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Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast036: Life among Entertainment Legends featuring Ed TraversariWith more than 46 years of live entertainment expertise, Ed Traversari has been a part of the entertainment scene in Western PA and beyond. He has worked for Pittsburgh concert promoters company DiCesare Engler Productions as a production manager, talent booker, director of marketing and general manager of the Chevrolet Amphitheatre at Station Square. DiCesare Engler produced concerts at the Stanley Theatre (which they later sold to the Cultural District to become The Benedum Center), the Syria Mosque, AJ Palumbo Center, Mellon Arena, Heinz Field, PNC Park and Chevrolet Amphitheatre at Station Square, among others.
In addition to t...
2023-06-011h 32
Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast035: Emerging Influencers within a MultiPolar World featuring Steve AdelkoffSteve Adelkoff joins us to explore global events shaping our economies, regional conflict, currency valuation, Anti-Fragile systems, and so much more. This episode will begin to provide some insight as well as pose questions worth pondering given the amount of historic change happening around us daily.
00:00 Welcome to Episode #35
00:15 Point Park University Graduation
00:30 Check out Steve in Episodes #9 and #25
04:30 Update with Angelo and Patrick
06:45 Welcome back Steve Adelkoff
09:40 The Big Players and a Confluence of Events
16:35 The Impact of Global Influence
24:00 Shortening Supply...
2023-05-191h 19
Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast034: London Based Creative with a Passion for Travel featuring Kate BodnerPatrick, Dennis and Angelo welcome to the studio Kate Bodner. Kate is a London based Creative that has blended her love for the Performing Arts with Augmented and Virtual Reality. Having lived in Ireland, Australia, and now London, she is embarking upon an exciting career after completing her Master's Degree in Big Data Culture & Society at Kings College London. We look forward to sharing with you her journey as well as some local insight to fantastic 'Spoons' located around the London area.
00:00 Welcome to the Show
00:25 Update with Dennis, Angelo, and Patrick
03:33 Kate...
2023-05-031h 04
Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast033: Dreams as Big as the Sky featuring Kate GundersonThe team had the opportunity to connect with Kate Gunderson of 'The Plane Kate'. Kate is a mechanical, aerospace, and flight test engineer on a mission to empower women to confidently thrive in the world of STEM.
00:00 Welcome to the Show
00:00 Update with Angelo, Dennis & Patrick
06:25 Introducing Kate Gunderson: Dreams as Big as the Sky
07:40 KG: How did you discover your Passion for NASA, Space, Engineering?
09:30 KG: Walking thru the doors at NASA - Presence of Women in STEM
11:10 KG: Pushing the Boundaries of your Comfort Zone
2023-03-3053 min
Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast032: New Year’s Resolution featuring Dr. Britney BrinkmanThe team from Take The Hill are back in the studio after a creative break. This episode, Dennis, Angelo, and Patrick talk about the new podcast format, catch up with Dr. Britney Brinkman to discuss New Year's Resolutions, and answer your questions related to best Pizza and taking multiple internships at the same employer.
00:00 Welcome
01:00 Updates with Patrick, Dennis, and Angelo
08:20 Dr. Britney Brinkman: New Year's Resolutions
34:50 Listener Submitted Questions
35:10 What are positive traits of College Students?
40:30 Will Angelo be bringing back the mohawk in 2023?
43:30 S...
2023-01-311h 01
Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast031: Leadership, Vision, and Music featuring Dr. Don Green, President Point Park UniversityPatrick and Angelo had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Don Green, President of Point Park University, to talk about Leadership, Transitions, Purpose, and of course favorite food and music!
2021-12-0748 minTake The Hill - A Leadership Podcast#030: TTH Live! Point Park Students Leading the WayCheck Out this episode on our YouTube Channel!
Take The Hill Live! returns in person to Point Cafe at Point Park University to host conversations with students about what they are most excited about, what they've learned over the last year, and much more!
2021-11-191h 23
Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast029: Youngest Solo Pilot World Record featuring Travis LudlowOn May 29th, Travis Ludlow will embark upon the journey of a lifetime while seeking the opportunity to become the youngest pilot to circumnavigate the globe. Join us in the studio to talk with Travis about his upcoming adventure.
Connect with Travis at: https://aroundtheworldsolo.co.uk/
Follow him on Instagram @travisludlow_aroundtheworld
2021-04-3039 min
Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast#028 "Aviation & Purpose in Papua New Guinea" featuring Missionary Bush Pilot Ryan FarranMissionary Bush Pilot Ryan Farran has blended his desire to serve others with his love of aviation. Join us in the studio to learn more about his background and journey that has taken him to the beautiful Melanesian island of Papua New Guinea.
2021-04-0150 min
Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast027: "Leadership, Music & Perspective" featuring Dr. Jonas PridaDr. Jonas Prida, Acting Provost @ Point Park University joins us to talk about Leadership, Perspective, and musical influences. Join us in the studio for this high energy and fast paced episode.
2021-03-2956 min
Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast026: "Reflections of Leadership" featuring Dr. Paul HenniganClick Here to View VideoPodcast of this Episode
Join us in studio with Dr. Paul Hennigan, President of Point Park University, to reflect upon Leadership, Courage, Advice for Students, and a peek into songs that are on his playlist.
00:00 Welcome Message
02:00 Introducing Dr. Paul Hennigan
03:00 Dr. Hennigan’s Definition of Leadership
04:00 Reflection Upon Significant Leadership Moments
05:45 Integrity, Truth, and Data Driven Decisions
07:30 The Importance of Simplifying Complexity
09:45 Developing the Courage to Lead
11:45 Reflection Upon a Significant Leadership Challenge
17:20 What is on Dr. Hennigan’s Music Playlist
18:50 Writ...
2021-02-1646 min
Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast025: "GameStop, RobinHood and Reddit" featuring Steve AdelkoffWe welcome back to the podcast, Steve Adelkoff, to break down Retail Investing, Reddit, GameStop, Robinhood, and exactly what is a short squeeze. Steve does his best to break down misconceptions and to illuminate the dynamic forces impacting the markets over the past few weeks.
00:00 Welcome to the Podcast
00:40 Introducing Steve Adelkoff
01:40 Correcting the Paradigm
03:00 The Short Squeeze
04:25 Short Selling and Market Influence
06:20 Jim Chanos, Enron and Short Selling
07:15 Institutional Investors and Retail Investors
11:50 How Momentum was built in the Marketplace
14:50 The Dange...
2021-02-031h 03
Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast024 'I For Italia' featuring Stefano ParisStefano Paris, Founder of I for Italia, enables you to dream, plan, and travel in Italy with their passionate, local experts. His team delivers Live Virtual Tours that are interactive and immersive experiences that offer insight into Italy's authentic lifestyle without leaving the comfort of your home.
00:00 Welcome
00:35 Introducing Stefano Paris and ‘I For Italia’
02:40 Experiencing Italy Authentically through the Eyes of Locals
03:00 “Eternally Hungry in Rome” - An Introduction to Food in Italy
Beginning with Breakfast
06:00 Maritozzo Con Panna at Pasticceria Regoli
08:00 ...
2021-01-141h 24
Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast023 "Appalachian Fare & Personal Narratives" featuring Katherine SchulerLocated in Lawrenceville, just outside of downtown Pittsburgh, Rolling Pepperoni serves up personal narratives woven within delicious Appalachian Fare. Katt’s vision for Rolling Pepperoni invites us to break bread across Appalachia while uniting rural and urban communities through an impactful business model.
00:00 Welcome Message
01:40 Introducing Katt Schuler and Rolling Pepperoni
04:50 Pittsburgh: The Convergence of Rural and Urban Landscapes
06:30 Creativity Fuels the Entrepreneurial Spirit
09:10 The Story Project: Illuminating Appalachian Narratives
12:45 The Importance of Teams, Trust and Empowerment
14:50 The First Person is Important, The Second Person is Critica...
2020-12-1856 min
Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast022: "Invitation to a Brave Space" featuring Michael GoldbergMichael Goldberg is an alchemist of spirits and founder of Brave Hospitality. Join us for a conversation with this introspective leader who is reshaping the hospitality industry in Pittsburgh and beyond.
As Micky Scottbey Jone’s poem so eloquently states, “We will not be perfect. This space will not be perfect. It will not always be what we wish it to be. But It will be our brave space together, and We will work on it side by side”
Michael’s work within the industry mirrors the ethos that our efforts may not always be perfect...
2020-12-1154 min
Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast021: 2020 Leadership Q&AIt has been a few episodes since we opened the electronic mailbag and pulled out some listener submitted questions. Angelo has taken the reigns and has selected a few of the most relevant and challenging questions to throw out for discussion.
00:00 Welcome to the Show
01:00 Reflections upon Leadership during 2020
01:40 What Can You do to Increase Trust in Your Organization?
11:35 How Much of Your Personality Should You Illuminate at Work?
19:50 Is There A difference between Crisis Leadership and Leadership within stable environments?
29:30 Are We Experiencing the Emergence of Lead...
2020-12-061h 24
Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast020: "Passion, Energy and the Pursuit of Happiness" featuring Kiesha LalamaClick here to check out the VideoCast of this episode!
Kiesha represents the fusion and integration of energy, vision and drive to impact the world in a positive way through the performing arts. She is a Choreographer and educator who has created more than 40 works to date. Her conceived and choreographed full-length dance theatre production, The Bench, received rave reviews and was honored to be named to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's "Best of Dance" Top Ten list.
Kiesha has created works for companies such as Ballet Arkansas, Eisenhower Dance Ensemble, Houston Metropolitan Dance Company, Jazz Dance...
2020-11-0249 min
Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast019:"Strength, Faith & Purpose" featuring Dr. Atiya AbdelmalikClick here to view VideoCast of this episode on our YouTube Channel!
Dr. Atiya Abdelmalik could have allowed life to bury her under a mountain of heartache, illness and trauma. She could have succumbed to the pressures of a world that crumbled around her. She could have given up hope, buried her faith and died. She could have, but she didn’t. Instead, Dr. A. turned her struggle into strength and faith into action.
This episode we learn how Dr. A. used her life experiences to awaken her purpose, sharing with us her journey through li...
2020-10-2555 min
Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast018: Live Q&A with Lee CockerellClick here to view VideoCast of this episode!
For this special episode, Dennis and I step aside and provide the opportunity for two students to interview Lee Cockerell. Lee is the former Executive Vice President of Operations for the Walt Disney World® Resort. As the Senior Operating Executive for ten years Lee led a team of 40,000 Cast Members and was responsible for the operations of 20 resort hotels, 4 theme parks, 2 water parks, a shopping & entertainment village and the ESPN sports and recreation complex in addition to the ancillary operations which supported the number one vacation destination in the wo...
2020-10-181h 16
Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast017 Steve Adelkoff: TikTok, WeChat and DeglobalizationClick here to view VideoCast of this episode on our YouTube Channel.
This episode welcomes back to the show Steve Adelkoff to talk about the dynamic landscape underpinning the latest happenings with TikTok and WeChat. We illuminate the major players, the political arena, legal and market precedent and conclude with our best guess at what may play out in the coming months.
00:00 Welcome to the Show
00:50 Welcoming back Steve Adelkoff
02:30 Providing Context around TikTok, WeChat and Deglobalization
07:50 Government & Presidential Powers
22:00 Application of Legal Precedent
27...
2020-09-2954 min
Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast#016 Amanda Schwartz: COVID-19 Employer Preparation CourseClick here to watch Webcast of Episode on our Youtube Channel!
During this episode Dennis & Patrick have the opportunity to speak with Amanda Schwartz about the COVID19 course she has developed to help employers meet standards of safety within a highly dynamic operating environment. Join us to learn more about Amanda and the depth of content embedded within this great resource.
00:00 Welcome to the Show
00:50 Introducing Amanda Schwartz
04:10 From the Medical Field to Operations
The COVID-19 Course
04:50 The benefits of the COVID19 Course
2020-09-2322 min
Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast015: Vigor, Vibe + Venture ChallengeClick here to view Video Cast of this Episode on our YouTube Channel.
Win $10,000 in the Vigor, Vibe and Venture business challenge.
This is NOT just another venture competition that gives money to companies with a proven track record; this is a competition for everyone - all walks of life, all stages of the concept or business. This episode welcomes Jennifer Ferris-Glick and Steve Tanzilli to talk about how the V3 challenge is intended to make a meaningful impact upon your life-story .
Visit the V3 site for more in...
2020-08-0523 min
Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast014: Leading Through Uncertainty
Click here to view VideoCast of this episode on our YouTube Channel.
During this episode Dennis & Patrick explore an approach designed to help you focus your thoughts while leading your organization through uncertainty. Regardless of the variable, challenge or opportunity you are contemplating, a systemic mindset will help you to not only make better decisions, but will enable you to consider outcomes across all levels of your organization.
00:00 Welcome to the Show
01:10 Leadership is Complex
01:30 Three Primary Areas of Focus
02:50 Strategic Focus - Looking over the Horizon
10:25 Operational Focus - The Most Difficult Role
20:00 Tactical Focus - The Essence of Yo...
2020-07-1038 min
Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast013: HR Perspectives and the New NormalClick here to view the VideoCast of this episode on our YouTube Channel.
This episode welcomes to the show Professor Sandy Mervosh, Director of the Human Resources Program within the Rowland School of Business. Joining Sandy is Professor Dennis Frketich who teaches within the Human Resources & Employer Relations program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Together, they offer insight and advice from an HR prospective for organizations seeking to find a new normal and turn the corner post-COVID19.
00:00 Welcome to the Show
00:36 Professor Sandy Mervosh
Professor Dennis Frketich
02:00 Communication through Multiple...
2020-07-0633 min
Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast012: Dr. Sarabeth Berk - More Than My TitleClick here to view VideoCast of this episode on our YouTube Channel.
This episode welcomes back guest host Dean Tanzilli for a conversation with author and TedX Speaker Dr. Sarabeth Berk. Dr. Berk considers herself a hybrid professional who combines her artist/researcher/educator/designer identities to be more than her job title. This episode will illuminate our various identities and how we can begin to work from the intersection as opposed to having to wear multiple hats.
00:21 Welcome to the Show
01:00 Dean Steve Tanzilli - Rowland School of Business
01:30 Introducing Dr. Sar...
2020-07-0143 min
Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast011: John Valentine Innovation & Recovery of Hospitality Industry in Downtown PittsburghCLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO PODCAST FOR THIS EPISODE
This episode welcomes back guest host Dean Tanzilli for a conversation with John Valentine, Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Downtown Community Development Corporation. Tune in for a discussion of the current and future state of the restaurant industry and how small business is evolving and innovating.
“When this is in the rear view mirror, things are going to look a lot different, but a lot better” John Valentine
00:00 Welcome to the Show
01:00 Dean Steve Tanzilli - Rowland School of Business
01...
2020-06-1632 min
Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast010: #3 Things: Exploring Jordan with Dana DaasWelcome to our first episode of of our new “3 Things” series. Join us over the next few months on a virtual journey around the globe as our guests share three things about their home country.
We are excited to begin our journey in Jordan with Dana Daas who will share with you Jordan’s rich tradition of hospitality, family, culture and more incredible food than you can imagine. As you will learn, food is more than just nutrition, it is what brings us together to celebrate, mourn, and remain connected regardless of who you are or where you ar...
2020-05-191h 01
Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast009: Steve Adelkoff: Over the HorizonThis episode welcomes our friend and colleague Steve Adelkoff to the studio. Steve shares an enormous amount of wisdom and insight embedded in stories of Economic Behavior, Prospect Theory, DeGlobalization and Off-Balance sheet deals he has brokered around the world. Be sure to tune in as Steve even turns the tide and decides to start sending complex questions back over the table at Patrick & Dennis!
00:00 Welcome
00:30 Opening Remarks
01:46 Steve’s Journey
10:10 From Yachts to Dinghy’s
18:00 Shifting Capital Wealth
21:37 Emerging Economies
37:30: Steve Takes over as Host...
2020-05-1155 min
Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast008: Looking ForwardThroughout this episode our guests illuminated the importance of human relationships. Though our focus is appropriately upon the sustainability of our respective organizations, it is important to remember the human connections underpinning our titles, roles and set of responsibilities at work as well as at home.
00:00 Welcome
00:31 Opening Remarks
01:40 Hannah & Emily: Employment & Labor Relations
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
25:40 Miranda & Jevin: Rowland School of Business
Point Park University
01:01:05 Closing Thoughts: Dennis
01:02:10 Closing Thoughts: Patrick
01:02:50 Support
2020-05-081h 04
Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast007: Leading Through Uncertainty (Student Narratives)The capacity for hope is one of the most significant elements of life… it provides human beings with a sense of destination, and perhaps most important, the energy to get started.
As we reflect upon these conversations, though they may still be tinged with a bit of uncertainty, each of our guests demonstrated this important ideal. The capacity for hope has provided each of them the energy to keep moving forward. Though their progress may be slower than they would prefer, they push forward, driven by hope, through the challenges they each are facing within their respective jou...
2020-04-131h 07
Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast006: Change My Perspective - Special "Pop Up" PodcastThis special episode is our first in a series of “Pop-Up” podcasts that will feature students from the Point Park University community. Our guests and their topics are not prescreened, so the conversations are authentic. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we have enjoyed the conversations.
00:00 Introduction
01:45 Rhianna (Business Management)
Topic: Millennials in the Workforce
13:30 Gavin (Advertising & PR)
Topic: Marketing, Music, Rome
18:50 Allison (Sports, Arts & Entertainment)
Topic: School & Life Balance
29:10 Leah (Intelligence & National Security)
Topic: Cheer & Dance Team
32:55 Michelle (Econo...
2020-02-1047 min
Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast005: Megan Livingston - Manager of Talent Development (Highmark Health)Podcast 005 - Megan Livingston
Megan has spent 18 years in the field of instructional design, learning and development. During her time at Highmark Health, Megan has lead enterprise initiatives around employee engagement and leadership development. She works with all levels of leadership across the organization, including the Executive Leadership Team. She currently is working to develop the enterprise learning and development strategy to support the organization’s five year strategic plan.
Outside of work Megan can be found out in the community doing volunteer work, which is her true passion (besides the Pittsburgh Pirates). Often the be...
2019-01-1248 min
Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast004 Marissa Colclasure - Airline Pilot | Mom | DreamerEpisode 004
Marissa Colclasure is a First Officer (Pilot) with Air Wisconsin, a blogger, a mom and a dreamer. Take some time to listen to the podcast and learn about her journey to the cockpit and some leadership lessons she has acquired along the way.
00:30 Introduction
01:25 Pathway to Aviation
02:20 The Coalescence of your Dreams and Passions
04:25 Leadership and Being a Parent
06:00 A Personal Challenge
08:00 Pulling Yourself Up to the Horizon
09:30 Go Find Your Story
13:00 The Dichotomy of Perspective
16:50 T...
2018-10-2624 min
Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast003: Dave Berke - Retired Marine Corps Officer | Combat VeteranBiography: Dave Berke
As an F-18 pilot, Dave deployed twice in support of combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. He spent three years as an Instructor Pilot at TOPGUN where he was dual qualified in the F-16 Fighting Falcon and served as the program’s Training Officer
He then served as an ANGLICO Forward Air Controller supporting the Army’s 1st Armored Division during extensive urban combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq in 2006. He was the only Marine selected to fly the F-22 Raptor having served as an exchange officer at the Air Force’s 422nd Test an...
2018-02-2735 min
Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast002: Reflection: Conversation with Lee CockerellPodcast 002 - Reflection: Conversation with Lee Cockerell
Our mid-month episodes provide an opportunity for Patrick and Dennis to reflect upon their last interview. The show revisits the main themes that Lee Cockerell illuminated during their time together, and connects these ideas with what is happening within organizations today.
Episode 002 - Timeline
00:30 Introduction
01:00 Podcast Format
00:00 Reintroduction to Lee Cockerell
02:00 Lee’s 3 Big Ideas
02:35 Reflection: Exhibiting & Cultivating Leadership Characterstics
08:00 Reflection: Hiring, Professional Development, and Empowerment
10:00 Reflection: Cultivating Your Organizations Culture
12:4...
2018-02-1415 min
Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast001: Lee Cockerell - Fmr. Vice President Operations @ Walt Disney World ResortLee Cockerell is a leader. It doesn't take long to gain an understanding of why organizational cultures defined by excellence developed around Mr. Cockerell.
To learn more about Lee, visit his website at: http://www.leecockerell.com
Show Timeline
00:00 Introduction to Podcast
03:15 Introduction to Lee Cockerell
04:00 Lee talks about a Leadership Challenge
10:00 Hire the Right People
11:50 The Fear of Honesty
17:20 All Battlestations
20:00 Leadership = Hard Decisions
23:00 Different Roles - One Purpose
28:00 The Biggest Challenge for Next Generation L...
2018-01-2435 min