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In this episode, I walk you through my personal journey of overcoming the fear of visibility, using my unique Upward Spiral Framework to navigate the emotional tension that often comes with stepping into the spotlight. Whether you're facing fears around sharing your creative work, starting a new project, or simply expressing your authentic self, this episode is for you.I dive deep into the three pillars of my framework:Clarity – Using the "Melt-Through Method" to uncover and meet the fear head-on.Action – How to take manageable, gradual steps with graded exposure to move through fear without overwhelming your nervous system.Modulation – Techniques for responding to triggers and staying attuned to your body's signals for a balanced approach to visibility.With real-life examples of my own fears and challenges around sharing vulnerable content, I offer actionable tools and a compassionate approach to help you move through your fears, gain clarity, and take empowered action in your life and business.If you've ever hesitated to take the next step because of fear, this episode will inspire you to move forward and stand in your power.Takeaways from this episode:How fear shows up in our bodies and minds and how to compassionately address it.The importance of giving your fear a voice and listening to it with empathy.How to create a step-by-step approach to facing your fears with graded exposure.Tools for emotional and nervous system regulation that support taking action toward your goals.Resources mentioned in the episode:My 1:1 Coaching: Apply now to work with me directly on overcoming your own fear of visibility and building the courage to share your voice with the world. More info at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.annaholtzman.com⁠If you're ready to express yourself authentically and need support through the process, don't hesitate to reach out!You can find me at:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@anna_holtzman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: anna@annaholtzman.comWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.annaholtzman.com⁠

IntroductionWelcome, star lovelies, to another illuminating episode of "Your Star Path to Success"! In this uncut forecast, we explore this week's celestial shifts and how they impact you and your business. Experience a newfound sense of uplift and relief as we navigate the ever-changing cosmos. Get ready to discover how these star configurations can help you align more closely with your soul mission, offering guidance and support as you step into your most authentic and prosperous self.Key Highlights:1. Celestial Relief and Hope:- Feel the uplifting energy of late August as we transition out of a tumultuous period into a more serene and hopeful phase of energy. Learn how this shift provides a moment to breathe and regroup.2. Virgo Venus and Lasting Change:- Discover how Venus moving into Virgo propels us to fix things with a mindset geared towards lasting change. Investigate what's real and what's fake in your life and learn how you can make necessary adjustments.3. Mercury's Movement:- Gain insight into Mercury's direct path starting on August 28 and its significance until September 12. Understand how this period allows us to let things unfold gradually.4. Intuitive Success Signatures:- Explore the six Intuitive Success Signatures—Wise Strategist, Intuitive Visionary, Collaborative Explorer, Ruling Warrior, Creative Superstar, and Loving Alchemist. Learn how each one can guide you towards your highest potential.5. Practical Tips for Alignment:- Get practical advice on how to align with your soul mission, emphasizing the importance of putting your heart and intuition at the forefront of your decision-making process.Fun Facts1. Venus Enters Libra- Venus transitions into Libra on August 29, bringing a harmonious and balancing energy that many will find refreshing and uplifting.2. Sales Boost for Ruling Warriors:- Ruling Warriors can expect a slight boost in sales with the right guidance, highlighting the importance of nurturing long-term, intimate connections for smoother future transactions.3. Creative Burst:- Creative Superstars will experience a renewed burst of insight and creativity, urging them to bring their artistic visions to life.Additional Resources- Claim your spot in Kim's Magical Prosperity Pack for instant access to Money in the New Era and upcoming events to realize your purpose and increase your prosperity. - Listen to Podcast 80 for more information on how the chaos and tensions this week impact you for the next 10 months. - Discover how the Full Moon affects you in the Red Moon Podcast episode. - Find out your Intuitive Success Signature with a quick 12-question quiz at yourstarmaptosuccess.com- Stay updated with weekly star forecasts to navigate your life strategically by subscribing right here. 

I'm excited to share the latest episode of Deep Into Sleep Podcast with you. In this thought-provoking and empowering episode, Yishan and Kim Tang dive deep into the fascinating world of thoughts, beliefs, choices, and self-transformation.This episode explores the idea that everything we see externally is a reflection of our thoughts and beliefs. Yishan and Kim guide us through various layers of our being, from the density of thoughts and beliefs to the realm of feelings and emotions in the astral plane. They emphasize that our feelings and emotions are always a response to our thoughts and beliefs. But fear not, they also provide invaluable tools and practices to help navigate through these patterns and find relief.If you're interested in learning more about psychological testing and the services offered at the MindBodyGarden make sure to visit their website at mindbodygarden.com/AssessmentClinic.Shownotes: deepintosleep.co/episode/yoga-sleepRESOURCESAre you so sleepy that you cannot focus? Are you tired of getting through the day drinking coffee? Are you worried how your poor sleep may impact your health? Checkout Dr. Yishan Xu's Insomnia Treatment Course! Connect with Dr. YishanInstagram: @mind_body_gardenTwitter: @dryishanFacebook: @mindbodygardenConnect with Kim Tanghttps://kimtangyoga.com/Newsletter and Download Free Sleep Guidence E-Book:https://www.mindbodygarden.com/sleepCBT-I Courses:English: https://www.deepintosleep.co/insomniaChinese: https://www.mindbodygarden.com/shimianPodcast Links:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-into-sleep/id1475295840Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/search/deepintosleepStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/deep-into-sleepSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Vxyyj9Cswuk91OYztzcMSiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-deep-into-sleep-47827108/Support our Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dryishanLeave us a Rating:...

If you've ever been overwhelmed with the mental to-do's, the steps needed to get stuff done in the classroom, or just didn't have the time to show a colleague, student, or parent how or what to do, then you need the ultimate tool for streamlining and simplifying as a teacher.Here's the thing, every minute counts during our workdays as educators, and the demands on teachers seem to multiply daily. That's why finding effective solutions to simplify your workload and regain control of your teaching experience can be a game-changer. That's where Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) step in as your secret weapon.In this episode, we dive into the power of SOPs in simplifying your teaching life and preventing burnout, the 10 reasons you need to start creating SOPs for your classroom, templates to get you started, and a game-changing, less-than-60-second hack that will completely transform how you automate your classroom tasks. FOR ALL THE FREEBIES OR RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: →HEAD OVER TO THE SHOW NOTES: teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/episode72

Christian is interested in human worlds, human perception and the skill of observation, which is reflected in the diversity of his professional experience. He has been a full time Professor of Applied Humanities at The New School for Social Research; a Senior Fellow at The Health and Global Policy Institute (HGPI) in Tokyo, Japan and a Distinguished Visitor at The Buffett Center for International Affairs at Northwestern University in Chicago.He co-founded ReD Associates, a pioneering consultancy with offices in Copenhagen, Paris, London and New York City, and a health data start-up Lateral Data based in Dallas TX. His board appointments include Chairman of the top-tier architectural firm Bjarke Ingels Group: BIG; Independent director of the luxury furniture manufacturer Fritz Hansen; Independent director and Nomination/Governance Committee chairman at the battery metals company The Metals Company; Member of the high-end home textiles manufacturer Kvadrat; and Board member at Red Associates Holding. His work has been featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Financial Times, The Washington Post, Der Spiegel, and Bloomberg Business week. And he is the author of three books: The Moment of Clarity - Using the Human Sciences to Solve Your Toughest Business Problems Sensemaking - The Power of The Humanities in the Age of the Algorithm And just released:Look - How to pay attention in a world of distraction. Learn more about Christian: Connect on LinkedIn See more of his work Learn more about NDM at NaturalisticDecisionMaking.org. Where to find the hosts: Brian Moon Brian's website Brian's LinkedIn Brian's Twitter Laura Militello Laura's website Laura's LinkedIn Laura's Twitter

TODAY'S GUEST   Christian Madsbjerg is a Professor of Applied Humanities at The New School and a co-founder of the pioneering Red Associates, a consultancy with offices in Copenhagen and New York City, which brings the human sciences to bear on strategic business problems, mostly dealing with companies in trouble.   Christian writes, speaks, and teaches on the practical application of the human sciences, latest as a Professor of Applied Humanities at The New School for social research. His work has been featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, The Washington Post, Der Spiegel, and Bloomberg Businessweek.   His latest book, Sensemaking: The Power of the Humanities in the Age of the Algorithm, was released in the spring of 2017 by Hachette Book Group, and is out in 16 languages.     EPISODE SUMMARY   In this conversation we talk about: Growing up on a small island near Sweden. His work with Lego, helping them identify harmful, false assumptions around play and childhood. The critical value of the humanities in business, and why it's been overlooked for so long. The value of slowing down. His book, Sensemaking. His skepticism around AI, big data, and design thinking. And many other topics.   I'm a big believer in the power of the humanities, from anthropology to history, poetry to philosophy, to teach us critical tools and skills for the world of business. And I think this conversation will be eye-opening to many people.   It's one of a dozen or so weekly conversations we already have lined up for you with thinkers, designers, makers, best-selling authors, entrepreneurs, and impact investors who are working to change our world for the better. So follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app, or head over to remakepod.org to subscribe.   And now let's jump right in with Christian Madsbjerg.   TIMESTAMP CHAPTERS [3:28] Life During Covid [14:42] Early Childhood Observations [16:27] A Path of Early Projects [20:03] Rebuilding Lego [27:28] Assumptions and Questions [29:13] Introducing Humanities to the Business World [34:38] Sensemaking and the Role of Humans vs Technology [41:59] The Concept of the Human [44:36] An Observation of Design Thinking [49:10] How to Pay Attention [51:08] H1B [54:29] A Short Sermon   EPISODE LINKS Christian's Links

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Cet épisode est une rediffusion complète de l'épisode de Léa Mendes Da Silva sorti en deux parties en décembre 2021 et janvier 2022. Les ressources de l'épisodes Les liens Le site de PayFit Léa dans La French Touch et dans AARRR Appliqué Lean UX de Jeff Gothelf The Three-Hour Brand Sprint Rebranding a Freight Forwarding Startup Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World de Stanley McChrystal The Moment of Clarity: Using the Human Sciences to Solve Your Hardest Business Problems de Christian Madsbjerg et Mikkel Rasmussen Un podcast a soi de Charlotte Bienaimé Les autres épisodes de Design Journeys L'épisode #9 avec Mickaël David, Design Director @ Doctolib L'épisode #16 avec Solène Borrat, Head of Design @ Getaround L'épisode #20 avec Julien Hillion, Lead Product Designer @ Qonto L'épisode #24 avec Mathilde Gautier, User Researcher @ PayFit L'épisode #25 avec Morgane Peng, Directrice de l'Expérience Designer @ SGCIB L'épisode #29 avec Julien Clement, Head of Design @ Veepee Pour contacter Léa: LinkedIn Pour soutenir le podcast, n'hésite pas à mettre ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ sur Apple Podcast ou Spotify pour aider les autres designers à découvrir le podcast 

At the core of his latest book, Christian Madsbjerg argues that business people focus too much on what we might call the “thin data” and ignore the “thick data.” That we are emphasizing too much the analytical, and ignoring the insights that can come from what some people might call the intuitive.Christian Madsbjerg is a Professor of Applied Humanities at The New School and Co-Founder of the pioneering consultancy Red Associates, a consultancy with offices in Copenhagen and New York City. For two decades he has worked as a management consultant, mostly dealing with companies in trouble. Greg and Christian dive into his latest book, Sensemaking: The Power of the Humanities in the Age of the Algorithm, touching on the Silicon Valley mindset, the art of framework selection and dating apps.Episode Quotes:What is human observationSo that's what I mean by human observation that, you know, just shut up, you know, and, try to leave your political opinions, your preconceived notions behind for a little while. And see what's going on, you know? And that is for me phenomenology, when it's practical and applicable.A problem with how we teach studentsAnd I think we often take very smart, creative students and we educate them out of the possibility of using what they learn and they end up not using what they learned. On corporations & the humanitiesWhat I found was that when big decisions are made in large corporations about things that touch our lives, there is an empty seat.Show Links:Recommended Resources:Anthro-Vision: A New Way to See in Business and Life by Gillian TettThe Peregrine by J. A. BakerHubert DreyfusClifford GeertzAbductionGuest Profile:Faculty Profile at The New SchoolProfessional Profile at ReD AssociatesChristian Madsbjerg's WebsiteChristian Madsbjerg on LinkedInHis Work:Christian Madsbjerg in Harvard Business ReviewSensemaking: The Power of the Humanities in the Age of the AlgorithmThe Moment of Clarity: Using the Human Sciences to Solve Your Toughest Business Problems

TODAY'S GUEST   Christian Madsbjerg is a Professor of Applied Humanities at The New School and a co-founder of the pioneering Red Associates, a consultancy with offices in Copenhagen and New York City, which brings the human sciences to bear on strategic business problems, mostly dealing with companies in trouble.   Christian writes, speaks, and teaches on the practical application of the human sciences, latest as a Professor of Applied Humanities at The New School for social research. His work has been featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, The Washington Post, Der Spiegel, and Bloomberg Businessweek.   His latest book, Sensemaking: The Power of the Humanities in the Age of the Algorithm, was released in the spring of 2017 by Hachette Book Group, and is out in 16 languages.     EPISODE SUMMARY   In this conversation we talk about: Growing up on a small island near Sweden. His work with Lego, helping them identify harmful, false assumptions around play and childhood. The critical value of the humanities in business, and why it's been overlooked for so long. The value of slowing down. His book, Sensemaking. His skepticism around AI, big data, and design thinking. And many other topics.   I'm a big believer in the power of the humanities, from anthropology to history, poetry to philosophy, to teach us critical tools and skills for the world of business. And I think this conversation will be eye-opening to many people.   It's one of a dozen or so weekly conversations we already have lined up for you with thinkers, designers, makers, best-selling authors, entrepreneurs, and impact investors who are working to change our world for the better. So follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app, or head over to remakepod.org to subscribe.   And now let's jump right in with Christian Madsbjerg.   TIMESTAMP CHAPTERS [3:28] Life During Covid [14:42] Early Childhood Observations [16:27] A Path of Early Projects [20:03] Rebuilding Lego [27:28] Assumptions and Questions [29:13] Introducing Humanities to the Business World [34:38] Sensemaking and the Role of Humans vs Technology [41:59] The Concept of the Human [44:36] An Observation of Design Thinking [49:10] How to Pay Attention [51:08] H1B [54:29] A Short Sermon   EPISODE LINKS Christian's Links

GuestAnna Haverinen is a Design Anthropologist and she holds a PhD in Digital Culture. She works at the intersection of design, technology, and business by providing strategic and qualitative insight into people, communities, and individuals. In her academic work, she has studied grief and death in online environments, and in the past years, she has worked with clients such as UPM, Suunto, Aarikka, and Janssen Pharmaceuticals. Her favorite thing in the world is Fazer chocolate.HostsAnna Fröblom is a great programmer, problem-solver, hobby photographer, lego enthusiast, and simply a nice person.Esko Lahti is an engineer who now works in the company that got him into Clojure. Now, his party trick at meetups is to rapid-fire through an extensive list of parentheses jokes.ReferencesMadjsberg, Christian & Rasmussen, Mikkel: The Moment of Clarity: Using the Human Sciences to Solve Your Toughest Business ProblemsHasbrouck, Jay: Ethnographic Thinking: From Method to MindsetTett, Gillian: Anthro‑Vision: How Anthropology Can Explain Business and LifeAbout ReaktorFork Pull Merge Push is a podcast created for developers by developers. It's brought to you by Reaktor, a strategy, design, and technology company changing how the world works.We at Reaktor are looking for exceptional talent and new friends. We have open positions in New York, Amsterdam, Helsinki, Lisbon, and more. Check them out and apply today!

Cet épisode est la deuxième partie de ma discussion avec Léa. Vous pouvez retrouver la première partie ici. Recrutée comme Head of Design, Léa se retrouve rapidement dans la position de VP Design : elle ne gère pas que son équipe, elle participe au comité exécutif de l'entreprise et à la manière d'améliorer l'expérience utilisateur au niveau de toute l'entreprise. A son arrivée, Léa doit faire grandir son équipe. Il y a 2 Product Designers et une Brand Designers pour une entreprise en très forte croissance. Elle recrute alors de nombreux designers généralistes afin qu'ils puissent être le plus autonomes possible tout en gérant au mieux les expériences critiques du produit. Rapidement, elle crée un Design Studio qui regroupe différentes expertises : User Research, Service Design, Design Ops & Design System. L'équipe est donc séparée entre les designers attachés à une squad et des designers experts qui viennent en support des autres équipes. Léa revient sur la façon dont elle a structuré son équipe dans un contexte d'hyper-croissance et les profils qu'elle recherche désormais pour la consolider. Elle explique son approche, ses réflexions, ses réussites et ses échecs autour de cette structuration. Plus il y a de designers dans une équipe, plus il est compliqué de garder de la cohérence. Léa nous explique ce qu'elle a mis en place pour pallier ce problème : les rituels entre designers, le partage de connaissances ou le recrutement d'une Design Ops pour mettre en place des process. Au final, Léa a une très bonne métaphore pour résumer la façon dont fonctionne son équipe : le blob. Un être capable d'apprendre et de retenir, de s'adapter à toutes les situations, de fusionner avec d'autres pour être plus fort et intelligent… Son équipe, c'est un tout à laquelle chaque designer peut se rattacher, apprendre et grandir. Aussi, aborde-t-on un sujet difficile : la mesure de la performance des designers. Elle revient sur ce qu'elle a mis en place, ce qui n'a pas marché et pourquoi, ses questionnements et ses pistes de réflexion. On parle aussi : Du rôle des Directeurs Design De l'UX Writing quand on n'a pas de Content Designers De la systématisation de la recherche et de l'écriture De l'internationalisation des interfaces De l'accessibilité Des Design Principles chez PayFit, de leur création à leur mise en application De la place du Brand Design dans l'équipe de Léa A la fin, on aborde les moyens mis en place chez PayFit pour développer le potentiel des designers, les faire grandir et les garder, dans un contexte de forte concurrence sur les recrutements. Léa nous explique en quoi la diversité des profils dans son équipe aide à l'émulation. Elle revient aussi sur les process mis en place pour ajouter de la structure à l'équipe afin de donner une direction commune aux designers. Enfin, la mise en place d'un career path pour aider les designers à s'évaluer, savoir quelles compétences acquérir pour évoluer a été un atout précieux pour l'équipe de Léa. Les ressources de l'épisodes Les liens Le site de PayFit Léa dans La French Touch et dans AARRR Appliqué Lean UX de Jeff Gothelf Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World de Stanley McChrystal The Moment of Clarity: Using the Human Sciences to Solve Your Hardest Business Problems de Christian Madsbjerg et Mikkel Rasmussen Un podcast a soi de Charlotte Bienaimé Les autres épisodes de Design Journeys L'épisode #9 avec Mickaël David, Design Director @ Doctolib L'épisode #20 avec Julien Hillion, Lead Product Designer @ Qonto L'épisode #24 avec Mathilde Gautier, User Researcher @ PayFit Pour contacter Léa LinkedIn Pour soutenir le podcast : Inscris-toi à Design Journeys pour ne louper aucun épisode Mets 5 étoiles sur Apple Podcasts ou Spotify pour aider les autres designers à découvrir le podcast

The brown envelope didn’t have the chance to hit the floor, before I snatched it from the letter box.The exam results inside were about to reveal how I’d performed over the last year at school.And I loved how they weren’t just a ‘pass’ or ‘fail’. Because life isn’t as clear cut as that, right?Instead, you got to see your performance against a scale & that made them much more meaningful.And that my friend is a little coaching tool that could help you massively in your business too.In today’s super short podcast episode, I bring this to life & show how this can help you to get out your way.You’ll get to see how you really are performing in certain parts of your business & also get more clarity around some of the more ‘intangible’ things … like how you’re feeling & confidence levels.I’m also super excited to finally reveal the details of the next 90-day Mastermind, which will be 100% virtual. So if you’re thinking that enough is enough & you’re ready to step things up in your business, then see if it could be the right fit for you here.-----Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:* Want to find out about the next 90 day Virtual Mastermind?* Take the free Get Out Your Way Quiz here.* Book in for a free virtual cuppa (15 mins) here.* Discover which of the 8 Entrepreneurial Superpowers you have through the Wealth Dynamics Profile test here* Connect with me on LinkedIn; Instagram & on my Facebook Page here. Or e-mail me at hello@rapidtransformation.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever wondered what you should be posting to really connect with your audience, how many hashtags you should be using and whether you should be jumping on every new social media trend?Pamela from Content Clarity answers all of your burning social media questions and also reveals how an unexpected redundancy at the start of her maternity leave spurred her on to go it alone and launch her own business! Find out how to work with Pamela HERE (on the website that cost her 800 quid) - https://contentclarity.com/and follow her on Social Media HERE -Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/contentclarity/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/contentclarity/Be sure to drop us a review and subscribe wherever you listen if you are enjoying the podcast so far. Follow us on social media for a first look at future guests and a behind the scenes look of everything mentioned in each episode and head over to Patreon to support the podcast and get access to loads of exclusive content!Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mindyerbusinessInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mindyerbusinesspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mindyerbusinesspodcast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/mindyerpodcastWebsite - https://www.abbyloudesigns.com/mindyerbusinesspodcastSpreaker - https://www.spreaker.com/show/mindyerbusiness

Christian Madsbjerg makes sense. Literally and figuratively, in all the definitions of the phrase. With roots in philosophy and political science, Madsbjerg brings a refreshingly human approach to his work as an author, screenwriter, professor, entrepreneur, and business advisor. In the face of some of the greatest concerns of our time—the climate crisis, technological upheaval—he challenges assumptions and advocates for reflection, deep reading, single-tasking, solitude, and yes, slowness. Though he doesn’t abide by the “digital detox” method, Madsbjerg does operate without a smartphone.While Madsbjerg is not immune to the contemporary swell of panic and anxiety, his approach is calm, methodical, and sometimes humorous. The co-founder of ReD Associates—a strategy and consulting firm that takes an interdisciplinary approach to advising big companies through observation, social science, and problem solving—the multifaceted Madsbjerg is an astute observer of human behavior. The author of Sensemaking: What Makes Human Intelligence Essential in the Age of the Algorithm and co-author of The Moment of Clarity: Using the Human Sciences to Solve Your Hardest Business Problem, he is in the process of writing a book called How to Pay Attention and a comedic screenplay about immigration in the U.S., tentatively titled H1B. He also teaches social science, social theory, and discourse analysis at the Parsons School of Design at The New School. On this episode of Time Sensitive, Madsbjerg speaks to Andrew Zuckerman about the importance of long-view historical research, the problematic nature of “design thinking,” the deep value of a liberal arts education, and the relevance today of Martin Heidegger’s philosophical perspectives on time and technology.

In this episode, Karen Piiranen shares her experience with past life regressions and light healing and explains how implementing this modality could help you change your life and understand why you are doing what you are doing.  Maybe you are thinking about your purpose in life? Maybe you keep attracting the same type of people as a romantic partner and you are asking yourself why I keep seeing the same patterns? In this episode, you will find answers to some of your questions      

  Paul and Gina meet up with Christian Madsbjerg to discuss the ideas behind his new book, “Sensemaking: The Power of Humanities in the Age of the Algorithm” What happens when you take a philosopher out of their element and plunk them into management? How can the business and tech worlds benefit from the humanities? Are we putting too much trust into algorithms and the promise of artificial intelligence? Courtesy of ReD Associates Just because Google does it, doesn’t mean we should do it too: This week Paul Ford and Gina Trapani meet with Christian Madsbjerg, author of Sensemaking: The Power of Humanities in the Age of the Algorithm. Christian ruminates on the limits of the algorithm, bringing human insight into tech and business where artificial intelligence falls short, and the impact of Elon Musk (ed. note: unfortunaltey this interview was recorded before the Met Gala) 4:00 — Christian: “Philosophers are for critique and against suggesting anything. But if you want to make something, you’ve got to suggest something.” 4:55 — Christian: “[Philosophers] see there’s still a way to have integrity in what you’re doing, and still deal with the kinds of things and the way they want to deal with them but in a different world.” 7:15 — Christian: “I suppose philosophy is just making manifestos — what’s sort of underneath us all the time, and that we didn’t think about. What’s happening, at least in the technology space right now, it’s this big reckoning. There’s this big sort of realization that there’s more to this than we thought there was. That’s what a philosopher would do, they would ask, ‘based on what do you say that? What are the underlying assumptions?’” 8:15 — Paul: “A vast number of our conversations… are ultimately about ethics. It’s a constant refrain through the organization. It’s daily and it’s top-to-bottom. Everything we do — maybe also because we deal with so many abstractions and so many requirements from the client — it’s more about preventing unethical situations.” 10:40 — Christian: “It’s often a group of people that aren’t like you and trying to understand what their life is like. ‘What is it like to be them?’ is the basic idea. You can enter their world and you can enter it in a way that can inform that world with whatever you’re making. 13:45 — Christian: “There are things we humans can do that we don’t understand yet. The fact that the machine can beat us in chess doesn’t mean that it can beat us in every other aspect of life, including understanding each other.” 16:20 — Paul: “No one is going to buy a car that sacrifices your life to save another life… We’re about to hit a wall. This is where capitalism and ethics are about to have a very exciting moment around self driving cars.” 16:45 — Christian: “Another way to think about driverless cars is [asking] are they really so attractive? Some people enjoy driving cars […]and that’s worth something as well. Another way of seeing it is that you can look at the people that get slaughtered in traffic every day, but does that really mean that all cars have to be driverless? Isn’t it a magical thing if you think about all the people that step into a car every day and they somehow find their way through these streets and they don’t crash?” 20:50 — Christian: “I wish [Elon Musk] would represent a more interesting dream for eighteen-year-olds than going to Mars.” 21:05 — Christian: “The first process is that in any public institution or any company there is a language that is often native to that place… The first thing is to translate that business language, or the language of the institution, into a human language. So how would human beings think about this? What would be the human phenomenon at the heart of this?” 24:15 — Paul: “So sensemaking as a practice is observing and understanding an organization well enough that you now have a foundation for organizational change, for defining what needs to happen now.” 25:55 — Christian: “The humanities are the place where you can try to exercise the muscle of [understanding] others in the most advanced way… The world of literature and art is a place where you can see human worlds in a way that’s advanced and interesting and often beautiful. So, often, the people that are good at [sensemaking] have a level of sensitivity to it.” A full transcript of this episode is available. LINKS Sensemaking: The Power of the Humanities in the Age of the Algorithm by Christian Madsbjerg ReD Associates The Moment of Clarity: Using the Human Sciences to Solve Your Toughest Business Problems by Christian Madsbjerg Elon Musk wants to colonize Mars with SpaceX Track Changes is the weekly technology and culture podcast from Postlight, hosted by Paul Ford and Rich Ziade. Production, show notes and transcripts by EDITAUDIO. Podcast logo and design by Will Denton of Postlight. 

This episode goes deep into understanding your customers as people instead of just abstractions and how to make better business decisions. For the past 20 years, Christian Madsbjerg has worked as a management consultant. He writes, speaks, and teaches on the practical application of the Human Sciences and his work has been featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, The Washington Post, Der Spiegel, and Bloomberg Businessweek. His latest book, Sensemaking: The Power of the Humanities in the Age of the Algorithm, was released in the spring of 2017 by Hachette Book Group. His book Moment of Clarity, co-written with Mikkel Rasmussen and published in the fall of 2014, has been published in 15+ languages. Christian studied philosophy and political science in Copenhagen and London and has a Masters from the University of London..   Podcast Highlights Who is Christian Madsbjerg? Christian always thought he would be an academic but his experience in university put him on the different path towards entrepreneurship instead. According to research, only 10% of decisions are made based on data within billion dollar businesses. Christian always wondered why so many businesses made so many bad decisions when data is always available. This lead to his consultancy and the focus of his writing. Most Entrepreneurs Are Guessing All great businesses are found on an insight into how to serve a group of people in a meaningful way. Looking at people and listening to them is better than asking them. Understanding Your Customers You can get a really good understanding of your customers by going to the area where they lead their lives and observe. Engage in their life and try to walk a mile in their shoes. Instead of guessing, spend some time with your future customers and develop a hypothesis. Increasing Your Odds Of Success Innovate on many different things at the same time. The same product can seem very different if you change a few other things. Sensemaking CEO’s of the modern corporate world are so separated from the average customer that the people they serve become abstractions. Without data, they have no way to make good decisions. Try not to look at people as numbers, but as individuals. Choosing a group and then understanding it should be the target. Go to the savannah instead of the zoo. Your Customer Has To Be The Frontend Of Your Business Reference: Sensemaking: The Power of the Humanities in the Age of the Algorithm, Christian Madsbjerg The Moment of Clarity: Using the Human Sciences to Solve Your Toughest Business Problems, Christian Madsbjerg   Christian’s Takeaway Get strength from understanding the people you serve. Get inspired by going out and meeting the customers you serve.    Links: Sensemaking: The Power of the Humanities in the Age of the Algorithm www.redassociates.com   Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe to the show on iTunes!

Are you running your business like a business?   Systems, processes, checklists? Oh my!  Meet the ULTIMATE system guy and my guest on this episode, Randy Tobbe!  Randy sits as Vice President and the driving force behind one the most powerful transaction management platforms, Realty Commander which has exploded on the scene by offering agent’s, teams and brokers an all-in-one solution to the most of common challenges real estate professionals face on a daily basis…it also happens to be the very program I use for my business and team! Being on the forefront of technology in the Real Estate Industry listen in as Randy breaks down where tech is taking us, the emerging changes he see's coming our way and how Realty Commander is planning for the future to make your job easier! Here are some of the key takeaways you get from this episode. What is one of the biggest friction points for real estate agents.The challenges we face as agents.What can you do to become more efficient and close more deals.How the client experience affects your bottom line.Changes you need to be aware of and how you can take advantage of them. Tip on open house you don’t want to miss! Items Mentioned in This Episode: Realty Commander Dean Jackson The Emyth by Michael Gerber

On this episode of Second Half Comeback, I bring you part 2 of my conversation with Akshay Nanavati from Existing 2 Living. As a reminder, Akshay is a U.S. Marine and war veteran as well as an explorer and outdoor adventurer who is on a mission to run across every country in the world! We pick up the conversation as Akshay is telling us about a few of his daily rituals. His rituals tend focus on health and energy. He likes to incorporate green smoothies and daily exercise. He also journals and uses a few different reminder and to-do apps to help him find clarity in his day. He goes on to talk about “priming” your subconscious and truly striving towards clarity of lifestyle. My favorite tip from Akshay was to focus first on having true clarity of lifestyle. What kind of life do you ultimately want to live? What kind of adventures do you want to have? What kind of legacy do you want to leave? Then work backward from that primary goal and create milestones towards that goal. Now, plan and execute only the action items that take you to the next milestone.   We talk about the importance of adding elements of “higher mission” to your life as well as focusing on leaving a legacy. Akshay is starting a non-profit foundation that will partner with organizations in each country where he is running to leave a positive impact on the local community. That way his run is ultimately a Higher Mission that will leave a legacy. We talk about the value of using a “meditation on death” philosophy to live your life to the fullest. “Most of us live our lives as if we are never going to die then we die having never really lived”. Finally we talk about what’s next for Akshay and his mission. This September he will be running across 5-7 countries in Europe. He gives us some great advice about tackling a large, intimidating mission. Do the smaller pieces first as you learn the necessary skills and build confidence. For example, He is starting his runs in Europe in the smaller countries while he learns how to manage the logistics and then he will run the larger countries. Also, “ find somebody who has done what you want to do and ask them how they did it”. We finish by talking about the book he is writing. He explains the term “Fearvana” as “a state of unity and bliss without fear that is only achieved through immersion in fear.” This concept helps us turn fear into a positive thing. You can follow Akshay on his journey to run across every country in the world at Existing 2 living  Resources The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz https://www.youtube.com/user/Existing2Living 

Christian Madsbjerg and Mikkel Rasmussen - The Moment of Clarity: Using the Human Sciences to Solve Your Toughest Business Problems, Co-Founders at ReD Associates where they employ social sciences to study human behavior. Christian Madsbjerg has been leading projects and client programs since ReD’s foundation. He writes, teaches, and speaks about the kinds of methods and reasoning needed for fact-based investigations of human activity, emotions, and decision-making processes. He is the author of books on social theory, discourse analysis, and politics. Mikkel B. Rasmussen, a specialist in innovation strategy, is the Director of ReD’s European division. Mikkel founded Mindlab, the first innovation lab for the public sector in Denmark. His work focuses on helping companies create and implement a direction for the future and figure out where and how to focus innovation. He’s on the board of Copenhagen Clean Tech, numerous startups, and several design policy and management firms. What we learn in this episode: • What are the 3 most common types of problems a business can face and which ones are best solved with human sciences? Problems that are known (algorithmic problems).  These can be solved with numerical analysis and spreadsheets. Hypothetical problem.  You have seen the problem before and you can create a hypothesis and calculate your way back. Unknown problems.  Problems that you aren’t sure even exist, but you tend to know something is wrong. These can only be found out using human sciences and observation. • Is yoga a sport? Well, that decision is up to you.  But fitness is now 50% of the sporting industry and women are the largest consumer of sporting apparel. • Why do consumers lie in focus groups? Most people answer questions the way they would like to believe they act.  They would like to think they make rational decisions based on analysis.  However, science has shown us that the majority of the time this is not true. • ReD makes sense of the culture outside a company utilizing 5 phases: Ask the right question Study consumers in their natural environment Pattern recognition and analysis Insight – what to do with the information gained Make sure that the company can understand the recommendations and be ready to act on it. • If you are a business, stop phrasing your question in business terms – phrase it in personal terms.  Turn it into a human question, something that people can experience. Notable Quotables from Christian and Mikkel: