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Sarah Seegal is the CEO of Affect Mental Health. This organization incubates mental health startups, helping them accelerate mental health solutions and address the challenges of stigmas, access, and quality of the mental health system. With an extensive background in the mental health space, including healthcare economics, coaching, and counseling, Sarah has worked with healthcare companies and organizations such as Kip Health, Lyra Health, Breakthrough (later acquired by MDLive), and One Medical Group. Sarah is SafeTalk Certified and holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Economics from Vassar College, where she also built a national model for peer counseling. Sarah joins me today to discuss the current failures facing the mental health system in America and the opportunities presented to society to make things right. We discuss the role that the environment plays in your mental health and how considering a patient's environment can positively transform the success of their treatment. We discuss the four key elements that make up our mental health and the importance of connecting each element to achieve optimal mental health. We also discuss the role that the COVID-19 pandemic will have on society's mental health status and what Sarah believes we should do to respond and help others cope with the crisis in a healthy and sustainable way. Mental health issues are a human epidemic, and our system fails to help the millions in need. This talk puts a spotlight on how each of us can help, starting with seeing the whole thing differently. “We've been funding basic science and neuro-science with the intention of understanding what's going on and how to fix things at a biochemical level, but in the last few decades, we've really neglected the environment of the person.” - Sarah SeegalThis week on Insert:Human●     How a person's environment can impact their mental health●     The connection between our biological, psychological, social, and spiritual elements and the impact of an unbalance between these elements●     How Affect Mental Health helps mental health startups accelerate and improve the mental health system●     The startup ventures Affect supports and the two current startup companies Affect is currently incubating●     Common stigmas around addiction and prescription medication abuse●     The education and societal limitations impacting our human development system●     The impact that COVID-19 will have on people's mental health and how Sarah believes we should respond to the current crisis while protecting our mental health●     The challenges associated with accepting a ‘new norm' Resources Mentioned:●     Radical Acceptance - Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)●     From Pull to Push: How to Manage Our Time In Disquieting Times●     21 ACT Worksheets and Ways to Apply Acceptance & Commitment Therapy - Positive Psychology Connect with Sarah Seegal:●     Affect Mental Health●     Affect Mental Health on LinkedIn●     Affect Mental Health on Instagram●     Affect Mental Health on Facebook●     Affect Mental Health on Twitter●     Sarah Seegal on LinkedIn Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better WorldThanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | SpotifyBe sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Fear can be a crippling emotion. It prevents us from stepping out of our comfort zones, meeting new people, and exploring new opportunities. Its primary purpose is to protect us from physical or mental harm. But we can't live in a bubble forever. Sometimes, we must have the courage to overcome our fears, step out of our comfort zones, and try new things in order to continue our personal and professional growth. And the good news is that having courage versus fear is a choice.  So, how do you choose courage over fear? Today, I discuss the role of fear and courage in our everyday life and why we need to have the courage to swallow our fears and embrace new opportunities. I share my experiences with debilitating fear, how I allowed it to get in my way and control my life, and how I finally found the courage to step out of my comfort zone. I discuss the concept of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and how these needs play a role in our feelings of fear. I discuss why I believe fear and courage are two sides of the same coin and why conquering your fears is less about becoming fearless and more about having the courage to learn what to do with them. I also explain the benefits of choosing courage when faced with moments of fear in our daily lives and the importance of reaching out to your tribe to help you overcome fearful moments. If fear is getting in the way of you realizing the wonder of you, listen here.  “The way to freedom is through the door of fear.” - Chris ColbertThis week on Insert:Human●     My journey of exploration, contemplation, and studying of my personal fears, why I was afraid, and what I needed to do to overcome them●     Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and how your core needs impact your feelings of fear●     Common fears that manifest in each of us every day●     Why I believe it is impossible for people to be completely fearless●     Why fear is a choice and the benefits of choosing courage over fear●     Reaching out and embracing your tribe to help you conquer fearful moments●     The connection between ‘fear' and ‘freedom' Resources Mentioned:●     Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.  Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you.  Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

 Mark J. Silverman is no stranger to adversity and life's obstacles. After beating addiction and homelessness, Mark started his journey to becoming a resiliency expert, public speaker, leadership coach, and the #1 Amazon bestselling author of Only 10s: Using Distraction to Get the Right Things Done. Mark helps high-performing entrepreneurs and leaders achieve greater heights and find sustainable, fulfilling success in their life and business. He is also the host of the popular podcast, Mastering Midlife, where he speaks with high-performance business leaders to unlock their secrets of mastering life's challenges to create a life of sustainable, fulfilling success. Mark joins me today to discuss why he believes mid-life is not really about mid-life and why it's more about discovering what you truly want in life. He shares why society believes the hustle and grind of success are worth the insurmountable challenges and obstacles we face to achieve it and why he decided to be the voice that challenged this mindset and help others realize that success and fulfillment do not have to be mutually exclusive. He shares his lessons about mid-life, why your age has nothing to do with when you experience a ‘midlife crisis,' and his mission to help others realize we are all free to create the person we want to be and the life we want to live. “It is absolutely possible - and preferable - to be wildly successful and sane.” - Mark J. Silverman This week on Insert:Human●     Mark's background, his struggle with addiction and homelessness, and how he became a resiliency and leadership expert●     How Mark discovered his passion for coaching ●     Society's belief that the hustle, grind, and success is worth the challenges, struggles, and adversity●     The lessons Mark has learned from his conversations with high-performing leaders●     What the midlife experience is and why they do not only happen in your midlife years●     Cultivating friends and relationships●     The importance of taking care of your mental health●     Strategies to get comfortable with your vulnerabilities●     Realizing we are all free to create the person we want to be●     Understanding that fear and courage are choices  Connect with Mark J. Silverman:●     Mark J. Silverman Website●     Book: Only 10s: Using Distraction to Get the Right Things Done by Mark Silverman●     Mastering Midlife●     Mastering Midlife Podcast●     Mark J. Silverman on Facebook●     Mark J. Silverman on Twitter●     Mark J. Silverman on YouTube●     Mark J. Silverman on LinkedIn Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better WorldThanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.  Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you.  Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

If you don't know where you're going, then how are you going to get there? Our intentions act as a guiding light to help us realize our dreams and achieve our goals. Intentionality increases our chances of achieving the outcomes we seek. The power of setting our intentions truly applies to every area of our lives - from building relationships and parenting our children to establishing a thriving career and leading our businesses and communities. But too often, we fail to articulate what our intentions are, often leading to frustration, unhappiness and unrealized potential.  In today's episode, I discuss the power of setting intentions and how expressing your intentions can impact your ability to reach the outcomes you desire. I discuss how intention-setting can be applied to every aspect of our lives and work. I delve into why it's important for policymakers to articulate their intentions for their cities, states, and countries, and why each individual needs to get clear on their own, unique intentions. I also share strategies you can use to help you get clear on your personal intentions and how your intentions impact the type of people you attract into your life. If you're feeling stuck in some part of your life or career, this show is worth a listen.    “You have to work on yourself in order to get clear about what it is you seek, but also to enable what it is you seek to be found.” - Chris Colbert   This week on Insert:Human ●     The importance of setting intentions about the way we raise our children●     How intentionality applies to our relationship dynamics●     How intentionality can be applied in the professional and academic setting●     Applying intentionality to culture and politics●     Getting clear about your own, personal intentions and how it leads to a sense of fulfillment●     How journaling and documentation can help you get clear on your life's intentions ●     The Law of Attraction and the role that your intentions play in the people you attract  Resources Mentioned: ●     Book: This Is It by Chris Colbert    Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.  Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you.  Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

My dear friend and Chakra healer, Melissa Yahia, joins me today to discuss the importance of seeking clarity from within and trusting your intuition. We discuss how she helped me through a period of ‘stuckness' and how it paved the path to become who I am today. We discuss why intuition and metaphysics are considered ‘taboo' concepts and why we believe your intuitive connections allow real meaning and happiness to flourish. We discuss why most people need to hit ‘rock bottom' before discovering a new path toward happiness and fulfillment, how burying feelings like anger impacts your physical, mental, and emotional health, and empathy's role in dealing with these emotions. Melissa also shares her prediction for the future after the coronavirus pandemic has subsided and her advice for reclaiming your power as a human and regain your momentum.“Trust YOUR inner guide. Trust YOUR information. Trust your intuition.” - Melissa YahiaThis week on Insert:Human●     How Melissa helped me through my ‘stuckness' and how it transformed my life●     Why intuition and metaphysical experiences are considered ‘taboo' in society and why it's in these connections that real meaning and happiness can flourish●     How Melissa found clarity in herself and her life by looking within●     The concept of The Tree of Empathy and its role in removing deeply buried anger●     Melissa's predictions for what the future holds after the COVID-19 pandemic is over●     Why Melissa believes our true power as human beings is our level of consciousness and awareness●     Melissa's advice for getting unstuck and taking back your power to gain momentum●     The importance of following your intuition and stepping out of your comfort zone Resources Mentioned:●     Book: Lotus Flower Living by Julie Matheson●     Book: Power vs. Force by David R. Hawkins, M.D. Ph.D Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.  Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers like you.  Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website. 

Rabbi Marc Baker is the President and CEO of Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP), a Jewish non-profit organization in Massachusetts. Having spent most of his life in Greater Boston's Jewish community, Rabbi Marc has served as Head of School at Gann Academy, Greater Boston's pluralistic Jewish high school, for over a decade. He has also served as scholar-in-residence for CJP's Cynthia and Leon Shulman Acharai Leadership Program from 2013 to 2018. Rabbi Marc has also spent 4 years in Jerusalem studying at Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies and The Hebrew University. He attended Phillips Academy Andover and received his bachelor's degree in religious studies at Yale University. Currently, Rabbi Marc resides in Brookline, Massachusetts with his wife and four children. Rabbi Marc joins me today to share his perspective on what it means to be human. He describes the CJP mission to bring people together and how the organization's mission aligns with his perspective on humanity. He explains why he believes being human is not merely an individual journey, but an inter-connected one and how the modern world has lost that deep sense of interconnection. We discuss how the coronavirus pandemic has encouraged people's sense of excessive individuality and inequality and how we can use this experience as a way to realize our individual and collective humanity as an effective guide toward a better future generation. We also discuss how moments of micro and macro fear provide us with unique opportunities of choice and the importance of getting comfortable with the complexities of being courageous. “We are, fundamentally - in our DNA - inter-connected with one another.” - Rabbi Marc Baker This week on Insert:Human●     How CJP's mission aligns with what Rabbi Marc believes the definition of ‘being human' truly is●     Why Rabbi Marc believes the human journey is not, fundamentally, an individual one●     Unpacking the term ‘individuality' and how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people's sense of excessive individuality and inequality●     The COVID Paradox of Intimacy and what Rabbi Marc believes our greatest obstacle for us to realize is our individual and collective humanity●     Confronting moments of macro and micro fear and how it's an opportunity to choose whether to embrace fear or embrace courage●     Getting comfortable with the complexity and spectrum of being courageous●     The Circles of Trust concept and the two fundamental challenges of building cultural community●     How the Jewish community is contributing to a better world Our Favorite Quotes:●     “Choosing hope over fear does not mean denying that we feel fear.” - Rabbi Marc Baker●     “It's very hard to make decisions when you acknowledge there might be more than one right way.” - Rabbi Marc Baker●     “It's continuity in the name of transformation. It's knowing where you come from because it has something to say to where you're going.” - Rabbi Marc Baker Resources Mentioned:●     Book: Healing the Heart of Democracy: The Courage to Create a Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit by Parker J. Palmer Connect with Rabbi Marc Baker:●     Combined Jewish Philanthropies●     Combined Jewish Philanthropies on LinkedIn●     Combined Jewish Philanthropies on Instagram●     Combined Jewish Philanthropies on Facebook●     Combined Jewish Philanthropies on Twitter●     Rabbi Marc Baker on LinkedIn Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.  Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you.  Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Prior to the pandemic, life was on fast forward. Work was nuts, bars and restaurants were jammed, schedules were packed, traffic was bad and getting worse. There was not enough time on our days to do it all.  And then, COVID-19.  The world stopped. And so did we. We now find ourselves sitting alone with our thoughts. Scrolling through Facebook or binge-watching Netflix series after Netflix series. We're doing a whole lot of nothing. But there's a lot we can learn about ourselves and the world around us when we embrace nothingness. In today's episode, I discuss the importance of doing nothing and why it's a muscle or skill you can build and hone. I discuss how nothingness encourages creativity and innovation, creating both contrast and focus in our lives while allowing us to face the truths of our current reality. I discuss how businesses and organizations can benefit from encouraging their employees to take time off to ‘just be' and do nothing. I also discuss how the quietude forced upon us during the COVID-19 pandemic has created a profound opportunity for personal growth, placed a spotlight on humanity, and challenged us to learn how to create from within without requiring external forces to define the trajectory of our lives.   “We all have the capacity to create something from nothing. The key is a combination of courage and time.” - Chris Colbert   This week on Insert:Human ●     Society's perspective on worthiness●     Harvard Business Review contributor, Peter Bregman's perspective on the ‘white space' in life, why it's important, and why he believes it's a muscle you can build●     The importance of encouraging your staff to stay home and do nothing●     Addressing unfounded fears and feelings of discomfort around doing nothing●     How to embrace doing nothing and how it can help eliminate the stress and worry of our daily lives●     How the world has shifted from ‘pull' to ‘push' and how the blank space it creates has impacted us and our children●     Why learning how to deal with nothingness is hard, but not impossible●     How the COVID-19 pandemic has shined a spotlight on humanity and created a profound opportunity for personal growth  Our Favorite Quotes: ●     “What if the best life preserver is not doing more - but rather, doing less? In fact, doing nothing.” - Chris Colbert●     “To do nothing, we must find the courage to let go of all that we think we have to do - and replace it with a silent contemplation of what we could and should do.” - Chris Colbert●     “When the omnipresence of pull recedes to be replaced by push, we feel a quiet desperation emerge in ourselves and our children.” - Chris Colbert●     “That is what makes these unprecedented times a form of opportunity, of profound opportunity - the chance to change the context of our lives from pull to push.” - Chris Colbert  Resources Mentioned: ●     The Importance of Doing Nothing article●     Not Enough Time? Try Doing Nothing by Peter Bregman, Harvard Business Review●     From Push to Pull: How to Manage Our Time in Disquieting Times article    Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.  Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you.  Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Lameen Abdul-Malik is the Founder of 100 Ideas Cafe, a crowd-sourcing platform designed to generate impactful ideas for the world, focusing on UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Lameen's ultimate goal with 100 Ideas Cafe is to change the lives of a billion people. In December 2005, Lameen and his team received the Nobel Peace Prize from the International Atomic Energy Agency for their non-advocacy of the Iraq war.  Lameen joins me today to discuss what 100 Ideas Cafe is, how he plans to change the lives of 1 billion people, and his thoughts on AI in finding climate change solutions. He shares how 100 Ideas Cafe works and how it's physically set up in major cities. He explains how technology can offer solutions that are grounded in nature. Lameen also describes his love for coffee and his thoughts on conveniences that allow people to never step outside their homes. "Start today. Start the journey now. Don't wait for anything to happen first." - Lameen Abdul-Malik This week on Insert:Human ●     Why Lameen wants to impact 1 billion people●     What 100 Ideas Cafe is and how it works●     Lameen's thoughts on climate change and related deaths●     UN Sustainable Development Goals●     Crowdsourcing ideas and potential market viabilities●     How 100 Ideas Cafe manifests physically in the real world●     Looking at technology-based challenges to solve climate change●     Lameen's love for coffee and how he prefers his cup●     How technology created the wrong kind of anonymity Connect with Lameen Abdul-Malik: ●     100 Ideas Cafe●     Lameen Abdul-Malik on LinkedIn Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.  Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you.  Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Eric Weiner is an author, keynote speaker, and blogger. He is known for writing books that ask some of life's more profound questions on happiness, intellect, and philosophy. His latest book, The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers, explores what dead philosophers can teach us about modern-day living. Eric was also a former foreign correspondent for NPR and a reporter for The New York Times. Eric joins me today to discuss the idea of progress and whether it's always good or bad. He explains why religion still has a place in today's technology-driven life. He describes the different ways technology can be biased. He shares what it means to be useful when aging alongside newer and faster technologies. Eric also discusses the easiest ways to find happiness today. "What I find interesting is not what is said, but what is unsaid. What is unsaid is we are confused about progress, what it means, what it looks like, and its importance." - Eric Weiner This week on Insert:Human ●      Why Eric is a recurring guest on my show●      Eric's thoughts on the state of the world and the role of technology ●      Why progress is a topic we all collectively find confusing●      Why technological progress can be considered a religion●      Why every piece of technology has a bias●      Some of the simplest ways to boost personal happiness●      Why people assume technology is a good thing●      Why Eric says religion is still essential in today's society●      How usefulness is attached to age●      The one thing listeners should think about after this episode Connect with Eric Weiner: ●      Eric Weiner Website●      Writing & Wellbeing in Bhutan●      Atlas of Ideas Newsletter●      Book: The Geography of Bliss: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World●      Book: The Geography of Genius: Lessons from the World's Most Creative Places●      Book: The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers●      Book: Man Seeks God●      Eric Weiner on LinkedIn Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.  Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you.  Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Julie Jungalwala is the Co-founder and President of the Academic Leadership Group. She is also the Founder and Executive Director of the Institute for the Future of Learning as well as a leadership instructor in Harvard Extension School's Essential Management Skills for Emerging Leaders professional development program. She is the author of The Human Side of Changing Education. Julie has a Master's degree in Education, Technology, and Innovation and Education from Harvard University Graduate School of Education as well as a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Queen's University Belfast. Julie joins me today to discuss the three truths of education, which expose the actual goals of the educational system, what it should be aiming for, and where its weaknesses are. She discusses the need for schools to release control and compliance, helping children be more self-authoring and curious. Julie explores cultural bias and examples of the educational system not leveraging what we know about how humans learn and grow. Julie also reveals five critical decisions and questions for educators and leaders that intersect with the three truths. “With how events have unfolded in the last eighteen months, we really need to make some fundamental changes reflected by these three truths, and our future depends on it.” - Julie Jungalwala This week on Insert:Human ●      Defining the three truths of education●      Why schools are an institute of knowing and not an institute of learning●      How schools need to reorient themselves to help kids be more autonomous●      Enabling human beings to change, learn, and grow continually for the rest of their lives●      How cultural bias affects the educational system●      How the educational system doesn't leverage what we know about how human beings learn and grow●      How experimentation, feedback, and the chance to try again are fundamental to success●      Five critical decisions and questions for any system of education Resources Mentioned: ●      Podcast: The Reinvention Mandate with Julie Jungalwala●      Book: Helping People Change: Coaching with Compassion for Lifelong Learning and Growth by Richard Boyatzis, Melvin Smith, and Ellen Van Oosten Connect with Julie Jungalwala: ●      Academic Leadership Group●      Institute for the Future of Learning●      Reinvention Mandate●      Book: The Human Side of Changing Education: How to Lead Change With Clarity, Conviction, and Courage●      Julie Jungalwala on LinkedIn●      Julie Jungalwala on Twitter Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.  Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you.  Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Susan Hunt Stevens is the Founder and CEO of WeSpire, an employee engagement platform that designs positive impact programs like sustainability and CSR for forward-thinking global companies. Their programs are meticulously backed by applied behavioral science. She also helped write the first white paper on the internet about behavioral advertising and marketing.  Susan joins me today to discuss what WeSpire is about and detail its programs. She describes her passion for sustainability and where the industry is headed concerning ESG and employee activism. She illustrates how their platform uses triggers to develop a company's ESG culture. She reveals how current events have forced economies worldwide to shift where they source energy. Susan also explains the one thing we should all get behind for climate change. "The most powerful information trigger is social."- Susan Hunt Stevens This week on Insert:Human ●     How Susan created WeSpire●     Susan's passion for sustainability●     Getting behind ESG and employee activism over the last two years●     Why Susan is a bit cynical about corporations regarding their sincerity towards ESG●     Building a culture that encourages ESG practices●     The triggers the platform uses for clients to learn●     How the people around you can motivate you to do things●     Susan's advice for organizations to find purpose●     What prevents humanity from recognizing global threats as a collective●     Behavioral change and what our fight or flight response has to do with it●     The one thing Susan says the world needs to rally behind●     How the war in Ukraine is forcing Europe to use renewable energy sources Connect with Susan Hunt Stevens: ●     WeSpire●     WeSpire on LinkedIn●     Susan Hunt Stevens on LinkedIn●     Susan Hunt Stevens on Twitter●     Email: susan@wespire.com Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.  Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you.  Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Sherin Mathew is an AI strategist, ethicist, public speaker, and data specialist. He founded Public Intelligence, a social enterprise built to represent humanity's response to the inevitable increase in AI-powered roles and occupations. Their primary concern as a platform is job availability and security for future generations. Aside from speaking about AI's impact on job opportunities, Sherin works as an AI strategist at AI Tech UK and as the CTO and Chief AI and Ethics Officer at Lexyfi. Sherin joins me today to discuss his passions for technology and our rights to our own intelligence. He deconstructs “sensitive intelligence” and shares why he named his first robot Gabriel. He explains how AI will take over mechanical jobs and describes what can happen to those left without job opportunities. He reveals the problem with innovating too fast and details the risks associated with data leaks. Sherin also deliberates on what it means to be accountable in how we share and protect our intelligence. "AI is ruthless. It will literally impact every industry." - Sherin Mathew This week on Insert:Human ●     Recapping what Insert:Human is all about●     Where Sherin's passion for tech started●     Sherin's first robot, Gabriel●     What Sherin considers "sensitive intelligence"●     The future of job automation and how we upskill our workforce●     How AI will disrupt and create opportunities simultaneously●     The problem with high-speed innovations●     Ethics in technology and AI●     Defining ethics in various cultures●     Being accountable for how we protect and share our intelligence Resources Mentioned: ●     General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Connect with Sherin Mathew: ●     AI Tech UK●     Lexyfi●     Public Intelligence●     Sherin Mathew on LinkedIn Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.  Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you.  Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Richard Barrett is a world-renowned thought leader in the areas of cultural transformation, personal development, and values-based leadership. He is the Founder of the Barret Academy, an international think-tank that aims to provide practical advice on human consciousness rooted in science. Richard is also the author of the book, Worldview Dynamics and the Well Being of Nations, which explores the process of setting out to find the dominant worldview and the well-being of a nation. Richard joins me to discuss recent events, particularly the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. He shares how this war resulted from Putin's poor childhood experiences. He explains how businesses responded to it and why values-driven decisions now affect economies more than ever. Richard also describes why the US isn't an excellent example of democracy, what the Nordics did right regarding child-rearing, and why the future of society rests on women. "Civilizations don't clash. What clashes are world views." - Richard Barrett This week on Insert:Human ●     Who Richard is: his professional career and his interests●     Recapping the recent events between Russia and Ukraine●     Why the war is akin to Putin's miserable childhood●     How business leaders responded to the war●     The positive evolution of consciousness in the last decade●     Why the US isn't a good example of a democracy●     Why Putin can't win in Ukraine●     Why India wants to take over Pakistan●     How the status of women and child-rearing determines the upbringing of future citizens●     How Nordic countries prepared their people during industrialization●     The root cause of division in the United States●     What Richard wants the audience to take away from the episode Resources Mentioned: ●     Podcast: The Growing Consciousness with Richard Barrett Connect with Richard Barrett: ●     The Barrett Academy●     E-Learning Courses●     Humanity Awareness Initiative●     Book: Worldview Dynamics and the Well Being of Nations●     The Barrett Academy on Facebook●     Richard Barrett on LinkedIn●     Richard Barrett on Twitter●     Email: richard@barrettacademy.com Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.  Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you.  Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Sabina Bhatia is the Chief Customer Officer at PayActiv, a financial service that aims to help employees get financial relief between paychecks. As the company's Chief Customer Officer, Sabina is the voice of PayActiv clients and employees. Before becoming part of PayActiv, Sabina learned the tools of the trade from spending 20 years in Wall Street. Sabina joins me today to explain what PayActiv is, how their system works, and how their service improves employees' mental health. She details the concept of Conscious Capitalism and how it came to be. She describes how various industries have become aware of how they affect the environment. Sabina also discusses how the pandemic forced many companies to treat their employees better. “The US is the richest country in the world, and in that country you have a third world country sitting there.” - Sabina Bhatia This week on Insert:Human ●     Who Sabina Bhatia is, her professional experience, and her role today●     Growing awareness within the corporate world●     Conscious Capitalism and its genesis●     Impacting the community the business serves●     Recognizing the zeitgeist as an industry●     The amount of money overdraft fees produce●     How PayActiv was founded and its mission for the people●     Their findings regarding their users and earned wage access●     How the pandemic taught businesses how to treat their employees better●     The best course of action for the listeners who care about improving the world Connect with Sabina Bhatia: ●     PayActiv●     Book: It's About TIME: How Businesses Can Save the World●     PayActiv on Twitter●     Sabina Bhatia on LinkedIn Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.  Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you.  Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Progress means taking risks, but sometimes we let fear paralyze us. We allow fear to make us think it's impossible to move from where we are—that it's safer to stay put. On the other hand, the bold ignore their fears, which is problematic in itself as it invites an array of dangers and risks. How do we manage the right balance between fear and possibility? In this episode, I explain how to win the battle between fear and possibility. I discuss why having too much fear or possibility is terrible and reveal how to achieve the correct ratio. I describe how I let fear rule some of my major life decisions and the long-term effects thereof. I relate fear and possibility to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and list the three questions we need to ask ourselves. I also explore why the US is currently operating in fear."Whatever we seek to transform, we can only succeed if the force of possibility within us outweighs the force of fear." - Chris ColbertThis week on Insert:Human●      Achieving the right ratio between fear and possibility●      Why too much fear or possibility is bad●      Some major decisions I made out of fear●      Reviewing Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs●      What allowed me to find a better ratio●      Asking ourselves about mastery, autonomy, and purpose●      How the pandemic threw everything into a fear-based tailspin●      The fear of loss surrounding the US today●      My one wish for the worldResources Mentioned:●      Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs●      Book: A Course in Miracles by Helen SchucmanInsert:Human - For a Better Life & Better WorldThanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | SpotifyBe sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Seth David Radwell is a thought leader in consumer marketing as well as the author of the book, American Schism, which explores the historical roots of the political divide currently dominating the American landscape. He holds a Master's degree in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Seth also previously served as CEO of The Proactiv Company, America's leader in acne skin care.Seth joins me today to describe the historical context of America's political divide and his outlook for the future of political discussions. He explains his motivation behind writing American Schism. He discusses why at least 77% of Americans are disappointed with today's political dialogues. He shares his thoughts on the Constitution and identifies the aspects that need to be updated to fit today's standards and culture. Seth also elaborates on the benefits of adopting ranked-choice voting across the country."In the last couple of years, we've been teetering toward giving up on our truth and enlightenment-based approach to solving problems, and that's dangerous." - Seth David RadwellThis week on Insert:Human●      What motivated Seth to write American Schism●      Why American society's aversion to political discussion is a hindrance●      Why a majority of Americans are unsatisfied with the current political dialogue●      Seth's opinions on Benjamin Franklin●      The significant periods in American history that contributed to today's political divide●      Seth's thoughts on the Constitution and why it needs significant amendments●      The difference between regulating private companies and public personalities●      Why Seth is optimistic regarding logical and unemotionally charged political discourse●      The benefits of ranked-choice votingResources Mentioned:●      Braver Angels●      Rank The VoteConnect with Seth David Radwell:●      Seth David Radwell Website●      Book: American Schism●      Seth David Radwell on LinkedIn●      Email: sradwell@SethDavidRadwell.comInsert:Human - For a Better Life & Better WorldThanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | SpotifyBe sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Matt Spielman is the Founder and Head Coach of Inflection Point Partners, a platform of experienced and trained coaches who help clients reach meaningful goals. He is the author of Inflection Points: How to Work and Live with Purpose, which guides readers toward their goals. Matt is also a career coach at Harvard Business School and an adjunct professor at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs.Matt joins me today to describe Inflection Points, what prompted him to write it, and what readers can expect. Matt discusses why the Great Resignation was a long time coming and how poor work engagement contributed to it on top of COVID-19. He explains how you can establish what success means to you without looking at the success of others. He reveals why being a coach is a lucrative business opportunity. Matt also outlines how to use the “Purpose Puzzle” to achieve personal goals."Success comes from having the desire and the ability to listen to oneself and the courage to act upon it." - Matt SpielmanThis week on Insert:Human●      What Inflection Points is about●      Matt's thoughts on the Great Resignation●      The critical question everyone should ask themselves today●      Why employee engagement in the workplace has decreased●      Establishing your definition of success●      What made Matt write a book about the Great Resignation●      Why having a coaching career is lucrative today●      Solving your life's “Purpose Puzzle”Resources Mentioned:●      Book: A Beautiful Constraint: How To Transform Your Limitations Into Advantages, and Why It's Everyone's Business by Mark BardenConnect with Matt Spielman:●      Inflection Point Partners●      Book: Inflection Points: How to Work and Live with Purpose●      Matt Spielman on LinkedIn●      Phone: (917) 664-5651Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better WorldThanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | SpotifyBe sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Despite the challenges imposed by the pandemic, human resilience prevailed when it came to productivity and work—switching to an almost fully-virtual economy for the last two years. Now that we're slowly coming out of quarantine, industries are now met with a dilemma: Should we retain the current virtual setup, or should we push for back-to-office measures? Neither is correct, and it's because the future is hybrid.In this episode, I share my thoughts on why we're finally returning to our pre-pandemic ways. I discuss how various industries adapted to working virtually and the pros and cons thereof. I explain why the best way to move forward is to meet both virtual and physical work in the middle. I discuss the arguments to be made for those who want an entirely virtual world and those against it. I also share why the future is hybrid, no matter what."We've been marching toward a hybrid world since this thing called 'digital' first began." - Chris ColbertThis week on Insert:Human●      Why the whole world wants a hybrid workplace●      How we all arrived at agreeing to a hybrid future●      How the pandemic forced industries to sustain productivity while in quarantine●      What companies had to accept regarding the benefits of physical and virtual work●      What "equilibrium" is and how it shaped our path towards the hybrid future●      Asking if humans should be worried about a fully digital world●      The driving force of hybridizationInsert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | SpotifyBe sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Chunka Mui is a futurist, innovation advisor, and author. He helps organizations design and test innovation strategies built to make the world a better place for future generations. He co-authored A Brief History of a Perfect Future: Inventing the World We Can Proudly Leave Our Kids by 2050, which explores future innovations that are set to guide the world by 2050. Chunka has also contributed an astonishing 200+ articles on Forbes, which have garnered millions of views.Chunka joins me today to discuss his latest book and what inspired him to write it. He explains what we can expect from carbon emissions and climate change by 2050. He describes the effect of the Net Zero Coalition and how electric-powered vehicles can help us achieve the 8% CO2 reduction goal. Chunka also shares his opinions on funding technologies designed only to do things faster and more efficiently."We're in a golden age wherein every organization we can find intersects with purpose, growth, and society.” - Chunka MuiThis week on Insert:Human●      Who Chunka Mui is and why he became a writer●      The story behind Chunka's latest book●      Chunka's thoughts on carbon emissions and the Net Zero Coalition●      Changing our strategy for carbon emissions●      Shifting toward electric vehicles to get the 8% CO2 reduction goal●      Why Chunka is optimistic about AI●      Chunka's thoughts on technology that serves only to accelerate processes●      Deliberating on the potential need for an accountability systemResources Mentioned:●      Book: Plausible Deniability by Robert Gilbert●      Probable Futures●      106| PROBABLE FUTURES AND THE CLIMATE CURE WITH DR.SPENCER GLENDONConnect with Chunka Mui:●      Chunka Mui Website●      Chunka Mui's Books on Amazon●      Book: A Brief History of a Perfect Future: Inventing the World We Can Proudly Leave Our Kids by 2050●      Chunka Mui on Twitter●      Chunka Mui on LinkedInInsert:Human - For a Better Life & Better WorldThanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | SpotifyBe sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

A while ago, the New York Times published an article about Google's Project Aristotle. The purpose of this project was to decipher the key attributes of high-performing teams. What Project Aristotle found was that the most crucial determinant of high-performing teams was love, which was measured by everyone on a team feeling like they had an equal voice. The second attribute this project identified was empathy among team members. The third attribute pertained to members feeling like they could be themselves in their group.In today's episode, I share the power of love in high-performing and successful teams, businesses, and leaders. I reveal what 21st-century leaders need to help their teams meet their business objectives. I share how intimacy with self is similar to intimacy with employees—demanding transparency and absolute truth. I highlight the need to be willing to embrace what other people think, want, and need. I also share how our fragile psyches often blur this view and how our subconscious desires to be right, protect ourselves, and get our agenda done take over.“Love is the power behind high-performing teams. It is also the power behind high-performing businesses and the secret sauce of high-performing leaders.” - Chris ColbertThis week on Insert:Human●      The three attributes behind high-performing teams●      Why 21st-century leaders need to instill their employees with love●      What is required of love to motivate teams and ensure leaders do not fail●      The job, stumbling blocks, and level of intimacy required in leadership●      Finding the motivation to be intimate with teams in order to make connections, achieve clarity, and take the right ‘next step' ●      Achieving better outcomes by looking at problems, tasks, and questions through someone else's perspectiveResources Mentioned:●      What Google Learned From Its Quest To Build The Perfect Team●      Google's Project AristotleInsert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | SpotifyBe sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Sherin Mathew is an AI strategist, ethicist, public speaker, and data specialist. He founded Public Intelligence, a social enterprise built to represent humanity's response to the inevitable increase in AI-powered roles and occupations. Their primary concern as a platform is job availability and security for future generations. Aside from speaking about AI's impact on job opportunities, Sherin works as an AI strategist at AI Tech UK and as the CTO and Chief AI and Ethics Officer at Lexyfi.Sherin joins me today to discuss his passions for technology and our rights to our own intelligence. He deconstructs “sensitive intelligence” and shares why he named his first robot Gabriel. He explains how AI will take over mechanical jobs and describes what can happen to those left without job opportunities. He reveals the problem with innovating too fast and details the risks associated with data leaks. Sherin also deliberates on what it means to be accountable in how we share and protect our intelligence."AI is ruthless. It will literally impact every industry." - Sherin MathewThis week on Insert:Human●      Recapping what Insert:Human is all about●      Where Sherin's passion for tech started●      Sherin's first robot, Gabriel●      What Sherin considers "sensitive intelligence"●      The future of job automation and how we upskill our workforce●      How AI will disrupt and create opportunities simultaneously●      The problem with high-speed innovations●      Ethics in technology and AI●      Defining ethics in various cultures●      Being accountable for how we protect and share our intelligenceResources Mentioned:●      General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)Connect with Sherin Mathew:●      AI Tech UK●      Lexyfi●      Public Intelligence●      Sherin Mathew on LinkedInInsert:Human - For a Better Life & Better WorldThanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | SpotifyBe sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

There is a moment in life and at work when I think the whole thing is just about finding and holding on to the right people. On the work front, you suddenly see that what is standing in the way of your organization's ability to meet its goals, sell, and transform is far less about market forces, competition, or customer needs and more about whether you have surrounded yourself with the right people—and most times you haven't. That truth holds true on the life front as well. What is standing in the way of your life having more meaning, joy, and growth is less about the size of your house, how much cash you have, or your next vacation, and much more about whether you have surrounded yourself with the right people—and most times you haven't.In today's episode, I discuss curation math and the critical equation about people. I highlight the consequences of not recognizing “the right people problem” and the criteria for “right” and “wrong.” I share the values and traits of seekers and additive people and the attributes and mindsets of subtractive and neutral people. I reveal how to conduct your curation math and the minimum additive people percentage. I also provide questions to ask yourself to determine if people are additive, subtractive, or neutral for you.“If additive people are proactive, then neutral people are reactive, and subtractive people are regressive.” - Chris ColbertThis week on Insert:HumanEmbracing the mandate to more aggressively curate the right and wrong peopleHow the right people are additive, and the wrong people are neutral or subtractiveThe characteristics and values of additive people and their desire to seek to understand, engage and create valueThe attributes of additive and subtractive peopleDoing the curation math in work and life, and what to do if the results are unacceptableQuestions to determine if the people in your life and work are additive, neutral, or subtractiveResources Mentioned:Book: This Is It by Chris ColbertInsert:Human - For a Better Life & Better WorldThanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | SpotifyBe sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Wade Chumney is an associate professor of Business Ethics and Law at California State University, Northbridge. He authored the book, Conscious Business Ethics: The Practical Guide to Wisdom, where he applies Plato's teachings and philosophy to the modern-day, focusing on consciousness. Wade champions the practical application of business ethics in a way that benefits peoples' lives. He has also been a frequent speaker at several universities like ICN Business School International, the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Michigan.Wade joins me today to discuss the difference between ethics and business ethics. He reveals how we can understand the systems that govern our world and connect us. He discusses how Plato's teachings inspired him to write his book and his attempt to modernize ancient philosophical ideas. He shares how living a life based on fear or love determines a person's path and goals. Wade also explains why his book isn't written for a specific audience."It's a choice to operate on the fundamental basis of love, caring, and doing the right thing." - Wade ChumneyThis week on Insert:Human●      Who Wade Chumney is and what his book is about●      How Plato's Allegory of the Cave inspired Wade to write●      The ideal life experience●      Translating Plato's teachings into modern life●      Philosophy as the foundation of science●      The six virtues that guarantee a happy life●      Living a life based on love or fear●      Why everything is part of a synergistic system●      The different phases in understanding how systems function●      Who Wade's book is written for●      Plato's top level of systems thinkingResources Mentioned:●      Book: The Allegory of The Cave by Plato●      Lawrence Kohlberg's Stages of Moral DevelopmentConnect with Wade Chumney:●      Wade Chumney Website●      California State University●      Book: Conscious Business Ethics: The Practical Guide to Wisdom●      Wade Chumney on LinkedInInsert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | SpotifyBe sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

David Grinspoon is an astrobiologist, an award-winning science communicator, and a prize-winning author of books including Earth in Human Hands, Lonely Planets, and Chasing New Horizons. He works as a scientist at the Planetary Science Institute and an Adjunct Professor of Astrophysical and Planetary Science at the University of Colorado. He was appointed as the inaugural Chair of Astrobiology at the U.S. Library of Congress and has been involved with interplanetary missions for NASA, the Japanese Space Agency, and the European Space Agency.David joins me today to discuss planet changing and the need to see ourselves as a planetary force. He shares why we need the humility to realize that we don't know enough and why we should encourage more insight. He shares what the Anthropocene era is and how humanity has become the first self-aware geological process. We discuss hidden, long-term threats such as climate change and pandemics. David shares how past human activity resulted in unintended consequences of planetary change and how intentional intervention, such as the coordinated global response and transnational cooperation to stop damage to the ozone layer, demonstrates how we can win the race between education, action, and catastrophe. We also discuss whether we know enough to build a self-sustaining habitat on Mars and the values we will need to take.“We need to recognise ourselves as a planetary force and fold that knowledge into our responses.” - David GrinspoonThis week on Insert:Human●      What astrobiology is and how it brings science and philosophy together●      How we can use astrobiology as a tool to look at our planet and situation●      The Anthropocene era and humanity's geological effect on the planet●      The most pressing long-term threats that are almost invisible and the risks of not acting now●      Why we need to recognize that we are a planetary force to make intentional change●      The need for global governance and coordinated responses●      How international scientific cooperation is a model for common goals transcending local affiliations●      The scientific and social challenges of planet colonization●      Thriving versus surviving and how we measure successResources Mentioned:●      Our World in DataConnect with David Grinspoon:●      David Grinspoon's website●      Earth in Human Hands by David Grinspoon●      Chasing New Horizons by David Grinspoon●      Lonely Planets by David Grinspoon●      David Grinspoon on LinkedInInsert:Human - For a Better Life & Better WorldThanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | SpotifyBe sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Leadership is all around us; there is leadership of countries, leadership of small businesses, and leadership of our lives. Arguably, all progress - forward or backward - requires some form of leadership. Without the function, the lemmings walk into the sea, the herd trudges in circles, and the troops and teams lose the battles and the wars, and eventually, society turns in on itself. Leaders are a minority and chosen for right or wrong reasons. Regardless of the means or motivation, where these leaders come from really doesn't matter.Today I discuss why the leaders that really matter are not those within the one percent of the one percent, but the leaders that are within us and why it is time for us to begin leading ourselves. I reveal the leadership opportunities we have across work, society, and parenthood. I share five things that leaders do and how everyone has a role in finding success. I also explore the ways that you can change the trajectory of what is ahead and ask you to consider if you want to live on your toes like leaders or your heels like followers.“The only way to change the future is to lead in the present.” - Chris ColbertThis week on Insert:Human●      Where our leaderships opportunities lie and why we should lead●      Defining motivated goals, setting viable courses, and holding yourself accountable to the agreed-upon task●      Leadership within companies and aligning cultures and values●      The five primary functions of leadership and how these contribute to the individual's and company's success●      Why you should ask yourself if you are ahead of your bosses or behind them●      Why you can only change the trajectory of things if you become leaders, not followers●      The role of leadership in families, parenthood, and society Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better WorldThanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | SpotifyBe sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Dave McLaughlin is the Global Head of Community at WeWork. He was previously the CEO and Co-founder of Vsnap, on the Board of Directors at Boston World Partnerships, and the Co-founder and Vice President of Business Development at Fig, later acquired by PayPal. Dave is also an award-winning screenwriter, producer, and film director, co-writing Southie and the independent feature, On Broadway. Dave has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Boston College and was a guest instructor at Harvard University Graduate School of Design. Dave joins me today to discuss our life. He explains how the world is moving away from hierarchies and toward networks. He reveals how our surrounding culture influences our learning and direction. Dave explores the three stages of the web and the practical advantages of digital value transmission. He outlines how crypto and blockchain make it less likely for centralized institutes to make bad decisions for society and describes the three components of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAO). Dave also points out how the question affects the answer and why question-building skills are critical in life and decision-making.“To be great at anything takes a lot of work, and very simply stated, it's easier to do the work if you enjoy it and lose track of time.” - Dave McLaughlinThis week on Insert:Human●      How the world is shifting from hierarchies to networks and what this means for leaders●      How connection, belonging, and culture affect your direction and how you handle diversity●      Finding what moves you and expressing what you find true, authentic, and useful●      The three generations of the web: informational, social, and value transmission ●      How decentralized architectures make it less likely for centralized institutions to make bad decisions for society and how crypto is infiltrating gaming ●      The three components of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations●      The importance of developing question-building skills and the Question Formulation Technique ●      Managing the risks in decision-making using the one-way and two-way door hypotheses Resources Mentioned:●      Twitter: Chris Dixon●      Right Question InstituteConnect with Dave McLaughlin:●      WeWork●      Dave McLaughlin on LinkedIn●      Dave McLaughlin on TwitterInsert:Human - For a Better Life & Better WorldThanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | SpotifyBe sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Dr. Spencer Glendon is the Founder of Probable Futures, a non-profit initiative founded by concerned citizens and leaders who want to know how climate change affects different regions of the world. The name is based on Spencer's idea that there should be a guide of possible futures in which we aim to—at the very least—avoid the horrible ones. Spencer has also been a Macro analyst, Director of Investment Research, and partner at Wellington Management for over 18 years.In this episode, Spencer explains the ideas behind Probable Futures and their goals. He shares how George Woodwell inspired him to learn more about climate science. He explains how current science is not in-tune with the needs of the future, especially regarding climate change. He describes how power plants are affected by climate. Spencer also discusses why there are groups of people who deny climate change."Everything we previously thought was important rests on top of the climate." - Dr. Spencer GlendonThis week on Insert:Human●      Who George Woodwell is and how he inspired Spencer to talk about climate change●      The rise of specialists in the world●      Why science is disconnected from intent●      What happens to technology when the climate is altered●      How most power plants work and how climate affects them●      Why some droughts aren't droughts as most people think●      What Spencer thinks the future will be like●      The difference between fear and anxiety concerning climate change●      Expanding the human-centric stories found in books and movies●      How the average person can participate in climate change activism●      The best way to tell if someone doesn't believe in climate changeResources Mentioned:●      Book: The Invention of Nature by Andrea Wulf●      Article: New support for a prediction by George WoodwellConnect with Dr. Spencer Glendon:●      Probable Futures●      Woodwell ClimateInsert:Human - For a Better Life & Better WorldThanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | SpotifyBe sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

We all live in boxes. Rich, poor, smart, not-so-smart: everyone's inside their own personal box, and there's nothing wrong with that. Boxes are safe, secure, and familiar. However, there's a point in every human's life where the goal is to break out of that box—to discover the world that's truly out there. The question is, how? What does it take to break out of our boxes? What's in store for us when we step outside our comfort zones?In this episode, I explore why we all live in a box and how our lives revolve around getting more boxes to fit inside our box. I describe Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and how it relates to our boxed lives. I explain why current society demands that we check boxes rather than find fulfillment. I describe why some people fail to get out of their boxes. I also share why I think technology, especially the type that keeps us anonymous, has made us live deeper in our boxes."Box thinking at a planetary level may in fact be the biggest existential threat there is." - Chris ColbertThis week on Insert:Human●      Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and my interpretation●      Why many people don't reach the top levels of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs●      Why we find boxes comfortable●      How our diplomas are essentially proof of worth for other boxes●      Why the natural world is not made of boxes●      How technology has pushed us deeper into boxesResources Mentioned:●      Maslow's Hierarchy of NeedsInsert:Human - For a Better Life & Better WorldThanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | SpotifyBe sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Lameen Abdul-Malik is the Founder of 100 Ideas Cafe, a crowd-sourcing platform designed to generate impactful ideas for the world, focusing on UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Lameen's ultimate goal with 100 Ideas Cafe is to change the lives of a billion people. In December 2005, Lameen and his team received the Nobel Peace Prize from the International Atomic Energy Agency for their non-advocacy of the Iraq war. Lameen joins me today to discuss what 100 Ideas Cafe is, how he plans to change the lives of 1 billion people, and his thoughts on AI in finding climate change solutions. He shares how 100 Ideas Cafe works and how it's physically set up in major cities. He explains how technology can offer solutions that are grounded in nature. Lameen also describes his love for coffee and his thoughts on conveniences that allow people to never step outside their homes."Start today. Start the journey now. Don't wait for anything to happen first." - Lameen Abdul-MalikThis week on Insert:Human●      Why Lameen wants to impact 1 billion people●      What 100 Ideas Cafe is and how it works●      Lameen's thoughts on climate change and related deaths●      UN Sustainable Development Goals●      Crowdsourcing ideas and potential market viabilities●      How 100 Ideas Cafe manifests physically in the real world●      Looking at technology-based challenges to solve climate change●      Lameen's love for coffee and how he prefers his cup●      How technology created the wrong kind of anonymityConnect with Lameen Abdul-Malik:●      100 Ideas Cafe●      Lameen Abdul-Malik on LinkedInInsert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | SpotifyBe sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Progress means taking risks, but sometimes we let fear paralyze us. We allow fear to make us think it's impossible to move from where we are—that it's safer to stay put. On the other hand, the bold ignore their fears, which is problematic in itself as it invites an array of dangers and risks. How do we manage the right balance between fear and possibility? In this episode, I explain how to win the battle between fear and possibility. I discuss why having too much fear or possibility is terrible and reveal how to achieve the correct ratio. I describe how I let fear rule some of my major life decisions and the long-term effects thereof. I relate fear and possibility to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and list the three questions we need to ask ourselves. I also explore why the US is currently operating in fear."Whatever we seek to transform, we can only succeed if the force of possibility within us outweighs the force of fear." - Chris ColbertThis week on Insert:Human●      Achieving the right ratio between fear and possibility●      Why too much fear or possibility is bad●      Some major decisions I made out of fear●      Reviewing Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs●      What allowed me to find a better ratio●      Asking ourselves about mastery, autonomy, and purpose●      How the pandemic threw everything into a fear-based tailspin●      The fear of loss surrounding the US today●      My one wish for the worldResources Mentioned:●      Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs●      Book: A Course in Miracles by Helen SchucmanInsert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | SpotifyBe sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Eric Weiner is an author, keynote speaker, and blogger. He is known for writing books that ask some of life's more profound questions on happiness, intellect, and philosophy. His latest book, The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers, explores what dead philosophers can teach us about modern-day living. Eric was also a former foreign correspondent for NPR and a reporter for The New York Times.Eric joins me today to discuss the idea of progress and whether it's always good or bad. He explains why religion still has a place in today's technology-driven life. He describes the different ways technology can be biased. He shares what it means to be useful when aging alongside newer and faster technologies. Eric also discusses the easiest ways to find happiness today."What I find interesting is not what is said, but what is unsaid. What is unsaid is we are confused about progress, what it means, what it looks like, and its importance." - Eric WeinerThis week on Insert:Human●      Why Eric is a recurring guest on my show●      Eric's thoughts on the state of the world and the role of technology ●      Why progress is a topic we all collectively find confusing●      Why technological progress can be considered a religion●      Why every piece of technology has a bias●      Some of the simplest ways to boost personal happiness●      Why people assume technology is a good thing●      Why Eric says religion is still essential in today's society●      How usefulness is attached to age●      The one thing listeners should think about after this episodeConnect with Eric Weiner:●      Eric Weiner Website●      Writing & Wellbeing in Bhutan●      Atlas of Ideas Newsletter●      Book: The Geography of Bliss: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World●      Book: The Geography of Genius: Lessons from the World's Most Creative Places●      Book: The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers●      Book: Man Seeks God●      Eric Weiner on LinkedInInsert:Human - For a Better Life & Better WorldThanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | SpotifyBe sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

When I started this podcast, it never crossed my mind that we would reach 100 episodes so soon. I didn't even think that we were nearing such a milestone, but here we are, and I'm happy to have you join me this past year. What were some of the highlights of the first 100 episodes? What should you expect for the next 100? In this episode, I share where I was in my career before I started Insert:Human. I describe what motivated me to talk about humanity, innovation, and where we're headed. I explain the importance of seeking truth and how it's the only way to realize our full potential as human beings. I discuss why many attempts at innovations fail. I also describe what I call The New Humanism Doctrine."For without truth, we are lost. With truth, we can realize the full potential of the human experiment." - Chris ColbertThis week on Insert:Human●      Where I was before I started this podcast●      My expectations when Insert:Human began●      Why innovators often fail to understand humans●      The consequences of some innovations●      Reflecting on the past year of the podcast and what we've learned●      Leading the human revolution and putting human centricity in everything●      Defining and explaining the Seven I's●      Why we can't rely on legacy systems to fix the human state●      The New Humanism Doctrine●      What to expect from the next 100 episodes of Insert:HumanInsert:Human - For a Better Life & Better WorldThanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | SpotifyBe sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Mike Hutchinson is a Digital Marketing Manager who has successfully implemented and optimized more than $10-million in digital campaigns across major media and ad network sellers. He became interested in marketing after reading a book on the psychology of why we buy at the age of seventeen. He joined the United States Army as a Psychological Warfare Specialist before starting a career as a digital analyst. Mike spends a portion of his time volunteering on political strategy, working with three city council campaign teams, one mayor, and one state congressman, winning three community issues. He has a B.A. in Managerial Marketing from Kent State University and is licensed and certified in Digital Strategy, Marketing During a Crisis, Email Marketing, and Communicating with Diplomacy and Tact. Mike joins me today to discuss the psychology of politics and shares the dangers of anti-vaccine messages and making decisions based on a few words contained in memes. We discuss how people have lost their appetite for complexity and how this facilitates manipulation and the war against education. Mike shares how he believes the government holds the answer to overcoming society's issues on misinformation and using freedom as a defensive weapon. He shares how communication is more effective when we understand where the listener sits within Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Mike also reveals how stepping forward in politics is not as complex as it seems and why starting is the most important part of creating change. “Memes are one of the most dangerous forms of communication we have right now because they have taught people that very complex ideas should be bite-sized and if not, there is something wrong with them.” - Mike Hutchinson“Education is how we remove ourselves from this dark age of intolerance and science hating that some of us are entering into.” - Mike Hutchinson“Every piece of marketing out there is propaganda, and every piece of propaganda is just marketing for something.” - Mike Hutchinson“We live in chaos and chaos is everywhere always.” - Mike Hutchinson This week on Insert:Human●      How warfare psychology is used in anti-vaccine messaging by foreign governments to weaken the U.S. economy●      The dangers of memes and how they make statements look credible in one sentence because of their lack of depth and information●      Why people have become resistant to education and how we can help future generations●      America's unhealthy obsession with the perceived notion of freedom and why freedom is not about one individual●      Influencing the population by understanding where people are on Maslow's hierarchy of needs and communicating based on their need state●      Why starting is the most important part of making a difference and how the perceived complexity of politics deters participation●      How political candidates should communicate with voters during the pandemic to attract their vote●      The country's lack of compassion and why we need to focus on liberty and justice for everyone in it Resources Mentioned:●      Book: Why We Buy by Poco Underhill Connect with Mike Hutchinson:●      Mike Hutchinson on LinkedIn Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | SpotifyBe sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

David Dame is the Director of Accessibility at Microsoft, one of the largest tech companies in the world known primarily for its Windows operating system and its vast array of software and work tools. As Director, Dave works across all levels of the company's senior leadership team, ensuring their accessibility program outlines the optimal experience for people with disabilities across their various product ecosystems.Dave joins me to describe what AGILE is and how it positively impacts the customer experience. He shares his thoughts on the work culture and how leaders can build an efficient and harmonious working environment through AGILE. He discusses the hurdles that may prevent AGILE from reaching its full potential in an organization. He explains why the industry we see today will not resemble the one we'll see in the next few years. Dave also describes how leaders can connect with their employees at a human level."When you get AGILE out of the technology and into the business, you're really getting where it's more powerful." - Dave Dame This week on Insert:Human●      Why every company is in the service of humans●      What AGILE is and how organizations should approach it●      The resistance to AGILE and where it stems from●      Why it's better to make small decisions frequently than big decisions quarterly●      The difference between chasing money and chasing value●      Why change is getting more drastic as the years go by●      Addressing where the education system is failing through optimization●      The effects of adopting AGILE from technology to business decisions●      Change and what you can do to prepare for it●      Connecting with the humans working for your business Connect with Dave Dame:●      Microsoft●      Dave Dame on LinkedIn Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | SpotifyBe sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Most of us were introduced to myths from an early age. I was fascinated by Greek myths and Greek mythology. There was something about the ancient mythical world of Hera and Zeus, Hades and Dionysus, and Ares and Aphrodite that really resonated with my eight-year-old self. The tales of Ulysses, Helen of Troy, and Romulus and Remus were better than almost any other tale I have ever been told.This truth has made me ponder; why do I - and humans in general - love myths so much, even when our rational selves know that Medusa wasn't that ugly and snakes can't actually grow out of a Gorgon's head?In today's episode, I explore why we believe in myths and why our society's beliefs in falsehoods, make-believes, and mythology only grows. I opine about the conspiracy theories and political myths in American society today and the many myths children today are encouraged to believe. I explore the Four Theories of Myths and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory, a myth in itself. And finally, I highlight how we use myths to comfort our fears and worries and find simple answers to the complex and often unanswerable questions about living and the meaning of life.“They make us feel better simply because we can use myths to park all our anxiety, all our worry in a lovely little box called a myth.” - Chris ColbertThis week on Insert:Human●     The paradox of our societies often being built on myths and falsehoods●     Conspiracy theories, political myths, and how 27% of white evangelicals believe QAnon is real●     The myths American children hear while growing up and why we are raised on myths●     The Four Theories of Myth●     Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory and the framework of all human behavior●     How religion satisfies Maslow's five fundamental levels of need●     The problems of taking action and making decisions based on fiction instead of factResources Mentioned:●     American Enterprise Institute SurveyInsert:Human - For a Better Life & Better WorldThanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. And be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and humanity's problem-solvers, like you. 

Most of us were introduced to myths from an early age. I was fascinated by Greek myths and Greek mythology. There was something about the ancient mythical world of Hera and Zeus, Hades and Dionysus, and Ares and Aphrodite that really resonated with my eight-year-old self. The tales of Ulysses, Helen of Troy, and Romulus and Remus were better than almost any other tale I have ever been told.This truth has made me ponder; why do I - and humans in general - love myths so much, even when our rational selves know that Medusa wasn't that ugly and snakes can't actually grow out of a Gorgon's head?In today's episode, I explore why we believe in myths and why society's beliefs in falsehoods, make-believes, and mythology does not recede. I share the conspiracy theories and political myths in American society today and the mythology children are brought up on. I share the Four Theories of Myth and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory. I also highlight how we use myths to comfort our fears and worries and find simple answers to the complex and often unanswerable questions about living and the meaning of life.“They make us feel better simply because you can use myths to park all our anxiety, all our worry in a lovely little box called a myth.” - Chris ColbertThis week on Insert:HumanThe paradox of our societies often being built on myths and falsehoodsConspiracy theories, political myths, and how 27% of white evangelicals believe QAnon is realThe myths American children hear while growing up and why we are raised on mythsThe Four Theories of MythAbraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory and the framework of all human behaviorHow religion satisfies Maslow's five fundamental levels of needThe problems of taking action and making decisions based on fiction instead of factResources Mentioned:American Enterprise Institute SurveyInsert:Human - For a Better Life & Better WorldThanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | SpotifyBe sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you.Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Susan Hunt Stevens is the Founder and CEO of WeSpire, an employee engagement platform that designs positive impact programs like sustainability and CSR for forward-thinking global companies. Their pro

Susan Hunt Stevens is the Founder and CEO of WeSpire, an employee engagement platform that designs positive impact programs like sustainability and CSR for forward-thinking global companies. Their pro

 We were a nation of opportunity built by immigrants for immigrants. Still, events such as the election show that we have devolved into a melting pot of division, incivility, and hatred. Our country i

 We were a nation of opportunity built by immigrants for immigrants. Still, events such as the election show that we have devolved into a melting pot of division, incivility, and hatred. Our country is not united but broken in two, driven by fear, anger, and fundamental misunderstandings on both sides. We are all guilty and have a part in the blame through misunderstanding people and the truth of things. Our points of view and decisions are guided by biases with a lack of empathy and understanding, leading to the question ‘how did we get here?' Today I discuss the age of bias and share how the evolution of a globalized and interconnected world is driving bias. I share how recent events highlight our limited progress in creating equality. I reveal how human tendencies to travel the easiest path make it hard for us to change and see the truth. I discuss the traits that create bias and share how aspiration must motivate change and eliminate fear for us to evolve. I also discuss how we can avoid suffering by seeing the truth and uniting citizenship.  “Bias makes us see what is not there - and not see what is.” - Chris Colbert This week on Insert:Human How our biases are increasing as the world becomes more global and interconnected How current events show that racial and gender equality is yet to be achieved The three things that fuel bias and Maslow's hierarchy of needs Why a need to be in control makes it difficult for us to adapt to change Why we find biases as the easiest path and how this blinds us to the truth The primal, cultural, and situational origins of bias and how it dominates our present Why aspiration needs to drive our motivation to change Making sacrifices to eliminate fear, see the objective truth, and evolve Citizenship and the path to uniting Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Seth David Radwell is a thought leader in consumer marketing as well as the author of the book, American Schism, which explores the historical roots of the political divide currently dominating the Am

Seth David Radwell is a thought leader in consumer marketing as well as the author of the book, American Schism, which explores the historical roots of the political divide currently dominating the American landscape. He holds a Master's degree in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Seth also previously served as CEO of The Proactiv Company, America's leader in acne skin care. Seth joins me today to describe the historical context of America's political divide and his outlook for the future of political discussions. He explains his motivation behind writing American Schism. He discusses why at least 77% of Americans are disappointed with today's political dialogues. He shares his thoughts on the Constitution and identifies the aspects that need to be updated to fit today's standards and culture. Seth also elaborates on the benefits of adopting ranked-choice voting across the country. "In the last couple of years, we've been teetering toward giving up on our truth and enlightenment-based approach to solving problems, and that's dangerous." - Seth David Radwell This week on Insert:Human What motivated Seth to write American Schism Why American society's aversion to political discussion is a hindrance Why a majority of Americans are unsatisfied with the current political dialogue Seth's opinions on Benjamin Franklin The significant periods in American history that contributed to today's political divide Seth's thoughts on the Constitution and why it needs significant amendments The difference between regulating private companies and public personalities Why Seth is optimistic regarding logical and unemotionally charged political discourse The benefits of ranked-choice voting Resources Mentioned: Braver Angels Rank The Vote Connect with Seth David Radwell: Seth David Radwell Website Book: American Schism Seth David Radwell on LinkedIn Email: sradwell@SethDavidRadwell.com Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Building a culture that promotes the value of having an opinion is crucial for employee engagement and morale. A business that discourages employees from weighing in will not only make it difficult fo

Building a culture that promotes the value of having an opinion is crucial for employee engagement and morale. A business that discourages employees from weighing in will not only make it difficult for them to find working motivation, but also limit its options regarding ideas and solutions. How can leaders create an environment that makes it safe for their team to contribute their viewpoints to the business? In this episode, I explain the concept of psychological safety and how it applies to your company's work culture. I discuss the benefits of upholding psychological safety and detail what could happen if leaders don't give it attention. I share valuable resources regarding this topic and my personal interpretations of them. I also outline what leaders should do when the people they hired to manage their company fail or outright refuse to promote psychological safety. "The number one factor behind a team's capacity to create value is the presence of psychological safety." - Chris Colbert This week on Insert:Human What constitutes transformative leadership A habit that embodies the term "psychological safety" What it's like for an employee to feel like their opinions aren't valid Defining psychological safety in a working environment Why employees show leaders the transformative way How leaders can create an atmosphere of psychological safety When to let go of managers who won't build toward psychological safety Resources Mentioned: Project Aristotle Book: The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety: Defining the Path to Inclusion and Innovation by Dr. Timothy Clark Psychological safety and the critical role of leadership development The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Richard Barrett is a world-renowned thought leader in the areas of cultural transformation, personal development, and values-based leadership. He is the Founder of the Barret Academy, an international

Richard Barrett is a world-renowned thought leader in the areas of cultural transformation, personal development, and values-based leadership. He is the Founder of the Barret Academy, an international think-tank that aims to provide practical advice on human consciousness rooted in science. Richard is also the author of the book, Worldview Dynamics and the Well Being of Nations, which explores the process of setting out to find the dominant worldview and the well-being of a nation. Richard joins me to discuss recent events, particularly the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. He shares how this war resulted from Putin's poor childhood experiences. He explains how businesses responded to it and why values-driven decisions now affect economies more than ever. Richard also describes why the US isn't an excellent example of democracy, what the Nordics did right regarding child-rearing, and why the future of society rests on women. "Civilizations don't clash. What clashes are world views." - Richard Barrett This week on Insert:Human Who Richard is: his professional career and his interests Recapping the recent events between Russia and Ukraine Why the war is akin to Putin's miserable childhood How business leaders responded to the war The positive evolution of consciousness in the last decade Why the US isn't a good example of a democracy Why Putin can't win in Ukraine Why India wants to take over Pakistan How the status of women and child-rearing determines the upbringing of future citizens How Nordic countries prepared their people during industrialization The root cause of division in the United States What Richard wants the audience to take away from the episode Resources Mentioned: Podcast: The Growing Consciousness with Richard Barrett Connect with Richard Barrett: The Barrett Academy E-Learning Courses Humanity Awareness Initiative Book: Worldview Dynamics and the Well Being of Nations The Barrett Academy on Facebook Richard Barrett on LinkedIn Richard Barrett on Twitter Email: richard@barrettacademy.com Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Change is the only thing that remains constant. Yesterday, today, and tomorrow may look the same, but only when we look back do we realize how much has changed. It's the same in business, especially s

Change is the only thing that remains constant. Yesterday, today, and tomorrow may look the same, but only when we look back do we realize how much has changed. It's the same in business, especially since the pandemic caused a wave of digitization and work innovation. How should leaders adapt to change? What habits allow leaders to prepare today for possible trends in the future? In this episode, I discuss the habits of transformative leaders and why they are necessary for an ever-changing industry. I share how your behavior as a leader affects your organization. I explain how to know the unwritten rules of your business and reveal the questions you should ask. I also describe good business practices regarding behavior and acceptance. "Behavior is the root of all actions, decision-making, and all consequences." - Chris Colbert This week on Insert:Human How leaders can transform their organizations The business risk of remaining stagnant in a constantly changing environment Why the 7 habits of transformative leaders are simple to emulate How the behavior of a leader is the behavior of the organization Knowing the unwritten rules of your business What I recommend in regard to embracing behaviors Resources Mentioned: Book: The Unwritten Rules of the Game: Master Them, Shatter Them, and Break Through the Barriers to Organizational Change by Peter Scott-Morgan Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Kevin House is the Education Futures Architect at Education in Motion, a global education company that empowers communities with knowledge, motivation, and skills for a sustainable future. He is also a senior education executive with an extensive track record of global education innovations. As an Education Futures Architect, Kevin specializes in innovative curriculum design, senior leadership development, project management, and school quality evaluation. Kevin joins me to discuss the current state of education and the changes it will need to make to be more conducive to tomorrow's youth. He shares his insights on how blockchain technology can affect the future of education and employment. He reveals the benefits and drawbacks of using micro-credentials for educational and employment purposes. Kevin also explains how parents can fulfill their children's needs in a fully digital world. "The knowledge repository and the transition of that knowledge from one generation to the next is the richness of what we are." - Kevin House This week on Insert:Human An educational system that can work in today's digitally transformed world Reflecting on the box-checking nature of the current educational system Creating alternative forms of education that still deliver results with more diversity Environment examinations and how they influenced modern education models Reinventing the school system through micro-credentialing and digital wallets Why executives in education fear disruption Digital credentialing and the future of employment Why levels of mental illness are rising, and the levels of well-being are falling Adapting parenting styles to fit the digital age Resources Mentioned: Book: Unscaled: How AI and a New Generation of Upstarts Are Creating the Economy of the Future by Hermant Taneja Connect with Kevin House: Education in Motion Education in Motion on LinkedIn Kevin House on LinkedIn Kevin House on Twitter Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Kevin House is the Education Futures Architect at Education in Motion, a global education company that empowers communities with knowledge, motivation, and skills for a sustainable future. He is also