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Brian Gray made partner at a top 100 CPA firm, built a career advising billionaires and high-net-worth families on complex tax strategies, and then realized that none of it had made him any happier.Brian is a tax partner, award-winning CPA, frequent speaker at the USC Tax Institute, and the author of Suck Less, Laugh More. He has had a front-row seat to some of the world's most successful entrepreneurs and noticed a pattern: about 10% of them get the balance right and 90% are still searching. By his early forties, he recognized himself in that pattern. He was helping clients structure their legacies while his own family life was strained, and he had been telling himself that family came first when his actions said otherwise.This conversation goes deeper than practice management. Brian shares the specific moment that shifted everything, the exercises he used to identify the beliefs running in the background, and how he rebuilt his personal values, his family values, and eventually his firm's values from the ground up. His firm's core value landed on caring, and he and his business partner made the financial commitments to back it up, hiring for capacity and reinvesting in their team even when it meant reducing the bottom line.The conversation covers:Why making partner didn't change anything and how that realization set off a deeper searchHow having a front-row seat to entrepreneurial clients revealed the pattern: financial success rarely equals fulfillmentWhy telling yourself family comes first when your actions say otherwise keeps you stuckHow writing down seven days of negative and positive emotions reveals the patterns running in the backgroundWhy he moved "success" from his number one value to number six and replaced it with loveHow his firm landed on caring as its core value and then made the hiring decisions to actually live itThe warrior and the wizard framework: why achieving eventually needs to give way to mastering your emotionsTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Brannon Poe intro and podcast welcome 00:13 - Introducing Brian Gray: tax partner, speaker, author of "Suck Less, Laugh More" 00:48 - The gap between financial success and fulfillment: what Brian observed in wealthy clients 01:39 - Asking the question: when is enough, enough? 02:05 - Making partner and realizing it did not solve anything 03:07 - The Olympic gold medal pattern: achieving the goal and wondering what it was all for 03:32 - What the astronauts who went to the moon felt when they came back 04:02 - How alcohol became a way to numb the gap between achievement and meaning 04:51 - What it looks like when high-achieving CPA clients are financially successful but not fulfilled 05:10 - Growing as a way to become more, not just accumulate more 06:12 - The midlife reset: when it arrives, how long it lasts, and what kind of clarity it takes 06:51 - Helping clients structure their legacies while his own life needed restructuring 07:17 - The specific moment of clarity: "my family deserves better than I'm being" 08:21 - Being honest about what really came first: business or family 09:03 - The lies high achievers tell themselves and how the ego protects against discomfort 09:49 - Humility and gratitude as the antidote to self-deception 10:13 - How a core belief like "success equals happiness" gets installed and how to question it 10:55 - Shifting the number one core value from success to love, and what changed 11:17 - The seven-day emotion-tracking exercise from "Suck Less, Laugh More" 11:58 - What the exercise reveals about the emotional patterns running in the background 12:22 - The warrior and the wizard: why the achiever eventually gets tired 12:45 - Why high achievers are especially at risk of the burnout that comes from the warrior pattern 13:07 - Tony Robbins on emotion: you have already felt what you are chasing 13:26 - Why the satisfaction from external achievements lasts days, not months 14:04 - Stated values vs. lived values: how Brian approached this for himself, his family, and his firm 14:39 - Writing down eight family values with his kids in middle school 15:29 - How the firm's leadership team landed on "caring" as the number one company value 16:08 - What it actually means to live the value of caring: hiring for capacity and investing in the team 16:27 - Hiring and client decisions driven by values, not just targets 17:07 - Funny story: parenting teenagers and the wisdom of just saying yes 18:15 - Book recommendation: "Suck Less, Laugh More" by Brian Gray 18:42 - Additional recommendation: "Die with Zero" by Bill Perkins 19:03 - Where to connect with Brian: LinkedInBook Recommendations:Suck Less, Laugh More by Brian Gray Die with Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life by Bill Perkins

1 Peter 5:1-4 June 7, 2026 AM.Peter instructs under-shepherds to lead God's flock not by compulsion, not for dishonest gain, nor acting as lords over them. Stated positively, pastors should lead willingly, eagerly, and as examples to the flock. The motivation to lead well is that pastors serve under the authority of Christ and will receive a reward in the future when the Chief Shepherd returns.

Fans will not be permitted to bring reusable water bottles into World Cup stadiums due to safety issues, as stated by Fifa in a recent policy update. The official code of conduct for the stadium previously indicated: "To clarify, empty, transparent, reusable plastic bottles with a capacity of up to (1 litre) may be taken into the stadium."However, just seven days prior to the tournament commencing on 11 June, the prohibition has been extended to include bottles, cups, jars, and cans, with Fifa asserting that this measure will reduce the risk of injury from fans throwing objects. "Fifa is dedicated to ensuring the health and safety of all players, referees, fans, volunteers, and staff," the governing body of football stated in an announcement.Fans will have the option to purchase water within the stadium, and Fifa has assured that prices will not exceed the standard rates for the venue. This reversal follows alerts from scientists regarding the inadequacy of Fifa's heat safety protocols for the tournament, as temperatures at 14 of the 16 host venues are expected to surpass hazardous levels. "Fifa collaborates closely with each host city committee and local authorities on measures to mitigate heat for fans attending the stadium, which may include amenities such as misting stations, fans, hydration stations, cooling tents, and more within the stadium area," Fifa's statement elaborated."Inside the stadium footprint, pricing for water bottles for the Fifa World Cup 2026 will remain consistent with other events held at each stadium." The change in policy comes amid complaints that fans are being hit by "extortionate" ticket prices and inflated train fares. Fans were also prevented from taking bottles into stadiums at the last World Cup in Qatar.

DAMIONCarnival Corporation's data breach exposed personal data of nearly 6 million customers: An April social engineering attack on an employee account compromised names, dates of birth, and government-issued ID numbers. WHO DO YOU BLAMESkills: Technology & Cybersecurity: Experience with information technology and cybersecurity matters is increasingly important to mitigate the risks our business faces, promote innovation and maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving technological ageLeast represented 5/11CEO Josh WeinsteinNO: at Carnival since 2002, started as General CounselSir Johathon BandNO: First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, the most senior officer position in the British Navy (2006 to 2009, when he retired); Admiral and Commander-in-Chief Fleet (2002 to 2006); Served as a naval officer in increasing positions of authority (1967 to 2002)Jason CahillyNO: CEO Dragon Group LLC, provides capital and business management consulting and advisory services worldwide; The NBA: CFO & Chief Strategic Officer; Goldman Sachs: Partner; Global Co-Head of Media and Telecommunications; Head of Principal Investing for Technology, Media & TelecommunicationsNelda ConnorsNO: CEO/Chair Pine Grove Holdings, a privately held investment company; CEO Atkore International, manufacturer of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions; VP Eaton Corporation, electrical and automotive supplierLaura WeilNO: Founder Village Lane Advisory LLC, specializes in providing executive and strategic consulting services to retailers COO New York & Company, women's apparel and accessories retailer; CEO Ashley Stewart, women's apparel retailer; CEO Urban Brands, apparel retailer; COO AnnTaylor Stores, women's apparel retailer; CFO American Eagle Outfitters, apparel retailerAudit Committee: Oversee management's risk assessment processes to identify principal and emerging risks, including financial, IT, cybersecurity and non-HESS operational risksLaura Weil*: NOJason Cahilly: NOJeffrey Gearhart: NOWalmart Corporate Secretary and lawyerStuart Subotnick: NOCEO at Metromedia Company, wireless/communications, until 2010; Carnival director since 1987 Health, Environmental, Safety and Security Committee: Oversee management's processes to identify principal and emerging health, environmental, safety, security and sustainability-related risks, including those related to ship operations and cybersecurity, RAAS health, environmental, safety, security audits, IAG and external investigations into significant ship incidents, and health, environmental, safety, security-related hotline complaints, and assess the steps management has taken to minimize such risks.Sir Johathon Band*: NONelda Connors: NOHelen Deeble: NOFormer CEO P&O Ferries Division Holdings, shipping and logistics businessKatie Lahey: NOExecutive Chair Korn Ferry Australasia, leadership and talent firmMicky Arison (75%): Exec Chair and former CEO and 7% stockholderThe CEO Pay Ratio1,063:124 retail CEOs made as much in a day as their typical employee earned in a year — and a big one didn't. WHO DO YOU BLAMEThe separation of CEO and Chair: Hamilton E. James Chair/Ron Vachris MMNot uniqueOnly 50% of the board is men. WTF?uniqueOne share = one voteNot uniqueState of HQ = WashingtonAlso StarbucksState of Inc = WashingtonAlso StarbucksPledge of allegiance to stakeholdersCostco generally has: Higher wages; Better benefits; Lower turnover; Higher sales per employee.Industry-leading employee compensation AND Self-imposed low-margin pricing philosophyWalmart only low-margin pricingOther comps:Todd Vasos of Dollar General, Shane O'Kelly of AutoZone, Gerald Morgan of Texas Roadhouse, Jack Sinclair of Sprouts Farmers Market, William Stengel of Genuine Parts Company, Michael Creedon of Dollar Tree, Ronald Sargent of Kroger, Lauren Hobart of Dick's Sporting Goods, Joshua Kobza of Restaurant Brands Inc., Kecia Steelman of Ulta Beauty, Scott Boatwright of Chipotle, Ted Decker of Home Depot, Bob Eddy of BJ's Wholesale Club, Corie Barry of Best Buy, James Conroy of Ross Stores, Chris Turner and David Gibbs of Yum Brands, Chris Kempczinski of McDonald's, Marvin Ellison of Lowe's, Brian Cornell of Target, Ernie Herrman of TJX Companies, Doug McMillon of Walmart, Brian Niccol of Starbucks, Hal Lawton of Tractor Supply Co, Laura Alber of Williams-SonomaFigma Gets an Activist Investor. Exhibit A on Why Companies Don't Want to Go Public. Figma's first year as a public company hasn't gone well. Findell Capital Management said it needs to take steps to shed its unwarranted reputation as an artificial-intelligence “loser.” WHO DO YOU BLAME?Figma founder and CEO Dylan Field: Owns 10% of shares but 72% of voting power: Class B shares worth 15 votes per shareDylan owns 158 Class A Shares (or 0.00003556% of 444,278,887)And Chair$5B net worth$865M total summary compensation in 2025; $91M in 2024Nominating Agreement:Figma must nominate Dylan Field to be a director and include him in the proxy statementThe company must use its resources to back him up and actively convince other shareholders to vote for him In response to a question about how he was going to change the world, Dylan said he was going to build better software for drones.Bro fest sausage party2 of 9 directors are womenTop 5 NEOs all dudesPeter ThielForced Dylan to drop out of Brown for a dumb fellowshipVC Blowhardiness on the BoardVC dude John Lilly (Greylock): Lead Independent Director2nd longest tenure (2014)Member of the Audit Committee; Member of the Nominating Committee (only Lilly and Rimer)VC dude Andrew Reed (Sequoia)Director at debt-maker Klarna Group (also way down since IPO): down roughly 54% from its initial $40.00 IPO price, and down nearly 68% from its all-time highMember of the Compensation Committee (which modeled Dylan's pay package after Elon Musk)VC dude Danny Rimer (Index Ventures)Director since 2014B.A. in History and Literature from HarvardMember of the Compensation Committee (which modeled Dylan's pay package after Elon Musk)Member of the Nominating Committee (only Lilly and Rimer)Luis von AhnDuolingo co-founder and CEO2025: shared an internal email outlining Duolingo's new "AI-first" strategy where Duolingo would “gradually stop using contractors to do work that AI can handle”Stated that "AI is a better teacher than humans" and that the future role of teachers would be reduced to providing "childcare."Blamed the controversy on a "lack of context" in his original statements"AI-First" memo goes viral: $389; today $118MATTDanone, Starbucks shine in methane-reduction rankingDanone is the only company in the group aligned with the Global Methane Pledge, an initiative backed by 150 countries that targets a 30 percent reduction in global levels of the gas by 2030. The French multinational also leads the pack in progress toward its target, having come close to hitting it five years ahead of schedule.WHO DO YOU CREDIT?Chair of the CSR committee Lise Kingo (9% influence), one of three directors tagged as merit directorsmaster's degree in Responsibility & Business from the University of Bathbachelor degrees in Religions and Ancient Greek Artbachelor's degree in Marketing and Economicscertificate as International Director from INSEADEx Novo Nordisk environmental affairs, internal audit, compliance, human resources, communication, branding and sustainabilityHelped create the UN SDGs and the UN Global CompactSomehow only bats 559 on carbon intensity (career) and 415 for scope 1/2 (career)Also, using deference metrics, the ONLY DIRECTOR tagged as fully independentEmployee rep member of the CSR committee Bettina Theissig (5% influence) and the employees of DanoneThe committee charter mandates employees get a say: At least two thirds of the CSR Committee must be independent, as defined by the AFEP-MEDEF Code. At least one Director representing employees must be a member of the Committee.In France (Danone's domicile), the European Investment Bank found that French employees were the most aware of environmental issues - 82% of French employees said they were highly concerned about environmental issues, highest in EuropeLead Independent Director and chair of the Nom/comp committee who put together the comp plan, Valerie Chapoulaud-Floquet15% influence, second to the 18% influence CEO (democracy!!), got 99.16% shareholder approval in April (even as CEO got 89.73% approval and pay got 93.19% approval)20% of short-term pay and 30% of long-term pay is based on hitting sustainability targetsWhen you pay a CEO to do a thing, they are more likely to do a thingEx-CEO Emmanuel FaberOusted in 2021 by the board of directors and activist investors, he transformed Danone into an “enterprise a mission” (a French version of a B corp)Investors voted 99% in favor of the move and a year later ousted Faber, the board resigned, and the new board and CEO are basically moving back towards being environmental leaders because it paid offShort term share price laggedHe said in 2024 that nature is “at the core” of Danone, It took the stock 3 years from Faber's ousting to return to Faber levels - and in the meantime, they were sued for plastics and emissionsIsn't this HIS win?Current CEO Antoine de Saint-AffriqueBecause CEOGM Board Director Jonathan McNeill Stepping DownCEO of DVx Ventures. Ex COO at Lyft Inc. and ex president, Global Sales, Delivery and Service at Tesla, current director at Lululemon, GM director since 2022, on the Governance and Corporate Responsibility committee and Risk and Cybersecurity committee.We know that half of boards on average think someone on the board should be replaced - did the GM board not like McNeill?WHO/WHAT WOULD WE BLAME FOR PUSHING MCNEILL OUT?Outsider dude bro DRLet's be honest, McNeill worked at much more… modern?... companies than GMThe board is OLD SCHOOL - ex Northrop Grumman, ex Visa, ex Lazard, ex HP, ex eBay, ex Novartis, ex Walmart, other directorships at Goldman, Huntsman, P&G… these are professional, insular boardsMeanwhile, he's investing as a VC in AI, other auto/mobility startups, comes from boards that are bro founder lead (Tesla, Lyft) He's invested in AI, crypto, heavy tech, intertwined with VCs all overNot deferential enoughBarra is connected to 94% - THE ENTIRE - boardMcNeill has the highest network power on the board at $9tn, higher than even Mary Barra (who is super connected), but is NOT a power player in the board community of GM - the dominant board communities for GM are massive blue chip US companies, where McNeill has deeper connections in smaller IT/tech focused companiesHe doesn't need the pay, he gets nothing for the connections really, he has connection to Barra but his network is different - was he too independent?Pissed he doesn't have enough influence McNeill has the LOWEST influence on the GM board at 4%He's relatively new, younger, working as a VC where you have a lot of power of capital allocation“I don't need this shit” effect?Too many womenMcNeill's dvX ventures portfolio team is 6 dudes and 1 womendvX entire operations staff is two woman - guess what they do“Chief of Staff” (ie, HR)Executive Assistant (yes, listed on the team)Board is 2 women, 3 men (McNeill not on board)This one seems unlikely I guess?Too busy, meh, move onOne of dvX portfolio companies is curbee, with GM Ventures' Kurt Baumgarten on the board (and the dvX co-founder is founder of Curbee)McNeill on at least 3 of his portfolio boards or advisory committees, plus LULU and GM…

In the security news this week: FCC router bans and the hidden firmware update problem Why extending support timelines actually improves security Github supply chain concerns and the evolving SBOM ecosystem CRA and NIS2 compliance deadlines are getting very real The EU Cyber Resilience Act's 24-hour vulnerability disclosure requirement Security regulation: vertical vs horizontal compliance models Vehicle-to-load EV systems powering homes during outages Solar, batteries, AI farms, and the future economics of electricity Data centers consuming regional power grids BitLocker “Yellow Key” fallout and large-scale remediation challenges AI-generated PowerShell fixes and the rise of vibe scripting Linux kernel exploits, module jail, and default deny strategies Medical biometric data theft and why fingerprints are terrible passwords Interpol cybercrime operations across the MENA region OT security, connected vehicles, and accepting real-world risk The crew also discusses threat intelligence obligations under the CRA, the operational realities of patching at enterprise scale, the economics of secure-by-default systems, and why making security cheaper than insecurity might finally move the industry forward. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/psw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-927

In the security news this week: FCC router bans and the hidden firmware update problem Why extending support timelines actually improves security Github supply chain concerns and the evolving SBOM ecosystem CRA and NIS2 compliance deadlines are getting very real The EU Cyber Resilience Act's 24-hour vulnerability disclosure requirement Security regulation: vertical vs horizontal compliance models Vehicle-to-load EV systems powering homes during outages Solar, batteries, AI farms, and the future economics of electricity Data centers consuming regional power grids BitLocker "Yellow Key" fallout and large-scale remediation challenges AI-generated PowerShell fixes and the rise of vibe scripting Linux kernel exploits, module jail, and default deny strategies Medical biometric data theft and why fingerprints are terrible passwords Interpol cybercrime operations across the MENA region OT security, connected vehicles, and accepting real-world risk The crew also discusses threat intelligence obligations under the CRA, the operational realities of patching at enterprise scale, the economics of secure-by-default systems, and why making security cheaper than insecurity might finally move the industry forward. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-927

In the security news this week: FCC router bans and the hidden firmware update problem Why extending support timelines actually improves security Github supply chain concerns and the evolving SBOM ecosystem CRA and NIS2 compliance deadlines are getting very real The EU Cyber Resilience Act's 24-hour vulnerability disclosure requirement Security regulation: vertical vs horizontal compliance models Vehicle-to-load EV systems powering homes during outages Solar, batteries, AI farms, and the future economics of electricity Data centers consuming regional power grids BitLocker "Yellow Key" fallout and large-scale remediation challenges AI-generated PowerShell fixes and the rise of vibe scripting Linux kernel exploits, module jail, and default deny strategies Medical biometric data theft and why fingerprints are terrible passwords Interpol cybercrime operations across the MENA region OT security, connected vehicles, and accepting real-world risk The crew also discusses threat intelligence obligations under the CRA, the operational realities of patching at enterprise scale, the economics of secure-by-default systems, and why making security cheaper than insecurity might finally move the industry forward. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/psw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-927

In the security news this week: FCC router bans and the hidden firmware update problem Why extending support timelines actually improves security Github supply chain concerns and the evolving SBOM ecosystem CRA and NIS2 compliance deadlines are getting very real The EU Cyber Resilience Act's 24-hour vulnerability disclosure requirement Security regulation: vertical vs horizontal compliance models Vehicle-to-load EV systems powering homes during outages Solar, batteries, AI farms, and the future economics of electricity Data centers consuming regional power grids BitLocker "Yellow Key" fallout and large-scale remediation challenges AI-generated PowerShell fixes and the rise of vibe scripting Linux kernel exploits, module jail, and default deny strategies Medical biometric data theft and why fingerprints are terrible passwords Interpol cybercrime operations across the MENA region OT security, connected vehicles, and accepting real-world risk The crew also discusses threat intelligence obligations under the CRA, the operational realities of patching at enterprise scale, the economics of secure-by-default systems, and why making security cheaper than insecurity might finally move the industry forward. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-927

Nicolle Wallace on brand new reporting from multiple outlets revealing that Iran's military is far from crippled - as Trump accuses journalists of quote “virtual TREASON” for reporting on the war. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh   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.

Send us a Positive Review!Series Title: Religion IS Political [Part II of VII]In this episode Val & Nathan walk through the last several decades and map issues of high and low LDS political involvement, offering a template for what the church feels is significant enough to merit their active public statements, financial resources, active instruction to LDS membership regarding the vote.   What the church deems "of significant moral consequence" (per their official statement of neutrality) and what is deemed not morally significant enough to comment on in times of social unrest makes for very interesting conversation.  Join Val & Nathan as they unpack this highly relevant topic in an effort to make sense of this phenomenon, which they realize is anything but neutral.  Timestamps:00:00 Welcome and Series Setup00:19 Recap Political Neutrality02:42 Follow the Leader Tension03:45 LA Churches Speak Out05:26 Stated vs Observed Neutrality06:31 High Engagement Moral Issues11:40 Low Engagement Justice Issues16:29 Matthew 25 Reality Check19:47 2026 Silence and Current Events23:16 Doctrine and Covenants 9826:48 Silence as Endorsement29:13 Next Episode Preview and WrapSupport the showSupport the showListen, Share, Rate & Review EPISODESFriday Episodes Annual Access $89Friday Episodes Monthly Access $10Valerie's Support & Processing GroupsGift a ScholarshipDownload Free ResourcesVisit our Website

  Most sales leaders invest in process, technology, and training. Almost none of them invest in the one lever that silently controls all three: the language their people use — out loud and in their own heads. Andy Weins has spent 20+ years in the military as a mass resiliency trainer, built a business from scratch, and studied the neuroscience and psychology of how the words we choose wire our behaviour. In this episode, he and Marcus Cauchi go deep on the specific phrases that signal avoidance, underperformance, and self-sabotage, and the language patterns that drive ownership, execution, and results. If you lead a sales team or run a company, this is not a soft conversation about mindfulness. It is a diagnostic tool. By the end, you will recognise the exact words your team uses when they are not going to close the deal, and you will know what to replace them with. Why This Matters Every sales team has what looks like a pipeline problem, a skills problem, or a market problem. Often it is a language problem in disguise. When your salespeople say "I just wanted to follow up," they are signalling low value before they have even started. When they say "I should call that account," they are parking it indefinitely. When they say "we need more leads," they are frequently deflecting accountability for what they already have. The language your team uses in CRM notes, forecast calls, and customer conversations is data. It tells you who is owning their number and who is performing learned helplessness. This episode gives you the framework to hear that signal clearly. Key Themes and Takeaways 1. Blame, Excuse, and Denial: The Three Default Failure Modes Andy opens with a concept drawn from Brené Brown's work on shame: when there is a gap between what we want and what we have, the brain defaults to one of three responses — blame, excuse, or denial — because they require the least cognitive effort. In sales, this shows up as: Blame: "The prospect went dark." "Marketing isn't generating quality leads." "The economy is tough." Excuse: "I didn't have time to prep." "The deck wasn't ready." Denial: "I didn't really want that account anyway." The correction Andy offers is deceptively simple: ask "Where is my DNA in this?" Even if you are 1% responsible for a poor outcome, claiming that 1% shifts you from passenger to driver. For sales leaders running deal reviews, that question, where is your DNA in this?, is worth installing as a standard. 2. "Just" and "But": The Two Words That Kill Credibility Before You've Started Marcus flags two words that most people use dozens of times a day without realising their cost: "Just" — minimises what follows. "I'm just calling to check in" communicates low value, low confidence, and low intent. Andy's framing: just justifies the nonsense that's about to happen. Train your team to remove it entirely from outreach language. Not "I just wanted to reach out" — "I'm calling because..." "But" — cancels everything before it. "Great work on that proposal, but..." means the compliment is noise. Two conflicting ideas, only one of which is true: the one that comes after but. In coaching conversations with reps, this matters. In customer conversations, it is fatal. These are not stylistic preferences. They are trust and credibility signals that prospects and internal stakeholders pick up subconsciously. 3. The Difference Between a Desire and an Expectation — and Why It Determines Whether You Hit Target Andy draws a sharp distinction that has direct application to how sales leaders manage their teams and how salespeople manage their customers: An expectation is what you want from someone else. It sets you up for resentment, conflict, and passivity — because other people are not here to meet your expectations. A desire is what you want. It is owned. It creates agency, because the question that follows is what are you willing to do to get it? In sales management, the difference sounds like this: Expectation: "My reps should be hitting 80% of quota by Q2." Desire: "I want a team hitting 80% by Q2. What am I prepared to do to coach, structure, and resource them to get there?" The second version puts you back in the problem. That is where leverage lives. 4. "Need" vs "Want": Why Needs Create Victims and Wants Create Agency Drawing on Dan Sullivan's 10x Is Easier Than 2x, Andy argues that needs are a trap. When you say "I need a six-figure salary" or "we need more pipeline," you are constructing a prison: a world where survival is contingent on something outside your control, which justifies inaction when that thing doesn't arrive. Wants work differently. "I want more pipeline" immediately opens the question: what are you willing to do to generate it? The conflict becomes internal — which want is greater, your want for comfort or your want for results? — and internal conflict is where growth happens. For founders: audit the language in your strategy meetings. Count how many times need is used as a reason not to act rather than a prompt to act. It is a reliable indicator of where learned helplessness has taken root. 5. People Talk About Results to Justify Decisions They've Already Made This is one of the episode's sharpest insights, and it maps directly onto how sales forecasts and pipeline reviews get distorted. Andy's framing: the people who get funded on Dragons' Den are the ones who talk about the work — "we will take this influencer, they will post three times a week, that will reduce our customer acquisition cost by X" — not the ones who say "we'll increase sales and grow the business." Watch for this in forecast calls. Reps who say "I'm going to close this at the end of the month" are describing a result. Reps who say "I have a confirmed call with economic buyer on Thursday, legal review is booked for the following week, and we've agreed the commercial terms" are describing work. The second rep knows what they're doing. The first is hoping. Marcus extends this: the work is the reward. Not a soft point — a structural one. Fixating on the number makes you passive. Fixating on the three specific actions that produce the number makes you active. Build your pipeline reviews around activity and methodology, not outcomes, and the outcomes improve. 6. The Six Most Powerful Statements — A Framework for High-Performance Internal Dialogue Andy's framework for replacing avoidance language with accountable language is built on six sentence-starters, used in sequence. For sales leaders, this is a coaching script and a self-assessment tool. I am — Identity. Who are you as a seller, a leader, a professional? This sets the anchor. It also establishes boundaries: I am not going to take that approach is more powerful than I can't or I won't. I can — Capability. Honest inventory of what is within reach. Not everything, but something. What can you actually do? In coaching conversations, this is where excuses go to die. I feel — Emotional data. The body knows before the brain articulates. I feel uncomfortable with this account's timeline is information. Suppressing it is expensive. Andy's recommended construct: I feel [emotion] when [specific behaviour occurs]. Clean, ownable, actionable. I know — Empirical grounding. Not assumption, not interpretation. What do you actually know versus what are you telling yourself? In sales, this is the difference between a forecast based on facts and one based on optimism. I want — Stated desire. Now that you are grounded in reality, what do you actually want? This is where new thinking enters. It plants a direction. I will — Commitment. A contract with yourself. Time-bound, specific, testable. This is where language stops being self-talk and becomes execution. Run your 1:1s through this lens. What do you know about this deal? What do you want to happen? What will you do in the next 48 hours? That is a coaching conversation. 7. Should → Could → Can → Will: The Language Ladder That Turns Avoidance into Action This is Andy's most immediately deployable tool for sales managers dealing with stalled activity, sandbagged pipeline, or reps who are busy without being productive. Should — moralises and parks. "I should call that enterprise account" means it will not happen. It creates guilt without commitment. It is where people store things they have decided not to do. Could — generates options. Crucially, Andy argues that you must start here with unlimited time, money, and resource. No constraints. Let the brain go wide. This is how you break out of small thinking. In team exercises, this is the brainstorm phase. Can — grounds in reality. Take the expanded could list and ask: what can we actually do, given current constraints? You typically get more options than if you'd started with can directly — because could first opens more neural pathways. Will — is the commitment. Specific. Time-bound. Testable. And Andy's observation from hundreds of workshops: the will is almost always a small, basic action that the person had been avoiding simply because they had never written it down. For sales leaders: run this sequence on any stalled deal, underperforming territory, or strategic initiative that has been sitting in should for more than two weeks. It takes fifteen minutes and it moves things. The Four Agreements Applied to Sales Leadership Marcus frames the episode's second half around Don Miguel Ruiz's The Four Agreements and their antithesis — a framework that maps precisely onto how high-performing versus underperforming sales cultures operate: Agreement What it looks like in a strong sales culture What the antithesis looks like in a broken one Be impeccable with your word Forecasts you can trust; commitments that stick CRM noise; happy-ears forecasting; overpromising Don't take anything personally Reps who hear objections as information Reps who go quiet after one rejection Don't make assumptions Proper discovery; testing hypotheses with buyers Pitching to an assumed need without qualification Always do your best Consistent activity; incremental improvement Effort contingent on mood or certainty of outcome   The antithesis that Marcus outlines is worth reading carefully as a diagnostic of cultural dysfunction: using language to protect yourself rather than communicate clearly; speaking to justify rather than clarify; making everything about yourself; filling information gaps with untested stories; and making effort conditional on comfort. If that describes your forecast calls, your deal reviews, or your 1:1s, this episode is the starting point for changing it. Reflect, Realise, Regulate: Why Acknowledging a Problem Is Not Step One Andy challenges the received wisdom that acknowledgement is the first step. His model: reflection comes first. Reflect — how did I show up? What is frustrating me? What brings me clarity? This is the diagnostic phase. Realise — who are the right people to involve? What behaviours am I responsible for? What choices do I actually have? Regulate — pick accordingly. Act from awareness, not reaction. This has direct application for sales leaders managing underperformers. Jumping to the problem — "your close rate is 12% and the team average is 28%" — before the rep has reflected produces defensiveness, not accountability. Create the conditions for reflection first. The numbers become a shared investigation rather than a verdict. The Start/Stop/Continue Framework and Where Sales Organisations Leave Most Value Marcus closes with a direct provocation: if you audit the dead work, the rework, and the pointless activity that most sales organisations inflict on themselves, you can recover 60–80% of your working week. The stop list is the highest-leverage intervention. Not because stopping things is easy, but because it creates the cognitive and calendar capacity to do the things that actually matter. Ask your team: what are you doing right now that if you stopped tomorrow, no one — including your customers — would notice? That conversation, done honestly, is worth more than most sales methodologies. A Five-Minute Exercise for You and Your Team Name one should that has been sitting on your list for more than two months. Generate five coulds — with no constraints. Strip it to two or three cans — given actual resources and time. Write one I will with a day and a time attached. Identify the one word in your vocabulary you will remove this week to stop yourself wriggling out of it. Do this in your next team meeting. Watch what surfaces. About Andy Wines Andy Wines is a fourth-generation entrepreneur, 20+ year US Army veteran, and mass resiliency trainer. He owns and operates a junk removal business and has built a speaking and consulting practice focused on the language of leadership and the psychology of performance. His first book, Words F**king Matter, identifies 13 phrases that are actively limiting performance. His second book, Stop Avoiding Your Numbers, is a guide to financial confidence for business owners. Andy is available on LinkedIn — his phone number and email are public and he actively responds. You can also reach him at andyweins.com.   #sales leadership #sales team language  #sales coaching #founder mindset #accountability in sales #B2B sales performance #sales productivity #sales culture #high performance sales teams #sales pipeline management #sales manager coaching #sales mindset Chapter Markers 7 Truly Insightful Moments for Sales Leaders and Founders Timestamp Chapter Title 0:00 Intro — Why the Words Your Team Uses Are Your Biggest Revenue Leak 2:00 Blame, Excuse, Denial: The Three Ways Salespeople Avoid Accountability 3:29 "Just" and "But": Two Words That Destroy Credibility Before the Call Has Started 7:35 Desires vs Expectations: Why Sales Leaders Who Set Expectations Fail Their Teams 10:19 Talking About Results vs Doing the Work — How to Spot Who Will and Won't Close 20:27 The Six Most Powerful Statements: A Framework for Accountable Sales Conversations 41:43 Should → Could → Can → Will: The Language Ladder That Kills Pipeline Avoidance 45:00 The Stop List — Recovering 60–80% of Your Team's Week by Removing the Right Things

Imagine a blueprint unfolding in Washington, one executive order at a time. Project 2025, crafted by the Heritage Foundation as detailed in its 900-page Mandate for Leadership, aimed to reshape America's federal government by consolidating executive power and advancing conservative priorities. According to the Center for Progressive Reform's February 2026 update, the Trump administration has now initiated or completed 53 percent of its domestic agenda—283 out of 532 recommended actions across 20 agencies.Key proposals targeted dismantling the administrative state. The plan calls for eliminating the Department of Education to boost school choice and parental control, as outlined in Heritage's document. It urges abolishing Head Start, serving over 833,000 low-income children, and ending the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program while phasing out income-driven repayment plans. Labor reforms strike hard: ending card-check union elections, repealing Davis-Bacon wage rules, and allowing waivers from federal labor laws like the Fair Labor Standards Act, per the WFSE Project 2025 summary.Immigration overhaul looms large, advocating mass deportations, ending birthright citizenship, and using military for border arrests—echoed by appointees like Stephen Miller, a Project 2025 contributor now deputy chief of staff, according to the ACLU. Health policies propose repealing the $35 insulin cap and restricting abortion access nationwide, with Reproductive Freedom for All tracking 51 percent implementation, including actions by advisors from groups like Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America.Stated goals, per Heritage, include restoring the family, defending sovereignty, and dismantling bureaucracy. Yet experts warn of deeper impacts: Brookings notes rollbacks on civil rights for LGBTQ+ students and reduced funding for disabled pupils; the NAACP Legal Defense Fund highlights threats to equal employment and expanded death penalties.These threads weave a vast ambition—from privatizing Medicare via vouchers to slashing SNAP food aid—testing governance's resilience, as LULAC observes in state pilots like Texas.Looking ahead, with three years left, midterm elections and court challenges loom as pivotal decision points. Thank you for tuning in, listeners—come back next week for more.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

The Values-to-Action Map shows how to translate what someone says into predictable, observable behaviors so you can decide by pattern not pulse. In this monologue Sarah guides listeners through a simple three-step framework: identify core stated values, list specific actions that prove those values in everyday life, and run short, low-risk experiments to watch whether behaviors align. With clear examples, like testing "family-first" by observing weekend choices, or "ambitious" by noting planning behaviors, this episode gives practical, repeatable checks you can run across messages, planning, and small requests. Designed for eight-minute listening, the piece reduces information overload by focusing on the smallest reliable signals that reflect character and long-term fit. Listeners leave with a quick checklist, two template experiments to try this week, and a crisp decision rule to convert attraction into clarity. Tone stays inspirational and pragmatic: clarity is earned when words and actions consistently match.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lets-talk-sex-and-dating--5052038/support.

Maker's Mark Cask Strength Bourbon debuted all the back in 2014. More than ten years after the fact, this offering got an upgrade of sorts from the iconic brand. At the beginning of 2026, Maker's Cask started appearing on the shelves with an age statement. This is a permanent change for the brand and every batch of Maker's Cask Strength Bourbon will carry an age statement that will be between 7-8 years old and proof will vary from 107-114. The bottle we taste and review for this episode is 7 years, 2 months old and comes in at 112.6proof. Even though we love a good age statement, we are always more concerned with how the whiskey tastes. Join us this week as we give our honest thoughts on this updated offering. We also compare it to it's non-age stated counterpart for the ultimate test. The results will surprise you. --------------------------SocialsIG: https://www.instagram.com/themashupkyFB: https://www.facebook.com/themashupkyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themashupkyJoin our community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheMashUpBourbonPodcastPartnership(s)Visit Bourbonoutfitter.com and enter code THEMASHUP for a special discount or visit bourbonoutfitter.com/THEMASHUPMusic: All the Fixings by Zachariah HickmanThank you so much for listening!

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We are studying the Bible to understand and apply God's Wisdom to our daily lives. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@findinggodswisdomBitChute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/GYMxeD3Xn8FB/Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2051564Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ricky.killen/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1nUbCJXCSiDiEWUDavwNKCOdysee: https://odysee.com/@FindingGodsWisdom:aInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/killenricky/YouTube Handle: @findinggodswisdomPlease like and subscribe!Join in our study with comments below.God bless you and have a wonderful day!#God #Jesus #Bible

Trader Joe's honors customers' revealed preferences for interacting with humans over their stated preferences for self-checkout and delivery options. Banks should honor customers' stated preferences for saving money over their revealed preferences.Who's right?Connect with Sam on LinkedIn - I share customer experience content multiple times a week, and love hearing from listeners with questions or ideas for topics.Subscribe to my newsletter, Customer Experience Patterns - I publish a new edition with each episode of the podcast.My LinkedIn Learning courses: Customer Experience: 6 Essential Foundations For Lasting Loyalty, How To Create Great Customer Experiences & Build A Customer-Centric Culture. In-depth video series that teach you how to create great experiences, and build customer-centric cultuers.Thanks to my talented colleague Emily Tolmer for the cover art. Thanks to my friends at Moon Island for the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode: What Janel Grant and her Attorney Erica Nolan stated about passing legislation to ban workplace NDAs from silencing misconduct victims, “Road Dogg” Brian James reportedly decided to leave WWE after receiving his annual review, News regarding why David Finlay signed with AEW instead of WWE, and WWE's non-injury changes during WrestleMania 42 season said to be driven by fan reactions on social mediaIf you or someone you know is a victim of Sexual Abuse, you are not alone. Help is available 24/7. National Sexual Abuse Hotline: 1-800-656-4673.Website: https://rainn.org/help-and-healing/hotline/For the UK:24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line: 0808-500-2222.Website: https://247sexualabusesupport.org.uk/Support Card Again Games! https://gofund.me/1178d8370Kerr County Flood Relief Fund: https://cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4201Support Katie: https://gofund.me/cb2cdcb5Support Eastern Kentucky: https://secure.kentucky.gov/formservices/Finance/emergencyrelief/American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/donate/cm/wlky32-pub.html/The Dream Center: https://www.ekdc.info/donateKCTCS Disaster Relief: https://kctcs.edu/disasterrelief.aspxUniversity of Kentucky Flood Relief: https://philanthropy.uky.edu/kentuckyfloodreliefIf you like what you hear on the podcast, consider helping me out a little bit financially at: https://www.patreon.com/jamminjon

According to Gallup research, managers account for over 70% of the difference in employee engagement levels. Stated differently, the relationship your employees have with their direct supervisors will have the biggest impact on how well your employees engage in their work. Many leaders are masterful at deceiving their boss about their true performance. One major ... The post Seeking Candid Insight appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.

In this episode, we dive deep into the real value of creative work—what we truly get paid for, beyond our time and output. We bring together two insightful thinkers, Rebecca Hinds and Jen Fisher, whose perspectives on meetings and hope transform how we structure our work days and support our teams.We explore why most meetings sabotage productivity and how “visibility bias” tricks us into equating a full calendar with actual progress. Rebecca Hinds (author of Your Best Meeting Ever) challenges us to rethink meetings as products: expensive, important, yet often poorly optimized. She shares actionable strategies like "meeting doomsday" and the "rule of halves" to declutter calendars and refocus collaboration.Shifting gears, we unpack the often-overlooked topic of hope in organizational culture. Jen Fisher (author of Hope Is The Strategy) reframes hope as a strategic, action-oriented process, not just a feel-good slogan. We discuss Gallup's finding that hope ranks higher than trust as what people want most from leaders, and how misaligned incentives erode both hope and well-being, leading to disengagement and burnout.Throughout, we challenge creative pros to rethink their real value—insight, intuition, and emotional logic—and encourage leaders to create environments where these qualities flourish.Five Key Learnings:Insight is Indispensable: Our unique perspectives, intuition, and courage—not just our time or output—are what make us valuable in creative roles.Meetings Need a Reset: Meetings often serve as a status symbol rather than a tool for progress. Treating meetings as products and regularly auditing their purpose and effectiveness can dramatically improve collaboration.Subtract to Add Value: Applying the “rule of halves”—cutting meeting length, attendees, agenda items, or frequency—forces us to focus on what's truly essential and breaks the cycle of addition sickness.Hope Is Strategic, Not Sentimental: Hope is a cognitive, actionable process that drives teams forward. Organizations must foster strategic hope to encourage risk-taking and innovation.Alignment Drives Well-being: Stated values must match incentives and systems. Misalignment between what leaders say and reward creates dissonance, burnout, and disengagement.Get full interviews and bonus content for free! Just join the list at DailyCreativePlus.com.Mentioned in this episode:The Brave Habit is available nowMy new book will help you make bravery a habit in your life, your leadership, and your work. Discover how to develop the two qualities that lead to brave action: Optimistic Vision and Agency. Buy The Brave Habit wherever books are sold, or learn more at TheBraveHabit.com.

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Federal Spouses and Partners Permanent Residence Immigration program based on your country of Citizenship. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, OntarioCanada counted 30 sponsored admissions in 2023 where the province or territory was not stated, later assigned through internal updates. Stay tuned with IRCnews for weekly updates, data and programs on Canada Immigration.If you have an interest in gaining comprehensive insights into the Federal Spouses and Partners Permanent Residence Immigration program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or should you require guidance post-selection, we extend a warm invitation to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We strongly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings conducted every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Subsequently, should any queries arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance in navigating the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.Support the show

Here are your PFAS headlines from across the USA! In New Jersey we have a new ban on PFAS products! Next up is the Great Lakes region and the state of Wisconsin. We've seen a big fight over PFAS in particular in Wisconsin, where state lawmakers are trying to figure out how and where to set their PFAS limits. We've got even more happening in the state as we turn now to the small town of Stella where residents have been dealing with the fallout of contamination from a paper mill. Jumping over now to North Carolina where a study done across the state found PFAS concentrations above federal limits. Hosts Tom Simmons and Matthew Wallace are here to break it down. Listen to learn more and subscribe to The Pulse for all the details.

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Federal Spouses and Partners Permanent Residence Immigration program based on your country of Citizenship. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, OntarioCanada recorded 35 sponsored admissions in 2024 where the province/territory of destination was not identified at the time of reporting. Stay tuned with IRCnews for weekly updates, data and programs on Canada Immigration.If you have an interest in gaining comprehensive insights into the Federal Spouses and Partners Permanent Residence Immigration program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or should you require guidance post-selection, we extend a warm invitation to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We strongly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings conducted every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Subsequently, should any queries arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance in navigating the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.Support the show

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Federal Spouses and Partners Permanent Residence Immigration program based on your country of Citizenship. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, OntarioCanada recorded 20 sponsored admissions in 2022 under Spouse Sponsorship where destination province/territory was not identified at reporting time. Stay tuned with IRCnews for weekly updates, data and programs on Canada Immigration.If you have an interest in gaining comprehensive insights into the Federal Spouses and Partners Permanent Residence Immigration program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or should you require guidance post-selection, we extend a warm invitation to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We strongly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings conducted every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Subsequently, should any queries arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance in navigating the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.Support the show

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Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Federal Parents & Grandparents Permanent Residence selection program based on your country of Citizenship. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, OntarioIn 2021, Canada reported 440 sponsored admissions where the province or territory of residence was not identified at the time of data entry. These numbers reflect ongoing adjustments in national immigration tracking. Stay tuned with IRCnews for weekly updates, data and programs on Canada Immigration. If you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Federal Parents & Grandparents Permanent Residence selection program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you need guidance post-selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We highly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings held every Thursday. We kindly request you to thoroughly review the available resources. Subsequently, if you have any questions, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session on Fridays. You can find details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing professional assistance throughout your immigration journey. Furthermore, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at https://ircnews.ca/consultant. Support the show

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Federal Parents & Grandparents Permanent Residence selection program based on your country of Citizenship. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, OntarioIn 2023, Canada logged 515 sponsored admissions under the Parents & Grandparents Sponsorship Program where the province or territory of destination was not recorded. These admissions were distributed later among different provinces. Stay tuned with IRCnews for weekly updates, data and programs on Canada Immigration.If you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Federal Parents & Grandparents Permanent Residence selection program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you need guidance post-selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We highly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings held every Thursday. We kindly request you to thoroughly review the available resources. Subsequently, if you have any questions, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session on Fridays. You can find details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing professional assistance throughout your immigration journey. Furthermore, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at https://ircnews.ca/consultant. Support the show

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Federal Parents & Grandparents Permanent Residence selection program based on your country of Citizenship. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, OntarioCanada registered 470 sponsored admissions under the Parents & Grandparents Sponsorship Program in 2022, where the province or territory was unspecified. Such cases are typically finalized after internal reassignment. Stay tuned with IRCnews for weekly updates, data and programs on Canada Immigration. If you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Federal Parents & Grandparents Permanent Residence selection program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you need guidance post-selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We highly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings held every Thursday. We kindly request you to thoroughly review the available resources. Subsequently, if you have any questions, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session on Fridays. You can find details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing professional assistance throughout your immigration journey. Furthermore, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at https://ircnews.ca/consultant. Support the show

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Federal Parents & Grandparents Permanent Residence selection program based on your country of Citizenship. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, OntarioFor 2020, Canada logged 390 sponsored admissions under the Parents & Grandparents Sponsorship Program where the province or territory of destination was not recorded. This reflects early-stage reporting during COVID-19 processing changes. Stay tuned with IRCnews for weekly updates, data and programs on Canada Immigration. If you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Federal Parents & Grandparents Permanent Residence selection program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you need guidance post-selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We highly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings held every Thursday. We kindly request you to thoroughly review the available resources. Subsequently, if you have any questions, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session on Fridays. You can find details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing professional assistance throughout your immigration journey. Furthermore, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at https://ircnews.ca/consultant. Support the show

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Federal Parents & Grandparents Permanent Residence selection program based on your country of Citizenship. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, OntarioCanada recorded 530 sponsored admissions in 2024 under the Parents & Grandparents Sponsorship Program where the province or territory of settlement was not identified. This group represents cases where destination information was unavailable at the time of reporting. Stay tuned with IRCnews for weekly updates, data and programs on Canada Immigration.If you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Federal Parents & Grandparents Permanent Residence selection program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you need guidance post-selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We highly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings held every Thursday. We kindly request you to thoroughly review the available resources. Subsequently, if you have any questions, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session on Fridays. You can find details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing professional assistance throughout your immigration journey. Furthermore, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at https://ircnews.ca/consultant. Support the show

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Federal Express Entry program based on your country of Citizenship. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, OntarioIn 2023, Canada recorded 25 TR→PR admissions with no province identified — typically cases finalized under federal jurisdiction. Stay tuned with IRCnews for weekly updates, data and programs on Canada Immigration. Should you be interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Federal Skilled Worker Express Entry Immigration Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after selection, we warmly invite you to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We highly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings held every Thursday. We kindly ask you to carefully review the available resources. In case you have any inquiries, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can access details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing professional assistance throughout your immigration journey. Furthermore, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at https://ircnews.ca/consultant. Support the show

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Federal Express Entry program based on your country of Citizenship. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, OntarioCanada recorded 35 TR→PR admissions in 2024 not associated with any province or territory — often representing files completed under centralized or federal processing. Stay tuned with IRCnews for weekly updates, data and programs on Canada Immigration. Should you be interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Federal Skilled Worker Express Entry Immigration Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after selection, we warmly invite you to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We highly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings held every Thursday. We kindly ask you to carefully review the available resources. In case you have any inquiries, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can access details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing professional assistance throughout your immigration journey. Furthermore, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at https://ircnews.ca/consultant. Support the show

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Federal Express Entry program based on your country of Citizenship. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, OntarioIn 2022, there were 20 TR→PR admissions not tied to a specific province or territory — representing cases processed nationally under federal jurisdiction. Stay tuned with IRCnews for weekly updates, data and programs on Canada Immigration. Should you be interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Federal Skilled Worker Express Entry Immigration Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after selection, we warmly invite you to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We highly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings held every Thursday. We kindly ask you to carefully review the available resources. In case you have any inquiries, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can access details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing professional assistance throughout your immigration journey. Furthermore, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at https://ircnews.ca/consultant. Support the show

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Federal Express Entry program based on your country of Citizenship. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, OntarioIn 2021, records show 20 TR→PR admissions not linked to a specific province or territory, representing cases processed under general Canadian jurisdiction. Stay tuned with IRCnews for weekly updates, data and programs on Canada Immigration.Should you be interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Federal Skilled Worker Express Entry Immigration Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after selection, we warmly invite you to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We highly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings held every Thursday. We kindly ask you to carefully review the available resources. In case you have any inquiries, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can access details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing professional assistance throughout your immigration journey. Furthermore, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at https://ircnews.ca/consultant. Support the show

Episode 278 – Strangely Stated Hosts – Daniel, Jason, and Alex In this EP we review the Strange Tales Set. Howard and Lucky Dice Games are valued sponsors of Clixed Off. Take a look at Howard's store, Lucky Dice Games at – https://www.ebay.com/str/luckydicegamesllc Clixed Off is everywhere! Follow us on- www.clixedoff.com Facebook Clixed Off Facebook Discussion Group- Clixed Off Heroclix Podcast Discussion Group @ClixedOff on Twitter @clixedoff On Instagram SoundCloud- @ClixedOff Podbean- clixedoffpodcast.podbean.com/ Clixed Off YouTube channel- www.youtube.com/channel/UCMwLQGH6hJZL38gaYY0Yn4w Discord channel discord.gg/xxYdbxU Thanks for listening and tune in next time! Thanks to Patrons Alec Musser Allan Duer Andrew New Atlas Horn Brandon Brunner Brian Poling Chris Souther Coffee and Clix Dennis Ryan DennisDeVH Dustin Horad Edison Lee Emily Roet Emmanuelle Olavarria Evan Horad G Chiello HyperTime Jacob B Jason Hair Jay Major Joseph Easton Joshuaparlin Kurt Thomas Nolan R Fidler Peter Marshfield Peter Melton Richard McClure SCOTT A CUNNINGHAM Shant Barsoumian Steven Bumbera The Bradcast Show Tony Cannavino

PREVIEW — Ken Vogel — Hunter Biden and Foreign Influence Peddling. Vogel discusses Hunter Biden'sdocumented involvement with Chinese business figures and financial entities, noting Hunter's own stated "wonderment" regarding the sophisticated networks he accessed and his acknowledged awareness that his personal value derived fundamentally from his family surname and paternal political connections to Vice President Joe Biden. Vogel argues that foreign entities, particularly Chinese governmental and commercial interests, deliberately targeted the Biden family for systematic influence operations and strategic cultivation, accurately calculating that Joe Biden possessed substantial political authority as a sitting Vice President and remained a viable prospective presidential candidate, making influence investment strategically rational from Beijing's geopolitical perspectives and national interest calculations. 1903

Brian Napierala from Velocity Mortgage joins Dave to break down how stated-income loans are making a comeback — and why that's great news for real estate investors. Learn how Velocity is helping brokers and investors secure 30-year fixed mortgages without income verification, and why their flexible lending model is changing the game for buyers who don't fit the traditional mold. Whether you're an investor struggling to qualify with banks or a broker looking for better solutions for your clients, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.

Join us on #texasvaluesreport with special guest David Barton, Founder of @wallbuilders , & host Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney for Texas Values, as they discuss the attacks on the Texas Ten Commandments Law.

When the Bible states that Jesus healed everyone present, ever wonder how much detail we are missing in these stories? Perhaps 99% is missing, as the Gospel writers pack three years of Jesus' ministry into a relatively short portion of Scripture.Read more here.Support the show

From the Skies Over Vietnam to the Power of Healing — The Story of Mike Penn  This week's Team Never Quit guest, Mike Penn, embodies courage, resilience, and grace under pressure. A Navy fighter pilot who served in Vietnam over 50 years ago, Penn's life took a dramatic turn on August 6, 1972, during his 85th combat mission off the USS Midway. Shot down and captured by enemy forces, he endured eight harrowing months as a POW in Hanoi, facing starvation, torture, and isolation. Losing 60 pounds and battling injuries from the crash, he survived where many did not. Upon returning home, Penn continued to serve his country before transitioning to a long and successful career as an airline pilot. Yet, his greatest battles weren't fought in the skies—they were fought within. Like countless Veterans, Penn wrestled with PTSD and alcoholism, learning that even the strongest warriors can't always go it alone. Penn credits his recovery and renewed purpose to sheer determination, the support of fellow Veterans, and the care he received through the Houston VA, which later discovered a life-threatening cancer during a routine scan—saving his life once again. Today, Penn continues to inspire others through motivational speaking, encouraging Veterans to seek help, share their stories, and lean on one another. His outlook remains deeply positive: despite his suffering, he still calls it “an honor to serve.” Join us as we hear Mike Penn's incredible journey—from fighter pilot to prisoner of war to survivor and mentor. His story is a testament to resilience, faith, and the healing power of community. Thank you, Mike Penn, for your honorable service—and for reminding us that healing begins when we choose to reach out. In this episode you will hear: • [Marcus] If you're struggling in college, get your butt in the military for4-6 years, come back, and you'll scream right through it. (6:54) • To get on the Blue Angels demo pilot team, they vote on you. It's a good ol' boy system. If any one guy says no, you're done. (9:30) • Out of nowhere this Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sergeant shows up right in my face. And he starts yelling at me, and honestly, I thought I was in the wrong place. When he gets through yelling at me, he says “You got anything to say for yourself you smart ass college boy?” I put my hand on his shoulder, looked him in the eyes, and I called him “sarge,” I said “Sarge, I really think I'm in the wrong place, because I cam down here to be a Navy jet pilot.” Boom! He threw me on the ground. I've never done so many push ups in my life. (12:21) • He got me in such good officer shape; I ended up becoming the Regimental Commander.  (13:19) • Landing at night is so difficult, because in the daytime you have depth perception. You're looking at the “Meatball,” the optical landing system. Line up with the ship, and your air speed. At night you can't see anything. (19:00) • [When missiles are fired at you] you see it lift off, you see it coming at you. You build up speed. When it gets to be about ¾ of a mile away from you, you do a high G roll into it. It tries to track on you, but it's going so fast, it can't. (29:00) • They were firing 3 from behind that we never saw, so when I tried to get more speed, one from behind hit me. Boom. Engine quit. Stated shaking like crazy. Immediately 8I turned toward the beach. (29:26) • When I got hit, I knew it was over. (30:14) • I reached up to fire the ejection seat. I pulled it, and nothing happened. Never quit. (31:10) • Once I hit the ground, I was in about a foot of water, and the bullets were hitting the water all around me. (34:02) • [Melanie: Q: What happens to the plane?”] A: It blew up right after I ejected. (34:49) • At 36:22, Mike tells the story of his treatment when he was taken by the enemy. • When we got there, we were just beat up and tied up. We had about 3 weeks of that. (41:25) • We had 24” concrete slabs on either side. That's what we slept on. (42:57) • We got no rice. The Vietnamese ate it all. (43:35) • My grandfather, who was an Army vet in Japan, when I went to war, he told me 2 things: Take care of your men, and don't ever give up.(44:36) • [Melanie: Q: How long were you in there as a POW”] A: 8 months. (47:27) • When I got to Oakland, I made beer milkshakes. (55:03) • When I was at Clark, first thing I did – I sat in the shower for 2 hours. (55:28) • Guess where I git [a new car]? I won it on Hollywood Squares. (71:19) • If I can save 1 life from [writing] that book, it's worth it. 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The US government is politically isolated on the world stage. This can be seen in the UN General Assembly votes demanding an end to the USA's embargo of Cuba. Almost all of the world opposes the illegal economic blockade. Ben Norton explains how the CIA has waged a terrorist war on Cuba, Venezuela, and other parts of Latin America for decades. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKF-jrrv5yA Sources and links here: https://geopoliticaleconomy.com/2025/11/03/embargo-blockade-cuba-un-vote/ Check out our related video on Trump's neocolonial attacks on Latin America: https://geopoliticaleconomy.com/2025/10/27/donroe-doctrine-trump-neocolonial-plan-latin-america/ Topics 0:00 US government is very unpopular 1:21 World votes against USA at UN 2:06 USA has just 6 key allies 2:46 Viktor Orbán's Hungary 3:30 Javier Milei's Argentina 4:14 Trump's global pressure campaign 5:40 Past UNGA votes on Cuba embargo 6:45 Trump-Rubio campaign failed 8:27 Russia and Ukraine factor 9:54 Trump's international allies 11:16 Marco Rubio, coup-plotting war hawk 13:30 US economic war on Cuba 14:05 Stated goals of US blockade 16:30 Secondary sanctions 17:38 Trump & Rubio threaten Cuba 18:04 USA's fake "terror" list 20:41 Fidel Castro: 638 assassination attempts 21:27 Operation Northwoods: CIA terror war 23:04 US terror war on Venezuela 25:24 US military forced to sign NDAs 26:11 Donroe Doctrine: Trump's neocolonialism 26:48 Outro

Peter Berkowitz Analyzes Precarious Gaza Ceasefire and Deep Internal Political Tensions in Israel Peter Berkowitz with John Batchelor Peter Berkowitz stated the Gaza ceasefire is precarious and phase one is incomplete until all deceased hostages' remains are returned, aligning with Israeli public and governmental sentiment. Hamas may be stalling negotiations to rearm. Berkowitz noted sharp internal tensions in Israel, driven by opposition to Netanyahu, resentment over judicial reform, and economic exhaustion from military service. He finds it unlikely that the peace plan, which requires Hamas disarmament, will be fully realized.

VPeter Berkowitz Analyzes Precarious Gaza Ceasefire and Deep Internal Political Tensions in Israel Peter Berkowitz with John Batchelor Peter Berkowitz stated the Gaza ceasefire is precarious and phase one is incomplete until all deceased hostages' remains are returned, aligning with Israeli public and governmental sentiment. Hamas may be stalling negotiations to rearm. Berkowitz noted sharp internal tensions in Israel, driven by opposition to Netanyahu, resentment over judicial reform, and economic exhaustion from military service. He finds it unlikely that the peace plan, which requires Hamas disarmament, will be fully realized.

Read your menu carefully. We continue our month-long Dog Days of Podcasting series, Odd News+, with a story that might make you think twice about your next meal out. Plus, alligators vs crocodiles vs lab mice and a second try at Coffee Conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Troxel teaching IronMen Connect | 10/3/251. How well do you know what the Scriptures say about Jesus, and what are you doing to increase your understanding?2. What are you doing with this knowledge?  Stated another way, what spiritual disciplines are you pursuing to grow closer to Jesus?3. What are you doing to help others in their relationship to Christ – and what can your fellow IronMen do to help you?  Spend some time in prayer with each other.In addition to the questions, spend some time talking and meditating on Jesus.  Try to wrap your heads around the reality that YHWH, who named Himself “I Am,” clothed Himself in flesh to dwell with us and redeem us.

Canada Exported 10x More Gold To China Than Stated We already know that China has been importing a lot of gold in recent years, and over the past 18 months of this rally in particular. But now we're finding out that some of the amounts are even more than previously reported, which Vance Lanci digs into in this morning's show. To find out more, and also hear the latest precious metals news, click to watch the video now! - To read about the latest drill results from Fortuna Mining, go to https://fortunamining.com/news/fortuna-drills-4-5-g-t-au-over-37-4-meters-at-kingfisher-and-11-2-g-t-au-over-5-6-meters-at-sunbird-seguela-mine-cote-divoire/ - To get access to Vince's research in 'Goldfix Premium' go to: https://vblgoldfix.substack.com/ - Get access to Arcadia's Daily Gold and Silver updates here: https://goldandsilverdaily.substack.com/ - To get your very own 'Silver Chopper Ben' statue go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/chopper-ben-landing-page/ - Join our free email list to be notified when a new video comes out: click here: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/email-signup/ - Follow Arcadia Economics on twitter at: https://x.com/ArcadiaEconomic - To get your copy of 'The Big Silver Short' (paperback or audio) go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/thebigsilvershort/ - Listen to Arcadia Economics on your favorite Podcast platforms: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/75OH2PpgUpriBA5mYf5kyY Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arcadia-economics/id1505398976 - #silver #silverprice #gold And remember to get outside and have some fun every once in a while!:) (URL0VD) This video was sponsored by Fortuna Mining, and Arcadia Economics does receive compensation. For our full disclaimer go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/disclaimer-fortuna-silver-mines/Subscribe to Arcadia Economics on Soundwise

On today's special, extra-long July Fourth show, I tie in the lessons and ideals of the founding fathers to the time we are living in today. Weaving together the final thoughts on the budget reconciliation bill and judicial tyranny, I demonstrate how MAGA Inc. is subverting its own stated beliefs because it's easier to declare victory on false hope rather than actually fight for results. As I predicted, the Supreme Court ruling on universal injunctions did nothing to stop the judicial tyranny. I list six reasons why that ruling was subversive. Yet MAGA leaders continue to perpetuate the myth of judicial supremacism in the Constitution when it flies in the face of the entire principle we celebrate on July Fourth. We need to have a plan. MAGA Inc.'s plan is to grift on social media off fake victories. It is incumbent upon us to formulate a real plan — if not federally, at least in a few states.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices