Is DOGE Good or Bad?

Cutting large parts of unelected officials out of the government will probably be dad for many of them…and good for every other citizen in the long run. There will be a bumpy path to get there. Things will change. And if we keep spending $2 Trillion more than we bring in, the nation will fall. Social Security is already broke. Inflation is eating away your buying power. Household debt is over $18T, 3.6% is delinquent. $6.7T in government bonds must be rolled over just in 2025. Without DOGE we are already seeing the effects of large inflation. This can get much worse for the average family or we can cut the size, regulations and spending of government. The choice was voted on in the last election. The people chose cutting government & inflation.

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Harnessing Soft Skills and Resilience in the Tech World with Evgeniy Kharam

Episode Description:

In this enlightening episode of Live with Dr. Al, Dr. Allen Lycka sits down with Evgeniy Kharam—renowned author, cybersecurity expert, and advocate for the transformative power of soft skills. Together, they explore how adaptability, communication, and collaboration are reshaping industries in a rapidly evolving world. From Evgeniy's journey as a second-time immigrant to Canada to his groundbreaking insights into stress management and teamwork, this episode is a masterclass in blending passion with professional expertise.

Guest Introduction:

Evgeniy Kharam is a cybersecurity advisor, podcaster, and author of Architecting Success: The Art of Soft Skills and Technical Sales. With over 25 years of experience in global consulting, Evgeniy is a passionate advocate for integrating soft skills like empathy and collaboration into technical fields. A father, outdoor enthusiast, and speaker, he has worked with industry leaders, including Robert Herjavec from Shark Tank fame

Key Topics Covered:

1. The Importance of Passion and Enthusiasm in Work

• Dr. Al's story of Fred the Carpenter highlights the significance of bringing passion to your job every day.
• Evgeniy shares how his passion helped him overcome language barriers as an immigrant in Canada.

2. Learning Through Failure

• Evgeniy recounts his first public speaking failure in the Israeli Navy and how it became a turning point for his professional growth.
• Dr. Al emphasizes that failure is the best teacher and shares the story of Spanx founder Sarah Blakely, whose father encouraged her to embrace failure.

3. Evgeniy’s Journey: From the USSR to Global Expertise

• Moving from Ukraine to Israel as a child and his early career in technology.
• Joining the Israeli Navy, learning networking, and working for global tech leaders like Check Point and the Herjavec Group after immigrating to Canada.

4. Managing Stress and Fear in High-Pressure Environments

• Techniques like Box Breathing to reduce heart rate and enhance focus, a method derived from Navy SEAL practices.
• The importance of mental preparation, visualization, and breaking down tasks into manageable steps.

5. The Role of Soft Skills in Business Success

• Evgeniy explains the power of curiosity, vulnerability, and effective questioning in building strong client relationships.
• Strategies for leveraging team strengths through tools like SWOT analysis and understanding individual dynamics.

6. Building High-Performing Teams

• Dr. Al and Evgeniy discuss the importance of placing people in roles that align with their strengths to foster engagement and productivity.
• Analogies from sports and business demonstrate the impact of collaboration and leadership.

7. Sales Strategies and Communication

• Evgeniy highlights the value of asking open-ended questions to understand client needs.
• Dr. Al shares his approach to aligning with clients’ goals and using personal branding to establish trust.

Memorable Quotes:

• Dr. Al: “You never know when your passion matters. So, bring your passion every day.”
• Evgeniy Kharam: “Passion took a very major part of my journey. Even when I made mistakes, people could see that I truly cared.”
• Dr. Al: “The bigger the bounce, the higher the rebound. Failures teach us to succeed.”

BIO:

Evgeniy Kharam is a renowned author, cybersecurity architect, advisor, and podcaster with over 25 years of experience collaborating with global consulting service companies. An awarded dad and avid outdoor enthusiast, he is also the author of the acclaimed book, Architecting Success: The Art of Soft Skills in Technical Sales. Evgeniy is a passionate advocate for the transformative power of soft skills in technology, highlighting how communication, empathy, adaptability, and collaboration are the true differentiators in a rapidly evolving field.

Social Media:

Evgeniy Kharam | LinkedIn

Be the Weight Behind the Spear with Dr. Josh McConkey

Host: Dr. Allen Lycka

Guest: Dr. Colonel Josh McConkey

Episode Overview

In this episode, Dr. Allen Lycka interviews Dr. Colonel Josh McConkey, an award-winning author, emergency physician, military leader, and community builder. With over 20 years of service in both clinical and military roles, Dr. McConkey shares his inspiring journey, stories from the ER, and insights from his book, Be the Weight Behind the Spear.

Guest Introduction

Dr. McConkey's achievements are impressive:

• Emergency physician with 23 years of experience
• Military leader, former commander of the 4/59 Aeromedical Staging Squadron
• Author of Be the Weight Behind the Spear
• Dedicated father and community builder

Dr. McConkey is passionate about empowering communities and shaping future leaders.

From Small-Town Roots to a Global Impact

Dr. McConkey reflects on his upbringing in rural Nebraska and how his hardworking family inspired his journey. As the first in his family to attend college, his path led him to medical school, military service, and eventually, a life of saving lives and developing leaders.

Life as an Emergency Physician

"Adrenaline Junkie with a Mission"

Dr. McConkey discusses the highs and lows of working in emergency medicine:

• Saving lives under pressure
• Facing the unexpected, like a rattlesnake selfie gone wrong
• Heartbreaking moments, including pediatric codes and the toll of combat reintegration

Memorable ER Stories

Dr. McConkey shares fascinating and emotional cases:

1. Rattlesnake Bite Gone Wrong: An 18-year-old’s attempt to take a selfie with a rattlesnake turned into a life-threatening emergency.
2. Unexpected Foreign Objects: From vibrating devices to cologne bottles, the ER never ceases to surprise.
3. Tragic Losses: A poignant story about a baby who couldn’t be saved, underscoring the emotional toll of emergency medicine.

Transitioning to a Bigger Mission

After serving in combat zones and working in high-stress environments, Dr. McConkey found new purpose through writing and community engagement.

"Be the Weight Behind the Spear":

Dr. McConkey’s book encourages everyone to support their communities and future leaders. He emphasizes that each person’s daily actions have an impact and that everyone has unique gifts to share.

Travel, Pumpkin Pie, and Gratitude

Dr. McConkey reminisces about his time in New Zealand and his cultural discoveries, like the lack of pumpkin pie. Gratitude and family stories also play a central role in his journey and his book.

The Power of Positivity

Dr. Lycka and Dr. McConkey discuss the importance of small acts of kindness and being present for others. Whether it's in the ER, at home, or in the community, making a difference starts with simple actions.

Where to Find Dr. McConkey’s Book

Be the Weight Behind the Spear is available in eBook, audiobook, and paperback formats:

• Website: www.weightbehindthespear.com
• Retailers: Amazon, Barnes & Noble

Connect with Dr. Josh McConkey

• Website: www.weightbehindthespear.com
• Instagram: @JoshMcConkeyMD

Bio:

Dr. (Colonel) Josh McConkey is an award-winning/best-selling author and esteemed Emergency Physician with over two decades of clinical experience. He served as a professor at Duke University and maintains Board Certification in Emergency Medicine. With 22 years of military service, Dr. McConkey now commands the 459th Aeromedical Staging Squadron in the US Air Force Reserves, demonstrating exceptional leadership and dedication.

Beyond his medical and military achievements, Dr. McConkey has been recognized for his contributions to education and community. He was honored in 2022 with induction into the Alliance, Nebraska Public Schools Hall of Fame and received the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award from Chadron State College. A devoted father of three, his greatest passion lies in shaping future American leaders alongside his wife, Elsa, in Apex, North Carolina.

Beth Veccione Bio:

After qualifying as a social worker in 2017, Beth wanted to address the lack of creative and community focused support available for young people. This led her to found Care to Dance - a social enterprise that uses dance and trauma-informed approaches to support care-experienced young people, to help them feel a sense of belonging and to process what they’ve been through in a safe space, without fear of judgement.

We find creative ways to help them process their experiences, the painful and positive, provide the stability consistency they likely missed growing up and help them develop relationships built on trust so they have people to turn to. By doing this, we hope to achieve our mission to improve the wellbeing of care-experienced young people through dance, and to build inclusive communities where they feel safe, supported and can express themselves freely.

This year, Beth was in a car accident that left her with a broken back. She is lucky to have had an amazing support network, and strong mental resilience that she has cultivated over a long period of time. But it really brought home for her what it must be like to face challenges and dark times alone. Which is often the case for a lot of care-experienced young people.

So to mark Care to Dance’s 5 year anniversary and to raise money for the young people that they support, she will have run first ultramarathon! So many young people are struggling at the moment and services are still so stretched. By undertaking this challenge, Beth wanted to show all young people just how much is possible if you put your mind to it, what you can overcome with mental strength and determination, and people backing you.

Beth is also undertaking a PhD to explore the effects and benefits combining the Arts and trauma-informed approaches can have for care-experienced young people.

Website: www.caretodance.co.uk

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-vecchione-478527138/

Mastermind Groups: They're not just for business strategy.

If you caught our Mastermind Smorgasbord show, you'll have heard me mention Salon Masterminds - a concept I've only been sharing with clients + colleagues until now.

Today I'm going into detail with my biz bestie Ron Tester. And fear not, we're not talking haircuts - think more 18th-century literary salons (minus the powdered wigs).

We explore how to create modern versions of these intellectual gatherings, from intimate dinner discussions to online forums. Whether you're looking to host high-level industry conversations or create a space for sharing game-changing ideas, this episode breaks down how to make Salon Masterminds work for your business.

Warning: This episode may cause an irresistible urge to host your own salon mastermind. Though as ever, I'm entirely okay with that.

Look for more shows in this Mastermind strand where we explore the ins + outs of Masterminds + how they can elevate your business.

Previous Mastermind Episodes Mentioned:

Mastermind Smorgasbord: Which type will you pick?

Masterminds: Your Next Step?

Mastermind Basics: What They Are + Why You Need One

Ron's Website: rontestercoaching.com

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If you’d like my help with your Business go to www.lizscully.com/endlessClients

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And don’t forget to get your reading list of the 10 essential reads for every successful biz owner - these are the books Liz recommends almost on the daily to her strategy + Mastermind clients.

This isn’t your usual list of biz books, these answer the challenges you’ve actually got coming up right now. Helpful, quick to read and very timely.

Click here lizscully.com/reading to get your book list

Sunday Church Services with Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

Airdate: 2/23/25

Come Worship With Us!

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

Pastor: Kevin Martin

10250 Haynes Bridge Road

John's Creek Georgia 30022

Phone number 770-475-4250

Church Website: http://poplutheranchurch.com

Email: Office@poplutheranchurch.com

Hi, I’m Kandiee Campbell, a seasoned therapist and the host of the Awaken Hope Radio Show. My passion is guiding individuals through the intricate process of healing and providing unwavering support to those navigating the challenges of loss or trauma.

My mission is to equip you with the tools to lead a life that is not only happy but profoundly fulfilling. Through Awaken Hope, I strive to reach as many people as possible, offering valuable insights and practical advice. I also invite incredible guests from diverse backgrounds to share their knowledge and experiences.

I encourage you to explore our episodes for inspiration and guidance and find the support you need on your journey to a more meaningful and enriched life.

Listen to Awaken Hope with Kandiee Campbell on the Brushwood Media Network weekly.

Website: https://theawakenhopeshow.com/

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