Podcast appearances and mentions of Peter Jenkins

In this episode of the Saltwater Edge Podcast, host Peter Jenkins sits down with Captain Brian Kelly, a New England light tackle and fly fishing guide with deep knowledge of Cape Cod and Massachusetts Bay. Brian shares his journey from Montana guide school to full-time guiding on his Parker 18', and gives a tactical breakdown of fishing around bunker schools—from identifying bait behavior to deploying the right gear. We talk seasonal shifts, bait dynamics, and how to approach stripers, albies, and bluefin with the right presentation—whether you're throwing a soft plastic, flutter spoon, or a bunker-matching fly. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: Brian's path from Montana guide school to Massachusetts waters 01:30 – Lessons from senior guides on building a sustainable guiding career 03:30 – Off-season travel: Cuba, steelhead, and trout across the northeast 04:45 – South vs. North Cape Cod: tides, temperature, and strategy 07:00 – How bait and water temp influence striper migration 08:30 – Cape Cod Canal as a funnel for biomass movement 10:30 – Bait breakdown: River herring vs. bunker behavior 12:45 – How fish stage, rest, and digest in warm backwaters 14:50 – What drives bait movement: estuary dynamics and spring conditions 16:00 – Squid and peanut bunker: underrated keys to early and late season bites 18:00 – When tuna show up: dabbling in the bluefin game 20:10 – 2022: A season defined by stable bunker, predators, and insane biomass 22:30 – What triggers the fall run: tides, temp drops, and migration instinct 24:30 – How bunker behave in different parts of a bay system 26:30 – Identifying “happy” vs. “stressed” bait to pick your tactics 28:00 – Lure tactics: soft plastics, paddletails, docks, and retrieves that work 33:00 – Magic swimmers, Sluggos, and when to slow it all down 37:30 – Locating bunker: ledges, mooring fields, side scan, and sonar tips 43:00 – Flutter spoons: setup, depth, retrieve, and boat positioning 47:00 – Leader, knot, and rod recommendations for spoon fishing 48:30 – Fly fishing bunker schools: presentation, lines, and setting up drifts 53:00 – Why fishing structure can be better than targeting chaos 55:00 – Dredging with sinking lines vs. casting to active fish 57:00 – Teasing, bait-and-switch, and fly rod practicality in deep water 59:00 – Lessons from clients and staying sharp as a guide  Book a trip with Capt. Brian Kelly   Shop bunker-focused tackle and fly gear at SaltwaterEdge.com  

“Even if you don't have the resources or time for a six-month trek, start where you are, with what you have. Every step outside is a step toward a life more fulfilled.”   Facebook   Twitter   Instagram Love the show? Subscribe,  rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter  HERE I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here:  rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com   How stuffing food into trash bags and hiking in tennis shoes planted the seed for a life of adventure. What Happened: Growing up, my family loved our little camping trips, and on one of them, my brothers and I convinced our parents to let us hike part of the Appalachian Trail overnight. (Big mistake — at least for our muscles.) We were wildly unprepared: sneakers from Kmart, trash bags over our shoulders instead of proper packs, and enough sore muscles to last a lifetime. I thought I was dying — but deep down, something lit up inside me. Even though every bone in my body hurt (and we ate an entire cooler of food afterward like ravenous raccoons), that night planted a seed. Over the years, I kept going back. Again and again. And that love for adventure grew into a walk across the entire Appalachian Trail… and eventually into fundraising hikes, family treks, bestselling books, and even TEDx talks. Not bad for a kid with a trash bag and a dream, right? Principle: Sometimes, the thing that feels the hardest at the beginning — the thing you think you're the worst at — is actually pointing straight at your biggest passion. Adventure (and success) doesn't start with the perfect gear, the perfect timing, or even knowing what you're doing. It starts by taking that messy, imperfect first step. And when you lean into it — not run away because it's hard — it can completely change your life. Transition: Most people think they have to have it all figured out before they start — the perfect trail shoes, the best plan, the ideal conditions. But waiting until you're "ready" is just another way of letting your dreams collect dust. If you've been feeling stuck, thinking you can't "start until" you have everything lined up… you're holding yourself back from the adventure that could change everything. That's why: That's why in this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast, we sat down with Jeff Alt to dig deep into how those messy, unglamorous first steps can transform into a life filled with meaning, impact, and unforgettable stories. You'll hear how Jeff turned a painful first hike into a movement, and why you don't need perfect gear, perfect conditions, or perfect timing to build an extraordinary adventure life. Call to Action (PAS framework in one sentence): If you're tired of feeling stuck, waiting for the “right” time to start your dream adventure (pain), and you're sick of watching opportunities pass you by while you hesitate (agitate), listen to this episode now and discover why the imperfect first step is the one that matters most (solution). Show Notes  If you could give one piece of advice to someone who's hesitant to get started, whether it's solo hiking or taking their family on hikes, long distance treks, what would you tell 'em?  Partner up with somebody who's done it. Or, if you've never been hiking you know, there, there's lots of outdoor clubs online clubs and they're, they're based in every city USA. Join that group, go to that talk at the outfitter. You know, a lot of your fears will be overcome just by hearing. "Oh. That's how you do that. Oh, you have to filter the water before you drink it."  And then if you're still like, I'm afraid to do this alone. Well, they say you shouldn't. Technically, go out backpacking alone anyway, right? So Go with a seasoned person for a night or two and mm-hmm. And learn the basics before you head off with your own family.   Do you have a favorite book?   Yes. Peter Jenkins, a Walk Across America  What about your favorite piece of outdoor gear? Under a hundred dollars?   Sea to Summit Air pillow.       

In this podcast episode, Peter Jenkins, owner of the Saltwater Edge, hosts Ralph Craft from Crafty One Customs. Ralph shares his journey into fishing and rod building, the challenges and intricacies of creating custom fishing rods, and the importance of conservation and sustainable fishing practices. The discussion extends to community involvement, including efforts to support pediatric cancer patients and other charitable activities. The episode also delves into the controversial topic of offshore wind development and its potential impacts on the environment and local fishing communities. Ralph emphasizes the importance of small businesses and the value of local expertise in enhancing the fishing experience. Crafty One Customs 00:00 Introduction to the Saltwater Edge Podcast 00:33 Meet Ralph Craft: The Master Rod Builder 02:07 Ralph's Fishing Journey and Passion 03:41 The Beauty and Challenges of Rhode Island Fishing 05:34 Conservation Efforts and Sustainable Fishing 11:20 The Importance of Small Businesses in the Fishing Community 22:12 Rod Building Techniques and Innovations 32:09 Strategy Before Tactics in Fishing 32:45 The Importance of Hook Sharpeners 33:07 Choosing the Right Rod and Reel 34:35 Challenges in Custom Rod Building 38:00 Community Involvement and Charity Work 42:29 Concerns About Offshore Wind Farms 54:33 Fishing Gear Recommendations 01:02:18 Final Thoughts and Business Promotion

Bonefishing is one of the most thrilling saltwater experiences an angler can have, and planning a DIY trip adds an extra layer of challenge and reward. Whether you're heading to the Bahamas, Belize, or Mexico, a self-guided flats fishing adventure requires careful planning and a strategic approach. In this guide, based on insights from seasoned DIY angler Ross Kessler, we'll cover everything you need to know to execute a successful DIY bonefish trip—from planning and tides to gear and tactics. For many anglers, DIY bonefishing is the ultimate test of skill and preparation. Instead of relying on a guide, you take full responsibility for finding fish, choosing the right fly, and executing the perfect cast. It's an adventure that requires patience, observation, and a bit of trial and error. Show notes: In this episode of the Saltwater Edge podcast, host Peter Jenkins talks with Ross Kessler, a seasoned DIY bonefish angler with about 20 years of experience. They discuss various tackle tactics, key observations, and best practices for DIY inshore fishing trips, diving deep into fisheries management, conservation, and specific destinations. Ross shares invaluable tips on trip planning, including the importance of tides, preparation, logistics, gear, and the significance of short-game casting, among other insights. They also touch on the role and benefits of hiring local guides to enhance the fishing experience. The episode is packed with practical advice for passionate anglers looking to embark on their own DIY fishing adventures. 00:00 Introduction to the Saltwater Edge Podcast 00:35 Guest Introduction: Ross Kessler 01:06 The Appeal of DIY Fishing 02:50 Planning Your DIY Fishing Trip 05:18 Tides and Timing 10:57 Packing and Preparation 14:24 Navigating and Accessing Fishing Spots 26:30 Essential Gear for Solo Fishing 26:45 Staying Hydrated and Cool 28:37 Clothing and Sun Protection 29:10 Fishing Gear Essentials 31:23 Fly Selection and Techniques 33:49 The Importance of Local Guides 36:24 Casting Techniques and Tips 42:39 Fly Recommendations for DIY Trips 49:31 Conservation and Ethical Fishing 51:13 Final Thoughts and Farewell

The Saltwater Edge Podcast recently welcomed a special guest, Dr. Aaron Adams—an esteemed marine scientist, author, and avid angler with over 35 years of experience in fish ecology and conservation. As the Director of Science and Conservation at Bonefish Tarpon Trust, Dr. Adams bridges the gap between complex scientific research and practical fishing advice, making him the perfect voice for anglers eager to deepen their understanding of saltwater habitats. Insights From Dr. Adams Growing up near the Chesapeake Bay, Dr. Adams witnessed firsthand the impact of ecosystem decline. This early exposure ignited his lifelong dedication to fish conservation and ecological research. His books and work emphasize the importance of habitat-focused angling, flipping the traditional script of “chasing fish” by encouraging anglers to start by studying the environment first. Books Mentioned in the Podcast During the conversation, host Peter Jenkins referenced several of Dr. Adams' works that have become essential reading for anglers seeking to level up their fishing game: Fisherman's Coast A foundational guide that introduces the importance of understanding habitat when fishing, covering everything from coastal ecosystems to tidal influences. Saltwater Prey This book dives deeper into the behaviors of prey species and how anglers can match the patterns to outsmart game fish. The Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing for Coastal Gamefish Expanding on Fisherman's Coast, this guide includes updates on tides, fish vision, and how different habitats influence fishing strategies. For those looking to sharpen their angling skills and apply ecological principles, these books are invaluable. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just beginning your saltwater journey, tuning into this podcast episode is a step toward fishing smarter by understanding the intricate dance between predator, prey, and habitat. Show Notes: 00:33 Meet Dr. Aaron Adams: Marine Scientist and Avid Angler 02:19 The Science Behind Fishing Techniques 04:54 Understanding Fish Behavior and Habitat 07:31 Fishing in Different Environments 11:03 Impact of Environmental Factors on Fishing 26:55 Exploring New Fishing Spots 34:45 The Onboard Computer of Fishing 35:19 The Debate on Keeping Logs 38:06 Broadcast Spawning Explained 42:36 Economic Impact of Fisheries 44:51 The Intersection of Science and Fishing 54:05 Tips for Better Angling 01:04:20 Bonefish Tarpon Trust Initiatives 01:07:05 Conclusion and Resources

Today's guest on the Saltwater Edge Podcast is a passionate, lifelong fisherman and a tough salty bastard, but those are table stakes for being an effective fisheries advocate. Stir in a deep respect for the past and an unwavering ability to focus on “fish first” as your North Star, and you get the best in the game. The American Saltwater Guides Association is a young organization founded in 2018 that has grown rapidly due to its core values of science, education, and advocacy. Today's guest conceived of an organization with a “fish first science-based” approach to fisheries management. He recruited me to serve as Chairman, which has been some of the most gratifying work of my career. He is the rare combination of a patient strategist playing the long game and a very effective “sales guy” when he sees the right opportunity. Please welcome the 2024 Garden and Gun Conservation Award winner, ASGA President and Policy Director and “not everybody's cup of tea” Tony Friedrich. Show notes: Peter Jenkins, the host of the Saltwater Edge podcast, interviews Tony Friedrich, President and Policy Director of the American Saltwater Guide Association. They discuss various fishing tactics, fisheries management, and conservation efforts. Friedrich shares his journey from growing up passionate about fishing, influenced by his family and mentors like Lefty Kreh, to leading impactful advocacy work with ASGA. They highlight ASGA's science-based approach to fisheries management, focusing on public education and building an 'advocate army' to influence policy. Key discussions include the economic impact of fisheries, challenges in fisheries management, and current efforts to protect species like striped bass and false albacore. 00:34 Introducing Today's Guest: Tony Friedrich 01:44 Tony's Early Life and Passion for Fishing 08:20 Mentorship and Influences: Lefty Kreh 20:34 Fisheries Management and Conservation Efforts 22:24 Challenges in Fisheries Advocacy 32:12 The Importance of False Albacore Management 34:54 Hitting a Wall: The Need for Science 35:12 Community Engagement and Advocacy 35:54 Building an Advocate Army 36:35 Success Stories and Wins 37:17 Skill Training for Advocacy 37:48 The Importance of a Unified Voice 38:55 Upcoming Events and Key Dates 40:09 Expanding Conservation Efforts 45:12 Economic Impact of Fisheries 48:57 The Value of Recreational Fisheries 55:58 Challenges and Future Directions 59:55 Personal Reflections and Final Thoughts

In this episode of the Saltwater Edge podcast, host Peter Jenkins welcomes Captain Craig Cantelmo from Van Staal Fishing Products. The discussion dives into the history and evolution of Van Staal's iconic fishing reels, from their inception to the modern VS and VR series. They discuss engineering innovations, material choices, and the impact of braided lines on reel design. The conversation also covers Van Staal's distinctive fishing pliers and fly reels, highlighting their design features and durability. This episode offers a comprehensive look at Van Staal's long-standing tradition in surf and inshore fishing gear. Special thanks to Iron Mike Everin for sharing his extensive collection of Van Staal products. Come check out the display in the Education Corner of the shop. Take a look at one of the early Van Staal catalogs here 00:00 Introduction to Saltwater Edge Podcast 00:34 Special Episode with Captain Craig Cantelmo 01:33 History and Evolution of Van Stall Reels 03:58 Technical Innovations and Design Philosophy 11:51 Van Stall's Market Journey and Collaborations 19:11 Introduction to VR Reels 19:41 The VR 50 and Market Impact 20:38 Evolution of Van Staal Reels 24:12 The Iconic Van Staal Pliers 29:47 The CVEX Fly Reel Revolution 36:31 Van Staal's Entry into Tuna Fishing 38:11 The X Series and Modern Innovations 40:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

John Skinner is a renowned author and videographer with over 50 years of saltwater fishing experience. He is particularly well-known for his expertise in surfcasting for striped bass, albies, and fluke.  His "real job" as a computer scientist at the prestigious Brookhaven National Laboratory means he always asks why? This curiosity has served the surfcasting community very well. Over the years, he has contributed to various publications, including On the Water, The Surfcaster's Journal, and Shallow Water Angler. He is known for his methodical and productive approach to fishing. Recently retired, he now splits his time between Eastern Long Island, New York, and Pine Island, Florida. He shares his knowledge through a top-rated YouTube channel and several self-published books. He is one of the authors I find myself rereading the most. You can buy John's books here. In this episode, Peter Jenkins of the Saltwater Edge podcast converses with renowned author and videographer John Skinner. John shares his exhaustive knowledge and personal experiences from a career spanning over 50 years, touching on the importance of learning local fishing spots and minimizing tackle diversity. They also discuss John's work with underwater video footage, providing invaluable insights into fish behavior. The episode offers practical tips for both beginners and seasoned anglers and culminates with John revealing his favorite fish to catch. 00:00 Introduction to the Saltwater Edge Podcast 00:33 Introducing Today's Guest: John Skinner 01:18 John Skinner's Recent Fishing Adventures 02:12 Challenges and Changes in Fishing Locations 04:36 Unusual Fishing Patterns and Observations 10:30 The Popularity of John Skinner's YouTube Channel 12:27 Deep Dive into Bucktail Fishing Techniques 29:57 John Skinner's Analytical Approach to Fishing 34:51 Discussing Pencil Poppers 35:40 Top Water Lures: Pencil vs. Spook 37:47 Choosing the Right Pencil: Plastic vs. Wood 40:07 Insights from Underwater Videos 41:17 Fluke Fishing Techniques 48:15 Blackfish Behavior and Fishing Tips 52:40 Fishing Tips and Techniques 53:53 The Evolution of Fishing Videos 57:10 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

This episode features Peter Jenkins, owner of the Saltwater Edge, in conversation with renowned fish artist Nick Mayer. They discuss Nick's journey from a young nature enthusiast to becoming one of the world's top fish portrait artists, his academic background in marine biology, and his various experiences and jobs in fisheries research around the globe. Nick shares insights into his art process, the importance of detail and observation, and his transition from traditional gallery sales to e-commerce. The discussion also covers the significance of fishing companions, maintaining an open mind for learning, and utilizing digital tools for fishing. Nick also highlights his latest book, 'Fish ABCs,' and his personal fishing bucket list, expressing a desire to catch a GT in the Seychelles. 00:00 Welcome to The Saltwater Edge Podcast 00:36 Spotlight on Nick Mayer: A Master of Fish Portraits 00:54 Nick Mayer's Journey: From Childhood Fascination to Renowned Artist 04:33 The Artistic Process and Passion Behind Nick Mayer's Work 21:00 Nick Mayer's Adventures and Inspirations in Fishing and Art 26:11 A Harrowing Tugboat Tale 27:12 From Near-Disaster to Artistic Inspiration 28:53 The Artistic Process: From Pencil to Watercolor 35:07 The Business of Art: Making It Accessible 38:55 Fishing: A Universal Connector 40:48 Art, Conservation, and the Digital Pivot 41:47 Fishing Tips, Resources, and a Dream Day 49:40 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

Discover the importance of digital literacy with Peter Jenkins from Simple Foundry. Learn how Simple Foundry helps individuals and organisations manage health and safety digitally using accessible tools like Microsoft Teams and SharePoint. With a focus on training and cost-effective solutions, Simple Foundry simplifies the process, making it more efficient and effective. Gain valuable knowledge on how to digitise and automate health and safety processes to maximise productivity. We explore the potential of AI and its impact on safety management including how AI can analyse data, identify trends, and improve safety practices. We also chat about the need to integrate digital systems with existing processes and explore the benefits of simplified data management. Connect with Peter Jenkins on LinkedIn here: (1) Peter Jenkins | LinkedIn Find out more about Simply Fundry here: Home - Simple Foundry - Simplification, automation, and digitisation solutions

It’s episode 150 of the show, and for this episode, I revisit my series of episodes about America: its history, its people, and its culture. After talking about my interest in books about American “stories” (and the many books I’ve read over the years), I return to Peter Jenkins’ A [...]

It’s episode 150 of the show, and for this episode, I revisit my series of episodes about America: its history, its people, and its culture. After talking about my interest in books about American “stories” (and the many books I’ve read over the years), I return to Peter Jenkins’ A [...]

For years, author Jedidiah Jenkins and his mother, Barbara, have flirted with the idea of a cross-country road trip together. The goal: to retrace Barbara's route across America which she walked with her husband, travel writer Peter Jenkins, in the 1970s. But there is one problem: they have wildly disparate world views. Barbara is a baby boomer who lives in rural Tennessee. She supports Trump, listens to conservative media and is a deeply passionate evangelical Christian. Jedidiah is almost the opposite. He's a gay man, who lives on the West Coast and is politically progressive. But they love each other. And Jedidiah is keenly aware of his mother's age and the passing of time. So they set off on their joint adventure, hoping for fresh insight into the complex questions many are asking today: How do we stay in relationship when it hurts? When are boundaries needed? Is it possible to love someone who disagrees with you on almost everything? This week on Big Books and Bold Ideas, Jedidiah Jenkins joined host Kerri Miller for a thoughtful, funny and reflective conversation about mothers, nuance and the key ingredient needed to stay in painful relationships. Guest:Jedidiah Jenkins is an author and adventurer. His latest memoir is “Mother, Nature: A 5000-Mile Journey to Discover if a Mother and Son Can Survive Their Differences.”Subscribe to Big Books and Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS or anywhere you get your podcasts.Subscribe to the Thread newsletter for the latest book and author news and must-read recommendations.

Born into an impoverished Ozarks hillbilly upbringing, Barbara Jenkins was always a dreamer, which led her to high adventure. As a young woman living in New Orleans in 1976, she dropped work on her master's degree to walk across America with her newly wedded husband, Peter Jenkins. Their three-year, 3,000-mile walk across America became one of the most popular stories in the National Geographic Magazine in 1979. Her story is one of faith, courage, fortitude, humility and forgiveness – all essential elements of the spiritual journey. After 40 years of silence, Barbara now reveals how she experienced the famous walk across America and its crushing aftermath in her memoir, So Long as It's Wild. In this episode we learn about the spiritual lessons she learned on her compelling life adventure. Some of the many things we discuss are: · We are all dreamers –cultivate your own dreams! · Callings don't necessarily come as a command, but as a question · You declare your own destiny by the next step that you take – it's not preordained · There are many ways we are protected by the Divine · Endurance and long-suffering can serve us well – they prepare us for future challenges · Walking in faith is not knowing what the next step is - taking life one day at a time and trusting God to lead you · Every person has a destiny – it's important to find your own · We can use our internal struggles to catapult us to greater things · Fear of the unknown keeps us stuck · The importance of telling your own story · Spirit guides show up in many ways, including people and animals · There is so much beauty and life around us that we fail to notice “Although Peter chose a different path than the one we started together, all human beings are flawed, and I'm chief among them,” says Jenkins. “I was pathetically naive, codependent, self-righteous, and stubborn as an Ozark mule. For reasons I may never understand this side of eternity, walking across America; enduring heartache, love, and loss; and laying down my marriage was my destiny. And I wouldn't change a thing. It was tangled and messy at times, but I've learned to do two things: keep repenting and keep forgiving. God's grace will do the rest. Let not your heart be troubled. Go on your way because like me, whatever your destiny is, you are the apple of God's eye. Hear the words of my dirt-poor and sweet ole' Granny from the Ozarks: ‘Everything will be all right.'” — Barbara Jenkins website: https://www.barbarajojenkins.com/ book: https://www.amazon.com/So-Long-Its-Wild-Standing/dp/1947297716 © the spiritual forum 2023

On this week's episode of Tide Chasers Podcast we head to the shores of Rhode Island to talk with an incredible member of the fishing industry, Peter Jenkins! When he is not recording podcasts or fishing he can be found running his tackle shop. Peter is also the chairman of the American Saltwater Guides Association where he and his team do incredible work advocating for the Striped Bass and False Albacore fisheries! Tune in as we talk with Peter about his tackle shop, the Albie Project, fall Albie fishing and so much more!  Tide Chasers is a weekly podcast featuring local fishermen, charter captains, tackle shop owners and party boat captains among others. We discuss our local fisheries as well as opportunities to the north and south of our home waters of PA/NJ. If you or someone you know would like to be a guest, send us a message! Otherwise, we appreciate all the likes, shares, follows and subscribers as it helps us grow! Help us get the word out, hit that share button! Where to find Tide Chasers on Social media: Instagram: @tide_chasers Facebook: www.Facebook.com/tidechaserspodcast Hosts: Khoa @thatasianangler Bobby @fishingwithaphd Lee @ljssurfing Tyler @tmwilczek  Guest: Peter Jenkins IG@saltwatersedge Saltwater Edge Podcast www.saltwateredge.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Absolutely buzzing to introduce our new Senior Partner, Peter, who you'll all know from his quarterly co-host segment last year and his extensive networking in and around safety. James and Peter have know each other for a couple of years now, and in this episode, they discuss everything they're excited about for the future of Risk Fluent. Enjoy...

We're back! After a much needed break over the holidays, we're returning with this banger of an episode with Peter Jenkins, albeit a little later than planned! In this third and final episode in Peter's run as our quarterly co-host, we discuss the brand of safety; what's wrong with the contemporary brands of safety? What can we do about it? We talk about the commercial agendas within safety, the role of the consumer, the educational institutes, the awarding and accreditation bodies in branding safety. A massive thank you to Peter for hosting Rebranding Safety for the past quarter - it's been a blast. If you haven't already, go check out the previous two episodes linked below, they won't disappoint. And no, Peter still hasn't told me what his mysterious middle name is...... Enjoy.

Peter Jenkins, the owner of the Saltwater Edge, stops by to put a bow on 2022 and looks forward to some exciting goals for 2023.This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

From tree surfing to sleeping in trees, Peter Jenkins has done it all. And he's spent more than half his life teaching others how to do it, too.

] From tree surfing to sleeping in trees, Peter Jenkins has done it all. And he's spent more than half his life teaching others how to do it, too. Support Nocturne by donating at www.patreon.com/nocturnepodcast Tree Time Credits Nocturne is produced by Vanessa Lowe. Find out more about Tree Climbers International Music Nocturne theme music by Kent Sparling Additional music: Kent Sparling // Jeffrey Foster // Kid Otter Episode art by Magdalena Metrycka Support Nocturne by donating at www.Patreon.com/nocturnepodcast Nocturne is a proud member of Hub and Spoke audio collective. Thanks to StoryWorth for supporting this episode. Get $10 off your first purchase at StoryWorth.com/nocturne

Excited to bring you episode 2 of this quarterly co-host segment with the amazing Peter Jenkins. Continuing our discussion on brand, and following on from our last episode about personal brand, this month we get into procedure and initiative branding - what is it? How do we brand safety via our processes and functions? Scalable approaches, and the difference between brand and identity. Thanks again to Peter for co-hosting this episode. Enjoy.

So excited to bring you the first of three amazing episodes with our new quarterly cohost - Peter Jenkins, Group H&S Manager at Dalziel. Peter introduces the running theme perfectly in this episode, but ultimately we're taking a massive dive into the concept of BRAND - your personal brand, the brand of your programmes or projects, and the brand of the safety profession. In this episode on personal brand, we ask the big questions like; who are you? Who am I to you? Why it's important, and so much more. Thanks, Peter, for being our cohost. Enjoy.

On this weeks episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, Escape Fitness was fortunate enough to attend Sibec in Coronado, California where we interview multiple founders and CEOs of various fitness studios across the United States. Sibec is an unparalleled way to do business.  A key component to a successful business is the ability to develop a network of industry partners – suppliers who can provide products that can serve the best interests of the fitness and fitness club management from throughout the country to be able to network and share best practices.  SIBEC creates the platform to foster these relationships--the event combines a forum of one-on-one meetings with great networking activities for the perfect combination to promote business relationships. We had the opportunity to interview Joel Tallman, the CEO & Founder of MUV Brands, Jeff Jeran, the Corporate Director of Fitness Services at Valley Health, Peter Jenkins, the Director of Fitness at Blink Fitness, And Robert J Shannon Jr, Global Event Director of Sibec Events, These guests were able to share their desires to keep on expanding their fitness facilities through consumer research, why having an amazing team of employees contributes to the retention of memberships, and how affordability plays an essential role for returning customers. To learn more about MUV Brands & Fitness, click here! https://www.muvfitness.com/ To learn more about Valley Health, click here! https://www.valleyhealthlink.com/ To learn more about Blink Fitness, click here! https://www.blinkfitness.com/ To learn more about Sibec, click here! https://www.sibecna.com/

This week, Colin is joined by Peter Jenkins, a safety specialist, and the Group Health And Safety Manager for Dalziel, to discuss his incredible journey in business, and the topic of risk and risk perception - how it affects us as individuals, and how it has evolved across time. KEY TAKEAWAYS Impostor syndrome can be an issue amongst health and safety professionals, but it can be overcome by focussing upon what can specifically be done to give ourselves the confidence to deliver policies. We all have different perceptions of what risk is, and have all been affected in numerous ways by the events that have taken place across the last two years. The safety landscape is ever-evolving, and no one's perspectives should be discounted. Especially in high-pressure situations, the biggest strength of any health and safety professional is to be able to adapt to the unknown. BEST MOMENTS 'You're never going to get one-size-fits-all' 'What do I need to give me the confidence in myself to deliver these policies?' 'The ability to adapt to the unknown is our biggest strength' VALUABLE RESOURCES The Interesting Health & Safety Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/vn/podcast/the-interesting-health-safety-podcast/id1467771449         Project Mollitiam - https://www.projectmollitiam.com     Peter Jenkins LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ptmjenkins/?originalSubdomain=uk ABOUT THE HOST Colin Nottage ‘Making health and safety as important as everything else we do.' This is the belief that Colin is passionate about and through his consultancy Influential Management Group (IMG) is able to spread into industry. Colin works at a strategic level with company owners and board members. He helps business leaders establish and achieve their health and safety ambitions. He has developed a number of leading competency improvement programmes that are delivered across industry and his strengths are his ability to take a practical approach to problem-solving and being able to liaise at all levels within an organisation. Colin also runs a company that vets contractors online and a network that develops and support H&S consultancies to become better businesses. Colin chairs the Construction Dust Partnership, an industry collaboration directly involving many organisations, including the Health and Safety Executive. He is a Post Graduate Tutor at Strathclyde University and a highly sought-after health and safety speaker and trainer. He has a Post Graduate Certificate in Safety and Risk management, an engineering degree and is a Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Customer Obsession with Charlie Herrin In this episode of the CrossLead podcast, host David Silverman speaks with Charlie Herrin, President of the Technology, Product, Xperience organization within Comcast Cable. They focus on the leader's role in creating a compelling vision and building a narrative in support of it. Charlie talks about his obsession with the customer and how technology can meaningfully improve a customer's life. He also discusses his personal routines and leadership development philosophy as well as his approach to leading change at scale and how you measure progress.“For me, innovation is not feature matching. Innovation is making someone's life better.” – Charlie Herrin [14:26]“People need to have purpose in what they're doing and it's not just a job. It's not just working on technology. It's not just writing code or creating a design. You're doing it for an end goal.” – Charlie Herrin [18:59]“The role of the leader is to lead and to model the behavior they want to see.” – Charlie Herrin [22:47] Resources A Walk Across America by Peter JenkinsCenter For Creative LeadershipTeam of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World by General Stanley McChrystal, Tantum Collins, David Silverman and Chris FussellThe Outsiders : Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success by William Thorndike Want to discuss some of these topics directly with Dave? Join the CrossLead LinkedIn Group. Episode Transcript DaveWelcome to the CrossLead podcast. I’m your host, Dave Silverman at CrossLead. We exist to help teams, individuals achieve and sustain optimum performance. In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Charlie Herrin. Charlie serves as the president of the Technology Product Experience Organization within Comcast Cable.When I first met Charlie in 2015, he had just transitioned to the role of leading the customer experience division. He knew the team tasked with the largest NPS implementation in North America at the time. In today’s episode, we focus on the leader’s role in creating a compelling vision and building a narrative in support of it. We talk about his obsession with a customer and how technology can meaningfully improve a customer’s life. Charlie discusses his personal routines and leadership development philosophy. We talk about his approach to leading change at scale and how you measure progress. A proud father, husband, outdoorsman, an amateur photographer. Charlie’s humility and empathetic leadership style makes him a truly world class leader. Thank you for tuning in. Hope you enjoy the conversation that I have with my friend and mentor Charlie Herrin.Good morning, good afternoon, welcome to the CrossLead podcast. Today, we’re joined with Charlie Herrin, who serves as the president of technology product experience for Comcast Cable. Today we’re going to talk about leadership and we’re going to go back and talk about the leadership development from Charlie’s perspective over his career. So, Charlie, thanks for joining us today. I really appreciate you being here now.CharlieThank you. David, it’s good to be here and appreciate it.DaveSo let’s, let’s go through your life journey and example of leadership, but take me back to where you grew up in, and some of those are formative early experiences in your life.CharlieI grew up in a town called Ponca City, Oklahoma. My dad was a chemist and Conoco had their big R&D facility there. So it was a good town to grow up in a lot of opportunities for kids. Oklahoma was, you know, like most kids, I was sort of bored of where I grew up. I was really, really focused on backpacking and camping.I had read a book called Walk Across America by Peter Jenkins, and it really, I just woke me up to the idea of outdoors because my dad is not an outdoorsman.DaveHow old were you when you read that book?CharlieI was 13 and 13. It’s actually I read the National Geographic articles. That he wrote first and then. And then read the book. But you know, that got me into scouting, which I joined largely because they were going backpacking. In New Mexico, and I wanted to do that. And my other passion was soccer. I play a lot of soccer. I was I’m old enough to remember it was actually the first time they had. Started in my city. So I was like on the first team.But I spent a lot of time doing that. And so I was always outside. And when I went to college, which was at the University of Washington, it was largely to go to the Pacific Northwest again. I had this kind of bug for being in the outdoors, and I just wanted to to be someplace where I could experience a lot of adventure that way. Toyed with soccer at the University of Washington, but they’re far better than I am. So I did not go down that path.DaveSo when you got to when you got to Washington University. Talk about, you know, what was your major? I know you were an economics major, but talk about how that sort of shaped you from a from a leadership perspective.CharlieYeah, I went in to college thinking I’d be a history major and kind of pre-law kind of thing and was a pretty good writer. And that’s sort of what I was drawn to. But I ended up taking some economics classes and microeconomics classes. And I was just fascinated by the idea of. Evaluating how consumers make decisions, which is essentially what the, you know, that’s essentially what microeconomics is. Again, I just loved it. And so I kind of really leaned in. But I think from an early point in my life, I was fascinated with the idea of what consumers wanted and how they evaluated their options. And and I think that has served me well. I actually think as I got into the product game. And and consumer experience game and things like that. Is give me a lens that I think a lot of people just don’t use or maybe think about as a first lens. And that’s always my first lens is, you know, how would this benefit me as. A consumer and how would this benefit my family as a consumer? How would this benefit, you know, consumers in my community? And so it was a really formative for me.DaveYeah, it’s amazing that your college major actually was relevant to your job. So I was an oceanography major in college and other than the fact that I like to surf and I was a navy seal. There wasn’t a lot of overlap there.So the fact that you actually took core lessons from that and were able to apply it to to your to your world is pretty remarkable. You come out of university. And what was your first job out of college?CharlieWell, my first job, actually, I thought I was still going to do pre-law. I had taken the LSAT and done extremely well and kind of was off to going to go to law school. Just on a whim I interviewed at Andersen within was Andersen Consulting, its Accenture now. I remember that I took the interview because I was really tired of eating 19 cent boxes of macaroni. I was really, really living on the edge in terms of finances, and I thought, Well, you know, my assets are good for five years and I’ll just go to this interview. But I didn’t really care because I’ve been accepted to law school. And so I just. Sort of answered. However, I wanted to answer.It was a little bit like that Seinfeld episode where George Costanza sort of says the opposite of everything he thinks he should say. And it works for him, and it worked for me. They call me back and said, You hired the guy we hired. And so I went into Accenture Anderson at the time as a developer because that’s how they started everyone.You know, it’s interesting to me, but I found out pretty. Quickly I was in a great developer, but when I was really good. At was requirements and interfacing with with the clients. And again, I think that sensitivity to what they really wanted and needed and being able to add value there. That’s really what drove me. And so I was there for the typical two years and then hired on at McCaw Cellular. Which was the client I was working at. It was exciting. It was an exciting time.DaveAnd when was this, roughly?CharlieWell, this would have been about 94, I heard. OK. Yeah, yeah. What I loved about it was, I don’t know if you guys remember, but you know, in the early, early days of mobile. It was seen as a huge luxury and car phones and the big Motorola brick phones and the average consumer was sort of on to it yet.But I remember in employee orientation there, they showed a video where they told the story about what people really want. And how important communication is and how how important mobility is. Sort of the nomad. They kind of pinned it into, you. Know, we love travel, we love kind of moving around. It got me to really think about an inspiring vision about what you’re doing and how you’re sort of aligning to Age-Old truths about what people have always wanted. It opened up for me the idea of narratives. I mean, I could keep going. I mean, AT&T ended up buying us that I again was able to start to craft why that was good for them, how that can bring mobility really to the mainstream and got to work on some really interesting projects to to do that.It also showed me some things I didn’t. Want to ever do, which is like gigantic meetings. I remember going with b four of us and like 50 others. At the end of the introduction, the introductions alone would take half an hour. But but that got me to really start to understand teamwork and bringing together lots of different disciplines.And I was there for a few years and then I then I came to Comcast.DaveThen you came to Comcast. Mm-Hmm. Yeah. Why did you come to Comcast? What brought you there?CharlieWell, I mean, like, like a lot of people that have been fortunate in their career, I had some great mentors. And one of the mentors I had was a guy named David, and he had come from a McCaw cellular at AT&T and had come over to what at the time was Comcast Cellular business. They ended up selling part of that off. And he went to had the broadband business, and he called me up and he said, You know, you should come over here. It’s just like mobile. You know, mobile was in the beginning seen as a luxury, but.I really think this can can impact people’s lives. And so that’s that’s what really. Got me over again. Just this notion of technology. Improving people’s lives. It’s really been a constant theme in my career.DaveYeah, you’ve been at sort of the vanguard for that in some massive spaces, so what year was it that you went over to Comcast that like late nineties, early 2000?CharlieYeah, it was a 96.DaveAnd so broadband internet was it was just sort of appearing on the yeah, on the landscape.CharlieYeah, it really was. And, you know, we didn’t have it at the time. There was no self install option we had was one of the people on the team that were that were driving that project. It was early, early days. No retail to speak of certainly wasn’t mainstream. So again, a lot of that playbook that we had in mobile could be applied to to to this technology and this value proposition for customers.DaveSo you get to Comcast, what’s your first job when you, once you’re there?CharlieBut my first job was business development, I think director of business development you know, at the time, the cable companies had a venture with together. With this group called. At Home, and it was in the heyday of the internet. The first heyday of the. Internet, I should say. And so it was a lot about you know, establishing relationships and things like that but when at home faced financial difficulties and ultimately disbanded.I was given the task of trying to figure out what our portal was going to be. Email, all of that because I’d had some coding background at Accenture, you know, as a business development that you do a lot of those kinds of things. So we decided to go it alone and stood up our own portal and email, and it was really hard. But that’s ultimately what became. The seed for what became a lot of our interactive properties and and ultimately our product development teams and approach was that interactive group.DaveAwesome. So who is your competition then when you were going to what was it? That was it the Microsoft and Google of the world?CharlieOr, you know, it was AOL, you know, they were huge.I remember, I remember, you know. You know, why are we trying to do this? Let’s just do a deal with AOL and be done and I’m like, you know, look, we’re installing this stuff. It’s a great touchpoint for our customers. Let’s, let’s hold on to it and see what we can do, and sure enough. You know, we could compete there and we won by focusing on what we were trying to do, which was connect up homes and connect people to a vastly bigger world through broadband internet. And it was a little less about, you know, being the portal. It was, it was, you know.Sure, we had one, and we made money on it and things like that. But the real focus. Was just connecting this home, and then we started to put services on top of our portal like. Video and flash players and things like that that were really exciting. That gave us a lot of confidence to go kind of further into the interactive space.DaveAnd then from Biz Dev, what was your next stop in your career?CharlieLet me think. Well, I mean, it became product, essentially. You know, I was running the product. Yeah, it was, you know, running Comcast portal and interactive properties. And, you know, the features that went along with them, which at that time were things like email and personal web pages and stuff like that. And then that evolved into. You know, are you working on the TV products and working on the Infinity Home products and things like that? But it was it was definitely start to run product teams and user experience teams.DaveI think when I met you, you just come out of having run the Xfinity program, which at the time was the most successful product that Comcast had launched, both from an experience standpoint and just from a technology innovation standpoint. Maybe maybe talk about that experience and how that sort of shaped everything you’ve done since.CharlieYeah, I think, you know, when we decided to redefine television and really put the experience and delivery up in the cloud, which we call our X1 experience.I did not start that. That was already started by some really smart folks. But what I did do as I was brought in, we put a new UI on it and we spent a lot of time trying to solve, you know, the discovery and content and put that in quotes that customers have, which is there’s so much on how do I really kind of get to it quickly? How do we make it really welcome and an advanced sort of experience versus what existed before? And so I did run that product team and to your point, that was really successful. You know, I still think it’s one of the better UIs out there, and we really did it by focusing on the content itself and our Mission. Our mission was, A: to put a TV in every pocket, so we focused a lot on the streaming and, and mobile pieces.It was B: to get you to your content that you want faster. And so we spent time on search and discovery and different ways to do that. Whether it’s, you know, rotten tomato listings or whether it’s we had some really cool ways of searching, and then adding things like the voice remote ultimately was sort of the last thing that I was I was involved with.And also looking at that screen as kind of more than what’s on TV like, you can use that screen to, you know, see your security cameras, you can use that screen to interact with customer care, and that’s still something I believe strongly in. We’ll keep, we’ll keep doing that.But the focus and the mission that I gave the team was literally and we headed it at the beginning of every meeting. This slide was like, we’re here to change people’s lives and we’re here to to implement our version of innovation. And for me, innovation is not feature matching. Innovation is making someone’s life better. It can be complex technology that does that. Or it could be something as simple as, you know, sticky coats. But the focus is, you know, making life better and that the job of a good product person.I used to tell this story. My youngest bet you’ve met, Mave.She was four or five and she was opening this present, you know, excited like a kid always is. And she said, I never knew I always wanted this. And I thought it was proof that that’s exactly what a good product person should be doing. And so this idea that we’re constantly trying to figure out ways of making someone excited about what they’re using and have them to start to think like. I can’t imagine my life without this, like, what did I do before? It’s just such a… it was such a, It still gets me super excited just thinking about it. And so and so that is my passion and spent a lot of time there and, nd based on that success. They said, Hey, we have another problem for you, which is the customer experience piece that we’ve been trying to turn around for a while. Could you come in and and Focus on that? And I remember when I first got that gig, lots of things. First of all, that’s where I met CrossLead and you. But I remember getting a lot of questions like, Well, look, you’re not the customer care guy. Like, you don’t have customer service experience. Why are you in this role, right? And my point of view was. Well, customer service is what happens when the experience breaks. So we’re going to go fix the experience which is in the product. It’s in the sales journey, it’s in all of those things. And how do we make those things better so that customer service is reserved for this truly important times when you need it?And look, we’ve got a lot. We’ve got a lot to go for sure. But we made good progress. And what attracted me to that opportunity with Neil Smith, who brought it to me was it was really the chance to change our influencer culture. I wouldn’t say change because I think that the Comcast has always been really focused on customers and wanting to to do right by them. But it was a chance to influence a culture so that you could put some of the metrics around customer experience a little more, you know, in the decision making, in the business. And so that was really, I view that as sort of my experience with sort of culture and bringing people along together, like how do you bring, you know, tens of thousands of people along on this journey and get them to think about it similarly and value the same things? And then recently, I’ve been back in the product world looking back in the product.DaveYeah, yeah, yeah, it’s a remarkable story I remember. I remember the first time I came downstairs on a weekend when I told my kids they could go watch a show and I just sort of marveled at how they navigate it to a show and I’m like, My son can’t read into that voice remote. Was like, I think I was hacking the system by just talking into it. And he was like, Yep, that got me to the the picture. I wanted and then was able to click and much to my horror. I was like, Wow, you know, he’s now fully exposed to the whole world pretty quickly. So to the extent that you want your product to work for a five year old like mission accomplished, that was pretty, pretty remarkable.Go back to the vision statement. I think that’s really I think that’s a really interesting point to dig out on a lot of times, you know? You know, part of the role of the leader is to inspire people towards a new vision. The fact I’d love to hear more how you think about the repetitiveness, how often you to do that, to sort of actually unlock that capability set for an organization?CharlieYeah, I think what I learned was a lot of us, I think, make the mistake we put. We we put effort into these mission statements. Maybe you see them once or twice a year. You know, you couldn’t walk around the halls of those companies and ask them with what the mission statement is, what they’re there to do. Why are they there? And here’s similar things you’d hear very, very different things. I don’t know if you always hear the exact same thing. But I learned that pretty early on, Jim Barksdale was the president at McCaw Cellular, and he brought a lot of things from his time at FedEx. In terms of how you shape culture. And I just remember being struck by how everyone embraced it because they used it all the time because they saw it was in front of them all the time.And so when I was really trying to build out a product culture at Comcast. The idea that people need to have purpose in what they’re doing and it’s not just a job, it’s not just working on technology, it’s not just writing code or creating a design. You’re doing it for an end goal, and having an inspirational end goal is A: important so that everyone’s excited about what they’re doing. And B: is something I learned from from you guys. Having a common mission. And a common understanding allows you to make better decisions down in the trenches and within the teams. And so that to me, was was was really important. And what I found is you just can’t do it once in a while. You literally have to repeat it all the time, which is like all my own hands. Yeah, all the time. You can’t say it enough. And so I’ve taken that to heart and really think if you’re going to try to build a different culture, really get people to live up to your mission, they have to see it constantly. It can’t just be at the budget time or on a poster in the break room. You really need to sort of reinforce it and show that you’re living it and show that you’re excited about it.DaveYeah, no. 100%. If you think about the probably the most influential leadership lesson from from these last couple of experiences at Comcast, maybe tell a story around it that really helps, helps, helps the audience personalize it. If you could.CharlieI probably should have thought about this a little more. I mean, there’s so many. I’m the kind of person that thinks about these moments, and I just dwell on them all the time. I will say one thing I learned about what two things one is I was in my early forties because before I really am in my early fifties now, before I really realized that leadership was a discipline, you could practice and try different hats on. I assumed prior to that the people were either natural leaders or they weren’t.And yeah, and so I went through some leadership courses and Center for Creative Leadership was one. And I realized, you know, it’s. It’s it’s a lot about what you’re saying to the team, how you’re listening to the team. It’s a lot about communications and you should try some things.And so I forced myself in these all hands to try to be a better speaker to try to, you know, I tried a lot of different things. And so that’s one: one is that, you know, I came to realize that leadership was something that you could practice and you should look to others, read books about it and etc. I just it wasn’t in my sort of DNA at that time. It is now. And one of the there’ve been so many great leaders that I’ve worked for, but one that stuck with me because he was very different was Neil Smith, and what I remember from him was sort of just an unwavering courage and optimism about the mission and just extreme focus.But done in a way that was very friendly and collegial and collaborative. I remember when he offered me this role. He said, I think this is going to be a lot of fun. It’s also going to be really hard. And so, you know, I’m thinking to myself, OK, Neal. He’s a seal, former seal. So if he says something’s going to be hard, it’s going to be really hard. But that got me excited. And I remember that.DaveWhat do you mean by hard Neal? I wonder if we have the same scale for what that means.CharlieExactly. But I remember the look in his eyes that he’s genuinely jazzed about it, and that was the moment I flipped as like, OK, I’m all it. And so.DaveThat’s great.CharlieLeadership vision or leadership principle, I learned from that and, there were others, obviously great, great mentors. I’ve had the fortune to work for. But I just took that to heart and said you know what? The role of a leader is to lead and to model the behavior they want to see. And I think he did that really well. And so it doesn’t serve a leader. Well to sort of get down or get exasperated or, you know, they really got to show that. They are excited about what they’re doing and confident that it can be done. And so that’s one lesson I’ve definitely taken, I take it to heart.DaveTalk to me about your personal habits, like how you sort of set yourself up for your day, for a week, for your month, for your for your year. Are there specific things that you do that are so unique to you that may be perceived as quirky?CharlieNo, I would say, yeah, I do have a bit of a habit of it’s quirky now, but it’s it’s what I don’t have is, I think, what I aspire or aspire to.Which is sort of you probably wake up early and work out really hard and get your day going. I do that in spurts. And actually during this pandemic, I’ve been pretty good. So my day typically starts at five or earlier. I sleep less as I get older. But and I’m not a kind of guy that can get up right away at work. I’m just not. And so the one habit that I do have, which my wife teases me about, she calls it puttering around. But you know, I get my coffee. I read some email and I always I always read the news or watch the news, BBC or something like that or NBC.For me, it’s just having an hour and a half of quiet time to kind of think about the day. And actually a lot of the stuff I think about. I process emails and stuff like that but a lot of this stuff I think about is what we’ve talked about a little here today, which is like, how am I going to sort of. You know, support the narrative I’m telling in the meetings that I have today? You know, where where are there opportunities to influence, you know, towards the mission of what we’re trying to do?It’s a bit of a reminder of really what I’m all about and what I’m here to do I love that. And then, you know, it’s awesome. And then, you know, I have during, especially during Kovner, because I’m not an early morning workout person. I did start blocking seven to eight to work out, and so I’ve been pretty good about that, but other than that, I do have a lot of like quirky habits or. I find a lot of quirky habits, but not on a daily basis But now and then, I’m a big fan. Like, I’ve got four kids and in the evening, you know, try to get as much done. During the day so that I can have some time with them. You know, we’re big, big family dinner, people.DaveOh, that’s great. That’s great. If you go back to your early days as a as a scout and I know, I know you’re very successful, you went on to to to get your Eagle Eagle Scout badge. Maybe talk about what was like one of the core takeaways that you still live today from from those experiences is as a child.CharlieYou know, I would think, well, first of all, I was again very focused on the camping aspects of being a scout. So to me, it was it was about getting a bunch of skills that I wasn’t going to be able to get from from my dad. And know I would say. And I went on. My son is an Eagle Scout. I went on to help with his troop. I would say what I took from it was a notion of civic responsibility and just just the idea of. You know, doing things for your community I did not. And we’ve talked a lot about it. I did not go on to serve in the forces or anything like that, which has been a minor regret of mine but I do. Feel like as a, as a person in society, we we owe something to the community.And I think that scouting experience fostered that and then I would say as an adult leader in the scouts when my son was in it, when I was amazed by is just how accomplished and. Thoughtful these young men and women can be. And the potential is so much greater than I. Think we give kids credit for. And so I was I was.Truly inspired by the accomplishments of some of these, you know, 16, 17, 15 year olds in terms of what they knew about.DaveYou know.CharlieEverything you know, they just attacked it and with such a curious mind. And so that was that was really inspiring to me.DaveYeah, it’s awesome. I mean, obviously, the hope he prepared peace plays and it sounds like he’d do that every morning. I love the fact that you connect. You take the time to be thoughtful about your day in looking at the various interactions you’re going to have and saying, All right, how do I take that, that vision and weave that into these meetings? That’s that’s that’s that’s extremely thoughtful, makes a ton of sense and probably a practice that everybody could probably apply.CharlieI think you can take that into sort of your your your goals, too. Again, I’m a big believer in keeping track and keeping score. And so every quarter when it I say my goals were how my grading myself and I, you know, send that to my boss. And one, it helps the scope creep. It helps to remind your boss. What you said you were going to do. And two, it keeps you honest and it makes you a person of your word and transparency. Look, I’m not. I’m not getting this a goal done.CharlieAnd for these reasons, but I think it’s important to constantly revisit what you’re where you’re trying to do.DaveYou talked earlier or we’ve talked earlier about, you know, the importance of teams and sort of your your sort of development around those concepts specifically in this role because I think it was it was interesting. I think to be good for the audience to hear kind of unique is that position because you weren’t really in charge of anything, right? But you had influence over sort of everything. And so you really had to work in that distributed almost team of teams and time. Maybe maybe talk a bit more about, you know, some of the key things you took away from trying to drive a transformation from a centralized resource with a very strong incumbency in that, you know, and the respective silos and disciplines of the organization?CharlieYeah. And to me, that was a really fun moment, actually. And I’m not. Saying that’s just because I’m on a CrossLead podcast. But as you know, the story was you guys had given me the. Galleys of team of teams to read, and I was always away on a vacation and so I had this role and I had some ideas of things I wanted to do the piece that I hadn’t figured out as like, how am I really going to get all of these different disciplines to to chase the same vision and figure out how to do that?And in reading that book. I was so excited, like I wanted to leave vacation right away because for me, it unlocked the idea. That you can create a shared consciousness in greater context around a mission with some pretty simple communication tools.Some simple sort of team decision making tools and so that was an, you know, you were there. As we launched. You know what we called the forum, which was our sort of our company once a week meeting where we invited everyone to participate. And what it taught me was the context is so critical to the teams making decisions and it can turn things from adversarial. Into sort of pure alignment with just understanding a little more context and that’s that’s something I’m really driving.As I focus on teamwork now. Very smart folks on the team are very focused on their area of the business, not coming together regularly to understand other people’s parts of the business. This notion of a quarterly business reviews where everyone sits in and again, I pull those lessons from from CSX that. If you really want to give people the license to do what you want them to ultimately do, you need to give them full context and a very clear mission that we all agree on. And once that happens, magic because, you know, it just starts running itself. That’s what I learned. You know, one of the things that I chose, why I chose. The NPS system to implement was not sure. The score is important and the question is important. But to me, there were two. Factors that were the most important that I wanted to kind of get into the culture one was the idea of.Following up with customers calling them, you know, getting more feedback from them and using that rich, rich data to wine solve their problems, but then start to really look at it at a.DaveIt initiated their own priorities.CharlieYeah, I mean, I think it’s really easy to to look at machine data and believe your own data. You can’t argue. People’s perception because that’s what they have, you know, and so that’s important to have their perception is as a measure or marker of where they are with your brand. The other component and the most. Exciting component was this notion of Ian, the employee NPS about what you’re doing. And what you do in that process. You use. Surface, you have them surface at a very local level issues that are keeping. Them from accomplishing the mission. When you address them. And what I liked about NPS is it put everyone at a senior leadership team. On notice and accountable for solving those problems.They have to to, you know, because we elevate them, we track them we make sure everyone knows them.And it’s basically an insurance policy to make sure you’re listening to your to your employees because they know what to do. They want to do right and they know how to solve the problem, and you’ve got to sort of listen to them. Yeah.And so that was that was really important. And I think the whole stakes. Journey also taught me just the importance of, you know, your frontline workers in terms of listening to their ideas and trying to make their job easier so they can do the job that you want them to do, which is take care of the customer. And that, to me, is. More important than any kind of score is. That we have a system now and when I walk I guess I haven’t walked through the halls in a while, but when I used to walk through the halls. The things that made me the most proud about that. Whole period of my career was hearing. People in meetings talking about in peace as part of their decision making or product feature or whatever, and it’s in every single meeting, in every single function, you know, legal, finance. Billing and that to me was OK. It’s part of our DNA, is part of our culture. That’s the most proud thing I have of that whole period.DaveYeah, that’s a great example of culture change right there. You know, being on a sort of management and it’s hard to quantify culture, oftentimes it’s sort of like oxygen. You don’t really notice it until it’s missing, right? When you get that, when you get those insights just by walking around. We used to call it troop in the line, right? You go out and they’re in their foxholes, in the front lines and just sort of hear what the men and women are talking about. And and when you hear them repeating back narratives that you’re trying to push at the top, you feel you feel great.CharlieYeah.DaveWho say it’s not important who I am and what you’re saying. And that’s great. It’s awesome. OK? As you think about. So I mean, that’s a good segue way into the last year and a half have been incredibly challenging for a lot of people. And I know, you know, specifically the work environment I’d love to hear, you know, specifically how you guys have sort of dealt with the pandemic and and how you’re thinking about your team and Asia as it sort of return to work opportunities, startups and how you’re thinking about best practice coming out of that?CharlieWell, the first thing is we’ve always placed. Employee safety as a as a super high priority. So that is guided everything for us. And so early on, you know, it was like, All right, how do we keep our employees. Safe and. Still try to. Accomplish the things we want to do as a business and get customers hooked up to, you know, because now they’re even more focused on on staying connected. So one of the things I’m really proud of is we moved, you know. Tens of thousands of employees to work from home within 60 days. And we did it in a secure way with a scalable VPN and a lot of creative technologists and just hard elbow grease to get that done. And with with the idea that we can make them productive and happy at home.And not place them in harm’s way by having them come in to sort of open floor plan call centers and things like that. So that I think going in, we didn’t know how easy or hard. Well, we knew it’s gonna be hard. We didn’t know how successful we were going to be, but we were very successful. And I think the employees reflected. That terms. We love that you’re focused on us, that you’re focused on our safety and health. And then talking about doing.Doing a good job and as a as an employee. And I just think that that was. Such a proud moment for us to be able to do that. The other the other one was, you know, again, some the network performed really well amidst a huge surge in traffic, and we were able to deploy some really smart technology and AI into our network to to make sure that it continued to do that.And so I think it showed us that preparing your core. Assets and applying technology in a smart way, you know, for these unexpected moments is just so critical. So we learned that about ourselves as we think about. Coming back to the office. You know, first of all, working remotely. And using the software we use as Microsoft Teams. Just I think it surprised everyone. We how good it was in terms of being able to. Accomplish our goals, launch products remotely, you know, gather as a team to to make decisions, and it’s just really positive experience.And so as we come back into the office because we do feel like, you know. The collaboration and co-location and things like that are very important will be. Will understand how to be more flexible. But I think what it’s. Taught us is the importance of distributed locations. How do you include, you know, your, your development centers. In. India or Israel or Denver and really bring the teams together? That’s been a lesson we’ve learned. But I think as we go back, we are looking forward to getting. Back and being together and driving those that teamwork. But we’ll have some tools, some extra tools. To be even more connected and even more flexible, and we need to be.DaveAwesome. Yeah. You know, it’s interesting. I was having this conversation with some, some other executives recently as they think about navigating this. And I think a lot of a lot of people, specifically, they’re in a position to make decisions around this are sort of wrestling with, is it back to five days or is it only going to be a hybrid or whatever else? And you know, my my thought is once people learn a new skill and learn new muscle like they’re never going to go back to exactly the way it was just going to have an expanded toolkit to do stuff. And I still think the most effective form of communication is in person face to face. Yeah. So for those you know, those really, you know, high, impactful sessions that are needed, just they’re still going to be a requirement to do that. But I think we’ve all learned that there’s the ability to sort of operate, like you said, in a distributed manner, be effective going back to, you know, the team, a team story for a second. You know, we we set up our physical infrastructure around the globe realizing that the majority of the people that need to be involved in the night’s operation. We’re not going to be physically present, not because of some pandemic, just because of. Right, right. The laws of physics and distribute. So we actually designed our spaces with that in mind, meaning like we knew that most of our conversation was going to be have to be in a virtual setting and the people in the room were important, but you know, it was trying to. Index to make sure they were inclusive was what I love about what I love about how teams and when you go to fully virtual is not everybody has the same experience because they’re through a common platform coming back to some hybrid model where you’re going to, you’re probably going to have a scenario where. You got some people in the room and other people out of the room, but you still got to get the same thing done. It’ll be interesting to see how people people sort of navigate that, but that was like, you know, a critical insight because it was just a constraint that existed for us. So it wasn’t an option to get it the other way.CharlieYeah, I think two things. one is we’re also sort of retooling our rooms for this notion of a more inclusive environment with remote workers, whether they’re individually promoting or. Or, as I mentioned, one of our dev locations that. The key one of the things that we’re doing, which. Is the key thing that I think everyone feels like they really missed was especially on engineering side, it was this kind of whiteboarding. I think that virtual whiteboard. Is just as hard. As you get your whiteboard there. So one of the things we’re doing is. Setting up cameras on the whiteboards and we’ll see. How we’re going to how that goes. And we’re going to we’re going to start going In some of us just to test it out here and a little bit.But I do think I think the second thing is, I think all of. The participants of a meeting are going to be a lot more in tune with the fact that there are remote folks. Prior to COVID, we had have all these sort. Of we try to have these rules of, Hey. If you’ve got someone remote, don’t forget to ask them their opinion. You know, we had these, you know, don’t close that meeting without asking anyone on the phone, you know, their thoughts. That kind of thing, because we were trying to reinforce this notion of, don’t forget. And I think. That will be a problem anymore. So I’m looking forward to.That better, better team cohesion. But it is going to be, you know, we don’t know yet. We’re going to learn. Our way through it. Like, think most like most of your companies?DaveAwesome. So to last question. first of all, what are you guys working on now? Like, what are your top, you know, key priorities and you know, on your own leadership development, like what do you what do you kind of like focusing on are finding the time to read or think about now?CharlieWell, as I as I set up the structure, it’s really trying to figure out how do I drive more contextual, better alignment with the teams, including some of our stakeholder partners? That’s like not a new problem, but it’s I’m sure that we are persistent or that you’ve always got to work on and you can always get better at. And I think it doesn’t get better without a very. sIntentional way of doing it. So I’m looking at some training to help with that.You know, I think, you know, a lot of that. We did a lot. Of listening sessions with our DNI efforts. Listening sessions are actually part of NPS. We call them huddles. So some of the training I’m looking at. Is how to have conversations. How do you have really honest, hard conversations, but not in an adversarial way? And there’s. There’s some good. Material out there, so I’m going to be kind of focused on that. And then the second thing we’re focused on is how do we really set our. Ourselves up for the future of what the home is going to be and spending a lot of time really looking at really, really where customers are going to want home? How are they going to?What kinds of entertainment are they going to want and getting. Back to some some strategies? One of the things I’m interested in doing.Is is driving sort of a ten year strategy cycle within the group. A lot of companies will do five year plans or three year plans. And how do you sort of have a rolling ten year kind of plan on on again?Less about the finances, but more about where.Consumer trends are going to be and how do we really make sure that we’re applying our innovation and our resources in a smart way to make sure that those are seen and worked into our products in a real way?So those are sort of the two big.Sort of new cultural things I’m working on.And then other than that, we’re going to keep driving.Connecting homes, you know, and people, whether it’s some of the mobile products we’re launching now.Or.We’re going all broadband and some of our new forms of entertainment, you know, it’s just it’s a busy, busy world as you as, you know, lots of product changes. But it’s.Exciting. And so, you know, continuing.To focus on what we want to do and not kind of chasing what others are doing is always about.Also making sure that you’re staying true to what you think you can build as is key to me.DaveThat’s great. That’s great. What’s the most recent like book you’ve read or the movie you’ve seen or show you’ve watched or something? That’s that you found interesting that maybe the audience could benefit from?CharlieYou know, I was trying to look at I was trying to look up the title of this book I read, I will get it to you. But it was really about.Successful leaders and CEOs.And how they thought about.Capital allocation.Again, I apologize. I can’t think of the title I need to look at because.DaveThe main theme in a couple of months. The main thing was, look here eight CEOs. And they were some of the most successful CEOs in history. And they may not have been the high flying ones you’ve heard of. But they really return shareholder value because they thought constantly about how they were allocating capital and just sort of the thought process that they went through and I think that is increasingly. Something that I’m certainly spending more time thinking about as well because you do, you have to shut down. Some things to start new with new things, and that’s hard. But you know, the people that either through instinct or. In this case, you know, just really good studying of where things are going. They’ve been able to make those those choices. So I apologize. I don’t have the name of the book, but all I know.Is we’ll make sure we capture it in there and in the of notes. That’s awesome, though. It’s awesome, and I think it makes a ton of sense, you know, thinking about prioritization and how you make some decisions about, you know, at the local level.But then at the more strategic level where you’re at, it really comes down to where are you going to make that capital wise and in bringing out the right process that’s actually driving that ten year vision you’re talking about is is. Really important. Try. Thanks so much for taking time with us today. We really appreciate it was awesome having you on the CrossLead podcast. Any final thoughts or comments?CharlieNo. Again, I appreciate and honored that you asked me to participate. I’ve learned so much from listening to others. Talk about their experiences. Certainly learned a lot from you.Just how hopeful can be helpful to someone again. The notion of high performing teams and how you organize that is is, to your point, it’s a persistent problem. So I think you’re doing good work and it’s critical.DaveIf the listeners want to learn more about you or follow you. Is there even a way to do that given your own position? Yeah, people are going to love this question.CharlieYeah. And honestly, you know, I’m not active on the social media platforms, so I think you probably just need to look for. I know that, you know, I’ve got some some of my keynotes out there. You can watch them. And, you know, once COVID kind of gets better and we’re traveling more, I’m sure I’ll be. I’ll be doing some conferences and things like that.DaveAwesome. All right. Well, thank you, Charli.e. I really appreciate you spending time with us today.CharlieLikewise. Thank you.Daveone more thing before we finish the episode, the CrossLead podcast is produced by the team at Truth Work Media. I want to make this the best leadership podcast available, so I would love to get your feedback. Our goal this season is to have authentic conversations with special operators, business leaders and thought leaders on the topics of leadership and agility. If you have any feedback, suggested topics or leaders that you want to hear from these, email me at contact@crosslead.com. If you found this episode interesting. Please share it with a friend and drop us a rating until next time. Thank you for joining.

In this episode, Peter Jenkins owner of the Saltwater Edge stops by the podcast to talk about his recent testimony at the State House regarding shoreline access in Rhode Island. Tony and Peter break down the potential power of a unified recreational angling community, the difficulty of unification, political representation and how successful conservation efforts in upper-level politics share a bi-partisan history.This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

My guest this week is Peter Jenkins [33:40], longtime striper angler and owner of the Saltwater Edge Fly Shop, outside of newport, Rhode Island. Peter talks about the seven different seasons of striper fishing on the coast, and also about the plight of the striper populations in the Atlantic. It's still an awesome and productive fishery, however we know it could be even better with proper conservation measures. In the Fly Box this week, we have some thought-provoking questions and comments, including: A comment on the lack of small fly shops these days and the bewildering variety of equipment Do I want a Spey rod for shoreline fishing and smaller steelhead rivers? Do you think that trying different fly sizes is something that applies universally Should tiers have more than one fly-tying vise? Since most people fish nymphs these days and they catch more fish than other methods, should we be limiting the number of fish we catch and release> Is there ever a time when you should go a size or two larger on a fly? What feathers should I save from grouse, pheasants, and wild turkey? I lost two large rainbows because I had trouble handling my slack line. What can I do to prevent this?

In this episode Peter Jenkins, owner of The Saltwater Edge, swings by The Guide Post to talk about building a business in the recreational fishing industry, his involvement with the fight to protect our fisheries and how his commitment to conservation positively affected his business.Click here to check out a blog from Peter entitled, "If Fishing Is How You See The World...". You can explore the Saltwater Edge more by clicking here.This podcast is presented by Costa Sunglasses.Follow ASGA on Social to stay up to date on current events!Instagram = @SaltwaterGuidesAssociationFacebook = American Saltwater Guides Association

A great interview with Peter Jenkins, an anlger who serves Rhode Island from his shop at The Saltwater Edge in Newport, Rhode Island. We discuss fly fishing, conservation, trends, and get inside Peter's thinking for E-Commerce and the other ways he continually serves the angling community and his customers, Peter's not your typical shop owner - he values first class service, e-commerce and staying up to date on trends and conversation hot button topics. A great interview and we'll be sure to have Peter back this summer. 

If you have been into Long Distance hiking for any amount of time you have probably heard of a Triple Crown hiker. This means that a hiker has completed the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and the Continental Divide Trail. Jester's guest today, Mary Davison, has completed the Triple Crown as a Section Hiker. The unique aspect about this for Mary is the fact that she started the quest to do so at the age of 60 and finished at the age of 76. Mary has written a book about her Triple Crown titled, "Old Lady on the Trail - Triple Crown at 76." She has also written and released a second book titled, "Aren't You Afraid?" about her section hiking on the American Discovery Trail. As you will hear, Mary is an inspiration and continues to hike and has plans to be out on the trails again very soon!       Thanks for listening and Happy Section Hiking Connect with Mary Davison: https://maryedavison.com/ Trail Journals: https://www.trailjournals.com/journal/23571 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mary.davison.520562 Mary's Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JGDMJF8/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1 American Discovery Trail (First Coast to Coast non-motorized Trail): https://discoverytrail.org/ Walk Across America by Peter Jenkins: https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Across-America-Peter-Jenkins/dp/006095955X Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart: Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com Website: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/jester-section-hiker/ Connect with Hiking Radio Network: Email: steve@hikingradionetwork.com Website: hikingradionetwork.com Music provided by: The Okee Dokee Brothers "Through The Woods" www.okeedokee.org

Peking Duck, snow peas, Peter Jenkins, Wonder Bread, and Keith Young's Steak House.

Scott wrote this bio... Scott Grierson Age 53 Grew up in a modern log cabin in Bass Harbor Maine and still live adjacent to the Family Land. Grew up as country boy fishing, shooting rats, raising rabbits, pigs, playing in the woods, etc.... The son of educated parents and naturalist and adventurer father Stanley O Grierson. Spent my senior year of high school as a foreign exchange student in Peru. After that went back several times in 85, 86, 87 while also dabbling in college..Spent big blocks of time in Peru 94-2004. First AT through hike started spring of 1988. Turned 21 on the Trail. Previously had read a book called Walk Across America by Peter Jenkins as a kid. Was talking about that with a buddy winter 88 and he mentioned the AT which I hadn’t heard of before. About a month or so later I was off for Springer Mountain. I learned quickly and was a strong hiker and would sometimes do big days like the whole State of Connecticut in a day, over 50 miles. . First thru hike took 6 1⁄2 months and came easy to me. Did another 1,500 AT miles in 89 which I eventually pulled together in sections by 1994. Speed Hike was in 1991. 55 days 20 hours and 34 minutes. I have walked the entire AT as a purist by the white blazes three times, several other sections some multiple times and have knocked out more that 10,000 miles of backpacking around the world over the years. I wanted to really challenge myself after the first AT time Sought a life and death struggle with a beast. I showed myself and the world at that time that I was who I thought I was. After that and getting to know David Horton, ended up trying ultras. Did well with that too and finished over 15 of them including the Hard Rock 100. Have spent long periods of time in the Peruvian jungle where I met my wife and the future mother of our sons in a little village along the Upper Amazon. Have guided in Peru and led an expedition over the interfluvial divide between Peru and Brazil hacking our way across truly wild rain forest with machetes and then built our own canoes to paddle out to Brazil. Taken my family on adventures like paddling from one side of the Everglades to the other, sections of the AT in winter when our oldest were 4 and 6 and most recently spent 6 months on the 3,000 Kilometer Te Araroa Adventure Route in New Zealand. For fun we go camping here in Maine all season sometimes in survival mode living off the land, building our shelters, harvesting wild game, clamming, snow caves, etc... One of my goals as a young person and still to be honed to this day is to be a “Great Outdoorsman”. That is the pinnacle of outdoor competency to me and it is all about being one with nature and the natural world. I am more comfortable eating grubs and beetles in a thatched roof hut or sleeping on a frozen lake than I would be in a white painted apartment or office somewhere. To me knowing how far or fast I or someone can cover ground is no different than a coyote or other wild animal knowing the same. What is my range in the backcountry?, how fast can that terrain be covered?, how much food do I need?, how long can I stay out? That is part of being a great outdoorsman. Everyone challenges themselves on a hill, mountain, section of trail, etc.... Knowing what each of us can do in the narrow aspect of how fast one can cover huge distances in the wilds is personally and collectively of value. Moving fast through the mountains is but one component and aspect of being a skilled outdoorsman. I work on many skills. Wild food harvesting, survival, knowing the plants, animals, seasons, being able to lead others and anything that brings me more in tune with the natural surroundings. Many outdoor people rush to get back to a bed and hot shower. I work hard in town so I can stay out as long as possible and sleep on the ground,bathe in a streams, lakes, oceans and eat wild foods.

In first episode of Season 3, we talk albies albies albies with Peter Jenkins of the Saltwater Edge. We hit on strategies from boat and shore, gear, hot lures, and fly fishing tactics. We also talk American Saltwater Guides Association and the striper season so far. It’s good to be back! New episodes coming soon. […]

I challenge you to listen to this without smiling lots. Freelance copywriter Peter Jenkins has a warm smile in his voice - and he paints stories that delight. He oozes enthusiasm for his craft and he is perfect example of the benefits of being constantly curious. He should inspire you to keep writing and finding your voice in those words.

1. Just a Closer Walk With Thee (traditional hymn, led by Nick Smith) 2. Dark Heart (written by Peter Jenkins, led by Evan Thomas Way) 3. The Blessed Light (written by Josh White, led by Evan Thomas Way)

Any town's tackle shop is the social center of talk, rumor, advice, information, innuendo, outright lies, a few more rumors, and some outright lies. And if a tackle shop owner plays his cards right, he gives his customers - new and old - enough information that with a little work they become better anglers. Such is the case with Peter Jenkins, owner of The Saltwater Edge. Peter has a passion for fishing and a passion for sharing info about fishing, and he puts it all to good use in an amazing retail and online shop that is as much about info as it is about money. He also knows more about marine worms than any human should know. Hint: That knowledge equals BIG fish. Enjoy!The Saltwater Edgehttps://saltwateredge.com/https://www.facebook.com/The-Saltwater-Edge-47410672605/https://www.instagram.com/saltwateredge/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-KGEdM5Sg4bSPlKFq7mNiw

The one and only Peter Jenkins returns to the show on the occasion of the release of the third and final book in his Thai occultism saga, The Thai Occult Appendix. In this episode we talk more about spirit houses and why you should think twice about installing them, angels in Thai occultism, Thai astrology, cave spirits and the Thai animist version of the story of a wacky billionaire and some trapped school boys. Very good stuff.  Enjoy! Show Notes The Thai Occult website. The Thai Occult Books on Facebook. Note: There are images from the book available at the post page at runesoup.com

In today's podcast episode, I grab an impromptu conversation with Peter Jenkins discussing then personal approach to booking start-up sessions. Starting by authentically engaging with members and truly understand what their goal(s) are. Describing how the SUS will help them - What's in it for them? Moving to scheduling that SUS confidently with them. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/phil-t9/message

Our 2019 summer series looking at old testament characters and how they point to Jesus.

There is a large number of Senate-confirmed positions throughout government that are currently filled by acting officials, especially in the Interior Department. But at least one of those acting appointments may be flat-out illegal. That's the allegation raised by a new complaint by the group Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility. PEER says David Vela can't legally serve as the National Park Service's acting deputy director for operations, because he was appointed by another deputy director, not the NPS director, since that position is vacant. PEER is asking the interior IG to render its own opinion on the legality of the appointment. Peter Jenkins is senior counsel at PEER, he explained the complaint on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.

In this episode, Mike is joined by Patrick Rhone and things get deep. Patrick has followed sketchnoting since Mike coined the term, and he uses sketchnoting every morning in a very different way. This is the perfect episode for anyone who would love to sketchnote but doesn't think they can (and it's a great discussion for the long time Pro too). RUNNING ORDER Intro Patrick's sketchnote journey A sketchnote travel book Meeting different people Why do people sketchnote? What puts people off sketchnoting and how to overcome that One-and-done vs the two-step Drawing the same thing again and again Playing the long game - slow, steady, and then sudden bursts The pilot class of the Sketchnote Workshop Sketchnote morning pages and defeating The Resistance Find the bird 3 Tips Tools Get rid of the special LINKS Patrick's website - http://www.patrickrhone.net Patrick's books - http://patrickrhone.com The Cramped - http://www.thecramped.com The Palm Tipsheet - http://palmtipsheet.org Moleskine - https://us.moleskine.com/en/ Peter Jenkins, A Walk Across America - https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Across-America-Peter-Jenkins/dp/006095955X/therohdesignwebs “Ideas not Art” stickers and buttons - https://www.zazzle.com/sketchnotes Rob Dimeo - https://mobile.twitter.com/Rob_Dimeo Sermon sketchnote group on Facebook - https://facebook.com/groups/1676824095864634 Morning Pages - https://juliacameronlive.com/basic-tools/morning-pages/ Steven Pressfield - https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Pressfield The War of Art - https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Through-Creative-Battles/dp/1936891026/therohdesignwebs TOOLS Pocket Moleskine Sketchbook - https://www.amazon.com/Moleskine-Sketchbook-Pocket-Plain-Black/dp/8883701054/therohdesignwebs Retro 51 Tornado - http://www.retro51.com/fwi_tor_classiclacquers.html Uniball Signo - https://www.amazon.com/Uni-Ball-Signo-Retractable-0-38mm-Ultra-Micro/dp/B01MYWUMPQ/therohdesignwebs Hobinichi Techo 2019 Diary - https://www.1101.com/store/techo/en/magazine/2019/yokoku/ 3 TIPS Find the bird Keep and revisit a notebook with your repeated practice Don't be afraid to keep learning - YouTube is great CREDITS Producer: Jon Schiedermayer Show Notes: Chris Wilson SUPPORT THE PODCAST Buy one of Mike Rohde's books and use code ROHDE40 at Peachpit.com for 40% off - http://rohdesign.com/books PAST PODCAST SEASON LINKS Season 1 - https://soundcloud.com/sketchnote-army-podcast/sets/sketchnote-army-podcast-se1 Season 2 - https://soundcloud.com/sketchnote-army-podcast/sets/sketchnote-army-podcast-se2 Season 3 - https://soundcloud.com/sketchnote-army-podcast/sets/sketchnote-army-podcast-se3 Season 4 - https://soundcloud.com/sketchnote-army-podcast/sets/sketchnote-army-podcast-se4

Da oljeprisen falt foran øynene på Imenco-sjef Geir Egil Østebøvik, måtte han bryte med sin gamle overbevisning. På Sysla Live i Bergen i juni, fortalte Østebøvik, 4Subsea-sjef Peter Jenkins og Eelume-sjef Arne Kjørsvik om hvordan det er å drive innovasjon i nedgangstid. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today guest speaker Peter Jenkins provides us with a sermon titled Let us Enjoy Peace with God. We hope you enjoy this sermon and for any more details please visit our website at  https://www.clevelandbaptist.com/ The post Let us Enjoy Peace with God appeared first on Cleveland Baptist Church.

In this week's segment of The Neonicotinoid View, host June Stoyer and Colorado beekeeper, Tom Theobald talk to Mr. Peter Jenkins from the Center For Food Safety in regards to breaking news regarding a decision by the federal court that ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) systematically violated the Endangered Species Act (ESA)! Stay tuned! Tune in to The Organic View Radio Show and visit our contest section at www.theorganicview.com/contests to win one of our monthly prizes! Today's show is sponsored by CoronaTools.com, the nation's leader in garden and landscape tools. Listeners of TheOrganicView can receive 20% off + free US shipping (US Domestic Customers only) their CoronaTools.com purchase by using the coupon code "orgview".  Discover their high quality loppers, bypass pruners, saws, rakes, shovels, and more. (Please note that offer does NOT apply to wheelbarrows or replacement parts.)  For more offers, please visit our website at www.theorganicview.com

I’m just back from a wonderful trip to Cape Cod fishing for false albacore with my old friend Captain Tony Biski (http://www.orvis.com/p/monomoy-fly-fishing-capt-tony-biski-ma/8c91 ) and have been wanting to do a podcast with Peter Jenkins from The Saltwater Edge in Newport, Rhode Island. Since he’s an albie expert, it seemed like the perfect week to talk about these wonderful fish. Peter and I don’t agree on all aspects of albie fishing—but that’s what makes fly fishing interesting and fun. In the Fly Box, we have questions about snorkel observations of trout streams, suggestions on how to tie on a fly in fading light, a mystery about losing a potential monster trout, when to lose the shot and indicator when nymph fishing, a bunch of questions about what fly rod to pick, and the strongest backing-to-fly-line connection. Plus a touching story from a listener in the UK.

Barbara Jenkins is a bestselling co-author and traveler who received the attention of National Geographic Magazine with a cross country trek she took with her ex husband back in the 70's.  Don't be fooled.  This woman is as vibrant today as she was back then.  Barbara is a natural born storyteller who is all about the power of saying "yes" and she joins us today with wisdom to spare.  When adventure came knocking, Barbara Jenkins answered. And it wasn’t just any adventure--but one that would take her on a walk across America and change the trajectory of her life forever.  Some of you may be familiar with the New York Times best-sellers Walk Across America and The Walk West, written by Barbara and her then-husband, Peter Jenkins. In today’s interview, we get a glimpse behind the curtain into the story behind the stories, and the wisdom that Barbara has gathered along the way. Barbara has faced numerous challenges throughout her life: being hit by a car, walking pregnant across a mountain range in a blizzard, and then eventually raising three children as a single parent while simultaneously navigating a writing career on her own. Barbara’s story of resilience, extraordinary adventure, empowerment, and perseverance is a reminder that struggle is essential to growth. That even after one door closes, another door will open in due time if you’re willing to keep your head up and keep doing the work.

Word of the Day - JourneyThe girls talk about what journeys they have experienced. Beth speaks of her current medical journey. Leslie talks about the mythology of the hero's journey.A Little Sweet...Leslie is still working on the Kathleen sweater.A Little Tart...Reviews:Blue Highways by William Least Heat-MoonBeth reviews books about journeys by her favorite writers, including River Horse, PrairyErth and Blue Highways and other books by William Least Heat-Moon; A Walk Across America and Along the Edge of America by Peter Jenkins and Blue Highways Revisited by Edgar I Ailor III and Edgar I Ailor IV. A Little Unexpected...The girls share a special evening spent at The Crooked Road Cafe at the Cockram Mill Complex and talk about the other great restaurants in Meadows of Dan. The history of Cockram Mill is discussed with memories of the Dan River Queen riverboat. The Crooked Road - Virginia's Heritage Music Trail and some of the history of music in the area, including the Bristol sessions and Sammy Shelor. Reynold's Homestead and some activities sharing music of different genres, such at the Second Sunday Music and Jazz on the Lawn.Your hosts wrap up the show with the word for next time, chosen by a listener and they will return in two weeks with another episode.Music AttributionReverie (small theme)by _ghost featuring Pitxccmixter.org/files/_ghost/25389CC Attribution (3.0)

Everett and I talked with Peter Jenkins about the Louisiana Marriage and Conscience act and why it's so bad for our state.  If you want to make sure this regressive bill never becomes law, call Rep. Abramson and ask him to stop the bill in committee (504-275-8051).  Or call Rep. Johnson and ask him to pull his bill (318-741-2790).

[Episode 44 - March 29, 2014] Smartphone app helps fight invasive species in Ontario Camp Industry Negligence: Exposed Special Guest: Travel Author of Peter Jenkins of peterjenkinsblog.wordpress.com

Part 3 of the conference contains the mid-day keynote address provided by Reto Francioni, CEO of Deutsch Borse AG. Panel 2 is moderated by Joe Cangemi, Managing Director of ConvergEx Group. It is entitled Competitive challenges in the exchange space? Panelists include Alasdair Haynes, CEO of Chi-X Europe, Bill Harts, Chief Strategy Officer in Thomson Reuters, Gary Stone, Chief Strategy Officer in Bloomberg Tradebook LLC, Wally Sullivan, Managing Partner of Pulse Trading, Peter Jenkins, President of AX Trading and Rob Howe, Corporate Strategist of Liquidnet. Panel 3 is moderated by Bruce Weber, Dean of Lerner College of Business and Economics in University of Delaware. The topic is Wherein lie the growth opportunities? Panelists include Larry Tabb of TABB Group, Ian Domowitz of ITG, Joe Rosen of RKA, Inc., Pinar Emirdag of London Stock Exchange Group, Frank Hatheway of NASDAQ OMX, and Tim Mahoney of BIDS Trading. Panel 4 is moderated by David Weild IV, Founder and Chairman of Grant Thornton LLP and Capital Markets Advisor Partners LLC. Topic is IPO capital raising in the global economy. Panelists include Huseyin Erkan of Istanbul Stock Exchange, Joseph Hall of Davis, Polk & Wardwell LLP, Steve Wunsch of Wunsch Auction Systems, Barry E. Silbert of SecondMarket Inc., and Gregory L. Wright of ThinkEquity LLC. The closing keynote speech is addressed by Larry Leibowitz, COO of NYSE Euronext.

Part 3 of the conference contains the mid-day keynote address provided by Reto Francioni, CEO of Deutsch Borse AG. Panel 2 is moderated by Joe Cangemi, Managing Director of ConvergEx Group. It is entitled Competitive challenges in the exchange space? Panelists include Alasdair Haynes, CEO of Chi-X Europe, Bill Harts, Chief Strategy Officer in Thomson Reuters, Gary Stone, Chief Strategy Officer in Bloomberg Tradebook LLC, Wally Sullivan, Managing Partner of Pulse Trading, Peter Jenkins, President of AX Trading and Rob Howe, Corporate Strategist of Liquidnet. Panel 3 is moderated by Bruce Weber, Dean of Lerner College of Business and Economics in University of Delaware. The topic is Wherein lie the growth opportunities? Panelists include Larry Tabb of TABB Group, Ian Domowitz of ITG, Joe Rosen of RKA, Inc., Pinar Emirdag of London Stock Exchange Group, Frank Hatheway of NASDAQ OMX, and Tim Mahoney of BIDS Trading. Panel 4 is moderated by David Weild IV, Founder and Chairman of Grant Thornton LLP and Capital Markets Advisor Partners LLC. Topic is IPO capital raising in the global economy. Panelists include Huseyin Erkan of Istanbul Stock Exchange, Joseph Hall of Davis, Polk & Wardwell LLP, Steve Wunsch of Wunsch Auction Systems, Barry E. Silbert of SecondMarket Inc., and Gregory L. Wright of ThinkEquity LLC. The closing keynote speech is addressed by Larry Leibowitz, COO of NYSE Euronext.