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In this episode, David Marcozzi, MD, MHS-CL, Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer at University of Maryland Medical Center, joins the podcast to discuss embracing changes across inpatient and outpatient care and viewing capacity as a strategic resource. He also shares insights on the importance of effective patient handoffs and how they can support safer, more coordinated care.

On this episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Mark and Matt welcome back Zach Johnston, Chief Brand Officer and Senior Vice President of International Sales at Blackwood Distilling Co,, for a wide-ranging conversation about how the brand has grown and evolved since his last appearance on the show nearly two years ago. Zach breaks down Blackwood's approach to whiskey, including its unique one-to-one rebarreling process using new toasted Kelvin barrels and the philosophy behind creating a more complete, rounded flavor profile without letting the secondary barrel overwhelm the whiskey. He also explains how the Toasted 105 line was developed to offer the same Blackwood character at a more approachable proof and price point while still delivering the depth and finish the brand is known for. The conversation also explores Zach's path from restaurants, bars, travel, and spirits writing into the whiskey business, as well as Blackwood's expansion beyond Kentucky into additional U.S. markets. Zach discusses the realities of building an international sales strategy in a constantly changing trade environment and why identifying new opportunities and being willing to pivot have become essential for growing brands. Closer to home, Zach talks about Blackwood's move into Lexington, including its bottle shop and tasting room, and the launch of the Blackwood Barrel Association. He explains how the program gives members access to special bottles, early releases, unique merchandise, and more personal tasting experiences while creating a stronger connection between the brand and its supporters. Zach also gives Mark and Matt a look at what's coming next from Blackwood, including Fifty/50, a collaboration with Germany's Stork Club that combines German rye with Blackwood Toasted Barrel Strength Rye, and Country House, an upcoming 12-year, non-toasted bourbon release that marks a new direction for the brand. And, of course, they taste and review three Blackwood expressions, including: ·         Blackwood Toasted 105 Bourbon ·         Blackwood Toasted 105 Rye ·         Blackwood Toasted Rye Barrel Strength It's a fun, informative conversation about toasted whiskey, thoughtful blending, building a premium brand, navigating a changing bourbon market, and what's ahead for Blackwood Distilling. This episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by VisitLEX and sponsored by Bluegrass Distillers, District 7 Social, and The Kitchen Table at the James B. Beam Distilling Co.

This week Nick is fresh off emceeing the Real Financial training event in Vegas, and the whole conversation comes back to one idea: the people dreams come true for are the ones who were already there in their mind.Let us know in the comments what YOU want to hear about next!Episode in a Glance:In this episode of The Nick Hiter Show, I unpack the training day event in Vegas where I had to open the show in front of the whole field force, and what it taught me about being in the room before you're in the room. I share how Brad gets ready for a big moment, why I didn't feel like I hit it when I walked off stage, and how watching him go next put me back in the room. We get into why you can't dream for a big house, you have to dream for a specific big house and know which wall the TV is on, why proximity through media counts when you don't have it in person, and what I'm on a mission to do with the HitLab over the next 90 days. We spend a while on Dolly Parton and how she took what she did seriously but never herself, why money is the outcome and not the objective, and why if you can't get a machine to do what you want you definitely can't get a person to. Then it turns to speaking things out loud: the business model Brad has said word for word more than twenty times, why manifestation and prayer are out loud for me, and the line I keep coming back to, that almost all doubt is silent. We close with the Podcast Team app, a portrait artist who reinvented himself in retirement, and the first thing Brad ever asked me: four a week? Why not 40?Key Points:- Dreams come true for the people who visualized it before it happened. If the room swallows you, you hadn't been there first.- Don't dream for a big house. Dream for a specific big house and know what wall the TV is on.- Proximity is everything. If you can't get it in person, get it through media until you can.- Take what you do seriously, not yourself. The world is better when we're that way.- Money is the outcome, not the objective. Master something first and the money follows last.- If you can't get a soulless machine to do what you want, look in the mirror. How great a communicator are you?- Real founders show you. Everybody has the idea, so show me and I'll help you.- Say it out loud. Almost all doubt is silent, and your brain can't tell the difference until you speak.- If you don't say it, it isn't your word. It's a thought.- Every tough stretch is a season. Give it a deadline and stay on pace.About Nick:Nick Hiter is the host of The Nick Hiter Show and The Hitstreak, the founder of HitLab, and Senior Vice President and COO of Real Financial, where he sits between the field and corporate and turns the vision into execution.Subscribe to Nick's top-rated podcast The Hitstreak on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/NickHiterFollow and Rate us on Spotify: https://spotify.com/NickHiterFollow and Rate us on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/NickHiterFollow and Rate us on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/NickHiter

Recorded live from the 2026 SEDC Annual Conference in Bonita Springs, Florida, host Ray Methvin wraps up Tuesday afternoon with two influential leaders navigating project strategy and regional advocacy across the American South. First, Ford Graham, Senior Vice President at McGuireWoods Consulting and Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, shares essential perspectives on the changing dynamics of project recruitment. Ford breaks down the rise of local pushback around large capital investments, emphasizing why economic developers must proactively educate their communities, maintain flexibility in incentive structures, and stay prepared to capture domestic and foreign direct investment as global market conditions stabilize.Next, Ray sits down with Joe Hines, Director of Economic Development and Site Selection at Timmons Group, to celebrate his new role as the incoming Chair of SEDC. Joe discusses the critical junction facing the profession, outlining plans to establish a federal public policy platform that champions interstate priorities like energy infrastructure, supply chain corridors, and workforce development. Together, these conversations highlight the necessity of preparation, regional collaboration, and unified leadership to keep the South competitive on the national and global stage.The SEDC Podcast is sponsored by Insyteful.

In this episode, Austin Jones, CPA, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at NKC Health, joins the podcast to discuss balancing investment in physicians with the financial priorities of a healthcare organization. He also shares insights on pharmacy benefit management and strategies for managing demand in today's healthcare environment.

Is the human heart an evolutionary miracle or a single point of failure? In this episode, host Maria Wilson is joined by Saptarsi Haldar, Senior Vice President, Head of Research Biology, to dive into the central engine of the human body. Together they explore how the heart functions, what happens when it fails, and the evolution of treatment, up to the latest breakthroughs. From the future of cardiac repair and precision medicine to the game-changing role of AI, this episode is a front-row seat to the next frontier of cardiovascular science. Join us to learn about the muscle that powers billions of lives. Read the full text transcript at www.gene.com/stories/state-of-the-heart

In the latest episode of our “Securitisation Insights” podcast, Mudasar Chaudhry, who leads our European Structured Finance Research team, is joined by Rehanna Sameja, Senior Vice President and Sector Lead of European RMBS & Covered Bond Ratings, and Sakeeb Zaman, CEO and founder of StrideUp Homes Limited, to discuss Islamic home finance.Islamic home finance has existed in the UK for more than two decades, providing an alternative pathway to home ownership for customers seeking financing that aligns with Islamic principles. While these products are economically similar to conventional mortgages, they are structured through different contractual frameworks, creating unique considerations for lenders, investors, and credit rating analysts alike. As the market develops and more transactions reach the capital markets, understanding these differences is becoming increasingly important.Our panel discuss the current market landscape, how Islamic home finance differs from conventional mortgages, what happens when these assets are securitised, and whether this niche segment could become a more meaningful part of the European RMBS market in the years ahead.Related Content:“Demystifying Credit: "Islamic Mortgages" and Sharia-Aligned Securitisations” https://dbrs.morningstar.com/insights/commentary/489142 By downloading or listening to this podcast, you are agreeing to the Morningstar DBRS disclaimer and legal terms and conditions found at dbrs.morningstar.com/about/disclaimer and dbrs.morningstar.com/about/termsandconditions, including that the information provided is not investment, financial or other advice. Morningstar DBRS will not be liable for losses arising from your use of the information. Please note that the content of this podcast is intended for European audiences only.

In this episode, Dr. Janice Walker, DHA, MBA-HCM, NEA-BC, BSN, RN, System Chief Nursing Officer, Senior Vice President, UF Health, discusses standardizing nursing practice, accelerating nurse recruitment, strengthening the talent pipeline, and reimagining clinical education through UF Health's Clinical Reimagining Model.

MAPS Chief Medical Officer Charlotte Kremer sits down with Dr. Bjorn Oddens, Senior Vice President, Value and Implementation at Merck, for a candid conversation on the career-defining moments, hard-won lessons, and mentors that shaped his path — plus his view on where Medical Affairs is headed over the next decade. About the Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS)The Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS) is the leading global authority and community for Medical Affairs professionals, uniting over 18,000 members across 400+ organizations in Pharmaceutical, Biotech, MedTech, and related industries. Founded in 2016, MAPS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing careers and elevating the Medical Affairs profession worldwide. 

Based at J D Factors' Canadian head office in Mississauga, Ontario, Tina also oversees branch operations in Montreal, Calgary, and Halifax. Throughout her career, she has developed extensive expertise in commercial finance, factoring, portfolio management, and operational leadership. In addition to her executive responsibilities, Tina has served on the  Advisory Board of the International Factoring Association, contributing her industry knowledge and leadership to the advancement of the commercial finance sector. She is also a graduate of the University of Toronto. With her deep experience in commercial lending, operations, and leadership, Tina brings valuable insights on business finance, factoring, risk management, and supporting the growth of businesses across Canada. Tina Capobianco is the Senior Vice President of Operations at JD Factors LLC, where she oversees the company's Canadian operations and portfolio, with its head office in Mississauga, Ontario, and offices in Montreal, Halifax, and Calgary. She has been in the factoring industry since 1992, beginning her career as an Account Executive and gaining extensive experience across operations, credit, underwriting, and business development. Tina currently serves on the SFNet Executive Committee as Education Chair and is a member of the SFNet Canadian Chapter. She also helped launch the first IFA Chapter in Canada, serves on its board of directors, and is an Advisory Board member for the IFA in the U.S. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto and has earned the Certified Account Executive in Factoring (CAEF) designation. During the show we discuss: Why revenue does not always mean positive cash flow How to understand your business's cash-flow cycle Why cash-flow planning should start early How to identify cash-flow gaps before they become emergencies Why businesses should seek financing before they desperately need it How factoring can provide immediate working capital Why growth can create cash-flow problems How to determine whether factoring is right for your business Link: https://www.sfnet.com/detail-pages/speaker-title/tina-capobianco-bio Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-capobianco-55b8a39/

What if the future of executive leadership is less about specialisation and more about range?For years, senior leaders have been encouraged to go deeper into a single function.But in this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I sit down with Joshua Horenstein, Senior Vice President, Administrative Office & Corporate Secretary at Innophos, to explore a different model: the dual executive.Joshua started his career as a lawyer before moving into a broader cross-functional leadership role spanning legal, HR, facilities, regulatory and other operational responsibilities. He argues that this breadth has made him a stronger executive because it forces leaders to understand the business beyond their original area of expertise.And as AI makes specialist knowledge easier to access, that ability to operate across functions may become even more valuable.5 things you'll learn from this episode:Why Joshua believes the traditional single-function executive model may be starting to break down, and what could replace itThe career move that took Joshua from law into HR and broader business leadership, and what it taught him about stepping outside your expertiseWhy AI could make it easier for executives to lead functions they were never formally trained in, and what still cannot be outsourced to technologyThe three leadership qualities Joshua believes will become far more important as AI changes how executives workHow taking responsibility for multiple functions can actually strengthen succession planning rather than create a leadership risk

a down-on-his-luck man named Timothy Shinholster gets laid off from his job, worsening his severe financial struggles with his wife and family. While drowning his sorrows at a local bar, he meets a mysterious stranger named John Black, who offers him a strange wooden box equipped with a backward-running clock and a handle.Black claims the device can alter reality if Tim utters a wish before turning the handle; sarcastically, Tim wishes for "all his bad decisions to be undone." Upon turning the handle, reality dramatically shifts: Tim finds himself elevated to Senior Vice President at his company, driving a luxury car, and residing in a high-end penthouse apartment with a beautiful new partner. However, he soon suffers the devastating realization that by undoing all his past decisions, he erased his marriage and his two children from existence entirely leaving him trapped in a superficial life without the family he truly loved.

In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Ursula Schryver, Senior Vice President, Education, Training and Events at APPA, provides details on a Large Load Planning & Strategy Virtual Summit that APPA will host in November. Panels include lessons from large load projects, how state policies are influencing large loads and considerations for taxes, financing, and contracts. The summit is part of APPA's ongoing efforts to help its members navigate the large loads landscape in the U.S.

President Trump's election dividends would cost over $1.2 trillion…but even without those, the debt and deficit are a major problem. Just how bad are things? We'll talk with Marc Goldwein, Senior Vice President and policy director for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.

Marc Vandermeer and John Harris open the 25th season with a full Week 1 game preview, the Mattress Firm Sleeper of the Game, the Modelo Moment and the status report. Head coach DeMeco Ryans sits down twice — once for a game preview with Marc, and again for Feel Good Friday, where he breaks down the four captains, the offensive line's new continuity, and why he tells his staff not to chase ghosts in the opener. Defensive line coach Rod Wright joins the show in studio to explain the origin of "the engine," what he's seen from Jadeveon Clowney since he signed, how Will Anderson Jr. has changed entering year four, and why he expects a 12-round fight with Buffalo. Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Doug Vosik takes fans inside the Rivalries uniform launch — the white helmet, the H-Town blue, the fan research behind it, and the numbers that made it the top launch in the league. Plus Azeez Al-Shaair on trust and communication, and John's rapid-fire picks for the full Week 1 slate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Growing power demands – coupled with increasingly frequent climate-driven disasters – have led even staunch environmentalists like NRDC head Manish Bapna to rethink their past opposition to nuclear power.  Three Mile Island didn't kill anyone or cause major public harm, but it fundamentally changed U.S. nuclear policy for 40 years. Why did an accident with a relatively contained consequence have such a chilling effect – and what's really different today? With dozens of new, purportedly safer designs at various stages of development and construction around the world, is it time for all of us to give nuclear energy a fresh look? Guests: Manish Bapna, President and CEO, NRDC  Denia Djokić, Assistant Research Scientist, University of Michigan Josh Freed, Senior Vice President for Climate and Energy, Third Way Edwin Lyman, Director of Nuclear Power Safety, Union of Concerned Scientists  Highlights: 00:00 – Introduction  02:30 – Manish Bapna explains shift in posture on nuclear power 07:45 – Why permitting and transmission reforms are necessary 12:00 – Ed Lyman and Josh Freed share concerns about climate change but differ on the role of nuclear energy 16:15 – Ongoing risks of nuclear energy 20:30 – Supply chain concerns 25:00 – Discussion of radioactive waste handling 31:30 – Role of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and its independence under the current administration 40:00 – Where nuclear fits into carbon-free future 43:00 – Denia Djokić on how new advanced designs differ from older reactor designs 49:30 – SMRs are not plug-and-play  53:30 – New nuclear can't meet the speed demands of AI  55:30 – Additional considerations around nuclear energy 57:30 – Climate One More Thing For show notes, related links, and episode transcript, visit our episode page at ClimateOne.org *** Join Climate One for a town hall event on September 28 at 6 p.m. on navigating AI, climate, and the future of democracy. How do we ensure that AI and data centers serve the public good? How does a democracy function when AI is distorting our sense of shared truths? Tickets available at climateone.org/events  *** Also: We'll be having an electric conversation on October 14 at 6 p.m. between PG&E CEO Patti Poppe and California State Senator Scott Wiener about energy affordability, outages, and whether cities like San Francisco are ready to break up with the investor owned utility model. Tickets available at climateone.org/events  *** Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on Patreon, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Sign up today. *** Ad sales by Multitude. Contact them for ad inquiries at multitude.productions/ads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Growing power demands – coupled with increasingly frequent climate-driven disasters – have led even staunch environmentalists like NRDC head Manish Bapna to rethink their past opposition to nuclear power.  Three Mile Island didn't kill anyone or cause major public harm, but it fundamentally changed U.S. nuclear policy for 40 years. Why did an accident with a relatively contained consequence have such a chilling effect – and what's really different today? With dozens of new, purportedly safer designs at various stages of development and construction around the world, is it time for all of us to give nuclear energy a fresh look? Guests: Manish Bapna, President and CEO, NRDC  Denia Djokić, Assistant Research Scientist, University of Michigan Josh Freed, Senior Vice President for Climate and Energy, Third Way Edwin Lyman, Director of Nuclear Power Safety, Union of Concerned Scientists  Highlights: 00:00 – Introduction  02:30 – Manish Bapna explains shift in posture on nuclear power 07:45 – Why permitting and transmission reforms are necessary 12:00 – Ed Lyman and Josh Freed share concerns about climate change but differ on the role of nuclear energy 16:15 – Ongoing risks of nuclear energy 20:30 – Supply chain concerns 25:00 – Discussion of radioactive waste handling 31:30 – Role of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and its independence under the current administration 40:00 – Where nuclear fits into carbon-free future 43:00 – Denia Djokić on how new advanced designs differ from older reactor designs 49:30 – SMRs are not plug-and-play  53:30 – New nuclear can't meet the speed demands of AI  55:30 – Additional considerations around nuclear energy 57:30 – Climate One More Thing For show notes, related links, and episode transcript, visit our ⁠episode page⁠ at ClimateOne.org *** Join Climate One for a town hall event on September 28 at 6 p.m. on navigating AI, climate, and the future of democracy. How do we ensure that AI and data centers serve the public good? How does a democracy function when AI is distorting our sense of shared truths? Tickets available at ⁠climateone.org/events⁠  *** Also: We'll be having an electric conversation on October 14 at 6 p.m. between PG&E CEO Patti Poppe and California State Senator Scott Wiener about energy affordability, outages, and whether cities like San Francisco are ready to break up with the investor owned utility model. Tickets available at ⁠climateone.org/events⁠  *** Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on ⁠Patreon⁠, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. ⁠Sign up today⁠. *** Ad sales by ⁠Multitude⁠. Contact them for ad inquiries at ⁠multitude.productions/ads⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week it's just Nick and the camera. A short one on time, seasons, and the price of the life you said you wanted.Let us know in the comments what YOU want to hear about next!Episode in a Glance:In this episode of The Nick Hiter Show, I work through something I've been chewing on during my morning walks: right now I have a lot of responsibility to a lot of companies and a lot of people, and I'm not going to let them down. So how do I take the same 24 hours everybody else gets and invest them where each relationship and each company needs to grow? That means a season where my family gets less of my playtime, and I explain why that is not the same as putting them last. We get into time blocking and why anything in my life that isn't where I want it has too little intentionality behind it, why doing today what was decided yesterday is the ultimate skill set, and why most of my frustration comes from something I knew I should be doing and wasn't. I talk about auditing my circle with a short leash, why the last ten years have been a literal grind and why slowing down is a skill I'll have to relearn, and the deal my family and I made about where we're going. Every tough season is temporary. The question is whether you know exactly what has to get done to get out of it, and whether you gave it a deadline.Key Points:- Sometimes you have to put your family last to put them first. It's a season, not a lifestyle.- If you're not doing what you should be doing, it's called a distraction. Start by naming yours.- Everything in my life that isn't where I want it to be has too little intentionality behind it.- If you're living today and feeling it out as you go, you've already lost. Do today what was decided yesterday.- Time blocking and prioritizing who and what matters, and why, is the ultimate skill set in life.- When I'm stressed, it's usually because something I know I'm supposed to be doing is being mismanaged.- Audit your circle. Prioritize the people counting on you over the people holding you back.- Success is a combination unique to every person, and that goes for your family life too.- Every season needs an expiration date. Give it a deadline, then stay on pace.- There will be more shows, more concerts, more parties. Know the true value of where your time goes.Chapters:0:00 Sometimes you have to put your family last to put them first1:18 Name your distractions and invest the same 24 hours2:42 Time blocks and intentionality4:04 Why you get frustrated, and auditing your circle5:33 The musician on tour and what success actually is6:32 Ten years of grind and the deal with my family8:16 Every tough season is temporary, give it a deadlineAbout Nick:Nick Hiter is the host of The Nick Hiter Show and The Hitstreak, the founder of HitLab, and Senior Vice President and COO of Real Financial, where he sits between the field and corporate and turns the vision into execution.Subscribe to Nick's top-rated podcast The Hitstreak on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/NickHiterFollow and Rate us on Spotify: https://spotify.com/NickHiterFollow and Rate us on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/NickHiterFollow and Rate us on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/NickHiter

Jeff Wielgopolan, Service Director at Meadowood Napa Valley & The Napa Valley Reserve and former Senior Vice President of Learning & Development at Forbes Travel Guide, shares a recent experience with AI as a guest, and then what it's like providing service in a world where more and more people use AI as they travel.Previous episodes with Jeff:The Energy of ExcellenceThe Fundamentals of Service in Luxury HospitalityThe Experience That Earned Us Michelin's Three Key Distinction A few more resources:If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestionsIf you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free.Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together.If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve!Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

The sports world lost a legend this week as the great Barry Melrose passed away at age 70.  Charles opens the episode paying tribute to his friend and reminiscing on their time together at the NHL.  Mike joins to discuss the NFL's low-quality but high-drama opening night game, 49ers-Rams from Australia and on Netflix, and Roger Goodell's latest extension.  Then, it was one of the greatest days in tennis history, but how can we prevent marquee US Open matches from finishing at 3:30 in the morning?  Jason uses his experience as the Senior Vice President of CW Sports to provide insight into the clock controversy in Ann Arbor and power outage in Tallahassee.  Plus, Dr. Mike Smith has dreams of becoming the NFL's first two-way coach. 

Jeff Wielgopolan, Service Director at Meadowood Napa Valley & The Napa Valley Reserve and former Senior Vice President of Learning & Development at Forbes Travel Guide, shares a few thoughts on how to train your teams for excellence. Previous episodes with Jeff:The Energy of ExcellenceThe Fundamentals of Service in Luxury HospitalityThe Experience That Earned Us Michelin's Three Key Distinction A few more resources:If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestionsIf you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free.Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together.If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve!Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

The government believes access to sufficient AI infrastructure and compute capacity will be critical for the UK's economic growth, productivity and global competitiveness – but the UK is in a global race for investment, talent and consequential technological breakthroughs. So how can ministers and civil servants deliver the government's ambitions? Last June, the government announced over £1bn of investment in the UK's compute capacity, while the government's Compute Roadmap outlines its strategic approach to building world-class compute infrastructure in the UK. But will this infrastructure translate into the growth and productivity gains that the government has forecast? How can government attract private sector investment? How can the Cabinet Office, DBIST, DCMS, HMT, DESNZ and No 10 best cooperate to drive the whole of the state in support of the strategy? And what are the key challenges for new prime minister Andy Burnham in realising the government's AI infrastructure goals? To discuss all this and more, the IfG brought together an expert panel, including: Emily Darlington MP, Member of the Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee Matt Davies, Economic and Social Policy Lead at Ada Lovelace Institute Matthew Harris, Senior Vice President and Managing Director at HPE Mary Jones, Director for AI Adoption and Preparedness at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology The event was chaired by Heloise Dunlop, Researcher at the Institute for Government. We would like to thank Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) for kindly supporting this event.

In this Industry Insight episode of the On Aon podcast, Steve Schell and Nancy McCarrick discuss why healthcare strategy has become a critical business priority for life sciences organizations. As healthcare costs continue to rise, leaders must make disciplined decisions that protect workforce health, support innovation and strengthen long-term growth.Schell and McCarrick explore why healthcare benefit decisions can no longer sit solely within HR, how data-driven insights can help leaders allocate resources more effectively and why closer alignment across finance, HR and the business is essential to building sustainable workforce strategies. They also examine how AI, advanced analytics and targeted investments can help organizations make smarter healthcare decisions, unlock greater value from benefits programs and position themselves to stay ahead in the competition for highly skilled talent.Key Takeaways:            Healthcare strategy is now a business issue, influencing talent outcomes, workforce performance and an organization's ability to deliver on growth objectives.Leading organizations are using data and benchmarking insights to identify where investments create the greatest value. Organizations that align finance, HR and business leaders around a long-term strategy are better-positioned to manage costs, strengthen workforce health and stay ahead of future challenges.Experts in this episode:          Steve Schell, Global Life Sciences Leader, AonNancy McCarrick, Senior Vice President, Health Solutions, AonKey Moments:            (01:40) Why healthcare costs are becoming a strategic leadership issue and what makes workforce and benefits decisions particularly consequential in the life sciences industry.(05:50) How leading organizations are using data, benchmarking and total rewards insights to align healthcare investments with talent and business priorities.(09:45) How AI, advanced analytics and targeted healthcare investments are helping organizations create more informed, future-focused workforce strategies.Soundbites:            Steve Schell:“Poor benefit decisions do not stay in the benefit budget. They show up in talent, productivity and growth. Across-the-board cuts can damage the employer proposition precisely where the life sciences industry needs hard-to-find talent.”Nancy McCarrick: “The central message is that healthcare strategy can no longer be separated from talent strategy. Organizations that succeed won't rely on one-time cost cuts. They're going to use data to understand workforce, evaluate healthcare within the total rewards pie and build that multi-year roadmap.”

This is episode 871. Read the complete transcription on the Sales Game Changers Podcast website. Watch the video of this podcast on YouTube here. The Sales Game Changers Podcast was recognized by YesWare as the top sales podcast. Read the announcement here. FeedSpot named the Sales Game Changers Podcast at a top 20 Sales Podcast and top 8 Sales Leadership Podcast! Subscribe to the Sales Game Changers Podcast now on Apple Podcasts! Purchase Fred Diamond's best-sellers Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know and Insights for Sales Game Changers now! The Institute for Effective Professional Selling has launched the Partner Revenue Academy for partner account managers who are looking to become more effective active sellers. The next 6-session cohort launches on October 2. Learn more here. Today's special two-part show featured an interview with John Carey, Senior Vice President of Global Channels at SAS, and Tom Snyder, Co-Founder of Funnel Clarity. Find John on LinkedIn. Find Tom on LinkedIn. JOHN'S TIP: "Understand the customer first, because if you can't understand the pain of the customer, how do you identify whether you can be of any assistance? If we're not driving value, we can't be in the conversation."

This is episode 870. Read the complete transcription on the Sales Game Changers Podcast website. Watch the video of this podcast on YouTube here. The Sales Game Changers Podcast was recognized by YesWare as the top sales podcast. Read the announcement here. FeedSpot named the Sales Game Changers Podcast at a top 20 Sales Podcast and top 8 Sales Leadership Podcast! Subscribe to the Sales Game Changers Podcast now on Apple Podcasts! Purchase Fred Diamond's best-sellers Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know and Insights for Sales Game Changers now! The Institute for Effective Professional Selling has launched the Partner Revenue Academy for partner account managers who are looking to become more effective active sellers. The next 6-session cohort launches on October 2. Learn more here. Today's show featured an interview with John Carey, Senior Vice President of Global Channels at SAS, and Tom Snyder, Co-Founder of Funnel Clarity. Find John on LinkedIn. Find Tom on LinkedIn.  JOHN'S TIP: "Skills are one of the biggest differentiators between AI experimentation and AI execution. If we're going to move AI into the business, we're going to need people who can connect AI initiatives to business goals. They're going to be able to prepare data, manage change, and measure outcomes."

Questions, suggestions, or feedback? Send us a message!Welcome to the Where Shall We Meet podcast. Our guest this week is James Manyika, who is Senior Vice President of Research, Labs, Technology and Society at Google and Alphabet. He joined Google in 2022 in a newly created role reporting to Sundar Pichai, and has spent the years since arguing that AI's largest contribution may turn out to be to science itself.His latest essay in the new volume of Daedalus, the journal of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences is devoted to AI and scientific discovery which features Demis Hassabis, Yann LeCun, Yoshua Bengio, Eric Topol and others. He also co-chaired the United Nations Secretary-General's High-Level Advisory Body on AI, served as vice chair of the US National AI Advisory Committee, and co-wrote No Ordinary Disruption.James was born and raised in Zimbabwe and read electrical engineering at the University of Zimbabwe before going to Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, where he took a doctorate in AI and robotics and became a fellow of Balliol College. He was a visiting scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, then spent twenty-five years at McKinsey, thirteen of them as chairman of the McKinsey Global Institute.We talk about:AlphaFold and a fifty-year grand challengeDid it understand how proteins fold, or just learn the grammar?Is hallucination a bug or a feature?Move 37 and the bitter lessonTuring on why an infallible machine is a boring oneIs this the first time we have had a cognitive competitor?The impossible problem of alignmentAI as an invention for making inventionsMissed use, and who actually benefits from a breakthroughLet's discover!Web: www.whereshallwemeet.xyzTwitter: @whrshallwemeetInstagram: @whrshallwemeet

General David Petraeus discusses autonomous warfare, drone technology and the military transformation driven by Ukraine. Ukraine offers the clearest evidence that warfare is changing in revolutionary ways. Unmanned systems now account for nearly 90% of Russia's killed and wounded on the front line, with around eight million drones produced by Ukraine every year. Software is updated weekly and hardware every few weeks, a pace no Western procurement system matches. Traditional armoured manoeuvre has effectively stopped, replaced by a dense zone of surveillance and strike drones along the front. For Gen. Petraeus, Senior Vice President of RUSI, this demands a complete institutional overhaul, covering doctrine, force structure, training, procurement and personnel, on a scale far beyond the changes he oversaw during the Iraq surge. He argues the UK is unusually well placed to lead this shift, given its visibility into the Ukrainian battlefield, political continuity across governments, and a parliamentary system that can move fast, though entrenched interests in legacy platforms will resist the change required. Key themes discussed: The rise of drones and unmanned systems in Ukraine. Ukraine as a laboratory for the future of warfare. Why militaries need to rethink force structures and procurement. The shift from remotely piloted to autonomous systems. How artificial intelligence could transform military decision-making. Changes needed to training, education and personnel. Institutional and political resistance to replacing legacy systems. Why the UK is particularly well placed to lead military transformation. Gen. David Petraeus is Senior Vice President of RUSI, former Commander of US Central Command, former Commander of the Multi-National Force in Iraq, and former Director of the CIA.

This is a live recording from Localist Lab, the in-person version of The Localist, where specialists come in to talk to small business owners about the work everyone's trying to figure out. This month Carrie Rollwagen was the speaker, talking about the thing that finally made AI click for her: using AI well isn't a tech skill, it's a management skill. Anyone who has trained an intern, written an SOP, or told somebody how to cover their desk while they were out already has most of what they need. The session walks through how to build an AI skill start to finish, first using Infomedia's new hire Emery as the comparison and then using the podcast as the working example. It covers the 70-30 rule for deciding what to hand off, why a skill is really just a standard operating procedure written in plain English, why the context window works like a meeting whiteboard, and the eight things a good set of instructions has to include. Carrie also shows the skills she actually uses to make The Localist: a researcher, an interview writer, a title writer, a social media writer, and a strategic advisor skill that the others pull from. There's also a story about an espresso machine named Richard that will convince you to read your AI's research before you sit down at a microphone. Then the audience asks questions on whether skills are just fancy form letters, whether you need to pay for an AI account, and what actually happens to your data once you put it into a chatbot.  If AI still feels overwhelming, or if you've built a skill and it keeps handing you mediocre work, this session gives you a real process for fixing it. Watch the Full Episode on YouTube   _______________________________________   Mentioned in This Episode Infomedia Uptick Marketing Tempo Websites Caravan (AI training) Infomedia AI training and upcoming events 1Password LastPass Trattoria ZaZa "The AI Daily Brief" podcast "The Localist" book by Carrie Rollwagen Laine White on local influencer marketing (next Localist Lab speaker) Saturn in Avondale   About the Speaker Carrie Rollwagen is Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning at Infomedia and the host of The Localist. She is a former bookstore owner, a career writer, and the author of "The Localist: Think Independent, Buy Local, and Reclaim the American Dream." carrierollwagen.com Carrie on Instagram Carrie on LinkedIn   Thanks to Our Sponsor, Infomedia The Localist is sponsored by Infomedia. They are a Birmingham-based web and digital marketing company. They help small businesses grow online. Contact Infomedia   Join Us at Localist Lab Localist Lab is a free event series for small business owners. It meets on the third Thursday of most months at Saturn in Avondale. Free tacos and coffee too. See upcoming events and register   Subscribe to Carrie's Newsletter Want more small business tips from Carrie? Sign up for her newsletter. Sign up here  

What if you could discover a career that brings together finance, law, construction, technology, and relationship-building? In this episode of Let's Get Surety, Kat Shamapande talks with Nancy Schnee and Chris Greene of American Global about their unexpected paths into the surety industry and the trends shaping its future. From robotics, drones, and automation to the growing importance of data, they explore how construction and surety are evolving and why the next generation has an exciting opportunity to help lead that change. Tune in to discover the many paths into surety and why this often-overlooked industry may be the career you never knew you were looking for. Check out these past episodes with Nancy and Chris #101 Women in Surety: Power and Potential Unleashed and #165 Building the Future: AI's Role in Construction and Finance. With special guests: Nancy Schnee, Senior Vice President, American Global, LLC and Christopher Greene, Vice President, Innovation & Insights, American Global Canada Hosted by: Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP Sponsored By Applied Surety Underwriters!

Jeff Wielgopolan, Service Director at Meadowood Napa Valley & The Napa Valley Reserve and former Senior Vice President of Learning & Development at Forbes Travel Guide, joins us to explore what excellence looks and feels like in hospitality.  He explains why you often sense the quality of a hospitality experience within the first minutes, and how team energy, attentiveness, and simple acts of service shape the guest experience.  You'll hear examples from Meadowood and Raffles Warsaw, plus Jeff's story of a bartender who remembered him five years later and why those personal connections keep guests coming back.Previous episodes with Jeff: The Fundamentals of Service in Luxury Hospitality: Listen here  The Experience That Earned Us Michelin's Three Key Distinction: Listen here A few more resources:If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestionsIf you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free.Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together.If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve!Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

In this episode, David Merritt, Senior Vice President of External Affairs at the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, discusses rising healthcare costs, employer affordability pressures and the growing impact of the No Surprises Act's IDR process. He also outlines potential reforms to curb excessive awards, increase transparency and slow premium growth.

318 - From Corporate SVP to Spiritual Practitioner: Dr. Brandon Croud's Courage to Answer a Deeper Calling What happens when you spend 20 years climbing the corporate ladder, checking every box the world told you to check, and then one night a TikTok rabbit hole cracks your entire identity open? Dr. Brandon Croud knows exactly what that feels like. After building a two-decade career in mortgage underwriting and rising to Senior Vice President, while simultaneously becoming a nationally recognized podcast host interviewing NASCAR legends, Brandon walked away from all of it. Not because he failed. Because something deeper finally refused to be ignored. In this episode of Comfort to Courage, Dr. Brandon Croud breaks down what a spiritual awakening actually looks like from the inside, including the moment his young son's fascination with the moon cracked open abilities Brandon had suppressed since childhood. He shares what it really means to reset your nervous system, why inner child healing is the real work beneath every surface-level habit change, and how releasing guilt and regret is the first step toward true abundance. Brandon also unpacks why the five people closest to you are already shaping your ambition, your standards, and your ceiling, whether you've noticed it or not, and what it took to trade a guaranteed paycheck for a life built entirely on purpose. If you're sitting in a job that pays the bills but costs you your soul, this episode is for you. Whether you've been too afraid to follow a calling that doesn't fit neatly on a resume, or you're already deep in a life pivot and need proof that it's possible, Dr. Brandon Croud's story is both permission and evidence. He went from SVP to spiritual practitioner, from corporate certainty to real freedom, and he's here to tell you exactly how he made the leap and what was waiting on the other side. 00:00 Courage Is Contagious 01:25 Support System Audit 04:45 Meet Dr Brandon Croud 06:52 Awakened Croud Origins 09:12 Tarot Coaching Offerings 12:32 Alden And The Moon 15:51 Corporate Success Inside 18:41 TikTok To Awakening 21:38 Layoff And Reinvention 24:33 Nervous System Healing 25:34 Resetting Your Nervous System 27:00 Peeling Back Reactions 28:22 Awakening and Inner Child 30:12 Lion's Gate Portal 34:16 Forgiveness and Abundance 36:17 Trust Your True Self 39:24 Courage Challenge Journaling 42:02 Badass Book and Formula 44:05 Advice Doubt and Goals 46:14 Strength Success and Wrap 5 Powerful Takeaways The five people you spend the most time with are already normalizing your standards, your fears, and your comfort zone. Auditing your circle might matter more than auditing your habits. Resetting your nervous system isn't about willpower. It starts with paying attention to how your body reacts to everyday triggers and tracing those reactions back to their origin. Inner child healing is the layer underneath every pattern you can't seem to break. Telling your younger self they're safe is some of the most powerful and underrated work you'll ever do. Releasing guilt and regret isn't about excusing the past. It's the prerequisite to attracting abundance, because the energy you project outward is exactly what gets reflected back to you. Journaling, or speaking out loud if writing isn't your thing, is the fastest way to start hearing your true self clearly instead of all the external noise that's been making your decisions for you. About the Guest Dr. Brandon Croud is an author, speaker, podcast host, business consultant, and metaphysical practitioner who helps people bridge the gap between practical success and authentic living. He spent over two decades leading corporate underwriting teams, rising to Senior Vice President of Credit Underwriting, and simultaneously built a nationally recognized podcast interviewing NASCAR legends and championship crew chiefs. After a profound spiritual awakening, Brandon earned his PhD in Metaphysics and founded The Awakened Croud, a practice offering spiritual coaching, tarot readings, chakra alignment, inner child healing, and immersive local experiences like his signature card charcuterie and champagne nights. He is also the author of the children's book Alden and the Light That Blinked Back, a tool for parents who want to nurture curiosity, wonder, and spiritual awareness in young children. Based in Metro Detroit, Brandon brings a rare combination of corporate credibility, metaphysical depth, and genuine warmth to every conversation. Resources & Websites Mentioned The Awakened Croud: https://www.theawakenedcroud.com Alden and the Light That Blinked Back by Dr. Brandon Croud: available on Amazon The Formula by Bashar/Darryl Anka (book recommendation from the BADASS segment) Connect With Jen Josey To learn more about Jen Josey, visit https://www.therealjenjosey.com/ If you enjoy Jen's Witty Shirts, shop the whole collection at https://www.shopwittygoods.com/ New episodes drop every Monday Morning at 6am EST. See you next time!

What does it look like to lead the way Jesus did — through the cross, not around it? Host Joy Fea welcomes Rev. Dr. Nicole Massie Martin, President and CEO of Christianity Today, to talk about her book Nailing It: Why Successful Leadership Demands Suffering and Surrender. Together, they explore what people really need from a leader, why perfectionism isn't the same as excellence, how power works for women with and without a title, and why loyalty can quietly become an idol. Nicole also shares what “cruciform leadership” looks like on an ordinary Tuesday, and what she'd tell her twentysomething self about ambition, insecurity, and calling.WHAT YOU WILL LEARNWhy transparency — not just confidence — is what makes a leader trustworthy, and how naming the “turbulence” ahead of time actually builds a team's confidence rather than undermining it.What Nicole's book title actually means: leadership “suffering” isn't suffering for its own sake — it's dying to ego, control, and ambition so that something greater can be resurrected through you.How to recognize when perfectionism, not excellence, is driving your leadership (and your parenting) — and why anything involving other people can never be perfect.The difference between operating with excellence and operating to prove your worth — and why God's approval, not your output, is the more stable foundation.A framework for understanding power beyond your job title: legitimate, expert, informational, referential, and reward power, and how to identify and use whatever power you actually have.How to tell the difference between healthy, Christ-centered loyalty and loyalty that has quietly become an idol — and why toxic leaders are usually surrounded by loyal followers who are afraid to speak up.What women uniquely bring to leadership when they're free to lead from who God made them to be, rather than compensating for who they're told they aren't.What “cruciform leadership” looks like in practice — a daily, repeated act of surrendering your schedule, your meetings, and your outcomes to God rather than white-knuckling your way through them.How Nicole leads a 70-year-old media ministry without becoming captive to its legacy — maintaining Christianity Today's founding mission while letting its expression evolve.Nicole's advice to young leaders on discerning calling: focus on your strengths rather than fixing your weaknesses, and hold your context loosely — your calling is bigger than any one role.ABOUT OUR GUEST Reverend Doctor Nicole Massie Martin was born and educated in Baltimore, Maryland. She graduated magna cum laude from Vanderbilt University with a triple major in Human and Organizational Development, Educational Studies, and French. Dr. Martin received her Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and earned a Doctor of Ministry from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.Dr. Martin is the founder and Executive Director of Soulfire International Ministries, which accelerates thriving for pastors, churches, and younger leaders. She has decades of executive leadership experience in the church and Christian non-profits and is currently serving as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Christianity Today. She is also active in her local congregation, Kingdom Fellowship AME Church, in Maryland.Prior to her role at Christianity Today, Dr. Martin has served in a variety of leadership and executive capacities, including as the Senior Vice President of Ministry Impact at the American Bible Society, as Executive Minister at The Park Church, and Assistant Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC.Dr. Martin is a gifted writer and author of numerous articles and three books: Made to Lead: Empowering Women for Ministry, Leaning In, Letting Go: A Lenten Devotional, and Nailing It: Why Successful Leadership Demands Suffering and Surrender.  She serves on the executive council of the National Association of Evangelicals, the Board of Trustees at Fuller Theological Seminary, and on the National Advisory Council for the Salvation Army. She is a founding board member of the Center for Christianity and Public Life and has been inducted into the esteemed Board of Preachers at Morehouse College.Dr. Martin is married to her best friend, Dr. Mark Martin, and they have two amazing daughters, Addison and Josephine.Send us Fan MailCONNECT WITH USSubscribe to The UpWords Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and visit slbf.org/studio to learn more about our work at the intersection of faith, the academy, and the marketplace.This episode was created by the SLBF STUDIO at Upper House.Produced by Daniel Johnson and Dave ConourEdited by Dave Conour

In this episode, David Merritt, Senior Vice President of External Affairs at the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, discusses rising healthcare costs, employer affordability pressures and the growing impact of the No Surprises Act's IDR process. He also outlines potential reforms to curb excessive awards, increase transparency and slow premium growth.

In this episode, Nathan Frank, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Aetna, discusses how AI and digital tools are simplifying prior authorization, improving interoperability and enhancing member and provider experiences. He also shares Aetna's approach to responsible AI, emphasizing human connection, trust and practical technology solutions that reduce administrative burden.

Episode Summary: In this episode, our team reviews what's going on in DC as we enter the fall and election grow near. We also discuss the impact of munitions shortfalls, fighter procurement, and the newly proposed Massed Modular Aircraft. When it comes to spacepower, we discuss the Space Academy, honors for the Artemis II crew, and a surge in space launch. Our team wraps up exploring why the CSAR H-60W inventory should not be diluted. Related Media: America's Systemic Munitions Shortfall Fighting the Air Base: Ensuring Decisive Combat Sortie Generation Under Enemy Fire Credits: Host: Heather "Lucky" Penney, Director of Research, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Producer: Shane Thin Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey Guest: Lt. Gen. David Deptula, USAF (Ret.), Dean, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Guest: John "JV" Venable, Senior Resident Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Guest: Jennifer "Boots" Reeves, Senior Resident Fellow for Space Studies, The Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence (MI-SPACE) Guest: Todd "Sledge" Harmer, Senior Vice President, American Defense International Guest: Anthony "Lazer" Lazarski, Principal, Cornerstone Government Affairs Links: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3GbA5Of Website: https://mitchellaerospacepower.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MitchellStudies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell.Institute.Aerospace LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nzBisb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitchellstudies/ #MitchellStudies #AerospaceAdvantage #uav #airforce #europe 

This week Nick is in the hot seat, breaking down his first months as Senior Vice President and COO of Real Financial.Let us know in the comments what YOU want to hear about next!Episode in a Glance:In this episode of The Nick Hiter Show, I break down my first months as Senior Vice President and COO of Real Financial. I just got back from the desert, where we rolled out the entire new business model in front of more than half the field force at a two day training event, and I share what I saw up close: a president and CEO who wakes up, has a cup of coffee and goes to the office until bed, a building with people everywhere, and a master class in handling problems without losing it. We get into proximity and why being in that environment felt like a big league clubhouse, the Tim Corbin line that separates rules from standards, the six core values that are all number one, the three KPIs that decide whether Real Financial grows, and why anything that does not check all three boxes does not get considered. We talk about what chaos does for character when a church goes from a couple hundred people to thousands in months. Then it gets personal: the Lincoln quote about chopping off a limb to save the tree and what I had to change about the Hitstreak, why I now ask "why would I put you on?", learning to be a distribution channel instead of a doer, the leader who does not negotiate with himself, and my son Ethan, 17, owning his calendar, speaking on stage and staying home alone for the first time.Key Points:- Proximity matters. You get fed in environments like that, and you have to add enough value to stay in the room.- Rules are for people who can't follow directions. Standards are for people who aspire to do special things.- Six core values, all number one: do what's right, own it, tell the truth, become more valuable, think bigger and move faster, protect the house.- There are only three things that grow the company. If an idea does not check all three boxes, it does not get considered.- Standards determine the rules and the KPIs. First you need standards, then you can build rules.- If everyone sells the exact same way, you rob the team of the next great idea.- You cannot chop down the tree to save a limb. There is no business to serve the people if you kill it.- Solving the problem, or getting it solved, is a valuable position. Be a distribution channel, not a doer.- The less you touch, the more you get to speak and think. That is the trade off of leadership.- When a young man owns his calendar and does not depend on anyone to map it out, that is freedom.Chapters:0:00 Vegas, Brad and rolling out the new Real Financial model10:26 Rules vs standards: Tim Corbin and the six core values15:41 The three KPIs and learning to think19:53 Pivoting the content and thriving in chaos27:07 Chop the limb, save the tree: the Hitstreak and life as the integrator35:50 Ethan: standards at homeAbout Nick:Nick Hiter is the host of The Nick Hiter Show and The Hitstreak, the founder of HitLab, and Senior Vice President and COO of Real Financial, where he sits between the field and corporate and turns the vision into execution.Subscribe to Nick's top-rated podcast The Hitstreak on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/NickHiterFollow and Rate us on Spotify: https://spotify.com/NickHiterFollow and Rate us on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/NickHiterFollow and Rate us on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/NickHiter

Send us Fan MailIn the sixth episode of our series recorded live at Datacloud Global Congress 2026 in Cannes, Andy Davis is once again joined by co-host Rory Flashman from Spa Communications for a special episode reflecting on the event itself. Joining the conversation: Annabel Helm, Managing Director, Datacloud Leanne Starace, Senior Vice President, Equinix Together, they discuss the scale, impact and continued growth of Datacloud Global Congress, which welcomed 6,500 attendees, 7,000 registrations and almost 3,000 CEOs on site in 2026. The conversation explores how the event has evolved into one of the most influential meeting points for the global data centre industry, bringing together operators, investors, developers, hyperscalers, suppliers, policymakers, finance leaders and new stakeholders from across the digital infrastructure ecosystem. Annabel shares how Datacloud has grown while maintaining its focus on influence, impact and high-quality networking, with new companies, new sectors and new decision-makers joining the conversation. Leanne also discusses the value of the event from an operator perspective, highlighting the importance of collaboration, transparent dialogue, innovation and deal-making across the industry. The episode also looks at the biggest themes from the show, including power, investment, nuclear, talent, community, AI, liquid cooling and the increasing importance of education as new sectors and stakeholders engage with the data centre market. Recorded live at Datacloud Global Congress 2026 in Cannes. Key Topics: The scale of Datacloud Global Congress 2026 and its continued growth. Why the event is focused on influence and impact, not just size.How the show brings together the full data centre ecosystem. The importance of transparent conversations around power, talent, investment and community. Why new stakeholders, including nuclear and finance leaders, are now part of the data centre conversation. How events like Datacloud help educate emerging sectors on digital infrastructure.The value of networking, collaboration and deal-making on the show floor. Equinix's perspective on global growth, customer engagement and AI-ready infrastructure. Why talent development and early-career engagement remain critical to the industry's future. How Datacloud is evolving for 2027, including expanded stages, new formats and more speakers. Why the data centre industry is no longer “the best industry nobody has heard of”. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at Datacloud Global Congress 2026, why the event has become such an important platform for the global data centre industry, and what its growth says about the future of digital infrastructure. Support the showThe Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies.To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

In this episode, I sit down with Will Fediw, Senior Vice President of the Virginia Maritime Association, as he prepares for VMA's International Trade Symposium. From his years as a Coast Guard officer to his work advocating for Virginia's ports and supply-chain businesses, Will has a clear view of what it takes to bring shippers, carriers, ports, and logistics leaders into one room. We talk about why this year's theme, “Anchored: Grounded in Strategy. Ready for What's Next,” matters in a market still dealing with shifting trade policy, carrier dynamics, and pressure to balance cost, service, and resilience. VMA26 runs October 13–15, 2026, in Norfolk and remains the East Coast's premier conference on shipping, ports, logistics, and trade. Will walks through what attendees can expect across two days of programming, the exhibit hall, and signature events including the Golf Open, VIP harbor cruise, Maritime Mixer, and 106th Annual Maritime Banquet. If you work in freight, ports, or international trade and want a practical preview of the conversations that will shape the fall, this is the briefing before the symposium.If you haven't registered yet, I urge you to do so now & use promo code "VMA26ARMCHAIR" at checkout to save some $$$. This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or looking for your next adventure, DAT is building the most trusted marketplace in freight. New users of DAT can save 10% off for the first 12 months by following the link below. Built on the latest technology, DAT One gives you control over every aspect of moving freight, so that you can run your business with speed & efficiency.This program is also brought to you by our newest sponsor, GenLogs. GenLogs is setting a new standard of care for freight intelligence. Book your demo for GenLogs today at www.genlogs.io today!

How do you give sports fans deeper insight into a live match without covering the action with statistics they never asked for? Two years ago, I spoke with Patrick Mostboeck in episode 2788, How Sportradar Are Revolutionizing Sports with AI. Patrick returns to Tech Talks Daily as Senior Vice President of Fan Engagement at Sportradar for a timely conversation during the U.S. Open about how AI and real-time sports data are changing the way fans follow a match. We begin with the move from scores, schedules, and basic statistics to thousands of data points that can describe what is happening on the court or field. Patrick explains that the value comes from context. In tennis, ball position, shot type and player movement can reveal patterns around fatigue, court positioning and momentum that may be difficult to see from the television picture alone. AI can process those signals quickly enough to help broadcasters and digital services explain why a match may be changing. That creates an obvious temptation to show everything. Patrick is candid about the lesson Sportradar has learned from putting products in front of users: less is often more. A product team may want to display every feature it has built, while the fan simply wants to understand the action. The technology works best when the improvement feels natural and the viewer does not have to fight through a stream of graphics. We also consider the second screen. Many of us now watch sport with a phone or tablet nearby, checking other scores, following another match or looking for an explanation of a moment we have just seen. Patrick argues that media companies and rights holders can support those habits by offering different routes into the same event. A first time tennis viewer may need immediate context, while a fan who has watched the sport for 25 years may want deeper performance data. Personalization can serve both groups without taking away the shared experience of live sport. Patrick explains how Sportradar's 4Sight combines 3D data visualization, contextual data, and real-time insight inside live streams. The aim is to identify relevant moments and provide a clear narrative rather than add graphics for their own sake. He also describes official sports data as infrastructure that rights holders can actively develop and commercialize across media, advertising, coaching analytics and other services. For organizations wondering where to begin, Patrick offers a practical sequence. Start with the fans and identify the information they value before and during an event. Assess the quality and history of the data already available. Then speak with partners who understand how that information can support useful products and sustainable commercial models. We close by discussing prediction. Better data can help systems model possible outcomes for fans, media teams and coaches, but sport still retains the uncertainty that makes it worth watching. Will predictive insight deepen our appreciation of the action, or could too much information remove some of its magic? Listen to the conversation and share your thoughts with me.

Episode 266: In Bain's early 2026 Consumer Banking Benchmark, provided by NPS Prism, Chime had the highest NPS among the companies we measured. That raised a basic question: How does a financial technology company serving people who live paycheck to paycheck earn greater loyalty than institutions built around customers with much higher balances? Sam Krause is the Senior Vice President of Operations and Member Experience at Chime. As she explains, Chime is a financial technology company, not a bank. "We are a FinTech. We partner with bank partners behind the scenes who hold all our deposits." Most Chime members already had bank accounts. The important distinction is between having access to an account and having a product designed around the way you actually live. Chime operates without branches, giving it lower fixed costs than traditional banks. Members who qualify can receive their paychecks up to two days early or use a free feature called SpotMe for up to $200 in fee-free overdrafts. Those benefits cost money and expose Chime to risks many traditional banks avoid. But about two-thirds of members use Chime as their primary account. Most of the company's revenue comes from interchange on daily card use. Helping members get access to their money sooner can increase usage, strengthening the economics that make those benefits possible. Sam also explains how Chime tries to turn "member obsession" into an operating discipline. NPS is one of the company's three highest-level goals. For example, competitive benchmarking exposed a gap in funding and transfers that internal data alone had not made urgent enough. Chime then combined the NPS Prism benchmark data with direct member feedback to identify the specific problems and change its priorities. The consequences can be intensely personal. Sam describes a member named Carmen who used SpotMe to put gas in her car so she could reach chemotherapy appointments scheduled shortly before her payday. Her story illustrates why a short-term liquidity problem that might look minor to a product team can matter enormously to the person experiencing it. In this episode, learn how Chime preserves member obsession as it grows and leverages better outcomes for members into greater usage, loyalty, and growth. Guest: Sam Krause, Senior Vice President, Operations & Member Experience Host: Rob Markey, Partner, Bain & Company Give us feedback: Customer Confidential Podcast Feedback Send us a note: Contact Rob Timestamped Topics 00:52 – Cutting insurance claim resolution from weeks to minutes shapes Sam's approach to customer experience 01:28 – Aligning the business model with what is best for customers 02:51 – Designing financial products for the two-thirds of Americans living paycheck to paycheck 03:25 – Giving members paychecks up to two days early and up to $200 in fee-free overdraft 05:40 – Using primary account relationships and interchange to make the economics work 08:03 – Taking risks traditional banks avoid to give members faster access to their money 09:04 – Distinguishing access to banking from helping customers gain financial control 12:13 – Designing simpler money-management tools for the 80% who are not natural planners 14:14 – Finding the two customer segments where the products have the strongest fit 18:38 – Seeing simplicity and ease of use emerge as the biggest drivers of promoters 19:41 – Helping members increase credit scores by 30 points on average over eight months 22:17 – Scaling customer obsession through employee bootcamps and direct customer listening 24:00 – Making NPS one of three company-level goals 30:30 – Using competitive benchmarks to prioritize funding and transfer problems 32:57 – Building trust in a digital model with 24/7 access to human support 39:30 – Hiring "hungry, humble, and smart" employees as the company scales 41:30 – Embedding company values into employee evaluation and coaching Notable Quotes 08:03 "We're willing to take that risk on behalf of our members." 09:04 "There's a difference between having access and having something that is actually helping you gain control of your finances and reach your financial goals and make financial progress." 15:52 "We figured it out. And it turns out when you can crack that, you gain a very large and very loyal member base." 26:31 "You shouldn't be surprised that senior executives lose interest in something like this if you are not doing the work to prepare it." 28:36 "At the end of the day, it's about the member perception and the member view." 32:36 "We have to do more than a traditional bank would because that's what our members need." Additional Resources about Chime: How Chime is Leading the Way in Customer Loyalty: https://www.bain.com/insights/how-chime-is-leading-the-way-in-customer-loyalty-snap-chart/ What it Takes to Build the AI-Native Modern Bank: https://www.bain.com/insights/what-it-takes-to-build-the-ai-native-modern-bank/ How Analytics Can Deepen Banks' Customer Relationships: https://www.bain.com/insights/how-analytics-can-deepen-banks-customer-relationships/ 

If you've ever wondered what a chamber of commerce does, or whether joining one is worth it, this episode of A Penny or Two for Your Thoughts is your answer. Hosts Chantel Windeshausen and Liz Malmberg sit down with two chamber leaders who bring the work to life in a way that will make you want to show up to the next networking event.Liz Kerrigan is the Senior Vice President of Member and Investor Relations at the Greater Omaha Chamber, which serves an 8-county region and partners with 12 chambers across the Omaha metro to drive economic development, talent attraction, and business growth. Joining her is Annisa Visty, Vice President of Operations at the Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce, who brings nearly two decades of chamber leadership experience and a firsthand passion for helping small business owners navigate those critical first years. Together, they break down what chambers actually do, why every type of business can benefit from membership, how Omaha stacks up nationally when it comes to collaboration, and what is driving the incredible growth happening across Sarpy County, Nebraskaright now. If you run a business, are thinking about starting one, or just want to understand the organizations helping build communities from the ground up, this one is for you.Learn more about Centris at centrisfcu.org, the Greater Omaha Chamber at omahachamber.org, and the Sarpy County Chamber at sarpychamber.org.~ About A Penny or Two for Your Thoughts ~When it comes to all things financial, there are often a lot of questions. Being two marketers and moms on a budget, we certainly have all the questions. That's why we're bringing in the subject matter experts to help educate us on all things financial and get their thoughts to help improve our financial wellness and the financial well-being of our communities. Join us for a few laughs, some great insights, and hopefully, a few tips you can take on your path to financial success.Visit us at our website: https://www.centrisfcu.org/a-penny-or...Listen to our Podcast on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Lf8gGY...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Follow Centris on Social Media:https://www.facebook.com/CentrisFCUhttps://www.instagram.com/centrisfcu/https://twitter.com/CentrisFCUhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/centris-federal-credit-union/This is another Hurrdat Media Production.Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!

Matt Covington, Senior Vice President of Product at BlackCloak, walks through two features recently added to the member application. The first grew out of a question the concierge team fielded often. Members planning family travel to China or Eastern Europe wanted to know what to expect, how to protect their devices, and how to stay safe. That work now sits inside the app as a travel advisory page. A member types in a destination and the advisory breaks risk into the four categories the intel team uses. Physical security, cybersecurity, geopolitical climate, and social climate. A risk score, click to call contact information for US consulates and embassies, and up to the minute incident reports round out the page. The second feature is impersonation protection. Matt Covington describes a voicemail from someone claiming to be Chris Pierson, CEO of BlackCloak, asking for wiring instructions to be changed and $5,000 sent to an individual. Replying to that message to ask whether it is really him produces a yes from whoever is on the other end. Impersonation protection moves the question to a channel the sender did not pick. The member touches a name in the address book, selects the communication channel in question, adds a custom message, and submits. The person being challenged accepts or denies the request through a push notification in the BlackCloak app. The circle of trust reaches past coworkers and immediate family. Matt Covington names a childcare provider, a personal wealth advisor, a private banker, and a key vendor in the supply chain. Members with impersonation protection can create an unlimited number of invitations, and the person invited does not need to be a fully paid up BlackCloak member to respond. Much of the deepfake conversation has centered on Zoom, Teams, and other corporate platforms. Matt Covington argues that attackers are more likely to go after the channel they perceive as unprotected, a personal phone number found online or a social media post that accepts a message. For a security team, the question worth asking is where approval authority for a payment actually sits, and whether the verification step reaches the assistant, the advisor, and the vendor contact too. This is a Brand Spotlight. A Brand Spotlight is a ~15 minute conversation designed to explore the guest, their company, and what makes their approach unique. Learn more: https://www.studioc60.com/creation#spotlight GUEST Matt Covington, Senior Vice President of Product at BlackCloak On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mecovington/ RESOURCES Learn more about BlackCloak: https://blackcloak.io Impersonation Protection with circle of trust announcement: https://blackcloak.io/news-media/blackcloak-extends-deepfake-protection-to-the-executives-entire-trusted-circle/ Member Travel Advisory announcement: https://blackcloak.io/news-media/blackcloak-integrates-real-time-defense-and-intelligence-to-close-the-security-coverage-gap-for-executive-teams/ Are you interested in telling your story? ▶︎ Full Length Brand Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#full ▶︎ Brand Spotlight Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#spotlight ▶︎ Brand Highlight Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#highlight KEYWORDS matt covington, blackcloak, sean martin, brand story, brand marketing, marketing podcast, brand spotlight, black hat usa 2026, digital executive protection, impersonation protection, circle of trust, deepfake, travel advisory, executive travel risk, wire fraud, business email compromise, supply chain risk, concierge cybersecurity, personal cybersecurity

Matt Covington, Senior Vice President of Product at BlackCloak, says the feature exists because CISOs kept asking the same question. Can you help us manage this influx of deepfake media, whether it arrives by email, video, or voicemail. The requests that follow are familiar. Change the billing information on a vendor. Wire me $5,000 to bail me out of jail. Rather than sitting in line with every communication to judge whether a piece of video or audio is fake, BlackCloak gives people a way to establish the authenticity of the message and the sender. Matt Covington walks through it on camera. A suspicious guest joins a Zoom call under a familiar name, camera off. He opens the app, creates a request, selects the medium, adds context, and submits. Biometrics confirm the device owner. The response comes back with identity confirmed and location attached, and the app keeps an audit trail. The news this week is who can be in the circle. A BlackCloak member can invite as many people as they want to connect as part of their trusted network. Personal lawyer, private banker, childcare, dog walker. Matt Covington describes a message arriving on vacation, claiming to be the dog walker and asking for $5,000 for an emergency vet bill, and confirms that scenario is a real thing that has happened. Tracey Moon, Chief Marketing Officer at BlackCloak, joins for the demo. This is a Brand Spotlight. A Brand Spotlight is a ~15 minute conversation designed to explore the guest, their company, and what makes their approach unique. Learn more: https://www.studioc60.com/creation#spotlight GUESTS Matt Covington, Senior Vice President of Product, BlackCloak On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mecovington/ Tracey Moon, Chief Marketing Officer, BlackCloak On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceymoon/ RESOURCES BlackCloak: https://blackcloak.io/ BlackCloak Extends Deepfake Protection to the Executive's Entire Trusted Circle: https://blackcloak.io/news-media/blackcloak-extends-deepfake-protection-to-the-executives-entire-trusted-circle/ BlackCloak Product Overview: https://blackcloak.io/product/ Are you interested in telling your story? ▶︎ Full Length Brand Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#full ▶︎ Brand Spotlight Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#spotlight ▶︎ Brand Highlight Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#highlight KEYWORDS matt covington, tracey moon, blackcloak, sean martin, brand story, brand marketing, marketing podcast, brand spotlight, black hat usa 2026, impersonation protection, circle of trust, deepfake, digital executive protection, identity verification, social engineering, executive protection, wire fraud

Trust is the hidden advantage that decides which payments companies earn bigger merchants, stronger partners, and more room to innovate. Greg Myers sits down with Darrel Anderson, Senior Vice President of Compliance at Payroc, to get specific about how trust is built in a world of constant audits, card brand rules, bank expectations, and fast-moving fraud. We share why “perfect security” is easy if you lock everything down, and why the real craft is building a compliance framework that protects the business while still enabling growth.We dig into what trust looks like operationally: transactions that keep flowing, the right data showing up consistently, and issues getting caught before they become fines or sanctions. Darrel explains how experienced compliance teams don't just say no, they help product and sales teams find a safe path to yes, and that credibility extends beyond merchants to regulators, card networks, and partner banks. We also talk about speed, including a simple test for reckless launches: if you cannot clearly explain the risk and controls back to someone else, you are moving too fast.When incidents happen, we focus on what preserves customer confidence: frank communication, involving customers in the solution, and taking ownership until resolution is complete. Darrel also shares leadership frameworks like the red balloon theory and “smoke detectors versus fire extinguishers” to push teams toward prevention over reaction. Finally, we tackle AI in payments compliance and fraud: how it can remove repetitive work and sharpen detection, and why criminals using AI means the arms race is just getting started.

What does the Federal Reserve actually do—and why should local communities care? In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise speaks with Seema Sheth, Senior Vice President of the Louisville Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, to demystify the Federal Reserve and explore its role in shaping the U.S. economy. Seema explains how the Federal Reserve System operates, the unique role regional Reserve Banks play in monetary policy, and why local economic insights are essential to national decision-making. She also addresses some of the most common misconceptions about the Fed and its independence from politics. A major focus of the conversation is the Beige Book, a key report that gathers real-world input from businesses and communities across the country to help inform economic policy. Seema discusses how these local perspectives influence the Fed's understanding of economic conditions beyond traditional data. The discussion also highlights the importance of financial literacy. From understanding debt to making informed financial decisions, Seema shares why economic education is valuable for everyone—not just economists or financial professionals. Throughout the episode, Seema reflects on her own career journey and emphasizes the importance of curiosity, communication, and making economics more accessible to the public. A key takeaway? Understanding how the economy works empowers individuals, businesses, and communities to make better decisions for the future. Key Takeaways Regional Federal Reserve Banks provide critical local economic insights The Beige Book helps shape national monetary policy through community feedback Financial literacy is an essential life skill for people of all ages The Federal Reserve operates independently to support long-term economic stability Understanding economics helps individuals and communities make informed decisions Local perspectives play a vital role in national economic policy Key Topics Covered Structure of the Federal Reserve System Common misconceptions about the Fed Regional economic representation and the Beige Book Financial literacy and economic education Fed independence and monetary policy Seema Seth's career journey and leadership Sound Bites "We're on your side—that's what I wish people knew." "The Fed likes to take the punch bowl away as soon as the party gets good." "Economics is for everyone, not just economists."

What does it take to build a national surgical education apparatus from scratch? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ajit Sachdeva, the former Senior Vice President for Education at the American College of Surgeons—a role he held for 24 years before passing the torch in fall 2025. When Dr. Sachdeva arrived at the ACS in 2001, there was no division, no script, and almost no structure. Over the course of his tenure, he created an ecosystem that now touches surgeons at every stage of their careers, from the first year of medical school to the last year of practice.Dr. Sachdeva reflects on competence, excellence, and the value of surgical educators. He discusses the structural shifts that have shaped modern surgical training, including simulation standards, competency-based curricula, the ACS Accredited Education Institutes, and the Academy of Master Surgeon Educators. He also shares his thoughts on the challenges that remain: resource constraints, the tension between clinical productivity and educational investment, and the gap between national standard-setting and local implementation.Join hosts Pooja Varman, MD, Judith French, PhD, and Jeremy Lipman, MD, MHPE to reflect on Dr. Sachdeva's impact on surgical education.Learning ObjectivesBy the end of this episode, listeners will be able to 1.     Distinguish between competence, proficiency, expertise, and mastery in the context of surgical training and career development.2.     Identify key structural initiatives from the ACS Division of Education and describe their impact on surgical education at the national level.3.     Discuss the challenges of sustaining and funding surgical education infrastructure and articulate strategies for aligning educational goals with institutional priorities.  References1.     ACS Accredited Education Institutes: https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/education/programs/accredited-education-institutes/ 2.     Dr. Ajit Sachdeva Describes a Career of Distinction in Practice and Surgical Education | ACS. Accessed March 27, 2026. https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/news-and-articles/acs-brief/october-21-2025-issue/dr-ajit-sachdeva-describes-a-career-of-distinction-in-practice-and-surgical-education/ Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more.  If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://behindtheknife.org/listenBehind the Knife Premium: https://behindtheknife.org/premiumOral Board Review: https://behindtheknife.org/oral-boardOral Board Simulator: https://behindtheknife.org/oral-board/simulatorGeneral Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/general-surgery-oral-board-reviewTrauma Surgery Video Atlas: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/trauma-surgery-video-atlasDominate Surgery: A High-Yield Guide to Your Surgery Clerkship: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/dominate-surgery-a-high-yield-guide-to-your-surgery-clerkshipDominate Surgery for APPs: A High-Yield Guide to Your Surgery Rotation: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/dominate-surgery-for-apps-a-high-yield-guide-to-your-surgery-rotationVascular Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/vascular-surgery-oral-board-reviewColorectal Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/colorectal-surgery-oral-board-reviewSurgical Oncology Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/surgical-oncology-oral-board-reviewCardiothoracic Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/cardiothoracic-surgery-oral-board-reviewOBGYN Oral Board Review Coures: https://behindtheknife.org/course/obgyn-oral-board-reviewEPA Playbook: https://behindtheknife.org/course/epa-playbookSurgical Instrument Flashcards: https://behindtheknife.org/course/surgical-instrument-flashcardsABSITE Review: https://behindtheknife.org/course/absite-2026-exam-reviewDownload our App:Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/behind-the-knife/id1672420049Android/Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.btk.app&hl=en_US

Catch up to your money. It’s often ready for retirement before you are. _________________________ What helps wellbeing endure as our lives change? Matt Bloom has spent much of his career studying human flourishing. In this conversation, he brings his insights into retirement and combines it with lessons from his own transition from professor to writer, volunteer and what he calls a “wise elder.” We discuss why wellbeing is built through small daily practices, how adopting a new identity can change your behavior, why many need to become more intentional about friendship after leaving work, and how volunteering and shared-interest communities can create both connection and meaning. Matt also explains how older adults can become “guardians and shepherds” of relationships and shares Map Your Days, a simple practice that takes five minutes a night and that, in 27 years of teaching MBAs and executives, he says has never failed to teach someone something they didn’t know about their own life. Matt Bloom joins us from Colorado. ________________________ Bio Matt Bloom is the author of Lasting Wellbeing: Science-Based Practices for Tranquility, Authenticity, Meaning, and Joy. He is a writer, speaker, entrepreneur, and emeritus professor of management at the University of Notre Dame. Bloom holds advanced degrees in psychology from Cornell University (PhD) and the University of Kansas (MA), and is an award-winning teacher who earned top honors for courses he taught to undergraduates, MBA students, and corporate executives. At Notre Dame, Matt taught classes on innovation and design thinking, organizational change and leadership. As a professor in the Mendoza College of Business, Matt studied well-being for nearly three decades where he led the WorkWell research project. Initially, he and his team of ten researchers  focused on the well-being of people in the helping and healing professions: international aid workers, global health professionals, educators, clergy and ministry workers, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, among others. He later broadened his focus to include both well-being at work and in life more generally.  The team also launched a first-of-its-kind mobile application to capture daily experiences from several hundred research subjects. Prior to becoming a professor, Matt was a financial advisor at Shearson Lehman Hutton, a consultant at Arthur Young, a psychiatric orderly at The Kansas Institute, and a paramedic for the Douglas County (KS) Emergency Medical Service. Some of Matt’s favorite wise well-being practices: Extended backcountry hiking (5+ days). And, yes, there are no showers or bathrooms Baking hearth bread using natural leavens, mild sourdough starters Scuba diving on coral reefs and wrecks in the Caribbean Catch-and-release fly fishing on small mountain streams Poetry reading using a process he adapted from lectio divina Reading novels. Among his favorite authors are Marilynne Robinson, Richard Ford, Richard Rosso and Abraham Verghese _________________________ For More on Matt Bloom Lasting Wellbeing: Science-Based Practices for Tranquility, Authenticity, Meaning, and Joy Website Ritual app: Download for iOS or Android, or start at ritual.io. _________________________ More Retirement Podcast Conversations You’ll Love How to Flourish…in Retirement – Daniel Coyle Retiring: Creating a Life That Works for You – Teresa Amabile The Good Life – Marc Schulz, PhD _________________________ Wise Quotes On the Value of Small Steps “Our wellbeing rises and falls mostly as a result of little things that we do day by day…We live our values mostly in the little things that we do.” On Relationships “Quality matters more than quantity.” On Elderhood “We can really be the guardians and shepherds of family relationships.” _______________________ About The Retirement Wisdom Podcast There are many podcasts on retirement, often hosted by financial advisors with their own financial motives, that cover the money side of the street. This podcast is different. You'll get smarter about the investment decisions you'll make about the most important asset you'll have in retirement: your time. About Retirement Wisdom I help people who are retiring, but aren't quite done yet, discover what's next and build their custom version of their next life. A meaningful retirement doesn't just happen by accident. Schedule a call today to discuss how the Designing Your Life process created by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans can help you make your life in retirement a great one — on your own terms. About Your Podcast Host Joe Casey is an executive coach who helps people design their next life after their primary career and create their version of The Multipurpose Retirement.™ He created his own next chapter after a 26-year career at Merrill Lynch, where he was Senior Vice President and Head of HR for Global Markets & Investment Banking. Joe has earned Master's degrees from the University of Southern California in Gerontology (at age 60), the University of Pennsylvania, and Middlesex University (UK), a BA in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and his coaching certification from Columbia University. In addition to his work with clients, Joe hosts The Retirement Wisdom Podcast, ranked in the top 1% globally in popularity by Listen Notes, with over 2 million downloads. Business Insider recognized Joe as one of 23 innovative coaches who are making a difference. He's the author of Win the Retirement Game: How to Outsmart the 9 Forces Trying to Steal Your Joy. _________________________

Operating Twist  becomes Operation FAIL. NVDA Earnings and other interesting stuff. We get into the real facts about our oil reserves. Asset Allocation finally explained with our guest -Tom Nelson, Senior Vice-President and head of asset allocation portfolio management at Franklin Templeton.  NEW! DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE'S AI GENERATED SHOW NOTES (Guest Segment) Tom Nelson is a senior vice president and head of asset allocation portfolio management for Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions. He is a member of the Investment Strategy & Research Committee. He is a portfolio manager of a number of funds offered for sale in various jurisdictions. He is lead portfolio manager of the Franklin NextStep Fund series, the Franklin VolSmart Allocation VIP Fund and numerous model portfolio programs. He is portfolio manager of Franklin LifeSmart Retirement Target Funds, the Franklin Fund Allocator Series available in the United States and several custom institutional portfolio mandates. Mr. Nelson joined Franklin Templeton in 2007 and co-founded the firm’s quantitative research services group upon joining the company. He moved to Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions in 2009. Prior to working at Franklin Templeton, Mr. Nelson worked for Bloomberg LP from 1991 to 2007, where he was most recently manager of the Americas market specialist teams. Mr. Nelson holds a B.S. in accounting from the University of Delaware. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) charterholder. He is a member of the CFA Institute, the New York Society of Security Analysts and the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association. Check this out and find out more at: http://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Looking to invest in The Disciplined Investor Managed Growth Strategy? Click HERE for the virtual tour →  www.thedisciplinedinvestor.com Follow @andrewhorowitz Stocks Mentioned in the Episode: (NVDA), (DELL), (SNDK), (MU), (MSFT), (AAPL), (AMZN), (META), (GOOGL), (XOM), (CVX), (BTC-USD), (GLD), (SLV)