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Lay of The Land#213: Jodi Berg, PhD (Vitamix) Pt. 2 — Resilience, Succession, and PurposeToday, we’re picking up with the second part of my conversation with Jodi Berg, the former President & CEO of Vitamix.In Part 1, we explored Jodi’s career, the history, evolution, and family legacy of Vitamix, and her leadership journey in growing the company into the global brand it is today.In Part 2, we continue with her reflections on stepping away from the business—and dive deeper into her philosophy of purpose, the DANCE framework she’s developing to help others lead more intentional lives, and the wisdom she’s distilled from decades of research, teaching...2025-06-121h 20
Radio FM88 AustraliaJeffrey Shaw & Andrena Forrest with Guest - Sandra Tuszynska - Rejuvenation Of Our Soils - 5th June 2025Sandra Tuszynska (PhD) is a mycologist, a soil microbiologist and ecologist who feels passionate about ecosystem and biodiversity restoration. As an inspirational science communicator, public speaker and educator, Sandra explains how to cultivate soil biodiversity as the primary step in food production and ecosystem regeneration. In her Soil Restoration Course, she describes the intricate symbiotic relationship between plant roots and their associated microbes, providing practical tools to restore our soils with life.Soil Restoration Course (available free of charge on YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/playlist...Website soilrestorationcourse.comhttps://www.soilrestorationcourse.com/homeLive on these platformshttps...2025-06-061h 09
Lay of The Land#212: Jodi Berg, PhD (Vitamix) Pt. 1 — Delivering Quality, Leading with Passion, and Embracing LegacyJodi Berg, PhD recently retired as the fourth-generation President and CEO of Vitamix, having joined the family business in 1997 with the directive to lead the company’s overseas expansion, later serving as director of international, household and commercial divisions, and then ultimately as Executive Vice President in 2007, President in 2009, and CEO in 2011.Under her leadership, Jodi built on the 100+ year history and legacy of her family’s business, — founded in 1921 and headquartered in Olmsted Township in the greater Cleveland area — to grow the iconic and beloved brand to what it is today, with expanded distribution to over 130 countrie...2025-06-051h 05
Dean's Chat - All Things Podiatric MedicineEp. 225 - David Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD - Gadgets, Technology, and the Diabetic Foot!Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jeffrey Jensen and Johanna Richey welcome Dr. David Armstrong to the podcast. This discussion wasn't about the "Diabetic Foot" as much as it was getting to know what makes the world leader in "Diabetic Foot" click. His background and fascination with technology, intro to podiatry (he considered law) to transforming clinical opportunities at Kern Hospital and UT- San Antonio. Dr. Armstrong is Distinguished Professor of Surgery and Neurological Surgery with Tenure at the University of Southern California. Dr. Armstrong holds a Master of Science in Tissue Repair and Wound Healing from the University of...2025-05-2758 min
Happiness Journey with Dr Dan: Where every journey is worth living.Happiness journey with Dr Dan podcast: Season 27 Ep 5: Special Guest, poet, and author of “Tell Stories in the Dark”, Jeffrey Munroe.Jeffrey Munroe is the editor of the ReformedJournal and author of the book TellingStories in the Dark: Finding Healing and Hope in Sharing our Sadness, Grief, trauma, and Pain. He is an ordained minister in the Reformed Church in America, formerly served as Executive Vice President of Western Theological Seminary, and lives in Holland, Michigan, with his wife Gretchen. Link to episode can be found here: #drdanamzallag, #drdanpodcast, #Happinessjourneywithdrdan,#ddanmotivation, #inspiringinterviews, #drdancbt, #drdantherapy,#drdancoaching, #drdanhappiness, 2025-04-1931 min
Higher Ed Leaders: The Entrepreneurial Campus sponsored by Viv Higher EducationSEASON 2, Ep. 11 Beyond the Status Quo with Jeffrey Senese, President of Caldwell UniversityThis podcast episode features an in-depth conversation with Jeff, a seasoned leader in higher education, currently serving as the president of Caldwell University. Jeff shares his unique and extensive career journey, moving from a faculty role to various administrative positions across diverse institutions, including large public universities, liberal arts colleges, and professional-focused schools. He details his approach to leadership, emphasizing transformation, strategic growth, and responsiveness to market demands. The discussion highlights Caldwell University's strategic priorities, including expanding professional programs in healthcare and technology, enhancing online learning, and increasing international student enrollment. Jeff also discusses the importance of building community...2025-04-0836 min
Academy of Fists with Dr. Kurt FowlerTrolls with Jeffrey EverettThis week at the Academy of Fists we are joined by Jeffrey Everett for a talk on Trolls.Find us on Bluesky!@academyoffists.bsky.socialInstagram: @the_academy_of_fistsContact Dr. Fowler: theacademyoffists@gmail.com2025-03-2739 min
Excellent Executive Coaching: Growing Your Business and Enhancing Your Craft.EEC 372: The Importance of Human Leadership, with Jeffrey SanowJeffrey Sanow is a Former CIA Senior Intelligence Officer, a Global Security Expert, and a Strategic Leadership Speaker. He has a decorated career in critical global operations, and he served in the CIA’s National Clandestine Service. Can you share a brief overview of your background with our listeners? You say the ‘failure is not an option’ what do you mean? Talk about the art of decision-making under pressure. Is that a skill set you can cultivate? How did you experience abroad help you with your career? What do different people from different cultures have in common? With such a...2025-03-1025 min
Risk and Reels: A Cybersecurity PodcastThe Concerning Impact of Cybersecurity on National SecurityIn this episode, Jeffrey talks to Dr. David Bray, PhD, who shares his extensive background in cybersecurity, national security and technology in the public sector. The conversation explores the accurate portrayal of cybersecurity in movies, the challenges of supply chain security, and the importance of deep hardware interrogation to ensure the integrity of technology. Dr. Bray emphasizes the need for proactive measures in cybersecurity and the significance of understanding the perception of reality in the context of social engineering and national security. They also dig into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, focusing on the c...2025-02-1936 min
Dean's Chat - All Things Podiatric MedicineEp. 195 - Gerit Mulder, DPM, PhD - Researcher/Innovator/EducatorDean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey, welcome Dr. Gerit D. Mulder to the podcast! Dr. Mulder gave Dr. Jensen an opportunity to join his practice at the Wound Healing Institute after residency, providing a tremendous foundation for future research that included the National Institutes of Health, and Department of Defense opportunities. Dr. Mulder has a storied history in podiatric medical research in the wound care space. He received his BS at University of Redlands; a masters degree from Cal State - San Bernadino, then received his DPM from the College of Podiatric Medicine. He rec...2025-02-141h 00
ChinAI Newsletter“ChinAI #299: The True Unicorns? 1 billion tokens/day Users” by Jeffrey DingFeatured linksThe True Unicorns? 1 billion tokens/day UsersPhD in theoretical computer sciencePromising Topics for US–China Dialogues on AI Safety and GovernanceWhat do we know about China’s new AI safety institute?DeepSeek and Other Chinese Firms Converge with Western Companies on AI PromisesChina in a World of Orders — Rethinking Compliance and Challenge in Beijing's International Relations
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These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University.
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Lay of The Land#198: Rob van Haaren (Proximal Energy) — Powering The Solar RevolutionRob van Haaren is a Dutch-born entrepreneur and CEO of Proximal Energy, a Cleveland-based SaaS company transforming asset management for solar and energy storage projects.Rob has long been interested in renewable energy engineering — he holds a Master’s from Columbia University in Earth and Environmental Engineering and a PhD from Columbia as well with a focus on utility-scale energy storage optimization and engineering. He also has over a decade of experience blending bridging academia and industry, working as a photovoltaic and storage analyst at First Solar.Since founding Proximal, Rob leads a remote AI-driven team...2025-01-301h 02
Lay of The Land#192: Jim Weisman (Ingine) — Revolutionizing Knowledge Generation for a Healthier TomorrowJim Weisman, CEO of Ingine, exploring deep into the intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcareIn our world where healthcare costs are soaring and drug development timelines stretch into decades, Ingine is revolutionizing how we can analyze complex medical and healthcare data to produce better knowledge to create better medicine. By leveraging quantum mechanics principles and advanced probabilistic mathematics, they're tackling some of healthcare's most pressing challenges - from drug discovery to personalized medicine. Co-founded by Dr. Barry Robson, a former Chief Science Officer at IBM's Global Life Sciences division, Ingine aims to unlock the full...2024-11-1453 minChinAI Newsletter“ChinAI #287: Horizon Robotics secures largest Hong Kong IPO of 2024” by Jeffrey DingThe Chinese AI chip firm goes public.Featured linksHorizon Robotics Goes PublicChinAI #20ChinAI #265ChinAI #221Chinese AI Safety Institute CounterpartsUS-China AI Governance PhD FellowshipsMiles Brundage — Why I’m Leaving OpenAI and What I’m Doing NextMoving Data, Moving TargetThe Maven Smart System and the Future of Military AINovember 25, Monday noon (UK time) at the China CentreNovember 26, Tuesday noon (UK time) at the Oxford Martin SchoolA Pregnant Teenager Died After Trying to Get Care in Three Visits to Texas Emergency Rooms
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These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chi...2024-11-0408 min
Pulling The Thread with Elise LoehnenThinking Impossibly (Jeffrey Kripal, PhD)“We need to be open to things that offend or transcend our worldview because they're clearly doing that for a reason,” says Jeffrey Kripal, PhD. Kripal—who holds the J. Newton Rayzor Chair in Philosophy and Religious Thought at Rice University—returns to the podcast for a second time. We talk about different ways to understand the deeper realities of our lives, and his latest book, How to Think Impossibly: About Souls, UFOs, Time, Belief, and Everything Else. Yes, we get to time travel and conspiracy theories. And also what makes Kripal’s work fun—and funny.See more about...2024-10-101h 03
STFM PODCAST - Academic Medicine Leadership LessonsBonus Conference Episode: CPQI 2024 Opening Session, Embracing Every Voice: Creating a Culture of Inclusivity in Interprofessional Settings with Kathryn Fraser, PhD, and Jeffrey Ring, PhDPresented by Kathryn Fraser, PhD, Halifax Health FMR, and Jeffrey Ring, PhDSTFM Conference on Practice and Quality Improvement 2024 Opening Session | Sunday, September 15, 2024 “Why be a star when you can make a constellation?” (Mariam Kaba) This simple phrase alludes to the power of inclusivity, which can allow your organization to shine brighter and be better. We are often challenged in health care to bring people together across disciplines because there is so much we may not understand about each other’s work. Add to that our fundamental differences that va...2024-09-3046 min
The Good Clean Nutrition PodcastImproving Women's Health and Immunity with Dr. Jeffrey Bland, PhD, FACN, FACB, CNS (ep – 42) Host Ginger Hultin is joined by the founder of the Functional Medicine Movement, Dr. Jeffrey Bland. They delve into the realms of functional medicine, focusing on women's health, sleep, nutrition, and the immune system. Dr. Bland shares his insights on perimenopause and menopause from a functional and integrative perspective, highlighting the importance of addressing women's health beyond just balancing hormones. They also discuss social determinants of health, and how our social environments impact gene expression through epigenetics, stressing the reversibility of these epigenetic marks. Dr. Bland provides a detailed explanation on the adaptability of the immune system, the differences...2024-06-1824 minLay of The Land#169: Aaron Slodov (Atomic Industries) — Techno-Industrial Optimism and Exascaling American ManufacturingAaron Slodov — CEO of Atomic Industries, a company he co-founded back in 2019 and has raised over $20 million from leading investors like Toyota Ventures, Impatient Ventures, Narya Capital, 8090 Industries, and others!Atomic is on a mission to exascale the American manufacturing sector, starting with making tool and die-making orders of magnitude easier and faster through advanced automation.Through the lens of Aaron’s underlying techno-industrialist philosophy, we’ll unpack what exascaling our industrial base even means, confronting the post-industrial myth and the rich history of manufacturing in Ohio, the opportunity for technology and the implications of aut...2024-06-061h 10The Good Clean Nutrition PodcastUnlocking Optimal Health with a Functional Medicine Approach with Dr. Jeffrey Bland, PhD, FACN, FACB, CNS (ep – 41) Host Ginger Hultin dives deep into the world of functional medicine with Dr. Jeffrey Bland, the founder of the Functional Medicine Movement. They explore the core principles of functional medicine, discussing how it looks at the root causes of health issues rather than just treating symptoms. The conversation covers the importance of personalized medicine, the intersection of traditional and functional medicine, and how modern science can rejuvenate the immune system. They also discuss practical tips on nutrition, the role of diet in health, and the complexity of patient care in functional medicine. In this episode, we...2024-06-0432 min
Brain Fitness Podcast with Dr. Patrick PorterSilver for Health? The Fascinating World of Silver with Jeffrey AdamLet’s talk about one of the nature's most intriguing elements: SILVER. I am honored to welcome Jeffrey Adam, the visionary mind behind Micronic Silver. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of silver's medicinal marvels and its profound implications for our well-being! Visit https://micronicsilver.net/ and use promo code "BRAINTAP" for an exclusive 10% discount.Connect with Dr. Patrick Porter:https://drpatrickporter.com/https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickporter/https://www.facebook.com/DrPatrickPorter/https://www.youtube.com/c/drpatrickporter...2024-05-2343 min
Radio FM88 AustraliaJeffrey Shaw & Andrena Forrest with Guest - Dr Jo Whitaker - Spiritual Scientist & Water Coach - 18th April 2024Dr Jo Whitaker is a scientist who found spirituality after detoxing her body and pineal gland. She found the world a far more marvellous place to live that she had previously realised; full of surprising revelations and experiences. She is now a natural medicine advocate and water coach, and is spreading the word far and wide that physical wellbeing supports emotional balance and spiritual awakening.
The physical state of our bodies can help us to connect more easily to the meta-physical world we live in. As electromagnetic beings, we can use structured water and frequency to remove...2024-04-181h 09
Radio FM88 AustraliaJeffrey Shaw & Andrena Forrest with Guest - Dr Cath Covacin - Keys to Potential - 28th March 2024Cath is a dedicated parent and grandparent with a PhD in Microbiology and Parasitology.
Her journey through various career paths, led her to discover her passion for teaching and helping others succeed. Using the tools and techniques developed during her studies and bringing these into her work as a scientist and now as an educator.
Cath's mission is to help students to navigate life's challenges by understanding and managing their emotions.
To unlock their full potential both emotionally and academically.
Dr Cath Covacin – Keys To Potential
https://keystopotential.com.au/
https://keystopotential.com.au/my-book/
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Global Leadership ConversationsHow to Gain Respect, Appreciation, and Your Team’s Support, with Jeffrey KlubeckIn this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jeffrey Klubeck about how to gain respect, appreciation, and your team's support.Jeffrey Klubeck is an upbeat and charismatic coach and consultant. He focuses on how to make businesses and entrepreneurs thrive while not losing a sense of what makes a company outstanding: leadership. Jeffrey is a successful author that has worked with small and big businesses.Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!2023-12-1832 min
Human Capital LeadershipS49E6 - How to Gain Respect, Appreciation, and Your Team’s Support, with Jeffrey KlubeckIn this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jeffrey Klubeck about how to gain respect, appreciation, and your team's support.
Jeffrey Klubeck is an upbeat and charismatic coach and consultant. He focuses on how to make businesses and entrepreneurs thrive while not losing a sense of what makes a company outstanding: leadership. Jeffrey is a successful author that has worked with small and big businesses.
Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
Check out the HCI Academy: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Futur...2023-12-1232 min
Friends & Fellow Citizens#132: Fears of the 'Central Kingdom' and their Impact on the International Order feat. Dr. Jeffrey CreanU.S.-China relations are at tense levels and will define the course of the international order for decades to come. But what are the historical episodes that have led us to this point? Do our leaders understand this complex history between China and rest of the world? Dr. Jeffrey Crean, a history professor and author, provides deeper insight into how the perceptions and fears of the 'Central Kingdom' have not only shaped China, but also other countries' understanding (and lack of it) that still affect foreign policy today. Check out Dr. Crean's book The Fear of Chi...2023-11-061h 07ChinAI Newsletter“ChinAI #242: The Long Road to Speech AI (part 2)” by Jeffrey DingSubtitle: JHU in the 1990s to large language models in the 2020s. Greetings from a world where…sisig is now my favorite food (Hawks had a bye week)…As always, the searchable archive of all past issues is here. Please please subscribe here to support ChinAI under a Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay support access for all AND compensation for awesome ChinAI contributors).Feature Translation: The Road to Speech AI (part 2)Context: Last week, we began reading about Johns Hopkins Univ...2023-10-3008 min
FEI Weekly PodcastSustainability means new skills for a new generation of professionals with Jeff HalesFEI Engage – Financial Executives Internatinonal’s platform for the community of students and early career people in accounting finance – held three discussions during the summer for subscribers that were focused on the skills needed for newly minted professionals.
Today’s podcast is a recording of the first seminar held by FEI Engage’s Olivia Berkman with Jeffrey Hales – Executive Director of the Global Sustainability Leadership Institute at University of Texas at Austin – regarding how finance and accounting skills need to adapt to a world that demands new financial reporting skills.Special Guest: Jeffrey Hales, PhD.2023-09-1351 min
New Thinking Allowed Audio PodcastEvolution of Consciousness (2005) with Jeffrey MishloveThis is a special presentation of an interview by Leanne Whitney of Jeffrey Mishlove, never before shown publicly, recorded at Jeffrey’s Las Vegas, NV, residence in 2005.
Leanne Whitney, PhD, is author of Consciousness in Jung and Patanjali. She is a transformational coach and also teaches yoga philosophy to yoga teachers. Her website is https://leannewhitney.com/.
New Thinking Allowed host, Jeffrey Mishlove, PhD, is author of The Roots of Consciousness, Psi Development Systems, and The PK Man. Between 1986 and 2002 he hosted and co-produced the original Thinking Allowed public television series. He is the recipient of...2023-07-241h 06
Middle Ground with JLE"Journey Of A Central Office Administrator" with Special Guest Dr. Sherene Carpenter, PhD"Middle Ground with JLE L.L.C." "Where We Treat You Like Family" welcomes Central Office Administrator at Birmingham City Schools "The Principal Whisperer" Dr. Sherene Carpenter, PhD as she shares her journey to give back to her community and and reach her goal to become a Superintendent.2023-07-1639 min
Pure PodExploring Functional Medicine and Transformative Lifestyle with Dr. Jeffrey BlandAs we navigate through life, we encounter various health challenges that can impact our overall well-being. While conventional medicine has its benefits, there are other approaches to health and healing that are worth exploring. One such approach is functional medicine, which looks at the root cause of health issues and aims to address them holistically. And when it comes to functional medicine, Dr. Jeffrey Bland is a name that stands out. In this episode of The Pure Pod podcast, host Arielle Alexa welcomes Dr. Jeffrey Bland, the founder of the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute an...2023-07-1133 minDean's Chat - All Things Podiatric MedicineEp. 28 – Kevin Smith, DPM, PhD, Dean/Leader/ResearcherDean’s Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, is joined by Dr. Kevin Smith, who is the Dean at the Des Moines University – College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. No stranger to academics, Dr. Smith received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Degree in 1995. He returned to Des Moines in 1998 and has played a prominent role in making the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery a top program in the country! He also received his Master of Science in Education from Drake University in 2007 and received his Ph.D. in Educational Administration – Higher Education Leadership, from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2014. A grea...2023-07-1145 minLay of The Land#121: Michael Bruckman (Haima Therapeutics)Mike Bruckman, CEO of Haima Therapeutics.With a PhD in organic chemistry and additional training in biomedical engineering and management, Mike joined the founding team at Haima as CEO in 2018 and has led their commercialization. Having brought in over $13mm in government funding to support their program over the last 5 years, Haima was the sole team selected by DARPA to receive funding in pursuit of manufacturing a fully-dried whole-blood product.Haima is a biopharma Cleveland-based company developing cell and platelet-inspired therapies for the treatment of bleeding and a variety of other blood-related ailments...2023-06-0858 min
People are the AnswerS6E6 (episode #56): Dr. Kortney Ziegler on transactivism, financial assistance software, and more…In this episode, Dr. Ziegler and Jeffrey discuss Kortney’s growing up in Compton, his journey as a trans man, getting multiple degrees including the first Northwestern PhD in African American studies, being a software entrepreneur, and much more…
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rDFVbNiMn-c
Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
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Recording date: 4/25/23
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kortney-ziegler-65885845/
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Id...2023-05-121h 11Lay of The Land#118: Dr. Onas Bolton (Octet Scientific)Dr. Onas Bolton — Founder and CEO of Octet Scientific, a specialty Cleveland-based chemical manufacturer unlocking the full power of safe, economical, and sustainable energy storage by providing better electrolyte chemistry for zinc and other aqueous batteries — on the potential for zinc-based batteries, the history of energy production, storage, and use, and how the work Octet Scientific is doing will facilitate our transition to carbon-neutral sustainable power!Dr. Bolton is a 14-year veteran of the specialty chemicals industry with a PhD in materials science and specific expertise in organic electrochemistry. He is an experienced organic and materials chem...2023-05-111h 14
Sports Science DudesEpisode 27 - Interview with Jeff Stout PhD and Tim Ziegenfuss PhDTimeline4:30 – How the sports supplements/nutrition category has evolved in academia and industry – Stout and Ziegenfuss. The scientific community wasn’t supportive. Industry leaders? EAS? Gatorade technically is a supplement but the powers that be didn’t classify it as such.9:25 – Once you work in the industry, you’ll never get back into academia – one of the big LIES pure academicians will tell you.14:07 – Tony Ricci’s experience with Pfizer; a funny story. Total cholesterol as a sole marker for CVD is total bullshit.20:27 – Collagen protein – good for what exactly? If it helps or has a neutral effect, try...2023-05-021h 00