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Shortly after we recorded our last episode and mentioned the bill, the House of Representatives tried and failed to vote on HR 9495, the “Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act” bill. House Republicans tried to suspend the rules and push a vote through, and got 52 Democrats to vote with them, but weren't able to get the ⅔ majority they needed under House procedural rules.But HR 9495, also called the “nonprofit killer” bill, isn't dead yet. If passed, it would allow the Trump administration to revoke an organization's nonprofit status by simply saying the organization is connected to or supports terrorism. It's another weapon the US government would have to attempt to crush dissent, targeting organizations standing up against the genocide in Gaza and many more. Civil society, activist, nonprofit and legal organizations from the Partnership for Civil Justice Fund to the National Council of Nonprofits, CAIR, ACLU and beyond have called for the bill to be rejected.To understand where this bill comes from and what its impact would be, we're joined today by Wassim Kanaan, a grass-roots-oriented advocate, focusing on direct advocacy and working with the community on high impact projects.Wassim currently serves as the Chair-person for the New Jersey Chapter of American Muslims for Palestine (AMP).Support the show

Are you a part of the sandwich generation? Creating a will, an end of life plan, and talking about all of it with your partner, parents, kids and other family can be overwhelming. Welcome to We Go Boldly, the go-to show for insights and tips on embracing and opening up your life. In today's episode, we explore life in the sandwich generation. Everyone needs a will, an end of life plan, and appropriate documents to protect their interests. Today we are here to help you understand the ins and outs of all of it. Join us as we delve into practical strategies and expert advice on how to have the tough conversations and think about the tough decisions. To help us with all of this today we have an incredible guest and new friend to the show! Let's learn more about Shana Siegel.Shana Siegel is Chair of the Elder Law; Special Needs group at Norris McLaughlin. Shana concentrates her practice on representing older adults, individuals with special needs, and their families in connection with life care planning, public benefits, trust and estate planning and administration, resident rights, health care decision making, guardianships and long-term care advocacy.  Shana has been certified by the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF) and is recognized as a member of the Counsel of Advanced Practitioners. Prior to joining Norris McLaughlin, P.A., Shana was with WanderPolo & Siegel for over 10 years, five of which were as principal.  She has been involved in health and long-term care issues for over 30 years. She is a past president of the New Jersey Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), where she regularly met with legislators and government officials on behalf of the elder law bar and their clients. Additionally, Shana has served as an officer for the New Jersey State Bar Elder & Disability Law Section and serves on the board of several nonprofits serving seniors and the disability community.Main Talking PointsWhere to start when thinking about planningThe importance of hard conversations about wills, estates, end of life planningWhy having an objective third party involved is helpful and mattersThe importance of empathy and understanding in having the conversationsUnderstanding and taking the first steps for planningLinks and ResourcesWebsite: www.goboldlyinitiative.comIG: @goboldlytogether Related Episodes: How to Meditate How to Self-Care Find Shana: noris-law.comSocial Media Handles: follow us on IG @goboldlytogether, FB @goboldlytogether, or LI @go-boldly-initiative or email us at info@goboldlyinitiative.com.Thank you for tuning into We Go Boldly. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with friends who might also benefit from discovering a new hobby. For more updates and episodes, follow us on IG @goboldlytogether, FB @goboldlytogether, or LI @go-boldly-initiative. Stay tuned for our next episode where we will explore how to break down the fear barrier. Did you enjoy this episode? We would love to hear your thoughts and more about your personal development journey. Head to Apple Podcasts and then rate, review, and subscribe. This way you will get notified once a new episode goes live. Don't forget to find us and subscribe on YouTube too. CONNECT WITH RIELLY AND TOVAHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/goboldlytogether/Website: goboldlyinitiative.com or https://we-go-boldly-podcast.simplecast.com/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsPh8gu_ugJqvvnYiuRSyPQLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/go-boldly-initiativePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/wegoboldlyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoBoldlyTogetherPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/GoBoldlyTogether/

With more than 10 years' experience in corporate recruiting, Kyle Dunleavy is a Senior Recruiter at CURE Auto Insurance. He recently became involved with the New Jersey Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as a 2024 ‘Visionary of the Year' candidate, and is working with his team towards building a world without blood cancer.

Medication and Motherhood can be one of the more confusing experiences of the reproductive years. Every parent seeks to create the safest experience for their unborn child while balancing the responsibility to their own physical and mental health. Learn about the way that medication decisions are made and the most up-to-date research about meds and moods! About Dr. Rachel Shmuts, DO Dr. Rachel Shmuts, DO, is a reproductive and general adult psychiatrist practicing in Southern New Jersey. She graduated from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine in 2009 and pursued her general adult psychiatry residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. She then completed a fellowship in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania, where she discovered her clinical passion in women's mental health. Dr. Shmuts is currently the Vice Chair of Education and Psychiatry Program Residency Director at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine and in the past was involved in many academic programs and curriculum reform for medical student education. She has been an invited speaker to myriad training programs as well as regional, national, and international conferences on topics in reproductive psychiatry. and truly enjoys the collaborative and interdisciplinary nature of her work. In addition to her clinical and educational work, she served as the Treasurer for Postpartum Support International's New Jersey Chapter, and she is active on other boards, committees, and advocacy groups serving the mental health care needs of the community.    * * *   *** CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.dvoraentin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dvoraentin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@misconceptionspodcast

Cheryl Gatti, who has been an experienced LNC for over 30 years, compares the early days of LNC work with the current environment and has valuable recommendations for any LNC to improve their business. She considers the AALNC a useful resource and encourages chapter membership. She recommends a self-assessment for areas that need improvement and education in those areas. Of particular importance is expertise in writing and speaking with clarity. While nurses get no formal training in the basics of running a business, they do learn critical thinking and analysis, as well as how to break down complex medical issues so that laypeople can understand them. This helps them hugely in the expert witness world. Cheryl highly recommends that LNCS try to get their work published in journals and/or books. Not only does this give your name and brand exposure, but you will also have editors who go over your work and, through their suggestions, can help you become a better writer. LNCs may get opportunities for high-volume volume work like mass torts. Cheryl advises that you consider whether you and/or your firm can handle it but not let fear stop you. Learn more about Sage Advice from an Experienced LNC- Cheryl Gatti How was building a business different in the early LNC days? What attitude and skills help nurses in their LNC businesses? What skills are most important to develop? How does getting published help your career? When a new opportunity comes, should you always say yes? Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu. https://youtu.be/8asMUCmuD1M Announcing LNC Success™ Virtual Conference 8 October 26,27 & 28 LNC Success™ is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you! Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020. They are back with their 8th all-new conference based on what attendees said they'd find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career. Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level. After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business. Your Presenter of Sage Advice from an Experienced LNC- Cheryl Gatti Cheryl has been an LNC for 30 years in independent practice. Her clinical experience includes medical surgical and critical care nursing. Cheryl and her partner founded Lark and Gatti Medical Legal Consultants in 1993. She did expert review work for many years and expanded the practice into expert witness location, personal injury and mass tort litigation. Cheryl is active at the national level of AALNC and is a founding member of the New Jersey Chapter. Currently, Cheryl is retiring but plans to stay active learning and mentoring other LNCs. Connect with Cheryl on LinkedIn

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Chris Hansen is semi-retired and owns Snug Harbor Risk Consulting. He's a reliable RIMS virtual instructor and he'll be leading two upcoming virtual workshops — Fundamentals of Risk Management on August 8th and 9th and Managing Worker Compensation, Employer's Liability and Employment Practices in the U.S., on November 7th and 8th. Links to the registration pages are on the education page of RIMS.org and this episode's notes.   Chris has had a colorful career managing risk and safety for major companies and chains like Pathmark, Rite Aid, and Walmart. He shares the trajectory of his career and his risk philosophy and how fundamentals of risk management and worker comp played a pivotal role in his career path. Chris Hansen is a longtime, continuing member of the RIMS New Jersey Chapter.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMScast. [:27] About today's episode, where we will discuss fundamentals of risk management and Worker Compensation with Chris Hansen of Snug Harbor Risk Consulting. [:38] All about exciting, upcoming RIMS events! Registration is open for the RIMS Canada Conference 2023, which will be held September 11th–14th in Ottawa! Visit RIMSCanadaConference.ca for more information. [:59] On September 14th, the Spencer Educational Foundation returns to New York City for its Annual Funding Their Future Gala. The event will be held at the Cipriani on 42nd Street. A link is on this episode's notes. You can also visit SpencerEd.org. [1:15] The RIMS Western Regional Conference will be held October 4th–6th in Vail, Colorado. Visit RIMSWesternRegional.com for more information and to register. [1:27] Head to the RIMS.org/Advocacy page to find information about The RIMS Legislative Summit, which is returning to Washington, D.C. on October 25th and 26th. [1:41] We are very excited about the RIMS ERM Conference 2023, which will be held November 2nd and 3rd in Denver, Colorado! The theme is Elevate and Evolve. Registration will open soon as will a call for nominations for the ERM Award of Distinction. Visit the events page on RIMS.org for more information. [2:05] We are accepting educational session submissions for RISKWORLD 2024. See the link to the online submissions form in this episode's notes. RISKWORLD 2024 will be held May 5th–8th in San Diego! [2:23] Chris Hansen is a longtime and continuing member of the RIMS New Jersey Chapter. He's semi-retired and owns Snug Harbor Risk Consulting. [2:34] Chris is a reliable virtual instructor at RIMS and he'll be leading two upcoming virtual workshops, Fundamentals of Risk Management, on August 8th and 9th, and Managing Worker Compensation, Employer's Liability, and Employment Practices in the U.S., on Nov. 7th and 8th. Links to register are on the show notes. [2:57] Justin talks to Chris about his career managing risk and safety for major companies and chains like Pathmark, Rite Aid, and Walmart and how worker comp and the fundamentals of risk management influenced his career. [3:23] Justin welcomes Chris Hansen to RIMScast. Chris is a longtime member of the RIMS New Jersey Chapter. [4:13] With a degree in industrial engineering, Chris started as an engineer for Pathmark Supermarkets. After the insurance crisis of the 1980s, he became the company's first safety manager. They didn't know what to do with the position until they had him report to Risk Management. When the Risk Director was promoted, Chris took that role. [6:21] Chris led a team of great people until the company was acquired about 12 years later. At its biggest, his team was about 20 people, including clerical support staff. [7:06] In the days before email, if a store had an accident, they filled out a five-part multicolor form and stuck it in the interoffice mail. It showed up in the risk management department after about four days. In the meantime, an injured party was wondering why they weren't getting a phone call. Email is a big improvement. [8:21] Chris went to Walmart from Pathmark, He wanted to work for a company too large to be bought by a competitor. He was a divisional safety manager. Eventually, Chris led the Safety and OSHA Compliance Program in Asset Protection for Walmart's 4,500 retail stores with 1.3 million employees. He focused on reducing loss frequency. [9:42] After Walmart, Chris went to Rite Aid in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Chris was VP of Risk Management at Rite Aid for about six years. Much had changed in risk management from the time Chris had left Pathmark. At Pathmark, there was no discussion of cyber or employment practice liability. [10:41] When you're in retail, but also you're a healthcare provider, you're right in the crosshairs. He enjoyed the work and had terrific business partners. Chris retired in the Spring of 2020. One of Chris's last projects was helping the offices go virtual. The retail stores remained open during the COVID-19 pandemic. [12:10] Chris's job was about protecting the employees the best they could and coming up with HR policies on the fly, including pay. The pharmacists had to be there to take care of the patients. After that project, Chris was ready to retire. [12:54] Chris tells how his risk philosophy changed from Pathmark to Rite Aid. His aha moment happened in 1992. James Carville, a political consultant for Bill Clinton, came up with, “It's the economy, Stupid!” for the Clinton campaign. Chris printed up a sign, “It's the frequency, Stupid!” as a risk mantra over his desk and he used it for all his career. [14:43] If you take care of eliminating accidents, everything else takes care of itself. All risk-associated costs go down if you take care of frequency first. Chris has 28 consecutive years of claim frequency reductions for his employers! [15:19] RIMS plug time! Sponsor an episode of RIMScast! Contact us at pd@rims.org. For upcoming virtual workshops visit RIMS.org/virtualworkshops for the calendar. Managing Data for ERMs is a three-module course that begins September 21st. [16:03] Optimizing Risk Management with Artificial Intelligence will be led on September 28th by Pat Saporito. Information about these sessions and others is on the Virtual Workshops page. Check it out and register! [16:22] The RIMS-CRMP-FED Exam Prep is on August 15th through 17th, 9:00 am–4:00 pm EDT. For anyone attending RIMS Canada on September 10th and 11th, there will be an in-person workshop for the RIMS-CRMP Exam in Ottawa, and it will be led by former RIMS President Chris Mandel. [16:48] Visit RIMS.org/Certification for these and future workshops. A link is also in this episode's show notes, as is a link to the full Virtual Workshop calendar. [17:11] What mindset is needed for the risk leader of a widely-known brand? What's paramount is that you've got to protect the reputation of the organization. When a company fills 300 million scripts a year, even a low error rate can be disastrous. What can happen if there's a high-profile claim or a data breach? [18:04] Chris has dealt with floods, fires, stabbings, and shootings throughout his career. Those are high-profile events that have to be handled delicately. You have to be in lock-step with your business partners, public affairs people, and the leadership team. Even dealing with an individual claim, that person's a customer and they have neighbors. [18:34] When you're self-administered for liability claims, you're not handing the claim off to someone else. You've got to treat people equitably, with respect, but at the same time, protect the interests of the company the best that you can. It's a delicate balance. [19:23] Chris was at Walmart when an employee was trampled to death at Valley Stream as a store opened on Black Friday in 2008. It was Chris's first Black Friday at Walmart. He had never seen an event of that scale. [20:01] Chris was at a store in Union, New Jersey, standing to the side of the entrance when they unlocked the doors and a horde of people came rushing through. There were pallets of televisions down the first aisle. By the time the crown had thinned, there was nothing left but empty pallets and a few boxes that had been stepped on.  [20:29] It was the most surreal thing Chris had ever seen. Shortly after that, Chris got a call from his vice president at the HQ in Arkansas. She asked where he was and how soon could he get to Valley Stream. Pulling into the parking lot, seeing how desolate it was, and seeing police tape around the entrance, is something Chris will never forget. [21:12] Chris explains the very unfortunate situation. They had started to open the doors to let a pregnant woman through because she was being pushed and the crowd just thought that was the opening. They just came rushing through the doors and an employee who was standing there got trampled and killed. [21:35] OSHA was there and Chris had to deal with their investigation. Nassau County detectives were there, as it was a crime scene. [21:54] What happened as a result of that tragedy was that Walmart put together the most comprehensive crowd-control program that had ever existed in retail. They brought in consultants who were specialists in crowd control who had done security for Super Bowls and big arenas. There's a science to it and Walmart had been a novice. [22:36] From that point forward, there was a plan and everybody stuck to the plan. They have never seen another tragedy like that again. [23:11] That particular store, in Nassau County on Long Island, was the closest store to New York City so it was a very congested, high-volume store. Chris has never seen anything that cataclysmic and he never will again, he hopes. [24:20] As a consultant, Chris is still focused on frequency; preventing accidents, but now it's personal. When he's working with power tools around the house or cleaning gutters, preventing accidents is the first thing he thinks about. He asks himself what could go wrong? Have someone hold the ladder! [25:10] Chris has always felt you have to have good data to manage risk. That means knowing who your business partners are who have that data, whether it's engineering, HR, or others. Chris is still focused on data, making sure he knows his numbers, At this point, the numbers he focuses on are cholesterol, blood pressure, and weight. [25:52] Chris has Fundamentals of Risk Management on August 8th and 9th. Registration closes on August 7th. What will Chris be teaching? The course talks about risk management as a corporate function and how it fits into the organization. Chris talks about risk management processes, fundamentals, and procedures. [26:31] Chris wraps up the seminar by talking about risk management as a profession. From his experience, it's been a heck of a ride. It's a profession that he's very glad to have had an opportunity to work in. “War stories” help Chris cover things in context. If war stories don't get their attention, he talks about his battle scars. [27:17] On November 7th and 8th Chris teaches Managing Worker Compensation Employers' Liability and Employment Practices in the U.S. Chris teaches what is the legal obligation for all employers. It's very procedural and formula-driven. There are nuances to it, as laws vary by state. Worker Compensation is a state-based system. [28:01] Chris gives folks the flavor of everything involved the loss control side, the cost containment opportunities to manage claims more effectively, take better care of your people, and get them back to work. [28:16] From there, Chris teaches Elmployer's Liability, which comes into play when something involving your employee is not covered under Worker Compensation. It's a defense policy. Chris wraps up the seminar with Employment Practices Liability, which covers all the bad things that can happen to people and how the policies respond. [29:02] There are links to registration pages for these courses in the show notes. If you're a RIMS member, you get the benefit of reduced rates. [29:15] Chris shares his advice for young risk professionals or anyone considering the risk management profession: “There are two things. The first is to be inquisitive. Ask questions. RIMS has a whole variety of courses available and so many different publications and things. … Risk Management Magazine is a terrific one.” [30:18] “The other thing I would say is to develop your network and build relationships. Develop relationships with your internal business partners, because risk management is a discipline that touches everything in the organization. And to be effective, you have to have command of pretty much everything that goes on in your organization.” [30:45] “The other thing I would say is if you're in driving distance from a RIMS chapter, get involved with that chapter. You'll get an opportunity to talk to your peers, to share concerns, seek advice and guidance, in real time over lunch, and hear some terrific speakers.” The New Jersey Chapter gets some phenomenal speakers. [31:46] Justin tells Chris it's been a real pleasure to see him again. There are links to the two courses on this episode's show notes. Be sure to pounce on Fundamentals of Risk Management, on August 8th and 9th. Registration closes on August 7th. Justin thanks Chris for joining us on RIMScast. [32:15] “Special thanks to Chris Hansen for joining me here on RIMScast. He's had a fascinating career and I'm glad he's sharing his knowledge in the RIMS Virtual Workshop Series. Register by August 7th for RIMS Fundamentals of Risk Management, a two-day course on August 8th and 9th.” [32:34] On November 7th and 8th, Chris teachest Managing Worker Compensation, Employer's Liability, and Employment Practices in the U.S. Links are on this episode's show notes. RIMS members receive steeply discounted registration rates. Learn more about these and other RIMS virtual workshops through the education page of RIMS.org. [32:56] You can sponsor a RIMScast episode for this, our weekly show, or a dedicated episode. Links to sponsored episodes are on our show notes. RIMScast has a global audience of risk professionals, legal professionals, students, business leaders, C-Suite executives, and more. Let's collaborate! Contact pd@rims.org for more information. [33:39] Become a RIMS member and get access to the tools, thought leadership, and network you need to succeed. Visit RIMS.org/membership or email membershipdept@RIMS.org for more information. The RIMS app is available only for RIMS members! You can find it in the App Store. [34:02] Risk Knowledge is the RIMS searchable content library that provides relevant information for today's risk professionals. Materials include RIMS executive reports, survey findings, contributed articles, industry research, benchmarking data, and more. [34:17] For the best reporting on the profession of risk management, read Risk Management Magazine at RMMagazine.com and check out the blog at RiskManagementMonitor.com. Justin Smulison is Business Content Manager. You can email Justin at Content@RIMS.org. [34:39] Justin thanks you for your continued support and engagement on social media channels! Listen every week! Stay safe! Mentioned in this Episode: NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App Submit an Educational Session for RISKWORLD 2024 RIMS ERM Conference 2023 | Nov 2-3 in Denver, CO! RIMS Canada 2023 — Sept. 11–14 in Ottawa! Spencer Educational Foundation — Funding Their Future Gala — Sept. 14, 2023 Contribute to Risk Management MagazineRIMS Western Regional – Oct. 4-6, Vail Colorado RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) Dan Kugler Risk Manager on Campus GrantUpcoming Virtual Workshops: Applying and Integrating ERM | August 1 Fundamentals of Risk Management | Aug. 8-9 Optimizing Risk Management with AI | Sept. 28 Managing Worker Compensation, Employer's Liability, and Employment Practices in the US | Nov. 7–8 See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual Workshops RIMS-CRMP-FED Exam Prep Virtual Workshop August 15–17, 2023 9:00 am–4:00 pm EDT RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep In-Person WorkshopIn Ottawa, ON, Canada September 10–11, 2023 9:00 am–4:00 pm EDT All RIMS-CRMP Prep Workshops Related RIMScast Episodes: “Near-Misses Still Count”: Risk Management Magazine's Morgan O'Rourke and Hilary Tuttle “Genuine Generative AI Talk with Tom Wilde of Indico Data” “Risk Management Education with Ken Goldstein and David Cisneros” “Safety and International Risk Leadership with Franck Baron” “RIMS President Jennifer Santiago: R.E.A.D.Y. for 2023” Sponsored RIMScast Episodes: “Subrogation and the Competitive Advantage” | Sponsored by Fleet Response (New!) “Cyberrisk Outlook 2023” | Sponsored by Alliant (New!) “Chemical Industry: How To Succeed Amid Emerging Risks and a Challenging Market” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD “Insuring the Future of the Environment” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Insights into the Gig Economy and its Contractors” | Sponsored by Zurich “The Importance of Disaster Planning Relationships” | Sponsored by ServiceMaster “Technology, Media and Telecom Solutions in 2023” | Sponsored by Allianz “Analytics in Action” | Sponsored by Alliant “Captive Market Outlook and Industry Insights” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Using M&A Insurance: The How and Why” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. “Zurich's Construction Sustainability Outlook for 2023” “Aon's 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season Overview” “ESG Through the Risk Lens” | Sponsored by Riskonnect “A Look at the Cyber Insurance Market” | Sponsored by AXA XL “How to Reduce Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Risks” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD “Managing Global Geopolitical Risk in 2022 and Beyond” | Sponsored by AXA XL RIMS Publications, Content, and Links: RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! RIMS Virtual Workshops On-Demand Webinars Risk Management Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS Risk Leaders Series RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories — New interview featuring Roland Teo! Spencer Educational Foundation RIMS DEI Council RIMS Path to the Boardroom RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RIMS Risk Maturity Model® RIMS Events App Apple | Google Play RIMS Buyers Guide Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information.   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on Apple Podcasts. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: Chris Hansen on LinkedIn Snug Harbor Risk Consulting RIMS New Jersey Chapter   Tweetables (For Social Media Use):   “I graduated from college with a degree in industrial engineering and that's what I was doing at my first employer, the Pathmark Supermarket chain.” — Chris Hansen   “In the early 1980s, there was an insurance crisis. … Up until that point, retailers had guaranteed-cost programs; very low deductibles. That got turned completely upside-down. So [Pathmark] internally posted a job for Safety Manager … It sounded interesting!” — Chris Hansen   “[Before email], if a store had an accident, they had this five-part multicolor form and … they stuck it in the interoffice mail. It showed up in the risk management department about four days later. In the meantime, there's somebody out there with a broken arm!” — Chris Hansen   “You have to have good data to manage risk. That means knowing who your business partners are who have that data, whether it's the engineering folks, … or the HR folks. … I'm still focused on data. I'm still focused on making sure I know my numbers.” — Chris Hansen   “Develop your network and build relationships … with your internal business partners, because risk management is a discipline that touches everything in the organization. To be effective, you have to have command of pretty much everything … in your organization.” — Chris Hansen  

In this episode, Franciska explores the reasons for divorce with three frum divorcees, the last guest being anonymous.         About Betzalel Rothstein: Betzalel Rothstein is a certified family mediator and a divorce coach, and the Chairman of the New Jersey Chapter of The National Parents Organization. Betzalel has experienced his own divorce after experiencing his parents' divorce and is happily remarried and engaged in advocacy for protecting the interests of children before, during and after a divorce.  For more information about Betzalel Rothstein as a mediator visit www.shalomfamilymediation.com, for more information about advocacy visit www.sharedparenting.org. https://www.kosherdivorce.org/betzalel-rothstein     About CB: CB is a single Mom to four amazing children. sruli is 19, simcha is 15, ahuva is 12 and Malie is 8. She is the Dorector of Admissions for East Haven Nursing & Rehab Center in the Bronx and also owns her own Laser Hair Removal business in North Woodmere- Let's get Lasered. She is involved in various service organizations and is always trying to give back to her community. www.Instagram.com/Ceeebeel or www.instagram.com/letsgetslasered Facebook is cee bee levovitz       Sponsors:   OKclarity Find an OKclarity verified professional:  https://okclarity.com Become an OKclarity verified professional: https://okclarity.com/for-professionals/ Join OKclarity on WhatsApp status or groups: https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=19174261495&text=Hey!%20I'd%20like%20to%20join%20OKclarity%20on%20WhatsApp.%20(france)   Dynamic Motion Pictures - HIRE them for your next Music Video or Video Project! https://www.instagram.com/dynamicmotionpicture/     Would you like to be a SPONSOR? Reach out about new sponsorship opportunities for your brand & organizations - franciskakay@gmail.com     Check out www.JewishCoffeeHouse.com for more Jewish Podcasts on our network.

Affairs, which soared during COVID,  are addictive and can cause harm all around.  In this episode psychologist guests Dr. Sharon Ryan Montgomery, Dr. Marcy Pasternak and Dr. Tamsen Thorpe share their expertise on the different types of affairs, how affairs impact children, the personality types of those who are more likely to have affairs, steps to take to heal from an affair and more.    In my practice I find that affairs can be painful and debilitating not only for the injured party but for individuals trying to get out of one.   Learn about how there are emotional affairs, virtual affairs, sexual-only affairs and fantasy affairs.  Learn about the intergenerational effects of a child being alienated (cut off) from a parent in hostile, high conflict divorces.    Our expert guests provide resources for how to heal after the effects of an affair.  Dr. Marcy Pasternak, PhD (marcypasternak@gmail.com) is a clinical and forensic psychologist who practices in New Jersey.  She obtained her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at Duke University.  While her practice serves individuals of all ages in both the clinical and forensic arena, her special interests include marital and family therapy, divorce therapy, forensic evaluations concerning custody and parenting time, removal, refuse/resist dynamics, grandparent visitation, risk assessment, and personal injury.  She often serves as a parenting coordinator, parenting coach, and is also an accredited divorce mediator, conducting both divorce mediation and therapeutic mediation.  She conducts multi-day intensive family interventions through a program called “Building Family Resilience,” an outgrowth of her practice.  These interventions are for families in which a child resists contact with a parent.   Dr. Pasternak has served as a psychological expert in numerous counties in New Jersey.  She was a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at New Jersey Medical School, UMDNJ, now voluntary faculty.  She is the past President of the New Jersey chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and has given numerous workshops and presentations to the mental health and legal communities in New Jersey and nationally.   Dr. Sharon Ryan Montgomery, PsyD (sharonrmpsy@gmail.com), is a licensed psychologist in New Jersey.  Dr. Montgomery completed her doctorate in psychology from Rutgers University in 1982.  Her areas of expertise are in Clinical and Forensic Psychology.  Dr. Montgomery has served as an expert in over 2000 custody disputes and has also conducted evaluations in criminal matters, personal injury, marital tort cases, and testifies in court on numerous occasions.  She also serves as an individual, couples, family and reconciliation therapist; as well as a parenting coordinator, mediator, divorce coach and supervisor of other psychologists.   Dr. Montgomery also provides intensive therapy workshops and weekend intensives for families in which a child is refusing contact with a parent through the Building Family Resilience program.   She is the Past President of the New Jersey Psychological Association and the New Jersey Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Human Services Association and the Morris County Psychological Association.  Dr. Tamsen Thorpe (drthorpe@directions-cls.com) counsels adults, couples and families in transition.  In therapy, she assists couples rekindle their relationship using a combination of techniques, the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), addressing such challeSupport the showThis show was created with love on my volunteer time. One small gift you can give me back is to take the time to leave the show a comment and rating on iTunes. You can also support the production costs of the show by buying me a $3 coffee at buymeacoffee.com/dralexandra. I will be encouraged by your support, and thank you!

First and Last PR CEO Stephanie Scott Bradshaw shares her #dreamdriving journey and how she was able to build an illustrious career as a public relations expert in the beauty and lifestyle space. She's the visionary and strategist behind some of your favorite brands and she's sharing the mindset and pathways that led her to success over the years. SOME OF THE THINGS WE DISCUSS INCLUDE: Stephanie's unconventional elementary school experience The power of exposure Lessons about life learned from working in a nightclub during college How she landed a career-changing job at Essence Why she decided to launch her own PR firm Public relations tips for dream drivers Influencer 101 The future of PR and growing her business...and more More about Stephanie: Stephanie Scott-Bradshaw serves as the CEO and Communicator-in-Chief of First and Last PR, an award-winning public relations and digital marketing agency that focuses on beauty, wellness and healthy lifestyle, and also serves on the Board of Directors for the Public Relations Society of America, New Jersey Chapter. A lifelong storyteller, innovative strategist and detail obsessed creator who understands the business, Stephanie leads an amazing team to implement strategies that grow global brands across a multitude of sectors in their portfolio. KEYS TO SUCCESS: 1. A good piece of chocolate 2. Journal to write down your path 3. Personal time FIND STEPHANIE ONLINE: Instagram: @firstandlastpr & @stephaniescottrocks Web: www.firstandlastpr.com FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: https://www.dreamsindrive.com SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - THE KEYS: www.dreamsindrive.com/join  JOIN THE #DREAMSINDRIVE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/secon-nj-2023-tickets-556584648667 Ken Fishkin leads a national law firm's information security and data privacy programs, and mitigates their security and privacy risks to comply with client and regulatory requirements. He has more than 20 years of experience implementing and supporting secure, complex information technology infrastructures. Since 2020, he has been the President of the New Jersey Chapter of (ISC)2. He is also a member of the Executive and Threat Intelligence Committees of the Legal Services Information Sharing and Analysis Organization (LS-ISAO), and on the Advisory Board for the New Jersey InfraGard chapter. Ken also volunteers with the Cybersecurity Workforce Alliance (CWA), which mentors high school and college students who are breaking into the cybersecurity field. He periodically presents at conferences to educate audiences about the evolving cybersecurity and privacy landscape. Scott Schober is a #cybersecurity​ and wireless technology expert, author of Hacked Again and Cybersecurity is Everybody's Business, host of 2 Minute CyberSecurity Briefing video podcast and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems who appears regularly on Bloomberg TV, Fox Business & Fox News, CGTN America, Canadian TV News, as well as CNN, CBS Morning Show, MSNBC, CNBC, The Blaze, WPIX as well as local and syndicated Radio including Sirius/XM & Bloomberg Radio and NPR. Subscribe and follow: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... iHeart Podcasts: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/70626340/ Amazon Music Podcasts: https://scottschober.com/wp-content/u... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxqx... Twitter: @ScottBVS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scott_schober/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/snschober​ Website: www.ScottSchober.com

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/secon-nj-2023-tickets-556584648667 Ken Fishkin leads a national law firm's information security and data privacy programs, and mitigates their security and privacy risks to comply with client and regulatory requirements. He has more than 20 years of experience implementing and supporting secure, complex information technology infrastructures. Since 2020, he has been the President of the New Jersey Chapter of (ISC)2. He is also a member of the Executive and Threat Intelligence Committees of the Legal Services Information Sharing and Analysis Organization (LS-ISAO), and on the Advisory Board for the New Jersey InfraGard chapter. Ken also volunteers with the Cybersecurity Workforce Alliance (CWA), which mentors high school and college students who are breaking into the cybersecurity field. He periodically presents at conferences to educate audiences about the evolving cybersecurity and privacy landscape. Scott Schober is a #cybersecurity​ and wireless technology expert, author of Hacked Again and Cybersecurity is Everybody's Business, host of 2 Minute CyberSecurity Briefing video podcast and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems who appears regularly on Bloomberg TV, Fox Business & Fox News, CGTN America, Canadian TV News, as well as CNN, CBS Morning Show, MSNBC, CNBC, The Blaze, WPIX as well as local and syndicated Radio including Sirius/XM & Bloomberg Radio and NPR. Subscribe and follow: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... iHeart Podcasts: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/70626340/ Amazon Music Podcasts: https://scottschober.com/wp-content/u... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxqx... Twitter: @ScottBVS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scott_schober/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/snschober​ Website: www.ScottSchober.com

On this episode of the Healthcare Education Transformation podcast, Dr. Lisa Vanhoose talks with Dr. Nancy R. Kirsch, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA about her physical therapy journey, the multilingual program of Rutgers University, advocacy and leadership, and supporting new physical therapists. Dr. Nancy R. Kirsch, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA is currently the Vice Chairperson for Administration of the Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences Department and the Director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Additionally, Dr. Kirsch is a current member of the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners and President of the Board of Directors of the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy. Dr. Kirsch's commitment and service to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is extensive, with her holding appointments as President and Chief Delegate of APTA's New Jersey Chapter; as a member of APTA's Ethics and Judicial Committee, and its Reference Committee; and serving on multiple task forces for ethics and clinical education. In 2006, Dr. Kirsch was awarded the APTA Lucy Blair Service Award; in 2014, she became a Catherine Worthingham Fellow. In 2017, Dr. Kirsch was awarded the Distinguished Professional Award from the New Jersey Chapter of APTA. Dr. Kirsch writes a monthly column titled “Ethics in Action” for the APTA publication, PT in Motion, and has recently published the textbook, Ethics in Physical Therapy: A Case Based Approach. Her interest in the Journal of Humanities in Rehabilitation developed from her work with students and clinicians in ethical decision making and the exploration of the factors that help to develop mature ethical reasoning in health care providers.  She is particularly interested in how practicing clinicians can remediate unethical behaviors and develop skills for ethical decision making that provides practical guidance using reflection and introspection. Dr. Lisa VanHoose describes herself as your intercultural guide. She can help you make uncomfortable situations and topics comfortable and exciting. She is a Clinical Professor at Baylor University in the Physical Therapy Department. Dr. VanHoose is the Founder and Executive Director of the Ujima Institute and Foundation. The mission of the organization is to improve Black health outcomes and patient/client satisfaction through workforce upskilling focused on intercultural development and interactions. Dr. VanHoose has investigated workforce diversification and health disparities since 1995. She is a qualified administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory. She is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Oncologic Physical Therapy. She is a certified. Patient Navigator through the Harold P. Freeman Patient Navigation Institute. She is a trained facilitator through the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research. She has trained in the Louisiana Racial and Health Equity Learning Laboratory which focuses on building the capacity of leaders across the state to address systemic barriers and social inequities affecting marginalized and minoritized communities. She is always excited to learn with and from all humans. Special thanks to our sponsor, The NPTE Final Frontier, www.NPTEFF.com, and if you are taking the NPTE or are teaching those about to take the NPTE, use code "HET" for 10% off all purchases at the website...and BREAKING NEWS!!!! They now have an OCS review option as well... You're welcome! You can also reach out to them on Instagram Feel free to reach out to us at:  Website  |  Facebook | Twitter |  Youtube Instagram: HET Podcast  | Dawn Brown | F Scott Feil | Dawn Magnusson | Farley Schweighart | Mahlon Stewart | Lisa Vanhoose For more information on how we can optimize and standardize healthcare education and delivery, subscribe to the Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

In this episode, Daniel Ambinder (CardioNerds Co-Founder), Dr. Gurleen Kaur (Director of CardioNerds Internship and medicine resident at Brigham and Women's Hospital), Dr. Eunice Dugan (Cardiology fellow at Cleveland Clinic) and Dr. Zarina Sharalaya (Interventional and Structural Cardiologist at North Texas Heart) learn from the Dr. Sheila Sahni (Interventional Cardiologist and Director of The Women's Heart Program at The Sahni Heart Center) regarding radiation safety in the cath lab and methods of reducing radiation exposure to the operator. She also discusses radiation safety for the pregnant interventional cardiologist and how to safely manage pregnancy during the gestational period. We hear her inspirational journey as a female interventional cardiologist and her experience in starting the Women's Heart Program at Sahni Heart Center. Special message by Dr. Jeff Lander, New Jersey ACC Chapter Governor. Audio editing by CardioNerds Academy Intern, Pace Wetstein. The PA-ACC & CardioNerds Narratives in Cardiology is a multimedia educational series jointly developed by the Pennsylvania Chapter ACC, the ACC Fellows in Training Section, and the CardioNerds Platform with the goal to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in cardiology. In this series, we host inspiring faculty and fellows from various ACC chapters to discuss their areas of expertise and their individual narratives. Join us for these captivating conversations as we celebrate our differences and share our joy for practicing cardiovascular medicine. We thank our project mentors Dr. Katie Berlacher and Dr. Nosheen Reza. Video Version • Notes • Production Team Claim free CME just for enjoying this episode! There are no relevant disclosures for this episode. The PA-ACC & CardioNerds Narratives in Cardiology PageCardioNerds Episode PageCardioNerds AcademyCardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal ClubSubscribe to The Heartbeat Newsletter!Check out CardioNerds SWAG!Become a CardioNerds Patron! Video version - Radiation Safety & Women in Interventional Cardiology with Dr. Sheila Sahni https://youtu.be/iIwnsu6qJ4k Quoatables - Radiation Safety & Women in Interventional Cardiology with Dr. Sheila Sahni “Having anyone who can believe in you when you are really passionate about something is really all you need… the passion is what's going to carry you through. It's not about being male or female or pregnant or not pregnant, it's about what you love to do and how can you master it.” “Our careers can wait, but family planning cannot. If you are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to start a family even if it's during your training, you should”. Notes - Radiation Safety & Women in Interventional Cardiology with Dr. Sheila Sahni What are procedural techniques to utilize during a heart catheterization to reduce radiation exposure to the operator? Decrease number and length of cine acquisitions and fluoroscopy timeDecrease the frame rate - halving the frame rate reduces radiation dose by 50%Decrease the distance between the image intensifier and the patientLimit steep LAO angulationsApply collimation as much as possible which reduces overall patient dose and scatter radiationLimit digital magnification which can increase skin dose exposure by 50% What are the important dose limits to consider for a pregnant female and her fetus in the cath lab? The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulatory equivalent dose limit is 5mSv during the entire pregnancy of the declared pregnant woman.The annual natural background radiation dose in the US is 3mSv.The average under-lead dose to a working pregnant interventionalist over the entire gestation is ~0.3mSv.The fetus of a working pregnant interventionalist is estimated to receive ~0.09mSv over an entire gestation. What are the ways in which pregnant women can protect themselves and the fetus from radiation exposure in the cath lab?

A note from Talking Taiwan host Felicia Lin:   As she watched the humanitarian crisis unfold due to the war in Ukraine, S. Chien wanted to do something to help. She came up with the idea for the Taiwan Cares project and together with Dr. Monty Wang and Dr. Bo-Chheng Lin, mobilized the efforts of over 30 Taiwanese Americans from New Jersey to raise over $9000 in 24 hours. The funds were used to purchase and ship urgently needed medical supplies and baby formula to people in Ukraine.    Chien is the President of New Jersey Chapter of North America Taiwanese Women's Association.   Dr. Monty Wang is a retired physician.   [INSERT photo of Dr. Bo-Chheng Lin]   Dr. Bo-Chheng Lin, is cofounder of New Jersey Living Well Club and an elder of the New Jersey Taiwanese American Fellowship Presbyterian Church (TAFPC).   I learned about their project Taiwan Cares from an email that was forwarded to me with a touching video created by Shi Chien about how over $9,000 was raised in 24 hours in order to send humanitarian relief to people in Ukraine.     With everything that's been happening in the world today, I think that we need to tell more stories of the good that people are doing in the world.   The Taiwanese Care project team will continue to provide humanitarian assistance to Ukrainian refugees in cooperation with the Taiwanese American Council of Greater New York (TAC-GNY) which has set up the Ukraine-Taiwan Humanitarian Fund Drive.  Donors may contact them for details and/or send checks to:   Taiwanese American Council (TAC) of Greater New York   TAC / Taiwan Center 137-44 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY 11354   Make checks payable to TAC/GNY.  Please write the following as the check's memo:  Ukraine – Taiwan Cares   TAC-GNY is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. After receiving a donation check, TAC-GNY will send the donor a tax-deductible receipt.  The fundraising drive ends mid-April.     This episode of Talking Taiwan has been sponsored by the Taiwan Elite Alliance 優社 and the Taiwanese United Fund.   The Taiwan Elite Alliance 優社 was established in 2000 to promote Taiwanese and Taiwanese American arts and literature, and to protect and enhance the human rights, freedom and democracy of the people in Taiwan.     The Taiwanese United Fund is an arts and culture foundation that celebrates the cultural heritages of Taiwanese Americans. Established in 1986, the foundation's mission is to facilitate cultural exchange between the Taiwanese American community and other American cultural communities, hoping to enrich and expand our cultural experiences. To learn more about TUF visit their website  http://www.tufusa.org/      Here's a little preview of what we talked about in this podcast episode:   How the Taiwan Cares Project was initiated Dr. Monty Wang talks about how he's visited both Ukraine and Russia and his impressions Why they only had 24 hours to raise funds How the Taiwan Cares Project team partnered with a Ukrainian Orthodox Church in New Jersey to deliver the supplies to people in need in Ukraine Why they decided to purchase urgently needed baby formula and medical supplies to send to Ukraine rather than sending a cash donation How Dr. Wang planned what items to order and the quick turnaround time in order to get them delivered to the Ukrainian church The Taiwan Care project will be a continued and continuous effort How Taiwan has made disaster relief contributions to Japan (Fukushima earthquake) and Indonesia How Ukraine's situation is similar and different from Taiwan's China's incursions into Taiwan's ADIZ How people from Taiwan have donated around $240 million U.S, dollars to Ukraine The Holodomor, Ukraine's Great Famine Possible future initiatives of the Taiwan Cares project The YouTube video S. Chien created about the Taiwan Cares project and the music she used for it The Ukrainian folk instrument, the bandura that was banned by Russia How they purchased 900 pounds of supplies to send as humanitarian relief to Ukraine The design of the Taiwan Cares label and how it includes the Ukrainian words for “Help from Taiwan”   Related Links: To view all related links for this article, click link below: https://talkingtaiwan.com/taiwan-cares-humanitarian-efforts-for-ukraine-raise-9000-in-24-hours-ep-176/

Happy Monday, Let's Talk Sales listeners! October is National Women in Business Month! This week's guest is Denise Blasevick. Denise is the CEO & Founding Partner of The S3 Agency, an award-winning agency specializing in creating advertising, public relations, and social media campaigns. She is also the Communications Chair for the New Jersey Chapter of […] The post Brand Elevation with Denise Blasevick appeared first on Criteria For Success.

Dr. Jairo Borja, DBA, MBA, is the president of Borja Consulting Group and is a financial services professional with Primary Financial. Dr. Jairo is the author of “Networking Your Way to Success: 10 Steps to Building Relationships & Expanding Your Business for Entrepreneurs & Working Professionals” and has over 15 years of experience in the financial and higher education sector. Jairo has facilitated over 200 events over a 10-year span which has included career fairs, panels, guest speakers, and various career-focused workshops. He consults small businesses with business planning, coaching, and strategy.Jairo has spoken at several Fortune 500 companies, including New York Life, Mass Mutual, and Penn Mutual, as well as at First Calvary Baptist Church. He is also a business coach and assists with business plans or advice to small business owners. Jairo is on the board and is the treasurer for of the New Jersey Chapter of Prospanica, an association of Hispanic professionals. Prior to being the association's treasurer, Jairo was vice president of professional development, assisting with webinars and programming such as speed networking to benefit Prospanica members. In addition, Jairo is a co-liaison with the ASIS International New York City Chapter.https://borja-consulting-group.mykajabi.com/storehttps://www.audacy.com/podcasts/the-dr-b-show-45993/s2-episode-1-i-say-no-more-with-maria-trusa-504991957#networkingwithpurpose#jairoborja#definesuccess

About Our GuestsCameron Alford is the Risk & Insurance Specialist for Evonik Corporation. He has served as founder and alumni char for Gamma Iota Sigma's Diversity and Inclusion Council. GammaSAID (Solutions for Authenticity, Inclusion, and Diversity). He is currently an advisory board member for Butler University's Lacy School of Business Young Alumni Advisory Council. Cameron is an active member of the New York Chapter of the National African American Insurance Association (NAAIA) and the New Jersey Chapter of RIMS. He holds both his Bachelors and Masters of Science in Risk Management & Insurance from Butler University and earned the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation. Cameron earned his University Associate CRM in August 2020. In his three years at Evonik Corporation, Cameron Alford has overseen and improved internal claims management for the marine cargo program, helped enhance the workers' compensation process, and increased efficiency and compliance with the vendor risk management program.Darryl Coleman is the Founder and President of Coleman search Group Inc. (CSG). CSG is a recruitment-consulting firm focused solely on the property/casualty insurance sector and has successfully represented more than 30 clients ranging from some of the world's largest insurance companies to privately owned firms.  They trust Darryl's advice because, as a former insurance executive with more than 20 years of corporate experience and unmatched talent reach, he can guarantee an exceptional, swift, and transparent experience that yields a balanced slate of high-quality candidates. His areas of expertise include operations, talent management, organizational development, strategic planning, and executive coaching. Darryl has invested more than 30 years in the insurance and recruiting arenas since 2006, he has served as a national recruiter and consultant to the property-casualty insurance industry. He has conducted more than 100 national talent searches that have included individual contributor, managerial, senior executive, and C-level searches. Additionally, he has helped companies identify executive talent for international roles and consults with and four client partners working in the property-casualty insurance space. Darryl began his insurance career with Aetna Life and Casualty and worked for six national property-casualty insurance companies. In addition to his insurance claims experience with Aetna, Daryl worked for CIGNA and then held claim, underwriting, or service leadership posts at USF&G, St. Paul Companies, see in a, and Safeco Insurance Company. While working in the insurance arena, Darryl served as an individual contributor in field operations, as well as Home Office environments. He's led and managed as few as eight and as many as 3,500 claim employees. Additionally, he held profit and loss responsibility at St. Paul companies for a $600 million region comprised of small, middle-market, and specialty business. Darrell also participated in USF&G's claim calls center startup operation in Tampa, Florida, and lead Safeco's Southeast agency services operation. He is a native Virginian and a graduate of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA.Rakeda L. Ervin is the Director of Media Production at The National Alliance in Austin, TX, where she oversees video production for academics and marketing. She is a creative producer with more than twenty years of experience writing for broadcast television and digital content. She has produced countless award-winning series on MTV, NBC, and A&E. After relocating from Los Angeles, Rakeda became an educator committed to inspiring the next wave of creative professionals. She volunteers her time as a dedicated mentor to aspiring youth and maintains her passion to learn and teach through storytelling.

The Vocation of Fatherhood with Special guest Mr. Kelly Atkinson This episode my Mr. Atkinson and I explore fatherhood- the "Act of being responsible and a servant leader”. Mothers and fathers are equally important. They both are pillars to the development of our children. Conceptually things are different for women and men. We need both perspectives and relationships. You don't have to be the biological father to experience fatherhood. We are grateful for the uncles, coaches, clergy, neighbors, and step dads that take responsibility and have a positive influence in our community. Let's take responsibility Fatherhood is who you are not a title you carry As a father when you take responsibility you are in the state of control you are accountable for the way you behave and react. You are the authority Remember we are all growing. Responsibility also leads to power. You have the power to penalize & discipline as well as provide love and compassion. They are equally important for the well being of raising healthy adults. Everything doesn't need a hammer. Practice restraining and temperament You are the role model. You are the model of a responsible father or mother. 5 Keys to Fatherhood Honesty Compassion & Respect Fairness Accountability Courage Kelly Atkinson has over 25 years of leadership and management experience working in Corporate America. He is the Founder and CEO of Mind4Success LLC, which is a personal development empowerment company. He is a certified life and executive coach. Kelly is also a U.S. Marine veteran and the Vice President/Founding member of the New Jersey Chapter of the National Montford Point Marine Association. He is a speaker, leadership trainer, and coach who enjoys helping people overcome their boundaries and achieve their maximum success. Kelly has 3 children and resides in New Jersey. ~ Empowerment Expert ~

How has your environment influenced your political views? It's no secret that our country has been in an extreme political divide in recent years but we have to remember that each of our perspectives are valid. In today's episode, I am joined by two incredible women, Karen Reiner and Ellen Laird, the co-chairs of the New Jersey Chapter of Braver Angels. This organization is near and dear to my heart, the work that they are doing is exactly what our country needs right now. Throughout this episode, Karen and Ellen explain the mission of Braver Angels, how the 2016 election impacted their lives, and the workshops that they offer. Tune in to Episode 24 of Peace and Love Amplifiers to learn about the New Jersey Chapter of Braver Angels and how they are on a mission to end the political divide in our country. In This Episode You Will Learn The mission of Braver Angels (2:27)How the 2016 election impacted Karen and Ellen (6:15)The different workshops that Braver Angels offers (14:30)How we express our core values in our political beliefs (19:15)About Braver Angels' goal (26:26)Connect with Braver Angels FacebookWebsiteLet's Connect!LinkedInEmbodying Peace Online ClassPeace and Love Amplifiers Facebook PagePeacebuilders United Facebook Group@PeaceandLoveAmplifiers on InstagramFind guided meditations on the Peace and Love Amplifiers YouTube Page See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The New Jersey Chapter of the Afro American Historical & Genealogical Society and Genealogy Adventures had a round table discussion about the lost connection between genealogy and family history.The special live-streamed event was a special one for us here at Genealogy Adventures. Our research team repeatedly say that genealogy and history are inseparable. History studies major national and regional events at the macro level. Genealogy and family history studies how national and regional events played out at the micro-level when it comes to the states and towns our ancestors lived in. In other words, History looks at the forest. Genealogy looks at the individual trees.History had its role to play in the choices our ancestors made - as well as the fate that may have befallen them. History might also be the missing key to break through a stubborn brick wall.As regular Genealogy Adventures' viewers know: Donya and Brian constantly discuss how genealogy has taught them more about the history of the United States than what they learned in the classroom. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/genealogy-adventures. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our special guest on this week's episode of Conversational Selling is Tommy Hilcken, Founder and Speaker at Tommy Hilcken Productions. Tommy helps a broad range of clients, including several celebrities and professional athletes, believe in their unlimited potential, define their goals, and take the steps that will bring them there. He's also a member and past President of the New Jersey Chapter of the National Speakers Association, a Toastmasters Humorous Speech Champion, and a certified life success consultant. “We help people step up, we help people stand out, and we help you sell more,” says Tommy.We chat about adapting to remote sales when your strengths lie in live interaction, as well as: Learning and studying from Zig Ziglar The role of your own self-image in your success The practical tools required to shine and build a strong business And more

Episode SummarySara Mathew would describe herself as an accidental CEO, someone more lucky than good, but luck isn't what propelled Sara from clerk to vice president at Procter and Gamble, it was because Sara gets things done. But to become CEO and Chair of Dun & Bradstreet, Sara had to overcome a singular challenge, herself. In this episode of The Sydcast, Syd and Sara talk about the benefits of feedback and failure, discomfort and self-awareness, and how everyone has the potential to make their own luck.Syd Finkelstein Syd Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds a Master's degree from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which LinkedIn Chairman Reid Hoffman calls the “leadership guide for the Networked Age.” He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management, a consultant and speaker to leading companies around the world, and a top 25 on the Global Thinkers 50 list of top management gurus. Professor Finkelstein's research and consulting work often relies on in-depth and personal interviews with hundreds of people, an experience that led him to create and host his own podcast, The Sydcast, to uncover and share the stories of all sorts of fascinating people in business, sports, entertainment, politics, academia, and everyday life. Sara MathewMs. Mathew is the Former Chairman and CEO of D&B. She joined D&B in August 2001 as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), after 18 years at Procter and Gamble. At D&B she was appointed CFO and SVP of International in 2005, CFO and President of the U.S. business in 2006, and President and Chief Operating Officer in 2007. She was named Chief Executive Officer in January 2010 and assumed the role of Chairman of the Boardin July of that year, a position she held until her retirement in 2013. Ms. Mathew was a member of D&B's Board of Directors from 2008 to 2013.During her tenure at D&B, Ms. Mathew was instrumental in transforming D&B from a data company to a more innovative, digital enterprise, leveraging technological advances to expand its reach to new customers and structural changes to transform the underperforming international business. She led the re-build of D&B's core technology platform and data assets, introducing Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) to access new customers and accelerating Big Data Analytics to create new insights for its existing customer base.Ms. Mathew has received numerous accolades during her tenure at D&B. In 2012, she was named to FT's 50 Women at the top; in 2013, Top Value Creator in the S&P 500 by Chief Executive magazine; in 2015 NACD's Directorship 100 list; in 2017, FWA's Woman of the Year; in 2018 Ascend/Deloitte's Pan Asian Director of the year. In 2019, Sara was awarded NACD Director of the Year for the New Jersey Chapter in 2019 and is the recipient of P&G's John G Smale Award for outstanding alumni in 2020. Prior to D&B, Ms. Mathew spent 18 years at Procter of & Gamble.Ms. Mathew currently Chairs the Board of Freddie Mac and serves on the Boards of State Street (Chair of the Comp), Reckitt Benckiser, and NextGen SPAC. She has previously served on the Boards of Campbell Soup, Avon, and Shire and has about 35 years of cumulative Board service. Sara holds a bachelor's degree in physics, chemistry and mathematics from the Women's Christian College in Madras, India, and a master's degree in business administration from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio.Insights from this episode:Details on why Sara needed to change her leadership style and how she solved the problem by adjusting her negative behaviors.How to incorporate and deliver negative feedback to make the experience beneficial to all parties.Reasons why Sara's competitive nature powered her success when she had plans to be a trophy wife.Benefits that can be gained when you lean into discomfort by taking risks, failing at something, apologizing, and growing through those uncomfortable experiences.Difficulties associated with being a woman and a CEO, why there are so few women in higher positions in businesses, and what can be done to improve those conditions.How to make your own luck by loving what you do. Quotes from the show:“That's my drive for getting things done. That is who I am. That's actually so innate in my wiring that if I make a commitment, I'm going to make it happen.” — Sara Mathew“To me, today, leadership is about behavior. It's that simple. It is how other people perceive what you do.” — Sara Mathew“The role of a leader is to extract the best out of people.” — Sara Mathew“Self-awareness is almost like the secret elixir for great leaders.” — Syd FinkelsteinOn becoming a good leader: “Don't say, ‘How did I do,' say, ‘What could I have done better?” — Syd FinkelsteinOn her ambition: “Whatever I do I want to do exceptionally well and the bar is me. It's not somebody else, it's usually me.” — Sara Mathew“I think failure is the most important part of life … and when you fail you have to learn to pick yourself up and move forward. Focus on the solution, don't obsess about the problem.” — Sara Mathew“It's those times that I've been hit the hardest that I learned the most. That's what I mean by leaning in.” — Sara MathewOn advancing your career: “People really have to, not just aspire, but you have to produce, you've got to be a performer.” — Syd Finkelstein “If you don't love what you do, go find something else that you really love because if you love what you do, you're really good at it, that's where the magic begins then other people see that and want to help you just that little bit farther.”” — Sara MathewResources:Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm GladwellStay Connected:Syd FinkelsteinWebsite: http://thesydcast.comLinkedIn: Sydney FinkelsteinTwitter: @sydfinkelsteinFacebook: The SydcastInstagram: The SydcastSara MathewLinkedIn: Sara MathewSubscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Stitcher, iTunes, and Spotify. This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry (www.podcastlaundry.com)

Links/Resources: https://chw.princeton.edu/people/laura-kahn   https://www.amazon.com/One-Health-Politics-Antimicrobial-Resistance-ebook/dp/B01HQ4DF04   https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Epidemics-Bioterror-Security-International-ebook/dp/B0876F2FFZ Dr. Laura H. Kahn is a physician and research scholar with the Program on Science and Global Security at the Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs.  Her education and training span nursing, medicine, public health, and public policy. She is the author of Who's in Charge? Leadership during epidemics, bioterror attacks, and other public health crises. Originally published in 2009 by Praeger Security International, a second edition has been issued in 2020 with a new preface discussing leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. (https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Epidemics-Bioterror-Security-International-dp-144087817X/dp/144087817X/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=)   She published Confronting Zoonoses, Linking Human and Veterinary Medicine in April 2006 in the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Journal of Emerging Infectious Diseases that helped launch the One Health Initiative (http://www.onehealthinitiative.com) which seeks to improve the health of all species by increasing communication and collaboration between human, animal, and environmental/ecosystem health specialists. She writes online columns for the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (https://thebulletin.org/biography/laura-h-kahn/) and has published in many peer-reviewed journals. Her second book, One Health and the Politics of Antimicrobial Resistance, was published in June 2016 by Johns Hopkins University Press. An April 2017 book review in CDC's journal Emerging Infectious Diseases described the book as “an essential primer for anyone who chooses to grapple with this challenging but crucial public health issue.” (https://www.amazon.com/One-Health-Politics-Antimicrobial-Resistance/dp/142142004X)   Princeton University awarded her course, Hogs, Bats, and Ebola: An Introduction to One Health policy, with a 250th Anniversary Fund for Innovation in Undergraduate Education. Recently, the course has been released as a free, online Coursera course, Bats, Ducks, and Pandemics. (https://www.coursera.org/learn/onehealth) A native of California, Dr. Kahn holds a B.S. degree in Nursing from UCLA, an M.D. from Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, a Master's degree in Public Health from Columbia University and a Master's degree in Public Policy from Princeton University. Dr. Kahn is a fellow of the American College of Physicians (ACP) and is a recipient of the New Jersey Chapter's Laureate Award. In 2014, she received a Presidential Award for Meritorious Service from the American Association of Public Health Physicians, and in 2016, the American Veterinary Epidemiology Society (AVES) awarded her with their highest honor for her work in One Health: the K.F. Meyer-James H. Steele Gold Head Cane Award.                           

Erika Connects Veterans & Military Spouses with Small Business opportunities. Erika's Company (Small Business Marketing Studio)  will help your business stay lean and agile with experienced, talented marketing professionals on a monthly subscription. No hidden fees, no contracts, no hassle – just premium marketing services at less than a third of the cost of a full-time employee. Here is Erika's Bio & Her Linkedin is here: Erika Heeren is an award-winning digital marketing and public relations professional with more than 16 years of experience spanning multiple industries and more than 200 clients. As President of The Small Business Marketing Studio, Heeren works to connect qualified military affiliated professionals with small businesses in need of support. She also has a career coaching program designed to help military spouses, first responder spouses, and transitioning veterans find sustainable careers in marketing and communications. As a consultant and contract CMO, Heeren provides corporate training and project management services for enterprise and small businesses looking to improve upon their internal and external communications strategy. As AVP of Communications for the New Jersey Chapter of the American Marketing Association, Erika is involved in the recruiting, managing, and support of the communications team of the chapter. The team supports the chapter by creating and implementing a cohesive internal and external communications practice to better serve marketing professionals in New Jersey. With a long-standing passion for guerrilla marketing tactics, she also works with small businesses and non-profit organizations to provide affordable, professional-quality content development and outreach services. Her clients include local small business owners, marketing agencies, public universities, media outlets, authors, IT firms, and non-profit organizations. As a volunteer, Erika has served in a leadership capacity for multiple nonprofit organizations. Heeren successfully created and implemented the first digital marketing curriculum for her local SCORE chapter in Idaho. In addition, Heeren has served as an entrepreneurial mentor for the Institute for Veterans and Military Families e-Mentor program. Heeren frequently connects with local educators to promote entrepreneurship and careers in marketing and communications for outgoing high school seniors. Most recently, Heeren served as a regional & state judge for the National History Day High School Competition. Erika Heeren is an experienced and engaging speaker in the areas of women’s issues, small business development, digital marketing, and the issues facing veterans and the military family community. She is also an outspoken advocate for veteran and military spouse employment, education, and entrepreneurship. Heeren’s first book, First Dollar Feeling, will be hitting Amazon and local bookstores in 2020. She also frequently writes for various print and web publications on the topics of small business development and military family advocacy. Heeren is a military spouse – her husband Jacob is currently an active-duty soldier in the United States Army. They are currently stationed in Idaho, where SSG Heeren serves as a recruiter. Erika has two children (Ben and Lottie), two dogs (Piper and Penelope), and one obstinate cat (Bernie Boots). She enjoys reading, writing, and playing the piano in her spare time. Heeren is a 2019 Idaho Business Review Women of the Year honoree, a 2019 Women in Content Marketing Awards – Mentorship winner, a 2016 Idaho Press Awards recipient, and has been featured on Inc.com as one of the Top 10 Women in Content Marketing. If you would like to help out Military Families please click here. Please go to www.abqpodcast.com where you can get show notes, resources ,and links to everything we talked about today to help you navigate your journey as an entrepreneur and business owner in ABQ. Follow me on instagram at @abqjasonrigby or sign up for my email list here where I drop business, leadership, and marketing secrets to help your ABQ Business!  

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Claudia is a Senior Talent Consultant with Atlantic Health System. She has Extensive recruitment experience and in-depth knowledge and interviewing skills for a variety of positions. Claudia serves as the TA Consultant for the Emergency Department Service line for Atlantic Health System. Claudia has also coordinated the new graduate RN program within Atlantic Health System and also support HR Strategic teams, as well as Open House / Open Interview Day initiatives. She also has extensive experience sourcing Passive candidates, and developing Strategic Recruitment initiatives for Atlantic Health where she has worked for the past 20 years. Claudia is an Active member of NJAHR and NAHCR, serving as Immediate Past President for the New Jersey Chapter and now serves as President of NAHCR. In this episode, Claudia talks about the changes over the years in healthcare recruitment and how organizations can change the way they communicate their Employer Brand to candidates.

In this episode of the Lubetkin on Communications podcast, we feature a panel discussion on agency business development hosted by the Senior Professionals group of the New Jersey Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. [Read more...]

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The Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) is a Global business network of 13,000+ leading entrepreneurs in 186 chapters and 58 countries. EO enables business owners to learn from each other, leading to greater business success and an enriched personal life. They educate, they transform, they inspire and they offer invaluable resources in the form of global events, leadership-development programs, an online entrepreneur forum and executive education opportunities, among other offerings designed for personal and professional growth. Recently, Adam Connors had the opportunity to speak at one of the New Jersey Chapter's recent conferences. Following Adam's talk, he sat down with some of the Entrepreneurs there for a one-on-one conversation. This special episode of Conversations with Connors features a chat with 10 entrepreneurs from nine vastly different companies. Below is a small snippet about what you can expect to hear in this podcast: Todd Leonardis & Steven Schneider – Kramer Industries Todd and Steven run a very niche business that sells mainly to manufacturers. Through their very different backgrounds, they were able to partner up together to significantly grow their business over the course of many years. Jeff Chavkin – Geoscape Solar Jeff runs a solar energy business that started out in a very complex way. His wife was a partner but they were going through a divorce. Another partner of his had a wife who was best friends with his now ex-wife. His experience through EO allows him to get through that and still have a successful business more than a decade later. Mark Ciapka – ADS Works Mark builds complex web applications for any industry who needs them. Mark loves talking to people and always comes up with an excuse to start a conversation. His natural knack for conversation lends itself well to what networking is all about. Brian Tweer – Jersey Shore Supplements Brian owns a business similar to that of a Vitamin Shoppe or a GNC. But he built a relationship with customers that was so strong, that pretty much his entire staff are individuals who used to be customers. That kind of rapport and trust built with those in his community has allowed his business to grow significantly. Kevin Mahoney – FindTape.com Kevin Mahoney sells all kinds of different tapes. It could be any kind of adhesive tape or the tape you see police put up at crime scenes. Through his networking experience, Mahoney was able to avoid losing a large amount of money in lawsuits to patent trolls. Susan Michael – Wealth Management Expert Susan runs a wealth management company. Susan has an incredible story detailing how she went from a teacher, while also being a military spouse and raising two children, to running her own wealth management company. Andrew Tupler – Tupler Financial Andrew runs a financial company. He networks by meeting with different individuals across different industries a couple of times a year over breakfast or lunch, to discuss all the different ways in which everyone can mutually benefit one another. Ellen Pietrowitz-Phillips – L-E-M Plastics If there is a device that has plastic on it, it’s likely that Ellen was somehow part of the process of getting it there. She has parts on cell towers as well as on the international space station. Her business was hit by a hurricane twice. And let’s just say that without networking, her business would no longer exist today. Sejal Lakhani – Techerwerxe Sejal runs a business that acts as the IT department for businesses who need one. Her networking style involves being on the phone constantly. All of these incredibly successful entrepreneurs do a much better job of telling their own stories and we highly recommend you listen to the full episode of Conversations with Connors. It’s worth noting that Entrepreneurs Organization is an exclusive invite-only group. That’s how you know these particular entrepreneurs are at least one step above many others. Find NetWorkWise on: Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube LinkedIn  Reddit

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We welcome Dr. Nancy Kirsch (Current President of the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy-FSBPT) and Dr. Richard Woolf (Current FSBPT Assessment Content Manager) onto HETPodcast to talk about their perspective from the US PT Licensing Organization. Nancy and Richard discuss their backgrounds and how they got involved with FSBPT, history and transformation of FSBPT to its current status, how the organization works on its own and in collaboration with other organizations, legal factors that influence FSBPT, How the NPTE is developed and how questions are processed for the exam, options to raise the NPTE level of expectation, strengths and limitations of the NPTE, barriers to have the test updated with current evidence more often, upcoming NPTE changes, and more! FSBPT Website: http://www.fsbpt.org/  FSBPT Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fsbpt/  FSBPT Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/TheFSBPT  Become an FSBPT Volunteer: http://www.fsbpt.org/Volunteers/VolunteerOpportunities/CommitteesTaskForces.aspx  Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy Website: http://www.fccpt.org/  International Network of Physiotherapy Regulatory Authorities Website: http://www.inptra.org/Home.aspx  Biographies: Nancy R. Kirsch, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA  President of FSBPT Nancy R. Kirsch, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA received her PT degree from Temple University, her Masters in Health Education from Montclair University, Certificate in Health Administration from Seton Hall University, her PhD concentration in ethics from Rutgers University (formerly UMDNJ), and a Doctor of Physical Therapy from MGH. She practiced in a variety of settings including in-patient rehabilitation, acute care, long term care and home care. She owned a private practice for twenty years and currently practices in a school based setting. In addition she is the Director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Nancy has been a member of the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners since 1990 and was chairperson of the board for 12 years. She served as an evaluator for FCCPT. Nancy has been involved with the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy in the following capacities. She served two terms on the Finance committee and also served on several task forces, in addition to the Board of Directors. Nancy has been active in the American Physical Therapy Association since she was a student. She served the New Jersey Chapter as Secretary and President, and as a delegate and chief delegate to the House of Delegates. She served the national association as a member of the ethics document revision task force. She also served a five year term on the APTA Ethics and Judicial Committee and the APTA Reference Committee. She received the Lucy Blair Service Award and was elected a Catherine Worthingham Fellow from National APTA and received an Outstanding Service Award and the President's Award from the FSBPT.   Richard Woolf, PT, DPT, CSCS FSBPT Assessment Content Manager Richard Woolf is the Assessment Content Manager for the FSBPT. He works closely with item writers and exam committee volunteers to develop the content for the National Physical Therapy Examination Program. Previously, he worked as the Director of Rehabilitation at a hospital in Arizona. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Richard has a Master of Physical Therapy from Northern Arizona University and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from A.T. Still University - Arizona School of Health Sciences.   HET Sponsor Links Mentioned in Show: Not Endorsed by Guest(s)/Organization  The PT Hustle Website: https://www.thepthustle.com/  Schedule an Appointment with Kyle Rice: www.passtheptboards.com    HET LITE Tool: www.pteducator.com/het    Anywhere Healthcare: https://anywhere.healthcare/ (code: HET)    

Guest Speaker Crystal Chisolm, professional Career Coach and Certified Resume writer talks with Anne about her HR profession and how she is able to translate a person's profession into a brand. She currently serves as the Vice President of Branding and Social Media for the New Jersey Chapter of the National Association of African-Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR).

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Host Bernice Bennett welcomes Dr. Evelyn McDowell, LaBrenda Garrett Nelson, and Muriel D. Roberts for a discussion on a new lineage society - the Sons and Daughters of the United States Middle Passage. The discussion will focus on the organization (creation & purpose); why join a lineage society and the process to join this society. Sons and Daughters of the United States Middle Passage (SDUSMP) is a lineage society that is a non-profit, charitable 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the memory, education, and historic preservation of the artifacts and landmarks of slavery in the United States and its economic, psychological, and cultural impact on today's society. Evelyn Aniton McDowell, Ph.D., CPA, CGMA is an Associate Professor of Accounting at Rider University in Lawrenceville, New Jersey.  She currently serves as founder and President of Sons & Daughters of the United States Middle Passage (SDUSMP), a heritage society for descendants of Africans who were enslaved in colonial America and in the United States of America. Through genealogical research, she has found over 35 enslaved ancestors. LaBrenda Garrett- Nelson, CG(sm) is the Registrar General of SDUSMP, responsible for reviewing the sufficiency of applications. Board-certified since 2015, she is also a trustee of the Board for Certification of Genealogists and a frequent speaker at national and local venues.  In 2016 she published a guide for researching African Americans in her home county of Laurens, South Carolina, a book that was hailed as an important model for other SC counties.  Muriel D. Roberts is serving her 3rd year as Secretary and 9th year as Membership Chairperson for the New Jersey Chapter of the Afro–American Historical and Genealogical Society. She is a charter member of SDUSMP, honoring ancestor Melendia Dixon.         

Media relations has been a mainstay of the PR industry for decades, but that's changing, especially as newsrooms shrink. Companies large and small are now telling their own stories, publishing them on SEO-enhanced online news hubs, and getting bottom-line results. Brand journalism (also known as content marketing) is dramatically changing how we practice PR. Skillfully written news reports that resonate with customers and humanize a company's message are the new PR frontier. In this episode of the Lubetkin on Communications podcast, we present a panel program from the Public Relations Society of America's New Jersey Chapter, held October 19, 2017 in Rahway, NJ.

Veteran organization-launcher Mark Kuehn outlines the ideal way to grow your professional and peer associations. Be it a large professional organization or more intimate peer group, enticing new members is tougher than winning Buddhist converts in Vatican City. And sustaining interest is harder than selling salary cuts to Congress. Few leaders build and maintain organizations nearly so capably my featured guest, attorney Mark Kuehn. Founder of the New Jersey Chapter of The Association for Corporate Growth as well as creator of several C-suite peer groups, Mark holds that special instinct for providing an organizational bond. How do you structure and increase membership?

Be it a large professional organization or more intimate peer group, enticing new members is tougher than winning Buddhist converts in Vatican City.  And sustaining interest is harder than selling salary cuts to Congress.  Few leaders build and maintain organizations nearly so capably as Host Bart Jackson's featured guest, attorney Mark Kuehn.   Founder of the New Jersey Chapter of The Association for Corporate Growth as well as creator of several C-suite peer groups, Mark holds that special instinct for providing an organizational bond.  How do you structure and increase membership?  What are the ideal strategies for engaging top speakers, sponsors, and members?  Tune in and learn how to make your group relevant, enriching, and growing.

On this episode of the Lubetkin on Communications podcast, we present this year's "Meet the Media" panel, sponsored by the New Jersey Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. The panel was held March 30, 2017 at Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ. The panelists were: Karin Price Mueller, writes the Bamboozled consumer affairs column and a money column for The Star-Ledger/NJ.com; and is Founder of consumer finance website NJMoneyHelp.com.    She lives in N.J. with her husband – Star-Ledger reporter Mark Mueller – their three kids and an English Mastiff, Mojo.    Whatever they don't eat goes into her retirement savings accounts. Nick Corasaniti, a reporter that covers politics for The New York Times, and is in his home state focusing on the governor's race and any other NJ story or interest, from infrastructure to crime to dining.  Before coming back to NJ, Nick covered the presidential campaign, spending his days on the road with Ted Cruz, Chris Christie, and Donald Trump. Charell Star is a digital journalist who covers the latest styles, technology and trends as a contributor for Marie Claire, Fox5–Good Day New York, NBC New York Live, Second Look TV, and various broadcast and digital media outlets.  She also has her own lifestyle blog, Not Just A Girl In A Dress, plus blogs for Sister 2 Sister, eHow, VinePair, MommyNoire, and MadameNoire.  In 2015, she was awarded Black Enterprise Magazine's “Follow-Worthy Blogger of the Year.” Gwen Orel, Features Editor, The Montclair Local.  Gwen served as arts editor of The Montclair Times from 2013 to 2016 before joining The Montclair local.  She has won a variety of writing awards and has contributed to a range of publications including New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and more.  She has a PhD in theatre, and when not doing her day job, is a playwrite, and runs the website New York Irish Arts.com.  The has three cats – one of which likes to unwind the toilet paper roll. Phil Alongi, Executive Producer, NJTV News and Director of Program Development.  He oversees all news operations for NJTV, including its flagship weeknight news program NJTV News with Mary Alice Williams, and is responsible for the network's program expansion in the areas of news, public affairs, arts and other genres.  He began his broadcast career at NBC News in 1997, and during his tenure, produced for the NBC Nightly News, Today Show, and more.  When he's not being a news junkie, he moonlights as a professional operatic tenor and has multiple televised performances and dozens of leading roles throughout the U.S. to his credit. Richard Cowen, a reporter for The Record.  He covers news, the courts, and Passaic County, covering N.J. for more than 25 years.  His focus is local reporting with deep knowledge and sourcing in Passaic County.  He's covered many big stories: from 9/11 to Bridgegate, fires floods, and various political corruption schemes.  He considers himself a citizen journalist whose advocacy is the public's Right to Know.  Richard lives in Montclair with with his firebrand wife, Gisela, who is teacher. Charlie Kratovil, is the Co-Founder & Editor, New Brunswick Today, a bilingual community newspaper that has been covering Middlesex County since 2011.  He graduated from Rutgers' School of Communication & Information in 2009 and subsequently launched Paterson Press, a successful hyperlocal news project in Paterson during his time working at The Citizens Campaign. Moderating the panel was Ken Hunter, APR, president of PowerStation Communications, Hillsborough, NJ, a member of the PRSA-NJ Board of Directors and Membership Co-Chair.  

On this episode of the Lubetkin on Communications podcast, we present this year’s “Meet the Media” panel, sponsored by the New Jersey Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. The panel was held March 30, [Read more...]

Click here for tedhart.com He lectures around the world but now is here for you. From the latest in charity news, technology, fundraising and social networking, Ted Hart and his guests help you maneuver through this economic downturn in the charitable sector to greater levels of efficiency and fundraising success. PAGE 2 GUEST EXPERT: Anthony Alonso, President of Advantage Plus has over 25 years of experience in direct marketing. He is often called upon as an industry leader to speak on telephone, planned giving and social media marketing. His experience ranges in the education, health care, social services and arts markets. Over the last twenty-five years, Mr. Alonso has had the honor of working with prestigious institutions, such as the United States Naval Academy Foundation, the United States Military Academy Association of Graduates, the United States Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association, The Betty Ford Center, Geisinger Health System, Rocky Mountain Health System, Oxford University, The London School of Economics, Dartmouth College, Advocate Health Foundation, The Hill School and countless Catholic organizations. Mr. Alonso served three terms on the AFP Foundation Board, was a founding member of the AFP Industry Partners Council and is currently an officer of the New Jersey Chapter board of AFP. Mr. Alonso has volunteered his time to his Catholic preparatory high school where he was a board member and contributor. He has provided pro-bono calling services to a myriad of organizations including the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy. It is Mr. Alonso’s expertise that has led his clients to successfully raise over $250 million within the last five years.

Since the first National Women’s History Month in March 1987, every year we recognize, honor and celebrate the achievements of American women. There has also been a continuous effort to bring and engage women in the STEM and environmental fields. In honor of Women’s History Month, Chief of Staff Magdalena Padilla sits down with three women who are making significant contributions to DEP. Leslie McGeorge, manager in the bureau of Freshwater and Biological Monitoring, Blanca Chevrestt, Swartswood State Park Superintendent, and Gladys Giron, Communications Assistant, discuss how the times have changed and the roles of women at DEP. For more information on Swartswood State Park, please visit: http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/swartswood.html. For more information on the New Jersey Chapter of the Society of Women Environmental Professionals, please visit http://www.njswep.org/. Photo: (from left to right) Blanca Chevrestt, Leslie McGeorge, Magdalena Padilla, Gladys Giron

In this edition of the Lubetkin on Communications Podcast, we present a "Meet the Media" Panel conducted by the New Jersey Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America on April 5, 2016 at Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ. The Lubetkin Media Companies has recently been retained by PRSA NJ to produce a series of short videos promoting events like this one. Watch for the videos on this site, and on the PRSA New Jersey site. [spp-player] At the April 5, 2016 "Meet the Media" Panel held by PRSA New Jersey and the NJ chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, moderator Ken Hunter, APR, left, jokes with media panelists (from left): David Levitt, Bloomberg News; Walt Kane, News 12 New Jersey; Gema de las Heras, Univision; Tom Bergeron, NJBIZ Magazine; and Josh Cornfield, Associated Press Media participating were: David Levitt, Bloomberg Walt Kane, News 12 New Jersey Gema de las Heras, Univision Josh Cornfield, Associated Press Tom Bergeron, NJBIZ Magazine Moderating the panel was Ken Hunter, APR, president and chief strategist, Powerstation Communications.   The Lubetkin on Communications podcast features interviews, conversations, and panel discussions of topics in the communications, journalism, and public relations fields. If you are interested in becoming a guest on the program, email Steve Lubetkin. Subscribe to the RSS feed for all Lubetkin On Communications podcasts. Subscribe to these podcasts in the Apple iTunes Music Store. Sign up for our email newsletter: Get monthly updates about our activities. [spp-optin]

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In this episode of the Lubetkin on Communications Podcast, we present an October 15, 2015 panel discussion on Content Marketing from the New Jersey Chapter of the American Marketing Association. How do you get your voice heard in a competitive landscape where everyone is yelling? That's the question facing marketers today. There are effective content marketing strategies for cutting through the clutter. Advice to use content marketing to improve your position is everywhere.  Once you accept the premise that content marketing is important to your business, what do you do then?  What best practices can you implement to minimize your learning curve and reduce the time to seeing a return on your content marketing investment? [powerpress] Steve moderated the panel, which included the following panelists: Steve Lubetkin Moderator Dan Ackermann Marketing Content Manager Panasonic Mike Goldberg Director of Global Content Marketing Dun & Bradstreet Andaiye Taylor Director of Content Marketing Rubicon Project    

In this episode of the Lubetkin on Communications Podcast, we present an October 15, 2015 panel discussion on Content Marketing from the New Jersey Chapter of the American Marketing Association. How do you get your [Read more...]

Thor Harris founded Percepture in 2004. From Fortune 100 to the entrepreneurial start-up, Thor understands the world of business and the need to drive sales, awareness, investment and demand. He’s managed B2B and B2C public relations and integrated marketing strategy for Daimler-Chrysler, Sony, Foot Locker, The Islands Of The Bahamas, Ingersoll Rand, Konica Minolta, Century 21 and ChevronTexaco. Prior to entering the world of business, Thor contributed to the success of BSMG Worldwide in New York (now Weber Shandwick, the world’s premiere public relations and social agency). Thor is frequently asked to pen thought-leadership communiqués and is an author and lecturer at New York University on thought-leadership, reputation management, integrated marketing strategy and sales funnel methodologies. He also speaks for the American Red Cross, Online Marketing Summit, Business Marketing Association (National Conference, New Jersey Chapter and Houston Chapter), Construction Industry Manufacturers Association, National Golf Course Owners’ Association and Progressive Business Conferences. Thor earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Bachelor of Science in Sports Management from Rutgers University in New Jersey. He sits on the Board of the American Red Cross, Business Marketing Association, New Jersey Entrepreneur Network, and is a member of the NJ Technology Council and the American Chemical Society. In addition, he recently completed an Executive Education Program at The Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College. Thor enjoys all things related to sports and fitness. He has completed a triathlon, played football at Rutgers University, and now coaches his two young kids.

Host: Alicia A. Sutton Guest: Ray Saputelli The American Academy of Family Physicians estimates that approximately 52,000 more primary care physicians will be needed in the workforce by 2025 in order to maintain basic standards of care for the American population. But in a climate where medical professionals are increasingly turning away from general medicine to pursue higher paying niche specialties, the challenge to counter a looming shortage of primary care physicians rises exponentially. What actions, incentives, and culture changes will be needed to bring primary care back into prominence? Joining host Alicia Sutton to examine this issue is Ray Saputelli, Executive Vice President of the New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

If you're not actively connected with at least one professional organization, your losing business.  Simple as that.  Host Bart Jackson this week brings on featured guest Ms. Sally Glick, President of the Association for Corporate Growth, New Jersey Chapter, who will discuss the best tactics for selecting the most beneficial organization, and, once you become a member, the most profitable ways to invest your time in it.  Additionally, Sally and Bart will define just what it takes to become an effective organizational leader and what's the right stuff to transform a good organization into a great one - like ACG - NJ.  Tune in and discover everything your career needs you to know about professional organizations.  

Low-voltage landscape lighting is Michael Deo's specialty. He'll share his tips and cover some other hot-button lighting topics such as: -Misconceptions the public has about landscape lighting -Common problems in lighting installations -The most exciting things happening in the field of lighting -How landscape designers or design/build firms can work with a lighting-only pro to increase profitsDeo is the president and founder of NatureScape Lighting and an award winning lighting designer. Since he is also formally trained in landscape design, his lighting projects reflect a deep knowledge of horticulture. He is keenly aware of how plants change not only with the seasons but over time and how each will react to light. His signature style is evident anywhere there is texture – beautiful millwork, exfoliating bark, the transparent leaves of a Japanese maple.Deo frequently teaches lighting design at Rutgers Home Gardener's school and appears as a guest lecturer in residential garden design classes at both Rutgers and the County College of Morris. Michael has also been a contributing writer for Gardener News and was featured twice on News 12 NJ's Backyard Gardener. He is an active member of the: Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals; Designer's Lighting Forum of NY; NJNLA; International Dark Sky Association; US Green Building Council - NJ; and a former Board member of the Professional Landscape Alliance of NJ and currently serves on the board of the AOLP. NatureScape Lighting is also an active sponsor of the New Jersey Chapter of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers.NatureScape Lighting transforms beautiful landscapes into exquisite works of art. The company's sole focus is to help people extend the enjoyment of their gardens after daylight hours through the use of cutting edge green technologies.For more information, visit www.NatureScapeLighting.com.

Low-voltage landscape lighting is Michael Deo's specialty. He'll share his tips and cover some other hot-button lighting topics such as: -Misconceptions the public has about landscape lighting -Common problems in lighting installations -The most exciting things happening in the field of lighting -How landscape designers or design/build firms can work with a lighting-only pro to increase profits Deo is the president and founder of NatureScape Lighting and an award winning lighting designer. Since he is also formally trained in landscape design, his lighting projects reflect a deep knowledge of horticulture. He is keenly aware of how plants change not only with the seasons but over time and how each will react to light. His signature style is evident anywhere there is texture – beautiful millwork, exfoliating bark, the transparent leaves of a Japanese maple. Deo frequently teaches lighting design at Rutgers Home Gardener's school and appears as a guest lecturer in residential garden design classes at both Rutgers and the County College of Morris. Michael has also been a contributing writer for Gardener News and was featured twice on News 12 NJ's Backyard Gardener. He is an active member of the: Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals; Designer's Lighting Forum of NY; NJNLA; International Dark Sky Association; US Green Building Council - NJ; and a former Board member of the Professional Landscape Alliance of NJ and currently serves on the board of the AOLP. NatureScape Lighting is also an active sponsor of the New Jersey Chapter of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers. NatureScape Lighting transforms beautiful landscapes into exquisite works of art. The company's sole focus is to help people extend the enjoyment of their gardens after daylight hours through the use of cutting edge green technologies. For more information, visit www.NatureScapeLighting.com.

Low-voltage landscape lighting is Michael Deo's specialty. He'll share his tips and cover some other hot-button lighting topics such as: -Misconceptions the public has about landscape lighting -Common problems in lighting installations -The most exciting things happening in the field of lighting -How landscape designers or design/build firms can work with a lighting-only pro to increase profits Deo is the president and founder of NatureScape Lighting and an award winning lighting designer. Since he is also formally trained in landscape design, his lighting projects reflect a deep knowledge of horticulture. He is keenly aware of how plants change not only with the seasons but over time and how each will react to light. His signature style is evident anywhere there is texture – beautiful millwork, exfoliating bark, the transparent leaves of a Japanese maple. Deo frequently teaches lighting design at Rutgers Home Gardener's school and appears as a guest lecturer in residential garden design classes at both Rutgers and the County College of Morris. Michael has also been a contributing writer for Gardener News and was featured twice on News 12 NJ's Backyard Gardener. He is an active member of the: Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals; Designer's Lighting Forum of NY; NJNLA; International Dark Sky Association; US Green Building Council - NJ; and a former Board member of the Professional Landscape Alliance of NJ and currently serves on the board of the AOLP. NatureScape Lighting is also an active sponsor of the New Jersey Chapter of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers. NatureScape Lighting transforms beautiful landscapes into exquisite works of art. The company's sole focus is to help people extend the enjoyment of their gardens after daylight hours through the use of cutting edge green technologies. For more information, visit www.NatureScapeLighting.com.

Low-voltage landscape lighting is Michael Deo's specialty. He'll share his tips and cover some other hot-button lighting topics such as: -Misconceptions the public has about landscape lighting -Common problems in lighting installations -The most exciting things happening in the field of lighting -How landscape designers or design/build firms can work with a lighting-only pro to increase profitsDeo is the president and founder of NatureScape Lighting and an award winning lighting designer. Since he is also formally trained in landscape design, his lighting projects reflect a deep knowledge of horticulture. He is keenly aware of how plants change not only with the seasons but over time and how each will react to light. His signature style is evident anywhere there is texture – beautiful millwork, exfoliating bark, the transparent leaves of a Japanese maple.Deo frequently teaches lighting design at Rutgers Home Gardener's school and appears as a guest lecturer in residential garden design classes at both Rutgers and the County College of Morris. Michael has also been a contributing writer for Gardener News and was featured twice on News 12 NJ's Backyard Gardener. He is an active member of the: Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals; Designer's Lighting Forum of NY; NJNLA; International Dark Sky Association; US Green Building Council - NJ; and a former Board member of the Professional Landscape Alliance of NJ and currently serves on the board of the AOLP. NatureScape Lighting is also an active sponsor of the New Jersey Chapter of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers.NatureScape Lighting transforms beautiful landscapes into exquisite works of art. The company's sole focus is to help people extend the enjoyment of their gardens after daylight hours through the use of cutting edge green technologies.For more information, visit www.NatureScapeLighting.com.

In episode #53 of the Lubetkin on Communications Podcast, we present a media panel recording, "Video killed the radio star and Twitter buried Facebook," held May 8, 2014 at Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ. In this panel, four professional journalists discuss trends and issues facing the news media industry. The panel was jointly sponsored by the Jersey Shore Public Relations and Advertising Association (JSPRAA) and the New Jersey Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). Panelists were: Bruce Johnson, news director, Greater Media NJ Karla Bardinas, Shore Bureau Chief, News 12 New Jersey Christopher Robbins, Monmouth County reporter, NJ.com David Willis, business reporter, The Asbury Park Press Moderating the panel is Tony Ciavollela, public affairs manager of Erickson Living, and a member of the PRSA/NJ board of directors. The panel was recorded for video by our State Broadcast News division. You can see the video of this panel at our StateBroadcastNews.com website.  

In this segment, I talk with Tom Brennan, the organizer of AppSecUSA 2013 in New York City. The conversation centers around what's going on in New York, why Tom took on the project and what makes AppSec conferences special. About Tom Brannen Tom Brennan is volunteer to the OWASP Foundation since 2004 when he founded the New Jersey Chapter after serving on the Board of Directors for the FBI Infragard program in New Jersey. The NJ OWASP Chapter later merged with the New York City Chapter in 2006. Tom was appointed to the Global Board of Directors in 2007 by his peers and was re-elected by the membership in 2012 for another two year term. During his leadership of OWASP Foundation he has led many global and local initiatives for OWASP including governance, fund raising via conferences and membership and business marketing.

In the 50th episode of the Lubetkin on Communications podcast, we present a panel program, "Beyond Likes, Tweets & Check-Ins: What it Takes to Make REAL News." Panelists posed after the program are (from left): Moderator Greg Weber of Garden State Press Clipping Service; Sally Pakutka, manager of news aggregation, Asbury Park Press; Gina Columbus, Asbury Park Press staff writer; Allison Gibson, assistant news director, News 12 New Jersey; Brian Thompson, New Jersey Correspondent for NBC4 New York, and Christopher Sheldon, Long Branch-Eatontown editor, Patch.com The podcast was recorded at an April 17, 2013 meeting sponsored jointly by the Jersey Shore Public Relations and Advertising Association and the New Jersey Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. A panel of journalists described how the rise of social media is changing the news gathering and reporting process. More than 75 communications and public relations professionals attended. Panelists GINA COLUMBUS serves as APP staff writer and joined Gannett's Talent Development Program in 2012. Columbus serves as a metro reporter and writes lifestyles and features pieces, developed in the multiple media platforms.  Columbus launched her career as a Newsroom Intern. As Editor-in-Chief of The Outlook, Monmouth University's student-run newspaper. Columbus has a B.A. in Communication from Monmouth University. ALLISON GIBSON, Assistant News Director at News 12 New Jersey, has held this post for the past 17 years, working to launch the channel in March of 1996, and establishing it as New Jersey's own television station and place to go to for local news.  Previously, she had worked as a producer, executive producer and assistant news director at the CBS affiliate in Roanoke, Virginia. Allison got her start working in Public Radio, and counts meeting boxer Muhammed Ali as one of her big career moments. SALLY PAKUTKA is Manager of News Aggregation at the Asbury Park Press.  She began her career with the Press in 2001 as Editor of New Publications and was named Local News Editor in 2010. She started her current position in January.  Sally has been a newspaper journalist for nearly three decades. She previously worked at the Courier News in Bridgewater and the Herald News in Passaic. CHRISTOPHER SHELDON serves as Long Branch-Eatontown Editor with Patch.com.  He has worked at two hyper local news publications before joining Patch, including the Westerly Sun in Rhode Island and the Ocean Star in Point Pleasant Beach.  A life time resident of West Long Branch, Sheldon earned a B.A. in journalism from the University of Rhode Island. BRIAN THOMPSON, Reporter, NBC4 New York is an Emmy Award-winning reporter. Prior to joining WNBC, he worked for five years in Washington, D.C. He earned a New York Emmy-award for his work on a NBC New York's political series.  He has been cited by the Associated Press for Best Coverage by a New Jersey-Based Correspondent. Thompson received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Florida.

A recent Rutgers Regional Report, “Reinventing the New Jersey Economy: New Metropolitan and Regional Employment Dynamics,” authored by James W. Hughes, dean of Rutgers University's Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, and Joseph J. Seneca, university professor and economist at the Bloustein School, examines the necessity of transforming and reimagining the state's suburban office stock to adjust to the emerging employment and business dynamics. In the latest edition of the Commercial Intelligence Briefing Podcastfor the National Association of Realtors, Dr. Hughes discusses the report and its implications for suburban office space in New Jersey and other states. The complete report examining the previous transformations as well as an analysis of current trends may be found here.  Biography Dr. James Hughes Dr. James W. Hughes is the dean of the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University, appointed to that position in 1995. He has been a member of the faculty since 1971. In addition, since 1988 he has also been the Director of the Rutgers Regional Report which, during its 23-year tenure, has produced 35 major economic/demographic/housing studies on New Jersey and the New York region. He is a nationally-recognized academic expert on demographics, housing, and regional economics, and was a contributing editor to the magazine American Demographics. He is author or co-author of 33 books and monographs and more than 150 articles, generally focusing on housing, demographics and economic development patterns. Among these are The Atlantic City Gamble (published by the Harvard University Press), The Dynamics of America's Housing, America's New Market Geography, and America's Demographic Tapestry: Baseline for the New Millennium (published by the Rutgers University Press). He has provided extensive budgetary and economic testimony before many New Jersey State Legislative committees, and has provided numerous policy briefings both in Washington and Trenton on demographics, housing and the economy.  He was a Distinguished Fellow of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), and has been awarded the Warren Hill Award of the New Jersey Bankers Association, the Rutgers' Richard P. McCormick Award for Excellence in Alumni Leadership, the Rutgers Presidential Award for Distinguished Public Service, as well as the Distinguished Service Award of the New Jersey Chapter of the American Planning Association.  He has been both a Woodrow Wilson and Ford Foundation Fellow and has served as a consultant to numerous federal, state and local public bodies as well as to many private and corporate clients. He was recently a member of Governor Christie's Housing Opportunity Task Force.  In the past, he was on the NJ Governor's Commission on Jobs, Growth and Economic Development, and the Governor's Logistics Council.  He was on the Real Estate Task Force of the Governor's Economic Master Plan Commission and was a member and Trustee of the successor commission: Prosperity New Jersey.  He formerly was on the Board of the E'Town Corporation (N.Y. Stock Exchange) and the Board of the Cali Real Estate Investment Trust (NY Stock Exchange).  He was also a member of the Board of Advisors of the Mack-Cali Real Estate Investment Trust (N.Y. Stock Exchange). He has also served on numerous other boards and task forces, including the Board of Directors of the Cooperative Housing Foundation (Washington, D.C.), the Economic Advisors Board of the Council of the City of New York, the (New Jersey) Governor's Property Tax Commission, and the (New Jersey) Governor's World Class Economy Task Force. Subscribe to the RSS feed for these podcasts. Subscribe to the NAR Commercial Intelligence Briefing Podcasts in iTunes.  

Kevin Thompson, MPA, DTM, is founder and CEO Inspired Communications, LLC. (http://www.InspiredCommunicationsLLC.com), a leading provider of human resources staff training and leadership development, providing exponential customer service to business, organizations and associations. He is an acknowledged expert in human behavior, process improvement and customer service. Thompson is certified as a Six Sigma Black Belt in Process Improvement with a Masters in Public Administration and leverages more than 25 years of experience in leadership and management. "As the President Elect and Director of Membership I am focused on the success of our current members and candidates.   I aspire to follow in the footsteps of NSA founder Cavett Robert, sharing, guiding and inspiring others but especially speakers, which is the spirit of NSA."About Inspired Communications: Our Mission: Transforming your business to a level of excellence that your customers deserve through leadership development, training and process improvement.About NSA-NJ: NSA-NJ is the New Jersey Chapter of the National Speakers Association (NSA). The chapter was formed in 2005. Membership is open to anyone who is already a member of NSA. However, everyone is welcome to participate in our meetings and events.  http://www.nsa-nj.org/About NSA: The National Speakers Association (NSA) is the leading organization for those who speak professionally. Since 1973, NSA has provided resources and education designed to advance the skills, integrity and value of its members and speaking profession. Visit NSA's Web site at http://www.nsaspeaker.org.

Kevin Thompson, MPA, DTM, is founder and CEO Inspired Communications, LLC. (http://www.InspiredCommunicationsLLC.com), a leading provider of human resources staff training and leadership development, providing exponential customer service to business, organizations and associations. He is an acknowledged expert in human behavior, process improvement and customer service. Thompson is certified as a Six Sigma Black Belt in Process Improvement with a Masters in Public Administration and leverages more than 25 years of experience in leadership and management. "As the President Elect and Director of Membership I am focused on the success of our current members and candidates.   I aspire to follow in the footsteps of NSA founder Cavett Robert, sharing, guiding and inspiring others but especially speakers, which is the spirit of NSA."About Inspired Communications: Our Mission: Transforming your business to a level of excellence that your customers deserve through leadership development, training and process improvement.About NSA-NJ: NSA-NJ is the New Jersey Chapter of the National Speakers Association (NSA). The chapter was formed in 2005. Membership is open to anyone who is already a member of NSA. However, everyone is welcome to participate in our meetings and events.  http://www.nsa-nj.org/About NSA: The National Speakers Association (NSA) is the leading organization for those who speak professionally. Since 1973, NSA has provided resources and education designed to advance the skills, integrity and value of its members and speaking profession. Visit NSA's Web site at http://www.nsaspeaker.org.

We’re featuring an interview with jazz bassist Rufus Reid on this week’s episode ofContrabass Conversations. This interview was conducted by guest host Win Hinkle, a former member of the Florida Symphony Orchestra (this orchestra dissolved in 1993) who also worked in Florida as a trombonist, electric bassist, and double bassist, including a lot of time at Walt Disney World. Rufus Reid is, without a doubt, one of the most influential bassists working in jazz today, and he has had a significant impact on double bass performance and pedagogy throughout his career. His book The Evolving Bassist was one of the earliest of the contemporary generation of double bass method books, and it continues to be a foundational text for double bass students. I recommend it to all of my students who are interested in jazz, and I use many of his exercises for arco study and sight reading practice even with students who only study classical music. We’re also featuring Rufus Reid and bassist Michael Moore performing All Blues from their album Double Bass Delights, as well as some listener feedback, bass news, a link of the week, and much more. Check out more recordings of Rufus in various settings on his website’s recordings page. Enjoy!     About Rufus Reid: Born on February 10, 1944 in Atlanta, GA., Rufus Reid was raised in Sacramento, California where he played the trumpet through junior high and high school. Upon graduation from Sacramento High School, he entered the United States Air Force as a trumpet player. During that period he began to be seriously interested in the bass. After fulfilling his duties in the military, Rufus had decided he wanted to pursue a career as a professional bassist. He moved to Seattle, Washington, where he began serious study with James Harnett of the Seattle Symphony. He continued his education at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, where he studied with Warren Benfield and principal bassist, Joseph Guastefeste, both of the Chicago Symphony. He graduated in 1971 with a Bachelor of Music Degree as a Performance Major on the Double Bass. The MidAtlantic Arts Foundation awarded Rufus The 2005 Mellon Jazz Living Legacy Award for his dedication to America’s National Cultural Treasure: Jazz, for his personal and professional commitment to Jazz Education in the Mid-Atlantic Region. The International Society of Bassists presented Rufus with their highest honor, The Distinguished Achievement Award, in 2001. The New Jersey Chapter of the IAJE named him OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR of 1999. The International Association of Jazz Educators awarded Rufus the Humanitarian Award in 1997 BASS PLAYER magazine, awarded Rufus the 1998 Jazz Educator Achievement Award. About Win Hinkle: Win Hinkle is dedicated double bassist and a former trombonist spending 17 seasons with the Florida Symphony Orchestra in Orlando, until its demise in April of 1993. He worked as a double bassist, bass guitarist, and trombonist for many years in Florida including a lot of time at Walt Disney World. He recently sold his last bass guitar and only plays the double bass. He currently lives in Boston but still tries to spend time in time in Florida, especially in the Winter months. Learn more about Rufus at rufusreid.com