The TribalHub Podcast

Leading with Culture: Weaving Tradition into Modern Leadership with Israel Stone

In this episode, TribalHub sits down with Israel Stone, a passionate leader from Little River Casino, to explore how tribal culture is being thoughtfully woven into leadership development within their organization. From evolving a vision rooted in tradition to launching powerful video storytelling for team orientation, Stone shares how cultural teachings can strengthen staff engagement, retention, and understanding. We also dive into the challenges of blending traditional values with modern business practices—and how they’ve navigated that balance with intention and respect. Looking for more information on how to do this within your organization? Connect with Israel Stone on LinkedIn.

Reshare: It’s Time to Start Sharing Knowledge with Israel Stone

Tune into this episode that remains timely!The team at Little River Casino Resort in Manistee, Michigan has implemented a Leadership Exchange Program to strengthen and create a unique learning experience for their team.  "This new partnership creates the opportunity to increase knowledge, skills and abilities within our organization," said Israel Stone, Director of Organizational Development at Little River Resort Casino.  "Knowledge only becomes wisdom once it's shared."
Listen in as host Michelle Bouschor speaks with Stone about how this program is bringing back tribal traditions of sharing knowledge with fellow tribes working towards a similar goal. 
Reach out to Israel at israels@lrcr.com. Or connect with him on LinkedIn.
 
Little River Casino Resort.
 

Inside the Threat: Brent Hutfless Talks Digital Impersonation in Tribal Gaming

In this episode, TribalHub dives into the growing threat of digital impersonation and how it's impacting tribal gaming. Our guest, Brent Hutfless, executive director for IT security at Wind Creek Hospitality, helps us break down how technology and staff training play key roles in defense, and offers practical advice for tribal casinos looking to strengthen their cybersecurity posture. We also discuss the dangers consumers face when duped by counterfeit accounts and how to help guests recognize and avoid illegal gambling sites.Connect with Brent on LinkedIn.

Improvise to Lead: Transforming Leadership with Avish Parashar

In this episode, TribalHub sits down with Avish Parashar, a dynamic speaker, author, and improv comedy expert, to explore how the principles of improv can transform leadership and business practices.
Avish is the author of Improvise to Success! and the Amazon best-seller Say ‘Yes, And! He’s also a former keynote speaker at TribalNet 2019, where he captivated audiences with his insights into leadership and collaboration.
 
Download a free PDF of Avish's book Say Yes, And! here and be sure to check him out in LinkedIn!

From Webinar to Podcast: Transforming Tribal Operations: Power Platform as a Catalyst for Change

We've taken 2024's highest attended webinar and put it on the pod! Discover how technology leaders are driving meaningful change in tribal governance and services. Join Arctic IT's Sarah Jelinek and Bryan Schmidt, along with panelists Benjamin Dixon, IT Director for the Eastern Shawnee Tribe; Forrest Pelky, Full Stack Developer for the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin; and JR Walters, Executive Director of IT for the Samish Indian Nation—as they discuss how they leverage the Power Platform to modernize tribal operations and replace outdated legacy systems with secure, flexible, and scalable solutions.
 
To view this webinar in it's entirety visit here on the TribalHub website.

The Arrival of AI and Practical Next Steps: A Discussion with Hart Brown at 5th Annual Cybersecurity Summit

Join TribalHub as we sit down with Hart Brown at our 5th Annual Cybersecurity Summit. Brown is CEO of Future Point of View and gave the keynote address at this event. We dive into how Artificial Intelligence is already being used and what tribes and tribal enterprises can expect in the future. Brown even offers sound advice on what NOT to do when developing.
Connect with Hart on LinkedIn to see more of his refreshing take on all things AI.

Strategic Collaboration: Insights from Drew Ebert of Bois Forte Development Corporation

In this episode, TribalHub chats with Drew Ebert, CEO of the Bois Forte Development Corporation, about fostering successful organizational collaboration. Drew shares his strategies for aligning high-level teams, creating and executing strategy maps, and engaging leaders to drive impactful initiatives. He also highlights the success of Bois Forte’s fellowship program and its role in cultivating future leaders.
 
Reach out to Drew on LinkedIn and read his latest article, "Innovation Pipelines:  U.S. Infrastructure and Sustainability" in the TribalHub Magazine!

Empowering Women in Cyber: A Conversation with Mari Galloway

Join TribalHub as we sit down with Mari Galloway, bestselling author, cybersecurity professional, and CEO of the Women's Society of Cyberjutsu (WSC). Discover how WSC is fostering diversity in cybersecurity, the transformative power of mentoring, and the role tribes can play in partnering with WSC initiatives to promote cyber education and skill-building. Learn how to inspire the next generation of women and girls in tech while advancing your own cybersecurity efforts.
 
Reach out to Mari to learn more and Connect with WSC on LinkedIn or on their website!  

From Alaska to the Lower 48: Greensparc’s Mission for Tribal Tech Equity

In this episode, TribalHub chats with Sam Enoka of Greensparc to explore how micro-data centers are driving connectivity and sustainability for tribes. Discover how this Alaskan-born initiative is bringing cutting-edge technology to the toughest conditions—and how it’s poised to transform tribal communities nationwide.
 
Follow Greensparc on LinkedIn and read about them in this Alaska Business article.

Empowering Tribal Entrepreneurs: Leadership, Vision, and Ecosystem Insights

Join the TribalHub podcast team for an insightful discussion with Jessica Burghart, Professor at Haskell Indian Nations University, and Dr. Mitch Berg, Clinical Assistant Professor at Indiana University’s O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs.
Together, we explore how tribal governments and enterprises can align visions, overcome barriers, and support tribal citizen entrepreneurship. From leadership strategies to ecosystem development, discover actionable ideas to drive entrepreneurial success within tribal communities.
 
Helpful links:
Past webinar recordings of the Indigenous ED CoP
Tool kit NCAI produced on how to build a tribal economy
Learn more and sign up to become a part of the EDA Indigenous ED CoP