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Bump and Stacy look back on the Mariners nine game win streak with Insider Shannon Drayer, they get you ready for the final road trip of the season with broadcaster Ryan Rowland-Smith, they dive into the stats of the streak with Senior Manager of Baseball Communications Alex Mayer, and they hear what Jeff Passan had to say about Josh Naylor’s future in Seattle.
Welcome to The Ecommerce Braintrust podcast, brought to you by Julie Spear, Head of Retail Marketplace Services, and Jordan Ripley, Director of Retail Account Management. Today, we're thrilled to be joined by Scott Lester, Senior Manager of Digital & E-commerce at eos: the brand behind the beloved Evolution of Smooth products, from body lotions and lip balms to shaving creams. We first connected with Scott at eTail East, where he spoke on marketplace optimization and strategy. His insights really stood out, and we're excited to dive deeper into those ideas with him today. Tune in to find out more! KEY TAKEAWAYS In this episode, Julie, Jordan, and Scott discuss: Scott Lester's Nontraditional Career Path: Scott shares how he went from a Spanish literature degree and pharmaceutical sales to a thriving career in ecommerce, emphasizing the value of curiosity and adaptability. Translating Brand Ethos Across Channels: The eos team maintains consistency in their brand voice across digital marketplaces, retail media, and in-store experiences. Marketplace Growth Framework: Scott walks through eos's approach to marketplace growth by breaking it into four stages: market anticipation, leveraging reviews, discover & rank, and platform optimization. Nimbleness in Product Innovation: Insights on how eos uses social and market trends (such as their "Flavor Lab" launches inspired by viral secret menu hacks) to quickly develop and release new products, benefiting from the agility that comes with being a relatively small company. The Power of Customer Reviews: Discussion on how reviews are being repurposed into user-generated content and ad creative, and why customer sentiment is now essential, especially with the rise of AI such as Amazon's Rufus and Walmart's Sparky. Shifting Optimization Strategies: The evolution from keyword-stuffing to a more nuanced approach focused on consumer language, mobile relevance, and content that appeals both to customers and marketplace algorithms. Paid vs. Organic in Digital Shelf Strategy: Scott explains balancing organic and paid tactics, and why he no longer believes in strict “upper/mid/lower-funnel” strategies. Instead, eos seeks to create memorable, shareable moments across multiple touchpoints. The Rise of AMC and Measurement: How Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC) has moved from “nice to have” to essential for tracking incremental impact and optimizing media spend effectively. AI: Both Exciting and Alarming: Scott offers candid thoughts on the double-edged sword of AI in ecommerce, from helping with data analysis to concerns over generative imagery and deepfakes.
No single world region has experienced a greater relative increase in international migration since 2010 than Latin America and the Caribbean. Buffeted by displacement crises, economic dislocation, and changing migrant demographics, Latin America and the Caribbean have seen migration become one of the most pressing issues of our time. And while movement from the region toward the United States has dominated much of the public discourse, in fact, most migrants from the region remain within Latin America and the Caribbean. How are these countries responding to this new reality? In a newly published Stanford University Press book, On the Move: Migration Policies in Latin America and the Caribbean, Migration Policy Institute (MPI) President Andrew Selee and coauthors Valerie Lacarte, Ariel G. Ruiz Soto, and Diego Chaves-González offer the first comprehensive look at policy responses by governments in the region and shed light on the lesser-known dynamics of migration in, to, and through the region. Through compelling storytelling and rigorous analysis, the authors uncover how governments and societies in Latin America and the Caribbean are adapting—unevenly, yet innovatively—to an era of unprecedented human mobility. This webinar features discussion of the authors' key findings, surprising patterns, and the urgent policy questions facing Latin America and the Caribbean today. Speakers: Andrew Selee, President, MPI Valerie Lacarte, Senior Policy Analyst, MPI Ariel G. Ruiz Soto, Senior Policy Analyst, MPI Diego Chaves-González, Senior Manager, Latin America and Caribbean Initiative, MPI Opening Comments by: Roberta S. Jacobson, Founding Partner, Dinámica Americas; former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs; former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico
AJ Bruno, the CEO of $21M SaaS startup Quota Path, explains his company-wide experiment to make all of his employees vibe code. The results were shocking. Thanks for tuning in! Catch new episodes every Sunday. Don't miss GTM2025 — the only B2B tech conference exclusively for GTM executives. Use code TOPLINE for 10% off your GA ticket. Subscribe to Topline Newsletter. Tune into Topline Podcast, the #1 podcast for founders, operators, and investors in B2B tech. Join the free Topline Slack channel to connect with 600+ revenue leaders to keep the conversation going beyond the podcast! Chapters: 00:00 The Future of AI in Startups 00:52 Introduction to Top Line 05:08 Vibe Coding Fridays Explained 13:32 The Impact of AI on Company Culture 29:57 The Role of Managers in Modern Companies 33:36 Challenging Traditional Management Practices 34:13 The Role of Senior Managers and Getting Hands Dirty 35:38 The Value of Middle Management 45:54 The Impact of AI on Management Roles 52:20 The Bubble of AI Revenue Reporting 1:00:58 Predictions for the Future of Labor
Collaboration is the engine of innovation in healthcare access, and nowhere is that spirit stronger than at the upcoming PAC Access Summit, a two-day event co-hosted by Emory Healthcare on October 13–14. In this episode of All Access Pass, host Chris Profeta sits down with three Emory leaders who will be presenting at the Summit: Kelsey Thomas, Director of Program Development in Patient Access; Nick Woodbury, Assistant Director of Capacity Management in Patient Access; and Josiah Thomasson, Senior Manager of Data Foundations & Engineering.Together, they offer a preview of their sessions and share how Emory is advancing access through program development, capacity management, and data innovation. From building frameworks that support frontline teams to leveraging system solutions and analytics for smarter decisions, this conversation highlights the interdisciplinary work driving access transformation.Whether you're preparing to attend the Summit or looking for fresh ideas to bring back to your own organization, you'll gain insights into how Emory Healthcare is helping to shape the future of patient access.
Today, I am pleased to welcome Craig Armstrong, Managing Partner of Veridian, a Miami-based tax, audit, accounting, and advisory firm. Craig has over 25 years of public accounting experience, including serving clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to local or middle market companies, as well as high net worth family offices and individuals. He began his career with the firm of Williams, Cox, Weidner, and Cox in Tallahassee, Florida, and held prior roles as Senior Manager of Corporate Accounting Special Projects with Ryder System, Inc. and South Florida Site Leader for audits of employee benefit plans at PwC in Miami. Craig co-founded CAPA, a certified public accounting firm in 2004 and merged with Hancock Askew in 2020 prior to forming Veridian in 2025. He serves on the audit and finance committee of the Board of Directors for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami and is a member of the University of Miami's School of Business Accounting Advisory Board. Craig and his firm, Veridian, are advisor members of FOX and we are thrilled to have their expertise available within our membership community. In recent years, technological advancements have transformed the role of the advisor serving UHNW families. Craig talks about how the role of the advisor has evolved alongside technology, and particularly how the role of the CPA has changed. With the rise of AI, we are beginning to witness the next-stage transformation of the family advisor role. Craig shares his thoughts on what is likely to happen to the role of the fiduciary advisor in the era of AI – how will CPAs, estate planners, and wealth planners will coexist with the AI tools. One practical consideration advisors and families need to navigate is the increasingly divergent preferences between older-gen and rising-gen clients. Craig offers his tips on how professionals and clients can best manage the “generational tug of war” caused by their different values and preferences. Finally, Craig provides his and suggestions for UHNW clients on how best to interact with their CPA – especially given all the self-serve tools and AI solutions that are increasingly available in all professional services fields. Please enjoy this highly informative conversation with a leading expert and experienced UHNW advisor serving enterprise families.
In this episode, Amy Springer and Tim Brewer are joined by Josh Epperson, Senior Manager of Organizational Development at Amazon. Josh shares a refreshingly honest, thought-provoking journey from play-based therapy with children to shaping strategy, structure, and systems at one of the world's largest companies. This conversation explores how org design is evolving in an AI-infused world—why the org chart is no longer enough, how agentic AI changes workforce strategy, and what leaders should be measuring (but often aren't). Josh reveals practical frameworks like Fit to Purpose and Fit to Deliver, explains why most org design efforts are reactive (and broken), and challenges us to design ourselves out of a job before AI does it for us. Whether you're an org design pro or a founder navigating scale, this is your blueprint for designing resilient, high-performing organizations. Josh Epperson https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshepperson/ Org Design Podcast https://www.linkedin.com/company/orgdesignpodcast/ https://www.functionly.com/org-design-podcast Functionly https://www.functionly.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/functionly/
A alarming new report out of Sweden has revealed that a THIRD of their financial institutions have not started exploring artificial intelligence solutions in AML at all!While zero respondents said they have full or advanced AI implementation in place.But in this age where financial criminals are plugged in to the latest technology, can you really afford not to be?Our expert host, Marit Rødevand, is joined by Daniel Bardun, Senior Manager in Financial Crime Prevention at Advisense, to ask: What is holding Sweden back on AI in AML? The pair discuss: the size and scale of shadow banking today, the consequences of this parallel financial system, and what can be done to shut it down.Producer: Matthew Dunne-MilesEditor: Dominic DelargySubscribe to our newsletter, Fresh Laundry, here.____________________________________The Laundry podcast explores the complex world of financial crime, anti-money laundering (AML), compliance, sanctions, and global financial regulation.Hosted by Marit Rødevand, Fredrik Riiser, and Robin Lycka, each episode features in-depth conversations with leading experts from banking, fintech, regulatory bodies, and investigative journalism.Tune in as we dissect headline news, unpack regulatory trends, and examine the real-world consequences of non-compliance — all through a uniquely compliance-focused lens.The Laundry is proudly produced by Strise.Get in touch at: laundry@strise.ai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, we bring you an exclusive recording from the Innov8rs LearningLab featuring Tito Obaisi, Senior Manager of Pipeline and Insights at Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs, in conversation with our Founder and CEO Fred Schonenberg. Tito shares how his team captures and socializes insights from startup collaborations across Comcast, NBCUniversal, and Sky to inspire colleagues, educate teams, and uncover opportunities for transformation. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at how strategic partnerships with startups fuel enterprise-wide innovation and shape the next generation of products, technologies, and services.
Ellen Alphonso, CPA, is a Senior Manager at Boyum Barenscheer PLLP and a recognized expert in employee benefit plan audits, with extensive experience guiding plan sponsors through the complexities of employee benefit plan compliance. Licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in Minnesota, Ellen has led audits for retirement plans ranging from under $500,000 to over $5 billion in assets, offering a rare depth of insight across a wide spectrum of plan sizes and structures.Known for her collaborative approach and clear communication style, Ellen excels at translating technical audit findings into actionable strategies for fiduciaries and plan management. Her work emphasizes not only regulatory compliance but also the importance of accountability, transparency, and a participant-first mindset.Ellen leads Boyum Barenscheer's training initiatives for employee benefit plan audits, a vital component of the firm's ongoing compliance with its EBPAQC (Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center) credentials. She also contributes her expertise as a member of the Minnesota Society of CPAs' Audits of Employee Benefit Plans Conference Task Force, helping shape educational programming for practitioners across the state. Beyond her professional work, Ellen serves as the board treasurer for In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theater, supporting the organization's mission to foster creativity and community through the arts.In this episode, Eric and Ellen Alphonso discuss:Prioritizing specialized expertiseStrengthening audit scope and practicesAddressing common pitfallsLeveraging auditors as partnersKey Takeaways:Auditors with deep experience in employee benefit plan audits reduce errors and ensure compliance. Choosing specialists, especially for first-time audits, safeguards accuracy.Effective audits go beyond financials to include compliance checks, reconciliations, and verification of new employee contributions, building stronger systems.Errors often stem from overextended HR/payroll departments, manual processes, or system changes. Proactive integration and training minimize risks.Strong audit firms provide more than compliance—they communicate with service providers, share best practices, assist with onboarding, and support fraud prevention through security measures.“Absolute best practice I see in my superstar clients is they do reconciliations regularly and on an annual basis.” - Ellen AlphonsoConnect with Ellen Alphonso:Website: https://myboyum.com/leadership/ellen-alphonso/ Connect with Eric Dyson: Website: https://90northllc.com/Phone: 940-248-4800Email: contact@90northllc.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/401kguy/ Important clarification from the podcast show dialogue: "If an ERISA plan exceeds 100 participants with an account balance but remains under 120 in perpetuity, then the plan would not require an audit for each subsequent year that it remains under 120 participants with a balance. Please verify current rules and check with your plan record-keeper, advisor, or CPA to ensure compliance with this requirement." The information and content of this podcast are general in nature and are provided solely for educational and informational purposes. It is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the posting date, but may be subject to change.It is not intended to provide a specific recommendation for any type of product or service discussed in this presentation or to provide any warranties, investment advice, financial advice, tax, plan design, or legal advice (unless otherwise specifically indicated). Please consult your own independent advisor as to any investment, tax, or legal statements made.The specific facts and circumstances of all qualified plans can vary, and the information contained in this podcast may or may not apply to your individual circumstances or to your plan or client plan-specific circumstances.
On this episode of Inside Content, Peyton Lombardo, Senior Manager at 3Vision, is joined by Patrick Courtney, Chief Business Officer at Fuse Media—a global entertainment company known for its multicultural programming. They explore how Fuse Media has evolved from its roots in pay TV into a modern media operation with seven FAST channels and a growing SVOD footprint. Their discussion includes the risks and rewards of ad-supported models, how Fuse Media is building scale through the Culture Collective, and why creators might be key to the next wave of original content. Stay in the content world loop
Stacy and Curtis look back on yesterday’s series opening win against the Cardinals with Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer, they get you ready for the rest of the homestand with broadcaster Angie Mentink, they dive into the stats of Cal Raleigh’s historic season with Senior Manager of Baseball Communications Alex Mayer, and they hear what Jeff Passan had to say about how the Mariners remaining schedule will help their playoff hopes.
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On this very special episode of Open Space Radio, we discuss all things 2025 NRPA Annual Conference! It's hard to believe we'll be in Orlando with thousands of our friends, colleagues and peers in just a few days. If you'll be in Orlando, please come say hello to the Open Space team in the exhibit hall. We'll be posted up in the Open Space Lounge, which is booth #1272, right next to the NRPA Member Area. Come hang out for a few, grab some swag and even get on the mic! On today's episode, we have some very special guests who play a big role behind-the-scenes to make the NRPA Annual Conference come to life. They'll be giving you some practical takeaways so you feel informed, less overwhelmed, and excited to dive into everything the conference has to offer. Today we're so excited to welcome Jenna Kuklish, NRPA's education systems program specialist, and Michael Biedenstein, NRPA's Senior Manager of Membership. We chat about all the things you'll need to know before you arrive and some helpful tips for navigating the conference. Tune in below to learn: An overview of key conference highlights and can't-miss experiences Tips for creating a personalized schedule and not missing out on key session or events How to maximize your learning and get Continuing Education Units Practical tips for navigating the Orange County Convention Center and surrounding areas Insider tips from NRPA staff and attendees And much more! Helpful Links: NRPA Events App Exhibit Hall Highlights Full Education Session Schedule Networking Events in Orlando NRPA Network Meetings in Orlando (Including Conference 101: A Crash Course for New Attendees, taking place on Monday, September 15 at 5 p.m. in the Orange County Convention Center) Opening General Session and Day 2 General Session Shuttle Schedule 2025 NRPA Virtual Conference This episode of Open Space Radio is sponsored by Xplor Recreation. Xplor Recreation's parks and recreation software helps municipalities and government organizations of all sizes connect with their community. Xplor Recreation makes managing operations, payment processing, membership management, and program coordination effortless. Are you heading to the 2025 NRPA Annual Conference? Xplor Recreation will be giving away iPad Airs to three lucky attendees through a randomized draw. Enter for your chance to win by going to https://xplor.ink/NRPA2025.
Many firms invest in marketing tools without first aligning people and process. Marketing by Numbers took the opposite approach—and it's paying off. In this episode of Amplify!, host Meg Hoevener is joined by Jamie Miller, Senior Manager of Firmwide Growth, and Don Breckenridge, Director of Growth, to explore how firms are using MarTech stack to fuel strategy, not just execution. From optimizing Salesforce and Pardot to training servers on lead data, Jamie and Don emphasize the importance of building cross-functional alignment before layering in new tools. You'll hear how their team builds in automation, supports firmwide accountability, and evaluates new platforms against clearly defined goals. Whether you're leading a solo function or scaling a full marketing department, this conversation offers valuable insight into setting your tech stack—and your team—up for long-term success. New boost For more Amplify episodes and to learn more about the Association for Accounting Marketing, visit accountingmarketing.org/category/amplify
Simon Rowley and Julian Ball join Josh Howell, LEI President, and Mark Reich, LEI Chief Engineer Strategy, and continue this month's discussion about the role of continuous improvement (CI) groups in lean management. Simon is Senior Manager at the Toyota Lean Management Centre (TLMC) in the UK, and Julian is Section Manager. TLMC was started by Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK in 2009 to support companies in the UK interested in implementing the Toyota Production System (TPS). The two TLMC executives describe the startup of the center and how it initially enabled Toyota UK to employ and improve staff during a financial downturn. “They saw this as an opportunity for development of their own people, going out to clients and helping them and coaching them in TPS and the Toyota Way, develop them to then go rotate back into the business and make our business stronger,” says Julian. The best way to get better at TPS, adds Simon, is to practice, and TLMC offers team members opportunities to practice with diverse industries, people, problems, and environments. On the podcast Simon and Julian also talk about: Training programs they bring to clients in the UK, including Rolls Royce, and their work in industries beyond manufacturing, such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and high tech. “The thinking way can be implemented into all of these sectors,” says Julian. The approach of TLMC team members with clients compared to staff at Toyota's internal CI group, the Operations Management Development Division (OMDD): “When we're here at Toyota and having a discussion about TPS, it's OK to assume that everyone has some level of knowledge and you can start using terms and think of activities you're going to do and everybody is kind of on the same page,” notes Simon. “If you go to an external enterprise, first of all you have to change the way you communicate to people.” Advice for companies new to TPS and wanting to get started with improvements: get at least some advice from a lean expert, don't get too ambitious when starting with lean, begin small in an area and with people who have expressed an interest in lean improvements, make sure of who needs to be on board to make it work, and don't worry about getting it wrong. People development and TPS: “Unless you're developing your people in your organization, you'll never maximize the potential of TPS, you'll get just little bits of improvement,” says Simon. The importance of standardized work: “Standardized work allows us to build high-quality vehicles safely every single cycle,” say Julian. “The other part of that is it's the members' safety net. We'll train you how to do something and, of course, if you do it this way every single time you will stay safe and you will build that quality vehicle. We're avoiding any of these conflicts of who did it wrong and why didn't you do it like this. We just follow the standardized work... If I work this way, I can't do anything wrong.” Want to take these ideas further? Go beyond the page and see lean leadership in action. The Lean Leadership Learning Tour (Nov. 10–13, 2025) takes you inside Toyota, GE Appliances, and Summit Polymers to witness real-world problem-solving, leadership development, and transformation at scale. Bring a colleague, align your vision, and return ready to accelerate change. Learn more »
The 2025 Global Leadership Summit Recap Series continues today on Stories from the River! CEO Charlie Malouf welcomes back guest Kellie Jones, Senior Manager, Retail Operations. The two deep dive into Nick Saban's interview with Paula Faris at the Global Leadership Summit. The episode kicks off with enthusiastic reflections on Broad River's recent Experts Soirée at STK Steakhouse and the Grand Reopening of the Columbia store, highlighting the importance of community, transformation, and celebrating success with fellow Memory Makers. They also discuss the recent "Pioneering the Path - a Purpose 8:28 Experience" event, sharing excitement over keynote speakers such as Jon Acuff and Kristen Hadeed, and the motivational trading cards featuring company experts. The heart of the episode centers on Nick Saban's leadership insights, with Kellie expressing how, despite not being a college football enthusiast, she resonated deeply with his principles on leadership, routine, adaptability, and self-assessment. They explore Saban's philosophy of transformational leadership, the necessity of focusing on the process rather than just results, and the value of developing both individual and collective visions within organizations. Key themes include the importance of discipline, continuous self-assessment, guarding against complacency, and fostering a mindset of positivity and perseverance—parallels Kellie draws to her own journey and to the growth mindset encouraged among Memory Makers at Broad River Retail. The episode closes on a note of inspiration, with resounding takeaways on legacy, purpose, and being a positive force both within the company and the wider community. Watch the other episodes in the GLS 25 Recap series: Consistency Over Charisma: Takeaways from Craig Groeschel's Opening Keynote at the 2025 Global Leadership Summit - https://youtu.be/cwNiyzyD-go Unlocking Potential and Conquering Goals: Takeaways from Jon Acuff's Closing Keynote at the Global Leadership Summit - https://youtu.be/TxtGAFeenSo Live Life Like a Diversified Portfolio & More Insights from Thasunda Brown Duckett @ GLS25 - https://youtu.be/-qUowzD4-5M Less Really Is More: Takeaways from Juliet Funt's Tactics to Cut Clutter at GLS25 - https://youtu.be/aa7gHNA_Wao Additional resources: Your Story: A Tribute to Coach Saban (Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJHkjMlVSR0 "The Road Less Travelled" book by M. Scott Peck - https://www.amazon.com/Road-Less-Traveled-Psychology-Traditional/dp/0671250671 "How Good Do You Want To Be?: A Champion's Tips on How to Lead and Succeed at Work and in Life" (Book by Nick Saban) - https://www.amazon.com/How-Good-You-Want-Champions/dp/0345500849 Nick's Kids Foundation - https://www.nickskidsfoundation.org Saban Center - https://sabancenter.org The Leadership Secrets of Nick Saban: How Alabama's Coach Became the Greatest Ever - https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Secrets-Nick-Saban-Alabamas/dp/1637740832 "Permission to Screw Up" book by Kristen Hadeed - https://www.amazon.com/Permission-Screw-Up-Learned-Everything/dp/1591848296/ Kristen Hadeed website - https://www.kristenhadeed.com "All It Takes Is a Goal" book by Jon Acuff - https://www.amazon.com/All-Takes-Goal-Massive-Potential/dp/1540900819 "Soundtracks" book by Jon Acuff - https://www.amazon.com/Soundtracks-Surprising-Overthinking-Jon-Acuff/dp/1540900800/ Soundtracks: The Conversations Card Deck - https://jonacuff.com/product/soundtracks-the-conversations-card-deck/ Jon Acuff website - https://jonacuff.com Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/P7ldcRfsQrg Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes. Broad River Retail brought this show to you. Visit https://BroadRiverRetail.com Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broad-river-retail
What role can health coaches play in addressing today's mental health crisis? On this episode of Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes FMCA graduate Shelby Garay, Senior Manager of Coaching at the Headspace Training Institute, to talk about her journey from FMCA's inaugural class to shaping the future of mental health coaching. Shelby shares her passion for dismantling health inequities, training new coaches, and integrating functional medicine principles into mental health care.Show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/shelby-garay-146/
In this episode, we're diving into the world of biogenic carbon, what it is, why it matters, and how it's treated in Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs).Join us as we untangle the science, standards, and sustainability implications of measuring carbon from renewable biological sources.Whether you're a sustainability pro or just carbon-curious, this one's for you.Presenters:Catherine Beare, Regional Director - Business Assurance (UK & Iberia)Vijay Thakur, Senior Manager, Sustainability & LCA Lead, Intertek AssurisFollow us on- Intertek's Assurance In Action || Twitter || LinkedIn.
The 2025 Global Leadership Summit Recap Series continues today on Stories from the River! CEO Charlie Malouf welcomes back guest Kellie Jones, Senior Manager, Retail Operations. The two deep dive into Nick Saban's interview with Paula Faris at the Global Leadership Summit. The episode kicks off with enthusiastic reflections on Broad River's recent Experts Soirée at STK Steakhouse and the Grand Reopening of the Columbia store, highlighting the importance of community, transformation, and celebrating success with fellow Memory Makers. They also discuss the recent "Pioneering the Path - a Purpose 8:28 Experience" event, sharing excitement over keynote speakers such as Jon Acuff and Kristen Hadeed, and the motivational trading cards featuring company experts. The heart of the episode centers on Nick Saban's leadership insights, with Kellie expressing how, despite not being a college football enthusiast, she resonated deeply with his principles on leadership, routine, adaptability, and self-assessment. They explore Saban's philosophy of transformational leadership, the necessity of focusing on the process rather than just results, and the value of developing both individual and collective visions within organizations. Key themes include the importance of discipline, continuous self-assessment, guarding against complacency, and fostering a mindset of positivity and perseverance—parallels Kellie draws to her own journey and to the growth mindset encouraged among Memory Makers at Broad River Retail. The episode closes on a note of inspiration, with resounding takeaways on legacy, purpose, and being a positive force both within the company and the wider community. Watch the other episodes in the GLS 25 Recap series: Consistency Over Charisma: Takeaways from Craig Groeschel's Opening Keynote at the 2025 Global Leadership Summit - https://youtu.be/cwNiyzyD-go Unlocking Potential and Conquering Goals: Takeaways from Jon Acuff's Closing Keynote at the Global Leadership Summit - https://youtu.be/TxtGAFeenSo Live Life Like a Diversified Portfolio & More Insights from Thasunda Brown Duckett @ GLS25 - https://youtu.be/-qUowzD4-5M Less Really Is More: Takeaways from Juliet Funt's Tactics to Cut Clutter at GLS25 - https://youtu.be/aa7gHNA_Wao Additional resources: Your Story: A Tribute to Coach Saban (Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJHkjMlVSR0 "The Road Less Travelled" book by M. Scott Peck - https://www.amazon.com/Road-Less-Traveled-Psychology-Traditional/dp/0671250671 "How Good Do You Want To Be?: A Champion's Tips on How to Lead and Succeed at Work and in Life" (Book by Nick Saban) - https://www.amazon.com/How-Good-You-Want-Champions/dp/0345500849 Nick's Kids Foundation - https://www.nickskidsfoundation.org Saban Center - https://sabancenter.org The Leadership Secrets of Nick Saban: How Alabama's Coach Became the Greatest Ever - https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Secrets-Nick-Saban-Alabamas/dp/1637740832 "Permission to Screw Up" book by Kristen Hadeed - https://www.amazon.com/Permission-Screw-Up-Learned-Everything/dp/1591848296/ Kristen Hadeed website - https://www.kristenhadeed.com "All It Takes Is a Goal" book by Jon Acuff - https://www.amazon.com/All-Takes-Goal-Massive-Potential/dp/1540900819 "Soundtracks" book by Jon Acuff - https://www.amazon.com/Soundtracks-Surprising-Overthinking-Jon-Acuff/dp/1540900800/ Soundtracks: The Conversations Card Deck - https://jonacuff.com/product/soundtracks-the-conversations-card-deck/ Jon Acuff website - https://jonacuff.com Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/P7ldcRfsQrg Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes. Broad River Retail brought this show to you. Visit https://BroadRiverRetail.com Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broad-river-retail
How do you restore wild rice to an area? Steven Hogg, Senior Manager of Wildlife at Three Rivers Park District, talks about the work done to bring back wild rice. From sourcing seeds, to distributing them, and making sure it grows Steven talks about the challenges, what he's learned, and how the restoration is going at Three Rivers.
Send us a textIsn't it time you played a bigger game in your career?Too many brilliant women in leadership are showing up as a diluted version of themselves masking their true brilliance, overthinking every move, and second-guessing their voice in the boardroom.But what if you could drop the mask, step into authentic, confident leadership, and still have time for the moments that matter most?Want to Lead with More Confidence and Live with More Balance? Discover 3SIXTY leaders ClubPodcast Details: In this week's episode of the 360 LeadHERship Podcast, I sat down with two incredible 3SIXTY Leaders Club members, Sandra and Marie, who have done exactly that.They share how they went from self-doubt and hesitation to promotions, stronger executive presence, and perhaps most importantly more time and energy to live life on their own terms.Tune in to discover:Goal setting strategies that helped them shift from reactive to strategic leadershipHow they built unstoppable executive presence without changing who they areMindset shifts that helped them speak up with authority and influence in senior leadership meetingsThe ripple effect of leadership growth on work-life balanceWhy being part of a like-minded community accelerates confidence, clarity, and career progression for women in leadershipRecommended Next Steps
Bump and Stacy are joined by the voice of the Mariners Rick Rizzs to get you ready for the rest of the Mariners road trip, they look back on last night’s tough loss to the Rays with Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer, they dive into the stats of baseball with Senior Manager of Baseball Communications Alex Mayer, and they hear what Jeff Passan had to say about the Mariners path to the playoff.
In this episode, we break down how EDI isn't an antiquated thing of the past. Our guests, Grace Sharkey, Senior Manager of Comms and PR and Blake Harries, Senior Channel manager from Orderful, talk about how EDI is part of a broader picture when it comes to a resilient and successful supply chain. For more information, subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to the fourth episode of the 2025 Global Leadership Summit Recap Series on Stories from the River. Host Carl Hillesland, Director, Retail Performance, and guest Kellie Jones, Senior Manager, Retail Operations, dive into insights from Juliet Funt's talk on Leadership Precision and against gluttony at the Global Leadership Summit. The discussion centers around the dangers of leaders overloading themselves, likening the approach to a buffet where piling on more projects and initiatives gives the illusion of progress but ultimately spreads everyone too thin. Drawing from Funt's analogy of the "peanut butter spread too thin tears the bread," Carl and Kellie explore why leaders feel compelled to keep adding priorities, the impact this has on organizational effectiveness, and the challenge of letting go of good—but not necessarily great—ideas. The conversation moves to the alternative: adopting a reductive mindset that focuses on prioritization, improvement, and most importantly, reduction—stripping away nonessential work to sharpen focus and increase productivity. They share practical tools from Funt's talk, like the "Spin Launcher," a five-step process for cutting clutter and making space for what really matters. Both Carl and Kellie reflect on real-world examples within Broad River Retail, emphasizing how shrinking the pile of work gives Memory Makers more lift and allows for higher-value contributions. The episode wraps with concrete suggestions for Memory Makers and leaders alike to bring more efficiency, focus, and freedom into their daily work by learning the value of saying no and making strategic cuts. Watch the other episodes in the GLS 25 Recap series: Consistency Over Charisma: Takeaways from Craig Groeschel's Opening Keynote at the 2025 Global Leadership Summit - https://youtu.be/cwNiyzyD-go Unlocking Potential and Conquering Goals: Takeaways from Jon Acuff's Closing Keynote at the Global Leadership Summit - https://youtu.be/TxtGAFeenSo Live Life Like a Diversified Portfolio & More Insights from Thasunda Brown Duckett @ GLS25 - https://youtu.be/-qUowzD4-5M Additional Resources: Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast with Juliet Funt ("Fortune 500 Advisor on Why This One Minute Will Change Your Workday") - https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/fortune-500-advisor-on-why-this-one-minute-will-change-your-workday-juliet-funt/ Juliet Funt's website: https://www.julietfunt.com "A Minute to Think" book by Juliet Funt - https://www.julietfunt.com/book/ Watch the first two episodes in our GLS 25 Recap series: Consistency Over Charisma: Takeaways from Craig Groeschel's Opening Keynote at the 2025 Global Leadership Summit - https://youtu.be/cwNiyzyD-go Unlocking Potential and Conquering Goals: Takeaways from Jon Acuff's Closing Keynote at the Global Leadership Summit - https://youtu.be/TxtGAFeenSo Additional resources: Success Is in Your Reach by Jada Grandy-Mock - https://www.amazon.com/Success-Your-Reach-Leadership-Circumstances/dp/B0C4MWNQHS Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aa7gHNA_Wao Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes. Broad River Retail brought this show to you. Visit https://BroadRiverRetail.com Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broad-river-retail
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Welcome to the fourth episode of the 2025 Global Leadership Summit Recap Series on Stories from the River. Host Carl Hillesland, Director, Retail Performance, and guest Kellie Jones, Senior Manager, Retail Operations, dive into insights from Juliet Funt's talk on Leadership Precision and against gluttony at the Global Leadership Summit. The discussion centers around the dangers of leaders overloading themselves, likening the approach to a buffet where piling on more projects and initiatives gives the illusion of progress but ultimately spreads everyone too thin. Drawing from Funt's analogy of the "peanut butter spread too thin tears the bread," Carl and Kellie explore why leaders feel compelled to keep adding priorities, the impact this has on organizational effectiveness, and the challenge of letting go of good—but not necessarily great—ideas. The conversation moves to the alternative: adopting a reductive mindset that focuses on prioritization, improvement, and most importantly, reduction—stripping away nonessential work to sharpen focus and increase productivity. They share practical tools from Funt's talk, like the "Spin Launcher," a five-step process for cutting clutter and making space for what really matters. Both Carl and Kellie reflect on real-world examples within Broad River Retail, emphasizing how shrinking the pile of work gives Memory Makers more lift and allows for higher-value contributions. The episode wraps with concrete suggestions for Memory Makers and leaders alike to bring more efficiency, focus, and freedom into their daily work by learning the value of saying no and making strategic cuts. Watch the other episodes in the GLS 25 Recap series: Consistency Over Charisma: Takeaways from Craig Groeschel's Opening Keynote at the 2025 Global Leadership Summit - https://youtu.be/cwNiyzyD-go Unlocking Potential and Conquering Goals: Takeaways from Jon Acuff's Closing Keynote at the Global Leadership Summit - https://youtu.be/TxtGAFeenSo Live Life Like a Diversified Portfolio & More Insights from Thasunda Brown Duckett @ GLS25 - https://youtu.be/-qUowzD4-5M Additional Resources: Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast with Juliet Funt ("Fortune 500 Advisor on Why This One Minute Will Change Your Workday") - https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/fortune-500-advisor-on-why-this-one-minute-will-change-your-workday-juliet-funt/ Juliet Funt's website: https://www.julietfunt.com "A Minute to Think" book by Juliet Funt - https://www.julietfunt.com/book/ Watch the first two episodes in our GLS 25 Recap series: Consistency Over Charisma: Takeaways from Craig Groeschel's Opening Keynote at the 2025 Global Leadership Summit - https://youtu.be/cwNiyzyD-go Unlocking Potential and Conquering Goals: Takeaways from Jon Acuff's Closing Keynote at the Global Leadership Summit - https://youtu.be/TxtGAFeenSo Additional resources: Success Is in Your Reach by Jada Grandy-Mock - https://www.amazon.com/Success-Your-Reach-Leadership-Circumstances/dp/B0C4MWNQHS Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aa7gHNA_Wao Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes. Broad River Retail brought this show to you. Visit https://BroadRiverRetail.com Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broad-river-retail
In this episode, we break down how EDI isn't an antiquated thing of the past. Our guests, Grace Sharkey, Senior Manager of Comms and PR and Blake Harries, Senior Channel manager from Orderful, talk about how EDI is part of a broader picture when it comes to a resilient and successful supply chain. For more information, subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We rejoin Herman Daly in the late 1970s - a tumultuous time for our renegade economist. Partnering with theologian John Cobb Jr., Daly began to rebuild economics from the ground up, reframing it around values, community, and the planet that sustains us.Woven through this intellectual journey are stories of faith, family, and friendship that helped Daly persevere. We hear how he sparked a global community of scholars and inspired whole new movements, ranging from wellbeing and regenerative economics to the circular economy and doughnut economics.Featured in this episode:Gaya Herrington, Wellbeing economist & thought leaderJennie King, Senior Fellow at ISDPeter Victor, Ecological economist & author of Herman Daly's Economics for a Full WorldSandrine Dixson-Declève, Global Ambassador for The Club of RomeRobert Costanza, Ecological economistTerri Daly Stewart, Senior Occupational Therapist, and Herman and Marcia's eldest daughterKaren Daly Junker, Senior Manager of Provenance Research at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and Herman and Marcia's youngest daughterBrian Czech, Executive Director of CASSERob Dietz, Program Director at the Post-Carbon Institute and co-host of Crazy TownColvis Cavalcanti, Ecological economistKaty Shields, Regenerative economist, and co-creator/host of Tipping PointKatherine Trebeck, Political economistThank you to the Daly family for their generous support in sharing Herman's story, and to Barbara Barros, C40 Global Head of Adaptation Finance, for voicing Marcia Daly's email in this episode.Thank you also to our series consultants and fact checkers, Peter Harnik, Rob Dietz, and Peter Victor, who also graciously supplied the interview tape with Herman Daly, recorded in 2022.Visit the Cities 1.5 podcast page on UTP's website for the media citations used in this episode.If you want to learn more about the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy, please visit our website: https://jccpe.utpjournals.press/ Cities 1.5 is produced by the University of Toronto Press and Cities 1.5 is supported by C40 Cities and the C40 Centre for City Climate Policy and Economy. You can sign up to the Centre newsletter here. https://thecentre.substack.com/ Cities 1.5 is hosted by David Miller, Managing Director of the C40 Centre and author of the book Solved. It's written and produced by Peggy Whitfield and Jess Schmidt: https://jessdoespodcasting.com/ Our executive producer is Chiara Morfeo. Edited by Morgane Chambrin: https://www.morganechambrin.com/ Cities 1.5 music is by Lorna Gilfedder: https://origamipodcastservices.com/
On day one of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, we explore how postvention becomes prevention—through families who consent to share a loved one's device so the Black Box Project can detect real-world patterns that help save lives.Kim Burditt Bartlett, MSW — She is a suicide loss sibling and Senior Manager of Family Engagement for Stop Soldier Suicide's Black Box Project. She creates trauma-informed resources and co-founded Sibling Strong Retreats. What is the Black Box Project is (plainly):A research and care initiative at Stop Soldier Suicide that, with family consent, analyzes data from devices of people who died by suicide to identify behavioral patterns and risk signals. Those insights are used to build models and interventions that reach others sooner. The project recently released its first findings (“The White Letter" - just released Aug 2025)Want to consider sending your loved one's device? REACH KIM DIRECTLY HERE kim.burditt@stopsoldiersuicide.org or at Direct phone: 919-275-0045Why this matters today:Postvention isn't just legacy; done right, it directly informs intervention and prevention.Families are not just “donors of data”—they're co-authors of new pathways to care.September is noisy; this is signal.In this episode we cover:Kim's brother Jon, and the path from personal loss to system-level change.How families are engaged, consent is handled, and what “dignity-first” looks like in practice.What the first findings suggest about detectable shifts before a death—and the limits of what data can and can't say.The core thesis: postvention → pattern → earlier intervention → prevention.Practical ways civilians (not just military families) can learn, share, or contribute to this work.Resources & links mentioned (or omitted):Stop Soldier Suicide — Black Box Project overview (learn, participate, or donate a device): [stopsoldiersuicide.org/blackboxproject]Stop Soldier Suicide/Black Box ProjectSibling grief: unique burdens, overlooked needs, and why peer connection matters --Sibling Strong Retreats (Kim's work for bereaved siblings). Sibling Support the show__________________________________________________________________________
Are you curious how to keep your baby safe?? I get that there's SO MUCH to navigate and it can be SO overwhelming! Which is why I had to have Sarah Haverstick on.This week I sat down with Sarah Haverstick, the Senior Manager at Evenflo. Sarah spilled the tea on all things baby car seats. From things to look for to handling loading and unloading the car, this episode covers A LOT.If you want to know all the tips on managing safety for your baby, look no further than this!- Choosing the right car seat- When to switch to bigger car seat- Space between car seat and front seat- What are the common mistakes when installing a car seat?- Understanding baby car seats- Safest way to load and unload baby from car in a parking lot- Baby car seat emergency sticker- Baby proofing checklist- Best baby proof outlet covers----------------------------------------------------------------------------IMPORTANT LINKS• Check out Laila's Clean Makeup Bag Staples HERE• Or shop the whole nontoxic makeup site HERE ◦ Use Code ADVOCATE10 for 10% off!•Truly Free Home- Toxin Free Laundry Detergent and Cleaning Supplies HERE ◦ Use Code LEARNINGTOMOM for 30% off!----------------------------------------------------------------------------Are baby proofing items hsa eligible, what baby proofing is necessary, when to start baby proofing, what does baby proofing mean, when can you stop baby proofing, what is baby proofing, when to remove baby proofing, where to buy baby proofing products, why is baby proofing important, which baby proofing guide, what is baby proofing the house, is baby proofing really necessary, do you really need to baby proof, at what age should you start baby proofing, what is a common household hazard that may require babyproofing before bringing a newborn home, when did childproofing become a thing, when should I start babyproofing, when to start preparing a house for a baby, at what age can you remove outlet covers, Mom podcast, postpartum podcast, parenting podcast, First time mom podcast, motherhood podcast, infant podcast, newborn care podcast, new baby podcast, pregnancy podcast, how to parent, parenting advice, parenting tips, how does baby proofing work, what is considered child proof, how much does baby proofing a house cost, how to safety proof your house for a baby, is baby proofing necessary, how much does baby proofing cost, baby proofing trash can, baby proofing for drawers, baby proofing for cabinets, baby proofing for doors, baby proofing for crawling, baby proofing for 1 year old, baby proofing near me, baby proofing cabinets, baby proofing basics, baby proofing 101, what baby car seat is the safest, can baby car seat go in the middle, why baby car seat rear facing, which baby car seat is best, where baby car seat should be placed, can baby car seat face forward, are baby car seat covers safe, what are the car seat stages, how long do babies use an infant car seat, what age do I upgrade my baby's car seat, what age do you change car seats for babies, what are the stages of car seats for kids, what type of car seat for each age, baby car seat is it safe, baby car seat to toddler, baby car seat for newborn, baby car seat for 1 year old, baby car seat vs. toddler car seat, baby car seat brands, baby car seat installation, baby car seat
Daryl Pass, Senior Manager of Recovery Support Services, Kenneth Young Center, joins John Williams to talk about International Overdose Awareness Day coming up on August 31st. Daryl explains how Kenneth Young Center gives space to those that have been impacted by overdose, his thoughts on a new city program that stocks newsstands with medication that can […]
Daryl Pass, Senior Manager of Recovery Support Services, Kenneth Young Center, joins John Williams to talk about International Overdose Awareness Day coming up on August 31st. Daryl explains how Kenneth Young Center gives space to those that have been impacted by overdose, his thoughts on a new city program that stocks newsstands with medication that can […]
Daryl Pass, Senior Manager of Recovery Support Services, Kenneth Young Center, joins John Williams to talk about International Overdose Awareness Day coming up on August 31st. Daryl explains how Kenneth Young Center gives space to those that have been impacted by overdose, his thoughts on a new city program that stocks newsstands with medication that can […]
In this final episode of our POSSIBLE series, we sit down with David Pangilinan, Senior Manager of Audience Impact and Intelligence at Paramount Advertising, to explore how brands can win big by leveraging tentpole moments. From live events and major film releases to cultural shifts that dominate the headlines, Paramount has perfected the art of turning high-profile moments into powerful opportunities for advertisers. David breaks down common mistakes brands make, strategies for staying authentic, and the four pillars for success he shared at POSSIBLE—our favorite presentation of the entire conference. If you want actionable insights on how to turn cultural relevance into measurable ROI, this conversation is one you won't want to miss.Key Takeaways:// What tentpole marketing really means today—and how the definition is evolving in an always-on, digital-first landscape.// How to authentically connect with audiences during cultural and industry moments without forcing the brand fit.// The four proven strategies for tentpole success that Paramount uses to deliver impact at scale.// Mistakes brands should avoid when trying to insert themselves into cultural conversations.// How to measure ROI when investing in tentpole-related campaigns.// Where audience expectations are heading in 2025 and beyond, and what marketers need to pay attention to now.Connect with David: LinkedIn____Say hi! DM me on Instagram and let us know what content you want to hear on the show - I can't wait to hear from you! Please also consider rating the show and leaving a review, as that helps us tremendously as we move forward in this Marketing Happy Hour journey and create more content for all of you. Join our FREE Open Jobs group on LinkedIn: Join nowGet the latest from MHH, straight to your inbox: Join our email list!Follow MHH on Social: Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | Facebook
When Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill in July 2025, the Federal legislation brought significant changes for business and individual taxpayers.On this week's Mind Your Business, we continue our examination of the bill and it's impact on tax law for business and individual filers, highlighting key changes that will resonate with High Country businesses and their employees. We are joined by Ralph Polk, CPA and Senior Manager with DMJPS, PLLC, who will break down the legislation and provide insight on topics like depreciation, research & development expenses, and 1099 reporting for businesses. He'll also explain the final legislative language related to major campaign talking points like no tax on tips, while also highlighting changes to charitable contribution allowances for certain individual taxpayers.Mind Your Business is written and produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. This podcast is made possible thanks to the sponsorship support of Appalachian Commercial Real Estate.Catch the show each Thursday afternoon at 5PM on WATA (1450AM & 96.5FM) in Boone.Support the show
Katie Baker, is the Director, of Publishing & Content Operations at SiriusXM. Before her current position, she was the Senior Manager, Publishing & Content for Stitcher, Premium Content Operations for Midroll Media, and a Producer for Harpo Productions. A 2008 graduate from Columbia College Chicago, with a BA in Radio, with a concentration in Talent/Production, Katie joins Tom to discuss her time in the industry, how the media landscape has changed in the past 15 plus years, and the joy of winning a prestigious Gracie Award.
How has Indonesia's foreign policy evolved under President Prabowo? Is Indonesia slowly moving from being ‘non-aligned' to being ‘multi-aligned'? How have recent US foreign and domestic policies affected its relationship with Indonesia? How can Australia and Indonesia strengthen their relationship and enhance cooperation in the Indo-Pacific? In this episode, Natalie Sambhi and Yohanes Sulaiman join David Andrews to explore Indonesia's evolving role as a strategic actor in the Indo-Pacific and its relationship with major players in the region. Dr Natalie Sambhi is Founder and Executive Director, Verve Research. She is also a Senior Policy Fellow with the Asia Society Australia. Dr Yohanes Sulaiman is an Associate Professor of International Relations at Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani in Indonesia. He is also the Executive Editor of the Journal of Global Strategic Studies. David Andrews is Senior Manager, Policy & Engagement at the ANU National Security College (NSC). TRANSCRIPT Show notes NSC academic programs – find out more We'd love to hear from you! Send in your questions, comments, and suggestions to NatSecPod@anu.edu.au. You can tweet us @NSC_ANU and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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During this episode, we're speaking with an owner who oversees a large-scale operation, managing not only the organization's mission but also its extensive facilities and infrastructure. Ashley Johnson is the Senior Manager for 2700 individuals in the command at the Naval Surface Warfare Centre, a large industrial facility with full-spectrum capabilities. Join us as Ashley offers insights into his career path from engineering to the Navy, how he arrived in the role of Senior Executive Service and Technical Director, and what his responsibilities entail today. We also unpack political undertones and industry competition before delving into the legacy of Indian Head and why it is important. In closing, Ashley shares why he highly recommends a career in civil service and relishes the opportunity to encourage others to pursue a similar path to his own. Key Points From This Episode: • The intangibles that can be learned while applying one's self and perfecting certain skills. • Ashley's mission to reinvigorate the facility and workload, and how he has executed on this.• Understanding the political undertones and the element of competition with the industry. • The elevator pitch for Indian Head and why it is important.• What he wants the legacy at Indian Head to be. Quotes:“It's political for sure, it always is. We serve for the executive branch, and obviously, there's been changes, but the other issue is really one of trying not to be competitive with the industry.” — Ashley Johnson “Indian Head is important to the nation because of the adjacency issue. If we don't do it, not a lot gets done on the front end part of the business because there's not a lot of money to be made in coming up with innovative munitions.” — Ashley Johnson “[Indian Head] is a national asset. We've worked really hard over the last ten or twelve years to recover that. My legacy, if there is one, is to make sure that we take care of it.” — Ashley Johnson “I'll tell anybody that will listen, you can have a fabulous and meaningful career as well as something that's important to the nation by being part of that apparatus [in civil service].” — Ashley Johnson Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Ashley JohnsonNaval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division Leviathan Wakes The Expanse Series Leadership Blueprints PodcastMCFAMCFA CareersBJ Kraemer on LinkedIn
AI-powered video intelligence is transforming the retail environment from one of surveillance to one of support. In this episode, Joe Troy, Senior Manager of Site Risk at Amazon, shares how generative AI is helping organizations not only reduce shrink and detect fraud, but also foster transparency, trust, and operational efficiency across frontline teams. Joe explains how AI can detect patterns that traditional systems miss—like organized fraud rings and duplicate refund behaviors—while still relying on human judgment to determine context and action. He highlights the importance of building a culture of “mutual visibility,” where employees feel supported rather than monitored, and risk teams evolve from gatekeepers into trusted business advisors. Want to share your AI adoption story with executive peers? Click emerj.com/expert2 for more information and to be a potential future guest on the ‘AI in Business' podcast! If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, consider leaving us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!
On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Jeronika Dancy, Senior Manager of HR Technology at Amsted Industries, to explore the rise of the Workforce Management Center of Excellence (COE)! Jeronika shares her unexpected career journey into HR from recruiting to HRIS to leading global workforce management transformation in a complex manufacturing environment. Jeronika shares how she blends people, process, and technology to drive measurable business outcomes, and why investing in HR technology and payroll innovation is more than a simple tech purchase, and how the transformative power resides in the people leveraging it. The conversation explores the complexities of frontline workforce management, curating partnerships with unions, and the role of governance, change management, and ROI storytelling in driving adoption and impact. Jeronika offers insights on strategic workforce planning, building tech-enabled HR teams, and how culture and leadership support fuel transformational outcomes! Connect with Jaronika: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaronika-d-11075ba/ Podcast: ‘Logging in to UKG: A Chicago User Group Production': https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/logging-into-ukg-a-chicago-users-group-production/id1819101228 Connect with the show: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0 X: @HRPayroll2_0 @PeteTiliakos @JulieFer_HR BlueSky: @hrpayroll2o.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HRPAYROLL2_0 E-book featuring the Amsted Industries CoE Case: ‘The Manufacturing Advantage': Smarter Workforce: Turning Time and Pay into a Competitive Advantage: https://www.ukg.com/resources/ebook/modern-manufacturing-smarter-workforce-turning-time-and-pay-competitive-advantage?utm_source=payroll-influences&utm_medium=banner
Businesses today are operating in an environment where a discussion about climate risk must be front and center. The question is: How do companies move from simply being aware of climate risks, to taking real, strategic action? In this episode, we discuss regional climate risks, data technology, and the forward-looking planning critical for building resilience.We hear from co-host for this episode, Laura Kirkvold, Sustainability Working Group Leader with Inogen Alliance and Consultant with Antea Group USA, James Hughes, Technical Director for Climate and Resilience and Strategic Consulting at Tonkin + Taylor, Audrey Beattie, Senior Manager in the Sustainability Practice at Antea Group USA, and Michalis Lellis, Water and Environmental Specialist at Baden Consulting. ---------Guest Quotes“Uncertainty is the key thing we're talking about here. For a business, when we've got a range of different plausible futures, the question is how do you make good decisions in a world that's rapidly changing?... We use the word non-stationary where we've largely experienced a stationary climate in the past and things are rapidly changing." - James“The key is being able to connect climate-related risks to business impacts and understanding, how does a risk actually show up in their operations and also critically in their supply chain?” - Audrey “The integration of real-time environmental monitoring with predictive modeling, supported by predictive telemetry and remote control systems is a game changer. It allows companies to track conditions like air quality, water availability and temperature in real time, while forecasting emerging risk…it enables businesses to act proactively, preventing damage, reducing downtime, and protecting both communities and the environment.” - Michalis“Scenario analysis is now a tool that is newer to us and available to us, but so few companies are actually leveraging that information." - Laura---------Time Stamps(02:04) Regional climate challenges(07:29) Translating risk assessments into strategies(11:01) Resilience in 2025 and beyond(25:54) Tools and methods for climate risk assessment(37:37) Phil and Laura's key takeaways---------Sponsor copyRethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of 70+ companies providing environment, health, safety and sustainability services working together to provide one point of contact to guide multinational organizations to meet their global commitments locally. Visit http://www.inogenalliance.com/ to learn more. ---------Links Inogenalliance.com/resourcesInogenalliance.com/podcastPhil on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phildillard/ Laura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-kirkvold-4464b3a/ James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-hughes-3b337524/ Michalis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michalis-lellis/ Audrey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrey-beattie-727446155/
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A breast cancer diagnosis can bring more than just emotional and physical challenges — it can also create a heavy financial burden. From the cost of treatment to lesser-known expenses like transportation, childcare and lost wages, the impact can be overwhelming. In this episode of Real Pink: Health Equity Revolution, we're joined by Toni Lee, Senior Manager of Susan G. Komen's Patient Care Center. Toni shares powerful insights about the real costs of breast cancer, how Komen supports patients financially — even when the Financial Assistance Program is closed — and how trained patient navigators can help individuals access the resources they need to reduce the burden. If you or someone you love is navigating breast cancer, this episode will leave you feeling seen, supported and empowered.
Michelle Laflamme, the International Paralympic Committee’s Senior Manager for World Para Ice Hockey, joins Sarah to discuss the inaugural Women's World Championship (starting this week!), unpack why the “open gender” label hasn’t helped with the development of women’s players, and examine some of the challenges the sport has faced in its history. Plus, Ludmilla pulls a trick out of her hat, Alyssa Thomas is on fire for the Phoenix Mercury, and US Open singles competition is underway. Read Jack Maloney’s breakdown of Jessica Shepard’s historically fast triple-double here See the full Rugby World Cup schedule here See the full US Open schedule here Listen to Sarah’s interview with tennis legend Pam Shriver here See the full schedule for the Women’s Para Ice Hockey World Championship here And catch games streaming on the Paralympic YouTube page here Watch Chelsea FC herd sheep here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two guests rejoined the podcast to discuss finance and innovation. Chris Morrill, Executive Director, and Shayne Kavanagh, Senior Manager of Research, at the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) discussed their work. They talked about GFOA's research initiatives and how they are helping organizations deal with recent changes in federal funding. They shared why GFOA is changing its membership structure. They talked about a new finance innovation lab effort and their upcoming Innovator in Residence position. They also reflected on local government trends from the last 10 years. Host: Ben Kittelson
“Rules written in a panic rarely stand the test of time.” In this encore episode, Trace Blackmore welcomes back Patsy Root, Senior Manager of Government Affairs at IDEXX Water and active member of the AWT Legislative and Regulatory Committee. Patsy brings global data, case studies, and clear recommendations for smarter Legionella regulation — and why a targeted focus on Legionella pneumophila can save both lives and resources. From Outbreaks to Proactive Policies Patsy unpacks a central truth: most regulations emerge reactively, often after a high-profile outbreak. Drawing on her research from the U.S., Canada, and Europe, she compares different jurisdictions' approaches — from Quebec's targeted testing mandate to New York City's broader species-based rule — and reveals why some frameworks reduce cases far more effectively than others. The Case for Targeted Testing Legionella encompasses around 60 species, but not all carry equal risk. Patsy explains why L. pneumophila — the species most responsible for Legionnaires' disease — demands priority in monitoring and control. Through examples from France, Germany, the UK, and beyond, she demonstrates how focusing on the pathogen itself, rather than all species, leads to measurable public health gains and cost savings. Educating Lawmakers and Industry Beyond technical data, Patsy emphasizes the importance of water professionals engaging with legislators. She outlines how clear communication, evidence-based recommendations, and standards like ASHRAE 188 can guide practical, enforceable rules. Her advice balances science with real-world feasibility, helping both regulators and facility managers protect health without unnecessary expense. This conversation is more than a policy discussion — it's a blueprint for better public health protection through smart, focused water management. Whether you work in compliance, operations, or advocacy, Patsy's insights will equip you to engage in the legislative process with clarity and authority. Stay engaged, keep learning, and continue scaling up your knowledge! Timestamps 01:52 - Trace opens with Legionella Awareness Month reflections and the importance of challenging industry assumptions 05:38 - Water You Know with James McDonald 07:13 - Upcoming Events for Water Treatment Professionals 09:47 - Introduction to guest Patsy Root, Senior Manager of Government Affairs at IDEXX Water and member of AWT's Legislative & Regulatory Committee. 17:31 - Global comparison of Legionella-related laws and guidelines 27:03 - Understanding Legionella species vs. L. pneumophila 44:42 - Legislative engagement tips for water professionals Quotes “The worst time to write a rule is when you're in the middle of a panic.” “Finding Legionella species is not the same risk level as finding L. pneumophila — and the data prove it.” “Keep the hot water hot, keep the cold water cold, keep the water moving, and keep a decent disinfectant.” “Biology fascinates me — the fact that bacteria can signal each other to come join a good spot is both creepy and amazing.” “When lawmakers understand how preventable this disease is, they can become champions for real change.” Connect with Patsy Root Phone: 207-523-0835 Email: Patsy-root@IDEXX.COM Website: https://www.idexx.com/en/water/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/idexx-laboratories/ Guest Resources Mentioned CDC Toolkit: Developing a Legionella Water Management Program IDEXX Legiolert® Testing Method IDEXX's Why test for Legionella pneumophila to prevent Legionnaires' disease? Data and Case Study of Effective Legionella Regulations by Patsy Root NASEM's Management of Legionella in Water Systems (2019) MD 15161 – 2013 Control of Legionella in Mechanical Systems Assessment of monitoring approaches to control Legionella pneumophila within a complex cooling tower system by Michele Prevost et al The Legionella collagen-like protein employs a distinct binding mechanism for the recognition of host glycosaminoglycans by Garnett et al The 5 bacterial indicators used by WHO were published in 2013 by Dufour et al The 5 bacterial indicators used by WHO covered by KWR Publication starting on Page 54 – Section 7.4.4. Canada Legionella bacteria control in federal buildings Leveraging regulatory monitoring data for quantitative microbial risk assessment of Legionella pneumophila in cooling towers NYC Data Catalog about Cooling Tower Registrations NYC Health's Cooling Tower Registration and Maintenance Scaling UP! H2O Resources Mentioned AWT (Association of Water Technologies) AWT's Legislative/Regulatory Committee Submit a Show Idea The Rising Tide Mastermind 403 Navigating the New Frontier: Patsy Root on Legionella Legislation Scaling UP! H2O's Legionella Resources Library ASHRAE Standard-188-2021, Building Water Management Plans – Summary Water You Know with James Question: What is the mass balance around a cooling tower? 2025 Events for Water Professionals Check out our Scaling UP! H2O Events Calendar where we've listed every event Water Treaters should be aware of by clicking HERE.
Ally and I sit down with Ilana Gelfand, Senior Manager, Global Social Strategy at Disney Consumer Products. With 12+ years of experience in marketing and social media, Ilana has led creative content and brand strategy for some of the world's most popular brands, including Disney and Loungefly. We discuss Ilana's illustrious career in selling a lifestyle over a product and how the organic positioning of that lifestyle is the unlock to greater audience connection. We walk through how to drive authenticity within your brand's consumers through nostalgia, self-expression and niche fandoms.Key Takeaways:// To sell a lifestyle instead of a product - identify your target audience, learn how they want to be seen and align your messaging to how they want to be spoken to.// Build nostalgia for your brand by referencing the past and finding fresh ways to incorporate it in the present.// When choosing influencers for a campaign, consider lookalike influencers that may have various crossover interests that align with the campaign look and feel.// Brands are currently underutilizing Pinterest - Gen Z is using Pinterest as a creative outlet and opportunity to build an individual user world.Connect with Ilana: LinkedIn | Instagram____Say hi! DM me on Instagram and let us know what content you want to hear on the show - I can't wait to hear from you! Please also consider rating the show and leaving a review, as that helps us tremendously as we move forward in this Marketing Happy Hour journey and create more content for all of you. Join our FREE Open Jobs group on LinkedIn: Join nowGet the latest from MHH, straight to your inbox: Join our email list!Follow MHH on Social: Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | Facebook
Stacy and Curtis look back on the Mariners experience at the MLB Little League Classic with Insider Shannon Drayer, they get you ready for the final games of a tough road trip with broadcaster Aaron Goldsmith, they dive into the stats of baseball with Senior Manager of Baseball Communications Alex Mayer, and they react to the breaking news of Victor Robles’ suspension for his bat throwing incident.
Welcome to Cloud and Clear, the SADA podcast that brings you exclusive insights and customer success stories from the cloud! In this episode, your host, Veronica Raulin, is joined by Austin Leone, SADA's Senior Manager of Organizational Change Management, to discuss Agentspace. Agentspace is Google's powerful new platform that acts like a 'do-engine,' connecting all of an organization's data from sources like SharePoint, Confluence, and ServiceNow, and allowing people to interact with it conversationally. But what does a successful deployment look like? Austin explains how SADA's robust change management methodologies go beyond standard training to ensure true user adoption. You'll learn about: The SADA Approach: How SADA is guiding customers through Agentspace implementations, from proof of value to large-scale deployments, by using custom, department-specific sessions and hands-on engagement. The Importance of a Partner: Austin highlights how SADA's experience with 18 successful Agentspace projects has led to the creation of a "prompt library" and custom training methodologies that fit specific organizational needs. Driving Adoption: Discover how SADA uses gamification, like hackathon-style events, to build excitement and generate a library of use cases specific to an organization's workflows. Security and Best Practices: Austin reassures listeners that Agentspace is built within an organization's secure Google Cloud environment, respecting existing permissions and access controls. Looking Forward: A look into the future of Agentspace, where more complex actions and workflows will automate tasks and boost efficiency. This episode offers valuable, practical advice for anyone—from executives to tech professionals—looking for inspiration on how to implement and adopt new technology in their organization successfully. Subscribe to Cloud and Clear: