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The Uplift app is here! Try it free for 30 days. Welcome back to Smart Girl Summer! Today, I'm sitting down with the incredible Annie F. Downs, a best-selling author, podcaster, speaker, and Enneagram enthusiast, for a powerhouse conversation you won't want to miss. We're two Enneagram Sevens pulling back the curtain on what it really looks like to build a thriving business and grow a platform, without losing yourself in the process. You know those glossy success stories that make it all look effortless? Well, we're here to talk about the real journey, the bad advice we ignored, the behind-the-scenes realities no one tells you about, and the lessons that shaped us. So, if you love business and you need a fresh shot of motivation and wisdom, this one's for you. Buckle up, friend—it's going to be a good one! Timestamps: (08:05) - Why 2025 Is the Best Time to Start a Podcast (11:02) - What Actually Grows a Podcast (And What Doesn't) (25:15) - Find Your Lane and Run Fast (32:02) - Don't Just Dream—Get in the Room with People Who've Done It (39:22) - What's Really Working on Social Media Right Now WATCH ALLI ON YOUTUBE Links to great things we discussed: Annie's Favorite Skin Care Product - Cattle + Comb Tallow Lotion I hope you loved this episode!
MAY 18, 2025 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER BISHOP SANDRA STEINER BALL ASSISTANT TO THE BISHOP REV. DR. RENEE MIKELL ORGANIST & CARILLON BELL CHOIR DIRECTOR - JAMES ROSS * Please Stand If Able Prelude - Praise to The Lord!-Anna Laura Page (Stone Carillon Bell Choir) Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Pastor: Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors! That the Ruler of glory may come in. People: Who is the Ruler of glory? Pastor: The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle! People: Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors! That the Ruler of glory may come in. Pastor: Who is this Ruler of glory? People: The Lord of hosts, the Lord is the Ruler of glory! *Prayer of Reconsecration Pastor: Brothers and sisters in Christ, this is a day of rejoicing. We have come together to reconsecrate this building of Stone United Methodist Church. Let us open our hearts and minds to receive God’s Word with faith. May our blessed communion, born of one baptism and nurtured at one table of the Lord, become one temple of the Holy Spirit as we gather in love. People: We present this building to be reconsecrated for the worship of God and the service of all people. Bishop: Dear friends, rejoice that God so moved the hearts of people that this house has been built for praise and prayer…Now, O God, sanctify this place, for everything in heaven and on earth is yours. Yours, Lord, is the dominion, and you are exalted as head above all. *Opening Hymn – “We Are the Church” UMH #558 *Unison Prayer Eternal God, we thank you that Christ your living Word speaks to us through the words of Holy Scripture, written of old by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit and proclaimed today by the anointing of the same Spirit. When your Word is read and preached purify the lives and lips of those who speak here, that your Word alone may be proclaimed and your Word alone may be heard and obeyed. May the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable to you, our Rock and our Redeemer, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Children’s Chat Scripture – Mark 9:30-37 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Confronted by God” Confirmation - The Baptismal Covenant I #33 Tithes and Offering Offertory - A Joyful Alleluia-Cynthia Dobrinski (Stone Carillon Bell Choir) *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Blest Be the Tie that Binds” UMH #557 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” UMH #57 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - A Trumpet Tune-Denis Eliot This service is recorded and is subject to change upon the movement of the Holy Spirit. The flowers on the altar this morning are given to the glory of God and in honor of this beautiful church upon our 200th anniversary by Anne Finney. Thank you for sharing in this worship service. Please continue to stay in touch through our website (stoneumc.org) and/or by following us on Facebook (Stone UMC). If you have joys or concerns that you would like lifted up in prayer, please fill out the Prayer Card in the pew, on the website, or share them by contacting us at 814-724-6736 or churchoffice@stoneumc.org
MAY 18, 2025 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER BISHOP SANDRA STEINER BALL ASSISTANT TO THE BISHOP REV. DR. RENEE MIKELL ORGANIST & CARILLON BELL CHOIR DIRECTOR - JAMES ROSS * Please Stand If Able Prelude - Praise to The Lord!-Anna Laura Page (Stone Carillon Bell Choir) Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Pastor: Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors! That the Ruler of glory may come in. People: Who is the Ruler of glory? Pastor: The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle! People: Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors! That the Ruler of glory may come in. Pastor: Who is this Ruler of glory? People: The Lord of hosts, the Lord is the Ruler of glory! *Prayer of Reconsecration Pastor: Brothers and sisters in Christ, this is a day of rejoicing. We have come together to reconsecrate this building of Stone United Methodist Church. Let us open our hearts and minds to receive God’s Word with faith. May our blessed communion, born of one baptism and nurtured at one table of the Lord, become one temple of the Holy Spirit as we gather in love. People: We present this building to be reconsecrated for the worship of God and the service of all people. Bishop: Dear friends, rejoice that God so moved the hearts of people that this house has been built for praise and prayer…Now, O God, sanctify this place, for everything in heaven and on earth is yours. Yours, Lord, is the dominion, and you are exalted as head above all. *Opening Hymn – “We Are the Church” UMH #558 *Unison Prayer Eternal God, we thank you that Christ your living Word speaks to us through the words of Holy Scripture, written of old by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit and proclaimed today by the anointing of the same Spirit. When your Word is read and preached purify the lives and lips of those who speak here, that your Word alone may be proclaimed and your Word alone may be heard and obeyed. May the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable to you, our Rock and our Redeemer, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Children’s Chat Scripture – Mark 9:30-37 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Confronted by God” Confirmation - The Baptismal Covenant I #33 Tithes and Offering Offertory - A Joyful Alleluia-Cynthia Dobrinski (Stone Carillon Bell Choir) *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Blest Be the Tie that Binds” UMH #557 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” UMH #57 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - A Trumpet Tune-Denis Eliot This service is recorded and is subject to change upon the movement of the Holy Spirit. The flowers on the altar this morning are given to the glory of God and in honor of this beautiful church upon our 200th anniversary by Anne Finney. Thank you for sharing in this worship service. Please continue to stay in touch through our website (stoneumc.org) and/or by following us on Facebook (Stone UMC). If you have joys or concerns that you would like lifted up in prayer, please fill out the Prayer Card in the pew, on the website, or share them by contacting us at 814-724-6736 or churchoffice@stoneumc.org
Why “What Do You Need from Me?” Should be Among the First Things We SayWhen someone with serious illness needs to make a decision about treatment, is facing the end of their life, or grieving the death of a loved one, it's easy to feel like you just don't know what to say. Learn conversational tools to help them more effectively. https://bit.ly/42hWWEw#friendship #grieving #whattosay #comfort #howtohelp #treatmentdecisions #dyingfriend #cancer #support #communication #listening #activelistening #seenheardunderstood #HUA In this Episode:04:23 – Iowa Road Trip and Recipe of the Week06:44 – “Get a Life, A Real Life” – Excerpt by Anna Quindlen 09:15 – How to See, Hear and Understand in Our Relationships17:21 – Honoring the Life of Hurricane, the most decorated K-9 officer in US history 19:23 – OutroRelated Podcasts:S3E18: What to Say to People Who are GrievingHow Do You Comfort a Dying Loved One?S4E5: How to Write a Condolence NoteS4E1: How to Share the News of a Death with Someone who has DementiaS5E6: Mothers and Their Daughters, A Blessing and a CurseS3E1: What you can do to help a grieving petS5E3: Grief Groceries – Care Packages for the BereavedS3E14: 15 Ways to Help a Grieving ChildS1E19: Helping children with loss of a grandparent – with Tracy HardingSupport the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org
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Dr. Rachel Zimmer opens up the deep connections between food access, health, and policy in this heartfelt episode of The Hygge Nurse Podcast. She shares personal experiences that have shaped her passion for food as medicine and discusses the real-life impact of programs like SNAP, WIC, Meals on Wheels, and produce prescription initiatives. With policy changes threatening the accessibility of these vital resources, Rachel highlights the human cost of food insecurity and the importance of community-driven solutions.Key Takeaways: ✔️ Food is medicine – Nutrition isn't just about eating; it's a fundamental pillar of health and disease prevention. ✔️ Social determinants of health matter – Up to 80% of health outcomes are shaped by housing, food security, and transportation factors. ✔️ Policy decisions have real-life consequences – Cuts to food assistance programs disproportionately harm low-income families, older adults, and people with chronic illnesses. ✔️ Community-driven solutions work – Research-backed interventions like produce prescription programs show measurable health improvements. ✔️ We all have a role to play – Volunteering, advocating, and fostering connectedness can create healthier, more compassionate communities.Ways to Get Involved:
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Are you interested in learning some of the keys to a long and healthy life? Tune in as Dan Buettner and Kristel Bauer talk about longevity, diet, and what Dan has found from his research into the Blue Zones. This is a re-release and the original episode was released in 2021. Dan is the Blue Zones Founder, a National Geographic Fellow, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, and since recording this episode he has become the Producer of Emmy Award-Winning: "Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones" Series. Key Takeaways From This Episode Common denominator between people that live the longest 5 pillars of every longevity diet in the world Are healthy behaviors contagious? 4 things that make a location a great place to live Resources Mentioned In This Episode Kristel Bauer on TEDx Talk | Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World The Blue Zones Kitchen: 100 Recipes to Live to 100 The Blue Zones Challenge: A 4-Week Plan for a Longer, Better Life The Blue Zones, Second Edition: 9 Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest The Blue Zones Solution: Eating and Living Like the World's Healthiest People The Blue Zones of Happiness: Lessons From the World's Happiest People About Dan Buettner Dan Buettner is an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, award-winning journalist and producer, and New York Times, bestselling author. He discovered the five places in the world – dubbed blue zones hotspots – where people live the longest, healthiest lives. His articles about these places in The New York Times Magazine and National Geographic are two of the most popular for both publications. His new book “The Blue Zones Challenge: A 4-Week Plan for a Longer Better Life” is a four-week guide and year-long sustainability program to jump-start your journey to better health, happiness, less stress, and longer life. Connect with Dan Website: www.danbuettner.com LinkedIn: Dan Buettner Instagram: @danbuettner About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness and performance expert, keynote speaker and TEDx speaker supporting organizations and individuals on their journeys for more happiness and success. She is the author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business November 19, 2024). With Kristel's healthcare background, she provides data driven actionable strategies to leverage happiness and high-power habits to drive growth mindsets, peak performance, profitability, well-being and a culture of excellence. Kristel's keynotes provide insights to “Live Greatly” while promoting leadership development and team building. Kristel is the creator and host of her global top self-improvement podcast, Live Greatly. She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur, and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. As an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant having practiced clinically in Integrative Psychiatry, Kristel has a unique perspective into attaining a mindset for more happiness and success. Kristel has presented to groups from the American Gas Association, Bank of America, bp, Commercial Metals Company, General Mills, Northwestern University, Santander Bank and many more. Kristel has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine, Authority Magazine & Podcast Magazine and she has appeared on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago, Fox 4's WDAF-TV's Great Day KC, and Ticker News. Kristel lives in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area and she can be booked for speaking engagements worldwide. To Book Kristel as a speaker for your next event, click here. Website: www.livegreatly.co Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. Click HERE to check out Kristel's corporate wellness and leadership blog Click HERE to check out Kristel's Travel and Wellness Blog Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions. Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. All information, views and statements shared on the Live Greatly podcast are purely the opinions of the authors, and are not medical advice or treatment recommendations. They have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration. Opinions of guests are their own and Kristel Bauer & this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests. Neither Kristel Bauer nor this podcast takes responsibility for possible health consequences of a person or persons following the information in this educational content. Always consult your physician for recommendations specific to you.
If you want to scale your business for more profit and peace of mind, the solution comes down to one word: systems. Ernesto Mandowsky is an expert in designing systems that grow with you. As the founder of The Million Dollar Machine, he helps scaling service providers design systems to improve revenue, retention, and peace of mind. His mission is to democratize business transformation tools. Ernesto shares his insights on Million Dollar Machine Media across Spotify, Youtube, and LinkedIn. The 6Ps When it comes to designing systems for your business, Ernesto recommends looking at six core pillars: Priorities: How do you set goals for your company? People: Who do you want to develop key relationships with? Products: How are you delivering your products and services? Promotion: How are you communicating with your audience? What type of content are you creating? Playbooks: What checklists, processes, and SOPs do you need? Planning: What are your daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual planning cycles? The Power of One Offer The biggest challenge that service providers face is having too many offers. Ernesto recommends focusing on just one or two core offers to avoid stretching yourself too thin. When deciding what your core offers should be, consider how much time and money it costs to deliver each service. In Ernesto's business, he's worked on projects anywhere from $500 to $45,000, but his sweet spot is $3,000-$10,000. Projects in that range provide the best time for money value. For most service providers, Ernesto recommends aiming for the $10,000 mark. When you think you have a great offer, ask yourself how it will expand your capacity for growth. Will it save you time or make you more money? How many clients do you need at that price point to reach your revenue goals? Enjoy this episode with Founder Ernesto Mandowsky… Soundbytes 3:44-4:24 “In my late teens, I said how can I bring people together, specifically my friends from school. We're from Miami and used to throw a lot of parties in these warehouses. And I said, ‘When I become a senior, I'm going to throw a party that's 10x better than the parties I was going to.' And lo and behold, skip the details, but I rented out a club at the Hardrock Hotel here in Fort Lauderdale…and managed to bring 2,000 people to this venue and make $30,000 in revenue in one night.” Quotes “My magic was around creating a five-star experience to help entrepreneurs change, grow, and adjust as their business is scaling and evolving.” “I try to help people think: ‘What is a $10,000 offer?'” “I'm making sure I'm taking care of my things I need to get done, so I can show up more excited for my community.” Links mentioned in this episode: The Million Dollar Machine: https://www.themilliondollarmachine.com Connect with Ernesto on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernestomandowsky/
Send us a textIn this video, at one of our investor panels at the Family Office Club event, One of our speakers dives into the 5 P Method, a powerful framework for evaluating investment funds and managers. We'll break down each component:- People: Who are the individuals behind the fund? What are their backgrounds? Are the right people in the right roles at the right time?- Processes: What processes are in place for selecting and managing investments? Are these processes documented and consistently followed?- Performance: What has the fund's performance been like? Is it understandable and repeatable? We'll discuss how to assess the metrics that matter.- Plans: What are the future plans for the fund? Are the strategies realistic and aligned with investment goals?- Platforms: What technology and platforms are being utilized to manage the business? Are they efficient, or is the fund relying on outdated methods like Excel?---------------------------------------------- Watch the Youtube video : https://youtu.be/B0EuFbhll88
Listen to a sermon by Senior Pastor: Dr. M.A Mukosi, titled: People Who know Their God Part 2 - preached at Jesus the Saviour Church, 185 Bobs Way, Eersterivier, Cape Town on 22 September 2024.
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Dan Buettner, a National Geographic Fellow, a longevity researcher, and the best-selling author of “The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who've Lived the Longest,” joins Scott to discuss “Blue Zones” and how community, environment, and diet play into longevity. He also tells Scott what decade he might make it to based on how he currently lives his life. Follow Dan, @danbuettner. Scott opens with his thoughts on Apple being the ultimate second mouse. Algebra of Happiness: what it means to be a dad. Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Buy "The Algebra of Wealth," out now. Follow the podcast across socials @profgpod: Instagram Threads X Reddit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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This week, Dan Neumann welcomes Nina Sossamon-Poghe to today's conversation. Nina has an interesting background as a U.S. gymnast, a News Anchor, and a Corporate Leader with a unique perspective on resilience, mental health, and well-being. In this episode, Dan and Nina discuss an innovative concept, Excellence Exhaustion, while they define and analyze its significance. Nina also shares the “Resilience Route Navigator,” a framework designed to help high achievers combat Excellence Exhaustion. Key Takeaways What is Excellence Exhaustion? Excellent Exhaustion is different from burnout. Nina likes to define burnout as the mental exhaustion resulting from doing the same thing repeatedly. Excellence exhaustion is the stress and anxiety experienced by high achievers who are driven to surpass their previous achievements. Constantly advancing technology and perpetual connectivity are drivers of Excellence Exhaustion. The Symptoms of Excellence Exhaustion are anxiety, mental fatigue, reduced motivation, and diminished productivity. The Resilience Route Navigator: The Resilience Route Navigator is a framework that helps high achievers combat Excellence Exhaustion through TIPS: Timeline, Isolate the Problem, People, and Story. Timeline thinking: This step is needed to acquire perspective. Whatever is happening to you, put it in the timeline of your life; check on the life that came before this moment and all the blank space ahead for the years yet to come. This exercise is also a great way to gain appreciation for all you have done in your journey so far. Isolate the Problem: Focus on your current situation and leave the past and the future out. At this stage, the present is the main event; this is the only area in which you can take action. People: Who is in this struggle with you? You are not alone. Seek the assistance of others who can assist you in navigating the current situation. Story: It is crucial that you choose the words you use to tell the story of what is going on in your life. Narrate the events in the most empowering and optimistic manner. Mentioned in this Episode: Want to Learn More or Get in Touch? Visit the website and catch up with all the episodes on AgileThought.com! Email your thoughts or suggestions to Podcast@AgileThought.com or Tweet @AgileThought using #AgileThoughtPodcast!
Ever wonder what the secret to a long, healthy life is? In this episode, "Lessons from the Blue Zones," we're exploring the fascinating lifestyles of the world's healthiest and longest-living people. These are places where folks live well into their 90s and beyond, staying vibrant and happy. One of the biggest takeaways is their primarily plant-based diet. They fill their plates with a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. They follow a principle that means eating until you're 80% full, which helps with better digestion and prevents overeating. Physical activity is woven into their daily lives. Instead of hitting the gym for intense workouts, they stay active through simple, enjoyable activities like walking, gardening, and other forms of natural movement. This sustainable approach keeps them fit and healthy. Community plays a huge role, too. Strong social ties and a sense of belonging are crucial. A great example is having supportive social circles that encourage healthy habits and provide emotional support. Stress reduction is another key aspect. These people practice mindfulness, meditation, and deep breathing to manage stress and promote well-being. Finally, having a sense of purpose is vital for their longevity. A clear purpose motivates them and reduces stress, adding quality years to their lives. Throughout this episode, I'm sharing practical tips to help you make food and exercise changes that you can start implementing right away. These small, sustainable steps will help you take action toward a healthier, more fulfilling life. Let's get started! Links mentioned: The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who've Lived the Longest Delicious Recipe Packs What's The Difference Between Mindful vs Intuitive Eating? #090. The Best Exercises For Women Over 50 #205 - 6 Ways To Double Down On Your Midlife Wellness Action Steps I'd love to hear your feedback and stories about integrating these Blue Zone habits into your life. Please send me an email with the subject line “Blue Zone” to share your experiences or thoughts on this episode. Additionally, I'm offering a free 20-minute Spark Breakthrough call to help you create your own Blue Zone-inspired life. It's a great opportunity to get personalized advice and support. Sign up today and start your journey to a healthier, more fulfilling life.
There is a time to get started, and there is a time to wait.When you have thought carefully about it, take action. But when you haven't thought about it, wait.The important is rarely urgent, and the urgent is rarely important. Do not become a slave to the merely urgent.Perception is to see things that not everyone sees. Intuition is to recognize connections, and the patterns that occur because of these connections.Maximum information is available, and maximum contemplation is possible, only at the last possible moment.If you ever feel bad about procrastinating, just remember that Mozart wrote the overture to Don Giovanni the morning it premiered.Procrastination is the soul rebelling against entrapment. But if you procrastinate too long, you will have your choice made for you by circumstance.Mozart was christened Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart. Theophilus, in Greek, means “loved by God”.In a letter announcing his birth, his father said his name was Wolfgang Gottlieb Mozart. Gottlieb, in German, means “loved by God.”When he was 21, Mozart began calling himself Amadè, which is Hungarian for “loved by God.”Mozart called himself Amadeus only once, when he signed a letter “Wolfgangus Amadeus Mozartus” as a joke, (sort of like Indiana Beagle calling himself “Indianus Beaglus” in the image at the top of today's Monday Morning Memo.) Amadeus, in Latin, means “Loved by God.”“Johannes Chrysostomus” precedes the name “Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart” because he, a Catholic, was born on January 27, the feast day of Saint John Chrysostomus in the West until the calendar reform of 1969.But I digress. We were talking about the tyranny of the “merely urgent” versus information, contemplation, and procrastination.Waiting serves a purpose. In Manley Miller's booklet, “Potato Chips: Greasy, Salty, Really Good Stories from Growing Up in New Orleans,” he writes,I became a pastor when I was still young and foolish enough to say, “All right, God, if I'm not a senior pastor by the time I'm 30, then I'm going to quit being a pastor. I'm just going to take that as a sign from you that this is not what I'm supposed to be doing.”Later, I found out the reason Jesus didn't start his ministry until he was 30 is because you couldn't become a rabbi until you were 30. You didn't have enough life experience.Jesus was 12 when Mary and Joseph found him teaching in the Synagogue, and it says that he “spoke with great wisdom.” But then when he's 30 and starts his ministry, it says he spoke with great authority.You have an aptitude for something when you have a talent for it.But you develop proficiency over long experience.And it's going to take some time to get there.Likewise, there's a long journey from wisdom to authority.When you have something to say worth hearing, that's wisdom.But when people respect you enough to listen, that's authority.Waiting is not wasting.And now we're going to make a 90-degree turn and head off in a tangential direction. Hold on tight.Here are the Top Five Regrets of People Who are Dying:I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.I wish I hadn't worked so hard. I wish I had spent more time with my family.I wish I'd had the courage to express my feelings.I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends.I wish that I had let myself be...
When Blake Murray came up with the idea of Divvy, it was because he had a problem: he couldn't get real-time data on the financial health of his business. So in 2016, Blake set out to find a solution and realized there was none. Blake spent the next several years building what would become one of the fastest-growing startups in history—a platform combining expense management software and a corporate card to help businesses of all sizes manage their finances.Blake, along with Tyler and Sterling—Divvy's SVP and CRO—break down why this startup was such a remarkable success: a world-class team, a world-class product and a performance culture that pushed Divvy and it's people to the top. Chapters: 01:38 - How Blake Knew Divvy Would Be A Big Idea07:17 - The Insight: No Real-Time Financial Information For Businesses09:20 - The Idea: Blake Lands A 7-Figure Deal With Only A Deck14:15 - Sell, Design, Build: How Divvy Built First Then Sold To Solve GTM24:30 - Hire Like-Minded People Instead of People Who've Done It (Culture vs Acumen)37:00 - 'Nobody's Coming, It's Up To Us'. How To Do More With Less42:27 - Founder Advice: Have A Short Memory 43:45 - Founder Advice: Build A Performance Culture 49:52 - Work-Life Balance Myth: Big Sacrifices Are Required for Asymmetric Upside59:00 - Investor Advice: Founders Want Investors Who Will Be Loyal To Them1:04:45 - Tyler and Sterling's Recap_________________________Connect With Blakehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-murray-79655665https://x.com/blakemurConnect With Tyler & Sterlinghttps://x.com/thoggehttps://x.com/sterlingmsnowFollow The I/O Podcast (New Episodes Monthly) https://x.com/IO__podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCayuY0VO95kQTUXJvh9T0oQhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-investor-operator-io-podcast/id1678642609https://open.spotify.com/show/0J92LTLgpHe8C0CzEaCBDG
The master of all unlikeable well known Democratic women is of course Hillary Clinton. But then of course, there are the likes of Kamala Harris. I will share with you six theories on why I believe these women and nationally known Democratic women like them are so uniquely unlikable. What does God's Word say? Proverbs 26:23-28 23 Like a coating of silver dross on earthenware are fervent lips with an evil heart.24 Enemies disguise themselves with their lips, but in their hearts they harbor deceit.25 Though their speech is charming, do not believe them, for seven abominations fill their hearts.26 Their malice may be concealed by deception, but their wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.27 Whoever digs a pit will fall into it; if someone rolls a stone, it will roll back on them.28 A lying tongue hates those it hurts, and a flattering mouth works ruin.John 1:8-108 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us.Romans 3:13 ESV “Their throat is an open grave; they use their tongues to deceive.” “The venom of asps is under their lips.”Episode 1,601 Links:Hillary's Hissy Fit: An Unexpected Outburst From Mrs ClintonSen Benghazi Hrg:Clinton-Difference Does It MakeSusan Rice, a hateful disciple of Hillary ClintonKAMALA: "You need to kick that f**king door down! Ha ha ha! Excuse my language! Ha ha ha!"This should be mandatory viewing for all boys on the brink of puberty. Bookmarking it for when my children are old enough.In her speech, Pelosi argues that voters are “blocked” from making good, rational decisions and voting Democrat because of their culture and views on GodThis is absolutely petrifying - @NoXYinXXprisons reveals what is really happening in women's prisons. Pls share and like - watch in first reply.Biden official says safety of inmates at a female prison is top priority, but hasn't looked into how many fake woman (trans women) have a$$aulted real women in prison. Nice work by Senator Ted Cruz here.This is the People Who call you trumptard or you Are in a cult. Dr. Birx: Thousands of Americans may be vaccine injured by COVID shot 'Scarf lady': 'We need all the people to come forward that have had reactions'New York just announced a historic $2.3 billion tax-funded grant to fix up the JFK International Airport. This grant, signed off by Governor Katy Hochul, is exclusively for non-White or women-owned businesses. "This is FOR US, and made BY US"Whoopi to Trump: ‘If You Didn't Do It, Why Are You in the Court?'Rachel Levine, who wants young kids to get chemically and surgically mutilated is glad she waited FBI-Hillary Clinton Song-"At this point, what difference does it make"4Patriots https://4Patriots.com/Todd Stay connected when the power goes out and get free shipping on orders over $97. Bioptimizers https://bioptimizers.com/todd Use promo code TODD for 10% off your order. Sharpen your edge and reach your potential with Mushroom Breakthrough by Bioptimizers. Bonefrog https://bonefrogcoffee.com/todd Use code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your first purchase and 15% on subscriptions. Bulwark Capital Bulwark Capital Management (bulwarkcapitalmgmt.com) Call 866-779-RISK or visit online to get their FREE Common Cents Investing Guide. EdenPURE https://edenpuredeals.com Use code TODD3 to save $200 on the Thunderstorm Air Purifier 3-pack. GreenHaven Interactive Digital Marketing https://greenhaveninteractive.com Your Worldclass Website Will Get Found on Google! Native Path Krill https://nativepathkrill.com/todd For a limited time get Native Path Antarctic Krill Oil for as little as $23 per bottle. Renue Healthcare https://renuewellcation.com Register today for your Wellcation with Todd Herman June 7-11, 2024. See site for details
Are you a technical coach searching for more effective strategies to drive your student's success? In this episode, we're thrilled to feature Crystal Bantel, also known as Your Tech Fairy, a website designer turned business coach. Crystal has revolutionized the approach to technical business setups with her unique use of private podcasts to guide and support neurodivergent business owners and those with CPTSD through the complexities of digital entrepreneurship.[1:00] Introduction to the episode and Crystal Bantel's innovative use of private podcasts for business coaching.[2:25] The advantages of audio as a learning tool, especially for those with focus challenges.[4:00] Evolution of Crystal's use of private podcasts to better serve neurodivergent business owners.[5:38] Tips from Crystal's mini-course style private podcast on setting up an effective email marketing strategy.[9:46] Impact of Crystal's tailored approach on her listeners' businesses, including success stories and testimonials.[12:58] Discussion on the future of private podcasts in business and education.[20:00] Crystal shares actionable advice for integrating audio content into business models.[28:00] Listener Q&A with Crystal on overcoming technical challenges with audio tools.Links mentioned:instagram.com/YourTechFairyfacebook.com/groups/yourtechfairy (Free FB group: Online Marketing for Neurodivergent & C-ptsd Entrepreneurs)➡︎ Free resource: Self Care Menu for Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs: 20 Unique, Refreshing Ideas to Prevent Burnout CrystalBantel.com/selfcare ➡︎ Free resource: 20 Types of Freebies You Can Make to Attract the People Who are Already Looking for What You Sell CrystalBantel.com/20-types-of-freebies
What Should We Sing? How to Identify a Good Worship Song | Desiring God Jonathan Merritt on X: "BREAKING: Orange Conference founder @reggiejoiner has been fired due to an inappropriate sexual relationship with a senior leader, just one week before thousands gather at their annual event" Amaze the Next Generation with God | Crossway Articles North Carolina bear cubs snatched out of tree by group to take selfies with in disturbing clip How Do I Share the Gospel to People Who've Heard It All Before? - (relevantmagazine.com) Ben Kew on X: "NPR's far-left CEO Katherine Maher: "Our reverence for the truth might be a distraction that's getting in the way of finding common ground and getting things done." This “Jeopardy!” Question About the Bible Left Fans Outraged (beliefnet.com) Dr. Derwin L. Gray on X: "In a world that seems to be spinning out of control, remember the sovereignity and unfailing love of our God. Ephesians 1:10 NLT And this is the plan: At the right time he will bring everything together under the authority of Christ—everything in heaven and on earth."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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BONUS: Unleashing Agile Experimentation, Accelerating Learning Cycles With 24h Experiments, With Vasco Duarte Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Merry Christmas, everyone! In today's Christmas week BONUS episode, we're diving into the world of Agile experimentation, specifically exploring how to enable 24-hour experiments—a topic that promises to revolutionize the way we approach product development. As we explore this exciting subject, remember that each episode this week is a companion to the Coach Your Product Owner e-course, accessible at bit.ly/coachyourpo. This week's episodes are designed to equip Scrum Masters with essential tools to assist their Product Owners in mastering five key areas. Today, we unravel the secrets of conducting rapid experiments that speed up your learning and development cycles. First: Defining Experiments and Their Purpose in Product Development Let's start by revisiting the Lean Startup methodology and its famed Build-Measure-Learn cycle. Lean Startup emphasizes that the purpose of "building" is not merely to deliver software but to validate hypotheses. Before running an experiment, it's crucial to define what you're trying to achieve, as discussed in Monday's episode on how to define value. Taking Amazon's website as an example, suppose a team aims to boost the conversion rate for users who have added items to their cart. The hypothesis could be: "Removing shipping costs from the checkout overview will result in a higher conversion rate for people who've added an item to their cart." This hypothesis, or belief, becomes the trigger for experimentation. Second: Designing the Experiment Once the hypothesis is clear, it's time to design the experiment. Think of it as crafting a story, but with a focus on experimentation. Here's a template to structure your experiment: Title: Increase Conversion Rate for People Who've Added an Item to the Cart by Removing Shipping Costs from the Checkout Overview. We Do: Specify the actions to set up the experiment. We Expect: Clearly state the anticipated outcomes. Data We Collect: List the crucial data points needed for analysis. Conclusion: Outline the lessons learned and set a date for analysis. This structured template ensures clarity and sets the stage for a comprehensive understanding of the experiment. Third: Designing 24-Hour Experiments Before we start brainstorming stories and features that would need to be implemented by the development team, we should think about running experiments in 24 hours or less. We do this, because we want to avoid one of the major sources of waste in our processes: doing work that would not need to be done at all in the first place! As we explore the experiment above, we define the key question as, "Would a person not shown shipping costs be more likely to complete a purchase after adding an item to the cart?" To achieve faster learning, consider alternatives to software changes. In this episode, we explore some concrete alternatives to writing and deploying software when it comes to answer the key question defined above. One example we explore is: conducting usability tests using paper prototypes with a small group. Through qualitative analysis and user feedback, you can gain confidence in your hypothesis without investing time in extensive software modifications. Running 24h Experiments: Summary In summary, today's episode tackled critical aspects of designing and running experiments, emphasizing the importance of learning. Key takeaways include: Lean Startup's Build-Measure-Learn cycle focuses on validating hypotheses. Experiment design involves specifying actions, expected outcomes, data collection, and drawing conclusions. The concept of 24-hour experiments emphasizes the need for rapid learning. All episodes this week complement the Coach Your PO e-course, available at bit.ly/coachyourpo. Related modules include: Version 2, Module 8: Critical Documents for the PO Role – Utilize Impact Mapping to identify assumptions and expectations for designing experiments. Version 2, Module 9: Collecting Feedback Faster – Explore methods for collecting feedback at various stages of product development, laying the groundwork for experiment-driven development. In Version 1, Module 3, we delve into Actionable Metrics—an indispensable tool for anyone looking to run successful experiments. For more details or to purchase the Coach Your PO e-course, visit bit.ly/coachyourpo. If personalized coaching is your preference, contact us at coaching@oikosofy.com. Continue your journey of learning, keep supporting your team, and join us for the final episode tomorrow! See you tomorrow! About Vasco Duarte Vasco is a leading voice in the agile community, known for his contributions to the development of agile methodologies and practices. He is the co-founder of Agile Finland and the host of Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast, the most popular Agile podcast in the world, which has more than 10 000 000 unique downloads. He is also the author of “NoEstimates: A novel look at how Agile can transform software development, making it both more sustainable, as well as incredibly profitable.” Vasco is a keynote speaker at many conferences and events, sharing his knowledge and experience with the agile community. With his passion and expertise in agile, Vasco has made a significant impact on the way software development is done today, helping organizations to become more efficient, flexible, and responsive to changing requirements.lYou You can link with Vasco Duarte on LinkedIn and connect with Vasco Duarte on Twitter.
20231130 Untangling Transportation–Transit Taylor Made for People Who are Blind. Originally Broadcasted November 30, 2023, on ACB Media 5 One of the most significant challenges facing blind and low-vision people attempting to use public transit is that of getting the information we need to plan, pay for, and complete the trips we want and need to take. Websites and mobile apps are not always accessible. Getting directions for navigating to and from transit stops, knowing where we might need to cross a challenging intersection and whether there is an Accessible Pedestrian Signal, and even something as simple as knowing the fare and the methods for paying, are all potential roadblocks for getting around town. Earlier this year, the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, Accessible Design for the Blind, and Accessible Avenue teamed up on a two and a half year research project, funded by the Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) to develop a toolkit to help transit agencies assess and then improve the accessibility of the information. They provide for blind and low-vision travelers. This month, we were joined by Michael Walk, Principal Investigator, to discuss the project and how you can take part. Sponsored by Accessible Avenue Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co
Sermon Text: Colossians 4:2-18 Sermon Title: “Be Opportunistic for the Gospel” Sermon Slides: SLIDE 1 – Today's Big Idea: Opportunities to Share the Gospel – Aren't Created by Cleverness, But by Faithfulness. SLIDE 2 – Sermon Point 1 – Create Opportunity for the Gospel … Through Steadfast Prayer (Col. 4:2-4) SLIDE 3 – Hebrews 4:12 – “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” SLIDE 4 – Revelation 3:7-8 – “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: ‘The words of the holy one, the true one, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, who shutsand no one opens.” SLIDE 5 – Sermon Point 2 – Create Opportunity for the Gospel … Through Winsome Living (Col. 4:5-6) SLIDE 6 – Five Uses of This Sermon for Your Life SLIDE 7 – We Must Learn to Share the Gospel with Clarity. (Col. 4:4) SLIDE 8 – We Must Learn to Share the Gospel with Charity. (Col. 4:6) SLIDE 9 – To Be Effective Examples for Christ, We Must Work Hard to Fulfill our Ministries. (Col. 4:12-13, 17) SLIDE 10 – Winning People to Christ, Happens through People Who've Been Won Over. SLIDE 11 – We Must Become a Church That Invites People to Church Again.
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In this episode of The Luke Coutinho Show, join me for an eye-opening conversation with the Founder of Blue Zones - Dan Buettner - an explorer, researcher, National Geographic Fellow, and New York Times bestselling author of incredible books, including The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who've Lived the Longest. His work inspired the Netflix documentary Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones.Discover the secrets of longevity, healthy living, and insights on:His remarkable bestselling books, secrets of longevity, and knowing your 'Ikigai' - purpose in lifeThe ideology behind Blue Zones – reverse engineering longevityThe staple diet in Blue Zones - mostly plant-based with occasional meatExercise in Blue Zones - daily activities like walking and gardening over gym workoutsSleep patterns in Blue Zones - early bedtime, rising before dawn, and the power of nappingThe role of community connections and nurturing relationships in promoting emotional wellnessAnd much more...
What are “Blue Zones”? Where in the world do people live better and healthier lives? What makes them live longer and healthier? To answer these questions, Pedro Pinto interviews Dan Buettner in this episode of “It's Not That Simple”, a podcast by the Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation. The author of five books on longevity and happiness, Buettner discovered the five places in the world—dubbed Blue Zones—where people lived the longest, healthiest lives and shared this information with the world. His books were all national bestsellers. Together with his writing, Buettner works in partnership with municipal governments, large employers, and health insurance companies to implement Blue Zones Projects in communities, workplaces, and universities. He is also a three-time Guinness World Record distance cycling holder. In this episode, Buettner explains what he means by “Blue Zones”: the five areas of the world where people live the longest, healthiest lives. He considers how our environment (the food we eat, our social habits, our incentives) affects our quality of life. Buettner then explores how factors like family or a sense of purpose can contribute to a longer life expectancy, and highlights how a “peasant diet” is an essential element of the “Blue Zone” life. Buettner also discusses what people in countries like the United States are doing wrong that makes them live shorter and less healthy lives than people in the “Blue Zones”. He also talks about his work with city governments in the United States to develop and implement policies to nudge people to adopt better habits and improve their well-being. Finally, he addresses the potential negative consequences of a longer life, in a conversation well worth listening to.More on this topic The Blue Zone: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest, Dan Buettner, 2008 Thrive. Finding Happiness the Blue Zones Way, Dan Buettner, 2010 The Blue Zones, Second Edition: 9 Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest, Dan Buettner, 2012 The Blue Zones Solution: Eating and Living Like the World's Healthiest People, Dan Buettner, 2015 The Blue Zones Kitchen: 100 Recipes to Live to 100, Dan Buettner, 2019 The Blue Zones Challenge: A 4-Week Plan for a Longer Better Life, Dan Buettner, 2021 Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones, the Netlifx series about the “Blue Zones” Dan Buettner on Learning from the World's Happiest People Dan Buettner on Who are the Happiest People on Earth Dan Buettner on The Blue Zones of Happiness” Podcast It's Not That Simple The challenge of longevity, with Andrew J. Scott
Are you ready to start living a life of no regrets? In this episode, Adam Hill shares his strategy for creating an "Adventure List" - a written record of your goals for people you want to meet, places you want to visit, and experiences you want to have. He discusses why having a concrete list is so important for actually achieving the things you dream about. He also provides tips for ensuring your list is focused on goals that will truly fulfill you, and strategies for incorporating contribution to hold yourself accountable. If you're looking for motivation to start actively pursuing your dreams, this episode shares a powerful framework for getting started. Here are some power takeaways from today's conversation: What is an adventure list? Living a life of no regrets The three essential elements of an adventure list Three lenses for crafting your adventure list Episode Highlights: [01:44] What is an Adventure List? An adventure list can help you organize your dreams and give them a sense of tangibility and possibility. It also prevents your goals from getting lost in the void of unfulfilled desires. An adventure list is different from a bucket list. A bucket list focuses on things you want to do before you die, with an implied sense of urgency or morbidity. Whereas an adventure list focuses on things you want to experience while you are alive, with an emphasis on actively living a fulfilling life in the present rather than just checking items off before death. It's a more positive, life-affirming framing. [06:18] The Three Essential Elements of an Adventure List The three things that Adam Hill says are important to incorporate into an adventure list are: 1. People - Who are the people you want to meet and build relationships with? This could include specific people you'd like to meet, like a president or celebrity, or it could be more general types of relationships, like finding your soulmate or best friend. The goal is to think about meaningful human connections. 2. Places - Where in the world do you want to travel and visit? Be as specific as possible about locations you want to visit, like particular cities, museums, or natural wonders. Naming specific places makes the goals more tangible and helps with planning trips. 3. Experiences - What experiences do you want to have that excite and scare you in equal measure, like skydiving or performing in an orchestra? Focus on adventures that excite you but also take you out of your comfort zone, like bungee jumping, learning a new skill, or volunteering abroad. These tend to provide lasting fulfillment when looking back. [16:27] Three Lenses for Crafting Your Adventure List Adam suggests looking at people, places, and experiences on your adventure list through three different lenses: 1. What fills my cup - What genuinely interests, inspires and energizes you? What people and experiences really light you up? 2. How I amam I contributing - Focus on goals that allow you to serve others and make a positive impact. Look for opportunities to contribute through your adventures. 3. Combining elements - See if you can structure goals that combine people, places and experiences. For example, meeting a leader at an event in another country you want to visit. Bringing different elements together amplifies the experience. Resources Mentioned: Follow Adam… Sign up for my newsletter and get my free Foundations of Flow Training: Follow me and turn fear into flow! IG: @theadamchill YouTube: @adamchill TikTok: @theadamchill
Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones- 2023 Netflix documentary, 4 episodes- Based on the 2008 book: “The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from People Who've Lived the Longest.”- By Dan Buettner, Journalist, National Geographic Explorer, New York Times Best SellerWhat is a Blue Zone- Geographic location where people's life expectancies are much much higher than in other parts of the world- A much higher percent of people live to 100 years of age than other areas. 4x more people than in the USA.Original 5 Blue Zones- Started with Gianni Pes and Michael Poulain's 2004 paper: Identification of a geographic area characterized by extreme longevity in the Sardinia Island.- Dan Buettner read this and then established 4 more Blue Zones with the help of epidemiologists (bluezones.com)- SARDINA, ITALY- OKINAWA, JAPAN- NICOYA, COSTA RICA- ICARIA, GREECE- LOMA LINDA, CALIFORNIA, USA4x more likely to live to 100 than in the US. Life expectancies > 85 years, apposed to 76 years in the US.Dan Buettner's Theory on Why People in Blue Zones Live Longer- CONNECT (INVEST IN RELATIONSHIPS MORE. KEEP FAMILY AROUND MORE, FRIENDS)- OULOOK (DAILY RITUALS, FAITH, SHOW UP, PURPOSE VOCABULARY)- MOVE NATURALLY, (GARDEN, WORK, WALK everywhere, sit on the floor),- EAT WISELY (WHOLE FOODS, HEAVY PRODUCE, WINE, MODERATION)According to the US CIA, Singapore has the second highest life expectancy at birth in the world at 86.5 years (second to Monaco, 89.6 year average life expectancy, < 1 sq mile in the French Riviera, < 40k residents, tax haven, wealthiest location in the world, high performers flock to Monaco) SINGAPORE - Island in SE Asia. 2nd highest population density of any country in the world, globalized, one of four main languages is English. 283 square miles. 5.5 million residents.- 80% of people own CARS in the US. 11% of people own CARS in SINGAPORE, PUBLIC TRANSIT USED BY HALF THE POPULATION EVERY DAY. Build in natural scapes in cities, good city planning with lots of walkways, < 10% obesity, Low healthcare costs (in spite of living longer)- KEEP OLDER FAMILY MEMBERS OUT OF CARE HOMES - (NEEDS TO BE EARNED, HARDER IN THE USA per below)Singapore Physician Philosophy and how to live a long time.Why do you like being a doctor?1) TREAT A PATIENT, FEEL JOY (enjoy the process)What advice would you give someone who wants to live a long time?2) WORK HARD EVERYDAY, BE HONEST, HUMBLE (get to work)- Work hard and enjoy the process. No wonder the people in Singapore are living longer…..their doctors are giving much better advice and generally enjoying their job as a physician.
Dr Este Geraghty is the Chief Medical Officer at Esri, a former Deputy Director of the California Department of Public Health and a certified public health professional; so the perfect person to talk about how we map diseases, health and all the support around medical care. Este also wrote a book about the learning of mapping applied to covid, which we discuss.Support the podcast on Patreon---Episode Sponsor: OpenCageUse OpenCage for your geocoding needs with their API. They have a generous Free trial you can sign up to!---About Este- Twitter- LinkedIn- Esri ProfileShownotesNote: Links to books are Amazon Affiliate links. I earn a small commission if you buy any of these books.Ensheng (Frank) DongJohn Hopkins Covid map (discontinued)Lauren GardnerEste's book: Learnings from Covid-19 (Amazon Affiliate)Bill Gates Ted Talk: The next outbreak? We're not readyBook & Podcast recommendations:Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest by Dan Buettner (Amazon Affiliate)Public Health Podcast Network by Dr April MorenoTimestamps(00:00) - Introducing Este(02:52) - Este describing herself(03:25) - How do you describe the work that you do?(05:43) - Why work in Health?(08:22) - How has being a practitioner helped you?(11:19) - Communication in public health(13:53) - Open data vs privacy(16:47) - Anonymising data(18:41) - Geography vs GIS: Is there a difference?(19:39) - The Power of Visualising Data(21:39) - The Covid Map viewed Trillion of times(26:28) - Open data, why not also use open tools?(28:23) - Learnings From Covid-19: Este's Book(32:01) - Contact Tracing(36:35) - Role of private sector(40:42) - Prevention is Hard(45:30) - Has Covid made it easier to Advocate for Public Health(48:11) - Funding Going Down as Covid Slowly Stops(50:52) - End of the Covid Dashboard(51:52) - Keeping a Positive Mindset(55:58) - Este's current preoccupations(58:21) - Satellite Imagery(01:01:45) - One Health(01:03:46) - Climate Change(01:06:41) - Solving Long Term Problems when people struggle today(01:09:15) - Nomadic Lifestyle as an Executive(01:12:16) - Not Always Climbing the Career Ladder(01:15:03) - Reflecting on 1 year of Nomadic Life(01:18:54) - Book/podcast(01:21:41) - What does it take to go to 150 (years old)?- Support the podcast on Patreon- Website- My Twitter- Podcast Twitter- Read Previous Issues of the Newsletter- Edited by Peter Xiong. Find more of his work
Having It ALL: Conversations about living an Abundant Loving Life
If life is a game of patterns, then what are the lifestyle patterns of people who live long and healthy lives? That's a question many have set out to answer. In the book "Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest", author Dan Buettner explores why communities in certain parts of the world (known as "Blue Zones") live longer and healthier lives. In today's episode I share with you the 9 evidence based reasons why people in Blue Zones live longer, and I open up the space for you to examine your own life to see which of these Blue Zone characteristics you can incorporate into your own life. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Blue Zones website - https://www.bluezones.com/2016/11/power-9/ DOWNLOAD THE FREE "TRUST ACCOUNT" APP FROM THE YOURDAY BALANCE GAME Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.balancegame.ydbg iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ydbg-watch-play-discover/id1489276659 WATCH THE #1 OBSTACLE VIDEO Learn what derails all successful people and keeps them from moving from codependent to independent https://theydbg.com/obstacle-landing-page/ GET THE "HAVING IT A.L.L. BLUEPRINT" FOR DESIGNING AND LIVING YOUR GREATEST LIFE https://hia.ck.page/products/blueprint CHECK OUT SOME OFFERS FROM OUR AWESOME PARTNERS Needed: https://bit.ly/3IKmWzL - use code HIA20 to get 20% off your order or HIA100 for $100 off a Complete Plan LEAVE THE PODCAST A REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/having-it-all-conversations-about-living-an-abundant/id1093257684 CHECK OUT THE ENTIRE HAVING IT A.L.L. PODCAST CATALOGUE https://podcast.matthewbivens.com/ GET IN TOUCH WITH MATTHEW matthew@matthewbivens.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The blue zones are regions in 5 countries where some interesting health discoveries have been uncovered. Those countries are Costa Rica, Greece, Italy, Japan, and the US; the Nicoya region in Costa Rica, Ikaria Greece, Sardinia Italy, Okinawa Japan, and last, but not least, my state California US, and the region is Loma Linda CA which is in southern CA. They matter and are very important to our Project Weight Loss, because these zones are the places that have been found to house some of the healthiest individuals that have some of the longest lifespans. Basically, I am talking quality of life. We can take some of their teachings from what I am going to call The Blue Zone Maesters. And because of the outcomes of the people that live there, these regions have been studied. To find out why people live so long and seem to be doing pretty well in these regions. In this episode, I want to focus on the wealth of lessons they give us. Dr. Gianni Pres, and Michel Poulain, published an article in the Experimental Gerontology journal speaking specifically to Sardinia Italy, where there was a high concentration of centenarians, all that means is people that were 100 years old or older. This work got lots of attention. And I think that's because one of the coveted thoughts out there is how can we as humans live longer, the so-called elixir of life. What is the secret to a long life, but not just a long life, but not just a long life, but a great quality of life with the love of others and the love for ourselves. So, Dan Buettner is an amazing Maester whom took this work to a whole another level. He has written many books and the book that reference in this episode primarily; the teachings and what I have learned is based on his book, Blue Zones, 9 Lessons for Living Longer, From the People Who've Lived the Longest. And also, his article Power 9. And what Maester Dan Buettner did is he went in search of other areas that also had this phenomenon. As a result, he added the other regions to the original location of Sardinia Italy.He is a National Geographic Fellow and an award-winning journalist and author. He is also a NY Times best-selling author and his written other books on this topic including a cook book. My respects to Maester Buettner and his work!(Blue Zones, 9 Lessons for Living Longer, 2012)(https://www.bluezones.com/2016/11/power-9/ , 2023) https://www.buzzsprout.com/1991284/12687662-dr-t-colin-campbell-the-plant-based-diet-maester.mp3?download=true https://www.buzzsprout.com/1991284/12215220-dr-michael-breus-the-sleep-maester.mp3?download=trueLet's go, let's get it done. Get more information at: http://projectweightloss.org
Jagged with Jasravee : Cutting-Edge Marketing Conversations with Thought Leaders
What is the Content Fuel Framework, and how can it generate an endless stream of story ideas? Can you share some examples of its different focuses, formats, and multipliers? How do you view the role of user-generated content in building a brand's presence? In "Prove It," how can strategies like corroboration, demonstration, and education be used to showcase a company's values through marketing? As a former journalist turned branded content creator and marketer, why is it important to think like a journalist in marketing? Melanie answers the above questions and many more as she takes a masterclass on unleashing content creation. Melanie Deziel is an experienced and successful keynote speaker, author, and branded content creator. She has written two books on the subject, "The Content Fuel Framework: How to Generate Unlimited Story Ideas" and "Prove It: Exactly How Modern Marketers Earn Trust." Melanie Deziel has held various positions in the industry, including being the first-ever editor of branded content at The New York Times, a founding member of HuffPost's brand storytelling team, and Director of Creative Strategy for Time Inc's 35 US magazines. Melanie also teaches graduate-level content marketing courses and frequently guest-lectures at universities. Melanie's website https://www.storyfuel.co/ Melanie on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniedeziel/ Melanie's Books https://www.amazon.com/dp/1734329009/ https://www.amazon.in/Prove-Exactly-Modern-Marketers-Trust/dp/1774582015 Jagged with Jasravee is facilitated by Jasravee Kaur Chandra, Director- Brand Building, Research & Innovation at Master Sun, Consulting Brand of Adiva L Pvt. Ltd. Jasravee has over 20 years experience as a Strategic Brand Builder,Communications Leader and Entrepreneur. Please visit Jasravee at https://jasravee.com/ Connect with Jasravee on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasravee/ Email Jasravee at jasravee@theadiva.com Index 00:00 Preview & Intro to Melanie Deziel 02:39 From News to Narratives: A Journalist's Approach to Crafting Compelling Content 05:45 Content Fuel Framework : Unlimited Story Ideas 09:16 Content Fuel Framework - How the Focus + Format Drives High-Quality Content 10:39 Applying the Framework - Live Examples Diabetes Nutraceuticals & Ice Cream 18:38 Focus of Data and Curation - A Canva Example 22:15 How to Showcase Your Expertise using Curation 24:11 Underutilized Format of Image Galleries 26:50 Using Quizzes as a Fun and Effective Format for Content Creation 30:24 How to Select the Best Content Ideas for Maximum Impact 32:58 User Generated Content : The NY Times User-Generated Content Example 35:45 Multipliers : Scaling Up Content Ideas that Work 41:22 Prove It : Building Trust with Collaboration, Demonstration, and Education 45:18 Demonstrating Connection to Community Connection 46:47 Rapid Fire - Personally Speaking with Melanie Deziel 49:06 Connecting with Melanie Deziel The Content Fuel Framework The Content Fuel Framework is a simple and effective way to generate unlimited story ideas. The framework consists of ten different focuses and ten different formats. Basic - What is it? How-to - How to do it? List - What are the best tips? Myth-busting - What are the common myths? People - Who are the people involved? Process - How is it made? History - What is the backstory? Comparison - How does it compare? Current events - What is happening now? Future - What is the future of this? Here are the ten formats: Article List Video Audio Infographic Social media post Newsletter Webinar Presentation Email course By combining the focuses and formats, you can come up with hundreds of ideas. For example, you could create a video about the history of a product, an article about how to use it, or an infographic comparing it to other products. Follow Jagged with Jasravee on Social Media Campsite One Link : https://campsite.bio/jaggedwithjasravee
BARAH MINISTRIES a Christian Church Announcements April 30, 2023 PRAYERS PLEASE! People Who are Part of Religions MARK YOUR CALENDARS! No Face-to-Face Lesson May 28, 2023 A Lesson Will Be Posted MARK YOUR CALENDARS! After the Service Discussion Every Week After the Service Join us Live or on Zoom Questions About the Lesson and Group Prayer for full notes: http://www.barahministries.com/index.php?proc=lsn&sf=v&tid=1757
This past week I had a post go a little bonkers and got a fair amount of backlash, and the post was not what you would have expected! Let's chat about it and 5 tips to handle social media backlash with grace. Hit the Highlights [0:53] The Fear of Being Canceled [02:09] My Post That Went Sideways [06:21] I Promise You That You Can Handle a Little Heat on Social Media if My Introverted Self Can [08:30] Tip #1: Use Great Discernment in What to Post [08:45] Tip #2: There are People Who are Not Mentally Well and Who You Can't Reason With, Sometimes the High Road is Silence [15:29] Tip #3: Not Everyone is for You [17:50] Tip #4: To Whom Much is Given, Much is Required [19:21] Tip #5: How to Insulate Your Heart Important Links https://jenniferallwood.com/devotional/ Check out this episode's sponsor, Good Ranchers. Use code Jen20 for $20 off!!! Enjoy the best beef, chicken, and seafood this country has to offer when you subscribe. Over 85% of the grass-fed beef sold in the United States is imported from overseas, but 100% of the meat delivered from Good Ranchers is straight from the heartland of America. Change the way you buy meat today and know where your meat comes from.
Ahead of this month's episode, we have some upsetting news to share with the AppleVis community. Recently, Randy Rusnak suffered a stroke. Randy is a beloved member of our Unleashed team, known for his warm and engaging personality. During his recovery, we will greatly miss his presence. We ask that you join us in sending Randy your well wishes for a speedy and complete recovery.This month, in Randy's absence, Darcy Burnard, a member of the Maccessibility team, joins regular Unleashed hosts Thomas Domville and Mike Malarsie to discuss recent Apple news and other topics of interest.Topics featured in this episode include:Special Announcement (00:00:07)Introduction (00:01:52)Apple Vision Accessibility: the AppleVis Report Card (00:04:52)Apple's Spring Event went Missing in Action (00:21:42)Apple Music Classical App is Here (00:34:44)Apple introduces Shop with a Specialist over Video (00:39:01)Be My Eyes Announces New Tool Powered by OpenAI's GPT-4 to Improve Accessibility for People Who are Blind or Have Low-Vision (00:42:46)What's in iOS 16.4? (00:51:01)Rumors: Big Changes and Features Coming to iOS 17 (00:58:34)The Latest Rumors and News on the Upcoming iPhone 15 (01:05:57)What's in this month AppleVis News (01:14:25)Links:Apple Vision Accessibility: the AppleVis Report CardApple Announces New Yellow Color Option for iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus.Apple Music Classical App Available To Download, Here Are The DetailsApple introduces Shop with a Specialist over VideoBe My Eyes Unveils New Virtual Volunteer With Advanced Visual Recognition Capabilities Powered by OpenAI's GPT-4iOS 16.4 Adds Voice Isolation for Cellular Phone CallsiOS 17 to Provide Several 'Most Requested Features.'Apple Engineers Reportedly Working on ChatGPT-Like AI Despite Siri Design FlawsiPhone 15 best new features: Six reasons to upgrade in 2023.iPhone 15 Pro Models to Feature Improved LiDAR ScanneriPhone 15 Pro to have new unified volume buttons with new ‘pressing type' mute button.OKO - AI copilot for the blind…
Fabi Paolini talks with Jason Barnard about how to attract more ready-to-invest clients. Fabi Paolini is an accomplished brand strategist who helps coaches, consultants and professionals evolve and create compelling brands that look, sound and feel as authentic as possible. With her skillful guidance and expertise, they can effectively position themselves as premium brands that can attract investment-ready clients with a strong presence and compelling messaging. To attract premium customers, you must first understand your target audience and be a trusted provider of answers to their desires. It is beneficial to focus more on 'gain' marketing, which aims to build relationships, rather than 'pain' marketing, which only addresses the emotional aspects of their problems. There is also a key difference between content and messaging, which is knowing your audience. You can also build a loyal and engaged customer base by using content and messaging to appeal to potential customers and position yourself as an authority. In this exciting episode, Fabi Paolini discusses insightful nuggets for attracting premium clients. Fabi shares who her premium clients are and that you need to identify your own premium clients. Connecting with those who are actively seeking solutions is also a useful way to generate more engagement. Using pre-sell offers and different types of content is also important to attract attention and build relationships. Creating a unique selling proposition to stand out from the competition and filtering out unqualified prospects as they move through the sales funnel are essential steps. As always, the show ends with passing the baton…Fabi wonderfully passes the virtual baton to next week's fantastic guest, Jason Cercone. What you'll learn from Fabi Paolini 00:00 Fabi Paolini and Jason Barnard 01:01 Fabi Paolini's Brand SERP and Knowledge Panel 02:45 Done for You Knowledge Panel Service by Kalicube 03:14 Where Do You Start When Trying to Attract Premium Clients? 03:32 Fabi Paolini's Definition of a Premium Client 05:45 The Importance of Communicating with Your Audience Through Your Content 07:16 Focus More on Gain Marketing and Less on Pain Marketing 08:32 Talk to People Who are Actively Looking for Solutions 13:47 Pre-Selling Offers Before You Pitch 14:14 Contents to Build Your Business 14:25 Grow Your Audience Type of Content 14:34 Nurture Your Audience Type of Content 14:55 People's Messaging Problem for Their Business 16:00 Stand Where the Audience is Looking Marketing Approach 17:06 What is a Unique Selling Proposition? 17:26 Filtering Out People as They Move Through the Sales Funnel 18:40 Sell to Your Audience Type of Content 19:39 What Does Magnetising Through Message Embodiment Mean? 22:20 Positioning Your Brand as an Authority 25:02 The Difference Between Content and Messaging 26:50 How can Attracting Premium Clients Help with Branded Search 28:16 Passing the Baton: Fabi Paolini to Jason Cercone This episode was recorded live on video March 21st 2023 Recorded live at Kalicube Tuesdays (Digital Marketing Livestream Event Series). Watch the video now >>
Fabi Paolini talks with Jason Barnard about how to attract more ready-to-invest clients. Fabi Paolini is an accomplished brand strategist who helps coaches, consultants and professionals evolve and create compelling brands that look, sound and feel as authentic as possible. With her skillful guidance and expertise, they can effectively position themselves as premium brands that can attract investment-ready clients with a strong presence and compelling messaging. To attract premium customers, you must first understand your target audience and be a trusted provider of answers to their desires. It is beneficial to focus more on 'gain' marketing, which aims to build relationships, rather than 'pain' marketing, which only addresses the emotional aspects of their problems. There is also a key difference between content and messaging, which is knowing your audience. You can also build a loyal and engaged customer base by using content and messaging to appeal to potential customers and position yourself as an authority. In this exciting episode, Fabi Paolini discusses insightful nuggets for attracting premium clients. Fabi shares who her premium clients are and that you need to identify your own premium clients. Connecting with those who are actively seeking solutions is also a useful way to generate more engagement. Using pre-sell offers and different types of content is also important to attract attention and build relationships. Creating a unique selling proposition to stand out from the competition and filtering out unqualified prospects as they move through the sales funnel are essential steps. As always, the show ends with passing the baton…Fabi wonderfully passes the virtual baton to next week's fantastic guest, Jason Cercone. What you'll learn from Fabi Paolini 00:00 Fabi Paolini and Jason Barnard 01:01 Fabi Paolini's Brand SERP and Knowledge Panel 02:45 Done for You Knowledge Panel Service by Kalicube 03:14 Where Do You Start When Trying to Attract Premium Clients? 03:32 Fabi Paolini's Definition of a Premium Client 05:45 The Importance of Communicating with Your Audience Through Your Content 07:16 Focus More on Gain Marketing and Less on Pain Marketing 08:32 Talk to People Who are Actively Looking for Solutions 13:47 Pre-Selling Offers Before You Pitch 14:14 Contents to Build Your Business 14:25 Grow Your Audience Type of Content 14:34 Nurture Your Audience Type of Content 14:55 People's Messaging Problem for Their Business 16:00 Stand Where the Audience is Looking Marketing Approach 17:06 What is a Unique Selling Proposition? 17:26 Filtering Out People as They Move Through the Sales Funnel 18:40 Sell to Your Audience Type of Content 19:39 What Does Magnetising Through Message Embodiment Mean? 22:20 Positioning Your Brand as an Authority 25:02 The Difference Between Content and Messaging 26:50 How can Attracting Premium Clients Help with Branded Search 28:16 Passing the Baton: Fabi Paolini to Jason Cercone This episode was recorded live on video March 21st 2023 Recorded live at Kalicube Tuesdays (Digital Marketing Livestream Event Series). Watch the video now >>
Join Lance Dacy and Brian Milner as they discuss the use of metrics in an Agile environment to ensure optimal performance without taking things in the wrong direction. Overview In this episode of the Agile Mentors podcast, Lance Dacy joins Brian to delve into the intricacies of utilizing metrics in software development to ensure optimal performance while avoiding incentivizing adverse behaviors. Listen in as he walks us through the three tiers of metrics that are crucial for Agile teams to consider in order to stay on course. He’ll share the tools required to gain a holistic understanding of an individual's performance and how leadership styles and stakeholders influence team-level metrics. Plus, a look at the common challenges that teams may encounter during their Agile adoption journey and how to overcome them. Listen now to discover: [01:18] - Lance Dacy is on the show to discuss metrics. [02:09] - Brian asks, are there ‘good’ ways to track performance? [02:32] - Lance shares why Agile doesn’t really lend itself to tracking performance. [03:57] - How to handle performance reviews. [04:32] - Lance shares the best way to measure individual performance. [06:40] - Measuring team contribution vs. standalone rockstar. [07:48] - What Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland say about the completeness of the Scrum Framework and why having a superhero on your team is bad. [09:45] - Lance shares the 3 tiers of metrics to measure when working as an Agile team to be sure their team is going in the right direction. [11:09] - Using tangible business-level metrics such as time to market for products, NPS, and support call volume to evaluate performance. [12:20] - How metrics, such as the number of work items completed per month, and cycle time, can be used to evaluate performance at a product level in an Agile environment. [14:10] - Lance shares standard metrics such as velocity, backlog churn, and work-in-process that can be used to evaluate things at the team level. [14:45] - Brian shares the importance of having a broader perspective to avoid having a distorted view of performance. [16:53] - How using tools such as Ishikawa (fishbone) diagrams can help you identify the root cause of the problem instead of the apparent cause. [17:22] - Individual velocity and other big metrics to avoid. [19:02] - How the balanced scorecard can help managers use ALL the information available to develop a comprehensive understanding of an individual's performance. [19:25] - The detrimental effects of using the wrong metrics to evaluate an individual's contribution. [21:29] - Brian shares the story of how a manager's bug squashing endeavor led to incentivizing the wrong behavior [22:31] - Lance references Stephen Denning's statement and reminds us that assumption testing is what developers do every day. [24:00] - Referencing the State of Agile Report statistics on what's stalling your transformation to Agile. [25:15] - Lance shares a behind-the-scenes look at how team-level metrics are affected by leadership styles and stakeholders. [27:05] - Lance shares the spreadsheet he's been using to track data for a Scrum team for over 5 years to understand why the team is not predictable and what they can do to improve. [31:38] - Got metrics management questions? Reach out to Lance. [31:46] - Why it’s imperative that you think of software development as R&D rather than manufacturing to arrive at the right metrics measurements. [33:26] Continue the conversation in The Agile Mentors Community. References and resources mentioned in the show: Join the More than 24k People Who've Trained to Succeed With Mountain Goat Software Mountain Goat Software Certified Scrum and Agile Training Schedule #30: How to Get the Best Out of the New Year with Lance Dacy #31: Starting Strong: Tips for Successfully Starting with a New Organization with Julie Chickering State of Agile Report HBR's Embrace Of Agile The Agile Mentors Community Additional metrics resources mentioned by Lance Agile Metrics Business outcomes, product group metrics, unit metrics) KPI/OKR (Business Outcomes) Time to market, NPS, Support Call Volume, Revenue, Active Account, New Customer Onboarding Time, Regulatory Violations) Product Group Metrics Work items completed per unit of time (quarterly) % of work in active state vs. wait state Cycle time of work times (idea to done) Predictability (% of work items that reach ready when planned) Unit metrics Velocity, backlog churn, work in process, team stability Metrics Spreadsheet Team Size Tracking the size of our cross-functional team (typically Dev and QA), allows us to pair that number with velocity to play “what-if” scenarios in the future. Whether you count half of a person if shared, or whole, keeping it consistent throughout your tracking is what is important. Most teams simply count the number of developers and testers. Team Days Tracking the iteration length is also helpful in understanding a team’s performance. If the team has a 2 week sprint, then usually that is 9 development days of actual work. The 10th day is set aside for sprint review, retrospective, and planning. Committed Tracking what the team committed to completing within a sprint is crucial to understanding their predictability. The are the most uneducated at the beginning of the sprint and tracking what they think they can complete helps us in long term planning. Completed Tracking what the team completed is actually just tracking velocity above, but comparing it what they committed helps us understand their predictability index. Predictability Index (Pi) Software development is complex, risky, and uncertain. A skill that is sought after in this type of environment is predictability. The better we are at understanding what we can accomplish, then finishing what we said we would accomplish builds trust with our management team and customers. If we aren’t very good, tracking this metric often helps us get back to good by committing to less or more depending on our index. Example: Completed Items / Committed Items = Predictability Index (Pi) 25 Story Points / 20 Story Points = 125% 20 Story Points / 25 Story Points = 80% Just because a team has a high Pi, does not mean they are good at predictability. Don’t let high and low numbers fool you, focus on the variance from 100% instead of the actual number. An arbitrary number to shoot for is +/- 15% Pi (85% or 115%). Story Points / Per Day (SPD) Story points per day is just that, tracking how many story points per day of the sprint did we complete (Completed / Team Days). Story Points / Per Day / Per Person (SP/PD/PP) This perhaps is the most useful metric to capture throughout the process. Most of our teams do not have the luxury of maintaining a consistent size or make-up. Inevitably over the course of a few months, the team make-up will change. Once the teams change, velocity has to be reset. In addition, we may actually change our sprint duration over a long period of time (don’t change it each sprint). Once we change sprint lengths, it can jeopardize our pure metrics, velocity has to be reset. However, over all of our teams in a product, if we can capture the SP/PD/PP that our teams complete on average, we can begin to play “what-if” scenarios in long- term planning. Example: Completed / (Team Size * Sprint Days) 24 / (4 * 9) = 0.67 You can then average that number over 4-6 sprints or even the year. Defects While we understand that we won’t ever likely have a zero defect product, it is useful to track how many defects our teams are creating over time. There are usually 2 types of defects, internal and external. Internal Our definition of done should at minimum include that testing is taking place during the sprint with the idea that we would not allow a story to be called DONE if it had remaining defects. As such, an internal defect are the ones that were created while working on a backlog item in the sprint, that we have fixed before calling the item DONE. External External defects are those that have “escaped” our development process and were not discovered during our testing. In a sense, our customer discovered the defect and the work item will become a new backlog item for a sprint. Warranty We should strive to have the warranty concept built into our process. If you bought a car yesterday and the radio fell out, you could take it back and they would fix it fairly quickly. Our customers deserve the same service. Don’t manage a defect backlog, get used to fixing escaped defects immediately, while they are fresh on your mind (right after a sprint). It doesn’t take a long time to fix defects, it takes a long time to find them once identified by a customer. Defects per Story Point Tracking defects per story point help to understand velocity a little better. If you have a team that has drastically increased its velocity, have the defects have increased along with it? Defects per story point help us understand the relationship between a velocity and defects created. Want to get involved? This show is designed for you, and we’d love your input. Enjoyed what you heard today? It would be great if you left a rating and a review. It really helps, and we read every single one. Got an agile subject you’d like us to discuss or a question that needs an answer? Share your thoughts with us at podcast@mountaingoatsoftware.com This episode’s presenters are: Brian Milner is SVP of coaching and training at Mountain Goat Software. He’s passionate about making a difference in people’s day-to-day work, influenced by his own experience of transitioning to Scrum and seeing improvements in work/life balance, honesty, respect, and the quality of work. Lance Dacy, known as Big Agile, is a dynamic, experienced management and technical professional with the proven ability to energize teams, plan with vision, and establish results in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. He is a Certified Scrum Trainer® with the Scrum Alliance and has trained and coached many successful Scrum implementations from Fortune 20 companies to small start-ups since 2011. You can find out how to attend one of Lance’s classes with Mountain Goat Software here.
Join Lance Dacy and Brian Milner as they discuss the use of metrics in an Agile environment to ensure optimal performance without taking things in the wrong direction. Overview In this episode of the Agile Mentors podcast, Lance Dacy joins Brian to delve into the intricacies of utilizing metrics in software development to ensure optimal performance while avoiding incentivizing adverse behaviors. Listen in as he walks us through the three tiers of metrics that are crucial for Agile teams to consider in order to stay on course. He’ll share the tools required to gain a holistic understanding of an individual's performance and how leadership styles and stakeholders influence team-level metrics. Plus, a look at the common challenges that teams may encounter during their Agile adoption journey and how to overcome them. Listen now to discover: [01:18] - Lance Dacy is on the show to discuss metrics. [02:09] - Brian asks, are there ‘good’ ways to track performance? [02:32] - Lance shares why Agile doesn’t really lend itself to tracking performance. [03:57] - How to handle performance reviews. [04:32] - Lance shares the best way to measure individual performance. [06:40] - Measuring team contribution vs. standalone rockstar. [07:48] - What Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland say about the completeness of the Scrum Framework and why having a superhero on your team is bad. [09:45] - Lance shares the 3 tiers of metrics to measure when working as an Agile team to be sure their team is going in the right direction. [11:09] - Using tangible business-level metrics such as time to market for products, NPS, and support call volume to evaluate performance. [12:20] - How metrics, such as the number of work items completed per month, and cycle time, can be used to evaluate performance at a product level in an Agile environment. [14:10] - Lance shares standard metrics such as velocity, backlog churn, and work-in-process that can be used to evaluate things at the team level. [14:45] - Brian shares the importance of having a broader perspective to avoid having a distorted view of performance. [16:53] - How using tools such as Ishikawa (fishbone) diagrams can help you identify the root cause of the problem instead of the apparent cause. [17:22] - Individual velocity and other big metrics to avoid. [19:02] - How the balanced scorecard can help managers use ALL the information available to develop a comprehensive understanding of an individual's performance. [19:25] - The detrimental effects of using the wrong metrics to evaluate an individual's contribution. [21:29] - Brian shares the story of how a manager's bug squashing endeavor led to incentivizing the wrong behavior [22:31] - Lance references Stephen Denning's statement and reminds us that assumption testing is what developers do every day. [24:00] - Referencing the State of Agile Report statistics on what's stalling your transformation to Agile. [25:15] - Lance shares a behind-the-scenes look at how team-level metrics are affected by leadership styles and stakeholders. [27:05] - Lance shares the spreadsheet he's been using to track data for a Scrum team for over 5 years to understand why the team is not predictable and what they can do to improve. [31:38] - Got metrics management questions? Reach out to Lance. [31:46] - Why it’s imperative that you think of software development as R&D rather than manufacturing to arrive at the right metrics measurements. [33:26] Continue the conversation in The Agile Mentors Community. References and resources mentioned in the show: Join the More than 24k People Who've Trained to Succeed With Mountain Goat Software Mountain Goat Software Certified Scrum and Agile Training Schedule #30: How to Get the Best Out of the New Year with Lance Dacy #31: Starting Strong: Tips for Successfully Starting with a New Organization with Julie Chickering State of Agile Report HBR's Embrace Of Agile The Agile Mentors Community Additional metrics resources mentioned by Lance Agile Metrics Business outcomes, product group metrics, unit metrics) KPI/OKR (Business Outcomes) Time to market, NPS, Support Call Volume, Revenue, Active Account, New Customer Onboarding Time, Regulatory Violations) Product Group Metrics Work items completed per unit of time (quarterly) % of work in active state vs. wait state Cycle time of work times (idea to done) Predictability (% of work items that reach ready when planned) Unit metrics Velocity, backlog churn, work in process, team stability Metrics Spreadsheet Team Size Tracking the size of our cross-functional team (typically Dev and QA), allows us to pair that number with velocity to play “what-if” scenarios in the future. Whether you count half of a person if shared, or whole, keeping it consistent throughout your tracking is what is important. Most teams simply count the number of developers and testers. Team Days Tracking the iteration length is also helpful in understanding a team’s performance. If the team has a 2 week sprint, then usually that is 9 development days of actual work. The 10th day is set aside for sprint review, retrospective, and planning. Committed Tracking what the team committed to completing within a sprint is crucial to understanding their predictability. The are the most uneducated at the beginning of the sprint and tracking what they think they can complete helps us in long term planning. Completed Tracking what the team completed is actually just tracking velocity above, but comparing it what they committed helps us understand their predictability index. Predictability Index (Pi) Software development is complex, risky, and uncertain. A skill that is sought after in this type of environment is predictability. The better we are at understanding what we can accomplish, then finishing what we said we would accomplish builds trust with our management team and customers. If we aren’t very good, tracking this metric often helps us get back to good by committing to less or more depending on our index. Example: Completed Items / Committed Items = Predictability Index (Pi) 25 Story Points / 20 Story Points = 125% 20 Story Points / 25 Story Points = 80% Just because a team has a high Pi, does not mean they are good at predictability. Don’t let high and low numbers fool you, focus on the variance from 100% instead of the actual number. An arbitrary number to shoot for is +/- 15% Pi (85% or 115%). Story Points / Per Day (SPD) Story points per day is just that, tracking how many story points per day of the sprint did we complete (Completed / Team Days). Story Points / Per Day / Per Person (SP/PD/PP) This perhaps is the most useful metric to capture throughout the process. Most of our teams do not have the luxury of maintaining a consistent size or make-up. Inevitably over the course of a few months, the team make-up will change. Once the teams change, velocity has to be reset. In addition, we may actually change our sprint duration over a long period of time (don’t change it each sprint). Once we change sprint lengths, it can jeopardize our pure metrics, velocity has to be reset. However, over all of our teams in a product, if we can capture the SP/PD/PP that our teams complete on average, we can begin to play “what-if” scenarios in long- term planning. Example: Completed / (Team Size * Sprint Days) 24 / (4 * 9) = 0.67 You can then average that number over 4-6 sprints or even the year. Defects While we understand that we won’t ever likely have a zero defect product, it is useful to track how many defects our teams are creating over time. There are usually 2 types of defects, internal and external. Internal Our definition of done should at minimum include that testing is taking place during the sprint with the idea that we would not allow a story to be called DONE if it had remaining defects. As such, an internal defect are the ones that were created while working on a backlog item in the sprint, that we have fixed before calling the item DONE. External External defects are those that have “escaped” our development process and were not discovered during our testing. In a sense, our customer discovered the defect and the work item will become a new backlog item for a sprint. Warranty We should strive to have the warranty concept built into our process. If you bought a car yesterday and the radio fell out, you could take it back and they would fix it fairly quickly. Our customers deserve the same service. Don’t manage a defect backlog, get used to fixing escaped defects immediately, while they are fresh on your mind (right after a sprint). It doesn’t take a long time to fix defects, it takes a long time to find them once identified by a customer. Defects per Story Point Tracking defects per story point help to understand velocity a little better. If you have a team that has drastically increased its velocity, have the defects have increased along with it? Defects per story point help us understand the relationship between a velocity and defects created. Want to get involved? This show is designed for you, and we’d love your input. Enjoyed what you heard today? It would be great if you left a rating and a review. It really helps, and we read every single one. Got an agile subject you’d like us to discuss or a question that needs an answer? Share your thoughts with us at podcast@mountaingoatsoftware.com This episode’s presenters are: Brian Milner is SVP of coaching and training at Mountain Goat Software. He’s passionate about making a difference in people’s day-to-day work, influenced by his own experience of transitioning to Scrum and seeing improvements in work/life balance, honesty, respect, and the quality of work. Lance Dacy, known as Big Agile, is a dynamic, experienced management and technical professional with the proven ability to energize teams, plan with vision, and establish results in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. He is a Certified Scrum Trainer® with the Scrum Alliance and has trained and coached many successful Scrum implementations from Fortune 20 companies to small start-ups since 2011. You can find out how to attend one of Lance’s classes with Mountain Goat Software here.
Have you ever wondered what the secret to a long and healthy life is? Could it be the food we eat? Studying the areas of the world where people live exceptionally long lives, known as the Blue Zones, Dan Buettner may have found the answer.Dan Buettner is a National Geographic Fellow and best-selling author who recently gave a keynote at the Global Wellness Summit in Tel Aviv in Tel Aviv, Israel. Dan has dedicated his life to understanding the world's healthiest cultures. He famously identified five regions, which he has dubbed the Blue Zones, where people live the longest and healthiest lives.In addition to his books, Blue Zones: 9 Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who've Lived the Longest, Blue Zones Solution, and Blue Zones of Happiness, Dan's newest book Blue Zone American Kitchen: 100 Recipes to Live to 100 was released on December 6th, 2022. In it, he shares recipes from the Blue Zones, focusing on plant-based dishes that are both inexpensive and easy to make while passing the American-palate taste test.Food plays a critical role in longevity. Much of the life expectancy lost in the average American is due to eating processed, meaty, and cheesy foods — the kinds of foods you don't typically see in Blue Zones. So how can we take this knowledge into our own kitchen? One quick fix Dan suggests is substituting beans for more unhealthy sources of protein and adding spices and herbs to make vegetables more palatable. Or look at some of the incredible recipes in Blue Zone American Kitchen and you'll wonder why you ever thought healthy food was unappetizing in the first place.The secrets of longevity that we can learn from Blue Zones extend far beyond food. Dan speaks of a concept known as the “grandmother effect” to live a longer and better life. This effect is seen not only in human populations but also in animal populations, where a grandparent remains in the immediate ‘pod'. Studies have shown that children who live in a home with a grandparent have lower rates of disease and mortality and can sometimes do better in school. It is a common practice in Blue Zones to keep aging parents in the home, rather than putting them in a retirement home. The wisdom and knowledge of grandparents can be very beneficial to the family and have been linked to a longer life expectancy in children. Harnessing their resilience and childcare benefits, as well as keeping the food traditions alive, grandparents can truly have a positive effect on the family and the generations to come.Another key to a long and healthy life beyond food is the importance of friendship in the workplace. According to recent research, having a best friend at work was the biggest determinant of whether or not someone enjoyed their job and was productive. This is why Blue Zone workplaces encourage employees to form non-commercial connections with each other, such as sponsor lunches, happy hours, and even walks. It is important to remember that friends can have a powerful influence on our lives and habits and that it is beneficial to have a variety of friends in our social circle. Having a vegetarian or vegan friend can also teach us how to make delicious plant-based food, which can help us lead a healthier lifestyle. All of this underscores the importance of forming meaningful relationships with the people around us and the positive impact they can have on our lives.It's no secret that being unhealthy can lead to a variety of diseases and illnesses, including dementia. Recent research has revealed a shocking statistic – since 1970, the rate of obesity in America has increased from 15% to 43%, while the dementia rate for older people has gone from 10% to 50%. This means that if you are 85 years old, there is a 50% chance that you are either suffering from dementia or on the road to developing it. The statistics are particularly dire for women, as the rate of dementia is...
The Pope and his teachings are an essential part of the Catholic Faith. In this episode we dive into the rich complexities of how these directives are formed. Specifically, we focus on the modern papacy and how new scientific issues get sorted out, in this era of demanding answers instantly. Episode TimeLine:00:00 Official Teachings from the Vatican – How the Sausage Gets Made01:20 Why are some statements from Pope implemented immediately and some ignored?03:02 Passionately Learning More Jesus Christ05:12 What teachings the Pope are NOT allowed present09:37 Pope Francis running into the rules of the way the Pope can Teach11:45 Teachings from the Pope on Participating in Capitalism 15:32 The Hideous Problem of the Modern Economy17:42 New Issues of Society Requiring Answers Today and Now22:02 Popes using New Technological Knowledge but Not Contradicting Papal Tradition 24:12 People Who are Ready to Die – Not Suicide, but Naturally The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church.Seek Peace. Be Open to God and Love. Learn from Your Sufferings. Thank you for listening.FatherAndJoe@gmail.comAlso you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe Catholic, Church, God, Life, Jesus, Benedictine Monk, Father Boniface Hicks, Joe Rockey, Relationships, Family, Love, Pope Francis, Papacy, Pope, Vatican, Rome, Abortion, Cloning, Stem Cells, Evil, Absolute, #Catholic #Church #God #Life #Jesus #BenedictineMonk #FatherBonifaceHicks #JoeRockey #Relationships #Family #Love #PopeFRANCIS #Papacy #Pope #Vatican #Rome #Abortion #Cloning #StemCells #Evil #Absolute
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Parker J. Palmer is a writer, teacher, and activist. Founder and Senior Partner Emeritus of the Center for Courage & Renewal, he has written ten books, including the bestselling Let Your Life Speak, The Courage to Teach, A Hidden Wholeness, Healing the Heart of Democracy, and On the Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity and Getting Old. He holds a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of California, Berkeley, and thirteen honorary doctorates. In 1998, The Leadership Project, a national survey of ten thousand educators, named Palmer as one of the thirty “most influential senior leaders” in higher education and one of the ten key “agenda-setters” of the past decade. Since 2002, the Accrediting Commission for Graduate Medical Education has given annual Parker J. Palmer “Courage to Teach” and “Courage to Lead” Awards to directors of exemplary medical residency programs around the U.S. In 2010, Palmer received the William Rainey Harper Award, whose previous recipients include Margaret Mead, Elie Wiesel, and Paolo Freire. In 2011, the Utne Reader named him one of 25 Visionaries on its annual list of “People Who are Changing the World.” To learn more about Parker and his latest project, The Growing Edge, please visit newcomerpalmer.comIn this part one episode we explore: Some of Parker's personal story including challenges and adversities he has faced and how these have shaped his lifeWhat wholeness is and the courage it takes live an undivided lifeParker's insights about writing, speaking, and connecting with an audienceLessons Parker has learned about finding courage and working with fearThe power of reframing situations and circumstances one facesHow to listen deeplyFinding one's vocation in lifeHow to create conditions that foster courage in others And more!For Joshua's upcoming events and classes please visit joshuasteinfeldt.com Please rate the show on iTunes and let us know what you think!For show notes and more visit www.joshuasteinfeldt.com/podcastThanks for listening!Support the show
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“Walking is the only way proven to stave off cognitive decline - it works. Exercise, from a public health perspective, is an unmitigated failure. The world's longest-lived people live in environments that nudge them into more movement.”We are huge fans! This is our second episode with the amazing Dan Buettner, who's new book on the lost American diet, The Blue Zones American Diet, is out today.Dan's extensive research on the healthiest and happiest living people on the planet is fascinating, we have personally taken a lot from it and if you are familiar with any of our online health and lifestyle courses (available on our app, Healthy Living) you will hear us quote him a lot!Dan is an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, award-winning journalist and producer, and New York Times bestselling author. He discovered the five places in the world – dubbed blue zones hotspots – where people live the longest, healthiest lives. His articles about these places in The New York Times Magazine and National Geographic are two of the most popular for both publications.Buettner now works in partnership with municipal governments, large employers, and health insurance companies to implement Blue Zones Projects in communities, workplaces, and universities. Blue Zones Projects are well-being initiatives that apply lessons from the Blue Zones to entire communities by focusing on changes to the local environment, public policy, and social networks. The program has dramatically improved the health of more than 5 million Americans to date.His books, The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who've Lived the Longest, Thrive: Finding Happiness the Blue Zones Way, The Blue Zones Solution: Eating and Living Like the World's Healthiest People, and The Blue Zones of Happiness were all national bestsellers. His new book The Blue Zones Kitchen: 100 recipes for living to 100 is a New York Times Best Seller and fuses scientific reporting, National Geographic photography and 100 recipes that may help you live to 100.Buettner has appeared on The Today Show, Oprah, NBC Nightly News, and Good Morning America, and has keynoted speeches at TEDMED, Bill Clinton's Health Matters Initiative, and Google Zeitgeist. His speech in January 2018 at the World Economic Forum in Davos was chosen as “one of the best of Davos.”Another brilliant episode! Enjoy!Lots of love,Sara & Dave xTo find out more about Dan and his work, check out: https://www.bluezones.com/This episode is sponsored by Vivobarefoot Footwear. Vivobarefoot Footwear have given our listenders an exclusive 20% discount when you enter the code HAPPYPEAR20 Genuinely these are the only shoes you will see Dave & Steve wearing!Produced by Sean Cahill and Sara Fawsitt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our bodies are our conduits for experiencing this life. It makes sense that caring for them from a place of love is a worthy investment for us. Self care is part of wholehearted living for both our body and our soul. Sometimes, when people talk about self care, they mention expensive hair products and elaborate pedicures. At Find the Magic, we are big fans of the kind of soul filling self care that is more about true fulfillment (think meditation, time with God, feeding our intellect, etc.). So, when it comes to our bodies, it makes sense that we like the idea of going beyond image based self care and going deeper into truly nourishing our body with foods and love. In this episode, Ali Essig, a plant-based holistic nutritionist and educator, gives us lots of priceless information on how vegetables and fruit are a beautiful, accessible form of self care. She gives practical tips on how to incorporate more of these life improving ingredients into our family's eating habits in a really simple and reachable way. You can find more from Ali at www.Plantwhys.com and on instagram @plantwhys She offers a $37 mini course and our listeners can get 20% off with the code: EATFORLONGEVITY RELATED EPISODES French Kids Eat Everything (and So Can Yours!) HOW TO Eat With Intuition Making Dinner Meaningful and Uncomplicated With Claire Tansey BOOKS AND LINKS WE MENTIONED The Blue Zones: 9 Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest // Dan Buettner EPISODE SPONSORS: Chamonix Skincare This amazing skincare line is clean, comfortable, and produces wonderful results. What makes them different from other skincare product lines? They use no mineral oil, petroleum by-products, pharmaceutical preservatives, coloring agents or other harmful ingredients commonly found in skin care products, and they never test on animals. They use only pure ingredients, including a variety of potent antioxidants, in synergistic combinations that reinforce the positive skin care effects of each ingredient. Their anti-aging skin care products, developed by a pharmacist, are proven to work, and are endorsed by numerous physicians. Visit them at https://betterskintoday.com and try their money back guarantee:) Organifi This weeks sponsor Organifi is loved here at Find the Magic for their whole food based supplements for that extra boost when your daily diet isn't up to speed! Felica loves mixing their “GLOW” collagen raspberry lemonade with their “Red Juice” for an energizing summer drink. Head to organifi.com/findthemagic for 20% off your entire order!” Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Review of the week from kkaian: FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO BE A BETTER PARENT I look forward to this podcast every week. (and honestly wish it was more like a daily thing!) [They] are warm and welcoming. They really inspire me to be a better, more thoughtful mother. And they have helped me figure out how to ease a lot of the stress and overwhelm that can come with being a stay at home mom. I have listened and relistened to every episode. I truly feel like this podcast is a gift! So Grateful for all the life changing wisdom and ideas they share. Thank you!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findthemagic/support
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