Dr. Jerry C. Drake is a career civil servant, former professor of history, all-around amateur detective, with a wide-ranging educational background to include degrees in anthropology and United States history. This is his first foray into true crime. His short stories have appeared in CLASH Books anthologies; Tragedy Queens: Stories Inspired by Lana Del Rey & Sylvia Plath and Walk Hand In Hand Into Extinction: Stories Inspired by True Detective. Grab a copy of Hazel was a Good Girl-

How To Create Lifetime Cashflow Through Multifamily Properties by Rod KhleifRodkhleif.com Lcfabook.com Rod Khleif is host of the number #1 ranked real estate podcast on iTunes, "Lifetime Cash Flow" which has been downloaded 13 million times. Rod is a seasoned and passionate real estate investor who has personally owned and managed over 2000 properties. Rod has combined his passion for real estate investing with his personal philosophies of self-actualization, goal setting, envisioning, and

On this episode of the Woodard Report podcast, Joe speaks with Gail Crosley about how accounting firms can achieve sustainable, profitable growth through strategy rather than chance. Gail breaks down the difference between opportunistic and strategic growth, using her "fishing" analogy to show how narrowing focus, identifying ideal client profiles, and evaluating market conditions lead to lasting success. She also explains how firms can adapt when industries shift and reveals her three key elements

One of the most crucial and creative aspects of selling is developing new customers. It is also what separates the farmers from the hunters. Unfortunately, in the current business climate it seems more difficult than ever to find and connect with your ideal client. But there are some strategies you can use. So, dust off that prospecting list as Scott and I put a stamp on Creative B2B Prospecting Ideas and other novel nuggets on Episode 691 of the Winning at Selling podcast. Handout: Click here

"A stat is like a hot dog. Pretty plain, pretty straightforward. But when you take that stat and put a little sauce and stuff on top, there you have a meal. Now you have something that's memorable." - Helen JonsenJoin host Karl Pontau for an engaging conversation with communications strategist and media executive Helen Jonsen about the art of authentic storytelling in business.Helen shares why leaders need to ditch the robotic "prepared remarks" mindset and instead develop "signature remarks" -

I’m telling you—if you skip this episode, you’re missing half your life. We finally had the chance to sit down with Ken Childs, Private Investigator at Paramount Investigative Services Inc., who got caught in the chaos surrounding the notorious “Crypto Godfather,” Adam Iza. It all started when Ken made the mistake of taking Adam on as a client. Adam requested full surveillance on someone who had stolen his laptop—an already sensitive case that soon spiraled out of control. Alongside Ken’s company,

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What if a product’s journey didn’t end after its first use? Remanufacturing—restoring preowned parts to perform like new—is transforming automotives, electronics, and other industries. In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, Senior Partner Inga Maurer and Editorial Director Roberta Fusaro explore how this practice reduces waste while creating more value for companies. Articles Mentioned: One year of agentic AI: Six lessons from the people doing the work The infrastructure

What if the biggest risk in AI isn't the technology itself, but building it without understanding the problem first?Professor Didar Zowghi leads pioneering research on diversity and inclusion in AI at CSIRO's Data61. Her DNI guidelines were incorporated into Australia's national framework for AI in government in 2024. But her path to becoming a trailblazer in AI began unexpectedly, as a young woman from Tehran who couldn't study physics in the UK because her English wasn't good enough. Computer

Time is the one system every leader struggles to manage — and the one that reveals how well all the others work. In this energizing conversation, Diren Bhatia, entrepreneur, coach, and founder of Cloudscape Technologies, joins Tala Ode to explore how leaders and founders can redesign their relationship with time. From his own journey of moving from a 14-hour-day founder to a “part-time CEO,” Diren shares how systems, rituals, and mindset shifts can help leaders free themselves from firefighti...

See more: https://thinkfuture.substack.comConnect with Olga: https://olia.art---If “success” is just a story we’ve been sold—what does it mean to live on your own terms?In this episode of thinkfuture, host Chris Kalaboukis speaks with Olga Zalite, illustrator and creative thinker, about how our understanding of success has been hijacked by external forces—and what it means to reclaim it in an AI-driven world.They question whether “success” even exists as a meaningful concept or if it’s just a social

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What happens when two industry veterans break down the biggest stories shaping wholesale distribution, AI adoption, and the global economy, live and unfiltered? In this episode, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton analyze everything from Fed rate cuts and tariffs to the rise of AI-driven commerce and the evolving role of leadership in an age of automation. Through their signature mix of insight and humor, they explore how distributors can stay resilient, data-smart, and human-centered amid rapid tech...

As the year winds down and the pace of projects, planning, and priorities picks up, BJ takes a moment to reflect on what it means to lead through transition. In this solo episode of Leadership Blueprints, he shares insights on recognizing the natural rhythms of leadership - the seasons of building, the pauses for reflection, and the moments when teams need to reset before accelerating forward.BJ discusses the importance of taking inventory - not just of your workload, but of your mindset

In today's episode: Adobe's Stacy Martinet explains how the company is adopting AI internally. We're still in the early days of AI in the workplace; it's about collaborative learning across disciplines and levels of the corporate ladder. The first step for leaders is giving people permission to try things with AI. The companies and people that embrace change are the ones who handle it the best. CEO Daily Brief is a daily, five-minute podcast for CEOs where we dissect the week's

Reimagining our Potential: When you expand what you believe you’re capable of, you not only change your life...you shift the system around you.Personal reimagination is the seed of collective evolution.Roya Platsis is an executive leadership coach and organizational change partner based in the Bay Area. She helps growth-minded leaders move through hard change while protecting what makes their culture special. Her approach blends evidence-based tools with human truth, taught through her Active

Send us a text On this week of Serious Privacy, Dr. K Royal connects with Tash Whitaker to cover all things top of mind in data protection. Paul Breitbarth and Ralph O'Brien were out, so Tash and K hit the microphone unfettered! Join us as we discuss DSARs, AI, and more - in the run up to the Privacy Space in London in less than a month away. If you have comments or questions, find us on LinkedIn and Instagram @seriousprivacy, and on BlueSky under @seriousprivacy.eu, @europaulb.seriousprivac...

In this episode of Operations Unfiltered, we’re talking about the business of being an athlete — and the money that comes with it. The Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) era has created new opportunities for young athletes to profit from their personal brands, but with big checks come even bigger responsibilities.Joining me is Drew Hawkins, founder of EdYouCore, a financial education and consulting company helping athletes, entertainers, and professionals make smarter decisions with their

In this episode of Pensions in a Pod, UK and Irish pensions specialists David McKeating and Louise McRae join Jeremy Goodwin to explore Ireland's upcoming automatic enrolment scheme, launching in January 2026.

Inclusive leadership opens doors — but incisive leadership? That’s where we redesign the whole room. This week at Inclusive Leadership Weekly, we’re digging into how inclusion is evolving, why people are declaring “DEI is dead,” and what it really means to lead with both empathy and accountability. It’s not another talking-head webinar — it’s a real conversation about where leadership is headed next. This week, we'll discuss the evolution of inclusion, the "death" of DEI, and what it