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In Lessons in Project Management from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, I share how the choices made in the virtual fantasy world of Skyrim parallel the strategic decisions Portfolio Managers and leaders must make when planning, resourcing, and executing projects within their organizations' portfolios.Episode focus areas:Effective resource allocation and prioritizationEffective stakeholder managementEffective risk managementEffective progress tracking and benefit realizationGodpseed y'all,Kevin

What do you do when life doesn't turn out the way you expected? In Lessons from the Potter, we explore Jeremiah's struggle between hope and reality and how God shapes us through life's disappointments. Just like clay in the hands of the potter, we must trust the process—even when it's messy—because God is forming us into something greater than we could imagine.

What do you do when life doesn't turn out the way you expected? In Lessons from the Potter, we explore Jeremiah's struggle between hope and reality and how God shapes us through life's disappointments. Just like clay in the hands of the potter, we must trust the process—even when it's messy—because God is forming us into something greater than we could imagine.

On this week's show, we bring you Lessons from the Foothills: Berea College and Its Unique Role in America, an address by author Gretchen Dykstra given to the Filson Historical Society in Old Louisville on January 28, 2025. In 1859, a mob of sixty-five prominent armed men rode into Berea, Kentucky, and forced the closure of its integrated one-room schoolhouse. Founded by Kentucky-born abolitionist John Gregg Fee, the school was open to anyone, regardless of their race or gender—a notion that horrified white supremacists. The mob evicted thirty-six community members, including Fee's family, but Fee and the others returned to Berea in 1864 and reestablished the institution, still committed to educating Appalachia's most vulnerable populations. In Lessons from the Foothills, Gretchen Dykstra profiles modern Berea College with its rich and beloved history. This book is the first to focus on contemporary Berea and its eight Great Commitments—the principles and practices that provide clear aspirations for the college and its community. Each chapter functions as a deep dive into the history, practice, and significance of one Great Commitment, from providing opportunity for the most marginalized, to the college's high academic standards and its commitment to environmental sustainability. The college has pledged to "provide an educational opportunity for students of all races, primarily from Appalachia, who have great promise and limited economic resources." To achieve this goal, the college eliminated tuition in 1892 and it also provides jobs for students to assist with living expenses. Drawn from interviews with a range of members of the Berea community, including alumni, students, faculty, and staff, Lessons from the Foothills is an engaging portrait of a unique and historic institution and its enduring commitment to nurture and support academic excellence and service. Gretchen Dykstra, author of Echoes from Wuhan: The Past as Prologue and Civic Pioneers: Local Stories from a Changing America, 1895–1915, and coauthor of Pinery Boys: Songs and Songcatching in the Lumberjack Era, has written articles for several publications, including the New York Times and California History. She lives in Haverford, Pennsylvania. This program was sponsored in honor of the Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky, the Thomas D. Clark Foundation, in addition to UPK and Berea College. Watch the full recording at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEUdVH-bVd0 Truth to Power airs every Friday at 9pm, Saturday at 11am, and Sunday at 7pm on Louisville's grassroots, community radio station, Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP and live streams at https://forwardradio.org

Sometimes, we are just like Fritz and roll in a dead toad, thinking it is something lovely that Jesus would like. And Jesus is so patient with us, just like the Dory children learned to be patient with Fritz. How appropriate to have an interview with Christine, and Lad was there too. In "Lessons from Lad," Christine Nicole Ferris offers a poignant and insightful journey into the lessons learned from her beloved collie, Lad. Although their time together was brief, Lad impacted Christine's life profoundly.

In “Lessons from the Tent,” Alex Rivera builds on the quiet depth of God's presence in everyday moments. Speaking to students and staff, he draws from the imagery of the tent of meeting to explore themes of obedience, stillness, and spiritual attentiveness. Through reflective storytelling and scriptural insight, Alex encourages the campus community to slow down, listen closely, and recognize that some of life's most transformative lessons happen not on the mountaintop—but in the tent.

In Lessons from the Roman Mob and for Project Stakeholders I talk about how around 52BC, the Roman mob was comprised of Plebeians as they were called or working class people. Individually they weren't that powerful, but together, they created a mob that changed the Roman empire. In projects, our stakeholders can start to sew dissent like the Roman mob did.So, how do we address the mob mentality we see building in project teams and redirect that energy into efficient and collaborative work?Listen to hear the mobDetermine where there are truths and where there is false informationAddress rudeness and unprofessionalism earlyEscalate if neededRe-baseline the team and move onJust as Pompey in ancient Rome quelled the mob, so too can modern project leaders restore order and ensure the project's ultimate success.

The ladies welcome Rossa Crean to the intro to talk Portland's heatwave and Rossa's upcoming Oracle deck, Lessons from the Liminal Space, which is available August 6th. Pamela Chen returns to discuss The Mandarin Tree along with connecting to ancestors and zodiac significance in your practice.   Join Us On Patreon to hear an ad-free version of this episode.   Support The Podcast   Save 20% on Tarot Every Witch Way by Lilith Dorsey when you use coupon DORSEY0724 at Llewellyn.com. Coupon valid 07/01/24 through 07/31/24; not valid in conjunction with other discounts or previously placed orders. Note that you do need to be logged in to your llewellyn.com account for coupon to apply. Check out the phenomenal tea blends at thejasminepearl.com and save 10% with coupon code WITCH2024. Free shipping on orders over $35. Make sure you let them know you heard about them on That Witch Life Podcast! You can find Luna & Co Soapery on instagram @lunacosoap and at their website lunacosoap.com. Luna & Co Soapery ships domestically. For international shipping, please contact Luna & Co Soapery directly prior to purchasing. Receive 15% off your order when you use code LUNAWITCH15. In Lessons from the Liminal Space, Rosśa Crean provides a mindful perspective to those who are searching for clarity through the difficult transitions in life. It presents the perspectives of self-allowance, resting, and remaining open to processing the inevitable discomforts that arise from the changes we face throughout life. https://www.crossedcrowbooks.com/shop-crossed-crow-books/p/lessonsfromtheliminalspace

After her torture at the hands of her father's agents in "Fatal Flaws" Isra is summoned to speak to Nathaniel about the ordeal and her attitude to Dex Island. In “Lessons in Lying”, interlude 5 of The Dex Legacy you can hear   ·   Kelsey Griffin as Isra ·   Chris Gregory as Nathaniel Dex ·   Emily Inkpen as Auto  With other voices by members of the cast The Dex Legacy is written by Emily Inkpen The original score is by Allen Stroud. Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories   You can find out more by about us by visiting our website at https://www.thedexlegacy.com/ You can follow us on twitter where we post as https://twitter.com/thedexlegacy And Instagram where you'll find us at https://www.instagram.com/thedexlegacy Our Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/thedexlegacy The Dex Legacy is a proud member of Apollo Plus, a subscription service dedicated to fiction podcasts. Members enjoy early access to episodes, bonus content and ad free listening and their subscriptions help to fund and support independent creators to keep making the content you love.   To find out more, sign up and listen to exclusive Dex Legacy bonus content please go to https://www.apollopods.com/   Support The Dex Legacy on Ko-Fi here https://ko-fi.com/thedexlegacyaudiodrama TRIGGER WARNINGS The Dex Legacy is intended for a mature, adult audience and contains scenes some may find distressing. Complete Trigger Warnings for Season 2 include: Military conflict Violence Torture Imprisonment Emotional abuse Bereavement Suicidal ideation Vomit Medical issues Terminal illness Substance use, including: alcohol and stimulants Substance withdrawal Trauma/PTSD Panic Attacks Life-changing Injury Drugging someone against their will Sexual content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's podcast, we are joined by Monica Rothgery, Author of "Lessons from the Drive Thru" Monica shares her experience from being a frontline fast food manager at Taco Bell, all the way up to being the COO of KFC, and the leadership lessons she has learned along the way. I share a glass of (No) Santa New England IPA from Sloop Brewing Co. from East Fiskhill, NY.About Monica:Thirty years ago, Monica was a Restaurant General Manager for a Taco Bell outside of Chicago where she struggled to understand the essence of leadership. It was a constant uphill climb. Frustrated, she couldn't understand how to make her team care about customers, or even want to show up for work.  Turnover was high and morale was low.  She missed sales goals, turnover targets and of course, profit. One very late night, after a particularly challenging day, she sat on the floor of her dining room.  As the tears of frustration fell, she made a vow: “IF I ever get promoted out of the restaurant, I will spend my life trying to make life easier for managers.”Monica did get promoted and over time discovered the secrets to achieving great results and building great teams. Along the way she studied human behavior, organizational effectiveness, instructional design and business strategy. She analyzed great front-line leader behaviors to find common threads. She discovered the essentials to becoming a great business leader and achieving results:  how to…· Embrace who you are at work· Make your mark on the lives of others· Figure out what is yours to do· Become the leader that no one ever leaves.Monica went from running one restaurant to leading 4000 restaurants as the COO of KFC in the United States. Today, Monica continues her passion to empower frontline leaders through keynotes, coaching and workshops.About Monica's Book:Lessons from the Drive-Thru: Real life Wisdom for Frontline LeadersLeading a team is hard. There is immense pressure to deliver results while leading a team of unique, diverse individuals. As a Taco Bell manager, Monica tried muscling her way through, working extremely hard, only to produce mediocre results. Over time, she learned that her job was not to run the business but to lead the team. Once leadership became the focus, turnover decreased, the customer experience improved, and the business grew.In Lessons from the Drive-Thru: Real Life Wisdom for Frontline Leaders, Monica uses stories from behind the counter to illustrate the power of true servant leadership. Both new and experienced leaders will learn how to:Shift the focus from “me” to “we” and watch the team thrive while the business grows.Discover the power of using uniqueness to lead with ease, authenticity, and vulnerability.Realize the potential to impact the lives of those of team members.Anticipate the unexpected and persevere with grace.

Lisa discusses three popular books that, in the fall of 2023, have been released on the screen – either as a movie or a limited series. She discusses Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus, All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr and Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann. Lisa delves into each movie and how it compares to the book. Time Magazine says the limited series of All The Light We Cannot See is a simplistic version of the book. The Daily Beast calls Mark Ruffalo's accent abominable. Lisa and Kirsten Plonner discussed All the Light We Cannot See on this episode and Kirsten didn't like the way the book ended. Still, the limited series has an entirely different ending, which Lisa discusses in today's episode.  Lessons in Chemistry is available on Apple TV and a new episode drops on Fridays. Lisa discussed Lessons in Chemistry on an episode of the podcast here. In Lessons in Chemistry, there were some dramatic changes from characters form the book to the show. For instance, one character Harriet was an aging housewife, but in the limited series, they change her to a young African American attorney. Vulture Magazine says that the show introduces a marginalized character and marginalizes her story.  Killers of the Flower Moon is now on the big screen and there is some debate about the age of the actors and this article delves into that topic.  CNN discusses the length of the movie. For more information, find Lisa on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and her website. *The book titles mentioned include affiliate links. You can support the podcast by purchasing a book with the links because the podcast receives a small commission. 

This week, Paul reads some of the recent essays from his Substack. In "Why Talking About Money and Happiness Matters” he reflects on the reasons Bono, Jonah Hill, and Brian Cox have all, in the past few months, engaged in public discussion on the nature of success and what it can and can't do for us. In "Lessons from a Freshman Pimple,” Paul recalls the devastating experience of an early high school face blemish and why seeking others' approval can lead us to bad decisions. In "The Real Reason They Call it F-You Money,” he describes the mind games new money plays on its owner and why we must understand how money can help us get what we want from life (and not the other way around). ✍

Hello Mighty Companions, In Lessons 100 through 107, Jesus shares with us wonderful new ideas, some even surprising, to ponder. Sin and pain are but illusions and are not necessary. We have an unnecessary fear of God that prevents us from experiencing His joy. And we can choose to bypass these illusions anytime we like to discover the truth beneath. Through the practice of frequent meditation, as these lessons are teaching us, we can find our hidden joy, happiness, peace, security, and love of our True Selves. Once the truth about ourselves is discovered, we can bring it back into our daily walk of joy within the world. Many Blessings,Rev. Paul---Your Donation Helps to Support our Ministry! Thank you for your generosity so we may continue to bring these videos to you.MiraclesOne - www.miraclesone.org

After her torture at the hands of her father's agents in "Fatal Flaws" Isra is summoned to speak to Nathaniel about the ordeal and her attitude to Dex Island.In “Lessons in Lying”, interlude 5 of The Dex Legacy you can hear  ·      Kelsey Griffin as Isra·      Chris Gregory as Nathaniel Dex·      Emily Inkpen as Auto With other voices by members of the castThe Dex Legacy is written by Emily InkpenThe original score is by Allen Stroud.Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories You can find out more by about us by visiting our website at https://www.thedexlegacy.com/You can follow us on twitter where we post as https://twitter.com/thedexlegacyAnd Instagram where you'll find us at https://www.instagram.com/thedexlegacyOur Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/thedexlegacySupport The Dex Legacy on Ko-Fi herehttps://ko-fi.com/thedexlegacyaudiodramaWatch out for merchandise, events and other goodies associated with the show, all available to buy via our Ko-Fi page.We would like to thank everyone who has left reviews or rated the Dex Legacy so far.  We always appreciate new reviews and ratings  which you can leave on Apple Podcasts / iTunes, on Podchaser or on Spotify. Learn more about our cast herehttps://www.thedexlegacy.com/cast If you would like to comment on the show or ask questions you can contact us via social media or by email at office@alternativestories.com - please mark you email The Dex Legacy. Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/thedexlegacyaudiodrama)

Greetings Mighty Companions, In Lessons 45 through 51 we are given yet another set of very powerful lessons, plus a recap of the first five lessons put in simple, easy to understand language. As we continue to learn how to go within and reach the mind of God within us, we will also learn how powerful His presence is. Each personal experience with the light of God within, gifts us with a strength we have never known before. The strength comes in the feeling of safety, surety, certainty, calmness, peace, and relaxation. We begin to realize that we truly have nothing to fear - ever! How wonderful it is to learn that we can go within and be healed within five, ten or fifteen minutes of practice. It is quite possible to heal depression, anxiety, worry, and stress within a few minutes as opposed to days or weeks of waiting it out. We truly are not victims of the world we experience! Many Blessings,Rev. Paul

Our fall fly fishing trip to Montana was one of the best on record. The previous year was a bust. In fact, we wondered if we should even return to Montana in the fall, whether our honey holes and favorite rivers were only memories. In Lessons from Our Fall Fly Fishing Trip to Montana, we … Continue reading "Episode 258: Lessons from Our Fall Fly Fishing Trip to Montana" The post Episode 258: Lessons from Our Fall Fly Fishing Trip to Montana appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

A year after being fired by his own charity for criticizing Black Lives Matter, Nick Buckley MBE returns to the #SWYSI sofa to discuss his new book: Lessons In Courage: How I Fought Back Against Cancel Culture and Won. In Lessons in Courage, Buckley argues that in our febrile cultural climate we increasingly need people to be courageous and to do what is right, not what is convenient or acceptable to fashionable ideologues. Buckley sets out a series of lessons learned throughout his life, not having realized that he was in training for a life-defining battle. These are the tough but inspiring lessons he wants to offer the next person to face an angry and intolerant mob and to others who self-censor or hold back for fear of drowning in turbulent waters. Further details and to order the book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lessons-Cour... --------------- SUBSCRIBE: If you are enjoying the show, please subscribe to our channel on YouTube (click the Subscribe Button underneath the video and then Click on the Bell icon next to it to make sure you Receive All Notifications) AUDIO: If you prefer Audio you can subscribe on itunes or Soundcloud. Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-923838732 itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/s... SUPPORT/DONATE: "So What You're Saying Is.." is still very new and to continue to produce quality programming we need your support. Your donations will help ensure the show not only continues but can grow into a major online platform challenging the cultural orthodoxies dominant in our institutions, public life and media. PAYPAL/ CARD PAYMENTS - ONE TIME & MONTHLY: You can donate in a variety of ways via our website: http://www.newcultureforum.org.uk/#do... It is set up to accept one time and monthly donations. ABOUT THE SHOW: So What You're Saying Is... (SWYSI) is a weekly discussion show with experts and significant figures from the political, cultural and academic worlds. The host is Peter Whittle (@PRWhittle), Founder & Director of The New Culture Forum, a Westminster-based think tank that seeks to challenge the cultural orthodoxies dominant in the media, academia, and British culture / society at large. JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Web: http://www.newcultureforum.org.uk F: https://www.facebook.com/NCultureForum/ Y: http://www.youtube.com/c/NewCultureForum T: http://www.twitter.com/NewCultureForum (@NewCultureForum)

In Lessons from Plants (Harvard University Press, 2021), Dr. Beronda Montgomery connects the science of plants to the behavior of people. She unpacks how their ability to who they are, where they are, and what they are supposed to do translates into good leadership. In the interview, Dr. Montgomery leads us on a quest for societal change through an understanding of plant physiology and ecology. We unexpectantly venture into applying her expertise to the transformation we hope to see in academia. Plants are fascinating. Society has a lot to learn. Dr. Montgomery ends the conversation with wisdom about how our a priori that plants should successfully grow needs to transfer to how we see every individual human. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Lessons from Plants (Harvard University Press, 2021), Dr. Beronda Montgomery connects the science of plants to the behavior of people. She unpacks how their ability to who they are, where they are, and what they are supposed to do translates into good leadership. In the interview, Dr. Montgomery leads us on a quest for societal change through an understanding of plant physiology and ecology. We unexpectantly venture into applying her expertise to the transformation we hope to see in academia. Plants are fascinating. Society has a lot to learn. Dr. Montgomery ends the conversation with wisdom about how our a priori that plants should successfully grow needs to transfer to how we see every individual human. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society

In Lessons from Plants (Harvard University Press, 2021), Dr. Beronda Montgomery connects the science of plants to the behavior of people. She unpacks how their ability to who they are, where they are, and what they are supposed to do translates into good leadership. In the interview, Dr. Montgomery leads us on a quest for societal change through an understanding of plant physiology and ecology. We unexpectantly venture into applying her expertise to the transformation we hope to see in academia. Plants are fascinating. Society has a lot to learn. Dr. Montgomery ends the conversation with wisdom about how our a priori that plants should successfully grow needs to transfer to how we see every individual human. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science

This week, we tackle every woman's least favorite item to shop for: Swimsuits. I share tips for making the process a little easier, and the results more successful. Grab a good book, a pair of sunglasses, and enjoy your most stylish summer ever! In Lessons from Linda, I share the story of one of my more frustrating clients--and why your everyday style really matters. In Vocab, we cover different dyeing processes from yarn dying to garment dying. In current events, I share why I'm bowing out of one of my favorite summer sales. For full links and resources from the episode, visit the shownotes at youreverydaystyle.com/episode57 Grab your FREE Swimsuit Guide to discover the best swimwear for your bodyshape. youreverydaystyle.com/swim Have a question you'd like answered in Office Hours? Email podcast@youreverydaystyle.com

Summer got you feeling hot, but looking not so hot? In this episode, I share 5 tips for staying stylish as the temperature rises. From your beauty routines to choosing the right fabrics, these tips will help you look fab all summer long. In Lessons from Linda, I share the story of a woman who put off working with me, until she just couldn't anymore. In Vocab, we cover the difference between tees, tops, shirts and blouses. We're also kicking off a brand-new segment called Fashion History, and Ann Cole Lowe is our first profile. For full links and resources from the episode, visit the shownotes at youreverydaystyle.com/episode55 Grab your FREE Mini Capsule Wardrobe Guide, and make 30 outfits out of just 10 pieces. bit.ly/30from10 Have a question you'd like answered in Office Hours? Email podcast@youreverydaystyle.com

It's a very special Mother's Day edition of the Everyday Style School Podcast! In this episode, I share lessons I've learned from my mom, and some of our listeners share style lessons they learned from their moms, too. In Lessons from Linda, I share the story of a style lesson that stuck (for way too long) In Vocabulary we discuss the difference between ankle, crop, and capri pants, and then answer the question, "But where are they supposed to hit?" And in Philosophy, I share the best parenting advice I've ever received!  Your homework for this episode is to think about the style lessons you learned from your mother, and decide which to celebrate, and which to let go of. Also, think about the lessons you want your daughters to learn. Plus, there's some fun extra credit! For full links and resources from the episode, please visit the shownotes: https://youreverydaystyle.com/episode48/ Join the Everyday Style Lounge here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everydaystylegroup Grab your FREE Mini Capsule Wardrobe Guide, and make 30 outfits out of just 10 pieces https://youreverydaystyle.com/fb-mini-guide/ Have a question you'd like answered for Office Hours? Email podcast@youreverydaystyle.com 

Download a free copy of Prepare by visiting PrisonProfessors.com.   Thoughts on Self-Surrendering: Unless a person has a valid reason to postpone the surrender date, it may be best to start serving the sentence as quickly as possible. Intuitively, many people want to postpone their surrender date. In our accompanying course, available at ResilientCourses.com, we offer many examples of successful journeys through prison. Members of our team have real depth and breadth of experience. I’ve worked with more than 1,000 people that have self-surrendered. As an attorney, our partner Shon has worked on sentencing memorandums for more people than he can count. And Michael has written about and interviewed more than 1,000 people that have gone into the prison system. Our personal experience convinces us that unless there is a valid reason, it’s best to surrender to get started in prison at the soonest possible time. From the time a person becomes a target of a criminal investigation, it feels as if the person is serving time. The criminal charge interrupts an ability to earn a living. It disrupts the family and social life. It’s as if the person is serving time, but the time is not counted toward satisfying the sentence. Our team has worked with people that repeatedly request the judge to postpone the surrender date. Sometimes there are valid reasons to postpone a surrender date. For example, a person may have family or business complications to resolve. Judges have discretion to suspend the surrender date. For some people with whom we’ve worked, judges postponed a surrender date by several years. Through our courses and consulting practice, we teach from those stories. On the other hand, we’ve worked with many people that postpone their surrender to prison simply because they want to procrastinate. Those people serve time without the time counting toward the sentence. They can’t get their life together. Once they do get to prison, they realize that their fear of the unknown was the worst part. They adjust. On the other side of the journey, when they’re counting the days to be released, they always wish that they had surrendered earlier. Some realize that they wasted time by postponing their surrender. Every case is personal and individual. In some cases, it’s best to rip the band aid off and start the process of healing with an early surrender date. For people without financial resources, we recommend getting to prison as quickly as possible. Those that have complicated businesses to operate may have valid reasons to postpone their surrender.     Getting Designated: After the judge imposes sentence, a designator for the Bureau of Prisons will assign the individual to report to a particular prison. BOP policy states that: individuals ordinarily will be placed in prisons with the lowest classification rating for which the prisoner is eligible within 500 miles of his residence. Those that want to see the locations of all federal prisons may visit www.BOP.gov. The system is crowded. It may not always be possible for the BOP to designate a person to serve the sentence in an institution within 500 miles of the person’s residence. Some regions have fewer prisons than other regions. Some people may want to participate in programs that are only available in prisons outside of the region. Some people may need specialized medical care that is only available outside of the region. The First Step Act includes a provision regarding this 500-mile guideline. And people may be able to participate in programs, or advocate for themselves to influence a transfer to a specific prison. But it’s important to remember that judges sentence people “To the custody of the Attorney General,” BOP officials have enormous discretion with regard to where a person serves the sentence. If a judge authorizes a person to self-surrender, but traveling to the prison is too costly, the person has the the option of accepting free transportation through the prisoner transport system.  If the option is available, our team recommends surrendering voluntarily to prison. Avoid traveling in chains and steel cuffs if given the option.   Bringing Items into the Prison: If self-surrendering is an option, people may want to know what they can bring with them. With few exceptions, the short answer is nothing other than medical necessities and identification. Rules in the BOP apply to all facilities. Yet wardens have enormous discretion. Some wardens or staff members may authorize a person to enter the prison with sneakers, athletic apparel, medication, religious articles, wrist watches, radio, or other personal items of limited value. In our experience, however, prisons prefer people to surrender without any personal items. Those that want clarification from the prison where they’re going may want to call for clarification before surrendering. They also may download an inmate handbook from the prison by visiting the www.BOP.gov website for more clarity. Although the prison system provides the necessities for an individual to survive, it also offers access to a commissary. People with financial resources may purchase various items to ease the burdens of confinement. As with anywhere else in America, people with financial resources may have an easier adjustment. Prisoners have a right to keep legal documents in limited amounts. For that reason, it may make sense to write important phone numbers, addresses, and other information on a page and place that page in an envelope marked "Legal Material." Bring that material to the prison when surrendering. It may also make sense to put the information in a self-addressed envelope and place it in the mail the day before surrendering. This information will prove valuable when settling into the prison and setting up approved lists for phone calls, visits, and emails. Besides considering money and legal documents, consider any information from a physician that documents medical conditions. If a person is taking prescriptions, it would be wise to consult the formulary on the BOP website. The formulary will show all medications that the BOP authorizes. If the medication is not listed on the BOP formulary, it may be wise to ask a physician for a different prescription that complies with the formulary. It may also be wise to bring a 30-day supply of medication to the prison. If an individual suffers from a bad back, from weak knees, or from any ailment that prevents the individual from specific work details, from climbing stairs, or from climbing to a top bunk, get a letter from a physician. It’s best to document medical conditions in the PSR. Letters from doctors can also prove helpful. Think about steps to coordinate these letters that may be helpful prior to surrendering to prison. Prisons usually allow people to keep their eyeglasses with them when they report. Once inside the system, however, it may not be so easy to replace the eyeglasses. Those who wear eyeglasses ought to check the prison policy before they report. Ideally, they should bring two pair of durable eyeglasses with them. A spare set of eyeglasses will help a person if the primary set loses a screw or breaks.     Create a Contact Plan: Whether a person surrenders to prison voluntarily, or arrives via a law enforcement transport system, the first step will be to go through the admissions process. That process may take several hours. It’s a good idea to let a family member, friend, or attorney know that they should expect a call within 24 hours of surrendering. Even if a person doesn’t get immediate access to a telephone, he should be able to ask another person in prison to make a call to someone that can relay a message. The message should be basic: “I’m fine and I will call within a few days, or as soon as I can access the phone.” If the contact person does not receive the message, it may be because authorities locked the individual in the SHU upon arrival. On occasion, that happens because the person arrives at the prison before appropriate paperwork arrives. If no one checks on the paperwork—including the PSR, Statement of Reasons, and Judgment order—the person may languish in the SHU for several weeks. People should have an advocacy plan in place in the event that contact is not made with the support group within a day or two. Their loved ones or attorneys would be in a better position to make inquiries with the BOP to resolve the matter. A person in prison may not have access to a telephone if he is in the SHU.     Being Processed Inside: The first stop for people being admitted to prison is the Receiving and Discharge (R&D) Department. Moving through R&D is like a booking procedure. If the person has been arrested before, he will find the process familiar. Sometimes a person will be processed through R&D in fewer than two hours. Other times the booking process can take a full day. Everything depends upon staff availability and the number of people being processed at a given time. If a person surrenders in the morning voluntarily, he may be the only person being processed. In that instance, he could be on the prison compound before lunch. If a person arrives on a bus with 50 other people, he may not get to the compound for eight hours or longer. Officials will lock the prisoner inside of a holding cell that is consistent with his security score. People that have been classified as minimum-security will be held in separate holding cells from people that are going into adjacent, higher-security prisons. Once staff members lock people in the appropriate holding cells, they pass out many intake forms. Each person will need to complete the intake forms, and they become a part of the individual's Central File. The central file follows the person throughout the term in the BOP. It includes the PSR and the Judgment order provided by the court. Over the duration, staff members add various forms and reports that document progress. The case manager keeps the central file in order. People have a right to review the contents of the central file, and generally may do so after submitting a written request to the case manager. Intake forms ask the individual to identify whom the BOP should contact in case of death or emergency. They offer insight into a person's medical history. Other forms provide consent for the person to receive mail and they confirm that the person received a copy of the “Inmate Handbook.” The handbook details all of the rules, rights, and responsibilities of every person in the prison. By confirming receipt of the handbook, the person immediately becomes responsible for adhering to the rules and regulations. If a person doesn’t follow the rules, authorities will subject him to the code of disciplinary proceedings. For that reason, those that have access to the Internet should review inmate handbooks available for download through the BOP website, or through our courses at ResilientCourses.com. Besides filling out many forms, staff members will take a new mug shot of every incoming prisoner. They will record his fingerprints. They will strip search him. They will provide him with a new set of clothing. In most cases, prisoners have a choice of mailing home the clothing they wore into the institution or donating it to the prison. Prisoners who arrive at a prison wearing their own clothing would be wise not to wear anything they particularly value. In Lessons from Prison, Justin describes intake procedure in detail. Get a free copy of Lessons from Prison by visiting ResilientCourses.com. Before moving a person from R&D to the next station in the admissions journey, a series of staff members will interview each new prisoner. After reviewing the central file, a case manager will ask the prisoner whether there is any reason he feels he would be in danger if he were to mix with the general population. That may be an intimidating question. A response may be institution specific. Obviously, minimum-security camps and low-security prions have very low levels of volatility. Medium- and high-security prisons will be more volatile. People that fear for their safety do not have many options. If they have a valid reason, they may ask to check into protective custody (PC). PC is an area of the Segregated Housing Unit where inmates are kept locked in their cell for 23 hours each day and isolated from others. The living conditions and privileges are much more spartan than in the general population. Relatively few people in prison choose this option. Besides case managers, a representative from Health Services will interview each person in the holding cell. They will review the PSR and any medical records to determine whether the person has any special medical needs. Staff members from psychology and the custody departments may also ask questions. A counselor may also speak with the person before processing him into the system.     Identification (ID) Card: Once the Receiving and Discharge department processes the person, an officer will give each person his identification card. The ID includes the mug shot and registration number. People in prison are supposed to have the ID card with him any time he leaves the housing unit. If a person loses the card, staff will charge him a fee to replace it. Being without an ID card may result in a disciplinary infraction.     Admissions and Orientation (A&O) Unit: People that go to minimum-security prisons will ordinarily go directly to the camp. Those going to low-, medium-, or high-security prisons may go to unit reserved for new prisoners. They may remain in that Admissions and Orientation Unit for several days or weeks while they await placement assignment to more permanent housing quarters. While in the A&O unit, prisoners become acquainted with the prison routine. They usually are not assigned permanent jobs or quarters until after they have completed the A&O program. A&O prisoners may or may not mix with the general population outside of the unit, in the chow hall, in the recreation areas, library, or any common areas besides the individual housing units. It’s a good idea to use time in the A&O unit to gather information about routines and resources available in the prison.     Callout Sheet: Every federal prison publishes a daily printout, the Callout Sheet. The callout sheet is like a schedule of events. All people in prison have a responsibility to check the callout sheet daily. It lets the person know whether he is required to report to various departments at a given time. The callout sheet is available in the same place every day, usually by the unit officer’s desk. The callout sheet lists names in alphabetical order with the prisoner's registration number. It includes the time and location of all appointments. Staff members publish callout sheets Monday through Friday, except holidays, after the daily 4:00 p.m. census count. If the callout sheet lists an appointment—known as a callout—and the person fails to report, a staff member may write a disciplinary infraction, accusing the person of being out of bounds for missing the callout. During the A&O process, prisoners generally have callouts every day.     Admissions and Orientation Program: In the federal system, all prisoners must participate in an A&O Program. This involves a series of lectures that take place over a day or two. A specific person, like a counselor, is usually assigned to coordinate the A&O program. He coordinates staff members from various departments that come speak with the people in A&O. People may ask questions during A&O, but we’ve found it best to remain silent and listen. It’s best to get information from other people that are living in the world of confinement and get out of A&O as quickly as possible. Be cautious about asking too many questions during A&O. Although people may be curious, it’s generally not a best-practice technique to questions in a public forum. Those questions give away personal information to an experienced prisoner. Some prisoners will spread rumors, and information can prove toxic to a person’s reputation in prison. Remember the submarine metaphor. Be silent and aware while going through prison. Prior to going through the A&O process, inmates will get a handbook which includes all rules, regulations, and information concerning the operation of the prison. People in prison should study the handbook closely. They may find details that can prove helpful during the adjustment process.     Final Word: After prisoners complete the A&O program, they become a part of the general prison population. Our team likes to quote a study by Stanton Wheeler a criminologist. Dr. Wheeler suggested that prisoners come into the system with values that closely resemble the society they left behind. As prisoners move deeper into their sentences, the prisoners gradually pull away from the values of that society. They become more familiar with prison culture and adapt to the world inside. The men become "prisonized," so to speak.  They begin using the vernacular that exists in the fences and participating in activities that they otherwise would not consider. As the prisoner passes beyond the halfway point of his sentence, and starts moving closer to release, the criminologist suggested that prisoners go through another value shift. They move back in line with behavior acceptable in the society he left behind. Wheeler suggested that prisoners adapt according to this U-shaped curve. Society outside of fences is above the "U" and society inside the fences is below the "U." Stanton Wheeler published his study in 1961, but I find it just as valid today. All prisoners, theoretically, move through the U. After the prisoner leaves the A&O Unit and joins the general prison population, he must adapt to this abnormal society. The prisoner will have to make choices from options that do not exist in the world outside of fences. Ramifications follow those choices. Dilemmas present themselves every day.   Do I respond to problems in a manner that is appropriate for the society in which I live outside of prison? Do I respond to problems in a manner that is appropriate for the prison society in which I now reside? What are the ramifications of each decision I make?   Although every prisoner can control his own behavior, he cannot control the behavior of the thousands of other people serving time alongside him. In order to survive the sentence with minimal aggravation, and to grow through it, prisoners need a strong mind and a sense of balance. Our team and the lessons we provide in our courses at ResilientCourses.com offer enormous insight. We highly recommend that people learn from those courses to prepare for best outcomes. A model inmate (from the vantage point of prison administrators) is one who abides by every prison rule, who holds a full-time job—preferably in the prison factory—and asks for nothing outside the ordinary. Our experience, however, suggests that people in prison should strive for something more. Rather than offering a “how-to-live-in-prison course,” we teach people how to get best outcomes. People should use time in prison to prepare for successful lives upon release. Members of our team did not only make it through prison successfully, we got out of prison and built successful careers. Anyone can do the same if they learn to make values-based, goal-oriented decisions. We’re confident our courses can help people get best outcomes. The following chapters offer basics about living in prison and navigating obstacles. We offer vignettes with hopes of both teaching and inspiring people. Prison is different. Learn how to master it with courses we make available at ResilientCourses.com.

How to Find a Lawyer When I was 20 years old, I saw the movie Scarface, with Al Pacino. The idea of trafficking in cocaine looked exciting. I called acquaintances I had in Miami. Before long, I orchestrated sales in multiple-kilogram quantities. I coordinated people to transport cocaine across the country. Foolishly, I convinced me that since I didn’t handle the cocaine myself, I wasn’t really breaking the law. As a precaution, long before I got caught, I hired a criminal defense lawyer. But I didn’t have any idea on how what questions I ask to hire a lawyer. As a result, I gave hundreds of thousands of dollars to a lawyer who told me what I wanted to hear, rather than what I needed to hear. In my case, the result of hiring the wrong lawyer translated into a 45-year prison term. Don’t make the same mistake. Learn everything possible about the steps you should take. Learn how to find the right lawyer. My partner, Justin Paperny, describes some similar challenges. He had been working as a stockbroker and he’d never been in trouble before. In Lessons from Prison, Justin reveals some of his bad decisions. By not understanding how to hire a lawyer, he flushed tens of thousands down the drain. When he wasn’t honest with his lawyer, he put himself in a worse position, exposing him to significantly harsher punishment. Our team interacts with thousands of people that face challenges with both civil and criminal law-enforcement agencies. Perhaps a story about Darren, one of our clients, may illustrate the challenge that people face when they don’t quite know how to find a lawyer.  Hiring a Lawyer:  Darren had been in business for more than a decade and he worked with corporate lawyers extensively. He contacted our team when he realized that some of his decisions on the job were about to expose him to problems with regulatory agencies, and possibly to challenges with the Department of Justice. Darren’s problem reminded me of my own challenges. As I wrote in Lessons from Prison, I was a stockbroker at UBS when I learned that some of my decisions brought me to the attention of officials at the Securities and Exchange Commission. I knew that I needed a lawyer, but I didn’t know how to find a lawyer. When authorities like the SEC, the FCC, the FTC, or the FDA start asking questions about how to hire a lawyer.  Use Contacts:  Check with people you know who have had experience in working with criminal defense lawyers. Learn from their experiences. If you know someone who has been to prison, ask them what they heard about their experiences of working with criminal defense lawyers.  Learn about the costs before making a hiring decision.  Any defendant searching to find a lawyer may want to research the lawyer’s area of expertise. If a lawyer has extensive experience in a given area, that lawyer may be more familiar with case law, statutes, arguments, and decisions that could prove beneficial. Consider questions to ask before you speak with the lawyer. About each lawyer’s rate for billable hours, Important to know so a defendant can get an idea of how much to budget. In some cases, a lawyer may be able to resolve a plea negotiation and guilty plea in less than 100 billable hours, preparing for trial in federal court would likely require several hundred billable hours.   About the lawyer’s position on accepting a flat fee for the entire case, A flat fee may or may not serve the interest of the defendant. Every case is different. On the plus side, a defendant that has a flat fee knows exactly how much to budget. On the negative side, a lawyer that receives a flat fee may be disinclined to devote much time to the case after he is paid. About the types of cases, he or she practiced, A lawyer that specializes in defending tax cases may not be the best fit for a defendant facing criminal charges related to mail fraud that could result in the loss of liberty.   About the lawyer’s expertise in sentencing matters, More than 75 percent of the people that face charges in federal court eventually have a sentencing hearing. What level of expertise does the prospective lawyer have with sentencing in the given jurisdiction?   About the size of the lawyer’s team, A lawyer with a large team may be able to outsource work to associates or paralegals that bill at a lower hourly rate. The lawyer will have discretion, but it’s helpful to know that the lawyer is cost-conscious of a defendant’s resources.   About the lawyer’s philosophy on communication with clients, Some lawyers make themselves readily available to defendants, even providing cell-phone numbers for communication. Other lawyers prefer to work independently, leaving defendants out of the communication loop. About whether the lawyer would be receptive to accepting a 5-hour retainer to get started, just to see if a good fit exists for a productive working relationship. Some lawyers will not get started on a case without a minimum retainer. In federal cases, that initial retainer often exceeds $50,000. As Jim experienced, it’s difficult to make an assessment on an initial free consultation. If you’re searching to find a lawyer, create a plan. To the extent that it’s possible, create a series of questions that will help you gauge whether the attorney is the right fit for you. It’s important to be honest about your current situation and what you expect. If you go into a meeting with a lawyer and minimize your conduct, you may set yourself up for a bad outcome. Brian, for example, was a director with a large financial services company. His employer had an insurance policy for “officers and directors.” The policy would pay legal fees for people in specific positions. When federal authorities indicted Brian, he hired an experienced white-collar criminal defense attorney that would send all bills to the insurance company. The law firm launched a scorched-earth defense strategy, and quickly burned through the $500,000 cap on legal fees. When that insurance bill expired, the lawyers told Brian that he should plead guilty and that he would be responsible for the remainder of his bill—which amounted to an additional $75,000. “I always knew that at the end of the day, I was going to plead guilty,” Brian told me. “When I went to find a lawyer, I went along with what they said. They wanted to contest every document. But every time they read a document, they charged exorbitant fees. There bills showed that I was burning through more than $20,000 on legal fees some days.” If it’s true that Brian knew he would eventually plead guilty, when he looked to find a lawyer, he may have been better suited to find an attorney with a strong track record of making great plea deals. At the end of the day, any defendant that needs to learn how to find a lawyer should follow the path that Darren pursued. To the extent possible, use contacts to ascertain the expertise, honesty, and competence of lawyers with regard to specific types of cases, in a specific jurisdiction. Approach those lawyers with a list of questions that will help you determine if you think that you work well together. To the extent possible, ask the lawyer to accept a limited engagement to test the waters. Most importantly, make certain that you have the financial resources available to support the decision you make.

Welcome to Season 2! We will talk a lot this season about blooming into your best self so you can be the light the world needs.We introduce 2 new segments this season, Pop the Culture and Lessons in Bloom. In this segment, Pop the Culture I share my opinion and thoughts about current events happening in culture, society, and media. In Lessons in Bloom, I use this section to share about topics facing millennials in our day to day and issues our generation has to overcome. From losing Kobe, Australian brush fires, and COVID 19, it feels like we just need a reset in 2020. In this episode, we talk about finding your purpose and 5 steps you can take to get there. Finding purpose and pursuing your passion is better with friends. This season we will focus on developing and strengthening our Full Bloom community. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to rate, subscribe, and review this podcast.

In Lessons #29 and #30, we looked at the characteristics of Kingdom citizens as presented in the Beatitude virtues.  This lesson is about the function of Kingdom citizens!  After we have entered onto "The Highway to Happiness," we have a responsibility to the insipid, dark world around us.  What is that responsibility as followers of Christ?  We are to "Shake and Shine"!  We are called by Him to be the salt and light of the world!  We are to be salt for a corrupt world and light for a confused world.  To put our Christian responsibility in two words, we are to INFLUENCE and ILLUMINATE. Lord, shake on me Thy savory salt, 'til I am ready to burst! Fill me so full with righteousness that others for Thee will thirst. Shine on me Thy radiant light so I almost seem to glow; Help me, Lord, guide others to Thee, so Thy Truth they also might know. O Lord, make me salty!  O Lord, make me shine! Use me, dear Saviour, for Thy glory divine. O Lord, make me salty!  O Lord, make me bright! May I create thirst, and guide men to Thy Light!                                                                                                                     Katherine Caldwell  

How do babies learn to crawl, walk, and run? In this podcast, we talk about learning with Dr. Vanessa Simmering. She's a Senior Research Scientist in Learning Solutions and studies learning and development. Last year, she wrote about how babies learn to walk. In "Lessons from Learning to Walk," Simmering shared three ideas about the foundations of learning and how they relate to "higher-order" skills like social interactions and language development. For this podcast, we also discuss the Stroop Color and Word Test (try it here), crystallized versus fluid intelligence, and the Dynamic Systems Theory of learning. Joining us on the podcast are Gunter Maris (listen to his interview on The Wiring of Intelligence), Michael Yudelson, Kristin Stoeffler, and Saad Khan. They share their views on learning and intelligence. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of ACT, Inc. Visit https://actnext.org/research-and-projects/podcast-ep-9-what-is-learning/ to read a transcript of the show.  

In this Episode, we're talking Style Rules--7 you can break, and 3 you should follow. In Lessons from Linda, I'm sharing the story of the Linda who called style frivolous--I respectfully disagree! Our Word of the Week is Chelsea boot--this is a style you should probably have in your fall/winter wardrobe. In Current Events, we discuss the statement earring trend--is it dead, or still going strong? In the Everyday Style Lecture, we talk about style rules--which ones you should ditch, and which you should follow! Join the Everyday Style Lounge on Facebook to stay connected.  For links and resources from the show, visit the episode website 

In Lessons from the Killing Fields: Resolving Racial Conflict in the World, Knight Sor discusses his life and how science and he became a global peacemaker who loves quantum physics. Knight Sor serves as a conciliation specialist with the United States Department of Justice – Community Relations Service (CRS). In this capacity, he assists advocacy & civil rights groups, schools & universities, law enforcement jurisdictions, and diverse communities in responding to intergroup tension or specific acts of intolerance. Knight is a naturalized U.S. citizen, having emigrated as a refugee from war-torn Cambodia in 1979; he spent his critical childhood years in the Khmer Rouge concentration camp, where about 80 percent of his family had been killed, whether through execution or starvation. He studied physics and American history at Penn State and then international relations at the University of Denver – Joseph Korbel’s School of International Politics, where he received recognition for his graduate thesis on South Africa as a race-based state which led him to his current profession as a peacemaking conciliation specialist. As a peacemaker, Knight Sor has worked with diverse communities that are in conflict not only in the U.S., but also in Germany, Cambodia, and South Africa with the end goal of helping communities resolve conflict, improve relations, and foster cooperation through trust building. This means having to work with all kinds of people and controversial groups to protect and preserve individual First Amendment and/or their natural rights. Although he’s not religious, he subscribes to the Buddhist notion that In the End, only three things matter: How much you love, How gently you live, and How gracefully you let go of things not meant for you.

We’re going right back to the beginning and we’re going to learn about ourselves in the process! Welcome to Buffy Season 7 and Angel Season 4! We’re almost done with Buffy eps and we’re not crying, you’re crying! In “Lessons” we are re-world building, as Buffy returns to the newly re-opened Sunnydale High, still inconveniently located on top of the Hellmouth. In LA, Angel is still underwater and Cordelia is missing, but Wesley and Lila have their best moments, maybe ever, and We. Are. Loving. It!

Palapalooza welcomes Arizona based post hardcore band "In Lessons". Mitch, Nick, Pat and Noah chat with Troy about music, and go unplugged for the first time as a band for two original bands. Check out In Lessons on all digital platforms, and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

How did "the talk" go with our parents? Listen and find out... This episode also featured pillow mumbling with Manny, moobs, Donald Trump Dick, Will Smith, the number 22, and defining "vanilla" sex. We hope you enjoy! Major appreciation to In Lessons featuring their song "Idle Hands" in our episode. Show them some love and visit them at reverbnation.com/inlessons or get free downloads with purchases from their merch site at inlessons.bandcamp.com. Have Facebook? Just find them at Facebook.com/inlessons. Their EP releases this May so you know what to do. Also visit them on iTunes, Spotify, and Apple Music. As always, thank you to Ono Mafemi for "If you don't mind" being used as our theme song!

In "Lessons", Sunnydale High has reopened and Buffy is aprehensive about Dawn's freshman year. Rightly so, because as Buffy creepily stalks the hallways, her younger sister is attacked by ghosts. When the Slayer follows her to the basement, she finds a basketcase Spike hiding there. Kristen and Mike discuss this season's upgraded technology, the uninspired baddies, and the mind-blowing ending. In "Beneath You", a Tremors-like worm is burrowing through the streets of Sunnydale, targeting innocent Nancy. As the depleted Scoobies assemble, a seemingly sane Spike arrives to offer his help. Anya confesses to turning Nancy's ex into a giant worm. So when Spike accidently stabs non-worm Ronnie, the guilt forces him into a confession. Kristen and Mike examine Spike's reaction (or lack thereof) to his Season 6 misdeeds, and offer ideas to fix the Spike-sanity-switch.

Digital advertising is a powerful medium. Not only can you target complex demographics and leverage a niche, but you can track results better than ever. Never has it been easier to answer questions like, "How are people finding me?" "What ads increase sales?" Tom Ray, author of Branding is Out Results are In: Lessons for the LOCAL Advertiser, talks with us about a healthy marketing mix and effectively selling advertising to the local buyer.

In Lessons of Redemption, Kevin Shird, co-founder and president of the Mario Do Right Foundation, tells his life story, from the tough streets of Baltimore City, through several years in federal prison, to rebirth as a community leader championing substance abuse prevention and helping children of addicted parents."I want people to know that you don't have to be defined by your mistakes," says Shird. "You can turn your life around and become a positive member in society. I did."Recorded On: Wednesday, July 23, 2014