Podcasts about strategic

CEO Glow Show Hosted by Sheila Bella, Founder of Pretty Rich Bosses What would happen if you put your beauty business in the hot seat… and had it audited live? In this episode of the CEO Glow Show, Sheila Bella breaks down a lash artist's business in real time and shows exactly how to go from "kind of booked" to fully booked — and eventually building a team. In under 20 minutes, Sheila identifies the real bottleneck holding this business back and explains the three marketing machines every beauty entrepreneur needs: ✔ Visibility ✔ Booking ✔ Service Delivery If you're relying mostly on word-of-mouth… If you're 60–70% booked but not consistently full… If you want to double your income but don't know where to start… This episode is your blueprint. Sheila covers Instagram SEO updates, organic vs. paid reach, email marketing strategy, branding, Google visibility, and why most beauty pros choose renting over building simply because they don't know how to create an automated marketing machine. This is tactical. Strategic. And immediately actionable.

What would change if you stopped agreeing to take on everything at work? If you have perfectionist and overachiever tendencies like I do, it's possible this question has never even occurred to you. In the race to the top, it can feel like everything is urgent and our responsibility. But there's a better way. A new trend floating around social media recently caught my attention, and it's called “strategic detachment.” In this episode, I take a look at a more thoughtful approach to workload management and delegation, especially as it applies to team leaders. The professional landscape is transforming so rapidly in so many ways—this might just be the trend we need to survive 2026.Hop off the overachieving hamster wheel and onto your true career trajectory. Tune in to learn:The unintended consequences leaders create when they won't step back;What strategic detachment really means (and what it doesn't);Why you might need to examine your fear to avoid burning out.Related Links:Episode 403, How First-Time Managers Can Embrace Coaching - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode403Episode 368, What Quiet Quitting Can Help…or Hurt - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode368LEVEL UP: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Learning & Development Podcast, David James is joined by Geraldine Murphy to explore how learning can move from a reactive service to a strategic driver of business impact. Geraldine shares how she built the foundations for transformation - introducing governance, process, and consistency - and shifted the culture from chasing “shiny new things” to making smarter decisions about building, borrowing, buying, or automating learning. She reflects on influencing stakeholders, the power of storytelling in driving change and the personal skills that mattered most throughout the journey. This conversation is a guide for L&D professionals ready to tackle entrenched challenges, start making change even without formal permission and step confidently into a more strategic, impactful role. Take your L&D to the next level Take advantage of thousands of hours of analysis. Hundreds of conversations with industry innovators and 25+ years of hands-on global L&D leadership. It's all distilled into one framework to help you level up L&D. Access the L&D Maturity Model here - https://360learning.com/maturity-model KEY TAKEAWAYS Passion isn't enough; without structure, governance and the right tools, L&D effort stays local and inefficient. Data‑driven storytelling unlocks investment and permission to transform. Governance, clear promises to the business, and knowing when to say “no” are central to leading large‑scale change. L&D must link learning directly to productivity and business performance to escape being seen as simply a “nice to have.” BEST MOMENTS “We weren't doing technology for technology's sake.” “If your people aren't growing, then the business is not growing.” “When you've got a vision to elevate L&D to be business savvy, accountable and impactful, it's not so difficult to bring senior stakeholders on board to help to shape that.” “For the first time, we had one platform to rule them all.” Geraldine Murphy Bio Geraldine Murphy is an experienced Learning & Development leader, most recently Global Learning Experience Manager at HEINEKEN. In this role, she managed a broad global portfolio of learning tools and processes and worked with 85 decentralised learning teams to support the delivery of L&D for more than 90,000 employees worldwide. Alongside this, she served as a Global DEI Ambassador, contributing to the organisation's diversity, equity, and inclusion agenda. Geraldine began her career in education following her teacher training in 2009 and has since worked across further and higher education, publishing, and technology. Her work includes leading learning design for HE partnership programmes at a FTSE 100 publisher and consulting with organisations such as HSBC University (Global), FourthRev, Aula, Scribbr, Jisc and the University of Cambridge. She also sits on the advisory boards for SAP SuccessFactors and LinkedIn Learning. VALUABLE RESOURCES The Learning And Development Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-learning-development-podcast/id1466927523 L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home ABOUT THE HOST David James  David has been a People Development professional for more than 20 years, most notably as Director of Talent, Learning & OD for The Walt Disney Company across Europe, the Middle East & Africa.  As well as being the Chief Learning Officer at 360Learning, David is a prominent writer and speaker on topics around modern and digital L&D.  CONTACT METHOD  Twitter:  https://twitter.com/davidinlearning LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjameslinkedin L&D Collective: https://360learning.com/the-l-and-d-collective Blog: https://360learning.com/blog L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Strategic credibility is what turns a strong health tech product into a clear yes for buyers, investors, and health systems.In this episode, Sabrina Runbeck, a healthcare media strategist, explores why innovative founders often remain invisible and how to become an obvious choice in a crowded market. She explains how many leaders mistake credentials for credibility, getting stuck in a “hyper-achiever” loop of collecting titles instead of demonstrating real market impact. Sabrina also highlights common startup gaps, including weak go-to-market focus, unclear positioning, and teams strong in science and tech but light on business execution.She introduces an inside-out model for visibility and growth that begins with product strength, then builds human capital and culture, followed by social capital and consistent messaging. This includes alignment across decks, LinkedIn, websites, and outreach, with a focus on signals over noise, because impressions only matter if they lead to conversations and conversions. The discussion also addresses additional barriers faced by women founders and founders of color, emphasizing self-awareness, authentic leadership, and choosing the right arenas for visibility.Sabrina shares how initiatives like the Health Tech Impact Awards provide third-party validation, coaching, and structured visibility that help accelerate trust. She closes with practical steps founders can take now, such as running an AI reputation check and prioritizing sellability, sustainability, and scalability as core growth drivers.Tune in and learn how to build credibility that gets you chosen! ResourcesConnect with and follow Sabrina Runbeck on LinkedIn.Follow PulsePoint Path on LinkedIn and explore their website!Submit your Health Tech Impact Awards nomination here! 

Join the Members Club Waiting List HEREMost commercial property investors don't struggle with finding deals — they struggle with how they assess them. In this episode, I introduce the Commercial Property Acquisition Strategy Framework, the structured system we use at NC Real Estate to analyse every acquisition opportunity, starting with Lens One: Strategy Fit. Using 91–92 Darlington Street in Wolverhampton as a live example — a £315,000 freehold with a vacant ground floor and upper floors producing £11,150 per annum (a headline yield of just 3.5%) — I explain why surface numbers are often misleading. By pulling real rental comparables across the city centre and underwriting the ground floor conservatively at £14–£20 per sq ft, the stabilised income shifts to approximately £26,000–£31,000 per annum, moving the yield into the 8–10% range. The real question, therefore, is not “Can I get all my money back in 12 months?” but “What does this asset become under my control over five years?” Lens One forces you to consider whether a deal strengthens your income base, diversifies tenant exposure, and aligns with a 5–10 year portfolio strategy, rather than chasing short-term capital recycling. Strategic investors focus on trajectory, optionality and long-term positioning — and that shift in thinking is what separates transaction chasing from true portfolio building.

The following article of the Energy industry is: “Energy Independence: Securing a Strategic Path to 2030” by Fernando Cruz Galvan, Director, Energy and Board Member, Kannbal Consulting.

  1.Michael Vlahos as Germanicus debates Gaius in Londinium on parallels between FDR's strategic pivoting in 1941 and the modern United States facing a two-front confrontation against Russia and China. While FDR successfully managed a global vision across separate theaters in Europe and the Pacific, Germanicus argues the contemporary US faces a far more dire reality. Unlike 1941 when American industrial capacity was ascending and capable of outproducing all adversaries, today's United States lacks the manufacturing base to fight simultaneously on two fronts. Germanicus notes that China possesses two hundred times the shipbuilding capability of the US and that American naval vessels are currently covered in rust from neglect. While Gaius observes that FDR prepared Americans for initial losses and questions whether Russia and China constitute a unified axis similar to the Tripartite Pact, Germanicus contends modern America is too divided domestically to absorb military reverses. He argues that Russia and China effectively operate as a single Eurasian entity playing a long game, while the US is losing its proxy war in Ukraine and lacks both military discipline and industrial might to confront Putin and Xi Jinping's strategic patience.

Sometimes the most productive action is strategic pause. Learn when and how to intentionally pause health transformation efforts during perimenopause and menopause rather than pushing through to burnout.  Discover why pauses differ from quitting for women over 40, how to use rest periods strategically, and when resuming serves you. Perfect for women in all-or-nothing patterns, recovering from burnout, or experiencing major life transitions. Includes pause decision frameworks and resumption strategies. If you want to take this work deeper, grab my book The Consistency Code: A Midlife Woman's Guide to Deep Health and Happiness. ✨ It's the roadmap midlife women are using to lead themselves powerfully in the health arena and beyond. Available now at https://theconsistencycode.com 

After a failed IVF cycle, the pressure to move quickly into the next one can feel overwhelming. Clinics often encourage momentum. Emotionally, it can feel safer to stay in motion than to pause. But rushing into another IVF cycle too quickly can quietly reinforce the same biological conditions that shaped the last outcome. If you've been told to increase stimulation, change protocols, or "just try again," this episode challenges that reflex. Because before another round begins, the more important question is: What actually needs to shift in the biology? In this episode of Get Pregnant Naturally, we explore why recovery windows matter after a failed IVF cycle and how back-to-back stimulation can compound physiological stress, especially in cases of low AMH, embryo arrest, or recurrent implantation failure. In this episode, you'll learn: Why stacking IVF cycles too closely can affect cellular energy and egg development How hormonal rhythm and communication break down when recovery time is skipped The hidden impact of inflammation and immune load between cycles Why more medication does not always mean better coordination inside the system How to recognize when repetition is happening without recalibration IVF is physically and emotionally demanding. Medications, procedures, disrupted sleep, and stress all increase the body's workload. Biology improves during recovery windows, not during nonstop stimulation. Strategic pauses are not delays. They are opportunities for recalibration. I'm Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile and host of Get Pregnant Naturally. For over a decade, my team and I have reviewed hundreds of low AMH and failed IVF cases using functional testing alongside conventional fertility care. We specialize in helping couples identify the physiological patterns driving poor outcomes so decisions are grounded in interpretation, not guesswork. If you've been moving from cycle to cycle without a clear way to evaluate what's actually been addressed, I created a free resource called the Embryo Audit Checklist. It helps you organize past cycles and labs so you can see what's been looked at and what may not have been considered yet. Access it here.

Are you worried about making the wrong move in your career? In this session, we dive deep into the truth that God is precise. Your hard work, your late nights, and your prayers are not in vain because you aren't just working for a paycheck—you're working for the Lord. He has a 100% success rate, and when He is the one leading your career elevation, there is no room for doubt. Stand firm and watch how His precision opens doors no man can shut.If you've been feeling stuck or are facing uncertainty at work, join us as we tap into the power of prayer to future-proof your career and accelerate through uncertainty.What to expect:A God-centered focus on professional excellence.Community support for your career journey.Strategic prayers for leadership and influence.Book your Career Consultation: http://bit.ly/elevatemycareerStay Connected: Are you participating in our Forward Focus Career Weekly Fast? Let us know in the comments how God is moving in your career! https://mailchi.mp/b5d7df50352c/forwardfocusweeklycareerfast

Big question for you, family photographer: Are you treating February like a slow month OR like a setup (like SYSTEMS) month?In this episode of The Systems & Workflow Magic Podcast (also originally recorded as a YouTube video!), I'm walking family photographers through three simple marketing moves to focus on in February 2026 so you're not scrambling for March and April bookings later.This isn't about posting more just to post more.It's about shifting how you think about visibility, urgency, and long-form content, so your marketing actually works for you instead of feeling random or reactive.If you want a calmer spring calendar, this episode is a good reminder and refresher!In this episode, you'll learn how to:• Show up where parents are actively searching — not just scrolling• Create searchable content on Instagram that attracts awareness-stage clients• Teach clients why to book now (instead of just announcing availability)• Use “educational urgency” to fill newborn and maternity calendars• Repurpose one strong piece of content into three formats• Stretch one blog post into a Reel and an email newsletter• Build a consistent marketing rhythm without burning outIf you've been feeling scattered in your marketing or unsure what to focus on this month, press play.Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode▸ Read the full blog post that goes with this episode (that way, you get all the links mentioned): https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/how-to-market-your-photography-business-february-2026/▸ My FULL Blogging & Visibility System (A ChatBot Suite): https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/blogging-visibility-system▸ The Family Photographer's Marketing Society: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/the-family-photographers-marketing-society▸ Get 25% OFF of Flodesk with my affiliate link: https://flodesk.com/c/DOLLYDELONGEDUCATION▸ Grab the FREE 2026 Family Photographers Marketing Trends Report: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/family-photography-marketing-trendsConnect with Me (Dolly DeLong Education)

Graham Kuhn, Focus Films, on Using Authentic Storytelling and Neuroscience-Based Video to Drive Business Results (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 939) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Graham Kuhn, Owner of Focus Films. Graham brings a unique background as a classically trained singer turned video production expert, using his performance […]

Trying to be on all year is killing your spirit. Trees lose their leaves—that's letting go. What are the leaves for you?Masculine hustle culture destroys nervous systems. I work hard but don't hustle. There's a difference between power and force. You need to be rich without riches first. Being 10-12% body fat isn't easy, but neither is being obese. Choose your hard.Every king needs his hermit phase. The isolation, emptiness, apparent lack of progress—this is where the deepest roots grow. Strategic withdrawal: when to plant, harvest, rest.This episode reveals why nature doesn't produce fruit in winter, how hustle culture destroys you, and strategic withdrawal. You are not a machine, you are nature. Listen if you're ready to rest in darkness so your spring arrives with undeniable force.New episodes out every Monday and Thursday at 10 AM Eastern Time Get The Book - $29 https://go.justinegliskis.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=book_funnelEmail hey@justinegliskis.com to get in contact with meDiscover a podcast designed for entrepreneurs and solopreneurs navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, offering insights on stress management, health and wellness, and overcoming imposter syndrome, while emphasizing work-life balance, energy alignment, and inner peace; explore topics like burnout recovery, business automation, scaling a business, business growth strategies, client management, mental resilience, overcoming anxiety, and achieving clearer thinking for sustainable success, using the blade of awareness, solving emotional dysfunction and unveiling the trickster within. Experience transformative solitude for entrepreneurs who seek to overcome loneliness while embracing spiritual isolation as a pathway to energy alignment and emotional clarity; learn to thrive alone and awaken in solitude through purposeful mental reset practices that cultivate an abundance mindset and build emotional resilience rooted in inner peace and deep self-inquiry, enabling mindful business growth through productivity that flows from peace rather than pressure, offering essential burnout recovery and healing alone strategies with specialized alignment coaching focused on deep listening skills that unlock success in silence and develop a resilient entrepreneur mindset capable of sustainable achievement.

Problema nu este că suntem în recesiune tehnică, ci că vânzările de apartamente scad, iar acest lucru se duce din ce în ce mai mult în toată economia: banii stau blocaţi, activitatea economică scade, iar bugetul se va trezi cu o mare problemă (Ziiarul Financiar) - Bani pierduți. România a luat jumătate din banii gratis prin PNRR și un sfert din fondurile europene de coeziune (Cotidianul) Cum poate Nicușor Dan să transforme participarea la Consiliul Pǎcii de la Washington într-un atu strategic (Adevărul) Participarea președintelui Nicușor Dan la Consiliului Pǎcii de la Washington marchează un punct de cotitură pentru administrația de la Cotroceni, însă succesul acestui demers depinde de transformarea unei decizii tardive într-o ofensivă diplomatică regională, spune analistul Gabriel Done.  „Anunțul recent al președintelui Nicușor Dan, conform căruia România va participa la primul summit al Consiliului pentru Pace (BoP) în calitate de observator, reflectă o decizie cu potențial strategic, dar luată într-un context de sincronizare imperfectă cu partenerii săi europeni. În timp ce Bulgaria va participa ca membru, iar Cipru își asumă participarea în calitate de observator în numele Președinției rotative a UE, România rămâne în afara cercului central al deciziilor, ceea ce pune în evidență o inadecvare în alinierea cu principalele capitale partenere”, spune expertul. Această decizie, chiar dacă tardivă, poate fi interpretată pozitiv, adaugă Done pentru Adevărul. România are acum oportunitatea de a folosi BoP pentru a-și legitima mandatul internațional asumat de președintele Dan și a-și reconstrui profilul în politica externă. „Contextul intern a forțat însă această acțiune: opoziția, în special formațiunea AUR, a preluat agenda politică externă, lăsând atât Palatul Cotroceni, cât și guvernul, într-o poziție defensivă, în off-side. Aceasta a creat un climat în care președintele Dan trebuie să acționeze pro-activ, pentru a-și reafirma relevanța și a calma vocile interne critice.” Fără dar și poate, decizia Palatului Cotroceni de a participa, chiar și ca observator, are semne bune, deoarece „oferă României o fereastră pentru influență într-un format internațional complicat, dar și pentru a demonstra voință de colaborare transatlantică.” Cu toate acestea, succesul acestei decizii depinde de capacitatea președintelui Dan de a dubla participarea cu o politică regională coerentă. „Trebuie să inițieze dialoguri strategice cu Bulgaria, Turcia și Cipru, imediat după alinierea cu Italia, pentru a evita percepția de izolare și lipsă de consistență”, explică expertul. Problema nu este că suntem în recesiune tehnică, ci că vânzările de apartamente scad, iar acest lucru se duce din ce în ce mai mult în toată economia: banii stau blocaţi, activitatea economică scade, iar bugetul se va trezi cu o mare problemă (Ziiarul Financiar) Problema nu este că am intrat în recesiune tehnică, ci că această tendinţă de reducere a cheltuielilor, a consumului, a continuat şi în luna ianuarie, continuă în februarie și nu ştiu dacă se va schimba situaţia în martie, chiar cu creşterea cheltuielilor cu florile, ciocolată, prăjituri, mese la restaurant şi, bineînţeles, mărţişoare şi cadouri. Dacă s-au pierdut primele trei luni din an de consum, degeaba vom avea o creştere a investiţiilor, aşa cum spune peste tot premierul Bolojan că se schimbă paradigma, adică economia trece de la consum la investiţii. Investiţiile, dacă se vor realiza, nu se realizează peste noapte, nu au efect imediat, se văd în statistică mult mai încolo. Noi avem nevoie acum, nu peste un an, de câteva măsuri pe termen scurt care să revigoreze consumul, de la consumul de alimente, produse nealimentare, bunuri de folosinţă îndelungată, maşini, până la vânzările de apartamente. Aproape toată lumea stă pe bani, aproape toată ecomomia stă pe bani şi se uită la ei cum stau în depozitele bancare sau prin sertare. Dacă banii stau, nu avem niciun fel de creştere economică, iar de la recesiune, fie ea şi tehnică, nu mai este decât un pas până la o criză economică, scrie jurnalistul Cristian Hostiuc în Ziarul Financiar. Până când va intra în vigoare pachetul de relansare economică, care este foarte greoi din perspectivă legislativă, economia se va duce în jos, iar în momentul în care investitorii vor vedea că avem scădere economică, nu vor mai face nicio investiţie, în ciuda pachetului de relansare economică. Toate companiile se uită în acest moment şi cu mai mare prudenţă la a face noi investiţii, la a face noi angajări, chiar şi la a veni în România. Toată această gâlceavă publică din cadrul coaliţiei de guvernare, toată această retorică a PSD care este principalul partid de guvernare, la adresa premierului Bolojan îi determină pe investitori să fie şi mai prudenţi. Pentru ei nu contează sistemul de taxe, care oricum este în continuare foarte bun versus alte ţări, ci au multe semne de întrebare legate de viitorul politic şi economic al României. Bani pierduți. România a luat jumătate din banii gratis prin PNRR și un sfert din fondurile europene de coeziune (Cotidianul) Cotidianul a obținut cele mai noi date de la Ministerul Proiectelor și Fondurilor Europene privind absorbția banilor de la UE. Bilanțul nu le face tocmai cinste miniștrilor și premierilor din ultimii cinci ani. România a reușit să atragă doar 26% din fondurile de coeziune puse la dispoziție în 2021. În privința PNRR stă și mai prost. UE ne roagă cu bani gratis, dar România nu e capabilă să-i absoarbă. Autoritățile promit să atragă în 2026 ce nu au reușit în cinci ani. În decembrie 2026 vine bilanțul final. Va fi PNRR un succes sau un eșec răsunător?

In this episode of #29DaysOfMagic Summer Hill, a business consultant with a rich career journey spanning various industries, shares her experiences transitioning from a successful career in insurance to becoming a financial consultant, emphasizing the importance of financial literacy, mentorship, and managing debt. She provides valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs, highlighting the significance of separating personal and business finances, and offers practical strategies for debt management. The conversation also touches on the importance of daily habits and gratitude in achieving success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Overthinking doesn't look lazy. It looks responsible. Strategic. “Still refining.”In this Chinese New Year episode, we call out the polite lie of productivity that keeps capable people stuck in preparation mode while the market moves on without them. If you've been busy but not bold… planning but not shipping… polishing but not launching… this one's for you.We've shed the old skin.Now the gate is open.This year rewards clarity, decisiveness, and speed. The window of opportunity is real but it won't wait for you to feel ready.In this episode, we break down:Why overthinking is protection disguised as strategyThe hidden operational and financial cost of “not yet”How to separate your identity from your outputThe builder vs building reframeTwo calibrations for a high-momentum year: aim first, then runPractical ways to shorten your decision cycle and ship at 80%If you want faster learning velocity, sharper aim, and the courage to move before you feel perfectly prepared… press play.You are the builder.Not the building.Let's build.

Olga Kazarina is an award-winning EdTech Specialist, ISTE+ASCD Community Leader, and Google Certified Trainer, Coach, GEG Leader, AI Fellow, and Educator with over a decade of international experience.From beginning her journey as a classroom teacher in Chile to her current role as Customer Success Manager and Community Builder at Genially, Olga has been a passionate advocate for empowering educators across the world.Her expertise shines in:✨ Strategic & ethical integration of Generative AI✨ Building educator communities✨ Fostering computational thinking in young learnersA recipient of the ISTE 20 to Watch Award, Olga also played a key role in the Guinness World Records breaking Capacita+ Google Cloud AI event a testament to her global impact.

Ok, the line leader for executive functions is working memory. Remember? At the end of the line is the higher level executive function of planning. Planning is the ultimate self care because it ensures high priority tasks will get completed and gives you peace. I'm explaining how getting your working memory and prospective memory to play nice, will allow Planning to have a chance to play a role in your life and finally free up your full cognitive bandwidth!  TMP Time management planning; plan for the day, prioritize, and set deadlines. You wrote your brian down on paper and you decided if it could wait. The items that could not wait need to be plugged into a time block in your week. This is Time management planning. The key to this is leaving a little white space for when life's inevitable interruptions pop up.  Contingency Planning You uplevel your planning when you have a contingent plan. Choose which items, if need be, for tomorrow's plan can be pushed to the next day or put back in the Sunday Basket®. We all know we will be interrupted but have you made a contingency plan, a back up plan, for the day you are planning? Studies show that people who have contingency plans get more done than those who do not. Those same studies show, mind you this is in the workplace, that even with support staff and a cleaning crew, they still only complete their to-do list, 80% of the time. At least one day a week they are not completing their tasks. Now I ask you, do you think we are interrupted more at home or at work? At home we are definitely interrupted more and we are the support staff and the cleaning crew. I hope this is giving you insight as to why you are not completing your to do list. There is a lot demanding our time. The Sunday Basket® shines at contingent planning. On Sunday when you are making the week's plan, you can think through your meals, what if there is a snow day, what if a college doesn't meet their deadline. But you must plan at the end. We realized, in looking over the 80 questions submitted for the Sunday Basket® webinar in late December, that most of you aren't getting to the planning step. You should start with sorting index cards and going through slash pockets, then you do random tasks and managerial tasks, for me it's CFO stuff.  Lastly, PLAN!  I say it takes me 90 min to 3 hours because it depends on how much I do between sorting and planning. Pro tip: I plan Friday "in pencil." I take all the tasks I need to complete and fill them into time blocks based on importance of completion. I know though, that by Friday, some tasks will have overflowed to Friday. Life happened all week. Some items will have to go back to the Sunday Basket® and some items will be pushed to Friday. There has to be white space for flexibility. That's why we have to honestly answer, "Can it wait till Sunday?" This question may free up time that was already given to something you wanted to do not had to do. There just isn't enough time to get it all done but there is enough time, if you plan, to get all the important stuff done through planning.  Strategic Planning Strategic planning is the long term planning, like what we do on Planning Day, in the Productive Home Solution™. When planning, it is best to have uninterrupted time because it requires our working memory. We cannot change people so we modify the environment. We cannot eliminate distractions so we must have daily/weekly plans. Planning will never become a habit. But you can use things like the beginning of the school week to plan your weeks and the school year as a reminder to get some long term planning done. Strategic planning is how we get a grounding system in place to tackle the three types of planning; TMP, contingency, and strategic.  Planning is the ultimate self care. EPISODE RESOURCES: The Sunday Basket® The Productive Home Solution Register for Webinar Replays Sign Up for the Organize 365® Newsletter  Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Share this episode with a friend and be sure to tag Organize 365® when you share on social media.

The Vault is a morning show hosted on Twitter Spaces and YouTube Live on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 11:30 am EST. The show focuses on multi-chain communities, emerging protocols, NFTFi, DeFi, Gaming, and, most importantly, collecting digital assets.Adam McBride: https://twitter.com/adamamcbrideJake Gallen: https://twitter.com/jakegallen_Chris Devitte: https://twitter.com/chris_devvEmblem Vault: https://twitter.com/EmblemVaultAgent Hustle: https://x.com/AgentHustleAIMigrate Fun: https://x.com/MigrateFun

Learn how to leverage strategic execution to outperform 72% of your competitors Strategic execution is the difference between businesses that talk about growth and businesses that actually achieve it. Look, here's what most people get wrong—they chase tactics like shiny pennies without ever documenting a real strategy. In this episode, Saul Marquez and I dig into why only 28% of businesses actually have a documented marketing strategy, and what that means for you. We talk about how AI is dividing your efforts instead of multiplying them, the power of account-based marketing for B2B companies, and why the guy with the "ugly ad" who just executed crushed the perfectionist still tweaking his campaign six months later. If your business is running on disconnected tactics that don't talk to each other, you're leaving serious money on the table. Saul Marquez is the founder and CEO of Outcomes Rocket, a healthcare-exclusive marketing, media, and advisory firm. But here's what I love about Saul—he's a former medical device corporate executive turned entrepreneur who's spent over a decade in the trenches where healthcare, marketing, sales, and technology collide. He's not about theoretical frameworks that never leave the slide deck. He's about practical execution that turns strategy into pipeline, revenue, and real market credibility. Saul also hosts the Outcomes Rocket Podcast with nearly 2,000 episodes under his belt, making it one of the longest-running healthcare podcasts out there. This guy knows how to cut through the noise and get things done. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Tactics without strategy is like noise before the war is lost—document your marketing strategy first. Only 28% of businesses have a documented marketing strategy, giving you a built-in competitive advantage. AI is a tactic, not a strategy—you need a deployment and governance plan for it. Disconnected marketing tactics leave money on the table; integration creates force multiplication. Account-based marketing treats each target account as its own market for deeper engagement. If your business depends on referrals alone, it's a symptom that your other channels aren't converting. Execution beats perfection—the "ugly ad" guy who iterated fast outperformed the perfectionist. Knowledge without implementation is just entertainment; doing what you say you'll do doubles growth. CONNECT WITH SAUL MARQUEZ: Website: outcomesrocket.com Marketing Insights & Resources: outcomesrocket.com/resources LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saulmarquez/ Podcast: Outcomes Rocket Podcast Growing your business is hard, but it doesn't have to be. In this podcast, we will be discussing top level strategies for both growing and expanding your business beyond seven figures. The show will feature a mix of pure content and expert interviews to present key concepts and fundamental topics in a variety of different formats. We believe that this format will enable our listeners to learn the most from the show, implement more in their businesses, and get real value out of the podcast. Enjoy the show. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes. Your support and reviews are important and help us to grow and improve the show. Follow Charles Gaudet and Predictable Profits on Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/PredictableProfits Instagram: instagram.com/predictableprofits Twitter: twitter.com/charlesgaudet LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Visit Charles Gaudet's Wesbites:  www.PredictableProfits.com www.predictableprofits.com/community https://start.predictableprofits.com/community  

On this episode of Coaching Call, Sifu Rafael welcomes Dr. Oliver T. Reid for a powerful live conversation designed to ignite your thinking and elevate your strategy.Dr. Reid is an international multi-bestselling and award-winning author, dynamic motivational speaker, and founder of I Am a Solution Consulting Firm, LLC, a human development organization transforming relationship and business consulting through cutting-edge coaching techniques. Known as The Writing Coach, Dr. Reid has authored 25 bestselling books and contributed to 12 anthologies, earning honors such as the IALA Distinction of Excellence Legendary Honoree and the NAACP Black Men Image Award. His work has been featured on HuffPost, Black Enterprise, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Roku TV, and other international platforms, and he has spoken to millions across four continents.In this live Coaching Call, the focus goes beyond accolades. It is about solutions. It is about mindset. It is about stepping into the version of yourself that leads with clarity, confidence, and conviction. Dr. Reid's innovative creation, The InnerView™, challenges individuals and couples to explore deeper conversations that unlock growth and transformation from the inside out.Sifu Rafael is a master instructor and the founder of Speaking Prowess, where he combines expertise in communication and leadership to help individuals unlock their full potential. As a professional speaker, solutions expert, and executive coach, Sifu Rafael leverages years of experience to guide clients toward their goals with clarity, purpose, and strategic insight. His mission is to make the art of effective communication accessible to all, empowering personal and professional growth. Sifu Rafael's unwavering dedication to improving communication skills has earned him a reputation as a trusted mentor and coach. His vision is clear: to enhance communication worldwide, one individual at a time.This episode is brought to you by Sifu's Mind Body Method, a 90-day lifestyle transformation that blends movement, mindset, nutrition, hydration, fasting, journaling, and faith. Learn more at www.sifurafael.com/smbmThrough Speaking Prowess and Sifu's Mind Body Method, Sifu Rafael helps leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts refine their message, command a room, and step onto more stages with clarity and confidence. From podcasts and live shows to keynote stages and curated experiences, Sifu Rafael helps people get seen, heard, and positioned as trusted voices in their industry while sharpening their speaking skills along the way.If you know you're meant to speak, lead, and impact at a higher level, this conversation is your invitation.Watch on Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube and subscribe here https://www.youtube.com/@sifurafaeltv?sub_confirmation=1Visit sifurafael.com to connect, explore speaking opportunities, and start positioning yourself for more stages, stronger presence, and real influence.That's where connecting with Sifu Rafael matters.#CoachingCall #SifuRafael #DrOliverReid #SpeakingProwess #MindBodyMethod #Leadership #Communication

In today's hyper-complex, information-saturated world, the impulse is often to do more. More tasks, more meetings, more data consumption. But what if the path to true success lies in doing less while achieving more? We sat down with Rich Horwath, a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author and the leading authority on strategic thinking, to uncover the crucial insights that separate successful leaders from those stuck on the activity treadmill. Horwath, Founder of the Strategic Thinking Institute and author of Strategic: The Skill to Set Direction, Create Advantage, and Achieve Executive Excellence, argues that relying on AI to think for us is a critical mistake. Instead, leaders must intentionally carve out time to gain the "fuel insights"—learnings that lead to new value.In this must-read post, learn how to: Stop reacting and start acting on your own agenda.Implement simple, daily "Reset Practices" to capture one valuable insight a day.Use strategic reflection to clarify success and double down on what's working.Leverage your time, talent, and attention for maximum strategic advantage.Discover why doing less leads to more strategic achievement and how you can develop the mindset required to thrive in a complex world.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://pennyzenker360.com/positive-productivity-podcast/

Is Abundance Inevitable? A 100-Year Vision with McKinsey's Chris Bradley What if the "Black Mirror" version of the future is wrong? In this episode, Mike Palmer talks with Chris Bradley, Senior Partner at McKinsey and Director of the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI), about his new book, A Century of Plenty: A Story of Progress for Generations to Come. Chris breaks down the "Machine of Progress" and explains why a "strategic optimism" mindset is essential for navigating the next century. We explore a future where global prosperity could reach Swiss standards, the radical shifts in our demographics, and why AI might actually make us more human. Key Takeaways:

The Great Gold Rally Signals An Era Of Strategic Commodity Hoarding Yes. The gold price is rallying, which of course is good news for gold investors. But the rally is also signaling something else, which Vince Lanci digs into in this morning's show. To find out more, click to watch this video now! - To find out more about the latest news in Dolly Varden Silver, go to: https://dollyvardensilver.com/dolly-varden-silver-intersects-4-66-g-t-gold-over-48-49-meters-including-52-15-g-t-gold-and-306-g-t-silver-over-1-01-meters-at-homestake-silver-deposit/ - 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/ - 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/ - #silver #silverprice #gold And remember to get outside and have some fun every once in a while!:) (URL0VD) This video was sponsored by Dolly Varden Silver and Arcadia Economics does receive compensation. For our full disclaimer go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/disclaimer-dolly-varden-2025/Subscribe to Arcadia Economics on Soundwise

In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, William Hannas and Hugh Grant‑Chapman join us to discuss key findings from Bill's new report, China's Embodied AI: A Path to AGI, as well as the CSIS report Is China Leading the Robotics Revolution? They examine why Chinese researchers view embodied AI as a critical pathway toward advanced intelligence, how Beijing is prioritizing robotics and physical‑world AI applications, and what lessons China's AI strategy may offer for other countries. William Hannas is the Lead Analyst at Georgetown University's Center for Security and Emerging Technology, or CSET. Before joining CSET, he served in the Senior Intelligence Service at the Central Intelligence Agency, where he worked as an executive expert on advanced technical programs. Hugh Grant-Chapman is a fellow with the Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Will Caldwell started Snap after his first real estate software startup fizzled, pivoting from agent tools to regulated compliance data. He discovered lenders were required to buy hazard and flood certifications, and realized this was a "painkiller" product. He built Snap as a data and analytics platform for real estate and mortgage underwriting. Snap grew from a single California compliance product into a national flood data business, reaching $5M in revenue and 30 employees. The company charged per-loan transaction fees and embedded via API into mortgage software systems. With double-digit market share, Snap focused on customer experience, automation, and expanding wallet share inside lenders' workflows. In October 2024, Snap sold 51% of the company to Intercontinental Exchange, parent of ICE Mortgage Technology, at a double-digit revenue multiple. Will stayed on to scale the platform inside a much larger ecosystem. His key lesson: dominate a narrow niche, build a required product, and let strategic buyers find you. Key Takeaways Required Beats Optional – Legal compliance products create urgency and retention because customers must buy to complete revenue-generating transactions. Micro-Niche Entry – Starting in a narrow regulated segment let Snap win trust, then expand into much larger adjacent markets. API = Distribution – Embedding inside legacy systems turned Snap into a one-click button that scaled through partners' existing sales teams. Customer Experience Wins – In commodity data markets, faster, cheaper, simpler delivery became Snap's main competitive weapon. Quote from Will Caldwell, CEO and Co-Founder of Snap "You don't need to build a huge business to get a huge, life-changing exit. Just stay laser-focused. Don't chase shiny objects. I see many founders trying to boil the ocean. It is about staying focused on a single niche. "I think vertical SaaS has many great niches, and horizontal software is challenging. You need a lot of money to go after horizontal solutions across industries. However, with vertical SaaS products and niches, there is a lot of overlooked opportunity; the real estate vertical is one prime example." Links Will Caldwell on LinkedIn Snap on LinkedIn Snap website Podcast Sponsor – LaunchBay LaunchBay helps B2B software companies automate client onboarding and implementation so customers activate faster and everyone stays aligned. If your onboarding includes data collection, setup steps, approvals, training, or any level of customization, LaunchBay replaces the messy mix of emails, spreadsheets, and meetings with a clear, all-in-one onboarding system. Teams use LaunchBay to onboard clients faster, stay on top of follow-ups automatically, and deliver a smoother experience, without hiring more people or adding more tools. Visit launchbay.com/practical and get 25% off your first 3 months on any LaunchBay plan. The Practical Founders Podcast Tune into the Practical Founders Podcast for weekly in-depth interviews with founders who have built valuable software companies without big funding. Subscribe to the Practical Founders Podcast using your favorite podcast app or view on our YouTube channel. Get the weekly Practical Founders newsletter and podcast updates at practicalfounders.com. Practical Founders CEO Peer Groups Be part of a committed and confidential group of practical founders creating valuable software companies without big VC funding.  A Practical Founders Peer Group is a committed and confidential group of founders/CEOs who want to help you succeed on your terms. Each Practical Founders Peer Group is personally curated and moderated by Greg Head.

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former DoD Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, and Pentagon comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studies join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss impact of a looming shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security as Democrats block funding; prospects for another defense reconciliation package; House passage of federalized elections and measure to halt Trump's Canada tariffs; what's next after a federal judge blocks the Pentagon's efforts to punish retired US Navy captain and current Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly for participating in a video advising troops to not follow illegal orders; a Munich Security Conference where French President Emmanuel Macron make the case for a more globally competitive Europe and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will underscore a new era in international relations; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth skipped the NATO defense ministerial where Pentagon policy chief Bridge Colby framed his Washington's vision for the alliance as NATO adopted a new command structure and Arctic strategy; the White House imposes a firm deadline on Ukraine to end the war and hold elections by June or lose all US support; Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi‘s landslide victory; China sentences Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison; Taiwan's Lai Ching Te's warning that if China invades his country, an empowered Beijing will seek other territories it claims; the revelation that Chinese warships sailed 100 kilometers off Australia's coast in December and Japan's arrest a Chinese fishing boat captain for ignoring calls to stop for an inspection; US forces seize another Venezuelan tanker in the Pacific; Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu's meeting with Trump as more US forces mass in the Gulf to support a possible Iran attack as Washington and Tehran talks continue; and Israel's efforts to annex the West Bank.

The February 13 edition of the AgNet News Hour wrapped up a powerful week of policy conversations with Part Two of the in-depth interview featuring Edward Ring, Director of Energy and Water Policy at the California Policy Center. While earlier discussions focused heavily on water, this episode zeroed in on energy, oil production, electricity pricing, and California's economic future, all through the lens of common-sense reform. Ring tackled a growing concern in California: refinery closures and the long-term outlook for in-state oil production. As refineries begin shutting down or repurposing to import refined gasoline instead of processing California crude, Ring warned that fuel prices are likely to remain high, and regions like Kern County could suffer economically. He emphasized that California produces some of the cleanest oil in the world yet continues to import crude and refined fuel from overseas, outsourcing environmental impact rather than solving it. The broader issue, Ring explained, is regulatory instability. Oil producers and refiners are hesitant to invest in long-term infrastructure if policy shifts every election cycle. Without consistent leadership and predictable rules, companies won't commit capital to projects that require 10–20 years to pay off. The result? Reduced in-state production and increased dependence on imports. But Ring struck a far more optimistic tone when the conversation turned to electricity. He predicted California is heading toward an era of energy abundance, driven not by mandates, but by innovation. He pointed to emerging technologies like small modular nuclear reactors and decentralized energy generation, including data centers generating surplus power and potentially even electric vehicles serving as mobile battery banks. Ring questioned why natural gas power plants are only operating about 28 percent of the time instead of providing consistent baseload power. If allowed to compete freely, he argued, electricity costs could fall dramatically. Abundant, affordable energy would unlock solutions across the board, from desalination and groundwater recharge to advanced water filtration and inter-basin transfers. The conversation also circled back to forestry and environmental management. Ring noted that reducing logging from historic levels has contributed to catastrophic wildfires and overgrown forests. Strategic thinning and responsible land management, he said, could improve forest health and potentially increase runoff from Sierra watersheds, boosting water supply while reducing fire risk. Throughout the interview, Ring repeatedly emphasized collaboration over conflict. Farmers, urban water agencies, and policymakers must unite behind an “all-of-the-above” strategy for water and energy infrastructure. Instead of fighting over scarcity, California could build toward abundance. As hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill highlighted, the takeaway was simple: California has the resources, oil, water, land, and innovation, but needs leadership willing to prioritize practicality over politics. In Ring's words, “We really could do it all.”

Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell are joined by mediator Andres A. Ramirez to discuss his experience implementing alternative dispute resolution at the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, his current work facilitating mediations in Title IX and Civil Rights matters, and his "strategic empathy" approach (Episode 166) ---- Andres A. Ramirez Mediation: https://www.aarmediation.com Dan Schorr, LLC: https://danschorrllc.com/ Dan's fiction reading and writing Substack: https://danschorr.substack.com/ Dan Schorr Books: https://danschorrbooks.com/ 

Allowing adversaries to operate from operational sanctuaries is a losing proposition. A war-winning strategy for the U.S. military must involve applying long-range penetrating airpower to hold targets at risk – anytime, anywhere. This includes an adversary's ability to launch air and missile salvos that could cripple U.S. operations. However, decades of force cuts and deferred modernization have reduced the Air Force's combat capacity to the point where it cannot simultaneously deter nuclear attacks, defend the U.S. homeland, and defeat adversary aggression at acceptable levels of risk. New, long-range stealthy bombers and fighters that can deny sanctuaries to adversary forces wherever they are located are required at scale. A less-capable force cannot achieve peace through strength or win should deterrence fail. This is a strategic choice for the nation, not just the Air Force. The authors examine this topic and solutions with guest, Gen. Tim Ray, USAF (Ret.), former Commander of Air Force Global Strike Command.

What does it really mean for an HR team to be “strategic” – and how can you make that shift without adding more to your workload?In this solo episode of HR Coffee Time, Fay explores a practical and accessible way to strengthen your team's strategic focus: using OKRs – Objectives and Key Results.If you've ever felt pulled between operational demands and the bigger picture, this episode will help you think differently about how HR goals connect to organisational priorities – and how to make that link clearer for your whole team.Drawing on real examples (including a memorable orange analogy

The Truth About Art World Careers: Inside Talent, Hiring, & Strategic Navigation with former co-managing partner of Sophie Macpherson Ltd.In this episode, I sat down with Rosie Allan, former co-Managing Partner of Sophie Macpherson, a leading recruitment firm specializing in the art market.I speak to Rosie about her journey into art world talent and recruitment, and what drew her to this particular corner of the industry. We talk about the groundbreaking Art Market Talent Reports that Sophie Macpherson has released over the past few years - research that has sparked essential conversations about working conditions, career pathways, and structural challenges across the sector.I ask her about the UK Employment Rights Bill and what it actually means for people working in galleries, auction houses, and museums today. We discuss what a strategic job search looks like in the current landscape, how the process differs between the US and UK art markets, and what mid-level professionals can do to convince employers they're ready for senior roles.We also talk about career progression in an industry where traditional advice doesn't always apply, Rosie's decision to step down as co-managing partner after years with the company, and so much more.Thank you Rosie for coming on the podcast!You can follow Sophie Macpherson Ltd on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/smlsearch/You can follow Rosie here:https://www.instagram.com/rosieallan_art/You can check out SML's website here: https://www.sophiemacpherson.com/- - - - - If you love what we do, support ALL ABOUT ART on PATREON!  ⁠https://www.patreon.com/allaboutart⁠Keep up to date on Instagram @allaboutartpodcast  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/allaboutartpodcast/⁠ ABOUT THE HOST:I am an Austrian-American art historian, curator, and writer. I obtained my BA in History of Art at University College London and my MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy at Goldsmiths, University of London. My specializations are in contemporary art and the contemporary art market along with accessibility, engagement, and the demystification of the professional art sector.SOCIALS: Instagram⁠ @alexandrasteinacker https://www.instagram.com/alexandrasteinackerand LinkedIn at ⁠Alexandra Steinacker-Clark⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-steinacker/This episode is produced at Synergy https://synergy.tech/the-clubhouse/the-podcast-studio/ COVER ART: Lisa Schrofner a.k.a Liser⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.liser-art.com/ and Luca Laurence https://www.graffitikunst.at/Research and Creative Assistant: Iris Epstein 

In this episode, we sit down with Dean Sonderegger to explore how AI is transforming the legal industry. From boosting efficiency and simplifying processes to leveraging data for smarter decision-making, Dean shares insights on how legal teams can stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape. Tune in for a forward-thinking conversation packed with practical takeaways for legal ops professionals and beyond!

Elias Makos is joined by Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor, and Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies. Today is the deadline to apply to be leader of the Quebec Liberal Party, and it's all but official – with no opposition, Charles Milliard will become the new leader of the Liberals on Sunday. A CAQ MNA says there should be limits placed on columnsists. Valérie Schmaltz made the comments after being annoyed by a column in the Journal de Quebec by Rémi Nadeau. Several public institutions are using artificial intelligence to create photos for their social media platforms. Tim Hortons is making changes. The company announced that it will soon distribute a new and improved English muffin, add fountain drink machines and debut a new piece of equipment for their espresso.

Zach Posey joins us to explain how he's acquired various house hacks and grown a significant net worth all while having a demanding W2 career! Zach starts off by detailing the acquisition of his first house hack and the hurdles that came almost immediately after closing. He talks about purchasing an oversized 4-unit building, seeing value-add potential, and executing a renovation strategy to create equity! Zach gives property management insights for house hackers which are centered around doing right by tenants and people in general. He explains the ins and outs of acquiring a property by assuming a VA loan. Throughout the episode, Zach demonstrates that growing a portfolio as a busy professional is doable and that the financial reward far outweighs the work that is required! If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! ============= Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Properties for Sale on the North Side?  We want to buy them. Email: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Have a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you back 30-40 hours of your time. Learn more: GCRealtyInc.com/tenant-placement Has Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow. Learn more: GCRealtyinc.com ============= Guest: Zach Posey, Chicago Multifamily Club Link: Chicago Multifamily Club Meetup Link: Wisdom Takes Work (Book Recommendation) Link: SUCI Ep 52 - Aaron Zimmerman Link: SUCI Ep 326 - RJ de Leon Guest Questions:  01:58 Housing Provider Tip - Understand easy fixes for malfunctioning garbage disposals! 03:57 Intro to our guest, Zach Posey! 07:38 Starting off with a 4-unit house hack. 17:25 Acquiring a second house hack in Roscoe Village. 26:28 Property Management tips for house hackers! 28:44 Leveraging assumable loans to make the numbers pencil. 34:41 The value of networking events. 37:40 Zach's REI goals and outlook on Chicago! 42:42 What is your competitive advantage? 43:13 One piece of advice for new investors. 43:35 What do you do for fun? 43:50 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  44:40 Local Network Recommendation?  45:39 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2026.

The confetti has barely settled in Seattle and the Lombardi Trophy is back in the Pacific Northwest… and yesterday, the city shook. In this explosive live episode, we open with the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory and the electric parade that turned downtown Seattle into a sea of blue and green. Legacy-defining performances. Front office redemption. A franchise reborn under the brightest lights. But the celebration is just the beginning. Because while Seattle basks in glory… the rest of the league is plotting. We shift to the future, a looming NFL Draft class loaded with intrigue, risk, and franchise-altering potential. Is this quarterback group truly elite? Who's rising? Who's smoke and mirrors? And which desperate teams are one bold move away from changing everything? In Las Vegas, a new era begins. Klint Kubiak steps in as head coach — offensive architect or high-stakes gamble? What identity will the Raiders build, and how aggressive will they be in reshaping the roster? Then there's Jaxson Dart! Polarizing, talented, and climbing boards fast. Is he a future face of the league… or the draft's biggest debate? And don't look now, but the New York Giants are making moves. Calculated. Strategic. Possibly franchise-altering. Are they positioning themselves for a quarterback splash? Or building something far more dangerous? Champions crowned. Power shifting. Front offices scheming. The NFL never sleeps and neither do we. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its fifth year, resistance to Russian occupation has undergone a radical transformation. The public displays of defiance that defined the war's early days — with civilians blocking tanks and holding street protests — have long been crushed by the Kremlin's ruthless occupation regime. By blending systematic brutality, bureaucracy, and pervasive surveillance, Russia has sought to extinguish dissent and erase Ukrainian identity in occupied regions. But this has only forced the resistance deeper underground. In this episode of The Naked Pravda, deputy editor Eilish Hart sits down with Dr. Jade McGlynn, the head of the Ukraine and Russia program at the Center for Statecraft and National Security at King's College London, to discuss this shift. Drawing on her extensive field research and recent report for the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Dr. McGlynn analyzes how resistance efforts have adapted to survive life behind the front lines. Time stamps for this episode: (2:36) Early resistance and public defiance in occupied Ukraine(10:43) Organized resistance and intelligence(14:23) Differences across Ukraine's occupied territories(24:20) The challenges of researching Ukrainian resistance(30:08) Diplomatic efforts and perceptions in UkraineКак поддержать нашу редакцию — даже если вы в России и вам очень страшно

You've booked the flights, paid for the stand, and printed the brochures but do you actually have a distributor strategy?In this episode, Hakeem breaks down why conferences so often fail to deliver real export outcomes for clinician-led MedTech companies. He reveals the old way of approaching distributor meetings (scattergun, vague, hopeful) versus the new way (focused, qualified, strategic), and gives you the exact questions you must answer before attending your next event.Learn how to define your distributor strategy before you show up at a conferenceDiscover how serious MedTech teams use conferences to execute, not exploreGet a practical framework for turning random interactions into real pipeline progressHelping clinicians simplify their go-to-market strategy, so they can stop guessing, and turn their working prototypes into international MedTech businesses.Hit play now to stop hoping conferences will save you and start using them to close distributor gaps strategically.Message me via DM on LinkedinTake the Export Readiness QuizThis podcast is for clinicians turning medical devices into real businesses, with practical insight on go to market strategy, exporting, and scaling in international MedTech.

At ITEXPO / MSP EXPO, Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, spoke with Mahen Gundecha, Broker at Bristol Group, about mergers and acquisitions activity in the MSP and cybersecurity markets—and what business owners should be thinking about long before they decide to sell. Bristol Group is an M&A advisory firm focused on small- and mid-sized companies across multiple industries, with Gundecha concentrating on IT and managed services. Drawing parallels between biotech and the rapidly evolving MSP and cybersecurity sectors, he emphasized that today's environment is knowledge-intensive, fast-moving, and increasingly shaped by consolidation and private equity activity. For MSP owners dreaming of an eventual exit, Gundecha offered practical guidance rooted in three core areas: personal goals, financial readiness, and market risk. “Ask yourself what you want personally, what your financial situation looks like, and what risks are coming your way,” he advised. Many owners assume aggressive growth will dramatically increase valuation in a short period, but in reality, sustained, realistic growth—and careful timing—often determine the outcome. Understanding whether there is a gap between retirement goals and current valuation is a critical first step. He also highlighted the growing impact of consolidation. As private equity-backed platforms acquire regional MSPs, competitive pressure increases—bringing stronger capabilities, deeper cybersecurity stacks, and potentially lower pricing. This can affect both customer retention and employee retention, particularly for highly skilled cybersecurity professionals. For owners nearing retirement, a dip in valuation due to lost accounts or talent may be difficult to recover from within a limited time horizon. Importantly, selling does not have to mean walking away entirely. Gundecha described partial exits where owners retain equity in a larger acquiring platform. This approach can reduce customer concentration risk, provide immediate liquidity, and potentially deliver greater long-term upside if the buyer scales aggressively. “You've cashed out part of your risk, diversified the rest, and positioned yourself for additional wealth creation,” he explained—while underscoring that selecting the right buyer is the key strategic decision. Visit https://bristolgrouponline.com/

Are casting directors skipping your reel after just 10 seconds?Many actors upload one long demo reel and send it to every audition. But casting directors move fast. If your first clip does not match the role, they click away.That means you could miss out, even if the perfect scene is later in your reel. In this episode, you'll learn how to build a custom demo reel on Actor's Access that fits each role and helps you get more auditions.When you listen, you'll discover:Why custom reels make casting directors see you as serious and professional.How to choose clips that instantly match the character and show strong emotion.A simple tech tweak that makes your reel look clean, sharp, and pro-level.Press play now to learn how to make every submission count and stand out from the crowd.Email: martin@cityheadshots.comWebsite: https://www.martinbentsen.comAdditional Resources:Headshots: https://www.cityheadshots.comShoot Footage for Your Reel: https://www.actorscreenershoot.comEdit Footage Into a Reel: https://www.demoreelsnyc.comThis show dives deep into the world of acting in film, exploring the journey of movie acting with stories, building confidence among aspiring actors, navigating auditions and productions, and offering insights from acting agents, coaches, and the challenges of becoming SAG-AFTRA eligible to advance your acting career, skills, and landing roles.

I have been thinking a lot about AI lately, and specifically about whether we should be worried about our over-reliance on it. Because if I am being completely honest with myself, I use AI for absolutely everything now. Every email that comes in gets pasted into Claude for analysis. Every project brief gets discussed with it. Every piece of writing gets shaped by it. When Claude goes down, my entire workflow grinds to a halt.So should I be worried about this dependency? Should you?After spending the last few weeks working through this question, I have landed somewhere that might be useful to share. Because I think the conversation about AI is happening right now in organizations everywhere, and the dividing line between those who embrace it and those who resist it matters more than most people realize.The dependency questionWhen I first noticed how reliant I had become on AI, my immediate reaction was concern. I started thinking about all the things that could go wrong. What if Claude disappeared tomorrow? What if I was outsourcing too much of my thinking? What if I was losing critical skills?But then I started looking at all the other dependencies in my working life:If the internet goes down, work stopsIf the power goes off, my life stops.If AWS servers fail (which seems to happen every other week), half the tools I rely on become uselessIf Figma stops working, design work haltsJust one more dependencyWe have built our entire professional lives on top of dependencies we barely think about anymore. AI is just one more in that stack.The question is not really whether we should be dependent on it, because that ship has already sailed for most of us. The question is what kind of dependency we are building.The thinking questionThe more interesting concern for me is whether AI makes us stop thinking. I have heard this worry from a lot of people, and I understand where it comes from. Because when you watch someone paste a problem into ChatGPT and blindly implement whatever comes back, it does look like they have outsourced their brain.But I think this misunderstands what most of us are actually doing with AI.Three layers of thinkingThere are different levels of thinking that happen in any given day:Strategic thinking about project direction, what problems need solving, what approach makes senseAnalytical thinking about whether an idea is sound, whether evidence supports a conclusion, whether a design solves the actual problemMundane thinking about how to word an email, how to structure a document, how to format a proposalAI as a thinking partnerWhat I have found is that AI handles that bottom layer beautifully. When a client sends me a long rambling email with five different questions buried in three paragraphs of context, I no longer spend mental energy untangling it. I paste it into Claude and say, "Summarize the key questions here." Then I think about my answers. I tell Claude what I think about each point. Sometimes I ask for its perspective on one or two where I am genuinely uncertain, not because I cannot think through it myself, but because having a sounding board helps me think better.When I worked in an agency, I had colleagues for this. I would turn to Marcus or Chris and say, "What do you think about this?" I do not have that anymore. AI fills that gap. It does not replace my thinking. It helps me think more clearly by taking away the low-level cognitive load and giving me something to bounce ideas against.The value questionWhere this gets really interesting is in what it lets me deliver to clients.The landing page playbook exampleI worked on a project recently where a client wanted to improve the conversion rate of their landing pages. They had a budget that, in the past, would have stretched to maybe three or four sample landing pages and a conversation about why I built them that way. That would have been useful, but limited. They would have had some examples to work from, but not much guidance on how to replicate the approach themselves.With AI, I was able to create an entire playbook. Detailed guidelines for every component. Design principles explained with examples. A system they could use again and again. I delivered probably four times the value in about a third of the time it would have taken me before. The strategic thinking was all mine. The understanding of what makes landing pages convert came from 30 years of doing this work. But the documentation, the articulation, the packaging of that knowledge into something comprehensive and usable came from working with AI.Why clients still need expertiseMost of my clients will not do this work themselves, even with AI:They do not know what questions to askThey do not have the pattern recognition that comes from seeing hundreds of projectsThey cannot evaluate whether the output is actually good or just sounds convincingThey haven't the time to review and iterate upon the output to improve things.That is what they are paying me for. AI does not replace that expertise. It amplifies what I can do with it.The real conversationI think what bothers me most about the anti-AI sentiment I see is that it misses the point. People post about "AI slop" and declare they are "AI-free" as if that is some kind of badge of honor.The conversation should not be about whether to use AI. That question has already been answered by the market. The conversation should be about how to use it well. How to maintain the strategic thinking while leveraging the tool. How to keep the human insight while letting the machine handle the grunt work. How to deliver more value in less time without sacrificing quality.Because in my experience, the people who need UX professionals are not suddenly going to do it themselves just because AI exists. They still do not have the time. They still do not know what questions to ask. They still cannot evaluate quality. What changes is that the UX professionals who embrace AI can deliver significantly more value than those who resist it.The symbiosis advantageI am not threatened by AI. I am empowered by it:It lets me hold far more complexity in my head than I could beforeIt lets me process larger amounts of informationIt lets me deliver more refined, more thorough, more valuable workAll the things AI does badly (high-level strategy, judging quality, understanding human needs, driving projects forward) are exactly the things clients need me for.So I am leaning into this dependency. Deliberately. Because it allows me to deliver more value in less time. My clients get better work, delivered faster, for the same investment. That is why I am in business. AI has become another tool in my arsenal, like Figma or analytics platforms or any of the other things I rely on to do my job well.

Guests: Judy Dempsey and Thaddius Mart. The guests analyze global economic anxiety, Macron's push for EU strategic autonomy, and rising US-EU tensions regarding digital regulation, hate speech, and technological competition.1849 BRUSSSELS

Robinhood isn't just adding another crypto feature—it's assembling a new exchange stack: stock tokens, an Ethereum L2 built for real-world assets, and a wallet that can plug into DeFi. Johann Kerbrat (GM of Crypto at Robinhood) joins Bankless to unpack what “24/7 markets” actually requires, why liquidity and routing are the hidden battleground for tokenized equities, and how “Certified by Robinhood” could become a distribution moat for onchain apps. Along the way, they compare Robinhood's approach to tokenization with the NYSE's 24/7 tokenized platform plans and Nasdaq's tokenized securities proposal, and dig into what U.S. regulatory clarity would need to unlock stock tokens stateside. Subscribe for more on the new financial rails being built in real time. ---

Amber Hurdle is back for her fourth appearance on the podcast - and once again, she's lighting up the conversation with her bold, insightful take on branding, leadership, and the evolving role of AI in business. A year after her last visit (when ChatGPT was just becoming mainstream), Heather reconnects with Amber to explore how the AI landscape has shifted - and how short-term rental pros can ride the wave without losing their voice. From crafting a strategic AI approach to retrofitting your team structure and refining your brand voice, Amber offers practical, no-nonsense advice with her signature energy and clarity. This episode is packed with fresh thinking on how to infuse your humanity into AI-generated content, maintain consistency across platforms, and future-proof your brand with the right systems. Whether you're a one-person team or running a 100+ property operation, you'll take away actionable ideas you can implement today. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

In this episode, Bob Taylor, Senior Vice President of Supply at RWJBarnabas Health, discusses how rigorous contracting, capital standardization, and deep partnership with clinicians and business leaders are driving meaningful value across the system. He also shares how supply chain teams are preparing for future headwinds like tariffs, technology demand, and growth through system expansion.

In this episode, Bill Clendenen, Charlie Talbot, and Michael Burcham explore how CEOs can turn their boards into true strategic assets. They share practical guidance on building trust through transparency, setting realistic goals, and engaging board members outside the boardroom. The conversation focuses on how effective CEOs pressure test strategy, avoid surprises, and translate strategic plans into clear operational execution. Throughout the discussion, they emphasize that strong CEO board relationships are built on consistency, preparation, and open dialogue, enabling boards to support leadership, execution, and long-term value creation actively.Key Takeaways:CEOs maximize impact by using the board as a strategic partner through transparency, preparation, and consistent engagement.Trust with the board is built through realistic goal-setting, open discussion of challenges, and a disciplined, no-surprises approach.Keeping the strategic plan front and center aligns discussion, sharpens decisions, and connects strategy directly to execution.Strong board engagement happens outside the boardroom, where prewiring and one-on-one conversations reduce friction and improve outcomes.Chapters:00:00 – Introduction03:48 – Using the Board Strategically06:28 – Keeping Strategy Front and Center10:02 – Building Trust and Avoiding Surprises15:25 – Pre-Wiring Decisions and Board DynamicsListen to our podcasts at:https://www.shorecp.university/podcastsYou'll also find other Bigger. Stronger. Faster. episodes, alongside our Microcap Moments and Everyday Heroes series—highlighting the people and stories that make the microcap space unique.Other ways to connect:Blog: https://www.shorecp.university/blogShore University: https://www.shorecp.university/Shore Capital Partners: https://www.shorecp.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shore-universityThis podcast is the property of Shore Capital Partners LLC. None of the content herein is investment advice, an offer of investment advisory services, or a recommendation or offer relating to any security. See the “Terms of Use” page on the Shore Capital website for other important information.

What if your biggest leadership blind spots were hiding in plain sight? To celebrate 50 episodes of The Unleashing **Leaders Podcast, we're bringing this powerful conversation to Fringe. Host Lee Scott sits down with long-time friend and leadership powerhouse Cyrus Aram, TED speaker, UC Davis professor, and CEO of Unleashing Leaders. Together, they peel back the layers on the hidden blind spots that derail even the most experienced leaders. From culture clashes and conflict to misaligned customer experiences, Cyrus shares hard-earned insights and real-life stories that drive home the importance of empathy, frameworks, and thinking outside-in. With his signature candor and heart, Cyrus offers practical tools for navigating ambiguity, leading across industries, and helping people truly feel seen. This episode is part strategy, part soul, and all about unleashing what's already within you.   Additional Resources: Listen to The Unleashing Leaders Podcast! Attend Unleashing Leaders University: https://unleashingleadersuniversity.com/purchase Learn more about Unleashing Leaders: https://unleashingleaders.com/ Follow Unleashing Leaders on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unleashingleaders Connect with Lee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leeallenscott/ Follow Unleashing Leaders on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnleashingLeaders/ Follow Unleashing Leaders on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unleashingleaders/ Subscribe to the PFN YouTube Channel for daily leadership insights! Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network   Key Takeaways: Culture trumps everything in leadership success or failure Frameworks help leaders navigate complex, recurring challenges Conflict reveals deeper issues, not just surface disagreements Strategic thinking starts with listening to language patterns Outside-in perspective transforms customer experience design  

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