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Navigating the digital landscape, we often find ourselves at the crossroads of technology and mental health. Our conversation with Holly LaBarbera, a seasoned therapist deeply rooted in Fremont, offers a tapestry of insights into the psychological impacts of our online personas. Holly brings her experience of therapeutic wisdom to the table, shining a light on the complexities of our digital engagement, from the resurgence of literature thanks to social media influencers to the confusion and consequences of public spaces in our lives.This episode explores human connections and the art of storytelling. Holly shares a little of her story and the lessons learned from personal interactions in the banking sector. Our conversation weaves through the contrasting realities of social media's curated lives and the authentic encounters we experience. All of this lays the ground work for a discussion about her latest book. In Holly's book we find a love story interlaced with the struggles of Kai and Josh, reminding us all of the intricate dance of relationships in our own lives.To learn more about Holly, check out this page on her website. To find out more about her book, check out her author and book website here. Check out Own It Fitness for your professional fitness solutions. You can find their website here. Connect with them on Instagram here. If you are interested in supporting the podcast, please reach out to us at thefremontpodcast@gmail.com, or you can contact us here. The Ohlone College Flea Market takes place this month on May 11. Don't miss it. Fremont Bank is our newest sponsor. They have been partnering with and supporting people and small businesses for over six decades. Also, Petrocelli Homes has been a key sponsor for the Fremont Podcast almost from the beginning. If you are looking for help or advice about buying or selling a home, or if you are looking for a realtor, get in touch with Petrocelli Homes on Niles Blvd in Niles. Additionally, Banter Bookshop is the best little bookshop in Fremont. They are a sponsor of that podcast. And we are excited to have them as a partner. If you are in need of services for design or printing, check out Minutemen Press in Irvington. They have been serving the community for over 20 years, and they stand strong by their work and service. Intro and Outro voiceovers made by Gary Williams. Check out garywilliams.org.This episode was edited by Andrew C. Scheduling and background was done by Sara S. This is a Muggins Media Podcast.

[00:00:00] Carl LaBarbera: I met a guy, Dick Berry, who was a professional in the Policy Governance arena. And once I took his class, I was convinced that this was what I needed to do board work. And the reason for that is because primarily my own work in aerospace industry, knowing that systems and procedures are essential to do any kind of job that's going to be effective. [00:00:26] Carl LaBarbera: And when Policy Governance was presented that's the kind of system that I was seeing. And so, a complete, scientific system with procedures and thinking about all the elements of governance was something I needed. [00:00:42] Tommy Thomas:  My guest today is Carl LaBarbera. I met Carl several years ago at his home in Southern California.  He was gracious to give me a couple of hours that afternoon, and we've maintained some loose contact with each other since then.  One of the areas of expertise he has is that of Policy Governance, and I've known that, from the afternoon I met him, so as I was thinking about more guests we could have in the area of board service, Carl was one of the ones I wanted to have, so thank you, Carl, for joining us this afternoon. [00:01:14] Carl LaBarbera: Thank you, Tommy. It's my pleasure to be here and look forward to our conversation. [00:01:19] Tommy Thomas: Before we dig too deep into Policy Governance, how did you get interested in or involved in nonprofit board service? [00:01:29] Carl LaBarbera: That goes back 40 years. So, it's interesting. I don't know how far back you want me to go. [00:01:37] Carl LaBarbera: I can go back to my childhood because my dad had a company in inner city LA which is a very difficult area. [00:01:48] Tommy Thomas: Back then, especially, [00:01:49] Carl LaBarbera:   When I was a very young child, I was 11 years old when the Watts Riots occurred. And my mother and I were driving into the business in South LA. [00:01:59] Carl LaBarbera: And the Watts Riots were underway. And my mom swears that a black woman flagged off attackers.  She was in front of us, and we were able to drive into the business, but we had no idea. The news was not like it is today.  We literally drove into it. So that obviously left a big impression on me as a kid. [00:02:22] Carl LaBarbera: And I've had a heart for the inner city ever since. And we continued, actually, my brother and I took over the business that my dad had started and in 1957 after the war and in continued in that Watts area, but then we were bought out by the freeway and moved just slightly south of there in an area in Linwood, which is still South LA [00:02:48] Carl LaBarbera:  So that connection of having a business in that community and actually knowing the neighbors in that community, in the Watts community, which was primarily African American gave me that heart. And then I was listening to Focus on The Family. I would wake up in the morning, six o'clock in the morning, with Focus on The Family on the radio. [00:03:09] Carl LaBarbera: And Dr. Dobson was talking with Keith Phillips, who is the founder of World Impact, and talking about Watts. And I thought to myself, wow, that's literally across the street. And so, I made a journey to introduce myself to World Impact. At the time it was a Canadian director who was leading that Watts ministry. [00:03:33] Carl LaBarbera: And we got to become good friends in our company partnered with World Impact to help the missionaries in the Watts community and help them in any way we can to support them in their ministry. [00:03:45] Tommy Thomas: Wow. That goes back a long way. [00:03:49] Carl LaBarbera: We're talking 1990s. Yeah. At the time I met him, it was late eighties or early nineties. [00:03:55] Tommy Thomas: Did you have any kind of mentorship relative to board service? Did you have a model or a role model? [00:04:03] Carl LaBarbera: I think, my interest in board work really began with our own company. That was the work that I love to do, having a 30,000-foot perspective, being able to work at that high level, conceptual level seeing all the pieces in an organization the teamwork necessary to make an organization successful. [00:04:25] Carl LaBarbera: I got a hunger for that level of leadership in our own company, but where I was introduced to Policy Governance was at the Christian Management Association. So, I was a member of the association, which was called the Christian Management Association. Now it's called Christian Leadership Alliance. [00:04:44] Carl LaBarbera: And I met a guy, Dick Berry, who was a professional in the Policy Governance arena. And once I took his class, I was convinced that this was what I needed to do board work. And the reason for that is because primarily my own work in the aerospace industry, knowing that systems and procedures are essential to do any kind of job that's going to be effective. [00:05:11] Carl LaBarbera: And when Policy Governance was presented that's the kind of system that I was seeing. And so, a complete, scientific system with procedures and thinking about all the elements of governance was something I needed. And then of course, serving with a friend from church who was an urban ministry leader when he started his nonprofit Urban Youth Workers Institute and asked me to join his board and chair his board, John Carver. [00:05:44] Carl LaBarbera: It was like, what do I use to run a board? Because there's really nothing other than best practice information as to how you actually chair and run a board, how you lead a board. And so that's why policy governance just rung a bell for me, and I knew it was something I had to learn and be very good at. ++++++++++++++++++++ [00:06:05] Tommy Thomas:  Get up at 50,000, 100,000 feet and look down. What's the primary purpose of the nonprofit board? One role of the Board is dealing with the risk factor.  Mitigating or at least evaluate risk to determine what's acceptable and what's not acceptable. [00:06:12] Carl LaBarbera: Yeah, there is one, one primary purpose with two parts actually. And I can just simplify that to say get the mission done and stay out of trouble. So, there's two elements. And what we say, what we call mission, and we call ENDS is what benefit for what people at what worth. [00:06:33] Carl LaBarbera: So those three elements make up the mission or the ENDS. And then there's the risk factor. So, a board is there to mitigate risk or at least evaluate risk and to determine what's acceptable and what's not acceptable but that's the keeping the organization out of trouble part, right? [00:06:51] Carl LaBarbera: So, get the mission done, stay out of trouble. That's their primary purpose. And, but let me add that all that's done on behalf of someone. Especially in nonprofits, in a corporation, right? You are beholden to the shareholders. A board works on behalf of the shareholders. There are no shareholders in the nonprofit world, but what Carver was smart enough to know is that we're, the board is beholden to some, they don't own the organization, the CEO, the staff, they don't own the organization, who owns the organization? [00:07:25] Carl LaBarbera: In the church, we say Jesus owns it. Of course, he owns it all, but Jesus owns the organization, which is cool because he left us a whole book of values that we know that we are beholden to, that we need to comply with. But secondarily, there are owners or what we call care holders or stakeholders on the organization. [00:07:49] Carl LaBarbera: I could talk about the global church as owning a nonprofit. So, we need to be aware of the values of the global church. We could talk about those that the organization impacts. Not the beneficiaries so much, but the communities that would have an interest in the organization. So, when we determine who the owners are, the moral owners, we call them, who is interested in seeing this organization succeed, who is interested in the benefits that this nonprofit will bring. [00:08:24] Carl LaBarbera: And those are the people that we are beholden to, not in a democratic way, not like we're looking for them to give us majority rule direction, but in a way like a doctor or a lawyer would work in the best interest of their ownership. So, the client comes to the doctor. Obviously, the client knows something about their ailment, but the doctor knows more, they're an informed agent. [00:08:50] Carl LaBarbera: Or Robert Greenleaf would say a trustee. So, a trustee, their job is to follow the direction of the trust that is given to them. And that trust is the trust that the ownership holds. And so, the board is to determine what are those values and determine what is in the best interest of those stakeholders. [00:09:12] Carl LaBarbera:  That derives a whole set of policies, which then give direction to the organization. The role of the Board Chair is that of Chief Governance Officer – making sure that the Board accomplishes what is says it is going to do. [00:09:21] Tommy Thomas: Under this model, what's the primary role of the Board Chair? [00:09:25] Carl LaBarbera: The Board Chair is called the C.G.O. So Chief Governing Officer.  So, the Chief Governing Officer, the primary role really is to assure that the board accomplishes what it says it's going to do. In a sense, the chairman is a manager of the board itself to assure that whatever they said they were going to do, because they have a role, they have a job description, and to assure that they get that job done. But I'd also say that the chair is the interface or maybe the primary interface with the CEO. It's very important that chairman has a really solid relationship with the CEO, that there's a clear understanding that there's complete communication on both sides in order for that chairman to do his job well. [00:10:16] Tommy Thomas: Give me some words and phrases that maybe would describe the skillset that this chair needs to do his or her job well. [00:10:25] Carl LaBarbera: Yeah, that really starts with character. Especially in a Christian organization, but any nonprofit really, but it's the character. So that's essential. I think essential elements are wisdom over a lot of experience, preferably humility is very important. I think a humble leader, a servant leader. So, I love Robert Greenleaf and all his writing on servant leadership, and I'm deeply indebted to Robert Greenleaf and his description of what a servant leader does. So that chairman really needs to be that servant leader like Jesus commanded. If you want to be a leader in the kingdom, you have to be the least of all. So that chairman serves the board, and they serve the CEO and they serve the organization. [00:11:13] Tommy Thomas: I know this would vary, but just from your experience, how often does the chair meet with the CEO to maintain this relationship and this esprit de corps? [00:11:25] Carl LaBarbera: World Impact is a good example. And Alvin Sanders, the CEO, and I have a standing meeting once a week on a Monday morning. And we try to communicate with one another on a regular basis just to have that regular flow of communication, what's going on in your world. What's going on from my perspective. And, of course, planning together what the agenda is going to be for the year and for the next meeting. All those things are critical and talking through what issues are important for the CEO to comply with the board policy manual. The board has created, in helping that process.  A lot of times I need to help educate the CEO in the process of Policy Governance. Because there are not a lot of Policy Governance experts out there. And yeah, you don't see that a lot. So, part of it is educating as well. [00:12:19] Tommy Thomas: When you get a new board member what's the best way to onboard this person? [00:12:25] Carl LaBarbera: Yeah. The first thing we do is provide the documents that we've created. So, it's really important for a new board member to understand the process, certainly. So, what is this process called Policy Governance? It's very different from what most people experience. I think I know beyond several boards that many board members want to show up and display their wisdom and their good decision-making skills. And that's really not, that's not what the board is all about. We want that, certainly, but the board needs to understand the process. The beauty of Policy Governance is that all of the things that need to be known are in a policy, a board policy manual, and that manual is less than 30 pages, and it covers all four aspects of what we would call the policy circle regarding CEO role the board role, the chairman role the interaction between the board and the CEO what the mission is and what the limitations are, the things that we can't do as an organization, even if they worked, things illegal or unbiblical. A good Board Policy Manual provides invaluable information for new Board members.  This manual is usually less than 30 pages. So that board policy manual really provides invaluable information to anyone coming on board gives them all the information they need. They're not going to get it all in the first read through, but all the information is there, and they can study that. And the other thing we do is, obviously we want them to know what the bylaws are and what the expectations are in terms of meetings, etc. So, it's really just a quick update getting board members up to date on where we've been, where we're going, and how we operate. [00:14:14] Tommy Thomas: Let me ask you to get you to respond to this quote about a board service. Somebody said, “You need a director on a board who will be a pleasant irritant, someone who will force people to think a little differently. That's what a good board does.” [00:14:29] Carl LaBarbera: I love that because one of the things I strive for is called healthy, I call it healthy conflict. There's probably a better word than conflict, healthy discussion, which means we really want honest feedback from all our board members. So having that, and we definitely have those. A good irritant is someone who really is just thinking through. They're thinking from their perspective, and they're offering their perspective, and we need to hear it. Even if it's opposed to the direction that, we think we need to go, we need to know who was it that talked about Ruth Haley Barton. She talked about working together, finding God's will together. And you really need in teams, and I think it's any team, but including a board team, you need to know what the no people are saying. If someone's really objecting to where we're going, it's pertinent on us to determine what God is saying to that person. Why are they adamantly opposed? And if we don't take the time to figure that out, then we're neglecting our duty. As a board, so not again, obviously, you don't always achieve consensus, but I've been in situations on boards where we have worked it through taking some time and ultimately say there are two people that maybe don't agree, but they relent and say, we will submit to the wisdom of the board. And of course, one of the principles of Policy Governance is that we speak with one voice. After all the discussion and we finally get to the end of the day and we vote and some have to acknowledge that we don't agree, but we are going to speak with one voice when we're done with our work.  So that's critical. ++++++++++++++++++++++ [00:16:23] Tommy Thomas: Your thoughts on bringing younger people in their thirties and forties onto a nonprofit board? [00:16:30] Carl LaBarbera: Yeah, I would love to see that.  And I would love to see young people have that interest. My experience has been that young people aren't the younger generation, millennials, maybe is my experience aren't as interested in what they might consider business-like work. So, say in a church setting, right? Or even in a Christian ministry setting, this is a business job in which I really have a problem with that because I'm a firm believer that God owns it all that he works through business and churches and our ministry happens in all realms of life, right? But that kind of perspective is, yeah, I don't want to be involved in that kind of business process, but every time I've seen young people engage in the process, it is so helpful. So, I would be a big fan. Where do we find them? I have seen them in the governance organization governed for impact, which I'm a fellow with, and we have seen their young people take a real interest in governance. And when they do, then it's highly valuable. We need their perspective, right? This is where the world's going. [00:17:49] Tommy Thomas: For sure. [00:17:51] Carl LaBarbera: Yeah. We need millennial perspective. We need Z perspective. Yeah, I value that. I wish we could get more of it. [00:17:59] Tommy Thomas: I run into this a lot in my work and has to do with the past CEO being a member of the board when, when you bring a new CEO on, your thoughts just from so many years of experience that you've had any observations there. It can be very difficult when a retiring CEO, especially a founder wants to remain as an emeritus Board Member.  That can restrict the ability of the new CEO to make mistakes and/or go in a different direction if that's what the organization needs. [00:18:14] Carl LaBarbera: Yeah, that's tough. I've seen that in churches. I've seen it, I've seen it in other nonprofits. It's just, it's very difficult because when a CEO, who's especially a founder, CEO or a founding pastor and wants to be an emeritus board member or emeritus leader, even that really restricts the ability of that new CEO to be free to make mistakes and go in a different direction to bring their unique skill set because each leader has a unique skill set and they should be allowed to use that. And so I just, I see it often doesn't work out very well. And you hear the phrase that you don't want to be the next guy. You want to be the guy after the next guy. Because oftentimes that first guy is still hanging around and influencing where it's going. And that could be debilitating. [00:19:06] Tommy Thomas: This is probably in your Policy Governance manual but tell us about CEO evaluation. [00:19:13] Carl LaBarbera: That's an ongoing process. So, it is not a once-a-year process, although we do a summarized once-a-year process, but in the board policy manual the policies pertain particularly to the CEO or the executive director or the lead pastor. Those things that are called the Ends. So those are what benefits for what people at what worth. And then there are the executive limitations. And there are quite a few of those limitations, as I said before, that are not allowed, even if they work, because they're illegal or biblical or other reasons. And so, we constantly have a calendar of monitoring. So there's a very specific process of monitoring those limitations, how that CEO is complying with the limitations, and how they're complying with the accomplishment of the mission or the end. And so that's done, I think the Ends probably are mostly done on a biannual basis, but the executive limitations as I said, on a calendar, they're done every meeting.  We're evaluating some aspects of that CEO's performance. [00:20:30] Tommy Thomas: So, under Policy Governance, do you use closed session or executive session a lot? Or is that not a part of the M.O. [00:20:40] Carl LaBarbera: Yeah, no, not a lot at all. These are, there's nothing that is considered, not transparent unless there's something to do with, specific HR issues or something where it would be a problem legally, but otherwise now I believe in transparency. I believe this, everything we do at the board level should be transparent. I know as I chaired or on the executive committee at our church, everything we do there should be transparent to our membership. But it's, we do have, I know at World Impact, there is a session at the end of the year where we look at all the policy governance elements that either were complied or not complied with, but then we also get a little more personal and try to talk about their spiritual life, their personal life how, the communication with the board. So those are, those get to be touchy conversations, but necessary because that's part of the board's job is really to assure it's one of three responsibilities the board can't delegate. And that is to assure the success of the CEO and thus the organization. [00:21:57] Tommy Thomas: On strategic planning, from your perspective, how deep should the board get into that, or is that something that the CEO and his or her cabinet brings to the board? [00:22:08] Carl LaBarbera:  I'd like to think of strategic planning as a continuum of planning, right? When we do the ENDS work, the ENDS, again, are the high-level mission. It's what benefit, what people, at what worth. That is, that's the highest level of the strategic planning process. The board can get more specific about that policy of ENDS or mission, but then they stop. The job of the board is to stop communicating at the point which they're willing to allow any reasonable interpretation of that mission, right? It's hard work to determine that. So, trying to determine what it is that the board has to say to a CEO about the mission, but then allow freedom for him to have any reasonable interpretation or any strategic plan that can accomplish those ENDS.  That's the delicate part of developing that particular set of policies. It takes a lot of wisdom, prayer, and determination. You don't want to say too much because if the board is saying too much and prescribing too much, then that is not allowing our professional CEO to do their job well. ++++++++++++++++ [00:23:30] Tommy Thomas: Let's go to something that happened in mine and your era. People younger than us may not remember this, but certainly we do - the Enron scandal. And although they weren't a nonprofit, I'm sure there are things a nonprofit board can learn from that. But one of the writers that did some analysis there, his perspective was that probably the board didn't ask the tough questions that they needed to ask.  How do you get that done in a nonprofit? [00:23:58] Carl LaBarbera: Absolutely. And the way we get it done is through the policy manual. In the manual itself, in those executive limitations, we're asking the hard questions up front. There are limitations regarding financials. There are limitations regarding asset protection. There are limitations regarding staff. There are limitations regarding the relationship with the CEO to the board and all these things, safety issues. So that is the role of the board, is to think through. And Carver was genius about this in a scientific way. He thought through a dozen different categories of risk that the board needs to think about ahead of time. And of course, you're not going to think about all risks that can happen, especially today. It's so hard to figure out what's going to come at you at a pretty hard and rapid pace, but for the most part, to think in general, in a systematic way, what are all the risks that an organization might encounter? And to think about that in a systematic way and do it ahead of time and have those boundaries in place, which then provides the CEO freedom to do anything else. The beauty of policy governance is it lays out the boundaries of acceptability, like a football field and says, you have to stay within these parameters, within these limits, within the rules that we've outlined. You could do anything else to achieve your end if they haven't already been stated. So it's empowering to the CEO. It gives freedom to the CEO. It gives them freedom to make mistakes. But does provide those boundaries, which is clear communication between the board and the CEO. [00:25:45] Tommy Thomas: Go back to the Board Chair for a minute.  So you got but the two or three questions that I like to ask that, that I think the answers are good and one of them is, you get all the high power, which you want people that have got experience in making tough decisions dealing with complexity, dealing with risk But sometimes it's difficult for the, for those people to take the CEO hat off when they walk into the boardroom and become a member of the whole. Have you experienced that in recruiting board members and how have you effectively coached them into good board service? [00:26:19] Carl LaBarbera: So, are you asking, I just want to be clear, you're asking about those who have been or are CEOs that now become a part of the board, that kind of leader? [00:26:29] Tommy Thomas: Yeah, they're probably still the CEO in their organization and they've got an expertise that you need on the board. [00:26:34] Carl LaBarbera: Yeah, exactly. Now that is a difficulty because, CEOs by nature are built to want to do strategy and make decisions and get things done. That is not the job of the board. And so, they really have to, and that's one of those characteristics of a good board members, you need to really set aside maybe your own leadership gifts to allow yourself to be a part of this team who is now going to operate from a 30,000 foot perspective, not at the operational level. Under Policy Governance, the Board's role is governance – not management.  That is a critical element of governance. Because that's not where we work. We are governance is not management. That is a critical element of governance. It is not management. We shouldn't be doing management work. We have professional CEOs that we've hired. We feel that the board members should be as professional as the CEO. Why shouldn't they be as trained and have as much expertise about their job that the CEO has about hs or her job and but to do that job and not someone else's right that there's another training element that high level leaders just need to be trained that this, you are not operating the organization. We are governing the organization. And that's a big difference. You're taking your leadership.  Your directive often becomes a trustee, which is a different role. [00:28:03] Tommy Thomas: You mentioned the CLA for people who might be members. There are people that might be Christian organizations. What about your standard, other kind of nonprofit? Where might they get this kind of training? Are there seminars or Policy Governance training that one could attend or sign up for? [00:28:23] Carl LaBarbera: Absolutely. I belong to the Govern for Impact Association.  They have an annual conference, and they have sessions throughout the year as well. And it's been a great place for me to really learn the process. It's a complex process and it should be.  They have classes, they have seminars, they have this conference once a year. There is training, future board members and chairmen, chair, chairwomen, chairpersons to do this work. And the interesting thing, this organization, started originally with the Carvers and those who are Carver-trained and but now has become this international organization, literally. And actually has been participating in in Europe to develop ISO standards. I was in the aerospace industry, everything we did, especially for government and military work had to be done to international standards or Boeing standards or Lockheed's or McDonnell Douglas standards. So now Policy Governance has been embedded in an ISO standard for governance, what we're hoping to see is that will trickle down and that will become expected of boards to adhere to a set of, international best standards. Policy Governance will be included, and will be a framework for that. [00:29:49] Tommy Thomas: What advice are you giving somebody who comes to you and said they've been approached by an organization to serve on their board? What questions are you telling them to ask? [00:30:00] Carl LaBarbera: Yeah, that's a good question. Yeah, I guess I would warn them or ask them. They should know everything about that organization and how it operates that they can. And one of those things would be to see if there is Policy Governance in place. Just obviously, if you want to read the bylaws, to read those governing documents that will affect their role because the worst thing that can happen is someone get on a board and have to spend so much time and tedium and making decisions that are management decisions. When I first began serving with our church, there was an old process developed over many years where you had elders who each one represented an area of ministry in the church, and then they would come together as an elder board as a governing board. And then each 1 would be reporting out from their area of ministry which could be a dozen different ministries. And so, you have 20 people on a board and you are spending hours and hours listening and thinking about things that you really shouldn't be thinking about. That is not your job. And so, I definitely would not want to be a part of that board. And I would advise others not to be a part of that board. If the organization is not clear about that. The board's role in their job. I wouldn't advise being a part of that board. [00:31:34] Tommy Thomas: Thank you for joining us today. If you are a first-time listener, I hope you will subscribe and become a regular. You can find links to all the episodes on our website: www.jobfitmatters.com/podcast. Tommy Thomas: If there are topics you'd like for me to explore my email address is tthomas@jobfitmatters.com.  Word of mouth has been identified as the most valuable form of marketing. Surveys tell us that consumers believe recommendations from friends and family over all other forms of advertising. Tommy Thomas: If you've heard something today that's worth passing on, please share it with others. You're already helping me make something special for the next generation of nonprofit leaders. I'll be back next week with a new episode. Until then, stay the course on our journey to help make the nonprofit sector more effective and sustainable.   Links & Resources JobfitMatters Website Next Gen Nonprofit Leadership with Tommy Thomas The Perfect Search – What every board needs to know about hiring their next CEO Christian Leadership Alliance Govern for Impact Robert K. Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership Ruth Haley Barton World Impact   Connect tthomas@jobfitmatters.com Follow Tommy on LinkedIn   Listen to Next Gen Nonprofit Leadership with Tommy Thomas on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts

Joining America's Work Force Union Podcast, was Gary LaBarbera, who is the President of the Building and Construction Trades Council (BCTC) of Greater New York and the President of the New York State Building and Construction Trades Council. He discussed the PLAs that have been created for renewable energy projects in New York, including the recent Empire Wind project. Executive-Secretary of the North Shore AFL-CIO, Len DiCosimo, joined America's Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the efforts to obtain the signatures required to get the Ohio Citizens Redistricting Amendment on the November ballot.

This week, Rusty and Robyn are joined by Frank Nickel and Tom LaBarbera from Orion Portfolio Solutions to discuss Direct Indexing. Frank is an experienced investment professional known for his expertise in portfolio management and a history of contributing positively to performance outcomes.. He believes that a rigorously designed, flexible and robust investment process can add value by exploiting market opportunities. Thomas LaBarbera is a Quantitative Portfolio Manager at Orion who manages 23 SMA strategies within Beta, Factor and Thematic Portfolios for qualified and non qualified assets. In addition, he works alongside marketing and sales to enhance distribution channels and raise AUM. Key Takeaways[03:20] - The guests' professional backgrounds and what they are doing in their current positions.[04:36] - What is quantitative investing and what are some arguments for why it is an effective way to manage portfolios?[06:35] - How do Frank and Tom define, measure and manage risk?[09:25] - What do most people get wrong about, or not appreciate about, risk?[11:30] - How exactly would they define Direct Indexing?[12:42] - How much is Direct Indexing expected to grow?[14:25] - What are the arguments for why certain clients would want customization and why others don't want any customization?[15:45] - Where does the “Disciplined Equity” product line at Orion align with Direct Indexing and how does it differ?[16:50] - How “actively” are they working on the “Disciplined Equity” strategies?[19:02] - What new strategies are they currently working on?[20:56] - How does their team produce and vet new ideas before introducing them?[22:22] - Where do  they think the financial services industry is headed next?[23:41] - How might AI impact the financial services profession?[24:36] - What is currently their favorite investment idea?Quotes[19:10] - "We recently launched two new strategies. The first came up over the summer, and it was an Artificial Intelligence strategy. With all of our strategies that we run, how we get to them is, we take demand from the field…The most recent strategy we launched is called ‘Agressive Equity,' and again that's trying to provide a very aggressive profile. We're looking at…companies with really high growth rates…and that came from, again, from demand from a very specific client that was looking to use that strategy in conjunction with a fundamental active manager.  ” ~ Frank Nickel[24:36] - "I love Small Cap. I was a Small Cap manager for 15 years, [and] I think for the last 10 it has been extremely undervalued. I think there are a lot of areas in the market that are undervalued, and they are not undervalued because they aren't appreciated, I think tech has taken all of the air out of the room…This year could be a small cap rally if rates are reduced, but that's dependent on rates and you can't predict that.” ~ Tom LaBarberaLinks“Bad to the Bone” by George Thorogood“Live Like You Were Dying” by Tim McGrawConnect with UsMeet Rusty Vanneman, Orion's Chief Investment OfficerCheck Out All of Orion's PodcastsPower Your Growth with OrionDisclosure(s)Custom Indexing offered through Orion Portfolio Solutions, LLC a registered investment advisor.Orion Portfolio Solutions, LLC, an Orion Company, is a registered investment advisor. Wealth Management services are offered by Orion Portfolio Solutions, LLC d/b/a Brinker Capital Investments a registered investment advisor. Orion Portfolio Solutions, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Orion Advisor Solutions, Inc. (“Orion”)Compliance Code: 0613-OPS-3/11/2024

In this episode we sit down with Mike Labarbera co-owner of Fat Cow Fishing Products. We discuss his amazing product line and what to expect in the future. Thank you to our main show sponsors Blue Sage Day Spa Mattituck NY, Braun Seafood Company of Cutchogue NY, The Long Island Beach Buggy Association and Whitewater Outfitters of Hampton Bays NY

Brooke Labarbera returns for episode 195. We discuss her career as a therapist, how she felt she was depicted on TV, her conflicts with her roommates, the aftermath of the show, and if she'd consider doing a Challenge All Stars season!

On today's show, Lei's Real Talk discusses China and America relations on 9/11 was a big wake up call. Later, John LaBarbera, Retired FDNY Battalion Commander discusses Tunnel To Towers Executive Board. GUEST OVERVIEW: Retired colonel Rob Maness has a life long record of providing dedicated service to the nation. he made the decision as a 17-year-old high school senior to enlist in the united states air force and serve in uniform as the country faced multiple crises around the world.

Reading Joe's memoir about his time in the Bill Evans Trio is absolutely revelatory. On this episode, … The post ANFTD #114: Joe LaBarbera first appeared on Greenleaf Music by Dave Douglas.

Judy Carmichael interviews Joe LaBarbera

ADOT's Mary Currie and John LaBarbera talk about the adopt a highway program with veteran AAH organizer Melissa Owen.

Have you ever wondered how bird banding works? How the birds are captured, safely handled, and released? And why is it done at all?Thanks to Dr. Katie LaBarbera, Science Director for the Land Bird Program at the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory (SFBBO), we have you covered.Banding is specifically the scientific technique used to study bird behavior, migration, and populations. By safely capturing and placing bands on birds' legs, researchers can track their movements and gain valuable insights for conservation efforts.Today's episode is a unique one - it's part field recordings and part traditional Nature's Archive interview. We'll jump into the entire banding process, from capture and extraction to the measurements taken and placing the band on it.We'll then discuss the outcomes and observations from this long term monitoring effort, along with some fascinating observations about birds ranging from American Goldfinch to Bewicks Wrens.Katie also tells us about MOTUS, an exciting telemetry technology that will help create a network of automated observation stations to further advance bird migration monitoring. This technology promises to augment and amplify the work performed by banding stations.And just one more thing. This was a really fun episode to produce, though challenging at times. A big thanks to Katie for allowing these visits despite a challenging season of weather disruptions, and having to re-record parts of it. Thank you to Wendy Gibbons, who walked us through the netting and extraction processes, as well as several other SFBBO volunteers who provided insights and information on my first visit in February.See the FULL Show Notes for some amazing photos from the banding station!Also find SFBBO on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Thanks to Emily Smith for production assistance in this episode. Links To Topics DiscussedWendy Gibbons - an SFBBO volunteer who walked me through the capture and extraction process in today's episode.The Beak of the Finch by Jonathan WeinerMOTUS Wildlife Tracking SystemThe following music was used for this media project:Music: Spellbound by Brian Holtz MusicFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9616-spellboundLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://brianholtzmusic.com Support the show

Frizz and Bob revisit a single malt and talk about the world of writing and arranging jazz music, the infamous Buddy Rich tapes, Barry Manilow's jingle writing chops, and Chaka Kahn's mad skills on a basketball court with legendary jazz composer, John LaBarbera.

Joe LaBarbera has spent his life in jazz, first based in New York, then in LA, and has performed with Bill Evans, Tony Bennet, Chuck Mangione, and many more. He also spent 28 years on the faculty at Cal Arts teaching drumset, jazz small groups, and jazz history. His new book, Times Remembered, recounts his time with the Bill Evans Trio during the last two years of Evans' life. In this episode, Joe talks about: His motivation for writing a book about his time with Bill Evans The musical and personal dynamic he had with Bill during their time together Going from playing with Bill Evans, a very heavy jazz gig, to Tony Bennett, which he doesn't consider to be a jazz gig The overarching concept he drew from Bill - commitment How he viewed his role as a mentor to many different types of students during his 28 years at Cal Arts

"The Mental Game of Bass Fishing: Featuring Joe LaBarbera" is a podcast for all bass fishing enthusiasts looking to take their skills to the next level. In this episode, we delve into the mindset of a successful angler and how it plays a critical role in catching big fish. Join us as we sit down with Joe LaBarbera, a professional bass fisherman with years of experience, as he shares his strategies, tips and insights on how to develop the mental edge required to excel in the sport of bass fishing. From the importance of setting goals, to the power of positive thinking, and the benefits of visualization, this podcast will give you the tools you need to succeed in the sport of bass fishing and become a true champion. Listen now and take your bass fishing game to the next level! Follow Joe LaBarbera Here: INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/joe_labarbera_fishing_ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOuterRealmWithJoe --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brnowak-fishing/message

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ADOT and social media w/Kathy Cline John Labarbera and David Woodfill.

Gary LaBarbera, President of the Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast and discussed legislation that, if enacted, would increase financial penalties employers face for workplace fatalities. He also spoke about about amendments made last year to New York State's Wage Protection Act that will hold a general contractor responsible for wage theft violations, rather than subcontractors.    United Auto Workers (UAW) Assistant Legislative Director Desiree Hoffman joined the America's WorkForce Union Podcast and discussed provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act to boost funding for the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program. She also spoke about Domestic Conversion Grants, which help automakers develop greener technology for fuel efficiency.     

Joe updates us on his Youtube channel, The Outer Realm, smallmouth fishing in the fall up north, and we dabble in a bunch of other nonesensical topics. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/swampratfishing/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/swampratfishing/support

Joe updates us on his Youtube channel, The Outer Realm, smallmouth fishing in the fall up north, and we dabble in a bunch of other nonesensical topics. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/swampratfishing/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/swampratfishing/support

Today on episode #304, we welcome back to the show Bassmaster Opens Pro, Joe LaBarbera! We are going to dive into chasing smallmouth from the river bank along with major rivers like the St. Lawrence. Nostalgic stories and baits are talked about here! Joe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joe_labarbera_fishing_ Thanks for watching! Comment, Like and SUBSCRIBE! DISCOUNT CODES: -- NEW!! Get $40 off your X2Power AGM/Lithium battery by using code "serious40" at https://x2powerbattery.com/! Your battery will be shipped to your local Batteries Plus. -- Omnia Fishing: 15% off your first order, use code "SERIOUS" AND for 10% off after your first order use code "SERIOUS10" at (www.omniafishing.com) -- Hobie Eyewear (20% Off): Use This Link: https://shrsl.com/2w5mb & use code “SERIOUS20” -- Queen Tackle (20% Off): Use code “seriousangler20” at (https://www.queentackle.com/) Follow Along On Serious Angler Social Media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/seriousangler/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/SeriousAngler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousAnglerBassFishing Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousangler Have a question? Email us at theseriousangler@gmail.com ---------------- We can't choose the weather so why worry about it? Wear Blackfish and never have any worries about weather getting the best of you. Check em out at https://blackfishgear.com/ Want to order tackle from people that ACTUALLY fish and receive shipping you can TRUST? Order from the folks at Omnia Fishing! Use code "SERIOUS" to save yourself 15% and FREE shipping with orders over $50! https://www.omniafishing.com/ Have any boating or kayak needs? Give Morgan Marine a call and they will get you set up! Click the link below: https://www.morganmarine.net/ Are you looking to get yourself into the most efficient and highest rated fishing kayak? Check out Hobie Kayaks at: https://www.hobie.com/kayaks/ -------------- Follow Our Personal Social Media: Bailey's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOpM5fxOcUciqLsIB8dK7Ag Bailey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bailey_eigbrett/ Adam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adam_deakin_/ Andy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullfishingguideservice/ Andy's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkuwh_ttyk2uI6CKFHKNtAA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BaileyEigbrettFishing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FullFishingGuide ----- Want to get on some BIG Lake Erie Smallmouth Bass? Get in touch with Andrew and book a trip! Here is his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Fullfishingguideservice Andrew's Email: fullfishingguideservice@gmail.com Want assistance with Social Media, Website Creation, Podcasting, Content Creation and MORE? Check out Serious Angler Media Services! Email Bailey at baileyeigbrett97@gmail.com ----- #riverfishing #SeriousAnglerPodcast #BassFishing --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/serious-angler/support

After 18 years as the Director of Athletics at Valparaiso University, Mark LaBarbera has retired. Under LaBarbera's leadership, Valpo expanded and improved facilities and joined the Missouri Valley Conference.

Judy Carmichael interviews Joe LaBarbera

Come sit down for a BONUS episode of the BASS AND BREWS FISHING PODCAST. Paul sits down with Joe Labarbera and breaks down the mind set for finding BIGGER BASS. Plus takes questions from listeners. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/swampratfishing/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/swampratfishing/support

Come sit down for a BONUS episode of the BASS AND BREWS FISHING PODCAST. Paul sits down with Joe Labarbera and breaks down the mind set for finding BIGGER BASS. Plus takes questions from listeners. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/swampratfishing/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/swampratfishing/support

This week Paul sits down with BASSMASTER Open angler, Joe Labarbera. They talk the BASSMASTER scene and swim bait fishing.

This week Paul sits down with BASSMASTER Open angler, Joe Labarbera. They talk the BASSMASTER scene and swim bait fishing.

Kodette is back for round two on Between The Benches! If you have not heard of her yet, Kodette has numerous accolades including starring on the hit show Hockey Wives, advocating for autism awareness, or simply being your local realtor for Sothebys in Calgary. On this weeks episode, Kodette and Rall catch up on her current endeavours in the hockey and activist world. New episodes every Thursday morning! Follow RallSauce on Instagram: instagram.com/rallsauce

Jason LaBarbera on the Tomahawk Roundup

Frizz and Bob enjoy a single malt scotch and chat with legendary Jazz composer, John LaBarbera, all about the world of writing and arranging jazz music, the infamous Buddy Rich tapes, Barry Manilow's jingle writing chops, and Chaka Kahn's mad skills on a basketball court.

  Gary LaBarbera is President of the New York State Building and Construction Trades Council, comprising 15 local building trades councils, 12 district councils … Read More

Kevin is joined by co-host of the series, Donald Vandergriff, author of Adopting Mission Command. Together, they begin a conversation with Joe Labarbera. Joe served in Afghanistan 2003-2004 as a staff officer, 2009-2010 as an Advisor to the Afghan National Police, and 2013-2014 as an Infantry Battalion Operations Officer. Joe currently works as a Sussex County Farmer. The topic is about culture. What is culture? How does it impact operations? Check out the our conversation!

Mark LaBarbera, Athletic Director at Valparaiso University, recently announced his retirement at the end of the 2021-2022 academic year. LaBarbera joined Higher Ed Athletics for a deep dive on the institutional processes and behind-the-scenes decision-making in changing their nickname from the Crusaders to the Beacons amidst controversy. After discussing the nickname the conversation turns to revisiting the two previous conference realignments Valpo went through under LaBarbera's leadership and understanding why both made sense at the time. LaBarbera shares some historical details about the Pioneer Football League, which does not offer athletic scholarships, and explains why that model is successful and helpful for Valpo. LaBarbera ends the conversation talking about how tough the last two years has been and how he and other experienced athletic directors have to begin thinking about passing the torch and letting the next generation of athletic administrators have their turn. 0:30 Institutional Profile 2:23 Name Change Background & Process 10:00 Just "Valpo," & No Nickname? 11:55 Procedurally Deciding On Beacons 13:54 Determining If & When to Make a Name Change 18:40 Two Themes from Survey 20:35 The Names They Did NOT Choose 22:15 Tactical Operational Advice After Name Change 29:10 Lighthouse with Legs as Next Mascot? 33:15 Revisiting Two Previous Valpo Conference Realignments 37:40 Predicting Current Conference Realignment 40:40 Pioneer Football League History Lesson 46:35 Passing the AD Torch

Mark LaBarbera, Athletic Director at Valparaiso University, recently announced his retirement at the end of the 2021-2022 academic year. LaBarbera joined Higher Ed Athletics for a deep dive on the institutional processes and behind-the-scenes decision-making in changing their nickname from the Crusaders to the Beacons amidst controversy. After discussing the nickname the conversation turns to revisiting the two previous conference realignments Valpo went through under LaBarbera's leadership and understanding why both made sense at the time. LaBarbera shares some historical details about the Pioneer Football League, which does not offer athletic scholarships, and explains why that model is successful and helpful for Valpo. LaBarbera ends the conversation talking about how tough the last two years has been and how he and other experienced athletic directors have to begin thinking about passing the torch and letting the next generation of athletic administrators have their turn. 0:30 Institutional Profile 2:23 Name Change Background & Process 10:00 Just "Valpo," & No Nickname? 11:55 Procedurally Deciding On Beacons 13:54 Determining If & When to Make a Name Change 18:40 Two Themes from Survey 20:35 The Names They Did NOT Choose 22:15 Tactical Operational Advice After Name Change 29:10 Lighthouse with Legs as Next Mascot? 33:15 Revisiting Two Previous Valpo Conference Realignments 37:40 Predicting Current Conference Realignment 40:40 Pioneer Football League History Lesson 46:35 Passing the AD Torch

Tonight on Monday Night Live (Ep 254), we are joined by our friend Joe LaBarbera and we talk about the Bass Pro Shops US Open, fall fishing, recent events in fishing and things we are thankful for! Joe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joe_labarbera_fishing_/ Thanks for watching! Comment, Like and SUBSCRIBE! Follow Along On Serious Angler Social Media: Instagram: seriousangler Facebook: Serious Angler Podcast YouTube: Serious Angler Podcast Have a question? Email us at theseriousangler@gmail.com DISCOUNT CODES: Hobie Eyewear (20% Off): Use This Link: https://shrsl.com/2w5mb use code “SERIOUS20” Queen Tackle (20% Off): “seriousangler20” (https://www.queentackle.com/) ---------------- We can't choose the weather so why worry about it? Wear Blackfish and never have any worries about weather getting the best of you. Check em out at https://blackfishgear.com/ Want affordable, lightweight and high-performance Lithium batteries? Check out Amped Outdoors at: https://ampedoutdoors.com/ Have any boating or kayak needs? Give Morgan Marine a call and they will get you set up! Click the link below: https://www.morganmarine.net/ Are you looking to get yourself into the most efficient and highest rated fishing kayak? Check out Hobie Kayaks at: https://www.hobie.com/kayaks/ -------------- If you would like to support the Serious Angler Podcast, here is how: Want Serious Angler apparel? Click the link below to purchase! https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/serious-anglers?_k=xbhyts Follow Our Personal Social Media: Bailey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bailey_eigbrett/ Adam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adam_deakin_/ Andy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullfishingguideservice/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bailey.eigbrett/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fullfishingguideservice/ ----- Want to get on some BIG Lake Erie Smallmouth Bass? Get in touch with Andrew and book a trip! Here is his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Fullfishingguideservice Andrew's Email: fullfishingguideservice@gmail.com Want assistance with Social Media, Website Creation, Podcasting, Content Creation and MORE? Check out Serious Angler Media Services! https://www.seriousanglermedia.com/ ----- #SeriousAngler #BassFishing #FallBassFishing --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/serious-angler/support

Give a big welcome to our first female guest, Kodette LaBarbera! You may have seen Kodette on the show Hockey Wives or on the forefront of autism awareness. Rall and Kodette explore the world as a hockey wife, starting a movement, and raising awareness for an important cause. New episodes every Thursday morning! Follow RallSauce on Instagram: instagram.com/rallsauce

In today's episode (Ep. 243) we welcome our friend Joe LaBarbera to the show to talk about falling in the St. Lawrence River, OSP baits, fishing mentality and so much more! Thanks for watching! Comment, Like and SUBSCRIBE! Follow Along On Serious Angler Social Media: Instagram: seriousangler Facebook: Serious Angler Podcast YouTube: Serious Angler Podcast Have a question? Email us at theseriousangler@gmail.com DISCOUNT CODES: Hobie Eyewear (20% Off): Use This Link: https://shrsl.com/2w5mb use code “SERIOUS20” Lure Lock (20% Off): “SeriousAngler20” (https://www.lurelock.com/) Queen Tackle (20% Off): “seriousangler20” (https://www.queentackle.com/) ---------------- Want affordable, lightweight and high-performance Lithium batteries? Check out Amped Outdoors at: https://ampedoutdoors.com/ Have any boating or kayak needs? Give Morgan Marine a call and they will get you set up! Click the link below: https://www.morganmarine.net/ Are you looking to get yourself into the most efficient and highest rated fishing kayak? Check out Hobie Kayaks at: https://www.hobie.com/kayaks/ Want to get yourself the best performance fishing apparel to overcome anything that Mother Nature throws at you? Get yourself some AFTCO gear at: https://aftco.com/ -------------- If you would like to support the Serious Angler Podcast, here is how: Want Serious Angler apparel? Click the link below to purchase! https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/serious-anglers?_k=xbhyts Follow Our Personal Social Media: Bailey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bailey_eigbrett/ Adam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adam_deakin_/ Andy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullfishingguideservice/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bailey.eigbrett/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fullfishingguideservice/ ----- Want to get on some BIG Lake Erie Smallmouth Bass? Get in touch with Andrew and book a trip! Here is his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Fullfishingguideservice Andrew's Email: fullfishingguideservice@gmail.com Want assistance with Social Media, Website Creation, Podcasting, Content Creation and MORE? Check out Serious Angler Media Services! https://www.seriousanglermedia.com/ ----- #SeriousAngler #SeriousAnglerPodcast #BassFishing --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/serious-angler/support

In celebration of PRIDE month, Rachel and Kass speak with Jen LaBarbera and Stacy Sakamoto from San Diego PRIDE and She Fest to discuss the history of PRIDE, how to be an ally, the Equality Act, how to attend and support PRIDE this year and much more. Stacy currently serves as the She Fest Chair and previously served as Pride's Festival Manager and Assistant Parade Manager and Jen currently serves as the Education & Advocacy Manager at San Diego Pride, where they manage the organization's community partnerships, education & advocacy programs, civic engagement, and international diplomacy work. Please find the links below to learn more about Pride, She Fest and the Equality Act.Host: Rachel CoxCo-Host: Kassandra FurstGuests: Jen LaBarbera and Stacy SakamotoSan Diego Pride: https://sdpride.org/San Diego She Fest: https://sdpride.org/shefest/Sign the Pledge in Support of the Equality Act: https://act.4equality.us/a/signProducer: Alana FinemanIntro/Outro beat: Cocktail by Major Tweaks

A veritable Bassin' Roundtable again convenes for this episode of Stray Casts Outdoor Cartoon Television. Please subscribe and leave a review- we'll love you for it!

Born in Arizona, raised in Nelson, British Columbia, Kodette LaBarbera is a wife and mother who has built her life on building better communities through a healthy, active and charitable lifestyle.  Kodette is a  wife to former NHL goalie Jason LaBarbera and mother to two sons, Easton and Ryder. In 2013, she began co- starring on the W Network's hit TV show “Hockey Wives”. Through the popular docu-series, she showcased her charitable endeavors, focusing on her commitment to Autism – a cause close to her heart.  In 2012, Kodette's eldest son was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. Since then, Kodette has remained committed to ensuring Ryder's success through her own education and by raising funds and awareness for research and support programs with multiple local and national organizations.  Kodette's husband played 16 years pro hockey and met Kodette in Calgary in 2006. Since then, the couple, joined by Ryder in 2009 and Easton 2011, have lived in 6 cities. Kodette has always made it a priority to make a commitment to her new community by getting involved in local volunteer activities and charities close to her heart.  In 2011, Kodette, along with Brijet Whitney and Katerina Jokinen spearheaded a grassroots fundraising effort called “Love for Lokomotiv” that raised funds for the wives, girlfriends and families of victims of the plane crash that claimed the lives of the KHL team Lokomotiv Yaroslavl.  Her philanthropic efforts have resulted in over $1,500,000 raised for multiple charities in Canada and the United States. Now that Jason has retired from the NHL and working as a goalie coach for the Calgary Flames and Hockey Canada, the family has made Calgary their year-round home. Kodette loves being able to connect with her fans and other parents and families. She loves hearing from other parents with autistic children to share success stories and being able to help those trying to balance a healthy lifestyle through fitness, nutrition and social outings!  With the nomadic lifestyle of the hockey world, Kodette moved 18 times in the course of Jason's career, so she understands more than most how stressful moving can be. She prides herself on her attention to detail, knowledge of what people expect when moving and helps her clients through all aspects of the home search. Kodette is really excited to be joining Sotheby's International Realty Canada and working alongside a strong team of successful agents, where she looks forward to sharing her passion and expertise You can follow Kodette via Instagram, Twitter, or at her website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we are spilling the tea with a super exciting guest! She is one of the stars of the W-Network hit series Hockey Wives, host of the podcast @our_hockey_life, autism advocate and most importantly mom to two of the worlds cutest boys, Welcome Kodette LaBarbera ✨ 

This week we are spilling the tea with a super exciting guest! She is one of the stars of the W-Network hit series Hockey Wives, host of the podcast @our_hockey_life, autism advocate and most importantly mom to two of the worlds cutest boys, Welcome Kodette LaBarbera ✨ 

This week we are spilling the tea with a super exciting guest! She is one of the stars of the W-Network hit series Hockey Wives, host of the podcast @our_hockey_life, autism advocate and most importantly mom to two of the worlds cutest boys, Welcome Kodette LaBarbera ✨ 

The Flames goalie coach joins this week's pod to discuss his new role, and what it's like working with the "horse" that is Jacob Markstrom

Guest: Jason LaBarbera, Former Edmonton Oilers Goaltender and Current Goaltending Coach, Canadian World Junior Team and Calgary Flames.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It didn't take long for the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, to corral the Calgary Flames new goaltending department. On the same day the arrangement was announced, newly appointed Director of Goaltending Jordan Sigalet and new NHL goalie coach Jason LaBarbera joined us to talk about their roles with the Flames.The feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, touched on their evolving roles and the coaching path that brought them together in Calgary, and the importance of the timing after signing a new No.1 Jacob Markstrom this offseason. Sigalet and LaBarbera, who was still in quarantine with Hockey Canada awaiting the start of the World Junior Championships, also discussed coaching philosophies around a variety of different topics, with advice and insights that applies to goalies, coaches and parents at every level. All that, plus another trip to The Hockey Shop for a fresh and fun video gear segment as Woody and Cam turn their eyes to pants, starting with the Vaughn Velocity V9 Pro Carbon model this week. You can enjoy the gear segment on the podcast, but suggest you take a few minutes to see the features up close in our video presentation of the same segment.

In Hour 2, we were joined by Long time NHL Goalie Jason LaBarbera

Valparaiso athletic director Mark LaBarbera joins Union Street Hoops to talk about a host of topics, including how COVID-19 has impacted the athletic department, spectator plans for the 2020-21 season and how things may proceed this season.  Union Street Hoops is a podcast dedicated to Valparaiso basketball and the Missouri Valley Conference. The pod can be heard on ApplePods, Spotify and NWI.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining me for Episode 52 was Brooke LaBarbera of Real World Denver. We talk about what she's up to today, why we haven't seen her since Duel 2, Evelyn, Tori Hall friendship, and a lot of inspiring messages and conversations between her and I along the way! Patreon LINK: https://www.patreon.com/Mikelewispodcast?fan_landing=true

Valparaiso University Director of Athletics Mark LaBarbera discusses the Valpo culture, coronavirus challenges, scheduling, race issues and changing NCAA rules. He also breaks down the Valpo roster and the program's transition into the Missouri Valley Conference. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jason LaBarbera joined Carter Hart as featured guests when the first WHL / Hockey Canada Goaltending Symposium presented by InGoal Magazine wrapped up with a two-part Hot Stove hosted by our own Daren Millard. We already included the exclusive half hour interview with Hart in last week's podcast, which was loaded with valuable insights from the impressive young Philadelphia Flyers goaltender, and now we are excited to share our 30-minute conversation with LaBarbera, who has transitioned to goalie coaching since ending his 16-season NHL career in 2016, working with the Calgary Hitmen in the WHL and helping Canada win gold at last year’s IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships. LaBarbera worked with a lot of elite goaltending coaches during his playing days, including Bill Ranford with the Los Angeles Kings, Ian Clark with the Vancouver Canucks, Benoit Allaire with the New York Rangers, and Sean Burke with the Arizona (then Phoenix) Coyotes. The 40-year-old shared insights from both worlds, including lessons from his playing days, and how he’s learned to blend those coaches’ unique approaches with his own strengths now. Loaded with insights from off and on the ice, including his favorite drills, make sure you stay right to the end to hear how an errant stick toss after getting pulled in the ECHL led to a visit on the bench from local police, and played a direct role to his first call up to the NHL.

Peter Labarbera, the President of Americans for Truth and the Center for Morality, joins this episode to discuss the recent U. S. Supreme Court decision to rewrite the Civil Rights Act of 1964. After talking about the possible results of the drastic decision, Monte Larrick and Labarbera discussed the "Equality Act" and the 2020 election.

Peter Labarbera, the President of Americans for Truth and the Center for Morality, joins this episode to discuss the recent U. S. Supreme Court decision to rewrite the Civil Rights Act of 1964. After talking about the possible results of the drastic decision, Monte Larrick and Labarbera discussed the “Equality Act” and the 2020 election.… Continue Reading

More wacky stories and and some school memories:-)  Enjoy

PJ Labarbera played Football and Baseball throughout his time as a Warrior before graduating in 2016. On the football team, PJ was a force to be reckoned with in the defensive secondary. When opposing quarterbacks threw the ball his direction, PJ only allowed 7 completed receptions for a total of 67 yards his entire senior year, and year in which he played every defensive snap. PJ was then recruited to play both football and baseball at Pomona College, where he is currently virtually pursuing an Economics Major and Mathematics Minor in his final semester as a Sagehen. PJ hopes to pursue a career in sports-driven venture capitalism. PJ has certainly seen his fair share of adversity, as he was decided to hang up his baseball glove after his second labrum surgery during his sophomore year. He was hindered by injury throughout his football career as well, but eventually earned a starting role at the safety spot his junior and senior year, that is, until his senior year was cut short by an ankle injury that required tightrope surgery. However PJ refused to be defined by his struggles, and instead used them as motivation to create a blog and now a podcast platform he calls “Speak.” Instead of taking on wide receivers, PJ is now tackling issues related to athletes' mental health, including depression, grief, performance-based acceptance, and anxiety. Thanks for tuning in to the Warrior Rewind, where we take time to visit with members of the Valley Christian Athletics community---past and present. Once a Warrior, always a Warrior. Warrior Rewind is hosted by Rob Fair '09, who also serves VC as a football coach, lacrosse coach, and Assistant Athletic Director. Connect with Rob on Twitter (@robfair3) to nominate a new guest for the show! Music: https://www.bensound.com

Our first show with two Christians - LaBarbera and Napier - laughing their way down memory lane; from Lausanne to Torino and all the way back to the Salt Lake 2002 Games (recorded 12 May 2020). A breakdown of the episode is below.Please be sure to check...

If there was ever a time for third wave ska-punk, it is possible that now is the time. It is also possible that there was never a time for third wave ska-punk, but Logan LaBarbera is here to introduce us to The Hippos and their 1999 album, “Heads Are Gonna Roll!” This week: Ramsey confuses Limp Bizkit and Smash Mouth! An Italian instrument is learned. A ska band reminiscent of Weezer?! Who is suffering this time? All this and MORE! Don't want to end the fun? Check out our Spotify playlists for more music choices from Ramsey and Heather. Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It helps us, and it helps you feel good about yourself!

Union Street Hoops is back with a jam-packed episode that features Valparaiso athletic director Mark LaBarbera and multi-sport athlete Steven Helm.  LaBarbera joins the pod to talk about the repercussions of COVID-19 on collegiate athletics, including the recent NCAA decision that grants an additional season of eligibility to spring athletes. LaBarbera also touches on Matt Lottich's future as well as plans to renovate the Athletics-Recreation Center.  Helm joins Union Street Hoops to discuss his recent mission to Japan as well as his future with the Valparaiso men's basketball team.  Union Street Hoops is a podcast dedicated to Valparaiso basketball and the Missouri Valley Conference. The pod can be heard on ApplePods, Spotify and NWI.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Valparaiso's storybook run through Arch Madness came to an end on Sunday afternoon as the Crusaders fell 80-66 to Bradley in front of a nationally-televised audience.  Where do the Crusaders go from here? Javon Freeman-Liberty announced shortly after the game ended that he intends to return to Valparaiso for his junior season. Mark LaBarbera and Matt Lottich are considering a postseason trip to either the CIT or CBI.  In the latest episode of Union Street Hoops, host Paul Oren examines what it all means as he shares conversations with LaBarbera and Missouri Valley Conference commissioner Doug Elgin. Oren also shares the story of Freeman-Liberty's announcement and why the question was even asked in the first place.   Union Street Hoops is a podcast dedicated to Valparaiso basketball and the Missouri Valley Conference. The pod can be heard on ApplePods, Spotify and NWI.com.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Loubardias shares his thoughts on the Flames’ goaltending and Rasmus Andersson’s extension. Eric Duhatschek touches on various NHL storylines.

Transparent leadership creates trust with your people. When you embrace openness within everything, you have a chance to create a remarkable culture. Employees feel heard and valued. The transparent leader must be courageous. My guest today is Adam LaBarbera, CEO of EETechMedia. His company was ranked #301 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. We talk about the power of being a transparent leader. Adam shares his journey to figuring it out. Discover why being a transparent leader drives company growth. Get the show notes for Transparent Leadership Creates Trust with Adam LaBarbera at EETechMedia Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with featuring  Adam LaBarbera  with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/AdamLaBarbera  #TransparentLeadership #Leadership #GHepisode499 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Happy Holidays guys hope everyone has a safe and incredible holiday. So we had a video for this one but something went wrong and the quality looked like crap, so until I'm completely ready and set for video its delayed. Soon enough we will have video, but I believe this is one of the podcasts I've been meaning to have and we got deep. Valerie Labarbera is someone I've been following on social media for quite a while and grew to show more attention with her angel card posts. We ended up talking angel cards and a lot on relationships from both aspects of men and women. The timeline on relationships to letting social media dictate your love life, we got on some fun topics hope you everyone enjoys. Follow the journey at www.teamfrankieperez.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teamfrankieperez/support

Valparaiso director of athletics Mark LaBarbera joins Union Street Hoops to discuss a myriad of topics. NWI Times beat reporter Paul Oren asks LaBarbera about changes to the Athletics-Recreation Center, the upcoming fall sports season, the exodus of players from the men's basketball team and what the future looks like for Matt Lottich. Oren and LaBarbera also discuss recent scheduling buyouts from Vanderbilt and George Washington, as well as the impact that legalized sports gambling could have on collegiate sports in Indiana. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carlos Evans, Hillary Morgan Ferrer, Rob Rienow, Peter LaBarbera, Otis Ledbetter, Ralph Enlow

Carlos Evans, Hillary Morgan Ferrer, Rob Rienow, Peter LaBarbera, Otis Ledbetter, Ralph Enlow

Commercially available high-content imaging (HCI) systems, introduced in the 1990s, have provided the scientific community with a platform that offers a unique set of tools ideal for advancing high-throughput biological discoveries and therapeutic development. High-content imaging has made it possible to interrogate specific biological responses on heterotypic populations of cells, sub-populations of cells within a large population, and even within individual single cells. Today, this technology is becoming widespread across many scientific disciplines and has been used in nearly all capacities of biological and biochemical research studies. The plethora of experimental assays and cell models designed and used to produce HCI data from these sophisticated imaging systems has now grown from simple two-dimensional (2D) monolayer cell culture models to more complex three-dimensional (3D) organotypic cell models or organoids and whole organisms (examples include, Zebrafish and C. elegans) to determine biological outcomes including measuring the phenotypic characteristics in context of the tissue. Original article by O. Joseph Trask, Dr Daniel V. LaBarbera and Dr Kevin Quick If you'd like to view the original article then follow the link below: https://www.ddw-online.com/enabling-technologies/p315869-3d-cellular-imaging-advances-and-considerations-for-high-content-screening.html You can also download the original article pdf here: https://www.ddw-online.com/media/32/114685/3d-cellular-imaging-advances-and-considerations-for-high-content-screening.pdf For more information on Drug Discovery World, head to: https://www.ddw-online.com

Valparaiso director of athletics Mark LaBarbera joins the pod to discuss a litany of topics, including reactions to the football and volleyball seasons, student attendance issues and whether or not Valparaiso is moving away from the Crusader nickname. Union Street Hoops host Paul Oren reviews the George Washington game and looks ahead to the Ball State contest on Monday, Dec. 17. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on episode #7 of 'The Dad The Best I Can Show', we're talking to Chris LaBarbera, a 42-year-old Dad. Chris lives in Roswell, GA with his wife Gina and his 2 daughters, Sofia, 9, and Ava 5. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES [01:40] Drinking delicious Cool Beans Coffee in Marietta, GA [02:05] Chris still enjoys watching Tom and Jerry and Scooby Doo with his kids [02:30] Chris saw Ghostbusters 11 times in the theatre [02:40] Why Halloween 4 is a great comedy movie [03:15] The bone-in steak Chris would eat for his last meal [04:10] Christmas in Chris' house with 3 women [04:30] How to get 3 girls' hair done and still get out of the house [06:22] Dad Tip of the Week brought to you by KickstartReading.com [07:00] Chris Dad Tip: When it gets heated, walk away, and go swing a kettle bell [07:40] Is it really more dangerous today for kids? Or is it social media and the news [08:05] Let your kids outside and ride their bikes [09:00] Curate the “news” you want to see [09:50] We're living in a safe place and everyone needs to chill out [10:00] Chris' wife Gina has her own online clothing store ShopRosieGrace.com [10:25] Being proud of his wife, Gina [10:45] Teaching his kids about financial education in today's high tech world [11:00] How does a Starbucks card work? [11:25] Opening a checking (not savings) account for his then 6-year-old daughter [12:00] Teaching his daughter to value her money [13:00] Convincing his daughter to buy her own things [14:00] Getting his girls to wash cars to earn money [14:40] 5-year-olds live like it's Brewster's Millions [14:55] Dave and Busters currency exchange - how much for a Tootsie Roll?! ------ TALKED ABOUT ON TODAY'S SHOW - Cool Beans Coffee http://coolbeanscoffeeroasters.com/ - Rose Grace Boutique https://ShopRosieGrace.com -------- ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST Chris LaBarbera, is a 42-year-old Dad living in Roswell, GA with his wife Gina and his 2 daughters, Sofia, 9, and Ava 5. -------- SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A 5 STAR REVIEW

On this week's episode, the guys are without Whitney, who is on Karlsson watch over in Europe. Meanwhile, the boys were joined by former NHL tendy Jason LaBarbera. The guys talked about some of the crazy rosters Jason has been apart of as well as some crazy stories from those teams. With it being the summer, the guys dropped the hockey talk for a little and were joined by Paul's friend “Arch Bishop” who gets paid by people with foot fetishes. Some crazy stories and we learn how people are actually making money off this.

Joe LaBarbera hails from a musical family. His siblings Pat and John are also mainstays on the jazz scene. Joe He was formally educated at the Berklee College of Music where he was noticed by Chuck Mangione and Woody Herman. His subsequent move to NewYork led to work with established jazz headliners Jim Hall, Phil Woods, and Gary Burton. In 1978 Joe joined the great Bill Evans trio and remained until Evan’s death. He now lives in L.A. where he has been teaching at Cal-Arts since 1993. Joe is on the faculty of the long-standing Bud Shank Jazz Workshop and has served on the National Endowment for the Arts Council in Washington, D.C., and has been a guest at many other colleges as both performer and lecturer.

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Valparaiso director of athletics Mark LaBarbera joins Union Street Hoops to cover a variety of topics, including the move to the Missouri Valley Conference, facility renovations and attendance issues at the ARC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa LaBarbera-Mascote is a practitioner of feminist theory. She leads a community center at NC State that she says is a bit of a misnomer: the Women’s Center. What does the Center actually do? And why is it necessary in the first place? Lisa spoke with me about Roy Moore, Title IX, class privilege, and how conversations about interpersonal violence need to improve. She also told me about the jarring experience in college that opened her eyes to issues of sexism.

Sal LaBarbera is a former Los Angeles Police Department homicide detective and detective supervisor in LAPD's South Bureau. Sal was widely known on social media as "LA Murder Cop" and gained a reputation for being both a tenacious investigator and a compassionate advocate for the families of murder victims.Full show notes available at http://ktla.com/frankbuckleyinterviews.

In today's interview, Lowell interviews Brooke Labarbera from the Real World: Denver and various challenges. We find out about her experiences, unique casting circumstance, and what has come from the show.

Small business consultant, sales trainer and life coach Kathryn LaBarbera joins the show this week to talk about money.  We discuss the emotional burden of money, why money is so tough for some people to discuss, how money affects our relationships, and how to change the energy around and our relationship with money. Walk away with actionable tips! If you're interested in working with Kathryn either 1:1, as a couple or in a workshop, please connect with her on Facebook by searching on "Success By Design".

Former NHLer Jason Labarbera joined me on Sportstalk with Jock to chat Blue Jays, Hitmen and new NHL goalie equipment. 

I was gone. I was just, hiding in my basement, depressed, for 3 to 6 months. I was just like, so mentally fried. This week I had Scott Labarbera on the patio. Scott is the owner and operator of Tennyson District's Oriental Theater (one of my personal favorite venues in Denver). Under Scott's wing, The Oriental has become a staple of live music and comedy in Denver and is one of the few remaining privately owned and operated theaters in town. Scott's story is one of determination and resilience. He shares with us his fascinating tale of what it took to walk away from a successful business in search of creative fulfillment. He talks of the highs, the lows and every bit in-between that one experiences in their pursuit of happiness. Personally, I get inspired by people like Scott, people that are willing to risk it all in order to search for something more in life. The song for this episode is from the band Paper Bird (who are good friends with The Oriental Theater) and is called As I Am, from their album Rooms. Listen above and as always, subscribe direct on iTunes and RSS. This episode was graciously sponsored by Renegade Brewing Company! Visit their taproom on 9th and Santa Fe or pick up their wonderful assortment of beer at any local liquor store.

We first met actress Lynn Ayala last year at San Diego Comic Con when she helped promote 'Space Command' at the Geekscape booth! Now, she's back with 'Lily', a brand new project written by Warehouse 13 and Grimm show runner David Simkins and directed by Battlestar Gallactica and Defiance director Michael Nankin. The Lily just launched a Kickstarter campaign and needs your help! Also in the studio is LA murder detective Sal LaBarbera, a 27 year big city detective. The two of them talk about the research for Lily, Lynn's first experience seeing a dead body and the level of detail present in the show. Sal also tells us about the different actors and actresses that he's shown the nastier side of LA on ride alongs and Lynn tries to stand up for her couch sitting friend!

Mr. LaBarbera has been awarded Martindale-Hubbell's highest A.V. rating. As a federal and state criminal defense attorney, Mr. LaBarbera has argued over two hundred trials and appeals. He has litigated over 4,500 cases, including federal and state white collar crimes, telemarketing fraud, special circumstances murder, gangs and three-strikes cases, assault, embezzlement and other theft related offenses, domestic violence, narcotics possession, cultivation, manufacturing and sales, and driving under the influence.

Well folks, the PHODcast is back for a Limited Time, and we start up again with Meg LaBarbera of Creative Image Collections who was nice enough to come on in and get me started up again. As always we chatted about how she started, her past and this time - a helicopter in the desert. No joke---direct link hereitunes here!

Phoenix netminder discusses Coyotes' 2-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. Michael Labarbera, Professor of Organismal Biology & Anatomy and Geophysical Science at the University of Chicago, talks about the many pockets of biodiversity that litter Chicago's southside.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. Reacquaint yourself with our invertebrate brethren. In his teaching lab full of strange and wonderful creatures, biologist Michael LaBarbera will talk about the revolution in our understanding of invertebrate animals and illustrate with living animals both terrestrial and aquatic. Come play with a sea urchin and learn about the animals we seldom consider. For more information on Professor LaBarbera, visit http://pondside.uchicago.edu/ceb/faculty/LaBarbera.html.