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Leaders from the US and Iran will meet in Geneva Friday to sign an agreement ending months of fighting. Also, a major hang-up to the Iran deal is Israel's military campaign in Lebanon. And, anti-immigration groups in South Africa are stepping up vigilante-style actions aimed at pressuring migrants to leave their country. Plus, Colombia's national soccer jersey turns political.Our reporting is independent, inclusive and in-depth. Best of all, it's listener-supported. Give today to support The World! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Most men were never taught how to be emotionally present. They were taught how to provide, how to perform, and how to push through. And for a long time, that felt like enough. But if you've ever come home after leading hundreds of people at work and felt completely lost in your own living room, you're not alone. This is why famous at home exists in the first place. In this episode, Josh discusses the tension men feel between the demands of their professional lives and the deeper call of their homes. Drawing on decades of research—including what one USC longitudinal study found is the single greatest factor for passing faith across generations—his own coaching work with high-capacity men, and two personal moments where he heard the quiet voice of God, Josh unpacks the three relationships every father must tend: with his wife, with his kids, and with Jesus. Whether you lead hundreds at work and feel lost at home, or you're simply trying to figure out what a present, emotionally engaged husband and father looks like in practice — this one's for you.*Thank you to Bernhardt Watches for sponsoring this episode! Click here and be sure to use the code FAMOUS at checkout for free shipping! https://www.bernhardtwatch.com/ Time Stamps:0:00 Introduction3:03 What it means to be famous at home7:35 What research shows for men as dads and husbands9:46 How to be emotionally safe for your wife13:53 How to be emotionally safe for your kids19:05 Hearing and obeying the voice of God as you lead your family23:30 The Living Legacy Cohort25:48 A special message to fathersShow Notes:Men, sign up for the Living Legacy Cohort:https://www.famousathome.com/menscoaching Sign up for Raising Future Legends!www.raisingfuturelegends.com Reserve your seat for Tender & Fierce Fall Cohort beginning August 17, 2026: https://www.famousathome.com/offers/V75F6bY2 Get a copy of the Famous at Home book: https://amzn.to/4vZUQql Looking for a marriage intensive with Famous at Home? Apply now.  https://www.famousathome.com/coaching Follow Josh on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/joshua.straub Follow Christi on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/christistraub Sign up for our email list and Famous at Home Starter Bundle: https://www.famousathome.com/newsletter Download NONAH's single Find My Way Home by clicking here: https://bellpartners.ffm.to/findmywayhome

I see a lot of smart leaders assume their team will operate the same way they do. But intelligence, hard work, and good intentions do not automatically create order. I've learned that organization comes from enforced behavior, not from strategy, talent, or motivation alone. When standards are not consistently reinforced, even strong teams can become disorganized and chaotic. That's why leadership is not just about setting expectations. It's about making sure those expectations are followed every day. Show Notes: [02:33]#1 Intelligence replaces enforcement with explanation. [09:29]#2 Tolerance for deviation becomes the real standard. [19:04]#3 Systems without discipline create structured chaos. [20:51] Recap Next Steps: --- Execution is not a talent.   It is a standard. If your results don't match your ability, something in your approach is out of alignment. Most people do not have a motivation problem.   They have a consistency problem. Power Presence is the system for operating with greater discipline, clarity, structure, and execution under pressure. Learn more: → http://www.PowerPresenceProtocol.com  — This show is the public record of standards. All episodes and the complete archive: → http://WorkOnYourGamePodcast.com 

Welcome to the Win Cycle Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon hosts Jeff Troesch, a renowned sports mental coach with nearly 40 years of experience, on the Purple Patch Podcast. Troesch discusses the integration of mental performance in sports and life, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, resilience, and commitment. He highlights the connection between physical and mental performance, using examples from various sports. Troesch also introduces his new book, "One Day Better," which distills his insights into practical tools for enhancing mental performance. Key takeaways include the importance of self-awareness, sensory awareness, and the distinction between commitment and trust. Purple Patch and Episode Resources Buy Jeff Troesch's Book–One Day Better: https://8020books.com/product/one-day-better/ Hiring Purple Patch Coach: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/careers-page  Fast Track Run Squad: purplepatchfitness.com/fasttrackmarathon Check out our world-class coaching and training options: Tri Squad: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/squad 1:1 Coaching: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/11-coached Run Squad: https://www.purplepatchfitness/com/run-squad Strength Squad: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/strength-1 Live & On-Demand Bike Sessions: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/bike Get a free needs assessment and learn more about our programs: https://purplepatchfitness.simplybook.me/v2/#book/service/19  Live in San Francisco? Explore the Purple Patch Performance Center: https://center.purplepatchfitness.com  Everything you need to know about our methodology: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/our-methodology Amplify your approach to nutrition with Purple Patch + Fuelin https://www.fuelin.com/purplepatch Get access to our free training resources, insight-packed newsletter and more at purplepatchfitness.com  

https://teachhoops.com/ Episode Title: Are You Waiting Until November to Find Your Leaders? Most coaches wait until the season starts to name captains. The problem? By November, it may already be too late. Leadership does not magically appear when uniforms get handed out. It has to be trained, tested, and developed during the summer. In this episode, Coach breaks down a simple system called the Summer Captain Audition — a practical way to identify, train, and evaluate leaders before the season begins. Captains are not chosen by seniority, scoring average, or popularity.Captains are chosen by behavior. Leadership is not a title.Leadership is what a player does when the gym is quiet, the workout is optional, and nobody is clapping. 1) The Attendance TestWho shows up when it is optional?Who is early?Who brings energy?Who is locked in when the gym is hot and quiet? Leadership starts with availability. 2) The Response TestWatch what happens after mistakes: missed layup turnover bad call lost scrimmage tough possession Does the player blame, pout, or disappear?Or do they sprint back, talk, and reset? The best leaders steady the room when things go sideways. 3) The Teammate TestWho makes others better?Not just who scores.Who encourages the freshman?Who explains a drill?Who passes to the younger player?Who grabs a teammate after a bad rep and says, “You're good. Next one.” That is real leadership. Pick 4–6 captain candidates in June. Do not announce them as captains yet.Give them leadership jobs and evaluate what they do with responsibility. The CommunicatorSends the weekly team reminder: schedule, focus, standard. The Warmup LeaderGets the gym started the right way — no wandering, no half-speed. The ConnectorBrings in younger players, freshmen, new kids, and quiet kids. The Standard KeeperOwns one team habit: talk, sprint back, block out, toughness, or whatever your identity is. At the end of each week, ask: Did they lead themselves? Did they lead one teammate? Did they lead the group? If a player cannot lead themselves, they are not ready to lead the group. If they lead themselves but never help anyone else, they are a good worker — not a captain yet. If they lead themselves, pull teammates with them, and speak for the group, now you may have a real leader. At the end of open gym, before the pressure finish, call your leader candidates together. Give them 30 seconds to answer one question: What is our standard right now? Examples: “We need to talk earlier.” “We need to sprint back.” “We need to quit arguing calls.” “We need to get paint touches.” Then play the final segment and watch: Did the team respond?Did the leader live the standard? Do not wait until November to find your leaders Leadership is behavior, not a title Captains should be tone-setters, not tattletales Leaders should echo your standard, not replace your voice Summer is the perfect time to test leadership without season pressure This week: Pick 4–6 captain candidates Give each one a leadership job Track whether they lead themselves, a teammate, and the group Meet with them after 7 days and tell them the truth Culture is not built by speeches.It is built by standards, jobs, and follow-through. If you want summer captain cards, leadership meeting templates, open gym culture tools, and done-for-you coaching systems, go to: teachhoops.com Episode SummaryBig IdeaThe 3 Summer Leadership TestsThe Summer Captain Audition System4 Leadership Jobs to AssignThe Captain Card EvaluationDrill of the Episode: The Captain HuddleKey TakeawaysCoach ChallengeClosing Thought Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bosses of the top Artificial Intelligence firms have met the leaders of the world's biggest economies. At a G7 lunch in France, they've been discussing AI risks and dangers. Who has more power right now - the politicians or the billionaire CEOs? Also in the programme: How the Great Pyramid at Giza has survived several thousand years worth of earthquakes; and why the world's coral reefs may be more resilient to climate change than we thought. (Photo: US President Donald Trump, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung, Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attend a working lunch with G7 leaders on innovation and AI during the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 17, 2026. Credit: Reuters/Evelyn Hockstein)

This week Ruth is joined by TC Alum Jake Partridge for a conversation on mental health. Jake shares his story of three major depressive episodes and ongoing anxiety, describing depression as prolonged, reality-coloring despair, isolation, languishing, and a loud inner critic, and anxiety as obsessive, control-seeking mental overdrive. Together they discuss biopsychosocial-spiritual integration, the role of medication in “raising a baseline,” and the influence of transitions and attachment insecurity on faith. Jake describes learning to “rest the mind,” make peace with God's love, and meet Emmanuel in weakness, offering encouragement to seek help at the pace of grace and cultivate compassionate, appropriately bounded community.    Season 29 is titled Becoming Human: With God in Our Bodies. Our goals this season are to confront the dualism between life in the body and life in the spirit, to hear stories of people who experienced their bodies as a place of encounter with God, and to explore the connection between the integration of life in our bodies and our spiritual lives with our leadership. We will be having deep, spiritual conversations with friends of the Transforming Center about their very human experiences in their bodies and how they've experienced God in and throughout these experiences. We will explore God in concrete bodily realities like gender, sexuality, race, ability, aging, illness, and death, to name a few. Mentioned in the Episode:  Invitation to a Journey by Robert Mulholland “How Shall I Pray” (poem by Ted Loeder)   Music: Kingdom Come by Aaron Niequist Chasing Butterflies from Music in Solitude   We're on Substack! “On the Journey with the Transforming Center” is our home for “reflection, conversation, and connection with our transforming community.”  It includes thoughtful reflections from Ruth Haley Barton and the Transforming Center team, as well as alumni and friends of the Transforming Center, occasional special video teachings and guided practices, and space to interact with our content and respond with how God is working in your life through the posts. This is also where you find all of our podcast patron content! There are free and paid tiers. We'd love for you to join us over on Substack.  Support the podcast! This season patrons will receive special bonus conversations with each of our guests. Become a paid member of Substack today to receive these practices and so much more!   The Transforming Center exists to create space for God to strengthen leaders and transform communities. You are invited to join our next Transforming Community:® A Two-year Spiritual Formation Experience for Leaders.  Delivered in nine quarterly retreats, this practice-based learning opportunity is grounded in the conviction that the best thing you bring to leadership is your own transforming self!   *this post contains affiliate links

Industry 4.0 is moving beyond factory walls and into farms, forests, and fields.David Potere, a senior tech leader in BCG's Industrial Goods and Climate Change and Sustainability practices, explores AI's move into the outdoor world. Robotics and connected systems are changing how farming and other outdoor activities get done.You'll Learn:Outdoor automation requires AI systems that can operate with constant uncertainty.Leaders should rethink long-held operating models as AI and robotics reshape how physical work gets done.The most valuable AI systems may be the ones that simplify complexity rather than add more dashboards.Learn More:David Potere: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidpotere/What 1,000 Farmers Told Us About Tech Adoption: https://on.bcg.com/4euA76VClimate-Smart Agriculture Needs a Better Yardstick: https://on.bcg.com/4ejIfH6David on the Climate Rising Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/david-potere-at-bcg-x-using-ai-satellites-in-climate/id1482781075?i=1000767537614AI Foundation Model for Extreme Weather: https://on.bcg.com/4vKiwyzChapters00:00 – How Will AI Impact Outdoor Industries?04:26 –The Challenges of Taking Tech Outside06:11– What Would a Farm That Thinks for Itself Look Like?08:27 – Is AI Rescuing Agriculture?10:55– Will AI Only Help Big Farms?14:39 – Who Owns the Data?16:16 – What Can Leaders Learn from the AI Outdoors?18:51 – Next Steps to Truly Benefit from AIThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by former Cubs manager David Ross to discuss the current club's struggles and the latest MLB storylines.

"Where do we find great staff leaders? We need them, and we need them now." If your only approach to finding staff leaders is to hire fully formed, fully capable leaders from the outside whenever you need them, you will always be reactive. So far in this series, we've talked about the importance of developing your volunteers and volunteer leaders. But all of that volunteer development work, as important as it is, only pays off long-term if you know how to develop your staff leaders well, too.  In this episode, Sean and Jonathan talk about developing and equipping your staff leaders to do the work God has called them to do. Identifying the leadership capacity of every person on your team Intentional development toward the highest level they're wired for Building a staff culture where leadership development isn't just a one-time event   This Episode is Sponsored by The Church Lawyers Every church needs trusted legal counsel, but finding attorneys who truly understand ministry can be challenging.  The Church Lawyers specialize in church and nonprofit law, serving thousands of organizations nationwide. From by-laws and governance, to IRS compliance and employment matters, The Church Lawyers provide the expertise you need with sound legal advice giving you peace of mind. Discover practical free resources and affordable membership options at TheChurchLawyers.com.   Join the Conversation on Social Media We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on X and on Instagram. 

How can leaders turn uncertainty, which can feel like fear, into an opportunity for growth? In this episode, Kevin sits down with Dr. Rebecca Homkes to explore why volatile times require a different approach to strategy. Rebecca explains that uncertainty is not automatically bad; it is simply a set of future events that may or may not occur. Leaders have a responsibility to help their teams reframe it as a chance to learn and grow faster. Kevin and Rebecca discuss why traditional strategy tools often assume too much certainty, how language and meeting rhythms can unintentionally push teams into protection mode, and why asking "has the situation changed?" is more useful than simply asking whether we are on track. They also explore the importance of moving from survival mode to reset mode, clarifying your right to win, and recognizing that a growth mandate is also a change mandate.   Listen For 00:00 Why we hit reset to thrive in uncertain times 01:46 Meet Dr. Rebecca Homkes 03:08 Why she wrote Survive, Reset, Thrive 04:52 The big idea: uncertainty is a time to grow 05:49 What strategy is — and what never changes 08:03 Why "uncertain" doesn't have to mean "bad" 11:58 Learning velocity: the #1 differentiator 14:10 Two types of uncertainty and the paralysis trap 16:20 Planning vs. preparing 19:29 The reset: a growth mandate is a change mandate 21:00 Parallel pathing: execute while you build 23:23 Where to start 24:44 Hard resets — Starbucks, Nike, Disney 26:15 What Rebecca's reading 28:03 Where to learn more and get the book 28:38 "Now what?" — the question that matters Rebecca's Story: Dr. Rebecca Homkes is the author of Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times. She is a high-growth strategy specialist and the founder of a boutique consultancy firm, advising CEOs and executive teams focused on growth and success through uncertainty. She is a faculty member at Duke Corporate Executive Education, Lecturer at the London Business School (LBS) Executive Education, Advisor and Faculty at BCGU (Boston Consulting Group), and previous Fellow at the London School of Economics (LSE)'s Centre for Economic Performance. Dr. Homkes is also the director of the Young President's Organization (YPO) global Active Learning Program (ALP); a former partner with GrowthX, a Silicon Valley investment ecosystem and innovation consultancy; and the faculty lead of fintech scaleup accelerators. http://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-homkes Looking to Develop Stronger Leaders? Want help developing the leaders in your organization? Reach out to explore how the Kevin Eikenberry Group can support your team. Email Us   Book Recommendations Survive Reset Thrive — Rebecca Homkes Flexible Leadership — Kevin Eikenberry 1929 — Andrew Ross Sorkin Like this? The Human Side of Innovation with Mauro Porcini This is Strategy with Seth Godin Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group  

Leaders meet in France with Iran and Ukraine high on agenda; and a BBC investigation finds that Russia was behind a series of arson attacks targeting the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, we hear from a Labour politician on how the UK should now respond.Also in the programme: The grisly trade of cat-meat in Vietnam; and acclaimed British artist Anish Kapoor unveils major new exhibition at London's Hayward Gallery. (Image: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian. Credit: Isabel Infantes/PA Wire)

Energized from her coaching retreat, Jen shares with Pete five learnings from the three-day discourse between herself, the coaches, and their clients. Specifically, in this episode, the learnings that Jen and Pete talk about are: Know what hat you, as the coach, are wearing. Know what hat they, as the client, are wearing. Say less. Sort your thoughts into objective and subjective, before you say them out loud. Doing is much more powerful than talking about doing. More from us in your inbox. Subscribe to Box O' Goodies. A weekly email with the books, podcasts, quotes, and other noodles Jen and Pete are mulling over.Listen to all episodes and read full transcripts at thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Reach us: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comPete's work: humanperiscope.com · Jen's work: jenwaldman.com

Few things are more subversively destructive than a bad attitude, but few things are more proactively constructive than a good attitude. In this episode, Alex discusses 3 destructive attitudes that can hold leaders back from healthy growth. He also shares a reminder that growth and change are always possible for you, your team, and your customers. Information isn't the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth's 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.Episode Recap:A tale of two Uber drivers The way you view things impacts the way you do things Few things are more proactively constructive than a good attitude  3 destructive attitudes for leaders 1. “They just won't”  2. “We just can't” 3. “I'm just not wired that way” Don't forget that we can grow!  If you're ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth's 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.Resources:Follow the podcast on Apple or SpotifySchedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and CommunityDownload the Free Reading GuideConnect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

Have you ever sat in a meeting about AI, nodded along, then thought, "I've got no idea what they're talking about, and I'm meant to be leading this"? If so, you're in good company.In this episode, I chat with Em and AI expert James Killick to answer the question every leader is quietly asking. In 2026, does AI get you promoted, or replaced?Here's the truth. AI isn't coming for leaders. It's coming for the leaders who live in the detail and do the work of the people below them. Your job hasn't changed since the Industrial Revolution. Take your people, your tools, and your budget, and turn them into something valuable.In this episode:Why AI replaces the technical work, not the leadership work, and who that puts at riskThe "automate last" rule, and why 9 in 10 AI projects failHow to treat AI like an over-enthusiastic intern, so your judgement matters more, not lessThe one mindset shift: lead AI inward, lead people outwardWhat to hand to AI first, and the 20% only you can doThe window is open right now. Move first and you get ahead. Sit still and you get left behind.Leadership Beyond the Theory June cohort is open. Doors close Friday 26 June. Join now: https://go.leadershipbeyondthetheory.com/————————Connect with James:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ai_orchestrator/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-killick/YouTube + Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@james-killickJoin his FREE Skool community: https://www.skool.com/make-money-with-aiGet training or his DFY AI services: njin.co————————You can connect with me at:Website: https://www.yourceomentor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourCEOMentor————————Our mission here at Your CEO Mentor is to improve the quality of leaders, globally. Your boss wants more with less. Your team wants less, full stop. You're stuck in the middle.Leadership Beyond the Theory is 9 weeks to promotion-ready leadership. 2,800+ leaders from 150+ organisations. 99% would recommend. Doors are now open for the June 2026 cohort, they close Fri 26 June!Join the cohort here: https://go.leadershipbeyondthetheory.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are moments in motherhood when we realize our children are learning far more from what we do than from what we say. LINKS:Join the Summer Book Club!Download How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms A Prayer for Leaders by Marcie Gourley They're watching how we respond to stress. They're listening to the tone we use when we talk about others. One of the quietest, yet most powerful ways we can shape that understanding is through prayer.Reference: 1 Timothy 2:1-4Prayer: Lord, You see already the world our children will inherit. Yet, teach me to turn to You first, to speak with truth in love, and let my home be a place where praying for our leaders is not just something we say, but something we live. Teach me to hold high the lantern of prayer, that I may pass it on to light the way for others behind me. In Jesus’ precious name, amen. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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Are you being kind to an underperforming executive or are you simply being too nice to have the conversation that could change everything?   Many construction leaders struggle when a key executive isn't meeting expectations. The challenge isn't always identifying the problem, it's knowing how to address it without damaging trust, morale, or culture. In this episode, leadership expert Jon Vaughan joins Bradley to share practical strategies for coaching executives, creating accountability, and having difficult conversations that drive better performance while strengthening relationships.   In this episode you will learn How executive coaching differs from managing performance lower in the organization and why the stakes are much higher. The three biggest mistakes leaders make when addressing executive performance issues and how to avoid them. A practical framework for creating accountability, improving clarity, and helping executives succeed before considering replacement.   Listen now to learn how the best leaders turn difficult performance conversations into opportunities for growth, accountability, and stronger executive teams.   Learn more about the OSR Academy   At Bradley Hartmann & Company, we help construction teams improve sales, leadership,  and communication by reducing miscommunication, strengthening teamwork, and bridging language gaps between English and Spanish speakers. To learn more about our product offerings, visit bradleyhartmannandco.com. The Construction Leadership Podcast dives into essential leadership topics in construction, including strategy, emotional intelligence, communication skills, confidence, innovation, and effective decision-making. You'll also gain insights into delegation, cultural intelligence, goal setting, team building, employee engagement, and how to overcome common culture problems—whether you're leading a crew or managing an entire organization. Have topic ideas or guest recommendations? Contact us at info@bradleyhartmannandco.com. New podcasts are dropped every Tuesday and Thursday.   This episode is brought to you by The Construction Spanish Toolbox —the most practical way for construction teams to learn jobsite-ready Spanish in just minutes a day over 6 months.      

We talk with Dr. Andy Goodwin about what it really takes to be present when leadership pressure never turns off and your calendar keeps filling itself. We explore small, practical shifts that help us choose our spouse and kids without pretending work and responsibility will magically disappear.• why Walking Slowly is written “in the margins” of a full life • presence as a daily choice, not a personality trait • using your calendar to reveal real priorities • refusing the false solution of “just do less” • integrating rest, reading, workouts, and meals into normal rhythms • building a culture where rest is expected and modeled • student formation that values personhood over performance • listening well, trusting the Spirit, seeking the kingdom first 

Every leader has them... the language habits that undercut authority before anyone pushes back. This episode Jill Griffin names them, breaks them down, and gives you a way to unlearn yours. The five communication patterns quietly signaling uncertainty, and how to spot them in real timeWhat leaders and colleagues can do when they see it happening in the roomWhy this is a learned pattern, and exactly how to start unlearning itSupport the showJill Griffin, is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh. She works with senior leaders to navigate complexity, strengthen teams, and lead with greater clarity and intention.With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy. Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together:The Next Era Leader An 8-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intentionExecutive Coaching & Leadership Advisory 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what's nextConnect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & WorkshopsInstagram: @JillGriffinOffical

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the text of the U.S.-Iran interim deal would be made public soon, as he met G7 leaders in France. Trump said the text of the deal states clearly that Tehran will not have a nuclear weapon, and the full agreement would be made public in a formal setting in a few days.The FBI disrupted “planned attacks” that were intended to target the White House's Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event on Sunday evening, FBI Director Kash Patel said on Tuesday.

In this episode of Sales & Cigars, Walter Crosby sits down with Matt Haney, fractional COO and integrator, to talk about accountability, visionary entrepreneurs, and what really keeps businesses from scaling. Matt works with founders who have built strong companies but have reached the point where they need help turning vision into execution. The conversation digs into the tension between visionaries and operators, why accountability often breaks down, and how leaders can create clearer expectations without slipping into micromanagement. Matt also explains why many business problems are really people problems—and why having a trusted right hand can help founders get out of seats they should no longer be sitting in. If you are a visionary leader trying to scale, this episode is worth your time.   Episode Highlights Why founders often struggle to move from doing to leading How accountability breaks down when expectations are unclear Why working sessions can become necessary when execution stalls The danger of visionaries staying one or two levels too deep in the business How sales leaders can work better with founder-led organizations Why trust between a visionary and sales leader is critical The role of a fractional COO as operator, advisor, and accountability partner Why third-party perspective can help resolve leadership tension How to identify when your business needs a trusted right hand   Key Themes & Takeaways Accountability starts with clear expectations. People cannot execute against vague direction. Leaders must define what success looks like. Visionaries often need help getting out of the way. Founders built the business by doing everything, but scaling requires them to release control in the right places. Execution problems are often people problems. Missed targets, stalled growth, and lack of follow-through usually connect back to communication, clarity, or accountability. Trust must be intentionally built. When founders bring in sales leaders or operators, information flow and role clarity are essential. A strong right hand creates leverage. The right operator helps translate vision into action, hold people accountable, and reduce chaos inside the business. Outside perspective can reduce friction. Sometimes a neutral third party helps leaders hear each other more clearly and move through tension faster.   Who Should Listen This episode is especially valuable for: Visionary entrepreneurs who feel stuck in the weeds Founders looking for a trusted right hand or integrator Sales leaders working inside founder-led businesses CEOs struggling with accountability across the team Service-based businesses trying to scale operations Leaders who know the company needs structure but are unsure where to start   Links & Resources Sinclair Ventures https://sinclairventures.com Matt Haney matt@sinclairventures.com Matt Haney on LinkedIn   Continue the Conversation If this episode made you think differently about accountability, leadership, or how to build a business that can scale without everything running through you, join the Sales Integrator Community. It's built exclusively for salespeople and sales managers who are looking for an edge—and for professionals who want support getting their questions answered by someone who has learned the hard way over 40 years. Free forever. Special founding member badges are available for the first 250 members. Join here: https://helix-community.circle.so/join?invitation_token=8b6622d942c852339d856b2af3504123cf9476e2-8b78b151-d94f-46df-a26b-ec4a6df24460   Subscribe & Follow Sales & Cigars is hosted by Walter Crosby of Helix Sales Development. The only smoke we blow is from cigars. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen.

Leaders trying to be everything to everyone are quietly stalling their careers and revenue growth.   Janice B Gordon sits down with Erica Baird, Executive Director of Global Sales and Service, to explore the leadership mindsets and revenue habits driving results in complex, highly regulated markets.   What you'll learn: a) Why your "personal board of directors" is your most valuable career asset b) How authentic self-awareness fuels better leadership and team empowerment c) The cultural shift that turned around a company losing millions per day   Today, Janice B Gordon is joined by Erica Baird, a trailblazing executive guiding over 1,200 people across automotive, construction, and mining sectors, delivering results through some of the toughest industry cycles.   Timestamps: 00:00 Importance of Humility in Leadership 03:19 Building a strategic network 08:21 Addressing workplace microaggressions 11:56 Hiring diverse senior leaders 12:58 Emphasizing Diversity and Inclusivity 16:33 Leading with empathy and care 19:18 Understanding revenue beyond surface numbers 25:20 Empowering Employees Through Listening 29:03 Overcoming challenges with courage and faith 29:55 Embracing risk and tough talks   Connect with Erica Baird https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-k-baird/   Connect with Janice Book Janice to speak at your next sales or leadership event: https://janicebgordon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/janice-b-gordon/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janicebgordon Scale Your Sales Podcast: https://scaleyoursales.co.uk/podcast Enjoy the episode? Share your takeaway in the comments and leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help more leaders discover the show.

Kelly has a fascinating conversation with King’s College London professor Fay Bound-Alberti about her compelling new book, “The Face: A Cultural History.” “The idea that a commoner would have their image captured for posterity was unthinkable.”  “The average person today takes 450 selfies a year.”  “Most people in the past didn't spend as much time looking at […]

Mark Scandrette has spent over twenty years wrestling with a hard realization: knowing a lot about God doesn't mean you're good at following Jesus. Dave Kludt spent fifteen years in pastoral ministry learning that everything, down to how you arrange the chairs in a room, forms people. Together they co-teach a Doctor of Ministry cohort at Fuller Seminary built around two words: integral and embodied. Mark is the founder of Reimagine and author of Practicing the Way of Jesus and The Ninefold Path of Jesus, and a longtime friend of the podcast (he first joined us back on episode 112). Dave is the president of Reimagine's board, a former pastor of 15 years, and Mark's partner in this new cohort, a Substack, and an upcoming podcast.IN THIS CONVERSATION:Why "getting more information" doesn't lead to transformation, and what doesWhat Dave means by an "integral" approach to formation, and why it starts with facing the world's fractures honestlyWhat Mark means by "embodied" formation, and the Learning Lab model Reimagine uses to teach by doingWhy the leader of a Learning Lab has to be a participant, not just an expertMoving from a "closed fist" to an "open hand" posture toward your next stepWhy discomfort with failure gets in the way of formation in many churchesHow Mark and Dave use the Enneagram as a formation tool, not a personality quizThe "formation edges" Mark and Dave are each working on right nowMark and Dave's hopes for the Fuller Doctor of Ministry cohort on integral and embodied formationRELEVANT RESOURCES AND LINKS:markscandrette.com — Mark's websitereimagine.org — Mark and Dave's organizationFuller Seminary's Doctor of Ministry programBooks mentioned:Practicing the Way of Jesus, by Mark ScandretteThe Ninefold Path of Jesus, by Mark ScandretteRELATED EPISODES:The Beatitudes and Spiritual Leadership, with Mark ScandretteThe Spiritual Life of a Leader, with Tod BolsingerThe Neuroscience of Spiritual Formation, with Jim WilderSend me a text! I'd love to know what you're thinking!Click HERE to get my FREE online course, BECOMING LEADERS OF SHALOM.

73% of executives struggle with AI integration leadership challenges. Jennifer Doty, former Fortune 100 VP with over two decades leading customer success transformations at enterprise organizations, shares proven frameworks for navigating organizational AI adoption. The discussion covers question-based coaching methodologies for role alignment assessment, strategic approaches to career transition management during technological disruption, and executive presence frameworks for leading teams through AI-driven organizational change.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Leaders in Living Rooms, Sean Morgan sits down with Fr. James Mallon to explore what it really takes to move a church from maintenance to mission. Drawing from his experience revitalizing struggling parishes, Fr. James shares the realities of church turnaround, the weight of leadership, and the deep cultural shifts required to reclaim a missional identity. He unpacks the tension between shepherding and evangelism, the danger of inward-focused church culture, and the critical role of the Holy Spirit, leadership development, and intentional systems like Alpha in sparking renewal. This conversation offers both encouragement and practical wisdom for leaders navigating change and longing to see genuine transformation in their churches. Welcome to Episode 161 of the Leaders in Living Rooms Podcast with Sean Morgan.

Promoting a high-producing advisor into a leadership role without teaching them how to lead isn't development, it's a risk transfer. Ray Sclafani has seen this pattern play out across hundreds of advisory firms: the best advisor gets promoted, the firm assumes leadership will follow, and within months the culture quietly starts to fracture. In this episode, Ray makes the case that leadership development is not a soft-skills initiative as it is an operational and economic imperative that directly shapes growth, retention, client experience, and enterprise value.What You Will Learn in This EpisodeWhy promoting high performers without leadership training is one of the most common and costly mistakes in wealth managementThe five direct questions every leadership team should ask to diagnose their management infrastructureHow to define what "meeting," "exceeding," and "far exceeding" expectations looks like for every leadership role in your firmHow to build a leadership scorecard that makes accountability observable, coachable, and measurableWhy leadership depth, not any single rainmaker or founder, is what allows a firm to grow without breakingKey Insight from This Episode"Promoting a high-producing advisor into a manager or leadership role without teaching that person how to lead is not development. That is a risk transfer."Leadership is not a reward for strong performance. It is a distinct skill set that requires training, structure, and ongoing accountability. The firms that invest in building that infrastructure now will have the bench depth, the culture, and the continuity to compete at the highest level — and to scale without depending on any one person.The Five Questions to Diagnose Your Leadership InfrastructureAsk your leadership team right now:Performance Reviews: Do you conduct performance reviews more than once a year?One-on-Ones: Do managers hold one-on-one meetings with their direct reports at least monthly?Feedback: Do employees receive regular, real-time feedback — not just at review time?Defined Standards: Have you defined what meeting, exceeding, and far exceeding expectations looks like for every role in your firm?Manager Accountability: Are managers held accountable for engagement, retention, and the development of the people they lead?If the honest answer to most of those is "no" or "not consistently," you have a leadership development gap and that gap has a direct cost.The Four-Step Framework for Building LeadersStep 1 — Define the Leadership Role Vague expectations produce vague performance. When a person is promoted to manager, their scope must be explicit and written down: What do they own? Which decisions are theirs to make? Which require alignment? Which belong elsewhere? Clarity here is not bureaucratic, because it is the foundation of effective leadership.Step 2 — Define What Strong Performance Looks Like For every leadership role, articulate three levels:Meeting expectations — Holds regular one-on-ones, provides timely feedback, follows through on commitments, keeps the team alignedExceeding expectations — Develops talent ahead of need, strengthens team capacity, reduces confusion, helps others make better decisionsFar exceeding expectations — Develops leaders who develop other leaders, builds scalable systems, improves retention, reduces the firm's dependence on any single personOnce the levels are defined, performance conversations, calibration, comp decisions, and development plans all improve. People stop guessing.Step 3 — Build a Feedback Cadence Annual reviews are too slow. By the time the review occurs, everyone already knows what should have been said months earlier. Managers should hold regular one-on-ones, provide feedback in real time, and ask the questions that matter: What is working? What is unclear? What needs to change? What support is required? What are you learning? Where do you want to grow? Feedback should not be dramatic. It should be normal.Step 4 — Hold Leaders Accountable for the People They Lead A manager should be evaluated not only on their personal performance or technical competence, but on the engagement, retention, development, and performance of their team. If a leader is personally successful but leaves behind confusion, burnout, or turnover, that is not strong leadership. Create a leadership scorecard for every manager in your firm. Include five measures: communication rhythm, feedback quality, talent development, accountability, and team health. Review it quarterly. Coach to it. Compensate it.Coaching Questions for ReflectionWhich leaders in your firm, including you, have been promoted based on production or contribution, but never trained to lead?Where have you clearly defined performance expectations, and where are people still guessing?Which leadership behaviors should be measured because they directly shape culture and retention at your firm?What would change if managers were held accountable for the growth of the people they lead?Why This Matters for Enterprise ValueManagers shape the firm's lived experience. Not the values poster in the break room. Not the retreat agenda. Not the title structure. Managers decide how feedback is delivered, whether accountability is real, whether talent is developed or ignored, whether high performers are challenged, whether underperformance is tolerated, whether meetings are useful, and whether people feel stretched, supported, and included.SHRM research shows that only 44% of managers globally have received formal management training. More than 90% of HR executives say people managers are critically important to organizational success — and job satisfaction nearly doubles among workers with highly effective managers.For advisory firms, this isn't abstract. Leadership development affects growth and retention, client experience, and ultimately the enterprise value of what you are building.The firms that develop leaders will win — because they will not rely on any single founder, rainmaker, or heroic operator. They will build bench depth. And that bench depth is what allows a firm to grow without breaking.Resources & References MentionedSHRM — Global Management Training ResearchKorn Ferry — Workforce 2025 Research ReportBuilding the Billion Dollar Business is hosted by Ray Sclafani, founder and CEO of ClientWise, the financial services industry's leading executive coaching and team development firm for elite advisors and wealth management teams.Find Ray and the ClientWise Team on the ClientWise website or LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeBuilding The Billion Dollar Business

Episode summary introduction: In this episode of The Sean Barnes Podcast, Sean Barnes breaks down what executive presence actually means, starting with why it's some of the most common and least helpful feedback leaders get on their way up. He argues that the suit, the tie, and a clean cut are just the baseline. Real executive presence is built on three things: clear communication that adapts to any room, the composure to stay calm when everything is on fire, and the certainty that comes from a track record of results. Sean shares how he learned to articulate his message to different audiences, from the boardroom to a wireline shop in the Permian, and why the leader who says less often owns the room. He closes with a self-assessment for leaders who want to be remembered in every room they walk out of.   Key Moments 00:00 The vague feedback every rising leader hears, and what executive presence actually means 00:53 Why the nice suit and tie are only the foundation 01:47 Communication skills: cutting filler words and articulating your message clearly 02:41 Adapting your message to every room and navigating up and down the chain of command 03:39 Staying calm and collected when the business is on fire 04:38 Saying less: say the one thing that matters, then stop 05:27 Certainty is the product: leading from confidence 06:24 What confidence really is, and why affirmations in the mirror didn't work 07:23 Operating from fear versus giving the work time, plus the value of a coach or mentor 08:23 A self-assessment, and how to study the leaders who command the room   Key Takeaways The basics are just the baseline. How you show up matters, but communication, composure, and certainty are what take you to the next level. Say less and stay calm. The leader who talks the least, and keeps the room steady in a crisis, is the one people remember. Over explaining reads as chasing validation. Confidence is earned, not affirmed. It comes from a stack of real results built over time and across different domains, not from pep talks in the mirror.   Podcast Show Notes – Episode 286 | 06.16.2026 Episode Title: Executive Presence for Leaders: Communication, Composure, and Certainty   Host: Sean Barnes Website: https://www.wolfexecutives.com   https://www.seanbarnes.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfexecutives https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/ LinkedIn Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7284600567593684993/   Twitter: https://x.com/seanbarnes https://x.com/wolfexecutives   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes https://www.instagram.com/wolfexecutives   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_seanbarnes   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theseanbarnes

Most discipleship stalls because people only see the lesson, not the life behind it. In this episode, Mark, Dave, and Marcus unpack what happened when a group of young disciples joined a real ministry trip from New York City to Connecticut and the deepest formation happened in the car. You'll learn why shared rhythms, relational margin, and doing ministry together reveal questions that scheduled meetings rarely reach. The conversation gives you a practical way to move disciples from learning tools to becoming leaders who can enter new places and make disciples themselves.- Save Your Seat for the "Lost to Leader" 45 Min Zoom Lab next month: ⁠https://www.covomultipliers.com/aquila-and-priscilla-pattern.html- Find Dave on Substack: ⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@damillertime⁠⁠⁠⁠- And Mark on Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@multiplyingdisciples⁠

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qhEhZsJ6fJA  Winning cultures are built through consistency, trust, and a commitment to helping people grow. In this episode of Stories from the River, Charlie Malouf welcomes Bradley Sullivan, General Manager of Cary Crushers. They reflect on a landmark year, celebrating the accomplishments that led to recognition as the 2025 GM of the Year and a season filled with team and individual achievements. The conversation explores the habits, mindset, and identity that helped build a high-performing culture, from creating memorable guest experiences to developing unique roles that allowed every Memory Maker to contribute to the team's success. Books mentioned Gradually, Then Suddenly by Mark Batterson: https://www.amazon.com/Gradually-Then-Suddenly-Bigger-Lasting/dp/B0F25SW4C8/   Win the Day by Mark Batterson: https://www.amazon.com/Win-Day-Habits-Stress-Accomplish/dp/0593192788/   Do It for a Day by Mark Batterson: https://www.amazon.com/Do-Day-Make-Break-Habit/dp/0593192842/   A Million Little Miracles by Mark Batterson: https://www.amazon.com/Do-Day-Make-Break-Habit/dp/0593192842/   The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson: https://www.amazon.com/Circle-Maker-Praying-Circles-Greatest/dp/0310346916/   Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth: https://www.amazon.com/Grit-Passion-Perseverance-Angela-Duckworth/dp/1501111116/   The Art of Business Wars: Battle-Tested Lessons for Leaders and Entrepreneurs from History's Greatest Rivalries by David Brown: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Business-Wars-Battle-Tested-Entrepreneurs/dp/0063019523/      

In this episode, Charles discusses why leaders shy away from hard conversations and how addressing issues early builds trust, accountability, and stronger teams.Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors. We want your feedback! Give us a 5-star review if you like what you hear, and leave a comment. We also want to know what you want to hear about when it comes to leadership! Email us at charles@bluelionleadership.comLeaderLink Podcast is an ad-free product of Blue Lion Leadership, hosted by Charles Heasley.

Naomi O'Leary, Europe Correspondent for the Irish Times, reports on the G7's meeting in France, with Ukrainian President Zelensky.

Welcome to the Boomer Briefing Podcast – your 20-minute insight into the conversations shaping the future of the accounting profession. On this episode, Jon Hubbard and Jim Boomer recap the first Audit Leader Circle meeting, where audit leaders came together ready to share, collaborate, and build a trusted peer network from day one. The conversation centered on how the audit business model is evolving, with a strong focus on AI, emerging technologies, and the ripple effect these changes are having on process, pricing, and talent strategies. Leaders explored how to rethink the value they deliver and adapt their firms to a more technology-driven future. You'll also hear how the group tackled developing next-generation leaders, creating space for open dialogue, and learning from both successes and challenges. Through peer-driven discussions, audit leaders left with practical ideas, stronger connections, and a shared commitment to accelerating progress together.

Comments? Questions? Send us a message!Many churches are experiencing a leadership deficit. There are too few biblical elders, too few deacons, and not as many people who know which spiritual gifts they've been given by the Spirit, what they are called to do, or what ministries  the Lord has opened up for them.Many leadership teams are not in alignment with their pastor in doctrine and practice, nor are they in alignment with each other.There are many fellowships — normal sized (50-200 regular attenders) — that believe they do not possess the resources to begin strong leadership development and equipping and training of the saints.That's what this podcast is all about. It's going to help the equipping senior pastor do the work of equipping those whom the Lord is calling into leadership ministry positions. And, he doesn't have to have it all figured out. He can join others who are part of what pastor Donn Fisher of Calvary Chapel Raynham, Massachusetts is talking about in this episode. There is a transcript of this podcast interview, which may be helpful to you with your notetaking.Matthew 28:18-20. For Poimen Ministries, its staff, ministries, and focus, go to poimenministries.com. To contact Poimen Ministries, email us at strongerpastors@gmail.com. May the Lord revive His work in the midst of these years!

In this episode, Dr. Stuart Slavin is joined by Julie Beckerdite, director of education for the Departments of Pathology and Psychiatry, and Carrie Racsumberger, fellowship program manager in the Department of Pathology - both at Mass General Brigham. Together, they share insights from their work on the ACGME Coordinator Advisory Group in a practical conversation on the relationships that shape the program coordinator role in graduate medical education (GME). Drawing on their experience, Beckerdite and Racsumberger discuss how interactions with residents, fellows, faculty members, and program leaders can be both a major source of satisfaction and a source of ongoing challenge. They share strategies for setting expectations early, communicating effectively, and addressing common issues like delayed responses, professionalism concerns, and recurring administrative demands. They also emphasize the importance of establishing clear boundaries with the support of leadership while maintaining a respectful, collaborative approach that promotes accountability and teamwork. The conversation highlights the meaningful connections coordinators build with residents/fellows, and the important role they play in supporting professional development and fostering psychological safety within programs. Throughout the discussion, Beckerdite and Racsumberger emphasize perspective-taking, consistency, and the value of strong relationships in navigating difficult situations. Listeners will gain practical insights into how intentional communication and clear role definition can strengthen team culture and enhance the coordinator experience in GME. Podcast Chapters (00:00) – Intro and Guest Introduction (00:45) – Focus on Coordinator Well-Being and Relationships (02:10) – Managing Task Completion and Setting Expectations (04:41) – Using Leadership Support and Accountability (06:45) – Coordinator Role in Professionalism and Recruitment (09:20) – Setting Boundaries and Defining the Coordinator Role (11:45) – Finding Satisfaction in Resident Relationships (13:25) – Managing Difficult Interactions and Perspective (15:52) – Growth, Meaning, and Supporting Trainees (16:26) – Psychological Safety and Connection (17:23) – Coordinators as Leaders (18:20) – Closing and Resources

This week is all about the power of resilience, and how as leaders, we can use resilience as a superpower. I'll also cover the importance of belief and affirmations, setting non-negotiable standards in business, the power of consistent growth and incremental goals, and leading with vision and example in network marketing.Purchase my new book, Level Up Your LeadershipShopifyUpgrade your business with a $1/month trial of Shopify. Head to shopify.com/levelup today.--Links & resources:To follow more info about the podcast@levelup.debbienealCheck out my personal instagram account@debbie_neal

As a leader, I can choose the systems, processes, and frameworks for my team, but that alone does not guarantee execution. People do not respond to what is explained as much as they respond to what is enforced. In this episode, I explain why repeated reminders and clear communication are not enough when there are no consequences for ignoring standards. Real leadership is not about setting rules. It's about consistently enforcing them so the right behaviors become the norm. Show Notes: [07:35]#1 Ownership creates compliance. [11:20]#2 Team members calibrate to enforcement, not to instruction. [18:55]#3 Inconsistency from leaders dissolves alignment. [21:56] Recap Next Steps: --- Execution is not a talent.   It is a standard. If your results don't match your ability, something in your approach is out of alignment. Most people do not have a motivation problem.   They have a consistency problem. Power Presence is the system for operating with greater discipline, clarity, structure, and execution under pressure. Learn more: → http://www.PowerPresenceProtocol.com  — This show is the public record of standards. All episodes and the complete archive: → http://WorkOnYourGamePodcast.com 

Leaders from some of the world's most powerful nations are gathering today in France for the G7. This year's summit comes just after the US and Iran say they have struck a tentative deal to end hostilities and open the Strait of Hormuz. The text of the deal has not yet been made public and both sides have offered conflicting accounts of what will follow a signing ceremony on Friday. To add to the uncertainty, the agreement does not resolve perhaps the most important long term issue: Iran's nuclear program and its existing highly enriched uranium. Those negotiations are meant to be dealt with in the next two months. For more on this, Iran expert Karim Sadjadpour joins the show from Washington DC.   Also on today's show: financial author and journalist William D. Cohan, founding partner of Puck News; Hungarian journalist Viktória Serdült; Washington Post reporter Dan Diamond    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

She ended the day at 4:45 with her real work still untouched. Got up. Went home. Came back and did it again. If that landed anywhere, this episode was built for you. I give a name to something a lot of leaders at your level are living right now and have not had the language for. And I give you two things you can do differently tomorrow.   INSIDE THE EPISODE Four questions worth sitting with honestly Before I name it, I ask you to answer four things. Not in your head the way you do when you are half listening. Actually stop and answer them.   What quiet cracking is and what it is not It is not burnout. It is not a character flaw. It is something more specific than either of those and more important to name.   What it looks like from the inside The conversations that used to feel like culture now feel like a drain. The goals you were hired to move have not been touched in weeks. Not because you forgot. I name what is underneath that.   What becomes possible when it shifts I paint the day you are building toward. It is not a fantasy. It is what gets addressed when you stop managing it at the surface.   Two things you can do tomorrow Not a framework. Not a system overhaul. Two moves. Either one changes something.   WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU There is a name for what you have been carrying. Hearing it does something that managing it never will. The things we do not name, we manage. And managing something unnamed is exhausting in a way a long weekend does not fix. You did not work your way to this level to spend it being everyone else's answer.   SIT WITH THIS When you think about the leader you are at your very best, the one with real vision, the one who makes decisions that hold, the one who walks in the room and leads. Does that version of you feel like someone you visit occasionally instead of someone you are?   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Friction Factor names exactly what we talked about today. It is free and it is the place to start if you heard yourself anywhere in this episode. Download the Friction Factor   The Invisible Weight is my free private audio series for leaders carrying more than they should have to right now. Six episodes. Straight to your phone. Listen here   Enjoyed the Episode?  If this resonated, here is how to help more leaders find it:  ✅ Share it with a leader in your world who needs to hear this.  ✅ Leave a quick rating and review so more people can find A Leader's Purpose.  ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode.   You already have what it takes. This is where you get to remember that.   Find me: LinkedIn: @tamiimlay  Instagram and Facebook: @tamimariecoaching  Email: tami@tamimariecoaching.com  Website: www.tamimariecoaching.com Ready to go deeper?  Book your Aligned Leadership Audit: tamimariecoaching.com/call For more information on the song: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2026

I talked with Harry Javer, Founder and Producer of The Lodging Conference, and Dr. Producer Suzanne Bagnera about why this event keeps pulling people back year after year. I've been going for about 25 years. Suzanne's coming for the first time. That gave us two very different ways into the same conversation. The Lodging Conference brings the industry conversations people need right now: finance, construction, development, AI, adaptive reuse, conversions, residential hotels, and the dealmaking that shapes what comes next. I'll also be back on the main stage hosting one of the general session panels, so I wanted to hear directly from Harry about what's shaping this year's event. But the event also has the thing most conferences can't manufacture: people actually relax. The lazy river race helps. The duck race definitely helps. So do the morning activities, the evening events, and the way the property takeover keeps people running into each other all week. That's what makes the conversations different. People still talk deals, capital, brands, development, and strategy. They just do it in an environment where everyone feels a little more human. Harry also shared what first-timers should know, why the event keeps selling out, and why registering before June 30 matters. And yes, I fully intend to defend my title as king of the lazy river race. Want the weekly roundup of news, videos, and what you might've missed from #NoVacancyNews? Text HOTEL to 66866.

U.S. President Donald Trump is heading to France on June 15 for the G7 summit, just hours after announcing a deal with Iran. Leaders of the world's seven largest advanced economies are meeting from June 15 to June 17 in the French spa town of Evian-les-Bains to discuss global trade, immigration, geopolitical conflicts, and other key issues.Oil prices slipped to a three-month low on June 15 after U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran's deputy foreign minister said they had reached an initial deal to end the war and to resume traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

In this episode of the 7 Minute Leadership Podcast, Paul breaks down one of the most underrated leadership skills — the ability to see clearly before you act. Experienced leaders aren't reacting to surface-level information. They're reading the energy in the room, identifying where real influence lives on their team, spotting the gap between what people say and what's actually true, recognizing where pressure is wearing their people down, and uncovering potential in the people others have overlooked. Paul explains that these aren't innate gifts — they're learnable skills built through intentional observation and genuine curiosity about the people you lead. Whether you're a new leader or a seasoned executive, this episode will challenge you to slow down, look deeper, and start seeing what you've been walking past.Host: Paul FalavolitoConnect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTubeView my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.comBooks by Paul FalavolitoThe 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFGThe Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1PfThe 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8yThe Leader's Book of Secrets: http://bit.ly/4oeGzCI

As we count down the days to our country's semiquincentennial, the “Leaders and Legends” podcast continues to feature authors who are chronicling the birth of the United States. This week our guest is acclaimed historian David O. Stewart who discusses his book “The Democracy We Must Keep"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SummaryJoin Nate Leslie in a masterclass on human connection and leadership with Bruce Mayhew, author of The Path of an Inspired Leader. Discover how trust, transparency, authenticity, and curiosity can transform workplace culture and improve leadership effectiveness.ResourcesThe Path of an Inspired Leader by Bruce Mayhew - ⁠https://amzn.to/42kezUz⁠ Bruce Mayhew on LinkedIn - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucemayhew⁠⁠brucemayhew.com ⁠ keywordsleadership, trust, transparency, authenticity, curiosity, workplace culture, difficult conversations, leadership book, team building, inspired leadership key topicsTrust and its impact on performanceTransparency and authenticity in leadershipThe role of curiosity in difficult conversationsBuilding a culture of positive accountability and shared visionThe importance of vulnerability and letting go of ego sound bites"Authenticity is crucial for effective leadership""Focus on what is good and build from there"Chapters00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Trust02:50 The Importance of Transparency in Leadership05:29 Authenticity and Armor in Leadership07:52 Vision and Values in Leadership10:36 Leading with Curiosity and Service to Others15:52 The Journey to Writing 'The Path of an Inspired Leader'19:10 Appreciative Inquiry: A New Approach to Problem Solving23:36 Curiosity vs. Reactivity in Leadership25:59 Preparing for Difficult Conversations28:29 Letting Go of Ego to Build Trust30:31 Where to Find Bruce Mayhew and His Work31:21 LWC Riverside outro Generic.mp4

FFA membership continues to grow across the country, surpassing one million members as the organization prepares for its 99th National FFA Convention and Expo this fall in Indianapolis. National FFA Marketing and Communications Lead Kristy Meyer recently joined the AgNet News Hour to discuss membership growth, leadership development, and the future of agricultural education. According to Meyer, FFA has experienced significant growth in recent years, not only in traditional rural communities but also in suburban and urban areas. The organization reached the one-million-member milestone two years ago and continues expanding its reach as more students discover opportunities within agriculture. “We had a million members two years ago and we just keep growing,” Meyer said. “We're really glad that all of our members are understanding what agriculture is and how important it is to everybody.” The organization's annual National FFA Convention and Expo remains one of the largest student leadership events in the nation. Last year's convention attracted more than 73,000 attendees, and organizers expect similar participation when members gather in Indianapolis October 21-24 for the 99th convention. FFA officials recently announced that Indianapolis will remain home to the national convention through 2040. The event brings together students from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands to participate in leadership workshops, competitions, career exploration activities, and service projects. Meyer said one of the organization's greatest strengths is its ability to prepare students for careers both inside and outside of production agriculture. “We really talk about the premier leadership, personal growth, and career success that FFA offers,” Meyer explained. While farming remains at the heart of the organization, Meyer noted that agriculture now includes more than 250 different career paths. Students are increasingly interested in technology, precision agriculture, artificial intelligence, engineering, communications, and agribusiness careers. FFA membership is directly connected to agricultural education programs offered through schools. Students enrolled in agricultural education classes have opportunities to participate in FFA activities, leadership events, and supervised agricultural experiences that help prepare them for future careers. Meyer also highlighted the importance of community service within the organization. FFA members regularly participate in local volunteer efforts and leadership programs, including the Washington Leadership Conference held annually in Washington, D.C. Another initiative launching this year is Chapter Connect, a program designed to pair FFA chapters from different regions of the country so students can learn about agriculture, culture, and production practices outside their local areas. The organization continues to receive praise from agricultural employers for producing highly motivated and well-prepared young leaders. Through public speaking, leadership development, career training, and hands-on agricultural experiences, FFA members gain skills that often translate directly into workplace success. As agriculture faces ongoing workforce challenges and increasing technological demands, Meyer remains optimistic about the next generation. “The future is strong with our members,” Meyer said. “There's a lot of hope and we have really good members. This is the future generation of leaders, and our country is in pretty good shape with them.”

Top headlines for Monday, June 15, 2026Pope Leo XIV calls on the world to recognize the dignity of migrants during a visit to Spain, an Alabama pastor faces a theft indictment as his church rallies to his defense, and Christian educators and Bible readers wrestle with AI's growing role in classrooms, sermons, and Scripture engagement. We also look at surprise claims of a possible Trump-Iran ceasefire deal, a church's response to Pride Month protesters in Iowa, and First Baptist Dallas breaking ground on a new sanctuary after its devastating fire.00:11 Pope Leo XIV tells migrants 'I want to bow before your dignity'00:56 Disgruntled ex-members blamed for pastor's indictment for theft01:44 Christian professors detail benefits, risks and limitations of AI02:33 Israel surprised by Trump's saying that Iran deal is reached03:22 Americans are skeptical that AI can help with understanding Bible04:11 Church shows love to activists protesting during pride month04:57 First Baptist Dallas breaks ground on new sanctuarySubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsPope Leo XIV tells migrants 'I want to bow before your dignity' | WorldDisgruntled ex-members blamed for pastor's indictment for theft | U.S.Christian professors detail benefits, risks and limitations of AI | Church & MinistriesIsrael surprised by Trump's saying that Iran deal is reached | WorldAmericans are skeptical that AI can help with understanding Bible | U.S.Church shows love to activists protesting during pride month | Church & MinistriesFirst Baptist Dallas breaks ground on new sanctuary | Church & Ministries

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Read my new book, "The Price of Becoming." www.LearningLeader.com/Becoming This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. My Guest: Scott Harrison is the founder and CEO of charity: water, a non-profit that has raised over a billion dollars and funded tens of thousands of water projects to bring safe drinking water to millions. He previously spent a decade as a New York City nightclub promoter before a dramatic career shift led him into humanitarian work. Key Learnings Scott started a charity: water with $20 from a birthday party. Then $15,000... Twenty years later: over a billion dollars raised, 21 million people served. He says it should be 10 to 100 times more. The cure for water already exists. We're looking for water on Mars while 700 million people drink dirty water on Earth. We solved this hundreds of years ago. We just haven't implemented it. 25% of the money sitting in American donor-advised funds would give every human on Earth clean water. That's parked philanthropic capital. Already tax-benefited. Just waiting. The goal is always 10X what you're doing. If we raised a million last year, we want ten this year. If we raise $100 million, we should raise a billion. The opportunity is always orders of magnitude larger than the moment. Show, don't bullet. Scott shows 210 photos in a 45-minute keynote. No PowerPoint. Single images. A story unfolds frame by frame. Be early to the technology. First charity on Instagram. First to hit a million Twitter followers. First to use VR. The question is always the same: how does this new thing further the mission? The 100% model: solve for the cynic.  Public donations go to one bank account that funds only water projects. Overhead is raised separately from entrepreneurs and business leaders. Then track every donation to a specific village. Don't be mid. Scott's 11-year-old daughter says nobody wants to be mid. Excellence is a core value. There's a lot of mid out there. Design everything. The fact cover sheet. The PowerPoint. The website. The package. "We're always dating." If the message comes in an ugly package, you're at a disadvantage before you start. Treat the donor like a Michelin three-star guest. If a restaurant can think that carefully about a meal, you can think that carefully about a donor who can save a million lives. The Goldman Sachs partner who changed Scott's paradigm. Before making an eight-figure ask, Scott asked a partner: "How does it feel when people ask for a lot more than you expected?" The expected answer was irritated, offended, put off. The actual answer: "I feel flattered that they think I would be that generous." People are generous. The well is there. You just have to drill deep enough. Scott has spent 20 years asking for too little. That might be his next obsession. People give to people, not causes. A dynamic leader who transfers their enthusiasm gets the donation. The cause doesn't. Most of the donations Scott and his wife give are to people, not topics they were already passionate about. Talk 10% of the time. When Scott meets a donor for the first time, he wants to know their whole life story. Their marriage. Their kids. What they wanted to be when they grew up. Be genuinely curious or don't bother. Hire for integrity, humility, curiosity, and energy... 16,000 applicants for 36 roles last year. Energy matters most. Someone who can get you fired up about pickleball, Patagonia, or a new running shoe is exactly who you want on the executive team. The dinner test for hiring: Can you imagine having this person at your home for two hours at dinner? And wanting to keep them for another hour? Get the whole life story. Scott wants the arc from the beginning to the present in an interview. If someone can't tell their own story coherently, they probably don't know themselves yet. The 11-year-old with the piggy bank. He told his parents he was going to fund a whole village. They told him to set a realistic goal. He went knocking on doors. He came back with $10,000. Scott's experience lab in Nashville. A 60-minute immersive tour. A 100-degree room with a treadmill where you carry a 40-pound water vessel. Microscopes that show you parasites. A VR film that ends in celebration. The "give shop," not the gift shop. 53% of visitors donate. 10,000 visitors. $3.9 million raised in year one. Scott's champagne moment: a single billionaire who picks water. The water sector doesn't have one. Republicans and Democrats agree on it. Atheists and people of faith agree on it. Everyone has to drink. Reflection Questions What is the 10X version of your current goal? Where are you asking for too little because the smaller ask felt safer? Who in your work or life is the Michelin three-star guest, the customer, donor, or partner who deserves your most thoughtful experience design?  When was the last time you went 10% talking, 90% genuinely curious about someone else's story?  More Learning:  #290: Scott Harrison – Redemption, Compassion, & The Transformative Power Within Us #680: Scott Galloway - Don't Follow Your Passion, Follow Your Talent #682: Will Guidara - Adversity is a Terrible Thing to WasteAudio Chapters 00:00 The Price of Becoming - Pre-Order Now! 01:18 Welcome Back, Scott Harrison 02:56 From a $20 Bill to Over $1 Billion Raised 04:59 Why the Goal Should Always Be 10X (or 100X) 07:54 Storytelling: How to Get People to Care About a Problem They Don't Feel 10:30 Being Early to Instagram, Twitter, and VR 16:10 Radical Transparency: The Bank Account That Built Trust 19:51 The Beauty of a Healthy Obsession 21:22 Drilling Deep for the Artesian Wells of Generosity 25:04 What It Feels Like in the Room When Generosity Breaks Through 27:01 "Nobody Wants to Be Mid." 30:56 Design Everything: We're Always Dating 32:13 Treat Your Donor Like a Michelin Three-Star Guest 35:39 Selling With Integrity: Talk 10%, Listen 90% 39:15 16,000 Applicants for 36 Jobs: What Scott Looks For 43:12 The Power of Vulnerability in Hiring 45:39 Inside the Nashville Experience Lab 50:34 The Champagne Question: A Billion-Dollar Vision 52:10 The 11-Year-Old Who Raised $10,000 Door-to-Door 54:25 EOPC