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Leadership Lessons From The Great Books
Sitting Bull: His Life and Legacy by Ernie LaPointe (Part Two) w/Tom Libby & Jesan Sorrells --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction: Sitting Bull: His Life and Legacy by Ernie LaPointe 02:00 Perceptions of Authenticity in Storytelling 17:05 Arrow Creek-Rosebud River Battle Summary 27:44 Credibility Through Leading by Example 38:11 Constant Surveillance and Accountability 49:02 Rebuilding Social Cohesion and Its Challenges 01:01:36 Fear, Freedom, and Historical Cycles 01:07:05 Lessons from Native...
Triage Needed in D.C.
During the 16 years I spent in Helena representing the fine people of Flathead County, I had the privilege of working with and getting to know Dr. Al Olszewski. Dr. O was not only a smart man but one who was thoughtful in voting on everything that came across our desks in the Montana Senate. Dr. Al carried bills to make Montana a better place to live, protect the unborn and always kept his constituents in mind. His voting record is on the leg.mt.gov website for all to see.
10 Unflinching Tales of the West Like
The new Netflix showAmerican Primeval is a dark Western tale of American expansion. The series is centered around the events of the Utah War, a conflict that took place in the Utah territory in 1857. In the vast and wild West, many cultures began to clash in the fight for the control of the land. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Native American tribes, pioneers, and the American government were all at odds during this tumultuous time in the territory.
The top New Year’s resolution: Avoid these financial pitfalls
After more than two and a half years of struggling with high inflation, financial analysts are urging Americans to make building a solid nest egg of savings their top New Year’s resolution. The prolonged period of high inflation has created severe financial stress for most U.S. households, as they are forced to pay more for everyday needs like food and housing. Low-income households have been particularly hard hit.
SNHU Staff and Faculty Recommend 24 Books for 2024
Now that the New Year is here, it's the perfect time to reflect on what you learned in the past year. Excited to uncover new knowledge and ideas in 2024? Take a look at the books that have influenced members of the Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) community. Exploring these could offer you fresh insights and different perspectives to take with you this year. Brittany M.
BURY MY HEART AT WOUNDED KNEE
by | Read by Grover Gardner Grover Gardner is an exceptional narrator. With only small changes in the tone of his voice and the pacing of his narration, he can express an author's surprise, excitement, or outrage. In this way, he carries a reading along without artifice, making for a smooth listening experience. He shows these skills well in this history of American Indians from 1860 to 1890.
Wayfarer Offer Up a Vicious New Single, Plus Five Favorite Western Books (Early Track Stream)
Coloradan gunslingers Wayfarer are set to drop their latest opus on the world: American Gothic releases via Profound Lore (North America) and Century Media (Europe) on October 27th. Wayfarer’s fifth album sees the extreme metal quartet curate their most ambitious offering yet, entirely immersed in the Wild West provinces they’ve annexed with deeply atmospheric burrs of mournful bottleneck slide, locomotive drums, and jangling guitars that glisten like spurs in the merciless midday sun.
Council Post: Using Public-Private Partnerships For Social Infrastructure
getty Public-private partnerships (PPPs) have emerged as a popular mechanism for funding and developing infrastructure projects around the world. In recent years, these partnerships have extended beyond traditional transportation and utility projects to encompass social infrastructure. This trend reflects the growing recognition that social infrastructure, including schools, hospitals and community centers, play a critical role in promoting economic development and improving quality of life.
Council Post: How 3 Different Leadership Styles Can Impact Employee Performance
CEO of The P3 Group Inc. Organizations worldwide are currently in a highly competitive environment, and employee performance is one of the key factors to ensure a business thrives. But without proper leadership, most employees won't feel motivated to reach their goals or work as efficiently as they could. For example, trust in leadership has a huge impact on performance. At least 63% of employees don't trust their leader, which will translate to poor performance over time.
Council Post: A Guide To Making Sound ROI Leadership Decisions
CEO of The P3 Group Inc. and National Policy Advisor on Public-Private Partnerships & Urban Redevelopment for the National Bar Association. As a leader, one of your most important responsibilities is to ensure that you are making the most effective use of your resources. This means making decisions that will have the greatest return on investment (ROI) for your organization.
Two Critical Roles That Are Not Synonymous
CEO of The P3 Group Inc. and National Policy Advisor on Public-Private Partnerships & Urban Redevelopment for the National Bar Association. A manager's role is to focus on bringing organization and predictability to complex situations. By contrast, the role of a leader is to ensure that the company can successfully cope and navigate through change and other difficult situations. Managers have the responsibility of setting budgets and developing strategic plans.
Holmquist has My Vote
I am always thankful for citizens stepping up to run for office. It shows their commitment to make a difference in all of our lives. It’s nice to see several candidates vie for the Flathead County commissioner’s role, a vital one in the Flathead. A team of three makes huge decisions for all of us – especially where our taxpayer dollars go. Pam Holmquist has been part of this team and shows the fiscal restraint we all deserve.
Council Post: Creating Public-Private Partnerships To Address The Caribbean Islands’ High Energy Costs
CEO of The P3 Group Inc. and National Policy Advisor on Public-Private Partnerships & Urban Redevelopment for the National Bar Association. getty Throughout much of its history, the Caribbean Islands have remained heavily dependent on fossil fuels for energy production. For example, one report found Antigua and Barbuda source almost 97% of their energy from imported fossil fuels.
VETERANS MATTER " WTTS FM
by Dee Brown | Dec 20, 2021 | The WTTS Blog | During the COVID-19 crisis, homeless veterans are alone, often sleeping on nothing more than a piece of cardboard. Together, we have the power to move them from cardboard to headboard—and we need to act now. Veterans Matter has housed 4,000+ veterans in 25 states and they want to house 1,000 more. With so many veterans sleeping on cardboard, they are urgently working now to move them from cardboard to headboard in a warm, safe home of their own.
Council Post: How Companies Can Better Support Women In Construction
CEO of The P3 Group Inc. and National Policy Advisor on Public-Private Partnerships & Urban Redevelopment for the National Bar Association. getty The field of construction has long been known for several things, namely rigorous hours, the physical nature of the work and, perhaps most prevalently, the way the field has been male-dominated.
WTTS Holiday Music Channel » WTTS FM
by Dee Brown | Nov 15, 2021 | Featured, The WTTS Blog In the spirit for a seasonal soundtrack? Check out the WTTS Holiday Music Channel, made merry by Silver in the City. You’ll hear a festive selection of holiday and Christmas songs with a ‘TTS twist. Listen now, or on the free WTTS mobile app. Thank you to our title sponsor Associate Sponsor
VETERANS MATTER " WTTS FM
by Dee Brown | Oct 18, 2021 | Featured, The WTTS Blog | During the COVID-19 crisis, homeless veterans are alone, often sleeping on nothing more than a piece of cardboard. Together, we have the power to move them from cardboard to headboard—and we need to act now. Veterans Matter has housed 4,000+ veterans in 25 states and they want to house 1,000 more.
Larry Eyler - Murderous Roots
Image Source: Unsplash, Kimi Lee, @kimileee Between 1982 and 1984, over 20 bodies of young men were found in fields, often near near interstates, murdered. All of the victims had stab wounds at the chest and abdomen; several victims disemboweled after death. Who was the monster killing these men? Well-known in the gay community of Indianapolis, Larry Eyler was considered a good guy, but he had a dark, sadistic streak in his sexual relations.
WTTS PROGRAM DIRECTOR » WTTS FM
by Dee Brown | Sep 1, 2021 | The WTTS Blog | Indiana-owned and operated Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. is accepting applications for the next Program Director (PD) of heritage Adult Alternative WTTS (92.3 FM) in Indianapolis. The PD will craft and guide the sound, image, and brand experience of WTTS: on-air, on-site and online.
The Dennis Prager Show – WGCL AM 1370 | 98.7FM Bloomington Indiana’s News Sports Talk WGCL Radio
The Dennis Prager Show June 28, 2021 by Dee Brown Leave a Comment Dennis Prager is one of the most respected and influential thinkers, writers, and speakers in America. Each day, he tackles topics of politics, faith, and culture with ease and expertise. Listen Live to The Dennis Prager Show weekdays from 12pm-3pm.
Public-Private Partnerships Are Key to Turning the Corner on Infrastructure
Photo by Sora Shimazaki via Pexels Public-private partnerships have provided ways for many communities around the country to upgrade their infrastructure. Over $36 billion in transportation-related public-private partnership projects alone have been undertaken in the U.S. in the last decade, often saving taxpayers in the neighborhood of 20%. With our nation’s infrastructure aging, the need for improvements continues to grow.
veterans matter " WTTS FM
by Dee Brown | May 2, 2021 | Featured, The WTTS Blog | Veterans Matter is a cloud-based rapid-response system partnered with the VA’s Homeless Veterans program which allows the homeless veteran to get permanently housed in minutes rather than the 30 to 60 days normally required to obtain the deposit. Help a veteran with their deposit by donating today. You can help move homeless veterans from the streets into their own home by visiting veteransmatter.org.
Council Post: How Historically Black Colleges And Universities Can Make The Most Of Their Property Through New Partnerships
CEO of The P3 Group Inc., overseeing the development of public facilities and urban redevelopment through public-private partnerships. getty The December 2020 stimulus bill forgave more than $1.3 billion in federal debt for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The debt had many HBCUs saddled for decades with more than 40 of these institutions carrying federal debt on their books for facility and infrastructure improvements.
Free Digital Webinar: Digital Advertising For Local Businesses » WTTS FM
by Dee Brown | Apr 6, 2021 | Featured, The WTTS Blog | WTTS and ST Digital invite you to our free webinar: Digital Advertising For Local Businesses, Wednesday, May 12th, at 11 am. Learn how your business can effectively reach people wherever they are online. You’ll learn about cutting edge strategies like Retargeting, Behavioral Targeting, Keyword Targeting, and Artificial Intelligence, and how they can be used to put your business in front of the right customers. To attend, sign up here.
Keith Klein – WGCL AM 1370 | 98.7FM Bloomington Indiana’s News Sports Talk WGCL Radio
Keith Klein January 26, 2021 by Dee Brown Leave a Comment We pay tribute to our colleague and friend Keith Klein this afternoon at 3 PM.
How Public-Private Partnerships Herald Building Designs With The Pandemic In Mind
CEO of The P3 Group Inc., overseeing the development of public facilities and urban redevelopment through public-private partnerships. getty While 2020 was a year of unprecedented challenges, it was also a year that presented many new opportunities. This has been especially true among those of us developers and architects who are part of robust public-private partnership (P3) collaboratives. The vast majority of P3s use an integrated project delivery (IPD) method.
Unveiling America’s Darkest “Secrets,” Hiding in Plain Sight.
“During the following thirty years these leaders and many more would enter into history and legend. Their names would become as well known as those of the men who tried to destroy them. Most of them, young and old, would be driven into the ground long before the symbolic end of Indian freedom came at Wounded Knee in December 1890.
Daily Inter Lake
by By Dee Brown | January 4, 2021 12:00 AM December was a bittersweet month for me as an outgoing legislator. I chaired my last committee, Legislative Audit, whose employees, mostly CPAs, taught me more about government than any other group. I was a member for two decades and definitely got to understand some of the inner workings of our state agencies. As I handed over the gavel to the new chair I was told that I was the longest serving member on the committee.
End of a Career - Flathead Beacon
Opinion | Letter Thanks to constituents who encouraged me to carry bills of importance to all Montanans By Dee Brown // Jan 1, 2021 December was a bittersweet month for me as an outgoing legislator. I chaired my last committee, Legislative Audit, whose employees, mostly CPAs, taught me more about government than any other group. I was a member for two decades and definitely got to understand some of the inner workings of our state agencies.
How Small Towns Can Ride The Public-Private Partnership Wave
CEO of The P3 Group Inc., overseeing the development of public facilities and urban redevelopment through public-private partnerships. getty Public-private partnerships offer a unique opportunity to redevelop and revitalize smaller communities around the country. A public-private partnership, also known as a P3 or PPP, is an agreement between a private company and a public body that allows for the public sector to transfer certain risks and responsibilities to the private sector.
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee
Overall 5 out of 5 stars Performance 5 out of 5 stars Story 5 out of 5 stars Easy to Listen To, Difficult to Hear About Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee: An Indian History of the American West, by Dee Brown, and narrated By Grover Gardner. I first read the history in the late 1970s. I had to stop before I finished the complete paperback. Too much sorrow. But its poignancy remained in my mind these last 30 years. So it was time to go to the book again. This time on Audible.
VETERANS MATTER - WGCL AM 1370 | 98.7FM Bloomington Indiana’s News Sports Talk WGCL Radio
During the COVID crisis, homeless veterans are alone, often sleeping on nothing more than a piece of cardboard. Together, we have the power to move them from cardboard to headboard, and we need to act now. Veterans Matter has housed 4,000+ veterans in 25 states and want to house 1,000 more. With so many veterans sleeping on cardboard, they are urgently working now to move them from cardboard to headboard in a warm, safe home of their own.
We Need Honesty and Integrity in Government
Opinion | Guest Column I encourage you to donate to the Judy Martz statue at the Montana History Fund By Dee Brown // Sep 24, 2020 The work of the 2019 legislative session has come full circle on two bills vetted in the Senate State Administration Veterans’ Affairs Committee, which I chaired. One was SB 275 by Sen. Al Olszewski (R-Kalispell) and HB 524 by Rep. Marvin Weatherwax (D-Browning) that brought attention to needs for recognition of two different subjects.
In these days of ‘dark money,’ be a Judy
Home > Opinion > Columns Issue Date: 9/16/2020 Last Updated: 9/15/2020 9:00:58 PM | By Dee Brown, (R-SD2), Hungry Horse The work of the 2019 legislative session has come full circle on two bills vetted in the Senate State Administration Veterans’ Affairs Committee, which I chaired. One was SB 275 by Sen. Al Olszewski (R-Kalispell) and HB 524 by Rep. Marvin Weatherwax (D-Browning) that brought attention to needs for recognition of two different subjects.
Be like Judy: We need honesty and integrity in government
by Dee Brown | September 13, 2020 12:00 AM The work of the 2019 legislative session has come full circle on two bills vetted in the Senate State Administration Veterans’ Affairs Committee which I chaired. One was SB275 (Sen. AL Olzewski, R—Kalispell) and HB524 (Rep. Weatherwax, D—Browning) that brought attention to needs for recognition of two different subjects. SB275 gave five years to raise $165,000 to commemorate our first woman governor, Judy Martz.
Maintain Our Election Integrity
Opinion | Guest Column Without the Ballot Interference Protection Act, Montanans cannot trust the outcome of our 2020 elections By Al Olszewski, Dee Brown and Forrest Mandeville // Jul 24, 2020 In 2018, paid political operatives in North Carolina went door-to-door, enticing voters to hand over their unsealed absentee ballots. The operatives then altered the unfinished ballots to support Republican candidates and failed to return ballots that already supported Democratic candidates.
Montana vulnerable to ballot harvesting
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Little Rock, Big Data
Technology has come a long way since 1995. That is why Central Arkansas Water (CAW) has seen numerous benefits from its new SCADA system. The upgrade to its 22-year-old system was completed in May 2017. Switching to a more robust SCADA package brought CAW improved user experience, easier maintenance, faster trending analysis, better reporting and unlimited licensing. CAW has been so pleased with the system that it already has expanded upon it and is planning more expansion in the future.
Stability in Uncertain Times
Opinion | Guest Column It’s time to take the appropriate steps to open Montana to commerce By Dee Brown // Apr 30, 2020 Recently, the Legislative Council met virtually to discuss COVID-19 and the fiscal situation for Montana. Administrative committee chairs from finance, audit and revenue were also invited for information purposes. Todd Everts, chief legal counsel for the Legislature, briefed members on the powers of the governor and the legislative body when there is an emergency.
Tracking how CARES Act money is spent
by Dee Brown April 26, 2020 1:00 AM Last week Legislative Council met virtually to discuss COVID-19 and the fiscal situation for Montana. Administrative committee chairs from finance, audit and revenue were also invited for information purposes. Todd Everts, chief legal counsel for the Legislature, briefed members on the powers of the governor and the legislative body when there is an emergency.
Guest view: I'ts time to open Montana to commerce
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Coronavirus: Indiana Travel Restrictions
This afternoon, Governor Eric Holcomb delivered a statewide address ordering Hoosiers to remain in their homes except when they are at work or for permitted activities, such as taking care of others, obtaining necessary supplies, and for health and safety. Listen below.
Coronavirus Update - CDC: 5 Things You Should Know About COVID-19
The most recent updates from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and other sources. 1. While COVID-19 has been compared to the flu, there are differences From a media briefing on March 3, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus outlined important differences between the two viruses. “First, COVID-19 does not transmit as efficiently as influenza, from the data we have so far,” he says.
eBay's 10 Best-Selling NBA All-Star Shoes Feb. 2020
Taking a look back at the popular styles seen during the festivities. This weekend, top NBA ballers will gather to the United Center with Chicago set to host the latest All-Star Weekend festivities and if the recent history is any indication, players are expected to lace up some of the flashiest sneakers that are not generally seen during the regular season.
The Hugh Hewitt Show
So it’s no easy task to wake up an entire nation, but Hugh Hewitt is a broadcast pro who does it with ease. He is America’s true East Coast-West Coast man, doing the show most of the time from inside the Beltway of Washington DC, but other times from his studio in Southern California, where Hugh is a professor of law at Chapman University’s Fowler School of Law, teaching Constitutional Law. Listen Live to The Hugh Hewitt Show weekdays from 6am-9am.
Holiday Craft Show, Bazaar and Bake Sale
This event was added by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Woodbridge | Featured Event Nov 2 Come down to Dumfries town for the annual event of the year, The Holiday Craft Show, Bazaar and Bake Sale. The “Crafty Ladies” of the church have been busy all year creating one of a kind hand-made and decorated holiday items such as ornaments, snowmen, table runners and tree skirts, placemats and napkins, and much more.
Trowel Garden Club Flower Show
This event was added by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Woodbridge | Featured Event Oct 12 Trowel Garden Club of Prince William, Virginia will present a Fall Flower Show, "Autumn Memories" on Saturday, October 12, 2019. The show will be presented at the new Montclair Community Library, 5049 Waterway Drive in Dumfries and will be open to the public from 1:00-4:00 pm.
Highlights from the Montana Legislative Audit Committee
The Legislative Audit Committee met last month to hear performance and financial audits on several agencies of state government. This committee was written into the Montana Constitution 50 years ago to make sure the taxpayers were getting good government with efficiencies and taxpayer savings through the process. Some of the reports had no recommendations, which is always good for the agency.
Quiet bills of interest to Montanans
Many bills during the 2019 legislative session grabbed headlines. Here are a few that passed quietly but will be of interest to Montanans: House Bill 443 (Fitzgerald-R): Are you a recreational beekeeper in the area? This bill would require a certificate of registration from the Department of Agriculture for up to $19 annually for a hobbyist beekeeper at their apiary site.
REDS TICKET GIVEAWAY AT CONNERS TAP ROOM
Win a family 4-pack of Cincinnati Reds tickets, now through August 24th. Register at Conners Taproom, located at 313 E. Winslow Road, for your chance to win! Courtesy of AM 3170 WGCL and Conner’s Tap Room. See contest rules here.
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