Best Positively West Virginia Podcasts (2024)

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Center for Restorative Justice at West Virginia Wesleyan College 22:43

20h ago22:43

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Debra Dean Murphy, Ph.D. and Jess Scott, Ph.D., to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Claire is joined again by co-host Associate Director for the Collaborative Center for Restorative Practices in Higher Education Kaleigh Mrowka, Ph.D. In this series of episodes, we explore the use of restorative practices in higher…

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Clinton Blankenship: Taking Care as a Leader 1:04:21

1d ago1:04:21

1:04:21

Clinton Blankenship has been in the Navy for around 20 years. In doing so he's worn a lot of hats and done a lot of things, including throwing out the first pitch at a Major League Baseball game! Join us as we talk to him about what his leadership journey has been, and how the Navy has helped shape him in many different ways. Sponsored by Shine Con…

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Conflict and Connection in Higher Ed with Jeff Godowski, M.Ed. 21:26

8d ago21:26

21:26

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Jeff Godowski, M.Ed., to the Restorative Works! Podcast.  Claire is joined again by co-host Associate Director for the Collaborative Center for Restorative Practices in Higher Education Kaleigh Mrowka, Ph.D. In this series of episodes, we explore the use of restorative practices in higher education through variou…

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Shannon Smith: Seeing Leadership Everywhere 54:14

9d ago54:14

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Striving to lessen the suffering in the world, Shannon Smith became a Physician after seeing other physicians in the world. Seeing her mother, a college professor, and her father, a business owner, in their respective professions, she not only became an MD but also focusing on helping adults create a life they love positively impacts the whole fami…

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Heart Strong Work: Improving Workplace Culture with Dr. Linda Kligman 21:40

15d ago21:40

21:40

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes IIRP President, Linda Kligman, Ph.D., to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Dr. Kligman joins us to discuss her new book, Heart Strong Work: Improving Workplace Culture, and share her journey and insights into creating inclusive and participatory workplaces. From her unique metaphor of the heart, inspired by her dau…

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Cheri Satterfield - From Teacher, to Video work, to Entrepreneur 1:05:50

17d ago1:05:50

1:05:50

Cheri Satterfield is the President of Tuscan Sun Spa which opened for business in 2004. Being a native of West Virginia, Cheri has a lot of appreciation for community. She joins us for a discussion on her long journey as a business owner and how her background informs her leadership style. Sponsored by Shine Consulting LLC.…

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From the Classroom to Home with Michelle Jacobs 22:28

23d ago22:28

22:28

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Michelle Jacobs to the Restorative Works! Podcast.  In this episode, Claire is joined by co-host, IIRP Instructor and Implementation Coach Mike Azzalina, M.Ed. Mike has over 16 years of experience in public education as an elementary school teacher, assistant principal, and principal across elementary and middle …

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Wade Linger - Combining Leadership and Technology 56:42

24d ago56:42

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Today on Leadership Rediscovered we have the privilege of speaking with Wade Linger. Wade Linger currently serves as the President and CEO of TMC Technologies, an innovative and passionate technology company focused on finding the right people, right solutions, and at the right time. Join us as we talk to him about where technology has lead him in …

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The Heartbeats of Education with Mike Azzalina, M.Ed. 21:04

30d ago21:04

21:04

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Mike Azzalina, M.Ed., to the Restorative Works! Podcast.  Mike joins us to discuss navigating the nuances of creating inclusive communities, starting with the simple yet profound act of showing up for others. Mike shares personal stories from his journey, including his own challenges growing up with a heart condi…

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Three Rivers Leadership Crossover 47:59

1M ago47:59

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This week we have a special episode of Leadership Rediscovered! Laura was recently a guest on the Three Rivers Leadership with host Kevin Trout (who's been featured on Leadership Rediscovered previously as well!) Laura gives her perspective on leadership, goal setting, and much more. Check out their website here: https://threeriversleadership.com/ …

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Disruptive Education: Envisioning a New Way with Bobby Morgan 22:09

1M ago22:09

22:09

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Bobby Morgan to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Bobby joins us and reflects on his early struggles as a teacher and the realization that traditional teaching methods were not effective in modern classrooms. He shares how his experiences led him to embrace restorative practices and culturally responsive teaching t…

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Tracy Miller: Flying Higher in Leadership 1:14:24

1M ago1:14:24

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Tracy Miller is the President of the Mid Atlantic Aerospace Complex, and is a confident voice for women in STEM, Leadership, Aerospace, and everywhere else. We talk to her about how exactly she got into Aerospace and how it has helped take her to new heights in her leadership journey. Sponsored by Shine Consulting LLC.…

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Peacekeepers: Youth Empowerment with Jen Williams 23:04

1M ago23:04

23:04

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Jen Williams to the Restorative Works! Podcast.  Jen joins us to share her journey of developing a restorative practices based program at her former middle school. The program was born out of a necessity to address conflicts and empower students. Through anecdotes and reflections, Jen illustrates moments where st…

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Scott Seybold: Engineering Leadership 36:32

1M ago36:32

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Our very special guest for today's episode is Scott Seybold, my brother! He's joining us to talk about lessons he's learned in leadership, starting in childhood and leading up to him acting as the Vice President of Global Quality with CSafe Global. Sponsored by Shine Consulting LLC.

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Youth and Communities: From Micro to Macro with Rick Kelly 19:24

2M ago19:24

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Rick Kelly to the Restorative Works! Podcast.  Rick joins us to discuss the importance of embracing vulnerability and courage in restorative work with youth inside and outside the justice system. He highlights the shift from traditional justice models to truly preventative approaches. He notes that eliminating th…

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Lauren Kayal - Celebrating Accomplishments 56:18

2M ago56:18

56:18

Lauren Kayal is the owner of SUGAR BAR - Sweets + Coffee located in Morgantown WV. She's used to helping celebrate her employees, her customers, and now she's joining us on Leadership Rediscovered to help celebrate us hitting 100 Episodes! Sponsored by Shine Consulting LLC

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Community Wisdom with Stephanie “Sal” Lee and Donna Lekander 18:45

2M ago18:45

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Stephanie “Sal” Lee and Donna Lekander from the Carlton County Restorative Justice Program to the Restorative Works! Podcast.  Stephanie and Donna join us and provide valuable perspectives on fostering healing and accountability in their respective roles. They discuss the critical role of meeting the changing nee…

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Nikki Thomas: Intuitive Leadership 1:05:04

2M ago1:05:04

1:05:04

Nikki Thomas is the President of Cornerstone Community Development Corporation, and the Director of Development for the Golden Girl Group Home, with her goal being to help as many people/organizations as possible. She's the embodiment of Shining Your Light, and we're happy to have her for our 100th(!!) episode! Sponsored by Shine Consulting LLC.…

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Transforming Police Practice with Kerry Clamp, Ph. D. 25:19

2M ago25:19

25:19

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Kerry Clamp, Ph. D., to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Dr. Kerry Clamp joins us to discuss insights from her extensive research and experience in transforming police practice through restorative approaches. She traces the origins of restorative-based policy, highlighting its proven impact on addressing youth off…

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Justin Thompson: Natural Leadership for Natural Energy 1:07:30

2M ago1:07:30

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Justin Thompson is the Owner and CEO of Iron Senergy. Having started his leadership journey in the military, Justin took up a new hobby during covid: Running an energy company. We talk with him to see what makes him such a passionate leader in the industry. Sponsored by Shine Consulting LLC.

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Building a New Reality with IIRP founder Ted Wachtel 22:58

2M ago22:58

22:58

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes founder and former president of the IIRP, Ted Wachtel, to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Ted joins us to discuss how restorative practices extend beyond formal processes like conferences and mediations, encompassing everyday interactions and informal methods of conflict resolution. He reflects on his journey of …

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Leaders, can you pass this test? - Leadership Rediscovered 32:25

2M ago32:25

32:25

Find out if you exhibit behaviors related to one of the top reasons for employee turnover. Sponsored by Shine Consulting LLC.

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Wichita Series: Culture of Connection with Jenna McGovern and Diana Santillian 23:49

3M ago23:49

23:49

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Jenna McGovern and Diana Santillian to the Restorative Works! Podcast. This series of episodes highlights the work of restorative practitioners in the Wichita Public School District, the largest school district in Kansas, and their commitment to the large-scale implementation of restorative practices across their…

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Jon Dower: From Serving to Leading - Part 2 30:24

3M ago30:24

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This is Part 2 of our conversation with Jon Dower! Jon Dower was born and raised in Morgantown West Virginia and started in the service industry as a dish washer. He now serves as the Executive Director of West Virginia Sober Living after getting his Master's in clinical rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from West Virginia University. Tod…

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Wichita Series: Proactive Strategies with Glen Williams and Lan Huynh 23:02

3M ago23:02

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Glen Williams and Lan Huynh to the Restorative Works! Podcast. This series of episodes highlights the work of restorative practitioners in the Wichita Public School District, the largest school district in Kansas, and their commitment to the large-scale implementation of restorative practices across their distric…

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Jon Dower: From Serving to Leading - Part 1 35:08

3M ago35:08

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Jon Dower was born and raised in Morgantown West Virginia and started in the service industry as a dish washer. He now serves as the Executive Director of West Virginia Sober Living after getting his Master's in clinical rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from West Virginia University. Today we talk about his way of leadership and how to h…

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Wichita Series: Challenges and Triumphs of Large-Scale Restorative Practices Implementation 20:45

3M ago20:45

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Michele Ingenthron and Fabián Armendariz to the Restorative Works! Podcast. This series of episodes highlights the work of restorative practitioners in the Wichita Public School District, the largest school district in Kansas, and their commitment to the large-scale implementation of restorative practices across …

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Jim Estep: Leading with Expectations 57:41

3M ago57:41

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Today on Leadership Rediscovered we talk to Jim Estep, President and CEO of the High Technology Foundation here in Fairmont, West Virginia. Currently working with the Marion Country Chamber of Commerce to expand the technology park, we talk to Jim about his leadership journey and how one should always lead with expectations. Sponsored by Shine Cons…

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Restorative Filmmaking - Exploring the Narrative with Jalyn Baity 23:23

3M ago23:23

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The Restorative Works! Podcast is one year old! Thank you for listening! Welcome to season 2! Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Jalyn Baity to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Jalyn speaks with us about his recent film production, "STATISTICS.” Adapted from a poem he wrote, the narrative follows DJ, a grieving and misguided youth, as he reconciles…

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Dr. Hannah Hazard - Leading the Whole Person 57:27

3M ago57:27

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As the Executive Chair and Director of the WVU Cancer Institute, Dr. Hannah Hazard-Jenkins has a full plate of clinical, administrative, and leadership work. Listen and learn how she goes about building trust with her patients and her team and how she approaches leading a multi-site cancer institute. Sponsored by Shine Consulting LLC.…

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From Surviving to Thriving With Cheyenne E. Rhodes 20:55

4M ago20:55

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Cheyenne E. Rhodes to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Cheyenne speaks with us about her insights into the evolution of her approach to intervention, realizing the need for trauma-informed care, positive behavioral support, and restorative practices. She shares examples of the power of data analysis in shaping int…

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Kevin Trout Part 2: Leading a Life of Climb 37:01

4M ago37:01

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Kevin Trout currently serves as an Advisory Board Chair for Vistage Worldwide, the largest executive coaching organization for small and midsize businesses. He's also the host of Three Rivers Leadership podcast, and before that was the founder and president of Grandview Medical Resources. We spoke with Kevin about becoming a leader in healthcare sa…

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The Human Side of Education with Brian Bereman and Carlos Muñoz 19:51

4M ago19:51

19:51

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Brian Bereman and Carlos Munoz to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Brian and Carlos speak with us about their experiences training and sustaining restorative practices across schools in the Bronx borough of New York City. Brian and Carlos share stories of empathy and compassion, illustrating the transformative eff…

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Kevin Trout Part 1: Leading a Life of Climb 55:22

4M ago55:22

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Kevin Trout currently serves as an Advisory Board Chair for Vistage Worldwide, the largest executive coaching organization for small and midsize businesses. He's also the host of Three Rivers Leadership podcast, and before that was the founder and president of Grandview Medical Resources. We spoke with Kevin about becoming a leader in healthcare sa…

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Nurturing Belonging in Schools with Carrie Gilman 21:11

4M ago21:11

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Carrie Gilman to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Carrie speaks with us about the importance of addressing the deep need for belonging in students, particularly those most marginalized in society. She delves into the challenges of engaging parents and the community at large. Carrie highlights the creation of youth…

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Adam Rohaly: Building Leadership 46:21

4M ago46:21

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Adam Rohaly is an architect and part owner of Omni Associates located in Fairmont West Virginia. Having grown up wanting to be an architect Adam played sports and went to Fairmont State where he now serves as a Board Member for the Fairmont State Foundation.

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Addressing the Disconnect with Sethu Nair 21:49

4M ago21:49

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Sethu Laxmi Nair to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Sethu speaks with us about her work in conflict management and how she has seen global, political, and cultural events weigh heavily in instances of interpersonal conflict, acknowledging collective exhaustion that has become a norm in the modern human experience…

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Culture Shock and Leading Through it 25:34

4M ago25:34

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For this weeks episode of Leadership Rediscovered, Laura walks us through some points from a recently released book titled "Culture Shock", how Culture within an organization can make or break it, and how you as a leader can lead through these culture differences/changes to lead more effectively. Sponsored by Shine Consulting LLC…

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Restorative Practices in Chicago Schools with Fatemeh Momeni, Ph.D., and Ben Feigenberg, Ph.D. Part 2 22:33

5M ago22:33

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes back Fatemeh Momeni, Ph.D., and Ben Feigenberg, Ph.D., from the University of Chicago Education Lab to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Fatemeh and Ben join us as we continue our conversation from part one and dive deeper into the large-scale research they conducted in partnership with Chicago Public Schools. Fate…

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Patrick Snively: Swimming Through Adversity 54:42

5M ago54:42

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Today on Leadership Rediscovered we spoke with Patrick Snively, the new President of the Marion Country Chamber of Commerce! Prior to working with the Marion County Chamber of Commerce, Patrick served as the Head Swimming coach at Fairmont State for 20 years before moving into a couple Athletic Director Roles. We discuss with him what adversity and…

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Restorative Practices in Chicago Schools with Fatemeh Momeni, Ph.D., and Ben Feigenberg, Ph.D. – Part 1 22:22

5M ago22:22

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Fatemeh Momeni, Ph.D., and Ben Feigenberg, Ph.D., from the University of Chicago Education Lab to the Restorative Works! Podcast. In partnership with Chicago Public Schools, the Education Lab research team, including Fatemeh and Ben, evaluated the effect of restorative practices implemented in schools across the …

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Randy Mazey - Leading Winning Teams 1:22:54

5M ago1:22:54

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Known as one of the top on-field coaches in collegiate baseball, WVU Head Coach Randy Mazey shares his lessons on how to build winning teams. Spoiler alert – it isn’t all about baseball. Sponsored by Shine Consulting LLC.

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Stories of Central America, Friendship, and Restorative Leadership with Flor García Mencos 23:11

5M ago23:11

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Flor García Mencos to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Flor speaks with us about her co-authored book, Encounters with Restorative Practices: Restorative Stories in Central America and the Dominican Republic. The book is a collection of stories written by restorative practitioners that describe the unique social c…

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Why Finishing It Matters with Maggie Crandall 57:08

5M ago57:08

57:08

On this episode of Leadership Rediscovered, the tables are turned as Maggie Crandall, Owner of Magnitude Consulting, interviews Laura Seybold on why she’s so passionate about goals. And more specifically, finishing them. Sponsored by Shine Consulting LLC.

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Right Brain Restorative Practices with Carlos Alvarez 23:50

5M ago23:50

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Carlos Alvarez to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Carlos speaks with us about right-brain restorative practices, which focuses on an individual's right-brain neurobiological and psychological capacity. These brain regions influence the balance of self-regulation and motivation. Carlos discusses the importance of …

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Mark Miller: Leading Everyday 45:53

5M ago45:53

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Welcome to a new year of Leadership Rediscovered! On today's episode Laura speaks with Mark Miller, author of multiple books and co-founder of Lead Every Day. After retiring from Chick-fil-A in the role of Vice President of High Performance Leadership, Mark turned to writing and Lead Every Day to continue cultivating and creating new leaders. https…

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Voice to Power in Restorative Justice with Marlee Liss 21:01

5M ago21:01

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Marlee Liss to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Marlee speaks with us about her experiences as a survivor of sexual assault. Her case made history as the first in North America to conclude with restorative justice processes through the courts. She describes her experience in the traditional court system as one whe…

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Goal Setting: The Opportunity for a Fresh Start! 14:01

5M ago14:01

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In this weeks episode of Leadership Rediscovered, Laura Seybold explains the importance of setting goals, and how they can provide opportunitys for a fresh start as we move into a New Year! Presented by Shine Consulting LLC

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Looking Back to Move Forward with Chief Adam Waterbear DePaul 19:19

6M ago19:19

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Chief Adam Waterbear DePaul to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Adam speaks with us about the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania’s relational culture of communal input, a multidimensional leadership that seeks council from many members, not just a single or small group of leaders. This leadership model platforms variou…

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Best of 2023: Morgan O'Brien - Bringing Hope Back 1:16:47

6M ago1:16:47

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As we continue into the New Year we're still celebrating 2023 by sharing out favorite episodes! Our last episode of the 2023 Best Of is with Morgan O'Brien, President and CEO of Hearthstone Company and Hope Gas. He joins us again on the Leadership Rediscovered podcast, giving us insight on bringing back Hope Gas, prioritizing contractors and jobs i…

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