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In this episode, Dakota and Felicia are joined by Joe Sharp, CFO/COO at the Jewish Leadership Academy in Miami, FL.

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Born and raised in Chicago, Joe is known for deploying organization-wide systems and maximizing efficiencies, while demonstrating the utmost professionalism and accountability. 

He joined the Jewish Leadership Academy when it was just an idea, helping build the school from the ground up into a vibrant and successful independent school in Miami, Florida. Joe played a critical role in the construction of the JLA campus and in creating JLA’s unique Indexed Tuition Program. 

Join us as we talk to Joe about: 
- Why it's important to actively manage your perception at work 
- What the real difference is between extroverts and introverts 
- How to truly leverage networking events and conferences (hint: spend less time in the hotel room) 
- What it's like to build a school from the ground up 
- Why there's controversy around tax credit scholarship programs for indy schools 
- What makes a truly effective leader! 

Find Joe at: Jewish Leadership Academy: https://jlamiami.org/our-team/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-sharp-b971a815/

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Our latest episode with Megan Butz, General Counsel for HR Compliance at Checkwriters is packed with a couple bizarre happenings in employment world, advice for current HR trends, and several VERY thorough compliance updates from an attorney who doesn't miss a beat!

Check it out for:

🆘 How HR can support employees with panic attacks at work
🤫 Addressing the "Quiet Vacationing" Trend & Unlimited PTO
🥊 Thoughts on Employees who Take the Law into their Own Hands
💲 Considerations for Employer Contributions to QSLPs and New Pay Transparency Laws

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In this episode, Dakota and Felicia are joined by Amber Stockham, SPHR, Senior Director of HR Programs at NBOA-Business Leadership for Independent Schools.

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Have you ever left a conversation thinking "Wow. That escalated quickly."

Amber Stockham has made mastering the art of difficult conversations a centerpiece of her HR career, which includes HR leadership roles at several organizations including an independent school, and now Senior Director of HR Programs at NBOA.

Join us on this episode of Checkwriters to unlock these independent school HR mysteries:

• Why mastering difficult employee conversations is the key to HR success
• How to walk the line between being human and being HR
• Why HR should be upfront about the worst aspects of a job opening
• Why she doesn't buy the phrase 'quiet quitting' and what this phenomenon really says about your culture!

Find Amber at:
NBOA >>
LinkedIn >>

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In this episode, Dakota and Felicia are joined by Carole Mahoney – Harvard Entrepreneurial MBA coach, HubSpot INBOUND 2024 Speaker, and author of the book Buyer First.

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Think about the last time you bought a car…

Did you “kick the tires” so to speak? Hem and haw about price? Did you go to multiple dealers and play one off the other? Or maybe decide not to buy one at all?

Carole would say “How you buy is how you sell!”

This is just one of the neuroscientific narratives that informs her sales philosophy and book, which is chock-full of business stories, sales secrets, and management strategies for HR, business owners, and of course anyone in sales.

Watch this episode for:
• Onboarding tactics that prime new sales reps for success
• Dopamine hits to make your recruiting, hiring, and sales efforts irresistible 
• A crash course on how HR can improve the dreaded performance improvement plan (PIP)
• Strategies for keeping sales HUMAN in our tech-heavy age

...and why HR needs to always be in sales mode!

Find Carole at:
https://www.unboundgrowth.com/
https://carolemahoney.com/books/buyerfirstbook/

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He brought a beloved chapter of the Boys and Girls Club back from the brink!

Hear how Dan D'Angelo - Executive Director of the West Springfield Boys and Girls Club - was able to revitalize this nonprofit organization by:

- Strengthening the board and his staff
- Revamping the club's programming
- Committing to an open-door policy, and...
- Mentoring the next generation of leadership!

https://wsbgclub.org/ 

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We’re joined by Ed Sullivan, COO of Sullivan Paper and former Mayor of West Springfield, Massachusetts! Ed's long career in business, politics, and beyond makes for an episode ripe with family business stories, leadership lessons, and more!

With Ed, you'll hear:

- Why the FAMILY needs to serve the BUSINESS, and not the other way around
- The rule his grandfather instituted as he watched his family and business get bigger and bigger...
- Why HR in manufacturing is SO DIFFERENT from the typical HR responsibilities
- How Ed's business ethos helped him bring success to his city as Mayor
- The advice he has for future leaders in business, politics, and life...
- His must-go places in Dingle, Ireland - which was named sister-city of West Springfield when he served as Mayor.
 
… and more!

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TODAY’S EPISODE: We’re joined by Checkwriters’ General Counsel for HR Compliance who gives us the legal rundown on new laws, recent bizarre HR news, and hypothetical HR scenarios you need to hear!

With Megan, we’ll cover:

- NEW: DOL Overtime Rule released! Get the legal update and stay in compliance. 
- Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act (PWFA) regs for employers
- NY Lactation Law regs for employers
- Will you soon be designing your employee onboarding experience around robots?
- Netflix FIRES employees if they fail this test…
- What’s the future hold for your remote workers?
 
… and more!

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TODAY'S EPISODE: You know that teacher or professor you always remember who could captivate a class with their wisdom and experience?

This interview with David Mersky felt just like that.

David’s firm not only advises nonprofit leaders on how to create top-notch experiences for their donors and staff, but in many cases he’s developed these leaders and helped them land the top job.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

- Why you should never stop onboarding your team
- Why you should be careful not to just hire the best interviewer
- The difference between leaders and managers
- The number one trait leaders can’t compromise on
- How to build trust and loyalty in your organization
- Why you should model your succession plan after the British monarchy

...and more sage advice from David Mersky, Founding Partner at Mersky, Jaffe & Associates.

💡 Guest: David Mersky
💡 What he does: Nonprofit Executive Coach, Advisor, Business Founder
💡Company: Mersky, Jaffe & Associates
💡Noteworthy: David Mersky began his career as a congregational rabbi before transitioning to nonprofit leadership, eventually founding Mersky, Jaffe & Associates. He also served on the faculty at Brandeis University, where he taught nonprofit leadership and management.
💡Where to find David: LinkedIn, Mersky, Jaffee & Associates

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TODAY'S EPISODE: There's something about the story behind successful liquor brands that typifies the entrepreneurial spirit.

Perhaps it's the experimentation and drive to discover that elusive perfect ingredient. And Paul Kozub, creator of V-One Vodka, certainly knows what that journey is like!

Watch this episode of the Checkwriters Podcast to hear from Paul about..

• How the brand began when he started distilling vodka in his basement
• All about the trip to Poland where he discovered V-One’s secret ingredient
• How working in his Dad’s business as a kid built his work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit
• What it's like competing against behemoth brands like Grey Goose and Absolut
• How he develops new flavors and crafts new cocktails
• Why V-One Vodka is not only the smoothest, but also the healthiest vodka on the market

Guest-at-a-Glance
💡 Name: Paul Kozub
💡What he does: Founder and Creator of Premium Vodka Brand
💡Company: V-One Vodka
💡Noteworthy: Pioneered craft vodka using 100% organic spelt.
💡 Where to find him: www.v1vodka.com, Instagram, LinkedIn

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TODAY'S EPISODE: Are nonprofits businesses?

They've got many of the same challenges! Finding staff aligned with their goals, building and maintaining culture, plus the added challenge of fundraising.

Our guest in this episode is Michelle Theroux - she's taken nonprofit operations to the next level by combining strategic business leadership with a mission-driven mentality. Michelle has used her expertise to turn around several struggling organizations, chaired boards in the human service and healthcare worlds, and been honored with BusinessWest's 40 under 40, and Women of Impact Awards.

As the current CEO of Berkshire Hills Music Academy - a thriving Adult Residential School with music at its core, serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities - Michelle shares valuable insight on creating culture, maintaining mission, and the art and science of fundraising in this episode of Checkwriters.

💡 Guest: Michelle Theroux
💡 What she does: CEO
💡Organization: Berkshire Hills Music Academy
💡Noteworthy: Michelle Theroux - Passionate leader in non-profit revitalization and expert fundraiser, transforming communities. 
💡Where to find Michelle: LinkedIn