Podcasts about leadership forum

In this episode, we talk with Kat Moy, Head of Education at the Accounts Payable Association (APA), about the ongoing disconnect between Accounts Payable (AP) and Treasury teams. They explore why these silos exist, the downsides of poor collaboration, and how strategic alignment can help improve cash flow, reduce costs, and manage risk. Kat shares practical tips like using centralized platforms and cross-functional training, and highlights key takeaways from the APA's 2025 Leadership Forum.

Enterprise Knowledge CEO Zach Wahl speaks with Liam Fahey, Partner and Co-Founder at Leadership Forum LLC. In this conversation, Zach and Liam discuss Liam's claim to fame as co-host of the first Knowledge Management conference in 1994, the importance of nomenclature and terminology in securing buy-in for KM initiatives, and why having a KM charter is critical to long-term sustainment. The two also talked about the intersection of KM and intelligence work and how to become a good facilitator. To learn more about Enterprise Knowledge, visit us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠enterprise-knowledge.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.EK's Knowledge Base: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://enterprise-knowledge.com/knowledge-base/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://enterprise-knowledge.com/contact-us/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/enterprise-knowledge-llc/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ekconsulting⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, I'm joined by Karolina Aleksandrova, a leader based in Ukraine.We discuss the upcoming Audit Leadership Forum, which brings together 150+ CAEs from 20 countries, and Karolina shares how resilience has shaped her work and life amid the ongoing war.A powerful story of strength and global connection in the audit profession.Website for the conference: www.audit-forum.tech

New York Tawk host, Elyse DeLucci (@ElyseDeLucci) welcomes you into her Upper East Side living room talking: Jacksonville's Women's Leadership Forum, corporate speaking engagements, Diet Tawk: Semaglutide gummies + green teas, Reishi mushroom tea, Fashion Tawk: Good American, Beauty Tawk: Vaseline and Aquafor, my show in Naples, FL in May!  AND MORE! LOVE TO LOVE YA! SUBSCRIBE TO MY YT CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrl_... Follow Elyse on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elysedelucci/?hl=en

Women make up only 10-20% of the solar workforce despite being 50% of the population, highlighting a significant gender gap in the renewable energy industry. Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Noelle Paige, Vice President of Development at Aspen Power, to explore the evolving landscape of women's leadership in solar energy. Recorded at RE+ Northeast in Boston, we explore Noelle's unique journey from ballet dancer to solar executive and her eight-year trajectory through the solar industry before landing at Aspen Power.Noelle provides valuable insights into Aspen Power's work in community solar and multi-family projects, particularly in key markets including New York, Massachusetts, Illinois, and Maryland. The discussion takes a meaningful turn as they address the critical issue of gender representation in renewable energy, with women comprising only 10-20% of the solar workforce despite being 50% of the population. Noelle shares her involvement with WRISE (Women in Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy), highlighting how the organization's Leadership Forum creates spaces for women to network, learn, and grow professionally without traditional barriers. Mark your calendar for the WRISE 20th Anniversary Gala on June 26th in New York City!The conversation tackles the multifaceted nature of the gender pay gap, which Noelle describes as layered by variables including motherhood status, geography, and ethnicity. Listeners will gain practical insights on how men in leadership positions can support women in the industry through intentional inclusion and meaningful dialogue. The episode also explores the challenges of community acceptance for solar projects and provides tactical advice for developers on authentic community engagement. Whether you're interested in diversity in renewables, community solar development, or the intersection of both, this episode offers valuable perspectives on building a more inclusive and successful clean energy future.Social Media HandlesNoelle PaigeAspen Power Support the showConnect with Tim Clean Power Hour Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email tim@cleanpowerhour.com Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email: CleanPowerHour@gmail.com Corporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America's number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems. Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com

Deb Kelty, P&G Alumni Network Foundation Chairwoman,  shares her personal journey of significance and provides insignt on how the P&G Alumni Foundation changes and improves lives.  Established in 2001, the P&G Alumni Network was formed to help P&G Alums across the globe stay connected.  Today, the Network has grown to 35,000+ Alumni strong and is a premier membership organization delivering against three strategic pillars:Engagement facilitates connections and networking through chapter activities, the global conferences and the Women's Leadership Forum.Enrichment offers additional ways for Alumni to connect regarding thought leadership, best practices, and training & development.Philanthropy affords P&G Alumni to “give back” personally or within their chapters and is also achieved through the P&G Alumni Foundation, the Network's charitable arm.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

This week Philip shares key insights from the Themed Entertainment Association's Inspire Week and Leadership Forum. Amid tariff concerns and market volatility, we explore how Universal is strategically diversifying its entertainment portfolio. From a year-round horror experience in Las Vegas to fan-focused pop-up festivals and a family-centric local approach in Texas, Universal is placing calculated bets across multiple markets. Discover the inside details on Universal Horror Unleashed, FanFest Nights, Universal Kids Resort, and why "don't panic, just pivot" has become the industry's survival mantra in 2025's unpredictable economic landscape. Listen to weekly BONUS episodes on our patreon.

Listen in to special live audio from ASBO International's Leadership Forum, along with a recap of conference highlights such as EQ and strategies for leadership.

TEDxPortland full An interview with Dave Rae, co-founder of TEDxPortland about this year's event, speakers, and theme Continuum. Also discussed is the new platform this year called The Women's Leadership Forum. Use promo code YEAR13 to receive a 13% discount on tickets. TEDxPortland is April 26 at Keller. 1497 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 19:43:34 +0000 N8qZRfZEP8WVdqAKTSvoQmqGeksRiqaz arts,education,music,sports,technology,soccer Let's Talk Portland arts,education,music,sports,technology,soccer TEDxPortland Audacy Portland's locally produced public affairs radio show. Our show is community focused and features timely topics of interest to the Portland Metro area. Let's Talk Portlandis hosted by Gary Bloxom. He interviews newsmakers and experts on topics ranging from business, health, education, and the environment, to science and technology and non-profit work happening in our community. Also featured are authors and artists with interesting discussions on the arts and popular culture. We thank you for listening to Let's Talk Portland.  2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Arts Education Music Sports Technology Soccer False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net

Dylan Green is thrilled to be partnering with WRISE to amplify the voices of underrepresented leaders in cleantech! Catherine spoke with WRISE's Executive Director, Doseke Akporiaye, at the Leadership Forum in D.C. about our new partnership & WRISE's latest initiatives to advance women, BIPOC & those with marginalized identities in our industry, including:• Expanding their conference capacity by 50% • A new program for executive women • A mentorship program that will connect 300 individuals with mentors• Partnerships with cleantech companies to support with recruitment & retentionThank you to those who joined us on the Green Light podcast at the Forum, including Sandhya Ganapthy, Abby Hopper, Shalanda Baker, Kerry Duggan, Jean-Nelson Houpert, Esther Kamau, & Liane Randolph. Shoutout also to WRISE's corporate sponsors: Google, RWE, MCE, Invenergy, Qcells, Orsted, Atlantic Shores, SOLV, EDF, Oneneergy, Onward Energy, DNV, EDP, Copia, Primergy, Lightsource, SB Energy, Clearway Energy, Levelten Energy, & so many more!If you're a clean energy employer & need help scaling your workforce efficiently with top tier staff, contact Catherine McLean, CEO & Founder of Dylan Green, directly on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3odzxQr. If you're looking for your next role in clean energy, take a look at our industry-leading clients' latest job openings: bit.ly/dg_jobs. 

Kaz and Tubes hear from AFL legend, Paul Roos, ahead of the Tasmania University Football Club (TUFC) Business Leaders Breakfast this Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Avia Mason, ASTHO Vice President of Leadership and Learning, tells us what to expect from ASTHO's 2025 Executive Leadership Forum; Jeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO Senior Director for Government Affairs, takes us through some of the priorities for meetings on Capitol Hill; and ASTHO has an entire web page dedicated to rulemaking. ASTHO Web Page: Rulemaking ASTHO Web Page: Stay Informed  

We're back to guide you on your Edge Moves Evolution journey. In episode 190, Finka covered what Edge Moves are, what motivates you to change, what your threat responses are to change, and how you can detect those patterns within yourself. This is a powerful episode to tune into if you want to figure out what keeps you in your comfort zone.  But in this episode, Finka shares her own Edge Moves story so you can see what Edge Moves look like at work, as well as the six types of Edge Moves you can make and glean inspiration from:  Mindset Visibility Relationship Leadership Communication Innovation  Find out what each Edge Move means, and which aligns with your Brilliant Difference by listening to episode 191 now!  What You'll Learn:  What FUDGE is and how it impacts your leadership and career.  Finka's personal Edge Moves story and key lessons learned.   The importance of incremental, sustainable change.  The six types of Edge Moves, and which is best for you.  The caveat to making successful Edge Moves.   Transform Your People in 2025: Register for The Future of Leadership Forum  Attend a jam-packed, 1-hour community event with fellow HR and L&D Leaders and People Managers to discuss future leadership trends, skills, and strategies.   [Register Now] 

How do the most effective leadership teams really make decisions?Why do traditional approaches to team effectiveness often fail?My guests on this episode are Wanda Wallace, Managing Partner of Leadership Forum and Darren Overfield, EVP, Coaching & Consulting at Kaiser Leadership SolutionsDuring our conversation Wanda, Darren and I discuss: Why traditional ideas about executive team effectiveness often fail in the real world.The surprising discovery that “cliques” and subgroups in executive teams can actually help, not hurt, team effectiveness.Why transparency is critical to reducing conflict and improving team dynamics. How effective top teams “zoom in and zoom out” to encourage collaboration and healthy debates.How HR leaders can guide their leaders in creating natural “hubs” that result in high-performing teams. Connecting with Wanda & Darren: Connect with Wanda Wallace & Darren Overfield on LinkedInEpisode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leadersHR Leader's Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.

It's that time of year again—time to plan on attending the MÂCHÉ Convention! This year's convention will be held at the DECC in Canal Park in Duluth for the first time in 9 years. Karen, our convention director, talks with us today all about the details of the convention and what to expect! Join us to hear all about the keynote speakers, workshops, events, and plans for the 2025 MÂCHÉ Convention! To register: https://mache.org/event/2025-convention/ For information about the Used Curriculum Sale: used.curriculum@mache.org Here is the form to register for Used Curriculum Sale for sellers https://forms.gle/J2PcvgTCUFQQGszB9 For information about free Pastor's and Wife's registration contact: adam.carlson@mache.org For information about Leadership Forum: dayle.annand@mache.org For information about the Silent Auction: Silent Auction will be in-person with on-line bidding. You can check out the auction at: https://mache.betterworld.org/auctions/mache2025 Bidding starts at 8am on Friday, May 16 and ends at noon on Saturday, May 17. You can pick up your items from 12-2pm. To sign up as a volunteer: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNq1RbF2WdaSpPcEhXeq6VBQ9u3_P-7kPUQ3yft9Ia505wSQ/viewform

We're kicking off the new year with a leadership miniseries! Over the next few weeks, you'll hear from leaders about women in leadership working with mostly men, advice they would give to their younger selves, strategies and tools for leading well, and more. This episode, get to know our new Women's Ministry Specialist, Alicia Wong, and Director of Lifeway Women, Andrea Lennon, in this fun conversation recorded live at Lifeway Women's Leadership Forum. Plus, we're excited to announce we officially have a new cohost for the podcast!LINKS Lifeway Women's Leadership ForumYou LeadFull Video on YouTubePHOTOSAlicia:1. Bad hair day2. Childhood3. Something personal4. Important location5. Ministry and passionAndrea:1. Bad hair day2. Childhood3. Something personal4. Important location5. Ministry and passionElizabeth:1. Bad hair day2. ChildhoodMARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by To find women's Bible studies for the new year, go to lifeway.com/womensbiblestudies. Learn more about the Heaven Bible study at lifeway.com/heaven. Learn more about the Dwell on These Things Bible study at lifeway.com/dwell.

This week on Leadership Forum with host Saquib Vali, we have Rocco Rossi, Transformational Leader, Board member, Trade and Investment Promoter, Investor, Storyteller, Coach, Keynote Speaker and Pilgrim.

In this episode of School Business Insider, we dive into one of the year's most anticipated events for school business leaders: the ASBO International Leadership Forum, happening in Tampa, Florida, from March 6-7, 2025. The forum offers a unique opportunity to enhance leadership skills, build professional networks, and explore innovative solutions for the challenges school business leaders face today.Joining us are three distinguished guests: Shawn Tracey, Director of Finance & Administration at Anglophone School District West in Canada; Sabrina Soto, Chief Development Officer at ASBO International; and Tamara Mitchell, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer at Evanston Skokie School District 65 in Illinois. Together, we discuss the importance of the Leadership Forum, reflections on past forums, and how this event equips school business officials with the tools to lead their districts effectively. If you're looking to invest in your professional growth, this episode is a must-listen!Register today!Contact School Business Insider: Check us out on social media: LinkedIn Twitter (X) Website: https://asbointl.org/SBI Email: podcast@asbointl.org Make sure to like, subscribe and share for more great insider episodes!Disclaimer:The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the Association of School Business Officials International. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The "ASBO International" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. The presence of any advertising does not endorse, or imply endorsement of, any products or services by ASBO International.ASBO International is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization and does not participate or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for elective public office. The sharing of news or information concerning public policy issues or political campaigns and candidates are not, and should not be construed as, endorsements by ASBO Internatio...

At Lifeway Women's Leadership Forum, we gathered questions on the spot from women's ministry leaders who were attending the event and then had specialists at Lifeway help answer them! Have you ever wondered how you can best lead a multigenerational women's ministry? Or maybe what God has in store for you in ministry after retirement? How about the best way to pair people together in a mentoring ministry? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this fun episode! LINKSLifeway Women's Leadership Forum Lifeway Women Blog The Glass House Podcast Let It Shine Podcast His Glory, Her Good Podcast Chris Adams' MARKED episode Buzzsprout Podcast HostingLifeway Women Academy Lifeway Women Bible Studies RECOMMENDED: Check out this special crossover episode with Let It Shine about "Tending the Temple vs. Body Positivity with Whitney Capps." MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman and Andrea Lennon.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women on Instagram.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.Learn more about Kelly Minter's Bible study on the book of Esther at lifeway.com/estherstudy. Learn more about the Joy to the World Advent Bible study at lifeway.com/joytotheworld. Learn more about the Prepare Him Room virtual event at lifeway.com/preparehimroom.

This week on Leadership Forum with host Saquib Vali, we have Yael Benarroch, President at MOMforce and Elevate Recruitment Network.

This week on Leadership Forum with host Saquib Vali, we have Urooj Faisal, VP Commercial Financial Services Health Care Professionals at RBC.

This week on Leadership Forum with host Saquib Vali, we have Ann Arnott, Executive Vice President, CEO at PTDA, the leading trade association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel.

In this first installment of a two-part series, I bring you a special interview with Patrick Bower, a supply chain expert with extensive experience and deep insights in the field. Fresh from the IBF Orlando conference, I ask Patrick some of the same tough questions I posed as moderator at the leadership forum. Join us as we dive into topics like S&OP, collaboration, transparency, and explore where we agree—and respectfully disagree—on the scope of S&OP/IBP. This episode offers a rare glimpse into the minds of top industry leaders and the strategic thinking that drives them forward.Support the showTo sign up for regular updates and the latest research, events, articles, podcasts and more from the Institute of Business Forecasting & Training, visit www.ibf.org

This week on Leadership Forum with host Saquib Vali, we have Andrew Reydman, Partner at Torinit, a digital transformation consulting powerhouse on a mission to create human-centric experiences that enable digital led growth for enterprises.

Press freedom was the key highlight as the Global Leadership Forum, which was launched on Monday in Washington D.C. The meeting, which takes place each year, brings mid-career professionals from around the world to explore critical global challenges. Moses Havyarimana reports

This week on Leadership Forum with host Saquib Vali, we have James Kemble, Managing Partner at fishRecruit

In this episode of Leadership Forum, we've got a live episode featuring Saquib Vali, Kundan Joshi, Noureen Syed, and Mary Ann Wenzler. This footage comes from our recent event at the Living Arts Centre, Better Thinking Better Outcomes.

This week on Leadership Forum with host Saquib Vali, we have Kena Paranjape, Founder of All You Are and podcast host of the Be All You Are podcast.

Erik gets a chance to talk with someone he has long respected in this valley, Bob Bandoni, Executive Director of Students Shoulder to Shoulder.  For years Bob and his team have shared ethical leadership practices with the youth of this valley and it's a better world because of it.Bob explains how leadership influences every part of society, and its ethical quality determines whether it drives progress or exacerbates challenges. The Annual Ethical Leadership Forum, on October 18th at the Sebastian in Vail, hosted by Students Shoulder-to-Shoulder, aims to inspire leaders to adopt and implement principles of ethical leadership.Featuring influential leaders and change-makers like Jennifer Simpson, Richard Lackey, and Dr. Karambu Ringera, the forum will explore innovative models of ethical leadership.Register and learn more HERE

This week on Leadership Forum with host Saquib Vali, we have Esther Benzie, A Senior Marketing Executive who beyond all else is known for building and leading the most inspired Marketing Teams. She is curious especially on what drives consumers, how they think, their habits & practices, their purchase intent and the insights from those intersections that shape products, innovations, brands, and campaigns.

This week on Leadership Forum with host Saquib Vali, we have Penelope Fridman, Co-Founder and President of L'Institut Idee, a thinking company, solving business problems through a proprietary method that harnesses Connected Intelligence; delighting in the moment our clients feel clarity, certainty and consensus begin to emerge.

This week on Leadership Forum with host Saquib Vali, we have Teresa Palandra, President of Mercer Canada. She leads more than 1,000 professionals who share an unwavering commitment to helping Canadians achieve healthier, more financially secure and professionally rewarding futures. As part of this role, Teresa is a member of Mercer's Global Operating Committee, where she contributes to developing and advancing Mercer's global strategy and priorities across all regions and practices.

This week on Leadership Forum with host Saquib Vali, we have Jed Schneiderman, Marketing, Media and Tech. Head of Advertising at Kijiji Canada. He is the Co-Founder of M2TCollective and Investor at CleverHire.

This week on Leadership Forum with host Saquib Vali, we have Paul Hogan, General Manager at Conagra Brands International. A broad and well balanced executive with experience leading large organizations with global Fortune 500 companies, Paul has a proven track record building high performing teams who deliver profitable growth with purpose from clear strategies.

Last year at Lifeway Women's Leadership Forum, Elizabeth and Kelly asked different women's ministry leaders the question, “How has God's faithfulness marked you in your ministry?” Julie Woodruff came into the podcast studio to listen back to those clips and also share how God's faithfulness has marked her in her own ministry. We loved hearing these leaders' testimonies of God's faithfulness in their lives.  You can see Julie, along with Jen Wilkin, Kelly Minter, Elizabeth Woodson, and Steve Cuss, at Lifeway Women's Leadership Forum this year on November 7–8. Learn more at lifeway.com/forum. LINKSLifeway Women's Leadership Forum Lifeway Women Blog Long Hollow Church Taking Responsibility for the Choices We Make Celebrate Recovery Revive Our Hearts Grounded PodcastShe Shall Be Called Midwestern Seminary Union University Digging In Podcast Send Network RECOMMENDEDListen in on one of our panels from Lifeway Women's Leadership Forum in 2023! Kelly King, Becky Loyd, and Anne Harrison discuss the results of the in-depth study Lifeway Research conducted on the state of ministry to women.MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman and Julie Woodruff.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women on Instagram.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.To learn more about the Luke in the Land Bible study by Kristi McLelland, visit lifeway.com/lukeintheland. To order your copy of The Joy of the Trinity, go to lifeway.com. Learn more about Jen Wilkin's Revelation Bible study at lifeway.com/revelation.

This week on Leadership Forum with host Saquib Vali, we have Erin O'Toole, President and Managing Director at ADIT North America.

Cody McLaughlin is an experienced podcast showrunner, guest and host with over 1,000 media appearances traditional and digital under his belt, is a published writer in the outdoor space appearing in publications such as NRA's Hunters' Leadership Forum, National Wild Turkey Federation's Turkey Call Magazine, Sportfishing Magazine and more; and is ultimately responsible at Trout Stream Studios for all elements of production from planning to distribution. Cody's book of shows ranges in topic from the science of wildlife conservation to marketing content in the apparel industry to thought leadership in business to PTSD awareness for the Veteran's Affairs Administration's National Center for PTSD. Links Cody Mclaughlin 52 Hike Challange Derma Shop Project Mindfully Outdoors 

Cody McLaughlin is an experienced podcast showrunner, guest and host with over 1,000 media appearances traditional and digital under his belt, is a published writer in the outdoor space appearing in publications such as NRA's Hunters' Leadership Forum, National Wild Turkey Federation's Turkey Call Magazine, Sportfishing Magazine and more; and is ultimately responsible at Trout Stream Studios for all elements of production from planning to distribution. Cody's book of shows ranges in topic from the science of wildlife conservation to marketing content in the apparel industry to thought leadership in business to PTSD awareness for the Veteran's Affairs Administration's National Center for PTSD. Links Cody Mclaughlin 52 Hike Challange Derma Shop Project Mindfully Outdoors 

This week on Leadership Forum with host Saquib Vali, we have Sean Martin, General Manager at Numerator, a marketing intelligence firm that brings together omnichannel marketing, merchandising and sales data to make pursuing new possibilities simple for brand, retail and agency clients.

[00:00:24] Judy Douglass: Two people who've had the most impact on me. One would be Bill Bright because when I did the magazine, all of a sudden I was reporting to him and some other people as well because he didn't have time to really supervise and so those were sometimes tense times. Bill and I have one huge difference. Bill loves superlatives. Everybody was the greatest or the most talented or the best and that's the way he talked. I'm a journalist. Don't even believe superlatives are acceptable words, because nobody is the best or the greatest or anything. And so Bill would write these flowery promoting things and I would get it and bring it back to what I thought was realism. And he would come back, and he'd say, no, you need to… And I would put a little bit more back, but not all of it, and we would go about five rounds before I didn't go back to him anymore. I just decided we'd gotten it as far as I was willing to go and as much as he really needed. But that was challenging because we didn't always agree on things and yet he was always kind and gracious to me and positive and encouraging. But more than anything, he was trusting God. ++++++++++++ [00:01:53] Tommy Thomas: My guest today is Judy Douglass, a prominent figure within Cru, formerly known as Campus Crusade for Christ. Throughout her career, she has held various roles within Cru and has become well known for her leadership and speaking. She served in positions such as staff member, mentor, and advocate for women in leadership within the organization. In addition to her work with Cru, Judy is a prolific writer, addressing topics related to faith, leadership, and personal growth. These writings offer practical guidance, encouragement, and hope to individuals navigating various challenges in life, particularly in the context of family relationships and spiritual journeys. Judy, welcome to NextGen Nonprofit Leadership. [00:02:38] Judy Douglass: Thank you so much for inviting me. I'm looking forward to it. [00:02:41] Tommy Thomas: I've been looking forward to this. I was thinking back, I guess the first time I met you was probably ‘73 or ‘74. That was, before the turn of the century, huh? [00:02:51] Judy Douglass: Definitely before the turn of the century. Yes, I was on staff then too. [00:02:57] Tommy Thomas: I want to learn a little bit about your childhood.  I know when I listen to a podcast and they start asking people those questions my ears perk up. So maybe take me back. What was it like growing up in your hometown and your family? [00:03:11] Judy Douglass: It was like it is for most people who grow up in Texas. [00:03:16] Tommy Thomas: Hot? [00:03:16] Judy Douglass: Opinionated. My family helped settle the State of Texas on both my mother's and my father's side. My mother's side, they came with Stephen F. Austin when he settled down near San Antonio. And on my father's side, it was after the war. And they moved to Dallas, which was just beginning to become a city. And so, I'm very Texan through and through, though I haven't lived there in a very long time, but my family is still there. [00:03:49] Judy Douglass:  I have three sisters, and we are still alive, and we get together every year or year and a half.   When my mother died, we all agreed if we weren't intentional, we wouldn't see each other. So, we became intentional, and we do that. My father was a doctor. My mother had been a nurse, basically. There was this expectation that you can do anything, you'll be supported and encouraged, and that was true. [00:04:23] Tommy Thomas: So, what did you want to be when you grew up coming out of a medical family? [00:04:33] Judy Douglass: I really don't like anything medical very much. From the time I was eight years old, I wanted to be a writer. I started a novel when I was eight and it was about my favorite topic, horses. And so, I loved horses, and I loved writing and they started to go together at a young age. I still have the manuscript of the chapter I wrote of my only novel ever. [00:04:59] Tommy Thomas:  What was high school like for you? Did that manifest itself in high school? Those two loves? [00:05:05] Judy Douglass:   They did. My high school was a very high-level school. And so, there were lots of smart kids. I didn't care for the social structure, but I loved the fact that I got a great education. Probably my biggest opportunity came when I studied journalism for a year, and the journalism teacher saw real hope in me, I think. And so, she encouraged me to work on the school paper, and she did things like she took an article I'd written for the paper and sent it into the Texas High School Press Association writing contest, and it was a feature, and I won for the whole state of Texas. [00:05:57] Judy Douglass: I didn't even know I was entered, but that was encouraging that I could do that, and that she thought I had enough potential that she would enter that for me without even telling me. So that was really a good thing. The horses, I had this, my father wasn't about to buy me a horse. He refused many times since I asked him many times, but he had a doctor, friend, with a horse and no one to ride it. And so they got together and I got a horse and I rode that horse for a number of years. At first, just fun with my friends, but then he said, she's a saddle horse. She's really a good horse. So, he wanted her trained. So, we went over to the training state of stable where I learned to write English and do some jumping and learned all the more proper things than just enjoying riding a horse. [00:06:53] Judy Douglass: And so that was maybe one of the happiest days of my life when my father says, I have a horse for you.  It was a great experience, and I loved it and it paid off later. +++++++++++++++++++++ [00:07:05] Tommy Thomas: My next question was going to be, what are people always surprised to find out about you? But what I would imagine, I certainly didn't know the horse story.  Is there anything else that people might be surprised to know that might know you or would call you a friend? What might they not know? [00:07:21] Judy Douglass: Probably a couple of things that would surprise them because I'm very much a strong advocate for what I care about. They might not know that I'm really a soft-hearted pushover and I'm interested in making sure people thrive than even making sure things happen the way I want. And the other thing that always seems to surprise them, not anyone in my family, but them, is I'm not a rule follower very well. I know rules are needed. And I know it is required, but basically when I see rules, I look at what's their objective and then it's how can I fulfill that objective, maybe keeping the rules and maybe not. [00:08:09] Tommy Thomas: So, you've served a long time with Cru.  Anytime I interview somebody that's been with an organization a long time, I ask them when you joined, did you think it would be a career? [00:08:21] Judy Douglass: It didn't surprise me, but because my parents were not happy that I was joining Campus Crusade for Christ, I said, it's just a two-year commitment because that's all we were signing up for. But in my mind, it probably was longer, but I sure didn't know it was going to be the 60 years that I've been part of the Cru staff. [00:08:44] Tommy Thomas: Oh, so when I met you, I think you were managing one of our magazines. And I suppose you had a staff reporting to you. What do you remember about that first management experience? [00:08:56] Judy Douglass: Oh, my goodness. I remember, one, that I was over my head, because what happened was, I went out there and I was planning to go on campus. When I decided to join the staff, I had to give up two important things. I was engaged to a young man I'd gone with all through college. And he wasn't interested at all in being a part of Cru. And, I said, Lord, when are you going to tell him? And God said, if you marry him, you won't be able to do what I want you to do. And, okay, that was something I wanted. I told the Lord when I met him that I would choose your way. And so that, I choose your way, was my pattern through life. [00:09:42] Judy Douglass: And, so I said, okay. But I was also giving up my dream to become a writer and to maybe eventually be a magazine editor. But when I got to the staff conference, Bill Bright called me into his office and he said, we have this magazine we started to use on the campuses, to help staff talk to students about topics. We wondered if instead of going to one campus, you would come to headquarters and do this magazine for all the campuses. And I'm like, what? Yes.  So, God gave me my dream back just right away. The other one came later. [00:10:27] Tommy Thomas: Was that the Collegiate, I'm trying to think, was that the Collegiate Challenge? [00:10:31] Judy Douglass: That was the Collegiate Challenge. And I did that for several years with the whole editorial staff and then their man named Robert was the designer and he was far more knowledgeable than I was. And what was interesting was that we and Campus Life Magazine from Youth for Christ at the same time, we're looking at most Christian magazines, which were tiny print little pictures. Yeah. Just not even readable. And not certainly enticing. And I said, we got to do something. And Bob was really creative. And we ended up making a magazine that when we took it to the Evangelical Press Association convention and entered their contest, we won Periodical of The Year of all the categories, because they'd never seen a magazine like it. [00:11:27] Judy Douglass: And it was full of color, and it was stories, and it was just a totally different thing, but that was that then we decided to start what became the Worldwide Challenge because we realized that staff were having a hard time convincing their parents that they should join this organization that parent's thought was a cult and also help people, donors and those parents and anyone else understand what it meant to know and walk with God. And the things we were teaching the students, lay people by then, we wanted others to hear. And so, we said, and this is one of the biggest things, hardest things I ever did was we said, okay, we'll do this magazine. Basically, I was the editor, and we had about six journalism school graduates. [00:12:23] Judy Douglass: We were not very old and not even very old in the Lord. Not really strong. We had no knowledge of what went on in the churches out there. And so, we're going to do a magazine that's going to represent our ministry. And we were really over our heads, but God was so good. We had no subscribers. We went to our staff and talked them into giving it to their donors. And so we had to start it off. We had 35,000 subscribers because the staff did that. Our theme for our campaign was tell your supporters you love them 12 times a year. And so it was unbelievably wonderful. God gave us wisdom on how to put together a team and I just marveled at what we were able to do and how God used it in people's lives. [00:13:18] Judy Douglass: And it only ended recently because of the cost of postage and the use of net and that there were other ways to communicate, but when I look back at my years on staff, that's one of my main highlights is getting to start the worldwide challenge and see it touch so many lives. [00:13:40] Tommy Thomas: Now was my friend Chuck McDonald on your team? He and I joined the staff about the same time. [00:13:46] Judy Douglass: Chuck McDonald was on my team. [00:13:48] Tommy Thomas: And he was a University of Missouri J School graduate, if I remember. [00:13:53] Judy Douglass: Which at that time was considered the best. ++++++++++++++++ [00:13:55] Tommy Thomas: So, let's go to mentors. Someone in your life who has brought you along on this journey. The two people who had the greatest impact on my life were Bill Bright and Steve Douglass [00:14:06] Judy Douglass: Two people who've had the most impact on me. One would be Bill Bright because when I did the magazine all of a sudden I was reporting to him and some other people as well because he didn't have time to really supervise, but I did a lot of work with him planning the magazine, editing the magazine, helping him write books, helping him write the first five transferable concepts. And so those were sometimes tense times. Bill and I have one huge difference. Bill loves superlatives. Everybody was the greatest or the most talented or the best and that's the way he talked. I'm a journalist. Don't even believe superlatives are acceptable words, because nobody is the best or the greatest or anything. [00:15:02] Judy Douglass: And so, Bill would write these flowery promoting things, and I would get it and bring it back to what I thought was realism. And he would come back, and he'd say, no, and I would put a little bit more back, but not all of it. And we would go about five rounds before I didn't go back to him anymore. I just decided we'd gotten it as far as I was willing to go and as much as he really needed. But that was challenging because we didn't always agree on things and yet he was always kind and gracious to me and positive and encouraging. But more than anything, he was trusting God. I've known a lot of people who trusted God and I've read many but knew Bill very well. [00:15:58] Judy Douglass: And he trusted God more than almost more than anyone I'd ever seen. And that was a huge thing in teaching me to walk with God on a consistent basis and believe that he would lead me and give me what I needed before me. So, he was probably at that time the biggest influence spiritually in my life, the biggest mentor. The other person I would mention is Steve Douglas. Steve and I dated for five years before we got married. But we were friends and then we were dating, and it was a long time. Sometimes everybody said, give up on him. And I said, yeah. And, so I said, Lord, I'm done. [00:16:48] Judy Douglass: And the Lord said, no, wait, don't give up. Don't quit. And so, it took five years before Steve came to a census. But the point I want to make is he was concerned that his parents had not had a good marriage. His father was an alcoholic, and he just was afraid he had too much of his father in him, which, not true, really, except for smart. He was afraid he wouldn't be a good husband as opposed to being so afraid of marriage. And he loved me. And so, from him, I learned a lot of principles of managing and leading because that's what he did. He went to Harvard. And then he came to Cru to reorganize it, which I didn't appreciate. [00:17:36] Judy Douglass: I had to move out of the president's office. But he spiritually just loved the Lord and sought him and wanted what God had for him. And then we were married for 47 years until God took him home two years ago. So just watching him live his life, lead the ministry in the 20 years he served as President. And I just learned how to work with people. He was maybe the kindest person I'd ever met. Just always responsive to people. Responsive to those who worked for him lifting them up. One of the girls that traveled with me, we were on a trip together with Steve and his assistant and we were coming home from a long international trip. And so we're all tired and she's dropping us off at our house and he says, what can I pray for you? And she says, oh, I've got a chair that's falling apart and I just need somebody to help me put it together, so pray for that. [00:18:47] Judy Douglass: He's knocking on her door with his tools in his hand and he fixed her chair and she's never forgotten it. The president, tired from a long trip, hurt her knee and went to meet it. And that would be what he was like. He was amazing with our children. He coached soccer for our older daughter for 12 years, I think maybe it was only 11, but because he wanted to be with her. Because he's naturally a coach, by the way, I've always thought if he weren't leading this ministry, he would be a coach somewhere. Also, he loved the girls that were on the soccer team. Before every game, he called each one to tell her what she would be expecting to do the next day, and his confidence that she would do a good job. [00:19:38] Judy Douglass: And he also did it so he could have opportunities to tell people about Jesus. And, he was very intentional. I'll tell you one other thing he did. I'm nice to people. I really am, but I don't go out of my way all the time. And so in our neighborhood, he would go walk in the morning and to get exercise. He'd listen to scripture on the way out and then he would pray on the way back. He would look for opportunities to meet the neighbors and talk to them. And for several years, until his body was really not working as well, he picked up trash in our neighborhood and the whole neighborhood knew what he did. [00:20:27] Judy Douglass: They didn't know who he was necessarily, but they knew, oh, he's the man who picks up the trash. I have great pictures of him. So, he's seeing, cause it's usually still dark and his pictures, his paper wrapper and a thing that holds three paper, plastic bags. So, he can put the trash in it. [00:20:49] Tommy Thomas: Wow. [00:20:49] Judy Douglass: It was amazing. I learned a lot from both of those two men. There were others, but you asked for the most. [00:20:56] Tommy Thomas: You've probably already answered this question, but maybe not - relative to team leadership, what's the most ambitious project you've ever undertaken? And how did you get your team to rally around it? [00:21:11] Judy Douglass: Two. Okay. One was starting the Worldwide Challenge. And I already basically explained, none of us really were equipped to do that job. They entered into it, and we learned and grew together, and the exciting thing is I can name one thing after another that those people are now doing so that they learned well, I learned well, we all worked together, the magazine benefited staff and their donors, and their parents and it was amazing and I am grateful. The biggest thing that I ever did was the Global Women's Leadership Forum. No, actually, the biggest thing that I did was adopt a boy, but that's another story. The Global Women's Leadership Forum, because I'd always been able to do things that I thought I could do, and others apparently thought I could. [00:22:13] Judy Douglass: I looked around a lot and noticed that again, I didn't come from an evangelical Christian background, so I didn't know any of the rules. I just saw, where are the women leading? And so, I just had it that I should see what I could do about it. I first did study and learn some things and when Steve became the U.S. Director, I suddenly had a little more beyond the magazine that was different, and I wasn't doing the magazine because I had two children by then and so I started writing to all of our mothers, encouraging them that God could still use them, even if they've got 5 children at home. [00:23:06] Judy Douglass: There were ways that the ministry could benefit from what they had to offer. And so, I wrote a book called What Can a Mother Do? And it's finding significance at home and beyond. It's still mostly a really good book, things have changed, but as my kids got older and I had a team of people, I didn't have to work all the time. They did a lot of the work, but I began to know a lot of the other women on the field and all of the women in any leadership were called senior women, as opposed to a real title so I just got to know some and grew and studied and got bold. And when Steve became President, he was willing to stand behind me. [00:23:57] Judy Douglass: And we said, we're going to have a global conference to bring together women who have shown potential to lead and help them get started at it. And we called it the global women's leadership forum. And in 2004, so we just celebrated 20 years since this happened. We brought about 400 staff women from all over the world together, for a week in Thailand. And the criteria were potential for leadership or maybe even given some leadership opportunities, but it was not you send whoever the next director's wife unless she shows the potential and we brought them together and we started out and we said your leaders and they all last sticker. [00:24:53] Judy Douglass: And we said no really and we're going to help you start. So, we did a week of training. Some of it was spiritual. We had a wonderful woman, who at 57 left the mission field with her husband and went to seminary and became a professor at Gordon Conwell. And so she came and did our devotions for us. [00:25:14] Judy Douglass:  And Andrea Buczynski, whom I know you've interviewed, was just appointed Global Director of Leadership Development. It took three years for me to convince my husband to tell the board that yes, she would be the Vice President of Global Leadership Development because that's what the previous person's title was. And we weren't nearly as tight and hard to get through as some places are. Anyway, we taught them important skills like leading and bringing a team together and helping people to evaluate themselves and their coworkers and see where they can grow. But we also taught them how to write and how to speak. [00:26:03] Judy Douglass: Everything's just beginning. And how to raise funds, because in Cru, if you want to do stuff, and so they had a wonderful time. We had a fun time with them. They went and rode elephants and things like that. But it was incredible. And all of us, and this is true, I've heard it over and over, had this sense that they were in a holy place. We walked around in this hotel in Chiang Mai, and we could sense God just smiling at his daughters who were believing that they could be more in the kingdom than they thought. And it took a long time to raise the money. I raised the money for it. And to pull together the team that could do it. And when it was almost, when we were just a few months out from doing it, most of the team that was planning it said, this is too big. [00:27:01] Judy Douglass: This is too much. This is going to fail. And then we're going to be embarrassed and it's going to set us back, not move us. And so, the small group of us that were leading it went and talked and prayed and came back and said, God gave us this assignment and we have to do it. And nobody would object as it turned out. It was wonderful that our Director in Switzerland had three women at the conference. They had quotas for their number of staff, and he wrote to me afterwards. He said, if you're going to do things that make anybody else like these three women are now, I'll send anybody because I've never seen such transformation in somebody. [00:27:49] Judy Douglass: And so, it was just believing in them and then beginning to equip them. And then the last thing I'll mention is we said, and if you want to go back to your country or your ministry and begin to start something to train some more people, we have a group of us and various ones of us will come to you and do training. I think we did 40 training sessions in the next two years and right now we have maybe only three global vice presidents who are women, and very capable women. And so that's what drives me more than anything, is to see people become who God made them and do what God has for them.  That vision is what guides me all the time. (If you are reading the transcript, note that we will continue this conversation with Judy next week) Links and Resources JobfitMatters Website NextGen Nonprofit Leadership with Tommy Thomas The Perfect Search - What every board needs to know about hiring their next CEO When You Love a Prodigal: 90 Days of Grace for the Wilderness by Judy Douglas Secrets of Success: God's Lifelines by Judy Douglas Connect tthomas@jobfitmatters.com Follow Tommy on LinkedIn Listen to NextGen Nonprofit Leadership with Tommy Thomas on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

Heading to the WRISE Leadership Forum in D.C. this year? In this Green Light episode, Catherine spoke with Doseke Akporiaye, Executive Director of WRISE, about what will be new at the Forum, including their executive track, which will help empower senior women & non-binary leaders. Doseke & Catherine also discussed the impact that the WRISE Speakers Bureau & #NoMoreManelsPledge are having on women's careers, including Anne Locke at E3 Consulting & Yejide Olutosin at the Business Climate Finance Initiative, whose career trajectories have been transformed after having been discovered through the Bureau. Doseke also shared about an initiative she is spearheading at WRISE to enable conferences like Solarplaza to publicly share data about representation on their panels. Shoutout to WRISE's latest additions to its Board, including Constance Thompson at ACORE, Asha Gandhi at energyRe, & Lauren Haller at Pattern Energy Group. This episode was recorded at ACP's Cleanpower conference in Minnesota.If you're a clean energy employer & need help scaling your workforce efficiently with top tier candidates, send a message to Catherine McLean, CEO & Founder of Dylan Green, on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3odzxQr. If you're looking for your next role in clean energy, take a look at our industry-leading clients' latest job openings: bit.ly/dg_jobs. 

Welcome to the Golden Age of Orthodontics, where we dive into the future of orthodontic care. Today, we're excited to have Kelly Riedel, the CEO of LightForce Orthodontics, as our special guest. Join us as we explore how LightForce is reshaping the industry with its revolutionary custom bracket technology. Imagine measuring and enhancing your protocols' effectiveness, all while setting a new standard in patient experience and practice efficiency. With LightForce, orthodontists can now create personalized digital treatment plans that are fast, precise, and uniquely tailored to each patient's needs. Kelly emphasizes the need to be customer-obsessed! There's never been a better time to be an Orthodontist.IN THIS EPISODE:[4:31] Kelly's professional background and she shares a story about Jeff Bezos and a discussion of getting and keeping great staff[12:17] Kelly shares innovations being integrated from Amazon to LightForce as she discusses their core values[18:28] Kelly describes the process at LightForce once the patient information comes from the practice[20:14] What role will AI play at LightForce[25:28] Kelly discusses the future of changing technologyKEY TAKEAWAYS: An orthodontic practice should be built around patient needs rather than what your competition is doingLightForce designs and builds the tools they need. They don't pull them off a shelf. This sets them apart and provides essential, revolutionary services for practices and their patientsRobots can do tasks well, and humans are needed when high-value judgment and relationship building are requiredRESOURCE LINKSPeople + Practice - WebsiteDr. Leon - EmailAmy Epstein - EmailPeople + Practice - EmailKelly Riedel - EmailBIOGRAPHY: Kelly Riedel is the Chief Operating Officer at LightForce, provider of the world's first and only fully customized 3d printed orthodontic system. Prior to joining LightForce, Kelly was Director of Global Robotics Operations for Amazon, leading a cross-functional organization delivering all robotics technology into Amazon buildings worldwide. In this role, she managed operations across five different product design centers, coordinated with 100+ suppliers across four continents, and launched Amazon's state-of-the-art, 350,000-square-foot Innovation Hub. An attorney by trade, she previously led the legal team for Amazon Robotics as a member of its executive team, and before that, was Senior Counsel at HMH Publishing Company, focused on technology transactions, and a member of the IP Transactions team at Skadden, Arps. She holds a B.A. from Middlebury College, a J.D. from Berkeley Law School, and was a member of the 2016 Harvard Business School Women's Leadership Forum. Kelly resides in Massachusetts with her husband and two children. Over her desk, she has a print that reads, “Here's to Strong Women: May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them.” She's striving to do all three.QUOTES: “Amazon has a lot of leadership principles. If you Google Amazon Leadership Principles, in my view, they are the best way to be a leader and a successful worker. The unique part about how Amazon uses them is they don't just have them; they read them and teach them. They live them. It is how they hire, evaluate themselves and how they evaluate others and choose what to invest in.” Kelly...

Happy summer friends!One of my favorite things on the planet is introducing my favorite people to my favorite people.  That's exactly what I've decided to spend my summer doing!  We start this week with another podcast from Lifeway called MARKED.  Hosted by my friends, Elizabeth Hyndman and Kelly King, we chat with Anne Harrison & shares how she offered a summer Bible study through her church's women's ministry that turned into a community-wide summer study. This past summer, over 250 women in her community walked through When You Pray together in their homes. What a picture of unity in a community! Listen in for the full story and for helpful tips on how you can do this, too. SHOW LINKS"How to Plan a Bible Study for Your Community" blog postWhen You Pray Bible StudyLifeway Women Leadership TrainingForumYou Lead WebinarsLifeway Women Academy Practical Ministry CourseJesus and Women Bible StudyThe Gospel on the Ground Bible StudyMARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Kelly King and Elizabeth Hyndman.RECOMMENDED: Listen in to one of our panels from Lifeway Women's Leadership Forum! Kelly King, Becky Loyd, and Anne Harrison discuss the results of the in-depth study Lifeway Research conducted on the state of ministry to women.Join us on MARKED for our summer Bible study, Encountering God, starting June 10. You can get your Bible study at lifeway.com/encounteringgod.Take our survey to enter for a chance to win a Lifeway Women backpack filled with great resources for diving into God's Word. To learn more about Feast with Kristi McLelland, visit lifeway.com/feast.

Donald Trump pledged to unravel gun regulations during a lengthy speech to the National Rifle Association on Saturday, during which he accepted the group's endorsement. The deranged address to NRA members at the group's annual Leadership Forum in Dallas was light on policy, but he used the platform to urge gun supporters to go to the polls in the November election. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News with Anthony Davis is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world. Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/fiveminnews Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnews Support us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenews You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill. Please subscribe HERE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last Sunday, prospective Republican candidate Donald J. Trump graciously received the endorsement of the National Rifle Association (NRA) during a potent speech at the NRA's Leadership Forum in Dallas, Texas. Grateful for such strong support, Trump acknowledged the value of such backing, saying, 'I sincerely appreciate this endorsement, it carries enormous significance for me. As many of you may recall, back in 2016, we received a similar endorsement, followed through on our commitments, and I am honored to report, we've secured it once more.' In his speech, Trump harked back to the enduring commitment, saying, 'Despite being under attack, with our rights to bear arms under constant siege, we haven't budged an inch. Our firm stand must continue,' he posited truthfully, painting a vivid picture of the challenges faced by gun-owners and conservative values within the nation. Trump accentuated the indispensability of the NRA in his political journey, saying, 'Since the very beginning of my political career, the NRA has staunchly stood by me. Assuredly with your vote, I will unfailingly stand for your rights and freedoms. With a renewed term in the White House, we aspire to accomplish feats you would not dare to imagine,' confidently laying out his unwavering America First vision. Trump iterated the impact of a prospective office with a promise, 'We are going to put our country back on its rightful track and make America great once again with renewed vigor.' His words encapsulated his fervent patriotism and his commitment to an America First agenda, appealing perfectly to his conservative base.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on MARKED, our friend Anne Harrison shares how she offered a summer Bible study through her church's women's ministry that turned into a community-wide summer study. This past summer, over 250 women in her community walked through When You Pray together in their homes. What a picture of unity in a community! Listen in for the full story and for helpful tips on how you can do this, too. SHOW LINKS"How to Plan a Bible Study for Your Community" blog postWhen You Pray Bible StudyLifeway Women Leadership Training MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Kelly King and Elizabeth Hyndman.RECOMMENDED: Listen in to one of our panels from Lifeway Women's Leadership Forum! Kelly King, Becky Loyd, and Anne Harrison discuss the results of the in-depth study Lifeway Research conducted on the state of ministry to women.

SummaryIn this two part episode, John reflects on the first and second day of the 2024 ASBO International Leadership Forum and discusses the importance of emotional intelligence and board leadership. The guests share their experiences with the DiSC® profile exercise and how it has helped them understand their own leadership styles and interact with their staff more effectively. The conversation explores the importance of creating a safe space for vulnerability, the accuracy and self-awareness of DiSC® profiles, personal growth and response to stress, bringing learning back to the team, embedding a culture of openness, the importance of understanding each other, and encouraging attendance future ASBO International Leadership Forums.TakeawaysThe ASBO International Leadership Forum provides an opportunity for school business officials to reflect on their leadership styles and learn from others.Emotional intelligence is a crucial skill for school business officials, as it helps in understanding and managing emotions and building relationships.Board leadership is important for effective governance, and leaders should strive to represent all members of their organization.The DiSC® profile exercise helps individuals understand their strengths and weaknesses as leaders and how to better communicate with their staff.Interacting with similar-minded individuals can provide valuable insights and support in leadership development. Creating a safe space for vulnerability is crucial in fostering understanding and empathy among team members.DiSC® profiles can provide valuable insights into strengths and weaknesses, but individuals may not fully agree with all aspects of their profile.Personal growth and experience can lead to changes in how individuals respond to stress and difficult situations.Bringing back new learnings and strategies to the team can enhance collaboration and effectiveness.Embedding a culture of openness and understanding is essential for effective team dynamics.Understanding each other better is a key factor in improving communication and collaboration.Attending ASBO International Leadership Forums can provide valuable opportunities for learning and growth as a leader.Contact School Business Insider: Check us out on social media: LinkedIn Twitter (X) Website: https://asbointl.org/SBI Email: podcast@asbointl.org Make sure to like, subscribe and share for more great insider episodes!Disclaimer:The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the Association of School Business Officials International. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The "ASBO International" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. The presence of any advertising does not endorse, or imply endorsement of, any products or services by ASBO International.ASBO International is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization and does not participate or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for elective public office. The sharing of news or information concerning public policy issues or political campaigns and candidates are not, and should not be construed as, endorsements by ASBO Internatio...

You've probably heard the phrase, “Leaders are readers,” but have you considered what you can learn from listening to podcasts? Have you considered how some people are naturally more inclined to be auditory learners? Join the MARKED Podcast hosts, Elizabeth Hyndman and Kelly D. King, along with Lifeway's Podcast Manager, Angie Elkins, as they record a live episode of the MARKED Podcast at Lifeway Women's Leadership Forum and discuss how podcasts can be beneficial to your leadership. The best leaders are listeners!LINKSLet It Shine PodcastThe Glass House PodcastKnowing Faith Podcast with Katie McCoy: “Men and Women In a Broken World”The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership PodcastAsk N. T. Wright Anything PodcastMARKED Podcast episode with Laura and Francine Perry: “Transgender to Transformed”Confronting Christianity Podcast episode with Christy Thornton: “What in the World is the Trinity?”The Bible Project PodcastThe Holy Post PodcastSummit Life PodcastERLC PodcastLiving Single PodcastWomen & Work PodcastThis American Life PodcastThe MOTH PodcastMinistry Wives PodcastLead On PodcastMARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Kelly King and Elizabeth Hyndman.RECOMMENDED: This week, check out Angie Elkin's podcast, Let It Shine!

Listen in on one of our panels from Lifeway Women's Leadership Forum! Kelly King, Becky Loyd, and Anne Harrison discuss the results of the in-depth study Lifeway Research conducted on the state of ministry to women. You won't want to miss this episode filled with fascinating statistics and practical tips for women's ministry in the local church. RESOURCESLifeway Women's Leadership ForumHis Glory, Her Good student ministry podcastLifeway's State of Ministry to Women researchState of Ministry to Women panel slidesMARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Kelly King and Elizabeth Hyndman.RECOMMENDED: Check out this blog post Kelly wrote about women's ministry trends for 2024!

In this week's Team Never Quit Podcast, Marcus welcomes Martha Petrie Sue, a prominent figure in the world of outdoor media and an inspiring leader as the Chair of the Women's Outdoor Media Association (WOMA) – a 501c3 raising money for Foundation for Women Warriors and other groups. As the Chair of WOMA, Martha plays a pivotal role in fostering a community where women in outdoor media can connect, collaborate, and thrive. She champions the voices of women, breaking barriers in an industry traditionally dominated by men. Martha was also appointed Arizona Game & Fish Commissioner. Martha is not just an advocate for outdoor activities; she's a trailblazer, carving a path for women in the outdoor media landscape. With a passion for adventure and a deep appreciation for the outdoors, Martha has seamlessly merged her love for nature with her career, creating a powerful impact along the way. She shares insights into her personal journey and the milestones that led her to become a prominent figure in the outdoor media landscape. Martha Petrie Sue's journey is a testament to the transformative power of passion and perseverance. As the Chair of WOMA, she continues to inspire and empower women to embrace their love for the outdoors and make their mark in the world of media. Join us for a riveting conversation that explores the intersection of adventure, advocacy, and media with the remarkable Martha Petrie Sue. Tune in and be inspired!  In this episode you will hear: • I had a practice husband for 11 years. (4:50) • 31 years later [in my marriage] here I am Commissioner for Arizona Game & Fish; sitting on the executive committee of NRA Women's Leadership Forum; I sit on the Arizona Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Board, I'm involved with the Women's Outdoor Media Association, supporting foundation for women warriors. I do a lot of hunting with wounded warriors and females from that group and do a lot of outdoor experiences for all associations here in Arizona. (7:44). • 50% of gun sales have been new gun sales to women. I think it's fantastic, but you gotta get training, and once you get training, you can't get stale, you have to keep training. (9:28) • When you [Melanie] and Deb and I started the She Never Quit down at your beautiful ranch in Texas, we had women who had never seen a gun. To teach them not only how to shoot, but the safety behind it is critically important. (9:43) • A woman came up and she says “We just have to get rid of all these guns in the world.” I said so what you're saying is I don't have the right to keep myself safe, is that what I'm hearing you say? “Well no, that's not what I mean.” Well that's what you're saying when you say that. (12:03) • Some people will never have an open mind. (16:12) • There's some people that just will not, and won't know, and don't know how to listen. (16:23) • {Marcus] “You know how bad I wanna fly the space Shuttle?” (17:01) • You teach the woman, you teach the family (18:40) • Kids don't understand the consequence of doing something anymore. And there's no core of morality it seems to me. (22:08) • [Melanie] Our leaders act like divorced husband and wife; they argue in front of us, whether that's our President or Congress. (23:14) • How do you teach the parents and the teachers how they're basically ruining these kids' lives? Where do we start? (24:34) • We make contracts through Arizona Game & Fish with the ranchers, and we will go out and take out the barbed wire on the fence and put in smooth wire 18” high because the Pronghorn actually go under a fence. They rarely will go over a fence. (27:35) • [Marcus] Humans, by nature, like to see things get destroyed & beat up. (37:44)