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Owning my mistake: Breast Cancer and Insurance.
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Oct. 18, 2022

Owning my mistake: Breast Cancer and Insurance.

In this video, I want to talk about something that's been on my mind lately: COBRA and Marketplace insurance. I want to talk about some of the lessons learned after my wife's breast cancer diagnosis. I hope that this podcast will help you understand COBRA and Marketplace insurance and make the best decisions for your health insurance needs. I want you to know that you're not alone and that there are people out there who understand what you're going through. www.whatwedomattersnow.com https://www
Do this if Leadership Matters: Simon Says
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June 30, 2022

Do this if Leadership Matters: Simon Says

The lessons discussed will help you on your journey if you care about being a better leader. Listen to Simon share his story about Noah and share your thoughts in the comment section!
Top 4 skills leaders need
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May 28, 2022

Top 4 skills leaders need

In This episode I talk about the top 4 qualities leaders need based on my late 2021 Linkedin survey. Pleaser share your thoughts!
Joe Rogan, Michael Myer and the Globe Santa have what in common? Find out next!
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Nov. 23, 2021

Joe Rogan, Michael Myer and the Globe Santa have what in common? Find out next!

On this episode of In The Back Room, I sit down with comedian and actor Lenny Clarke for a free-wheeling discussion touching on his alcoholism, stroke, charity work, dramatic weight loss and more. Lenny features in the new Halloween Kills film , starring Michael Myers, realizing a childhood dream of his to be killed in a Hollywood horror film. Lenny and I start off by talking about some great American comedians who were friends and heroes of Lenny, from Stephen Wright to Steve Sweeney. Lenny was
Down Syndrome Awareness with Leissa Miller
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Nov. 9, 2021

Down Syndrome Awareness with Leissa Miller

Leissa Miller is a wife, mother of an 11-year old son with Down Syndrome, and advocate for people with disabilities. She has been making the world better for him and other parents of children with Down Syndrome. Bob and Leissa are taking the principles of leadership beyond The Back Room and into our communities. Leissa discusses her son's diagnosis, the medical staff that made a difference, and the programs, like Gigi's Playhouse, paraprofessionals, teachers & Individuals with Disabilities Educ
Mindfulness: In the Present Moment with Mindfulness Teacher Cecilia Howard
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Oct. 26, 2021

Mindfulness: In the Present Moment with Mindfulness Teacher Cecilia Howard

What if leaders could wave a magic wand and instantly improve their company culture while reducing their employee's stress? Military organizations and Fortune 500 companies accomplish these results every year through mindfulness-based programs. No magic. Just time-tested techniques that deliver results. In this episode, I am speaking with Cecilia Howard, mindfulness and meditation workshop leader, to address misconceptions around mindfulness practices and explain how leaders can embrace the posi
Tom Looney on making an impact in business and community service!
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Oct. 20, 2021

Tom Looney on making an impact in business and community service!

Are you making a true impact on the lives of others through your current career? In this episode of In the Back Room, I welcome Tom Looney to share his unique perspective on leadership and innovation in business and education, highlighting the characteristics of great leaders, offering expert advice for new salespeople, and sharing ways business can help optimize the efficiency of educators in 2021. Tom gives insight into his first sales job and how he grew and leveraged his skills in sales, pro
Discussing Leadership and the future of learning with Gus Schmedlen
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Oct. 12, 2021

Discussing Leadership and the future of learning with Gus Schmedlen

Is AI the future of teaching? Technology has become necessary for learning, especially during the New Normal. In this episode of In the Back Room, our guest Gus Schmedlen talks with us about the future of learning. He serves as President & Chief Revenue Officer at Merlyn Mind. He formerly served as Vice President and Head of Worldwide Education at HP, where he oversaw a period of rapid expansion, leading to creating a multi-billion-dollar global education technology business. During his tenure a
Is Big Brother Watching you? How does that impact Trust and Communication?
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Oct. 5, 2021

Is Big Brother Watching you? How does that impact Trust and Communication?

Is Big Brother watching you? At what point does surveillance cross the line of privacy and ethics? In this episode of In the Back Room, I talk about the potential of Big Brother listening in on us and how the increased use of surveillance and monitoring during COVID is affecting the world. Highlighting insightful results from a LinkedIn survey, I share why leaders, especially leaders in business, need to be focused on communication above anything else. As I speak on factors of trust and legality

Recent Blog Posts

Supporting Parents Raising Children With Down Syndrome
Nov. 10, 2021

Supporting Parents Raising Children With Down Syndrome

October was Down Syndrome Awareness month, but it's never too late for you or your organization to get involved. Work-life balance has always been a topic of conversation for leaders within organizations. This week on the podcast, I am shin…
2 ROI's Leaders can expect with Mindfulness training
Oct. 28, 2021

2 ROI's Leaders can expect with Mindfulness training

Mindfulness training may seem like the newest trend in corporate coaching. Many leaders struggle to make the connection between mindfulness training and business success. In this week's podcast episode, I spoke with Cecilia Howard, Mindfulness-Medit…
54% of our teachers are thinking about leaving education?
Oct. 14, 2021

54% of our teachers are thinking about leaving education?

Todd Whitaker, American educator, author, and motivational speaker, stated:"The best thing about being a teacher is that it matters. The hardest thing about being a teacher is that it matters every day."In a recent interview, Tom Looney asked me…
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