Frame of Reference - Profiles in Leadership
"Frame of Reference - Profiles in Leadership" and "Frame of Reference - Coming together" are conversational style shows with local, national, and global experts about issues that affect all of us in some way. I’m, at heart, a “theatre person”. I was drawn to theatre in Junior High School and studied it long enough to get a Master of Fine Arts in Stage Direction. It’s the one thing that I’m REALLY passionate about it because as Shakespeare noted, “all the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players”. Think about the universality of that line for just a moment. Think about the types of “theatre” that play out around us every day in today’s world. The dramatic, the comedic, the absurd, the existential, the gorilla theatre (it’s a thing, look it up) that is pumped into our Smart Phones, TV’s, Radios, and PC’s every minute of every day.
Think about the tremendous forces that “play” upon us - trying to first discover, then channel, feed, nurture, and finally harvest our will power and biases in order to move forward the agendas of leaders we will likely never meet. Think of all these forces (behind the scenes of course) and how they use the basic tools of theatre to work their “magic” on the course of humanity. Emotionally charged content matched to carefully measured and controlled presentations.
With that in mind (and to hopefully counter the more insidious agendas), I bring you the Frame of Reference "Family" of podcasts, where the voices of our local and global leadership can share their passion for why and how they are leaders in their community and in many cases, the world. Real players with real roles in a world of real problems. No special effects, no hidden agenda, just the facts and anecdotes that make a leader.
And at the risk of sounding trite, I sincerely thank my wife Ann and my two children Elisabeth and Josiah for continually teaching me what leadership SHOULD look like.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 47 minutes
- Episodes
- 170
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
The Heralding of History (Again): Paul Wolter
Just so you know . . . When Paul and I recorded this interview in Mid-November we had too much fun and ended up with 3 parts, but I realized later that the 3rd part had some more time s…
Help for Healthcare Part 2: Todd Wuerger
What's bright, energetic, passionate about healthcare and LOVES the water? Answer: Todd Wuerger. In part 2 of our interview, Todd and I dive into a discussion (did you catch that deep…
Help for Healthcare: Todd Wuerger
We're used to seeing Hospitals as someplace we go to get care and help staying well. However, not many of us think too much about the help that Hospitals and their staff need in order t…
The Antonym for Addiction PT2: Dr. John McAuliffe
I welcome back Dr. McAuliffe to talk about his work within Sauk County and beyond to help people that have been caught in the dark web of opiate addiction. As a physician he is acutely…
The Antonym for Addiction: Dr. John McAuliffe
I welcome back Dr. McAuliffe to talk about his work within Sauk County and beyond to help people that have been caught in the dark web of opiate addiction. As a physician he is acutely…
The Boo in Baraboo - Part 2: Shelley Mordini & Gwen Herrewig
Here's Part 2 of our Season 3 premiere, a special Halloween interview with some local experts in the Paranormal activities that happen right here in Sauk County. Prepare to have your s…
The "Boo" in Baraboo: Shelley Mordini & Gwen Herewig
Season 3 begins with a special Halloween interview with some local experts in the Paranormal activities that happen right here in Sauk County. Prepare to have your spine tingled and yo…
Season 3 Promo
It's coming - ready or not! Join us on Thursday, October 28th for the season 3 premiere of Frame of Reference. We're starting out with a very special Halloween Edition as we explore t…
Century of Change Part 4: 1993 - 2017
This is the final episode of a four part series that commemorates the 100th Anniversary of a company very dear to my heart, McFarlane Mfg Co. I have been a member of the team there sin…
Century of Change Part 3: 1968 - 1992
This is the third of a four part series that commemorates the 100th Anniversary of a company very dear to my heart, McFarlane Mfg Co. I have been a member of the team there since 2002 …
Century of Change Part 2: 1943 - 1967
This is the second of a four part series that commemorates the 100th Anniversary of a company very dear to my heart, McFarlane Mfg Co. I have been a member of the team there since 2002…
Century of Change Part 1: 1917 - 1942
This is the first of a four part series that commemorates the 100th Anniversary of a company very dear to my heart, McFarlane Mfg Co. I have been a member of the team there since 2002 …
Prepping for Peppering: Chris Barnardo
This week's podcast is special for two reasons. First because it is bonus content from the interview I did with Chris Barnardo back in Mid June. Chris and I did a test earlier that d…
The Power of Police Work: Travis Hilliard
The third episode in our series on Police work in the 21st century. Not the procedures but the people behind the badge. I continue my discussion with Travis Hilliard, 30 year veteran …
The Paradox of Police Work: Travis Hilliard
This is Part 2 of a three part interview with Safety and Security Consultant and former 30 year veteran of Law Enforcement agencies throughout the state, Travis Hilliard. If you were c…
The Perplexity of Police Work: Travis Hilliard
There are people in this world, that simply because of their presence, they make you FEEL safe. Not becasue they carry a gun, but because they exude a sort of connection and cohesion w…
The Antidote for Abuse: Cathy Lins
In part 3 of our series, we talk about some positive steps that individuals can take to start the process of recovering from Abuse.
Cathy worked as a consultant for many years by assisti…
The Articulation of Abuse: Cathy Lins
Cathy Lins is one of those people you meet and you instantly know there is a reason you were supposed to meet. Her positive personality inspires you, and her reflective and thoughtful i…
The Anguish of Abuse: Cathy Lins
Cathy Lins is one of those people you meet and you instantly know there is a reason you were supposed to meet. Her positive personality inspires you, and her reflective and thoughtful i…
The Fashioning of Fantasy: Chris Barnardo - Part 2
Part 2 of an Interview with CEO and Co-Founder of The Wand Company takes you to where no one has gone before in a podcast. Chris Barnardo is witty, fun to chat with and offers up fanta…