You know your business better than anyone: your strategy, priorities, and business risks. But you don’t know what you don’t know. To help you make better informed high-stakes decisions, INFORMED DECISIONS shares new ideas, been-there-before advice, and sometimes, a reality check. Each episode focuses on one pressing leadership or strategy topic. In 30-60 minutes, gain strategic perspective, along with practical (and tactical) ideas that can help. Informed Decisions with Randall Craig is not ...
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Provocative questions, innovative models & new thinking on growing your business in a 5-minute action-oriented podcast. Insights on Business Growth, Thought Leadership, Digital Strategy, and Trust. Each episode focuses on solving one issue, gives perspective, practical tactics and a motivating call to action. Randall Craig is a serial entrepreneur, former public company executive, and author of 8 books and over 600 articles on business growth. He has advised over 100 major organizations, inc ...
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A twice weekly podcast highlighting individuals and sports in the Texas Panhandle with Kale Steed of Press Pass Sports and Craig Sperry of the Happy Sports Network.
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Why is there something rather than nothing? This podcast is a philosophical and psychological exploration into the act of creation (poets, musicians, writers, painters, thinkers, all of us) by: Ken Volante
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Descriptions of effective teaching often depict an idealized form of "perfect" instruction. Yet, pursuing perfection in teaching, which depends on children's behavior, is ultimately futile. To be effective, lessons and educators need to operate with about 75% efficiency. The remaining 25% can be impactful, but expecting it in every lesson, every day, is unrealistic. Perfection in teaching may be unattainable, but progress is not. Whether you are aiming for the 75% effectiveness mark or striv ...
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There’s a lot that needs to change in education. But there are inspiring movements going on too! At Educator Forever, we believe teachers need to be at the forefront of education reform and be empowered to create career pathways that work for them. Do you ever think about leaving the classroom but have absolutely no idea what else you could do? You may not realize it yet, but you have acquired highly valuable skills throughout your teaching journey, and there is unlimited potential for you t ...
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The Texas State University School of Music annually hosts notable figures in choral music today. TXST Choirs Today! Dr. Jonathan Babcock of the Texas State Choral Faculty interviews our campus visitors on their music, their passion and their craft. Guests include conductors Craig Hella Johnson (Artistic Director, Conspirare), Z. Randall Stroope (Director of Choral Activities, Oklahoma State University) & Craig Jessop (conductor emeritus The Mormon Tabernacle Choir), as well as composers Gwyn ...
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On the Ranching Returns Podcast we talk to farmers and ranchers who share how they have improved their returns from ranching including extreme profitability, an improvement to their land resources and creating a priceless lifestyle.
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A New Angle is a current affairs Montana Public Radio program and podcast celebrating cool people doing awesome things in and around Montana. We live in the College of Business at the University of Montana. New episodes drop every Thursday. Recent and upcoming guests include Academy Award-winning actor J.K. Simmons, US Senator Jon Tester, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte, Cheryl Strayed (best-selling author of Wild), NYT Columnist Maureen Dowd, and many others. www.anewanglepodcast.com
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Welcome to Just A Number! We all have moments in life that challenge the way we think about time, age, and expectations. Just A Number explores these moments, offering inspiring stories that prove life doesn't follow a set timeline. Whether you’re in your 20s, 50s, or beyond, this podcast is your reminder that it’s never too late—or too early—to make a change, defy expectations, and embrace the life you truly want. About the Show: Hosted by Daniel Steinfeld, Just A Number dives deep into the ...
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Now in its fifth season, with 49 episodes aired, Game On Glio was the first of its kind to create a media platform for telling the stories and journeys of those diagnosed with brain cancers such as Glioblastoma. Expanding on its original platform, this show shines a light on grief and loss, brain cancer education and stories, and provides inspiration, hope, and second chances! Guests include caregivers, scientists, therapists, patients, widows(ers), non-profits, relationship experts, well kn ...
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Driving Change, Impact, and Growth in Your Organization: Part 3
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30:07Wrapping up with part 3 on creating change that sticks. Topics include: What is the appropriate timing and method of acknowledging the negative impact of a change? Incremental changes vs transformative change? Partner Dynamics: How can partners set up their relationship to avoid conflicts and allow for necessary change to roll out?…
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135. Trust-Based Observations with Craig Randall
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27:06Craig Randall is the developer and author of “Trust-Based Observations.” He has spent the last 30 plus years in education, working as a counselor, coach, teacher and principal. Now, Craig spends the majority of his time training school leaders all over the globe in the trust-based observation system, transforming the world of teacher observations t…
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About Craig Randall - I've loved stories and literature and writing for as long as I can remember. For just as long, I've also struggled with anxiety and depression. They have loomed over me, all my life, threatening to steal away whatever hope and joy i've worked so hard to build. All my work, the fiction and the poetry, was born out of this strug…
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Trust Based Observations with Craig Randall
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40:48Craig Randall is the author of Trust Based Observations: Maximizing Teaching and Learning Growth. He was inspired to write the book after a long history traditional methods of teacher observations failed to help teachers improve their instruction. Craig works as a consultant training administrators and faculties on how leverage frequent classroom o…
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136. Engaging Kids in STEM with Ronnie Thomas of Fun Weird Science
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28:04Ronnie Thomas is the founder of Fun Weird Science, an education company built on the belief that STEM lessons can apply all kinds of disciplines. A science teacher with 25 years of experience and two Teacher of the Year awards, Thomas started Weird Fun Science after developing a reputation for engaging and versatile teaching methods. In our discuss…
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Writing Instruction with Sherry Lewkowicz
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52:37In this episode , Gene Tavernetti interviews Sherry Lewkowitz, an expert in writing instruction. They discuss the importance of direct scaffolded writing instruction, the role of AI in enhancing teaching practices, and the challenges teachers face in effectively teaching writing across different grade levels. Lewkowitz emphasizes the significance o…
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Randall's Doubles Team Strike Gold; Gruver, Naz Still Alive in Baseball; Clarendon Lone Softball Team Left
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42:32The UIL State tennis meet was last week and Randall grabbed gold in girls and mixed doubles. We've got a full look at all the action from the meet. Gruver and Nazareth are the lone remaining teams left in the baseball playoffs as both rallied for series wins. Also, Clarendon dominates Floydada after a loss to head to the state semis in softball. Pl…
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226: Randal Breen - From Living in a Shed to Full Time Farmer
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1:16:06Randal shares his incredible story of building a farm. He now operates on over 650 acres and direct markets meat and eggs to local individuals and wholesale accounts! A story that highlights the relationship he has with his community is that when he experience complete drought and destocked almost entirely, their community continued paying CSA shar…
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Diane Boyd on a life among wolves (part two)
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29:01We continue our conversation with renowned wildlife biologist Diane Boyd, whose memoir A Woman Among Wolves explores her decades of experience with wolves and the often fraught relationships between people and predators. Boyd reflects on her role as both scientist and advocate, navigating public conflict and the persistent challenge of irrational f…
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Literacy, Research & Technology with Dr. Jayne Lammers
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43:24Dr. Jayne Lammers lives at the intersection of three of my favorite topics: literacy, research, and technology in the classroom. We discuss all of these issues as well as bonus content, advice for folks thinking about pursuing a doctorate. Episode Links: Dr. Lammers' Website LinkedIn: @jayneclammers Website: Edmentum This podcast sponsored by: The…
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Driving Change, Impact, and Growth in Your Organization: Part 2
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24:47Continuing with part 2 of 3 on driving meaningful and sustainable change towards a more successful organization. C Topics include: ↳ What happens to objectives and performance reviews when an organization pivots? ↳ Incremental changes vs transformative change? ↳ When and how should an organization communicate change?…
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Wildorado, Bo Bradley Grab Golf Titles; CISD, Naz Lead Large Tennis Contingent to State; Baseball and Softball Playoff Roundup
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36:11Wildorado grabbed another state title while Texline's Bo Bradley is individual state champ. CISD and Nazareth will lead a large contingent of area athletes to the state tennis tournament. AHS, West Plains, Naz grab baseball playoff victories while Dumas, River Road and Clarendon impress in softball playoffs.…
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225: Alex McKiernan - Car Wrecks Can't Stop This Family!
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1:19:56Alex and his wife have built a diverse farm and ranch business that started with direct to consumer vegetable production through a CSA and has grown to a large ranch that does custom grazing, goat production for weed management as well as building a brand that serves food from their farm and other local farms direct to local consumers! Resources Me…
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Diane Boyd is a world-renowned wildlife biologist and active participant in wolf recovery in the Northern Rockies over the last 40 years. In part 1 of this two-part episode, Boyd shares stories from her early days living as a field researcher in remote Moose City, Montana—just 400 yards from the Canadian border. She recounts tracking wolves on foot…
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134. Teaching Kids to Read with Rebecca McAllister of the Active Reader
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22:47Rebecca McAllister is a certified teacher, literacy specialist, and co-founder of The Active Reader. With over 10 years of classroom experience, Rebecca has always been passionate about helping young learners thrive—but it wasn’t until she became a mom that everything shifted. Teaching her daughter to read made her realize that even as an educator,…
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S5 Ep 1: “The Two C's in Neuro-Oncology Care-Compassion and Creativity” -Guests Dr. Sengupta and Dr. Higgins
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53:27Compassion and creativity are vitally important these days in cancer care. The old rule of thumb, especially in brain cancer, of standard of care just isn't enough anymore. Patients and families need a voice, and need to know that they are heard when asking questions about clinical trials, supplements, holistic options, and cross-collaboration acro…
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Should the Best Teachers Be Coaches? with Dr. Zach Groshell
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31:00In another episode of Thinking Out Loud, Zach Groshell and Gene Tavernetti discuss and weigh the arguments for and against having the best teachers leave the classroom to become instructional coaches. Episode Links: Education Rickshaw X: @MrZachG Bluesky: @MrZachG LinkedIn: Zach Groshell Podcast: Progressively Incorrect Best Selling Book: Just Te…
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Driving Change, Impact, and Growth in Your Organization: Part 1
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24:54How can we drive impact throughout the organization, and have it stick? Let’s go beyond traditional change management, and explore a number of additional concepts. Topics include: ↳ The impact and role of a multi-modal approach to change management: Communication/Coaching/Training/Monthly reinforcement/Events/etc. ↳ Internal vs external execution: …
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Addi Bristow, Taylor Wiseman Headline Star Athletes at State; Ettes Take Team Title; Softball and Baseball Playoffs
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52:32The 2025 UIL State Track meet is in the books where Addi Bristow, Taylor Wiseman, Bryce Braden and Maddie Francis put on a show over three days. The Panhandle Ettes grab the team title in 2A in exciting fashion. Muleshoe is making noise in the softball playoffs as we rundown all the results. West Plains, Randall and Pampa move on in the baseball pl…
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224: Caleb Smith - Switching from Dairy to Sheep
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59:52Caleb has a unique story to getting into agriculture, he had the opportunity to take on a 40 year land lease from a non-profit and built a dairy farm from scratch. He shares that story and also how he recently switched from the dairy model to a sheep production model and why. He shares the very real challenges that shift presented and how he adapte…
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Dr. Rafael Chacón is a professor of art history and director of the Montana Museum of Art and Culture (MMAC). Rafael shares his journey from Cuba to Indiana, his early love of art sparked by visits to the Art Institute of Chicago, and how he found a home and career in Montana. He and Justin discuss the MMAC’s historic and global collection, its stu…
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Shippentower is named Co-Captain of the Oregon Ravens Football Team! Kola Shippentower is an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. She has co-founded and is the Director of The Wisáwca Project - Enough Iz Enough, a non-profit organization working together for change, for better communication and involvement.…
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133. Reimagining Education through Makerspaces with David Martelli of Guild Hall Learning
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38:36David Martelli is a dedicated educator and leader in STEM learning, with over 20 years of experience designing innovative educational spaces and programs. His career began in the U.S. Air Force, where he led high-tech programs before transitioning into education. As Head of Computer Science and Engineering at a school, he built a cutting-edge Maker…
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Pricing Strategy for Service Businesses: Part 2
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36:26Does this sound like you: “Are my rates too low… or too high?” “Is it too soon to raise my fees?” “How do I justify my rates?…. And should I have to?” Topics include: ↳ Pricing per participant ↳ Subcontracting ↳ The connection between pricing strategy and marketing strategy, and ↳ How to communicate that your organization is a high-end brand (and w…
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Jalin Conyers Waits Out NFL Draft; Ascension Academy, SJCA Fare Well in Regionals; Softball Playoffs
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47:27Jalin Conyers waited out the 2025 NFL Draft to hear his name called and eventually signed an UDFA contract with the Dolphins. Ascension Academy and SJCA fared well at the TAPPS regional track meet. AHS and Dumas advanced in the softball playoffs as we run down how all the local teams fared. Plus, West Plains takes the District 4-4A baseball crown a…
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223: Hayden Heigele - Changing Genetics, Calving Window, and More
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1:09:03Hayden felt some resistance when wanting to experiment with new farming and ranching practices on his family farm. Rather than give up, he has been growing an operation of his own on the side of working for the family business and is experimenting with low input ranching. Resources Mentioned: Greg Judy Dave Ramsey Will Harris Understanding Ag Ranch…
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This week we bring you a special cross-over episode; a fusion of Montana Public Radio’s The Write Question and A New Angle. TWQ host Lauren Korn and Justin interview author and journalist Cassidy Randall about her gripping new book, Thirty Below - The Harrowing and Heroic Story of the First All Women’s Ascent of Denali. Cassidy Randall is an award-…
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132. Starting Your Second Act with Shannon Russell of Second Act Success
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17:17In this episode, I speak to Shannon Russell of the Second Act Success Podcast. Russell is a career transition and business coach empowering women to leave unfulfilling careers and build joyful, purpose driven businesses. She recently published a book “Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best Life,” which…
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The Science of Learning and Effective Math Instruction with Holly Korbey
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33:44Holly Korbey, an education journalist who focuses on the science of leaning and effective math instruction makes a return visit to the podcast. In this episode the updates her work in this area, her experiences in NYC at ResearchED, and her new Podcast “Interviews with An Expert”. Enjoy all her interviews on her YouTube channel. And because she is …
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Pricing Strategy for Service Businesses: Part 1
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36:09Does this sound like you: “Are my rates too low… or too high?” “Is it too soon to raise my fees?” “How do I justify my rates?…. And should I have to?” Topics include: ↳ Demystify pricing strategies ↳ Explore the tactical parameters, and ↳ Getting clear on the value your organization offersBy Randall Craig
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Regional Track and Golf Roundup; Coaching News; Baseball and Softball District Action
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1:03:52Spearman girls are headed to state in golf for the first time since 1975 while Amarillo High girls, Tascosa boys grab gold as we rundown all the regional results from 1A to 5A. Regional track saw Addi Bristow setting records, AHS girls grabbing a regional title, Adrian Rosales of Booker with a gutsy effort and so much more. A plethora of athletes a…
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222: Doug Badcock - Building an Adapted Cow on a Zambian Ranch
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1:10:39Doug is building a ranch in Zambia and trying to develop a cow herd adapted to his harsh climate! He shares all the traditional paradigms he's pushing back against and where he's finding success. He also shares the story of how and why he left the family farm to build this on his own. Resources Mentioned: Man, Cattle, Veld - Johann Zietsmann Dirt t…
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Meghan Lamb is the author of Mirror Translation (Blamage Books, 2025), COWARD (Spuyten Duyvil, 2022), Failure to Thrive (Apocalypse Party, 2021) All of Your Most Private Places (Spork Press, 2020) and Silk Flowers (Birds of Lace, 2017). Her work has also appeared in Quarterly West, DIAGRAM, Redivider, and Passages North, among other publications. S…
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I&I - Tariffs, trade deficits & the trouble with uncertainty
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34:58This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.anewanglepodcast.com In this April edition of Incentives & Instincts, Justin and economist Bryce Ward tackle the complexities of trade policy. They unpack the economic benefits of cooperation, the concentrated costs of globalization, and the politics driving America’s shifting approa…
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131. Addressing Inequities in School Discipline with Richard Welsh of The School Discipline Lab
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27:10This week I speak to Richard Welsh, an associate professor at Vanderbilt University and the founder of its School Discipline Lab. We talked about his new book, “ Suspended Futures: Transforming Racial Inequities in School Discipline.” The book focuses on prevalence of exclusionary discipline in schools, particularly among Black students, who are tw…
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The Importance of Respect in Maintaining Motivation with Raquel McGee
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38:56Raquel McGee is a high school reading teacher, instructional coach, and doctoral student. I was very excited to talk to Raquel about all of those things. We discuss student motivation in high school remedial reading classes and how respect for students is critical in maintaining that motivation. Raquel describes the training provided when she becam…
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Business Development for Firms: Part 3 or 3
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28:17More fundamental marketing frameworks to focus your business development strategy. Topics include: ↳ How to measure the success of your business development initiatives, and when change may be needed? ↳ Is the juice worth the squeeze when it comes to your bus dev investments? ↳ How might an emphasis on (or lack thereof on) in-house training investm…
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Lady Raiders Soccer Gets Historical Title; SJCA Netters Grab 3rd Title; Area Track Results
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1:08:35Randall Lady Raiders grabbed a state title in soccer as the first title in Texas Panhandle history. San Jacinto girls take third straight title. A look at all the area track results from 5A to 1A with gutsy performances from Brooke French and Isak Dominguez. Plus, coaching news and baseball and softball district roundups.…
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221: Ryan Cone - Building a Business in Order to Buy a Ranch
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1:22:13I absolutely love Ryan's story of finding a creative way to building a large and successful ranch from nothing! He shares his story of buying and improving a medical sales business that was weeks away from being shut down and turning it around and ultimately selling that to buy and grow a 1000+ cow ranch on his own! He's confident that it's still p…
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Raechel Wolfe is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Portland, OR, whose work spans film, writing, modeling, and Creative Direction. She made waves by creating FINK, the world’s first Instagram-exclusive short film, and was a founding member of the core team behind Buckman Journal. Raechel continues to push creative boundaries, now adding curator …
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Brian Kahn was a Montana radio legend. As host of the long-running and award-winning “Home Ground Radio,” Brian interviewed hundreds of influential Montanans, asking who they are, what they think and what they are doing about it. Today we’re reairing our conversation with Brian from 2019. He talked about his approach to storytelling, activism, coll…
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130. Compassionate Change in Schools with Ashley Potvin
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31:00Today’s guest is Dr. Ashley Potvin, a research associate at the Renée Crown Wellness Institute whose new book, “Creating Compassionate Change in School Communities: Leading Together to Address Everyday Suffering in Schools” comes out later this month. The book focuses on helping teachers cultivate compassion and reduce suffering in their schools — …
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The Importance of Alignment with Sandra Brunet
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51:20Sandra Brunet has worked throughout the United States coaching educators at all levels of the educational system. She had supported leaders in state departments of education, district leaders, site leaders and teachers. In this episode Sandra discusses the importance of alignment and knowledge of all aspects of educational systems to positively imp…
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Business Development for Firms: Part 2 of 3
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35:23Building from last week, more fundamental marketing frameworks to focus your business development strategy. Topics include: ↳ Business development goals and accountability. ↳ Client experience, client touch points, and referrals. ↳ New geographies, virtual offices, and cultural fit with clients. ↳ The Price/Expertise/Trust Model, and ↳ How IP and t…
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