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In this episode, Molly sits down with Jessica Schmitz, Founder of Fund Ease, LLC, to discuss why so many estate plans fail after the documents are signed and the critical role trust funding plays in ensuring a plan actually works when it's needed most. Jessica shares the common reasons trusts go unfunded, why clients often fail to complete the funding process, and how law firms can improve follow-through, avoid probate risks, and deliver a better client experience. You'll learn how to identify trust funding gaps, create a more effective estate planning process, improve client accountability, and ensure your clients' assets are properly protected from unnecessary probate and costly mistakes.   Key Takeaways: A Trust Isn't Complete Until It's Funded. Assets must be properly transferred into the trust to avoid probate and ensure the plan works as intended. Most Funding Problems Are Really Follow-Up Problems. The biggest breakdown isn't preparing the paperwork—it's the lack of a consistent process to follow up with clients, advisors, and confirmations after documents are submitted. Funding Needs Dedicated Ownership. When funding is assigned to someone already juggling multiple responsibilities, files get delayed, clients disengage, and trusts remain incomplete. Proactive communication, timely reminders, and clear expectations keep clients engaged and significantly increase the likelihood that funding gets completed Unfunded trusts can lead to probate, frustrated clients, damaged referral relationships, and reputational risk for the law firm.   Quote for the Show:  "The cost isn't the funding fee. The cost is failing to deliver on your promise to the client." - Jessica Schmitz   Connect with Jessica: Email: jessica@fund-ease.com Website: https://www.fund-ease.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-schmitz-fund-ease/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FundEase  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fund_ease/    Links: Website: https://hiringandempowering.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiringandempowering Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiringandempowering LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiring&empoweringsolutions/ The Law Firm Admin Bootcamp + Academy™ : https://www.lawfirmadminbootcamp.com/ Get Fix My Boss Book: https://amzn.to/3PCeEhk   Ways to Tune In: Amazon Music - https://www.amazon.com/Hiring-and-Empowering-Solutions/dp/B08JJSLJ7N Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hiring-and-empowering-solutions/id1460184599 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3oIfsDDnEDDkcumTCygHDH Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/show/hiring-and-empowering-solutions YouTube - https://youtu.be/jMdiJ3pao1E 

Caledonia Mining Corporation PLC (AIM:CMCL, NYSE-A:CMCL, VFEX:CMCL) head of ESG, Colleen Parkins, tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion that the company's 2025 ESG Report reflects meaningful progress in sustainability reporting, community investment, and environmental performance. Key highlights include the handover of the Sitezi community project in Zimbabwe - covering school renovations, science and computer labs, solar power and clinic upgrades - alongside increased dividend payments to the Gwanda Community Share Ownership Trust and the Blanket Employee Trust. Solar power supplied 20% of the company's energy needs during the year. On governance, Parkins says a refreshed double materiality assessment has sharpened the company's focus: "We redid that materiality assessment through this year and came up with a number of topics which we then focus on for the coming year." ESG integration into the Bilboes project development is among the priorities ahead. The cautionary note concerning forward-looking information in the announcement applies to the content of this video. Please see the announcement here: https://wp-caledoniamining-2020.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/media/2026/06/ESG-Report-2025-FINAL.pdf For more Proactive interviews and market insights, visit the Proactive YouTube channel. If you enjoyed this video, please like, subscribe and enable notifications so you never miss future content. #CaledoniaMining #ESG #Sustainability #MiningIndustry #GoldMining #ESGReport #ZimbabweMining #CorporateResponsibility #CommunityDevelopment #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #SustainabilityReporting #GRIStandards #MiningNews #Bilboes #ResponsibleMining #InvestorUpdate #ProactiveInvestors

Episode Summary In this episode of Business Coaching Secrets, hosts Karl Bryan and Rode Dog deliver a rapid-fire masterclass on wealth building, real estate investing, the changing landscape of AI and jobs, business valuation, and proven sales tactics for coaches. They break down critical frameworks, rules, and scripts—from cold calling motivation to legacy planning—with actionable insights designed to help business coaches and entrepreneurs drive real results. The show wraps with a signature "moment of Zen" on living and making decisions intentionally, drawing on lessons from legendary thinkers and practical experience. Key Topics Covered AI, Innovation, and the Future of Work Karl and Rode Dog examine the disruption, job loss, and eventual job creation AI consistently brings, outlining optimism as the most productive mindset for navigating change. The bell curve of innovation leading from disruption and layoffs, to new, more lucrative opportunities, is thoroughly unpacked. The Five Pillars of Wealth The hosts break down the essentials: income, taxes, savings, investing, and legacy. Tactical advice includes the critical importance of learning sales, mastering tax strategy, automating savings, setting investing rules, and passing on wisdom over just assets. Taxes and Relocation Decisions Insightful discussion about the pros and cons of moving states (e.g., from California to Florida) solely for tax reasons. Emphasizes the importance of family, environment, and purpose when making major life moves, not just financial considerations. Real Estate Principles That Build Wealth Golden rules: have rules before you buy, buy land not condos, avoid over-leverage, and—most powerfully—hold for the long-term to let compounding work. Advice includes "buy the smallest house on the biggest lot closest to downtown" and why the money is in waiting, not timing. Education, Schooling, and Real-World Business Success Debate on how the traditional school system often overlooks entrepreneurial skillsets like collaboration, risk-taking, critical thinking, and networking. Discussion on homeschooling and why it can be great for some but isn't a universal answer. Why Most Small Businesses Don't Sell The three key reasons: lack of profitability, systemization, and an owner-dependent business model. How to make your business a true asset and maximize its valuation using the five variables: sustainability, predictability, growth, threats, and scalability. In-House Marketing vs. Agency Use Critical look at entrepreneurs wanting to bring marketing in-house vs. sticking with a profitable agency. Strong recommendation to double down on strengths and let proven partners do their best work. Cold Calling and Sales Motivation Motivation mindset: focus on offering value, not just "getting a client." Step-by-step scripts, research tactics, and an activity framework (25 outreach messages, 3 meaningful convos daily) to secure real results. Mastering Communication as a Coach The 20/80 rule: the top communicators listen 80% of the time and direct with questions. Framework of 6 open-ended conversation starters that transform prospecting and client engagement. Moment of Zen: Decision-Making and Legacy The power of making big decisions only from a positive, optimistic state. Writing your own obituary as an exercise to define principles and guide intentional living and business-building. Notable Quotes "Message me because you have something to offer me, something to give me, something that's critical I know about, something to tell me… You're not fearful of cold calling, you're fearful of being judged." "If you can't make a hard decision quickly, you will struggle to help others make a hard decision quickly." "The money is not in the buying, the money is not in the selling, but the money is in the waiting." "When you are in a negative state, you see problems. When you're in a positive state, you see solutions." "Begin with the end in mind…That is a mental model and a very good one and powerful one, frankly." Actionable Takeaways Embrace an Optimistic Mindset: Choose the mental frame that lets you see opportunity and solutions during change or disruption. Implement the Five Pillars: Master sales, study tax law, automate saving, invest only by clear rules, and focus on passing wisdom—not just assets. Don't Move for Money Alone: Factor in environment, family, and happiness before making tax-driven relocations. Invest for the Long Run: Buy assets with potential and hold—compounding and patient "waiting" are the greatest wealth creators. Make Your Business Sellable: Build profitability, systematize, and reduce owner reliance—so it's a true asset, not just a job. Double Down on What Works: If your agency is delivering, don't self-sabotage by bringing everything in-house just to "save money." Be a Proactive, Assertive Connector: Consistent outreach (25 messages, 3 real convos daily) and leading with value make client acquisition inevitable. Master the Art of Asking: Use open-ended questions and listen more than you speak to stand out as a trusted advisor. Live and Decide with Intention: Write your own obituary—a clarifying exercise to set your compass for leadership, life, and legacy. Resources Mentioned Profit Acceleration Software 2.0 by Karl Bryan Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (Stephen Covey) The "20/80" Communication Rule & Six-Question Framework Real Estate Rules (Rule of 72, buy and hold, "smallest house, biggest lot, nearest downtown") Virtual Business Coaching Mastery Networking: BNI, Chamber of Commerce Daily coaching strategies and resources at Focused.com Get your free subscription to The Six-Figure Coach Magazine: https://thesixfigurecoach.com/get-it If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe, share with a fellow coach, and leave a review. See you next week on Business Coaching Secrets! Ready to elevate your coaching business? Don't wait! Listen to this episode now and make strides towards your goals. Visit Focused.com for more information on Profit Acceleration Software™ and join our community of thriving coaches. Get a demo at https://go.focused.com/profit-acceleration

Podcast: ICS Cyber Talks PodcastEpisode: Uri Segal serial entrepreneur and CEO @Cyvore on Workspace Security proactive AI-powered defensePub date: 2026-06-11Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationהתוקפים מבינים שטכנולוגיה אפשר לעדכן ולחסום, אך רגשות ותגובות אנושיות נשארים קבועים, והם מנצלים את האמון, הפחד והסקרנות שלנו כדי לגרום לנו לפתוח להם את הדלת מרצוננו. כיום להסתמך על המשתמש בלבד שיזהה פישינג או דייפ-פייק כבר לא עובד, התחכום והתגובה המיידית של מתקפות משולבות AI מצליחות להטעות גם אנשי מקצוע הטובים ביותר לא כול שכן משתמשים רגילים. הפתרון טמון במערכות הגנה אקטיביות מבוססות AI שיכולות לנתח בזמן אמת תגובות, נקודות לחץ, ניתוח עומק של לינקים ולהתעדכן בכול רגע מתקיפות דומות שמתרחשות ברשת. נחשון פינקו מארח את אורי סגל יזם סדרתי ומנכ"ל חברת הסייבר הישראלית Cyvore (סייבור) בשיחה על אבטחת סביבת עבודה (Workspace Security) הגנה פרואקטיבית מפני מגפת הפישינג (דיוג), גניבת זהויות והונאות דיגיטליות Hackers recognize that while technology can be updated and protected, human emotions and behaviors remain predictable. They capitalize on trust, fear, and curiosity, often manipulating individuals into granting them access unintentionally Today, relying solely on users to identify phishing or deepfake attempts is no longer effective. The sophistication and speed of AI-driven attacks can deceive even seasoned professionals, making it increasingly difficult for average users to distinguish threats The answer lies in proactive, AI-powered defense systems that analyze behavioral patterns, stress indicators, and suspicious links in real time. These systems continuously update themselves by learning from emerging threats across the digital landscape Nachshon Pincu hosts Uri Segal, serial entrepreneur and CEO of Israeli cybersecurity firm Cyvore, for an in-depth discussion on Workspace Security and proactive strategies to combat phishing, identity theft, and digital fraud.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Nachshon Pincu, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Poolbeg Pharma PLC (AIM:POLB) principal scientist Liam Tremble joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion to discuss the first site activation for Poolbeg's POLB 001 TOPICAL clinical trial, evaluating the drug as a preventative treatment for cytokine release syndrome (CRS), a serious side effect linked to CAR-T and bispecific antibody therapies. The UK study will enrol 30 multiple myeloma patients receiving teclistamab, with early readouts expected due to CRS typically occurring within the first two weeks of treatment. Tremble also highlighted new data presented at the EHA Congress showing POLB 001 reduced inflammatory cytokines without compromising tumour-killing activity, alongside early research suggesting potential applications in acute myeloid leukaemia (AMS). For more interviews and market insights, visit Proactive's YouTube channel. Don't forget to like this video, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you never miss future content. #PoolbegPharma #POLB001 #Biotech #MultipleMyeloma #AML #AcuteMyeloidLeukemia #CancerResearch #Immunotherapy #CRS #CytokineReleaseSyndrome #Teclistamab #BloodCancer #ClinicalTrials #EHA2026 #HealthcareInnovation

Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC (AIM:LST, FRA:9FD) CEO Simon Deacon tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion that a new surface mount technology (SMT) production line is set to increase capacity in its contract electronics manufacturing division by around 50% after the company secured a new partnership. That takes potential revenues from a previous peak of about £9 million to roughly £14–15 million. Deacon said the upgrade also improves efficiency, accuracy and overall product quality through faster and more precise component placement. Looking ahead, he highlighted opportunities across healthcare, medical technology and defence, where demand for UK-based manufacturing continues to rise. He also flagged ongoing momentum in AgTech, including automation and controlled environment agriculture, as key longer-term growth drivers. For more interviews and market insights, visit the Proactive YouTube channel. Don't forget to like this video, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you never miss future content. #LightScienceTechnologies #SimonDeacon #SMT #ElectronicsManufacturing #ContractManufacturing #UKManufacturing #HealthcareTechnology #MedicalTechnology #DefenceIndustry #AgTech #FoodSecurity #ManufacturingGrowth #IndustrialTechnology #Investing #SmallCaps

Regan Capital CIO Skyler Weinand joins Proactive's Stephen Gunnion to discuss rising mortgage rates, shifting Federal Reserve expectations and where fixed income investors can still find value. With mortgage rates above 6.5% and markets increasingly pricing in the risk of further Fed hikes, Weinand explains why Regan Capital favours short-duration and floating-rate securities. He also outlines opportunities in mortgage-backed and government-backed assets offering attractive yields while limiting duration risk. The interview also explores inflation, energy prices, geopolitical uncertainty and why staying in cash could come at a cost in today's market. Regan Capital and HANetf launched the Regan Total Return Income Fund UCITS ETF (ticker: RMBS) in July 2025. For more interviews and market insights, visit Proactive's YouTube channel. Don't forget to like this video, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you never miss future content. #ReganCapital #SkylerWeinand #FixedIncome #BondMarket #MortgageRates #FederalReserve #InterestRates #Inflation #Treasuries #MortgageBackedSecurities #FloatingRateNotes #YieldCurve #InvestmentStrategy #Markets #IncomeInvesting

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed D. Renee Smith. A transformational life coach and mental wellness advocate:

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed D. Renee Smith. A transformational life coach and mental wellness advocate:

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed D. Renee Smith. A transformational life coach and mental wellness advocate:

We are excited to welcome Dr. Lianne Lefsrud, seasoned expert in risk management and Risk, Innovation & Sustainability Chair (RISC) in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta, to The Safety Guru for a fascinating and in-depth discussion on safety through design. Backed by solid research and related industry examples, Dr. Lianne explores a proactive approach to safety by sharing the inverted triangle framework, which applies the hierarchy of controls principle to identify the most and least effective safety measures and create multiple layers of prevention through design. From the normalization of ignoring alarms to the gap between training and true competency, this conversation highlights the critical shifts organizations can make to move from reactive to proactive safety. Throughout the discussion, Dr. Lianne also discusses the importance of thoughtful facility design, how emerging technologies are transforming the way we manage risk, and shares practical steps organizations can take to prioritize improvements that mitigate the greatest risks. Tune in for valuable insights and practical strategies on safety through design, proactive hazard elimination, and embedding safety into organizational system design and operations. Don't miss this episode! About the Guest: Dr. Lianne Lefsrud, PEng, (CEO) is the Risk, Innovation & Sustainability Chair (RISC) at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Alberta, where she leads interdisciplinary research and teaching in risk management. She has analyzed decades of incident data in diverse, high-hazard industries like hydrogen, mining, construction, railroading, and bioengineering. With a PhD in Strategic Management and Organization, and over 25 years of experience in operations, regulatory affairs, and strategy advising to governments and senior leaders, she brings a unique systems-level approach to risk management. For more information: https://insightrisksystems.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

London BTC Company Ltd (LSE:BTC, OTCQB:VINZF) CEO Hewie Rattray joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion to discuss how the company is building a Nevada gold portfolio to complement its core Bitcoin treasury and mining business. Rattray outlined the rationale behind staking the Huntington-Whitman and Amonett-Frank projects, highlighting their historical production, limited modern exploration and low-cost entry. He stressed that London BTC remains "Bitcoin first", with the aim of monetising successful gold assets and recycling capital into Bitcoin, while hinting at further project activity and newsflow over the summer. For more interviews and market insights, visit the Proactive YouTube channel. Don't forget to like this video, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you never miss future content. #LondonBTCCompany #Bitcoin #BitcoinMining #BitcoinTreasury #NevadaGold #GoldMining #GoldExploration #GoldProjects #MiningStocks #JuniorMining #DigitalAssets #PreciousMetals #HewieRattray #ResourceInvesting #ProactiveInvestors

VettaFi Head of Energy Research Stacey Morris joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the outlook for North America's midstream energy sector, highlighting strong long-term growth drivers including LNG exports, rising electricity demand, and the rapid expansion of AI-driven data centres. Morris described midstream companies as the “shipping and handling function of the energy value chain,” operating critical infrastructure such as pipelines, storage terminals, export facilities, and natural gas processing plants. Unlike many energy producers, midstream operators typically generate stable, fee-based cash flows through long-term contracts that often include inflation-linked pricing, providing greater earnings visibility and less direct exposure to commodity price volatility. The discussion also explored the impact of global geopolitical developments, with Morris noting that both the United States and Canada are increasingly viewed as reliable energy suppliers. She highlighted continued growth in liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, supported by expanding export capacity and a robust pipeline of future projects designed to meet rising global demand for natural gas. Artificial intelligence emerged as another major growth catalyst. Morris explained that hyperscale data centre operators are increasingly turning to natural gas-fired power generation due to its reliability and ability to meet the significant energy demands associated with AI infrastructure. As a result, many data centre developers are working directly with midstream companies to secure fuel supply, transportation, and infrastructure connections. Looking ahead, Morris pointed to several key drivers supporting continued sector growth, including increasing electricity consumption, coal-to-gas switching, industrial electrification, LNG export expansion, and improving expectations for North American oil production. These trends are contributing to strong project backlogs and capital investment opportunities across the midstream industry. “This space is more about playing the volumes than the actual commodity price,” Morris said, emphasizing that long-term demand growth for natural gas and energy infrastructure remains the primary investment thesis for many midstream companies. With stable business models, growing infrastructure demand, and multiple long-term growth catalysts, Morris believes the North American midstream sector remains well-positioned to benefit from evolving energy markets and increasing demand for reliable energy transportation and processing services. #proactiveinvestors #MidstreamEnergy #EnergyETF #NaturalGas #LNG #EnergyInfrastructure #EnergyMarkets #DataCenters #ArtificialIntelligence #Pipelines #EnergyInvesting #NorthAmericaEnergy

Flow Metals Corp CEO Scott Sheldon joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company's flagship Sixty Mile Gold Project in Yukon and ongoing exploration efforts at its New Brenda copper project in British Columbia. Sheldon highlighted Sixty Mile as a compelling exploration opportunity located within one of Yukon's historic placer gold districts. While the region has produced significant placer gold over many years, the primary bedrock source of that mineralization remains largely undiscovered. According to Sheldon, the project benefits from a combination of “legacy, scale and momentum.” Over several years, Flow Metals has consolidated approximately 140 square kilometres of prospective ground and applied modern geological interpretation techniques to extensive historical exploration data. This work has helped identify multiple drill targets across a large gold-bearing trend. The company has also expanded its land position through acquisitions and strategic staking, increasing its control over a major thrust fault corridor to approximately 20 kilometres of strike length. Management believes this structure served as a key pathway for mineralizing fluids and could play an important role in localizing gold deposits. Importantly, Flow Metals has secured a Class 3 exploration permit that allows for significant drilling activity over the coming years. While the company has not yet secured financing for a drill program, Sheldon noted that the project is drill-ready and positioned for future advancement. The discussion also covered the New Brenda copper project in British Columbia, where Flow Metals is evaluating a potential blind copper porphyry system using geophysical surveys while continuing permitting activities. The company believes the project hosts characteristics consistent with large-scale porphyry mineralization and remains a key component of its exploration portfolio. With advanced permitting, expanded land holdings, and multiple exploration targets identified, Flow Metals believes both Sixty Mile and New Brenda offer significant discovery potential as it advances its exploration strategy. #proactiveinvestors #flowmetalscorp #cse #fwm #newbrenda #SixtyMileGold #GoldExploration #CopperExploration #YukonMining #BritishColumbiaMining #MiningNews #GoldDiscovery #PorphyryCopper #ResourceExploration

Empire Metals Ltd (AIM:EEE, OTCQX:EPMLF) Shaun Bunn joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion to discuss the newly developed process flowsheet for Empire Metals' Pitfield titanium project and how it could reshape the economics of titanium production. Built around conventional technologies, the flowsheet takes advantage of Pitfield's unique high-grade, weathered ore and the absence of ilmenite, enabling lower acid consumption, reduced operating temperatures, lower energy use and cheaper residue management than traditional sulfate processing routes. Bunn also highlighted the benefits of a fully integrated mine-to-refinery operation, plans for continuous pilot testing in the third quarter, and the potential to generate additional value from a high-purity alumina by-product. Watch the full interview to learn more about Empire Metals' development plans for Pitfield and the potential advantages of its integrated titanium processing strategy. For more interviews and market insights, visit Proactive's YouTube channel. Don't forget to like this video, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you never miss future content. #EmpireMetals #Pitfield #Titanium #TitaniumProject #MiningStocks #ASX #CriticalMinerals #MineralProcessing #TitaniumDioxide #ResourceDevelopment #MiningIndustry #Alumina #MetalsAndMining #Investing #ProactiveInvestors

התוקפים מבינים שטכנולוגיה אפשר לעדכן ולחסום, אך רגשות ותגובות אנושיות נשארים קבועים, והם מנצלים את האמון, הפחד והסקרנות שלנו כדי לגרום לנו לפתוח להם את הדלת מרצוננו. כיום להסתמך על המשתמש בלבד שיזהה פישינג או דייפ-פייק כבר לא עובד, התחכום והתגובה המיידית של מתקפות משולבות AI מצליחות להטעות גם אנשי מקצוע הטובים ביותר לא כול שכן משתמשים רגילים. הפתרון טמון במערכות הגנה אקטיביות מבוססות AI שיכולות לנתח בזמן אמת תגובות, נקודות לחץ, ניתוח עומק של לינקים ולהתעדכן בכול רגע מתקיפות דומות שמתרחשות ברשת. נחשון פינקו מארח את אורי סגל יזם סדרתי ומנכ"ל חברת הסייבר הישראלית Cyvore (סייבור) בשיחה על אבטחת סביבת עבודה (Workspace Security) הגנה פרואקטיבית מפני מגפת הפישינג (דיוג), גניבת זהויות והונאות דיגיטליות Hackers recognize that while technology can be updated and protected, human emotions and behaviors remain predictable. They capitalize on trust, fear, and curiosity, often manipulating individuals into granting them access unintentionally Today, relying solely on users to identify phishing or deepfake attempts is no longer effective. The sophistication and speed of AI-driven attacks can deceive even seasoned professionals, making it increasingly difficult for average users to distinguish threats The answer lies in proactive, AI-powered defense systems that analyze behavioral patterns, stress indicators, and suspicious links in real time. These systems continuously update themselves by learning from emerging threats across the digital landscape Nachshon Pincu hosts Uri Segal, serial entrepreneur and CEO of Israeli cybersecurity firm Cyvore, for an in-depth discussion on Workspace Security and proactive strategies to combat phishing, identity theft, and digital fraud.

Lumos Diagnostics CEO Doug Ward joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company's recent achievement of CLIA waiver status and the growing adoption of its FebriDx® rapid diagnostic test across the United States. Ward said FebriDx® is now being used at more than 100 healthcare locations across 18 states, including urgent care clinics, primary care practices, concierge medicine providers, and collegiate health centers. The rapid point-of-care test uses a simple fingerstick blood sample to help clinicians differentiate between bacterial infections and non-bacterial causes of illness, supporting faster treatment decisions and reducing unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions. The rollout follows the company's receipt of CLIA waiver status, which significantly expands access to the test by allowing its use in a wider range of healthcare settings. As respiratory infections remain highly seasonal, Lumos is currently focused on onboarding new customers, integrating FebriDx® into clinical workflows, and preparing healthcare providers ahead of the upcoming respiratory season. Ward noted that establishing reimbursement pathways remains a key priority. The company reported that more than 90% of submitted reimbursement claims have been paid to date, with average payments exceeding the Medicare benchmark of US$41.38 per test. Lumos is using the traditionally slower spring and summer testing period to build market awareness, support pilot programs, expand customer adoption, and further demonstrate the clinical and economic value of FebriDx® in real-world healthcare environments. Management believes the growing adoption of FebriDx® highlights increasing demand for rapid, actionable diagnostic tools that can improve patient care, support antibiotic stewardship efforts, and enhance operational efficiency at the point of care. #proactiveinvestors #lumosdiagnosticsholdings #asx #ldx #otc #ldxhf #FebriDx #PointOfCare #HealthcareInnovation #Diagnostics #PointOfCareTesting #MedicalTechnology #AntibioticStewardship #Healthcare #RapidTesting #MedTech

Thistle Resources Inc. CEO Patrick Cruikshank joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss new drill results from the company's Middle River Gold Project in New Brunswick's Bathurst Mining Camp.The company reported certified assay results from drill hole 21TRC-AU007, which returned 1.65 g/t gold over 20.71 metres, including a higher-grade interval of 3.36 g/t gold over 7.82 metres. The hole was drilled in the northeastern extension of the mineralized fold trend and reached a depth of 74 metres. Cruikshank said drilling completed to date has identified a continuous mineralized zone extending from surface to approximately 130 metres depth. Results from two drill programs have consistently returned broad, high-grade gold intersections, supporting both the grade and continuity of the deposit. The company also noted that geophysical work conducted by EarthEx Geoscience Solutions and Abitibi Geophysics has identified more than 50 high-priority drill target centres along the seven-kilometre mineralized trend, representing hundreds of potential drill locations. Required permits are already in place for future exploration. Thistle's long-term objective is to define more than 2 million ounces of gold across the Middle River trend. The planned 2026 drilling campaign will focus on expanding the known mineralized footprint while testing deeper high-chargeability targets identified through geophysical surveys. Management believes the combination of encouraging drill results, extensive exploration targets, and a large-scale mineralized system provides significant potential for future resource growth at Middle River. Beyond Middle River, Thistle is preparing to advance exploration at its Brunswick Antimony project, where upcoming drone surveys and trenching programs are planned to evaluate high-grade antimony mineralisation alongside gold and silver potential. #proactiveinvestors #thistleressources #tsxv #trcg #MiningIssuer #PublicMarkets #GoldExploration #MiddleRiver #GoldMining #MiningNews #NewBrunswickMining #ResourceExpansion #ExplorationDrilling #GoldStocks #MiningInvestment

Explore how a global supply chain company turned its data platform into a customer-facing product designed to operate at the speed of disruption. Boris Rabkin, Chief Information Officer at Ligentia, shares how the company executed that shift through a deliberate phased approach and a partnership with ThoughtSpot. He breaks down how to build a data foundation that scales, what it takes to embed analytics where decisions happen, and how to structure AI ownership and governance across a global regulatory environment. Key Moments: From Reactive to Proactive with Agentic AI (04:46): Supply chain disruption response has changed from slow email chains and fragmented data to agentic systems that flag issues and test decisions in real time. Boris illustrates how Ligentia navigated that shift firsthand. Embedding Analytics Into the Customer Platform (09:00): Boris explains why bolting analytics onto a separate tool creates friction and why embedding intelligence directly into the existing customer platform is the better call. How to Phase a Data Transformation That Sticks (12:12): Boris outlines three phases: stabilize the foundation, standardize definitions, then build a usable experience. Skipping the plumbing is where most transformations fail. Where AI Ownership Really Belongs in the Enterprise (14:03): Understand why AI ownership should sit where value is created. Learn how centralized governance ensures data accuracy and security across the organization. What the Asyad Acquisition Unlocks for Ligentia (22:49): Boris shares how the new investment opens doors to scale the platform globally, automate logistics workflows, and monetize data beyond services. Key Quotes: “ We wanted to control the brand experience, the same login for our customers. Removing the friction and having the experience of being in one trusted platform for making those decisions… This is where [ThoughtSpot] came in.”  - Boris Rabkin “I think AI should be owned where value is created. It shouldn't be a centralized  function inside a lab. If it's not close to the product and the people that are using it, AI won't create the value.” - Boris Rabkin “Speed is one thing, but confidence in the data is something that really drives decisions.” - Boris Rabkin Mentions The EU AI Act's ‘Wait and See' Window Is Closing Asyad Group and Ligentia Join Forces to Accelerate Global Growth and Enhance Technology-Driven Supply Chain Solutions ThoughtSpot Supply Chain Solutions & Case Studies The Acquired Podcast: Formula 1 | From Bankrupt Teams to a Global Sports Empire  The Acquired Podcast: Costco | How a Wholesale Club Built a Customer Fanaticism  Guest Bio Boris Rabkin is the Chief Information Officer at Ligentia. As a Chief Information Officer and Board Member, he brings a distinctive blend of strategic vision and execution capabilities to drive business growth and operational excellence through digital transformation. With extensive experience leading global teams and technology initiatives, Boris is driven by a passion for leveraging data, AI, and automation to build scalable, secure, and resilient enterprises that deliver lasting value. Hear more from Cindi Howson here. Sponsored by ThoughtSpot.

Cameron is joined by Natalie Peckman, an elite aesthetic ecruiter, and they discuss the challenges of provider recruitment in the aesthetics industry. They explore the importance of social media in finding top-tier talent, the unique recruitment process that involves relationship building, and the significance of effective onboarding and retention strategies. They also delve into compensation models and the need for practice owners to proactively manage their recruitment efforts to ensure growth and success. Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of Medical Millionaire!Takeaways:Recruiting top-tier talent is a massive challenge for practices.Many practices misidentify their issues as marketing problems rather than hiring problems.Social media can be a powerful tool for recruitment when used effectively.Building relationships is crucial in the recruitment process.A unique recruitment process involves headhunting rather than traditional methods.The interview process should focus on cultural fit and candidate evaluation.Compensation models should be attractive and incentivize performance.Onboarding and retention strategies are essential for long-term success.Practice owners often wait too long to hire, leading to desperate decisions.Proactive recruitment is necessary for sustainable growth.Medical Millionaire: The Blueprint for Scaling a World-Class Medical Aesthetics PracticeWelcome to Medical Millionaire, the go-to podcast for forward-thinking Medspa owners, Medical Aesthetics leaders, Plastic Surgery & Dermatology practices, Concierge Wellness clinics, and Elective Healthcare entrepreneurs who are ready to scale with intention and operate like a true, high-performing business.If you're building, growing, optimizing, or preparing to exit your aesthetics or wellness practice, this show is your competitive advantage.Hosted by Cameron Hemphill Your Guide to Sustainable, Scalable Growth Your host, Cameron Hemphill, is one of the most trusted growth strategists in Medical Aesthetics and Elective Wellness.With over 10 years in the industry, Cameron has helped scale 1,000+ practices and more than 2,300 providers, working alongside the most recognized KOLs, national brands, EMRs, tech companies, and private equity groups, shaping the future of aesthetics. From marketing to operations, from finance to leadership, Cameron brings a real-world, data-driven perspective on what it takes to turn a practice into a powerful business engine.What This Podcast Is All About: Each episode takes you behind the scenes of the fastest-growing practices in the country, revealing the systems, strategies, and mindset required to win in today's Medical Aesthetics landscape.Expect tactical insights, step-by-step frameworks, and conversations with:Industry thought leadersTop injectors & medical directorsEMR & tech innovatorsOperations expertsMarketing strategistsPrivate equity & M&A advisorsWellness and longevity pioneersThis is where aesthetics, business, technology, and wellness converge. What You'll Learn on Medical Millionaire Every week, you'll access expert guidance to help you scale profitably and predictably, including:Marketing & Brand PositioningCRM + Lead Management SystemsPatient Acquisition & ConversionEMR Optimization & Tech Stack ArchitectureSales Psychology & Consultation MasteryFinance, KPIs, and Practice EconomicsOperational Workflows & AutomationIndustry Trends Backed by Real Benchmark DataPatient Retention & Lifetime Value ExpansionMindset, Leadership & Team DevelopmentWhether you're opening your first location or running a multi-million-dollar enterprise, you'll gain the clarity and direction to grow with confidence. A Show Designed for Every Stage of Practice Growth Medical Millionaire breaks down the journey into four essential stages, showing you exactly how to move from one to the next:Startup – Build the foundation and attract your first wave of patientsGrowth – Scale revenue, expand services, and strengthen operationsOptimize – Increase efficiency, margins, and customer experienceExit – Prepare your practice for maximum valuation and acquisitionIf You're Ready to Grow, This Is Where You Start. Tune in weekly for actionable insights, expert interviews, and the exact playbooks high-performing practices use to dominate their markets. This is the podcast for Medspa owners who want more than a job; they want a scalable, profitable, industry-leading business. Welcome to Medical Millionaire.Let's build your practice into the empire it deserves to be.

Miivo Holdings CEO Alex Damouni joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the successful completion of the company's previously announced acquisition of Tandem Partners, a Dubai-based advisory and operational management firm that has played a significant role in Miivo's development since its inception. Under the terms of the transaction, Miivo acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Tandem from its shareholders, formally bringing the business and its leadership team fully into the company. Damouni described the acquisition as a natural progression of a relationship that has been deeply integrated into Miivo's operations from the very beginning. According to Damouni, Tandem has been a key strategic partner throughout Miivo's growth journey, providing critical executive leadership and operational support through a longstanding contractual arrangement. Under that relationship, Tandem supplied CEO and CFO services to the company while also contributing significantly to the development of Miivo's flagship AI CFO platform. The acquisition effectively formalizes an existing partnership that has already demonstrated its value through the creation and expansion of Miivo's AI-driven financial management solutions. Management believes the move will create greater alignment between strategic planning, product development, and execution as the company enters its next phase of growth. Damouni noted that consolidating Tandem's capabilities within Miivo will strengthen the company's internal resources and leadership structure while reducing reliance on external service arrangements. By integrating the team directly into the organization, Miivo expects to improve operational efficiency, streamline decision-making processes, and accelerate execution across key business initiatives. The transaction also supports Miivo's broader strategy of scaling its AI-powered products and services in a rapidly evolving financial technology market. The company believes the combination of Tandem's advisory expertise and Miivo's artificial intelligence platform will enhance its ability to deliver innovative solutions designed to help businesses improve financial management, forecasting, reporting, and strategic decision-making. Damouni emphasized that the acquisition represents more than just a corporate transaction—it reflects the evolution of a long-standing partnership that has already helped shape Miivo's business. With Tandem now fully integrated, the company believes it is better positioned to accelerate product development, enhance execution capabilities, and continue building value through its AI-powered financial technology platform. #proactiveinvestors #miivoholdings #tsxv #mivo #AIForBusiness #Business #ArtificialIntelligence #Fintech #AICFO #BusinessTechnology #DigitalTransformation #FinancialTechnology #CorporateGrowth #AIInnovation #BusinessStrategy

Caledonia Mining Corporation PLC (AIM:CMCL, NYSE-A:CMCL, VFEX:CMCL) CEO Mark Learmonth joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion to discuss encouraging drill results from Caledonia Mining's Motapa gold project and its potential fit alongside the nearby Bilboes development. Learmonth highlighted standout intercepts with some grades of up to almost 14g/t gold and some widths of up to 19 metres, supporting confidence ahead of a maiden resource estimate due in the third quarter. He also outlined the opportunity to leverage future Bilboes infrastructure, creating operational synergies that could enhance Motapa's development potential, while updating investors on upcoming production, financing and operational milestones. The cautionary note concerning forward-looking information in the announcement applies to the content of this video. Please see the announcement here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.com/rns/details/1886228 For more videos from Proactive, visit the channel, give this video a like, subscribe, and enable notifications so you never miss future updates. #CaledoniaMining #MarkLearmonth #GoldMining #GoldStocks #MiningNews #Motapa #Bilboes #ZimbabweMining #GoldExploration #MineralResource #MiningInvestment #ResourceStocks #PreciousMetals #JuniorMining #ProactiveInvestors

What steps should I take to best prepare for my 2026 tax returns? ============= Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Guest: Aaron Zimmerman, Brick House CPAs Link: SUCI Episode 52 Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Link: Build Your Team | Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast Properties for Sale on the North Side?  We want to buy them. Email: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Have a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you back 30-40 hours of your time. Learn more: GCRealtyInc.com/tenant-placement Has Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow. Learn more: GCRealtyinc.com ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2026.

Elisa Gillespie returns to the Best of LKN for the first time since November 2022 — and a lot has changed. After years operating as Gillespie Physical Therapy and then Movement Matters, Elisa launched Proactive Motion Physical Therapy in July 2025. With 17 years as a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist and 11 years of dry needling experience, she's built a practice focused on catching aches, pains, and injuries before they become chronic. She's also grown the team, welcoming Dr. Lauren Craig to lead a new pelvic floor and women's health service line.In this conversation, Elisa shares what Proactive treats beyond the usual post-surgical cases — including neck pain, tension headaches and migraines, jaw pain, and a recent wave of pickleball-related tennis elbow. She talks about her community involvement with Fit for Mom Lake Norman, her plans to expand pelvic floor therapy through 2026, and why reaching out to a trusted PT early can save you weeks of pain. Proactive Motion is located just off North Cross Drive near Birkdale Village.Proactive Motion Physical Therapy15905 Brookway Dr #4206Huntersville, NC 28078(704) 794-8012proactivemotionpt.comThe Best of LKNhttps://thebestoflkn.com/Hosted by:Jeff Hammhttps://lknreal.com/Support the show

Prevent This To Supersize Your Business! Challenge Day 158! Proactive Approach... Supersize Your Business (free) Skool link: https://www.skool.com/supersize-your-business-1654/about Pop in here every day for a dose of different business building perspective! https://facebook.com/supersizebusiness Supersize Your Business (free) Skool link: https://www.skool.com/supersize-your-business-1654/about#supersizeyourbusiness #supersizechallenge #supersizeyourbusinessannualchallenge #supersizeyourbusinesschallenge #physicalhealth #physicalwellbeing #whatyouconsume #energy #body #sleep #strength #proactiveapproach #prevention #costofcure #costofprevention #preventativemeasures

Prevent This To Supersize You! Challenge Day 158! Proactive Approach... Join us every day in 2026 for a quick challenge that is all about you Improving and creating the life you want! https://www.facebook.com/ThrivingSharon Ask your questions and share your wisdom! #supersize #doonethingeverydaytosupersizeyou #lessonslearned #missedopportunities #decisionmaking #beabetteryou #personalgrowth #developskills #uncoverwhatis #exercise #physicalhealth #physicalwellbeing #physical #sleep #strength #prevention #costocure #disease Prevent This To Supersize Your Business! Challenge Day 158! Proactive Approach... Join us every day in 2026 for a quick challenge that is all about you Improving and creating the life you want! Today, we're talking about the critical importance of taking proactive preventative care steps for disease prevention, which is a major health priority. This approach to health and wellness is essential for personal growth and overall wellbeing. Ask your questions and share your wisdom!

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In this special episode, I'm joined by Dr. Alexandra Sowa and Rachel Goldman, Ph.D. for a powerful midlife health masterclass on the topics every woman deserves to understand. From perimenopause and menopause to hormones, symptoms, treatment options, metabolism, mindset, and the future of women's healthcare, this conversation brings together leading voices in the field to help educate, empower, and support women through midlife and beyond.Whether you are navigating symptoms yourself, supporting someone you love, or simply want to better understand what happens during this stage of life, this episode is packed with expert insight, practical guidance, and the kind of information too many women are still missing.Rachel Goldman's Book: https://whenlifehappensbook.com/Dr. Alexandra Sowa's Book: https://getsowell.com/products/the-ozempic-revolution

Do you feel micromanaged right now? Your boss breathing down your neck? Asking for more details, more plans, more updates? You're probably thinking it's a boss problem. But Sam's going to tell you something that might sting: it's not your boss. It's you.And before you tune out, hear him out—because this applies at every level. Whether you're a salesperson with no team, a manager with a team, or an owner with leadership above you, the root cause is the same.Sam's lived by one principle for twenty-five years: Leader of one, leader of many. If you can't lead one, you can't lead any. And if you're feeling micromanaged, the person you're failing to lead is yourself.In this episode, Sam breaks down the three hundred sixty degree Extreme Ownership Framework and shows you exactly why you're being micromanaged and how to fix it.Key Teaching Points:The problem isn't your boss. It's extreme ownership and upstream communication. Two main categories: salesperson or technician with no team below, or manager with team below and leadership above. The three hundred sixty degree framework: lead up to your boss, lead across to your peers, lead down to your team. Layer one: the salesperson or technician. You're not taking ownership of your role. You're not communicating proactively. Layer two: the manager. You haven't taken extreme ownership of alignment with leadership above. You don't have a clear understanding of what success looks like to them. Layer three: all levels. The framework works everywhere.The One Three One Framework:Never take a problem to your manager without three ideas to solve it. Problem plus three solutions, then suggest the one you think is right. This develops trust.Real Example:Christian Stevens got a sixteen thousand dollar sale on his first appointment after training. He was four thousand dollars higher than the previous quote because he asked more questions and gained trust.The Fix:Take extreme ownership. Show them you've got it. Communicate proactively. Don't wait for them to ask. Send a text immediately after an appointment. Here's what happened. Here's the outcome. Tell them the story.Proactive communication stops micromanagement. Once they see you're on top of it, they have no reason to micromanage you anymore.Work with Sam:Website: https://www.closeitnow.netCoaching and training: https://www.closeitnow.net/coachingFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/closeitnowEmail: sam@closeitnow.netHVAC Sales Jumpstart 2026:Live training every Monday night, seven PM Central, starting July first. Forty-five minutes to an hour of content plus question and answer. Recorded for life. Success happens at the speed of implementation. One concept per week that you can execute immediately. Go to hvacjumpstart.comSummer Sales Surge Series 2026:Four series live virtual training June through September. Fourteen ninety-seven dollars full bundle. salesurgebundle.comThree Ways to Work with Sam:One: On-site training. Half-day classroom plus half-day ride-alongs with your team.Two: Virtual training. Same frameworks, delivered remotely for teams or individuals.Three: The Build. Company scaling partnership with Doug C. Brown. You built the revenue. We help you build the business.Key Principle:Leader of one, leader of many. If you can't lead one, you can't lead any. If you're being micromanaged, the person you're failing to lead is yourself.Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Google to help more contractors and salespeople find this show.Google Review Link: https://g.page/r/CbfnnDqTCwQdEAE/review

What if reactive homemaking is not a failure of organization, but part of faithful homemaking itself?In this episode, Sarah Middlestead from Convivial Circle shares how Baby Step Bingo helped her realize she had been telling herself false stories about housekeeping, productivity, and what it means to stay on top of things. We talk about proactive homemaking, responsive homemaking, tiny tasks that actually matter, and why noticing and responding might be a more realistic standard for home management than trying to maintain perfect systems.In this episode:Reactive homemaking is not automatically chaotic or irresponsible. Sometimes faithful homemaking simply means noticing what needs attention and responding without turning it into guilt, overwhelm, or another complicated system.You'll learn:   Why proactive homemaking alone creates stress and rigidity   How Baby Step Bingo builds momentum with tiny wins   Why homemakers often turn small tasks into emotional burdens   How “smile and start” changes the atmosphere of your home   Why responsiveness is a legitimate homemaking skillBest next step:Join the free Smile & Start Challenge: [LINK]If you've ever felt overwhelmed by your house, frustrated by systems that never stick, or discouraged because you can't “stay on top of everything,” this conversation will help you rethink consistency and progress in homemaking.We discuss:proactive vs reactive homemakingChristian homemaking mindsethomemaking routinesovercoming overwhelmperfectionism in homemakingbaby steps for homemakersweekly review habitsrealistic home managementhomemaking systemscheerful productivitynoticing and respondingtransformation 10ssmile and startRelated resources:Mom's Weekly Review: [LINK]Daily Card Challenge: [LINK]Convivial Circle: [LINK]Related playlist: [LINK]

Reflections from host Sarah Olivieri ... The Underfunding You Accept Is a Design Choice, Not a Destiny There is a belief running quietly through most of the nonprofit sector. It says that being underfunded is just part of the deal. That if you chose this work, you also chose to do it with too little money, too few people, and salaries that would never fly in the for-profit world. That belief feels like realism. It is actually a design choice. When the rules that govern your funding are unclear, unfair, or built by people who have never done your work, the organizations living inside those rules compensate. They compensate with effort. They compensate with unpaid hours. They compensate by paying staff so little that the staff themselves would qualify for the services the organization provides. Nonprofit financial sustainability does not fail because leaders aren't trying hard enough. It fails because the systems shaping the money were built badly, and most leaders treat those systems as fixed. They are not fixed. They were designed. And anything that was designed can be redesigned. The Conversation That Sharpened This I've been thinking a lot about this lately. I recently had a conversation about exactly this with Charity Fain, and it sharpened how I think about what actually creates staying power in nonprofits. Not because the ideas were new, but because they explained why certain approaches hold up over time while others quietly collapse. Underfunding Is Downstream of Rules Someone Else Wrote Here is the part most leaders miss. The reporting requirements, the admin caps, the grant structures that make no sense on the ground, none of those are facts of nature. They are decisions. Someone sat in a room and decided that 10% of a grant could go to admin, and then defined admin so broadly that it swallowed the actual cost of the work. That decision becomes your reality. You receive the grant, you read the rules, and you think, whoever designed this has no clue what it takes to do this work. You're right. They usually don't. The mistake is stopping at frustration. The structural move is recognizing that the people writing those rules are reachable. They are sitting in committees, rulemaking processes, and advisory groups, and most of those rooms are starving for the exact knowledge your organization holds. They need what you know, even when they don't know it yet. When you treat funding rules as weather, you adapt to them. When you treat them as decisions, you start influencing them. Get In The Room Before The Rule Is Written The leaders who change their funding landscape do one thing differently. They stop waiting for the grant to show up and start shaping the grant before it exists. That means putting yourself and your staff on every committee you can find. It means sitting in rooms where you are not the technical expert, saying plainly, I don't know this part yet, and I will learn it, and you don't know what low-income households actually need, so we are going to teach each other. It means being willing to be a beginner in someone else's domain in order to be the expert in your own. This is slower than writing another grant application. It is also the only thing that changes what the applications ask for in the first place. Influence happens before the rule is written, not after the grant is awarded, and the payoff is structural. You change what future funding looks like, not just what you receive this cycle. Charity put it more bluntly than I would have. As she described getting her staff onto policy committees, she said: "I just really wanted us to be sitting in those groups that were making decisions so that people had to listen to us." What I appreciate about this framing is that it explains the mechanism. Visibility inside decision-making rooms is not networking. It is infrastructure. When your organization is consistently present where the rules get made, your reality becomes part of the design input, and the rules start to fit the work instead of fighting it. Your Staff Are Part Of The Community You Serve There is a second belief that quietly drains nonprofits, and it is even more damaging than the first. It says that because you are a nonprofit, you shouldn't make money, and neither should the people who work for you. The truth is, you cannot uplift a community while keeping the people who serve it in poverty. Your staff are not separate from your mission. They are inside it. When a leader decides to pay well, the usual fear is that expenses are now permanently higher with nothing to show for it. That fear is loud, and it is wrong. Paying people properly reduces turnover. It attracts more qualified people. It keeps the talented person who would otherwise do the math and leave for a sector that pays. Over time, it pays for itself, and then some. This is not a soft, feel-good position. It is an operational one. A well-paid, stable team is a more resilient organization. Resilience is what you draw on when the hard times come, and they come for everyone eventually. Nonprofits Are Businesses, And Harder Ones SSomewhere along the way, the sector absorbed the idea that nonprofits are not real businesses. That if you worry about making payroll, you're doing something wrong. That you should never have to manage cash flow month to month. Anyone who has run a nonprofit knows this is fantasy. You do worry about payroll. You do manage cash flow. And you do it inside a model that is more complex than the for-profit version, not simpler. I've written before about the things nonprofits can learn from for-profits, and the core point is this. A nonprofit is two businesses in one, a fundraising business and an impact business, each with its own audience and its own demands. That complexity creates a specific danger. In a for-profit, if you deliver something nobody wants, the bank account drops fast and the signal is unmistakable. In a nonprofit, the signals are weak. You can run excellent programs and still struggle to raise money. You can raise plenty of money and still fail to make an impact. The feedback that tells a business something is wrong arrives late and muddy. The problems have to be hunted proactively, because they will not announce themselves. So you have to go looking. You cannot wait for the system to tell you something is broken, because by the time it does, the damage is already done. Proactive leaders build the habit of checking their own plumbing before anything floods. Build The Team That Outlasts The Crisis When I ask seasoned executive directors what makes everything else easier, the answers vary. But underneath the good ones is almost always the same move. They stopped trying to be the expert in everything. You cannot do it all yourself. You were never supposed to. The job is to build a team good enough that you can trust the finance person to know more than you about finance, and the program staff to know more than you about the program. That is the point of hiring them. New leaders often get caught believing they have to know everything and do everything. That belief is a fast track to burnout, and burnout at the top harms the entire organization, not just the person carrying it. I've talked about this at length in why one person should never carry it all. A real team is what gives an organization resilience. When the hard season arrives, and it always does, the organizations that hold are the ones where the load was already shared. What Becomes Possible When you see underfunding as a design problem instead of a fixed condition, something shifts. The frustration stops being a dead end and becomes a starting point. You stop adapting to bad rules and start influencing the rooms where they are made. Paying your people well stops feeling like a risk and starts looking like the obvious operational choice. The weight of carrying everything alone lifts, because the team is built to carry it together. None of this makes the work easy. It makes the work hold. The Work That Holds This isn't about doing less work. It's about doing work that holds up. Nonprofits can have enough money. They can pay people well. They can stop accepting rules that were never built for them. Not by suffering more quietly, but by getting into the rooms, building the team, and designing the systems that make it possible. About the Guest Charity Fain has over 25 years of experience building stronger, more resilient communities in the US and around the world. As the Executive Director, she is responsible for overall leadership and management, ensuring financial stability and growth, setting policy positions, and advancing strategic direction with the Board.   Prior to CEP, Charity worked as Executive Director at the City Club of Portland, keeping Oregonians informed about pressing public issues. Before moving to Portland, Charity also served as the Country Director for Internews Network in Kyrgyzstan, directing a program to build stronger journalists, radio stations and public interest television. Charity has a BA in International Relations from The American University in Washington, DC and also speaks Russian. Connect with Charity: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charity-fain-8003234/ Website: https://www.communityenergyproject.org/  Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? 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How Cheque Helps Service Businesses Get Paid Faster with Dynamic Discounting  Adrienne interviews Julia, founder of Cheque, who moved from Sweden to the US after leaving her role at a Stockholm accelerator to start an invoicing platform for service businesses. Drawing on interviews with about 100 service providers, Julia explains how Cheque uses dynamic discounting—letting businesses offer optional discounted net 5 or net 10 terms alongside standard net terms—so clients can pay early for a 1%–3% discount, helping vendors improve cash flow without relying on lines of credit or factoring. They discuss the realities of entrepreneurship, the pain points in existing bookkeeping and invoicing tools, and Cheque's longer-term vision for a “credit exchange without credit” that could route early-payment demand across the platform. Julia shares how to contact her and notes Cheque's free plan and QuickBooks integration. Contact Julia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliadelin/Cheque Website: https://www.chequepay.co/Contact Adrienne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennewilkerson/Beacon Media & Marketing Website: https://www.beaconmm.com/ Follow Beacon Media & Marketing Social Mediahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/beacon-media-marketing/posts/?feedView=allhttps://www.facebook.com/beaconmm/https://www.instagram.com/beaconmm/ 00:00 Welcome and Introductions00:18 Julia's Founder Story01:29 How Cheque Works02:37 Taking the Leap04:02 Entrepreneur Rollercoaster08:14 Big Vision for SMBs09:45 Cash Flow Alternative12:06 Dynamic Discounting Demo16:35 Proactive vs Collections19:51 Credit Exchange Vision21:32 Roadmap and Risk22:39 Free Plan and Contact23:58 Healthcare Use Case27:03 Closing Thanks

Today's conversation hits at the heart of what many lenders are feeling, but aren't saying out loud. The pressure on farmers right now is real and increasing, and it is showing up on lender balance sheets. The question is no longer if risk will surface, but when and how prepared are we to see it coming? Do you know how to lead through uncertainty without waiting for the warning signs to become problems? This episode of the Forward Thinking Podcast features FCCS SVP of Marketing and Communications Stephanie Barton and Cameron Burford, Managing Director of SaaS at Growers Edge. Their conversation focuses on the role that data, land intelligence, and proactive risk management can play in helping leaders move from reactive to resilient.    Episode Insights Include: Insights into the ag market The ag market is in a downturn nationwide. The farm credit commitment to support farmers in good times and bad holds true in today's cycle. Forecasts for 2026 are not promising. What, if anything, will get planted this year?   The lender risk of dropping farmland values The borrower's balance sheet is the farmland collateral coverage. Deteriorating land values decrease favorable ratios significantly. Factors that contribute to risk before stress is visible. Missing payments is not the first sign of risk. Catching early indicators gives lenders time to do something about it.   Understanding adverse assets  Definitions for key adverse asset terms. Recognizing the early indicators of a higher risk profile can position lenders to effectively partner with farmers. Workouts and adverse assets have a negative relationship with borrowers.   Lessons for Midwest lenders  High-profile bankruptcies in California can provide lessons for Midwest lenders. Input and commodity pricing, as well as geopolitical risks, are affecting balance sheets and land value. Leading lenders are watching land values and other leading indicators.   The cost of reactive mode Direct costs will show up on spreadsheets. By being proactive, high costs can be avoided. Subsequent time can be spent helping farmers grow their operations. Every dollar tied into cleanup is an hour spent not serving the farmer.   The role of land intelligence and collateral data in a portfolio's health Data can paint a living picture of a borrower's portfolio. Insights available today are vastly different from those of the past. Risk profiles are more robust today because of better data. Lenders need to focus on "seeing, saying, and serving" their borrowers.   Proactive risk management culture A proactive risk management culture can be a company's greatest growth engine. A team that is all growing in the same direction should be the goal. Winning looks like acknowledging that you can position yourself for success now.   This podcast is powered by FCCS.   Resources   Connect with Cameron Burford – Cameron Burford   Get in touch – info@fccsconsulting.com   "These factors can contribute to risk before stress is even visible." — Cameron Burford   "If you can catch these early indicators, you can do something about it." — Cameron Burford   "Every dollar tied into cleanup is an hour spent not serving the farmer." — Cameron Burford   "Lenders need to focus on 'seeing, saying, and serving' their borrowers." — Cameron Burford

We often celebrate resilience — the ability to endure hardship and survive difficult situations. But lately, I've been wondering if adaptability might actually be the more important skill. In a recent conversation with my therapist, Charles McCaughan (http://charlesmccaughan.com), we explored adaptability versus resilience and why I increasingly view adaptability as “better” because it's a proactive mindset.I discuss: The difference between resilience and adaptability Why resilience is often reactive How adaptability creates more freedom and flexibility The entertainment industry as a “shaking tree” Lessons from the LA fires and climate realities Why modern life increasingly requires adaptability Travel, culture, and expanding perspective Why flexibility may matter more than stability The importance of anticipating change rather than merely surviving itI also explore how this applies not just to creative careers like filmmaking, music, and storytelling, but to life itself — especially in an era of technological shifts, climate uncertainty, and rapidly changing industries.For me, adaptability isn't about fear. It's about openness. It's about creating a life flexible enough to evolve alongside the world. And perhaps most importantly: resilience helps you survive change while adaptability helps you grow through it.

For decades, retirement planning revolves around one primary goal of saving enough money. But as retirement approaches, a different question becomes increasingly important: how much of that money will you actually get to keep? Many retirees discover too late that taxes can significantly impact their retirement income, Social Security benefits, Medicare premiums, and even the legacy they leave behind. In this episode, Scott explains why proactive tax planning deserves a seat at the retirement planning table. Here's what we cover in this episode:

On the Contacts Coaching podcast, host interviews Melissa Fortenberry, founder of Heat Sense, about proactively monitoring heat strain in athletes to prevent heat illness. Fortenberry, a former Texas athlete and tech professional, describes being sick during a 107-degree football game and researching why existing guidelines focus on symptoms, meaning athletes are already ill once dizziness or nausea appears. She explains limitations of heat index and wet bulb globe temperature for team decisions because athletes differ in hydration and acclimation, and argues core body temperature is the key metric, though gold-standard measurement is rectal thermometry. Heat Sense uses a Swiss wearable (bicep/chest) plus heart rate to estimate core temperature within about 1°C, flag rising heat strain trends via an app and team dashboard, and support cooling interventions. They discuss adoption models, rotating sensors to identify sensitive athletes, EAP planning, and “cool first, transport second” protocols.00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro00:32 Melissa's Origin Story02:05 107 Degrees Spark03:44 Why Heat Guidelines Fail06:05 Core Temp Monitoring Tech08:31 Accuracy and Thresholds12:00 Cooling Protocols in Practice13:03 Practice Risks and Acclimation16:17 App Dashboard and Pricing17:33 Adoption for Schools and Clubs20:27 Parent Checklist and EAP21:42 Cooling First Transport Second22:18 Regional Risk and Humidity23:57 Where to Learn More24:10 Wrap Up and Takeawayshttps://heatsense.com/

Police leaders have long embraced the idea that preventing crime is more effective than simply responding to it. Yet despite decades of emphasis on proactive policing, many officers find themselves spending most of their shifts answering calls, writing reports and moving from one incident to the next. Results from Police1's “What Cops Want in 2026” survey highlight the challenge, revealing widespread frustration with limited time for proactive work and the growing demands placed on patrol officers. In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, host Jim Dudley spoke with Las Cruces (New Mexico) Police Chief Jeremy Story about the barriers preventing officers from engaging in proactive policing and what agencies can do to overcome them. Story discussed the role of evidence-based policing, crime analysis, technology and leadership accountability in helping departments shift from a purely reactive model toward one focused on crime prevention and community impact. About our sponsor This episode of the Policing Matters podcast is sponsored by Oracle. Today's public safety professionals face new and evolving challenges every day. The expectations of the communities you serve have never been higher, and your duties have never been more complex. Oracle recognizes the importance of the work you do, and has set out to make a meaningful difference in how you deliver on your oath to service. Oracle's unified public safety hardware and software suite provides first responders with the advanced tools to boost efficiency and enhance real-time situational awareness, which can help improve issue resolution. To learn more, visit oracle.com.

Statistics show that summer time means...more screen time. That's right. When school's out, the devices, the online gaming, the screens are on. What can you do to have a better balance this summer when it comes to screens? AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr shares the latest research and helpful tips when it comes to your kids and your screens.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4vmhGrO Key Topics:Impact of screen time on children's health and visionBlue light and sleep cyclesPhysical and social effects of excessive screen useBenefits of controlled screen time and online relationshipsMicro habits for reducing screen timeTeaching life skills and independenceModeling healthy tech habits as parentsFamily screen fast and proactive planningSound Bites"Kids spend 7.5 hours a day on screens""Tech neck is a real physical toll""Micro habits make change easier"Chapters:00:00 Introduction and seasonal context for parents01:19 Summer routines and increased screen time02:18 Statistics on children's screen usage03:35 Health impacts: eye strain and blue light04:57 Physical toll of screen time: tech neck06:22 Social anxiety and online interactions07:17 Rethinking screen time: benefits of moderate use08:36 Developing soft skills through digital platforms10:24 Micro habits for managing screen time12:04 Replacing screen time with engaging activities14:52 Teaching basic life skills during summer17:35 Handling objectionable content and open conversations21:34 The importance of intentional content consumption22:25 Family screen fast: a 24-hour challenge24:28 Proactive planning and family bonding26:01 Encouraging scripture memorization and values26:58 Modeling healthy screen habits as parents28:16 Balancing control and independence29:39 Preparing kids for future digital challenges30:33 Summarizing key takeaways and encouragement Keywords: screen time, summer activities, parenting, children's health, digital habits, life skills, family routines, self-regulation, technology, child development

June 2, 2026- Allergy Advocates New York Executive Director Toni Taylor and parent advocate Amy Weber discuss legislation requiring restaurant menus to disclose major allergens.

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In this episode of the Triple P Podcast, we sit down with Paul Combs—internationally recognized fire service cartoonist, speaker, author, artist, and retired firefighter/paramedic. Paul's work has challenged the fire service to think differently about leadership, culture, mental health, firefighter wellness, organizational accountability, and the future of our profession. Through powerful illustrations, compelling artwork, and thought-provoking commentary, he has sparked important conversations across the fire service and beyond. During this conversation, we discuss leadership challenges facing today's fire service, the importance of self-awareness, the role of culture in organizational success, and how honest dialogue can drive meaningful change. Paul shares insights from his decades of experience and offers practical perspectives for chiefs, company officers, aspiring leaders, and firefighters at every level. Whether you're leading an organization, preparing for promotion, or simply striving to be a better firefighter and leader, this episode delivers valuable lessons you can apply immediately. Topics Covered: • Fire service leadership and accountability • Organizational culture and change • Mental health and firefighter wellness • Professional development and growth • Communication and influence • The power of art and storytelling in the fire service • Lessons from a career in public service Learn More About Paul Combs: Paul's website: https://paulcombsart.com/ Art Gallery 317: https://artgallery317.com/ Subscribe to the Triple P Podcast for conversations that help fire service professionals become Premier, Professional, and Proactive leaders. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors Penn Care For more than 35 years, Penn Care has been a trusted provider of EMS and public safety solutions, helping agencies deliver exceptional service to their communities. Visit: https://www.penncare.net/ Symtech Fire Symtech Fire provides innovative fire apparatus and equipment solutions designed to support today's fire service professionals. Visit: https://symtechfire.com/ Connect with Triple P Podcast:

Preview for Later Today: Gene Marks explains how companies like Horton avoided 2025 tariff penalties by sourcing materials domestically. He highlights the importance of proactive business pivots to navigate rising costs for utilities, compensation, and general operational business insurance.1860 OYSTER STAND

In this episode, I draw on my 12 years of experience as a menopause specialist in New York City to break down the myths and truths about using hormone therapy when you have fibroids or endometriosis. I explain why these common gynecologic conditions are not absolute reasons to avoid HRT and how you can safely achieve symptom relief and long-term health benefits. My goal is to arm both proactive patients and clinicians with evidence-based information so you can navigate complex hormone therapy cases with confidence and ease.

It's finally happening: Conservatives are fighting back all across the Country... Today, we discuss a strategy for success. Whether you live in a Red State or a Blue State, here are useful, practical things you can do to protect your State or turn the tide.SPONSOR: Angel StudiosHe Calls Me Daughter explores the father wound so many women carry and how the love of a perfect Heavenly Father brings healing and worth. Join the Angel Guild to watch the film, get free tickets to major Angel releases, and help bring more faith-filled stories to life.Join the Angel Guild at https://www.angel.com/nick-----SPONSOR: Good RanchersAmerican agriculture is a legacy, and where you buy your meat is a vote for who you want raising it. Good Ranchers partners with local farmers to deliver 100% American meat (pasture-raised, no antibiotics, no added hormones) straight to your door. Over 85% of grass-fed beef sold in the U.S. is imported; buying American keeps the legacy alive.Get $100 off your first three orders, plus free protein for life, at https://www.GoodRanchers.com/discount/NICK-----SPONSOR: Brave BooksBrave Books delivers pro-God, pro-America stories that teach kids courage, faith, and love of country through stories they actually want to read. New book each month plus free access to the BRAVE parent-vetted streaming platform.Use code NICK for 20% off your first order at https://www.BraveBooks.com/NICK-----GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickjfreitas3.000:00:00 – Republican voters finally understand what time it is00:00:53 – Why Republican primary elections are essential for victory00:02:22 – Comparing conservative strategies for red and blue states00:02:59 – Exposing the unconstitutional liberal takeover of Washington state,00:04:54 – Defending constitutional originalism against activist liberal judges00:09:00 – Effective insurgent strategies for fighting in blue states,00:10:56 – Rejecting watered down policies to win culture war,00:14:27 – Building educational alternatives to escape radical leftist curriculum00:15:54 – How churches can support local homeschooling co-op infrastructure00:17:17 – Why businesses like Starbucks are fleeing blue states00:18:15 – Proactive community solutions for saving the next generation,00:23:11 – Identifying refugees versus locusts moving to red states,00:26:58 – Why red states must primary weak Republican leaders,00:28:07 – Tennessee model for punishing radical leftist legislative disruption,00:30:42 – Proactive measures for protecting the traditional nuclear family00:32:16 – Using primary challenges to replace milquetoast Republican politicians

Today on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Kate Lessard, Lead Admin Evangelist at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about why security is the foundation for how data, automation, and AI work together. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Kate Lessard. Why […] The post Salesforce Admins Can Reduce Risk With Proactive Security appeared first on Salesforce Admins.

Charles Chang, Founder of Unified Technologies Group (UTG), joins Brendon Dennewill to challenge the way most organizations think about growth, arguing that the real bottleneck is never technology, it's the absence of documented processes, operational leadership, and a culture of prevention. Drawing on his experience in healthcare IT and multi-company ownership, Charles shares how his team is already deploying AI agents to replace repetitive workflows, using a "sandbox-first" rollout approach to avoid costly mistakes. If you're a RevOps leader trying to figure out where AI actually fits in your organization, and how to move fast without creating chaos, this conversation delivers a practical, security-conscious roadmap.WHAT YOU'LL LEARNWhy technology always comes last in the scaling orderThe hiring decision that separates scaling companies from stagnant onesWhat a "bookkeeper agent" looks like in a real businessHow to use Delegate and Elevate to identify AI opportunitiesThe sandbox-first rule for rolling out AI safelyWhen SMBs are actually outpacing enterprise on AI adoptionWhy visionaries need operational leaders to survive growthRESOURCES MENTIONEDEOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) Delegate and Elevate (EOS Tool) Kolbe A IndexEOS Rocks / Quarterly Meeting CadenceAI Sandbox TestingLLMs (Large Language Models)Is your business ready to scale? Take the Growth Readiness Score to find out. In 5 minutes, you'll see: Benchmark data showing how you stack up to other organizationsA clear view of your operational maturity Whether your business is ready to scale (and what to do next if it's not)Let's ConnectSubscribe to the RevOps Champions NewsletterLinkedInYouTubeExplore the show at revopschampions.com. Ready to unite your teams with RevOps strategies that eliminate costly silos and drive growth? Let's talk!

Caitlin Embree and Morgan Hamon from EAG Dental Advisors bridge the gap between daily operations and proactive financial management for dentists. Transitioning from clinician to CEO requires deep financial clarity. Most owners only speak to their CPA during tax season, but advanced financial management for dentists transforms raw data into insights that fuel long-term dental practice profitability.  If your goal is sustainable dental practice growth, this is your survival guide. Morgan explains how specialized CPAs act as your financial radiologist—diagnosing cash flow bottlenecks—so your dental practice management team can perform the operational surgery. We explore why standard profit and loss statements hide critical metrics like debt service.  Here is your blueprint to master dental business strategies and dental practice ownership:Master the Rule of Threes: Hygienists must produce three times their total pay to sustain dental practice profitability.  Calculate Cash Reserves: Keep one to two months of break-even capital, combining operating expenses and debt service, to eliminate stress. Optimize Distributions: Implement structured monthly or quarterly distributions to maximize personal wealth.  Demand Strategy: Stop accepting tax-season surprises. Demand year-round communication to track liabilities as you scale.  Proactive financial management for dentists protects your revenue. Contact Morgan Hamon at morgan.hamon@eisneramper.com or visit https://eagdentaladvisors.com/.  Ready to take the next step in your dental practice journey? Visit https://sharedpractices.com to learn more about our Buyer Representation and Coaching services, designed to help dentists buy, grow, and optimize profitable practices. You can also use our Free Look to evaluate dental practice opportunities with real data before making a decision. For daily Dental Moneyball insights, strategy tips, and updates, follow us across our social channels.

Principals & School Leaders! What if all that effort… all those initiatives… all that time spent solving school problems… is actually leading your staff and students right back to where they started? In this week’s episode of This Teacher Life, we unpack a frustrating (and very real) cycle many school unknowingly fall into— putting out fires, reacting to issues, and chasing quick fixes that feel productive in the moment… but ultimately create a loop of déjà vu year after year. If you've ever felt like your staff is working hard but not moving forward, or that the same challenges keep resurfacing no matter what you try, this conversation will hit home. We'll break down the “chaotic circle” many schools get stuck in and, more importantly, how to step out of it. You'll walk away with a simple, proactive approach to building a clear, focused plan that actually drives progress—so your school isn't just busy… it's moving forward with purpose. PS- You will also walk away with an absolutely rock solid plan for your Processional Development this year! Episode Notes:  Let’s Make Awesome PD Happen In Your School  monicagenta.com/PD Connect with Monica on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd

Global powers are increasingly shaping markets and taking equity positions in strategic industries. But recently, Washington's role in the economy has expanded, with stakes in companies like Intel, different from its traditionally hands-off approach. Could strategic government investment be a source of strength and competitiveness—or should it remain a true last resort, preserving a system that allows markets to determine winners and losers? We debate: Government as Shareholder: Proactive Competitive Strategy or Last Resort?  This debate was created in partnership with the Council on Foreign Relations and was recorded on May 18, 2026, at 6 PM.  Arguing "Proactive Competitive Strategy":  Laura Taylor-Kale, Senior Fellow for Geoeconomics and Defense at the Council of Foreign Relations and Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy  Richard Falkenrath, Senior Fellow for National Security at the Council on Foreign Relations; MJ Chung Distinguished Chair at the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University  Arguing "Last Resort":  Bob Pozen, Distinguished Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management; Former President of Fidelity Investments  Yasheng Huang, Epoch Foundation Professor of Global Economics and Management at the MIT Sloan School of Management; Author of "The Rise and the Fall of the EAST”  Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates  Join the conversation on Substack - share your perspective on this episode and subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated insights from our debaters, moderators, and staff.  Follow us on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and TikTok to stay connected with our mission and ongoing debates.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices