Hope is NOT a Plan

There Is No Box

Sharing a great statement by Rear Admiral Thomas Richards, USN (Ret.) from Jocko Podcast 319 and my $.02 on how Project Managers, Incident Management Team members and First Responders can remember this when working solutions with their teams.

Foundations Friday 49: There Is No Box

Sharing a great statement by Rear Admiral Thomas Richards, USN (Ret.) from Jocko Podcast 319 and my $.02 on how Project Managers, Incident Management Team members and First Responders can remember this when working solutions with their teams.

There Is No Box | FF49

Sharing a great statement by Rear Admiral Thomas Richards, USN (Ret.) from Jocko Podcast 319 and my $.02 on how Project Managers, Incident Management Team members and First Responders can remember this when working solutions with their teams.

PPP102: Mind the BJJ Mat Rules

Sharing the 11 'mat rules' as shown on a poster in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) gym I train in that can help new BJJ players get off on the right foot of their BJJ journey. Source for the list is from Chokebrand.

Be Sure to Follow These 11 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Mat Rules | PPP #102

Sharing the 11 'mat rules' as shown on a poster in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) gym I train in that can help new BJJ players get off on the right foot of their BJJ journey. The source for the list is Chokebrand. Find the poster at https://www.redbubble.com/i/postcard/Mat-Rules-Poster-by-CHOKEBRAND/23763217.V7PMD

Mind the BJJ Mat Rules | PPP102

Sharing the 11 'mat rules' as shown on a poster in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) gym I train in that can help new BJJ players get off on the right foot of their BJJ journey. Source for the list is from Chokebrand.

Mind the BJJ Mat Rules

Sharing the 11 'mat rules' as shown on a poster in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) gym I train in that can help new BJJ players get off on the right foot of their BJJ journey. Source for the list is from Chokebrand.

Developing Human Beings| FF48

Sharing the great statement from Micah Fink from Jocko Podcast 318 and my $.02 on how we can all get more into the business of developing our fellow human beings. *Apologize for the pops. First time back recording on the iPhone for a while

Foundations Friday 48: We Have to Get Back Into the Business of Developing Human Beings

Sharing the great statement from Micah Fink from Jocko Podcast 318 and my $.02 on how we can all get more into the business of developing our fellow human beings. *Apologize for the pops. First time back recording on the iPhone for a while

Developing Human Beings

Sharing the great statement from Micah Fink from Jocko Podcast 318 and my $.02 on how we can all get more into the business of developing our fellow human beings. *Apologize for the pops. First time back recording on the iPhone for a while

Find Your Fitness "Why?"

Originally aired on Nov 30 2021 as part of my short lived 'Up In The Morning' podcast and now part of the 'People, Process, Progress' library. In the episode I share the physical and mental benefits of regular exercise.

PPP101: Find Your Fitness "Why?"

Originally aired on Nov 30 2021 as part of my short lived 'Up In The Morning' podcast and now part of the 'People, Process, Progress' library. In the episode I share the physical and mental benefits of regular exercise.

Find Your Fitness "Why?" and Then Get Moving | PPP #101

Originally aired on Nov 30, 2021 as part of my short-lived 'Up In The Morning' podcast and now part of the KEV Talks Podcast library. In the episode, I share regular exercise's physical and mental benefits.

Find Your Fitness "Why?" | PPP101

Originally aired on Nov 30 2021 as part of my short lived 'Up In The Morning' podcast and now part of the 'People, Process, Progress' library. In the episode I share the physical and mental benefits of regular exercise.

PPP100: We Must Look Up

Sharing five impactful quotes from the movie 'Don't Look Up', my thoughts on this art imitating life and considerations for us all as we get into 2022.

We Must Look Up

Sharing five impactful quotes from the movie 'Don't Look Up', my thoughts on this art imitating life and considerations for us all as we get into 2022.

We Must Look Up | PPP100

Sharing five impactful quotes from the movie 'Don't Look Up', my thoughts on this art imitating life and considerations for us all as we get into 2022.

5 Impactful Quotes from the Movie "Don't Look Up" | PPP #100

Sharing five impactful quotes from the movie 'Don't Look Up', my thoughts on this art imitating life, and considerations for us all as we get into 2022.

PPP99: Top 10 of 2021

Sharing the 10 most downloaded episodes of 2021 and my favorite with a special message at the end. Thank you all and we'll see you in 2022!

The Top 10 Episodes of 2021 | PPP99

Sharing the 10 most downloaded episodes of 2021 and my favorite with a special message at the end. Thank you all and we'll see you in 2022!

The Top 10 Episodes of 2021

Sharing the 10 most downloaded episodes of 2021 and my favorite with a special message at the end. Thank you all and we'll see you in 2022!

Hear Clips from the Top 10 Most Listened to Episodes of 2021 | PPP #99

Sharing the 10 most downloaded episodes of 2021 and my favorite with a special message at the end. Thank you all and we'll see you in 2022!

Foundations Friday 47: Know When a Project Isn't a Project Anymore

Knowing when the projectized portion of a project or program is over is key to be able to reassign resources to the next effort on the organizations to do list.

When is it Not a Project Anymore? | FF47

Knowing when the projectized portion of a project or program is over is key to be able to reassign resources to the next effort on the organizations to do list.

When is it Not a Project Anymore?

Knowing when the projectized portion of a project or program is over is key to be able to reassign resources to the next effort on the organizations to do list.

PPP98: Four Books Every Project Manager Should Read

Sharing lessons I learned from the books Killer Angels, Tribe, Extreme Ownership and Streetwise Project Management.

4 Books Every PM Should Read

Sharing lessons I learned from the books Killer Angels, Tribe, Extreme Ownership and Streetwise Project Management.

4 Books Every PM Should Read | PPP98

Sharing lessons I learned from the books Killer Angels, Tribe, Extreme Ownership and Streetwise Project Management.

These are the 4 Books That Every PM Should Read | PPP #98

Sharing lessons I learned from the books Killer Angels, Tribe, Extreme Ownership, and Streetwise Project Management. Book 1: Killer Angels by Michael Shaara Book 2: Tribe by Sebastian Junger Book 3: Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin Book 4: Streetwise Project Management by Michael S. Dobson Read more and listen at https://kevtalkspod.com/4-books-every-pm-should-read/

Foundations Friday 46: Staying at 30,000 Feet During Briefings

Sharing some tips on keeping briefings to the C-suite or large groups at a high level and not getting caught in the weeds.

Keep Briefings at 30k Feet

Sharing some tips on keeping briefings to the C-suite or large groups at a high level and not getting caught in the weeds.

Keep Briefings at 30k Feet | FF46

Sharing some tips on keeping briefings to the C-suite or large groups at a high level and not getting caught in the weeds.

PPP97: Deploying a Heap Load of Devices Using the Foundational 5

Do you have a project to deploy a 'heap load' of new stuff? Give this episode a listen to hear how I recently incorporated the 'Foundational 5' to successfully deploy almost 4,000 pieces of new equipment.

Deploying Devices Efficiently | PPP97

Do you have a project to deploy a 'heap load' of new stuff? Give this episode a listen to hear how I recently incorporated the 'Foundational 5' to successfully deploy almost 4,000 pieces of new equipment.

Deploying Devices Efficiently

Do you have a project to deploy a 'heap load' of new stuff? Give this episode a listen to hear how I recently incorporated the 'Foundational 5' to successfully deploy almost 4,000 pieces of new equipment.

How to Deploy Over 3,500 Smart Devices Efficiently | PPP #97

Do you have a project to deploy a 'heap load' of new stuff? Give this episode a listen to hear how I recently incorporated the 'Foundational 5' to successfully deploy almost 4,000 pieces of new equipment.

Foundations Friday 45: Logistics Wins Wars (and Projects)

Sharing the importance of establishing a solid logistics train to move the things you worked so hard to configure and get them into the hands of the end users that need them.

Logistics Wins Wars (and Projects)

Sharing the importance of establishing a solid logistics train to move the things you worked so hard to configure and get them into the hands of the end users that need them.

Logistics Wins Wars (and Projects) | FF45

Sharing the importance of establishing a solid logistics train to move the things you worked so hard to configure and get them into the hands of the end users that need them.

PPP96: Fitness and Jiu Jitsu on the 'Up In The Morning' Podcast

Sharing information about my new podcast 'Up In The Morning' that will focus on fitness, Jiu Jitsu and overall healthy progress in life.

The 'Up In The Morning' Podcast | Bonus

The 'Up In The Morning' Podcast

Sharing information about my new podcast 'Up In The Morning' that will focus on fitness, Jiu Jitsu and overall healthy progress in life.

PPP95: When Leading A Project, Remember It's Not YOUR Project

This episode was inspired by re-listening to Jocko Podcast 98 with Dr. Jordan B. Peterson. In the episode Jocko, Echo (good evening) and Dr. Peterson discuss the importance of self evaluation before looking out and judging the world as well as the differences between tyrannical leadership and leaders who inspire others to want to do work for them. In this episode I share what I believe Project Managers can do to stay on the opposite side of tyranny and instead build a bonded, collaborative a...

Remember It's Not YOUR Project | PPP95

This episode was inspired by re-listening to Jocko Podcast 98 with Dr. Jordan B. Peterson. In the episode Jocko, Echo (good evening) and Dr. Peterson discuss the importance of self evaluation before looking out and judging the world as well as the differences between tyrannical leadership and leaders who inspire others to want to do work for them. In this episode I share what I believe Project Managers can do to stay on the opposite side of tyranny and instead build a bonded, collaborative a...

Remember Project Managers, It's Not REALLY Your Project | PPP #95

This episode was inspired by re-listening Jocko Podcast 98 with Dr. Jordan B. Peterson. In the episode, Jocko, Echo (good evening), and Dr. Peterson discuss the importance of self-evaluation before looking out and judging the world and the differences between tyrannical leadership and leaders who inspire others to want to do work for them. In this episode, I share what I believe Project Managers can do to stay on the opposite side of tyranny and instead build a bonded, collaborative and prod...

Remember It's Not YOUR Project

This episode was inspired by re-listening to Jocko Podcast 98 with Dr. Jordan B. Peterson. In the episode Jocko, Echo (good evening) and Dr. Peterson discuss the importance of self evaluation before looking out and judging the world as well as the differences between tyrannical leadership and leaders who inspire others to want to do work for them. In this episode I share what I believe Project Managers can do to stay on the opposite side of tyranny and instead build a bonded, collaborative a...

Foundations Friday 44: We Must Seek Hardship

If we actively seek the tough assignment, the harder workout or the more difficult roll in Jiu Jitsu we will come out the other side more prepared for the hardships in our personal and professional lives.

We Must Seek Hardship | FF44

If we actively seek the tough assignment, the harder workout or the more difficult roll in Jiu Jitsu we will come out the other side more prepared for the hardships in our personal and professional lives.

We Must Seek Hardship

If we actively seek the tough assignment, the harder workout or the more difficult roll in Jiu Jitsu we will come out the other side more prepared for the hardships in our personal and professional lives.

Foundations Friday 43: Change a Life, Not Just the Game

Expanding on the quote hanging in the Jiu Jitsu gym I train in “A good coach can change a game, a great coach can change a life”