Podcasts about Capability

PREVIEW FOR LATER. Peter Huessydetails China's transition from a retaliatory nuclear force to an offensive first-strike capability. He highlights the massive buildup of missile silos and the strategic alliance between China and Iran. (4)1952 B-36 OVER DC

https://teachhoops.com/ Teaching "Shot Selection" is the most difficult tactical challenge a coach faces because it requires balancing a player's confidence with their competence. A "good shot" is not just about where the ball is on the floor; it is about the "Three C's": Context, Clock, and Capability. A wide-open three in the first quarter might be a great shot for your lead guard, but a terrible shot for your backup center. To fix a "shot selection" problem, you must first define it. Use the "Green-Yellow-Red" lighting system. Every player on your roster needs to know their "Green Light" zones (where they are statistically elite), their "Yellow Light" zones (only when open or late in the clock), and their "Red Light" zones (never). When you provide this clarity, you remove the "guessing" and the "coaching by eyebrow" that leads to player hesitation. To bridge the gap between "knowing" and "doing," you must implement "Shot Quality Analytics" into your practice. Instead of just charting "Makes and Misses," start charting "Expected Points per Possession" ($xPPP$). Show your players the data: a contested mid-range "long two" typically yields around 0.6 points per shot, while an open corner three or a rim finish yields 1.1 or higher. Use film study to show the "Shot-Quality Ripple Effect"—how a "bad shot" (a quick, contested jumper) acts as the first pass of the opponent's fast break. In the mid-season January grind, the teams that "level up" are the ones that learn to "pass up a good shot for a great shot." This "Offensive Maturity" is what separates the high-scoring teams from the high-efficiency teams. Finally, utilize "Constraint-Based Scrimmaging" to force better decisions. Run 5-on-5 sessions where "rim touches" or "ball reversals" are mandatory before a shot can be taken. If a player takes a "Red Light" shot, the other team gets the ball and a point. This makes the "cost" of a bad shot immediate and visible. Use your TeachHoops member calls to "audit" your "Offensive Freedom"—are you being too restrictive, or are you not providing enough structure? By treating shot selection as a "Team Skill" rather than an individual choice, you build a culture of "High-IQ" basketball where the players police each other's shots, leading to a massive spike in your team's overall shooting percentage and offensive flow. Basketball shot selection, offensive efficiency, basketball IQ, coaching philosophy, eFG%, shot quality, high school basketball, youth basketball, basketball analytics, player development, Green Light shooting, basketball strategy, team culture, coach development, offensive spacing, basketball decision making, coach unplugged, teach hoops, basketball success, athletic leadership, "extra pass" basketball, shot charting. SEO Keywords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Most leadership teams believe revenue problems are strategy problems.They're not.They're capability visibility problems.In this episode of Culture Over Quota, AJ Vaughan breaks down one of the most overlooked drivers of revenue growth: leadership trust built through deep understanding of human capability inside the organization.When revenue stalls, executives often debate strategy, pipeline, product roadmap, or marketing spend. CFOs analyze numbers. CROs question sales execution. CMOs debate messaging. The board weighs in with perspective.But almost no one asks the most important question:Do we actually understand the full capabilities of the people we already have?AJ challenges revenue leaders, product leaders, operations executives, and middle management to rethink how they diagnose organizational problems. Most companies only understand employees through job descriptions and performance metrics—while ignoring the enormous layer of hidden skills, experiences, side projects, relationships, and learning happening outside of the role.That missing visibility creates dysfunction at the leadership level. Because when leaders don't know the real capabilities inside their organization, they can't properly diagnose problems, deploy talent, or trust the solutions being proposed.In this episode, AJ explores:Why leadership trust is directly tied to capability visibilityThe dangerous gap between job descriptions and real human potentialHow hidden skills inside revenue teams can unlock marketing, product, and growth breakthroughsWhy organizations must build living capability maps of their workforceHow documenting skills, learning, and expertise across teams changes how companies solve problemsWhy understanding who your people actually are is the first step to generating more revenueThe core idea is simple:Before leadership teams try to solve a revenue problem, they need to understand the full palette of human capability sitting inside their company.Because the answer to the next breakthrough may already be sitting inside the building.This episode is a call for leaders to rethink how they see their teams, how they measure talent, and how they build trust at the executive level.Culture drives capability.Capability drives execution.Execution drives revenue.Welcome to Culture Over Quota.

Five generations. One workplace. Endless possibilities—or potential friction. How do you lead in an era where your team spans from seasoned experts to digital natives? In this episode, we'll explore why understanding generational diversity isn't just a HR trend—it's a business imperative.Vicky O'Neill speaks with Rebecca Robins, Author of Five Generations at Work: How We Win Together, For Good, a playbook for empowering intergenerational collaboration, innovation and productivity at work. They discuss how to move from the multigenerational status quo to the intergenerational opportunity. Thank you for listening. To explore all of Ibec's podcast offering, visit here. Make sure to follow Ibec Podcasts to stay up to date with new episodes.

Would you rather be liked or trusted by your customers? This simple question goes unanswered by so many entrepreneurs - yet it's the secret to closing deals faster and easier..In this episode, we sit down with MJ Pittman - speaker, strategic coach, former mutual fund broker, and founder of a financial literacy company - to unpack the Five Laws of Trust and how they help us close deals faster and build deeper client relationships.We explore why predictability often beats brilliance, how capability requires both competence and capacity, and why transparency about motives builds lasting credibility. MJ challenges us to rethink recovery, reminding us that mistakes don't destroy trust - poor responses do. And when alignment is clear, clients feel safe moving forward.We also dive into mindset, resilience, and the power of environment, exposure, and education in shaping outcomes.At the core of it all: people trust patterns over promises. When our actions consistently match the reputation we want, trust becomes the logical choice.We talk about: [00:00] Introduction[02:32] Likability vs. Trust: Understanding the Difference[04:35] From Engineer to Mutual Fund Broker: Reverse-Engineering Trust[07:54] The First Law of Trust: Why Predictability Reduces Risk[15:43] Recovery: How to Rebuild Trust After Mistakes[20:14] Capability, Capacity, and Consistency in Sales[24:57] Language, Mindset, and the Power of Patterns[35:41 ] Environment, Exposure, and Education: Shifting Your Mindset[45:34] Humans Trust Patterns Over PromisesResources:Learn more at The Color of MoneyFollow MJ Pittman on Instagram: @mr.mjpittmanLearn more at about Simple Money AcademyBecome a real estate agent HEREConnect with Our HostsEmerick Peace:Instagram: @theemerickpeaceFacebook: facebook.com/emerickpeaceDaniel Dixon:Instagram: @dixonsolditFacebook: facebook.com/realdanieldixonLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dixonsolditYouTube: @dixongroupcompaniesJulia Lashay:Instagram: @iamjulialashayFacebook: facebook.com/growwithjuliaLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/julialashay/YouTube: @JuliaLashayBo MenkitiInstagram: @bomenkitiFacebook: facebook.com/obiora.menkitiLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bomenkiti/Produced by NOVAThis podcast is for general informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions of the guest represent those of the guest and not  Keller Williams Realty, LLC and its affiliates, and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.

Capability Unboxed Mini Series (powered by CIAB+) #4Strategy isn't usually the problem. Execution is. And more often than not, the real issue isn't poor intent — it's fragmented capability.In this third episode of our Capability Unboxed mini-series, Fatimah Abbouchi explores why well-written strategies still falter once they hit operational reality. From digital transformation to customer-first initiatives, organisations often slice work into functions — leaving projects to stitch together what should already exist as stable, cross-cutting capabilities.She reframes the conversation through a capability lens:Core and enabling capabilities must cut across departments Fragmented people, process, and tools quietly drain value Projects shouldn't just deliver outputs — they should strengthen the operating systemFrom green dashboards masking red adoption to rushed year-end spending and repeated rework, this episode dives into the structural reasons benefits leak long after strategy decks are approved.You'll learn:Why capability fragmentation creates integration tax and hidden rework How to baseline maturity and map cross-functional value streams What funding and governance look like when tied to capability health — not just project milestonesWhether you're leading transformation, running a PMO, or trying to make strategy stick, this episode challenges you to stop treating delivery as temporary effort — and start treating capability as infrastructure.

In Episode 104 of the Digital Velocity Podcast, Pat Barry joins Erik Martinez for a fast-moving, practical conversation about how to build "individual capability with AI" as the foundation for stronger teams. Rather than treating AI like a one-time experiment, Erik and Pat focus on how capability is built through repetition, discipline, and real workflow reps (repetitions). Pat shares how his learning process evolved from "watching videos on YouTube" and "Googling stuff" to using LLMs like Gemini or Chat GPT for guided learning: "I just tell it what I wanna learn, and then I tell it, ask me more questions so I can, kind of tailor this to myself." A major theme is the reality of time constraints for marketers, agency leaders, and DTC operators juggling "a bajillion things on your plate." Pat breaks down how he makes progress anyway: "I use time boxing," and "I'll block off just an hour on my calendar," then stick to it. Erik ties the mindset back to coaching, reminding listeners that "you gotta do more reps" to actually improve, whether it's "short hops" at work or getting better outputs from AI. Listeners will learn: ·         How to use LLMs for guided learning by having them "ask me more questions" ·         Why "going and doing" beats passive consumption when AI changes constantly ·         How "time boxing" creates space to practice without adding chaos to your week ·         Why confidence is built through iteration and verification — not perfect first prompts ·         How individual capability becomes the bedrock for scaling AI across a team If you're leading a DTC brand, running an agency, or managing a marketing team, Episode 104 is a must-listen for anyone who wants AI adoption to translate into real execution — not tool overload. As Pat puts it, "You're never gonna start unless you start doing."

AI products are shipping faster than ever. But shipping isn't impact. The teams pulling ahead aren't the ones with the best models — they're the ones who can prove their product moves the business. This edition is about that gap. How to measure what matters, where the biggest barriers to impact are hiding, and what the latest research says about getting AI products to actually drive growth. Because the real competitive advantage isn't AI. It's knowing whether your AI is working.What You'll Learn in This EditionThis edition cuts through the noise to focus on the measurement gap — the difference between shipping AI and proving AI drives growth.* The Power/Speed/Impact/Joy bullseye — a calibration framework for AI products that actually drive growth* A Nature paper reveals why removing friction from AI may be destroying the learning your team needs* John Maeda on why design teams are being hollowed out — and why PMs are next* Benedict Evans on why even OpenAI can't solve product-market fit with capability alone* Research that should change how your team thinks about AI-assisted skill buildingThanks for reading Product Impact | AI Strategy, Value Creation, AI UX! This post is public so feel free to share it.Episode 1: Why Your AI Metrics Are Lying to You - Framework for improving AI product performanceYour AI product might be fast, capable, and technically impressive — and still not drive the growth your business needs. In this episode, Brittany Hobbs and I introduce the Power, Speed, Impact, and Joy bullseye — a calibration framework borrowed from F1 racing. The teams winning aren't shipping more features. They're measuring different things entirely. We break down a three-layer eval approach and why most completion metrics are hiding the signals that matter.“Success does not mean satisfaction. If someone stops engaging, does that mean they solved their problem — or that they were frustrated and left?” — Brittany HobbsListen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeYour Role Isn't Shrinking. It's Being Hollowed Out.John Maeda — Three major tech companies have restructured design teams into “prompt engineering pods.” Maeda's #DesignInTech 2026 calls it what it is: the elimination of design judgment from the product process. “When you replace a designer with a prompt, you don't lose the pixels. You lose the questions that should have been asked before anyone opened a tool.” This applies to product managers too — if your PM's job becomes prompt-wrangling instead of deciding what to build and why, you've automated the wrong layer. The roles aren't disappearing. The judgment inside them is.Featured Resource: Strategy for Measuring & Improving AI ProductsThe gap between what AI products ship and what they prove is where growth stalls. This framework moves teams from tracking activity — token counts, completion rates, session length — to defining and measuring the outcomes that actually drive business impact. Most teams ship features and assume engagement means success. It doesn't. If your team can't answer “is this AI feature making the business better?” with data, you're flying blind. The framework covers product discovery through scale, with concrete steps for building measurement into your AI product from the start — not bolting it on after launch.Read the full resource at ph1.caWaterfall: we'll build you a car in 18 months. Agile: here's a skateboard, we'll iterate. AI: here's a photorealistic render of a Lamborghini that doesn't start. We've never made it easier to build something that looks incredible and does absolutely nothing. AI development doesn't need more iteration — it needs someone asking “does this thing actually drive?”If your team is celebrating demos instead of outcomes, you're already behind the teams that measure first and ship second.Two years of capability gains. Almost no reliability improvement. This is the chart that should be on every product team's wall — because it explains why your AI demos brilliantly and fails in production. Capability without reliability isn't a product. It's a liability.If your team can't name which type of AI they're building, they can't measure whether it's working. Six categories that force precision. — Narain JashanmalProduct Impact ResourcesThe resources in this edition make one thing clear: the teams investing in measurement and deliberate friction are pulling ahead, while the ones chasing capability are stalling. These resources challenge the assumption that faster and more capable automatically means better outcomes.* Removing struggle from AI workflows destroys the learning that builds expertise. Teams should audit which friction to keep and which to cut. Against Frictionless AI — Inzlicht & Bloom in Nature* AI users learned 17% less without any efficiency gains. How your team uses AI matters more than whether they use it. How AI Impacts Skill Formation — Shen & Tamkin RCT* Two years of capability gains with only modest reliability improvement. The barrier to growth isn't what models can do — it's whether you can trust them. The Capability-Reliability Gap — Narayanan et al.* Polished AI outputs reduce critical evaluation by users. Build in friction points that force your team to think before accepting. (Anthropic studying its own product — read accordingly.) Anthropic AI Fluency Index* AI forces strategic clarity because you cannot delegate logic you haven't articulated. That's a feature, not a bug. Strategy as Protocol — Schwarzmann via Scaman* Six functional AI categories that sharpen how teams talk about what they're building. Precision in language is precision in product decisions. AI Taxonomy — Jashanmal* Mapping 50 AI startups across six pricing models reveals that pricing is a product decision, not a finance one. Get it wrong and adoption stalls regardless of quality. How to Price AI Products — Gupta* Wade Foster shut Zapier down for a week-long AI hackathon. Adoption went from 10% to 50% in five days. Adoption follows experience, not mandates. Zapier's Code Red HackathonProduct Impact NewsThis is the news that matters. Reliability failures are making headlines, benchmark credibility is collapsing, and even the market leaders can't prove product-market fit. The gap between what AI can do and what it can prove is widening, not closing.* ChatGPT missed diabetic ketoacidosis and respiratory failure in 52% of emergency cases. Suicide-risk alerts fired inconsistently. Reliability is the product, not a feature to ship later. ChatGPT Health Under-Triaged 52% of Emergencies* LLMs chose nuclear strikes in 95% of simulated crises. The nuclear taboo is no impediment to AI escalation — a stark reminder that evaluation stakes extend beyond product. AI Models Chose Nuclear Strikes in 95% of Simulated Crises* Google patent US12536233B1 lets it generate its own landing page from your product feed if yours scores below threshold. Own your experience or someone else will. Google Patented AI Landing Pages That Replace Your Storefront* 84% of the world has never used AI. Only 0.3% pay for it. The growth opportunity is massive — but only for teams that solve adoption, not just access. 84% of the World Has Never Used AI* 80% of ChatGPT users sent fewer than 1,000 messages in 2025. Even the market leader hasn't solved product-market fit. Capability alone isn't enough. OpenAI Has No Moat and Engagement an Inch Deep* RCT shows AI tools made experienced developers work faster and take on broader tasks — without measurable output gains. Speed is not productivity. METR: Experienced Devs Saw Zero Productivity Gain* NIST finds standard benchmarks conflate different performance measures. Models with different scores may perform identically in production. Build your own evals. NIST: AI Benchmarks Don't Measure What They Claim* MIT reviewed 300+ AI implementations: 85% failed, 91% of models degrade silently. The 5% that succeeded built measurement into the product from day one. 85% of AI Projects Fail, 91% of Models Degrade SilentlyKey takeawaysThe throughline across this edition is unmistakable: capability without measurement is theater. From the METR study showing zero productivity gains for experienced developers to MIT's finding that 85% of AI projects fail, the evidence converges on one point — the teams that win are the ones that prove their AI works.* Measure outcomes, not activity. Completion rates, token counts, and session length tell you your AI is running — not that it's working. Define what “working” means for your business before you ship.* Protect judgment. Automate everything else. The roles being hollowed out aren't the ones doing rote work — they're the ones asking the hard questions. If you're automating decisions instead of tasks, you're cutting the wrong layer.* Friction is a feature. Research consistently shows that removing struggle from AI workflows destroys learning and degrades skill. Build in the friction that keeps your team sharp, and strip out the friction that just wastes time.If your AI product ships well but you can't prove it drives growth, that's the gap PH1 closes. We help teams define what success looks like for AI experiences and build the measurement systems to prove it — from product discovery through scale. ph1.caThank you for supporting the Product Impact PodcastEvery episode tackles the gap between what AI products promise and what they actually deliver. Brittany and I bring in the builders, researchers, and leaders who are closing that gap — with frameworks, evidence, and hard-won lessons. If an episode shifted how you think about your product, share it. Follow the show so you never miss one. That's how we grow this community.* Episode 1: Why Your AI Metrics Are Lying to You* Vibe Coding Will Disrupt Product — Base44's Path to $80M* AI Trap: Hard Truths About the Job MarketBrowse all episodes at productimpactpod.com — filter by topic to find the episode that fits what you're working on right now. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit productimpactpod.substack.com

Nicci Rossouw, CEO of Robotics Australia Group, joins us again to unpack how Australia's robotics ecosystem is evolving, and what's changed since our last conversation.We talk about the growth and momentum across the sector, the National Robotics Strategy, and why funding is only part of the story when the real challenge for Australian robotics companies is scaling.We dig into what's driving the most investable robotics businesses right now, including the common thread behind companies gaining traction: solving real problems with measurable outcomes. Nicci also shares why field robotics is accelerating, how physical AI is reshaping capability, and what Australian manufacturers should do first if they want to adopt robotics this year.We also explore sovereign capability, keeping IP onshore, and why collaboration across startups, universities, and industry is essential in a market as small as Australia's.

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'One FM' by One MSL strives to connect voices within the global Field Medical community.For episode 16 Helen was joined by Wade May, Global Capability Owner - Learning, Training & Coaching (FLM & MSL), Boehringer Ingelheim.If you would like to feature on a future episode, please email community@onemsl.comhttps://www.onemsl.com/

Capability Unboxed Mini Series (powered by CIAB+) #3Ever heard someone say, “We don't have the capability,” when what they really meant was, “We don't have the person”?In this episode of Capability Unboxed, Fatimah Abbouchi tackles one of the most persistent structural mistakes in organisations: equating capability with headcount. It sounds harmless — but it quietly fractures delivery, inflates estimates, and creates governance bloat.She resets the foundations by clearly separating capability from function, role, and capacity. Capability is the enduring what of the business. Functions are groupings. Roles carry accountability. Capacity is available effort. When those concepts blur, execution suffers.From restructures and portfolio planning to regulatory programs and new product development, this episode explores what really happens when capability is reduced to a person or team label. Delivery fragments at handoffs. Estimates inflate inside silos. Steering committees default to “who owns it?” instead of “what system enables it?” Governance grows heavier, not clearer.Fatimah shares a practical cross-functional model for anchoring capability properly — mapping it across outcomes, processes, tools, and data; assigning ownership for decisions; and planning capacity against capabilities rather than departments. The result is a more resilient system that holds steady even when leadership, teams, or priorities shift.If you're leading transformation, managing a portfolio, or trying to reduce rework and single points of failure, this episode gives you the language and structural clarity to re-anchor execution.

get strong California Wants to Ban 3D Printers | Episode 593 Good morning. This is James from SurvivalPunk.com. It's 29 degrees. The coffee didn't start. The breaker tripped. My headphones weren't charged. My phone was at 9%. I forgot my medicine and had to turn around in the driveway. So yeah — we're already off to a strong start. And today we're talking about something equally annoying: California trying to ban certain 3D printers. Not because they're dangerous. Not because they're exploding. But because the government is afraid of what people might do with them. Let's get into it. The Headline Is Clickbait… But Also Not The headline reads something like: “California to Ban 3D Printers.” That's bombastic. That's designed to grab attention. But it's not entirely wrong. What they're really trying to do is ban non-approved 3D printers, restrict file sharing, and criminalize ways of bypassing those restrictions — all aimed at stopping people from printing “ghost guns.” Ghost guns meaning: firearms printed from polymer without serial numbers. Here's the issue. This isn't a widespread crisis. This is government reacting to a hypothetical problem. 3D Printers Are Still in Their Infancy 3D printers right now are like computers in 1992. How many people had one back then? A few. Most of them weren't doing anything groundbreaking. They were playing Oregon Trail. That's where 3D printing is right now. If you think of ten people you know, maybe one owns a 3D printer. And of those owners? How many are truly using them to their full potential? Most of them sit there like a treadmill with clothes hanging on it. The narrative being pushed makes it sound like garages across America are mass-producing plastic arsenals. That's just not reality. Government Overreach Is the Real Pattern This isn't about safety. It's about control. We've seen this pattern before: Rainwater catchment restrictions.Filter bans.Endless regulatory creep. Every time there's a new tool that increases individual capability, the instinct is to regulate it before it's even a measurable threat. And once a government starts restricting hardware, restricting file sharing, and criminalizing workarounds — that's not about safety anymore. That's about controlling information and capability. That should concern you whether you own a 3D printer or not. Are 3D Printed Guns Even a Real Issue? Here's a question: How many major shootings have involved fully 3D-printed firearms? Not hypotheticals. Not headlines. Not fear narratives. Actual confirmed cases. Very, very few — if any. Most violent crime still involves traditional firearms obtained through traditional means. So we're building legislation around something that's statistically insignificant. Meanwhile, 3D printers are used to make: ToolsRepair partsAdaptersHobby projectsPrototypesFunctional survival gear But because something could be misused, we're talking about banning the tool entirely. That's backwards. If You Live There… You Already Know At some point, you have to ask: Why are you staying in a state that constantly moves the goalposts? You can fight every single regulation. You can try to out-argue lawmakers. Or you can recognize patterns. When governments show you who they are repeatedly, believe them. Sometimes the most strategic move isn't fighting every skirmish. It's relocating to ground that isn't actively hostile to your independence. Freedom isn't about screaming at politicians. It's about positioning yourself where you don't need their permission. Final Thoughts This isn't about 3D printers. It's about capability. Every time technology empowers individuals, there will be pressure to restrict it. The question is simple: Do you want a society where tools are allowed unless proven dangerous? Or one where tools are restricted because someone might misuse them? Preppers understand this better than most. Capability equals resilience. Resilience equals freedom. And freedom doesn't survive well under constant regulation. This is James from SurvivalPunk.com. DIY to survive. Amazon Item OF The Day Creality Ender 3 V3 SE 3D Printer, 250mm/s Faster Print Speed CR Touch Auto Leveling Sprite Direct Extruder Dual Z-Axis Auto Filament Loading Ender 3 Upgrade 3D Printer Print Size 8.66×8.66×9.84 inch Think this post was worth 20 cents? Consider joining The Survivalpunk Army and get access to exclusive content and discounts! Don't forget to join in on the road to 1k! Help James Survivalpunk Beat Couch Potato Mike to 1k subscribers on Youtube Want To help make sure there is a podcast Each and every week? Join us on Patreon Subscribe to the Survival Punk Survival Podcast. The most electrifying podcast on survival entertainment. Itunes Pandora RSS Spotify Like this post? Consider signing up for my email list here > Subscribe Join Our Exciting Facebook Group and get involved Survival Punk Punk's The post California Wants to Ban 3D Printers | Episode 593 appeared first on Survivalpunk.

Series 5 – Episode 6 Hosts: Renee Chiuchiarelli & Julie Parks (Hammer & Heels) Length: ~12 minutes Format: Simply Trade Tips Episode Summary In this final installment of the Trade & Tech series, Renee and Julie deliver what many listeners have been asking for:

I want to extend a sincere thank you to Lieutenant Commander Kegan “SMURF” Gill, U.S. Navy (Ret.), former F/A-18 Super Hornet pilot, for making this connection possible with Justin SheehanKegan's commitment to helping high-performance professionals is phenomenal, and he continues to bring important voices and real-world experience to a wider audience. Kegan — I appreciate the trust and the bridge you built here.Justin Sheehan is a former SEAL Team Six operator, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor, and coach whose experience spans elite special operations, traumatic brain injury recovery, and high-performance training. His career placed him in environments where discipline, adaptability, and resilience were not concepts — they were survival requirements. Today, he applies those lessons to coaching athletes, civilians, and professionals seeking durability in both body and mind.Justin's perspective is shaped by hard realities. He speaks openly about the hidden toll of traumatic brain injuries — not only from combat, but from repeated concussive exposure through training, firearms use, and contact sports. The cumulative damage is often misdiagnosed, manifesting as depression, hormonal disruption, sleep issues, and cognitive decline. His message is direct: the small hits add up, and awareness, assessment, and recovery must be taken seriously.Discipline, in Justin's view, is not rigidity — it is maintenance. In military life, accountability is built in; in civilian life, it must be intentional. Sleep, nutrition, hydration, and consistent movement form the foundation of recovery and longevity. Alcohol, poor sleep, and inactivity erode performance faster than age ever will. Movement is medicine. Intensity — scaled to reality — preserves capability.He draws clear parallels between special operations and athletics: both involve trauma, recovery, stress adaptation, and mental resilience. Training must reflect reality. Live sparring, pressure testing, and scenario-based training build the mindset and competence required when stakes are real. Sport fighting has rules; self-defense does not. The goal is survival and creating the opportunity to escape.As a coach, Justin emphasizes humility, specialization, and continuous learning. Elite teams rely on experts; effective coaching requires knowing your limits and building networks of competence. He also stresses the importance of empowering others — especially women — with practical self-defense skills and the confidence to act under pressure.At its core, Justin Sheehan's message is about resilience built through discipline, awareness, and purposeful training. Protect the brain. Maintain the body. Train for reality. Stay adaptable. Capability is not preserved by accident — it is maintained through consistent, deliberate effort.

Join host Dr. Arun Seraphin for a conversation with Dr. Reed Skaggs of Lewis-Burke Associates examining how the Pentagon's new innovation memo is reshaping the Defense Technology ecosystem. The discussion focuses on the memo's emphasis on accelerating speed to Capability, strengthening the STEM-focused innovation workforce, and clarifying how service laboratories and research organizations support Emerging Technology development within the defense technology pipeline. Dr. Skaggs also highlights the growing importance of developing K–12 STEM capacity as a foundational national security issue, given current education gaps impacting the future Defense Technology workforce.Be sure to follow us on social media for updates, early access to upcoming events, inside scoops, & more:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8 And for more podcasts, articles, & publications all things emerging tech, check out our website at: https://bit.ly/47oA5K1 #Defense Technology #STEM #EmergingTech #EmergingTechETI

In this episode of Industry Iowa, Steven C. Wilson sits down with Ann Buck, Continuous Improvement Manager at Helena Industries in Des Moines, to explore their evolving TWI journey and how they are intentionally blending Job Instruction, Job Relations, and robust work standards with Kata-based scientific thinking. Rather than treating improvement as a “flavor of the month,” Helena is building capability at the front line—using PDCA, real-time feedback, and a culture of learning to drive sustainable results without blame. Ann shares how their journey began with Kata to develop scientific thinkers, only to uncover gaps in training consistency and standards. That discovery led them deeper into TWI, where they learned the power of clear standards, effective trainer routines, and leadership behaviors that reinforce trust and accountability.

In this episode of Digital Workplace Impact, host Nancy Goebel talks with Elizabeth Marsh, DWG's Director of Research, about the drivers behind DWG's 2026 research programme and its core idea: the ‘coherent capability arc'. Elizabeth describes how the team scans for signals and patterns across the DWG community and wider industry via practitioner touchpoints and member insights throughout the year. These inputs then feed into a discussion with a specially convened Research Advisory Board, which interrogates and refines the proposed topics to shape a future-focused set of six reports. She also notes that acting on the best practice revealed in the reports will only succeed if organizations build strong foundations for their AI and other initiatives. Covering areas from the ‘liquid digital workplace' and human–AI coworking to digital skills, knowledge management and real-world AI use cases, this year's lineup charts a path from ambition to execution. DWG's expert authors consistently deliver deep insights while also recognizing the need for ‘snackability', providing tools, models and frameworks that teams can use straight away. Whether you're a digital workplace leader or practitioner, you'll find clear guidance on where to focus in 2026 and how to prepare your organization for what's next. Tune in to learn how this exciting research programme has been crafted to meet real practitioner needs. (Show notes, links and transcript for this episode.) Guest speaker: Elizabeth Marsh, Director of Research, DWG View the research programme in full: https://digitalworkplacegroup.com/from-liquid-digital-experiences-to-ai-powered-knowledge-dwgs-2026-research-programme-sets-the-agenda-for-the-new-era/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Capability Unboxed Mini Series (powered by CIAB+) #2Most organisations plan for capacity and assume capability. And that's exactly where things start to break.In this punchy second episode of our Capability Unboxed mini-series, Fatimah Abbouchi unpacks one of the most common – and costly – misconceptions in planning: the belief that headcount equals capability.She draws a sharp line between the two:Capacity tells you how much effort is availableCapability determines what you can actually deliverFrom fuzzy resourcing assumptions to chronic re-planning and key person risk, this episode dives into why more people, more budget, or more tools won't fix a systemic capability gap.You'll learn:Why throwing people at problems often accelerates failureHow capability-led planning flips the planning sequence for goodThe hidden cost of capability confusion on delivery, morale, and stakeholder trustWhether you're leading strategy, delivery, or transformation, this episode is a must-listen for shifting your planning mindset—and outcomes.

What does it take to make inclusion real for 420,000 people across 55 countries? We sit down with Karine Vasselin, Group Head of Inclusive Futures at Capgemini, to unpack a pragmatic playbook that turns diversity into business value and culture into daily practice. Karine shares how a simple shift in language—“inclusive futures for all”—opened the door for everyone to see themselves in the work, from parents and caregivers to neurodivergent colleagues and people with disabilities.Across the conversation, we dig into the tools and choices that matter most. Inclusion Circles give managers semi-guided, scenario-based conversations that build psychological safety and shared norms without adding corporate fluff. Employee networks—Women@Capgemini, OutFront, Capability, and NeuroAbility—move beyond awareness to shape policies like safer travel guidance and inclusive benefits that recognize all families. We also examine hard-won lessons from neurodiversity pilots: why early enthusiasm ran into real-world friction, how smaller cohorts and expert partners like Auticon and Ambitious about Autism changed outcomes, and what it takes to scale responsibly.AI runs as a hopeful throughline. For many neurodivergent and disabled employees, generative AI behaves like assistive tech—organizing ideas, clarifying communication, summarizing meetings, and removing friction through captions and text-to-speech. But tools alone can't fix culture. We talk hiring pipelines, role design, advancement, and the manager skills needed to spot bias and coach diverse teams. Karine also offers career advice for future inclusion leaders: build credibility through business and talent experience, and learn to influence without authority.If you care about practical inclusion, leadership training that sticks, and using AI to expand access rather than entrench bias, this conversation delivers a clear blueprint you can adapt tomorrow. Subscribe, share with a colleague who leads teams, and leave a review with one policy you'd change to make work truly work for everyone.Send a textSupport the showFollow axschat on social media.Bluesky:Antonio https://bsky.app/profile/akwyz.com Debra https://bsky.app/profile/debraruh.bsky.social Neil https://bsky.app/profile/neilmilliken.bsky.social axschat https://bsky.app/profile/axschat.bsky.social LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniovieirasantos/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/axschat/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilmilliken/Vimeohttps://vimeo.com/akwyzhttps://twitter.com/axschathttps://twitter.com/AkwyZhttps://twitter.com/neilmillikenhttps://twitter.com/debraruh

Joyce discusses President Trumps military strikes on Iran's nuclear enrichment plants in 2025. Was Operation Midnight Hammer as successful as touted? And can a deal be made that truly protects Israel? Will the Iranian regime fall?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Women don't lack ambition.They don't lack skills.And they don't lack drive.So why do so many capable women — especially women from minority backgrounds — stall before reaching positions of power?In this episode of Girl, Take the Lead!, I'm joined by Alexandra Gantier, a French public relations, public affairs, and leadership advisor with more than 18 years of international experience across France and the United States. Alexandra is the co-founder of The Poderosas, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding leadership access for women from minority backgrounds through mentorship and sponsorship.Alexandra brings a deeply global perspective to leadership — shaped by her upbringing in France, her formative years in South America, and her professional journey in the U.S. She is currently completing a PhD at the Toulouse School of Management, where her research explores female leadership, representation in decision-making spaces, and how structural barriers shape access to power.Together, we unpack a powerful truth:Women don't need fixing — they need access.This conversation goes beyond confidence and skill-building to name the systemic and relational dynamics that determine who advances, who is sponsored, and who is invited into rooms where decisions are made.We also explore Alexandra's retreat work through Empowering Women Global Leaders, which creates space for women to pause, reset, and reconnect with their values — including retreats in Paris and the south of France.Why women aren't advancing — and why it's not a confidence problemThe difference between mentorship and sponsorship (and why both matter)Structural barriers that shape access to leadership and powerNavigating politics, relationships, and visibility at workGenerational shifts in how women approach work, ambition, and voiceWhy you can do everything — just not all at the same timeThe courage to stop shrinking and build your own room“Keep your values as your inner compass.Never stay in a space where you feel you need to shrink yourself — you can build your own room.”She also chose the Trust Your Gut card — a reminder that leadership often begins by listening to what you already know.

What happens when leaders are confident about AI, but the people expected to use it are not ready? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sat down with Caroline Grant from Slalom Consulting to explore one of the most persistent tensions in enterprise AI adoption right now. Boards and executives are spending more, moving faster, and expecting returns sooner than ever, yet many organizations are struggling to translate that ambition into outcomes that scale.  Caroline brings fresh insight from Slalom's latest research into how leadership, culture, and workforce readiness are shaping what actually happens next. We unpack a clear shift in ownership for AI transformation, with CTOs and CDOs increasingly leading organizational redesign rather than HR. That change reflects how deeply AI now cuts across technology, operations, and business models, but it also introduces new risks.  Caroline explains why sidelining people teams can create blind spots around skills, incentives, and trust, especially as roles evolve and uncertainty grows inside the workforce. The result is what Slalom describes as a growing AI disconnect between executive optimism and day-to-day reality. Despite the noise around job losses, the data tells a more nuanced story. Many organizations are creating new AI-related roles at a pace, yet almost all are facing skills gaps that threaten progress. We talk about why reskilling at scale is now unavoidable, how unclear career paths fuel employee distrust, and why focusing only on technical capability misses the human side of adoption.  Caroline also challenges assumptions about skill priorities, warning that deprioritizing empathy, communication, and change leadership could undermine effective human-AI collaboration. We also dig into ROI expectations, with most UK executives now  expecting returns within two years. Caroline shares why that ambition is achievable, where it breaks down, and why so many organizations remain stuck in pilot mode. From governance and decision rights to culture and leadership behavior, this conversation goes beyond tools and platforms to examine what separates experimentation from fundamental transformation. As AI becomes a test of leadership as much as technology, how are you closing the gap between vision and execution within your organization, and are you building a workforce that can keep pace with change rather than resist it? Connect With Caroline Grant from Slalom Consulting The Great AI Disconnect: Slalom's Insights Survey Learn More About Slalom

Stephen Fitzpatrick is Director of the Digital Factory at the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland, based at the University of Strathclyde, and Director of the Remake Value Retention Centre, a new £10m initiative commissioned by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). A key focus of Stephen's work is developing solutions that enable a circular economy, particularly in high-value, high-integrity sectors. ‘High-integrity sectors' are industries that require strict adherence to safety and reliability standards, often because the potential consequences of failure are huge – we can think about aerospace, automotive, nuclear power, wind, and other industries where ensuring safety, performance and up-time is critical. Stephen believes that combining digital technologies with remanufacturing is crucial, both to maximise the life of existing products, and to support designing and manufacturing new products in a way that optimises circular opportunities and value. Stephen leads a multidisciplinary team of 75 engineers and scientists, specialising in Digital Manufacturing, Design Engineering, Additive and Repair Manufacturing, Robotics and Metrology Systems.

If your Allied Health business is busy — yet still feels heavy — this episode is for you. In this solo conversation, Cathy Love speaks to Allied Health Business Owners who are highly capable, deeply committed, and working incredibly hard — but still feeling stuck. This episode explores why effort alone isn't creating clarity, confidence, or momentum. Cathy unpacks what happens when Business Owners are too close to the work, making decisions on the fly, carrying the emotional and financial load, and quietly guessing their way forward in an increasingly complex sector. This is not about motivation.It's about leadership, perspective, and why stepping up and out of your business is essential. Topics covered on capability without clarity, decision fatigue, and stepping up to the challenge: Capability without clarity – Why being skilled and committed isn't enough when you're too close to the work Decision fatigue and reactivity – How constant on-the-run decisions quietly drain confidence and momentum Stepping up and out – What changes when you create space to stop guessing and start leading deliberately P.S. If this episode is hitting on pain points you're facing, let's chat. We can support you. Book a 20-minute complimentary call with us, and let's talk about how we can help you achieve your vision for your Allied Health business. Midroll Message: Learn more about The Allied Health Business Reset in-person workshop! Connect with Nacre Consulting: Let's connect on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Let's connect on LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group online community More about The Allied Health Business Brilliance Podcast: The Allied Health Business Brilliance podcast (previously known as Private Practice Made Perfect) powered by Nacre Consulting features authentic conversations that offer real-life stories and expert perspectives for Australian Allied Health Business Owners. Cathy Love, our engaging host, gathers wisdom from Allied Health professionals and industry supporters alike. We dive into the real experiences of running and growing Allied Health businesses in Australia, revealing both the rewards and the inevitable challenges along the way. It's raw, sometimes vulnerable, but always valuable. Join us and stay...

Have you ever felt tired in a way sleep doesn't fix? Like you're carrying the weight of everything — the world, your family, your responsibilities, your own emotions — and you don't know how to put it down? This episode is for you. Because here's the truth most of us don't hear enough:

In this episode, Fab Brasca (SVP at Kinaxis) discusses the evolution of supply chain technology from 1990s silos to modern, integrated systems. The three key takeaways: Concurrency over Silos: Moving beyond sequential processes, concurrency allows for instantaneous, cross-functional visibility. A change in one area—such as a forecast adjustment—immediately ripples across the entire network. Actionable Control Towers: While many towers only monitor, the sources emphasize that they must become actionable. Through scenario planning, teams can evaluate disruptions (like labor shortages) and agree on responses before committing changes to a master plan. AI Democratization: Agentic AI and LLMs are lowering skill barriers, allowing non-planners to use natural language to identify supply chain trouble spots. However, human-in-the-loop governance is essential to ensure reliability. Ultimately, as volatility becomes structural, firms must build adaptable environments to thrive. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Operator's Guide to AI Tool Selection (Before Your CEO Buys Another One) Your entrepreneur is excited about another AI tool, but before you add it to your tech stack, you need to know this: MIT research shows that 95% of AI investments have produced zero returns at the company level.  The Salesforce disaster is the perfect case study: they laid off 4,000 employees to pivot to AI (after promising it wouldn't impact jobs), then had to pivot back when the large language models proved unreliable and experienced drift.  As operators and Seconds-In-Command, you're fielding these AI tool requests constantly, but most SMBs aren't ready for agentic AI or even vibe-coded applications that pose serious security risks (60% of businesses shut down after a cyber attack). In this episode, host Megan Long covers some basic frameworks and points of skepticism to be aware of before adopting any AI tool - agentic or vide-coded.  Beyond ROI concerns, there are real ethical considerations. Being intentional about AI tool selection isn't just about avoiding wasted budget; it's about building efficiencies responsibly without compromising security or causing harm. You'll hear all about: 00:29 - Introduction: The plethora of AI tools promising the world and how operators are fielding these from excited CEOs 00:59 - Origin story: Second First Mastermind quarterly cohort meetings and how vendor selection became a hot topic 01:49 - The 6 critical questions to ask before purchasing any software or tool (pull up your notes app!) 02:57 - The overwhelming answer: Yes, we've all wasted significant time and money on failed software purchases 03:14 - The AI reality check: MIT research shows 95% of AI investments have produced zero returns 03:36 - The nuance: Individuals find personal efficiencies, but company-level P&L shows no benefits 03:45 - Surprising finding: Most AI investments go to Sales & Marketing instead of Operations 03:59 - Salesforce case study: Laid off 4,000 employees for AI, then had to pivot back when it failed 04:40 - Vibe coding concerns: Security and compliance risks when beginners code their own apps 05:18 - The scary stat: 60% of businesses shut down following a cyber attack 05:43 - What is agentic AI and why it sounds so promising (systems that act autonomously on your behalf) 06:14 - Why most SMBs aren't ready: Clean your house before inviting the AI guest over 06:52 - Four guidelines for selecting AI tools: Start low-cost, tie to value creation, plan to scale, use KYA framework 08:11 - The Know Your Agent (KYA) framework: Capability, behaviors, decision tracing, abuse prevention, sandboxes, and human overrides 09:15 - Soapbox moment: Using AI ethically and understanding why people are anti-AI 09:50 - The creative industry impact: Animation directors, musicians, and the elimination of royalties 10:27 - Other ethical concerns: Deepfakes, surveillance, misinformation, environmental harm in rural communities   Rate, review & follow on Apple Podcasts Click Here to Listen! OR WATCH ON YOUTUBE If you haven't already done so, follow the podcast to make sure you never miss a value-packed episode. Links mentioned in the episode: Second First Membership Second First One-on-One Coaching Second First on Instagram Second First on LinkedIn Megan Long on LinkedIn

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Nonprofits are facing rising demand, limited budgets and digital gaps, which can quickly become overwhelming without the right strategy and expertise.CharityVillage is partnering with Trendspire's ProEdVentures to launch a Nonprofit Transformation Partner Certification Program to train staff, consultants, and recent grads as in-house transformation leaders, blending strategy, data, process, and AI, including a real capstone project to deliver practical, sustainable change across the sectorIn this episode, we are joined by Dianne Clark, who has over 25 years of experience leading a consultancy in digital operations transformation, assisting nonprofit leaders to explore digital tools and strategies for continuous improvement. Growing capacity to manage employees, engage stakeholders, make informed decisions, and more. Dianne is vendor-neutral and fluent in hundreds of software products.In this episode, we explore Dianne's journey, the CharityVillage collaboration, and how nonprofits can drive practical digital transformation with the program's seven units, the role of AI and more.0:00 - Intro3:42 - Dianne's journey / about the program11:03 - How organizations can benefit from Digital Transformation13:03 - Collaboration with Charity Village17:11 - 7 Units of Digital Transformation27:45 - AI and Nonprofits35:15 - Nonprofits and ROI43:35 - Where to find DianneVisit Dianne's website - https://www.trendspire.com/Learn more about ProEdventures - https://www.proedventures.comHosted by Hilda Gan - ca.linkedin.com/in/hildagan Visit us at - peoplebrightconsulting.comFollow usLinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/pplbrightTwitter - twitter.com/pplbright Facebook - www.facebook.com/pplbrightInstagram - www.instagram.com/pplbright/ Hilda Gan is a sought-after expert on effective HR strategies, work culture enhancement, and employee engagement. Unique among HR consultants, Hilda combines over 25 years of HR expertise with business acumen and business owner experience.People Bright Consulting is an award-winning HR Management Consulting firm that helps leaders of companies build the foundations for successful hiring, healthy and inclusive work culture, and engaged staff. It starts with listening to our clients and finding pragmatic customized business solutions to HR problems.#DigitalTransformation #Nonprofit

In this edition of the Money Makers Investment Trusts Podcast, Jonathan Davis, editor of the Investment Trusts Handbook and winner of the AIC Best Broadcast Journalist Award (2024 and 2025), is joined by Jean Hugues de Lamaze, portfolio manager at Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure (EGL), , to discuss the trust's investment themes, its portfolio management, and the energy transition alongside demand driven by AI. This discussion was recorded on Tuesday 27 January 2026. *** OUT NOW: The 2026 Investment Trusts Handbook *** Available to order from Harriman House: https://harriman-house.com/authors/jonathan-davis/the-investment-trusts-handbook-2026/9781804094358 The Investment Trusts Handbook 2026 is the ninth edition of the highly regarded annual handbook for anyone interested in investment trusts – often referred to as the City's best-kept secret, or the connoisseur's choice among investment funds. It is expertly edited by well-known author and professional investor Jonathan Davis, founder and editor of the Money Makers newsletter and podcast. The Investment Trusts Handbook 2026 is an independent educational publication, available through bookshops and extensively online. With articles by 30 different authors, including analysts, fund managers and investment writers, plus more than 80 pages of detailed data and analysis, the latest edition is an indispensable companion for anyone looking to invest in the investment trust sector. *** Section Timestamps: 0:00:24 - Introduction 0:00:47 - An overview of the trust 0:02:16 - Why is EGL unique? 0:03:50 - The increasing demand for electricity production 0:08:52 - The need to invest in energy transmission 0:10:55 - Why invest with EGL over directly with listed utilities 0:13:36 - How the NAV total return has been generated 0:17:03 - A short break 0:18:07 - Breaking down the investment theme split 0:21:02 - The impact of the interest rate environment 0:24:24 - The share price performance and discount 0:28:02 - The size of the trust 0:32:19 - Is the market wrong? 0:36:42 - Capability for a double-digit return over the coming decade 0:38:15 - Currency exposure 0:39:21 - Close If you enjoy the weekly podcast, why not also try the Money Makers Circle? This is a membership scheme that offers listeners to the podcast an opportunity, in return for a modest monthly or annual subscription, to receive additional premium content, including interviews, performance data, links to third party research, market/portfolio reviews and regular comments from the editor. A subscription costs £12 a month or £120 for one year. As well as the usual features, the Circle currently features a profile of the Achilles Investment Company (AIC), with future profiles including Aberforth Geared Value & Income (AGVI) and Geiger Counter (GCL). Our new expanded weekly subscriber email includes a comprehensive summary of all the latest news plus the week's biggest share price, NAV and discount movements. Subscribe and you will never miss any important developments from the sector. For more information please visit https://money-makers.co/circle. Membership helps to cover the cost of producing the weekly investment trust podcast, which will continue to be free for the foreseeable future. We are very grateful for your continued support and the enthusiastic response to our nearly 320 podcasts since launch. You can find more information, including relevant disclosures, at www.money-makers.co. Please note that this podcast is provided for educational purposes only and nothing you hear should be considered as investment advice. Our podcasts are also available on the Association of Investment Companies website, www.theaic.co.uk. Produced by Ben Gamblin - www.bgprofessional.co.uk

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Narwhal was founded by a former Navy SEAL with a lifelong passion for vehicles and deep roots in the automotive industry.After more than a decade pushing elite gear beyond its limits, he set out to build what the market was missing. A truck topper that could actually keep up.This is not just engineering. It is a mission.Built from firsthand operational experience and developed alongside American automotive veterans and aerospace engineers, Narwhal was designed with a singular purpose. Strength without compromise. Weight without excess. Capability without gimmicks.The result is the strongest, lightest, and most capable truck topper ever made.Designed, engineered, and built in the USA.https://narwhaltrucktoppers.com/pages...   / @narwhaltrucktoppers  https://www.instagram.com/narwhaltruc...Use “MG10” to save 10%https://carnivault.com

Anxiety often shows up when our capability isn't being used in the real world. Building skills, systems, and doing meaningful work creates calm, stability, and a steadier life in 2026. Jan 31st, 9am Central, tickets go on sale for the LFTN Spring Workshop! Sponsor: StrongRootsResources.com Sponsor: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Opening Thought Who has felt anxious in the last few weeks?? Stop trying to feel better Build a life that steadies you Anxiety = unused capability Holler Hub: people working together Being useful calms people Idaho skiing Weather, terrain, attention Know when to push, when not to Preparedness without panic Winter storm came through Systems absorbed stress Humans stayed calm That's what preparedness is for Choose what grows Skills, systems, people Pull what destabilizes you Spring Workshop Hands-on Calm isn't something you wait for Calm is something you build 2026 = steady people

Leaders today are expected to provide endless support, flexibility, and comfort — yet leadership burnout is at an all-time high. In this episode of The Leadership Enigma, Adam Pacific is joined by leadership expert Lisa Vidal for a powerful, honest conversation about what's really broken at work. Together, they challenge the idea that leadership is about keeping people comfortable and explain why capability, clarity, and accountability matter more than ever. This episode explores: - Why support without standards doesn't work - How culture became confused with comfort - Why leaders feel trapped and burned out - The danger of employee engagement without accountability What it really means to be a human-centred leader If you're a leader, CHRO, or executive navigating growth, complexity, and rising expectations — this conversation will resonate deeply.

In this New Member Spotlight episode of the SSPI Podcast, Tamara Bond-Williams welcomes INTEGRASYS and CEO Álvaro Sánchez in a conversation about growth, engagement, and shared purpose within the space and satellite industry. Álvaro discusses how INTEGRASYS approaches satellite operations through software-defined capability, explaining why interference mitigation, spectrum awareness, and operational resilience have become central concerns for satellite operators. He shares how customers are increasingly seeking systems that support long-term decision-making and continuity in complex, contested environments, and how INTEGRASYS works alongside operators to address those evolving operational challenges. Álvaro has been part of the SSPI community for several years, recognized as a 2022 20 Under 35 honoree and most recently as a 2025 Better Satellite World Award winner. In 2025, INTEGRASYS expanded that engagement by joining SSPI as a corporate member, marking a deeper commitment to the community and to contributing its experience and perspective to the future of space and satellite.

Welcome to Exponential View, the show where I explore how exponential technologies such as AI are reshaping our future. I've been studying AI and exponential technologies at the frontier for over ten years.Each week, I share some of my analysis or speak with an expert guest to make light of a particular topic.To keep up with the Exponential transition, subscribe to this channel or to my newsletter: https://www.exponentialview.co/------In this episode, Peter McCrory, Head of Economics at Anthropic, unpacks the company's new Economic Index report. His team analysed millions of real Claude conversations to map exactly where AI is augmenting human work today and where it isn't. We explore the striking divergence between API and chat usage, why businesses need to extract tacit knowledge to unlock AI's potential, the "hollow ladder" risk for junior workers, and Anthropic's estimate that AI could add 1.0-1.8% to annual productivity growth over the next decade.Skip to the best parts:(00:00) Anthropic's Economic Index report(01:20) Claude's two distinct usage patterns(06:22) Examining AI's impact on the labor market(09:20) Where most businesses think too small(12:03) Why extracting tacit knowledge is so important(20:33) How do we create the next generation of experts?(23:22) Why people need to develop cognitive endurance(29:55) Long-term vs. short-term productivity(35:56) The future of human knowledge(37:46) Could AI's greatest impact go unmeasured?(41:55) How task bottlenecks have moved(46:09) Implementation resembles a staircase - not a curve(50:47) "Capability doesn't instantly deliver adoption"------Where to find me:Exponential View newsletter: https://www.exponentialview.co/Website: https://www.azeemazhar.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azhar/Twitter/X: https://x.com/azeemProduction by supermix.io and EPIIPLUS1. Production and research: Chantal Smith and Marija Gavrilov. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the Govcon Giants Podcast, Eric Coffie sits down with Melanie Patterson, Founder & CEO of Integrity Global Logistics and Team Integrity Knowledge Center for a candid conversation on what it really takes to win government work without getting ignored, overlooked, or stuck in "bid mode." Melanie breaks down the mindset shift from employee to entrepreneur, using a powerful metaphor: you have to "date the government"—learn their language, understand how they operate, and build trust the right way. Melanie shares her underdog story—from ER trauma nursing to entrepreneurship in transportation and logistics—where she took a bold leap, cashed out her 401(k) to fund her next chapter, built an 18-wheeler fleet, and started winning state and city contracts before stepping into federal. Along the way, she explains why niching down is the fastest path to credibility, how partnerships unlock contracts you can't fulfill alone, and why execution (not motivation) is where most small businesses break down. The episode also tackles real-world tension business owners face—politics vs. profits—and why separating emotion from strategy is critical if you want consistent revenue, payroll stability, and long-term scale. Key Takeaways "Date the government." Capability statements alone won't get attention—learning their language, responding strategically, and building trust will. Niche down, then expand. Being known for one clear capability gets you in the door; strong performance opens bigger opportunities. Execution beats information. Free resources help, but pipeline, outreach, bids, and deliverables are what actually build a GovCon business. If you want to learn more about the community and to join the webinars go to: https://federalhelpcenter.com/  Website: https://govcongiants.org/  Connect with Encore Funding: http://govcongiants.org/funding Join 2026 Surge Bootcamp Starting January 31: https://govcongiants.org/surge 

Season 4 is officially here.In this episode, I'm sharing why I'm losing 100 pounds again — out loud, on purpose, and without shame. Not because my body is broken, but because I'm building a life that actually fits me.We're kicking off the season with the Four C's — a framework from Dan Sullivan that perfectly captures what it really takes to create meaningful change: Commitment, Courage, Capability, and Confidence.This conversation is about what commitment actually looks like — beyond motivation, willpower, or trying harder. It's about deciding, showing up when it's messy, and rebuilding trust with yourself along the way.This season, I'm sharing the journey in real time — the habits, mindset, emotions, and courage it sees to start again — and inviting you to walk it with me.In This Episode, We Talk About:Why commitment is a decision, not a feelingWhat it really means to go all in on yourselfHow courage shows up in food, habits, and emotional honestyWhy capability is built through small, repeatable actionsHow confidence is earned by showing up — even when things go sidewaysWhy weight struggles often point to deeper misalignmentThe power of community when you're doing hard thingsAn InvitationIf you've been feeling stuck… If you've been dreaming but not deciding… If you know there's more for you, but you're not sure how to reach it yet…You're not alone — and you're not too late.Season 4 is about daring to dream bigger and building the capacity to live the life you actually want.Let's make it bigger than you can even imagine. Let's go.The HOT new SKOOL community Midlife Badassery waiting room is open HERE FOLLOW/WATCH ON YOUTUBE Namaslayer8010 (for now) Free Visioning Meditation (goes with Ep 160 Unlock Your Future: Create Vision for Midlife Transformation) Get Social with Me!Don't do it alone- us badasses gotta stick together ;)FREE Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mefirstsisterhoodFacebook Namaslayer (LIVE Sundays at 9 AM Pacific / Noon Eastern)Instagram @addiebeall_namaslayer

When life speeds up and practice slips, it's easy to believe mindfulness stopped working or was never yours to begin with. We challenge that story by centering a quieter truth: capability. Not a slogan, not toxic positivity—just the lived sense that you can meet what's here, one breath at a time, without needing to fix or flee. From the first moments of reflection to the closing invitation, we explore how a small reminder can create a big shift.We trace the arc from losing momentum to remembering benefits, then move into the territory people avoid: sensations that feel too intense, emotions that seem bottomless, even joy that feels unsafe. Instead of pushing through, we show how to widen experience with care and keep within a workable window. Along the way, we put courage beside capability and share why beginners and seasoned meditators alike need both. If you've ever said “my mind is a race car” or “I have too much baggage,” you'll hear practical ways to test those predictions with gentle, doable actions that rebuild trust.We also touch on the neuroscience of agency and why feeling able changes how the brain appraises threat and opens the door to compassion. When experience isn't an enemy, the heart can respond rather than defend. You'll leave with a simple cue—I can meet this—that works in daily life and formal practice, from traffic stress to tender grief. Try the reminder, notice the small wins, and let capability become a friend you can reach for anytime.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with someone who needs the reminder, and leave a quick review telling us what moment you're ready to meet next.Support the showAdd your 5‑star review — this really helps others find us. Certify To Teach Mindfulness: Certify.MindfulnessExercises.com Email: Sean@MindfulnessExercises.comAbout the Podcast Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life. Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — this podcast explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work. Each episode offers a mix of: Practical mindfulness and meditation teachings Conversations with respected teachers, clinicians, authors, and researchers Real-world insights for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and caregivers Gentle reflections for anyone navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, or change Rather than chasing peak experiences or spiritual bypassing, this podcast emphasizes embodied practice, ethical teaching, and mindfulness that meets people where they are—messy, human, and alive. If you're interested in: Mindfulness meditation for everyday life Trauma-sensitive and co...

Most organizations don't fail because of talent gaps, bad hires, or weak execution. They fail because they scale on top of misalignment.In this episode, Anthony Vaughan introduces the Alignment Audit—a simple but uncomfortable diagnostic every leadership team should run before hiring, investing, or chasing growth targets in 2026.This conversation breaks down why revenue volatility, product confusion, and go-to-market breakdowns almost always trace back to cultural and decision-making misalignment, not process or performance issues. From board pressure and investor distortion at the top, to unclear decision ownership and behavioral friction on the ground, misalignment quietly drains momentum long before dashboards turn red.You'll hear why leadership teams must stop panicking over lagging revenue and start asking the harder question: Are we actually aligned? And why, honestly, third-party-facilitated conversations—before scale—are often the difference between sustainable growth and expensive failure.If your organization is planning to scale in 2026, this episode is your mirror.

Only a day after training, most teams forget half of what they learned. By the end of the week, nearly all of it is gone. Not because the content was bad, but because the human brain is wired to forget.That is the Forgetting Curve, and it exposes a deeper issue in sales enablement. Too many organizations measure success by recall instead of change. Memory is easy to test. Behavior is harder. But behavior is the only thing that drives results.At ATD Sell 2025, ASLAN VP of Training Jesse Rome tackled this challenge head on. He explored why traditional training metrics fall short, why the gap between enablement efforts and real capability keeps widening, and how AI can either add noise or accelerate what actually works.This episode reframes the goal of sales training, from helping reps remember more, to helping them become different in the moments that matter.

We talk a lot about niching in the agency world.Pick an industry.Go deep.Specialize.But in today's market, industry alone isn't enough — and many capable agencies can feel that, even if they can't quite name why.Execution is easier to buy. Capability is everywhere. And “great work” doesn't help clients feel confident when the stakes are higher.What cuts through now is being clear about the outcome you're willing to stand behind.In this episode of the Small But Mighty Agency podcast, we move beyond outcome clarity and into the real decision agencies are facing right now: choosing an outcome niche without boxing yourself in.This isn't about rebranding or narrowing for the sake of narrowing.It's about removing friction for your clients and for you, and creating focus that actually supports momentum.In this episode, we explore:What outcome niching actually means and what it doesn'tWhy niching by industry alone no longer creates enough tractionThe three guardrails that make outcome niching work without overcommittingHow choosing an outcome can simplify sales, referrals, and deliveryIf you've felt like you're standing at the edge of your next stage and haven't quite named what comes next, this episode will help you think it through.These are the kinds of conversations we also have inside Agency Together.If you'd like to pressure-test your thinking with other agency owners, you can RSVP for the next Agency Together Strategic Partnership Mixer here:https://agencytogether.com/mixer-eventTune in to rethink what specialization really means — and how choosing the right outcome creates clarity and momentum.Hey thanks for hanging out with me at the Small But Mighty Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to me if you hit the follow or subscribe button in your podcast app and share it with a friend. And I'll see you on the next one. Get the full show notes and more information here: https://audreyjoykwan.com/podcast/ep144Podcast Edits by Lindsay Curtis

Axenya is rebuilding healthcare around chronic disease prevention through AI-powered continuous monitoring. Covering 100,000 lives in Brazil and processing 95 million clinical inferences monthly, the company pivoted from clinical technology provider to healthcare broker - achieving cash flow positive status before their Series A. In this episode of BUILDERS, I sat down with Mariano García-Valiño, CEO and Founder of Axenya, to learn how they spent $3 million building the "perfect product" before discovering no one would pay for it, why they acquired a small broker to unlock their revenue model, and their regulatory-constrained approach to geographic expansion. Topics Discussed: Axenya's shift from infectious disease to chronic disease management through wearables and AI The 12-month zero-revenue period after spending $3 million on product development Why doctors, patients, and health plans all failed as buyers despite clinical validation The broker acquisition that unlocked their business model Performance-based pricing: zero fees upfront, revenue from cost savings only Regulatory barriers determining expansion (Mexico viable, Argentina impossible, Europe requires model redesign) Field-force-driven GTM with 30+ salespeople for complex, high-ACV enterprise deals Path to cash flow positive before Series A and scaling playbook for 2026 // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co // Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM

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It seems anymore that people are operating increasingly out of extremes without any context, nuance, or understanding. I get it – outrage sells. And, to some degree, I've been guilty of it myself. But I've found myself as I get older – wanting to go find a piece of land and work on my canoe – rather than engage in what social media has diminished us too. My guest today, Brady Pesola, would agree and, he's made a life out of studying ancient philosophy combined with practical, nuanced modern insight. Today, we talk about social independence, the "Golden Mean," what he calls "The Stop Light" theory, meta-cognition, and the concept of the Grayman and how it can help you operate as a man. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Welcome Back & Reconnecting 01:03 - The Breakdown of Modern Communication 04:52 - Hive Mind, Social Media & Framing Bias 06:53 - Marketing Yourself vs Manipulating Emotion 09:17 - Finding the Right Tribe 12:27 - Value, Reciprocity & Relationships 14:48 - Technical Interruption & Reset 16:46 - The Golden Mean vs Extreme Success 20:35 - Sacrifices, Success & Contentment 24:55 - Adversity, Resilience & Upbringing 27:11 - Red Light vs Green Light Theory 29:59 - Perspective on Inconvenience & Gratitude 33:18 - When Red Lights Save You 36:47 - Grace for Yourself & Others 38:24 - "I've Never Done This Before" Mindset 41:37 - Road Rage, Ego & Consequences 47:00 - Measuring Self-Awareness 48:20 - Metacognition & Emotional Control 52:49 - The Gray Man Concept 55:42 - Mental Discipline Over Appearance 58:02 - Ego, Posturing & Survival 01:00:13 - Where to Find Brady 01:03:33 - Outro & Recording Wrap Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready

Joe Polish and Dan Sullivan host a LIVE, unscripted 10x Talk episode on why ambition isn't a limited resource—it's a capability you can develop for life. You'll learn how alignment, free days, courage, and human connection (especially in an AI-driven world) keep Entrepreneurs energized, productive, and excited about what's next. Here's a glance at what you'll discover in this episode: Why ambition isn't something you "use up," and how treating it as a capability creates an endless flywheel of growth. The prime directives Dan and Babs use to protect alignment, independence, and momentum—so nothing (and no one) gets between them. The Lifetime Extender exercise that instantly expands your timeline, reignites motivation, and changes how you make decisions. The real reason Entrepreneurs lose ambition: trying to eliminate courage—and the hidden cost of losing excitement. How to use AI without losing the human edge: systematize the predictable, humanize the exceptional, and reclaim your time and attention. If you'd like to join world-renowned Entrepreneurs at the next Genius Network Event or want to learn more about Genius Network, go to www.GeniusNetwork.com.

The "Long Tail" Logistical Supply and Heroic Resupply Missions — James Holland — Holland explains the critical "Long Tail" logistical support infrastructure that sustained the regiment's operational capability despite mounting casualties during rapid mechanized advance into Belgium. Holland describes the eccentric personality of Baron Lord Leigh, a regimental officer whose unconventional behavior masked genuine leadership capability. Holland recounts a desperate night combat operation at Gheel wherein soldier George Stanton heroically executed resupply missions to a trapped squadron surrounded by German Jagdpanther tank destroyers, demonstrating exceptional courage and logistical improvisation under extraordinary threat conditions.