Best Officers Association Employment Podcasts (2025)

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Tonya Mort, Founder, the Sgt Anthony Patrick Muhlstadt Foundation 26:45

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This episode showcases a foundation established from the heart as we meet Tonya Mort, mother of United States Marine Corps Sgt Anthony Patrick Muhlstadt who took his own life in November 2021 while he served on active duty. Tonya has established the Sgt Anthony Patrick Muhlstadt Foundation in an effort to raise awareness of the devastation of suici…

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Future-Proofing Global Trade: The Next Era of Ports with Mario Cordero, Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Long Beach Episode 153 54:33

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In this episode of Future of Work, Dr. Salvatrice Cummo speaks with Mario Cordero, Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Long Beach and former Chair of the Federal Maritime Commission. Mario shares how the Port pairs competitiveness with sustainability, why the Green Port Policy still matters twenty years on, and what it will take to move toward c…

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Former United States Army Specialist Five, Sam Cook 28:27

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Today we meet Sam Cook who served in the Vietnam War as a Medic, specifically as an operating room technician. We'll learn about his wartime experiences and his life after the war that led to his becoming a millionaire. He shares his wealth making methods in his book "What Would Sam Cook Do?" Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerr…

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Annette Kirk, President, American Gold Star Mothers, Inc 28:03

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A somber program today as we meet Annette Kirk, National President of the American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. This is a nonprofit organization comprised of the mothers of our fallen. Learn about Annette's transition from learning about the loss of her son on August 8, 2010 in Afghanistan, to her current position as President of this amazing organizati…

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How Integrating New Media In Education Can Realistically Prepare Our Workforce With Rob Greenlee Founder of Spoken Life Media Episode 154 28:40

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How might educational institutions begin to tap into new media tools to support and prepare students? Today we will discuss the importance of understanding the new forms of media being developed and how we can prepare our students to enter this new industry successfully. Founder of Spoken Life Media, Rob Greenlee, is here to fill us in on where edu…

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Retired US Army Colonel Roland J. Tiso Jr. 34:47

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Retired United States Army Colonel Roland J. Tiso, Jr.'s rearing led to an accelerated path to an officer's commission. His extensive combat exposure and planning led to him providing an elaborate sharing for future generations in his book available on Amazon called "In Strange Company - An American Soldier with Multinational Forces in the Middle E…

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Jamie McPherson from the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay 28:25

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United States Marine Corps Veteran Jamie McPherson joins us today in his position as Veteran Ambassador of the nationwide veteran support non-profit organization called the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay headquartered in Tampa, Florida. Learn about the resources they provide, how they remain funded, and how one may obtain employment with them. Our libr…

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Why Apprenticeships Are The Pathway To A Sustainable Future Workforce Episode 153 25:08

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Why don’t we hear about more apprenticeship opportunities for students? Today we’ll discuss the development of apprenticeships and cover what goes on behind the scenes when it comes to funding, planning, executing, and regulating these programs, and why they're so hard to come by. Digging in deep we’ll cover the barriers to apprenticeships and how …

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Richard V. Gilbert, Sergeant, United States Marine Corp, Retired. 31:52

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Today we'll meet Retired United States Marine Corps Sergeant and two-time Operation Iraqi Freedom Combat Veteran Richard V. Gilbert. Sergeant Gilbert participated in Operation Phantom Fury also known as the Second Battle of Fallujah which began on November 13th, 2004. He is included in Retired United States Marine Corps Sergeant Major and Navy Cros…

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Chris Wellington, Employment Specialist and Veteran Advocate, The Vocation Depot, Inc. 26:46

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The Vocation Depot Inc is a Florida-based vendor of the federal organization Vocational Rehabilitation. In this episode we learn from Retired Combat Veteran United States Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Chris Wellington how The Vocation Depot works to assist disabled veterans to transition to an accommodating work center. Our library of shows can b…

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Powering the Future: Rebuilding Resilient Workforces for Tomorrow with Tracey Pierce, Chief People Officer at LADWP Episode 152 25:48

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In this episode of Future of Work, Dr. Salvatrice Cummo sits down with Tracey Pierce, Chief People Officer at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), to discuss the transformative work happening within one of the largest municipal utilities in the U.S. Tracey takes us behind the scenes on how LADWP is navigating change, innovation, a…

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Former United States Army Sergeant, Infantryman, and combat veteran, Travis Bickford 25:03

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Sergeant Bickford served both on active duty and in the reserves from 1999 through 2006. His time in the Army brought him to Germany as well as to a deployment to Iraq. He returned stateside after Iraq, got out of the Army, attended university and through a series of one-of-a-kind experiences is now the Head of Communications and Programs for The L…

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Ian Gindes, Executive Producer and Patrick Zimmerli, Composer, Letters from the Front 29:11

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| Today we Vet-roduce a project in development called "Letters from the Front" in which lines from letters sent home by military members at war to their loved ones are transformed into lyrics set to contemporary classical compositions. We meet "Letters from the Front" Executive Producer Ian Gindes who is also a Major in the Illinois Army National G…

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Leading a Thriving Region for All: How the LA Chamber is Reimagining Economic Growth with Maria S. Salinas, President & CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Episode 151 39:39

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What does it take to rebuild one of the most complex regional economies in the world, while also preparing for the 2028 Olympics and a rapidly evolving workforce? In this episode of Future of Work, Dr. Salvatrice Cummo sits down with Maria S. Salinas, President & CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, to explore how LA’s business communit…

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Retired US Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Chris Wellington 23:24

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For this episode we meet with Retired Combat Veteran United States Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Chris Wellington. Enjoy the show as we learn about what it takes to be a member of the Coast Guard. Also, learn about this unique Coast Guard member's experience as a combat veteran. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Joi…

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Retired US Navy Lieutenant, Bruce Johnson 27:36

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For this episode of Veterans Corner Radio we meet with former United States Navy Lieutenant fighter pilot and combat veteran of the Vietnam War, Bruce Johnson. Listen to his quintessential all-American upbringing in Michigan through the 1950s through his high school graduation as Valedictorian. Then he was off for an Ivy League education at Brown U…

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When Goods Move, the Economy Works: Rebuilding L.A. Through Ports, Policy, and People with Dr. Noel Hacegaba, Chief Operating Officer at the Port of Long Beach Episode 150 26:26

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When global tariffs go into effect, how long before the impact hits workers in Los Angeles? In this episode of Future of Work, Dr. Salvatrice Cummo welcomes back Dr. Noel Hacegaba, Chief Operating Officer at the Port of Long Beach, to discuss how one of the country’s busiest ports is helping to rebuild L.A.’s economy. He unpacks how the supply chai…

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World War II Veteran, Retired US Army Corporal, Harry Demenza 25:50

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Corporal Demenza grew up in Tampa, Florida. He enlisted in the US Army and went through training to be in the Infantry. A unique pre-service course on drafting however, changed how he would serve. As a result, he found himself in Japan as the war came to a close and became part of the effort to redistribute assets deployed on behalf of the US milit…

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World War II Veteran, Captain Lloyd Grable, United States Army, Retired 26:03

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In celebration of our nation's 249th birthday, we continue this series of Veterviews with another World War II vet, U.S. Army Captain Lloyd Grable. Captain Grable grew up in San Francisco, California. When World War II broke out, he enlisted in the US Army and was selected early for a commission as an officer. As the war came to a close following t…

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Building Belonging: How the YMCA Shapes Community Recovery with Victor Dominguez President and CEO of the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles Episode 149 29:14

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What if rebuilding a community starts with belonging? In this episode of Future of Work, Dr. Salvatrice Cummo sits down with Victor Dominguez, the first Latino President and CEO of the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, to explore how the Y is redefining itself as a Center for Community Well-Being. With over two decades of service, Victor shares how…

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World War II Combat Veteran,Private First Class George Tamburello, US Army, Retired 45:25

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For this episode of the podcast, we'll meet 101 years young, World War II wounded combat veteran, Private First Class George Tamburello whose exploits have also been captured in his book "George Tamburello - One Soldier's Story" by Darryl James. Let's listen in to this member of our Greatest Generation. Our library of shows can be found at www.vete…

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Richard V. Gilbert, volunteer organizer of the Veterans Administrations' Crisis Hotline 27:33

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Today on Veterans Corner Radio we present the Veterans Administrations' Crisis Hotline with the program's poster child Retired United States Marine Corps Sergeant and two-time Operation Iraqi Freedom Combat Veteran Richard V. Gilbert. The VA's Crisis Hotline translates into layman's terminology as the Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline. Here you'l…

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Ross Alpert, former US Army Sergeant and disabled combat veteran 28:30

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Today we hear from former United States Army Sergeant and two-time Operation Iraqi Freedom disabled combat veteran Ross Alpert who shares his experiences while serving our nation from 2005 through 2009 as an Infantryman who earned the Combat Infantry Badge. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at the …

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Jeff Pierce, Director of Media and Military Partnerships for Wreaths Across America. 25:03

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Jeff makes his third visit to the Podcast to introduce us to Wreaths Across America and their three pillars: Remember, Honor, and Teach, as well as the cornucopia of their support to veterans, their families, and fans year round. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner Radio Y…

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Ir. Ciputra, born Tjie Tjin Hoan (1931-2019), a major Indonesian property developer and later in his life a significant philanthropist 17:49

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Like all of the interviews for my books you may find it strange that I find each one unique in different ways. This is the only interview where I was first interviewed by the subject and, having satisfied him of my bona fides, it is one of the most unusual interviews I have ever done. It extended over several hours as, once Ciputra got flowing with…

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Mindset Over Skillset: Preparing Students for an AI-Powered Future with Tara Chklovski, founder and CEO of Technovation Episode 147 29:43

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What if the biggest barrier to success in tech isn’t access, but mindset? In this episode of Future of Work, Dr. Salvatrice Cummo talks with Tara Chklovski, founder and CEO of Technovation, about what it truly takes to thrive in an AI-driven world. Tara unpacks why resilience and adaptability are just as vital as technical skills, how simulation-ba…

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Anthony Ruiz, Captain, United States Army Retired 26:02

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Joe and Tony discuss Tony's 23 year career which uniquely spans enlisted time, time as a warrant officer and summarizes his time as a commissioned officer. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner Radio You can contact our host Joe Muhlberger at [email protected]…

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Travis Bickford, Director of the Library of Congress Veterans History Project 26:44

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Today we meet with Travis Bickford, head of Communications and Programs for The Library of Congress' Veterans History Project. With a small staff of civil servants working in Washington DC, Travis and his team work with volunteers recording the stories of our veterans and preserve them for future learning and research as well as sustaining their le…

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HRUnpacked Episode 22- Improving staff digital maturity in 3rd sector with Guests Professor Marie Griffiths and Marc Harrison 50:46

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Welcome to this podcast where we will be discussing Digital Maturity in the Third Sector. Charities have traditionally been slower to adopt digital innovations compared to their public and private counterparts and today we welcomeProfessor Marie Griffiths and Marc Harrison from Salford Business School who are working on a project to help charities …

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Workforce, Reimagined: Building Inclusive Economies, Region by Region with Parina Parikh, Associate Vice President at Jobs for the Future Episode 146 26:57

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What if volunteering, raising kids, learning on the job, and real life experience counted just as much as a college degree? In this episode of Future of Work, Dr. Salvatrice Cummo talks with Parina Parikh, Associate Vice President overseeing Job for the Future’s strategic presence in California, about what it really means to create a workforce that…

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Jeff Camp, retired Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army 27:44

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Jeff, whose humble beginnings growing up in Upstate New York, turned his service into a 32 year career and was instrumental in closing out the Cold War. He attended Sienna College, then after 9/11, headed to Iraq with the Polish Army, and then to Afghanistan. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at th…

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Rahul Bajaj (1938-2022) was Chairman Emeritus of the Bajaj Auto empire founded by his grandfather, Jamnalal Bajaj 29:09

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Rahul Bajaj who passed away at the age of 83 in 2022 had a larger than life personality and, like many of those who I have interviewed for my life story books, was a clear business thinker. He was Chairman Emeritus of the Bajaj Auto empire founded by his grandfather, Jamnalal Bajaj and which was developed to become one of the largest Indian auto gr…

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Julius Tahija (1916-2002) a leading Indonesian businessman and pre Independence politician and military officer. 24:55

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Julius Tahija who died in 2002 at the age of 86 was an extraordinary man. As you will hear he followed a number of core principles which served him well throughout his life as a soldier (awarded the Netherlands Military Order of William during WW2 being that country's oldest and highest military honour) as a politician (holding several Ministerial …

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Careers After Incarceration: How Entrepreneurship Drives Successful Reentry with Quan Huynh Episode 145 36:09

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The school-to-prison pipeline is a complex and damaging system that disproportionately affects marginalized communities, particularly people of color. This pipeline refers to the policies and practices that push students out of school and into the criminal justice system, creating long-term impacts on individuals and communities. Quan Huynh, Execut…

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Wil Florez, retired US Coast Guard Senior Chief Petty Officer 13:06

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Listen to the adventures of retired United States Coast Guard Senior Chief Petty Officer Wil Florez and his over 20 years of service while balancing family life and multiple deployments to sea in the service of our nation. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner Radio You can …

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Ela Bhatt (1933 – 2022) founded the Self-Employed Women's Association of India (SEWA) in 1972. From humble beginnings it now has over 3.2 million members. 48:08

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Ela Bhatt was an absolutely extraordinary women who passed away in 2022 at the age of 89. The Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA) she founded against strong opposition now has over 3.2 million members across 18 states in India. SEWA advances the rights of women workers in the informal economy such as those selling fruit and vegetables in the s…

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Troy Daland, President of the Special Operations Memorial Foundation 24:59

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Introducing Troy Daland, President of the Special Operations Memorial Foundation. Learn about how this organization supports continued recognition of our fallen Special Operations Forces operators and their families. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner Radio You can contac…

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Professor Bala V Balachandran (1937-2021) was the founder, chairman and dean emeritus of Great Lakes Institute of Management in Chennai, India 31:48

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Following receiving his undergraduate and post graduate degrees in Maths and Statistics at Annamalai University in his birth State of Tamil Nadhu, a young Bala Balachandran followed the path of many bright young Indians in the 1960s and moved to the US where he had a very successful academic and management consulting career ending as Professor Emer…

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HRUnpacked Episode 21- The Healing Process: A Restorative Approach to Resolving Workplace Disputes- Guests Tracy Boylin and Rebecca Foreman 1:06:18

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Welcome to this podcast where we will be discussing The Healing Process, which was established to support current and former NHS Highland employees affected by bullying. Based on “Healing Principles” agreed upon by NHS Highland executives, trade unions, and whistleblowers, The Healing Process provided a non-adversarial avenue for addressing concern…

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Ross Alpert, Vice President of the Repawz Academy 27:09

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Former US Army Sergeant Ross Alpert is now Vice President of the non-profit organization Repawz Academy who train rescued dogs to become service dogs for veterans with a need. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner Radio You can contact our host Joe Muhlberger at joseph.muhlb…

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How Educators Can Guide & Inspire Students to Thrive In An Evolving Workforce with Jasmine Star Episode 144 40:29

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What will it take to prepare today’s students for leadership in a workforce that’s evolving faster than ever before? Jasmine Star, CEO of Social Curator, challenges educators and leaders at the Pasadena City College Future of Work Conference to rethink traditional teaching methods and embrace a paradigm shift. She underlines the importance of equip…

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Michael Collins, Retired Major, US Air Force 28:33

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Major Collins served our country for 24 years, much of it overseas, providing logistics and training. You'll meet Major Collins and learn how he was inspired by his younger brother and how Mike seemed to always be there when the Air Force needed him. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at the page Ve…

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Alluri Venkata Sathyanarayana Raju (born 18 April 1937), commonly known as AVS Raju is the founder chairman of Hyderabad headquartered Nagarjuna Construction Company Ltd. 19:18

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AVS Raju (born 1937) is certainly one of the most unique businessmen I have met. Not only is he obsessed with punctuality in a country where being on time is the exception rather than the rule but he is also a deeply spiritual man and a devout follower of the late His Holiness Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba who passed away at the age of 85 in 2011. S…

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Anthony Ruiz, Chief Executive Officer, Veteran Nexus 26:16

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Retired US Army Captain and Physician's Assistant Tony Ruiz is now the CEO of Veteran Nexus. He and his employees support veterans nationwide with refined reviews of medical records and medical assessments for inclusion with submissions to the Veterans Administration for disability determinations. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteransco…

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Narayana Murthy, born 1946, is one of the seven co-founders of Infosys, the leading global technology company 21:07

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Nagavara Ramarao Narayana Murthy (born 20 August 1946) is an Indian businessman. He is one of the seven co-founders of the leading global technology company, Infosys and was at different times its chairman, chief executive officer, president, and chief mentor before retiring and becoming chairman emeritus. Murthy has been listed among the 12 greate…

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HRUnpacked Episode 20- Menopause in the workplace- Guest Emma Neville - Founder at This Is Me 44:12

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Welcome to this podcast where we will be discussing Menopause in the workplace, which under current legislation, is covered under the Equality Act 2010 and the Health and Safety at Work Acts. We are delighted to welcome Guest Emma Neville - Founder at This Is Me- Emma is the founder of the online community This Is Me, a person-centred counsellor, a…

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Contracts, Crises, & the Cost of Survival: LA’s Hospitality Fight with Kurt Petersen, Co-President Unite Here Episode 143 27:38

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What if the 2028 Olympics didn’t just bring medals, but a housing revolution? In this episode of Future of Work, Dr. Salvatrice Cummo sits down with Kurt Peterson, Co-President of Unite Here Local 11, to explore the mounting pressures facing hospitality workers in Los Angeles, and the explosive opportunity that the 2028 Olympics might represent. Pe…

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Eleanor Stark, member of the World War II ship building brigade known as Rosie the Riveter. 27:48

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For this edition of the program, Joe welcomes back Gold Star Wife Eleanor Stark who worked as a Rosie the Riveter building war ships in the Port of Savannah, Georgia while her husband was fighting the war as a drafted US Army Infantryman in Burma. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at the page Veter…

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Eleanor Stark, Gold Star Wife 28:33

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Meet centenarian and gold star wife Eleanor Stark. In 1944 at age 19, she learned that her husband PFC Luther "Buck" Bagley, who served as a member of Merril's Marauders, was listed as missing in action, presumed killed. There's more to this story … a lot more. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com Join us on Facebook at …

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HRUnpacked Episode 19-The Employer Confidence Index 2025 with guest Alan Price - Group Chief Operating Officer at Peninsula UK 51:26

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Welcome to this podcast where we will be reviewing Peninsula’s Employer Confidence Index report, taking a look at some of the key issues and challenges that businesses around the world are facing. We are delighted to welcome Alan Price , Group Chief Operating Officer at Peninsula UK You can download the Peninsula’s Employer Confidence Index report …