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Creating a plan to act on regular tune-ups on your farm can result in money savings and improved relationships with industry allies. Focus on Energy shares the unforeseen benefits of farm equipment tune-ups, highlighting the critical role of proactive equipment maintenance in improving energy efficiency and farm operations. Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guest Melissa Beeksma, discuss the following topics:  Ideal timeframe for tune-ups Dairy refrigeration, other tune-ups Grain dryer tune-ups Who to get involved Benefits with industry allies within the tune-up program Significant money savings Sensors to track equipment performance Time commitment from the farmer Incentives Energy efficiency trends in the future Special thanks to Focus on Energy for sponsoring this episode. About the guest Melissa Beeksma has been working in the energy efficiency field for over 18 years. She is the Technical Quality Lead for Focus on Energy's Agriculture and Schools and Government Programs. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and a Master's Degree in Natural Resource Management with an emphasis in Environmental Education from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Melissa is a Certified Energy Manager and Certified Lighting Efficiency Professional through the Association of Energy Engineers. In 2024, she co-authored the Agricultural Maintenance Benefits White Paper: The Success and Unforeseen Benefits of Farm Equipment Tune-Ups, highlighting the critical role of proactive equipment maintenance in improving energy efficiency and farm operations.  Resources Agricultural Maintenance Benefits White Paper: The Success and Unforeseen Benefits of Farm Equipment Tune-Ups Energy Advisor Map Agricultural: Improving your bottom-line resources Compeer Financial is proud partner of Dairy Stream.  Learn more about Dairy Stream sponsorship. This podcast is produced by the Voice of Milk, a collaboration of individual dairy organizations working to improve the future of dairy farm families. Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing podcast@dairyforward.com. 

The Dairy Streamlet is a condensed version of a long Dairy Stream episode and covers the high-level points of the conversation. If this topic interest you, then listen to the full episode on April 30. Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guest Melissa Beeksma with Focus on Energy, shares the unforeseen benefits of farm equipment tune-ups, highlighting the critical role of proactive equipment maintenance in improving energy efficiency and farm operations. Special thanks to Focus on Energy for sponsoring this episode. About the guest Melissa Beeksma has been working in the energy efficiency field for over 18 years. She is the Technical Quality Lead for Focus on Energy's Agriculture and Schools and Government Programs. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and a Master's Degree in Natural Resource Management with an emphasis in Environmental Education from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Melissa is a Certified Energy Manager and Certified Lighting Efficiency Professional through the Association of Energy Engineers. In 2024, she co-authored the Agricultural Maintenance Benefits White Paper: The Success and Unforeseen Benefits of Farm Equipment Tune-Ups, highlighting the critical role of proactive equipment maintenance in improving energy efficiency and farm operations.  Compeer Financial is proud partner of Dairy Stream.  Learn more about Dairy Stream sponsorship. This podcast is produced by the Voice of Milk, a collaboration of individual dairy organizations working to improve the future of dairy farm families. Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing podcast@dairyforward.com. 

Send us a textScott Putnam is a distinguished figure in the world of product development and licensing, renowned for his unwavering commitment to transforming innovative ideas into market-ready products. As the founder and CEO of Inventor's Edge, Scott has cultivated a comprehensive platform that offers coaching, online courses, and a supportive community tailored to assist inventors at every stage of their journey. His mission is clear: to empower inventors with the knowledge, resources, and confidence needed to bring their ideas to fruition.​With a robust background that includes a Master's Degree in Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Scott combines academic prowess with real-world experience. His professional journey encompasses roles such as product development coach at inventRight and instructor positions at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and Hangzhou International School. This diverse experience has honed his skills in executive coaching, educational leadership, and project management, all of which he leverages to guide inventors through the intricate process of product development. One of Scott's notable achievements is the creation of the Swat-N-Scoop, an innovative bug swatter with a built-in scoop designed to efficiently handle household pests. This product exemplifies his ability to identify everyday problems and engineer practical solutions, showcasing his expertise in both invention and market introduction. Beyond his own inventions, Scott is a prolific contributor to Entrepreneur.com, where he shares insights on licensing, product launches, and industry trends, further solidifying his role as a thought leader in the inventing community.​As the host of the Inventor's Edge Podcast, Scott engages with industry professionals, shares expert advice, and delves into the nuances of innovation. The podcast serves as a valuable resource for inventors seeking guidance and inspiration, reflecting Scott's dedication to fostering a supportive environment for creative minds. His passion extends to health and wellness, advocating for plant-based nutrition and a balanced lifestyle, which underscores his holistic approach to personal and professional development.​ Residing in Dubuque, Iowa, with his wife and two daughters, Scott continues to inspire and mentor inventors worldwide. His blend of educational expert

"You don't have to be this perfect specimen in order to have value," says Jennifer Gasner, a true force of reinvention. Diagnosed at 17 with Friedrich's Ataxia, a rare neuromuscular disease, Jennifer has turned challenges into triumphs—with humor, resilience, and a passion for advocacy. Now an Amazon bestselling author, she shares how she found joy and balance beyond her diagnosis. Her memoir, My Unexpected Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis, offers profound lessons in adaptability and mindset. Tune in to discover how Gasner's journey can inspire your own reinvention and remind you that possibility thrives even in adversity.   Bio At seventeen, Jennifer Gasner was diagnosed with Friedreich's Ataxia, a rare neuromuscular disease, but her determination and humor helped her navigate life's challenges, from using a walker to a wheelchair. She earned a BA in English from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and an MS in Recreation from Western Illinois University, where she cultivated a love for music and student engagement. Her career includes advocating for disability rights with Wisconsin's Independent Living Centers, mentoring youth, and co-chairing UC San Diego's disability staff association. As a Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance Ambassador, she raises awareness and champions rare disease legislation. Honored by the International Memoir Writers Association, Jennifer's work, including her published story Diagnosis, reflects her passion for writing as she crafts a coming-of-age memoir, Walking is Overrated. Living in San Diego with her boyfriend Gregory and their two dogs, Wyatt and Ki, she enjoys yoga, movies, and travel. Links Website Facebook LinkedIn FREE GIFT! 31 Badass Tips for Launching Your Reinvention Connect with Lesley Jane Seymour & CoveyClub: Website Instagram LinkedIn Join CoveyClub If you found this episode insightful, please follow the podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. For more resources and community support, join us at CoveyClub.com. Until next time, keep reinventing!    

In this episode, Hailey discovers the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, located right in the gorgeous Driftless Area. Are you looking to jump-start a new career? Or maybe, you're just out of high school and are looking to get your higher education right away. Of the many exceptional colleges and universities across the state, UW-Platteville has been a leader in Wisconsin for 4-year colleges, making it a perfect place to invest in yourself now! Learn more about the academics, sustainability practices, and lifestyle you can get when you go to UW-Platteville.Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/your-new-future-awaits-at-this-uw-school/Academics: https://www.uwplatt.edu/academics; Sustainability: https://www.uwplatt.edu/department/sustainability; Compost Program: https://www.uwplatt.edu/department/sustainability/compost-program; The Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/blog/The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpodShop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsinDiscover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/. Follow on social @discoverwisconsinDiscover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworksUniversity of Wisconsin-Platteville: https://www.uwplatt.edu/. Follow on social @uwplatteville

On this week's podcast, we talk with Bazile Panek about what farmers can learn from Indigenous knowledge in agriculture. Panek, CEO of Good Sky Guidance, shares his work on Indigenous knowledge, cultural revitalization, and environmental initiatives. He discusses the importance of conserving wild rice and the threats it faces, adapting to changing weather patterns and the use of controlled burns in ecosystem management.Good Sky Guidance is a consulting firm specializing in the use of Indigenous Knowledges in environmental initiatives and advising institutions on respectful tribal community engagement. Bazile highlights the need for relationship building and explores Indigenous foodways and the benefits of local, sustainable agriculture, and suggests leveraging Indigenous authors and scholars.His roots come from the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe where he was born and raised. Bazile primarily serves as an Indigenous Consultant for the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP). In his role with ITEP, he is co-facilitating the creation of the Status of Tribes and Climate Change Report, Volume 2. Bazile also works as the Fire-Plan Research Coordinator at the University of Wisconsin- Platteville for a National Science Foundation-funded project that combines various ways of knowing to help heal fire dependent lands and cultures in the Great Lakes region. Bazile's guiding philosophy in life is to honor his ancestors by becoming an honorable ancestor for future generations.  Connect With Guest:Email: bazile@goodskyguidance.comWebsite: goodskyguidance.comInstagram: @goodskyguidance Podcast Sponsors:Huge thanks to our podcast sponsors as they make this podcast FREE to everyone with their generous support: Do you have more tasks on your farm than you have time? Stop interruptions and focus on what matters most. Delegate repetitive duties in your tunnel to Orisha, get rid of diseases for good and get the most out of your tunnels. Sleep better, knowing that they'll call you if anything goes wrong in your greenhouse. For tips and tricks on how to simplify your farm activities, check out their free ebooks at orisha.io/tools and sign up to Orisha's newsletter at orisha.io/newsletter.Farmhand is the only ready-to-ride assistant made by and for farmers. Through a simple text or email to Farmhand, you can offload admin tasks, automate your CSA, update your website, and sell more to your customers. Learn more and take one of our many time-saving tasks for a test drive to see firsthand how Farmhand can help you earn more, and work less at farmhand.partners/gfm.Bootstrap Farmer offers a complete range of growing supplies including heat mats, ground cover, frost blankets, silage tarps, irrigation, and trellising. They also make all-metal, all-inclusive greenhouse kits, constructed of steel made in the USA and fabricated in Texas. Their heavy-duty, Midwest-made propagation and microgreens trays will last for years and are available in a full spectrum of colors. For all that plus experienced support for everything they sell, check out Bootstrap Farmer at bootstrapfarmer.com. Subscribe To Our Magazine -all new subscriptions include a FREE 28-Day Trial

Our topic today can take years to establish and requires continuous involvement from both parties. Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza and guest Bill Oppriecht of Compeer Financial examine the relationship between a dairy producer and processor and identify how to better understand each other's needs, challenges, collaboration areas, growing pains and how to best communicate. Joanna and Bill discuss the following topics: How dairy processor and producer relationships have evolved Better understand each other's needs Understand challenges Who should be involved Collaboration areas Disconnects in the dairy chain Growing pains Advice for improving the relationship Special thanks to Compeer Financial for sponsoring this episode. About the guest: Bill Oppriecht is a senior dairy lending specialist at Compeer Financial. He has been part of the Farm Credit System for more than 11 years, with the last six years focusing specifically on dairy operations. Bill grew up on a small dairy farm and uses that background to help support dairy producers in southern Wisconsin. Bill graduated from University of Wisconsin-Platteville, double majoring in ag business and animal science with a dairy emphasis.  He is a member of Dairy Business Association, Professional Dairy Producers, Farm Bureau and the Wisconsin Holstein Association. Bill resides in southwestern Wisconsin with his wife, Heidi, and two sons, Alex and Evan.   Resources: Bill's contact information Oppriecht@compeer.com Sustainability in dairy processing: A changing landscape Examining processor relationships This podcast is co-produced by the Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, sister organizations that fight for effective dairy policy in Wisconsin and Washington, D.C.  Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing podcast@dairyforward.com.  Attend Dairy Strong on Jan. 15-16 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to hear from inspiring speakers and experts on policy, sustainability and the future of dairy. This year's event kicks-off with the return of Tailgate on the Tundra at Lambeau, followed by a jammed pack day of breakout sessions, and networking opportunities and concludes with an evening celebrating award winners and DBA's 25th Anniversary! Learn more and register at dairystrong.org.

The Dairy Streamlet is a condensed version of a long Dairy Stream episode and covers the high-level points of the conversation. If this topic interest you, then listen to the full episode on Sept. 18. Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza and guest Bill Oppriecht of Compeer Financial examine the relationship between a dairy producer and processor and identify how to better understand each other's needs, challenges, collaboration areas, growing pains and how to best communicate. Special thanks to Compeer Financial for sponsoring this episode. About the guest: Bill Oppriecht is a senior dairy lending specialist at Compeer Financial. He has been part of the Farm Credit System for more than 11 years, with the last six years focusing specifically on dairy operations. Bill grew up on a small dairy farm and uses that background to help support dairy producers in southern Wisconsin. Bill graduated from University of Wisconsin-Platteville, double majoring in ag business and animal science with a dairy emphasis.  He is a member of Dairy Business Association, Professional Dairy Producers, Farm Bureau and the Wisconsin Holstein Association. Bill resides in southwestern Wisconsin with his wife, Heidi, and two sons, Alex and Evan.   Resources: Bill's contact information Oppriecht@compeer.com Sustainability in dairy processing: A changing landscape Examining processor relationships This podcast is co-produced by the Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, sister organizations that fight for effective dairy policy in Wisconsin and Washington, D.C.  Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing podcast@dairyforward.com.  Attend Dairy Strong on Jan. 15-16 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to hear from inspiring speakers and experts on policy, sustainability and the future of dairy. This year's event kicks-off with the return of Tailgate on the Tundra at Lambeau, followed by a jammed pack day of breakout sessions, and networking opportunities and concludes with an evening celebrating award winners and DBA's 25th Anniversary! Learn more and register at dairystrong.org.

Indigenous educator and mental health advocate Tim Decorah discusses coping with undiagnosed mental health issues and his dedication to helping others. Tim is a Coach, Teacher, Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Mentor. He is a former University of Wisconsin-Platteville basketball player who played under Hall of Fame Coach Bo Ryan. As a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, Tim hopes to serve as a face for those within indigenous communities who are struggling with mental health issues. He can be reached at https://www.coachdecorahllc.com/. The 2024 Wisconsin Alcohol Policy Seminar where Tim will be a keynote speaker can be found here: https://www.wisconsinconnect.org/2024aps.html The views and opinions of the guests on this podcast are theirs and theirs alone and do not necessarily represent those of the host, Westwords Consulting or the Kenosha County Substance Abuse Coalition. We're always interested in hearing from individuals or organizations who are working in substance use disorder treatment or prevention, mental health care and other spaces that lift up communities. This includes people living those experiences. If you or someone you know has a story to share or an interesting approach to care, contact us today! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Subscribe to Our Email List to get new episodes in your inbox every week!

Most families could do a lot more with a lot less with a bit of financial know-how and discipline, and that's why Brad is passionate about personal finance. A big goal of parents is sending their kids to college. College kids basically can't work their way through anymore. Parents can start saving generally and later earmark that savings for college. Lauren asks about having to choose between saving for college and your own retirement. On the bright side, as evidenced by packed college campuses, most people figure it out. Brad shares a concrete example about a father who planned for 4 kids to go to college successfully. The two also discuss lifestyle inflation and the importance of auditing your income and expenses. Then, they transition to a discussion around estate planning. Brad shares a sad story about a mistake that cost a family $100,000. Brad encourages us all to have conversations with our spouse about college planning for the kids sooner than later. Problems can arise when parents don't agree. Also, be careful what you commit to for college in front of your kids. Saying “we'll figure it out” was easier 15-20 years ago. You could be committing to hundreds of thousands of dollars. Brad ends by reminding us to get started now. If you liked this episode, you'll also like episode 175 about student loans and 33 about estate planning. About Brad: Brad Baldridge, CFP, is founder of Baldridge Wealth Management. He specializes in working with individuals and business owners to reach their personal and financial goals. Brad received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin – Platteville in 1990. He is a Certified Financial Planner professional and a member of the local and national chapters of the Financial Planning Association. Brad is well-known in his community where he conducts many workshops on college funding planning and how it impacts retirement. He is a co-author of a book written to educate business owners on financial topics. His articles have also appeared in newsletters for local chambers of commerce and other business owner groups. Connect with Brad: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/ https://baldridgewealthmanagement.com/ Connect with Lauren: https://twitter.com/AdultingIsEasy https://www.instagram.com/@adultingiseasyreal https://www.housemoneymedia.com/

Why are deep roots essential for growth? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: How Becca's art highlights the importance of biodiversity and deep roots for ecosystem health Using art to express the need for water conservation and environmental sustainability How Wisconsin Water Week is promoting water conservation through artistic inspiration Find out from Becca Statz - an Art and Art History student at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Becca dives into her painting that captures the essence of biodiversity and the importance of deep roots. She explains the different layers and elements, emphasizing the need for biodiversity and the significance of roots. Becca shares her artistic process, the symbolism behind her artwork, and discusses her journey as an artist. The conversation wraps up with insights on the importance of water conservation and the Wisconsin Water Week event. Click play now to soak up what she has to share! To learn more and get involved with ongoing efforts in Wisconsin, visit the partner websites: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin Water Week⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin Lakes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin DNR⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Extension Lakes | UWSP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Let's get SDG Talking!! Do you have a good story or want to collaborate? Send us an email at sdgtalkspodcast@gmail.com and we will get back to you as soon as we can. And don't forget to check out our Virtual Roundtables on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Jennifer Gasner, author of the book, My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis. Jennifer received her BA in English from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and her MS in recreation from Western Illinois University. Her work with Independent Living Centers enabled her to learn about various disability programs throughout the country and ignited her passion for disability culture. She relocated to San Diego, California, on her own at the age of twenty-eight.   As a mentor for What's Next, a program for youth with disabilities, and as co-chair of UC San Diego's Staff Association for staff with disabilities, Jennifer solidified her role in the San Diego disability community. In 2020, Jennifer became an ambassador for the Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA), raising awareness about Friedreich's Ataxia (FA). She participated in Rare Across America, meeting with legislators to discuss laws affecting more than 25 million Americans living with one or more rare diseases.   Jennifer is a member of the San Diego Memoir Writers Association, and her writing has been published in Shaking the Tree, volumes 3 and 4. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, movies, and traveling. She lives with her boyfriend Gregory and their dog. My Unexpected Life is her first book.   In my book review, I stated My Unexpected Life is a memoir that takes an honest look at Jennifer's journey from diagnosis to embracing life with a disability. Jennifer has no qualms about showing the messy middle which includes denial and anger on her part, insensitivity on the part of family and friends, ableism culture in her school, community, and herself, and more. As a reader, you will want to both shake Jennifer and those around her, as well as cheer her on. You will learn what it's like to get potentially devastating news and how such news can affect everything you believe about life. In the end, you will learn that a disability doesn't have to define you. In fact, for Jennifer, her disability is just a small fraction of who she has become. Reading this book will help you shed light on your own ableist ideas and offer new ways of seeing those navigating life with a disability. I highly recommend this memoir.   You can follow Author Jennifer Gasner Website: https://jennifergasner.com/. IG: @jennygwriter FB: @AuthorJenniferGasner   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   #jennifergasner #myunexpectedlife #memoir #disability #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview

If you ask Todd Kuckkahn about his mission in life he will immediately tell you that he “is on a mission to revolutionize company culture and leadership”. Todd has spent most of his life working to better communications, trust and teamwork. He is a life-long Wisconsin resident. He always wanted to be a teacher and actually taught professionally for several years.   Later, he moved to the nonprofit sector, but he would tell you that actually he continued to teach. He always has felt that we all need to do a better job of communicating which also means that we need to be more open to trusting each other.   At the age of 63 years, some two and a half years ago Todd left what he calls his best job to become a solopreneur. In other words, he went out on his own to further his work. As you will hear, Todd clearly is an excellent communicator. His insights and thoughts are refreshing and do represent ideas we all should consider and find ways to use.     About the Guest:   Todd Kuckkahn is on a mission to revolutionize company culture and leadership. Throughout his career, Todd has done countless presentations, workshops, and seminars at local, state, national and international conferences. Todd annually hosts Live2Lead featuring John Maxwell and other internationally known leadership speakers.   Todd is passionate about sharing his experience and knowledge in communication, leadership, generations, personal growth, and company culture. He writes for numerous publications, including an international publication.   His passion for leadership and culture earned him an independent speaker, coach, teacher, and trainer certification with (John C.) Maxwell Leadership. He is both DISC and DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) certified.   His numerous live and virtual speaking engagements include conferences for: International Economic Development Council Leadership Summit, United Way Great Rivers, State of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives. State Society of Human Resource Managers, Big Ten Conference Fundraisers, International Maxwell Certification, Special Olympics International Torch Run, New Beginnings Motivation, and UnleashU Now. He has also appeared on numerous podcasts and co-hosts his own, Crushin' Company Culture.   Todd Kuckkahn's professional work experiences include non-profits, education, government and small to large businesses. He has taught in four different college settings and three different high schools. His teaching experience includes entrepreneurship, collaborative leadership, international business, supervision, and leadership development.   He has served with numerous non-profits, including the UW Foundation, UW-Platteville Alumni Office, UW-Stevens Point Foundation and Alumni Office, United Way of Dane County, Wisconsin Special Olympics, Madison Children's Museum, Marshfield Clinic, Girl Scouts of the Northwest Great Lakes, Portage County Business Council, and Pacelli Catholic Schools.   Todd is a proud University of Wisconsin graduate in education and holds a Master of Science degree in education from UW-Platteville. He is willing to travel anywhere in the world to add more value to others than he receives through his faith.   Ways to connect with Roberto:   https://toddkuckkahn.com/ (business website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddkuckkahn/ https://www.facebook.com/toddkuckkahn/ (personal page) https://www.facebook.com/toddkspeaking/ (business page) https://www.instagram.com/toddkuckkahn/ https://twitter.com/buckybuckets https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crushincompanyculture (podcast)   About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.   Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards.   https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/   accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/   https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/       Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!   Subscribe to the podcast   If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.   Leave us an Apple Podcasts review   Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.     Transcription Notes: Michael Hingson ** 00:00 Access Cast and accessiBe Initiative presents Unstoppable Mindset. The podcast where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet. Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us.   Michael Hingson ** 01:21 Welcome to unstoppable mindset. Yes, this is another episode, we're really glad you're with us. And today we get to chat with Todd Kuckkhan. Todd is on a mission as he talks about it to read full revolutionary, I'm really great at talking today, revolutionize company culture, and leadership. And I'm really interested to hear about that he's been involved in leadership a lot in his life, as we will hear. And one thing, it'd be great to create a joke about it, but I won't too much. He has had 17 jobs in his lifetime. And, you know, it's kind of funny once during the 2016 election. Somebody was talking about all of Hillary Clinton's qualifications, and they said she was a secretary of state and she was a lawyer, and she was a senator and so on. Oh, I think it was Letterman and he said the woman couldn't even hold down a job. So I don't know you're even worse. But Todd, welcome to unstoppable mindset.   Todd Kuckkahn ** 02:24 Is that a good or bad thing being worse than Hillary Clinton? But it's great. It's great. Michael, and, yeah, I have had 17 jobs, some several most of them. I moved on my own volition, but a couple of them, you know, they kind of pushed me out the door. And we can talk about that. But it's great to be with you. And thanks so much for pronouncing my name. Right. That is, that doesn't happen very often.   Michael Hingson ** 02:44 Well, it's an honor to have you on here. And I'm glad I got it. Right. And it cheated that I asked you earlier, but that's okay. We won't we won't tell anybody that right now. We won't tell him but so forget that, folks. But, but Todd has, has done a lot of things. I'd like to start with kind of the early times. Tell us a little bit about you growing up and all that and then we'll get into everything else.   Todd Kuckkahn ** 03:05 Sure. Yeah, I've lived in Wisconsin my whole life. I left for a week for vacation. That's it. So but a lot of love that love the state started out in teaching and education, but a lot of work in the nonprofit world. Throughout my career. That's where a lot of my different jobs were spent a lot of my life coaching basketball at a variety of different ages. And then about two and a half years ago, I got the itch to go out on my own and become a solopreneur. And I really thought that felt a leadership was my calling. So I decided to make that flip and I'm a full time solopreneur as you said revolutionising company, culture and leadership. Wow.   Michael Hingson ** 03:44 Well, kind of really interesting and intriguing as to how you got there and why you did that. I know. You're a badger. Absolutely. So that's a that's a good thing. My wife was a Trojan she only she did her Master's at USC. I did my bachelor's and master's at UC Irvine. So, anteater Zott. And, and we've even been to a couple of the March Madness is, although only two and but the last time we got up to 16   Todd Kuckkahn ** 04:17 I think. So I guess I snuck in a couple times. Yeah, we've snuck in   Michael Hingson ** 04:21 a couple times. So it's pretty good. So it's kind of fun to to have your school represented, at least in some various ways. Well, we're glad that you are here. So when you were in college, what did you get a degree in, got   Todd Kuckkahn ** 04:35 my degree in Broadfield Social Studies, and I wanted to be a coach. So in order to be a coach, you usually have to be a teacher. So I got I got my teaching degree in Broadfield. Social Studies, the professor that got me into Broadfield social studies actually in sociology. He studied he went into a bar and studied the patrons of the bar and it was the book he wrote was marriage in the family. So how that'll happen about cheese, if you can get paid to go into a bar, and talk to other people and make money, I'm thinking, I love this. I love his career, but actually, I ended up going into teaching. Well, you know,   Michael Hingson ** 05:12 always another option for you down the line. I remember when I first was approached after September 11, to talk about my experiences, and so on. And people started saying, we want to hire you to come. I thought, this is really interesting. People want to pay me just to come and talk. Why do I want to sell computer hardware? This is a whole lot more fun idea. And go karts. That's what I did. I ended up deciding that selling life and selling philosophy and educating people about the World Trade Center, and what we should learn from and so on was a whole lot more fun than selling computer hardware. And I found it very rewarding for the last 22 years. Well, it's   Todd Kuckkahn ** 05:53 a great Yeah, I mean, sharing experiences like that making an impact on people helping them to kind of think through their lives through through your experiences in your life. And you can impact so many more people in that regard to in your world speak. And that's what I that's what I enjoy about it too.   Michael Hingson ** 06:07 Well, on the other hand, there is something to be said for going off and spending time in bars course. I don't know what it would cost you to do that.   Todd Kuckkahn ** 06:18 I got paid. Yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 06:19 pay more than you have to spend. Right, right. There economic issues that go along with it. But that's okay. So what did you teach?   Todd Kuckkahn ** 06:31 I taught my first teaching job, I taught psychology, sociology and history, I was always at least a half a day, a friend and in front of the students. And first, you know, the textbook and, and all the work it was quite a scramble at that first year, but really enjoy that. And then then the coaching bug bit went off to do some college coaching. But I loved I love the teaching. And I've been teaching in a variety of ways, really my whole life, whether it's college or high school, or on the basketball court, or in a workshop, I   Michael Hingson ** 07:02 got my secondary teaching credential while I was getting my master's in physics, and I plan on going into teaching professionally as it were. But then job things came along that that changed all that. But what I've realized a number of times throughout my career is I've always been teaching. And you're absolutely right. It's it's something that in fact, we all do, whether we realize it or not. And those of us who realize it and appreciate it, obviously are the better for it. Yeah,   Todd Kuckkahn ** 07:29 absolutely. I, I, you know, whether I'm, I always feel I'm teaching if on the basketball court, or if I'm in the classroom, or even even a one on one conversation, you know, you and you and I are learning from each other while while we while we talk as well. So I think it's, you know, I think it's part of that servant leadership mentality, too, that people have and, you know, giving back giving back more than they receive and trying to help others and impact and like you said before, I think   Michael Hingson ** 07:54 that's really important to do. And that's a good thing that you did it. So how long did you stay in teaching?   Todd Kuckkahn ** 08:00 I taught high school was two different stints. One three years didn't one two year stint. And then as I said, I've done some adjunct faculty work with there's a couple of different colleges in this area. There's a university here as well. So I have done some some teaching for probably, I don't know, 1015 years there as well, but not as a full time profession. My full time teaching was about five years. And that was a few years ago.   Michael Hingson ** 08:25 And then what did you do? Well, then I coached   Todd Kuckkahn ** 08:29 college for a few years at university, Wisconsin Platteville actually helped recruit the team that won their first national championship down there, they won for division three national championships. So I was proud to be a part of that, that first one. And then I got into the nonprofit world, actually in athletics, doing fundraising, and then had a number of other jobs with Special Olympics. Children's Museum, United Way, Girl Scouts, couple different universities doing doing fundraising and raising money for their programs.   Michael Hingson ** 09:02 Wow. So you moved around? Yeah,   Todd Kuckkahn ** 09:06 usually, I mean, I had several different jobs in the same in the Madison area, the capital city, of course. And yeah, you've got me around the state a little bit now. We've actually been in Stevens Point here in central Wisconsin for almost 20 years, we 20 years in June.   Michael Hingson ** 09:22 So why is it that you chose because clearly you did to not stick with one job, like a lot of people seem to like to be able to do and make that your whole career?   Todd Kuckkahn ** 09:33 Well, I'm most in most cases I was it was a way to advance my career. The career I was in, there was somebody in the you know, in the seat above me and they were well established and they were doing a great job. And I saw some other some other opportunities. There were a couple of times where I was pushed out the door. And now they're not here to defend themselves, but I would say a lot of it was due to culture. And I like a culture where It's fun to go to work. And we have teams that are working together and we communicate well share information. Some of my supervisors were a little bit on the micromanagement, kind of the the authoritarian leader, which I don't really have a lot of time for. So a couple times that didn't work out for me, but typically it was a better opportunity, or maybe an increase in title or salary.   Michael Hingson ** 10:24 Well, and some of that sphere, so you sort of, in a sense, kept in the same career, just different kinds of jobs. Right.   Todd Kuckkahn ** 10:32 Yeah. In the nonprofit in the nonprofit world with different Yeah, with different programs. So same field, just different businesses, different opportunities. Yeah.   Michael Hingson ** 10:40 Right. So when we talk about 17 jobs, we're we're abusing you a little bit, needless to say, but you brought it on. So you're, you've got broad shoulders,   Todd Kuckkahn ** 10:50 I can tell you that that's I will once in a while I'll post on social media bought it, my wife kind of goes, Why do you tell people that? And I'm like, well, that's, that's who I am. I mean, I want people and all that, you know, you can certainly stay in a job for your entire career, if that's what you choose. And maybe you move up within one organization, or you can move to different organizations and shift your career that way. And there were some really, you know, some really wonderful experiences, some great friendships that I've made that I, I still have to some degree. So, you know, for each person is different, right? How they're going to handle, they're probably only going to handle their career, how they're going to work their career, so that that just worked best for me. Well,   Michael Hingson ** 11:29 that's fair I, I've had a number of jobs. Through my career, I started out working in technology, and did it for the National Federation of the Blind helping to develop the Kurzweil Reading Machine that Ray Kurzweil developed back in the mid 1970s. Ray is an inventor and a futurist and created basically Omni font optical character recognition, which is great. But then I went to work for Ray after a project with the National Federation of the Blind and Ray together. But after about eight months, suddenly, I was called in and said, Well, we gotta lay you off, because you're not a revenue producer. And we've hired too many non revenue producers, unless you want to go into sales. And so there I went, and you know, for me, the issue was, the unemployment rate always has been and continues to be really high for unplayable blind people. And it's because people think that we can't work and has nothing to do with whether we really can or not, and people ignore our resumes, but you're blind, you can't do this. And so the result is that makes it a challenge. But I went into sales. And in a sense, just like teaching, in reality, most of us are selling all of our lives. And what we really need to do is to understand that concept and understand the value of it.   Todd Kuckkahn ** 12:46 Yeah, look at look at it as a positive because we think of the, the, you know, the underhanded salesperson who tries to you know, you know, get a deal or something or, you know, something under the rug. And but it's Yeah, so you're right. I mean, every I mean, I'm married, and I had to sell my wife and I have to sell my kids and grandkids every day that I'm a decent dad and grandpa, and we're always selling ourself or our business. And that's why that's why like leadership so much as well, too, because it's really that's about, you know, a authentic way of selling yourself really is what leadership is about. Yeah.   Michael Hingson ** 13:24 And in job interview is nothing but a sales presentation. If you really look at it. Yep, absolutely. Well, so you got very involved in the whole idea and the whole concept of leadership. Tell us a little bit about that.   Todd Kuckkahn ** 13:37 Yeah, it was interesting. I was I was at the Chamber running a chamber of commerce here in central Wisconsin, a gentleman came in and said, Tom, you got this program and you'd like to have the chamber promote it? I said, well, the challenge is you have to be a member in order for us to promote promote this kind of thing. That was our policy. And we figured out that if he would give us six tickets to the event, that was the value of a membership. So we decided to do that. And I was smart enough to take one of the tickets. I gave the other five away to volunteers and board members and things. Went to the event. It was a John Maxwell event called loop to lead. And I was just enamored with John Maxwell and and, Brett if at that point, he was turning 70 very fatherly type figure, grandfatherly type figure. And this really resonated with him and left the event talk to the guy again, they said this guy is interesting. So here's a book. So he gave me a book to read. And then I got involved with some mastermind groups. And we talked about leadership and different leadership skills. And I went to one of his it's called International Maxwell certification, and got certified with his with his team. And since then I've gone to three others, but that really, that was the impetus of hearing him speak and talking about leadership and other countries and talking about how he had so much he needed to do in his life, even though he'd written 80 books and the on and on and on. And then from there, I just start Building slowly, a part time leadership business doing speaking and workshops and then decided about two years ago that I wanted to do it full time and stepped away from probably one of the best jobs I have. What was the   Michael Hingson ** 15:13 job that you had at the time, that was a cheat, you're still at the   Todd Kuckkahn ** 15:15 Chamber chamber, actually was there for six over six years longest stint with with any job and but I just you know, you have a job or you have a career or you have a calling. And I felt my calling was working in the leadership and culture arena, I had a good career in the nonprofit world, including the chamber, but I felt my calling was really much like you impacting people in a different way. And, you know, helping them avoid some of the pitfalls that I faced during during my career.   Michael Hingson ** 15:46 What do you think some of those pitfalls were?   Todd Kuckkahn ** 15:49 Well, I think it's the understanding of truly what leadership is some people think that, you know, you get a title. And that makes you a leader. Well, because you're president or an organization doesn't necessarily mean you're a good leader. It's a lot about a lot about relationships, authenticity, being vulnerable. And I think leaders sometimes feel they have to put up this, this, this artificial wall, this barrier between them, and their employees and either micromanage them on one extreme, or in some cases, ignore them. So you know, Maxwell Maxwell says leadership is influence nothing more or less, nothing less. And I think that's very true. Now, now influence not in the manipulative way, but influence in a servant leadership type of way, and really helping people be as successful or even more successful than you are, because that's only going to elevate the team.   Michael Hingson ** 16:42 I think you brought up a really good point, to rephrase it slightly, or paraphrase it. We have bosses and we have leaders, and sometimes they're the same, but oftentimes, they're really not the same at all. Yeah,   Todd Kuckkahn ** 16:55 if you're, if you're into management, management is, is very structured. And you know, it's important. I mean, you'd have managers in an organization, because there are certain things you have to do is particularly in manufacturing, but but leadership is is is above and beyond, and it's really working on the relationship side, the people side, Marcus Buckingham, I run them to lead down my community, I went to it, now I run that event. And Marcus Buckingham said that love is really critical in the workplace, because human behavior defines what we do. And that's what love is really all about now to talk about love in the workplace. You know, I hear a lot of phones clicking right now on the podcast, but I mean, it's, it's it's not the kind of love that sometimes we think of in you know, that type of love. But it's a love and respect for people, and then their human behavior. And we're all different people, and how do we bring all these different people together to get the best result?   Michael Hingson ** 17:51 Well, and that's, that's really it, isn't it, it's a matter of learning to, to, to love other people and not look down on people. And the reality is, some of the best leaders in organizations recognize that there are times in the life of a team, when you essentially give up leadership, to let somebody who's better able to deal with a particular situation, take the lead, and to lead it. And when you really develop that level of trust with your colleagues who you're leading, it makes for a much better team all the way around. Well,   Todd Kuckkahn ** 18:31 you hit on some of the keywords that I love talking about. And that's respect and trust, those are, those are so critical to a successful workplace. And if you have respect, if you have the trust, then you have the communication and people and then you're gonna have constructive conflict, right? Sure. That's the kind of conflict you want to have, you want to you need to have some conflict, you need to have some of that, that positive tension, because that helps you get even a better idea. And like you say, where you're bringing all these strings together from all these different people, you're going to end up with a much better widget or much better service than you would otherwise. One   Michael Hingson ** 19:05 of my favorite books is The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni. And he talks a lot about the fact that it's appropriate to have real conflict in a team as long as everybody understands that the conflict is not personal, but it's all about getting the team to a place and the reality is that sometimes when the team adopts a position and if it doesn't work out, then you all recognize Okay, well that didn't work out let's go off and figure out what we do from here but it isn't an I told you so issue.   Todd Kuckkahn ** 19:38 Well, that yeah, that five dysfunctions is yet another reason I like and respect you, Michael, I can add to the list because I think that's it. That's an incredible book and like you say, it starts with the basis of trust and with trust, you're gonna have that conflict. And then you get then you get to you get to commitment, you get to accountability and you have the results you want but you have to be willing to call out your teammates and you have to be And except when you're called out, as long as it's done in a constructive manner, like you said, not, not not not a personal attack, and you shouldn't take it as a personal attack. Everybody in the room, everybody around the table wants to elevate and come up with the best thing possible. And that has to begin with, with trust. You   Michael Hingson ** 20:17 know, one of the things I talk about a lot are dogs. Because while dogs I do seriously believe love unconditionally, unless something just really horrible has happened to them at the hands of someone, but they love unconditionally, but they don't trust unconditionally. But the difference between dogs and people, and I think it's something worth exploring here is dogs are open to trust, you have to earn their trust, but they're open to it. And humans, especially nowadays, and probably to a degree always have not been nearly as open to trust. Why is that?   Todd Kuckkahn ** 20:53 I think because people are different, which is really, which is really sad. It shouldn't, it shouldn't be because people are different that we, we need to you know, like I walk into a room. And and I tend to give people you know, 99% trust until they do something or say something that would that would diminish that. But not not everybody is built and built the same way. And sometimes our personalities get in the way of, of trusting people, because maybe we've had an experience with somebody else, or worse, we've heard about something else, right. But once you experience people and the differences there's I was talking about, there's a billion different people in the world, we're all different for a variety of different reasons, right? It's not all about what's on the exterior, the skin color, or the or the age or the eyesight, or the whatever the case may be. It's all sorts of different components. And if you look at a kind of going on a rant here, Michael, but if you look at an iceberg, 10% of the iceberg is above the water, you don't see the 90% that's below and that's the same of people that 90% that we don't see initially, is really who the person is. And they have the same challenges and issues and opportunities and experiences and excitement that that all of us do. And that's the part we need to get to, to that 90%. We don't sometimes you don't give people a chance, which is really unfortunate, I   Michael Hingson ** 22:12 would make the case. So the dogs are different in all dogs are different from each other, and so on, but they're still more open to trust. And I think part of it has to do with first of all dogs don't do what is dogs, dogs are in the moment. And dogs know that. Whether they realize it or not, they know that there are a lot of things they can't control. And they don't worry about it. They worry about what's around them that they really can deal with. And we don't we have to control everything, or we think we do. And it's the rare person that recognizes that there are a lot of things that we don't have control over. And that's okay, let's just focus on the things that we can. And it makes us better for it. Yeah,   Todd Kuckkahn ** 22:53 because yeah, as I have matured, ie becoming becoming older, I've really learned to let go of those things that that I can't control. You know, when I think when you're younger, you think you can and you want to try to control everything. And eventually along the way, at some point, hopefully you learn that, you know, I can't control everything. And I really shouldn't spend a lot of time worrying about things that I are outside of my control. I can I can think about a once in a while I listen to your show about them. But I want to focus on what I control, and there's so much you can control. But sometimes you lose sight of   Michael Hingson ** 23:25 that. Yeah, there's a lot that we can control. But there's a whole lot that we can't. And if we focus on the things we have no control over, then we get all the more frustrating because we can't control them.   Todd Kuckkahn ** 23:38 Right. Exactly. Exactly. I mean, you know, we I have four daughters, my wife and I, and they're one is going to be graduating with her master's and may the rest are all off in the work world. And sometimes, and I think it's part of maybe, you know, this is gonna sound sexist, but part of being a mother and a female is she just has a different relationship and wants to try to really she wants the best for them. But sometimes that best is a little bit is maybe too controlling and I'm fine with with letting my daughter's, you know, make a mistake, not a serious mistake. But I'm willing, you know, let's let them make a mistake and let them learn just like with my grandson, I'll let him you know, do the same thing. Sometimes you have to let them bump up against that, that that comfort zone a little bit and stretch it a little bit, maybe make a mistake so that they can grow and and become better   Michael Hingson ** 24:26 people. There are things about our world today that make it a lot more scary. And it's a lot harder, I think for people to let children make mistakes, because we got to keep an eye on I mean, there's just too many predators out there and all that. And I don't know, but I suspect that most people would probably make the case that we have more of that now than we used to, but at the same time, we do have to let kids grow. I was reading a New York Times article a couple of weeks ago that said that the one basic thing that we could do to help children more mature and more grow up to be better citizens in the world. is to let them make mistakes and not shelter them all the time.   Todd Kuckkahn ** 25:03 Well on the other thing, too, is my daughters and my grandson our had been involved with us sports, basketball, and you'll go to a tournament and you know, there'll be 32 teams there and everybody gets a ribbon. Everybody wins. Well, I mean, that's really nice. But there's only a difference. There's only so many different shades of orange you can make out of, and what are the learning right? There, you know, there you have the school of hard knocks is, as you sometimes hear it said, I think you're right, you have to, you have to fail to succeed and chasing failure will get you farther than chasing success, because he learned you can learn a lot more from failure. And obviously, there's a point to that. But But basically, yeah, we need to teach our kids to take those risks. And you know, my grandson will come over and pull out a bunch of wood and make make a little bite jump. And I know it's not going to work right right for him. And but he's not going to hurt himself by let him fail, because he'll figure out okay, what's the right way to do it? So small example. But same thing, like you said, Michael, that let him take that risk, let him fail to get him out of their comfort zone? Well,   Michael Hingson ** 26:08 and what we need to recognize is that failures is I think it is true, it's an opportunity. It's a learning experience, it doesn't mean it's a bad thing. And that's what we've got to get away from is thinking that failure is bad. Of course, the other part about failure is we can learn that it's not bad, but a learning experience if we think about it. Alright, so that didn't work today. Oh, I failed, I screwed up. That's really bad, as opposed to all right. What happened? Why didn't it work? What do I do next time and even the good things? How could I have made that better? We we don't tend to spend a lot of time learning how to or teaching children and others how to be introspective and and look at their days, and analyzing what happens. And what happened.   Todd Kuckkahn ** 26:55 Yeah, and you look, you know, again, I spend a lot of my life in the sports world, you look at a baseball player of a baseball player hits three times out of every 10 300. They're they're considered a great hitter. Well, that means they failed. Seven times, if you look at, you know, Michael Jordan, Michael Jordan missed 50% of his shots. Right? If you miss 1000s of shots, you hear the story of Thomas Edison. I think it was his 10,000 Try, he finally invented the light bulb. But one that had been said if he had stopped at 9999 Sure, one more time. So you know, different scale of it. But but it's the same ideas is like you said, learn from it, grow from it, make the changes and try it again, in a different way.   Michael Hingson ** 27:38 How do we get people to, to spend more time being introspective and analyzing what their day was like, and really learning from it. And, as I as I like to say, I used to say, when I listened to my speeches, because I like to do that. I was my own worst critic. And I realized actually, earlier this year, wrong thing to say, I really should say, I'm my own best teacher, because really, I'm the only one who can teach me teachers can give me information. But until I decide to teach myself and learn from it, then I'm not really going to succeed at it, doing what it is that the teacher would like. And so I've learned to say I my own best teacher, which is a whole lot more positive anyway. Well, I think, yeah, I think   Todd Kuckkahn ** 28:23 in the workplace, the way it is, you give you delegate, first of all, which a leader will do is delegate, not every leader likes to do that. And he delegate people, you delegate things to people tasks to people that are, you know, on a smaller scale, see how they're successful. They are give some feedback both ways. You know, you give them feedback, they give you feedback. And as they continue to gain that confidence, you give them larger and larger projects to work on the first time, you might give them you know, one part of a project. Next time, you might give them half the next time, you might give them the whole project. And along the way, if you're working with them, instead of waiting once a year at the annual review to give them a score that is meaningless. And you don't you know, you want to give immediate feedback. So you can help those people grow their confidence while they're failing along the way. And starting with those with those smaller sorts of things. Sure.   Michael Hingson ** 29:13 Well, I know that I always told every salesperson I ever hired that I'm not here to boss you around. I'm hiring you because you've convinced me that you can sell the product. But my job is to add value to what you do. And you and I need to figure out how best to do that. And it's different for different people as you point out because we're all different. But the people who really understood that, and we work together to figure out the things that I could do better than them, they could learn some of those things, but the things that I could do right off the bat that were better than they were able to do them meant that we could play off each other and create a stronger team. One of the things that I tended to do was I never asked closed ended questions I hate yes and no questions you what I mean? Oh, no, nevermind, I don't mean yeah, see you did it anyway. But, but the thing is that what, what I learned was that the people who really got that actually got very creative and they took it to heart. And I've had several examples of salespeople who did that. But the people who couldn't get it just said, Well, you're my manager. And you know, I'll come to you when I need something, which is really the wrong way to do it. Because I don't ask closed ended questions. I also listen, I'm, I have to listen as opposed to looking at people. But that is a whole new dimension that most people would never understand. And again, the people who got that were were much more successful, and helped create a much better team.   Todd Kuckkahn ** 30:50 Yeah, anything. And asking questions of the people that you'd work with, like you said, asking open ended questions. One of the one of my now favorite questions I learned from somebody, I was working with a company creating a company culture team with them. And the person I was working with, she said, here's, here's three great words, ask the question, help me understand. So if someone's struggling through something, say helped me understand what you mean. So get get people to explain things in a different way helped me understand why you're thinking that way right now, rather than saying, well, that's the wrong way to do it. Here's what you should do. That doesn't help them grow at all? Nope, me explain a different way. ask probing questions. And that's really what I do. I do some coaching as well as part of my business. And that's the successful coach isn't that isn't like that doesn't have to be the most knowledgeable person. But they have to be the type of person that will ask questions of the of the individual help them come up with their own solutions. We all have solutions to problems. But we sometimes we need to have, you know, pulled out of us a little bit by the type of questioning, we   Michael Hingson ** 31:51 ask. Well, the other side of it is that the good coach, in saying helped me understand or when a person asked that of a coach, it's a learning experience all the way around, you never know what else you might think of, or the other person might think of that they will contribute to you. That will help you as as becoming a better coach. And they wouldn't have done that if you hadn't established a teaming relationship.   Todd Kuckkahn ** 32:16 Yeah, absolutely. Absolutely. It gets back to relationships again, right.   Michael Hingson ** 32:20 And always gets back to relationships, I love to go into sales presentations when I was selling. For quantum, for example, we sold the products that people would use to backup their computer data over their networks, and then store it off site somewhere. And I love to go into meetings and start asking people, What is it you're looking for? Tell me what your needs are. Tell me why you're even having this discussion with us today and other kinds of questions like that. And I learned so much by doing that, and going around a room and talking to people. And when she got them to talk that I could learn pretty quickly whether our products were the best solution for them or not. And if they weren't the best solution, or if we wouldn't be able to do anything to really help them with a product at all. Bosses would hate me for it if they really learned that I did it. But I would tell people what worked and what doesn't work and why this isn't the best solution. But the result of that usually was we got other calls from the same companies saying have more opportunities here. And we're just going to order them from you. Because you've developed that trust with us. It   Todd Kuckkahn ** 33:31 gets back to that respect, right? You talked about before we talked about for respecting and trusting people and I've done the same thing. I have been in situations where I've turned on business, because that wasn't the best fit for them. But then another project would come up down the road, and they come back to me and say, Hey, Todd, you know, really respect what we did the last time and but we'd like to come back with you now and talk to you about this as a possibility. So yeah, just that vulnerability, authenticity, relation, all the things we've talked about or just you know, be human, I guess, right, be human. Well,   Michael Hingson ** 34:03 yeah. So what we should do, it's something that we we certainly don't see nearly as much as we should today. In the world. We don't, we don't see people conversing. And we were talking about being open to trust. Unfortunately, we're learning in so many ways. Why not to be open to trust, because people are saying, don't trust this, don't trust that, or this is somebody else's fault. And we decide we're just going to trust them. I'm not picking on anybody from a politic political standpoint. But I've heard so many people say, we like Donald Trump, because He speaks to us, we trust him. I can find any number of people who would say not a good idea. But the real issue is how many of us on any side in any of those arenas, really step back and analyze for ourselves? Because no matter what anyone says, We should really learn enough to be intelligent about it.   Todd Kuckkahn ** 34:59 Why'd you hit it? Yeah, you hit it right on the head there. Because we, and and with, you know, with social media and we, you know, we rely the sources we rely on to make decisions. Sometimes I wonder what we're what we're thinking about, and we should be doing our own research. Matter of fact, when the last election with with my wife and my four daughters, we have differing political views. And we would say something about our candidate or the other candidate, and somebody else would say, you know, prove your point, right, cite your source. And it's like, oh, well, I just I heard that, well, that's not a good source, right? You got you got to pull, you know, where did you hear it from? Was it somebody on social media? Who was just complaining? Or was it a reliable source, and oftentimes, you have to look at multiple sources. But we've gotten so lazy, and we rely so much on others viewpoints rather than researching our own. The other thing I tell people, too, is seek out differing viewpoints. So if you're, if you're if you're a right wing, conservative, seek out left wing liberals to listen to her here. If you only watch Fox News, you're just getting one part of the story, listen to MSNBC, and get it might it may change your viewpoint or may solidify our viewpoint, but at least are getting other feedback and other input to help you make a more more educated decision. But   Michael Hingson ** 36:17 I think the real issue is it's just as true in the corporate world, it isn't just listening to the other source or the other opinion. It's taking some time to analyze it. Why why do you think that why that's not what I've been told, that's not what I understood. And you got to really need to look at that. But we've lost this art of conversation, which is one of the basic fundamentals of what hopefully makes us reasonably intelligent is that we we communicate with each other? We've lost   Todd Kuckkahn ** 36:49 that. Yeah. And this is where dogs meat went out, actually, because of beef, we will have to have communication. You know, it's it's easiest easier than it's ever been in the history of the universe to communicate or connect with somebody. Yet there are so many people that are isolated. Yeah. Because they don't look at other other viewpoints or even or even their own viewpoint for that matter.   Michael Hingson ** 37:08 Yeah. And it's just, it's crazy. When, when you're a person that really does think about those things that's sort of makes you scratch your head and go, Why is it this way? Which is another thing that we really need to understand if we're going to change it. Why? Why are people behaving the way they are? Why is it that they're not conversing? How do we address that kind of issue? So it's also part of what has to go into the, to the whole mix, but you're right, we should be listening to all sides, and truly making our own decision. Because in reality, take politics. People have agendas, and it's okay to have agendas, as long as we understand that. But what we really need to do in making a decision is to understand all the agendas, and understand what's going on, and then deal with it.   Todd Kuckkahn ** 38:00 I always like it when news agencies talk to protesters, doesn't matter the new days and see doesn't matter the protests, but they'll interview the protesters, about whatever they're protesting. And many times not just a couple, many times, the protesters don't even know what they're protesting about. Yeah, they just want to be out there waving a flag or waving a sign or, or causing, you know, causing issues. And it's like, Come on people, if you're gonna protest something, at least know what the heck you're what, what, what you're protesting, and what the real, what the real, what the real conversation is about.   Michael Hingson ** 38:37 Yeah, because if you're not really cognizant of it, you don't know. And it's a little different, of course, but one of the reasons I survived being in the World Trade Center is that I spent the time to learn all about the World Trade Center and learn how to travel around and learn all the emergency evacuation procedures. And such, because I wasn't going to be able to read signs, whereas sighted people rely on just reading signs, and very few people ever truly take the time to know but there's another aspect of true knowledge, which is, you develop a mindset. And for me, I developed a mindset of knowing what to do in the case of an emergency. And yes, something could have come along, like suddenly the building collapsed around me in that case, I wouldn't worry about it a whole lot. If I'm going to do it's going to do but in in dealing with an emergency. I knew what all the rules were, I knew what the procedures were. And I was as afraid as anyone else. But what I realized is that the fear that I had, was a very powerful tool and I used it to help direct me and help make intelligent decisions rather than letting it overwhelm me. That   Todd Kuckkahn ** 39:51 that self awareness, educating yourself be knowledgeable, ask questions, you know, figure out figure out the path Do you need to take and that's, that's a girl, that's really great story. And I'm glad to hear you're out. I'm sure that's part of your story or speak about. And I'm glad to hear that you're out there sharing that because people need to hear that message.   Michael Hingson ** 40:10 Well, and, and I hope we hear from people who need to speak or to come out. And it's kind of what I do so. So I'll take my commercial time, it's if people want to reach out at speaker at Michael hingson.com SPE K er at MI ch AE L H ing s o n.com. So there, we got that out. Beautiful, but it is what I love to do and talking about it. And establishing a relationship is important. I learned a long time ago that I don't speak to audiences any way I speak with an audience and the only way as a speaker, and I'm sure you would agree, the only way to really work as a speaker is when you establish that relationship. And yeah, you may be doing most of the talking. But you've got to establish the rapport and you've got to increase and develop that relationship, the more you talk with an audience,   Todd Kuckkahn ** 40:59 and I, you know, part of the what part of my love is speaking is walking around the hallways or walking around the room before I'm going to speak, and just kind of chat with people or you know, say hi, or, you know, let them know, I'm going to be there and to you know, a little teasing. And if I see the better shirt, this is Oklahoma on and I'll give him a hard time because I'm from Wisconsin, or you know, creating that relationship, and then it makes when you get on stage, it makes it that much easier to and, you know, just just little little things like that, that you can do. But yeah, and you know, everybody has a great message to share. Not everybody's comfortable doing it. And everybody needs to hear your message. Not necessarily relates to it. But if you don't share your message, how do you know, and that's what you're doing. You're sharing your message. You won't connect to 100% of the audience. But whatever percentage you connect to, you're making a difference for them in their lives, and they're learning so much more through you.   Michael Hingson ** 41:52 The biggest challenge I ever had at dealing with some of that as a speaker was I was invited to speak at an Ohio State meeting. And while I was there, they gave my guide dog and I'm trying to remember I think it was Roselle. No it wasn't it was Africa the dog after Roselle. They gave her a bandana. And so she put it on. And almost the next day, suddenly I get a call from the University of Michigan wanting us to come and speak. And I had to say well, I gotta tell you that Africa my who is my seventh guide dog just went to a house state and got a bandana and she loves wearing the bandana. So I don't know what I'm gonna do when I'm gonna get there. But then they gave me a bad event. And so we we did deal with it.   Todd Kuckkahn ** 42:36 You got it worked out? Yeah. would   Michael Hingson ** 42:39 really have been tough going to Michigan with an Ohio State bandana on a dog   Todd Kuckkahn ** 42:44 would have created some conversation. Oh, yeah.   Michael Hingson ** 42:48 Well, actually, I did take it with me and I just to prove that we had it. So it was fair. There you go. That's what you want to do. Yeah, yeah. So worked out pretty well. But it really is a lot of fun to interact, interact with people, and get them to recognize that there's a lot of value in true communication and to true trust. So it's kind of fun to do. And I just wish more people would recognize the value of making that happen. Yeah, you're absolutely   Todd Kuckkahn ** 43:21 right. And that's, you have to have you have to have those conversations, you have to have that communication and so many great things can can develop from that including respect and trust and all the other things we've talked about.   Michael Hingson ** 43:31 So why are you on such a mission to revolutionize culture and leadership?   Todd Kuckkahn ** 43:37 I see what it can do in organizations, the organizations that I personally worked with and for and the organizations that I spoken with or worked with I've just I've seen the changes I've seen people you know not that not that shedding tears is a is a measurement I people shed tears and workshops that I've done. I see the engagement when I'm up in front of an audience speaking you know, you can you can feel that you can feel that in the in the room, you can feel the feel the mood and the attitude. And I just I love impacting people. And Ohio was impacted. I talked about Linda lead with John Maxwell I was impacted with with him speaking. And while I'm not a John Maxwell yet, I would say that that's the same kind of impact I want to make. I want to add more value to people and I receive and I can do that through through speaking and coaching and workshops. Faith is important part of my life as well. So for all those reasons, I just love I love getting out and helping people in a particular way.   Michael Hingson ** 44:35 Well, and I'd rather that you'd be a Todd KU con than a John Maxwell. Because you are different, you know, so it's fair. You don't want to be the exact same thing. Well, you know, this brings up an interesting thought that just popped in. If you had one place in the world where you could speak what would it be? Wow.   Todd Kuckkahn ** 44:52 I it would have to be someplace warm by the ocean. Kind of extreme. I was talking actually talking to a guy, there may be an opportunity for me to go to Dubai. Now, I don't know if I want to go to that part of the world right now. But, you know, maybe Sydney, Australia, or I would even take San Diego actually just applied for a speaking gig. And in San Diego, that's a place in the US I've always wanted to go to, but I want to go to a spot where I normally wouldn't go to but it would help if it's warm. And if it's if there's ocean currents around and honest, even though it's 61. Today in Wisconsin, you know, typically this time of year, it's not. So if I can get to a warm place and speak to large groups. That's what that's what I love to do. So I'm not too I'm not too picky, Michael. Well,   Michael Hingson ** 45:43 it's only 63 in San Diego right now. So. But but but you know, having lived in Vista, which is about 3035 miles north of San Diego, I am still of the opinion that San Diego has the best weather in the country. I think you're in the world for that matter, because it's so temperate. I wouldn't mind going to Australia, that would be fun. I've been to New Zealand and loved it. Would love to go back. But I haven't been to Australia. And I'd like to do that.   Todd Kuckkahn ** 46:15 someplace. Yeah, someplace unique. Like, it would be fun. Yeah.   Michael Hingson ** 46:20 I don't know, I think it would be fun to be able to stand up before Congress and lecture them for a while and see if we could break through. I think that'd be a lot of fun.   Todd Kuckkahn ** 46:28 I'd love the I'd love to have an hour to sit down with five Republicans and five Democrats and just, you know, knock some heads around, you know, whatever, whatever needs to happen there. But there's something there, right? Every there's everybody has common ground, even, you know, the differences we talked about, and but we just, I remember, a state legislator would talk about this several, many years ago, you know, they would get on the floor of the Senate. And they would yell and scream and holler and argue and fight and not fight, fight, but fight, you know, for what they believed in. And then the session would be done, they go across the street to the bar, have a beer and you know, have something to eat before they went in for the night, right? The same people. And we've lost that. Because we are so sensitive about their viewpoints.   Michael Hingson ** 47:14 We have lost a lot of that. And there's a reputation that that they had the Tip O'Neill and Ronald Reagan could work together. And they did compromise a lot of things over the years. And I remember once hearing at least the story whether it's true or not, that they were talking about something the two of them Reagan and O'Neill. And I met Tip O'Neill, I had the opportunity to take some people from the National Federation of blind there during one of our Washington seminars, and we spent time with him. And so I appreciate the charisma and the kind of guy that he was having been able to interact with him firsthand. But one of the things that I heard as a story once that they were arguing, and then suddenly Reagan said to O'Neill, you know, I wish it were four o'clock right now. And O'Neill said why? And he said, because then we could stop. And we could just go off and have a drink together. And I see no reason why that didn't really occur. They did have vevor, clearly from opposite sides, but they knew how to converse. And they may not agree on everything. But they also both recognize that they may not like decisions, but they had to come to consensus for the benefit of the country. And I don't see anyone doing that anymore in the hole, or very few people doing it in the whole political structure of things. And so many companies are the same way. It's again, the difference between being a boss and being a leader, it's my way or the highway. Well, it's not or shouldn't be your way or the highway,   Todd Kuckkahn ** 48:47 you stole my exact thought through the same thing takes place in the company. And you have to, you have to figure out everybody has this different personality, I do a lot of work with disc and disc assessments. And, you know, it shows how people's personalities are different when different. And when he respect those people's differences and focus on people's strengths. So much more can happen. And that's true in Congress. So if you ever get the opportunity, let's you and I go in there together and we'll we'll take care of business   Michael Hingson ** 49:14 works for me. I bet we could have a lot of fun. And, and maybe hit him upside the head and make them think a little bit differently than they do. Yeah,   Todd Kuckkahn ** 49:23 exactly. I like that.   Michael Hingson ** 49:25 i It's just crazy. Well, you know, we'll, we'll have to figure out a way to do it. Well, likewise, if you ever get the opportunity, let me know I want to go along.   Todd Kuckkahn ** 49:34 I want you to get my side. Absolutely.   Michael Hingson ** 49:36 I will. I will take my current guide dog Alamo and he'll he'll go in and deal with him. In 2016. We were at a library well on an event sponsored by a library in Ohio. And so it was me and my guide dog Africa. And about a week before and we had planned this event months in advance but about a week before suddenly Donald Trump decides He's going to come to the same town and hold an event. So I started spreading the rumor there. Clearly what Trump was trying to do was to steal my audience. And when we got there, it was still standing room only no one left. No one went to apparently his, his rally. Well, it was literally like three blocks away. But I had to have some fun with it. So when I got up to speak, the first thing I said is, I want you to know that this is an important night because I'm here to announce that Africa, my guide dog is running for President of the United States and brings a nose to the ground kind of politics to the, to the whole arena that no other candidate provides.   Todd Kuckkahn ** 50:41 There you go. That's perfect.   Michael Hingson ** 50:43 We played with it on Facebook for a while, but you know, and then Trump never, ever called a consult. I was very disappointed. But neither. Neither to Hillary Clinton, although Hillary Clinton and Roselle met, because we were on Larry King Live together at the in November of 2001. So she got to meet, meet Roselle, which was, which was kind of fun. Yeah, absolutely. But it is interesting. We've just got to really deal with this whole issue of conversing. So I know John Maxwell, but who would you think is probably the leader in your life that's had the most influence on you? Would it be Maxwell or you have somebody else that you would think of?   Todd Kuckkahn ** 51:23 Well, I think, you know, he would be in the in the, you know, I guess celebrity sense of the world. The gentleman who came into the chamber office to talk to me about limited Lee that I mentioned before, that kind of got me down that journey would be would probably be, you know, of the regular human being he or the non-celebrity, he's had a lot of influence on me, in my both my leadership journey, and a lot of other my, my journeys as well. He's one of those people that, you know, we'll sit down and have lunch, he's traveling, let's see his family. But, you know, sitting down having conversations about really anything in our life is open, or our family or our faith, or our businesses or whatever. And just, and he's that true, you know, true leader, true servant leader, he's still giving, he helps me with the live delete event that I know, Ron, and doesn't ask for anything. I still give him some, you know, I still give him some things but, but he's not out there with his handout. He just he wants to help people like you. And I do as well. And that's, that's, you know, I constantly strive to be that kind of person as well. That's   Michael Hingson ** 52:28 cool. And that's the kind of person that's always good to emulate. And I understand exactly what you're saying, which really makes a lot of sense. Well, you have become certified and diversity, equity and inclusion, why is that important to you? And tell me a little bit more about that.   Todd Kuckkahn ** 52:45 Well, I want to continue to learn ways to bring people around the table. And again, there, you know, there's 8 billion different people in the world, I've had some, I think, good and bad experiences with every kind of person you can imagine. Right? And we all have. So it's again, it's not about that 10% that we see it's about the 90% that's underneath. And I think that's what diversity, equity and inclusion is all about is is learning more about that 90% I, shortly after the George Floyd incident happened in Minneapolis, I started a group here we called it uncomfortable conversations. And it was a group of community leaders and trying to figure out what can we do in our community to help in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion and that that kind of, I think at that point, I'd already received my certification. But I'm just I'm a sponge, I like to soak in the knowledge. And that was part of, you know, part of why I felt it was important, just helping you understand more different types of people is only going to help me in my career and what I do   Michael Hingson ** 53:44 well, and the whole concept of diversity is something that that is extremely important. Unfortunately, I find all too often when people get into discussions about Dei, and I asked people to define diversity, they talk about race, sexual orientation, gender, and so on. What they don't talk about ever is disabilities. Which is why I end this podcast deals with it. When it comes up, it's unstoppable mindset where inclusion, diversity in the unexpected meet, because you can't be inclusive, unless you're really going to include everyone. And that means you have to really deal with disabilities. And it's just so unfortunate that so many times when we talk about diversity, the whole world of disabilities is not included. I'm sure a lot of it has to do with fear because we're afraid Oh, somebody's going to Well, I might my might be like that someday and I can't do anything if that happens. And we we aren't really working to develop a better mindset and a better understanding that a disability doesn't mean a lack of ability. And you mentioned Thomas Edison, and I've said it here before every person on this planet has a disability and for most of you it's like dependents. And Thomas Edison came along and invented the light bulb to give you light on demand to cover up your disability but it does to mean that it still isn't there.   Todd Kuckkahn ** 55:02 I love that that's a great way, a great way to look at it. And I think we all have weaknesses. And all those weaknesses come out, expose themselves are very different, some are internal, some are external. And but we also have equal or better strengths as well. And that's, that's what we need to focus on with inclusion is bringing that bringing those strings together for people to come up with a better and more a better solution, not a more better solution, but a better solution. And the more diverse the ideas are, the better solution we're going to come up with, you know, sometimes, is here, organizations have these, you know, employee resource groups, or whatever they're called. And they're a certain, a certain, you know, race or gender. You know, I, you know, it's like, why are we segmenting people into these groups that we're trying to integrate? Or include with others? It doesn't make sense. Why don't we get, let's get everybody let's create, let's create 10 groups are very different people, rather than 10 groups, okay, your this your A, your B, or C or D and your E that that just makes no sense to me. Let's get people on the table.   Michael Hingson ** 56:05 Yeah, I'm wi

Tyler Brooke is joined by Wisconsin-Platteville assistant OL coach and Shrine Bowl scout Owen Riese to talk about the Green Bay Packers.Tyler and Owen break down all of Green Bay's picks on the offensive line from the 2024 NFL Draft, including first-round pick Jordan Morgan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Sauk County Board of Supervisors is stepping in with financial help for the University of Wisconsin-Platteville's Baraboo Sauk County branch campus. If you're pulled over a broken tail light by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department, you may end up with a voucher instead of a ticket. Sarah Lehr will have the details. And, in Wausau a fundraiser by a local pastor raised more than $25,000 to pay off students' school lunch debts. Rob Mentzer will have more.

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In this week's episode of Muskies Matters with Lakeland University Head Football Coach Colin Bruton, the Coach talks about the tough loss to Wisconsin-Platteville and what he expects against Buena Vista, He shares his potential joy at Aaron Rogers leaving the Green Bay Packers, and he tells us who he thinks will win the Super Bowl. Plus, the Coach talks fourth down strategy and shares some words of widsom. This and much more. Enjoy!

With the first ASCE Civil Engineering Student Championships approaching this weekend, June 10-12 at the University of Wisconsin–Platteville, there is an interesting drama playing out with the University of South Alabama concrete canoe team. Longtime faculty adviser for the South Alabama ASCE student chapter Eric Steward, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE, made a promise to his students a decade ago. If a South Alabama student team ever advanced to a Society-wide competition, he said, he'd commemorate the accomplishment with … a tattoo. Ten years later, South Alabama has made the finals in steel bridge and concrete canoe. In episode 144 of ASCE Plot Points, Steward discusses the value in ASCE student competitions and how this tattoo promise is going to play out.

This week, Erin & Amanda talk with College Funding Consultant Brad Baldridge about the cost of college, the planning it takes and the way to pay for it.  There are a lot of ins and outs to pursuing college for any student and their family, with added components for homeschoolers.  Brad is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to financial planning and gives insight into how it can be approached by parents and students.  He specializes in late stage college funding planning and the chief podcaster of Taming The High Cost Of College.  He provides customized planning using the latest financial aid, tax, cash flow and academic strategies.  With these strategies Brad may help a family save a significant amount of money on their college expenses and make a student's college dream a reality.Over the past 10 years Brad has directly helped hundreds of families plan and pay for college. He has provided in-depth college plans resulting in increased financial aid, scholarships, identification of the right schools at the right price, and better loans.Brad is a registered representative of Cambridge. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER, TM, professional and is a member of the local and national chapters of the Financial Planning Association. Brad received his Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 1990.Resources & Linkshttps://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/Baldridge College Solutions websiteTaming The High Cost of College on FacebookTaming The High Cost of College on LinkedInScholarship GuideCollege Visits QuestionnaireBrad Baldridge Taming The High Cost of College PodcastQuick tips for FAFSAModern States for CLEP classesBe sure to subscribe to GOAT Homeschooling with Erin and Amanda wherever you listen to podcasts, and join us in continuing the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, or via email.Website: www.goathomeschoolingpodcast.comFacebook: @G.O.A.T.HomeschoolingInstagram: @goat_homeschooling_podcastPinterest: @goathomeschoolingpodcastEmail: goathomeschoolingpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show

A Wisconsin Sea Grant-funded research and outreach project is designed to explore how the Anishinaabe people connected to and homesteaded the lands of Wisconsin and Minnesota points and how they used fire to manage the landscape. The project name, “Nimaawanji'idimin Giiwitaashkodeng,” translates into “We are all gathering around the fire.” It is being led by Evan Larson with the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, and Melonee Montano, a Red Cliff tribal member and a University of Minnesota graduate student.

Learn more about the impact and value of the now 20 year contest known as North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge. This year, the Midwest Regional Dairy Challenge will be held in Dubuque, IA and hosted by Iowa State University and University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

Speaker, trainer and professional coach Nick Dillon – the Believe Coach – shares how critically important a belief mindset is in our professional and personal journeys, importantly the need to disrupt patterns and thoughts that don't serve you. Dillon shares his daily mantras, the importance of expressing gratitude and the need for leaders to leverage their emotional intelligence. He places a strong emphasis on showing empathy and compassion and accepting the fact that humans are imperfect. Listen in to hear Dillon's wise counsel about the importance of belief. Episode Highlights: 01:33 - Life is all about beliefs and beliefs are what I call accepted truths. And so, when we are leading our lives very intentionally versus just living, then we're leading with a very intentional belief mindset. 09:24 - One of the things that I have is I have my mantras. And so, my mantra each morning is waking up, because I get on the treadmill, because I still got some health challenges. So, I try to get on the treadmill and I exercise. And I take those moments and in those moments, and I would encourage us to do this – those are moments of mindfulness. Those are moments of shining the flashlight in the corners of your mental mindset in search of things that you don't want in there. 18:16 - One of the big things that I often say is that if someone tells me they're stuck, if someone tells me, "I'm having challenges getting a promotion. I'm having challenges to get a job. I'm having challenges with my team. I'm having challenges in the relationship," any type of scenario I just gave you, and I can go on and on and on, it's always going to tie you back to some sort of belief and mindset that they're bringing to that situation. Connect with Becky Dubin JenkinsLinkedIn Connect with Nick DillonWebsite Guest Bio:Inspirational, innovative and empowering are only a few words that define the character of Nicholas Dillon. An entrepreneur, Dillon is on a mission to pursue his passion and build a legacy of influence.Thousands of individuals from the community to corporate America have learned from Dillon's insights on leadership and professional development, entrepreneurship, and personal empowerment.“My dad always had an entrepreneurial spirit, and my mom encouraged me to be the best I can be in life because average will never get noticed or recognized,” says Dillon, who later in life took the leap of faith to pursue his education and the world of self-improvement to become a Certified Life Coach and counselor.A Milwaukee native, Dillon holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and a Master in Adult Education from Marquette University and the University of Phoenix, respectively. He also completed an additional Master's degree in Counseling from the University of Wisconsin–Platteville and is enrolled in post-graduate doctoral studies in Behavioral Psychology.Dillon initially launched his professional career in the field of insurance and risk management. His career has placed him in front of business executives, which served as a launching pad for the multifaceted professional he has become.

When unveiling their new display at Bo Ryan Court, the University of Wisconsin Platteville unleashed their creativity to make people take notice. Justin and Matt visited with Kristina Navarro, Director of Athletics and Recreation, Assistant Chancellor at UW Platteville, to hear about their fun unveiling video and much more about their LED display installations on campus.  UW Platteville Athletics Website: https://letsgopioneers.com/landing/index  Daktronics College Webpage: www.daktronics.com/college  National Lampoons Spoof Video: https://twitter.com/uwp_pioneers/status/1582070276795224064?s=20&t=0rRyGHT6kf8mabiG3yj5yQ  

As part of our work as the Driftless Region Hub, the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin Platteville is issuing a call for a "Portrait of a Rural Teacher." We are looking to feature alumni, who currently serve in rural education, on our website with the idea of giving future teachers an inspiring vision for their future. This includes those who started out in the classroom, but have since then moved into different roles. Please consider sharing your story. You can find the form on our website http://www.proudruralteacherpodcast.com.

Exposing mind control techniques used to promote imperialist war. During today's episode, we discuss mass psychological manipulation through corporate media. We review key concepts in psychology, marketing, and public relations, and how they are used to sell war in the 21st century. We also discuss the influence of imperialist magicians like Edward Bernays in mass media. Today's guests are Carlos Garrido and Eddie Liger. Carlos is an editorial board member and co-founder of Midwestern Marx and the Journal of American Socialist Studies. He is also a philosophy professor and graduate student at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Eddie is a political scientist and specialist in anti-imperialist and socialist projects, especially Venezuela. He also has research interests in the role southern slavery played in the development of American and European capitalism. He is currently a graduate student, assistant, and wrestling coach at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. He is an editor and co-founder of Midwestern Marx and the Journal of American Socialist Studies. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

How we think of certain spaces may need to be reimagined. Evan Larson, professor of environmental sciences & society at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, looks at one example. Evan Larson (he/him/his) is a Professor of Environmental Sciences & Society at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, a primarily undergraduate institution in the beautiful rolling hills of the […]

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Levi graduated in 2019 from the University of Wisconsin Platteville with a bachelor's degree. He majored in history and minored in statistical analysis. He has spent the past year studying for the law school admission test with the hopes of going to school in the fall of 2023. Outside of his interest in Sasquatch, Levi is an avid sports fan. His favorite teams are the Brewers, Badgers (both basketball and football), Packers, and Bucks.

It's time again for another new episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast!  On this week's episode, we talk with members of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Fishing Team: Logan Spice, Nick Redlin, and Brady Rufenacht.  Logan and Nick are registered to compete in the upcoming Bass Pro Shops Big Bass Bash presented by Berkley.  Throughout this roughly 20 minute interview we talk about the first ACA event of 2022 at Kentucky Lake, and learn more about the UW-Platteville fishing team.

Our Documents in Detail webinar for February 16th, 2022 focused on FDR's "Four Freedoms" speech. This document is drawn from our World War 2 Core Documents Collection, which you can download free as a PDF. Scholars Dr. John Moser, Ashland University Dr. Jennifer Keene, Chapman University Dr. David Krugler, University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Our Documents in Detail webinar for February 16th, 2022 focused on FDR's "Four Freedoms" speech. This document is drawn from our World War 2 Core Documents Collection, which you can download free as a PDF. Scholars Dr. John Moser, Ashland University Dr. Jennifer Keene, Chapman University Dr. David Krugler, University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Thanks for joining us! Today we welcome Ben Moest, a third-generation grain and livestock farmer located in Stephenson County, IL near the WI border where he and his family own and operate a hog and cash crop operation. Ben is the President of High Plains Grains, which he operates with his brother, Grant Moest, and two other partners. They raise 100% non-GMO corn & non-GMO soybeans along with small grains including wheat, rye, and oats. They also practice multi-species cover cropping on all of their acres annually and hope to begin the integration of livestock on the land in some form starting in 2022. Their primary focus in crop production is on soil conservation and building healthy, well-functioning soils that are improving over time. Family, communication, and legacy are all part of this exciting conversation where we hear how they're all working in the operation and bringing their specific skills and talents together to create a well-oiled machine. In addition, we learn a lot about the mindset of building communication, fine-tuning management opportunities, and ultimately growing a business that utilizes and encourages new ideas. This conversation with Ben is so encouraging. The way his family approaches change and how they work together to communicate their individual desires and goals is exciting. And communication is really a big part of the equation. Recognizing that there are different ways for different types of operations to implement practices that build resilience in today's agriculture, is exciting to hear. After growing up on the farm, Ben attended the University of Wisconsin-Platteville where he earned a bachelor's degree in agricultural business. After college, he earned his Series 3 license and spent time working as a licensed broker in the dairy risk management industry, while also becoming a licensed crop insurance agent, which he still is today. Ben came back to the family operation in 2019 to help raise a feminized CBD hemp crop, and then quickly started assisting in the management of the overall farm. What excites Ben most in life is soil stewardship & regenerative farming. He cares deeply for the land and has a life-long mission of leaving whatever land he's blessed to care for in much better shape than when he started. Ben believes farming production models of the future will be much more diverse and sustainable than what they are today, and he's most excited about doing his part to help design, develop, test, and implement said models right on his own farm. Healthy people come from healthy ecosystems, and healthy ecosystems start with healthy soils. Take a look at some of Ben and his team's work in this Mechanized CBD Hemp Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=656Ll-GITZU Got questions you want answered? Send them our way and we'll do our best to research and find answers. Know someone you think would be great on the AgEmerge stage or podcast? Send your questions or suggestions to kim@asn.farm We'd love to hear from you!

Exposing imperialist propaganda about Socialism With Chinese Characteristics. During today's episode, we debunk claims that the People's Republic of China is capitalist, imperialist, and genocidal. We also study excerpts from Roland Boer's book, "Socialism With Chinese Characteristics: A Guide for Foreigners." Today's guests are Carlos Garrido and Edward Liger Smith. Carlos is a Cuban American philosophy graduate student and instructor at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. His research focuses on Marxism, Hegel, and early 19th century US socialism. He is an editor and co-founder of Midwestern Marx and the Journal of American Socialist Studies. Edward Liger Smith is an American political scientist and specialist in anti-imperialist and socialist projects, especially Venezuela. He also has research interests in the role southern slavery played in the development of American and European capitalism. He is currently a graduate student, assistant, and wrestling coach at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. He is an editor and co-founder of Midwestern Marx and the Journal of American Socialist Studies. Unmasking Imperialism exposes imperialist propaganda in mainstream media. Hosted by Ramiro Sebastián Fúnez.

Derek Christians talks with Ryan Harty, Jared Carney, Will Yeager, DJ Dean from Dorm Room Outdoors; along with Hunter Grams from God's Country Outdoors all from University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Topics discussed: Weekend Recap & Hunting the Area, Dorm Room Outdoors, Getting Access to INSANE Private Land, God's Country Outdoors, Starting an Outdoor's Page, Buying Hunting Gear on a Budget, Tim Grounds Band, Sharing Hunting Stories, Hunting Lessons, R3 (Recruit, Retain, Reactivate) Initiative, What's Next?? After Graduation, and Campus Waterfowl Shirts! Dorm Room Outdoors: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVIveRmj_treKjMsNO9aKEA  God's Country Outdoors: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-uw_JxVlOPDeFp2eFCsvvw

It's hard to frame the Jazz or classical scene in Wisconsin or the upper-midwest over the last 30 years without considering the contributions of Dave Cooper. He has been an Associate Professor of Trumpet and Jazz Studies at the University of Wisconsin--Platteville for 15 years, and an essential member of more groups than I can possibly mention here. Dave's latest chapter is propelled by his study of the modern improvisational techniques practiced by some of today's most innovative improvisers, as evidenced by his writing for his group QUAD.For those keeping score: the composer's name that I couldn't remember is Georg Friedrich Haas, and the saxophonist who explores microtonality that Dave didn't name is Steve Lehman.

In today's episode, Rick and Sam are joined by Dr. Christopher Mayne, Associate Professor of Biology and the Pre-Health Advising Coordinator at Viterbo University, to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine and the Common Good. The conversation starts with the basics: how vaccines work and how they benefit individuals and communities. The discussion broadens to examine vaccine ethics in the global context, in the push to get more Americans vaccinated, and finally, in the debate between public health concerns and private health information. Dr. Mayne closes the conversation by sharing his thoughts on how to communicate better with people who are still hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Christopher Mayne is an Associate Professor of Biology and the Pre-Health Advising Coordinator at Viterbo University. Dr. Mayne's expertise focuses on immunology, and his research centers on the regulation of immune responses, and how abnormalities in immune regulation can lead to autoimmune diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, and lupus. He is the author of numerous articles on immunology, and has spoken on issues relating to the ethics of vaccines and related matters. Dr. Mayne has degrees in biology and chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville; a graduate degree in genetics from the University of Wisconsin; and a postdoctoral fellowship in immunology from the Medical College of Wisconsin. Sam Scinta is President and Founder of IM Education, a non-profit, and Lecturer in Political Science at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and Viterbo University. Rick Kyte is Endowed Professor and Director of the DB Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University. Music compliments of Bobby Bridger- “Rendezvous” from "A Ballad of the West" Additional reading: Background on Governor Lamm who inspired our “what are you reading or watching?” segment: https://www.cpr.org/2021/07/30/former-colorado-governor-richard-dick-lamm-dies/ What Rick is reading: Wild Bill: The True Story of the the American Frontier's First Gunfighter by Tom Clavin https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Bill-American-Frontiers-Gunfighter/dp/1250173795 What Sam is reading: King Richard: Nixon and Watergate - An American Tragedy by Michael Dobbs https://www.amazon.com/King-Richard-Watergate-American-Tragedy/dp/0385350090

Following the Panic of 1893, industrialists across America began cutting corners to reduce costs. George Pullman, chairman of the Pullman Palace Car Company, refused to engage in any collective bargaining proposed by his workers after he reduced their wages. What followed would be America's most famous labor strike, the Pullman Strike, which would push Eugene V. Debs to prominence and become a turning point for US labor law. Join us, as we discuss the complex events of the Pullman Strike with Dr. David F. Krugler, a Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, specializing in U.S. political, diplomatic, and urban history, as well as African-American history.

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is one of his closest friends in the fantasy media, John Paulsen (@4for4_John) of 4for4.com. John and Pat start by pouring one out for Ted Ginn Jr. a longtime favorite of John's who just announced his retirement after 14 NFL seasons. Then the conversation turns to young quarterbacks, with John and Pat taking opposite sides on Trevor Lawrence and assessing the outlooks for Zach Wilson and Tua Tagovailoa. There's some talk about the Denver RB situation, with Pat touting Melvin Gordon as a potential value even with rookie Javonte Williams threatening Gordon's workload. John and Pat also discuss Darren Waller and George Kittle.  As natives of Southeastern Wisconsin, John and Pat have been closely following the Milwaukee Bucks' playoff run, and they compare notes on Bucks fandom and the franchise's tortured playoff history. Pat also asks John about one of his former basketball coaches at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Greg Gard, who's now the head coach at the University of Wisconsin and whose strained relationship with some of his players recently became a national story. John offers a few musical recommendations, and then John and Pat discuss the Scott Fish Bowl and the DataForce charity draft they've been doing together, with some conversation about Cam Akers, Julio Jones, Terry McLaurin, Michael Thomas, Jaylen Waddle and Dionte Johnson. John and Pat also talk about their beloved Green Bay Packers, assessing the Aaron Rodgers situation, examining the value of Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon, and trying to peg the Packers' WR hierarchy behind Davante Adams. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)  Guest: John Paulsen (@4for4_John)                   Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)  In association with TheFootballGirl.com  Music provided by International Jet Set   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Joe Barnard, chief academic officer, and Daniel Kalef, VP for higher education, discuss Green Flower's cannabis education platform that offers everything from one-off training sessions to educational programs at nine universities across the United States. The programs offer students the ability to become certified in cannabis cultivation, business, law and policy and healthcare.The company started out as a direct-to-consumer educational portal, trying to educate people on the benefits of cannabis and remove the negative social stigma. Green Flower has since evolved into an educational hub that white labels cannabis industry business certifications for partner universities.  Each program includes three, eight-week courses that offer a mix of online learning as well as project work, including growing a plant.  The rigorous programs offer a high-quality curriculum to a previously untapped market. Since early adopters Florida Atlantic University and Northern Michigan University began offering the program, seven more have come online.While you would expect the partner universities to be located in states where cannabis is legal, one of the most popular programs is at the University of Wisconsin - Platteville. The Platteville program has the third highest enrollment and its located in a state where cannabis remains illegal. Student demographics vary, but since the programs launched, initial interest has come from adults looking to change career paths and industry workers looking for a leg-up in career advancement.  Green Flower is building a network of businesses to help place students who complete the program. Acceptance and buy-in has been an uphill battle for Green Flower as universities and even students push back against the stigma of being affiliated with a "weed school." However, the popularity of the programs, and the likelihood of further legalization in 2021, will continue to change their minds.

Dr. Seth Barr grew up in rural Bagley, Wisconsin which is located in the southwest part of the state. Dr. Barr graduated Valedictorian of his high school class and then went on to the University of Wisconsin – Platteville. He received his Doctor of Chiropractic as well as Bachelor's Degree in Science from Palmer College […] The post Understand Branding vs Direct Response with Dr. Seth Barr DC – Chiro Hustle Podcast 213 appeared first on Chiro Hustle.

Matt Adams is an Assistant Coach at Marshall University for the throwing events. In addition to his coaching role with the throwers, he leads the strength & conditioning for the track & field program. Prior to his current position, he's spent time at Central Michigan University, Olivet Nazarene University and the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. He is a 4x National Junior College All-American thrower in both javelin and discuss, as well as a former javelin thrower at the University of Oregon now turned National Level Lightweight Highland Games competitor. Cerberus Strength Use Code: STRENGTH_GAME at Cerberus-Strength.com

Kyle Stedman (@kstedman) reads the bad idea "There is One Correct Way of Writing and Speaking" by Anjali Pattanayak (@ArPattanayak). It's a chapter from Bad Ideas about Writing, which was edited by Cheryl E. Ball (@s2ceball) and Drew M. Loewe (@drewloewe). Don't miss the joke: the author of the chapter is disagreeing with the bad idea stated in the chapter's title. Chapter keywords: African American Vernacular, cultural rhetorics, Ebonics, non-standard dialect, rhetorical genre studies, writing and class Anjali Pattanayak is working towards an Ed.D. degree in educational leadership from Edgewood College. She's also served as the Academic Enrichment program coordinator for the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at the University of Wisconsin–Platteville, and has run programs that help underrepresented students transition into their first year of college to support retention and matriculation. She has spent over five years doing outreach work with under-represented youth as they transition to college. She has taught both first-year composition and first-year experience classes. You can follow her on Twitter @lalaith_feanaro or @arpattanayak. As always, the theme music is "Parade" by nctrnm, and both the book and podcast are licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license. The full book was published by the West Virginia University Libraries and Digital Publishing Institute; find it online for free at https://textbooks.lib.wvu.edu/badideas. All ad revenue will be split between the NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund and the Computers and Writing Graduate Research Network.

Does a collegiate player-based hockey league need to install more robust precautions in a pandemic? How will hockey come back post-COVID, and what plans are the USHL making to bring fans back into their dozens of arenas? Listen in as Tom Garrity, USHL Commissioner and President, reveals what's being discussed, as well as how his involvement in minor league baseball and sports marketing have prepared him for this moment in time. You'll hear about Tom's background and experience, his predictions about Group Sales in sports, and how his college experience at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville shaped his desire to begin a career in sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk with University of Wisconsin-Platteville leaders about that school's involvement with developing the Wisconsin Dairy Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It being Valentine's Day week, it seemed like a good time to find out how civil engineering won your heart. In today's ASCE Plot Points, we hear Origin Stories of true love from five civil engineers: Molly Bennett, a senior staff engineer for the City of Cheyenne, WY (2:24); Sam Hovde, a civil engineering student at the University of Wisconsin–Platteville (4:44); Elyssa Dixon, an environmental

Learn about the relationship of “Ethics, Social Responsibility and Christian Witness” with Rev. Thomas Reeder who serves as the pastor at Apostles Lutheran Church in Platteville, WI, serving students at the University of Wisconsin – Platteville. Learn more at alcplatteville.wordpress.com.