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    Lifetime Cash Flow Through Real Estate Investing
    How Real Estate Investors Legally Pay Less Tax | Ep.1,293

    Lifetime Cash Flow Through Real Estate Investing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 24:42


    Tim Fergestad is the Founder and Principal of Oak Street Assets, specializing in private real estate investing and multifamily properties. He holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience and brings an analytical approach to investing. Tim joined Rod's Warrior Group around COVID, which helped him scale into larger multifamily investments. Today, he focuses on helping investors build passive income, long-term wealth, and financial freedom. Here's some of the topics we covered:   Tim's journey from neuroscience to real estate investing Scaling from single family to multifamily Building a strong network and raising capital The challenges and lessons from a Nashville motel conversion Navigating rising rates, falling rents, and market volatility Finding distressed deals and investing through preferred equity Exploring senior housing and new real estate opportunities   If you'd like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we'll be speaking soon.   For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com  

    The CharacterStrong Podcast
    How One District Got Their Suspension Rate Below 1% with Tier 2 Supports - Torrin Johnson

    The CharacterStrong Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 18:49


    Today our guest is Torrin Johnson, Executive Director of MTSS at Merced Union High School District in California. Torrin shares how his district built a Tier 2 support system from the ground up, what they got wrong at first, and how pairing trained intervention coordinators with explicit skill-based curriculum helped bring their suspension rate to below 1% across 11,000 students. He also explains why matching the right intervention to the right student need is the most important and most commonly skipped step in Tier 2 implementation, and why the difference between a skill gap and a motivation gap changes everything about how a school should respond. In this conversation, Torrin offers important reminders for educators and leaders: A strong Tier 2 system does not replace Tier 1. It runs alongside it, and students receiving Tier 2 supports still need a solid Tier 1 foundation underneath them. Applying the same intervention to every student regardless of need is not neutral. Matching the right intervention to the right gap is what makes Tier 2 actually work. Students who have never been explicitly taught self-regulation and interpersonal skills will tell you so. When schools teach those skills directly, students notice and respond. Principals are central to Tier 2 success. Investing in their understanding of the why behind the system is just as important as implementing the interventions themselves. Learn More About CharacterStrong:  Sign up for the CharacterStrong Weekly Access FREE MTSS Curriculum Samples Request a Quote Today! Visit the CharacterStrong Website   About Torrin Johnson:  Torrin Johnson is an educational leader who serves as the Executive Director of MTSS for the Merced Union High School District. Driven by a strong commitment to educational equity and student advocacy, he oversees district-wide Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), alternative education sites, and key academic interventions such as the Read 180 program. Prior to his current district role, he served as Principal of Atwater High School from 2015 to 2019, where he significantly reduced truancies and suspensions. He also served as Principal of Yosemite Continuation High School from 2010 to 2015. Johnson holds a Master's degree in English and Bachelor's degrees in English and Interdisciplinary Studies from National University, an Associate of Arts from Merced College, and clear California administrative and teaching credentials.

    Inside The Firm
    Monday Morning Coffee with Lenka Ilic

    Inside The Firm

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 35:53


    Lenka Ilic is a New York-licensed architect and Principal of Apartment Renovation NYC, specializing in apartment renovations throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn. She guides homeowners through the entire process, from evaluating floor plans and developing the design to navigating building approvals, permits, contractor selection, and construction. With a candid, consumer-focused approach, Lenka helps clients avoid costly mistakes while creating homes that function better and hold their value. She can be found at https://apartmentrenovation.nyc/ potential clients are encouraged to read on owner's protection at https://apartmentrenovation.nyc/owners-protection/

    Best of The Steve Harvey Morning Show
    Ohio Principal Fired For Taking In Homeless Student - 8.27.26

    Best of The Steve Harvey Morning Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 4:56 Transcription Available


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    Oh My Fraud
    Fraudicide is Painless

    Oh My Fraud

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 51:16


    The scion of a commodity trading fortune goes missing after his hedge fund implodes.SponsorsKick.co - https://ohmyfraud.promo/kick Get NASBA Approved CPE or IRS Approved CELaunch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CEDownload the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appQuestions? Need help? Email support@earmarkcpe.com.CONNECT WITH CALEBTwitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquistLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Sources:IntroWe had AI analyze 50 hours of sports on TV. t detected gambling ads everywhere. Has the marketing gone too far? [WaPo]Former JAFCU head, husband sued for allegedly embezzling $91M [WLBT3]Filings reveal former JAFCU head likely facing criminal charges [WLBT3]Sam Israel IIISam Israel Jr., a Leader In Coffee Trading, Dies [NYT]A Con Man Who Lives Between Truth and Fiction [NYT]Hennessee Group ~40 Clients/$56M [SEC Admin. Order, IA Release No. 2871] — https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/admin/2009/ia-2871.pdfBayou 2003 Deposits Exceeded $125M [SEC Complaint, 05-CV-8376] — https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/complaints/comp19406.pdfBayou Clawback 95 Adversary Proceedings [Bankruptcy Court Filing] — https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-nysb-7_06-ap-08422/pdf/USCOURTS-nysb-7_06-ap-08422-0.pdfSamuel Israel III [SEC Litigation Release] — https://www.sec.gov/litigation/litreleases/lr19406.htmSamuel Israel III [SEC Press Release] — https://www.sec.gov/news/press/2005-139.htmBayou Group [CFTC Press Release] — https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/5121-05Samuel Israel III [DOJ Sentencing Release] — https://www.justice.gov/archive/usao/nys/pressreleases/April08/israelsamuelsentencepr.pdfBayou Victims Forfeiture [DOJ Release] — https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/victims-bayou-hedge-funds-receive-another31-million-forfeited-assets-including-millionsJames Marquez Co-Founder [InvestmentNews] — https://investmentnews.com/industry-news/news/bayou-mastermind-gets-20-year-sentence-14877James Marquez Sentencing [InvestmentNews] — https://www.investmentnews.com/industry-news/news/former-bayou-ceo-sentenced-to-jail-13386Samuel Israel III Manhunt [Fox News] — https://www.foxnews.com/story/hedge-fund-swindler-admits-staging-suicide-to-avoid-jailSamuel Israel III Sentencing [Fox News] — https://www.foxnews.com/story/hedge-fund-swindler-gets-more-prison-time-for-trying-to-avoid-20-year-sentence.ampSamuel Israel III Surrender [NBC News] — https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/wbna25495609Samuel Israel III Disappearance [CBS News] — https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cops-hedge-fund-swindler-no-suicideThe Search for a Missing Trader Goes Global [New York Times] — https://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/14/business/14bayou.htmlDid Fees at Bayou Overwhelm Diligence? [New York Times] — https://www.nytimes.com/2005/08/30/business/did-fees-at-bayou-overwhelmClues to a Hedge Fund's Collapse [New York Times] — https://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/17/business/clues-to-a-hedge-funds-collapseSeveral Prominent Firms Invested in Bayou Hedge Funds [WSJ] — https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB112536690332726357State May Have $100 Million Of Bayou Funds [WSJ] — https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB112541229967826650Spotting a Bayou Before You Fall Into It [WSJ] — https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB112544063792727124Bayou Is Probed as Investors Seek Their Cash [WSJ] — https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB112493803797122773Suits Target Fund's Early Pullouts [WSJ] — https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB115621287849341876Bayou Investors Who Got Out Early Lose Their Bid [WSJ] — https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB118679292540994807Hedge-Fund Havoc: Missing Cash And a Principal's Suicide Note [WSJ] — https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB112509707359124571Robert Booth Nichols $10M Docket [CourtListener] — https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4334434/united-states-v-israel-iii/Robert Booth Nichols Deposition [Archive.org] — https://archive.org/stream/RobertBoothNicholsDepositionSamIsraelCase/Robert+Booth+Nichols+deposition+-+Sam+Israel+case_djvu.txtHennessee Group Enforcement Action [SEC] — https://www.se...

    The Jason Rantz Show
    Hour 3: Lynnwood principal controversy, misleading deportation headline, guest Paulina

    The Jason Rantz Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 47:34


    A controversial Meadowdale Elementary principal in Lynnwood has been given a new contract. Veteran who served 3 tours in Iraq War faces possible deportation -- but here’s what the headline leaves out. A pedestrian bridge elevator in Everett will be out of service for months. // LongForm: GUEST: Paulina works in Seattle's Belltown neightborhood and was allegedly concussed off Third and Blanchard by a homeless person while she was walking home. // Quick Hit: Updates on the situation in Iran.

    The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show
    #515 - Brent Buck, Founder and Principal at Brent Buck Architects

    The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 79:36


    This week, David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Brent Buck, founder and principal at Brent Buck Architects. The three discussed Brent's background, architecture education, inspiring buildings during his travels, what's consistent in his work, efficiency in design details, making compromises, starchitects & interior designers, how architects can communicate better, the Clinton Hill project, favorite building & experiences, and more. This episode is supported by Chaos • Programa • Future London Academy SUBSCRIBE  • Apple Podcasts  • YouTube  • Spotify CONNECT  • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Office  • Instagram • Facebook  • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 SUPPORT Leave a review  EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings. The views, opinions, or beliefs expressed by Sponsee or Sponsee's guests on the Sponsored Podcast Episodes do not reflect the views, opinions, or beliefs of Sponsor.

    The Principal's Handbook
    Your Calendar Is Showing Your Real Leadership Priorities

    The Principal's Handbook

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 14:21


    Your calendar reveals more about your leadership priorities than your intentions do. In this episode, learn how to audit your calendar to see whether your time is being spent reacting to problems or proactively leading your school. Discover how to schedule priorities first, create space for instructional leadership, and build a realistic calendar that focuses on consistency over intensity. This episode also shares practical strategies for spreading out observations, reducing unnecessary meetings, and protecting time for the proactive work that prevents future problems. Because the goal isn't to fit more into your calendar—it's to make sure your calendar reflects the leader you want to be.Get The 8 to 4 Principal Planner. Get The 8 to 4 Principal Blueprint.  We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

    PracticeCare
    Joe Lessard on When to Drop an Insurance Carrier

    PracticeCare

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 34:10


    When should you drop an insurance carrier? It can be a scary concept, so how do you think through it? My guest today is a principal at an accounting firm focused on private practices. He helps his clients think through this question, among others, and he'll share his thinking with us. Joe Lessard is a partner at Professional Business Management, a healthcare practice management and accounting firm in the northwest Chicago suburbs. Joe has been with PBM since 2009 and a Principal since 2020. He has attained designations as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Health Practice Advisor (HPA), and as a Certified Healthcare Business Consultant (CHBC). He believes in rolling up his sleeves and is usually on site visiting his clients' operations first-hand. Joe is responsible for all accounting and payroll services as well as personal and business tax returns for his clients. He helps them review operations and day-to-day aspects such as HR, employee benefits, retirement plans, collections, billing, and patient interactions. Every client has different needs and that's why Joe's commitment to his clients' needs and his customer service is what he prides himself on. In this episode Carl White and Joe Lessard discuss Trends Joe sees in his clients in dropping carriers What the tipping point is to drop a carrier The high level before and after plan to drop a carrier successfully Want to be a guest on PracticeCare®? Have an experience with a business issue you think others will benefit from? Come on PracticeCare® and tell the world! Here's the link where you can get the process started. Connect with Joe Lessard https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelessardpbm/ https://www.instagram.com/thedoctorscpa/ For more depth on this episode, read Understanding and Managing Overhead Costs in Your Practice, a blog this guest wrote about it.  Connect with Carl White Website: http://www.marketvisorygroup.com Email:  whitec@marketvisorygroup.com Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/marketvisorygroup YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD9BLCu_i2ezBj1ktUHVmig LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/healthcaremktg

    The Assistant Principal Podcast
    Our Morning Routines

    The Assistant Principal Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 69:56


    Assistant Principal Podcast Content Episode OutlineShow Title: Our Morning RoutinesLinks:Insight Timer App Down Dog AppMara's checklistEpisode 310: My 11 Morning AffirmationsEpisode 276: SWOT and Stop Start Continue ConsiderSponsor Spot 1:I'd like to thank Kaleidoscope Adventures for sponsoring today's show. Lots of companies can help you organize class trips, but Kaleidoscope helps you organize adventures – because isn't that what student trips should be? Kaleidscope is a full-service tour company offering a range of adventure opportunities and they excel at customizing trips based on your unique context, needs, and goals. Kaleidoscope offers exceptional travel experiences for students (and their group leaders). Thinking about student travel? Reach out to Kaleidoscope using the link in the show notes.Show IntroCelebrations:Key Points Part 1What we are trying to achieve — Why do a morning routine?Our ideal morningThe ideal mornings that listeners shared with usReality of what our morning routines often look like Barriers and what to do about them the 15-minute morning routine:five minutes of movement 3 minutes of stillness six minutes of reading or affirming one minute to set your attentionSponsor Spot 2:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast…Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn't stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It's no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit http://ixl.com/assistant to get started.I talk a lot on this show about using 5-minute coaching to help your teachers reflect when you can't get into classrooms, but what about those times you do get into classrooms? Do you have a system and tools to make the most of each visit?Imagine the perfect classroom walkthrough process. Your walkthroughs focus on the instructional priorities that matter most. Teachers are receiving timely, meaningful feedback. And what you learn from every visit helps guide your next coaching conversation.digiCOACH has been making that walkthrough process a reality for more than a decade. Every year, digiCOACH supports thousands of classroom walkthroughs with tools that save school leaders time, strengthen feedback, and connect classroom visits to next steps.Learn more at digiCOACH.com and mention The Assistant Principal Podcast to receive an exclusive offer.Summarizing (The big takeaway)Special thanks to the amazing Ranford Almond for the great music on the show. Please support Ranford and the show by checking out his music!Ranford's homepage: https://ranfordalmond.comRanford's music on streaming services: https://streamlink.to/ranfordalmond-oldsoulInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ranfordalmond/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ranfordalmond/Sponsor Links:IXL: http://ixl.com/assistant Kaleidoscope Adventures: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-assistant-principal-podcast-kaleidoscope-adventures/digiCOACH: digiCOACH.com CloseLeadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me.You can find links to all sorts of stuff in the show notes, including my website https://www.frederickbuskey.com/I love hearing from you. If you have comments or questions, or are interested in having me speak at your school or conference, email me at frederick@frederickbuskey.com or connect with me on LinkedIn.If you are tired of spending time putting out fires and would rather invest time supporting and growing teachers, consider reading my book, A School Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose. The book is available on Amazon. You can find links to it, as well as free book study materials on my website at https://www.frederickbuskey.com/reclaiming-purpose.html Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.Remember the secret to good leadership:Be intentional in choosing how you will show up for othersBe fully presentAsk reflective questionsAnd then just listenDon't overcomplicate it, the value is in the listening.Have a great rest of the week!Cheers!Mara's Links:Email: mara@frederickbuskey.com or marabuskeyllc@gmail.comWebsite: https://marabuskey.com/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mara-almond-98321218bFrederick's Links:Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.comWebsite: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3a The Strategic Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_77...

    Toronto Today with Greg Brady
    Tuesday 6am - Tariff Showdown: Ottawa Responds to Trump's Trade Escalation

    Toronto Today with Greg Brady

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 49:53


    Highlights Include: - Ontario should join Alberta in challenging the Canada Health Act - Ford insults for Trump - The battles to watch in Toronto's municipal election GUESTS: 1 - Matt Spoke, real estate entrepreneur and contributor to Project Ontario 2 - Kim Wright, Founder and Principal of Wright Strategies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Dana & Parks Podcast
    An Ohio Principal was fired for housing a homeless student

    The Dana & Parks Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 38:53


    An Ohio Principal was fired for housing a homeless student full 2333 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0000 o1Jw4w0I9Vn2VLCHdqpnFYvn2LKEMXTw news The Dana & Parks Podcast news An Ohio Principal was fired for housing a homeless student You wanted it... Now here it is! Listen to each hour of the Dana & Parks Show whenever and wherever you want! © 2025 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amperwavepodcasting.c

    HistoryPod
    24th August 1814: The Burning of Washington sees British forces during the War of 1812 capture and set fire to many principal public buildings

    HistoryPod

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026


    Although it had limited strategic value in military terms, the Burning of Washington demonstrated the vulnerability of the young American republic during the War of 1812 and temporarily damaged public confidence in the government's ability to defend the ...

    Gig Gab - The Working Musicians' Podcast
    From Broadway Swing to Principal: Eight Shows a Week...with Victor Carrillo Tracey

    Gig Gab - The Working Musicians' Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 74:25 Transcription Available


    Your voice is the most temperamental instrument you’ll ever own, and this week Victor Carrillo Tracey – original company member of Broadway’s The Outsiders – walks you through what it takes to keep one working eight shows a week. Hydration and sleep swap places at number one, alcohol and caffeine cost more than you think, and inspiration doesn’t get a vote when downbeat is 8pm. You’ll hear how a single college voice lesson with a head cold taught Victor to navigate around a compromised instrument years before he needed it on Broadway, and why nerves usually answer to preparation rather than talent. Book the room. Play your opener as the last song of soundcheck. Always Be Performing starts well before anyone’s watching. Then it gets nerdy. Victor breaks down what a swing actually is (think relief pitcher), and how he covered nine tracks at once before working his way up to playing Paul full-time. You’ll pick up forced perspective, the staging trick that tells an audience exactly where to look and translates straight to your own stage. Plus the band sealed in the pit under the apron, monitor wedges in the floor and sidefills in the wings, a rig that tracks each voice around the house, watching a Broadway book get written in real time, and Dave’s case for mixing your in-ears in stereo instead of piling everything up the middle. Victor’s last Outsiders show is October 11th, right around performance number one thousand…and he still tells himself this is the best job ever before every show. 00:00:00 Gig Gab 548 – Monday, August 24th, 2026 August 24th: International Strange Music Day Guest co-host: Victor Carrillo Tracey 00:02:45 The voice is the most temperamental instrument 00:06:04 The benefits of an education Always Be Learning – Beginner's Mind 00:08:54 Learning to navigate around your voice when things are non-optimal 00:13:28 Taking care of your voice The most important thing is hydration. Except Sleep is the most important thing. Be aware of alcohol and caffeine 00:17:01 Inspiration won't always strike 00:18:35 And taking care of your body 00:20:55 Preparing yourself for success Play your opener as your last soundcheck song before the house opens You can visualize this, too! Book the room to rehearse in advance Always be preparing Having a preparation mindset 00:28:40 SPONSOR: Hims. With Wegovy® at Hims, lose up to 20% of your body weight when combined with diet and exercise. Visit https://hims.com/giggab to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. 00:30:08 Being a Swing Kinda like a relief pitcher Nine tracks at once! 00:33:33 Ok, a detour into musical theater and The Outsiders 00:39:02 Forced Perspective 00:43:12 Missing playing a non-voice instrument 00:45:19 Playing with the band in a theater show …without seeing your bandmates 00:50:46 Watching the Broadway book being built And recording the Cast Album at Power Station at BerkleeNYC Music Studio Jamie Eblen Justin Levine 00:56:11 Mixing a musical…and hearing it on stage! Monitor wedges in the apron Sidefills in the wings Cody Spencer 01:04:55 Previews are grueling, and great! 01:05:45 Mix your in-ears in stereo Nothing up the middle: kick one degree right, snare one degree left. 01:07:43 Victor’s leaving The Outsiders after 2.5 years Choosing your destiny…follow your gut And make it happen! Gratitude! “This is the best job ever” before going on stage every time. 01:12:37 Gig Gab 548 Outtro Follow  Victor Carrillo Tracey IG: @victorctracey Contact Gig Gab! @GigGabPodcast on Instagram feedback@giggabpodcast.com Sign Up for the Gig Gab Mailing List The post From Broadway Swing to Principal: Eight Shows a Week – Gig Gab 548 with Victor Carrillo Tracey appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Transformative Principal
    ISTE 2026: ClassVR's Vision for VR in Education

    Transformative Principal

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2026 11:08 Transcription Available


    Jethro D. Jones sits down with Simon and Jill from ClassVR at ISTE 2026 to talk about the company's newest VR innovations in education. They dive into Thrive, a sensory regulation product designed to support students who struggle with dysregulation, and preview ClassVR's new STEM library, which lets students safely experience hands-on experiments (like chemistry reactions and dissections) that are often limited by budget or safety concerns in real classrooms. The conversation also explores how VR builds "organic skills" that develop over time, why immersive, judgment-free environments help students practice soft skills, and what schools should consider before adopting VR — from full-solution onboarding to keeping VR sessions short and focused for maximum engagement. We're proud to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

    Transformative Principal
    Coaching and Leadership Studios with Kate O'Connell

    Transformative Principal

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2026 35:53 Transcription Available


    Kate O'Connell, an international education consultant and leadership coach based in Cambodia, joins the podcast to discuss her journey from classroom teacher to headship across four countries. She unpacks the difference between coaching and mentoring, and how she blends both to help school leaders find their own answers. The conversation also covers Link Leaders' new "Leadership Studios"—peer cohorts that create safe spaces for leaders to connect and grow—and why differentiated, problem-based support is key to effective professional development. Kate closes with her mission to humanize education through leadership, and simple advice: get a coach. We're proud to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

    The Inside Flap
    Ep. 338 Defending Crow Brains With Shannon Morgan

    The Inside Flap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 91:57


    We're joined by Shannon Morgan for a fun chat all about her new book A Penance for Crows, staying ahead of deadlines, creating her own mythology, the size of crow brains, and growing up in the African bush. Plus – Dave's Principal continues to poke fun at him, Laura tries out Zumba, and Andrew sleeps … Continue reading Ep. 338 Defending Crow Brains With Shannon Morgan

    Small-Minded Podcast
    266: Better Every Day: Dr. Dan Butler on Building a School District Rooted in People

    Small-Minded Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 38:38


    I have a confession. I've been bragging about our school district to basically anyone who will listen lately (sorry to my friends and acquaintances, you did not ask for this)...and today's guest is exactly why. Dr. Dan Butler is the superintendent of Western Dubuque Community School District, and he's spent 23 years building a career here, starting all the way back at his student teaching days at Bernard Elementary. Teacher. Coach. Assistant principal. Principal. HR facilitator. Now superintendent. Dr. Butler has done basically every job in the building, and you can hear it in the way he talks about this place. We cover a lot of ground in this one: what makes a 555 square mile school district (half the size of Rhode Island, for the record) actually work, why Western Dubuque ranks fourth in student achievement in the state, the real numbers behind school funding, and why Dan believes, without apology, that this district is simply the choice for education in our area.  What You'll Hear: How a 555 square mile district made up of 19 communities functions as one school system Dan's 23 year journey through nearly every role in the district, from student teacher to superintendent What "better every day" actually means as a strategic vision, not just a slogan Why Western Dubuque ranks 4th in student achievement among comparable Iowa districts The NICC and Kirkwood concurrent enrollment partnership that's saved local families roughly half a million dollars in college tuition The real challenges facing public education funding in 2026, explained without the jargon Molly's own story of switching her kids from parochial to public school, and what changed her daughter's mind Connect with Dr. Dan Butler: Website: danpbutler.com District: wdbqschools.org Western Dubuque Schools on Facebook and Instagram Listen and Subscribe: Spotify Apple Podcasts

    Marketing and Education
    "Stop Building Solutions in Search of Problems": A Principal's Case for Slower EdTech

    Marketing and Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 51:46 Transcription Available


    Budget crunches, look-alike products, and vendors that rarely talk to each other are making it harder than ever for school leaders to decide what to buy, and harder for EdTech companies to stand out. Add AI to the mix, and the sales conversation gets more complicated: fast product cycles, thin data privacy answers, and a market flooded with tools claiming the same features.Dr. Kip Glazer has a front row seat to all of it. She is principal of Mountain View High School in Silicon Valley and author of Ready to Lead with AI: A Practical Guide for School Leaders. Between running a comprehensive high school, fielding vendor pitches, and writing her pointed "Dear EdTech Companies" series on LinkedIn, she has developed a clear, specific sense of what earns her trust and what ends a conversation before it starts.In this conversation, Kip walks through what happens on her side of the sales process: the identity crisis AI is creating for leaders used to being the most knowledgeable person in the room, why boutique vendors survive on service rather than efficiency, and why she would rather refer a company to a better fit than force a mismatch.What You'll LearnWhy "stop building solutions in search of problems" became the rallying cry behind Kip's "Dear EdTech Companies" series, and what she wants vendors to ask before they buildThe specific deal breakers that end a sales conversation for her, from vague answers on student data privacy to AI labels slapped onto tools without real substanceHow a single referral, or a single decline, moves through a principal's professional network and reaches far beyond one schoolWhy It MattersEdTech companies are operating in one of the toughest sales environments in recent memory: shrinking budgets, longer approval cycles, and a wave of AI tools arriving faster than schools can vet them. Kip's account makes clear that a school leader's decision rarely stops with one person. Her professional network amplifies both her confidence and her hesitation, so a single strong or weak interaction can shape how ten other schools see a company. For marketers and sales teams, the lesson is that trust functions like currency across an entire referral network, and price becomes a secondary question once trust is established. Companies willing to say "we are the wrong fit for you, here is who might serve you better" build the kind of credibility that outlasts any single sale.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Ready to Lead with AI: A Practical Guide for School Leaders Kip's book, written specifically for school leaders navigating AI, safety, and the emotional weight of leading through disruption.Dear EdTech Companies (Part 1) The post that kicked off Kip's LinkedIn series calling out EdTech companies for building solutions in search of problems.Dear EdTech Companies, Part 9: On AI Washing Kip's take on what changes the moment a product claims to be AI powered, and the tougher questions buyers start asking.What Principals Actually Pay Attention To Our earlier episode with Chris Lehmann offers another school leader's perspective on evaluating EdTech and building trust, worth comparing against Kip's take.Thinkering Collective One of the Substacks Kip reads regularly for long-form thinking on education and technology.Mark Racine Another Substack in Kip's regular reading rotation.Center for Humane Technology Rounding out Kip's Substack reading list, focused on the broader impact of technology on human behavior.Kip Glazer's website Speaking topics, articles, and more from Kip.Connect with Kip: LinkedIn

    Dr. Chapa’s Clinical Pearls.
    Estrogen's Protection Against Breast CA: The Underappreciated Data

    Dr. Chapa’s Clinical Pearls.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 17:28


    Today, we are taking a deep dive into a medical truth thatsounds completely counterintuitive, almost upside down, based on everything you think you know about women's health. But here's the kicker: it's actually nothing new at all. For over two decades, ever since the landmark Women'sHealth Initiative (WHI) study made global headlines back in 2002, the blanket narrative surrounding menopausal hormone therapy has been clear and persistent: hormones equal breast cancer risk. But there is a massive asterisk in thatscience that got completely lost in the media noise. While combination therapy with conjugated equine estrogens paired with medroxyprogesterone acetate (CEE +MPA) did show an increased risk, the story for estrogen-only therapy (mainly CEE) in women wh had a hysterectomy is entirely different. In fact, an overwhelming mountain of growing data shows that estrogen-only therapy is protectiveagainst both breast cancer incidence and breast cancer mortality. In this episode, we're unpacking the latest high-level evidence that cements this crucial distinction. We'll examine the broad statistical landscape, including a comprehensive meta-analysis by Qing et al. (officially set for the December 2026 issue of Annals of Medicine, following its ahead-of-print release in March 2026). Their work breaks down how randomized controlled trial data consistentlypoint to estrogen-only therapy having a protective effect, in stark contrast to combination therapy. We'll also dive into a brand-new Clinical Perspective published in mid-August 2026 in Obstetrics & Gynecology (the Green Journal) by Drs. Andrew Kaunitz and Jason Wright. They call urgent attention to this phenomenon, highlighting RCT meta-analyses that demonstrate a 23% reduction in breast cancer incidence with estrogen alone (RR = 0.77), alongside striking cohort data showing a dramatic risk reduction even in high-risk populations, like carriers of the BRCA mutation.  Listenin for details.1.     Wu Q, Shen L, Hu S, Yang R, Wang Y, Xue D, SunY, Ma H, Dai Z. Relationship between menopausal hormone therapy and incidencerisk of breast cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Med. 2026Dec;58(1):2640244. doi: 10.1080/07853890.2026.2640244. Epub 2026 Mar.2.     Kaunitz, Wright. Menopausal Estrogen Therapy andRisk of Breast Cancer. Obstet Gynecol. Aug 20263.     Chlebowski RT, Aragaki AK, Pan K, et al.Randomized Trials of Estrogen-Alone and Breast Cancer Incidence: AMeta-Analysis. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. 2024. 4.     Writing Group for the Women's Health InitiativeInvestigators. (2002). Risks and benefits of estrogen plus progestin in healthypostmenopausal women: Principal results from the Women's Health Initiativerandomized controlled trial. JAMA, 288(3), 321–333.

    Mercedes In The Morning
    MITM #2536 The “Already Got Sent To The Principal's Office” One

    Mercedes In The Morning

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 63:37


    *5:00am: Paying For A Girl's Uber On A First Date *6:00am: School Supplies That Are A Waste Of Money, Vegas Confessional *7:00am: Did Your Child Already Get In Trouble During The First Week Of School? *8:00am: Game: “Is It Cheating?”, How Has School Lunches Evolved

    Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest Owens
    Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: Whistleblower Alleges Retaliation and Funding Cover-Ups at Philadelphia School District

    Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest Owens

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 90:04


    Send us Fan MailIn this special edition episode, Ernest interviews Dominique Medley, the President of CAPA Phans, on why she's speaking out against the Principal of the High School For Creative & Performing Arts and the Philadelphia School District's lack of action.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 

    Sg2 Perspectives
    Inside Tampa General's service lines

    Sg2 Perspectives

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 14:42


    In this episode of Edge Perspectives, host Trevor DaRin is joined by colleague Bill Woodson, Sr. Principal, and special guest Steven Chew, SVP of Service Lines at Tampa General Hospital, to explore how one of the nation's leading academic medical centers built and scaled a service line organization unlike any other. Steven shares the journey from seven service lines in 2017 to 30 today, the accountability model driving their growth, and how a culture of innovation paired with real time analytics keeps care close to the communities they serve.   Note to our listeners: Sg2 Perspectives was recently renamed Edge Perspectives. Same great hosts, same great content, expanding to cover data-driven market intelligence, quality and operations insights from health care provider leaders. There is no action needed for you to keep this podcast in your subscriptions and feeds. But you will see a new logo and a new name. We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. Contact the hosts with your comments or episode ideas or visit The Leading Edge by Vizient on LinkedIn.

    Alt Goes Mainstream
    Franklin Templeton's Dave Donahoo - “start with the end client” - live from AGM's RIA Field Trip

    Alt Goes Mainstream

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 32:06


    Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.We were live from AGM's RIA Field Trip at Franklin Templeton's New York office in Madison Square Park with Franklin Templeton's Head of Private Markets - Americas Wealth Management Dave Donahoo to discuss the nuances of serving the wealth channel.Dave brings the perspective of someone who has seen the wealth channel handle multiple market cycles and an understanding of both traditional and alternative asset management, while always keeping the outcome for the end investor in mind.Dave started his career in the depths of the 2008 financial crisis at T. Rowe Price, where he worked with individual investors. He rose up the ranks of T. Rowe Price and then joined Blackstone as a Principal in the firm's Private Wealth Solutions business before moving to Franklin Templeton as Head of Private Markets - Americas Wealth Management.Unpacking nuances in private markets, Dave discussed why he believes a “family of specialists” with a “narrow scope” is critical for a private markets investment platform and how a traditional asset manager can approach building brand in private markets. We had a fascinating discussion, covering:How Dave's background starting his career working with individual investors has informed how he approaches creating solutions for the wealth channel.Why LPs want to do more with fewer partners and what this means for GPs.Specialists vs. generalists.Why RIAs have “cold call fatigue.”What RIAs want from a product perspective and why differentiation, trust, and proactive client service are top of the list.How asset managers can approach brand-building.The product innovation roadmap and what the path to 401(k) and DC products might look like.Thanks, Dave, for sharing a fascinating window into the wealth channel and for your passion, expertise, and dedication to providing private markets solutions to the wealth channel.Show Notes00:04 Live from Franklin Templeton RIA Field Trip00:07 Meet Dave Donahoo02:31 Lehman Day One Story03:15 Thrown Into the Phone Queues03:37 Teacher Call and Investor Fear04:53 Start With the End Client05:26 From T Rowe to Blackstone05:53 Blackstone Wealth Playbook07:18 Why Franklin Was the Fit08:09 Traditional Manager Advantages09:09 Platform Synergies in Wealth10:16 Challenges of Going Private10:36 Brand Transformation Story11:44 Internal Alignment and Change12:16 What the Brand Should Signal12:50 Specialist Managers Philosophy13:44 Building Perpetuals the Right Way14:13 Defining the Right Structure15:44 Evergreen Structure Depends16:09 Secondaries Structure Choice18:10 Infrastructure Partnership Model20:02 Preserving Investment Cultures21:50 Data and AI Cross Collaboration24:17 Macro Insights Across Platforms25:47 Product Innovation Roadmap27:06 Private Markets in 401k Plans27:53 What Model Portfolios Mean29:06 What RIAs Want Most30:21 Client Service and HonestyA Word from Our Sponsor, UltimusThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus, the full-service fund administrator and transfer agent powering asset managers in private and public markets. As alts go mainstream, you need real expertise to handle complex fund structures, connect with key distribution partners, and handle sophisticated compliance, reporting, and transparency demands.That's Ultimus: high-tech, high-touch solutions for over 450 clients and 2,500 funds with $775B in assets under administration. Backed by an expert team of over 1,200 employees, they place client service at the core of their business, helping you navigate complexity during your fund structuring or launch and then supporting you through every stage of growth. Whether you're already in the market or thinking about entering private wealth, you can trust their team's deep expertise in retail alternatives to help you reach your goals.Learn more at ultimusfundsolutions.com or email info@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.

    Conversations
    Encore: How a teen mum named Melissa proved everybody wrong

    Conversations

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 50:00


    Melissa Redsell was in Year 12 when her doctor told her she was going to have a baby.  After her baby was born, she was told she had 'ruined her life'. Then she set out to prove all her doubters wrong.When Mel broke the news to her parents, they were disappointed and at school, the Principal instructed her to not expect any special treatment.At 7 months pregnant, Mel graduated, and a little while later, her beautiful baby girl Breanna was born.Six weeks later, Mel moved out of home into a share house.All her friends were partying, and she was in the thick of the sleepless nights and nappy changes. So, a few months later she decided to make a big change.Further informationFirst broadcast in 2023Learn more about Mel's charity, A Brave LifeHelp and support is always available1800RESPECT is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a weekThe episode of Conversations was produced by Nicolar Harrison.It explores pregnancy, childbirth, teen pregnancy, families, divorce, education, independence, doctors, Year 12, surprise pregnancy, charity, babies, newborns, nappies, feeding, childcare, share house, domestic violence, getting help, family support, starting over, motherhood.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

    Getting Credit
    103: The Fed's New Playbook

    Getting Credit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 33:26


    With inflation still elevated and a new Fed chair at the helm, what comes next for rates and fixed income? Dominic Nolan and Jeff Klingelhofer discuss the Fed's evolving playbook, the inflation outlook and what it could mean for investors.#mutualfunds #assetmanagement #finance   Investors should consider a fund's investment goal, risk, charges and expenses carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about the fund and can be obtained at www.aristotlefunds.com. It should be read carefully before investing.Investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible.Foreside Financial Services, LLC, Distributor.

    The Assistant Principal Podcast
    AI Beyond the Talk with Dr. Rachelle Denê Poth

    The Assistant Principal Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 60:12


    Outline and Show NotesShow Title: AI Beyond the Talk with Dr. Rachelle Dené PothPower Quote: “We don't need to be the expert”Teaser:I recorded today's interview on July 8 and it's just a week since I was at the ISTE-ASCD national conference in Orlando and ISTE is a very tech focused, educational organization and as you can imagine so much of the talk at the conference was about AI to be honest I'm feel like I'm a bit over AI I'm getting deluge with AI generated emails in my business and seeing stuff on LinkedIn that is clearly AI generated and it just feels like it's making part of my world of more fake was less authentic and less human centered and yet AI is a useful tool and it's not going away so I wanted to have someone on the show who could help us navigate AI and look at it specifically for the role of the assistant principal.Sponsor Spot 1:I'd like to thank Kaleidoscope Adventures for sponsoring today's show. Lots of companies can help you organize class trips, but Kaleidoscope helps you organize adventures – because isn't that what student trips should be? Kaleidscope is a full-service tour company offering a range of adventure opportunities and they excel at customizing trips based on your unique context, needs, and goals. Kaleidoscope offers exceptional travel experiences for students (and their group leaders). Thinking about student travel? Reach out to Kaleidoscope using the link in the show notes.Show IntroGuest Bio:Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth is an edtech consultant, presenter, attorney, author, and teacher. Rachelle has a Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law and a Doctorate in Instructional Technology. Rachelle specializes in Artificial Intelligence, AI and the Law, AI and Healthcare, Cybersecurity, and STEM. She has more than 8 years of experience teaching and presenting on AI in her classroom, as well as working with educators worldwide. Rachelle is currently serving as the Grant Coach for an initiative through ISTE and Pinterest. Rachelle works with a Task Force from 12 districts in the United States and assists with policy revision, professional development, and the design of digital wellness resources for students, educators, and families. She also provides professional development related to AI policy and implementation to school districts, universities, and organizations and is a keynote speaker. Rachelle is an ISTE-certified educator and recipient of the ISTE Making IT Happen Award and several Presidential Awards for volunteer service to education. Rachelle received the EdTech Trendsetter Award from EdTech Digest in 2024 and 2026. She is the author of ten books, including "What the Tech? An Educator's Guide to AI, AR/VR, the Metaverse and More!” She has written curricula and courses on AI for all levels and is the host of the ThriveinEDU podcast, ISTE's Learning Unleashed podcast, and The Lift by Amazon on BAM Radio Network. Learn more about Rachelle's work via ThriveinEDU LLC at www.Rdene915.com or on LinkedIn.Warmup questions:We always like to start with a celebration. What are you celebrating today?Is there a story that will help listeners understand why you are doing what you do?Questions/Topics/PromptsCan we begin with clarifying the difference between AI in education and AI Education?In a May 28th blog post, you wrote, “What I have learned from working with school Task Forces across the country is that they have had many conversations around AI, screen time, and tech use. They have explored the possibilities and understand the urgency with these topics, but they also have a similar question. What do we do now? And this is where I believe that leadership matters most.”I'd like to begin there. Actually, not with the what but with the why – why do we need to act and why do we need to act now? What's the danger of not getting this right?You advocate for a systems approach. Please take us through that.Sponsor Spot 2:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast…Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn't stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It's no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit ixl.com/assistant to get started.Closing questions:What part of your own leadership are you still trying to get better at?If listeners could take just one thing away from today's podcast, what would it be?Before we go, is there anything else that you'd like to share with our listeners?Where can people learn more about you and your work…Summary/wrap upDon't be an expert, just move forwardLeverage interest into teacher-led PDSupport early career teachersSpecial thanks to the amazing Ranford Almond for the great music on the show. Please support Ranford and the show by checking out his music!Ranford's homepage: https://ranfordalmond.comRanford's music on streaming services: https://streamlink.to/ranfordalmond-oldsoulInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ranfordalmond/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ranfordalmond/Sponsor Links:IXL: http://ixl.com/assistant Kaleidoscope Adventures: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-assistant-principal-podcast-kaleidoscope-adventures/CloseLeadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me.You can find links to all sorts of stuff in the show notes, including my website https://www.frederickbuskey.com/I love hearing from you. If you have comments or questions, or are interested in having me speak at your school or conference, email me at frederick@frederickbuskey.com or connect ...

    The Mike Hosking Breakfast
    Catherine Law: Avonside Girls' High Principal on the Government investing another $31m to put walls back into open-plan classrooms

    The Mike Hosking Breakfast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 2:45 Transcription Available


    The Government's spending another $31 million to install walls in more than 600 classrooms, across almost 90 schools. Students at one secondary school can face up to 50 disruptions in less than half an hour in the open-plan rooms. Principal of Avonside Girls' High in Christchurch, Catherine Law told Mike Hosking none of her teachers supports the barn-style classrooms, despite them being a strong global ideology a decade ago. She says the idea came from thinking that students needed to be independent, making inquiries, and sitting where they're comfortable. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
    Healthcare Upside / Down - Governance Without Gridlock: Designing Compensation Decision-Making That Scales

    Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 14:18 Transcription Available


    In this episode, Arial Bauman, Director of Physician Compensation at Piedmont, and Kate Taylor, Principal at ECG Management Consultants, discuss how physician compensation governance is evolving from a compliance-focused function into a strategic tool for recruitment, retention, financial sustainability, and organizational growth. 

    Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
    M9 fatal crash and its local impact

    Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 12:28


    Post-mortem examinations will be carried out on the bodies of five teenage boys killed in a head-on collision, when their car was driven the wrong way down the M9 motorway yesterday.Several of the boys who died in the crash have strong links to Carlow town and to Athy in Kildare, while one was from Limerick.In a statement this afternoon, Tusla said its staff are working to provide supports to the local families and communities affected, and that it "will provide any information necessary" to support the Gardaí as they investigate.Joining Ciara to discuss is Fergal Browne, Fine Gael Councillor who is the Principal of St Joseph's National School in Carlow town and Liz Dunphy, Senior Reporter with The Irish Examiner.

    Christopher & Eric
    Ep. 349 – Christopher & Eric's True Crime TV Club Serves Up “The Curious Case of: The Principal Who Hypnotized His School”

    Christopher & Eric

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2026 55:22


    Christopher and Eric commence Back To School Murder Month with this scandalous installment of True Crime TV Club from – where else? – Florida! Also, is it Punta Gorda? Or Puta Gorda? Eric has thoughts! Meet George Kenney. Principal, father figure and hypnotist. (Yes, you read that right.). In season 2 and episode 5 of THE CURIOUS CASE OF, entitled “The Principal Who hypnotized His School”, speculation moves to the front of the class and medicine to the back when several of Kenney's students take their own lives shortly after their sessions with him. Is the boundary crossing educator to blame? Or is too much being left unsaid about his troubled, hypno-subjects?

    Transformative Principal
    ISTE 2026: Rethinking Career Readiness with Jamie Candee

    Transformative Principal

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2026 27:05 Transcription Available


    Jethro D. Jones interviews Jamie Candee (CEO of Edmentum) about bridging the gap between K-12 education and career readiness. They discuss how AI is reshaping the job market, why "durable skills" matter more than ever, and how schools can expose students to career paths early through career exploration tools, workplace internships, and real-world partnerships (like Edmentum's MajorClarity platform and Roadtrip Nation videos). Candee shares personal stories — including her son Milo's journey exploring baseball-adjacent careers — to illustrate how students can find purpose beyond the traditional "doctor, lawyer, teacher" track. The conversation also covers practical advice for principals looking to build career-connected learning pathways in their own schools. We're proud to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

    Adelaide Heward-Mills
    The Principal Causes of Backsliding

    Adelaide Heward-Mills

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 96:11


    Preached at the Harvest House International Church in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe on 19th July, 2026. 

    All THINGS HIP HOP EPISODE #1

    Young MCThe Man Behind the Music That Made the World Bust a MoveSome songs become hits. Some songs become memories.And then there are songs that become part of the language.“Bust A Move” is one of them.Listen to the new single "I'm on one"In this episode of The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas, we honor Young MC — Marvin Young — a Grammy-winning, multi-platinum artist, songwriter, performer, and genuine pioneer of hip-hop whose music helped bring rap into the center of popular culture.In 1990, Young MC made history when “Bust A Move” won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance, becoming one of the defining songs of hip-hop's golden era. The track reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remained on the chart for 40 weeks. His debut album, Stone Cold Rhymin', became a platinum success.But Young MC's legacy goes far beyond one legendary song.Before stepping into the spotlight himself, he co-wrote “Wild Thing” and “Funky Cold Medina” for Tone Lōc — two songs that helped define the sound of late-1980s hip-hop and its crossover into mainstream music.He was also a USC economics graduate who somehow went from writing rhymes between college assignments to becoming one of the most recognizable voices in hip-hop. And yes, the story of how Bust A Move came together is almost as remarkable as the song itself.For anyone who grew up with “Bust A Move,” “Principal's Office,” “I Come Off,” “Know How,” or the sound of late-'80s and early-'90s hip-hop playing through the speakers, this is more than a conversation with an artist.It is a celebration of a soundtrack to a generation.Young MC helped prove that hip-hop could be clever, funny, intelligent, infectious, commercially successful — and still unmistakably authentic.More than three decades later, Bust A Move continues to appear in movies, television, playlists, parties, sporting events and across generations. That kind of staying power isn't nostalgia.That's legacy.

    FreightCasts
    Why 1 in 4 Brokers Will Need This Overlooked Benefit Before Age 65 | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

    FreightCasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 55:29


    On this Friday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent who is broadcasting live from WHAT THE TRUCK?!? West in Fort Worth, Texas) dive into crucial financial protection strategies for freight brokers and the complex, rapidly shifting landscape of trade tariffs. Ryan Frame and Ryan O'Leary from Ashford Advisors break down why disability insurance is one of the most critical—yet most ignored—pieces of financial protection in commission-driven industries. Learn how unexpected illnesses, taxable benefit traps, and base salary caps can impact your income and how to protect your line of work. Charlie Clevenger, Principal at UHY, breaks down Section 122, Section 301, and Section 232 tariffs. Discover how national defense rules, forced labor regulations, and trade policy shifts affect manufacturers, freight brokers, and consumer supply chains. ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠ ⁠Visit our sponsor - GNOSIS FREIGHT⁠ ⁠Subscribe to the WTT newsletter⁠ ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠More FreightWaves Podcasts⁠ #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What The Truck?!?
    Why 1 in 4 Brokers Will Need This Overlooked Benefit Before Age 65

    What The Truck?!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 55:29


    On this Friday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent who is broadcasting live from WHAT THE TRUCK?!? West in Fort Worth, Texas) dive into crucial financial protection strategies for freight brokers and the complex, rapidly shifting landscape of trade tariffs. Ryan Frame and Ryan O'Leary from Ashford Advisors break down why disability insurance is one of the most critical—yet most ignored—pieces of financial protection in commission-driven industries. Learn how unexpected illnesses, taxable benefit traps, and base salary caps can impact your income and how to protect your line of work. Charlie Clevenger, Principal at UHY, breaks down Section 122, Section 301, and Section 232 tariffs. Discover how national defense rules, forced labor regulations, and trade policy shifts affect manufacturers, freight brokers, and consumer supply chains. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor - GNOSIS FREIGHT Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Detailed: An original podcast by ARCAT
    182: Historical Design | Gourmega

    Detailed: An original podcast by ARCAT

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 54:19


    In this episode, Cherise is joined by Mariam Issoufou, Founder and Principal at Mariam Issoufou Architects with offices in New York, Niamey, Niger, and Zurich. They discuss Gourmega – a socially minded supper club in Manhattan's South Village Historic District in New York.You can see the project here as you listen along.Located on the ground floor of a landmarked 1883 building in Manhattan's South Village Historic District, Gourmega reimagines a compact historic space as a flexible restaurant rooted in food, culture, and community. The site and overall design of Gourmega are directly informed by the historical and cultural significance locally in SOHO, as well as abroad in Africa.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

    Future of Education Podcast: Parental guide to cultivating your kids’ academics, life skill development, & emotional growth

    How can you tell if your child's school is thriving or failing? In this episode, former Florida Principal of the Year Christie Ray joins Mackenzie to break down the critical red, yellow, and green flags parents often don't know to look for in their child's school. From invisible administrators and high teacher turnover to rigid policies and unexpected indicators of a toxic culture, Christie's decades of insider insight give parents a practical guide on how to evaluate any school—and, ultimately, relentlessly advocate for their kids.Episode Timestamps00:00 - Introduction: Meet Christy Ray (2020 Florida Principal of the Year) 02:59 - The Principal as a CEO: Evaluating Institutional Health 04:48 - Green Flag #1: Visible Leadership & Pickup/Drop-off Presence 07:28 - Green Flag #2: Low Teacher Turnover & "Coaching Up vs. Coaching Out" 08:29 - Addressing Bad Teachers: Unions, Contracts & Administrative Hurdles 13:17 - Professional Development: Does Teacher Training Actually Help? 14:22 - The "Silent Lunch" Controversy: Is It Good for Kids or Just Adults? 17:44 - Identifying Low Support: Bullying, Chaos, and Front Office Vibe 24:16 - How Parents Should Advocate: Being Relentless and Respectful 28:51 - How to Start Off on the Right Foot With Your Principal & Teachers 30:57 - Quick Breakdown: The Biggest School Red Flags to Watch For 31:31 - Gifting 101: Do Principals and Teachers Actually Want Mug Gifts?

    She Said Privacy/He Said Security
    Navigating the New Era of Data Broker Laws

    She Said Privacy/He Said Security

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 32:55


    For 30 years, Ben Isaacson has been a leading privacy professional and trusted counsel. During the "Internet 1.0" era, he was instrumental in launching the first self-regulatory guidelines for email marketing, addressable TV, and mobile marketing. Ben was one of the first privacy professionals to get certified as a CIPP/US with the IAPP in 2005. In this episode… Data broker laws are pulling a once-hidden industry into the light. For years, consumers generally had no idea which companies were compiling and selling their personal information, what those companies were doing with it, or how to opt out. States are responding with data broker laws that require brokers to register and disclose information about their businesses and data-selling practices. Seven states now have these laws on the books, with some providing consumers with a centralized mechanism to request deletion of their data or to opt out of its sale. So, how can companies that purchase or license data from brokers manage the downstream risks that come with using it?   Companies buying or licensing data from data brokers need to know where that data comes from, how it's used, and what their third-party contracts permit. Legal and privacy teams should work with marketing and sales to identify which adtech vendors they buy or license data from and scrutinize their licensing relationships. They also need to map how purchased data flows through the business and ensure their privacy notices disclose its use. California's Delete Act makes this downstream visibility especially important because it requires data brokers to apply deletion requests before that data is used. Companies also need to consider whether their activities qualify them as data brokers, particularly because New Jersey's data broker law extends registration requirements to data collectors, potentially affecting businesses that fall outside the traditional data broker definition. Companies should seek a legal opinion to determine where they stand based on the nature of their business and its commercial terms.  In this episode of She Said Privacy/He Said Security, Jodi and Justin Daniels speak with Ben Isaacson, Principal at In-House Privacy, about the rise of data broker laws and what they mean for companies that buy, license, or sell personal information. Ben discusses the evolution of these laws and how data broker definitions and legal requirements vary across states. He highlights what companies can do to mitigate risk when using data purchased from brokers and provides tips on how companies can determine whether they are considered data brokers under these laws. Ben also shares his perspective on how California's Delete Act could influence future state and federal regulation. 

    Russellville Christian Center
    8/12/26-The Life Principal of Seed, Time and Harvest Pt 2 – Susan Allen

    Russellville Christian Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026


    Estudo diario do Tanya Com Rabino Michaan
    Tanya 30 av Cap 9 Parte 2 -O principal serviço espiritual antes de mashiach e a Tzedaka

    Estudo diario do Tanya Com Rabino Michaan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 29:52


    Tanya 30 av Cap 9 Parte 2 -O principal serviço espiritual antes de mashiach e a Tzedaka

    Empowered Educator
    Power Surge⚡Leave an IMPACT Every Day #281

    Empowered Educator

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 7:05


    Send us Fan MailPower SurgeToday, don't focus on being impressive.Focus on making an IMPACT.Influence with integrity.Motivate with purpose.Persevere through challenges.Align your actions with your mission.Commit to consistency.Transform lives by faithfully leading where God has planted you.Because empowered educators don't just fill positions.They leave an IMPACT that lasts long after they're gone.Support the showMillion Podcasts ListDownload Upside and use my code MELINDA35278 to get 15¢ per gallon extra cash back on your first gas fill-up and 10% extra cash on your first food purchase!Download Fetch app using this link, submit a receipt and we'll both score bonus points.Calling All Educators! I started a community with resources, courses, articles, networking, and more.I am looking for members to help me build it with the most valuable resources.I would really appreciate your input as a teacher, leader, administrator, or consultant.Join here: Empowered Educator CommunityBook: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Successemail: melinda@empowereducator.com

    Better Buildings For Humans
    The Greatest Barrier to Better Buildings Isn't Technology — It's Fear – Episode 149 with Eric Corey Freed

    Better Buildings For Humans

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 48:10


    This week on Better Buildings for Humans, host Joe Menchefski welcomes back architect, sustainability leader, author, and Cannon Design principal Eric Corey Freed for a thought-provoking conversation that challenges many of the assumptions driving sustainable design today. Drawing on decades of experience helping clients embrace innovation, Eric explains why the biggest obstacle to better buildings isn't technology—it's fear. From healthcare and education to regenerative campuses and the circular economy, he shares practical strategies for overcoming resistance, fostering creativity, and designing environments that genuinely improve people's lives.The discussion explores everything from innovation friction, empathy-driven leadership, and regenerative design to healthy materials, daylighting, biophilic design, circular economy principles, adaptive parking structures, and the surprising power of humor in driving meaningful change. Eric also introduces his concept of "North Star Metrics"—measuring success through outcomes like butterflies, outdoor meetings, and children's laughter rather than technical performance alone—and explains why architects should focus less on selling sustainability itself and more on the healthier, happier, and more resilient buildings it creates.It's an inspiring conversation about rethinking the future of architecture—not through sacrifice or fear, but through optimism, empathy, abundance, and human-centered design. Above all, it's a reminder that the most successful buildings aren't simply efficient or sustainable—they're the ones that make people feel something, inspire better experiences, and quietly help create healthier, more joyful communities.More About Eric Corey FreedEric Corey Freed is an award-winning architect, author, and global speaker. As Principal and Director of Sustainability for CannonDesign, he leads the healthcare, education, and commercial teams toward low-carbon, healthy, regenerative buildings for over 30 million square feet a year. For two decades, he was Founding Principal of organicARCHITECT, a visionary design leader in biophilic and regenerative design.His past roles include Vice President of the International Living Future Institute and Chief Community Officer of EcoDistricts, both nonprofits pushing innovative new paradigms for deep green buildings and communities. He serves on the board of Design Museum Everywhere, whose mission is to “bring the transformative power of design to all.”Eric is the author of 12 books, including "Green Building & Remodeling for Dummies” and "Circular Economy for Dummies." In 2012, he was named one of the 25 "Best Green Architecture Firms" in the US, and one of the "Top 10 Most Influential Green Architects." In 2017, he was named one of Build's American Architecture Top 25. He holds a prestigious LEED Fellow award from the US Green Building Council.CONTACT:http://www.linkedin.com/in/organicarchitect   https://www.threads.com/@ericcoreyfreed https://www.instagram.com/ericcoreyfreed/https://www.instagram.com/cannondesign/?hl=en https://bsky.app/profile/ericcoreyfreed.bsky.social https://x.com/CannonDesign https://x.com/ericcoreyfreed https://twitter.com/ericcoreyfreed https://www.facebook.com/ericcoreyfreed https://www.facebook.com/organicARCHITECT https://www.facebook.com/CannonDesign Where To Find Us:https://bbfhpod.advancedglazings.com/www.advancedglazings.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/better-buildings-for-humans-podcastwww.linkedin.com/in/advanced-glazings-ltd-848b4625https://twitter.com/bbfhpodhttps://twitter.com/Solera_Daylighthttps://www.instagram.com/bbfhpod/https://www.instagram.com/advancedglazingsltdhttps://www.facebook.com/AdvancedGlazingsltd

    AEC Marketing for Principals
    How UNC Chapel Hill Thinks About Capital Projects, Design Partners, and the Future of Campus Planning

    AEC Marketing for Principals

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 42:41


    Higher education capital planning, university procurement, and what it really takes to win AEC work with a public university anchor this conversation with Howard Wertheimer, FAIA Emeritus, LEED AP, Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities at UNC-Chapel Hill.Howard has spent more than two decades on both sides of the design and construction table. He built his career in private practice, including 21 years as a Partner and Principal at Lord, Aeck and Sargent, before moving into ownership and institutional leadership roles at Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt University, and now UNC-Chapel Hill, where he oversees planning, design, construction, and operations across nearly 20 million square feet of campus facilities.Host Katie Cash sits down with Howard to unpack how UNC's capital improvement plan comes together, from early pre-planning and budgeting through board approval, and what firms need to understand about the state's advertising and procurement process. Howard explains why attention to detail on proposals, from accurate references to correctly spelled university names, matters more than most firms realize, and how outdated reference contacts can quietly sink a submission. He also shares how UNC brought in an independent cost estimator to reconcile budgets on a CM at-risk delivery project and saved three million dollars on a single job, along with a look at the 950-acre former airport site UNC recently acquired for future campus development.Whether a firm is chasing its first project with a public university or working to strengthen a long-standing relationship, Howard's perspective from both sides of the table offers a clear, practical roadmap. It is a conversation packed with guidance for any AEC firm serious about growing its higher education practice.Key TakeawaysSweat the details. Typos, misspelled university names, and language copied from a previous proposal read as a lack of care and are one of the fastest ways to lose credibility with a selection committee.Keep references current and relevant. Outdated contact information undermines a proposal before anyone picks up the phone, and a reference tied to the wrong project type can do just as much damage.Local presence builds trust. For out-of-state firms pursuing public university work, having someone who can be on site within a day matters, especially on the construction side.Independent cost estimating pays for itself. Bringing in a third-party estimator to reconcile budgets between the design team and the CM helped UNC save three million dollars on a single project.Connect with Howard Wertheimer, FAIA Emeritus, LEED AP, Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities, The University of NC at Chapel Hillhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-wertheimer-faia-emeritus-leed-ap-6711454/Resources Mentioned in Episode:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, official website and facilities RFQ postingsGeorgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), Howard's previous institutionUniversity of North Carolina System, Board of GovernorsUNC-Chapel Hill Board of TrusteesNorth Carolina State Construction Office (SCO)Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design, Georgia TechClough Undergraduate Commons, Georgia TechKrone Engineered Biosystems Building, Georgia Tech, AIA COTE Top Ten award winner, LEED PlatinumHoward Wertheimer's contact email: worthy@unc.eduConnect with Katie:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacash/https://smartegies.com/ Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts:We hope you're finding value in our AEC Marketing For Principals.  Your feedback is important to us, and we'd love to hear from you. Here's how you can help.  Scroll to the bottom, rate our podcast with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  Let us know what you found most helpful from this episode!  And if you haven't done so already, give the podcast a follow, and you'll be notified when new episodes come out.

    Fitness + Technology
    Simplify The Work & Amplify The Impact With JJ Creegan

    Fitness + Technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 24:48


    In this episode of the Fitness + Technology Podcast, Bryan O'Rourke welcomes JJ Creegan to the show. JJ is the Principal at Creegan Co., a firm that helps founders, operators, and investors scale multi-unit consumer brands. Over the past two decades, JJ has partnered with founder-led and private equity-backed businesses to take concepts from launch through institutional scale — growing brands to 100+ locations and leading global networks of 1,500+ sites that generate more than $1 billion in annual revenue. His focus is on value creation through revenue growth, retention, and customer experience, supported by disciplined operating models, franchise development, and high-performing leadership teams. JJ works closely with ownership groups and boards as a fractional or interim executive, advisor, or board member across the wellness, hospitality, leisure, and consumer services sectors. In this conversation, Bryan and JJ explore how technology and human connection can work together to drive growth in consumer brands. They discuss the trends reshaping the industry, the role of digital apps and wearables in elevating the member experience, and how delivery models are evolving to become more comprehensive. JJ also shares practical advice for aligning technology with in-person service and offers key takeaways for industry leaders looking to scale with discipline and purpose. Check out FIT-C's 2026 Digital Pulse Report: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GTV2QT18 Learn more about Fitness Brazil 2026: https://www.fitnessbrasil.com.br/fitness-brasil-expo-2026/ One Powerful Quote: 10:17: "Leveraging technology to simplify the work that needs to happen in person, and then amplifying the impact of it, is a really big opportunity for most brands today." 4-10 Bullet Points (w/ timestamps) - Highlighting key topics discussed: 3:20: JJ shares his career journey and his work as a fractional advisor. 7:30: JJ offers his observations on emerging trends across the industry. 9:48: JJ and Bryan discuss how business success depends on aligning technology with human integration. 13:42: JJ and Bryan examine the impact of technology through digital apps, wearables, and the member experience. 16:20: JJ and Bryan explore how delivery models are evolving to become more comprehensive. 20:16: JJ closes with his advice and key takeaways for industry leaders. Bullet List of Resources: https://www.jjcreegan.com/ Guest Contact Information: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjcreegan/ https://x.com/jjcreegan https://www.bryankorourke.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryankorourke/ http://www.fittechcouncil.org/ https://www.youtube.com/user/bko61163 

    Getting Credit
    102: The Cost of Computation - Understanding the economics shaping the future of AI Infrastructure

    Getting Credit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 24:00


    Data centers have quietly become one of the fastest-growing corners of the credit market.  We break down the AI infrastructure capex surge, the financing gap between construction and cash flow, and the risks underwriters are pricing into the sector. Plus, the latest market moves, Fed expectations, and where we see opportunity in fixed income.#mutualfunds #assetmanagement #finance   Investors should consider a fund's investment goal, risk, charges and expenses carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about the fund and can be obtained at www.aristotlefunds.com. It should be read carefully before investing.Investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible.Foreside Financial Services, LLC, Distributor.

    RTÉ - News at One Podcast
    UK Minister visits Irish schools to look at our approach to education for underprivileged young people

    RTÉ - News at One Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 7:10


    The former Government Minister Alan Milburn has been meeting people in Dublin, including staff and students at St Seton's Secondary School in Ballyfermot. One student who has just completed his leaving cert, Callum Redmond spoke with out reporter Laura Whelan and we hear from the Principal of St. Seton's school, Sarah Green.

    That Solo Life: The Solo PR Pro Podcast
    The Client Problem Solo PR Pros Are Perfectly Positioned to Solve

    That Solo Life: The Solo PR Pro Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 22:07 Transcription Available


    Episode Summary Quiet cracking,  distinct from quiet quitting, describes employees who are still showing up, still performing, sometimes performing really well, but are internally under pressure, uncertain about their job security, or unclear on what's expected of them. They're not checked out. They're just cracking quietly while holding it together on the surface.  In this episode, co-hosts Karen Swim, APR, and Michelle Kane address this trend and how it impacts Solo PR Pros. The Talent Trends 2026 report found 54% of respondents have experienced some level of quiet cracking, with one in five saying they experience it frequently or constantly. Gallup's 2025 engagement data shows only 31% of US employees were actively engaged at work. Karen and Michelle make the case that this is not an HR headline — it's a communications problem that solo PR pros are already standing in the middle of, and one they're uniquely positioned to surface and address. They walk through what quiet cracking looks like in client organizations, the say-do gap it creates between internal reality and external messaging, four objections practitioners will raise (with honest answers to each), a three-question filter for identifying quiet cracking clients, a live scenario drill on handling a client who just went through quiet layoffs, and what to do when the same isolation and uncertainty you help clients name applies to your own practice. Episode Highlights [01:22] Quiet Cracking vs. Quiet Quitting: Why the Distinction Matters: Karen draws the line clearly. Quiet quitting was behavioral — people doing the bare minimum on purpose. Quiet cracking is about people who are still showing up and often performing well, but are internally under pressure, uncertain about job security, or unclear about expectations. They're not checked out. They're holding it together while cracking on the inside. The distinction matters because quiet cracking is harder to see, harder to name, and — for PR practitioners — far more consequential to the external messaging they're being paid to manage. [02:43] The Data: 54% Have Experienced It, Only 31% Are Actively Engaged: The Talent Trends 2026 report found 54% of respondents had experienced some level of quiet cracking, with one in five reporting it frequently or constantly. Separately, Gallup's 2025 data shows only 31% of US employees were actively engaged at work. Michelle notes the real number is probably higher — people were likely reluctant to admit it. Karen and Michelle flag upfront that some regional figures they found alongside these reports are still working through their verification process and will be linked in the show notes as confirmed. [04:07] Why This Is a Communications Problem, Not an HR Problem: Karen's framing lands clearly: when a workforce is quietly cracking, the people experiencing it are also the people who talk — to friends, to Glassdoor, to LinkedIn, to reporters who cover their industry. Meanwhile, the company's external messaging is often saying the exact opposite of what's happening inside. In the past, a scandal or mass layoff was needed to make that gap visible externally. Now it leaks constantly in small ways, because everyone has a publishing platform in their pocket. The say-do gap between internal reality and external narrative is squarely a communications problem. [06:03] Why Solo PR Pros Are Already Standing in This Spot: The most common objection Karen anticipates: 'I'm an external comms person, this is an HR or culture consultant's job.' Her response: if you already do executive communications, thought leadership, or employer brand messaging, you're already standing at the exact intersection where internal reality and external narrative either line up, or they don't. The question to start asking: is what you're telling the outside world about this company's culture and people something that would hold up if anyone looked inside right now? That's a comms function, not an HR function. [09:01] Four Objections — With Honest, Bounded Answers: Karen and Michelle work through four objections the Solo PR Pro community will raise. One: I'll get pulled into HR issues I'm not equipped to fix. Answer: you're doing a narrative alignment check, not a culture overhaul Two: this feels like scope creep. Answer: keep the initial offer narrow and bounded, a message and narrative audit, maybe a leadership communications coaching session, scoped clearly upfront. Three: is quiet cracking just another buzzword? Answer: the underlying data isn't new, Gallup has been tracking disengagement for years, and it keeps getting worse; the label may fade but the problem won't. Four (the quiet one): will raising this insult the client and jeopardize the relationship? Answer: frame it as market context, not a diagnosis — here's a trend I'm seeing across industries; I wanted to flag it and ask a couple of questions. [13:05] How to Raise It Without Blowing Up the Relationship: Karen's approach: never lead with it and never frame it as an accusation. Bring it as market context — a trend showing up across industries that you wanted to flag and ask a couple of questions about. That framing lands completely differently than suggesting the client's organization is falling apart. Karen also names these as her favorite kind of client engagement: rich, layered, strategy-heavy work that uses PR skills in ways that don't always get deployed in day-to-day media relations. [14:33] The Three-Question Filter for Identifying Quiet Cracking Clients: Karen's three questions to run on any current or prospective client. One: is there a visible gap between the external messaging and what you would actually find if you talked to employees? That's the say-do gap check. Two: is leadership communicating clearly right now about anything that will create uncertainty — restructuring, return to office, layoffs, a merger, a rocky quarter? If not, that silence is the opening. Three: would a light-touch audit — not a full culture overhaul, just a message and narrative review — surface something useful? If all three are yes, you have a real offer to bring. [16:53] The Live Drill: A B2B Tech Client with Quiet Layoffs: Michelle runs a scenario: a long-retained B2B tech client just went through quiet layoffs — no public announcement, people disappearing from company Slack — while the careers page still says 'we invest in our people.' Karen runs it through all three questions: the say-do gap is glaring, leadership communication was absent, which created an uncertainty vacuum for remaining employees, and a light-touch audit of the careers page messaging is a completely natural scope conversation. The entry point: 'I noticed the careers page messaging hasn't been updated since before the reorganization. Do you want me to take a look at whether it still reflects where you are?' Not scary. Not confrontational. Exactly in scope. [20:54] Why This Connects Back to Why Solos Went Solo: Karen closes on the thread beneath the whole episode: a lot of solo practitioners went independent partly because they didn't want to be inside a workplace that was quietly cracking. Now they're watching that same dynamic play out for the clients they serve. The isolation and uncertainty they help clients name in their organizations is worth naming for themselves too — and it's a good reminder that none of them should be figuring out how to spot or address this stuff completely alone.   Resources & Additional Information Talent Trends 2026 Report — Quiet cracking research Gallup — State of the Global Workplace 2025 That Solo Life, Episode 349: The 4 Structural Fixes That Protect Solo PR Pros from Burnout Solo PR Pro membership community: soloprpro.com That Solo Life podcast website: thatsololife.com   Host & Show Info That Solo Life is a podcast created for public relations, communication, and marketing professionals who work as independent and small practitioners. Hosted by Karen Swim, APR, President of Solo PR Pro, and Michelle Kane, Principal of Voice Matters, the show delivers expert insights, encouragement, and practical advice for solo PR pros navigating today's dynamic professional landscape. Listen to all episodes and catch up on previous conversations at thatsololife.com. Did this episode inspire you? If you found value in this conversation, please take a moment to leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more solo pros just like you! Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.

    Mac OS Ken
    The Memory Crisis with Creative Strategies' Ben Bajarin - MOSK: 08.05.2026

    Mac OS Ken

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 36:05


    Creative Strategies CEO and Principal analyst Ben Bajarin joins us to talk about the memory crisis, its affect on smart phones, how we get past it, and whether the whole thing makes sense. - Sponsored by OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MACOSKEN at oneskin.co/MACOSKEN #oneskinpod #sponsored - Sponsored by Helix Sleep: Get 20% off Sitewide at helixsleep.com/macosken - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Send Ken an email: info@macosken.com - Chat with us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken

    The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk
    699: Jack Raines - How to Build Your Career, Increase Your Surface Area For Luck, and Find Your Purpose | Why Memories Compound Faster Than Money

    The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 49:21


    The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk www.LearningLeader.com This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. My Guest: Jack Raines is a writer and investor. At 24, he quit his corporate finance job at UPS, bought a one-way ticket to Barcelona, and spent the next year traveling through 25 countries while writing a newsletter that grew to hundreds of thousands of readers. He went on to earn an MBA from Columbia, help build Sherwood News at Robinhood, and join the venture capital firm Slow Ventures, where he invests in creators. His first book, Young Money: A Field Guide to Finding Wealth and Purpose in Your Twenties, is out now. Key Learnings Jack's Grandma Ruth took him to Africa when he was 11. She was in her late 60s. She had the money. She said: "I can spend it on you now or leave it to you when I'm dead. This is better." Money has no value until you exchange it for something. We need to decide what we want that to be. Every year of your 20s is worth $10 million. (Nikita Bier) You'll never have this window of flexibility again. Say yes to interesting experiences in your 20s. Your income is going to climb exponentially anyway. Don't save $500 at the cost of a memory. Move to where the action is. Jack moved to New York for business school. Then San Francisco for a job. Then back to New York. High slope of learning. High slope of contact with good people. Network amplifies ability. It doesn't create it. A million times zero is still zero. A million times two is two million. The only real risk is not doing anything. Every opportunity in life comes through a person. The best networking tool is doing great work. How did Gracie Abrams open for Taylor Swift on the Eras Tour? She wrote great music. Taylor noticed. Taylor called. In your 20s, potential is valued at a premium. In your 30s and beyond, proof of work matters more. Experimenting when you are young speed-runs the learning curve. You develop the skill of taking shots. That skill compounds.  It's much harder to start being risk-on at 35 if you weren't risk-on at 25. Personal finance is simple. Spend less than you make. Build a six-month emergency fund. Take the 401(k) match. Contribute to your IRA. Don't gamble on individual stocks. Stay invested. Stay employed. Don't go into credit card debt. Don't get divorced. User error interrupts compounding more than anything else. Set up the boring foundation. Then stop touching it. Most retirees never touch the principal. (Nick Maggiulli) They stack money out of fear, then die with more than they started with. Daniel Kahneman on loss aversion: the pain of losing $100 is twice as strong as the joy of gaining $100. That's why people over-save. Your burn rate at 70 is way lower than at 45. No kids at home. No tuition. Less energy to do stuff. Plan accordingly. Bill Perkins' Die with Zero philosophy... A useful insight was in the first chapter: his best friend took a payday loan at 23 to backpack Europe for three months. Same career trajectory as Bill. Just way more fun at 24. People don't want to think about their mortality. So they focus on making the number go up. If you actually internalized that you're going to die, you'd be more intentional about your time and money. Jack's champagne moment a year from now: He sells a ton of copies of it. And it's still relevant. Reflection Questions Where are you spending your best years earning money you'll never actually enjoy? What would change if you accepted that your peak-energy window is closing? Where are you standing still because the risk of moving feels bigger than the risk of staying? What does the only real risk (not doing anything) look like in your life right now? What is the great work you could do that would make the right person notice you?  More Learning #539: Jack Raines - Playing Infinite Games, Living Life Backwards & Building Your Platform #548: Nick Maggiulli - The Power of Compounding #373: Bill Perkins - How To Get All You Can From Your Money & Your Life Podcast Chapters 00:00 The Price of Becoming - Pre-Order Now!  01:38 Meet Jack Raines  03:27 Grandma Ruth Took Him to Africa When He Was 11  08:04 Why Every Year of Your 20s Is Worth $10 Million  12:12 Quitting UPS at 24 for a One-Way Ticket to Barcelona  15:10 How to Increase Your Surface Area for Luck  20:00 Where You Live Is Who You Become  22:00 Why Memories Compound Faster Than Money  26:23 The Financial Stability Basics Nobody Wants to Hear  29:00 Get the Boring Stuff on Autopilot  31:15 Why Retirees Never Touch the Principal  34:02 The Bad Trade of Saving During Your Best Years  37:36 The Bill Perkins Die With Zero Debate  39:15 Experimentation, Agency, and the Only Real Risk  42:53 The Best Networking Tool in the World: Do Great Work  44:10 The Champagne Question: Making the Book Matter a Year From Now  45:53 EOPC