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In this episode, we delve into the concept of being "qualified" in the workplace, examining who gets labeled as such, who doesn't, and the underlying reasons. We explore "competency checking"—the practice of scrutinizing individuals' abilities—and how it disproportionately affects underrepresented groups, often going unnoticed or unchallenged. Our discussion aims to redefine qualifications in a fair, equitable, and actionable manner. Our guest, Shari Dunn , is an accomplished journalist, former attorney, news anchor, CEO, university professor, and sought-after speaker. She has been recognized as Executive of the Year and a Woman of Influence, with her work appearing in Fortune Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, and more. Her new book, Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work , unpacks what it truly means to be deserving and capable—and why systemic barriers, not personal deficits, are often the real problem. Her insights challenge the narratives that hold so many of us back and offer practical solutions for building a more equitable future. Together, we can build workplaces and communities that don’t just reflect the world we live in, but the one we want to create. A world where being qualified is about recognizing the talent and potential that’s been overlooked for far too long. It’s not just about getting a seat at the table—it’s about building an entirely new table, one designed with space for all of us. Connect with Our Guest Shari Dunn Website& Book - Qualified: https://thesharidunn.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/sharidunn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesharidunn Related Podcast Episodes: How To Build Emotionally Mature Leaders with Dr. Christie Smith | 272 Holding It Together: Women As America's Safety Net with Jessica Calarco | 215 How To Defy Expectations with Dr. Sunita Sah | 271 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…

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TT057 – Examining Well Water Standards, Sampling, and Research in Minnesota's Dakota County 30:55

πριν 8 μέρες30:55

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This week we are pleased to welcome another deeply knowledgeable guest from the state of Minnesota: Vanessa Demuth, a geologist and well inspector from Dakota County, Minnesota's Environmental Resources Department . Dakota County is one of a set of Minnesota counties that has stricter standards for well water pollutants than the state. Vanessa tells Steve and Jennifer how these stricter standards benefit the well owners of Dakota County, other well care tactics the county undertakes, unique pollutants, and more! Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode!…

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TT056 – Bridging the Gap with Technical Assistance 29:20

πριν 12 μέρες29:20

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U.S. EPA's WaterTA program is an umbrella for a range of services that directly serve the regulated community. In this episode we're chatting about how the program is reducing barriers to capacity development, including funding accessibility, by matching water system requests with local technical assistance providers. Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode!…

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TT055 – A Look at Progress and Needs in the Decentralized Wastewater Industry 58:53

πριν 21 μέρες58:53

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This is an exciting week for Tap Talk: Our newest episode is our first fully dedicated to decentralized wastewater and septic systems! Steve and Jennifer welcome Dr. Sara Heger, an industry expert, researcher, and trainer from the University of Minnesota's Onsite Sewage Treatment Program . Whether you're a water professional or a homeowner with a septic system, listen for an introduction to the recent progress, needs, and issues in the decentralized wastewater industry. Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode!…

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TT054 – The Many Benefits of Iowa's Private Well Grants Program 33:51

πριν 28 μέρες33:51

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We're officially halfway through Tap Talk's fifth season! This week, we welcome some guests from our state's neighbor to the West: Mindy Uhle, Bureau Chief of Environmental Health at the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, and Erik Day, a Senior Environmental Specialist at the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Mindy and Erik work on Iowa's Private Well Grants Program, a cross-agency effort to provide Iowans with free or discounted well services. (See more from HHS and DNR ). The program was established through the Iowa Groundwater Protection Act, and bolsters relationship between all areas of Iowa's private well community in addition to saving well owners money. Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode!…

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TT053 – How Community Engineering Corps Serves Underserved America 38:07

πριν 5 weeks38:07

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In our latest episode of Tap Talk, our guest is Molly Sullivan, a Program Engineer at Community Engineering Corps (CECorps), a partnership that provides pro-bono engineering and consulting services for infrastructure projects to communities in the United States, the US Territories, and tribal lands. A significant portion of CECorps' projects center on water and wastewater infrastructure, and Molly chats with Jennifer and Steve about their approach to helping underserved communities find and implement the solutions they need to thrive. Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode!…

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TT052 – Exploring Best Practices for Online Operator Training 1:06:09

πριν 6 weeks1:06:09

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Next up on Tap Talk, Steve and Jennifer welcome Dr. Sidney Innerebner of Colorado-based Indigo Water Group to the show. Sidney is certified as an engineer and as both a wastewater operator and industrial operator in Colorado, and has been working in various aspects of the environmental services field since 1990. At Indigo, much of her work revolves around operator training, both in-person and online. Best practices in online training to enable meaningful learning is a particular passion, which she explores in depth on the show. Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode!…

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TT051 – Resources for Well and Septic Owners to Face Florida's Changing Climate 51:00

πριν 7 weeks51:00

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This week on Tap Talk, Jennifer and Steve chatted with Dr. Andrea Albertin and Dr. Yilin Zhuang of the University of Florida Extension's Florida Well Owner Network (FWON). From intensified hurricanes to rising sea levels to eroding coasts, climate change has brought a number of significant environmental challenges to Florida. The state's millions of well and septic users — common in urban areas as well as the typical rural ones — face unique struggles in equipping their properties to face these challenges and responding to the damage they wreak. FWON works to provide education, resources, and support to these homeowners as Florida's landscape evolves. Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode!…

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TT050 — Solving the Challenges of a National CEU Program 50:27

πριν 8 weeks50:27

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Tap Talk hits 50 episodes! For this landmark episode, we welcome Matt Jones to the show. Matt is the manager of the Continuing Education Credit Program for the Water Environment Federation (WEF). Steve and Jennifer discuss with him the complexities of certifying and delivering continuing education credits to operators and engineers in all 50 states, particularly for large in-person events like WEFTEC and other WEF conferences. Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode!…

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TT049 – Bringing Water to All With Water Well Wish 51:20

πριν 9 weeks51:20

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In the premiere episode of our fifth season, Steve and Jennifer welcome Terry Morse to Tap Talk. Terry is the CEO of the National Ground Water Association , as well as its charitable arm, The Groundwater Foundation . Last year, the foundation launched Water Well Wish , an endeavor to make sure that every American has access to clean, safe water by funding the construction of wells for families in need. Steve, Jennifer, and Terry discuss the success of Water Well Wish and the commitment of the groundwater industry to bringing water to everyone who needs it. Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode!…

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TT048 — Solutions-Focused Journalism: Creating Water Stories 45:09

πριν 41 weeks45:09

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In the final episode of our fourth season, Steve and Jennifer welcome Travis Loop to Tap Talk to discuss how to use solutions-focused journalism and storytelling to address our various water problems. Travis is the founder of waterloop , a nonprofit media outlet exploring the progress and successes in tackling water challenges in the United States through podcasts, videos, and social media content. Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode!…

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TT047 — Hands-On Training: How to Develop the Water Workforce 47:33

πριν 42 weeks47:33

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The latest episode of Tap Talk delves back into the topic of how to develop and train the newest generation of the water workforce. Jennifer and Steve talk with Matt Maas, the director of the Environmental Resources Training Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The ERTC is a one-of-a-kind facility with working pilot plants and laboratories that allow students to experience hands-on training throughout the entire certification program. Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode!…

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TT046 - Lead Service Line Replacements: Lessons from Cleveland (Part 2) 30:40

πριν 43 weeks30:40

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This week we are bringing you part two of our conversation with Brenda Culler and Joshua Pecek of Cleveland Water 's lead service line replacement team! The substantial efforts of their team provide a model for other water systems of all sizes who are developing their own plans to replace the millions of lead service lines in the United States. Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode!…

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TT045 - Lead Service Line Replacements: Lessons from Cleveland (Part 1) 36:57

πριν 44 weeks36:57

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The EPA estimates there are over nine million lead service lines to replace in the United States. During this week's Tap Talk, we learn about the efforts at Cleveland Water to replace these service lines that have landed Cleveland and Cuyahoga County ahead of the curve. We welcome Cleveland Water's Brenda Culler, Lead Program Manager, and Joshua Pecek, Work Administrator of the Lead Service Line Replacement Program. Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode!…

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TT044 - Cybersecurity: Helpful Resources for Small Systems 44:41

πριν 45 weeks44:41

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On this week's Tap Talk, we're talking about a topic that is becoming ever more important for water utilities: cybersecurity. Steve and Jennifer discuss how essential it is to protect the digital systems at even the smallest of water systems and the basic steps that those smallest utilities can take with Jennifer Lyn Walker, the Director of Infrastructure Cyber Defense for WaterISAC . Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode!…

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TT043 - Local Solutions: A Key to Growing the Water Workforce (Part 2) 32:52

πριν 46 weeks32:52