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For Entrepreneurs Elevation Requires Separation In this powerful episode of the Black Entrepreneur Blueprint, Jay Jones breaks down the mindset shift required to rise to the next level in business and life. You'll learn why many entrepreneurs remain stuck, the hidden costs of staying comfortable, and the practical steps you must take to separate from what's holding you back so you can finally elevate. If you're serious about growth, understand this: You can't reach new heights while holding on to old habits, old environments, and old expectations. Sometimes the path to elevation begins with separation  

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In episode 005 of The Leadership Contrarian, Michael Redman explores how our cultural picture of leadership has evolved—from the lone hero archetype to the kind of leadership required in today's organizations. Classic movie heroes like John Wayne taught us that leadership meant strength, certainty, and independence. But stories like Star Wars revealed a different kind of leadership—one where very different people must learn to trust each other and work together to overcome challenges. Modern leadership isn't about the lone hero riding in to save the day. It's about bringing people together, building trust, and helping teams succeed collectively. This episode introduces two of the five relational capabilities that research has shown to be foundational to effective leadership: Caring Connection and Fostering Team Play. Michael reviews how trust, honesty, and shared responsibility can transform both culture and performance. If leadership today requires more than grit and determination, the real question becomes: what skills actually allow leaders and teams to thrive together?

Nigel Baker: Accountability Requires Ability—Why Powerless Product Owners Are Sacrificial Lambs Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes.   In this episode, we refer to the importance of product ownership and empowerment in Scrum teams. The Great Product Owner: The Empirical PO Who Navigated Like a Slalom Skier "He had an idea of the outcomes he had to achieve, and the solution itself—though he had strong beliefs about it—he was incredibly open-minded to feedback from the engineering teams. Most of the innovation came from his engineering teams." - Nigel Baker   The best Product Owner Nigel ever worked with operated with a startup mentality, even within a larger organization. This PO had a clear vision—not for a specific end solution, but for an end state of the world. He ran experiments, learned continuously, and had a remarkable ability to pivot smoothly during development.  Nigel compares him to a slalom skier: smoothly navigating from post to post, making it look natural rather than effortless. What made him extraordinary was his openness to feedback from engineering teams—most of the product's innovation actually came from the engineers suggesting possibilities, and this PO would absorb those ideas and weave them into the direction.  The engineering teams felt secure because they trusted his judgment. He didn't tell people to trust him—he demonstrated trustworthiness through consistent behavior. It was genuine servant leadership: not making a fuss about being in charge, but leading by showing new, cool, interesting behaviors that allowed everyone to follow naturally.   Self-reflection Question: Does your Product Owner have a vision for the end state of the world they're trying to create, or are they locked into a specific solution? The Bad Product Owner: The Powerless PO Who Can't Say Yes or No "Accountability requires ability. If they want you to take responsibility for this work, you have to have the ability to see that through. Without that, you're a sacrificial lamb." - Nigel Baker   Nigel has seen many PO anti-patterns, but the most damaging one is the powerless Product Owner—someone with all the skills of a business analyst but none of the authority to say yes or no. Commitments get made outside the team, direction can't be changed within sprints, and the whole experience gets crushed.  Early in his career, POs were powerful but IT-ignorant business people—dangerous, but at least they had authority. Today's anti-pattern is far worse: people playing the PO role without the O—the ownership. Nigel's approach is direct: he uses the phrase "accountability requires ability" to help the PO understand their position, then traces up the organizational line to find the person who actually holds real power.  He reveals to that person that they are, in fact, the Product Owner—and 9 times out of 10, they immediately delegate the authority officially to someone, which is exactly what was needed. That official delegation transforms a sacrificial lamb into a genuine Product Owner with the power to steer.   Self-reflection Question: Does your Product Owner have genuine authority to make decisions, or are they a sacrificial lamb accountable for outcomes they can't control?   [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

You've heard me say that if you want a man to lead, you have to share your preferences. But expressing what you want is only half the skill. In this episode, we're unpacking the subtle way high-achieving women over-correct — stating their desires clearly, yet still gripping the outcome. We'll explore the real polarity move, how your Attraction Blueprint® shapes your default dating reflex, and what strong men really need to lead. If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right but still not experiencing the dynamic you want, this conversation will show you what's actually happening underneath. Inside this episode: 2:50 - The one thing you must get comfortable with if you want him to lead 6:15 - The two muscles that change everything 12:15 - What happens the moment you feel attracted to him 17:10 - Why letting him lead feels so risky (and what to do about it) 23:15 - The exact moment strong men check out 25:29 - Stop doing this or he'll never step up 27:10 - What bravery in dating actually looks like

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  After voting for Donald Trump three times, the question now isn't loyalty—it's leadership. True leaders value humility, welcome criticism, and focus on the mission, not the praise. But today's cabinet meetings and political culture look more like loyalty displays than leadership discussions. Is honest debate disappearing inside the administration—and what does that mean for the future of the country?

Americans are facing a challenge in returning to the US from the Middle East. CBS's White House Correspondent Natalie Brand joins Megan Lynch with an update on all things related to the US-Israel/Iran conflict.

Join Eric and Natalie for this heart-stirring conversation about being a good neighbor! Discover why unneighborly doesn't mean grouchy—it means doing NOTHING. Natalie unpacks "Zeal Without Burnout"—God isn't asking "Can you do more?" but "Do you love Me?" Learn why love actually REQUIRES boundaries (illustrated through sports analogy!) and why surrender beats control every time. Natalie vulnerably shares her "Isaac moment"—loving God more than the friends He blessed her with. Hear the extended "Danny" testimony—from overdose to Bible handoff—and why asking difficult questions matters. Includes powerful reminder: your calling is to GOD first, not a location.#WhoIsMyNeighbor, #GoodSamaritanDiscussion, #ZealWithoutBurnout, #LoveSetsBoundaries, #SurrenderVsControl, #MissionsCalling, #EMTPastor, #ServingJesus, #PrayGiveGoSend, #IsaacMoment

Sexual addiction is often treated as a behavior problem. Stop the behavior. Remove the temptation. Try harder next time. But what if the behavior is not the real issue? What if the patterns that bring shame, secrecy, and self-sabotage are actually revealing something deeper about the story you carry? This week on Win Today, therapist and researcher Jay Stringer joins me to unpack the anatomy of sexual addiction and unwanted sexual behavior. Drawing from research involving more than 3,800 men and women, Jay explains why these patterns are rarely random and how the unresolved parts of our past often shape them. We talk about why shame keeps people trapped in destructive cycles, why curiosity is often the first step toward healing, and why grief has the surprising power to reshape what we desire. Sexual struggles are not simply moral failures to suppress. They can become a roadmap that leads us toward the healing we have avoided. If you are stuck in patterns you cannot explain, if shame has kept you silent, or if you've tried to manage the behavior without understanding the story behind it, this episode will help you see why real freedom begins with honesty. Guest Bio Jay Stringer is a licensed therapist, minister, and researcher who helps men and women understand and outgrow unwanted sexual behaviors. He is the author of the award-winning book Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing, based on a multiyear research study involving more than 3,800 men and women exploring the roots of sexual addiction and compulsive sexual behavior. Jay is also the creator of the Sexual Behavior Self-Assessment and The Journey Course, a five-month program designed to help individuals identify and transform the deeper drivers behind destructive patterns. He holds an MDiv and a master's degree in counseling psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology and completed post-graduate training under Dr. Dan Allender while serving as a Senior Fellow at The Allender Center. Show Partner SafeSleeve designs a phone case that blocks up to 99% of harmful EMF radiation—so I'm not carrying that kind of exposure next to my body all day. It's sleek, durable, and most importantly, lab-tested by third parties. The results aren't hidden—they're published right on their site. And that matters because many so-called EMF blockers on the market either don't work or can't prove they do. We protect our hearts and minds—why wouldn't we protect our bodies too? Head to safesleevecases.com and use the code WINTODAY10 for 10% off your order. Episode Links Show Notes Buy my book "Healing What You Can't Erase" here! Invite me to speak at your church or event. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

00:00 - Danny, Amy and Kevin are here for YOU! 00:32 - Danny says "6 7" 00:48 - VJ Edgecome injury update 01:09 -Amy tries to cheer Danny up 01:38 - Kevin makes Danny feel bad again (by mentioning Jared McCain) 02:35 - Spurs game recap and talking Victor Wembanyama 05:00 - Tyrese Maxey get-back game? 06:41 - VJ Edgecombe is a sweetie pie 08:26 - RIP Hamilton joins the pod! 09:30 - You can get paid to watch college basketball?? 10:36 - Rip's son and his college basketball future 12:57 - What he's seen from Coatsville's Colton Hiller 17:01 - Rip on his friendship with Kobe Bryant 20:07 - A story on Larry Brown and what it meant to play for him 25:36 - Tune into Pre and Postgame and text Amy that you're watching!     Now seeking four official RED BARON® pizza eaters to join our payroll to sit at home and watch basketball. That's literally it. Requires commitment for two 12-hour days on March 19-20. Hired as a crew of four. Ability to collaborate with others is essential. Must be able to multitask, as multiple games will be playing at once. Pay starts at $100 per hour per person. Benefits include unlimited RED BARON® pizza and the delicious satisfaction of watching basketball during business hours. https://www.redbaron.com/pages/professionalfan

Most people say they value honesty. They say hard conversations are necessary for healthy relationships. But watch what people actually do. They avoid them. They delay them. They soften them. They convince themselves that staying quiet is wisdom or patience. Sometimes they even call it “keeping the peace.” But avoiding hard conversations doesn't protect relationships. It slowly weakens them. Avoidance always charges distance. The cost is incredibly high. Every. Time. In this episode we talk about why people avoid conflict, what that avoidance is quietly doing to relationships, and why emotional maturity requires the ability to tolerate tension. Hard conversations aren't the problem. Avoidance is. If you struggle with confrontation, overthinking conversations, or resentment building in relationships, this episode will help you understand why—and what to do about it. Episode 335 of The Joe Martino Show is live.

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Most salon owners think they have a marketing problem. In reality, what they usually have is a clarity problem, a positioning problem, and a consistency problem. And until those things are fixed, no amount of posting, boosting, or discounting is going to change the outcome.In this episode, I break down what marketing actually is, not the social media version, not the trend-driven version, but the strategic version that builds predictable growth. I talk about the difference between image building and business building, the four layers of effective marketing, and why so many salons are stuck in a cycle of reactive tactics.If you're tired of unpredictable bookings, blaming the algorithm, or hoping things will “pick up soon,” then this episode will give you a framework to think differently and more strategically about marketing your salon.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00] Introduction and why most salon owners misunderstand marketing[00:00:49] The real problem: clarity, strategy and consistency[00:03:10] Activity vs strategy: why busy doesn't mean effective[00:03:10] Image building vs business building marketing[00:04:44] What marketing actually is[00:05:00] The four layers of marketing explained[00:05:25] Layer 1: Clarity - knowing your ideal client[00:05:50] Layer 2: Positioning - why clients should choose you[00:06:41] Layer 3: Visibility - and why most skip the foundations[00:07:30] Layer 4: Client conversion - where money is often lost[00:07:55] The real cost of weak marketing[00:08:39] Why unstable revenue damages culture and productivity[00:09:00] What good marketing actually feels like[00:10:14] The industry-wide marketing framework problem[00:10:37] Invitation to the free marketing training[00:11:19] Why predictable growth requires predictable marketingWant MORE to help you GROW?

"Buying Intimacy." Let's talk about something nobody says out loud. Some men don't struggle with women. They just skip the process. They don't court. They don't risk rejection. They don't invest emotionally. They pay. Not for a cheap thrill. Not for desperation. For control. For certainty. For a guaranteed outcome. Because courting a woman requires patience. Requires charisma. Requires emotional regulation. Requires hearing "no" and not collapsing. Paying removes the uncertainty. You don't have to impress her. You don't have to grow. You don't have to become better. You just become wealthier. And here's the uncomfortable truth: A high-priced escort isn't about sex. It's about ego. It's about sitting across from someone beautiful, polished, attentive — and knowing the interaction is guaranteed. No competition. No ambiguity. No emotional risk. For some men, that feels safer than dating. Because dating exposes you. Dating measures your personality. Your patience. Your emotional intelligence. Your confidence without money. And some men would rather write a check than face that mirror. Now let's be honest about the "good." It's efficient. It's drama-free. It's transactional. No games. No expectations. No long-term stress. You pay. You receive. You leave.

March 1st, 2026

Fernando Ferreira argues that institutional investors' fixation on track records may be costing them the best returns in venture capital.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

In this episode, I'm sitting down with estate planning attorney Cecilia Amo to talk about something most of us avoid — wills, trusts, and what actually happens if something happens to us. But this conversation goes way deeper than legal documents.  We talk about legacy, faith, values, and what it looks like to fully integrate who God made you to be into your calling and business. Cecilia shares why estate planning is a spiritual responsibility, how the government already has a default plan for your family (yes, really), and how to make sure your kids are raised with your values if the unthinkable happens. This episode will challenge you to think beyond money and start thinking generationally. __________________________________________________________ Ready for more? Here are 3 ways we can help you: 1)

Join us as we look at the stories that shaped our faith, what Scripture says about them, and how they apply to our every day lives.

Homily of Fr. Mike O'Connor from Mass on March 1, 2026 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS. Readings Gn 12:1-4a 2 Tm 1:8b-10 Mt 17:1-9 If you would like to donate to OLG and her livestream ministry, please go to https://olgchurch.net/give  

Connect With Us: To learn more about Victory Church and to get connected, visit us at https://victory.church/   Worship Gathering Times: To see locations & worship gathering times, visit https://victory.church/locations/   Prayer: We believe in praying big prayers to a big God and expecting big results. If you're in need of prayer, our team would be honored to pray with you. You can reach us for prayer at https://victory.church/prayer   Giving: At Victory, we steward God's resources well and with radical generosity. If you'd like to give toward the mission of Victory Church, visit https://victory.church/give/   Follow Us: OKC Campus: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victorychurchokc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/victorychurchok   Edmond Campus: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoryedmond/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/victory.churchEDM   Grapevine (Texas) Campus: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victorychurchgrapevine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089341962919

In this episode of Why Am I, I sit down with Elizabeth Bromstein, a writer, marketer, perfumer, and tarot reader who made a late-career pivot after realizing the old path wasn't sustainable anymore. We talk about identity in midlife, ego checks, career humiliation, addiction, skepticism, belief vs. disbelief, behavioral psychology, AI anxiety, and why tarot might be less about divination and more about self reflection.

Moss Brook Church Generosity: How to Live a Generous Life | Generosity Requires Faith March 1st, 2026 Pastor Tim Knowles

Richard Epstein argues that tariffs reduce national productivity and cannot replace income taxes, as modern manufacturing requires significantly fewer workers than in the 1950s era. 4.1910 LA

While many of our Founding Fathers believed that God created the world and then left it to run on its own, the Psalms depict a radically different picture: a God who is intimately involved in sustaining creation and directing history. Psalm 104 portrays God not only as Creator but as active Sustainer, bringing order from chaos, watering the earth, feeding creatures, and wisely governing all life. Psalms 105 and 106 function together as a historical reflection on God's covenant faithfulness—especially His promises to Abraham—and Israel's repeated unfaithfulness. God remains faithful even when His people are not.The covenant with Abraham demonstrates that God initiates relationship and bears the risk, a theme Christians believe culminates in Jesus' declaration of a “new covenant” at the Last Supper. Salvation is presented as a gift of grace, not earned by works, yet genuine friendship with God is evidenced through obedience. Psalm 106 underscores the serious cost of sin, showing how forgetfulness of God disrupts covenant relationship. This episode challenges us to live from a place of gratitude and repentance for God's grace. We need to ask -- how is my sin hindering the friendship He's initiated with me?Scriptures:Psalm 104Psalm 105Psalm 106Matthew 26:26-28John 15:14Matthew 7:21

California wants to require anyone using ANY operating system -- Windows, Linux or otherwise -- to verify their age before use. The pushback is already very severe. Pretty soon they'll want a DNA analysis before being allowed to buy a computer and go online. You're laughing now...Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

Canada's Armed Forces have reportedly begun modelling responses to a U.S. invasion. Among the ideas said to be under consideration is a civil defence corps – potentially a million residents trained and organized to strengthen national resilience. Before we ask Millennials and Gen Z to shoulder yet another obligation of national service, we must acknowledge the many ways we already oblige them to sacrifice. We must also ask older Canadians to reciprocate by rebuilding fiscal policy to be fair across generations, and future-oriented.

A new Institute for Family Studies report (surveying nearly 24,000 parents and more than 40,000 children, including 2,600 teens) argues that modern culture quietly rewards one kind of parenting: keeping kids quiet, often by putting them in front of a screen. In this conversation, Wayne and Dr. Kathy talk honestly about the moment we all recognize, when a baby cries in a restaurant, or a kid is "being a kid" in public, and why our irritation may reveal a deeper cultural drift toward convenience over community. Then they pivot to hope: why real world practice (restaurants, church, airports, sidewalks, teams, trees, and yes, even scraped knees) is one of God's most practical tools for building resilient kids.

There's a difference between preparing and postponing.   As business owners, we have access to endless information. Podcasts. Webinars. Threads. Courses. Frameworks. And most of the time, consuming feels productive. It feels like you're being thoughtful. Like you're doing your due diligence.   But what happens when you're taking in more than you're putting out?   In this solo episode, Monique gets honest about a recent stretch where she found herself consuming more than creating and how that subtle shift began slowing down execution inside her business. What started as research slowly turned into hesitation. And that hesitation started costing progress.   This conversation goes deeper than time management. It's about leadership. It's about internal authority. It's about the discipline required to stop looking outward for reassurance and start acting on what you already know.   If you've been "preparing" for a while but haven't actually moved, this episode will help you recalibrate and give your business the attention it actually requires. DURING THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: What focus actually means beyond motivation and intensity Why overconsumption often feels productive but delays execution How hesitation slowly erodes self-trust and internal authority The hidden cost of keeping projects open and unfinished How to reset your focus without overhauling your entire life  

In this powerful main service at Guts Church, Jabin Chavez preaches from Joshua 14 and Caleb's declaration: “Give me this mountain.”After 45 years of waiting, Caleb steps into the promise God spoke over his life. This message challenges believers to stop wandering, stop waiting for perfect clarity, and start walking in faith.This sermon covers:• Possessing long-awaited promises• Speaking life according to God's Word• Why faith doesn't require full clarity• The courage to step out• The power of covenant community• Generational blessing and legacy• Salvation and healingGod does not tease His people with promises. What He speaks, He intends to fulfill.Subscribe and Connect With Us.CHAPTERS:00:00 – Honoring Covenant Leadership03:09 – Joshua 14: Caleb at 8505:25 – “Give Me This Mountain”07:05 – Don't Give Up on the Promise08:36 – God Wants to Bless Your Life09:14 – The Blessing Is for the Next Generation10:50 – Speak Life According to the Word12:04 – Agreement with Heaven13:15 – Death and Life in the Tongue14:46 – Step Out in Faith16:17 – Faith Is Knowing God, Not the Details17:48 – Waiting on Clarity vs Walking in Faith19:21 – The Process of Joseph21:13 – Building in Faith (Testimony)24:59 – Where Are You Waiting on Clarity?25:39 – Maybe You Need Courage26:14 – Don't Stand Alone28:06 – “Let Us” – Community Faith30:30 – Strength Comes from Covenant31:33 – It's Time to Possess the Promise32:11 – Salvation Invitation34:20 – Healing and Miracle Prayer

We've come to the end of a big series - 'The Blessed Life'. In this episode Pastor Jeff is finishing his message about what Jesus requires. And It's comes down to this: He requires us to love Him more than anything else, as He gave his all for us. Pastor Jeff is reading from John chapter 21.Support the show: https://www.oneandall.church/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are coming to the end of a big series - 'The Blessed Life'. In this message Pastor Jeff will remind us of the vow we made when we came to Christ. He'll be reading from John chapter 21, so join us there as we get into the message.Support the show: https://www.oneandall.church/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when you're standing at a pivot point — the kind where your next move could shift everything for your business, your team, or your career? In those high-stakes moments, success doesn't come from spreadsheets alone. It requires empathy, emotional intelligence, and even self-compassion.Kasey D'Amato knows this firsthand. A keynote speaker, executive coach, and strategic advisor, Kasey has guided founders and corporate leaders through major transitions with clarity and resilience. In our conversation, we dug into her four pillars of holistic leadership and how self-regulation shapes better decisions. We explored the “decision threshold,” why every choice has three outcomes, and how to balance head, heart, and gut when the numbers don't tell the full story. Kasey also shared why grounding yourself is key to hearing other perspectives without defensiveness — and how empathy and self-compassion aren't soft skills, but strategic advantages when the stakes are high.To access the episode transcript, go to www.TheEmpathyEdge.com, search by episode title.Listen in for…Finding the balance of the decision threshold - that point between gathering information and making the decision. Why does every choice have three outcomes?The Four Pillars of holistic leadership and how self-regulation shapes better decisions.How to balance head, heart, and gut when the numbers don't tell the full story. Utilizing the Two-Minute rule to move out of indecision. "I believe it is the critical moments of decision and how you handle your emotional intelligence in those critical moments and pivots that set you up for success, no matter how big your failures are along the way." — Kasey D'AmatoEpisode References: The Empathy Edge Podcast Episode: Ilana Ben-Ari: How the Empathy Toy is Changing the WorldAbout Kasey D'Amato, Business Leader and Holistic Coach:Kasey D'Amato is a keynote speaker, executive coach, and strategic business advisor who helps business founders and corporate leaders navigate high-stakes decisions and transitions with clarity, confidence, and resilience — without burning out in the process.With over 20 years of experience across healthcare, entrepreneurship, and business consulting, Kasey brings a unique blend of business acumen, human behavior expertise, and emotional intelligence to her work. She is a former Dermatology PA who went on to launch multiple ventures — including a global skincare brand, a healthcare consulting agency, and an executive leadership advisory.She's consulted with Fortune-level companies, led workshops across the healthcare and financial industries, and spoken at major institutions like UCLA, USC, and the University of Miami.Kasey is known for her dynamic, actionable, and emotionally intelligent approach to leadership — guiding ambitious entrepreneurs and executives to think bigger, lead better, and align their next move with both performance and personal fulfillment.From Our Sponsor:Keynote Speakers and Conference Trainers: Get your free Talkadot trial and enjoy this game-changer for your speaking business! www.share.talkadot.com/mariaross Connect with Kasey: Website: https://www.kaseydamato.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaseydamato/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kasey.damato/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaseydamato/?hl=en Connect with Maria:Get Maria's books: Red-Slice.com/booksHire Maria to speak: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake the LinkedIn Learning Courses! Leading with Empathy and Balancing Empathy, Accountability, and Results as a Leader LinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaFacebook: Red SliceGet your copy of The Empathy Dilemma here- www.theempathydilemma.com

Building new cash-pay services can be one of the fastest ways to grow a private practice — or one of the fastest ways to create legal, compliance, and licensing risk if it's done wrong.In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, host Adam Robin sits down with Daniel Hirsch, CEO and Founder of Risk & Compliance Analytics, for an action-packed installment of the Compliance Marathon — a series designed to help owners stop fearing compliance and start using it strategically.Daniel breaks down what most practice owners misunderstand about cash-pay services — including the dangerous assumption that “cash means no rules.” From Medicare landmines to pricing consistency, documentation requirements, and licensing exposure, this conversation gives owners a clear framework for expanding cash services without putting their practice, revenue, or license at risk. Together, they unpack:Why cash-pay services are not “rule-free” — and where risk actually increasesThe biggest Medicare mistake owners make when offering cash servicesHow inconsistent pricing, discounts, and “buddy deals” create legal exposureWhy documentation requirements still apply — even when insurance isn't involvedHow to clearly separate cash services from covered therapy to avoid compliance overlapWhat must be transparent: pricing, good-faith estimates, refunds, and consentWhy protecting your license should always come before chasing new revenueCommon gray areas where practices get burned — including “free” screeningsThe simple steps every owner should take before launching wellness, performance, or specialty cash programsHow to build cash services that are compliant, defensible, and scalable This is not a lecture on rules — it's a practical roadmap for owners who want to grow aggressively and responsibly. If you're thinking about adding wellness programs, memberships, dry needling, laser therapy, women's health services, or any cash-pay offering, this episode will save you time, money, and future headaches.

Alignment always requires boldness—because when God speaks, He asks you to move.In this episode of Free to Dream Podcast, we have an honest conversation about what boldness is, and what it's not. Boldness isn't about personality, confidence, or volume. It's simply the willingness to respond. If you've been waiting to feel ready before you move, this conversation will challenge that mindset and help you see boldness through a biblical lens—where faith isn't passive and obedience builds momentum.Don't forget: Your alignment awaits! Click here to join me for the Arise & Align Experience: https://thejuliagentry.com/ariseandalignexperience/Or to learn more about How to Arise & Align like your life depends on it, click here: https://youtu.be/3rnPngwFmyUSubscribe to my podcast, Free to Dream Podcast, for more in-depth teachings that will make you laugh, cry, and not feel so alone: https://thejuliagentry.com/podcast/To learn even more about me: TheJuliaGentry.com To read the book that started this whole thing, DREAM - I Dare You: https://thejuliagentry.com/booksLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Join the Free To Dream Community today:https://thejuliagentry.comInstagramFacebookYouTube

-NYC's socialist mayor requires multiple forms of ID to shovel snow — but says voter ID is basically Jim Crow 2.0. -Thane Rosenbaum joins on the Newsmax hotline, breaking down radical Islam, free speech, and why Western nations need to “take back” their sovereignty. -As carrier groups assemble near Iran, the show predicts the Ayatollah may be moments away from a very loud “find out” phase of foreign policy. Today's podcast is sponsored by : RELIEF FACTOR - You don't need to live with aches & pains! Reduce muscle & joint inflammation and live a pain-free life by visiting http://ReliefFactor.com QUINCE CLOTHING - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince.  Go to http://Quince.com/NEWSMAX for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. BIRCH GOLD - Protect and grow your retirement savings with gold. Text ROB to 98 98 98 for your FREE information kit! To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday…E-mail Rob Carson at : RobCarsonShow@gmail.com Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (http://patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  -Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  -X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter -Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG -YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV -Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV -TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX -GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax -Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  -Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  -BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com -Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics covered in this episode: Better Python tests with inline-snapshot jolt Battery intelligence for your laptop Markdown code formatting with ruff act - run your GitHub actions locally Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by us! Support our work through: Our courses at Talk Python Training The Complete pytest Course Patreon Supporters Connect with the hosts Michael: @mkennedy@fosstodon.org / @mkennedy.codes (bsky) Brian: @brianokken@fosstodon.org / @brianokken.bsky.social Show: @pythonbytes@fosstodon.org / @pythonbytes.fm (bsky) Join us on YouTube at pythonbytes.fm/live to be part of the audience. Usually Monday at 11am PT. Older video versions available there too. Finally, if you want an artisanal, hand-crafted digest of every week of the show notes in email form? Add your name and email to our friends of the show list, we'll never share it. Brian #1: Better Python tests with inline-snapshot Alex Hall, on Pydantic blog Great for testing complex data structures Allows you to write a test like this: from inline_snapshot import snapshot def test_user_creation(): user = create_user(id=123, name="test_user") assert user.dict() == snapshot({}) Then run pytest --inline-snapshot=fix And the library updates the test source code to look like this: def test_user_creation(): user = create_user(id=123, name="test_user") assert user.dict() == snapshot({ "id": 123, "name": "test_user", "status": "active" }) Now, when you run the code without “fix” the collected data is used for comparison Awesome to be able to visually inspect the test data right there in the test code. Projects mentioned inline-snapshot pytest-examples syrupy dirty-equals executing Michael #2: jolt Battery intelligence for your laptop Support for both macOS and Linux Battery Status — Charge percentage, time remaining, health, and cycle count Power Monitoring — System power draw with CPU/GPU breakdown Process Tracking — Processes sorted by energy impact with color-coded severity Historical Graphs — Track battery and power trends over time Themes — 10+ built-in themes with dark/light auto-detection Background Daemon — Collect historical data even when the TUI isn't running Process Management — Kill energy-hungry processes directly Brian #3: Markdown code formatting with ruff Suggested by Matthias Schoettle ruff can now format code within markdown files Will format valid Python code in code blocks marked with python, py, python3 or py3. Also recognizes pyi as Python type stub files. Includes the ability to turn off formatting with comment [HTML_REMOVED] , [HTML_REMOVED] blocks. Requires preview mode [tool.ruff.lint] preview = true Michael #4: act - run your GitHub actions locally Run your GitHub Actions locally! Why would you want to do this? Two reasons: Fast Feedback - Rather than having to commit/push every time you want to test out the changes you are making to your .github/workflows/ files (or for any changes to embedded GitHub actions), you can use act to run the actions locally. The environment variables and filesystem are all configured to match what GitHub provides. Local Task Runner - I love make. However, I also hate repeating myself. With act, you can use the GitHub Actions defined in your .github/workflows/ to replace your Makefile! When you run act it reads in your GitHub Actions from .github/workflows/ and determines the set of actions that need to be run. Uses the Docker API to either pull or build the necessary images, as defined in your workflow files and finally determines the execution path based on the dependencies that were defined. Once it has the execution path, it then uses the Docker API to run containers for each action based on the images prepared earlier. The environment variables and filesystem are all configured to match what GitHub provides. Extras Michael: Winter is coming: Frozendict accepted Django ORM stand-alone Command Book app announcement post Joke: Plug ‘n Paste

We often talk about wanting to change our lives… but what if the real shift happens when we finally let go of the person we used to be?In this episode, we're getting honest about the grieving process of personal growth and why growth requires the end of your old self. From the discomfort of "losing yourself" to the beauty of rediscovery — this is a reminder that you aren't alone in feeling lost during your evolution.If you've ever felt like you're in a transition period where you no longer fit into your old life but don't quite know who the "new you" is yet, this episode is for you.With Love, Mafe.Go to https://beacons.ai/imissedmeand check out all of I Missed Me.Check out my personal socials belowhttps://beacons.ai/mafeanzuresOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/i-missed-me/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's time to go deeper with God! Expand your root system in Christ to facilitate the expansion that is coming in Jesus Mighty Name!!

Marriage is one of the most prayed-for desires, yet one of the least prepared-for roles. In this episode of the Pursue HER Podcast, we're having an honest, necessary conversation about what it truly means to be a wife who lives by Christian values.This episode goes beyond wedding day excitement and social media expectations to unpack the real responsibilities, spiritual posture, and personal growth required in marriage. Whether you are currently married or praying for marriage, this conversation will challenge you to reflect, prepare, and grow with clarity and purpose.We talk candidly about the role of a wife, the internal work marriage demands, and the difference between cultural marriage expectations and biblical principles. This episode is not about perfection, it's about preparation, alignment, and obedience to God's design for marriage.

Running a business means having conversations most people avoid. The performance discussion that has been brewing for months. The client boundary you keep postponing. The role transition that everyone knows is coming but no one wants to say out loud.Every difficult conversation you delay creates a hidden tax on your business—in team morale, operational efficiency, and your own mental space. But most founders were not trained to have these conversations effectively. We wing it, overexplain, or wait so long that the conversation becomes even harder.In this episode, I am giving you a repeatable framework for difficult conversations, walking through the four types every founder faces, and sharing exact scripts for each scenario. Because great leadership is not about avoiding hard conversations—it is about having them well.IN THIS EPISODE:Why difficult conversations are non-negotiable for scalingThe real cost of avoidance (beyond what is obvious)What makes a conversation difficult vs just uncomfortableTHE CLEAR FRAMEWORKC - Context: Set the StageL - Listen: Seek to understand firstE - Explore: Share your perspective with specificsA - Agree: Align on what happens nextR - Reinforce: Follow up and recognizeTHE 4 TYPES OF DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONSPerformance feedback conversationsAccountability conversations (when expectations are not met)Fit ConversationBoundary-setting conversationsKEY TAKEAWAYS:Difficult conversations get harder the longer you waitUse the CLEAR framework: Context, Listen, Explore, Agree, and ReinforceFocus on specific behaviors and impact, not personalityDocument everything and follow up consistentlyThe conversation is an act of care for your team and businessRESOURCES: Download our Difficult Conversations Script TemplateTake the free Leadership Assessment (3 min)Book a Strategic Discovery Audit ($997 engagement)Learn more at thedevaincollective.comCONNECT WITH THE DEVAIN COLLECTIVE:LinkedInInstagramWebsite: thedevaincollective.comCONNECT WITH SHEENA:LinkedInInstagramNEXT EPISODE:Why Delegation Fails (And the 3-Step System That Makes It Work)—the real reason your team is not taking ownership and how to fix it permanently.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/beautifullycomplicated-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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OpenClaw is a self-hosted AI agent daemon that executes autonomous tasks through messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram using persistent memory. It integrates with Claude Code to enable software development and administrative automation directly from mobile devices. Links Notes and resources at ocdevel.com/mlg/mla-29 Try a walking desk - stay healthy & sharp while you learn & code Generate a podcast - use my voice to listen to any AI generated content you want OpenClaw is a self-hosted AI agent daemon (Node.js, port 18789) that executes autonomous tasks via messaging apps like WhatsApp or Telegram. Developed by Peter Steinberger in November 2025, the project reached 196,000 GitHub stars in three months. Architecture and Persistent Memory Operational Loop: Gateway receives message, loads SOUL.md (personality), USER.md (user context), and MEMORY.md (persistent history), calls LLM for tool execution, streams response, and logs data. Memory System: Compounds context over months. Users should prompt the agent to remember specific preferences to update MEMORY.md. Heartbeats: Proactive cron-style triggers for automated actions, such as 6:30 AM briefings or inbox triage. Skills: 5,705+ community plugins via ClawHub. The agent can author its own skills by reading API documentation and writing TypeScript scripts. Claude Code Integration Mobile to Deploy Workflow: The claude-code-skill bridge provides OpenClaw access to Bash, Read, Edit, and Git tools via Telegram. Agent Teams: claude-team manages multiple workers in isolated git worktrees to perform parallel refactors or issue resolution. Interoperability: Use mcporter to share MCP servers between Claude Code and OpenClaw. Industry Comparisons vs n8n: Use n8n for deterministic, zero-variance pipelines. Use OpenClaw for reasoning and ambiguous natural language tasks. vs Claude Cowork: Cowork is a sandboxed, desktop-only proprietary app. OpenClaw is an open-source, mobile-first, 24/7 daemon with full system access. Professional Applications Therapy: Voice to SOAP note transcription. PHI requires local Ollama models due to a lack of encryption at rest in OpenClaw. Marketing: claw-ads for multi-platform ad management, Mixpost for scheduling, and SearXNG for search. Finance: Receipt OCR and Google Drive filing. Requires human review to mitigate non-deterministic LLM errors. Real Estate: Proactive transaction deadline monitoring and memory-driven buyer matching. Security and Operations Hardening: Bind to localhost, set auth tokens, and use Tailscale for remote access. Default settings are unsafe, exposing over 135,000 instances. Injection Defense: Add instructions to SOUL.md to treat external emails and web pages as hostile. Costs: Software is MIT-licensed. API costs are paid per-token or bundled via a Claude subscription key. Onboarding: Run the BOOTSTRAP.md flow immediately after installation to define agent personality before requesting tasks.

Two murder trials happening simultaneously—and both are asking jurors to define the boundaries of accountability.Kouri Richins stands trial February 23rd for allegedly poisoning her husband Eric with fentanyl. The defense has scored pretrial victories: a recanting drug source, excluded expert witnesses, severed financial charges. But the prosecution's evidence remains formidable—an alleged prior Valentine's Day attempt, a housekeeper testifying about fentanyl requests and "the Michael Jackson stuff," Google searches about lethal doses, a jail letter allegedly scripting family testimony, and five times the lethal dose in Eric's system.Colin Gray faces 29 felony counts in Georgia including second-degree murder for allegedly arming his son despite years of warnings. The prosecution's evidence: an alleged 2021 "how to kill your dad" search, an FBI visit over shooting threats, the Christmas gift of the AR-15, a text allegedly reading "the blood is on your hands," and what prosecutors describe as a bedroom shrine to the Parkland shooter. When officers arrived, Colin allegedly said, "I knew it."Former felony prosecutor Eric Faddis breaks down both cases with the eye of someone who's stood at that table. For Richins: How does the defense exploit a recanting witness? How does the prosecution overcome pretrial losses with volume? For Gray: How does Georgia law support charging a parent for a child's actions? What proves someone "knew" versus "should have known"?Different crimes. Different legal theories. Same fundamental question: When does knowing become culpable? When does failure to act become murder?Eric Faddis gives his honest assessment of where both trials are headed.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichins #ColinGray #EricRichins #ColtGray #EricFaddis #FentanylMurder #SchoolShooting #ParentAccountability #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime

What will Israel do in the face of adversity? God had warned Moses that He would harden Pharaoh's heart, and there would be a confrontation between God and Pharaoh. The clash of rivals plays out in chapter five as Pharaoh shows his unwillingness to surrender his authority to the “God of the Hebrews.” The great question in this chapter is what the people of God will do when facing hardship after initially believing God's promise to deliver them from their burdens. Whom will they serve?

Gregory Copley of Defense & Foreign Affairs discusses the US deployment of one hundred troops to Nigeria to counter ISIS and Boko Haram, arguing stability requires addressing economic disenfranchisement from damming the River Niger rather than treating symptoms with military advisors.1910 BRUSSELS

When Tyler called Joe Studwell's How Asia Works "perhaps my favorite economics book of the year" back in 2013, he wasn't alone: it became one of the most influential treatments of industrial policy ever written. Now Studwell has turned his attention to Africa with How Africa Works. Tyler calls it excellent, extremely well-researched, and essential reading, but does Studwell's optimism about the continent hold up under scrutiny? Tyler and Joe explore whether population density actually solves development, which African countries are likely to achieve stable growth, whether Africa has a manufacturing future, why state infrastructure projects decay while farmer-led irrigation thrives, what progress looks like in education and public health, whether charter cities or special economic zones can work, and how permanent Africa's colonial borders really are. After testing Joe's optimism about Africa, Tyler shifts back to Asia: what Japan and South Korea will do about depopulation, why industrial policy worked in East Asia but failed in India and Brazil, what went wrong in Thailand, and what Joe will tackle next. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links, or watch the full video on the new dedicated Conversations with Tyler channel. Recorded January 23rd, 2026. Other ways to connect Follow us on X and Instagram Follow Tyler on X Sign up for our newsletter Join our Discord Email us: cowenconvos@mercatus.gmu.edu Learn more about Conversations with Tyler and other Mercatus Center podcasts here. Image Credit: Nick J.B. Moore

Send a textIn this wide-ranging and deeply thoughtful conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with Jason Magee, former CEO of ConnectWise and current CEO of Cynet, to unpack what leadership really looks like when the stakes are high and the noise is constant.Jason shares his personal journey through a major health challenge, a high-profile CEO transition, and the mindset shift required when moving from leading a global platform company to scaling a fast-growing cybersecurity organization. Together, they explore the difference between leaders and managers, how to spot real growth versus empty visibility, and why disciplined decision-making matters more than ever.The conversation dives deep into AI, automation, cybersecurity, and the realities MSPs face today—from talent shortages to increasing threat pressure and consolidation. Jason also opens up about motivation, legacy, burnout avoidance, and how leaders can stay grounded while navigating complexity.This episode is a masterclass in modern leadership, focus, and long-term thinking—for CEOs, founders, MSPs, and anyone responsible for building teams, platforms, and trust in a rapidly evolving industry. 

"The Cost of Calling: When Purpose Requires Sacrifice” addresses the sacrifices required for meaningful leadership. Dr. Walker encourages leaders to prioritize conviction, integrity, and destiny over comfort, status, or applause. This episode inspires listeners to embrace the cost of calling with courage and faith.

Guest: John Tamny. Tamny explains Adam Smith's division of labor using the iPhone as an example, arguing that money exists solely to circulate goods and requires stability.