Podcasts about Internal

The Human Equation with Joe Pangaro – America's adversaries understand this. Nations like China, Russia, and Iran have long believed that Western decadence and internal division will eventually weaken the United States beyond repair. They see a culture obsessed with outrage, fragmented by identity politics, and increasingly unwilling to defend the values that once made it strong. They see...

What is the last internal shift before Twin Flame Union? I'll first share some of the important shifts that can happen as you move through the Twin Flame journey, before revealing the final shift that happens before Union. If you're experiencing silence, detachment, or a major change in your connection, this may help you understand what's happening beneath the surface.❤️ Fast-track your twin flame union with our program Twin Flame Reunion Fast Track

Brady talks with former Seattle Mariners infielder and current team broadcaster Ryon Healy about the internal conversations for players at the end of a season, how accountability is achieved in 2026, leadership styles and the M's clubhouse and more, including the work of MLB hitting coaches. The Mariners are 72-81 with nine games left. To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance. Calling all Mariners fans: Refuse to Lose Territory is your new home for Mariners analysis all year round. Subscribe on Youtube today. Part of the Foul Territory Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most goals don't fail because they're too big. They fail because of what happens in your head the first time you fall short.The guy making $1M a year misses a target and blames the system. The guy making $100K misses the same target and blames himself.Same result. Completely different outcome.One keeps moving. The other gets stuck.After training thousands of reps and setting goals across sales, coaching, and entrepreneurship for over a decade, I've watched this pattern repeat itself over and over.In this episode, I break down the 3 principles that separate people who guess at success from people who build toward it consistently.What we cover:• Why ambitious goals can actually make you perform worse• Negative momentum vs. positive momentum• Secret #1: Internal integrity — keeping promises to yourself• Secret #2: Decrease expectations, increase effort• How I closed 27 accounts in one day by focusing on inputs instead of outputs• Secret #3: The law of compounding• Why success isn't linear — and why 4–10 years is a more realistic timeline• The math behind turning $100K into $1M in 4 years with 5% monthly growth• The 1% per week challengeIf you've ever set a massive goal, fallen short, and started questioning whether you're capable of reaching it, this episode is for you.TIMESTAMPS00:00 — The guru problem nobody talks about00:53 — Why $1M earners and $100K earners think differently01:18 — Negative momentum: the goal that backfires02:18 — Positive momentum: the goal that compounds03:08 — The 3 secrets to guarantee results03:28 — Secret 1: Internal vs. external integrity05:48 — Secret 2: Decrease expectations, increase effort09:46 — How I closed 27 accounts in one day10:23 — Secret 3: The law of compounding11:36 — The $100K to $1M in 4 years case study13:10 — The 1% per week challengeCONNECTInstagram: @nicknsalesYouTube: @nicknsalesNew episodes of the Rainmaker Podcast every week.

If you've ever wondered how to run effective meetings when everyone in the room seems to work differently, this episode is for you. Some people get energy from a meeting the moment it starts. Ideas come out as they talk, and the room moves with them. Others need quiet beforehand just to get their thinking straight, and being put on the spot leaves them scrambling to catch up. In the last episode of The Leaders Kitbag, I talked about internal versus external processing (thinking), and why quiet people in meetings are often contributing more than it looks like on the surface. This episode builds on that. Because once you understand the difference, you can actually use it, not just to manage yourself better, but to run effective meetings that work for everyone in the room. External processors think out loud. Internal processors think first, then speak. Neither is better, but each one struggles in a different type of meeting, and I share a story from early in my consultancy career about working alongside someone who processes information in the opposite way to me, and what that taught me about running effective meetings that give people the room they need to think. In this episode, you will learn how to run effective meetings, including: The difference between internal and external processors, and why neither approach is better Why meetings sprung on people with no agenda or pre-read undermine meeting effectiveness for internal processors What internal processors can do to give themselves thinking time before a meeting starts Why external processors are genuinely useful for generating ideas, and what they're doing for everyone else while they talk A practical way to think about who needs the pre-read and who needs the room, so you can run more effective meetings whatever the mix of personalities Ben's Key Takeaway At its heart, this episode is about how to run effective meetings when the people in the room process information differently. We tend to run meetings as if everyone thinks the same way, but they don't. External processors think by talking, and having them in the room early is genuinely useful, they generate energy and momentum, and while they're talking, they're buying thinking time for everyone else too. Internal processors need the opposite. They think first, then speak, and a meeting with no agenda and no warning puts them on the back foot before it's even started. Giving them the outcome, the agenda, and anything to read in advance means they walk in having already done some of the thinking, and it makes a real difference to meeting effectiveness. If you're running a meeting, think about who needs the pre-read and who needs the room. And if you're in one, stop trying to think and speak like the person next to you. Play to how you actually process information, not how everyone else seems to. That's really what learning how to run effective meetings comes down to. Want to learn more about how to be a leader? Learning how to run effective meetings is exactly the kind of practical skill we work on inside my 'Leader in Me' programme. The dates for the 2027 cohort are now open, starting in January. There are just 22 places, and the last two cohorts sold out within four weeks. If you're ready to: Build confidence and capability as a leader Break free from firefighting and become more proactive Learn how to inspire your team and deliver results… Find out more and secure your place on the programme here.

Brian Hoyer joins the show to discuss what his takeaways are from Week 1 for the Patriots. Would he still give Romeo Doubs the ball first now that A.J. Brown is out? And is Drake Maye fighting an internal battle to make big plays?

How can leaders build organizations that remain responsive and successful through constant disruption? Kevin sits down with Ron Robinson to explore what makes a company resilient in the face of economic uncertainty, social change, climate events, and rapidly evolving technology. Ron explains why leaders must look beyond financial results and strengthen four interconnected areas of the business: finances, operations, employees, and customers. They discuss how involving employees in budgeting, problem-solving, recruiting, and process improvement can reduce costs, increase responsiveness, and create greater ownership throughout the organization. Ron also introduces the value of internal mastermind groups, where employees closest to the work meet regularly to share knowledge, identify improvements, and respond more quickly to challenges. Ron's Story: Ron Robinson is the author of Practices of Resilient Companies: Overcome Disruption with Compassion, Collaboration and Knowledge. He has consulted with and helped turn around enterprises ranging from Fortune 500 companies to mid-size organizations to startups. He has presented to audiences as large as 3,000 and facilitated groups as large as 300 participants. http://www.ronspeaking.com/ http://ronspeaking.substack.com/ Book Recommendations Practices of Resilient Companies by Ron Robinson On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder Like this? Leadership Resilience with Ama Marston Resilience Beyond Crisis with Lynn Perry Wooten Timestamps 0:00 Why organizations, not just people, need resilience 0:42 Housekeeping and the podcast action guide 1:29 Introducing Ron Robinson 2:15 Why Ron wrote the book 3:18 Organizational vs. individual resilience 3:51 The four disruptors 8:00 The four parts of every business 11:05 Strengthening finances through employees 13:12 Mastermind groups fix a low-margin company 15:22 Recruiting and retention 17:28 Customers, AI, and the human touch 19:18 Scorecards: how to measure resilience 23:04 Internal masterminds: Toyota and Honda 26:03 What Ron is reading 26:53 Where to learn more about Ron 27:27 The most important question: now what? ---

CAPTION  1865 CALCUTTABRICS Summit Highlights Internal Geopolitical FracturesMelik Kaylan, co-host Gordon Chang: Kaylan and Chang analyze the BRICS summit in India, characterizing the bloc as an incoherent coalition marked by deep internal rivalries, particularly between China and India. Kaylan explains that while member nations grandstand against Western policies in the Middle East, they lack real unified operational strength. Turning to Turkey, Kaylan argues President Erdoğan pursues neo-Ottoman expansionism across Syria, North Africa, and the Horn of Africa to distract from severe domestic economic weakness. Chang adds that Erdoğan reversed his prior support for Uyghurs to secure Chinese financial backing. (10)

Navigating Internal Politics explores how leaders can recognize informal influence, handle workplace politics, avoid gossip and alliances, and protect their professional credibility. Learn how to navigate organizational power without sacrificing your principles or becoming part of the political game.Host: Paul FalavolitoConnect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTubeView my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.comBooks by Paul FalavolitoThe 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFGThe Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1PfThe 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8yThe Leader's Book of Secrets: http://bit.ly/4oeGzCIRed Key Leadership®: https://bit.ly/3SoKrpO

Pakistan Freaks Out on BRICS, ASIA CUP | Internal Conflicts | Arzoo Kazmi, Sanjay Dixit

Newly released 9/11 records suggest officials had serious concerns about toxic contamination around Ground Zero while New Yorkers and first responders were being reassured that the air was safe.Internal documents also show officials discussing potential legal liability connected to toxic exposure.Trump sparked controversy after appearing to fall asleep during the Pentagon's 25th anniversary 9/11 ceremony; the White House says he was “solemnly reflecting.”Trump proposed a $5,000 payment for American adults if Republicans retain control of Congress, despite major unanswered questions about funding and congressional approval.AI safety becomes one of the episode's biggest stories as Anthropic's Dario Amodei, Sam Altman, Demis Hassabis and others warn that increasingly autonomous systems may require serious safeguards.Anthropic researchers have gone even further, publicly discussing non-trivial risks of catastrophic AI outcomes.Trump dismisses many of those concerns and argues that winning the global AI race should take priority.Mitch McConnell returns to the Senate after roughly three months away following a serious fall, hospitalization and rehabilitation.Elon Musk threatens legal action over Alex Gibney's new documentary Musk, particularly over suggestions involving Starlink and the 2024 election.Mariska Hargitay hosts the Emmys.Stephen Colbert returns to late night as a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live!Netflix, Amazon and YouTube form a new lobbying alliance as Washington increases scrutiny of streaming costs and sports fragmentation.Prime Video adds short-form news clips as streaming services increasingly chase TikTok-style viewing habits.Apple releases iOS 27 with the long-awaited Siri AI overhaul.Waymo launches driverless rides in Las Vegas as the robotaxi race continues expanding nationwide. LINKShttps://instagram.com/itsnewstoushttps://tiktok.com/@itsnewstous Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The following article of the Professional Services industry is: 'Policyholder Experience: Why Internal Culture Matters' by Karina Serrano, Culture and Development Manager, HDI Seguros México. 

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Trump's attacks on BRICS have backfired, forcing China, India, and Russia closer together. The Global South-led organization held a summit in New Delhi, where leaders discussed plans to challenge the US dollar system, by connecting new payment systems using local currencies. Ben Norton explains. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feQmxuMB2xw Topics 0:00 Rise of BRICS 1:04 BRICS summit in New Delhi 2:52 China and India improve relations 5:10 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) 7:28 BRICS challenges US dollar system 9:32 Local currency payment systems 14:13 Debates about replacing US dollar 16:19 Central banks stockpile gold 17:43 Gold overtakes US Treasuries in reserves 18:40 Trump threatens BRICS 19:10 Trump's aggression against India 20:29 US strategy to recruit India against China 23:28 Modi, BJP, and Congress 25:41 US attacks on BRICS backfire 27:18 India-Russia relations 29:40 BRICS+: 10 members and 10 partners 30:28 BRICS: 56% of world population 30:51 BRICS: 44% of global GDP 31:56 BRICS overtakes G7 in economy 33:21 Indonesia's PM Prabowo 33:55 Ethiopia's PM Abiy Ahmed 34:35 Vietnam participates in BRICS summit 35:52 Malaysia's PM Anwar supports Iran 37:20 India balances between Iran and Israel 38:27 Internal conflict: UAE attacks Iran 39:43 BRICS agrees to joint statement 40:46 Reform of UN Security Council 42:32 US unilateralism strengthens BRICS 43:12 Outro

Could the United States actually invade Canada, or is that headline pure political fiction? In this lesson, we break down the vocabulary, grammar, and sensational language used in international news predictions to help you sharpen your English comprehension.✅ Book a 1 on 1 conversation with me: https://americanenglishwithbrent.as.me/You will get: Extended Conversation: More time to speak naturally and practice real-life English.Personal Feedback: Direct corrections on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.Video Recording: Watch your lesson again to review your progress.Full Transcript: Get written text of our call to study new words and phrases.1. Do you reckon (Phrase): Do you think or believe something?: Do you reckon it will rain during our son's football game?2. Internal strife (Noun): Fighting or arguing inside a group, family, or country.: The company had internal strife when the managers could not agree on the new work rules.3. Hypergamy (Noun): Marrying someone who has more money or a higher social rank than you.: In many old stories, hypergamy happens when a poor farmer marries a rich queen.4. Suitable mate (Noun): A good and right partner for marriage or a romantic relationship.: My daughter loves reading, so a suitable mate for her would be someone who also enjoys books.5. Tendencies (Noun): Habits or things that a person usually does.: When my husband is tired, he has tendencies to forget where he put his car keys.6. Productive member of society (Noun phrase): A person who works, helps others, and does good things for their community.: Teaching children to share helps them become a productive member of society.7. Get laid (Verb phrase): A casual way to say having sex with someone.: After working hard all week, the young man went to a party hoping to get laid.8. Conscription (Noun): A law that says people must join the military.: Because of conscription, my grandfather had to leave his farm and join the army.9. Colonize (Verb): When one country takes control of another land and sends its people to live there.: Many years ago, countries from Europe sailed across the sea to colonize new lands.10. Western Hemisphere (Noun): The half of the Earth that has North America and South America.: If you travel from Japan to Brazil, you are flying to the Western Hemisphere.11. Soft power (Noun): Getting what you want from other countries through culture, art, or business, not by fighting.: American movies and music are s of soft power because people all over the world enjoy them.12. Alberta (Noun): A large province (part of a country) in western Canada known for mountains and oil.: We took our kids on a camping trip to Alberta to see the beautiful Rocky Mountains.13. Violent populism (Noun phrase): A political movement where ordinary people use fighting or anger to get what they want from leaders.: The peaceful protest sadly turned into violent populism when people started breaking store windows.14. Survey (Noun or Verb): Questions you ask many people to learn what they think.: At work, I filled out a survey about what kind of coffee we should buy for the office.15. Planting the seeds (Idiom): Doing something small now that will grow or become something big later.: By teaching my children to save their coins, I am planting the seeds for them to be good with money.16. Bombastic (Adjective): Using big and loud words to sound very important, but with little real meaning.: The boss gave a bombastic speech about his great ideas, but he never actually fixed our computers.17. Gregarious (Adjective): Very friendly and enjoying the company of other people.: My gregarious aunt always talks to everyone at the grocery store and makes new friends.

Amazon is being sued by the FTC and 22 states across the entire US, alleging that Amazon has purposefully deceived third-party sellers regarding how their advertising auction system works. In this episode, Dave goes through the court fillings and press release by the FTC. As a seller, you should be very upset.  Timestamps  00:00 - Introduction 02:14 - Details of the FTC's allegations 06:02 - How Amazon's auction system has deceived sellers  12:13 - Internal documents from Amazon  16:04 - Potential impact  19:56 - What this means for Amazon 21:52 - Implications for Amazon sellers  

Replay of Episode 178, originally published April 22, 2026.We are re-running this one because it is the question we get asked moston internal pen test debriefs: of everything on the list, what actuallyslows an attacker down? Spencer and Tyler answer it from the attackerside, using what has and has not stopped them on real engagements.What's covered:- Application control done right, including where ThreatLocker and WDAC  actually block a payload and where they get bypassed- MFA, the Protected Users group, and least privilege as attacker-facing  controls rather than compliance checkboxes- Why mismanaged admin privileges and service accounts remain the fastest  route from foothold to domain admin- Network segmentation and zero trust, and what separates a real  implementation from a diagram- Deception techniques and EDR baselining for catching activity that  looks legitimateIf you are deciding where the next dollar of your security budget goes,this is the episode that tells you what attackers hope you skip.Blog: https://offsec.blog/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cyberthreatpovTwitter: https://x.com/cyberthreatpovFollow Spencer on social ⬇Spencer's Links: https://spenceralessi.comWork with Us: https://securit360.com | Find vulnerabilities that matter, learn about how we do internal pentesting here.

The discussion with Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS focused on why websites often attract high traffic but fail to convert that into sales, highlighting issues like confusing navigation, unclear offers, and lack of trust signals. John emphasized the importance of SEO and targeted keywords for driving the right kind of traffic that is more likely to convert 00:29:58. Carol and Celese stressed the need for an easy, streamlined purchasing process and understanding user behavior to minimize drop-off points 00:33:00 00:35:11. Participants emphasized using analytics and A/B testing to regularly refine content and calls to action for better conversion rates 01:04:04. The group agreed that clarity, trust, and simplicity are key factors in turning website traffic into actual sales 01:09:06.SummarySEO Is Essential: Multiple guests, especially Celeste and John, attribute business growth and audience reach primarily to consistent SEO efforts through content, keywords, and high-authority backlinks (Celeste at 06:10, John at 03:38).Content & Relevance: Content specifically targeting transactional keywords and providing clear, relevant information converts better. Consistency and updating content regularly are emphasized (Celeste at 35:40).Technical Elements: Secure sites (HTTPS), user-friendly navigation, fast load times, and mobile responsiveness are critical for both SEO and user trust (43:12).Analytics: Using tools like Google Analytics or Fathom Analytics to track user paths, page popularity, and drop-off points enables continual optimization (01:09:56).Trust Factors: Payment options, clarity on pricing, and visible security all influence both SEO ranking (indirectly) and actual conversions.Who is This For?This episode is for small business owners, entrepreneurs, web designers, marketers, and anyone interested in understanding why their website might generate traffic but not convert visitors into sales. It's especially valuable for those seeking actionable SEO insights and practical website optimization strategies.Key Moments & TimestampsIntroduction to the problem of website traffic vs. sales 00:00John introduces his podcast/radio brand and SEO focus 03:09Celeste shares her SEO success and journey from struggling entrepreneur to full-time business owner 05:05Carol introduces expertise in Shopify and Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) 11:39Discussion: Website navigation, tabs, and user experience (John, Celese, Carol) 17:52The role of ease, simplicity, and minimizing steps for conversions (Celese) 35:11Pricing transparency, payment methods, and abandoned carts 43:12Tools, analytics, and actionable next steps 01:09:56Summary roundtable: final takeaways and implementation advice (John, Celese, Carol) 01:05:46For more support, listeners are encouraged to book a call, or subscribe to upcoming training and resources.FAQsQ: Why does my website get traffic but no sales?A: Common reasons include poor navigation, too many steps at checkout, unclear offers, lack of trust signals, and disconnect between content and buyer intent (Celeste at 36:15, 43:32).Q: What's the most important SEO tactic for small business?A: Keyword research focused on what your buyers are searching for, plus consistent, clear content supported by reputable backlinks (John at 03:38, Celeste at 06:10).Q: Should links on my site open in new tabs?A: Only external links should open new tabs. Internal navigation should stay in the same tab for a seamless user experience (Celeste at 19:01, Carol at 19:49).Q: How do I know where people are dropping off my site?A: Use analytics tools to monitor page visits, bounce rates, and conversion funnels (Carol at 01:04:04).Action Steps for Favour Obasi-ikeHighlight offers/service links more clearly (CLARITY = SALES) in all call-to-action buttons and navigation (01:09:02).Refine site navigation: Ensure internal links do not open in new tabs and streamline the visitor path for ease of use (Celeste at 19:01).Request user feedback: Regularly test your website's checkout and inquiry process from multiple devices (50:30).Show payment options upfront: Add visible payment logos and ensure broad compatibility (48:13).Install/Review Analytics: Regularly review entry and exit pages to find and fix drop-off points (01:09:56).Gather client source data: Continue to ask every client how they found you, using that info to double down on winning channels (Celeste at 06:07).A/B test changes: When updating navigation, CTAs, or checkout, track the impact using metrics for ongoing improvement (Carol at 01:04:43).Educate with transparency: Update website copy and offers to set clear expectations and reduce confusion (01:09:06).Ready to Rank? Book Your SEO & Web Dev Services Today

Customer centricity in B2B sales starts with one question: are your processes helping the customer, or just helping your business hit its KPIs? Hasancan Ozyurt, Director of Sales Americas at CHT Group, joins Harry Kendlbacher to challenge how we think about customer centric selling and B2B sales strategy. Why does he believe sales should be the “voice of the customer”? What is the “Club Principle”? And what can a jewelry store in Istanbul's Grand Bazaar teach us about building customer relationships? The answers challenge some familiar ideas about proactive sales, value based selling, and what it really means to put the customer first. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 | Customer centricity vs internal KPIs 05:29 | Sales leadership and the voice of the customer 09:57 | The Club Principle and customer experience 12:47 | Customer centric selling starts with outcomes 14:57 | Why proactive selling beats product expertise 17:58 | The Grand Bazaar lesson in partner ecosystems The conversation explores: • Why hitting your internal KPIs can still mean failing the customer • How sales can turn customer information into urgency across the wider organization • Why customer centricity is about more than saying yes • How value based selling changes when customers organize problems around their business, not your product portfolio About Hasancan Ozyurt Hasancan Ozyurt is Director of Sales Americas at CHT Group. He is leading a customer centric transformation focused on rebuilding a shared sense of urgency, aligning the wider organization around the customer, and helping sales teams create value in new ways. Connect with Hasancan on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasancan-ozyurt-463a899a/

I really don't think there's any chance anyone has talked on record about Little Mermaid's Island for as long as we have in this episode, outside of people directly involved in making it. We are the Little Mermaid's Island podcast now.  Check out http://kermitmentstuff.com/ to get your Kermitment merch! Kermitment has a Patreon! Running a podcast is deceptively expensive work, so by becoming our Patron, you help us cover those costs and allow us to do funner, cooler stuff in the future! Find out more here! Visit our website to find a link to the Kermitment Patreon and more fun stuff at http://Kermitment.com! If you can't get enough Kermitment, follow @Kermitment.com, where we'll post fun stuff and interact with our listeners! And you can follow each of us individually: Matt: @MatthewGaydos

 Leadership encompasses many required skills and mindsets, and it is always interesting to dissect the topic from fresh angles. One particularly important issue in Japan is the relationship between strategy, organisational culture and brand. Japan has hordes of managers, but not so many leaders. Managers here are often brilliant at getting the operational side humming like a finely tuned engine. Errors are eliminated, defects avoided, deadlines met and processes followed. Leadership requires all of that — plus some important additions. Leaders build the people, set the direction and create the environment in which strategy, culture and brand reinforce each other. What is the difference between management and leadership in Japan? Management keeps the machine running; leadership decides where the machine is going and develops the people who will get it there. Japanese organisations are particularly strong at operational management, consistency, quality control and execution. The problem comes when excellent management is mistaken for leadership. Leaders need to explain not only what must be achieved and how to achieve it, but also why it matters. They develop people rather than merely supervising them. This becomes increasingly important when employees are expected to contribute ideas, solve problems and respond quickly to customers. A boss who simply issues orders may achieve compliance. A leader who gives direction, explains the purpose and develops the team can create commitment. Do now: Ask yourself whether your managers are merely controlling execution or whether they are also building people and setting direction. How should leaders translate corporate strategy into action? Corporate strategy should not stop at the Executive Floor. Each level of leadership needs to translate the overall strategy into a local strategy that makes sense to its own team and customers. The CEO and Division Heads may establish the broad organisational direction, but that cannot be the end of the process. Section and team leaders should take that umbrella strategy and ask their people: "What does this mean for us?" This is where many Japanese organisations leave considerable potential untapped. Those at the coal face are closest to customers. They detect the nuances, hints and shifts occurring in the marketplace every day. Senior executives may have decades of experience, but they can also be decades removed from direct customer interaction. Their market muscle memory may no longer reflect what customers are saying today. Do now: Break the corporate strategy down with your team and create a local version that directly connects their work and customer knowledge to the organisation's larger goals. Why should employees be involved in creating local strategy? The people closest to customers often possess information senior management simply cannot see, so involving them improves both strategy and execution. Strategy becomes stronger when frontline knowledge flows upward rather than instructions only flowing downward. Instead of section heads receiving a strategy and merely distributing orders, imagine them gathering the team and collectively breaking down what the corporate direction means for their part of the business. What are customers changing? What are competitors doing differently? Where are expectations moving? What opportunities are appearing? This approach does something else as well: it gives employees ownership. There is an enormous difference between being told to execute somebody else's plan and helping to determine how your team will achieve the desired result. The overall strategic direction remains intact, but the execution benefits from current market intelligence. Do now: Consult the people closest to the action before deciding exactly how your section will execute the corporate strategy. How does leadership behaviour shape organisational culture? Culture is created by what leaders repeatedly do, tolerate, reward and encourage — not by slogans distributed from headquarters. If the culture is based on "do what you are told", creativity will inevitably be sacrificed for orthodoxy and supposedly defect-free efficiency. Busy lower-level bosses often say they have no time to coach. Instead, they bark orders and micromanage results because they are determined to avoid mistakes appearing on their record. Internal politics can make things even worse. In large organisations, senior patrons gather supporters and loyalty becomes a tax employees pay in exchange for promotion and protection. Suddenly the enemy isn't the commercial rival outside the company. It is another division whose boss happens to be your boss's competitor for the next promotion. That turns enormous amounts of organisational energy inward. Do now: Create a culture where ideas are actively sought, people are thanked for contributing and the real competitive enemy remains outside the enterprise. What does leadership have to do with corporate and personal brand? Brand is much more than the company logo or tagline; it is the accumulated experience of how people inside the organisation think, behave and work. Leadership therefore plays a direct role in determining whether the brand promise is credible. A strong internal brand is reflected in professionalism, reliability, creativity and integrity. Employees should feel that putting forward ideas is part of the brand. Being listened to should be part of the brand too. That creates a very different organisation from the old "all hands to the oars of the slave ship" model. Beating the drum harder and lashing the oar bearers may create activity, but it will not create committed people or a compelling organisational brand. Professional personal brands matter as well. Employees build reputations through how reliably, creatively and professionally they perform their work. Do now: Stop treating brand as a Marketing Department responsibility. Examine whether everyday leadership behaviour actually reinforces the brand you claim to represent. How can leaders align personal values with organisational values? Values cannot be embedded through a CEO email; middle-level leaders have to connect organisational values with what genuinely matters to individual team members. Alignment requires conversation rather than corporate broadcasting. The leader first needs to understand the values of the people in the team. What matters to them? What type of professional do they want to become? What principles guide how they approach their work? The next step is finding common ground between those personal values and the values the organisation claims to represent. When rhetoric and reality match, employees can become proud of what their company stands for. They are also more likely to invest in improving their own professional brand because self-development is encouraged rather than merely demanded. The slave ship is transformed into a volunteer corps of committed people trying to beat competitors in the marketplace. Do now: Discuss values individually with team members and identify where personal ambitions, professional standards and organisational values genuinely intersect. Bringing Strategy, Culture and Brand Together Strategy, culture and brand should not operate as three disconnected corporate initiatives. Strategy establishes where the organisation is going. Culture determines how people behave while getting there. Brand becomes the internal and external expression of what the organisation actually stands for. Leadership is the mixing agent. When leaders explain the WHY, involve people in translating enterprise strategy into local action, encourage ideas, coach their teams and align individual values with organisational values, the three elements start reinforcing each other. So how does your organisation compare? Do your people actually understand the strategy? Have they created a local extension of it based on their knowledge of customers? Does information genuinely flow from the top down and the bottom up? Are people encouraged to contribute ideas? Are they conscious of their own professional brands? And does the lived culture match the brand rhetoric? If not, there is work to do. So, how is the cocktail mixing process going down at your shop? Author Bio Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" (2018, 2021) and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012). As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across leadership, communication, sales and presentation programmes, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including three best-sellers — Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, and Japan Presentations Mastery — along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō (ザ営業), Purezen no Tatsujin (プレゼンの達人), Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō (トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう), and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā (現代版「人を動かす」リーダー). Greg also publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter, and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews, which are widely followed by executives seeking success strategies in Japan.

The Education Brief: Wednesday 9 September 2026 - Top stories include:Internal exclusions in England's secondary schools have almost tripled in just three years.The government's SEND reforms are facing some serious warning signs before beginning.England has strengthened its performance in the latest PISA international rankings.School leaders call for stronger government support to deal with AI deepfakes.Insights:1.From Teacher Quality to Teaching Quality: Instructional Productivity and Teaching Practices2.The Memory Paradox: Why Our Brains Need Knowledge in an Age of AI3.From Gradual Release of Responsibility to Gradual Release of Technology: A Case for the Staged Use of AI in Formal Education4.Interventions to Improve Connectedness, Belonging, and Engagement in Secondary Schools: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisWatching - https://www.9ine.com/watch/kcsie2026webinarListening - https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/maths-prioritising-problem-solving Reading - https://thedustytsundoku.wordpress.com/2026/07/10/were-not-doing-anything-about-inclusion-heres-why/  AI Tool - https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2026/08/gemini-in-google-classroom-is-expanding-to-users-of-all-ages-with-contextualized-Gemini-starter-prompts-for-students.html ⁠Music by Slo Pony⁠

(1) Israel Watch 9/9/26: The U.K. (England) continues it's anti-Israel policies joining other countries in banning imports from the West Bank of Judea and Samaria. Internal politics include accusations that PM Netanyahu knew of the October 7 attacks beforehand and delayed calls to IDF chief for 3 hours. Special note regarding that "gay for Gaza" activist murdered by a Muslim. (2) Leftist Propaganda: Democrat propagandists pretending to be journalists claim Patrick Havas attempted to "assassinate" Democrat gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton. Other said he "lunged" at her and had weapons. We see the FACTS that refute this false narrative. And we let Amy Acton speak for herself with screenshots from her official site and video clips of her speaking. (3) The day before the one year anniversary of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, home caregiver Heather Odum Brunton (and others) post videos celebrating what they call the "Kirkaversary" doing gunshot-to-the-neck dances. (4) But Keep Your Sense of Humor! How rare is the sighting of a moderate Democrat? How do you explain the lone male juror hold out in the Lindsay Clancy trial? And for the singles out there, if "Bad English" is a turn off then be sure not to use bad English! https://bbfohio.com

You can know what to post, have the strategy, and still sit there overthinking whether you should share it at all.Alexis Adams joins me to talk about the internal pressure that can make marketing feel harder than it needs to, from perfectionism and comparison to old patterns, self-doubt, and the tension between pushing through discomfort and recognizing when something genuinely isn't aligned.We get into:Why learning and planning can become a safer substitute for actually taking actionHow perfectionism and trying to say everything can make it harder to postHow to tell when fear is something to move through and when it may be a signal to step backWhat comparison can reveal about what you actually wantHow self-trust, confidence, and realistic boundaries shape the way you show up in your businessMarketing without internal pressure doesn't mean you'll never feel uncomfortable. It means knowing yourself well enough to understand what's driving the decision and choosing your next step intentionally.Work with AlexisWebsite: https://www.confidentlytherapy.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/confidently.alexis Alexis offers a free 30-minute audit intensive focused on the mindset, perfectionism, people pleasing, self-doubt, or boundary challenges you're working through. DM Alexis the word AUDIT to get started.

(Episode 349) Relapse in pornography or sex addiction absolutely matters, but it is often not the most fundamental threat to a relationship. The deeper crisis is what happens when relapse is followed by secrecy, lying, minimizing, withholding, or manipulation of the betrayed partner's reality. Addiction thrives in secrecy and avoidance, which is why genuine recovery must involve much more than simply stopping pornography, masturbation, or other acting-out behaviors. Sobriety without honesty can become little more than compliance or performance. Real recovery requires increasing alignment between a person's internal life, stated values, words, and actions—in other words, integrity.There is an enormous difference between a relapse that an addict voluntarily discloses and one that a betrayed partner is forced to uncover. In both cases the sexual behavior may be the same, but in the first, the addict is practicing recovery by choosing truth over secrecy, taking responsibility, using his support system, and allowing his partner access to reality. In the second, the old addictive system remains active: hide, minimize, avoid consequences, and wait to see whether she discovers the truth. When this happens repeatedly, the betrayed partner is forced into the exhausting role of detective and becomes increasingly hypervigilant because experience has taught her that if she does not investigate, she may not know what is actually happening.For trust to rebuild, the addict must increasingly become the person who proactively brings reality into the relationship rather than waiting to be questioned or caught. Internal motivation becomes visible when he tells the truth even when it is uncomfortable, seeks recovery because it reflects the man he wants to become, and stops trying to control his partner's choices by controlling the information she receives. Betrayed partners do not have to offer unlimited chances, particularly when honesty has been clearly communicated as a critical boundary. Ultimately, meaningful recovery is not simply learning how to stop acting out; it is learning how to live known—moving from secrecy to transparency, image management to accountability, compartmentalization to integrity, and manipulation of reality to genuine connection.For a full transcript of this podcast in article format, go to:   His Relapses Hurt, but Ongoing Lies and Manipulation of Reality are the Real Crisis!Learn more about Mark and Steve's revolutionary online porn/sexual addiction recovery and betrayal trauma healing program at—daretoconnectnow.comFind out more about Steve Moore at:  Ascension CounselingLearn more about Mark Kastleman at:  Reclaim Counseling Services

When an agent moves from one team to another inside your own brokerage, you're not managing a transfer — you're managing the relationship between two team leaders who are about to decide whether they still respect each other. Most broker/owners try to solve it in the moment, with the right words, at the worst possible time. In this episode, Brian Icenhower explains why that approach guarantees the outcome you're trying to avoid, and lays out the written policy that makes the whole thing routine. This is real estate manager training for the situation nobody prepares you for. Brian walks through the interoffice transfer policy he used in his own brokerages: a full page in the policies and procedures guide, complete with a word-for-word script, that shifts every ounce of burden onto the new team leader — the person receiving the benefit. The counterintuitive part? Internal movement is good for your brokerage. Industry data shows agents who transfer within the same brand out-produce externally recruited agents by 24% and are significantly more likely to still be there a year later. The transfer isn't the risk. The ungoverned transfer is. In this episode, you'll learn: Why there's no magic script for the moment an agent tells you they're switching teams — and what has to exist beforehand instead The exact policy language that shifts all burden and difficulty to the new team leader Brian's word-for-word script: what the new team leader may say about compensation, leads, and benefits before the agent has spoken to their current leader (the answer is nothing) Why the confirmation phone call between the two team leaders is required every single time The most common underhanded workaround team leaders use to skip the process — and why it's so easy to fall into How often to bring this up in sales meetings so you never accidentally put a team leader on blast The "nothing negative, especially online" exit conversation that protects your brokerage culture long after someone leaves About Brian Icenhower: Brian is the founder and CEO of Icenhower Coaching & Training and a former brokerage owner, team leader, and top-producing agent. He's the author of several bestselling real estate business books and has coached thousands of agents, team leaders, and broker/owners across North America on building systems that actually hold up under pressure. Subscribe to The Brian Icenhower Podcast for weekly real estate leadership, agent retention, and brokerage management training. Read the full written version on the blog: https://therealestatetrainer.com/real-estate-manager-training-for-when-agents-transfer-from-team-to-team-in-your-brokerage   #RealEstateManagerTraining #BrianIcenhowerPodcast #RealEstateLeadership #AgentRetention #BrokerOwner #RealEstateTeams #RealEstateBrokerage #TeamLeader #RealEstateCoaching #ManagingBroker #RealEstatePodcast #BrokerageManagement     Book a FREE coaching call: http://CoachCallFree.com Enroll in our online courses: http://www.IcenhowerInstitute.com Sign up for coaching: http://www.IcenhowerCoaching.com Sign up for an Agent Management Portal: http://AgentManagementPortal.com Join the fastest growing Facebook Group for Top Producers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/REagentRoundTable

I AM THE NIGHT: The Ultimate Unauthorized History of Batman: The Animated Series by Daniel Dockery (St. Martin's Press; September 1, 2026; $29.00 hardcover) is a sweeping history of how Batman: The Animated Series came to life. At a time when televised cartoons―especially within the superhero genre―were often over-looked, Batman: The Animated Series introduced an entire generation to the caped crusader and triumphed into what is largely considered one of the best superhero cartoons of all time, and the best depiction of Batman mythology in any format.I AM THE NIGHT includes many never-before-shared insights into the series, including: details about the early creative battle over its tone that nearly split the production in two, the trial-and-error process of producing the series' trademark look, the singular approach to turning a fan-favorite cartoon into its own franchise, and an in-depth look at the making of the future cult classic, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm.In the book, Dockery includes exclusive interviews with major players of the time including series architects Eric Radomski and Alan Burnett, acclaimed writers like Paul Dini and series scribes like Randy Rogel, Robert Skir, Joe Lansdale, and Brynne Chandler. The book features interviews with top notch directors like Kevin Altieri, Frank Paur and Dan Riba, creative executives like Tom Ruegger, and artists like Brad Rader and Keith Weesner alongside interviews with key creatives from other series at the time, like X-Men showrunners Eric and Julie Lewald and Gargoyles creator Greg Weisman.The road to genre-defying and genre-defining success was hardly guaranteed. Warner Bros. Animation knew it would have to assemble a brand-new team if they wanted to produce a Batman series to rival popular cartoons of the time like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Disney's output, and that team had big dreams: not just to put Batman figurines on shelves again, but to revitalize serious storytelling on the small screen.Along the way, co-creator Bruce Timm and his team of artists battled a landscape that was often antithetical to their aims with Batman against all things Batman. Internal struggles led the writing team and the network to debate everything about how best to depict Batman―from whether or not the eco-friendly hero would have a recycling bin in the Batcave and the masculinity of his suit to how many women he was allowed to kiss onscreen and his true morality. Major rifts would shake Batman's narrative, and the series would attempt to reimagine even villains like the Joker or Mr. Freeze.Nostalgic and thoughtful, I AM THE NIGHT reminds fans why they fell in love with Batman and invites newcomers behind the curtain, showing readers that Batman: The Animated Series was more than just the resurrection of Batman; it was the beginning of America's cartoon renaissance.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

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The guys talk about The Athletic completing their internal review of Dianna Russini's work and finding that she violated newsroom standards, Mike Vrabel refusing to comment on the report, Rei-Rei's Roulette: CFB Edition, Cam Skattebo considering retirement?, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The giants we struggle with the most are not sickness, finances, pain, loss, or grief.  Our biggest giants are internal.  The battles that take us out are personal.  Struggles like lust, greed, selfishness, anger, bitterness, and fear can become giants that destroy our faith, our relationships, and our future.  We must guard our hearts and develop a close relationship with Jesus to defeat these giants within. Main Points:1. David's internal giant was lust.    You may not battle this one, but perhaps you are fighting another internal giant, one with a different name. Maybe you are fighting the giant of discouragement, despair, fear, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, or unforgiveness.2. Thankfully, King David was repentant, and his relationship with God was restored. It's a tragic story that didn't have to happen, if only David would have guarded his heart. For us, the story is a cautionary tale and a reminder to run to God for help when we are fighting internal giants.3. Bring your giants to God. With His help, every giant can be defeated.Today's Scripture Verses:2 Samuel 5:13 - “David took more concubines and wives in Jerusalem…”Proverbs 4:23 - “Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.”Psalm 46:1 - “God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.”Quick Links:Donate to support this podcastLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet a copy of The 5 Minute Discipleship JournalConnect on SocialJoin The 5 Minute Discipleship Facebook Group

STC183: 3 reasons September is the best time to sell to companies (with a proven sales process) In this episode, Jess Lorimer reveals why September is the most powerful month for selling to companies, provided you follow a proven sales process. The discussion covers key commercial drivers unique to Q4, the biggest employee turnover period, and strategies to secure business before companies allocate their budgets for the coming year. Jess breaks down the three commercial reasons that make September the single best buying period for anyone selling services to corporate clients, provided you're running a best practice B2B sales process alongside it.  She explains why unfinished projects from the start of the year suddenly become urgent, why September triggers the biggest staff attrition period of the corporate calendar, and why companies are already planning six months ahead toward their next financial year, making now the moment to have budget conversations before funds are locked away.  Jess also revisits her decision to keep The C Suite ® running rather than retire it, and shares why a proactive, proven sales process, not luck, social media, or waiting for referrals, is what actually converts September's opportunity into signed contracts. If you're a coach, consultant, trainer, speaker, or done for you service provider selling to corporate clients, this episode is your reminder to get proactive before the year ends. Timestamps 00:00 Why September is best for sales 03:21 Avoiding Shiny Object Syndrome 09:49 Transformations in Sales Confidence 12:00 Importance of September for Sales 17:25 Importance of external support in Q4 18:53 Proactive sales in busy September 22:05 September sales opportunities and employee turnover 26:15 Decision-making and budget planning 28:24 Timing sales conversations for budgeting   Key Takeaways ●  September only works if you're running a best practice sales process. September isn't automatically the best sales month, it only works when it's paired with a proactive, structured sales process. Without that structure, the same commercial conditions create opportunity for prepared providers but pass by unprepared ones. ●  Reason one: unfinished start-of-year projects create urgent demand for external support. Returning from summer, organisations review progress against the goals they set earlier in the year, and unfinished projects, from talent retention and technology upgrades to succession planning and awareness initiatives, need delivering before year end. Internal teams rarely have the spare capacity, so companies turn to external coaches, consultants, and service providers.   ●  Reason two: September is the biggest staff leaving period of the year, and it creates urgent capability gaps. September is reliably the year's largest attrition period. Departing staff leave projects and deliverables behind, and recruitment can take months, so organisations lean on external providers to keep critical initiatives moving while the gap is filled. ●  Reason three: companies plan roughly six months ahead, so September conversations decide who gets next year's budget. Companies typically plan around 6 months ahead of where entrepreneurs do, so by September many are already thinking about the following March or April financial year end. That means deciding how to allocate remaining budget, a genuine use it or lose it dynamic, while also starting to plan next year's spend. ●  The Selling to Corporate® 5 step sales process is what actually shortens the buying cycle in September. The five stages, Clarity, Lead Generation, Business Development, Offers and Proposals, and Delivery and Upsell or Resell, run consistently rather than switched reactively, are what allow the buying cycle from cold lead to signed contract to shorten significantly in Q4. ●  Chasing a new strategy every time something feels stuck usually means abandoning something that was already working. Business owners often jump between strategies, assuming whatever isn't converting must be broken, when the real issue often sits at a different stage of the process. Diagnosing where a process is genuinely stuck, rather than restarting from scratch, is a more reliable route to a strong Q4. ●  Passive visibility alone won't win this business, because decision-makers are too busy to go looking. Decision-makers returning from summer still have their own day job to do, and aren't scrolling LinkedIn or websites hoping to find a supplier. A proactive approach that demonstrates commercial understanding is what wins the work, not credibility alone. Key Quotes "I talk endlessly and relentlessly about the fact that September is the best time of  year to sell to corporate companies." " In the corporate space, if you don't use it, you lose it." "You must, must run a best practice sales process." Resources and Links The C Suite® Ready to leverage the September sales opportunity? Explore The C-Suite® program to implement a scalable, proven sales process that secures high-value corporate clients. Click here: https://smartleaderssell.thrivecart.com/the-c-suite-2027/ Join the B2B Sales Edit: Busyness to Business Weekly newsletter for coaches and consultants; sharing the real B2B sales techniques that have taken over 30,000 sales processes from busy to balanced and profitable. https://sellingtocorporate.beehiiv.com/subscribe?utm_source=applepodcasts&utm_medium=podcast_shownotes&utm_campaign=stc-podcast-shownotes-2026 Episode Sponsored by The Expert Services Directory Access The Expert Services Directory here: https://bit.ly/ExpertServicesDirectory A curated directory that proactively markets your services to corporate decision makers every month. Standard listings reach 1,000+ decision makers per month; Directory Plus listings reach 2,000+. Only 10 suppliers per category. Standard listing: 1,000+ decision makers per month Directory Plus listing: 2,000+ decision makers per month Application required, not all applications are accepted   Related Episodes ● STC026 - Why September Is Your Best Time to Sell to Corporates https://sellingtocorporate.com/podcast/stc026-why-september-is-your-best-time-to-sell-to-corporates/ ● STC053 - Why September Is Your Best Time to Sell to Corporate Organisations https://sellingtocorporate.com/podcast/stc053-why-september-is-your-best-time-to-sell-to-corporate-organisations/ ● STC075 - How to Set Yourself Up for a Successful Q4 of B2B Sales https://sellingtocorporate.com/podcast/stc075-how-to-set-yourself-up-for-a-successful-q4-of-b2b-sales/ Content Disclaimer The information contained above is provided for information purposes only. The contents of this article, video or audio are not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of this article, video or audio. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of this article, video or audio. Jessica Lorimer disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of this article, video or audio.  

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A growth pipeline should do more than keep names moving through a funnel. It should help a business identify the right opportunities, understand where prospects are getting stuck, and create a clear path from initial interest to a productive long-term relationship. That distinction matters at a time when businesses have access to more marketing channels, more automation, and more data than ever before. Generating activity has become relatively easy. Generating the right activity is considerably harder. For John Dobelbower, SVP of Growth & Development at EverSmith Brands, growth is built around that difference. Leading franchise development strategy and sales across seven B2B service brands requires more than filling the top of a growth pipeline. It requires knowing which candidates have the potential to succeed, understanding the numbers behind acquisition and conversion, and building a process that supports sustainable expansion. The same principles apply well beyond franchising. Whether a company is selling a service, developing a franchise system, building a sales organization, or expanding into new markets, a smarter growth pipeline begins by understanding what successful growth actually looks like. More Leads Aren't Always the Answer When growth slows, the instinctive response is often to generate more leads. Increase the advertising budget, expand the audience, add another marketing channel, or put more prospects into the funnel and hope that additional volume produces additional sales. That approach can become expensive when the real problem is happening somewhere else. A business may have plenty of leads but a weak qualification process. Marketing may be attracting the right prospects while sales follow-up is inconsistent. Strong opportunities may be entering the pipeline only to encounter unnecessary friction, slow response times, or a process that fails to move them forward. Without tracking, those problems are difficult to distinguish. Dobelbower's approach starts by working backward from the desired result. In franchise development, growth cannot simply be measured by how many territories are awarded. The quality of the franchise owners entering the system and their ability to create healthy unit-level economics are part of the equation. That requires clarity about who belongs in the growth pipeline in the first place. An audit of franchise development advertising at EverSmith revealed just how crowded that pursuit can become. Many franchise organizations were using similar messaging, targeting similar audiences, and competing for many of the same prospects. Popular franchise messaging could put a brand in competition with scores of other organizations for essentially the same attention. More competition for the same audience generally means higher costs, but higher costs do not guarantee better prospects. A smarter strategy starts by examining the people who are actually successful and asking how to reach more individuals with those characteristics. That may produce a smaller audience, but it can also create a growth pipeline filled with people who are more closely aligned with the opportunity. The numbers then become essential. Businesses need to understand what it costs to acquire an opportunity, where prospects originate, how many advance through each stage, where they drop out, and which sources ultimately produce the strongest results. When those numbers are visible, leaders can stop assuming they need more leads and start identifying what actually needs improvement. Building a Better Sales and Qualification Process A healthy growth pipeline is not designed to move everyone toward a sale. It should also help determine who should not move forward. That can be a difficult mindset in organizations where growth targets create pressure to close as much business as possible. Yet a poor-fit customer can consume resources, create service problems, and damage profitability. In franchising, the stakes are even higher because the relationship can represent a significant financial and personal commitment lasting many years. "Franchises are awarded. They're not sold." That philosophy changes the purpose of qualification. Financial capacity, experience, and background matter, but they do not tell the entire story. Dobelbower points to qualities such as mindset, goals, motivation, and what he calls the "grittiness factor" as important parts of understanding whether someone is likely to succeed. The process becomes a mutual evaluation rather than a one-sided sales pitch. The organization is evaluating whether the candidate fits the system while the candidate is determining whether the opportunity aligns with personal goals and expectations. That same thinking can improve almost any growth pipeline. The objective is not simply to close the next sale. It is to create relationships that have a reasonable opportunity to succeed for both parties. Once the right prospects enter the pipeline, speed becomes critical. Businesses spend enormous amounts of money generating interest and then sometimes allow that interest to sit unanswered. A prospect submits a form, leaves a message, or requests information and waits hours or even days for a response. Meanwhile, the prospect keeps looking. "Whoever answers the phone first wins." The phrase may be simple, but the business implication is significant. A company can optimize advertising, targeting, and messaging only to lose the opportunity because another organization responded first. Speed to lead is not exclusively a marketing metric. It is part of the customer experience. The same is true of friction. Some friction is necessary because good qualification requires questions, information, and thoughtful evaluation. The problem arises when the business creates obstacles that serve no meaningful purpose. "There will be introduced friction in any good process, but we're the ones that are introducing friction." A detailed qualification question may help both parties make a better decision. An unanswered phone call, confusing website form, unnecessary series of steps, or delayed response simply makes it harder to do business. One of the most useful exercises for any organization is to experience its own growth pipeline from the prospect's perspective. Submit the form, make the call, read the automated response, schedule the appointment, and follow the process from beginning to end. Internal efficiency and customer convenience are not always the same thing. Technology Should Support the Human Relationship Automation can improve nearly every stage of a modern growth pipeline. Text messages can be triggered immediately, educational resources can be delivered automatically, appointments can be scheduled online, and AI can assist with research, communication, analysis, and follow-up. The ability to automate something, however, does not automatically make automation the best choice. EverSmith uses technology to create a more structured candidate journey, giving prospective franchise owners visibility into what they will encounter next and providing educational resources they can review on their own time. That allows development professionals to spend less time repeatedly delivering basic information and more time focused on the relationship itself. The distinction becomes especially important at the beginning of the relationship. "We are the front porch to an opportunity that's going to change their lives forever. That deserves a conversation." A form can collect information. An automated sequence can distribute content. AI can summarize data and help teams work more efficiently. None of those tools can fully replace a conversation where one person is trying to understand another person's motivations, concerns, expectations, and goals. Technology is most valuable when it creates more capacity for those conversations rather than eliminating them. This is especially relevant as companies rush to incorporate AI into sales and customer service. Automation can create tremendous efficiency, but it can also scale a poor process. If a company already has unnecessary friction, weak communication, or an unclear customer journey, adding more technology may simply allow those problems to occur faster. The smarter growth pipeline uses automation intentionally. Routine information can be delivered efficiently while important moments remain personal. That balance can become a competitive advantage as more businesses attempt to automate every possible interaction. Sustainable Growth Is About the Right Opportunities Growth is often discussed as an acquisition problem, but existing relationships can create opportunities that are just as valuable. EverSmith's portfolio includes seven B2B service brands, creating the potential for franchise owners to operate complementary businesses serving overlapping commercial customers. Dobelbower describes the concept as "relationship ownership." Once a trusted relationship exists, there may be additional opportunities to solve problems for that same customer rather than continually starting from zero. The concept has applications far beyond a multi-brand franchise organization. Existing customers may need additional services. Referral partners may be able to create introductions. Strategic relationships may open new markets. A satisfied customer may become an advocate who generates opportunities that traditional advertising could never create as effectively. A strong growth pipeline should account for the value of those relationships, not just the volume of new prospects entering at the top. Sustainable growth also requires the discipline to walk away from opportunities that are unlikely to work. Dobelbower describes the lasting impact of receiving a call from a franchise owner years after an agreement was signed and hearing that the business had not worked and the owner was facing the possibility of losing everything. Experiences like that make the consequences of poor qualification impossible to reduce to a sales number. "We're not in the business of ruining lives here." The opposite outcome can be equally powerful. The right person, paired with the right system and willing to execute the process, can build a business that changes the financial trajectory of a family. That is why the quality of the opportunity matters. A smarter growth pipeline is not measured solely by how many people enter or how quickly they can be closed. Its real value comes from helping an organization identify better opportunities, create better experiences, and build relationships capable of producing sustainable results. More leads may make a pipeline look impressive. Better targeting, better qualification, faster response, intentional technology, and stronger human relationships are what make it productive. Watch the full episode on YouTube. Join Fordify LIVE every Wednesday at 11 a.m. Central across your favorite social media platforms and catch the replay on The Business Growth Show Podcast for more conversations with today's leading business experts, entrepreneurs, and growth-minded leaders. About John Dobelbower John Dobelbower is SVP of Growth & Development at EverSmith Brands, where he leads franchise development strategy and sales across the company's seven B2B service brands. He oversees territory sales, candidate qualification, and pipeline management with a data-driven, execution-focused approach to sustainable growth. Previously, John served as VP of Franchise Development at PIRTEK USA, where he led record-setting expansion. His expertise includes sales process design, multi-channel lead generation, franchise development, candidate qualification, and building growth systems designed to attract and identify the right opportunities. About Ford Saeks Ford Saeks is a Business Growth Accelerator who has generated more than a billion dollars in sales worldwide by helping businesses attract loyal customers, increase visibility, and accelerate growth. As President and CEO of Prime Concepts Group, Inc., Ford has founded more than ten companies, authored eleven books, earned three U.S. patents, and advised organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. A recognized expert in business growth, customer acquisition, leadership, franchising, marketing, and AI-driven business strategies, Ford helps business owners and leaders identify opportunities, improve performance, and achieve sustainable results. Learn more at ProfitRichResults.com and watch Fordify LIVE at Fordify.tv.

World news in 7 minutes. Friday 4th September 2026.Today: Poland blames Russia. Ukraine internal shootout. Malta acquittal. Italy long government. UK-France tapestry. US NYC AI. Iguazu water up. Gambia Atlantic migrants. Spain contradicting story. Palestine West Bank violence. Japan speed limits. Thailand and Singapore let it be. With Stephen DevincenziBecome a SEND7 supporter!Ad-free listeningBonus quiz episode every FridayDaily transcripts (written by us, not AI!)Vocabulary listsWednesday worksheetsAsk questions in Ask Me Anything episodes10% of our profit goes to Effective Altruism charities.You can become a supporter at send7.supercast.comSign up for the free newsletter at send7.org/newsletterFor more information about SEND7 visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

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The business world rarely slows down, and this week was no exception. From Meta’s landmark legal settlement to Nvidia’s jaw-dropping earnings report, the headlines are telling a story that most mainstream media outlets are getting completely wrong. When you look at these events through a category design lens, the picture becomes much clearer and far more alarming than the surface-level reporting suggests. Understanding what these stories actually mean requires stepping back from the company-focused narrative and asking bigger questions. Who is winning? Who is losing trust? And more importantly, what does this mean for the future of AI and the people building it? This is just some of the topics that Pirates Christopher Lochhead, Eddie Yoon and Bri Clark discuss on this episode of The Pirate Street Journal. Each week, the Category Pirates pick three headlines worth paying attention to and break down the category underneath. You're listening to Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different. We are the real dialogue podcast for people with a different mind. So get your mind in a different place, and hey ho, let's go.   Meta’s Settlement Is Cheaper Than It Looks Meta agreed to pay 48 states a headline number of $18 billion, but the real guaranteed figure is $12.7 billion paid out over ten years. With Meta generating approximately $200 billion in annual revenue, this settlement amounts to roughly 1% of a single year’s earnings. That is not accountability. That is the cost of doing business for a company that knowingly harmed children and only stopped when forced to by the courts. The parental controls included in the deal are genuinely positive steps. Default two-hour daily limits for teenagers, overnight app blocking, and school-hour notification silencing are all meaningful changes. However, Meta only agreed to these reforms as Zuckerberg was days away from testifying, with damning internal evidence about to become public. The timing tells you everything you need to know about their motivations.   The Trust Problem Meta Created for All of AI For nearly two decades, Meta asked users to trust them with their most personal relationships, interests, and daily habits. They responded to that trust by prioritizing engagement and profit over the wellbeing of children. Internal data reached Zuckerberg directly, and the company continued anyway. That is the established and repeated fact at the center of this settlement. Now Zuckerberg is publishing manifestos about personal superintelligence, promising AI tutors, AI lawyers, and AI companions woven into every part of daily life. The AI systems being built today will know more about you than Google, Facebook, and Apple combined. The central question facing every user is simple: who do you trust with that level of intimacy? Meta’s track record provides a very clear answer.   Nvidia Shows Us What Trustworthy AI Leadership Looks Like While Meta’s story is one of eroded trust, Nvidia’s $96 billion quarter tells a completely different story. Jensen Huang has built the most valuable company on earth by being transparent, self-deprecating, and genuinely committed to expanding opportunity rather than concentrating power. He openly admits mistakes, eats street food, and tells people the truth about AI and jobs in a way that his counterparts refuse to do. The contrast between Jensen Huang and the Darth Vaders of AI could not be sharper. While Zuckerberg publishes warnings about concentrated power in the same week he settles a case about abusing it, Jensen is out building bridges across the entire industry stack. The AI conversation desperately needs his voice front and center, pushing the fear-driven narratives aside and replacing them with the kind of grounded, honest leadership that actually builds lasting trust. To hear about the topics in this week's The Pirate Street Journal, download and listen to this episode. You can also read more Pirate Street Journal entries in the Category Pirates newsletter.   We hope you enjoyed this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different™! Christopher loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and subscribe on Apple Podcast / Spotify!

Sept. 2, 2026- Times Union Executive Managing Editor Brendan Lyons discusses his reporting into an internal email at the state attorney general's office alleging NY AG Tish James directed staff to target President Donald Trump and his allies.

Project management in AEC firms generally doesn't go beyond the technical aspects of the business, such as schedules, budgets, and quality controls that keep a building on track. Marketing rarely gets the same discipline. Even though marketing teams juggle their own budgets, deadlines, and quality standards every week.  Listen in as Katie Cash talks with Meredith Schroeder, Director of Operations at Smartegies, about why AEC marketing departments need real project management systems, not just good intentions and a color-coded whiteboard.Marketing workflow visibility comes up early as the clearest sign that a team has outgrown its current systems. Meredith shares the telltale signs of a reactive marketing department: missed deadlines, last-minute requests, and no single place to see the full workload, and explains why a new tool or process document rarely fixes the problem on its own. She and Katie also dig into proposal management, tracing what it takes to coordinate a dozen internal contributors who do not report to marketing while chasing a must-win RFP deadline that never moves.AEC marketing operations round out the conversation with a practical look at staffing versus workflow problems, and how time tracking data can show whether a team truly needs more people or simply needs better prioritization. Meredith closes with her five core project management practices: creating alignment early, building timelines around reality, making it easy for others to contribute, making the work visible, and owning the deliverable, along with her top tip for listeners: start before you start.Key TakeawaysMarketing departments deliver against budgets, schedules, and quality standards just like technical teams, and benefit from the same project management discipline.Reactive, last-minute work is usually a visibility problem, not a staffing problem. Get the full workload in one place before deciding you need to hire.Internal clients respond better to specific, well-resourced requests than to vague asks dropped on short notice.Time tracking by task, not by a single daily bucket, reveals where a marketing team's hours actually go and whether workload is balanced fairly.Meredith's five practices: create alignment early, build timelines around reality, make it easy for others to contribute, make the work visible, and own the deliverable.Connect with Meredith SchroederDirector of Operations, Smartegieshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mer-schroeder/https://smartegies.com/Resources Mentioned in Episode:SmartSkills Session: *you do have to have a subscription or pay to hear this webinar* https://www.bigmarker.com/smartegies/smartskills-work-smarter-not-harderConnect with Katie Cash:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacash/https://smartegies.com/ Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts:We hope you're finding value in our AEC Marketing For Principals.  Your feedback is important to us, and we'd love to hear from you. Here's how you can help.  Scroll to the bottom, rate our podcast with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  Let us know what you found most helpful from this episode!  And if you haven't done so already, give the podcast a follow, and you'll be notified when new episodes come out.

Pete Hegseth faces mounting Pentagon alarms as the Defense Secretary's own generals and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resign while Christian nationalism critics warn his leadership is a trainwreck under the Trump administration. Tonight on Culture Faith & Politics LIVE, Pat Kahnke and Ken Napzok break down 4 internal alarm bells — the Pentagon exodus, the secret influencer troll army on the DoD payroll, generals warning the Iran war is unsustainable, and Hegseth's body-shaming post in Canada — plus the USPS mail-in voting rule and what you can do, and the Nepal glacier collapse climate catastrophe through a Christian theology lens.

The Founderz Lounge Episode #102 with Don Varady and Steve Bon.When should you build an in-house marketing team, and when does it make more sense to hire an agency?Don and Steve break down the real tradeoffs between internal marketing and outsourced marketing, including cost, brand knowledge, creative quality, speed, accountability, and what changes as a business grows.Don shares how Clean Eatz used Bon's Eye Marketing before the brand could afford a full internal marketing department, then gradually built more capabilities in-house. They also dig into agency retainers, marketing salaries, content production costs, brand strategy, paid advertising, marketing ROI, and why marketing should not be blamed for every revenue problem.For founders, operators, and business owners trying to scale a brand without wasting money or building the wrong team too early, this is a practical look at how marketing structure should evolve with the business.Come for the banter. Leave thinking more like a founder.Timestamps:[00:00] Trailer[01:35] In-House vs Agency[03:26] When Outsourcing Makes Sense[06:13] Why Local Agencies Matter[13:26] Building the Internal Team[17:46] Who Knows the Brand Better?[19:18] Creative Quality vs Speed[22:20] Agency Cost vs In-House[26:17] Marketing vs Sales[29:09] The $500K Marketing Challenge[36:22] Internal vs Agency Lightning Round[40:00] Final ThoughtsKey Takeaways:• “Is an agency actually cheaper, or does it just feel that way because you're paying a retainer?” ~Don Varady• You do not need to hire 10 people on day one. The right agency can help build the brand early, then evolve as the internal team grows. ~Steve Bon• Good content is expensive. Talent, cameras, equipment, editing, and production all add up fast when a young brand tries to build everything internally. ~Don Varady• Not every piece of content needs to be fast. If one great brand video helps sell franchises, quality matters more than a three-day turnaround. ~Steve Bon• “Driving revenue isn't marketing's only job.” ~Don Varady• Marketers have a trust problem. Like used car salesmen, they have to prove they are not just the next person making promises. ~Steve Bon• A $10,000 agency retainer can sound expensive until you compare it to the cost of hiring an entire internal marketing team. ~Don Varady• Creative turnover costs more than a salary. When someone leaves, part of the brand knowledge and creative rhythm leaves with them. ~Don VaradyConnect with Don and Steve…Don Varady:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/don.varady/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donvarady/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-varady-450896145 Steve Bon:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenbon Instagram: https://instagram.com/stevebon8 Tune in to every episode on your favorite platform: Website: https://www.thefounderzlounge.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFounderzLounge Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Nurr4XjBE747qJ9Zjth0G Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founderz-lounge/id1461825349 The Founderz Lounge is Powered By:Clean Eatz:Website: https://cleaneatz.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CleanEatzLife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleaneatzlife/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJRGrE-Xv4IMW_DbxSOTGGA Bon's Eye Marketing:Website: https://bonseyeonline.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonseyemarketing Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bon's-eye-marketing/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bon's-eye-marketing/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bonseyemarketing9477  

If you've ever commissioned a website or a rebrand and felt like something was off - that it didn't quite land with the right people - this episode gets into why. Julie Diver has been running her creative and growth agency, 39 Steps, since 2003. What she's learned in that time is something most business owners never hear from their designers or web developers: the output is rarely the problem.This episode matters to you because whether you're a consultant, a founder, or a senior leader building authority, your brand is either working for you or against you. And if you haven't done the deeper work first, no amount of beautiful design will fix that.Three things we got into:✳️ Clarity on who you're actually for has to come before any creative work begins - commissioning design without it is putting money into the wrong place, every time.✳️ Julie's Market Street methodology - a three-part framework covering discovery, definition, and recommendations - helps leadership teams understand where they really are before deciding what to change.✳️ Internal buy-in matters as much as external identity - when your team understands and believes in the brand, they become your most credible advocates in the marketplace.Julie's Amplifiers - three things to do straight away:✳️ Read StoryBrand by Donald Miller alongside They Ask, You Answer by Marcus Sheridan - Julie's two go-to books for anyone serious about messaging and marketing.✳️ Look at the Brick - a physical device that lets you schedule when you can access apps on your phone. A simple tool for recovering attention and cutting procrastination.✳️ Pick up The Crossroads of Should and Must by Elle Luna - a beautifully made book about the gap between what we feel we ought to do and what we're actually called to do. Worth it at any stage of business or life.If this episode gave you something to think about, hit the subscribe or follow button wherever you're listening. There's a new conversation every week, and you won't want to miss one.About Julie : https://39steps.co.uk/Timestamps00:00 - Introduction00:38 - Welcome and episode overview02:26 - Introducing Julie Diver and 39 Steps04:05 - Why identity has to come before growth04:56 - How the Market Street methodology was born08:19 - The real problem behind "we need a new website"11:25 - Common mistakes clients and agencies both make16:20 - Getting really clear on your target persona17:22 - Why frameworks foster freedom18:33 - Inside the Market Street process - discovery, definition, recommendations24:41 - Discovering a brand rather than creating one28:59 - How internal culture and external brand are connected32:54 - How Julie has sustained and grown a business for over 20 years34:43 - The origin of networking - and why it still works38:21 - Referrals, content, outreach - what actually drives growth42:31 - Why discomfort is worth leaning into43:16 - Julie's three amplifiers50:20 - Where to find Julie and 39 Steps52:35 - Closing thoughts----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business BlueprintIt's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.Mentioned in this episode:Signature StudioGet started today - signtaturestudio.me

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What if the reason you keep breaking promises to yourself isn't because you're lazy or undisciplined—but because some part of you still hears boundaries as control?In this episode, we dive into internal boundaries: the loving limits we set with ourselves to protect our health, energy, relationships, values, and future.For ADHD adults, these boundaries can be especially difficult to honor. Time blindness, impulsivity, discomfort intolerance, perfectionism, and a lifetime of rebelling against rules can make even reasonable limits feel restrictive.But internal boundaries aren't about deprivation. They're about self-trust.You'll learn why unrealistic “fantasy boundaries” backfire, how your childhood experiences with rules may still be influencing you, and how to create limits that actually support the life you want.Kristen also shares practical examples around sleep, food, work, spending, alcohol, relationships, and connecting with your future self.If you've ever thought, Why can't I just do what I told myself I was going to do?—press play.Internal boundaries might be the missing piece.Preorder You're Not in Trouble here! Want help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED!Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343Hang out with Kristen on Instagram and TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Masud Husain is a Professor of Neurology & Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Oxford and a leading expert on the science of motivation, apathy, and neurological diseases. We discuss how dopamine and specific brain circuits shape motivation, including how the brain weighs the trade-off between effort vs reward when deciding what goals to pursue. Dr. Husain also explains practical tools to increase motivation, reduce distractions, and make it easier to start and maintain goal pursuit. We also discuss dementia, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease, including new insights into cognitive resilience and factors that help protect against age-related cognitive decline. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/masud-husain-295 Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman David: https://davidprotein.com/huberman BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Masud Husain (00:02:24) Apathy, Motivation (00:08:07) Rewards, Apathy & Motivation; Dopamine (00:13:20) Sponsors: David & BetterHelp (00:15:44) Types of Apathy; Goal Prioritization: Effort vs Rewards (00:23:26) Motivation, Apathy, Tool: Activation Energy & Overthinking (00:29:24) Tools to Increase Motivation: Incentives, Subdivide Tasks, Planning (00:35:13) Subjective Effort, Mental Framing; Learning & Motivation (00:42:24) Sponsors: AG1 & Eight Sleep (00:44:54) Perseverance, Failure; Finding Your Passion, Depression vs Apathy (00:50:58) Self-Concept, Ambition; Life Satisfaction (00:58:25) Psychedelics, Anhedonia & Changing Self (01:03:09) Personal & Social Identity, Tools: Curiosity, Purpose & Dementia Risk (01:11:58) Addiction, Dopamine; Social Media & Dopamine "Hits"? (01:18:36) Sponsor: Function (01:20:13) Dopamine, Parkinson's Disease; Other Roles of Dopamine (01:26:59) Life Purpose, Culture; Reflection, Weighing Decisions (01:34:21) Internal & External Attention (01:39:59) Internal Chatter, Distraction; Working Memory, Stimulants, Nicotine (01:48:54) ADHD, Diagnosis; Attention & Motivation (01:54:34) Goal Planning & Perseverance (01:59:44) Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Apathy, Tools: Dementia Risk Factors (02:06:55) Neurodegenerative Disease & Emerging Treatments (02:10:59) Can You Train Attention?, Tool: Reduce Distraction (02:15:14) Enrichment, Art (02:17:45) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Toby Wilkinson, Part Two: The Ptolemaic family's decline is driven by internal civil wars, incestuous marriages, and rising Roman influence. Highly ambitious queens like Cleopatra I and Cleopatra III emerge as central political forces. The narrative culminates with Cleopatra VII, who strategically allies with Julius Caesar, whose military forces accidentally burn down Alexandria's great library. Following Caesar's death, Cleopatra forms a powerful political and romantic union with Mark Antony. However, their coalition collapses after their defeat by Octavian at the Battle of Actium. Antony dies in her arms, and Cleopatra commits suicide to avoid Roman captivity, ending the three-century-long Macedonian dynasty. (2)

Jonathan Schanzer examines the fractured state of Hamas, noting the group currently controls only 30% of Gaza while facing internal discord over potential disarmament. International negotiators are discussing a "disarm first" condition, which Hamas leadership currently rejects, demanding an Israeli withdrawal instead—a term Schanzer deems unacceptable to any Israeli leader. The conversation turns to Iran, where Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Omandue to its perceived collaboration with the Iranian regime. Despite its "Switzerland of the Middle East" reputation, Oman hosts Houthi and IRGC headquarters, facilitating intelligence and weapon transfers. Schanzer warns that Iran is in "war mode," coordinating closely with its proxy network to prepare for future violence. He also details the rapid rearmament of the Syrian military under Turkish and Russian influence, which concerns Israel. Finally, a new Sunni alliance between Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia seeks to diminish Iranian Shiite power. (2)