The psychology of high performance with host, Michael Ceely. Inspiring interviews with sport psychologists, athletes, coaches, business leaders, entrepreneurs and other high performing individuals.
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Michael Volkov tackles the current and hot topics in the legal realms of corruption, crime, and compliance.
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This podcast is for sports performance training tips, personal training tips, health and wellness knowledge. We will cover a wide array of topics from physical health to mental health, and also relevant topics within our community. This podcast will also help those looking for motivation to get up and move, as well as mental clarity. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/legendsofathletics/support
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Higher Performance Through Positive Activity | Lori Rogers
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The power of a positive mindset is real! Lori Rogers shares her story of leveraging personal challenges into massive opportunity. Lori experienced a radical paradigm shift in her life when she was confronted with numerous challenges all at once. Then a serendipitous encounter introduced her to the power of positive thinking, which eventually led to…
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SEC Suffers Dismissal of Claims in Solarwinds Securities Fraud Case
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A New York federal district judge handed down a significant decision dismissing much of the SEC's securities fraud enforcement action against SolarWinds arising from its claims relating to SolarWinds' cybersecurity policies and disclosure of a significant cyberattack against the SolarWinds' network. In this episode of Corruption, Crime, and Complia…
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Welcome back! In this episode I discuss how I went from coaching to coaching. Mastering any skill takes time and practice, sometimes we can be so talented that we miss opportunity for growth by learning one skill. Just because we can does not mean we should. I share a story of what went into my decision to become one of the best sports performance …
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Have you heard of the recent controversies around Boeing 737 MAX and its safety? Have you wondered what is being done about the concerns around it? In this episode of Corruption, Crime, and Compliance, Michael Volkov delves into the latest developments in the Boeing 737 MAX case, highlighting the recent plea agreement proposed by the Department of …
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Deep Dive into the SEC's Settlement with R&R Donnelly on Cybersecurity Controls
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How does the SEC's recent settlement with R.R. Donnelly & Sons Company impact internal controls for cybersecurity incidents? In this episode of Corruption, Crime, and Compliance, Michael Volkow discusses a significant decision by the SEC involving a $2.1 million settlement with RR Donnelly & Sons Company (RRD) related to a 2021 ransomware attack. T…
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NAVEX State of Risk and Compliance Programs
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Is your HR department rolling their eyes at compliance? Does your company have a non-retaliation policy? The report, based on over 1,000 global responses, reveals growing maturity in compliance programs but notable gaps, such as only 61% having a hotline and 55% having a non-retaliation policy. Join us on this week’s Corruption Crime and Compliance…
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Halyna Senyk, from the CEELI on Anti-Corruption Progress in Ukraine
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Is the progress itself enough to consider the battle won? Are the ongoing scandals casting a shadow over the hard work against corruption? Despite challenges (such as limited resources due to the ongoing war) and recent scandals (such as overpriced eggs for the military), Ukraine maintains multiple institutions committed to transparency and integri…
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Bryn Sedlacek, Vice President at Aravo, on Holistic Third-Party Risk Management and Unitary Visibility
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Bryn Sedlacek, Vice President and Product Manager at Aravo, joins us on the podcast to discuss third-party risk management focusing on holistic risks and unified visibility. In a wide-ranging discussion, Mike Volkov and Bryn Sedlacek discuss the challenges in implementing a third-party risk management program that captures holistic risks and mainta…
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In this episode of Corruption, Crime and Compliance, we delve into the complex world of sanctions compliance and enforcement. In this new era of aggressive sanctions enforcement, companies have to understand the red lines that define where criminal and civil enforcement risk increases. In contrast to the history of FCPA enforcement, DOJ and OFAC ha…
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Another Look at the Importance of Corporate Culture
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LRN has issued another important report. In its latest report, The 2024 Benchmark of Ethical Culture Report, LRN has focused on the critical issue of corporate culture. LRN is a pacesetter and the leader in reliable studies on complex ethics and compliance issues. If not properly promoted or maintained, a defective culture can lead to serious misco…
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Beyond the Metrics: What It Takes to Be a Power 5 Athlete
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In this compelling episode, we dive deep into the intangible qualities that define a Power 5 athlete. While measurable metrics like speed, strength, and agility are crucial, there’s so much more that sets these elite athletes apart. Join us as we explore the often-overlooked attributes essential for success at the highest level of college sports. F…
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Dottie Schindlinger on Diligent's Report on Board Oversight of Cybersecurity Risks and Performance
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Dottie Schindlinger is Executive Director of Diligent Institute, the global corporate governance research arm of Diligent - the largest SaaS software company in the Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC), and ESG space. She co-authored the book Governance in the Digital Age: A Guide for the Modern Corporate Board Director, co-hosts “The Corporate Direc…
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4 Skepticisms of Sports Performance Training
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In this eye-opening episode, we tackle the four most common skepticisms surrounding sports performance training. Whether you're an athlete, a coach, or a parent, understanding these doubts can help you break through barriers and achieve your true potential. Join us as we debunk the myths and provide insights to transform your training approach:"It …
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AI Risks and Emerging Compliance Frameworks
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A new compliance cottage industry surrounds artificial intelligence. We are at such an early stage of AI development, and companies are still figuring out how they can employ the technology. However, some industries, such as financial institutions, have been using AI for fraud detection and other issues. These early adopters will likely set the ton…
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Third-Party Risks and Sanctions Compliance
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With the beginning of the “New FCPA” era coined by DOJ’s Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, we now need to focus on third-party risk and sanctions enforcement. The law, the practice, and the risks are important and not just the same as FCPA legal requirements. As we embark on a new criminal enforcement era surrounding sanctions violations, compan…
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Gratitude in High Performance | For Athletes, Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders
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Discover the power of gratitude for higher performance in athletics, business, or audacious endeavor. Gratitude rewires your brain to look for more opportunities, and gratitude also changes your body chemistry for better health and more energy. Take control of your mornings by practicing the powerful gratitude exercise mentioned in this episode of …
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Carlos Villagran Discusses Rebuilding a Corporate Culture After a Corporate Crisis
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Carlos Villagrán is the Director of Compliance at CMPC, a 100-year-old Chilean-based holding company, one of the worldwide leading pulp, paper, packaging, personal care, and other forest products manufacturers. With more than 20,000 employees, CMPC has industrial operations in 9 countries (LatAm and the US) and commercial offices in the US, Europe,…
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Building Resilience and Maximizing Your Life | Dr. Peter Rios
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Listen as Dr. Peter Rios inspires us to raise the bar of excellence. His story of overcoming adversity and pushing through life’s roadblocks provides an example for us all. Through his company Peter Rios Consulting, he offers consulting, coaching, speaking and training to companies, organizations and universities. Peter will inspire you to maximize…
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Over the last ten years, we have seen a marked shift from the Delaware Chancery Court chipping away at corporate board member liability claims. In a number of seminal cases involving Boeing airplane crashes (In re the Boeing Co. Derivative Litig., No. 2019-0907 (Del. Ch. Sept 7, 2021)), and deadly listeria outbreaks from tainted ice cream (Marchand…
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How long can you work without seeing results? In the time that you’re working while no one is watching are you preparing yourself for your moment? This episode details answers to those two questions. Many individuals will quit the process because they don’t see the immediate results from taking action or the results they see don’t match expectation…
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Review of the EU Whistleblowing Directive with Alex Cotoia and Daniela Melendez
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Directive 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and Council dated 23 October 2019 on the “protection of persons who report breaches of Union law” (the “Directive”) is currently being implemented by EU Member States. The directive has broad applicability to organizations operating in the EU internal market and applies to both public and private secto…
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Mental Conditioning for Athletes with Michael Ceely
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Welcome to Legends of Athletics Podcast! In this episode, we're diving into the world of mental skills for athletes. From getting ready before games to handling tough moments during play, we'll learn how athletes train their minds for success.Listen in as we talk about important things like thinking ahead, staying calm, and not giving up when thing…
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NAVEX's 2024 Whistleblower Report -- More Reports, Higher Substantiation Rates
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NAVEX continues to produce high-quality compliance reports, many of which are a must-read in the compliance industry. Its annual Whistleblower Report is of particular note -- NAVEX is the leading provider of hotline services in the world, and its data is invaluable as a source of trends in this industry. This year --2024 -- is no exception. NAVEX c…
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Fulfilling Your Potential | Justin Miller of Legends of Athletics
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Justin Miller of Legends of Athletics talks about his coaching philosophy and the importance of coaches keeping it real with their athletes. Justin and host Michael Ceely discuss how sports is like life, in that you have a narrow window of opportunity to fulfill your potential. About Justin Miller Website: https://www.legendsofathletics.com YouTube…
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In this thought-provoking podcast episode, we delve into the infamous beef between two of hip-hop's biggest stars: Kendrick Lamar and Drake. But beyond the drama lies a wealth of valuable lessons on competition, creativity, and success in the music industry and beyond.Join us as we dissect this legendary feud. We extract valuable lessons on resilie…
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Deep Dive into SCG Plastics' $20 Million Settlement with OFAC to Resolve Violations of Iran Sanctions Program
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OFAC is capable of extending a long arm of enforcement, reaching sometimes non-U.S. companies that may "cause" another company to violate U.S. Sanctions laws. If you need to find an example of this long reach, look no further than OFAC's recent settlement with SCG Plastics ("SCG"). In this settlement, SCG, a Thai company that sells plastic resins, …
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LRN's Latest Report Underscores Importance of Ethical Culture and Values-Based Leadership
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LRN continues to set the standard for ethics and compliance program research. Volkov Law is a supporter of, and advocate for, LRN’s research because it has consistently confirmed what we all know and believe - ethical companies perform better in the marketplace over the long run. It is an intuitive fact that employees respond better to values-based…
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Understanding Meditation for Athletes with Jeff Patterson
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In this episode, we get into the transformative power of meditation and its profound impact on athletic performance, stress management, and overall well-being. Join us as we explore how incorporating mindfulness practices can enhance athletic performance, help athletes manage stress, and promote balance in everyday life.Our guest Mr. Jeff Patterson…
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Sport Psychology Case Studies | Tennis Anxiety with Zoran Stojković
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Michael Ceely and Mental Performance Consultant Zoran Stojković of Kizo Performance analyze a case study of a tennis player who is struggling with anxiety. Listen to their insights on how athletes can master the mental game. Vignette Case Study: Name: “Andre Anxiety” Sport: Tennis Issue: Andre, a 22-year-old professional tennis player, is ranked 10…
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In this enlightening episode of our podcast, we delve into the pervasive issue of lack of confidence and explore effective strategies for overcoming it. Whether you're facing challenges in your personal or professional life, struggling with self-doubt, or feeling inhibited by fear, this discussion offers valuable insights and practical tips to help…
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In this episode, we're cutting through the noise to talk about confidence: why it's crucial, what it can do for you, and the consequences of lacking it. We'll break down the positive impact confidence has on your success, productivity, and overall well-being. But we're not stopping there – we'll also confront the harsh reality of what happens when …
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Deep Dive into the Trafigura FCPA Settlement
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On the heels of the Gunvor FCPA settlement for $661 million, DOJ announced its settlement with Trafigura, the latest commodities trading company to fall under DOJ's FCPA Sweep against the industry. Trafigura joined the list of international commodity trading companies to suffer FCPA enforcement actions like Vitol, Sargeant Marine, Glencore, Freepoi…
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Reflecting on A Decade: 5 Vital Business Lessons Learned
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In this insightful video, I reflect on the past decade of running my business and share the 5 most impactful lessons I've learned along the way. From overcoming challenges to seizing opportunities, each lesson has shaped my journey as an entrepreneur. Whether you're just starting out or have been in business for years, these insights are invaluable…
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DOJ Adopts New Whistleblower Bounty Program and Encourages Voluntary Self-Disclosure
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In a recent speech on March 7, 2024, Deputy Attorney General Monaco announced that, in the next 90 days, DOJ would implement a new whistleblower program to reward reporting of criminal misconduct at public and private companies. In particular, DOJ will encourage reporting of potential violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA") and the…
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In this episode we jump into limitations that hold us back from going after our dreams and goals. This may come in many forms but it is not the end all be all. I want to encourage listeners to go after that goal/dream with energy and don’t anyone stop you from that this is your life so live it. Don't let anything hold you back from living the life …
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Boeing Pays $51 Million for ITAR Violations
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Boeing continues to struggle with its core business activities. As troubles mount for Boeing, it is clear that it continues to suffer from real and pervasive culture issues that have been reflected in serious safety failures, financial difficulties, regulatory violations, and serious reputational damage. Boeing's troubles permeate every part of its…
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Are you ready to elevate your athletic performance and crush your goals? Join us in this transformative video as we unveil three powerful steps to help you reach new heights in your athletic journey.Step 1: Self-Talk MasteryDiscover the incredible impact of self-talk on your athletic success. Learn how to harness the power of positive affirmations …
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Deep Dive into the Gunvor FCPA Settlement
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You have to give the Justice Department credit - after two slow enforcement years, DOJ is starting off 2024 with a relative "bang;" first, DOJ reached a large settlement with SAP in January, and now, DOJ has reached a blockbuster settlement with Gunvor S.A. for $661 million. Gunvor is one of the world's largest commodities trading companies. DOJ's …
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The beauty of sports is that it is based on best v best. In that some players get mixed up with coaches, trainers, close friends etc. and it becomes easy to become delusional. In this video I want to briefly discuss the reality of sports and create a frame of thought. I hope this video inspires up and coming athletes. Be Legendary ⚡️https://www.leg…
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Whatever the cause, criminal sanctions enforcement will be an interesting area in 2024. The DOJ's planned aggressive push against companies and individuals for sanctions violations is about to be unleashed. There is no question that DOJ's enforcement initiative is coming—it is just a question of when. We have already seen several examples of what a…
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Eddie Green, CEO of SnippetSentry, on Communications Preservation Risks
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Companies have a vested interest in preserving internal communications for a variety of reasons -- to hold actors accountable and to protect the organization from potential private and government claims or investigations that may have serious direct or collateral consequences. Companies that want to use ephemeral messaging systems can do so, but th…
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Riding With Resilience | Michael King in the Golden Age of Cycling
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Michael King was top cyclist during what many call the Golden Age of American cycling, the 1980s and 1990s. Michael raced against the likes of Greg LeMond, Bernard Hinault, and rubbed shoulders (literally) with every elite cyclist of that time period. Winning over 150 races in his career, Michael rode for the Turin team out of Chicago, competing in…
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DOJ's Shifting Approach to Recidivism and Self-Disclosure
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In this special episode of Corruption, Crime, and Compliance, Michael Volkov joins colleague and long-time friend Tom Fox as they delve into the intricacies of recent FCPA enforcement actions, shedding light on the evolving landscape of corporate compliance. From the ABB case to the SAP settlement, Michael and Tom dissect the nuances of voluntary d…
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In this podcast we get into some key indicators of success. We discuss how to use each of these tools. Though we have them listed 1-5 I would say they are all equally important. Whether you are a student athlete or working towards a better future this video is for you. LIKE & SUBSCRIBEBe Legendary ⚡️ https://linktr.ee/legendsofathleticshttps://www.…
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Christian Focacci, Founder and CEO, Threat.Digital, on Artificial Intelligence and Compliance
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Christian Focacci is a leader in the artificial intelligence world and harnesses the capabilities for risk management. He is the founder and CEO of Threat.Digital, which has launched a new product DiligenAI. Threat.Digital is leveraging large language models and real-time data feeds to empower organizations to identify risk information confidently …
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Alex Cotoia on Compliance with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
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On December 31, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. signed the the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“UFLPA”) into law to address the ongoing exploitation of the ethnic minority Uyghur population by the government of the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”). Among other things, the UFLPA creates a rebuttable presumption that all goods, wares, arti…
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Training for Mobility As You Age (with Scott Bailey)
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In this episode we dig into mobilty. We discuss the benefits and limitations that mobility plays in the lives of adults and athletes. Coach Scott Bailey is a leader in his field of mobility and has made waves across social media giving practical advice for adults and athletes alike. This episode has many gems to pull from so sit back and enjoy. LIK…
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Sport Psychology Case Studies: Basketball & Swimming
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Michael Ceely and Tyler Pazik give an analysis of two hypothetical case studies, a swimmer and a basketball player. Watch as they break down the challenges these athletes face, and provide solutions. Michael offers a perspective through his counseling experience and Tyler provides strategies based on his sport psychology background. More about Tyle…
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Strength Training Approach for Basketball with Coach Zack Zillner
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In this video we discuss the approach and training tips to help basketball players. Basketball is a skillful sport but there is a bad stigma attached to weight training amongst athletes in the sport at the high school levels and below. Performance encompasses strength, speed, iq, and skill. To be the best you have to learn how to work. Hopefully th…
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Trade Compliance Trends and Expectations with Gabrielle Griffith
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Gabrielle Griffith, Director BPE Global, is an expert in trade compliance issues. Gabrielle assists clients in implementing effective trade compliance programs by addressing improvements within organizations’ people, processes, and systems. In the area of U.S. export controls, she advises clients on compliance with the International Traffic in Arms…
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