Podcast appearances and mentions of John Barrett

In this episode of For The Masses Podcast, host John Barrett interviews Jalen Ingram, a young Christian artist known as I Am Separated. Jalen shares his journey from secular to Christian music, discussing the challenges and rewards of this transition. He reflects on his upbringing in a church environment, his struggles with temptation, and his path to a deeper relationship with Christ. The conversation underscores the importance of faith, community, and the transformative power of God's grace. John and Jalen emphasize the significance of sharing testimonies to inspire others and the role of spiritual mentorship in their lives.

John Barrett talks about how we can use Artificial Intelligence to help when we are feeling overwhelmed and our virtual backpack is overloaded.  Among his suggestions are: Think of AI as a super-smart, literal and naive intern, who can't read your mind but who has unlimited time and access to information. And who will provide you exactly what you ask for with high probability. Use AI to help you use AIWhat is an effective prompt to …..?What questions do you have for me to better answer my request?Provide the AI the parameters for exactly what you want (don't worry about the HOW)E.g.Answer as a thought leader who has deep understanding and practical experienceYour audience is junior employees who are smart and inexperienced in the workplaceDefine the key thinking and provide 3 practical actions they can take to be better team membersProvide references and a list of further resources for deeper understandingAdopt a 3 iteration approachGive feedback and/or adjust request and ask for another suggestionHe also mentions a couple of resources...https://www.therundown.ai/subscribe Use the Prompt Engineer GPT by The AI Report to 10x your prompts.  

John Barrett sits down with Shikina Tellis — certified Christian life coach, military veteran, and woman of unwavering faith. From growing up in a Christian home to navigating military life and stepping boldly into her calling as a coach, Shikina shares how God's guidance and community support helped her thrive through life's transitions.She also breaks down the difference between counseling and coaching, offers insight into tools like the Wheel of Life and Agile Brain Emotions Matter Assessment, and ends the episode with a powerful word of encouragement and prayer

In this episode of "For the Masses Podcast," host John Barrett engages with Kay Bryant, who shares a compelling testimony about their faith journey. Raised in a Christian home, Kay Bryant strayed during college, struggling with substance use but eventually returned to God. They emphasize the transformative power of seeking God, the importance of community, and the role of Scripture in spiritual growth. John Barrett echoes these sentiments, highlighting mentorship and accountability. The episode underscores the significance of vulnerability, sharing one's story, and the supportive role of local churches in fostering a deeper relationship with God.

In this podcast episode, host John Barrett and his wife, Jessa Barrett, engage in a heartfelt discussion with their guests the Lewis's about the dynamics of marriage, relationships, and personal growth. They emphasize the importance of friendship as the foundation of a successful marriage, effective communication, and shared values. John and Jessa share personal anecdotes, while Nicole and Jamal highlight the significance of compromise, patience, and faith. The conversation also touches on navigating disagreements, the impact of marriage on the broader community, and the responsibilities of parenting, offering valuable insights for listeners.

In this episode of "For the Masses Podcast," host John Barrett and guest Tyler discuss the Christian faith, addressing common misconceptions and exploring how to discern God's calling. They delve into the challenges of living a Christian life in a secular world, emphasizing the importance of discipline and spiritual growth. John shares personal stories, including his wife's faith journey and his own experiences with grief, to illustrate the power of faith. Tyler, seeking to understand more about Christianity, raises questions about sin, free will, and the role of the Holy Spirit. The episode encourages listeners to deepen their faith and engage in spiritual disciplines.

In this episode of the "For the Massess Podcast," host John Barrett converses with his friend Frank Seymour about Frank's faith journey. Frank shares his upbringing in Cameroon, his move to the U.S., and his struggles during college, including involvement in the nightlife scene. John and Frank discuss the significance of having a personal relationship with God, the impact of community support, and the challenges immigrants face. Frank emphasizes the importance of faith and leadership, urging listeners to commit to Christ. The episode concludes with a heartfelt prayer and a message of hope and encouragement.

Back for the first episode of 2025 alongside John Barrett of noisy band Bass Drum of Death to indulge in the discussions of the wild flurry of NBA trades including Luka Doncic, basketball in Mississippi, and the Memphis Grizzlies.  ---- BRAND NEW MERCH ALERT! The JR Smiths "Meat is Murder" t-shirt is out. Get em at http://www.indiebasketball.com The latest Half Court Session with Cusp is now out: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Get Indie Basketball exclusives and support us on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.  

In this episode of For The Masses Podcast, host John Barrett converses with guest Jon Davis, a creative and passionate serial entrepreneur and strong believer. They delve into their faith journeys, emphasizing the importance of community and humility. Davis shares his background, including his upbringing in Clearwater, Florida, and his experience playing Division I football at Davidson College. He reflects on his return to faith, the transformative power of community, and the significance of being a light for others. The episode underscores the challenges of maintaining humility and the importance of giving glory to God in their lives.

Lethal Mullet Podcast: Episode #268: American Kickboxer 1   Hey all! Hey Mulleteers we have a great slice of fight film history ready for you tonight with the very great AMERICAN KICKBOXER 1, starring John Barrett and Keith Vitali. What it's like with the fight life and much more! News, reviews and upcoming show news! Find Lethal Mullet Podcast on: Apple / Stitcher / Spotify / Google Play / Podbean / IheartRadio Contact: Site: fpnet.podbean.com Twitter: @fanpodnetwork Facebook & Instagram: Fandom Podcast Network Adam: @thelethalmullet (Twitter/Facebook/Instagram) FPN Master Feed: fpnet.podbean.com Catch the flagship show: Culture Clash, Blood of Kings, and the host of amazing podcasts covering all of Lethal Mullet Podcast  Tee public: Grab all kinds of LM merchandise @ teepublic.com #fandompodcastnetwork #lethalmulletpodcast #adamobrien #australia #popculture #review #films #americankickboxer #lethalmulletpodcast

"Scuzzy guitars galore" has been used to describe the trio helmed by this week's guest although the band's name leans more towards the low end of the drum kit. It's Mississippi bred John Barrett of Bass Drum of Death who joins the show to introduce us to his 3.5 year old rescue Egg whose DNA test revealed primarily a Beagle and Husky mix while also throwing in some Australian Cattle dog and, oxymoronically, a little Great Dane. Bass Drum of Death are currently recording their next LP in Nashville. To keep tabs on the band visit bassdrumofdeath.com John gave a shout out to Metro Animal Care and Control (MACC) in Nashville who are committed to the delivery of humane and responsive animal care and control services to and for the residents and animals of Nashville-Davidson County. MACC work with individuals and organizations across Nashville to help domestic animals find caring homes, decrease over-population of cats and dogs through spaying and neutering, support widespread rabies vaccinations, and promote responsible pet ownership. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit nashville.gov For more pics and clips of John and Egg follow the who on Instagram @rockerdogpodcast

In today's episode, I'm joined by Rory Cutaia, CEO of Verb and executive producer of Go Fund Yourself; John Barrett, CEO of Dorothy House; and Dave Hardin, founder and CEO of Outpost Ventures, for a conversation about storytelling, technology, and collaboration. As a host of Go Fund Yourself, I reflect with Rory on how the show is creating opportunities for entrepreneurs. John emphasizes the importance of authentic storytelling in leaving a lasting legacy, while Dave highlights how mentorship and iteration drive momentum and success. Together, we explore how creativity, innovation, and a willingness to embrace opportunities can transform lives and businesses.

In this episode of the For the Masses Podcast, host John Barrett welcomes Josh Gibbs, a jiu-jitsu practitioner and devoted Christian. They discuss the significance of faith, personal testimonies, and community within the church. Josh shares his upbringing in a Christian household, his military experiences, and involvement with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). They emphasize the importance of authenticity in faith, the power of sharing struggles, and the role of community in spiritual growth. The episode concludes with practical information about FCA jiu-jitsu sessions and a prayer for encouragement and blessings for listeners.

Experts discuss how the latest 3D recording technology has supported their research by revealing near-invisible markings from originals held at Oxford University Institutions The very latest in 3D recording technology has revealed near-invisible markings from originals held at Oxford University institutions. Imagery captured with this technology shows what has never before been possible to record. These recordings have assisted researchers in making exciting discoveries which will be shared at this event. In this presentation, a panel of experts will discuss how recordings have supported their research. Incised text from second century wax tablets, newly discovered designs found on the reverse of copper printing plates and examples of preparatory stylus markings from High Renaissance drawings will all be explored through these incredible new images. Recordings of specimens from the Oxford University Museum of Natural History will demonstrate how this new method for 3D acquisition could have the potential to assist in the classification of species. The technology used to create these recordings will be described and explained by their designer, and the Bodleian's imaging specialist. Members of Bodleian Digital Library Systems and Services will demonstrate online viewers to disseminate these 3D recordings, and newly developed tools which allow users to interact with them. ARCHiOx – Analysis and Recording of Cultural Heritage in Oxford – is a collaborative project bringing together the Bodleian Libraries and the Factum Foundation. Based in Madrid, the Factum Foundation specialises in high-resolution 3D imaging and has worked in cultural heritage institutions throughout the world, producing exceptional, three-dimensional facsimiles of artworks and artefacts. Speakers Adam Lowe is the director of Factum Arte and founder of Factum Foundation for Digital Technology in Preservation. Founded in 2001, Factum Arte is a multidisciplinary workshop dedicated to digital mediation for the production of works for contemporary artists. John Barrett is Senior Photographer for the Bodleian Libraries. Since 2005, John has provided photographs of Bodleian originals for numerous publications. His work involves the development of new methods of recording special collections material. John is technical lead at the Bodleian for ARCHiOx. Jorge Cano is Head of Technology at Factum Foundation. He has developed a multidisciplinary career working in the intersections of art and technology. Jorge is an expert in 3D recording, image filtering and Geographical Information Systems. Carlos Bayod is Project Director at the Factum Foundation. His work is dedicated to the development and application of digital technology to the recording, study and dissemination of cultural heritage. Richard Allen is a Software Engineer for Bodleian Digital Library Systems and Services where he works primarily supporting Digital Bodleian and the Imaging Studio DAMS. He is also CEO of an Oxford University spinout company called Palaeopi Limited that specialises in photogrammetry. Angelamaria Aceto is a Senior Research in Italian Drawings at Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford. Dr. Mark Crosby, FSA is an associate Professor and Director of the K-State Digital Humanities Center at the Department of English, Kansas State University. With an introduction by Richard Ovenden OBE, Bodley's Librarian & Head of Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM) The project has been generously funded by The Helen Hamlyn Trust.

In this "For the Masses" podcast episode, host John Barrett converses with Santiago and Leticia Ortega Rivera about their relationship and faith journey. They recount meeting through a phone dating service, their early dates, and the challenges they faced, particularly in spiritual growth. Leticia's strong faith and spiritual gifts profoundly impacted Santiago, leading him to a more authentic faith. They discuss their ministry, "Kayak Fishing for Christ," which combines fishing and faith to reach others. The episode emphasizes the importance of faith, communication, and mutual support in building a strong, Christ-centered marriage.

In this episode of the "For the Masses" podcast, host John Barrett welcomes Major Michael Kane, a mentor in military, spiritual, and marital aspects. Major Kane shares his upbringing in Queens, New York, his military career, and his faith journey. The discussion emphasizes the importance of a strong marital foundation, mentorship, and the role of faith in overcoming life's challenges. Major Kane recounts personal experiences, including financial struggles and spiritual growth, highlighting how faith has provided peace and strength. The episode serves as an encouragement to seek deeper connections with God and build supportive relationships. Timestamps by PodSqueezeIntroduction and Guest Introduction (00:00:01) John Barrett introduces the podcast and welcomes Major Michael Caine as a mentor. Background of Major Caine (00:01:07) Major Caine shares his upbringing in Queens, New York, and his move to Virginia. Shared Experiences and Military Connections (00:01:53) Discussion about their common military backgrounds and experiences in the Army National Guard. Mentorship in Marriage (00:02:44) Major Caine talks about mentoring couples and the importance of a strong marital foundation. Future Plans for Marriage Coaching (00:03:15) Plans for Major Caine to start marriage coaching after retiring from the military. Marriage as an Investment (00:03:43) Major Caine emphasizes the importance of research and effort in building a successful marriage. Personal Experiences Leading to Marriage (00:04:17) Major Caine discusses his decision to marry and the strong connection with his wife. Foundational Marriage Lessons (00:05:07) Discussion about the importance of foundational lessons for couples starting their marriage journey. Major Caine's Faith Journey (00:08:01) Major Caine reflects on his upbringing in the Church of Christ and his spiritual growth. Significant Spiritual Experiences (00:10:23) Major Caine shares a profound spiritual experience during his military service in Iraq. Impact of Faith on Military Career (00:13:59) Major Caine discusses how his Christian faith provided peace during stressful military situations. Navigating Military Challenges with Faith (00:16:25) Personal accounts of how faith helped during difficult times in the military. Influencing Others through Faith (00:18:22) Major Caine reflects on how his faith journey may inspire others in the military. Marriage and Confirmation (00:20:30) Discussion on how spouses confirm each other's feelings and God's guidance in their relationship. Daily Balance (00:22:04) Major Caine shares his daily routine of prayer and reading scripture to maintain balance in life and marriage. Family Dynamics (00:22:30) Overview of Major Caine's family, including his children's ages and his wife's role as a stay-at-home mom. Overcoming Valleys (00:23:16) Major Caine reflects on challenges faced during unemployment and how they navigated tough times together. Divine Provision (00:25:10) Story of receiving unexpected financial assistance from the mortgage company during a difficult period. Encouragement in Difficult Times (00:26:08) Advice for listeners on seeking God's help during challenging moments in life and relationships. True Repentance (00:28:00) Major Caine discusses his personal journey of repentance and overcoming struggles with sin, particularly pornography. Finding Major Caine Online (00:29:48) Information on where listeners can connect with Major Caine on social media platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthemasses/support

In this episode of the "For the Masses Podcast," host John Barrett converses with Max Smith, a young Christian architect and pastor's kid from Detroit, Michigan. Max shares his experiences growing up in a church environment, the unique challenges of being a PK, and the importance of community and vulnerability in faith. He discusses his journey through college at Howard University, including his struggles with doubt and loneliness, and how a transformative moment of prayer reignited his faith. The episode emphasizes the significance of local churches, community support, and being open about one's struggles in the faith journey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthemasses/support

In this episode of "For the Masses Podcast," hosts John Barrett and Jessa Bullock Barrett reflect on their five-month marriage, discussing their journey of communication, cohabitation challenges, and commitment to a Christian lifestyle. They emphasize honoring God in their relationship and share lessons learned about marriage and faith, particularly for young Christians navigating dating and relationships. The couple also highlights their desire to support incarcerated individuals, address mental health issues, and foster honest conversations about marriage. They stress the importance of community support and staying committed through challenges. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthemasses/support

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Chopper Landscaping transforms outdoor spaces into stunning, sustainable landscapes tailored to each client's vision. With expert craftsmanship and innovative designs, they create lasting environments that enhance both beauty and functionality. Residential and Commercial Project Manager, John Barrett, joins us with more. John Barrett: At Chopper Landscaping, we bring outdoor visions to life with creativity, craftsmanship and a passion for excellence. Specializing in sustainable landscape design, hardscaping and outdoor lighting, we create spaces that are as functional as they are beautiful. Selected as Best of Salt Lake City in 2022 and 2023 and also nominated for UNLA's Best Residential Project of 2025, our award-winning work is backed by a two-year craftsmanship warranty. We are currently expanding into commercial projects, continuing to deliver exceptional results while staying true to our values. Committed to sustainability and community, we proudly support local initiatives like wildlife conservation and employee education programs. Whether you're envisioning a serene garden retreat, a stylish patio or a cutting-edge commercial landscape, Chopper Landscaping ensures every project reflects your unique style while enriching the environment. Visit chopperlandscaping.com to learn more. Derek Miller: Chopper Landscaping combines expertise and passion to create outdoor spaces that are not only beautiful but also sustainable and enduring. With a dedication to craftsmanship and innovation, they continually exceed expectations. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 12/13/24

George Anderson is the owner of Yellowstone Angler in Livingston, Montana, a fly shop he founded in 1979. His fly-fishing journey began in the Catskill Mountains of New York and was further honed in the Rocky Mountain West while attending the University of Colorado and working summers at a fly shop in West Yellowstone. After earning his business degree, George and his wife moved to Livingston, where he spent six years as assistant manager at Dan Bailey's before opening his own shop. In 1985, the current Yellowstone Angler location was built, just south of Livingston on Highway 89. Throughout his career, George has written for prominent fly-fishing publications, including Fly Fisherman, Trout, Big Sky Journal, and Saltwater Fly Fishing. He is also known for his success in competitive fly fishing, winning top honors at the Jackson Hole One-Fly in 1989 and 1990, setting records for the number of trout caught using his signature George's Rubber Legged Brown Stone nymph. George has appeared as a guest angler on numerous television shows, including Fly Fishing the World with John Barrett and Spanish Fly with Jose Wejebe, and he has filmed several ESPN segments with Trevor Gowdy in Cuba's Jardines de la Reina, targeting bonefish, tarpon, and permit. A passionate saltwater fly fisher, George leads annual trips to Caribbean destinations and hosts trout fishing excursions to Alaska, Argentina, and other world-class locations. When not on the water, he enjoys golf, alpine skiing, scuba diving, bird hunting, and cycling.

John Bartram was a Quaker farmer near Philadelphia in the mid 18th century. So how did he become North America's first great botanist? And how did he and his son William find themselves in the wilds of southeastern Georgia, fighting off rain, hunger and mosquitos, in order to find the rare and beautiful Franklin Tree (Franklinia alatamaha)? Come hear the story about why this tree at Bartram's Garden symbolizes the spirit of science and discovery. GuestTom ReberDirector of Landscape and FacilitiesBartram's GardenPhiladelphia, PAReadersNigel HolmesMike SavardMike SweneyJosh AbramsHarpsichord Music performed by Miyuke Tsurutani"The Saint Catherine," John Barrett"Saraband," John Barrett"Hornpipe," Henry Purcell"Ground," John BlowReferences"The Life and Travels of John Bartram: From Lake Ontario to the River St. John," by Edmund Berkeley and Dorothy Smith Berkeley. University Presses of Florida, 1982."Franklinia alatamaha, A History of That 'Very Curious' Shrub," by Joel Fry. Bartram's Broadside, Winter 2000. Theme MusicDiccon Lee, www.deeleetree.comArtworkDahn Hiuni, www.dahnhiuni.com/homeWebsitethisoldtree.showTranscripts available.Follow onFacebook or Instagram We want to hear about the favorite tree in your life! To submit a ~3 or 4 minute audio story for consideration for an upcoming episode of "Tree Story Shorts" on This Old Tree, record the story on your phone's voice memo app and email to:doug@thisoldtree.netThis episode was written in part at LitArts RI, a community organization and co-working space that supports Rhode Island's creators. litartsri.org

In this episode of "For the Master's Podcast," host John Barrett reconnects with guest Hannah Dobson after many years. They discuss their shared faith journeys, experiences with church hurt, and the challenges of marriage and ministry. Hannah shares her testimony of struggling with faith during her military service, distancing herself from God, and eventually rekindling her relationship with Jesus. They explore the significance of signs and confirmations in their spiritual lives, and Hannah recounts her and her husband's transition into pastoral roles. The episode emphasizes the importance of personal faith, community, and following God's calling. Guest Info: Biblical mindset coach Hannah Dobson website: http://hannah-dobson.com/ IG: @hannahdobson18 For The Masses podcast! Prepare yourself for meaningful discussions that delve deep into the Christian faith. We invite you to join us on this journey—be sure to click and subscribe on all podcast platforms so you don't miss a moment!

In this episode of the "For Masses Podcast," host John Barrett engages in a heartfelt conversation with Jamie Cain, a Christian founder, husband, and father. Jamie shares his journey from working at a company to founding his startup, Help Ghost, driven by moral and ethical dilemmas. The discussion delves into themes of faith, fatherhood, and the pressures of providing for a family. Jamie emphasizes the importance of prayer, discernment, and being a positive role model for his children. The episode highlights the significance of trusting in God's plan and surrounding oneself with supportive, like-minded individuals. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthemasses/support

In this episode of the For The Masses Podcast, host John Barrett converses with Dr. Tony Harris, a key figure in his spiritual development. Dr. Harris, who served as John's youth minister at Crusade for Christ, shares his journey into ministry, emphasizing the importance of service and resilience in faith. They discuss the biblical foundations of pastoral roles, the inclusion of women in ministry, and the need for discipline in spiritual growth. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, they highlight the transformative power of faith and the significance of community in navigating life's challenges. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthemasses/support

Willie talks with Butler Country Sheriff Richard K. Jones, talks about the Cincinnati Open with John Barrett, Bengals Stadium matters with Jason Williams and more.

Willie talks with Butler Country Sheriff Richard K. Jones, talks about the Cincinnati Open with John Barrett, Bengals Stadium matters with Jason Williams and more.

Willie talks with Butler Country Sheriff Richard K. Jones, talks about the Cincinnati Open with John Barrett, Bengals Stadium matters with Jason Williams and more.

In this episode, Kelly Tabb and John Barrett join Amber and Erin to talk about the practicalities of a church seeking to be a welcoming place. 

Join Brian and John Barratt as they delve into the current state of the agile industry, exploring the impact of economic downturns on agile coaches and Scrum Masters, and discover innovative strategies to navigate these challenging times. Overview In this episode, Brian and John Barratt dissect the current state of the agile industry, focusing on the effects of economic downturns on agile coaches and scrum masters. They discuss the reasons behind organizational layoffs and cost-cutting measures, emphasizing the need for innovation to thrive during challenging periods. The conversation shifts to redefining the roles of scrum masters and agile coaches, highlighting the importance of delivering value and outcomes rather than merely facilitating meetings. John introduces two essential resources—the Agile Coaching Growth Wheel and the Agile Coaching Code of Ethics—to support agile practitioners in their professional development. The episode concludes with a discussion on the significance of mentorship and continuous improvement within the agile community. Tune in for invaluable insights and practical tools to enhance your agile journey. Listen Now to Discover: [1:08] - Brian welcomes Certified Scrum Trainer®, Certified Team Coach®, & Certified Enterprise Coach®, and host of the Clean At Work podcast, John Barratt. [4:42] - John reveals the core issues behind struggling organizations and shares how innovation can allow an organization to thrive during challenging times. [5:50] - Brian and John analyze the impact of economic downturns on organizations and agility, offering strategies to navigate these challenging times successfully. [10:04] - Brian and John explore the role of Scrum and Agile in an economic downturn. [16:08] - Join Brian and the Mountain Goat Software team for not only a Certified ScrumMaster® class but a full year of membership, learning, and support from Mike Cohn, Brian, and the Agile Mentors Community. You don’t have to lead alone. [17:09] - Brian poses an opportunity to expand the definition of done of Scrum leadership. [19:43] - John introduces the Agile Coaching Growth Wheel and the Agile Coaching Code of Ethics as powerful resources to help Agile practitioners and leaders enhance their skills and progress in their development. [23:42] - John shares the tool of Agile Scoping, based on From Contempt to Curiosity by Caitlin Walker, to lean into Scrum success within an organization. [32:25] - Brian shares a big thank you to John for joining him on the show. [33:04] - We invite you to share this episode with a friend and subscribe to the Agile Mentors Podcast. [33:57] - Do you have feedback or a great idea for an episode of the show? Great! Just send us an email. [34:16] - If you’d like to continue this discussion, join the Agile Mentors Community. You get a year of free membership into that site by taking any class with Mountain Goat Software. We'd love to see you in one of Mountain Goat Software's classes, you can find the schedule here. References and resources mentioned in the show: John Barratt Clean At Work podcast Scrum Events Meetup #93: The Rise of Human Skills and Agile Acumen with Evan Leyburn The Agile Army - John Barratt Agile Coaching Growth Wheel Agile Coaching Code of Ethics Agile Scoping From Contempt to Curiosity by Caitlin Walker Agile 2024 - The European Experience - Manchester Agile Coach Camp UK Certified ScrumMaster® Training and Scrum Certification Join the Agile Mentors Community Subscribe to the Agile Mentors Podcast Mountain Goat Software Certified Scrum and Agile Training Schedule Want to get involved? This show is designed for you, and we’d love your input. Enjoyed what you heard today? Please leave a rating and a review. It really helps, and we read every single one. Got an Agile subject you’d like us to discuss or a question that needs an answer? Share your thoughts with us at podcast@mountaingoatsoftware.com This episode’s presenters are: Brian Milner is SVP of coaching and training at Mountain Goat Software. He's passionate about making a difference in people's day-to-day work, influenced by his own experience of transitioning to Scrum and seeing improvements in work/life balance, honesty, respect, and the quality of work. John Barratt is a Certified Enterprise Coach® (CEC) and Certified Scrum Trainer® (CST), passionate about helping individuals, teams, and organizations achieve their best through agile coaching approaches. With a background in the military and a keen interest in systemic modeling, John constantly seeks new ideas and innovations to support organizational resilience and agility. Auto-generated Transcript: Brian (00:00) Welcome in Agile Mentors. We are here for another episode of the Agile Mentors podcast. I am with you as always, Brian Milner, and with me today, I have a good friend of mine that I've been trying to get on the show for a while. Mr. John Barrett is with us. Welcome in, John. John Barratt (00:14) Thank you for having me Brian. It's been a while. We've been trying. We're here today. I'm really pleased. Brian (00:18) Yeah, very, very excited. John and I have seen each other at conferences for years. We've crossed paths. And I kind of jokingly said to him, I'm threatening to have a conversation with you not at a conference at some point. And that was kind of how we started this. For those who aren't familiar with John and his work, John works with a company called Agile Affinity. John Barratt (00:34) Hahaha! Brian (00:43) He is a certified Scrum trainer, a certified team coach, and certified enterprise coach. So he has the holy trifecta of Scrum Alliance certifications there from the guide community. He's a coach and trainer. Couple of interesting things. First of all, we'll talk a little bit about this, but John has his own podcast called the Clean at Work podcast that we can talk about here a little bit. But another interesting thing that he told me before, I didn't realize this, but John actually started in the military. So do you want to say anything about that? How long were you in the military? John Barratt (01:19) Yeah, so I was in the military for six years, joined accidentally when I was 18. So I went into the career office with a friend who was joining. And they were like, you're a bright lad, you can earn all of this money. So it was either go to university and getting lots of debt or join the army, get lots of training and get paid and see the world. So no thoughts of joining before that day accidentally joined. Did six years including a tour of Iraq. And the important thing about that for me is when I left, I felt really isolated. So Army is all about team, right? Team focus. Left the Army, was in IT, and it felt totally different. People were there stabbing me in the back, not supporting me. And then I found this thing called Agile, which was about teams again. And this thing called Scrum, where it was a team game. I was like, this is what I've been missing. Where's this been for the last two years since I left the army? And the rest is history. I did do a keynote at Central Agile Spain. I'm not sure what year, but it is on YouTube for anyone who's interested in hearing more about how the army is actually rather agile in my humble opinion. Brian (02:22) Yeah. That's awesome. We'll find that and put that in the show notes here. So if people are interested in finding that, they can go and watch that. John Barratt (02:45) Yeah, we'll have to dust it out of the archives. Brian (02:48) Well, yeah, yeah, I'm sure we can find it. But we were talking before this about our topic and I think this is going to be a topic that's interesting to a lot of people. Really, really kind of diving into the state of the industry right now and what we're seeing as far as the economy in the agile industry. You know, there's there's several organizations that have laid people off You know, there's there's less demand at the moment in the coaching kind of realm So kind of what's behind that the the shifts and you know What might be driving this kind of thing? So I know John you got some opinions on this. So let us have it John Barratt (03:18) Mm -hmm. Yeah, so I don't want to talk too much about the global economics. I don't pretend to be an expert on why we're seeing a recession. We can talk about, you know, COVID and the cost of that and also the war in Ukraine and, you know, all of the pain and suffering that that's caused much more than, you know, what we're seeing, which is, you know, a few people being laid off. So I don't want to go into that. But what I do want to really explore is, so if an organization is struggling, there's two elements. for that. Do they try and cut back as much cost as possible or do they try and innovate themselves out of that recession? Do they try and do something different and in a unique way? Unfortunately what I'm seeing a lot of is the first one which is cut back, reduce cost as much as possible and that's to the detriment of the the Scrim masses and and agile coaches that we see and I'm going to talk a little bit why they are the ones that often are in danger in a minute. Instead of where they should go, which my bias opinion should go, right? What I'm trying to do in the company that I run is to actually lean into that as an opportunity and try and innovate and see, well, what is possible in this new, exciting world that we're perhaps moving into? Where do we need to go when organizations are struggling? What are the opportunities, an example, AI that we've seen and what difference will that make in the next few years? I mean, who knows? Brian (05:14) Yeah, yeah, I think it's fascinating and you know, there's something I've talked about with some friends for several years and that is that I think there's sort of a, boy, I don't know how deep we want to go on this, but you know, you have a lot of executives now that get hired to come into a company and it's gamesmanship because the idea is I've got to increase our... our stock price by however many percentage points. And my bonus is tied to that. The more I can increase it, the more I get a bonus. Well, it's kind of like if you go to a team and tell them, hey, can you do more story points? They can certainly game that and all of a sudden have more story points. Well, the same thing with a short -term kind of executive. If you're in an organization and you're only going to be there for a couple of years, And you know your site is, if I can raise it three percentage points, I get a bonus. Well, there's a lot of easy cuts I can make that all of a sudden I've gone up three percentage points. But the long term of that company has not benefited. It's only the short term. And it just feels like, I don't know if it's a day trader thing, if that's really why this is kind of becoming more prevalent or not. But it seems like investing is kind of more of the short term. Now, and it used to be when you buy a stock, you'd buy it for 10, 20 years because you believed in that company and you expected to pay off over the long run. There's still a little of that, but it seems much more short -sighted. And I think that's trickled down to our, like I said, I don't know how deep we want to get on this. I think that's trickled down to our executives. And I think from the executive, that's trickled down to the employees. And that's really affected how... John Barratt (06:41) Mm -hmm. Brian (07:06) you know, when we've had layoffs and we've had downturns in the economy that just, hey, this is an easy way for us to show an increase in profits. John Barratt (07:15) Yeah, I think that's a really good point. It reminds me of Craig Lammon's laws, structure leads culture. And when we talk about structure, we don't ever just mean the hierarchy, we mean the bonus system, how people are rewarded and paid and all of those things. And so if you're rewarding shortism by giving these execs bonuses based on Brian (07:34) Yeah. John Barratt (07:41) profit for this year or as you said stock increase by 3 % then they will cut costs because what looks good for short term and for stocks is to have the minimum operational expense possible right if they can keep that as low as possible then that looks like a solid company because they're keeping controlling costs they talk about and and If they're working on margins and profits start to go down, which is what we're seeing as a trend at least UK, US, I can't say if it's completely global, but it seems like a large percent of the company and the organizations are going in that way, then what they do is to keep their margins so that they get their bonus is they start to reduce that, right? Because they need to keep that buffer. If they were to do what I'm suggesting, which is to lean into that and perhaps spend a little bit, spend some money to make some money, or at least keep it lying and try some innovative stuff, then that's high risk for them. Hmm. Brian (08:50) Yeah. Yeah, I've seen things before that have said that when there is economic downturns, that their evidence shows that the companies that invest more during the economic downturns actually end up increasing their positions to a much greater extent when the downturn starts to turn around because... John Barratt (09:02) Mm -hmm. Brian (09:14) they haven't just set idle or they haven't tried to reduce, they've tried to invest and now they're positioned to really take advantage of it once the economy starts flowing again. I'm not like you, I'm no economic expert, I'm no economist. So I don't know all the ins and outs of what's causing that. But it certainly has caused pain in our sector. And I think a lot of sectors, because I have I know lots of people who have gone through layoffs, not just in the tech industry recently. So I guess kind of the question that I ask about this as far as the agile community is concerned is, if we were delivering value, right? If it was undeniable that what we were doing was increasing profits, increasing value to our customers, I think that would make it a lot. harder for these kind of layoffs to happen. So I don't want to entirely say, hey, it's bad leadership, right? I think we have to take ownership a little bit. John Barratt (10:23) Yeah, and I'm going to say something I think is quite controversial here, which I actually blame servant leadership for this. So I know in the latest version of the Scrum Guide, we use the word true leadership, but I still like the word servant leadership. And I've actually changed my mindset and how I teach these things over the last few years because of this, because we've started to see this trend. Brian (10:28) Go for it. All right. John Barratt (10:51) And I've seen it in organizations where I've worked, I've left one year later, and then they've made all the agile coaches redundant. And I think it's down to how we use and perceive servant leadership. So historically, I was always, you know, Scrum Master or Agile Coach is the great person in the background. They let everyone else take the credit. They're there to help and support the team and to do all of that stuff, which is great, right? until someone with a balance sheet comes along and goes, what are all these scrum masters who aren't delivering any value, right? They're an overhead. They're seen as an overhead. Not delivering any value. No one can even tell me what value they've created. These developers over here, they're doing great. And the product owner is really maximizing the value of this product. But these scrum masters, they don't add any value. Because that's what we told them to do, right? We taught them to... Brian (11:29) Yeah. John Barratt (11:49) give everyone else the credit and serve everyone else and be in the background. So I think we've got a lot to blame, Brian, as trainers for, well, I don't know how you've taught it in the past, but I feel a little bit guilty. Don't worry, I've got the answer, but I just want to hear from you, what you, where you are with that one. Brian (12:04) No, no, no, no. Yeah. I'll tell you my opinion and you'll tell me if I'm correct or not. Yeah, no, I agree. I definitely think that's part of it. But maybe this will be a little controversial. I kind of spoke about this recently at the Scrum Gathering in my talk. In the trend that we've seen, John Barratt (12:15) Yeah! Brian (12:40) that I kind of talk about the diminishing of the perception of value of the Scrum Master. And I think that there's kind of multiple parts to that. I think part of it could be, hey, leadership doesn't really understand the value. But I think that there is a secondary part of that, that they're not seeing the value. And if they're not seeing the value, then I think that that's John Barratt (12:48) Mm -hmm. Mm -hmm. Brian (13:08) that rest on us. I think that we have to partly do a better job of helping them to understand it, but partly doing a better job of delivering it. And again, don't want to get too controversial here, but in our industry, in our training industry, You know, we've done lots of two day classes. We've done lots of things where we get people out the door and then they're in place and they're doing things. And the follow -up, you and I both know the follow -up is so important. You can't just take a two day class and then you're set for life. It's two days, but that's a kickoff and you got to continue that. and if I, if I take a two day class and I kind of slide backwards a little bit from that class and I get in and I'm a scrum master, there's, John Barratt (13:43) Mm -hmm. Yeah. Brian (14:01) Unfortunately, I think there's a lot of scrum masters out there who see their job as meeting scheduler. I'm here to schedule meetings, and that's the value I bring. Well, I can't blame a leader for letting that person go, because anybody can schedule meetings. It doesn't really take a lot of skill to do that. John Barratt (14:08) Mm -hmm. Yeah. Brian (14:26) The skills that we should be adding are those soft skills, the conflict resolution and understanding the personality types that make up our team. And essentially what I talked about in my talk was that first phrase of the Agile Manifesto, individuals and interactions over processes and tools. It's about individuals and interactions. We have to know the people that make up our team, not every team in the world, but our team. And we have to know. how they work best together. And I think people who do that, there's enormous value for that. So I would propose to you there's a shared blame, right? I think there's a blame there that we need to do a better job of showing the executives, but we also need to do a better job of actually providing value for the executives. John Barratt (14:58) Mm -hmm. Yeah. Yeah, yeah, I'm just, I was just, you know, I'm new to running CSMs and things like that. And one of the things I've brought in is a follow -up session. So, you know, a month after the training, they can have 30 minutes and we can talk about stuff. And that's really where you appreciate that the CSM isn't enough, right, to be a Scrum Master because you... There's only so much you can do, but the thing that always lacks, at least I haven't managed to perfect it yet, is those soft skills, right, which are the things that are important because you can't cover that in half an hour, an hour, right? All of those things are a full one, two, well, I'm being generous, just touching the sides with a one, two day course in some of those. And it's good to see the Scrim Alliance moving into some of those, you know, competency based or what they call skills based. courses where we can go a bit deeper into those key things. Because they're talking about, well, how can I do this? And in my head, it's obvious, but it's clearly not. So there's a huge gap between putting someone on a two -day course and thinking they can be a scrum master. And we do see a lot of bad scrum masters in the industry. And it certainly does cost everyone, even the good ones, some credibility. Right? Because... And if there's more ones, and it's not bad because they're bad people or trying to do a bad job, it's just that they haven't been equipped to do the job, right? Yeah, it's as simple as that. Brian (17:03) Yeah. At one of the tables I was at at the recent guide retreat at the Scrum gathering, we were having a discussion around this. And one of the things that kind of struck me as that was going on was, you know what it sounds like? It sounds like we don't have a stringent enough definition of done. Like when we think about someone who's you're now ready to be a Scrum master, well, that definition of done right now is a two day class. Right? And. John Barratt (17:22) Mm -hmm. Brian (17:32) I think we have to put in the expectation that, no, this is a component of that definition of done, but there's actually more that you need in order to, you know, this is an important role. This is somebody who is shepherding and guiding a team to be successful in this. So if someone's not qualified in doing that, it's no wonder that we see a bunch of bad scum out there because the person leading it isn't qualified, you know? John Barratt (17:38) Hmm. Yeah, and actually, I was just thinking an apprenticeship approach would be a much better idea, right, for this type of work. I often give the metaphor in my classes that agile coaching is a craft, Scrum Mastery is a craft. And imagine you're a carpenter, you don't get better at being a carpenter by reading lots of theory about good joints and all of this stuff. You know, you pick up a few things, you get better at Scrum Mastery or agile coaching. Brian (18:07) Yeah. John Barratt (18:29) by working and getting feedback. Our work is with the people, right? And people are a lot more complex than would, so we have to do even more of it to get any good. And of course, in carpentry, you wouldn't think about, we'll do a two -day training course. You would do an apprenticeship, right? And they do it for years before they become like a master carpenter. Yet we have scrimmasters after two days. Brian (18:58) Yeah. Yeah, no, I completely agree. And for the organization, I know when you've seen organizations that have sort of that layer, that hierarchy of we have Scrum Masters, but we have coaches, and we have enterprise coaches. When you have that kind of structure where you can have the phrase we use as mentor and be mentored. And if you can be in that place where you mentor others and you're also being mentored, John Barratt (19:21) Mm -hmm. Brian (19:28) That I think is really key to reaching the next level, to being able to kind of grow into what it is that you want to become in this industry. John Barratt (19:39) Yeah, I mean, I can't solve that problem very easily myself. You know, we've got a certified team coach and enterprise coach in the Scrim Alliance. It needs to be a bit more of a gap, I think, between that and CSPSM and we'll see what comes out in the next few years. But there is a couple of resources that I have worked on to try and help with this. So I've been on a mission to try and professionalize the world of agile coaching for at least five years. And the two things that I've found that have helped most people, is something called the Agile Coaching Growth Wheel, which you may have heard of. We'll put the link in the chat to that, which has kind of all of the competencies that we think you need in Agile Coaching, which is the set of competencies that a Scrum Master needs. So not Agile Coach, Agile Coaching, Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or any, you know, job title could be anything, right? It doesn't really matter. So that's a really useful tool. gives you all the areas, but it also gives you guidance, like a one to five guidance that almost uses the apprenticeship type thing. I can't remember all the levels, I think it uses like the Drift for scale, but it says at level one, you should be able to do these sorts of things. At level two, you should be able to do these sorts of things. And that gives people at least a starting point. You don't know what you don't know, right? Brian (20:58) Right. No, I think that's awesome. And we definitely will put that in our links and make sure that people can find that. Yeah, you're right. That kind of apprenticeship idea, I know that I could not have gotten to where I am without the mentors I've had. John Barratt (21:15) Mmm. Brian (21:18) And it's people who have, for no benefit of their own, have taken their own time to say, I'm going to invest time in this person and help them reach the next level. And I've tried to carry that forward as I've grown in this career as well, because I think it's important. I think we have to help the next group that's coming along. Yeah. John Barratt (21:44) Mm -hmm. I was thinking becoming a CST is almost like that apprenticeship type system, right? Where you have to do the co -trains with different people. They're like mentors, right? Different diversity, different types and groups. And you learn, both people learn from doing the co -train. And I think personally, it'd be a shame if they ever... Brian (21:54) Yeah. John Barratt (22:16) remove that concept because I think it's the closest we've got to an apprenticeship. Brian (22:21) Yeah. Yeah, and it works, right? I mean, I think that it does a good job of getting people to the level they need to be. There's still a lot, I mean, that doesn't do it all on its own, but it is, you know, I think anyone who's been through it, I think you would probably agree with this as well, is, you know, that was a foundational part of becoming a CST for me, is being able to observe and watch others and learn from them and... get feedback on how I was doing it. So I think you're right. That could be a very intriguing addition if there was someone who kind of incorporated that into the process. And I think that would give organizations kind of a confidence to say, I can trust this person. John Barratt (23:10) Which is what we really want with the CCCTCs, right? It's that stamp. I can trust that person. Second tool I wanted to highlight was the Agile Coaching Code of Ethics. So this was an initiative we did with the Agile Alliance. And the beauty of when we created this code of ethics, it was for people who were just starting out as well as experienced professionals. So you can read through that and that's kind of your rule sheet of Brian (23:25) Yeah. John Barratt (23:40) I'm new to this. This is the minimum standard we expect from a Scrum Master or an Agile coach in this industry. Because you don't know what you don't know again. But we've tried to make it as simple as possible. A simple list of these are the things you should definitely do if you want to be ethical in your work. Brian (24:00) Yeah. Yeah, that's a good resource as well. And we'll make sure we have that linked. Was there another resource as well that you wanted to mention, or is it just those two? John Barratt (24:12) So it's the Agile Coaching Growth Wheel and the Agile Coaching Code of Ethics. So we've talked a lot about the problem of where we're at, and we've given a couple of pointers. I wanted to talk a little bit about how I've changed my direction from this original kind of servant leadership type focus, which seems to be having some... Brian (24:36) Yeah. John Barratt (24:40) traction and benefit and value to people. And it's a couple of tools combined. So I created something a couple of years ago called Agile Scoping, which was based on Clean Scoping. So Clean Scoping is something that Caitlin Walker created based on Clean Language around how she scoped out a new piece of work. If you want to know more, then I highly recommend her book from Content Curiosity. Brian (24:44) Awesome. John Barratt (25:10) Bit biased, but one of the best books I've ever read. Not an agile book at all, but just a truly incredible story about how she's used clean language and something we call systemic modeling, which is using clean language in groups, with youths that have been kicked out of school, for example, and how they went from all individuals to suddenly kind of helping and supporting and understanding each other. Brian (25:31) Hmm, yeah. John Barratt (25:40) So great book. But anyway, Agile Scoping was based on that and it starts off with a discovery phase. We call that initial scoping, which is setting out kind of, is this work set up for success? So is the person in charge actually got enough influence over the system to actually make any change? So if you are doing Scrum. Do they have permission to actually change the structure into something that is actually going to help Scrum succeed? Have they tried different things before? And also this thing called congruency. So it's what they're saying aligned to what they're doing. So asking for those examples of, okay, you're saying that this, have you tried that before? Those sort of things. Very high level, just checking it out. And you can do that in an interview as well. So this isn't just for an external person. I always think that interviews should be two -way, right? It's not just a one -way thing. I want to check that if I'm signing up 40 hours a week or however many, that this is an organization that actually wants to be agile. I mean, I always put my hand out to the people on my training and people I meet at conferences where they're really struggling, right? And it's a really hard environment. And I always think, wow, you've got way more patience than I have. I really respect that. but my patients' levels are very low. So if I'm going to work with a client, I need to have a feeling that they can work at a pace, right? Brian (27:20) Yeah, right. Right. John Barratt (27:21) So that's level one and that's fine. Then we do an organizational scoping phase where you work with as many people as possible. You're looking at the problems that the organization says they've got, what the culture is now, where they want it to be, running some workshops, finding out what's happening. And again, we call it scoping because you can scope it to the level that you've been brought into. So if you're a Scrum Master working with one team and it's... One product owner, small product, that's fine. That's your scope if it's a whole organization, much wider. At the end of that, you create a coaching plan with the organization. So you have a session and you agree up to four outcomes is what I've found. So we move into outcome -based approach. So even if you skip all of the other stuff, what I would say is move away from any output thinking. As a scrum -rosterer, Brian (28:10) Yeah. John Barratt (28:18) even if it's just in your yearly appraisal, make it clear these are the outcomes that we're looking for. And these are more business related outcomes or things that are going to actually make a difference to the organization. So it could be things like make more money for the organization, could be increase employee engagement, increase customer engagement, number of active users in your mobile app, whatever those are. But they're nothing to really do with Agile, they're to do with... Brian (28:42) Yeah. John Barratt (28:47) that the organization wants to set. Those go into a coaching plan. We have a coaching agreement canvas that you can use to put all of that in. And then it's really clear, like these are the things that I'm going to help and support you with as a Scrim Master or Agile coach. There's a bit more risk, right? Because if you don't meet them, then you've got to have a conversation, but at least then it's visible, right? These are what I'm saying I'm going to help with. This is what you've said you want help with. And now we're going to do a number of experiments to try and get there. And that's where we get into that continuous improvement cycle of trying to involve, adapt, inspect, work on all of those things that are happening within your team, within your department, within your organization, depending on where your scope is, constantly evolving and looking at. where we're at. We might have some lead -in indicators as well, perhaps in there to help us cycle time, lead time, throughput. Those can be useful, but really we're looking at end value and we're measuring our performance of a Scrum Master Agile Coach based on the value being given. We're not letting the product owner take all of that praise and credit. Of course, we don't want to be too arrogant and go too far the other way. It's a team effort. but we're at least putting our, you know, more, I think skin in the game is the thing. What I've seen in the past is, you know, bit of a puppy dog type thing, Scrum Master, ooh, shiny over here, great, shiny over there, no, skin in the game, this is a partnership, and we're gonna work on this together. Sorry, I spoke for a long time, though. Brian (30:16) Yeah. Love that. No, no, no. I love that. You were saying great stuff. And I mean, I love the bit about outcome -based kind of approaches to it. I think that's really, really important. I've always thought, you know, like the performance, I'm always really hesitant about performance -based kind of metrics. And I always want to shift more to output outcome -based kind of metrics, not output. And I think that because that's, You're right. A business doesn't care how agile we are. A business cares if we're increasing our bottom line, if we're increasing our membership, all the business goals that you might have. That's what they care about. And agile -ism means to that. John Barratt (31:17) Yeah, I have a big shiver when teams have like agile maturity models. Like the word maturity, first of all, like if I say to you, Brian, you're immature, Brian. You know, that's just like, why would you do that? And also if I, you know, it's many people have said agile is never the goal, right? We're never trying to be agile for agile sake. We're doing it to help organizations and, you know. Brian (31:23) Ha ha ha. John Barratt (31:44) Therefore, why would you want to know how mature a team is when that's not actually that important, right? Could be a very leading indicator, perhaps, of where you're trying to get to, but it scares me when I see those sort of things. Brian (32:04) Yeah, this is great. This is great stuff. And there's so I mean, from what you've said, there's so many good links that we're going to be able to put in our show notes for this. We'll also, by the way, make sure that people can get in touch with you, John, if they want to follow up and learn more individually from you, because that's always really important here as well. And I know it's conference season. There's a lot of conferences going on. And you were telling me you're going to be at the Europe. John Barratt (32:12) Mm -hmm. Brian (32:33) Agile 24 conference, right? John Barratt (32:36) Yeah, so I've decided to do my part for the environment and not fly out to America for the third time this year. So I'm going to be in the Agile Alliance Manchester in July. I'm doing two sessions there. One looking at product refinement using clean language and the other one how to help and support self -managing teams with Caitlin herself. So if you like the idea of the stuff I was talking with Caitlin. and that's the session for you. Also going to be in Agile Prague this year, Agile Coach Camp UK, which I run, but unfortunately that is full. So there is a waiting list if you did want to try and sneak into that. And I'm sure I'll be at a few other places as well. There's also my monthly meetup that I run with a number of other colleagues called Scrum Event. It's actually the second largest Scrum Alliance user group in the world. Brian (33:33) Awesome. John Barratt (33:34) and we tend to have some pretty cool speakers there, so watch out for that. Brian (33:40) That's awesome. Yeah. We'll try to link to all of that so that people can find it. But yeah, if you're going to be at any of those conferences or if you're on the fence about going to the conference, you can hear great speakers like John there. So make sure that if you do, that you go up and say hello and tell them that you were listening to the podcast and heard this and were interested. And that's why you're there. Well, John, I appreciate your time. We're recording this on a Friday afternoon for you. And I know that's really precious time at the end of a week. So I really appreciate you giving us your time here and sharing your knowledge with us. John Barratt (34:19) Thank you for inviting me and having me. It's been a blast. Brian (34:24) Absolutely.

On this best of Mornings with Carmen, Political scientist John Barrett talks about the political sermons and conversations we need to have:  How do we not fear in fearful times?  How do we not let the sun go down on our political anger? and more.  Pastor Irwyn Ince, author of 'Hope Ain't a Hustle," takes us to Hebrews to find an anchor for hope in this world. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

As the Paul Pacelli's week of filling in on Melissa In The Morning comes to a close, Paul welcomed John Barrett, vice president of the Woodmont Amateur Radio Association, to the program. They talked about amateur radio as a whole as well as an upcoming event this weekend! Image Credit: Getty Images

Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about how to we can creatively enter into the conversations that arise when God or spiritual matters are brought up in the entertainment world. Political scientist John Barrett talks about the political sermons and conversations we need to have:  How do we not fear in fearful times?  How do we not let the sun go down on our political anger? and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

w/ John Barrett...   Everyone in an organization needs supportive feedback to help improve their performance. Looking to elevate your team? It's time to introduce a framework and a playbook for accountability using encouragement and correction.    How can leaders create a culture where people can grow and make a difference?   ◈  Guest John Barrett brings insights from his masterclass on The Guardrails of Accountability available now at The Sales Hunter University.   

What's up, dudes? It's another minisode! Today we're celebrating Halloween and Christmas with the John Barrett penned Ted E. Bear story "Christmas Comes to Monster Mountain!" It's a the literary sequel to “The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas” and “The Great Bear Scare.”John Barrett came up with the story to “The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas” and developed the teleplay for the special which was subsequently produced by DePatie-Freleng Enterprises in 1973. The special stars Ted E. Bear as a curious bear who yearns to discover and experience Christmastide, even as he endures ridicule from the entire bear community. Barrett also wrote several sequels to the special, including “The Great Bear Scare.” In this adventure, the bears of the city of Bearbank hear rumors that Count Dracula and the other monsters from Monster Mountain are going to invade and conquer Bearbank on Halloween. Teddy believes he has found a way to deter and repel the creatures, and indeed he does save the day. In fact, “The Great Bear Scare” was turned into a special layer in 1983, though the animation is stilted and incomplete. Dracula also has trouble turning into a bat for some reason.That now brings us to “Christmas Comes to Monster Mountain.” Developed by the LeFave Company, it was published in 1981 by Children's Press. The illustrations were done by Rick Reinert Productions in the style of the original special. Dracula, the leader of the monsters, is running for re-election, and needs a scheme so vile that it secures his victory. His diabolical plot: kidnap Santa. I wonder if Jack Skellington took notes from this book. He writes a letter to Santa pretending to be a young boy so that the good saint will visit him. Sure enough, on Christmas Eve, Santa comes down Dracula's chimney and is caught in his trap. When Santa doesn't come back up the chimney, his reindeer fly off to get help. Enter Ted E Bear! He agrees to help, and since he can't rescue Santa from Dracula, he delivers all the presents in Santa's stead. On Christmas morning, as Dracula revels in his success, Ted shows up and reveals that the ploy failed because he himself delivered the presents. Dracula is sure he will lose the election; however, Santa always brings extra gifts on his trip. Ted E Bear handed them out to all the monsters for Christmas. The monsters are so overcome with joy that Dracula wins in a landslide. He brought Christmas to Monster Mountain.Scary monsters? Check. Undaunted protagonist? Got it. Learning to fly Santa's sleigh in no time? For sure! So grab your flight map, hop on the sleigh, and deliver presents to this episode!Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com! Later, dudes!

Willie discusses keeping the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati with John Barrett, and the latest in Israel with Greg Roman and Mark Morgan.

Willie talks with Western and Southern CEO John Barrett about his efforts and sacrifices in keeping the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati.

Willie discusses keeping the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati with John Barrett, and the latest in Israel with Greg Roman and Mark Morgan.

Willie talks with Western and Southern CEO John Barrett about his efforts and sacrifices in keeping the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati.

Sloan prepares you for this weekends Western and Southern/WEBN Fireworks with conversations with John Barrett of Western and Southern, Kidd Chris of 102.7 WEBN, and the Local Loop with Allie Martin. Also Daniel DiMartino from the Manhattan Institute tells us if the US is losing worker to Canada, and Austin Elmore and Jason Nathanson get you ready for the weekend in sports and movies.

Jim Ryan from ABC gives us the latest on Hurricane Idalia. Mike also chats with John Barrett from Western and Southern on the Tennis Tourney, WEBN Fireworks and more.

Scott breaks down the Bengals 53 man roster with ESPN 1530's Austin Elmore. Also why the media has the narrative wrong in a Columbus police shooting with Dan Hils, and John Barrett joins Scott to preview the 2023 Western and Southern/WEBN Fireworks.

In this episode of Coffee With Leaders, Jamin Baxter and John Barrett talk with Chris Robinson. They discuss the importance of treating all people with respect and valuing others. Chris shares personal stories, including one about leaving a VIP room to interact with the audience. They also discuss Chris's approach to reading and how it helps him solve problems in his life. Chris advises leaders to always have a book with them and use audio at higher speeds to consume more information. The conversation touches on topics such as failure, the leadership event called Exchange, and the importance of having hobbies as a leader. Chris Robinson discusses his current work and preparations for upcoming International Max Certifications, including revamping the certification process and creating a new online platform. He emphasizes the importance of being a John Maxwell Certified leader and encourages listeners to attend International Maxwell Certifications. The conversation concludes with Chris sharing advice for leaders to be more intentional in pursuing their goals and visions. 1.  Leadership: (00:00:00 – 00:19:52) In this episode of Coffee with Leaders, Jamin Baxter and John Barrett talk with Chris Robinson. They discuss the importance of treating all people with respect and valuing others. Chris shares personal stories, including one about leaving a VIP room to interact with the audience. They also discuss Chris's approach to reading and how it helps him solve problems in his life. Chris advises leaders to always have a book with them and use audio at higher speeds to consume more information. 2.  Learning from failure, hobbies, leadership development: (00:19:52 – 00:29:57) During the meeting, the participants discussed various topics. One person talked about how failure has shaped their life and the importance of not letting failure stick to them. They also shared their experience with participating in a leadership event called Exchange and recommended others to attend it. The conversation also touched on the significance of having hobbies as a leader to provide an outlet and find balance in life. The importance of encouraging team members to have fun and pursue their own hobbies was also emphasized. 3.  International John Maxwell Certifications, preparation for upcoming events, revamping certification process, online platform development (00:29:58 – 00:34:49) Chris Robinson, Executive Vice President of the John Maxwell team, discusses his current work and preparations for upcoming International Max Certifications. He mentions multiple talks he has to prepare for these events as well as revamping the certification process and creating a new online platform for the certified team. Chris emphasizes the importance of being a John Maxwell Certified leader and encourages listeners to attend International Max Certifications. The conversation ends with Chris sharing advice for leaders to become more intentional in pursuing their goals and visions. The hosts express their gratitude and admiration for Chris's wisdom and inspiration.

Shelby and Josh are backstage, in green rooms, and in metaphorical dark alleys with Bass Drum of Death! They talk to leading man John Barrett, guitar wizard Jim Barrett, and human drum machine Ian Kirkpatrick. The boys chatted about growing up in Oxford, Mississippi, their experience with the pandemic, and what is was like working with Patrick Carney on their latest record, "Say I Won't" out on Fat Possum Records.. It is so choice, if you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up.Connect on Instagram: @bassdrumofdeath and @firstnamesisabandMusic, socials, and more HERE Living Room Recordings©

The government's deprivation of life, liberty, or property is legitimate only if preceded by certain procedural protections—better known as due process of law. This includes reasonable notice of the rules so citizens can know and follow them. But a 1947 Supreme Court decision gave the burgeoning administrative state the ability to create new rules with retroactive application, through a process known as adjudication. A dissent by Justice Robert Jackson—who was no enemy of the administrative state—lambasted the Court for failing to scrutinize this action. Thanks to our guests John Barrett and Joe Postell. Follow us on Twitter @ehslattery @anastasia_esq @pacificlegal #DissedPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Barrett of Bass Drum of Death joins Dwyer to talk about his early days touring around the country in a tiny Toyota, the assumptions about Mississippi, golf, how everything in NYC is a little harder than it should be, and his the new album SAY I WON'T out on Jan 27 on Fat Possum.Opening song Find It from the album Say I Won'tSay I won't is out January 27th 2023 on Fat Possum Records.Bass Drum of Death Website Buy The Eleventh Hour: Songs For Climate Justice HEREGet a website from Kelly R. Dwyer HERE Themattdwyer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Barrett aka Bass Drum of Death joins us to talk about starting his career as a one man band and recording his first two albums by himself using only a 60 dollar Blue Snowball microphone. In fact, Blue should 100% be sponsoring him in some way, if anyone from this company is listening right now.... not a bad idea.

The KiddChris Show - 09/01/2022- Reviewing Top Songs- 'Gentleman' John Barrett stops by- Shawn is a BIG WINNER- Wolfpack promotes the Fireworks!

To say there are widespread reports of abuses by Russian troops in Ukraine is to undersell it. There have been hundreds and hundreds of cases claiming rape, torture, and murder. Last week, a video of the torture and execution of a Ukrainian soldier at the hands of Russian soldiers shocked the world.We call these things war crimes and crimes against humanity. But that's a relatively new concept. Today we're going to talk about the Nuremberg Trials, which took some vague ideals and put them into practice.Joining us today to talk about the Nuremberg Trials is John Barrett. He's a Professor of Law at St. John's University, a biographer of former U.S. Attorney General and Nuremberg chief prosecutor Robert H. Jackson.Angry Planet has a substack! Join the Information War to get weekly insights into our angry planet and hear more conversations about a world in conflict.https://angryplanet.substack.com/subscribeYou can listen to Angry Planet on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or follow our RSS directly. Our website is angryplanetpod.com. You can reach us on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/angryplanetpodcast/; and on Twitter: @angryplanetpod.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/warcollege. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.