Episodes
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
036: Life among Entertainment Legends featuring Ed Traversari
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
With more than 46 years of live entertainment expertise, Ed Traversari has been a part of the entertainment scene in Western PA and beyond. He has worked for Pittsburgh concert promoters company DiCesare Engler Productions as a production manager, talent booker, director of marketing and general manager of the Chevrolet Amphitheatre at Station Square. DiCesare Engler produced concerts at the Stanley Theatre (which they later sold to the Cultural District to become The Benedum Center), the Syria Mosque, AJ Palumbo Center, Mellon Arena, Heinz Field, PNC Park and Chevrolet Amphitheatre at Station Square, among others.
In addition to teaching, Traversari consults for a number of clients including Heinz Hall, Seven Springs Resort, The Pittsburgh Irish Festival, PBS Television Concert Series and Carnegie Science Center. He also helped produce The Joe Grushecky/Bruce Springsteen shows at Soldiers and Sailors Hall and The Bob Marley Celebration at The Benedum Center.
00:00 Welcome to Episode 36
00:25 Updates with Dennis, Angelo and Patrick
03:00 Introducing Ed Traversari
04:40 From Drummer to exploring the business of entertainment
07:00 The Guess Who and the Student Activities Committee
11:00 Bookings, Agents, and first concerts
14:00 Wanted: Runner @ DiCesare Engler
18:50 Air America, Jeff Beck, Jefferson Airplane and a Rolls Royce
22:00 Stanley Theater, Syria Mosque, IC Light Amphitheater, Star Lake Amphitheater
27:50 What should students be doing today to gain entry into the industry?
28:45 Marketing, Accounting, Booking, General Manager to College Professor
39:55 The synergy between passion, perseverance and pursuit of a Career
44:00 The Irony of SlipKnot
46:00 Agents, Settlers, Managers, and Promoters
49:20 Settling a Show
52:30 Show Plaques and a unique Trophy for Bon Jovi
58:00 In terms of your career, is following your passion and taking calculated risks still applicable today?
01:01:00 Nazareth, Stanley Theater and feet dangling from a Chandelier
01:04:30 Rapid Fire Questions for Ed
#1 Favorite Artists to Work With?
#2 One Artist you could bring back for a Day
#3 Favorite Vocalist
01:21:00 Frankie Valli still singing at 89 years of age!
01:22:30 Reflection and Final Thoughts from Ed Traversari
01:25:30 Check out Good Karma on Facebook to see Ed and his band Perform !!
01:27:25 Final Thoughts from Angelo, Dennis and Patrick
01:31:30 Photos with Artists over the years!
01:31:40 Closing Credits
Thursday May 18, 2023
035: Emerging Influencers within a MultiPolar World featuring Steve Adelkoff
Thursday May 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
Steve Adelkoff joins us to explore global events shaping our economies, regional conflict, currency valuation, Anti-Fragile systems, and so much more. This episode will begin to provide some insight as well as pose questions worth pondering given the amount of historic change happening around us daily.
00:00 Welcome to Episode #35
00:15 Point Park University Graduation
00:30 Check out Steve in Episodes #9 and #25
04:30 Update with Angelo and Patrick
06:45 Welcome back Steve Adelkoff
09:40 The Big Players and a Confluence of Events
16:35 The Impact of Global Influence
24:00 Shortening Supply Chains impact upon global Relationships
37:00 AntiFragile Systems and Free Markets
48:00 Do these global events really impact everyday lives?
55:00 Are Nations simply imposing their will as opposed to supporting expression of cultural norms and values?
58:00. How does the conflict in Ukraine get resolved?
1:05:00 Has trust finally been destroyed between nation states?
1:08:40 Will the U.S. Dollar ever be replaced as the Reserve Currency?
1:13:05 Is the U.S. shifting away from an extended period of stability?
1:15:00. Steve’s Final Thoughts: The Promise of Sanctions!
1:16:15 Final Thoughts with Angelo and Patrick
1:18:40 Closing Theme
Wednesday May 03, 2023
034: London Based Creative with a Passion for Travel featuring Kate Bodner
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Patrick, Dennis and Angelo welcome to the studio Kate Bodner. Kate is a London based Creative that has blended her love for the Performing Arts with Augmented and Virtual Reality. Having lived in Ireland, Australia, and now London, she is embarking upon an exciting career after completing her Master's Degree in Big Data Culture & Society at Kings College London. We look forward to sharing with you her journey as well as some local insight to fantastic 'Spoons' located around the London area.
00:00 Welcome to the Show
00:25 Update with Dennis, Angelo, and Patrick
03:33 Kate Bodner: Welcome to the Show!
05:40 Kate’s beginning within Performing Arts
05:40 Q: What was one of your earliest performances?
08:00 Q: Describe your experience at the Conservatory at Point Park
10:30 Q: What did you learn while training with the Conservatory?
15:00 Q: How did you fuse Performing Arts with Augmented Reality?
22:10 Q: Could you speak about your research at Kings College London related to the 4th Wall and Augmented Reality in a performance?
29:15 Q: Could you share some perspective of performing arts from being abroad?
30:20 Q: What have you learned from your time in Ireland, Australia, and London?
35:15 Q: What is the best advice Kate has received?
37:50 Q: What advice would you give to our audience?
42:30 Q: What is the one food you miss while living abroad?
43:50 Kate shares the phenomenon of ‘Spoons’ in London
46:30 Staying connected with Kate
47:50 Dennis & Patrick answer Audience Questions
48:38 Q1: Should I take lower paying job that I’m excited about or a higher paying job that I would not really be happy doing?
52:30 Q2: Dennis, Angelo, Patrick, what have you learned about leadership from hosting the podcast?
55:25 Q3: How can I become better at integrating my instincts into decision making rather than always looking for additional quantitative data?
1:00:40 Q4: Angelo, Dennis, Patrick… what is your favorite Ice Cream?
1:03:30 Final Thoughts
1:04:00 Final Credits
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
033: Dreams as Big as the Sky featuring Kate Gunderson
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
The team had the opportunity to connect with Kate Gunderson of 'The Plane Kate'. Kate is a mechanical, aerospace, and flight test engineer on a mission to empower women to confidently thrive in the world of STEM.
00:00 Welcome to the Show
00:00 Update with Angelo, Dennis & Patrick
06:25 Introducing Kate Gunderson: Dreams as Big as the Sky
07:40 KG: How did you discover your Passion for NASA, Space, Engineering?
09:30 KG: Walking thru the doors at NASA - Presence of Women in STEM
11:10 KG: Pushing the Boundaries of your Comfort Zone
13:20 KG: Making Big Decisions
14:20 KG: A little Self-Doubt is ok!
15:30 KG: What did you learn about life from NASA and Test Pilot School
17:10 KG: Passion and Intelligence
20:00 KG: Training and Running the Boston Marathon
21:50 KG: One person you’ve got to meet that was incredibly cool?
23:00 KG: Empowering Women in STEM
25:00 KG: What advice can you share with others pursuing their dreams?
29:30 Stay Connected with Kate - here’s how!
31:00 Student & Audience Q&A
32:00 Q#1: Graduation: Transitioning to our Professional Endeavors?
39:45 Q#2: Advice related to pursuing ones passion as a career
42:00 Q#3: When it comes to salary, what and how is negotiable?
45:00 Q#4: Found a great job, yet ended up with an unethical boss?
51:25 Congratulations to our friend, Kiesha Lalama!!
52:20 Closing Thoughts
52:40 Closing Theme
Connect with Kate by visiting her website: https://katelyngunderson.com/
Follow her on Instagram here!
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Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
032: New Year’s Resolution featuring Dr. Britney Brinkman
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
The team from Take The Hill are back in the studio after a creative break. This episode, Dennis, Angelo, and Patrick talk about the new podcast format, catch up with Dr. Britney Brinkman to discuss New Year's Resolutions, and answer your questions related to best Pizza and taking multiple internships at the same employer.
00:00 Welcome
01:00 Updates with Patrick, Dennis, and Angelo
08:20 Dr. Britney Brinkman: New Year's Resolutions
34:50 Listener Submitted Questions
35:10 What are positive traits of College Students?
40:30 Will Angelo be bringing back the mohawk in 2023?
43:30 Should I take two internships at the same employer?
46:35 What have organizations learned from the pandemic?
54:00 Who has better Pizza: Sanremo's or Genoa?
58:00 Closing Thoughts
Catch us in the studio on our YouTube Channel - link to episode #32
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Patrick and Angelo had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Don Green, President of Point Park University, to talk about Leadership, Transitions, Purpose, and of course favorite food and music!
Friday Nov 19, 2021
#030: TTH Live! Point Park Students Leading the Way
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Friday Nov 19, 2021
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Take The Hill Live! returns in person to Point Cafe at Point Park University to host conversations with students about what they are most excited about, what they've learned over the last year, and much more!
Friday Apr 30, 2021
029: Youngest Solo Pilot World Record featuring Travis Ludlow
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Friday Apr 30, 2021
On May 29th, Travis Ludlow will embark upon the journey of a lifetime while seeking the opportunity to become the youngest pilot to circumnavigate the globe. Join us in the studio to talk with Travis about his upcoming adventure.
Connect with Travis at: https://aroundtheworldsolo.co.uk/
Follow him on Instagram @travisludlow_aroundtheworld
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Missionary Bush Pilot Ryan Farran has blended his desire to serve others with his love of aviation. Join us in the studio to learn more about his background and journey that has taken him to the beautiful Melanesian island of Papua New Guinea.
Monday Mar 29, 2021
027: "Leadership, Music & Perspective" featuring Dr. Jonas Prida
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Dr. Jonas Prida, Acting Provost @ Point Park University joins us to talk about Leadership, Perspective, and musical influences. Join us in the studio for this high energy and fast paced episode.
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
026: "Reflections of Leadership" featuring Dr. Paul Hennigan
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
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Join us in studio with Dr. Paul Hennigan, President of Point Park University, to reflect upon Leadership, Courage, Advice for Students, and a peek into songs that are on his playlist.
00:00 Welcome Message
02:00 Introducing Dr. Paul Hennigan
03:00 Dr. Hennigan’s Definition of Leadership
04:00 Reflection Upon Significant Leadership Moments
05:45 Integrity, Truth, and Data Driven Decisions
07:30 The Importance of Simplifying Complexity
09:45 Developing the Courage to Lead
11:45 Reflection Upon a Significant Leadership Challenge
17:20 What is on Dr. Hennigan’s Music Playlist
18:50 Writing: Key to Reflection and Introspection
21:00 Stepping into Leadership Roles
25:15 Understanding and Embracing Change
26:30 Navigating Ambiguity
28:30 Advice for Students - Push Yourself Forward
29:50 Focus Upon Finishing the Job
32:00 Advice on How to Measure Incremental Progress
34:50 Cherished Memories of the Point Park University Community
36:25 Organic Leadership: Vision, Passion, and Character
40:25 Final Thoughts with Angelo & Dennis
44:30 Closing Thoughts
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
025: "GameStop, RobinHood and Reddit" featuring Steve Adelkoff
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
We welcome back to the podcast, Steve Adelkoff, to break down Retail Investing, Reddit, GameStop, Robinhood, and exactly what is a short squeeze. Steve does his best to break down misconceptions and to illuminate the dynamic forces impacting the markets over the past few weeks.
00:00 Welcome to the Podcast
00:40 Introducing Steve Adelkoff
01:40 Correcting the Paradigm
03:00 The Short Squeeze
04:25 Short Selling and Market Influence
06:20 Jim Chanos, Enron and Short Selling
07:15 Institutional Investors and Retail Investors
11:50 How Momentum was built in the Marketplace
14:50 The Danger Behind Attempted Market Manipulation
17:00 Illuminating GameStop, Robinhood, and Reddit
18:40 What is Short Selling
26:05 Impact Upon Smaller Investors in the Market
29:00 Economics versus The Social Good
31:40 Retail Investors and the SEC
34:50 Steve’s Takes Over The Show
35:45 Is this the Year of the Moderate?
42:30 Your First Ferrari
43:35 Long Term Investing and Capital Gains Rate
47:30 Lost Correlation Between Interest Rates and Asset Values
49:30 What’s On the Horizon for Central Banks
53:50 Gaining a Systemic Perspective During Periods of Instability
56:00 Final Thoughts From Dennis & Angelo
1:00:00 Staying Connected with Steve Adelkoff
1:02:00 Closing Thoughts
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
024 'I For Italia' featuring Stefano Paris
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Stefano Paris, Founder of I for Italia, enables you to dream, plan, and travel in Italy with their passionate, local experts. His team delivers Live Virtual Tours that are interactive and immersive experiences that offer insight into Italy's authentic lifestyle without leaving the comfort of your home.
00:00 Welcome
00:35 Introducing Stefano Paris and ‘I For Italia’
02:40 Experiencing Italy Authentically through the Eyes of Locals
03:00 “Eternally Hungry in Rome” - An Introduction to Food in Italy
Beginning with Breakfast
06:00 Maritozzo Con Panna at Pasticceria Regoli
08:00 Coffee Rules in Italy
10:00 Italian Moment: How To Order Your Breakfast
Into the Heart of Rome
16:00 Historical Perspectives from the Center of Rome
20:26 Giordano Bruno: Philosopher, Mathematician, Poet, Alchemist
Mid-Morning Snack
27:50 White Pizza with Mortadella at Forno Roscioli
44:08 The History of Rome’s Jewish Ghetto’s and their Influence upon Roman Food
Lunchtime in Rome
48:45 Lunch at Sora Margherita
50:10 Carciofo Alla Giudia - Jewish Style Artichoke
50:30 Italian Moment: How to Order Lunch with a Glass of Wine
52:44 Dessert: Crostata Ricotta E Viscole at Pasticceria Boccione
Back to the Tour
59:40 Piazza Navona and the Stadio Di Domiziano
01:01:20 The Architectural Rivalry and Egyptian Obelisks
01:05:20 Time for a Negroni Aperitif
Dinner with Stefano - A Casa Mia!
01:08:00 Pasta Carbonara
01:10:00 Rules for Making Perfect Carbonara
01:14:50 Authenticity, Passion, and a Global Family
01:15:40. Staying Connected with Stefano and ‘I For Italia’
01:20:00 Stefano’s Favorite Foods
01:22:40 Final Thoughts
To learn more about I for Italia and Stefano, be sure to visit them at www.iforitalia.com.
Be sure to follow them on instagram at @i_for_italia
Friday Dec 18, 2020
023 "Appalachian Fare & Personal Narratives" featuring Katherine Schuler
Friday Dec 18, 2020
Friday Dec 18, 2020
Located in Lawrenceville, just outside of downtown Pittsburgh, Rolling Pepperoni serves up personal narratives woven within delicious Appalachian Fare. Katt’s vision for Rolling Pepperoni invites us to break bread across Appalachia while uniting rural and urban communities through an impactful business model.
00:00 Welcome Message
01:40 Introducing Katt Schuler and Rolling Pepperoni
04:50 Pittsburgh: The Convergence of Rural and Urban Landscapes
06:30 Creativity Fuels the Entrepreneurial Spirit
09:10 The Story Project: Illuminating Appalachian Narratives
12:45 The Importance of Teams, Trust and Empowerment
14:50 The First Person is Important, The Second Person is Critical
16:10 Balance and Wellness is a Top Priority
18:10 The Impact of Women as Entrepreneurs
21:00 Exploring the Rolling Pepperoni Menu
24:10 Regenerative Business Model and unique Pricing Strategy
26:10 Hope, Sadness, Passion: Narratives from a Socially Defined Culture
28:50 Katt Shares Two Stories from the Upcoming Book
33:25 What’s on the Horizon for Katt and Rolling Pepperoni
36:25 The Secret Behind the Perfect Pepperoni Roll
38:45 Food Connects us with History and Culture
42:50 Advice to other Women Entrepreneurs
48:15 How to Stay Connected with Katt and Rolling Pepperoni
49:40 Final Thoughts from Dennis and Angelo
54:00 Closing Reflections & Sources of Inspiration
To learn more about Katt, Rolling Pepperoni or to order some of her delicious pepperoni rolls be sure to visit www.rollingpepperoni.com
Friday Dec 11, 2020
022: "Invitation to a Brave Space" featuring Michael Goldberg
Friday Dec 11, 2020
Friday Dec 11, 2020
Michael Goldberg is an alchemist of spirits and founder of Brave Hospitality. Join us for a conversation with this introspective leader who is reshaping the hospitality industry in Pittsburgh and beyond.
As Micky Scottbey Jone’s poem so eloquently states, “We will not be perfect. This space will not be perfect. It will not always be what we wish it to be. But It will be our brave space together, and We will work on it side by side”
Michael’s work within the industry mirrors the ethos that our efforts may not always be perfect, but he will stand side by side with those he works with and continue to work towards perfection together.
00:00 Welcome Message
01:40 Introducing Michael Goldberg
03:00 Becoming “The Fixer”
03:40 From Pittsburgh to New York City
04:45 Brave Hospitality and a Desire to Help Others
07:30 How to See Big Picture while paying Attention to Details?
09:50 How do you Approach Challenges too big to Overcome?
12:00 “If there is a Challenge, I’m going to Attack it”
15:00 Remaining Focused in the Heat of a Moment
17:00 Handling Difficult Conversations as a Consultant
21:40 The Importance of Reflection and Introspection
24:25 Collaboration and Trust creates Opportunity for Success
26:00 Triple Bottom Line: People, Planet and Profit
27:50 Culture Creates a Following
31:40 What Challenges Exist as an Outside Consultant?
40:40 ‘Brave Hospitality’ - Together We Will Create Brave Space
44:10 What is on the Horizon for the Hospitality Industry
48:15 The Perfect Moscow Mule
50:10 Encouraging Message for Hospitality Industry
52:20 Staying Connected with Michael & Brave Hospitality
52:50 Final Thoughts
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
021: 2020 Leadership Q&A
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
It has been a few episodes since we opened the electronic mailbag and pulled out some listener submitted questions. Angelo has taken the reigns and has selected a few of the most relevant and challenging questions to throw out for discussion.
00:00 Welcome to the Show
01:00 Reflections upon Leadership during 2020
01:40 What Can You do to Increase Trust in Your Organization?
11:35 How Much of Your Personality Should You Illuminate at Work?
19:50 Is There A difference between Crisis Leadership and Leadership within stable environments?
29:30 Are We Experiencing the Emergence of Leadership Fatigue?
40:00 What Can You Do to Shift an Organizations Focus Beyond Perceive Challenges and Towards a Hopeful Future?
44:30 What Advice can you give to Asking Hard Questions and Having Difficult Conversations?
55:30 How Can You Identify and/or Eliminate Biases from Your Thinking and Behavior?
01:01:50 How Can You Develop a Sense of Urgency within Your Team?
01:08:45 What Do You Do if You Don’t Have an Answer or that Answer is Not What Your Team/Organization will Want to Hear?
01:17:10 What Kind of Leader Do You Want to be in 2021?
01:22:00 Closing Thoughts with Angelo, Dennis and Patrick
01:23:00 Thank You - Listeners and All of Our Supporters!
Monday Nov 02, 2020
020: "Passion, Energy and the Pursuit of Happiness" featuring Kiesha Lalama
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Monday Nov 02, 2020
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Kiesha represents the fusion and integration of energy, vision and drive to impact the world in a positive way through the performing arts. She is a Choreographer and educator who has created more than 40 works to date. Her conceived and choreographed full-length dance theatre production, The Bench, received rave reviews and was honored to be named to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's "Best of Dance" Top Ten list.
Kiesha has created works for companies such as Ballet Arkansas, Eisenhower Dance Ensemble, Houston Metropolitan Dance Company, Jazz Dance World Congress, Missouri Contemporary Ballet, the Youth American Grand Prix, Kansas City Starlight Theatre and the film Sorority Row. She has also taught master classes and workshops for Cirque Du Soleil, Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, Houston Metropolitan Dance Company, Eisenhower Dance Ensemble, Oakland University, Carnegie Mellon University, Wright State University, Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet, Booker T. Washington H.S. for the Performing and Visual Arts and Dance Educators of America.
00:00 Welcome to the Show
00:45 Introducing Kiesha Lalama
02:30 Illuminating Current Projects
04:00 The impact of Resiliency
04:50 Performing Arts in Pittsburgh during COVID19
08:00 Recognizing Success in the Moment
11:35 Passion, Instinct, and Perseverance
15:15 Passion and the collision with Reality
16:35 How Do You Frame Failure?
18:40 Mindset during Life Changing Events
20:10 Next Chapter: Thinking about Life Beyond the Performing Arts
26:25 Kiesha’s Thoughts on Younger Generations
34:10 Kiesha Thoughts about her Legacy
39:10 The Energy of Being Under the Lights
40:24 Passion, Purpose and Movement
41:20 The Promise of Tomorrow
47:45 Closing Thoughts
To keep up with Kiesha and learn more about the projects she is involved with please visit: http://kieshalalama.com/
Sunday Oct 25, 2020
019:"Strength, Faith & Purpose" featuring Dr. Atiya Abdelmalik
Sunday Oct 25, 2020
Sunday Oct 25, 2020
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Dr. Atiya Abdelmalik could have allowed life to bury her under a mountain of heartache, illness and trauma. She could have succumbed to the pressures of a world that crumbled around her. She could have given up hope, buried her faith and died. She could have, but she didn’t. Instead, Dr. A. turned her struggle into strength and faith into action.
This episode we learn how Dr. A. used her life experiences to awaken her purpose, sharing with us her journey through life-threatening illnesses, the loss of her son, and the redemptive power of love and forgiveness.
00:00 Welcome to the Show
02:00 Introducing Dr. Atiye Abdelmalik
03:00 West Philadelphia: A Tale of Two Worlds
04:38 The moment Life Shifted
08:00 Larger Than Life: A Mother’s Presence
11:05 “Let forward and upward always be your motion”
13:45 The Fried Hotdog and a Mothers Intuition
16:30 A love of Animals
21:20 Survival: An escape through Imagination
25:25 The Clock on the Wall: A Pause to Save My Life
28:58 January 26 - Do you Remember; What is Your Something Else?
31:41 Cultivate Purpose Intentionally : “I live to honor them”.
33:10 “When You Have a Moment - Sit in It - But You’ve Got Five Minutes”
34:50 Servant Leadership, Boundaries and Replenishing Your Spirit
37:25 Stress Dumping: Do You Have the Capacity to help?
39:39 Nemo & Dory: Lifesaver and a Husband’s friend
41:00 The Future: Atiya’s Critical Community Initiatives
44:42 Change Your Perspective; Rock Bottom is still further away.
49:13 Final Thoughts Dennis
51:15 If You Don’t like the World, You have an Obligation to Change it.
52:58 Atiya’s Final Thoughts: The Daily Importance of Our Adventure
54:25 Closing Thoughts
Sunday Oct 18, 2020
018: Live Q&A with Lee Cockerell
Sunday Oct 18, 2020
Sunday Oct 18, 2020
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For this special episode, Dennis and I step aside and provide the opportunity for two students to interview Lee Cockerell. Lee is the former Executive Vice President of Operations for the Walt Disney World® Resort. As the Senior Operating Executive for ten years Lee led a team of 40,000 Cast Members and was responsible for the operations of 20 resort hotels, 4 theme parks, 2 water parks, a shopping & entertainment village and the ESPN sports and recreation complex in addition to the ancillary operations which supported the number one vacation destination in the world.
00:00 Welcome to the Show
01:25 Introducing our Guest Hosts
01:50 Introducing Lee Cockerell
02:50 The Importance of Time Management
09:15 Everything Matters: Take Time to Reflect Everyday
23:50 “Would you like my input?”
30:40 Let Others Know What You Stand For
37:10 Trust: One Word that Summarize Lee’s Time at Disney
40:45 Did you know you would end up Disney?
41:30 Women In Industry: Don’t Underestimate Yourself
48:10 If You Want to be Successful, You Have to Deal with Difficulty.
51:45 Leadership is not a job; It’s a Responsibility
52:35 Final Thoughts & Hannah & Emily
56:10 What Quality Should Leaders Embrace for 2021
1:05:00 Final Thoughts from Lee, Dennis & Patrick
1:12:15 Closing Thoughts
You can learn more about Lee's books, courses and engagements by by visiting https://www.leecockerell.com/
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
017 Steve Adelkoff: TikTok, WeChat and Deglobalization
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
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This episode welcomes back to the show Steve Adelkoff to talk about the dynamic landscape underpinning the latest happenings with TikTok and WeChat. We illuminate the major players, the political arena, legal and market precedent and conclude with our best guess at what may play out in the coming months.
00:00 Welcome to the Show
00:50 Welcoming back Steve Adelkoff
02:30 Providing Context around TikTok, WeChat and Deglobalization
07:50 Government & Presidential Powers
22:00 Application of Legal Precedent
27:00 It’s not really Political and Economic Divisiveness
32:30 The role and response of China
37:00 Has investment in tech been impacted?
38:45 What to look out for with TikTok & WeChat
42:20 Impact upon economic relationship with China
44:00 Will TikTok user base remain faithful?
45:45 Generational Shifts among media apps
50:20. Final Thoughts from Steve
53:00 Thank you Emily Sjoberg & Blake Beshero
53:40 Closing Thoughts & Credits
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
#016 Amanda Schwartz: COVID-19 Employer Preparation Course
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
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During this episode Dennis & Patrick have the opportunity to speak with Amanda Schwartz about the COVID19 course she has developed to help employers meet standards of safety within a highly dynamic operating environment. Join us to learn more about Amanda and the depth of content embedded within this great resource.
00:00 Welcome to the Show
00:50 Introducing Amanda Schwartz
04:10 From the Medical Field to Operations
The COVID-19 Course
04:50 The benefits of the COVID19 Course
06:49 What can the smaller Entrepreneur do to ensure safety
08:00 Misconceptions within COVID0-19 response
09:45 Course Delivery, Length, and Certification
More insight from Amanda
11:45 Potential Future Courses
12:40 What can organizations do to enhance Human Connections safely
13:50 Recommended Resources
15:50 What is on the horizon for organizations within the Pittsburgh area
Important Information about the Course
16:50 Course Cost, Group Discounts, Registration Information
18:00 Course Website
18:25 How to Stay Connected with Amanda
19:30 Final Thoughts from Amanda
20:00 Final Thoughts from Dennis, Angelo & Patrick
22:00 Closing Credits
Amanda & Course Contact Information
Click here to be taken to the COVID19 Course Page
Click here to view Amanda's LinkedIn Page
Email Address: amandachristineschwartz@gmail.com
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
015: Vigor, Vibe + Venture Challenge
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
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Win $10,000 in the Vigor, Vibe and Venture business challenge.
This is NOT just another venture competition that gives money to companies with a proven track record; this is a competition for everyone - all walks of life, all stages of the concept or business. This episode welcomes Jennifer Ferris-Glick and Steve Tanzilli to talk about how the V3 challenge is intended to make a meaningful impact upon your life-story .
Visit the V3 site for more information: www.V3Challenge.com
00:00 Welcome to the Show
01:10 Introducing Jennifer Ferris-Glick
07:25 V3 Challenge: Vigor, Vibe, Venture
11:25 Your Narrative - Your Community
14:15 You are the ideal Entrepreneur
15:20 Why Vigor, Vibe, and Venture
16:20 $10,000, Resources, Grow Your Vision
21:00 Final Thoughts from Jennifer & Steve
22:30 Closing Thoughts
Friday Jul 10, 2020
014: Leading Through Uncertainty
Friday Jul 10, 2020
Friday Jul 10, 2020
Monday Jul 06, 2020
013: HR Perspectives and the New Normal
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Monday Jul 06, 2020
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This episode welcomes to the show Professor Sandy Mervosh, Director of the Human Resources Program within the Rowland School of Business. Joining Sandy is Professor Dennis Frketich who teaches within the Human Resources & Employer Relations program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Together, they offer insight and advice from an HR prospective for organizations seeking to find a new normal and turn the corner post-COVID19.
00:00 Welcome to the Show
00:36 Professor Sandy Mervosh
Professor Dennis Frketich
02:00 Communication through Multiple Channels is Critical
11:00 Finding new Operational Norms
22:00 Dynamics of Virtual Leadership
30:00 Closing Thoughts from Sandy & Denni
32:20 Support & Thank You
You can learn more about Professor Mervosh and Professor Frketich and keep up with their ongoing professional and academic endeavors at the following links:
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
012: Dr. Sarabeth Berk - More Than My Title
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
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This episode welcomes back guest host Dean Tanzilli for a conversation with author and TedX Speaker Dr. Sarabeth Berk. Dr. Berk considers herself a hybrid professional who combines her artist/researcher/educator/designer identities to be more than her job title. This episode will illuminate our various identities and how we can begin to work from the intersection as opposed to having to wear multiple hats.
00:21 Welcome to the Show
01:00 Dean Steve Tanzilli - Rowland School of Business
01:30 Introducing Dr. Sarabeth Berk
2:00 The Journey to becoming a Hybrid Professional
4:40 Defining a Hybrid Professional
5:00 Presentation: Becoming a Hybrid Professional
7:00 Presentation: Language of Hybridity
10:25 Presentation: Integrating instead of Segregating Identities
12:35 Presentation: Examples of Hybrid Professionals & Branding
14:30 The Book: More Than My Title
15:15 Activity 1 - Finding Your Hybridity
18:45 Activity 2 - Who are you at your Intersections of your Professional Identities?
24:15 Application: Professional Identity Math (Branding Yourself)
25:50 Activity 3 - Introduce Yourself as a Hybrid
27:30 Question and Answers with Dr. Berk
42:25 Closing Thoughts
42:45 Support & Thank You
To stay connected with Dr. Sarabeth Berk and her ongoing work by visiting the following websites:
Dr. Sarabeth Berk Website: https://www.morethanmytitle.com/
Presentation Resources from Podcast: https://www.morethanmytitle.com/shop
TedTalk “Are You a Hybrid Professional”: https://tedxboulder.com/videos/are-you-a-hybrid-professional
Click here to purchase “More Than My Title” from Amazon
Click here to purchase “More Than My Title - Workbook” from Amazon