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"We don't do things the easy way." Ten years ago, Darcy Budworth was feeling burned out on running and racing in New York City. The interior designer felt a pull toward something beyond the classic weekend morning road races in Central Park. Enter Take the Bridge: an unsanctioned urban race through city streets and over bridges, navigating traffic, pedestrians, and bike messengers, all at night, in the dark. In this conversation, Darcy talks about building the thing she thought was missing from the running community. She talks about how Take the Bridge has grown and expanded beyond NYC to 27 cities and nine countries. She talks about how they've stayed true to TTB's roots, fostering community, connection, and exciting racing — and about what they're doing to celebrate the event's 10th anniversary this summer. (Register now to be a part of it on July 25, 2025!) FOLLOW DARCY @darcybud SPONSORS:  Oofos: The best in recovery footwear! Check out Oofos's new limited edition Boston Marathon collection — before it sells out! UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN Edge sample pack (you'll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. In this episode: Have you run today? (2:25) What Darcy is looking for on the run right now (4:20) All about Darcy's job as an interior designer (7:00) How Darcy found running (12:15) What running looked like for Darcy in the mid-2010s in New York City — and how Take the Bridge was born (16:45) What it's like participating in an unsanctioned race (23:40) What it's like running Take the Bridge (32:15) When Darcy knew she was building something special (41:50) How Darcy has stayed focus on her original mission as Take the Bridge has expanded to 27 cities and 9 countries (43:40) How a Take the Bridge race actually works (49:15) How Darcy has seen the NYC running scene and community evolve since the mid-2010s (53:15) The best bridges: which ones Darcy has loved the most (58:15) How Take the Bridge will celebrate its 10th birthday this summer (1:08:40) Darcy's advice to anyone afraid of taking a big risk (1:15:30) Follow: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT: If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!  

By now, you probably know that I firmly believe we need to use business to change the world. So, I was very excited to chat with a leader in the environmental movement who also feels the same way, Tim Silverwood. Tim is a trailblazer in the fight against plastic pollution, known for co-founding the powerful eco-movement Take 3 For The Sea. But that's not all — he's also the founder of the Ocean Impact Organisation, a group dedicated to working with innovative startups creating transformative solutions for ocean health. In this episode he shares: How Take 3 For The Sea started His proudest moments with Take 3 For The Sea Advice to those wanting to start nonprofits What Ocean Impact Organisation does and why it's so important Why he believes in supporting startups and innovation to drive sustainable change Some examples of innovative solutions for ocean health Why he loves the change from campaigner to startup supporter The ultimate aim of Ocean Impact Organisation His personal heroes and inspirations Key Quotes “I do think strongly that business needs to be the source of solutions for a more prosperous and balanced future.” “Sustainability just can't keep being seen as a cost or a compromise.” “We live on planet ocean not planet earth.” More about Tim Follow Tim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timsilverwood/?hl=en The Ocean Impact Organisation website is here: https://www.ocean-impact.org/ You can get involved with the podcast online Find our full podcast via the website here: https://www.nowthatswhaticall.com/green Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nowthatswhaticallgreen/ You can follow me on socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briannemwest/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briannemwest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briannemwest/ For our latest big project, find out more about Incrediballs here: https://incrediballs.com/

Learn the primary factor in forgiveness success.Here's How:Take a moment to think of one or two people who you might need to forgive. Tell a trusted friend about it. If you want, take a look at the 2-hour, self-guided workbook on forgiveness. You can find it at BecomeNew.com/featuredJoin us in San Jose for our first-ever Become New in-person gathering. 7pm on November 4th. The venue will be shared ONLY with those who RSVP.RSVP for the LIVE event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/become-new-gathering-tickets-687547161067?aff=FBJoin in community. Comment below! And sure to tap the bell icon

It starts with the story we tell ourselves.Here's How:Take a moment to consider these 2 questions:1. What's the story I'm telling myself about the person who offended me?2. Might there be another story?Invite God to help you see another story.Join us in San Jose for our first-ever Become New in-person gathering. 7pm on November 4th. The venue will be shared ONLY with those who RSVP.RSVP for the LIVE event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/become-new-gathering-tickets-687547161067?aff=YTJoin in community. Comment below! And sure to tap the bell icon

During this episode you will learn:How Take care of your healthHow Automate your BusinessHow To Build a CommunityFor more information about Cassandra Hill visit https://cassandrarhill.com.  Grab your FREE Author Brand Awareness 30-Day Calendar: https://bit.ly/authormarketingcalendar*************************************************************************************************************************To Access the information  about starting a business grab your copy of Readi-Set Go! A Simple Guide To Establishing A Successful Small Business.Grab Your Copy of Readi-Set Go! A Simple Guide To Establishing A Successful Small Business:https://stephanieawynn.com/product/readi-set-go-book/Branding Blues Got You Down: Order your Jumpstart Your Business Brand Bundle:https://stephanieawynn.com/product/bizbundle/****************************************************************************To  Be A Guest on the Podcast:https://letstalkbusinesswithstephanie.com/How you can get involved:Be sure to support the podcast by sharing with your friends and family (https://letstalkbusinesswithstephanie.com).Support the Podcast by donating here.Follow Stephanie on FB/IG/TWITTER/LinkedIn: Stephanie A. WynnTo learn more about Stephanie A. Wynn visit stephanieawynn.com

Okay we know we've said this before, but this is TRULY a Special episode of Questlove Supreme. Shawn Gee, the man who would introduce 2 college student MC's, now known as Malik B and Black Thought, to each other is a true architect of The Roots legendary career. But that's not all folks, almost 30 years later those beginnings ushered him to President of Live Nation Urban and Creator/Manager of some of your favorite festivals and tours. How? Take a listen to The Roots History 101....... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

I have the pleasure to present to you one of my best friends, Sam Bouvier.About 8 years ago, Sam has taken on a new approach to his life. He's changed his perspective, the way he eats, the way he thinks, and the way he sees the world.How?Take a listen.Let us know what you think in the comments, and please share this out.If you haven't already, rate, review, and leave us some feedback and compliments :) Ps. If you enjoyed this, please, take a moment to share and TAG @schwefel_strength. Be sure to connect with us on FB, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedInPps. Need some help? Let me know, I got you.

For 22 years I have been working in the massage, spa and wellness industry! We are very excited to see people eager to go back to their hairstylist and nail techs!! For massage and Spa we are just as eager to see and treat our clients. Are we ready? You Bet We Are!! Are we safe for people to be in close proximity! ABSOLUTELY! How?? Take a listen... Thanks for listening to to FIT TALK! Here we are Fearless In Transformation! Once released to resume normal business, we are also ready to serve you!! COVID-19 was a nice wake up call! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fit-talk-podcast/support

There's no better time than RIGHT NOW to create a new style of life that leads to weight loss (which leads to health gain, when a healthy lifestyle is created.)The WHAT, WHY, WHEN and HOW of creating a new lifestyle that results in weight loss.WHAT? A new way of eating and exercising that leads to health gain and/or weight loss. Eat to live, not live to eatSee food as fuelBuild up your immune system and body chemistryWHY? You're already having to adjust your schedules and lives while in this pandemic, why not take this opportunity to make adjustments in your eating and exercise, too? WHEN? There's no better time than RIGHT NOW! HOW? Take a few steps:DecideShop for nutritious foodsSet a scheduleTake the WHAT, the WHY, the WHEN, and the HOW to creating a new lifestyle during a pandemic - then establish it and start today!You can do anything, IF you are willing!Receive a FREE gift from me for signing up for my newsletter at 4theWilling.com Subscribe to this podcast today!Join my Facebook Chat Group.REFIT REVOLUTION for a free month of On Demand: FREEMONTH is the code, no cc needed. Support the show (https://paypal.me/DebbiRobertson)

This week we hear from Susan Spear, a Facility Administrator in Newport News, Virginia. Her tip is simply to lead with kindness. How? Take a deep breath, remain calm, and speak softly. This will have a positive impact on both your teammates and patients. Mini-insights come from our teammates far and wide around the Village. This bi-weekly listener mail showcasing is a fantastic way to hear from our listening leaders.   SUBMIT YOUR LISTENER MAIL! Share your leadership advice here.   HOSTED BY: Grace Berman & Doug Miller, Senior Directors, Wisdom   For DaVita teammates, please visit podcast.davitaway.com to learn more about our guests and hosts, and listen to our other episodes.   Share your thoughts and comments about our podcast here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLIPodcastEval.   Have an idea on a topic you want to hear in 2019? Share it with us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2020DLITopics

Over the holiday break, Mario worked on a 1,000 piece puzzle. This puzzle gave him a major aha moment! The process of putting together the puzzle is a lot like the process of anything we do in life. How? Take a listen. Download the 2020 Reflection Action Plan at neversettle.tv/goals Get more inspiration from Mario […]

It is established that God is interested & wants us to be involved in our local politics. The next question is "How?" Take a listen --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/franklin-onoben/message

Get rid worry about diabetes and heart disease. How? Take a stand against "METABOLIC SYNDROME". Yes, a major prelude to severe heart and blood sugar illness is that combination of signs and symptoms, once called "syndrome X" or "polycystic ovary" or "insulin resistance syndrome". The combo includes increased waist size, high blood lipids, hypertension, insulin resistance, and high blood sugar. It is so common that about 1/3 of all people have it. Get rid of it with www.ThyroidPower.comThis show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 12PM ET on W4HC - Health Cafe Live Network (www.w4hc.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Worklife balance is a fallacy, you can’t always balance but you CAN learn to become more RESILIENT.  Becoming more resilient will help you Respond versus React, lead in the right way and build better relationships at work and at home.  My guest today is Dr. Jennifer Savitski, Chair of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Cleveland Clinic Akron General and the Medical Director of the PATH Center, a Forensic Nursing Program providing care for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Well, Jennifer, thank you so much for being with us today on the podcast. Tell us what topic you're going to share with us and the science behind it? All right, so I'm going to be talking about resiliency and why being a resilient person is so important, not only in our day to day lives, but also as a leader. It's important and how we approach things. But you know, talking a little bit about resiliency. So what is the science behind resiliency? Thinking back within the past one or two decades, you know, the concept of work life balance really was being highlighted by major organizations. How could organizations help individuals find this work life balance and how can individuals find this balance to make themselves not only more productive at work, but also happier at home and through those decades? I think what most people found was worklife balance really is a fallacy that you anyways, yeah, you can't balance. You can't have a life where both of those things are completely in sync. There's always something that is the priority or taking up most of our time or our attention at any given time, and that it really is important to give that topic, give that individual, give that situation the attention that it needs for us to deal with it. I found that the concept of resiliency really started to come to the forefront. Now the reality is when you look at psychiatry and psychology, literature and science, they've been talking about resiliency for decades. This is not new by any stretch of the imagination, but as it relates to leadership and specifically what I do in medicine as it relates to the practice of medicine, resiliency is essential. Of course we know that being resilient is the ability to adapt to changes or adapt to adversity and being able to have those skills that show resiliency really help us to better manage the things in our lives that are challenges or adversity or just those issues that are developing that work life balance or inequity by being resilient and having a resilient characteristic is enabling us to do that in a more productive and satisfying manner. Yeah, definitely. Worklife balance, adversity, challenges, opportunities are all over in the workplace today. I work with a lot of executives who really struggle with this for either themselves or their teams. Why is it so important that we are resilient? What will happen if leaders and teams don't focus on resiliency? So we know that people who are resilient tend to be more productive in a positive way. Their outcomes tend to be better. Their ability to manage and lead teams tends to be more effective, especially because you know as you're leading teams there's always going to be challenges. Whether that, you know, issues within the team, external forces that are affecting the team or affecting the project and the more productively you're able to manage those changes and adversities, the better off the output of the team is going to be. So we know just from a productivity standpoint that people who are resilient are more productive and are better leaders of teams. We also know that even from a physical standpoint, individuals who are more resilient tend to have less chronic illnesses. They tend to manage their stress and emotional status in a much more productive manner, and so that does not adversely affect their relationships. We know that people who are under chronic stress and don't deal with that stress well, that that leads to a whole host of medical conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, other chronic illnesses. And some people also feel that that leads to things like cancers. My specialty is OBGYN. We know that chronic stress also increases the risk of preterm labor and preterm delivery, and so by being more resilient, you're actually dealing with those stressors in a more productive manner, and that actually not only gives you better outcomes, but it also physically is better for you as well. Yeah, I think that's a really important concept that it's not just harmony at work, it's not making people happier. This is your life. This is health that is for you and your team. Right? Right. Absolutely. I don't want to say that stress isn't a good thing and we know that stress is really important and stress actually does help us to be productive. I am a procrastinator. I will totally admit that, but I love deadlines because I know as I get closer to the deadline, that stress really motivates me to become more productive, but there comes a point in all of our lives where that stress, you kind of go over that hump of stress and now it starts to become detrimental to your productivity and detrimental to your health. And what resiliency does is it really helps you to manage that stress in a way that is productive so that you're not under that constant and unrelenting stress. You're able to find mechanisms or tools that you can use to control that stress and to face that stress, which really is exhibiting those resilient behaviors. Right. What are the tips that you have around becoming more resilient at work? Yes, so I think that resiliency can really be, you know, this definitely is an oversimplification, but I think for those very high yield tips that I can give you, probably the most important thing is to consider your reaction versus your response. So we know that our reactions to whatever the situation, a person, you know, a stressor, whatever it is, our reactions are based on several things. They're based on a defense mechanism. You know, that concept of fight or flight, something happens to us and we have a knee-jerk reaction because we go into survival mode. We also know that our reactions are based on our past experiences. That theory of what happened yesterday or happened the day before or the month before might happen again in a certain situation. Certainly in our relationships with people. If we have someone who always is a complainer and they always are a downer then our reaction to them is going to be based on that experience. To be Resilient rather than to React is to Respond. So we have an opportunity to respond to situations rather than just letting our gut instincts or our emotions taking control. The key aspects of responding is taking in the situations, taking in all of the information and the data and making a conscious choice and intentional choice of how we're going to behave based on the stimulus or the situation. There's some concepts of what we call behavioral awareness. So we're very much aware of how we're responding to the situation, we are aware of how our response is going to impact that situation and impact the people involved in that situation. And a lot of times our choice to respond really is based on our principles or our values. And I think in the workplace it should be based on what is the mission, what is the vision, what is the goal of the project, the organization, whatever it is. So its that concept of making an intentional response, which really is tied into the theory of emotional resilience. Along with that, really developing that sense that the only thing that we can control is ourselves. We can only control our behaviors. We can only control our responses. We cannot control what other people or other situations are doing to us or are happening around us. And that concept of emotional resilience is really tied into understanding that the control that we have is really over ourselves. And how we choose to act or how we choose to respond really is going to have a big impact on the outcome of the situation. So what is a way that leaders can learn how to respond versus react there? What have you applied personally as a leader to get better at responding versus reacting? Because reacting is, it's so easy, right? Yeah. So you have a stressful job. Yes, there's kind of one quote that I absolutely love and I don't even know who it's attributed to. Basically it's that "logic is easier said than done", right? It's so logical that we should respond rather than react. But really emotions are easier done than said, right? It's just so much easier to react with our emotions. So I think the first, it has to start with our physical states. And I think that a lot of us ignore our physical state. We go through our day to day activities, just kind of doing. And it's really our emotions that cause us to react. So I think that the first thing that leaders should do when they're faced with a situation, you know, it could be very complex or very simple, is to consider your physical state. And what I mean by that is like really like all those things, you know, if you do yoga or if you try to do meditation or relaxation, it's those types of things. So I tell people, you know, first and foremost, soften your face. As soon as somebody hits you with that news or that situation, immediately soften your face. Pay attention to what your facial muscles are doing and just try to relax them. Try to relax your neck, try to relax your shoulder. And then my personal favorite is relax your tongue. I find myself, the more stressed I am, the harder I'm pushing my tongue against either my teeth or the roof of my mouth. And it's amazing that one little thing. If I can, you know, I can feel myself getting stressed out and then I just relax my face. I relax my tongue and it's amazing what a difference it makes for my entire body. And not only that, but the person who's presenting this situation to you or the stimulus to you, they see your response and they can see you relaxing. And that really does tend to bring the whole situation down a little bit. So considering your physical state, soften your face, relax your tongue and drop your shoulders and take a deep breath. We know that when we're faced with a stressful situation, chemicals in our bodies called catecholamines start to increase and it increases our heart rate. It increases our blood pressure. It's getting us ready for that fight or flight. If we take a very deep breath, it actually stimulates what's called the parasympathetic nervous system and that causes our heart rate to decrease it causes our blood pressure to decrease, so it really starts to bring our body down into a more grounded and stable date of mind so that we can really take in all of the information and then respond appropriately. So I think just taking 10 15 seconds to really just relax your physical state as you're taking in this information is really going to put you in a better place to deal with what you're being faced with. The second thing is something called self-regulation and there are so many different self-regulation hacks that are out there. You could just Google it and find a bunch of different ones. One that I really like, especially if I'm looking at emails or I'm working on a project and I'm not necessarily around anybody. I'll use this one which really engages our peripheral vision. This technique is used a lot in psychotherapy and counseling, especially for individuals who have post-traumatic stress disorder. Because for those individuals, they experience a trigger that all of a sudden floods these catecholamines. It reminds them of this terribly traumatic experience and they have a difficult time then functioning after that. So this technique, what it does is again, it really engages the parasympathetic nervous system, helps to make the body in a calm and relaxed state, decreases that blood pressure, decreases the heart rate, and it really helps to clear the mind and enable you to then respond appropriately. So essentially what happens is you sit somewhere comfortably or getting in tune with your physical state, relax your face, relax your shoulders or your neck, relax your tongue. And then what you do is you just pick a point in front of you that is stationary and you just really focus in on that point in front of you with your eyes. And then you start to pay attention to what's out in your peripheral vision. And sometimes I'll have people take their hands and put them up to their sides just so they can see their fingers wiggle or something just to really queue into that peripheral vision. And you really want to keep your focus straight ahead, but about what you're seeing, you know, focusing on the colors that you're seeing, the textures that you're seeing. And by really stimulating that peripheral vision, you know, really tuning into your parasympathetic nervous system and really helping your body to achieve that calm, that stable state that is then going to allow you to respond with more intention and less emotion and the less stress. That's great. Is an exercise like this, like building a muscle? If you do practice doing this, is it something that's going to come a little bit easier when you're in the situation? Yes, absolutely. Absolutely. Because initially we don't think about our peripheral vision at all. We know it's there, it helps us, it protects us in a lot of ways. But absolutely the more you're in tune with it, the easier it's going to be to engage that as time and time again. So absolutely. So how you use this. Personally, I deal with a lot of stress on many, many levels. So I'm the chair of the Department here and obstetrics and gynecology and so I affectionately call my office like the complaint office, right? If anybody has a complaint or an issue or problem, they basically come to me. And before really delving into these concepts and learning these tools, I used to want to fix everybody's problems. They come to me, they're upset, they're wearing their emotions on their sleeves and I want to make sure that they see that I'm responding to them appropriately, if my emotions get heightened. But what I found was it was really very toxic for me. It was very toxic to feel like all I did was manage complaints. So what I started doing was really, again, watching my physical state and making sure that I was responding in a grounded and emotionally neutral position basically so that I was better able to absorb the information they were giving me and trying to figure out what do we need to do next. And it really just like you said, it was kind of like a muscle. Now when I'm faced with somebody who has, you know, they're a little bit emotionally charged, I find myself almost immediately digging deep into my physical state to try to really bring myself down and make sure I'm grounded. And a lot of times what I'm seeing is that just by me doing that, I'm causing the person who's talking to me to decrease the speed of their speech, to decrease the tone of their voice and they're really coming down as well. And I can have a conversation with them that's not so emotionally charged. The other piece of it is being outcomes focused. That's huge in trying to build resiliency is focusing on outcomes. And so what I do now, when I have someone coming to me about a complaint, rather than me just trying to figure out how am I going to solve this, I engage that person to try to find out what is the outcome that they're trying to achieve and how can I help them to achieve that outcome rather than me trying to achieve the outcome for them. And I think that that really is an important tool for me in developing my own resiliency - making sure that I'm outcomes focused rather than focus just on the problem. I love that because I think leaders a lot of times try to solve the problem because oftentimes that's, that's why you're in the role you're at. You've got really solving problems and doing things well, but step back and make sure you're solving the right problem or checking in. I love that you talked about how it calms them down too. Yeah, definitely. I think as a leader, I think I previously thought being a leader meant that I was solving the problems and I was maintaining the harmony and in doing all those things, but what I've found is not only to be a resilient leader, but also to be an effective leader - I have to coach my team. I think that probably more important than anything else is me being a coach as a leader, rather than taking all of their problems and solving them. Our team is so much more effective if I'm able to help them take care of the issues and achieve the outcomes that we need to achieve as a group rather than taking on that responsibility myself and I think that that's most definitely led to me being a much more resilient leader as well and modeling that behavior for my team members. I couldn't agree more with that statement and coaching is definitely when leadership comes into play and so you not only improve your resiliency, but now you're growing and developing that team. Right? Right. What is one thing that leaders could do or listening to this to say, all right, I understand I need to be resilient and work life balance. There's so much going on. What one small thing they could start putting in practice right away that you would recommend? I really think it at least identifying, you know, when they're faced with a situation, identifying when they're reacting and when they're responding. Certainly learning to intentionally respond is something that's going to take practice, but I think at least acknowledging, wow, you know what? I'm really reacting to this rather than being very mindful of the situation. I think that that's probably a really good place to start and then really the next thing is just to consider your physical state as you're interfacing with people as you're interfacing with situations. A lot of these things that we talked about, I use actually on my family as well. I have three teenage daughters and so I need a lot of resiliency when I'm communicating with them and I find especially the concept of being in tune with my physical state is very important with them because they certainly are very sensitive. I think just being aware of when am I reacting versus when I am responding and what are the things that I can do to get more of the response rather than the reaction. Yeah, that's great. Even if it's just taking the time. Maybe journaling daily and saying " was I reacting or responding today in this situation". This gets some awareness going. That's extremely powerful. Is there anything else that you think is important to share around the work you're doing around resiliency and how you're applying it? I think it's really important for people to reflect upon what are their needs, what are their needs not only at work or at home or whatever it is. I think that many times we get so caught up and just getting through the day that we really sacrifice a lot of what can be fulfilling for me as an individual, and I think that a lot of us, especially in leadership, we're in these roles because it is fulfilling for us. But I think it's also at the same time really easy to drowned in it basically, especially in medicine. We hear a lot about physician burnout and I think it's because we've worked so hard for so long and we haven't really paid attention to our caregivers. I think that it's a good example for us to be very mindful of ourselves, but I think it's true for everyone. I think people do need to be selfish a little bit and think about their own needs, but I think it's important for us to reflect on what do we need and what are the things that we can do to make the situations conducive to our happiness. And our sense of fulfillment, and I think that that goes a long way to becoming resilient as well. Yeah, that's powerful because if we're not as leaders acting in the way that we want our employees to act, they don't have the right moral model, and to work for a leader that's not resilient and burned out is not a lot of fun. No, it's not. Definitely not helping themselves and they're not helping the people around them. All right. Well thank you so much, Jennifer. I really appreciate you sharing this with us. I love how you're applying this and spreading the word to help others really focus on the importance of resiliency Yes, thank you as well. I appreciate the opportunity. Summary of Key Tips: Reaction versus Response…..you can’t control what is happening to you but you can control how you respond to it.   How? Take in what is happening and making a conscious intentional choice of how you want to behave. This is called Behavioral Awareness & tied to Emotional Resilience. Be aware of your physical state. When you need to be calm: Soften your face, Relax your neck, drop your shoulders, relax your tongue and take a deep breath Self-Regulation Tip: when you are alone, focusing on one point in the room and pay attention to peripheral vision to get more calmness. About our Host: Jill Windelspecht, owner of Talent Specialists Consulting, has spent over 20 years working with leaders at all levels, across multiple industries and countries helping them lead change, make better decisions, implement and create strategic plans that work, become better leaders, develop and motivate talent, and create environments where people and organizations thrive. Leveraging her Masters in NeuroLeadership and Organization Effectiveness she applies science to the workplace in a way that makes it easy to connect, influence and grow your business.  For a FREE Consultation, schedule a time here: Book Time on my Calendar

He may be a veteran journalist about to celebrate birthday number 79, but Tom feels that in some ways he’s no different than a twelve-year-old. How? Take a listen!

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Sometimes life is overwhelming. Moments, situations, goals, whatever. You have no idea how this thing will work out. How will you overcome this situation? How will you accomplish this goal? How will you endure this moment? Maybe your family member has cancer. Maybe your spouse has left you. Maybe you’ve started a new job or created a new business. Whatever that thing. You wonder, how will this work out? And this is what you need to know - Jesus is God of the How. And that is our takeaway for today’s lesson. Jesus takes care of the How, we just need to be faithful. We are still pursuing the glory of God in Jesus Christ. To learn of God’s glory, we are looking at the seven signs performed by Jesus which are recorded in the Gospel of John. Today we continue in John 6. Let’s read John 6:16-21 Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea, 17 got into the boat, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was already dark, and Jesus had not come to them. 18 Then the sea arose because a great wind was blowing. 19 So when they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and drawing near the boat; and they were afraid. 20 But He said to them, “It is I; do not be afraid.” 21 Then they willingly received Him into the boat, and immediately the boat was at the land where they were going. Both Matthew and Mark record the same event. I want us to look at Mark’s version now and examine Matthew’s later. Here is Mark 6:45-52 Immediately He made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while He sent the multitude away. 46 And when He had sent them away, He departed to the mountain to pray. 47 Now when evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea; and He was alone on the land. 48 Then He saw them straining at rowing, for the wind was against them. Now about the fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea, and would have passed them by. 49 And when they saw Him walking on the sea, they supposed it was a ghost, and cried out; 50 for they all saw Him and were troubled. But immediately He talked with them and said to them, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.” 51 Then He went up into the boat to them, and the wind ceased. And they were greatly amazed in themselves beyond measure, and marveled. 52 For they had not understood about the loaves, because their heart was hardened. Now let’s put John and Mark together. Jesus puts the 12 in a boat and sends them back across the sea of Galilee. They rowed about 3-4 miles. But the going gets tough because of the storm. During the 4th watch or between 3-6 am Jesus comes walking across the water. At the end of Mark’s account, we learn that the hearts of the 12 were still hardened toward Jesus. In other words, many still did not believe that He is God. I was born in Jacksonville Florida. For the first 5 years of my life, we lived along the panhandle of Florida – Lake City, Tallahassee, and Panama City. But shortly after turning 5 we moved to Atlanta. When we moved to Atlanta my parents rented an apartment. The apartment complex had a pool. It was around this time that I learned the story of Jesus walking on the water. So, like any kid, as soon as the pool opened I had to try. And you know what!?! I mustered up all the faith I had and stepped out on the water.....and I sank. On the first step, I went straight to the bottom of the pool. Why is it we cannot walk on water? Boats and water bugs can move across the top of the water. Why can’t I? Sciencemag.org explains it this way. “There’s a simple reason you can’t walk on water: Humans are so big that the force of gravity overcomes the so-called surface tension of water, making us sink.“ So how did Jesus walk on the water? Jesus is fully God and fully human. Why didn’t He sink? Did He change the surface tension? HOW did He do it? I don’t know HOW He did it. The HOW does not matter. I only need to be faithful. We just need to believe. I don’t know HOW He did it. The HOW does not matter. I only need to be faithful. We just need to believe. Remember, that is today’s takeaway. Jesus is God of the How. We only need to be faithful. Let’s pursue this idea a bit further. Turn to Matthew 14:22. Here is Matthew’s version of the story. It is much the same but with something different and surprizing. Let's start at verse 25.Now in the fourth watch of the Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. 26 And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear. Now in the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. 26 And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.” 28 And Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” 29 So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. 30 But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!” 31 And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” 32 And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33 Then those who were in the boat came and worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God.” Before we look at the text I want you to answer a question. What in your life seems overwhelming or impossible? It should be something you must deal with, something that confronts you.  I have a few. Let me share one. I know that God called me to Wakefield to lead this church to a place of health and growth. And there was a time, about a year and a half ago that I thought we were on the way to such. Now not so. We have in the last year lost people, and I am very concerned. I want to figure out how to fix this problem. What about you? What is that thing that seems impossible? Maybe your spouse or child is far from God. You want desperately for them to turn to Christ. But it seems impossible. Maybe your marriage is struggling. Maybe your job offers you no future. Maybe......well you fill in the blank. You can see what this situation ought to be but you cannot figure out HOW to get there. Recently, Andy Stanley, in his book Visioneering reminded me that God is God of how and we just need to be faithful.  Look again at the story. As Jesus is walking up to the boat, Peter says in verse 28, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” Now Peter has spent a lifetime on the water. He’s not some 5-year-old kid at the local pool testing the laws of Science. Peter knows that people sink when they step out on the water. But he has faith in Jesus. And if Jesus tells him to walk on the water, then walk on the water he will. Peter doesn’t know how he will walk any more than he knows how Jesus walks. Peter will let Jesus worry about the how. Peter will just be faithful. So in verse 29 Peter gets out of the boat and starts to walk on the water toward Jesus. It is natural that when God begins to take care of the how we either begin to take personal credit or become fearful of the things we cannot control, the things that surround us. And that is what happens to Peter. In verse 30 we read, “But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!” And of course, Jesus saves Peter. I know your situation looks impossible. I know that the problem or goal you have is overwhelming. But you need only to be faithful. Do what God has called you to do and let God take care of the How. Now when I say that we only need to be faithful, I do not mean that we just sit passively waiting for God to work. As we respond in faith there are steps to take. Remember Peter did get out of the boat. And Peter did take steps toward Jesus. As God takes care of the HOW you should be doing what God has called you to do. God has called all churches to fulfill the Great Commission. At Wakefield, we made the Great Commission into our mission statement which is to Share Christ and to Build believers. I need to be faithful to that. I need to share Christ and build believers. Those who attend Wakefield need to be doing the same. We need to be doing our part. And as we do that, God will take care of the how. I asked you earlier to think about that overwhelming thing. Now here is a simple question to move you forward as God takes care of the how. What actions could you take as God takes care of the HOW? Take a few minutes. Write down what you can be doing. What will be your steps of faith? Here’s an example of what I am talking about. If your spouse is unsaved and that seems overwhelming, what actions can you be doing as God takes care of the how? Here are a few that come to mind: Pray Live the life that the Bible teaches you to live. Submit yourself to the direction and needs of your spouse. Share truth of Jesus with your spouse. At the end of Matthew, the 12 worshipped Jesus and declared Him to be the Son of God. Even after the feeding of the 5,000 they still did not understand who Jesus was. But when He walked on the water, when Peter did as well, and when Jesus reached down and saved Peter, they knew that He was God the Son. When we begin to walk in faith and allow God to take care of the how, then we will see Jesus for who He is - God the Son. All of what I taught today was taught with a believer in mind. So if you do not believe on Jesus Christ, here are a few short words for you. You really only have one overwhelming thing in your life. Only one thing!? Yes, and here it is. The problem is you have unforgiven sin. Now some of you are thinking, “That doesn’t seem so bad.” But truly it is. Because of unforgiven sin, you are far from God. You were created to be a child of God, to have a relationship with God, but your sin keeps that from happening. And some day, when you die, because you do not have this relationship, you will be sent to hell and ultimately the Lake of Fire forever. So HOW do you fix this? Don’t worry. God has taken care of the HOW. God the Father sent His Son Jesus to take care of the how. Jesus died for your sin. All you need to do is respond in faith. I love Romans 10:11, “Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.” In other words, there is no hell for those who believe on Jesus. So listener, believe today. When you can, drop over to www.wakefieldbible.org and use the contact page to say hello. We would love to hear from you. I will see you next time. Bye.

Mark Francis is the Director of LDS BSA Relationships, where he has worked for the past 5 years. He also serves on the High Council in his stake, where he is responsible for working with the Young Men and assists in all things Scouting. Mark was previously interviewed on Leading Saints in January, 2015. Mark’s position with the Boy Scouts of America has its roots in President David O. McKay’s request to the BSA that an employee be based in Salt Lake City and work with the Church. Episode Summary & Highlights: How is Scouting the activity arm of the Priesthood? Why do we do varsity and venturing? (10:32) “Activity arm of the Priesthood” is no longer in any handbook There are other activities, not just Scouting Varsity (Teachers Quorum) and Venturing (Priests Quorum) allow the boys to take over as the leaders Five Fields of Emphasis High Adventure/Sports Service Personal Development Advancement Special Programs & Events Varsity & Venturing is where shadow leadership really comes to life Funding channels (19:10) These are sacred funds and we need to be wise stewards. Handbook 2 directs funding for activities (8.13.7) as follows: From ward budget If ward budget insufficient, we can ask particpants to pay for part or all Fundraising Much too often we start with fundraising Scouting Handbook Is Committee Chair a separate calling from Primary President? (22:10) See Scouting Handbook section 4.3 Tips for maintaining continuity of records with consistent changes in leadership (24:50) See Scouting Handbook sections 3.1, 4.1 and 4.3 Who are members of the committees? Fathers and mothers - he recommends at least one parent of each scout be on the committee Those of other faiths A member of the bishopric See Scouting Handbook section 4.3 If you have a functioning committee that is aware of what the boys want to do, the parents know since they are members of the committee. Managing advancements, service projects, campouts, etc.? (30:00) ScoutBook Commissioner Tools Available via the my.Scouting portal. Online applications are coming! Friends of Scouting (35:50) When: each council choosing when to do it (the majority of councils in the U.S. do this during the springtime) Goals (36:43) are established through LDS-BSA Relationships Committee working with the Council Many Councils now changing approach to invite all households to participate How: Take it to the Ward Council and discuss Funds raised stay within the local Council Council Executive Board determine how to distribute funds--salaries, camps, training, etc. If you feel frustrated, speak with your priesthood leader (51:30) Mark related that President Owen, Young Men General President, has identified the following three priorities: We need to be with the boys Connect the boys to heaven Let the boys lead Links: Aaronic Priesthood LDS-BSA Relationships Scouting Handbook ScoutBook Commissioner Tools

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Udemy is not the be all and end all, nor is it the centre of the online education universe. In this episode I explain why there is plenty of room in the market for sensibly priced courses. Don't assume that Udemy is the first place everyone goes when they want to purchase a course - because it's not.This may come as a surprise to a number of Udemy instructors, but there is a huge percentage of the population who have never heard of Udemy.10 million students may sound like a big number, but when you pull back and take a 30,000-foot view, it soon becomes apparent that it is just a drop in the ocean.10 million students equate to just 3% of the US population. That's not even taking the entire world into consideration.To assume that all you need to do is put your course up on Udemy and people will find it is totally misguided.Also due to its recent pricing overhaul, I no longer believe that Udemy is a viable lead generation platform. I'm going to hold off on that one until the dust settles. In the meantime, I'll concentrate my efforts where I enjoy my highest returns.Another thing that is really starting to irritate me is the constant recital of “The market dictates the price” copout.I used to believe this for a long time, but I have since come to find the statement flawed. It should go like this - “The market dictates the price when it fails to see the value in your product”.I'm not saying this to be rude or to be insulting. I have learnt this from some of the biggest names in marketing, people who have made 7 and 8 figures from the sale of digital products. People who to this day still successfully sell their courses for two thousand dollars and more, regardless of Udemy…I have experienced this in my own business. By applying these principles, I turned my failing brick and mortar massage clinic into a successful, thriving business.Don't be dictated to. Don't let others tell you what your worth. If you have a quality product that can transform lives why shouldn't you charge a fair price for it.If your course can slice years off what would normally be required to achieve success isn't that worth something? What is your life experience and knowledge really worth?Don't get dazzled by seemingly big numbers. It's all relative and you can usually find bigger numbers if you dig a little deeper.One way to charge what your worth is to establish yourself as an authority, as the go-to person in your niche. How?Take the time to learn about the “5 Pillars of Authority”I strongly urge you to check out the “Authority Super Summit”. This is a live event running from March 22 to March 24, 2016, offering over 70 hours featuring 100 high calibre speakers, those considered to be authorities in their area of expertise.You can register for free using the link below. This will give you access to the live event. Tom is also offering life time access to the recordings and their private community at an early bird price of only $97! Seriously, this for me was a no brainer. Lifetime access to over 70 hours of training by 100 of the best in the business plus the opportunity to join many of the speakers and fellow entrepreneurs in a private community……well you know what to do…

Udemy is not the be all and end all, nor is it the centre of the online education universe. In this episode I explain why there is plenty of room in the market for sensibly priced courses. Don't assume that Udemy is the first place everyone goes when they want to purchase a course - because it's not.This may come as a surprise to a number of Udemy instructors, but there is a huge percentage of the population who have never heard of Udemy.10 million students may sound like a big number, but when you pull back and take a 30,000-foot view, it soon becomes apparent that it is just a drop in the ocean.10 million students equate to just 3% of the US population. That's not even taking the entire world into consideration.To assume that all you need to do is put your course up on Udemy and people will find it is totally misguided.Also due to its recent pricing overhaul, I no longer believe that Udemy is a viable lead generation platform. I'm going to hold off on that one until the dust settles. In the meantime, I'll concentrate my efforts where I enjoy my highest returns.Another thing that is really starting to irritate me is the constant recital of “The market dictates the price” copout.I used to believe this for a long time, but I have since come to find the statement flawed. It should go like this - “The market dictates the price when it fails to see the value in your product”.I'm not saying this to be rude or to be insulting. I have learnt this from some of the biggest names in marketing, people who have made 7 and 8 figures from the sale of digital products. People who to this day still successfully sell their courses for two thousand dollars and more, regardless of Udemy…I have experienced this in my own business. By applying these principles, I turned my failing brick and mortar massage clinic into a successful, thriving business.Don't be dictated to. Don't let others tell you what your worth. If you have a quality product that can transform lives why shouldn't you charge a fair price for it.If your course can slice years off what would normally be required to achieve success isn't that worth something? What is your life experience and knowledge really worth?Don't get dazzled by seemingly big numbers. It's all relative and you can usually find bigger numbers if you dig a little deeper.One way to charge what your worth is to establish yourself as an authority, as the go-to person in your niche. How?Take the time to learn about the “5 Pillars of Authority”I strongly urge you to check out the “Authority Super Summit”. This is a live event running from March 22 to March 24, 2016, offering over 70 hours featuring 100 high calibre speakers, those considered to be authorities in their area of expertise.You can register for free using the link below. This will give you access to the live event. Tom is also offering life time access to the recordings and their private community at an early bird price of only $97! Seriously, this for me was a no brainer. Lifetime access to over 70 hours of training by 100 of the best in the business plus the opportunity to join many of the speakers and fellow entrepreneurs in a private community……well you know what to do…

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