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In this weeks episode: Kev is having second thoughts; Sheepdog might pull his own head off; Anna has enjoyed her birthday and Pab has experienced another gaming moment. All this and much more on episode 603 of MGP!Find Sheepdogs game here: https://schnumn.itch.io/prismyckIf you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.comKev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out:https://blockpartyuk.shop/Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
In this weeks episode: Kev and Anna have been on a French road trip; Pab is becoming French and Sheepdog is all on board. All this and much more on episode 602 of MGP!Find Sheepdogs game here: https://schnumn.itch.io/prismyckIf you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.comKev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out:https://blockpartyuk.shop/Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
When the time came to step up, much loved pet collie Tay abandoned the sofa for the sheep farm, where his herding talent has made him indispensable to lambing season on the farm. Owner and professional trainer Martina Miradoli tried Tay on various sports, including agility, scent detection (he was good at this) and introduced him to sheep. Despite her efforts to stimulate him, his drive remained low. Then, Martina and her partner had the chance to take on the tenancy of a busy farm which meant that Tay had to step up. Martina describes Tay's journey from the sofa to the sheep farm, where he has come into his own at last - just 15 lambs to go at the time of recording. Find Martina and Tay on Instagram at @martina_bordercollie_geek Check out Martina's wonderful and aptly named podcast, The Border Collie Geek Podcast. Photo credit: Martina Maradoli For more photos, visit https://shineradio.uk/dogswithjobs Connected episodes: Diva at the English National Sheepdog Trials 2023 Edie, Max and Joe, the sheep farm workers Get in touch! Do you work your dog? Kate would love to hear from you! Sporting dogs, caring dogs, service dogs - the more varied the better. Get in touch on team@shineradio.uk. © & ℗ Kate Fairweather, 2025 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this weeks episode: Kev is back on trains; Sheepdog has made a game; Anna is cleaning up and Pab is just looking for an excuse. All this and much more on episode 601 of MGP!Find Sheepdogs game here: https://schnumn.itch.io/prismyckIf you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.comKev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out:https://blockpartyuk.shop/Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
Show SummaryOn today's episode, we're featuring a conversation about a new film, SHEEPDOG, with the actors Steven Grayhm and Matt Dallas.Together, they worked on the movie, which is a film that explores the physical and psychological repercussions of trauma with a focus on Posttraumatic Growth. Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. About Today's GuestSteven Grayhm was born in London, Ontario Canada, to a Polish German mother and Canadian father whose family lineage descends from the Weskarini Algonquin First Nation people of La Petite Nation (Little Nation) from Western Quebec, Canada. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in the UK, Steven was nominated for a Hollywood Film Award at the Hollywood Film Awards for his short film, Vodka, Winter and The Cry of Violin, for which he starred, wrote, directed and produced. The film, based on a true story about his Polish grandparents' perilous twilight plight to save their only son from a Nazi German POW camp during the last winter of WWII, was nominated at Raindance UK and was awarded 'Best International Short' at the New York International Film Festival.Steven received critical acclaim for his performance as Young Eddie in the film adaptation of Mitch Albom's best-selling novel, “The Five People You Meet In Heaven”, starring Academy Award Winner Jon Voight, Academy Award Nominee's Jeff Daniels and Ellen Burstyn and Emmy Winner Michael Imperioli. Steven also appeared as series lead Liam Cullen, in Netflix's post-apocalyptic drama “Between”, and Robert Zemeckis' big budget documentary-drama, “Medal of Honor”. Steven has performed on stage including multiple stints in the title role of “Hamlet”, and in the LA theater production of August Strindberg's “The Father”, directed by Academy Award Winner Estelle Parsons, and starring Academy Winner's Al Pacino, Dianne Wiest, and Jessica Chastain. Steven recently returned behind the camera to direct himself in the upcoming Veterans feature film SHEEPDOG, for which he also wrote and produced. The film is Executive Produced by Joe Newcomb (Dallas Buyers Club), and co-stars Academy Award Nominee Virginia Madsen, Emmy Nominee Vondie Curtis Hall, SAG Nominee Dominic Fusuma, Tony Nominee Lilli Cooper and Matt Dallas. The film will be released In Theaters in the Fall 2025.Matt Dallas has starred in several films, and has played the title character in the ABC Family television series Kyle XY for three seasons. Dallas also appeared in Camp Slaughter (2005), Living The Dream (2006), and Babysitter Wanted (2008). He has been a guest on the TV show Entourage. In 2005, Dallas starred with Mischa Barton in James Blunt's music video for Goodbye My Lover and in 2008 he starred in Katy Perry's music video for "Thinking of You".Dallas was cast in ABC's Eastwick, playing Roxie's (Rebecca Romijn) love interest. In 2009, it was announced that Dallas would be appearing in the movie Beauty and the Briefcase with Hilary Duff. Dallas was in an indie western film called The First Ride of Wyatt Earp as Bat Masterson, which was released on March 6, 2012.In 2012, Dallas starred as Max in the musical love story movie You, Me, & the Circus. He played the role of Bat Masterson in an action packed western movie Wyatt Earp's Revenge with Val Kilmer. He also starred as Lance Leigh in the Hallmark movie Naughty or Nice with Hilarie Burton. Dallas played the role of Scott Orenhauser in the indie sci-fi thriller film Life Tracker. Dallas had a recurring role in ABC Family show Baby Daddy, where he played Riley's (Chelsea Kane) love interest.In 2014, Dallas starred in the horror comedy movie Ghost of Goodnight Lane. In 2015, Dallas starred as Jake in the web series Anne & Jake. The series was released on YouTube on November 11, 2015. In 2017, Dallas starred as Declan in the drama film Alaska is a Drag, written and directed by Shaz Bennett. He also starred as Frank Dean in the western film Painted Woman directed by James Cotten.In 2018, Dallas starred as pastor John in supernatural horror film Along Came the Devil. In 2019, Dallas played the role of Greg Carlyle in the Lifetime thriller film A Daughter's Plan to Kill alongside Claire Coffee. He also co-starred as Bobby Browning in the romantic comedy Nearly Married starring Cassi Thomson.Links Mentioned in this Episode SHEEPDOG the Movie Web SiteSHEEPDOG on InstagramSHEEPDOG on FacebookPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Posttraumatic Growth After Loss. In this course, Dr. Shauna Springer represents the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors as she discusses how the TAPS Suicide Prevention Model's third phase, posttraumatic growth, has affected one particular survivor. You can find the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Posttraumatic-Growth-after-Loss Episode Partner: This week's episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans” Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families. You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com
In this weeks episode: Kev, Sheepdog, Anna and Pab decide the best game from all the MGP game of the year nominees over the last 10 years in a 32 game bracketed tournament. All this and much more on episode 600 of MGP!If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.comKev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out:https://blockpartyuk.shop/Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
Welcome to Episode #154 of Everything Under the Sun! This week, we’re joined by the brilliant Helen Scales—marine biologist, author of The Sea’s Lure, and expert in all things oceanic—to answer a fascinating question: Why do we hear the sea in seashells? Then, we’ll dive into the natural world to explore the mystery behind why eggs have yolks inside them. And finally, we’ll uncover the secret to why sheepdogs are so incredibly intelligent. Get ready for another episode filled with marine wonders, biological curiosities, and a little canine genius! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Abrimos con la nueva colaboración entre Militarie Gun y Dazy en 'Tall People Don't Live Long', tema con ecos del sonido Madchester de bandas como Happy Mondays y The Stone Roses. Además, escuchamos un nuevo adelanto del próximo álbum de la gran guitarrista Samantha Fish, y te traemos las últimas novedades de Tune-Yards, Tunde Adebimpe, Ewan Currie -cantante de The Sheepdogs-, Garbage, Hannah Wicklund, St. Vincent y Pulp.Playlist:MILITARIE GUN & DAZY - Tall People Don't Live LongCAROLINA DURANTE - Tempo 2SMASH MOUTH - All StarLEIVA - Cortar por la línea de puntosKING SAPO - Hasta nunca (feat. Tarque)RIVAL SONS - Electric ManTHE SHEEPDOGS - Down At The KhyberEWAN CURRIE - Crazy StreetsBROS - Tell MeTHE BLACK KEYS - BabygirlJACK WHITE - Old Scratch BluesSAMANTHA FISH - Can Ya Handle The Heat?LARKIN POE - PearlsHANNAH WICKLUND - Bomb Through the Breeze (Live)HAIM - Everybody's trying to figure me outTUNE-YARDS - HeartbreakTUNDE ADEBIMPE - God KnowsTUNDE ADEBIMPE - Somebody NewTV ON THE RADIO - Happy IdiotPULP - Spike IslandPULP - Common PeopleGARBAGE - There's No Future In OptimismST. VINCENT - DOA NINE INCH NAILS - DisciplineGYOZA - The Hand That FeedsHERMANA FURIA - RumiasREPION - She Makes Me (Stormtrooper in Stilettos)SEXY ZEBRAS - PogoEscuchar audio
Comenzamos la semana con lo nuevo de Pulp, 'Spike Island', adelanto del primer disco del grupo en 24 años. Además, te avanzamos uno de los temas extra que incluirá la reedición del álbum de My Chemical Romance 'Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge', disco fundamental del emo del siglo XXI. Y también en esta sesión de Turbo 3: novedades de The Amazons, Kula Shaker, Himalayas y The Sheepdogs, entre otros.Playlist:PULP - Spike IslandKULA SHAKER - Charge of the Light BrigadeKULA SHAKER - Knight On The TownGARBAGE - There's No Future In OptimismMY CHEMICAL ROMANCE - Thank You for the VenomMY CHEMICAL ROMANCE - I'm Not Okay (I Promise) (Live for BBC Radio 1's 'The Lock Up', 2005)TURNSTILE - Never EnoughCALA VENTO - A sota aiguaALCALÁ NORTE - 10kDHARMACIDE - DepressedTHE CURE - Play For TodayRUFUS T. FIREFLY - La plazaRUFUS T. FIREFLY - Trueno azulREPION - Viernes (con Rufus T. Firefly)THE SHEEPDOGS - Down At The KhyberARKELLS - Come On, TeacherTHRUSH HERMIT - The Day We Hit The CoastBRKN LOVE - CruelTHE AMAZONS - Night After NightHIMALAYAS - SurrenderALL THEM WITCHES - The Children of Coyote WomanSLOMOSA - Cabin FeverWOLFWOLF - The FalconTURBOWOLF - Domino (feat. Mike Kerr)WOLFMOTHER - New Moon RisingLED ZEPPELIN - Immigrant Song (Live 1972)Escuchar audio
In this weeks episode: Kev is shopping live; Sheepdog is desperate for some kissing watermelons; Anna is happy about the dogs and Pab has become the hamburglar. All this and much more on episode 599 of MGP!If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.comKev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out:https://blockpartyuk.shop/Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
Chris Piehota retired from the FBI as one of the organization's eight most senior executives (FBI Executive Assistant Director) after serving nearly 25 years as a Supervisory Special Agent who led global national security programs and oversaw sensitive technical operations across the law enforcement and intelligence communities. Since retiring, Piehota wrote a book titled, "WANTED: The FBI I Once Knew" which recounts his unique experiences rising through the ranks of the bureau and offers how we can restore faith in the world's premier law enforcement agency. Link to the book https://a.co/d/2C2ZrUw Support The Sponsors That Support TPS! Black Box Safety - Instagram @blackboxsafety www.blackboxsafety.com sourcewell@blackboxsafety.com ProForce Law Enforcement - Instagram @proforcelawenforcement / 1-800-367-5855 Special Discount Link for TPS listeners! https://tps.proforceonline.com Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055
In this weeks episode: Kev has a price and a date; Sheepdog has a cat on the loose; Anna is re-evaluating on a new system and Pab has been down the market. All this and much more on episode 598 of MGP!Kev is fundraising for Autistica! Click the link below to donate: https://www.tiltify.com/@lollujo/football-manager-for-waamIf you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.comKev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out:https://blockpartyuk.shop/Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
In this weeks episode: Kev is clambering over buildings; Anna is clambering over buildings; Pab is clambering over buildings and Sheepdog is one shotting everything. All this and much more on episode 597 of MGP!If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.comKev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out:https://blockpartyuk.shop/Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
In this weeks episode: Kev is in Legoland; Sheepdog receives some dirt; Anna is enjoying FunWhole and Pab has a GoTY contender already . All this and much more on episode 596 of MGP!If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.comKev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out:https://blockpartyuk.shop/Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
When I was a kid, I remember my biological father sitting with us at dinner and him telling us there are three kinds of people ini the world: Sheep Sheepdogs Wolves The sheep have no idea the wolves are there. The sheepdogs are there to protect the sheep from the wolves. Wolves are there to shred and consume the sheep. When a wolf decides to attack, the sheepdogs are there to protect the sheep from the wolves, and the truth of the matter is, the sheep never knew they were in danger. And, they never said "thank you" to the sheepdogs. People are the same way. Listen to this episode and ask yourself....... "Which one am I?" About the ReWire Podcast The ReWire Podcast with Ryan Stewman – Dive into powerful insights as Ryan Stewman, the HardCore Closer, breaks down mental barriers and shares actionable steps to rewire your thoughts. Each episode is a fast-paced journey designed to reshape your mindset, align your actions, and guide you toward becoming the best version of yourself. Join in for a daily dose of real talk that empowers you to embrace change and unlock your full potential. Learn how you can become a member of a powerful community consistently rewiring itself for success at https://www.jointheapex.com/ Rise Above
In this weeks episode: Kev has been in the attic; Sheepdog thought he had the last laugh; Anna is done with the scary and Pab is easily persuaded to jump off of things. All this and much more on episode 595 of MGP!If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.comKev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out:https://blockpartyuk.shop/Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
In this weeks episode: Kev is giving Ben Stiller a run for his money; Sheepdog is checking out fan art; Anna isn't a fan of Kevin 2 and Pab is getting mixed up with monsters. All this and much more on episode 594 of MGP!If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.comKev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out:https://blockpartyuk.shop/Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
In this weeks episode: Kev is gets all giddy at a Lego event; Sheepdog might have another claim; Anna can't stop playing and Pab is talking dating tactics. All this and much more on episode 593 of MGP!If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.comKev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out:https://blockpartyuk.shop/Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
Aussie classic Babe turns 30 this year, and its story of the little pig that achieves his dream of being a sheep dog is still as uplifting as the day it premiered. But we can't say "that'll do, pig" when it comes to the science....By now, we know pigs aren't "definitely stupid", but how smart are they? Would an orphaned pig be taken in by a family of dogs? Could a pig really learn to herd sheep? And would Babe really stay so small for so long?Dr Ann Jones sniffs out the porkies Hollywood told us in this poignant pig picture. Featuring:Dr Daryl Sparkes, Senior Lecturer (Media Studies and Production) at the University of Southern QueenslandProfessor Chris Johnson, Ecologist and Conservation Biologist at the University of TasmaniaAssociate Professor Suzanne Held, Behavioural Biology and Animal Welfare at the University of BristolBabe (1995), Universal PicturesProduction:Ann Jones, Presenter / ProducerNat Tencic, ProducerRebecca McLaren, ProducerIsabella Tropiano, additional masteringThis episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the lands of the Wadawarrung, Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung, Taungurung, and Kaurna people.If you want to hear more "What the Duck?" episodes- please like and subscribe here.
In this weeks episode: Kev is seeing through the paper over the cracks; Sheepdog is in demand; Anna wants a new Xbox and Pab is doing a bit of videoing. All this and much more on episode 592 of MGP!If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.comKev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out:https://blockpartyuk.shop/Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
In this weeks episode: Kev is unhappy with his fellow passengers; Sheepdog has the dark urge and Pab thought he was done with mini-games. All this and much more on episode 591 of MGP!If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.comKev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out:https://blockpartyuk.shop/Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
Join Landon Michaels, Project manager at Gunwerks, to discuss the limited edition build called the 'Sheepdog.' Gunwerks Creative Ben Titus, who is an avid predator hunter, adds to the conversation along with Revic Product Manager Jordan Zistel.
In this weeks episode: Kev is having déjà vu; Sheepdog has a new kitten; Anna is on a roll completing games and Pab has the latest Thor skin. All this and much more on episode 590 of MGP!If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.comKev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out:https://blockpartyuk.shop/Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
In this weeks episode: Kev has some new hot pants; Sheepdog has a new name; Anna is well on her way to complete another game and Pab has bought in to the open world. All this and much more on episode 589 of MGP! If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.com Get FM25 for £35.05 using discount LOLLUJO here https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/football-manager-25?ref=lollujo Kev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out: https://blockpartyuk.shop/ Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
In this weeks episode: Kev fulfils a lifelong dream of farming with Donald; Sheepdog is not down with the meta; Anna is up to two finished so far this year and Pab is speedrunning. All this and much more on episode 588 of MGP! If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.com Kev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out: https://blockpartyuk.shop/ Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
If you have ever been curious about your DNA and who you are related to, you have probably used a service like 23andMe. This was the case for a North Carolina woman. AND Wallace, an old English Sheepdog who appears to have special powers, receives an award. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/reunited-with-birth-mother-dna.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/old-english-sheepdog-special-powers.html Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Welcome back to the kitchen table. Parenting is more than a job—it's a calling. God has entrusted you with a flock, not to control or push, but to guide with love and purpose. 1 Peter 5:2-4 paints a beautiful picture of this calling, reminding us that leadership is about walking with those we're guiding, not barking at them from behind. A shepherd leads their flock from the front. However, a sheepdog—pushing from behind. One leads with peace; the other forces movement with pressure. I've found myself acting like a sheepdog more often than I'd like—rushing my children, pushing them to move forward, and using frustration to motivate. But that's not how God parents us. He walks among us, leading with grace, never domineering or demanding. And he calls us to lead our children the same way. The moment parenting becomes a shame-filled game, I've stepped out of the shepherd's role. Instead, I'm choosing to slow down, to lead with calmness and connection, and to trust that God's guidance is enough for both me and my kids. Connect with Bethany here Follow her on Instagram @bethanykimsey Stop feeling defeated in your motherhood. Join the Reset:Anchoring Your Motherhood in Gospel Truths course and transform your story in just 6 weeks. Grab your spot here. Purchase the Warrior Mama's Prayer Journal https://bethanykimsey.co/products/a-warrior-mamas-prayer-journal
In this episode we talk about Sheepdog. Isn't there some sort of game that you always want to play that I can't stand? Well, let's play that! Oh, hang on, what is it again? 00:00 - Intro 01:53 - Howl Outs 04:48 - We Just Got Done Watching Sheepdog 15:19 - Did We Learn Anything Today? 16:41 - Parting Thoughts Thank you so much for listening. Connect with us and let us know what you think of the show! Get Dinner with the Heelers merch! At TeePublic you can get shirts (and all sorts of other cool things) with Dinner with the Heelers artwork. Grab yours today! Get ad-free episodes on Spotify with a paid subscription for only $0.99 a month: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bluey-podcast/subscribe Not listening on Spotify? Get ad-free episodes in almost any podcast app via Patreon (powered by Acast) for only $1 a month: https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/11201857 Check out this video about how our podcast is made: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theblueypodcast/video/7370492256005950766 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7NKLQhAIUv/ A huge thank you to Ryanna Larson (Instagram: @blueyfamilyportraits) for the amazing show cover art. Connect with her on Instagram to commission a portrait for your family! Website: theblueypodcast.com TikTok: @theblueypodcast Twitter: @theblueypodcast Instagram: @theblueypodcast Facebook: Dinner with the Heelers Email: blueypodcast@gmail.com
Have you ever noticed how many sheep there are in Ireland? A lot. And that means there quite a need for well-trained sheepdogs. Joe Joyce knows all about both, the sheepdogs and the sheep. He runs Joyce's Country Sheepdogs in Connemara. Hear how he trains them, how to know if you have a good one, and why all the sheep are so colorful, in this episode of Erin's Isle.
In this weeks episode: Kev has actually been playing games and wants suggestions; Sheepdog has stories of his new bird house; Anna has started her year of completion and Pab has been playing all the super heroes. All this and much more on episode 587 of MGP! If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.com Kev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out: https://blockpartyuk.shop/ Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
Here's The Caveat... Intentional Leadership with Coach Bob Reish
Welcome to "Here's the Caveat," the leadership podcast where we inspire, challenge, and equip leaders like you! Today, we're diving into a unique and thought-provoking episode titled "Clock In, Lead Well, Clock Out... Leadership Lessons from a Sheepdog and a Coyote." Have you ever wondered what a sheepdog and a coyote can teach us about leadership? These two fascinating animals, with their contrasting approaches to responsibility and purpose, reveal profound insights into the art of leading with focus, integrity, and intention. In this episode, we'll explore: The sheepdog's unwavering discipline in protecting its flock, and how it mirrors the role of a great leader. The coyote's opportunistic mindset, and the cautionary lessons it offers about leadership shortcuts. Why clocking in with purpose and clocking out with impact is the hallmark of effective, sustainable leadership. Whether you're leading a team, running a business, or navigating your personal growth, this episode will challenge you to reflect on your leadership style and inspire you to lead well at every stage of your day. Let's get started!
LETTER FROM SCOTLAND – End of Year Review Shenanigans, Sheepdogs and Shipwrecks litter the pages of this good news final Letter from Scotland of 2024. The bad news of the old year is left behind as the stories from this Podcast focus on the good news. So, if you only revel in crisis-driven bad news, then switch off now. Political shenanigans are confined to the bin. Warm hearted sheepdogs take their place as do one eyed cats, but the finale' of this Newsletter is left to an extraordinary story of a Shipwreck survivor and the niece who travelled to the North West of Scotland to visit the site and to hear, first hand, of her uncle's incredible survival. We visit Loch Ewe where the SS William H Welsh, a United States Liberty Ship, sank in a terrible storm in February 1944. Out of 74 crew, only 12 men survived and John King, uncle to Margie Gill, was one of those men. It is not just a story of survival, but one of great fortitude and heroism on the part of locals who lived in the area of Altbea, around Loch Ewe. It is about Crofting women who fought their way across open boggy terrain in atrocious weather to get to the survivors and to keep them alive in freezing conditions. It is a good news story of simple folk overcoming overwhelming odds to help those in desperate need. It's about Highland folk, doing what Highland folk do – provide Highland hospitality at its best. Hear from Roy Macintyre, now 90 years old, who was witness to this tragedy and met John King, uncle to Margie Gill. This Letter from Scotland – review of 2024 – is about putting last year to bed and looking forwards with hope for 2025. Enjoy!
In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Rep. Todd Porter, district 34, about the North Dakota legislative process and how and why sportsmen can get involved.
Burt Palmer identifies himself in a pastoral role as being the sheepdog who listens carefully to the voice of the good shepherd. He is a leader in the emerging Global Methodist Church and someone whose insight will be helpful to your own ministry.Youtube - https://youtu.be/yN8oFOwY_uwAudio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcastApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4If you are interested in learning more about my two video-accompanied courses, Contender: Going Deeper in the Book of Jude andHeaven and Other Destinations: A Biblical Journey Beyond this World , visit courses.andymilleriii.comAnd don't forget about my most recent book, Contender, which is available on Amazon! Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching - Recently, I updated this PDF document and added a 45-minute teaching video with slides, explaining this tool. It's like a mini-course. If you sign up for my list, I will send this free resource to you. Sign up here - www.AndyMillerIII.com or Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching. Today's episode is brought to you by Wesley Biblical Seminary. Interested in going deeper in your faith? Check out our certificate programs, B.A., M.A.s, M.Div., and D.Min degrees. You will study with world-class faculty and the most racially diverse student body in the country. www.wbs.eduThanks too to Phil Laeger for my podcast music. You can find out about Phil's music at https://www.laeger.net
In this weeks episode: Kev and Anna are away in the wilderness, while Sheepdog tries to blag a plushie and Pab is soaking in the Vatican. All this and much more on episode 585 of MGP! If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.com Kev now has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
From playing bars in Saskatoon to arenas around the world, the Canadian rock band The Sheepdogs have come a long way in two decades. To mark their 20th anniversary as a band, lead singer Ewan Currie joins Tom Power to talk about what it means to have longevity in rock and roll — and why the band couldn't resist making a holiday song.
In this weeks episode: Kev is prepping for GOTY; Sheepdog has a new injury; Anna knows wrestlers and Pab is being told off again. All this and much more on episode 584 of MGP! If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.com Kev now has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
In this episode, I sit down with Samuel Whitelock, the most capped All Black in history and a true rugby legend, to explore his journey from the farm fields of New Zealand to the pinnacle of international rugby.Samuel reflects on the challenges and triumphs of his career, his upbringing in a competitive family of four boys, and the values that shaped him both on and off the field. Along the way, we dive into his unique bond with Razor Robertson and the unforgettable lessons that defined their partnership.We cover:Samuel's rural upbringing and how wrestling with his brothers prepared him for life as an All Black.The hilarious story of locking a babysitter out of the house and learning lessons on accountability.His relationship with Razor Robertson, including the famous "Rooster vs. Sheepdog" leadership analogy.What it means to "darken the jersey" and leave a legacy in one of the world's most iconic teams.The highs and lows of balancing family, fatherhood, and a career at the top of international sport.If you're interested in leadership, teamwork, and the lessons learned from a life in high-performance sport, this candid and inspiring conversation with Samuel Whitelock is a must-listen.This episode was proudly sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You can contact them here - https://www.nzmortgages.co.nzGet your copy of Samuel Whitelock's book here - https://www.harpercollins.co.nz/9781775542506/view-from-the-second-row/Follow Samuel on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/samuelwhitelock/?hl=enGet the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000's of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletter-----Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High-Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text messageSupport the show
So what exactly is a "Sheepdog"? Jeff kicks off the show with an education lesson.
In this weeks episode: Kev likes the sound of prison; Sheepdog has a new pet; Anna has finished a game and Pab has prestiged. All this and much more on episode 583 of MGP! If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.com Kev now has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
What does it take to be an effective Scrum Master? In this episode, Brian Milner and Gary K. Evans, author of The Effective Scrum Master, explore the nuanced role of Scrum Masters, the importance of people skills, and the shift from efficiency to effectiveness. Overview Join Brian Milner as he chats with Agile coach and author Gary K. Evans about the essential qualities of an effective Scrum Master. From fostering self-organizing teams to balancing proactive leadership with people-centered strategies, this conversation unpacks the skills and mindsets needed to thrive in the role. Whether you’re new to Scrum or a seasoned pro, this episode offers fresh perspectives and practical advice for taking your Agile expertise to the next level. References and resources mentioned in the show: Gary K. Evans The Effective Scrum Master: Advancing Your Craft by Gary K Evans Join the Agile Mentors Community Mountain Goat Software Certified Scrum and Agile Training Schedule Certified ScrumMaster® Training and Scrum Certification Advanced Certified ScrumMaster® Subscribe to the Agile Mentors Podcast Want to get involved? This show is designed for you, and we’d love your input. Enjoyed what you heard today? Please leave a rating and a review. It really helps, and we read every single one. Got an Agile subject you’d like us to discuss or a question that needs an answer? Share your thoughts with us at podcast@mountaingoatsoftware.com This episode’s presenters are: Brian Milner is SVP of coaching and training at Mountain Goat Software. He's passionate about making a difference in people's day-to-day work, influenced by his own experience of transitioning to Scrum and seeing improvements in work/life balance, honesty, respect, and the quality of work. Gary K. Evans is a seasoned Agile Coach and author of The Effective Scrum Master, with over 30 years of experience transforming Fortune 100 and 500 companies through Lean-Agile practices. Known for his expertise in building high-performing teams and training over 15,000 professionals, Gary brings a unique focus on people-centered solutions to complex organizational challenges. Auto-generated Transcript: Brian (00:00) Welcome in Agile Mentors. We are back and it's another episode of the Agile Mentors podcast. We're getting towards the end of the year. I am here with you, as always, Brian Milner. And today I have a very special guest with me, Mr. Gary K. Evans is with us. Welcome in, Gary. Gary (00:17) Thank you, Brian. It's great to be here. Brian (00:19) Very glad to have Gary with us. Gary is an agile coach. He's a lean consultant. He owns his own company called Evanetics, but he is also the author of a newly published book that came out this summer. It's called The Effective Scrum Master. And it really is a comprehensive guide. It's a really interesting read. So I thought we'd have him on to talk to us about. what that means, an effective scrum master. So scrum master is this episode, I think it's gonna be really a special one for you. So Gary, let's start with that question. When you say an effective scrum master, what is an effective scrum master? Gary (00:56) In my experience, I've worked with a lot of Scrum Masters who go through the motions, they understand the events, they focus on how to run these Scrum events. But the teams flounder and they struggle with what should I do next? How do I anticipate things? And the Scrum Masters themselves often get very frustrated. One of the complaints that I hear, especially from early to mid-career Scrum Masters is I have this anxiety. How do I know that my team is operating as efficient, as efficiently and effectively as they can because they focus so much on efficiency. So this idea of effectiveness really is much more important. In fact, John Kern, one of the co-authors of the Agile Manifesto, who wrote the foreword for my book, he focused in on that word effective because we spend so much of our energies trying to be efficient. that we aren't accomplishing what we need to do, which is to build self-organizing, mature teams. And that's really the focus of my book. Brian (02:01) That's an awesome distinction, I think, because I like that a lot. There's a conversation that I will have sometimes in class about how that drive or search for trying to be not effective, sorry, what was the other word that you used? Efficient, sorry, sorry, just slipped my mind, ADHD. But the efficient kind of quotient there I think is... Gary (02:18) Efficient. Brian (02:27) something that in business in the business world today is a highly visible term. It's something that everyone seems to think is needed. But, you know, that really dates back to sort of the assembly line and efficiency experts that would stand behind you with a stop clock and try to get you to do something, you know, point two seconds faster so that it would total up to, you know, more productivity over the course of the day. But that's not the kind of work we do. Gary (02:56) I love the fact that you've mentioned that that was really the Frederick Winslow Taylor scientific management approach. And it was very much based on this idea of efficiency. But I have seen so many teams and as an agile coach, I've had multiple experiences of teams that are very, very efficient at going in the wrong direction entirely. They've lost their focus on true north. They don't understand what it is they're actually supposed to do. They think that the Scrum Guide, 14 pages in the Scrum Guide, is their Bible. And that's all that they need to know. And nothing could be further from the truth. Brian (03:37) Yeah. Yeah. And to me that, you're talking about efficiency versus effectiveness. You know, if we were a company that was trying to create a new drug to cure some disease, you know, I want effective. I don't want efficient. I don't want someone, I don't want to produce a million pills that don't work. I want to produce, you I'd rather produce one that works, you know. Gary (03:59) Exactly. Brian (04:05) And that seems to be kind of something that I think a lot of teams are missing today. Gary (04:09) It does indeed. Brian (04:10) Well, good. I like that distinction. I think that's a good distinction and that's a good place for us to start to think about this role as being kind of more effective. I think that they're sort of, I don't know, I'm kind of curious what your take is on this. Is it a marketing problem? Is it an education problem? Why is there so much confusion, I think, about what a scrum master, what a good scrum master is? Gary (04:41) That's a really deep and broad question. Part of it is that in the beginning, when Scrum was introduced into the community and was just beginning to become known, there were two attributes of Scrum Masters that were repeated again and again and again. That was you became a servant leader for the team and you removed impediments. Brian (04:44) Just a light casual one here. Gary (05:09) Unfortunately, most people stopped at that point. And they didn't realize that this, the Scrum Master role, and I'll admit, I take a very expansive view of the Scrum Master role because I've been doing this since 1993, basically, 1994. And I've learned through making lots and lots of mistakes. And the idea that All we have to do is be a servant. Well, what does that mean to be a servant leader? Nobody ever really defined it. I actually wrote an essay a number of years ago on what it meant to not be a servant leader so that I could understand by contradiction what it was that I should be doing. I called it the top 10 scrum master crimes. And really, a lot of them really had to do with crimes because it's very easy for a scrum master to start to merge into making decisions for the team that the scrum master should not be making. Now, there are times when a scrum master should direct the team, should make decisions for the team if the team is not qualified to make certain decisions because they're just too new. But this idea of being a certain leader There's so much more to that. In my expansive view of the Scrum Master role, it is not a process role first. It's a people role. And to be an effective Scrum Master, you have to be an effective people person. I've worked with so many teams and coached Scrum Masters. Scrum Masters just did not like people. They weren't people persons. And the teams responded accordingly. So. A lot of the coaching that I do with my Scrum Masters is you've got to reach deep. You've got to be able to get into people's lives rather than hold them off, you know. And so a lot of it has to do with that. Brian (07:10) I love that. I wholeheartedly concur with that. I've talked on this podcast a little bit about how it seems like we've lost the focus of that first line of the Agile Manifesto, individuals and interactions over process and tools. And I mentioned when I go to Agile conferences sometimes, I feel like the majority of the talks that I see and hear are process and tools talks rather than know, individuals and interactions talks. And I can't agree more. I think that's really a focus for us as Scrum Masters is the individuals and interactions portion, the people portion. You know, our teams are made up of people and if we're not good with helping understand how people work together, we're kind of really missing the value of what it is we deliver to the teams, I think. Gary (08:04) And Brian, the people are all different. And to have a one size fits all because the scrum guy says do X, and Z. Well, that'll work for some people, but it will not work for others. And it may even build resentment within the team because they feel that they're being treated unfairly. The focus, the theme of my book and the reason I wrote the book. Brian (08:06) Right, exactly. Gary (08:30) is that I had seen so many teams that were floundering under Scrum Masters who really didn't understand their own role. And I came up from my experience, I defined four different categories that helped to elaborate what the Scrum Master should be if they want to be effective. And I labeled those as Sherpa, Shepherd, Sheepdog, and Diagnostician. I couldn't really think of a word. I started with an S for diagnosticians. But I have a strong medical background, so diagnostician really helped because the sherpa is the expert. And to be an effective scrum master, you have to be an expert, not at scrum, but at agile. We really want, I want my scrum masters to be agile masters. And as a coach, I'm constantly pushing them. How are you improving your craft? And what is involved in that craft? So you've got to be an expert. Brian (08:58) Hahaha. Gary (09:26) Now for a new scrum master, that's a contradiction in terms. You can't be an expert if you are just at the beginning of the journey. But there are things that you can do. And I discussed this. In order to from exposure, you can gain experience. And from experience, you can generate expertise. And so that's the first one. If ultimately you need to be a master of Agile. Secondly, a Sherpa and then a... a Sherpa and then a Shepherd, you have to be able to guide the team. And you can't guide somebody if you haven't been through that path before. So this is where the issue of longevity, education, and just exposure and experience with different teams on different projects. This is where the maturity comes and you start to develop a depth of understanding. But then there's the hardest part, the hardest persona of the scrum master is the sheepdog. This is where you are the protector of the team. And so many scrum masters fold in this area because a threat will come either from management or from within the team or somebody outside the team like a product owner. And the scrum master doesn't understand how to protect his or her own team. I'll share a little war story with you that is in the book. I had a product owner who one morning came in and just started ripping through several of my team members. I don't know what happened at that point. I stepped between him and the team and I said, do not take another step forward. I was ready to defend my team physically. It didn't come to that. And later I learned the reason for why he was so upset. But if you're going to be a sheepdog and protect your team, it may require personal sacrifice. It may require professional sacrifice. And this is the area where so many scrum masters, they can't deal with that part because they don't have that confidence. So you've got the Sherpa who's the expert, the shepherd who is the guide. The sheepdog who's the protector and finally the diagnostician who is the healer. Things are going to go awry and you have to have a way of diagnosing what the root cause of the problem is. And this is where the issue of metrics and understanding your team members, building a rapport with your team members that quite often is extremely intimate. I have had team members, I have a series of questions I ask all my team members so that I understand their background and such and also things that I need to be aware of. And I will ask them, do you have any medical issues or other accommodations that we might need to consider for you? This is an issue of respect so that we don't put somebody in an uncomfortable situation. It's a strictly private conversation. I've had people share with me that they have a drug problem. that they're caring for an ailing parent, that they're going through a divorce, all kinds of different issues that come out. And we work out special signals so that if they're having an episode someday, they just give me that signal. And I know that I need to either give them space or give them some special consideration. This is what I mean by the people issue. You've got to get to the point where you allow people's lives to splash onto you and you get wet with their issues. And yet you still have to maintain your autonomy and separation in order to work with the whole team together. The Scrum Master role is extremely complex from my perspective because it involves people, as you say, individuals and their interactions. That's where we have to start. Brian (13:33) I agree. And that's a great call out to say, to talk about there, just the idea that, you these are, these are individuals, not, they're not robots, you know, like they're not AIs yet. These are human beings and they have lives outside of work. They have things that affect them. And if they're going through a divorce, like you said, then you think that might affect their work life? Well, of course it will. Cause they're a human, right? And that's gonna... Gary (13:43) Right. Yes. Brian (13:57) that's going to affect their, their mood that day. That's going to affect, you know, how productive they are. It's going to affect lots of things. And, and, you know, we, we've talked here on the podcast a little bit about making accommodations for people with different, neurodivergent traits like ADHD or, autism or other things like that. And, know, I've always loved the idea of, know, putting people in the best position to be successful, you know, trying to understand what is. unique about them, strengths and weaknesses, so that you can help them to be put in a position that they can shine, right? They can really contribute in their own unique way. And we have to allow for both those strengths and weaknesses. We have to help them with the weaknesses. We have to put them in a position to share their strengths. Gary (14:49) And this leads to a slightly different topic if I can move up a little bit. The scrum master role is an endangered species right now. And there's a reason for that. There's several reasons for that. One of which is what we've been talking about. So many scrum masters are not people persons. And as a result, the teams are not accomplishing what the organization needs. And therefore the scrum master is regarded as overhead. Brian (14:52) Yeah, please, please, please. Hmm, yeah. Gary (15:19) as ineffective. And frankly, that's correct. There are currently, if you look at the Scrum Alliance and Scrum.org, I got the figures from these companies as of the beginning of this year, there are about two million Scrum Masters in the world right They're not all equally effective, Many of them are PSN1s from Scrum.org and there are like 625,000 of those, that type of thing. And then you get 39,000 PSN2s and then you get a thousand or so PSN3s. You can see the drop off there, just huge drop off. And the certification issues lead people to think that they're a Scrum master. Scrum two days or? An online examination doesn't prepare you. It simply doesn't. We've not done a good job of helping people understand through these major certification roles. that this is a starting point, but it's not going to make you effective. And part of it is it's become commoditized. And so we have this issue of lots and lots of scrummasters, most of whom really are not people persons and most of whom don't understand how to deal with a team and build a team rather than just an assembly of individuals. I've taken over teams that have been floundering. I've done this multiple times. And on day one, it's a series of isolated individuals. That's the best that they could have. Because there was no cohesion that could be found. And that always takes me a lot of effort and a lot of time to figure out how can I find cohesion within the team. So it's exhausting. The Scrum Master rule is really exhausting at times. And if someone's not tired at the end of the day, they're not doing it right. Brian (17:22) Yeah, I really am in alignment with what you're saying here. And I've thought about this issue a lot as well, and just the idea that we seem to find ourselves in a situation where, as you said, there's a lot of people who have that certification. And as someone who gives people certifications, I have to take my own part in that. I have to accept my own role and what that plays in it. But I think that you're right to... The training is necessary, right? You have to understand the basics. You have to understand these things before you can do anything else. However, I think that the disservice that the industry has done is to make this proclamation that if someone is certified, that they are ready to lead. And that really is what a Scrum Master is, is a leader in the organization. They're a leader for the Scrum process in the organization. And that's just... Gary (17:55) Yes. Yes. Brian (18:23) not true, right? It just takes more ongoing mentoring and coaching for that person to get to a place where they are really a, you know, what we would call a change agent, right? They are there to, you I always like to use the term infect the organization. They're there to spread and infect this mindset, this philosophy. And if we don't understand it ourselves, if we're not really living that philosophy, If we want our team to be experimentation based and we don't experiment ourself and we don't kind of demonstrate to them what it looks like to experiment, to try things, to fail, to figure out why that didn't work and then apply a new change and say, let's try something different. If we don't demonstrate that, not just tell them, but demonstrate it, they're never going to get that. They're going to stay, as you said, a collection of individuals. And I think that's, to me, that seems to be one of the big issues today with Scrum Masters and with Scrum in general is just that we have, you know, in opposition to your book, ineffective Scrum Masters that aren't really helping people see what Scrum should be. Gary (19:41) Exactly. And you've touched on what I call the four E's, which are exposure, experience, expertise, all built through experimentation. And you use that word to experiment. We need to experiment. But experimentation takes courage. Now that is one of the Scrum values. But when you get a young person or a new Scrum master who's in a role in an organization that may have certain, let's say, unsafe environment and cultural factors. It's very difficult for most people to build that courage to say, we've got to change this and become agents of change. Now, obviously they can, they should be diplomatic. They should be respectful, but they should also be persistent. But being able to see that requires a vision. You have to be able to be able to look around and see where are the big problems that we have? Why should I rearrange the deck chairs on the Titanic if the ship is sinking? Brian (20:41) you Gary (20:45) And so having that vision, again, comes from maturity. And the Scrum Masters that I work with, I push them pretty hard because I want them to grow. And every one of them has thanked me. But they didn't thank me during while it was happening. Brian (21:06) Ha Yeah. Yeah, I can understand that. mean, we, you know, one of the analogies I'll use there is like, we, a lot of us that have gone through the process and become a trainer will say it was hell while we went through it, but we look back on it and think that was necessary. We needed to go through that. now that we've gone through it we're on the other side, that was a necessary component of becoming an effective trainer was really seeing it up close and personal and seeing how other people do it. So I completely get that. Gary (21:31) Exactly. Brian (21:36) I want to ask you a question here that I know this is a loaded question. I get this question all the time. But I thought it might be interesting to hear your perspective on this from the effective Scrum Master perspective. People constantly ask, well, what does a Scrum Master do all day? Because when you look at the Scrum Guide and you look at the things that we have as responsibilities, You know, the two main responsibilities we have that are ongoing is to make sure events happen and make sure that the time boxes are kept according to the Scrum Guide. But I try to tell people there's a lot that goes on between those events. It's not just about the events, right? There's a lot that we do. just help our audience. For those people who are listening and don't really have a clear picture of what a Scrum Master does, just give us some samples of what you see as activity that effective Scrum Masters would take on a regular basis. Gary (22:30) What an interesting qualitative question. Brian (22:33) Ha ha ha. Gary (22:34) And I say qualitative on purpose. What does a scrum master do? What a scrum master should do is listen, listen a lot, observe, even if you're remote and virtual. You should be monitoring the Slack channel. You should be having video sessions. You should be attending team discussions whenever you can, but not only to listen, but to be the last one to speak. This is a big issue. So a scrum master often is considered to be doing nothing. But what the scrum master is doing is listening, watching, being the last to speak so that he or she does not taint the conversation among the team members. And it's very easy for that to happen. They should be compiling. team metrics. And I have a very lengthy section in the book on metrics, not only velocity and burn down charts and that type of thing, but a number of other other metrics that I've developed over the years for my own teams. So that the Scrum Master and the team can understand their own performance. They should be training, obviously, as a Sherpa, as an expert. They should be conveying knowledge to the team and they should be teaching every time they're talking to somebody, they should be teaching someone. So it's not a prescribed set of activities in my estimation of what a scrum master does. And I'm going to I'm going to use an analogy here. And it's going to it's going to offend some people because they're going to say, that's a terrible analogy. Well, it's actually a good analogy if you take it as that. The scrum master is like a parent. and needs to nurture the family. How does a parent, what does a parent do? They listen, they observe, they teach, they guide. Sometimes they have to protect, sometimes they have to discipline. And these are all skills that make for a good effective scrum master. So as I say, it's a qualitative issue. But a person who cannot parent well, I'm not saying the team are children, I'm saying they're your family. You need to parent your family. And you need to, as an experienced person who hopefully has a bit more experience and exposure and wisdom. and has better insight into how the world works, even the world of the organization, the Scrum Master has to be able to convey that on a day-to-day, hour-to-hour basis. It is not a part-time job. It is a full-time, exhausting, boots-on-the-ground position that many people just cannot fill. It's sad, but not everybody can do everything. Coming back to the certifications again, job ads always want to know you need to have a CSM or a PSM. You need to have an ACSM, type of thing, advanced certified Scrum Master. These are proxies that companies use because they don't know what a Scrum Master does. They don't know how to qualify it. So they try to quantify it through a certification. And what they have are two million Scrum Masters. who are certified in the world. How many of those are really good? Not all of Brian (26:06) Right. Gary (26:07) So the reason that I dwell on this a little bit, Brian, is my book is there to help people understand. not only the limits, but the expanse of what they should do. And there are limits to what a scrum master should do, but there's also an expansive view of they need to do more than just be a servant leader and remove impediments. Those are important. That's not the end of it. Brian (26:33) I agree. It's kind of interesting because it's a delicate balance, right? Because it's sort of like, you know, there's not a recipe. There's not a clear, hey, here's the 10 things that you do every day. And just when you come in the morning, check this list off and do these things, right? There's not that. But I think that the other mistake that I see some Scrum Masters make sometimes is that they treat it as being a purely reactive kind of position where I'm going to sit back and wait for things. And then when something happens, then I'll, then I'll jump in and I'll do something based on what someone else has done, which I think is a mistake as well. We we're proactive. We were very proactive to, to make an impact and make a difference. And when we recognize something's needed, we, got to jump in there. We got to get in there and do something about it when it's needed. you wouldn't want to have a coach of a team who set back and just, you know, Gary (27:26) It is. Brian (27:30) waited for someone to come to them and ask them for questions. There's no strategy. There's no paying attention to fundamentals. All those things would kind of go out the window if that coach isn't more proactive with his approach towards his or her approach toward the team. Gary (27:45) Exactly. That's a wonderful analogy because I was a soccer coach as well. I'm a soccer player as well. And when I'm coaching youth or that type of thing, I have to teach them how to use this sideline, the touch line in order as a virtual defender. need to have been on the field to know how to teach them how to operate on the field. And if I can't get involved with them, if I just wait until they make a mistake, they're going to make a lot of mistakes. Brian (27:48) Hmm. Gary (28:14) And you've touched on this idea of the passive scrum master. Scrum master is not a passive role. I had a product owner, one of the best that I've ever worked with in my career. We were having a very heated conversation one day, as we often did. And he said, Evans, you're an activist scrum master. And I had never heard that before. And I reflected on it a little bit and I said, Chuck, you're right, I am. But not everybody has that kind of personality. So each scrimmaster has to identify where they may need to improve, maybe some of their assertiveness, some others need to learn how to hold back. It's a learning curve. It's a learning 24-hour-a-day learning session. We're all different. teams are different, the Scrum Masters are different. And as we get more experience and develop more expertise, we handle things differently as a result of that growth. And my role as a coach is to grow the Scrum Masters, to grow the teams. And I've loved it because I love working with people. So you get to work with people, you get to solve problems and you get to see tangible results in people's careers. What more could you ask? Brian (29:36) Right, right. I'm with you. I'm right there with you. I can't agree more. Well, this has been a great discussion. just want to, you know, we mentioned already your book is called The Effective Scrum Master. We're to put links in our show notes to that if people want to go and find that and just, but you can find it on Amazon. Gary K. Evans, The Effective Scrum Master. Gary, how can people find out if they want to get in touch with you or find out more about your work, how can they get in touch with Gary (29:37) Thank Well, appreciate that. I am currently putting up, there is a, we have a website. It's called effectivescrummaster.com. I'll repeat that. Effectivescrummaster.com. There's a sign up link there. It's the page is just under construction at this point. It's live, but people can go up and they can enter an email to be notified when we start to make changes. There'll be some free information there, some resources that they can download. We've got a plan on how we're going to roll this out, but that's just beginning. And so I hope that people will go and visit that and hopefully we'll be able to develop a relationship and they'll be able to reach out to me through that website. Again, effectivescrummaster.com. Brian (30:51) Awesome. Well, thank you so much, Gary, for making the time. It's been a really great conversation and I really appreciate you making the time to come on the show. Gary (30:59) Brian, this has been my privilege and I really appreciate it. Thank you so much.
In this weeks episode: Kev has multiple teeth again; Sheepdog is learning to parry; Anna has found dragons and Pab might just prestige. All this and much more on episode 582 of MGP! If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.com Kev now has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
Dave Grossman, a retired Lieutenant Colonel, renowned author, and speaker, shares his insights on spiritual warfare, the "sheepdog" analogy, and the critical role of sleep in maintaining resilience. Through his experiences and teachings, he brings attention to how men can embody both protectors and caregivers, fostering a balanced and loving environment in their homes while being ready to respond to threats. Grossman encourages men to channel their inner sheepdog: - Self-control is key. Losing your temper is akin to losing bodily control—there is never an appropriate moment for it. - Men are encouraged to switch from protector mode (sheepdog) to nurturing mode (family dog), embodying gentleness and patience at home. Ultimately, Grossman's insights provide a comprehensive framework for men to balance their roles as protectors and nurturers. By fostering self-control, engaging in spiritual warfare, and prioritizing sleep, they can become effective sheepdogs for their families and communities. The transformation into both a gentle caregiver and a resolute protector is not just possible but essential in building strong families and resilient communities. Register for the National Rally! https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences/national-rally#register Follow Men's Alliance Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribe Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribe Website - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/ Order the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador's Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
In this weeks episode: Kev has his tree up; Sheepdog is banned from Mathews; Anna is looking to charge her stone and Pab doesn't want to go through the motions . All this and much more on episode 581 of MGP! If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.com Kev now has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
In this weeks episode: Kev has a controller issue (or skill issue); Sheepdog is being challenged by a cat; Anna wants more destruction and Pab is working his way back into the good books. All this and much more on episode 580 of MGP! If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.com Kev now has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
Dave Grossman was born in Frankfurt Germany and is a retired Lt Colonel in the Army. He is a US Army Ranger, paratrooper, and former West Point Psychology Professor. He has a Black Belt in Hojutsu and has been inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. In 1995, he wrote On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society which has sold over half a million copies and is required reading both in the Marine Corps and FBI. Since his retirement in 1998, Colonel Grossman is now a NY Times best-selling author and has written a number of other books including On Combat, Warrior Mindset, Bulletproof Marriage, and On Spiritual Combat to name a few. He is one of our nation's leading trainers for military, law enforcement, mental health providers, and school safety organizations including working with mental health professionals after school shootings. He has been cited by the President, had articles published in the Harvard Journal of Law, and been an expert witness in state and federal courts and has testified before congressional committees. He has spoken out against video game violence, done deep research on PTSD, and coined and trademarked the term sheepdog.In this wide ranging interview, we talk at length about what it means to be a warrior for God, training in weapons and preparation, and the Sheepdog concept Dave famously trademarked in his book On Killing. We also talk about gun violence, school shootings, PTSD, and the psychology of killing. Dave talks at length about his love for the Lord and the role he sees for Biblically masculine males. This is a fascinating conversation with a man who is truly a psychological expert in combat, killing, and violence. He has some fascinating insights that there are few other people in the world qualified to bring. Check out all Dave's books and see what he is up to by clicking here.Follow Dave on Facebook.Follow Dave on LinkedIn.Follow Dave on Instagram.Click here to learn more about Mindset Mastery. Click here to learn more about Legacy Navigators 2025. Get your own Freedom Plunge by clicking here. Use code IMPOSSIBLE to save $500!!Check out the unique growth focused content on our blog at https://www.theimpossible.life/blog. Grow to the next level by joining us in Mindset Mastery. We will teach you how to apply so much of what you hear on the podcast so you can transform every area of your life. Click here to learn more.Sign up for our Mission Ready Mindset Once-A-Week Motivational EmailInstagram - @theimpossiblelifeYouTube - @TheImpossibleLifePodcastFacebook - @theimpossiblelifepodcastemail - info@theimpossible.life
Rodeo in the United States is a reflection of the spirit of the American West, and a tradition rooted in the folklore and culture of the country. But in South Dakota, it's not only the official sport - it's a way of life. Join us as we go on a wild ride at the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo where over 300,000 people from all over the world descend on Rapid City to watch more than 120 different events. We join a father and son team at the ranch rodeo, cheer on Gill the border collie at the sheep dog trials, take part in a bachelor cattle auction and watch seven-year-old Kreed hang on to a sheep for dear life in mutton bustin'. But we're not just watching from the outside, we mic up the cowboy and cowgirl competitors to take us inside the arena and show us what it feels like to ride in a rodeo for real. Thank you to everyone who featured in this episode: - Sheepdog handler and dog lover Linda Loulias - Sheep shearer Mike Por and Loren Opstedahl. - Kreed, our fearless mutton buster - And the boys from Lakota Funds and the Corn Creek Bandits PLAN YOUR SOUTH DAKOTA TRIP Our On Location episodes are designed so that you can experience everything you hear. Check out the links above, or find out more at www.travelsouthdakota.com CONNECT WITH US If you enjoy the show, please subscribe on whatever podcast player you're reading this on right now. Go on, do it. It means you get to choose what episodes you listen to, rather than the algorithm guess (wrongly) and kick us off your feed. Following the show on socials will definitely maybe bring you good travel karma! Instagram: @armchairexplorerpodcast Facebook: @armchairexplorerpodcast Armchair Explorer is produced by Armchair Productions. Brian Thacker wrote and presented this episode, Jason Paton did the field recording and production, and Aaron Millar was the executive producer. Our theme music is by the artist Sweet Chap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Russell Conte recently retired as a Major with the New Hampshire State Police. In his long career he had some incredible investiagitons, as the title of this episode shows. He is now back working as a Trooper with the NSP in the role coordinator for the Division of Mental Health and Wellness. Russ has now dedicated his time to helping those impacted by the trauma of being a first responder. NAMI NH http://www.naminh.org Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 -Video of the interviews -Vinyl TPS logo sticker -Patron Shoutout -Exclusive posts and direct messaging to Steve Please rate and review on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/things-police-see-first-hand-accounts/id1384355891?mt=2 Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community! https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net
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