Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Black

What does leadership look like at the highest levels of service?  SUMMARY In this episode of Long Blue Leadership, Col. (Ret.) Michael Black '85 discusses his journey from cadet to commanding the White House Communications Agency. He reflects on what it means to be a calm, steady presence in high-pressure environments — and how small daily practices can shape a lifetime of leadership. The full episode is now available.   SHARE THIS PODCAST FACEBOOK  |  LINKEDIN   MICHAEL'S LEADERSHIP TAKEAWAYS Develop a personal leadership philosophy that guides your actions (like Michael's 5F's: Family, Fitness, Flying, Fairness, and Fun). Always be aware that people are watching you and learning from your example, even when you don't realize it. Nurture relationships continuously - they are critical for long-term success and mentorship. Practice empathy and compassion, especially during difficult moments like delivering challenging news Maintain a holistic approach to fitness - physical, mental, and spiritual well-being are interconnected. Take pride in leaving organizations better than you found them and focus on developing future leaders. Be fair and be perceived as fair - understanding different perspectives is crucial to effective leadership. Incorporate fun and balance into your professional life to maintain team morale and personal resilience. Stay connected to your roots and be willing to mentor the next generation, sharing your experiences and lessons learned. Continuously practice self-reflection and ensure you're living up to your core values and leadership principles.   CHAPTERS Chapter 1 - 0:00:00 - 0:08:55: Family and Military Roots   Michael Black shares his background as a military brat and the educational legacy of his family. Chapter 2 - 0:08:55 - 0:12:10: Delivering a Difficult Notification A profound leadership moment where Black sensitively delivers news of a combat-related death to a staff sergeant's family. Chapter 3 - 0:12:10 - 0:18:40: The 5F Leadership Philosophy Introduction Col. Black explains the origin and core components of his leadership framework: Family, Fitness, Flying, Fairness, and Fun. Chapter 4 - 0:18:40 - 0:25:59: Detailed Exploration of 5F Philosophy   In-depth breakdown of each leadership principle, including personal anecdotes and practical applications. Chapter 5 - 0:25:59 - 0:32:21: Family Legacy and Academy Experience   Discussion of his son's Air Force Academy journey and the importance of nurturing relationships across generations. Chapter 6 - 0:32:21 - 0:38:36: Mentorship and Relationship Building Michael shares his approach to mentoring cadets and the significance of maintaining long-term professional connections. Chapter 7 - 0:38:36 - 0:40:13: Leadership in Civilian and Nonprofit Sectors Reflection on applying military leadership principles in private and nonprofit environments. Chapter 8 - 0:40:13 - 0:41:28: Personal Reflection and Leadership Advice  Final thoughts on leadership, self-improvement, and the importance of continuous personal development.   ABOUT COL. BLACK BIO Michael “Mike” B. Black, vice president for Defense, joined the nonprofit Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association International in July 2022. He is a senior cyber/information technology leader with more than four decades of experience in cyber operations, communications, project/program management, leadership disciplines and organizational development. As AFCEA's vice president for Defense, Col. Black builds strong professional relationships with government, industry and academia partners to position AFCEA International as a leader in the cyber, defense, security, intelligence and related information technology disciplines. Col. Black leads defense operations in support of planning and executing global, large-scale, technically focused, trade shows/conferences supporting Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Operations, Cyber and Homeland Security.  Col. Black is focused on providing opportunities for engagement between and among government, industry and academia. Prior to joining AFCEA International, Col. Black served as chief operating officer at Concise Network Solutions for four years, directly supporting the CEO in developing, executing and managing CNS's master business plan. Prior to joining CNS, he served as the COO and chief corporate development officer at JMA Solutions for two and a half years, working in concert with senior executives to lead operations and the planning and execution of strategies. Prior to joining JMA Solutions, he served as the COO at Premier Management Corporation for four years, where he was responsible for day-to-day operations, all business units and the company's profit and loss. Prior to joining the private sector, Col. Black spent 26 years in the U.S. Air Force holding various communications and leadership positions at many levels. He culminated his distinguished military career as a colonel, commander, White House Communications Agency, leading a 1,200-person team of selectively manned military, then-Department of Defense civilian and contract personnel to provide “no fail” telecommunications services for the president, vice president, named successors, first lady, senior White House staff, National Security staff, U.S. Secret Service and the White House Military Office. Col. Black holds a Bachelor of Science in basic science from the U.S. Air Force Academy, where he was a Distinguished Military Graduate. He holds a Master of Science in national resource strategy, with an information operations concentration, from the National Defense University, Industrial College of the Armed Forces; a Master's Degree in military arts and science from the Army Command & General Staff College; and a Master of Arts Degree in management from Webster University. He is a published author, including writing several leadership articles for The New Face of Leadership Magazine as well the thesis Coalition Command, Control, Communication, and Intelligence Systems Interoperability: A Necessity or Wishful Thinking? BIO EXCERPTED FROM AFCEA.ORG   CONNECT WITH MICHAEL IG: @chequethemike FB: @michael black LinkedIn: Michael Black   CONNECT WITH THE LONG BLUE LEADERSHIP PODCAST NETWORK TEAM Send your feedback or nominate a guest: socialmedia@usafa.org Ted Robertson | Producer:  Ted.Robertson@USAFA.org    Ryan Hall | Director:  Ryan.Hall@USAFA.org  Bryan Grossman | Copy Editor:  Bryan.Grossman@USAFA.org Wyatt Hornsby | Executive Producer:  Wyatt.Hornsby@USAFA.org      ALL PAST LBL EPISODES  |  ALL LBLPN PRODUCTIONS AVAILABLE ON ALL MAJOR PODCAST PLATFORMS   TRANSCRIPT SPEAKERS Guest, Col. (Ret.) Michael Black '85 | Host, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz '99   Naviere Walkewicz Welcome to Long Blue Leadership, where transformative journeys of Air Force Academy graduates come to life. There are moments in a leader's life that leave a permanent mark. For my guest today, Col. (Ret.) Michael Black, USAFA Class of '85, one such moment came when he was actually sent to deliver news of a combat-related death. It was the first time he'd ever been tasked with that duty, and knew he only had one chance to get it right. As he sat with the widow, Michael found the strength to guide the family through their grief. That part of Michael's story speaks to the depth of his empathy and the calm steadiness that defines him as a leader. We'll explore much more of Michael's journey, from leading the White House Communications team to mentoring cadets at the Academy to daily practices that ground him and the framework that guides him today, what he calls the five Fs of leadership: family, fitness, flying, fairness and fun a guide not only for his life, but for the leaders he inspires. Michael, welcome to Long Blue Leadership. Michael Black Naviere, thank you for having me, and thank you for that very kind introduction. I'm so happy to be here, and I'm just thankful for what you guys do, the AOG and putting this together and telling stories. I think this is amazing. So thank you for the opportunity. Naviere Walkewicz Well, we're grateful you're here. You got your silver on. You got your ‘85 Best Alive, you know, I mean, I'm just blown away here. The class crest… Michael Black Yeah, got it all, you know, the crest and the two squadrons that I was in. I'm just excited, back here for our 40th reunion. Yeah. So that's amazing. So fellowship and fun with your classmates, and just seeing the mountains, you know. Getting off the plane and looking west and seeing the mountains and seeing God's creation is just amazing. And then, of course, the Academy in the background, you know, pretty excited. Naviere Walkewicz Wonderful, wonderful. Well, we're going to jump right in. And actually, the topic is a bit sensitive, but I think it's really important, because we know that when we all raise our right hand, some are prepared and they give all. But not everyone has to actually give the news to the family when their loved one is lost, so maybe you can share what that was like. Michael Black Thank you for allowing me to talk about that. You hit the nail on the head when you said you only have one chance to get it right when you're talking to the family. And so I had a young staff sergeant that was deployed down range at the Horn of Africa, and he happened to be a radio operator in a helicopter supporting the Marines. And there was a mid-air collision that happened while he was deployed, and he was one of the people that perished. So the first notification that I had to make was duty status: whereabouts unknown — to say that to the family. And of course, you can think about the range of emotions that are associated with that. They don't know. We don't know.   Naviere Walkewicz There's still hope. There's not hope.   Michael Black So that was the first day. So going over there with my first sergeant, a medical team, chaplain, you know, that kind of thing, to support us and the family.   Naviere Walkewicz And what rank were you at that time?   Michael Black So I was a lieutenant colonel. So I was a squadron commander of the 1st Comm Squadron at Langley Air Force Base. And I like to say, you don't get to practice that. You have one time to get it right. At least back then, there was not a lot of training to do that. It doesn't happen that often, and so having to make that notification was a tough thing. It was one of the hardest things, if not the hardest thing, I had to do in the service. Two young boys. He had two sons, and at the time, his spouse was military as well, so I go over there to do that the first day. You can imagine, you know, knocking on the door, right, and I'm in uniform, and just the emotions that they can be going through. So we're sitting on the couch in their house, two young boys. I believe their ages were 3 and 5 at the time, they were very young. And I explained to Michelle what we knew. And again, it's scripted. I can't say more or less than that, because 1) don't know, right? And 2), you just don't want to speculate on anything. And then we're waiting to find out his status. So then I have to go back the next day to make that notification, and you're representing the chief of staff of the United States Air Force, and that's kind of something that's scripted for you. “I'm here on the behalf of the Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, and I regret to inform you of the untimely death of your spouse.” The part that was even more heartening for me was after I told her, and with the boys sitting, I believe, on either side of me, she said, “And now Col. Black is going to tell you what happened to your dad.” That was a tough thing to do. And I would say it was the hardest thing that I had to do in the Air Force, in my career, and reflect on “you have one chance to get that right.” I believe we got it right, me and my team, but that was tough. Naviere Walkewicz Wow. Have you kept in touch with the family? Michael Black Yes, I keep in touch with Michelle, just from — just a personal because I'm very personal, outgoing, as you know. And so I've kept in touch with Michelle and the boys. But we're forever bonded by that, and I think that's important to stay in touch. And that's kind of one of my things I think we'll get into a little bit later in the conversation, but that's what I do. Naviere Walkewicz Well, it touches, certainly into, I think, that the family aspect of the five Fs, and because it seems like you even take in them as your family. And I'm curious about your family, because when you're going through that, I mean, you have at least a son — you have son, right?   Michael Black Yes, and two daughters.   Naviere Walkewicz Two daughters. So were you thinking about — did you put on your dad hat in that moment?   Michael Black I certainly did put on my dad hat and, and I think that helped in things. And I think all of the training that I got along the way about dealing with tough situations, and being a leader, it helped. But I took it upon myself after that to talk to other commanders. And in fact, my wing commander at the time, Burt Field, Gen. field was a '79 grad, and we talked, and that also brought him and I closer, because he also asked me to brief the other squadron commanders on that process and how I handled that. And I know when — to this day, Gen. Field and I are still very connected, and he's pretty engaged right now with the Air Force Association's birthday and all that. But a great mentor of mine who also helped in dealing with that. But he was extremely supportive and, and I think that had a factor in just how he evaluated me, right, how I handled that situation?   Naviere Walkewicz Well, it sounds like you certainly picked up some of those traits of taking care of your people recognizing empathy within processes and sharing it. I'm curious, were you always like this, or did you see some of this emulated from your family? Michael Black No, it's a great question. I am a military brat. My dad was in the Army. My dad went to Tuskegee — it was called Tuskegee Institute at that time. My mom went to Alabama A&M, so two schools in Alabama. They're from a very small towns in Alabama. My dad's from Beatrice, Alabama — which is less than 200 people today — and my mom is from Vredenburgh, Alabama. It's about 15 miles away, and it's even smaller than Beatrice. But they went to the same elementary school and high school, so high school sweethearts, and then they went off to college. And then dad got a direct commission in the Army, the Signal Corps. Well, he started out Medical Service Corps, but getting back to your question, so yes, family with that, and even take a step further back to my grandparents, on both sides of the family, but particularly with my paternal grandparents, they went out and visited the Tuskegee Institute at that time, and they saw the statue of Lifting the Veil of Ignorance there, and they decided at that point that they wanted their kids to go to that school. And so there's seven kids within my dad's family, and six of them went to Tuskegee. Naviere Walkewicz   Wow. So I want to fast forward a little bit, and you can certainly share whether it was during the Academy or after graduation, but you have kind of had this great foundation from your family. Let's talk a little bit about the Academy or after-Academy experience, where you had seen additional time where you had grown as a leader. Was there a particular experience that can come to mind, where another shaping of this leadership journey that you've been on? Michael Black Yeah, I think there's multiple throughout my career. I mean, I went to the Army Command and General Staff College for my intermediate professional military education. And there's a story there too. My dad was in the Army, and so I wanted to experience some of the things that my dad did, even though I was Air Force. And so one of my mentors, now-retired Lt. Gen. Harry Raduege, was instrumental in me getting selected for Army Command and General Staff College. And so I went there, and I think that was a big portion of my shaping, although had mentors and folks and coaches in my life leading up to that were, you know, helped shape me, but going to that school… And what I noticed when I got there that the Army was very serious about leadership and leadership philosophy, so much so that we took a class on that where we had to develop a leadership philosophy. And so in taking that class, before the Christmas break, I found out that I was going to be a squadron commander. So I was a major, and I was going to be a squadron commander. And so in that leadership course, I said, “Well, I'm going to go be a squadron commander. I'm going to the fifth combat con group in Georgia. Let me make this philosophy that I'm doing in class be my philosophy, so that when I get there…” And that was really the first time that I thought very serious about, “OK, what is my leadership philosophy?” And I had been a flight commander before, and had people under my tutelage, if you will. But being a squadron commander, you know, being on G series orders. And you know, we know how the military takes the importance of being a commander. And so having that so I did decide to develop my philosophy during that time. And you mentioned the five Fs earlier. And so that was — that became the opportunity to develop that. So family, that's what it was. That's when I developed that — in that course. So family, fitness, flying, fairness and fun — the five Fs. I worked on that when I got there. And so then when I got to take command, I had prepared all of that stuff in this academic environment, and I used it to a T and I briefed the squadron after I took command. I think this is my command philosophy, the five Fs. I subsequently had the opportunity to command two more times after that, another squadron, and then at the White House Communications Agency, which is now wing command equivalent. So had the opportunity to tweak and refine, but the foundation was still the five Fs. And so in doing that, and I can go into a little detail. So you know, family is your immediate family, your your blood family, and that that kind of thing. But family also encompasses your unit, your extended family, you know, and part of that. And so I always tell people you know, your family, you don't want to be the only one at your retirement ceremony because you neglected your family. And I've done many retirement ceremonies. In fact, I've done 25-plus since I retired. Well, that shows you really made no so family is, is important, take care of your family. And I, you know, one of the things I said about that to the folks was if you in your unit, if folks are getting assigned unit, permanent changes, station, PCS to your unit, and they haven't found the place to live in the due time and whatever the house hunting days are, I always gave my folks the option of give them some more time to find a place. They may be looking for schools, I mean looking for a place that just fits the environment that they need. And let's give them that time now, because they're not going to be effective in the organization if they're worried about where they have to live, where their kids are going to go to school and that kind of thing. So take care of all of that, and then get them to work, and they'll be that much more effective because they won't have to worry about where they're living, where the kids are going to school. So take care of your family fitness. You understand physical fitness and what you do and all of that, and I admire all of your accomplishments in that. And so physical fitness in the military kind of goes without saying. You have to maintain certain standards and do that, and do a PT and take a test and that kind of thing. But fitness is more than just physical fitness. It's spiritual and mental fitness. Now I would never be one to tell somebody this is how you need to nurture your spiritual and mental fitness. I think that's personal. But if your spiritual mental fitness is not being nourished, you're not going to be doing yourself any good, your team any good. And honestly, you would be able to tell if an individual is struggling with their spiritual or mental fitness, particularly as a leader and just kind of looking and observing characteristics and the behavior of folks. So I basically told my team, I want you to do whatever it takes to nurture your spiritual and mental fitness, whatever you need to do — if it's meditating, if it's praying, if it's walking, whatever is personal to you, but make sure that it's nurtured. But I also told my folks that if you think my spiritual fitness and mental fitness is out of balance, I want you to tell me, because I might have blinders on. I could be focused on things, just like they could be focused on things, and I would tell them. And I think folks really appreciated the candor and the openness of the leader, the commander, you know, saying that, yes, I want you to tell me if you think my spiritual mental fitness is, you know, is out of balance.   Naviere Walkewicz Did you ever have anyone tell you that?   Michael Black I did. I had strong relationships with my first sergeant, or my command sergeant major, the senior enlisted adviser. So we were, you know, we're hand-in-hand and all the places I was at. And so, yes, I've had them. I've had my wife tell me that. So I think that's important. I just — like I said, you can easily have blinders on and maybe just not see that or have blind spots. And speaking of that, I've written a leadership article on blind spots. I've kind of studied that and understand that. Flying — at the time the primary mission of the Air Force was flying. And so I'd always say, “What is your role in supporting the primary mission, or what is our role in supporting the primary mission of the Air Force?” So make sure you understand that. As a communicator, how do you contribute to the primary mission, or as a logistician, or as information management? But understand what your role is in the primary mission of the Air Force. Fairness, as a leader — it is so important for the leader to be fair, right? It can affect good order and discipline if you're not fair, but equally important is to be perceived as being fair. So I could think I'm being fair, I could think that I'm being fair, but if the perception of the unit, the team, is that I'm not being fair, that's just as detrimental to the mission as actually not being fair. And so I think perceptions are important, and you need to understand that. You need to be aware of the perceptions; you need to be ready to receive the information and the feedback from your team on that. And so I stress the importance of also the perception people have different management. I could be looking at something over there, and I say, “OK, yeah, sky is blue over there,” but somebody's looking at it from a different you know, they may see a touch of some clouds in there, and so they see some light in there, and from their vantage point. And it's just like that in life: Respect everybody's vantage point in things. And so that was the fairness aspect. Then finally, fun. I'm a person that likes to have fun.   Naviere Walkewicz You are?!   Michael Black Yes, I am. I'm a person that loves to have fun. And so for me, I grew up playing sports. And so I played sports throughout my Air Force career. So that was kind of one of the things I did for fun, intramurals.   Naviere Walkewicz What was your favorite sport?   Michael Black My favorite sport was baseball growing up. I mean, I dreamed about trying to play in the Major Leagues and that kind of stuff. And I played on a lot of baseball teams growing up, and then when I got into the service, played softball, and I played competitive softball. Back in the day, they have base softball teams, and so you would, you know, try out for the team, and I would try out, and I played on base team at probably at least four or five bases that I was at. So I was, these are my own words: I was good. So I played and was very competitive in intramurals. That's another way to bring your team together — camaraderie. They see the boss out there playing. And I always would tell folks that on the squadron team: They're not playing me because I'm the commander. They're playing me because I'm good. I can contribute to the wins in a game. But so it's very competitive. I wasn't a win at all costs, but it wasn't fun to lose. So being competitive and fun. So that's one of the things I did for fun. I also follow professional sports. San Antonio Spurs is my basketball team; Washington Commanders, my football team. So I would go to those events, those games, those contests and stuff like that. Music, concerts, still do that kind of stuff with my kids and my family incorporate fun into — so it's not all work and no play. I think you do yourself justice by, winding down relaxing a little bit and having fun and that kind of thing. And so I encourage my team to do that. Wasn't gonna tell people what they needed to do for fun. I think that's personal, but having fun is important and it helps strike that balance. So that's really the five Fs. And I carried that, as I said, every time I command, every time I've, you know, unit that I've been associated with, particularly after the 2000 graduation from Army Command and Staff College. And I still carry that five Fs today And incidentally, I think the if you bump into somebody who was in one of my units, they're going to remember the five Fs, or some portion of it. In fact, I have a couple mentees that commanded after me, and they adopted the five Fs as their command philosophy. And that's kind of something that's very satisfying as a leader to have somebody adopt your leadership style. They think that it was good for them while they were in the unit. And it's very flattering to see that afterwards. I mean, so much so that I've had people that were in my unit, and then they got assigned to one of my mentee's unit, and they would call me up and they'd say, “Hey, Col. Black, you know, Col. Packler says his command philosophy is the five Fs.” Yeah, I said Marc was in my unit at Langley, and he probably felt that. But that's, that's a true story. Naviere Walkewicz That's a legacy, right there; that's wonderful. Well, speaking of legacy, you have a son that's also a graduate. So talk about that. I mean, you were expected to go to college. It wasn't an if, it was where? How about your children? Was that kind of the expectation? Michael Black So my wife is a college graduate. She's a nurse as well. And so we preached education throughout. And just as an aside, shout out to my wife, who just completed her Ph.D.   Naviere Walkewicz Wow, congratulations!   Michael Black Yes. Wilda Black, last week, in doing that. And so between my family, my immediate family — so my wife, and my two daughters and my son, there are 15 degrees between us.   Naviere Walkewicz And you?   Michael Black And me. So five us, there are 15 degrees. My wife has two master's, a bachelor's and now a Ph.D. My oldest daughter has a bachelor's and two master's. My son has a bachelor's and a master's. My younger daughter has a bachelor's and a master's, and I have a bachelor's and three master's degrees. So I think that adds up to 15.   Naviere Walkewicz I lost count. Social sciences major here.   Michael Black So yes, education. And so my son — he really liked quality things, likes quality things growing up. And so he was looking at schools and researching and looking at the Ivy League, some of the Ivy League schools, and some other schools that, you know, had strong reputations. I purposely did not push the Air Force Academy to him because I didn't want him to go for the wrong reasons. I didn't want him to go because I went there and that kind of thing. But late in the game, you know, in his summer, going into his senior year of high school, he came to me and said, “Hey…” and I'm paraphrasing a little bit, “Dad, you know, your alma mater is pretty good, you know, pretty, you know, pretty has a strong reputation.” And I said, “Yeah, you know, you know, strong academic curriculum and everything else there.” So that summer he said, “Well, I'm thinking I might want to go there.” And I'm thinking to myself, “That's a little bit late in the game, like the summer going into senior year.”   Naviere Walkewicz Did you recruit your mom again?   Michael Black Mom got involved. And then I think you know Carolyn Benyshek. So Carolyn was the director of admissions. I reached out to her and just said, “Hey, I got my son that's interested.” They were actually coming to Baltimore, I believe, for a…   Naviere Walkewicz The Falcon Experience. Right.   Michael Black And so we went to see her, and I'll just kind of say the rest is history. Through her help and guidance, through my son's qualifications — he was able to get in. He went to the Prep School, which is great, and I just want to give a shout out to the Prep School for that. I did not attend the Prep School, but I saw the value of my son going to the Prep School and then coming to the Academy. So I just to this day, thankful for our Prep School and how they prepare folks.   Naviere Walkewicz We feel similarly about that.   Michael Black So, yeah. So he went. And so, of course, a proud dad, right? Your son following in your footsteps, and that kind of thing. So Clinton, Clinton Black is in the Space Force now, and he's assigned to Vandenberg. But my son, he was a soccer player growing up, played a lot of competitive soccer, came here and decided that he wanted to do Wings of Blue, and so he was on Wings of Blue parachute team. And the neat thing about that is that the jump wings that my son wears are the jump wings that my dad earned at Airborne School in 1964, '65 — sometime in the early ‘60s. And so my dad was still living at the time and so he was able to come out here and pin the wings on Clinton. So it skipped a generation because I didn't jump or anything. But my son jumped, and he has mid-500 number of jumps that he's had. And so my dad was able to see him jump, and that was even though Airborne is a teeny bit different than free fall, but still, you know, parachuting, and all of that. So getting to see Clinton excel and do that and see him jump into the stadium, and that kind of thing. He jumped with some of the former Navy SEALs in the X Games, you know, in the mountains. So that was just a proud parent moment. Naviere Walkewicz Wow. That is very exciting. And so, through all of these experiences that you had, I keep wanting to go back to the five Fs .yYu had mentioned earlier that you did some refinement to it. So where you are now, how are you using them? How have they been refined? I mean, flying. What is that? Michael Black So, I asked people to take a little bit of a leap in that, understand where it came from, in my 5s but that aspect refers to the mission, right? And so the Air Force mission has evolved to include space and that kind of thing. But even on the private side, the civilian side, I still use the five F's. And so the flying aspect just refers to the mission, or whatever the mission of your organization is. And so there was some refinement as we brought in space into our mission, but it really reflected on the mission. And so I had different AFSCs that worked for me in in the different units that I was at, and also different services. And so understanding the service aspect of things also was something that I had to take into consideration as far as keeping and refining that, at the White House Communications Agency, about 1,200 military — more Army than Air Force, more Air Force than Navy, more Navy than Marine Corps, and more Marine Corps than Coast Guard. And so being an Air Force commander of a joint unit that had more Army folks in it, you have to understand that lingo, and be able to speak cool and that kind of thing. Dad loved that. And so going to the Army Command General Staff College, and, getting some of that philosophy and understanding that. And then I went to what's now called the Eisenhower School, now ICAF, the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, which is another joint school. And so being around that helped me in those aspects. But really applying that throughout and after I retired, I did 10 years in the private sector with a couple of different small businesses that were government contracted focused, providing professional services, but still, as the chief operating officer of each one of those, it's a pretty high leadership position within the company and so I talked about the five Fs in some terms that my team could understand that, and so still apply that. And then now, with three years working for the nonprofit, the AFCEA organization, where we bring government, industry and academia together to do IT, cyber kind of things, machine learning, artificial intelligence — I still have that philosophy to buy that and what I do, I think it's something that's applicable across the board, not just military. At least I've made it applicable. Naviere Walkewicz I was just gonna ask that, because talk about the private sector and — some of our listeners, they take off the uniform, but they still have that foundation of the military, but they're working with people who maybe don't have that foundation of the military. So how did you translate that in a way that they could feel that same foundation, even though they hadn't gone through a military family or through the Air Force Academy? Michael Black Yeah, no, that's a great question, Naviere. And I think, as a leader, you have to be aware of that. You have to be aware of your team and their background and their experiences. You also you have to speak their lingo, right? I mean, I can't talk just Air Force or military lingo. We talk a lot in acronyms. Naviere Walkewicz Like AFCEA. And I'm sure many know it but would you mind spelling it out? Michael Black Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association. And even though we have that we are more than the armed forces now, so we really are known by just AFCEA, even though that's what that acronym stands for. So I mean, I work with Homeland Security, VA and that kind of thing. But to your point, getting folks to understand where I'm coming from, and I need to understand where they're coming from, you have to take the time, put in the work to do that, so that you can communicate with your folks, and so that they understand where you're coming from, and also, so that they feel valued, right? That you understand where they're coming from. And I think all of that is important. And I tried to make sure that I did that, and I had coaches, mentors and sponsors along the way. So I learned when some of my mentors transition from the military time, and so when they went to go work in the private sector, I still lean on them. “OK, how did you make this transition? And what is it about? And what are the similarities and what are the differences? What do I need to consider in doing that?” And I'm thankful, and that goes back to one key point that I want to make about relationships and nurturing that relationship. I mentioned Gen. Field, worked for him in the early 2000s. But here we are, 2025, and he's in my contacts, he will take my call, he will respond to a text, and vice versa. You know, building that relationship. And so he's with a nonprofit now, and so I still stay in touch with him. The director of the White House Military Office was a Navy admiral that I worked for when I was at the White House. He is now the president and CEO of the United States Naval Institute — Adm. Spicer. You know, 20-something, 15 years ago, worked for him and now we're working together on a big conference. But those relationships are important in nurturing those relationships. And I learned about nurturing from my family. You know, my grandparents, who did that. My grandfather was a farmer. He had to nurture his crops for them to produce. So the same thing, analogy applies in relationships; you have to nurture that relationship. And you know, it circled all the way back to, you know, our 40-year reunion now, and my classmates that are here and nurturing those relationships with those classmates over the years is important to me. I'm the connector within my class, or the nucleus. I mean, those are two nicknames that my classmates have given me: the Col. Connector and Nucleus, and I embrace those. Naviere Walkewicz Yes, that's wonderful. I know that you also mentor cadets. And I think my question for you, from the aspect of some of our listeners, is, did you seek out the cadets? Did they seek you out? How does that mentorship relationship start? Because you talked about how, like, for example, Gen. Field, you had that relationship years ago. That's kind of carried through. But how do you know when that mentorship is beginning? Michael Black I think both of those aspects, as you mentioned. Do they seek that? There are cadets that seek that based upon just what they've experienced and what they've learned. And then some of the cadets know people that I know, and so they've been referred to me, and all that. Some were — like their parents, I worked with their parents. I mean, particularly in the Class of 2023 there are three young ladies that I mentored in the Class of 2023 one whose father worked with me on the White House Communications Agency, one whose mother babysat my kids OK. And then one who's ROTC instructor in junior in high school was my first sergeant. So in those three instances, I was connected to those folks through relationship with either their parents or somebody that worked for me and that that kind of thing. And that was a neat thing to, you know, to be here. I did the march back with those young ladies, and then I connected those three young ladies who did not know each other at the march back, when we got back on the Terrazzo, I found all three of them and explained my relationship with each of them. And they were able to be connected throughout and two of them I actually commissioned, So that was really, really nice. And so, you know, seeking mentorship is, well, mentorship has just been important to me. I benefited from mentorship, and I want to return that favor. I am the chairman of the Air Force Cadet Officer Mentor Association, AFCOMA, whose foundation is mentorship, fellowship and scholarship, and so I'm passionate about mentorship and doing that. I've seen the benefits of it. People did it for me, and I think you can shorten the learning curve. I think you can just help folks along the way. So I'm very passionate about that. Naviere Walkewicz Well, this has been amazing. I think there's two questions I have left for you. The first one being — and I think we've learned a lot about this along the way — but if you were to summarize, what is something you are doing every day to be better as a leader? Michael Black I think every day I take a deep look inside myself, and am I living and breathing my core values? And what am I doing to help the next generation? You know, trying to put that on my schedule, on my radar, that's important to me. And whether I'm at work with AFCEA, whether I'm out here at my 40th reunion, whether I'm on vacation, I always take the time to mentor folks and pass on that. I think that's something that's passionate for me. You mentioned, when we talked about the retirement ceremonies. I mean, I've done 20-plus since I retired. In fact, I have one in November, but it will be my 27th retirement ceremony since I retired. And those things are important to me. And so I reflect, I try to keep my fitness — my physical, spiritual and mental fitness, in balance every day so that I can be effective and operate at a peak performance at the drop of the hat. You know, being ready. And so that's important to me. So there's some self-analysis, and I do live and breathe the five F's. I think that's important. And I think I've proven to myself that that is something that is relatable, not only to my time in the military, but my time in the private sector, and now my time in a nonprofit. And I just continue to do that so self-reflection and really practicing particularly the fitness aspect of the five Fs. Naviere Walkewicz Wow, that's outstanding. And then you probably share this with your mentees. But what is something that you would help our aspiring leaders — those who are already in leadership roles in any facet of it — but what is something that they can do today so that they will be more effective as a leader? Michael Black So I think being aware that people are watching you and your actions. Even when you think that somebody is not watching, they are watching. And so they are trying to learn what to do next, and to be aware of that. And so I think, again, that goes with what you asked me first: What do I do every day. But also being aware of that, so that you can be that example to folks. And then take the time, have some pride in leaving the organization better than it was when you got there. I mean, it's a cliche, but I think I take a lot of pride in that. And then, when the team does good, everybody does good, so you shouldn't necessarily be out there for any kind of glory. That's going to come. But do it for the right reasons. And provide… give the people the tools, the resources and the environment to be successful. And in… I just take satisfaction when I see one of my mentees get squadron command, go do something like the current commander of the White House Communications Agency, Col. Kevin Childs. He was a captain and a major in the organization when I was there. Nothing makes me happier than to see my mentees excel. And then, in this particular instance, he's holding a job that I had, and we still talk. I mean, he had me come out there to speak to the unit about a month ago. And those things give me a lot of pride and satisfaction and confirmation that I am doing the right thing. And so I'm excited about that. Naviere Walkewicz Well, I can say, from the time that I met you a few years ago, you are living what your five Fs. I see it every time you help champion others. Every time I'm around you I'm  energized. So this has been a true joy. Has there been anything that I haven't asked you that you would like to share with our listeners? Michael Black Well, I do want to say personally, thank you to you for all that you do and what the association is doing here. This Long Blue conversation, Long Blue Line — I think this is important to share. There's a Class of 1970 that's in the hotel with us, and I don't know, really, any of those folks, but when I see them walking around with their red hat on — that was their color — and I think about, “OK, 15 years before me.” And so I'm 62. These guys are, if I did the public math, right, 77, 78, maybe even older, depending upon what they did, and still out there doing things, and some of them here with their spouses and that kind of thing. I was just talking to one of the classmates this morning, I said, “You know, I wonder if we're going to be like this when our 55th reunion is,” and they were walking around, and most were in good health and able to do things. So that gives a lot of pride. But, what you're doing, what the rest of the folks here are doing, I think this is amazing. I love the new building, the studio that we're in. This is my first time in the new building, so I'm thankful for this opportunity, and just excited about what you guys do. Naviere Walkewicz Well, thank you so much for that. It's been an absolute pleasure having you on Long Blue Leadership. Michael Black Well, I appreciate it. It's been an honor, and I'm glad you guys timed this for my '85 Best Alive reunion and in the new studio. Naviere Walkewicz Yes, wonderful. Well, as we bring today's conversation to a close, Michael left a reminder for us that stands to me. As a leader, you're always on, you're always being watched. You know your steady presence and deep empathy were forged in life's hardest moments, from guiding a young family through unimaginable loss to breaking the barriers at the highest levels of service to mentoring cadets who will carry forward the legacy of leadership. And then there's that framework he lived by, the five Fs of leadership. It is practical as it is powerful, family, fitness, flying mission, fairness and fun, each one a reminder that leadership is about balance grounding and the courage to keep perspective no matter the challenge. His story reminds us that true leaders create more leaders, and when we anchor ourselves in purpose, faith and these five Fs, we leave behind a legacy that lasts. Thank you for listening to Long Blue Leadership. I'm Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz. Until next time. KEYWORDS Michael Black, Air Force leadership, 5F leadership philosophy, military mentorship, leadership development, combat communication, White House Communications, Space Force, veteran leadership, empathetic leadership, military career progression, leadership principles, professional growth, organizational effectiveness, cadet mentoring, military communication strategy, leadership resilience, Air Force Academy graduate, leadership philosophy, team building, professional relationships.       The Long Blue Line Podcast Network is presented by the U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation    

Ahead of election day in New York, mayoral candidate Michael Black joins the Bullpen to discuss his campaign and goals for the city of New York if elected Mayor.  Host: Dr. Rashad Richey (@IndisputableTYT) Bullpen guest: Michael Blake *** SUBSCRIBE on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YOUTUBE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ☞ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/IndisputableTYT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US ON: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FACEBOOK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ☞ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  https://www.facebook.com/IndisputableTYT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TWITTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ☞     ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  https://www.twitter.com/IndisputableTYT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☞ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/IndisputableTYT⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Sandy Dann speaks with Michael Black, founder and CEO of Success Tutoring, about the fast-growing influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its implications for education, work, and the next generation. Michael, an entrepreneur and passionate educator, shares insights into how AI is reshaping learning, why it should be embraced (not banned) in schools, and how tutors, teachers, and parents can help students engage with AI responsibly.

"The Dubs"#498 - Catch you on the Flippity Flop indeed!! Well look at this...Michael Black joins Chris to talk about his post-Dubs life! We talk Disney, Universal, Sea World, Vlogging and "Serenity Now"!! We also discuss re-discovering the Magic and not forgetting the reasons why some people move to Central Florida in the first place!   Find The Dub Dee Dub Revue @ TheDubDeeDubRevue.com   Twitter (X) @dubdeedubrevue Facebook @thedubdeedubrevue Instagram @thedubdeedubrevuepodcast  Lastly, Thank You to our sponsor for making this show happen:  Disney Vacation Club Resales and Point Rental (DVC-Rental.com & buyandselldvc.com)  We appreciate your support...AND...as always, we appreciate YOU spending a little of your time with us.  We know that you have lots of options for Disney-based podcasts, but for including us...Thank You!

Millennials are a generation, with a fluctuating reputation that needs to be catered for in the workplace. So how do you attract them? Michael Black, Founder and CEO of fast growing franchise, Success Tutoring, is also a Millennial himself. He explains the challenges of engaging this dynamic generation, including their impulsivity, shifting goals, and need for trust. And he offers achievable tips to foster loyalty, align team members’ ambitions with company objectives, and create a workplace where employees feel valued and have purpose. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartelsoundcartel.com.au+61 3 9882 8333See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Black, Founder and CEO of Success Tutoring has rapidly established the franchise nationally, and he intends to upend the traditional franchising model. He says his company is breaking away from rigid, corporate-style franchising structures, in a model called “flat franchising”. By fostering a collaborative environment where franchise partners, support staff, and tutors operate as equals, he's empowering everyone to contribute ideas and grow together. And it appears to be working. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartelsoundcartel.com.au+61 3 9882 8333See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Chris Story On Top of the World Radio for an inspiring journey through stories, lessons, and thought-provoking reflections: Promise Yourself: A timeless creed for living with purpose, peace, and positivity. Thanksgiving Miracle: The heartwarming reunion of Michael Black, a 91-year-old veteran, after a multi-state search. A Note from the Past: A mysterious letter from 1977 sparks thoughts on life's fleeting nature and doing our best. Life's Priorities: Stephen Covey's "Big Rocks" lesson on managing time and focus. Ideas as Currency: Harvey Mackay's wisdom on the multiplying power of shared ideas. Weekend Events: Art Show at the Art Shop Gallery and Nutcracker Faire with Chris Story's books—join us! Bruce Lee's Wisdom: Lessons on adaptability, action, and individuality. Thoughts on Biden's Pardon: A moment of political reflection on recent events. Chris also shares insights from Brian Tracy and celebrates reading as a vital life practice. Don't miss this episode packed with inspiration, stories, and actionable ideas!Catch the show live from Homer, Alaska, and stay inspired with Radio on Purpose!

If you need a quick energy boost, or to restore your faith in the new generation, just spend a few minutes with Michael Black, the Founder and CEO of Success Tutoring — a business he started in high school. Now in his twenties and with the company established across Australia, he's looking at international expansion. Michael reveals the unique business model that sets Success Tutoring apart, focusing on motivating students and providing flexibility for busy parents. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartelsoundcartel.com.au+61 3 9882 8333See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Black is Australia's youngest franchisor and decided to fly down from Sydney to interview our CEO and Founder, Jim Penman, on all things business and life. A really genuine discussion between two business powerhouses!

Michael Black, Founder of Success Tutoring joins Tony to discuss six reasons why study during the Christmas holidays can reduce student stress and anxiety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of the podcast, Mario Nigro interviews Richter LLP's Michael Black and Brett Miller about value creation services that can help midmarket businesses achieve their growth and transaction objectives. As Brett and Michael discuss, value creation can involve enhancing board design, optimizing processes, systems and technology and focusing the customer and product mix. Whether implemented internally or through an advisory firm like Richter, a value creation process involves long-term planning that prepares the business for expansion or sale, creating the information base to support target identification, due diligence, transaction execution, post-sale integration and succession planning.

Welcome to The Cash Rich Exit Podcast. I'm your host, Colleen O'Connell-Campbell, Wealth Advisor. In today's episode, my guest is Michael Black, a strategist and partner at Richter Consulting. Michael brings a wealth of experience in helping business owners strategically position their businesses for an optimal exit.   Michael and I discuss:  

Inspirationally, in Proverbs 16:6, Solomon keeps us in remembrance of how we were eternally cleansed of sin, and wisdom on how to grow in personal sanctification

In this RoofersCoffeeShop RLW®, Heidi J. Ellsworth is joined by an all-star panel to talk about the importance of accurate, timely and organized data. Eugene Zukowski from Jobba Trade Technologies, Michael Black of Sutter Roofing and Alex Pegnato from PRIN discuss how the industry is functioning at a high level with reliable and timely data. From creating less stress to getting ahead of trends and patterns, this panel will give you valuable information about collecting and managing data that can help you grow your contracting business!   Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com!    Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up    Follow Us!   https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/?hl=en  https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com  https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop    #RoofersCoffeeShop #JobbaTradeTechnologies #RoofingProfessionals #RoofingContractors #RoofingIndustry 

We interview student of Living Faith Bible Institute student Michael Black who ministers in Kansas City, Missouri at his local church. Michael shares how Living Faith Bible Institute has and is preparing him to be a fruitful and effective soul winner and missionary in the heart of the city. Michael leads his church's evangelism ministry as well as a growing Bible study on a local college campus with the intention that fruit from that ministry will one day result in a new church plant. Lastly, as all of our Shorts guests do, Michael tells us his favorite LFBI courses and which Postscript episodes he has gleaned the most from. Visit https://www.lfbi.org/learnmore

The Fatty Gang is back and all back together in the same room and ready to celebrate!  In this special episode, we are very thankful because we are celebrating the official 2 year anniversary of our podcast, Thanksgiving, and Michael Black Friday, all in one!Listen in and enjoy, the conversation goes all over the place, from Mike's trip back to Miami to Ryan's recap of Wedding MBA in Las Vegas, the best Thanksgiving side dishes, and so much more.We are very thankful for all of our FATTY fans, and for everyone who has listened to our show.  Email 2Fatguys@jetfreshflowers.com with your questions, comments, and future guest requests. Fly on over to our merch store, "The Fresh Shop" where you can get 15% off your order for Black Friday/Cyber Monday!

a look at the upcoming event with Michael Black, Fellow owner and Physical Medium speaking about trance mediumship at The Healing Brew in Akron Ohio --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healingbrew/message

continuation of the interview with Rev. Michael Black one of the featured mediums coming up here in sept! more information contact The Healing Brew 234-678-0380 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healingbrew/message

On the latest This Week in Moab, Moab City's new community development director, Michael Black, and city manager, Carly Castle, join the program to talk about this new department. Community development covers a wide range of public-facing issues, including housing, sustainability, active transportation and more. And later, hear from Grand County School District Superintendent Taryn Kay, Moab City Police Chief Jared Garcia, and Grand County Sheriff Jamison Wiggins on their multi-agency collaboration around school safety. // Music in this episode is ‘Colorful As Ever' by Broke for Free

In this episode of Money Matters, host Chris Hensley deviates from the usual interview format and brings together a panel of experts to discuss the topic of portable generators. The inspiration for this episode comes from the power grid failure that occurred in Texas during the February 2021 ice storms, resulting in numerous deaths and widespread disruptions. Chris shares his personal experience during the storm and how having a natural gas fireplace helped him and his family stay warm and cook food. The panel dives into the importance of having a portable generator to power an entire home during emergencies like these. Tune in to gain valuable insights from this timely and relevant discussion. The listener will learn about the benefits of using portable generators, including their ability to power an entire home during emergencies or natural disasters. They will also learn about a group on Facebook that offers affordable and DIY options for setting up portable generators. The episode covers topics such as choosing the right generator, fuel source options, customer support services, safety precautions, and the use of Easy Start products to run air conditioners on generators. Our guests today included: Brian Milan is the founder and admin of the Generators: portable generators to power entire house Facebook group Michael Black is the sales director for Duromax, a position he has held for about six years. In this role, he oversees and manages partnerships with retail partners such as Amazon, Home Depot, Lowe's, and Tractor Supply. He is responsible for developing and maintaining these partnerships, ensuring the success of Duromax's products in the market. Additionally, Michael is actively involved in marketing and advertising efforts, working closely with the product development engineering teams to create effective campaigns. With his extensive experience in the industry and his dedication to driving sales and growth, Michael has established himself as a respected leader in the field. His ethos revolves around building strong relationships, delivering high-quality products, and constantly innovating to meet the needs of customers. Matteo Giovannetti is an electrical engineer with over 35 years of experience. He has worked for Microair Corporation for over 25 years and has expertise in developing control systems for machinery. He is involved in marketing and advertising efforts and works closely with product development engineering teams. Matteo is also a member of a Facebook group where he learns and shares information about portable generators. He provides tips for customers on how to choose the right generator for their needs. In addition to his work in the electrical engineering field, Matteo has experience in the marine industry, specifically in the air conditioning market for marine applications. Gino Boutros with Tony's Plumbing talked about Natural Gas hookups Tony's Plumbing https://tonysplumbingtx.com/ Dustin Sheffield of Lee Services is a Master Electrician and talked about adding the Interlock to your Breaker Box https://leeservicesllc.net/ Additional Information: Duromax Videos: https://youtu.be/mpbKaw8rM9U https://youtu.be/qkxpHy40y14  A major TV production was filmed in Cypress, TX featuring Duromax portable generators powering an entire home. DESIGNING SPACES (formerly on HGTV) will air Friday, July 7. LIFETIME channel July 7, 2023 6:30am CST More about Houston Money Week visit: www.Houstonmoneyweek.org http://www.cheatsheet.com/personal-fi…​ Financial Advisor  Magazine Articles: http://www.fa-mag.com/news/advisors-s…​ http://www.fa-mag.com/news/on-it-s-80…​ You can also listen to this episode and others by podcast at: http://directory.libsyn.com/shows/vie…​ or www.moneymatterspodcast.com #MoneyMattersHouston​​ #ChristopherHensley​​ #HoustonMoneyWeek

This Coffee Conversation explores the various angles from which the roofing industry can grow. How can we elicit change, and encourage others to do so? A panel of experts, John Kenney, Brian Lamar, Michael Black, Lauren Morkey, Karol Weyman, and Jason Domecq tackle this question. They discuss solutions, addressing climate change, technological evolution and cultural diversity. You won't want to miss this episode. Pour your cup of coffee and join us!

In this episode, I talk to Michael Black about Terry Black's Barbecue's new location in Lockhart, Texas. See all things Terry Black's Barbecue Lockhart HERE: https://www.terryblacksbbq.com/lockhart Follow Terry Black's Barbecue on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/terryblacks_bbq Check them out on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/terryblacksbbq Address: 900 N Colorado St, Lockhart, TX 78644 Phone: (512) 668-4617 Merch: https://www.terryblacksbbq.com/merch Hours: Sunday - Thursday - 10:30 am - 8 pm Friday/Saturday - 10:30 am - 9 pm

Earth Angel Michael Black shows us the world of revolutionary gangs with a collective attempt to suppress their enemies who are light workers and make lives difficult. The divide of the feminine and masculine are discussed and the idea of surveillance rampant in the society. Just a hang out discussion/interview about his experiences at a glance.

Thank you for joining us for our season finale. We hope you've enjoyed this first season and we are looking forward to season 2. On this final episode we invite Michael black to the table to talk about his story and his involvement in his church and community. We are looking forward to your comments and feedback and we will see you soon. Stay tuned for updates on season 2! Season one, Episode Sixteen (season finale) Click here to give Feedback Click here to check out our Spotify Join us at the table as a special guest. Click here to sign up --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/covenanttablepodcast/support

In this episode Rod VA3ON and Mike VA3MW host Michael Black who talks about how to set up your station's audio for success using digital modes.

The Fat Guys are sitting down with another life-long flower pro and industry legend this week in the form of Albert Vink!  Albert has been in the industry since a young age and after a quick 10-year hiatus, he is back in the biz, selling beautiful USA-grown flowers for Castle Hayne Farms.  Castle Hayne Farms is a grower and shipper of premium fresh-cut Carolina-grown flowers located near the Cape Fear River delta in coastal southeast North Carolina, best known for their amazing Dutch Iris! What is really special to us about Albert is that he spent his early career working closely with the earlier generations of the Black family, and was a good friend of young Michael Black.  Listen in as the stories and memories unfold.  We get a lot of Albert's favorite stories, his ups and downs in a lifetime of flowers, and a very special introduction to "Irene Geinsberg." We really enjoyed this episode, and we think you will too!  Stay tuned after the episode to hear us answer today's email question. Submit your comments, questions and guest requestsby email to 2FatGuys@JetFreshFlowers.com

Listen to Rev. Stephen Wood preach from Acts 2:42–47 and Acts 6:1–7 on Guarding & Keeping the Church's Life. Stephen delivered this sermon for our August 21, 2022, Sunday worship service for Michael Black's deacon ordination service.

Welcome to the kbbreview Podcast, your host as always is Andy Davies and this is episode 14 of season four.And what a story we have for you today. A few weeks ago on April 22, 2022, at Bristol Crown Court, Michael Black was sentenced to over ten years in prison for defrauding over £1 million from independent retailer Bathroom Village while working as its financial controller. He siphoned money off for several years by setting up multiple bank accounts and spent the cash on, amongst other things, extending his home in Hallatrow, a snow machine, a drone, hotel rooms and…floodlights and an umpire's chair for his tennis court in the grounds of his house.The fraud ultimately lead to Bathroom Village forced do a pre-pack administration to survive.But survive it did and now, as that sentence is passed, it is a thriving business once again.We get the full story from Bathroom Village managing director Paul Mason, trust me, you really don't want to miss it.

@IanMichaelBlack is an iconic artist, educator, and the @aveda Global Artistic Director of Hair Color. Ian shares what's new in his world professionally as he gets back out on the road, and does a deep dive into the larger world of Aveda—including a discussion of Aveda's latest innovations in hair color.

Chris Malek and Michael Black from the Dub Dee Dub Revue join Tim to talk about what Walt Disney World attractions could be plussed with a holiday overlay! Consider supporting ResortLoop.com!  You can find our Patreon here! You can find the Dub Dee Dub Revue Here! Thank you for downloading and listening to ResortLoop.com - The Gateway to the Magic! Leave us a voicemail at (414) WDW-LOOP!  Want to overlay an attraction?!  Please stand clear of the doors! To receive your free vacation quote visit us at Resort Loop Travel! Help support our friends at The NASCAR Foundation! To help support the show, visit ResortLoop.com/support! Check out our LooperGear at TeePublic! Thank you for downloading Episode 825 of ResortLoop.com!

It's our Halloween spooktacular! Stephanie and Michael talk about the haunted history of Samhain and Michael finally shares the story of his curse. Oh, and something about Michael Jackson, Dave Chappelle, and Sylvia Browne. We hold nothing back and get personal in our most comfrontational pod yet.

Now that the Lyric Opera has decided on Macbeth as their production for September 2021 and they've finished casting (and re-casted), now it's time to bring in the people who will inhabit the world of Macbeth. That's where Michael Black, the Chorus Master at Lyric Opera of Chicago comes into the process. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bringingupthelights.substack.com

Ahead of his performance at this weekend's Let's Rock Scotland event in Dalkeith, legendary Black Lace singer Dene Michael chats to Gary Morris about his career.They discuss his recently released autobiography Still Pushing Pineapples, and speak about the history of the Quintessential British party band.A must-listen for anyone that loves 80s music, and reminiscing of your school disco days.Everybody - A-Ga-Do-Do-Do!!!Dene Michael Official SiteAn original production from GlasgowerQuite The Music is on TwitterProduced by Gary Morris

Episode #14 of the Be Your Best series with Todd ScrimaTopic: Secrets from the Past Guest: Mike Black “If I knew then, what I know now!” Great news! It's never too late to apply what you ‘Know Now'! Why not start today?In this episode of Be Your Best, Todd and Michael share their experiences in leveraging their business for growth. The initial steps of setting simple sales metrics and then being diligent to meet those sales metrics every day! Taking that ‘leap of faith' to grow your team and therefore your business. Michael Black, Senior Mortgage Advisor with Summit Funding Inc. Over the last seventeen years as a Loan Originator, Michael has counseled thousands of people on how to purchase and refinance their homes. The majority of his business comes from repeat clients, builders, client referrals and realtors' referrals, proving the unparalleled quality of the service that he provides and his ability to build strong relationships.  Connect with Todd & the Be Your Best Series on social media:FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/toddscrimasu...INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/toddscrima/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-scri...

"The Dubs" #298 - Michael Black speaks with friend of the show and all around great guy, Jeremy Murray and his daughter, Everleigh.  The Murray's discuss everything from pin trading, steaks at Walt Disney World, the Skyliner, garlic ranch and...lawn care?!?!  We discuss this and more in Show #298 of The Dub Dee Dub Revue. If you enjoy listening to The Dub Dee Dub Revue and would like to help out the show, please consider donating to our Patreon campaign at www.patreon.com/thedubs We sincerely appreciate your support! The Dub Dee Dub Revue can be found almost ANYWHERE podcasts are heard!!  To find us most easily, checkout YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Stitcher, Tune In Radio, Google Play Music, iHeartRadio, Overcast, Player FM, Pod-O-Matic, Pocketcasts, Podcast Addict, Soundcloud, and on our own site TheDubDeeDubRevue.com.   Also, Please be sure to subscribe to the show to get the latest shows delivered directly to your podcast feed.  AND visit us on YouTube at The Dub Dee Dub Revue -  https://www.youtube.com/thedubdeedubrevue  Twitter @dubdeedubrevue, like our Facebook page, and checkout our Instagram page @thedubdeedubrevuepodcast. Lastly, Thank You to our sponsors for making this show happen:  The Theme Park Brothers on YouTube (themeparkbrothers.com)  Made to Order Mickey Ears (magicalmaradesigns.com) and Disney Vacation Club Resales and Point Rental (DVC-Rental.com & buyandselldvc.com)  We appreciate your support...AND...as always, we appreciate YOU spending a little of your time with us.  We know that you have lots of options for Disney-based podcasts, but for including us...Thank You!

Mari mari a todos copius! Estamos de regreso con la segunda temporada “Test Match 2” de Pase a Pase con Fases #12!!! Ya disponible en YouTube y Spotify!!! La pauta de este programa está dada por el artículo publicado en La Nación el 22-04-21 recién pasado, cuyo título y bajada son las siguientes (https://www.lanacion.com.ar/deportes/rugby/la-tendencia-mundial-a-la-que-apela-el-rugby-de-chile-para-crecer-10-veces-en-dos-anos-nid22042021/): “La Tendencia Mundial a la que Apela el Rugby de Chile para Crecer 10 Veces en Dos Años” – “Michael Black, asesor de la alianza de Chile Rugby con el grupo inversor que adquirió el 30% de sus derechos comerciales, cuenta cómo funciona la nueva modalidad que también adoptó el Seis Naciones, y próximamente los @All Blacks”. Con erradas aseveraciones como la de los All Blacks y otras, que esperamos solo sean tal, en estas pocas líneas y a lo largo de todo el artículo, los invitamos a participar de los temas se vinculan a la estructura: 1. Prácticas Profesionales en @ChileRugby para desarrollar Alto Rendimiento? https://www.facebook.com/110920458944807/posts/3902796236423858/ 2. Carta denuncia @Corporación Selk'nam Chile por apropiación cultural. https://www.facebook.com/290386811857373/posts/801353157427400/ 3. Super Ligas, nuevo modelo? 4. Plan Estratégico @WorldRugby 2021-2025. https://www.world.rugby/organisation/strategic-plan 5. Foto tackle mal y riesgosamente ejecutado promovido por la federación como uno de los mejores momentos del partido perdido ante @Jaguares Xv por la @SLARugby. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=145505754245537&id=100063583384732 6. Varios otros. En BKsports con creatividad y liderazgo sumamos valor Sustentable al desarrollo de comunidades deportivas. Salud y saludos a todos!! Gracias a: golem_rugby @Golem_Rugby Amity Tours Amity Tours @AmityToursChile Greenticket @GreenTicket @MITSchoolOfSport #MITSchoolofSportTongan Barbarians Rugby @TonganBarbarianRugby @SouthBrand @BKsportsChile #BKsportsChile #SeremosMasYMejores #RegalaRugby2020 #RugbySustentable #RugbyRecicla #ApadrinaCondores2023 #DeporteVsCovid19 #RugbyVsCovid19 #Sports #DeporteEnCasa #ChileSustentable #PreguntaleAFran #BKon NOTA: grabado el 23-04-21 00:00 hr SCL

"The Dubs" #291 - Jesse Foutz, Michael Black, and Chris talk about the available Annual Pass options for Universal Orlando, Sea World, Busch Gardens and more (pretty much everything EXCEPT Disney).  We discuss this and more in Show #291 of The Dub Dee Dub Revue. If you enjoy listening to The Dub Dee Dub Revue and would like to help out the show, please consider donating to our Patreon campaign at www.patreon.com/thedubs We sincerely appreciate your support! The Dub Dee Dub Revue can be found almost ANYWHERE podcasts are heard!!  To find us most easily, checkout YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Stitcher, Tune In Radio, Google Play Music, iHeartRadio, Overcast, Player FM, Pod-O-Matic, Pocketcasts, Podcast Addict, Soundcloud, and on our own site TheDubDeeDubRevue.com.   Also, Please be sure to subscribe to the show to get the latest shows delivered directly to your podcast feed.  AND visit us on YouTube at The Dub Dee Dub Revue https://www.youtube.com/thedubdeedubrevue  Twitter @dubdeedubrevue, like our Facebook page, and checkout our Instagram page @thedubdeedubrevuepodcast. Lastly, Thank You to our sponsors for making this show happen:  The Theme Park Brothers on YouTube (themeparkbrothers.com)  Made to Order Mickey Ears (magicalmaradesigns.com) and Disney Vacation Club Resales and Point Rental (DVC-Rental.com & buyandselldvc.com)  We appreciate your support...AND...as always, we appreciate YOU spending a little of your time with us.  We know that you have lots of options for Disney-based podcasts, but for including us...Thank You!

Ian Michael Black is Aveda's renowned Global Artistic Director, Hair Color. A globe trotting master educator if ever there was one, Ian is a fashion focused, creative colorist committed to elevating the art and science of hair color. Listen in as Ian and Gordon discuss all things hair color related.

Derek Martin is a very recognisable face, he's the uncle we all want and I'm lucky to know him amongst other very talented people in The Grand Order of Water Rats.From stories of Music Hall & variety to work with Neil from the Young Ones and hanging out with Hollywood Royalty to Eastender's and enjoying the company of Shane Ritchie and more.Derek's stories are fascinating, not just the people he's worked alongside but its so nice hearing about how much he appreciates his career, he's thankful and proud and if you're wondering what "he's one of the good guys" actually means? By the time this chat is over you'll know what i mean... Welcome to Eyes & Teeth Derek Martin

On this show, Tyler and Nick interview Michael Black from Nazareth Farm in West Virginia. Michael discusses the unique challenges of Appalachia, what it means to "re-member," how to live out the underrated Catholic social teaching tenet of subsidiarity, and so much more. This avid tree climber and nut forager plays an instrumental role at this small non-profit that's making a big community impact through the its cornerstones of service, community, prayer, and simplicity. Whether it's the beauty of ecumenical prayer, growing your own produce, or showering only once a week (seriously), this conversation should certainly help us cultivate our interior gardens and challenge us to reenchant the culture.If you want to put shovel to soil with the Nazareth Farm team, please check out their website, or give them a ring at 304-782-2742 (yes, a landline!), or email them at nazarethfarm@gmail.com. You can follow Nazareth Farm on Facebook or Instagram.Have a question, topic idea, gardening tip, anything? Email us at edenrevisitedpodcast@gmail.com. We'd love to give you a sprout out!

As part of our documentary on Otto Jaffe and the history of the Jewish Community in Northern Ireland, we paid a visit to the Belfast Hebrew Congregation on the Somerton Road.   The North Belfast synagogue is the third synagogue built in Belfast, the first one being built by Daniel Jaffe on Great Victoria Street and the second by his son Otto Jaffe on Annesley Street near Carlisle Circus.   While there, we were given a tour by Michael Black: the current chairman of the Northern Irish Jewish community and someone with a lot of knowledge about the history of the building.   We had such a great time with Michael and were so interested in what he had to share that we've decided to release our full rough-cut with you so that you can enjoy a virtual tour of one of Belfast's best-kept secrets.   Enjoy!  

Linda McAuley welcomes Adrian Huston as they talk about the Coronavirus Jobs Retention Scheme being extended to March. Plus travel expert Simon Calder and Richard Williams, Head of Transport at the Consumer Council are on to chat about travel refunds and how COVID-19 and lockdowns have affected the travel industry. Michael Black is Social Security Legal officer at the Law Centre on how the dates of payments caused problems for Universal Credit claimants and Linda talks with John French, former Chief Executive of the Consumer Council about his new role. contact the show with your consumer and benefits queries: Email: OnYourBehalf@bbc.co.uk Write to: OYB BBC Ormeau Avenue BELFAST BT 2 8 HQ Listener Line: 02890 338314 website: www.bbc.co.uk/oyb

This episode we have the pleasure of chatting with Ian Michael Black, Global Director of Hair Color at Aveda. He shares his way of navigating the global pandemic while renovating a new home and adjusting to a virtual way of working. His laugh is contagious and he is absolutely charming.  Check out his stunning work on Instagram @ianmichaelblack. Follow us on Instagram @thebeautifulhustlepodcast @phillipprocopio @jessica406saunders to support our podcast visit our website www.thebeautifulhustlepodcast.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebeautifulhustle/message

"The Dubs" #266 - Bonus Show! Michael Black gives us a Universal Orlando & Sea World Halloween Spooktacular Trip Report!  Thank You for downloading and listening to Show #266 of The Dub Dee Dub Revue.  If you enjoy listening to The Dub Dee Dub Revue and would like to help out the show, please consider donating to our Patreon campaign at www.patreon.com/thedubs We sincerely appreciate your support! The Dub Dee Dub Revue can be found almost ANYWHERE podcasts are heard!!  To find us most easily, checkout YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Stitcher, Tune In Radio, Google Play Music, iHeartRadio, Overcast, Player FM, Pod-O-Matic, Pocketcasts, Podcast Addict, Soundcloud, and on our own site TheDubDeeDubRevue.com.   Also, Please be sure to subscribe to the show to get the latest shows delivered directly to your podcast feed.  AND visit us on YouTube at The Dub Dee Dub Revue https://www.youtube.com/thedubdeedubrevue  Twitter @dubdeedubrevue, like our Facebook page, and checkout our Instagram page @thedubdeedubrevuepodcast. Lastly, Thank You to our sponsors for making this show happen:  The Theme Park Brothers on YouTube (themeparkbrothers.com)  Made to Order Mickey Ears (magicalmaradesigns.com) and Disney Vacation Club Resales and Point Rental (DVC-Rental.com & buyandselldvc.com)  We appreciate your support...AND...as always, we appreciate YOU spending a little of your time with us.  We know that you have lots of options for Disney-based podcasts, but for including us...Thank You!

For this international edition of PSYCHOTIC BUMP SCHOOL, DJ ROME welcomes Ghanaian superstar and UN Ambassador ROCKY DAWUNI who stops by to help pay tribute to the late legendary Afrobeat drummer Tony Allen.  Out of Canada, fiction writer TAMARA (tuh MARE uhh) HARASEN returns to speak on the impact of COVID-19 on Canadian residents as well as the political discourse surrounding the handling of a rare mass tragedy.  Back in the states, casino worker and Nevada resident MICHAEL BLACK speaks on the re-opening prospects in the gambling capitol of the world, while 12 Tone Music's PHILIP EMBUIDO returns to speak about the Grammy's tribute to Prince.  An amazingly full show, so press PLAY and ENJOY!

Kevin Krueger spoke with Michael Black, author of “Pressing On, Finishing Well”. An interesting discussion of how focusing on how we'd like to be remembered when we're gone affects how we live now.

We talk with Michael Black of Passport to the Parks!  We talk with Michael about leaving Ohio and moving to the magic!  He shares why and how they moved near the parks and gives us some tips locals use to tour the Vacation Kingdom of the World.  You can find Michael's latest blog post here! Thank you for downloading and listening to ResortLoop.com - The Gateway to the Magic! Please Stand Clear of the Doors! To receive a free, no-obligation quote, visit us at Resort Loop Travel! If you would like to consider supporting the show, visit ResortLoop.com/support! Exclusive Resort Loop Gear is available at our TeePublic store! Join our Facebook group here! Thank you for downloading The Resort Loop Podcast!