Podcast appearances and mentions of mike delaney

Podcast: Bites & Bytes PodcastEpisode: Food Industry Challenges: A Legal Perspective with Mike DelaneyPub date: 2024-11-11Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIn this episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, host Kristin Demoranville welcomes her good friend and former colleague, Mike Delaney, a seasoned corporate lawyer and partner with expertise in complex legal matters across industries. With over two decades of experience, Mike has held leadership roles at multinational corporations, where he managed global compliance, risk, and corporate governance. Kristin and Mike explore the real-world challenges in food cybersecurity, sharing stories from their work together and discussing how industries like food manufacturing and supply chains adapt to meet today's cybersecurity threats. From legal and compliance perspectives to human and technological considerations, this episode contains practical insights and firsthand experiences. _______________________________________________ Show Notes: DISARM Framework: https://www.disarm.foundation/framework Beekeeper movie:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15314262/ SEC Rules on Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, Governance, and Incident Disclosure by Public Companies: https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2023-139 Form 8-K:  https://www.sec.gov/files/form8-k.pdf _______________________________________________ Episode Key Highlights: (0:00:00) - Food Memories and Personal Connections (0:06:50) - Industry's Push for Modernization in Cybersecurity (0:21:00) - Key Supply Chain Vulnerabilities in Food (0:31:28) - SEC's New Cybersecurity Reporting Rules (0:43:00) - Rising Cyber Threats Targeting Food Sector _______________________________________________ Bites and Bytes Podcast Info: TikTok Website:  Explore all our episodes, articles, and more on our official website.  Visit Now Merch Shop:  Show your support with some awesome Bites and Bytes gear!

Fr Mike Delaney's story of the Parish roadside display sign turning into an unexpected “sign from God” reminding us that signs from God appear in everyday moments in both small and surprising ways.

Fr Mike Delaney emphasizes that simple acts of kindness and connection, guided by the *WEST* principles—Welcoming, Encouraging, Saying Sorry, and Giving Thanks—can have a profound impact on others.

The Black Ferns are in a renewed state of mind ahead of their next challenge. The team is set to face off against Ireland on Monday morning in Vancouver to kick off the WXV-1 tournament. Black Ferns assistant coach Mike Delaney joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fr Mike Delaney gives thanks for the opportunity to meet new people, leading to a thoughtful conversation about faith. It reminded him of the beauty of creation around us and how many people, while no longer attending church, still appreciate the grandeur of the world and the opportunities to connect with others

Fr Mike Delaney says that this year's Tasmania Wine Festival, with its wine tastings, friendly interactions, enjoyable music, sense of community, and shared enthusiasm reminded him of the contagious passion and authority with which Jesus spoke to the crowds of his time, inspiring them to seek joy and fulfillment in daily life.

Fr Mike Delaney shares the experience of meeting strangers and friends in person rather than via social media. He compares the experience of being at table with many people, come in face-to-face conversation while others are absorbed on their mobile devices

Fr Mike Delaney tells of being invited to journey with a friend who was beginning palliative care. This experience makes Fr Mike wonder if because of the busyness of life, we don't make the time to know our friends and their family better – until it is, almost, too late.

Fr Mike Delaney observes that life is so much more fun when we're not thinking about ourselves but rather appreciating wonderful people, especially the company when we're enjoying a shared meal.

Fr Mike Delaney has been doing some research on the word “Mizpah” that was inscribed inside the band of his mother's wedding ring.

when most of Fr Mike Delaney's various devices had flat batteries, he pondered the metaphor on our relationship with God. Do I come to the Lord often to recharge so that I never run flat and struggle with life, or do I run near empty hoping that I will get through without his grace recharging me?

Fr Mike Delaney says the Gospel challenges us as the broken body of Christ to build unity and community and that we will make known the incredible power of the Risen Jesus in everything we do and say.

Fr Mike Delaney tells how working with children and their sense of awe and wonder enables the grandeur of God in the everyday activities make the familiar with seem vibrant and new.

God in the Everyday–Fr Mike Delaney– Clergy Lunches (Fr Mike Delaney says that like Jesus in the Gospels who used meals to engender a sense of welcome and belonging, it is important for us to make time to share a meal and to use it as a healthy form of sharing our thoughts, our struggles, our joys and triumphs.)

God in the Everyday–Fr Mike Delaney–Wine Tour 2023 (Fr Mike Delaney says farmers have a great deal to teach us, to see each day and each challenge, each success, as an opportunity to see the hand of God at work in our lives and to see how we can be blessed even in the difficult moments.)

God in the Everyday–Fr Mike Delaney–Find the Voice (Fr Mike has been reflecting on John Farnham's musical and life story. As well as it just being a really great view the documentary “John Farnham: Finding the Voice” spoke to me about another aspect of life – our faith journey. So often we can think that we are all alone and all our struggles are just impacting me. Throughout our lives none of us is completely alone, even in the darkest moments, for the Lord is with us. Sadly, it might not be the same for everyone all the time. So, who do know who might need to know that they are valued, respected – we all need someone to help us Find our Voice. Towards the end of the show John speaks about friendship. He says – something I believe in very, very strongly is what you give is what you get. Helping someone is a great gift that we can all do, even when we are struggling.)

God in the Everyday–Fr Mike Delaney–Where is God (Fr Mike says last August, on the feast of the Assumption, I was sitting in the Church before Mass praying. As I sat with my eyes closed, I became aware of the warmth of the bright sunlight – yes Tassie can have sunny days in August – that was all around me and I became more conscious of God's wonderful presence surrounding me. It also reminded me of the Old Testament reading from the 1st Book of Kings – the story of Eliza meeting the Lord on the mountain top. It doesn't matter if it is a gentle breeze, bright sunlight or even a mighty storm – there can be many moments when we can be still before the Lord, and we can be aware of God's presence. And it doesn't have to be on the mountain top after we have run in fear from our enemies, or even from our friends. Nor does it have to be in a Church where there are big windows that allow in mighty bursts of sunlight – it can be where you are right at this minute. All God asks is that you be silent so that you can listen to the gentle voice of God calling you into a deeper relationship with the God of life. I answered my own question – Where is God? – by looking all around and finding him in the beauty of that moment and it stayed with me throughout the day. I hope that you might find the answer to the question as you look around you and encounter God‘s presence today in all that you can see.)

God in the Everyday–Fr Mike Delaney–God of Big Dreams (Recently a favourite passage of Scripture was part of our Sunday Scripture readings – Isaiah 55: 10-11. As the passage ends the Lord says – ‘the word that goes from my mouth does not return to me empty, without carrying out my will and succeeding in what it was sent to do'. As I reflected on the passage in preparation for my homily that weekend, I recalled a Worship Song I'd heard recently which had stuck in my mind – I've asked Jude whether he might be able to play it after this God Spot – God of Big Dreams by Jenn Bostic. Some time back I spoke about the challenge to pray for a greater response by the Church to becoming Missionary Disciples. Today I'd like to suggest another Big Hairy Audacious Goal and it comes from the Priestly Prayer of Jesus from John 17: 21 – ‘May they all be one. Father, may they be one in us, as you are in me and I am in you, so that the world will believe it was you who sent me.' This is especially important because this Podcast is played across over 30 Christian Radio Stations throughout Australia whose aim is to spread the Gospel message far and wide. As the passage ends the Lord says – ‘the word that goes from my mouth does not return to me empty, without carrying out my will and succeeding in what it was sent to do'.)

God in the Everyday–Fr Mike Delaney–Wine Awards (Fr Mike has been thinking about all the various wine awards and how they might be compared to how we judge people. Ultimately what these wine awards are saying is that on a given day, in a given place, the wine chosen is the best of all those that have been presented for judging. However, even though we might take notice of wine awards, the main question is – did I enjoy the wine and would I enjoy another glass. Is my personal judgement that buying that wine was a great decision? What happens when I meet people? Do we make decisions based on what other people have said about them, do we act like the wine snob who only takes notice of what others think and don't take the time to get to know them and make my own decision? Jesus says – ‘Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me; and those who welcome me welcome the one who sent me.' This week take the time to see people as they are and know that they are Christ in our midst, the image of our God.)

Gospel Reflection– Fr Mike Delaney– Just Another Question (In today's Gospel there is no actual question being asked of Jesus – rather he makes a comment about what it means to live a faithful life according to the Law of Moses. The Pharisees taught the Law which they considered a firm foundation and Jesus acknowledges that. But their hearts were not open to what God had intended the Law to proclaim – that he was their God, and they were his children. Jesus condemns their teaching and in contrast Jesus teaches – ‘Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened, and I will give you rest. Shoulder my yoke and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for you souls' (11:28-29). The final part of our reading reminds us that we have one Master, one Father, One Teacher and challenges us to consider just another question: what this might mean in our community today and what might need to change to make it so today?)

God in the Everyday–Fr Mike Delaney–Two Experiences (Fr Mike is invited to join a family for a Saturday lunch as a birthday celebration for a lady he has known for over 40 years. As the extended family arrive with their cards and presents and as I watched her listening to the grandchildren's stories, I was reminded of a night sitting round a campfire almost 40 years ago as I enjoyed the company of her family in a camping ground at Port Arthur. On that night, her father had asked the children to share their answer to a question that he posed. No-one jumped in to give the answer – they waited until the youngest gave her answer. Then each child, from youngest to the oldest, made their contribution, each adding to the wisdom and understanding of their siblings. As I watched this now grandmother ask each child to tell their story I felt that I was blessed to be able to experience these two events so many years apart but so similar in their execution. As we grow in our faith journey, we should be able to add something to the conversation – but I wonder if we allow people the opportunity to make their contribution. The next time a conversation starts pray for the grace to listen and the love to encourage the person we're talking with to share their story and their faith.)

God in the Everyday–Fr Mike Delaney–Early Morning Webinar (Fr Mike regularly gets up very early to take part in webinars originating in the US or Canada and often the timing is rather difficult because they are at 2:00am EST in Australia. Fr Mike says the small group discussions during the webinar are stimulating. Recently, the topic was Spiritual Authority, a series on Leadership within the Parish. In the discussion, his group commented that having spiritual authority comes not from knowledge but by modelling how Jesus cares for us. It reminded Fr Mike that there are so many ways that God can touch our lives and sharing with people on the other side of the world at 2am helped him understand a great truth – modelling love to those closest to us is one very real way that we can come to know what God's love for us really means.)

Gospel Reflection– Fr Mike Delaney–At What Cost-4-Doing the Will of God (Fr Mike Delaney concludes his multi-week reflection series that he is calling At What Cost. To put today's reading into a bit of a context, Jesus has entered Jerusalem when he's been welcomed by the people joyfully. From there, he'd gone to the temple where he'd driven the traders from the temple and had been challenged by the chief priests and the scribes. By what authority are you doing these things? We hear Jesus tell this parable about the two brothers who were asked by their father to work in the family vineyard, and we see two quite different responses. Jesus then asks the scribes and Pharisees which of the two did the father's will? Without hesitation, they were able to answer the first. Later in Matthew's Gospel, Jesus will again remind us that it's not what we say or believe that will determine whether we are faithful to the will of God, it will be what we've done. So where do we stand today in our response to God's call in our lives? Do I hear God in the everyday inviting me to answer his call to be a disciple in the vineyard?)

Gospel Reflection– Fr Mike Delaney–At What Cost-3-Boundless Generosity (Fr Mike Delaney continues his multi-week reflection series that he is calling At What Cost. This week, we're again faced with the challenge in the gospel regarding the boundless generosity of God and our response. This passage provides two insights into the generosity of God. Firstly, the payment of a denarius to each person was not the payment of a wage for work done, it was the payment that was the amount considered to be necessary for a family to have sufficient to survive each day. The 2nd way is to perhaps look at the parable in the light of what happens when someone, who's a Johny-come-lately, is accepted as being as much a part of the community as I am. And therefore, is as worthy of the mercy of God as I am. So, the question becomes; what happens, what will it cost me, that allows me to change my attitude so that I can really understand the generous love of God that is not concerned about how, when, or why, but who? Rather than resent God's generosity, we'll actually give thanks that God is bigger than we are, and is just to all of us, no matter when or how we hear the word of God.)

Gospel Reflection– Fr Mike Delaney–At What Cost-2-Boundless Mercy (Fr Mike Delaney continues his multi-week reflection series that he is calling At What Cost. Today's Gospel then takes us beyond what the limits of our human experience are. We hear Peter ask Jesus, Lord, how often must I forgive my brother if he wrongs me. Jesus' response tells him and is further developed in the parable that the mercy and love of God is not limited by our human imagining but is boundless. Using the price of silver, the 10,000 talents would be almost $300 million, so for the king to forgive that kind of level of debt is beyond our imagining. The 2nd man owning the first servant 100 denarii is the equivalent of 100 days wages, which is around $34,000. What does this story mean for us in the light of God's generosity? Do I recognise that the first servant is a Jesus image, someone who gave everything for me, and that I frequently am the second servant who really struggles to forgive my sister and my brother? A question for today is: Will it cost me to look at forgiveness differently so that I can see God's mercy being poured out both as justice and compassion in every moment of my day?)

Gospel Reflection– Fr Mike Delaney–At What Cost-1-Reflect Before Responding (Fr Mike Delaney commences a 4-week reflection series that he is calling At What Cost. In today's Gospel we're being reminded that one of the challenges we can face in our living out the gospel is, how to respond to issues that arise within the Community. Jesus instructed his disciples to correct the faults and failings amongst members of the Community and effectively how we are to act in our day, but I wonder, as we heard these words, whether you would, or could do what is being asked of us. We need to reflect on what is happening before we act in order that we're faithfully fulfilling the call of being a disciple. It's not my belief or position that I need to defend, but it's the gospel that must be defended. The final part of today's reading has an important message for us. Going to God in prayer with others before we tackle serious issues is an important and integral step if we are to address the challenge of correcting faults and failings in one another. Anything less is unchristian.)

God in the Everyday–Fr Mike Delaney–The Light That Shines (Fr Mike has been having some conversations about colours, grey skies, shards of light and views. The first happened during a meeting, when we were asked what colour might best describe how we were feeling. Next, a photo of grey skies over Kingston Beach but with a bright shard of light breaking through, making a bright spot in the greyness. Next, simply looking out the window – the sky is grey, darkness is descending but there is still something majestic about the river and all that I can see. Tomorrow it will be different but there will be another beautiful scene in front of me to that will remind that each day, each conversation, is different, but everything offers me another opportunity to experience the presence and wonder of God.)

God in the Everyday–Fr Mike Delaney–Parish Vision (Fr Mike has also been thinking about people wanting to get things done faster. Recently he used the Working Genius Assessment to develop a Vision for the Parish, re-form the Parish Pastoral Council and creating a Senior Leadership Team. The results showed a strong bias towards wanting to help people. almost a third of the group, have both Enablement and Tenacity as their dual skills. This suggests that they want to get things done and some of them are, as they've told me, a little frustrated that the process is not moving as quickly as they would like. Fr Mike now knows that he has people who are desperate for something to do but he needs help from others to help him fill the gaps in his skills.)

God in the Everyday–Fr Mike Delaney–Air Travel (Fr Mike wonders if his experiences of air travel from Hobart to Sydney is something like what life can sometimes seem like. Before boarding watching some people being comfortable with the waiting, some wandering around seeming not to be able to settle and the children exploring whatever is happening. Severe thunderstorms just prior to arrival means a long holding pattern then more delays before getting into the terminal. Life is often like that. Being on the way, but something unexpected happens and planning goes on hold. It also reminds Fr Mike that Jesus asked his disciples to sit and watch with him – when our plans change and we need to fill-in time but for the most part we don't always take the opportunity to simply be in his presence.)

God in the Everyday–Fr Mike Delaney–Walking in a Strange Place (While attending the Divine Renovation conference in Sydney earlier this year, Fr Mike decided to walk the 40-minute distance each day to the conference and greet people he met along the way. His success rate in having conversation was not high and it made him wonder if we have become so focused on what we are doing, and that we are so busy about being ‘me' that we don't always have time to worry about or relate to someone else. Evangelisation involves reaching out to people in the everyday – it is the key to beginning the conversation that might eventually, hopefully, lead them to seek a relationship with God. We know there are three responses that anyone can make to our initial conversation – they can say – No; Yes; or they can say maybe or later. But if we don't make the initial contact, the effort to make the conversation the answer, by default, is always No. Today's challenge for you is to say hello to someone you don't know and see where that might lead.)God in the Everyday–Fr Mike Delaney–Walking in a Strange Place (While attending the Divine Renovation conference in Sydney earlier this year, Fr Mike decided to walk the 40-minute distance each day to the conference and greet people he met along the way. His success rate in having conversation was not high and it made him wonder if we have become so focused on what we are doing, and that we are so busy about being ‘me' that we don't always have time to worry about or relate to someone else. Evangelisation involves reaching out to people in the everyday – it is the key to beginning the conversation that might eventually, hopefully, lead them to seek a relationship with God. We know there are three responses that anyone can make to our initial conversation – they can say – No; Yes; or they can say maybe or later. But if we don't make the initial contact, the effort to make the conversation the answer, by default, is always No. Today's challenge for you is to say hello to someone you don't know and see where that might lead.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOoyeEY26Qc Ever wondered how fitness influencers make money? Do gym bros even make money? Or do they just post photos of themselves online for vanity? In this episode of the Not Bothered Podcast, fitness influencer Mike Delaney talks about the routes that fitness influencers take to make money online. Mike's Instagram: https://instagram.com/mjdelaneyfit/ Mulvey's Instagram: https://instagram.com/M88ULV

God in the Everyday–Fr Mike Delaney– My Alarm (Fr Mike sees God in the everyday in many and varied ways. In today's episode it's his alarm clock, or rather the Amazon Echo that he uses as an alarm clock. Thursday mornings are an early start for Fr Mike, 3:50am, so that he can participate in a weekly webinar on parish renewal through the Rebuilt Parish Association from the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Recently one of the weekly webinars was cancelled but Fr Mike forgot to cancel his early morning alarm. This oversight reminded him of why he developed his interest in parish renewal, that it's about changing some/many of our previous behaviours. Effecting change will always involve doing things that cause discomfort or as it is so often called – a holy disquiet. Fr Mike says that next time a webinar is cancelled I hope I remember to also cancel the alarm, but I intend to never stop looking at what is happening around me and accepting the challenges that any change will ask of me.)

God in the Everyday–Fr Mike Delaney– Day of Australia (Fr Mike has been pondering the celebrations that mark the various aspects of our story, as a person, family, community and nation. Fr Mike's family have a tradition whereby they remember their parents at 8pm on the days of their birthdays, wedding anniversary, Mother's and Father's Day and of course the day of their deaths. Making time to mark special events, anniversaries and even a National Day can become special moments when we have the chance to remember all the good things and blessings we have received. Our Christian faith also gives us many opportunities to celebrate throughout the year because we also need to remember and celebrate our faith story.)

God in the Everyday—Fr Mike Delaney–Opps (Fr Mike has been reflecting on the business of life and how often some random event triggers a memory which generates a response or activity. He says that there have been lots of times when something happens, and his thoughts turn to a person or event. Many of those times when he makes the effort to contact that person their response is something like – I've been meaning to contact you! God does work in our daily lives and does help us to see things but, if we aren't focused and paying attention then we can easily miss his presence.)

Gospel Reflection–Fr Mike Delaney—Speak Lord, Your Servant is Listening (This Sunday is traditionally called Good Shepherd Sunday. In the Gospel of John as we hear Jesus say to us, the one who enters through the gate is the shepherd of the flock. The sheep hear his voice. One by one, he calls his own sheep and leads them out and the sheep follow because they know his voice. We hear many voices which call us this way and that but how do we know which response to make? It would depend greatly on whether we recognise the voice of the shepherd or not. We have to learn to listen to him, and that means sometimes our prayer really does have to be the prayer of being silent in the presence of our God. To be able to say with the young Samuel, speak, Lord, your servant is listening.)

Gospel Reflection–Fr Mike Delaney–Emmaus Road Choice: Despair or Hope? (Fr Mike says that in this Easter season we're being called to hear a much bigger story than just the news cycles. Our lives, like the lives of the early followers of the Risen Christ, we have a choice. We can choose to be downcast and defeated as the disciple son the road to Emmaus were because of what we've lost. Or we can decide to rise up with Christ and look at all the new possibilities that this time has opened up for us. We can be a sign of hope and life in our world because we truly believed that not only has Jesus risen from the dead, but he has breathed new life into our community.)

God in the Everyday—Fr Mike Delaney–Lent (As we celebrate the Resurrection, Fr Mike says tells of a Lenten experience he had that showed that people sometimes do listen to what he says. At the parish primary school on Ash Wednesday, Fr Mike shared with the students one of his Lenten observances, to put money in the Project Compassion box each time he had a can of Pepsi. During the Taste of Huon event one of the students asked Fr Mike how many fines he had paid for breaking his Pepsi fast. Usually, we don't share with others our self-denial decisions, but because he did share it with the school children, he wonders if it did make him more accountable. It's a reminder that frequently we do need someone in our lives who holds us accountable for our behaviour and can challenge us when we need encouragement.)

On The Journey This Week: Fr Mark De Battista says in the Gospel Jesus leads us into an explicit affirmation of faith in him and belief in his power and identity. Mother Hilda says the raising of Lazarus teaches us how to deal with grief. The Triumph Lenten series continues with Ken Bryant and Br Lewis Harwood. Plus, Mike Delaney wonders if our relationship with our mobile phone is like our relationship with God.

God in the Everyday—Fr Mike Delaney—The Phone Call (Fr Mike contemplates the wonder and perhaps restrictions created by the mobile phone. Recently, a retired priest who is a great mate of his sister-in-law's uncle was admitted to hospital after a medical episode during Mass. Thanks to the mobile phone “ring around” Fr Mike became aware of the priest's situation before the priest's sister in a classic case of how someone had rung someone on the mainland who had rung Fr Mike's brother who had rung Fr Mike who then contacted the priest's sister. There's an old saying that says – once upon a time the phone was attached to the wall and we were free to wander wherever we wanted but now we are attached to the phones and our freedom is gone. Fr Mike wonders how often do we really appreciate our mobile phone and all the things that it can do to help people and make life easier or do we now just take it for granted.)

God in the Everyday—Fr Mike Delaney—Zacchaeus (Fr Mike says that being called to mission is all about at how we respond to God's invitation to be witnesses in the world by asking how we are responding to the events of our every day. This God spot is the result of opening a file with just the word “Zacchaeus” in it, listening to a homily about clutter in one's life, trying to put a God Spot together. Zacchaeus is the story of a man who wondered who Jesus was and looked for a way to see him by climbing a tree. As the story unfolds, we hear Zacchaeus pledging to make restitution to anyone he had cheated. He was uncluttering his life in a very different way, but he was now open to the Lord in a real way. This God spot is not what I would have thought when I originally created a file called Zacchaeus, but then, isn't that the way that God frequently works in our lives.)

On The Journey This Week: Fr Mark De Battista says this Gospel takes us on a journey into true spiritual insight. Mother Hilda says it is not what we see that has its lasting effects, it is how we see it. The Triumph Lenten series continues with Sr Anastasia Reeves and Ken Bryant. Plus, Mike Delaney and God in the Everyday.

God in the Everyday–Fr Mike Delaney–There is a Season (Through the events of a recent weekend with one incident involving deep sadness and the other overflowing with joy, Fr Mike is reminded of the passage from the Book of Ecclesiastes (or Bob Dylan – depending on your bent) that there is a time for every purpose under heaven. Every day there will be people who experience great sorrow that can almost crush even the strongest person and there can be great joy that brings hope and life into a dark world. In moments of sorrow, as well as our prayers for those who are struggling, the most powerful gifts we have are simply our presence and even our silence. In moments of joy, we usually don't have to do very much at all because the joy is contagious and life-giving.)

Interview—Fr Mike Delaney & Dcn Josh Clayton—Divine Renovation Australasia Conference (Journey Editor Max Norden in conversation with Fr Mike Delaney and Deacon Josh Clayton on their experience of the 2023 Divine Renovation Australasia conference last weekend in Sydney. Over 500 delegates, including clergy, religious and lay people, gathered to share and learn how to move parishes from a maintenance mode to mission. The conference focused on how to cultivate communities of discipleship that are vibrant and dynamic faith communities.)

God in the Everyday—Fr Mike Delaney—Bruny Island (Fr Mike's regular trip to Bruny Island to say Mass for the island's very small community reminds him of the first priest to travel to the island, Fr John Wallis, in 1933. Fr Mike tells the story of the challenge from the Bruny Island community to Fr John Wallace and says that challenge still hold true in today's regional and remote communities - Doesn't anyone care about us in the bush? Which leaves us with challenges – how do we meet people in this new age of communications in a way that addresses these same old concerns of being present to others? Perhaps it's being prepared to step outside the comfortable and look at totally new ways of doing things.)

Today, Sima joins Mike Delaney, the Managing Partner of Court Square Capital Partners, and Gary Laben, the Former CEO of Dynata, on a panel discussion to discuss various issues related to the insights and marketing industry. What is the biggest obstacle and gaps you see for the insights and marketing industry moving forward? Sima thinks that the biggest challenges are getting used to all the change and managing all the available data. One of the biggest changes Gary has seen is how talent has been disrupted over the last few years. That has created an entirely different environment for acquisition, retention, growth, and development.  How are best practice companies dealing with how to work from home and culture? Gary believes that the values of a company define its culture. Mike believes that culture is singularly the most important thing that defines who will win in the marketplace. He has dealt with many leaders who feel that being in the office is essential for building a culture. However, many workers prefer to work from home. So the companies that tried to mandate going back into the office had to back off and opt for a more virtual environment because they had very high resignation rates. What should industry leaders focus on to ensure their success and help move the industry forward? Mike has seen marketing come a long way in terms of its importance to value creation within the enterprise. He feels that marketing has become a differentiator in how businesses can grow. However, there is so much data available now that typical marketing executives get overwhelmed by it, making it hard for them to take full advantage of it and consume it in a way that adds value to their businesses. So, industry leaders need to focus on making data more easily consumable for marketing executives and more tangible for them in terms of how it translates into actions.  Gary thinks leaders must determine the most important KPIs and use them in a disciplined way. How should leaders use various data sources to help them make better decisions? Sima thinks that all the data within an organization should exist culturally as part of that organization. She also thinks leaders need to consider the decisions they need to make and be disciplined in pulling in the right data sets to inform their decisions. What is Dynata doing to transform itself by connecting the insights and marketing industry to grow its addressable market? Dynata is on a journey to use its data in more places than originally intended. In creating more products and services, they have had to retool many technologies to make them fit for a broader application. They have to secure additional permissions to use that application and offer additional training to ensure their people understand where the business is going. They must also create an ecosystem that acknowledges where they are headed and extend their value proposition. Which skill sets are most critical for our industry? People need to take risks, be willing to fail, and be prepared to learn from failing. They also need to learn how to be comfortable outside their comfort zones and be prepared to do things that are data-driven and informed, even when those things are done in an entirely different way from how they were programmed to think about them. Coping with the current economic turbulence Everyone is always looking for higher rates of return. Many marketing departments and people running businesses are thinking about paying off some debts and ways to drive more earnings. Mike thinks we will see a re-rating of how much risk will cost, and people will be more willing to put capital into those investments. He believes that that will impact marketing. Fortunately, marketing budgets are getting more respect than they used to because the return on capital can now be proven.  Top predictions for the industry Gary thinks the industry will continue to expand and extend dat...

God in the Everyday—Fr Mike Delaney—Encounters (A chance encounter with a parishioner at a shopping centre and the subsequent discussion reminds Fr Mike about the importance of social encounters and their role in building community. The spending time with family and friends, the joy of being together, shared meals, stories and experiences, creating environments for children to interact and families to feel that they belong to a community with much in common are all part of the way God works in our everyday.)

God in the Everyday—Fr Mike Delaney—Unexpected Sounds (During his regular daily prayer routine, Fr Mike notices a dramatic change in ambient noise sounds because of the school holidays. Instead of children playing and parent voices, Fr Mike becomes aware of the sounds of nature. It reminds him of the pleasure of God speaking into our ordinary everyday activity and that there is so much beauty in life that we can miss if our mind is focused elsewhere. Both Francis of Assisi and John Vianney had a simple yet powerful understanding of how God works in our lives and in our world – between the two they reminded us that coming to God with the right frame of mind and listening to what is happening around us can open up a whole range of possibilities that we might otherwise miss.)

Title: EP211: Get to Know Your Neighbors   I've been thinking about the status of neighbors and our interactions with them in this fast-paced and highly digitalized world we live in. How many of us actually know our neighbors? Maybe we're missing out on a deep sense of belonging and community that could be built with the people who live right next door.     Learn more about Kristen Manieri and coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com KristenManieri.com   Host Bio Kristen Manieri is a coach who works with teams to increase both productivity and wellbeing. She also helps individuals navigate transition with clarity and confidence. Her areas of focus are: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, habit formation, rest rituals, and self-care. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 200 authors about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional and joyful life. Learn more at kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me.    Coaching If you've ever considered coaching, or if you're feelings stuck or you're about to make a big transition, reach out to me and we can talk about how I can help you navigate what's ahead with more confidence and clarity. You can reach me at Kristen@kristenmanieri.com.   Full Transcript   This past weekend we had tea with our neighbors, Rick and Leslie. We've been living on our new street for almost nine months now, and other than hellos as we come and go or quick chats at the end of the driveway, this was the first time we'd actually sat down with one of our neighbors to really get to know them.   It was lovely. I'm so grateful they invited us over.   It got me thinking about the status of neighbors and our interactions with them in this fast-paced and highly digitalized world we now live in. How many of us actually know our neighbors? Maybe we know their first names and a rough idea of what they do for a living, but who can say they actually have a relationship with their neighbors.   We used to live in Central Florida, and when we moved onto our street back in 2006, our next-door neighbor was a guy named Mike Delaney. From the day we moved in, Mike made it his mission to get to know us and to introduce us to the other neighbors. Marc and I and the other neighbors joked that he was the mayor of our cul de sac. And while sometimes he bordered on a little nosy at time, the truth is that it felt good that there was someone on our street who really cared about the people he ended up living next to.      Mike was in his seventies back then, and maybe that's part of the reason he was so adamant about getting to know us; he came from an era when that was the norm.   These days, it's not really the norm, is it?   “By and large, we're lonelier and unhappier than we were in the decades before the Internet age,” writes Susan Pinker in her book The Village Effect: How face-to-Face Contact Can Make Us Happier and Healthier. “Psychologists don't know why that is exactly, though we do know that close relationships are the strongest drivers of happiness, and that being alone and unaffiliated makes us the most unhappy. The evidence is pretty clear that we are wired for frequent and genuine interaction. As humans, we need to know that we belong.”   Belonging matters. In fact, the relatively new field of social neuroscience, which looks at the relationship between social experiences and biological systems, is overflowing with evidence for how the health of our relationships is directly tied to our mental and physical health. We thrive in community. And if I'm to make meaningful social connection a core part of my thrive plan, then neighbors are just low hanging fruit. They're literally right next door.   Now, I'm not talking about having tea with Rick and Leslie every week. We're busy, they're busy. It would be unrealistic to keep that up. But next time I see Rick washing his car, can I stop for five minutes and have a nice chat? Next time I see our other neighbor walking his dog, can I pause for a few moments to connect?   It all comes down to identifying what matters (in this case, meaningful connection and creating a sense of community) and then being intentional about having what matters be a priority. It's noticing that these little two- and five-minute moments to connect really matter. It's slowing down in life long enough to seize the opportunity to connect when it arises.   Sometimes it's going beyond the organic, spontaneous opportunities to connect—like when we bump into each other while walking our dogs or putting out our recycling—and inviting someone over for tea, like Rick and Leslie did for us.   Remember my neighbor Mike Delaney? While we lost touch after he moved to back to Pennsylvania, when he passed away a few years ago we had the opportunity to connect with his sister. What Marc and I told her was that we would never forget how Mike made us feel; like we mattered, like we belonged. And this was all because Mike took the time to be a good neighbor: to connect, to get to know us, to show he cared. Maybe it's as simple as stopping to connect for a few minutes a week with someone we live near. Maybe this small act isn't so small after all.                                    

Mike and Ashley have been together for 9 years and married for 6. They join us to talk about what it is like to be married to a first responder and the effects that can have on the home life. thewashdownpodcast@gmail.com #NeverAloneAlwaysForward

On this episode we talk with Bret Cortright and Mike Delaney of War Horses for Veterans. We get to hear their stories and how they came to be involved with the program. Bret is the Director of Operations. He is a 12 year veteran of law enforcement and is a former wheel officer. (motorcycle cop) Mike is a 16 year veteran of law enforcement from a large metro department and was medically retired in 2021. If you want to know more about their program check out their social media here... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UygdULfbM6o @wh4vets www.whfv.org Bret Cortright Bret@whfv.org Mike Delaney Mike@whfv.org @mike_d_whfv thewashdownpodcast@gmail.com #NeverAloneAlwaysForward