FDA Class I Recall — Organic Moringa Powder; 15kg/bag (bulk); Product code: GJ96 | Moringa Powder ingredient positive for salmonella | Status: Ongoing NOAA Tri-State Weather Alert — Special Weather Statement | Special Weather Statement issued August 10 at 6:03PM EDT by NWS Upton NY | Northwest Suffolk; Southwest Suffolk; Northern Queens; Northern Nassau; Southern Queens; Southern Nassau | Severity: Moderate WHO USA Health Indicator 2021: 76.4 HHS Update — About Pandemics | Definition, characteristics, and impact of a flu pandemic FDA Class II Recall — Brooklyn Roasting Company Pasteurized Cold Brew Concentrate; 2.5gal; bag in a box distributed between 04/01/2026 and 06/20/2026 | Ambient storage of the product may lead to Clostridium botulinum toxin formation | Status: Ongoing NOAA Tri-State Weather Alert — Special Weather Statement | Special Weather Statement issued August 10 at 5:57PM EDT by NWS Upton NY | Northern Fairfield; Southern Fairfield; Putnam; Northern Westchester | Severity: Moderate HHS Update — H1N1 - originally referred to as Swine Flu | Everything you need to know about the flu illness, including symptoms, treatment and prevention - CDC FDA Class II Recall — Man Fon Inc. Won Ton Wrappers Extra Thin; Net Wt. 10 oz; UPC# 757168 977315, Keep Refrigerated, Can be Frozen. Sold in 48 units (10oz)/case | Undeclared colors: Yellow#5, and Yellow#6 | Status: Ongoing NOAA Tri-State Weather Alert — Special Weather Statement | Special Weather Statement issued August 10 at 5:50PM EDT by NWS Upton NY | Kings (Brooklyn); Southern Queens | Severity: Moderate HHS Update — H5N1 Avian Flu - H5N1 Bird Flu | Everything you need to know about the flu illness, including symptoms, treatment and prevention - CDC FDA Class II Recall — Wonton Wrappers packed into clear flexible plastic bag and sold as 40 units (16oz bags)/case. Wonton Wrappers packed into "Wonton Noodles Net Wt. 5 LB... | No labeling. Undeclared wheat and colors: Yellow#5, Yellow#6 | Status: Ongoing NOAA Tri-State Weather Alert — Special Weather Statement | Special Weather Statement issued August 10 at 5:31PM EDT by NWS Upton NY | Northern Fairfield; Putnam | Severity: Moderate HHS Update — H3N2v | Everything you need to know about the flu illness, including symptoms, treatment and prevention - CDC FDA Class II Recall — Vintage Roots Root Beer Syrup, packaged in glass bottle. Net Wt. 8oz. (236.6 mL). Distributed by Vintage Roots, PO Box 12, Brady, MT 59416. The produc... | Unapproved food additive: sassafras bark | Status: Terminated NOAA Tri-State Weather Alert — Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 10 at 6:03PM EDT until August 10 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ | Kent, DE; New Castle, DE; Sussex, DE; Caroline, MD; Kent, MD; Queen Anne's, MD; Talbot, MD; Cumberland, NJ | Severity: Severe HHS Update — Symptoms & Treatment | Everything you need to know about the flu illness, including symptoms, treatment and prevention - CDC FDA Class I Recall — Modern Warrior Ready, Dietary Supplement, 60 CAPSULES | FDA analysis revealed the presence of unapproved ingredients including tianeptine, 1,4 DMAA, and aniracetam | Status: Ongoing NOAA Tri-State Weather Alert — Severe Thunderstorm Watch | Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 10 at 5:20PM EDT until August 10 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ | Kent, DE; New Castle, DE; Sussex, DE; Caroline, MD; Kent, MD; Queen Anne's, MD; Talbot, MD; Cape May, NJ; Cumberland, NJ; Salem, NJ | Severity: Severe HHS Update — Prevention & Vaccination | Everything you need to know about the flu illness, including symptoms, treatment and prevention - CDC FDA Class I Recall — 1. TNVitamins 100% Organic Moringa Capsules 1,200 mg 2. TNVitamins 100% Organic Moringa Powder 96 grams | Contaminated with Salmonella | Status: Ongoing HHS Update — Children & Infants LP | Learn how to protect your children from the flu, get treatment instructions, and learn the warning signs that your child needs emergency medical assistance at Flu.gov HHS Update — What Is HIV/AIDS? | HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus, the virus that can lead to AIDS. Learn more HHS Update — Global Statistics | Global Statistics Index Page HHS Update — U.S. Statistics | Over 1.1 million people in the U.S. are living with HIV. One in six don’t know it. Get the facts FDA Class I Recall — Organic Moringa Powder; 15kg/bag (bulk); Product code: GJ96 | Moringa Powder ingredient positive for salmonella | Status: Ongoing NOAA Tri-State Weather Alert — Special Weather Statement | Special Weather Statement issued August 10 at 6:03PM EDT by NWS Upton NY | Northwest Suffolk; Southwest Suffolk; Northern Queens; Northern Nassau; Southern Queens; Southern Nassau | Severity: Moderate WHO USA Health Indicator 2021: 76.4 HHS Update — About Pandemics | Definition, characteristics, and impact of a flu pandemic FDA Class II Recall — Brooklyn Roasting Company Pasteurized Cold Brew Concentrate; 2.5gal; bag in a box distributed between 04/01/2026 and 06/20/2026 | Ambient storage of the product may lead to Clostridium botulinum toxin formation | Status: Ongoing NOAA Tri-State Weather Alert — Special Weather Statement | Special Weather Statement issued August 10 at 5:57PM EDT by NWS Upton NY | Northern Fairfield; Southern Fairfield; Putnam; Northern Westchester | Severity: Moderate HHS Update — H1N1 - originally referred to as Swine Flu | Everything you need to know about the flu illness, including symptoms, treatment and prevention - CDC FDA Class II Recall — Man Fon Inc. Won Ton Wrappers Extra Thin; Net Wt. 10 oz; UPC# 757168 977315, Keep Refrigerated, Can be Frozen. Sold in 48 units (10oz)/case | Undeclared colors: Yellow#5, and Yellow#6 | Status: Ongoing NOAA Tri-State Weather Alert — Special Weather Statement | Special Weather Statement issued August 10 at 5:50PM EDT by NWS Upton NY | Kings (Brooklyn); Southern Queens | Severity: Moderate HHS Update — H5N1 Avian Flu - H5N1 Bird Flu | Everything you need to know about the flu illness, including symptoms, treatment and prevention - CDC FDA Class II Recall — Wonton Wrappers packed into clear flexible plastic bag and sold as 40 units (16oz bags)/case. Wonton Wrappers packed into "Wonton Noodles Net Wt. 5 LB... | No labeling. Undeclared wheat and colors: Yellow#5, Yellow#6 | Status: Ongoing NOAA Tri-State Weather Alert — Special Weather Statement | Special Weather Statement issued August 10 at 5:31PM EDT by NWS Upton NY | Northern Fairfield; Putnam | Severity: Moderate HHS Update — H3N2v | Everything you need to know about the flu illness, including symptoms, treatment and prevention - CDC FDA Class II Recall — Vintage Roots Root Beer Syrup, packaged in glass bottle. Net Wt. 8oz. (236.6 mL). Distributed by Vintage Roots, PO Box 12, Brady, MT 59416. The produc... | Unapproved food additive: sassafras bark | Status: Terminated NOAA Tri-State Weather Alert — Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 10 at 6:03PM EDT until August 10 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ | Kent, DE; New Castle, DE; Sussex, DE; Caroline, MD; Kent, MD; Queen Anne's, MD; Talbot, MD; Cumberland, NJ | Severity: Severe HHS Update — Symptoms & Treatment | Everything you need to know about the flu illness, including symptoms, treatment and prevention - CDC FDA Class I Recall — Modern Warrior Ready, Dietary Supplement, 60 CAPSULES | FDA analysis revealed the presence of unapproved ingredients including tianeptine, 1,4 DMAA, and aniracetam | Status: Ongoing NOAA Tri-State Weather Alert — Severe Thunderstorm Watch | Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 10 at 5:20PM EDT until August 10 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ | Kent, DE; New Castle, DE; Sussex, DE; Caroline, MD; Kent, MD; Queen Anne's, MD; Talbot, MD; Cape May, NJ; Cumberland, NJ; Salem, NJ | Severity: Severe HHS Update — Prevention & Vaccination | Everything you need to know about the flu illness, including symptoms, treatment and prevention - CDC FDA Class I Recall — 1. TNVitamins 100% Organic Moringa Capsules 1,200 mg 2. TNVitamins 100% Organic Moringa Powder 96 grams | Contaminated with Salmonella | Status: Ongoing HHS Update — Children & Infants LP | Learn how to protect your children from the flu, get treatment instructions, and learn the warning signs that your child needs emergency medical assistance at Flu.gov HHS Update — What Is HIV/AIDS? | HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus, the virus that can lead to AIDS. Learn more HHS Update — Global Statistics | Global Statistics Index Page HHS Update — U.S. Statistics | Over 1.1 million people in the U.S. are living with HIV. One in six don’t know it. Get the facts
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Executive Memo: This Professor Spent 30 Years Studying… Vibes?

Leadership, Memos & Executive Briefings By   Dr. Eli Joseph Dr. Eli Joseph , Dr. Janice Gassam Asare Dr. Janice Gassam Asare
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TO: Dr. Jason Del Gandio (Professor of Instruction, Temple University)

FROM: Dr. Eli Joseph & Dr. Janice Gassam Asare

DATE: July 15, 2026, at 12 PM EST

RELEASE DATE: August 10, 2026

EPISODE TITLE: This Professor Spent 30 Years Studying… Vibes?

EPISODE SCORE: Boardroom Vibes

Narrative Overview

Dr. Jason Del Gandio has devoted the last thirty years to studying “vibes,” using his unique philosophies to develop a comprehensive understanding of how vibes operate across multiple dimensions of experience. By defining “vibe” as an active energy exchange, he goes beyond simply using slang to describe the interaction of attributes such as body language and dispositions to connect individuals on a deeper level through multiple indicators that create a unified effect.

The purpose of this episode is to connect the dots between collective vibes and the need for structural social justice on a macroeconomic level. As opposed to responding with surface-level “good vibes only” rhetoric as the norm, Dr. Del Gandio has demonstrated how the energy of collective experience is present among all aspects of public discourse (and support), systemic environments, and grassroots movements—all of which are created by and based upon one energy source.

Finally, he will provide a framework for individuals and organizations interested in how to read, adjust, and apply collective energy using psychological strategies so that they may effectively disrupt oppressive systems, maintain their own personal peace of mind, and engage in sustainable, emotionally supportive advocacy.

Editor’s Note: The Academic Boardroom’s episodic memoranda publish the full scope of our internal preparatory research, core market data, and targeted queries before recording. Some of the questions documented before our recording may have been modified or omitted from our episode.

 

Possible Questions to Consider for Our Conversation:

  1. What was your life like growing up, and what early experiences led you to pursue higher education and study communications?
  2. How do you explain the connection between a person’s individual energy or presence and the fight for social justice?
  3. What does a social justice movement look and feel like when a community comes together?
  4. How can toxic or oppressive environments use negative energy to drain people and hold them back?
  5. Why is the popular idea of focusing exclusively on positive feelings harmful to real social justice work?
  6. How can activists use their collective energy to shift public conversations and demand change?
  7. What are some simple ways people fighting for a cause can protect themselves from absorbing negative energy?
  8. How does the feel of a physical environment—like a city street or a community center—impact how people feel safe or welcome?
  9. In what ways can understanding interpersonal energy help people from completely different backgrounds build better relationships?
  10. How can leaders use a welcoming, positive presence to inspire everyday people to join a movement?
  11. How do different cultures around the world use unique words or concepts to describe this exchange of energy?

 

Faculty affiliations

NYU School of Professional Studies
Columbia University

Dr. Janice Gassam Asare
Dr. Eli Joseph

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