People, Process, Progress: Leadership from Critical Care to the Boardroom

On January 5, 2023, my wife and I decided to put our dog Gringo down. He fought a good fight against Lyme Disease and old age, but it was time. This is never easy. We've had to make this decision twice before, and each time it broke our hearts.Gringo was a true Alpha Dog. He loved humans and set the tone around other dogs. In this episode, I'm sharing three life lessons I'll carry with me that Gringo taught me.Walk with confidenceControl your emotionsKeep up the fightGodspeed and RIP Gringo. We know you're leading the pack in Heaven.

In Practical Application of 12 Project Management Principles from the PMBOK 7th Edition, I share my $.02 on applying these helpful principles in the real world of Program and Project Management. The 12 principles listed and detailed in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) 7th Edition provide helpful guardrails for new and seasoned Project and Program Managers.Throughout this episode, I'll list each principle from the PMBOK, then elaborate on how I've seen the principles applied well and not so well and how the listener can consider using the concepts in their day-to-day work.The 12 PrinciplesBe a diligent, respectful, and caring stewardCreate a collaborative project team environmentEffectively engage with stakeholdersFocus on valueRecognize, evaluate, and respond to system interactionsDemonstrate leadership behaviorsTailor based on contextBuild quality into processes and deliverablesNavigate complexity Optimize risk responsesEmbrace adaptability and resiliencyEnable change to achieve the envisionedHave a plan | Stay informed | Get involvedMore at https://kevtalkspod.com

On this FF78 I’m going to share the top 5 supplements I take every day that I feel help me maintain good health and get better sleep.The Supplements:Krill Oil - https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/krill-oil-benefitsGlucosamine - https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/glucosamineTurmeric - https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-turmericWhey Protein - https://www.bodybuilding.com/content/your-expert-guide-to-whey-protein.htmlCreatine - https://www.bodybuilding.com/content/ultimate-guide-to-creatine.htmlMore "Stuff I Use" at https://kevtalkspod.com/stuff-i-use/Have a plan | Stay informed | Get involved

In How You Can Apply 7 Key Life Lessons I Learned in 2022 I’m sharing 7 of the most impactful lessons I learned and helped teach myself in 2022. More importantly, I’m going to share how you can learn from my challenges and kick off 2023 on the right foot.Read more and listen at https://kevtalkspod.com/how-you-can-apply-7-key-lessons-i-learned-from-2022/

Sharing the summary and focus areas to help improve the overall health of our Emergency Responders. The summary is from a 2020 CrewCare report by ImageTrend. It includes feedback from over 4,100 Emergency Responders.Key takeaways:Responders need each other's and their leadership's supportObesity is a problem in the Emergency Responder communityLack of employer resources was still a problem in 2020Emergency Responders need to improve their sleep to improve their healthExercise is a better stress-coping mechanism than alcoholRead the full study at https://www1.imagetrend.com/july-2020-health-of-our-emergency-responders-crewcare-report/Have the plan to keep teams on trackStay informed with facts, not fearGet involved to make a differenceGodspeed

On this episode of the KEV Talks Podcast ( @kevtalks ), Host Kevin Pannell and Rhonda Kelly, Executive Director of the All Clear Foundation ( @allclearfdn ), talk about how Emergency Responders can succeed, thrive, and matter using tools provided by the All Clear Foundation. Viewers and listeners will also learn about Rhonda's transition from providing emergency medicine aboard an icebreaker ship through her time on shift as a Firefighter and becoming the Executive Director of the All Clear Foundation.- Connect with Rhonda on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonda-kelly-99244610b/- Follow the All Clear Foundation on Instagram and YouTube at @allclearfdn - Learn more about the programs All Clear has to offer at https://allclearfoundation.org/resources/Thank you for watching this video, subscribing, and listening to the KEV Talks podcast. Follow KEV Talks on Instagram and Twitter @pannellkg, and look for the KEV Talks Podcast on Facebook.Remember...- Have a plan- Stay informed- Get involvedGodspeed,KevinKevin Pannell, PMP | Founder of KPannell Productions, LLC | Creator & Host of the KEV Talks and You-Jitsu Podcasts | Principal on the @Pannell5Fit and KEV Talks YouTube Channels

In Lavender Oils for the Win (A Science-Backed Sleep Solution) I share the results of a 2015 scientific study. The study was conducted by Angela Smith Lillehei, Ph.D., Linda L. Halcón, Ph.D., MPH, RN, Kay Savik, MS, and Reilly Reis, MS that included 79 college students that reported difficulty sleeping. Lavender oil patches were used on college students in conjunction with good sleep hygiene habits (see Got Sleep). Alternatively, the other group also practiced good sleep hygiene, but without the added lavender oil patch.If you want to dive deeper on essential oils listen to the great conversation I had with Dr. Tracey Marks on the episode Dr. Tracey Marks | Dealing with and Treating Anxiety. Want to learn more than what Dr. Marks and I talked about? Then you should read her book Why Am I So Anxious?Have a planStay informedGet involved

Whether you're new to Project Management or a seasoned Senior PM leading program-level efforts, there are 7 challenges you will inevitably face. In this episode, I talk through these and provide a path for new or seasoned Program or Project Managers to not only navigate through or around these obstacles but to also excel in the process.The 7 Challenges:Choosing a methodology to implementSelecting a Program/Project Management System (PMS) to useCommunicating and leading hybrid program or project teamsAligning PM skillsets to the right workWorking within and planning toward budget constraintsSynchronizing internal and external partners as one teamDealing with internal staff turnover to keep the work movingThank you for listening to 7 Challenges Facing Program and Project Managers in 2022 (And How to Navigate Them).Do these challenges match what you've seen in the Program and Project Management world? Leave a comment on the post at https://kevtalkspod.com/7-challenges-program-and-project-managers-faced-in-2022/Have a planStay informedGet involved

I'm going back through old blog posts from https://kevtalkspod.com and realizing how much better I am now at writing posts and recording podcast episodes than I was 1, 2, or 3 years ago. I also thought today how life is full of rewrites.We can rewrite the path we choose professionallyWe can rewrite our daily physical fitness routineWe can rewrite how we take care of our mindWe can rewrite how we approach faith and spiritualityIt's never too late to make a change.Have a planStay informedGet involvedGodspeed.

This episode is part film review of Stutz and a sharing of tools and techniques Jonah Hill and Phil Stutz provide the viewer in the documentary film of the same name.Watch the movie at https://www.netflix.com/title/81387962Take a deep dive from the film makers at https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/stutz-the-toolsHave a plan | Stay informed | Get involved | https://kevtalkspod.com

Sharing a synopsis of my LinkedIn and website posts that highlight how when jurisdictions make proclamations to do better after something bad happens that it's too late. Two key failures typically occur before a disaster happens at a special event.Poor leadershipLack of good All-Hazard Incident Management applicationListen to this episode and go to https://kevtalkspod.com/formal-agreements-are-not-enough/ to read more. Here is the story that got me fired up this Friday from Police1.Have a collaborative planStay informed with factsGet involved to make a differenceKevin

Are you working in the corporate world but wondering what it would be like to teach students at a major university? In this episode I have a great conversation with Leader, Author and my neighbor, Stephen Skripak. Stephen and I discuss his pre-corporate life, his rise to the C-suite in the corporate world, transitioning to academia and his decision to retire while still at the top of his game.Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenskripak/

"Noone owes you anything. You owe you." - Eric Thomas on the Order of Man podcast with Ryan Michler.I listened to the Order of Man podcast episode from September 13, 2022 while I was blowing leaves in my yard during the Thanksgiving 2022 holiday week. The message is so very direct and just what I needed. I was reminded, because deep down I knew, that noon owes me anything. Nor do I need to try and be like anyone else.Listen to the full episode at https://www.orderofman.com/ericthomas/Remember:Have a plan so you know what to doStay informed with facts not fearGet involved so you can make a differenceGodspeed,Kevin

Sharing a wonderful poem on thankfulness by Nancy J. Carmody.Read more at https://blog.gratefulness.me/gratitude-poems/

A Friday thought stream about:It's ok not to be originalRe-package knowledge to help others"Wash other's feet" by humbling yourselfHave a plan | Stay informed | Get involved

In How a Public Safety Leader Beat Addiction with CAPT Henry "Hank" Smith | KEV Talks #8, my good friend Henry “Hank” Smith and I catch up a bit, share his background in the U.S. Military and Public Safety, then get into the well known but often overlooked issued - substance abuse in Public Safety.Key timestamps:0:00 Reunited…and it feels so good01:48 Hank’s story begins12:26 First cardiac arrest call19:50 Hanks struggles with alcohol28:35 Where there’s smoke38:37 Putting the article together50:00 Looking inward01:05:00 Public Safety Progress01:11:55 Know you’re not alone*To contact Hank and learn more about him or book time with him to share the Substance Abuse in Public Safety presentation contact him at [email protected] or on Instagram @henry.smith.804**Read Hank's article a thttps://cdn.ymaws.com/fbileeda.org/resource/resmgr/FBI-LEEDA_MagazineQ2_Summer2.pdf (pgs. 11-2)

Sharing the Oath of Enlistment I and thousands of others have taken and some 2021 data about the current state of Veterans in the United States.Source: Changing Face of Veterans in America at https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/04/05/the-changing-face-of-americas-veteran-population/Read and listen to more at https://kevtalkspod.com/

This year I read Johann Hari's book Lost Connections. I provides invaluable insight into environmental and clinical causes of depression. As I've done in the past, I found value for myself but also for the Program and Project Management professions. So, I parallel Hari's disconnections to Programs and Projects and provide my $.02 on how I believe we can stay connected or reconnect with meaningful work.

Sharing 32 positive changes we should celebrate from Hans Rosling's book 'Factfulness: 10 Reasons We're Wrong About the World'

Re-visiting my article from April 2020 and sharing how I believe Public Health, Healthcare and the United States as a whole should move forward in a post-COVID Emergency Preparedness world. Prompted by the controversy from Emily Oster's 'LET’S DECLARE A PANDEMIC AMNESTY' article in the Atlantic from October 2022.

For 'Words Matter (The Power of "I will" and "I will not" statements)' I recorded in my garage gym this morning. On today's episode I'm sharing a mindset that I’ve worked to adopt recently from listening to ‘s ‘Unfu*k Yourself’- I will…(insert forward looking /positive actions)- I will not…(insert what actions and behaviors you will not accept)It really is up to each of us to determine what kind of life we have while we’re in this world. We can either move towards things, not accept things or stay stagnant. Stagnant things get rotten and devolve over time. So, let’s not stay stagnant. Let’s move forward and freshen mines bodies and spirits.- Have a plan So you and your team know what to do- Stay informed With facts not fear- Get involved To make life better for you and those around youKevin Kevin Pannell, PMP | Creator & Host of ‘KEV Talks’ and ‘You-Jitsu’ podcasts - Garage Gym Athlete at channel

Anxiety sucks. Heart palpitations, weak legs, upset stomach and on and on. But, anxiety also presents an opportunity for us to unfu*k ourselves. To not let anxiety win. To change our mindset. To live.In Face Anxiety: Using the DARE Response to Conquer Your Fears I share 5 tips, tools and techniques that my wife, me and many others have used to face our fears head on. It's not easy by any means, but it can be done.The 5 Tips, tools and techniques:The DARE ResponseCreating your own sceneConsider doing things afraidTake small steps...but stepChange your self-statementsI will...I will not...I hope you, a friend or other loved one finds this episode helpful. If you do, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, subscribe and share.Read more about the DARE ResponseRead or listen to Unfu*k Yourself by Gary John BishopHave a plan, stay informed and get involved,KevinKevin Pannell, PMP | Creator & Host KEV Talks and You-Jitsu PodcastsTwitter & Instagram: @pannellkgWebsite: https://kevtalkspod.com

In From Tactics to Strategy: Stepping Up as a Program Manager I share advice I gave someone in the r/Project Management to a Project Manager moving up to doing Program Manager level work."Sooo, you're now going to do more strategic work and your focus should be at the 30k ft. level, not the 100ft level. Make sense?My $.02 for free:Do you have PMs for each project?If so, ask them to help shore up the information you needIf not, KISSGather what I call the "Foundational 5" of Leader/Sponsor's intent, objectives, team organization structure, resources and communications plans for each projectTo track at a program level you need a list (MS Teams, Excel, Jira, etc.)Suggested list headingsProject NamePhase (Discovery, Design, QA/Testing, Deployment, Complete or Cancelled)Estimated % complete (0, 25, 50, 75 or 100)Primary workstream/swimlane/categoryOwnerStatus (Not Started, In Progress, On Hold, Complete)Priority (High, Medium, Low)Due/Go Live Date"Have a plan, stay informed and get involved,KevinKevin Pannell, PMP | Creator & Host KEV Talks Podcast

A bit of a program change this week on Podcast Poetry: Reading Poems I wrote as a Young Hospital Corpsman as I share three poems I wrote in September of 1996. At the time I was a U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman working in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Bethesda Naval Hospital and aboard the USNS Comfort. I found poetry to be a release from the sickness and pain I saw on a weekly basis.The Poems:Give a HootHooyah!Circle of LifeThank you all for listening, subscribing and sharing with a friend.Have a plan, stay informed and get involved,KevinKevin Pannell, PMP | Creator & Host of the "KEV Talks" and "You-Jitsu" Podcasts and the "Pannell 5 Fitness Club" YouTube Channel - Part of the KPannell Productions, LLC NetworkTwitter & Instagram: @pannellkgKEV Talks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevtalkspodKEV Talks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN7H5njb6iG6NoRQ6bk-ooQ

Being stuck in high gear at work and in our personal time can lead us down the road to burn out. On this Shifting Gears in Life: Sometimes we Need a Lower Gear I provide my two cents on the value of downshifting to a lower gear sometimes.

For episode 3.Gotta Have Faith I dig into the differences between faith, religion and spirituality and we’ll review 4 ways the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) says faith can help our mental health.In this episode:What is religion?What is spirituality?What is faith?How are the three intertwined?Mental Health benefits of faith (of any kind)Prayer as mindfulness or meditationFaith based or other interest groups foster a feeling of togethernessFaith, addiction and other groups provide a sense of common understandingA focus on helping others helps usResources:https://www.britannica.com/topic/faith https://chopra.com/articles/religion-vs-spirituality-the-difference-between-them https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2012/12/18/global-religious-landscape-exec/ https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Individuals-with-Mental-Illness/Faith-Spirituality https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/meditation/in-depth/meditation/art-20045858#:~:text=Meditation%20can%20give%20you%20a,centered%20and%20keep%20inner%20peace. Have a plan, stay informed and get involved,KevinKevin Pannell, PMP | Creator & Host ‘KEV Talks’ Podcast

I've been a parent for almost 16 years and spent ~10 of those on the sidelines or on the field as a Coach for Youth Soccer, Flag and Tackle Football and a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) kid's class. These are my tips for Parents and for Coaches to help build up the kids participating.Parents:Let kids be coachedKids carry their own equipmentIf you want to help, sign upYelling at kids, coaches and referees doesn't helpCoaches:Set the example"What you allow in your presence you promote"Building kids up is primary. Wins are secondary.Have a plan, stay informed and get involved,KevinKevin Pannell, PMP | Creator & Host ‘KEV Talks’ Podcast | Subscribe | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedInWant to be on KEV Talks? Fill out the request hereGive feedback on the show and the website here

Sleep is critical for the mind, body and some say spirit to heal and maintain function. In this episode I'll help the listener understand the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and share what worked for me when I had a bout of insomnia.Key Components Discussed:CBT-I vs. MedicationHow much sleep do we need?Multi-Component elements of CBT-ICognitiveBehavioralPsychoeducationalKey CBT-I ElementsStimulus ControlSleep Restriction & CompressionRelaxation TrainingReferences:https://www.sleepfoundation.org/insomnia/treatment/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-insomniahttps://health.gov/myhealthfinder/healthy-living/mental-health-and-relationships/get-enough-sleephttps://www.cdc.gov/sleep/about_sleep/how_much_sleep.html

Sharing a quote and my $.02 from a great write up by Dr. Ali Binazir."So what's the probability of your being born? It's the probability of 2.5 million people getting together -- about the population of San Diego -- each to play a game of dice with trillion-sided dice. They each roll the dice -- and they all come up the exact same number -- say, 550,343,279,001." - Dr. Ali BinazirRead the full article at https://www.huffpost.com/entry/probability-being-born_b_877853Thank you for listening, subscribing and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts,Have a plan, stay informed and get involved,KevinKevin Pannell, PMP | Creator & Host ‘KEV Talks’ Podcast | Subscribe | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedInWant to be on KEV Talks? Fill out the request here.

Sharing insight from and reflection my my conversation with Dr. Tracey Marks in "Why Am I So Anxious with Dr. Tracey Marks | PPP111". In PPP111 Dr. Marks shares how she started posting online articles, put out YouTube videos, stopped then became more consistent and now has over 1.2 million subscribers. In this 'Foundations Friday' I share the importance of keeping going to achieve success.

Great conversation with Dr. Tracey Marks about her new book Why Am I So Anxious: Powerful Tools for Recognizing Anxiety and Restoring Your Peace. Dr. Marks is a Psychiatrist, Author, and YouTuber with over 1.2 million subscribers. Some of the things we talk about in this episode include the following:Dr. Marks' early life and getting into PsychiatryThe Default-Mode-Network (DMN) and the relation of gut health to mental healthThoughts on the "new" Serotonin level studyBenefits of Magnesium, essential oils, and aromatherapy4 Fun facts you didn't know about Dr. Marks and much more!*Watch Dr. Marks' informative and entertaining videos on her YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTraceyMarks or reach out to her at https://markspsychiatry.com/**Please leave a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts to help get this and other great interviews out

Sharing the top 5 most impactful lessons I took from Mindfulness for Warriors: Empowering First Responders to Reduces Stress and Build Resilience by Kim Colegrove, Author and Owner at Pause First Foundation

Just like we need to clean and season an iron skillet properly, so to do we need to work to maintain good mental health by processing and addressing past traumas. Give this short 'Foundations Friday' a listen to hear more on how like is like an iron skillet.

“The Body Keeps the Score” was a suggestion from the first Therapist I spoke to after my panic attack. This episode is my way of sharing Dr. Van Der Kolk’s fantastic work and how I think others like me can benefit from his research and the shared stories within the book.

Inspired by Brett McKay's interview of Teddy Atlas on the 'Art of Manliness' podcast from May 16, 2022.Hear the full interview at https://www.artofmanliness.com/character/manly-lessons/teddy-atlas-boxing-trainer-interview/

Sometimes we’re in the bottom of a dark pit that seems hopeless. There is always hope. Let’s find it together and all come back stronger.

Checking in to say “Thank You” and provide a quick preview of what’s the come for the ‘People, Process, Progress Podcast’ in Fall 2022.

Taking a break for Summer 2022. Look forward to reconnecting in September 2022.Stay safe. Wash your hands. Godspeed.

Sharing helpful guidance from the book Managing Projects Large and Small on the value of challenging assumptions made early in a project.