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In regards to several recent crowdfunded games that either relaunched after an initial cancellation or are struggling to move far past their funding goal, I've heard some concerns about trust from potential backers. For example, if a project has a $10,000 funding goal but after the first few days they only have a few hundred backers and $13,000 in funding, is it a mark of dishonesty if they cancel the project, reconfigure, and relaunch? https://stonemaiergames.com/marketable-vs-aspirational-funding-goals/
Social comparison theory explains why our brains constantly compare our lives to everything we see on social media, leaving us with a heavy dose of aspirational fatigue. We unpack how measuring ourselves against algorithmic facades quietly drains both our mental well-being and our wallets. We share seven ways you can cure aspirational fatigue, including practical steps to reset your digital inputs, implement the humility hack, and use intentional generosity to dismantle a scarcity mindset. By focusing on financial fundamentals and extending ourselves grace, we can stop chasing someone else's baseline and build lasting wealth on our own terms. Get the full show notes, show references, and more information here: https://www.insideoutmoney.org/180-social-comparison-theory/
Introducing new values doesn't change culture. New conditions do. In this episode of HR Superstars, Karina Young speaks with Paula Brockwell, founder and lead psychologist of The Employee Experience Project. They discuss why culture is something you design, not declare, and why so many culture initiatives stall six months after the big announcement. There's no single definition of a good culture, only the one that's right for your business. To find it, Paula shares how HR teams should build change around what the business needs right now, not an aspirational version years away. From there, she breaks down why getting specific about non-negotiables matters and how organizations can shape the conditions that actually drive behavior. You'll learn: Why building the conditions for change matters more than the change itself How to get your leaders to model what you're asking for Why slowing down on AI transformation can be the fastest path forward Join us as we discuss: (00:00) Meet HR Superstar: Paula Brockwell (03:17) Aspirational culture goals set leaders up to fail (10:26) Why unwanted behaviors flourish (14:47) Change fails without fixing the system first (16:46) Turning leaders into true enablers (23:33) The psychological contract between employer and employee (31:13) Why AI transformation needs a pause before scaling (33:41) How to pick the right cultural mode for your business Resources: For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player. Hear Karina's thoughts on elevating your HR career by following her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinayoung11/ Download 15Five's HR Leader's Guide to Reducing Regrettable Turnover: https://www.15five.com/resources/ebook/guide-to-reducing-regrettable-turnover?hsLang=en?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q4_2025_CTA&utm_content=turnover For more on maximizing employee performance, engagement, and retention, click here: https://www.15five.com/demo?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2-Podcast-Ads&utm_content=Schedule-a-demo Paula Brockwell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulabrockwell/ The Employee Experience Project: https://theexproject.com/
This episode SHOULD have come out two entire weeks ago, but Missy remains the busiest person on earth and… forgot. Sorry. Here’s what we WERE up to, anyway! What Missy’s Been Up To: Reading The Love Hypothesis by Ali HazelwoodBriefly, a Delicious Life by Nell StevensTake a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert Watching Doctor SleepThe Haunting of Hill HouseThe InviteThe OdysseySpider Man: Brand New Day What Merri’s Been Up To: Reading Legacy of Gods by Rina KentThe Naked Truth by Ana Kirk ShawDom Com by Adriana AndersThe Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow Website | Facebook | Bluesky | Instagram | Threads | Patreon | Merch | Episode Transcripts The post WWBUT 118 – Aspirational Circus Freaks appeared first on FAKE GEEK GIRLS.
Last week I introduced the say do gap the space between what you say you want financially and what your actions are actually supporting.This week I want to give you a framework for understanding why that gap exists and what it actually looks like in your day to day relationship with money. Because the gap does not look the same for everyone, and understanding your specific pattern is what makes it possible to actually close it.In this episode, I'll introduce the Four A's of Money Alignment so you can better understand the gap you need to close to reach your financial goals this year.The Four A's are not a personality test. They're a tool to help you illuminate why you might feel financially stuck in this season so you can respond with appropriate action.We'll explore what it means to be Avoidant, Aspirational, Accidental, or Aligned with your money and how recognizing your current pattern can help you move toward a financial life that actually supports what you say you want.Because the goal isn't to be perfect with your money. It's to understand what you're building and make decisions that help you build it.In this episode you'll learn...[00:05:10] Why the aspirational money pattern is so common among my clients [00:10:30] What avoidance actually looks like for a high earner, why a six-figure income can make it easier to put off dealing with your money[00:15:45] Why the accidental money pattern can look really good from the outside while still leaving you without ownership of your financial success[00:20:20] What aligned money management actually means and why it has nothing to do with being perfect, never overspending, or having a car that never breaks down.[00:25:40] How to use the Four A's as a tool for identifying your current money pattern in different areas of your financial life, so you can stop judging yourself for where you are and start making decisions about where you actually want to go.Tune in to this episode of Money Files to learn the four A's of money alignment and identify which pattern is showing up in your financial life right now so you can finally close the gap between what you say you want and the actions that will actually get you there.Get full show notes and the episode transcript: https://wealthovernow.com/the-4-money-alignment-types-why-your-money-goals-arent-working/Links mentioned in this episode…Set up a call | Financial Coach Washington, DC | Wealth Over NowDownload my FREE spending plan
Today, I'm joined by Lorne Lucree, founder & CEO of Wizard Wellness. Aspirational allergy support, Wizard Wellness is applying skincare logic to nasal care with its drug- and steroid-free sinus microbiome system. In this episode, we discuss why the allergy aisle is ripe for disruption. We also cover: Missing solutions for a large TAM First clinical testing and vanity metrics in allergy aisle Beauty playbook: microbiome science meets friction reduction Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Website: www.wizardwellness.com Available at Amazon, Walmart, CVS, and Target Store Locator: https://wizardwellness.com/pages/where-to-buy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wizardwellness Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wizardwellness - The Fitt Insider Podcast is brought to you by EGYM. Visit EGYM.com to learn more about its smart fitness ecosystem for fitness and health facilities. Fitt Talent: https://talent.fitt.co/ Consulting: https://consulting.fitt.co/ Investments: https://capital.fitt.co/ Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:18) Background and overview (03:15) Drug-free, steroid-free approach (04:30) Prestige beauty connection to allergies (05:45) Microbiome science evolution (07:30) Vanity metrics and clinical testing (09:15) TAM and market opportunity (12:27) Drug-free solutions gaining traction (15:00) Customer acquisition and messaging strategy (19:00) Cleanse, relieve, balance (20:15) Navigating the education path (23:15) Oral care and skincare parallels (27:30) Shelf positioning and brand blocking (29:15) Expansion and messaging (31:48) Where to find Wizard Wellness (32:23) Conclusion
https://directtoconsumer.typeform.com/DTC-Brand?utm_source=podcast-641&utm_medium=podcastTo Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signuppilothouse.coDTC Twitter has spent the last few months arguing about volume versus strategy. Aves from Pilothouse thinks both camps are answering the wrong question. Eric brings her back for an all killer no filler on creative coverage: what it means now, how she decides what to make next, and the system she spent her summer building.For anyone who briefs creative, buys media, or signs off on either.What you get:Why a thousand Grok ads in a month spikes CPMs and stops finding your audience, and why one precious video every two weeks fails for the opposite reason.The three layers of coverage that matter now: right people, right product, right angles. Sizes and placements should be second nature by now.Persona coverage past your bread and butter. If the answer is always "a woman in her twenties," you are not covering the audience you need in order to grow.Product coverage, the layer most teams skip. Cross-referencing which SKUs bring people in cheapest against which ones are most efficient to ship, then testing returning-customer-only products at top of funnel to find margin nobody was looking for.Diagnosing by problem rather than format. Heavy cart abandonment usually means a trust gap, which points to whitelisting first and conversion-friction statics behind it. Creator-handle delivery ran 70% more efficient than the same creative from the brand.Selling the cloud when the economy tightens. Aspirational is outperforming pure problem agitation right now.Hyper relevancy. The echo chambers have gotten small enough that a meme Aves sees every third video is one you've never heard of, so the ad has to match the exact font, the audio they've been hearing, even the camera angle. She ran "kinda chic" in ads without ever learning what it means.Nobody is watching. Most people are lurking, and most of them are half-watching from the toilet or a waiting room. Aves watched a woman scroll Instagram through the entire Odyssey.Creative is the new targeting, five years of everyone saying it, and the spaghetti metaphor that finally explains it.Landing pages as the insurance policy on all of it. Spend two thousand dollars on a t-shirt and it still looks bad wrinkled.Ad copy. Aves writes hers first, before any visual, and uses no AI for it. One emoji-only ad carried by copy alone did over six figures in a weekend.Who this is for: creative strategists, media buyers, and founders heading into Q4 wondering why more ads stopped working.What to steal: the product coverage audit, the cart-abandonment-means-trust diagnosis, and starting your brief with copy instead of a visual idea.Timestamps:00:03:00 Creative Volume vs. Strategy00:05:00 Building Better Creative Coverage00:10:00 Creative for Full-Funnel Performance00:20:00 Why Creative Is the New Targeting00:28:00 Why Ad Copy Matters More Than EverSubscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupAdvertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertiseWork with Pilothouse - https://www.pilothouse.co/?utm_source=AKNF641Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletterWatch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video
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Learn about our Patreon Offers!: https://www.patreon.com/DistancetoEmptyPod Get some free DTE Swag by supporting out sponsors!https://janji.com/pages/distance-to-empty and be sure to select 'podcast' > 'Distance to Empty' on the post purchase "How did you hear about Janji" page. Thank you!Check out Mount to Coast here: https://mounttocoast.com/discount/DistancePart of our miniseries on The Cutoff, the new Aravaipa/Dylan Harris film. Kevin and Peter sit down with Robby Chaney, who describes himself as a runner, hiker, and death marcher, and who has spent more time chasing cutoffs than almost anyone in the sport.Robby's first trail race was a 40K in 2018 that went so badly he wrote off trail running entirely. New shoes he'd never worn, a vest he'd never used, and temperatures over 100 degrees. Then a volunteer request for a race called Cocodona 250 landed in his inbox, and the number stuck in his head. Six years later he has four 200-mile finishes, a starring role in a film about the very thing he's spent his career outrunning, and a 2026 Grand Slam on the calendar.We get into what the back of the pack actually looks like from the inside: 100-plus hour races, aid stations where you turn around and walk straight back out, and the compounding physical, mental, and emotional cost of days on course. Robby also walks us through his 2025 Cocodona, where he made it to roughly mile 220 before his lungs quit on him in Walnut Canyon. Pulse ox in the low 80s, an IV, and a search and rescue extraction. (Peter, who also got to mile 220 and didn't finish, offers a competing explanation for his own DNF: he got tired.)The conversation closes somewhere we didn't expect. In 2002, Robby was stabbed by a stranger and left bleeding on the street. He woke up in the ICU and was told he'd probably never walk again. He used a cane for years. He turned 50 last month and is signed up for close to a thousand miles of racing.In this episode:(01:15) Aspirational ultrarunner: what "death march" actually means(02:26) What people get wrong about the back of the pack(05:41) From a miserable 40K to signing up for a 250(08:25) Coldwater Rumble 2024 and learning what a cutoff is mid-race(11:04) Respecting the cutoff without fearing it(13:37) DNFs as data points, and the trekking poles that cost him Mogollon Monster(16:27) Getting the email from Dylan and Emily, mid-race, on a ridgeline(19:40) What happened in Walnut Canyon(23:37) 2002, the ICU, and the twenty-year road backThe Cutoff is out from Aravaipa. Follow Robby's 2026 season with us.
The conversation focused on festival experiences, musical journeys, and life both on and off the stage with JC from Danko Jones. Recording live from Wacken Open Air, the discussion explored the band's international touring, unique festival stories, the importance of musical authenticity, favorite memories, and the cultural quirks encountered on the road. Reflections on the impact of Canadian music trios, the significance of supportive festival environments, and notable encounters with legendary musicians added depth and humor to the chat.Main Topics CoveredFirst impressions and evolving experiences at Wacken Open AirDifferences in festival beer sponsorships and cultural standardsBehind-the-scenes of festival logistics and artist hospitalityThe camaraderie and challenges of being in a successful rock trioMemorable tour stories and personal highlights from a musician's careerThe influence of Canadian trios on rock musicWish-list collaborations and stories of recognition by musical heroesKey Discussions & StoriesFestival Conversations at WackenThe discussion explored the uniqueness of Wacken Open Air, with a humorous critique of Budweiser beer being served at a renowned German festival, emphasizing the expectation of high-quality, local brews in Germany 00:56.Several points were raised, including the growth and changes at the festival over the years, particularly in terms of scale and organization 00:44, 10:06.A key theme that emerged was the importance of supporting local, environmentally-conscious choices at major music events 03:49.Musicianship & Band DynamicsOne concept discussed was the dynamic of performing in a three-piece group, recognizing the harmony required, and the risks of internal friction being highly visible on stage 13:16.The conversation focused on the joy and privilege of making music as a lifelong pursuit rather than just a job, with an emphasis on enthusiasm and authenticity 12:21, 13:03.Memorable Moments & Tour StoriesSeveral stories stood out, such as opening for the Rolling Stones in an intimate Toronto venue and performing with Deep Purple at Montreux Jazz Festival 15:06.Memorable encounters included being acknowledged as "colleagues" by Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top and a surprise connection with the family of AC/DC's Angus, who appreciated Danko Jones' music 17:35, 18:13.Personal Histories & Touring LifeThe discussion explored JC's background growing up in Italy, moving to Canada, and eventually relocating to Finland, appreciating the cultural richness of living and playing music across continents 07:56, 08:03.Observations on the supportive and organized nature of European festivals were prominent, spotlighting the impact of robust arts funding and hospitality on touring musicians 10:06.Musical Inspirations & LegacyThe topic of influential Canadian trios like Rush and Triumph was covered, reflecting on the power and creativity of three-piece bands 16:17.Aspirational touring ambitions included a wish to play with AC/DC and gratitude for recognition from major rock icons 17:30, 18:14.Notable Quotes“Budweiser is not the king of beers in Germany.” 01:09“If people were to see us and there was friction between the 3 guys, it would be immediately noticeable.” 13:36“Part of the allure of watching our show is that you're watching 3 guys who love what they do gel together and have a harmony.” 13:43“My favorite story, man, being able to do what I do, like honestly… people wanting to talk to the band and know about the band and having new people listen to it.” 14:50“We opened for the Rolling Stones in Toronto in a club for 500 people—where I was able to take my dad out to that gig.” 15:06“Angus is our uncle and he listens to your album… Uncle Angus showed us how to play your songs.” 18:01Resources & Links MentionedWacken Open Air Festival: Livestream for missed performances available on the official Wacken website 19:24Danko Jones website for additional content and streams: Danko Jones Official 19:31Montreux Jazz Festival (as a highlighted prestigious festival)Noted reference to past festival collaborations in the US: Incarceration Festival at Shawshank Prison 09:00Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-adventures-of-pipeman--941822/support.Click Here to Subscribe for PERKS, BONUS Content & FREE GIVEWAYS!Follow @pipemanradio on all socials & Pipeman Radio Requests & Info at www.linktr.ee/pipemanradioStream The Adventures of Pipeman daily & live Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays at 1PM ET on W4CY Radio & Talk 4 TV. Download, Rate & Review the Podcast at The Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman Radio, Talk 4 Media, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & All Podcast Apps.
The conversation focused on festival experiences, musical journeys, and life both on and off the stage with JC from Danko Jones. Recording live from Wacken Open Air, the discussion explored the band's international touring, unique festival stories, the importance of musical authenticity, favorite memories, and the cultural quirks encountered on the road. Reflections on the impact of Canadian music trios, the significance of supportive festival environments, and notable encounters with legendary musicians added depth and humor to the chat.Main Topics CoveredFirst impressions and evolving experiences at Wacken Open AirDifferences in festival beer sponsorships and cultural standardsBehind-the-scenes of festival logistics and artist hospitalityThe camaraderie and challenges of being in a successful rock trioMemorable tour stories and personal highlights from a musician's careerThe influence of Canadian trios on rock musicWish-list collaborations and stories of recognition by musical heroesKey Discussions & StoriesFestival Conversations at WackenThe discussion explored the uniqueness of Wacken Open Air, with a humorous critique of Budweiser beer being served at a renowned German festival, emphasizing the expectation of high-quality, local brews in Germany 00:56.Several points were raised, including the growth and changes at the festival over the years, particularly in terms of scale and organization 00:44, 10:06.A key theme that emerged was the importance of supporting local, environmentally-conscious choices at major music events 03:49.Musicianship & Band DynamicsOne concept discussed was the dynamic of performing in a three-piece group, recognizing the harmony required, and the risks of internal friction being highly visible on stage 13:16.The conversation focused on the joy and privilege of making music as a lifelong pursuit rather than just a job, with an emphasis on enthusiasm and authenticity 12:21, 13:03.Memorable Moments & Tour StoriesSeveral stories stood out, such as opening for the Rolling Stones in an intimate Toronto venue and performing with Deep Purple at Montreux Jazz Festival 15:06.Memorable encounters included being acknowledged as "colleagues" by Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top and a surprise connection with the family of AC/DC's Angus, who appreciated Danko Jones' music 17:35, 18:13.Personal Histories & Touring LifeThe discussion explored JC's background growing up in Italy, moving to Canada, and eventually relocating to Finland, appreciating the cultural richness of living and playing music across continents 07:56, 08:03.Observations on the supportive and organized nature of European festivals were prominent, spotlighting the impact of robust arts funding and hospitality on touring musicians 10:06.Musical Inspirations & LegacyThe topic of influential Canadian trios like Rush and Triumph was covered, reflecting on the power and creativity of three-piece bands 16:17.Aspirational touring ambitions included a wish to play with AC/DC and gratitude for recognition from major rock icons 17:30, 18:14.Notable Quotes“Budweiser is not the king of beers in Germany.” 01:09“If people were to see us and there was friction between the 3 guys, it would be immediately noticeable.” 13:36“Part of the allure of watching our show is that you're watching 3 guys who love what they do gel together and have a harmony.” 13:43“My favorite story, man, being able to do what I do, like honestly… people wanting to talk to the band and know about the band and having new people listen to it.” 14:50“We opened for the Rolling Stones in Toronto in a club for 500 people—where I was able to take my dad out to that gig.” 15:06“Angus is our uncle and he listens to your album… Uncle Angus showed us how to play your songs.” 18:01Resources & Links MentionedWacken Open Air Festival: Livestream for missed performances available on the official Wacken website 19:24Danko Jones website for additional content and streams: Danko Jones Official 19:31Montreux Jazz Festival (as a highlighted prestigious festival)Noted reference to past festival collaborations in the US: Incarceration Festival at Shawshank Prison 09:00Pipeman in the Pit is a music, festival, and interview segment of The Adventures of Pipeman Radio Show (#pipemanradio) and from The King of All Festivals while on The Pipeman Radio Tour. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pipeman-in-the-pit--2287932/support.Click Here to Subscribe for PERKS, BONUS Content & FREE GIVEWAYS!Follow @pipemanradio on all socials & Pipeman Radio Requests & Info at www.linktr.ee/pipemanradioStream The Adventures of Pipeman daily & live Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays at 1PM ET on W4CY Radio & Talk 4 TV. Download, Rate & Review the Podcast at The Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman Radio, Talk 4 Media, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & All Podcast Apps.
Workplaces are awash with acronyms. We can sometimes hold an entire meeting using apparently impenetrable collections of letters and numbers. Acronyms are handy, though, when they make an important idea easier to remember and apply. R.E.A.L. leadership describes four practical attributes of effective leaders: Reliable, Empathetic, Aspirational and Learning. None of these qualities is revolutionary. The challenge is demonstrating them consistently when deadlines are tight, pressure is high and everyone is busy. What does R.E.A.L. leadership mean? R.E.A.L. leadership means being Reliable, Empathetic, Aspirational and committed to Learning. Together, these four attributes create trust, engagement, direction and adaptability. Leadership frameworks only matter when they influence daily behaviour. A beautifully designed company value printed on the wall is not much use when the boss repeatedly breaks promises, ignores employee concerns, communicates no compelling future and refuses to reconsider outdated ideas. The R.E.A.L. model gives executives, managers and team leaders a practical leadership checklist. Reliability creates credibility. Empathy helps leaders understand what people are experiencing. Aspiration connects everyday work to a bigger purpose. Learning prevents the leader and the organisation from becoming trapped by yesterday's success. This model applies across Japanese companies, multinational corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises and fast-growing startups. The balance may differ, but the underlying leadership expectations remain remarkably similar. Do now: Ask yourself which of the four R.E.A.L. qualities your people experience most strongly—and which one they rarely see. Why is reliability essential for leadership trust? Reliable leaders build trust by doing what they say they will do, keeping their promises and showing consistent interest in the development of their people. Reliability sounds obvious, but it frequently breaks down in practice. Leaders make commitments during meetings, become distracted by the next emergency and quietly forget what they promised. Employees do not forget. They watch whether the leader's words and actions match. Trust is not built by position, title or a magnificent name card. It develops when people see a predictable pattern of follow-through. This includes delivering decisions on time, providing promised resources, giving feedback and supporting an employee's professional growth. Leaders also need to connect organisational objectives with individual goals. Employees naturally wonder, "What is in this for me?" That is not necessarily selfishness. They want to understand how their effort affects their career, skills, reputation and future opportunities. When company and individual interests are aligned, leaders usually gain stronger commitment, greater loyalty and better execution. Do now: Review the promises you have made to your team during the past month. Close the loop on every outstanding commitment. How does empathy improve leadership performance? Empathetic leadership improves performance because leaders make better decisions when they understand the experiences, concerns and viewpoints of their people. Empathy is closely connected to listening. It is difficult to see a situation from another person's perspective when we have never taken the time to discover what that perspective actually is. Busy bosses often see the calm surface of the workplace but miss what is happening underneath. Employees may appear cooperative while privately dealing with confusion, frustration, excessive workloads or concerns about organisational change. Leaders who only demand the numbers may achieve short-term compliance, but they can lose ideas, initiative and discretionary effort. Position power works up to a point. Employees will often do what the boss commands because they have little choice. However, authority alone rarely unlocks creativity, honest feedback or intelligent disagreement. Empathetic leaders do not abandon standards or avoid difficult conversations. They combine accountability with curiosity. They listen carefully, ask thoughtful questions and communicate that they genuinely care about the people producing the results. Do now: In your next one-to-one conversation, spend more time asking and listening than explaining and directing. What makes an aspirational leader effective? Aspirational leaders help people see beyond immediate targets by connecting individual responsibilities to a meaningful and achievable future. Most organisations are consumed by the urgent. Teams concentrate on this month's sales, this quarter's costs, the latest customer complaint or the next internal deadline. These issues matter, but leadership also requires the ability to hover above the everyday melee and see the destination on the far horizon. An aspirational leader explains where the organisation is going, why the destination matters and how each person contributes to reaching it. A generic vision statement is not enough. The message must resonate with employees working in different functions, locations and career stages. A finance professional, salesperson, engineer and frontline manager may all contribute to the same strategic objective, but each needs to understand the goal in language connected to their own work. Leaders must repeatedly translate strategy into relevance. When employees can see the connection between today's tasks and tomorrow's achievement, routine work gains greater meaning. Do now: Explain your organisation's larger goal in one clear sentence, then show every team member how their role contributes to it. Why must leaders continue learning? Leaders must continue learning because experience only creates value when they examine it, challenge their assumptions and adapt their decisions. Many executives claim to have thirty years of experience. In reality, some have had one year of experience thirty times. They repeat familiar methods, defend favoured opinions and rely on approaches that worked in a different competitive environment. Their thinking becomes locked inside a mental vault, and somewhere along the way they lose the key. Senior people are especially vulnerable because previous success can make their judgement appear unchallengeable. They also become extremely busy working in the business rather than working on the business. Reflection, reading, coaching and experimentation are treated as optional luxuries. Learning leaders remain willing to permanently kill their favourite ideas when the evidence changes. They invite alternative viewpoints, study failures and test new approaches. This does not mean chasing every management fashion. It means remaining intellectually flexible enough to recognise when customers, employees, technology or competitors have moved on. Do now: Identify one long-held assumption about your business that deserves to be questioned rather than automatically defended. How can leaders apply the R.E.A.L. model every day? Leaders apply the R.E.A.L. model by turning each attribute into an observable behaviour rather than treating leadership as an abstract philosophy. For reliability, maintain a visible record of commitments and report back when actions are completed. For empathy, schedule regular conversations in which employees can discuss concerns, ideas and ambitions without being immediately interrupted or judged. For aspiration, connect team objectives to the organisation's larger purpose. Do not assume people can automatically see the connection. Repeat it, personalise it and illustrate it with concrete examples. For learning, build reflection into the working rhythm. After an important project, client meeting or decision, ask what worked, what failed and what should change next time. R.E.A.L. leadership does not require a dramatic personality. Introverted and extroverted leaders can both demonstrate these qualities. Nor does it depend on hierarchy. A project leader, new manager or experienced executive can all become more reliable, empathetic, aspirational and committed to learning. Do now: Choose one visible R.E.A.L. behaviour to practise consistently for the next thirty days. How can organisations develop more R.E.A.L. leaders? Organisations develop R.E.A.L. leaders by reinforcing these behaviours through selection, development, performance management and senior-level role modelling. Leadership expectations cannot live only in a training programme. Recruitment and promotion decisions should examine whether candidates keep commitments, listen effectively, communicate a larger direction and learn from experience. Performance discussions should also assess how results were achieved. A manager who reaches the target while exhausting the team, withholding information or damaging trust may create larger costs later. Senior executives have an especially important role. Employees study what powerful people do far more carefully than what corporate values say. When executives admit mistakes, seek feedback and honour promises, they make learning and reliability safer for everyone else. Leadership development should give managers opportunities to practise difficult conversations, coaching, strategic communication and decision-making. Knowledge alone is insufficient. People need feedback, repetition and accountability until the new behaviour becomes natural. Do now: Include at least one R.E.A.L. behaviour in every leadership development and performance conversation. Conclusion R.E.A.L. leadership is easy to remember, which is at least a useful beginning. Reliable leaders build trust. Empathetic leaders understand the people behind the performance. Aspirational leaders connect everyday work to a bigger future. Learning leaders keep adapting rather than becoming prisoners of their previous success. We already know that these qualities matter. The problem is that pressure, deadlines and constant activity make us forget—or convince us that we are too busy to practise them. Leadership does not become real because we understand a framework intellectually. It becomes real when our people repeatedly experience the behaviour. Let's change what they experience. Author bio Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" in 2018 and 2021 and received the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award in 2012. As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver leadership, communication, sales and presentation programmes globally, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including the bestsellers Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery and Japan Presentations Mastery, as well as Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His books have also been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō（ザ営業）, Purezen no Tatsujin（プレゼンの達人）, Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō（トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう）and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā（現代版「人を動かす」リーダー）. Greg publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook and X and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery and Japan's Top Business Interviews for executives and professionals seeking practical strategies for succeeding in Japan.
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Today David gives his answer to whether the following statement in the Declaration of Independence is more influenced by enlightenment hubris than sound Christian theology: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights." The difference between the one and the other is manifest in a new version he's authored and would encourage future generations to bring to fruition.Support the show: https://www.factennessee.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today David gives his answer to whether the following statement in the Declaration of Independence is more influenced by enlightenment hubris than sound Christian theology: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights." The difference between the one and the other is manifest in a new version he's authored and would encourage future generations to bring to fruition.
Today David gives his answer to whether the following statement in the Declaration of Independence is more influenced by enlightenment hubris than sound Christian theology: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights." The difference between the one and the other is manifest in a new version he's authored and would encourage future generations to bring to fruition.
Maxville Winery, the Maxville Experience, Forever Wild, the Bear Republic and interview with Quinton Jay, CEO of the Maxville Winery in the Napa Valley. ON THE ROAD with MR CA WINE is about California's cool, aspirational lifestyle and awesome wines hosted by Chuck Cramer, a California native, living in London and is the Director of EMEA & Asia, sales & marketing, Terlato Wines. This is a wine journey covering the hottest topics in CA wine, chatting along the way with the experts who make it all happen. This week's episode includes an interview with Quinton Jay, CEO, Maxville Winery in the Chiles Valley AVA in the Napa Valley.
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Robb is excited about the brand opportunities of the world cup, John also knows the world cup exists, and then they discuss smart homes before Robb goes off on one. KnightShift Stickers - use code RUMINATE for 10% off Doritos Mexican Beef Taco Flavour Corn Chips 180g - Tesco Groceries Walkers Max Portuguese Chorizo & Onion Crisps 140g - Tesco Groceries Walkers English Bangers & Mash Crisps 150g - Tesco Groceries Walkers Wavy Spanish Queso Crisps 150g - Tesco Groceries Sea Salt Pink Peppercorn - Kettle Brand Authentic Buc-ee's Sea Salted Caramel Beaver Nuggets | Available Here — Texas Snax LOVE CORN Sweet & Salty 115g - Tesco Groceries
Are you always dreaming of what could be or what you wish you could do? Comparing your life to others? Aspirational Living is aspiring to reach for something and to attain it in the future. Inspirational living is about living in the present with purpose, passion and inspiring others. Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young discusses how she learned to navigate setbacks and stumbling blocks, life's twists and turns to turn her aspirations into inspired living.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
Sometimes the hardest clutter to let go of is not the thing itself.It is the version of ourselves we hoped it would help us become.The yoga mat for the daily practice we imagined. The craft supplies for the creative afternoons we thought we would have. The kitchen gadget, the unread books, the course, the clothes, the resources, the hobby equipment, all waiting for a future life that may not actually fit who we are today.And that can feel surprisingly emotional.Because aspirational clutter is often tied to hope, good intentions, identity, and the pressure to become a better, calmer, more organized version of ourselves.In this episode, you'll learn:What aspirational clutter is and why it can feel so difficult to declutterWhy we often hold onto items for an imagined future version of ourselvesHow things like craft supplies, fitness equipment, books, kitchen gadgets, courses, and clothes can become identity clutterWhy keeping something does not bring back the money you spent on itHow aspirational clutter can contribute to clutter stress, emotional overwhelm, mental overload, and the feeling that you are constantly falling short The difference between genuinely wanting to do something and liking the idea of being someone who does itTwo simple decluttering questions that can provide instant clarity when you are struggling with decluttering guilt Why motherhood, neurodivergence, self-improvement goals, and changing interests can all create their own unique forms of family clutter and personal clutter How letting go of unused items can allow someone else to benefit from themIf you have shelves, drawers, boxes, or cupboards filled with things for a future version of yourself, this episode is an invitation to look at them with honesty and compassion.Because life changes. Priorities shift. And sometimes the things we once hoped for no longer fit the season of life we are in now.Here's to making space for who you are today,CarolineThanks for listening! For more organizational motivation, support and free resources:Join my online membership Clutter Free CollectiveJoin my podcast Facebook group Living Clutter Free Forever Podcast: KonMari® Inspired Organizing | FacebookVisit my website www.caroline-thor.com Come and say 'hi' on Instagram @caro.thor Follow me on Facebook @carolineorganizer
You can now send us "Text Messages" from your phone. Just tap this message and you'll be directed to send us a text. Mobile phones only. What makes a fursona aspirational? Join us as we chat with special guest Teytrium about Aspirational Fursonas—characters that represent who we strive to be, the qualities we admire, and the goals we set for ourselves. From personal growth to creative expression, we explore how fursonas can inspire us both inside and outside the fandom. Follow Teytrium (18+ Artwork/NSFW content):FA: https://www.furaffinity.net/user/teytriumTwitter: https://x.com/Sabertoof_TeySend us an email: TalkToTheMuzzle@gmail.comFollow Our BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/fromthemuzzle.bsky.socialFollow Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromthemuzzle/Join Our Telegram Group: https://t.me/StraightFromTheMuzzleIntro & Outro music was created by Rim (Rare Ear Candy).Follow Rare Ear Candy:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rare-ear-candy.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RareEarCandy Support the show
Welcome to another episode of the Smells Like Money Podcast. In this episode, host Suzan Chin-Taylor sits down with Darrell Moon, the CEO and founder of Orriant, to explore a revolutionary shift in employee benefits.Traditional corporate insurance models often leave business owners feeling powerless. Darrell shares how employers can reclaim control, drastically reduce costs, and provide superior, personalized care for their workforce. Drawing from his background as a hospital administrator and inspired by a highly successful Alaskan indigenous healthcare model, Darrell introduces the concept of Aspirational Healthcare. This innovative approach leverages fee for service alignment, cash pay advantages, and concierge primary care to remove traditional insurance friction points for businesses of all sizes.Inside This Episode:- The Root of Misalignment: Learn why traditional healthcare systems reward filling beds rather than keeping patients healthy, creating a massive disconnect for employers.- The Aspirational Model: Discover a system that prioritizes relationship focused, preventative care, boasting a 98% customer satisfaction rate while cutting healthcare spending nearly in half.- Wielding Employer Power: Find out how moving away from commission based legacy brokers allows businesses to design custom healthcare plans tailored to employee loyalty.- The Power of Cash Pay: See how removing restrictive network contracts and utilizing instant cash pay applications unlocks steep discounts with top tier providers.- Scalability: Explore how these flexible plans offer zero deductibles, premium reductions, and 24/7 concierge nurse navigation for operations of any size.Connect With Our GuestDarrell Moon, CEO and Founder of OrriantEmail: darrell@orriant.comWebsite: orriant.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrelltmoon/I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have.Please let us know your thoughts about the episode!Connect with Suzan Chin-Taylor, host of The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast:Website: www.creativeraven.com | https://thetuitgroup.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/creativeraven/Email: raven@creativeraven.com Telephone: +1 760-217-8010Listen and subscribe here to your favorite platform:Apple Podcast - Google Podcast - Cast Box - Overcast - Pocket Casts - YouTube - Spotifyhttps://creativeraven.com/smells-like-money-podcast/ Subscribe to the Podcast:https://creativeraven.com/smells-like-money-podcast/Be a guest on our show:https://calendly.com/thetuitgroup/be-a-podcast-guestCheck Out my NEW Digital Marketing E-Course & Coaching Program just for Wastewater Pros:https://store.thetuitgroup.com/diy-digital-marketing-playbook-for-wastewater-pros#AspirationalHealthcare #SmellsLikeMoney #HealthcareReform #EmployeeBenefits #Orriant #Creative Raven #BusinessGrowth #WorkforceWellness #HealthcareInnovation #DoodooDivas
Around 2016, buoyed by so-called data kranti ("data revolution"), an aspirational neo-middle class of users in India accessed internet for the first time on their mobile phones. Unlimited: Aspirational Politics and Mobile Media Distribution (MIT Press, 2026) tells the story of digital infrastructures that are being created by state-corporations for content and money to move and reach such users. It interrogates how their design impact the forms of inclusions and exclusions enacted as well as the horizon of social behaviors and expectations in "Digital India." The book contends that to understand the possibilities and limits of India's aspirational politics, media studies scholars should attend to infrastructures of aspiration: the distributional logistics of streaming content and mobile money are the infrastructural backbone that recalibrate thresholds of aspirational goals. Digital content media distribution is also shaped by how user practices get entangled with particular affordances of platforms, and hence the need to study both participatory cultures of circulation and logistics of distribution together. Drawing on in-depth interviews, ethnographic fieldwork, critical discourse analysis and participant observation, the book traces the supply chains of content delivery networks enabling streaming video-on-demand services and informal ways of circulating "vernacular" music videos through memory cards. Unlimited does not restrict itself to formal media infrastructures, but also researches online phishing and lending scam assemblages to understand how such scams perform critical boundary work to reveal the cracks in and workings of financial distribution networks. This book offers a systematic examination of distribution considerations—including localization strategies—required for imagining mobile phone users across the varied regional geographies of "Digital India." Rahul Mukherjee is Associate Professor of TV & New Media and graduate chair in the Department of Cinema & Media Studies at University of Pennsylvania. His teaching and research focus on the logistical and environmental dimensions of digital infrastructures and platforms. Rahul is the author of the monograph Radiant Infrastructures, and his work has been published in Critical Inquiry, SM+S, New Media & Society, and Science, Technology & Human Values. He has co-edited a special issue on "Media Power in Digital Asia" for Media, Culture & Society journal. Priyam Sinha is an Alexander Von Humboldt Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute for Asian and African Studies, Humboldt University in Berlin. Her research interests lie at the intersection of critical media industry studies, disability studies, gender studies, affect studies, production culture studies, and anthropology of the body, and her work has been published in the European Journal of Cultural Studies, Media, Culture and Society; Communication, Culture and Critique; South Asian Diaspora, among others. She is also a regular podcast host at the New Books Network and has been published in public writing forums like the Economic and Political Weekly, FemAsia, Asian Film Archive, among others. More information on her ongoing projects can be found on her website and you can follow her on X. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Around 2016, buoyed by so-called data kranti ("data revolution"), an aspirational neo-middle class of users in India accessed internet for the first time on their mobile phones. Unlimited: Aspirational Politics and Mobile Media Distribution (MIT Press, 2026) tells the story of digital infrastructures that are being created by state-corporations for content and money to move and reach such users. It interrogates how their design impact the forms of inclusions and exclusions enacted as well as the horizon of social behaviors and expectations in "Digital India." The book contends that to understand the possibilities and limits of India's aspirational politics, media studies scholars should attend to infrastructures of aspiration: the distributional logistics of streaming content and mobile money are the infrastructural backbone that recalibrate thresholds of aspirational goals. Digital content media distribution is also shaped by how user practices get entangled with particular affordances of platforms, and hence the need to study both participatory cultures of circulation and logistics of distribution together. Drawing on in-depth interviews, ethnographic fieldwork, critical discourse analysis and participant observation, the book traces the supply chains of content delivery networks enabling streaming video-on-demand services and informal ways of circulating "vernacular" music videos through memory cards. Unlimited does not restrict itself to formal media infrastructures, but also researches online phishing and lending scam assemblages to understand how such scams perform critical boundary work to reveal the cracks in and workings of financial distribution networks. This book offers a systematic examination of distribution considerations—including localization strategies—required for imagining mobile phone users across the varied regional geographies of "Digital India." Rahul Mukherjee is Associate Professor of TV & New Media and graduate chair in the Department of Cinema & Media Studies at University of Pennsylvania. His teaching and research focus on the logistical and environmental dimensions of digital infrastructures and platforms. Rahul is the author of the monograph Radiant Infrastructures, and his work has been published in Critical Inquiry, SM+S, New Media & Society, and Science, Technology & Human Values. He has co-edited a special issue on "Media Power in Digital Asia" for Media, Culture & Society journal. Priyam Sinha is an Alexander Von Humboldt Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute for Asian and African Studies, Humboldt University in Berlin. Her research interests lie at the intersection of critical media industry studies, disability studies, gender studies, affect studies, production culture studies, and anthropology of the body, and her work has been published in the European Journal of Cultural Studies, Media, Culture and Society; Communication, Culture and Critique; South Asian Diaspora, among others. She is also a regular podcast host at the New Books Network and has been published in public writing forums like the Economic and Political Weekly, FemAsia, Asian Film Archive, among others. More information on her ongoing projects can be found on her website and you can follow her on X. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies
Around 2016, buoyed by so-called data kranti ("data revolution"), an aspirational neo-middle class of users in India accessed internet for the first time on their mobile phones. Unlimited: Aspirational Politics and Mobile Media Distribution (MIT Press, 2026) tells the story of digital infrastructures that are being created by state-corporations for content and money to move and reach such users. It interrogates how their design impact the forms of inclusions and exclusions enacted as well as the horizon of social behaviors and expectations in "Digital India." The book contends that to understand the possibilities and limits of India's aspirational politics, media studies scholars should attend to infrastructures of aspiration: the distributional logistics of streaming content and mobile money are the infrastructural backbone that recalibrate thresholds of aspirational goals. Digital content media distribution is also shaped by how user practices get entangled with particular affordances of platforms, and hence the need to study both participatory cultures of circulation and logistics of distribution together. Drawing on in-depth interviews, ethnographic fieldwork, critical discourse analysis and participant observation, the book traces the supply chains of content delivery networks enabling streaming video-on-demand services and informal ways of circulating "vernacular" music videos through memory cards. Unlimited does not restrict itself to formal media infrastructures, but also researches online phishing and lending scam assemblages to understand how such scams perform critical boundary work to reveal the cracks in and workings of financial distribution networks. This book offers a systematic examination of distribution considerations—including localization strategies—required for imagining mobile phone users across the varied regional geographies of "Digital India." Rahul Mukherjee is Associate Professor of TV & New Media and graduate chair in the Department of Cinema & Media Studies at University of Pennsylvania. His teaching and research focus on the logistical and environmental dimensions of digital infrastructures and platforms. Rahul is the author of the monograph Radiant Infrastructures, and his work has been published in Critical Inquiry, SM+S, New Media & Society, and Science, Technology & Human Values. He has co-edited a special issue on "Media Power in Digital Asia" for Media, Culture & Society journal. Priyam Sinha is an Alexander Von Humboldt Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute for Asian and African Studies, Humboldt University in Berlin. Her research interests lie at the intersection of critical media industry studies, disability studies, gender studies, affect studies, production culture studies, and anthropology of the body, and her work has been published in the European Journal of Cultural Studies, Media, Culture and Society; Communication, Culture and Critique; South Asian Diaspora, among others. She is also a regular podcast host at the New Books Network and has been published in public writing forums like the Economic and Political Weekly, FemAsia, Asian Film Archive, among others. More information on her ongoing projects can be found on her website and you can follow her on X. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications
Around 2016, buoyed by so-called data kranti ("data revolution"), an aspirational neo-middle class of users in India accessed internet for the first time on their mobile phones. Unlimited: Aspirational Politics and Mobile Media Distribution (MIT Press, 2026) tells the story of digital infrastructures that are being created by state-corporations for content and money to move and reach such users. It interrogates how their design impact the forms of inclusions and exclusions enacted as well as the horizon of social behaviors and expectations in "Digital India." The book contends that to understand the possibilities and limits of India's aspirational politics, media studies scholars should attend to infrastructures of aspiration: the distributional logistics of streaming content and mobile money are the infrastructural backbone that recalibrate thresholds of aspirational goals. Digital content media distribution is also shaped by how user practices get entangled with particular affordances of platforms, and hence the need to study both participatory cultures of circulation and logistics of distribution together. Drawing on in-depth interviews, ethnographic fieldwork, critical discourse analysis and participant observation, the book traces the supply chains of content delivery networks enabling streaming video-on-demand services and informal ways of circulating "vernacular" music videos through memory cards. Unlimited does not restrict itself to formal media infrastructures, but also researches online phishing and lending scam assemblages to understand how such scams perform critical boundary work to reveal the cracks in and workings of financial distribution networks. This book offers a systematic examination of distribution considerations—including localization strategies—required for imagining mobile phone users across the varied regional geographies of "Digital India." Rahul Mukherjee is Associate Professor of TV & New Media and graduate chair in the Department of Cinema & Media Studies at University of Pennsylvania. His teaching and research focus on the logistical and environmental dimensions of digital infrastructures and platforms. Rahul is the author of the monograph Radiant Infrastructures, and his work has been published in Critical Inquiry, SM+S, New Media & Society, and Science, Technology & Human Values. He has co-edited a special issue on "Media Power in Digital Asia" for Media, Culture & Society journal. Priyam Sinha is an Alexander Von Humboldt Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute for Asian and African Studies, Humboldt University in Berlin. Her research interests lie at the intersection of critical media industry studies, disability studies, gender studies, affect studies, production culture studies, and anthropology of the body, and her work has been published in the European Journal of Cultural Studies, Media, Culture and Society; Communication, Culture and Critique; South Asian Diaspora, among others. She is also a regular podcast host at the New Books Network and has been published in public writing forums like the Economic and Political Weekly, FemAsia, Asian Film Archive, among others. More information on her ongoing projects can be found on her website and you can follow her on X. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society
Around 2016, buoyed by so-called data kranti ("data revolution"), an aspirational neo-middle class of users in India accessed internet for the first time on their mobile phones. Unlimited: Aspirational Politics and Mobile Media Distribution (MIT Press, 2026) tells the story of digital infrastructures that are being created by state-corporations for content and money to move and reach such users. It interrogates how their design impact the forms of inclusions and exclusions enacted as well as the horizon of social behaviors and expectations in "Digital India." The book contends that to understand the possibilities and limits of India's aspirational politics, media studies scholars should attend to infrastructures of aspiration: the distributional logistics of streaming content and mobile money are the infrastructural backbone that recalibrate thresholds of aspirational goals. Digital content media distribution is also shaped by how user practices get entangled with particular affordances of platforms, and hence the need to study both participatory cultures of circulation and logistics of distribution together. Drawing on in-depth interviews, ethnographic fieldwork, critical discourse analysis and participant observation, the book traces the supply chains of content delivery networks enabling streaming video-on-demand services and informal ways of circulating "vernacular" music videos through memory cards. Unlimited does not restrict itself to formal media infrastructures, but also researches online phishing and lending scam assemblages to understand how such scams perform critical boundary work to reveal the cracks in and workings of financial distribution networks. This book offers a systematic examination of distribution considerations—including localization strategies—required for imagining mobile phone users across the varied regional geographies of "Digital India." Rahul Mukherjee is Associate Professor of TV & New Media and graduate chair in the Department of Cinema & Media Studies at University of Pennsylvania. His teaching and research focus on the logistical and environmental dimensions of digital infrastructures and platforms. Rahul is the author of the monograph Radiant Infrastructures, and his work has been published in Critical Inquiry, SM+S, New Media & Society, and Science, Technology & Human Values. He has co-edited a special issue on "Media Power in Digital Asia" for Media, Culture & Society journal. Priyam Sinha is an Alexander Von Humboldt Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute for Asian and African Studies, Humboldt University in Berlin. Her research interests lie at the intersection of critical media industry studies, disability studies, gender studies, affect studies, production culture studies, and anthropology of the body, and her work has been published in the European Journal of Cultural Studies, Media, Culture and Society; Communication, Culture and Critique; South Asian Diaspora, among others. She is also a regular podcast host at the New Books Network and has been published in public writing forums like the Economic and Political Weekly, FemAsia, Asian Film Archive, among others. More information on her ongoing projects can be found on her website and you can follow her on X. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/technology
In episode 263, Dean and Deron talk about a recent plays (Zombicide 2nd Ed. & Unmatched (T-Rex vs. Raptors), and they both share their favorite games with aspirational occupations. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h 00:00 Intro 02:23 Zombicide 2nd Ed. 06:45 Unmatched (T-Rex vs. Raptors) 10:02 Top 5 games with aspirational occupations 32:00 Honorable Mentions Spoilers Below . . . . . . . Dean 5. Lords of Waterdeep (11:45) 4. Formaggio/Viticulture (15:03) 3. Obsession (18:05) 2. Escape: Curse of the Temple/Arnak (22:46) 1. Dinosaur Island (26:38) Deron 5. Trickerion: Legends of Illusion (12:53) 4. The Taverns of Tiefenthal (16:38) 3. Disney Animated (19:48) 2. Funfair (24:41) 1. Mystery of the Abbey (29:05) Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
Doomz and Sam discuss the draw against Austin and the upcoming departure of James Rodriguez.
Founder of Wilson Management, Geoff Wilson, joins James Willis to investigate what changes could be made to Capital Gains Tax in the upcoming budget.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hannah Aaron Brown, host of the Not Aspirational podcast, and I got together for a crossover spectacular! We talk about the latest episode of Summer House, Ciara/Amanda/West, the In The City trailer and more! ACCESS AD-FREE, BONUS AND VIDEO EPISODES BY BECOMING A PATRON HERE Follow Hannah on Instagram, listen to her podcast and check out her youtube Follow me on Instagram Support the show HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hannah Aaron Brown, host of the Not Aspirational podcast, and I got together for a crossover spectacular! We talk about the latest episode of Summer House, Ciara/Amanda/West, the In The City trailer and more! ACCESS AD-FREE, BONUS AND VIDEO EPISODES BY BECOMING A PATRON HERE Follow Hannah on Instagram, listen to her podcast and check out her youtube Follow me on Instagram Support the show HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Space: The Final Frontier. These are the voyages of the Starship Skerritt. It's continuing mission, the explore strange new worlds, seek out new friends and new stuff to pontificate on; to boldly go where no podcast has gone before! In light of the Artemis mission, Project Hail Mary, and just maybe wanting to leave Earth, your TSHE hosts are discussing space, again. Would we go? Does the Lauren Sanchez Bezos adventure count as space? And, remember! Even in space, your Outlook won't sync.In small talk, Hillary discusses her journey with Rory to New York City. And if you hear her say “I gotta gun; let's go to a Broadway show!” it's not a John Wilkes Booth thing, it's a Wayne's World thing, ok?TSHE Recommends: The American RevolutionThis is Going to HurtConnect with the show!This is your show, too. Feel free to drop us a line, send us a voice memo, or fax us a butt to let us know what you think.Facebook group: This Show Has EverythingFax Bobby Your Butt: 617-354-8513 Feedback form: www.throwyourphone.com Email: tsheshow@gmail.comAOL Keyword: TSHE
In this episode, Kelly sits down with thought leadership strategist Michael Roderick to unpack the frameworks behind why some ideas spread like wildfire while others barely leave the room. Michael, who went from high school English teacher to Broadway producer in under two year, has spent years helping undiscovered experts and thought leaders package, position, and present their ideas in a way that gets people talking about them when they're not even in the room. And in this episode, he breaks down exactly how to do it. From the AIM framework to the IPO model that separates the experts who get attention from the ones who actually get paid, this episode is a masterclass in the craft of thought leadership. If you've ever felt like you're more convicted about your idea than the people you're trying to reach, this conversation will completely change how you think about your message. Timestamps: 00:45: How Michael went from high school English teacher to Broadway producer in under two years, and what it taught him about relationships 03:30: Why it's not enough to have a great idea (and what actually makes ideas spread) 05:15: The AIM framework broken down 08:00: Why true influence means people share your idea without you asking them to 10:30: How to use language, emotion, simplicity, and structure to make your message stick 13:00: Wy talking about the problem first changes everything 15:15: How to anchor your innovative idea to something people already understand 17:30: Challenging the dominant narrative: why thought leaders have to be Dorothy, not the wizard 19:45: The IPO model, and why most experts get stuck at the first step 21:00: Aspirational buyers vs. success problem solvers — and why the distinction matters more than ever right now Resources: Visit Michael's website and explore how he works with experts and thought leaders: https://www.smallpondenterprises.com Sign up for Michael's daily email at: https://www.smallpondenterprises.com Connect with Michael on LinkedIn for daily thought leadership insights: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-roderick-1161571/ Grab a copy of Kelly's book Conviction Marketing, your blueprint for challenging the dominant narrative in your industry: https://www.amazon.com/Conviction-Marketing-Kelly-Roach/dp/B09S259DWK
A Look Into The Rooms That Build 7-Figure Businesses I've watched it happen over and over again. Smart, talented women putting in the hours, showing up, and still not seeing the growth they deserve. Almost every single time, what gets them to the next level is getting the right people around them. The biggest leaps I've made in 17 years of entrepreneurship came from being in rooms with people who could see what I couldn't see and who asked the questions I wasn't asking myself. One conversation saved me from a hire that would have been a disaster. Another completely changed how I priced my offers. And more than once, I've walked out of a room thinking bigger than I ever would have allowed myself to think on my own. You can't ChatGPT your way to the next level. At some point, you need proximity. And if you've been feeling like everything is harder and slower and lonelier than it should be, this episode will show you exactly how to find and walk into the right room for you. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: You've built something real. A six-figure business, an audience, and offers that work. But revenue still feels harder to predict than it should. The Revenue Consistency Formula is a free live training for established female founders who have built momentum but are tired of inconsistent results. In this training, I'll break down what's quietly out of sync, and how alignment turns scattered effort into more predictable revenue. If you're ready for predictable revenue, you can save your seat here. The Milly Club HERE ARE THE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1️⃣ You Need Two Types of Rooms — The first is a peer group. People at similar stages, facing similar challenges. You share ideas, swap resources, and learn from each other's experiments. The second is an aspirational room where most people are doing bigger things than you. Peer groups help you grow steadily. Aspirational rooms help you leap. 2️⃣ Being in the Right Room Normalizes Success — One of the most powerful things about being around people doing bigger things is that success starts to feel normal. You hear someone talk about a million dollar launch or a seven figure year and you start to believe it's possible because you see it in front of you. 3️⃣ You Can Add Value Even When You're the Least Experienced — Ask better questions. Share your real experiences. Be generous with your insight. Some of the best contributions in masterminds come from people who are newer but see something others can't because they're too close to it. Don't hold back because you think you're not qualified enough.MORE FROM ME Follow me on Instagram @amyporterfield SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more entrepreneurs who need these insights.
What are Californian’s supposed to think… or do? While residents have been officially warned about a possible Iranian retaliation, they’re also being told there is no “immediate, credible threat” to their state. Amy and T.J. go over the FBI alert that has caused a tremendous amount of fear and trepidation, and the reaction from local officials to try and calm everyone’s concerns, especially with the Oscar’s this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What are Californian’s supposed to think… or do? While residents have been officially warned about a possible Iranian retaliation, they’re also being told there is no “immediate, credible threat” to their state. Amy and T.J. go over the FBI alert that has caused a tremendous amount of fear and trepidation, and the reaction from local officials to try and calm everyone’s concerns, especially with the Oscar’s this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What are Californian’s supposed to think… or do? While residents have been officially warned about a possible Iranian retaliation, they’re also being told there is no “immediate, credible threat” to their state. Amy and T.J. go over the FBI alert that has caused a tremendous amount of fear and trepidation, and the reaction from local officials to try and calm everyone’s concerns, especially with the Oscar’s this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What are Californian’s supposed to think… or do? While residents have been officially warned about a possible Iranian retaliation, they’re also being told there is no “immediate, credible threat” to their state. Amy and T.J. go over the FBI alert that has caused a tremendous amount of fear and trepidation, and the reaction from local officials to try and calm everyone’s concerns, especially with the Oscar’s this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, Jen shares with Pete a new phrase she's coined, in order to turn dreams into aspirational prototypes. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: How might we move inch by inch towards our goal? In what ways might defining the perfect day or week or schedule or calendar be useful to us? What are some different ways to think about the relationships in our lives, our goals for the next ten years, and our overarching dreams of what our reality could be? To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/. You can subscribe to our Box O' Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com. Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).
Nick Shook of NFL.com joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about winners and losers from day one of free agency, the Browns signing of Zion Johnson, why he's leaning toward Cleveland drafting a quarterback this offseason, and more.
Is Sarah the victim of a "brushing scam," or does she have a secret admirer living down the street? This week, we are playing detective to solve the Amazon mystery box riddle. Sarah received a random assortment of items that suggests she either has a stalker or a crafting soulmate she hasn't met yet. Meanwhile, Susie learns the hard way that Facebook Marketplace is a lawless wasteland after a "porch pirate" swiped her items right from under her nose.In This Episode:The Amazon Glitch: We debate whether receiving random packages is a fun surprise or a security breach.Aspirational Clutter: We break down the psychology behind the stuff we keep for our "fantasy selves." If you have a closet full of hobbies you never started, you are suffering from Aspirational Clutter. We discuss how to let go of the guilt and clear the space.The Fresh Start Effect: Did you already abandon your New Year's Resolutions? We explain the science of the "Fresh Start Effect" and how to hit the reset button on your goals without waiting for January 1st.The Friendship Move: We tackle a massive cultural debate: Society expects us to move across the country for a romantic partner, but is it crazy to move for your friends? We discuss the rise of platonic life partnerships and why prioritizing community might be the key to happiness.Whether you are drowning in clutter, dealing with online scammers, or reconsidering your living situation, this episode is the reset you need.Join the Debate! We need your vote in the comments:The Box: Is Sarah's mystery sender creepy or sweet?The Move: Would you pack up and move to a new city just to be closer to your best friend?The Clutter: What is the one "aspirational" item you refuse to throw away? (We know you have that yoga mat...)Tell us your "Facebook Marketplace Horror Story"!#AspirationalClutter #FreshStartEffect #AmazonMystery #DeclutteringTips #FriendshipGoals #MovingForFriends #Podcast #FacebookMarketplace #NewYearsResolutions #PsychologyHacksBrain Candy Podcast Website - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/Brain Candy Podcast Book Recommendations - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/Brain Candy Podcast Merchandise - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/Brain Candy Podcast Candy Club - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/Brain Candy Podcast Sponsor Codes - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/Brain Candy Podcast Social Media & Platforms:Brain Candy Podcast LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights - https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streamsBrain Candy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastHost Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterHost Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBrain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodBrain Candy Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT)Brain Candy Podcast Sponsors, partnerships, & Products that we love:Get $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you visit https://nutrafol.com and enter promo code BRAINCANDYHead to https://cozyearth.com and use my code BRAINCANDY for up to 20% off.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Most leaders understand the importance of health—but few actually live it out consistently. In this episode, we're continuing our series on The Five Spheres of an H2 Leader with a focus on the second sphere: Health. This isn't just about eating better or working out more. It's about living integrated and aligned to your values and needs. Here's what we unpack: The Definition of a Healthy Leader A healthy leader lives integrated and aligned to their values and needs. Integrated means what you say matches what you do. Aligned means nothing is wearing down in the background—no misalignment that causes pain elsewhere in your life or leadership. Aspirational vs. Actual Values Most organizations have values on the website. But are they aspirational (who we want to be) or actual (who we really are)? If you say you value rest but never take a day off, that's an aspirational value—not an actual one. This episode challenges you to audit the gap between what you say and what you do. Understanding Your Needs: Heart, Soul, Mind, Body Leaders have needs. You're not a machine. You're a human with limitations. Using the framework of heart, soul, mind, and body, we explore what drains you, what fills you, and where you're neglecting recovery. High-octane leaders need high-quality fuel and recovery—just like world-class athletes. The Cost of Ignoring Health When leaders don't take care of their needs, there are always consequences. You might feel the pain in a different area—like a misaligned car that wears down the tread. Burnout, decision fatigue, and lost trust are just a few of the costs. The Benefits of Getting Healthy When you increase your health, you increase trust. Trust increases speed and momentum in your organization. You decrease decision fatigue. You build rhythms that feel natural instead of forced. And you become the kind of leader people want to follow—not because you demand it, but because you model it. Reflection Questions: • What values in your life and leadership are aspirational but not actual? • What personal needs do you have that you're not meeting? • Where are you disintegrated—saying one thing but doing another? If you're ready to lead healthy and high-impact in 2026, this episode is your wake-up call. Listen now and take your next right step toward becoming an H2 leader. For coaching, consulting, and resources to help you lead as a Healthy + High Impact leader, visit www.h2leadership.com.
Wow the lads ride again with their friend and comedian Tej Khanna to get into it about going YouTube Mode, Rat Tail Summer, the NYU Comedy Ecosystem, hit the Energy Drink and Letterboxd Corners and more!
Welcome back to another season of Hollywood Gold! Writer/director/producer Nancy Meyers joins us to discuss her cozy holiday classic, The Holiday. Masterfully shifting between sunny LA and the charming countryside of England, she discusses how the dual storylines made the crew feel like they were creating two different movies. With a focus on crafting female characters with "gumption," Nancy ensured that stars Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet not only represented modern womanhood, but also found perfect love interests in Jude Law and Jack Black, who shine as worthy partners. This lighthearted romantic comedy transformed into a holiday phenomenon, warming hearts across the world and becoming a must-watch holiday tradition nearly two decades later. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Topics: Hot Take, Australia Tragedy, Rob Reiner, A December To Remember, LoTR Christmas Party, Creative Humans, The Accordion, Psalm 148, DoorDash Pepper Spray, Knowing More About Jesus, A Gift In Honor, Sabbath, Contentment, Disciple of Jesus Quotes: "Your neighbors are better off when you live the way of Jesus." "Once you know people instead of a cartoon of them they may not be so antagonistic." "You're made to make things." "I don't know if mockery is an emotion?" . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our website! Watch our YouTube videos here. Connect with us on Facebook!
Support the show to get full episodes, full archive, and join the Discord community. The Transmitter is an online publication that aims to deliver useful information, insights and tools to build bridges across neuroscience and advance research. Visit thetransmitter.org to explore the latest neuroscience news and perspectives, written by journalists and scientists. Read more about our partnership. Sign up for Brain Inspired email alerts to be notified every time a new Brain Inspired episode is released. To explore more neuroscience news and perspectives, visit thetransmitter.org. Can you look at all the synaptic connections of a brain, and tell me one nontrivial memory from the organism that has that brain? If so, you shall win the $100,000 prize from the Aspirational Neuroscience group. I was recently invited for the second time to chair a panel of experts to discuss that question and all the issues around that question - how to decode a non-trivial memory from a static map of synaptic connectivity. Before I play that recording, let me set the stage a bit more. Aspirational Neuroscience is a community of neuroscientists run by Kenneth Hayworth, with the goal, from their website, to "balance aspirational thinking with respect to the long-term implications of a successful neuroscience with practical realism about our current state of ignorance and knowledge." One of those aspirations is to decoding things - memories, learned behaviors, and so on - from static connectomes. They hold satellite events at the SfN conference, and invite experts in connectomics from academia and from industry to share their thoughts and progress that might advance that goal. In this panel discussion, we touch on multiple relevant topics. One question is what is the right experimental design or designs that would answer whether we are decoding memory - what is a benchmark in various model organisms, and for various theoretical frameworks? We discuss some of the obstacles in the way, both technologically and conceptually. Like the fact that proofreading connectome connections - manually verifying and editing them - is a giant bottleneck, or like the very definition of memory, what counts as a memory, let alone a "nontrivial" memory, and so on. And they take lots of questions from the audience as well. I apologize the audio is not crystal clear in this recording. I did my best to clean it up, and I take full blame for not setting up my audio recorder to capture the best sound. So, if you are a listener, I'd encourage you to check out the video version, which also has subtitles throughout for when the language isn't clear. Anyway, this is a fun and smart group of people, and I look forward to another one next year I hope. The last time I did this was episode 180, BI 180, which I link to in the show notes. Before that I had on Ken Hayworth, whom I mentioned runs Aspirational Neuroscience, and Randal Koene, who is on the panel this time. They were on to talk about the future possibility of uploading minds to computers based on connectomes. That was episode 103. Aspirational Neuroscience Panel Michał Januszewski@michalwj.bsky.social Research scientist (connectomics) with Google Research, automated neural tracing expert Sven Dorkenwald @sdorkenw.bsky.social Research fellow at the Allen Institute, first-author on first full Drosophila connectome paper Helene Schmidt@helenelab.bsky.social Group leader at Ernst Strungmann Institute, hippocampus connectome & EM expert Andrew Payne @andrewcpayne.bsky.social Founder of E11 Bio, expansion microscopy & viral tracing expert Randal Koene Founder of the Carboncopies Foundation, computational neuroscientist dedicated to the problem of brain emulation. Related episodes: BI 103 Randal Koene and Ken Hayworth: The Road to Mind Uploading BI 180 Panel Discussion: Long-term Memory Encoding and Connectome Decoding
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