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Leadership development doesn't happen where you're comfortable. Matt Ropchak shares why the biggest breakthroughs begin the moment you stop keeping both feet in the familiar.Leadership development isn't about collecting promotions. It's about growing through uncertainty, embracing discomfort, and developing people instead of simply solving problems.Matt Ropchak shares the experiences that reshaped his leadership, from overcoming imposter syndrome to surviving a life-changing heart attack that redefined his perspective on success. Together, Matt and Jaime explore why leaders should embrace change, coach instead of always providing the answers, and build a legacy by developing others.Whether you're leading through uncertainty or redefining success, this episode offers practical leadership insights.Timestamped Chapters00:00 Welcome and why growth starts outside your comfort zone02:11 Meet Matt Ropchak03:44 Don't keep both of your feet in the familiar08: 57 From imposter syndrome to confident leadership11: 13 Coaching instead of providing all the answers15:13 Leadership, priorities, and making difficult decisions22:50 The life-changing health event that shifted everything30:11 Redefining success and building a lasting legacy39:05 Leadership habits, mindset, and final reflectionsGuest BioMatt Ropchak is an executive leader with nearly three decades of experience leading engineering, operations, and supply chain organizations. He helps organizations build high-performing teams through authentic leadership and resilience.Quotes from the Episode"Don't keep both of your feet in the familiar.""Coach more. Solve less.""Your legacy is measured by the leaders you help grow."Leadership InsightsWhat is leadership development?Leadership development is the ongoing process of building the mindset, skills, and behaviors needed to lead people effectively. It includes self-awareness, coaching others, sound decision-making, and continuous growth through new challenges.Why is stepping outside your comfort zone important for leaders?Leaders grow by intentionally taking on unfamiliar challenges. Stepping beyond what's comfortable builds confidence, adaptability, and stronger decision-making while preparing leaders to navigate change.ResourcesConnect with Matt Ropchak on LinkedInLearn more about Jaime Taets and Keystone Group International: https://jaimetaets.comExplore Jaime's Executive Retreats: https://jaimetaets.com/executive-retreats/Follow Jaime on Instagram, LinkedIn, and FacebookIf this episode challenged the way you think about leadership development, share it with another leader who could benefit from these insights.Subscribe to View From The Top with Jaime Taets for more conversations about leadership, executive growth, and building organizations where people and performance thrive.Will see you at the top, and beyond.Jaime Taets

The point is not to have all the answers. Hillary Spreizer shares why leadership success is not about being the smartest person in the room.Hillary Spreizer, CEO and owner of Latitude Group, joins Jaime Taets for a brutally honest conversation about what leadership really looks like when the wins are happening but you are falling apart behind the scenes. She shares how buying a company, navigating post-COVID growth, and constantly chasing the next milestone forced her to rethink burnout, resilience, success, and what it actually means to lead.Jaime and Hillary explore why burnout can be a signal of misalignment, not just a capacity problem. They discuss how leaders can build resilience through practice, why anxiety is a flag and not proof that you are broken, and why the point is not to have all the answers.Timestamped Chapters0:00 Introduction to Hillary Spreizer2:53 From Recruiter to CEO and Business Owner4:49 Creating Resilience and Movement During Chaos8:13 The Unremarkable Story Behind Success11:01 Buying a Company and Confronting Imposter Syndrome12:49 When Success and Burnout Happen at the Same Time14:47 The Wake-Up Call: This Is a Problem16:22 Redefining Success Beyond Milestones18:44 Unlearning Scarcity and Choosing Abundance20:55 Anxiety as a Flag, Not Proof That You're Broken27:07 Why the Point Is Not to Have All the AnswersGuest BioHillary Spreizer is the CEO and owner of Latitude Group, where she has built her career from recruiter to manager, salesperson, sales leader, and ultimately business owner. After purchasing the company from its founder, Hillary navigated the realities of ownership, post-COVID growth, burnout, and the pressure of leading an organization through uncertainty.Her leadership philosophy centers on abundance, resilience, intentional movement, and bringing the right people into the room rather than trying to personally have every answer.Quotes from the Episode"The point is that I don't have the answers.""I don't have all the answers. We're just gonna figure it out.""It is illogical that you have peaked."Leadership InsightsWhat is leadership burnout?Leadership burnout is a state of exhaustion and disconnection that can occur when the way a leader is operating is no longer aligned with their capacity, values, or leadership system. In Hillary's experience, burnout was not simply about the company performing poorly. The company was doing well while she was struggling internally. Recognizing the signal and reassessing alignment can be an important starting point for change.How can leaders build resilience?Leaders can build resilience by practicing intentional movement through uncertainty instead of waiting until a crisis happens. That means repeatedly identifying what can be controlled, clarifying accountability and success, creating space for people when needed, and continuing to make thoughtful progress even when the final answer is not clear.Why is it important to stop trying to have all the answers?Leaders who believe they must have all the answers often become the bottleneck in their organizations. Hillary explains that the point is not to be the smartest person in the room. It is to bring the right people into the room and create an environment where movement and progress can happen, even in uncertainty.ResourcesConnect with Hillary Spreizer on LinkedIn Explore Latitude GroupExplore Jaime's Women's Executive Retreats.Explore Keystone Group International and its leadership, culture, and organizational growth work.Follow Jaime on Instagram, LinkedIn, and FacebookIf you have ever felt the weight of believing you need to have all the answers, this conversation is your permission slip to let that go. Share it with a leader who needs to be reminded that leadership is about building the room, not being the smartest person in it.Subscribe to View From The Top with Jaime Taets for more conversations about resilience, leadership, and the journey from success to significance.Will see you at the top, and beyond.Jaime Taets

Leadership burnout does not always happen when everything falls apart. Sometimes it happens when everything is going right, but the pace, pressure, and responsibility are no longer sustainable.Josh Helgesen, CEO and majority owner of Greiner Construction, joins Jaime Taets to talk about the hidden weight of leadership, energy management, self-leadership, and the cost of confusing exhaustion with success. Josh shares his 26-year journey from apprentice carpenter to CEO, what changed when he realized he was strong for everyone else but was not refueling himself, and why sustainable leadership requires more than ambition.Jaime and Josh explore what it means to recognize an unsustainable pace before a crisis hits, how to protect white space, and why the climb does not have to mean climbing harder. Sometimes, you need to climb smarter.Timestamped Chapters0:00 Introduction to Josh Helgesen2:07 The Hidden Climb of Leadership3:21 From Apprentice Carpenter to CEO8:05 The People Who Shape Your Leadership9:50 The Climb Moment: When Everything Was Working11:21 Recognizing an Unsustainable Pace13:09 When Leadership Starts Affecting Home16:11 Letting Go of Being the One Who Carries Everything17:10 Redefining Success as Alignment and Endurance18:40 Protecting White Space and Auditing Your Energy22:27 Ambition, Alignment, and Self-LeadershipGuest BioJosh Helgesen is the CEO and majority owner of Greiner Construction. He began his career with the company 26 years ago as an apprentice carpenter and worked his way through roles including foreman, superintendent, field leadership, ownership, and ultimately CEO.His leadership journey is a powerful example of how career growth is built through opportunity, experience, relationships, mentorship, peer groups, coaching, and the willingness to keep learning. Josh now focuses not only on leading the business but also on becoming a better leader, father, husband, and human being.Quotes from the Episode"You don't get extra credit for exhaustion.""Ambition without alignment will cost you.""Protect your energy. Everyone you lead feels it."Leadership InsightsWhat is leadership burnout?Leadership burnout is the exhaustion that can develop when sustained pressure, responsibility, and ambition are not balanced with recovery, boundaries, and personal well-being. Josh emphasizes that pressure itself is not necessarily the problem. The danger comes from unmanaged pressure and an unsustainable pace.What is self-leadership?Self-leadership starts with managing yourself before trying to manage everyone and everything around you. For Josh, that means understanding your energy, recognizing your limits, reflecting before reacting, and making sure your ambition remains aligned with the life and relationships you want to protect.How can leaders recognize an unsustainable pace?Leaders can recognize an unsustainable pace when they notice subtle signs such as less patience, internal tension, constant go mode, and the feeling of being strong for everyone else but not refueling themselves. Josh explains that these signs often appear when everything looks successful on paper, making them easy to ignore.ResourcesConnect with Josh Helgesen  on  LinkedIn Learn more about  Greiner ConstructionExplore Jaime's Women's Executive Retreats.Explore Keystone Group International and its leadership, culture, and organizational growth work.Follow Jaime on Instagram, LinkedIn, and FacebookIf you have ever felt like you are strong for everyone else but not refueling yourself, this conversation is for you. Share it with someone who needs to be reminded that they do not get extra credit for exhaustion.Subscribe to View From The Top with Jaime Taets for more conversations about leadership, energy management, and the journey from success to significance.Will see you at the top, and beyond.Jaime Taets

Redefining success through joy means learning that resilience is not always about pushing harder. It is knowing when to pause, heal, and find joy in the storm.Kelli Williams, healing-informed executive coach, business and marketing strategist, storyteller, and former nonprofit leader, joins Jaime Taets for a conversation about resilience, identity, guilt, people-pleasing, and redefining what success really means.Kelli opens up about the experiences that shaped her leadership, including being a teenage mother, navigating major career transitions, surviving domestic abuse, and leading a nonprofit through a crisis involving national attention, threats, and fear for her family. She shares how those moments taught her the difference between being strong and being resilient.Jaime and Kelli explore why resilience can mean resting instead of pushing through, how trauma responses show up in leadership, and why leaders need to give themselves permission to say, "I am not okay." They discuss how identity shifts over time, why guilt and people-pleasing can become exhausting patterns, and how finding joy in the storm is a choice leaders can make.Timestamped Chapters0:00 Introduction to Kelli Williams2:00 From Suffering to Wisdom to Service4:00 The Hidden Stories Behind the Highlight Reel6:00 Kelli Shares Her Experience as a Domestic Abuse Survivor9:00 Leading Through Crisis, Fear, and National Attention13:00 Why Being Strong Is Not Always the Same as Being Resilient15:00 Learning to Give Yourself Permission to Pause18:00 Understanding Trauma Responses and Healing21:00 Identity Shifts and Shedding Old Versions of Yourself25:00 Unlearning Guilt, Perfectionism, and People-Pleasing29:00 Redefining Success Through Happiness and JoyGuest BioKelli Williams is a healing-informed executive coach, business and marketing strategist, storyteller, and former nonprofit leader. Her work centers on helping people understand their stories, navigate change, build meaningful connections, and use their experiences to serve and inspire others.Kelli is also working on her first book, described as a love letter to the next generation of women in business, while continuing her work through coaching, storytelling, workshops, and teaching.Quotes from the Episode"Resilience can be being softer.""We can be in the storm and find joy at the same time.""It doesn't have to work out perfectly for you to be okay."Leadership InsightsWhat is resilience?Resilience is the ability to move through adversity while continuing to adapt, heal, and move forward. Kelli explains that resilience is not necessarily about staying strong during a crisis. It can also mean recognizing when you are tired, giving yourself permission to pause, and learning how to respond differently to difficult experiences.How can leaders find joy during difficult times?Leaders can find joy during difficult times by allowing themselves to acknowledge what they are experiencing instead of constantly forcing themselves to push through. Small practices such as movement, breathing, personal check-ins, and identifying moments of hope can help leaders reconnect with themselves while navigating uncertainty.Why do leaders struggle with identity shifts?As leaders grow, their identities naturally evolve. Kelli discusses how being a teenage mother, nonprofit leader, founder, or high-performing professional can become part of how someone defines themselves, but those identities do not have to determine who they are forever. Growth often requires shedding old identities without pretending those experiences never happened.ResourcesConnect with Kelli Williams on LinkedinConnect with Kelli Williams: legacyrising.com  Explore Jaime's Women's Executive Retreats.Explore Keystone Group International and its leadership, culture, and organizational growth work.Follow Jaime on Instagram, LinkedIn, and FacebookIf you have been waiting for permission to pause, rest, and find joy in the middle of the storm, this is your sign. Share this episode with someone who needs to be reminded that they do not have to be okay all the time to be a strong leader.Subscribe to View From The Top with Jaime Taets for more conversations about resilience, joy, and the journey from success to significance.Will see you at the top, and beyond.Jaime Taets

Leadership through adversity is not about avoiding the valley. It is about building a foundation strong enough to keep you moving through it.Ben Utecht, former NFL tight end, Super Bowl champion, speaker, author, and culture expert, joins Jaime Taets for a conversation about fear, failure, preparation, belief, identity, and the peaks and valleys that shape a meaningful life.Ben shares the story of going from a potential first-round NFL draft pick to an undrafted free agent after a devastating injury and then receiving an unexpected call from Tony Dungy and the Indianapolis Colts. His journey ultimately led him to the NFL, a Super Bowl championship, a career in speaking and culture, and his book The Champion's Creed. But the real story is not the highlight reel. It is what happened in between.Jaime and Ben explore what it means to stay grounded when you are at the top, rebuild yourself when you are in the valley, and stop allowing achievements to define your identity. They discuss how preparation builds confidence, why surrender can be a catalyst for winning, and how leaders can build a foundation of beliefs they can return to in difficult seasons.Timestamped Chapters0:00 Introduction to Ben Utecht2:36 From Minnesota to the NFL with Peyton Manning and Tony Dungy7:11 Discovering Purpose Beyond Achievement9:56 Fear of Failure and the Voice of Self-Doubt12:16 From Potential First-Round Pick to Undrafted Free Agent14:58 The Unexpected Call from Tony Dungy16:59 Finding Consistency Through Peaks and Valleys18:36 Navigating Identity Shifts22:56 Redefining Success and Letting Go of Materialism25:22 Why Surrender Is a Catalyst for Winning29:38 Building a Foundation You Can Return ToGuest BioBen Utecht is a former NFL tight end, Super Bowl champion, speaker, author, entrepreneur, and culture expert. He played for the Indianapolis Colts, won Super Bowl XLI, and learned under legendary coach Tony Dungy.After football, Ben built a career focused on leadership, organizational culture, personal development, and transforming people. He is the author of The Champion's Creed: Transform Your Culture Through the Power of Belief.Ben's work centers on the idea that organizations will always have a culture, either by design or by default, and leaders have the opportunity to intentionally build one that transforms people.Quotes from the Episode"Find the consistency through the peaks and valleys.""Believe.""Surrender is actually the catalyst for winning."Leadership InsightsWhat is leadership through adversity?Leadership through adversity is the ability to remain grounded, make purposeful decisions, and continue leading when circumstances become difficult. Ben Utecht's story shows how preparation, belief, values, and endurance can give leaders a foundation to rely on during uncertain or challenging seasons.Why is preparation important for overcoming adversity?Preparation creates confidence because it gives people something concrete to fall back on when fear and uncertainty appear. Ben explains that his preparation in sports, through film study, training, and repetition, helped quiet self-doubt and gave him confidence when facing difficult situations.How can leaders build a foundation for hard times?Leaders can build a foundation by clarifying what they believe, writing down their values, and creating a personal creed they can return to. Ben explains that when you are in the valley, having objective truths you have already defined can pull you out of fear and uncertainty.ResourcesConnect with Ben: ben@ben-utecht.comFollow Ben on LinkedIn for culture and leadership insightsBook: The Champion's Creed: Transform Your Culture Through the Power of Belief Learn more about Jaime Taets and her work in leadership development and organizational growth.Explore Jaime's Women's Executive Retreats, focused on dreams, fears, purpose, and meaningful change.Follow Jaime on Instagram, LinkedIn, and FacebookIf you have ever wondered how to stay grounded through the highs and lows of leadership, this conversation is for you. Share it with someone who needs to be reminded that consistency is found in the peaks and valleys.Subscribe to View From The Top with Jaime Taets for more conversations about leadership, resilience, and the journey from success to significance.Will see you at the top, and beyond.Jaime Taets

You control more than you think. Giselle Ugarte shares why you're more powerful than you realize and how to stop giving your power away to other people's opinions.Giselle Ugarte, performance coach, international speaker, and executive coach, joins Jaime Taets for a candid conversation about control, confidence, authenticity, and the pressure of other people's expectations.After leaving college without a plan, Giselle reinvented herself multiple times before launching her own business during the pandemic. She opens up about difficult seasons involving mental health, illness, and identity — and how those experiences taught her to take responsibility for what she can control. She also shares a powerful mindset shift: "Respectfully, you are not my audience." Not everyone who loves you or has an opinion about your choices is qualified to advise you on where you're going next.Jaime and Giselle discuss how to filter outside opinions, ask for the support you need, and build a circle that helps you grow. They explore why authentic connection requires someone to go first, how vulnerability creates a ripple effect, and why success is ultimately about using what you've been given to make a positive impact on others.Timestamped Chapters0:00 Introduction to Giselle Ugarte3:05 From TV Host to Entrepreneur: Reinventing Yourself7:00 The Importance of Being Seen and Sharing Your Story9:00 Health Struggles and Showing Up Authentically13:23 Changing Your Identity and Your Circle16:00 How to Handle Criticism Without Becoming Defensive19:12 Letting Go of Family Approval22:58 "Respectfully, You Are Not My Audience"25:22 Redefining Success and Creating a Ripple Effect29:19 Protecting Your Energy and Building a Reflection Practice34:31 Ask for the Support You NeedGuest BioGiselle Ugarte is a performance coach, international speaker, executive coach, and professional speaker. Her career has included television hosting, multiple career reinventions, and launching her own business during the pandemic. Her work centers on confidence, trusting yourself, authenticity, purpose, and helping people recognize their full potential.Giselle is also the creator of Action-Forward Coaching, a confidence and communication boot camp designed to help you be seen and heard.Quotes from the Episode"Respectfully, you are not my audience.""You are in more control than you think.""Ask for what you need."Leadership InsightsWhat does "control more than you think" mean?"You control more than you think" means recognizing the areas of your life where you can take responsibility instead of giving all of your power to circumstances, other people, or outside opinions. Giselle encourages listeners to focus on what they can influence, ask for the support they need, and take ownership of the choices available to them.How do you know whose advice to listen to?Not everyone who gives you advice is qualified to guide your next move. Giselle's framework is to ask whether the person is your audience or a mentor: have they done what you're trying to do, or are they someone you actually want to serve? If not, their opinion may not deserve the weight you're giving it.Why is it important to ask for support?Many people expect others to read their minds and then feel disappointed when support doesn't come. Giselle explains that asking for help is part of taking responsibility. If you need encouragement, accountability, or a cheerleader, you have to name it and ask for it.ResourcesConnect with Giselle Ugarte: giselleugarte.com | Hub for performance coaching, speaking, and her newsletter.Follow Giselle on Instagram and LinkedInAction-Forward Coaching | A confidence and communication boot camp to help you be seen and heard. Learn more about Jaime Taets and her work in leadership development and organizational growth.Explore Jaime's Women's Executive Retreats, focused on dreams, fears, purpose, and meaningful change.Follow Jaime on Instagram, LinkedIn, and FacebookIf you have been waiting for permission to stop letting other people's opinions define your path, this is your sign. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear that they are in more control than they think.Subscribe to View From The Top with Jaime Taets for more conversations about control, confidence, and the journey from success to significance.Will see you at the top, and beyond.Jaime Taets

Resilience isn't built only when life gets hard. Kristi Piehl explains why choosing difficult things when you can may prepare you for the fear you can't choose.Kristi Piehl, Founder and CEO of Media Minefield, joins Jaime Taets for a vulnerable conversation about resilience, fear, leadership, identity, and the moments that force us to rethink what matters most.After losing her television news career during the 2008 economic crisis, Kristi spent nearly two years figuring out what came next before founding Media Minefield. Years later, her son's cancer diagnosis created another life-changing moment that reshaped her perspective on family, work, success, and what truly matters. Through both experiences, Kristi learned to control what she could control, lean on community, and choose the hard things when they were still a choice.Jaime and Kristi discuss how difficult experiences can clarify your values rather than completely change who you are. They explore why leaders need to know who they are, why you cannot go through hard times alone, how relationships can change during adversity, and why success can ultimately mean having the freedom to make meaningful choices and help others.Timestamped Chapters0:00 From Job Loss to Finding a New Path 2:35 From TV News Reporter to Entrepreneur7:51 Control What You Can Control9:26 Choose Hard Before Life Chooses It for You11:23 When Adversity Reveals What Really Matters12:59 Success = Freedom16:32 Know Who You Are Before You Lead Others21:22 Take the Next Right Step23:28 The Fear You Choose vs. The Fear That Chooses You28:26 Be Yourself, Lean Into It, and Leave a TrailGuest BioKristi Piehl is the Founder and CEO of Media Minefield, a national award-winning public relations firm specializing in media relations, executive social media, reputation management, crisis communication, and training.Before launching Media Minefield in 2010, Kristi spent 12 years as an Emmy Award-winning television news reporter. She is also the author of Flip Your Script: Own Your Story & Unlock the Positive Power of Social Media, host of the Flip Your Script podcast, an experienced keynote speaker, and a Forbes Councils contributor.Kristi has been recognized with multiple PRNEWS awards and named one of Minnesota's 500 Most Powerful Business Leaders. She earned her Master of Science in Management and Leadership from Pepperdine University's Graziadio Business School.Quotes from the Episode"Choose hard when it's a choice.""Success equals freedom.""If you choose fear when you can, you are more ready to be available for the fear that chooses you."Leadership InsightsWhat is resilience?Resilience is the ability to adapt, recover, and continue moving forward when faced with difficult circumstances. Kristi's experience shows that resilience can be strengthened before a crisis by intentionally choosing challenges, building supportive relationships, and learning how to focus energy on what you can control.How can leaders build resilience before a crisis?Leaders can build resilience by doing difficult things while they still have a choice, trying unfamiliar experiences, strengthening their relationships, and developing a clear understanding of their values. Kristi argues that practicing hard things in ordinary moments can make you more prepared when circumstances become genuinely difficult.How can difficult experiences change leadership?Difficult experiences can clarify what matters most without requiring someone to become an entirely different person. For Kristi, adversity reinforced the importance of family, meaningful work, authentic leadership, and using her position to help others.ResourcesLearn more about Kristi Piehl and her work in leadership, media, and storytelling.Explore Media Minefield, Kristi's public relations and reputation management agency.Listen to Flip Your Script, Kristi's podcast about transformation, storytelling, and using social media for positive impact.Learn more about Jaime Taets and her work in leadership development and organizational growth.Explore Jaime's Women's Executive Retreats, focused on dreams, fears, purpose, and meaningful change.Follow Jaime on Instagram, LinkedIn, and FacebookIf this conversation challenged the way you think about resilience, fear, or the hard things in life, share it with another leader who could benefit from these insights. Subscribe to View From The Top with Jaime Taets for more conversations about leadership, resilience, and the journey from success to significance.Will see you at the top, and beyond.Jaime Taets

Personal growth can require letting go of the identity that made you successful. Andrea Sullivan shares why your next chapter may begin when you give yourself permission to dream again. Andrea Sullivan, CEO and Co-founder of vYve and former Chief Marketing Officer of VaynerX and Interbrand, joins Jaime Taets for a candid conversation about personal growth, identity, success, and the courage to become someone new.Andrea shares her journey from the Midwest to New York City, through nearly two decades in corporate leadership and into entrepreneurship. Along the way, she discovered that titles, achievements, and external validation can become so closely tied to our identity that they eventually keep us from seeing what could come next.Together, Andrea and Jaime explore identity shifts, imposter syndrome, community, resilience, intuition, and why what got you here may not be what gets you where you're going next. They also talk about finding the right rooms, creating space for reflection, and becoming more human in an increasingly AI-driven world.Timestamped Chapters 00:00 Meet Andrea Sullivan and the power of identity shifts06:04 From corporate leadership to building vYve07:30 When success looks right but doesn't feel right10:39 You have the right to dream and change13:50 Why the rooms you're in shape your growth14:47 Letting go of titles, achievement, and external validation17:09 Discovering who you are beyond serving others19:44 Redefining success and releasing the CMO identity22:15 Why what got you here won't get you there25:29 Finding grounding through running and active meditatio28:16 You don't have to navigate your next chapter alone32:06 Trusting your intuition33:26 Andrea's message for leaders Guest BioAndrea Sullivan is the CEO and Co-founder of vYve, a company focused on helping entrepreneurs and C-suite leaders become their best and happiest selves. She previously served as Chief Marketing Officer at VaynerX and Interbrand, building a career around branding, leadership, and helping organizations and leaders grow.Through vYve, Andrea helps high-performing leaders explore where they may be stuck, identify what is holding them back, and design their next chapter with greater clarity and authenticity.Quotes from the Episode"You have the right to dream and to realize those dreams.""What got us here is definitely not going to be getting us to wherever it is that we're going.""We're not in this alone."Leadership Insights What is personal growth?Personal growth is the ongoing process of becoming more self-aware, resilient, and intentional about who you are and what you want next. Andrea's story shows that growth can mean letting go of an identity built around titles, achievements, and external expectations so you can make room for a more authentic version of yourself.Why can identity hold successful leaders back?When titles, achievements, reputation, and external validation become part of how leaders define themselves, letting go of them can feel like losing part of who they are. Andrea's experience shows that releasing an old identity can create space to dream again, trust your intuition, and step into a new chapter.ResourcesLearn more about vYve and its community for entrepreneurs and leaders.Learn more about Jaime Taets and her leadership work.Explore Jaime's Women's Executive Retreats.Explore Keystone Group International and its leadership, culture, and organizational growth work.Follow Jaime on Instagram, LinkedIn, and FacebookIf this conversation challenged the way you think about personal growth, identity, or success, share it with another leader who could benefit from these insights.Subscribe to View From The Top with Jaime Taets for more conversations about leadership, personal growth, resilience, and becoming the person you're meant to be.Will see you at the top, and beyond.Jaime Taets

You don't need to have everything figured out before taking the next step. Lindsay Holden shares why trusting your instincts, embracing progress over perfection, and believing in your vision can lead to extraordinary growth.Building a successful business isn't about having all the answers. It's about staying curious, making decisions with confidence, and continuing to move forward even when the path isn't clear.In this episode, Lindsay Holden, Co-Founder of Odele Beauty, shares her journey from leading merchandising at Target to building one of the fastest-growing hair care brands in mass retail. She and Jaime discuss trusting your intuition, navigating the shift from founder to leader, balancing growth with personal priorities, and why there is no single formula for success.Whether you're building a business, leading a team, or preparing for your next big leap, this conversation offers practical leadership insights grounded in real experience.Timestamped Chapters00:00 Welcome and introducing Lindsay Holden02:15 Leaving corporate life to build Odele08:42 Building a brand with purpose and accessibility15:10 Progress over perfection in entrepreneurship22:18 Transitioning from founder to leader30:40 Protecting creativity, energy, and relationships38:12 Learning to trust your intuition46:05 There's no one right way to build success51:30 Bonus RoundGuest BioLindsay Holden is the Co-Founder of Odele Beauty, a fast-growing hair care brand redefining premium products at accessible prices. After spending eight years as a merchant at Target, she co-founded Odele in 2020, growing the company to more than 15,000 retail locations nationwide. She is passionate about entrepreneurship, authentic leadership, and building brands that combine purpose, performance, and accessibility.Quotes from the Episode"Progress over perfection.""There's no one right way to do anything.""Trust your intuition."Leadership InsightsWhy is trusting your intuition important in leadership?Strong leaders gather advice, but they don't ignore their own experience. Trusting your instincts allows you to make confident decisions while staying true to your values, especially during periods of growth and uncertainty.What does progress over perfection mean?Waiting for perfect conditions often slows growth. Leaders who embrace progress over perfection learn from mistakes, adapt quickly, and keep moving forward instead of becoming stuck by fear or unrealistic expectations.ResourcesConnect with Lindsay Holden on LinkedInLearn more about Odele BeautyLearn more about Jaime Taets and Keystone Group International: https://jaimetaets.comExplore Jaime's Executive Retreats: https://jaimetaets.com/executive-retreats/Follow Jaime on Instagram, LinkedIn, and FacebookIf this episode encouraged you to dream bigger and trust your own leadership journey, share it with someone who needs the reminder.Subscribe to View From The Top with Jaime Taets for more conversations about leadership, growth, and building organizations where people and performance thrive.Will see you at the top, and beyond.Jaime Taets

Have you ever wondered why standing on a mountain summit and looking at a vast horizon instantly makes your worries vanish? This episode dives deep into the evolutionary science and neurobiology behind the profound emotional rush we experience when we look out over a grand landscape. We unpack the secret psychological mechanisms—from ancient survival instincts to the neurochemistry of awe—that transform a simple view into a powerful medicine for the modern mind.

Supply chain technology has been evolving rapidly, but the biggest shifts in operational excellence may still be unfolding. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton and Wiley Jones are joined by Ben Gordon, founder and managing partner of Cambridge Capital LLC. Together, they explore what it truly means to scale businesses in the global supply chain, from workflow automation and AI-driven predictive pricing to strategic M&A and operational leadership. Ben draws on nearly 25 years of experience investing in, building, and advising supply chain companies, including XPO, Greenscreens, and Everest. He makes the case for focusing relentlessly on “the one big thing,” executing with discipline, and using technology not just to cut costs but to enable growth. He also unpacks how AI and workflow automation are transforming logistics operations, creating triple-win outcomes for teams, customers, and the broader ecosystem. Ben shares the leadership principles that guide him: integrate external insights, be brutally honest in self-assessment, “simplify, focus, execute”, and know when bold, strategic moves are needed. He also highlights the importance of operational rigor and culture, demonstrating how leaders can turn competitors into partners and make businesses indispensable to customers. Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Intro (02:51) Deep Supply Chain Roots (05:08) Advisory vs. Growth Capital (06:38) Three Top-of-Mind Market Trends (11:33) Practical Value of AI in Logistics (14:47) Growth Focused Approach Not Cost Cutting (16:40) Leadership and Operational Discipline Create Value (19:19) Brad Jacobs Scaling Playbook Revealed (24:27) Volatility Demands Focus and Execution (28:21) Investors' Perspective on Tech Opportunities (31:15) Founder Reality Check Lessons Learned (35:11) Market Skepticism & The SaaSpocalypse (39:56) Who Wins and Scales Long Term (43:39) Final Advice Start With Outside In (48:13) BGSA Deals Pipeline and Highlights (51:59) Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing Additional Links & Resources: Connect with Ben Gordon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bengordon18/ Connect with Wiley Jones: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wileycwjones/ Learn more about Cambridge Capital LLC: https://www.cambridgecapital.com/ Learn more about Doss: https://www.doss.com/ Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/about Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://supplychainnow.com/media-kit/ WEBINAR- The Expanding Role of Supply Chain Optimization Teams in Driving Business Impact: https://bit.ly/3PHRAAf WEBINAR- AI that moves at velocity: Cut through latency with agentic workflows: https://bit.ly/4x4626t This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/top-of-the-deal-table-ai-supply-chain-next-wave-value-1597 The content in this episode, including all audio, videos, visuals, and graphics, is the property of Supply Chain Now and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, modification, or re-uploading of this content in any form is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from Supply Chain Now.For licensing inquiries or permissions, please contact us at production@supplychainnow.com© 2026 Supply Chain Now. All rights reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The real estate industry is changing faster than ever.On this episode of RWorld Talk, Chris Krzemien sits down with Tom Bohn, CEO of Inman, to discuss the future of real estate, AI, MLS consolidation, interest rates, industry disruption, and what Realtors® need to be paying attention to right now.Tom shares how he ended up leading one of the most influential media brands in real estate and offers a candid look at the challenges and opportunities facing Realtors®, brokers, MLSs, and consumers.From the impact of AI on the profession to why local expertise still matters, this conversation dives into the trends shaping the next decade of real estate.We Covered:➡️ What Inman sees happening across markets nationwide➡️ The future of MLS consolidation and data ownership➡️ Why interest rates may stay higher longer than expected➡️ The difference between headlines and reality in today's market➡️ What real estate leaders should be focusing on right now➡️ and more...If you're a Realtor®, broker, MLS executive, or simply want to understand where the industry is headed, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Chapters:00:00 Welcome and intro01:23 Tom Bohn's Story03:45 Disruption and AI Pace09:27 MLS Consolidation Debate12:34 Market Trends Nationwide13:57 Rates, Inflation, and Fed Reality16:51 AI Hype Meets Reality21:43 MLS Consolidation Drivers26:49 Why Not One MLS31:02 Realtors® Next 5 Years35:34 Getting On Inman Radar40:02 South Florida's Next Move42:55 Wrap UpConnect with Inman: Website: inman.com Got a story idea or want to get on the Inman stage? Email Tom directly at tom@inman.comFOLLOW US:Instagram: @rworldtalkLinkedIn: @rworldtalkpodcastWebsite: https://rworld.com/LISTEN ON AUDIO:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6TFUYs7cTWw539wUD7aLkE?si=79cdc73ede2f4828Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rworld-talk-south-florida-real-estate/id1671206655#RealEstate #Inman #CEO #MLS #AI #News #Technology #HousingMarket #Realtor #Brokerage

Who is Jesus, really? In this talk, we take a step back and climb for a bigger view. From life's deepest questions — Why is there something rather than nothing? What's the point of it all? — to the surprising claim that Jesus isn't just part of the story but its centre. Drawing on Colossians 1, this message explores Jesus as creator, sustainer, reconciler, and the one who brings new creation into a broken world. Whether you're curious, sceptical, searching, or already following Jesus, this is an invitation to see him more clearly — and to consider what it might mean to make peace with him.

Pastor Tom continues our Centering on Jesus series with a powerful message from Colossians 1:15–23. In this passage, Paul gives us a breathtaking view of who Jesus truly is — the image of the invisible God, the creator of all things, the head of the church, and the one who reconciles all things through the cross. When we see Jesus more clearly, everything else comes into focus.

It’s not business as usual this time on Brew Ha Ha with Herlinda Heras and Daedalus Howell, as Herlinda presents Beatles and Brews today. She has had this playlist on her main fridge for about 6 years. What’s more, she has such a collection of beers that she can line up the labels to match the songs for today’s show. The show begins with two Beatles tunes, She Loves You and I Want You / She’s So Heavy. Herlinda is a Beatles superfan. She knows Pete Best, who was the drummer for The Beatles before Ringo joined the band. Herlinda even has a signed picture with him from when he played in Petaluma on tour. Pete’s mother Mona Best bet on a horse named Never Say Die to win the 1954 Epsom Derby, at 33-1 odds. (sorry, audio garbled at 8:00) She used the winnings to buy the house where they built The Casbah Coffee Club in the basement. Pete’s brother Roag still runs tours at the original Casbah location. She Loves You goes with A View From The Top from Five Boroughs Brewing in Brooklyn. They brewed this beer to commemorate the refurbishing of the Empire State Building. It matches the Beatles arrival in NY in 1964 on Ed Sullivan and at Shea Stadium, and all the later New York connections. Daedalus asks Herlinda how she became such a big Beatles fan. Herlinda’s dad was in the Navy, and they were stationed for a while at Hunter’s Point Shipyard. Candlestick Park was nearby, and her mom wasn’t at the Beatles concert, but she said she could hear the crowd screaming. When her dad was in the Far East in the Navy, there where places where he could record albums onto reel-to-reel. Herlinda had an Akai reel-to-reel tape player. He gave her an audio documentary history of the Beatles that she listened to it over and over again. Black is Beautiful and Blackbird Herlinda was doing her math homework one day while living at Hamilton AFB in Novato. She was listening to KRQR San Francisco when the news came in of John Lennon’s murder. She immediately started her reel-to-reel recorder and captured the local coverage from all the local radio stations. Herlinda opens a beer called Black is Beautiful. She pairs it with the Beatles song Blackbird and points out Paul McCartney’s story of its origin. A bird means a girl in British English and Paul had seen stories of young black girls having to be escorted to school in the American south, and he wrote the song to describe them. The Black Is Beautiful beer started from an African American brewer Marcus Baskerville in the wake of George Floyd’s death. The song Tomorrow Never Knows, with its Indian sitars, suggests an IPA, India Pale Ale. There is more beer and Beatles music than we have time for in one show, so we will have to revisit this topic. Before we end this episode, Herlinda opens a Ukrainian style Golden Ale flavored with coriander. The BJCP judging guidelines recently admitted this Ukrainian style to their catalog. Herlinda suggests the song Golden Slumbers, for the Ukrainian ale. We will have to do a 2.0. We didn’t even get to the English beers. 

If you've had any experience in the Mustang club world and have been following the collector car hobby of late, then you've likely already heard that traditional, dues-paying Mustang clubs have been suffering substantial losses in membership over the past decade. Some say it's just natural attrition based on an aging club member population, while others think it's due to an irreversible downward spiral in the number of young people who are interested in cars. As the hobby is seeing a shift toward social-media based clubs and Cars & Coffee events, is this just a temporary trend or is it indicating a tragic end to the Mustang club universe? We ask two experienced former presidents of large, established Midwest clubs – Mark Bedel of the Greater Pittsburgh Mustang Club and our own co-host, Mike Rey of the Mustang Owner's Club of SouthEastern Michigan – for some real-world insight on the future facing Mustang clus and young people inthe hobby. Listen right to the end to hear their surprising predictions!

In this episode of Chewing It Over, Jack speaks with Andrew Walton, offering what Andrew describes as “a view from the top” of healthcare leadership and professional practice .The conversation explores Andrew's career journey and the lessons that come from working across clinical practice, leadership roles, and wider healthcare systems. Rather than focusing purely on clinical skills, Andrew highlights the importance of systems thinking, collaboration, and understanding the broader context in which healthcare operates.A key theme of the discussion is the gap that can exist between frontline clinicians and decision-making structures. Andrew reflects on how leaders must balance competing pressures: workforce constraints, service demands, financial limitations, and patient outcomes. From this perspective, clinical excellence alone is not enough — meaningful change requires clinicians to engage with the organisational and strategic dimensions of healthcare.Jack and Andrew also discuss how clinicians can develop leadership capabilities throughout their careers. Leadership is not framed as a job title but as a mindset and responsibility, where clinicians contribute to improving services, supporting colleagues, and advocating for better patient care.Importantly, Andrew emphasises that leadership roles can feel distant or inaccessible to many clinicians. However, understanding how decisions are made — and how clinicians can influence them — helps bridge the gap between policy, management, and clinical practice.Ultimately, the episode offers a reflective look at the profession from a strategic vantage point, encouraging clinicians to think beyond individual patient encounters and consider their wider role in shaping healthcare systems.

Join Dr. Phillip Mountrose for an uplifting meditation where we will meet with Archangel Raziel on top of the world It's an exhilarating feeling, rising to this expansive place where you can get a cosmic view yourself and your reality. And it's a great opportunity to set the pace for having a magical week in touch with the Divine. ❤️Please set the intention to receive then relax and enjoy!Discover Enlightened World Network: a safe space for spiritual growth. Explore archangels, Divine Mother, the Christ Consciousness, light codes, energy healing, and guided meditations all with the purpose of strengthening one's understanding and oneness with Source. Learn about spiritually transformative authors, musicians and healers. From motivational learning to inner guidance, you will find the best program for you.Dr. Jane Mountrose, and her husband Phillip, are EFT and energy healing experts, published authors, spiritual coaches, trainers, and founding directors of the Awakenings Institute, a non-profit organization devoted to helping to create a more loving world where everyone and everything is honored and nurtured.In her role as a Minister of Holistic Healing with Awakenings Institute, Jane has devoted more than three decades to exploring the fields of personal and spiritual development. This includes helping her students and clients to access the love and wisdom in their hearts and souls.Jane Mountrose. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077406729108Check out this Free E-Book www.getthesolution.orgJane and Phillip Mountrose: https://gettingthru.org/awakenings​https://www.facebook.com/phillipmountroseCheck out our website featuring over 200 spirit-inspired lightworkers specializing in meditation, energy work and angel channelinghttps://www.enlightenedworld.onlineEnjoy inspirational and educational shows at http://www.youtube.com/c/EnlightenedWorldNetworkTo sign up for a newsletter to stay up on EWN programs and events, sign up here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/2TRBaeGEnlightened World Network is now available on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Podbean, Spotify, and Amazon Music.Link to EWN's disclaimer: https://enlightenedworld.online/disclaimer/

Welcome to the finale of our mini-series. We started frozen in the ice, we flowed with the river, we expanded into the field, and we climbed the mountain. Now, we stand at the top.Today isn't about doing; it is about seeing. The air up here is different—thinner, purer, and silent—and you have left the noise of the world far below.In this final session, we practice "Victory Breathing"—the sigh of relief after a long journey. We visualize the path we have traveled, looking down to see that the problems which felt like giants below now look like ants from up here. This is the gift of the summit: Perspective.In this episode, you will learn:Victory Breathing: How to stop fighting for your breath and simply receive it.The 360-Degree Visualization: Seeing your worries as "dust in the distance".The Anchor: How to carry the peace of the mountain back down to the real world.Summit Affirmations: Repeat these when you need to remember your strength:"I have arrived.""I see my life clearly.""I am above the noise.""I carry this peace back down with me.""I am proud of who I am becoming."Martin's 3 Caring Tips for a Happier Life: The true master is the one who can carry the peace of the mountain back down into the marketplace. Here is how to do it:Celebrate the Micro-Wins: We often wait for the big moment to celebrate, but you climbed this mountain one step at a time. Today, celebrate a tiny win—getting out of bed, drinking water, or showing kindness.The 10,000-Foot View: Next time you feel overwhelmed, close your eyes and imagine zooming out to 10,000 feet. Ask yourself: "Will this matter in five years?". Distance creates clarity.The Souvenir: You can't stay on the mountain, but you can bring a stone back with you. Find a physical object today—a smooth stone or small trinket—and keep it in your pocket as an anchor to remind you of this calm.Thank you for taking this journey from the ice to the summit. If this series helped you find clarity, please leave a review and let me know which part resonated with you the most.Smile often, be kind, and enjoy the view.

In conversation with BOAT International's online editor Holly Margerrison, Fraser's CEO Anders Kurtén reflects on nearly three years at the helm of one of the superyacht industry's most established brokerages. The discussion spans brokerage and charter performance, shifting client demographics, the rise of far-flung destinations, sustainability and transparency – and what the data is revealing about where the market is heading next.This episode of BOAT Briefing is sponsored by Amico & Co, a Genoa-based, family-owned refit yard with more than 200 years of maritime heritage, renowned for its full-service refit expertise on large yachts, delivered through highly specialised in-house teams.BOATPro: https://boatint.com/3m0Subscribe: https://boatint.com/3m1Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

View from the Top is now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Please do me a huge favor – follow and listen to the first episode out now. I can’t wait to share these new conversations with you. Coming from people who inspire me, and I know will inspire you too. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube

In this bonus episode, Thoma Bravo founder and managing partner, Orlando Bravo joins View From The Top from Stanford GSB for a candid conversation on his nonlinear journey—from leaving a small town in Puerto Rico to building one of the world's leading software investment firms. Orlando opens up about early career setbacks—including rejection, failed deals, and the mentors who shaped his investing and leadership philosophy. He shares why discipline, humility, strong partnerships, and “doing your own thing” became the foundation of Thoma Bravo's approach, as well as his long-term commitment to entrepreneurship and impact in Puerto Rico. This conversation offers rare insights on leadership, resilience, mentorship, and what it really takes to build enduring software companies. For more information on Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal, visit https://www.thomabravo.com/behindthedeal Learn more about Thoma Bravo: https://www.thomabravo.com/ Learn more about View From the Top: https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/business-podcasts/view-top-podcast

This week on View From The Top we're sharing an episode of GSB at 100, a limited audio series created especially for Stanford Graduate School of Business's Centennial. GSB at 100 presents a scrapbook of memories, ideas, and breakthroughs as Stanford GSB celebrates its first century and looks around the corner to what the next 100 years may hold. On this episode of GSB at 100, you'll experience Centennial Day, hear Dean Sarah A. Soule honor the past, celebrate the present, and look to what the future may hold. GSB at 100 depicts a school defined not only by its innovation and impact, but by its people: curious students, devoted faculty, and accomplished staff — a community of thinkers, dreamers, and doers.Learn more about the Stanford GSB CentennialSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. A higher vantage point changes everything. What once felt overwhelming begins to make sense. What felt hopeless begins to open toward possibility. When God gives us a glimpse of the bigger picture, it doesn't just change how we see the world—it changes how we live in the world. Isaiah 49:1-7 and Matthew 1:18-23, though separated by centuries, belong to the same story. What God promises in Isaiah—the calling of a servant to bring hope and salvation—begins to take flesh in Matthew with the birth of Jesus. God's people are given a vision for the future so that they can live with hope in the present. Through Scripture, God gives us a view from the top, allowing us to see His unfolding plan across time. From the promises of the prophets to the fulfillment in Christ, God reveals His Son has come to save us from our sin by being with us—Emmanuel. We are invited to lift our eyes above our immediate circumstances and see the bigger picture of God's redemptive plan. With this vision, we can be confident that God is at work and His promises are true, giving us hope for the future and informing the way we live today.

Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. A higher vantage point changes everything. What once felt overwhelming begins to make sense. What felt hopeless begins to open toward possibility. When God gives us a glimpse of the bigger picture, it doesn't just change how we see the world—it changes how we live in the world. Isaiah 49:1-7 and Matthew 1:18-23, though separated by centuries, belong to the same story. What God promises in Isaiah—the calling of a servant to bring hope and salvation—begins to take flesh in Matthew with the birth of Jesus. God's people are given a vision for the future so that they can live with hope in the present. Through Scripture, God gives us a view from the top, allowing us to see His unfolding plan across time. From the promises of the prophets to the fulfillment in Christ, God reveals His Son has come to save us from our sin by being with us—Emmanuel. We are invited to lift our eyes above our immediate circumstances and see the bigger picture of God's redemptive plan. With this vision, we can be confident that God is at work and His promises are true, giving us hope for the future and informing the way we live today.

This week on View From The Top we're sharing an episode of GSB at 100, a limited audio series created especially for Stanford Graduate School of Business's Centennial. GSB at 100 presents a scrapbook of memories, ideas, and breakthroughs as Stanford GSB celebrates its first century and looks around the corner to what the next 100 years may hold.On this episode of GSB at 100, you'll step inside the classrooms where teaching sparks transformation.Learn more about the Stanford GSB CentennialSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on [If/Then or View From The Top] we're sharing an episode of GSB at 100, a limited audio series created especially for Stanford Graduate School of Business's Centennial. GSB at 100 presents a scrapbook of memories, ideas, and breakthroughs as Stanford GSB celebrates its first century and looks around the corner to what the next 100 years may hold.On this episode of GSB at 100, you'll hear from the dedicated and accomplished staff members who work behind the scenes to make Stanford GSB a community unlike anywhere else in the world.Learn more about the Stanford GSB CentennialSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on [If/Then or View From The Top] we're sharing an episode of GSB at 100, a limited audio series created especially for Stanford Graduate School of Business's Centennial. GSB at 100 presents a scrapbook of memories, ideas, and breakthroughs as Stanford GSB celebrates its first century and looks around the corner to what the next 100 years may hold.On this episode of GSB at 100, you'll hear from the dedicated and accomplished staff members who work behind the scenes to make Stanford GSB a community unlike anywhere else in the world.Learn more about the Stanford GSB CentennialSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's show, we're ready to go, with 4 weeks of NFL action to confirm or contradict what we thought we knew coming into the season. Fortuitous we did so, cuz otherwise we likely would have had some chicken-little takes on the Lions, but instead, we have a nice sample size to work with as we observe and evaluate everything we see on Sundays…and Mondays, and Thursdays, and sometimes Fridays or Saturdays, and soon to be Wednesdays. And we'll get to that, but first…       - MLB Playoffs started yesterday with 4 games and a must watch starting pitcher on the mound in Tarik Skubel pitching an absolute gem to open it all up in the early game, and from there, it's been baseball all day.       - Then, some NBA news, and more importantly, Warrior news, trickling in as the season approaches and just 3 weeks away, That said, we're saving our NBA Previews for a few more weeks.       - Finally, with NFL Week 4 in the books we get down to business evaluating what we've seen, as we start from the top, culling pretenders from the 3-1 and 4-0 teams and recognizing the true contenders, before…     - another of my “which NFL player (or players) are moving up the all time rankings this season” trivia game, this week, looking at 2 WRs who are currently pacing towards breaking into a top 10 all time either this season or next…,     - sharing some of our favorite players to watch do their thing on the field this year (Garrett Wilson, JK Dobbins, Cam Skattaboo, among others)…,     - and more!       So sit back, it's MLB Playoff time, NFL Week 5 is on deck, the NBA season is 3 weeks away and we're breaking down how it's all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast so let's get rolling . . .       > If you're wondering what the intro/outro music on the show is, we lead off every episode with an amazing song by Calexico called Close Behind, and for the closing music, the same song we've used every single episode so far, a beautiful rendition of the standard I Wish You Love, performed by a group called Friends of Dean Martinez, and special thanks to Joe Burns for letting us use his music here. So as always, a shoutout to the music we love, Calexico, Friends of Dean Martinez, check it out…

MetLife Investment Management's Sara Queen and CBRE's Tommy Lee explore the shifting dynamics of commercial real estate investing. They offer seasoned insight on a range of topics, from NYC office to data centers to build-to-rent residential and much more.Key takeaways on real estate investing: · High-net-worth investors are stepping in aggressively during the current market cycle, while institutional capital remains cautious and highly selective. · Data centers benefit from sustained strong demand, but require disciplined underwriting due to lease rollover risks and rising competition. · Many institutional investors prefer targeted strategies in assets like build-to-rent, industrial and retail, giving them more control and precise capital deployment.· Office development in New York remains fundamentally attractive, but securing equity partners is challenging due to risk expectations and long completion timelines. · MetLife is experimenting with AI to enhance investment committee decision-making, enabling a sharpened focus on key risks and opportunities but not replacing human judgment.

This week on If/Then, we're sharing an episode of View From The Top: The Podcast, an audio series featuring leaders from around the world in conversation with MBA students. Recorded live at the CEMEX Auditorium at Stanford Graduate School of Business, episodes feature insights on effective leadership, the values that guide it, and lessons learned along the way.Lisa Su, the chair and CEO of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), leads one of the world's most influential technology companies, a pioneer in high-performance computing and designer of chips that power everything from cellphones to supercomputers.Su joins Michael Liu, MBA '25, to talk about what it takes to stay on the cutting edge of technology, the tremendous potential of artificial intelligence, and why her superpower may be her commitment to learning.“Careers are very much by chance,” Su says. “The nice thing about my early career is I was lucky enough to have bosses who asked me all the time, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?' And I was like, ‘I don't know. Let me think about [it]...what I like to believe is the ability to learn at each step was what really helped me in my career.”This conversation was recorded on February 24, 2025. More Resources: • Lisa Su • GSB Insights • View From The Top If/Then is a podcast from Stanford Graduate School of Business that examines research findings that can help us navigate the complex issues we face in business, leadership, and society.Chapters: (00:00:00) Introduction Kevin Cool introduces a summer spotlight on other podcasts, featuring View from the Top.(00:00:59) Meet Lisa Su Michael Liu introduces Lisa Su, AMD CEO, and highlights her career transformation.(00:04:13) Growing Up & MIT Years Lisa reflects on her immigrant upbringing and her journey through three degrees at MIT.(00:05:43) Discovering Semiconductors A part-time lab job at MIT ignites Lisa's passion for chip technology.(00:07:21) From Engineer to Leader Lisa describes her transition from technical work to managing people and projects.(00:11:19) Tackling Hard Problems How curiosity and teamwork help Lisa embrace high-stakes technical challenges.(00:13:40) Betting on Talent Lisa recounts moments when she was given a chance—and how she now pays that forward.(00:17:03) Becoming CEO at AMDWhat brought Lisa to AMD and the unexpected call to lead the company.(00:21:51) Strategy in a TurnaroundHow AMD focused on high-performance computing and long-term bets.(00:25:41) Cultural Shift at AMD Lisa outlines how AMD's culture became collaborative, ambitious, and learning-driven.(00:27:19) AI & Global Tech PoliticsThe complex intersection of AI innovation and geopolitical regulation.(00:32:37) Open vs. Closed AI PlatformsAMD's open-source AI approach with NVIDIA's more vertical model.(00:38:54) Future Vision & Final ReflectionsLisa offers advice to MBAs and shares what she wants her legacy at AMD to be. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One question I frequently receive, as a lawyer turned writer, is whether I miss the practice of law. My honest answer is no. In my current job, I feel I get some of the best aspects of a legal career, such as the intellectual stimulation and challenge, without the worst ones, such as billable hours (or, for those lawyers who don't bill time, the stress of being in a client-focused business).But what if I had stayed in the practice of law? And what if I had remained at the firm where I started my post-clerkship legal career, Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz? And while I'm taking an imaginary trip down the road not taken, what if I had gone into corporate or transactional work, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), instead of litigation?If you changed a few other things about me—e.g., if you raised my IQ and ability to tolerate stress, while lowering my laziness—maybe I'd have a legal career like that of David Lam. We have a number of things in common. After graduating from fancy colleges, we went straight through to Yale Law School, where we overlapped. Following clerkships for prominent federal appellate judges, we started our careers at Wachtell Lipton, where we were sometimes confused with each other (based on our similar names and certain demographic similarities).I left WLRK after a few years, while David Lam stayed—and went on to a spectacular legal career. He's now one of the country's top M&A lawyers, according to The American Lawyer, Chambers, Lawdragon, and many other authorities. He's also co-chair of the M&A practice at Wachtell Lipton, viewed by many as the nation's #1 firm for mergers and acquisitions.Wachtell Lipton partners don't give many interviews or speak to the media that often. So I was delighted and grateful when David agreed to join me on the Original Jurisdiction podcast. And I think you'll enjoy our conversation, covering David's high-powered legal career, the state of the current M&A market, some secrets of success for Wachtell Lipton as a firm, and more.Show Notes:* David K. Lam bio, Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz* David Lam profile, Chambers and Partners* Dealmakers of the Year: The Spinmeister—David Lam, by The American LawyerPrefer reading to listening? For paid subscribers, a transcript of the entire episode appears below.Sponsored by:NexFirm helps Biglaw attorneys become founding partners. To learn more about how NexFirm can help you launch your firm, call 212-292-1000 or email careerdevelopment at nexfirm dot com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davidlat.substack.com/subscribe

text us if..."This isn't Mary Kay! You can't just serve a bitch a mini-muffin and invite her to join you in a life of crime." - Ruby HillIn this episode: fake prizes from faker companies, cult formations, and not enough RioIn other news, Jungle Book > Man Original episode air date 04/02/2018please visit https://www.patreon.com/Sasspod/redeem/1785B to get a free 3 month membership! Support the showThe views expressed by our guests may not reflect the views of Sass n Sips.Check out Spreadshop!http://arthemisclothing.ca - Use SASSPOD for 15% off https://www.muzmm.com- Code SASSPOD for 20% offhttps://www.podpage.com/?via=sasspod to create your own webpagehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=682706 to start your own podhttps://www.lyft.com/i/LISA594490?utm_medium=p2pi_iacc For a LyftGet in touch:(732) 595-2922sass.n.sips@gmail.com / sassnsips.comIG @sassnsipsFB @Sass N SipsIG @RealSassyLisaYouTube @Sass N SipsPodchaser podchaser.com/sassnsipsClips used in this podcast were used in accordance with the US Copyrights act FAIR USE Exemption for criticism and commentary.

Brand new hype, same old QClash – not that we're too unhappy about that though! In one of the strongest performances of the season so far, we've dented Gold Coast's golden run and moved one game clear at the top of the ladder in the process.Now, ahead of a trip down to Hobart to take on North Melbourne, Chris Fagan faces his greatest selection dilemma so far. Kiddy Coleman, Tom Doedee and Ty Gallop are banging the door down, but will any of them get in?Also this week:-Is Charlie back?-Dom's reaction to Dare To Beat The Bear on the big stage-Mike attacks the AFL fixture in his latest Mike DropAnd much more!

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Aaron Walker has founded more than a dozen companies over the past 41 years. He spent a decade meeting weekly with Dave Ramsey, Dan Miller, Ken Abraham, and five other amazing entrepreneurs. He is the Founder of Iron Sharpens Iron Mastermind, the Author of View From The Top, and the Creator of The Mastermind Playbook – an incredible resource for starting, running, and scaling masterminds. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You've got to build relationships before you need them. 2. In a mastermind group, other people's perspective is the number one asset. 3. Invest in the right people who have integrity and great character. Visit Aaron's website to learn more about what he has going on - View From the Top Sponsors Thrivetime Show Attend the world's highest-rated business growth workshop taught personally by Clay Clark at ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire YT 100 Email JLD to learn more about making YouTube magic in 100 days: john@eofire.com

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Aaron Walker has founded more than a dozen companies over the past 41 years. He spent a decade meeting weekly with Dave Ramsey, Dan Miller, Ken Abraham, and five other amazing entrepreneurs. He is the Founder of Iron Sharpens Iron Mastermind, the Author of View From The Top, and the Creator of The Mastermind Playbook – an incredible resource for starting, running, and scaling masterminds. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You've got to build relationships before you need them. 2. In a mastermind group, other people's perspective is the number one asset. 3. Invest in the right people who have integrity and great character. Visit Aaron's website to learn more about what he has going on - View From the Top Sponsors Thrivetime Show Attend the world's highest-rated business growth workshop taught personally by Clay Clark at ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire YT 100 Email JLD to learn more about making YouTube magic in 100 days: john@eofire.com

Sermon for March 2, 2025 | Preaching text: Luke 9:28-36

Welcome to View From The Top Of The Goal Post, a NFL predictions podcast hosted by Diesel and Chad. Championship Sunday is upon us and Chad is here to give you all the predictions for this consequential day of football. Don't worry of course Chad is also here to give you picks for all your sports betting needs including against the spread, over/unders, and player props for both games. Recorded January 25th, 2025 Follow Us on Twitter: Diesel: @Diesel_VFTR Chad: @Chads_Mind Music Credit: Day Ahead by Joe Crotty | / joecrotty Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/... Sound Effects/Other Music Credits: zapsplat.com

Welcome to View From The Top Of The Goal Post, a NFL predictions podcast hosted by Diesel and Chad. Just Chad holding down the for this week, but to make up for it he has 5 prop bets for each of the 4 games, plus picks against the spread and the over/under. Make sure to Comment and Subscribe. Recorded January 17th, 2025 Follow Us on Twitter: Diesel: @Diesel_VFTR Chad: @Chads_Mind Music Credit: Day Ahead by Joe Crotty | / joecrotty Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/... Sound Effects/Other Music Credits: zapsplat.com

Welcome to View From The Top Of The Goal Post, a NFL predictions podcast hosted by Diesel and Chad. You may of thought we were gone, but oh boy how you are wrong. Chad and Diesel return for Super Wild Card Weekend and give you their predictions for every game. Chad also gives not only picks for the spread and the under/over, but also 3 player props for each and every single Wild Card Weekend Game. Recorded January 10th, 2025 Follow Us on Twitter: Diesel: @Diesel_VFTR Chad: @Chads_Mind Music Credit: Day Ahead by Joe Crotty | / joecrotty Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/... Sound Effects/Other Music Credits: zapsplat.com

This is the year that AI will break through to drive company productivity and in what's becoming a Tech Disruptors annual tradition, tech luminary and former Cisco CEO John Chambers sits down with Bloomberg Intelligence tech analyst Woo Jin Ho to share his key themes for 2025 that could weigh on the technology sector and on investors' minds. John zeros in on his latest thoughts on AI, security, India and the tech IPO/M&A landscape.

Jensen Huang, co-founder and CEO of NVIDIA, believes leadership is about more than making decisions—it's about empowering others to reason through ambiguity and drive transformative change. In this bonus episode of If/Then, Huang sits down with Stanford GSB student Shantam Jain, MBA '24, on Stanford GSB's View From The Top podcast, to discuss his journey from an ambitious engineer to the leader of one of the most innovative companies in the world. Huang reflects on the lessons learned during pivotal moments in NVIDIA's history, from betting on 3D graphics before the market existed to embracing the potential of AI and accelerated computing. “You can't create change by doing what everyone else is doing,” Huang explains. “You have to go back to first principles and ask: how would you build this today?” Despite navigating industry disruptions and financial crises, Huang remains focused on the future. He shares how NVIDIA has consistently stayed ahead by building technology that not only solves today's problems but anticipates the needs of tomorrow. As this episode reveals, it's not just about technological breakthroughs—it's about cultivating a culture of resilience and purpose to redefine the future.For a full transcript of this episode, visit our podcast's website. More Resources:View From The Top: The Podcast | Stanford GSBJensen Huang on How to Use First-Principles Thinking to Drive Decisions | Stanford GSB Chapters: (00:00:00) IntroductionKevin Cool introduces a bonus episode from the View From The Top podcast featuring CEO and founder of NVIDIA, Jensen Huang.(00:01:39) Early Career and Founding NVIDIAHuang reflects on his journey from LSI Logic to co-founding NVIDIA.(00:04:56) Securing Early InvestmentsConvincing Silicon Valley investors to back NVIDIA in a non-existent market.(00:08:31) Pivoting in the Face of FailureThe critical decisions and resets that saved NVIDIA during challenges.(00:16:24) Call That Changed EverythingThe pivotal phone call that led to a shift in NVIDIA's innovation focus.(00:19:21) Finding Conviction The balance of core beliefs and early indicators of future success.(00:26:45) Weathering Market DownturnsStaying focused on unchanging principles to weather external challenges.(00:31:36) Creating a Flat OrganizationEmpowering employees by sharing context and reasoning transparently.(00:38:13) The Future of Generative AIGenerative AI's potential to redefine computing and communication(00:45:38) Building Organizations for TomorrowDesigning adaptable, future-focused organizations from first principles.(00:48:22) Challenges and Opportunities AheadChallenges NVIDIA faces, and the innovations Huang is most excited about.(00:51:33) Pace and Regulation of AI DevelopmentThe need for regulatory measures alongside rapid technological advancements.(00:55:35) Rapid-Fire Insights and Final AdvicePersonal reflections, leadership advice, and hopes for NVIDIA's legacy.(00:57:21) ConclusionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to View From The Top Of The Goal Post, a NFL predictions podcast hosted by Diesel and Chad. Its a Holiday Miracle as you are getting Week 17 Predictions, yes last week we said there wouldn't be, but since you all were such good high flyers this year we thought a present was deserved. Just Chad but the episode is still filled to the brim with NFL hot takes and some seriously jolly betting locks. Happy Holidays to all of you and yours and hope you have a safe and jolly one. Recorded December 23th, 2024 Follow Us on Twitter: Diesel: @Diesel_VFTR Chad: @Chads_Mind Music Credit: Day Ahead by Joe Crotty | / joecrotty Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/... Sound Effects/Other Music Credits: zapsplat.com

Welcome to View From The Top Of The Goal Post, a NFL predictions podcast hosted by Diesel and Chad. Its the most busiest time of the year, and thus the boys had to do a split record this week, but don't worry all the games are predicted and the locks have been checked twice. Cheers all and a happy holidays Recorded December 19th, 2024 Follow Us on Twitter: Diesel: @Diesel_VFTR Chad: @Chads_Mind Music Credit: Day Ahead by Joe Crotty | / joecrotty Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/... Sound Effects/Other Music Credits: zapsplat.com

Tron goes over some bigger picture topics, including the teams he's most worried about, and March madness projections for the conference. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aztecbreakdown/support

Welcome to View From The Top Of The Goal Post, a NFL predictions podcast hosted by Diesel and Chad. Diesel couldn't make the recording this week, so you get a solo endeavor from Chad. But don't you worry, we still have all of Diesel's picks and Chad gives a lock for all 16 of the week's games. Recorded December 12th, 2024 Follow Us on Twitter: Diesel: @Diesel_VFTR Chad: @Chads_Mind Music Credit: Day Ahead by Joe Crotty | / joecrotty Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/... Sound Effects/Other Music Credits: zapsplat.com

Welcome to View From The Top Of The Goal Post, a NFL predictions podcast hosted by Diesel and Chad. The boys do a split record this week, but all the spoilers for the week 14 action are now here for your consumption. Plus Chad looks to rebound with a better week with his Locks of the Week. Recorded December 4th, 2024 Follow Us on Twitter: Diesel: @Diesel_VFTR Chad: @Chads_Mind Music Credit: Day Ahead by Joe Crotty | / joecrotty Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/... Sound Effects/Other Music Credits: zapsplat.com

Welcome to View From The Top Of The Goal Post, a NFL predictions podcast hosted by Diesel and Chad. Well we took a second bye week due to unforeseen technical difficulties, but the boys are back to give you all the spoilers for this Thanksgiving week slate of NFL action. A Happy Turkey Day to all our American listeners. Recorded November 26th, 2024 Follow Us on Twitter: Diesel: @Diesel_VFTR Chad: @Chads_Mind Music Credit: Day Ahead by Joe Crotty | / joecrotty Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/... Sound Effects/Other Music Credits: zapsplat.com

Welcome to View From The Top Of The Goal Post, a NFL predictions podcast hosted by Diesel and Chad. Well Week 10 was what some would call a weird one and the slate this week doesn't look like its going to get any more normal, so lets dive into what the boys think will happen in this wild NFL world this week. Recorded November 13th, 2024 Follow Us on Twitter: Diesel: @Diesel_VFTR Chad: @Chads_Mind Music Credit: Day Ahead by Joe Crotty | / joecrotty Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/... Sound Effects/Other Music Credits: zapsplat.com