Podcasts about Siena College

Today on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, we hear part 2 of my interview with climate activist Bill McKibben, who is speaking at the Sanctuary this Friday. Then, we hear about the threats by the Trump administration against Cuba. Later on, Rosemary Armao talks with the head of Siena College polling. After that, we have an labor archive segment about Union organizing with Tim McGuiggan, a high school teacher and union president in Saratoga Springs. Finally, we hear about the need for funding for Independent Living Centers. Co-hosts: Mark Dunlea; Joan Eason Engineer: Joan Eason

Full Hour 1 in The Sports Bar includes Gene's thoughts on Syracuse Women's head coach Felisha Legette-Jack. Timmy shares his bad take & Gene shares shots.

Donna Ditota from The Syracuse Post Standard drops by the show to discuss Syracuse Basketball & Gerry McNamara.

Full Hour 2 of The Sports Bar includes Donna Ditota from The Syracuse Post Standard talking Cuse Hoops with the hire of Gerry McNamara. Rochester Americans Head Coach Mike Leone stops by the show as well.

Gene sets the table for today's show, The Syracuse Orange Men's Basketball to hire Gerry McNamara. Gene also touches on some Buffalo Bills news.

Tim Schneider shares his hot take of the day.

Gene wraps up todays events & previews Tuesday's shows.

Full Show Broadcast. Gene dishes on the Syracuse Orange hiring Gerry McNamara & The Buffalo Bills. Hockey Talk with Kevin Oklobzija. Timmy's Take Of The Day. Shots & Headlines. Kate Constable joins in to break down the sweet 16 & NBA.

Full Show Broadcast Includes Andy Behrens on fantasy sports & Andrew Moss Brooks with the Rochester Americans. Tim Schneider shares his takes & Gene does shots.

Happy Friday! Gene opens up The Sports Bar with basketball talk. Is Gerry McNamara the next head coach for Cuse? Gene sprinkles in some Sabres & Amerks nuggets. As well as some baseball content.

Happy Friday. Gene Shares his thoughts on Syracuse head coaching search as well as the Sabres, Amerks & Baseball.

Full Show Broadcast: Happy Holidays - The Madness is here. Happy Birthday to Terrible Time Timmy as he shares his take. RIT Women's basketball head coach Melissa Kuberka joins Gene & Tim in studio. Hour 2 Gene shares shots & News 10 NBC Sports Ian Mills stops by to talk brackets, the Bills & Sabres.

Full Hour 1. Happy Holidays Basketball Fans. Happy Birthday Tim Schneider. AJ Epenesa signs with the Browns. RIT Women's Basketball head coach Melissa Kuberka joins Gene & Tim in studio to talk brackets, upsets, RIT Tigers & more. Tim Schneider shares his take of the day.

A special birthday edition of Tim Schneider's take of the day. Gene shares his thoughts on AJ Epenesa signing with the Browns. Plus another theme song debuts.

The Siena College Pilgrimage of Hope for Climate Justice is an initiative driven by the Laudato Si' Center for Integral Ecology to promote environmental stewardship, social justice, and sustainable practices based on Franciscan values. On March 23, they will hold a pilgrimage to the New York State Capitol. To learn more we are now joined by Franciscan friar Jacek Orzechowski.

Gene sets the table & breaks down the Syracuse Orange men's basketball head coaching search. Bills Ryan Van Demark signs offer sheet. The red hot Buffalo Sabres shut out Vegas & much more.

Full Show Broadcast. Happy St. Patrick's Day. Gene shares the latest NFL news. The World Baseball Classic & Chuck Muncie's Birthday. Mike McAllister joins the show to cover everything with Syracuse athletics. Tim Schneider Take Of The Day. Shots with Gene & Rochester Americans head coach Mike Leone stops by to discuss the Amerks.

Mike Waters from Syracuse.com & The Syracuse Post Standard joins the show to talk all things Cuse. University Changes, The Men's & Women's Basketball teams, Bryan Blair, John Wildhack & NIL. Siena & Gerry McNamara. Possible coaching candidates. The Men's roster in 2027 & more.

Gene breaks down all the top sports headlines with shots & Mike Waters from Syracuse.com & The Syracuse Post Standard stops in to talk all things Cuse... including the Men's next head basketball coach & other topics.

Full show broadcast. Gene loves the Bills adding CJ Gardner-Johnson, Andy Young from Spectrum News & Sports joins the show to break down all the Bills & Sabres news. Mike Waters from Syracuse.com & The Syracuse Post Standard stops by to cover all things Syracuse athletics. Shots, top stories and headlines. Plus Terrible Time Timmy shares his take of the day.

New polling from Siena College says Gov. Hochul's lead on Bruce Blakeman is shrinking. Siena's Steve Greenberg tells us more.

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are The Ulster County Comptroller and the former president and CEO of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley March Gallagher, writer and analyst, recently retired President of Siena College and former NY Congressman Chris Gibson, professor in the History Department at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) Allison Kavey, and CEO of The Business Council of New York State Heather Mulligan.

Nicolle Wallace covers the Washington Post's reporting that ICE is targeting children, as well as using children to arrest the adults in their lives. This reporting comes after ICE detained 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramons, then forced him to lure other adults in his home outside so that they too could be detained.Later, Cornell Belcher, John Heilemann, and Claire McCaskill join Nicolle to talk about the latest polling from The New York Times and Siena College, which show that much of Trump's policies are highly unpopular.For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewhTo listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Founder and Academic Director of the Hannah Arendt Center for Politics and Humanities and Professor of Politics, Philosophy, and Human Rights at Bard College Roger Berkowitz, writer, analyst, recently retired President of Siena College and former NY Congressman Chris Gibson, and Professor Emeritus of Russian at Hofstra University Alexander Mihailovic.

Today on Hudson Mohawk Magazine, we hear from various causes that were flyering at Tuesday's State of the State. Then, we have a report from last Sunday's rally calling for the US Out of Venezuela. Later on, Rosemary Armao discusses freedom of the press. After that, artist Kim Tateo talks about her exhibition “Into the Wellspring.” Finally, we finish with part of a talk by Martin Luther King Jr. on May 2022 at Siena College. Co-Hosts: Mark Dunlea, Sina Basila Hickey. Engineer: Joan Eason

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In this Episode: Slow Down to Go Faster with Ralph Simone Episode Summary: In this episode, Mark and Theron sit down with Ralph Simone, a founding partner of Emergent and a veteran in leadership and organizational development with over 40 years of experience. Ralph breaks down his definition of leadership, "influencing and inspiring purposeful action" and discusses why the most effective way to speed up your results is actually to slow down your process. From the martial arts wisdom of Chuck Norris and Bruce Lee to practical habits for "Success Planning," Ralph shares actionable strategies to help you live and lead with intention. Key Takeaways: The Definition of Leadership: Why leadership isn't just about authority, but about the ability to influence purposeful action and remain open to learning. Vulnerability is Strength: Why the best leaders (and coaching clients) are those willing to say "I don't know" and be vulnerable enough to learn. Success Planning: Ralph's 35-year habit of weekly planning to move from being "reactive" to "proactive." Read for Application, Not Completion: A unique approach to reading books where you stop once you find an actionable idea, rather than grinding to the end of the book. The "Slow Down to Go Faster" Philosophy: The story of how advice from Chuck Norris to Bruce Lee inspired Ralph's book title, and how strategic pauses can skyrocket your productivity. 3 Immediate Actions: Create "White Space": Stop scheduling back-to-back meetings. Build in 5–10-minute buffers to breathe, reset, and set an intention for the next task. Audit Your Learning Style: Determine if you are a reader, a listener, or a doer, and curate your education (books vs. podcasts vs. travel) to match that style. The Weekly Success Plan: Dedicate time on the weekend to map out your "Big Rocks" for the next 2-3 weeks, rather than just filling your schedule with immediate tasks. Resources Mentioned: Book: Slow Down to Go Faster: Living and Leading Intentionally by Ralph Simone and Renny M Simone (Release date of 12/22/25) Website: Slowdowntogofaster.com  www.getemergent.com Book Recommendation: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle Book Recommendation: Living in Flow by Sky Nelson-Isaacs Ralph Simone Bio: Ralph Simone has spent over a quarter of a century helping individuals and organizations transform themselves, raise their consciousness, and perform at their fullest potential. As a Black Belt in karate and an avid reader, Ralph understands the benefits of consistent practice and continuous learning as integral parts of leadership development. He received his B.B.A. from Siena College in 1979 with a major in accounting. He is a Certified Professional Coach, specializing in leadership and organizational effectiveness, and has amassed over 15,000 paid client coaching hours. An accomplished writer and sought-after speaker, Ralph is currently writing a book entitled Slow Down to Go Faster. He also published Making It Stick and The Daily Re-Tweet. See Ralph's TEDx talk here. Credentials and Certifications Myers-Briggs Type Indicator The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Facilitator Emotional and Social Competency Inventory Leadership Agility Leadership Development Framework E Performance Dynamics Specialist Leadership Circle Profile Special Skills Leadership Coaching Leadership Development Business Development and Marketing Relationship Management ARN Suggested Reading: Blessings In the Bullshit: A Guided Journal for Finding the BEST In Every Day – by Mark Cardone & Theron Feidt https://www.amazon.com/Blessings-Bullshit-Guided-Journal-Finding/dp/B09FP35ZXX/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=blessings+in+the+bullshit&qid=1632233840&sr=8-1 Full List of Recommended Books: https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/readers-are-leaders   Questions: 1.   Do you have a question you want answered in a future podcast? 2.   Go to www.AchieveResultsNow.com to submit. Connect with Us: Get access to some of the great resources that we use at: www.AchieveResultsNow.com/success-store www.AchieveResultsNow.com www.facebook.com/achieveresultsnow www.twitter.com/nowachieve Thank you for listening to the Achieve Results NOW! Podcast.  The podcast that gives you immediate actions you can take to start seeing life shifting results NOW!

Today we're joined by Greg Fahey, General Manager and Associate Head Coach of Hampton University's Men's Basketball team.Greg's basketball journey began at Marist College, where he served as a manager for the men's basketball team while earning his degree. From there, he dove into coaching at New Jersey powerhouse St. Benedict's Prep, moved to the Division III level at FDU, and gained grassroots experience on the EYBL circuit with the Albany City Rocks.He later joined Ed Cooley's staff at Providence, then took on multiple roles at Siena College, eventually reuniting with Coach Cooley at Georgetown as the Special Assistant to the Head Coach.Greg is now entering Year 2 at Hampton, adding to his responsibilities with the newly minted title of General Manager — a role that reflects the growing evolution of college basketball programs and how they operate behind the scenes.He's coached at nearly every level of the game, giving him a unique 360° perspective on what it takes to build, sustain, and evolve a successful program.Greg also hosts his own podcast and recently launched a newsletter, both offering thoughtful insight into leadership, culture, and the business of college basketball.

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are public policy and communications expert Theresa Bourgeois, Former EPA Regional Administrator, Professor at Bennington College, and President of Beyond Plastics Judith Enck, is a writer and analyst; he recently retired from the presidency of Siena College and was a former NY Congressman, and his new book is “The Spirit of Philadelphia” Chris Gibson, and Former Vice President for Editorial Development at the New York Press Association Judy Patrick.

Send us a textOn the latest episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I'm joined by Walt Laskos, podcaster and Elder Fraud Prevention Advocate. Walt and I dive into the hidden epidemic of elder financial abuse, how it often strikes close to home, and the critical role financial institutions and families play in stopping it. We also explore practical strategies for protecting our aging loved ones—and ourselves.Key Takeaways:What is elder fraud? It's not always strangers—80–90% of cases involve someone the victim knows, often a family member.Why financial institutions matter. Banks and credit unions have a duty to recognize and respond to red flags.Scams have patterns. Learn the common tactics used by fraudsters and how to recognize them.Pause, think, and verify. A simple moment of reflection can prevent a costly mistake.Helping your aging parents. From starting the conversation to setting up safeguards, you'll learn actionable steps to make a difference.Connect with Walt Laskos:  Website (here)LinkedIn (here)YouTube (here)Podcast:One-on-One with Walt Laskos (here) Referenced in this episode:Gentreo (here)Bio: Walt Laskos is the CEO and Owner of Laskos Communications, a private consultancy through which he provides his expertise grounded in his 40-plus years of public relations, communications, and media production experience. His professional career extends from coast to coast, groomed and influenced by a host of companies and organizations where he held positions of responsibility within the communications and media professions, from KeyCorp and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center to The Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Western Corporate FederalCredit Union; and most recently, the Cooperative Credit Union Association where he served as chief communications officer.Walt is a Credit Union Development Educator and credit union industry veteran of more than 20 years. He hosts a nationally distributed podcast, One-on-One with Walt Laskos, and also serves as blogger and frequent speaker advocating for the education and protection of older adults from financial scams and fraud. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Siena College and a Master of Divinity from the Washington Theological Union.Support the showThe Get Ready Money Podcast and its guests do not provide investment advice. All content is for educational purposes. Guest opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Get Ready Money Podcast and Tony Steuer.

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are public policy and communications expert Theresa Bourgeois; Former EPA Regional Administrator, Visiting Professor at Bennington College, and President of Beyond Plastics Judith Enck; writer, analyst, retired President of Siena College, and former New York Congressman Chris Gibson; and Investment Banker on Wall St. Mark Wittman.

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Partner with the Albany law firm of Whiteman Osterman & Hanna, Cianna Freeman-Tolbert, Professional speaker, speaking coach and Albany County legislator Mark Grimm, and Aaron Pacitti is Professor of Economics at Siena College.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, Mark Dunlea reports on Troy Common Council's recent majority vote against the Good Cause Eviction Law Then, Blaise Bryant and Sal cover a joint press conference held in support of a bill restoring choice in the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program. Later on, willie terry continues his coverage from a recent ceremony held in memory of Labor and Revolutionary Leader for Irish independence, James Connolly. After that, we hear about the upcoming exhibition "It's an Us Thing" featuring 7 siblings, including Jade Warrick. Finally, Siena College students went to Radix Ecological Sustainability Center in downtown Albany, where the went to more about the importance of having community spaces Co-hosts: Jacob Boston & Sina Basila Hickey Engineer: Jalaya Reid

A recent Siena College poll indicates that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's favorability rating has fallen to its lowest point in two decades, at 39%. However, progressive Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is currently polling at 47%, her highest ever. Is a generational change heading toward the party? FOX's Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins to give his analysis on the future trajectory of the Democratic Party.  Then, FOX News Contributor and former federal prosecutor, Andy McCarthy, joins to discuss the current legal challenges facing Harvard University and the Trump administration.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A recent Siena College poll indicates that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's favorability rating has fallen to its lowest point in two decades, at 39%. However, progressive Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is currently polling at 47%, her highest ever. Is a generational change heading toward the party? FOX's Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins to give his analysis on the future trajectory of the Democratic Party.  Then, FOX News Contributor and former federal prosecutor, Andy McCarthy, joins to discuss the current legal challenges facing Harvard University and the Trump administration.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, mayoral candidate and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo had some highs — and some lows. He was once again confirmed to be a frontrunner in a new Siena College poll, but he was also denied millions of dollars in public matching funds because of a so-called technical glitch. Meanwhile, Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani is the first mayoral candidate to max out on public matching funds. Mamdani, along with some of the other candidates, spent the week going after President Donald Trump. NY1 political director Bob Hardt, investigative reporter Courtney Gross and statehouse reporter Bernadette Hogan break down a busy week in the race for mayor. After that, the “Off Topic” team continues its series of profiles on Democratic mayoral primary candidates. This week's installment finds them discussing Jessica Ramos, the Queens state senator running to the left of most of the other candidates. Leave a message: 212-379-3440 Email: yourstoryny1@charter.com ABOUT THE SHOW What happens when three New York reporters sit in a (small) room and talk politics? Join the NY1 political team each week for a conversation where no topic is off-limits and everything is on the record.​

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Former EPA Regional Administrator, Visiting Professor at Bennington College, and President of Beyond Plastics Judith Enck, CEO of The Business Council of New York State Heather Mulligan, and Aaron Pacitti is Professor of Economics at Siena College.

A new Siena College poll shows nearly half of New York voters have an unfavorable view of Gov. Kathy Hochul. Plus, residents who live near JFK Airport say their neighborhoods are inundated with illegally parked trucks and other commercial vehicles. Also, the latest from a busy campaign weekend for those in the race for New York City mayor. And finally, students in New York City Public Schools share projects that encourage them to use their voices to advocate for changes in their communities.

The media's lies about Ashli Babbitt and those who attended the mostly peaceful protest of January 6th, 2021 have been as deliberately despicable as the government-fed narrative on several levels. On top of all of it was the demonization of military veteran Ashli Babbitt, who was murdered by a trigger-happy police officer on the day Americans merely gathered to question the integrity of an election which saw rules changes and vote-counting issues among other problems, expressing their right to assembly.Ms. Babbitt was one of many women who were at the gathering in front of the Capital Building on that day. Jack Cashill, who tells the story of these brave freedom-fighting women in his new book, ASHLI: The Untold Story of the Women of January 6, joins Dr. Jerome Corsi today's The Truth Central.Unlike the women who descended on Washington in 2017 to protest the inauguration of President Trump, the women of January 6 did not come as women. They came as Americans, as patriots, as defenders of the republic. They did not wear pink hats. They wore MAGA hats. Their issues were indistinguishable from those of the men in their lives—the rule of law, free and fair elections, and the preservation of constitutional rights.Cashill also digs into the media's and government's desperation (due to Md. Babbitt's murder) by creating a false martyr on their side, police officer Brian Sicknick, who died as the result of strokes suffered the day after the protest. The phony narrative claimed the events caused the strokes. Cashill rips apart the lies and political maneuvering.Jack serves as senior editor of Ingram's magazine and writes regularly for American Thinker, American Spectator, and WorldNetDaily. He has a Ph.D. from Purdue University in American studies and a B.A. in English from Siena College.Jack Cashill's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D47GF7YL?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpVisit Corsi Natoin's website: https://www.corsination.comIf you like what we are doing, please support our Sponsors:Get RX Meds Now: https://www.getrxmedsnow.comMyVitalC https://www.thetruthcentral.com/myvitalc-ess60-in-organic-olive-oil/Swiss America: https://www.swissamerica.com/offer/CorsiRMP.phpGet Dr. Corsi's new book, The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy: The Final Analysis: Forensic Analysis of the JFK Autopsy X-Rays Proves Two Headshots from the Right Front and One from the Rear, here: https://www.amazon.com/Assassination-President-John-Kennedy-Headshots/dp/B0CXLN1PX1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=20W8UDU55IGJJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ymVX8y9V--_ztRoswluApKEN-WlqxoqrowcQP34CE3HdXRudvQJnTLmYKMMfv0gMYwaTTk_Ne3ssid8YroEAFg.e8i1TLonh9QRzDTIJSmDqJHrmMTVKBhCL7iTARroSzQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=jerome+r.+corsi+%2B+jfk&qid=1710126183&sprefix=%2Caps%2C275&sr=8-1Join Dr. Jerome Corsi on Substack: https://jeromecorsiphd.substack.com/Visit The Truth Central website: https://www.thetruthcentral.comGet your FREE copy of Dr. Corsi's new book with Swiss America CEO Dean Heskin, How the Coming Global Crash Will Create a Historic Gold Rush by calling: 800-519-6268Follow Dr. Jerome Corsi on X: @corsijerome1Our link to where to get the Marco Polo 650-Page Book on the Hunter Biden laptop & Biden family crimes free online:https://www.thetruthcentral.com/marco-polo-publishes-650-page-book-on-hunter-biden-laptop-biden-family-crimes-Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/corsi-nation--5810661/support.

This morning, we get an update from the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region. They have events coming up – a public philosophy event in partnership with the Justice Center of Rensselaer County and Siena College on the 24th and their second “Bread and Roses” International Women's Day luncheon on March 8th.

In this special episode, we connect with the distance coach from Brown University

It's an annual tradition unlike any other as Ryan and Tom 'Goz' Goslowski of Fox Sports Radio 980 Albany review the top Capital Region sports news stories of 2024! What does the Adirondack Thunder's finish in 2024 mean for pro hockey in the area? Will Gerry McNamara bring change to Siena College? How dramatic of a turnaround did the Albany FireWolves have? What kind of impact does the Belmont Stakes have on the Saratoga Racetrack? And was the Albany Firebirds return to the region the top local news story of 2024? No Credentials Required is a part of Belly Up Sports Media Network. Catch Levack and Goz on Fox Sports 980 Albany every weekday from 4-7pm ET on the iHeart Radio app! Belly Up Sports: www.bellyupsports.com | www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports Righteous Felon: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Righteous Felon Craft Jerky: Save 15% off your order with promo code BELLYUP at checkout! Plus, free shipping for every order of $50 or more! | www.righteousfelon.com Follow us on social media: Twitter/Instagram/TikTok: @nocredsreq Facebook: www.fb.com/nocredsreq YouTube: www.youtube.com/@nocredsreq Join our Discord server for more sports conversation: https://discord.gg/WknBEUQY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One phenomenon that's been getting a lot of attention during this election is the growing gender gap among young people.Young men are leaning right, and young women are moving left.In recent national surveys from The New York Times and Siena College, young women favored Kamala Harris by 42 percentage points and young men favored Donald Trump by 12 points.And Trump has made explicit appeals to men — or at least his version of masculinity — a huge part of his message and campaign strategy.So, as we enter the election's final days, we wanted to see how these messages were landing in the key battleground state of Wisconsin.On the show today: What's driving the gender divide in 2024? And is Trump's bet on young men working? Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris will face off in Philadelphia on Tuesday night for the second presidential debate of 2024. It will be the first time the two candidates meet on a debate stage.They enter the debate in a neck-and-neck race, with Mr. Trump leading Ms. Harris, 48 percent to 47 percent, according to the latest national polling from The New York Times and Siena College.That means the people still on the fence — those unsure about whom to vote for or whether to vote at all — are potentially the most important audience for the debate.Today, “The Run-Up” talks with Ruth Igielnik, a Times polling editor, about the 5 percent of voters who are still undecided. We then speak with four undecided voters to ask what they are hoping to hear tonight. 

In this episode, we welcome Alessandro Tronco, a remarkable entrepreneur whose journey embodies the American Dream. Born in Sicily, Alessandro immigrated to the United States at six years old with his family's hopes and dreams. At fifteen, he returned to America alone with only five dollars in his pocket. Alessandro's tenacity led him to Siena College, and from there, he rose to become one of the youngest Managing Partners at Northwestern Mutual. Today, Alessandro is known for his entrepreneurial spirit, philanthropic efforts, and his book, "The Buddha Who Drove a Bentley," which offers profound insights on personal growth and success.Episode Summary: Alessandro Tronco shares his inspiring journey from a young immigrant with nothing to his name to a successful entrepreneur and Managing Partner at Northwestern Mutual. He discusses the challenges he faced, including overcoming financial hardship and navigating the corporate world. Alessandro also delves into the key principles from his book, such as forgiveness, truth, mindfulness, and connection, offering valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.Key Questions: 1. Alessandro's early life in Sicily and the pivotal moments that shaped his determination.2. Challenges he faced as a young immigrant in America and how he overcame them.3. Insights from his rise through the ranks at Northwestern Mutual.4. The motivation behind his book, "The Buddha Who Drove a Bentley," and its core principles.5. The importance of forgiving oneself before forgiving others and its impact on personal growth.6. Why telling oneself the truth, no matter the cost, is crucial for success.7. How slowing down can lead to recognizing life's magical moments.8. The significance of staying connected and believing in a bigger life story.9. Personal anecdotes of failure and how they primed him for future success.10. Overcoming loneliness and the lessons it taught him about resilience and perseverance.11. Balancing professional success with philanthropic efforts and community involvement.12. Key advice for young entrepreneurs about staying true to their values while pursuing ambitious goals.13. Alessandro's vision for the future and upcoming projects he is excited about.Special Mentions: - Alessandro's journey from Sicily to America.- Achievements at Northwestern Mutual.- Core principles from "The Buddha Who Drove a Bentley."Quotable Moments: - "If you're not all in, you're in the way."- "Forgive yourself before you can forgive others."Connect with Alessandro: Listeners can connect with Alessandro through his website https://thebuddhawhodroveabentley.comOutro: Thanks to Alessandro Tronco for sharing his inspiring journey and valuable insights. His story of resilience, ambition, and leadership continues to inspire many.Listener Engagement: We invite listeners to share their thoughts and stories of overcoming challenges in their own entrepreneurial journeys.Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Braving Business Podcast or its hosts.Remember to subscribe, rate, and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Stay brave!

New polls by The New York Times and Siena College find that Vice President Kamala Harris has transformed the 2024 presidential race and is now leading former President Donald J. Trump in three crucial battleground states.Nate Cohn, the chief political analyst for The Times, explains why Ms. Harris is benefiting so much.Guest: Nate Cohn, the chief political analyst for The New York Times. Background reading: Ms. Harris leads Mr. Trump in three key states, according to new surveys by The Times and Siena CollegeThe polls show that the vice president has fundamentally changed the race.For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

President Biden is trailing Donald Trump in several battleground states, according to new polling from the New York Times and Siena College. While polling this far out from an election often doesn't represent final results, it can reveal trends that candidates should seriously consider, says Mo Elleithee, executive director at Georgetown University's Institute of Politics and Public Service. In Biden's case, the polls indicate less support among young voters, nonwhite voters, and blue collar workers. With Biden and Trump agreeing to a series of debates in June and September, can the president use the head-to-head settings to regain ground with those crucial groups?The Democratic National Convention will take place in Chicago this summer. There are some concerns that the contentious atmosphere surrounding the convention, including nationwide campus protests and anger with the president's support for the war in Gaza, could lead to a scene similar to the unrest at 1968's DNC, also in Chicago. Are those concerns overblown? And would more protests allow Donald Trump to emerge as a figure who can end the growing sense of chaos among voters?Kansas is the focus of our 50 states series this week. Mandatory diversity, equity, and inclusion statements have become a growing legal concern for legislators and administrators in Kansas and at universities across the country. Does requiring a commitment to DEI fall mean forcing an ideology on faculty and students?

The latest Times polling shows the extent of the challenge that President Biden faces and the strengths that Donald J. Trump retains. A yearning for change — as well as discontent over the economy and the war in Gaza among young, Black and Hispanic voters — may lie behind both.Nate Cohn, our chief political analyst, explains the surveys: New York Times/Siena College polls of Michigan, Wisconsin, Georgia, Nevada and Arizona, and the inaugural Times/Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena poll in Pennsylvania.Guest: Nate Cohn, the chief political analyst for The New York Times.Background reading: Surveys by The New York Times, Siena College and The Philadelphia Inquirer reveal an erosion of support for the president among young and nonwhite voters upset about the economy and Gaza.With polls showing that Trump is set to make a demographic breakthrough, ticket splitting is also back.For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Stu Burguiere breaks down the new polling from the New York Times, Siena College, and the Philadelphia Inquirer that shows Joe Biden continuing to plummet from popularity heading into the November election. Then, author and education specialist Corey DeAngelis joins with some tips on protecting our children from the widespread radicalism in our public school system. And Stu reacts to the student walkout at Jerry Seinfeld's Duke commencement speech. TODAY'S SPONSORS   LADDER LIFE INSURANCE Find out if you're instantly approved at http://www.LadderLife.com/STU   JASE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ANTIBIOTICS Go to http://www.JaseMedical.com today and enter code “STU” at checkout for a discount on your order   REAL ESTATE AGENTS I TRUST For more information, please visit http://www.RealEstateAgentsITrust.com   HILLSDALE COLLEGE Check out these self-paced courses today by visiting http://www.Hillsdale.edu/STU to enroll - it's free and easy to get started Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a major new campaign poll from The New York Times and Siena College, former President Donald J. Trump leads President Biden in five of the six battleground states likeliest to decide the 2024 presidential race. Widespread discontent with the state of the country and growing doubts about Biden's ability to perform his job as president threaten to unravel the diverse coalition that elected him in 2020.Nate Cohn, The Times's chief political analyst, explains why the results are less a reflection of Trump's growing strength than they are of Biden's growing weaknesses.Guest: Nate Cohn, The New York Times's chief political analyst.Background reading: In the Times/Siena poll, voters in battleground states said they trusted Mr. Trump over Mr. Biden on the economy, foreign policy and immigration.Here are detailed tables from the poll.Less engaged voters are Biden's biggest problem.For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.