KEV Talks Podcast

KEV Talks Podcast


Latest Episodes

We are responsible for how we respond to our traumas | Foundations Friday #101
July 21, 2023

Echoing Andy Stumpf's assertion that we are responsible for how we respond to our traumas.

How Project Managers Can Apply Three Critical Lessons From Gavin De Becker’s Book "The Gift Of Fear" | KEV Talks Podcast #35
July 21, 2023

In this episode "How Project Managers Can Apply Three Critical Lessons From Gavin De Becker’s Book 'The Gift Of Fear'," I discuss three lessons that I believe are relevant to the daily work of Program and Project Managers.

Someone Else's Poor Planning IS Our Problem | Foundations Friday #100
July 07, 2023

I elaborate on why the proverb, "Poor planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine" is well, nonsense.

The Declaration for Project Managers | KEV Talks Podcast #34
July 04, 2023

As a tribute to one of my favorite documents, The Declaration of Independence, I created The Declaration for Project Managers.

What You Allow in Your Presence You Promote | Foundations Friday #99
July 01, 2023

Sharing the perspective that leaders that allow negative behaviors to go on imply support for that activity to continue.

5 Ways to Reduce Level Zero Incidents in EMS and Improve EMS Employee Retention | KEV Talks #33
June 27, 2023

I elaborate on how Emergency Medical Services (EMS) leaders can improve EMS worker retention and reduce the risk of having "level zero" EMS systems.

Discover the Reality of the American Nuclear Energy Sector with George Pannell (Part 2) | KEV Talks #32
June 20, 2023

George Pannell shares perspectives on American nuclear energy, discussing power plant operations, the country's nuclear power slowdown, and solutions to reduce reliance on foreign energy sources.

Four Reasons Why Hierarchy Matters | Foundations Friday #98
June 16, 2023

In Four Reasons Why Hierarchy Matters | Foundations Friday #98 I share why I believe and have seen the benefits of having a hierarchy in organizations and on program and project teams.

From the Steel Mill to the Submarine Service with George Pannell (Part 1) | KEV Talks #31
June 12, 2023

I talk to U.S. Navy Veteran and Nuclear Power pioneer George Pannell about his journey from the steel mills of Pennsylvania to the Silent Service of the U.S. Navy.

How to Support the Otto on Your Project Team | Foundations Friday #97
June 09, 2023

Sharing the 5 personality traits "Ottos" on our project teams display and how we can leverage and support them.