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Friday Bible Study (2/20/26) // Ezra 8:1-20 (ESV) // *Genealogy of Those Who Returned with Ezra*// 8 These are the heads of their fathers' houses, and this is the genealogy of those who went up with me from Babylonia, in the reign of Artaxerxes the king: 2 Of the sons of Phinehas, Gershom. Of the sons of Ithamar, Daniel. Of the sons of David, Hattush. 3 Of the sons of Shecaniah, who was of the sons of Parosh, Zechariah, with whom were registered 150 men. 4 Of the sons of Pahath-moab, Eliehoenai the son of Zerahiah, and with him 200 men. 5 Of the sons of Zattu,[a] Shecaniah the son of Jahaziel, and with him 300 men. 6 Of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan, and with him 50 men. 7 Of the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah, and with him 70 men. 8 Of the sons of Shephatiah, Zebadiah the son of Michael, and with him 80 men. 9 Of the sons of Joab, Obadiah the son of Jehiel, and with him 218 men. 10 Of the sons of Bani,[b] Shelomith the son of Josiphiah, and with him 160 men. 11 Of the sons of Bebai, Zechariah, the son of Bebai, and with him 28 men. 12 Of the sons of Azgad, Johanan the son of Hakkatan, and with him 110 men. 13 Of the sons of Adonikam, those who came later, their names being Eliphelet, Jeuel, and Shemaiah, and with them 60 men. 14 Of the sons of Bigvai, Uthai and Zaccur, and with them 70 men.Ezra Sends for Levites15 I gathered them to the river that runs to Ahava, and there we camped three days. As I reviewed the people and the priests, I found there none of the sons of Levi. 16 Then I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, leading men, and for Joiarib and Elnathan, who were men of insight, 17 and sent them to Iddo, the leading man at the place Casiphia, telling them what to say to Iddo and his brothers and[c] the temple servants at the place Casiphia, namely, to send us ministers for the house of our God. 18 And by the good hand of our God on us, they brought us a man of discretion, of the sons of Mahli the son of Levi, son of Israel, namely Sherebiah with his sons and kinsmen, 18; 19 also Hashabiah, and with him Jeshaiah of the sons of Merari, with his kinsmen and their sons, 20; 20 besides 220 of the temple servants, whom David and his officials had set apart to attend the Levites. These were all mentioned by name.Footnotesa. Ezra 8:5 Septuagint; Hebrew lacks of Zattub. Ezra 8: 10 Septuagint; Hebrew lacks Banic. Ezra 8: 17 Hebrew lacks andWebsite: https://mbchicago.org FOLLOW USFacebook: / mbc.chicago Instagram: / mbc.chicago TikTok: / mbc.chicago TO SUPPORT US Zelle to: info@mbchicago.org Website: https://mbchicago.org/give Venmo: https://venmo.com/mbchurch DAF Donations: https://every.org/mbc.chicago PayPal: https://paypal.com/donate/?hosted_but...
In episode 239 Peter speaks to Jamais Cascio who with Bob Johansen and Angela Williams co-authored Navigating the Age of Chaos - A sense making guide to a BANI world.
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Episode Summary In this episode of the Work at Home Rockstar Podcast, Tim Melanson chats with Bill Flynn, CEO of Catalyst Growth Advisors, about what it really takes to build a business that thrives, not just survives. Bill shares a powerful story of stepping into leadership during a crisis, rebuilding a company after an infrastructure collapse, and creating a performance operating system that doubled the business in two years without losing a single team member. From hiring for values over skills to escaping the "hero trap," Bill breaks down the three pillars of sustainable growth: team, systems, and cash. The conversation also dives into navigating today's fast-changing BANI world, using AI as an accelerant instead of a crutch, and why the fundamentals of attracting customers haven't changed at all. Who is Bill Flynn? Bill Flynn is the CEO of Catalyst Growth Advisors, where he helps leaders take the guesswork out of growth. With 30 years of experience across ten startups, multiple acquisitions, two IPOs, and a major turnaround during the 2008 financial crisis, Bill now coaches leaders on how to build thriving, scalable businesses. He is the author of Further, Faster – The Vital Few Steps that Take the Guesswork out of Growth and specializes in helping CEOs fire themselves from the day-to-day so they can focus on building systems that scale. Connect with Bill Flynn: Website: https://catalystgrowthadvisors.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billflynnpublic/ Host Contact Details: Website: https://workathomerockstar.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workathomerockstar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workathomerockstar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmelanson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkAtHomeRockStarPodcast X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/workathomestar Email: tim@workathomerockstar.com In this Episode: 00:00 Welcome & Meet Bill Flynn (Catalyst Growth Advisors) 00:20 Success Story: From Startup Veteran to Helping a Struggling Founder Sell 02:22 The Best/Worst Day: Email Infrastructure Collapse After the Acquisition 03:17 Building a DIY EOS: Roadmaps, Team Ownership, and Turning Disaster into Growth 06:06 Lessons from the 'Bad Note': Small Leadership Mistakes & Hiring for Values 08:30 How Great Companies Thrive: Team, Systems Thinking, and Cash as the Truth Metric 13:39 Why He Loves Startups: The Puzzle Mindset and Knowing When It's Time to Move On 16:34 Escaping the Hero Trap: From Controller to Builder to Architect (Scaling Leadership) 20:20 'Lazy and Clever' Leadership: Designing a Company That Doesn't Need You 21:52 Leadership in a BANI World: Why CEOs Must Adapt Fast 24:14 AI as an Accelerant: Planning Less, Building Adaptability More 27:28 Practical AI Wins: Writing Faster, Learning on the Go 29:41 Don't Trust the First Answer: Verifying AI & Avoiding Hallucinations 31:26 Getting Fans Today: The 'Jobs To Be Done' Framework 32:12 Snickers to McDonald's: How Packaging & Delivery Drive Sales 37:52 What's Next for Bill: New Books, Better Strategy for the BANI Era 39:08 Where to Find Bill + The Rockstar Question (Billy Joel) 42:30 Final Thanks & Sign-Off
ਰਾਗੁ ਸੂਹੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੪ ਛੰਤ ਘਰੁ ੧ ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਮਿਲਾਇ ਅਵਗਣ ਵਿਕਣਾ ਗੁਣ ਰਵਾ ਬਲਿ ਰਾਮ ਜੀਉ ॥ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਇ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਨਿਤ ਨਿਤ ਚਵਾ ਬਲਿ ਰਾਮ ਜੀਉ ॥ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਸਦ ਮੀਠੀ ਲਾਗੀ ਪਾਪ ਵਿਕਾਰ ਗਵਾਇਆ ॥ ਹਉਮੈ ਰੋਗੁ ਗਇਆ ਭਉ ਭਾਗਾ ਸਹਜੇ ਸਹਜਿ ਮਿਲਾਇਆ ॥ ਕਾਇਆ ਸੇਜ ਗੁਰ ਸਬਦਿ ਸੁਖਾਲੀ ਗਿਆਨ ਤਤਿ ਕਰਿ ਭੋਗੋ ॥ ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਸੁਖਿ ਮਾਣੇ ਨਿਤ ਰਲੀਆ ਨਾਨਕ ਧੁਰਿ ਸੰਜੋਗੋ ॥੧॥ ਸਤੁ ਸੰਤੋਖੁ ਕਰਿ ਭਾਉ ਕੁੜਮੁ ਕੁੜਮਾਈ ਆਇਆ ਬਲਿ ਰਾਮ ਜੀਉ ॥ ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾ ਕਰਿ ਮੇਲੁ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਗਾਵਾਈਆ ਬਲਿ ਰਾਮ ਜੀਉ ॥ ਬਾਣੀ ਗੁਰ ਗਾਈ ਪਰਮ ਗਤਿ ਪਾਈ ਪੰਚ ਮਿਲੇ ਸੋਹਾਇਆ ॥ ਗਇਆ ਕਰੋਧੁ ਮਮਤਾ ਤਨਿ ਨਾਠੀ ਪਾਖੰਡੁ ਭਰਮੁ ਗਵਾਇਆ ॥ ਹਉਮੈ ਪੀਰ ਗਈ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਆਰੋਗਤ ਭਏ ਸਰੀਰਾ ॥ ਗੁਰ ਪਰਸਾਦੀ ਬ੍ਰਹਮੁ ਪਛਾਤਾ ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਣੀ ਗਹੀਰਾ ॥੨॥ ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਵਿਛੁੜੀ ਦੂਰਿ ਮਹਲੁ ਨ ਪਾਏ ਬਲਿ ਗਈ ਬਲਿ ਰਾਮ ਜੀਉ ॥ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਮਮਤਾ ਕੂਰਿ ਕੂੜੁ ਵਿਹਾਝੇ ਕੂੜਿ ਲਈ ਬਲਿ ਰਾਮ ਜੀਉ ॥ ਕੂੜੁ ਕਪਟੁ ਕਮਾਵੈ ਮਹਾ ਦੁਖੁ ਪਾਵੈ ਵਿਣੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਮਗੁ ਨ ਪਾਇਆ ॥ ਉਝੜ ਪੰਥਿ ਭ੍ਰਮੈ ਗਾਵਾਰੀ ਖਿਨੁ ਖਿਨੁ ਧਕੇ ਖਾਇਆ ॥ ਆਪੇ ਦਇਆ ਕਰੇ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਦਾਤਾ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਮਿਲਾਏ ॥ ਜਨਮ ਜਨਮ ਕੇ ਵਿਛੁੜੇ ਜਨ ਮੇਲੇ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਹਜਿ ਸੁਭਾਏ ॥੩॥ ਆਇਆ ਲਗਨੁ ਗਣਾਇ ਹਿਰਦੈ ਧਨ ਓਮਾਹੀਆ ਬਲਿ ਰਾਮ ਜੀਉ ॥ ਪੰਡਿਤ ਪਾਧੇ ਆਣਿ ਪਤੀ ਬਹਿ ਵਾਚਾਈਆ ਬਲਿ ਰਾਮ ਜੀਉ ॥ ਪਤੀ ਵਾਚਾਈ ਮਨਿ ਵਜੀ ਵਧਾਈ ਜਬ ਸਾਜਨ ਸੁਣੇ ਘਰਿ ਆਏ ॥ ਗੁਣੀ ਗਿਆਨੀ ਬਹਿ ਮਤਾ ਪਕਾਇਆ ਫੇਰੇ ਤਤੁ ਦਿਵਾਏ ॥ ਵਰੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਅਗੰਮੁ ਅਗੋਚਰੁ ਸਦ ਨਵਤਨੁ ਬਾਲ ਸਖਾਈ ॥ ਨਾਨਕ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਿ ਕੈ ਮੇਲੇ ਵਿਛੁੜਿ ਕਦੇ ਨ ਜਾਈ ॥੪॥੧॥ RAAG SOOHEE, FOURTH MEHL, CHHANT, FIRST HOUSE:ONE UNIVERSAL CREATOR GOD. BY THE GRACE OF THE TRUE GURU:If only I could meet the True Guru, the Primal Being. Discarding my faults and sins, I would chant the Lord's Glorious Praises. I meditate on the Naam, the Name of the Lord, Har, Har. Continuously, continually, I chant the Word of the Guru's Bani. Gurbani always seems so sweet; I have eradicated the sinful residues from within. The disease of egotism is gone, fear has left, and I am absorbed in celestial peace. Through the Word of the Guru's Shabad, the bed of my body has become cozy and beautiful, and I enjoy the essence of spiritual wisdom. Night and day, I continually enjoy peace and pleasure. O Nanak, this is my pre-ordained destiny. || 1 || The soul-bride is lovingly embellished with truth and contentment; her Father, the Guru, has come to engage her in marriage to her Husband Lord. Joining with the humble Saints, I sing Gurbani. Singing the Guru's Bani, I have obtained the supreme status; meeting with the Saints, the self-elect, I am blessed and adorned. Anger and attachment have left my body and run away; I have eradicated hypocrisy and doubt. The pain of egotism is gone, and I have found peace; my body has become healthy and free of disease. By Guru's Grace, O Nanak, I have realized God, the ocean of virtue. || 2 || The self-willed manmukh is separated, far away from God; she does not obtain the Mansion of His Presence, and she burns. Egotism and falsehood are deep within her; deluded by falsehood, she deals only in falsehood. Practicing fraud and falsehood, she suffers terrible pain; without the True Guru, she does not find the way. The foolish soul-bride wanders along dismal pathways; each and every moment, she is bumped and pushed. God, the Great Giver, shows His Mercy, and leads her to meet the True Guru, the Primal Being. Those beings who have been separated for countless incarnations, O Nanak, are reunited with the Lord, with intuitive ease. || 3 || Calculating the most auspicious moment, the Lord comes into the bride's home; her heart is filled with ecstasy. The Pandits and astrologers have come, to sit and consult the almanacs. They have consulted the almanacs, and the bride's mind vibrates with bliss, when she hears that her Friend is coming into the home of her heart. The virtuous and wise men sat down and decided to perform the marriage immediately. She has found her Husband, the Inaccessible, Unfathomable Primal Lord, who is forever young; He is her Best Friend from her earliest childhood. O Nanak, he has mercifully united the bride with Himself. She shall never be separated again. || 4 || 1 ||
Cea mai ascultată emisiune din ţară în care românii se fac auziţi
Problema nu este că suntem în recesiune tehnică, ci că vânzările de apartamente scad, iar acest lucru se duce din ce în ce mai mult în toată economia: banii stau blocaţi, activitatea economică scade, iar bugetul se va trezi cu o mare problemă (Ziiarul Financiar) - Bani pierduți. România a luat jumătate din banii gratis prin PNRR și un sfert din fondurile europene de coeziune (Cotidianul) Cum poate Nicușor Dan să transforme participarea la Consiliul Pǎcii de la Washington într-un atu strategic (Adevărul) Participarea președintelui Nicușor Dan la Consiliului Pǎcii de la Washington marchează un punct de cotitură pentru administrația de la Cotroceni, însă succesul acestui demers depinde de transformarea unei decizii tardive într-o ofensivă diplomatică regională, spune analistul Gabriel Done. „Anunțul recent al președintelui Nicușor Dan, conform căruia România va participa la primul summit al Consiliului pentru Pace (BoP) în calitate de observator, reflectă o decizie cu potențial strategic, dar luată într-un context de sincronizare imperfectă cu partenerii săi europeni. În timp ce Bulgaria va participa ca membru, iar Cipru își asumă participarea în calitate de observator în numele Președinției rotative a UE, România rămâne în afara cercului central al deciziilor, ceea ce pune în evidență o inadecvare în alinierea cu principalele capitale partenere”, spune expertul. Această decizie, chiar dacă tardivă, poate fi interpretată pozitiv, adaugă Done pentru Adevărul. România are acum oportunitatea de a folosi BoP pentru a-și legitima mandatul internațional asumat de președintele Dan și a-și reconstrui profilul în politica externă. „Contextul intern a forțat însă această acțiune: opoziția, în special formațiunea AUR, a preluat agenda politică externă, lăsând atât Palatul Cotroceni, cât și guvernul, într-o poziție defensivă, în off-side. Aceasta a creat un climat în care președintele Dan trebuie să acționeze pro-activ, pentru a-și reafirma relevanța și a calma vocile interne critice.” Fără dar și poate, decizia Palatului Cotroceni de a participa, chiar și ca observator, are semne bune, deoarece „oferă României o fereastră pentru influență într-un format internațional complicat, dar și pentru a demonstra voință de colaborare transatlantică.” Cu toate acestea, succesul acestei decizii depinde de capacitatea președintelui Dan de a dubla participarea cu o politică regională coerentă. „Trebuie să inițieze dialoguri strategice cu Bulgaria, Turcia și Cipru, imediat după alinierea cu Italia, pentru a evita percepția de izolare și lipsă de consistență”, explică expertul. Problema nu este că suntem în recesiune tehnică, ci că vânzările de apartamente scad, iar acest lucru se duce din ce în ce mai mult în toată economia: banii stau blocaţi, activitatea economică scade, iar bugetul se va trezi cu o mare problemă (Ziiarul Financiar) Problema nu este că am intrat în recesiune tehnică, ci că această tendinţă de reducere a cheltuielilor, a consumului, a continuat şi în luna ianuarie, continuă în februarie și nu ştiu dacă se va schimba situaţia în martie, chiar cu creşterea cheltuielilor cu florile, ciocolată, prăjituri, mese la restaurant şi, bineînţeles, mărţişoare şi cadouri. Dacă s-au pierdut primele trei luni din an de consum, degeaba vom avea o creştere a investiţiilor, aşa cum spune peste tot premierul Bolojan că se schimbă paradigma, adică economia trece de la consum la investiţii. Investiţiile, dacă se vor realiza, nu se realizează peste noapte, nu au efect imediat, se văd în statistică mult mai încolo. Noi avem nevoie acum, nu peste un an, de câteva măsuri pe termen scurt care să revigoreze consumul, de la consumul de alimente, produse nealimentare, bunuri de folosinţă îndelungată, maşini, până la vânzările de apartamente. Aproape toată lumea stă pe bani, aproape toată ecomomia stă pe bani şi se uită la ei cum stau în depozitele bancare sau prin sertare. Dacă banii stau, nu avem niciun fel de creştere economică, iar de la recesiune, fie ea şi tehnică, nu mai este decât un pas până la o criză economică, scrie jurnalistul Cristian Hostiuc în Ziarul Financiar. Până când va intra în vigoare pachetul de relansare economică, care este foarte greoi din perspectivă legislativă, economia se va duce în jos, iar în momentul în care investitorii vor vedea că avem scădere economică, nu vor mai face nicio investiţie, în ciuda pachetului de relansare economică. Toate companiile se uită în acest moment şi cu mai mare prudenţă la a face noi investiţii, la a face noi angajări, chiar şi la a veni în România. Toată această gâlceavă publică din cadrul coaliţiei de guvernare, toată această retorică a PSD care este principalul partid de guvernare, la adresa premierului Bolojan îi determină pe investitori să fie şi mai prudenţi. Pentru ei nu contează sistemul de taxe, care oricum este în continuare foarte bun versus alte ţări, ci au multe semne de întrebare legate de viitorul politic şi economic al României. Bani pierduți. România a luat jumătate din banii gratis prin PNRR și un sfert din fondurile europene de coeziune (Cotidianul) Cotidianul a obținut cele mai noi date de la Ministerul Proiectelor și Fondurilor Europene privind absorbția banilor de la UE. Bilanțul nu le face tocmai cinste miniștrilor și premierilor din ultimii cinci ani. România a reușit să atragă doar 26% din fondurile de coeziune puse la dispoziție în 2021. În privința PNRR stă și mai prost. UE ne roagă cu bani gratis, dar România nu e capabilă să-i absoarbă. Autoritățile promit să atragă în 2026 ce nu au reușit în cinci ani. În decembrie 2026 vine bilanțul final. Va fi PNRR un succes sau un eșec răsunător?
Explore Babarvani: https://bit.ly/babarvani-xGuru Nanak Sahib (1469-1539 CE) witnessed the destruction caused by Babur with his own eyes and vividly depicted the scenes of destruction in his Bani. These revolutionary Sabads revealed by the Guru that depict pain and empathy are known as ‘Babarvani' in Sikh tradition.
Cea mai ascultată emisiune din ţară în care românii se fac auziţi
In deze aflevering van Triathlon Inside maken we de balans op van de afgelopen races en belangrijkste nieuwsberichten In deze aflevering:• De Nieuwe stayer regels: Ironman gaat eindelijk naar de 20 meter drafting-zone. We analyseren waarom deze regel essentieel is voor de eerlijkheid van de sport en hoe het de 'treintjes' op het fietsparcours definitief naar het verleden verwijst.• Nederlands Succes in de Samla 100km: Een diepe duik in een van de meest krankzinnige wedstrijden van het moment. We bespreken de indrukwekkende podiumplaats van Milan Brons achter de Zuid-Afrikaanse grootmachten Bradley Weiss en Henri Schoeman en de winst van (de gestopte) Rachel Klamer• Vooruitblik Challenge Sir Bani Yas: We kijken vooruit naar de eerste grote afspraak in de woestijn. Een uniek parcours over een wildreservaat waar je tussen de gazellen door fietst. Wie zijn de favorieten voor deze 'maritieme' start vanaf een cruiseschip?• Het Strava-Mysterie: Terwijl de profs de ene na de andere KOM scoren, blijft de feed van co-host Wesley leger dan de showroom van een schaatsenverkoper in Dubai. Met de 120km van Texel en de marathon van Rotterdam in aantocht, leggen we een vlijmscherpe weddenschap op tafel om hem weer in beweging te krijgenAbonneer je nu:Mis geen enkele podcast. Druk op het belletje dan heb jij altijd meteen de nieuwe podcast in huis. Volg ons op Instagram
In dieser Folge stellen Florian und Jan das BANI-Modell als möglichen Nachfolger des bekannten VUCA-Konzepts vor. Sie diskutieren, wie BANI – brüchig, angstauslösend, nichtlinear und unverständlich – die aktuelle Arbeitswelt treffender beschreibt und welche Impulse es für die Teambegleitung liefert. Eine Episode voller Denkanstöße und praktischer Reflexionsfragen.
In this episode of Partnering Leadership, futurists Bob Johansen and Jamais Cascio join the conversation to explore the ideas behind their new book, The Age of Chaos: A Sense-Making Guide to a BANI World That Doesn't Make Sense. Both guests bring decades of deep foresight work, scenario planning, and leadership insight—Bob through more than 50 years with the Institute for the Future, and Jamais as the originator of the BANI framework (“brittle, anxious, nonlinear, incomprehensible”). Their combined perspectives create a powerful lens for leaders facing a world where old assumptions and linear playbooks no longer hold.Across the discussion, they argue that today's disruptions are not isolated shocks. They are interconnected, compounding forces that make the environment fundamentally different from the “VUCA world” many leaders were trained for. Johansen and Cascio unpack how brittleness shows up in organizations disguised as efficiency, why anxiety has become a rational and necessary signal, and how nonlinearity rewrites traditional cause-and-effect expectations. They challenge leaders to rethink certainty, decision-making, and the stories they tell inside their organizations.At the heart of the conversation is a clear message: leading in a BANI world requires a shift in mindset. The best leaders will cultivate clarity instead of certainty, ask better questions instead of providing fast answers, and build organizations that bend rather than break under pressure. Cascio highlights how empathy, diverse perspectives, and even “useful wrongness” serve as strategic advantages. Johansen pushes leaders to think farther into the future than they are comfortable with—then work backwards to create resilient clarity in the present.The episode does not offer easy fixes. Instead, it gives listeners a framework for making sense of complexity, a set of practices to strengthen foresight, and a renewed understanding of the human side of leadership in chaotic times. For CEOs, board members, and senior executives navigating relentless uncertainty, this conversation provides both grounding and a challenge: to lead with more humility, more imagination, and more future-back discipline.Actionable TakeawaysYou'll learn why “clarity beats certainty” and how leaders who project confidence without openness can miss critical signals in chaotic environments.Hear how to spot brittleness in your systems—and why high efficiency often hides vulnerabilities that collapse under stress.You'll learn why a healthy level of anxiety is necessary and how leaders can use it to sharpen attention without slipping into dysfunction.Hear how to apply foresight as a leadership practice, using scenarios not to predict the future but to “vaccinate” your organization against emerging risks.You'll learn why nonlinear environments break traditional planning, and how to cultivate neuro-flexibility and improvisational leadership.Hear how storytelling becomes a strategic tool, helping leaders create meaning, focus attention, and align teams in moments of uncertainty.You'll learn why cross-generational leadership is becoming a competitive advantage, especially as digital natives bring new skills to nonlinear problem-solving.Connect with Bob Johansen and Jamais CascioBook Website Institute for the FutureJamais Cascio LinkedInConnect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website
Vivimos en un mundo VUCA / BANI.Incierto, frágil, ansioso y no lineal.Y no, el reto no es entender el concepto.El reto es cómo lideras cuando todo se mueve.En este episodio hablamos de algo clave:
Nehemiah 8:1–128 And all the people gathered as one man into the square before the Water Gate. And they told Ezra the scribe to bring the Book of the Law of Moses that the Lord had commanded Israel. 2 So Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly, both men and women and all who could understand what they heard, on the first day of the seventh month. 3 And he read from it facing the square before the Water Gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of the men and the women and those who could understand. And the ears of all the people were attentive to the Book of the Law. 4 And Ezra the scribe stood on a wooden platform that they had made for the purpose. And beside him stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah on his right hand, and Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam on his left hand. 5 And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was above all the people, and as he opened it all the people stood. 6 And Ezra blessed the Lord, the great God, and all the people answered, “Amen, Amen,” lifting up their hands. And they bowed their heads and worshiped the Lord with their faces to the ground. 7 Also Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, the Levites, helped the people to understand the Law, while the people remained in their places. 8 They read from the book, from the Law of God, clearly, and they gave the sense, so that the people understood the reading.This Day Is Holy 9 And Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, “This day is holy to the Lord your God; do not mourn or weep.” For all the people wept as they heard the words of the Law. 10 Then he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” 11 So the Levites calmed all the people, saying, “Be quiet, for this day is holy; do not be grieved.” 12 And all the people went their way to eat and drink and to send portions and to make great rejoicing, because they had understood the words that were declared to them. Introduction: Revival & the WordHistorical Context: A Rebuilt Wall and a Rebuilt People The Centrality of the Word (Nehemiah 8:1–3)The Proclamation of the Word (Nehemiah 8:4–6) The Explanation of the Word (Nehemiah 8:7–8)The Word Produces Conviction Before Joy (Nehemiah 8:9)Joy Flows from Grace and Understanding (Nehemiah 8:10–12)Conclusion: A Call to Word-Centered Renewal
Why do goals that feel exciting at first suddenly become exhausting even when we care deeply about them?In this episode of Psychologically Speaking, I explore why goals often become unsustainable not because of a lack of motivation or discipline, but because they're designed for ideal conditions rather than real life.Drawing on psychology, environmental thinking, and embodied cognition, we look at how our physical and emotional environments quietly shape what we're able to sustain long before willpower ever comes into play.You'll be introduced to the concept of solastalgia, a term that describes the distress we feel when the places we call home change in ways that feel out of our control. Originally coined by environmental philosopher Glenn Albrecht, solastalgia helps us put language to a sense of discomfort many of us feel right now — at home, at work, and in the wider world.We also explore:Why goal-setting advice often assumes a resource-neutral worldHow embodied cognition explains the link between clutter, noise, uncertainty and mental fatigueWhy living in a brittle, anxious, non-linear environment (often described as BANI or VUCA) quietly drains our capacityHow Conservation of Resources theory reframes burnout, confidence loss, and stalled momentumWhy sustainability isn't the opposite of ambition — it's the condition that allows momentum to existRather than asking “How much more can I push?”, this episode invites a different question:What can my current environment realistically support without depletion?You'll leave with two practical reflections to help you:Name your real working environment (without minimising it)Redesign your goals so they create more resources than they consumeThis episode is especially relevant if you're:Feeling stuck or depleted despite caring about your goalsParenting, creating, caregiving, coaching, or leading in uncertain conditionsQuestioning whether the problem is you — or the system you're operating withinFind out more about booking me as a researcher for hire at www.leilaainge.co.uk
Nachhaltige Führung - Der Leadership Podcast mit Niels Brabandt / NB Networks
Ungewissheit ist zur neuen Normalität für Führungskräfte geworden. Geopolitische Spannungen, technologische Disruption, wirtschaftliche Volatilität und gesellschaftlicher Wandel stellen Entscheidungstragende vor eine zentrale Frage: Wie kann Führung Orientierung geben, wenn Zukunft nicht mehr verlässlich planbar ist? In dieser Episode von „Sustainable Leadership – Der Podcast zum Thema nachhaltige Führung" analysiert Niels Brabandt, international tätiger Leadership-Experte, Executive Coach und Organisationsberater, wie Führungskräfte professionell mit Unsicherheit umgehen können. Auf Basis aktueller wissenschaftlicher Erkenntnisse und konkreter Praxisbeispiele aus Deutschland, Großbritannien und den USA zeigt Niels Brabandt, warum klassische Planungslogiken an ihre Grenzen stoßen und welche Führungsprinzipien in komplexen, dynamischen Systemen wirklich tragen. Im Fokus dieser Folge: Warum vollständige Planbarkeit eine Illusion ist und was das für strategische Führung bedeutet Wie Führung Richtung gibt, ohne falsche Garantien zu versprechen Der Umgang mit Risiko, Kultur und Entscheidungsunsicherheit in unterschiedlichen Organisationstypen Die Rolle von Emotionen in Veränderungsprozessen und warum psychologische Sicherheit ein Erfolgsfaktor ist Warum Management Buy-in und eine Kultur der Exploration entscheidend für nachhaltige Transformation sind Wie Führungskräfte Lernfähigkeit, Innovationskraft und Vertrauen in Zeiten permanenter Ungewissheit stärken Diese Episode richtet sich an Vorstände, Geschäftsführungen, Top-Manager, HR-Entscheidungstragende und alle, die Verantwortung in komplexen Organisationen tragen. Niels Brabandt verbindet wissenschaftliche Fundierung mit langjähriger Führungspraxis und zeigt, wie nachhaltige Führung entsteht, wenn Klarheit, Glaubwürdigkeit und der professionelle Umgang mit Unsicherheit zusammenkommen. Keywords: Niels Brabandt, Führung, Ungewissheit, Unsicherheit, Leadership, Sustainable Leadership, nachhaltige Führung, Change Management, Transformation, Organisationsentwicklung, Entscheidungsfindung, Risiko, Kultur, Innovation, Management Buy-in, Emotionen in der Führung, psychologische Sicherheit, Strategie, Harvard Business Review, Executive Leadership, Unternehmensführung, Zukunftsmanagement, Krisenführung, Komplexität, VUCA, BANI, Führungskräfteentwicklung, Top Management, Vorstand, Geschäftsführung, HR Leadership, Organisationskultur, Lernen aus Fehlern, Exploration, Vertrauen, Orientierung in unsicheren Zeiten Host: Niels Brabandt / NB@NB-Networks.com Kontakt zu Niels Brabandt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielsbrabandt/ Niels Brabandts Leadership Letter: https://expert.nb-networks.com/ Niels Brabandts Webseite: https://www.nb-networks.biz/
Uncertainty has become a permanent condition for today's business leaders. Geopolitical instability, technological disruption, economic volatility and shifting workforce expectations mean that executives can no longer rely on linear planning or long-term certainty. The central leadership question is no longer how to predict the future, but how to lead credibly when outcomes cannot be fully known. In this episode of The Leadership Podcast, Niels Brabandt, leadership expert, executive coach and organisational advisor, explores how decision makers can develop professional, sustainable leadership in times of uncertainty. Drawing on current research and real-world cases from Europe and the United States, Niels Brabandt explains why classical control-based leadership models fail in complex environments and what replaces them. Key topics in this episode include: Why certainty is an illusion in modern leadership and how this affects strategic decision making How leaders can provide direction without making false promises The role of risk, experimentation and a culture of exploration in organisational resilience How to handle emotional reactions to change and why psychological safety is a core leadership competence Why management buy-in at board and C-suite level is essential for dealing with uncertainty How sustainable leadership, trust and credibility are built when the future cannot be fully planned This episode is designed for business decision makers, including board members, CEOs, senior executives, HR leaders and transformation leaders who are responsible for guiding organisations through complexity and change. Niels Brabandt combines scientific evidence with extensive international leadership practice to show how organisations can remain capable, innovative and stable in uncertain environments. Keywords: Niels Brabandt, leadership, uncertainty, sustainable leadership, executive leadership, business leadership, strategic leadership, organisational change, transformation, decision making, risk management, culture of exploration, innovation, management buy in, emotional intelligence, psychological safety, organisational culture, C-suite leadership, board level leadership, HR leadership, change management, complexity, VUCA, BANI, future of leadership, organisational resilience, trust in leadership, leadership development, corporate strategy, executive coaching, organisational development Host: Niels Brabandt: Niels Brabandt / NB@NB-Networks.com Contact to Niels Brabandt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielsbrabandt/ Niels Brabandt's Leadership Letter: https://expert.nb-networks.com/ Niels Brabandt's Website: https://www.nb-networks.biz/
In this thought-provoking episode,Lorenzo Lebrija talks with futurist Bob Johansen to delve into the concept of a "BANI world"—characterized by being brittle, anxious, nonlinear, and incomprehensible. Their discussion challenges listeners to rethink the language we use to describe our current reality and the implications it has for leadership and community.Bob shares insights from his extensive experience at the Institute for the Future and emphasizes the need for leaders to cultivate adaptability and clarity in an era where traditional frameworks like VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) no longer suffice. The conversation explores how faith can be a powerful asset in navigating uncertainty and how leaders who learn quickly will thrive in these chaotic times.Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on how to frame the future positively, embracing bendability in the face of brittleness, attentiveness amidst anxiety, and interconnectedness in an incomprehensible world. This episode is essential for anyone seeking to understand the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for faith communities and beyond.KeywordsBANI world, leadership, adaptability, faith, community, uncertainty, futures thinkingTakeawaysThe BANI framework offers a new lens to understand the complexities of modern life.Leaders must be adaptable and willing to embrace uncertainty rather than seek rigid certainties.Faith can provide a foundation for resilience in unpredictable times.Building relationships and community is essential for navigating anxiety and fostering hope.Interconnectedness and diverse perspectives are crucial in addressing the challenges of a BANI world.
Mettre en scène une révolte anticoloniale largement oubliée en France et méconnue au Burkina Faso : c'est le pari du danseur et chorégraphe burkinabè Bienvenue Bazié. Dans Bani Volta, présenté en ce moment au Palais de Chaillot à Paris (jusqu'au 17 janvier), dix danseurs font revivre, par le corps, une guerre effacée des récits officiels. RFI : Le titre de votre spectacle, « Bani Volta », renvoie à une région qui va du fleuve Bani, au Mali, à la boucle de la Volta, au Burkina Faso. C'est là qu'en 1915, des dizaines de villages vont se révolter contre les forces coloniales françaises qui cherchent à enrôler de force des soldats pour servir sur le front de la Première Guerre mondiale. Vous dites que c'est une histoire invisibilisée, effacée des mémoires. Bienvenue Bazié : C'est vrai que c'est une histoire méconnue des peuples du Burkina Faso, mais aussi de la France. L'idée de ce projet est née dans le cadre d'un workshop que nous avons organisé en 2024 à Ouagadougou, à l'université Joseph Ki Zerbo, qui réunissait des anciens chercheurs en sciences humaines et sociales et des artistes. C'est parti de là. Personnellement, je la connaissais à travers d'autres écrits, mais vraiment très peu, pas en profondeur. Nous devons encore aujourd'hui apprendre davantage nos histoires, les histoires des peuples.Au Burkina Faso, certains ont l'impression que les résistances sont récentes. Et pourtant, il y a eu cette grosse mobilisation en 1915 qui est méconnue des fils et filles du Burkina Faso qui sont nés bien après, et qui pensent qu'il faut porter une résistance aujourd'hui. On avance si vite que, parfois, on oublie. Et quelque part, on est rattrapé aussi par certaines histoires. Pour le peuple de France aussi, il y a à apprendre. Ça nous permet de ne pas reproduire les mêmes erreurs et de vivre ensemble. On voit dans la pièce des scènes de combat : les danseurs qui interprètent les guerriers ramassent des pierres, les jettent, se mettent à l'abri comme un seul homme. On sent la force de ce collectif d'hommes et de femmes, parfois armés de très peu - d'un bâton, d'un bouclier… C'est ce qu'on imagine en voyant les gestes des danseurs. Qu'est-ce qui vous a particulièrement touché dans cette histoire ? Moi en tant que chorégraphe, c'est cette force de mobilisation et de résistance de ces peuples qu'il m'intéresse de mettre en scène. Ces femmes et ces hommes qui ont porté la lutte malgré des armes assez rudimentaires par rapport aux personnes qu'ils avaient en face, aux colons. On sait bien que plus on est unis avec des stratégies, plus on est forts. Les recherches ont montré que les villageois avaient justement des stratégies, que je convoque à travers des figures dans ma danse : le combat en ligne, en cercle, par groupes...Cette pièce montre tout ce qu'on peut rencontrer lors d'une guerre, les pertes en vies humaines, mais aussi la joie, l'amour, le courage, la rage, la peur et la vie qui, heureusement, continue. Et les femmes ont pleinement participé à cette lutte anticoloniale... Cette mobilisation est partie du fait qu'une femme a été battue et a perdu son enfant. Ce sont les femmes qui ont incité les hommes à la révolte et elles ont tout autant participé aux combats. Donc, c'est un rôle important, majeur, qu'elles jouent dans cette histoire. Il y a donc autant de femmes que d'hommes dans le spectacle. Que dit la danse que ne peuvent dire les mots, les livres, les archives ? Les émotions… qui sont des choses qui dépassent l'ordre de la parole. La danse, c'est visuel, ça donne une dimension qui est inexplicable. J'ai d'ailleurs fait le choix que l'ennemi ne soit pas représenté par un individu, mais, dans l'écriture, on peut voir sa position. On peut sentir qu'il y a un danger, une personne en face, mais elle est invisible. En fait, on voit l'effet des gestes et des mouvements de l'ennemi sur le corps des danseurs… Oui, la personne physique n'est pas là, mais on peut percevoir une présence de l'ennemi qui repousse, qu'on attaque, qui tourne autour. Mais sans vraiment que ce soit représenté par quelqu'un. En termes d'écriture chorégraphique, c'est beaucoup plus intéressant que d'être dans quelque chose de frontal. Et ça ouvre aussi les imaginaires. Donc, ça laisse le spectateur faire une lecture qui est beaucoup plus large que si on avait mis deux personnes face à face pour un combat. Votre spectacle se joue aujourd'hui en France. Est-ce que vous avez prévu une tournée sur le continent africain ? Dans un premier temps, on fait la première mondiale à Paris, mais il nous tient à cœur de pouvoir le présenter au peuple burkinabè, d'avoir une tournée au Burkina Faso, puisque c'est une histoire qui concerne le Burkina et la France. Je dis toujours les deux, mais on aimerait aussi le présenter ailleurs sur le continent parce qu'on s'inspire aussi d'autres luttes de peuples pour leur libération. Il y a eu des résistances un peu partout ! Cette ouverture m'intéressait aussi. D'ailleurs, le seul texte que l'on utilise dans la pièce est l'hymne du Wassoulou. L'hymne du Wassoulou qui proclame un certain nombre de valeurs et qui était attribué au résistant Samory Touré par exemple, en Guinée. Cette histoire peut vraiment résonner avec l'actualité en France, au Burkina, en Guinée, aux États-Unis… à travers le monde. À lire aussiEn Côte d'Ivoire, une pièce de théâtre célèbre Samory Touré, résistant à la colonisation
Mettre en scène une révolte anticoloniale largement oubliée en France et méconnue au Burkina Faso : c'est le pari du danseur et chorégraphe burkinabè Bienvenue Bazié. Dans Bani Volta, présenté en ce moment au Palais de Chaillot à Paris (jusqu'au 17 janvier), dix danseurs font revivre, par le corps, une guerre effacée des récits officiels. RFI : Le titre de votre spectacle, « Bani Volta », renvoie à une région qui va du fleuve Bani, au Mali, à la boucle de la Volta, au Burkina Faso. C'est là qu'en 1915, des dizaines de villages vont se révolter contre les forces coloniales françaises qui cherchent à enrôler de force des soldats pour servir sur le front de la Première Guerre mondiale. Vous dites que c'est une histoire invisibilisée, effacée des mémoires. Bienvenue Bazié : C'est vrai que c'est une histoire méconnue des peuples du Burkina Faso, mais aussi de la France. L'idée de ce projet est née dans le cadre d'un workshop que nous avons organisé en 2024 à Ouagadougou, à l'université Joseph Ki Zerbo, qui réunissait des anciens chercheurs en sciences humaines et sociales et des artistes. C'est parti de là. Personnellement, je la connaissais à travers d'autres écrits, mais vraiment très peu, pas en profondeur. Nous devons encore aujourd'hui apprendre davantage nos histoires, les histoires des peuples.Au Burkina Faso, certains ont l'impression que les résistances sont récentes. Et pourtant, il y a eu cette grosse mobilisation en 1915 qui est méconnue des fils et filles du Burkina Faso qui sont nés bien après, et qui pensent qu'il faut porter une résistance aujourd'hui. On avance si vite que, parfois, on oublie. Et quelque part, on est rattrapé aussi par certaines histoires. Pour le peuple de France aussi, il y a à apprendre. Ça nous permet de ne pas reproduire les mêmes erreurs et de vivre ensemble. On voit dans la pièce des scènes de combat : les danseurs qui interprètent les guerriers ramassent des pierres, les jettent, se mettent à l'abri comme un seul homme. On sent la force de ce collectif d'hommes et de femmes, parfois armés de très peu - d'un bâton, d'un bouclier… C'est ce qu'on imagine en voyant les gestes des danseurs. Qu'est-ce qui vous a particulièrement touché dans cette histoire ? Moi en tant que chorégraphe, c'est cette force de mobilisation et de résistance de ces peuples qu'il m'intéresse de mettre en scène. Ces femmes et ces hommes qui ont porté la lutte malgré des armes assez rudimentaires par rapport aux personnes qu'ils avaient en face, aux colons. On sait bien que plus on est unis avec des stratégies, plus on est forts. Les recherches ont montré que les villageois avaient justement des stratégies, que je convoque à travers des figures dans ma danse : le combat en ligne, en cercle, par groupes...Cette pièce montre tout ce qu'on peut rencontrer lors d'une guerre, les pertes en vies humaines, mais aussi la joie, l'amour, le courage, la rage, la peur et la vie qui, heureusement, continue. Et les femmes ont pleinement participé à cette lutte anticoloniale... Cette mobilisation est partie du fait qu'une femme a été battue et a perdu son enfant. Ce sont les femmes qui ont incité les hommes à la révolte et elles ont tout autant participé aux combats. Donc, c'est un rôle important, majeur, qu'elles jouent dans cette histoire. Il y a donc autant de femmes que d'hommes dans le spectacle. Que dit la danse que ne peuvent dire les mots, les livres, les archives ? Les émotions… qui sont des choses qui dépassent l'ordre de la parole. La danse, c'est visuel, ça donne une dimension qui est inexplicable. J'ai d'ailleurs fait le choix que l'ennemi ne soit pas représenté par un individu, mais, dans l'écriture, on peut voir sa position. On peut sentir qu'il y a un danger, une personne en face, mais elle est invisible. En fait, on voit l'effet des gestes et des mouvements de l'ennemi sur le corps des danseurs… Oui, la personne physique n'est pas là, mais on peut percevoir une présence de l'ennemi qui repousse, qu'on attaque, qui tourne autour. Mais sans vraiment que ce soit représenté par quelqu'un. En termes d'écriture chorégraphique, c'est beaucoup plus intéressant que d'être dans quelque chose de frontal. Et ça ouvre aussi les imaginaires. Donc, ça laisse le spectateur faire une lecture qui est beaucoup plus large que si on avait mis deux personnes face à face pour un combat. Votre spectacle se joue aujourd'hui en France. Est-ce que vous avez prévu une tournée sur le continent africain ? Dans un premier temps, on fait la première mondiale à Paris, mais il nous tient à cœur de pouvoir le présenter au peuple burkinabè, d'avoir une tournée au Burkina Faso, puisque c'est une histoire qui concerne le Burkina et la France. Je dis toujours les deux, mais on aimerait aussi le présenter ailleurs sur le continent parce qu'on s'inspire aussi d'autres luttes de peuples pour leur libération. Il y a eu des résistances un peu partout ! Cette ouverture m'intéressait aussi. D'ailleurs, le seul texte que l'on utilise dans la pièce est l'hymne du Wassoulou. L'hymne du Wassoulou qui proclame un certain nombre de valeurs et qui était attribué au résistant Samory Touré par exemple, en Guinée. Cette histoire peut vraiment résonner avec l'actualité en France, au Burkina, en Guinée, aux États-Unis… à travers le monde. À lire aussiEn Côte d'Ivoire, une pièce de théâtre célèbre Samory Touré, résistant à la colonisation
ਧਨਾਸਰੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ॥ ਜੀਉ ਤਪਤੁ ਹੈ ਬਾਰੋ ਬਾਰ ॥ ਤਪਿ ਤਪਿ ਖਪੈ ਬਹੁਤੁ ਬੇਕਾਰ ॥ ਜੈ ਤਨਿ ਬਾਣੀ ਵਿਸਰਿ ਜਾਇ ॥ ਜਿਉ ਪਕਾ ਰੋਗੀ ਵਿਲਲਾਇ ॥੧॥ ਬਹੁਤਾ ਬੋਲਣੁ ਝਖਣੁ ਹੋਇ ॥ ਵਿਣੁ ਬੋਲੇ ਜਾਣੈ ਸਭੁ ਸੋਇ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ ਜਿਨਿ ਕਨ ਕੀਤੇ ਅਖੀ ਨਾਕੁ ॥ ਜਿਨਿ ਜਿਹਵਾ ਦਿਤੀ ਬੋਲੇ ਤਾਤੁ ॥ ਜਿਨਿ ਮਨੁ ਰਾਖਿਆ ਅਗਨੀ ਪਾਇ ॥ ਵਾਜੈ ਪਵਣੁ ਆਖੈ ਸਭ ਜਾਇ ॥੨॥ ਜੇਤਾ ਮੋਹੁ ਪਰੀਤਿ ਸੁਆਦ ॥ ਸਭਾ ਕਾਲਖ ਦਾਗਾ ਦਾਗ ॥ ਦਾਗ ਦੋਸ ਮੁਹਿ ਚਲਿਆ ਲਾਇ ॥ ਦਰਗਹ ਬੈਸਣ ਨਾਹੀ ਜਾਇ ॥੩॥ ਕਰਮਿ ਮਿਲੈ ਆਖਣੁ ਤੇਰਾ ਨਾਉ ॥ ਜਿਤੁ ਲਗਿ ਤਰਣਾ ਹੋਰੁ ਨਹੀ ਥਾਉ ॥ ਜੇ ਕੋ ਡੂਬੈ ਫਿਰਿ ਹੋਵੈ ਸਾਰ ॥ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਾਚਾ ਸਰਬ ਦਾਤਾਰ ॥੪॥੩॥੫॥ਅਰਥ: (ਸਿਫ਼ਤਿ-ਸਾਲਾਹ ਦੀ ਬਾਣੀ ਵਿਸਾਰਿਆਂ) ਜਿੰਦ ਮੁੜ ਮੁੜ ਦੁਖੀ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ, ਦੁਖੀ ਹੋ ਹੋ ਕੇ (ਫਿਰ ਭੀ) ਹੋਰ ਹੋਰ ਵਿਕਾਰਾਂ ਵਿਚ ਖ਼ੁਆਰ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ। ਜਿਸ ਸਰੀਰ ਵਿਚ (ਭਾਵ, ਜਿਸ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਨੂੰ) ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਦੀ ਸਿਫ਼ਤਿ-ਸਾਲਾਹ ਦੀ ਬਾਣੀ ਭੁੱਲ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ, ਉਹ ਸਦਾ ਇਉਂ ਵਿਲਕਦਾ ਹੈ ਜਿਵੇਂ ਕੋੜ੍ਹ ਦੇ ਰੋਗ ਵਾਲਾ ਬੰਦਾ।੧।(ਸਿਮਰਨ ਤੋਂ ਖ਼ਾਲੀ ਰਹਿਣ ਕਰ ਕੇ ਸਹੇੜੇ ਹੋਏ ਦੁੱਖਾਂ ਬਾਰੇ ਹੀ) ਬਹੁਤੇ ਗਿਲੇ ਕਰੀ ਜਾਣੇ ਵਿਅਰਥ ਬੋਲ-ਬੁਲਾਰਾ ਹੈ ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਉਹ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਸਾਡੇ ਗਿਲੇ ਕਰਨ ਤੋਂ ਬਿਨਾ ਹੀ (ਸਾਡੇ ਰੋਗਾਂ ਦਾ) ਸਾਰਾ ਕਾਰਣ ਜਾਣਦਾ ਹੈ।੧।ਰਹਾਉ।(ਦੁੱਖਾਂ ਤੋਂ ਬਚਣ ਵਾਸਤੇ ਉਸ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਦਾ ਸਿਮਰਨ ਕਰਨਾ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ) ਜਿਸ ਨੇ ਕੰਨ ਦਿੱਤੇ, ਅੱਖਾਂ ਦਿੱਤੀਆਂ, ਨੱਕ ਦਿੱਤਾ; ਜਿਸ ਨੇ ਜੀਭ ਦਿੱਤੀ ਜੋ ਛੇਤੀ ਛੇਤੀ ਬੋਲਦੀ ਹੈ; ਜਿਸ ਨੇ ਸਾਡੇ ਸਰੀਰ ਵਿਚ ਨਿੱਘ ਪਾ ਕੇ ਜਿੰਦ (ਸਰੀਰ ਵਿਚ) ਟਿਕਾ ਦਿੱਤੀ; (ਜਿਸ ਦੀ ਕਲਾ ਨਾਲ ਸਰੀਰ ਵਿਚ) ਸੁਆਸ ਚੱਲਦਾ ਹੈ ਤੇ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਹਰ ਥਾਂ (ਤੁਰ ਫਿਰ ਕੇ) ਬੋਲ ਚਾਲ ਕਰ ਸਕਦਾ ਹੈ।੨।ਜਿਤਨਾ ਭੀ ਮਾਇਆ ਦਾ ਮੋਹ ਹੈ ਦੁਨੀਆ ਦੀ ਪ੍ਰੀਤ ਹੈ ਰਸਾਂ ਦੇ ਸੁਆਦ ਹਨ, ਇਹ ਸਾਰੇ ਮਨ ਵਿਚ ਵਿਕਾਰਾਂ ਦੀ ਕਾਲਖ ਹੀ ਪੈਦਾ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ, ਵਿਕਾਰਾਂ ਦੇ ਦਾਗ਼ ਹੀ ਲਾਂਦੇ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹਨ। (ਸਿਮਰਨ ਤੋਂ ਸੁੰਞਾ ਰਹਿ ਕੇ ਵਿਕਾਰਾਂ ਵਿਚ ਫਸ ਕੇ) ਮਨੁੱਖ ਵਿਕਾਰਾਂ ਦੇ ਦਾਗ਼ ਆਪਣੇ ਮੱਥੇ ਤੇ ਲਾ ਕੇ (ਇਥੋਂ) ਚੱਲ ਪੈਂਦਾ ਹੈ, ਤੇ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੀ ਹਜ਼ੂਰੀ ਵਿਚ ਇਸ ਨੂੰ ਬੈਠਣ ਲਈ ਥਾਂ ਨਹੀਂ ਮਿਲਦੀ।੩।(ਪਰ, ਹੇ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ! ਜੀਵ ਦੇ ਭੀ ਕੀਹ ਵੱਸ?) ਤੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ਸਿਮਰਨ (ਦਾ ਗੁਣ) ਤੇਰੀ ਮੇਹਰ ਨਾਲ ਹੀ ਮਿਲ ਸਕਦਾ ਹੈ, ਤੇਰੇ ਨਾਮ ਵਿਚ ਹੀ ਲੱਗ ਕੇ (ਮੋਹ ਤੇ ਵਿਕਾਰਾਂ ਦੇ ਸਮੁੰਦਰ ਵਿਚੋਂ) ਪਾਰ ਲੰਘ ਸਕੀਦਾ ਹੈ, (ਇਹਨਾਂ ਤੋਂ ਬਚਣ ਲਈ) ਹੋਰ ਕੋਈ ਥਾਂ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ।ਹੇ ਨਾਨਕ! ਨਿਰਾਸਤਾ ਦੀ ਲੋੜ ਨਹੀਂ) ਜੇ ਕੋਈ ਮਨੁੱਖ (ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਨੂੰ ਭੁਲਾ ਕੇ ਵਿਕਾਰਾਂ ਵਿਚ) ਡੁੱਬਦਾ ਭੀ ਹੈ (ਉਹ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਇਤਨਾ ਦਿਆਲ ਹੈ ਕਿ) ਫਿਰ ਭੀ ਉਸ ਦੀ ਸੰਭਾਲ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ। ਉਹ ਸਦਾ-ਥਿਰ ਰਹਿਣ ਵਾਲਾ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਸਭ ਜੀਵਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਦਾਤਾਂ ਦੇਣ ਵਾਲਾ ਹੈ (ਕਿਸੇ ਨੂੰ ਵਿਰਵਾ ਨਹੀਂ ਰੱਖਦਾ) ।੪।੩।੫।DHANAASAREE, FIRST MEHL:My soul burns, over and over again. Burning and burning, it is ruined, and it falls into evil. That body, which forgets the Word of the Guru's Bani, cries out in pain, like a chronic patient. || 1 || To speak too much and babble is useless. Even without our speaking, He knows everything. || 1 || Pause || He created our ears, eyes and nose. He gave us our tongue to speak so fluently. He preserved the mind in the fire of the womb; at His Command, the wind blows everywhere.|| 2 ||These worldly attachments, loves and pleasurable tastes, all are just black stains. One who departs, with these black stains of sin on his face shall find no place to sit in the Court of the Lord. || 3 || By Your Grace, we chant Your Name. Becoming attached to it, one is saved; there is no other way. Even if one is drowning, still, he may be saved. O Nanak, the True Lord is the Giver of all. || 4 || 3 || 5 ||
La répression des manifestants se poursuit en Iran, faisant au moins 734 morts selon l'ONG Iran Human Rights. Donald Trump a menacé d'agir "de manière très forte" si le pouvoir commençait à exécuter des personnes arrêtées. Écoutez l'analyse de Firouzé Bani-Sadr, fille du premier Président iranien (Abolhassan Bani Sadr, élu en 1980 et destitué quelques mois plus tard par le Parlement sur ordre du guide suprême) et médecin à Reims.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Programi traditë i ditës së fundit të vitit rikthehet edhe këtë herë dhe ndoshta ky është një nga momentet më të shumëpritura për të gjithë ju. E si mund të mbyllet ndryshe ky vit, përveç se nën tingujt e muzikës më të mirë të 2025. Surprizat nga artistët nuk mungojnë as në 2025, si në skenën kombëtare ashtu edhe në atë ndërkombëtare ndaj maratona e 100 këngëve më të mira të vitit do të jetë shpërthyese.
In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with David Ross, VUCA strategist and author of Confronting the Storm: Regenerating Leadership and Hope in the Age of Uncertainty. David is a renowned expert on VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) environments and has spent his career advising organizations on how to thrive amidst complexity and disruption. With a background as an ecologist, David brings a unique perspective to leadership—one that emphasizes the interconnectedness of the issues facing businesses and society today. His deep understanding of wicked problems, those challenges with no straightforward solutions, forms the backbone of this engaging conversation.The discussion centers around how leaders must adapt to the rapidly changing business landscape, where traditional approaches no longer work. David argues that the old leadership models—based on control and linear thinking—are ill-suited for the challenges we face today. Instead, he advocates for a more collaborative, emotionally intelligent, and resilient leadership style, one that embraces uncertainty rather than fighting it. He explains how technology, climate change, and societal shifts are creating a world that's more BANI (Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, and Incomprehensible), and what leaders need to do to stay ahead.Throughout the episode, David draws on his extensive experience advising CEOs and leadership teams, offering practical insights into how organizations can navigate the unpredictability of today's environment. He also delves into the importance of hope and optimism, even in times of crisis, and how leaders can turn challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation. Actionable Takeaways:You'll learn why traditional leadership models based on control and linear thinking are no longer effective in today's VUCA world—and what you need to replace them with.Hear how embracing uncertainty and fostering resilience can transform how your organization responds to crises and wicked problems.Discover the power of emotional intelligence in leadership and why listening is just as important as speaking in today's collaborative environments.Find out what David means by a BANI world (Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, and Incomprehensible) and how leaders can adapt to thrive in these unpredictable times.Explore the importance of hope and optimism in leadership and how turning crises into opportunities is key to long-term success.Understand why future literacy and foresight are critical tools for leaders looking to anticipate change and guide their organizations through complexity.Learn why David believes that normalcy has left the building and how leaders must evolve to lead effectively in this new reality.Hear David's insights on why collaboration—not isolation—is the future of leadership and how diverse perspectives fuel innovation.Gain insight into why scenario planning is a powerful tool for leaders to prepare for multiple futures and make better strategic decisions.Connect with David RossDavid Ross Website Confronting the Storm: Regenerating Leadership and Hope in the Age of UncertaintyDavid Ross LinkedInConnect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website
As we approach a new year, I'm urging leaders and managers to pause and reflect - it's time for strategic, actionable thinking about how we'll lead into 2026. Expectations at work have changed, people have changed, and the way organisations respond needs to change too. I'm sharing the five people challenges that simply can't be ignored if you want a work culture where employees thrive, not just survive. You'll also hear my suggestions about where to start for each challenge to make a real difference for the year ahead.The reality facing us? Emotional exhaustion is everywhere, often hidden behind the facade of resilience. High output does not mean high wellbeing - it's all too easy to misinterpret performance and overlook quiet depletion within teams. If left unchecked, this erodes empathy, creativity, and ultimately, results.I'm seeing manager capability gaps widen, especially as they avoid difficult conversations or rely on tech for easy, yet superficial, solutions. Managers are now the critical link between strategy and reality. They need practical support to become skilled communicators who coach rather than instruct - tackling feedback, boundaries, and emotional intelligence head-on.With more of us working hybrid or across multiple sites, culture is fragmenting. Belonging, consistency, and trust now hinge on intentional daily habits, observable behaviours, and rituals that build connection, even at a distance. Culture is built moment to moment: in tone, clarity, and follow-through, not slogans on the wall.The world is also less predictable - dealing with brittleness, anxiety, non-linearity, and incomprehensibility. Thriving teams need to practise flexibility, foster trust, adapt quickly, and ensure shared understanding.Finally, a warning - there's often a gulf between what leaders believe is happening and the lived reality for their teams. Listening, curiosity, consistent communication, and small intentional changes matter more than ever.Ask yourself: Where are the cracks? Where do the opportunities lie for your leadership, your management approach, and your team's ability to perform at their best? When people thrive, business thrives. Let's start that journey now.Resources & ReferencesDownload the free resource: Leading in 2026 - The 5 Critical People Challenges and Actions for Thriving, High-Performing TeamsListen to this episode on YouTubeDownload the High Performance Accelerator to increase self-awarenessTo reduce the anxiousness experienced in our BANI world, this discussion framework could prove helpful: Tackling Anxiety Collectively: Team Discussion FrameworkExplore ways to build resilience: 13 Skills to Build ResilienceRetained Partnership InfoContact details for Lisa LLoyd:LinkedIn: lisapsychologyWebsite: itstimeforchange.co.ukSign up to be kept in the loop: itstimeforchange.co.uk/jointheclubContact
Te gândești să devii antreprenor în România? În acest episod discutăm despre tranziția către antreprenoriat: de la pregătirea financiară și provocările reale, până la fiscalitate, validarea ideilor și construirea unui business sustenabil.CE VEI DESCOPERI ÎN EPISOD:Mituri despre bani și timp în antreprenoriat Deschiderea către antreprenoriat pe categorii de vârstă (16-50+ ani)Nevoi comune pentru tranziția de succes către antreprenoriatPregătire financiară: de ce ai nevoie de 6-12 luni economiiAbilități esențiale pentru antreprenori (comunicare, perseverență, vânzări)Time management vs Bugetare energetică - cum eviți burnout-ul Parteneri vs Colaboratori: cum alegi înțelept Cum să construiești o rețea de suport (mentori, comunități)CUI I SE ADRESEAZĂ EPISODUL:- Angajați care se gândesc la tranziția către antreprenoriat- Soloprenori sau freelanceri care vor să înființeze o firmă- Antreprenori la început de drum (primele 6-12 luni)- Oricine vrea să înțeleagă realitățile antreprenoriatului în RomâniaResurse:1. Podcast Founders (biografii antreprenori celebri)2. The E-Myth, Michael Gerber3. This is Marketing, Seth Godin4. Episod cu Simon Squibb: https://youtu.be/brTn6Fqk9e8 5. Tipare de stres: https://youtu.be/_JFAd6BGCgs 6. Bugetare energetică: https://youtu.be/DXff_ZNBEGgAcest episod este produs și distribuit cu susținerea E.ON Energie România.
We are shattering the stereotype that church is supposed to be boring. We are defiantly opposed to a form of religion that is exhausting. We are creating a culture where we understand the father heart of God, where we have childlike faith, think fun is fun, a middle laugh till it hurts, adventure into the unknown, rest well, become cheerful givers and see it as the great joy of our life.Many of us have this view that God is angry and just wants us to be sad and read our Bibles, but this could not be further from the truth. God is the happiest being in the universe. Jesus personifies joy. Jesus was a known partier. That's why oftentimes he is accused of being a glutton, a drunkard, and a sinner because he's constantly hanging out in these environments.The vision that Jesus has for what's on the other side of abiding with Him is joy.And all the people gathered as one man into the square before the Water Gate. And they told Ezra the scribe to bring the Book of the Law of Moses that the Lord had commanded Israel. 2 So Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly, both men and women and all who could understand what they heard, on the first day of the seventh month. 3 And he read from it facing the square before the Water Gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of the men and the women and those who could understand. And the ears of all the people were attentive to the Book of the Law. 4 And Ezra the scribe stood on a wooden platform that they had made for the purpose. And beside him stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah on his right hand, and Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam on his left hand. 5 And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was above all the people, and as he opened it all the people stood. 6 And Ezra blessed the Lord, the great God, and all the people answered, “Amen, Amen,” lifting up their hands. And they bowed their heads and worshiped the Lord with their faces to the ground. 7 Also Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, the Levites, helped the people to understand the Law, while the people remained in their places. 8 They read from the book, from the Law of God, clearly, and they gave the sense, so that the people understood the reading.This Day Is Holy9 And Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, “This day is holy to the Lord your God; do not mourn or weep.” For all the people wept as they heard the words of the Law. 10 Then he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” 11 So the Levites calmed all the people, saying, “Be quiet, for this day is holy; do not be grieved.” 12 And all the people went their way to eat and drink and to send portions and to make great rejoicing, because they had understood the words that were declared to them.Nehemiah 8:1-12We'd love for you to subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications to get updates on our latest content and resources that will help more people know Jesus and people know Jesus more.GIVE : We believe that generosity is golden. Freely we have received and so freely we give back to God. If you would like to give to support the work Jesus is doing here please visit: https://www.elevatecc.church/give.Elevate City Church is a Jesus Over Everything Church that launched in the Atlanta Perimeter area on October 4th, 2020.Jesus Over Everything.Give us a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatecity.church/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecc.church
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Președintele ucrainean Volodimir Zelenski a început un turneu diplomatic în Europa. Duminică, la Atena, el a semnat un important acord privind furnizarea de gaze. Turneul continuă la Paris și Madrid. Este prima acțiune diplomatică de amploare a președintelui ucrainean după izbucnirea marelui scandal de corupție de la Kiev. Iar Ucraina are nevoie urgentă să-și repare credibilitatea. Ucraina va importa gaze naturale lichefiate din SUA, prin Grecia, pentru a-și acoperi nevoile din această iarnă, transmite Reuters. Acordul a fost parafat în timpul vizitei de duminică la Atena a președintelui Volodimir Zelenski. Acesta a fost primit de premierul grec Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Ucraina va importa gazele printr-o conductă care traversează Peninsula Balcanică. După cum specifică ziarul belgian Le Soir, Ucraina a fost lovită în ultimele săptămâni de „cea mai mare campanie de bombardamente împotriva infrastructurii sale de gaze”. Vizita de la Atena a fost primul popas într-un turneu european întreprins de Zelenski, într-un moment dificil, atât pe câmpul de luptă cât și în plan politic. Liderul ucrainean se va afla astăzi la Paris. Președinții Macron și Zelenski vor discuta chestiuni legate de relațiile bilaterale, energie, economie și apărare, potrivit unui comunicat al președinției franceze. Consolidarea apărării aeriene Apoi, Zelenski va călători, marți, în Spania. Potrivit Politico, Zelenski nu a menționat un acord specific cu Madridul, dar a spus într-o postare separată pe X că va purta discuții privind consolidarea apărării aeriene. Vizita vine într-un moment în care Ucraina se străduiește să limiteze pagubele provocate de scandalul de corupție de mare amploare vizând plăți ascunse percepute clienților unor mari companii de stat. În ultimele zile, Kievul a dezvăluit o serie de măsuri pentru a-și liniști aliații. Potrivit unui oficial ucrainean de rang înalt, citat de Politico, guvernul de la Kiev dorește să se implice de urgență în curățarea schemelor corupte, deoarece acestea subminează țara în fața atacului continuu al președintelui rus Vladimir Putin. Aceste măsuri au inclus demiterea aproape imediată a miniștrilor justiției, respectiv energiei. În plus, guvernul a anunțat un nou consiliu de supraveghere al operatorului de energie nucleară Energoatom – companie de stat aflată în centrul scandalului. A fost anunțat un audit financiar major al contractelor de achiziții publice de stat. De asemenea, Guvernul a oprit concursul pentru postul de șef al sistemului de transport al gazelor din Ucraina, deoarece unul dintre finaliști a fost prezentat pe interceptările procurorilor ca potențial suspect. Potrivit unui analist ucrainean citat de Politico, astfel de reforme ar putea transforma fiasco-ul reputațional într-o oportunitate de a demonstra că Ucraina dorește într-adevăr să elimine definitiv corupția. Iar Ucraina are nevoie de o asemenea mișcare, cu atât mai mult cu cât europenii se află în căutare de soluții politice și tehnice în vederea acordării unui împrumut de 140 de miliarde de euro către Ucraina. Cei 27 nu reușesc să se pună de acord asupra folosirii drept garanții a activelor rusești înghețate sau a altor modalități de asigurare a banilor. Iar în această situație, credibilitatea Ucrainei este cu atât mai importantă. Ascultați rubrica ”Eurocronica”, cu Ovidiu Nahoi, în fiecare zi, de luni până vineri, de la 8.45 și în reluare duminica, de la 15.00, numai la RFI România
In this episode of the Learning Future podcast, host Louka Parry engages with futurists Jamais Cascio and Bob Johansen to explore the complexities of navigating the current chaotic landscape, framed by the BANI model. They discuss their personal learning experiences, the implications of technology on human development, and the importance of mentorship across generations. The conversation emphasizes the need for clarity in uncertain times and the role of education in fostering resilience and adaptability in students.
Friday Bible Study (10/31/25) // Ezra 2:1-40- (ESV) // The Exiles Return Now these were the people of the province who came up out of the captivity of those exiles whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried captive to Babylonia. They returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his own town. 2 They came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah.The number of the men of the people of Israel: 3 the sons of Parosh, 2,172. 4 The sons of Shephatiah, 372. 5 The sons of Arah, 775. 6 The sons of Pahath-moab, namely the sons of Jeshua and Joab, 2,812. 7 The sons of Elam, 1,254. 8 The sons of Zattu, 945. 9 The sons of Zaccai, 760. 10 The sons of Bani, 642. 11 The sons of Bebai, 623. 12 The sons of Azgad, 1,222. 13 The sons of Adonikam, 666. 14 The sons of Bigvai, 2,056. 15 The sons of Adin, 454. 16 The sons of Ater, namely of Hezekiah, 98. 17 The sons of Bezai, 323. 18 The sons of Jorah, 112. 19 The sons of Hashum, 223. 20 The sons of Gibbar, 95. 21 The sons of Bethlehem, 123. 22 The men of Netophah, 56. 23 The men of Anathoth, 128. 24 The sons of Azmaveth, 42. 25 The sons of Kiriath-arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, 743. 26 The sons of Ramah and Geba, 621. 27 The men of Michmas, 122. 28 The men of Bethel and Ai, 223. 29 The sons of Nebo, 52. 30 The sons of Magbish, 156. 31 The sons of the other Elam, 1,254. 32 The sons of Harim, 320. 33 The sons of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, 725. 34 The sons of Jericho, 345. 35 The sons of Senaah, 3,630.36 The priests: the sons of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, 973. 37 The sons of Immer, 1,052. 38 The sons of Pashhur, 1,247. 39 The sons of Harim, 1,017.40 The Levites: the sons of Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the sons of Hodaviah, 74.Website: https://mbchicago.org FOLLOW US Facebook: / mbc.chicago Instagram: / mbc.chicago TikTok: / mbc.chicago Podcasts: Listen on Apple, Spotify & others TO SUPPORT US Zelle to: info@mbchicago.org Website: https://mbchicago.org/give Venmo: https://venmo.com/mbchurch DAF Donations: https://every.org/mbc.chicago PayPal: https://paypal.com/donate/?hosted_but... #Ezra #DanielBatarseh #BibleStudy #mbchicago #mbcchicago #Bible #versebyverse #church #chicago #livechurch #churchlive #chicagochurch #chicagochurches #sermon #bibleexplained #bibleproject #bibleverse #bookbybook #oldtestament #explained
When everything around us feels uncertain, divided, and loud, true leadership doesn't come from reacting; it comes from grounding. In this solo episode, Janet explores what it really means to cultivate presence and self-mastery when the world feels incomprehensible and brittle.She shares how our human wiring pulls us toward defensiveness and chaos, and why our greatest act of leadership is to choose steadiness instead. Through practical insights and reflective stories, Janet offers a guide to returning to that “grounded middle” we can all stand on.This episode is an invitation to become the calmest person in the room and to remember that while we can't control the turbulence of the world, we can control the steadiness we bring into it.In this episode:✅ What it means to live and lead in a BANI world—brittle, anxious, nonlinear, and incomprehensible✅ Why the ability to “hold steady” is the new power skill of leadership✅ How to catch yourself in moments of reactivity and self-defense✅ The paradox of calm as strength, not passivity✅ How congruence creates real presence✅ A simple three-part practice to cultivate calm and self-mastery✅ Why presence is not just a leadership skill, but a profound act of serviceAbout Janet Ioli:Janet Ioli is a globally recognized executive advisor, coach, and leadership expert with over 25 years of experience developing leaders in Fortune 100 companies and global organizations.She created The Inner Edge—a framework, a movement, and a message that flips leadership from mere success performance to presence; from ego to soul. Through her keynotes, podcast, and programs, Janet helps high-achievers find the one thing that changes everything: the mastery within.Her approach redefines leadership presence—not as polish or tactics, but as the inner steadiness people feel from you and the positive imprint you leave on individuals and organizations.Connect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedin: Janet IoliInstagram: @leadershipcoachjanetIf you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days, check out Janet Ioli's book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think. Produced by Ideablossoms
Angela Williams has spent decades reading the signs that most of us miss—the hairline fractures in systems we've long taken for granted. As President and CEO of United Way Worldwide, she leads a network that touches 35 countries and receives 45,000 calls for help every single day. That vantage point has given her something rare: a real-time view of how chaos is reshaping the landscape leaders must navigate. In her new book, Navigating the Age of Chaos, co-authored with futurists Jamais Cascio and Bob Johansen, Williams introduces us to BANI—a framework for leaders trying to make sense of a world that refuses to follow the old rules.In this conversation, we explore why VUCA no longer serves us, how leaders can bend brittle systems instead of watching them break, and why the path through chaos requires attentiveness, flexibility, and intentional connection. It's Angela Williams on The Business of Giving.
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Can clear Ends exist in a radically uncertain world? Lord Mervyn King explains how to align Ways and Means without them. Successive national security and defence reviews in recent years have adjusted their language about the nature of the world, moving from being one of competition, to uncertainty, to today's 'radical uncertainty'. Is the concept simply being used to justify the new review and differentiate it from the last one, or does it reflect a real change in the challenges nations confront? Have we moved beyond VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous), to BANI (brittle, anxious, non-linear and incomprehensible) and does it matter? And what does it mean for our approach to making strategy? To guide us through these questions, we are joined by Baron Mervyn King of Lothbury KG. An economist by training, he graduated from both Cambridge and Harvard Universities, after time as an academic he became the Bank of England's chief economist. Between 2003-1013, he served as its Governor, where he was responsible for the United Kingdom's economic strategy during the 2008 global financial crisis. An accomplished academic, thinker and author, his book Radical Uncertainty with Professor John Kay considers the implications for decision making of this radical uncertainty. Further Reading John Kay and Mervyn King, Radical Uncertainty: Decision-making for an Unknowable Future, Bridge Street Press, 2020. Mikael Krogerus and Roman Tschäppeler, The Decision Book: Fifty models for strategic thinking, Profile Books, 2023. Nassim Nicholas Taleb, The Black Swan, Penguin, 2007. Peter M. Senge, The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of the Learning Organization, Random House, 2006.
Një emision ku si asnjëherë më parë mendimet dhe fjalët vijnë si në jetë, të pacensuruara…Mirë, ndoshta pak të censuruara. “Pardon my French” nga Jonida Alickolli, të cilës i bashkohet në moderim Arbër Çepani, ku e vetmja gjë që nuk dinë të bëjnë është të flasin frengjisht! Surpriza e këtij sezoni është Lei Kraja. Moderatorja i bashkohet dyshes sonë dhe një gjë është e sigurtë, të qeshurat dhe surprizat janë të garantuara.
Was ist BANI? In einer Welt, die zerbrechlich, unvorhersehbar und oft unverständlich wirkt, brauchen wir neue Anker. Genau das beschreibt das Modell der BANI-Welt: brüchig, ängstlich, nicht-linear, unverständlich. In dieser Folge erfährst du, was BANI bedeutet – und warum Klang, Gong, Meditation und Training heute wertvolle Antworten geben können: • Wie du inmitten von Brüchigkeit innere Resonanz findest • Warum Präsenz stärker wirkt als Planbarkeit • Welche Lern- und Trainingsformen Menschen wirklich Halt geben – online wie offline Eine Einladung, nicht im Chaos zu versinken, sondern Klarheit, Körper und Klang als Wegbegleiter zu nutzen.
David Wheatley, Judy Brown, and Rick Eigenbrod discuss the challenges of leadership in times of turbulence, emphasizing the need for new approaches. They highlight the concept of "BANI" (Brittle, Anxious, Non-linear, Incomprehensible) as a replacement for VUCA, noting the familiarity and ineffectiveness of traditional terms. The conversation underscores the importance of leaders adapting to rapid change, fostering reflection and conversation as actionable steps, and encouraging a shift from seeking clarity to seeing things differently. They also explore the impact of AI on leadership, suggesting it should enhance human capabilities rather than replace them.Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy community on LinkedIn. Sign up for our FREE leadership workshops.
World-renowned global thinker Jamais Cascio returns to our podcast with groundbreaking insights on the chaotic state of global affairs. Bucking the traditional VUCA framework, Jamais introduces the BANI framework—brittle, anxious, nonlinear, and incomprehensible—to better reflect the unpredictable challenges of our current world. This discussion gains urgency as we explore how events like climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic fit into this new paradigm, emphasizing the need for innovative ways to understand and navigate our tumultuous times. Together with Angela F. Williams, Jamais co-authored "Navigating the Age of Chaos: A Sense-Making Guide to a BANI World That Doesn't Make Sense," offering listeners strategies to cultivate resilience in this chaotic world. Introducing the concept of Positive BANI—bendability, attentiveness, neuroflexibility, and interconnectedness—they underscore the power of empathy, improvisation, and inclusivity as essential tools for individuals and organizations. These elements, while not a magic bullet, are pivotal in coping with ongoing chaos and achieving a balance between personal well-being and systemic change. One of Foreign Policy's Top 100 Global Thinkers, Jamais Cascio explores our environment, technology, and culture to build plausible future scenarios. As a Distinguished Fellow at Institute for the Future, he created the BANI framework for understanding global chaos, now in use worldwide. He works, writes, and speaks around the world on issues facing the global future. In this episode, you'll hear about: Introduction of the BANI framework by Jamais Cascio as an evolution from the VUCA framework, addressing the chaotic nature of modern global affairs. Exploration of "Positive BANI" with a focus on bendability, attentiveness, neuroflexibility, and interconnectedness as tools for resilience. Discussion on the implications of artificial intelligence and the sustainability of the current attention-driven economic model. Examination of the future of work and the role of AI in reshaping identity and purpose in a world with reduced need for human labor. Emphasis on empathy, improvisation, and inclusivity as vital for navigating the chaos and achieving balance. Vision for a future where technology reduces survival burdens, enabling pursuit of fulfilling activities, while addressing current urgent challenges like climate change. Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Linkedin - www.linkedin.com/in/jamaiscascio Website - www.openthefuture.com (archive of past work) Original BANI: https://medium.com/@cascio/facing-the-age-of-chaos-b00687b1f51d Most recent BANI: https://medium.com/@cascio/bani-2025-an-overview-575d92026fe1 Navigating the Age of Chaos: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/800209/navigating-the-age-of-chaos-by-jamais-cascio-bob-johansen-and-angela-f-williams/ Navigating the Age of Chaos on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Navigating-Age-Chaos-Sense-Making-Doesnt/dp/B0DVBG9FYR/ Alcorn Immigration Law: Subscribe to the monthly Alcorn newsletter Sophie Alcorn Podcast: Episode 16: E-2 Visa for Founders and Employees Episode 19: Australian Visas Including E-3 Episode 20: TN Visas and Status for Canadian and Mexican Citizens Immigration Options for Talent, Investors, and Founders Immigration Law for Tech Startups eBook
Nicolae Lazăr. Un primar grozav de la țară. La interviurile sub umbrela Vorbitorincii am stat de vorbă cu primarul din Hoghilag, Nicolae Lazăr, despre cum arată viața reală la sat, dincolo de știrile de la televizor sau de percepția noastră de la distanță. Am discutat despre tăieri și reorganizări în administrațiile publice, despre școlile din mediul rural și despre provocările comunităților defavorizate. Și o să ascultați un primar curajos, care spune lucrurilor pe nume. În vara asta am mers chiar acolo, ca să vedem cu ochii noștri ce înseamnă să trăiești în una dintre cele mai sărace comune din județul Sibiu. Am ascultat povești care ne-au cutremurat. Pentru mulți copii de aici, școala este singura șansă la un viitor mai bun. De aceea, am decis să ne implicăm. Fiecare donație, fiecare share, fiecare vorbă bună contează. Sunt pași mici care pot aduce o schimbare mare. O comunitate se ridică prin oamenii care aleg să creadă în ea. Donațiile se pot face către ASOCIATIA PROFESORILOR DIN HOGHILAG – cont bancar: RO63RZBR0000060028032162 sau pe pagina de Facebook Scoala Hoghilag Hai să terminăm împreună școala din Hoghilag! O comunitate se ridică prin oamenii care aleg să creadă în ea. 00:05:00 Plecare sașilor după 1989 00:07:10 Rușinea de a-ți declara etnia 00:08:10 Sărăcia de la Valchid 00:12:50 Istoria comunității 00:14:40 Bani risipiți 00:19:00 De ce e nevoie de o școala inteligentă 00:24:00 E nevoie de oameni empatici în zonele rurale 00:30:35 Mirajul căldurii din pardoseală 00:34:50 Hoghilag, tărâmul tuberozelor 00:38:50 Reformele ministrului David 00:48:50 Oamenii săraci se agață de orice speranță, fie ea și una otrăvită, dar cineva le oferă o speranță 01:06:20 Banii din fondurile UE și primăriile 01:23:27 Hai să terminăm împreună școala din Hoghilag! Mulțumim celor care au donat deja, împreună am strâns 16.000 de euro 01:24:14 Problema ajutoarelor sociale
The nonprofit sector is hemorrhaging talent—10,000 full-time jobs vanished in the first 70 days of 2025. While many leaders wait for the storm to pass, Nancy Murphy, CEO of CSR Communications, has a blunt reality check: the storm isn't passing. It's the new weather.Nancy has spent her career helping nonprofits navigate disruption and developed the sector's first objective measure of board change readiness. Her diagnosis is stark—leaders are clinging to outdated models while the ground shifts beneath their feet.For the past five years or so, we've been living in what a futurist calls the BANI world– brittle, anxious, non-linear, and incomprehensible. And we know that the pace and volume of change will never again be as slow or as small as it is today, if you can believe that.Today, discover why waiting for stability could be fatal—and what change-ready organizations do differently when crisis strikes.
If you think AI is all about saving time and cutting corners, think again. In this conversation with futurist Bob Johansen, we explore how AI can be used as a thinking partner - to help you generate ideas, build clarity, and make better decisions in a chaotic, unpredictable world. Bob argues that the real power of AI lies in augmented intelligence, not artificial intelligence. Bob Johansen is a distinguished fellow with the Institute for the Future in Silicon Valley. For more than 50 years, Bob has helped organisations around the world prepare for and shape the future. He has written 15 books and his latest one Navigating the Age of Chaos, is out on October 28. He walks us through: - The key skill that will future-proof your career - How to use AI to get unstuck and think more creatively - Why clarity beats certainty in a BANI world (Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, and Incomprehensible) - The leadership traits needed to thrive in the AI-first decade Whether you’re excited about AI or sceptical, this episode will shift your mindset and give you a roadmap for working with AI, not against it. Want to learn more about AI upskilling? Check out this episode with Neo Aplin on how to go from AI gunslinger to AI architect on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Bob’s new book Navigating the Age of Chaos: A Sense-Making Guide to a BANI World That Doesn't Make Sense is out October 28. Pre-order it here Key quotes “Ten years from now, almost all leaders will be augmented or you’ll be out of the game.” “I don’t trust AI for answers. I use it to stretch my mind.” My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amanthai) If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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