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Tight end T.J. Hockenson cherishes first…
Tight end T.J. Hockenson cherishes first Vikings touchdown, hopes to have 'many more'
Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) leaps high to catch the quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) pass in the second quarter of a NFL football game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Thursday Nov., 24 2022. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)
By Chris Tomasson | ctomasson@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer Press
T.J. Hockenson hasn't saved a lot of balls as souvenirs during his four-year NFL career, but he made sure to hang onto one Thursday.
The Vikings acquired the tight end from Detroit on Nov. 1, and he has wasted no time making an impact with his new team. In a 33-26 win over the New England Patriots, he scored his first Minnesota touchdown.
"It's nice to get that out of the way," Hockenson said. "Hopefully, there's many more."
Hockenson said he tries "to limit" the number of balls he keeps but that his first score with the Vikings was "special." It came on a 1-yard catch from Kirk Cousins in the second quarter for the Vikings (9-2).
Hockenson had five receptions for 43 yards in the game. He scored his second straight touchdown on Thanksgiving, after catching a 17-yard pass for Detroit against Chicago in 2021.
"We'll start a streak," he said.
Thursday's game was the first time Hockenson has been on the winning side on Thanksgiving after coming up a loser for the Lions in three previous games on the holiday.
"I've only been here for a few weeks, but it's been awesome," said Hockenson, who has 26 catches for 192 yards in four Minnesota games and 52 receptions for 587 yards overall. "I can't say enough about what a great group of guys this is, so it's been a blast."
Shelley steps up
After beginning the month on the practice squad, cornerback Duke Shelley has made a difference for Minnesota.
Due to injuries, Shelley on Thursday became the fourth different right cornerback to start in the past four Vikings games. Cameron Dantzler started Nov. 6 at Washington before suffering an ankle injury that landed him on injured reserve. Akayleb Evans got the nod Nov. 13 at Buffalo but suffered a concussion in the game. And Andrew Booth Jr. started last Sunday's 40-3 loss to Dallas before suffering a knee injury.
"I was just trying to hold it down for those guys," said Shelley, in his fourth NFL season after playing three years with Chicago.
Still, Shelley believes his play has been good enough that he will continue to "be a factor" after the injured cornerbacks return. He was beaten a few times Thursday, but did have a key pass breakup in the end zone late in the first half, forcing the Patriots to settle for a field goal. Against Buffalo, he had a pass breakup in the end zone in overtime in a 33-30 win.
"You can't give up touchdowns," Shelley said. "You've got to make them line it up again."
Hall of famers ice fish
Hall of fame quarterback Peyton Manning visited Minnesota last January, and got two segments out of it for his "Peyton's Places" television show on ESPN Plus.
The first will air beginning Sunday in which Manning meets up with Vikings hall of fame defensive tackle John Randle, and the two go ice fishing. The second, to air next month, involves Manning going to the Mall of America, the former site of Metropolitan Stadium, to recreate the Miracle at the Met catch former Vikings star receiver Ahmad Rashad made there in 1980.
"Peyton's Places" is a product of Omaha Productions. The episode with Randle is filled with humor and begins with Manning trudging across a frozen lake to meet Randle at an ice-fishing shack. The two then discuss how Randle, who played for the Vikings from 1990-2000, went from being undrafted to the hall of fame.
According to NBC, Thursday's game was the second-most viewed primetime Thanksgiving game ever, with a total audience delivery of more than 26 million. … Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson, who had nine catches for 139 yards, welcomes playing in primetime. "These are the type of games that I love the most," he said. "The whole world is watching you. No better time to go off." … After being sacked seven times against the Cowboys, Cousins was dropped just once Thursday. "I can't say enough about the protection," head coach Kevin O'Connell said.
Chris Tomasson
Chris joined the Pioneer Press in 2013 to cover the Vikings. He was a longtime NBA writer with the Akron Beacon Journal, Rocky Mountain News and AOL FanHouse. Before coming to Minnesota, he covered the Miami Heat and Dolphins for Fox Sports. Since joining the Pioneer Press, Chris has won 10 awards in Pro Football Writers of America contests and in both 2021 and 2022 was named a national top-10 beat writer by the Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE). Chris is a graduate of Northwestern University, where he spent his college years watching the losingest team in the history of Division I-A football.
ctomasson@pioneerpress.com
Follow Chris Tomasson @christomasson
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If you're interested in the benefits of advanced lighting controls, there are several points to keep in mind.
First, take a look at fixtures and lamps in the space. Existing fluorescent fixtures usually do not have dimming ballasts. Additionally, if the fixtures are supplied as instant start, then the sockets are shunted. Dimming ballasts require the use of non-shunted sockets to allow for a heating circuit at each cathode (each end of the lamp). If you're planning to retrofit, it's critical to determine if existing fluorescent fixtures have shunted or non-shunted sockets, and if the existing lamp type is actually dimmable.
You should also be aware that, in addition to requiring dimming ballasts (for fluorescent) or dimming drivers (for LED), some form of controller is required to tell them what to do. They either have to be incorporated into the fixtures or, for less granular control, they can be attached to a branch or switch leg upstream of the fixtures themselves.
The installation of advanced lighting controls is a good opportunity to take a look at zoning. Are the fixtures currently zoned in a logical manner? Do you want to change the grouping of lights, or add zones? If so, you may need a system with more granular addressability so you can reconfigure zones without regard to existing branch circuit wiring. For ultimate flexibility, you would need a system that provides individual addressability. However, this also requires much greater system bandwidth for communication, and there may be a substantial cost adder as well if the system is priced based on capacity or number of nodes. Often, spaces do not require that level of granularity.
Another point to consider is plenum access. If your facility has asbestos in the plenum, and you don't want to do abatement, then you won't be able to pull any additional control or power wires for the new system. Wireless systems can overcome this problem because they have integral controllers that can be installed in the fixtures from below and do not require additional control wires running through the plenum. The only real difference between wired and wireless systems is whether or not you connect control wires between system components. Another possible method to overcome this problem is to use power-line carrier systems that send control signals over the existing power wires, at the zero-cross point of the sine wave. However, such systems usually have limited granularity in terms of addressability.
Keep in mind that if you install a new lighting control system, you still have to provide for emergency egress lighting. This usually requires additional components, like relays that bypass the control system components during a power failure.
The installation process has complications beyond disrupting occupants when retrofitting fixtures or running new control wires through the plenum. With advanced lighting controls, all components have to be "discovered" and then programmed. This may or may not be a trivial process. Additionally, if you install new fluorescent lamps, you may have to program the system to allow for a 100-hour burn-in period, although some lamps do not require this.


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State Announces $100,000 Grant to "Catalyze Entrepreneurship" on Cape Cod
A CapeCodToday.com article written on October 23, 2018 details Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Jay Ash's trip to the Cape on October 22, 2018, where he announced a $100,000 grant to foster entrepreneurship on Cape Cod.
Partnership between CCYP and EforAll to develop startup accelerator...
YARMOUTH – On Monday, Housing and Economic Development Secretary Jay Ash announced a $100,000 grant to a new partnership formed by Cape Cod Young Professionals, a Barnstable-based non-profit, and the Cape Cod branch of Entrepreneurship for All(EforAll) to foster entrepreneurship on Cape Cod. EforAll is a non-profit which has had enormous success in driving inclusive entrepreneurship in mid-sized cities across Massachusetts. Over the next year, the grant will fund the launch of a new accelerator for the Cape region, a multi-week program designed to nurture the development of new businesses, and pitch events aimed at providing seed funding to founders with ideas for new businesses or social impact organizations.
"Providing opportunities for aspiring Massachusetts entrepreneurs and small business owners helps build regional economies, drive new growth and create jobs," said Governor Charlie Baker."Massachusetts has one of the most successful innovation economies in the country, and through investments in digital health, collaborative workspaces, workforce development, and small business technical assistance and expansion, our Administration is committed to ensuring every zip code in the Commonwealth has access to this rich ecosystem."
"Cape Cod is home to incredible assets, including WHOI, a strong blue economy, Mass Maritime Academy, and now a new partnership to foster small businesses and support entrepreneurs," said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. "We are confident this program will build on the Baker-Polito administration's investments in the region, including the inaugural round of the Seaport Economic Council Grand Challenge, affordable housing awards, and $9 million in MassWorks Infrastructure grant awards."
In partnership, Cape Cod Young Professionals and EforAll will recruit and develop a network of local volunteer mentors who can help startups grow into sustainable businesses. At the announcement, Secretary Ash moderated a roundtable discussion with small businesses and organizations from Cape Cod which have benefited from entrepreneur mentoring and startup-focused events.
"Through these grants, the Baker-Polito administration is supporting two organizations that have proven success in building communities," said Secretary Jay Ash. "For entrepreneurs, this means access to mentors who understand their challenges, can provide guidance and point them to the critical resources they need to grow. Our past investments have shown how this type of capacity-building can be a critical piece to building long-term regional economic impact, and we're pleased to continue that focus here on the Cape."
The new grant is from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative's (MassTech) Entrepreneurship Mentoring Grant program, an effort that aims to develop strong ecosystems for entrepreneurs across the Commonwealth. The roundtable featured entrepreneurs that have taken part in previous mentoring programs and pitch contests organized by CCYP and EforAll. The Secretary heard from these growing Cape businesses how the programs shaped their business plan and impacted their bottom line. During the roundtable, participants noted how mentoring programs can help new businesses, but also how they help growing organizations to 'scale up' their operations to increase sales and expand their reach.
"CCYP is thrilled to partner with EforAll to leverage the networks of both organizations and maximum impact for entrepreneurs on Cape Cod," said Lauren Barker, CEO of CCYP. "As an organization that works to cultivate opportunities for the Cape's young workers and leaders, this partnership signifies a major step forward in creating the sort of business ecosystem that attracts and keeps the best and brightest minds in our region. We are incredibly grateful for the support and encouragement of MassTech and the Commonwealth as we embark on this exciting partnership effort."
"We launched EforAll Cape Cod on July 2, 2018 and have seen early and significant success due to a combination of support from existing partner organizations like CCYP, as well as high demand for services from aspiring entrepreneurs," said Christin Marshall, Executive Director of EforAll Cape Cod. "We're so thankful for this support from MassTech that will directly strengthen our partnership with CCYP and accelerate economic development and social impact on the Cape"
Started in Lowell in 2010 as the Merrimack Valley Sandbox, EforAll is a nonprofit designed to support entrepreneurship as a means to achieving economic and social impact in communities outside of Greater Boston. Founded by noted technology entrepreneur Desh Deshpande, EforAll has received support from MassTech and the Commonwealth dating back to an initial $150,000 award in 2014 to pilot mentoring programs in Lowell and Lawrence. The success of that initial award led to an expansion of EforAll's programs to the South Coast region around Fall River and New Bedford, a three-year effort funded by an award of $1 million in 2015. Each year of the grant, EforAll's South Coast program has engaged over 1,000 community members, assisted 150-plus businesses, and graduated 30-plus entrepreneurs from its accelerator program, building an extensive network of program alumni in the process.
This is the second award from MassTech to CCYP, following a $50,000 grant for the organization's Career Connect Mentor Exchange program in 2014. Founded in 2005, CCYP brings together its 1,000 members to engage on issues critical to the Cape Cod economy and to small businesses, including economic vibrancy. They also host an annual forum, called the "Shape Your Cape Summit", which brought together over 250 attendees in 2018 to discuss ways to build a dynamic economy, how professionals can engage in local government, and issues around housing.
"Today's award builds on the track record of success both of these organizations have had over the past few years, including CCYP's successfully growing and engaged membership of business and community leaders here on the Cape, and EforAll's success in growing communities of entrepreneurs across Massachusetts," stated Pat Larkin, Director of the Innovation Institute at MassTech. "We're honored to bring these two talented groups together to supercharge the Cape's existing entrepreneur networks."
In March 2018, the Innovation Institute at MassTech launched a public procurement to identify proposals to "support community-based entrepreneurship by developing and sustaining support for a broad range of innovative businesses, from start-ups to those growing to scale." In August 2018, Sec. Ash joined MassTech to announce $160,000 in grants to two Western Massachusetts organizations, Valley Venture Mentors and SPARK Holyoke (now an affiliate of EforAll). That was followed by an $80,000 award to Worcester Roots to support the development of cooperative businesses and non-profits in the Central Massachusetts region. The funding for these current grants came from the fiscal year 2018 (FY2018) General Appropriations Act. They follow three separate entrepreneur mentoring awards announced in 2014 which were funded by the 2012 Jobs Bill.
"I have seen many start up businesses in my district flourish under the EforAll program. I know how beneficial mentors and programs like Cape Cod Young Professionals and EforAll can be," said Representative Will Crocker. "We have so many young, intelligent, and vibrant entrepreneurs on Cape Cod and I am thrilled that they will be receiving this grant. I look forward to seeing what businesses we welcome in the future because of this opportunity."


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import argparse
import time
import logging
import json
import apache_beam as beam
from apache_beam.options.pipeline_options import GoogleCloudOptions
from apache_beam.options.pipeline_options import PipelineOptions
from apache_beam.options.pipeline_options import StandardOptions
from apache_beam.runners import DataflowRunner, DirectRunner

# ### main

def run():
    # Command line arguments
    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description='Load from Json into BigQuery')
    parser.add_argument('--project',required=True, help='Specify Google Cloud project')
    parser.add_argument('--region', required=True, help='Specify Google Cloud region')
    parser.add_argument('--stagingLocation', required=True, help='Specify Cloud Storage bucket for staging')
    parser.add_argument('--tempLocation', required=True, help='Specify Cloud Storage bucket for temp')
    parser.add_argument('--runner', required=True, help='Specify Apache Beam Runner')

    opts = parser.parse_args()

    # Setting up the Beam pipeline options
    options = PipelineOptions()
    options.view_as(GoogleCloudOptions).project = opts.project
    options.view_as(GoogleCloudOptions).region = opts.region
    options.view_as(GoogleCloudOptions).staging_location = opts.stagingLocation
    options.view_as(GoogleCloudOptions).temp_location = opts.tempLocation
    options.view_as(GoogleCloudOptions).job_name = '{0}{1}'.format('my-pipeline-',time.time_ns())
    options.view_as(StandardOptions).runner = opts.runner

    # Static input and output
    input = 'gs://{0}/events.json'.format(opts.project)
    output = '{0}:logs.logs'.format(opts.project)

    # Table schema for BigQuery
    table_schema = {
        "fields": [
            {
                "name": "ip",
                "type": "STRING"
            },
            {
                "name": "user_id",
                "type": "STRING"
            },
            {
                "name": "lat",
                "type": "FLOAT"
            },
            {
                "name": "lng",
                "type": "FLOAT"
            },
            {
                "name": "timestamp",
                "type": "STRING"
            },
            {
                "name": "http_request",
                "type": "STRING"
            },
            {
                "name": "http_response",
                "type": "INTEGER"
            },
            {
                "name": "num_bytes",
                "type": "INTEGER"
            },
            {
                "name": "user_agent",
                "type": "STRING"
            }
        ]
    }

    # Create the pipeline
    p = beam.Pipeline(options=options)

    '''

    Steps:
    1) Read something
    2) Transform something
    3) Write something

    '''

    (p
        | 'ReadFromGCS' >> beam.io.ReadFromText(input)
        | 'ParseJson' >> beam.Map(lambda line: json.loads(line))
        | 'WriteToBQ' >> beam.io.WriteToBigQuery(
            output,
            schema=table_schema,
            create_disposition=beam.io.BigQueryDisposition.CREATE_IF_NEEDED,
            write_disposition=beam.io.BigQueryDisposition.WRITE_TRUNCATE
            )
    )

    logging.getLogger().setLevel(logging.INFO)
    logging.info("Building pipeline ...")

    p.run()

if __name__ == '__main__':
  run()

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Discuss the reasons why imperial China prior to 1800 did not establish itself as a truly global hegemonic power.
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The weather report for sunrise said foggy but clearing up later in the day, which was frankly like a red rag to a bull – I was getting up early again!
I found my way to Corfe Castle after some particularly unhelpful misdirection from my sat-nav. It was pitch black outside and very foggy. However, as I pulled into the car park at the castle, it became evident that I wasn't alone in my decision to visit on a foggy morning. There must have been at least twenty cars all seemingly erupting with tripods and camera bags. I had no idea where to head for – and couldn't see either – but luckily there were a couple of helpful chaps ready to direct me along the correct path to climb the hill to the west of the castle. I turned on my head-torch and headed off up the hill.
As I climbed above the low lying mist the rising sun began to light up the morning and before long, I was one of many happy snappers all finding compositions and enjoying the sunrise.
As the sun broke above the horizon, I took up my new drone for its most challenging flight so far (I'd only had it a week and not flown it more than a couple of hundred metres) and was soon thrilled to find the compositional options that a flying camera can offer up.
Once the morning light had passed into daytime, I headed back home only to return later in the day to properly visit the castle in the light and even climb a little way up the eastern hill to grab another pleasant image of the Castle.
Hopefully, one day, I'll come back and shoot a sunset here, you never know.


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Dupax del Norte est une municipalité de la province de Nueva Vizcaya, aux Philippines.

Notes et références

Municipalité dans la province de Nueva Vizcaya

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Hasson Jr, William Haywood (Bill)
William Haywood (Bill) Hasson, Jr., of Coppell, Texas passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer's at the age of 67.
Bill was born Aug.5, 1953, in Union Springs, Alabama, to William Haywood Hasson, Sr. and Dean Chancey Hasson. After graduating from Wills High School in Smyrna, Georgia, he earned a degree in Business Administration from the University of Georgia in 1975. Bill worked briefly in banking in Georgia and Kentucky before moving to Houston and taking a job with Litton Industries. From there he moved to Dallas and began a 17-year career with John Hancock. He ended his career with AIG as a managing director of private placements.
A life-long sports fan, Bill participated in football, basketball, baseball, track, tennis, and bowling. Recreationally, he also enjoyed golf, scuba diving, cycling, skiing, street hockey, and ping pong.
Bill was also an avid traveler. In addition to time spent touring the U.S., he visited Singapore, Malaysia, France, Mongolia, China, Mexico, Canada, and Italy.
On Sept. 22, 1984, he married Marsha Dove. He is survived by her and their two sons, Chase (wife Julia) and Drew. Other survivors include sisters Debra Hasson and Arlene Martin.
Special thanks are extended to family and friends who supported Bill and traveled with him on this journey. A video tribute honoring Bill is online at North Dallas Funeral Home.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Details concerning a memorial service will be forthcoming.
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15 replies on "Hasson Jr, William Haywood (Bill)"
Arlene Martin says:
Best baby brother in the world.kind @nd generous,and had a wicked sense of humor. Lost way too soon.
Jeannine Gibbs says:
I had the great privilege of working under Bill's direction at AIG, where he became a mentor and friend. A truly lovely man. Condolences to Marsha and family.
Tom nauman says:
One day Bill and I were golfing and he was a little forgetful some days. Like not having a ball or a tee and I would tell him what to do. We finally got him straighten out and I said one thing to many. Bill said would you shut up so I could hit the ball. You all have my deepest condolences.
Pat Radford says:
I know this is a difficult time for you. Remembering all the sweet memories of Bill will really help. Just know that he is healed and happy now, just as he used to be! I love you, will talk with you later.
Christy Martin says:
Liz Thiele says:
Marsha,
What a long and difficult journey this has been for you and your family. You have handled this situation with such grace, patience, and love. Bill could not have asked for a better wife and partner and the boys are so lucky to have you as their strength and rock. Their is sunshine ahead but in the meantime lean on family, friends and faith. Bill is in a beautiful place and he made wonderful memories for you and the boys to cherish. Love and prayers always. Liz and Dwain Thiele
David & Jo Lynne Johnson says:
Our delay in posting a 'condolence' is because it takes time to put into words what a special co-worker and friend Bill was. He was the epitome of the salesman – he could sell an ice machine to an entire Eskimo village and they'd come back wanting to buy more. Despite the abundance of b.s., his spark, his energy, his passion and his love of his family rooted him solidly. Alzheimers is an insidious disease and it is beyond cruel that it claimed Bill as one of 'theirs'. He is sorely missed.
Charlene Browning says:
I can only imagine how difficult it is watching someone you love go through this. I have many fond memories of the times Bill and I worked together and owe him a lot in furthering my career life. He was a special person with his quick wit and easy going personality! Our condolences to Marsha and family.
Mark Swanson says:
Marsha, I am so sorry for you're loss and for you're sons. I was with Bill as a caregiver at Arden Courts since last October. Great slide show. I enjoyed seeing that. He was a great guy and the people at the facility liked him as well.
John McMillan says:
Bill was a wonderful friend with a beautiful sense of humor. His love for Marsha and the boys was so evident to all. I played tennis with Bill when we were at Georgia and still in Dallas, he was always better but humble. He was a man of faith with a gentle spirit. He will be missed by all. So sorry for your loss. Love John
Melody (Hamby) Collins says:
I'm so very saddened to learn if Bill's passing. I knew Bill from high school and remember him such a nice guy with a wonderful sense of humor. Wishing his lovely family and friends sincere condolences.
Theresa (Beasley) Ford says:
Special memories of Bill back at WHS and UGA. Such a fun guy with a great sense of humor. Gone too soon. Condolences and prayers for his family.
Bob Pendry says:
Bill was a wonderful friend in high school and in life! He had the most amazing sense of humor and honesty. I'm deeply saddened by his death and offer my most sincere condolences to his family. Rest In Peace Bill!
Chris Mickey says:
There are so many wonderful and funny memories of Bill through the years. His laugh and sense of humor were contagious, and spending time with the two of you was one of my favorite things to do. Bill will live on in our hearts and minds. Our condolences to you and the boys. Chris and Ron
Susan Fincher Bosworth says:
I am so sorry to hear about your loss of Bill. He was in our 1971 graduating class at Wills, and I will always remember him as being kind and having a great sense of humor. I am praying for your family.


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Empowering Women In Sports
With Patti Phillips
Written by: Jim Cavale - December 10, 2020
Women Leaders in College Sports CEO Patti Phillips shares stories from the jobs and experiences that led her to her current role, offering insights into the importance of branding and messaging, work ethic, networking, and the potential for new opportunities through community collaboration.
Patti shares stories from her first coaching job right out of college, and how the mentorship of Ottawa University's Steve Hill impacted her basketball coaching ability.
Patti talks about the transition from coaching into other roles (first with the NCAA, and then as a color analyst with the Kansas City Sports Commission), and how it was the jobs after coaching that gave her some of the best insight into all of the moving parts of athletic programs. On being a color commentator: "It's like doing a research project before every game. And so, you've got to do all the research: those that do it as a full-time job, you know, you're kind of up on it. But when you have another full time job (which I did), and it's kind of a part-time thing, it's much harder to stay abreast of everything. It was a lot of homework, a lot of talking to a lot of people. But I did love it, I loved the energy of it, and yeah you're right: it really did give me a broader understanding of sports the impact they have within an athletic department with fan engagement, all those kinds of facets that certainly have helped me in my role here."
Patti talks about mentors that helped her along her early career path: Steve Hill ("He literally taught me to be a coach"), the NCAA's Janet Justice ("Janet really opened my world, quite frankly, and…gave me the foundation for a lot of the work we're doing now"). Patti also talks about her friendship with Anne St. Peter, who works in digital marketing, and has been a central part of building the Women Leaders in College Sports brand. Besides mentors who she's worked with in person, Patti also shares her list of influential authors: Brené Brown, Adam Grant, Simon Sinek, John Maxwell, among others.
Patti shares a lot of the history behind Women Leaders, starting with 2019's celebration of the 40th anniversary of the organization, and including pivotal moments such as major name changes and events in college sports history that impacted women in college athletics.
Patti describes how Women Leaders in College Sports has been very deliberate in its messaging to ensure that the branding and mission of the organization are communicated clearly to its community. She also talks about the realities of being a nonprofit, and how that impacts their choices and the platforms they choose to pursue.
Patti talks about what it means to inspire women across multiple industries.
Patti discusses how to measure "success" in intercollegiate athletics, both the success of an athletic director (male or female) in their role, but more specifically to the Women Leaders mission, the success of women being placed in leadership roles or making an impact in the workplace.
Patti shares one important story from sports that impacted her the most. She explains that it's not just one story that has been impactful, noting that many of them happened a while back and laid the foundation for what's happening today: Billie Jean King vs Bobby Riggs, Title IX, Kathrine Switzer (the first woman to run the Boston marathon).
Patti's advice for young women who want to pursue a career in sports.
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Jim Cavale: Welcome to another episode of "I Want Your Job", the podcast, where we break down the stories of some of the most influential leaders in all of college and pro sports. I'm your host, Jim Cavale, the founder and CEO of INFLCR, the company that puts this together. My team has done an amazing job here in season two now of this podcast of bringing you some of the best stories in sports. In today's is no different. It's Patti Phillips. Patti is the CEO of Women Leaders in College Sports, and she is doing something that is so important for all of us to recognize, embrace and be a part of when it comes to the movement of women in leadership roles in all sports at all levels, it's vital to the future of sport. And Patti is doing so many great things to make that happen. But she's had a story that, like most of our guests, is very multidimensional and it's brought her to where she is today. So without further ado, let's go to my interview with Patti Phillips.
So, Patti, with somebody like yourself that has been so impactful in your career in sports, I've got to start with a question I ask most folks in your seat, and that is, when did you realize that your first really wanted to be working in this industry?
Patti Phillips: Well, let's see if I can say when I was in the womb, possibly, but I remember always being active and so, you know, that then translated to always playing sports. I mean, I was one of those kids that was always outside, climbing trees, running around. I had an older brother I used to play with. So part of it starts young when you just love being active. And then that's that then rolls into you, loves competing. So I you know, I got on teams when I could and then, by the way, I don't think I really got to participate in teams, until I was I think I was in fifth grade, competitively, but then I fell in love with that experience of being on a team and basketball was my sport. So once I really got into the team sport thing, that's when I was like, God, I love this and I wanted to be a coach. So my first dream that I remember was wanting to be a high school English teacher and basketball coach. And it was because of my love of participating. And I think because seeing myself kind of set a goal and hit it or just growing in it, you know, when you were on a team or when you're working on a sport, you really see your progressions. And I was fascinated by that. And I think that's when it first hit me that I wanted to, when you say be in the business of sport the early years for me it was coaching because I didn't know there was a business of sport outside of that, quite frankly. And then, of course, one thing led to another. But I think that's how it started.
Jim Cavale: Well, you talked about coaching being a big starting point for you. You coached basketball and you started at a young age, at age of twenty two years old, and you turned a losing team in Ottawa University into a regional powerhouse, first ever national ranking in program history, etc.. Talk about that journey, because, you know, it's one thing to be a coach, but it's another to coach folks that are around your age or are just a little bit younger. That's not an easy thing to do.
Patti Phillips: Yeah, that was that was tough in the early years, and honestly, that decision was interesting because my dream job at a college, I got offered a high school English teaching and basketball coaching job. And then this kind of came up at Ottawa University at the same time. And I I tell people a lot that didn't just obviously fall in my lap. The athletic director at Ottawa University knew me, so he had been a high school boys coach at O'Hara where I went to high school. And I think that's a really important message, particularly as you're getting your foot in the door in these jobs, because really, was I qualified to be a college coach at twenty two? No, but they they weren't paying anything. It was the women's program. I hate to say that they wouldn't have hired a twenty two year old guy to coach the guy's team. And so but I thought, well I can always go back to high school, I'll do this and work on my masters at the time. And so one thing leads to another. But yeah, that you don't know what you don't know.
I probably didn't know how unqualified I was when I took it, but I'm a really hard worker. And, you know, the athletic director who hired me was also the men's basketball coach. His name was Steve Hill. He was a great mentor of mine. And one story I'll tell you, you know, I you have to be a learner. I'm a big believer in a growth mindset. And so I also knew the only really skills I had as a coach were the skills I had received from my coach. So to expand that, I started to go into coaching clinics. But also I watched Steve Hill, the men's coach, really closely. He used to let me sneak into the locker room at halftime and before games and listen to how he gave half pregame and halftime speeches. And I would learn how to coach and teach in the moment, different from how my coach did. And my coach was fine in college. But it again, it was only one experience and those were real learning and growth moments for me with Steve Hill, who was a great mentor, and I would sit behind his bench at games. We used a lot of their plays, quite frankly. I'd watch his practices. So while I was unqualified, I think what he saw on me and what I know of myself with, I'm a really hard worker and a learner. And so I just was taking in information from any place I could get it. I didn't kind of go into it thinking I knew everything. As a twenty two year old head coach, I had a lot to learn and I did, and Steve Hill was a great mentor of mine.
Jim Cavale: I love that and you also did a lot of broadcasting, and so, you know, I think one thing that's really interesting when you look at folks who are very successful in sports is they are a jack of all trades, master of none. They're diverse in their skill set, multidimensional in their skill set and the ability to coach, but then go into the media world, be a color analyst for ESPN, Fox Sports, Midwest Sooners Sports. I mean, that is something that and not just for women's basketball, but for volleyball, too, really gives you a broad spectrum understanding of the sports business, because obviously the funding of media is the same and a lot of cases as the funding of sports. And that's, you know, brands that want to be in front of all the eyeballs of those fans who really care about these games, to talk about being in the media business, being a color analyst.
Patti Phillips: Yeah, you know it actually, and now that you mention it, it really did help give me information I needed to get this job. And by the way, so I coached for eight years and then worked at the NCAA for a couple of years. And it was at that time before the next job, which was for the Kansas City Sports Commission. I was on the women's side there for 11 years before where I am here now at Women Leaders in College Sports. But it was during those 11 years that went for KC that I was a color analyst and, you know, I was not in coaching, was wanting to go a different direction, but still loved it. And so, you know, I kind of cold called someone at Metro Sports, the small station in Kansas City. They were, I should say, small station. They did a lot of high school and local sports. And then that's actually kind of enabled me to go bigger and broader into the Big 12 and some other of the media markets. But during that time, it was really interesting. I got to know the coaches. I got to know the SWAs, I got to know some of the SIDs. That's when I really learned kind of the scope of an athletic department, because when I was coaching in Ottawa it was an NAIA school. And it's very different and it was great. I loved it. I taught some classes, coached, we didn't have recruiting rules. I recruited every night. And that was part of why I was ready to make a pivot. But so I never thought of it that way. But I'm glad you pointed out it really did give me more of a broader understanding of how these athletic departments, quite frankly, and programs work, which helped me certainly help me, particularly in the people that I knew as I transitioned into this job.
But, you know, every coach loves to be able to then leave the sideline where you have all the pressure, and all you have to do is put a headset on and, you know, and then after the game, you're not losing sleep over who wins or loses. Although I will say, in fairness to all of our colleagues out there in media, it's not that easy. It was really hard. It's like doing a research project before every game. And so, you know, you gotta do all the research. Those that do it as a full time job, you know, you're kind of up on it. But when you have another full time job, which I did, and it's kind of a part time thing, it's much harder to stay abreast of everything. And so it was a lot of homework, a lot of talking to a lot of people. But I did love it. I love the energy of it. And yeah, you're right. It really did give me a broader understanding of sports and the impact they have within an athletic department with fan engagement. All those kind of facets then certainly have helped me in my role here for sure.
Jim Cavale: You talked earlier about mentors, who have been some of your biggest mentors along the way, especially in those early years.
Patti Phillips: Well, Steve Hill was probably the first person I would describe as a mentor. That's the guy that hired me and he was the men's coach in Ottawa, and it literally taught me how to be a coach just by watching him. But he also spent a lot of time with me. And then one of my great mentors was the woman that hired me at the NCAA. I had cold called her for kind of an informational meeting. And we ended up, she ended up hiring me. Her name was Janet Justice, and she used to run education outreach at the NCAA before the move to Indy. She'd been a long time employee there and an attorney. And I learned so much from Janet about social justice issues. That's when I really kind of learned this whole women's leadership. It was then when I looked back and realized kind of at Ottawa the salary I had. I didn't have assistant coaches. You know, they hired me. I was also the RD in the dorm, I was the SID, I had like nine jobs. And that's not how it was on the men's side. At the time, I didn't notice that. I was just thrilled to have the job. It wasn't until I worked at the NCAA and looked back and was like, wow, now I kind of see that difference. I learned a lot about Title Nine at the time. Janet really opened my world, quite frankly, and again gave me the foundation for a lot of the work that we're doing now. She's still a very dear friend. Talk to her all the time. And she helped me transition into the Kansas City Sports Commission and help me with interviewing tips.
So those were the two earliest adopters, I'd say industry wide. And then there's a lot of folks in Kansas City that helped in the transition here. One is my very best friend who runs a marketing agency. And I think marketing and messaging is so important and anything you do and I know you know that. And so Anne St. Peter really helped us build this brand. She helped me and the early team here build this brand that she certainly helps us sustain it and is a great partners of ours at Global Prairie. But I have so many and honestly a lot of mentors that I don't know. I mean, I'm a I'm an avid reader, a Brene Brown's work, I read Adam Grant, Simon Sinek, John Maxwell. I mean, I do think people can have mentors and models that they don't interact with all the time. And we certainly advise our women and folks involved with our organization to really think about that. It's great to have those folks you can interact with and talk about your personal experience, but you can learn a lot from other people's journeys. And so I certainly take advantage of that as well.
Jim Cavale: Yeah, and it's amazing. I always think about a lot of the authors and readings that I've consumed in my career are from folks who aren't on Earth any longer. And it's kind of cool to think about the legacy they've left behind by leaving those texts and those writings and that wisdom behind for people like you and I to consume and have an impact on others with along with it impacting ourselves. So that's really cool. When you talk about Janet, who obviously is somebody you do know and you talked about how she helped raise awareness for you to really come up with what has become this amazing organization, Women Leaders in Sports. I want you to talk about the organization and just the origin story, especially thinking about the beginning and really where it's gotten to today.
Patti Phillips: Well, it's ironic that you're asking me about the kind of origin story in history now, because we just came out of our 40th anniversary year. And actually last February, a year ago now, we launched a 40th anniversary website and it's actually living on our website. So anyone that wants more information can go to that. And we highlighted all of our past leaders, executive directors. We've been through three name changes. And so it's been a journey. I mean, the organization was founded 40 years ago and it was very different at that time. That was a different time that we all lived in. But it came right after Title Nine had gone through. And really women were trying to find their footing in a changing landscape in intercollegiate athletics. Because before Title Nine, women were very involved in AIAW (Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women) and had their own championships. And then when the NCAA brought the women's championship within, a lot changed for women at that time. And so women that were the athletic directors, those departments were kind of merged, some say overtaken by other departments, a lot of those women lost their jobs.
And so at that time, the organization was called NACWAA, or no actually, at the beginning it was CCWA. I should know this, actually. We just went through this. But it and so it was women came together to really kind of have a platform with the NCAA and to create committees and to make sure they had a voice. And so it was really an advocacy group to keep women involved in intercollegiate athletics. Then it evolved and the name evolved and it became NACWAA. The National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators was very strong for years. And we're still I would say primarily, it was a connection organization, but also an advocacy organization, still. And that was back when the NCAA had voting at their convention and was not the three divisions the way it is now or it wasn't the separation of the three divisions the way it is now. And so the women would get together at NACWAA and figure out how they were going to vote at the NCAA convention and how to position women for these committees and really, really important work. And then when I came on in 2010, I think that important work had probably gone through its cycle. And so when I came on, it was really a time of trying to reenvision and reengage and reignite what CCWA and NACWAA been for a kind of a new time. It was 2010, and so, you know we really had to reinvigorate the brand, had to bring people back into the fold, men and women, quite frankly.
And the membership had gone through its highs and then had declined. And listen, that's normal for any organization and then certainly a nonprofit membership organization. So, we worked really hard to reestablish ourselves in the industry. And then as we began to do that, about five or six years in, I realized and I'm in ten years now, I'm 10 years in now, that the name really wasn't reflecting who we were anymore. And our role on the big word person on a big language person. And as we had really been championing women leaders and talking about leadership, you know, during that time, we had changed our mission statement, quite frankly, from the "premier advocacy organization" to the "premier leadership organization". And that was a big shift for us. We believe that we advocate by advancing leaders, those involved with advocacy organizations. And that's a really tough place to be in, particularly when you're a membership organization. So we're a leadership organization now. And how we advocate is by helping women and advancing women, and we believe when leaders are in place that's when change occurs. So after we kind of changed the mission and reestablished ourselves as a leadership organization, we had conversations about was the name reflecting who we were and what we were doing at this time.
So 2017. After a two year process, we changed the name to Women Leaders in College Sports, which is more reflective of who we are and what we do. And you don't have to explain it. You know, we also got away from the acronym, we don't use the acronym. I think when people shortened it, they say Women Leaders, but it's much a more powerful name. And the word leader is much more powerful than administrator and it reflects our membership. So that's kind of the short version of the arc and the journey. And like I said, we do have all this documented on our website and it's really cool. The 40th anniversary kind of website, you could visit it to get more information. It's super cool.
Jim Cavale: That's awesome. I think, you know, just the stuff you're talking about with messaging and internally as you lead your organization and externally as you market your organization, clarity and communication wording, branding is so important. And a lot of people, I think, well marketing is just a part of my business. It's the front part of your business and it's the back part of your business and it's the middle part of your business. And so I love that you have that philosophy and how you think about everything from the top down with Women Leaders. I think, you know, a lot's evolved beyond the acronyms and the name. A lot's evolved when it comes to the traditional and nontraditional strategies, new staff, the things you've done media wise to really get this organization out to the forefront of sports. And I just like to hear what's really changed since 2010 when you've taken over this role all the way to the present and how you use these marketing principles to effect this change.
Patti Phillips: Well, before I get to that, I want to go back to the brand because, you know, I should have been more explicit than that. You're right. Your brand is everything. It is how people perceive you when you're not in the room, as you know. And so we spend a lot of time making sure we were talking about who are we internally and how are we living that out. So when we changed our logo, when I got the job, and it was still NACWAA, we did change the logo to the flame which was critical because our women and we knew this because I was a NACWAA member, you know, really we're lighting the way and passing the torch in so many ways. So pulling that into what we were doing was really, really important. So now carrying that onto as you're talking about, carrying the brand forward, I'd love to say that we've been on the forefront of media kind of trends, as you might have alluded to. And I don't think we really have been, I try really hard. In fact I want to talk to you afterwards so you can give me some tips on this. It's really hard to stay in front of the curve in those ways, especially when you're a nonprofit.
I mean, we haven't had the luxury of spending a lot of dollars on marketing. We're lucky that we have an outstanding local partner here. As we mentioned, Global Prairie, that that does a lot for us, really does a lot that we could not pay for, quite frankly, but Anne has taught me to keep it simple in a way. So, you know, we really try to figure out where we are going to spend our time and energy as it relates to our brand. But we also know if we aren't living it every day as a staff, if we aren't communicating the same thing out every day, and if our members don't know what that is so that they are communicating that, then it all falls apart, doesn't matter how much money you spend. And so we spent years on that, just making sure we are redeveloping the community and constantly talking about our message that women support each other. We do support each other. There's room for everybody at the table, changing the narrative around women and leaders. And so with that, you know, other things kind of evolved organically. I think we've been doing the podcast, I think three years now. But we talked about that obviously for a year and a half before we could get it off the ground. And so that's been another medium.
You know, we've always tried to be in the mix with the social platforms, its so interesting. Our industry is so Twitter heavy. Other industries are not when we look at the metrics. So we just we try to follow that and enhance other areas where we can. And we have the other platforms, obviously. But other industries don't use Twitter at all. I mean, intercollegiate athletics is a huge deal. So we have tried to track on those things. But I think the obvious one is kind of the virtual learning and building out what we can to stay really just in pace with the changing times as far as how people are consuming information. That being said, I'm a huge believer in the in-person experience. And so not only have we not changed or gotten away from our in-person experiences, we've enhanced those. And a lot of other organizations choose not to do that. And that's great. We are an organization built on community, and connection and support. And so those in-person additions to what we're doing virtually are critical. And we spend, quite frankly, a lot of money on our in-person events because of that.
Our national convention every year, this year we're in Boston, is a huge deal and it looks like a corporation is putting it on. It does not look like a nonprofit or industry convention. It's a it's a big deal and its a splash event. And that's important. It's important for our brand. Our brand is one of excellence in everything we do, we'll raise a bar and raise an eyebrow. If we can't do it that way, then we don't do it. But what's been interesting for us, as you mentioned, is, you know, so what are the trends as far as virtual and these other modalities with media folks are kind of tuning into to get their information? And honestly, we are trying to keep up as best we can in those ways. It's just it is kind of where the game is going right now, but it's super expensive and it's changing all the time. So it's hard to know. It's hard to be on the cutting edge in that in that way.
Jim Cavale: When you think about women and not just sports, but any industry, you know, I personally am blessed to have a wife who is a co-founder with me in a business that she's the CEO of. And the journey of starting that business I got to see her road of building a tech business, raising money, all the stuff that you have to do from day one to actually building a brand and generating revenue and raising capital, all that. Versus my journeys over the past three businesses I've built and it really raised an awareness in me, that totally changed my paradigm of how I look at a lot of things. And I have daughters. So that's also had an impact on my life. So a lot of awareness has been raised for me not being a woman, seeing what it's like for women and a lot of different situations, not just in sports, but I still have a long way to go. I think I can grow in my perspective. And then I think a lot of the women that I'm blessed to have as a part of my team and to be around in the industry and the business I'm in have have helped inspire me, and I've watched them inspire other women. And then I look at what you're doing and you're inspiring women across multiple industries, I think, with what you're doing, because you're not only affecting and impacting women in sports, but those women are around many other women that they're impacting as well. So I want to unpack that. That's a that's a big thing to think about at a really crucial time in society. And so what is it what does it mean to you to inspire women, not just in the sports industry, but across all industries? And what type of advancement and development do you hope to see when it comes to all of this?
Patti Phillips: Well, women have a shared experience as it relates to leadership and leading, period. No matter what industry they're in. And, you know, I think women in the more male dominated fields technology would be one, sports obviously, a lot of times and corporate women will say this, that it is sometimes worse than in other spaces. But overall, the experiences are the same. It's much harder. And, you know, it's this paradigm. It's this culture that we've been in. And so it's just a time factor. And that change doesn't happen overnight. It changes with great guys and husbands and dads like you that see what's happening and that want to be part of the change. Whatever we're doing here with women leaders and I am proud, I know we're making a difference, we could not do it without our male champions, without guys like you. And that's the thing. It's just been for years. It was men that went to work and one women stayed home. And so as that paradigm has been changing, now it takes a long time for the substructure and all of the paradigms underneath it to change. And what we always say is we're trying to make a cultural shift here. Which does not happen overnight, does not happen fast enough for any of us, like we all want to be way further ahead.
And where we are, some women have great stories. They're like, oh, my God, I never experienced any bias. I had a great experience throughout all my professional career. And that's great, for every one of those there's nine others that have either opted out, that have been victims of some type of harassment or that have been bullied in one way or another. And so we need to get to where those numbers are changing. And we are. And again, I think we're all moving in the right direction. And I do think that number one men are the key here, a huge key. And it's you know, it's just kind of overcoming now what were kind of years of unconscious bias. But, you know, there's guys like you that it's not unconscious anymore. You're kind of seeing it and you want to kind of help. And all that makes a huge difference. The other factor is women. We have to step up. So we have created a movement and we are the change makers. And we tell our members, the women that can lead and are leading are making a huge difference. They're changing their cultures of their athletic departments. You know, they're allowing children to be brought in so that women can raise families and be part of these jobs. And they're changing the work life balance kind of issues because they're in the leadership positions. And so it really takes everybody we all have to be doing it together. But it is important because, you know, it's not just for the women. It creates a better workplace for everybody when there's more diversity in leadership. And, you know, and we're not the only organization that's doing it. But but you're right. I do think it transcends. So what we're doing and the impact we're having, isn't just stopping at the end of intercollegiate athletics?
In fact, we're actually now working more and more. You know, we're working with pro sports. Pro Leagues are dealing with the same thing. We've seen a lot of media around some of the women in coaching, which is great in the pro leagues. And so we work we're doing some work with both Major League Baseball and the NFL and those arenas kind of coaching and helping those women that are stepping into those roles. And we're doing more work with our corporate partners. So we're actually ,we have a program now or an arm called the Women Leaders Performance Institute. And we're taking some of our learnings we've had over the years through our leadership programs and just the information we have through consulting, conversations, coaching, teaching with women in sports, a really hard arena. And so we've kind of put all that together and it's very transferable, obviously. And and so we can teach kind of leadership through the lens of sport, not just for women, for men and women, but the conversations for men, quite frankly, are different. They just are. And that's OK. It's not bad. There's instances where it's been bad, but overall, it just is a fact. So we talk a lot about that. Where are we? What can each one of us do individually to create change? What can organizations like ours do to create change? How can we expand our reach and influence to make a bigger and broader difference? And that's always the question we're asking ourselves. What's next? How do we expand and how do we grow bigger to create this big change that we're all looking for men and women, quite frankly. But we definitely women have a shared experience. And, you know, and guys like you are super important in this process. Super important.
Jim Cavale: Well, I don't know. I appreciate you saying that. I definitely want to be more proactive. Personally, in my role as CEO of INFLCR or even supporting my wife, as her co-founder, but I think the biggest thing we need to do is men is realize we don't fully grasp the perspective of what women have to go through in certain situations. And we can learn through anecdotal interactions more than we can through some black and white study of KPIs. And don't get me wrong, KPIs and stats are great, but just listening to stories and having empathy and that really goes for anything in society when it comes to relationships. Right. Like probably the biggest problem that we have in our country is a lack of empathy and interaction with different perspectives. But I think for me, look at Candice, who just became the the AD at Vanderbilt. Amazing story, right? Awesome story. Right? How can you measure success for your organization? Is it seeing more of those types of stories? I mean, an African-American woman being an athletic director in the SEC is a big milestone.
Patti Phillips: It's huge. Well, listen, she's right now technically the interim, and so we hope that interim tag gets taken off even that is still a first. So interesting question of how we measure success, because, you know, we've kind of worked on that. It's hard to measure the success of an athletic director or leader in this industry, male or female, because what leaders want to measure success are is not how success is measured in this industry. This industry pretty much it's measured by wins and losses. And that doesn't mean you're a bad leader or a bad coach, but that's how it's measured, quite frankly, particularly in the division one level. Or is it that you build the most buildings or that you know, so it's like these arbitrary things. So right now, how we're measuring is our ability to advance women into leadership roles. And by that marker, we've had tremendous success over the last several years, particularly over the last two, two to three. I mean, two years ago, I think when we tracked it was like sixty eight women had been had taken on leadership roles in all divisions. And when we first started tracking in 2012, I think the first year was like 14 or 19. That's, which is terrible. So it is constant conversations with leaders about processes. And we talk with search firms and presidents and search committees about biases and search processes. So one marker is giving women the opportunity to lead. But it's not all about that at that level either. It is about women in this business. Can they sustain jobs? Can there be a level of of happiness? And so that's all really hard because quite frankly, we're not in every space making these decisions.
We believe when we train women and talk to women and we coach, coach women up on leadership competencies that are transferable and that are really important. And this is how we're all making an impact in the world. Right. That how they do that at every level is really important. And another measure for us is the pipeline getting more women into the industry and tracking them into these tracks where there is upward mobility. So career strategy is another important thing. And this is just kind of an eight with guys have been more focused on that over the years. And women have most of the time when I'm talking, I'm telling women the guys have been doing it all right. They know exactly what's going on. We have to learn from that, where women have kind of just not had as much career strategy or had a goal in mind. You can't just say you want to be an athletic director and start over and do an athlete development or compliance. You might get there. It's a long, long journey. Whereas now the trends are they're hiring people from the external. Where's the money? Marketing, ticketing, branding and all those, fundraising. And you have a higher percentage of advancing when you're in that track. Doesn't mean it can't happen, but we do have to play the percentage game. So for us, we have all sorts of different measures of success internally.
Our membership value, the number of people in our programs, our growth externally, number of women that are advancing into these leadership positions, the role we can have in impacting and influencing. We have a pointee on the Division one board of directors, which is a huge deal, the NCAA Division One board of directors, so we can influence in those decision making processes as well. So there's a lot of different markers. It's actually a great question, especially the question of, you know, how our leaders are measured in this industry. It's really different than a company where you're measuring stock and you know and by the way, for corporations that measure that, a lot of times when women have been the CEOs, they have greater returns. So that's been a well documented and published result of diversity in leadership, particularly with women. But that's not the kind of measurement that we can get in intercollegiate athletics. So it's a tough one. As far as kind of measuring what is a successful leader look like. I think all of our women that are leading are doing a great job and a lot of guys are doing a great job, too. And then there's a lot of good leaders that because of the nature of this industry, how it's going, you are also having a tough time, quite frankly. And sometimes that's not a gender thing either. So it's interesting.
Jim Cavale: No doubt about it. This is fascinating stuff. And I'm excited to really get to know you and be more involved with women leaders. I know one of our key team members attended your conference out in Arizona this past year and really enjoyed it. But love the work you're doing and I think a place I want to hand is back in sports, and that is just what are some of the stories in sports, maybe one story in particular that's had the biggest impact on you and your career.
Patti Phillips: The story in sports that's had the biggest impact on me in my career, that is a big, tough question. Gosh, I don't know, I mean, I think the biggest impact are some of the the things that happened in sports before me, you know, Billie Jean King matched with Bobby Riggs was a game changer in so many ways. I mean, those are the types of things that we now, that the stories we have are impactful. But the cultural shifts, I think we're still in the middle of. Some of the bigger changes happened prior to, I mean, Title Nine and Billie Jean King and some of those stories, you know, the first woman to run the Boston Marathon is like the big game changers of what are what's possible for women. Right.
So now we're just trying to jump on that to continue to change the narrative of how women are perceived as leaders.
Jim Cavale: No those are great ones.
Patti Phillips: Well, I'm not sure if I feel like I'm, you know, so impacted all the time. Well, one more recently was when Sandy Barbara Jen Cohen met the Fiesta Bowl a couple of years ago. That was the first time two female aides had met in one of the big six, the New Year's Day, six bowls, and we called it the all girl Fiesta Bowl. Yeah. So that was a big deal. So those kind of firsts. And then Carla Williams getting hired at Virginia. She was the first African-American power five woman ad. And so, gosh, yes. You know, all these things that are happening are huge. These are these are big moments when women actually see things are possible. You know, younger women, you have to kind of see it to want to be it. So that's happening more and more. We're breaking down the stereotypes and the barriers around women being able to lead large programs for football. So all those things are happening now all the time. So maybe that's a good thing because I have several that bubble up and it's not just one. And hopefully we're all doing our jobs. We're going to keep having more and more of those things bubbling up as well.
Jim Cavale: If you're talking to a young woman who is thinking that she wants to chase her passion into the sports industry, whether it's she's a student athlete and wants to follow that with being in sports, or maybe she comes from outside of sports as an athlete, but just wants to work in the game. I know my 17 year old. She's not an athlete, but her dream is to work in sports. If you're talking to my 17 year old, what would you say to her? What advice would you give her about pursuing a career in sports?
Patti Phillips: Well, what's your 17 year old name, by the way?
Jim Cavale: Her name is Savannah.
Savannah, you send Savannah over, okay, and we will get her going right away, which is awesome. I love it. What I tell them, first of all, getting involved in sports, I don't think is that different than any history. It is. You know, you've got to be passionate and work hard and get after it when you're a young person. We talk a lot about managing and how to stand out, and those things are transferable. Sports is though a small you know, it is kind of the microcosm where it's like, you know everybody. Everybody knows everybody. So breaking into that, you got to be really good. And quite frankly, that should be a goal of every young person. To be really good, to be the best, to work hard, to have a growth mindset.
You know, I always tell young people, be conscious of who you surround yourself with. So much of our lives are determined by the people we hang out with. And there's been all sorts of research on that. And I think young people aren't as thoughtful about that as they could be. And it could be a game changer. I tell them to really be great communicators, and I do think it is becoming a lost art with young people. And to focus on standing out, they need to be communicators and be able to shake hands and look people in the eye. And so, again, it's not anything you're doing different. It's not different than what you're telling her at home. And I do think, though, that because sports is somewhat myopic in ways that you got to really show your stripes, and it is you don't want to say a 24/7 industry, it might be a little more so because there's events and evenings and weekends. And so you got to want to be able to work it. There's a little bit of that kind of grit that you need. I'm a big fan of both the grit and mindset, and these are all things that are coachable having a resilient attitude. You know, we talk a lot about being a good human, wanting to grow emotionally, having social intelligence. I mean, all those things are super important. But energy and attitude, I think, can send anyone a long way in life for sure.
Jim Cavale: There's no doubt about it. Patti, I really appreciate you making time and have a lot of admiration for the work you're doing and the impact you're making in the industry. Thanks for chatting with me today.
Patti Phillips: Yeah, Jim, thank you. And congrats on everything you're doing. Please send Savannah over, I look forward to talking with her.
Jim Cavale: You got it.
Really thankful that Patti took the time to spend with us here and "I Want Your Job" sharing her story that you surely can relate to in so many levels. You can get the show notes from this episode by going to INFLCR.com, that's I-N-F-L-C-R dot com and click the podcasts option. When you do, you'll see season two and you'll see this episode with Patti where you can not only get the show notes, but learn how to follow her and connect with her virtually and on social media. And we tried to do that for every show. So you can go back to previous episodes. And of course, if you haven't subscribed yet on your podcast engine of choice, please do so because we want you to know every time we're coming out with a new episode of our wonderful podcast featuring such great guests like Patti.
From everyone here at INFLCR, thank you so much for tuning in to this episode of "I Want Your Job".
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As many of our readers no doubt know, the Boulder International Film Festival is fast becoming one of our town's signature cultural events. This year they have several events designed to appeal to food-lovers. The first is a fundraiser to be held on Valentine's Day in support of expanding BIFF programming, events and growing BIFFs youth and student (CU) programs.


The last and possibly the craziest episode in Series 1 with guest – DMT & ayahuasca Rock Star – Rak Razam! Rak spills the jumping beans on 5-MeO-DMT, and also smokes it for us in the jungle during his appearance on the bridge during this timetravel episode, which includes the upscaled rendering of his 5-MeO-DMT experiment in the Amazon.
Introducing TERRA INCOGNITA: The Martin Ball interview. This was a groundbreaking interview with Martin Ball on his Entheogenic Evolution podcast discussing the new NGO, The Terra Incognita Project, tryptamines, 5-MeO-DMT science, shamanism and neuroshamanism, how we call all join and support this movement working with this sacred medicine.


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Dr. Bradford Butler
Oakland Spine
10.02.2018 / Uncategorized
Normal Aches and Pains or a Real Issue?
The old saying in athletic competition and exercise is: no pain, no gain.
It's meant to convey the idea that unless you feel the effort, you aren't working anywhere near maximum effort and probably aren't deriving much benefit.
Of course, it's also fundamentally wrong. Pain is a sign of injury. What we want to feel when we work out is soreness. Soreness results from overuse of muscles. People who exercise regularly know the difference between soreness and pain.
No soreness, no gain.
Pain, on the other hand, is our body's warning system. It tells us to pull our hand off the stove.
Pain provides a disincentive to do dangerous things because we know they will hurt. (This doesn't always work. See: teenagers.)
Pain alerts us to problems with our bodies.
If your back hurts, that's a sign of one of two things. One is that you have temporarily harmed it, say by straining a muscle lifting too heavy a weight with poor ergonomics. (Lift with your legs.)
When you do something like that, rest, ice and heat, and analgesics like ibuprofen or acetaminophen usually resolve the problem after a few days.
The other is that you have caused an injury that requires immediate attention from a health professional.
If the pain is bearable and goes away in a week, get on with your life. (But next time, lift with your legs.)
If it is excruciating or persists, you have a real issue.
In other words, the two variables are the pain's intensity and duration. Most people understand why severe pain requires treatment. They don't do as well understanding the effects of time.
Time is the ultimate multiplier of injury. If you allow something to remain injured for long enough, it will become a permanent disability. That is why you should see a back specialist anytime your back hurts for more than a week.
Let me give you an example of the effect of time, direct from my book, The Blueprint for Back Pain Relief: The Essential Guide to Nonsurgical Solutions.
Problems or injuries to one structure will spread to other structures. That happens because an injury to one tissue can force another structure or tissue to overcompensate. Essentially, that means the other structure or tissue gets overstressed and overworked, which leads to it also breaking down at an accelerated rate. It becomes a downward spiral.
As an example, a very common problem in the spine is called a "subluxation." A subluxation is when a vertebra gets "stuck" out of its normal position due to a variety of reasons: an injury, bad posture, repetitive movements, and so forth. The joints become locked, much like a link in a chain can get turned a certain way and become locked up.
The subluxation in and of itself may not cause any pain, but because the joints must move to help take stress off the vertebrae and the discs, if the joints lock, the weight of the body can become stuck on the discs. Without normal vertebral motion to keep the disc healthy, it will begin to lose water content over many years, a condition called "desiccation."
As the disc continues to lose fluid, it becomes weaker and weaker. That weakening can allow the gel that makes up the center of the disc to start to fracture. Eventually, the outer layer of the disc can't contain the gel and a bulge is created. This bulge can then press on the spinal nerve and cause severe pain.
In other words, if you feel normal aches and pains, but they don't respond after a week, postponing treatment could become debilitating. There is no such thing as a normal ache and pain that lasts for months.
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By setting a specific goal, you now have a measurable goal. For instance, if you are trying to pay off debt and you set the goal of paying off $1,000 in six months, you now know how much you need to pay over the next six months to reach your goal. So your goal of paying off $1,000 in six months is really paying $167 a month. By breaking it down in smaller increments, it now becomes achievable.
If a goal is not realistically achievable, it is also really just a dream. I have found in all areas of my life if I break something down into smaller increments, it is easier to achieve. If you make smaller goals out of your larger goals, you will reach your destination. In addition to being achievable, your goal needs to be results-focused. By breaking down your goal of paying down $1,000 to a monthly amount, you can see each month the $1,000 becoming a more attainable number. In our example, your $1,000 is $833 after one month, $666 after two months, $499 after three months, $332 after four months, $165 after five months and $0 after six months. Each month, you see the results of your hard work and this helps you keep your focus on your final goal. There are many tips to help you visualize your steps along the way.
The final step in SMART goal setting is putting a set time on achieving your goal. In our example, our time is six months.
For us, a real life example of this is paying off my car (our last debt) by the end of March. This goal is a stretch for us, but because we know the dollar amount (specific), the amount needed each month (measurable), we know with a stretch we can do this (achievable). We know we will see results each month and by setting a date of March 15, it is time bound.


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The Dark Prince of Texas barbecue has a soft side, it seems. John Mueller is getting nostalgic this weekend and hosting Tonto Fest, a party to celebrate his Black Box BBQ trailer's first year in business in Georgetown (and his love for his new metal tomahawk). Following the conclusion of regular service at 2 p.m., Mueller will smoke a half cow with Jim Buchanan of Buck's BBQ in Houston. The event takes place during the weekend-long Red Poppy Festival in downtown Georgetown.
The men, who will be joined by special guests like Bill Kerlin of Kerlin BBQ, John Brotherton of Black Iron Eats and some other unannounced barbecue stars from Central Texas, will hand out the smoked meat, along with St. Arnold's Beer and Tito's Vodka. Mueller will also be mic'd up for some color(ful) commentary and a taping of the Tales from the Pits podcast. John Mueller's Black Box BBQ is located at 201 E. 9th St. in downtown Georgetown.


Preacher: Karl Deenick (6), Steve Nicholson (1).
Book: Exodus (1), Deuteronomy (1), Isaiah (1), Romans (1), 1 Corinthians (1), Philippians (1).
(Part of the Who is God? series).
Preached by Karl Deenick on August 12, 2018 (Sunday Morning).
Exodus 33:18-34:9 (Part of the Who is God? series).
Preached by Karl Deenick on August 5, 2018 (Sunday Morning).