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SmartPro RadioThe Classical Approach: Preparing Kids for Life, Not Just Tests (Feat. Josh Longenecker) What if a school prioritized character over screens, habits over hacks, and wisdom over information? In this episode, we explore what it really means to educate a child—not just for academic achievement, but for a meaningful life. We discuss the classical model of education and its emphasis on forming logical minds and virtuous hearts. You’ll hear why kindness is strength, how cultural compromise begins, and what it takes to protect a values-driven community—especially during seasons of growth.We also unpack the shifting reasons families are turning to private education: not just to escape distract...
2025-06-021h 03
Rocket NetworkerEpisode #23 - Ellen Donnelly (Partner, DG Advisors, New York, NY)Tune in now to meet @Ellen Donnelly, Partner, DG Advisors in New York, NYJoin us to celebrate Ellen's life journey and learn about the power of using The Threads of Connectivity to build your relationship network. Thank you Ellen's for being such an inspiring role model! It's Time To Launch Connections To Ignite Your Success! Are you Ready!!! Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/@RocketNetworker Listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple, iHeart, Amazon, Podcast Addict, and most other podcast directories. Or visit our webs...
2024-09-0544 min
Rocket NetworkerEpisode #22 - Dr. Jim Strong (Provost and Vice President of Student Affairs (retired) - California State University - StanislausTune in now to meet @Jim Strong, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (retired) and Professor of Marketing at California State University - Stanislaus.Join us to celebrate Jim's life journey and learn about the power of using The Threads of Connectivity to build your relationship network. Thank you Jim's for being such an inspiring role model! It's Time To Launch Connections To Ignite Your Success! Are you Ready!!!At Rocket Networker, we help you Launch Connections To Ignite Your Success! Are you ready!
2024-08-2735 min
Rocket NetworkerEpisode #21 - Dr. Jerry Jakubowski (Provost and VP Student Affairs (retired) at California Maritime Academy)Tune in now to meet Dr. Jerry Jakubowski, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (retired) at California Maritime Academy in Vallejo, CA.Join us to celebrate Jerry's life journey and learn about the power of using The Threads of Connectivity to build your relationship network. Thank you Jerry for being such an inspiring role model! It's Time To Launch Connections To Ignite Your Success! Are you Ready!!!At Rocket Networker, we help you Launch Connections To Ignite Your Success! Are you ready!
2024-07-3129 min
WTOL 11 Leading EdgeLeading Edge | Rocket Networker, kids and podcasting - July 14, 2024
Rick Longenecker is on a mission to connect UToledo graduates from around the country and help them share there stories. Also, teaching kids skills of the future.
2024-07-1522 min
Rocket NetworkerEpisode #20 - Bill Yosses (Executive Chief and Former White House Pastry Chief, New York, NY)Tune in now to meet Bill Yosses, Executive Chief in New York City. Bill has owned and operated restaurants in NYC and served as Executive Pastry Chief at The White under Presidents Bush and Obama.Join us to celebrate Bill's life journey and learn about the power of using The Threads of Connectivity to build your relationship network. Thank you Bill for being such an inspiring role model! It's Time To Launch Connections To Ignite Your Success! Are you Ready!!! Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/@RocketNetworker Lis...
2024-06-2736 min
Rocket NetworkerEpisode #19 - Al Thigpen (Lead Operating Partner, Nautic Partners, Chicago, IL)Tune in now to meet Al Thigpen, Lead Operating Partner for Nautic Partners in Chicago. He also serves as Chair of The Board of Directors for EmpiRX Health and is a board member of multiple other pharmaceutical and healthcare companies. Join us to celebrate Al's life journey and learn about the power of using The Threads of Connectivity to build your relationship network. Thank you Al for being such an inspiring role model! It's Time To Launch Connections To Ignite Your Success! Are you Ready!!! Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel www.you...
2024-06-1938 min
Rocket NetworkerEpisode #18 - Roquel Cunningham Bush (Project Manager, Sequoia, Dallas, TX)Tune in now to meet Roquel Cunningham Bush, Project Manager at Sequoia in Dallas, TX.Join us to celebrate Roquel's life journey and learn about the power of using The Threads of Connectivity to build your relationship network. Thank you Roquel for being such an inspiring role model! It's Time To Launch Connections To Ignite Your Success! Are you Ready!!! Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/@RocketNetworker Listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple, iHeart, Amazon, Podcast Addict, and most other podcast directories. Or visit our...
2024-06-1239 min
Rocket NetworkerEpisode #17 - Chris McBurney (Vice President, Novartis, East Hanover, NJ)Tune in now to meet Chris McBurney, Vice President and Head of US Medical Affairs Field Engagement, Novartis in East Hanover, NJ. @Michelle NovakJoin us to celebrate Chris's life journey and learn about the power of using The Threads of Connectivity to build your relationship network. Thank you Chris for being such an inspiring role model! It's Time To Launch Connections To Ignite Your Success! Are you Ready!!! Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/@RocketNetworker Listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple, iHeart, Amazon, Podcast Addict, and...
2024-05-1935 min
Rocket NetworkerEpisode #16 - Julie Reiner (Singer/Songwriter - Nashville and Charlotte)Tune in now to meet Julie Reiner, Singer/Songwriter in Charlotte, NC.Join us to celebrate Julie's life journey and learn about the power of using The Threads of Connectivity to build your relationship network. Thank you Julie for being such an inspiring role model!Check out Julie's songs at https://s.disco.ac/swgjdewphxqp. Also check out these songs that Julie wrote:• Redneck Magic by Robert Abernathy• Beach Looks Good by Robert Abernathy• Ticket by Nicole Springer It's Time To Launch Connections To Ignite Your Success! Are you Ready!!!
2024-05-1839 min
Rocket NetworkerEpisode #15 - Tony Pietrocola - President, Agile Blue (Cleveland, OH)Tune in now to meet Tony Pietrocola, President of Agile Blue in Cleveland, OH.Join us to celebrate Tony’s life journey and learn about the power of using The Threads of Connectivity to build your relationship network. Thank you Tony for being such an inspiring role model! It's Time To Launch Connections To Ignite Your Success! Are you Ready!!! Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/@RocketNetworker Listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple, iHeart, Amazon, Podcast Addict, and most other podcast directories. Or vis...
2024-05-1833 min
Rocket NetworkerEpisode #14 - Ken Reiner (VP Content Acquisition - INSP, Charlotte, NC)Tune in now to meet Ken Reiner, Vice President of Content Acquisition for INSP in Charlotte, NC. Join us to celebrate Ken's life journey and learn about the power of using The Threads of Connectivity to build your relationship network. Thank you Ken for being such an inspiring role model! It's Time To Launch Connections To Ignite Your Success! Are you Ready!!! Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@RocketNetworker/videos Listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple, iHeart, Amazon, Podcast Addict, and most other podcast directories....
2024-05-1139 min
Rocket NetworkerEpisode #13 - Jon Nieman (G42 - Abu Dhabi, UAETune in now to meet Jon Nieman, Head of Investments for G42 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Join us to celebrate Jon’s life journey and learn about the power of using The Threads of Connectivity to build your relationship network. Thank you Jon for being such an inspiring role model!It's Time To Launch Connections To Ignite Your Success! Are you Ready!!!Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@RocketNetworker/videosListen to this episode on Spotify, Apple, iHeart, Amazon, Podcast Addict, and most other podcast directories.
2024-05-1134 min
Rocket NetworkerEpisode 12 - Megan McPhilliamy (New York Police Department)Tune in now to meet Megan McPhilliamy, Fitness Instructor for The New York Police Department in New York City. Join us to celebrate Megan’s life journey and learn about the power of using The Threads of Connectivity to build your relationship network. Thank you Megan for being such an inspiring role model! It's Time To Launch Connections To Ignite Your Success! Are you Ready!!! Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@RocketNetworker/videos Listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple, iHeart, Amazon, Podcast Addict, and most other...
2024-05-0735 min
Rocket NetworkerEpisode 11 - Jack Kosakowski (CEO Junior Achievement USA)Tune in now to meet Jack Kosakowski, President and CEO of Junior Achievement USA in Colorado Springs, CO. Join us to celebrate Jack’s life journey and learn about the power of using The Threads of Connectivity to build your relationship network. Thank you Jack for being such an inspiring role model!It's time to Launch Connections To Ignite Your Success! Are you Ready!!!Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@RocketNetworker/videosListen to this episode on Spotify, Apple, iHeart, Amazon, Podcast Addict, and most other podcast directories.
2024-05-0635 min
Rocket NetworkerEpisode 10 - Jared Rorer (Accenture - Managing Director, Charlotte, NC)Tune in now to meet Jared Rorrer, Managing Director, North America Banking Lead and Global Commercial/Wholesale Banking Leader for Accenture in Charlotte, NC. Join us to celebrate Jared’s life journey and learn about the power of using The Threads of Connectivity to build your relationship network. Thank you Jared for being such an inspiring role model! It's Time To Launch Connections To Ignite Your Success! Are you Ready!!! Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@RocketNetworker/videos Listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple, iHeart, Amazon...
2024-04-2841 min
Rocket NetworkerEpisode 9 - Chuck Ealey (Chairman, The Chuck Ealey Foundation - Toronto, Ontario)Tune in now to meet Chuck Ealey, Senior Financial Consultant (retired), Investors Group and Chairman of The Chuck Ealey Foundation in Toronto. Join us to celebrate Chuck's life journey and learn about the power of using The Threads of Connectivity to build your relationship network. Thank you Chuck for your Undefeated Spirit and for being such an inspiring role model!It's time to Launch Connections To Ignite Your Success! Are you Ready!!!Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@RocketNetworker/videosListen to this episode on Spotify, Apple, iHeart...
2024-04-2644 min
Rocket NetworkerEpisode 8 - Eric Hren (Innowell in Sydney, Australia)Tune in now to meet Eric Hren, Chief Growth Officer, Innowell in Sydney, Austrlia. Join us to celebrate Eric’s life journey and learn about the power of using The Threads of Connectivity to build your relationship network. Thank you Eric for being such an inspiring role model!At Rocket Networker, we help you Launch Connections To Ignite Your Success! Are you Ready!!!Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@RocketNetworker/videosListen to this episode on Spotify, Apple, iHeart, Amazon, Podcast Addict, and most other podcast directories.
2024-04-1936 min
Rocket NetworkerEpisode 7 - Colonel Bob Mitchell (US Army Retired in Dotham, AL)Tune in now to meet Colonel (retired) Bob Mitchell, US Army Medevac Battalion Commander. Join us to celebrate Bob’s life journey and learn about the power of using The Threads of Connectivity to build your relationship network. Thank you Bob for your service to our country and for being such an inspiring role model!At Rocket Networker, we help you Launch Connections To Ignite Your Success! Are you Ready!!!Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@RocketNetworker/videosListen to this episode on Spotify, Apple, iHeart, Amazon, Podcast Ad...
2024-04-1942 min
Rocket NetworkerEpisode 6 - Frank Miceli (Odeon Capital in New York, NY)Tune in now to meet Frank Miceli, Managing Partner - Event Driven Sales for Odeon Capital Group in New York. Join us to celebrate Frank's life journey and learn about the power of using The Threads of Connectivity to build your relationship network. Thank you Frank for being such an inspiring role model!At Rocket Networker, we help you Launch Connections To Ignite Your Success! Are you Ready!!!Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@RocketNetworker/videosListen to this episode on Spotify, Apple, iHeart, Amazon, Podcast Addict, and...
2024-04-1642 min
Rocket NetworkerEpisode 5 - Christine Menard (Invesco in Charlotte, NC)Tune in now to meet Christine (Sailer) Menard, Director of Learning and Development for Invesco. A fun interview from Charlotte, NC. Join us to celebrate Christine’s life journey and learn about the power of using The Threads of Connectivity to build your relationship network. Thank you Christine for being such an inspiring role model!At Rocket Networker, we help you Launch Connections To Ignite Your Success! Are you Ready!!!Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@RocketNetworker/videosListen to this episode on Spotify, Apple, iHeart, Ama...
2024-04-1353 min
Rocket NetworkerEpisode 4 - Taylor Oswald (Viridis Initiative in Charlotte, NC)Tune in now to meet Taylor Oswald, Principal and National Practice Leader for Viridis Initiative in Charlotte, NC. Join us to celebrate Taylor's life journey and learn about the power of using The Threads of Connectivity to build your relationship network. Thank you Taylor for being such an inspiring role model!At Rocket Networker, we help you Launch Connections To Ignite Your Success! Are you Ready!!!Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@RocketNetworker/videosListen to this episode on Spotify, Apple, iHeart, Amazon, Podcast Addict, and most other...
2024-04-0944 min
Rocket NetworkerEpisode 3 - Ryan Huzjak (Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, PA)Tune in now to meet Ryan Huzjak, Vice President of Marketing and Sales for The Pittsburgh Steelers. Join us to celebrate Ryan’s life journey and learn about the power of using The Threads of Connectivity to build your relationship network. Thank you Ryan for being such an inspiring role model!At Rocket Networker, we help you Launch Connections To Ignite Your Success! Are you Ready!!!Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@RocketNetworker/videosListen to this episode on Spotify, Apple, iHeart, Amazon, Podcast Addict, and most other po...
2024-04-0846 min
Rocket NetworkerPhilanthropic Episode - Songfest 2024 (Toledo, OH)Tune in now to meet Greta Fobare (Mortar Board and Alpha Omicron Pi) and Sammy Neuberger (Blue Key Honor Society and Kappa Delta Rho Fraternity). In the spirit of having fun and raising money for a great cause, Greta and Sammy have challenged The Rocket Networker Podcast audience. They are co-masters of ceremony for Songfest 2024 at UToledo. This Saturday, April 6th hundreds of UToledo students will compete in a song and dance competition for bragging rights and to raise $16,000 for Sunshine Communities in Maumee, Ohio. This will help break barriers for individuals with developmental disabilities.
2024-04-0413 min
Rocket NetworkerEpisode 2 - Pete Travnicek (Halo Investing in Abu Dhabi)Tune in now to meet Pete Travnicek, Executive Vice President of Halo Investing in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.Join us to celebrate Pete’s life journey and learn about the power of using The Threads of Connectivity to build your relationship network. Thank you Pete for being such an inspiring role model!At Rocket Networker, we help you Launch Connections To Ignite Your Success! Are you ready!
2024-04-0452 min
Rocket NetworkerEpisode 1 - Michelle Amato (Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH)Rocket Networker Podcast Episode #1 – tune in now to meet Michelle Amato, Senior Vice Chair, Philanthropy for The Cleveland Clinic. Join us to celebrate Michelle’s life journey and learn about the power of using The Threads of Connectivity to build your relationship network. Thank you Michelle for being such an inspiring role model!www.rocketnetworker.com At Rocket Networker, we help you Launch Connections To Ignite Your Success! Are you ready!
2024-04-0243 min
Rocket NetworkerEpisode O - Launch of The Rocket Networker PodcastWelcome to The Rocket Networker Podcast! This episode provides a short intro to the purpose of this networking and relationship management series. As an entrepreneur, executive, advisor, and technologist - - I've had the privilege of living across the United States and working around the world. Over four decades, I've engaged with people from all walks of life - - all day, every day - - it's what I love to do. In every episode of The Rocket Networker, I interview incredible people that I've met along the way. Many of them from my h...
2024-04-0101 min
AteorizarAteorizar #3.1: Libertad de ExpresiónPremio Paulo Coelho:
Justin Harris (R-AK) por proponer que como los niños no pueden rezar en la escuela pública, pues que lo hagan cantando himnos religiosos. (Noticia aquí)
Focus on the Family por sus terribles predicciones del 2008 de lo que iba a pasar si ganaba Obama, que no ocurrieron, por supuesto. (Noticia aquí)
El sacerdote católico Dwight Longenecker por decir que los ateos son prueba de que dios existe. (Noticia aquí)
El predicador Joel Osteen por decir que el no escogió ser heterosexual, pero el ser homosexual aun así sigue siendo algo incorrecto. (Noticia aquí)
El Gobernador de Texas...
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