Podcasts about sustaining

Upgrading the Executive Operating System: Navigating "Founder Puberty" with Mark RampollaIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Mark Rampolla, the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Mark Rampolla Co., to dissect the profound identity shifts required to transition from a hands-on startup operator to a high-leverage enterprise CEO. Mark, the visionary founder of ZICO Coconut Water (which he successfully scaled and sold to The Coca-Cola Company) and a prominent venture capitalist at Ground Force Capital, highlights how traditional execution mechanics often break down as a company scales past critical revenue thresholds. This conversation serves as an essential strategic playbook for mid-market founders and executive teams looking to navigate internal organizational friction, deploy AI-driven behavioral analytics, and align their personal leadership development with sustainable enterprise valuation.The Strategy of Transition: Managing Growth Phases, Behavioral Intelligence, and Multi-Model Team AnalyticsScaling an enterprise past the initial startup phase requires a radical evolution in executive philosophy, moving away from reactive firefighting toward structured, systems-driven organizational governance. Mark Rampolla describes this uncomfortable growth zone as "founder puberty"—a recurring corporate lifecycle phase occurring at the $5M, $10M, and $100M revenue marks, where the tactical habits that initially drove early survival begin to bottleneck long-term enterprise value. True scale is achieved when a founder embraces the discomfort of personal transformation, delegating day-to-day tactical execution to focus exclusively on overarching corporate culture, capital allocation, and macro-level strategy. By implementing structured 90-day leadership acceleration programs, founders can systematically dismantle administrative debt, clarify cross-functional roles, and future-proof their operations against shifting industry trends.Optimizing team performance and resolving high-stakes boardroom conflicts demands that executive leadership step away from subjective intuition and embrace advanced, data-driven behavioral diagnostic tools. Many high-growth companies suffer from internal misalignment and communication silos because managers fail to recognize the diverse personality dynamics and cognitive decision-making styles within their executive tiers. Integrating automated assessment frameworks—which synthesize complex models like the Enneagram and Myers-Briggs through specialized AI engines—allows leadership to map the behavioral DNA of their entire labor infrastructure at a fraction of traditional enterprise costs. This precise analytical insight enables founders to de-escalate partnership friction in minutes, align talent with their highest and best corporate use, and cultivate an inclusive workplace culture built on absolute operational transparency.Sustaining a premium market footprint over multiple decades requires corporate leaders to decouple their personal definition of freedom from simple financial liquidity events. Many entrepreneurs operate under the false assumption that a major corporate exit will automatically resolve their operational anxiety, only to find that systemic fear and process friction persist if they neglect their internal leadership mindset. Real wealth optimization is achieved when executives integrate continuous learning loops, digital tracking systems, and community-centric knowledge initiatives into the foundational blueprint of their daily schedules. When an enterprise treats intellectual property, cross-cultural capability development, and human capital empowerment as non-negotiable pieces of corporate infrastructure, the organization builds an independent, self-sustaining asset that predictably commands authority across its entire industry vertical.About Mark RampollaMark Rampolla is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Ground Force Capital, a leading venture capital firm, and the founder of Mark Rampolla Co. As the pioneering entrepreneur who launched ZICO Coconut Water and scaled it to a global acquisition by The Coca-Cola Company, Mark is recognized as a premier authority on healthy beverage innovation and sustainable corporate growth. He is the author of Entrepreneur's Guide to Freedom and a dedicated executive advisor who specializes in helping high-growth founders navigate the complex psychological and structural shift from tactical business operator to visionary enterprise CEO.About Mark Rampolla Co.Mark Rampolla Co. is an elite executive coaching, leadership development, and corporate advisory firm designed to guide founders through rapid organizational transitions. The firm specializes in executing the Founder to CEO Sprint, an intensive 90-day development framework tailored for leaders of companies generating between $5M and $100M in revenue. Through cutting-edge behavioral assessment integrations, strategic mindset reframing, and structured governance auditing, Mark Rampolla Co. enables modern leadership teams to break through operational growth plateaus and build highly resilient, scalable business assets.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeMark Rampolla Official Website: markrampolla.coMark Rampolla on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marksrampollaKey Episode HighlightsNavigating Founder Puberty: Identifying the hidden operational friction points that signal an executive must upgrade their leadership toolkit to support enterprise scale.The Founder to CEO Sprint: Implementing a rigorous 90-day structural framework centered on self-awareness, workflow delegation, and systems governance.AI-Powered Behavioral Analytics: Utilizing multi-model personality assessment tools to eliminate internal communication friction and optimize team performance.Redefining Executive Freedom: Dissecting why financial liquidity events fail to eliminate operational stress without a fundamental shift in leadership mindset.Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Leveraging continuous multi-modal learning architectures and supporting local library initiatives to scale corporate intellectual capital.ConclusionThe conversation with Mark Rampolla reinforces that true corporate optimization is a direct consequence of an executive's willingness to engage in deep personal and structural evolution. By standardizing internal performance metrics, removing process friction from the frontline, and ruthlessly protecting automated system governance, business leaders can transform a volatile, founder-dependent startup into a highly structured, self-sustaining corporate asset.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

Reclaiming the Driver's Seat: Operational Engineering for Service Entrepreneurs with Jillian BaileyIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Jillian Bailey, the founder of Inspired Growth, to dismantle the systemic operational chaos that frequently caps the revenue and sanity of service-based business owners. Jillian, a veteran corporate architect and systems designer, specializes in helping founders transition out of the exhausting "freedom trap"—the painful irony of leaving a corporate job to achieve lifestyle flexibility, only to become the most overworked, manual operator in their own enterprise. This conversation provides an essential operational roadmap for consultants, agency owners, and service professionals who are ready to eliminate decision fatigue, build automated standard operating procedures, and transition their companies into self-sustaining corporate assets that scale predictably without their daily physical intervention.The Architecture of Order: Systematizing Client Journeys and Eliminating Technical FrictionThe primary constraint strangling the valuation of a scaling service enterprise is almost always the founder's tendency to treat every operational task as a unique, high-touch event that requires their personal approval. Jillian Bailey notes that running an organization without documented workflows inevitably forces the executive team into a cycle of constant, reactive firefighting, which destroys cognitive capacity and introduces massive friction into customer-facing operations. True enterprise scalability is achieved when leadership steps away from the daily minutiae to conduct an honest, top-down audit of the company's ecosystem—mapping out every distinct process from initial lead generation to long-term client onboarding. By transforming fragmented knowledge into clean, repeatable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), business owners remove personal bias from the frontline, ensuring that the brand delivers a uniform premium experience while dramatically reducing administrative friction.Transitioning an enterprise away from founder-dependency requires a disciplined, non-negotiable dedication to leveraging data-driven technology stacks and automated payment pipelines. Many service providers accumulate severe operational debt by attempting to manage complex scheduling, multi-system client communication, and monthly invoicing manually, assuming that software integration is a luxury reserved only for larger corporations. Real-world profit optimization is unlocked when an organization systematically connects tools like Calendly, Dubsado, and Zapier to automate back-office admin tasks, building a resilient digital infrastructure that moves client delivery along automatically. When independent software modules handle these repetitive pipelines in the background, the business naturally minimizes transaction errors, protects its gross margins against inflation, and frees the internal workforce to focus purely on high-yield strategic initiatives.Sustaining this optimized momentum demands that executive leadership actively cultivate a transparent corporate culture that normalizes behavioral vulnerability and rejects the toxic, un-scalable myth of the perfect founder. When corporate managers hide internal bottlenecks or attempt to absorb operational errors out of fear, it creates silent cracks in the business infrastructure that eventually lead to severe team attrition and severe leadership burnout. Establishing clear, high-accountability feedback loops and celebrating transparent, honest error reporting allows corporate teams to address underlying system failures rather than masking immediate symptoms. When an enterprise synthesizes this authentic communication philosophy with empirical operational diagnostics—such as comprehensive efficiency audits—the business naturally expands its enterprise value. This proactive governance converts the corporate asset from a time-consuming job into a highly automated, passive engine designed to predictably fund the lifestyle of its owner.About Jillian BaileyJillian Bailey is the Founder and Chief Operations Consultant of Inspired Growth, and a premier authority on systems engineering and lifestyle restoration for overwhelmed service entrepreneurs. Drawing from a deep background in corporate lifecycle dynamics, workflow design, and operational psychology, Jillian specializes in helping high-performing founders replace chaotic daily firefighting with permanent, scalable infrastructure. She is a dedicated advisor focused on helping business leaders establish clear operational boundaries, implement high-yield automation, and reclaim true professional autonomy.About Inspired GrowthInspired Growth is an elite corporate consulting and operations advisory firm designed to help small-to-mid-sized service enterprises transition from chaotic, founder-dependent models into structured corporate assets. The firm specializes in delivering comprehensive business ecosystem audits, custom SOP development, automated tech stack integration, and white-glove fractional management services. Through proprietary strategic systems like the Efficiency Audit Quiz, Inspired Growth enables organizations to eliminate administrative bottlenecks, improve client retention, and secure sustainable, scalable profit margins.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeInspired Growth Official Website: inspired-growth.comKey Episode HighlightsThe Freedom Trap Framework: Analyzing why service entrepreneurs unconsciously exchange corporate structures for exhausting, high-volume operational self-employment.The Architecture of Predictable SOPs: Crafting simple, repeatable Standard Operating Procedures to eliminate decision fatigue and streamline team delegation pipelines.The 5-Stage Business Diagnostic Evaluation: Jillian's precise operational method to calm immediate fire fighting, zoom out, and systematically clean up backend workflow debt.Normalizing the "Dirty Secrets" of Scale: Overcoming executive burnout by establishing transparent workplace communication and embracing vulnerability across all management lines.Backend Automation Loops: Leveraging optimized tech integrations across scheduling, data tracking, and customer relationship management to insulate business profit margins.ConclusionThe conversation with Jillian Bailey reinforces that true operational freedom is a direct downstream result of structural precision and data-driven system architecture rather than pure manual hustle. By standardizing internal corporate governance, removing process friction from the frontline, and focusing ruthlessly on automated systems, service leaders can safely transform a volatile, time-consuming business into a highly structured, self-sustaining corporate asset.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

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With rejection and intense commitment being such integral parts of any artist's life, many struggle to stay with the creative process. Author and CIIS Faculty in the Interdisciplinary Arts program, Cindy Shearer has spent decades helping artists stay with their craft. In her book, Stay with Writing, Cindy encourages writers to understand themselves as artists, and for artists across all mediums to learn about themselves from writing. She offers practices for artists across mediums to help sustain and live a creative life. * In this episode Cindy is joined by theater artist Emlyn Guiney. Together they dive into the nature of artistic practice, meaning-making, failure, and ways to reconnect with yourself, your art and your process. * This episode was recorded during an in-person and live streamed event at California Institute of Integral Studies on March 5th 2026. You can also watch it on the CIIS Public Programs YouTube channel. A transcript is available at ciis.edu/podcast. To find out more about CIIS and public programs like this one, visit our website ciis.edu and connect with us on Instagram @ciispubprograms. * Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes properly, so we have included a list of links below. * We hope that each episode of our podcast provides opportunities for growth, and that our listeners will use them as a starting point for further introspection. Many of the topics discussed on our podcast have the potential to bring up feelings and emotional responses. If you or someone you know is in need of mental health care and support, here are some resources to find immediate help and future healing: * -Visit 988lifeline.org or text, call, or chat with The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988 from anywhere in the U.S. to be connected immediately with a trained counselor. Please note that 988 staff are required to take all action necessary to secure the safety of a caller and initiate emergency response with or without the caller's consent if they are unwilling or unable to take action on their own behalf. * -Visit thrivelifeline.org or text “THRIVE” to begin a conversation with a THRIVE Lifeline crisis responder 24/7/365, from anywhere: +1.313.662.8209. This confidential text line is available for individuals 18+ and is staffed by people in STEMM with marginalized identities. * -Visit translifeline.org or call (877) 565-8860 in the U.S. or (877) 330-6366 in Canada to learn more and contact Trans Lifeline, who provides trans peer support divested from police. * -Visit ciis.edu/ciis-in-the-world/counseling-clinics to learn more and schedule counseling sessions at one of our centers. * -Find information about additional global helplines at befrienders.org. * LINKS * Podcast Transcripts: https://www.ciis.edu/podcast * California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) Website: https://www.ciis.edu/ * CIIS Public Programs YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ciispublicprograms * CIIS Public Programs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciispubprograms/ * Mental Health Care and Support Resources: https://988lifeline.org/ https://thrivelifeline.org/ https://translifeline.org/ https://www.ciis.edu/ciis-in-the-world/counseling-clinics https://befrienders.org/

Send us Fan MailWe talk through mid-year Blue Card updates, why command training is worth paying for, and how regional leaders keep a shared system alive even when departments change chiefs. We also dig into big box fire realities and then break down working-fire radio audio that shows what clear size-up, assignments, and command transfer sound like.• Blue Card as a decision-making and incident organization system rather than a tactics class• Common myths about Blue Card and how bad information spreads• The real cost of training and why “free” is not a plan• Liability exposure tied to weak command training and predictable failure points• Sustaining a command program through leadership commitment and ongoing verification• ARFF program growth, upcoming train-the-trainer dates, and open seats• A regional collaboration model from the Seacoast Chiefs and why standard language matters• Big box and mega warehouse fires, sprinkler limits, FDC considerations, and defensive discipline• Working-fire audio breakdown: initial radio report, 360, patient handling, CAN reports, and command transfer• Timeless tactical truth on forecasting and doing now what saves time laterThe Ladder 11 Shirt is here: https://bshifter.myshopify.com/products/ladder-11-shirtCheck out the Big Box Bulletin here: https://conta.cc/3QpvT8uOrder the 3rd Edition of Fire Command here:https://bshifter.myshopify.com/products/new-fire-command-3rd-editionFor Waldorf University Blue Card credit and discounts:https://www.waldorf.edu/blue-card/For free command and leadership support, visit:https://bshifter.comSign up for the B Shifter Buckslip, our free weekly newsletter:https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/fmgs92N/BuckslipShop B Shifter:https://bshifter.myshopify.comThanks for listening! 

The Rebbe writes to Reb Chaim Zalman Kremer after his successful operation, blessing him with a speedy recovery and strength for his communal work. He explains that once the inner fire is ignited, it continues to burn on its own, both spiritually and physically. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/007/009/2121

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What if happiness isn't a mood that waits to find you, but a muscle you wake up and build every single day?In Part 3 of the Science of Happiness series, host Marty Jalove welcomes back the radiant Bette Lawrence-Water, a public health lecturer at Benedictine College and certified happiness coach. At 81 years young, she serves up warmth, wisdom, and a whole lot of laughter. The chemistry between Marty and Bette practically hums. They finish each other's thoughts, swap stories, and prove that joy and honesty can live in the same room.This is the episode for anyone ready to stop chasing happiness and start sustaining it.Here's what you'll learn:Discover how to choose joy before your feet even hit the floor.Learn why aligning your daily actions with your values protects your peace.Build a personal happiness toolkit you can reach for when life wobbles.Reframe life's ups and downs as the very source of meaning and excitement.Understand how small, intentional connections multiply your joy.It all comes back to the BACON: Build daily habits, Align with your values, Create a toolkit, Observe the ups and downs, and Nurture meaningful connections.Press play, follow the show, and share this one with someone who needs a little more joy today. Then go out there and keep on sizzling.www.MasterHappiness.comwww.WhatsYourBacon.comwww.BaconBitsRadio.com#MasterHappiness #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #Mindset #Podcast #HappinessCoach #Resilience #Fulfillment

Josh welcomes Mike Milinkovich and Thabang Mashologu from the Eclipse Foundation to talk about their new managed Open VSX registry. This is the first open source package registry to create a commercial operation for large company users to help fund the registry. We discuss how we got here, what's actually going on, and why this commercial approach is working. Everyone knew this day would come, and it looks like the Eclipse Foundation got this one right. The show notes and blog post for this episode can be found at https://opensourcesecurity.io/2026/2026-06-openvsx-mike-thabang/

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Today's podcast is a natural follow up to our podcasts on Slow Codes and Unilateral DNR orders.Today we talk about a new study about how clinicians talk about potentially non-beneficial life-prolonging treatments, published in JAMA Network Open. Do they adhere to society guidelines, which allow as permissible approaches only shared decision-making and following institutional policy.  Or do they take alternative approaches, like not offering interventions, not mentioning interventions, or simply stating a plan to limit interventions? Turns out doctors are using these alternative approaches frequently. Our guests are Jason Batten, Liz Dzeng, and Teva Brender, all clinicians, all of whom have been thinking about and wrestling with the ethical reasoning behind these approaches. We all admit to using these approaches.  Are the alternative approaches wicked games (song hint), and our response should be to stop these behaviors, beginning with ourselves? After all, if you ask patients or surrogates, they're likely to say they want all the options and may not universally welcome recommendations.  Or, as with slow codes, does the fact that these alternative approaches are in common use suggest that the guidelines should be revised?  You listen and decide! -Alex Smith   Additional links: Dzeng 2023 JAMA IM: The larger ethnographic study from which data was drawn with data drawn from high- medium- and low-intensity hospitals. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2806959 Brender 2025 JAMA NO: Factors that exacerbate or mitigate moral distress related to potentially non-beneficial treatments.https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2835316 Dzeng 2015 JAMA IM: Study illustrating that more senior physicians feel more comfortable not offering or recommending against futile CPR. Relevant quote: "Experienced physicians at all sites generally were comfortable engaging in best interest decision making and, when clinically appropriate, not offering or making explicit recommendations against offering resuscitation." https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2212265 Weiss Goitiandia AJOB 2025: Reasons why some clinicians would hesitate to go to the ethics committee / futility process for these discussions: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15265161.2025.2457734?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed Axelrod AJOB 2025: Discusses some of the systemic consequences of using physiologic futility as a standard and how it might contribute to a healthcare system that imposes aggressive treatments on vulnerable patients. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15265161.2025.2530715#d1e152  

Most leaders talk about speed. Ian Walsh doesn't.In this conversation, he separates speed from what actually matters in leadership: velocity, meaning speed with direction. Ian has spent his career in aerospace and defense, from flying Marine Cobra attack helicopters to leading companies through scale and transformation. Now as CEO of FDH Aero, he is operating inside an industry that is growing fast and getting more complex.He starts every new role in listen and learn mode. No immediate changes, no playbook, just understanding how the business actually works. That mindset carries through how he thinks about scaling. Fixing a business is about rebuilding capability. Scaling is about making sure the core can support growth without breaking when conditions change.A big part of his approach is how decisions move through an organization. Push them closer to the work, but keep clear guardrails and one accountable owner for each outcome. He also focuses on a few simple questions: do people know where they are going and how fast, are decisions stuck at the top, and do people actually feel accountable.At the center of it all is communication. When people are guessing, alignment breaks. And when alignment breaks, everything slows down, even if it looks like progress. This episode is a grounded look at leadership inside complex environments where clarity and ownership matter more than anything else.If you are early in your career, this is a blueprint for how leaders think. If you are more experienced, it is a check on whether you are still getting the basics right.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS[00:00] Speed is dangerous, velocity requires direction[00:02:49] Aerospace as a constantly evolving global industry[00:06:36] Starting any new role in listen and learn mode[00:10:24] The difference between fixing and scaling a business[00:14:45] Speed versus velocity in decision making[00:18:22] Communication as the foundation of alignment[00:22:53] Why delegation fails without training and support[00:27:13] Values versus performance in leadership decisions[00:28:53] Lessons on risk and judgment from aviation[00:31:27] Building better risk awareness through experience[00:32:54] Sustaining a high performance culture over timeKEY TAKEAWAYSSpeed without direction creates risk rather than progressEvery new organization requires time spent listening and understandingLeadership playbooks rarely transfer cleanly between companiesScaling requires leveraging fixed systems, not only adding resourcesDecentralization only works when paired with clear guardrailsAccountability breaks down when ownership is unclearMost bottlenecks are caused by misalignment, not lack of effortCommunication needs to match the pace of change in the organizationValues can be identified, performance can be developedHigh performance cultures are built through consistent behavior over timeIf this episode resonates with you, subscribe to the show, share it with someone who leads a team, and leave a review so more people building in complex environments can find it.Links & ResourcesIan WalshLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-walsh-76864a2b/Website: https://fdhaero.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FDHAeroMatt GjertsenWebsite: https://www.bettereverydaystudios.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewgjertsen/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BetterEveryDayStudios

What did you think of this episode ?Welcome to Season 7 Episode 1 in conversation with Professor Tait Shanafelt, Chief Wellness Officer, Associate Dean, and the Jeanie & Stewart Ritchie Professor of Medicine at Stanford University, and Director of the Stanford WellMD & WellPhD Center.Across more than two decades and several hundred peer-reviewed papers, Tait's work has fundamentally reshaped how medicine understands itself,  shifting the conversation from “fix the doctor” to “fix the system.” His papers have been referenced in more episodes of this podcast, and more generally, than any other voice in the field. We begin with the conceptual shift that transitioned physician wellbeing from a personal and individual problem to an organisational responsibility referencing 2017 Nine Organizational Strategies paper. Post-pandemic The Wellbeing 2.0 paper reflected on where we have been, where we are and where we are headed.With this frame in mind we discuss the update in research, thinking and practice through the published 2025 Ten Principles to Advance Occupational Well-being paper, This article provides an organisation-facing guidebook for leaders that concentrates decades of evidence into ten foundational principles. There is a deliberate language shift from physician wellbeing to occupational wellbeing across the whole healthcare workforce. We zoom in from the strategic-systems lens to the practical work of unit-level leadership, evidence-informed tactics, and the day-to-day realities of work-life integration.We close on the  five-part Career Life Cycle series, published this year, that charts the influences on wellbeing across the arc of a career, from residency and fellowship through early, mid, and late career into retirement. There are unique challenges at each stage but across the whole arc, the fundamental drivers of wellbeing are similar: autonomy, meaning, community, connection. Along the way, we discuss the iteration and evolution of the Chief Wellness Officer and Wellbeing Director courses out of Stanford WellMD  pathways into this work that have shaped and continue to advance a generation of leaders globally. ReferencesThe 2025 paper at the centre of the conversationShanafelt T, Trockel M, Stolz S, Murphy D, Bohman B. Ten Principles to Advance Occupational Well-being in Health Care Organizations. Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 2025;100(6):995–1004. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mayocp.2025.03.026Landmark papersShanafelt TD, Noseworthy JH. Executive Leadership and Physician Well-being: Nine Organizational Strategies. Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 2017;92(1):129–146. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mayocp.2016.10.004Shanafelt TD. Physician Well-being 2.0: Where Are We and Where Are We Going? Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 2021;96(10):2682–2693. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mayocp.2021.06.005The five-part Career Life Cycle series (2025–2026)Thomas LR, Brigham T, Shanafelt T. Residency and Fellowship: Fostering Physician Well-being Over the Career Life Cycle. Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 2025;100(9):1649–1659. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mayocp.2025.05.024Rotenstein L, Harry E, Shanafelt T. The Early Career Phase: Fostering Physician Well-being Over the Career Life Cycle.Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 2025;100(10):1836–1845. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mayocp.2025.05.025Ligibel JA, Awad K, Shanafelt T. Mid-Career: Fostering Physician Well-being Over the Career Life Cycle. Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 2025;100(11):2007–2016. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mayocp.2025.05.026Frey K, Arata M, Shanafelt T. Late Career: Fostering Physician Well-being Over the Career Life Cycle. Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 2025;100(12):2255–2261. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mayocp.2025.05.028Brower KJ, Litt IF, Shanafelt TD. Retirement: Fostering Physician Well-being Over the Career Life Cycle. Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 2026;101(1):179–186. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mayocp.2025.05.027Stanford WellMD course and education information discussed in the episode•      Stanford WellMD & WellPhD Center  —  https://wellmd.stanford.edu•      Stanford Chief Wellness Officer Course  —https://wellmd.stanford.edu/knowledge-hub/courses-conferences/cwo-course.html•      Stanford Wellbeing Director Course  —  https://wellmd.stanford.edu/knowledge-hub/courses-conferences/directorcourse.htmlThe Mind Full Medic Podcast is proudly sponsored by the MBA NSW-ACT Find out more about the charitable organisation supporting doctors and their families and/ or donate today at www.mbansw.org.auDisclaimer: The content in this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care professional. Moreover views expressed here are our own and do not  necessarily reflect those of  our employers or other official organisations. 

Victor kicks off a week-to-week deep dive into Cape Fear, the new Apple TV+ adaptation from producer Nick Antosca (executive produced by Scorsese and Spielberg). Before bringing in co-host Sona, Victor walks through the full history of the source material — from the 1957 novel and the 1962 Hitchcock-adjacent adaptation, through Scorsese's celebrated 1991 film, all the way to this new ten-episode series. The conversation covers what makes this version distinct: a new crime at the center of Max Cady's imprisonment, a defense attorney protagonist played by Amy Adams who may have a far more complicated history with Cady than anyone knows, and a modern-day anxiety layer involving home security systems, online manipulation, and the very real fear that someone is already inside your house. Javier Bardem's magnetic, unsettling performance as Max Cady is a major topic, as is whether the show's relentless, uncut dread — and its considerable gore — will sustain itself over a full ten-episode run. Sona joins to share her firsthand perspective on the accuracy of the innocence project storyline, weigh in on the performances, discuss the show's overwhelming sense of dread, and debate the many dangling mysteries of episodes one and two — including who (or what) is living in the Bowden house, what really happened between Anna and Max during the trial, and just how many secrets this family is hiding. The episode closes with a recommendation for Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, a new Tatiana Maslany thriller that may be airing in parallel. Join our Patreon for more Content https://www.patreon.com/cw/NeedsSomeIntroduction Mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:58 Cape Fear Adaptation History 01:50 Scorsese's 1991 Version 04:51 Nick Antosca's New Adaptation 07:18 Modern Anxieties and Themes 10:36 Episode One Recap Begins 11:36 The Bowden Family Introduction 13:03 Max Cady's Girlfriend Suicide 16:12 Max Cady's Release 20:11 Family Tensions and Secrets 23:49 Technology and Home Invasion 26:03 The Gala Event 28:55 Javier Bardem's Entrance 34:19 Max Confronts the Family 38:01 Episode Two Flashback 39:55 Discovery in the House 40:30 Natalie's Classmate Encounter 41:05 The Toe Revelation 41:27 Family Tensions Rise 42:48 Max's Prison Visit 43:35 Katie's Traumatic Past 45:15 Anna's Phone Trick 45:42 The Interview Performance 47:06 Episode Two Ending 47:59 Max Rents a House 48:34 Series Length Concerns 49:10 Innocence Project Realism 53:12 Show's Disturbing Tone 53:41 Bardem's Grounding Performance 55:32 Horror Elements Discussion 56:36 New York Apartment Detour 57:47 Sustaining the Tension 58:26 The Toe Scene Reaction 59:50 Bardem's Magnetic Performance 01:00:41 Katie's Villainous Nature 01:02:03 Cape Fear Comparisons 01:03:31 The Son's Mental State 01:04:52 Male Loneliness Themes 01:05:22 Husband's Secrets 01:08:13 Patrick Wilson's Performance 01:09:14 Physical Threat Balance 01:11:46 Amy Adams Discussion 01:13:37 Gore Level Debate 01:15:43 Husband's Affair Mystery 01:16:00 Affair Speculation and Comparisons 01:16:53 Parentage Mystery Discussion 01:19:11 The Son's Strange Behavior 01:21:53 Missing Toe Investigation 01:22:54 Mystery Woman and Acolytes 01:24:16 Too Many Mysteries 01:25:56 Dosing Theory Speculation 01:27:52 Animal Symbolism Analysis 01:29:27 Plot Potential and Concerns 01:31:52 Southern Setting Atmosphere 01:34:23 Unreliable Narration Hints 01:36:59 Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed Introduction 01:38:33 Cam Boy Mystery Plot 01:40:08 Bathtub Scene Reveal 01:43:32 Corporate Blackmail Theory 01:45:24 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Agriculture has always been a large and important part of the region's economy, even it is often overlooked. But this sector faces many stern challenges, everything from the rising cost of everything to issues with succession at family farms; from weather extremes like the current drought to workforce shortages. Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) works to strengthen area farms and engages the community to build the local food economy. On the next episode of BusinessTalk, Jennifer Core, CISA's executive director, talks with BusinessWest contributing writer George O'Brien about the agency's broad mission and specific initiatives, such as its Senior Farmshare program, which serves more than 800 seniors in Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties. It's must listening, so tune into BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest over both audio and video platforms, and sponsored by Greenfield Cooperative Bank.

Decoding the Sales DNA: Replacing Intuition with Scientific Hiring Frameworks with John PykeIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with John Pyke, the founder of The Talent Genius, to dismantle the legacy, gut-feel recruitment strategies that quietly stifle corporate profitability. As an elite keynote speaker, performance architect, and talent assessment expert, John brings a data-driven, behavioral-science approach to human capital management. This conversation serves as an essential strategic blueprint for mid-market founders and executive teams looking to eliminate high-volume turnover, maximize frontline production, and install scientific pre-employment filters that accurately predict job performance before a single resume is reviewed.The Predictive Analytics Paradigm: Overcoming Interview Bias through Talent BenchmarkingThe single greatest source of hidden operational loss within modern sales organizations is the reliance on unstructured interviews, surface-level resumes, and basic personality profiles to make high-stakes hiring decisions. John Pyke notes that an astounding 80% of systemic business challenges are actually misdiagnosed hiring failures, a reality governed by the Pareto Principle where a fractional 20% of the sales force routinely drives 80% of gross revenue. Traditional interview processes frequently reward charismatically polished candidates who know how to "perform" during a pitch meeting but completely lack the hardwired, un-teachable traits—such as relentless persistence, initiative, and severe rejection tolerance—required to sustain real-world revenue acquisition. By substituting subjective executive intuition with empirical talent benchmarking tools, an enterprise can precisely isolate a candidate's underlying "Sales DNA," turning the hiring funnel from a costly speculative gamble into a highly predictable profit driver.Transitioning into an evidence-based hiring architecture allows an organization to optimize its entire labor force, yielding measurable productivity spikes that carry through economic contractions. When enterprise leaders benchmark their existing staff by running high-performing and struggling representatives through anonymous, validated cognitive assessments, they can instantly pinpoint the exact behavioral gaps responsible for disparate sales metrics. This granular data completely redefines internal professional development, shifting the management team away from throwing blanket, generic training modules at underperforming staff and toward targeted, hyper-personalized coaching workflows. For example, implementing these scientific talent filters enabled consumer-facing organizations like Furniture Land South to skyrocket frontline revenue by 57% in just 30 days during a severe recession, establishing a clear proof of concept that predictive talent mapping insulates a company's margins against volatile market shifts.Sustaining a premium corporate footprint in an evolving digital landscape also requires leaders to intelligently integrate artificial intelligence into their talent acquisition pipelines without sacrificing long-term brand authority. While advanced automated screening tools can efficiently cut through administrative debt and streamline high-volume resume processing, technology alone cannot evaluate the intrinsic behavioral capacity of a candidate. The future of enterprise recruitment relies on a balanced synthesis of algorithmic automation and validated behavioral diagnostics to craft a transparent, highly professional candidate experience. When an organization treats its recruitment infrastructure as a strict scientific discipline and systematically removes personal bias from its vetting pipelines, the business naturally evolves into a self-sustaining asset capable of multiplying its enterprise valuation and outpacing standard market indices.About John PykeJohn Pyke is the Founder of The Talent Genius, a best-selling author, and a globally recognized keynote speaker and consultant specializing in scientific talent acquisition and sales team optimization. With a career spanning multiple decades of empirical research into human performance metrics, John has helped hundreds of companies construct high-converting sales teams and eliminate executive recruitment errors. He is a premier strategic advisor focused on helping businesses move past traditional interviewing habits to accurately map, measure, and deploy innate human talent.About The Talent GeniusThe Talent Genius is a leading strategic human capital consultancy and pre-employment assessment provider designed to help businesses engineer elite, predictable sales pipelines. The firm provides proprietary, science-backed behavioral diagnostic tools that measure cognitive agility, intrinsic motivation, and specific role suitability to eliminate bad hires. Through custom benchmarking programs, executive coaching frameworks, and talent strategy consulting, The Talent Genius enables mid-market enterprises to scale production and protect operational margins.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeThe Talent Genius Official Website: thetalentgenius.comJohn Pyke on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thetalentgeniusKey Episode HighlightsThe Hidden Cost of Bad Hiring: Analyzing why 80% of operational corporate bottlenecks are actually downstream symptoms of unscientific employee recruitment.The Failure of Resumes and DISC: Unpacking the structural limitations of standard resumes, interview setups, and generic personality profiles in predicting sales success.Isolating Innate Performance DNA: Measuring hardwired behavioral traits like persistence, self-motivation, and rapid rapport-building that cannot be taught through corporate training.The Data-Driven Blind Audit: Leveraging validated behavioral assessments to evaluate and predict candidate performance metrics without initial resume access.Streamlining the Candidate Experience: Balancing backend automation tools with human-centric transparency to attract premium talent in highly competitive markets.ConclusionThe conversation with John Pyke reinforces that elite sales production is an intentional architecture built on behavioral data rather than luck. By implementing rigorous talent benchmarking systems, removing executive bias from candidate evaluation, and focusing ruthlessly on un-teachable innate traits, business leaders can transform a volatile sales department into a streamlined, high-valuation corporate asset.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

Edgar Award–winning novelist Chris Pavone on creating tension that never lets up, editing a book to make it bigger rather than just better, and turning a single apartment building into a portrait of a whole city. We discuss Why every book has to be one clear thing before it can be anything else. How two decades of editing other people's books prepares you to write your own. The offhand note from a legendary editor that quietly transformed a debut, and why the vaguest feedback can be the most useful. What it means to edit a book to make it bigger, not just to make it less bad. Why tension, not speed, is what truly keeps a reader turning pages. A counterintuitive case for telling readers what's coming on page one, then making them wait for it. How to keep generating questions and withholding answers without ever feeling coy. The one-page document worth months of tinkering before a single chapter gets written. What turns a story set in a city into a genuine portrait of that city. When to separate your hopes from your expectations, and what success can actually look like for a working novelist. Resources & Links Chris Pavone's Website Chris' Newsletter The Doorman Ernest Hemingway Doubleday Publishing John Grisham The Expats Pat Conroy Jamaica Kincaid Knopf Publishing Adele Parks To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee James Bond Films The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe Jack Reacher by Lee Child About Chris Pavone Chris Pavone is the New York Times bestselling author of The Doorman, Two Nights in Lisbon, The Paris Diversion, The Travelers, The Accident, and The Expats, winner of the Edgar and Anthony Awards for best first novel. He was a book editor for nearly two decades and lives in New York City with his family. For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com.For free writing sessions, join free Writers' Hours: writershour.com.*FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS' SALONTwitter: twitter.com/​​WritersSalonInstagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalonFacebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalonIf you're enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!

What is the Father doing? (Sermon Series on John) - Sunday, 7th June 2026[Episode 22 - John Chapter 5 KJV]1. What is God doing?John 5:17  But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work What is God doing. 2. Sustaining the universeColossians 1:16-17 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. 3. Working in our lives.Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: 4. Reaching out to the lost.John 16:7-11 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: Of sin, because they believe not on me; Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. 2 Peter 3:9-10 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. 5. Comforting the hurting.2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.6. Guiding the hearts of men. Proverbs 21:1 The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.7. Setting up and taking down rulers.Daniel 4:25 That they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and they shall wet thee with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass over thee, till thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.8. Ruling in the affairs of men.Daniel 4:35 And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?9. New thingsIsaiah 43:19 Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.Isaiah 65:17 For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind. Revelation 21:5 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.

R. Rachel Rubenstein's sermon on parshat Naso from May 29th, 2026, kabbalat Shabbat services at ToA.

Sustaining critical care delivery in today's healthcare environment requires more than resilience—it also calls for collective solutions to systemic challenges. In this episode of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Podcast, Past President Jose L. Pascual, MD, PhD, FRCS(C), FACS, FCCM, elaborates on the session presented during the 2026 Critical Care Congress, Critical Care Under Pressure: Sustaining the Workforce and Infrastructure Amid Rising Demands. Joined by host Marilyn Bulloch, PharmD, BCPS, FCCM, Dr. Pascual examines the complex forces reshaping critical care, from shrinking ICU capacity and hospital closures to persistent workforce shortages and shifting training pipelines. He highlights concerning trends such as reduced entry into certain critical care pathways, particularly anesthesiology. At the same time, he points to encouraging growth in other pathways, with increasing participation from clinicians in emergency medicine, neurology, and surgery. The conversation underscores disparities in access to care, particularly for rural and community hospitals. Dr. Pascual explores the tension between the regionalization of specialized care and the need to maintain equitable access across health systems, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful resource distribution and collaboration across institutions. Beyond workforce numbers, the evolution of leadership in critical care is also impactful, including the migration of experienced clinicians into administrative roles and the potential need for cyclical leadership models that maintain clinical engagement. Meeting these challenges requires innovation and cooperation. Dr. Pascual highlights advancements in education, particularly the expansion of simulation-based training, as critical tools for maintaining competency and improving team performance. Resources referenced in this episode:  2026 Congress Digital

A firefighter has been rushed to the hospital after sustaining a serious chest injury while fighting a fire outbreak at Makola, near the Accra Central Police Station

In this episode of Mission Admissions, host Jeremy Tiers has a conversation with longtime Higher Ed leader, Jennifer McCarrel, who shares insights on building and maintaining a strong team culture. Jenn talks about the importance of authenticity, clarity, adaptability, small acts of appreciation, and more! Guest Name: Jennifer McCarrel, Vice Chancellor for Communications and Marketing, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermccarrel/ Guest Bio: Jennifer McCarrel, APR, is a communications and marketing strategist driven by a simple belief: when you tell the right story the right way, you create momentum that changes what's possible. As Vice Chancellor for Communications and Marketing at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, she leads how the university shows up, connects and grows—overseeing brand, enrollment marketing, media, digital and creative strategy. Jennifer is known for building strong teams, asking the right questions and bringing a clear, intentional approach to aligning storytelling with enrollment, reputation and long-term institutional success. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Jeremy Tiershttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/https://twitter.com/CoachTiersAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Mission Admissions is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! Exiting news…according to the Million Podcasts database platform We're ranked #25 among change agent podcast thanks to listeners like you! In this week's change agent conversation we're visiting with Odile Tevie, co-founder and director of Nubuke Foundation, a visual arts and cultural institution, based in Accra and Wa in Ghana. In the early 2000's she set up and ran the Black Swan gallery in London introducing Ghanaian, Togolese and Nigerian artists into the diaspora. Under her vision and drive, Nubuke Foundation, set up in 2006, has become an internationally acknowledged arts institution whose robust and engaging programming calendar has been seminal in supporting the career of many of the mid-career Ghanaian artists and promising ones like Na Chainkua Reindorf, Isaac Opoku and Gideon Appah. Nubuke Foundation has become a creative community hub in the city of Accra, where informal learning programmes, talks, exhibitions, drama, spoken word etc. In Wa, the Foundation focuses on promoting strip weaving artisans and textile and fibre-based arts practice. As you'll hear our surround sound is the long story of the raining season in Ghan and it was well worth the rainy commute to have this conversatio with Odile. Where to find Odile? On LinkedIn On Instagram On Facebook What's Odile reading? African Women & Feminism by Oyèrónkẹ́ Oyěwùmí The 28th February House by Demi Letsa The Longest Week by Nick Page Other topics of interest: A bit about Tesano in Accra The Wa Upper West Region, Ghana Ghana A Portrait About the University of Applied Arts Vienna More about Ghana's Centers for National Culture About Sensibilités intellectuelles africaines in The Conversation What is the Myriad Alliance?Special Guest: Odile Tevie.

Gunsmoke. June 5, 1954. CBS net. "The Blacksmith". Sustaining. Emil, a good-natured German blacksmith, is picked on by Gil Tallman...once too often! William Conrad, Parley Baer, Howard McNear, Georgia Ellis, Norman Macdonnell (writer, director), George Walsh (announcer), Rex Koury (composer, conductor), John Dehner, Jeanne Bates, Vic Perrin, Lou Krugman, Roy Rowan (announcer).

Coach Roditi is one of the best college coaches in the country. Period. Sustaining a top 10 nationally ranked D1 college program year after year is an incredible feat. He takes us through recruiting, the climate of junior tennis and college tennis, and then puts us in the inner circle to give us some insight into what happens when you reach your dreams and get to play for a school like TCU.

If you have experienced intense stress, trauma, or abuse, you may struggle with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, resentment, or even challenges in achieving your personal goals. You might also find it difficult to protect yourself from toxic people. Dr. Toni Cooper offers practical tips and strategies to help you move forward. Her resources include self-help videos, audiobooks, podcast episodes, books, and “how-to” blog posts designed to provide answers and direction.Dr. Toni Cooper is a psychologist, author, and public speaker dedicated to helping adults find emotional healing and personal growth. With more than three decades of experience, she integrates proven psychological strategies to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and family dysfunction. Through her counseling work, books, podcast, and teaching videos, Dr. Cooper guides people toward practical coping skills and a more fulfilling life. Her mission is to help individuals release emotional burdens, build resilience, and move from daily survival to a life anchored in confidence and well-being. https://www.drtonicooper.com/http://www.yourlotandparcel.org

What if sustaining your health has less to do with chasing wellness trends… and more to do with the way you think about wellness in the first place? In this episode, Cynthia shares why healthy living can quietly feel overwhelming, and how small, intentional shifts in your mindset, habits, routines, and home environment may matter more than perfection ever will.

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including stories about Bloomsbury, Minotaur, and subscription addiction. Then, stick around for a chat with Lori Foster! Lori Foster is a New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than 100 titles. She's known for her fun, very sexy contemporary romance novels revolving around alpha males who meet (and fall in love with) strong, independent women. Lori's been a recipient of the prestigious RT Book Reviews Career Achievement Award for Series Romantic Fantasy, and for Contemporary Romance. Even more fun, Lori's been a clue in the New York Times crossword puzzle, a clue in the USA Today Quick-cross puzzle, and the sensual and sexy Too Much Temptation was Amazon's 2002 top-selling title in Romance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ukrainian business leaders joined today's broadcast to share how faith, resilience, and community are helping them endure life during the ongoing war in Ukraine. Through Troika, they are visiting the U.S. to learn business principles rooted in integrity, leadership, and biblical values while building relationships with American believers. Guests shared personal stories of running businesses during wartime, supporting soldiers and families, and seeing many people turn to God through hardship. The program also encouraged listeners to continue praying for Ukraine's leaders, soldiers, churches, and citizens as they seek peace, wisdom, and strength each day.    

In this episode of the Capital Raiser Show, Richard Wilson sits down with Mitzi Perdue for a powerful conversation on sustaining family wealth, preserving values across generations, and what ultra-successful family enterprises do differently to last 100+ years. Mitzi Perdue comes from two iconic family business legacies — the Henderson family, founders of the Sheraton Hotel brand, and the Perdue family, one of America's most recognized multigenerational businesses. Drawing from decades inside these family enterprises, Mitzi shares practical strategies for next-generation leadership, family culture, and avoiding the common traps that destroy wealth over time. This episode goes far beyond money. It explores how values, communication, traditions, and intentional family culture become the true assets that sustain wealth and unity across generations. Topics covered include: Why most family businesses fail before the third generation The real secret behind sustaining wealth for 100+ years Why passing on values matters more than passing on money Family retreats, newsletters, and traditions that strengthen unity How successful families educate children about wealth early Why Mitzi believes family members should have opportunities inside the business The difference between entitlement and stewardship Practical ways to prepare the next generation for leadership Building emotional closeness through "family webinars" and shared experiences How one relationship can transform credibility and business growth Mitzi's humanitarian work supporting mental health initiatives in Ukraine This conversation is filled with timeless wisdom for family offices, entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone thinking about legacy, leadership, and long-term impact. To meet investors in person and learn directly from decamillionaires, family offices, and ultra-wealthy investors, visit Family Office Club #FamilyOffice #MitziPerdue #RichardWilson #FamilyBusiness #GenerationalWealth #LegacyPlanning #NextGenLeadership #FamilyValues #WealthPreservation #CapitalRaising #FamilyOfficeClub #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #EstatePlanning #UltraWealthy #Sheraton #Perdue #FamilyCulture #InvestorInsights #FamilyLegacy

The Authentic Edge: Human Creativity and the AI Frontier with Aaron RyanIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Aaron Ryan, the prolific author of the Dissonance, Talisman, and The End Sagas, to explore the critical role of human nuance in a business landscape increasingly dominated by automated systems. Aaron, a multimedia entrepreneur who has published nearly 50 books across multiple genres and serves as a premium voice actor for brands like UnitedHealthCare, shares his perspective on why synthetic generation cannot replicate authentic human connection. This conversation offers a strategic framework for creative entrepreneurs, corporate content directors, and brand strategists who want to future-proof their operations by anchoring their messaging in true, un-copyable individuality.The Architecture of Authenticity: Leveraging Human Nuance Against Automated SprawlRelying entirely on generative artificial intelligence for brand messaging, audiobooks, or corporate content creates a dangerous commoditization trap where an organization's voice sounds exactly like its competitors. Aaron Ryan explains that while algorithms are trained to predict the most statistically probable next word or note based on historical data, they lack the capacity for spontaneous subtext, emotional timing, and authentic lived experience. In high-stakes B2B multimedia and commercial narration, professional voice talent brings subtle breathing patterns and precise inflections that build instant psychological safety and brand credibility with listeners. Furthermore, human creators possess the unique ability to process live, real-time direction during recording sessions—collaborating dynamically to pivot tone, pacing, and emphasis on the fly to meet strict corporate objectives that rigid algorithmic models simply cannot match.Escaping the operational burnout that plagues high-volume content producers requires a disciplined framework of "creative offloading" and systemic workflow diversification. Many founders and authors find themselves trapped by creative blocks because they attempt to pigeonhole their production into a single aesthetic or industry vertical. True scalability is unlocked when an enterprise treats creative diversity as an asset-backed portfolio, mapping out various concepts and capturing raw ideas in a central depository before they are lost to operational noise. By allowing workflows to remain fluid and moving across different formats or genres, corporate creators preserve their cognitive agility and significantly expand their market reach, establishing a natural hedge against shifting algorithmic trends or regional audience fluctuations.Sustaining a premium brand footprint over multiple decades demands that leadership treat technology as an automated assistant rather than an executive replacement. When a business chooses short-term cost cutting by deploying synthetic voices or generic copy for customer-facing touchpoints, it risks long-term talent attrition, lower customer engagement, and a severe erosion of trust. Aaron emphasizes that true longevity belongs to organizations that build strict boundaries around their intellectual property and aggressively cultivate their proprietary points of view. By dedicating strategic downtime to personal development and authentic life experiences, leaders ensure their operational capacity remains charged. The future of market authority does not belong to those who output the highest volume of automated noise, but to those who methodically protect the unique, irreplaceable human element behind their enterprise.About Aaron RyanAaron Ryan is a highly successful independent author, voice actor, and multimedia professional known for his sweeping speculative fiction, including the Dissonance, Talisman, and The End Sagas. With nearly 50 published works spanning science fiction, thriller, poetry, and children's literature, Aaron has established himself as a versatile force in modern independent publishing. He is also an accomplished voiceover artist whose distinct, commanding delivery is featured by major corporate entities and national campaigns across the United States.About authoraaronryan.comauthoraaronryan.com is the central digital hub for Aaron Ryan's literary catalog, voice acting portfolios, and independent creative ventures. The platform provides readers, editors, and media production companies with direct access to his extensive collection of sci-fi sagas, dystopian thrillers, and commercial voice reels. Through his consulting resources and updates, authoraaronryan.com serves as an educational ecosystem for independent creators looking to master the business side of art, voice production, and multi-genre portfolio development.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeAaron Ryan Official Website: authoraaronryan.comKey Episode HighlightsThe Creative Offloading Framework: How to methodically download ideas from your mind to maintain high-yield content output and avoid professional burnout.The Irreplaceable Human Nuance: Why professional voice actors provide an emotional resonance and real-time adaptability that AI cannot replicate.The Commodity Trait Danger: Understanding the hidden risks of over-automating your company's copy, which leads to disengaged audiences and loss of market differentiation.The Multi-Genre Portfolio Model: Treating your creative output as a diversified asset class to expand market reach and withstand industry disruptions.The Voice Protection Mandate: Practical strategies for cultivating a unique corporate and personal viewpoint that stands out in a crowded digital marketplace.ConclusionThe conversation with Aaron Ryan reinforces that true corporate differentiation in an automated age is an exercise in protecting human individuality. By treating advanced tech tools as administrative infrastructure while keeping human emotional intelligence at the center of execution, brands can build deep, lasting trust that commands premium market authority.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

Marc DeGirolami, Darrell Miller, Judge Martha Pacold, Richard W. Garnett, and Samuel Bray on April 23, 2026 at the University of Chicago Law School. The American experiment depends on the people holding something in common. But what was once taken for granted is now up for debate, as all sorts of norms and established beliefs are under attack. Is this the result of an improper intrusion of politics and morality into the legal realm? Should the law aspire to be morally naked? Or does the law depend upon a particular set of moral and political virtues? What makes for a good constitutional judge? Are personal and professional virtues necessary to good judgment? Or do they inhibit it? Is thinking in these terms helpful to address alienation, lack of trust, and institutional collapse? Or does it distract from the real issue? In this spirited conversation, law faculty from a number of philosophical positions come together to discuss the relationship between law, politics, tradition, and virtue. --- This project was made possible through the support of "In Lumine Tuo: Expanding and Sustaining the Catholic Intellectual Tradition Nationwide" (grant #63614) from the John Templeton Foundation and the generous support of our donors. The opinions expressed in this publication ​are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the John ​Templeton Foundation.

369: No Money, No Mission: Rethinking How Nonprofits Are Built to Survive (Ryan Dewey Smith) Episode SummaryMost nonprofits don't fail because their mission stops mattering - they fail because the structure holding that mission together was never built to last. In this episode, Patton sits down with Ryan Dewey Smith, Founding Executive Chairman & CEO of Inperium, Inc., based in Reading, Pennsylvania, to explore the structural fault lines quietly threatening even well-intentioned organizations. Ryan draws on more than a decade of building Inperium's constellation model - a networked alternative to traditional mergers that preserves local autonomy while delivering shared back-office infrastructure, access to capital, and best-in-class talent - to explain why so many nonprofits wait too long to raise their hand, and what it costs the people they serve when they do. From navigating board resistance and staff fear during affiliation to the discipline of leading from strength rather than desperation, Ryan brings a practitioner's candor to the structural questions most leaders quietly avoid. Listeners will walk away with a sharper understanding of the early warning signs of organizational vulnerability, and a concrete alternative to going it alone.About RyanRyan Dewey Smith is the Founding Executive Chairman & CEO of Inperium, Inc., a national nonprofit parent company headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania, that provides shared back-office infrastructure, access to capital, and operational support to a constellation of 34 behavioral health and human services organizations operating across 20 states. Ryan founded Inperium after spending more than two decades as CEO of his own nonprofit serving individuals with intellectual disabilities - an experience that exposed firsthand the structural fragility most mission-driven organizations quietly carry. His forthcoming book, Sustaining the Mission, to be published by Forbes in September 2026, chronicles Inperium's journey and offers a roadmap for nonprofits seeking lasting resilience without sacrificing the autonomy that makes their work meaningful.ResourcesConnect with Ryan on LinkedInLearn more about Inperium, Inc.: inperium.orgVisit Ryan's website: ryandeweysmith.comSustaining the Mission by Ryan Dewey Smith — forthcoming from Forbes, September 22, 2026Nonviolent Communication by Marshall B. RosenbergFollow Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership — and please leave a review!Learn more about the leadership resources at Armstrong McGuire — ArmstrongMcGuire.com

The Department of War manages trillions of dollars in capabilities through an acquisition system that has not kept pace with the technologies it is meant to deliver. As readiness rates decline and supply chains grow more contested, modernizing how the defense enterprise uses data has become a national security imperative, and AI-enabled software is at the center of that effort.  In this episode, host Dr. Arun Seraphin sits down with Dr. Jen Gebhardt, Director of Research at Govini, to discuss how AI and advanced data analysis are transforming defense acquisition, sustainment, and contested logistics. Drawing on Govini's work with Project Convergence and Air Force sustainment programs, Gebhardt explains how the shift from a reactive to a proactive supply chain can compress resupply planning into under an hour and connect the factory to the fight in near real time.  The conversation also covers sub-tier supply chain visibility and the "illusion of diversity" in critical industrial bases like solid rocket motors, the role of AI in identifying financial fragility and foreign ownership risks, and how government access to technical data correlates directly with readiness. Gebhardt also previews her upcoming paper "Sustaining the Fight," to be presented at the Naval Postgraduate School's Acquisition Research Symposium.  Learn more about Govini: https://www.govini.com/Read Govini's related framework piece, "From Factory to Fight: A Modern Framework for Defense Logistics": https://www.govini.com/blog/from-factory-to-fight-a-modern-framework-for-defense-logisticsBe sure to follow us on social media for updates, early access to upcoming events, inside scoops, & more: LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0 Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3 Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8And for more podcasts, articles, & publications all things emerging tech, check out our website at: ndiaeti.org  #EmergingTech #ArtificialIntelligence #DefenseAcquisition #SupplyChains #NationalSecurity  

Encouraging and sustaining each other is an important part of life, ministry and being apart of the body of Christ. This can be done in many ways, but today Pastor Mike talks about how to do that with the word of God!

In this episode, Jon Koch, CEO, and Brian Lawrence, CFO and President, share their perspective on what's next for CTI as the organization enters a new phase of growth. They reflect on CTI's legacy of partnership and execution while outlining how they plan to expand its impact across complex clinical trials.From scaling capabilities and investing in talent to strengthening operational discipline and embracing data driven decision-making, Jon and Brian offer an inside look at how leadership alignment is shaping strategy. They also explore the evolving demands of the clinical research industry, from the need for predictability and site support to the practical application of technology and AI.At its core, this conversation is about balancing growth with purpose: delivering for sponsors, strengthening teams, and ultimately improving outcomes for patients. 00:35 CTI leadership transition and future focus01:23 Expanding reach in complex and advanced therapy trials02:48 Disciplined growth strategy and global expansion05:03 CTI's legacy of care, credibility, and partnership06:39 Driving performance through metrics and accountability09:28 Leadership alignment and partnership in action12:38 Talent development, infrastructure, and AI enablement14:38 Positioning for growth in complex trials17:37 Key industry trends: predictability, sites, and tech21:05 Sustaining culture and employee experience22:33 Long-term vision: scale, impact, and global presence25:39 Closing takeaways: quality, people, and execution

Today, I'm sharing the 4 important things you need in place to increase your coaching revenue anywhere from $10K to $200K+ sustainably. Plus, you're also invited to attend my FREE WORKSHOP (register at www.leticiaringe.com/workshop) where we'll be mapping each of these pieces out together in real time. Join me as we talk about: 1) The big mistakes I made in my first 2 years of my coaching business that led me to NOT creating the financial sustainability I needed to stay in business; 2) Why I use a multiple 6 figure business strategy and it's the annual revenue goal for many of the ex corporate coaches I support; 3) The 4 structures you need in place in your business to move forward intentionally toward your big business goals in a way that is sustainable; 4) A personal life update - 8 weeks creating content, finally setting up my home office again and getting those Gen Z money pieces; and 5) The World Class Coach System™ - this week's Workshop and opportunity to talk business & coaching in real time. Happy listening! [REGISTER] The World Class Coach System: a 90 Minute FREE Workshop - Your Map to Building & Sustaining a Thriving Multiple 6-Figure Coaching Business You Love. [FREE] Download The Ultimate Guide for Coaches — 37 pages of straight-talking strategy for building a thriving multiple 6-figure coaching business: www.leticiaringe.com/guide Full show notes: www.leticiaringe.com/podcast

For many Christian women, vocational ministry is both a calling and a weight they carry daily. In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, host Melissa Bearden is joined by ministry leader, speaker, and author Melissa Mashburn for an honest and hope-filled conversation about sustaining ministry without succumbing to burnout or performance culture.    Together, they explore the unique pressures faced by working women and moms in ministry settings, where faith, leadership, family, and expectations often collide. Drawing from New Testament Scripture, personal experience, and pastoral wisdom, Melissa Mashburn helps listeners reframe calling through the lens of faithfulness rather than productivity.    This episode also speaks directly to parents who are raising girls in ministry environments. The conversation offers guidance on how to model healthy rhythms of work, rest, and obedience—so the next generation learns to pursue calling with joy, resilience, and trust in Christ, not exhaustion or striving.    If you've ever felt stretched thin by Kingdom work or wondered how to balance ministry and family without losing your soul, this encouraging conversation will remind you that Jesus invites His servants not only to labor—but also to rest.    Scriptures Referenced in this Episode:  Philemon 1:1-3  Colossians 3:23  Colossians 2:8      For more information on Melissa Mashburn's work, visit melissamashburn.com    Visit raisinggodlygirls.com for more encouragement and faith-based parenting tools.       Learn how to find or start an American Heritage Girls Troop in your community at americanheritagegirls.org.    

Monica McConkey, Eyes on the Horizon founder and rural mental health specialist, joins us on today's guest episode of Rural Health Today. Today we're talking about access to mental healthcare in rural communities. Monica is here to share her perspective as a leader in rural mental health. We'll talk about service closures, how stigma affects care, and of course, what it all has to do with rural health.  Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665  Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/  Follow our guest! https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicamcconkey/ https://www.eyesonthehorizon.org/ https://www.facebook.com/eyesonthehorizonconsulting

Sustainable growth requires honest trade-offs. In this episode, Kevin and Alan break down how to sustain high performance without losing discipline, alignment, or fulfillment. They challenge the sacrifice-only mindset, while calling out the comfort-driven patterns that keep people below their potential. This conversation gets into goal setting, core values, identity, consistency, and the version of you your next level requires. The real question is not whether you need to change. It is what needs to change, what needs to stay, and what you need to stop pretending about.If you are chasing bigger goals and stronger habits, this episode offers a grounded look at performance that lasts. Press play before your goals file a complaint against your current routine._______________________Book Alan's Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-sessionJoin the "Next Level Fitness Accountability Group" – Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram:Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/_______________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, check out our website and socials using the links below.

Indira Cesarine is an artist, curator, and the founder of The Untitled Space, one of New York City's most vital independent galleries. She has built a practice that refuses to be contained by a single role, and this conversation is a behind-the-scenes look at how she does it. We sat down to talk about her current exhibition "In Full Bloom," a group show featuring 34 women artists working with floral and botanical imagery as a vehicle for transformation, identity, and power. But we went much further than the show itself. Indira shares what it took to open and sustain an independent gallery in New York, how she thinks about building a curatorial vision that is both intellectually honest and visually compelling, and what it means to remain a practicing artist while running an institution. If you have ever wondered what it looks like to hold multiple creative identities at once and build something meaningful across all of them, this episode is for you. In this episode: What led Indira to found The Untitled Space and what the early years actually looked like How she develops a curatorial concept from first instinct to finished exhibition The way her own studio practice informs how she reads and selects the work of other artists What she looks for in a group show and how individual voices come together into something larger Sustaining creative leadership over the long term without losing the work that started it all Links and resources: "In Full Bloom" is on view at The Untitled Space, 45 Lispenard Street, New York, NY through May 22, 2026. Visit www.untitled-space.com for full details. Submit your work to Create! Magazine. We are currently accepting submissions for upcoming issues and exhibitions. Visit https://www.createmagazine.co/call-for-art to apply. Free masterclass: Sell More Art. Build a sustainable practice and start earning consistently from your creative work. Register at https://courses.createmagazine.co/sell-more-art-free-training-2026.

Best known for her roles as Lynn Williams on Hill Street Blues, Alieen Lewis on Double Trouble and Raj's wife, Nadine on What's Happening Now!!, Anne-Marie Johnson played Althea Tibbs on In the Heat of the Night, Alycia Barnett on Melrose Place, Sharon Upton Farley on Girlfriends, Liz Shelton on Tyler Perry's House of Payne and Dr. Patel on Days of our Lives. She was also on In Living Color and in this very episode of Media Path Podcast and we do get into it all!Why was her character killed off of Melrose Place? She was told it was because the producers did not know how to write for black characters! Was her experience on Mad About You pleasant? No! Helen Hunt was a nightmare. She absolutely adored working with Raven Simone and with the cast of Diff'rent Strokes. She had a blast collaborating with Keenen Ivory Wayans in the creation of the iconic hooker, Cherry in I'm Gonna Git You  Sucka and Anne-Marie gifts us with a blow-by-blow account of how her Oprah knockoff character on Living Single generated a studio audience laugh that lasted for five minutes!Anne-Marie is starring in a new film called, The Addiction Of Hope, written and directed by her husband, Martin Grey. It's the story of an aging actress who, as roles diminish, is forced to reexamine her life, her priorities and her choices while her sister faces a health crisis. Anne-Marie takes on a rousing round of IMDB Roulette and in recommendations, Lisa loves the new  Emily Catalano standup special, Weezy is obsessed with the best selling novel, Theo Of Golden by Allen Levi and both of our hosts vow to explore Funny AF with Kevin Hart on Netflix.Path Points of Interest:The Addiction Of HopeAnne-Marie Johnson on WikipediaAnne-Marie Johnson on IMDBEmily Catalano UnspecialFunny AF with Kevin Hart on NetflixTheo Of Golden by Allen Levi 

3 HEADLINE: Reproduction, Social Intelligence, and Lifespan in a Self-Sustaining World GUESTS: Jessica Pierce and Mark Bekoff SUMMARY: Reproduction will shift toward a communal approach where male dogs and "alloparents"—such as aunts, uncles, and older siblings—contribute to rearing puppies. To maximize the survival of their young in harsh environments, dogs may transition to a single annual reproductive cycle. While human-centric social skills like "begging eyes" may become neutral or disappear, dogs will utilize latent, superior abilities for conflict resolution and communication within their packs. As highly adaptable learners, they will quickly discern friend from foe in various ecological niches. Finally, lifespans are expected to stabilize around eight years, reflecting the physical rigors of wild life seen in wolves and coyotes. 31900

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ri‑Karlo Handy. Interview Overview Guest: Ri‑Karlo HandyHost: Rushion McDonaldPodcast: Money Making Conversations MasterclassPrimary Focus: Handy’s role as showrunner/executive producer of Harlem Globetrotters: Secrets of the City His media career spanning 25+ years Representation, legacy, trust, and mentorship in the entertainment industry The mission and impact of the Handy Foundation Purpose of the Interview The interview serves multiple purposes: Promote Harlem Globetrotters: Secrets of the City on aspireTV+ by explaining what makes the series unique within the travel and lifestyle genre. Reposition the Harlem Globetrotters as a cultural, historical, and global brand beyond basketball—especially significant during their 100‑year legacy. Highlight pathways into the entertainment industry, particularly for Black creatives, through mentorship, trust-building, and skills-based training. Showcase Handy’s philosophy on leadership and opportunity, emphasizing responsibility, legacy, and access. Key Themes & Takeaways 1. Redefining the Travel Show Format Secrets of the City goes beyond sightseeing. The show explores how Black people live, connect, and thrive globally, especially through expat communities and diaspora culture. Episodes emphasize how to move through a city, not just visit it—using insider access, cultural context, and lived experience. Takeaway: Travel content is more powerful when rooted in identity, history, and authenticity. 2. Harlem Globetrotters as Cultural Ambassadors Handy frames the Globetrotters as “ambassadors of goodwill”, not just entertainers. They represent joy, diplomacy, and cultural exchange—appearing everywhere from the Vatican to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization. The show captures their off‑court personalities, maturity, and global influence. Takeaway: The Harlem Globetrotters are a living Black institution with worldwide reach, relevance, and responsibility. 3. Sustaining a 100‑Year Black Brand The Globetrotters predate the NBA and helped globalize basketball. After fading from TV prominence in the 1990s–2000s, a post‑pandemic strategy brought them back into media. Handy sees longevity itself as a lesson—few businesses, especially Black‑owned legacies, endure a century. Takeaway: Longevity comes from reinvention, relevance, and honoring history while adapting to the present. 4. Mastery, Discipline, and Authentic Skill Globetrotter performances are not “fake” or staged. Players must actually make the shots and execute at elite athletic levels. Handy compares their mindset to elite athletes like Steph Curry—hours of practice for moments of excellence. Takeaway: Entertainment still demands real mastery; excellence behind the scenes creates effortless magic on screen. 5. Trust as the Real Currency of Business Handy repeatedly emphasizes trust over talent as the foundation of his career. His progression—from editor to producer to network executive—came from delivering consistently on promises. Relationships, reliability, and integrity enabled him to control projects and earn leadership roles. Takeaway: Skills open doors, but trust keeps them open. 6. Mentorship and the Handy Foundation Handy formalized his long-standing mentorship work into the Handy Foundation (founded 2020). The foundation focuses on post‑production training, an area with limited Black representation. Started with 8 trainees; now has 400+ alumni working on major films and TV shows. The program is now a nationally recognized registered apprenticeship with the California Film Commission. Takeaway: Access—not just ambition—is the missing link for many aspiring creatives. Notable Quotes “Our business is less about skills and creativity and more about trust.” “A lot of times the first opportunity is the hardest one to get.” “They’re not pretending to make the basketball. You’ve actually got to make the shot.” “There aren’t a lot of Black folks in post‑production because they don’t get the opportunity to learn those skills.” “How many Black businesses can we say are 100 years old?” “They are ambassadors of goodwill. You’ve got to be a good person to be a Globetrotter.” #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.