The Kubik Report

Greg Thomas - The Forbes 100 Top-Rated Servant-Leadership Companies

Part 3 of the Servant-Leadership group of podcasts.  
Last time we discussed what Servant looks like in an organization. Then we compared and contrasted some of the differences in a servant-leadership culture verses an autocratic culture. Today we will answer a few questions prompted by our previous podcasts and then discuss some well-known organizations that practice servant-leadership. 

Dr. Lilya Wagner - The Power of One - To Linger is to Die - Escape from Soviet Estonia

Dr. Lilya Wagner and her husband John have been supporters and mentors of LifeNets since 1999.  Lilya Wagner was Associate Director Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy in Indianapolis, IN.  She has also worked for a global development organization in Washington D.C. where she and her husband live.  Her husband John has been President of Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska.  
Lilya was born in Estonia. She has written a several books focusing on Philanthropy.  Her first book To Linger is to Die is about her parents escape from Soviet-occupied Estonia near the end of World War II.   We talk about this story in our podcast.  
This book is out of print, but she will happily email you a PDF of it.  Please request it at lilyawagner@outlook.com
You can see slides of Estonia that go along with this book including map of the escape route at https://youtu.be/g9xg8pG2Zy0
Here is a map their escape route from Estonia to Germany. of 

Dr. Roy Fouch - Delusions, Part 2 -- The Iron Dome of Truth

In part one Dr. Roy Fouch and I talk about delusions in the context of mental health.  Here we discuss delusions from a spiritual perspective.  The Bible predicts that deception would deceive the whole world.  The Bible also instructs us on how to know the truth and be protected from lies.
Be sure to listen to Part One of this two part program.

With Andy Lee: What and How Are You Consuming Information?

Andy Lee and Victor Kubik talk about how we consume information.   At one time it was a newspaper and TV.   Now, there are many more sources.  What's the best way to stay informed and not waste time.  We candidly discuss a continually changing phenomenon that involves you, your phone, Internet, TV and maybe things still printed on paper such as books and newspapers. 

With Dr. Roy Fouch - Delusions and Conspiracies. Part 1

The pandemic, which affected the whole world, became a time of fear, mistrust, misinformation and spawned numerous conspiracy theories. These theories are in areas such as environmental, geo-political, racial, and ethnic, just to mention a few. Today, individuals have banned together to form groups that promote these beliefs and have acted out these beliefs.
Hate groups like white supremacy groups and anti-government groups are increasing in numbers. What is behind all these activities?
Hear Dr. Roy Fouch, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor for over 45 years discuss delusions which is a false belief or judgement about an external reality, held despite incontrovertible evidence to the contrary.

Chat GPT Deininger and Reed Are Using it NOW!

Dan Deininger and Dustin Reed of Helena, Montana talk about how they are using Chat GPT right now.   This is an exploding phenomenon that is changing how we communicate and think.  Hear our discussion of early adopters. 

Story in the Rubble - One Year of War in Ukraine by Victor Kubik

The Ukrainian city of Dnipro lying on the river with the same name was struck by a Russian missile on January 14, 2023.  Many died, including children as the missile struck a high-rise apartment building home to 1700 residents.  
What is happening to Ukrainian civilians is similar to wartime atrocities by the Nazi's in World War II 
My podcast is based on a string of social media posts by Vlad Yurishko reporting the trauma of that day.  

Micah Gunn Interviews Todd Nettleton of Voice of the Martyrs

Today I’m featuring a podcast by fellow podcaster Micah Gunn.  He interviews Todd Nettleton, Chief of Media relations for Voice of the Martyrs who speaks about persecuted Christians….and I mean REALLY PERSECUTED Christians.  
I have been receiving the Voice of the Martyrs magazine for years and have attended one of their general conferences in Indianapolis, Indiana.  I admire them for their courage….sometimes costing them their life. 
It reminds me of what some Christians have had to go through in biblical times to prove their faith. 
All across the world, and increasingly in western nations, Christianity is facing heavy persecution. Voice of the Martyrs is an organization dedicated to assisting the persecuted in furthering the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Kingdom of God in hostile nations.
In this interview Micah Gunn talks with Todd Nettleton about some of these persecuted people he's come in contact with, the concept of persecution in general, and what our takeaway should be as Christians who aren't currently facing heavy persecution.
While Christians persecuted in faraway nations might seem distant and disunified from us in western civilization, it doesn't have to be that way. We all might have different beliefs on doctrine, but they can still provide excellent examples of standing up for your faith when it's difficult. This is a lesson that all who claim to follow Christ will need to learn as the world at large turns more and more hostile towards any sort of Christianity.
Voice of the Martyrs Website: www.persecution.com
I encourage you to listen to more podcasts from Micah Gunn at his Truth Be Told podcast https://truthbetoldpodcast.podbean.com/
Truth Be Told Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com

Micah Gunn #44 Apologetics 101, Good, Evil, Choices.

Micah Gunn and I talk about the basics of Apologetics.  Where is it mentioned in the Bible?   How it can help you understand the Bible as well as theories.   
Micah has his own Podcast at TRUTH BE TOLD.  https://truthbetoldpodcast.podbean.com/
You can reach Micah at 
truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com

Greg Thomas: Servant vs. Autocratic Leadership. - part 2

Greg Thomas and I discuss the contrast between servant and autocratic styles of leadership.  This is part two of a a three episodes on Servant Leadership.  This is our seventh podcast overall.   
Through YouTube our first six podcasts have attracted over 25,000 listeners.  The highest individual one so far has been the preceding podcast on servant leadership which has resulted in 5668 viewers and has given the Leaership Excellence channel 54 new subscribers. 
Visit Greg Thomas's website at
https://leadingtoday.org
Be sure to subscribe to his YouTube channel by typing "leadershipexcellence" in the search box.
 
 

Oleh Kubik: Two Brothers Talk About Ukraine, Parents and Growing Up

My brother Oleh and I talk about our Ukrainian roots, our parents coming to American.  Oleh presents interesting first-hand stories about our current work in Ukraine and gives historical and current insights into what is going on the tragedy in Ukraine.  We enjoyed making this podcast and hope that you will enjoy listening to it! 
We talk about us growing up in a Ukrainian home where we learned to speak Ukrainian and be tied closely to the culture of our parents at the same time as growing up as Americans.  Oleh gives some very personal insights into what is going on in the lives of so many right now in Ukraine.

Dr. Richard Berendt: The Honest Truth from a Physician, Scientist and Elder

Today my guest is Dr. Richard Berendt from Edmonton, Alberta.  He is consulting pathologist, at Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton AB.  He is also an elder in the United Church of God.
He and his colleagues were awarded the 2022 HQCA (Health Quality Council of Alberta) Patient Experience Award. 
We have been talking about the topic of TRUTH for some time.  Seeking, identifying, and sharing what is true – in any discipline or walk of life. 
He gave an address to a congregation in Edmonton.  When I listened to it I told said to myself:  Dr. Berendt summarized extremely effectively. Most likely better than we could do in an interview.  So, I am sharing a major part of his message with you.  
I’m sure you’ll find this presentation thought provoking, insightful and relevant in the times we live.

With Gerhard Marx: A Lifetime of Memories - Bricket Wood England -- Episode #40

Episode #40. 
Gerhard Marx,  longtime elder, writer, teacher and friend and I talk about our lives going back more than 55 years when I attended Ambassador College in Bricket Wood, Hertfordshire, 30 miles north of London.  Gerhard Marx comments about his experiences, his 55 year marriage to Diana who died three years ago and his thoughts about his life and career.
    

Greg Thomas: Let Us Go On to Servant Leadership

Today leadership consultant Greg Thomas speaks about Servant Leadership.  This is a style of Leadership that appeared in the 1970's and has been practiced over a wide spectrum of enterprises. 
We had finished covering the 12 Principles of Personal Leadership in the previous five podcasts.  Now we move on to a new level.
Making Life's Puzzle Pieces Fit is available on Amazon on Amazon.  We will be continuing through all the Pieces in this series of podcasts. 
We invite comments and suggestions at vkubik@gmail.com.   
Visit Greg Thomas's websites at 
https://leadingtoday.org 
Be sure to subscribe to his YouTube channel by typing "leadershipexcellence" in the search box.  

With Andy Lee: What is Truth? What is YOUR Truth?

Andy Lee and I talk about the subject of discerning TRUTH in our time.  What determines what you consider to be Truth?  Is it just facts?  What are other factors that come into play?  We should not bear false witness, but we should also not fall for false witness. 
Listen here to gain more insight in how to sort through the volume of confusing and contradictory data we are confronted with daily.  How do we determine what is true?
Andy Lee who is a Partner and Quality Leader for Tax Practices in the U.S. with Ernst & Young, one of the Big Four Accounting Firms.  He is also elder in the United Church of God.

Andy Lee on Secure Sensible Strategies for Your Money in 2023

In this episode Andy Lee who is Partner with Ernst and Young and I talk about money.  What's the best strategy for you in the coming year?  He answers some questions of concern from a professional viewpoint of one of the Big Four accounting firms in the world.   We touch on the uncertain times we live in, national debt, turbulence and even crypto currencies.  

Colin Kubik - ”I Was Living in Ukraine When the Russians Invaded”

Colin Kubik, my nephew, lived, studied, worked and volunteered in Ukraine during a ten-year span from 2012 to the time of the Russian invasion on February 24, 2022.  He worked with a street children's program in western Ukraine.  He also volunteered for a year at the "Revival" Centre in Chernihiv 35 miles east of Chernobyl,  In addition,  he also spent a year with the Peace Corps in southwestern Ukraine.  Finally,  he has studied at a Lviv University right up to the time of the Russian invasion.  He is continuing his studies online from where he is now living in Spokane, Washington. He has learned to speak Ukrainian and Russian.  He has been interviewed on Ukrainian television as well as the press.  
Colin talks about the living with the Ukrainian people and his life with them in their time of trial.

Brenda Wendling Campbell: Life Happens; So Does Death

Brenda Campbell has gone through major tragedies in less than a year.  We talk about coping with what life might present to us.  She poignantly tells her story and how she dealt with it.  Good advice for us about not only coping, but how to help someone who has gone through great loss.  
Surprising and happy ending.  Be sure to listen!

Life’s Puzzle Pieces Come Together in This Episode With Greg Thomas

Greg Thomas, leadership consultant, author, keynote speaker and coach presents the final piece in his book Making Life's Puzzle Pieces Fit, Using the Twelve Principle of Personal Leadership.  The piece is Embracing Spirituality. This piece completes the Puzzle and now we see the whole picture of what leadership is. 
Be sure to review the previous four podcasts. 
Making Life's Puzzle Pieces Fit is available on Amazon on Amazon.  We will be continuing through all the Pieces in this series of podcasts. 
We invite comments and suggestions at vkubik@gmail.com.   
Visit Greg Thomas's websites at 
https://leadingtoday.org 
Be sure to subscribe to his YouTube channel by typing "leadershipexcellence" in the search box.  
 
 
 

Don Turgeon -- My Amazing LifeNets Journey

Don Turgeon talks to Vic and Bev Kubik and gives his impressions of 18 years of service on the LifeNets Board of Directors.  He talks about his favorite program and discusses the things that he has learned and appreciated.  
Don is a CPA and has been critical to our adhering to non-profit standards.