Tasha Schwikert Moser– How Excellence Blossoms from Little Margin for Error (# 12)

Tasha Schwikert Moser had to perform under the brightest lights and intense pressure when mere seconds could define her performance and career. Listen now as this Olympic medal winner for Team USA turned attorney shares stories, inspirations and more from her journey of Excellence, which featured challenges as they all do. –By Brian Hurlburt, Founder […]

Special Podcast – The Most Intriguing Moments from Season 1 (#11)

The Magnifying Excellence journey is through Season 1, and we thought a “most intriguing” episode was warranted. Listen now to what we believe to be the most intriguing moments from Greg Maddux, Napoleon McCallum, Susan Anton, Bill Walton, Mike Maddux, Charley Hoffman, Frank Figliuzzi, Greg Anthony, Elizabeth Blau and George Kunz. –By Brian Hurlburt, Founder […]

Steph Curry’s Excellence Is On Full Display in 2021

Here’s video proof of how Steph Curry is putting on a shooting display unlike anything the NBA has ever seen. –By Brian Hurlburt, Founder and Host, Magnifying Excellence Podcast. Curry recently passed Wilt Chamberlain on the Golden State Warriors all-time scoring list and did so with a 53-point performance against the Denver Nuggets. A couple […]

HotCars.com – Jaguar Legacy of Excellence

According to HotCars.com, Jaguar exudes Excellence and “has forever been synonymous with glamour, luxury, high performance…and a little devilry.” –By Brian Hurlburt, Founder and Host, Magnifying Excellence Podcast. Writer Richard Torne penned that Jaguar is the “car of choice for film stars, racing drivers, and even bank robbers” and that “few marques can boast Jaguar’s […]

Department of Homeland Security Centers of Excellence Summit to Offer Unique Opportunities

The Department of Homeland Security Centers of Excellence virtual summit May 17-21 offers a unique opportunity to connect and network with COE researchers, DHS components, federal, state, and local stakeholders, as well as industry partners to present current and emerging solutions to threats and challenges faced by DHS. –By Brian Hurlburt, Founder and Host, Magnifying […]

William & Mary, NATO Defence Center of Excellence to Host Public Conference

The virtual NATO Cyber Defence: A Decade of Opportunities and Challenges is open to the public, and hosted in conjunction with William & Mary, NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Center of Excellence (CCDCOE) and King’s College London, on April 16. –By Brian Hurlburt, Founder and Host, Magnifying Excellence Podcast. This is the official sideline event of […]

Goals of Excellence Realized in Multiple Ways with Matsuyama Masters Win

Hideki Matsuyama won the 2021 Masters–the first Japanese player to do so–and it came about a decade following his 2011 low amateur showing, when he earned his spot by winning the Asia-Pacific Amateur in 2010 and 2011. –By Brian Hurlburt, Founder and Host, Magnifying Excellence Podcast. While Matsuyama’s victory on the course was impressive, the […]

LMI, Space Force Association Establish Center of Excellence

It’s a new age in many ways and the new Space Center of Excellence, a collaboration between industry, academia and the federal government, has been established. –By Brian Hurlburt, Founder and Host, Magnifying Excellence Podcast. The new center will support of U.S. Space Force missions and and provide research, analysis and expertise to U.S. space […]

A Power Jolt – 129 Utilities Earn Safety Award of Excellence

This is one of our most ‘powerful’ blog posts to date, by recognizing 129 utilities that have earned the Safety Award of Excellence from the American Public Power Association. –By Brian Hurlburt, Founder and Host, Magnifying Excellence Podcast. “Utilities that receive an APPA Safety Award have demonstrated that they have made the health and safety […]

Do You Know the Difference Between Customer Service and Customer Excellence?

We seek the experts at Magnifying Excellence, and here’s an intriguing discussion about achieving customer Excellence, as opposed to just quality service or experience. Here’s more from industry and Abbyy exec Anthony Macciola. –By Brian Hurlburt, Founder and Host, Magnifying Excellence Podcast.  “Moving beyond customer experience, if customers find it easy to do business with […]