Podcasts about Wishful thinking

Send us Fan MailObtaining justice in court is a never-ending process of learning; self-development; blood, sweat and tears; self discovery; inter-discovery; often deep pain that can transform into strength and growth, but often with more pain along the way; banding together with birds of a feather; and giving back what we have learned. Texas criminal defense lawyer -- moved recently from Houston to Maryland -- Eric J. Davis (until he has a website, reachable at eric.davis@gmx.us and 713-227-2727) believes strongly in giving back what he has learned, and in integrating what he learns into what he already knows, rather than shedding valuable experience and ability with the latest teachings. Fairfax, Virginia criminal defense lawyer Jon Katz met Eric at the spring 2026 National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers program, and learned that Eric, like Jon, is a Trial Lawyers College alum, where Eric is on the TLC board and staff. Eric is also a member of the NACDL board of directors. He states straight out that the criminal justice system evolved out of racism, and finds positive ways to deal with that, including bringing race to the attention of jurors so that they will help criminal defendants when they spot racial bias and unfairness. Eric is full of optimistic energy and fight, including in talking about his acquittal for a firearm defendant by focusing on how police rushed to judgment and narrowed themselves to finding evidence to prove him guilty, rather than considering other possible suspects after finding a firearm in an empty vehicle.  Eric talks about how his experience with the Trial Lawyers College and its focus on psychodrama and storytelling helped him feel freer in pursuing justice for his clients, including focusing on the emotions of the case, the emotions of the jurors and of the actors in the case and their motivations for how they acted. Eric tells a great personal story during jury selection / voir dire to inspire them to be open about racial issues -- rather than expecting to transform their prejudices in the short timespan of a trial -- by recounting how he had his defenses up when walking to fill his empty gas tank when a truck with an older white driver slowed down, and how the driver -- after they learned how much they had in common -- told Eric how he at first thought Eric was up to no good, and Eric confessed to having first had the same view of the truck driver. And then Eric asks the jurors about any assumptions they are making about race, to start the discussion. Pure brilliance. Rules that help for a fair trial for a criminal defendant are great, but often are few and far between, and are not always sufficiently enforced. That is why I prominently display a Gladiator film clip board in my office, as a reminder of how Russell Crowe's Maximus Decimus Meridius and his teammates win despite the absence of any rules protecting them, and despite the lowest and basest violence from their opponents. Eric Davis reminds us that we can win justice for criminal defendants even when the rules do not appear to be in our favor nor to be sufficiently enforced when those rules are favorable to criminal defendants. He starts by diving deep into the jury selection process, with conversations in which he steers guilty verdict-leaning jurors closer to his side, sometimes by adding one variation to the conversation at a time. (See minute 29 in his presentation here.)  We can open and widen avenues to acquittal. This Beat the Prosecution episode is also available on YouTube and Apple podcasts. This podcast with Fairfax, Virginia criminal / DUI lawyer Jon Katz is playable on all devices at podcast.BeatTheProsecution.com. For more information, visit https://KatzJustice.com or contact us at info@KatzJustice.com, 703-383-1100 (calling), or 571-406-7268 (text).  If you like what you hear on our Beat the Prosecution podcast, please take a moment to post a review at our Apple podcasts page (with stars only, or else also with a comment) at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beat-the-prosecution/id1721413675

Provide your feedback here. Anonymously send me a text message. In this episode, Mike discusses the Quebec Court of Appeal decision R. v. Paul, 2026 QCCA 552, where a police officer saw a known drug user acting suspiciously late at night. This person was nervous, evasive and appeared uncomfortable about police presence. After speaking with the man, police  surreptitiously followed him, saw him approach a running vehicle with its headlights out, and watched as he appeared to interact with its driver. After noticing police, the man fled. Police then approached the vehicle and, using a flashlight, lit up its interior to find it occupied and observed an electronic scale with white residue on the floor. Police ordered the driver out of the vehicle to arrest him for drug possession and saw a baggie of cocaine on the seat where he was sitting. The driver was subsequently charged with PPT. Was the officer justified in approaching the vehicle? Was the use of a flashlight a search? Did the officer have enough grounds for an arrest? Did pulling back the arrestee's pants and underwear waistband when frisking him at the roadside amount to a "strip search"?Thanks for listening! Feedback welcome at legalissuesinpolicing@gmail.com

Hope is said a lot and we need it more than ever but what is it? Merely wishful thinking? Pastor Wes digs into the word offering a description from Hebrews 6:19: An Anchor. Hope is the confident expectation God can because God has. 

What would the world's wealthiest man buy on the Jamaica Stock Exchange? Dr. Matthew Preston and Dr. Thaon Simms fed Elon Musk's entire investment philosophy into AI and asked it to pick one JSE stock. The answer was unexpected, the reasoning was airtight, and the price target will make you think twice. Watch to find out if you would have made the same call.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Elon Musk Background01:25 How Musk Built His Fortune: From Zip2 to Tesla09:57 The JSE Pick Revealed12:07 Why This Stock Fits Musk's Investment Thesis19:39 The Hidden Business Most Investors Overlook28:08 The Biggest Risk to the Thesis32:26 What the Competition Tells Us39:00 How the Company Raises Capital45:00 The Price Target: Realistic or Wishful Thinking?52:23 Final Verdict

This week on Highways Voices, we tackle one of the most important issues facing transport professionals today: road safety.To discuss whether the industry is truly serious about Vision Zero, we're joined by Jamie Hassall, Executive Director of PACTS, the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety, who delivers a frank and thought-provoking challenge to many of the assumptions drivers, policymakers and even transport professionals hold about safety on the road network.Subscribe to Highways Voices on your favourite podcast platform and never miss an episode.In the conversation, he argues that Britain's national speed limit system is outdated, particularly on rural roads, and explains why “safe speed” is often very different from the number shown on a sign. The conversation explores the backlash against 20mph limits, why compliance with speed limits remains so poor, and whether technologies like Intelligent Speed Assistance, telematics and autonomous vehicles could fundamentally change driver behaviour.We also discuss why road safety investment still struggles to secure funding despite crashes – including many which are preventable - costing the UK economy billions each year, and whether organisations that repeatedly claim “safety is our number one priority” are genuinely backing those words with meaningful action.Perhaps most importantly, Jamie Hassall makes the case for a major focus on work-related road safety, arguing that fleet operators and employers could play a transformative role in reducing deaths and serious injuries on Britain's roads.This is a conversation guaranteed to spark debate across the highways and transport technology sector.Highways Voices is brought to you with our podcast partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ITS UK and ADEPT.

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Kevin and Chad dive into the current state of WWE under the TKO banner and ask the question wrestling fans can't stop debating: Was WWE actually better under Vince McMahon? From creative changes and production shifts to the rise of new stars and the feel of today's product, the guys compare the modern WWE era … Continue reading My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 599: Wishful Thinking? → The post My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 599: Wishful Thinking? appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network.

Kevin and Chad dive into the current state of WWE under the TKO banner and ask the question wrestling fans can't stop debating: Was WWE actually better under Vince McMahon? From creative changes and production shifts to the rise of new stars and the feel of today's product, the guys compare the modern WWE era … Continue reading My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 599: Wishful Thinking? → The post My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 599: Wishful Thinking? appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » My 1-2-3 Cents.

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നിങ്ങളുടെ വിളവെടുപ്പ് തയ്യാറാണ് | Your Harvest Is Ready | Malayalam Christian Message | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory 1901 | 24 April 2026Stop mourning over what you lost in the dry season; your divine harvest has been authorized by Heaven, and the seeds you sowed in tears are about to erupt into a shout of joy!The spiritual law of Sowing and Reaping is a fundamental pillar of the Kingdom of God, and in this powerful Malayalam Christian message, we decode why your Harvest Season is no longer delayed but is manifesting in 2026. Many believers find themselves trapped in a cycle of "Wishful Thinking," hoping for a breakthrough without understanding the Intention-Based Sowing required to break generational poverty and spiritual stagnation. This teaching, rooted in Psalm 126, explores the profound paradox of the "Sower's Tears"- the reality that the most significant spiritual growth often occurs during your most painful seasons of sacrificeകണ്ണുനീരോടെ വിതച്ചു മടുത്തോ? നിങ്ങളുടെ അത്ഭുതകരമായ കൊയ്ത്തിനുള്ള സമയം അതിക്രമിച്ചിരിക്കുന്നു. ആനന്ദത്തിന്റെ ഈ സന്ദേശം നിങ്ങളുടെ ജീവിതത്തെ മാറ്റിമറിക്കും!ദൈവവചനത്തിൻ്റെ അനുഗ്രഹങ്ങൾക്കായി Blessing Today ചാനൽ ഇപ്പോൾ തന്നെ Subscribe ചെയ്യൂ! ✨പുതിയ വീഡിയോകൾക്കായി Bell Icon അമർത്തുക.

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Morgen komen de World Economic Outlook en het Global Financial Stability Report van het IMF uit. Daarover is in ieder geval één ding al zeker: onzekerheid is het nieuwe normaal. ‘De groei gaat omlaag en de inflatie omhoog’, zegt macro-econoom Edin Mujagic. Hoe reageren landen op die economische tegenwind? Bij veel landen bestaat de neiging om daarop te reageren met het idee dat als je er maar genoeg geld tegenaan gooit, het probleem zichzelf oplost. Heel concreet zie je dat bij het compenseren van mensen en bedrijven voor hogere energierekeningen. Daarachter zit een idee dat de afgelopen jaren populair is geworden: begrotingstekorten en staatsschulden doen er niet toe, je kunt onbeperkt geld bijdrukken en meer uitgeven dan er binnenkomt zonder nadelen. Wel de lusten, niet de lasten. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Markets are sending mixed signals with geopolitics, inflation, and positioning all pointing in different directions, raising concerns about whether this rally is real or just a temporary squeeze before the next leg down. This week, we break down how the proposed ceasefire and AI acceleration are colliding with market structure in a battle of fundamentals vs flows. We explore AI-led productivity boom, Trump's political dilemma, Fed policy uncertainty, gold's resurgence, and whether dispersion, not direction, is the real trade. Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 04:21 Ceasefire Reality Check 07:28 Positioning Fuels the Bounce 11:25 Can VIX Stay Low? 14:28 Countertrend Rally or Not? 19:09 AI Compute Still Leads 28:11 Ads (Arkham, Blockworks IR) 30:06 Fed Cuts or Wishful Thinking? 34:05 China The New Bond Haven? 38:13 Best Trades in This Regime 44:14 Gold and Market Manipulation 49:50 Buy Non-US Again? FOLLOW THE SHOW › Forward Guidance – https://x.com/ForwardGuidance › Felix – https://x.com/fejau_inc › Quinn – https://x.com/qthomp › Tyler – https://x.com/Tyler_Neville › Telegram – https://t.me/+CAoZQpC-i6BjYTEx › Blockworks – https://x.com/Blockworks RESOURCES › Weekly Roundup Charts – https://drive.google.com/file/d/18AkSBzt_7Y_B8HX6BdbUyJ-kr7Q6Sqsq/view?usp=sharing SPONSORS › ARKHAM Arkham is a crypto exchange and blockchain analytics platform that allows traders and investors to look inside the wallets of the best traders, largest funds, and most influential players in crypto — and act on that information. Sign up to Arkham: https://auth.arkm.com/register?ref=blockworks Eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Users residing in certain jurisdictions will be excluded from onboarding. DISCLAIMER Nothing said on Forward Guidance is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Any views expressed are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

John Maytham speaks to Dr Roger Parsons | Hydrogeologist with more than 40 years’ experience, who has been vocal about what he calls a modern-day “snake oil” problem creeping into suburban South Africa. With decades in the field, Parsons unpacks how legitimate groundwater science works — and why these detectors don’t make the cut. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Easter sermon explores how the resurrection of Jesus Christ transforms our understanding of hope from wishful thinking into worshipful living. Drawing from 1 Peter 1:3-9, the message emphasizes three fundamental changes the resurrection brings: new birth through Christ, a secure eternal inheritance, and meaningful purpose in present suffering. The sermon challenges believers to move beyond passive hope to active faith, illustrating how the empty tomb represents not just Christ's victory over death, but the possibility of spiritual rebirth for all who accept Him. The resurrection power that rolled away the stone can also roll away the stone from human hearts, offering transformation from spiritual death to abundant life with great expectation for eternity.

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We all want hope—but often settle for wishful thinking. Easter reminds us that real hope isn't based on feelings, but on the promise of Jesus. Discover how the resurrection meets you in your darkest moments and offers a hope that changes everything.

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with the Avery Set The Avery Set began in the early 2000s in Frankenmuth, Michigan, growing out of a close friendship between Chris (lead singer) and Jake (drummer). What started as two friends making noise quickly turned into a real band with a shared sense of purpose—writing songs, chasing shows, and building a sound that felt honest and lived-in. In 2006, the band released their debut record, Wishful Thinking, capturing the early energy of a group finding its voice. A year later, in 2007, The Avery Set relocated to Nashville, a move that pushed the band into new rooms, new influences, and a wider circle of musicians. With an expanded lineup, they released Returning to Steam in 2009, a record that marked a clear step forward in confidence and craft. http://www.makingascene.org

Geschätzte Lesedauer: 10 Minuten Zunächst springst du von Termin zu Termin und von Meeting zu Meeting. Zwischendurch beantwortest du schnell die wichtigsten E-Mails. Darüber hinaus fährst du noch auf die Messe. Folglich bist du super busy. Allerdings könnten die Ergebnisse besser sein, wenn du ehrlich bist. Denn Akquise, neue Kunden und frische Angebote in der Pipeline gibt es viel zu wenig. Infolgedessen schieben sich die besten Deals schon wieder in den nächsten Monat. Schließlich ist das der klassische Reaktionsmodus, der dich und dein Vertriebsteam auf Dauer fertig macht. Deshalb wird es höchste Zeit für eine klare Sales Cadence. Denn als Vertriebsleiter musst du den Rhythmus und die Prioritäten vorgeben – und natürlich auch vorleben. Wie genau das funktioniert und wie du dein B2B Sales Team aus dem Reaktionsmodus holst, zeige ich dir in diesem Beitrag. Zudem ist das hier keine trockene Theorie, sondern vielmehr ein echter Baukasten für deinen Vertrieb. Warum ohne klaren Vertriebsrhythmus die wichtigste Arbeit liegen bleibt In der B2B-Welt verbringt ein Verkäufer im deutschen Mittelstand im Schnitt nur eine einzige Stunde am Tag aktiv mit dem Kunden. Tatsächlich ist der Rest reine Verwaltung, interne Abstimmung und reaktives Arbeiten. Das Problem ist dabei jedoch nicht nur die mangelnde Kundenzeit. Vielmehr ist das echte Problem: Die wichtigste Arbeit schafft es erst gar nicht in den Kalender. Die Eisenhower-Matrix als Leitfaden Hier hilft uns glücklicherweise die berühmte Eisenhower-Matrix. Demnach lassen sich Aufgaben in vier Felder einteilen, basierend auf den Achsen dringend und wichtig. Einerseits ist die lukrativste Arbeit im Vertrieb – also neue Kunden ansprechen, die Pipeline aufbauen und strategische Gespräche führen – extrem wichtig. Andererseits ist sie fast nie dringend. Dringend ist stattdessen das nächste Meeting, das klingelnde Telefon oder die E-Mail, die gerade reinkommt. Folglich gewinnt das Dringende im Alltag fast immer, weshalb die wichtigen Aufgaben ständig vor sich hergeschoben werden. Dementsprechend müssen wir das dringend ändern. Deine absolute Kernaufgabe als Führungskraft im Vertrieb ist es nämlich, dafür zu sorgen, dass genau diese wichtige, nicht dringende Arbeit den Kalender bestimmt. Kurzum: Der Vertrieb scheitert selten an schlechten Produkten. Stattdessen scheitert er daran, dass die wirklich wichtigen Dinge keinen Platz im Terminkalender finden. Was ist eigentlich eine Sales Cadence? Eine Sales Cadence (oder auch Vertriebsrhythmus) beschreibt ganz konkret, wie du den Ablauf einer Woche, eines Monats, eines Quartals und eines Jahres in deinem Vertriebsteam strukturierst. Dabei geht es vor allem darum, strategische Jahres- und Quartalsziele auf den einzelnen Tag herunterzubrechen. Schließlich entscheidet sich der Vertriebserfolg genau dort: In der alltäglichen Umsetzung. Der Startschuss für deine Sales Cadence: Das Friday-Sheet Tatsächlich starten die meisten Vertriebsteams völlig ungeplant am Montagmorgen in die Woche und fangen sofort an zu improvisieren. Zunächst arbeiten sie reaktiv E-Mails ab und verschwinden anschließend in internen Meetings. Am Freitag fällt dann schließlich auf, dass wieder zu wenig Akquise passiert ist. Zudem fehlen Neukunden in der Pipeline. Die Lösung dafür ist denkbar einfach: Das Friday-Sheet. Jeder Verkäufer plant am Freitag verbindlich seine kommende Woche. Idealerweise macht er das von Hand in ein gemeinsames Google Sheet, aber bloß nicht ins CRM. Folglich behältst du den Überblick. Dementsprechend gehören folgende Punkte in dieses Sheet: Die 4 entscheidenden Felder des Friday-Sheets Erstens – Neue Logos: Welche komplett neuen Kunden gehe ich nächste Woche proaktiv an? Dabei zählen keine Bestandskunden und keine warmen Kontakte! Falls hier nämlich nichts steht, hast du im nächsten Monat keine frische Pipeline. Folglich fällt dir das durch die 60-Tage-Regel in wenigen Wochen knallhart auf die Füße. Zweitens – Pipeline vorantreiben: Welche wichtigen Deals bewege ich nächste Woche weiter? Und zwar durch konkrete Aktionen! Schließlich ist "Ich fasse mal nach" keine echte Aktion. Stattdessen musst du wissen: Wer spricht mit wem, worüber und was ist das konkrete Ziel? Drittens – Abschlüsse: Welche Aufträge kommen nächste Woche sicher rein? Auch hier brauchst du unbedingt das "Warum". Warum sollte der Kunde ausgerechnet jetzt abschließen? Zudem musst du wissen, welches Event ihn treibt. Viertens – Sonstiges Wichtiges: Trage außerdem ein bis maximal drei weitere wirklich entscheidende Punkte ein, wie beispielsweise wichtige Messevorbereitungen. Am Freitagnachmittag schaust du dir diese Liste an. Dadurch siehst du sofort, ob die nächste Woche in die richtige Richtung läuft. Noch wichtiger ist jedoch: Du überprüfst, was der Verkäufer sich für die vergangene Woche vorgenommen hatte und was davon wirklich passiert ist. Kurzum, das ist dein wichtigster Ansatz für Führung und Sales Coaching! Golden Hours: So schützt du den Vertriebsrhythmus deiner Akquise Wenn deine Leute drei neue Logos angehen wollen, brauchen sie dafür natürlich Zeit. Falls der Kalender jedoch voll mit internen Schulungen ist, wird das reines "Wishful Thinking". Deshalb brauchst du in deiner Sales Cadence zwingend geschützte Akquisezeiten – die sogenannten Golden Hours. Definiere hierzu mit dem Team gemeinsame Slots, in denen absolut nichts anderes gemacht wird als Akquise. Das können beispielsweise zwei Vormittage pro Woche sein. Zudem muss die Recherche dafür vorher passiert sein. In diesem Slot werden dann Telefone umgeleitet und niemand checkt E-Mails. Schließlich entsteht eine unglaubliche Dynamik, wenn alle das gleichzeitig machen. Allerdings müssen diese Slots knallhart verteidigt werden. Folglich darf dort kein anderes Meeting reingelegt werden! Sales Meetings, die den Vertriebsrhythmus wirklich weiterbringen Ebenso darf dein wöchentliches Sales Meeting kein langweiliges Buchhalter-Meeting sein. Denn die Zahlen stehen ohnehin im CRM. Vielmehr geht es um die Zahleninterpretation und vor allem um das gemeinsame Learning. Fragt euch deshalb: Was haben wir vom Markt gelernt? Darüber hinaus solltet ihr prüfen, ob es neue Best Practices gibt. Baut zudem kurze Trainingseinheiten ein. Das kann Einwandbehandlung sein oder wie man an den Entscheider herankommt. Schließlich muss ein Sales Meeting Energie geben und inspirierend wirken. Das Montagabend-Update für mehr interne Dynamik Außerdem ist das Montagabend-Update ein echter Gamechanger. Schick einfach am Montagabend ein kurzes Update an das gesamte Unternehmen. Der Inhalt lautet schlicht: "Das sind die neuen Kunden, die wir diese Woche angehen." Infolgedessen wirst du staunen, was passiert. Sehr oft meldet sich daraufhin jemand aus einem anderen Team und sagt: "Hey, mein Kommilitone arbeitet jetzt dort!" Dadurch aktivierst du effektiv das verborgene Schwarmwissen deines Unternehmens. Somit machst du den Vertrieb zum wichtigen Thema für alle Abteilungen. One-to-Ones: Die Sales Cadence individuell steuern Genauso ist das One-to-One zwischen dir und dem Verkäufer dein mächtigstes Werkzeug in der Vertriebssteuerung. Deshalb führst du Kritik oder schwierige Gespräche niemals im Team-Meeting, sondern exklusiv hier. Außerdem solltest du den üblichen Smalltalk vergessen. Denn "Wie läufts? – Ach, zieht sich noch" bringt niemanden weiter! Stattdessen muss ein One-to-One hart strukturiert sein: Wo stehst du folglich mit deinen Zahlen im Vergleich zu den Zielen? Darüber hinaus analysieren wir gemeinsam die Pipeline. Zudem prüfen wir, ob es einen Skill-Fokus gibt (beispielsweise bei der Discovery). Schließlich nutzen wir den "Career Compass", um deine heutigen Aufgaben mit deinen Karrierezielen zu verbinden. A-, B- und C-Player im Rhythmus richtig führen Dementsprechend braucht jeder Verkäufer eine ganz andere Führung. Bei A-Playern fragst du vor allem, welche Hindernisse du aus dem Weg räumen kannst. Andererseits brauchen B-Player gezielte Entwicklung und eine engere Begleitung. Bei C-Playern brauchst du hingegen klare Erwartungen und schnelle Entscheidungen. Schließlich ist endloses Mitschleppen keine Option. Pipeline Flash und gemeinsame Kundentermine Zusätzlich zu den fixen Meetings brauchst du regelmäßige Pipeline Flashes. Warum hängen bestimmte Deals? Wie können wir sie gemeinsam loseisen? Deshalb ist es dein Job als Führungskraft, die Deals nach vorne zu pushen. Darüber hinaus begleitest du deine Leute regelmäßig zu Kundenterminen. Hält sich der Verkäufer tatsächlich an das Playbook? Allerdings übernimmst du dabei niemals das Gespräch! Du bist schließlich reiner Beobachter und nutzt das Ganze hinterher als Coaching-Opportunity. Monatliche und Quartals-Rhythmen in der Sales Cadence Außerdem zieht sich die Sales Cadence noch weiter. Monatlich schaut ihr euch die Account-Plans der Top-Kunden an. Zudem setzt ihr euch einen Skill pro Monat, den ihr im Team gezielt trainiert. Besonders kritisch ist es jedoch, sich quartalsweise die "Slipped Deals" anzuschauen. Das sind Deals, die nach hinten verschoben wurden. Falls die Pipeline nämlich plötzlich dünn wird, sind deine Verkäufer oft nicht nah genug am Kunden dran. Daher musst du in solchen Fällen sofort nachhaken! Konstanz: Den Vertriebsrhythmus als Schwungrad (Flywheel) nutzen Um all das umzusetzen, musst du jedoch zuerst bei dir selbst aufräumen. Deshalb holst du dir am besten sofort das Commitment von der Geschäftsführung. Du brauchst nämlich Freiräume und Schutz für dein Team. Schließlich kannst du dein Team nicht führen, wenn du durchgehend fremdgesteuert bist. Vergiss dabei niemals: Sales solves everything. Umsatz ist letztlich der ultimative Schutz gegen Übergriffigkeit im Unternehmen. Die Abwärtsspirale (Doomloop) verhindern Dementsprechend anstrengend ist das Etablieren dieser Sales Cadence. Es dauert nämlich gut drei bis vier Wochen, bis es greift. Es funktioniert quasi wie ein Flywheel (Schwungrad). Am Anfang musst du hart pushen und Widerstände überwinden. Allerdings wird es zu einem Automatismus, wenn es einmal läuft. Deshalb solltest du unbedingt die "Doomloop" vermeiden, bei der ständig neue Initiativen gestartet und sofort wieder fallen gelassen werden. Kurzum: Konsistenz schlägt Exzellenz. Mach folglich die richtigen Dinge konsequent, und dein Vertriebs-Schwungrad wird sich drehen. Gib alles! Quick Takeaways Erstens – Wichtig vor dringend: Die Akquise darf dem Tagesgeschäft nicht zum Opfer fallen. Zweitens – Friday-Sheet nutzen: Jeder Verkäufer plant freitags verbindlich seine Neukunden. Drittens – Golden Hours verteidigen: Schaffe absolut störungsfreie Slots exklusiv für Akquise. Viertens – One-to-Ones strukturieren: Führe harte, aber wertschätzende Gespräche über die Pipeline. Fünftens – Slipped Deals analysieren: Hinterfrage hartnäckig, warum Deals ständig verschoben werden. Schließlich – Flywheel etablieren: Bleib konsequent. Konsistenz im Vertrieb schlägt stets kurzfristige Exzellenz. Was genau ist eine Sales Cadence? Eine Sales Cadence (oder Vertriebsrhythmus) ist ein festgelegter, strukturierter Ablauf von Vertriebsaktivitäten über Tage, Wochen und Monate. Sie bestimmt folglich, wann geplant, akquiriert, gecoacht und reportet wird, um den Vertrieb aus dem reaktiven Modus zu holen. Warum sollte das Friday-Sheet freitags und nicht montags ausgefüllt werden? Am Montagmorgen holt den Verkäufer meist schon das Tagesgeschäft ein. Die Woche reaktiv zu beginnen, verhindert deshalb strategische Planung. Freitags ist der Kopf hingegen klarer für die verbindliche Zielsetzung der nächsten Woche. Was sind Golden Hours im B2B Sales? Golden Hours sind im Terminkalender fix blockierte, geschützte Zeiten, die ausschließlich für Outbound-Akquise genutzt werden. In dieser Zeit gibt es folglich keine internen Meetings und keine Beantwortung von normalen E-Mails. Wie oft sollte ein One-to-One mit Verkäufern stattfinden? Idealerweise findet das strukturierte One-to-One jede Woche statt. Dadurch behältst du den Vertriebsrhythmus im Auge und kannst zudem zeitnah bei Problemen coachen. Was bedeutet der Begriff "Slipped Deals"? Als Slipped Deals bezeichnet man Verkaufschancen (Opportunities), deren Abschlussdatum überschritten wurde. Deshalb werden sie immer wieder in den nächsten Monat verschoben. Sie sind somit ein klares Warnsignal für fehlende Kundenbindung in deiner Sales Cadence. Wie du eine Sales Cadence in 5 Schritten in deinem Vertriebsteam einführst. Management-Buy-In sichern Kläre zunächst intern, dass dein Team geschützte Akquisezeiten braucht. Befreie dich und dein Team deshalb von unnötigen internen Meetings. Das Friday-Sheet einführen Implementiere anschließend ein einfaches Google Sheet. Lass jeden Verkäufer freitags verbindlich eintragen, welche Neukunden nächste Woche kontaktiert werden. Golden Hours blockieren Definiere darüber hinaus feste Zeiten im Wochenkalender als reine Akquisezeit. Diese Blöcke werden unter keinen Umständen für andere Termine hergegeben. One-to-Ones strukturieren Ersetze zudem den Flur-Smalltalk durch verbindliche Einzelgespräche. Analysiere hier hart an der Sache die Pipeline und coache individuelle Schwächen. Konsistent bleiben Halte diesen Rhythmus schließlich konsequent durch. Es dauert nämlich drei bis vier Wochen, bis sich Widerstände legen und das Schwungrad zu laufen beginnt. Hast du deine Sales Cadence schon im Griff? Oder versandet die Akquise in deinem Team folglich auch immer wieder im reaktiven Tagesgeschäft? Lass es mich wissen, kommentiere deshalb diesen Beitrag und teile ihn mit deinem Netzwerk. Gib alles!

On today's show, Dave Cohen talks to Ron Faucheux, political analyst & publisher of "Lunchtime Politics," about how much a person's financial situation and the economy affect their political ideology. Then, Steve Nelson, Deputy CAO for Infrastructure & Director of Public Works for the City of New Orleans, joins the show to explain the Moreno Administration's plan to get 1,500 potholes filled per week. Dave Cohen opens the phone lines, and the WWL callers discuss if there is any positive economic benefit from illegal immigration and if President Trump has done anything (or nothing) for the average American citizens.

Actor and musician Maya Hawke joins Brian Hiatt live at SXSW for an in-depth conversation at The Rolling Stone Studio. Hawke opens up about her upcoming concept album Maitreya Corso, her new film Wishful Thinking alongside Lewis Pullman, and the emotional reality of closing the chapter on Stranger Things while stepping into the world of The Hunger Games. She also reflects on the creative instincts that drive her work – including the “gremlin” in her head that's never satisfied – and the personal boundaries she sets when turning real life into art. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake Shane joins The Rolling Stone Studio for a lively conversation with Brian Hiatt, recorded live at South by Southwest. Fresh off the premiere of his film Wishful Thinking, the TikTok breakout turned actor and podcast host opens up about his winding path back to acting, his upcoming Hulu series, and why he draws a clear line between conversation and journalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new Mercer survey finds that only 54% of U.S. employers are ready to comply with pay transparency regulations, while host Gene Marks says it's a smart business practice, whether or not your state requires it. A 1-800Accountant survey reveals that 57% of small business owners admit to questionable tax deductions, with complexity, not intent, being the real culprit. And while a Goldman Sachs study shows most small businesses are using AI, only 14% have truly integrated it into core operations. Listen to the podcast. Topics: 00:00 - Introduction 01:00 - Pay Transparency 03:44 - Questionable Tax Deductions 06:32 - Small Businesses and AI 09:27 - Episode Wrap Up Additional Resources Meet Paychex: https://bit.ly/3VtM6bs Article on AI for small business: https://bit.ly/4uVEhvW DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.

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Send a textIn this 'EPISODE  452 RAPTURE REVISITED FROM A DIFFERENT ANGLE? COULD I HAVE BEEN WRONG ABOUT THE RAPTURE? WILL JESUS REALLY SNATCH AWAY HIS CHILDREN BEFORE THE GREAT TRIBULATION? WHAT DID HE SAY ABOUT THIS?', author and host Elbert Hardy gets a new perspective about the Rapture... from the angle of the predicted great tribulation timing.Support the showGo to itellwhy.com to read Elbert's books free of charge, no Ads and no requests for money or Email addresses. You can watch faith building YouTube Links to Videos and the listen to Elbert's Life of Christ Audio Book in 30 minute Episodes arranged and read by the author straight from the Bible, but rearranged in logical harmony of the Gospels, Revelation and other scriptures. All FREE of charge in the public interest.

The Pathfinders make their way into the city. Watch us play this episode on Youtube. Will Strange is Game Master - Adam Kelly (of The STF Network) Mraji - Kelly Gilliam Phiblethrop - Will Garrett Shelly - Kevin Decker Tashi - Jon Swan We'd love if you rate us on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen, follow us on social media, and check out our website WillSaveThePodcast.com for more! If you liked this episode, please consider supporting us on our Ko-fi - https://ko-fi.com/willsavethepodcast Or check out our sweet sci-fi fantasy swag on our merch store https://shop.willsavethepodcast.com/ Special gratitude for our partner Syrinscape! They're responsible for how great our music is. Get 50% off your first month with code "willsave" and check out the sound sets we use at https://rebrand.ly/syrinscapeattributionsforwillsave And thanks as always to Paizo, Epidemic Sounds, Syrinscape, and Dispel Dice!

Season XI Premiere — Welcome to OTR UniverseToday marks the start of Season XI of OTR – Achieving Mental Health for Real, and the beginning of something larger: the official launch of OTR Universe.OTR Universe is more than a podcast. It's a connected space built for people who want honesty, clarity, and a real path home to a different kind of life. At the center of this expansion is Public Square — a new community where listeners can find validation, share experiences, and gather information from the program and from each other.For anyone not ready to step into the open, the home site offers a fully anonymous posting option that collects zero personal information:https://bobadleman.wixsite.com/otrmentalhealthSubmitting an anonymous post at the site above's Menu item ‘anon post” reveals a password that unlocks a link in the Public Square area, where all current and future benefits will live. Everything remains totally free for at least a full year as new features roll out across 2026. In March, expect the launch of a new blog and a major upgrade in sound quality.And now, the premiere.Featuring Hollywood Composer Chris BoardmanThis episode features the extraordinary Hollywood composer and orchestrator Chris Boardman — a man whose résumé spans some of the biggest films of the last half‑century, including The Color Purple, Die Hard, and Payback. Despite a career filled with accolades, Chris chose OTR as the place to speak openly about his long fight for mental health.Highlights from his careerSix Emmy Awards and 13 nominations for television composition and arrangingAcademy Award nomination for orchestration on The Color PurpleMajor credits across film, television, and records in drama, comedy, animation, and live performanceTrusted collaborator to Quincy Jones, David Foster, Barbra Streisand, Marvin Hamlisch, Julie Andrews, Shirley MacLaine, and many morePlatinum‑selling arranger and orchestrator on multiple charting albumsMember of the jazz group Wishful Thinking, reflecting his roots as a keyboardist and improviserInside the IndustryChris became the person studios called when they needed elegance, complexity, or a musical problem solved fast. Few musicians can move between orchestral, jazz, pop, Broadway, and film score work with the same clarity and emotional precision.This is a premiere you don't want to miss. Step into OTR Universe, explore the new structure, and continue — or begin — your journey toward achieving mental health for real.Chris Boardman's Sites:SoundBridge Health Website: https://www.soundbridgehealth.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisBoardmanMusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chimimimusic/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisboardmanmediagroup/OTR Sites:Podcast Website:

Brent Billings and Reed Dent close out this series in an unorthodox format, talking about the virtue of love and what it means to be fully known and fully loved.Wishful Thinking by Frederick Buechner

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Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Reed Dent talk about the virtue of faith and the idea of trusting the story.“Bad Theology: A Quiz” by Scott Cairns — America MagazineWishful Thinking by Frederick BuechnerMere Christianity by C. S. LewisThe Gospel of Being Human by Marty Solomon and Reed DentAsking Better Questions of the Bible by Marty SolomonVelvet Elvis by Rob BellGravity and Grace by Simone WeilZero at the Bone by Christian WimanMark 8 — Reed Dent, Campus Christian Fellowship

This week's interview with the cofounders of SheWrites.com, Kamy Wicoff and Deborah Siegel-Acevedo, is especially touching for Brooke because these two women are where it all started. This week's interview is about why community matters as told through the histories and sensibilities of two community champions who started something that lit the literary world on fire in 2009. SheWrites back then was a little bit like Substack is today, but with small breakout groups and a lot of meet-ups happening in the real world. The feminist sensibility of SheWrites was what drew Brooke to the platform, and to Kamy and Deborah in those early days when she was a Senior and then Executive Editor at Seal Press—and this origin story is both a walk down memory lane and an inspiring episode on the enduring power of community. Kamy Wicoff is a writer, former publisher, and psychotherapist with a degree in social work. Kamy holds an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from Columbia and is the author of several books, including the novel Wishful Thinking and the nonfiction book I Do But I Don't: Why the Way We Marry Matters, and has contributed to multiple anthologies, most recently Feminists Reclaim Mentorship: An Anthology. Kamy is the cofounder of She Writes Press. She serves as a trustee on the board of the Brooklyn Public Library and lives with her husband and their four sons in Brooklyn. Deborah Siegel-Acevedo, PhD is a Visiting Scholar in Gender & Sexuality Studies at Northwestern University and the author of Sisterhood, Interrupted and co-editor of the literary anthology Only Child. She is a regular on Chicago's “live lit” storytelling stages. Deborah's essay “My Husband, the Reluctant Barista” just appeared this past October in the Modern Love column at The New York Times. Her op-eds and essays on gender, motherhood, family, feminism, and writing have appeared in Slate, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian, and elsewhere. She's a TEDx speaker, a longtime coach and champion of writers, and her coaching company, Girl Meets Voice, Inc., has supported hundreds of established and emerging writers. Together, they cofounded SheWrites.com in 2009. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Welcome back to another week with your favorite tv show reviewers, Jeremy and Malachi are here to entertain you once again. We're smack dab in the middle of Season 4 and these monster of the week episodes keep getting better and better. The first episode this week uses the folklore of an ancient legend and the second episode literally borrows from the phrase "Be Careful What You Wish For". Enjoy! Episodes Discussed: S4 E7: It's the Great Pumpkin, Sam Winchester S4 E8: Wishful Thinking Uncensored, Untamed & Unapologetic U^3 Podcast Collective: https://www.facebook.com/groups/545827736965770/?ref=share Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juggalobastardpodcasts?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8xJ2KnRBKlYvyo8CMR7jMg

Text us about this show.Anthony Nix is not a country musician. He's a country artist. He works his craft and shares his heart through the majority of his songs. He works hard to deliver original and honest performances both in the studio and on stage. He's diligent at what he does because he knows it doesn't just mean something to him, but to his fans. He's uncompromising about laying out who he is as a musician and as a person. Although he spends time in and around Nashville, he's proud to be rooted in the Wisconsin music scene and it's evident in original songs like "Around Here." Anthony's original music has two foundations—country and honesty—and it makes for one heck of a listen. Find out why on this episode of Into The Music!"Angels & Outlaws" written and performed by Anthony Nix℗ 2025 Nix Tape. Used with permission of Anthony Nix."Around Here" written and performed by Anthony Nix℗ 2021 Anthony Nix. Used with permission of Anthony Nix."Broken Record" written and performed by Anthony Nix℗ 2024 Nix Tape. Used with permission of Anthony Nix."Wishful Thinking" written and performed by Anthony Nix℗ 2024 Nix Tape. Used with permission of Anthony Nix.Melody Audiology LLCAudiology services for all. Specializing in music industry professionals and hearing conservation.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showVisit Into The Music at https://intothemusicpodcast.com!Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/intothemusic E-mail us at intothemusic@newprojectx.com YouTube Facebook Instagram INTO THE MUSIC is a production of Project X Productions.Host/producer: Rob MarnochaVoiceovers: Brad BordiniRecording, engineering, and post production: Rob MarnochaOpening theme: "Aerostar" by Los Straitjackets* (℗2013 Yep Roc Records)Closing theme: "Close to Champaign" by Los Straitjackets* (℗1999 Yep Roc Records)*Used with permission of Eddie Angel of Los StraitjacketsThis podcast copyright ©2025 by Project X Productions. All rights reserve...

In this episode, host Rebecca George welcomes her husband, Dustin George, to chat about his book titled ⁠⁠⁠Before Dawn: Knowing God's Presence in the Dark Seasons of Life⁠⁠⁠. This episode is the second episode of a four-part series where Dustin will discuss themes of his book, focusing on hope, dependence, and perseverance. This episode focuses on Chapter 2 (Hope: More Than Wishful Thinking)! Dustin C. George is a lead pastor, a writer, and a conference speaker. He has served for nearly two decades in various pastoral positions across all age ranges. Before entering full time church ministry, Dustin taught high school English for ten years. In his free time, Dustin can usually be found fly-fishing in the Smokies, expanding his skills as a craftsman, or enjoying his next adventure. He and his wife, Rebecca George, live in East Tennessee.⁠⁠Order Before Dawn on Amazon⁠ Sponsors:Comfy Earrings: Whether you're headed to family gatherings, holiday parties, or cozying up by the fire, Comfy Earrings add the perfect sparkle without the fuss. They also make an amazing gift for the women in your life.Use code Rebecca15 at ComfyEarrings.com for 15% off your order this holiday season.Live Oak Integrative Health: If fatigue, brain fog, or hormone struggles have kept you from showing up fully with the people you love, you're not alone. My friend Rebecca Belch at Live Oak Integrative Health helps women uncover the root of their symptoms with advanced hormone and gut health testing, then creates personalized wellness plans that honor the way God designed our bodies. Book your free consultation at http://liveoakintegrativehealth.com/radiance and Radical Radiance listeners get $40 off any service package.Christian Standard Bible:Have you ever opened your Bible and wished you could better understand how all of Scripture fits together? The CSB Connecting Scripture New Testament is a brand-new resource designed to help you trace the grand story of redemption from Genesis to Revelation. Whether you're teaching, discipling, or simply wanting to grow in your faith, this is the perfect guide. Learn more at connectingscripture.com.Grace Bible: Maybe you or someone you love has struggled to read the Bible because of dyslexia or other reading challenges. That doesn't have to be a barrier anymore. The CSB Grace Bible and CSB Grace Bible for Kids are designed with a specially tested typeface, layout, and design to make God's Word easier to read for every level and variety of dyslexia. These Bibles open the door for families, kids, and adults to experience Scripture in a fresh and accessible way. You don't have to miss out on the truth of God's Word—see the difference today at csbgracebibles.com.

In this special Halloween episode of Thinking Out Loud, Nathan and Cameron dive deep into It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown—exploring how wishful thinking, childlike faith, and imagination reveal profound theological truths about human desire and divine hope. Known for their thoughtful Christian analysis of culture, Nathan and Cameron unpack C.S. Lewis's argument from desire, the role of fantasy in spiritual formation, and the controversial idea that belief in figures like Santa Claus or the Great Pumpkin can be formative tutors of faith. Drawing connections between pop culture, philosophy, and Christian theology, they invite listeners to rediscover how imagination and longing point to the ultimate fulfillment found in Christ. Perfect for Christians seeking rich theological reflection on Halloween, faith, and the deeper meaning behind our stories.DONATE LINK: https://toltogether.com/donate BOOK A SPEAKER: https://toltogether.com/book-a-speakerJOIN TOL CONNECT: https://toltogether.com/tol-connect TOL Connect is an online forum where TOL listeners can continue the conversation begun on the podcast.

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Is faith just wishful thinking? Are love, justice, and truth real? What do you long for? In today's episode, Jeff shares how 2 Kings 10:18-36 encourages us to long for Jesus, the true king of righteousness. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we're exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passages: 2 Kings 10:18-36

Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Reed Dent talk about pride (or, rather, vainglory).The King of Comedy (1982 film) — LetterboxdWishful Thinking by Frederick BuechnerThere Will Be Blood (2007 film) — LetterboxdWhiplash (2014 film) — LetterboxdSoli Deo Gloria — WikipediaJohn Chrysostom — Wikipedia“This Is Water” by David Foster Wallace (YouTube)“This Is Water” by David Foster Wallace (Amazon)Glittering Vices by Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoungJesus and the Victory of God by N. T. WrightThe Weight of Glory by C. S. LewisRaiders of the Lost Ark (1981 film) — Letterboxd

What does leadership look like at the highest levels of service?  SUMMARY In this episode of Long Blue Leadership, Col. (Ret.) Michael Black '85 discusses his journey from cadet to commanding the White House Communications Agency. He reflects on what it means to be a calm, steady presence in high-pressure environments — and how small daily practices can shape a lifetime of leadership. The full episode is now available.   SHARE THIS PODCAST FACEBOOK  |  LINKEDIN   MICHAEL'S LEADERSHIP TAKEAWAYS Develop a personal leadership philosophy that guides your actions (like Michael's 5F's: Family, Fitness, Flying, Fairness, and Fun). Always be aware that people are watching you and learning from your example, even when you don't realize it. Nurture relationships continuously - they are critical for long-term success and mentorship. Practice empathy and compassion, especially during difficult moments like delivering challenging news Maintain a holistic approach to fitness - physical, mental, and spiritual well-being are interconnected. Take pride in leaving organizations better than you found them and focus on developing future leaders. Be fair and be perceived as fair - understanding different perspectives is crucial to effective leadership. Incorporate fun and balance into your professional life to maintain team morale and personal resilience. Stay connected to your roots and be willing to mentor the next generation, sharing your experiences and lessons learned. Continuously practice self-reflection and ensure you're living up to your core values and leadership principles.   CHAPTERS Chapter 1 - 0:00:00 - 0:08:55: Family and Military Roots   Michael Black shares his background as a military brat and the educational legacy of his family. Chapter 2 - 0:08:55 - 0:12:10: Delivering a Difficult Notification A profound leadership moment where Black sensitively delivers news of a combat-related death to a staff sergeant's family. Chapter 3 - 0:12:10 - 0:18:40: The 5F Leadership Philosophy Introduction Col. Black explains the origin and core components of his leadership framework: Family, Fitness, Flying, Fairness, and Fun. Chapter 4 - 0:18:40 - 0:25:59: Detailed Exploration of 5F Philosophy   In-depth breakdown of each leadership principle, including personal anecdotes and practical applications. Chapter 5 - 0:25:59 - 0:32:21: Family Legacy and Academy Experience   Discussion of his son's Air Force Academy journey and the importance of nurturing relationships across generations. Chapter 6 - 0:32:21 - 0:38:36: Mentorship and Relationship Building Michael shares his approach to mentoring cadets and the significance of maintaining long-term professional connections. Chapter 7 - 0:38:36 - 0:40:13: Leadership in Civilian and Nonprofit Sectors Reflection on applying military leadership principles in private and nonprofit environments. Chapter 8 - 0:40:13 - 0:41:28: Personal Reflection and Leadership Advice  Final thoughts on leadership, self-improvement, and the importance of continuous personal development.   ABOUT COL. BLACK BIO Michael “Mike” B. Black, vice president for Defense, joined the nonprofit Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association International in July 2022. He is a senior cyber/information technology leader with more than four decades of experience in cyber operations, communications, project/program management, leadership disciplines and organizational development. As AFCEA's vice president for Defense, Col. Black builds strong professional relationships with government, industry and academia partners to position AFCEA International as a leader in the cyber, defense, security, intelligence and related information technology disciplines. Col. Black leads defense operations in support of planning and executing global, large-scale, technically focused, trade shows/conferences supporting Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Operations, Cyber and Homeland Security.  Col. Black is focused on providing opportunities for engagement between and among government, industry and academia. Prior to joining AFCEA International, Col. Black served as chief operating officer at Concise Network Solutions for four years, directly supporting the CEO in developing, executing and managing CNS's master business plan. Prior to joining CNS, he served as the COO and chief corporate development officer at JMA Solutions for two and a half years, working in concert with senior executives to lead operations and the planning and execution of strategies. Prior to joining JMA Solutions, he served as the COO at Premier Management Corporation for four years, where he was responsible for day-to-day operations, all business units and the company's profit and loss. Prior to joining the private sector, Col. Black spent 26 years in the U.S. Air Force holding various communications and leadership positions at many levels. He culminated his distinguished military career as a colonel, commander, White House Communications Agency, leading a 1,200-person team of selectively manned military, then-Department of Defense civilian and contract personnel to provide “no fail” telecommunications services for the president, vice president, named successors, first lady, senior White House staff, National Security staff, U.S. Secret Service and the White House Military Office. Col. Black holds a Bachelor of Science in basic science from the U.S. Air Force Academy, where he was a Distinguished Military Graduate. He holds a Master of Science in national resource strategy, with an information operations concentration, from the National Defense University, Industrial College of the Armed Forces; a Master's Degree in military arts and science from the Army Command & General Staff College; and a Master of Arts Degree in management from Webster University. He is a published author, including writing several leadership articles for The New Face of Leadership Magazine as well the thesis Coalition Command, Control, Communication, and Intelligence Systems Interoperability: A Necessity or Wishful Thinking? BIO EXCERPTED FROM AFCEA.ORG   CONNECT WITH MICHAEL IG: @chequethemike FB: @michael black LinkedIn: Michael Black   CONNECT WITH THE LONG BLUE LEADERSHIP PODCAST NETWORK TEAM Send your feedback or nominate a guest: socialmedia@usafa.org Ted Robertson | Producer:  Ted.Robertson@USAFA.org    Ryan Hall | Director:  Ryan.Hall@USAFA.org  Bryan Grossman | Copy Editor:  Bryan.Grossman@USAFA.org Wyatt Hornsby | Executive Producer:  Wyatt.Hornsby@USAFA.org      ALL PAST LBL EPISODES  |  ALL LBLPN PRODUCTIONS AVAILABLE ON ALL MAJOR PODCAST PLATFORMS   TRANSCRIPT SPEAKERS Guest, Col. (Ret.) Michael Black '85 | Host, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz '99   Naviere Walkewicz Welcome to Long Blue Leadership, where transformative journeys of Air Force Academy graduates come to life. There are moments in a leader's life that leave a permanent mark. For my guest today, Col. (Ret.) Michael Black, USAFA Class of '85, one such moment came when he was actually sent to deliver news of a combat-related death. It was the first time he'd ever been tasked with that duty, and knew he only had one chance to get it right. As he sat with the widow, Michael found the strength to guide the family through their grief. That part of Michael's story speaks to the depth of his empathy and the calm steadiness that defines him as a leader. We'll explore much more of Michael's journey, from leading the White House Communications team to mentoring cadets at the Academy to daily practices that ground him and the framework that guides him today, what he calls the five Fs of leadership: family, fitness, flying, fairness and fun a guide not only for his life, but for the leaders he inspires. Michael, welcome to Long Blue Leadership. Michael Black Naviere, thank you for having me, and thank you for that very kind introduction. I'm so happy to be here, and I'm just thankful for what you guys do, the AOG and putting this together and telling stories. I think this is amazing. So thank you for the opportunity. Naviere Walkewicz Well, we're grateful you're here. You got your silver on. You got your ‘85 Best Alive, you know, I mean, I'm just blown away here. The class crest… Michael Black Yeah, got it all, you know, the crest and the two squadrons that I was in. I'm just excited, back here for our 40th reunion. Yeah. So that's amazing. So fellowship and fun with your classmates, and just seeing the mountains, you know. Getting off the plane and looking west and seeing the mountains and seeing God's creation is just amazing. And then, of course, the Academy in the background, you know, pretty excited. Naviere Walkewicz Wonderful, wonderful. Well, we're going to jump right in. And actually, the topic is a bit sensitive, but I think it's really important, because we know that when we all raise our right hand, some are prepared and they give all. But not everyone has to actually give the news to the family when their loved one is lost, so maybe you can share what that was like. Michael Black Thank you for allowing me to talk about that. You hit the nail on the head when you said you only have one chance to get it right when you're talking to the family. And so I had a young staff sergeant that was deployed down range at the Horn of Africa, and he happened to be a radio operator in a helicopter supporting the Marines. And there was a mid-air collision that happened while he was deployed, and he was one of the people that perished. So the first notification that I had to make was duty status: whereabouts unknown — to say that to the family. And of course, you can think about the range of emotions that are associated with that. They don't know. We don't know.   Naviere Walkewicz There's still hope. There's not hope.   Michael Black So that was the first day. So going over there with my first sergeant, a medical team, chaplain, you know, that kind of thing, to support us and the family.   Naviere Walkewicz And what rank were you at that time?   Michael Black So I was a lieutenant colonel. So I was a squadron commander of the 1st Comm Squadron at Langley Air Force Base. And I like to say, you don't get to practice that. You have one time to get it right. At least back then, there was not a lot of training to do that. It doesn't happen that often, and so having to make that notification was a tough thing. It was one of the hardest things, if not the hardest thing, I had to do in the service. Two young boys. He had two sons, and at the time, his spouse was military as well, so I go over there to do that the first day. You can imagine, you know, knocking on the door, right, and I'm in uniform, and just the emotions that they can be going through. So we're sitting on the couch in their house, two young boys. I believe their ages were 3 and 5 at the time, they were very young. And I explained to Michelle what we knew. And again, it's scripted. I can't say more or less than that, because 1) don't know, right? And 2), you just don't want to speculate on anything. And then we're waiting to find out his status. So then I have to go back the next day to make that notification, and you're representing the chief of staff of the United States Air Force, and that's kind of something that's scripted for you. “I'm here on the behalf of the Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, and I regret to inform you of the untimely death of your spouse.” The part that was even more heartening for me was after I told her, and with the boys sitting, I believe, on either side of me, she said, “And now Col. Black is going to tell you what happened to your dad.” That was a tough thing to do. And I would say it was the hardest thing that I had to do in the Air Force, in my career, and reflect on “you have one chance to get that right.” I believe we got it right, me and my team, but that was tough. Naviere Walkewicz Wow. Have you kept in touch with the family? Michael Black Yes, I keep in touch with Michelle, just from — just a personal because I'm very personal, outgoing, as you know. And so I've kept in touch with Michelle and the boys. But we're forever bonded by that, and I think that's important to stay in touch. And that's kind of one of my things I think we'll get into a little bit later in the conversation, but that's what I do. Naviere Walkewicz Well, it touches, certainly into, I think, that the family aspect of the five Fs, and because it seems like you even take in them as your family. And I'm curious about your family, because when you're going through that, I mean, you have at least a son — you have son, right?   Michael Black Yes, and two daughters.   Naviere Walkewicz Two daughters. So were you thinking about — did you put on your dad hat in that moment?   Michael Black I certainly did put on my dad hat and, and I think that helped in things. And I think all of the training that I got along the way about dealing with tough situations, and being a leader, it helped. But I took it upon myself after that to talk to other commanders. And in fact, my wing commander at the time, Burt Field, Gen. field was a '79 grad, and we talked, and that also brought him and I closer, because he also asked me to brief the other squadron commanders on that process and how I handled that. And I know when — to this day, Gen. Field and I are still very connected, and he's pretty engaged right now with the Air Force Association's birthday and all that. But a great mentor of mine who also helped in dealing with that. But he was extremely supportive and, and I think that had a factor in just how he evaluated me, right, how I handled that situation?   Naviere Walkewicz Well, it sounds like you certainly picked up some of those traits of taking care of your people recognizing empathy within processes and sharing it. I'm curious, were you always like this, or did you see some of this emulated from your family? Michael Black No, it's a great question. I am a military brat. My dad was in the Army. My dad went to Tuskegee — it was called Tuskegee Institute at that time. My mom went to Alabama A&M, so two schools in Alabama. They're from a very small towns in Alabama. My dad's from Beatrice, Alabama — which is less than 200 people today — and my mom is from Vredenburgh, Alabama. It's about 15 miles away, and it's even smaller than Beatrice. But they went to the same elementary school and high school, so high school sweethearts, and then they went off to college. And then dad got a direct commission in the Army, the Signal Corps. Well, he started out Medical Service Corps, but getting back to your question, so yes, family with that, and even take a step further back to my grandparents, on both sides of the family, but particularly with my paternal grandparents, they went out and visited the Tuskegee Institute at that time, and they saw the statue of Lifting the Veil of Ignorance there, and they decided at that point that they wanted their kids to go to that school. And so there's seven kids within my dad's family, and six of them went to Tuskegee. Naviere Walkewicz   Wow. So I want to fast forward a little bit, and you can certainly share whether it was during the Academy or after graduation, but you have kind of had this great foundation from your family. Let's talk a little bit about the Academy or after-Academy experience, where you had seen additional time where you had grown as a leader. Was there a particular experience that can come to mind, where another shaping of this leadership journey that you've been on? Michael Black Yeah, I think there's multiple throughout my career. I mean, I went to the Army Command and General Staff College for my intermediate professional military education. And there's a story there too. My dad was in the Army, and so I wanted to experience some of the things that my dad did, even though I was Air Force. And so one of my mentors, now-retired Lt. Gen. Harry Raduege, was instrumental in me getting selected for Army Command and General Staff College. And so I went there, and I think that was a big portion of my shaping, although had mentors and folks and coaches in my life leading up to that were, you know, helped shape me, but going to that school… And what I noticed when I got there that the Army was very serious about leadership and leadership philosophy, so much so that we took a class on that where we had to develop a leadership philosophy. And so in taking that class, before the Christmas break, I found out that I was going to be a squadron commander. So I was a major, and I was going to be a squadron commander. And so in that leadership course, I said, “Well, I'm going to go be a squadron commander. I'm going to the fifth combat con group in Georgia. Let me make this philosophy that I'm doing in class be my philosophy, so that when I get there…” And that was really the first time that I thought very serious about, “OK, what is my leadership philosophy?” And I had been a flight commander before, and had people under my tutelage, if you will. But being a squadron commander, you know, being on G series orders. And you know, we know how the military takes the importance of being a commander. And so having that so I did decide to develop my philosophy during that time. And you mentioned the five Fs earlier. And so that was — that became the opportunity to develop that. So family, that's what it was. That's when I developed that — in that course. So family, fitness, flying, fairness and fun — the five Fs. I worked on that when I got there. And so then when I got to take command, I had prepared all of that stuff in this academic environment, and I used it to a T and I briefed the squadron after I took command. I think this is my command philosophy, the five Fs. I subsequently had the opportunity to command two more times after that, another squadron, and then at the White House Communications Agency, which is now wing command equivalent. So had the opportunity to tweak and refine, but the foundation was still the five Fs. And so in doing that, and I can go into a little detail. So you know, family is your immediate family, your your blood family, and that that kind of thing. But family also encompasses your unit, your extended family, you know, and part of that. And so I always tell people you know, your family, you don't want to be the only one at your retirement ceremony because you neglected your family. And I've done many retirement ceremonies. In fact, I've done 25-plus since I retired. Well, that shows you really made no so family is, is important, take care of your family. And I, you know, one of the things I said about that to the folks was if you in your unit, if folks are getting assigned unit, permanent changes, station, PCS to your unit, and they haven't found the place to live in the due time and whatever the house hunting days are, I always gave my folks the option of give them some more time to find a place. They may be looking for schools, I mean looking for a place that just fits the environment that they need. And let's give them that time now, because they're not going to be effective in the organization if they're worried about where they have to live, where their kids are going to go to school and that kind of thing. So take care of all of that, and then get them to work, and they'll be that much more effective because they won't have to worry about where they're living, where the kids are going to school. So take care of your family fitness. You understand physical fitness and what you do and all of that, and I admire all of your accomplishments in that. And so physical fitness in the military kind of goes without saying. You have to maintain certain standards and do that, and do a PT and take a test and that kind of thing. But fitness is more than just physical fitness. It's spiritual and mental fitness. Now I would never be one to tell somebody this is how you need to nurture your spiritual and mental fitness. I think that's personal. But if your spiritual mental fitness is not being nourished, you're not going to be doing yourself any good, your team any good. And honestly, you would be able to tell if an individual is struggling with their spiritual or mental fitness, particularly as a leader and just kind of looking and observing characteristics and the behavior of folks. So I basically told my team, I want you to do whatever it takes to nurture your spiritual and mental fitness, whatever you need to do — if it's meditating, if it's praying, if it's walking, whatever is personal to you, but make sure that it's nurtured. But I also told my folks that if you think my spiritual fitness and mental fitness is out of balance, I want you to tell me, because I might have blinders on. I could be focused on things, just like they could be focused on things, and I would tell them. And I think folks really appreciated the candor and the openness of the leader, the commander, you know, saying that, yes, I want you to tell me if you think my spiritual mental fitness is, you know, is out of balance.   Naviere Walkewicz Did you ever have anyone tell you that?   Michael Black I did. I had strong relationships with my first sergeant, or my command sergeant major, the senior enlisted adviser. So we were, you know, we're hand-in-hand and all the places I was at. And so, yes, I've had them. I've had my wife tell me that. So I think that's important. I just — like I said, you can easily have blinders on and maybe just not see that or have blind spots. And speaking of that, I've written a leadership article on blind spots. I've kind of studied that and understand that. Flying — at the time the primary mission of the Air Force was flying. And so I'd always say, “What is your role in supporting the primary mission, or what is our role in supporting the primary mission of the Air Force?” So make sure you understand that. As a communicator, how do you contribute to the primary mission, or as a logistician, or as information management? But understand what your role is in the primary mission of the Air Force. Fairness, as a leader — it is so important for the leader to be fair, right? It can affect good order and discipline if you're not fair, but equally important is to be perceived as being fair. So I could think I'm being fair, I could think that I'm being fair, but if the perception of the unit, the team, is that I'm not being fair, that's just as detrimental to the mission as actually not being fair. And so I think perceptions are important, and you need to understand that. You need to be aware of the perceptions; you need to be ready to receive the information and the feedback from your team on that. And so I stress the importance of also the perception people have different management. I could be looking at something over there, and I say, “OK, yeah, sky is blue over there,” but somebody's looking at it from a different you know, they may see a touch of some clouds in there, and so they see some light in there, and from their vantage point. And it's just like that in life: Respect everybody's vantage point in things. And so that was the fairness aspect. Then finally, fun. I'm a person that likes to have fun.   Naviere Walkewicz You are?!   Michael Black Yes, I am. I'm a person that loves to have fun. And so for me, I grew up playing sports. And so I played sports throughout my Air Force career. So that was kind of one of the things I did for fun, intramurals.   Naviere Walkewicz What was your favorite sport?   Michael Black My favorite sport was baseball growing up. I mean, I dreamed about trying to play in the Major Leagues and that kind of stuff. And I played on a lot of baseball teams growing up, and then when I got into the service, played softball, and I played competitive softball. Back in the day, they have base softball teams, and so you would, you know, try out for the team, and I would try out, and I played on base team at probably at least four or five bases that I was at. So I was, these are my own words: I was good. So I played and was very competitive in intramurals. That's another way to bring your team together — camaraderie. They see the boss out there playing. And I always would tell folks that on the squadron team: They're not playing me because I'm the commander. They're playing me because I'm good. I can contribute to the wins in a game. But so it's very competitive. I wasn't a win at all costs, but it wasn't fun to lose. So being competitive and fun. So that's one of the things I did for fun. I also follow professional sports. San Antonio Spurs is my basketball team; Washington Commanders, my football team. So I would go to those events, those games, those contests and stuff like that. Music, concerts, still do that kind of stuff with my kids and my family incorporate fun into — so it's not all work and no play. I think you do yourself justice by, winding down relaxing a little bit and having fun and that kind of thing. And so I encourage my team to do that. Wasn't gonna tell people what they needed to do for fun. I think that's personal, but having fun is important and it helps strike that balance. So that's really the five Fs. And I carried that, as I said, every time I command, every time I've, you know, unit that I've been associated with, particularly after the 2000 graduation from Army Command and Staff College. And I still carry that five Fs today And incidentally, I think the if you bump into somebody who was in one of my units, they're going to remember the five Fs, or some portion of it. In fact, I have a couple mentees that commanded after me, and they adopted the five Fs as their command philosophy. And that's kind of something that's very satisfying as a leader to have somebody adopt your leadership style. They think that it was good for them while they were in the unit. And it's very flattering to see that afterwards. I mean, so much so that I've had people that were in my unit, and then they got assigned to one of my mentee's unit, and they would call me up and they'd say, “Hey, Col. Black, you know, Col. Packler says his command philosophy is the five Fs.” Yeah, I said Marc was in my unit at Langley, and he probably felt that. But that's, that's a true story. Naviere Walkewicz That's a legacy, right there; that's wonderful. Well, speaking of legacy, you have a son that's also a graduate. So talk about that. I mean, you were expected to go to college. It wasn't an if, it was where? How about your children? Was that kind of the expectation? Michael Black So my wife is a college graduate. She's a nurse as well. And so we preached education throughout. And just as an aside, shout out to my wife, who just completed her Ph.D.   Naviere Walkewicz Wow, congratulations!   Michael Black Yes. Wilda Black, last week, in doing that. And so between my family, my immediate family — so my wife, and my two daughters and my son, there are 15 degrees between us.   Naviere Walkewicz And you?   Michael Black And me. So five us, there are 15 degrees. My wife has two master's, a bachelor's and now a Ph.D. My oldest daughter has a bachelor's and two master's. My son has a bachelor's and a master's. My younger daughter has a bachelor's and a master's, and I have a bachelor's and three master's degrees. So I think that adds up to 15.   Naviere Walkewicz I lost count. Social sciences major here.   Michael Black So yes, education. And so my son — he really liked quality things, likes quality things growing up. And so he was looking at schools and researching and looking at the Ivy League, some of the Ivy League schools, and some other schools that, you know, had strong reputations. I purposely did not push the Air Force Academy to him because I didn't want him to go for the wrong reasons. I didn't want him to go because I went there and that kind of thing. But late in the game, you know, in his summer, going into his senior year of high school, he came to me and said, “Hey…” and I'm paraphrasing a little bit, “Dad, you know, your alma mater is pretty good, you know, pretty, you know, pretty has a strong reputation.” And I said, “Yeah, you know, you know, strong academic curriculum and everything else there.” So that summer he said, “Well, I'm thinking I might want to go there.” And I'm thinking to myself, “That's a little bit late in the game, like the summer going into senior year.”   Naviere Walkewicz Did you recruit your mom again?   Michael Black Mom got involved. And then I think you know Carolyn Benyshek. So Carolyn was the director of admissions. I reached out to her and just said, “Hey, I got my son that's interested.” They were actually coming to Baltimore, I believe, for a…   Naviere Walkewicz The Falcon Experience. Right.   Michael Black And so we went to see her, and I'll just kind of say the rest is history. Through her help and guidance, through my son's qualifications — he was able to get in. He went to the Prep School, which is great, and I just want to give a shout out to the Prep School for that. I did not attend the Prep School, but I saw the value of my son going to the Prep School and then coming to the Academy. So I just to this day, thankful for our Prep School and how they prepare folks.   Naviere Walkewicz We feel similarly about that.   Michael Black So, yeah. So he went. And so, of course, a proud dad, right? Your son following in your footsteps, and that kind of thing. So Clinton, Clinton Black is in the Space Force now, and he's assigned to Vandenberg. But my son, he was a soccer player growing up, played a lot of competitive soccer, came here and decided that he wanted to do Wings of Blue, and so he was on Wings of Blue parachute team. And the neat thing about that is that the jump wings that my son wears are the jump wings that my dad earned at Airborne School in 1964, '65 — sometime in the early ‘60s. And so my dad was still living at the time and so he was able to come out here and pin the wings on Clinton. So it skipped a generation because I didn't jump or anything. But my son jumped, and he has mid-500 number of jumps that he's had. And so my dad was able to see him jump, and that was even though Airborne is a teeny bit different than free fall, but still, you know, parachuting, and all of that. So getting to see Clinton excel and do that and see him jump into the stadium, and that kind of thing. He jumped with some of the former Navy SEALs in the X Games, you know, in the mountains. So that was just a proud parent moment. Naviere Walkewicz Wow. That is very exciting. And so, through all of these experiences that you had, I keep wanting to go back to the five Fs .yYu had mentioned earlier that you did some refinement to it. So where you are now, how are you using them? How have they been refined? I mean, flying. What is that? Michael Black So, I asked people to take a little bit of a leap in that, understand where it came from, in my 5s but that aspect refers to the mission, right? And so the Air Force mission has evolved to include space and that kind of thing. But even on the private side, the civilian side, I still use the five F's. And so the flying aspect just refers to the mission, or whatever the mission of your organization is. And so there was some refinement as we brought in space into our mission, but it really reflected on the mission. And so I had different AFSCs that worked for me in in the different units that I was at, and also different services. And so understanding the service aspect of things also was something that I had to take into consideration as far as keeping and refining that, at the White House Communications Agency, about 1,200 military — more Army than Air Force, more Air Force than Navy, more Navy than Marine Corps, and more Marine Corps than Coast Guard. And so being an Air Force commander of a joint unit that had more Army folks in it, you have to understand that lingo, and be able to speak cool and that kind of thing. Dad loved that. And so going to the Army Command General Staff College, and, getting some of that philosophy and understanding that. And then I went to what's now called the Eisenhower School, now ICAF, the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, which is another joint school. And so being around that helped me in those aspects. But really applying that throughout and after I retired, I did 10 years in the private sector with a couple of different small businesses that were government contracted focused, providing professional services, but still, as the chief operating officer of each one of those, it's a pretty high leadership position within the company and so I talked about the five Fs in some terms that my team could understand that, and so still apply that. And then now, with three years working for the nonprofit, the AFCEA organization, where we bring government, industry and academia together to do IT, cyber kind of things, machine learning, artificial intelligence — I still have that philosophy to buy that and what I do, I think it's something that's applicable across the board, not just military. At least I've made it applicable. Naviere Walkewicz I was just gonna ask that, because talk about the private sector and — some of our listeners, they take off the uniform, but they still have that foundation of the military, but they're working with people who maybe don't have that foundation of the military. So how did you translate that in a way that they could feel that same foundation, even though they hadn't gone through a military family or through the Air Force Academy? Michael Black Yeah, no, that's a great question, Naviere. And I think, as a leader, you have to be aware of that. You have to be aware of your team and their background and their experiences. You also you have to speak their lingo, right? I mean, I can't talk just Air Force or military lingo. We talk a lot in acronyms. Naviere Walkewicz Like AFCEA. And I'm sure many know it but would you mind spelling it out? Michael Black Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association. And even though we have that we are more than the armed forces now, so we really are known by just AFCEA, even though that's what that acronym stands for. So I mean, I work with Homeland Security, VA and that kind of thing. But to your point, getting folks to understand where I'm coming from, and I need to understand where they're coming from, you have to take the time, put in the work to do that, so that you can communicate with your folks, and so that they understand where you're coming from, and also, so that they feel valued, right? That you understand where they're coming from. And I think all of that is important. And I tried to make sure that I did that, and I had coaches, mentors and sponsors along the way. So I learned when some of my mentors transition from the military time, and so when they went to go work in the private sector, I still lean on them. “OK, how did you make this transition? And what is it about? And what are the similarities and what are the differences? What do I need to consider in doing that?” And I'm thankful, and that goes back to one key point that I want to make about relationships and nurturing that relationship. I mentioned Gen. Field, worked for him in the early 2000s. But here we are, 2025, and he's in my contacts, he will take my call, he will respond to a text, and vice versa. You know, building that relationship. And so he's with a nonprofit now, and so I still stay in touch with him. The director of the White House Military Office was a Navy admiral that I worked for when I was at the White House. He is now the president and CEO of the United States Naval Institute — Adm. Spicer. You know, 20-something, 15 years ago, worked for him and now we're working together on a big conference. But those relationships are important in nurturing those relationships. And I learned about nurturing from my family. You know, my grandparents, who did that. My grandfather was a farmer. He had to nurture his crops for them to produce. So the same thing, analogy applies in relationships; you have to nurture that relationship. And you know, it circled all the way back to, you know, our 40-year reunion now, and my classmates that are here and nurturing those relationships with those classmates over the years is important to me. I'm the connector within my class, or the nucleus. I mean, those are two nicknames that my classmates have given me: the Col. Connector and Nucleus, and I embrace those. Naviere Walkewicz Yes, that's wonderful. I know that you also mentor cadets. And I think my question for you, from the aspect of some of our listeners, is, did you seek out the cadets? Did they seek you out? How does that mentorship relationship start? Because you talked about how, like, for example, Gen. Field, you had that relationship years ago. That's kind of carried through. But how do you know when that mentorship is beginning? Michael Black I think both of those aspects, as you mentioned. Do they seek that? There are cadets that seek that based upon just what they've experienced and what they've learned. And then some of the cadets know people that I know, and so they've been referred to me, and all that. Some were — like their parents, I worked with their parents. I mean, particularly in the Class of 2023 there are three young ladies that I mentored in the Class of 2023 one whose father worked with me on the White House Communications Agency, one whose mother babysat my kids OK. And then one who's ROTC instructor in junior in high school was my first sergeant. So in those three instances, I was connected to those folks through relationship with either their parents or somebody that worked for me and that that kind of thing. And that was a neat thing to, you know, to be here. I did the march back with those young ladies, and then I connected those three young ladies who did not know each other at the march back, when we got back on the Terrazzo, I found all three of them and explained my relationship with each of them. And they were able to be connected throughout and two of them I actually commissioned, So that was really, really nice. And so, you know, seeking mentorship is, well, mentorship has just been important to me. I benefited from mentorship, and I want to return that favor. I am the chairman of the Air Force Cadet Officer Mentor Association, AFCOMA, whose foundation is mentorship, fellowship and scholarship, and so I'm passionate about mentorship and doing that. I've seen the benefits of it. People did it for me, and I think you can shorten the learning curve. I think you can just help folks along the way. So I'm very passionate about that. Naviere Walkewicz Well, this has been amazing. I think there's two questions I have left for you. The first one being — and I think we've learned a lot about this along the way — but if you were to summarize, what is something you are doing every day to be better as a leader? Michael Black I think every day I take a deep look inside myself, and am I living and breathing my core values? And what am I doing to help the next generation? You know, trying to put that on my schedule, on my radar, that's important to me. And whether I'm at work with AFCEA, whether I'm out here at my 40th reunion, whether I'm on vacation, I always take the time to mentor folks and pass on that. I think that's something that's passionate for me. You mentioned, when we talked about the retirement ceremonies. I mean, I've done 20-plus since I retired. In fact, I have one in November, but it will be my 27th retirement ceremony since I retired. And those things are important to me. And so I reflect, I try to keep my fitness — my physical, spiritual and mental fitness, in balance every day so that I can be effective and operate at a peak performance at the drop of the hat. You know, being ready. And so that's important to me. So there's some self-analysis, and I do live and breathe the five F's. I think that's important. And I think I've proven to myself that that is something that is relatable, not only to my time in the military, but my time in the private sector, and now my time in a nonprofit. And I just continue to do that so self-reflection and really practicing particularly the fitness aspect of the five Fs. Naviere Walkewicz Wow, that's outstanding. And then you probably share this with your mentees. But what is something that you would help our aspiring leaders — those who are already in leadership roles in any facet of it — but what is something that they can do today so that they will be more effective as a leader? Michael Black So I think being aware that people are watching you and your actions. Even when you think that somebody is not watching, they are watching. And so they are trying to learn what to do next, and to be aware of that. And so I think, again, that goes with what you asked me first: What do I do every day. But also being aware of that, so that you can be that example to folks. And then take the time, have some pride in leaving the organization better than it was when you got there. I mean, it's a cliche, but I think I take a lot of pride in that. And then, when the team does good, everybody does good, so you shouldn't necessarily be out there for any kind of glory. That's going to come. But do it for the right reasons. And provide… give the people the tools, the resources and the environment to be successful. And in… I just take satisfaction when I see one of my mentees get squadron command, go do something like the current commander of the White House Communications Agency, Col. Kevin Childs. He was a captain and a major in the organization when I was there. Nothing makes me happier than to see my mentees excel. And then, in this particular instance, he's holding a job that I had, and we still talk. I mean, he had me come out there to speak to the unit about a month ago. And those things give me a lot of pride and satisfaction and confirmation that I am doing the right thing. And so I'm excited about that. Naviere Walkewicz Well, I can say, from the time that I met you a few years ago, you are living what your five Fs. I see it every time you help champion others. Every time I'm around you I'm  energized. So this has been a true joy. Has there been anything that I haven't asked you that you would like to share with our listeners? Michael Black Well, I do want to say personally, thank you to you for all that you do and what the association is doing here. This Long Blue conversation, Long Blue Line — I think this is important to share. There's a Class of 1970 that's in the hotel with us, and I don't know, really, any of those folks, but when I see them walking around with their red hat on — that was their color — and I think about, “OK, 15 years before me.” And so I'm 62. These guys are, if I did the public math, right, 77, 78, maybe even older, depending upon what they did, and still out there doing things, and some of them here with their spouses and that kind of thing. I was just talking to one of the classmates this morning, I said, “You know, I wonder if we're going to be like this when our 55th reunion is,” and they were walking around, and most were in good health and able to do things. So that gives a lot of pride. But, what you're doing, what the rest of the folks here are doing, I think this is amazing. I love the new building, the studio that we're in. This is my first time in the new building, so I'm thankful for this opportunity, and just excited about what you guys do. Naviere Walkewicz Well, thank you so much for that. It's been an absolute pleasure having you on Long Blue Leadership. Michael Black Well, I appreciate it. It's been an honor, and I'm glad you guys timed this for my '85 Best Alive reunion and in the new studio. Naviere Walkewicz Yes, wonderful. Well, as we bring today's conversation to a close, Michael left a reminder for us that stands to me. As a leader, you're always on, you're always being watched. You know your steady presence and deep empathy were forged in life's hardest moments, from guiding a young family through unimaginable loss to breaking the barriers at the highest levels of service to mentoring cadets who will carry forward the legacy of leadership. And then there's that framework he lived by, the five Fs of leadership. It is practical as it is powerful, family, fitness, flying mission, fairness and fun, each one a reminder that leadership is about balance grounding and the courage to keep perspective no matter the challenge. His story reminds us that true leaders create more leaders, and when we anchor ourselves in purpose, faith and these five Fs, we leave behind a legacy that lasts. Thank you for listening to Long Blue Leadership. I'm Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz. Until next time. KEYWORDS Michael Black, Air Force leadership, 5F leadership philosophy, military mentorship, leadership development, combat communication, White House Communications, Space Force, veteran leadership, empathetic leadership, military career progression, leadership principles, professional growth, organizational effectiveness, cadet mentoring, military communication strategy, leadership resilience, Air Force Academy graduate, leadership philosophy, team building, professional relationships.       The Long Blue Line Podcast Network is presented by the U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation    

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