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In Episode 156, Scott Piehler's topics include: Sinking ships and sick pets-bad news from the water. The District Attorney drops charges in the Radius Recycling Fire. The Planning Board addresses affordable housing. A look ahead to the next City Council meeting. Congratulations to our local Special Olympians. Alameda is one of the top Entrepreneurial cities in America. Plus weekend events. Support the show• AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Events • Contact •• Facebook • Instagram • Threads • BlueSky • Reddit • Mastodon • NextDoor • YouTube • Apple News •

More than 100 athletes, about 350 volunteers, and an unknown amount of spectators are expected fill Legion Field at Simpkins Stadium Tuesday as the annual Special Olympics moves to Jackson High School. The athletes will come from the Clarke County Schools. Thomasville City Schools, the Arc of Clarke County, as well as some from Marengo County since there is not a Special Olympics there. Michelle McAndrews, Clarke County's 2025 Special Olympics coordinator, is very excited for this year's event. There will be some high school kids partnering with some of the Special Olympians to help them through the day. Also,...Article Link

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On today's show: we turn our attention to the incoming trade war between Canada and the U.S.; what the provincial implications are for tariffs on Canadian products; our own Angela Knight gives Alberta's Special Olympians an airport sendoff.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Jan. 16, 2025, we explore how sports photojournalism can better tell the stories of Special Olympics athletes.

Do you need to spend more time resting, but keep telling yourself now is not a good time? This episode will inspire you to listen more closely to what your body is telling you!   My good friend  Julie Blamphin is helping us reimagine self-care by sharing the importance of listening to the body. She discusses why rest and stillness are so important and offers ideas on how to give your body the attention she needs.   Julie Blamphin is a yoga pro, speaker, retreat leader, and founder of Stretch Your Spirit. Her career path began in 1980 in her mother's school of gymnastics, teaching stretches and strength poses to young Special Olympians. Currently, she's using her positive vibe and racy authenticity to speak to women all over the world on taboo topics, helping them feel more joyful, stable, and sexy.   Topics covered in this episode include: Why women put off taking care of themselves (and how to avoid doing this yourself!) Simple exercises to relax and ground your body and mind Practicing rest, retreating, strength, and more during real life   If the idea of spending time and money on yourself makes you feel guilty, but you know you need a break, this is for you.   Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast   Resources Mentioned:  Get Julie's Freebie: https://www.stretchyourspirit.com/top3tips?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2pLUeSZISSUrn5Y-ddWOR_wSClXdnMrmBwJdVGzUkRSEhcKHVPIjMyqhc_aem_ARV7gX59yxFLmR2lS0A7RCivAQDrCwHdJNcekj0nJUQHRo1ImhXgrZfoq3F14g-4bPxrZkcUyNsHslBlU-Beb6t7 Visit Julie's Website: https://www.stretchyourspirit.com/ Join Julie's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stretchyourspirit/ Follow @stretchyourspirit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stretchyourspirit/  Connect with Julie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-blamphin-b60397204/    Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/  

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of Main Street Moxie, Keith Moon shares stories about his longstanding involvement with Special Olympics, an organization with moxie built into its DNA.Keith's secret moxie sauce is recognizing a need and then finding a way to use his talents and skills to make a difference. He enjoys bringing people and organizations together to accomplish a larger goal.Keith's involvement in Special Olympics began when he read an appeal in the Hartford Courant to raise needed funds for the organization. His response: “I can do that.” Using his position as the boys' swim coach at the Hotchkiss School, he organized a swimathon that raised $4,000. That was 30 years ago, and he's organized one every year since; to date, the Swimathon has raised over $250,000 for Special Olympics. Working with colleagues, students, and the local community, he has expanded the reach of the Swimathon and branched out into athletic competitions in other sports.Keith has remained an enthusiastic supporter of the Special Olympics mission of creating athletic competitions that promote the development of individuals with intellectual disabilities and their inclusion in society. Keith's nine-year tenure on the board of Special Olympics Connecticut has also given him insight into the moxie of the athletes and their families. The athletes' determination, competitive joy, and focus on what they can do–not their limitations–fuel his dedication to the Special Olympians.In 2022, after Russia attacked Ukraine, he helped form a partnership between Special Olympics Connecticut and Special Olympics Slovakia, to create a Dream Day Center for Ukrainian refugee children born with intellectual disabilities and their families. At this year's 30th annual Hotchkiss Swimathon, four Slovakian coaches and four Special Olympics Slovakia athletes will make the swim across Lake Wononscopomuc and back on September 7, 2024.Keith has been an instructor of Russian history and literature at the Hotchkiss School since 1989 and a volunteer instructor in those subjects for Noble Horizons Retirement Community since 2012. In 2019, he was awarded the school's Lufkin Prize, which honors faculty for their excellence, commitment, moral leadership, and service to the community. If you'd like to learn more about Swimathon and how you can get involved and contribute, email kmoon@hotchkiss.org.This episode of Main Street Moxie is proudly sponsored by Elyse Harney Real Estate.ResourcesSpecial Olympics ConnecticutSpecial OlympicsNobleHorizons Blog: Keith Moon: Raising People UpLufkin Prize SpeechSocial MediaSpecial Olympics Connecticut FacebookSpecial Olympics Connecticut InstagramSpecial Olympics Connecticut YouTubeSpecial Olympics Connecticut LinkedInHotchkiss School InstagramSupport the Show.

Special Olympians gather for a special day of hoops to kick off this weekend's summer games. WBZ's Chris Fama reports.For more, ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio.

Cape Breton is still digging out from last week's storm and there's another one on the way. Cape Breton Regional Municipality Mayor Amanda McDougall shares how the recovery is going while carefully watching the next system. In Montague, PEI, Special Olympics curlers are training ahead of the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games in Calgary at the end of the month. And on the phone-in: Barry Walker takes your heat pump questions.

It's less than two years until the 2025 Special Olympics National Summer Games to be held in Otautahi Christchurch. For local Special Olympics clubs, it means raising the funds to get them there.

Special Olympians from Labrador West won big at the provincial awards this year. We meet some of those athletes.

Darek starts Monday show by recapping a fun weekend of activities (Pep Rally, Block Party, NCAA March Madness crew visits Women's Basketball) before setting up the final week before Game week in football. Then it's Tyler Hudanick and OL RJ Perry (7:00 mark), a recap of a very special night at the IPF with Alex Golesh (17:30), then soccer (24:00) with the men's team's AAC preseason predicted finish and a bit of a letdown for women's soccer, losing at Louisiana in scorching conditions Sunday.

Around 1am this morning the first lot of athletes arrived home from Berlin.

The chief medical officer for Team Canada at the 2023 Special Olympics says working with these athletes is the most rewarding thing he's ever done. Guest-host Todd O'Brien reached Dr. Neil Cheeseman in Berlin at about the half-way point of the 2023 games.

Episode 356: Leading with Practical Intelligence, Part II Episode Notes“Practical intelligence,” says Robert Sternberg, who coined the term, “includes knowing what to say to whom, knowing when to say it, and knowing how to say it for maximum effect.” Malcolm Gladwell writes in Outliers: The Story of Success (2012) that practical intelligence is “knowing how to do something without necessarily knowing why you know it or being able to explain it.” I discuss examples of both aspects of practical intelligence.Knowing What, When, and How to Say Something One of the many jobs I had before starting WeMentor, inc. was as a phone solicitor for the Minnesota Special Olympics. The first skill I learned was rehearsing a prepared script that described the importance of contributing to our Special Olympians and a variety of answers for when people would say no. “Do you mind telling me why you cannot donate right now?”My manager, Don, was terrific. He knew how to coach and knew how to motivate me. A pat on the shoulder. A quick pep talk when I needed it. Strategies for overcoming rejection and emotional roadblocks. Don did this for everyone. And he kept a close watch on the numbers. He would whisper in between calls how close we were to reach our hourly goals. The room was filled with about 7 to 11 other telesales people. My only request was to have my desk in front of a six-inch window slit to see outside. I needed a focal point.In the first week, I became the #1 telesales person in the New Hope office and Minnesota. I made 30 to 40 calls per hour from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., five days a week. New people were trained by sitting next to me and listening to how I talked with potential donors and closed the sales. I refined what I needed to say to whom and knew when to venture off script to engage the person on the other end of the phone. Week after week my numbers were impressive, and I was motivated to do well.All was going well week after week. I started listening to motivational tapes while riding my bike to work daily. Zig Ziglar was my favorite. “You can have everything in your life you want, if you will just help enough people get what they want.” This famous quote of his resonated with millions of people, including me.About eight weeks in, I get into a funk and lose my mojo. I made sales but couldn't maintain my #1 status. It was torturous every hour for five days straight; I couldn't hit my sales goals.Don put things into perspective, saying it happens and encouraging me to stick with it. Some of the others were glad I wasn't perfect. My funk allowed someone else to shine while I got a dose of humility.Outside of calling hours, I went on a few deliveries to meet the people making the donations and attended some Special Olympians in training. This helped me understand the bigger purpose of my efforts.After that downer of a week, I regained my groove and broke my #1 sales goals. A new inspiration emerged. I asked Don what becoming the national #1 telesales person would take. I remember the sales numbers being within reach. At the five-month mark, I became the #1 telesales person in the country. Outside of that one week, I was able to be #1 at something. It felt great.Years later, I was told my sales record took years to beat nationally and a few decades locally. Cool, I motivated others to generate more donations to support athletes with intellectual disabilities. They count on salespeople like us to help them change their lives and better their circumstances. Gotta love that.I learned from that experience that knowing what to say to whom, when to say it, and how to say it for the maximum effect paid off in generating thousands and thousands of dollars to support a great cause. Tailoring my message to fit an audience of Twin Cities residents started with a tailored message, a list, and the ability to pick up the phone and get to those who said yes; each hour of every day with an effective coach by my side worked.

The leader of one of the largest non-profit organizations in the world, Mary Davis is the CEO of the Special Olympics, serving more than 6 million athletes across 172 countries, with more than a million coaches and volunteers and more than 100,000 competitions a year. Mary joins Adam to share her journey and best lessons and advice. Mary and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leading people and organizations; building winning relationships; what anyone can learn from Special Olympians; and much more.

Teammates, friends, and brothers in Christ, Rob and Alex talk with Dr. Michael Blackwell shortly before their appearance in the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando as members of the SONC Soccer Team. Listen as they share what life is like for them and the other residents at Alverta Bolick Home in Asheville, and how they are living life to their fullest potential.

Mel Welcomes Chris Lance to discuss his Special Olympian son Rio and how the mass madness of the covid mandates are endangering the welfare and destroying opportunity and hope for our cherished special needs children. Please help fight these devastating mandates and protect our most venerable   Christopher Lance Cell # 949 444  Email: usagamesinfo@specialolympics.org Website: 2022specialolympicsusagames.org  wwwspecialolympics.org Phone Number: 1-800-700-8585 Special Olympics Headquarters Address: 1133 19th Street NW Washington DC 20036 Social Media: specialolympicsUSAgames handles for Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook  Rio Lance is a selected delegate to represent Southern California in the National USA Special Olympics games in Orlando Florida in June. It is horrifying how he's being treated and discriminated against.  It's plain and simple child abuse. The Special Olympics preaches  "inclusion" but is doing the opposite by "excluding" mandate driven special needs children from the opportunity and experience of a lifetime. They denied religious exemption asking for impossible vaccine data on top of the fact that Rio is a child that has already suffered permanent damage from a previous vaccination. Thank you amazing patriots. Please stand strong and keep up the fight to reclaim humanity & our inalienable rights. www.themelkshow.com  It's going to be a great year and definitely a year to get and be involved in taking back our world. We love what we do and are working hard to keep on top of everything to help this transition along peacefully and with love. Please help us amplify our message: Like, Comment & Share! If you value our work and have extra resources, please consider helping to support the show.  The Show's Partners Page: https://themelkshow.com/partners/   Consider Making A Donation: https://themelkshow.com/donate/ Another way to get involved and find ways to become active in the community is to come meet Mel and many amazing truth warriors at our upcoming live in person speaking events. Together we are unstoppable. We look forward to seeing you. GodWins! https://themelkshow.com/events/ Myrtle Beach, SC - May 13-14 (Reawaken America Tour) Virginia Beach, VA - July 8 - 9 (Reawaken America Tour) See our website events page and follow the link to the events. Remember to mention Mel K for great discounts on all these fun and informative events. See you there! RE:AWAKENING The Movie is Here! https://reawakeningseries.com Use code MELK Website (Main Coms Hub) www.TheMelKShow.com Video Platform - Subscription https://www.themelkshow.tv Rumble (Video) - The Mel K Show https://rumble.com/c/TheMelKShow Bitchute (Video) - Melk.News/Bitchute https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Iw2kiviwZpwx/ Podbean (Podcast) https://themelkshow.podbean.com/ TRUTH Social https://truthsocial.com/@themelkshow Gab (Social Media) https://gab.com/MelKShow GETTR (Social Media) https://www.gettr.com/user/themelkshow Telegram (Social App) The Mel K Show Group - https://t.me/themelkshowgroup The Mel K Show Channel - https://t.me/themelkshowchannel The Mel K Show Mailing Address 1040 First Avenue #367 New York, NY 10022 If you are interested to explore investing in precious metals please contact below and mention MelK for special offers: Beverly Hills Precious Metals Exchange Buy Gold & Silver https://themelkshow.com/gold/ Speak with Gold Expert Andrew Sorchini…Tell Him Mel K Sent You! Support Patriots With MyPillow Go to www.MyPillow.com Use offer code “MelK” to support both MyPillow and The Mel K Show Mel K Superfoods www.MelKSuperfoods.com HempWorx The #1 selling CBD brand. https://bit.ly/MDC-HempWorx https://themelkshow.com/my-daily-choice/ Dr. Zelenko Immunity Protocal - Z-Stack Life https://zstacklife.com/MelK Take care of your health with Dr. Mark Sherwood and his team at Functional Medical Institute www.Sherwood.tv/melk – download the free e-book to develop physical and emotional resiliency EMP Shield EMP Shield is designed to protect an entire home from lightning, solar flare (coronal mass ejection), power surges, and an electromagnetic pulse. Use promo code MelK  https://www.empshield.com/?coupon=melk Mantra Essential Oils Highest quality essential oils and essential oil blends. https://bit.ly/MDC-Mantra-Essential-Oils My Daily Sprays Portable easy to use sprays made with only the best clinically proven ingredients that support healthy daily activity, including superfruits and natural antioxidants. https://bit.ly/MDC-My-Daily-Sprays Great Offers on Satellite Phones www.melkphone.com

Dan Grieb: Training The Strongest Athletes Among Us - Special Olympians In Special Olympics, the power and joy of sport shifts focus to what our athletes CAN do, not what they can't. Attention to disabilities fades away. Instead, Dan see his athletes' talents and abilities - and applauds them for all that they can do. The transformative power of sports to instill confidence, improve health, and inspire a sense of competition is at the core of what the Special Olympics does. The focus is on real sports, real competition, real achievements. In this episode we hear about: - Dan's childhood and turning a path molded for disaster into fuel for his success - Dan's experience his first time training an athlete with down syndrome - The trade offs of being healthy, and do they really exist? Connect with Dan: Facebook and Instagram: @dgrieb  For more insights, tips, and training encouragement follow us on Instagram @whywetripodcast.   Subscribe to the Why We Tri Podcast Powered by mintinghouse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This year we’ve heard a lot about the Olympics and the Paralympics, but while we’re talking about sport and disability we can't forget the Special Olympics. The Special Olympics is a global movement pushing for inclusion for people with intellectual disability. They operate at all levels from local sporting activities through to the World Games. One of Queensland's active Special Olympians is Ruby Lawler from Gladstone. Ruby's a competitive swimmer, on the Board of Directors for Special Olympics Australia, and she’s also an Athlete Representative and Athlete Leader. In this episode we find out about the trip that inspired Ruby's passion for competitive swimming, what her role as a Board member and Athlete Representative entails, future plans for Masters swimming, and why she's nervous about big fish nibbling on her toes! Useful links Transcript for this episode:

With her heart set on competing at the Olympics, Cindi Hart's dreams were derailed when a head-on collision nearly killed her; leaving her broken and bleeding on the pavement. When all seems to be back on track, she is devastated to learn she has cancer. Others facing this reality may struggle with 'Why me?', however, Cindi decided to find her inner strength and fight for her life. She found purpose in the wreckage; Cindi brings her experiences together to pay it forward. Dreams and determination unite to make sense of unexpected turns: traveling with Special Olympians, overcoming feelings of loss from altered body image, raising a blossoming child and building an organization to spread messages of hope nationwide. Cindi is determined to leave a legacy, despite the obstacles in her path. This is a journey of a life determined. In addition to being a nationally ranked cyclist and speed skater, inspirational speaker and author, Cindi Hart has been recognized for the following awards: the 2005 Woman of Character, 2006 US Olympic Coach of the Year, recognized as a "Pink Power Mom", a Komen Honorary Survivor, recipient of the Reverend Charles Williams award and Coach of the Year for the National Council of Youth Sports. She works full time at Regenstrief Institute as a clinical informatics specialist and continues to coach speed skating and cycling. She sits on the Sports Resource Team as an advisor for Speed Skating and Cycling for Special Olympics International and also serves as Technical Delegate for the World games in both sports. She lives in Indianapolis with her husband Ken, daughter Madison, and their cat, Purzit. Cancer remains on her radar, and as president of Spokes of Hope, she continues to find ways to make a difference in lives affected by cancer. Her greatest joy, however, will be watching Madison make her own mark in the world.

A practitioner of sports medicine wants to raise money for Steve "Mongo" McMichael's battle with ALS by dressing up Special Olympians as football players, attaching buckets to their helmets, and having them collect donations from people. Sheesh!

Jerry Siegel has been instrumental in establishing the School Games for Special Olympics of Santa Barbara. He most recently paved the way for 250 young to compete in the School Games. Nannette Clark, Amy Peterson, Sam Jauregui, Steve Glick, Debra Day, and Chris Powers have played for the Special Olympics ranging from 10-25 years. They share their experiences from some of the following sports they have competed in: bocce ball, swimming, tennis, soccer, softball, basketball, floor hockey, bowling, golf, and skiing! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goodlifeconversations/support

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Advocacy groups work to help homeless people during the pandemic, Special Olympians keep each other's spirits up, search and rescue group urges snowmobilers to be extra careful during COVID-19, and a Facebook group celebrates the curb appeal of taking out the garbage - in your finest duds.

On the latest C100 Mornings podcast: If you ran out of TP in your house, other than the shower, what would you use? Toilet Paper has been the focus of so many Nova Scotian’s desire for the last few weeks, so let’s say we just plum “ran out” of TP supplies. What would you possibly use as a substitute for toilet paper? How Did your Husband Embarrass You In The Delivery Room? A selfie has gone viral taken by a mom who’s just given birth. On the floor, the father who has just fainted. Dressed in a hospital gown, surrounded by medical staff, nurse holding the baby. How did YOUR s/o embarrass you in the delivery room? In one of the WEIRDEST weeks in history…we need some good news stories! On Tell Us Something Good, Special Olympians, Mom at 94 years of age, and we meet a woman who just won the dating “jackpot”! Listen to the fun, play the games, and then tune in as we do it all on the radio with JC, Peter, and Erin (in for Melody Rose) weekdays, 530 to 10 am on C100.

Miami Dolphin WR Mack Hollins and Former Eagle Dhani Jones Supporting Special Olympians

The Harlem Globetrotters celebrated members of the USA Men's Basketball Team after they earned silver medals at the Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi. WBZ NewsRadio's Karyn Regal reports.

David Herrera has a formula:  Keto diet/intermittent fasting/gym.  Combine that with being consistent and his result is losing over 100lbs.  We talk about how he did this, what he has learned, his love for baseball and and the energy he brings coaching a team of Special Olympians. https://www.instagram.com/keto__d/ sponsor:  audibletrial.com/bigfatlife   INSTAGRAM: @BIGFATLIFEPODCAST FACEBOOK: BIG FAT LIFE PODCAST TWITTER:  @BIGFATLIFEPOD

On this episode, we're joined by Keith Hertling. Keith is the vice president of leadership, coaching, and culture for Jersey Mike's Franchise Systems. He has worked for the sandwich chain for fifteen years. He began coaching Special Olympians in college and has been teaching and coaching ever since. At age fifteen, he co-founded Popeye's Gym, a haven for athletes, police, firefighters, and lifeguards, and was a leader in the fitness industry for more than twenty years. He also spent time as a high school and college football coach, certified personal trainer, and life coach.  He's the author of Life Lessons on Leadership, Coaching and Culture. www.KeithHertling.com Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com

On this episode, we're joined by Keith Hertling. Keith is the vice president of leadership, coaching, and culture for Jersey Mike's Franchise Systems. He has worked for the sandwich chain for fifteen years. He began coaching Special Olympians in college and has been teaching and coaching ever since. At age fifteen, he co-founded Popeye's Gym, a haven for athletes, police, firefighters, and lifeguards, and was a leader in the fitness industry for more than twenty years. He also spent time as a high school and college football coach, certified personal trainer, and life coach.  He's the author of Life Lessons on Leadership, Coaching and Culture. www.KeithHertling.com Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com

On this episode, we’re joined by Keith Hertling. Keith is the vice president of leadership, coaching, and culture for Jersey Mike's Franchise Systems. He has worked for the sandwich chain for fifteen years. He began coaching Special Olympians in college and has been teaching and coaching ever since. At age fifteen, he co-founded Popeye's Gym, a haven for athletes, police, firefighters, and lifeguards, and was a leader in the fitness industry for more than twenty years. He also spent time as a high school and college football coach, certified personal trainer, and life coach.  He’s the author of Life Lessons on Leadership, Coaching and Culture. www.KeithHertling.com Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com

Our epic Ironman trilogy comes to an end as RSHL Kingpin Kevin Frost returns to finish out our coverage.  You want to know why that referee shafted you out of a big goal in the clutch?  Listen up.  Plus, Tyler Seguin is giving some Special Olympians all the competition they can handle.  And Gritty is stealing caps, sandwiches, and the spotlight.  All in a day's lurk. Watch all the RSHL's Ironman coverage on their YouTube channel. Stay current with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Individuals with intellectual disabilities are discussed with The President and CEO of Special Olympics Indiana, Jeff Mohler.  A highlight is a conversation about whether persons with intellectual disabilities may be "cured," concluding with the answer,"maybe not." However, with sensitivity and care, with new technologies, with modified infrastructures, new ways of viewing the personal health care of special Olympians, and their employment opportunities, significant progress is under way.  

https://www.youtube.com/user/WrightStateU Wright State student athletes hosted 16 athletes from Special Olympics of Greater Dayton during an indoor field day to help celebrate National Student Athlete Day on April 18. The day recognizes the accomplishments of student-athletes who excel in the classroom, on the playing fields and who give back to their community through service projects. Dozens of Wright State student-athletes along with Special Olympians played numerous games, including matt ball, relay races, tic-tack-toe races and basketball. “It’s a bunch of fun. They get to teach us some things and we teach them some things,” said Sam Meek, a senior golfer. The field day event took place in Wright State’s Setzer Pavilion. Following the field day, Olympians attended the Wright State softball game versus Morehead State. More at http://webapp2.wright.edu/web1/newsroom/2018/04/20/olympic-games/

http://wright.edu/news Two dozen athletes from Special Olympics of Greater Dayton took part in an indoor field day to help celebrate National Student Athlete Day on April 14. The day recognizes the accomplishments of student-athletes who excel in the classroom, on the playing fields and who give back to their community through service projects. Wright State student-athletes along with Special Olympians played numerous games, including matt ball, relay races, basketball and weight lifting. “They’re fellow athletes so I just think anytime you can get together with different athletes no matter what their background, I think it’s awesome,” said Haley Garr, a senior volleyball player. The field day event took place in the Setzer Pavilion. Following the field day, Olympians attended the Wright State baseball team game versus UT Martin. More at wright.edu/news

Stephen is the CEO of Predictive ROI and the host of the Onward Nation podcast. He is the author of two bestselling books, speaker, trainer, and his digital marketing insights have been featured in SUCCESS, Entrepreneur, The Washington Post, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and other media. Good Morning Onward Nation -- I’m Stephen Woessner. It is an honor to be with you here this morning, and my hope for you is that this week -- the final week of April 2016 -- has brought you happiness, that this week has also brought you success, that this week has brought you opportunity, that this week has brought you some challenges that have pushed you to expand your knowledge -- to learn new things -- and most of all -- I hope during this week -- and right now specifically -- you will give yourself the time to consciously consider whether or you have given you and your team the FREEDOM TO FAIL. Yes...you heard me right. I said the FREEDOM TO FAIL. It is fascinating to me how the word failure has become all the rage -- almost a buzzword or mantra -- and is being used by personal development gurus, digital marketing consultants, business leaders, to politicians. But these three simple words -- FREEDOM TO FAIL -- have a completely different meaning to me because of my experience this past weekend. I spent Saturday at West Point...the United States Military Academy in New York State. To say that spending the day at West Point was a life-changing experience would be a significant understatement. I was in awe. My pride as an American citizen soared. The honor I felt since serving our country in the Air Force was taken to a whole new level. And to top it off...I was able to share the experience with a group of friends who we affectionately refer to ourselves as the Circle of Greatness. At the center of our group -- our founder father so to speak -- the man who pulled us all together, first to meet one another, and then to develop some wonderful friendships, is Don Yaeger. I hear me mention Don in nearly every episode of Onward Nation because he has been one of my most influential mentors, my weekly accountability partner, and has become one of my closest friends. Three years ago, Don decided to organize a group of people who have had a significant impact on his life from both a professional and personal perspective. Don’s wife, Jeanette began referring to us as Don’s Circle of Greatness...an appropriate moniker since researching and studying the topic of “Greatness” has become Don’s passion and life’s work. In fact, one of the books Don author is entitled, "The 16 Characteristics of Greatness." There are about 30 of us in the Circle -- and this weekend -- 20 of us were able to make it to New York City for a weekend together. All of which was masterfully orchestrated by Jeanette Yaeger, Don’s wife. Jeanette -- if you are listening -- thank you so much, my friend. You are beyond amazing!!! One of the members of our Circle is Colonel Bernard Banks, professor and department head of behavioral sciences and leadership at West Point. Colonel Banks invited all of us to West Point to spend the day as his guest and to learn about the values and leadership development process they apply to create our nation’s next military leaders. When we all read that West Point was on the agenda for the weekend...we were all excited for the lessons that were about to come our way and extremely grateful that such an uncommon opportunity came our way. To be the guest of Colonel Banks -- at West Point -- for the day...are you kidding me? Incredible! Onward Nation, being at West Point was one of the most intimidating -- inspirational -- and humbling experiences of my professional career. So for today’s solocast...I am going to share with you the major highlights -- the core lessons -- that I learned from the cadets who guided us through the breathtaking campus -- and the leadership lessons Colonel Banks shared with us during a private leadership class with just our “Circle.” So buckle in, Onward Nation...I promise...this discussion will help you move your leadership development process within your business to the next level. Leadership Lesson 1: Honor your history and core values I want to start off this first leadership lesson by sharing something that is deeply personal among all of the cadets at West Point. And it goes like this... “Make us choose the harder right instead of the easier wrong and never to be content with a half truth when the whole can be won.” What I just read to you is know as the Cadet Prayer. Anyone can see it -- read it -- as they enter the academy. It is proudly displayed inside the Thayer Hotel at the entrance to West Point. The prayer also embodies the Cadet’s honor code, which reads, “A cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.” When I thought deeply about both of these powerful statements -- these core values -- I was taken back to episode 18 of Onward Nation and my powerful conversation with Larry Broughton. During our conversation -- it was Larry -- who first taught me the Cadet Prayer -- in fact, he recited it during our interview. After all these years...the Cadet Prayer was still his mantra -- the creed by which Larry lives each day and how he leads his company. Larry had learned it during his 9 years of service in the US Army Green Berets. So to read it at West Point brought me full circle and reaffirmed how important it is that we honor our core values -- that we as leaders personally stand for something our employees and customers can believe in -- and that our business lives our core values every day -- just like the cadets and faculty at West Point do. Day in and day out. Leadership Lesson #1 also involves honoring our history because our past is critical to our future success. Our ability to study the failures, the challenges, the tribulations, and the triumphs of leaders who have gone before us -- and then applying what we have learned -- will almost assuredly accelerate our own accomplishments. At West Point, when you walk around campus, you will see statues, monuments, and buildings dedicated to our country’s greatest military and political leaders -- as well as the conflicts and wars where they lead. Why? So our cadets -- this country’s future leaders -- have an opportunity to be reminded of what has already been learned so that experience, wisdom, and perspective can become their guide throughout their own leadership development process. Leadership Lesson 2: Preparation ensures success Our Circle members were able to see first-hand how seriously the cadets at West Point take leadership. And I was reminded of this quote. “There are no bad crews -- only bad leaders.” -- United States Navy Seals Even though that mantra -- that purpose -- was created and used by the Navy Seals...it was evident the West Point cadets believed its message throughout their corps of cadets. When we arrived at West Point, we were greeted by three cadets and Colonel Banks waiting outside the Thayer Hotel. The cadets were in charge of escorting us from the hotel to the athletic complex so we could watch the opening ceremony and the Special Olympics competition taking place. Every year, West Point hosts the largest Special Olympics competition in New York State, and the cadets play a very active role in service to the Olympians. An amazing site to see. Our cadets briefed us on the logistics and schedule of the day with precision. We had a lot of places to be and not much time in each location. Plus, there were 20 of us to keep track of. Not an easy task. But, the cadets were prepared with every detail. It was evident they didn’t just show up to be our guides for the day because Colonel Banks had asked them to...or because Don Yaeger also serves as a senior fellow at West Point. The cadets had studied, they had planned, and they were ready to help us make this a day to remember. The cadets also served as our historians for the day. They taught us about the pivotal role West Point had played during the Revolutionary War including the story of Benedict Arnold and the plan he and the British had conspired to create with the goal of capturing General George Washington during his visit to West Point. Our cadets also took the time to explain -- and -- to take us inside the day and life of a cadet. They shared their passion -- their desire -- to ultimately receive the reward of active duty status in the Army upon graduation. Amazing. West Point is home to 4,400 cadets who all share the same passion, drive, and determination to become prepared to serve our country as military leaders and beyond. Our cadets -- all of the cadets -- are an extraordinary group of people and I look forward to my next opportunity to visit West Point and learn more leadership lessons from them. Leadership Lesson 3: Seek opportunities to serve and encourage others I mentioned a few minutes ago how West Point, its faculty, and its corps of cadets host New York State’s largest Special Olympics competition every year. Why? Because Leadership Lesson #3 that I learned at West Point is about seeking out opportunities to serve and encourage others. To illustrate how the cadets not only serve -- but encourage -- I included a short 30-second video of the cadets and several Special Olympians during the javelin competition. As I watched the Olympians and the genuine, authentic encouragement and love they received from their cadets -- I was moved. It was such an emotional experience to see a group of young men fully focused, devoted, and present for their mission for the day. And they did their duty -- not out of responsibility because they had been assigned -- but as you will see in the video -- they did their duty because they loved performing the service. They were overjoyed to celebrate the successes of the Special Olympians. Onward Nation, our cadets, actively seek out opportunities to serve and encourage each other -- and they are also committed to living these values outside of West Point as an example of excellence. West Point’s upperclassmen mentor, coach, and lead their underclassmen -- not by yelling, hazing, or by rank. Instead...and this may seem counterintuitive when thinking about the United States Army...but the cadets “hug” and then “push” each other. They hug and then push. Each cadet -- along with the faculty of this impressive campus -- is there to serve one another to help every one growth, develop, and become the leader they were meant to become. Plus, as we later learned from Colonel Banks, many of these 4,400 cadets will serve and work alongside one another for decades into the future. They will be forever bonded by service and encouragement to each other and to their core values. So it was a very special sight to see the cadets live their values -- in how they treat each other -- and how they stand shoulder-to-shoulder with their Special Olympians to serve and encourage. What an incredible display to have the privilege to witness. Leadership Lesson 4: Provide your future leaders with the FREEDOM TO FAIL During our day at West Point, Colonel Banks surprised us by inviting us into his classroom for a private leadership session. He asked if he could take some time to share and illustrate to us West Point’s three stage leadership development process as well as the curriculum cadets need to master before they can graduate and become officers in the United States Army. West Point created -- then applies -- an intentional process for leader development. The faculty at West Point believes that great leaders are developed -- it doesn’t happen by accident. Colonel Banks began by sharing that leaders first need to inspire the people around them every day. As you will see and hear Colonel Banks say, “The English word 'inspire' comes from the Latin word ‘inspirare,’ which means to breathe. Leaders have the opportunity to help others take the next breath in their journey. Many times, we, as leaders, are the ones who make people feel as if they cannot breathe. Research has indicated that 75 percent of all employees report that the most stressful part of their job is their immediate supervisor. The research is quite clear. People don’t quit the company. Your people quit you. And so that’s the opportunity you have every day -- to help your people take that next breath -- to inspire them -- to live their life in a better way.” Breakdown of West Point’s Leadership Development Process Stage 1: Developmental Experiences Challenge: Novelty Difficult goals Conflict Loss, failure Variety: Broad range of situations and demands Assessment: Feedback 360 degree and self-assessment Formal and informal Support: Confirming advice Encouragement Acceptance Resources + Stage 2: Individual Readiness Openness Reflection + Stage 3: Time = Leader of Character But this leader development process would not be possible without two critical foundational philosophies...and those are...cadets must be given the FREEDOM TO FAIL and cadets must be clear on WHO OWNS THE EXPERIENCE. If cadets are not given the freedom to fail -- to make their own decisions based on what they have learned from other cadets and faculty -- then they will never learn. Instead, West Point will have created cadet robots and not leaders who can think under extreme pressures and situations. However, if they are given the freedom to fail and then mentored on the path to improved performance -- mastery can be reached and excellence obtained. Colonel Banks told us that they are in the business of tearing muscle with purpose -- so that it can be rebuilt and it becomes stronger where the initial tear was. Awesomeness. And the cadets know they own the experience. They are not alone in their journey -- they have all of the resources of West Point available to them -- but ultimately, success or failure is their responsibility. No excuses. No pointing fingers. They own the experience. Impactful lessons taught at an institution I am so proud to have been able to visit and spend time at in such a deep and meaningful way. Colonel Banks...if you are listening...thank you so very much for generously sharing your expertise and wisdom with us -- we are all so grateful. Leadership Lesson 5: Protect your inner circle One of the most valuable lessons I have learned from Don is something he learned during the 12-years of one-on-one mentorship with the late Coach John Wooden. Coach taught Don that he would never outperform the people he spent the most time with. In fact, the people you spend the most time with -- in effect -- become your inner circle. So, you need to protect your inner circle by being very selective and deliberate about who gets access into your circle. Don practices this lesson with precision. How? Don investing the time and energy to create our Circle of Greatness is an excellent, tangible example of being deliberate with Coach Wooden’s strategy. And I encourage you to take the same lesson out of Coach Wooden’s playbook. So Onward Nation, my challenge to you is to think about who you spend the most time with. Are they moving at the same, or even better yet, a faster pace and tempo then you? Are they doing things in their life or business that challenge your own perspectives of what is possible? Are they growing personally and professionally in ways that push your comfort zone? If so -- good -- these are people you should spend more time with. Or, are they content with life and not learning anything new? Are they so full of potential but don’t seek out any new ways to apply their talents and gifts? One of our guests shared a metaphor with me that I thought was perfect...and it was this...let’s say you walked into your house and found Superman with his boots kick up on your ottoman and he was laying down on your couch, eating a bowl of ice cream and some cookies, while vegging and watching TV. And let’s say that he had been doing that for days to where it became a habit for him. Would you look at Superman and think to yourself, “Rock solid awesome...way to go Superman.” Or, would you think to yourself… “What in the world are you doing...you should be out saving the planet! Stop wasting your potential.” Onward Nation, my hope is that you will begin to think carefully about each person in your inner circle. Ask yourself...are they headed in the same direction as you? If not, you need to make changes so the people closest to you become your own version of a Circle of Greatness. We all need a Circle of Greatness in our lives to “hug and push us” to that next level -- just like the West Point cadets do for each other. So with that...I want to thank you again for taking the time to be here with me today. It is an honor to have you here -- thank you for tuning in -- I am delighted you chose this episode to be what you listen to, study, and take with you on your morning run, or maybe Onward Nation has become part of your daily commute, or in some other way has become part of your morning routine. However our daily podcast fits into your daily routine -- I want you to know how much I appreciate you sharing some of your invaluable 86,400 seconds you have in your day with me and the strategies we learn and share each day from today’s top business owners. And please continue to let me know what you think of Onward Nation...good or bad...I always want your feedback. My direct email address is stephen@onwardnation.com -- and yes -- that is my actual Inbox. No fancy filters or filing system and I read and reply to every single email. So please let me know how you think we are doing. I look forward to hearing from you. We will be back tomorrow with an incredible encore interview with Dave Denniston, host of the Freedom Formula for Physicians podcast. You will not want to miss this discussion, Onward Nation! Until then, onward with gusto!

After winning her first major singing competition in 2008, Alberta Country artist CANDICE RYAN knew that performing live is what she was born to do and started on her career building journey. Music was around her from the time she was a young girl. Her father would play guitar and she would sing along to all the songs. Once she was old enough her dad gave her a guitar and taught her how to play a couple chords. In 2013, Candice released her debut EP Welcome To Our World and the first single released Cougar Blonde was picked up on over 30 radio stations across Canada. In that same year she sang on stage with Vince Gill and The Time Jumpers in Nashville at Tootsie's. She was selected as the 2013 Edmonton Oil Kings Anthem singer for their Playoff run. Within the first active year of performing live she opened up for 2 time CCMA Group of the Year Hey Romeo and was selected for 3 Showcases during the 2013 CCMAs where she won 2nd place during the Aboriginal Showcase. Candice has helped out with many charities and functions over the last few years, the one that has touched her heart the most is working with The Special Olympians. Candice released her single California Sunrise in February 2014. She is currently writing with a few of Canada’s most talented songwriters to complete her first full length album for release in the summer of 2014.

The 2014 Olympic games are soon upon us, this year being held in Sochi, Russia. While we are awed by the athletes who bring evidence of their talent and hard work to the world-wide stage, there are adults and children who cause a quiet awe daily. These are our Special Olympians and the parents and volunteers who work with them. Today we speak with Raf Adams, Cri Swift and Karen Johnson, who share their experiences with parenting and coaching the children who inspire us in unexpected ways. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/01/special-olympians-124/

We start with Avril Lavine Skaker Boi then Kimball brings in 'What does the Fox Say', John Kerry looks like a Zombie, Hyrum's Buffalo Story, Kimball horrors of running the theater, Sad eyes Chinese Kick Boxing, Tard cards, Kimball wants to award the Special Olympians by feeding them Kibble's n' Bits, Hyrum likes the wrastles..., what makes the scary corn maze scarier - a dozen retards touching people's hair, Star Wars - Admiral Akbar cereal, Vasectomy Story, Anchorman 2 - over hyped, Bad Grandpa, USA Up All Night - Caged Fury, Hyrum's vasectomy - nurse walks in - Liam kicks and steps on vasectomy balls, Kimball plays bad 80's.

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