Annual Greek Shipping Forum “Stay Calm & Sail On" Thursday, February 9, 2023 Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens, Greece For more information on the event please visit: https://forums.capitallink.com/shippi...

Vince Coglianese speaks with Jenny Beth Martin, Honorary Chairman of Tea Party Patriots Action who is one of many high profile Republicans who have announced their opposition to Kevin McCarthy as speaker. For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm.   To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour of The Vince Coglianese Show, Vince speaks with Jenny Beth Martin, Honorary Chairman of Tea Party Patriots Action who is one of many high profile Republicans who have announced their opposition to Kevin McCarthy as speaker.  Vince speaks with Brandon Judd, President of The National Border Patrol Council about Biden's upcoming visit to the border and the President's remarks this morning. For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm.   To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hermann Simon is the Founder and Honorary Chairman of Simon-Kucher & Partners, today the world's leading price consultancy with 41 offices and 1600 employees. From 1995 to 2009 he served as the CEO and is the firm's Honorary Chairman today. He is an expert in strategy, marketing and pricing and the only German in the “Thinkers50 Hall of Fame” of the most influential management thinkers in the world. In German-speaking countries he has been continuously voted the most influential living management thinker. The magazine Cicero ranks him in the top 100 of the 500 most important intellectuals. Hermann was a professor of business administration and marketing at the Universities of Mainz and Bielefeld (and a visiting professor at Harvard Business School, Stanford, London Business School, INSEAD, Keio University in Tokyo and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology).Hermann has published over 40 books in 30 languages, including world bestsellers on Hidden Champions and Price Management. His most recent books are True Profit! No Company Ever Went Broke from Turning a Profit, and Hidden Champions in the Chinese Century: Ascent and Transformation, both published by Springer Nature, New York. The new book Beating Inflation will be out this fall of 2022. In this podcast, he shares:The number one thing most companies get wrong when setting their pricing strategies How to deal with inflation, and how to know when and by how much to raise your prices How new technologies are opening up the possibility of evolving to new, innovative pricing models that we should be considering today __________________________________________________________________________________________"How does the willingness to pay change for customers [during inflation]? Do you have the pricing power to increase your prices without losing volume and customers?"-Hermann Simon_________________________________________________________________________________________Episode Timeline:00:00—Introducing Hermann + The topic of today's episode2:12—If you really know me, you know that...2:47—What is your definition of strategy?3:30—What do companies typically get wrong when it comes to pricing?4:35—How do you approach communicating value when you are competing against many other bidders in the same industry?6:09—What is a "hidden champion?"7:05—What do you do when your competitors are behaving irrationally and engage in price wars?8:56—What do companies get wrong when it comes to pricing in an inflationary environment?11:26—How do you know by how much to change prices given a change in input prices during inflation?13:06—Could you explain your term "phantom profits" that helps people understand if they're ahead or behind a wave?14:37—Could you explain any pricing models that come to mind that are emerging that you recommend to clients?17:57—What are your thoughts on transparency in pricing? Is it a growing trend?20:59—There is the question of "fairness" when it comes to pricing (who puts in value vs. how much they extract when many players are involved). What are your thoughts on the topic?24:47—Is there anything we haven't covered that you'd like to address?26:34—How can people continue to learn from you and follow you?__________________________________________________________________________________________Additional Resources: Personal Page: https://hermannsimon.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonhermann/Twitter: https://twitter.com/hermannsimonYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZnVfMkFXvm2GLpy5VsVdtA

Following the 2020 election, and one very strange Time Magazine article detailing a “shadow” campaign of left-leaning operatives that “saved” the 2020 election by “fortifying” it, conservative groups began to get serious about election integrity. Some efforts to re-instill faith in American elections had pre-existed 2020, but news reports of poll watchers being barred from carrying out their duties, concerns over near-ubiquitous ballot drop-boxes, and the heavy promotion of mail-in ballots as an answer to keeping people safe during COVID, had conservative groups taking a more active approach to making sure American elections could be trusted for all participants on all sides of the political divide. One of the groups that got to work was Tea Party Patriots Action, who've spent the last year planning, preparing, and training to assure honest and fair oversight of elections. Joining the podcast today is Jenny Beth Martin, Honorary Chairman of TPPA, to discuss those efforts, why conservative groups felt a coordinated effort to focus on these things was necessary, and how they've done in their efforts. Links: https://capitalresearch.org/article/the-groups-and-persons-mentioned-in-times-shadow-campaign-article/ https://www.teapartypatriots.org/ https://pennsylvaniadailystar.com/2022/03/09/tea-party-patriots-action-tours-pennsylvania-to-champion-election-integrity/ https://capitalresearch.org/article/leftist-dark-money-groups-tilting-the-2020-election-for-democrats/

Hermann Simon is the Founder and Honorary Chairman of Simon-Kucher & Partners, today the world's leading price consultancy with 41 offices and 1600 employees. From 1995 to 2009 he served as the CEO and is the firm's Honorary Chairman today. He is an expert in strategy, marketing and pricing and the only German in the “Thinkers50 Hall of Fame” of the most influential management thinkers in the world. In German-speaking countries he has been continuously voted the most influential living management thinker. The magazine Cicero ranks him in the top 100 of the 500 most important intellectuals. Hermann was a professor of business administration and marketing at the Universities of Mainz and Bielefeld (and a visiting professor at Harvard Business School, Stanford, London Business School, INSEAD, Keio University in Tokyo and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology).Hermann has published over 40 books in 30 languages, including world bestsellers on Hidden Champions and Price Management. His most recent books are True Profit! No Company Ever Went Broke from Turning a Profit, and Hidden Champions in the Chinese Century: Ascent and Transformation, both published by Springer Nature, New York. The new book Beating Inflation will be out this fall of 2022. In this podcast, he shares:The number one thing most companies get wrong when setting their pricing strategies How to deal with inflation, and how to know when and by how much to raise your prices How new technologies are opening up the possibility of evolving to new, innovative pricing models that we should be considering today __________________________________________________________________________________________"How does the willingness to pay change for customers [during inflation]? Do you have the pricing power to increase your prices without losing volume and customers?"-Hermann Simon_________________________________________________________________________________________Episode Timeline:00:00—Introducing Hermann + The topic of today's episode2:12—If you really know me, you know that...2:47—What is your definition of strategy?3:30—What do companies typically get wrong when it comes to pricing?4:35—How do you approach communicating value when you are competing against many other bidders in the same industry?6:09—What is a "hidden champion?"7:05—What do you do when your competitors are behaving irrationally and engage in price wars?8:56—What do companies get wrong when it comes to pricing in an inflationary environment?11:26—How do you know by how much to change prices given a change in input prices during inflation?13:06—Could you explain your term "phantom profits" that helps people understand if they're ahead or behind a wave?14:37—Could you explain any pricing models that come to mind that are emerging that you recommend to clients?17:57—What are your thoughts on transparency in pricing? Is it a growing trend?20:59—There is the question of "fairness" when it comes to pricing (who puts in value vs. how much they extract when many players are involved). What are your thoughts on the topic?24:47—Is there anything we haven't covered that you'd like to address?26:34—How can people continue to learn from you and follow you?__________________________________________________________________________________________Additional Resources: Personal Page: https://hermannsimon.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonhermann/Twitter: https://twitter.com/hermannsimonYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZnVfMkFXvm2GLpy5VsVdtA

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the CEO and Honorary Chairman of https://www.simon-kucher.com/en-us (Simon-Kucher & Partners), Hermann Simon. While Hermann was growing up, his father did not have an influence on the pricing of his goods. This is why he got into working with pricing and allowed him to create Simon-Kucher & Partners which now employs over 1,800 people globally as well as maintaining a revenue of 522 million dollars in the year 2021. Simon-Kucher & Partners is focused on pricing, gross, and profit consulting for their clients. A major point about pricing that Hermann explains to clients is the pricing value to the customer. Value and pricing are separate ideas that need to be balanced for the best outcome for the company as a whole. Another point Hermann makes is for businesses to avoid Marxist pricing. When businesses give a guarantee for their product or service it makes consumers more apt to pay higher prices as the guarantee increases the value the consumer places on it.  Hermann explains that profit is the cost of survival and it is a moral responsibility for the entrepreneur to make a profit otherwise the business may suffer as well as do damage to everyone involved. There are multiple costs that go into a business such as paying employees, satisfying vendors, interest, and taxes to name a few. Hermann explains that earning before interest or taxes is not true profit, he considers true profit to be net profit. There have been many fundamental ideas that Simon-Kucher & Partners has believed in but have not been able to implement until recently due to technological incapabilities. Globalization has been a fundamental idea that has grown for Simon-Kucher & Partners due to the increase in international trade. Simon-Kucher & Partners works within all industries, especially in Silicon Valley, as well as banks and telecommunication companies. Dynamic pricing refers to the value of pricing mixed with the basis of supply and demand. Hermann explains that dynamic pricing is influenced by technology and adjusts supply and demand better than a rigid system. Hermann advises, based on his book Hidden Champions in the Chinese Century: Ascent and Transformation, there are three pillars to the success of a business owner. The first pillar is the ambition to be the best in their market, the second pillar is utilizing focus, and the third pillar is to broadening their market through globalization.  Key Points from the Episode: The impact Hermann has in the world Key points clients are likely to hear  Why guarantees allow for the basis of pricing to change   Importance of true profit  The changes to Simon-Kucher & Partners over the last four decades Typical clients of Simon-Kucher & Partners  Dynamic Pricing  Hermann's insights from his book Hidden Champions in the Chinese Century: Ascent and Transformation About Hermann Simon: https://www.hermannsimon.com/ (Hermann Simon, PhD.), is a world-renowned management thinker, consultant, pricing expert, entrepreneur, and leading authority on the “hidden champions” business model. He is the founder and honorary chairman of Simon-Kucher & Partners, the world's leading price consultancy with over 1,700 employees and 42 offices worldwide. Simon is the author of 40 books in 30 different languages, including the worldwide bestseller Hidden Champions, first published by Harvard Business School in 1996. Simon-Kucher & Partners is the global thought and market leader in price consulting, and Hermann is recognized as the worldwide pricing guru. His books Confessions of the Pricing Man: How Price Affects Everything and Price Management: Strategy, Analysis, Decision, Implementation are standard works in the price management industry. In a time of rising inflation, Simon is an invaluable resource for companies, especially in the United States where...

MINISTERIAL ROUNDTABLE The State Of The Industry & The Road Ahead- The Role Of The State Shipping Ministers of Greece and Cyprus Moderator: Mr. John Platsidakis, Honorary Chairman – INTERCARGO Panelists: H.E. Ioannis Plakiotakis, Minister of Maritime Affairs & Insular Policy - Hellenic Republic H.E. Vassilios Demetriades, Shipping Deputy Minister to the President – Republic of Cyprus 12th Annual Capital Link Operational Excellence in Shipping Forum Best Industry Practices - A Competitive Advantage Thursday, September 29, 2022 Divani Caravel Hotel - Athens, Greece For more information on the program visit here: https://forums.capitallink.com/opexcellence/2022/

MINISTERIAL ROUNDTABLE The State Of The Industry & The Road Ahead- The Role Of The State Shipping Ministers of Greece and Cyprus Moderator: Mr. John Platsidakis, Honorary Chairman – INTERCARGO Panelists: H.E. Ioannis Plakiotakis, Minister of Maritime Affairs & Insular Policy - Hellenic Republic H.E. Vassilios Demetriades, Shipping Deputy Minister to the President – Republic of Cyprus 12th Annual Capital Link Operational Excellence in Shipping Forum Best Industry Practices - A Competitive Advantage Thursday, September 29, 2022 Divani Caravel Hotel - Athens, Greece For more information on the program visit here: https://forums.capitallink.com/opexcellence/2022/

Corporate CPR Episode 48: The Hidden Champions MarketOn today's show, we discuss the hidden champions market, what their success looks like, what makes them successful, and how you can apply those learnings to your organization.Hermann Simon is the Founder and Honorary Chairman of Simon-Kucher & Partners, today the world's leading price consultancy with 41 offices and 1600 employees.  From 1995 to 2009 he served as the CEO and is the firm's Honorary Chairman today.  He is an expert in strategy, marketing, and pricing, and the only German in the “Thinkers50 Hall of Fame” of the most influential management thinkers in the world. In German-speaking countries he has been continuously voted the most influential living management thinker. The magazine Cicero ranks him in the top 100 of the 500 most important intellectuals.Professor Simon has published over 40 books in 30 languages, including world bestsellers on Hidden Champions and price management. His most recent book is True Profit! No Company Ever Went Broke from Turning a Profit. His new book Hidden Champions in the Chinese Century: Ascent and Transformation will be published this spring.  Key Takeaways:What is a Hidden Champion?A Hidden Champion is a company that is one of the top three in its world market, has a revenue of less than 5 billion Euros, and is not known in the general public. They make up a large part of the economy.How is it possible that they are hidden? Why don't they come out and be globally known?It's often part of their culture. They don't want to attract the attention of their competitors. Often, they are suppliers contributing to complex products made by other more visible companies. What is the blueprint for success for these companies?The strategy is built on three pillars.Ambition to be the best: Analyze what you are really good at.Focus: Stay away from diversification. Focus on what you can do the best.Globalization: Expand regionally, and then internationally. What are the main things that cause champions to fail?Many are family companies that don't manage succession well. Technological breakthroughs come which they can't keep up with.What is it about Germany that fosters so many of these types of organizations?Historically, because Germany was made up of 23 monarchies and 2 republics, a businessman had to become international very quickly because of the proximity of the neighboring regions. It became "normal" to think internationally. The German vocational training system has young people work as apprentices in a company three days per week and attend vocational training two days per week. This fosters a great balance between practice and theory, creating worker competence.Recent books by Hermann SimonMany Worlds, One LifeHidden Champions in the Chinese CenturyContact Hermann SimonWebsite: https://hermannsimon.comEmail: hermann.simon@simon-kucher.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonhermann/Twitter: https://twitter.com/hermannsimonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hermann.simon.50

Mark speaks with Dovid Efune, Honorary Chairman of the Algemeiner, a New York City newspaper covering American and international Jewish and Israel-related news.Dovid is now the Publisher of the famous New York Sun, with a relaunch as an online daily.About Dovid Efune:  British-born Efune has a Master's in Hebrew Letters and lives in New York City with his wife and family. He is the Publisher and Chairman of the historic New York Sun newspaper. The New York Sun was founded in 1833 and was quickly heralded as one of the most influential American newspapers. It sold for a penny, making news available for the first time to working men and women in New York. After the Civil War, the Sun grew to become America's largest newspaper and over the years achieved many accolades, including two Pulitzer Prizes. It ceased publication in 1950. It was then revived in print in 2002 and competed with the New York Times. The relaunched New York Sun's mission is to uphold the finest journalistic traditions and to speak out the sentiment of the American people. It's motto: “It Shines for All.” For more information please visit www.nysun.com

Mark speaks with Dovid Efune, Honorary Chairman of the Algemeiner, a New York City newspaper covering American and international Jewish and Israel-related news.Dovid is now the Publisher of the famous New York Sun, with a relaunch as an online daily.About Dovid Efune:  British-born Efune has a Master's in Hebrew Letters and lives in New York City with his wife and family. He is the Publisher and Chairman of the historic New York Sun newspaper. The New York Sun was founded in 1833 and was quickly heralded as one of the most influential American newspapers. It sold for a penny, making news available for the first time to working men and women in New York. After the Civil War, the Sun grew to become America's largest newspaper and over the years achieved many accolades, including two Pulitzer Prizes. It ceased publication in 1950. It was then revived in print in 2002 and competed with the New York Times. The relaunched New York Sun's mission is to uphold the finest journalistic traditions and to speak out the sentiment of the American people. It's motto: “It Shines for All.” For more information please visit www.nysun.com

Paul Nelson, Esq. is recognized throughout Orange County as an expert in Family Law Litigation. As Managing Partner at Nelson Kirkman, Paul has built an excellent reputation in the legal community and has been quoted as a legal expert by Fox News and Forbes. Paul's many honors and awards speak to his expertise: AV Preminent® & Judicial and Bar Highest Possible Rating (Martindale Hubbel®), two-time Super Lawyers Honoree (2021 & 2022), Honorary Chairman of the Business Advisory Council (2009), OC's Most Talked-About Lawyers (2008), Premier Attorneys of Orange County (Orange Coast Magazine, 2008), as well as a National Leadership Award from the National Republican Congressional Committee. With a strategic approach to high-stakes cases, Paul handles roadblocks by utilizing outside-the-box thinking to get it done, believing that there is always a way. In his work, Paul is guided by the principle that being a successful attorney is like playing a game of chess: it's all about the long game. He joins host Ric Franzi on Critical Mass Business Talk Show to share more about his industry leadership in Orange County, as well as his professional philosophies! -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at Renaissance Executive Forums Orange County.

Ban Ki-moon was the 8th Secretary General of the UN. He is the Chairman of Ban Ki-moon Foundation for a Better Future.In April 2019, Mr. Ban was elected as the Chairman of Presidential National Council on Climate and Air Quality (NCCA) (2019-2021). In April 2018, Mr. Ban was elected as the Chairman of Boao Forum for Asia. In January 2018, Mr. Ban, along with former President of Austria Mr. Heinz Fischer, were inducted as Co-Chairs of the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens in Vienna, Austria. Mr. Ban Ki-moon was also elected as Chairman of IOC Ethics Committee in September 2017. Currently, he is the Distinguished Chair Professor and Honorary Chairman at the Institute of Global Engagement & Empowerment at Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea. In February 2018, he was elected and has been serving as the President of the Assembly & Chair of the Council of Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI). Prior to these appointments, Mr. Ban served two consecutive terms as the Secretary General of the United Nations (2007-2016).Throughout his tenure at the UN, Mr. Ban strove to be a bridge builder, to give voice to the world's poorest and the most vulnerable people, and to make the Organization more transparent and effective. He successfully pressed for action to combat climate change - an effort that culminated in the adoption and rapid entry into the landmark Paris Agreement in 2016. Mr. Ban worked closely with member states of the UN to shape the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and to establish UN Women, which has been advancing the Organization's work for gender equality and women's empowerment. Mr. Ban also launched major efforts to strengthen UN peace operations, to protect human rights, to improve humanitarian response, and to prevent violent extremism and to revitalize the disarmament agenda.At the time of his appointment at the UN, Mr. Ban was the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Republic of Korea. His 37 years with the Ministry included postings in New Delhi, Washington D.C., and Vienna, and responsibilities for a variety of portfolios, including Foreign Policy Adviser to the President, Chief National Security Adviser to the President, Vice Minister, Deputy Minister for Policy Planning and Director-General for American Affairs. Mr. Ban has also been actively involved in issues relating to inter-Korean relations by serving as Chairman of the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization.Mr. Ban received a bachelor's degree in international relations from Seoul National University in 1970. He earned a master's degree in public administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University in 1985. Further reading:Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizenshttps://bankimooncentre.org/The Elders mourn the loss of Archbishop Desmond Tutu (December 2021)https://theelders.org/news/elders-mourn-loss-archbishop-desmond-tutu

Douglas Crawford, Ph.D., is the General Manager of MBC Biolabs, Managing Partner of Mission BioCapital, a VC fund investing in life sciences startups at the seed and Series A stages. We talk about the facilities that help scientists at MBC Biolabs, how to get accepted to the labs, partners, golden tickets and stories of startups; funding hypothesis, the impact, and investment criteria to get funded. Show Notes MBC Biolabs  Mission Bay Capital - Started with a realization that nothing that is discovered in a lab at a university by itself cannot benefit a patient without a company in between. - Startups are the most efficient engines to turn an idea into something very practical and useful for society. - Experiment: If we provide a Minimum Viable Space to a scientist, could they do something catalytic to their idea or project? - In the mid 2000's, 100% of VCs in the Silicon Valley said that it is a terrible idea to start a life sciences incubator. They said a biotech incubator will be like an ICU for startups. - Biotech companies don't have market risk- They mostly have technical risk. - The startups that incubated at MBC Biolabs (since 2013) raised over $10 Billion, brought 54 programs to the clinic, 13 approved diagnostics, and 71 products to market. - Selection criteria to get accepted to MBC Biolabs. - If a scientist was lucky to be funded by a VC in the mid 2000's, she/he would have spent about 6-12 months getting their lab up and running, which was fixed by incubators like MBC Biolabs. - Incubators give an opportunity for scientists to prove themselves. - Strategic advice isn't very popular with life sciences entrepreneurs. They are mostly looking for technical validation. - Different definition of pivot. - Golden Tickets - Origin story of Mission Bay Capital- How Jack Wadsworth, Honorary Chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia and Advisory Director of Morgan Stanley globally. encouraged them to raise a fund to invest in startups Doug and his team were incubating. The fund evolved into Mission Bio Capital. - Invest in therapeutics (70%), diagnostics, medical devices, and food. - How they look at risks and insights, and how they invest. - Checkout stories of Caribou Biosciences- Jennifer Doudna & Rachel Haurwitz; Alector- Arnon Rosenthal, Ph.D. - Nitrase Therapeutics- Irene Griswold-Prenner. Story of how a whole new class of enzymes were identified - Areas of interest for investment. - Thoughts on ways the investment funds need to change. - Book recommendations: Noise, Super forecasting

You can help shape the podcast by filling out our listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/XPM23MYThis week, we bring you this year's IFS annual lecture delivered by Professor Jean Tirole, Honorary Chairman of the Toulouse School of Economics. In his talk, he discusses how economics can be used to shape narratives and help solve the biggest crises facing our societies and governments.Support the IFS: https://ifs.org.uk/about/membership/individual See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jenny Beth Martin joins the show to discuss how the Democrats continue to push for massive spending, lifting debt ceiling, and ignoring the border crisis. “A vote to hike the debt ceiling is nothing more than a vote to facilitate the Democrats' reckless spending. Because the Democrats didn't allow Republicans any input on spending before today, they shouldn't expect Republicans to raise the credit limit when the bill comes due.”

Common Sense Roger Hodkinson The Donald Jeffries Show as Proudly Presented by OCHELLI.COM The Donald Jeffries Show 8-25-2021 Dr. Roger Hodkinson Common Sense Roger Hodkinson Dr. Roger Hodkinson is a medical specialist in pathology and a graduate of Cambridge University, UK. He is a Fellow of the College of American Pathologists and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. During his long career, he has had many leadership roles in Canadian medicine both provincially and nationally, including being a university teacher, national pathology board examiner, and laboratory accreditation inspector. He was previously the President of the Alberta Society of Laboratory Physicians, an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Alberta, and CEO of a large community-based medical laboratory with a full menu of testing for infectious disease and virology. But he is most proud of his role in public health advocacy for many years as Honorary Chairman of ASH, Action on Smoking and Health, which is the leading non-profit organization in Canada tacking the predatory marketing strategies of Big Tobacco. Don Jeffries talks with Dr. Hodkinson about what he called the “biggest hoax ever perpetrated.” DONALD JEFFRIES ONLINE: Blog: https://donaldjeffries.wordpress.com/ “I Protest” https://donaldjeffries.substack.com/ Twitter page: https://twitter.com/DonJeffries Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Donald-Jeffries/e/B004T6NFAS%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donald.jeffries

The George W. Bush Institute conducted an international symposium at the Invictus Games 2016 to discuss solutions to help returning servicemen and women overcome their invisible wounds and improve outcomes for their transition back to civilian life.  Prince Harry joined President Bush for a conversation about the importance of reducing the barriers to care and the role of sport in recovery.  President Bush also served as the Honorary Chairman for Invictus Games Orlando 2016.Related:Watch the full Invictus Games SymposiumLearn more about the Bush Institute Military Service Initiative

This special episode of “Trade Wins” is the first in a series of interviews conducted as part of the WTCA's General Assembly, held April 26-30, 2021. Today's guest, Feike Sijbesma, Honorary Chairman of Royal DSM, explains purpose-driven leadership and its place in companies today and in the future as well as some of the challenges that he faced while transforming Royal DSM into a purpose-driven company. Feike explains the origin and mindset behind trade and how, at its core, it exists for the good of all. 2:00Doing good as part of the core of business and not just a side will enable organizations to be future proof. 6:45Leaders must have guts, transparency, authenticity, and skill to step out and make the necessary changes within their organizations. 10:13Communication is key to getting people of influence on board with the necessary changes to make an organization purpose-driven. 14:49Feike discusses some of the challenges that Royal DSM encountered in making their transition and how he worked to overcome these. 16:15Feike describes the initiatives that Royal DSM has been involved in, specifically in Africa, to fight malnutrition. 21:40

Hermann Simon is the Founder and Honorary Chairman of Simon-Kucher & Partners. He is an expert in strategy, marketing and pricing. He is the only German in the “Thinkers50 Hall of Fame” of the most important management thinkers in the world. In German-speaking countries he has been continuously voted the most influential living management thinker since 2005. In China, the “Hermann Simon Business School” is named after him as he has shaped the Chinese fascination of the concept of Hidden Champions like no-one else. In this 20 minute special episode he shares his view on the future of Chinese Hidden Champions, flexpats' opportunities in them and a broader view on globalisation of organisations and their workforce. This what you'll learn: How to transfer your corporate culture to global branch offices Working with China today vs. 20 years ago Comparing Europe, the US and China from an expat's view What are Chinese hidden champions? How a Chinese business school got named after Hermann Simon Why Chinese companies will also need foreigners in top management Get access to his books and more information on his work: https://hermannsimon.com

Jenny Beth Martin, Honorary Chairman of Tea Party Patriots Action, discusses the election integrity laws that the Georgia state legislature is working on that include ensuring judges have the ability to adjudicate election lawsuits quickly.

Melanie Boylan had the pleasure to speak with Henri Malosse in today's podcast. With his extensive background in European politics and diplomacy and his enduring passion of his home Corsica he has been supporting the European dream since childhood. Listen in today to learn more: Henri Malosse is a Senior Consultant in European projects, Visiting professor of the Universities, Honorary Chairman of the Think tank “The Vocal Europe” and a Member of the Board of the Jean Monnet Association 1: European Economic and Social Committee : Member from 01-11-1995 to 30-09-2020 of the European Economic and Social Committee of the European Union ( 6 mandates ) 30th President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) (April 2013 - October 2015) President of the European Economic and Social Committee's Employers' Group (2006-2013), SOC Section (Employment, Social Affairs and Citizenship) (2004-2006), ECO Section (Economic and Monetary Union and Economic and Social Cohesion) (2002-2004), member of the EESC Bureau and Co-President of the EU-Bulgaria, EU-Slovakia Joint Committee Rapporteur on more than 50 opinions 2- Consultant with European projects: Conception (1987) and launch of the European Network of Euro ( EEN) Information Centres as Consultant for the European Commission (1989-2006 ) Conception and launch of the JEV financial instrument for the SME partnership in Europe Design of "know how transfer" programmes for Eastern Europe in the fields of support for the private sector (SMEs) and civil society (Poland) (1992-1995) Conception and Actor of the Europartenariats events ( B to B meetings) ( 1993-2000) Senior Consultant for the EU-LEAD project in Ukraine, in partenariat with GIZ and the EU delegation in Kiev (2019)

New Series Today’s episode of IMPACT LEADERS is part of our new “series” (siris) called: “The Sustainable Investment Dilemma”  Looking into how industries can help address the Climate & Social Crisis, in particular the financial industry, taking on the opportunity to address the way it has financed the activities that have taken us to our current situation. I invite you all to visit our sponsor’s website at ILAandPartners.com or the YouTube channel to watch the first video interview on this paramount subject and launch of this series. About this Episode To start our new series we have very special guests, Peter Wuffli, PhD, and Professor Vanina Farber, PhD, Founder and Chairs of the elea Foundation and the IMD elea Centre for Social Innovation. They are also the co-authors of the newly published book “THE elea WAY: A Learning Journey Toward Sustainable Impact”, which they are presenting and discussing during our conversation. FREE GIVE AWAY Get a digital copy of The elea Way Book - Send us a message via CONTACT US page (https://ilaandpartners.com/contact-us/) with Subject Line: The elea Way . ***Limited copies*** So hurry! Professor Vanina Farber, PhD, is an economist and political scientist with 20 years of teaching, researching, and consultancy experience. She holds the elea Chair for Social Innovation at IMD. Previously, Vanina was Dean of the Graduate School of Business and Associate Professor at Universidad del Pacífico in Peru. Peter Wuffli, PhD, is a senior leader and entrepreneurial philanthropist. He is the Founder and Chairman of elea Foundation for Ethics in Globalization and the Honorary Chairman of IMD. Previously, Peter was a partner at McKinsey & Company, the CEO of UBS Group and the Chairman of Partners Group, respectively IMD. In 2015, he published the book Inclusive Leadership. The elea Way Book - The Learning Journey Toward Sustainable Impact The new book by Vanina Farber and Peter A. Wuffli summarizes insights from elea’s 15-year pioneering journey, from creating an investment organization, choosing purposeful themes, and sourcing opportunities, to partnering with entrepreneurs for impact creation. Elea Foundation Elea was established in 2006 with the purpose of fighting absolute poverty (i.e. less than USD 3 daily income) with entrepreneurial means. Elea is a philanthropic impact investor in the fields of agricultural value chains, informal retail and last mile distribution, employable skill building and digital solutions. Institute for Management Development (IMD) The Institute for Management Development (IMD) is an independent academic institution with Swiss roots and global reach, founded 75 years ago by business leaders for business leaders. Based in Lausanne Switzerland and Singapore, IMD has been ranked in the Top 3 of the annual FT’s Executive Education Global Ranking for the last nine consecutive years and in the top five for 17 consecutive years. Their MBA and EMBA programs have repeatedly been singled out among the best in Europe and the world. The tag line is Challenging what is and inspiring what could be.            Highlights: Since the term was coined in 2007, there is now $500 -700 billion committed capital to impact investing. Social entrepreneurs are supported by organisations such as Ashoka, Skoll World Forum, WEF, Leaders of Tomorrow. Social entrepreneurship and impact investing are the two trends coming together bringing inclusive capitalism to solve and innovative solutions. I am a strong believer that capitalism is something great. Capitalism should be the solution and not the problem. But I also say we should make capitalism more inclusive. Talented people today want to work in companies that pursue meaningful purpose. Public expects capitalism to be articulated in a new way. We can do well by doing good. Every wealthy family particularly the younger generation is interested in these topics The elea Center for Social innovation focus on bringing social entrepreneurs with corporates Covid - All 20 active ventures survived. It was a humbling experience working with entrepreneurs through the pandemic. The pandemic gave us much more urgency and momentum. There is bigger recognition that systemic risks that are tail risks with low probability could happen. The idea of the system is much more concrete and the idea of interconnectedness becomes clear. The Elea Way Book allows for self learning, it is a practical and hands on book from a pedagogical perspective. It is the book that brings together social entrepreneurship and impact investing Standing on the shoulders of others - Bill Braden and Andy Kuper Bill Braden - CEO and founder of Ashoka  - pioneer of social entrepreneurship Andy Cooper - Leapfrog, the first proof of an investment company that profit and purpose works. Fund managers should take a deeper look at impact. 3 phases of impact investment: $10k - Idea phase, competition $100k - Entrepreneur has to decide to fully commit, friends and family money not suffice. revenue of $0.5-2million - Not just concepts, building teams, working with government, 5-7 years Accion (https://www.accion.org/) harnessing digital technology to create financial inclusion Examples of investments: InkaMoss (http://inkamoss.com/) - helping 6000 farmers, small farm holders in Peru Dharma Life (https://dharmalife.in/) - supporting entrepreneurship in 40,000 villages in India BagoSphere (https://www.bagosphere.com/) - providing digital courses to improve employability skills in The Philippines Encouraged to see that social entrepreneurship, impact entrepreneurship and corporates are coming together. “No hay mal. Que por bien no venga” - There are 100’s of methods but nothing that suited our purpose.  The elea Impact Measurement Method was developed for for measuring of impact on absolute poverty specifically for elea. This takes into account - factors and elea impact points/1000 Swiss Franc. Impact points serve 3 purpose: To set goals - how many impact point we want to achieve For comparability between ventures - capital allocation tool To communicate regular performance reporting Investors are not just competing for more impact points but internalising the impact,more than just seeing images. Quantifying impact helps the decision making process and applies theory of change. At some stage, in 5-10 years, impact becomes tradeable. These kinds of currencies become real currency and maybe blockchain will help us here to create markets with impact. When we look at impact it is still traded at a discount. My dream is that one day impact will be traded at a premium not at a discount. They are not called donors, they are called philanthropic investors who give us philanthropic investors. They become by being on the board, helping with strategy and risk management. It’s not about creating bigger institutions and organisations. It’s about how to build partnerships, how to build bridges across sectors. It’s about getting different type of organisations aligned. Collaboration in blended finance needs to be more agile. We are starting to see SDG funds of $500million with blended finance facilities.  Keys to leadership is intentional influence. Leadership needs to be ethical, be more horizontal than vertical, and is able to get things done and mobilise people around solving problems. We need to learn and be thorough. We have wasted a lot of money. Entrepreneurship is more critical and scarce now than money for impact investment.” Time Stamp: [0:02:40] Intro to Vanina and Peter [0:05:20] What is impact investing? [0:09:12] Are we facing a Sustainable Investment Dilemma? Capitalism [0:11:20] Making impact vs making profit  [0:13:56] UBS philanthropic arm brought in higher quality conversations with wealthy people [0:15:30] Spectrum of sustainable investing, impact and philanthropy [0:17:30] What is IMD [0:22:00] What is ELEA and why it was founded [0:24:00] Elea Center and social innovation [0:27:00] 10 years review and plan in 2016 [0:30:00] Launching a book in the pandemic in the summer of 2020 [0:35:00] The shift in urgency [0:36:40] Writing the book [0:40:00:] How to mobilise private capital, [0:43:30] The two trends of social entrepreneurship and impact investing [0:50:00] Practical and all inclusive book, limited give away [0:51:50] 3 phases of impact investments [0:54:30] Examples of elea investments [0:57:00] Transformation in corporations, How to pivot during COVID [0:58:45] “No hay mal. Que por bien no venga” [1:01:10] Mainstreaming of impact and social entrepreneurship  [1:02:30] elea Impact Measurement Method and Impact Points [1:06:00] Impact Performance Report [1:10:30] Performance of elea investments [1:16:00] Spectrum of capital  [1:16:45] Mindset of profit first or impact first [1:19:40] Impact aligned organisations, ecosystems [1:22:18] Blended finance is extremely promising but needs to be more agile [1:24:45] Vanina’s career [1:29:30] What is an impact leaders Useful links: Prof Vanina Farber Linkedin (https://ch.linkedin.com/in/vaninafarber) Peter Wuffli Linkedin (https://ch.linkedin.com/in/peter-wuffli-1153691b2) Elea.org (https://www.elea.org/en/) The elea Way Book: The Learning Journey Toward Sustainable Impact (https://www.elea.org/en/media/publications/the-elea-way-book) Inclusive Leadership: A framework for the Global Era book (https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783319235608) Elea Center for Social Innovation, IMD (https://www.imd.org/elea/elea-center-for-social-innovation/) Skoll World Forum (https://skoll.org/skoll-world-forum/) WEF (https://www.weforum.org/) Bill Drayton (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Drayton) , Founder of Ashoka (https://www.ashoka.org/en-gb) Andrew Kuper (https://leapfroginvest.com/people/andrewkuper/) , Founder and CEO of Leapfrog Investments (https://leapfroginvest.com/) Accion (https://www.accion.org) - Harnessing digital technology to create financial inclusion Investment Companies InkaMoss (http://inkamoss.com/) BagoSphere (https://www.bagosphere.com/) Dharma Life (https://dharmalife.in/) Serco (https://www.serco.com/) - Donor to Elea Accenture (https://www.accenture.com/)   IFC (https://www.ifc.org/) Uniliver (https://www.unilever.com/) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (https://www.gatesfoundation.org/) -------- Take action Connect with JP Dallmann on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jp-dallmann/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/JPDallmann) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/inspiredbyjp/) and Clubhouse. Contact us to help you transition into Sustainable & Impact Investing - ILA & Partners (https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-leaders-advisors) Impact Leaders is produced by Podcast Publishing (http://podcastpublishing.help/) -------- Important: The content shared on this podcast does not constitute a request, offer, recommendation or solicitation of any kind to buy, subscribe, sell or redeem any investment instruments or to perform other such transactions of any kind.

This perspective was shared from the EDGE Forum editors team at T-Renaissance Inc. (www.t-renaissance.com) upon a recent TRL Insights published: “Why did President Xi make a letter reply to Howard Schultz, Honorary Chairman of Starbucks”. T-Renaissance Inc. is a full turnkey technologies solutions business connecting the world with China, with a focus serving the retail, telecoms, media sectors.

This is TRL Insights Blog, first published on the Jan. 18th 2021 in TRL Insights at www.t-renaissance.com Summary: Read more from President Xi's recent letter reply to Honorary Chairman of Starbucks and the potential of business with China.

Dr. Prof. Vanina Farber & Dr. Peter Wuffli are my guests on this episode of Inside Ideas with Marc Buckley. Vanina Farber, PhD, is an economist and political scientist with twenty years of teaching, researching, and consultancy experience. She holds the elea Chair for Social Innovation at IMD. Previously, Vanina was Dean of the Graduate School of Business and Associate Professor at Universidad del Pacífico in Peru. Peter Wuffli, PhD, is a senior leader and entrepreneurial philanthropist. He is the Founder and Chairman of elea Foundation for Ethics in Globalization and the Honorary Chairman of IMD. Previously, Peter was a partner at McKinsey & Company, the CEO of UBS Group, the Chairman of Partners Group, and of IMD. In 2015, he published the book Inclusive Leadership. The Elea Way book: Social entrepreneurship and impact investing contribute to a more inclusive capitalism and bring innovative solutions to global challenges, such as fighting poverty and protecting planet earth. This book offers practical advice on how to best integrate entrepreneurship and capital for impact and innovation by using elea's philanthropic investing approach to fight absolute poverty with entrepreneurial means as an example. Written by two leading experts, the book summarizes insights from elea's 15-year pioneering journey, from creating an investment organization, choosing purposeful themes, and sourcing opportunities, to partnering with entrepreneurs for impact creation. This includes suggestions on how to lead impact enterprises in such areas as developing strategies, plans, and models; building effective teams and organizations; managing resources; and handling crises. Using real-life examples, this is valuable reading for entrepreneurs, investors, executives, philanthropists, policymakers, and anyone curious about entrepreneurship and inclusive capitalism. The Institute for Management Development (IMD) is an independent academic institution with Swiss roots and global reach, founded almost 75 years ago by business leaders for business leaders. Since its creation, IMD has been a pioneering force in developing leaders who transform organizations and contribute to society. The Institute for Management Development (IMD) is an independent academic institution with Swiss roots and global reach, founded almost 75 years ago by business leaders for business leaders. Since its creation, IMD has been a pioneering force in developing leaders who transform organizations and contribute to society. https://www.elea-foundation.org/

Honorary Chairman of Tea Party Patriots, Jenny Beth Martin, says that a Georgia court case concerning voter purge attempts of over 4,000 voters in two counties was decided by former Democratic Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams’ sister.

What You Need To Know is the burden of proof has shifted on election fraud. New and very clear evidence - video evidence - is pouring that shows how a dramatic number of votes was manufactured. More than enough votes were manufactured to shift states and the entire election. The burden of proof has shifted away from those alleging fraud to those defending the corrupt tactics of election authorities in these key states and cities. The evidence is clear and now they have to prove why the public should not believe their own eyes! Hint: they just can’t do it. Jenny Beth Martin, Honorary Chairman of Tea Party Patriots (TPPA) and official member of President Trump’s legal team, explains that since she’s joined the legal team and has seen the investigation she is sure Trump won Georgia. She talks about how the Republican Party doesn’t seem to understand all Trump does for We the People and that they don’t seem to be wanting to deal with the election fraud happening in their own backyard. David Horowitz, best-selling author of Blitz: Trump Will Smash the Left and Win, talks about his recent article Fighting Words It’s a war. He explains the war on elections that has been going on for years. Check out more of his work at FrontPageMag.com. Wrap up: LISTEN: CNN Execs Spike ‘Breitbart, New York Post, Fox News’ Hunter Biden Laptop Story. Why are they trying to hide the Hunter Biden story? Is it because there’s actually something there and they are trying to hide it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on A Lively Experiment, The Death of Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg sets off a political firestorm in Washington. And progressive Democrats made notice in this months Rhode Island primary, what should be look for in Novembers general election.Joining us this week, Former State Representative, Nick Gorham. Retired URI Political Science Professor, Maureen Moakley.  And Joe Trillo, Former State Rep, and Honorary Chairman of the 2016 Trump campaign in Rhode Island.Support the show (http://ripbs.org)

This week on A Lively Experiment, a group of Rhode Islanders says "Enough". Filing a federal lawsuit against Governor Raimondo, we'll tell you what it's all about. And the sprint to election day, the Presidential candidates crisscross the country with one last pitch. But are there any undecided voters left?Joining us this week, Wendy Schiller, Political Science Professor at Brown University. Joe Trillo, Former State Representative and Honorary Chairman of the Rhode Island Trump campaign in 2016. And former U.S. Congressman, Bob Weygand. Support the show (http://ripbs.org)

Welcome to Season 3 of ClimateBiz! This season we will focus on COVID-19 and its implications for climate-smart business, including initiatives from around the world about how we can build back better and more sustainably. For the first episode, ClimateBiz gets an insider’s look at the European Commission’s recovery package that is targeting hundreds of billions of Euros in climate investment. Joining the show are Frank Heemskerk, Secretary General of the European Roundtable for Industry, and Feike Sijbesma, Special Corona Envoy for The Netherlands and Honorary Chairman of Royal DSM. IFC COVID relief financing European Roundtable for Industry

Is something broken in your business?  Not reaching your growth goals like you'd hoped?  Then you likely have a systems or delegation problem.   My guest today is Trent Dyrsmid.  Trent is the host of the Bright Ideas podcast as well as the founder of an Amazon reseller business that just ranked #254 on the Inc. 5000 list. He is also the co-founder of Flowster.app a premier workflow management tool for eCommerce businesses.  He knows a thing or two about systems, delegation, and growth.  He's now fully delegated himself out of his Amazon reseller business as it continues to scale rapidly.   How does he do it?  Clear systemization and delegation.  On the show, we talk about one of his favorite quotes from the Honorary Chairman of Toyota - “We get brilliant results from average people managing brilliant processes – while our competitors get average or worse results from brilliant people managing broken processes” ~ Fujio Cho, Honorary Chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation In this episode we cover: What to systematize first - a 2-pronged test When you have a systems problem vs. a people problem What to delegate vs. what to do yourself Why and when you should delegate something you're really good at The difference between process management and project management How Flowster helps eCommerce companies with process management Plus more!

If you have a fear of pricing, or if you're worried that if you put your prices up you'll lose customers, then you need to listen to the Pricing Man, Hermann Simon, author of over 35 books on the subjects of profit and pricing. “Pricing is about value, or more precisely, the value perceived by the customers. If the customer perceives a high value, he or she is willing to pay a high price. If the perceived value is lower, you have to offer the product at a lower price.”Hermann Simon has lived two lives: in the first he was a boy on a farm in the Eifel region of Germany. In the second he is the Founder and Honorary Chairman of Simon-Kucher & Partners, a global consultancy with over 1500 employees. He's an expert in strategy, marketing and pricing and he's the only German in the “Thinkers50 Hall of Fame” of the most important management thinkers in the world.“No company has ever failed from making a profit. Most companies are revenue driven, market share driven, sales driven and only about one quarter are truly profit-oriented.”This is an incredibly insightful podcast about the importance of pricing and the need to understand the complexity of price, as well as looking at new pricing techniques. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. On today's podcast:How people should think about pricing now with CoronavirusPricing is not primarily about pricePricing is about the value perceived by the customersHow to establish the value of PorscheThe power of branding when pricingHow Evian beats the local waterThe power of multidirectional pricingNo company has ever failed from making a profitLinks:Confessions of the Pricing Man: How Price Affects EverythingPrice Management: Strategy, Analysis, Decision, Implementation

Jenny Beth Martin released the following statement today after President Trump promised that he will soon sign an executive order meant to protect public statues and monuments from being vandalized or torn down by mobs.“President Trump is absolutely correct that decisive action is needed to protect our national heritage from left-wing narcissistic mobs. The left’s vandalism of statues and monuments isn’t just an attack on historical figures they don’t like; it’s an assault on the core values of our republic – this is hatred of America. We, as Americans, have always cherished our history and our unfolding story of advancing freedom – not just for ourselves, but for the entire world. Our statues and monuments honor that history and force us to learn from it. What we are experiencing is not just the ‘canceling’ of our past, but a ‘cancellation’ of what it means to be an American, and that will be catastrophic. Once again, President Trump is standing up when most politicians are silent, and we appreciate his leadership.”

Dr. Jack Graham, Pastor of Prestonwood Church, is a life-long friend of Jay Strack’s. Together they discuss how to follow God before leading other people. Dr. Jack Graham is the pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church, one of the nation’s largest, most dynamic congregations. When Dr. Graham came to Prestonwood in 1989, the 8,000-member congregation responded enthusiastically to his straightforward message and powerful preaching style. Now thriving with more than 45,000 members, Prestonwood continues to grow. In 2006, the church began a second location, the North Campus, in a burgeoning area 20 miles north of Plano, and the church also has a flourishing Spanish ministry, Prestonwood en Español, with locations in Plano and Lewisville. Dr. Graham is a noted author of numerous books, including his most recent release Angels: Who They Are, What They Do and Why It Matters; Man of God; Unseen; and Courageous Parenting. His passionate, biblical teaching is also seen and heard across the country and throughout the world on PowerPoint Ministries. Through broadcasts, online sermons and e-mail messages, Dr. Graham addresses relevant, everyday issues that are prevalent in our culture and strike a chord with audiences worldwide. He served as Honorary Chairman of the 2015 National Day of Prayer and he has served as President of the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the country with 15 million members. He and his wife, Deb, have three married children and eight grandchildren.

Dr. Jack Graham is the pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church, one of the nation’s largest, most dynamic congregations. When Dr. Graham came to Prestonwood in 1989, the 8,000-member congregation responded enthusiastically to his straightforward message and powerful preaching style. Now thriving with more than 45,000 members, Prestonwood continues to grow. In 2006, the church began a second location, the North Campus, in a burgeoning area 20 miles north of Plano, and the church also has a flourishing Spanish ministry, Prestonwood en Español. Dr. Graham is a noted author of numerous books, including Man of God, Unseen and a new book, Angels: Who They Are, What They Do and Why It Matters. His passionate, biblical teaching is also seen and heard across the country and throughout the world on PowerPoint Ministries. Through broadcasts, online sermons and e-mail messages, Dr. Graham addresses relevant, everyday issues that are prevalent in our culture and that strike a chord with audiences worldwide. He recently served as Honorary Chairman of the 2015 National Day of Prayer and he has served as President of the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the country with 16 million members. He and his wife, Deb, have three married children and eight grandchildren.Hear more inspirational stories like Jack's on the Pray app: https://link.pray.com/hOzg1zP3i0

Dr. Jack Graham is the pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church, one of the nation’s largest, most dynamic congregations. When Dr. Graham came to Prestonwood in 1989, the 8,000-member congregation responded enthusiastically to his straightforward message and powerful preaching style. Now thriving with more than 45,000 members, Prestonwood continues to grow. In 2006, the church began a second location, the North Campus, in a burgeoning area 20 miles north of Plano, and the church also has a flourishing Spanish ministry, Prestonwood en Español. Dr. Graham is a noted author of numerous books, including Man of God, Unseen and a new book, Angels: Who They Are, What They Do and Why It Matters. His passionate, biblical teaching is also seen and heard across the country and throughout the world on PowerPoint Ministries. Through broadcasts, online sermons and e-mail messages, Dr. Graham addresses relevant, everyday issues that are prevalent in our culture and that strike a chord with audiences worldwide. He recently served as Honorary Chairman of the 2015 National Day of Prayer and he has served as President of the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the country with 16 million members. He and his wife, Deb, have three married children and eight grandchildren.Hear more inspirational stories like Jack's on the Pray app: https://link.pray.com/hOzg1zP3i0“For the christian, life is so much more than the short time we have on earth.”

Dr. Jack Graham is the pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church, one of the nation’s largest, most dynamic congregations. When Dr. Graham came to Prestonwood in 1989, the 8,000-member congregation responded enthusiastically to his straightforward message and powerful preaching style. Now thriving with more than 45,000 members, Prestonwood continues to grow. In 2006, the church began a second location, the North Campus, in a burgeoning area 20 miles north of Plano, and the church also has a flourishing Spanish ministry, Prestonwood en Español. Dr. Graham is a noted author of numerous books, including Man of God, Unseen and a new book, Angels: Who They Are, What They Do and Why It Matters. His passionate, biblical teaching is also seen and heard across the country and throughout the world on PowerPoint Ministries. Through broadcasts, online sermons and e-mail messages, Dr. Graham addresses relevant, everyday issues that are prevalent in our culture and that strike a chord with audiences worldwide. He recently served as Honorary Chairman of the 2015 National Day of Prayer and he has served as President of the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the country with 16 million members. He and his wife, Deb, have three married children and eight grandchildren.Hear more inspirational stories like Jack's on the Pray app: https://link.pray.com/hOzg1zP3i0“What inspires me about any leader is the boldness, the convictions - whether it be convictions regarding the bible, convictions regarding ministry and service - but conviction without compromise.”

Dr. Jack Graham is the pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church, one of the nation’s largest, most dynamic congregations. When Dr. Graham came to Prestonwood in 1989, the 8,000-member congregation responded enthusiastically to his straightforward message and powerful preaching style. Now thriving with more than 45,000 members, Prestonwood continues to grow. In 2006, the church began a second location, the North Campus, in a burgeoning area 20 miles north of Plano, and the church also has a flourishing Spanish ministry, Prestonwood en Español. Dr. Graham is a noted author of numerous books, including Man of God, Unseen and a new book, Angels: Who They Are, What They Do and Why It Matters. His passionate, biblical teaching is also seen and heard across the country and throughout the world on PowerPoint Ministries. Through broadcasts, online sermons and e-mail messages, Dr. Graham addresses relevant, everyday issues that are prevalent in our culture and that strike a chord with audiences worldwide. He recently served as Honorary Chairman of the 2015 National Day of Prayer and he has served as President of the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the country with 16 million members. He and his wife, Deb, have three married children and eight grandchildren.Hear more inspirational stories like Jack's on the Pray app: https://link.pray.com/hOzg1zP3i0“Really I can’t think of a time when I did not think at some level that I was going to be a pastor.”

Dr. Jack Graham is the pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church, one of the nation’s largest, most dynamic congregations. When Dr. Graham came to Prestonwood in 1989, the 8,000-member congregation responded enthusiastically to his straightforward message and powerful preaching style. Now thriving with more than 45,000 members, Prestonwood continues to grow. In 2006, the church began a second location, the North Campus, in a burgeoning area 20 miles north of Plano, and the church also has a flourishing Spanish ministry, Prestonwood en Español. Dr. Graham is a noted author of numerous books, including Man of God, Unseen and a new book, Angels: Who They Are, What They Do and Why It Matters. His passionate, biblical teaching is also seen and heard across the country and throughout the world on PowerPoint Ministries. Through broadcasts, online sermons and e-mail messages, Dr. Graham addresses relevant, everyday issues that are prevalent in our culture and that strike a chord with audiences worldwide. He recently served as Honorary Chairman of the 2015 National Day of Prayer and he has served as President of the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the country with 16 million members. He and his wife, Deb, have three married children and eight grandchildren.Hear more inspirational stories like Jack's on the Pray app: https://link.pray.com/hOzg1zP3i0

Rabbi Seth Grauer is the Rosh Yeshiva and Head of School at the Bnei Akiva Schools in Toronto - Yeshivat Or Chaim and Ulpanat Orot. He is also the Honorary Chairman of Mizrachi Canada. He stopped by the CORcast to discuss his role, the challenges and the successes.

DAVID SNOWDON is Honorary Chairman, Christie’s EMERI (Europe, Middle East, Russia and India).  He is a craftsman who founded the bespoke design, furniture and cabinetry firm LINLEY.  His father Antony Armstrong-Jones became the 1st Earl of Snowdon after he married Princess Margaret, the sister of Queen Elizabeth II, and David was styled as Viscount Linley.  When his father died in 2017 David Linley became the 2nd Earl of Snowdon.

GUEST Dr. Jack Graham ... is the pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church, one of the nation’s largest congregations ... Dr Graham is a noted author of numerous books, including "Man of God," "Unseen," and a new book, "Angels: Who They Are, What They Do and Why It Matters" ... His biblical teaching is heard on PowerPoint Ministries here on WORDfm, and 96.5fm and 730am WPIT, and across the country & throughout the world ...He has served as Honorary Chairman of the Natl Day of Prayer and as Pres of the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the country with 16 million membersHe & his wife, Deb, have 3 married kids and 8 grandchildrenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Need for Vigilance from People of all Faiths: Philly Islamic center posts shocking video of kids: ‘We will chop off their heads Ladies Night Out, coming up Friday June 21st at The Bible Chapel ... GUEST Sherri Lynn Study: Watching superhero films can boost confidence and reduce anxiety GUEST Dr. Jack Graham ... is the pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church, one of the nation’s largest congregations ... Dr Graham is a noted author of numerous books, including "Man of God," "Unseen," and a new book, "Angels: Who They Are, What They Do and Why It Matters" ... His biblical teaching is heard on PowerPoint Ministries here on WORDfm, and 96.5fm and 730am WPIT, and across the country & throughout the world ...He has served as Honorary Chairman of the Natl Day of Prayer and as Pres of the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the country with 16 million membersHe & his wife, Deb, have 3 married kids and 8 grandchildren Pittsburgh Named One Of America’s Filthiest Cities Progressive Christian writer Rachel Held Evans has died Why “May I help you?” is a complicated question ... GUEST Marilyn McEntyre Every Tool's a Hammer: Life Is What You Make It ... GUEST Adam Savage ... star of Discovery Channel’s "Mythbusters" and one of the most beloved figures in science and tech ... shares his golden rules of creativity, from finding inspiration to following through and successfully making your idea a reality ... (Adam is in town Saturday, May 11, 7pm, Pgh Arts & Lectures series at Carnegie Lecture Hall in OaklandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GUEST Dr. Jack Graham ... is the pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church, one of the nation’s largest congregations ... Dr Graham is a noted author of numerous books, including "Man of God," "Unseen," and a new book, "Angels: Who They Are, What They Do and Why It Matters" ... His biblical teaching is heard on PowerPoint Ministries here on WORDfm, and 96.5fm and 730am WPIT, and across the country & throughout the world ...He has served as Honorary Chairman of the Natl Day of Prayer and as Pres of the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the country with 16 million membersHe & his wife, Deb, have 3 married kids and 8 grandchildrenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Need for Vigilance from People of all Faiths: Philly Islamic center posts shocking video of kids: ‘We will chop off their heads Ladies Night Out, coming up Friday June 21st at The Bible Chapel ... GUEST Sherri Lynn Study: Watching superhero films can boost confidence and reduce anxiety GUEST Dr. Jack Graham ... is the pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church, one of the nation’s largest congregations ... Dr Graham is a noted author of numerous books, including "Man of God," "Unseen," and a new book, "Angels: Who They Are, What They Do and Why It Matters" ... His biblical teaching is heard on PowerPoint Ministries here on WORDfm, and 96.5fm and 730am WPIT, and across the country & throughout the world ...He has served as Honorary Chairman of the Natl Day of Prayer and as Pres of the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the country with 16 million membersHe & his wife, Deb, have 3 married kids and 8 grandchildren Pittsburgh Named One Of America’s Filthiest Cities Progressive Christian writer Rachel Held Evans has died Why “May I help you?” is a complicated question ... GUEST Marilyn McEntyre Every Tool's a Hammer: Life Is What You Make It ... GUEST Adam Savage ... star of Discovery Channel’s "Mythbusters" and one of the most beloved figures in science and tech ... shares his golden rules of creativity, from finding inspiration to following through and successfully making your idea a reality ... (Adam is in town Saturday, May 11, 7pm, Pgh Arts & Lectures series at Carnegie Lecture Hall in OaklandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Follow us at westminster-institute.org and youtube.com/user/WestminsterInstitute Suzanne K. Scholte is one of the world’s leading activists in the North Korea human rights movement having worked for over 18 years to promote the freedom, human rights and dignity of the North Korean people. Scholte began a program in 1996 to host the first North Korean defectors in the United States to speak out about the atrocities being committed against the people of North Korea including the political prison camps and the horrific treatment of refugees. She has led international efforts to pressure China to end their horrific repatriation policy and has been involved in the rescue of hundreds of North Koreans escaping from North Korea. Currently, she serves as President of the Defense Forum Foundation; Chairman, North Korea Freedom Coalition; Vice-Chairman, Committee for Human Rights in North Korea; and Honorary Chairman, Free North Korea Radio. North Korea is one of the greatest threats to global security. Armed with nuclear weapons, the rogue state continues to threaten preemptive nuclear strikes against South Korea and Japan. It is actively developing longer-range missiles and may already have warheads small enough to target the homeland. It sponsors terrorism and drug trafficking abroad while deliberately starving its own people at home. High profile defections and infighting within the regime make North Korea more dangerous as the government desperately avoids collapse.

Tuan Pham relocated to the sunny Vegas Valley from Massachusetts in August of 2002. He brought with him a wealth of caring, skills, and experience from years of learning and growing in the insurance and financial services industries. He believes in utilizing an integrated approach to financial and personal risk management that completely addresses the special needs of each and every one of his clients. Since 1983, as a Wealth Advisor, Tuan has received numerous Top Producer Awards from major financial and insurance companies. In 1989, he was named “Most Intriguing Entrepreneur in Central Massachusetts” by Business Digest, a state business publication. His firm received “Best Small Business Firm” in the category of Banking, Insurance and Finance in 2004, awarded by The Greater Las Vegas Asian Pacific Community. In the same year, Tuan was named Nevada’s “2004 Businessman of The Year” by The Congressional Committee Business Advisory Council. Subsequently, in 2005 he was named Honorary Chairman of the Nevada Business Advisory Council. His recognition was published in the Wall Street Journal March 09, 2005 issue. Tuan is also very active in his local community as well as being involved with advocacy efforts for his industry. Since 1980, he has volunteered in many fundraising events, promoting government fiscal discipline and stability. In 1991, he held a position as Executive Director and in 1992 as Chairman of Minorities Confederation and Friends of Massachusetts, a non-profit organization working in conjunction with The Massachusetts Taxpayers Committee Educational Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) bi-partisan non-profit charitable, educational organization that trains pro-business, fiscally conservative candidates and campaign managers in political campaign management, fundraising, speech making and organizing winning campaigns. He frequently voices his concern and communicates with local and federal elected officials regarding his views on issues such as tax reform, securitization process, consumer financial protection, consumer financial protection, financial regulation, The Indexed Annuities and Insurance Products Act of 2009, and many other legislative issues regarding the financial industry. Tuan is a Certified Financial Educator®. He is the Managing Partner at P&P Advisory Group, LLC dba Trusted Financial & Insurance. His unique practice focuses on how to help clients find money that they are currently transferring out of their household or business unknowingly and unnecessarily. These areas can include how his clients finance mortgages, pay taxes, fund their qualified plans, save for college costs, and handle expenses like automobile payments and credit cards. Most people are unaware that they will lose more money in these areas of their lifestyle than they will accumulate in their lifelong savings/investment accounts. Tuan has a strong belief that he can have a bigger impact on his clients’ financial future by helping them avoid the losses due to transfers of money rather than chasing high returns with aggressive investments. Once he helps clients find the money, he can show them how to redirect, save, and grow it tax-deferred, and also withdraw it tax-free. By doing this, he can help clients build a plan such that they: never lose money can extend how long their money lasts in retirement so that they don’t run out are able to increase their projected retirement income are able to pay off all loans including mortgages in about 9 years without sacrificing their current life style pay less in overall taxes. Tuan is proudly a member of these fine organizations: NAIFA (National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors), NEA (National Ethics Association), MDRT (Million Dollar Round Table), Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce, Better Business Bureau (A+ Rated). What you’ll learn about in this episode: How Tuan came to the United States as a Vietnamese refugee in 1977, and why he chose to pursue financial freedom What early financial lessons shaped Tuan’s views on money and taught him to better manage his finances Why it is important to understand the taxes you pay and to take steps to save as much as possible in your tax liability Why Tuan pays off his credit cards in full every single month to avoid the accumulation of interest charges on his bill What strategies you can use to avoid paying more than necessary, and what the difference is between “good debt” and “bad debt” Why you should buy fewer stock shares when the market is doing well, and why you should buy more shares when the market is struggling Why options are a great way to safely invest your money in stocks with lowered risk of losing if the market drops out Why Tuan does the financial advising work he does, and why he started an organization to help homeless veterans learn financial literacy and other skills How to contact Tuan Pham and Additional Resources: Telephone: (702) 456-5699 Website: www.pnpadvisorygroup.com Website: www.myinvestmentservices.com

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Hermann Simon zählt zu den Top 25 Management-Denkern dieser Welt. Er ist Honorary Chairman des Unternehmens Simon, Kucher & Partner und hat bereits über 35 Bücher in 26 Sprachen veröffentlicht. Des weiteren ist Hermann Simon weltweit der Nummer 1 Experte zum Thema Preis. Im Interview spricht er unter anderem darüber, wie er es geschafft hat sein Unternehmen zu skalieren, was seine Ansichten zum Thema Führung sind und wie sich die Marketingwelt verändert hat. Hermann Simon verrät auch, warum er sich für die Selbständigkeit entschieden hat, welche Rolle der Zufall in seinem Leben gespielt hat und vieles mehr...  

I’m delighted to be joined by François Masquelier, the VP and Head of Treasury, Corporate Finance and ERM with RTL Group, in this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast. François Masquelier has been Head of Corporate Finance and Treasury with RTL Group since November 1997. He is a Doctor in Tax Law and has a degree in Economy and Administration from the University and Business School of Liège. He is also the President of Association of Corporate Treasurers of Luxembourg (ATEL) and the Honorary Chairman and Founder of European Association of Corporate Treasurers. François Masquelier is a regular contributor to different corporate finance and treasury magazines and newspapers. He is Editorial Director of the “Magazine du Trésorier”, a quarterly publication dedicated to Treasury and Corporate Finance issues. On the podcast we discussed… How François started his career in corporate treasury from a tax lawyer background François’ experience working with RTL and how his role within the company has changed over the years How to know when it’s time to welcome new talent into a treasury department The key to attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry What companies like RTL look for in CV’s coming from people who are in the early stages of their treasury careers Understanding that experience is often more important than qualifications when it comes to finding employment in treasury The evolution of treasury, including changes in technology and whether or not robots will be taking over the job of treasurers Advice for adding value in certain areas so that you can free up time and help ensure you’re not glued with the day-to-day operations How François is able to balance his roles in the ATEL and ACT with his day job The importance of networking in treasury and working on your personal brand to help further your career François’ advice for people in the early stages of a treasury career including why it’s vital that you always keep learning to keep up with changes within the industry Much more! If you’d like to get in touch with Francois, you can reach out to him via his LinkedIn profile.  Are you interested in pursuing a career in treasury? Whether you dream of being a Group Treasurer or Treasury Analyst, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you find your perfect treasury job no matter what stage you’re at in your job search. If you’re enjoying the show PLEASE GIVE US A RATING HERE

A CEO’s Virtual Mentor Episode 16 "Turnarounds, Veterans, and a Tribute to Senator John McCain" with Don Brandt, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pinnacle West  Interview with Don Brandt, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pinnacle West (Ticker: PNW) and the turnaround of the company’s principal subsidiary, regulated utility Arizona Public Service through regulatory processes; also hiring military veterans and reservists; and, a tribute to the late Senator John McCain.  This episode is dedicated to our military veterans and to the memory of Senator John McCain of Arizona. Welcome to Episode 16. I joined Don Brandt, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pinnacle West, more commonly known as Arizona Public Service, under azure Phoenix skies in early March of 2018. $3.5 bln revenue Pinnacle West Capital Corp. is an energy holding company based in Phoenix, Arizona, has consolidated assets of about $17 billion, about 6,200 megawatts of generating capacity and 6,300 employees in Arizona and New Mexico. Through its principal subsidiary, Arizona Public Service, the Company provides retail electricity service to nearly 1.2 million Arizona homes and businesses.  This episode is dedicated to our military veterans and to the memory of Senator John McCain of Arizona.  Arizona Public Service has its origins within a storied past. Natural and man-made infrastructure were key to the settlement of the western US and provide the backdrop or dramatic context for wild west legend and lore. Railroads access, river crossings, mining, water resources, and power generation were antecedent admixtures to the conditions for statehood in the west. Arizona Public Service was founded five years after the infamous gunfight at OK Corral and a quarter century before Arizona became a state. The company has served Arizona for more than 125 years.  Thanks for listening.  We can’t improve without your feedback – write us through our website www.LeadershipLyceum.com and subscribe on iTunes.  See you next time. Program Guide Episode 16 Turnarounds, Veterans, and a Tribute to Senator John McCain with Don Brandt, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pinnacle West  0:30     Introduction to Episode 16 2:12     Leading a turnaround of the utility through more effective regulatory processes 5:17     Break 1 5:33     Broader historical context for the setting of the turnaround 12:06   Break 2 12:23   Managing decisions and divestiture of non-regulated diversified assets 14:47   Hiring Military Veterans and Reservists 18:30   Break 3 18:53   Don Brandt and Tony Orlando - Tribute to Senator John McCain 26:31   The End Biographies of Guests Mr. Donald Brandt Donald Brandt is Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pinnacle West and Arizona Public Service (APS). In 2009, Brandt was elected to Pinnacle West’s board of directors and promoted to Chairman, President and CEO of Pinnacle West and Chairman and CEO of APS. Before assuming these responsibilities, Brandt held several leadership positions with the company, including APS president, executive vice president and chief financial officer. He again added the title of president of APS in 2013. Prior to joining Pinnacle West in 2002, Brandt gained 20 years of power industry experience. He served as senior vice president and chief financial officer at Ameren Corporation, a St. Louis-based energy company. Prior to Ameren, he was at Price Waterhouse & Co., where he provided accounting, audit and consulting services to Fortune 500 public companies.  A recognized industry leader, Brandt currently serves as chairman of the Nuclear Energy Institute and vice chairman of the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations. He also sits on the board of the Edison Electric Institute. Brandt is a leader in the community as well, serving on the boards of the McCain Institute, the Phoenix Art Museum and the Nature Conservancy in Arizona.  Brandt earned his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from St. Louis University.   Mr. Tony Orlando Tony Orlando is one of America’s most endearing and enduring iconic stars.  2017 finds Tony bringing his exhilarating energy, warmth and humor to a tour of live concert shows across the nation as he celebrates over five decades as a beloved entertainer. 2016 found Tony collecting a dizzying number of top honors. These include the Casino Entertainer of the Year Award, recipient of the “Best All Around Entertainer” Las Vegas which he has won a total of four times, and previously three times in Atlantic City; Jukebox Artist of the Year Award from the Amusement and Music Owners Association of New York; The Ellis Island Medal of Honor one of the nation’s most prestigious awards; The Bob Hope Award for excellence in entertainment from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society honoring his efforts on behalf of our nation’s veterans. Tony’s tireless work on behalf of our veterans led to his being named Honorary Chairman at the 40th Anniversary at the NAM-POW’s Homecoming Celebration at the Richard M. Nixon Presidential Library in 2014. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Eisenhower Foundation as well as Honorary Chairman of Snowball Express, an organization that serves the children of our fallen military heroes. Tony also hosts the Congressional Medal of Honor dinner every year in Dallas to honor our Medal of Honor recipients. He has also served as the Master of Ceremonies at the Secretary of Defense Freedom Awards at the Pentagon.  Few entertainers have excelled in so many realms as Tony has: a top selling recording artist, songwriter, concert headliner, network television star, Motion Picture actor, Broadway performer and author. Tony was also GM and Vice President of CBS-Music Division April-Blackwood Music from 1966-1970. He represented such songwriters as James Taylor, Laura Nyro, Blood Sweat and Tears and signed and produced Barry Manilow’s first recording while working for the legendary Clive Davis. Grammy Nominee Tony Orlando has sold millions of records, including five number one hits: “Tie A Yellow Ribbon ‘Round The Ole Oak Tree,” “Knock Three Times,” “Candida,” “My Sweet Gypsy Rose” and “He Don’t Love You (Like I Love You).”  “Tie A Yellow Ribbon” was the number one Billboard Song of 1973 and became Orlando’s theme song, and grew into an American anthem of hope and homecoming, reunion and renewal. He has 2 Platinum albums, 3 Gold albums and 15 Top 40 Hits. Tony Orlando and Dawn rank among the Top 100 Billboard Magazine artists of all-time.  The enormously popular Tony Orlando and Dawn television variety show ran for four seasons, from 1973 to 1977, on CBS.  The show catapulted Tony Orlando and Dawn from popular recording artists into major stars. Tony Orlando and Dawn was the first multi-racial singing group to star in a network television series.  Tony is still one of the most popular live concerts artists, and has headlined around the world and entertained for five US Presidents.  Like a painter, Tony is an artist who steps onto a stage as if it were a blank canvas. Each show he weaves colorful emotions set to music touching the deepest part of a person’s heart. A 2016 review says it best, “The truth is: Tony Orlando is more than a singer. He has the ability to reach an audience, touch us inside, and connect with us on a higher level with his voice, style, and values.” Tony is a recipient of three American Music Awards and two People’s Choice Awards for best male entertainer. For outstanding achievements to the entertainment industry Tony was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  Orlando has a wife Francine, a daughter Jenny and a son Jon.   Thomas B. Linquist Your host Thomas B. Linquist is the Founder and Managing Partner of Lyceum Leadership Consulting and Lyceum Leadership Productions. Over his 16 years in management and leadership consulting he has served a wide array of industrial clients.  This includes leadership assessment and search for chief executive officers, chief financial officers, chief operating officers and boards of directors.  He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and over his 27-year career has served in a variety of roles: as an engineer with Shell Oil Company, a banker with ABN AMRO Bank, and as treasurer was the youngest corporate officer in the 150+ year history at Peoples Energy Company in Chicago.  He is an expert on hiring and promotion decisions and leadership development.  Over the course of his search career, he has interviewed thousands of leaders.  Please subscribe to the Leadership Lyceum in the podcast section at iTunes which will enable future content to come to you automatically. Rate us and spread the word among your fellow executives and board colleagues. Subscribe to the podcast at iTunes: https://t.co/a70rtSiQnW or SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/thomas-linquist Follow Leadership Lyceum on:          Our website: www.LeadershipLyceum.com          LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-linquist-682997          Twitter: @LeaderLyceum https://twitter.com/LeaderLyceum Email us: info@LeadershipLyceum.com Please subscribe to the Leadership Lyceum at iTunes which will enable future content to come to you automatically.  Rate us and spread the word among your fellow executives and board colleagues.   Your host Thomas B. Linquist is the Founder and Managing Partner of Lyceum Leadership Consulting and Lyceum Leadership Productions. Over his 16 years in management and leadership consulting he has served a wide array of industrial clients.  This includes leadership assessment and search for chief executive officers, chief financial officers, chief operating officers and boards of directors.  He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and over his 27-year career has served in a variety of roles: as an engineer with Shell Oil Company, a banker with ABN AMRO Bank, and as treasurer was the youngest corporate officer in the 150+ year history at Peoples Energy Company in Chicago.  He is an expert on hiring and promotion decisions and leadership development.  Over the course of his search career, he has interviewed thousands of leaders.  Please subscribe to the Leadership Lyceum in the podcast section at iTunes which will enable future content to come to you automatically. Rate us and spread the word among your fellow executives and board colleagues.   Program Disclaimer The only purpose of the podcasts is to educate, inform and entertain. The information shared is based on the collection of experiences of each of the guests interviewed and should not be considered or substituted for professional advice. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience and conclusions, and neither The Leadership Lyceum LLC nor any company providing financial support endorses or opposes any particular content, recommendation or methodology discussed in this podcast. This podcast Leadership Lyceum: A CEO’s Virtual Mentor has been a production of The Leadership Lyceum LLC. Copyright 2018. All rights reserved.

Michael Clay's Texas Music Project helps students, orphans, schools and communities learn music. Willie Nelson is the Honorary Chairman and Maren Morris is this year's Honorary Chairman.

Robert J. Barrett III, the Honorary Chairman of Cross Keys Capital Investment Bank, gave a lecture on "How to do Global Privatizations from Margaret Thatcher's Investment Banker" at The Institute of World Politics on June 21, 2018.

Adam Andrzejewski Founder and CEO of OpenTheBooks.com A national leader in bringing transparency to government spending, Adam Andrzejewski, (Angie-eff-ski) the eldest of seven children, was born in rural Herscher, IL – a hardworking small town and family farm community. After graduating from Northern Illinois University, Adam and his brother successfully built a $20 million-dollar business with 160 employees. Today, HomePages® is the nation's largest publisher of community telephone directories. After selling his share of the business to his brother in 2007, Adam began to focus on a life of public service. In 2010, Adam ran for Governor of Illinois in the Republican primary. Adam was proud to be endorsed by Nobel Peace Prize winner and Solidarity founder Lech Walesa, among others. Adam promised he would post “every dime, online, in real time.” Despite a credible loss on Election Day, Adam founded OpenTheBooks.com to fulfill his campaign pledge. Today, OpenTheBooks.com contains nearly 4 billion lines of government spending and is the largest private repository of public spending in the world. The Honorary Chairman of American Transparency (website: OpenTheBooks.com) is former U.S. Senator Dr. Tom Coburn (OK) – 2013 Time 100: 100 Most Influential People in the World. • May 29, 2013: The Wall Street Journal published Andrzejewski's editorial, “Track Government Spending on Your Phone.” Editorial showcased our first-to-market technology enabling taxpayers to search federal spending by ZIP code. • September, 2013: Stossel Special - Innovation Nation FOX News featured our data, technology, website and mobile app as cutting edge ‘tech tools' to help citizens win the public spending debate across America. • June, 2014: USA Today showcased Andrzejewski quotes and OpenTheBooks.com data regarding Phoenix VA salary and bonuses in three investigative pieces with national impact during the peak of the national VA scandal. • October, 2015: The Wall Street Journal published Dr. Tom Coburn's editorial which lauded the additional search capacity added to our award winning mobile app: Tracking Government Waste, There's an App for That. • June, 2016: The Wall Street Journal released our oversight report “The Militarization of America” in a co-authored editorial entitled, “Why Does the IRS Need Guns?” We found more bureaucrats with guns (200,000+) vs. U.S. Marines (182,000). • July, 2017: The Wall Street Journal launched our oversight report – Foundation on the Arts and Humanities. In the editorial, “It Costs Taxpayers a Bundle, But Is It Art?” Roger Kimball called our findings “eye-opening.” Adam and his wife Kerry are the proud parents of three beautiful girls. Adam's favorite hobby is running – he is a five-time Chicago Marathon runner. Adam is a lector at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church in his hometown of Hinsdale, IL. In 2017, Adam and his father attended the White House Correspondents Dinner

Phyllis Fender and Dr. Randall Bell give little known insight on electric guitar inventor Leo Fender. He changed the world of music in the most impactful way. His widow Phyllis Fender shares heartfelt memories of her life with one of the worlds most iconic figures. The book 'Leo Fender: The Quiet Giant Heard Around the World' is available on http://www.leofender.com Website: http//www.leofender.com More info: The world occasionally produces one of those rare thinkers whose name becomes iconic. Thomas Edison lit up the world; Albert Einstein profoundly altered the study of physics; Walt Disney reimagined entertainment, and Leo Fender invented the electric guitar. Fender grew up in Fullerton, California, where his interest in electronics lead him to open his own radio repair shop in 1938. It wasn't long before musicians and band leaders turned to him for help in repairing their equipment. And the rest, as they say, is history. Fender's revolutionary guitar, the Fender Stratocaster, has been the preference of world-renowned musicians like Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, David Gilmour, Eric Clapton, George Harrison and Jeff Beck—to name a few. While his name is synonymous with fist-pumping rock and roll sound, in reality, Fender was a shy, unassuming inventor who was nearly deaf and had one glass eye. In 1946 he founded Fender Electric Instrument Manufacturing Company—the launch pad for his most iconic designs—and later on, G&L Musical Instruments. And now, his wife Phyllis Fender gives readers a memory-filled look into the wonderful world of this quiet genius in the book, Leo Fender: The Quiet Giant Heard Around the World. The book was co-written by Randall Bell, Ph.D., who grew up in Fender's neighborhood and whose father was the head of the R&D department at Fender's company. Fender's game-changing contributions to the music world have been widely recognized. His accomplishments were also acknowledged with a Technical Grammy Award in 2009. Fender died in 1991. Today, Fender is a household name. But the quirky, shy inventor never lived large or flaunted his fame. He lived in a mobile home, even after selling his company for $300 million (in today's dollars). His daily routines and obsessions made him truly fascinating, and thanks to his enduring instruments, Fender's legacy forever lives on. Author Phyllis Fender volunteers at the Fullerton Museum where she shares with visitors stories about her life with Leo. She also serves as the Honorary Chairman of G&L. Twenty-two years ago, two different doctors told Phyllis that she had six months to live. Today, both of those doctors are dead, and she is here to finally tell this remarkable story. More on Ash Brown: ►Website: http://www.ashsaidit.com ►SUBSCRIBE HERE: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSaidItSuwanee ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1loveash ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsaidit ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ►Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog ►Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/1LoveAsh/ ►Daily Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ash-said-it/id1144197789 ►Newsletter: http://ashsaidit.us11.list-manage1.com/subscribe?u=2a2ca3b799467f125b53863c8&id=a6f43cd472

Phyllis Fender and Dr. Randall Bell give little known insight on electric guitar inventor Leo Fender. He changed the world of music in the most impactful way. His widow Phyllis Fender shares heartfelt memories of her life with one of the worlds most iconic figures. The book 'Leo Fender: The Quiet Giant Heard Around the World' is available on http://www.leofender.com Website: http//www.leofender.com More info: The world occasionally produces one of those rare thinkers whose name becomes iconic. Thomas Edison lit up the world; Albert Einstein profoundly altered the study of physics; Walt Disney reimagined entertainment, and Leo Fender invented the electric guitar. Fender grew up in Fullerton, California, where his interest in electronics lead him to open his own radio repair shop in 1938. It wasn't long before musicians and band leaders turned to him for help in repairing their equipment. And the rest, as they say, is history. Fender's revolutionary guitar, the Fender Stratocaster, has been the preference of world-renowned musicians like Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, David Gilmour, Eric Clapton, George Harrison and Jeff Beck—to name a few. While his name is synonymous with fist-pumping rock and roll sound, in reality, Fender was a shy, unassuming inventor who was nearly deaf and had one glass eye. In 1946 he founded Fender Electric Instrument Manufacturing Company—the launch pad for his most iconic designs—and later on, G&L Musical Instruments. And now, his wife Phyllis Fender gives readers a memory-filled look into the wonderful world of this quiet genius in the book, Leo Fender: The Quiet Giant Heard Around the World. The book was co-written by Randall Bell, Ph.D., who grew up in Fender's neighborhood and whose father was the head of the R&D department at Fender's company. Fender's game-changing contributions to the music world have been widely recognized. His accomplishments were also acknowledged with a Technical Grammy Award in 2009. Fender died in 1991. Today, Fender is a household name. But the quirky, shy inventor never lived large or flaunted his fame. He lived in a mobile home, even after selling his company for $300 million (in today's dollars). His daily routines and obsessions made him truly fascinating, and thanks to his enduring instruments, Fender's legacy forever lives on. Author Phyllis Fender volunteers at the Fullerton Museum where she shares with visitors stories about her life with Leo. She also serves as the Honorary Chairman of G&L. Twenty-two years ago, two different doctors told Phyllis that she had six months to live. Today, both of those doctors are dead, and she is here to finally tell this remarkable story. More on Ash Brown: ►Website: http://www.ashsaidit.com ►SUBSCRIBE HERE: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSaidItSuwanee ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1loveash ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsaidit ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ►Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog ►Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/1LoveAsh/ ►Daily Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ash-said-it/id1144197789 ►Newsletter: http://ashsaidit.us11.list-manage1.com/subscribe?u=2a2ca3b799467f125b53863c8&id=a6f43cd472

We read a trip report about FreeBSD in China, look at how Unix deals with Signals, a stats collector in DragonFlyBSD & much more! This episode was brought to you by Headlines Trip Report: FreeBSD in China at COPU and LinuxCon (https://www.freebsdfoundation.org/blog/trip-report-freebsd-in-china-at-copu-and-linuxcon/) This trip report is from Deb Goodkin, the Executive Director of the FreeBSD Foundation. She travelled to China in May 2017 to promote FreeBSD, meet with companies, and participate in discussions around Open Source. > In May of 2017, we were invited to give a talk about FreeBSD at COPU's (China Open Source Promotional Unit) Open Source China, Open Source World Summit, which took place June 21-22, in Beijing. This was a tremendous opportunity to talk about the advantages of FreeBSD to the open source leaders and organizations interested in open source. I was honored to represent the Project and Foundation and give the presentation “FreeBSD Advantages and Applications”. > Since I was already going to be in Beijing, and LinuxCon China was being held right before the COPU event, Microsoft invited me to be part of a women-in-tech panel they were sponsoring. There were six of us on the panel including two from Microsoft, one from the Linux Foundation, one from Accenture of China, and one from Women Who Code. Two of us spoke in English, with everyone else speaking Chinese. It was disappointing that we didn't have translators, because I would have loved hearing everyone's answers. We had excellent questions from the audience at the end. I also had a chance to talk with a journalist from Beijing, where I emphasized how contributing to an open source project, like FreeBSD, is a wonderful way to get experience to boost your resume for a job. > The first day of LinuxCon also happened to be FreeBSD Day. I had my posters with me and was thrilled to have the Honorary Chairman of COPU (also known as the “Father of Open Source in China”) hold one up for a photo op. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to get a copy of that photo for proof (I'm still working on it!). We spent a long time discussing the strengths of FreeBSD. He believes there are many applications in China that could benefit from FreeBSD, especially for embedded devices, university research, and open source education. We had more time throughout the week to discuss FreeBSD in more detail. > Since I was at LinuxCon, I had a chance to meet with people from the Linux Foundation, other open source projects, and some of our donors. With LinuxCon changing its name to Open Source Summit, I discussed how important it is to include minority voices like ours to contribute to improving the open source ecosystem. The people I talked to within the Linux Foundation agreed and suggested that we get someone from the Project to give a talk at the Open Source Summit in Prague this October. Jim Zemlin, the Linux Foundation Executive Director, suggested having a BSD track at the summits. We did miss the call for proposals for that conference, but we need to get people to consider submitting proposals for the Open Source Summits in 2018. > I talked to a CTO from a company that donates to us and he brought up his belief that FreeBSD is much easier to get started on as a contributor. He talked about the steep path in Linux to getting contributions accepted due to having over 10,000 developers and the hierarchy of decision makers, from Linus to his main lieutenants to the layers beneath him. It can take 6 months to get your changes in! > On Tuesday, Kylie and I met with a representative from Huawei, who we've been meeting over the phone with over the past few months. Huawei has a FreeBSD contributor and is looking to add more. We were thrilled to hear they decided to donate this year. We look forward to helping them get up to speed with FreeBSD and collaborate with the Project. > Wednesday marked the beginning of COPU and the reason I flew all the way to Beijing! We started the summit with having a group photo of all the speakers:The honorary chairman, Professor Lu in the front middle. > My presentation was called “FreeBSD Advantages and Applications”. A lot of the material came from Foundation Board President, George-Neville-Neil's presentation, “FreeBSD is not a Linux Distribution”, which is a wonderful introduction to FreeBSD and includes the history of FreeBSD, who uses it and why, and which features stand out. My presentation went well, with Professor Lu and others engaged through the translators. Afterwards, I was invited to a VIP dinner, which I was thrilled about. > The only hitch was that Kylie and I were running a FreeBSD meetup that evening, and both were important! Beijing during rush hour is crazy, even trying to go only a couple of miles is challenging. We made plans that I would go to the meetup and give the same presentation, and then head back to the dinner. Amazingly, it worked out. Check out the rest of her trip report and stay tuned for more news from the region as this is one of the focus areas of the Foundation. *** Unix: Dealing with signals (http://www.networkworld.com/article/3211296/linux/unix-dealing-with-signals.html) Signals on Unix systems are critical to the way processes live and die. This article looks at how they're generated, how they work, and how processes receive or block them On Unix systems, there are several ways to send signals to processes—with a kill command, with a keyboard sequence (like control-C), or through a program Signals are also generated by hardware exceptions such as segmentation faults and illegal instructions, timers and child process termination. But how do you know what signals a process will react to? After all, what a process is programmed to do and able to ignore is another issue. Fortunately, the /proc file system makes information about how processes handle signals (and which they block or ignore) accessible with commands like the one shown below. In this command, we're looking at information related to the login shell for the current user, the "$$" representing the current process. On FreeBSD, you can use procstat -i PID to get that and even more information, and easier to digest form P if signal is pending in the global process queue I if signal delivery disposition is SIGIGN C if signal delivery is to catch it Catching a signal requires that a signal handling function exists in the process to handle a given signal. The SIGKILL (9) and SIGSTOP (#) signals cannot be ignored or caught. For example, if you wanted to tell the kernel that ctrl-C's are to be ignored, you would include something like this in your source code: signal(SIGINT, SIGIGN); To ensure that the default action for a signal is taken, you would do something like this instead: signal(SIGSEGV, SIGDFL); + The article then shows some ways to send signals from the command line, for example to send SIGHUP to a process with pid 1234: kill -HUP 1234 + You can get a list of the different signals by running kill -l On Unix systems, signals are used to send all kinds of information to running processes, and they come from user commands, other processes, and the kernel itself. Through /proc, information about how processes are handling signals is now easily accessible and, with just a little manipulation of the data, easy to understand. links owned by NGZ erroneously marked as on loan (https://smartos.org/bugview/OS-6274) NGZ (Non-Global Zone), is IllumOS speak for their equivalent to a jail > As reported by user brianewell in smartos-live#737, NGZ ip tunnels stopped persisting across zone reboot. This behavior appeared in the 20170202 PI and was not present in previous releases. After much spelunking I determined that this was caused by a regression introduced in commit 33df115 (part of the OS-5363 work). The regression was a one-line change to link_activate() which marks NGZ links as on loan when they are in fact not loaned because the NGZ created and owns the link. “On loan” means the interface belongs to the host (GZ, Global Zone), and has been loaned to the NGZ (Jail) This regression was easy to introduce because of the subtle nature of this code and lack of comments. I'm going to remove the regressive line, add clarifying comments, and also add some asserts. The following is a detailed analysis of the issue, how I debugged it, and why my one-line change caused the regression: To start I verified that PI 20170119 work as expected: booted 20170119 created iptun (named v4sys76) inside of a native NGZ (names sos-zone) performed a reboot of sos-zone zlogin to sos-zone and verify iptun still exists after reboot Then I booted the GZ into PI 20170202 and verified the iptun did not show up booted 20170202 started sos-zone zlogin and verified the iptun was missing At this point I thought I would recreate the iptun and see if I could monitor the zone halt/boot process for the culprit, but instead I received an error from dladm: "object already exists". I didn't expect this. So I used mdb to inspect the dlmgmtd state. Sure enough the iptun exists in dlmgmtd. Okay, so if the link already exists, why doesn't it show up (in either the GZ or the NGZ)? If a link is not marked as active then it won't show up when you query dladm. When booting the zone on 20170119 the llflags for the iptun contained the value 0x3. So the problem is the link is not marked as active on the 20170202 PI. The linkactivate() function is responsible for marking a link as active. I used dtrace to verify this function was called on the 20170202 PI and that the dlmgmtlinkt had the correct llflags value. So the iptun link structure has the correct llflags when linkactivate() returns but when I inspect the same structure with mdb afterwards the value has changed. Sometime after linkactivate() completes some other process changed the llflags value. My next question was: where is linkactivate() called and what comes after it that might affect the llflags? I did another trace and got this stack. The dlmgmtupid() function calls dlmgmtwritedbentry() after linkactivate() and that can change the flags. But dtrace proved the llflags value was still 0x3 after returning from this function. With no obvious questions left I then asked cscope to show me all places where llflags is modified. As I walked through the list I used dtrace to eliminate candidates one at a time -- until I reached dlmgmtdestroycommon(). I would not have expected this function to show up during zone boot but sure enough it was being called somehow, and by someone. Who? Since there is no easy way to track door calls it was at this point I decided to go nuclear and use the dtrace stop action to stop dlmgmtd when it hits dlmgmtdestroycommon(). Then I used mdb -k to inspect the door info for the dlmgmtd threads and look for my culprit. The culprit is doupiptun() caused by the dladm up-iptun call. Using ptree I then realized this was happening as part of the zone boot under the network/iptun svc startup. At this point it was a matter of doing a zlogin to sos-zone and running truss on dladm up-iptun to find the real reason why dladmdestroydatalinkid() is called. So the link is marked as inactive because dladmgetsnapconf() fails with DLADMSTATUSDENIED which is mapped to EACCESS. Looking at the dladmgetsnapconf() code I see the following “The caller is in a non-global zone and the persistent configuration belongs to the global zone.” What this is saying is that if a link is marked "on loan" (meaning it's technically owned/created by the GZ but assigned/loaned to the NGZ) and the zone calling dladmgetsnapconf() is an NGZ then return EACCESS because the configuration of the link is up to the GZ, not the NGZ. This code is correct and should be enforced, but why is it tripping in PI 20170202 and not 20170119? It comes back to my earlier observation that in the 20170202 PI we marked the iptun as "on loan" but not in the older one. Why? Well as it turns out while fixing OS-5363 I fixed what I thought was a bug in linkactivate() When I first read this code it was my understanding that anytime we added a link to a zone's datalink list, by calling zoneadddatalink(), that link was then considered "on loan". My understanding was incorrect. The linkactivate() code has a subtleness that eluded me. There are two cases in linkactivate(): 1. The link is under an NGZ's datalink list but it's lllinkid doesn't reflect that (e.g., the link is found under zoneid 3 but lllinkid is 0). In this case the link is owned by the GZ but is being loaned to an NGZ and the link state should be updated accordingly. We get in this situation when dlmgmtd is restated for some reason (it must resync it's in-memory state with the state of the system). 2. The link is NOT under any NGZ's (zonecheckdatalink() is only concerned with NGZs) datalink list but its llzoneid holds the value of an NGZ. This indicates that the link is owned by an NGZ but for whatever reason is not currently under the NGZ's datalink list (e.g., because we are booting the zone and we now need to assign the link to its list). So the fix is to revert that one line change as well as add some clarifying comments and also some asserts to prevent further confusion in the future. + A nice breakdown by Ryan Zezeski of how he accidently introduced a regression, and how he tracked it down using dtrace and mdb New experimental statistics collector in master (http://dpaste.com/2YP0X9C) Master now has an in-kernel statistics collector which is enabled by default, and a (still primitive) user land program to access it. This recorder samples the state of the machine once every 10 seconds and records it in a large FIFO, all in-kernel. The FIFO typically contains 8192 entries, or around the last 23 hours worth of data. Statistics recorded include current load, user/sys/idle cpu use, swap use, VM fault rate, VM memory statistics, and counters for syscalls, path lookups, and various interrupt types. A few more useful counters will probably be added... I'd like to tie cpu temperature, fork rate, and exec rate in at some point, as well as network and disk traffic. The statistics gathering takes essentially no real overhead and is always on, so any user at the spur of the moment with no prior intent can query the last 23 hours worth of data. There is a user frontend to the data called 'kcollect' (its tied into the buildworld now). Currently still primitive. Ultimately my intention is to integrate it with a dbm database for long-term statistical data retention (if desired) using an occasional (like once-an-hour) cron-job to soak up anything new, with plenty of wiggle room due to the amount of time the kernel keeps itself. This is better and less invasive than having a userland statistics gathering script running every few minutes from cron and has the advantage of giving you a lot of data on the spur of the moment without having to ask for it before-hand. If you have gnuplot installed (pkg install gnuplot), kcollect can generate some useful graphs based on the in-kernel data. Well, it will be boring if the machine isn't doing anything :-). There are options to use gnuplot to generate a plot window in X or a .jpg or .png file, and other options to set the width and height and such. At the moment the gnuplot output uses a subset of statically defined fields to plot but ultimately the field list it uses will be specifiable. Sample image generated during a synth run (http://apollo.backplane.com/DFlyMisc/kcollect03.jpg) News Roundup openbsd changes of note 626 (https://www.tedunangst.com/flak/post/openbsd-changes-of-note-626) Hackerthon is imminent. There are two signals one can receive after accessing invalid memory, SIGBUS and SIGSEGV. Nobody seems to know what the difference is or should be, although some theories have been unearthed. Make some attempt to be slightly more consistent and predictable in OpenBSD. Introduces jiffies in an effort to appease our penguin oppressors. Clarify that IP.OF.UPSTREAM.RESOLVER is not actually the hostname of a server you can use. Switch acpibat to use _BIX before _BIF, which means you might see discharge cycle counts, too. Assorted clang compatibility. clang uses -Oz to mean optimize for size and -Os for something else, so make gcc accept -Oz so all makefiles can be the same. Adjust some hardlinks. Make sure we build gcc with gcc. The SSLcheckprivate_key function is a lie. Switch the amd64 and i386 compiler to clang and see what happens. We are moving towards using wscons (wstpad) as the driver for touchpads. Dancing with the stars, er, NET_LOCK(). clang emits lots of warnings. Fix some of them. Turn off a bunch of clang builtins because we have a strong preference that code use our libc versions. Some other changes because clang is not gcc. Among other curiosities, static variables in the special .openbsd.randomdata are sometimes assumed to be all zero, leading the clang optimizer to eliminate reads of such variables. Some more pledge rules for sed. If the script doesn't require opening new files, don't let it. Backport a bajillion fixes to stable. Release errata. RFC 1885 was obsoleted nearly 20 years ago by RFC 2463 which was obsoleted over 10 years ago by RFC 4443. We are probably not going back. Update libexpat to 2.2.3. vmm: support more than 3855MB guest memory. Merge libdrm 2.4.82. Disable SSE optimizations on i386/amd64 for SlowBcopy. It is supposed to be slow. Prevents crashes when talking to memory mapped video memory in a hypervisor. The $25 “FREEDOM Laptop!” (https://functionallyparanoid.com/2017/08/08/the-25-freedom-laptop/) Time to get back to the original intent of this blog – talking about my paranoid obsession with information security! So break out your tinfoil hats my friends because this will be a fun ride. I'm looking for the most open source / freedom respecting portable computing experience I can possibly find and I'm going to document my work in real-time so you will get to experience the ups (and possibly the downs) of that path through the universe. With that said, let's get rolling. When I built my OpenBSD router using the APU2 board, I discovered that there are some amd64 systems that use open source BIOS. This one used Coreboot and after some investigation I discovered that there was an even more paranoid open source BIOS called Libreboot out there. That started to feel like it might scratch my itch. Well, after playing around with some lower-powered systems like my APU2 board, my Thinkpad x230 and my SPARC64 boxes, I thought, if it runs amd64 code and I can run an open source operating system on it, the thing should be powerful enough for me to do most (if not all) of what I need it to do. At this point, I started looking for a viable machine. From a performance perspective, it looked like the Thinkpad x200, T400, T500 and W500 were all viable candidates. After paying attention on eBay for a while, I saw something that was either going to be a sweet deal, or a throwaway piece of garbage! I found a listing for a Thinkpad T500 that said it didn't come with a power adapter and was 100% untested. From looking at the photos, it seemed like there was nothing that had been molested about it. Obviously, nobody was jumping on something this risky so I thought, “what the heck” and dropped a bit at the opening price of $24.99. Well, guess what. I won the auction. Now to see what I got. When the laptop showed up, I discovered it was minus its hard drive (but the outside plastic cover was still in place). I plugged in my x230's power adapter and hit the button. I got lights and was dropped to the BIOS screen. To my eternal joy, I discovered that the machine I had purchased for $25 was 100% functional and included the T9400 2.54 GHz Core 2 Duo CPU and the 1680×1050 display panel. W00t! First things first, I need to get this machine a hard drive and get the RAM upgraded from the 2GB that it showed up with to 8GB. Good news is that these two purchases only totaled $50 for the pair. An aftermarket 9-cell replacement battery was another $20. Throw in a supported WiFi card that doesn't require a non-free blob from Libreboot at $5.99 off of eBay and $5 for a hard drive caddy and I'm looking at about $65 in additional parts bringing the total cost of the laptop, fully loaded up at just over $100. Not bad at all… Once all of the parts arrived and were installed, now for the fun part. Disassembling the entire thing down to the motherboard so we can re-flash the BIOS with Libreboot. The guide looks particularly challenging for this but hey, I have a nice set of screwdrivers from iFixit and a remarkable lack of fear when it comes to disassembling things. Should be fun! Well, fun didn't even come close. I wish I had shot some pictures along the way because at one point I had a heap of parts in one corner of my “workbench” (the dining room table) and just the bare motherboard, minus the CPU sitting in front of me. With the help of a clip and a bunch of whoops wires (patch cables), I connected my Beaglebone Black to the BIOS chip on the bare motherboard and attempted to read the chip. #fail I figured out after doing some more digging that you need to use the connector on the left side of the BBB if you hold it with the power connector facing away from you. In addition, you should probably read the entire process through instead of stopping at the exciting pinout connector diagram because I missed the bit about the 3.3v power supply need to have ground connected to pin 2 of the BIOS chip. Speaking of that infamous 3.3v power supply, I managed to bend a paperclip into a U shape and jam it into the connector of an old ATX power supply I had in a closet and source power from that. I felt like MacGyver for that one! I was able to successfully read the original Thinkpad BIOS and then flash the Libreboot + Grub2 VESA framebuffer image onto the laptop! I gulped loudly and started the reassembly process. Other than having some cable routing difficulties because the replacement WiFi card didn't have a 5Ghz antenna, it all went back together. Now for the moment of truth! I hit the power button and everything worked!!! At this point I happily scurried to download the latest snapshot of OpenBSD – current and install it. Well, things got a little weird here. Looks like I have to use GRUB to boot this machine now and GRUB won't boot an OpenBSD machine with Full Disk Encryption. That was a bit of a bummer for me. I tilted against that windmill for several days and then finally admitted defeat. So now what to do? Install Arch? Well, here's where I think the crazy caught up to me. I decided to be an utter sell out and install Ubuntu Gnome Edition 17.04 (since that will be the default DE going forward) with full disk encryption. I figured I could have fun playing around in a foreign land and try to harden the heck out of that operating system. I called Ubuntu “grandma's Linux” because a friend of mine installed it on his mom's laptop for her but I figured what the heck – let's see how the other half live! At this point, while I didn't have what I originally set out to do – build a laptop with Libreboot and OpenBSD, I did have a nice compromise that is as well hardened as I can possibly make it and very functional in terms of being able to do what I need to do on a day to day basis. Do I wish it was more portable? Of course. This thing is like a six or seven pounder. However, I feel much more secure in knowing that the vast majority of the code running on this machine is open source and has all the eyes of the community on it, versus something that comes from a vendor that we cannot inspect. My hope is that someone with the talent (unfortunately I lack those skills) takes an interest in getting FDE working with Libreboot on OpenBSD and I will most happily nuke and repave this “ancient of days” machine to run that! FreeBSD Programmers Report Ryzen SMT Bug That Hangs Or Resets Machines (https://hothardware.com/news/freebsd-programmers-report-ryzen-smt-bug-that-hangs-or-resets-machines) It's starting to look like there's an inherent bug with AMD's Zen-based chips that is causing issues on Unix-based operating systems, with both Linux and FreeBSD confirmed. The bug doesn't just affect Ryzen desktop chips, but also AMD's enterprise EPYC chips. It seems safe to assume that Threadripper will bundle it in, as well. It's not entirely clear what is causing the issue, but it's related to the CPU being maxed out in operations, thus causing data to get shifted around in memory, ultimately resulting in unstable software. If the bug is exercised a certain way, it can even cause machines to reset. The revelation about the issue on FreeBSD was posted to the official repository, where the issue is said to happen when threads can lock up, and then cause the system to become unstable. Getting rid of the issue seems as simple as disabling SMT, but that would then negate the benefits provided by having so many threads at-the-ready. On the Linux side of the Unix fence, Phoronix reports on similar issues, where stressing Zen chips with intensive benchmarks can cause one segmentation fault after another. The issue is so profound, that Phoronix Test Suite developer Michael Larabel introduced a special test that can be run to act as a bit of a proof-of-concept. To test another way, PTS can be run with this command: PTS_CONCURRENT_TEST_RUNS=4 TOTAL_LOOP_TIME=60 phoronix-test-suite stress-run build-linux-kernel build-php build-apache build-imagemagick Running this command will compile four different software projects at once, over and over, for an hour. Before long, segfaults should begin to appear (as seen in the shot above). It's not entirely clear if both sets of issues here are related, but seeing as both involve stressing the CPU to its limit, it seems likely. Whether or not this could be patched on a kernel or EFI level is something yet to be seen. TrueOS - UNSTABLE update: 8/7/17 (https://www.trueos.org/blog/unstable-update-8717/) A new UNSTABLE update for TrueOS is available! Released regularly, UNSTABLE updates are the full “rolling release” of TrueOS. UNSTABLE includes experimental features, bugfixes, and other CURRENT FreeBSD work. It is meant to be used by those users interested in using the latest TrueOS and FreeBSD developments to help test and improve these projects. WARNING: UNSTABLE updates are released primarily for TrueOS and FreeBSD testing/experimentation purposes. Update and run UNSTABLE “at your own risk”. Note: There was a CDN issue over the weekend that caused issues for early updaters. Everything appears to be resolved and the update is fully available again. If you encountered instability or package issues from updating on 8/6 or 8/5, roll back to a previous boot environment and run the update again. Changes: UNSTABLE .iso and .img files beginning with TrueOS-2017-08-3-x64 will be available to download from http://download.trueos.org/unstable/amd64/. Due to CDN issues, these are not quite available, look for them later today or tomorrow (8/8/17). This update resyncs all ports with FreeBSD as of 8.1.2017. This includes: New/updated FreeBSD Kernel and World & New DRM (Direct Rendering Manager) next. Experimental patch for libhyve-remote: (From htps://github.com/trueos/freebsd/commit/a67a73e49538448629ea27, thanks araujobsd) The libhyve-remote aims to abstract functionalities from other third party libraries like libvncserver, freerdp, and spice to be used in hypervisor implementation. With a basic data structure it is easy to implement any remote desktop protocol without digging into the protocol specification or third part libraries – check some of our examples.We don't statically link any third party library, instead we use a dynamic linker and load only the functionality necessary to launch the service.Our target is to abstract functionalities from libvncserver, freerdp and spice. Right now, libhyve-remote only supports libvncserver. It is possible to launch a VNC server with different screen resolution as well as with authentication.With this patch we implement support for bhyve to use libhyve-remote that basically abstract some functionalities from libvncserver. We can: Enable wait state, Enable authentication, Enable different resolutions< Have a better compression. Also, we add a new -s flag for vncserver, if the libhyve-remote library is not present in the system, we fallback to bhyve RFB implementation. For example: -s 2,fbuf,tcp=0.0.0.0:5937,w=800,h=600,password=1234567,vncserver,wait New SysAdm Client pages under the System Management category: System Control: This is an interface to browse all the sysctl's on the system. Devices: This lists all known information about devices on the designated system. Lumina Theming: Lumina is testing new theming functionality! By default (in UNSTABLE), a heavily customized version of the Qt5ct engine is included and enabled. This is intended to allow users to quickly adjust themes/icon packs without needing to log out and back in. This also fixes a bug in Insight with different icons loading for the side and primary windows. Look for more information about this new functionality to be discussed on the Lumina Website. Update to Iridium Web Browser: Iridium is a Chromium based browser built with user privacy and security as the primary concern, but still maintaining the speed and usability of Chromium. It is now up to date – give it a try and let us know what you think (search for iridium-browser in AppCafe). Beastie Bits GhostBSD 11.1 Alpha1 is ready (http://www.ghostbsd.org/11.1-ALPHA1) A Special CharmBUG announcement (https://www.meetup.com/CharmBUG/events/242563414/) Byhve Obfuscation Part 1 of Many (https://github.com/HardenedBSD/hardenedBSD/commit/59eabffdca53275086493836f732f24195f3a91d) New BSDMag is out (https://bsdmag.org/download/bsd-magazine-overriding-libc-functions/) git: kernel - Lower VMMAXUSER_ADDRESS to finalize work-around for Ryzen bug (http://lists.dragonflybsd.org/pipermail/commits/2017-August/626190.html) Ken Thompson corrects one of his biggest regrets (https://twitter.com/_rsc/status/897555509141794817) *** Feedback/Questions Hans - zxfer (http://dpaste.com/2SQYQV2) Harza - Google Summer of Code (http://dpaste.com/2175GEB) tadslot - Microphones, Proprietary software, and feedback (http://dpaste.com/154MY1H) Florian - ZFS/Jail (http://dpaste.com/2V9VFAC) Modifying a ZFS root system to a beadm layout (http://dan.langille.org/2015/03/11/modifying-a-zfs-root-system-to-a-beadm-layout/) ***

Paul Michael Glaser is an actor, director, activist, and author. He is perhaps best known for his role as Detective David Starsky in Starsky & Hutch, a popular television series of the 70s. Glaser later served as Chairman of the Board of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation – a nonprofit organization established by his wife, Elizabeth, when she and their children were diagnosed with HIV. He was Chairman of the Board for six years and now serves as Honorary Chairman. With over four decades in the film/television industry, Glaser has turned his attention to his latest project, Chrystallia and the Source of Light [...] The post Paul Michael Glaser | Chrystallia and the Source of Light | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Tonight, we go Inside the Huddle with tenor Scott Brunscheen and soprano Kimberly Jones. They're in Chicago Opera Theater's current production of Purcell's 'The Fairy Queen'. Hear what they have to say about the rehearsal process of this sexy update of a Baroque classic... In Chalk Talk, Oliver tackles a noisy audience member at a recent production of Humperdinck’s 'Hansel and Gretel' at Seattle Opera. George tackles Isaac Mizrahi, the sports-allergic Honorary Chairman of last month’s National Opera Week. And, yes, you’ll get all your opera headlines and our hot takes on them in ‘The Two Minute Drill’... #operaballs

Gary Johnson is the Honorary Chairman of the Our America Initiative, two-term Governor of New Mexico, and 2016 Libertarian candidate for President.

Gary Johnson is the Honorary Chairman of the Our America Initiative, two-term Governor of New Mexico, and 2016 Libertarian candidate for President.

Richard Coles and Aasmah Mir are joined by the columnist Katharine Whitehorn, the writer Nina Stibbe, and Nikki King, Honorary Chairman of Isuzu Truck UK, who shares her stories of doing business in Japan. Louise Johncox describes how her baker father inspired her love of the sound of a whisk. Nigel Brazier on four generations of his family business and traditional Black Country recipes. Stephen Evans explains why he learned to ride a bike at the age of 49 and a quarter and the singer Natalie Cole shares her Inheritance Tracks. Man at the Helm, by Nina Stibbe. The Baker's Daughter, by Louise Johncox. Stephen Evans is cycling 100 miles for Joining Jack a Charity that helps fight Duchene's Muscular Dystrophy. Natalie Cole inherits Smile, from her father Nat King Cole and passes on You Gotta Be by Des'ree. Nat King Cole: Afraid Of The Dark is released through Universal Music, and features a brand new, previously unheard Nat King Cole track. Producer: Louise Corley.

Something strange has been happening in the British economy. For over six years now, wages have fallen for most of us, which is unprecedented in British modern history. And despite the return of economic growth, wages still have not picked up. What has happened? And crucially is this a long term problem - is this the end of the pay rise? Paul Johnson, director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, explores the mystery of our falling wages and finds out how it is related to how productive we are, but also to how wages themselves are shared out between the top earners and the rest of us. Producer: Estelle Doyle Contributors: ** Nikki King, Honorary Chairman, Isuzu Trucks UK ** Andy Haldane, chief economist, Central Bank of England ** Jonathan Haskel, Professor of Economics, Imperial College Business School ** Paul Gregg, Professor of Economic and social policy, University of Bath ** Nick Crafts, Professor of Economic History, Warwick University ** Andrew Sentance, former member of Central Bank MPC ** Matt Whitaker, Chief Economist, Resolution Foundation ** Nicola Smith, Trade Union Congress ** Sarah Collyer, Peter Murphy, Hillary Rogers from Isuzu Trucks UK.

Libby Purves meets Thomasina Lowe, daughter of President Kennedy's official photographer; actor and director Paul Michael Glaser; singer Emily Maguire and writer Harry Ritchie. Thomasina Lowe is the daughter of the late Jacques Lowe, President Kennedy's presidential campaign photographer. Jacques had unprecedented access to the personal and professional life of one of the most charismatic and powerful leaders of the 20th Century. He took over 40,000 photographs of JFK at work and with his family, showing both the public and private man. Jacques's priceless negatives, which were stored in the World Trade Center, were destroyed during the events of 9/11. His prints - which he kept at home - form the exhibition My Kennedy Years at Proud Chelsea. His memoir of the same name is published by Thames and Hudson. Paul Michael Glaser is an actor, director and writer, best known for playing David Starsky in the TV series, Starsky and Hutch. His is currently playing Tevye in a UK touring production of the musical Fiddler on the Roof, directed by Craig Revel Horwood. In addition to his work on stage and screen, Paul Michael Glaser writes poetry and children's literature. He is Honorary Chairman of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation. Fiddler on the Roof is touring the UK and Ireland. A classically-trained musician, singer Emily Maguire's song-writing was born out of adversity. In her teens she contracted fibromyalgia pain syndrome, a chronic disorder which affects the central nervous system. Her illness kept her at home where she taught herself to write songs. In her twenties Emily was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and moved to Australia to help stabilise her illness and make music. Emily's breakthrough came in 2007 when she supported Don Maclean on tour, culminating in a show at the Royal Albert Hall. Her new album, Bird Inside A Cage, is released on Shaktu Records. She is currently touring. Harry Ritchie is a writer and former literary editor of the Sunday Times. His latest book, English for the Natives, outlines the rules and structures of the English language as they are taught to foreign students. English for the Natives - Discover the Grammar You Don't Know You Know is published by John Murray. Producer: Paula McGinley.

Former Studio Executive and current Producer Mark Canton (Get Carter, 300, Immortals...) & Pascal Vicedomini, one of the biggest Entertainment Reporters/Producers in Italy, stop into Detroit Coney Dog LA this Friday. Pascal is the Founder & Director of the Los Angeles Italia-Film, Fashion and Art Festival, now in its 7th year, with Mark serving as Honorary Chairman. They will be dropping by to discuss whats on tap for this years festival which is a week long (Feb 19-25) pre-Oscar celebration showcasing Italy's contribution to the arts in a way that is typically Italian: relaxed, stylish and entertaining, in other words, right up Matt's alley. If you're interested in hearing Matt speak Italian, which consists mostly of menu items, you won't want to miss this one. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this podcast, hear a special message from Mark Lunsford, Honorary Chairman of COPS for Jessica's Law. Mark is Jessica's Dad and he shares an incredibly moving story with all of us. Also hear from the sponsors of Jessica's Law in California, State Senator George Runner and Assemblywoman Sharon Runner on why Jessica's Law is needed in California.