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Blanchard Celebrates 45 Years of Empowering Leadership and Organizational Success

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SAN DIEGO, Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Blanchard®, a global pioneer in leadership development, consulting, and coaching, proudly announces the celebration of its 45-year anniversary. Ken and Margie Blanchard founded the company in 1979 with three simple goals: to make a positive difference in people’s lives, drive human worth and effectiveness in the workplace, and help each client organization become the provider, employer, and investment of choice.

Since its founding, Blanchard has been at the forefront of transforming leaders and organizations through innovative programs, contextualized learning journeys, and coaching designed to foster personal and professional growth.

Over the past 45 years, Blanchard has equipped thousands of organizations across industries with the tools to lead effectively and create lasting impact. With a strong commitment to helping individuals and teams unlock their full potential, the company’s programs have been trusted by Fortune 500 companies, government institutions, and nonprofit organizations worldwide.

“Reaching 45 years is a significant milestone for Blanchard,” says Scott Blanchard, CEO of Blanchard. “It’s a testament to the dedication of our team, the strength of our partnerships, and our unwavering focus on empowering leaders. We’re incredibly proud of the positive change we’ve helped bring to organizations over the years and look forward to continuing our mission for many more.”

Debbie Ung, President, says, “I’m proud of how our company has continually transformed to meet the needs of learners and we remain committed to providing dynamic new learning options to support our vision of leaders powered for good.”

Margie and Ken Blanchard say, “Growing this company has been a constant challenge to remind us to walk our talk. And to think that 45 years have passed. Unbelievable!”

Blanchard’s signature programs, including SLII®, have empowered leaders to adapt their styles to meet the needs of their teams, driving engagement and results. As leadership development evolves to meet the demands of a fast-changing global landscape, Blanchard remains committed to developing new methodologies and tools to serve the next generation of leaders.

For more information about how Blanchard can help your organization thrive, please visit www.blanchard.com.

About Blanchard
Blanchard is a global leader in leadership development, consulting, and coaching. For more than 40 years, Blanchard has partnered with organizations to maximize individual achievement and organizational performance, bringing measurable progress and true transformation. Blanchard’s SLII® is the global leadership model of choice, powering inspired leaders for more than 10,000 organizations worldwide. Blanchard also offers a suite of award-winning solutions through flexible delivery modalities to meet the specific needs of clients and learners. Discover more at www.blanchard.com.

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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Astronauts to Discuss Science Mission

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — After spending 235 days in space, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts will discuss their science mission aboard the International Space Station during a post-flight news conference at 3:15 p.m. EST Friday, Nov. 8, from the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.

NASA astronauts Michael Barratt, Matthew Dominick, and Jeanette Epps will answer questions about their mission. The three crew members, along with Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin, returned to Earth on Oct. 25. Grebenkin will not participate because of his travel schedule.

NASA will provide live coverage on NASA+ and the agency’s website. Learn how to watch NASA content through a variety of additional platforms, including social media.

Media are invited to attend in-person or virtually. For in-person attendance, media must contact the NASA Johnson newsroom no later than 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 at: jsccommu@mail.nasa.gov or 281-483-5111. Media participating by phone must dial into the news conference no later than 10 minutes prior to the start of the event to ask questions. Questions also may be submitted on social media using #AskNASA. A copy of NASA’s media accreditation policy is available on the agency’s website.

The crew spent more than seven months in space, including 232 days aboard the orbiting laboratory, traveling nearly 100 million miles, and completing 3,760 orbits around Earth. While living and working aboard station, the crew completed hundreds of science experiments and technology demonstrations.

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Learn more about NASA’s Commercial Crew Program at:

https://www.nasa.gov/commercialcrew

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Mission to International Space Station Launches Research on Brain Organoids, Heart Muscle Atrophy, and Cold Welding

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The SpaceX CRS-31 mission to the ISS for NASA includes studies on in-space manufacturing, cardiac health, and a method to repair spacecraft damaged by debris

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — More than 25 payloads sponsored by the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory, including technology demonstrations, in-space manufacturing, student experiments, and multiple projects funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), are bound for the orbiting outpost. These investigations, launching on SpaceX’s 31st Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) mission for NASA, aim to improve life on Earth through space-based research and foster a sustainable economy in low Earth orbit (LEO). 

The mission is scheduled to launch no earlier than Monday, November 4 at 9:29 p.m. EST from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Below highlights some of the ISS National Lab-sponsored projects on this mission. 

Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) will build on its legacy of protein crystallization on the space station with a project, in collaboration with ISS National Lab Commercial Service Provider Redwire Space, seeking to crystallize model small molecule compounds to support the manufacturing of more effective therapeutics. Crystals grown in microgravity are often larger and more well-ordered than those grown on the ground and could have improved morphology (geometric shape).NSF is funding four investigations launching on this mission, including a collaborative project from Oregon State University and Texas Tech University focused on cardiac health. This experiment will use 3D-bioprinted cardiac organoids to study microgravity-induced heart muscle atrophy. Results could lead to an increased understanding of heart muscle atrophy, which occurs in several conditions, such as cancer, muscle disease, muscular dystrophy, diabetes, sepsis, and heart failure.Multiple projects sponsored by the ISS National Lab and funded by NASA focus on in-space manufacturing. One investigation by Sachi Bioworks, working with ISS National Lab Commercial Service Provider Space Tango, could help advance the development of new therapeutics for neurodegenerative conditions. The project will use brain organoids in microgravity to test the effects of a novel drug on Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and dementia.The Malta College of Arts, Science, and Technology is launching a project, with support from ISS National Lab Commercial Service Provider Voyager Space, to test a heatless method of welding. Cold welding is a process that bonds similar metallic materials using force or pressure instead of heat. This method could one day be used to safely repair space platforms and ensure their long-term viability, which would help to address the growing concern of space debris. In this project, the research team will test remote-operated, cold welding to apply metal patches to simulated spacecraft hull samples.The Student Spaceflight Experiment Program (SSEP) will send 39 student-led experiments on its 18th mission to the space station. SSEP aims to prepare the next generation of scientists and engineers by actively involving school communities in the development of scientific investigations to be conducted in microgravity. More than 35 communities took part in this SSEP mission, engaging hundreds of students in grades 5-12, junior college, and undergraduate studies.

For additional information on ISS National Lab-sponsored investigations launching on NASA’s SpaceX CRS-31, visit our launch page. To learn more about the research and technology development sponsored by the ISS National Lab, including how to propose concepts for future space-based research, visit our website.

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About the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory:
The International Space Station (ISS) is a one-of-a-kind laboratory that enables research and technology development not possible on Earth. As a public service enterprise, the ISS National Laboratory® allows researchers to leverage this multiuser facility to improve quality of life on Earth, mature space-based business models, advance science literacy in the future workforce, and expand a sustainable and scalable market in low Earth orbit. Through this orbiting national laboratory, research resources on the ISS are available to support non-NASA science, technology, and education initiatives from U.S. government agencies, academic institutions, and the private sector. The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space™ (CASIS™) manages the ISS National Lab, under Cooperative Agreement with NASA, facilitating access to its permanent microgravity research environment, a powerful vantage point in low Earth orbit, and the extreme and varied conditions of space. To learn more about the ISS National Lab, visit our website.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, CASIS accepts corporate and individual donations to help advance science in space for the benefit of humanity. For more information, visit our donations page.

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Sonic Tools USA Introduces Pathway Program to Improve Automotive Technician Recruiting and Retention

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Program features tools and toolset upgrades for automotive repair and service organizations to provide to workers for career growth and development

AUBURN, Ala., Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Sonic Tools USA today introduced its Sonic Pathway Program, an affordable method for automotive dealerships and repair and service centers to supply tools directly to its technicians with specialty pricing. From the moment a candidate is hired through to becoming a master technician, the tool costs are covered by the employer, and toolsets are upgraded as the technician rises in rank.

With the Sonic Pathway Program, the employer covers the tool costs for automotive technicians

The Pathway Program starts with a 255-piece basic toolset and S12 XD Toolbox, available for $4,500. As the technician’s skill level grows, the employer can upgrade the set to the more comprehensive intermediate 456-piece toolset, for $1,750, then, the advanced 672-piece toolset for an additional $3,250, to better match the needs and skill level of the technician. The program ensures that technicians don’t initially overbuy tools at the start of their respective careers they won’t need yet, while also empowering them to affordably upgrade at the right time. It also removes one of the largest barriers to entry, the investment in a toolset, for new automotive trade school technician graduates.

“The standard way the automotive service and repair industry recruits and retains qualified automotive technicians is no longer sufficient to keep pace with demand,” said Colby McConnell, president, Sonic Tools USA. “In response, Sonic Tools created the Sonic Pathway Program to reimagine how automotive repair shops and dealers recruit and retain technicians. It starts with managers providing tools to workers that are appropriate for their respective skill levels, versus workers accruing additional debt by purchasing a toolset on their own—a major hurdle to bringing in the talent this industry desperately needs.”

A Win-Win for Business Owners and Technicians 
Sonic Tools can be purchased online and shipped within days, versus waiting for a truck each week, or longer, to provide the tools they need. The direct purchasing model also overcomes lost and non-billable time stemming from tool truck browsing and shopping. Furthermore, when shops purchase tools directly for technicians versus a signing bonus, technicians can exhibit more loyalty while the business itself enjoys additional tax advantages through capital equipment purchases.

“Many shops and dealerships have responded to the technician shortage by providing signing bonuses upon hiring, but this method falls short in building loyalty and truly supporting the technician workforce through their respective careers,” said McConnell. “Instead of a signing bonus, employers can provide a long-term career development support system via Sonic’s Pathway Program, enabling them to reduce turnover and ultimately run faster and more efficient service bays.” 

Built to last a lifetime, Sonic Tools feature a lifetime, hassle-free warranty program. The online warranty process takes only two minutes to complete and new tools are shipped out typically within 48 hours.

For more information about the Sonic Pathway Program, visit https://sonictoolsusa.com/sonic-pathway-program/.

About Sonic Tools
Sonic Tools takes pride in being the industry experts in high-quality hand tools, toolboxes, and premium storage solutions. Sonic is a trusted partner for professionals who demand the best. The company offers a wide range of innovative and durable tools designed for demanding tasks, ensuring precision and efficiency in every project. Sonic Tools is committed to continuous improvement and exceeding customer expectations through superior quality and unbeatable customer experience.

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