Best Chris Girard Podcasts (2024)

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REPLAY: Finding a Successful Work/Life Integration with Bob Grover 1:00:10

12h ago1:00:10

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In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Bob Grover, President of Pacific Landscape Management. A long-time contributor and participant on state and national association leadership teams, Bob shares thoughts about past experiences and goals for the future, as he stepped into the NALP Board of Directors President role. The…

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History and Digital Media: A Discussion with Allison Tourville 38:23

1d ago38:23

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After she earned her BA and MA in history, Allison Tourville decided to pursue a career in social media strategy. For nearly a decade, she worked for Vale Group (formerly Vulcan LLC, founded by the co-founder of Microsoft Paul G. Allen). She is now the Digital Media Director at the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. On Ep. 11, we talked about her cho…

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Halloween 5: Director of Photography, Rob Draper 1:26:41

7d ago1:26:41

1:26:41

In this episode, Rob Draper, the director of photography for Halloween 5, takes us on a journey from filming local news in Wagga Wagga, Australia, to finding himself on set in Salt Lake City, Utah, working on the Halloween sequel. Rob shares insights into shooting on practical locations and discusses the challenges of lighting with wide-angle lense…

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The Value of a Degree in Horticulture 32:30

7d ago32:30

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In this host episode of Growingn in the Green Industry, Brett and Skyler talk about the value of a degree inhorticulture and the strengths and limitations. They discuss building personal relationships and recruiting tactics along with touching on the importance of successful internships. They also talk about what happens if you don’t have a connect…

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Faith, Business, and the Nature of Desire: Luke Burgis on René Girard and Mimetic Desire 1:05:49

8d ago1:05:49

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Why do we want what we want? Philosopher, theologian, and literary critic René Girard posits that we draw our desires largely from the people around us, a fact which has implications for everything from how we should plan our careers to the direction of foreign policy. Following a career spanning business, religious discernment, and academia, Luke …

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Faith, Business, and the Nature of Desire: Luke Burgis on René Girard and Mimetic Desire 1:05:49

8d ago1:05:49

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Why do we want what we want? Philosopher, theologian, and literary critic René Girard posits that we draw our desires largely from the people around us, a fact which has implications for everything from how we should plan our careers to the direction of foreign policy. Following a career spanning business, religious discernment, and academia, Luke …

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Allison Elias, "The Rise of Corporate Feminism: Women in the American Office, 1960-1990" (Columbia UP, 2022) 49:26

12d ago49:26

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From the 1960s through the 1990s, the most common job for women in the United States was clerical work. Even as college-educated women obtained greater opportunities for career advancement, occupational segregation by gender remained entrenched. How did feminism in corporate America come to represent the individual success of the executive woman an…

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REPLAY: Understanding Your Customer 51:03

14d ago51:03

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In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, our hosts talk about mapping your customer journey. They discuss being an effective communicator and making the market more aware of who you are as well as knowing what to go after and being very specific. They touch on selling on value and always having a “plan B.” This episode is hosted by …

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More Than A Glitch: Confronting Race, Gender, and Ability Bias in Tech 47:14

22d ago47:14

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Today’s book is: More Than A Glitch: Confronting Race, Gender, and Ability Bias in Tech (MIT Press, 2024), by Meredith Broussard. When technology reinforces inequality, it's not just a glitch—it's a signal that we need to redesign our systems to create a more equitable world. The word “glitch” implies an incidental error, as easy to patch up as it …

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Managing Customer Relations and Employee Well-Being 32:24

21d ago32:24

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In this host episode of Growing in the Green Industry, Brett and Skyler celebrate kicking off the 5th season of the podcast! The hosts talk about the challenges they have faced over the spring months with weather challenges and the importance of staying ahead of the conditions and being proactive with clients about theirproperties. They talk about …

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What and Why are Political Beliefs? A Conversation with Oliver Traldi 55:48

24d ago55:48

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What are political beliefs and how do we form them? Oliver Traldi, a current John and Daria Barry Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the James Madison Program, discusses this and more in his recently-published his first book, Political Beliefs: A Philosophical Introduction (Routledge, 2024), a textbook which aims to explain the reasons behind politica…

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Tips You Missed On Successfully Starting Something New - with Dr. Amanda Crowell 50:42

24d ago50:42

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Dr. Amanda Crowell, a cognitive psychologist and author of "Great Work", shares powerful insights on successfully starting something new. From overcoming mental blocks to having honest conversations about bandwidth, she provides a refreshing perspective on thriving at work without sacrificing everything else. Her relatable personal journey adds dep…

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Citizen Soldiers, Republican Virtues, and the Roman Way of War 1:10:43

1M ago1:10:43

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How was the Roman way of war unique, and what were the virtues that defined the Roman Republic? Are there lessons for modern Republics from the Roman one? Annika sits down with 2022-2023 James Madison Program Garwood Visiting Fellow Dr. Steele Brand, a professor of history and director of the Politics, Philosophy, and History Program at Cairn Unive…

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Using History to Better Finance and Build Social Wealth 1:08:23

29d ago1:08:23

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Esoteric and frequently disinterested in the public good, financial institutions can be hard to navigate for those seeking to advance social welfare. My Episode 10 guest Paul Katz of the Jain Family Institute is trying to change that by building innovative tools to help visionary leaders in Brazil grow social wealth. During our lively exchange, Pau…

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REPLAY: Not Your Typical Family Business with Mike Bogan and Jensen Bogan 36:16

29d ago36:16

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In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Mike Bogan and Jensen Bogan with LandCare. Mike and Jensen share theirunique perspective on ways to operate a family business. They talk about their personal stories, how they started working together and how Jensen fell into her fathers’ footsteps. Jensen talks about how herskills…

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CEO Secrets with Dougal Shaw 53:04

1M ago53:04

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Richard interviews BBC Journalist Dougal Shaw about his book CEO Secrets based on the BBC Series CEO secrets in which he interviewed 100s of CEOs. When Dougal first began as a business journalist at BBC, he wasn’t particularly interested in the topic. Prior to his new career, he was training for doctorate in history. He began creating content for s…

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From Golf Course Grounds to Technical Quality Advisor with Will McEwen 52:02

1M ago52:02

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In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Will McEwen, Technical Quality Advisor with Viriginia Green. Will shares his inspiring story from hishumble roots at a local golf course and culminating in his current pivotal role. He shares invaluable wisdom on fostering early engagement with high school students and advocates for compa…

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The History of Washington D.C., America’s New Rome 1:08:41

1M ago1:08:41

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Renowned Asia expert Michael Auslin is pivoting from Asia instead of towards it: today, he joins Madison's Notes to discuss his new project on the history of Washington, D.C., which, like ancient Rome or Victorian London, is a world capital of a nation at the height of its power. He explores the city's development from its early days to its role du…

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Tom Mueller, "How to Make a Killing: Blood, Death and Dollars in American Medicine" (Norton, 2023) 1:09:18

1M ago1:09:18

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Dialysis is a medical miracle, a treatment that allows people with kidney failure to live when otherwise they would die. It also provides a captive customer for the dialysis industry, which values the steady revenues that come from critically required long-term care that is guaranteed by the government. Tom Mueller's six year deep dive into the dia…

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REPLAY: Building a High Capacity, Engaging Workforce using Technology with Dave Pacifico 49:08

1M ago49:08

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In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Dave Pacifico, co-founder of Team Engine. Dave talks about thoughtful automation of keeping and building an engaging workforce. Dave discusses having a broad, diversified strategy for companies to adopt when it comes to looking for new talent. He talks about thinking about what mak…

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American Innovation, American Vitality: A Conversation with Chris Buskirk 1:01:09

2M ago1:01:09

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How can we restore America's frontier spirit, foster innovation, and stave off decay? Chris Buskirk sits down to discuss his new book America and the Art of the Possible: Restoring National Vitality in an Age of Decay. Along the way, he delves into the history of innovation from Augustan Rome to the Scottish Enlightenment to Silicon Valley, whether…

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American Innovation, American Vitality: A Conversation with Chris Buskirk 1:01:09

2M ago1:01:09

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How can we restore America's frontier spirit, foster innovation, and stave off decay? Chris Buskirk sits down to discuss his new book America and the Art of the Possible: Restoring National Vitality in an Age of Decay. Along the way, he delves into the history of innovation from Augustan Rome to the Scottish Enlightenment to Silicon Valley, whether…

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Email Overload? No More! Reclaim Your Inbox With These Underutilized Hacks & Tactics 23:01

1M ago23:01

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Drowning in emails? This is your life raft. Discover the shockingly simple 4D system for inbox mastery and the little-known hacks top performers use to never miss an important email and stay on top of tasks. Listen now, so you can close your inbox with confidence. See the full details and links on the episode's page: https://www.productivitygladiat…

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Elizabeth O’Brien Ingleson, "Made in China: When US-China Interests Converged to Transform Global Trade" (Harvard UP, 2024) 1:19:56

2M ago1:19:56

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For centuries, the vastness of the Chinese market tempted foreign companies in search of customers. But in the 1970s, when the United States and China ended two decades of Cold War isolation, China’s trade relations veered in a very different direction. In Made in China: When US-China Interests Converged to Transform Global Trade (Harvard Universit…

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Branch Management with Mackenzie Chris 46:19

2M ago46:19

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In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Mackenzie Chris with Southern Botanical. Mackenzie tells her story on how she grew quickly into her current Branch Manager role. She touches on her early career to where she is now. As a Branch Manager, Mackenzie talks about what she shares with her field team to make sure that they are p…

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Can the Constitution Still Unite Us?: A Conversation with Yuval Levin 53:11

2M ago53:11

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During an era of broad political dissatisfaction, what is the history and role of the Constitution? Does the Constitution still have the power to unite us? Dr. Yuval Levin joins Madison's Notes to discuss his forthcoming book American Covenant: How the Constitution Unified Our Nation ― and Could Again. Along the way, he delves into key American fig…

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Kevin Woodson, "The Black Ceiling: How Race Still Matters in the Elite Workplace" (U Chicago Press, 2023) 37:22

2M ago37:22

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America's elite law firms, investment banks, and management consulting firms are known for grueling hours, low odds of promotion, and personnel practices that push out any employees who don't advance. While most people who begin their careers in these institutions leave within several years, work there is especially difficult for Black professional…

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REPLAY: Setting Up Your Team for Success with Joe Lewis 44:54

2M ago44:54

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In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Joe Lewis, COO with Yard Solutions, Inc. Joe talks stress management and setting expectations with your team. He talks about the importance of taking care of your team as well as educating and training your team on how to manage stress. Joe talks about being proactive vs. reactive …

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Battlefield to Big Sky: A Conversation with Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy 29:21

2M ago29:21

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Veteran and entrepreneur Tim Sheehy has led an action-packed life: a 2008 graduate of the Naval Academy, as a Navy SEAL he completed deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan, South America, and the Pacific region, where he earned him multiple combat decorations, including the Bronze Star with Valor for Heroism in Combat and the Purple Heart Medal. After be…

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The Contagion of Covid Policy: Dr. Jay Bhattacharya on Freedom of Speech 55:23

2M ago55:23

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After a storied career as a health policy expert, Stanford Medicine's Dr. Jay Bhattacharya's work became a political focal point during the COVID-19 pandemic, when he advocated against widespread lockdowns. He co-authored the Great Barrington Declaration, an open letter signed by infectious disease epidemiologists and public health scientists which…

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Interview with filmmakers behind Debra Hill documentary 1:08:34

2M ago1:08:34

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Interview with Irish filmmakers Jim McMorrow and Margaret McGoldrick about the much anticipated documentary about legendary producer, Debra Hill. Talking Shape on: Facebook Instagram X YouTube Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat AudioBy Joel Brown

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History, Data Science and Journeys of Discovery with Francisco Ramos 1:00:48

2M ago1:00:48

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I had the pleasure of talking to Francisco Ramos about how his study of history shaped his approach to data science, and public policy, and his efforts to scale institutionally driven social change. For Francisco, immersion in history began as a personal project of self-discovery. It evolved into a set of tools that he uses and perfects to understa…

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Mental Health Awareness Month with Hope Smith, Terry Williams, Jenny Girard and Jenn Myers 40:31

2M ago40:31

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In this special episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Hope Smith with Plants Creative Landscape, Terry Williams with Green Lawn Fertilizing and Jenny Girard with RM Landscape. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and in this week’s episode, our guests share some of their stories and experiences around mental health personally and pro…

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Jennifer M. Black, "Branding Trust: Advertising and Trademarks in Nineteenth-Century America" (U Pennsylvania Press, 2023) 56:46

2M ago56:46

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In the early nineteenth century, the American commercial marketplace was a chaotic, unregulated environment in which knock-offs and outright frauds thrived. Appearances could be deceiving, and entrepreneurs often relied on their personal reputations to close deals and make sales. Rapid industrialization and expanding trade routes opened new markets…

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Adia Harvey Wingfield, "Gray Areas: How the Way We Work Perpetuates Racism and What We Can Do to Fix It" (Amistad Press, 2023) 46:24

2M ago46:24

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Labor and race have shared a complex, interconnected history in America. For decades, key aspects of work—from getting a job to workplace norms to advancement and mobility—ignored and failed Black people. While explicit discrimination no longer occurs, and organizations make internal and public pledges to honor and achieve “diversity,” inequities p…

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Teri Ann Finneman et al., "Reviving Rural News: Transforming the Business Model of Community Journalism in the US and Beyond" (Routledge, 2024) 42:28

2M ago42:28

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Based on extensive research into weekly rural publishers and rural readers, Reviving Rural News: Transforming the Business Model of Community Journalism in the US and Beyond (Routledge, 2024) outlines a mode of practice by which small publications can stay financially sound and combat the rise of "news deserts." This book argues that publishers mus…

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REPLAY: The Future of Battery-Powered Equipment with Paul Beblowski 46:26

2M ago46:26

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In this replay episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Paul Beblowski, Senior Product Manager with STIHL. Paul talks about the state of battery powered equipment. He touches on infrastructure and seeing the hard and soft payback moments in the move to battery. If you are considering battery-powered equipment, you don’t want to miss thi…

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Plutarch as Philosopher and Political Thinker: A Conversation with Hugh Liebert 50:52

3M ago50:52

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Plutarch is one of history's most influential authors: his insights were foundational to thinkers ranging from William Shakespeare to Alexander Hamilton, Nietzsche to Montesquieu. Yet, today his writings have fallen out of favor, in part because the genre he pioneered, biography, has fallen out of favor within academia, though it retains popularity…

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The Difference Between Good vs. GREAT Leaders: A Deep Dive - with Sara Canaday 50:35

3M ago50:35

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Leadership strategist Sara Canaday joins Brian and shares insights on the key differences that turn a good leader into a great one. Unlike vague general leadership training, this conversation is specific for a change, delving into what a good leader and a great leader would do in the same situation, to unlock their team's potential and become truly…

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Peter Cappelli, "The Future of the Office: Work from Home, Remote Work, and the Hard Choices We All Face" (Wharton School Press, 2021) 56:25

3M ago56:25

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The COVID-19 pandemic forced an unprecedented experiment that reshaped white-collar work and turned remote work into a kind of new normal. Now comes the hard part. Many employees want to continue that normal and keep working remotely, and most at least want the ability to work occasionally from home. But for employers, the benefits of employees wor…

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Passion and Curiosity with Chad Diller 57:19

3M ago57:19

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In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome Chad Diller with Landscape Leadership. Chad shares his non-traditional path of how felt lost at times in his career and how he finally ended up in landscape industry. He talks about what he learned in the past andtaking those experiences and applying them to your next opportunities. Chad …

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