Podcast appearances and mentions of rick alexander

(0:00) Intro.(1:33) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel(2:20) Start of interview. *Reference to prior episode with Rick (E14 from Aug 2020)(3:32) Update on Public Benefit Corporations (PBCs) from prior episode (2020)(6:00) Surge of VC investments in PBCs driven by AI startups. *Reference to E159 with David Berger on Anthropic's structure(9:48) The OpenAI Controversy (conversion from non-profit to PBC)(13:25) On Dual-Class Share Structures in tech companies(17:10) On Danone and BP as examples of shareholder activism from hedge funds.(18:57) On "Stay private vs Go Public" debate. *Reference to E157 with Tom Callahan, CEO of Nasdaq Private Market(27:17) On the current ESG/DEI backlash ("I think it's an anti-shareholder backlash")(30:52) On the current backlash against Delaware as the favored corporate home(35:26) The McRitchie v. Zuckerberg Case (firm-specific vs diversified equity investors' fiduciary duties)(46:54) On the concentration of power by institutional investors *Reference to E118 with John Coates, from Harvard Law School. Reference to Freshfield's report A Legal Framework for Impact (2021) (52:03) Looking Forward: US boards under the EU Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence.Rick Alexander is the CEO of Shareholder Commons. He is also a leading expert in public benefit corporations. You can follow Evan on social media at:X: @evanepsteinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/epsteinevan/ Substack: https://evanepstein.substack.com/__To support this podcast you can join as a subscriber of the Boardroom Governance Newsletter at https://evanepstein.substack.com/__Music/Soundtrack (found via Free Music Archive): Seeing The Future by Dexter Britain is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

In the first of two episodes looking at responses to capitalism's failings, we explore reforms aimed at making the current economic system more humane, fair, effective, and sustainable. By John Biewen with co-host Ellen McGirt. Interviews with Lutz Schwenke, Jordi Llatje i Espinal, Marjorie Kelly, Oren Cass, Jayati Ghosh, John Fullerton, and Rick Alexander. Story editor: Loretta Williams. Music by Michelle Osis, Lilli Haydn, Chris Westlake, Alex Symcox, and Goodnight, Lucas. Music consulting by Joe Augustine of Narrative Music. "Capitalism” is a production of the Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University, in partnership with Imperative 21. 

Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz believes it's time for Americans to stand up and demand a new form of capitalism. Plus, Rick Alexander of The Shareholder Commons wants to expand the definition of “shareholder value.”

This Day in Legal History: Frederic Maitland BornOn May 28, 1850, Frederic William Maitland, a prominent English legal historian, was born. Maitland is renowned for his contributions to the study of English legal history. He co-authored the seminal work "The History of English Law Before the Time of Edward I" with Sir Frederick Pollock. This book, published in 1895, remains a fundamental reference in the field of legal history, providing a detailed examination of the development of English law from its early roots up to the 13th century.Maitland's meticulous research and ability to contextualize legal developments within broader social and political frameworks revolutionized the understanding of legal history. His work at Cambridge University, where he served as Downing Professor of the Laws of England, further solidified his reputation. Maitland's legacy endures through his scholarly works and the ongoing influence they have on the study of legal history.Frederic Maitland's birth on this day marks the arrival of a scholar whose impact on legal historiography is still profoundly felt, shaping the way historians and legal scholars interpret the evolution of legal systems in England.Closing arguments are set to begin in the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump in New York, where he faces charges of falsifying business records. The trial centers on allegations that Trump, 77, unlawfully covered up a payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels to silence her claims of a sexual encounter prior to the 2016 election. Prosecutors will argue that Trump falsified business documents to hide this payment, which they claim amounted to an illegal campaign contribution.Trump's defense will aim to convince the jury of his innocence by questioning the credibility of prosecution witnesses, especially Michael Cohen, Trump's former lawyer. Cohen testified that he managed the payment to Daniels and that Trump approved the cover-up, but Trump's lawyers highlighted Cohen's past felony convictions and history of dishonesty to undermine his reliability.The jury's decision could lead to Trump facing up to four years in prison, though actual imprisonment is unlikely for a first-time offender. A conviction would not bar Trump from running for or holding office if he wins the upcoming election against President Joe Biden. Trump, who has pleaded not guilty to all charges, claims the legal actions against him are politically motivated.In addition to this trial, Trump faces three other criminal prosecutions, including charges related to attempting to overturn the 2020 election results and mishandling classified information.A key legal focus is on the elevation of normally misdemeanor charges of falsifying business records to felony charges. This elevation is based on the argument that the falsification was intended to conceal another crime, namely an illegal campaign contribution. This strategy demonstrates the prosecution's attempt to frame the hush money payment as part of a broader illegal scheme, significantly raising the stakes for the defendant.Jury in Trump hush money trial to hear closing arguments before deliberations | ReutersOn May 25, 2024, proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis recommended that Tesla shareholders reject a proposed $56 billion pay package for CEO Elon Musk. The package, if approved, would be the largest ever for a CEO in the United States. Glass Lewis cited concerns about the excessive size of the pay deal, its potential dilutive effect, and the concentration of ownership. Additionally, they noted Musk's numerous time-consuming commitments, including his recent acquisition of Twitter, now rebranded as X.The proposed compensation plan, put forward by Tesla's board, does not include a salary or cash bonus. Instead, it offers rewards based on Tesla's market valuation, which needs to increase to $650 billion over a decade starting from 2018. Currently, Tesla's market value stands at approximately $571.6 billion. In January, a Delaware judge nullified the original pay package, prompting Musk to consider moving Tesla's incorporation from Delaware to Texas, a move Glass Lewis also criticized.Despite these recommendations, Tesla's board has urged shareholders to reaffirm the compensation plan, arguing that Musk's leadership has driven significant financial and operational improvements since he became CEO in 2008. The proxy advisor also advised against the reelection of Kimbal Musk, Elon Musk's brother, to the board, while supporting the reelection of former 21st Century Fox CEO James Murdoch.Proxy firm advises shareholders to reject Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package | ReutersA Delaware Chancery court ruling recently dismissed a shareholder lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc., which accused CEO Mark Zuckerberg of prioritizing company profits over broader social and economic responsibilities. This decision received unexpected support from advocates of stakeholder capitalism. The lawsuit argued that Meta's leadership had a duty to enhance the portfolios of diversified institutional investors by considering broader social impacts. However, the judge dismissed these claims, emphasizing that while externalities are an appealing concept, enforcing such obligations in corporate law could undermine essential safeguards.Boston University law professor Madison Condon noted that clear accountability is necessary for managing share prices, as opposed to balancing multiple vague objectives, which could allow directors to act without clear constraints. Similarly, Southern Methodist University law professor Carliss Chatman warned that a ruling in favor of the lawsuit could have allowed corporations to justify almost any action under the guise of economic benefit.Rick Alexander, CEO of Shareholder Commons, who supported the lawsuit, pointed out that the current corporate framework makes it nearly impossible to hold directors accountable unless there is a clear conflict of interest. Despite the ruling, Alexander believes the lawsuit succeeded in raising important issues about corporate responsibilities and stakeholder interests.The ruling reaffirmed Delaware's implicit adherence to shareholder primacy, dismissing the argument for a stakeholder-focused approach. It highlighted that corporate boards' fiduciary duties are primarily to grow investor capital, not to address external social concerns.Law professor Ann Lipton from Tulane University cautioned that imposing stakeholder governance could lead to unworkable situations, allowing corporate leaders too much leeway to pursue their own preferences. She also referenced economic literature suggesting that diversified asset managers might inadvertently encourage anti-competitive practices, challenging the narrative of their positive social impact.The court's decision underscores the ongoing debate about the role of corporations in balancing profit-making with broader social responsibilities, reflecting the complexities and potential pitfalls of shifting toward a stakeholder governance model.By way of very brief background, stakeholder governance is a corporate framework where the interests of all stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, and the community, are considered in decision-making processes. This contrasts with shareholder primacy, which prioritizes maximizing shareholder value above all else. Stakeholder governance aims to balance the needs of various groups to create sustainable long-term value, while shareholder primacy often focuses on short-term financial returns. This approach can lead to more ethical and socially responsible business practices, fostering a broader sense of corporate accountability.Meta Ruling Rejecting Stakeholderism Embraced by ESG Boosters Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

 Featuring in this episode, Kirsten Hastings, White Marble's Head of Content, is joined by by Rick Alexander, CEO of The Shareholder Commons and Rebecca Vodel, Marketing Consultant at White Marble. In this episode, they discuss what is meant by market-wide systematic risks, identifying and addressing these risks and what it takes to be considered an official systems steward. 

Watch the YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/UvE2g1ueSxQ This workshop was presented at the Onnit Tribe Summit Nov 2023. Inspired by the work of my colleague Rick Alexander, writer of Dark Night of Our Soul www.posttraumaticgrowth.film Get his transformation lecture series here: https://artofadversity.com/rebirth/ Produced by: Preston Maddox Connect with Jessica: https://instagram.com/jessicadepatie_ https://shadowmedia.group Intro music: Paul Cauthen "Holy Ghost Fire"

In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, Jenny the nutritionist and I tackle the issue of body image identity, discussing strategies to help clients fine-tune their shape and aim for small adjustments over time. We discuss Jenny's insights into managing stress with nutrition, natural herbs, breathwork, and meditation. Be prepared to walk away from this interaction equipped with invaluable knowledge to help you, and your clients, achieve your health and fitness goals in a balanced, sustainable way.This podcast is brought to you by the Physiologic Flexibility Certification course. In the course, which opens again on September 18, 2023, I talk about the body's homeostatic regulators and how you can train them. The benefit is enhanced recovery and greater robustness. We cover breathing techniques, CWI, sauna, HIIT, diet, and more.Episode Chapters:[7:19] Working Smarter, Not Harder[14:38] Overachievement in Fitness and Business[20:40]  Education and Tracking for Health Goals[33:15] Fitness and Body Image Identity[37:19] Variability in Body Fat Percentage Measurement[47:08] Stress, Nutrition, Meditation, and Assessments[59:57] Troubleshooting Plateau and Referral StrategiesConnect with Jenny:Create Your Shape Fitness ProgramCreate Your Shape Podcast - iTunesInstagramOther relevant podcasts:Flex Diet Podcast Episode 220: Lessons in Muscle Size From Training One Arm for Weeks: An Interview with Bryan BoorsteinFlex Diet Podcast Episode 216: Building a Successful Online Coaching Business: An Interview with Aaron Straker Flex Diet Podcast: Tools to Down-Regulate in Response to Stress: An Interview with Rick Alexander

In today's episode, Rick shares a paper he wrote called The Soul in Conflict, which uses archetypal psychology to look at the pagan / Christian divide that tends to unconsciously exist in the Western psyche. For more from Rick Alexander, visit www.rickalexander.com To register for the upcoming psychology of Cannabis workshop, click here - - Intro Music: Royals, by Vitamin String Quartet Outro Music: I am, by Satsang Sources used in today's show: Eknath, Easwaran. The Bhagavad Gita. Nilgiri Press, 2019. Emerson, Ralph Waldo, and Stanley Appelbaum. Self-Reliance, and Other Essays. DoverPublications, 2016.  Frantz, Alison. From Paganism to Christianity in the Temples of Athens.  Hillman, James. Re-Visioning Psychology. HarperCollins, 1975.  Hillman, James. Mythic Figures. Spring Publications, 2021.  History Today. “The Dream of Constantine.” History Today, Volume 69 Issue 3 March 2019 www.historytoday.com/archive/foundations/dream-constantine.   López-Pedraza, Rafael. Cultural Anxiety. Daimon Verlag, 1994.  Paris, Ginette, and Gwendolyn Moore. Pagan Meditations: The Worlds of Aphrodite, Artemis, and Hestia. Spring Publications, 1991.  

In today's episode, Rick Alexander shares a paper he presented at the 2023 Mythologium Conference called Tantra and the Erotic Heart of Individuation.  In 1932, C.G. Jung first put depth psychology in dialogue with the Tantric worldview through his lectures on Kundalini Yoga. This paper is an attempt to dream that project forward, asking essential questions about how taking Tantra seriously might inform our ideas about how we relate to the soul, the body, and ultimately, the path of individuation. To work with Rick or engage more with his content, visit www.rickalexander.com  To sign up for the upcoming Psychology of Cannabis workshop, click here       Sources:  Roche, Lorin. The Radiance Sutras: 112 Gateways to The Yoga of Wonder & Delight. 2014. Jung, C. G. The Psychology of Kundalini Yoga. Princeton University Press, 1996.  

Today's show is about exploring the archaic worldview. When the ancient way of seeing is recovered, the sacred is made visible.    For more content or to work with Rick Alexander, visit www.rickalexander.com To sign up for the upcoming Psychology of Cannabis workshop, click here     Sources mentioned in today's show: Hatab, Lawrence J. Myth and Philosophy: A Contest of Truths. Open Court, 1992.  Homer, Iliad. Translated by Robert Fagles, Penguin Classics, 2nd edition, 1998. Krell, David Farrell. “Martin Heidegger the Anaximander Fragment.” Arion: A Journal of Humanities and the Classics, vol. 1, no. 4, 1973, pp. 576–626 Leland, John. “How Loneliness Is Damaging Our Health.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 20 Apr. 2022. Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm, et al. The Birth of Tragedy, and Other Writings. Cambridge, University Press, 2019.  Vervaeke, John. Awakening from the Meaning Crisis, YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54l8_ewcOlY.

Jeff's a retired JTF2 sniper (tier 1 special forces) and now focuses on sharing the science and possibilities of a forgotten theory called post-traumatic growth. He and his wife Jessica Lee Depatie are producing a documentary on PTG titled ‘Dark Night of Our Soul'. This film examines post-traumatic growth beyond the clinical setting, to ask the question: how can we make it an option for everyone? Dark Night of Our Soul explores emerging scientific breakthroughs in neuroscience and mental health, as well as ancient mythology, and the evolution of our species. It is written by Rick Alexander and directed by Luke Zachariah Montgomery. Watch the trailer and short: https://www.posttraumaticgrowth.film/ Help support the completion of the film: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jessicadepatie/dark-night-of-our-soul-documentary @jeffdepatie_ @jessicasepatie_ @rickalexander_ @zachariah_montgomery @darknightofoursoul_ MCP Sponsorship: @southwest_fire_academy Editing: @bradshea Marketing: @premiummixmarketingco Administration: @haileyfirefit

PART TWO   Join a special 2-part interview with Simon O'Connor, CEO of Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) as we take an exclusive look at the recent RI Australia Conference, the largest in-person and online event for sustainable business and responsible investment in the Southern Hemisphere. Whilst attending the conference, Agnieszka spoke to some key industry leaders who you will hear in these episodes. We thank them for sharing their views, and their contribution to the podcast.. Episode 1: 2:27 -Lucy Cooper, ESG Director, Crescent Capital Partners Episode 1: 2:51- Pablo Berrutti, Senior Investment Specialist, Stewart Investors; Co-founder and Managing Director, Altiorem Episode 2: 00:51-Rick Alexander, CEO, The Shareholder Commons Episode 2: 4:12 -Désirée Lucchese, Head of Ethics and Impact ,U Ethical Episode 2: 9:20 -Moana Nottage, ESG and Sustainability Analyst, Alphinity Investment Management   For links to articles and Toolkit's mentioned in these episodes please refer to the links below: REP 763 ASIC's recent greenwashing interventions: Report REP 763 ASIC's recent greenwashing interventions ASIC's Info Sheet 271: How to avoid greenwashing when offering or promoting sustainability-related products | ASIC RIAA Investor Toolkit on Human Rights and Armed Conflict:Investor-Toolkit-on-Human-Rights-and-Armed-Conflict.pdf (responsibleinvestment.org) More information on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament: What is the Indigenous voice to parliament, how would it work, and what happens next? | Indigenous voice to parliament | The Guardian Voice to Parliament - Reconciliation Australia

PART ONE   Join a special 2-part interview with Simon O'Connor, CEO of Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) as we take an exclusive look at the recent RI Australia Conference, the largest in-person and online event for sustainable business and responsible investment in the Southern Hemisphere. Whilst attending the conference, Agnieszka spoke to some key industry leaders who you will hear in these episodes. We thank them for sharing their views, and their contribution to the podcast.. Episode 1: 2:27 -Lucy Cooper, ESG Director, Crescent Capital Partners Episode 1: 2:51- Pablo Berrutti, Senior Investment Specialist, Stewart Investors; Co-founder and Managing Director, Altiorem Episode 2: 00:51-Rick Alexander, CEO, The Shareholder Commons Episode 2: 4:12 -Désirée Lucchese, Head of Ethics and Impact ,U Ethical Episode 2: 9:20 -Moana Nottage, ESG and Sustainability Analyst, Alphinity Investment Management   For links to articles and Toolkit's mentioned in these episodes please refer to the links below: REP 763 ASIC's recent greenwashing interventions: Report REP 763 ASIC's recent greenwashing interventions ASIC's Info Sheet 271: How to avoid greenwashing when offering or promoting sustainability-related products | ASIC RIAA Investor Toolkit on Human Rights and Armed Conflict:Investor-Toolkit-on-Human-Rights-and-Armed-Conflict.pdf (responsibleinvestment.org) More information on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament: What is the Indigenous voice to parliament, how would it work, and what happens next? | Indigenous voice to parliament | The Guardian Voice to Parliament - Reconciliation Australia

[2022 Reciepent (NACAMA) National Academy of Christian Acappella Music Artist - "Outstanding Achievement in Record or Radio" ]  On tonight's show my special guest is Rick Alexander from Orlando, Florida. "Song of the Week" featuring Exodus 2.0   NEW Single: "Think of Nothing" featuring Malcomn Hines from Houston, Texas. May (Monthly Triple Spin) featuring (F.G.F.C.C.) Future Grown Folks Presents from Athens, Alabama. "Old One Hundreds" ... "Funny Bones" ... "Shout Outs" DATE:  May 5, 2023

Keith sits down with Dr. Rick Alexander and talks about the lifelong journey of faith

ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Welcome to our ESG Paradigm Shift Series, where we examine different angles of the ESG phenomenon and its broader implications for finance and prosperity. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Rick Alexander, the founder of The Shareholder Commons (TSC). TSC is an organization dedicated to creating responsible ownership throughout the investing chain. Before founding TSC, Rick served as Head of Legal Policy at B Lab and spent 31 years at Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP, practicing corporate law and four years as a managing partner. Rick also served as a member of the Delaware Corporation Law Council. In his work there, he was a leader in drafting and shepherding important corporate legislation, including provisions protecting shareholders from mandatory arbitration, enabling proxy access, implementing majority voting, and authorizing public benefit corporations – Delaware's version of the benefit corporation. Listen as Rick takes us on a journey through the history of Modern Portfolio Theory. Learn how individual corporations are being incentivized to externalize costs and why this cost externalization is born by diversified portfolio investors. How is ESG part of the solution? Enjoy tuning in to this episode! - Episode Resource Links From Meta to Twitter, What Everyone Gets Wrong About ESG — And Why It Matters | Institutional Investor The Shareholder Commons Moving Beyond Modern Portfolio Theory by Jon Lukomnik Benefit Corporation Law and Governance: Pursuing Profit with Purpose Rick Alexander SustainEx Schroeder's Report on Costs/Value The Rise of Fiduciary Capitalism: How Institutional Investors Can Make Corporate America More Democratic by James P. Hawley Two New Case Studies on Closing the Climate Change and AMR Engagement Gap - Make sure to subscribe to ESG Decoded on your favorite streaming platforms and our new YouTube Channel so that you're notified of our vodcast episodes! Don't forget to connect with us on our social media channels. Enjoy this episode! Interested in being a guest on the podcast? For consideration and scheduling, please fill out this form.

In today's episode, my fiancé Rick Alexander and I discuss the influence that porn has on us individually and collectively. We discuss the relationship, or lack thereof, to the feminine, the shadow, and to darkness. We talk about shame and its influence within this pattern. We talk about demons, darkness, and the perceivable loss of control one can feel when caught in this archetypal pattern. Enjoy the show! Be sure to rate, review, and share the show with those who you feel would enjoy the show! Thanks for listening! To join my free community, head to https://dr-danielle-mcginnis.mn.co/share/ To follow me on social media, head to @drdaniellemcginnis To find my website, head to www.drdaniellemcginnis.com

Today's episode is another Deep End Podcast with Dr. Danielle McGinnis. In this show, we talk about the relational dynamics that result when only one person in the relationship is committed to 'inner-work'. For more content and coaching from Rick Alexander, click here

Is there a contradiction between responsible corporate actions and maximizing investors' financial returns? What if investors don't have only a single interest in one company? What if, instead, they have diversified portfolios of interests that include the well-being of future generations? This is the theory behind the Shareholder Commons, an organization established by Rick Alexander, Alison and Jerome's guest in this episode. Rick is a former corporate lawyer. In 2015, Rick became Head of Legal Policy at B Lab, where he worked to create sustainable corporate governance structures around the globe. He left that position in 2019 to develop the concepts behind The Shareholder Commons.Rick Alexander's website: https://frederickalexander.net/ His latest publication is available at this link: https://corpgov.law.harvard.edu/2022/05/04/one-small-step-from-financial-materiality-to-sesquimateriality-a-critical-conceptual-leap-for-the-issb/You are invited to join the Breaking the Fever LinkedIn group, where you can continue the conversation and connect with people interested in the same issues https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12383430/ Breaking the Fever is produced by Fiorella Lavorgna - https://www.bevocal.eu/

In today's Deep End episode with Dr. Danielle McGinnis, we discuss themes around Memorial Day and how to make sense of our experience with the holiday through a psychological lens.  For more info and content from Rick Alexander, click here For more info and content from Dr. Danielle McGinnis, click here

Today's episode is another 'Deep End Podcast' with myself and Dr. Danielle McGinnis where we discuss the nature of the psychic complex and the way it impacts our ability to love. To explore the work of Rick Alexander further, click here

In today's Deep End episode, Rick and I discuss the Jungian theory of complexes, projection, and how those topics weave together in a practical application of healing trauma and relational wounds.  We referred to the book Complex, Archetype, Symbol by Jolande Jacobi in this episode. To join my free community, head to https://dr-danielle-mcginnis.mn.co/share/ To follow me on social media, head to @drdaniellemcginnis To find my website, head to www.drdaniellemcginnis.com Be sure to rate, review, and share the show with those who you feel like would enjoy the show! Thanks for listening!

The latest Activist Investing Today podcast interviewed Shareholder Commons' Rick Alexander about why he thinks Twitter shareholders should demand that the social media giant set up an independent oversight trust as they evaluate Elon Musk's $44 billion acquisition. Alexander tells AIT he doesn't expect regulators or shareholders will stop the deal from happening, but he thinks investors shouldn't accept a traditional deal closing because of what he calls the implications of the transaction on "the public square."

In today's episode, my fiancé Rick Alexander and I circle around the symbols and images associated with the death and resurrection of Jesus in honor of Easter Sunday. To learn more about the upcoming book club on Trauma and the Soul, head to https://www.drdaniellemcginnis.com/trauma-soul-book-club To listen to Rick's podcast, A Thousand Names for God, head here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/a-thousand-names-for-god/id1490122328 To join my free community, head to https://dr-danielle-mcginnis.mn.co/share/ To follow me on social media, head to @drdaniellemcginnis To find my website, head to www.drdaniellemcginnis.com Be sure to rate, review, and share the show with those who you feel like would enjoy the show! Thanks for listening!

Today's teaching comes from chapter 15 of my latest book Ambitious Heroes and Heartache. For more content from Rick Alexander or to inquire about working with him, click here

In today's episode I discuss the topic of spiritual materialism with my fiancé Rick Alexander.  We discuss what it is and the common symptoms of spiritual materialism in modern culture. To learn more about the upcoming book club on Trauma and the Soul, head to https://www.drdaniellemcginnis.com/trauma-soul-book-club To listen to Rick's podcast, A Thousand Names for God, head here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/a-thousand-names-for-god/id1490122328 To join my free community, head to https://dr-danielle-mcginnis.mn.co/share/ To follow me on social media, head to @drdaniellemcginnis To find my website, head to www.drdaniellemcginnis.com Be sure to rate, review, and share the show with those who you feel like would enjoy the show! Thanks for listening!

Today's teaching is a reflection on our Western models of reality and how they might hold us back from experiencing the fullness of who we are and what this life is about.  To sign up for the upcoming book club, click here To engage more with the work of Rick Alexander visit www.rickalexander.com

Today's teaching comes from the third patriarch of Zen, Seng-Ts'an, and focuses on the role of acceptance in the spiritual path. To  register for Danielle and I's upcoming book club on Trauma and the Soul, click here To engage more with Rick Alexander's work, click here Sources mentioned in the show: The work of Eknath Easwaren  The work of Tara Brach Stephen Batchelor's Buddhism with beliefs Intro music Outro music  

Rick Alexander was in the Navy for 12 years, serving in special operations the entire time as a special operations combat medic and BUD/S instructor.  He'd reached the goals he'd set for himself to be among a small group Navy's most elite special operators.  Still, the voice inside him was nudging him that there was more.  He was hearing a call to new adventures outside the Navy - something that would require a bold leap into the unknown.  Hear Rick's story of making that leap, where he is now an author, speaker, personal development coach, and PhD candidate studying the intersection of mythology, psychology, and spirituality in the human quest to find meaning.Rick is also an avid endurance athlete having run over 200 miles in body armor in one punishing event, among many other ultra-marathon suffer-fests he's completed.  And he still reserves the right to drop punishment on you as the Chief Growth Operator for The Special Forces Experience (thespecialforcesexperience.com), a multi-day, post-traumatic growth experience for men that takes place in Northern Ontario, Canada and the Pacific NW, USA. Rick hosts a podcast called A Thousand Names for God that can be found on Spotify, iTunes and more. His books "Burn Your Couch" and "Ambitious Heroes and Heartache", his lecture series and other content can be found on his website: https://rickalexander.com.Enjoy!

In today's episode, Dr. Danielle McGinnis and I talk about our recent tour of Carl Jung's house, using the episode to talk about his life, work, and philosophy.  To engage more with the work of Dr. Danielle McGinnis, click here To engage more with Rick Alexander's work, click here.   

In today's episode, my fiancé Rick Alexander and I dialogue about what it was like to tour Carl Jung's house on our recent visit to Switzerland. To find more information on joining the Wounded Woman Workshop Series, head to https://www.drdaniellemcginnis.com/wounded-woman To join my free community, head to https://dr-danielle-mcginnis.mn.co/share/ To follow me on social media, head to @drdaniellemcginnis To find my website, head to www.drdaniellemcginnis.com Be sure to rate, review, and share the show with those who you feel like would enjoy the show! Thanks for listening!

Angelo Sisco & Rick Alexander: How To Play The Role Of Masculinity In 2021 Meet Angelo Sisco, business owner, coach and podcaster who discovered CrossFit and everything changed. After losing close to 100 pounds, he opened up his own Crossfit gym in 2010, helping others to be the best version of themselves.  Also meet Rick Alexander, an author, speaker and educator who specialises in helping individuals and organisations understand themselves better so that they can; increase performance, find meaning in their work and build a life that is in alignment with their ultimate goals. As a former member of the Naval special operations community as well as ultra endurance athlete, Rick crafts content to help lead people through adversity and into a life of meaning.   What You Will Discover:  [4:01] Learning To Use A Giants Hand Subtly   [10:14] How Do We Seek Order Through Potential  [16:20] Having An Opportunity To Use Time and A Mirror Correctly  [22:26] Initial Tribe Mentality And Going Out To Find Your Own Tribe  [31:44] Showing Up In Situations As Your Values, The Driver [44:15] The Value Of Feminine Energy    Relevant Links:  Connect with Angelo Sisco and go to their LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram pages. Check out their works Online, on Podcast, and YouTube. Connect with Rick Alexander and go to their Instagram page. Check out their works Online and their Book.  Join their workshop,  information here! LEAVE A REVIEW if you liked this episode!! Keep up with the podcast! Follow us on Apple, Stitcher, Google, and other podcast streaming platforms. To learn more, visit us at https://www.braindumppodcast.com/ **Let's Connect On Social Media!** LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brain-dump-518067203/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braindumppodcastshow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brain.dump.566   #podcast  

In today's episode I am joined by my fiancé Rick Alexander to have another deep end discussion about Love. What is Love? Where is it found? What cultural myths influence how we engage with Love?   To join my free community, head to https://dr-danielle-mcginnis.mn.co/share/ To follow me on social media, head to @drdaniellemcginnis To find my website, head to www.drdaniellemcginnis.com   Be sure to rate, review, and share the show with those who you feel like would enjoy the show! Thanks for listening!

Today I chat with Dr. Danielle Mcginnis about the Netflix mini-series Midnight Mass. We discuss the symbolism, psychological significance, and archetypal presence in the show. *Note: this show contains spoilers. To work with Rick Alexander or to engage with more of his content, check out www.rickalexander.com To sign up for our upcoming book club, please click here

Today's show is a teaching out of chapter 9 of my book Ambitious Heroes and Heartache. To inquire about working with Rick Alexander, check out www.rickalexander.com

In this Deep End Podcast, I chat with Dr. Danielle McGinnis about the 'WWJD' phenomenon and what its decline might say about our culture's current level of consciousness. To sign up for our upcoming book club, click here To inquire about working with Rick Alexander directly, click here

Today's show is a teaching based on my book Ambitious Heroes and Heartache.  To learn more about Rick Alexander, click here. The outro music is by Nick Mulvey, listen more here

There are different ways of conceptualizing masculinity. Today's guest is Rick Alexander, and in today's episode, he will teach us what it means to be a man from the mythological perspective. Have you ever felt that you are not answering your call? You are not the only one. Rick will share his story with us about how he went from being a military man to following his call and becoming a writer, speaker, and coach. This is an unplugged episode, one that you definitely can't miss. ABOUT RICK ALEXANDER Rick lives to find the depth in life. After serving 12 years in the military in a special operations capacity, he answered his next call to adventure to became a writer, speaker, and coach. He creates content exploring mythology, psychology, spirituality, and the human quest to find meaning. You can learn more about his ideas in his podcast 'A Thousand Names for God', by reading his latest book Ambitious Heroes and Heartache, by enrolling in his courses or upcoming workshops, or by having him speak to your team, organization, or club. CONNECT WITH RICK Website: rickalexander.com Instagram: @rickalexander_ WHAT YOU WILL HEAR: [6:38] Meet Rick Alexander. [11:38] Abandoning faith. [17:00] Rick's Journey. [19:21] The heroes' journey. [24:35] Heeding the call. [29:05] Going back to nature. [30:50] What factors lead people to explore other religions? [37:11] The call to adventure is related to following your life purpose? [43:56] "I can't speak." [51:30] Are the male roles changing? If you look at the civilized world and think, "no thank you," then you should subscribe to our podcast, so you don't miss a single episode! Also, join the UNcivilized community, and connect with me on my website, Facebook, or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more. This episode is sponsored by Zensquatch Apparel. Checkout www.Zensquatch.com and use promo code " UNcivilized " for 20% off your purchases AND FREE SHIPPING for the month of August 2021. Find Traver on Instagram @traverBoehm Get a copy my book, Man UNcivilized Start your journey to become the man the that the world failed to teach you how to be.

Today I break down some thoughts on the nature of good and evil and the role that they play in our lives. To engage more with Rick Alexander's work, click here. To listen to the intro/outro music, click here

Today's episode explores the Buddhist understanding of Karma and how that might influence our subjective experience.  For more by Rick Alexander, go to www.rickalexander.com For the intro music, click here  For the outro music, click here

Today I talk about some of the many reasons that we begin a growth journey and then seemingly abandon it.  For more from Rick Alexander, click here

Rick Alexander: Death Meet Rick Alexander, an author, speaker and educator who specializes in helping individuals and organizations understand themselves better so that they can; increase performance, find meaning in their work and build a life that is in alignment with their ultimate goals. As a former member of the Naval special operations community as well as ultra endurance athlete, Rick crafts content to help lead people through adversity and into a life of meaning. What You Will Discover: [06:04] Regret The Things That You Didn't Do Versus The Things That You Did Do  [09:37] Embracing The Discomfort And Moving Towards The Fear [17:51] How To Stay True In Telling The Story That Had Gone Wrong  [20:21] How To Find The Balance As A Human To Understand What's True And What's Not [23:03] How You Do Anything Is How You Do Everything [28:04] Becoming Aware Of All The Things That You Could Have Done Better   Relevant Links:  Connect with Rick Alexander and go to their Instagram page. Check out their works Online and their Book.  LEAVE A REVIEW if you liked this episode!! Keep up with the podcast! Follow us on Apple, Stitcher, Google, and other podcast streaming platforms. To learn more, visit us at https://www.braindumppodcast.com/ **Let's Connect On Social Media!** LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brain-dump-518067203/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braindumppodcastshow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brain.dump.566  #podcast 

Rick Alexander is an author, speaker, and serves as the Chief Growth Operator for The Special Forces Experience. He spent 12 years in the United States Navy as a Special Operations Combat Medic and has completed multiple ultra-endurance events, including a 240 mile run in body armor to raise money for the children of fallen heroes. As such, his work draws on this depth of experience in order to help people craft meaningful lives while in the heat of adversity. His current work is focused on the intersection of spirituality and psychology. You can hear his ideas on the podcast Morning Coffee with Rick Alexander, which airs Monday through Friday, or by checking out his latest book, Ambitious Heroes and Heartache (available in all formats). Follow him on Instagram here and check out his website, here. Read his two books, Burn Your Couch: A Manifesto for the Average here and Ambitious Heroes And Heartache: A book about what it means to be human here. Check out the Special Forces Experience, here. _______________________________________ To check out CURED nutrition and their various wonderful CBD products, click here: https://bit.ly/3hVQivi. Use the code LOVEBOMBS at checkout, and you will save an extra 10% and get FREE shipping. I use it every day and cannot recommend it more highly. They're fantastic (especially the ZEN pills)! Seriously. SO GOOD. _______________________________________ Follow me on Instagram @LongDistanceLoveBombs: https://www.instagram.com/longdistancelovebombs Looking for a heartfelt gift? Visit my print shop here: https://www.longdistancelovebombs.com/theshop Sign up for my weekly newsletter! Each week, I share a personal story and my favorite books, tunes, articles, and ideas. Click here: http://eepurl.com/T0l91. It's easy and takes five seconds. Check out a list of 120 of my favorite books here, including many my guests have written and recommend reading: https://www.amazon.com/shop/longdistancelovebombs Here is all of my favorite stuff on the planet: https://www.longdistancelovebombs.com/favorites --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/longdistancelovebombs/message

Angelo Sisco & Rick Alexander: How To Play The Role Of Masculinity In 2021 Meet Angelo Sisco, business owner, coach and podcaster who discovered CrossFit and everything changed. After losing close to 100 pounds, he opened up his own Crossfit gym in 2010, helping others to be the best version of themselves.  Also meet Rick Alexander, an author, speaker and educator who specializes in helping individuals and organizations understand themselves better so that they can; increase performance, find meaning in their work and build a life that is in alignment with their ultimate goals. As a former member of the Naval special operations community as well as ultra endurance athlete, Rick crafts content to help lead people through adversity and into a life of meaning.   What You Will Discover:  [4:01] Learning To Use A Giants Hand Subtly   [10:14] How Do We Seek Order Through Potential  [16:20] Having An Opportunity To Use Time and A Mirror Correctly  [22:26] Initial Tribe Mentality And Going Out To Find Your Own Tribe  [31:44] Showing Up In Situations As Your Values, The Driver [44:15] The Value Of Feminine Energy    Relevant Links:  Connect with Angelo Sisco and go to their LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram pages. Check out their works Online, on Podcast, and YouTube. Connect with Rick Alexander and go to their Instagram page. Check out their works Online and their Book.  Join their workshop,  information here! LEAVE A REVIEW if you liked this episode!! Keep up with the podcast! Follow us on Apple, Stitcher, Google, and other podcast streaming platforms. To learn more, visit us at https://www.braindumppodcast.com/ **Let's Connect On Social Media!** LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brain-dump-518067203/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braindumppodcastshow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brain.dump.566   #podcast

Meet Rick Alexander, an author, speaker, and serves as the Chief Growth Operator for The Special Forces Experience. Rick spent 12 years in the United States Navy as a Special Operations Combat Medic and now helps people craft meaningful lives while in the heat of adversity. In this episode of the Omar Pinto Coaching Podcast, Rick opens up about how he overcame adversity and created a meaningful life. He describes how he let go of who he was told to be and instead focused on who he wanted to become. Listen in to learn how to become aware of your toxicity through shadow work and taking the opportunity to change for the better. You will also learn how to observe moments of truth in your everyday life to help transform your life. “Transformation is a really long process of learning to trust the voice that's deepest within you.”– Rick [7:06] What You Will Discover: [2:19] Rick describes the moments he fell in love with adventure and joining the military. [6:55] The self-realization journey that he took to start living a life aligned with his own value system. [8:47] How Rick transitioned from a career in the military to a writer. [23:03] How coaching made him discover his self-destructive patterns and understand them. [27:16] How to cut ties with who you were and establishing boundaries on who you are away from your family. [30:37] How he let go of unimportant things and make way for new energy and life. [34:05] How shadow works helps you be aware of your toxicity and allows you to change. [39:08] The process of repatterning by allowing yourself to hurt and let go. [42:16] The impact of listening to moments of truth to help transform your life. [51:30] The power of listening to your internal constitution before you make a move. About Rick Alexander: Rick spent 12 years in the United States Navy as a Special Operations Combat Medic and has completed multiple ultra-endurance events including a 240 mile run in body armor, to raise money for the children of fallen heroes. As such his work draws on this depth of experience in order to help people craft meaningful lives while in the heat of adversity. You can hear his ideas on his podcast, Morning Coffee with Rick Alexander, or by reading his latest book, Ambitious Heroes and Heartache. For the show notes and links for this episode go to omarpinto.com/015. ***  Get 1-on-1 Life Coaching with Omar Pinto! For more information and a FREE consultation go to omarpinto.com/coaching. ***  Explore the Alcohol-Free Lifestyle and Feel Better Now! Join the SHAIR Recovery Community and live alcohol-free - theshairpodcast.com/join-the-src.

Rick has an ability to word thoughts and questions in a way that will make you look deep into your own mind, get clear on what you value and get the right mindset to achieve it. No one can achieve their full potential if they focus on the wrong values and without the right perspective and mindset to get there. Rick Alexander is an author, speaker, and serves as the Chief Growth Operator for The Special Forces Experience. Rick spent 12 years in the United States Navy as a Special Operations Combat Medic and has completed multiple ultra-endurance events including a 240 mile run in body armor, to raise money for the children of fallen heroes. As such his work draws on this depth of experience in order to help people craft meaningful lives while in the heat of adversity. His current work is focused on the intersection of spirituality and psychology. You can hear his ideas on the podcast, Morning Coffee with Rick Alexander which airs Monday through Friday or by checking out his latest book, Ambitious Heroes and Heartache (available in all formats). If you are interested in having Rick speak to your organization or club please send an email to rick@rickalexander.com. His two current lectures are centered around Cultivating a Meaningful Life and Managing one's own Psychological Wellness and Mental Health during times of Adversity IG: @rickalexander_ www.rickalexander.com

When you wake up each morning, your life could unfold in a thousand different and unexpected ways. Each day comes with new challenges, some of which you never could have predicted. Now, more than ever, many of us are learning to live within change we didn't see coming. We are adapting to a new normal, which will continue to fluctuate and be reshaped with every passing day. This week, author, podcaster, and educator Rick Alexander talks about perseverance and resilience in an ever-changing world. “When you find yourself in a situation where the world looks profoundly different than what you thought it was going to look like, the way that you talk to yourself is going to empower or disempower you,” he says. That's why it's important to ask the right questions and move forward, letting go of any attachment to ideas of how things should have gone. That will open you up to focusing on how things are and learning to live life to the fullest, no matter what happens next. What You'll Learn: Develop perseverance to stabilize within change Focus on the things you can control Know your limits and when you need to stop Make tough decisions with a clear head Let go of preconceived notions of how things should be Order Rick's book, Ambitious Heroes & Heartache here. Support the show by grabbing a copy of Compete Every Day's newest book at Book.CompeteEveryDay.com! Connect with Jake on social media: LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/jakethompson4 Twitter - @JakeAThompson Instagram - @JakeThompsonSpeaks

Is comfort the point of modern life or has it quietly robbed us of something? And what does it have to do with lifters? Tune in as the guys discuss these questions with retired military professional Rick Alexander. Topics range from the freedom to specialize, to training principles like overload and specificity, to getting out of your comfort zone. Finally, with the Fall and Holiday funds drive approaching, extra thanks go out to existing supporters of the show like Neil, Steven, Thomas, Alan, Damon, Jill, and Kurt. You are appreciated!

Rick Alexander is an entrepreneur, an athlete, an active member of the military, and an author, and he's really good at all of those things. That's hard! In this episode we spend a lot of time discussing how Rick decided to write his book “Burn Your Couch”, the experiences that influenced it, and the impact he hopes it will have on the world. Rick is the kind of guy who would rather run the 12 miles to work than drive his Mercedes in the morning. He thinks in a way that I find very different than most people and because of that, this episode carries a unique tone to it that I think you will enjoy. Rick can be found at: @run.lift.evolve @lionheartradio www.RickAlexander.com

I interview my co-host Doug Stewart about Qualifying. There was a lively discussion in our private Facebook Group No BS Sales School For Furniture & Mattress Salespeople. Anyone who sells furniture or mattresses in a retail store is invited to join our group. There are no civilians only our industry people. There are a few honorary members who are experts in marketing or advertising as well. If You Want To Qualify Better… Listen To This Interview! The stars of the show are members of our group who contributed to the discussion and offered great ideas to help RSAs qualify better. Without the comments of Charlie Lloyd, Dan Sowder, Rick Alexander, and Kelly Hall this podcast would never have happened. Thank You guys for your insights.  Three Words & An Idea To Help You Qualify Like A Sales Champion After I go on a rant Doug jots down some notes since I won't let him speak. He comes up with three words and an idea that will jump start your qualifying. After Doug shares those concepts with me I share my experience with the two best retail sales professionals I've met. Even though they were very different stylistically when I apply Doug's three words and an idea it explains what made them great. Don't miss this!  Want more Doug Stewart just go to http://furnishingresults.com. Download for FREE “The 9 Biggest Mistakes Furniture & Mattress Stores Make & How To Avoid Them” at peteprimeau.com. Wishing You Success! Pete