#interim leadership roles

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Leathwaite: Global Leaders in Finance Recruitment

In the ever-evolving world of business, finance recruitment has become a critical service for companies looking to secure the right leadership talent. At Leathwaite, we are committed to delivering the best executives and specialists to meet the diverse needs of businesses across industries. As a global leader in executive search and leadership talent solutions, we specialize in connecting top-tier finance professionals with leading organizations worldwide.

Why Finance Recruitment Matters

The finance function within any organization is essential to its success. With growing complexities in global markets, regulatory environments, and technology, companies are looking for experienced financial leaders who can guide them through these challenges. Finance recruitment services like those offered by Leathwaite are designed to help organizations identify and secure these high-caliber leaders, ensuring a seamless and effective recruitment process.

Leathwaite’s Expertise in Finance Recruitment

Leathwaite brings decades of expertise to the table. We understand that finding the right finance professional requires more than just filling a vacancy; it’s about finding a visionary leader who can shape the strategic direction of a business. Our recruitment process is tailored to each client’s needs, ensuring that we not only match the skillset but also the culture and values of the organization.

Our finance recruitment specialists work closely with businesses to understand their requirements, which include everything from technical proficiency to leadership capabilities. Whether you’re looking for a CFO, financial controller, risk manager, or tax expert, we leverage our extensive network and cutting-edge technology to identify the ideal candidate who can drive business growth and ensure financial stability.

The Finance Talent We Help Secure

Our global finance recruitment services cover a wide range of roles, including:

Chief Financial Officers (CFOs): These are visionary leaders who shape an organization’s financial strategy, guide operations, and ensure that financial goals align with business objectives.

Financial Controllers: Experts in managing and overseeing financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.

Tax Advisors and Tax Directors: Professionals who help businesses navigate complex tax structures, ensuring compliance while optimizing tax efficiency.

Risk Managers: These professionals assess financial risks, develop strategies to mitigate them, and ensure that an organization is prepared for any financial uncertainty.

Investment Managers and Analysts: These individuals provide in-depth market analysis, investment strategies, and manage portfolios to maximize returns.

Financial Analysts and Associates: Key members who assess and interpret financial data, offering insights to help businesses make informed decisions.

By focusing on each of these areas, Leathwaite ensures that your organization is connected to the best financial talent, capable of leading and innovating within your sector.

Our Global Reach and Network

Leathwaite operates globally, offering finance recruitment services in major financial hubs across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East. Our extensive network means we can tap into a vast pool of executive-level talent that meets the unique needs of your business, no matter where you are located.

Our consultants are experts in local markets while maintaining a global perspective, which allows us to provide tailored solutions that work in both international and regional contexts. This global approach is crucial in today’s interconnected business environment, where the right financial leader can make a significant impact on an organization’s international growth and competitiveness.

How Leathwaite Stands Out

Leathwaite’s success is driven by our commitment to excellence, deep understanding of client needs, and our rigorous recruitment methodology. Here’s how we stand out:

Consultative Approach: We take time to understand your company’s unique requirements, culture, and strategic vision. This enables us to find candidates who are not only qualified but also a great fit for your organization.

Extensive Network: With over two decades of experience, we’ve built a vast network of finance professionals, including many top-tier executives, directors, and specialists. This enables us to access a pool of talent that isn’t available through traditional recruitment channels.

Proven Success: Our track record speaks for itself. We have successfully placed senior executives in leading firms across a range of industries, including banking, investment, insurance, retail, and technology.

Confidentiality and Discretion: We understand the sensitive nature of executive recruitment and handle all processes with the utmost discretion. Whether you’re looking for a replacement or seeking to bring in new leadership, you can trust us to manage the process with care and confidentiality.

The Recruitment Process

At Leathwaite, we follow a thorough, structured recruitment process to ensure we identify the best candidates for your organization. Here’s an overview of our approach:

Consultation and Understanding Your Needs: We begin by having in-depth discussions with you to understand your company’s goals, culture, and specific talent requirements.

Talent Search: Using our vast network and sophisticated recruitment tools, we begin the search for candidates who meet the criteria. This process includes targeted outreach, interviews, and vetting to ensure we identify only the most suitable candidates.

Candidate Assessment: We assess candidates based on their experience, qualifications, and leadership abilities. We also evaluate their cultural fit to ensure they align with your company’s values and goals.

Presentation and Interviewing: Once we’ve identified top candidates, we present them to you and arrange interviews. We facilitate the interview process, offering feedback and guidance along the way.

Offer and Negotiation: Once a candidate is selected, we assist with offer negotiations, ensuring both parties are aligned on expectations and terms.

Post-placement Support: Our commitment doesn’t end once the candidate is hired. We provide ongoing support to ensure a smooth transition and long-term success.

Why Choose Leathwaite for Your Finance Recruitment Needs?

Leathwaite offers a comprehensive and global finance recruitment service that goes beyond simply filling a role. We focus on long-term success, ensuring that your organization has the leadership and expertise it needs to thrive in today’s complex financial landscape.

By choosing Leathwaite, you gain access to:

A dedicated team of experts who understand your industry and specific needs.

A global network of top-tier finance professionals.

A proven track record of successfully placing high-caliber executives in leadership roles.

A personalized approach that ensures the right cultural and strategic fit.

Conclusion

In today’s competitive market, finding the right financial leadership is more critical than ever. Whether you’re looking to fill an executive position or build a strong financial team, Leathwaite’s finance recruitment services provide the expertise, insight, and global network needed to find the right talent. With our experience and commitment to excellence, we’re ready to help you secure the leadership talent that will drive your business to success.

If you’re ready to take the next step in securing exceptional finance leaders for your organization, contact Leathwaite today. We’re here to help you navigate the recruitment process and connect you with top-tier talent that aligns with your business goals.

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Expert Finance Recruitment: Find Top Financial Talent

In today’s fast-paced business world, interim leadership roles have become a crucial solution for organizations facing rapid changes, restructuring, or unexpected vacancies. This trend is particularly evident in finance recruitment, where businesses need experienced leaders who can hit the ground running. Interim leaders provide the necessary expertise and stability to ensure continuity while long-term leadership strategies are being implemented.

The Growing Demand for Interim Leadership in Finance

Interim leadership roles are no longer viewed as temporary stopgaps; they are essential for driving immediate value and addressing urgent challenges. Finance departments, in particular, often require specialized leadership for projects such as mergers and acquisitions, system implementations, or regulatory compliance. In these scenarios, hiring an interim finance leader can be the most strategic decision.

Companies seek interim leaders for various reasons:

Rapid response to change: Sudden leadership departures or business pivots require quick action, and interim leaders provide this agility.

Specialized expertise: Many interim finance leaders are brought in to handle specific financial tasks or challenges, like navigating

financial restructuring or managing high-profile audits. Cost-effectiveness: Hiring an interim leader can be a more flexible and financially viable option compared to a long-term executive hire.

The Role of Executive Search Firms in Finance Recruitment

Organizations looking to fill interim leadership roles often turn to executive search firms specializing in finance recruitment. These firms, like Leathwaite, offer access to a vast network of experienced professionals who are well-versed in the unique challenges of finance roles.

At Leathwaite, we specialize in matching organizations with top-tier interim leaders who have proven track records in financial leadership. Our deep industry knowledge ensures that we find the right candidates who can make immediate contributions to your business.

Key Qualities of Successful Interim Finance Leaders

Interim finance leaders must possess a unique set of skills to excel in their roles. Some key attributes include:

Adaptability: The ability to quickly understand an organization’s financial structure and challenges is critical.

Leadership under pressure: Interim leaders are expected to stabilize teams and manage finances during periods of uncertainty or transformation.

Strategic thinking: Beyond managing day-to-day tasks, they must contribute to the organization’s long-term financial goals and strategy.

Problem-solving capabilities: Interim finance executives are often brought in to tackle specific problems, making a solution-driven mindset essential.

Conclusion

Interim leadership roles in finance are a powerful solution for companies facing leadership gaps or undergoing transformation. By partnering with specialized executive search firms like Leathwaite, businesses can ensure they are matched with the right talent to navigate complex financial landscapes and drive sustainable growth.

For organizations seeking the best interim finance leaders, leveraging expert recruitment services is the first step toward ensuring both immediate and long-term success.

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A Message from the NaNoWriMo Board of Directors

Dear NaNoWriMo Community Members,

Thank you for reaching out to us with your inquiries about the forums, your support, offers to volunteer, and your legitimate concerns.

Our inbox has been flooded, and we appreciate all of the thoughtful responses from participants and volunteers who genuinely care about NaNoWriMo, our fellow writers, and the community as we do. It is impossible to respond to each message individually, but we wanted to let you all know we are working with purpose and sincerity.

Please see below the breakdown of the work that has been done since we last shared an update with the community. Our intention is to keep you abreast of all we are doing to make NaNoWriMo a better, safer, place:

We’ve overseen a full-scale review of business practices led by former Board Member, Kilby Blades, who has stepped in to assist the organization on an interim basis.  

We’ve begun to implement new procedures around community safety, including:

Full revision and legal review of our employee handbook and codes of conduct.

Full revision and legal review of our Municipal Liaison(ML) agreement.

Development of a formal contract agreement for all (non-ML) Volunteers.

Development of a stricter vetting process for all volunteers (which includes identity verification and background checks, wherever necessary).

Licensing of a digital constituent management system that will enhance volunteer management capabilities.

Comprehensive background checks for all current employees.

Checks and balances to ensure that standards of conduct and ethics are adhered to (e.g., better leadership training, volunteer training, tech mechanisms, and active oversight).

We’ve made staffing changes and revised our staffing plan.

We have rescoped certain roles and initiated some staffing changes. (However, certain employees who left the organization voluntarily are in pursuit of their next opportunities.)

We believe that learning from this moment through addressing skill gaps in the organization is healthy and we will go through a hiring process to fill necessary gaps in open roles.

We’ve listened to other community feedback and are still in listening mode.

We’ve disabled the mechanism on the YWP website that allows users to self-identify as educators for the purpose of creating classrooms, and we are researching mechanisms that will allow us to verify adults as educators.

We’ve revised our technology roadmap to address usability issues and are hoping to introduce new features in 2024.

We are midway through a deep dive on forums and forum moderation; this has included benchmarking with other organizations with similar challenges.

In February, we will hold focus groups for continuing MLs. We are also thinking through the logistics of Town Hall meetings and other gatherings.

We’ve processed dozens of pages of community member feedback and are integrating it into our thinking.

With the staffing changes mentioned above, we are open to hearing from those of you who have reached out with offers to help and/or be a part of the organization’s future. Get notified about future job opportunities at NaNoWriMo.

We are excited about the future, and expect it to be brighter! We hope you feel seen and heard, and that you will stick with us as we continue supporting the writing community and our organization.

Kind regards,

NaNoWriMo Board of Directors

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I am treating the Cannibalism stage play as, like, an official fanfic, but it gave me emotions about Chuuya and he is my blorbo I need to share more details about the infamous "Chuuya cries" moment with full context:

Since they did not have a costume or actor for Poe, they got rid of Chuuya and Ranpo getting stuck in his story, and instead gave Chuuya a mini arc about leadership. They made Chuuya doubt his own legitimacy as a leader (for the Port Mafia) every step of the way.

He started out by saying that as the ex-leader of the Sheep, an enemy organization, it made no sense for him to be the interim boss of the Port Mafia. He even told Kouyou she should take the role because he used to be her subordinate. Kouyou convinced him to step up to the challenge by pointing out he usually didn't hesitate to lead people ("but those times I was acting on the boss' orders") and that she had 8 boxes full of Steel Oracles written by subordinates who wanted and trusted him to be up to the task.

Steel Oracles were the stage play's answer to the Silver Oracles. If the Silver Oracles are the boss entrusting a subordinate with power to act, the Steel Oracles are the subordinates entrusting an individual with the power to lead them. They are check notes with the name of the individual being entrusted written on the back, signed by the person submitting it, and symbolizes the submitter entrusting that individual with everything that they have and are. Chuuya had 8 boxes with his name on it.

He later (obviously desperate) goes to request Verlaine help them assassinate Fukuzawa. Chuuya says the PM his family that he needs to protect. He wants Mori to live. He's having a very rough time. (Verlaine refuses but makes him realize Dazai is plotting something)

When all is said and done, he meets with Mori and Chuuya says he'll be returning the Steel Oracles to the subordinates. Mori jokes about Chuuya being more popular than him, so shouldn't he name Chuuya boss instead? Chuuya refuses immediately, saying that the people were only saying he was strong, not that he had their respect, and says he could never be a boss like Mori. He makes a comment about Mori having already said he wanted Dazai as the next boss anyway.

Mori agrees, Chuuya looks a little resigned and starts walking away. But then, Mori produces 5 new Steel Oracles: they're all signed by the Flags. Mori says he was given these long ago, by "experts" who had seen Chuuya's potential way back then. Mori says he had promised to look after Chuuya until the time came. He says that the people he considered family also considered him family. Chuuya hears the voices of the Flags calling out to him, takes the Steel Oracles with a stiff nod and excuses himself (the first anime ending, namae wo yobu yo, starts playing then). He avoids looking at Kouyou, who asks him if he's crying, and exits as quickly as possible.

During the outro section, we see Chuuya again, holding the Flags' Steel Oracles. He smiles (smirks really) and puts them in the interior pocket of his coat, before joining in on the choreography.

For bonus points, when Chuuya was the interim boss, he still had that "nobody needs to be hurt more than necessary" attitude he has in the manga. He fought Kyouka in Mori's room by using martial arts instead of gravity. He was also ruthless in filling in for the role of the Black Lizard for this story: he wanted to use Tanizaki as a hostage to get the ADA, and told him that once Tanizaki was no longer of use, he would be disposed of, just like every ADA member would be killed off until they got Fukuzawa. He wanted to cut Tanizaki's ear off to send to the ADA to tell them the deal was off. It was clearly business for him. He said he took no pleasure in it.

All in all, with tone, acting and context, Chuuya's hesitancy to lead the PM here was clearly an issue of self-confidence. Nobody would trust him with the role. Someone else would be better for it. He has too much baggage to be up to the task. People fear him more than they respect him.

And that issue is "resolved" (big word) when it turned out people he held in high esteem and cared about actually believed in him too. They saw him, they knew him, they cared for him, and they thought that, in time, he would be great. And that's what got to him.

[iovebarca]

I've did some research on Hansi Flick (as he is probably becoming our next coach), the way he plays and if this is compatible with what we are used to. So you don't have to! I'm happy to answer any questions about this:)

Flick typically sets his teams up in a balanced formation, often preferring variations of a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 system, depending on the players at his disposal and the opposition.

Pressing: Flick's teams are known for their aggressive pressing to win the ball back quickly. This pressing is usually initiated high up the pitch, aiming to disrupt the opponent's build-up play and regain possession in dangerous areas.

Quick Transitions: Once possession is won, Flick's teams look to transition quickly from defense to attack. Players are encouraged to move the ball forward rapidly, exploiting any spaces left by the opposition's transition defense.

Fluid Attack: Flick emphasizes fluid attacking movements, with players interchanging positions to create overloads and confuse the opposition defense. Wide players often cut inside, while full-backs provide width, allowing for combinations and overlaps in the final third.

Possession-based: While Flick values quick transitions, he also emphasizes maintaining possession when necessary, especially against stronger opponents or in controlling the tempo of the game. His teams are capable of patiently circulating the ball to create openings.

Defensive Organization: Despite the emphasis on attacking play, Flick's teams are also well-structured defensively. Players are disciplined in their positioning and are quick to transition into a defensive shape when possession is lost.

Barca has historically been associated with possession-based football, focusing on intricate passing, positional play, and dominating possession. Flick's emphasis on quick transitions and pressing could potentially align well with barca's desire to regain possession quickly and launch swift counterattacks.

Flick's fluid attacking style, with its emphasis on movement and interchangeability, could play to the strengths of Barcelona's creative players like Pedri and Frenkie.

Flick's emphasis on defensive solidity and structured defending could benefit from having a talented defenders like Araujo, Cubarsi and Christensen in the team.

Hansi Flick himself is a highly respected German football coach known for his tactical acumen, leadership skills, and successful coaching career at both club and international levels. Flick had a modest playing career primarily as a midfielder, playing for clubs such as Bayern Munich and FC Cologne. And his coaching career began in the early 2000s, and he gained prominence as an assistant coach under Joachim Löw with the German national team. He played a crucial role in Germany's success, including their victory in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. His most notable coaching achievement came during his tenure as the head coach of Bayern Munich. He took over as interim coach in November 2019 and led the team to unprecedented success. Under his guidance, Bayern won the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and UEFA Champions League in the 2019-2020 season, completing a historic treble.

[sevensoulmates]

One thing that I really like about 911 and a handful of stories they've done over the years is the idea of it being okay to give up on a career/dream if it's not suiting you anymore. Or trying it out, finding out it's not for you, and then stopping.

I know a lot of people were mad that Hen didn't finish med school and go and become a doctor, but personally I liked that she listened to her heart and decided that being a first responder was better suited towards her, and I'm happy that Karen didn't get on her case or be like "but you wasted so much time and money and effort doing this!" I was so happy Karen let Hen feel what she felt and supported her decision to stay being a first responder instead of pushing her to continue going to be a doctor when that path might not have been as fulfilling to her even though she thought it was what she wanted.

The same things happens with the kid that Chim mentors where instead of being like hey you gotta push forward to be a firefighter, he says hey you have great instincts maybe they're best put to use at the dispatch center.

(this part is speculation based on some recent posts about Eddie and potential interim captain.) I would love to see Eddie temporarily take on the roll of interim captain for a short period of time. Not to show that he should be captain, but to show that there is value in wanting to stay being a part of the team rather than being pressured to pursue leadership. Most of the time, the way our culture is set up (fuck u capitalism) most media and propaganda wants people to do everything they can to reach the highest most important leadership role they can have. I would love to see Eddie try out being a leader (and being good at it cuz that's just how he is!) But then ultimately deciding that he prefers to be on equal ground with his teammates, following a good captain like Bobby or Hen, rather than being the one making the decisions.

Idk I just really appreciate that 911 doesn't ever push the story that you always have to be seeking bigger and better things career wise and instead promotes following what makes you happy and finding work that fulfils you personally rather than what is expected of you.

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Bangladeshis made history in July when a mass uprising, led by student protesters, toppled Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League’s government, which had become increasingly dictatorial over the course of 15 years in power. Before she fled to India on Aug. 5, Hasina oversaw the killing of thousands—at least 90 people were killed by the police on the day before her departure alone. Children were not spared.

The end of Hasina’s dictatorship has turned a new chapter in Bangladesh’s history. The country’s lone Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, now heading an interim government, called it Bangladesh’s second liberation. But Bangladesh has to step carefully over the mess Hasina has left behind—both in domestic and foreign affairs.

And the mess is huge. Historically, Bangladesh’s politics has been a game of pass the parcel played between Hasina’s center-left Awami League and Khaleda Zia’s center-right Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), with the two regularly exchanging power for years—until Hasina broke the norms of democracy in 2011. That was the year she abolished the caretaker government system, where neutral civil society leaders headed an interim government to conduct the elections in a free and fair manner. Since then, the country has witnessed one rigged election after another. The BNP said about half of its 5 million members faced legal charges.

The democratic institutions that have been destroyed over the years can’t be rebuilt overnight. In his first speech to the nation, Yunus talked about bringing back the “lost glory of these [government] institutions.” The country effectively has no police force left. Hasina used members of the Border Guard Bangladesh, who were supposed to be posted at the border, against the protesters. Now they are facing widespread public anger too.

The damage is everywhere from administration to law enforcement to the military. Nothing has been spared. Hasina destroyed the country’s judiciary by handpicking judges. In 2017, the chief justice of Bangladesh’s Supreme Court, Surendra Kumar Sinha—a Hindu in a Muslim-majority country—was forced to resign and seek asylum in Canada after being threatened by the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence, the country’s military intelligence service.

The economy is in tatters, and corruption is rampant. Hasina herself has said that her manservant is worth $34 million and commutes via helicopter. According to Transparency International, around $3.1 billion is laundered from Bangladesh every year, which is more than 10 percent of the country’s total national reserves.

With the Awami League now hated by most of the public, the only political force left this political vacuum is the BNP. Zia, the party chairperson, is 79—and she is now gravely ill and was hospitalized multiple times since this summer. Tarique Rahman, her firstborn child and deputy, is 56. Rahman, often seen as his mother’s successor and the future head of state, has been living in a self-imposed exile in the U.K. for the last 16 years and the extent he is in touch with the country’s new reality is a question up for debate. He faces a slew of corruption charges—although these may not stand up in a fair trial as they were trumped up by Hasina.

After 15 years of autocracy, most of the remaining politicians are greying, while the median age in Bangladesh is a little over 25. The uprising that saw Hasina’s rule crumble was spearheaded by mostly by members of Generation Z. Their leadership of these supposedly apolitical groups in the July revolution has caught the politicians off guard, proof that Bangladeshi politicians are not capable of reading the pulse of the young.

Amid this chaos, the West needs to start playing a far more positive role. One of the reasons Hasina’s rule lasted so long was because the U.S. turned a blind eye to her misrule. Months before the one-sided elections in January, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken threatened to “restrict the issuance of visas for any Bangladeshi individual, believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic election process in Bangladesh.” But after the polls, no punitive measures materialized. On the contrary, U.S. President Joe Biden wrote a letter to Hasina, expressing his government’s wish to “work together on regional and global security” and “commitment to supporting Bangladesh’s ambitious economic goals.”

U.S. complicity depends in part on its desire for India, a close ally to Bangladesh, to contain China in the Indo-Pacific. According to the Washington Post, last month Indian officials told their U.S. counterparts, “This is a core concern for us, and you can’t take us as a strategic partner unless we have the same kind of strategic consensus.”

India supported successive Awami League regimes due to its own security and strategic concerns. India’s landlocked northeastern states, also known as the Seven Sisters, are linked to the rest of the country through the narrow 60-kilometre-long Siliguri Corridor. This tiny passage, known as the Chicken Neck, separates Bangladesh from Nepal and Bhutan. The strategically important Tibetan Chumba Valley controlled by China is only 130 kilometers away.

The Seven Sisters are inhibited by 220 ethnic minorities and are home to active insurgent groups, especially in Assam, Manipur and Nagaland. India also has the world’s fifth-longest land border with Bangladesh. All this gives India a potent stake in Bangladesh—but instead of making new friends or giving Bangladesh’s democracy a chance, India placed its chips entirely on Hasina and the Awami League. Anti-Indian sentiment now runs high in Bangladesh—the Indian Cultural Center in the capital was torched within three hours of Hasina’s fall.

India has a long way to go to win the hearts and minds of ordinary Bangladeshis, and blaming Pakistan and its intelligence agency, the ISI, for every problem won’t help. India’s old narrative is dead, and New Delhi must realize this.

The U.S. must stop seeing Bangladesh through India’s eyes. Time and again U.S. policymakers have misread Bangladesh’s importance, looking at it as an extension of India instead of a state in itself. Bangladesh is potentially crucial to containing China in the Indo-Pacific. It has a young population who hold their ethno-religious identities close to their hearts but are pro-Western, too, with more than 13 million Bangladeshis living abroad.

Hasina herself was playing both sides, turning herself into China’s closest ally in South Asia. In July, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning described the relationship between Bangladesh and China as “good neighbors, good friends, and good partners.”

China dislodged India as Bangladesh’s top trading partner nine years ago. Bangladesh imports more goods from China than from any other country, and is in debt to China to the tune of $17.5 billion, which was mainly invested in white elephant infrastructure projects. After Hasina’s fall, China’s reaction, however, has been muted—hoping to build a relationship with whoever emerges afterwards.

The U.S. and the European Union have welcomed Yunus and his interim government. Mathew Miller, a State Department spokesperson, said last month the U.S. wants the interim government to “chart a democratic future for the people of Bangladesh.” The best way to do this is for the U.S. to offer support to U.N.-led efforts to support order and democracy in the country.

The interim government immediately needs to establish law and order. It can start by bringing the perpetrators of the July carnage to the book. A national office of missing persons should be established to look into all the incidents of enforced disappearances. It can seek technical support from the United Nations, which should lead an independent U.N.-led fact-finding program into the revolution and fall of the Hasina regime. Western nations should support the establishment of a new, fairer constitution that takes the range of Bangladeshi identities into account.

The presence of torture cells inside Dhaka cantonment and the alleged involvement of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence tells us that a section of the armed forces were involved in crimes against humanity. Bangladesh has been a major contributor to U.N. peacekeeping—but that needs to stop until responsibility for these crimes has been established.

The ongoing civil war in Myanmar is also an existential threat to Bangladesh’s national security. With Bangladesh’s security forces in disarray, the U.S. should support Bangladesh by setting up a temporary base that will provide the Bangladesh Armed Forces and intelligence agencies with arms, training and other logistical support, while maintaining a firm emphasis on the political neutrality of the army and its support of human rights.

Bangladesh has survived a dire time to potentially chart a brighter future. Washington should see it not as an extension of Indian interests, but as an independent country that is capable of making its own decisions, an important ally, and a partner in the Indo-Pacific.

[bucksboobs]

What do you think will be the thing that changes Buck's path? Do you have any spec?

I've always been partial to a potential storyline about Buck taking up a leadership role at the 118 because I think there's some potential there both for his own growth and for surrounding character conflicts as Hen and Chimney both have seniority over him and experience as an interim captain. Chimney, of course, doesn't think leadership suits him but how would "Captain Wilson" as Tommy called her, feel about potentially getting passed over for a promotion? Would she accept it because she likes being a paramedic and that's the whole reason she isn't a doctor right now? Would she feel slighted? Would she talk to Karen about it and how would Karen feel now that work-life balance has become a point of contention in their relationship? How would Buck growing into a leadership role (with all the Clipboards that implies) affect his relationship to Eddie? Or to his own brother-in-law, who he would now outrank? What if Buck's leadership training puts him on a different shift and the people that made him the man that he is today would be isolated from him at work?

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What’s Next After Joe Biden Steps Down from the 2024 Elections?

The political landscape in the United States has shifted dramatically with President Joe Biden’s decision to step down from the 2024 presidential race. As the Democratic Party grapples with this unexpected development, several key questions and potential scenarios emerge about the future of the party and the upcoming election.

Immediate Reactions and Interim Leadership

Following Biden’s announcement, Vice President Kamala Harris has become the most likely interim leader of the Democratic Party. Her role as vice president positions her as a natural successor, and she has already garnered significant attention and support from various factions within the party. However, her potential candidacy will need to be officially endorsed by the Democratic National Committee (DNC).

Potential Candidates and Primaries

The race for the Democratic nomination is now wide open, with several high-profile politicians likely to throw their hats into the ring. Potential candidates include:

Kamala Harris: As the current vice president, she has a strong platform but will need to consolidate support from various party factions.

Gavin Newsom: The Governor of California has been seen as a rising star in the party, known for his progressive policies and strong leadership.

Pete Buttigieg: The Secretary of Transportation and former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, has maintained a significant national profile since his 2020 presidential run.

Elizabeth Warren: The Senator from Massachusetts remains a powerful voice within the progressive wing of the party.

Amy Klobuchar: The Senator from Minnesota offers a more centrist approach that could appeal to moderate voters.

The DNC will need to organize a series of debates and primaries to allow these candidates to present their platforms and vie for the nomination.

Impact on the General Election

Biden’s decision to step aside has significant implications for the general election. The Democratic Party must quickly rally around a new candidate who can unite the party and appeal to a broad base of voters. This includes addressing concerns about Biden’s health and ensuring that the new candidate can effectively challenge the Republican nominee, presumably former President Donald Trump.

Strategic Shifts and Campaign Focus

With a new candidate, the Democratic Party may need to adjust its campaign strategies. Key issues that will likely be emphasized include:

Healthcare and Pandemic Response: Continuing Biden’s efforts in managing the COVID-19 pandemic and improving healthcare access.

Economic Recovery: Building on the current administration’s efforts to strengthen the economy and address income inequality.

Climate Change: Promoting aggressive policies to combat climate change, a central issue for many Democratic voters.

Social Justice: Ensuring that issues of racial and social justice remain at the forefront of the campaign.

Republican Response

The Republican Party will closely monitor the Democratic transition, adjusting their strategies accordingly. Trump’s campaign is likely to capitalize on the perceived instability within the Democratic Party, using it as a point of criticism. However, the Republicans will also need to address their internal challenges and unify their base.

Voter Mobilization and Engagement

The uncertainty surrounding Biden’s departure places a premium on voter mobilization and engagement. Both parties will intensify efforts to reach out to key demographics, including young voters, minorities, and independents. The importance of voter turnout cannot be overstated, especially in swing states that will determine the election’s outcome.

Conclusion

Joe Biden’s decision to step down from the 2024 election marks a significant turning point in American politics. The Democratic Party faces the urgent task of selecting a new candidate who can inspire and unite voters. Meanwhile, the Republicans will seek to exploit this transition to their advantage. As both parties navigate this evolving landscape, the 2024 election promises to be one of the most consequential in recent history, shaping the direction of the United States for years to come.

[elite-amarys]

Announcement: BB League Leadership

Greetings. I know many of you have been asking, waiting, and wondering what will be happening with the BB League now that a transfer student has claimed the Champion role. After much discussion between the Elite Four, and with approval from our current champion, we have come to a decision.

First: As many of you know, Juliana is not currently at Blueberry Academy. Once the ranks are unfrozen, if a Challenger Ranked member manages to defeat each of us Elite Four they will become an 'interim' champion, and hold the position until either Juliana returns and they can complete their full challenge or until another Challenger ranked member clears the Elite Four and subsequently defeats them in battle. The interim champion's individual rank will be set to '6' until they battle the current champion. This is reflective of rankings for those who partially complete an official challenge.

Second: Once Juliana returns, she will battle the interim champion if applicable, and assume position as champion as normal. If she is not defeated prior to her departure, the champion slot will be left empty until a Challenger ranked league member is able to clear the Elite Four. This person will hold the title of Champion until such a time they are defeated, as per usual rules.

Lastly, to compensate for this unstable time, the Champion will no longer be expected to take on League Club President duties. These responsibilities have been re-allocated to the Elite Four, which is historically a more stable position than Champion, and thus sees less turnover.

League Club rankings and weekly quotas will be unfrozen as of this Friday. This will be confirmed in the weekly newsletter, please do be sure to read this closely, as we have edited the weekly quotas with the upcoming Summer vacation in mind.

Thank you,

Amarys Nerine

Elite Four of the BB League Club

[charles-leclerc-official]

Hello! Genuinely asking as I’m still sort of new to F1, only started watching last year/end of 2022- I know a lot of people complain about binotto and his being responsible for the car development in 2023 being so bad and why the Ferrari title challenge in 2022 kind of dissolved but what did he actually do?

Like was it bad strategy calls, lack of clear priorities for development, shitty leadership, all of the above? I’m just a bit confused bc everyone seems to despise him but no one says why??

Also I really appreciate your breakdown posts they’re so helpful! Thank you!!!

Okay, I will give the bullet points of why Binotto was not a good TP:

Was not good at managing people: managing a lot of big personalities and also making sure things are running well behind the scenes is a key trait needed in a good TP. Binotto never really did well in this area. This also goes into who you hire and choose to make up your team(we are still clearing out the people he hired behind the scenes that have caused problems)

Focused on short term gains: he was way more focused on a single race or even a single season and never made longer term plans for the car or the team. A good TP doesn't care about one race, but rather the long term prospects of the team.

Strategy: he and his team were just bad at race strategy. We lost so many places due to him and the people he put in charge(again see the management of people point above)

He didn't have a clear vision for the team, and this led to a lot of mixed decisions on his part with regards to the drivers and the car.

And here's the thing, he wasn't meant to be TP, he took the role as interim TP and stayed longer than even Ferrari had planned.

In short he really didn't have any of the skills to be a good TP, he wasn't a good manager of the people behind the team, he did not have a good head for race strategy, and he didn't even have clear goals for the direction of the team long term. This cost us so many results and put the car development in no-man's land for years.

There is obviously a lot more, and I have painted some very broad strokes here in the interest of time. But those are the main points. You will also find many did not like the way Binotto handled certain things between Charles and Carlos on some occasions(myself included) I have found that is where a lot of driver fans take the greatest issue with him.

For me he really didn't have any of the qualities you want in a good TP. He certainly did not have what it took to helm Ferrari.

I guess the TL:DR to answer your question is all of the above

[papabearbobbynash]

Im so scared they will bring back Gerard as interim captain to the 118 while Bobby is out—especially since he technically resigned and they need someone to take over his role while that is finalized and he heals, and now Gerard’s character is suddenly back? I am unwell.

Anon, i would die having to watch them go under that filth man "leadership" after all that.

FFs i hope the writers don't go there, really.

[allthecanadianpolitics]

The federal government has appointed Michael Duheme as the new commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. 

Duheme initially was appointed to the role on an interim basis following the retirement of his predecessor, Brenda Lucki, last year.

"I am confident that [Duheme's] continued leadership will bring about positive change and help uphold the highest standards of professionalism within the RCMP," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a press release.

Prior to Lucki's retirement, Duheme served as the Mounties' deputy commissioner of federal policing.

Originally from Chambly, Que., Duheme started his career as a general duty investigator in Nova Scotia and has served stints as an officer with the RCMP's Emergency Response Team and the Kosovo peacekeeping mission, as a VIP personal protection officer, as the first director of the Parliamentary Protective Service and as commanding officer of National Division in Ottawa. [...]

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Tagging: @newsfromstolenland

[outrunningthedark]

Season finale prediction: Bobby got hurt and Buck becomes the interim captain since he matured during Season 6 🙄🙄🙄.

Eddie gave us already the answer: Bobby also didn‘t wanna pick the wrong couch.

Nonnie!!!

You have the best timing!!!

I was JUST thinking yesterday about Bobby getting hurt during the “big emergency” (I know that’s the rumor going around because of set stuff, but with 6B so heavily focused on Buck and Bobby I am prepared for it anyway) because I found it interesting 👀 that Oliver brought up the leadership thing in one of his post-6x11 interviews without directly being asked:

Every season, we, as an audience, learn more about these characters as they grow over time. But what do you feel you've learned about Buck this season?

“I've started to see Buck as more of a leader this season. We started the season with him wanting to be interim captain and being told that he wasn't ready yet, which I agree I don't think he was, but almost in the background, there's always been this movement towards, well, can he one day be captain? Can he be a leader of people?

And he's obviously great at his job, but I think being a leader is more than just being good at your job. It's: how do you inspire those around you? How do you empower them to do their jobs?

And I think as the season has progressed, there have been these opportunities. And there will continue to be these opportunities for him to step more into that role, even just within himself, and believe in himself less from a place of childish ambition and more from a place of this is something that I believe and know that I can do.”

And then, as you pointed out, the beginning of the season was also about Bobby not wanting to “pick the wrong couch” aka the wrong interim captain…

…No matter what happens, this season is closing out with proof that Buck has finally matured in a way that cannot be undone. (Which is necessary if the next relationship he gets into is supposed to be for the right reasons…)

[beardedmrbean]

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ripped into Michigan State University on Monday, accusing the school of "no clear unified leadership" amid rancor on the governing board and other unflattering incidents.

Whitmer's statement came after two trustees over the weekend said they would support the ouster of board chair Rema Vassar.

Separately, MSU apologized after an image of Adolf Hitler was displayed on the scoreboard before the Michigan-MSU football game Saturday night. Officials said it was part of a quiz by an outside contractor that provides pregame content.

WHITMER UNVEILS AD CAMPAIGN ENCOURAGING CITY-DWELLERS, COLLEGE STUDENTS TO MOVE TO MICHIGAN

MSU also is dealing with fallout from the firing of football coach Mel Tucker who was accused of sexually harassing a woman over the phone. Some critics say the school should have acted months ago.

The latest turmoil involves MSU's governing board. Trustee Brianna Scott accused Vassar of "bullying" other trustees in her role as chair and unilaterally trying to negotiate a settlement with a dean who was forced out in 2022.

Scott said Vassar has not agreed to have her phone examined to determine if a trustee leaked the name of Tucker’s accuser to former trustees.

"This university has been rocked by scandal after scandal with no clear unified leadership or direction and tragically no accountability either," Whitmer, a Democrat and MSU graduate, said in a statement. "Right now, there are too many questions and not enough answers. The university owes it to students, alumni and our entire state to get to the bottom of this and take appropriate action."

FORMER ADVISER TO US AMBASSADOR TO ISRAEL CALLS ON WHITMER TO RESIGN AFTER 'FRAUDULENT' RESPONSE TO ATTACKS

Later, at an event in Grand Rapids, Whitmer acknowledged that she could remove Vassar from office under certain conditions.

An email seeking comment was sent to Vassar, a Democrat, who is a professor at Wayne State University in Detroit. Voters elected her to MSU's board in 2020.

MSU's leadership has been in a state of flux. Samuel Stanley Jr. quit as president a year ago because of what he considered to be meddling by trustees. Teresa Woodruff, who serves as interim president, said she has dropped out of consideration for the permanent job.

She is MSU's fourth leader since Lou Anna Simon quit in 2018 in the wake of the Larry Nassar scandal. Nassar was a campus doctor who sexually assaulted athletes, mostly females who were gymnasts.

[chuuyanakaahara]

I’ve seen people say or write in fics like it’s gospel that they don’t think Chuuya would make a good successor to Mori as boss, that they don’t think it would be good for Chuuya, or “healthy” or that he wouldn’t be capable of making the tough or cruel decisions that are sometimes necessary, and stuff like that. And I think they are all wrong. Some people use Chuuya’s performance as the temporary boss during the Cannibalism arc as an example for why he wouldn’t be suited for the role, whether it’s them saying he was too shortsighted or too yielding or whatever. But I take him taking on that role as him basically having Mori’s support, and yes, he still needs to learn and grow in order to be ready for the role, he has a ways to go, but Chuuya’s only 22 and Mori isn’t dying or retiring any time soon; Chuuya will get there. Just like how Kunikida is projected to succeed Fukuzawa when the time comes, but he’s not ready yet, but he will be. So will Chuuya! And in that same vein, I don’t like when people act like Dazai would actually make a good mafia boss. He wouldn’t! Maybe he’d be successful, in a way, but his mafia would not look like the mafia Mori put such efforts into crafting. Chuuya would absolutely be able to make those tough decisions, he already does that as an executive, he just needs to work on his longterm planning and such. Leadership is a core value of Chuuya’s character, it’s one of his major themes! When it comes to Mori’s ideals and plans and vision for the mafia and it’s people, Chuuya is the only one who has those same values of loyalty and protecting Yokohama and truly believes in that vision and is capable of carrying it on and upholding it.

i'm not personally a big fan of chuuya as a mafia boss - mostly because I'd love to see what would happen with kouyou in the role, and i think that chuuya needs a break from all the trauma he's already been through, what canon is currently throwing at him, and all of that.

but i also can see that you're right. i think that if chuuya wasn't at least somewhat suited for the role of the boss - as an executive already, which is a leadership role already - then he wouldn't have been the interim boss during the cannibalism incident. and you're right! mori isn't dying or going anywhere any time soon, or at least he isn't supposed to.

i don't have a particular strong opinion on mafia boss chuuya, but i think that when people argue that he isn't suited for the role, i often think it's seen hand in hand with undermining his intellect and his ability to analyze battle strategy and even the calmer side of the mafia. so i side-eye it when i see it.