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Breaking BizDevBreaking BizDevFrom Solo to Enterprise: A Timelapse of Business Development MaturityImagine you could fast-forward your firm's growth and watch it like a time-lapse video going through different stages:Solo Small Mid-size EnterpriseWhat needs to happen in your sales and marketing functions to achieve growth at each stage? How do sales and marketing challenges evolve?That's what this episode is all about. Listen as John and Mark guide you through this sales and marketing maturation journey, along with guest appearances from Reuben Swartz and Mel Lester. We explore topics like:The importance of documentation, processes and systems (at every stage)How to keep...2025-02-1742 minThe GameThe GameEpisode 8 - 2024 Year in ReviewIn the final 2024 edition of The Game, Mark and Bob interview three local news editors and get their lists of the biggest stories of the year in San Mateo County. Spoiler alert — a certain sheriff is on the list, but so are a number of other stories that reflect a year unlike any other in recent memory. Guests: Jon Mays, Editor in Chief, San Mateo Daily Journal, (SMDailyJournal.com) Angela Swartz, Editor, The Almanac, (AlmanacNews.com) Peter Tokofsky, Editor in Chief, Coastside News Group, (CoastsideNews.com) Produced by Frank Bravo (BravoITC.com)2024-12-1855 minWTF Conspiracy ? Operation: DisclosureWTF Conspiracy ? Operation: DisclosureAnonymous - Did Intelligence Agencies Assassinate Reddit Creator Aaron Swartz?"The Life and Tragic Death of Aaron Swartz: A Digital Pioneer" is an emotional and thought-provoking documentary series that chronicles the brilliant yet heartbreaking life of programming prodigy and internet activist Aaron Swartz. From his early contributions to the creation of RSS, a core technology of the internet, to his co-founding of Reddit, Swartz left an indelible mark on the digital world. But his genius extended far beyond code. Aaron Swartz was a passionate advocate for free information, social justice, and the intersection of technology and civil liberties—a vision that ultimately led him into a fierce legal battle wi...2024-09-231h 43a Church Podcasta Church PodcastLove in Action: Mark 7 [Guest: Rev. Suzanne Swartz]Welcome our guest preacher, Rev. Suzanne Swartz, giving a Labor Day reflection on James 1:17-27 and Mark  7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23.  Support the show2024-09-0114 minNo Lies Just BSNo Lies Just BSEpisode Three-Hundred and Forty-Eight: Inksmith & Rogers 40thLegendary tattoo shop Inksmith & Rogers celebrated their 40th Anniversary and Nick took a trip down to Florida to celebrate. Along with him were Porter & Sara from Alley Cat and Mark Bell from Main St. Tattoo in Salem, VA - all veterans of the show. In this episode, all four of them discuss the trip, but there are a few segments recorded live at the party. The first one is with Tom from London who tells Nick a great Scott Sterling story. Then Nick sits down with Angelo and Eric Desmond for a while with a guest appearance from Mike...2024-04-303h 09Rainmakers RoundupRainmakers RoundupEp 7 Leading Your Ideal Client to Your Business with Rainmakers Roundup Guest Reuben SwartzRainmakers Roundup with Mark Iorio Episode 7 "Leading Your Ideal Client to Your Business with Rainmakers Roundup Guest Reuben Swartz"Mark dives into lead generation, closing business deals, software side of business, business culture, and how it impacts the bottom line with Reuben Swartz. Reuben is the founder, and CEO of Mimiran. Mimiran turns more web visitors into leads, more leads into conversations, and more conversations into closed deals.Join Mark every Tuesday as he brings on top notch guests to talk about how they have leveraged their skills to make their business into a Rainmakers business!2024-01-1628 minThe Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal RadioThe Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal RadioDecember 31, 2023 — Mark Christopher Lee with Tim SwartzGene and cohost Tim Swartz present Mark Christopher Lee, a singer-songwriter in the cult indie band The Pocket Gods since 1998. As a filmmaker, he presents “God Vs. Aliens,” which looks into whether life as we know and perceive it is just a simulation designed and controlled by extra terrestrials for some unknown purpose. This theory would then make religion and even the idea of God as a construct of the computer game and thereby the Aliens controlling it. This films explores this theory and its impact on the world’s religions should we make first contact, and especially if that contac...2023-12-311h 57The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal RadioThe Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal RadioDecember 24, 2023 — Mark Olly with Tim SwartzGene and cohost Tim Swartz present author, producer, writer, lecturer, broadcaster, musician and artist Mark Olly, author of “Europe’s Roswell — 40 Years Since Impact.” This book contains detailed first-hand accounts of those involved, the best images of the crash debris available to date, up-dates from those same sources, how and where the original 25-year anniversary documentary was produced back in 2008, along with new international scientific analysis of the debris fragments. For over 22 years, Olly worked as a professional DJ, musician, and in music management founding Angelharp Music, Unicorn Entertainments Agency Ltd. and Legendthink Ltd. before moving on to pursue a solo car...2023-12-241h 57Pursuit City Church PodcastPursuit City Church PodcastGuest Speaker Mark Swartz "Act of Love"Pursuit CC has a guest speaker Mark Swartz. Listen, as he preaches on the topic "Act of Love."2023-09-2449 minThe Honor of Kings (proverbs 25:2)The Honor of Kings (proverbs 25:2)Identifying the False Prophet: Part 6B Enforcing a markJoin us for part 2 of Enforcing the Mark as we cover the common objections to the Sabbath being Saturday- to include the Law is nailed to the cross, the apostles worshiped on the Lords Day which many believe is the Sunday resurrection day, the Sabbath was for Jews only, etc… --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/honor-of-kings/message2023-07-1759 minThe Honor of Kings (proverbs 25:2)The Honor of Kings (proverbs 25:2)Identifying the False Prophet: Part 6AJoin us to uncover what a mark is and how the Mark of the Beast will work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/honor-of-kings/message2023-07-1659 minThe Honor of Kings (proverbs 25:2)The Honor of Kings (proverbs 25:2)Identifying the False Prophet: Part 5 (501C3)Join us to discuss how The False Prophet will gain political power, again he has all the power of the first Beast, to enforce a law regarding the Mark of the Beast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/honor-of-kings/message2023-07-1259 minThe Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal RadioThe Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal RadioMarch 19, 2023 — Mark Olly with Tim SwartzGene and cohost Tim Swartz present a return appearance by Mark Olly, an internationally recognized author, TV producer/presenter, writer, lecturer, broadcaster, musician and artist. His recent book, “The Polychronicon of Merlin, Joseph & Arthur,” is real history and archaeology, not just the invention of creative minds. It reveals incidents and characters as they really were, listed in chronological order, leaving the impression that Britain has always been a very different place to the one painted by popular history. Merlin becomes one of an ancient line of Pythagorean scholars and political visionaries, Joseph of Arimathea a religious dissident fleeing persecution and deat...2023-03-191h 57Inside with Brett HawkeInside with Brett HawkeQuantum Leaps in Swimming: An Interview with Don SwartzDon Swartz got his start as a club coach in 1967 when he worked with George French at the Ladera Oaks Aquatic Club in Northern California as an age group coach. After living in Davis, California, he moved to Marin County to become the Head Coach of the Marin Aquatic Club. From 1970 to 1976, he coached a number of swimmers who went on to make the Olympic, World Championship, and Pan-American teams. Some of these swimmers set world records. One of his swimmers, Rick DeMont, broke the 4-minute mark in the 400-meter freestyle race at the World Championships in Belgrade, Yugoslavia...2023-02-2157 minLaw BytesLaw BytesEpisode 155: Mark Swartz on the Harm Caused by Canada’s Copyright Term ExtensionMany Canadians started the new year with an unwelcome surprise as they learned that Canada had extended the term of copyright by additional 20 years with no mitigation measures or efforts to limit the harmful effects of the policy. That the extension did not get much attention was seemingly by design as the government buried it in a budget implementation bill and posted no news releases on it. Mark Swartz is a Scholarly Publishing Librarian at Queen’s University and has been an active participant in copyright reform issues for many years. He joins the Law Bytes podcast to talk ab...2023-02-0628 minSales for NerdsSales for NerdsS4N 079 Mark Firth on YouTube Video MarketingJoin guest Mark Firth as he shares his journey in digital marketing (and around the globe, from London to Bogota to Florida), and how he realized that posting on social media didn't give long last results. But YouTube's algorithm is different, and can help you connect with an audience. Find out more at www.salesfornerds.io. And check out Mimiran, the fun, anti-CRM for independent consultants at www.mimiran.com. 2022-11-1535 minThe Lean EffectThe Lean EffectJoe Swartz: (EP 112) Hydroponic Industry Improvement through experience.In this episode, Joe Swartz, Vice President and Lead Horticulturist at AmHydro, co-host of the Polygreens podcast and one of the leading consultants when it comes to Controlled Environment Agricultural industries that include commercial greenhouse...Read more ›2022-08-2400 minThe Lean EffectThe Lean EffectJoe Swartz: (EP 112) Hydroponic Industry Improvement through experience.In this episode, Joe Swartz, Vice President and Lead Horticulturist at AmHydro, co-host of the Polygreens podcast and one of the leading consultants when it comes to Controlled Environment Agricultural industries that include commercial greenhouse farms shares his journey in farming with proven track record of success. He highlighted rooftop farming's advantages and disadvantages, urban farming, greenhouses, and hydroponics. Joe's favorite book is "The Power of Focus by Jack Canfield", have you read it? Check out all our guests book top book recommendations here" and let us know your favorite.   https://theleaneffectpodcast.c...2022-08-2453 minNo Lies Just BSNo Lies Just BSEpisode Two-Hundred and Ninety-Eight: NickYO: you need to listen to this and hear how Nick's weekend was. This isn't a full episode of NLJBS, but it's a really great listen to hear a crazy story of what went down with Nick, the status of some of the amazing things you've been hearing about, and some Hotline call-ins that are real gems. We're damn near at the three hundred mark and No Lies is just rollin' right along and bringing you the kinds of things that you know and love the show for and we've got no intention of stopping now. Enjoy this update...2022-06-1441 minNo Lies Just BSNo Lies Just BSEpisode Two-Hundred and Eighty-Nine: Mike BrummettSome shops need no introduction. They're that amazing. If you know even the slightest thing about tattoos, you've heard of Kings Ave. in New York. Mike Rubendall and many of the other guys from Kings Ave. have been on the show multiple times. It's that shop. Well this week we got a visit from another one of the amazing artists from Kings Ave. - Mike Brummett. He came down and killed it working at Alley Cat and then told his tale for Nick and some of the guys from the shop and a visiting Mark Bell from Main St...2022-04-122h 18The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal RadioThe Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal RadioMarch 27, 2022 — Mark Olly with Tim SwartzGene and guest cohost Tim Swartz present Mark Olly, author of “Crystal Skulls & Human Heads: The Mystical History of Glass and the Extinction of the World.” In this book, Olly seamlessly combines the disciplines of archaeology, geology, science, and human studies, to push the boundaries of human existence wider in both directions and increase our appreciation of just exactly what the human race could potentially be capable of achieving. For over 22 years, Mark worked as a professional musician, live DJ, compare, and in music management, founding Angelharp Music, Unicorn Entertainments Agency Ltd. and Legendthink Ltd. (one of the first multmedia compan...2022-03-271h 57Pursuit City Church PodcastPursuit City Church PodcastElder Mark SwartzPursuit City Church has a special guest speaker. Listen, as Elder Mark Swartz preaches a powerful word. 2022-02-2143 minLean Blog AudioLean Blog AudioWhat Does Kaizen Suggest About How to Incentivize People to Submit Ideas?Blog post: https://www.leanblog.org/audio316 I received a question from a healthcare leader who had read about the “idea card” format and method that Joe Swartz and I shared in our Healthcare Kaizen books. I read your post about the Idea Card. Amazing! Have a follow up question. What does Kaizen suggest about how to incentivize people to submit ideas? She's asking about the “Kaizen” style and approach to continuous improvement. I'll share some of my reply along with some relevant excerpts from the book.2021-10-0812 minLean Blog AudioLean Blog AudioWhat Does Kaizen Suggest About How to Incentivize People to Submit Ideas?Blog post: https://www.leanblog.org/audio316 I received a question from a healthcare leader who had read about the “idea card” format and method that Joe Swartz and I shared in our Healthcare Kaizen books. I read your post about the Idea Card. Amazing! Have a follow up question. What does Kaizen suggest about how to incentivize people to submit ideas? She's asking about the “Kaizen” style and approach to continuous improvement. I'll share some of my reply along with some relevant excerpts from the book.2021-10-0812 minCreative ConnectorsCreative ConnectorsEp 26 - Mark Swartz (Feather Edge Founder)Mark Swartz is the Founder of Feather Edge a team who design and install sculptures, festival experiences and activations across Australia. In this episode, Mark chats about how turning paddocks into a wonderland became his passion, and subsequently led him and 3 others to create Loco Festival. We discuss the excitement of challenges and collaboration, the highs and lows of running your own festival along with the importance of community engagement, and how festivals should be considered a high-risk activity similar to skiing. Mark shares his perspective on festivals as a reset/ refresh button, and Feather Edges's vision to use pu...2021-08-0255 minNo Lies Just BSNo Lies Just BSEpisode Two-Hundred and Fifty-Two: Glessner Conner Bell & AnnaIt's a big crew hangout podcast this time y'all. NLJBS veteran Mr. John Glessner was tattooing at Alley Cat and havin' a good old time. Andrew was working on Mark's back some more so Taylor got tattoed as well. Mark was on the show not too long ago. And nearby hair stylist (the Honeycomb in Charlottesville) Anna Comarovschi was getting tattooed as well so she joined in. This led to a lot of tattoo stories that weave in and out of this crew as well as some killer talk about the Harrisonburg and Roanoke music scenes. A great time...2021-07-133h 18State of ChargeState of ChargeOvercome Addiction - S3 E6Welcome to The State of Charge Podcast, a Unique, Fun and Inspirational Weekly Podcast to Help Keep Your Spiritual Batteries Charged! Join the conversation as listen to Mark's story on overcoming addiction in his life! His story will challenge every person as he shares the powerful change in his life as he surrendered to the Lord. Join us each Wednesday morning as we bring you topics to help keep us all plugged and fully charged to what the Lord has in store for our lives. Please provide your comments and feedback so we...2021-05-1958 minNo Lies Just BSNo Lies Just BSEpisode Two-Hundred and Forty-Two: Mark BellIf you missed the first one a couple weeks ago, check it out. Mark Bell of Main St. Tattoo in Salem, VA is back to talk a whole lotta shit with Nick about their time working together in Roanoke and so much more. The Alley Cat crew comes back in off and on throughout just like last time. Mark is a long time friend of everyone involved in the shop and the podcast so the conversation comes naturally.  Shop Talk follows with Andrew and Porter joining Nick to talk about some serious tattoos that you need to b...2021-05-042h 59Politically VulgarPolitically Vulgar8 - More Police Brutality, US Involvement in the War in YemenOn Politically Vulgar this week: Amazon works voted no on unionizing, US pauses Johnson and Johnson Covid Vaccine, police continue to fuck up, and US continues to back the war in Yemen.  This is the Politically Vulgar Podcast. I am your host Mark Swartz -- covering US politics, news, and current events.  Support the Patreon — become a member for just $5 a month and unlock bonus content.   https://www.patreon.com/markdjswartz  For more content please like share and subscribe. I make videos on a wide range of topics but often provide political and news co...2021-04-181h 39Politically VulgarPolitically Vulgar7 - Covid Surges and Biden's Infrastructure PlanOn Politically Vulgar this week: Biden's American Jobs Plan, COVID Surges Globally, Joe Manchin is a Wannabee Republican, Cops Are Still Bastards, and Black Lives Matter... Still and always.   This is the Politically Vulgar Podcast. I am your host Mark Swartz -- covering US politics, news, and current events.   Support the Patreon — become a member for just $5 a month and unlock bonus content.   https://www.patreon.com/markdjswartz For more content please like share and subscribe. I make videos on a wide range of topics but often provide political and news commentary.  I...2021-04-121h 04Politically VulgarPolitically Vulgar6 - Murder Trail of George Floyd's Killer, Georgia Voting Suppression Efforts, Trans Rights Are Under Attack AgainOn this episode of Politically Vulgar: the first week of Derek Chauvin’s murder trial — the cop who murdered George Floyd, Georgia voting suppression efforts, trans rights have been attacked...again, and the military takeover in Myanmar.   This is the Politically Vulgar podcast. I am your host Mark Swartz — covering US Politics, News, and current events.    Support the Patreon — become a member for just $5 a month and unlock bonus content.    https://www.patreon.com/markdjswartz Instagram: @markdjswartz -- instagram.com/markdjswartz  Twitter: @markdjswartz -- twitt...2021-04-051h 10Politically VulgarPolitically Vulgar5 - Joe Biden’s Border Crisis, the Rise of Anti-Asian Hate CrimesOn ‘Politically Vulgar’ this episode: Joe Biden’s Border Crisis, the Rise of Anti-Asian Hate Crimes, Spring Break during Covid-19 Pandemic, Turkey withdraws from Istanbul Convention.   This is the Politically Vulgar podcast. I am your host Mark Swartz — covering US Politics, News, and current events.   Support the Patreon — become a member for just $5 a month and unlock bonus content.   https://www.patreon.com/markdjswartz For more content please like share and subscribe. I make videos on a wide range of topics but often provide political and news commentary.  I host a politics podcast ca...2021-03-251h 04No Lies Just BSNo Lies Just BSEpisode Two-Hundred and Thirty-Six: Mark BellRoanoke, V-A, late nineties... early 2000's. This is where a bunch of folks in the history of Alley Cat and now NLJBS came up. Mark Bell was at the center of it all and has been friends with Nick from the moment your loyal host arrived on the scene. The tales woven throughout this episode go back to the beginning of the renowned Time Machine & Ancient Art getting deep into the game and all of the shenanigans that led to in Roanoke, Blacksburg, Harrisonburg. These are the stories we love to share and never get tired of hearing. 2021-03-233h 42Politically VulgarPolitically Vulgar4 - For the People Act, Democratic-Socialists Takeover NevadaThis week, Mark Swartz talks about the recently House-passed For the People Act and the recent DSA Takeover of the Nevada Democratic Party. Politically Vulgar is hosted by writer and political commentator Mark Swartz. Mark Swartz can be found online at: Twitter: twitter.com/markdjswartz Instagram: instagram.com/markdjswartz YouTube: Mark Swartz - youtube.com/channel/UCidcjaDRo2TopmqTS6Ph20Q Blog: https://tinyurl.com/markswartzjournal Please consider supporting the podcast. This can be done simply by sharing the podcast with friends and family. If you wish to...2021-03-1343 minPolitically VulgarPolitically Vulgar3 - CPAC 2021 Was WildThe 2021 Conservative Political Action Conference was wild. And full of idiots and fascists. Mark Swartz gets worked up this episode.  Politically Vulgar is hosted by writer and political commentator Mark Swartz. Mark Swartz can be found online at: Twitter: twitter.com/markdjswartz Instagram: instagram.com/markdjswartz YouTube: Mark Swartz - youtube.com/channel/UCidcjaDRo2TopmqTS6Ph20Q Blog: https://tinyurl.com/markswartzjournal Please consider supporting the podcast. This can be done simply by sharing the podcast with friends and family. If you wish to financially support...2021-03-0759 minFUEL with Chris SwartzFUEL with Chris SwartzEP 30: Vince Papale – How To Make Your Invincible MomentFigure out what you are playing for and make that dream come true. Don’t let history dictate how you live your life. You will never accomplish your wildest dreams without trying to break through barriers and grab at the impossible. When all is said and done, you can have the last laugh, just like Vince Papale.     This former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver was the inspiration behind the 2006 Disney film Invincible, starring Mark Walhberg. Before Vince’s name reached national recognition, he was just an incredible athlete looking for the right field to break into. After g...2021-03-0145 minPolitically VulgarPolitically Vulgar2 - Trump 2024, Cuomo Impeachment, Don Jr Defends Ted CruzDonald Trump would easily win the 2024 GOP nomination. NY Assemblyman Ron Kim calls for the impeachment of NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo amid nursing home controversy, cover-up, and corruption. Donald Trump Jr. defends Ted Cruz's lack of empathy for Texans.  Politically Vulgar is hosted by writer and political commentator Mark Swartz. Mark Swartz can be found online at:  Twitter: twitter.com/markdjswartz Instagram: instagram.com/markdjswartz  YouTube: Mark Swartz - youtube.com/channel/UCidcjaDRo2TopmqTS6Ph20Q Blog: https://tinyurl.com/markswartzjournal Please consider supporting...2021-02-251h 31Politically VulgarPolitically Vulgar1 - Cuomo Covid Coverup, Ted Cruz Flees Texas, RIP Rush LimbaughThe very first episode of the Politically Vulgar Podcast with Mark Swartz. Today's episode covers the Gov. Cuomo coverup -- Ted Cruz flees Texas as winter storm freezes Texas, and Rush Limbaugh is dead.  Politically Vulgar is hosted by Mark Swartz. Mark can be found online at:  Twitter: twitter.com/markdjswartz Instagram: instagram.com/markdjswartz YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCidcjaDRo2TopmqTS6Ph20Q If you're interested in leaving a tip, you can do so at https://anchor.fm/mark-swartz/support ...2021-02-191h 48Sales CoachSales CoachHow do I develop outcome-based leaders w/ Jonathan SwartzJonathan Swartz, Director Azure Sales at Microsoft is big on developing outcome-based leaders. Many people in sales management positions focus on the how (KPIs, sales process, CRM) to the detriment of the why (targets, goals, vision). Ask yourself which people are more motivated by: Is it the ‘how’ or the ‘why’. Your sales team are going to be more motivated by the why rather than the how.  Jonathan gives a great analogy where he compares outcome-based leadership to breaking rocks. If you want people in your quarry to break a large ro...2021-02-0445 minLeaders in Customer Loyalty, Powered by Loyalty360Leaders in Customer Loyalty, Powered by Loyalty360Mark Swartz, Senior Director of Consumer Cards, and Natalie Nah, Senior Director of Client Engagement, CIBCSend us a textThe restaurant industry has been one of the hardest hit verticals during COVID-19 as these brands have had to pivot and search for creative ways to still serve customers due to decreased traffic and various restrictions. As many look to get back to some sense of normal, CIBC, one of Canada’s “big five” financial institutions is stepping up to help local restaurants through what is a tough time for many. CIBC has a long history of helping clients, communities and businesses prosper, dating back to Canada's confederation in 1867. It has since w...2020-08-1719 minList EnvyList EnvyTop 5 films about computersGuest Nick Moreton Coder, teacher, punk, tea lover. You Don't Look Like A Runner Nick (@NGMoreton) on Twitter Mark is joined by podcaster and self-confessed computer nerd Nick Moreton, to talk about films where people talk about mainframes and UNIX systems. There are quite a few swears in this episode, and more than a little discussion about a mutual friend, co-host of Nick’s podcast and Mark’s, and previous List Envy guest, Jon Hickman.. Honourable mentions Her The Terminator Independence Day Sneakers Blade Runner Big Hero...2020-03-101h 04Making a DifferenceMaking a DifferenceParable of Seed Growing in SecretThis podcast is a metaphysical understanding of how the kingdom within is like the pattern within a seed that is growing. This parable is from the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 4, Verses 26-34.Support the show2019-10-2110 minMaking a DifferenceMaking a DifferenceParables of Jesus: Sower and SeedEmbark on a journey with Reverend Mary Ellen Swartz as she takes you through the Parables of Jesus. This podcast episode focuses on the parable, Sower and Seed from the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 4: 1-9. Support the show2019-10-1414 minLean Blog AudioLean Blog AudioCome See a Culture of Continuous Improvement at Franciscan Health This October!http://www.leanblog,org/audio279 Registration is open for "Kaizen Live!" -- the 2019 edition. Joe Swartz and I are excited to announce that we are hosting the fourth site visit to his organization, Franciscan St. Francis Health, in Indianapolis. It's being held October 3 and 4, with an optional workshop on October 2nd.  Click here to learn more. You'll find links to the registration page and be sure to check out the early registration and group rate discounts that are available.2019-06-2404 minLean Blog AudioLean Blog AudioCome See a Culture of Continuous Improvement at Franciscan Health This October!http://www.leanblog,org/audio279 Registration is open for "Kaizen Live!" -- the 2019 edition. Joe Swartz and I are excited to announce that we are hosting the fourth site visit to his organization, Franciscan St. Francis Health, in Indianapolis. It's being held October 3 and 4, with an optional workshop on October 2nd.  Click here to learn more. You'll find links to the registration page and be sure to check out the early registration and group rate discounts that are available.2019-06-2404 minGef the Talking Mongoose with author Tim Swartz Host Mark EddyGef the Talking Mongoose with author Tim Swartz   Emmy award winning TV producer, "Ancient Aliens" commentator and esteemed late night radio talk show host TIM SWARTZ joins us tonight to discuss his latest excursion into his paranormal studies: "Gef the Talking Mongoose." Tim unravels this mystery that plagued the Irving family during the early 1930s. Was Gef a demon, a cryptid, some type of haunting, a hoax, or a real talking animal? This is a fascinating case study from the isolated Isle of Man. It drew investigators from London's paranormal community, and it fascinates researchers still. Join us to di...2019-03-131h 59Night-Light RadioNight-Light RadioGef the Talking Mongoose with author Tim Swartz Host Mark EddyGef the Talking Mongoose with author Tim Swartz   Emmy award winning TV producer, "Ancient Aliens" commentator and esteemed late night radio talk show host TIM SWARTZ joins us tonight to discuss his latest excursion into his paranormal studies: "Gef the Talking Mongoose." Tim unravels this mystery that plagued the Irving family during the early 1930s. Was Gef a demon, a cryptid, some type of haunting, a hoax, or a real talking animal? This is a fascinating case study from the isolated Isle of Man. It drew investigators from London's paranormal community, and it fascinates researchers still. Join us to di...2019-03-131h 59CLASSIC OLD EPISODE S PRODUCTION AND PRESENTED BY MARK ANTHONY RAINES. HOLSWORTHY MARK SHOW _MARK ANTONY RAINES _GHOSTMAN RADIO STATIONCLASSIC OLD EPISODE S PRODUCTION AND PRESENTED BY MARK ANTHONY RAINES. HOLSWORTHY MARK SHOW _MARK ANTONY RAINES _GHOSTMAN RADIO STATIONTim BeckleyTim Beckley...TIMOTHY GREEN BECKLEY - UFO & Paranormal Pioneer Tim Beckley has had so many careers that even his own girlfriend doesn't know what he does for a living... Timothy Green Beckley has been described as the Hunter Thompson of UFOlogy by the editor of UFO magazine Nancy Birnes. Since an early age his life has more or less revolved around the paranormal. At the age of three his life was saved by an invisible force. The house he was raised in was thought to be haunted. His grandfather...2019-01-1351 minGhostman Radio StationGhostman Radio StationTim BeckleyTim Beckley...TIMOTHY GREEN BECKLEY - UFO & Paranormal Pioneer Tim Beckley has had so many careers that even his own girlfriend doesn't know what he does for a living... Timothy Green Beckley has been described as the Hunter Thompson of UFOlogy by the editor of UFO magazine Nancy Birnes. Since an early age his life has more or less revolved around the paranormal. At the age of three his life was saved by an invisible force. The house he was raised in was thought to be haunted. His grandfather...2019-01-1351 minPracticing Lean (Audiobook Preview)Practicing Lean (Audiobook Preview)Chapter 2 - Mark GrabanTo learn more about the book, including how to buy it, go to www.PracticingLean.com. To learn more about the Batz Foundation, their incredible Batz Guide publications for patients, and to donate, visit www.louisebatz.org. Thanks. Chapter 2 written and read by Mark Graban. www.MarkGraban.com. Mark Graban is an internationally-recognized consultant, published author, professional speaker, and blogger. He builds upon a deep education in engineering and management with practical experience working with executives and frontline employees in multiple industries to synthesize and practice methods including Lean management, continuous improvement, statistical methods, and people-centered leadership approaches. Mark is...2018-11-2330 minPracticing Lean (Audiobook Preview)Practicing Lean (Audiobook Preview)Chapter 1 - Mark GrabanTo learn more about the book, including how to buy it, go to www.PracticingLean.com. To learn more about the Batz Foundation, their incredible Batz Guide publications for patients, and to donate, visit www.louisebatz.org. Thanks. About Mark Graban: Mark Graban is an internationally-recognized consultant, published author, professional speaker, and blogger. He builds upon a deep education in engineering and management with practical experience working with executives and frontline employees in multiple industries to synthesize and practice methods including Lean management, continuous improvement, statistical methods, and people-centered leadership approaches. Mark is the author of the Shingo-Award winning book...2018-11-2219 minThe Leader To Leader PodcastThe Leader To Leader PodcastLTL 089: When Trust Is Broken (Part Two): Five Steps To Recovery In Part One of this series, I shared five steps you can take to restore trust when trust is broken. Today, I will share five steps to recovery. These are practical steps you can take that will propel you on the healing path when your trust has been violated. This two-part series has been challenging. There’s no amount of time that I could dedicate to the content that would make me feel like it was adequate to assist you as you listen. At the same time, it was important to me to give you something that you could im...2018-11-1915 minGhostman Radio StationGhostman Radio StationMy guest slot on Exploring the bizarre with tim Swartz; Timothy Beckley. Mr.loboMy guest slot on Exploring the bizarre with tim Swartz; Timothy Beckley. Mr.lobo2018-10-191h 47CLASSIC OLD EPISODE S PRODUCTION AND PRESENTED BY MARK ANTHONY RAINES. HOLSWORTHY MARK SHOW _MARK ANTONY RAINES _GHOSTMAN RADIO STATIONCLASSIC OLD EPISODE S PRODUCTION AND PRESENTED BY MARK ANTHONY RAINES. HOLSWORTHY MARK SHOW _MARK ANTONY RAINES _GHOSTMAN RADIO STATIONMy guest slot on Exploring the bizarre with tim Swartz; Timothy Beckley. Mr.loboMy guest slot on Exploring the bizarre with tim Swartz; Timothy Beckley. Mr.lobo2018-10-191h 47Ghostman Radio StationGhostman Radio StationTim SwartzTim Swartz..https://ghostmanraines.blogspot.com/2018/09/tim-swartz.html2018-09-1657 minCLASSIC OLD EPISODE S PRODUCTION AND PRESENTED BY MARK ANTHONY RAINES. HOLSWORTHY MARK SHOW _MARK ANTONY RAINES _GHOSTMAN RADIO STATIONCLASSIC OLD EPISODE S PRODUCTION AND PRESENTED BY MARK ANTHONY RAINES. HOLSWORTHY MARK SHOW _MARK ANTONY RAINES _GHOSTMAN RADIO STATIONTim SwartzTim Swartz..https://ghostmanraines.blogspot.com/2018/09/tim-swartz.html2018-09-1657 minShift DrinkShift DrinkCannon Ball Brewing with Mark Swartz and Erin KemMark Swartz has seemingly done it all – aviator, train conductor, world traveler, and FedEx box handler. But two years ago he realized his dream of opening his own nanobrewery, Cannon Ball Brewing Co., in a not-yet-developed neighborhood just north of downtown Indianapolis. His interest in brewing really ignited in 2008 when his job as a pilot vanished with the bankruptcy of ATA Airlines. His brewery is now the anchor of a developing area that is home to coffee shops, a distillery, condos, and an influx of new restaurants. Chef Erin Kem joined Mark from the inception of Cannon Bal...2018-08-081h 01Shift Drink PodcastShift Drink PodcastCannon Ball Brewing with Mark Swartz and Erin KemMark Swartz has seemingly done it all – aviator, train conductor, world traveler, and FedEx box handler. But two years ago he realized his dream of opening his own nanobrewery, Cannon Ball Brewing Co., in a not-yet-developed neighborhood just north of downtown Indianapolis. His interest in brewing really ignited in 2008 when his job as a pilot vanished with the bankruptcy of ATA Airlines. His brewery is now the anchor of a developing area that is home to coffee shops, a distillery, condos, and an influx of new restaurants. Chef Erin Kem joined Mark from the inception of Cannon Bal...2018-08-081h 01Shift DrinkShift DrinkCannon Ball Brewing with Mark Swartz and Erin KemMark Swartz has seemingly done it all – aviator, train conductor, world traveler, and FedEx box handler. But two years ago he realized his dream of opening his own nanobrewery, Cannon Ball Brewing Co., in a not-yet-developed neighborhood just north of downtown Indianapolis. His interest in brewing really ignited in 2008 when his job as a pilot vanished with the bankruptcy of ATA Airlines. His brewery is now the anchor of a developing area that is home to coffee shops, a distillery, condos, and an influx of new restaurants. Chef Erin Kem joined Mark from the inception of Cannon Bal...2018-08-081h 01Lean Blog Interviews - Healthcare, Manufacturing, Business, and LeadershipLean Blog Interviews - Healthcare, Manufacturing, Business, and LeadershipJoe Swartz, "Champions of Change" in Supply ChainsThis podcast is sponsored by Cardinal Health. All opinions expressed here are those of Joe Swartz and not of his employer or any other organization. Joining me again for episode #301 of the podcast is Joe Swartz, my friend and co-author for our books Healthcare Kaizen and The Executive Guide to Healthcare Kaizen:. You can learn more about our books here. He also contributed a chapter to the book Practicing Lean. (read an excerpt). Today, we're talking about "Champions of Change," as I've been writing about for Cardinal Health. 2018-02-2028 minLean Blog InterviewsLean Blog InterviewsJoe Swartz, "Champions of Change" in Supply ChainsThis podcast is sponsored by Cardinal Health. All opinions expressed here are those of Joe Swartz and not of his employer or any other organization.Joining me again for episode #301 of the podcast is Joe Swartz, my friend and co-author for our books Healthcare Kaizen and The Executive Guide to Healthcare Kaizen:. You can learn more about our books here. He also contributed a chapter to the book Practicing Lean. (read an excerpt).Today, we're talking about "Champions of Change," as I've been writing about for Cardinal Health.2018-02-2028 minLean Blog Interviews - Healthcare, Manufacturing, Business, and LeadershipLean Blog Interviews - Healthcare, Manufacturing, Business, and LeadershipJoe Swartz, 10+ Years of Kaizen at FranciscanJoining me again for episode #299 of the podcast is Joe Swartz, my friend and esteemed co-author for our books Healthcare Kaizen: Engaging Front-Line Staff in Sustainable Continuous Improvements and The Executive Guide to Healthcare Kaizen: Leadership for a Continuously Learning and Improving Organization. You can learn more about our books here. He was previously the guest in episode #187. Joe is Administrative Director of Business Transformation for Franciscan St. Francis Health System in Indiana (his full bio is here). Today is the first part of a two-part discussion, where Joe reflects on the history and evolution of more than ten y...2018-02-0740 minLean Blog InterviewsLean Blog InterviewsJoe Swartz, 10+ Years of Kaizen at FranciscanJoining me again for episode #299 of the podcast is Joe Swartz, my friend and esteemed co-author for our books Healthcare Kaizen: Engaging Front-Line Staff in Sustainable Continuous Improvements and The Executive Guide to Healthcare Kaizen: Leadership for a Continuously Learning and Improving Organization. You can learn more about our books here. He was previously the guest in episode #187.Joe is Administrative Director of Business Transformation for Franciscan St. Francis Health System in Indiana (his full bio is here). Today is the first part of a two-part discussion, where Joe reflects on the history and evolution of more than ten years o...2018-02-0740 minGuerrillapreneur: The Art of Waging Small Business PodcastGuerrillapreneur: The Art of Waging Small Business PodcastEpisode 15 - Guerrillapreneur Mastermind Interview - Entrepreneurship and Mental Illness: Come In Out The Darkness ft Alika Hope, CoFdr of REpisode 15 is our one-year anniversary episode and we are celebrating. Sign up for our newsletter at ceyero.com for a chance to win a copy of my book, Guerrillapreneur: Small Business Strategy for Davids wanting to Defeat Goliaths. There is also an Amazon Sweepstakes in which I offer some cool electronic devices. Click the Amazon link to enter the Amazon Sweepstakes. https://giveaway.amazon.com/p/ea72b4a8346049b1. The sweepstakes ends on November 20, 2017. In past episodes, we defined Guerrillapreneurs as entrepreneurs who integrate sharing, gig and circular loop economies into their business design as a way...2017-11-1346 minGuerrillapreneur: The Art of Waging Small Business PodcastGuerrillapreneur: The Art of Waging Small Business PodcastEpisode 15 - Guerrillapreneur Mastermind Interview - Entrepreneurship and Mental Illness: Come In Out The Darkness ft Alika Hope, CoFdr of REpisode 15 is our one-year anniversary episode and we are celebrating. Sign up for our newsletter at ceyero.com for a chance to win a copy of my book, Guerrillapreneur: Small Business Strategy for Davids wanting to Defeat Goliaths. There is also an Amazon Sweepstakes in which I offer some cool electronic devices. Click the Amazon link to enter the Amazon Sweepstakes. https://giveaway.amazon.com/p/ea72b4a8346049b1. The sweepstakes ends on November 20, 2017. In past episodes, we defined Guerrillapreneurs as entrepreneurs who integrate sharing, gig and circular loop economies into their business design as a way...2017-11-1346 minLean Blog AudioLean Blog Audio#ChangeChampions at Franciscan St. Francis Health#ChangeChampions at Franciscan St. Francis Health - in Supply Chain and Beyond Today, I'd like to share the second in my series of articles about "Champions of Change." Here, we feature my friends at Franciscan St. Francis, the health system of my Healthcare Kaizen co-author Joe Swartz. As I wrote about in the first article in this series, successful and innovative organizations have "champions of change" at all levels of the organization, and we see that at Franciscan. You can read the article over at Becker's Hospital Review: Champions of Change Make the Difference at Franciscan Health Or you can down...2017-11-0607 minLean Blog AudioLean Blog Audio#ChangeChampions at Franciscan St. Francis Health#ChangeChampions at Franciscan St. Francis Health - in Supply Chain and Beyond Today, I'd like to share the second in my series of articles about "Champions of Change." Here, we feature my friends at Franciscan St. Francis, the health system of my Healthcare Kaizen co-author Joe Swartz. As I wrote about in the first article in this series, successful and innovative organizations have "champions of change" at all levels of the organization, and we see that at Franciscan. You can read the article over at Becker's Hospital Review: Champions of Change Make the Difference at Franciscan Health Or you can down...2017-11-0607 minNo Lies Just BSNo Lies Just BSEpisode Fifty-Three: Devin Burnett*...formerly titled "Kid" Comin' up from Empire Tattoo down in Asheville, NC - Devin Burnett talks about becoming a tattooer in the Instagram Age. Nick breaks his balls for a while and finds out how "J.D." put in the work and the hours and the blood, sweat and thousands of dollars to break in to this industry we all love. If there's a right way to do it these days, Devin probably got as close as you can to it. Porter joins in around the halfway mark and things start gettin' loose from there...2017-09-192h 23Download Full Audiobook in Newspapers & Magazines, News & CultureDownload Full Audiobook in Newspapers & Magazines, News & CultureThe World Wide Web's Inventor Warns It's in Peril on 28th Anniversary by Jon Swartz | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: The World Wide Web's Inventor Warns It's in Peril on 28th Anniversary Author: Jon Swartz Narrator: Mark Ashby Format: Original Recording Length: 4 mins Language: English Release date: 03-13-17 Publisher: USA Today Genres: Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture Summary: The computer scientistwho wrote the blueprint for what would become the World Wide Web 28 years ago today is alarmed at what has happened to it in the past year. "The World Wide Web's Inventor Warns It's in Peril on 28th Anniversary" is from the March 11, 2017 Money section of USA Today. It...2017-03-1304 minDownload Full Audiobook in Newspapers & Magazines, News & CultureDownload Full Audiobook in Newspapers & Magazines, News & CultureComey Drops out of SXSW by Jon Swartz | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Comey Drops out of SXSW Author: Jon Swartz Narrator: Mark Ashby Format: Original Recording Length: 1 min Language: English Release date: 03-08-17 Publisher: USA Today Genres: Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture Summary: The embattled Comey, entangled in another high-stakes political game of poker this time with President Trump cited a scheduling conflict for his last-minute cancellation. He was to speak Monday at the conference. "Comey Drops out of SXSW" is from the March 07, 2017 Tech section of USA Today. It was written by Jon Swartz and narrated by Mark Ashby. Contact...2017-03-0801 minDiscover Full Audiobook in Newspapers & Magazines, News & CultureDiscover Full Audiobook in Newspapers & Magazines, News & CultureOracle Employees Start Petition Urging Company to Oppose Travel Ban by Jon Swartz | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Oracle Employees Start Petition Urging Company to Oppose Travel Ban Author: Jon Swartz Narrator: Mark Ashby Format: Original Recording Length: 1 min Language: English Release date: 02-13-17 Publisher: USA Today Genres: Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture Summary: A trio of Oracle employees, frustrated their company has not signed a tech industry amicus brief opposing President Trump's travel ban, has started an online petition urging the enterprise software giant to join. "Oracle Employees Start Petition Urging Company to Oppose Travel Ban" is from the February 10, 2017 Tech section of USA Today. It...2017-02-1301 minHow To Get Any Full Audiobook in Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture For Absolutely $0 - FULL FREE AudioBookHow To Get Any Full Audiobook in Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture For Absolutely $0 - FULL FREE AudioBookTech's Latest Start-Up: Anti-Trump Activism Audiobook by Jon Swartz, Jessica GuynnListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttp://hotaudiobook.comTitle: Tech's Latest Start-Up: Anti-Trump Activism Author: Jon Swartz, Jessica Guynn Narrator: Mark Ashby Format: Original Recording Length: 7 mins Language: English Release date: 02-09-17 Publisher: USA Today Genres: Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture Publisher's Summary: Maryam Aghamirzadeh accomplished a lot in her 30-plus-year high-tech career. She produced goods and services. She created jobs. And she generated economic value. "Tech's Latest Start-Up: Anti-Trump Activism" is from the February 07, 2017 Tech section of USA Today. It was written by Jon Swartz andJessica Guynn and narrated by Mark Ashby.2017-02-0907 minDownload Full Audiobook in Newspapers & Magazines, News & CultureDownload Full Audiobook in Newspapers & Magazines, News & CultureTech's Latest Start-Up: Anti-Trump Activism by Jon Swartz | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Tech's Latest Start-Up: Anti-Trump Activism Author: Jon Swartz, Jessica Guynn Narrator: Mark Ashby Format: Original Recording Length: 7 mins Language: English Release date: 02-09-17 Publisher: USA Today Genres: Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture Summary: Maryam Aghamirzadeh accomplished a lot in her 30-plus-year high-tech career. She produced goods and services. She created jobs. And she generated economic value. "Tech's Latest Start-Up: Anti-Trump Activism" is from the February 07, 2017 Tech section of USA Today. It was written by Jon Swartz andJessica Guynn and narrated by Mark Ashby. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com2017-02-0907 minDownload Free Audiobook in Newspapers & Magazines, News & CultureDownload Free Audiobook in Newspapers & Magazines, News & CultureCulture-Defining iPhone Turns 10 Today by Jon Swartz | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Culture-Defining iPhone Turns 10 Today Author: Jon Swartz Narrator: Mark Ashby Format: Original Recording Length: 4 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-17 Publisher: USA Today Genres: Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture Summary: It was a decade ago today, at theMoscone Center here, and Apple's iconic co-founder had a hunch it was about to change computing as we know it. In a sit-down interview with USA Today, Jobs made a convincing case, demonstratinghow iPhone users could make calls while viewing content on the Web and exchanging e-mail all at the same time. "...2017-01-1004 minLarge Library of Full Audiobooks in Newspapers & Magazines, News & CultureLarge Library of Full Audiobooks in Newspapers & Magazines, News & CultureCulture-Defining iPhone Turns 10 Today Audiobook by Jon SwartzListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttp://hotaudiobook.comTitle: Culture-Defining iPhone Turns 10 Today Author: Jon Swartz Narrator: Mark Ashby Format: Original Recording Length: 4 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-17 Publisher: USA Today Genres: Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture Publisher's Summary: It was a decade ago today, at theMoscone Center here, and Apple's iconic co-founder had a hunch it was about to change computing as we know it. In a sit-down interview with USA Today, Jobs made a convincing case, demonstratinghow iPhone users could make calls while viewing content on the Web and exchanging e-mail all at the same...2017-01-1004 minGet Audiobook in Newspapers & Magazines, News & CultureGet Audiobook in Newspapers & Magazines, News & CultureTech Companies Left for Dead: Yep, Still Alive by Jon Swartz | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Tech Companies Left for Dead: Yep, Still Alive Author: Jon Swartz Narrator: Mark Ashby Format: Original Recording Length: 4 mins Language: English Release date: 12-29-16 Publisher: USA Today Genres: Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture Summary: Silicon Valley captured the gestalt (uncomfortably so) of, well, Silicon Valley today. Mad Men chronicled advertising on Madison Avenue in the 1960s. Breaking Bad looked at the underground business of meth labs in the 2000s. "Tech Companies Left for Dead: Yep, Still Alive" is from the December 28, 2016 Tech section of USA Today. It was written...2016-12-2904 minGrab Audiobook in Newspapers & Magazines, Science & TechnologyGrab Audiobook in Newspapers & Magazines, Science & TechnologyAdobe Pushes to Staff to Reach, Fail, or Risk Becoming next Kodak by Jon Swartz | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Adobe Pushes to Staff to Reach, Fail, or Risk Becoming next Kodak Author: Jon Swartz, Alexandra Mosher Narrator: Mark Ashby Format: Original Recording Length: 2 mins Language: English Release date: 07-04-16 Publisher: USA Today Genres: Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture Summary: "Adobe Pushes to Staff to Reach, Fail, or Risk Becoming next Kodak" is from the July 03, 2016, Tech section of The USA Today. It was written by Jon Swartz and Alexandra Mosher and narrated by Mark Ashby. ©2016 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. (P)2016 Audible, Inc. C...2016-07-0402 minLean Blog Interviews - Healthcare, Manufacturing, Business, and LeadershipLean Blog Interviews - Healthcare, Manufacturing, Business, and LeadershipHospital Staff & Leaders Talk About the Culture of KaizenEpisode #242 is unique in that it's a collection of audio clips from videos that Joe Swartz and I shot in late 2014 at his health system, Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis. In the videos, a number of nurses and leaders talk about continuous improvement in a way that's fun, wise, and inspirational. As we did last year, Joe and I are hosting a learning event at his system called "Kaizen Live!" where you have a chance to see and hear what a culture of continuous improvement is really like. We hope you'll join us April 5 & 6 for the main experience...2016-02-2522 minLean Blog InterviewsLean Blog InterviewsHospital Staff & Leaders Talk About the Culture of KaizenEpisode #242 is unique in that it's a collection of audio clips from videos that Joe Swartz and I shot in late 2014 at his health system, Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis. In the videos, a number of nurses and leaders talk about continuous improvement in a way that's fun, wise, and inspirational.As we did last year, Joe and I are hosting a learning event at his system called "Kaizen Live!" where you have a chance to see and hear what a culture of continuous improvement is really like. We hope you'll join us April 5 & 6 for the main experience (where...2016-02-2522 minLean Blog AudioLean Blog AudioKaizen Live! 2016 - See a Culture of Continuous ImprovementLast year, Joe Swartz and I hosted a workshop at his organization, Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis. We called it“Kaizen Live!” and it was designed as an opportunity to see a culture of continuous improvement – what does it look like? What do people say?We lay this out in our Healthcare Kaizen books... http://leanblog.org/audio1192016-02-0205 minLean Blog AudioLean Blog AudioKaizen Live! 2016 - See a Culture of Continuous ImprovementLast year, Joe Swartz and I hosted a workshop at his organization, Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis. We called it“Kaizen Live!” and it was designed as an opportunity to see a culture of continuous improvement – what does it look like? What do people say?We lay this out in our Healthcare Kaizen books... http://leanblog.org/audio1192016-02-0205 minThe Life Purpose Advisor Podcast with Angie SwartzThe Life Purpose Advisor Podcast with Angie Swartz51: Mark Haffner: The Life Purpose of an Emmy-Award Winning MusicianIn this episode, Mark Haffner plays several of the songs he has written as we discuss his life as an Emmy-Award winning composer, music producer and story teller, the power of believing in yourself, creativity, podcasting and the gift of fatherhood.  “If you're not doing it in a loving way, why aren't you?”– Mark Haffner About Mark Haffner Mark Haffner is a storyteller and producer, an Emmy-Award winning composer, lyricist, and writer.  He is passionate about all things having to do with creativity and encouraging and nurturing self-expression in artists, writers, musicians, performers, and the every...2015-10-231h 02Lean Blog AudioLean Blog AudioSome Highlights from Last Week's "Kaizen Live" Eventhttp://leanblog.org/audio48 On April 22 and 23, I collaborated with Joe Swartz and a countless number of his colleagues to host 24 visitors from different health systems (and an Indiana state government organization) to learn about the "Kaizen" approach to continuous improvement first hand at Joe's health system - Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis.I tend to "take notes" these days via Twitter and you can read all of my tweets and quotes if you like. Here are a few highlights, incorporating some of these tweets, as appropriate....2015-05-0409 minLean Blog AudioLean Blog AudioSome Highlights from Last Week's "Kaizen Live" Eventhttp://leanblog.org/audio48 On April 22 and 23, I collaborated with Joe Swartz and a countless number of his colleagues to host 24 visitors from different health systems (and an Indiana state government organization) to learn about the "Kaizen" approach to continuous improvement first hand at Joe's health system - Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis.I tend to "take notes" these days via Twitter and you can read all of my tweets and quotes if you like. Here are a few highlights, incorporating some of these tweets, as appropriate....2015-05-0409 minLean Blog AudioLean Blog Audio10 More Reasons to Come See Kaizen at Franciscanhttp://leanblog.org/audio39 Joe Swartz and I have been planning the first-ever workshop (a conference of sorts) where people can come see what a Kaizen culture, or a culture of continuous improvement, looks like at his health system, Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis.It's designed to be a small event. We have ten people registered right now, with a few more committed, and we have space for up to 25 people total. You can still sign up and attend on April 22 (full day) and April 23 (half day). Learn more at http://leanblog.org/audio39.2015-03-3107 minLean Blog AudioLean Blog Audio10 More Reasons to Come See Kaizen at Franciscanhttp://leanblog.org/audio39 Joe Swartz and I have been planning the first-ever workshop (a conference of sorts) where people can come see what a Kaizen culture, or a culture of continuous improvement, looks like at his health system, Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis.It's designed to be a small event. We have ten people registered right now, with a few more committed, and we have space for up to 25 people total. You can still sign up and attend on April 22 (full day) and April 23 (half day). Learn more at http://leanblog.org/audio39.2015-03-3107 minThe Life Purpose Advisor Podcast with Angie SwartzThe Life Purpose Advisor Podcast with Angie Swartz26: Mark Lovett: The Life Purpose of Connecting the DotsMark Lovett discusses helping aspiring entrepreneurs, connecting life events to his purpose, and living with a sense of exploration.2015-03-0946 minLean Blog AudioLean Blog AudioKaizen: Giving Seven Days' Grace on a New IdeaHere's another video in the series that Joe Swartz and I shot at Franciscan St. Francis Health back in October. See them all here or via a YouTube playlist.You might remember pharmacy manager Ronda Freije from two previous videos. Here, she talks about a concept called "Seven Days' Grace." It's a concept that Joe Swartz and I wrote about in Healthcare Kaizen using stories from Franciscan (see excerpts via Google Books).2015-03-0405 minLean Blog AudioLean Blog AudioKaizen: Giving Seven Days' Grace on a New IdeaHere's another video in the series that Joe Swartz and I shot at Franciscan St. Francis Health back in October. See them all here or via a YouTube playlist.You might remember pharmacy manager Ronda Freije from two previous videos. Here, she talks about a concept called "Seven Days' Grace." It's a concept that Joe Swartz and I wrote about in Healthcare Kaizen using stories from Franciscan (see excerpts via Google Books).2015-03-0405 minLean Blog Interviews - Healthcare, Manufacturing, Business, and LeadershipLean Blog Interviews - Healthcare, Manufacturing, Business, and LeadershipJoe Swartz Discusses Healthcare Kaizen and a Culture of Continuous Improvement in HospitalsJoining me for episode #187 is Joe Swartz, my friend and esteemed co-author for our books Healthcare Kaizen: Engaging Front-Line Staff in Sustainable Continuous Improvements and The Executive Guide to Healthcare Kaizen: Leadership for a Continuously Learning and Improving Organization. You can learn more about our books here. Joe is Director of Business Transformation at Franciscan St. Francis Health System in Indianapolis (his full bio is here). In the episode, we talk about his background with Kaizen and how he got into healthcare. Joe discusses how Franciscan got started with Kaizen, some of his favorite Kaizen examples, why it would...2013-09-2632 minLean Blog InterviewsLean Blog InterviewsJoe Swartz, "Healthcare Kaizen"Joining me for episode #187 is Joe Swartz, my friend and esteemed co-author for our books Healthcare Kaizen: Engaging Front-Line Staff in Sustainable Continuous Improvements and The Executive Guide to Healthcare Kaizen: Leadership for a Continuously Learning and Improving Organization. You can learn more about our books here.Joe is Director of Business Transformation at Franciscan St. Francis Health System in Indianapolis (his full bio is here). In the episode, we talk about his background with Kaizen and how he got into healthcare. Joe discusses how Franciscan got started with Kaizen, some of his favorite Kaizen examples, why it would have...2013-09-2532 minNewz of the WorldNewz of the WorldNEWZ039 Bunch of Weed Hoarders New Indian Rape Case, French Intervention and Armed Groups in Mali, Aaron Swartz Remembered, Renewable Resources Atlas, Weed Policy in the Netherlands This week's newz kicks off with an update and a new rape case from northern India. Then we get into Northern Mali, as France takes action, who are the armed groups in the country? Aaron Swartz and his life's work remembered. The first ever Global Atlas for Renewable Energy has been launched. And with the beginning of the new year, the Netherlands has amended their new weed policy in ways that make us go...2013-01-1437 minLean Blog Interviews - Healthcare, Manufacturing, Business, and LeadershipLean Blog Interviews - Healthcare, Manufacturing, Business, and LeadershipDr. Joe Guarisco, Emergency Department Process Improvement through LeanMy guest for podcast #160 is Joseph S. Guarisco, M.D., FAAEM, FACEP. Dr. Guarisco is currently Chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine and System Chief of Emergency Services for the Ochsner Health System. Dr. Guarisco is a keynote speaker at the upcoming Society for Health Systems conference (which I'll be attending) and we are both part of the American Academy of Emergency Physicians annual scientific assembly in February (where I'll be co-presenting with my Healthcare Kaizen co-author Joe Swartz on E.D. process improvement strategies). Here is a Q&A, hosted by SHS, with Dr. Guarisco. In this...2013-01-0429 minLean Blog InterviewsLean Blog InterviewsDr. Joe Guarisco, E.D. Process ImprovementMy guest for podcast #160 is Joseph S. Guarisco, M.D., FAAEM, FACEP. Dr. Guarisco is currently Chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine and System Chief of Emergency Services for the Ochsner Health System. Dr. Guarisco is a keynote speaker at the upcoming Society for Health Systems conference (which I'll be attending) and we are both part of the American Academy of Emergency Physicians annual scientific assembly in February (where I'll be co-presenting with my Healthcare Kaizen co-author Joe Swartz on E.D. process improvement strategies). Here is a Q&A, hosted by SHS, with Dr. Guarisco.In this episode...2013-01-0329 minPress Play On The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Binge-Worthy!Press Play On The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Binge-Worthy!Power Failure: The Inside Story of the Collapse of Enron by Sherron Watkins, Mimi SwartzPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/161739to listen full audiobooks. Title: Power Failure: The Inside Story of the Collapse of Enron Author: Sherron Watkins, Mimi Swartz Narrator: Karen White Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 16 hours 48 minutes Release date: November 7, 2002 Genres: The Americas Publisher's Summary: “They’re still trying to hide the weenie,” thought Sherron Watkins as she read a newspaper clipping about Enron two weeks before Christmas, 2001. . . 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