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In this episode, we interview the Men's Team Champions from 2025: Methodist University.  We talk to Head Coach Steve Conley, discuss his 15th National Championship, and catch up with 4 of the 5 team members from the tournament: Hayden Ruby, Caleb Ryan, Chase Walts and Beau Brewer.  We hope you enjoy this episode! Support the show

Joining me this week On The Virg, is Hall of Fame Golf Coach and 15 time National Championship winner at Methodist University, Steve Conley. We discuss the amazing run to his 15th title and how they came back from a huge first day deficit. We also cover the keys to his longevity and maintaining a high level of success as the time change. If you are a coach or leader, this is one of the most interesting stories I have been able to share.

In this episode we recap the Men's National Championship tournament! Congratulations to Methodist University for winning back-to-back National Championships.  After ending Round 1 in 19th place, they showed amazing resilience to come  back and capture their 15th National Title!  On the individual side, Lynchburg's Eddie Coffren V wins the title with a birdie on the last hole. It was a close battle with Runner-Up Will Karkoc from Bethel University and 3rd place winner Kevin Mu from Emory. They all finished significantly under par, which is even more amazing given the weather conditions during this tournament. We hope you enjoy this episode!!Support the show

Mark Baxa, John Delgado and Joe Lynch discuss supply chain shock waves: strategies for survival and success. Mark is the President and CEO of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), a global organization dedicated to advancing the supply chain profession. John is CEO of FreightPath, an innovative talent firm that offers both a comprehensive learning management system and a direct candidate sourcing solution. About John Delgado John Delgado, CEO of FreightPath, leads the company with extensive expertise in business management, technology, analytics, economics, and recruitment. FreightPath is renowned for its innovative cloud-based learning management system and candidate recruitment solutions tailored for the logistics industry. Under John's leadership, the company has established itself as a key player in the global freight forwarding sector. John's vision for continuous service improvement and his prior experience with global recruitment firm Search Logistics drive FreightPath's success. The company excels in creating logistics education content, managing a premier industry-specific learning management system, and maintaining the largest direct candidate pipeline, all of which are vital for global logistics operations. FreightPath addresses multiple industry challenges by offering both a comprehensive learning management system and a direct candidate sourcing solution. These offerings enable logistics companies to overcome obstacles and achieve their financial objectives. “Nothing moves without educated people; we bring the people and educate them,” states Delgado. This philosophy, combined with his global recruitment background, helps companies stabilize staffing levels and enhance productivity. John's vision also includes the Pathfinder program, designed to onboard and continuously educate candidates throughout their careers. FreightPath's approach integrates a deep understanding of human capital costs and revenue drivers essential for financial success. Previously, John served as CEO of Search Logistics, a firm providing logistics candidates across six continents. Since 1999, Search Logistics has focused on improving recruitment experiences and candidate quality, serving over half of the top 100 global logistics companies. John holds Bachelor's degrees in Theology and English from Methodist University and has completed postgraduate studies at Harvard Business School. He also contributes as a guest columnist to various logistics magazines and online news sources. About Mark Baxa Mark Baxa is the President and CEO of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). With a 37-year career, primarily focused on supply chain, he brings vast expertise in areas such as sales, customer service, logistics, distribution, global trade, procurement, sustainability, supplier diversity, and supply chain strategy leadership. Mark has a longstanding commitment to fostering innovation, driving value-added results, and cultivating global synergy. He is dedicated to developing leaders and helping individuals grow in their careers, achieving more than they ever thought possible. Mark's involvement with CSCMP spans over two decades, including serving on the Executive Board of Directors as Chairman of the Board-Elect. He also co-leads the St. Louis University Center for Supply Chain Excellence Global Supply Chain Certificate Programs and has taught executive courses. His passion for diversity in supply chain is evident in his four-year term as a global board member for WEConnect International and his work influencing supply chain policy at the federal level. About FreightPath Nothing moves without people. FreightPath helps logistics companies find, train, and retain the future leaders of the industry. In today's fast-paced global economy, logistics companies face challenges in filling open positions with qualified workers. This talent shortage is a significant contributor to disruptions in global supply chains. FreightPath's solutions are designed to be both simple and engaging for the next generation of logistics leaders. Empower your team with knowledge, elevate your workforce, and stay ahead in the logistics landscape with our innovative educational offerings. FreightPath Solutions: Find and train tomorrow's leaders Provide custom learning paths for existing employees Build curriculums to meet your specific standards Navigate the complex landscape of recruitment About Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) is a global organization dedicated to advancing the supply chain profession. Founded in 1963, CSCMP connects, educates, and develops supply chain professionals at all stages of their careers. The organization offers a variety of resources, including professional certifications, leadership development opportunities, and research aimed at expanding supply chain knowledge and best practices. With a mission to elevate the global supply chain community, CSCMP supports members through networking events, educational programs, and strategic initiatives that drive industry innovation and improvement. The organization also emphasizes the importance of sustainability and diversity within the supply chain sector. Through its ongoing commitment to connecting professionals and fostering leadership, CSCMP plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of supply chain management across the globe. Key Takeaways: Supply Chain Shock Waves: Strategies for Survival and Success Navigating Geopolitical Disruptions: Explore the profound impact of global events like tariffs and ongoing conflicts in Europe and the Middle East on today's intricate supply chains, and how industry leaders are adapting. Addressing the Talent Crisis: Uncover the root causes of the supply chain talent shortage, including demographic shifts and gaps in traditional education, and discover innovative solutions to bridge the skills gap. Strategic Collaboration for Talent Development: Learn about the groundbreaking partnership between CSCMP and FreightPath, combining eLearning and certification programs to accelerate talent acquisition and retention within the supply chain industry. The Future of Supply Chain Education: Gain insights into how integrated training programs are revolutionizing supply chain education, making it more accessible and relevant to professionals and educators worldwide. Practical Strategies for Survival and Success: Discover actionable strategies and insights from Mark Baxa and John Delgado to help your organization not only survive but thrive amidst the ongoing supply chain shock waves. CSCMP's Mission: To advance the supply chain profession by connecting, educating, and developing the world's supply chain management professionals throughout their careers. FreightPath's Mission: To provide accessible and effective eLearning curriculum within the supply chain industry, to help bridge the talent gap, and increase the industries overall education. Learn More About Supply Chain Shock Waves: Strategies for Survival and Success John Delgado | Linkedin Mark Baxa | Linkedin FreightPath | Linkedin Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) | Linkedin FreightPath Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) CSCMP and FreightPath Announce Strategic Partnership for Advanced eLearning in Supply Chain Management The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and FreightPath form a Strategic Collaboration to Accelerate the Availability of Advanced Supply Chain eLearning to Industry Professionals, Universities, and New Talent. CSCMP and FreightPath, Inc. form a Strategic Collaboration to Advance Supply Chain eLearning | Media Industry Observer SCPro™ - CSCMP | Logistics Training Programs Logistics Knowledge Work in the AI Age with John Delgado The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

As we continue to celebrate amazing women for Women's History Month, we invite back Dr. LaToya René Robertson, Associate Director of Community Values and Student Conduct at Denison University in Granville, Ohio. Dr. Robertson is working on the second edition to her popular book, “The College Cheat Sheet”. She shares how she helps students navigate conflicts on campus, while helping them manage personal accountability. Dr. Robertson is also a Management Consultant, who facilitates a Music Business Essentials course. Find out how to create, protect and monetize your creativity as you consider a career pursuit in entrepreneurship.⁠ ⁠ Dr. Robertson completed both her Doctorate of Philosophy and MA in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Music Business at Methodist University in Fayetteville, North Carolina. As an author, implicit bias researcher, businesswoman, and educator, Dr. Robertson's background is filled with unique and seemingly unrelated experiences; however, each experience perfectly feeds into her ability to effectively educate and consult. She has spoken at a TEDx Conference, the NASPA Multicultural Institute, contributed to virtual panels regarding equity, and the Hawai'i International Conference of Education. Her work with universities and private companies has helped to close gaps in inefficient operations, increased retention, and create solutions that engaged with all stakeholders. To learn more about her work, connect with her on IG @iamlatoyarene, @thecollegecheatsheet or visit her on LinkedIn.

John Delgado and Joe Lynch discuss logistics knowledge work in the AI age. John is CEO of FreightPath, an innovative talent firm that offers both a comprehensive learning management system and a direct candidate sourcing solution. Summary: Logistics Knowledge Work in the AI Age The logistics industry is grappling with a talent shortage, and the rise of AI is further reshaping the landscape. FreightPath, a specialized talent firm, is addressing this challenge by providing comprehensive training and recruitment solutions. Their offerings include apprenticeship programs, customized training courses, and a vast library of short courses. By bridging the gap between academic knowledge and practical skills, FreightPath aims to cultivate a skilled workforce that can thrive in the evolving logistics industry. #LogisticsEducation #AILearning #SupplyChainTalent About John Delgado John Delgado, CEO of FreightPath, leads the company with extensive expertise in business management, technology, analytics, economics, and recruitment. FreightPath is renowned for its innovative cloud-based learning management system and candidate recruitment solutions tailored for the logistics industry. Under John's leadership, the company has established itself as a key player in the global freight forwarding sector. John's vision for continuous service improvement and his prior experience with global recruitment firm Search Logistics drive FreightPath's success. The company excels in creating logistics education content, managing a premier industry-specific learning management system, and maintaining the largest direct candidate pipeline, all of which are vital for global logistics operations. FreightPath addresses multiple industry challenges by offering both a comprehensive learning management system and a direct candidate sourcing solution. These offerings enable logistics companies to overcome obstacles and achieve their financial objectives. “Nothing moves without educated people; we bring the people and educate them,” states Delgado. This philosophy, combined with his global recruitment background, helps companies stabilize staffing levels and enhance productivity. John's vision also includes the Pathfinder program, designed to onboard and continuously educate candidates throughout their careers. FreightPath's approach integrates a deep understanding of human capital costs and revenue drivers essential for financial success. Previously, John served as CEO of Search Logistics, a firm providing logistics candidates across six continents. Since 1999, Search Logistics has focused on improving recruitment experiences and candidate quality, serving over half of the top 100 global logistics companies. John holds Bachelor's degrees in Theology and English from Methodist University and has completed postgraduate studies at Harvard Business School. He also contributes as a guest columnist to various logistics magazines and online news sources. About FreightPath Nothing moves without people. FreightPath helps logistics companies find, train, and retain the future leaders of the industry. In today's fast-paced global economy, logistics companies face challenges in filling open positions with qualified workers. This talent shortage is a significant contributor to disruptions in global supply chains. FreightPath's solutions are designed to be both simple and engaging for the next generation of logistics leaders. Empower your team with knowledge, elevate your workforce, and stay ahead in the logistics landscape with our innovative educational offerings. FreightPath Solutions: Find and train tomorrow's leaders Provide custom learning paths for existing employees Build curriculums to meet your specific standards Navigate the complex landscape of recruitment Key Takeaways: Logistics Knowledge Work in the AI Age Logistics knowledge work and AI era impact discussed. Education and talent resource company for supply chain industry. Freight forwarding industry faces talent shortage. Comprehensive training to attract and upskill new talent. College graduates often lack practical knowledge. Apprenticeship programs offer high earning potential without a four-year degree. AI rapidly changing classrooms and the workforce. FreightPath recognized supply chain talent shortage. FreightPath began offering operations training. FreightPath is an innovative talent firm. FreightPath offers comprehensive learning management system and direct candidate sourcing. FreightPath offers comprehensive training and recruitment solutions. Pathfinder™ CORE is a 12-month apprenticeship program. Pathfinder™ CONSTRUCT provides customized training courses. Pathfinder™ ACCELERATE offers a library of short courses. Pathfinder™ SELECT provides recruitment and placement services. FreightPath offers over 130 courses, 1,250 lessons, and 2,200+ hours of user training. FreightPath is CSCMP "Audited, Approved & Endorsed." Timestamps (00:00:02) Today's Topic: Logistics Knowledge Work in AI Age (00:00:18) FreightPath: Education and Talent Resource Company (00:01:51) Solving Talent Shortage in Logistics Industry (00:04:08) Career Opportunities and Earning Potential (00:05:11) AI's Impact on Classroom Experience (00:06:36) John Delgado's Background (00:12:56) Lack of Training and Growing Talent (00:16:57) FreightPath's Learning Paths (00:20:43) AI's Role in Education Landscape (00:22:24) Individualized Learning with AI (00:29:09) Pathfinder Select Program (00:32:15) Apprenticeship Program Structure (00:32:51) Freightpath's Future Plans (00:36:36) Companies Divesting L&D and Remote Work (00:40:59) FreightPath's AI and Learning Leadership (00:44:50) Logistics of Logistics Podcast Learn More About Logistics Knowledge Work in the AI Age John Delgado | Linkedin FreightPath | Linkedin FreightPath Episode Sponsor: Trimble Transportion 2024 Insight Tech Conference Revolutionizing the Road: Trimble's Tech Solutions with Kelly Williams | The Logistics of Logistics The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. 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Chris Biggins was born with cerebral palsy, had braces on both legs until 10th grade, and has had numerous medical procedures to deal with his condition. Notwithstanding these physical challenges, Chris has persevered to become one of the best adaptive golfers in the country and a PGA teaching professional at the Country Club of Birmingham in Alabama. We talk with Chris about his prowess in sports growing up, his experiences with both the professional golf management program and the college golf team at Methodist University, his summer internships, his professional ski racing career, and his staff role overseeing the incredible junior golf program at the Country Club of Birmingham.

In this episode, Brandon is joined by the Unzoned Podcast with David Williams as an exciting discussion with James W. Buie (AKA “Chief”) takes place largely about his book From the Ground Up. Chief Buie was one of the first to require 4 year degrees for his officers, a standard that many have since adopted. James is a man wearing many hats. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York, where he spent his teenage years and graduated from Bay Shore High School in Long Island, New York. He attended Belmont Abbey College, located in Belmont, North Carolina, and graduated with a degree in Political Science. “Chief” also received his Master's Degree in Justice Administration from Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC. James and his wife Cassandra have five children and four grandchildren. Chief started his law enforcement career with the Gaston County Police Department in Gastonia, NC, while serving in almost every capacity from Patrolman to Chief of Police. He has been recognized as the first African-American Chief of Police in Gaston County's history and retired in July 2015. The State of North Carolina credits him with 30.1 years of service. Dr. David L. Williams David is credited with 30 years of local government experience. Currently, he works in the Gaston County Manager's Office in Community Affairs as the Minority and Women Business (MWBE) Outreach Coordinator. For 15 years approximately from 2006-2020, David was the Director of Planning for Gaston County, NC, where he directed and lead all activities and efforts related to the County Land Use Planning. David is Principal and Owner of Ability Development Group, Inc, an Urban Planning and Organizational and Strategic Planning Consulting Firm. He launched "The UnZoned with Dr. David Williams" Podcast in 2023 to discuss community and leadership matters. He is an American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP) and a certified Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP). He holds a Doctorate Degree from Gardner-Webb University. In addition, he received both a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Master of Public Administration Degree from Appalachian State University. He is also a Military Veteran of the US Army and Operation Desert Storm. David also serves as an Adjunct Professor for UNC Charlotte and Gardner-Webb University.

Meet Chris Ardolina - a multi-award-winning teaching professional at Cove Cay Golf Club in Clearwater, Florida. Chris became a scratch golfer at - wait for it - the age of 14. After deciding not to pursue professional golf, he decided to give teaching a go. He immediately fell in love with it and the rest is history. In today's episode, you'll learn: How to identify the root cause of your struggles AND develop an effective practice plan to overcome them. How to infuse both intention and purpose into your practice sessions to accelerate results.  How to approach the mental and physical aspects of your warm-up and what differes compared to when you practice. The three-step accelerated improvement framework Chris uses with all of his clients to meet them where they're at and get them to where they want to be - fast.  Plus, Chris shared the top priority to focus on when you're trying to break 90, break 80, and shoot scratch. Get your pencils ready and start listening.  More About Chris Chris grew up in central New Jersey and started playing golf at the age of 12. By age 14, he started shooting "par" at his local public course and earned recognition as one of the top junior golfers in the area. Throughout high school, Chris played 4 years of varsity golf, and his 9-hole score of 3 under par 33 remains tied for the lowest in school history. Chris's pursuit of a golf-focused career led him to Methodist University in Fayetteville, North Carolina where he majored in Business Administration with a concentration in Professional Golf Management. After graduating, he embarked on a journey with the Jim McLean Golf Schools in Miami, Florida, where his passion for teaching blossomed.  He now owns and operates the Chris Ardolina Golf Academy out of Cove Cay Golf Club located in Clearwater, Florida.  Beyond golf, Chris finds joy in playing ice hockey, tennis, yoga and biking along the scenic Tampa/Clearwater trails.  Teaching Accolades:  2021-24 Golf Digest Best Young Teachers In America  2024 NFPGA West Central Chapter Youth Player Development Awar 2022-23 GRAA Top 100 Growth of the Game Teaching Professional 2023 NFPGA West Central Chapter Teacher of the Year  Connect with Chris: Website: www.chrisardolinagolf.com Instagram: @ardogolf  Youtube: @christopherardolina7330 Key Takeaways: Identify the root causes of your struggles in golf to develop effective practice plans. Practice with intention and purpose, starting with small drills and gradually progressing to more challenging exercises. Create a focused warm-up routine to bring confidence and clarity to the first tee. Follow a three-step process for improvement: understand the current state, identify areas for improvement, and implement changes. As you progress in golf, shift your focus to more specific aspects of the game. Consistency is key for golfers looking to break 100. Eliminating big numbers and focusing on reducing penalty shots can lead to significant improvement. To break 90, golfers should work on their approach shots and aim for consistent distance control. Being able to get close to the green and give themselves a chance to make par or bogey is crucial. Breaking 80 requires hitting more greens and having a solid short game. Golfers should aim to make more pars and reduce the number of putts. Becoming a scratch golfer involves paying attention to the details and making good decisions on the course. Strategy and course management become more important at this level. Playing in tournaments requires practicing under pressure and being familiar with the rules. Many golfers struggle in tournaments because they are not used to playing with the same level of pressure and adherence to rules. Key Quotes: "You can go from hip high to shoulder to full swing all within that singular practice session" "I want you to take one to two practice swings for every ball that you hit" "The biggest thing that can help them create consistency and help them lose less golf balls or take less penalty shots." "Breaking 90 comes down to a lot of approach shots and consistent distance control." "To break 80, you need to hit more greens and have a solid short game." Subscribe to the More Pars Than Bogeys Newsletter. This newsletter helps double-digit golfers overcome the emotional and mental hazards of their minds so that they can shoot more pars than bogeys.  Each week, I'll provide insights, principles, and strategies to help you deter distractions, find your focus, manage your emotions, and cultivate boundless confidence so that you can play to your potential. Subscribe now. Use Hypnosis to Shoot Lower Scores: Are you curious to learn how hypnosis can help you shoot lower scores? Snag my free hypnosis audio recording today to help you play your best round tomorrow. Download it here. For all things 1:1 Mental Game Coaching, Group Mental Game Coaching, and Speaking, visit me here: www.golfmindsetcoaching.com. For feedback, questions, or to take me out for a round of golf, shoot me an email or connect with me on social media: Instagram: @scratchgolfermindset  Twitter: @parsoverbogeys LinkedIn: Paul Salter Coaching Time Stamps: 00:00: Introduction and Background 03:21: Working with Adults in Golf 06:30: Developing Effective Practice Plans 09:38: Creating a Focused Warm-Up Routine 13:17: The Power of Positive Thinking 19:34: The Three Steps to Improvement 22:41: Progressing in Golf 22:50: Breaking 100: Consistency and Penalty Shots 24:17: Breaking 90: Approach Shots and Distance Control 27:20: Breaking 80: Hitting Greens and Short Game 31:53: Becoming a Scratch Golfer: Strategy and Course Management 35:47: Playing in Tournaments: Practicing Under Pressure and Playing by the Rules

John Delgado and Joe Lynch discuss logistics knowledge work in the AI age. John is CEO of FreightPath, an innovative talent firm that offers both a comprehensive learning management system and a direct candidate sourcing solution. Summary: Logistics Knowledge Work in the AI Age The logistics industry is grappling with a talent shortage, and the rise of AI is further reshaping the landscape. FreightPath, a specialized talent firm, is addressing this challenge by providing comprehensive training and recruitment solutions. Their offerings include apprenticeship programs, customized training courses, and a vast library of short courses. By bridging the gap between academic knowledge and practical skills, FreightPath aims to cultivate a skilled workforce that can thrive in the evolving logistics industry. #LogisticsEducation #AILearning #SupplyChainTalent About John Delgado John Delgado, CEO of FreightPath, leads the company with extensive expertise in business management, technology, analytics, economics, and recruitment. FreightPath is renowned for its innovative cloud-based learning management system and candidate recruitment solutions tailored for the logistics industry. Under John's leadership, the company has established itself as a key player in the global freight forwarding sector. John's vision for continuous service improvement and his prior experience with global recruitment firm Search Logistics drive FreightPath's success. The company excels in creating logistics education content, managing a premier industry-specific learning management system, and maintaining the largest direct candidate pipeline, all of which are vital for global logistics operations. FreightPath addresses multiple industry challenges by offering both a comprehensive learning management system and a direct candidate sourcing solution. These offerings enable logistics companies to overcome obstacles and achieve their financial objectives. “Nothing moves without educated people; we bring the people and educate them,” states Delgado. This philosophy, combined with his global recruitment background, helps companies stabilize staffing levels and enhance productivity. John's vision also includes the Pathfinder program, designed to onboard and continuously educate candidates throughout their careers. FreightPath's approach integrates a deep understanding of human capital costs and revenue drivers essential for financial success. Previously, John served as CEO of Search Logistics, a firm providing logistics candidates across six continents. Since 1999, Search Logistics has focused on improving recruitment experiences and candidate quality, serving over half of the top 100 global logistics companies. John holds Bachelor's degrees in Theology and English from Methodist University and has completed postgraduate studies at Harvard Business School. He also contributes as a guest columnist to various logistics magazines and online news sources. About FreightPath Nothing moves without people. FreightPath helps logistics companies find, train, and retain the future leaders of the industry. In today's fast-paced global economy, logistics companies face challenges in filling open positions with qualified workers. This talent shortage is a significant contributor to disruptions in global supply chains. FreightPath's solutions are designed to be both simple and engaging for the next generation of logistics leaders. Empower your team with knowledge, elevate your workforce, and stay ahead in the logistics landscape with our innovative educational offerings. FreightPath Solutions: Find and train tomorrow's leaders Provide custom learning paths for existing employees Build curriculums to meet your specific standards Navigate the complex landscape of recruitment Key Takeaways: Logistics Knowledge Work in the AI Age Logistics knowledge work and AI era impact discussed. Education and talent resource company for supply chain industry. Freight forwarding industry faces talent shortage. Comprehensive training to attract and upskill new talent. College graduates often lack practical knowledge. Apprenticeship programs offer high earning potential without a four-year degree. AI rapidly changing classrooms and the workforce. FreightPath recognized supply chain talent shortage. FreightPath began offering operations training. FreightPath is an innovative talent firm. FreightPath offers comprehensive learning management system and direct candidate sourcing. FreightPath offers comprehensive training and recruitment solutions. Pathfinder™ CORE is a 12-month apprenticeship program. Pathfinder™ CONSTRUCT provides customized training courses. Pathfinder™ ACCELERATE offers a library of short courses. Pathfinder™ SELECT provides recruitment and placement services. FreightPath offers over 130 courses, 1,250 lessons, and 2,200+ hours of user training. FreightPath is CSCMP "Audited, Approved & Endorsed." Timestamps (00:00:02) Today's Topic: Logistics Knowledge Work in AI Age (00:00:18) FreightPath: Education and Talent Resource Company (00:01:51) Solving Talent Shortage in Logistics Industry (00:04:08) Career Opportunities and Earning Potential (00:05:11) AI's Impact on Classroom Experience (00:06:36) John Delgado's Background (00:12:56) Lack of Training and Growing Talent (00:16:57) FreightPath's Learning Paths (00:20:43) AI's Role in Education Landscape (00:22:24) Individualized Learning with AI (00:29:09) Pathfinder Select Program (00:32:15) Apprenticeship Program Structure (00:32:51) Freightpath's Future Plans (00:36:36) Companies Divesting L&D and Remote Work (00:40:59) FreightPath's AI and Learning Leadership (00:44:50) Logistics of Logistics Podcast Learn More About Logistics Knowledge Work in the AI Age John Delgado | Linkedin FreightPath | Linkedin FreightPath Episode Sponsor: Trimble Transportion 2024 Insight Tech Conference Revolutionizing the Road: Trimble's Tech Solutions with Kelly Williams | The Logistics of Logistics The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. 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In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Dr. Mfon Akpan, an expert in accounting and finance from Methodist University, to explore the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in the accounting profession. As AI technologies continue to advance, they are increasingly outperforming humans in various domains, including those within the accounting sector. Dr. Akpan shares insights on how AI is reshaping workflows, boosting productivity, and introducing a new paradigm where AI-generated drafts are refined by human professionals—a process that is not only enhancing efficiency but also challenging traditional approaches. A significant focus of our discussion centers on the ethical considerations that accompany AI's integration into accounting. Dr. Akpan raises critical concerns about privacy, the need for transparency in disclosing AI usage to clients, and the potential for a digital divide created by unequal access to AI tools. As major accounting firms invest heavily in AI, the question of how to implement these technologies responsibly becomes ever more pressing. Dr. Akpan also delves into the impact of AI on education, emphasizing the importance of exposing students to these tools to ensure they are workforce-ready while also teaching them to navigate the ethical complexities that arise. Dr. Akpan's work, including his recent publication on aligning AI with ethical accountancy, introduces frameworks designed to ensure that AI adoption in the accounting profession remains aligned with the core values of trust and integrity. As we explore these themes, Dr. Akpan also reflects on the challenges facing educators, policymakers, and practitioners as they collaborate to keep pace with the rapid advancements in AI and ensure that ethical standards are upheld. Join us as we discuss the transformative potential of AI in accounting, the ethical challenges it presents, and the crucial role of lifelong learning in preparing the next generation of professionals for a future where AI plays an integral role in their work.        

Dr. Mfon Akpan is an assistant professor of accounting at Methodist University. He has a passion for emerging technologies and is an expert in virtual reality technology. He researches new technologies and educational methods to offer students a current, effective, and relative teaching experience. This is not his first rodeo on the Professor Game Podcast!   Find his first interview on Episode 243.

Join me for Episode 101 of the Let People Prosper Show, where I discuss with the insightful Dr. Robert Gmeiner how the Federal Reserve's actions affect our economy. Dr. Gmeiner is an Assistant Professor of Financial Economics at Methodist University. We Explore:

Dr. Mfon Akpan, Assistant Professor of Accounting at Methodist University joins Blake and David for a conversation on the impact of AI on accounting education, the challenges faced by accounting graduates entering the workforce, and the future of the CPA profession. Dr. Akpan shares his insights on incorporating AI into the classroom and the importance of lifelong learning in the rapidly evolving world of technology.Sponsors Cloud Accountant Staffing - http://accountingpodcast.promo/casKeeper - http://accountingpodcast.promo/keeperBean - http://accountingpodcast.promo/beanChapters(01:43) - AI in Accounting Education (02:49) - Prompting Techniques for AI (04:36) - Practical Applications of AI in Accounting (05:52) - Challenges and Benefits of AI in Education (07:00) - Incorporating AI into Accounting Curriculum (15:07) - Debate on Accounting Education and Skills Gap (23:51) - The 5th-Year Requirement for CPAs (35:01) - The Value of Personal Interaction in Education (35:42) - The Importance of Smaller Class Sizes (37:33) - The Role of AI in Education (41:29) - Improving Salaries in the Accounting Profession (43:09) - The Impact of Technology on Accounting Jobs (43:55) - Balancing Work and Life in Accounting (56:26) - The Future of Accounting Education (01:00:27) - Embracing AI in Accounting (01:03:30) - Final Thoughts and Conclusion  Meet our Guest, Dr. Mfon AkpanWebsite: https://mfonakpan.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmfonakpan/Need CPE?Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040.SponsorshipsAre you interested in sponsoring the Cloud Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus.Need Accounting Conference Info? Check out our new website - accountingconferences.comLimited edition shirts, stickers, and other necessitiesTeePublic Store: http://cloudacctpod.link/merchSubscribeApple Podcasts: http://cloudacctpod.link/ApplePodcastsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAccountingPodcastSpotify: http://cloudacctpod.link/SpotifyPodchaser: http://cloudacctpod.link/podchaserStitcher: http://cloudacctpod.link/StitcherOvercast: http://cloudacctpod.link/OvercastClassifiedsWant to get the word out about your newsletter, webinar, party, Facebook group, podcast, e-book, job posting, or that fancy Excel macro you just created? Let the listeners of The Accounting Podcast know by running a classified ad. Go here to create your classified ad: https://cloudacctpod.link/RunClassifiedAdTranscriptsThe full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this page

What do you do if your opponents are only hitting to the lower rated player? What are some tactics for playing against higher level players? Francie Barragan is here to give advice for playing combo or across different levels!We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them!Francie played college tennis for NC State and was the Assistant Coach for NC State after graduating. She was the Head Coach at Methodist University, the Director of Professional Tennis Management at Methodist University, the Director of Tennis at MacGregor Downs Country Club, and is a PTR & USPTA certified pro. She is currently the USTA Southern Manager of Coach Development and Training and the Tennis Service Representative for North Carolina.She was inducted into Methodist University Athletics Hall of Fame, the Fayetteville, NC Sports Club Hall of Fame, named PTR Pro of year for NC, and received the USTA NC Lifetime Achievement award. Tennis is booming and needs more coaches! If you would like to learn to coach you can contact Francie at Barragan@sta.usta.com. Come join the excitement at the 4th Annual Cy King Tournament! The tournament for adults takes place from May 31st to June 2nd, while the juniors' tournament is held on June 8th to 9th. You'll be able to experience a fun and electric atmosphere filled with intense competition, camaraderie, and thrilling moments. Don't wait any longer, sign up today at raleightennis.com!Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick ($100 value) with your first year of SwingVision Pro. Hurry this is a limited time offer that you won't want to miss!We are excited to team up with Michelle from Tennis Warehouse and her "Talk Tennis" podcast to bring you a "TW Tip of the Week!" Use the code SECONDSERVE to get $20 off clearance apparel when you spend $100 or more.If you would like to see pictures of our guests or listen to any of our previous episodes, please visit our website https://secondservepodcast.com. You can search for any topic that you're interested in and find an episode about it. We also have information about ratings, rules, tennis gear and more on our "Resources" page.  Thanks so much for listening! Support the Show.

Do you ever have trouble playing people that hit with less pace? Why is it so difficult to play against lower rated players? Francie Barragan is here to give advice for playing combo or across different levels!We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them!Francie played college tennis for NC State and was the Assistant Coach for NC State after graduating. She was the Head Coach at Methodist University, the Director of Professional Tennis Management at Methodist University, the Director of Tennis at MacGregor Downs Country Club, and is a PTR & USPTA certified pro. She is currently the USTA Southern Manager of Coach Development and Training and the Tennis Service Representative for North Carolina.She was inducted into Methodist University Athletics Hall of Fame, the Fayetteville, NC Sports Club Hall of Fame, named PTR Pro of year for NC, and received the USTA NC Lifetime Achievement award. Tennis is booming and needs more coaches! If you would like to learn to coach you can contact Francie at Barragan@sta.usta.com. Come join the excitement at the 4th Annual Cy King Tournament! The tournament for adults takes place from May 31st to June 2nd, while the juniors' tournament is held on June 8th to 9th. You'll be able to experience a fun and electric atmosphere filled with intense competition, camaraderie, and thrilling moments. Don't wait any longer, sign up today at raleightennis.com!Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick ($100 value) with your first year of SwingVision Pro. Hurry this is a limited time offer that you won't want to miss!We are excited to team up with Michelle from Tennis Warehouse and her "Talk Tennis" podcast to bring you a "TW Tip of the Week!" Use the code SECONDSERVE to get $20 off clearance apparel when you spend $100 or more.If you would like to see pictures of our guests or listen to any of our previous episodes, please visit our website https://secondservepodcast.com. You can search for any topic that you're interested in and find an episode about it. We also have information about ratings, rules, tennis gear and more on our "Resources" page.  Thanks so much for listening! Support the Show.

How can we ensure that employees, not just Wall Street, benefit from the productivity and efficiency gains of AI? And which one of us at Knownwell has very strong feelings about why a shift to a 32-hour work week would actually be a bad thing? To help us answer these questions, this episode starts with a lively discussion between Knownwell's Courtney Baker, David DeWolf, and Mohan Rao. They debate a recent bill proposed in the US Senate that suggests AI productivity gains should enable a 32-hour work week (as opposed to the traditional 40). Spoiler alert: There is no consensus on this idea among our panelists. Following that, Pete Buer speaks with Dr. Mfon Akpan, an assistant professor of accounting at Methodist University. They explore how AI is specifically impacting accounting practitioners and educational programs. All of this PLUS Pete and Courtney discuss the Rabbit R1 device that Pete purchased and still hasn't received, in our latest edition of 'AI in the Wild'." Sign up to be part of Knownwell's beta at www.knownwell.com. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XxgMGD9EeIc  AI Knowhow is brought to you by the team at Knownwell. 

In this episode of AI, Government, and the Future, host Max Romanik is joined by Dr. Mfon Akpan, Assistant Professor of Accounting at Methodist University, to discuss the transformative potential and challenges of AI in accounting education and the workforce. They explore how AI can enhance productivity, bridge the digital divide, and the ethical considerations surrounding its use in academia. Dr. Akpan also shares his insights on the rapidly evolving technology landscape and the importance of lifelong learning.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Josiah R. Baker is an assistant professor of financial economics at Methodist University and an adjunct associate professor of economics and geography at George Mason University. He is the author of several books on economics, politics and religion. So all of the topics you are not supposed to talk about. Then a couple of years back, Josiah teamed up with Ulf Sandstrom and together turned the tables on the problems of the day and focussed on the solutions.

The widespread use of opioids and other addictive substances has inflicted profound suffering on countless people. While these narcotics may serve legitimate purposes within the medical system, grappling with the complexities of Substance Use Disorder requires careful consideration. In this episode, we're honored to have Susan Bartz Herrick join us to shed light on this vital and poignant subject… Susan is a retired professor at UNC-Fayetteville, St. Andrews University, and Methodist University. She is also the author of Slow Dancing with the Devil, a memoir that follows the story of her beloved son and only child, Luke, through his struggle with opioid addiction, recovery and sobriety – and ultimately his heartbreaking death. In this conversation, we discuss: What you need to know about Substance Use Disorder (SUD).  The difference between stigmas and reality when it comes to drug overdoses. The ways that public policies restrict care for individuals who struggle with SUD. The importance of getting the word out about the opioid epidemic and SUD.  Discover firsthand how Susan uses her personal tragedy to illustrate how overprescribing contributes to Substance Use Disorder. Ready to learn more? Click play now! You can find more on Susan by visiting her website here. Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9

In this episode, I am joined for the third time by Lucas Herring. Lucas recently committed to the best-ranked DIII program in the country, Methodist University. We talk about how he chose this program and what he did to get there.

On today's show, Dr. Josiah R. Baker discusses his writing and the switch to co-write "The Optimist," sharing what he learned in the process and what we can take away from it as we navigate the realities of modern life. GUEST OVERVIEW: Josiah R. Baker is an assistant professor of financial economics at Methodist University and an adjunct associate professor of economics and geography at George Mason University. He is the author of several books on economics, politics and religion. So all of the topics you are not supposed to talk about. Then a couple of years back, Josiah teamed up with Ulf Sandstrom and together turned the tables on the problems of the day and focussed on the solutions. Into the eternal quest for steps that lead to happiness comes the late Swedish Author Ulf Sandstrom, who with the help of translator Dr. Josiah Baker, brings the secrets of his best-selling books You Become What You Think and You Become What Your Dream to the English-speaking masses in a final motivational book.

EPISODE #1002 PROGRAM YOUR MIND TO BECOME AN OPTIMIST Richard welcomes the co-author of a book which delivers a powerful message that can renew your sense of purpose and enhance your pursuit of a positive, happy life. He explains how Happiness can be forged by a willed desire to learn and improve. If you are receptive to positive thinking, and reflect upon its optimistic message, this book will transform your life. GUEST: Josiah Baker R. Baker, PH.D. was born in the United States, but spent much of his life overseas. He lived in 6 countries (the US, Norway, Japan, Bolivia, Russia, Sweden) and spent quite a bit of time in Germany, France, Italy, and the Netherlands. Writing and travel are his lifelong passions. For 28 years,Josiah has been a professor, having taught in Kentucky, Florida, the DC-area, and North Carolina. He is the Nimocks Professor of International Business and Professor of Financial Economics at Methodist University. In his career, he has over 80 publications (including newspaper, magazine, and academic articles, books, chapters of books, and textbooks). Also, I have earned many dozens of grants and was a Fulbright Scholar in South America. He is the co-author (translator) of The Optimist: A Path to Personal Success and Happiness by Ulf Sandstrom. BOOK: The Optimist: A Path to Personal Success and Happiness SUPPORT MY SPONSORS!!! THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Own Your Wellness, Own Your Health, Own Your Freedom The comprehensive Med Kit is meticulously stocked with 8 potentially life saving medicines to address injuries and emergencies. It's your safety net for the unexpected. Visit https://www.twc.health/strangeplanet and secure your Emergency MED Kit. Use CODE STRANGEPLANET to receive 10% off DRAFTKINGS - The Official Sports Betting Partner of the NFL Playoffs New customers can bet just five bucks to get two hundred instantly in bonus bets when they download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code STRANGEPLANET COOKUNITY - Award-Winning Chefs. Hundreds of Meals. Delivered weekly. Go to https://www.cookunity.com/strange or enter code Strange before checkout for 50% off your first week. BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER!!! Three monthly subscriptions to choose from. Commercial Free Listening, Bonus Episodes and a Subscription to my monthly newsletter, InnerSanctum. Visit https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm Use the discount code "Planet" to receive one month off the first subscription. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/

Isabella Graf moved to the United States from her native Germany early in life. She may be a shining example not only of proverbial "American Dream," but also of the experience and education available in the private club industry, where she is fast becoming one of its leaders. Chosen to be a regional leader for the United States Professional Tennis Association and Head Professional at The Landings in Fort Myers, Florida, Graf is looking to become a mentor in her own right after learning from so many. As a graduate of the Professional Tennis Management (PTM) program at Methodist University, and with three internships under her belt, one for each summer through her collegiate years, Graf believed, she was well prepared for the industry. That was until she realized that member relations, not teaching, is at the heart of our industry. Those internships at the clubs, she says, were crucial to her development just as much as her work in the classroom and understanding stringing techniques. Standards and character are what Isabella looks for when hiring. She realized early in her career that these were the two traits required of a leader in the hospitality business, and through her own self-reflection and discipline, raised the bar for herself, personally. And now, she looks to these traits when raising the bar for a racquets program and while hiring to fill positions to bring that program to a "best-in-class" status. Graf is going places and understands the industry far better than many of her more senior colleagues. Listen in as she explains how she looks to be a mentor in her own way, not just to other female teaching professionals, but to all in the business of member relations.

A Morning News Update That Takes Into Account The News Stories You Deem 'Highly Conversational' Today's Sponsor: Resume Solutionhttp://thisistheconversationproject.com/resumesolution Today's Rundown:Rebel Moon's Rotten Tomatoes Score Debut Sets A New Zack Snyder Recordhttps://screenrant.com/rebel-moon-movie-rotten-tomatoes-score-zack-snyder-comparison/ Twitch rescinds policy that allowed ‘artistic nudity'https://news.yahoo.com/twitch-rescinds-policy-that-allowed-artistic-nudity-171140189.html Hungary blocks €50bn of EU funding for Ukrainehttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-67724357 Former Mississippi House candidate charged after Satanic Temple display is destroyed at Iowa Capitolhttps://apnews.com/article/satanic-temple-display-vandalized-iowa-capitol-199fb41983a3f3a390b7be370214bb64 Methodist University ends 4 majors, lays off faculty, staff to cut costshttps://abc11.com/methodist-university-layoffs-ending-majors-fine-arts/14184716/ Matthew Perry's Cause of Death Revealed as ‘Acute Effects of Ketamine'https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/matthew-perry-cause-of-death-ketamine-1235772053/ Mayim Bialik says she's out as a host of TV quiz show ‘Jeopardy!'https://apnews.com/article/mayim-bialik-jeopardy-host-545613a84a54c23d07da4a9f665172dd Deja Taylor, mother of 6-year-old who shot Virginia teacher Abby Zwerner, gets 2 years in prison for child neglecthttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/deja-taylor-sentenced-mother-6-year-old-shot-virginia-teacher-abby-zwerner-child-neglect/ Quaker Oats recalls granola bars, cereals over salmonella riskhttps://www.foxbusiness.com/retail/quaker-oats-recalls-granola-bars-cereals-salmonella-risk Reporter Asks Chargers Coach Who's Down 42-0 at Halftime, ‘How Do You Describe the Performance of Your Team?'https://www.mediaite.com/sports/reporter-asks-chargers-coach-whos-down-42-0-at-halftime-how-do-you-describe-the-performance-of-your-team/ Website: http://thisistheconversationproject.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/thisistheconversationproject Twitter: http://twitter.com/th_conversation TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@theconversationproject YouTube: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtube Podcast: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/podcasts #yournewssidepiece #coffeechat #morningnews ONE DAY OLDER ON DECEMBER 18:Brad Pitt (60)Stone Cold Steve Austin (59)Billie Eilish (22) WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:1865: The Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified by Georgia, fulfilling the two-thirds requirement for ratification, and banning slavery in the United States.1997: Comedian Chris Farley was found dead in his Chicago apartment. He was 33 years old.2019: The US House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Bake Cookies Dayhttps://www.holidaycalendar.io/holiday/bake-cookies-day#:~:text=When%20is%20Bake%20Cookies%20Day,on%20December%2018%20every%20year.

Susan Bartz Herrick, MFA, EdD., is a retired professor at UNC-Fayetteville, St. Andrews University, and Methodist University. Early in her career, she was a Community Liaison Specialist at HCA Cumberland Psychiatric Hospital and Treatment Center, giving seminars on Mental Health Disorders and Addiction. Susan Herrick's memoir follows the story of her beloved and only son, Luke, through his struggle with opioid addiction, recovery and sobriety, and untimely and heartbreaking death. Luke suffered a near-fatal car accident that left him partially paralyzed and addicted to Oxycontin, the very drug that helped save his life.  Susan turned to the streets to obtain Suboxone, a legal but medically restricted opioid blocker, in an attempt to save her son's life. Remembering this, she writes, “The day I became my son's drug dealer, we both died, in a way.” This poignant and compelling memoir exposes the rampant prescribing of Oxycontin, upwards of 600mg daily in cases like Luke's, and the role overprescribing plays in the disease of Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Through Luke's story, Herrick addresses failed public policies, misguided medical practices, societal stigmas, and enabling tendencies of loved ones that hinder recovery for those afflicted with SUD. HELP SUPPORT OUR FIGHT AGAINST ADDICTION. DONATE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/theaddictionpodcast273   PART OF THE GOOD NEWS PODCAST NETWORK. AUDIO VERSIONS OF ALL OUR EPISODES: https://theaddictionpodcast.com CONTACT US: The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return theaddictionpodcast@yahoo.com Intro and Outro music by: Decisions by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100756 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

In the spring, two technology-focused accounting educators wrote an article about ChatGPT's ability to answer hypothetical client questions. Now, they're joining the JofA podcast to look into the future of generative AI. Mfon Akpan, CGMA, DBA, an assistant professor of accounting at Methodist University, and Scott Dell, CPA, DBA, an assistant professor of accounting at Francis Marion University, explain why CPAs and other professionals can be left behind professionally if they don't spend time learning about tools such as ChatGPT. They talk about productivity gains, the competitive divide that could develop, and how, in the short term, more training is needed to fully harness generative AI. Akpan and Dell also note that although the power of generative AI tools is exciting, these tools are far from perfect. In particular, accuracy remains a concern. Editor's note: The interview was recorded in August. What you'll learn from this episode: How Akpan and Dell got to know each other. A forecast of how generative AI will look in 2024. Some of the other tools competing with ChatGPT. Akpan's “aha moment” when giving a recent presentation. Why Dell said — twice — “the sky's the limit” with AI tools.

What do you do if your opponents are only hitting to the lower rated player? What are some tactics for playing against higher level players? Francie Barragan is here to give advice for playing combo or across different levels!Francie played college tennis for NC State and was the Assistant Coach for NC State after graduating. She was the Head Coach at Methodist University, the Director of Professional Tennis Management at Methodist University, the Director of Tennis at MacGregor Downs Country Club, and is a PTR & USPTA certified pro. She is currently the USTA Southern Manager of Coach Development and Training and the Tennis Service Representative for North Carolina.She was inducted into Methodist University Athletics Hall of Fame, the Fayetteville, NC Sports Club Hall of Fame, named PTR Pro of year for NC, and received the USTA NC Lifetime Achievement award. Tennis is booming and needs more coaches! If you would like to learn to coach you can contact Francie at Barragan@sta.usta.com. We are excited to team up with Michelle from Tennis Warehouse and her "Talk Tennis" podcast to bring you a "TW Tip of the Week!" Use the code SECONDSERVE to get $20 off clearance apparel when you spend $100 or more.SwingVision is the A.I. tennis app that brings you pro-quality shot tracking, video analysis, and line calling on any court, using just your iPhone! Please use our referral link for SwingVision, to save and level up your

Do you ever have trouble playing people that hit with less pace? Why is it so difficult to play against lower rated players? Francie Barragan is here to give advice for playing combo or across different levels!Francie played college tennis for NC State and was the Assistant Coach for NC State after graduating. She was the Head Coach at Methodist University, the Director of Professional Tennis Management at Methodist University, the Director of Tennis at MacGregor Downs Country Club, and is a PTR & USPTA certified pro. She is currently the USTA Southern Manager of Coach Development and Training and the Tennis Service Representative for North Carolina.She was inducted into Methodist University Athletics Hall of Fame, the Fayetteville, NC Sports Club Hall of Fame, named PTR Pro of year for NC, and received the USTA NC Lifetime Achievement award. Tennis is booming and needs more coaches! If you would like to learn to coach you can contact Francie at Barragan@sta.usta.com. We are excited to team up with Michelle from Tennis Warehouse and her "Talk Tennis" podcast to bring you a "TW Tip of the Week!" Use the code SECONDSERVE to get $20 off clearance apparel when you spend $100 or more.SwingVision is the A.I. tennis app that brings you pro-quality shot tracking, video analysis, and line calling on any court, using just your iPhone! Please use our referral link for SwingVision, to save and level up your

Dive into the fast-paced and exciting world of artificial intelligence with our podcast series! Join our expert guests, Dr. Mfon Akpan and Dr. Scott Dell, as they unravel the mysteries of AI, explore the cutting-edge developments in language models like ChatGPT, and discuss the massive impact of these technologies on industries like accounting. From the thrilling acceleration of AI adaptation to ethical concerns and security implications, this podcast explores it all. Tune in to stay at the forefront of one of the hottest topics in technology today!Connect with our speakers:Dr. Mfon Akpan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmfonakpan/Dr. Scott Dell -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/drscottcpa/SF Magazine Article by our speakersFull Episode Transcript:Adam:            Welcome to Count Me In. I'm your host, Adam Larson, and today we're diving deep into the world of AI. A subject that has been making waves across industries. Transforming the way we work, communicate, and think. With me are our esteemed guests; Dr. Mfon Akpan, Assistant Professor of Accounting at Methodist University. And Dr. Scott Dell, Assistant Professor of Accounting at Francis Marion University. They bring a wealth of knowledge and insights into AI's history, its current impact, and what's on the horizon.  We'll discuss everything from AI's phenomenal growth; to its applications, ethics, security concerns, and much more. So buckle up and let's embark on this fascinating journey into the digital revolution. Adam:            Mfon and Scott, thank you so much for coming on the podcast. We're really excited we're going to be talking about AI and ChatGPT, and all that comes underneath that. And we're really excited to have this because this is a very hot topic, and people are talking about it. You see articles about it every day. You see updates, you see leaders writing letters saying, "Let's stop all AI for six months." Et cetera. Maybe we could just start at a high level. What is AI? What are these chat bots? What are these things doing for us? Scott:              Amazing tool, and thank you for having us. It's a pleasure to be here and to share. I'll kick things off, Mfon, if it's all right. This artificial intelligence has been around for over 60 years. So you say, "Wait a minute, why is it so new?" Well, what's new is the capabilities because of the computing power we now have. And the tool is amazing; it is changing life as we know it. We haven't seen the likes of this since the printing press. It's an environment that can really do things, change work, augment work, replace work, but makes things better. Your thoughts, Mfon? Mfon:             Yes, and I think some of the excitement around it is that we haven't seen this type of growth, in a platform as well. So you think about it was released, November 30th 2022. Five days, the platform got a million users. So you think about in 2010, it took Instagram two and a half months to get to a million users. So there's a lot of excitement, and then there's a lot of acceleration and speed around the platform, as well. Scott:              As a follow up to that, 100 million users mark was reached in two months. Compared to TikTok, I think, it was nine months to get that far, that fast. So it has been an amazing adaptation of the technology. Adam:            So maybe we can talk a little bit about how does it work. And, then, from there, maybe, talk about what benefits it may have for the accounting profession as a whole. Mfon:             Well, it's a language model, so it has an interface. So you're able to go to the platform, you go to the website, and you're able to ask it questions, or you can copy and paste information and ask it to do things. So from the profession side, if you're asking it to solve problems. You can ask it to solve a problem, or you can have it write an email, write a letter, it can produce content for you. Scott:              And as Mfon mentioned, it is an LLM, one of those three-letter acronyms, a large language model. But what it does is it projects words. So it looks at the previous word and it says, "Mm, what would the next logical word be?"                          Which, sometimes, if you've ever played the game of telephone, as a kid, sometimes, you get to the end of that line and nothing resembles how it started out. And that sometimes happens, as well, with the ChatGPT and GPT-4 environment. Because it is projecting with probabilities, "Yep, I think this is the next word." And sometimes it's dead wrong. It's called hallucinating, it's the actual technical term. Mfon:             It does hallucinate. But what's so fascinating when you use it, it is projecting. But I guess it feels like you get the impression that it's thinking, even though it's not thinking. So you can ask it questions and it will give you answers, so there's that interaction. But it is projecting and it does, sometimes, hallucinate, or make up answers, give you false information.  Scott:              And the fear I really have, in the hands of professionals, we can, probably, take a look and say, "Oh, this isn't quite right. This is illogical." But for a novice, and for newbies like our students, they will look at this and say, "The English is so good. It just flows so, logically, it must be right." And it's not, although, often enough it is right. So there's a balance. Adam:            Yes, so talking about people using it. Obviously corporations, people within corporations, within organizations, are using it. Within the accounting profession are using it, and people are having to create policies. There are new workarounds coming out there. People are saying, "Okay, you can use this, but you can use it for that." I saw one example, where somebody put in a fake balance sheet and said, "Analyze this for me." And it gave a really interesting analysis. Then, you have to worry, "Oh, am I putting somebody's data into this thing?" And you have to worry about those things. And, so, how can this tool be used for management accounting? In the accounting space, obviously, without giving away too much personal data? Scott:              Security consciousness is we need to be there. I mean, you're hearing about the deepfakes. I just heard about a scandal in Hong Kong, a banker that sent millions of dollars, based on what sounded like the voice of the person, the CEO, that was asking for the money, and millions were lost.  So there are a lot of nefarious uses out there. But there are a lot of positive uses, and using it in the business environment. I mean, there are a number of businesses that have banned it as well. School systems that have banned it. But there's a lot of fear in the air. I think there's more hope than fear, though, and more opportunity. Mfon:             Yes, there is more opportunity. And from an interview that I read with Ilya Sutskever, I hope I'm saying his name correctly, he's the chief scientist at OpenAI. From what he was explaining, they consider their value with the platform is the reliability.So there's a focus on updating and moving the platform to become more and more reliable, as far as the output. And he was explaining, if you look at the jump from the 3.5 to the 4.0 version, you see that there's a movement towards this reliability.  On the other side, if you watch the interview with Sundar Pichai, from Google, when he talked about Bard, similar, well, I shouldn't say similar, he called it guardrails. So they're releasing Bard and they have it out there, so that they're testing it. So it's twofold, they're getting the public used to the technology and, at the same time, they're testing it so they can slowly release it and put in, as he called it, guardrails, with the technology. As they further release it and develop it. So I think all of this is in mind, as it moves forward. Scott:              And we started off with the pace of adaptation of this tool. The pace that we are needing to adjust to it is also very quickly. And, Adam, you brought up a great point about security concerns. Putting in somebody's private data, PII stuff. You're looking at it and saying, "Wait a minute, is this recording me? Is it going to take it? Is it going to repackage it and spit it back out to somebody else?" And the short answer is it very well could be. We do have the rightful fear, but we're all getting used to this. It just has been such a rapid ramp up and the guardrails do need to be in place, and everybody's concerned about that.  But take for example, if you wanted to get scammed and you're saying, "Okay, we're going phishing. Give me a phishing email that's going to be effective with this kind of tone or whatever else." And now there are guardrails in the place to hold you back and saying, "We're not going to do that." Then you say, "But I'm an educator, and I want an example of a phishing email so I can demonstrate for my students that this is not the right thing to do, but look how powerful it can be." And that also used to trip up the AI and say, "Oh, okay, yes, let me give you an example." And there's ways around it, and all kinds of folks are trying to get into this, we'll call it the black box, and take advantage. It doesn't take very many bad players. But most of the folks are good players that are using it to their advantage, in the workplace.  But we mentioned earlier a number of companies, folks like JP Morgan, and Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, that have banned it for internal use, and there must be a reason as well. The banks, I can see where they'd be real concerned about their security. Adam:            Mh-hmm, yes, I've been reading, too, that there's a lot of concern about privacy of data. And even when I've talked to folks, internally, at our organization, are like "Oh, can we use it?" "Well, just be careful what you put in there." "Okay, well, can we have some more guardrails around what I'm supposed to put in there?" Because when you're using these tools, it's all about asking the right questions. And if you don't know how to ask the right questions. Soon enough, we'll see courses out there saying, "How to ask the right questions to ChatGPT." Scott:              I actually talk about that; it's called prompt engineering. Six months ago, we didn't even realize it existed, even though it did exist at that time. But right now there are so many new job opportunities in this prompt engineering. How you ask the questions. I used to call this a Google on steroids. I've had to change my tune because Google, you just do a quick ask. And yes, you can get away with that in ChatGPT and GPT-4. But really, you really want to set the stage, tell it what you want. The format you want it out, the tone you want it to project. You really have to have a pretty well developed question, and there are some methodologies to do that, to properly ask a prompt. Mfon:             Yes, it's a good point. And if you think about it, with this chat bot technology, it's still in the infrastructure phase. So you think about companies, they're still working on the whole infrastructure and, to some extent, they're building it while it's flying, if you think about that. And eventually it'll reach a point where we'll get to the application phase.  But a lot of this, in my opinion, is moving way faster than we've seen before. So it's not new, but it's faster than before. So I try to think about if you think about social networks, social media because they compare, like Scott was saying, reach a 100 million monthly active users, or MAU, that's one of the metrics for social media. You think about 2002, there was Friendster. I don't know if anybody remembers Friendster.  Scott:              We actually do. Adam:            2003, Myspace, and that had 25 million users, and that was one of the top websites out there, at that time. And, then, Facebook comes along, Twitter, and then now you've got TikTok, a billion monthly active users. And, I think, Facebook is at 1.9, or something like that, billion monthly. So if you look at it in that way, it's still moving. But this isn't happening from 2002 to the 2020s. This is happening, really, if you look at it, in months. We've seen a lot of exponential growth. Scott:              Yes, the modern AI, as we know it, as we see it, is still in its infancy. And there's been discussion something about AGI, and you're talking about Artificial General Intelligence. Which is the level of where it's going to be in, who knows, six months, two years, five years, 10 years. I mean, GPT-2 was released back in 2019, then we had GPT-3 in 2021. So it has been ramping up. But, well, just wait till this stuff hits adolescents. We think our kids are off the guardrails, let's watch out for ChatGPT, and GPT-4, and GPT-5 eventually to come. Even though they put the brakes a little bit, they're slowing that down. Mfon:             Or another platform or that'll rise up. Adam:            Yes, I was just going to say that. You mentioned Myspace and then it was taken over by Facebook. Chat GPT is the big one now. I mean, I remember Myspace, I had a Myspace page, and then Facebook, I was like, "What's Facebook? What's this new thing?" And everybody gets the Facebook page. And, then, you forget about Myspace because it's no longer the relevant platform. And, then, you talk to kids, nowadays, you say Facebook. They're like, "What's Facebook? I'm using…" whatever the platform they're using. So there's always a newer platform that's going to come along.  And I think the other thing to remember, too, is ChatGPT, like you said, it's in a beta. It's not even fully out, but yet people are using it like it's fully there. And you have to remember those guardrails and, maybe, we can talk a little bit. How can companies use this within their organization, in a safe way? Because, obviously, you don't want to do too major stuff, but you can also utilize it for helping in some ways, too. Scott:              Well, as previously mentioned, we started saying you got to be careful and we need to educate. The same way we need to educate, "Don't click on that attachment on that email." Because it might open something up that's going to do something and cause a ransomware to be loaded, or whatever it might be. We need to educate and train our folks to say, "Well, how do we properly and effectively use this stuff?" Because you can go off the deep end and can go any direction.  And I mentioned, earlier, that as a professional, you can use this stuff and you can acknowledge, "Okay, wait a minute, this is nonsense, or this is really good." It can augment what you're doing. If you know what you're doing, that's the best use to let it help you do what you do best, and you can ask it those questions. You can complement where you're going. If you're new and you're trying to figure out how to use this stuff, you, again, need to have that back- Mfon:             Yes, to piggyback on that, I think, at this moment, and you have to be careful to say, at this moment, with this March 23rd version of GPT-4. If you're a practitioner, you're using it, it can make you better if you have that skill set. So it has the possibility to make you more efficient. Now, if you're not in the profession. So if you're not an accountant and you're looking to use it to do accounting, it can have the opposite effect. But what is happening, if they continue, with their focus on reliability, that gap is going to get narrower. It's going to get smaller, but it's not going to disappear.  Scott:              And you were asking about effective use of this, as a professional. The idea that you need to understand the field, to be able to ask the right questions. To be an effective learner, you have to be an effective questioner. To be an effective questioner will help you go far in any direction you want. If you're just going to trust blindly, it's not going to be effective for you. Mfon:             And from a business side, we're going to see more companies partnering with OpenAI. So Chegg has partnered with ChatGPT to create CheggMate. Bloomberg has created their Bloomberg GPT. So we'll see more and more of these applications or partnerships, with GPT and other platforms. Again, moving from that infrastructure phase to more of an application phase. Adam:            Yes, there seems to be an infinite waitlist for those who are trying to partner with them. If you try to say, "I want some sort of partnership, I'll work with it."  They say, "Well, we've got you on a list and we'll get back to you when we can." They're not even giving a time period now, which is really interesting. Scott:              Although you hear about the majors-Adam:            The majors, of course. Scott:              You hear about the Metas of the world. You hear about the Alphabets of the world, the Microsofts of the world, the OpenAIs of the world. But there are hundreds of other artificial intelligent applications out there. From music generators, to video generators, to rewriting, and tools, that there's a lot of NVC, there's a lot of venture capital money that's going towards these. It feels like the .com boom. If you were in 1998 and you had the .com in your name, toys.com or china.com, people threw money at you. Now you've got .ai, people are throwing money at you. Some of them are going to stick and some of them are pretty powerful. I've used a variety of these tools, and they're impressive and they can do some amazing things. Adam:            I mean, just thinking of the example of that picture of the Pope, in that white puffy jacket, that went around, and everybody thought was real. And then they're like, "Wait, that was created by AI." And it fooled so many people. News outlets were reporting on it, that it was this great picture. Scott:              That's right. Adam:            So I want to circle back to what you were saying, Scott, about novices and people just learning. And to be a great learner, you have to be a great questioner. And, so, this makes me think about accounting education and people in schools. And I know that ChatGPT had created another tool for professors to use, to check in against plagiarism and stuff like that.                         But how can this be used in an accounting education? Because the people, the kids, that are coming up, they're more tech savvy than folks who are older, and they're going to continue to be more and more savvy. But how can we best use this as we train up the next generation? Scott:              Well, I'll tell you, this is not only changing the world of work, it's also changing the world of education. We need to change as educators. We need to level up. We keep talking about critical thinking. That critical thinking is a powerful environment that we need to help our students take advantage of. But it's even more important now with the use of these AI tools. Because when they ask a question, well, students, and I hate to stereotype any student, but they don't have the bandwidth nor the base of knowledge that the experts and the professionals have. So they're going to take a look at some of this technology and trust it a little more blindly than you or I would, probably, like.  So they are exposed to it, they are using it. I've surveyed three classes recently. One over three quarters were using it. Another about half, a little over a half we're using it. And a third under a quarter we're using it. Which means they're using it. The key is, are faculty using it? Are the educators using it? And when we do, we realize they're going to take home exam and they're going to play with it, look at it, and say, "Oh, great, I get the answer." But I will share, I've done two exams, I call them "You're the auditor exams." And I actually ask a question, multiple choice. I give it the AI answer that ChatGPT generated, and then I give it three alternatives. So this is the new multiple choice format. So what was the result? Randomly, these two exams, it was about 52% that ChatGPT was right. So 20 out of 39 right, 19 out of 39 wrong.  I told my students, "You want to get a 50 on this exam, just circle A for every one of these answers and you're halfway there. But if you want to get a better grade. You're probably going to want to really do the problem, do the question, and evaluate for yourself." But they have access to the post of ChatGPT. We need to embrace that, and use that, and apply that to teach them how the rights and the wrongs, the ethical use of this tool. Mfon:             Definitely it is a challenge because you think about we're training students to go into the workforce. Definitely the workforce wants more efficient and productive workers, and this tool can definitely provide that or facilitate that. So you want to expose students to it because, eventually, the workforce is going to demand it, for greater output. So that's the big challenge. And I think the other challenge educators have been facing, is it's been changing so much. And we're getting a little breather right now, between the 4.0 and the GPT-5. Because you think about it, we had the rollout of the 3.5, then the 3.5 Plus, then the 4.0. And really, there was a big jump between the very first rollout in November 30th, the 3.5, to the 4.0, today, and we have to maneuver and adjust. So we can, at least, set some sort of baseline, right now, to catch up. Adam:            I'm in the field of education, adult education, as well, and it's interesting when I talk to colleagues. I was talking to a colleague of mine and he said, "Well, yes, I was doing a three-day seminar for the internal organization and I used ChatGPT to create my beginning starting point, and then I adjusted it from there."                         So, like you said, Scott, educators need to really jump on this. Because it could be people who are professionals can utilize it to say, "Hey, I'm going to create an outline using ChatGPT if I can put all this material in there." But then if all of us, professionals, start to do that, are we losing the ability to create these things on our own. Scott:              Well, two factors, one is in the career space. Mfon brought a great point on employers are expecting you to have this skill.  Adam:            Yes. Scott:              I saw a survey that over 90% of employers want to see that as a tool you've used, experienced, and have some knowledge of, even more so than blockchain these days. But the other side is being able to apply, and as you were just talking about, the tools, you can use it for so many things. You can use it to summarize; "Here is my LinkedIn URL, give me a summary of who I'm going to be talking to." "Here's an article; I don't have time to read this six pages. Give me a summary of what this is all about." And you can use those things, and it's, usually, pretty good and pretty accurate in reflecting that. And then you say, "Give me the ten-top points, in bullet points." Then go ahead, "I need to write my own blog, and my own post. I need to set up, give me a two-week schedule to implement this program, which is going to include these steps." Or, "First of all, tell me the steps. Then make me a two-week schedule or a 30-day schedule." "I'm on a diet, I'm traveling, give me a tour. How about some restaurants?" Back to the hallucination, though, it gets names wrong. I actually made a list of the 50 CPA associations, across the country. The societies' CPAs, I said, "Give me the executive director, their email, their address, their phone, and their abbreviation." It got every executive director, or CEO, wrong. It got every email address for those CEOs, obviously, wrong. It made them up. It made up names, but it sounds so good. I looked at it and said, "Oh, this is cool."  And then I realized, "But South Carolina, and Massachusetts, Wisconsin, I know these guys. I've never heard of these people, who the heck are they?" And the same thing for education journal articles. Book titles, it makes up book names, like, "Give me a list of the top 25 books in the career space." If I'm looking for this kind of role. And it gave me 15 or 20 that were actually pretty good and pretty well recognized, and three or four, I said, "I've never heard of these." And the reason was they didn't exist. So you look at that and start saying, "Okay, it's got good stuff, but it's got a balance." Mfon:             Yes, but I think as that reliability and the focus on that on ending that hallucination, as far as the education portion. There's going to be way more value and emphasis on critical thinking and the problem solving skills, and not using that as... So I think it'll shift even more. Scott:              The only constant is change, and you're right about that. Those exams that I told had a roughly 46%, 52%, depending on the exam, was a 3.5. Jumping to 4.0, we're over 80%. So it's improving, too.  I discovered this in December I said, "Okay, I've got an exam, let me play with it and see what it does. The first five out of six questions, it got right. And I said, "Oh, my students are going to cheat like mag dogs, and I can't give a take home exam ever again." But the next six out of seven questions, it got wrong. And then I was more worried because, again, I know how trusting students can be when they look at the logical, the good English, the nice flow, and then get a wrong answer. But they would trust it because of the proper English and the flow. Adam:            So that's a great example of how you can incorporate it into your classroom. Are there other ways you can integrate that or similar tools into the classroom, as you were building this? Scott:              I'm using it daily, in terms of asking a question for the day kind of thing, and that response, I actually, grade it. I discuss it with my students, and then they grade it. And in three different classes, in the same day, once I got a B+ for one, I got a D for another, and I got a CC+ on a third. So I'm an academic, I'll grade them.  Then we show what was wrong, what the shortcomings are. But every time you get a different answer, and it's not always improving. It's not stepping up to say, okay, this first time, I asked it this, next time that, it depends on the word choices. We're going back to the beginning. "Ah, this word sounds good after the next word." And that's the flow.  I once asked it the question, "So when did the dragons defeat the Roman Empire?" And it said, "In 650 BCE, king so and so and the dragons defeated the Roman Empire. But 200 years later, the Romans fought back and were restored to order." Whatever it was. I couldn't get that answer again, by the way. I've been in there since, trying to ask the same or similar question. And it says, "But dragons are mythical creatures, they don't exist." So it does learn, but it also can give you some pretty far-out answers.  Mfon:             Yes, it does, and as educators, we need to expose our students to it, talk about it. We can't really bury our heads in the sand and pretend like, "You know what, this isn't here, it's not coming." They are using it, and it's important to at least understand how they're using it. Understand what type of access they have to it.  Because I survey my students; I have some students who have the free version, and they've tried it a few times. I have other students that have the paid version and they are using it every day, diligently, and they let me know. So it's important to understand that and get a gauge on it, and then dive into it and use it because it's not going away. It is not going to go away. Scott:              And it really starts back at secondary education. I mean, the State of New York has banned it. Can't have it on the Chromebooks, can't access it. The City of Baltimore looking at it saying "No, can't do it." The City of Seattle.  But what's that telling our students? And what's that telling our environment? And what's that going to do for graduates? When the employers are saying, "We want folks with experience, even if they're not college graduates, even high school graduates. We want them to have some experience." So the haves and the have not barrier is going to get wider because students that can't get it on their school computer can go home, "Mom or dad can I use your computer for school?" Who's going to deny them? But the students, I'll call the have nots, that don't have a parent with Internet access or a computer, and are stuck with their school computer, now they can't access it. So what happens at graduation? We have the haves that played with it, used it, even though they banned it. And the have nots that don't have that skill set or level, or they both go to college and, again, there's that still gap coming into college. So our work's cut out for us. But Mfon is so right about not being able to bury our head in the sand. We need to embrace it, use it, apply it, and help our students do the same. Mfon:             And that's a good point, because with more penetration of ChatGPT and other platforms like it, there will be that, I guess, you can call it the AI gap. So you'll start to see there'll be a gap between those who are using it or have exposure to it, and those who do not. Scott:              I'll quote you on that AI gap, for certain. Adam:            I was reading an article, I saw an article yesterday, I think, it was on CNBC or one of those things they got. Somebody was quoting it and linked to it, and it was listing this very large number of organizations, that are starting to look for ChatGPT as experience on resumes even now. And it's not just saying, "I know about ChatGPT." But what can you do with it? And being able to express what you can do with it on your resume, that's a game changer right there. Scott:              There are a lot of HR folks fearing and saying, "Well, if they use it to write a cover letter, how can I tell if they used it?" Well, actually, if they use it, more power to them. They're, actually, applying the technology to something. And then they say, "Well, we can't differentiate." Well, maybe you don't want to because everyone's going to be able to have great cover letters. Now we got to look deep at something different. Maybe content, maybe certifications, maybe the ability to understand and integrate. But that prompt engineering is alive and well, and we really need to embrace that, too. Adam:            So, as we're wrapping up the conversation, as we look to the future. What can we do as practitioners in the space? We've talked a lot about educators. What can we do, as we move forward? And what are some steps we could take as takeaways? Mfon:             I would say the, big one, as a practitioner, get comfortable with being uncomfortable. And you have to have that life-long learning mindset, at this point. And dive in and use the technology as much as you can, and learn as much as you can about it because it's changing, it's growing. You've got ChatGPT, you've got Google's Bard, which is developing. You've got Caktus AI. So you have so many of these various platforms, and they're going to be more and more widely adopted. So understanding how they work, and where they're going, and how they apply to your practice, I think is very important. Scott:              And most of us have been using AI whether we realize it or not. You look at Alexa, you look at Siri, and you look at Netflix, they've been using AI for a while, that means we've been using it for a while. But I, wholeheartedly, agree that we need to embrace it. Because, frankly, our clients and customers are going to be using it. Our staffs are going to be using it. Our kids are going to be using it. Owners need to be using it. We need to get comfortable with it, appreciate it, and take advantage of what it can do, it can magnify. It's just like RPA, Robotic Process Automation, it can take a three-week process and complete it in two hours, cool stuff. But so can AI.  Mfon:             Yes, and if you think about it, if you have a business and your competitor is doing more with less, they can outpace you, potentially. Scott:              And I want to clarify the job challenge. There was a study, out there, that said 85 million jobs will be eliminated, The World Economic Forum, put that out, by 2025. And they said 97 million will be created. To me, that's a net gain of 12 million. And think of the profession 100 years ago, we had 30 accountants for a 100-person company. Then we had ten accountants for a 100-person company. Now we have one and a half or two accountants for a 100-person company. Does that mean we have a bunch of out of work, unemployed accountants? Well, last I heard, there was a shortage. So there really is a need. But it gives an opportunity for accountants to do higher level stuff. To enter the C-suite, to be able to help make decisions and in process.So learn the tools, take advantage of the tools. And, as we said before, it's a springboard for a lot of opportunities. Adam:            It definitely is. And I know we could keep talking about this for a long time. But I'm going to promise our listeners that I'll have these two guys back on, in the future. Because I know, probably, a year from now, six months from now, this conversation will be completely different. And, so, if they're willing, we'll do that. Thank you both for coming on today. It's been a great conversation. Mfon:             Absolutely, thank you for having us. Scott:              It's been an honor. Much appreciated.  Announcer:    This has been Count Me In, IMA's podcast. Providing you with the latest perspectives of thought leaders from the accounting and finance profession. If you like what you heard, and you'd like to be counted in, for more relevant accounting and finance education, visit IMA's website at www.imanet.org.

https://youtu.be/yM59xbCeJrk Mfon Akpan is an assistant professor of accounting at Methodist University. He is also an expert on ChatGPT and the host of the Understanding Accounting YouTube channel. We discuss using AI language models in business, how to ask smart questions on ChatGPT, and ways ChatGPT can supercharge your small business growth.  --- Supercharge Your Expertise Using ChatGPT with Mfon Akpan Our guest is Mfon Akpan, who is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at Methodist University in North Carolina, and he is also most recently an expert on ChatGPT. Mfon, welcome to the show. Thank you, Steve. It's my pleasure. I'm really excited to be here. So I don't know if you're the first guest who is returning to the show or maybe one of two guests. I think you may be the first one, actually, to return to the show. So that's pretty special. I don't do that all the time, but because you are into ChatGPT so much, which is such a hot topic, plus your YouTube channel is exploding, I thought I'd bring you on and kind of pick your brains again. Oh, well, thank you. I'm glad to be here. I think you were with us a couple of years ago when the show was still relatively, maybe more than two years, maybe two and a half years ago. So anyway, so the last time we spoke since the last time your YouTube channel has been taking off in a big way. So tell me how did you get to start the YouTube channel and how have you made it a success? Well, I initially started the YouTube channel, wow, way back. I can't even tell you when, but it was initially started to provide videos for my classes. And that's really the main purpose of the YouTube channel is to provide content for students and I started out just working out problems. Which you can imagine, not too many people are interested in looking at problems being worked out in Excel spreadsheets. And then really what started getting things going was collaboration. That's really, really when things started happening, I started collaborating with other YouTube creators. And actually, well, actually, to lead up to it, when I was working at SCAD in Savannah, Georgia, I started around the pandemic. So I guess this is another pandemic story. pandemic, I had quite a few, well all my courses were online and I would consistently make videos on different topics that were happening in business. And one of those videos where I talked about NFT music being released on as an NFT, and that video did very well and it caught the attention of a crypto youtuber and then he wanted to so that started relationship we started doing a collaboration of videos and that led to more collaborations and then from there it started picking up so I say the big key is collaborating and from that point I started consistently posting. You know, at this point I post twice a week. I also started podcasting so I do the audio from the from the videos I post that as well. So just really getting the content out there. But I think the big thing is collaboration and consistency with the posting and what happens. And what I've seen is the more you do it, the better you get. I think that's one of the key things. So the more that I've been doing it, the better I've been getting at it, the more efficient I've been getting at it, and the more I'm able to put into it and put out higher quality content.  The more you do it, the better you get.Share on X So it's over the content and becoming a master of the craft, so to say. And you have been becoming the master of another craft, which is ChatGPT. It is really going mainstream now. This morning I want to ask a question and I didn't work because there were so many people using it. So for those of you not familiar with ChatGPT, it's an AI, I don't know what even to call it, an AI engine that is basically helping people get answers in a human, you know, in a way as if you ask the question to a human. So you get actually full sentences. You've got a contextual answer and you can then ask fo...

This episode features some great insight about playing golf at the DIII level and how that may just be the perfect fit for you! Kelsie Warren joins me to discuss her experience as the former head women's coach at Washington & Lee and now the head women's coach at her own alma mater, Methodist University. Methodist offers the rare opportunity to both play college golf and pursue your PGM degree. But don't disregard the level of golf that is played at Methodist as they have won the DIII National Championship 25 times since 1986.

Coach Carla McKenzie is one of the nicest and kindest people I know in the tennis world with a passion for helping others and a gift for coaching. She is the Director of Tennis at The Shore and Country Club which has an incredible membership base of passionate tennis players and Carla has been instrumental in growing the program by 300% since her arrival. She has had wonderful mentors along her journey (whom she credits in this episode). Carla is clear on her coaching philosophy, what makes a great coach and leader, and what she looks for when recruiting tennis coaches. She is a self-confessed "educational junkie" who was recognized as the Profesional Tennis Registry (PTR) Coach Developer of the Year in 2019. She believes that a great coach is passionate, a great listener, and can adapt especially when they are under pressure. As a leader, Carla would never ask her team to do something that she is not prepared to do herself. We hope you enjoy this episode. Some of the highlights include; 2.13: Best coaching moment: Mentoring a young coach - build your empathy skills and find out what motivates and drives your coaches. What can you learn from your students? 4.21: Worst coaching moment: First coaching experience - "I need mentoring and coach education NOW!" 6.12: Sliding Doors: Gradual steps where one job leads to another over time. 8.12: When a high school tennis school sees you pitching in a little league baseball game and you start playing tennis the next day! 9.06: What makes a Great Coach? (Adapt, Listener, and Passionate) Can you adapt, tweak, adjust, and modify when you are under pressure Some folks just want to be heard - turn the feedback into implementation When people can tell that you love what you do, it becomes infectious and that's when you can thrive as a team 11.55: What's working well? What situations are you facing? When you are reflecting on your coaching practice - ask these two simple questions: What went well? What can we do better tomorrow? 10.16: Conflict Resolution Formula - TFFI We Can Fly! The key is to get through the entire formula before the respondent is granted the right to reply. TFFI T – Topic This is the issue. Assume positive intent and check-in first; is this a good time or block out a time to meet. What I want to talk to you about today is… F – Facts What I have observed is, the facts are… F – Feelings This is how I feel, or this made me feel upset, this made me feel really frustrated… I – Impact Here's the impact on the team, organisation, the business… When you get through the first part of TFFI, briefly pause and take a deep breath. It's not easy to have this type of conversation and this is not an opportunity for them to respond. Remember to assume positive intent, show that you care and continue to move through the entire formula before asking them for their reflections. We Can Fly WE: WANT – This is what I want, here are the options, provide some solutions, moving forwards… CAN: CONTRIBUTE – This is where I acknowledge how I have contributed to the situation, and take responsibility for my role in the issue. Note that this is how you take responsibility and acknowledge your contribution to the situation, to really open up some healthy dialogue. FLY: FORWARDS – So moving forwards, this is what I am proposing... I would love to hear your thoughts. 19.58: Carla's high school coach had great morals, ethics, etc - shout out to: John Fry 21.11: Becoming a Coach Developer 25.36: What makes a great leader? Don't be afraid to take out the trash and go the extra mile for your staff/team. Communication Organization Integrity Honest 27.29: What forms part of your coaching philosophy? What environment do we want to create? What is our purpose? Why are you here? What can I help you with? 29.30: The most impactful education: Master of Tennis (MOT) from the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) Record yourself coaching - what do you see, hear, feel, and think? 30.35: What's next? 32.08: Advice for coaches who are unsure about the profession? 'Get to know people.' 32.53: What do you look for when recruiting coaches? (Referrals and word of mouth) plus these three qualities: 1) Do you have a history of us working together? (Know the expectations) 2) Are you a good person? Do you have a good personality? 3) Do you have a growth mindset? The Coaching Podcast is sponsored by The Sampson Agency - a talent entertainment and sports management company owned and operated by Tina Samara. Visit: www.thesampsonagency.com or email: tina@transitioncoach4athletes.com To learn more about becoming a workplace coach or advancing your coaching skills, visit: www.opendoorcoachingusa.com or email: info@emmadoyle.com.au About Carla McKenzie Carla McKenzie is the Director of Tennis at the Shore and Country Club. She is a graduate of Methodist University where she is a three-time All-American, two-time National Doubles Champion and still holds the school record for the highest percentage of wins in doubles at 93.5%. She was ranked #1 in the country for three straight years with her doubles partner Elena Blanina. In 2010, she was inducted into Methodist's Athletic Hall of Fame as an individual and again in 2016 as a Team of Distinction and was recently inducted into her high school Athletic Hall of Fame in 2022. Carla is a PTR Master Professional and 2019 PTR Coach Developer of the year. She is certified by PTR with Professional standards in 10&U, 11-17, Adult, Senior and Performance development. She's a USPTA Elite Professional, a certified RacquetFit professional and a Master Racquet Technician. She is a certified Master of Tennis Performance Specialist (MTPS) by the (International Tennis Performance Association), certified Mental Tough Specialist by the (Human Performance Institute), a Tennis Serve Specialist (Kovacs Institute,) Pickleball Certified and Coach Developer for PPR, a licensed Cardio Tennis Provider, USTA Sport Science Level 1 specialist, CPR/AED certified and has numerous leadership certificates from Harvard, Cornell and Open Door Coaching. Connect with Carla below. Website: https://carlamckenzietennis.net Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-mckenzie-mba-ptr-ppr-uspta-itpa-usrsa-6b912a42/

Mfon Akpan is an assistant professor of accounting at Methodist University. He is also an expert on ChatGPT and the host of the Understanding Accounting YouTube channel. We discuss using AI language models in business, how to ask smart questions on ChatGPT, and ways ChatGPT can supercharge your small business growth.    Time Stamps [00:00] Introduction [00:59] Mfon's journey to YouTube success  [04:30] ChatGPT and its use in business today [07:53] Steve's experience with ChatGPT [10:14] Understand that ChatGPT is not perfect  [12:56] The fast growth of AI language models [16:30] The 10 by 10 rule in technology development [20:46] How to use ChatGPT as a small business owner [24:07] The birth of the automated AI employee [27:27] The exciting and scary future of AI [30:50] How to ask smart questions on ChatGPT [32:45] Parting Thoughts    Links and Resources Steve and Greg Cleary's Book: Pinnacle: Five Principles that Take Your Business to the Top of the Mountain Work with Steve - Stevepreda.com Mfon's YouTube Channel  Mfonakpan.com Mfon's LinkedIn

This episode of EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence is brought to you by Lexipol, the experts in policy, training, wellness support and grants assistance for first responders and government leaders. To learn more, visit lexipol.com. Ginny Renkiewicz, PhD, is an assistant professor of healthcare administration in the College of Health Sciences and Human Services at Methodist University, Fayetteville North Carolina. Dr. Renkiewicz has been involved in EMS for 21 years as a credentialed paramedic, administrator and leader. Her specific research interests include defining predictors and profiling traumatic stress syndromes in EMS personnel and she recently had two papers published in the U.K. and U.S. on subjects related to her research interests. In this edition of EMS One-Stop, Rob Lawrence and Dr. Renkiewicz discuss her publications, “Secondary trauma response in emergency services systems (STRESS) project: quantifying and predicting vicarious trauma in emergency medical services personnel,” which discusses the emotional countertransference that occurs between the clinician and patient, and “Maladaptive Cognitions in EMS Professionals as a Function of the COVID-19 Pandemic,” which analyses how the coronavirus disease pandemic has profoundly affected EMS professionals. TOP QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE “I don't think we will ever go back to normal; this is kind of like 911. There was before 9/11, and there was after 9/11, and this is going to be before COVID, and after COVID.” “Vicarious trauma is emotional counter, transference; essentially, you are feeling what the patient feels when they're experiencing a traumatic event. Example being, if you had a call, for example, a stillbirth, you may for the following weeks or months have this weird aversion to children or things in which infants are involved and you may have a stress response to those situations in the same way that the patient would have.” “Post traumatic stress injury is not the only stress disorder that exists out there. It is the one that I think most frequently cited by educators and administrators, because we don't know all of the other more insidious stress disorders, of which vicarious trauma is one.” “A predictor of having vicarious trauma as an EMS professional; my hypothesis is that if your parents or whomever your caregivers are do not teach you how to appropriately and emotionally cope with anything in any situation, it becomes very difficult for you to know how to do it properly in your adult life and so you overcompensate, and so vicarious trauma occurs in that population.” EPISODE CONTENTS 1:12 – Introduction: Dr. Ginny Renkiewicz 1:55 – Ginny's academic career 3:00 – The development of research on EMS 4:50 – Paper discussion – secondary trauma response 09:00 – Education on stress disorders 11:24 – Therapy dog program 12:30 – Next steps/further work on resilience training 1530 – Maladaptive cognitions 17:20 – Getting published in the SOM Journal 19:00 – Learning, conclusions and takeaways 23:00 – The new normal 24:18 – Call to action for leaders 26:13 – NHTSA Listening Group on wellness, resilience and peer support programs 27:30 – Getting involved in research 31:00 – NAEMT Lighthouse leadership program ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ON THIS TOPIC Secondary trauma response in emergency services systems (STRESS) project: quantifying and predicting vicarious trauma in emergency medical services personnel “Maladaptive Cognitions in EMS Professionals as a Function of the COVID-19 Pandemic” ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Ginny Renkiewicz is an assistant professor of healthcare administration in the College of Health Sciences and Human Services Methodist University, Fayetteville, North Carolina. She has been involved in EMS for 21 years as a credentialed paramedic and Level II paramedic instructor. She has spent 17 years as a program director, division chair or department head and has been recognized for her contribution to the EMS profession as a Fellow of the Academy of Emergency Medical Services (FAEMS) through the National Association of EMS Physicians. She has won several national and international awards, including National EMS Educator of the Year and the global EMS10 Award for innovation in the field of EMS. She holds an Associate of Applied Science in Sign Language Interpreting degree from Wilson Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Care with a concentration in EMS management and a Master of Health Science in EMS education (both from Western Carolina University), and a Ph.D. in Health Science with a concentration in Respiratory Care from Rush University. Dr. Renkiewicz is a reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals; serves as executive director of the Foundation for Prehospital Medicine Research; and is enthusiastic about research, innovation and student mentoring. She is also the vice chair of the North Carolina Association of EMS Educators. Her specific research interests include defining predictors and profiling traumatic stress syndromes in EMS personnel. CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST Email: drginnyrenkiewicz@outlook.com Twitter: @DrKrankyPants LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ginnyrenkiewicz RATE AND REVIEW THE EMS ONESTOP PODCAST Enjoying the show? Please take a moment to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Contact the EMS One-Stop team at editor@EMS1.com to share ideas, suggestions and feedback.

A lot of attention has been going to the revival at Asbury University. However, I have witnessed many revivals in my travels in different churches for years without publicity. People are being saved, delivered, and entering into the presence of God. Perhaps the revival at Asbury made the news because it was happening in a Methodist University, which was unusual for them. But in churches that I have seen, it is not that unusual at all.   Help me continue this show - partner with me at www.icmcollege.org/donate  International College of Ministry is now enrolling at www.icmcollege.org/enroll Check out our new store at - https://self-talk-1067.myshopify.com/   Follow and subscribe to Self Talk With Dr. Ray Self at our new podcast website  - https://www.icmcollege.org/selftalk  Show host bio - Dr. Ray Self is the founder of Spirit Wind Ministries Inc. and the International College of Ministry. He holds a Doctorate in Christian Psychology and a Doctorate in Theology. He currently resides in Winter Park, Florida. He is married to Dr. Christie Self and has three sons and a daughter.  

David Abernethy is a high profile strength coach and athlete. He enjoyed nearly twenty-five years as a college athlete and Coach playing and coaching for the following schools; Methodist University 94-96, Western Carolina University 96-99, Clemson University 99-2001, Ole Miss 2001-2003, Western Kentucky University 2003-2005, Clemson University 2005-2012 and Furman University 2012-2018. David is co-founder of Tsunami Barbell, a company dedicated to increasing the strength and performance outcomes of athletes nationwide. The tsunami bar, made famous by NFL athletes, is a bendable and flexible bar that overloads and stabilizes athletes, allowing them to improve their athletic outcomes. Recently, Tsunami bar was featured being used by Nick Chubb of the Cleveland Browns. David talks with us about the Tsunami Barbell, the company, and growing up in the strength world. Checkout David and Tsunami Barbell at: https://www.tsunamibarsports.com The FreedomCast Podcast was started by a guy buying and selling fitness equipment in his backyard. In less than a year, I quit my full-time job, and started a fitness empire. I now interview unique and interesting entrepreneurs in the health and fitness industry who have built businesses around helping others become more active. It's fun, it's entertaining, it's informative, it's what fitness should be. FreedomCast is supported by Freedom Fitness Equipment, based in Charlotte, North Carolina! Check out FreedomCast Podcast with new episodes every Saturday, 12PM EST at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freedomcast-by-freedom-fitness-equipment/id1553629857?uo=4 Check out Freedom Fitness Equipment in Charlotte, NC at https://freedomfitnessequipment.com/ Follow us on Social! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freedomfitnessequipment Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedomfitnessequipment1/ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXgkvIR-5ishTlFGJgNK9tw/?sub_confirmation=1 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/freedomfitnessequipment/message

THE KELLY CARDENAS PODCAST PRESENTS Coach Shaw is in his first season at the helm of Robert Morris. Prior to RMU, he spent the six years as the head coach at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), compiling an overall record of 66-48-9 (.573). The winningest coach in program history, Shaw was named the 2016 Mountain West Conference (MWC) Coach of the Year after leading the Rebels to an overall record of 16-4-3 (.761), including a mark of 8-1-2 (.818) in the MWC. UNLV claimed its first conference championship and NCAA Tournament berth since 2007, had a 12-match unbeaten streak during the year, the longest in program history, and also established school records for points (152), goals (51) and assists (50). Prior to being named head coach at UNLV, Shaw spent the 2013 season as the head coach at Barton College in Wilson, N.C. The Bulldogs posted an overall record of 14-5-1 (.725), and Shaw was selected as the 2013 Conference Carolinas Coach of the Year. He also spent four seasons as head coach at the University of Mount Olive in Mount Olive, N.C., from 2003 to 2007, compiling an overall record of 52-34 (.605). While leading the Trojans, Shaw orchestrated the greatest turn around in NCAA Division II history, as UMO went from 3-15 (.167) in 2003 to 20-3 (.870) in 2004. Named the 2004 Conference Carolinas Coach of the Year, the Trojans produced the highest scoring offense in NCAA Division II. Overall in 12 years as a head coach, Shaw has posted a record of 132-87-10 (.598). He also spent three seasons as an assistant coach at Fresno State University (2007-09) as well four years as associate head coach at North Carolina State (2009-12). A native of Fayetteville, N.C., earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and physical education from Methodist University in 1994. He also owns a Master of Arts degree in exercise physiology from East Carolina University, which he earned in 1997. A 1993 National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) All-American at Methodist University, Shaw helped the Monarchs earn four consecutive Dixie Intercollege Athletic Conference championships and bids to the NCAA Division III Tournament (1990, 1991, 1992, 1993). Selected to the USA South Conference 50th Anniversary Team, Shaw was named to the 1993 Adidas Scholar-Athlete All-American First Team. Shaw, who played for the Raleigh Flyers of the United Systems of Independent Soccer League (USISL) in 1994, owns a Premier Diploma from the NSCAA and an "A" level national license from U.S. Soccer. He has extensive club and Olympic development experience, as well, most recently having served as the girls director for ODP for the state of Nevada. https://rmucolonials.com/sports/womens-soccer THE HIDEOUT DONATIONS FOR MAKENA'S SCHOOL MUSICAL Be sure to check out my new audiobook SUCCESS LEAVES CLUES (THE 7 P'S THAT CAN SHIFT YOUR REALITY) MORE KELLY “JOY IS THE ART OF FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOUR CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES AND ALLOWING MAGIC TO HAPPEN!” EXECUTIVE PRODUCER BROOKLYN CARDENAS

Scott Handback extensive tennis career now focuses on leading the Methodist University's Professional Tennis Management program. His students learn the ropes of working as a tennis coach, facility manager and other related fields. Amy Bryant was the first woman to win a tennis national championship as a player (1) and coach (7). She amassed 428 victories in 23 years leading the Emory women's team in DIII play. Her newest venture is Bryant College Coaching, which guide young athletes on their dream of playing collegiate sports. Our highlights focus on Lillie Murphy, of Knoxville, Tenn., and the Mobile, Alabama, Parks and Recreation Department, which runs one of the most influential and busy tennis facilities in the country.

In this episode of our Jesus film series, we turn to discuss the art and theology that informs depictions of Jesus with Dr. Richard Walsh, who is Womack Professor of Philosophy and Religion and the Co-Director of the Honors Program at Methodist University. He's also the author of a number of books on Jesus films, including Reading the Gospels in the Dark (Trinity Press International) and, more recently with Jeffrey Staley, Jesus, The Gospels, and Cinematic Imagination (T&T Clark). Other the course of our conversation, Dr. Walsh addresses some of the historic tensions behind depicting Jesus throughout cinematic history between depicting Jesus as more divine versus more human, more historically accurate versus more artistically resonant, more stoic versus more personable, etc. We also discuss this topic briefly in relation to iconoclastic concerns as well as Orthodox iconography. Most notably, Dr. Walsh situates Jesus in the place of the “Monster” in horror films, which leads to some fascinating discussion. Team members on the episode from The Two Cities include: Dr. John Anthony Dunne, Stephanie Kate Judd, and Rev. Daniel Parham.

Today we are talking about aging!  People are living longer today.  What is continuity of care especially when everyone is so busy!  What does day to day living look like for the elderly?  How can we find senior care for our loved ones?  What are the differences between assisted living, skilled nursing, hospice, and aging in place?  Who can we trust?  What makes a good leader?  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy! Joe Conver, Executive Director, HarborChase Retirement, has 8 years of military experience: United States Marine Corps as a decorated Marine Corps Sniper during Desert Storm & the U.S. Army where he earned the title of Airborne Ranger, Pathfinder. He took his leadership skills to college where he earned a BS in Financial Economics & Accounting from Methodist University, NC. He developed leadership through hospitality. He has 20+ years of honing his passion to make the lives of others better through restaurant, hotel, and country club management. His passion for senior living affords him the opportunity to connect our wisest generation so they my live their best lives. Connect with Joe https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-conver-57857768 Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts   Me and my daddy would love to hear from you podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy    

Mfon Akpan is an assistant professor of accounting at Methodist University. He has a passion for emerging technologies and is an expert in virtual reality technology. He researches new technologies and educational methods to offer students a current, effective, and relative teaching experience.

Today we are talking about obesity and how labeling people as obese can be offensive eventhough they may not see themselves as such. Dr. Brittany “B” McCoy joins us today to discuss the challenges of obesity and how it actually has a whole body and mental wellness effect on our bodies. The BMI calculator is not always for everyone. Listen today to find out how you can better your health journey.Dr. Brittany McCoyDr. Brittany “B” McCoy is a mom, pharmacist, wellness coach, entrepreneur, speaker, and an international bestselling, contributing author. Born in North Carolina, she is an alumna of Methodist University where she obtained the B.S. degree in Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry and double minored in Spanish and Mathematics. At High Point University she obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy and Master's degree in Business Administration.Dr. B. McCoy ditched the traditional ways of embarking on a career to pave her own path. Her goal is to help healthpreneurs like you parlay your current career-focused work into balanced and sustainable wellbeing. You can follow her at https://bio.link/drbmccoy and join her newsletter, The Wellness Lounge.

Dr. Eddie Hall was born and raised in the town of Goldsboro, North Carolina, only a short drive from the Eastern Coast. Active in many sports during his childhood, he excelled at basketball and soccer. This led him to receive a scholarship to play Division II basketball for Methodist University, a longtime dream of his. […] The post Power Passion and Prosperity in Chiropractic with Dr Eddie Hall DC – Chiro Hustle Podcast 296 appeared first on Chiro Hustle.

Mfon Akpan is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at Methodist University. He's also the author of ten books and three audiobooks on business, technology, and innovation. We talk about virtual reality's influence on today's businesses, why social media is crucial for business success, and the Eisenberg Earned Media Value Index.    Timestamps [00:42] Mfon's journey from finance into being a professor and an author  [04:22] The common thread in most of Mfon's books  [07:35] Summarizing Mfon's book: A Hitchhiker's Guide to Virtual Reality [12:11] Practical examples of virtual reality's influence in modern businesses [14:51] Verizon's plan to save lives using mixed reality [15:28] The future of social media for businesses [17:31] Why social media is crucial for business success [18:13] How to measure social media effectiveness [19:52] The Eisenberg earned media value index [26:35] What is social capital, and how can it benefit your business? [28:14] How much of your marketing budget should go into social media? [31:20] Social media campaigns and earned media   Links and Resources Mfon's LinkedIn Page Mfon's Website The Hitchhiker's Guide to Virtual Reality Mfon's TEDx Talk Steve Preda's Book: Buyable Complete the Buyability Assessment for Your Business https://StevePreda.com

https://youtu.be/y0EyHdntjMI Mfon Akpan is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at Methodist University. He's also the author of ten books and three audiobooks on business, technology, and innovation. We talk about virtual reality's influence on today's businesses, why social media is crucial for business success, and the Eisenberg Earned Media Value Index.    --- Build Your Social Capital with Mfon Akpan Our guest is Mfon Akpan. Normally I have entrepreneurs, but today I have a college professor who's got some really interesting stuff for us. So, his name Mfon Akpan. He is also the author of 10 books and 3 audio books on business, innovation, technology, including the Hitchhiker's Guide to Virtual Reality. So, without further ado, welcome to the show, Mfon. I'm excited to be here, Steve. Thanks so much for having me. Thanks so much for having me. It's great to have you. It's great to have you. You've got lots of good information for us, so let's dive in, so tell me a little bit about your journey. I mean, how did you become a college professor and how did you end up writing books and on technology and business? Tell me about your binding road. Okay, great. Well, I'll start with the professor part and that's a great question. I took the non-traditional route to becoming a professor. I spent about nine years working in finance. And then I taught classes part-time as an adjunct. And then I moved into becoming a full-time business faculty back home in Chicago. Then I moved to another university, Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia. And now I'm here at home at Methodist University in North Carolina. The second part is, I think you mentioned about the books and really a lot of that is, I say my wife and COVID, my wife and COVID. And the reason I say that is initially around the time when I had the manuscript for the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, I mean, to virtual reality, I'm calling it the movie, The Hitchhiker's Guide to Virtual Reality. Initially, my strategy to market the book was what they call a one-to-one or one-to-many. And what I mean by that is at that time, I had just given my first TEDx talk on virtual reality, was getting a lot of calls to do speaking, to do public speaking and different events. And the book was going to be there as a one-to-oneor one-to-many.In other words, I could sell the book while I'm giving talks. Or as part of the agreement for me to come there, they purchased books of that nature, so it was one-to-one, one-to-many, and COVID hit. You know, COVID-19. So, we had lockdown. So, on these in-person events, they came to a halt. And I was talking to my wife and she knew I had a colleague, a former colleague in Chicago who had a, he started a published company, Biograph LLC. He's like, well, why don't you send it to Aaron and have him look at it, see what he thinks about the manuscript. So, I did that. Aaron loved it. I was like, hey, let's publish it, let's put it out, so then there was a pivot from that one-to-one to one-to-many, now moving into actually publishing, moving into audio books, moving into selling e-books, and more of an online presence. So, actually it was really falling up. So COVID-19 helped in that sense because I was thinking about just selling a few thousand books here and there where I'm traveling. And then now it's moved into another level of things where it's global. So, selling online, went in, making deals, publishing, also releasing audio books and it's really grown. So, it's been a great, great process. Awesome. So COVID was a disruptor in your life and it pushed you to a higher level. Yes. It's very typical. And I've seen a lot of companies who actually improved, grew, they broke through last year and this year because of COVID. So, what are your books about? I know that one of them is the Hitchhiker's Guide to Virtual Reality, which we're going to dig in in a minute. But what are the other books about? Really, the common thread,

Marko is a 1999 graduate of Methodist University and our PGA Golf Management Program. Marko helped build the back 9 of Downback on one of his summer internships. He also worked at Pine Needles on one of his internships too. We talk about the story of how he got from the Philippines to Methodist University and the importance of the Methodist PGM network. Marko is currently the COO of JEG in Cebu, Philippines as well.

Alexander Jones is this week's guest on the Downback Drop. Alex is from Cincinnati, Ohio, and is a 2014 graduate of Methodist University and our PGA Golf Management Program. We talk about Alex's life growing up in Ohio, his time at Methodist University, his Internship experiences, and his time serving on the World Race. The World Race is an 11-month mission trip to 11 different countries. Alex currently serves as our Head Golf Professional and Director of Instruction for our PGA Golf Management Program. PGM information: https://www.methodist.edu/pgm/questionnaire/ coevers@methodist.edu 910.630.7278

2007 graduate Brock White is the guest on this week's episode of the Downback Drop. Brock is originally from Winton, North Carolina, and serves as the Internship Director for our PGA Golf Management Program. We talk about Brocks life, being a student at Methodist, and his current role as our Internship Director. We also talk about internships and where students can go and work. PGM information: https://www.methodist.edu/pgm/questionnaire/ coevers@methodist.edu 910.630.7278