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Nancy Kao, the executive director at the Life Care Services-managed The Forum at Rancho San Antonio in Cupertino, CA, was nominated and selected to receive a 2025 McKnight's Pinnacle Award based on her efforts related to workplace culture, employee retention, resident satisfaction, wellness, technology and more. In this Newsmaker's podcast, she shares insights gleaned over her 30-year career as well as her thoughts on the future of senior living and care. "We need to be the one driving changes. Whether it's through innovation, culture or simply leading with heart, we have the power to shape communities where people thrive. Let's all step up and stay curious," she advises.

Wendy Lund isn't just a powerhouse in healthcare marketing — she's also a longtime family friend, thanks to her working alongside my sister Lisa years ago -- also in healthcare marketing -- then becoming neighbors and "besties."  As a result, I also know Wendy is a longtime advocate for women's health, and is as passionate about promoting good information as she is about, well, her dog, Yogi! Yogi And that is one cute dog: spoiler alert in case you miss the video. As Chief Client Officer of Health@WPP, former CEO of GCI Health, and former Chief Communications Officer at Organon, Wendy has been a force in transforming how we talk about — and invest in — women's healthcare. In May 2025 she's being honored with the Pinnacle Award by MM+M for her leadership and impact. The Imperative for Information and Innovation around Women's Health - Health@WPP at SXSW  In yet another heartfelt, informative, and often funny conversation apropos Women's History Month, Wendy explains why Health@WPP believes wise innovation, factual and  frequent information around women's healthcare is an imperative. Those are the pillars driving that progress — and why that's not just good for society, but great for business.

The expansion of home- and community-based services has been an important milestone in the tenure of Margaret McDonald, associate vice president for the Center for Home Care Policy and Research at VNS Health. More work needs to be done to enforce the Omstead decision, a landmark case that found that people with disabilities have a right to receive supports in the community under certain conditions, said McDonald, one of this year's McKnight's Pinnacle Award winners. On the week of the 2025 Pinnacle Awards event, McDonald talked to McKnight's Home Care for a Newsmakers podcast about HCBS and her research. Notes: In her role at VNS Health, Margaret McDonald works on conducting investigations to improve home- and community-based services (HCBS) and oversees the administrative functions of the Center for Home Care Policy and Research. Some of the center's current research focuses on speech recognition to find out if audio recordings can be translated to help reduce the burden of caregiver documentation and explore whether the data collected can identify people who have early-onset of cognitive impairment. The rebalancing of long-term services and supports to HCBS and away from institutions means HCBS has to staff properly, she said. It also means HCBS needs to implement evidence-based practices of care in the home. Physician and nurse practitioner oversight may limit the move toward advanced services, such as hospital-at-home, into the home, she said. The federal government's move to cut scientific research may affect the center's work. But she is hoping that since her research informs clinical practice and healthcare policy including developing strategies to reduce rehospitalizations and delay nursing home admissions that the center will continue to receive support for her work. Follow us on social media: X (formerly Twitter): @McKHomeCare Facebook: McKnight's Home Care LinkedIn: McKnight's Home Care Instagram: mcknights_homecare Follow VNS Health on social media: X (formerly Twitter): @vnshealth Facebook: VNS Health LinkedIn: VNS Health Instagram: @vnshealth Show contributors: McKnight's Home Care Editor Liza Berger; Margaret McDonald, Associate VP for Center for Home Care Policy and Research, VNS Health

Tari Costello is the new executive director of the WI FFA Alumni and Supporters. Costello is a freshly retired former ag teacher from Waupun. Despite her extensive background with state FFA, she still had to maneuver through some challenges. Jill Welke gets an update. Near record breaking warmth today for Wisconsin, but the winds stay noticeable. Stu Muck brings the weather details. There's anxiety in agribusiness and farmers too over potential backlash surrounding Trump policy decisions. Ben Jarboe talks to Nick Paulson, ag economist from the University of Illinois and former senior economic advisor for the council of economic advisors in the white house. He shares his insights on why agriculture can become a target for retaliatory measures even if agriculture wasn't involved in initial policy decisions. The WI Farm Bureau delegation returned from the 106th annual meeting of the American Farm Bureau Federation. Pam Jahnke recaps some of their honors including receiving the Pinnacle Award and New Horizon trophy. Matt Tranel, dairy analyst for EverAg, joins Pam Jahnke to recap the latest milk production report. Tranel says he expects that the impact HPAI has been having on California milk will dissipate fairly quickly. He also says all of agriculture's keeping an eye on February 1st as the declared beginning of potential tariffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I was so very fortunate to sit down with retired Leo and friend, Darren Burch. Darren has continued to make a huge impact in this second chapter, producing an award winning film based from one of his most hight profile cases during his time at Phoenix PD. Darren and I discuss his life, from the early days when speaking wasn't a guarantee, to some of his most memorable cases. Darren is a special person who shares his gift of story telling with us during our time together.  Sit back and give this episode a listen and come away a better version of you for doing so.https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-burch-7b472247?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BuBfMtpaRSCGf%2FNFS3db8gw%3D%3DUS Army veteran.Phoenix Police Sergeant (Ret.)30-year law enforcement career.Author of the award-winning “Twisted But True” book trilogy, filled hilarious, dark and compelling true-crime stories.Featured detective on the ID Channel series “American Detective with Lt. Joe Kenda” series finale.Hosted “5-0 Info” radio show on KTAR for a decade.Hosts the “Badge Boys” TV Show and radio Podcast with Jason Schechterle. The Badge Boys Show was created to promote a positive relationship between community and police. The TV show is on AXON's FRN (First Responders Network).Twisted But True Trilogy The original Twisted But True book received the 2019 Pinnacle Award for Best True-Crime Book and proceeds benefit a Crimestoppers non-profit program.“Twisted But True Book II - Filling in the Cracks” received the 2020 Pinnacle Award for Best True-Crime Book and was featured on ID Channel's American Detective with Lt. Joe Kenda.“Twisted But True Book III - Plugging Up the Holes” received the 2021 Pinnacle Award for Best True-Crime Book. With over two hundred 5-Star reviews, the Twisted But True book series is available on AMAZON, Barns & Noble and can be ordered from all bookstores. Twisted But True and Twisted But True Book II Filling in the Cracks are also available on Amazon's audiobook. Professional Law Enforcement Biography-Sergeant Darren Burch is a 29 year veteran with the Phoenix Police Department and was the Silent Witness Program Director at the time of his retirement. His prior assignments include Detective Supervisor with the Crimes Against Children Unit, Night Detective Supervisor with the Homicide Unit, and Detective with Adult Sex Crimes Unit. The bulk of his investigative career was dedicated to the apprehension of sexual predators. With over 30 years of law enforcement experience, having also held positions with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and U.S. Army Military Intelligence, Darren has received numerous awards to include, the Medal of Lifesaving and the Army Commendation Medal. He was also named “Investigator of the Year” by the Arizona Attorney General's Office, “Detective of the Year” by the Phoenix Police Department, and has over 100 written commendations. Thank you for taking the time to give this podcast a listen. If you would like more information on other Law enforcement Life Coach initiatives, our "Sometimes Heroes Need Help" wellness seminar or our One-On-One life coaching please visit :www.lawenforcementlifecoach.comJohn@lawenforcementlifecoach.comAnd if you would like to watch the interview you can view it in it's entirety on the Law Enforcement Life Coach YouTube Channel : https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCib6HRqAFO08gAkZQ-B9Ajw/videos/upload?filter=%5B%5D&sort=%7B%22columnType%22%3A%22date%22%2C%22sortOrder%22%3A%22DESCENDING%22%7D

Clinical teams must be engaged and their pain points understood to successfully adopt new technologies and improve patient care.  In the second episode of the CHIME 2024 Fall Forum series, guest host Christopher Kunney interviews Michelle Tillis, VP of Information Systems and Technology and Nursing Informatics Officer at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Michelle shares insights into their Pinnacle Award win, emphasizing collaboration with frontline staff, data analysis, and clinical learning partnerships to ensure technology supports informed decision-making. She highlights how the KLAS Arch Collaborative helped address physician burnout and improve satisfaction through initiatives like ambient technology, and explores the potential of virtual nursing in their new state-of-the-art hospital. Tune in and learn how to empower your clinical teams through technology and data-driven solutions! Resources: Connect with and follow Michelle Tillis on LinkedIn. Learn more about Children's Healthcare of Atlanta on their LinkedIn and website.

Survey after survey shows that local media is the most trusted media in the United States today. Tiziana Dearing transformed a successful career in advocacy, philanthropy, and the academy into the morning voice of news and information in one of America's great cities.  Dearing is the host of WBUR's “Morning Edition.” Prior to helping listeners start the morning with news from around the corner and around the world, she hosted “Radio Boston,” WBUR's daily local magazine, for five years. Prior to journalism, Dearing's career spanned academia and advocacy work. She taught graduate students at the Boston College School of Social Work and chaired its program in Social Innovation and Leadership. Dearing also ran a start-up foundation focused on breaking generational cycles of poverty in Boston neighborhoods and was the first woman president of Catholic Charities for the Archdiocese of Boston. Additionally, she ran a research center at the Harvard Kennedy School and worked in management consulting. She earned the Pinnacle Award from the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce and was named one of Boston Business Journal's 40 Under 40.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Survey after survey shows that local media is the most trusted media in the United States today. Tiziana Dearing transformed a successful career in advocacy, philanthropy, and the academy into the morning voice of news and information in one of America's great cities.  Dearing is the host of WBUR's “Morning Edition.” Prior to helping listeners start the morning with news from around the corner and around the world, she hosted “Radio Boston,” WBUR's daily local magazine, for five years. Prior to journalism, Dearing's career spanned academia and advocacy work. She taught graduate students at the Boston College School of Social Work and chaired its program in Social Innovation and Leadership. Dearing also ran a start-up foundation focused on breaking generational cycles of poverty in Boston neighborhoods and was the first woman president of Catholic Charities for the Archdiocese of Boston. Additionally, she ran a research center at the Harvard Kennedy School and worked in management consulting. She earned the Pinnacle Award from the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce and was named one of Boston Business Journal's 40 Under 40. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerica D. Wortham, a Tulsa, Oklahoma native, is a renowned bestselling author, award-winning spoken word artist, and a key influencer in the realms of literature and arts. Her passion for words, both written and spoken, took root early in her life, blossoming into a career that embodies creativity and cultural impact.In May 2012, Jerica established J'Parlé, launching a literary magazine that quicklyemerged as a crucial platform for global artists, particularly for those who find their expression through writing. The mission of J'Parlé has been to ensure that every voice is given a chance to resonate, making it a hub for diverse and powerful storytelling. 2013 was a landmark year for Jerica as she ventured into hosting with the debut of J'Parlé Live, a show that highlighted her dynamic presence and versatility. Beyond the stage, she has made significant contributions, including teaching poetry to inmates in partnership with the Department of Corrections, demonstrating her belief in the transformative power of words.Jerica's career spans several roles: author, publisher, business coach, curator, BBCRadio writer/producer, Executive Producer of the bLERDS web series, humanitarian, and philanthropist. In October 2014, she took her philanthropic efforts further by founding the J'Parlé Scholarship fund, aiding in the educational pursuits of students andadults.In her role as Program Director for the Greenwood Art Project during the Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commemoration, Jerica was instrumental in overseeing over 30 individual art projects, involving more than 100 artists. Her artistic talents were also showcased in the leading single for the Motown signed project, Fire in Little Africa, and she was featured in the OWN Network's two-part docuseries & The Legacy of Black Wall Street in 2021, further solidifying her prominence in the arts.Jerica is the visionary behind the Parla Creative Festival, a citywide public art initiative championing BIPOC creatives. This includes the (B)light Project, which artistically revitalizes blighted homes, and various community programs that celebrate diverse reative disciplines. Additionally, she is committed to community enrichment through a community garden and an after-school program for adolescents and teens.Her accolades are extensive, including multiple Poetry Slam Championships, features in the New York Times and Rolling Stone Magazine, being named the 2020 Black Wall Street Spoken Word Artist of the Year, and receiving the YWCA's 2021 Woman of the Year, Pinnacle Award for Arts and Humanity. She's curated art for Wilson's athletic brand, orchestrated the PGA Tour art experience, and recently, was honored as the 2022 Boomtown Awards Legacy Award recipient from TYPROS.Jerica's future plans include further developing platforms for artists in her community.Outside of her professional pursuits, she finds joy in life with her husband, Webster, and their two sons, Solomon and Jonah, striking a perfect balance between a rich career and a fulfilling personal life.

In this episode, we sit down with Lois Bowers, the influential Editor of McKnight's Senior Living, to explore the vision and impact behind one of the industry's most prestigious recognitions—the McKnight's Pinnacle Awards. Lois shares her personal journey into senior living journalism and what inspired the creation of these awards. Listeners will gain a unique behind-the-scenes look into the selection process, learning about the qualities and achievements that set Pinnacle Award winners apart. Lois also highlights a few memorable stories from past recipients that left a lasting impression, illustrating how these leaders and innovators are shaping the future of senior living. Throughout the conversation, we'll discuss the role McKnight's plays in supporting the industry through its various publications and the long-term impact Lois hopes the Pinnacle Awards will have on recognizing and elevating excellence within senior living. Pinnacle Awards: https://www.mcknightspinnacleawards.com/

In this episode of The Real ResQ Podcast, host Jason Quinn is joined by Joe Sarber and Bob Yanacsek, founders of FROST. FROST is a company that provides Fast Response Operational Safety Teams (FROST) for airshows. They specialize in creating a safe environment and providing immediate support in case of incidents or emergencies. The team consists of first responders and firefighters who are trained in aircraft rescue and firefighting.  The team strategically sets up their equipment and vehicles near the runway to ensure a quick response time. FROST also acts as a consultant to local fire departments, providing them with extraction plans and guidance on handling aircraft-related incidents. The team travels to airshows across the United States and has a close-knit relationship with the performers and other industry professionals.  FROST has responded to various incidents at airshows, including a plane that accidentally shut off its engine mid-air, a plane swap gone wrong, and a crowd member who had a stroke and hit his head. They have also been recognized with two awards: the Pinnacle Award for Service Providers in the International Council of Air Shows (ICAST) in 2018, and the Des Barker Safety Award in 2022. Enjoy!   This episode is powered by Vertical HeliCASTS. Thank you for sponsoring this episode of The Real ResQ: Axnes, Spectorlab and Ready Swimmer. Follow The Real ResQ on Facebook and Instagram and listen on Vertical Helicasts. Plus, get your podcast gear at therealresqstore.com.

SummaryIn this three part episode, we have the privilege of speaking with three remarkable leaders who share their insights and experiences in addressing critical issues in education.In our first segment, we delve into the importance of collaborative partnerships in school business management with Panther Valley School District's initiative to address parking lot maintenance challenges. By partnering with local municipalities, the district not only saved costs but also enhanced resource utilization and service quality.Next, we explore Worcester Public Schools' transformative transportation initiative, which transitioned from contracted to district-operated transportation. This strategic move resulted in significant cost savings, allowing the district to reinvest in educational resources while improving transportation options and service quality for students.In our third segment, we celebrate Bayard Public Schools' innovative efforts , where they addressed childcare challenges through a collaborative partnership with the city. By establishing a community-owned childcare center within the elementary school, the district not only supported parents but also ensured consistent curriculum and care for children from birth through age five.TakeawaysCollaborative partnerships between school districts and local municipalities can lead to cost savings and improved service quality in areas such as maintenance and transportation.Transitioning from contracted to district-operated services, such as transportation, can result in significant cost savings, allowing districts to allocate resources more effectively and enhance services for students.Addressing childcare challenges through innovative partnerships not only supports parents in the community but also ensures consistent curriculum and care for children, contributing to their overall development and well-being.Strategic initiatives in school business management, such as the establishment of community-owned facilities and shared resource utilization, can have a transformative impact on both the educational system and the broader community.Do you have something innovative and special to share, worthy of the 2024 Pinnacle Award? Apply Here! The deadline is June 1, 2024!Contact School Business Insider: Check us out on social media: LinkedIn Twitter (X) Website: https://asbointl.org/SBI Email: podcast@asbointl.org Make sure to like, subscribe and share for more great insider episodes!Disclaimer:The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the Association of School Business Officials International. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The "ASBO International" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. The presence of any advertising does not endorse, or imply endorsement of, any products or services by ASBO International.ASBO International is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization and does not participate or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for elective public office. The sharing of news or information concerning public policy issues or political campaigns and candidates are not, and should not be construed as, endorsements by ASBO Internatio...

CTL Script/ Top Stories of April 16th           Publish Date: April 16th      From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast    Today is Tuesday, April 16th and Happy 76th Birthday to NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. ***04.16.24 – BIRTHDAY – KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR*** I'm Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  Etowah High School Student Chefs Selected for State Culinary Contest Cherokee County Firefighters Graduate Recruit Training Skandalakis to Take Over Investigation of Burt Jones in Trump Election Case   Plus, Bruce Jenkins sits down with Leah McGrath to discuss celiac disease.   We'll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you're looking for Community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!    Commercial: CU of GA STORY 1: Etowah High School Student Chefs Selected for State Culinary Contest Etowah High School students Brianna Doville, Nami Alcaniz, and Lily Riggins were chosen for the Georgia Department of Education's School Nutrition Division Student Chef Competition. Their dish, spicy quesadillas, was developed in their Family and Consumer Sciences class. Although they didn't win the top prize, they were finalists. Judges evaluated their entry on appeal, appearance, taste, and sanitation. The dish, featuring Georgia-grown ingredients, may appear on school menus. The recipe includes spinach flour tortillas, chicken, bell pepper, onion, jalapeno, spices, olives, and mozzarella cheese. After baking, it's served with a sour cream and milk sauce. STORY 2: Cherokee County Firefighters Graduate Recruit Training Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services welcomed 19 new firefighters in a graduation ceremony at Woodstock First Baptist Church. The recruits, including Ian Banks and Jacob Householder, underwent eight months of training and received Firefighter II and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician credentials. Awards were presented, including the Douglas Clark Waters Jr. Award to Charles Toburen and the Pinnacle Award to Householder. Rickey Fairchild received the Jill Mabley Star of Life Award. The recruits expressed gratitude to their instructors and support staff. Fire Chief Eddie Robinson swore them in, and family and friends pinned their badges. They began field operations on April 14. STORY 3: Skandalakis to Take Over Investigation of Burt Jones in Trump Election Case Pete Skandalakis, the head of the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia, has been appointed to lead the investigation into Lt. Gov. Burt Jones' alleged involvement in efforts to overturn President Joe Biden's 2020 election victory in Georgia. This move comes after Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis was disqualified due to a conflict of interest. Jones, accused of participating in a meeting of Republican "fake" electors, expressed relief at the development, criticizing Willis' handling of the case. Meanwhile, Willis faces scrutiny in her prosecution of Donald Trump and co-defendants, with accusations of an improper relationship with a special prosecutor. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.    Back in a moment  Break:  DRAKE STORY 4: Georgia Lawmakers Press US Postal Service on Continued Mail Disruptions and Delays Georgia lawmakers, including Sen. Raphael Warnock and Rep. Rich McCormick, are pressing the USPS for answers regarding ongoing mail service disruptions in the state. They addressed concerns about the new Atlanta Regional Processing and Distribution Center and the USPS's "Delivering for America" plan. Lawmakers asked how USPS plans to improve mail efficiencies and ensure no one is left behind due to operational changes. Sen. Jon Ossoff plans to question USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy about delays linked to the Palmetto facility at a Senate hearing on April 16. Additionally, Warnock and other representatives urged the USPS Office of Inspector General to expand its audit of the distribution center to investigate potential disproportionate impacts on rural, minority, low-income, and underserved communities in Georgia. STORY 5: Georgia House District Republican Candidates Court Cherokee County Voters Republican candidates for Georgia House District 22, incumbent Rep. Jordan Ridley and challenger Paul Kettering, outlined their goals and views at a forum. Hosted by various Republican groups, the event focused on issues like the state budget, income tax, Homestead Option Sales Tax, Medicaid, and illegal immigration. Ridley emphasized his achievements and conservative principles, while Kettering highlighted the need for representation and simplicity in governance. Both candidates oppose Medicaid expansion and support school voucher programs. Ridley opposes term limits, while Kettering favors them. The forum attracted about 43 attendees, and two more events are scheduled in the series. Commercial:  INGLES 6 STORY 6: INGLES – LEAH And now here is Bruce Jenkin's conversation with Leah McGrath on celiacs disease. We'll have closing comments after this.    COMMERCIAL: JM HELLER   SIGN OFF –   Thanks again for listening to today's Cherokee Tribune Ledger podcast. . If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, the Gwinnett Daily Post, the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties, or the Paulding County News Podcast. Get more on these stories and other great content at tribune ledger news.com. Giving you important information about our community and telling great stories are what we do.     Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. 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On the latest episode of Mocs on the Mic, host Chris Goforth talks with women's basketball head coach Shawn Poppie and junior Sigrun Olafsdottir about the Mocs upcoming trip to the 2024 NCAA Tournament. In just his second season, Poppie is leading the Mocs to his second consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance after leading Chattanooga to yet another Southern Conference Tournament win in Asheville, N.C. Sitting at a record of 28-4 on the year, the 2023-24 Mocs are the No. 14 seed in their region, pitting UTC against the No. 3 seeded NC State Wolfpack coached by former Chattanooga head coach Wes Moore. Having swept the SoCon regular season and tournament titles this season under the league's Coach of the Year in Poppie, the Mocs will be aiming to make some noise in Raleigh, N.C., this coming weekend. Sigrun Olafsdottir's 2023-24 season has seen the Iceland native come away with honors that include being named to the 2024 SoCon All-Defensive Team as well as taking home the 2024 Pinnacle Award at the SoCon Tournament. Touted as one of the best defensive players in the entire conference, Olafsdottir has a big decision waiting for her at the conclusion of the team's NCAA Tournament run with the four-year starter still deciding whether or not she intends to utilize her final year of eligibility next season. Follow Mocs on the Mic on GoMocs.com, Spotify and Apple Podcasts as we discuss all things Mocs! Click to subscribe to get notified when each episode drops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Kiana L. Player, DNP, RN, NEA-BC  Dr. Kiana L. Player is a compassionate and dedicated registered nurse executive with more than 17 years of progressive healthcare experience. She was inspired to pursue a career in healthcare at an early age when her father instilled the values of giving back and helping others.  Dr. Player serves as the Associate Chief Nursing Officer for Acute Care Services and Dialysis at the University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital.  She aims to advance the nursing profession through innovative approaches guided by evidenced-based research. Dr. Player is a strong patient and nurse advocate, always working to improve patient outcomes while promoting a safe and healthy work environment.   In 2021 Dr. Player was recognized for her leadership contributions as the recipient of The Pinnacle Award during the Power of Nursing Leadership hosted by the UIC College of Nursing. This award pays tribute to nurses recognized by their organization as extraordinary nurse leaders.  She earned her Associate of Science in Nursing from Indiana University Northwest, her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Indiana Wesleyan University, her Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University, and her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Player holds a Nurse Executive-Advanced Board Certification with the American Nurses Credentialing Center and is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives.  In addition to her professional endeavors, Dr. Player is a mother and grandmother. She enjoys time with family and friends, traveling, and is an avid motorcyclist. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quisha-king/message

On our next Chris Fabry Live, you'll hear from award-winning author and speaker, recipient of the Pinnacle Award from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association, Philip Yancey. He's written some life-changing books—What’s So Amazing About Grace, Disappointment with God—but in the last few months his own life has changed dramatically. Don't miss a conversation with Philip Yancey on Chris Fabry Live. Care NetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veronica ‘Ronnie' Ontiveros is an entrepreneur and community leader in the Rio Grande Valley. She is the owner & broker of NextHome RGV Realty, which has been recognized with the Pinnacle Award as one of nation's top 23% out of +500 franchise offices. Ronnie is the CEO and President of Med-Care EMS; one of the largest 911 emergency medical companies in South Texas and the sole owner and president of Lifeguard Aero-Med. Born and raised in Kingsville, TX, Ronnie grew up in a business-minded home where she gained a deep understanding of the skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur. Her parents Juan, a migrant worker, and Nora Flores instilled a hard work ethic in Ronnie by getting her involved in their rental property business with small duties like cutting the yard and painting walls. In this episode Ronnie shares about the different hats she wears as a business owner, a mother, and a community leader.

What the HR! recently won the SHRM Pinnacle award! In this episode we have TCSHRM Past President Becky Lauseng interview us to get a behind the scenes look into the creation of the podcast. Tune in to hear our story from the beginning, and what Jess and I have learned over the 3 years of hosting this podcast.    Guest: Beck Lauseng - Vice President of People Operations at Onsights (formerly Anno.Ai) linkedin.com/in/becky-lauseng   Hosts: Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael Jessie Novey - linkedin.com/in/jessienovey   INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email sponsors@tcshrm.org. Twin Cities Society For Human Resources: Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, we are an active SHRM group always looking to promote, influence, and educate our members through multiple channels. Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member. https://www.tcshrm.org/ Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy this podcast please consider leaving a review as it helps us reach more listeners.    © MMXX TCSHRM. All Rights Reserved. For Personal Use Only.

[Episode 28]Support The Service Center!: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1844427/supportAnne Marie Johns is the General Manager of the Fairmont Tremblant. She has been a leader in the lodging industry for over 30 years across 11 hotel properties, with extensive experience in sales and marketing, along with operational management. In 2021, she received the Pinnacle Award from KML as Hotelier of the Year.You can connect with Anne Marie on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anne-marie-johns-35837326-----Host: William C Murray, PhD:William is passionate about service, the hospitality industry, and human experiences. He began working in the service industry at 14 and has never looked back, gaining experience in retail, restaurants, and major hotel companies nationwide. He is an expert in service, hospitality operations, and management, with over two decades teaching at both colleges and universities across Canada. William holds a PhD in Management and multiple degrees in hospitality and tourism. He in an Associate Professor at the University of Guelph (Canada) in the School of Hospitality, Food & Tourism Management at the Lang School of Business & Economics. His research focuses on workforce sustainability and the human condition of workers. He has published work in top journals, including Sustainability, the International Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Administration, and the Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality and Tourism, along with being a co-author of the textbook Snapshots: An Introduction to Tourism, 6th Cdn. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Listen to the podcast (all hosting sites): https://theservicecenter.buzzsprout.com/share Questions or feedback about the show? Suggestions for future guests? Reach out - I would love to hear from you!E-mail: william@theservicecenter.caLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drwilliamcmurray/Podcast art: Jack Designs a Graphics CompanySupport the showSupport The Service Center!: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1844427/support

I had the honor of sitting down and interviewing one of my mentors. Donna Latson Gittens, Founder and CEO of MORE Advertising.   We first met back in my Red Sox days when Donna served as a consultant who later went on to win the first Annual Jackie Robinson Award for Most Valuable Diverse Business Partner from the Boston Red Sox.  I was always and still am in awe of Donna starting and running a successful business. Not to mention the added layers of being a black woman in Boston!   Listen in as we dive head-first into: How race impacted how she approached building her business  How she learned not to take things personally and lived by a philosophy of if someone told her “no” they really weren't talking to her Why and how she has four Boston Red Sox World Series Championship Rings How she got a contract with the Boston Red Sox three years into her business Her inspiring advice on the power of living outside your bubble  And you know there is so much more.    Connect with Jahaan:  Learn more about working with Jahaan and see if it's the right fit for you: https://JahaanBlakeAppointmentScheduling.as.me/LetsTalk Join Jahaan's VIP Email List: https://bit.ly/3yccwAP  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jahaanblake/ Email: jblake@jahaanblake.com Website: https://jahaanblake.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahaanblake/   Links: Cantu Beauty: https://www.cantubeauty.com/  Maria Tallchief: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Tallchief    Connect with Donna: Email: dgittens@moreadvertising.com Website: https://www.donnalatsongittens.com/  Donna Latson Gittens, Founder and CEO of MORE Advertising in Watertown, left a successful broadcasting career at WCVB-TV to pursue her long-time passion for launching a media and marketing firm to promote critical social issues and support mission-driven public, private, and nonprofit organizations.  Her firm, located in Watertown, is known as “The Agency of Change” and focuses on social marketing campaigns to promote changes in behavior and attitude. Gittens launched the company following a ground-breaking, twenty-year career as a corporate executive at WCVB-TV (Boston's ABC affiliate) an innovator in community programming. Donna's public position, activism, and expertise in social change prompted countless invitations for her to chair or join panel discussions, present keynote speeches, and participate on numerous committees. She is a Board member of The Village Bank, Newton; also serves on the Executive Committee of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts and is a member on the Cummings Foundation Final Grant Selection Committee. Her professional associations include The Boston Club and the International Women's Forum of Massachusetts. Donna's numerous awards and honors include: the Pinnacle Award for Achievement in Entrepreneurship presented by the Women's Network of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce; the 1st Annual Jackie Robinson Award for Most Valuable Diverse Business Partner from the Boston Red Sox and Major League Baseball; The Boston Club Women in Business Racial Equity Award; Alex Cora Leadership Award presented by the Boston Area Church League, a program of the Boston Red Sox; and winner of the 1st Annual Shark Tank competition held in 2014 by the Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council.  She is also an enormously proud owner of four Boston Red Sox World Series Championship rings. Ms. Latson Gittens holds a BA from Park University, an MBA from Northeastern University, and an honorary doctorate degree from Elms College in Springfield MA. She is a frequent keynote speaker, host, and moderator for corporate and community organizations. (donnalatsongittens.com) Her passion is mentoring young women and female entrepreneurs.    Music By:  Quanzaa 

[Episode 27]Support The Service Center!: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1844427/supportAnne Marie Johns is the General Manager of the Fairmont Tremblant. She has been a leader in the lodging industry for over 30 years across 11 hotel properties, with extensive experience in sales and marketing, along with operational management. In 2021, she received the Pinnacle Award from KML as Hotelier of the Year. You can connect with Anne Marie on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anne-marie-johns-35837326-----Host: William C Murray, PhD:William is passionate about service, the hospitality industry, and human experiences. He began working in the service industry at 14 and has never looked back, gaining experience in retail, restaurants, and major hotel companies nationwide. He is an expert in service, hospitality operations, and management, with over two decades teaching at both colleges and universities across Canada. William holds a PhD in Management and multiple degrees in hospitality and tourism. He in an Associate Professor at the University of Guelph (Canada) in the School of Hospitality, Food & Tourism Management at the Lang School of Business & Economics. His research focuses on workforce sustainability and the human condition of workers. He has published work in top journals, including Sustainability, the International Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Administration, and the Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality and Tourism, along with being a co-author of the textbook Snapshots: An Introduction to Tourism, 6th Cdn.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Listen to the podcast (all hosting sites): https://theservicecenter.buzzsprout.com/share Questions or feedback about the show? Suggestions for future guests? Reach out - I would love to hear from you!E-mail: william@theservicecenter.caLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drwilliamcmurray/Podcast art: Jack Designs a Graphics CompanySupport the showSupport The Service Center!: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1844427/support

[S2E06]Edwin Frizzell is the Regional Vice President for Accor in Central Canada and the General Manager of the Fairmont Royal York hotel in Toronto, Ontario. He has 30 years of experience in the lodging sector with brands including Delta Hotels, The Sutton Place, Sheraton, W Hotels, Hilton Worldwide, Westin, and now AccorHotels. He led the epic 5-year renovation project in honour of the Royal York's 90th anniversary. In 2019, he received the Pinnacle Award as Canada's Hotelier of the Year.You can connect with Edwin on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/edwinfrizzellHost: William C Murray, PhD:William is passionate about service, the hospitality industry, and the human experiences found therein. He began in the service industry at the early age of 14 and has never looked back, gaining experience in retail, restaurants, and major hotel companies nationwide. Along the way, he earned a diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management, a degree in English Literature, an MBA in Tourism Management, and his PhD in Management.William is an Associate Professor at the University of Guelph (Canada) in the School of Hospitality, Food & Tourism Management at the Lang School of Business & Economics. He is an award-winning hospitality management educator with over 20 years experiences at both colleges and universities across Canada. His research focuses on workforce sustainability and the human condition of workers. He has published work in top journals, including Sustainability, the International Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Administration, and the Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality and Tourism, along with being a co-author of the textbook Snapshots: An Introduction to Tourism, 6th Cdn.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you have questions, comments, feedback about the show, or suggestions for future guests, reach out to me. I would love to hear from you!!E-mail: william@theservicecenter.caTwitter: @WilliamCMurrayLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drwilliamcmurray/Podcast: https://theservicecenter.buzzsprout.comPodcast art: Jack Designs a Graphics CompanyApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1586989748Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6SdpLnjHDyBvavX6I3KvZF?si=bZKukAJnQEKE1Z1WSfAKWA&dl_branch=1Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-service-centerAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/27f06453-387e-4ce9-9ca2-7f495f85b666/the-service-centeriHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-service-center-87078392/ 

[S2E05]Edwin Frizzell is the Regional Vice President for Accor in Central Canada and the General Manager of the Fairmont Royal York hotel in Toronto, Ontario. He has 30 years of experience in the lodging sector with brands including Delta Hotels, The Sutton Place, Sheraton, W Hotels, Hilton Worldwide, Westin, and now AccorHotels. He led the epic 5-year renovation project in honour of the Royal York's 90th anniversary. In 2019, he received the Pinnacle Award as Canada's Hotelier of the Year. You can connect with Edwin on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/edwinfrizzellHost: William C Murray, PhD:William is passionate about service, the hospitality industry, and the human experiences found therein. He began in the service industry at the early age of 14 and has never looked back, gaining experience in retail, restaurants, and major hotel companies nationwide. Along the way, he earned a diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management, a degree in English Literature, an MBA in Tourism Management, and his PhD in Management.William is an Associate Professor at the University of Guelph (Canada) in the School of Hospitality, Food & Tourism Management at the Lang School of Business & Economics. He is an award-winning hospitality management educator with over 20 years experiences at both colleges and universities across Canada. His research focuses on workforce sustainability and the human condition of workers. He has published work in top journals, including Sustainability, the International Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Administration, and the Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality and Tourism, along with being a co-author of the textbook Snapshots: An Introduction to Tourism, 6th Cdn. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you have questions, comments, feedback about the show, or suggestions for future guests, reach out to me. I would love to hear from you!!E-mail: william@theservicecenter.ca Twitter: @WilliamCMurray LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drwilliamcmurray/ Podcast: https://theservicecenter.buzzsprout.com Podcast art: Jack Designs a Graphics CompanyApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1586989748 Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6SdpLnjHDyBvavX6I3KvZF?si=bZKukAJnQEKE1Z1WSfAKWA&dl_branch=1 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-service-center Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/27f06453-387e-4ce9-9ca2-7f495f85b666/the-service-center iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-service-center-87078392/ 

Sue Tidwell is the multi-award-winning author of Cries of the Savanna, winner of a Reader's Favorite Gold Medal, the Professional Outdoor Media Association's Pinnacle Award, a Kindle Book Review non-fiction semifinalist and The Wildlife Society's 2022 Conservation Education Award. An outdoorsy adventuresome type, Sue has long enjoyed capturing her escapades on paper exclusively for the eyes of family and friends. her Tanzanian safari, however, lit a fire in her gut, compelling her to share her adventure and journey of awareness with the world. Cries of the Savanna is a result of that passion. When not at the keyboard, Sue can be found pining for Africa, atop a paddle board, enjoying her grandchildren's antics, or engaged in the latest outdoor excursion with her husband Rick.

Understand the deeply profound relationship between emotions and the body in this talk with Kara Payton & Dr. Justin Grabouski.Kara Payton is a renowned self-mastery coach with 6 years coaching experience providing groundbreaking care for her clients, readers & listeners. Her work with Tony Robbins and studies under her mentors Marie Forleo, Gabby Bernstein, Lewis Howes & Joe Dispenza, has greatly influenced her dynamic approach to healing mental & emotional dysfunction by providing clients with a full-spectrum insight to the functions of the mind, body & spirit, bringing together the world of science & spirituality in order to create total health. Visit karapayton.com for more information.Overland Park Chiropractor, Dr. Justin Grabouski is a family chiropractor in Kansas City with 12+ years providing the very best in chiropractic care. Dr. Grabouski was 1 of 25 doctors in the nation to receive the Pinnacle Award for Top 25 Outstanding Doctors in America for the fifth year in a row for his “outstanding achievement and contribution to the chiropractic profession and community.”Visit ovpchiro.com for more information.This conversation covers how the nervous system is foundational to all of our body's functions and how, when out of alignment, can wreak havoc on our lives.  Become the Happiest Person You KnowGet Your Athletic Greens Offer Here Get your Onnit Alpha Brain Offer HereWebsite IG Support the showWake up with ENERGY, CLARITY, and TAP into the most authentic version of yourself to create a life you love with this daily practice.Head over to KARAPAYTON.COM/DAILY to get your gift!In your corner, XXKara

My guest today, has 41 years of experience in the home services industry and has elevated his expertise into a motivational leader and speaker who embraces change and passionately guides people into overcoming obstacles to succeed. His enthusiasm for lifelong learning has led him to become a Ziglar Legacy Certified Trainer and a John Maxwell Certified Speaker, Trainer, and Coach. The company he founded in 2003 -  originally Abacus Plumbing - is a premier home services company in Houston, Texas. Under his extraordinary leadership, Abacus has achieved the Better Business Bureau Award for Excellence ten times, three of which were the prestigious Pinnacle Award -  garnered national attention for its record growth and was named one of INC 5000's fastest growing companies in 2010 and 2011.

We sit down with SAP's Michael Bruchey to discuss the must-knows for the Pinnacle Award program for SAP Partners and how they can leverage this prestigious accolade.Michael calls out Diane for not being from the REAL south...Take this quick survey to help us improve the podcast with some feedback, it only takes 30 seconds!

[S1E10]Susie Grynol is the President of the Hotel Association of Canada, the nation's leading advocacy voice for the lodging sector. During the pandemic, she has led the charge to gain governmental assistance through the Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program, accessing more the $11 billion in financial relief and assistance for the industry. Simultaneously, she co-founded the Coalition of Hardest Hit Businesses, a partnership of over 125 sector associations and events from all levels, from regional to national, across Canada. She is a Certified Association Executive through the Canadian Society of Association Executives, and has most recently been recognized by KML, receiving the 2021 Pinnacle Award for Supplier of the Year. Hotel Association of Canada: http://www.hotelassociation.ca/ Coalition of Hardest Hit Businesses: https://www.hardesthit.ca/  Host: William C Murray, PhD: William is passionate about service, the hospitality industry, and the human experiences found therein. He began in the service industry at the early age of 14 and has never looked back, gaining experience in retail, restaurants, and major hotel companies nationwide. Along the way, he earned a diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management, a degree in English Literature, an MBA in Tourism Management, and his PhD in Management.   William is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Guelph (Canada) in the School of Hospitality, Food & Tourism Management at the Lang School of Business & Economics. He is an award-winning hospitality management educator with over 20 years experiences at both colleges and universities across Canada. His research focuses on workforce sustainability and the human condition of workers. He has published work in top journals, including Sustainability, the International Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Administration, and the Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality and Tourism, along with being a co-author of the textbook Snapshots: An Introduction to Tourism, 6th Cdn. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you have questions, comments, feedback about the show, or suggestions for future guests, reach out to me. I would love to hear from you!!E-mail: william@theservicecenter.ca Twitter: @WilliamCMurray LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drwilliamcmurray/ Podcast: https://theservicecenter.buzzsprout.com Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1586989748 Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6SdpLnjHDyBvavX6I3KvZF?si=bZKukAJnQEKE1Z1WSfAKWA&dl_branch=1 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-service-center Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/27f06453-387e-4ce9-9ca2-7f495f85b666/the-service-center iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-service-center-87078392/ 

Kentucky Farm Bureau Received the Pinnacle Award at the 2022 AFBF National Convention.

Happy Day, Friend! On this week's podcast episode, I'm talking about discovering your inner spark.   My special guest this week is Jessica Mougis, the creator and host of The Kids Yoga Podcast, a podcast about all things kids yoga! Jessica Mougis has been working with children and families since she graduated from Connecticut College in 2007. She began by teaching creative movement, ballet and modern dance. In 2009 she took a brief hiatus and followed her dream of attending film school in Sedona, AZ. There she had the honor of winning the Pinnacle Award for Best Director. Upon moving to NYC, Jessica realized how much she missed working with children and knowing the impact yoga had on her own life, she began teaching children's yoga. As Director of Programs of Yogi Beans, she taught yoga and mindfulness to thousands of children in schools and studios around NYC. She also trained adults to teach yoga to children both nationally and internationally. She is 200-hour Vinyasa Yoga certified through Laughing Lotus Yoga Center. In 2016, Jessica founded Jem Yoga NYC, a kids yoga company that provides yoga classes to children and families in NYC schools and studios. And in 2020, Jessica began The Kids Yoga Podcast, a passion project she'd been dreaming up for years.Jessica and I talk about: ~ her journey into creating the The Yoga Podcast; ~ what it means to follow our inner voice; ~ how to connect to our creative journey; ~ how mindfulness + yoga practices have helped her reach her goals, including developing positive relationships with herself and others; ~ her go-to self-care practices right now; ~ and so much more! Connect with Jessica Mougis

Welcome to episode #87 – today's guest is is widely recognised for her role as a Dragon and Venture Capitalist for 13 seasons on the multi-award-winning TV series, Dragons' Den. She is the General Partner of District Ventures Capital, a $100M venture capital fund focused on helping market, fund and grow entrepreneurs and their companies, in the food and health space. She's launched, operated and managed businesses for 35 years. Her strategies and business savviness are highly sought after, and she has helped businesses succeed from early stage startups, to multi billion corporations. She's also a three-time best-selling author and accomplished public speaker.     To make mention of some of her recognition, voted Canada's Most Powerful Women Top 100 Hall of Fame, the Pinnacle Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence, as well as PROFIT and Chatelaine's Top 100 Women Business Owners. She's a Marketing Hall of Legends inductee and a proud recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Award. She's even served as an Honourary Captain in the Royal Canadian Navy. On top of that, she's a mother of four and a grandmother of 5.   Some of the topics we spoke about include: How to navigate the ups and downs Characteristics of a great entrepreneur How to assess risk How to prove or disprove a market need What world class marketing look like What makes a standout pitch and so much more.   So if you're someone that's interested in reaching hard and reaching high as an entrepreneur, then this episode is for you. Now a quick note, if we aren't connected yet on Instagram, I invite you to follow me on my handle @TheGiantThinker as I share daily posts and stories on helping decision-makers, business owners and leaders get unstuck lightning fast through human-centred design methodologies, creative strategies and personal experiences. Send me a DM I'd love to hear from you! You can find me on my handle @TheGiantThinker.   Alright, let's dive in. I present to you … the courageously transparent, kind and thoughtful … Arlene Dickinson!     More on Arlene can be found via the links below: Instagram.com/arlenedickinson Linkedin.com/in/arlenedickinson ArleneDickinson.com VenturePark.ca Subscribe to The Giant Thinkers Podcast on iTunes.     Want to know the most productive tool that has helped me accelerate my progress? It's the Five-Minute Journal; the simplest, most effective thing you can do everyday to be happier. It's a physical journal that gives you a positive quote, followed by three questions you answer in the morning and two questions to answer in the evening before bed. It basically anchors your mind in a positively focused, intentional and grateful mindset, in less than 5 minutes a day. Grab yours here: GiantThinkers.com/fiveminutejournal  

Aurora Winter, MBA, is an award-winning, bestselling author. She is a successful serial entrepreneur, media trainer, creator of the Spoken Author™ method, and founder of Same Page Publishing. She left her lucrative career as a TV executive decades ago to become a full-time author, trainer, and entrepreneur. Using storytelling for business, she created a life of freedom, creativity, and contribution. Now she helps her clients turn their words into wealth, wisdom, and wonder. Her clients win hearts and minds with their communication skills. They have started new chapters, escaped 9 to 5, and made a difference. They have written bestselling books, given TEDx talks, appeared on TV, raised venture capital, and won awards. Why not you? Aurora Winter's latest book, Turn Words Into Wealth, has been honored with multiple book awards, including: Winner, Los Angeles Book Festival, 2021 Best Business Book Winner, Pinnacle Award, 2021 Best Business Book Next Generation Indie Book Awards, Finalist Winner, Literary Titan Silver Award Winner, International Impact Book Awards, 2021, Business Marketing Fastrack, second edition, by Aurora Winter is a #1 New Release scheduled for publication in summer 2021. Aurora Winter is a popular guest on podcasts and other broadcasts. She has been featured on ABC-TV, CBS-TV, KTLA-TV, CBC-TV, Hallmark Channel, Success magazine, Elle magazine, Maclean's magazine, The Huffington Post, and numerous podcasts.  Her books will help you achieve your goals with greater clarity, certainty, and confidence.

Pharmacists, imagine working from home, making your own schedule, while offering clinical pharmacy services to your patients. That's what Aspen RxHealth is all about. Dr. David Medvedeff, PharmD, is the founder and CEO of Aspen RxHealth, a company disrupting the pharmacy profession. His team is dedicated to crowdsourcing passionate pharmacists to deliver patient care services on behalf of payers and providers. Prior to starting Aspen RxHealth, David served as president and CEO of several successful healthcare companies including Gold Standard Avatar International and VUCA Health, where he currently serves as an Executive Chairperson. David's professional accomplishments have been recognized with numerous industry accolades including the National Prescott Award for his exemplary leadership, the Next-Generation Pharmacist Technology Innovator, and he is the only two-time winner of the American Pharmacists Association Foundation's Pinnacle Award.David and I had a chance to talk about his career journey, the reason why he started Aspen RxHealth, and what he hopes to accomplish with this new platform.

Sandra Leal, PharmD, MPH, FAPhA, CDCES Executive Vice President, Tabula Rasa HealthCare President, American Pharmacists Association Sandra Leal is an Executive Vice President for Tabula Rasa HealthCare and is serving as the 166th President for the American Pharmacists Association. She is the past chair and current member of the National Center for Farmworker Health. She serves on the American Diabetes Association Diabetes is Primary group to highlights the impact that pharmacists can have on improving the care for people with diabetes. Dr. Leal received her PharmD from the University of Colorado and her MPH in Public Health Practice from the University of Massachusetts. Dr. Leal completed her residency at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System and a Primary Health Care Policy Fellowship with the Department of Health and Human Services. She has published and presented her work in numerous national and international publications and venues. She has been recognized as the Good Government Pharmacist of the Year by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) for her advocacy work on pharmacist provider status. Dr. Leal is a two-time recipient of the Pinnacle Award from the APhA Foundation for her progressive practice innovations and received the ASHP Best Practice Award for her leading practice in diabetes management. Two themes that govern Dr. Leal's professional life are a passion to eliminate barriers to care and to improve access and outcomes for patients. Dr. Leal has led efforts on both local and national levels to integrate pharmacy, public health, and advocacy to improve the healthcare system and to reduce health inequity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sandra Leal, PharmD, MPH, FAPhA, CDCES Executive Vice President, Tabula Rasa HealthCare President, American Pharmacists Association Sandra Leal is an Executive Vice President for Tabula Rasa HealthCare and is serving as the 166th President for the American Pharmacists Association. She is the past chair and current member of the National Center for Farmworker Health. She serves on the American Diabetes Association Diabetes is Primary group to highlights the impact that pharmacists can have on improving the care for people with diabetes. Dr. Leal received her PharmD from the University of Colorado and her MPH in Public Health Practice from the University of Massachusetts. Dr. Leal completed her residency at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System and a Primary Health Care Policy Fellowship with the Department of Health and Human Services. She has published and presented her work in numerous national and international publications and venues. She has been recognized as the Good Government Pharmacist of the Year by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) for her advocacy work on pharmacist provider status. Dr. Leal is a two-time recipient of the Pinnacle Award from the APhA Foundation for her progressive practice innovations and received the ASHP Best Practice Award for her leading practice in diabetes management. Two themes that govern Dr. Leal's professional life are a passion to eliminate barriers to care and to improve access and outcomes for patients. Dr. Leal has led efforts on both local and national levels to integrate pharmacy, public health, and advocacy to improve the healthcare system and to reduce health inequity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The staff of Floresville's Prairie Meadows Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center celebrate receiving a Pinnacle Quality Insight Award, received for excelling in providing a superior customer experience for their patients/ residents. Celebrating are (back, l-r) Dietary Supervisor Edna Castillo; Vanessa Alaniz, ADON; MDS Coordinator Crisanta Slaughter; Melissa Duncan, BOM; Erica Villalobos, medical records; Cecilia “Sheila” Rodriguez; (front) Housekeeping Supervisor Hope Garay; Brandi Garcia, DBD; Director of Nursing Shelly Williams, Administrator Marti Brende, and Treatment Nurse Janice Wyatt.Article Link

We spend our time today talking with Dr. Anthony C. Hood, a Social entrepreneur and philanthropist. We explore the importance of believing in our communities and the role that middle class black families play in the building up of those communities. We dive into how Exposure and application can open our minds to innovation and leadership, and how your personal brand Is your resume. Dr. Anthony C. Hood Dr. Hood serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for First Horizon Bank. In this role, he leads the development and execution of firm-wide strategy for embedding DEI into the DNA of the organization. He previously served as the Director of Civic Innovation in the Office of the President at UAB as well as an Associate Professor of Management in the Collat School of Business at UAB. An electrical engineer by training, Dr. Hood enjoyed a 10 year career with BellSouth and AT&T supporting startup telecom companies in the firm's wholesale division. He was honored with the Pinnacle Award, the company's highest honor for productivity and leadership. He left AT&T to pursue his PhD full time at the University of Alabama (Roll Tide!). Since completing his PhD in only 3 years, he has completed studies at the Harvard Business School, Stanford and the Morehouse School of Medicine. Dr. Hood received his undergrad and MBA from UAB (Go Blazers!). In 2019, Dr. Hood was honored by the UAB Alumni Association with the prestigious Distinguished Alumni Award. Dr. Hood is a board member of a number of organizations including the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham, Birmingham Education Foundation, Urban Impact, the Woodlawn Foundation and the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District. A social entrepreneur and philanthropist, Dr. Hood has received a number of awards for his community-based efforts including the Power of Leadership Award from Alabama Power Company, the Community Game Changer award from the Vulcans Community Awards, and the Dr. A.G. Gaston Award from the A.G. Gaston Business Institute.

Dr. Sandra Leal is currently the Executive Vice President SinfoniaRx, A TRHC Solution and APhA President. She has published and presented her work in numerous national and international publications and venues including Peru, Saudi Arabia, and Japan. She has been recognized as the Good Government Pharmacist of the Year by the APhA for her advocacy work on pharmacist provider status. Dr. Leal received two Pinnacle Award from the APhA Foundation for her progressive practice innovations and received the ASHP Best Practice Award for her leading practice in diabetes management. Facebook/Twitter/Instagram Handle @slealrx    LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/slealrx National Center for Farmworker Health: www.ncfh.org Association of Clinicians for the Underserved: https://clinicians.org/ El Rio Health:  www.elrio.org Tabula Rasa HealthCare: https://www.tabularasahealthcare.com/ American Pharmacists Association: www.pharmacist.com APhA Annual Meeting Link: https://apha2021.pharmacist.com//index.asp? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Sandra Leal is currently the Executive Vice President SinfoniaRx, A TRHC Solution and APhA President. She has published and presented her work in numerous national and international publications and venues including Peru, Saudi Arabia, and Japan. She has been recognized as the Good Government Pharmacist of the Year by the APhA for her advocacy work on pharmacist provider status. Dr. Leal received two Pinnacle Award from the APhA Foundation for her progressive practice innovations and received the ASHP Best Practice Award for her leading practice in diabetes management. Facebook/Twitter/Instagram Handle @slealrx    LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/slealrx National Center for Farmworker Health: www.ncfh.org Association of Clinicians for the Underserved: https://clinicians.org/ El Rio Health:  www.elrio.org Tabula Rasa HealthCare: https://www.tabularasahealthcare.com/ American Pharmacists Association: www.pharmacist.com APhA Annual Meeting Link: https://apha2021.pharmacist.com//index.asp? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Sandra Leal is currently the Executive Vice President SinfoniaRx, A TRHC Solution and APhA President. She has published and presented her work in numerous national and international publications and venues including Peru, Saudi Arabia, and Japan. She has been recognized as the Good Government Pharmacist of the Year by the APhA for her advocacy work on pharmacist provider status. Dr. Leal received two Pinnacle Award from the APhA Foundation for her progressive practice innovations and received the ASHP Best Practice Award for her leading practice in diabetes management. Facebook/Twitter/Instagram Handle @slealrx    LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/slealrx National Center for Farmworker Health: www.ncfh.org Association of Clinicians for the Underserved: https://clinicians.org/ El Rio Health:  www.elrio.org Tabula Rasa HealthCare: https://www.tabularasahealthcare.com/ American Pharmacists Association: www.pharmacist.com APhA Annual Meeting Link: https://apha2021.pharmacist.com//index.asp? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This pool construction deep dive is a 2020 Pinnacle Award winning pool by collaborators Drakeley Pool Company and Red Rock Pools and Spas. It has a perimeter overflow of the…

He is a topnotch real estate agent being #1 in York Region for 20 consecutive years and consistently within the Top 10 in all of Canada. He stars in the popular reality TV show, Top Million Dollar Agent, and is a guest speaker in various large scale & prestigious events with world class speakers including Tony Robbins Power of Success Tour, and the Toronto Real Estate Wealth Expo with Tony, Pitbull and Jim Treliving.He is a generous sponsor for many charity events like Million Dollar Smiles, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Yellow Brick House, Under The Big Top For Autism and many others. In his 30+ years of real estate career and having helped over 7,500 families with an estimated total of $3B sales, he has achieved numerous awards for outstanding sales performance: including being 1 of 2 Canadians to receive the prestigious Pinnacle Award in Entrepreneurship of North America.Joining me on this Episode of Season 3 is Daryl King, as we talk about How To Be The #1 Agent. The MindShare PodCast is sponsored by KiTS Keep-in-Touch Systems, and is a Founding Member of the Industry Syndicate Media Network.Please subscribe, rate the show, and share your thoughts by leaving a review. You can also get more #MindShare on Facebook @MindShare101 and Instagram @davidgreenspan101. Check out YouTube #MindShare101, and https://mindshare101.com/While on my site, be sure to download your FREE copy of The Ultimate Marketing Bundle for Realtors. It's 31 pages of marketing tips and tricks, and includes a 90 day content calendar!AND if you want to be part of our Private MindShare Community where we meet 2x's a month live to share ideas, tips, tricks, and to motivate each other, where our MindShare Masters get access to our private VIP Q&A with our Special PodCast Guests each week, and where you get daily marketing & sales tips delivered right to you, plus the opportunity to motivate, learn, and network with a whole bunch of people just like you, just click here to join - https://mindshare101.com/plans/group-coaching/ If you would like to be a guest on the show, or know someone that should be a guest on the show, or if you would like to Sponsor the show, send us a message to info@mindshare101.com 

In our local news today: Concerns continue over COVID-19 spread; two Conway residents die in weekend accidents; the Morrilton City Council and several other groups will meet tonight; two SCCSD Board Members earn the Pinnacle Award; and we'll check sports.

Carol Van Den Hende is an author, speaker, and strategist who is a Climate Reality leader and board member as well as a mom of twins. Her latest novel, Goodbye, Orchid, recently won the American Fiction Award for urban fiction, the Pinnacle Award for multicultural fiction, and was named a “Most Anticipated Fall Read” by Parade, Buzzfeed and Travel+Leisure.

What would it look like for you to pitch a winery on Dragon's Den versus The Big Decision? What are the creative similarities between writing a book and making a wine? What's the difference between being financially versus creatively invested in a company? What are the three pillars of principled persuasion in business and life? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Arlene Dickinson, one of Canada’s top entrepreneurs who has had phenomenal success in many fields, from television to books and consultancy to consumer products.   Highlights How can you use the three pillars of principled persuasion? What huge advantage do women have as entrepreneurs? Why is it especially important to take yourself seriously as a young woman in business? What would it look like for you to pitch a winery on Dragon's Den versus The Big Decision? How can the Canadian wine industry market itself more effectively? How do Arlene's products afford you access to small indulgences? What would Kevin O'Leary be like as a wine? Can you make any parallels between the creative processes of writing a book and making a wine? Would you see a contrast between how men and women buy wine? What's the difference when you are financially versus creatively invested in a company? Why did Arlene choose to start with a Cabernet blend for Persuasion? What can you expect from the Persuasion tasting profile? What broad differences has Arlene observed in how men and women present themselves in business? Why does Arlene believe her biggest influence in business didn't come from a mentor? How did Arlene learn about high-end wine? Which parts of the wine world are Arlene's favourite?   About Arlene Dickinson Arlene Dickinson is the General Partner of District Ventures Capital, a venture capital fund focused on helping market, fund and grow entrepreneurs and their companies, in the food and health space. She is a three-time best-selling author and accomplished public speaker. Dickinson is widely recognized for her role as a Dragon/Venture Capitalist for over 12 seasons on the multi-award-winning television series, Dragons Den. Ms. Dickinson’s leadership has been recognized many times, including Canada’s Most Powerful Women Top 100 Hall of Fame, the Pinnacle Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence, as well as PROFIT and Chatelaine’s Top 100 Women Business Owners. She is a Marketing Hall of Legends inductee and a proud recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Award. Dickinson has served for many years as an Honourary Captain in the Royal Canadian Navy. She sits on several public and private boards and is actively involved in supporting the community and country.         To learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the https://www.nataliemaclean.com/94.

Drager is a leading manufacturer for medical and safety technology products, employing more than 15,000 people worldwide. The company generates revenues of around 2.8 billion Euros, 55% of it in foreign currencies. Drager's portfolio of foreign currencies requires reliable data processing in a highly automated, cost-effective and flexible manner. Until the end of 2019, FX exposures were computed in a highly manual and time-consuming, spreadsheet-based process. To improve data availability and reliability, Drager automated data processing and the calculation of exposures. Additionally, Drager automated the exposure planning process and created a cost-efficient hedging portfolio. The project was so successful that Drager is one of the finalists for the AFP 2020 Pinnacle Award. In this episode of AFP Conversations, Frank Freitag, Controller of FX Risk Management for Drager, discusses his company's groundbreaking solution.  This year the treasury and finance community gets to select the winner of the Pinnacle Awards, sponsored by MUFG. Our three finalists will be voted on and one Grand Prize Winner will be selected. That Grand Prize Winner will be announced during the AFP 2020 Virtual Experience. To learn more about our other finalists and to vote for the Pinnacle Awards Grand Prize Winner, visit www.afp2020.org/pinnacle.

By now, we all know about Peloton. It is the largest interactive fitness platform in the world, with a loyal community of more than 2 million members. Maybe you're a member yourself. But what you might not realize is how quickly Peloton exploded onto the fitness scene. And because of its meteoric rise, Peloton initially lacked a formalized treasury operation. In this episode of AFP Conversations, we speak with Dana Laidhold, treasurer for Peloton. She discusses how she joined Peloton in 2018, in the midst of its transformation from a small fitness technology company to a global phenomenon. Laidhold was tasked with quickly building a treasury team that could support the Peloton's rapid growth. It was such a success that Peloton's treasury department is now a finalist for the AFP 2020 Pinnacle Award. The Pinnacle Awards, sponsored by MUFG, recognize excellence in treasury and finance. The grand prize will be announced at AFP 2020 in October. This year the treasury and finance community gets to select the winner of the Pinnacle Awards. Our three finalists will be voted on and one Grand Prize Winner will be selected. That Grand Prize Winner will be announced during the AFP 2020 Virtual Experience. To learn more about our other finalists and to vote for the Pinnacle Awards Grand Prize Winner, visit www.afp2020.org/pinnacle.

Today's featured 25 Influential Women in Energy honoree is Dr. Sharon L. Wood. This year's Pinnacle Award recipient Dr. Sharon L. Wood, dean of the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin (UT-Austin). The award, sponsored by Schlumberger, recognizes her dedication to the advancement of architectural and environmental engineering. As dean of one of the largest engineering schools in the U.S., with more than 8,000 students, Woods—a civil engineer—is the first woman to hold the title at UT-Austin. It is a position she's held since 2013. For more in-depth interviews like this please visit: HartEnergy.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hartenergy/support

In this episode, our guest is Rosemary Gibson, author of ChinaRx, senior advisor at the Hastings Center, and recipient of a 2019 Pinnacle Award for career achievement from the American Pharmacists Association Foundation. We discuss: - Why she wrote the book? Most Americans taking prescriptions or OTC meds have no idea where there medication came from or why that might be a concern. - How did she research this topic? even pharmacy leaders are in here - Lucinda Maine of AACP - Two major concerns in book: 1) risky for US to become dependent on any one country 2) lapses in safety standards and quality control - We're already starting to see more and more drug recalls - valsartan, ranitidine - Concerns about the Coronavirus and the supply chain - What are her hopes that the US will takeaway from your book? The US House has held Congressional hearings on the security of the pharmaceutical supply chain. Janet Woodcock, director of CDER, and others were key experts. Check out this episode to learn more Behind ChinaRx with Author Rosemary Gibson Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD www.pharmacyadvisory.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/ @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook @HillBlackburn Twitter

This episode is part 1 of 2 with Seth Levin. Please watch for part 2 coming soon!Seth is an award winning broker in the top 1% of real estate agents nationwide. Three years ago, Seth joined Keller Williams with his team, the LevinKong Team- after 13 years at another top Manhattan real estate firm. At his previous company, Seth earned company-wide rankings as high as #13 and #18 out of more than 5,000 agents and the highest award level, the Pinnacle Award. Seth and his partner, David Kong, are active members of the Agent Leadership Council in their KW Tribeca office. Since affiliating with Keller Williams NYC, their team has been ranked number one. Seth has also been a prominent member of the company's Luxury Division and is a featured speaker, and often quoted real estate expert. A true advocate for his clients, Seth's marketing and negotiating tact put him at the top of his field. For more than a decade and a half, Seth has earned a reputation for achieving record-breaking prices for his sellers and finding strong value and investment opportunities for his buyers. Because of his careful and personalized attention to detail, the majority of his clients are repeat business or referrals from past clients who enthusiastically share him with their friends and family.

In Episode 38 of District of Conservation, Gabriella returns from a two-week hiatus and updates listeners on the latest happenings and what she's been up to. During Professional Outdoor Media Association's (POMA) Business Conference in Wichita, Kansas last week, she won the Pinnacle Award in the Conservation category for her Sporting Classics piece "Judicial Review Shouldn't Trump Wildlife Conservation" and she discusses why she's glad she belongs to POMA. Gabriella also discusses the piece being featured in an upcoming print edition of Sporting Classics Magazine for the September/October 2019 issue. On policy or news updates, she discusses NEPA reforms and why forestry needs to be depoliticized plus updated Fourth of July plans on National Park Service lands in Washington,D.C. for the upcoming "Salute to America" event on the National Mall and Lincoln Memorial.

“If I’m not an architect, I would be a storyteller” - Budi KurniawanBudi Kurniawan (IG: @budi_kurniaw4n) is a storyteller, triathlon athlete, and the founder and principal of BK Interior & Architecture. His latest masterpiece BENT & LIGHT project in Singapore won the 2018 Pinnacle Award of Excellence in Commercial Interior in Las Vegas, and the Best Interior Design category at the Singapore Interior Design Awards 2018/2019. I hope you enjoy this conversation. Enjoy!

JOSE ALVARADO Telephone: 954-499-4355 Website: http://www.adpprinting.com Jose Alvarado opened ADP Printing in the year 2000 in the city of Miramar, Florida. With prior experience in the printing and graphics industry, he saw a business need beyond printing ...including promotional products. Jose received the Pinnacle Award in 2013 from the Miramar Pembroke Pines Chamber of Commerce and Small Business of the Year in 2016 from the same organization. He is also a member of Toastmasters International where, in 2018, he received the highest level of achievement, Distinguished Toastmaster.

There are many businesses that begin between siblings. There are many success stories and probably many more untold failures of these types of businesses. If you'd like to learn from a sibling duo that is thriving, you'll want to listen to today's featured guests, Stephen Carter and Sterling Carter of Sterling Staffing Solutions. Sterling Staffing Solutions, headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, and founded in 2011, staffs more than 800 employees and contractors throughout Texas and Oklahoma including rural areas surrounding Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Twin brothers Stephen Levi Carter is CEO and partner and Dr. Sterling Carter is COO and partner. The business has twice won the Gold Stevie Award in the category of Minority Owned Business from The American Business Awards in 2017 and 2018. It also won the Gold Stevie Award in the category of Veteran Owned Business in 2018. The business has been named to the Inc. 2017 5000 list for the second consecutive year. In addition to winning the 2018 Black Enterprise Family Business of the Year award and being a 2017 Black Enterprise Family Business of the Year Finalist, it won the Greater Houston Black Chamber’s 23rd Annual Pinnacle Award and the Greater Houston Better Business Bureau’s 2017 Pinnacle Award. It also won 2018 Greater Houston Better Business Bureau’s Awards for Excellence and 2018 Winner of Distinction Award. The business and brothers have been featured in local to national media reaching millions. The brothers are slated to release a book through ForbesBooks – a publishing arm of the Forbes brand – this fall.

Food safety is critically important to all California farmers, however, Carriere Farmily Farmsmade a commitment to raise the bar even higher. In fact, they earned a Pinnacle Award from the Safe Food Alliance!

Sterling Staffing Solutions, headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, and founded in 2011, staffs more than 800 physical, occupational and speech licensed therapists, nurses and medical social workers throughout Texas and Oklahoma. It has twice won the Gold Stevie Award in the category of Minority Owned Business from The American Business Awards in 2017 and 2018. It also won the Gold Stevie Award in the category of Veteran Owned Business in 2018. The business has been named to the Inc. 2017 5000 list for the second consecutive year. It was a 2017 Black Enterprise Family Business of The Year Finalist and won the Greater Houston Black Chamber’s 23rd Annual Pinnacle Award and the Greater Houston Better Business Bureau’s 2017 Pinnacle Award. The business has been featured in local to national publications. For more information visit SterilingStaffingSolutions.com.

Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinar with special guest presenter, Dr. Howie DiBlasi, "Imagineering Your Classroom: 21 Disney Projects and Applications To Engage Students", January 14, 2017. Everyone has heard of Disneyland and Disneyworld whether you have ever been able to actually visit there and experience the excitement, wonder and thrills. We are so excited to have Dr. Howie DiBlasi as our special guest presenter to share with us some of the ways we can bring this kind of excitement to learning in our own classrooms! Webinar description: Learn how to "Create Classroom Magic." In this webinar, you will connect "Disney Digital Projects" and teaching in a technology-rich learning environment. Discover FREE, fun, and creative teaching strategies and tips. Explore NEW interactive websites for students in all grade levels and content areas. Create new communication tools with social media, blogs, podcasts, and visual media. Plan lessons where students construct meaning and understanding and apply a variety of skills. Explore Disney creativity projects that develop student skills involving: thinking, writing, speaking, and visual and personal development. Design class projects based on Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Disney Movies, and Leadership Lessons from Walt Disney. Learn how to incorporate theme park design concepts and the Disney Ride Project (PBL) in your class. http://drhowie.com/ http://www.mydisneyclass.com/ Dr. Howie DiBlasi is a published author, "Change Agent", Educational Technology consultant and the Producer of the “DID YOU KNOW “ You Tube series, Versions 2-3-4-5-6. He was recognized by the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (C.I.L.C) with the "Pinnacle Award" for outstanding Professional Development Programs and I.S.T.E. as the “Best of the Best” for outstanding Professional Development Programs for 2011,2012, 2013,2014. Howie has extensive experience in the education field, (20 years) business leader, (10 years) and as a C.I.O. (14 years). His emphasis is on Digital Technology, multi-media, Interactive Video Conferencing and 21st Century Learning. He has presented to thousands of Educational Leaders, administrators and teachers from Bangkok to Boston. Howie has served as a member of the I.S.T.E Board of Directors (2010-2013), state board member to C.A.L.E.T. (Colorado Assoc. of Leaders in Ed Tech) , President of the I.S.T.E –Special Interest Group: Interactive Video Conferencing, and has served as a member of the Alan November Consulting Team. .

Buying a Howard County home? Get a full home search Selling your Howard County home? Get a free property valuationWe expect the spring real estate market in Howard County to be absolutely booming this year. If you have been thinking about listing, stop thinking and call us!Low interest rates will cause a lot of buyers to begin searching for homes. Everyone knows that these rates cannot go much lower, so now is the time to buy a home. You have the opportunity to save thousands of dollars in interest over the lifetime of your loan. Inventory will be on the rise, so if you wait too long, the competition around you will begin to get pretty tough. That’s why you need to list now while inventory is still low and demand is high.We can come out to your home and take a look to see what you need to do in order to maximize your sale price. We’re also offering a 4.75% commission rate and a home improvement credit or a spring clean up credit. Nobody else is offering this!Last but not least, I want to thank all of our team members for their hard work and commitment to excellence. We recently received the Pinnacle Award for Mega teams from Keller Williams to recognize our hard work in selling 331 homes in 2015. We couldn’t have done this without our team and all of our wonderful customers. Thank you!We look forward to hearing from you this spring!

Ben Caballero is the #1 ranked real estate professional in the USA for 2015 in two categories: (1) number of real estate sales transactions and (2) cumulative transaction (dollar) volume. He received the 2014 Pinnacle Award for Real Estate Entrepreneurship, presented by Keller Williams Realty, and was named the Most Innovative Real Estate Agent by Inman News in 2013. He is the CEO of HomesUSA.com. Inc. and the President of the National Association of Real Estate Professionals. Join us as Ben shares his Realtor mindset and a glance at his journey to becoming a Real Estate Rockstar by becoming an Innovator and Preeminent Leader in the business arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sol Waksman, Founder & President, BarclayHedge provides an overview of the Managed Futures Pinnacle Awards and the process BarclayHedge uses to select managers within their database for nomination – leveraging an approach based on institutional investor feedback.

2pm ET / 1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT (Outside US: Dial 00 + 1 + 714-464-4891) Viki Winterton interviews Jackie Lapin! Jackie Lapin is the founder of Conscious Media Relations and the acclaimed Personal Development Radio Media Tour, which offers personal growth, self-help and conscious business authors to an exclusive proprietary list of 2000+ personal development radio shows seeking compelling guests. Her service has been called "awesome" and "essential" for book launches or revitalizing a book's marketing.   For 30 years before launching Conscious Media Relations, Jackie has been a leading media relations expert, serving such world class clients as The World Poker Tour (where she was instrumental in launching the worldwide poker phenomenon), Toyota, Upper Deck, The Golf Channel, the LA Marathon, Disney, Seagrams, Mazda, Avon, Showtime, PetSmart, AT&T and more. Jackie Lapin is a best-selling author herself with two Amazon.com bestsellers, The Art of Conscious Creation, How You Can Transform the World, a book lauded by such other leading notables as Joe Vitale and Mark Victor Hansen, as well as the media and readers worldwide who call the book "life-changing." And the new Practical Conscious Creation: Daily Techniques to Manifest Your Desires, which has just won both the Pinnacle Award and the Los Angeles Book Festival’s “Best Spiritual Book” Award. Jackie is launching LifeWisdomNetwork.com, the Virtual Village that is the marketplace, directory and information resource for the fast-growing consciousness and transformational world. The site will showcase authors, speakers and coaches and allow them to market and sell their books, products, events and speaking.    

We're switching up the format this week to try out a few new things! We bring our social media consultant Jill back to guest host with us again, PLUS Jamie from taylorswiftscloset.com! Due to our new affiliation with ESPN we answer some fans questions; what do Swifties and Fantasy Football fans have in common?? Ashley attends the CMA Awards and talks about what it was like to see Taylor win the Pinnacle Award in person (or the Pineapple Award as Ellen calls it) and her amazing performance of Red, and Jamie talks about Taylor's fashion! We introduce a few new segments including Nate's Guy Advice and Next Week Taylor Will!

11/29/2012 - Heather Bussing at Lunch with DriveThruHR        @heatherbussing visit with Bryan Wempen and William Tincup about the SHRM Leadership Conference and the Pinnacle Award journey.     DriveThruHR talks about Human Resources with HR professionals, HR vendors and thought-leaders who support HR. We're on every day at lunch time for 30 minutes. Give us a listen at (347) 996-5600 and share your thoughts on twitter using #dthr or @drivethruhr. We talk HR along with lots of clever bantor and thoughts every day at 12 Noon Central time at "DTHR".

11/28/2012 - Mike Dwyer at Lunch with DriveThruHR        @cruiter  visit with Bryan Wempen and William Tincup about the SHRM Leadership Conference and the Pinnacle Award journey.     DriveThruHR talks about Human Resources with HR professionals, HR vendors and thought-leaders who support HR. We're on every day at lunch time for 30 minutes. Give us a listen at (347) 996-5600 and share your thoughts on twitter using #dthr or @drivethruhr. We talk HR along with lots of clever bantor and thoughts every day at 12 Noon Central time at "DTHR".

Lars Schmidt at Lunch with DriveThruHR        @ThisIsLars visit with Bryan Wempen and William Tincup about the SHRM Leadership Conference and the Pinnacle Award journey.     DriveThruHR talks about Human Resources with HR professionals, HR vendors and thought-leaders who support HR. We're on every day at lunch time for 30 minutes. Give us a listen at (347) 996-5600 and share your thoughts on twitter using #dthr or @drivethruhr. We talk HR along with lots of clever bantor and thoughts every day at 12 Noon Central time at "DTHR".

Joyce Chastain & Carol Sites McDaniel visit with Bryan Wempen and William Tincup about the SHRM Leadership Conference and the Pinnacle Award journey.DriveThruHR talks about Human Resources with HR professionals, HR vendors and thought-leaders who support HR. We're on every day at lunch time for 30 minutes. Give us a listen at (347) 996-5600 and share your thoughts on twitter using #dthr or @drivethruhr. We talk HR along with lots of clever bantor and thoughts every day at 12 Noon Central time at "DTHR".

Pinnacle Award-winning “inspirational” Australian author Nola Hennessy launches her US and Global Tour for her award winning books. At the New York Book Festival Nola's book was awarded Honorable Mention in the category of Spiritual Books) This inspiring and compelling book is winner of the North American Bookdealers´ Exchange (NABE) Pinnacle Award for “Inspirational” books in Spring 2011, is listed by the Australian Institute of Management in their on-line library of business books, has received a 5-star review as a wise guide to life, and become a much sought-after reference for people seeking to affect positive change around the globe. Nola begins her US tour de force on Starstyle®. From floating plastic trash in the middle of the sea to the tiny pieces of degraded plastic beads washing up on beaches, plastic pollution is pervading our waters and killing marine animals. Cynthia Brian swims us through ways we can help keep our oceans clean.

From PMS to PMA is the sequel and companion book to the Pinnacle Award-winning “Inspirational” No Boxing Allowed, This book by Australian author, Nola Hennessy is a compassionate and easy-to-read Change Management Guide for Women (and their Men). Nola is a woman who's been there, found the cure, and lived through the continual self-testing and validation. Nola shows that there is light at the end of the tunnel. When we are grateful, we have more to be grateful for. Everyday is Thanksgiving Day when we learn to say thank you and mean it. Join Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian as they share simple steps to achieving an amazing attitude of gratitude.