Podcasts about operational

This episode features Naomi Titleman meeting with Glain Roberts-McCabe, Founder & President of The Roundtable Inc.  They dive deep into high-potential talent research, exploring what engages top performers and what causes them to burn out. This episode features insights from Roundtable's latest research on high-potential leaders.Key discussion topics include:Defining High Potentials:Balance between driving results and maintaining cultural alignmentCore motivational drivers: helping others, excelling, adaptabilityBehavioral expectations vs. underlying motivational energyWhat Engages High Potentials:Clarity: Clear priorities and understanding of goalsTransparency: Honest career conversations and realistic expectations Quality career discussions: Beyond linear promotion pathsCross-functional opportunities:Leveraging adaptive strengths across organizationMajor Barriers & Burnout Risks:Firefighting mode: 45% of respondents stuck in reactive workUnclear priorities: Moving goalposts without contextResource constraints: Ambitious targets without adequate supportDevelopment crowding: Operational demands overshadowing growth opportunitiesEvolving Leadership Requirements:Strategic thinking: Increased emphasis on forward-thinking capabilitiesTechnical depth: Leaders need subject matter expertise, not just general managementCooperation: Willingness to trade individual agendas for organizational benefitYou can learn more about the research here:https://goroundtable.com/the-2026-roundtable-report-on-high-potential-leaders/And follow Glain on LinkedIn here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/glain/Don't forget …To sign up for our monthly newsletter foHRsight at http://www.futurefohrward.com/subscribe.Follow us on LinkedIn:Mark - www.linkedin.com/in/markedgarhr/Naomi - www.linkedin.com/in/naomititlemancolla/future foHRward - www.linkedin.com/company/future-fohrward/And on Instagram - www.instagram.com/futurefohrward/Support the show

If you're measuring AI success by "hours saved" you're playing the easiest game in the room. In this episode, Host Susan Diaz explains why time saved is weak and sometimes harmful, then shares a better "AI ROI stack" with five metrics that map to real business value and help you build dashboards that actually persuade leadership.   Episode summary Time saved is fine. It's also table stakes. Susan breaks down why "we saved 200 hours" is the least persuasive AI metric, and why it can backfire by punishing your early adopters with more work. She then introduces a smarter approach: a set of five metrics that connect AI usage to quality, risk, growth, decision-making, and compounding capability. If you want your AI work funded, supported, and taken seriously, you need to move the conversation from cost to investment. This episode shows you how.   Key takeaways Time saved doesn't automatically convert to value. If no one reinvests the saved time, you just made busy work faster. Hours saved can punish high performers. Early adopters save time first. They often get "rewarded" with more work. Time saved misses the second-order benefits. AI's biggest wins often show up as fewer mistakes, better decisions, faster learning, and faster response to opportunity. Susan's "AI ROI stack" has five stronger metrics: Quality lift Is the output better? Track error rate, revision cycles, internal stakeholder satisfaction, customer satisfaction, and fewer rounds of revisions (e.g., proposals going from four rounds to two). Risk reduction AI can reduce risk, not only create it. Track compliance exceptions, security incidents tied to content/data handling, legal escalations/load, and "near misses" caught before becoming problems. Speed to opportunity Measure time from idea → first draft → customer touch. Track sales cycle speed, launch time, time to assemble POV/brief/competitive responses, and responsiveness to RFPs (the "game-changing" kind of speed). Decision velocity AI can reduce drag by improving clarity. Track time-to-decision in recurring meetings, stuck work/aging reports, decisions per cycle, and decision confidence. Learning velocity This is the compounding one. Track adoption curves, playbooks/workflows created per month, time from new capability introduced → used in production, and how many documented workflows are adopted by 10+ people. Dashboards should show three layers: Leading indicators (adoption, workflow usage, learning velocity). Operational indicators (cycle time). Business outcomes (pipeline influence, time to market, cost of service). You're not investing in AI to save hours. You're building a system that produces better work, faster, with lower risk, and gets smarter every month.   Timestamps 00:01 — "If you're measuring AI success by hours saved… that's table stakes." 00:51 — Why time saved doesn't translate cleanly into value 01:12 — Time saved doesn't become value unless reinvested 01:29 — Hours saved can punish high performers (they get more work) 02:10 — Time saved misses second-order benefits (mistakes, decisions, learning) 02:45 — Introducing the "AI ROI stack" (five better metrics) 02:59 — Metric 1: Quality lift (error rate, revision cycles, satisfaction) 03:31 — Example: proposal revisions drop from four rounds to two 04:14 — Metric 2: Risk reduction (compliance, incidents, legal load, near misses) 05:19 — Metric 3: Speed to opportunity (idea to customer touch, sales cycle, launches) 06:11 — Example: RFP response in 24 hours vs five days 06:34 — Metric 4: Decision velocity (time to decision, stuck work, confidence) 07:30 — Metric 5: Learning velocity (adoption curve, workflows, time to production) 08:57 — Dashboards: leading indicators vs lagging indicators 09:15 — Dashboards should include business outcomes (pipeline, time to market, cost) 09:32 — Reframe: AI as a system that improves monthly 10:08 — "Time saved is the doorway. Quality/risk/speed/decisions/learning is the house." 10:36 — Closing + review request   If your AI dashboard is only "hours saved" keep it - but don't stop there. Add one metric from the ROI stack this month. Start with quality lift or speed to opportunity. Then watch how fast the conversation shifts from cost to investment. Connect with Susan Diaz on LinkedIn to get a conversation started.   Agile teams move fast. Grab our 10 AI Deep Research Prompts to see how proven frameworks can unlock clarity in hours, not months. Find the prompt pack here.

Forester and timber consultant Kraig Moore (KY/TN) breaks down the 2025 hardwood landscape: prices up roughly 3% YoY overall (net flat after inflation), sharp species splits (yellow-poplar +~20%, sugar maple +20–30%, white oak −~11% YoY but +~52% over 5 years; walnut +~85% over 5 years), and fragile mill capacity after 100+ sawmill closures in two years. He explains how tariffs, China's historic pull for ~40% of U.S. lumber, and production shifting to Vietnam (labor ~⅓ cheaper than China) are reshaping demand. For landowners, the play is smart silviculture, competition-driven quality, patch clear-cuts/group selection, avoiding diameter-limit cuts, and aligning to mills within ~60–90 miles, to grow value and keep white oak (bourbon barrel essential) regenerating amid maple/beech pressure. Kentucky is ~50% forested, and with interest rates easing and housing starts improving, Kraig is cautiously bullish on hardwoods as a diversification pillar. Episode takeaways: Market snapshot: Hardwood prices ~+3% YoY overall (inflation-adjusted ≈ flat), with big winners (yellow-poplar, sugar maple) and laggards (hickory; white oak down YoY but strong 5-yr trend; walnut dominant long-term). Capacity risk: 100+ sawmills gone in two years; if demand pops, supply could choke, pushing prices up fast. Trade shift: China historically bought ~40% of U.S. lumber/logs; tariffs drove processing to Vietnam (labor ~⅓ cheaper than China), altering log vs. lumber economics. Profit strategy for landowners: Manage for competition (natural pruning/straightness), use patch clear-cuts/group selection, avoid diameter-limit cuts, and time sales to species cycles. Operational realities: Best ROI when mills are within ~60–90 miles; steep terrain or helicopter logging crush margins. White oak future: Main challenge is regeneration, not overharvest, control shade-tolerant maple/beech, open canopy on the right aspects, and keep foresters involved. Talk to Kraig Moore:  https://nationalland.com/real-estate-agent/kraig-moore   National Land Realty https://www.nationalland.com 

In this episode of the Scottish Property Podcast, Nick and Steven are joined by Russel Godferry, a hands-on property investor who shares an honest account of navigating the realities of property investing through changing market conditions, COVID disruption, and shifting tenant behaviour.Russel talks openly about lessons learned from deals that didn't go to plan, how his strategy evolved over time, and why resilience, adaptability, and realistic expectations matter far more than hype. This episode is a grounded, experience-led conversation that cuts through “Instagram property” and focuses on what actually happens once you're in the game.

David C. Barnett breaks down buying small businesses vs real estate, the risks investors overlook, and how to build resilient, cash-flowing companies.In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack Hoss sits down with David C. Barnett, author of The Business Fortress and one of the most respected voices in small business acquisition, to unpack the real differences between buying businesses and investing in real estate.David shares his journey from business brokerage to banking to building a global advisory firm helping buyers and sellers avoid catastrophic mistakes. He explains why business brokerage is fundamentally broken, how leverage cuts both ways in small businesses, and why “absentee ownership” is one of the most dangerous myths investors believe.You'll learn why operational leverage can destroy profits overnight, how liquidity (not growth) determines survival, why balance sheets matter more than P&Ls, and how long-term content creation (YouTube, books, email) quietly outperforms flashy marketing tactics.This episode is a must-watch for real estate investors considering business acquisitions—and for entrepreneurs who want to build a business fortress that survives downturns and exits cleanly.

Big changes may be coming to the stock market—and most investors aren't ready for them.Nasdaq is exploring 23–24 hour trading, five days a week, potentially launching as early as the second half of 2026. On the surface, nonstop markets sound convenient. In reality, they could fundamentally change how volatility, liquidity, and investor behavior work.In this episode, Gabriel Shahin, CFP®, breaks down what extended trading hours really mean for your portfolio—and why this shift could benefit institutions far more than everyday investors.What you'll learn: • What 23–24 hour Nasdaq trading would actually look like • Why global participation and faster reactions to news are seen as positives • How after-hours liquidity and wide bid/ask spreads can hurt execution prices • Why higher volatility disproportionately impacts retail investors • The risk of impulse trading and “always-on” market behavior • How earnings reactions, overnight news, and geopolitical events could amplify swings • Operational challenges for brokerages, custodians, and mutual funds • Why institutions may gain an even bigger advantage over individual tradersMore trading hours don't automatically mean better outcomes. Liquidity, discipline, and execution matter far more than access—and nonstop markets could increase costs, volatility, and emotional decision-making for retail investors.This change isn't happening tomorrow, but it is coming. Understanding the risks now is critical to protecting your long-term strategy as markets evolve.

In this special year-end episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King sits down with a panel of industry leaders: Todd De Voe, Matt Green, Anastasia Maynich, Laura James, and Ralph Bloemers. They dissect the chaotic landscape of 2025 and the evolving role of the emergency manager. What it reveals: the dangerous lag between the velocity of modern crises and our traditional response systems. It also exposes the "capacity illusion" which is the belief that government agencies alone can handle the scale of today's disasters. Between the LA wildfires and the cascading infrastructure failures of 2025, the profession learned a hard lesson. Operational confidence can no longer mask the fragility of our communities. The panel tracks how "governance from 30,000 feet" often disconnects resources from the people who need them most. This creates a dangerous gap where policy meets reality. This conversation offers not a celebration of resilience, but a call to action. It reflects on the need to embrace "complex adaptive systems" rather than rigid command structures. It challenges the sector's hesitation to truly engage the public. It forces us to ask a hard question. Are we building systems that protect the status quo? Or are we ready to let communities lead their own recovery? Show Highlights [03:06] Introducing the Panel of Experts [07:02] The impact of speed and complexity in crisis response [09:33] The reality of under-resourced local emergency managers [29:37] Engaging community voices over official messaging [39:25] Understanding Fire Risks [40:02] The Role of Emergency Managers [41:12] How top-down governance fails neighborhood reality [42:43] Complex Adaptive Systems [44:35] Emergency Management Challenges [47:52] Learning from indigenous wisdom and fire stewardship [53:25] Why every home needs its own emergency manager [54:37] Recovery and Long-Term Challenges [01:03:17] Predictions for 2026: The context-switching trap [01:17:46] Closing Thoughts and Resources Connect with the Guests Anastasia Maynich LinkedIn: Anastasia Maynich MA, MS YouTube: XanamayX Website: xanamayx.com Podcast: Beyond the SOP Matt Green LinkedIn: Matt Green Newsletter: State of Disaster Book Club: Disaster Discourse Company: GEMS Ready Todd De Voe LinkedIn: Todd Thayer De Voe, MPA, CEM® Substack: Todd T. De Voe Newsletter: Emergency Management Network Laura James LinkedIn: Laura James Podcast: Resilient HERoes Ralph Bloemers LinkedIn: Ralph Bloemers

In this episode of The Pursuit Power Half Hour, Brent sits down with two seasoned CFOs, Steve DeSantis and Dave Ristow, to explore how the role of finance leadership has rapidly expanded across professional services. They discuss how CFOs are now expected to shape strategic direction, unify systems and data, strengthen delivery operations, and build tech stacks that can sustain long-term growth. Key topics covered include:How the CFO role has evolved from traditional financial oversight to strategic operatorThe challenges of rapid growth and how unified tools (PSA, ERP, BI) restore clarity and control.How CFOs partner with operations and delivery leaders Signs it's time to evolve your tech stackAdvice for CFOs on owning the enterprise tech stack, preparing for AI-enabled operations, and building companies that can scale through multiple stages of investment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, FIT's Chief Operating Officer Ali Tubbs Amato discusses the importance of starting to document your processes from your current state with VP of Client Partnerships, Becky Cross. Ali emphasizes that everyone has to start somewhere, and it's crucial to begin with what you know and gradually build upon it. There's no need for perfection or extensive backtracking. By starting today, you can continue to refine and grow your documentation over time.

Most enterprises today run workloads across multiple IT infrastructures rather than a single platform, creating significant operational challenges. According to Nutanix CTO Deepak Goel, organizations face three major hurdles: managing operational complexity amid a shortage of cloud-native skills, migrating legacy virtual machine (VM) workloads to microservices-based cloud-native platforms, and running VM-based workloads alongside containerized applications. Many engineers have deep infrastructure experience but lack Kubernetes expertise, making the transition especially difficult and increasing the learning curve for IT administrators. To address these issues, organizations are turning to platform engineering and internal developer platforms that abstract infrastructure complexity and provide standardized “golden paths” for deployment. Integrated development environments (IDEs) further reduce friction by embedding capabilities like observability and security. Nutanix contributes through its hyper converged platform, which unifies compute and storage while supporting both VMs and containers. At KubeCon North America, Nutanix announced version 2.0 of Nutanix Data Services for Kubernetes (NDK), adding advanced data protection, fault-tolerant replication, and enhanced security through a partnership with Canonical to deliver a hardened operating system for Kubernetes environments.Learn more from The New Stack about operational complexity in cloud native environments:Q&A: Nutanix CEO Rajiv Ramaswami on the Cloud Native Enterprise Kubernetes Complexity Realigns Platform Engineering Strategy Platform Engineering on the Brink: Breakthrough or Bust? Join our community of newsletter subscribers to stay on top of the news and at the top of your game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Melissa Morris stands as a beacon for agency owners seeking sustainable and profitable growth, advocating for data-driven decision-making over intuition or industry mimicry. Her journey from advertising professional to founder of Agency Authority revealed a critical need among agencies for operational clarity, proper pricing rooted in real costs, and disciplined focus on core offers. She underscores that success in agency life comes from well-defined processes, profitable scoping, and the courage to grow steadily while maintaining work-life balance. Her insights emphasize avoiding common pitfalls such as over-hiring, under-defining service boundaries, and allowing operational inefficiencies to drain profits. Melissa encourages an annual audit of tool stacks and a commitment to rigorous time-tracking for both owners and their teams, ensuring that every action drives value and profitability. She also champions the strategic use of modular, productized services to enhance scalability, client retention, and upselling opportunities, all while integrating technology and AI thoughtfully to solve specific inefficiencies. Curious what might be hiding in your operations? You can explore more practical guidance and resources here. For the accessible version of the podcast, go to our Ziotag gallery.We're happy you're here! Like the pod?Support the podcast and receive discounts from our sponsors: https://yourbrandamplified.codeadx.me/Leave a rating and review on your favorite platformFollow @yourbrandamplified on the socialsTalk to my digital avatar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shaun Heinrichs, president and CEO of 1911 Gold (TSX-V: AUMB | OTCQX: AUMBF), spoke to Mining Stock Daily about the company's Manitoba mine operations.With a fully permitted 1,300 tpd processing plant and underground infrastructure boasting a replacement value of over $400 million, Shaun explained how 1911 Gold is bypassing the typical decade-long permitting cycle to fast-track production. Key topics discussed were the following:District-Scale Land Position: The company holds a dominant, consolidated land package (over 60,000 hectares) covering the Rice Lake Greenstone Belt, a world-class orogenic gold district.Significant Infrastructure in place: The asset includes a fully permitted and operational 1,300 tonnes-per-day (tpd) mill, tailings facility, and underground mine infrastructure, which significantly reduces timeline and capital requirements for production.High-grade exploration potential: There is compelling exploration upside with a focus on high-grade gold targets, including near-mine extensions and new belt-scale discoveries (e.g., the True North complex).Tier-1 mining jurisdiction: The project is located in Manitoba, Canada, a stable and mining-friendly jurisdiction with access to low-cost hydroelectric power and road access.Experienced Leadership Team: The company is led by a management team and board with a proven track record of discovering, developing, and operating mines.

Jennifer Giannini brings more than 30 years of experience leading independent audit engagements for corporate clients across a wide range of industries. Throughout her career, she has developed deep expertise in employee benefit plan audits, making this a primary focus area. After many years of working at Baker Tilly, a national CPA firm, Jennifer recently joined LJB CPA to lead the firm's audit practice. Passionate about building strong client relationships, Jennifer returned to a smaller firm to work more closely with clients and deliver a personalized, value-added experience. Her experience at both mid-sized and national firms gives her a unique ability to tailor services to meet each client's specific needs and complexities. In her years of auditing employee benefit plans, she has pretty much seen just about everything- and enjoys helping plan sponsors navigate the tough issues that keep them up at night. In this episode, Eric and Jennifer Giannini discuss:Protecting participants through disciplined plan auditsMaking audit readiness a year-round responsibilityOwning fiduciary controls that cannot be outsourcedAvoiding costly errors through informed governanceKey Takeaways:Plan audits protect participant assets and confirm the plan follows its governing documents. They ensure contributions, matches, distributions, and eligibility are applied consistently. They also help identify fraud or embezzlement risks early.Audits run smoothly when preparation happens throughout the year. Developing processes that represent a living checklist keeps documentation complete. Retaining internal records prevents gaps that auditors will flag.Some fiduciary duties remain with the plan sponsor at all times. Regular reconciliations and documented committee oversight demonstrate prudence. Simple tracking helps surface issues before they escalate.Operational errors often stem from payroll misalignment with plan terms. Early engagement with experienced ERISA auditors reduces surprises. Committees must weigh cost, complexity, and fiduciary risk together.“The early bird always gets the worm. The earlier you start that process with your auditor, the better.” - Jennifer GianniniConnect with Jennifer Giannini:Website: https://ljbcpa.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jennifer-giannini-875071a Connect with Eric Dyson: Website: https://90northllc.com/Phone: 940-248-4800Email: contact@90northllc.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/401kguy/ The information and content of this podcast are general in nature and are provided solely for educational and informational purposes. It is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the posting date, but may be subject to change.It is not intended to provide a specific recommendation for any type of product or service discussed in this presentation or to provide any warranties, investment advice, financial advice, tax, plan design, or legal advice (unless otherwise specifically indicated). Please consult your own independent advisor as to any investment, tax, or legal statements made.The specific facts and circumstances of all qualified plans can vary, and the information contained in this podcast may or may not apply to your individual circumstances or to your plan or client plan-specific circumstances.

Une Femme Wines didn't scale the way most wine brands do — and that's exactly why its story matters.What began as the house wine at Jen Pelka's two Champagne bars — The Riddler in San Francisco and New York — has scaled into a national brand selling more than 300,000 cases annually, with wines poured everywhere from Delta Airlines to Marriott, Kimpton, stadiums, cruise lines, and even space.In this episode, Jen breaks down how Une Femme unlocked scale by saying yes to the right opportunities — and then rebuilding the business to support them.The turning point came when a chance meeting led to a Delta Airlines trial that required Une Femme to ramp from 1,500 cases over two years to 6,000 cases in three months, a feat that seemed impossible at the time. But they persevered and that single partnership didn't just change volume — it reshaped the company's format strategy, pushing the brand into cans for sustainability, operational efficiency, and national reach.From there, Une Femme scaled differently than most wine brands: Prioritizing national accounts and high-velocity venues over slow regional rollouts, and focusing relentlessly on freshness, tight SKUs, and operational reliability.

Your next security teammate might not be a traditional hire — it could be a Digital Security Teammate (DST),” says Secure.com CEO Uzair Gadit. In this sponsored episode, Uzair explains the concept of a DST and how it differs from an AI SOC. He highlights the operational and business benefits of deploying DST, including improved... Read more »

Architecture is evolving faster than ever, especially in healthcare, where design intersects with technology, patient experience, and operational efficiency. In this episode, principals Rebecca MacDonald and Kyle Basilius of Parkin Architects discuss the changing landscape of hospital design, from universal versus private healthcare systems to the integration of AI and robotics. Discover how architecture shapes outcomes for patients, families, and staff, while anticipating the healthcare challenges of tomorrow. Designer Resources Pacific Sales Kitchen and Home. Where excellence meets expertise. Design Hardware – A stunning and vast collection of jewelry for the home! TimberTech – Real wood beauty without the upkeep Join us for a deep dive into the world of healthcare architecture with Parkin Architects. Rebecca McDonald and Kyle Basilius share insights from decades of experience designing hospitals across Canada, the U.S., and Europe. From flexible master planning and lifespan considerations to advanced lighting, patient control systems, and automated logistics, they reveal how design can directly impact health, wellness, and operational efficiency. We explore how emerging technologies like AI, remote diagnostics, and robotics are beginning to influence design decisions and operational planning, creating safer, more adaptive, and human-focused healthcare environments. Whether you're interested in the philosophy of design, future-proofing healthcare infrastructure, or the intersection of technology and empathy, this conversation highlights the practical and visionary approaches shaping hospitals today. Talking Points: Introduction & Context Host sets the stage: the evolution of architecture in healthcare, AI, and technology in shelter and commercial spaces. Brief MIT course on AI and machine learning as inspiration for the discussion. Guest Introductions Rebecca McDonald: 12 years at Parkin Architects, focus on healthcare planning, personal motivation from family experiences in healthcare. Kyle Basilius: Design and planning across the U.S., Denmark, and Canada; current principal overseeing cancer hospital design, philosophy of integrating empathy into architecture. Healthcare Systems & Design Philosophy Comparison: Single-payer/universal healthcare vs. two-payer U.S. system. Operational implications: access, staff wellness, patient and family experience. Budgeting and stewardship of public funds in large-scale projects. Hospital Lifespan & Flexibility Typical hospital lifecycle: 50 years; planning for technological and programmatic changes. Importance of flexible core and shell design to accommodate renovations, evolving patient care, and technology integration. Master planning: phased renewals, mixed-use inpatient and outpatient strategies. Technology & AI in Healthcare Design AI as a tool for operational efficiency and patient care improvement. Automation: AGVs and AMRs for logistics and staff support. Potential for remote surgeries, telemedicine, and hub-and-spoke care models. Emergency Department Design Throughput and triage-focused planning: neighborhood-style zones for low, high, and trauma acuity patients. Mental health challenges and patient volume impacts on design. Opportunities for tech integration to improve patient flow and staff experience. Lighting & Environmental Control LED and circadian lighting systems for patient comfort, sleep, and recovery. Flexibility and control for staff and patients. Integration with intuitive interfaces to improve operational workflow and care delivery. Staff Wellbeing & Operational Efficiency Reducing injury through thoughtful design and automation. Leveraging AI and technology to improve staff retention and productivity. Supporting patient-centered care while optimizing building operations. The Future of Healthcare Architecture Planning for technological advances, flexible programming, and patient-focused design. Anticipating evolving care delivery models, population growth, and community needs. Emphasis on human-centered design as the core of architectural innovation. Closing Thoughts Key takeaways: design is as much about the people using the space as it is about the physical structures. The evolving role of technology and AI as supportive tools rather than replacements. Thank you Rebecca, thank you Kyle and everyone at Parkin Architects for craft special places with purpose. Thank you for listening. If you liked this episode, share it with a friend or colleague who loves design and architecture like you do, subscribe to Convo By Design wherever you get your podcasts. And continue the conversation on Instagram @convo x design with an “x”. Keep those emails coming with guest suggestions, show ideas and locations where you'd like to see the show. Convo by design at outlook.com.  Thank you to my partner sponsors, TimberTech, The AZEK Company, Pacific Sales, Best Buy, and Design Hardware for supporting the publication of over 650 episodes and over 3,000,000 streams, downloads and making Convo By Design the longest running podcast of its kind. These companies support the shelter industry so give them an opportunity on your next project. Thanks again for listening. Until next time, be well, stay focused and rise about the chaos. -CXD

Dec. 16, 2025- We go over the budget list wish for county prosecutors in 2026 with Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly, who is president of the District Attorneys Association of the State of New York. We talk about funding requests and potential policy changes for the legislative session.

Your next security teammate might not be a traditional hire — it could be a Digital Security Teammate (DST),” says Secure.com CEO Uzair Gadit. In this sponsored episode, Uzair explains the concept of a DST and how it differs from an AI SOC. He highlights the operational and business benefits of deploying DST, including improved... Read more »

Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete GilfillanA common concern executives bring to Pete is simple: Do I need sales experience to invest in a franchise?In this reuploaded episode, Pete explains why the answer is no — and why your leadership experience matters far more than your sales background.Franchise systems are built to give owners the tools, structure, and support they need to generate customers and grow revenue. If you can talk to people, lead a team, and follow a proven process, you can succeed as a franchise owner.In this episode, Pete discusses:Proven Business ModelsFranchises already have a tested blueprint, refined systems, and established sales processes. You simply follow the model.Marketing & Branding SupportNational and local campaigns drive customers to the business — reducing your reliance on personal selling.Operational & Sales SupportLead generation, CRM tools, and structured sales training help you ramp up quickly even without a sales background.Leveraging Your NetworkExecutives already have professional relationships that can accelerate early growth and local visibility.Management & Strategy FocusOwners focus on leadership and decision making while trained staff handle day-to-day sales activities.Comprehensive Training from the FranchisorFranchisors teach you everything — from scripts to closing techniques — no prior experience required.Recruiting a Strong Sales TeamFranchise systems help you hire sales talent so you can oversee the business rather than be the salesperson.Clear Metrics and KPI TrackingFranchisors provide dashboards and performance metrics to help you stay on course as you scale.Key Takeaways:You do not need prior sales experience to succeed in a franchise.Franchise systems provide the tools, training, and support needed to generate revenue.Your executive background — leadership, planning, accountability — matters more than selling skills.You only need to be comfortable talking to people and building relationships.Franchising gives you a structured path to build wealth, gain control, and live life on your terms.“You don't need to be a salesperson to succeed in franchising. You just need to be coachable, willing to lead, and comfortable talking to people.” — Pete GilfillanCONNECT WITH PETE GILFILLAN:

In this insightful episode, Dr. Dave Chatterjee speaks with Greg Clark—longtime enterprise content management and cybersecurity leader—about a foundational but overlooked ingredient of AI success: information readiness. While organizations rush to implement artificial intelligence, many neglect the quality, governance, security, and contextual integrity of the data fueling these systems. As Clark notes, without clean, curated, and governed information, even the most advanced AI models will misfire—sometimes with damaging or legally significant consequences.Together, they explore why “garbage in, garbage out” is more relevant than ever in the AI era, especially as enterprises confront fragmented data, weak metadata, inconsistent governance, and high regulatory scrutiny. Dr. Chatterjee weaves in his Commitment–Preparedness–Discipline (CPD) governance framework, demonstrating why information readiness must be treated as a strategic capability, not a technical afterthought. The conversation illuminates how trust, data integrity, and responsible model oversight are emerging as competitive differentiators in the age of GenAI and agentic AI.Time Stamps00:49 — Dave introduces Greg Clark02:43 — Clark's 20+ year journey07:14 — Defining information readiness08:32 — Importance of understanding data09:58 — Data chaos and pitfalls12:00 — Trust erosion13:29 — Air Canada chatbot case16:22 — Auditability and explainability18:51 — CPD applied to AI governance20:43 — Operational maturity22:53 — JPMorgan's Responsible AI Council25:43 — Security as strategic capability27:35 — Zero trust and data protection30:32 — Mayo Clinic example31:25 — Metrics for buy-in32:50 — Destroy-your-business scenarios34:21 — Trust-first culture36:09 — Human-in-the-loop37:20 — GDPR case38:23 — Final reflectionsTo access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights - https://www.dchatte.com/episode-97-ais-missing-puzzle-piece-why-information-readiness-determines-ai-success/Connect with Host Dr. Dave Chatterjee LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/ Website: https://dchatte.com/Books PublishedThe DeepFake ConspiracyCybersecurity Readiness: A Holistic and High-Performance ApproachArticles PublishedRamasastry, C. and Chatterjee, D. (2025). Trusona: Recruiting For The Hacker Mindset, Ivey Publishing, Oct 3, 2025.Chatterjee, D. and Leslie, A. (2024). “Ignorance is not bliss: A human-centered whole-of-enterprise approach to cybersecurity preparedness,” Business Horizons, Accepted on Oct 29, 2024.Isik, O., Chatterjee, D., and...

J.P. Morgan Asset Management's Josh Myerberg breaks down the 2026 real estate outlook, why quality assets and operational excellence matter, and where savvy investors are finding opportunity now. Don't miss these timely insights from one of the industry's top portfolio strategists.J.P. Morgan Asset Management is optimistic about 2026, driven by expectations of lower interest rates and resilient real estate fundamentals.Quality matters more than ever—top-performing assets and strong operators are expected to outperform, while tertiary markets and lower-tier properties carry greater risks.Retail real estate has made a strong comeback, and high-quality office space is showing positive momentum, especially in major markets like San Francisco and New York.Operational excellence and risk management—including attention to emerging risks—are critical for long-term portfolio success.Diversification remains key: even the best assets need to fit together strategically to reduce volatility and capture growth opportunities.

What happens when clients see your pet care business as interchangeable with everyone else? In this episode, we break down the commodity trap and why it's not a pricing problem—it's a positioning problem. We walk through the client, financial, and operational red flags that quietly signal your business is stuck competing on price. We explain why being more trained, more insured, and more professional often hurts more when the market doesn't reward it. Finally, we share a practical framework for moving from commodity to chosen by selling outcomes, making your process visible, and building a business designed for the right clients. Main topics: Defining the commodity trap Client pricing behavior signals Margin and burnout cycles Operational warning signs Moving from commodity to chosen Main takeaway: "If the only question a client ever asks you is how much you charge, that's not a pricing problem—it's a positioning problem." That single question can quietly reveal whether your business is being treated as interchangeable. When pet care becomes a commodity, price becomes the deciding factor, margins shrink, and burnout follows. Being better, more trained, or more professional doesn't automatically protect you if clients can't see the difference. Escaping the commodity trap starts by changing what you sell—from tasks to outcomes—and making your process visible. Links: Check out our Starter Packs See all of our discounts! Check out ProTrainings Code: CPR-petsitterconfessional for 10% off

Aftermath and the Atomic Context — James M. Scott — LeMay expresses relief upon receiving operational reports confirming the firebombing raid's success with surprisingly low American aircrew casualties relative to predictions. Scottdocuments that the single raid systematically destroys nearly 16 square miles of Tokyo and kills over 100,000 civilians, a death toll exceeding the firebombing destruction of Dresden or Hamburg in European theaters. Scott explains that following this catastrophic success, LeMay systematically implements a comprehensive campaign systematically incinerating Japan's major cities, eventually exhausting prime targets and proceeding to secondary and tertiary urban centers before the atomic bomb is even tested and deployed. Scott notes that LeMay privately believes that the atomic bomb ultimately overshadows and obscures the conventional bombing campaign's pivotal military contribution to systematically destroying Japan's industrial capability and civilian capacity to sustain military resistance.

A Radical Change in Tactics — James M. Scott — LeMay devises a clandestine, revolutionary operational plan to fundamentally reverse bombing doctrine from high-altitude daylight precision raids to low-altitude nocturnal firebombing operations, ordering B-29 aircraft to execute bombing runs at merely 5,000 feet altitude to evade the destructive jet stream phenomenon while simultaneously transporting substantially increased incendiary weapon payloads. Scottdocuments that LeMay deliberately targets the densely populated working-class district of Asakusa in Tokyo, strategically recognizing that Japan's predominant wooden residential infrastructure constitutes a "wood pile" catastrophically vulnerable to uncontrolled conflagration. Scott emphasizes that LeMay makes this strategically transformative decision unilaterally, deliberately withholding operational details from Washington headquarters, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and his superior command structure, thereby executing military operations without institutional authorization or oversight from civilian and military leadership. 1931 TOKYO

The "Long Tail" Logistical Supply and Heroic Resupply Missions — James Holland — Holland explains the critical "Long Tail" logistical support infrastructure that sustained the regiment's operational capability despite mounting casualties during rapid mechanized advance into Belgium. Holland describes the eccentric personality of Baron Lord Leigh, a regimental officer whose unconventional behavior masked genuine leadership capability. Holland recounts a desperate night combat operation at Gheel wherein soldier George Stanton heroically executed resupply missions to a trapped squadron surrounded by German Jagdpanther tank destroyers, demonstrating exceptional courage and logistical improvisation under extraordinary threat conditions.

This episode shifts the safety conversation from continuous improvement to continuous capacity, introducing a practical dashboard of 10 operational indicators—five system capacities (exposure to unforgiving energy, robustness of safeguards, error tolerance/recoverability, detectability of variance, and recovery capacity) and five human capacities (sensitivity to variation, frontline insight, quality of learning, psychological safety, and supervisor load). Host Todd Conklin explains how these measurable and observable indicators link engineering controls with human and organizational factors, and why monitoring them regularly helps leaders improve resilience and manage high‑risk operations more effectively.

In this edition of the Money Makers Investment Trusts Podcast, Jonathan Davis, editor of the Investment Trusts Handbook and winner of the AIC Best Broadcast Journalist Award (2024 and 2025), is joined by Charlotte Cuthbertson and Tom Treanor, co-managers of MIGO Opportunities Trust (MIGO). This discussion was recorded on Tuesday 09 December 2025. *** OUT NOW: The 2026 Investment Trusts Handbook *** Available to order from Harriman House: https://harriman-house.com/authors/jonathan-davis/the-investment-trusts-handbook-2026/9781804094358 The Investment Trusts Handbook 2026 is the ninth edition of the highly regarded annual handbook for anyone interested in investment trusts – often referred to as the City's best-kept secret, or the connoisseur's choice among investment funds. It is expertly edited by well-known author and professional investor Jonathan Davis, founder and editor of the Money Makers newsletter and podcast. The Investment Trusts Handbook 2026 is an independent educational publication, available through bookshops and extensively online. With articles by 30 different authors, including analysts, fund managers and investment writers, plus more than 80 pages of detailed data and analysis, the latest edition is an indispensable companion for anyone looking to invest in the investment trust sector. *** Section Timestamps: 0:00:24 - Introduction 0:00:50 - Recent changes at MIGO 0:07:16 - Opportunities in smaller trusts 0:09:09 - The argument for MIGO 0:12:53 - Examples of successes 0:19:39 - Overlap with AGT 0:22:49 - A short break 0:23:56 - Alternatives trusts 0:27:50 - Renewables 0:33:55 - Consolidation 0:37:48 - Gresham House Energy Storage (GRID) 0:40:18 - Operational framework changes for the renewables sector 0:41:58 - MIGO Opportunities Trust itself 0:44:35 - Close If you enjoy the weekly podcast, why not also try the Money Makers Circle? This is a membership scheme that offers listeners to the podcast an opportunity, in return for a modest monthly or annual subscription, to receive additional premium content, including interviews, performance data, links to third party research, market/portfolio reviews and regular comments from the editor. A subscription costs £12 a month or £120 for one year. This week, as well as the usual features, the Circle features a profile of Onward Opportunities (ONWD), and next week's profile will feature Ashoka WhiteOak Emerging Markets (AWEM). Our new expanded weekly subscriber email includes a comprehensive summary of all the latest news plus the week's biggest share price, NAV and discount movements. Subscribe and you will never miss any important developments from the sector. For more information please visit https://money-makers.co/circle. Membership helps to cover the cost of producing the weekly investment trust podcast, which will continue to be free for the foreseeable future. We are very grateful for your continued support and the enthusiastic response to our 310 podcasts since launch. You can find more information, including relevant disclosures, at www.money-makers.co. Please note that this podcast is provided for educational purposes only and nothing you hear should be considered as investment advice. Our podcasts are also available on the Association of Investment Companies website, www.theaic.co.uk. Produced by Ben Gamblin - www.bgprofessional.co.uk

How do you drive freight theft down to nearly zero, and what would your business look like if you could finally stop chameleon carriers, double-brokering, and fraud before it hits your dock? Let's hear it from our returning guest today, Ryan Joyce from GenLogs! Ryan returns to the show to dig into how combining physical asset tracking with strong digital vetting is cutting freight theft for their customers, how chameleon carriers hide behind multiple DOT numbers, why selling motor carrier numbers is fueling fraud, and how GenLogs' new compliance suite is bringing real-time alerts straight into your TMS to flag suspicious carrier behavior before you book the load. We also touch on the national security risks behind unvetted drivers, how ELD manipulation and AI-driven deception make digital vetting harder than ever, and why brokers need to get back to actually talking to carriers to verify legitimacy. This episode breaks it all down in a no-nonsense way, so implement these practical, straightforward steps to reduce fraud, improve compliance, and strengthen your supply chain!   Connect with Ryan Website: https://www.genlogs.io/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/genlogs/ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanjoyce-/  

Today we sit down with Dmitri Alperovitch — co-founder of CrowdStrike, leading cybersecurity expert, geopolitical strategist, and author of World on the Brink.Dmitri has advised governments, predicted Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and is one of the world's leading thinkers on cyber warfare, China's rise, and the global fight for technological dominance.This conversation breaks down:-How China steals IP and accelerates its rise-The real reason Taiwan is the most important place on earth-How TSMC and semiconductor manufacturing shape global power-The new Cold War unfolding through cyber, AI, and economics-How CrowdStrike was built, scaled, and survived existential threats-The truth about nation-state hacking — China, Russia, Iran, North Korea-What the next decade of global conflict and innovation looks likeIf you care about entrepreneurship, global politics, cybersecurity, or the future of AI, this is a must-watch episode.Follow Jared and stay connected:https://www.instagram.com/jaredgoetzThe Jared Goetz Show is where we go deeper. We don't just talk about achievements—we explore the heart, the mindset, and the sparks that drive extraordinary journeys. If you want the unfiltered truth behind success, you're in the right place.Learn more About Dimitri and 'World on the Brink' https://worldonthebrink.com/00:00 — Introduction00:14 — Introduction: Who is Dmitri Alperovitch?01:21 — China's stolen IP and the greatest transfer of wealth in history02:35 — Dmitri's background & how CrowdStrike was born04:33 — Competing with McAfee and building better cybersecurity06:15 — The power of combining technical + sales skills07:19 — Why every employee should be in “sales mode”08:38 — Messaging: why simplicity wins in tech09:54 — Founding team, early years & surviving startup chaos11:17 — How to prioritize when everything feels urgent12:12 — Habits, routines, and dealing with stress13:25 — Leadership philosophy & hiring A-players14:26 — Building a distributed company (before it was normal)16:49 — Why remote culture helped CrowdStrike scale19:07 — Lessons from being acquired multiple times20:52 — Operational discipline in a distributed team22:38 — Why quarterly in-person offsites matter24:06 — Investors doubted their remote-first model24:30 — When Dmitri knew CrowdStrike was onto something big27:13 — Staying stealth too long & learning the hard messaging lesson28:01 — Nation-state hacking: real threats & real motivations30:34 — How CrowdStrike changed the game in cyber defense35:13 — The competitor that forced their biggest pivot36:10 — Understanding China's cyber units & global espionage39:37 — Why stolen IP does accelerate innovation40:49 — Economic warfare & the new Cold War41:17 — How geopolitics intersected with cyber for Dmitri43:54 — Predicting the Ukraine invasion months before it happened44:04 — Why Dmitri wrote World on the Brink48:28 — Why Taiwan matters: the chip supply chain explained49:07 — How TSMC became the most important company in the world54:02 — The true global risk if Taiwan goes dark59:15 — China's strategic map & the first island chain

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King sits down with Brenden Winder (Christchurch City Council). They dissect the fourteen year recovery journey following the Christchurch earthquakes. What it reveals: the dangerous illusion of short term success in emergency management. It also exposes the silent erosion of institutional memory. Between the 2010 earthquake (where systems appeared to hold) and the devastating 2011 event that claimed 185 lives, Christchurch learned a hard lesson. Operational confidence can mask systemic fragility. Winder tracks how the rush to add governance layers actually reduced transparency. This created barriers between resources and the community they were meant to serve. This retrospective offers not a celebration of resilience, but a warning. It reflects on the "asymmetry of recovery." Infrastructure is rebuilt while deep pockets of community trauma remain. It challenges the sector's reliance on international templates. It forces us to ask a hard question. Are we building systems that actually fit the local 80%? Or are we just applying the international 20%? Show Highlights [00:00] The limits of international frameworks in the face of neighborhood reality [03:00] The dangerous gap between perceived success (2010) and catastrophic reality (2011) [06:00] When adding more governance structure reduces community transparency [08:00] How election cycles and staff turnover erase the "intellectual property" of disaster response [17:00] Why "returning to normal" is a myth when infrastructure rebounds faster than people [21:00] Why international best practice is only a fraction of the solution [24:00] Contrasting the US emergency management "struggle session" with New Zealand's depoliticized approach

Good morning from Pharma Daily: the podcast that brings you the most important developments in the pharmaceutical and biotech world. Today, we delve into a myriad of transformative advancements and strategic shifts within these industries, illustrating the profound impact of innovation and regulatory changes on healthcare.Eli Lilly's recent strides in obesity treatment highlight a significant scientific breakthrough with their novel drug, retatrutide. Currently in phase 3 trials, this triple agonist targets GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors, achieving an extraordinary 28.7% weight loss in participants. Additionally, it demonstrated a 75.8% reduction in knee osteoarthritis pain. Yet, the journey to this milestone wasn't without challenges. The trials saw a higher discontinuation rate than earlier studies, reminding us of the delicate balance between efficacy and patient tolerability—a consistent theme in obesity pharmacotherapy as developers strive to maximize benefits while minimizing adverse effects.In a testament to the global nature of drug development, Zealand Pharma has embarked on a $2.5 billion collaboration with a burgeoning Chinese biotech firm. This partnership aims to advance oral cardiometabolic therapies, underscoring the crucial role of strategic alliances in accessing innovative scientific platforms and expanding market reach.Rezolute faced a significant setback with a disappointing phase 3 trial for its hypoglycemia treatment, resulting in an 87% drop in stock value. This starkly illustrates biotech's inherent volatility and the critical importance of robust clinical trial design to mitigate financial risks associated with unsuccessful outcomes.Meanwhile, Moderna is leveraging Nanexa's expertise in long-acting formulations to enhance injectable therapy delivery systems. This collaboration is indicative of a broader industry trend focused on optimizing drug delivery technologies to boost efficacy and patient compliance.Operational restructuring is also evident as Pfizer implements cost-cutting measures, including layoffs in Switzerland, as part of broader strategic initiatives to optimize operations amid rising R&D costs and pricing pressures. Simultaneously, Chris Boulton's transition from Amgen to Prolynx underscores the fluid movement of talent within the industry—a reflection of ongoing strategic realignments.Regulatory landscapes are shifting as well. The FDA's approval of the first non-drug at-home treatment for depression marks an expansion into alternative therapeutic modalities beyond traditional pharmaceuticals. This wearable device offers adults with major depressive disorder a novel treatment option, integrating technology into mental health care—a promising addition to holistic treatment strategies.In another significant regulatory update, Teva Pharmaceuticals agreed to delist numerous patents from the FDA's Orange Book following an FTC ruling. This move is anticipated to foster increased generic competition and potentially lower medication costs for conditions like asthma and diabetes—a critical shift towards greater market accessibility.The FDA has also finalized guidance on promotional materials for biologics and biosimilars, standardizing advertising practices to ensure accurate representation of these products' efficacy and safety profiles amidst an expanding biologics market.Moreover, the FDA has launched its Commissioner's National Priority Voucher Pilot Review Program to expedite critical drug approvals. The first beneficiary under this program was USAntibiotics with Augmentin XR, signaling a potential shift towards more rapid access to essential medications.On the international policy front, recent developments between the UK and US have led to reductions in medicine rebate rates within the UK. This adjustment could lead to increased spending on new medicines, indicating more favorable conditions for pharmaceutical Support the show

Podcast DescriptionIn Episode 189 of The Citrix Session, host Bill Sutton, Director of Modern Workspace at XenTegra, is joined by Solutions Architects Stuart Donaldson and Randy Price for a deep dive into one of the most significant updates in modern Citrix authentication.This episode unpacks Microsoft Entra ID Single Sign-On inside Citrix sessions and what it means for end users, admins, and the future of passwordless access. The team breaks down why FAS has become a layer of technical debt, how Entra ID SSO removes friction for users, and what prerequisites and limitations customers need to know before adopting it.Listeners will learn: • How Entra ID SSO eliminates duplicate authentication inside Citrix sessions • Why Primary Refresh Token support is a major win for M365 user experience • What environments are supported and where FAS is still required • Operational considerations like Windows 11 requirements, VDA versions, and the impact on Auto Client Reconnect • Known issues, performance implications, and what to expect in future iterationsIf you support Citrix DAS, modern authentication, or hybrid identity environments, this episode gives you a practical, expert-level overview of what Entra ID SSO unlocks and why it matters.Technical Details can be found at: https://docs.citrix.com/en-us/citrix-daas/install-configure/session-authentication/entra-sso.html

What happens when four of the most respected voices in global wellness hospitality gather in Milan to dissect the future of spa, hotel, and guest experience design? This episode brings together Matteo Brusaferri, Emlyn Brown, Lynn Curry, and Laszlo Puczko for a rare, insight-packed conversation recorded live at the Wellness Hospitality Conference. From evolving guest expectations to seismic shifts in design, investment, and operational strategy, this dialogue explores how wellness is redefining the fabric of hospitality worldwide. Listeners will walk away with a sharper understanding of the forces shaping wellness travel, the rise of new business models, and what hotels must do now to stay relevant in a transformed market. What You'll Learn: Why Italy is suddenly emerging as a powerhouse in global wellness hospitality The shift from "spa as amenity" to "wellbeing as a hotel-wide operating system" How design teams are rethinking movement, recovery, and nutrition inside luxury hotels The critical mistakes developers make when building spas, and the fixes that prevent costly rework Why wellness tourism needs a mindset shift from trends and technology to cultural alignment and guest resonance Episode Highlights: 00:00 – Why the Wellness Hospitality Conference was created and what it signals about Italy's industry evolution 04:09 – How international benchmarking helped elevate Italian spa standards 09:45 – The rise of club-style wellbeing spaces and the decline of the "amenity spa" 17:28 – Designing hotels for recovery: circadian lighting, room tech, and the future of the guest room 22:56 – The unseen complexity of spa operations and why most designs fail without operator input 31:40 – Thermal areas: cost, mistakes, and what must happen early in development 37:50 – Laszlo's "hamster wheel" analogy and how hotels can break free from trend-chasing 42:30 – How to craft micro-wellness experiences guests remember months later Meet the Guests: Matteo Brusaferri – Founder of the Wellness Hospitality Conference and General Manager of LEMI Group, leading innovation in Italian spa equipment and wellness design. Emlyn Brown – Group Director of Wellbeing, Mandarin Oriental. A global leader in wellness hotel development and next-generation hospitality concepts. Lynn Curry – Founder of Curry Spa Consulting and one of the most respected spa development experts in North America. Laszlo Puczko – Wellness tourism strategist and advisor known worldwide for integrating cultural insight, guest psychology, and destination development. Tools, Frameworks, or Strategies Mentioned "Club, not spa" membership-driven urban wellness models Thermal bathing and pay-to-play hydrothermal concepts Guest memory mapping for long-term emotional retention Operational service-mapping for end-to-end spa experience Wellness OS as an integrated, property-wide design philosophy Closing Insight: "Wellness isn't what you offer, it's what the guest remembers months later." For leaders shaping the future of hospitality, this episode provides a roadmap for designing, operating, and investing in wellness experiences that matter.   Looking for expert advice in Spa Consulting, with live training and online learning? Spa Consulting: wynnebusiness.com/spa-management-consulting Live Training: wynnebusiness.com/live-education Online Learning: wynnebusiness.com/spa-management-courses   Other Links: Visit Wellness Hospitality Conference: https://www.wellnesshospitalityconference.it/it/:   Follow Lisa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisastarrwynnebusiness, Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/starrcast/id1565223226 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/00tW92ruuwangYoLxR9WDd Watch the StarrCast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wynnebusiness Join us on Facebook: facebook.com/wynnebusiness/?ref=bookmarks Join us on Instagram: instagram.com/wynnebusiness

In this episode, Michael, Joel and Stephen discuss the significant lag in technological advancements within the hospitality industry, particularly in back-office systems and data processing. Despite recent efforts made due to the pandemic to digitize front-of-house operations, the conversation highlights the need to improve operational aspects to enhance customer experiences. Issues such as repetitive WiFi logins and inefficient payment processes are mentioned. The discussion also emphasizes the importance of personalization and exceptional service in fostering customer loyalty, backed by personal anecdotes. The episode concludes with a call for the industry to focus on serving people more effectively.Connect with Stephen:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenjohnrothwell/https://stephenrothwell.ltd/https://eagleeye.com/loyaltyA big thank you to our epsiode sponsor Apron.The power tool for payments that helps hospitality operators save time, cut admin, and get back to doing what they love: looking after their guests and teams.Head to their website to sign up.Connect with the podcastJoin the Hospitality Mavericks newsletterTune in via your favourite podcast platform - here More episodes for you to check out here This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Join Phil Kitromilides & Sid Lowe in Madrid for this week's TSFP, discussing Matchday 15 in LALIGA, including Real Madrid 0-2 Celta Vigo, Real Betis 3-5 Barcelona and Athletic Club 1-0 Atletico Madrid. For lots more, join us at patreon.com/tsfp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rebecca Heun is Managing Director of Aksia LLC where she is a senior leader in their Operational Due Diligence function. She has spent 18 years at Aksia and prior to that held a series of other financial roles. We met during a recent trip to Omaha, and what followed was a fascinating fresh look at the process of operational due diligence as well as a deep dive into financial sector start up life.Our conversation starts with Rebecca's aspirations to be on Broadway, and how some practical realities led to a detour into initially fraud investigations and other back office financial roles. A move to NYC followed and some assertive moves that led to Rebecca ultimately interviewing to be one of the early employees at Aksia, then a bare start up. She helped build the operational due diligence function there and later led Aksia's expansion into London. We dig in to the craft of operational due diligence and the importance of psychology, studying human behavior, the desire to present everything in a glowing and positive light and the importance of both reading between the lines and digging in to motivations and the reasons for certain disclosures. This gets to the essence of fraud, and we learn about the fraud triangle and the circumstances that often have to be in place for fraud to take place.Moving then to the recent phase of her career, we hear about pivots, dialing up and dialing down intensity when necessary, as well as other entrepreneurial urges that she has occasionally listened to. Her latest passion is a focus on health, and the importance of modulating stress so as to focus on the body's balance and resilience.This is a fascinating discussion about a less well understood aspect of the due diligence process.Series 5 of 2025 is kindly sponsored by Diamond Hill. Diamond Hill invests on behalf of clients through a shared commitment to its valuation-driven investment principles, long-term perspective, capacity discipline and client alignment. An independent active asset manager with significant employee ownership, Diamond Hill's investment strategies include differentiated US and non-US equity, alternative long-short equity and fixed income.

In this conversation, Community Cats Podcast host Stacy LeBaron unpacks her decades of nonprofit leadership, using the lens of animal welfare to illustrate how organizations evolve from scrappy, all-hands-on-deck startups into strategically focused, governance-driven institutions. Drawing on her experience mentoring 80+ organizations and running a successful feline rescue nonprofit, Stacy explains the realities of cat overpopulation, the challenge of transitioning boards from operational to governance roles, the complications of hiring an executive director, and the tensions that arise when long-time board members struggle to relinquish hands-on duties. She highlights the importance of clear communication, strong leadership structures, and succession planning as nonprofits mature, and underscores how internal dynamics, not funding alone, ultimately determine organizational stability. Key Takeaways The Community Cats Podcast focuses on turning passion for cats into community action, with an emphasis on reducing cat overpopulation and improving access to affordable spay/neuter services. Stacy created the Catmobile, a mobile spay/neuter clinic, as a scalable solution that transformed Massachusetts' cat population management. An “adolescent nonprofit” is one shifting from reactive habits to strategic planning, typically when boards begin moving from operational involvement toward governance. Operational boards often mix volunteer duties with oversight, creating confusion—especially when staff are hired for roles board members still want to perform. Transitioning to a true governance board requires clarity, transparency, and sometimes a dramatic reshaping of board membership; Stacy's board shrank from 22 to 11 in one day. Healthy board–executive director relationships depend on communication structures that prevent bottlenecks while preserving accountability. Hiring a first executive director often raises questions about financial sustainability and fundraising responsibilities; expectations must be explicitly discussed during recruitment. It can take three to five years for a new executive director to fully hit stride and begin delivering significant programmatic and fundraising growth. Mature boards come in different forms—some are ED-led, some are institutionalized—but all require succession planning to prevent stagnation or collapse. Organizational maturity is defined less by funding levels and more by leadership stability, role clarity, and the ability to function smoothly despite staff or board turnover. e welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon. We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit SnapCast website. Learn more about Nonprofit Snapshot's consulting services.

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Brandon Sedloff marks the 100th episode of The Distribution with a reflective deep dive into the most consistent themes, lessons, and market insights gathered across his conversations with leaders throughout private markets. He revisits the origins of the show, shares his perspective on today's uniquely challenging environment for investment managers, and distills the personal, operational, and strategic principles that repeatedly surface in his discussions. From authenticity and storytelling to operational excellence, shifting capital structures, and the growing role of technology and AI, Brandon outlines what it takes to build a durable, differentiated firm in an increasingly competitive landscape. He discusses: • The personal nature of private markets and why authenticity, relationships, and lifelong learning consistently define top performers • The growing emphasis on building durable enterprises, intentional culture, and leadership rooted in patience, transparency, and trust • How managers can create true differentiation by deeply understanding their unique advantages and reimagining organizational structure • Major strategy themes across private credit, living sectors, digital infrastructure, energy transition, and global market opportunities • The evolution of capital structures, including open-end vehicles, the rise of the private wealth channel, and increasing consolidation and GP-strategic capital activity • The operational and technological shifts reshaping the industry, including data readiness, outsourcing undifferentiated work, and the cultural mindset required for AI adoption • Key career, leadership, and strategic advice distilled from 100 episodes of conversations with private markets leaders Links: Brandon on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsedloff/ Juniper Square - https://www.junipersquare.com/ Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:36) - Themes across 100 podcast episodes (00:06:17) - Key leadership traits from guests (00:07:45) - Operational alpha (00:11:55) - Trends in investment style (00:16:42) - GP staking and strategic M&A (00:19:34) - AI (00:23:16) - Advice for GPs and operators (00:25:59) - Innovation (00:30:59) - Predictions for 2026

Longevity, Cash PT, and the $8 Trillion Opportunity You Can't Ignore In this episode, Doc Danny Matta breaks down why the global shift toward longevity is one of the biggest opportunities cash-based physical therapists will see in their careers. He shares real-world examples from high-end longevity models, explains why proactive, long-term health programming is exploding, and shows how cash PTs are uniquely positioned to lead this space. Quick Ask If this episode gets your wheels turning about longevity and long-term care, share it with another clinician who needs to hear it—and tag @dannymattaPT so he can reshare it. Episode Summary Patient experience as an edge: While competitors step out mid-session to finish notes, you can stay fully engaged by using Clair, an AI scribe that handles documentation instantly. Operational advantage: Clair gives you more time for follow-ups, planning, and patient touchpoints—leading to better retention and more efficient operations. Danny's background: Staff PT, active duty military PT, cash practice founder, seller, and now founder of PT Biz, which has helped 1,000+ clinicians start, grow, and scale their own cash practices. The longevity trend: Patients are realizing they'll live longer and want to be proactive, not reactive, about their health and performance. 10x-style models: Peter Attia's "10x"/10 Squared-type gym in Austin employs performance clinicians doing assessments, hands-on care, and programming over months and years at premium pricing. Equinox Longevity: Equinox launched a longevity offering priced around $35,000–$45,000 per year, combining assessments, bloodwork, training, and bodywork. Market validation: Big brands like Equinox don't roll out programs like this without deep market research—there is clear demand. The $8 trillion forecast: A UBS report projects the global longevity market could reach roughly $8 trillion by 2030. High continuity, low volume: Danny's friend running a longevity-focused model only needs ~30–40 new patients per year because clients stay for years. LTV over churn: With long-term, continuity-based care, you don't need a constant flood of new patients—you need strong retention and deep relationships. What these programs include: Long-term programming, movement and performance assessments, VO2 max testing, force plate work, blood panel interpretation, and lifestyle coaching around sleep, nutrition, and stress. Why cash PT is perfect for this: No insurance rules; you can spend an hour on sleep, stress, or habit coaching if that's what the patient needs. Visual differentiation: Cash clinics often look and feel like a high-performance lab or gym—nothing like a crowded hospital outpatient clinic. Community and referrals: Patients in long-term programs naturally talk about what they're doing and pull friends and family into your ecosystem. Tech as a differentiator: Tools like force plates, VO2 testing, structured assessments, and periodic retests make progress visible and drive buy-in. Standardizing longevity in cash PT: Danny sees longevity as a pillar every successful cash practice will eventually integrate in some form. Not one-size-fits-all: You can build your own version—solo, with a functional medicine group, or as part of a broader performance ecosystem. Lessons & Takeaways Longevity is a macro trend: People know they're going to live longer and want to invest in staying active, capable, and independent. Continuity beats volume: A few dozen long-term clients can support a strong business if they stay with you for years. Cash PT has structural advantages: You're not limited by insurance codes, visit caps, or what a payer thinks is "medically necessary." Data builds trust: Objective testing plus retesting makes progress real and keeps clients engaged. Longevity is "sticky" business: Once people see value in long-term health, they're less price sensitive and more loyal. Early adopters benefit most: Clinics that build longevity offerings now get ahead of a trend that large systems are just starting to chase. Mindset & Motivation Think in decades, not visits: Stop viewing patients as "10-visit plans" and start thinking in 5–10 year relationships. See yourself as a guide, not a fixer: You're not just solving pain—you're guiding someone's health span and performance over time. Health is real wealth: For your patients and for you—longevity work aligns your business model with what truly matters. Don't wait for permission: You don't need a big brand or hospital system to validate this for you; the demand already exists. Pro Tips for Clinic Owners Start with what you know: Build a simple longevity track around your existing strengths: strength, mobility, running, or performance. Add one objective test: Integrate VO2 testing, force plate jumps, or standardized movement screens with baseline + retest cycles. Layer in basic lifestyle coaching: Learn enough about sleep, stress, and nutrition to guide your patients or partner with someone who can. Use tech wisely: Don't buy everything at once—choose tools you'll actually use and that support your specific model. Leverage an AI scribe: Implement Clair so documentation doesn't steal time from long, relationship-based care. Notable Quotes "People are realizing they're going to live longer—and they want to be proactive, not reactive." "If a giant like Equinox is rolling out a $40,000-a-year longevity program, they've done the research. The demand is there." "My buddy needs 30 to 40 new patients a year. That's it. What game do you want to play?" "Cash-based PTs are uniquely positioned to capitalize on this trend—we're not handcuffed by insurance." "Health is real wealth. If you're not healthy, it doesn't matter how much money you have." Action Items Audit your current services: where could you naturally extend into long-term, proactive care? Sketch a simple 6–12 month "longevity track" for your ideal client, including assessments and retests. Identify one piece of tech or testing you could add to make your results more objective and compelling. Look for local partners (functional medicine, labs, coaches) who could complement your skill set. Consider using Clair to free up time so you can deepen relationships instead of chasing notes. Programs Mentioned PT Biz Part-Time to Full-Time 5-Day Challenge (Free): Learn exactly how much income you need to replace, how many people you need to see, and the specific strategies to go from side hustle to full-time practice owner. Join here. Resources & Links PT Biz Website Free 5-Day PT Biz Challenge MeetClair AI — Free 7-day trial for PTs About the Host: Doc Danny Matta — physical therapist, entrepreneur, and founder of PT Biz and Athlete's Potential. He's helped over 1,000 clinicians start, grow, scale, and sometimes sell their cash practices, and he's passionate about helping PTs build businesses that support long-term health and real financial freedom.

There have been 21 U.S. military strikes against Venezuelan vessels since September, with a total of 83 casualties, all without Congressional approval or oversight. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has recently cautioned airlines to avoid Venezuelan airspace, encouraged Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to flee and said land strikes could “start very soon.” Is all of this really about combatting the drug trade or could the primary motivation even be more simply to get rid of Maduro? USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer joins The Excerpt to break down this fast-evolving and complex story.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What Security Congress Reveals About the State of CybersecurityThis discussion focuses on what ISC2 Security Congress represents for practitioners, leaders, and organizations navigating constant technological change. Jon France, Chief Information Security Officer at ISC2, shares how the event brings together thousands of cybersecurity practitioners, certification holders, chapter leaders, and future professionals to exchange ideas on the issues shaping the field today.  Themes That Stand OutAI remains a central point of attention. France notes that organizations are grappling not only with adoption but with the shift in speed it introduces. Sessions highlight how analysts are beginning to work alongside automated systems that sift through massive data sets and surface early indicators of compromise. Rather than replacing entry-level roles, AI changes how they operate and accelerates the decision-making path. Quantum computing receives a growing share of focus as well. Attendees hear about timelines, standards emerging from NIST, and what preparedness looks like as cryptographic models shift.  Identity-based attacks and authorization failures also surface throughout the program. With machine-driven compromises becoming easier to scale, the community explores new defenses, stronger controls, and the practical realities of machine-to-machine trust. Operational technology, zero trust, and machine-speed threats create additional urgency around modernizing security operations centers and rethinking human-to-machine workflows.  A Place for Every Stage of the CareerFrance describes Security Congress as a cross-section of the profession: entry-level newcomers, certification candidates, hands-on practitioners, and CISOs who attend for leadership development. Workshops explore communication, business alignment, and critical thinking skills that help professionals grow beyond technical execution and into more strategic responsibilities.  Looking Ahead to the Next CongressThe next ISC2 Security Congress will be held in October in the Denver/Aurora area. France expects AI and quantum to remain key themes, along with contributions shaped by the call-for-papers process. What keeps the event relevant each year is the mix of education, networking, community stories, and real-world problem-solving that attendees bring with them.The ISC2 Security Congress 2025 is a hybrid event taking place from October 28 to 30, 2025 Coverage provided by ITSPmagazineGUEST:Jon France, Chief Information Security Officer at ISC2 | On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonfrance/HOST:Sean Martin, Co-Founder, ITSPmagazine and Studio C60 | Website: https://www.seanmartin.comFollow our ISC2 Security Congress coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/cybersecurity-technology-society-events/isc2-security-congress-2025Catch all of our event coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/technology-and-cybersecurity-conference-coverageISC2 Security Congress: https://www.isc2.orgNIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards: https://csrc.nist.gov/projects/post-quantum-cryptographyISC2 Chapters: https://www.isc2.org/chaptersWant to share an Event Briefing as part of our event coverage? Learn More

Palestinian Islamic Jihad Presence in Syria and Iranian Ties — John Batchelor, Bill Roggio, Akmed Sharawari — Sharawari documents that Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) maintains operational presence in Syria, conducting activities from refugee camps adjacent to Damascus, maintaining historical organizational relationships with the Assadregime structure. Roggio emphasizes that PIJ functions as a crucial Iranian proxy organization, receiving weapons, financial resources, and operational guidance from Tehran's security apparatus. Batchelor notes that although PIJ was a major participant in the October 7th attacks on Israel, Shara's current government is reluctant to provide full institutional sponsorship due to significant associated political and security risks from Israeli retaliation. 1920 DAMASCUS

Send us a textLast week, Bill and Bryan covered mental discipline—getting your head right. This week, they shift to operational discipline: the actual behaviors and systems that high performers use to win.This isn't about overhauling your entire life. It's about looking at your current operational system and asking: Is this working? If yes, keep rolling. If not, tweak and modify.Bill and Bryan break down five operational disciplines they see in top performers: committing to writing and idea capture, valuing time appropriately (what's your dollar-per-hour rate?), connecting daily plans to annual goals, feeding and nurturing networks, and continuously learning new technology.This is Part 2 of the Discipline series. Catch Part 1 on Mental Discipline if you missed it.=================================Is it time to make a BOLD move in your business? If so, download our brand new book, "12 Bold Moves - Insider Secrets to Reinventing Yourself and Your Business." http://12boldmoves.comThe Insider program is open for enrollment. To check out our small learning group, go to http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/insiderIf you haven't already, join 14,000+ other sales professionals in our LinkedIn group at advancedsellingpodcast.com/linkedinJoin me December 5th for my Personal Business Planning Workshop where we'll build your complete 2026 blueprint in just two hours. Reserve your spot at advancedsellingpodcast.com/insider

As modern supply chains grow more complex, shippers are under increasing pressure to move beyond spreadsheets, emails, and manual decision-making. For Trove Brands, rapid expansion across multiple product lines created new challenges in parcel, LTL, truckload, and international shipping. Keeping up with customer expectations and rising order volumes required better automation, cleaner data, and greater visibility across every mode. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, host Scott Luton speaks with Tanner Dastrup, Director of Logistics at Trove Brands, and Shannon Vaillancourt, CEO of RateLinx. They break down how Trove replaced outdated workflows with automated rate shopping, digital truckload auctions, integrated freight audit tools, and real-time container tracking. By connecting these capabilities directly to their ERP systems, Trove reduced manual work, improved accuracy, and provided teams and customers with more reliable information.Together, Scott, Tanner, and Shannon explore the broader shifts shaping transportation today, from the value of unified data to the cost of inconsistent carrier selection and manual settlement. Their discussion shows how flexible technology can streamline warehouse and 3PL workflows, strengthen customer experience, and help growing shippers scale with confidence.Jump into the conversation:(00:00) Intro(00:34) Meet the panel(02:34) Trove Brands overview(06:29) Shipping operations and challenges(12:17) Automation and integration(17:48) Data and integration hurdles(25:30) Streamlining sales with real-time quotes(26:47) Challenges in B2B LTL shipments(29:21) Operational inefficiencies in warehouse and 3PL workflows(34:22) Improving international shipping visibility(42:20) Choosing the right TMS solutionAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about RateLinx: https://www.ratelinx.com/Connect with Shannon Vaillancourt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-vaillancourt/Learn more about Trove Brands: https://trovebrands.comConnect with Tanner Dastrup: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanner-dastrup-1a4677165/Read why ShipLinx TMS was the best fit for A&A Global: https://www.ratelinx.com/use-cases/integrated-automated-in-control-shiplinx-tms-freight-audit-transforms-aa-global-shipping-operations/Check out our previous episode with RateLinx and A&A Global: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4d7dhNr8tQLearn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/about Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now...

Please enjoy this encore of Career Notes. Operational technology cybersecurity strategist from Nozomi Networks, Danielle Jablanski shares her story of building a target map to end up where she is today. She shares how she started in college and how different paths in life got her to be on the target of success where she is today. She says " you build out that kind of target of where you want to be, and understand that getting to that point might mean doing things you don't enjoy for a number of years, but figuring that out is another way to get to that target without having like a clear bullseye" She goes on to explain how this target map is helping her to create real change and ultimately makes an impact. We thank Danielle for sharing her story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PREVIEW — Rick Fischer — Chinese Strategy to Break Out of the South China Sea and Defense Preparations in the Okinawa Chain. Fischer details potential Chinese operational plans for a breakout past Japan, which could involve deploying concealed tactical nuclear weapons to rapidly impose a blockade of regional shipping lanes. Japan and the U.S. are rapidly fortifying Yonaguni Island, located approximately 70 miles from Taiwan, into a forward air base. Both nations are conducting exercises establishing expeditionary refueling bases for F-35B fighters and plan to deploy THAAD missile systems to counter Chinese H-6 bombers. 1966

Russia's Ambitions in Southern Syria and Israel's Strategic Calculus — Akmed Sharawari — FDD's Akmed Sharawari discusses Russian officers touring southern Syria, potentially returning to staff deconfliction checkpoints between Israel and Syria. Israel reportedly prefers a Russian presence, including bases in western Syria, as a counterbalance to Turkey's growing influence over Damascus. Sharawari argues Israel should not trust Russia given its history of enabling Iranian-backed actors like Hezbollah. Despite ongoing Israeli operations, Hezbollah's smuggling routes remain operationAL. 1960 NASSER IN DAMASCUS

Operational lag is the silent profit killer. Every idle demand bleeds momentum, margin, and client trust. Saam Mashhad, Co-Founder & Chief of Product & Legal Operations at EvenUp, breaks down how AI-driven workflows turn stalled files into speed, accuracy, and higher outcomes. From knowledge-graph extraction to litigation continuity, learn how to run your firm like a business that closes cases faster and settles smarter. You'll learn: Why faster operations directly raise your firm's lead value and competitiveness How data shows delays, treatment gaps, and idle demands compound firm-wide How pre-lit and litigation teams can share context without redoing the work If you like what you hear, hit subscribe. We do this every week. Get Social! Personal Injury Mastermind (PIM) powered by Rankings.io is on Instagram | YouTube | TikTok