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Washington Post
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Washington Post
Football season looms with no clear guidance in athlete battles to win more eligibility from NCAA
The stream of lawsuits across the country from college athletes trying to grab another season of eligibility appears ready to fizzle out for a bit. With fall football practice cranking up this week, players still hoping for a judge allowing them to take the field may be left waiting for a ruling that likely won't help them compete again.
Forbes
8 hours ago
- Forbes
The Power Of Indirect Influence, Criteria, Frameworks, And Agendas
Jury instructions One of the most important parts of any trial is the judge's instructions to the jury. Through those, a judge will explain the relevant legal principles and definitions, clarify the jury's role and responsibilities, and provide a framework for evaluating the evidence, and guidance on the process the jury should follow in its deliberations. You can increase your indirect influence on groups with a similar why, what, how approach. Lay out the applicable principles and decision criteria to help people understand why the meeting, discussion, or initiative matters. Clarify participants' roles and responsibilities to give them a framework for what they are being asked to do or decide. And give them an agenda so they know how to approach their work. Principles and Decision Criteria As discussed before, cultural, strategic, operational, and tactical leadership should nest, starting with culture - who you are and what you stand for. Another way to think about this is that culture is the collective character of the individuals in an organization. Consciously or unconsciously, individuals make choices about what matters to them and how they choose to live in terms of behaviors, relationships, attitudes, values and environment. The same is true for organizations, reinforcing those choices with guiding principles to make tacit agreements explicit and easier to follow. As you're helping others make choices, start with those underlying guiding principles. Then draw lines from those guiding principles to decision criteria. Note this is not about telling people what you want them to decide but instead showing them how to think about decisions in terms of the underlying guiding principles in your culture. Back to the judge's instructions, the relevant legal principles and definitions flow from the laws of the land and ultimately the Constitution and its codification of who we choose to be as a collective American culture. For judges this is merely reporting. They don't get to decide on the legal principles. They merely choose which ones are relevant in any situation. Roles, Responsibilities, and Frameworks Roles, responsibilities, and frameworks bridge from guiding principles to action. Guiding principles apply equally to all. While culture is the collective character of the individuals in an organization, it comes to life in the choices everyone makes. Help people understand which choices they get to make and which choices they do not get to make. Help them understand their individual responsibilities and give them frameworks for how to think about those choices and actions. All meetings to review potential advertising at Procter & Gamble began with a relook at the copy strategy. This laid out the benefit, support, and character the potential advertising needed to convey. That was Procter & Gamble's core framework for evaluating advertising. Judge's instructions include telling the jury which decisions they get to make and which they do not and the legal frameworks for those decisions. Agendas Don't underestimate the power of an agenda. Yes. It's just a process. But it lays out what's going to be done or discussed in what order. In that it makes choices about the allocation of the most valuable resource of all – people's time. Lyndon Johnson figured this out when he became Senate Majority Leader. Previously, the job was mostly clerical, scheduling debates and keeping track of committee assignments. He volunteered for the job to be of service to his more senior party leaders. But he realized that job gave him the power to decide what bills would get discussed, debated, and voted on. Bills couldn't become law without a majority of senators voting yes. But they couldn't even come to a vote without Johnson's agreement. Judges' instructions include telling the jury which things to discuss in which order. Agendas can be little or big. Arguably all should be clear on the purpose (why), objectives (what), and agenda (how) for almost every meeting. And, people should be clear on the mission/intent (why), objectives (what), and strategies and plans (how) for initiatives, campaigns, and programs. Implications for you This is about leverage. What you can do yourself is bounded by time. But there are no bounds on how much you can influence others. Leverage principles and decision criteria, frameworks, and agendas to inspire, enable, and empower others to do their absolute best together to realize a meaningful and rewarding shared purpose. Click here for a categorized list of my Forbes articles (of which this is #955)
Washington Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Trump's tariffs are promoting free trade — in Canada
TORONTO — In 2024, the grand prize at the Canadian Whisky Awards went to Paradigm Spirits. Its entrant, made with Canadian corn, aged for 19 years in American oak barrels and blended with a splash of Spanish sherry, beat some 200 competitors to be crowned Whisky of the Year. A judge called it 'remarkable.'
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood says he's been forced to ‘mellow' harsh comments through fear of being ‘cancelled'
STRICTLY Come Dancing's sharp-tongued judge Craig Revel Horwood has admitted he's "mellowed" his straight-talking critique to avoid being "cancelled." It came just months after the show's longest-serving judge launched an astonishing attack on his fellow BBC judges, as reported exclusively by The Sun. 6 6 6 At the time Craig, 60, blasted Shirley Ballas, 64, Anton Du Beke, 58, and Motsi Mabuse, 43, and claimed he alone was behind the show's continuing success. Now he has admitted he tries to "tag a positive" onto every negative comment about a celebrity's dance skills. The pro said: "Back 21 years ago I could be more direct but now what I do is be honest and upfront with the contestants about their routine like I am with anything, I am honest, and with Strictly I am honest but then I will try tag a positive onto the end of it." He added to MailOnline: "I generally do one point now where it's a negative and a point that's positive just to help them build and grow and give them more confidence. "As long as I am honest and not being harsh for effect and telling the truth about the dance then no one can really go against that. "You will only be cancelled if you're being untoward in that way or doing it for effect or your own personal gain but that isn't my case and never will be." Last year, Craig - who often attracts pantomime 'boos' from Strcitly's live audience - admitted that he had toned down his judging style as it would not be allowed today. He said: 'I was really harsh 20 years ago. When I look back, I think, 'Ooh, that's cutting'. 'It would now be classed as bullying, and then I'd be cancelled.' Watch the moment Chris McCausland hits out at Craig Revel Horwood on Strictly telling him 'this is your opportunity to be nice' Former Strictly show pro Ola Jordan recently claimed Craig had "lost his sparkle" due to toning down his approach. He was even seen fighting back tears last series after an emotional routine from eventual-winner Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell. STRICTLY SCANDALS His attitude change came after former Strictly pro Giovanni Pernice was under investigation by the BBC over misconduct after last year. The same investigation also saw fellow after allegations of "physical incidents" towards show partner Zara McDermott. Giovanni quit the BBC show last year. In October, the BBC released their findings into his conduct, upholding six of the 17 allegations of bullying made by Sherlock actress Amanda Abbington from her time as his 2023 partner. Giovanni was cleared on the other 11, but the BBC still apologised to Amanda for her experience. CLAP BACK Craig, a Strictly veteran of 21 years, was pulling no punches on the first night of his UK tour, Revelations: Songs Boys Don't Sing. In a comment writing off original head judge Len Goodman and axed Arlene Phillips, acid-tongued Craig said: 'There is no other judge. I created it. They are either dead or have been sacked.' Playing up to his notoriety, he added: 'I get booed heavily but I enjoy playing the villain.' He joked that his comments about Len, who died in 2023 aged 78, and Arlene, 81, who was axed in 2009, and the later judges would help him sell tickets for the show. Craig laughed: 'We are going to be in the news. We need it as this is the beginning of the tour and we need to sell the tour.' Craig, paid around £200,000 a year for Strictly, went on to rap the Beeb for making him change the name of his third autobiography. 6 6 6
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Called to the Bar – judge takes historic role bringing city and courts together
A RESPECTED crown court judge has been celebrated for taking on a historic role – in a short ceremony held above a temporary bar. Judge Adam Feest KC was proclaimed as the honorary recorder of Salisbury on Saturday, July 19 in Guildhall square. The space is currently hosting Fayre on the Square, featuring street food, crazy croquet and a bar and stage. Judge Feest, who presides over cases at Winchester and Salisbury's crown courts, was appointed to the role by city councillors on May 12. The title dates back hundreds of years and represents the relationship between the judiciary and the city. The judge was joined on the stage on Saturday by the city's 764th mayor, John Wells, and mayoress Josephine Wells. Judge Feest said: 'It is a great privilege and honour to be appointed as the honorary recorder of this city. 'Being trusted with such a prestigious and historic role in a city which is rich in heritage – legal and otherwise with the Magna Carta – is a great pleasure. 'As part of my role, I'm committed to upholding the values which the courts and the city hold so dear and maintaining the integrity of the legal system.' He invited the public to attend court to see staff's work to 'uphold the rule of law, keep you safe and hold everybody accountable for their actions'. Members of the public are entitled to attend most criminal cases heard in Salisbury at the law courts on Wilton Road. Salisbury Law Courts on Wilton Road (Image: Spencer Mulholland) Read more Coroner calls for action after New Forest teenager died from carbon monoxide leak Councillors again oppose plans for 220 homes after developer submits proposal Cllr Wells said: 'On behalf of the city council and the people of Salisbury, I am delighted to formally proclaim His Honour Judge Adam Feest KC as the honorary recorder of Salisbury. 'The role of honorary recorder symbolises not only legal tradition but also the shared values of fairness, justice and public service we all uphold. 'Judge Feest brings a wealth of experience from a distinguished career in criminal law, having served both King's Counsel and now as the circuit judge for the western circuit. 'He has worked on some of the most serious and complex cases in the country and is widely respected for his integrity and professionalism. 'His dedication to justice has been recognised at the highest level, and we are privileged to welcome him into his honorary civic role. 'I hope this appointment will help bridge the gap between the judiciary and the people of Salisbury, making justice feel more accessible, more human and more connected to the lives we lead here in our great city.' Judge Timothy Mousley KC was Salisbury's previous honorary recorder. He was appointed in November 2023 but stepped down when he retired.
