Welcome to the first installment of a brand new series exploring the leadership qualities of fictional Presidents, specifically Jack Ryan from the Tom Clancy novels. This message was written by a team of geeks, nerds, gamers, and Dr. David Powers. You can always find us at www.callsignredbeard.com. Thanks for reading! In the words of Starship Troopers, “Would …
Me and my good friend Hector Miray hijacked a bench area in the shade on the playground to record a podcast together last week. Sure, a few kids were crying as we shooed them away, but we had a blast. Of course, it’s easy to have a good time when the podcast host hands you …
Many thanks to Jay Wilburn for having me on his podcast Matters of Faith. I hope you enjoyed listening to it and that I both entertained and alarmed you. Be sure to check out the podcast right HERE! As promised, here’s a few resources for you… Rapid Skill Development Mini Guide– It’s free just for …
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I know many of you were around for the start of my 40 Days to Homeless series. For you and any new list members, I’d like to do an update. To get the entire story, be sure to check out… 40 Days to Homeless 39 Days to Homeless 38 Days to Homeless On the situation, …
In my CPR classes I’m often asked if an AED can be used in a wet environment. I’m not talking about a sweaty person or someone who spilled a drink when they went down either. We’re talking boats, poolside, or by the lake. Is there a risk of someone else kneeling or standing in the …
I started creating imagery for a local magazine to publish in regard to my first aid, CPR, and wilderness first aid classes. Here’s the first one… This message was written by a team of geeks, nerds, gamers, and Dr. David Powers. You can always find us at www.callsignredbeard.com. Thanks for reading! In the words of …
Should CPR Training Be Required in High School? It’s a good question, and, for at least one school district in the United States, it’s been answered. Check out this recent headline- D.C. Requires CPR Training for High School Graduates. Personally, I think it’s one of the smartest ideas to come out of DC in a long …
I teach a lot of CPR and first aid classes, as part of my Adventure Workshops and locally to raise awareness of the need to be prepared for medical emergencies. I enjoy teaching them, because it’s how I got started speaking professionally. It’s also a way for me to give back, by hoping that someone …
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