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Alternative Power PlaysElectricity Market Access and Transmission ExpansionOn this episode of Alternative Power Plays, Buchanan’s Alan Seltzer and John Povilaitis welcome Jon Gordon, Director at Advanced Energy United. Advanced Energy United (AEU) is an industry association and advocacy group that represents the full range of advanced energy technologiesand services, both grid-scale and distributed. In his role, Jon leads AEU’s work to increase wholesale electricity market access for advanced energy technologies, including related transmission expansion.The conversation centers around PJM, the regional transmission organization (RTO) that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity in 13 states and Washington, D.C. In February, AEU published a repo...2025-07-3026 min
Supervisor Skills: Secrets of SuccessSupervisor Development: Creating a PlanRecognizing learning and development needs is an essential step for those wanting to improve operational effectiveness. Translating those needs into an actionable plan, however, is the key to unlocking true potential and the only way shift will occur. In this episode, AEU LEAD Director Joe White shares recommendations for developing a comprehensive learning and development strategy that works.View this episode on the AEU website.About JoeAs Director of AEU LEAD, Joe White focuses on helping members transform operational goals into actionable plans through a structured change management process. Prior...2025-07-2308 min
DOGSNo substitute for TAFE - AEU and NSWTF comment on Coalition plans, teachers starve while serving others and much moreNo substitute for TAFE - AEU and NSWTF comment on Coalition plans for "tech" colleges and scrapping free TAFE. Hope as US universities find backbone against Trump's assault on education. Teachers starve while serving others. Senior Ballarat grammar students accused of striking younger peers. US - Title 1 legislation, a history of the US education department and Trump's education secretary sends debt collectors after students.Great State School of the Week- Corryong Collegewww.adogs.info2025-05-0300 minSupervisor Skills: Secrets of SuccessSupervisor Development: Identifying Learning NeedsBehavior specialists suggest habits are responsible for up to 40% of daily actions. Understanding the role of habits, how they form, and what’s required to overcome them is information any supervisor can benefit from. In this episode, host Joe White provides several suggestions for helping employees move beyond undesired habits that adversely impact workforce performance.View this episode on the AEU website.About JoeAs Director of AEU LEAD, Joe White focuses on helping members transform operational goals into actionable plans through a structured change management process. Prior to joining AEU, Joe...2025-04-1509 min
Longshore InsiderLongshore Insider Podcast | Scaffolding Safety in the Maritime Industry with Raymond HendryIn this Longshore Insider Podcast, AEU's Mike Jernigan and Matt Hockman speak with HSE and HR Manager of Gulf South Services, Raymond Hendry, about the importance of scaffolding safety and best practices within the maritime industry.Longshore Insider is a production of The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. (AEU) The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. is the program administrator of the American Longshore Mutual Association Ltd (ALMA), a group self-insurance fund authorized by the U.S. Department of Labor to provide USL&H coverage for the liabilities of its members under the United States Longshore & H...2025-02-0428 minLongshore InsiderLongshore Insider Podcast | Managing Safety Across Multiple Worksites with Alex WillinghamIn this Longshore Insider Podcast, AEU's Mike Jernigan and Matt Hockman speak with Wepfer Marine's Harbor Operations Manager Alex Willingham about his company's methods to promote safety across multiple worksites. Longshore Insider is a production of The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. (AEU) The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. is the program administrator of the American Longshore Mutual Association Ltd (ALMA), a group self-insurance fund authorized by the U.S. Department of Labor to provide USL&H coverage for the liabilities of its members under the United States Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. As program adm...2025-01-0219 minSupervisor Skills: Secrets of SuccessFrontline Supervision: A New PerspectiveThe role frontline supervisor’s fulfill has changed. Emphasis has shifted from managing systems to leading teams. While overseeing processes is important, it’s secondary to influencing personnel responsible for performance outcomes. In this podcast episode, host Joe White provides a glimpse at emerging trends shaping the future of frontline supervision. The roles and responsibilities have shifted and the keys to success have evolved.View this episode on the AEU website.About JoeAs Director of AEU LEAD, Joe White focuses on helping members transform operational goals into actionable plans through a struct...2024-12-1710 minLongshore InsiderLongshore Insider Podcast | Maintaining Safety Culture Across Remote Teams with Matt RolfIn this Longshore Insider Podcast, AEU's Mike Jernigan and Matt Hockman speak with Pacific Pile and Marine's Director of HSE, Matt Rolf, about his strategies to manage remote workforces. The conversation also addresses important aspects of mental health that all safety experts should recognize within their teams. Longshore Insider is a production of The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. (AEU) The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. is the program administrator of the American Longshore Mutual Association Ltd (ALMA), a group self-insurance fund authorized by the U.S. Department of Labor to provide USL&H coverage f...2024-12-0528 minDOGSACT wins extra schoolfunding, AEU welcomes continuing fee-free TAFE and much moreSome public education wins in the US after the election. ACT wins extra schoolfunding. AEU welcomes continuing fee-free TAFE. Australia's in outer suburbs lacking in infrastructure esp. schools. UK- private schools aren't producing better students, state schools out-perform elite high-fee schools on the GCE level. US- wrestlemania comes to punlic education? As a parent's eldest child sits final exams, they are grateful for the teachers who helped parent the student.Great State School of the Week - Birchup P-12 Collegewww.adogs.info2024-11-3000 minSupervisor Skills: Secrets of SuccessOnboarding New Employees: What Supervisors Need to Know and DoEffectively onboarding and integrating new employees is a key to their long term success. Unfortunately, few organizations have defined processes that extend beyond the initial orientation. In this episode, AEU LEAD Director Joe White outlines steps supervisors can take to improve the likelihood of desired outcomes for all involved.View this episode on the AEU website.About JoeAs Director of AEU LEAD, Joe White focuses on helping members transform operational goals into actionable plans through a structured change management process. Prior to joining AEU, Joe was a senior consultant for E...2024-11-1909 minLongshore InsiderLongshore Insider Podcast | Promoting Safety by Empowering Supervisors with Ken CreelIn this Longshore Insider Podcast, AEU's Mike Jernigan and Matt Hockman speak with Mare Island Dry Dock's Executive Compliance Director, Ken Creel, about his strategies for engaging supervisors and creating safety leadership within his organization. Longshore Insider is a production of The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. (AEU) The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. is the program administrator of the American Longshore Mutual Association Ltd (ALMA), a group self-insurance fund authorized by the U.S. Department of Labor to provide USL&H coverage for the liabilities of its members under the United States Longshore & Harbor W...2024-11-0717 minDOGSDOGS congratulate AEU on refusal to compromise on Albanese's school funding plan, and much moreDOGS congratulate AEU on refusal to compromise on Albanese's school funding plan. AEU places ban on implimentation of NSRA. Money on the table - foregone economic gain from continued underfunding. Students moved to rented premises due to over crowding in CBD public school. US - how the 2024 election could reshape public education.Great State School of the week- University High Schoolwww.adogs.info2024-10-1900 minSupervisor Skills: Secrets of SuccessRespect: The Key To Effective Frontline LeadershipFrontline leadership is dependent upon influence. And influence is a natural byproduct of earned respect. In this episode, podcast host Joe White discusses ways supervisors can earn the respect of direct reports, better enabling them to achieve performance outcomes required for success.View this episode on the AEU website.About JoeAs Director of AEU LEAD, Joe White focuses on helping members transform operational goals into actionable plans through a structured change management process. Prior to joining AEU, Joe was a senior consultant for E.I. DuPont’s consulting division, DuPont Sust...2024-10-1508 minLongshore InsiderLongshore Insider Podcast | Beyond Behavior-Based Safety with Joe WhiteIn this Longshore Insider Podcast, AEU's Mike Jernigan and Matt Hockman speak with AEU LEAD Director Joe White about behavior-based safety. Learn how emotions play a significant role in whether or not your teams work safely. Longshore Insider is a production of The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. (AEU) The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. is the program administrator of the American Longshore Mutual Association Ltd (ALMA), a group self-insurance fund authorized by the U.S. Department of Labor to provide USL&H coverage for the liabilities of its members under the United States Longshore & H...2024-10-0318 minSupervisor Skills: Secrets of SuccessRecognizing and Responding to Bad Habits Impacting Workforce PerformanceBehavior specialists suggest habits are responsible for up to 40% of daily actions. Understanding the role of habits, how they form, and what’s required to overcome them is information any supervisor can benefit from. In this episode, host Joe White provides several suggestions for helping employees move beyond undesired habits that adversely impact workforce performance.View this episode on the AEU website.About JoeAs Director of AEU LEAD, Joe White focuses on helping members transform operational goals into actionable plans through a structured change management process. Prior to joining AEU, Jo...2024-09-1709 minLongshore InsiderLongshore Insider Podcast | Insights on the OSHA SHARP program with Jason ReynoldsIn this Longshore Insider Podcast, AEU's Mike Jernigan and Matt Hockman speak with Donjon Shipbuilding's Health and Safety Manager, Jason Reynolds, about his company's safety approach and involvement with the OSHA SHARP program. Longshore Insider is a production of The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. (AEU) The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. is the program administrator of the American Longshore Mutual Association Ltd (ALMA), a group self-insurance fund authorized by the U.S. Department of Labor to provide USL&H coverage for the liabilities of its members under the United States Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act...2024-09-0520 minSupervisor Skills: Secrets of SuccessProviding for Your Employees' Basic NeedsFew things are more important to employees than having their most basic needs met. Taking the time to understand where needs exist and helping resolve identified deficiencies are essential to a healthy workplace culture. In this episode, host Joe White discusses why this topic is important and offers suggestions for improvement where needs exist.View this episode on the AEU website.About JoeAs Director of AEU LEAD, Joe White focuses on helping members transform operational goals into actionable plans through a structured change management process. Prior to joining AEU, Joe...2024-08-2008 minLongshore InsiderLongshore Insider Podcast | Building a Safety-First Culture with Rudy BecerraIn this Longshore Insider Podcast, AEU's Mike Jernigan and Matt Hockman speak with QSL America's Safety and Compliance Manager, Rudy Becerra, about creating a safety-first culture through leadership and employee engagement. Longshore Insider is a production of The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. (AEU) The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. is the program administrator of the American Longshore Mutual Association Ltd (ALMA), a group self-insurance fund authorized by the U.S. Department of Labor to provide USL&H coverage for the liabilities of its members under the United States Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. As pro...2024-08-0120 minSupervisor Skills: Secrets of SuccessOrganization Skills: 5 Steps Managers Can Take to Improve PerformanceRoles and responsibilities for supervisors have increased with time. Staying on top of priorities and meeting performance targets through employees requires organization and effective time management practices. In this SoS episode, AEU LEAD Director Joe White highlights five steps that can be taken to help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of dealing with daily challenges supervisors now face.View this episode on the AEU website.About JoeAs Director of AEU LEAD, Joe White focuses on helping members transform operational goals into actionable plans through a structured change management process. Prior...2024-07-1608 min
Tuesday BreakfastEnding the Criminalisation of Women and Girls, Beyond the Bars 2024, Why Palestine is AEU Business, Impact of Cost of Living on Disability Advocacy OrganisationsWe play excerpts from the press conference that followed the event, Truth Telling Yarns: Women in Prison that took place on Wednesday 26 June. In this excerpt we'll hear from Senator Lidia Thorpe and Debbie Kilroy, CEO of Sisters Inside and founder of The National Network of Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls. Senator Thorpe and Debbie speak about the importance of ending the criminalisation and over-policing of women and girls and especially Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as well as reimagining safe communities by ending all harms of violence. We play an excerpt from Monday's Beyond the Bars live broa...2024-07-0800 minSupervisor Skills: Secrets of SuccessMicromanagement Traits: How to Identify and Avoid ThemFew things frustrate workers more than dealing with micromanagers. In this episode, AEU LEAD Director Joe White breaks down the traits associated with micromanagement and offers suggestions to help supervisors identify and avoid them in their daily interactions with employees.View this episode on the AEU website.About JoeAs Director of AEU LEAD, Joe White focuses on helping members transform operational goals into actionable plans through a structured change management process. Prior to joining AEU, Joe was a senior consultant for E.I. DuPont’s consulting division, DuPont Sustainable Solutions (DS...2024-06-1808 minSupervisor Skills: Secrets of SuccessHow to Prepare for and Lead a Group PresentationOn occasion, supervisors are called upon to lead group presentations. For many, it requires overcoming the fear of public speaking. It also involves translating thoughts or ideas into a series of seemingly connected discussion points for a desired outcome or purpose. In this podcast episode, AEU LEAD Director Joe White provides suggestions anyone preparing to lead a group presentation can follow.View this episode on the AEU website.About JoeAs Director of AEU LEAD, Joe White focuses on helping members transform operational goals into actionable plans through a structured change ma...2024-05-2108 minSupervisor Skills: Secrets of SuccessDefining, Developing, and Demonstrating Social IntelligenceThe skills that matter most are those that make a difference. Few are more important to supervisors than those needed to build cohesive and productive teams. In this episode, AEU LEAD Director Joe White highlights the importance of social intelligence and offers suggestions for ways frontline leaders can effectively demonstrate it.View this episode on the AEU website.About JoeAs Director of AEU LEAD, Joe White focuses on helping members transform operational goals into actionable plans through a structured change management process. Prior to joining AEU, Joe was a senior co...2024-04-1608 minSupervisor Skills: Secrets of SuccessThe Frontline Supervisors Role in Shaping Workplace CultureWorkplace culture has quickly become a topic of concern for many organizations. For some, it’s about preserving the past, and for others, it's about shaping the future. Regardless of where your organization may fall on this spectrum, the role supervisors play is instrumental and undeniable. In this episode, AEU LEAD Director Joe White outlines specific ways frontline leaders can step up to confront this emerging need.View this episode on the AEU website.About JoeAs Director of AEU LEAD, Joe White focuses on helping members transform operational goals into ac...2024-03-1909 minSupervisor Skills: Secrets of SuccessHow to Provide Employees with Performance FeedbackProviding employees with feedback is essential for continuous growth and development to occur. Properly positioned, feedback follows clearly defined expectations and is a precursor to performance coaching. In this episode, AEU LEAD Director Joe White discusses the importance of feedback and outlines a process anyone can follow to implement it as a valuable performance improvement tool.View this episode on the AEU website.About JoeAs Director of AEU LEAD, Joe White focuses on helping members transform operational goals into actionable plans through a structured change management process. Prior to joining AE...2024-02-2009 minSupervisor Skills: Secrets of SuccessDon’t Trip Over What’s Behind You: 5 Recommendations for Dealing With the PastTransitioning from an hourly or wage roll position to supervisor is challenging. It’s even more difficult for those managing employees they previously worked with on a daily basis. In this podcast episode, host Joe White provides recommendations for dealing with a problematic past. A key to moving forward, involves acknowledging past mistakes with humility and transparency. With this episode, he’ll explain how.View this episode on the AEU website.About JoeAs Director of AEU LEAD, Joe White focuses on helping members transform operational goals into actionable plans through a struct...2024-01-1608 min