Podcasts about Aristotle

“Well begun is half done”  — Aristotle (or Mary Poppins, depending who you ask) The beginning of a project is a time when all stakeholders THINK they know what they want, and maybe the team thinks they know what they are supposed to do. Or maybe they are just wondering, “what the heck is this new madness that I'm getting drug into?!”   Regardless, it's a near certainty that your team, your stakeholders and your sponsors - someone is NOT on the same page. And if you launch your project with that misalignment, you are lighting the fuse on project troubles. Enter the Kickoff meeting, one of the goals of which is to try to bring everyone's expectations of the project into alignment.    Join Kate and Kim as they talk about how to approach this most critical meeting, and ensure your project is off on the right step. Be the Aristotle (or Mary Poppins) of your project! 

➡ CLICK HERE to send me a text, I'd love to hear what you thought about this episode! Leave your name in the text so I know who it's from! Today I am SO excited to introduce you to Tiffany Miller, the founder and owner of Fruition MKE - an INCREDIBLE space on 27th Street where some serious creative magic is happening. Fruition MKE is a cafe, a makers space, a co-working space, a gallery, and a mini-makers market. But it's a space that embodies Aristotle's phrase 'the whole is greater than the sum of its parts,' because taken altogether, this place is a true GEM in Milwaukee's Near Side. And the woman who runs it, Tiffany Miller, is JOY embodied! If you are looking for a new coffeeshop, a space for some quiet concentration, or a place to bring a creative project that could use a little attention, PLEASE listen to this episode and get yourself to Fruition MKE. 

Send us a textHave you ever felt like you're stuck but doing everything you know to do?In this episode, I crack open a powerful passage from Principles by Ray Dalio—specifically page 186—and talk about the two hidden barriers that are keeping you from realizing your full potential: your ego and your blind spots.Most of the time, we get trapped in our own heads, spinning in circles, thinking we can figure everything out ourselves. But what if the very act of “figuring it out” is what's keeping you stuck?This one's honest. It's raw. And it's something we've all lived. I'm breaking it down in a way that makes it real, and more importantly, actionable.If you've been crashing into the same walls over and over, this episode is for you.

Hi, everybody. Earlier this year, George appeared on episode 24 of Mike's Comic Shop Roadshow to talk about the graphic novel Flake by Matthew Dooley. They liked the book so much they wanted to talk to Matthew himself about Flake and his new book, Aristotle's Cuttlefish. This is the episode where that happens! George and Mike talk to Matthew about his career and how he got into comics, how winning a prestigious award changed his perspective, crossword puzzles, bar trivia, British comedies, the TRUE meaning of Flake, and a whole lot more. Aristotle's Cuttlefish, Flake, and other books by Matthew Dooley are available at better brick and mortar and online book stores (including Amazon). Ask your local comic shop if they can order his books or go to: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/aristotles-cuttlefish-matthew-dooley/1146844670 https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/448291/aristotles-cuttlefish-by-dooley-matthew/9781787333956 Subscribe to Mike's Comic Shop Roadshow on your podcast apps and check out episode 24: "ACE Comics and Flake" for a detailed discussion about Flake. Thank you for listening. Connect with Meanwhile At The Podcast on social media. Don't forget to #livetweet (we're still calling it that)! Share the show, subscribe so you don't miss an episode, and rate us on your podcast apps. Those much coveted five stars are always appreciated. Stay safe out there. NOW ON BLUESKY @MeanwhileATP https://x.com/meanwhileatp https://www.meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.com Rodney (AKA Art Nerrd): https://x.com/artnerrd https://www.instagram.com/theartnerrd/ https://facebook.com/artnerrd https://shop.spreadshirt.com/artnerrd Kristin: https://www.facebook.com/kristing616 https://www.instagram.com/kristing616 Rich: https://x.com/doctorstaypuft

You've been there—armed with facts, logic, and the truth. And still, they shut down. They argue. They walk away. Why? In this episode, Kwame Christian speaks with Carlos Alvarenga, a persuasion expert who spent years decoding what Aristotle really meant when he said we're persuaded by character, logic, and emotion. But this isn't just theory. Carlos unveils a revolutionary way of understanding persuasion—as a kind of chemistry—with 21 elements you can actually use. You'll learn why most people rely too heavily on logic, why that fails, and what to do instead if you want people to actually listen, believe, and say yes. If you've ever felt frustrated that no one listens—this episode will change how you communicate forever. Connect with Carlos ⁠Follow Carlos on LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Read Carlos' new book: The Rules of Persuasion: How the World's Greatest Communicators Convince, Inspire, Lead—and, Sometimes, Deceive⁠ ⁠https://www.carlosalvarenga.com/ Contact ANI ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠negotiateanything.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!

Is there scientific proof of the soul? Joining Frank in this eye-opening podcast episode is Dr. Michael Egnor, a practicing neurosurgeon, neuroscientist, and Professor of Neurosurgery at Stony Brook University. In his new book, 'The Immortal Mind: A Neurosurgeon's Case for the Existence of the Soul', co-authored with Denise O'Leary, Dr. Egnor draws from over 7,000 brain surgeries and decades of experience to challenge the popular materialist view of the human person. Together, Frank and Michael will tackle questions like:How did a spiritual experience involving his son change Dr. Egnor's worldview?What is the scientific evidence for the soul and the mind?Is there a difference between the mind and the brain?What do conjoined twins and patients with missing brain parts reveal about consciousness?How are verifiable Near Death Experiences evidence for the soul?Why do most neuroscientists still cling to materialism despite contrary evidence?From fascinating case studies to philosophical insights from Aquinas and Aristotle, this episode will challenge the materialist narrative that you are just your brain. If you know someone who's scientifically minded but open to deeper questions about human nature, this book is a must read! Be sure to grab your copy today and check out more of Dr. Egnor's work at the Discovery Institute website listed below.Resources mentioned during the episode:Mike's book: The Immortal Mind - https://www.discovery.org/b/the-immortal-mind/Mike's presentation: The Scientific Evidence of the Human Soul - https://youtu.be/41bIJ7hYbLsDiscovery Institute: Mind Matter News - https://www.discovery.org/p/mmnews/Mike's articles at the Discovery Institute - https://www.discovery.org/t/michael-egnor/

In this episode, Dr. Rick Rigsby shares practical insights on the everyday habits and values that set genuine leaders apart. Learn why influence matters more than titles or education, and hear meaningful lessons inspired by Dr. Rick's own father.  He highlights the foundational building blocks of leadership, like preparation, ethical living, and character, that anyone can put into practice.  Tune in for down-to-earth advice and thoughtful stories to help you strengthen your own leadership, both at work and in life. Show Highlights Include:  What's the most critical asset of a leader? [01:04] Discover how genuine leadership is forged from within [05:00] This is what Aristotle said about your identity [05:51] Do you know the importance of your everyday habits? [07:57] What did Dr. Rick learn from a football coach about leadership? [09:53] Find out the one trait that sets great leaders apart [12:18] Here is how character matters for achieving success [14:05] Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick's best-selling book, Lessons From a Third-Grade Dropout, for free.

God's Word isn't just a collection of wise sayings—it's alive, powerful, and confrontational. In this episode, we dive into 1 Thessalonians 2:13–16 to explore how Scripture doesn't merely inform us—it exposes us. From heartfelt conversion to outright rejection, everyone ultimately has to deal with the truth of God's Word. Are you willing to submit to what it reveals in you?--The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy button” for making disciples – whether you're looking for resources to lead a family devotional, a small group at church, or a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now --Title: The Power of God's Word (1 Thessalonians 2:13-16)This week: God's Word doesn't just inform you—it exposes you.Whether you believe it or not, the Word of God will reveal what's really going on inside.You can run, but you can't hide from God's Word.The power of God's WordSpecifically, how it can expose youWhether you believe or not, what's really going on inside youI meet with people all the time, and I can't always tell where they standSome of you might say, “I don't know myself!”But here's what we can say for sure: God's Word will eventually expose everyoneYou can run, but you can't hide from God's word. Our key verse actually comes from another book of the BibleHebrews, author unknown (possibly Apollos)Hebrews 4:12 (NLT) 12 For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.God's word draws a line in the sandAre you willing to submit to God? We'll see this in action in our text todayStart with our question:Q. When was the last time God's Word exposed something in you?Reading the Bible, finding something objectionableEx: Kenzie reading the Bible in high school…Or listening to a sermon…1 Thessalonians 2:13a Therefore, we never stop thanking God that when you received his message from us, you didn't think of our words as mere human ideas. You accepted what we said as the very word of God—which, of course, it is. Pay attention to two words hereReceived = paralabontes(Pillar New Testament Commentary) The reception of teachings from a teacher by a student was commonly described using the word employed here (paralabontes)... as in the case of Alexander the Great, who "received from his master [Aristotle] his ethical and political doctrines"...Intellectual assentAccepted = edexasthe(Pillar New Testament Commentary) While accepted (edexasthe) is almost synonymous with received of the previous clause, the verb commonly places more emphasis on personal appropriation. In other words, they solemnly received the sacred message and appropriated it for themselves.Not just head level, but heart levelGut-level beliefIOW Paul is describing their

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God's Word isn't just a collection of wise sayings—it's alive, powerful, and confrontational. In this episode, we dive into 1 Thessalonians 2:13–16 to explore how Scripture doesn't merely inform us—it exposes us. From heartfelt conversion to outright rejection, everyone ultimately has to deal with the truth of God's Word. Are you willing to submit to what it reveals in you?--The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy button” for making disciples – whether you're looking for resources to lead a family devotional, a small group at church, or a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now --Title: The Power of God's Word (1 Thessalonians 2:13-16)This week: God's Word doesn't just inform you—it exposes you.Whether you believe it or not, the Word of God will reveal what's really going on inside.You can run, but you can't hide from God's Word.The power of God's WordSpecifically, how it can expose youWhether you believe or not, what's really going on inside youI meet with people all the time, and I can't always tell where they standSome of you might say, “I don't know myself!”But here's what we can say for sure: God's Word will eventually expose everyoneYou can run, but you can't hide from God's word. Our key verse actually comes from another book of the BibleHebrews, author unknown (possibly Apollos)Hebrews 4:12 (NLT) 12 For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.God's word draws a line in the sandAre you willing to submit to God? We'll see this in action in our text todayStart with our question:Q. When was the last time God's Word exposed something in you?Reading the Bible, finding something objectionableEx: Kenzie reading the Bible in high school…Or listening to a sermon…1 Thessalonians 2:13a Therefore, we never stop thanking God that when you received his message from us, you didn't think of our words as mere human ideas. You accepted what we said as the very word of God—which, of course, it is. Pay attention to two words hereReceived = paralabontes(Pillar New Testament Commentary) The reception of teachings from a teacher by a student was commonly described using the word employed here (paralabontes)... as in the case of Alexander the Great, who "received from his master [Aristotle] his ethical and political doctrines"...Intellectual assentAccepted = edexasthe(Pillar New Testament Commentary) While accepted (edexasthe) is almost synonymous with received of the previous clause, the verb commonly places more emphasis on personal appropriation. In other words, they solemnly received the sacred message and appropriated it for themselves.Not just head level, but heart levelGut-level beliefIOW Paul is describing their

Episode 24 — Balancing Your Inner Warrior and Lover ____________________________________________________Balancing Your Inner Warrior and Lover Today's episode is a response to the following question from a viewer: “How can I celebrate women, and enjoy my encounters with them, when I'm in my warrior energy, and not lose it?” Zan and Jordan each bring a unique perspective to the conversation, citing experiences from their own lives as they both embody the warrior archetype in their individual ways. Ultimately, their advice is to balance your pursuit of fighting for something true, with taking time to celebrate your woman (or women in general).  You might be surprised how little focus on her it ‘actually' takes for you to unlock the full magic she offers. Little, yes–but certainly more than nothing. What they do not advocate is to bound yourself so tightly to any goal that you sacrifice everything else, including opportunities to experience beauty, along the way. This topic is richly nuanced, and it's worth listening to the conversation in full to receive the message exactly as it was intended. We'd love to hear what comes up for you after watching.____________________________________________________Come join us! Sign up today and enjoy all the perks of the Amorati Membership, including live calls with Zan and his team. Go here: https://www.Amorati.net/____________________________________Need a gunslinger? Someone who rides into town, completely solves your problem, then rides off into the sunset. Contact Zan Perrion personally to inquire about his incredibly effective one-on-one Laser Coaching. Find him here: https://arsamorata.com/gunslinger/____________________________________Get a gifted copy of The Alabaster Girl, personally signed by Zan Perrion. Go to https://alabastergirl.com____________________________________Get instant access to our 4 part mini-course with Zan Perrion

Aristotle, Class 3, the last half hour of the class on Aristotle's review of the best candidates for the best life (devoted to pleasure, honor, or contemplation) cut out. He opts for contemplation. We discussed the rationale for this, since his conception of God is more idea than person, since he couldn't figure out how to get perfection into imperfect personal pagan gods. Thus, the greatest activity is contemplation since the greatest thing is an idea.

In this episode, we discuss Alasdair MacIntyre's landmark book After Virtue. MacIntyre, an ex-Marxist and committed anti-liberal, offers a defense of the Aristotelian tradition and its search for the truly common good against the dominant tendency of liberal societies to reduce morality to individual preferences. Modern society, MacIntyre believes, is one where we live fragmented lives, unable to narrate a coherent story of the relationship between morality and politics. Our invocations of morality ring increasingly hollow as we cannot even imagine what it would mean to convince others of what is good. We explore how the loss of morality coincides with all of us becoming moralists, why it seems we have to choose between Nietzsche and Aristotle, the costs of teaching morality like a choose-your-own-adventure buffet, and whether MacIntyre offers a compelling solution to our nihilistic times. The least we can say is that living without virtue is a real bummer!GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE LIVE SHOW HERE:https://epiphanychi.com/events/whats-left-of-philosophy-live-show-karl-marxs-communist-manifesto/This is just a short teaser of the full episode. To hear the rest, please subscribe to us on Patreon:patreon.com/leftofphilosophyReferences:Alasadair MacIntyre, After Virtue: A Study in Moral Theory, 3rd Edition (Notre Dame: University of Notre Dame Press, 2007).Émile Perreau-Saussine, Alasdair MacIntyre: An Intellectual Biography. trans. Nathan J. Pinkski (Notre Dame: University of Notre Dame Press, 2022).Michael Lazarus, Absolute Ethical Life: Aristotle, Hegel and Marx (Stanford: Stanford University Press, 2025). Music:“Vintage Memories” by Schematist | schematist.bandcamp.com“My Space” by Overu | https://get.slip.stream/KqmvAN

Take a wild ride to the edge of the map and beyond as they explore one of the most enduring and bizarre conspiracy theories of all time: the Flat Earth Theory.Despite centuries of scientific discovery and overwhelming proof that the Earth is a sphere, millions of people across the globe still believe the planet is flat. And not all Flat Earthers agree—some claim Earth is a flat disc surrounded by a wall of ice, while others argue it's covered by a dome, or even shaped like a cube. Many believe the sun, moon, and stars are just lights stuck on that dome, and that space travel is nothing but a Hollywood-style illusion.The boys dig into the early roots of the belief—from ancient Mesopotamian myths and early Greek maps to the moment Greek philosophers like Pythagoras and Aristotle flipped the model and proposed a spherical Earth based on lunar eclipses and star movements. But the Flat Earth idea didn't vanish—it kept creeping through history, even making its way into early Christian interpretations of the Bible.Fast forward to the 1800s, when British inventor Samuel Rowbotham gave the theory new life with his book Zetetic Astronomy, which proposed that Earth was a flat, unmoving plane. His work sparked the creation of the Flat Earth Society—an organization still active today and even growing thanks to online communities and social media platforms.The episode also explores the modern Flat Earth movement, which has exploded on YouTube, Reddit, and TikTok. Figures like Mark Sargent have turned Flat Earth evangelism into a full-time gig—attending conventions and claiming NASA is faking everything from moon landings to satellite photos. Many of these beliefs are part of a larger web of conspiracy thinking, where distrust in science, institutions, and government converge.The boys also highlight the celebrities who've fueled Flat Earth buzz—NBA stars Kyrie Irving and Draymond Green, NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs, and even Tila Tequila—who've all publicly expressed support or curiosity toward the theory. Whether they're serious or just trolling, their influence has helped keep the movement in the public eye.So what exactly do Flat Earthers believe? Why do these ideas persist despite centuries of contrary evidence? And how do their beliefs intersect with other conspiracies like moon landing denial or secret global elites?Strap in as the boys dissect the science, the history, the madness—and the oddly compelling reasons why this centuries-old theory refuses to fall off the edge of the Earth.www.patreon.com/theconspiracypodcast

In this episode, my son Jack joins me to examine The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius, a Roman scholar living just after the fall of the Roman Empire in 476 CE. A renaissance man before the Renaissance, Boethius translated Greek philosophers like Aristotle and Plato, served as a trusted aide to the Gothic king Theodoric in Ravenna, and was a mathematician, astronomer, and family man whose sons became consuls in their early 20s. Despite his Christian faith, tensions with the Arian Theodoric led to his imprisonment and brutal execution at 44. This tragedy tarnished Theodoric's rule, but Boethius' legacy shaped medieval thought, preserving Greek philosophy and influencing giants like Chaucer, Dante, Aquinas, and Shakespeare.Written in a cell awaiting death, The Consolation of Philosophy is a profound dialogue between Boethius and Lady Philosophy. Divided into five books, it blends prose (prosa) and poetry (metrea), offering wisdom through a narrative arc. Book One introduces Boethius' despair; Book Two explores Fortune's fickleness; Book Three seeks the highest Good; Book Four tackles the problem of evil; and Book Five reconciles divine foreknowledge with free will. The poems, rich with mythological and Biblical imagery, provide emotional breaks and reinforce the prose's insights. As C.S. Lewis noted, this work was beloved by educated Europeans for centuries.Boethius weaves Neoplatonism, Stoicism, and Aristotelian ideas into a Christian framework. Lady Philosophy echoes Plato's belief in innate knowledge, urging Boethius to “dream of your origin,” and champions philosopher-kings. Stoic themes emerge as she declares the mind free despite bodily exile, while Aristotle's Unmoved Mover aligns with Boethius' God. The concept of exile as a spiritual crisis resonates, connecting Boethius to figures like Odysseus and Dante.Jack and I discuss whether this is a satire, and how much both of us love Boethius as a character in his own novel.The Ignatius Press edition, translated by Scott Goins and Barbara Wyman, shines with clear prose, excellent footnotes, and quality paper—perfect for annotating. This book demands a reread and sparks a reading list including Chaucer, Milton, and C.S. Lewis' The Discarded Image. Join us! I think this book is for everyone, but even if you think, "Maybe not for me," you'll know what it's about and why it matters.This is a year-long challenge! Join me next week for Sun Tzu's The Art of War and The Tao Te Ching from Lao Tzu.LINKTed Gioia/The Honest Broker's 12-Month Immersive Humanities Course (paywalled!)My Amazon Book List (NOT an affiliate link)CONNECTTo read more of my writing, visit my Substack - https://www.cheryldrury.substack.com.Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cldrury/ LISTENSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5GpySInw1e8IqNQvXow7Lv?si=9ebd5508daa245bdApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crack-the-book/id1749793321 Captivate -

Aristotle (384–322 BC), a Greek philosopher and polymath, founded the Peripatetic school and Lyceum in Athens.   His extensive works spanned diverse fields, including logic, ethics, politics, biology, and metaphysics, profoundly influencing Western thought, science, and philosophy.

Historian Augustine Sedgewick became a father in the summer of 2017. At the time, media events like the Bill Cosby trial were publicly challenging ideals of masculinity and fatherhood. Motivated by care for his son, Sedgewick began to research the history of masculinity and the figure of the dad. His new book Fatherhood approaches the topic through historical examples, from figures like Aristotle and Henry VIII to the work of Sigmund Freud. In today's episode, Sedgewick tells NPR's Steve Inskeep that men – like women – face impossible standards as parents, but are less likely to talk about them.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedayLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Continuous Improvement is the ongoing effort to enhance products, services, or processes through incremental and breakthrough changes. It's a mindset and methodology rooted in growth, self-awareness, and resilience.Here are some key principles and examples of how it can show up:

This is a segment of an hour long lecture followed by a Q & A session for patrons of the Maurin Academy. To get the entire course and all the courses, reading groups and our lecture series, support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/maurinacademy … More The Quality of Friendships: Does it Matter for Politics? Aristotle’s Virtue Ethics Public Segment #3

To read Karl Marx is to contemplate a world created by capitalism. People have long viewed the United States as the quintessential anti-Marxist nation, but Marx's ideas have inspired a wide range of individuals to formulate a more nuanced understanding of the stakes of the American project. Historians have highlighted the imprint made on the United States by Enlightenment thinkers such as Adam Smith, John Locke, and Thomas Paine, but Marx is rarely considered alongside these figures. Yet his ideas are the most relevant today because of capitalism's centrality to American life.   In "Karl Marx in America", historian Andrew Hartman argues that, although Karl Marx never visited America, the country has been profoundly influenced, shaped, and transformed by his ideas. Since the beginning of the Civil War, Marx has been a specter in the American machine. During the Gilded Age, socialists read Marx as a remedy for the unchecked power of corporations. During the Great Depression, communists turned to Marx in the hope of transcending the destructive capitalist economy. Marx inspired the young activists of the 1960s as they gathered to protest a war overseas. Marx's influence is also evident today, as Americans have become increasingly attuned to issues of inequality, labor, and power.   After decades of being pushed to the far-left corner of intellectual thought, Marx's ideologies have crossed over into the mainstream and are more alive than ever. Working-class consciousness is on the rise, and, as Marx argued, the future of a capitalist society rests in the hands of the people who work at the point of production. A valuable resource for anyone interested in Marx's influence on American political discourse, Karl Marx in America is a thought-provoking account of the past, present, and future of his philosophies in American society.   This week, the dialectic sat down with the author, Andrew Hartman, to chat about this new book. About The Dialectic at Work is a podcast hosted by Professor Shahram Azhar & Professor Richard Wolff. The show is dedicated to exploring Marxian theory. It utilizes the dialectical mode of reasoning, that is the method developed over the millennia by Plato and Aristotle, and continues to explore new dimensions of theory and praxis via a dialogue. The Marxist dialectic is a revolutionary dialectic that not only seeks to understand the world but rather to change it. In our discussions, the dialectic goes to work intending to solve the urgent life crises that we face as a global community. Follow us on social media: X: @DialecticAtWork Instagram: @DialecticAtWork Tiktok: @DialecticAtWork Website: www.DemocracyAtWork.info Patreon: www.patreon.com/democracyatwork

From Greek to Arabic and then to Latin, translators in 8th-century Baghdad eventually brought to Europe the works of Plato, Aristotle, Galen, and others who became central pillars of Western thought. IDEAS explores what is known as the Graeco-Arabic Translation Movement.

Have you ever met someone whose presence alone makes you want to level up? If you haven’t, you’re about to. Today’s episode is one you won’t want to miss. Whether you're striving to build your business or unlock your greatest potential, you're in exactly the right place. Today, I’m honoured to introduce someone who embodies what it means to live with purpose, passion, and performance, Marc Accetta. Marc isn’t just a high-performance coach and speaker—he’s a dynamic force of transformation. Known for his vibrant delivery and no-nonsense approach, Marc empowers individuals to take action and step boldly into who they are meant to be. With a track record that speaks volumes, Marc has built not one, not two, but four successful businesses from the ground up in the network marketing industry. His strategies didn’t just elevate companies—they helped one organisation skyrocket its sales by over $3 billion. But Marc’s true gift? His ability to pass that knowledge on. Today, he’s all about helping others rise, sharing the methods and mindset that turn potential into power. In this episode, Marc unveils some of his most impactful strategies, tactical advice, and insights you can apply immediately to see real, lasting growth. So grab your notebook—you’ll want to catch every golden nugget. It's time to meet the one and only Marc Accetta. We’ll be talking about: ➡ [0:00] Introduction ➡ [03:04] Marc’s personal journey into network marketing and personal development ➡ [07:33] Early struggles, first breakthroughs, and the life-changing event ➡ [10:40] You need to be in the game to be great ➡ [12:52] Programming vs. potential ➡ [18:08] Changing our default settings ➡ [21:46] The power of life and death is in your tongue ➡ [24:48] Having non-negotiables ➡ [28:06] Understanding personality types and becoming a ‘chameleon’ in leadership ➡ [36:41] Pay attention, get excited, never quit ➡ [39:07] Check out Marc Accetta’s social accounts and website below ➡ [41:04] Marc’s bootcamp, offers and programs ➡ [44:05] Marc's recommended book ➡ [47:48] Marc's dream superpower ➡ [48:27] Marc's favourite quote ➡ [48:50] Marc's advice to his past self ➡ [50:38] Final thoughts and a call to action for personal growth Resources: ➡ Get Marc's Free 4 Colors Personality Report & Training - Use the code DSA100 for a free report: https://www.marcaccetta.com/colors-test' ➡ Join Marc Accetta's RECRUIT & BUILD LIKE 7 FIGURE EARNERS Bootcamp - Use the code DSA20 for a 20% discount: https://www.marcaccetta.com/bootcamp/1 Book Recommendations: ➡ How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie: https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034 Quotes: ➡ “To avoid criticism, say nothing, do nothing, and be nothing.” – Aristotle➡ “You don’t have to be great to get started, but you have to get started to be great.” ➡”Do or do not, there’s is no try” - Star Wars, Yoda About our guest: Marc Accetta graduated from Seton Hall University in 1982 with a degree in Political Science. In his 30s and 40s, he built multiple successful companies in the network marketing industry, emphasizing integrity and transparency by teaching what he called the "honest rank" approach. His leadership helped generate hundreds of millions in sales. In 2000, Marc founded Marc Accetta Seminars and transitioned into a full-time role as a trainer and consultant. Since then, he has delivered live events to over a million people across more than 50 countries. His training has empowered hundreds of individuals to achieve six-figure incomes and has supported companies in producing billions in revenue. Marc is best known for his signature live event, A View From the Edge—a groundbreaking experience that blends education and entertainment (“edutainment”) to deliver powerful, lasting transformation. Connect with Marc Accetta: ➡ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/marcaccettaseminars ➡ Website: https://www.marcaccetta.com/ ➡ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcaccetta/?hl=en ➡ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcaccettatraining/ ➡ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtbdXMFhJPshlvVEQ_6Ax2w ➡ X: Marc Accetta (@marcaccetta) / X Connect with Direct Selling Accelerator: ➡ Visit our website: https://www.auxano.global/ ➡ Subscribe to Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DirectSellingAccelerator ➡ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxanomarketing/ ➡ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/auxanomarketing/ ➡ Email us at communnity_manager@auxano.global If you have any podcast suggestions or things you’d like to learn about specifically, please send us an email at the address above. And if you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Are you ready to join the Auxano Family to get live weekly training, support and the latest proven posting strategies to get leads and sales right now - find out more here https://go.auxano.globalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wondered why some performances captivate you completely while others leave you checking your watch? The secret might lie in the ancient art of play.In this expansive exploration of showmanship through metaphor, Captain Frodo delves into the profound connection between performance and play. Drawing on both philosophical underpinnings from Aristotle to modern cognitive scientists like Lakoff and Johnson, this episode reveals how metaphorical thinking shapes our reality—not just in language, but in thought and action.At the heart of this discussion is a powerful insight: successful showmanship transforms audiences from experiencing clock time (Kronos) to being fully present in experiential time (Kairos). When performers approach their craft playfully—keeping their audience's experience central, making presentations gripping rather than boring, and inviting participation rather than merely demonstrating skills—they create those magical moments when everyone stops and thinks, "Oh my god, this is it, I get it."The episode unpacks the first of five criteria of play—that it's fun, enjoyable, and something we don't want to end—demonstrating how this maps perfectly onto the performer-audience relationship. Both audience and performer enter a sacred space where ordinary objects and actions take on extraordinary significance, creating a shared experience that benefits everyone involved.Whether you're a performer seeking deeper connections with your audience or simply fascinated by the psychology behind captivating experiences, this episode offers fresh insights into how metaphorical thinking transforms our understanding of performance arts. These aren't abstract musings but practical approaches that can elevate any presentation from merely impressive to genuinely transformative.Subscribe to The Way of the Showman to continue this journey through the metaphorical landscape of performance and discover how embracing play might be the most serious thing a performer can do.Support the show...Now you can get t-shirts and hoodies with our wonderful logo. This is the best new way to suport the podcast project. Become a proud parader of your passion for Showmanship and our glorious Craft whilst simultanously helping to gather more followers for the Way.You'll find the store here: https://thewayoftheshowman.printdrop.com.auIf you want to help support this podcast it would be tremendous if you wrote a glowing review on iTunes or Spotify.If you want to contact me about anything, including wanting me to collaborate on one of your projects you can reach me on thewayoftheshowman@gmail.comor find out more on the Way of the Showman website.you can follow the Way of Instagram where it is, not surprisingly thewayoftheshowman.If you find it in you and you have the means to do so, you can suport the podcast financially at:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/captainfrodo

Marriage and family are often debated through emotional or religious lenses, but can we defend these institutions using reason alone? Dr. Owen Anderson, Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Arizona State University, joins Dr. Marianna Orlandi on "What We Can't Not Talk About" to delve into the rational basis of marriage, friendship, and lasting love. Starting from the concept of friendship as defined by Aristotle and Aquinas, Dr. Anderson highlights how true friendship involves mutual care for each other's good, setting the stage for understanding deeper relationships. He argues that the conjugal view of marriage, rooted in lasting commitment and openness to life, is not merely a religious ideal but grounded in our shared human nature. Dr. Anderson further addresses contemporary skepticism, emphasizing that widespread doubts about reality, truth, and goodness contribute significantly to confusion around marriage and family structures. He explains how the current age of anxiety is closely linked to philosophical skepticism and suggests that reconnecting with foundational truths about human nature and purpose is crucial for overcoming both skepticism and anxiety.

The conviction that the natural world is obedient, adhering to laws, is a widespread assumption of modern science. But where did this idea originate and what beliefs does it imply? In this episode of the Sheldrake-Vernon Dialogues, Rupert Sheldrake and Mark Vernon discuss the impact on science of the Elizabethan lawyer, Francis Bacon. His New Instrument of Thought, or Novum Organum, put laws at the centre of science and was intended as an upgrade on assumptions developed by Aristotle. But does the existence of mind-like laws of nature, somehow acting on otherwise mindless matter, even make sense? What difference is made by insights subsequent to Baconian philosophy, such as the discovery of evolution or the sense that the natural world is not machine-like but behaves like an organism? Could the laws of nature be more like habits? And what about the existence of miracles, the purposes of organisms, and the extraordinary fecundity of creativity?

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 In 1576, Tycho Brahe was offered something no astronomer had ever received before: an island of his own. On the remote Baltic isle of Hven, Tycho set out to build the most advanced observatory in Europe.  But just as construction began, a brilliant comet appeared in the night sky. For Tycho, it was more than a celestial spectacle: it was a chance to test Aristotle, challenge old ideas, and prove that careful observation could overturn centuries of dogma. This episode traces Tycho's transformation from wandering scholar to scientific institution, as he turns a lonely island into the centre of the astronomical world. Contact: thecompletehistoryofscience@gmail.comBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/gethinrichards.bsky.socialMusic Credit: Folk Round Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

In 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared that the third Sunday in June would henceforth be celebrated as Father's Day. It was a symbolic gesture aimed at strengthening paternal bonds, as well as a tacit rejection of the policies recommended by Daniel Patrick Moynihan, who had just left Johnson's administration in disgrace after his controversial report on Black family life and poverty was leaked. “As we know it,” Scholar contributor Augustine Sedgewick writes in his new book, “Father's Day is an unintended consequence of the fractious American politics of race, gender, and class.” Sedgewick's book, Fatherhood: A History of Love and Power, is the story of how such politics ensnarled parental care, and of the men who expanded the domain of fathers across generations of crisis and change, from Aristotle and Henry VIII to Freud and Bob Dylan. Go beyond the episode:Augustine Sedgewick's Fatherhood: A History of Love and PowerThe far right's signature style is less about dad pants and more about fatherhood: read Sedgewick's essay “Ku Klux Khaki”“Thoreau's Pencils,” Sedgwick explores the abolitionist's relationship with his family—and his family business's ties to slaveryFor more on the Moynihan Report and political interventions on parenting, read Melinda Cooper's Family ValuesTune in every (other) week to catch interviews with the liveliest voices from literature, the arts, sciences, history, and public affairs; reports on cutting-edge works in progress; long-form narratives; and compelling excerpts from new books. Hosted by Stephanie Bastek and sponsored by the Phi Beta Kappa Society.Subscribe: iTunes/Apple • Amazon • Google • Acast • Pandora • RSS FeedHave suggestions for projects you'd like us to catch up on, or writers you want to hear from? Send us a note: podcast [at] theamericanscholar [dot] org. And rate us on iTunes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a segment of an hour long lecture followed by a Q & A session for patrons of the Maurin Academy. To get the entire course and all the courses, reading groups and our lecture series, support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/maurinacademy … More Introduction to Aristotle’s Virtue Ethics, Public Segment #2: The Mean Between Extremes

Episode 22 — Explore Your Relationship to Women and Step Into What's Beyond____________________________________________________On the heels of gathering in Bucharest for the Spring 2025 Amorati Conference, Jordan and Zan meet this week and reflect on the conversation had, discuss the true value of embracing the Ars Amorata philosophy, and answer the much-asked question, “How do I get more of ‘all this' where I am?” Philosophers and laymen alike have long contemplated life's great mysteries. What of Ars Amorata? What has been, is currently, and will be its contribution? Ultimately, it's a certain kind of man who seeks out answers to the questions we ask here.Follow today's discussion for how to live the beauty of this philosophy, and to better understand where you stand in life's most important journey: taking honest stock of your relationships. Keep the conversation going by sharing your thoughts with us.____________________________________________________Come join us! Sign up today and enjoy all the perks of the Amorati Membership, including live calls with Zan and his team. Go here: https://www.Amorati.net/____________________________________Need a gunslinger? Someone who rides into town, completely solves your problem, then rides off into the sunset. Contact Zan Perrion personally to inquire about his incredibly effective one-on-one Laser Coaching. Find him here: https://arsamorata.com/lifementoring/____________________________________Get a gifted copy of The Alabaster Girl, personally signed by Zan Perrion. Go to https://alabastergirl.com____________________________________Join our newsletter here & get all our latest: https://arsamorata.com____________________________________THE AMORATI is a close-knit fraternity of men from all over the world who have devoted their lives to the philosophy of The Ars Amorata.The Amorati are lovers of women. The Amorati are lovers of life. The Amorati are treasure hunters and raconteurs. The Amorati are on a lifelong quest for beauty and adventure.JOIN US in the AMORATI membership - Go to https://www.Amorati.net/. Talk to Anthony, our membership coordinator, here: https://cal.com/arsamorata. ____________________________________ARS AMORATA is a celebration of the art of seduction, the rebirth of romance, and a lifelong quest for beauty and adventure.Ars Amorata is a philosophy of beauty. It is a way of life. It is not a religion. It is a belief system, similar to the way one might call Stoicism a belief system or a way of life. It is a layer that exists (or not) below all religion and all social structures. And it belongs to all of you.Philosophers throughout the ages have argued whether beauty is objective or subjective, but in my view, beauty is neither. It is neither inherent as a property of the object (the objective view) nor is it in the eye of the beholder (the subjective view). Beauty is a third thing altogether.Beauty is prime. It stands alone. It is a thing apart, in Kant's words: a Thing-In-Itself (Ding an sich). Beauty emanates from what Aristotle called the Unmoved Mover, what Plotinus called The One, what scientists call the Big Bang, and what John in the New Testament called the Word or Logos.Ars Amorata is an attempt to lift Beauty to its rightful place as the primary guiding principle in our hearts and in the world.____________________________________Visit the Ars Amorata WEBSITE: http://www.ArsAmorata.comVisit the Zan Perrion WEBSITE: http://www.ZanPerrion.comSupport the show

Transcendence! (Or as we call it, “The magic trick.”) It's for everybody. Unless you're not ready. Emily and Amelia discuss.Come Together (by Emily) Chapter 12: The Magic TrickAudiobook on AudibleSigned paperbacks at Book MoonThe Neurobiology of “We” by Daniel J. SiegelEntrainment“The Mere Co-Presence: Synchronization of Autonomic Signals and Emotional Responses Across Co-Present Individuals Not Engaged in Direct Interaction” by Yulia Golland, Yossi Arzouan, and Nava Levit- Binnun via PubMedThe Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan HaidtDead Poets SocietyMurmuration (swarm behavior)Aristotle's Rhetorical Triangle“The Field” - see Come Together page 276No Bad Parts by Richard SchwartzOut Beyond Ideas by RumiFSP Live: turning down your pain sensors (Amelia on Youtube)Transcendental MeditationCatching the Big Fish: Meditation, Consciousness, and Creativity by David LynchMaslow's Hierarchy Of Needs

Send us a textWhat shoes are you wearing on life's journey? Beyond a metaphor, this question reveals the fundamental disciplines that have shaped humanity since creation. The world operates on a tripod of essential "shoes" - law, medicine, and finance - each playing a crucial role in maintaining societal balance. Law provides the governing protocol for everything on earth, establishing justice and order through contracts and ethical frameworks. As I explain, even spiritual concepts like "prayer" and "intercession" originated as legal terms, revealing how deeply legal thinking permeates our existence. Every functional organization requires legal expertise to navigate relationships and ensure proper governance.Medicine addresses our physical and mental constitution through anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry. A healthy society cannot exist without a robust medical community attending to collective wellbeing. Meanwhile, finance drives the world through commerce and resource management - as Aristotle advised Alexander the Great, trade creates interdependence and stability between communities. These three disciplines remain constant regardless of technological advancement or cultural shifts.For parents guiding children's career choices, individuals seeking purpose, or nations addressing brain drain, understanding these fundamental pillars offers invaluable perspective. A society missing any part of this tripod inevitably experiences chaos. As you consider your own path, which shoe will you walk in? And more importantly, how will you contribute to strengthening these essential foundations in your community?Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify, YouTube, and all major platforms to continue exploring life's most important questions together. Share this episode with someone who might benefit from this perspective on the disciplines that shape our world.Support the showYou can support this show via the link below;https://www.buzzsprout.com/1718587/supporters/new

Mid-week guest Aristotle Jones, known as The Appalachian Soul Man brings us songs Bad Behavior, Flowers of Spring, Streets of Osage and West Virginia Hills

Today, Steve speaks with Lauren Farina, psychotherapist and founder of Invited Psychotherapy & Coaching. Lauren and Steve discuss how wellness is becoming a bigger part of the workplace and how we can stay mentally healthy during times of stress and pressure. Also an expert on “high-performance individuals,” Lauren shares what it means to be high-performing and why rest can be just as productive as work. Key Takeaways: Being a high-performer isn't just about work.  Rest is productive Building psychological safety within an organization is the most important contributor to elite performance.  Tune in to hear more about: What the “High Performer Archetype” is (6:15) The risks of not taking time to rest (11:22) How leaders can improve the performance of their teams (19:33) Standout Quotes: “ As many of us know, acute stress is quite good for us. But in the long term, the chronic unrelenting demands that I think remote working arrangements have placed on the workforce, really can erode our performance because our cognitive functioning is not at its peak when we're chronically stressed, our memory, our learning, our judgment, our decision making is compromised.” - Lauren Farina “ There was a five -year study at Google called the Aristotle Project, and the Aristotle project found that psychological safety is the single most important factor when it comes to the elite performance of individuals and groups.“ - Lauren Farina “ It is my hope that there will be an increased focus on intersectionality of performance and wellbeing and increased support of individuals and groups in cultivating wellbeing. Not only for the sake of wellbeing, but also for the sake of peak performance.” - Lauren Farina Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to the ISF Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management.

Should we structure our lives around certain principles? Can adopting Stoic principles make our lives better? Danny and Randy discuss Stoic principles to live by. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.comDanny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

What if the secret to living your best life... is remembering that it won't last forever? In this episode of Love, Happiness, and Success, I'm joined by author and mindset coach Karen Salmansohn to explore how the ancient principle of memento mori—remembering that you will die—can radically transform the way you live right now.  Together, we unpack how mortality awareness isn't morbid at all—it's deeply motivational. When you get clear on what truly matters, you can stop spinning your wheels and start living for meaning with clarity, courage, and joy. We'll explore identity-based habits, reverse-engineering your values, and how writing your own eulogy (yep, really!) can actually help you build a life you're proud to live. This isn't about bucket lists or productivity hacks—it's about being intentional and making sure your time, energy, and love are going exactly where you want them to. Timestamps: 0:00 – The Problem With To-Do Lists 3:12 – Facing the Funeral Test: What Will They Say About You? 6:38 – Memento Mori: Mortality as a Motivator 15:05 – Identity-Based Habits and Core Values 20:44 – Who Do You Need to Become? 24:18 – A Ripple Effect That Lasts Generations 27:35 – Aristotle's Happiness Formula 32:10 – The Near-Life Experience We Must Escape 36:42 – Your “To-Die” List vs Your To-Do List 40:55 – Creating Daily Habits That Reflect Who You Want to Be 44:00 – What Happens When You Align With Your Core Values 47:26 – The Marble Ritual: Measuring Time With Intention 53:18 – Monthly Reflections and Making This Summer Count 58:01 – Why Fun and Gratitude Are Core Values Too 1:02:20 – It's Not About Death—It's About Life 1:07:08 – How to Start Living for Meaning Now Don't wait for a crisis to wake you up. Choose to wake up now. Live for meaning. Be intentional. Remember that life is short, and that's what makes it beautiful. And if you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed by where to begin, I'd love to help. My Clarity and Confidence Coaching was made for moments just like this one. In this powerful work, you'll reconnect with your deepest values, rediscover your purpose, and learn how to make intentional choices that move you toward the life you truly want. Whether you're navigating a big life transition or simply ready to stop running on autopilot, coaching gives you tools, insight, and support to create lasting, meaningful change. Curious if it's right for you? You can schedule a free consultation with our team. We'll talk about where you are, where you want to go, and how clarity and confidence coaching can help you bridge the gap. Also, come hang out with me on Instagram or YouTube — I'm always sharing tips, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes real talk to help you stay connected to what really matters. Xoxo Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby www.growingself.com P.S. If this message resonated with you, think of someone in your life who might need to hear it too. Forward this article to them. Let's keep the ripple going. That's living for meaning, too.  

Summer Flashback: Virtue in Action with Tim DernlanHow do we move virtue from a vague school value to a transformative life habit? In this special Summer Flashback episode, we revisit one of our most impactful conversations with Dr. Tim Dernlan, joined by two of his high school students. Recorded five years ago but more relevant than ever, this episode explores how one classical Christian school brought virtue to life through intentional student formation—and yes, even lunchtime conversations at Five Guys.From Aristotle's golden mean to Biblical foundations, this isn't just a theoretical discussion. You'll hear how weekly student groups, guided reflections, and peer accountability made virtue tangible, relational, and long-lasting. If you've ever wondered how to bridge the gap between what students know and how they live, this episode is for you.

The Flat Earth Conspiracy: Ancient Beliefs, Modern Movement

Are you Team Aristotle or Team Plato?Topics in this episode include Charybdis, schoolboys and schoolmen, whether or not Plato was shallow, artists being rejected by Plato's Republic, platonism v. neoplatonism, Aristotle's view of art, Stephen's dagger definitions, the Plato and Antisthenes' thoughts on horses, horse v. horseness, Plato's Forms, the ineluctable modality of the visible, Joyce's thoughts on William Blake, and how to solve an impossible binary.Support us on Patreon to access episodes early, bonus content, and a video version of our podcast.On the Blog:Decoding Dedalus: Horseness is the whatness of allhorse. Blooms & Barnacles Social Media:Facebook | Twitter | InstagramSubscribe to Blooms & Barnacles:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube

Do you want to bring out the best in your people while also maximizing your bottom line? In this episode, former WD-40 Company CEO Garry Ridge explains how leaders can build dedicated teams and drive phenomenal success by following Aristotle's principle, “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” YOU WILL LEARN:· The ‘dumbass' leadership philosophy.· The 4 pillars of a fearless tribe.· The impact of values on organizational success. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: thelearningmoment.net “Any Dumbass Can Do It,” by Garry Ridge “Helping People Win at Work,” by Ken Blanchard and Garry Ridge “To Be Honest,” by Ron A. Carucci “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten,” by Robert FulghumNOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Anything of value comes from learning.” – Garry Ridge “People are happy when they know they're making a difference and they're respected for doing that.” – Garry Ridge “Dumbassery is a superpower, and the dumbassery really is you as the leader deflating your ego and making sure your role is to bring out the best of everybody else.” – Garry Ridge “Let's get rid of the word failure, and let's talk about ‘We don't make mistakes in our organization. We have learning moments.'” – Garry Ridge “It's not about you; it's about the people you have the privilege to lead.” – Garry Ridge itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Great strategy starts with a question—and a story worth believing in.A good strategy isn't just built—it's told. For Martin Reeves, chairman of the BCG Henderson Institute and author of The Imagination Machine and Like: The Button That Changed the World, strategy and imagination are both deeply communicative processes, rooted in storytelling, curiosity, and the courage to reframe assumptions.“A strategy is really just a special kind of story,” Reeves explains. “It begins with the present and aspires to a different future—it's fiction made actionable.” To bring that fiction to life, leaders must involve their teams in a co-creative journey and use thoughtful questions to shape not just ideas, but belief and action.In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Reeves joins Matt Abrahams to explore how communication fuels strategic thinking, innovation, and organizational reinvention. He outlines his six-step framework for imagination—from embracing anomalies to codifying and continuing ideas—and underscores the role of reframing, deep listening, and even levity in solving complex problems. Together, they unpack how a single “like” button changed our digital behaviors—and what it teaches us about influence and attention today.Episode Reference Links:Martin Reeves Martin's Books: Like / The Imagination Machine Ep.71 Strategy Success: How to Communicate Your Gameplan Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (02:19) - Using Story in Strategy (05:00) - Questions as a Communication Technology (06:15) - The Six Steps to Harnessing Imagination (10:36) - The “7 Cs” of Imagination and Communication (12:08) - Reframing as a Creative Tool (14:11) - The Like Button: Origin and Evolution (16:14) - Brain Chemistry Behind Digital Liking (18:12) - The Final Three Questions (22:59) - Conclusion    *****This episode is sponsored by Stanford. Groundbreaking research happens everyday at Stanford, learn more here.Support Think Fast Talk Smart by joining TFTS Premium.       

Dr Adam Koontz recommends books about preaching. Books mentioned - Aristotle's Poetics and Rhetoric Book 4 of Augustine's On Christian Doctrine Reinhold Pieper's Evangelical Lutheran Homiletics J. Michael Reu's Homiletics H. Grady Davis's Design for Preaching Gerhard Aho's The Lively Skeleton John Broadus's Treatise on the Preparation and Delivery of Sermons Jean Claude's Essay on the Composition of a Sermon The Heart of the Yale Lectures The sermons of John Chrysostom and Martin Luther Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

The dad who coaches the team and brings home the bacon is a modern invention. Augustine Sedgwick joins host Krys Boyd to discuss how fatherhood has evolved over millennia, how the patriarchy and fatherhood diverge, and how thinkers as far back as Aristotle thought about the role of dads. His book is “Fatherhood: A History of Love and Power.” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices