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Leadership Lowdown | Check Your Ego at the Door

Founded by father and son-in-law team, Douglas Cook and Troy Bancroft, in 1983, AgroLiquid remains a family business both in its ownership and direction to this day. Troy Bancroft’s three sons, Nick (Chief Executive Officer), Albert (Workplace Development Lead), and Gerrit (Operations Director) are now guiding AgroLiquid with innovative business practices and product lines that will lead the company into the future.
This edition of the Leadership Lowdown reveals Troy Bancroft's skilled leadership and genuine character as he shares the benefits and notable challenges with leading a family operation that has grown into a national powerhouse in the plant food industry. Tune in and take pride in this Michigan family business and the great man leading the team!
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The Magic Hour with Michael McCallum Episode 28 | Julian Van Dyke Accomplished Creative Part 6

The latest from Host Michael McCallum as he welcomes another guest to the show -- at another remote location (Blue Owl Coffee) during COVID-19.
Michael welcomes a friend to discuss his background, where he's collaborated and what projects he's doing or looking forward to do.
For this episode, the guest is Julian Van Dyke, an accomplished Artist, Author, Actor, and Director. Van Dyke moved to Lansing in 1979. His mother and father had passed away, and his grandmother and aunt, too. His older brother was in the U.S. Air Force, and his sister and younger brother had moved to Tennessee. Although he had inherited the family home on Lake Michigan, he felt he needed to go inland to pursue his dreams.
In this segment you will hear about:
6) Wrap up with Host Michael McCallum as he asks guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke about his kid's book 'Does This Make You a Bully?' and his advice for listeners.
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The Magic Hour with Michael McCallum Episode 28 | Julian Van Dyke Accomplished Creative Part 5

The latest from Host Michael McCallum as he welcomes another guest to the show -- at another remote location (Blue Owl Coffee) during COVID-19.
Michael welcomes a friend to discuss his background, where he's collaborated and what projects he's doing or looking forward to do.
For this episode, the guest is Julian Van Dyke, an accomplished Artist, Author, Actor, and Director. Van Dyke moved to Lansing in 1979. His mother and father had passed away, and his grandmother and aunt, too. His older brother was in the U.S. Air Force, and his sister and younger brother had moved to Tennessee. Although he had inherited the family home on Lake Michigan, he felt he needed to go inland to pursue his dreams.
In these segments you will hear about:
1) Host Michael McCallum continues the show from remote locations. This episode was recorded at Blue Owl Coffee in Lansing's Old Town. He introduces guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke. They talk about how they met and doing work at Riverwalk Theatre.
2) Host Michael McCallum continues the conversation with guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke as he talks about how he started and the importance of supporting fellow artists.
3) Host Michael McCallum and his guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke talk about his published kid's books and his recent Riverwalk Theatre project.
4) Host Michael McCallum continues the conversation with guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke. He explains the correlation between his recent Riverwalk Theatre project and the racial injustice in the US.
5) Host Michael McCallum keeps the conversation going with guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke. The discussion on politics is continued as well as the importance of staying creative.
6) Wrap up with Host Michael McCallum as he asks guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke about his kid's book 'Does This Make You a Bully?' and his advice for listeners.

The Magic Hour with Michael McCallum Episode 28 | Julian Van Dyke Accomplished Creative Part 4

The latest from Host Michael McCallum as he welcomes another guest to the show -- at another remote location (Blue Owl Coffee) during COVID-19.
Michael welcomes a friend to discuss his background, where he's collaborated and what projects he's doing or looking forward to do.
For this episode, the guest is Julian Van Dyke, an accomplished Artist, Author, Actor, and Director. Van Dyke moved to Lansing in 1979. His mother and father had passed away, and his grandmother and aunt, too. His older brother was in the U.S. Air Force, and his sister and younger brother had moved to Tennessee. Although he had inherited the family home on Lake Michigan, he felt he needed to go inland to pursue his dreams.
In these segments you will hear about:
1) Host Michael McCallum continues the show from remote locations. This episode was recorded at Blue Owl Coffee in Lansing's Old Town. He introduces guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke. They talk about how they met and doing work at Riverwalk Theatre.
2) Host Michael McCallum continues the conversation with guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke as he talks about how he started and the importance of supporting fellow artists.
3) Host Michael McCallum and his guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke talk about his published kid's books and his recent Riverwalk Theatre project.
4) Host Michael McCallum continues the conversation with guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke. He explains the correlation between his recent Riverwalk Theatre project and the racial injustice in the US.
5) Host Michael McCallum keeps the conversation going with guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke. The discussion on politics is continued as well as the importance of staying creative.
6) Wrap up with Host Michael McCallum as he asks guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke about his kid's book 'Does This Make You a Bully?' and his advice for listeners.

The Magic Hour with Michael McCallum Episode 28 | Julian Van Dyke Accomplished Creative Part 3

The latest from Host Michael McCallum as he welcomes another guest to the show -- at another remote location (Blue Owl Coffee) during COVID-19.
Michael welcomes a friend to discuss his background, where he's collaborated and what projects he's doing or looking forward to do.
For this episode, the guest is Julian Van Dyke, an accomplished Artist, Author, Actor, and Director. Van Dyke moved to Lansing in 1979. His mother and father had passed away, and his grandmother and aunt, too. His older brother was in the U.S. Air Force, and his sister and younger brother had moved to Tennessee. Although he had inherited the family home on Lake Michigan, he felt he needed to go inland to pursue his dreams.
In these segments you will hear about:
1) Host Michael McCallum continues the show from remote locations. This episode was recorded at Blue Owl Coffee in Lansing's Old Town. He introduces guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke. They talk about how they met and doing work at Riverwalk Theatre.
2) Host Michael McCallum continues the conversation with guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke as he talks about how he started and the importance of supporting fellow artists.
3) Host Michael McCallum and his guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke talk about his published kid's books and his recent Riverwalk Theatre project.
4) Host Michael McCallum continues the conversation with guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke. He explains the correlation between his recent Riverwalk Theatre project and the racial injustice in the US.
5) Host Michael McCallum keeps the conversation going with guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke. The discussion on politics is continued as well as the importance of staying creative.
6) Wrap up with Host Michael McCallum as he asks guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke about his kid's book 'Does This Make You a Bully?' and his advice for listeners.

The Magic Hour with Michael McCallum Episode 28 | Julian Van Dyke Accomplished Creative Part 2

The latest from Host Michael McCallum as he welcomes another guest to the show -- at another remote location (Blue Owl Coffee) during COVID-19.
Michael welcomes a friend to discuss his background, where he's collaborated and what projects he's doing or looking forward to do.
For this episode, the guest is Julian Van Dyke, an accomplished Artist, Author, Actor, and Director. Van Dyke moved to Lansing in 1979. His mother and father had passed away, and his grandmother and aunt, too. His older brother was in the U.S. Air Force, and his sister and younger brother had moved to Tennessee. Although he had inherited the family home on Lake Michigan, he felt he needed to go inland to pursue his dreams.
In these segments you will hear about:
1) Host Michael McCallum continues the show from remote locations. This episode was recorded at Blue Owl Coffee in Lansing's Old Town. He introduces guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke. They talk about how they met and doing work at Riverwalk Theatre.
2) Host Michael McCallum continues the conversation with guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke as he talks about how he started and the importance of supporting fellow artists.
3) Host Michael McCallum and his guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke talk about his published kid's books and his recent Riverwalk Theatre project.
4) Host Michael McCallum continues the conversation with guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke. He explains the correlation between his recent Riverwalk Theatre project and the racial injustice in the US.
5) Host Michael McCallum keeps the conversation going with guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke. The discussion on politics is continued as well as the importance of staying creative.
6) Wrap up with Host Michael McCallum as he asks guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke about his kid's book 'Does This Make You a Bully?' and his advice for listeners.

The Magic Hour with Michael McCallum Episode 28 | Julian Van Dyke Accomplished Creative Part 1

The latest from Host Michael McCallum as he welcomes another guest to the show -- at another remote location (Blue Owl Coffee) during COVID-19.
Michael welcomes a friend to discuss his background, where he's collaborated and what projects he's doing or looking forward to do.
For this episode, the guest is Julian Van Dyke, an accomplished Artist, Author, Actor, and Director. Van Dyke moved to Lansing in 1979. His mother and father had passed away, and his grandmother and aunt, too. His older brother was in the U.S. Air Force, and his sister and younger brother had moved to Tennessee. Although he had inherited the family home on Lake Michigan, he felt he needed to go inland to pursue his dreams.
In these segments you will hear about:
1) Host Michael McCallum continues the show from remote locations. This episode was recorded at Blue Owl Coffee in Lansing's Old Town. He introduces guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke. They talk about how they met and doing work at Riverwalk Theatre.
2) Host Michael McCallum continues the conversation with guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke as he talks about how he started and the importance of supporting fellow artists.
3) Host Michael McCallum and his guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke talk about his published kid's books and his recent Riverwalk Theatre project.
4) Host Michael McCallum continues the conversation with guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke. He explains the correlation between his recent Riverwalk Theatre project and the racial injustice in the US.
5) Host Michael McCallum keeps the conversation going with guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke. The discussion on politics is continued as well as the importance of staying creative.
6) Wrap up with Host Michael McCallum as he asks guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke about his kid's book 'Does This Make You a Bully?' and his advice for listeners.

Michigan Business Beat | February is Career and Technical Education Month

In this interview, Luann, Chief Executive Officer for the association discusses with Jeffrey Mosher, how the Michigan Works! Association and others mark February by focusing on Career and Technical Education.
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Michigan Business Beat | Girls On The Run Mid Michigan Volunteer Coaches And Program Sites Needed

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Stephanie McClintock, Executive Director, Girls on the Run Mid Michigan, Flushing, but we program at locations across the five counties of Genesee, Shiawassee, Ingham, Clinton, and Eaton.
Volunteer coaches and program sites needed for upcoming spring program.
What they do and why it's important (especially now)?
What it takes to be a Girls on the Run coach and why should folks sign up to support us in this way?
Where can Girls on the Run teams meet at what does hosting a team entail?
How have we adapted to keep our programming safe, inclusive, and accessible in the current environment how to learn more or sign up?
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Leadership Lowdown | A Grand Lady

Serving as the Sales Director for Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island would be a great privilege for anyone who loves this world-famous historic hotel. The world's longest front porch...The sparkling, stunning view of the Mackinac Straits and the wonderful guests who have graced the property is...well, GRAND! Annie Farrell has served with distinction and honor in that role for a number of years. The hotel leadership could never have found anyone else who personifies the elegance and grace she brought to the position.
Annie is retiring from her professional duties at the hotel and is now turning the page with many fond memories. Annie shares delightful stories on networking, mentoring, and leading by example. Join the fun as we talk a little history, a little leadership, and hear some great perspectives from this Grand Lady!
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