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Beyond the Book with JoAnn DickinsonActivity Books To Help Grow Your Author Brand with Harleigh ManskeIn this fun and creative episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, I’m joined by illustrator and award-winning author Harleigh Manske of Doppy’s Official and Doppy’s Children’s Books to talk about how we brought two special books to life:🎒 John’s Camp-tacular Activity Book🚀 Rylee’s Space-tacular Activity BookWe’re pulling back the curtain on:*The creative process behind activity book development*How we turned storybooks into hands-on learning adventures*Why activity books are powerful tools for engaging kids and building your author brand*Tips for collaborating with an illustrator...2025-08-0441 min
Womble PerspectivesREBROADCAST: Womble Bond Dickinson to Combine with Lewis Roca, Forming Powerhouse Law FirmIn an exciting development, Womble Bond Dickinson and Lewis Roca have announced that the two firms are combining, creating a formidable law firm with over 1,300 attorneys across 37 offices in the US and UK. This powerful alliance became effective on January 1, 2025, and will operate under Womble Bond Dickinson, led by Chair and CEO Merrick Benn and Vice Chair Kenneth Van Winkle.Read more on our website.Press Release2025-01-0203 minWomble PerspectivesREBROADCAST: Womble Bond Dickinson to Combine with Lewis Roca, Forming Powerhouse Law FirmIn an exciting development, Womble Bond Dickinson and Lewis Roca have announced that the two firms are combining, creating a formidable law firm with over 1,300 attorneys across 37 offices in the US and UK. This powerful alliance, effective January 1, 2025, will operate under Womble Bond Dickinson, led by Chair and CEO Merrick Benn and Vice Chair Kenneth Van Winkle.Read more on our website.Press Release2024-12-2603 minWomble PerspectivesWomble Bond Dickinson to Combine with Lewis Roca, Forming Powerhouse Law FirmIn an exciting development, Womble Bond Dickinson and Lewis Roca have announced that the two firms are combining, creating a formidable law firm with over 1,300 attorneys across 37 offices in the US and UK. This powerful alliance, effective January 1, 2025, will operate under Womble Bond Dickinson, led by Chair and CEO Merrick Benn and Vice Chair Kenneth Van Winkle. Read more on our website.Press Release2024-09-1103 min
The GoodTony Boston, Dickinson's Inaugural Chief Diversity OfficerWe’ll talk with Tony Boston, Dickinson’s inaugural Chief Diversity Officer. “Diversity, equity and inclusion work is for everyone,” Boston says. “I want to invite as many voices into this conversation as possible because we all have stories to tell and experiences and backgrounds to contribute to this work.” Plus, Associate Professor of Mathematics and Data Analytics Jeff Forrester brings us a new puzzle question, and President John E. Jones III ’77, P’11 discusses the latest leg of the Dickinson Forward tour.2023-03-0717 min
Faith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#53 Make More Money: Declutter Your Finances Now!Send us a textReady to take control of your business and give yourself a well-deserved raise? If so, then it might be time to declutter your business and personal expenses. In this episode, I break down the importance of auditing your expenses by cutting out unnecessary services or fees. Optimize your business’s income by filtering through the finances to find out which charges aren’t necessary.Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your dreams can be fun, rewarding, and toug...2023-02-0108 min
Off the Cuff - With Dickinson PDEP15: Blast from the Past - Sergeant (ret.) Rick BartzBlast from the PastOff the Cuff Podcast | Episode #15 We were grateful to have retired Dickinson Police Sergeant Rick Bartz join us in studio and reflect on department history. SGT Bartz began his career with Dickinson PD in 1980 and served many years with investigations and patrol supervision. His Strength-Based Leadership philosophy paved the way for future leaders of the department. In addition to his sharp-wit and strong sense of humor, SGT Bartz is just an all-around good guy who always kept the shift together during turbulent times.Timecodes0:00 - Intro02:50 - H...2023-01-271h 12Faith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#52 Success isn't Luck - Unlock Your Hidden Success Factors!Send us a textHave you ever experienced success but aren’t sure how you got there? Chances are you got lucky. In this episode, I share why luck alone is never enough. If you cannot clearly define what caused your success then you won’t be able to replicate it. Take the time to assess what works and what doesn’t in order to implement systems for continued growth. Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your dreams can be fun, rewardi...2023-01-2506 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#51 Finding that systemic problem within your operation.Send us a textIf it feels like you are dying a death by a thousand papercuts then it’s time to get out of the paper factory. In this episode, I discuss the importance of evaluating fundamental problems within your organization. It’s crucial for leaders to identify if there are changes that can be made or if there is a larger systemic issue at play. Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your dreams can be fun, rewarding, and tough, so yo...2023-01-1804 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#50 Be the Boss, Not the Therapist. How being a leader shows compassion.Send us a textIn this episode, I share why it’s important as a business leader to be compassionate and accommodating with others but to also keep in mind that your job is to run your company and make sure your employees have a job and paycheck. When you try to solve their personal problems you become their therapist and not their boss. By setting healthy boundaries with employees you will earn respect and create a healthy work environment for everyone.Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel th...2023-01-1106 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#49 How to get to the next level in business once you’ve plateaued.Send us a textAre you ready to take your business to the next level? In this episode, Devon shares the importance of being honest with where you are before chasing top-line growth. Calculate the risks and have a plan to ensure that you are ready to take your company past the plateau.Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your dreams can be fun, rewarding and tough, so you need fuel in your tank each week to help you avoid failures...2023-01-0406 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#48 Avoid Overinflated Employee Titles: The importance of using correct titles in your company.Send us a textIn this episode, Devon shares the importance of using correct titles in your company. Employee titles lead to assumptions about the employee and your business and if used incorrectly can discredit your company, create embarrassing situations, and even set your employees up for failure. Devon breaks down how to avoid doing yourself a disservice by handing out undeserved or inaccurate titles.Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your dreams can be fun, rewarding and tough, so you...2022-12-2806 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#47 Work ethic for long-term success.Send us a textAre you guaranteed a long-term victory? In this episode, Devon discusses the impact of work ethic on long-term success. Formulating a work ethic that consistently does 10% more than what is expected will ultimately lead to success.Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your dreams can be fun, rewarding and tough, so you need fuel in your tank each week to help you avoid failures and take action. Bio: I’m D...2022-12-2104 min
The GoodInside the International Climate SymposiumWe visit Dickinson’s recent International Climate Symposium, where hundreds of students engaged in meaningful sessions with world-class experts on climate science and policy, including authors from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The event is part of Dickinson’s annual Rose-Walters Prize for Environmental Activism, which honored the IPCC this year. Plus, the puzzler returns with a new question, and President John E. Jones III ’77, P’11 discusses the Dickinson Forward tour and his message to Dickinsonians near and far.2022-12-1514 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#46 How to Eliminate Single Points of Failure in Your OrganizationSend us a textIdentifying key points of failure within your company is crucial for success. In this episode, Devon shares the importance of recognizing that single points of failure in your organization can be devastating. Take the initiative and address these points of failure in order to optimize your business for long-term success.Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your dreams can be fun, rewarding and tough, so you need fuel in your tank each week to help you avoid...2022-12-1406 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#45 Solopreneur vs Entrepreneur: What’s the difference?Send us a textWhat is your vision? Is it in an office with a team of employees or working on your own? In this episode, Devon shares the difference between a solopreneur and an entrepreneur. Ask yourself whether or not you like people or if your margin profile can afford the extra expense of employees. As a solopreneur, you don’t have the pressure of the people along with the pressure to perform and make money and run a business. As an entrepreneur, you will need to hire employees, train them and manage them in the lo...2022-12-0709 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#44 Be consistent as a leader. How consistency leads to success.Send us a textIn this episode, Devon shares the importance of consistency within your organization. As a leader, it helps to be consistent with your emotions, expectations, communication, and leadership style. If you are consistent as a leader the people in your organization will feel secure and clearly understand your expectations.Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your dreams can be fun, rewarding, and tough, so you need fuel in your tank each week to help you avoid...2022-11-3008 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#43 It’s NOT micromanagement it’s JUST management! Micromanagement vs ManagementSend us a textAs a leader it is our job to hold people accountable for their job. In this episode Devon shares how there is no micromanagement, there's only management. It's important to have a structure of accountability in place so that your employees know what is expected of them. Management empowers the team by giving them a sense of security in their job. Great leaders and great operators manage and hold their employees accountable for the job they are supposed to do. Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to f...2022-11-2310 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#42 Being transparent. How transparency helps you level up.Send us a textIn this episode Devon shares how being transparent with others in your organization can help you level up. It’s good to let people know what you’re thinking so that everyone has a chance to address the issues at hand and be transparent with you in return. Laying all your cards on the table face up will allow everyone to work together without wondering what each other is thinking. When everyone is transparent, you can get things done quicker, build trust, and everyone level’s up.Devon Dickin...2022-11-1606 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#41 Live a life of service - make serving others a priority.Send us a textServing others should be a priority in your life. In this episode Devon shares how it’s not the company’s responsibility to meet your philanthropic responsibility. You need to go outside your company and make a plan on how to live a life that serves others. It’s the company’s responsibility to be profitable so that you have a job to come back to every day, it is your job to serve your community and have a heart of philanthropy.Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives...2022-11-0806 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#40 Being a great entrepreneur means being a great operator.Send us a textBeing a great entrepreneur has nothing to do with having a great idea or an amazing product. In this episode Devon Dickinson shares how execution, evolution and operation is what it takes to be a great entrepreneur. Many great ideas have failed miserably because the people are terrible at running or operating the business. Entrepreneurialism is leadership, you must have a business plan and good operators that can evolve in order for the business to operate successfully. If you want to be a great entrepreneur, you have to be a great operator.2022-11-0206 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#39 What to do on a sinking ship. Making the right decision after trying to evolve.Send us a textIn this episode Devon Dickinson shares what to do when a successful business starts to erode. If the industry is dissolving, ask yourself “is there anything I can do to help change the course?” As an employee, it’s time to get off the sinking ship. As an entrepreneur, it’s time to have the hard conversation about what you can do to evolve. If you can’t, your next option would be to try to sell even if it means not getting a good price for it. If you have to ride the sinkin...2022-10-2408 min
Off the Cuff - With Dickinson PDEP14: Protector of the Children - Detective Sergeant Travis LeintzProtector of the ChildrenOff the Cuff Podcast | Episode #14 With a career spanning nearly two decades at the Dickinson Police Department, Detective Sergeant Travis Leintz has risen to near-Super Hero status with his passion and talent in many aspects of investigations, including those crimes affecting children. As one of the area's most-experienced Internet Crimes Against Children investigators with FBI deputization status, SGT Leintz has been a force for good; saving children from internet predators and arresting those who committed some of the most egregious sex crimes imaginable. Timecodes00:00 - Intro02:15 - Mo...2022-10-211h 09Faith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#38 Are you fighting for the right reasons? Why it’s important to choose your battles as a leader.Send us a textAs a leader you have to decide what battles are worth fighting and what battles are not. In this episode Devon Dickinson shares why it’s important to fight for the right reasons. As a leader, you are the decision maker on the dramatic issues. You have to think of the ultimate outcome and decide is it worth it to fight? Some issues you have to stop and think “are you fighting for pride” or is it an issue that needs to be dealt with now or there will be repercussions later. The battle...2022-10-1908 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#37 Feeling under qualified . How to elevate yourself to the next level.Send us a textAs a leader or an entrepreneur you constantly have to elevate yourself to the next level even if you don’t feel qualified enough for it. In this episode Devon Dickinson shares why we need to have the courage to push ourselves to the next level even though we don’t feel qualified or comfortable in that situation. In the beginning, you have to fake it until you make it until you get comfortable, then you have to elevate to the next level. You have to be comfortable with being uncomfortable or else you...2022-10-1208 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#36 Calendar obsessively. How high functioning people utilize their calendars.Send us a textIf you are utilizing your calendar you are probably underutilizing yourself? In this episode Devon Dickinson shares how making lists and utilizing your calendar can optimize your time in business and in life. If you don’t have a calendar, you have wasted time. You need to optimize the time that you’re given by making a plan. Create your “to do” list and add that to your calendar so you have a plan don’t miss the opportunity to fit in the things you want to do in your personal life. If you don’t...2022-10-0506 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#35 Be a courageous quitter. How to know when to move on.Send us a textEven though the “never be a quitter” is a good lesson, sometimes the best decision is to quit. In this episode Devon Dickinson shares why it takes courage to quit. Some of the best decisions made involve quitting. When you have been doing things way too long and think you can’t quit because it makes you a failure and that’s just not true. It takes less courage to keep doing what you’ve been doing even if it becomes unproductive or unhealthy. Ask yourself, what are the things you have been doing for...2022-09-3005 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#34 Stay young and dumb as an entrepreneur.Send us a textIn this episode Devon shares why it’s important to stay young and dumb. As entrepreneurs it’s good to keep that young and aggressive heart and have the courage to take the risks so you don’t miss opportunities. Our experiences in life help us learn how to make the right decisions when it comes to life and our business.Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your dreams can be fun, rewarding and tough, so you...2022-09-2204 min
Off the Cuff - With Dickinson PDEP13: Angels of the Airwaves - Communications Specialist II Tenille WeyerAngels of the AirwavesOff the Cuff Podcast | Episode #13 It can be a symphony of chaos punctuated by moments of life or death decision-making. At all hours of the day or night, they don the headset and are available to give instructions, send help, or simply be an ear to talk to. It's a challenge well-accepted by the talented Angels of the Airwaves at the Dickinson Police Department. Our very own Communications Specialist II Tenille Weyer describes the life of a dispatcher and how the intensity of the job and the knowledge of helping people e...2022-09-221h 07Faith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#33 Are you a Ted Lasso Entrepreneur? Understanding people and building an organization where you don’t have to know everything to succeed.Send us a textIn this episode Devon shares how you can be a successful entrepreneur by understanding people and building an organization through motivation. You don’t have to know everything about your offering as long as you know how to work with your people. As an entrepreneur you must evaluate your organization and have the courage to make the changes needed.Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your dreams can be fun, rewarding and tough, so yo...2022-09-1405 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#31 Feel good about making money. Why money isn’t a bad motivator.Send us a textIn this episode Devon shares why you should feel good about making money and why it’s important. Many people feel bad about making money, but making money isn’t a bad motivator. If you’re in business, your goal should be to make money. Having a significant bottom line that can grow will create opportunities to be a successful entrepreneur. Don’t apologize for having a successful company that makes money, that’s why we start companies.Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the en...2022-09-0907 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#32 How and when do I take a paycheck? Learn what to do with leftover profits.Send us a textThe biggest question a lot of entrepreneurs wonder about is, when to take a paycheck. In this episode Devon shares how and when to pay yourself as a business owner. Staying consistent on paying all of your bills and having a couple months worth of savings in the bank are some of the most important things to do before taking a paycheck. It’s a good idea to set yourself up on the payroll before thinking about taking dividends.Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives st...2022-09-0907 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#30 Part 3: Learn from your mistakes in business.Send us a textMistakes happen, but it's what you do with that knowledge that matters. In this episode Devon Dickinson shares how being true to yourself and learning from your mistakes can make you more profitable again. As an entrepreneur you must evaluate your company and ask yourself what would you do differently. With business and profit margins evolving you must learn to make the changes within your company to keep growing.Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your...2022-08-2608 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#29 Part 2: Don’t run from the entrepreneur inside you.Send us a textIn this episode Devon Dickinson shares how to pursue your entrepreneurial dream by finding mentors who are ahead of you in life and business that can help you through your first few years. Be courageous, know who you really are, set a plan and take the time to prepare.Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your dreams can be fun, rewarding and tough, so you need fuel in your tank each week to help you a...2022-08-2609 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#28 Part 1: Fake it until you make it.Send us a textNo one gets into business knowing everything. In this episode Devon Dickinson shares how one small victory can lead to success, but you can't let being scared prevent you from getting started. Sometimes it means having one victory and two losses, but learn from your mistakes so that you have more victories than losses. Pretty soon you won't be ‘faking it’ any longer because you've made it.Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your dreams can be fun...2022-08-0906 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#27 Correcting Employee Performance: How correcting is different from disciplining.Send us a textCorrecting employees is different than disciplining. In this episode Devon Dickinson shares how to create an environment where correction is a natural part of the process for success. It will help you save your employees and keep them happy and flourishing. The process should include notifying them that you want to meet, acknowledging the good things they are doing, clearly writing out the gaps the employee has from a business perspective, inviting them to bring their own notes and writing out a plan on how to move forward.Devon Dickinson...2022-08-0217 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#26 Be your own consultant. How to make decisions with emotion and logic.Send us a textEntrepreneurs have to have a consultant inside of them. In this episode Devon Dickinson shares how to separate emotion from logic when looking at your business through the eyes of a consultant. We become emotionally tied to our original dream or plan and when things change you must remove the emotion in order to make the right decisions for your business.Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your dreams can be fun, rewarding and tough, so you...2022-07-2706 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#25 How to double your victoriesSend us a textWhen you build meaningful relationships and celebrate other's victories you get to double your victories and half your pain. In this episode Devon Dickinson shares how to enjoy life more by celebrating others victories and share each others pain/loss. Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your dreams can be fun, rewarding and tough, so you need fuel in your tank each week to help you avoid failures and take action. Bio: ...2022-07-2207 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#24 What are the four Ps in a career and how to navigate through them.Send us a textIn this episode Devon Dickinson shares the importance of navigating the four Ps: passion, purpose, profit and pleasure. You will be conflicted if you are trying to find that perfect crossroads. Your career gives you the income to do the other three Ps. Very rarely will someone find a career that they are passionate about and can give them all four Ps. You have to be honest about the four Ps, then learn to address and create a balance as you move through life.Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who...2022-07-1310 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#23: Are your employees better than you? They should be… here’s why.Send us a textIn this episode Devon Dickinson shares how to measure what good looks like in your organization. In the beginning hire someone that can do the job better than you. As your organization grows, know what expectations you should have by looking outside to your peer group. If you're better than your employee at doing their job, you need to hire better.Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your dreams can be fun, rewarding and tough, so...2022-07-0609 min
Off the Cuff - With Dickinson PDEP12: Chief Chat - Police Chief (ret.) Duane "Bucky" WolfA history-rich episode is made possible with retired Dickinson Police Chief Duane "Bucky" Wolf. Chief Wolf was a career officer within the department, rising through the ranks before ultimately becoming chief between 1992-1998. With an emphasis on training and professionalism, Chief Wolf was a pivotal player in advancing the department from the early "Marshal mentality" into the professional organization it is today. Drawing upon his experiences in the Marine Corps, Chief Wolf emphasized the importance of comradery and family. His service continued after his retirement with many years on the Stark County Board of Commissioners. He h...2022-07-011h 13Faith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#22: Firing someone you like before Christmas. How to help them find the job they are made for.Send us a textDo you have an employee that has been miscast for a position in your company?In this episode Devon Dickinson shares how to separate the "how much you like the person" from their ability to do the job. Evaluate the employee alongside their job spec and help them find a position or company where they can excel.Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your dreams can be fun, rewarding and tough, so you need...2022-06-2812 min
The Convenience Economy PodcastHow Leading a Sales Team Effectively Can Change the Trajectory of Your BusinessGreg Dickinson 0:09 All right. Welcome, everybody to The Convenience Factor Podcast. I'm excited today, Jeff Wilson's going to talk to us a lot about sales acceleration. Well, before we get started, what's cool is that I could probably throw a stone in hit Jeff, which is rare for me when doing podcasts. Usually, the last two or three I did, and it was in, I think, Germany in London. So a little bit further distance. But Jeff is here in what we call the upcountry of upstate of South Carolina. So let me let me turn it ove...2022-06-2726 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#21: How to talk to your kids about money. Teach them the value of a dollar.Send us a textDo you think your kids are ungrateful when it comes to money or is it that they really don't understand the value of a dollar?In this episode Devon Dickinson shares how to have real conversations about money with your kids. Also, how to give them a good mind set by sharing your story and the value of a dollar in real life terms. This will make the harder conversations, as they get older, more understandable.Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to f...2022-06-2214 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#20: No Bad Days Allowed. Recognize early when to hit pause.Send us a textWe all have bad days due to things outside of our career that makes it hard to focus on the task at hand. In this episode Devon Dickinson shares how important it is to realize where your head space is early. Also, how to have the courage to call it out and make the decision to be quiet or just hit pause.Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your dreams can be fun, rewarding and to...2022-06-1509 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#19: Don't neglect profitable offerings? How to analyze profitability in your company.Send us a textIt's hard not to focus on the first product or service you started with, but you must analyze the profitability in your company as business evolves. In this episode Devon Dickinson shares why it's important to analyze the profitability in your company as business around you evolves. Look at your different offerings and at all the time and resources you have to spend towards one versus the other. It may not be as exciting, but it's super profitable and investing more in the product or service that is more profitable will b...2022-06-0807 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#18: Avoid burnout by recognizing the season you are in.Send us a textIf you feel like you are at a crossroads professionally this is for you! In this episode Devon Dickinson shares how to recognize what season of life you're in and going into. He explains how to slow down and look at your options to avoid burnout. Ask yourself if you need to reset your expectations or your seasons. Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your dreams can be fun, rewarding and tough, so you need...2022-06-0710 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#17: Crush Your Competition by competing against yourself!Send us a textDo you have a competitive side? You should, but who are you competing with? In this episode Devon Dickinson shares what healthy competition looks like by chasing your own personal record everyday. It's unhealthy to compare yourself to others, you never know what their situation is. Crush your competition by striving to be better than you were yesterday. Compete with yourself.Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your dreams can be fun, rewarding and t...2022-05-2505 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#16: Living A Safe Life vs Your DreamsSend us a textWe all have big dreams, but sometimes let our failures keep us from continuing to dream big. In this episode, Devon Dickinson shares how most entrepreneurs have lost more than they have won and how you can overcome the hurt and disappointment to continue to dream and pull others to dream with you. If you continue to dream you can live a rich and full life.Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your dreams can be...2022-05-2410 min
The GoodDickinson College Farm WorksWe visit Dickinson College Farm Works, a new store that brings education, entrepreneurship and farm-to-table food from Dickinson’s organic College Farm directly to downtown Carlisle, Pa. Plus, we’ll reveal the mystery place from our last episode, and puzzlemaster and Associate Professor of Mathematics Jeff Forrester has a new theatrical clue. Know the answer? Email thegood@dickinson.edu for a chance to win Dickinson swag! Also, President John E. Jones III ’77, P’11 tells us how the college’s recent successes keep stacking up, and how he plans to keep the momentum going.2022-04-2915 min
Off the Cuff - With Dickinson PDEP11: K-9 Convo - Corporal Jayden PetersK-9 ConvoOff the Cuff Podcast | Episode #11 Dickinson native and K-9 handler Corporal Jayden Peters takes the leash and guides us through the life of a law enforcement canine officer. With a career spanning over 11 years, Corporal Peters has been a familiar and dedicated public servant for the community and brings a wealth of knowledge, humor, and mentorship for fellow officers.Timecodes00:00 - Intro01:20 - Snowmageddon 2022 Recap12:00 - Corporal Jayden Peters16:36 - Being a Hometown Cop18:50 - K-9 Unit23:37 - Drug Detection 10128:43 - Big Busts2022-04-291h 05Faith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#14: There is no bad news, there’s only news: How to be open to “bad news” to create growth.Send us a textDo you find you and your company avoiding the "bad news"? In this episode Devon Dickinson shares make everyone feel comfortable sharing the "bad news" of your company and how to receive the news, analyze it and change, so that you don't miss the opportunities for growthDevon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your dreams can be fun, rewarding and tough, so you need fuel in your tank each week to help you avoid failures and t...2022-04-2709 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#15: Focus on your dream, not others: How to use entrepreneurial envy as fuel.Send us a textDo you find yourself comparing your company to others and experiencing entrepreneurial envy? In this episode Devon Dickinson shares how all companies have their own problems that you don't see and instead of dreaming about someone else's business and envying what they do, use your envy to focus on your dream.Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your dreams can be fun, rewarding and tough, so you need fuel in your tank each week to help y...2022-04-2707 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#13: When change is good: Don’t be selfish when it comes to change, communicate the “hows” and “whys” of change.Send us a textWe all know in order to grow you have to change, but we have to understand how change affects everyone else. In this episode Devon Dickinson shares why it's important to take the time to explain to your people how the changes in your company will impact them. You can still aggressively drive change, while making your people feel valued and explaining the "how's" and "why's". Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your dreams can...2022-04-1310 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#12: How to be the leader you want to be. Don’t let what people say affect who you are.Send us a textAsk yourself: Are you the entrepreneur you want to be? In this episode Devon Dickinson shares there are two sides to every situation and how you can be vulnerable and open yet mentally tough. Don't let what people say affect who you become. Prepare yourself ahead of time and be able to deal with the situation. Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your dreams can be fun, rewarding and tough, so you need fuel in you...2022-04-0610 min
The GoodMeet Dickinson College’s Rev. Yvette DavisWe chat with the Rev. Yvette Davis, the director of Dickinson College’s Popel Shaw Center for Race & Ethnicity. We’ll hear about her leadership background in diversity, equity and inclusion work and her vision for sharing that expertise at Dickinson. Plus, Puzzlemaster and Associate Professor of Mathematics Jeff Forrester reveals the answer to last episode’s question and has a new poetic puzzle looking for a place. Know the answer? Email thegood@dickinson.edu for a chance to win Dickinson swag! Also, President John E. Jones III ’77, P’11 discusses his vision for the college, including...2022-03-3114 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#11: There is no coasting in entrepreneurship. How to keep your company growing.Send us a textEver think, "If I could just get to that place where I could take my foot off the accelerator and coast"? In this episode Devon Dickinson shares why that is not an option and how to establish a culture of growth for your company. With business always changing around you must continue to grow, because if you aren't growing, you're dying in business. Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your dreams can be fun, rewarding and t...2022-03-2906 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#10: How to rise above emotion as a leader: How to make rational decisions.Send us a textIn this episode Devon Dickinson shares how to rise above the emotion as a leader and get down to the understanding of the problem to make good decisions. Think to yourself will good come from this? Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your dreams can be fun, rewarding and tough, so you need fuel in your tank each week to help you avoid failures and take action. Bio: I’m Devon Dickinson. I've be...2022-03-2108 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#9: Don’t be a “BUT”! How to evaluate yourself as a leader.Send us a textIn this episode Devon Dickinson shares how important it is to find what your "BUTs" are and how important it is to turn them into "ANDs". As much greatness as you may have about you, it’s irrelevant if you have too many "BUTs". No one wants to be a "BUT".Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your dreams can be fun, rewarding and tough, so you need fuel in your tank each week to help you avoid fail...2022-03-1708 min
Off the Cuff - With Dickinson PDEP9: Guns 'n Hoses - Dickinson Fire Chief Jeremy PresnellGuns 'n HosesOff the Cuff Podcast | Episode #9 We delve into the other side of the public safety umbrella with Dickinson Fire Chief Jeremy Presnell and catch a glimpse of the inner-workings of our fire department. In addition to laying out his vision for the future, Chief Presnell also gives us an update on efforts to establish a regional Public Safety Training Center right here in Dickinson. And of course, a conversation like this isn't complete without some cop vs. firefighter jokes!Timecodes00:00 - Intro02:38 - Fire Chief Jeremy Presnell Intro2022-03-0947 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#8: How to address red flags in business: Was it an honest mistake or did they know?Send us a textIn this episode Devon Dickinson shares how to recognize the red flags and address them by helping the person be transparent with you. Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your dreams can be fun, rewarding and tough, so you need fuel in your tank each week to help you avoid failures and take action. Bio: I’m Devon Dickinson. I've been married for 25 years and have a family of 6. I've founded, bought, sold, an...2022-03-0713 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#7: Measure month over month growth: Misconceptions on time and how to estimate your business growth properly.Send us a textIn this episode Devon Dickinson shares the misconceptions on time and puts in perspective how to meet your high goals without over estimating what you can do in a month and under estimate what you can do in a year. Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your dreams can be fun, rewarding and tough, so you need fuel in your tank each week to help you avoid failures and take action. Bio: I’m...2022-03-0509 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#6: Know what type of client to fire: Are they costing you more than you’re getting?Send us a textIn this episode Devon Dickinson shares when it is time to fire a client. Devon shares what to look for in your client relationship and how to know if you can renegotiate terms to make it a win-win relationship or if it is time to fire the client and how. Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your dreams can be fun, rewarding and tough, so you need fuel in your tank each week to help you avoid failures a...2022-02-2511 min
The GoodGirls Who Code at Dickinson CollegeIn this episode, we meet Dickinson students Katya Egorova ’22 and Pamela Ortiz ’22, computer science majors who brought Girls Who Code to campus. We’ll hear how the group that aims to close the gender gap in tech is thriving by offering technical know-how, support and a unique space for women in STEM. Plus, Puzzlemaster and Associate Professor of Mathematics Jeff Forrester reveals the answer to last episode’s question and has a new puzzle that will have you hunting for a trailblazer. Know the answer? Email thegood@dickinson.edu for a chance to win Dickinson swag! Also...2022-02-2413 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#5: Why you need a friend that makes you feel dumb: Here’s how it will help you grow.Send us a textIn this episode Devon Dickinson shares why you need a friend that makes you feel dumb and he breaks down how it will help you grow. You know you will have the right friend when your friend doesn't make you feel dumb, but rather you are humbled by learning from them.Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your dreams can be fun, rewarding and tough, so you need fuel in your tank each week to help you avoid...2022-02-1807 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#4: Don’t Be Intimidated: How to use contracts as tools by creating win-win agreements.Send us a textIn this episode Devon Dickinson shares how to create win-win agreements to succeed in your professional relationships. He encourages you not to be intimidated in the process and gives you the tools to succeed as an entrepreneur. Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your dreams can be fun, rewarding and tough, so you need fuel in your tank each week to help you avoid failures and take action. Bio: I’m Devon Dickinson. I'v...2022-02-1111 min
Off the Cuff - With Dickinson PDEP8: Everything Patrol - Lieutenant Matthew HansonEverything Patrol Off the Cuff Podcast | Episode #8 Newly-promoted Dickinson Police Lieutenant Matthew Hanson is in studio to give us a glimpse at the inner workings of patrol. What does it take to be an officer? What challenges are today's Dickinson cops facing? What is the department doing to recruit, train, and field some of the best officers in the region? And what motivates LT Hanson to be a Minnesota Vikings Fan!? All that and more!Timecodes0:00 - Intro02:10 - Supply Chain Shortage04:14 - Dickinson PD going Virtual Reality?07:00...2022-02-111h 07Faith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#3: Vision Casting: Where Are You Headed Next & When To Vision CastSend us a textIn this episode Devon Dickinson breaks down Vision Casting: Where Are You Headed Next and When To Vision Cast. He shares when, how often, and exactly what you should consider to succeed and align your vision and goals with where you want to go in business and life. Grab your whiteboard and get ready to start vision casting!Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your dreams can be fun, rewarding and tough, so you need fuel in your...2022-02-0415 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#2: Feedback Should Fuel You: Take Exit Interviews SeriouslySend us a textIn this episode Devon Dickinson breaks down why you should use feedback about yourself to fuel growth to avoid becoming obsolete. He tells a real life story when he took an exit interview seriously and how he used it to fuel his personal and professional growth. Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your dreams can be fun, rewarding and tough, so you need fuel in your tank each week to help you avoid failures and take action. ...2022-01-2707 minFaith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson#1: This Podcast is for YOU! - IntroSend us a textIn this episode Devon Dickinson breaks down exactly who this podcast is for and why he started it. Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your dreams can be fun, rewarding and tough, so you need fuel in your tank each week to help you avoid failures and take action. Bio: I’m Devon Dickinson. I've been married for 25 years and have a family of 6. I've founded, bought, sold, and sometimes failed with 10 different companies. I'm pr...2022-01-1807 min
Off the Cuff - With Dickinson PDEP7: Breaking the Glass Ceiling - Women in Law Enforcement with Sergeant (ret.) Jackie MartinBreaking the Glass Ceiling - Women in Law Enforcement Off the Cuff Podcast | Episode #7 Dickinson Police Sergeant Jackie Martin (ret.) joins us to share her experiences in challenging the status quo of a male-dominated career field in North Dakota. Being the first sworn female law enforcement officer in Dickinson, and one of the first in the State of North Dakota, Jackie brings a unique perspective that is forged in determination, dedication, and empathy.Timecodes0:00 - Intro04:23 - Competition Shooting05:31 - Initial hire : Dispatch and Parking Enforcement08:00 - Family Life an...2021-12-1153 min
The GoodVarshini Prakash of Sunrise Movement Talks Fighting Climate Change at Dickinson CollegeIn this episode, we tag along with Sunrise Movement co-founder Varshini Prakash during her three-day residency as part of The Sam Rose ’58 and Julie Walters Prize for Environmental Activism. We’ll hear how her grassroots organizing skills are inspiring others to combat climate change across the country. Plus, Puzzlemaster and Associate Professor of Mathematics Jeff Forrester reveals the answer to last episode’s question and has a new puzzle about a game of chance. Know the answer? Email thegood@dickinson.edu for a chance to win Dickinson swag! Also, interim President John E. Jones III ’77, P’11 dis...2021-12-0114 min
The GoodInside Data AnalyticsWe dive into Data Analytics, Dickinson’s newest academic program. We’ll explore how the major brings Dickinson’s unique liberal-arts approach to this blend of math, computer science, economics and philosophy. Hear from students, professors and an alumnus who is helping highlight the new program. Plus, Puzzlemaster and Associate Professor of Mathematics Jeff Forrester reveals the answer to last episode’s poetic question and has a new puzzle guaranteed to fight bad breath. Know the answer? Email thegood@dickinson.edu for a chance to win Dickinson swag! Also, interim President John E. Jones III ’77, P’11 discu...2021-10-2816 min
The GoodKnowledge for FreedomWe go inside the Knowledge for Freedom program through Dickinson’s House Divided Project. The unique summer residential program, funded by a grant from the Teagle Foundation, is giving traditionally underserved high school students a head start on college while exploring the history of freedom and democracy through the fight against slavery. Plus, Puzzlemaster and Associate Professor of Mathematics Jeff Forrester reveals the answer to last episode’s question and has a poetic inquiry for you. Know the answer? Email thegood@dickinson.edu for a chance to win Dickinson swag! Also, interim President John E. Jone...2021-09-2816 min
Off the Cuff - With Dickinson PDEP6: Cold Case Murder Mystery at Swanson Motel with Chief (ret.) Chuck RummelMurder Mystery! Dickinson Police Chief Chuck Rummel (ret.) joins us to talk about his career and walks us through one of the biggest murder cases occurring in Dickinson back in 1981. The Swanson Motel murders went unsolved for nearly a decade until then-Detective Rummel cracked the case using an FBI profile and some good 'ole fashioned police interviewing. You don't want to miss this episode!Timecodes0:00 - Intro01:52 - August crime stats07:42 - Chief Chuck Rummel intro12:21 - Career start21:10 - Close call & PR-24 instructor31:45 - Career progression34:35 - S...2021-09-241h 35Off the Cuff - With Dickinson PDEP5: Sergeant Brandon Stockie - School Resource Program, D.A.R.E, Vaping, Social Media, and moreParents : This episode is for you! Sergeant Brandon Stockie introduces himself and gives parents insight on Dickinson PD's School Resource program. We cover a wide array of topics to include D.A.R.E programming, vaping, and other challenges meeting our community's youth. Youth Text-a-Tip line : 701-260-7804Timecodes0:00 - Intro05:54 - SGT Brandon Stockie intro12:46 - Military career22:55 - DPD's SRO program history26:35 - D.A.R.E. program30:15 - Future Career & Technical Education (CTE) program33:15 - Juvenile justice system changes37:54 - Statistic and trends42:33...2021-09-1055 minOff the Cuff - With Dickinson PDEP4: Congressman Kelly Armstrong - Police Reform, Geofencing, Qualified Immunity, and MoreUS Congressman and Dickinson native Kelly Armstrong stops by to discuss a wide array of topics to include police reform, qualified immunity, de-escalation, mental health, and how his office is working hard to give southwest North Dakota the tools we need to succeed and maintain our quality of life. Timecodes0:00 - Intro5:54 - Remembering 9/1112:45 - National police reform initiatives16:15 - Qualified immunity21:52 - De-escalation training27:08 - Use of force and oversight boards28:36 - Criminal justice legislation/Equal Act30:28 - Geofencing warrants36:21 - De-criminalization39:17 - Substance abuse a...2021-08-271h 07
The GoodCareer Development at DickinsonHear about Dickinson’s unique approach to career development that starts before students even set foot on campus. We’ll explore the strength of Dickinson’s alumni network and hear career launch stories from a current student and a recent graduate. Plus, Puzzlemaster and Associate Professor of Mathematics Jeff Forrester reveals the answer to last episode’s question and gears up for a bicycle race in his latest puzzle, and President Margee Ensign shares information on the college’s Commencement plans.2021-04-2718 min
The GoodDickinson, Carlsile CAN Lead Public Health initiativeHear how Dickinson and the Carlisle Community Action Network founded by President Margee Ensign are leading a new public health initiative to fight the spread of COVID-19. Plus, President Ensign updates us on Dickinson’s 2021 plans.2020-11-2412 min
The GoodDickinson Antiracism ProjectWe explore the Dickinson Antiracism Project and its goals. Plus, our puzzler is back! Associate Professor of Mathematics Jeff Forrester has a new challenge to start the school year. And, we’ll hear from President Margee Ensign about Dickinson’s new test-blind admissions policy. and preliminary plans for next semester.2020-09-2818 min
The GoodAdmissions Decision Release DayWe begin this episode with a special message from President Margee Ensign and Provost and Dean of the College Neil Weissman regarding Dickinson’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ll also pull back the curtain on “Decision Release Day,” the moment prospective students learn they’ve been accepted to Dickinson. And Associate Professor of Mathematics Jeff Forrester reveals the highly logical answer to last episode's puzzler while keeping you on your toes with a new question. Email your answer to thegood@dickinson.edu by April 13, 2020, for a chance to win Dickinson swag.2020-03-2011 min
The GoodCompetition in the Performing ArtsIn this episode, we explore competition in the performing arts by visiting with the Dickinson theatre & dance and music programs. Plus, Associate Professor of Mathematics Jeff Forrester reveals Caesar’s connection to last episode’s puzzler and tests your logic circuits with his latest question. Email your answer to thegood@dickinson.edu by March 9, 2020, for a chance to win Dickinson swag. Plus, President Margee Ensign joins us to chat about Dickinson’s recognition for community engagement work.2020-02-2012 min
The GoodInside Dickinson ROTCWe join Dickinson College ROTC Cadets in the Blue Mountain Battalion on a training exercise, and we learn how ROTC deepens the liberal-arts experience. Associate Professor of Mathematics Jeff Forrester reveals the answer to last episode’s puzzler, and his new question asks you to “rise to the challenge.” Email your answer to thegood@dickinson.edu by Dec. 31, 2019, for a chance to win Dickinson Swag. Plus, President Margee Ensign tells us about Dickinson’s leadership in fostering civilian-military cooperation.2019-11-0813 min
The GoodBE.Hive On Campus SummitWe hear how behavior change can impact climate change during a visit to the BE.Hive On Campus summit at Dickinson. Associate Professor of Mathematics Jeff Forrester reveals the answer to last episode’s puzzler, and his new question takes us into the world of ideas. Email your answer to thegood@dickinson.edu by Nov. 4, 2019, for a chance to win Dickinson Swag. Plus, President Margee Ensign tells us how three recent happenings underscore Dickinson’s leadership in global education.2019-10-1714 min
The GoodRabbi Marley WeinerMeet Rabbi Marley Weiner, the first full-time director of Dickinson’s Milton B. Asbell Center for Jewish Life. Associate Professor of Mathematics Jeff Forrester unveils the “giants” we were looking for in last episode’s puzzler, and he has a new question involving cash and a comic book. Email your answer to thegood@dickinson.edu by Oct. 7, 2019, for a chance to win Dickinson Swag. Plus, we check in on the Revolutionary Challenge as we ask a Dickinson alumnus innovator how ideas grow.2019-09-1812 min
The GoodPre-Orientation AdventuresDickinson's Pre-Orientation Adventures are two-and-a-half-day, theme-intensive experiences for groups of 8 to 15 incoming students. We talk with a student adventure leader and with the program's organizer to find out what the class of 2023 is doing in its first days on campus. Plus, we meet the Dickinsonian who composed our podcast's new theme song. Also in this episode: Associate Professor of Mathematics Jeff Forrester reveals the "secret identity" of last episode's puzzler, and he has a new trivia question. Know the answer? Email thegood@dickinson.edu for a chance to win Dickinson swag. Plus, President Margee Ensign reflects on a busy s...2019-08-2713 min
The GoodScreenwriter Ed RicourtEd Ricourt recently visited campus for the annual Poitras-Gleim Lecture. We caught up with the award-winning screenwriter during his time in Carlisle to discuss how an independent study course with Professor of Theatre Todd Wronski led to his career. Plus, Associate Professor of Mathematics Jeff Forrester reveals last month's trivia answer, and he has you looking for a "mystery man" in the latest quiz question. Email your answer to thegood@dickinson.edu for a chance to win Dickinson swag. President Margee Ensign reflects on Dickinson's recent Fulbright success. And members of the Class of 2019 tell us what they'll be doing in Life...2019-05-1513 min
The GoodSeeking Snakes in the SnowWe travel to the snowy mountains of Colorado where a team of Dickinson researchers is learning more about rattlesnake dens using ground-penetrating radar. Plus, Prof. Jeff Forrester reveals last month's trivia answer, and he has a new question about who gets the "last word" at commencement. Email your answer to thegood@dickinson.edu for a chance to win Dickinson swag. And, President Margee Ensign has a challenge for all Dickinsonians.2019-04-2411 min
The GoodTelling Forgotten Stories of SlaveryIn this episode, we meet students researching the college's connections to American slavery and hear some of the stories they've uncovered through the Dickinson & Slavery exhibit at the House Divided Project. Plus, Prof. Jeff Forrester reveals last month's trivia answer and has a "cool" new question. Email your answer to thegood@dickinson.edu for a chance to win Dickinson swag. And, President Margee Ensign discusses Dickinson's latest international accolade.2019-03-2811 min
The GoodFinance Titan and Media Mogul Amy NauiokasWe talk with media mogul and finance titan Amy Nauiokas '94 about how her time at Dickinson prepared her for success on Wall Street and in Hollywood. Plus, we find out who Associate Professor of Mathematics Jeff Forrester was looking for in last month’s trivia segment – he’ll serve up a new question, too. Email your answer to thegood@dickinson.edu for a chance to win Dickinson swag. Plus, President Margee Ensign reflects on Dickinson’s Fulbright Scholarship success.2019-02-2812 min
The GoodSquash SuccessWe visit a practice session with the Dickinson College men's and women's squash teams as the program marks its fifth season and welcomes a new coach. Also, math professor Jeff Forrester is looking for a certain group in this month's puzzle. Email your guess to thegood@dickinson.edu for a chance to win Dickinson swag. Plus, President Margee Ensign explains why she loves sports and tells us what she's looking forward to in 2019.2019-01-2311 min
The GoodThe Trial of the CenturyWe talk with Dickinson College student Sophie Kivlehan about her involvement in a landmark federal lawsuit over climate change. Also, Associate Professor of Mathematics Jeff Forrester serves up a breakfast beverage brain buster. (Know the answer? Email thegood@dickinson.edu for a chance to win Dickinson swag.) And, President Margee Ensign reflects on the importance of civic engagement on campus and beyond.2018-11-1511 min
The GoodInside the Admissions ProcessWe ride along with a Dickinson College admissions staff member on a visit to prospective students. Plus, the dean of admissions offers tips for "finding your fit" at college. Prof. Jeff Forrester has a new brain teaser - it's a real "toss-up." Know the answer? Email thegood@dickinson.edu for a chance to win Dickinson swag. And, President Margee Ensign has a challenge for alumni.2018-10-2413 min
The GoodExploring Iceland's Lakes: Polar Climate ResearchWe travel to Iceland with Dickinson College researchers who've earned the title "National Geographic Explorers" while working on a climate change investigation. Plus, we reveal the answer to last season's trivia question that sent you looking for a star athlete with a Carlisle connection. Prof. Jeff Forrester has a new brain teaser for bookworms. Know the answer? Email thegood@dickinson.edu for a chance to win Dickinson swag. And President Margee Ensign discusses student-faculty research and the college's recent sustainability accolades.2018-09-2014 min
The GoodTV Comedy Writer Lauren Ashley SmithJoin us for a conversation with TV comedy writer and Dickinson alumna Lauren Ashley Smith ’06. Smith was head writer for “The Rundown with Robin Thede” on BET. She has also written for shows on VH1 and Bravo. Plus, we unveil last season’s trivia answer and get a new brain teaser from Prof. Jeff Forrester. Know the answer? Email thegood@dickinson.edu for a chance to win Dickinson swag. And President Margee Ensign discusses Dickinson student internships and how alumni are helping make internships happen.2018-08-1618 min
The GoodNanotechnology Pioneer Chad MirkinWe travel to the campus of Northwestern University for a conversation with renowned chemist, nanotechnology pioneer and Dickinson alumnus Chad Mirkin ’86. We unveil the answer to last month’s brain teaser and Prof. Jeff Forrester serves up a riddle for this month’s question. Know the answer? Email thegood@dickinson.edu for a chance to win Dickinson swag. Plus, we hear what some members of the class of 2018 are doing after Commencement. And, President Margee Ensign discusses the value of a Dickinson degree.2018-05-1712 min
The GoodHidden Graves: Echoes from the PastIn this episode, we join Dickinson College students using ground-penetrating radar to search for unmarked grave sites. The project combines science, history and civic engagement. Then, our trivia segment sends you on a treasure hunt for a connection between Dickinson's founder and a U.S. president. Send your answer to thegood@dickinson.edu for a chance to win Dickinson swag. Plus, President Margee Ensign discusses how alumni can support current Dickinson students.2018-04-1911 min
The GoodAndy MacPhail of the PhilliesWe discuss baseball, leadership and more with Dickinson College alumnus and Philadelphia Phillies President Andy MacPhail. Then, we stretch our minds with a brain teaser from math & computer science professor Jeff Forrester. Know the answer? Email thegood@dickinson.edu for a chance to win Dickinson swag. Plus, President Margee Ensign joins us, as she will each episode.2018-03-1411 min
The GoodGet to Know The GoodListen to “The Good” from Dickinson College. Our monthly podcast shares stories from students, professors, alumni and friends of Dickinson. We’ll stretch your mind with a brain teaser, and we’ll sit down regularly with Dickinson President Margee Ensign. Subscribe to “The Good” where you get podcasts, and hear what’s good at Dickinson.2018-03-0200 min
Whole Lotta Talk - Interviews that rock!01: Bruce Dickinson of Iron MaidenTalking with Bruce about his new autobiography "What does this button do?"
Our very intimate interview with Iron Maiden lead singer Bruce Dickinson about his new autobiography “What does this button do?”!
Bruce elaborates on his age, his goals, his crafts – and Blackie Lawless!2018-02-2221 min