Podcast Episodes

The Right Move at the Wrong Time is the Wrong Move | Foundations Friday #105

Season 3

In The Right Move at the Wrong Time is the Wrong Move | Foundations Friday #105, I share Rener Gracie's quote on episode #399 of the Jocko Podcast. I also share how Project Managers and Planning Sect…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

The Importance of the Elevator Pitch | Foundations Friday #104

Season 3

Being able to describe our processes succinctly is critical. Summarizing our elevator pitch is also very important as well. Often we don't get a lot of time with our executive leaders, so we have to …

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

You're In Your Role to Make an Impact | Foundations Friday #103

Inspired by the article from July 26, 2023 titled How to Be a Purpose-Driven Leader Without Burning Out by Lisa Earle McLeod and Elizabeth Lotardo on the Harvard Business Review website.

Key points fr…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Hope is NOT a Plan | Foundations Friday #102

Season 3

Having hope is crucial. It helps us persevere when we're feeling stuck, motivates us when we're unwell, and pulls us out of the depths of despair during difficult times. However, while hope can be a …

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

We are responsible for how we respond to our traumas | Foundations Friday #101

In We are responsible for how we respond to our traumas I echo a sentiment shared by Andy Stumpf on his 'Cleared Hot' Podcast about how we are not responsible for traumas we experience, but that we a…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

How Project Managers Can Apply Three Critical Lessons From Gavin De Becker’s Book "The Gift Of Fear" | KEV Talks Podcast #35

Season 3 Episode 35

In this episode "How Project Managers Can Apply Three Critical Lessons From Gavin De Becker’s Book 'The Gift Of Fear'," I discuss three lessons that I believe are relevant to the daily work of Progra…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Someone Else's Poor Planning IS Our Problem | Foundations Friday #100

We did it. We put together 100 'Foundations Friday' episodes. On this week's #100 I elaborate on why the proverb, "Poor planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine" is well, nonsen…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

The Declaration for Project Managers | KEV Talks Podcast #34

Season 3 Episode 34

As a tribute to one of my favorite documents, The Declaration of Independence, I created The Declaration for Project Managers. Although the original is a timeless classic, I enjoyed putting my own sp…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

What You Allow in Your Presence You Promote | Foundations Friday #99

Season 3

Sharing the perspective that leaders that allow negative behaviors to go on imply support for that activity to continue.

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

5 Ways to Reduce Level Zero Incidents in EMS and Improve EMS Employee Retention | KEV Talks #33

Season 3 Episode 33

In 5 Ways to Reduce Level Zero Incidents in EMS and Improve EMS Employee Retention, I elaborate on how Emergency Medical Services (EMS) leaders can improve EMS worker retention and reduce the risk of…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago