Podcasts about Centric

I had never been up to Langlands, 25 floors above Melbourne in the Hyatt Centric. Ryan Dunn knows it can be a little too well hidden. With the dining room now opened up to the skyline, we sat looking over the wave of Southern Cross Station's roof and talked about what he and chef Richard most like to cook: food with smoke, chilli, acidity and plenty of flavour. Ryan's career began almost by accident, with work experience at Bistro Moncur when he was 16. It has since taken him through Norway, Russia, Bangkok and Hong Kong. He still lights up most when he talks about food. A scallop with green mango and sambal. A crisp piece of baguette with tomato, stracciatella and a good anchovy. Nothing on the plate simply to look clever. As Ryan put it, he wants to cook things he'd actually want to eat. I like it up here and I can't wait to go back.

Cole Pearson, president of OneAscent, discusses the company's "values-based" approach to creating ETFs for clients. When talking with clients, Cole says most consider themselves long-term owners, adding an emphasis to OneAscent's value-centric approach. Cole outlines ETFs the company has made that takes a wide range of stocks in consideration, from U.S. large caps to international firms.

Stella Kaltsidou, one of European basketball's most accomplished female coaches, having won the Euro Cup with the London Lions. Stella discussed her coaching philosophy centered on making players feel good while being aggressive, explaining how she implemented the tagging up system at Athinaikos which generated 12.9 second chance points per game during the Euro Cup. Kaltsidou detailed her approach to offensive playbooks with multiple options within simple structures to confuse scouts, shared her defensive philosophy including a unique middle pick and roll hedge strategy she learned from Paris Saint-Germain, and emphasized the importance of video analysis and scouting in modern coaching. Stella also reflected on her transition from player to coach, noting how she avoids using drills she found boring as a player and focuses on creating practices that connect to game situations. The conversation concluded with Stella discussing her upcoming speaking engagement at the FIBA Women's World Cup in Berlin, where she will present on tagging up and scouting processes.

On this podcast, Joe continues his conversation with former US Army Captain Mike Klein who is the Co-founder and current Chairman of the Board for Warrior Centric Health.  We'll hear Mike's motivation to establish this organization.  And we'll find out how this organization helped meet a need for military members seeking medical attention and their value to medical providers and facilities across our nation, as well as how veterans can best serve themselves when checking in for medical attention.Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host Joe Muhlberger at joseph.muhlberger@gmail.com

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Join us in this insightful episode of The Brand Called You as Ashutosh Garg sits down with Vinu Peter, Director of DBiz India, to explore how DBiz is redefining technology consulting through an “AI-first” approach. Discover what it truly means to embed AI into an organization's DNA and why cultural belonging, people-centric leadership, and agility are critical in today's rapidly changing landscape.From innovation and continuous learning to building a people-centric workplace, Vinu Peter shares actionable insights for leaders preparing for the future of work. He also shares personal stories that highlight empathy, resilience, and the importance of embracing change.Don't miss his unique perspective on how the lessons he has learned from motorcycling connect with high-performance leadership and organizational excellence.

Clinical trials often collect far more blood than an assay actually needs. Dr. Joleen White asks a more disciplined question: What information is required to make a sound decision, and how little sample can be collected without compromising that decision?In this episode of BioTalk Unzipped, recorded at the 2026 AAPS National Biotechnology Conference in San Diego, Dr. Chad Briscoe sits down with Joleen to explore patient-centric sampling, dried blood microsampling, global bioanalytical capacity, and the values behind better drug development.Joleen traces her path from a childhood friendship with someone living with cystic fibrosis to a career spanning BioMarin, BMS, Biogen, EMD Serono, the Gates Medical Research Institute, and BioData Solutions. She explains why bioanalysis became her way to help patients, why she eventually moved beyond the bench, and how global health work changed the way she thinks about laboratory infrastructure and clinical-trial design.The conversation then turns practical. Joleen defines patient-centric sampling, describes the Mitra dried blood collection device, and discusses a first-in-human RSV monoclonal antibody study in which paired dried-blood and serum samples led to aligned PK conclusions. She and Chad examine regulatory acceptance, remote collection, pediatric sampling, local laboratory capacity in African countries, scientific inclusion, career choices, AI, mass-spectrometry sensitivity, and whether long-standing sample-volume and stability expectations still serve patients.SponsorsTruTechnologies provides live clinical trial execution and oversight through point-of-care data capture. Learn more: https://trutechnologies.ai/Leucentra provides specialized IT consulting and services for life sciences and healthcare. Learn more: https://leucentra.com/In this episode, you will hear• How a personal connection to cystic fibrosis shaped Joleen's patient-first career• Why bioanalysis connects analytical rigor to decisions about drug safety, exposure, and patient benefit• What patient-centric sampling means beyond simply collecting less blood• How dried blood microsampling can support PK, immunogenicity, and viral-neutralization assessments• What Joleen's team learned by comparing dried blood with serum in a first-in-human study• Why smaller samples and remote collection can reduce burdens on patients, caregivers, sites, and enrollment• Why sustainable global health research depends on locally led scientific and laboratory capacity• How legacy automation can slow innovation and create opportunities for newer laboratory networks• Why inclusion and access expand both the scientific workforce and the quality of science• How personal values can guide career decisions more effectively than a rigid five-year plan• Why advances in mass spectrometry should prompt a fresh look at sample volumes and stability expectationsGuest and hostDr. Joleen White is a Senior Bioanalytical Consultant at BioData Solutions with more than 20 years of experience across regulated bioanalysis, ligand-binding assays, immunogenicity, cell-based assays, neutralizing-antibody assays, and data science.Connect with Joleen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joleenwhite/BioData Solutions: https://www.bdatasolutions.com/Dr. Chad Briscoe is the co-host of BioTalk Unzipped and conducts this onsite conversation from AAPS NBC.Connect with Chad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadbriscoe/Resources mentionedOpen-access RSM01 dried blood microsampling study:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39696004/Patient Centric Sampling Interest Group:https://www.pcsig.org/Follow BioTalk UnzippedWebsite and all episodes: https://www.biotalkunzipped.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BioTalkUnzippedBioTalk Unzipped unzips, unlocks, and uncovers the real stories behind medical progress.

Jerry's back with Mike Tomlin's message for Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald on the season after winning a Super Bowl. Sam Darnold as he broke down the Patriots. Davante Adams talked about playing in Australia. Bart Scott about what he expects from the Jets this season. Rob Saleh on the Jets defense he'll be facing. Brian Schottenheimer about facing Jaxson Dart. We heard from Bill Belichick as he was asked a lot of questions about Mike Lombardi. Mike Pereira talked about the ending of Western Michigan/Michigan.

Some stories are worth sharing because they're inspiring. Others are worth sharing because they remind us who we are.Many people know Justin Martin from Duck Dynasty and Duck Dynasty: The Revival. But around Centric, Justin's story begins long before television.At the heart of his journey is his mother, Joleen Martin, whose dedication to Centric Credit Union has touched generations of members. For 49 years, Joleen faithfully served our members with compassion, integrity, and a genuine desire to help others achieve financial success. Today, she continues that commitment as a member of our Board of Directors.Her legacy isn't measured simply by the years she served—it's reflected in the relationships she built, the trust she earned, and the countless lives she impacted along the way.Justin grew up with Centric as part of his everyday life. As a lifelong member, he experienced firsthand the values that have guided our credit union for generations: putting people first, serving our community, and building lasting relationships. Those same values were reinforced every day at home through his mother's example.The lessons she taught about faith, humility, hard work, and serving others became the foundation of the man Justin is today. While his career has taken him to places few could have imagined, those core values have never changed.At Centric, we believe our greatest stories aren't about buildings, products, or financial services. They're about people. They're about the families who grow with us, the generations who trust us, and the communities that become stronger when we invest in one another.Justin's story is a reminder that legacies aren't built overnight. They're created through years of showing up, doing the right thing, and caring for the people around you.We're proud to celebrate not only Justin's journey, but also the incredible legacy Joleen has built through nearly five decades of service. Together, their story reflects what has always been at the heart of Centric: family, community, and a commitment to making a difference that lasts for generations.

good shabbos and merry lunar eclipse lovies!hope you're letting the full moon magic wash over you+p.s. PSA: we can heal + receive upgrades without white knuckle earning it first.in today's episode i noodle muse + enthuse on:* media: books, movies, tv for early september coziness * lessons in abundance: the danish riviera + many cups of tea* my first nancy meyers-esque piece of furniture + apartment dreams * an apple picking cider making backyard hangout* back to school supplies for my inner little one This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit happylittlethings.substack.com/subscribe

The Customer Service Department Is Dead: What the Future Service-Centric Organization Looks Like Customer service cannot remain the department responsible for cleaning up problems created by the rest of the company. If an organization is serious about becoming service-centric, every department must understand how its decisions shape the customer experience—and one accountable leader must ensure the entire system works. In Episode 268 of the Customer Service Revolution Podcast, Denise Thompson and John R. DiJulius III examine what the future service-centric organization will look like as AI reshapes customer behavior, frontline roles, organizational design, and the economics of service. The future will not belong to the company with the fastest chatbot or the fewest employees. It will belong to the organization that uses technology to remove friction behind the scenes while making the experience more human in front of the customer. Customer Experience Must Be Enterprise-Wide—but Someone Still Has to Own It "Customer experience is everyone's responsibility" sounds inspiring, but it can become an excuse for having no accountability. John argues that successful organizations need a clear experience champion—someone who loses sleep over the experience and has the authority, KPIs, and executive access to challenge decisions that could hurt customers or employees. In a large enterprise, that may be a chief experience officer supported by a customer experience department. In a smaller organization, it may be a shared role assigned to an HR, training, operations, or other senior leader. The title matters less than the clarity of the mandate, the time committed to it, and the metrics tied to it. The role should also extend beyond the customer. A truly service-centric organization manages the entire experience ecosystem: customer experience, employee experience, and vendor experience. AI Should Remove Friction, Not Humanity AI is changing customer service, but using it only to reduce headcount can create expensive unintended consequences. Gartner predicts that by 2027, half of the companies that cut customer service staff because of AI will rehire people to perform similar functions under different titles. Gartner has also reported that only 20% of customer service leaders had reduced agent staffing because of AI. As AI handles routine questions, human employees inherit the escalations, emotional customers, sensitive conversations, and high-stakes decisions. That work can be more meaningful—but also far more demanding. Organizations must protect employees from empathy fatigue, make access to a human easier, and train people in the skills technology cannot replace: empathy, curiosity, listening, rapport building, judgment, and the ability to defuse an upset customer. Your Customer May Send an AI Agent Instead of Visiting Your Website The customer journey may no longer begin on a company's website, app, or contact center. Gartner found that customers were approximately three times more likely to use a third-party generative AI tool than a company-provided chatbot when trying to resolve a service issue. Among customers who already used generative AI, 58% had used it to complete a task—not merely find information—and that figure reached 74% in B2B settings. That creates a new strategic threat: the company can become invisible while an outside AI platform recommends brands, compares choices, completes purchases, and resolves problems. Technology is easy for competitors to copy. Human connection, trust, community, and a distinctive brand experience are harder to duplicate. Access to a Human Could Become the Next Competitive Advantage Pega research found that 77% of consumers believed they always or often achieved better outcomes when dealing only with a human, while two-thirds preferred human-led support. Nearly half said they did not trust businesses that used AI to handle customer service interactions completely. Despite that preference, many organizations continue to make people fight through layers of self-service before reaching an employee. John's answer is blunt: a customer should be able to reach a human when the customer wants to. Companies that preserve convenient human access—and equip those employees to deliver empathy, expertise, and judgment—may be able to turn humanity itself into a powerful brand differentiator. Personalization Without Integrity Becomes Exploitation More customer data creates more opportunities to personalize an experience, but not every technically possible use of data is ethical. The public controversy over Delta Air Lines' AI-supported pricing illustrated how quickly personalization can be perceived as surveillance pricing. Using customer knowledge to anticipate a need or make someone feel cared for is service. Using a customer's identity, vulnerability, income, or presumed willingness to pay to extract the highest possible price is exploitation. Customers should be allowed to choose and pay for clearly defined service levels; businesses should not quietly decide that a particular customer can be charged more. Integrity cannot become collateral damage in the race to personalize. The Best Model Is People-Led and Technology-Powered Walmart and Starbucks offer a more promising blueprint. Walmart has introduced AI tools designed to support approximately 1.5 million U.S. associates, including real-time translation and technology that reduced shift-planning time from 90 minutes to 30 minutes. Starbucks' Green Apron Service model combines staffing, workflow improvements, and technology to give employees more time for craft and customer connection. These organizations are not presenting technology as the experience. They are positioning it as the infrastructure that helps people deliver the experience. That is where AI creates real value: transcribing workshop notes, organizing information, handling repetitive tasks, accelerating internal processes, and giving employees more time to think, connect, and solve. Stop Measuring Speed at the Expense of Loyalty Average handle time, ticket volume, and cost per contact can reward speed while quietly damaging the relationship. Fast service that makes a customer feel dismissed is not a win. Neither is a warm interaction that fails to solve the problem. The future service-centric organization must measure both efficiency and experience. John recommends tracking earned sales growth—the percentage of business generated through repeat customers and referrals rather than purchased through advertising—along with the operational and experience measures that explain why loyalty is rising or falling. The most important question is not simply, "Was the issue resolved?" It is, "How did the customer feel after doing business with us?" What Leaders Should Build Now The future service-centric organization will: Assign one accountable experience champion with clear authority, priorities, KPIs, and executive access. Make every department responsible for understanding its internal or external customer and its effect on the end experience. Use AI for repetitive, administrative, and low-risk work while preserving human judgment for sensitive, ethical, financial, and health-related decisions. Train employees continuously in AI readiness and service aptitude skills. Give frontline employees the authority to solve problems without unnecessary permission-seeking. Protect easy access to a skilled human whenever a customer wants or needs one. Measure loyalty, repeat business, referrals, complaints, certainty, and customer outcomes—not speed alone. Refuse uses of customer data that exploit vulnerability or presumed ability to pay. Build strong customer service systems first, then layer AI on top of them. Customer service may stop being a department, but service must become the operating system of the entire company. Chapters 00:59 — Why the customer service department is dead 01:51 — Enterprise-wide ownership still needs one accountable champion 05:06 — Does every company need a chief experience officer? 07:34 — Breaking silos through cross-functional CX leadership 08:26 — Are companies using AI to improve service or cut headcount? 11:14 — The new role of the human service professional 13:30 — Preventing escalation overload and empathy fatigue 15:17 — When customers send third-party AI to handle your company 19:36 — Will access to a human become a premium service? 23:08 — Why community and brand experience are returning 26:11 — AI costs, disappearing entry-level roles, and the talent pipeline 30:14 — Walmart, Starbucks, and the people-led, tech-powered model 34:03 — Personalization, surveillance, and the integrity line 38:59 — Which traditional customer service metrics now work against CX? 42:23 — A practical blueprint for leadership, employees, technology, and measurement 48:05 — The first question every CEO should ask Key Takeaways Customer experience can be enterprise-wide without becoming leaderless; one person must still own the system and its results. AI creates the most value when it removes repetitive work and gives employees more time for judgment, empathy, and connection. Automating simple interactions can leave human agents with a relentless stream of emotionally difficult cases, increasing the risk of empathy fatigue. Third-party AI platforms may become the new front door to the customer journey, making a distinctive human brand experience even more important. Easy access to a knowledgeable human can become a powerful competitive advantage. Personalization crosses the line when customer data is used to exploit vulnerability or presumed willingness to pay. Metrics such as average handle time can produce unintended behavior when they are not balanced with loyalty, customer outcomes, repeat business, and referrals. A company needs clear service systems before it layers AI onto the customer experience. Quotes "Someone has to lose sleep at night over the experience the company is providing." — John R. DiJulius III "When answers are everywhere, questions become the scarce resource." — John R. DiJulius III "When the world gets more artificial, we need to become more human." — John R. DiJulius III "The more digital we become, the more human is the competitive advantage." — John R. DiJulius III "Integrity shouldn't be something that is outdated." — John R. DiJulius III "EX equals CX. Employee experience equals customer experience." — John R. DiJulius III "Customer service may stop being a department, but service must become the operating system of the entire company." — Denise Thompson Resources Mentioned in This Episode Gartner: Half of companies that cut customer service staff because of AI will rehire by 2027 Gartner: 85% of service leaders are expanding human-agent responsibilities Gartner: Customers are three times more likely to use third-party GenAI than company chatbots Pega: Consumers demand more from AI-powered customer service PwC: 2025 Customer Experience Survey Walmart: AI-powered tools for 1.5 million associates Starbucks: Green Apron Service and improved service performance Delta Air Lines: Response regarding AI-supported pricing Links: ROX Dashboard:  https://thedijuliusgroup.com/rox-dashboard/ The DiJulius Group Methdology: https://thedijuliusgroup.com/x-commandment-methodology/ Company Service Aptitude Test:  https://thedijuliusgroup.com/c-sat-forms/individual-c-sat/ Schedule a Complimentary Call with one of our advisors:  tdg.click/claudia Ask John!  Submit your questions for John, to be aired on future episode:  tdg.click/ask Customer Experience Executive Academy: https://thedijuliusgroup.com/project/cx-executive-academy/ Experience Revolution Membership:  https://thedijuliusgroup.com/membership/ Books:  https://thedijuliusgroup.com/shop/ Contacts:  Lindsey@thedijuliusgroup.com , Claudia@thedijuliusgroup.com If you want to learn how world-class organizations build cultures customers cannot live without, explore The Experience Revolution Membership. Inside the membership you'll gain access to livestream workshops, practical frameworks, and proven strategies used by organizations around the world. Learn more at https://thedijuliusgroup.com/membership/ Learn More If your organization is working to improve customer experience but struggling to connect it to measurable business outcomes, The DiJulius Group can help. Visit: https://thedijuliusgroup.com Listen to more episodes: https://thedijuliusgroup.com/the-customer-service-revolution-podcast/ Subscribe We talk about topics like this each week; be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode.

In a world that moulds us into “socially acceptable” identities, labels and personas, what does it mean to truly show up in community as your authentic self? How can tuning into our intuition help us re-learn the art of standing strong in your truth, regardless of social conditioning? In this episode, we welcome to the show Elaine Martini, a writer, speaker, and storyteller whose work explores what it means to live a life that is truly our own. Elaine is the bestselling author of Truly Connected: Create a Life and Work Guided by Your Inner Wisdom, Authenticity and Soul and founder of the Connected Life Path, a community exploring authenticity, intuition, inherited patterns and the deeper layers that shape how we live. Born in Brazil, her journey has taken her through Rome, Barcelona, London and now the Algarve, with each place shaping the way she understands identity, belonging and the stories we carry. After a career that moved through architecture, entrepreneurship and writing, her own path of questioning, unlearning and trusting her inner knowing became the foundation of the work she shares today. Visit mindfullofeverything.com to access full episode shownotes, resources and archives. Connect with us on Instagram (@mindfullofeverything_pod) and Facebook (@mindfullofeverything).  

Guest: Scott D. Isaacs, MD FACP, FACE For patients with diabetes, effective care requires more than just lowering A1C. Dr. Scott Isaacs joins us to discuss the importance of incorporating comorbidities into care and strategies for systematic screening and follow-up. He's the Immediate Past President of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology and an Associate Professor of Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine.

In this episode, Stefan Vogel sits with Michael Harvey to discuss how milk protein scarcity is reshaping Australia's dairy industry and challenging the long-term economics of its cheese-centric model.   Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast. 

Send us Fan MailService-centric organizations operate with business models that are fundamentally different from those of product-based companies, requiring ERP systems designed around people, projects, contracts, subscriptions, customer relationships, and financial management rather than inventory and manufacturing processes. Industries such as financial services, banking, insurance, SaaS, technology, media, consulting, and other professional services prioritize resource utilization, project profitability, recurring revenue, and customer engagement over physical supply chains. Because of these operational differences, their process requirements, reporting needs, and overall system architecture often vary significantly from those of inventory-driven businesses, making it essential to select an ERP that aligns with the unique demands of service-based operations.In this episode, our host Sam Gupta discusses the top ERP Systems for service-centric industries In 2026. He also discusses several variables that influence the rankings of these ERP systems. Finally, he shares the pros and cons of each ERP system.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEczEhiG_PoQuestions for Panelists?

Quick Recap* Meaning of the surah: “The Female Cow.”* Number of ayat: 286.* Nickname: The peak (summit) of the Quran.* Virtue: On the Day of Judgement, Al-Baqarah and Ali Imran will come and shade their companions.On dividing the surah: We are studying Al-Baqarah in nine parts. This division is a teaching aid created by scholars to help us navigate the surah — it is not divine. The order of the surahs themselves (Al-Baqarah, then Ali Imran) comes from Allah, but splitting a single surah into portions is a human tool. Others divide it into five, twenty, or a different number; none of them are “wrong.”Part 1 covers the groups of people. We are almost finished with the first group: the people of taqwa.Ayah 1 — Alif Lam MimThree lessons drawn from the opening letters:* 1. To attract attention.* 2. A challenge to the Arabs. If you don't believe the Quran is from Allah, here are the very letters it is built from — produce something like it. After 1400 years the challenge stands unmet. This is not accepted on faith alone; it is historically established, because the height of Arabic eloquence was during the Prophet's ﷺ time, and no one then could match it.* 3. A lesson in humility. Humans do not know everything; our intellect has a limit.Ayah 2 — Guidance for the People of TaqwaThe Quran is guidance for the people of taqwa. This links back to our central dua in Al-Fatihah — Ihdina as-sirat al-mustaqim (”Guide us to the straight path”).Working definition of taqwa: mindfulness of AllahWhere this definition comes from: the well-known image of walking a path lined with thorns and lifting your garment to avoid being caught. That image was given by the companion Ubay ibn Ka'b, in answer to Umar ibn al-Khattab.Taqwa is internal — you cannot see it directly — but it shows through certain characteristics, listed in the ayat that follow.Ayah 3 — Three Characteristics of the People of Taqwa* 3.1 — Belief in the unseen (al-ghayb).* 3.2 — Establishing prayer (yuqimuna as-salah).* 3.3 — Charity: “and from what We have given them, they spend.”Why “from what We have given them” matters: everything we own comes from Allah. Allah is Al-Ghani, the Most Rich, who owns everything. If you spend the way He asks, He can give you more — His wealth is unlimited and does not run out. The Prophet ﷺ said the one who gives charity will never become poor.⚠ Arabic to verify before publishing: the Arabic for ayah 3 (belief in the unseen, establishing prayer, and spending) arrived with encoding errors in the transcript and has been rendered in English only. Paste in clean Arabic if you want it displayed.Ayah 4 — Belief in RevelationTwo further characteristics:* Belief in what was sent down to you — the Quran.* Belief in what was sent down before you — the previous scriptures.The previous scripturesFour scriptures total, including the Quran — so three before the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, in order:* Tawrah — revealed to Prophet Musa.* Zabur — revealed to Prophet Dawud.* Injil — revealed to Prophet Isa.Understanding the BibleLiving in a globalised world, it helps to understand the landscape of the largest religion, Christianity — close to Islam in numbers. So: which of the three scriptures is the Bible?None of them, exactly. The Bible is not a single book — it is a collection of books. (The word itself relates to biblio, “book,” as in bibliophile and bibliography.) It contains a changed and combined version of these earlier revelations.The Bible has two major parts:* The Old Testament — also known as the Jewish Bible. A Jewish person referring to “the Bible” means only this. Its three major sections are abbreviated Tanakh:* T — Torah (believed to be what was revealed to Musa).* N — Nevi'im (the Prophets).* K — Ketuvim (the Writings). Zabur = Psalms sits here, as a book within this section.* The New Testament — mainly the Gospels plus letters.* Four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. These are gospels according to each name.* Letters: written by Paul to the early Christian communities (e.g. the Corinthians) — his written guidance in reply to their questions.Injil = “good news.” “Gospel” also means good news. The Injil we believe in is the Gospel of Isa — which we do not have today. What exists are gospels according to Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John. The first three are called the Synoptic Gospels and broadly agree; John often tells a different story. Historically these were written well after the named figures, in Greek, while Prophet Isa spoke Aramaic — and several authors never met him.Contrast: the preservation of the QuranThe Quran reaches us in two independent ways that reinforce each other:* Unbroken chain of transmission. We recite exactly as the Prophet ﷺ recited — including points of articulation and the length of each sound (e.g. reading a madd at two, four, or six harakat). A reciter's certificate can be traced back through an unbroken chain to the Prophet ﷺ.* Archaeological evidence. The oldest known Quran manuscript, the Birmingham Quran, held at the University of Birmingham, was carbon-dated (announced 2015) to around the time of the Prophet ﷺ. It reached Birmingham via Iraq during the British occupation and sat unidentified in the archives until a PhD student recognised it.Side note — early Arabic script. In the Prophet's ﷺ time Arabic was written without dots or harakat, so words were distinguished by context. A famous (unverifiable) story tells of the governor Hajjaj ibn Yusuf receiving an undotted letter that could read either uqtul (”kill”) or aqbil (”receive”) — prompting the later introduction of dots. Even today dotting isn't fully standardised: in the Moroccan script, for example, qaf takes a single dot and final noon is written without one.How we relate to the BibleWe believe in the original Tawrah, Zabur, and Injil as revelation. Regarding the Bible in its modern form, we hold that it contains both truth and questionable material. The Prophet ﷺ guided us: you may narrate from the Israelite sources without sin — neither believing 100% nor rejecting 100%. Where it contradicts the Quran, the Quran is Muhaiminun alaih — it stands over and supersedes the rest, because its authenticity is guaranteed. This does not mean we disrespect the Bible; it still contains revelation from Allah.Ayah 5 — Certainty in the Akhirah & True SuccessThe final characteristic: the people of taqwa are certain about the akhirah. Certainty is the operative word — not vague hope, but conviction.This certainty changes behaviour. If you are sure Allah sees you and that there are real consequences in the akhirah, you act well in public and private alike, whether or not anyone notices — because Allah knows and will compensate.The akhirah mindset = delayed gratificationWe already accept short-term discomfort for long-term reward: you study now (even though games are more fun) to earn good grades, a good job, and a good life later. That is a long-term view. Now scale it up — life on earth is roughly 80–100 years; the akhirah is forever. A smart person accepts a little discomfort now to secure eternal good.Just as someone serious about becoming a doctor takes biology and prepares deliberately, someone serious about Jannah does the actions that lead there. Saying you want Jannah while doing none of the work is only dreaming.The Marshmallow Test. In a well-known study, young children were left alone with one marshmallow and told that if they waited about 15 minutes without eating it, they'd get a second. Some ate immediately; some resisted and doubled their reward. Tracked into adulthood, many who couldn't wait struggled in life, while many who waited did well. The lesson: delayed gratification is a strong predictor of success. A Muslim, trained through prayer and charity to work now for reward later, should find this second nature.The king in the masjid (an illustrative story, chain unverified). A hooded king prayed Fajr with only a handful of people, then rewarded every person present with a free Hajj. The next morning the masjid overflowed — but the king wasn't there. The point: people chase instantreward. Prayer trains us for the opposite — to put in the work now and collect later.The word for “successful”: muflihunAllah calls these people al-muflihun, the successful — from the root falah. There are other words for success (fawz, fa'izin), but the same root also gives fallah, “farmer.” A farmer is the very picture of delayed gratification: plant, water, and protect the crop now; harvest much later. Placed right after prayer, charity, and belief in the akhirah, the choice of muflihun reminds us again: put in the work now, harvest it in the akhirah.Summary — Characteristics of the People of Taqwa* Belief in the unseen.* Establishing prayer.* Spending in charity from what Allah has given.* Belief in the Quran and in the previous scriptures.* Certainty in the akhirah.These are the people of guidance, and these are al-muflihun — the truly successful.Next week: a short continuation, then the second category of people. Come prepared to list the characteristics of the people of taqwa from memory. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.grounded.day/subscribe

The cult of personality can only do so much. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn explores how to build systems, culture, and next-generation leaders who can carry the vision forward. Rob Artigo: Today, let's talk about moving beyond founder-centric leadership. How do you build systems, culture, and next generation leaders who can carry on the vision without you […]

In this episode, we sit down with Vasanthan "Vas" Ramakrishnan—entrepreneur, technologist, human rights advocate, and founder of Ascent HSI Advisory Partners. Vas shares his personal journey as a first-generation immigrant to the US, reflecting on how overcoming major hardships—including a life-altering car accident, job loss during the pandemic, and complex visa obstacles—shaped his resilience and fueled his passion for service.Tune in to gain actionable insights into building a genuinely human-centered, service-first organizational culture. Vas outlines how leaders can move beyond transactional metrics and rigid KPIs by leading by example, making meaningful accommodations for individual needs, and actively aligning daily managerial decisions with their company's core mission.Follow Vas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vasanthan-ramakrishnan/

As AI changes the way nonprofits connect with donors, the big question is: can technology make fundraising more personal, not less?  Derric Bakker, CEO at DickersonBakker, explores how fundraising has moved from personal, relationship-based work to more transactional communication. He shares how AI can help nonprofits bring personalized donor experiences to more people, not just major donors.  The discussion covers key ideas such as listening to donors, personalizing messages, showing genuine thanks, building trust, respecting donor timing, and focusing on long-term relationships.   Derric also highlights the importance of using AI responsibly. Nonprofits should be honest when AI is involved and should never use technology to trick or pressure donors. Trust is at the heart of successful fundraising, and once it is lost, it can be difficult to rebuild.   The conversation also looks at how nonprofits can use AI to scale personal communication while keeping the human side of fundraising strong.   Overall, the message is simple: use AI to strengthen relationships, not replace them. The future of fundraising should combine smart technology with genuine human connection.  HIGHLIGHST   [02:00] Derric's Professional Journey   [06:07] The Shift Toward Transactional Fundraising  [10:37] Genesis of A Better Way to Fundraise   [16:46] Core Principles of Relationship Fundraising  [21:17] AI Ethics and Maintaining Donor Trust   [35:19] The Future Outlook for Fundraising  Resources:  Connect with Derric:  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/derricbakker/  Website: betterwaychampions.org/  Website: dickersonbakker.com/  Mentioned in the episode:  A Better Way to Fundraise - Treat Every Donor Like a Major Donor: How AI is Enabling Major Giving at Scale - And Reshaping the Future of Philanthropy: amazon.com/Better-Way-Fundraise-Reshaping-Philanthropy    Better Way Champions — Resources and a growing community of nonprofit leaders working to rethink the future of fundraising: BetterWayChampions.org    Better Way Champions on Substack — Derric's latest writing on fundraising, philanthropy, AI, and the changes reshaping our sector: https://betterwaychampions.substack.com/subscribe 

Send us Fan MailProduct-centric organizations operate in an environment where inventory, supply chain execution, and operational efficiency directly influence profitability. Unlike service-based businesses, manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and other inventory-driven companies require an ERP that tightly connects procurement, production, warehousing, planning, logistics, and finance into a single operational framework. Real-time visibility into inventory, costs, and business performance is essential for controlling margins, meeting customer expectations, and adapting to demand fluctuations. Choosing an ERP without fully accounting for these operational realities often results in fragmented processes, limited visibility, unnecessary customization, and costly workarounds that hinder long-term growth.In this episode, our host Sam Gupta discusses the top ERP Systems for product-centric industries In 2026. He also discusses several variables that influence the rankings of these ERP systems. Finally, he shares the pros and cons of each ERP system.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1FQNqyHNQ4Questions for Panelists?

Denis Noble is a world-renowned British biologist most well known for his contributions to systems biology. During his time as a Professor of Cardiovascular Physiology and Emeritus Professor of Computational Physiology at Oxford, Denis pioneered the use of novel, nonlinear models of physiology that see the phenomena of emergence as fundamental, rather than a mere curiosity. He has been an outspoken critic of the gene-centric approach to health and disease that has remained orthodoxy since the discovery of the double helix by Watson and Crick in the 1950s.With complex, living systems endowed with the capacity of dynamic self-organisation, Noble argues that genes cannot cause disease, as they are embedded within a set of interactions between the organism and its environment; relationships that contextualise the transcription of genes. Rather than viewing genes as determinants of outcomes, they are merely part of a chain of interactions where information flows from the environment to the highly flexible organism.Please consider subscribing to my Substack where I share my detailed thoughts and insights on my podcast topics and beyond. This is the best way to support me and the podcast. https://ricciflow.substack.com/Follow AasthaSubstackYoutubeInstagramLinkedinTwitter/XFollow MeWebsiteSubstackConsultationInstagramYoutubeTwitter/XSpotifyAppleLinktree

Allie Duffy, the Founder of The Pilates RX is a long-time member of The Friday Society Membership. I have been able to watch her grow a thriving concierge Physical Therapy and Pilates business that is client centric, authentic, and extremely intentional. Allie is not only a small business owner but a mother juggling employee's, growth, and creating boundaries around her time to enjoy the early stages of motherhood. I think we can learn so much from other small business owners and Allie's is one of them. We discuss why she started a physical therapy meets pilates business, her up's and down's of maternity leave, employee experiences, and scaling her business. Also, this month in The Friday Society Membership we are discussing how to perfect your time management, boundaries, and delegation skills! This was a great episode and not to be missed!Check out The Pilates RX on Instagram HERE.Check out The Pilates RX website HERE.Download my app! It's a free marketing coach in your pocket. To keep up with me on instagram, follow me @alexagrowmybusinessTo join the The Friday Society Membership, click here To join my newsletter for free marketing advice, click hereTo view all of my free resources, click here! 

This week on the People Centric Podcast, we talk about our book, Becoming People Centric, and why it matters for both people and business. With both authors on the episode, we discuss the bigger purpose behind the book, the problems it is meant to solve, and why organizations need a better way to connect human needs with business performance. In this episode, we explore key concepts from the People Centric approach, including the framework itself and the difference between science and engineering in the way organizations are built and led. Whether you are a frontline employee, a manager, or an executive, this conversation offers a practical look at why becoming people centric is not just a philosophy, but a better way to build healthier, stronger organizations. Have questions about this topic? Want to ask for advice from our team? Have a topic suggestion? Just want to say Hello? Do it! We love hearing from you and here is how you can get us:   Website: www.peoplecentric.com/contact Direct Email: podcast@peoplecentric.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peoplecentricUS YouTube: @PeopleCentricUS   Additional Resources: Our book is available on Amazon: Becoming People Centric, Designing Organizations where People and Performance Rise Together. Get Your Copy Today: https://a.co/d/01ManI7L

Stand up comedian, actor and musician, Scott Thompson is joining the show this week with some concerns to work out with Colton. What kind of bears are "bears", which throat singing is the worst and even more VERY Hole Centric ideas! Hop on your French centaur, this one gets wild! Thanks, as always, for following and supporting the show, we love you! #scottthompson #coltondowling #peterangelo   Support the show and our sponsors:   For free shipping on your order & 365-day returns go to https://www.Quince.com/SOTIB   https://kold.us/?ref=mdu3odh And https://mswnutrition.com/?ref=SOTIB   Promo Code: SOTIB   Call or Text the "Some Of This Is Good" Hotline ANYTIME 512-981-6725   Go watch Waitresses: Episode 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8ZE7IwHpe U&t=124s Episode 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XImD8WFQh Y&t=11s   subscribe here and follow the show: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0rIdFG1tD5NP Dm9bwgd0B5 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/someofthisisbad/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@someofthisisbad Patreon - https://patreon.com/SomeofThisisBad   Follow our guest: @scottthompsoncomedy   Follow Peter: @metalpetecomedy   Follow Colton: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coltondowling/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/colton_dowling TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@coltondowling

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we visit with the Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh about Artificial Intelligence “going rogue” and the need for guardrails in Florida for AI development. Cato Institute Director of Health Policy Studies Michael Cannon and I discuss examples of individual consumers finding vast savings on medical procedures undercutting Medicare and health insurance pricing. CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young and I discuss the Fed's interest rate decision, and we discuss Trump's use of tariffs. We also visit with former Congressman and Ambassador Francis Rooney about Trump's foreign policy. We have a terrific guest for Friday's show – author and Professor Andrew Joppa. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we visit with the Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh about Artificial Intelligence “going rogue” and the need for guardrails in Florida for AI development. Cato Institute Director of Health … The post Making Healthcare More “Consumer Centric” appeared first on Bob Harden Show.

The best AI products are not always the ones with the most features. In this episode, find out how visual clarity helps transform powerful technology into user-friendly experiences that drive long-term adoption and customer satisfaction.Learn more at https://herculesdesigns.org/ Hercules Designs City: Ulverson Address: Conishead Priory, Priory Road Website: https://herculesdesigns.org/

How MY DR NOW is Scaling Consumer-Centric Primary Care Dr. Payam Zamani, CEO and Founder of MY DR NOW, shares how you don't need urgent care if you do primary care right, how outcomes improve when you make it easy for patients to be compliant, and whether he thinks patients using LLMs are good for business.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about the Nourishing Change conference. How did the conference's attendee mix reflect the collaboration that needs to happen to make healthcare more preventive, and how much progress is possible if we all join the Movement? Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Aberdeen Investments' Robert Minter discusses how geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Black Sea region are pushing energy and agricultural commodity prices higher. He explains how supply chain pressures, U.S.-China competition, and rising inflation risks are supporting commodities, while highlighting broad-based commodity ETFs such as BCD and BCI as potential portfolio diversifiers.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Tribal households in the United States carry an energy burden 28% above the national average and endure 6.5 times more power outages a year, and roughly 17,000 tribal homes — housing at least 54,000 people — have no electricity at all, according to the Department of Energy. Those are the communities now first in line to absorb the next surge in demand, because Energy Information Administration concluded data center load will be the dominant driver of long-term U.S. electricity growth. Our guest this week is Cody Two Bears, founder and CEO of Indigenized Energy, and his answer to that arithmetic is tribal energy sovereignty: build it yourself, on your own terms, at your own pace. A member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and once the youngest person elected to its tribal council, Cody founded the organization in 2017 after the NoDAPL protests and went on to develop North Dakota's largest solar farm at Cannon Ball. It became an independent 501(c)(3) this spring and now runs energy makeover projects in four tribal communities and food sovereignty work in two more. A household that signs on returns a share of what it saves — a flat fee on one reservation, a 50-50 split on another, a sliding scale elsewhere that asks 70% from a family with a job and 10% or 20% from an elder on a fixed income. The revolving fund covers maintenance, sustains jobs, and eventually becomes collateral in places where conventional lending has never worked, because sovereign land doesn't fit a repossession-based credit model. Cody puts it plainly: tribes are asking for a hand up, and the point of the first dollar is that nobody has to come back for a second.

Charlie Green, CEO of one of London's leading providers of flexible office space for small and medium-sized creative businesses, discusses driving growth by focusing on the customers and their needs first. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Morningstar Wealth's Philip Straehl says his firm and investors are reevaluating the tech space as the trade cools. He believes investors can hold tech but believes in diversifying into underappreciated corners of the space and trimming stocks like Micron (MU), SanDisk (SNDK), and other AI memory companies. He labels Mastercard (MA) and Visa (V) as stocks he likes outside of tech due to their massive consumer moats.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

“If you're in the business of visuals, you're cultivating desire. You're cultivating what people look to. And that is cultural governance.” — Pumla Maswanganyi Pumla Maswanganyi is the primary author of African Life-Centric Design (ALCD), a framework that integrates design with contextual intelligence and the perspectives most often missing from the work. Pumla's portfolio includes collaborations with major corporate, cultural, and educational institutions including SAMSUNG, Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art, Soho House, Future of Design Education, Art School Africa, Core 77, the African Union, and the University of Johannesburg. Her work covers co-designed experiences, products, and forward-thinking strategies, all built on a single ethos: equitable access to whatever she builds. Every design carries an invisible permission. It's in the color, the proportion, the materials, the affordances. Every choice about how something looks, moves, or behaves is also a choice about what people are allowed to feel, want, or imagine for themselves. Most of the design that shaped modern life was written from a narrow set of geographies and worldviews, and the permissions it grants reflect that. In this episode of Object Subject Form, Simon sits down with Pumla to explore why every act of design is an act of governance, and what that means for anyone making things. Born in post-apartheid South Africa and trained in globalization and development, Pumla brings a perspective formed by growing up inside design systems engineered to oppress. African Life-Centric Design is the framework she built to do the opposite, centering African ways of seeing as a foundation for designing futures from the continent rather than for it. At the heart of African Life-Centric Design sits a question: how do we make things in a way that honors the systems and the people who have survived the longest? -- Connect with Pumla on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pumla-maswanganyi/ -- Connect with Pumla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swangs_express/ -- African Life-Centric Design: https://africanlifecentric.design -- Contact Simon / Object Subject Form Website: https://objectsubjectform.com/ Object Subject Form on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/objectsubjectform/ Object Subject Form on Instagram: https://instagram.com/objectsubjectform Simon's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simonclowes Simon's Instagram: https://instagram.com/simon_clowes Simon's X: https://x.com/simon_clowes –– About Object Subject Form Object Subject Form is a podcast and creative platform hosted by Simon Clowes, exploring the human side of creativity, identity, and emerging technologies through conversations with artists, designers, technologists, and cultural thinkers.  

Daniel Grilli is General Manager for Australasia at VECOS where he is passionate about using adaptive workplace technology to deliver operational strategy initiatives. Mike Petrusky asks Daniel why he believes that true innovation involves rapid learning from failure and requires organizations to be agile, experiment, and adapt quickly. They explore how design and management of workplaces are shifting from assumption-based to evidence-based, using real data about how spaces and amenities are actually used. Daniel says that adaptive technology should serve the people in the workplace, making experiences seamless and frictionless while integration and interoperability between workplace technologies are essential to overcome legacy system silos and unlock greater efficiency. The future of smart workplaces lies in their ability to adapt rather than simply being technologically advanced, so Mike and Daniel offer the encouragement and inspiration you will need to be a Workplace Innovator in your organization! Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-grilli-3359b834/ Learn more about VECOS: https://www.vecos.com/en/ Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSkmmkVFvM4H3pwnlU2AuqynuRDpvnh4J Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://eptura.com/discover-more/podcasts/workplace-innovator/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/  

Portals and intranets continue to play a critical role in Knowledge Management—whether you're serving internal teams or delivering value directly to clients. In a GenAI-driven world, having a centralized, well-governed home for playbooks, standards, and trusted knowledge is more important than ever.   In this podcast, we spoke with a KM leader who shared insights and lessons learned from building and launching a mature KM platform. The speaker shared practical insights on organizing knowledge, designing sustainable processes, and making thoughtful UI and experience decisions. They also looked back at lessons learned along the way and explored what ongoing governance and maintenance really look like once the platform is live. Moderator: @Brandie Knox - Principal & Creative Director, Knox Design Strategy Speaker: @Caitlin Gibson - Counsel, Debevoise & Plimpton Recorded on 06-17-2026. 

Feeling like diving into summer with some engaging reads? Listen to this episode in which hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Ellison Weist jump into two books set in and around water—one is a debut that Ellison quite enjoyed, while the other is a dystopian tale. Ellison has praise for the historical war-and-love story in the episode's mix, while the hosting duo is divided over the new novel by the Pulitzer-prize-winning author of Less and Less Is Lost. Sarah is enamored with the “dear” protagonist and his adventures, while Ellison finds the characters too precious and predictable. The novels they discuss:Under Water: Tara MenonUnderlake: Erin L. McCoyChildren of the Wild: Kevin PowersVilla Coco: Andrew Sean GreerFeisty Fest: Join us from September 18-20, 2026 - https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themotherrunner/Momentous: Use code AMR for up to 35% off your first order at https://www.livemomentous.com/Currex: Use code AMR15 for 15% off at https://currex.com/Tifosi Optics: Use code FEISTY2026 for 20% off at https://tifosioptics.com/

Rob and Kelvin tell us if OG Anunoby's heroic play to steal Game 4 of the NBA Finals was enough to earn him the NBA Finals MVP award, Plus, 'Knicks Centric' founder Tommy Beer swings by to discuss the Knicks' incredible 29-point comeback in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, whether De'Aaron Fox deserves to get lambasted for his late-game decisions in the loss, how OG essentially bailed out Josh Hart and owner James Dolan, what the mood would be like around New York had the Knicks not had that miraculous comeback, and much more! Finally, the Odd Couple Crew debates the wedding plans of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in this week's edition of Shop Talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“What were you wearing?” sounds like a question, but it often functions like a verdict. From the the 2026 Conference on Crimes Against Women in Dallas, we sit down with Dr. Mary Simmerling and Dr. Denise Huskins Quinn to unpack the What Were You Wearing exhibit, a traveling art installation that recreates the everyday outfits survivors wore during sexual assault and pairs them with stories, audio, and case artifacts. The result is confronting and deeply human, designed to put the work of bearing witness back on the community and to dismantle victim blaming in real time.Mary traces the exhibit back to a poem she wrote after her own assault at 18 and explains why art can reach places training manuals cannot. Denise shares the harrowing facts of her 2015 kidnapping and rape, and the second trauma that followed when police and media pushed a false narrative that the crime was fabricated. We talk about confirmation bias, interrogation tactics like the Reid technique, and the impossible “credibility tests” survivors get trapped in, from being judged as too emotional to not emotional enough.We also dig into what it means to make a problem “visible” when shame and silence keep so many stories hidden, and how the team thoughtfully includes well-known cases, including their work with the family of Gabby Petito. Finally, we preview a new companion installation built around another loaded question: “Why didn't she just leave?” and the life-or-death realities of domestic violence, resources, and lethality risk during separation.

You focus on building strategies that start with understanding the consumer. How has putting the consumer at the center of your decisions shaped your most successful digital initiatives?Brands today operate across retail, pure-play eCommerce, and DTC channels. What are the biggest challenges in creating a seamless experience, and how do you approach solving them?With your experience in performance marketing and advanced measurement, how do you blend data insights with creative strategy to drive meaningful growth?From launching high-converting storefronts to testing new digital platforms, what have been the most important lessons in scaling digital initiatives effectively?If viewers remember one key insight or piece of advice from this conversation, what would you want it to be?

Send us Fan MailYou've been told that keeping donors happy is how you protect your revenue. What if that's actually the thing bleeding your organization dry? In this episode, Maria Rio makes the case that donor-centric fundraising isn't just a values problem, but also financial one. She breaks down exactly how centering donor comfort drives away your most aligned supporters, tanks staff morale, and keeps your organization stuck addressing symptoms instead of causes. Maria introduces the ACT framework, a concrete three-step roadmap that any fundraiser can start using without board approval, a strategic planning retreat, or organizational consensus.On this week's episode of The Small Nonprofit Podcast, Maria Rio draws on over a decade of fundraising experience, her personal history as a service user, and real results from organizations like The Stop Community Food Centre and Out on Screen to show nonprofit leaders what Community-Centric Fundraising (CCF) actually looks like in practice, and how to start shifting toward it, starting tomorrow. This episode is a re-recording of the keynote Maria gave at ENCC 2026.Learn more about CCF here: https://communitycentricfundraising.org/If this episode was useful, grab the 30-Day Board Fundraising Challenge at gofurthertogether.ca/boardchallenge — it's free and it gives your board actual structure. Book a Discovery Call with Further Together if you need help raising money in a way aligned with your values.  Check out the What The Fundraising podcast here.Support the show

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Fourteen Texas Democrats missed the May 5th deadline to pay their fines for trying to tank “Democracy” by breaking quorum in the Texas legislature. Some who did pay wrote vulgarisms on their checks which is a reflection of who they are.Meanwhile, Democrat media is wondering if the extremely liberal, and on the record as such over and over for years and years, Austin-centric Dem ticket is that good of an idea for November (a little late, no?)Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas Justices Toss Cities' Challenge to Cable Franchise Fee Cap – great!Texas Tribune cries that Republicans might further reduce the scope of local governments' power and this story is a good example of why it's not a bad idea: Harris County electronic monitoring program doesn't track defendants who become fugitives. They don't track those who cut off the monitors!!! What's the point of the program then?Oil and gas rig count shows Texas adding more drilling rigs. Meanwhile Chevron and Exxon/Mobile execs warn of a disastrous price spike possibility.Alamo renovation moving along.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

This episode explores how law firm owners can build sustainable growth through value-driven leadership. Burke Brown shares his journey from a solo practitioner in rural Nebraska to managing a diverse, community-focused firm, emphasizing the importance of core values and intentional decisions.We discuss how firms can leverage community relationships to expand naturally and ethically, rather than relying solely on marketing tactics. Burke emphasizes that understanding why you do what you do influences everything from office location to client interactions, ultimately shaping firm culture and reputation.In this episode you'll learn: The importance of aligning firm activities with core values How community involvement fuels sustainable growth Strategies for remote team management across multiple states Practical approaches to building a referral-based reputation Why client experience and intake are the backbone of a successful firm This episode offers practical insights for law firm owners seeking to grow intentionally and ethically. Emphasizing leadership rooted in values helps build not just a profitable firm but a respected community asset.Today's episode is sponsored by The Managing Partners Mastermind. Click here to schedule an interview to see if we're a fit: https://thisisarray.com/the-managing-partners-mastermind/ Chapters (00:00:00) - What are the Core Values of a Law Firm?(00:00:39) - Law Firm Leadership: Growing Your Office(00:05:56) - Why We're Expanding into Rural Areas(00:11:14) - Law Firm CEO on His Core Values and His Whys(00:16:58) - The most important part of your law firm's intake(00:22:23) - How to Treat Your Clients With Respect(00:28:48) - Why Do Lawyers Do What They Do?(00:32:14) - Starting Your Firm(00:34:07) - How to Connect With Your Law Firm Lead

The new Azure file share experience is now generally available! In this episode of Azure Friday, we explore how the new management model simplifies the way you create and manage file shares, helping streamline your day-to-day operations. We also walk through the updated portal experience and highlight some of the key benefits of the new file share experience. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 03:38 - Demo on portal 10:20 - Benefits 12:54 - Closing & learn more Recommended resources Learn Docs Azure Product page Blog post Connect Scott Hanselman | Twitter/X: @SHanselman Azure Friday | Twitter/X: @AzureFriday Azure | Twitter/X: @Azure

The new Azure file share experience is now generally available! In this episode of Azure Friday, we explore how the new management model simplifies the way you create and manage file shares, helping streamline your day-to-day operations. We also walk through the updated portal experience and highlight some of the key benefits of the new file share experience. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 03:38 - Demo on portal 10:20 - Benefits 12:54 - Closing & learn more Recommended resources Learn Docs Azure Product page Blog post Connect Scott Hanselman | Twitter/X: @SHanselman Azure Friday | Twitter/X: @AzureFriday Azure | Twitter/X: @Azure

Exponential technologies, humanity-centric innovation, ethics in AI, passion and purpose, and the intersection of business and technology all point to one urgent question: How do we prepare the next generation to build solutions that are both economically viable and good for humanity?This is a question we explore with Pete Dulcamara - scientist, former VP of Research at Kimberly-Clark and author of High-Tech Heroes.We may be entering a new renaissance of innovation, driven by the convergence of human need, business model disruption and fast-moving technology. Global companies are rethinking how products create real human value, exponential technologies are advancing faster than institutions can adapt, and a new generation is entering the workforce with different expectations for purpose, impact and responsibility.For Dulcamara, the opportunity is not technology for technology's sake. AI, robotics, biotechnology, autonomous systems and additive manufacturing could help solve some of the world's hardest problems, but only if they are paired with ethical judgment and economic viability. That's where education has to adapt. Students must learn exponential technologies and also how to apply their skills to these humanity-centric questions.In this episode:Redefining "billionaire" and how you can become oneThe difference between consumer-centric, business-centric and humanity-centric innovationWhat we mean by “data is the new oil, AI is the new electricity, and robotics is the new steel”Moving technical education from STEM to “STEM to the power of E”EQ, AQ and the skills the next generation may need more than IQ in the age of AI3 Big Takeaways from this Episode:1. Humanity-centric innovation requires purpose and profit to work together.Pete Dulcamara defines humanity-centric innovation as solving major human problems through viable business models and exponential technologies. The point is not charity, but scalable solutions that create competitive advantage while improving people's lives.2. The next era of technology will be built on data, AI and robotics.Dulcamara compares data to the new oil, AI to the new electricity and robotics to the new steel. As these technologies converge, companies and schools will need to prepare people for a world where intelligent systems reshape products, industries and work itself.3. Technical education has to teach more than technical skill.As AI makes answers easier to access, students will need stronger curiosity, ethical judgment and adaptability. Dulcamara argues that STEM should be raised to the “power of E,” with ethics embedded into how students learn, build and apply technology.Resources in this Episode:Get Pete's book High-Tech Heroes: Why Gen Z is our Last and Best Chance to Save the PlanetTons of other books, podcasts and shows mentioned in this episode can be found on the show notes page: https://techedpodcast.com/dulcamara/We want to hear from you! Send us a text.Instagram - Facebook - YouTube - TikTok - Twitter - LinkedIn

Conrad Black proposes a Commonwealth economic fund to rival China and the U.S. He critiques Britain's failed governance and suggests the Reform Party offers a necessary shift away from welfare-centric politics. (15/16)1930

Once you know a system like the back of your hand, it's nearly impossible to change the way you think about the game. Changing systems just because you have players that don't fit it perfectly is similarly almost an impossible task. On this episode, Joe and Daniel discuss how to fit any defense to the players you have. They talk through player-Centric Coaching, fitting the defense to your players, and executing faster on defense with a player-centric culture.  

In today's episode, you will hear a big talk from Jane Newman, an amazing speaker and alum of The Big Talk Academy Mastery. You may remember her from Episode 716, which dropped in December, where we explored the hidden costs of AI.   Jane is an international speaker, entrepreneur, and coach. She writes and speaks on the urgent necessity of retaining our humanity in a techno-centric world.   Based in Seoul, South Korea, Jane travels internationally, working with global thought leaders on reimagining AI and technology. Her message to live joyfully offers a necessary panacea to lives driven by efficiency and productivity.   In her thought-provoking big talk, "Re-humanising: Reclaiming our Humanity in a Techno-centric World," she explores: Why technology has become an insidious colonizing force and how the system discriminates against those who don't fit digital molds The reason burnout and tech overwhelm aren't personal failings The importance of real human connection and community in reclaiming our humanity How we can push back against tech companies and demand human-first design More from Jane Newman Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 716 Website: https://www.jane-newman.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-newman-writer-and-speaker/    More from Tricia  Grab your copy of my new book, Being Smart Is Stupid Join me LIVE for my Free Monthly Workshop Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram  Connect with me on Facebook  Connect with me on LinkedIn  Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com

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11. Joe Pistrito and Phil Swan analyze the success of the Artemis 2 mission. They argue the space race with China drives NASA priorities, despite technical disagreements regarding commercial versus government-centric architectures.1890 USS NAHANT,