Reality Check with Craig Price

Lou Sapienza (@LouSapienza on twitter) joins host Craig Price to talk about MIA retrieval. It's not often that Craig has an opportunity to talk to someone who is trying to make a difference. He talks to people who have made a difference or are making a distance but when Craig was made aware of Lou Sapienza and his company North South Polar, Inc. he knew people needed to hear more. The two talk of Lou's attempts to recover 3 men who had crashed in Greenland during World War II, what kinds of equipment and manpower are needed and how the government needs specialists like Lou to help them recover their lost soldiers. Take some time to listen to what Lou is doing and if you feel the need to help, please contact your US Representative or Senator to let them know you feel this is as an important mission as Craig and Lou do. You can learn more about North South Polar, Inc at www.nspolar.us as well as The Fallen American Veterans Foundation at http://www.favf.us/ The Fallen American Veterans Foundation, Inc., (FAVF) is a non-profit private Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) created in the spirit and belief that every American service member (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard) who has fallen while in the overseas service of our country, and whose body remains unrecovered, be brought home. They are advocates for these fallen heroes, their families and friends, and for every service member that has served honorably overseas and in harm's way.

Barbara Lee (@BarbaraLeeAuth on twitter) joins host Craig Price to discuss sextegrity. Talking sex isn't something Craig jumps at the chance to do. Spirituality? Definitely not in Craig's wheelhouse. But the chance to talk to Barbara Lee, the Sex Minister, about her new book Sacred Sex, it was too good to pass up. The two discuss the difference between marital ethics and sexual ethics, how pornography is creating issues in society, objectifying women. how active senior citizens are thanks to modern medicine and most importantly they talk how sex is healthy and not shameful. You can learn more about sextegrity and Barbara Lee at www.thesexminister.com or her main site www.barbaraleeauthor.com APP BONUS: You can read Sacred Sex in its entirety via the podcast app. Between sex as sin and sex as sport is an embrace of sexuality as a good gift. Between the teachings of "just say no" and "whatever turns you on" is a platform where we are free to love our bodies, relish sex, and marvel in this sacred gift. There can be a fine line between sex that harms and sex that heals. How will we make wise decisions about how we will and will not express our sexuality? This book advocates for the development of a Sexual Ethic that takes seriously the desires, needs and pains of our bodies. Living by a Sexual Ethic frees us to love our bodies and to celebrate the gift of sexual intimacy. A Sexual Ethic begins by recognizing that people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are sexual beings who have the innate right to experience a full and satisfying sex life. This book also discusses the movement of masculine and feminine energy in our sexual encounters. Finally, it addresses the damage caused by the separation of body and spirit in the objectification of human beings that is the mainstay of the sex industry. Download it today!

Gina Abudi (@GinaAbudi on Twitter) returns to discuss socializing projects with host Craig Price. Whenever Craig is asked about project management experts, he immediately brings up past guest Gina Abudi. She know her stuff and has put a lot of that knowledge into her new book "Best Practices for Managing BPI Projects: Six Steps to Success". So much knowledge that when Craig asked her on the podcast, they needed to narrow her expertise down to fit the time frame. They agreed that socializing projects was one of the most important part and least utilized part of project management. The two discuss how to incorporate and engage stakeholders, dissect a project before it's implemented, ugly baby syndrome and why a failing pilot program can be so valuable. BPI projects are some of the most difficult and challenging to manage. Improving results for the business is not an easy task! Doing so requires understanding the vision and long-term goals of an organization. It also requires the ability to engage stakeholders and manage change. Best Practices for Managing BPI Projects is a guide for project managers who want to improve how they manage BPI projects. Using a simple step-by-step, six-phase approach, project managers and others involved in BPI initiatives will increase their confidence and their effectiveness in managing the complexities of business process improvement projects. Special focus is given to the necessary leadership skills required to be successful in driving change by improving processes within an organization to improve business results. You can learn more about Gina at http://abudiconsulting.com  APP EXTRA: Read the 1st Chapter of  "Best Practices for Managing BPI Projects: Six Steps to Success". Also listen to the podcast to hear how you can get a discount code so you can buy the book directly from the publisher.

Michael Modzelewski (@mikemodzelewski on twitter) joins host Craig Price to discuss being an Alaskan Naturalist for Princess Cruises. Anyone who knows Craig knows how much he loved cruising the Inner Passage of Alaska with his wife back in 2013. Now he gets to talk photography, Alaskan guides, bears and more with a true expert on the Alaskan Wilds. Mike spent 18 months alone in the wilds of Alaska as chronicled in his book Inside Passage: Living with Killer Whales, Bald Eagles, and Kwakiutl Indians. This gave him a unique perspective on the nature of the Northwest and now he gets to live out a dream job: being the ship's Naturalist for Princess Cruises. He not only shares his animal expertise about bears and such, he also talks about hiking glaciers and exploring ice caves. It's a photographers dream. Michael also talk about his latest e-book Wild Life which tells of his life after Cosmopolitan Magazine named him "Bachelor of the Month". It's the story of a kid let loose in a candy shop. Only the kid is an adult and the candy is single women! You can learn more about Michael at his complicated yet self-titled website: http://michaelmodzelewski.com/ You can also find Craig's photography (mentioned in the podcast) on flickr and on instagram as CraigPrice47

Capt. Steve Taylor (Ret.) joins host Craig Price to discuss his life as a commercial pilot. Not many people get to fly commercial jets for a living so when Craig had the chance to get Steve Taylor on the podcast to discuss his latest book "Wheels Up: Sky Jinks in the Jet Age" he was sure to ask about how Steve became a pilot, why regional airlines have such young pilots, why the military fosters cockiness in their pilots and where is some hairy places to land. Craig also learns that Steve has a very narrow view on what "dangerous" really means and how close a "close call" must be before Steve even thinks it's a problem. The stories in "Wheels Up" are not made up. They are the real deal true antics of a jet age pilot in the high-octane environment of the cockpit. Some will give you pause and make you think, some will knock the wind out of you, and some will make you throw your head back and laugh. From the hallowed halls of The Citadel to the sometimes dark skies of Vietnam to the pranks and high jinks of a game-faced pilot, Captain Steve Taylor will fly you to places few have seen. You can learn more about Steve and his books at http://www.stevetaylorbooks.com APP BONUS: Read Chapter 1 of "Wheels Up: Sky Jinks in the Jet Age" titled "No Landing Pilot" by downloading the app!

Brett Judd (@BrettMJudd on Twitter) joins host Craig Price to discuss entrepreneurial relationships. What are entrepreneurial relationships? When a someone loves someone and they wish to commit to one another, they create an LLC...no wait. That's not what we're talking about at all. We're talking about spouses working together to run a business. Relationships and businesses are tough enough on their own but when you combine the two, that opens a whole new mess of problems. Brett and Craig discuss compartmentalizing, not treating your relationship like a business and dealing with the stress of it all. Brett and his wife Gina have their own podcast dealing with families and their businesses at http://www.fortunesandfamilies.com/ and you can learn more about Brett at his aptly named website http://www.brettmjuddmsw.com/ 

Alan Cerny (@nordlingAICN on twitter) joins host Craig Price for their 2015 Oscar Predictions! Kicking off a brand new season (Season 4!) Craig and Alan get into a somewhat predictable awards season. The two discuss the big six (Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Director and Best Picture) as well as side track on what Craig calls "The Pacino Effect" and Alan's defense of Boyhood. They also discuss several snubs and some baffling nominations. Craig will be posting his entire slate of his 2015 Oscar Predictions via http://oscar.go.com/mypicks - play along! Also, past guest and friend of the show, Thom Singer is in the middle of his annual fundraiser (all February) for the Kate Singer Endowment for Cranio-Facial Research. It’s a good cause and the money goes to the Dell Children's Medical Center out of Austin and Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego. Please consider donating by clicking here to donate.

Alan Cerny (@nordlingAICN on twitter) check in for his annual Holiday Movie Preview with host Craig Price. The air is crisp (in some places snow has already fallen) – egg nog is in the stores and the smell of turkey is everywhere. That means Alan is here to give us an idea what to expect while we’re avoiding shoppers by hiding in the theaters. The two talk about some poor excuses for sequels, obvious oscar-bait and some hidden gems of the yule-tide season. Movies include: Bad Bosses Penguins of Madagascar Wild Inherent Vice Exodus: Gods and Kings The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Annie Into the Woods The Gambler The Interview American Sniper   APP BONUS: Download the app and listen to a full bonus episode of Alan and Craig discussing their choices for the best movies of 2014.

Abby Kohut (@Absolutely_Abby on twitter) joins host Craig Price to discuss job searches. It seems everyone is always looking for a job and with the downturn a few years back, more people were unexpectedly looking for a job. That's when Abby Kohut (Absolutely Abby to her fans) started a crusade to get 1 million people hired. But, you can't get hired until you find another job. Being gainfully employed full time for the past 12 years, Craig is completely out of the loop in the job search department. Times have changed and some issues that weren't a reality when he last looked for work are coming to the forefront. Abby and Craig discuss where to look for a job, why networking is the most important part of your job search, interview techniques and how social media can really mess things up for you (even though they say it shouldn't). They also discuss the hidden job market, if potential employers prefer you to already have a job and if they prefer whether you've had that job for awhile or not! You can learn more about Abby at AbsolutelyAbby.com and even get a free teleseminar by signing up at www.MeetAbby.com

Scott Whitney joins host Craig Price to discuss this ins and out of videography. When it comes to video of himself, Craig would rather jab dull spoons into his eyes than sit through any part of the process but since his business demands proof of expertise he's certainly aware of what videography involves. Instead of just rambling about his likes/dislikes, Craig recruited Scott Whitney of Whitney Media Productions to talk about why audio is just as important as any aspect of video, lightening is one of the most overlooked pieces and how to find a good videographer even when you're on the road or travelling across country. Scott can be found at http://whitneymedia.tv APP BONUS: Read "Searching for a Videographer For Your Presentation? Keep These  5 Points In Mind!" only on the app!

Phil Gerbyshak (@PhilGerb on Twitter) gives host Craig Price a social media update. With so many things constantly changing, Craig decided an update was needed. So with the help of social media guru and past guest Phil Gerbyshak, the two discuss new platforms like ello, some of the more relevant changes to popular platforms like Facebook, twitter and LinkedIn as well as discussing why Craig was right about the uselessness of Google+. They also talk about the importance of analytics and metrics to make sure what you are doing on social media is working for you. If you're confused about social media as much as Craig is (and I truly hope you are not or you need serious help) this update will help you get caught up! You can find more about Phil at his website http://philgerbyshak.com as well as read his posts at the Actiance Social Business Blog http://actiance.com/blog APP BONUS: Read Phil's latest 15 page ebooklet 10 Secrets of Using LinkedIn to Get More Leads, Be More Referable, and Increase Your Bottom Line

Michael Domitrz (@datesafeproject on Twitter) returns to discuss consent with host Craig Price. With all the news about sexual assault and consent laws in the media, Craig reaches out to  past guest Michael Domitrz to hash it out. Michael explains the importance of consent, open discussions with your partner (or potential partner) and why we need to focus not on how to avoid assault but on how to be a good human being. Meanwhile  Craig laments the fact that not enough men are speaking out on the subject while Michael offers that men should participate in the discussion but not break their arms patting themselves on the back because they do so. The two also discuss how awful internet comments can be! You can find more about the great work Michael is doing at http://www.datesafeproject.org/

In this special edition of Reality Check, host Craig Price plays an extended excerpt from his negativity program highlighting his self-conceived "Price Personality Scale".  Recently, Craig was able to present a 90 minute breakout session for a group of project managers and was able to record it for posterity.  Craig talks about personality vs. attitude, the types of positive and negative personalities and some of the examples of each. You can learn more about Craig's programs at http://therealistsguide.com or you can buy his book "Half a Glass: The Realist's Guide" directly from his website. APP BONUS: Craig includes his "6 Tips for Managing the New Workforce" e-book.

Meteorologist Steve Lanore (@SteveLanore on Twitter) returns to discuss his new book on tornadoes with host Craig Price.  Flying cows and sharknadoes be damned! Craig and Steve get down to the reality of these devastating storms called Twisters. Steve's new book, Twister Tales: Unraveling Tornado Myths is out and due to Craig's lack of experience with tornadoes despite living at the tip of "Tornado Alley" he asks some of the basics: What conditions do you need to have tornadoes, how much can they lift, what's the difference between a tornado and a water spout? The two also talk about some of the more popular myths related to tornados like: Does the sky turn green? Should you hide under an overpass or bridge? and more importantly...can Sharknado really happen?? (Yes, Craig asked this). You can learn more about Steve and his book at http://www.stevelanore.com and order his book "Twister Tales: Unraveling Tornado Myths" from amazon and other major book outlets. Twister Tales looks at tornado myths and misconceptions and sets the record straight. Plus a “Be Weather Aware” sections help you put together a game plan before storms show up. This book is a must have if you like weather or science! APP BONUS: Steve offers a 17 page preview of his book. Check it out today!

Shawn Doyle (@Motiv8er on twitter) returns to discuss grief with host Craig Price. Grief can be a painful subject, awkward to address and difficult to understand. That's why Craig thought Shawn and his new book "The Sun Still Rises: Surviving and Thriving After Grief and Loss" should come on the podcast. The two discuss the shocking and unexpected loss of Shawn's first wife Cindy and how Shawn coped in the aftermath. Shawn offers up some suggestions to people trying to support those in grief, how grief is contextual and personal as well explains the path that allowed himself to find happiness. Every day, many people lose loved ones and face the grieving process. They suffer while coping with the loss of a child, spouse, parent, friend, or sibling. It is perhaps the most difficult and devastating challenge any of us face in our lifetime. Shawn simply tries to offer his first hand experiences to others in hopes they to can heal. You can learn more about Shawn at http://www.sldoyle.com/