Podcasts about Counterweight

In 2022 Counterweight, the organization that Helen Pluckrose founded and that was absorbed into the Institute for Liberal Values had a virtual conference on Alternatives to Diversity and Inclusion. Starting in 2025, we will be rolling out one talk a month that was presented at the conference. We sit down with the original presenters throughout 2025 to see what has changed since 2022. With Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives seemingly on the chopping block, we are curious to hear what our original participants are witnessing and experiencing on the ground. Is DEI really dead or just in remission? Are there healthy alternatives to DEI that we should consider, or do we throw the baby out with the bathwater and wipe our hands clean? What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments.This month Jennifer Richmond interviews Brandy Shufutinsky.  In the update to her original talk on Liberal Approaches to Diversity and Inclusion, where she highlighted anti-black racism and antisemitism and the ties between the two, we explore what has changed since 2022, especially in light of the Oct 7 2023 massacre of Israeli citizens and the current conversations around Israel and Palestine. The “Global Intifada” is a strange marriage of Islamist and left-wing extremism, often called the red-green coalition. While it is often easy to spot extreme right-wing antisemitism, the red-green version of antisemitism is often unacknowledged. This does not result in the proliferation of diversity and inclusion but rather an erasure of history and the erosion of common values.Podcast Notes:A Woke Right Keeps the Pendulum Swinging, Dmitri Shufutinsky https://whiterosemagazine.com/a-woke-right-keeps-the-pendulum-swinging/Whiteshift: Populism, Immigration and the Future of White Minorities, Eric Kaufmann https://www.amazon.com/Whiteshift-Populism-Immigration-Future-Majorities/dp/1468316974Vatican nativity scene showing baby Jesus on a keffiyeh removed after backlash https://www.timesofisrael.com/vatican-nativity-scene-showing-baby-jesus-on-a-keffiyeh-removed-after-backlash/

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Doug and guest co-host Lauren Draina engage with Michael Blumental, Chief Strategy Officer at Hyro. They discuss Michael's journey from a sales role to a leadership position, the unique challenges of selling in the healthcare industry, and the importance of building relationships. The conversation also touches on hiring practices, the role of AI in healthcare, and the significance of women in leadership roles. Michael shares valuable insights on navigating sales processes, utilizing AI tools, and fostering a collaborative work environment.

In 2022 Counterweight, the organization that Helen Pluckrose founded and that was absorbed into the Institute for Liberal Values had a virtual conference on Alternatives to Diversity and Inclusion. Starting in 2025, we will be rolling out one talk a month that was presented at the conference. We sit down with the original presenters throughout 2025 to see what has changed since 2022. With Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives seemingly on the chopping block, we are curious to hear what our original participants are witnessing and experiencing on the ground. Is DEI really dead or just in remission? Are there healthy alternatives to DEI that we should consider, or do we throw the baby out with the bathwater and wipe our hands clean? What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments.This month Jennifer Richmond interviews Zander Keig.  In his update to his original talk on Liberal Approaches to Diversity and Inclusion, where he shared elegant ways to emphasize heterodox views in trans care, Zander updates us on how the conversation on trans identity has changed over the past three years. Zander continues to approach the conversation always centering the individual and the search for “third spaces” to navigate “third rail” issues. Zander reviews some big changes over the past three years, including the recently discussed science that suggests that rapid and rabid adherence to sex change as a solution for exploring gender identity, may need reconsideration. Unfortunately, what has not changed is the polarization that continues to hijack the conversation, making genuine progress elusive.You can find his original presentation here: https://youtu.be/fJxCDJMPwvY

Doug and Scott Bowerman discuss the innovative approach of Photon Health in empowering patients through ownership of their prescriptions. Scott shares his experiences as an early-stage salesperson, emphasizing the importance of trust, adaptability, and effective sales strategies in the healthcare sector. They explore the challenges and opportunities in early-stage sales, the significance of networking and conferences, and the future direction of Photon Health, focusing on price transparency and patient engagement.

Doug Rogers and James Kanary welcome Lauren Draina, who shares her journey in the healthcare IT space and her exciting transition to becoming the founder and CEO of the Growth Opportunity. The conversation delves into the importance of identifying market needs, the role of coaching in leadership, and the common blind spots that growth leaders face. Lauren emphasizes the need for effective strategies, building trust within teams, and the significance of creating a culture of feedback. The discussion also touches on evaluating team performance and making tough decisions, as well as the lessons learned from leadership transitions.

In this episode of the Counterweight Podcast, hosts Doug Rogers and James Kanary engage in a deep discussion with panelists Matt Wilson and Michael Coggins about the challenges and innovations in healthcare technology. They explore the origin stories of their respective companies, the impact of COVID-19 on the healthcare industry, and the importance of problem-solving and adaptability in a rapidly changing environment. The conversation also delves into sales strategies, company culture, hiring practices, and the role of AI in enhancing healthcare services. The episode concludes with audience questions, providing insights into the future of healthcare technology and the significance of empathy in patient care.

 In 2022 Counterweight, the organization that Helen Pluckrose founded and that was absorbed into the Institute for Liberal Values had a virtual conference on Alternatives to Diversity and Inclusion. Starting in 2025, we will be rolling out one talk a month that was presented at the conference. We sit down with the original presenters throughout 2025 to see what has changed since 2022. With Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives seemingly on the chopping block, we are curious to hear what our original participants are witnessing and experiencing on the ground. Is DEI really dead or just in remission? Are there healthy alternatives to DEI that we should consider, or do we throw the baby out with the bathwater and wipe our hands clean? What do you think? This month Jennifer Richmond interviews Will Reusch.  In his update to her original talk on Liberal Approaches to Diversity and Inclusion, where he shared practical tips for difficult conversations and communicating across divides, Will shares with us his latest work on how to Brainwash-proof kids. Despite DEI being on the wane across America, Will tells us that they are now too often baked into K12 academic standards, making them more difficult to dismiss. As education becomes more decentralized with the rise of new school opportunities, Will is taking the momentum to move education from an obedience model that values compliance over curiosity, with his own online courses. His ultimate aim in creating Patterdox is the pursuit of truth that rewards curiosity and critical thinking. You can find his original conference presentation here: https://youtu.be/ZCogWT-6N3EPodcast Notes:Will's socials:https://www.instagram.com/willreusch/https://x.com/teecherreuschWebsite: www.patterdox.comThe Brainwash Proof masterclass can be accessed here:  https://patterdox.com/masterclassGender: https://youtu.be/-NW6J0uzpXI?si=q9LQKgCWlLYTi0Em Critical Social Justice: https://youtu.be/XaC3ObDSqzQ?si=IYucpCz6Sx8kg2oQ 

Doug interviews Kristel Hladky, COO of SparkChange, a healthcare technology company focused on revenue cycle management. Kristel shares her journey from working at a large corporation to joining a startup, the challenges of growing a company, and the importance of building a strong company culture. She discusses the role of data and automation in improving healthcare financial outcomes and emphasizes the significance of communication and client feedback in driving the company's success. Kristel also touches on her personal life, balancing work and family, and her passion for writing.

Doug and James welcome Andy Rellihan, Chief Commercial Officer at Payground, to discuss the challenges and innovations in healthcare payments. They explore the evolution of Payground, the importance of aligning mission with financial viability, and the personal experiences that shape healthcare solutions. Andy shares insights on transitioning from corporate environments to startups, the significance of mentorship, and the dynamics of working with venture capital-backed companies. The conversation also touches on setting growth targets, building effective partnerships, and the value of continuous learning in sales leadership.

Doug Rogers and James Kanary engage with Bryan Christianson, a seasoned sales leader with over 25 years of experience in healthcare technology. Bryan shares insights from his career, including the development of his framework, the 'Seven Laws of the Jungle,' which outlines key principles for effective sales leadership. The conversation delves into the balance between immediate results and long-term strategy, the importance of aligning sales goals with company objectives, and the evolving role of AI in healthcare. Bryan emphasizes the significance of people as a competitive advantage and offers practical advice for new sales leaders navigating their roles.

Doug interviews Kelly Crockett, Vice President of Strategic Impact at Launch Code, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free technical training and job placement for individuals seeking careers in technology. Kelly shares her journey to Launch Code, the importance of non-traditional education, and how the organization supports mid-career transitions. The conversation highlights success stories of Launch Coders, the benefits for employers hiring from Launch Code, and the various programs available for individuals looking to enhance their skills. The episode concludes with insights on how employers can engage with Launch Code to find the right talent for their organizations.Key TakeawaysLaunch Code provides free technical training to motivated individuals.The organization focuses on non-traditional education pathways.Only 25% of the US population holds a college degree.Mid-career transitions can be daunting but rewarding.Launch Coders often bring diverse life experiences to tech roles.Employers benefit from hiring passionate and driven individuals.Success stories highlight the transformative impact of Launch Code.Courses are designed to meet current workforce demands.Employer engagement is crucial for tailoring training programs.Launch Code aims to create successful matches between candidates and employers.

In 2022 Counterweight, the organization that Helen Pluckrose founded and that was absorbed into the Institute for Liberal Values had a virtual conference on Alternatives to Diversity and Inclusion. Starting in 2025, we will be rolling out one talk a month that was presented at the conference. We sit down with the original presenters throughout 2025 to see what has changed since 2022. With Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives seemingly on the chopping block, we are curious to hear what our original participants are witnessing and experiencing on the ground. Is DEI really dead or just in remission? Are there healthy alternatives to DEI that we should consider, or do we throw the baby out with the bathwater and wipe our hands clean? What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments.This month Jennifer Richmond interviews Ellie Avishai. In her update to her original talk on Liberal Approaches to Diversity and Inclusion, Ellie reminds us that is always our job to be truth seekers despite which way the winds shift. And our conversation shifts from its original emphasis on DEI in the workplace to DEI in schools. In her original talk she underlines the importance of having clarity for workplace values, here we talk about clarity of purpose in our schools. So, just what is the purpose of schools? Well, the answer is complicated and varied, but if Ellie could boil it down to one thing, it would be the development of democratic citizens. The ultimate aim of education is to develop the intellectual capacity and curiosity to engage people different from oneself, and that is exactly the work she does as the Director of the Mill Center at UATX. You can find her original conference presentation here: https://youtu.be/kGE6TsZ00mMPodcast Notes:Public Goods, Private Goods: The American Struggle over Educational Goals, David Labaree, American Educational Research Journal, Vol 34, No 1 (Spring 1997) pp. 39 - 81.The Mill Institute: https://www.uaustin.org/mill

In 2022 Counterweight, the organization that Helen Pluckrose founded and that was absorbed into the Institute for Liberal Values had a virtual conference on Alternatives to Diversity and Inclusion. Starting in 2025, we will be rolling out one talk a month that was presented at the conference. We sit down with the original presenters throughout 2025 to see what has changed since 2022. With Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives seemingly on the chopping block, we are curious to hear what our original participants are witnessing and experiencing on the ground. Is DEI really dead or just in remission? Are there healthy alternatives to DEI that we should consider, or do we throw the baby out with the bathwater and wipe our hands clean? What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments. This week Elizabeth Spievak interviews Angel Eduardo. This interview took place in late 2024, so his views may have changed over the course of the past few months, but in update to his original talk on Liberal Approaches to Diversity and Inclusion, Angel tells us that buying into DEI was like buying a car that is a lemon. We should still buy cars, just not lemons. The best way to create the unity that was the kindest interpretation of some of the DEI movement, is not to dismiss the effort to value diversity and inclusion, but rather to learn to “star-man” our fellow citizens, embracing the best version of our humanity. You can find his original conference presentation here: https://youtu.be/55nDT-9HZws

Kyle McAllister, CEO and co-founder of Trially, joins The Counterweight to talk about his recent attendance to the JPM Health Conference. The JPM Health Conference brings thousands from around the world with many start-ups using it as a networking and connecting place to meet investors. Kyle shares his experience attending for the first time. Talks about why, as a founder, it was important to go, and what strategies he used to make it effective.

In this episode of The Counterweight Podcast, Doug Rogers and his co-panelists discuss the challenges and opportunities in the healthcare technology space. They explore the journey of transitioning from large corporations to startups, the importance of vision and data management in healthcare, and the future of the industry as it heads into 2025. The conversation highlights the significance of community and collaboration in driving growth and innovation in healthcare.

Our episode this time is on *Friends at the Table's COUNTERweight season (2015-2016), a podcast that covers the average arc of a queer friend group, from gig work to radical regime change. Mechs discussed: Megalo File Regent's Brilliance Panther Apokine many, many Divines Other images: on our website. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). You can find OSG on Twitter at @osg_pod, Instagram at @osg_pod, TikTok at @osg_pod, YouTube at @osg_pod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send pilot queries (and other questions/feedback) to questions@osgpod.com. Content warnings for this episode: discussions of war, historical conflict, dehumanization, poverty, child labor/exploitation, unethical science, insurgency and counterinsurgency, serious bodily harm, and other topics varying per episode that we may touch on. Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor on Pixabay. Other sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use or commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on the sampled audio. If you've read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot!

Doug Rogers and James Kanary welcome Chris Kemp, Senior Vice President of MultiPlan, to discuss his journey in healthcare, leadership philosophy, and the challenges of navigating the healthcare market. Chris shares insights on the importance of culture, growth mindset, and the need for innovation in the healthcare industry. He emphasizes the significance of building relationships, understanding market dynamics, and the unique position MultiPlan holds in bridging the gap between payers and providers. The discussion also touches on the importance of community and continuous learning in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape.

In this episode, Doug Rogers and James Kanary engage with Jay Taylor, Chief Growth Officer at Brave Health, a Medicaid-first virtual outpatient mental health provider. They discuss Jay's journey into mental health, the challenges and strategies of expanding services in the Medicaid landscape, and the importance of understanding health policy. The conversation highlights the balance between mission and margin in mental health services, the role of mental health in overall health, and the significance of communication and trust in leadership. Jay shares insights on hiring for growth, continuous improvement, and the inspiration that drives him in his role.

Doug Rogers and James Kanary welcome Casey Schirk, Senior Vice President at Commerce Bank, to discuss his journey into sales, the role of Commerce Bank in the healthcare sector, and the importance of sustainable growth in healthcare finance. Casey shares personal anecdotes, insights into the financial pressures facing healthcare providers, and the strategies Commerce Bank employs to support its partners. The conversation also touches on the challenges of transitioning from startups to established organizations, the impact of economic conditions on growth strategies, and the significance of building a team culture focused on healthcare solutions.

Doug and James interviews Eric Hren, the Chief Growth Officer at Innowell, who shares his journey from the U.S. to Australia and his insights into the mental health landscape. Eric discusses the challenges of transitioning from a large corporate environment to a scale-up, emphasizing the importance of building authentic relationships and the role of storytelling in sales. He highlights the need for discipline and intentionality in career growth and offers practical advice for navigating the complexities of demand generation in the mental health sector. The conversation concludes with a light-hearted discussion about Kansas City BBQ, showcasing Eric's personal side.

Doug Rogers and James Kanary welcome Chris Vernaci, Senior Vice President of Growth and Commercial Sales at HART, a health tech startup. The conversation explores Chris's journey from large corporations like Cerner and Oracle to a smaller, agile environment at HART. They discuss the challenges of name recognition in the healthcare industry, strategies for targeting clients, and the importance of team culture and coaching in sales. Chris shares insights on learning from failure, managing expectations, and the future of healthcare data movement, emphasizing the need for seamless data integration to drive innovation in the industry.

Doug and James interview Juan Corona, the Vice President of Sales at Track My Solutions. Juan shares his unique journey from finance to sales, emphasizing the importance of taking risks and learning from failures. He discusses the significance of strategic selling, understanding client needs, and creating a culture of vulnerability within leadership. Juan also highlights the need for a consumer-centric approach in healthcare and the value of hiring for soft skills over experience. The conversation concludes with insights on building a sales team, navigating board meetings, and the future of healthcare.

In this episode of the Counterweight Podcast, hosts Doug Rogers and James Kanary welcome Rhys Gay, the head of US Sales and Distribution at Butterfly Network. Rhys shares his journey from a support role to leading sales in a groundbreaking handheld ultrasound company. The conversation delves into Rhys's sales methodology, leadership style, and the importance of building trust and relationships in sales. They discuss the challenges of navigating market changes, the future of handheld ultrasound technology, and the significance of humility and adaptability in leadership. Rhys also shares insights on team dynamics and the importance of celebrating both wins and learnings in a competitive environment.

We all need community, and community relies on accessibility. Matt Westfall drives that point home through his Cheshire, CT, brewery, Counter Weight. A sociology major, Westfall pivoted towards hops after college, but his degree serves as a foundation for what he has come to build. With an eye towards brewing approachable, high-quality beer as well as providing a welcoming environment, Westfall has opened his space to many community partners. Whether it's a weekend barre or yoga class, a comedy show, or trivia, Counter Weight has become a weekly hang for many people. Westfall's plan is working: brew good and affordable beer for people who want to have something to rely on while also inviting patrons in for a multitude of events. We all need community. IGs: Counter Weight⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Beer People⁠⁠ Websites: Counter Weight, ⁠⁠Beer People⁠⁠ Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lotiecreates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, we speak withAmie Teske, a health tech sales professional and advisor and founder of The Echelon. Amie shares her experience in the industry and discusses her work with building the Echelon, a community for health tech sales professionals. She emphasizes the importance of keeping sales teams focused and productive, and highlights the need for leaders to prioritize their people. Amie also discusses the power of referrals and the impact of being present with your team. She concludes by discussing the challenges of managing growth expectations and the importance of realistic goal-setting. In this conversation, Amie discusses the importance of aligning the goals of the sales team with the individual motivations of the team members. She emphasizes the need for sales leaders to triangulate what people say, what they do, and what they want in order to create achievable goals. Amie also highlights the importance of breaking down the sales numbers and creating a story that balances the expectations of the board with the motivators of the team. She emphasizes the need for strong sales operations teams and the value of building relationships with board members and investors.

Helen Pluckrose has been a formidable voice in the cultural and intellectual debates surrounding critical social justice, liberalism, and free speech. I've admired her work for some time, particularly her rigorous analysis of the philosophical underpinnings of these movements. In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Helen about her new book, "The Counterweight Handbook," which offers practical strategies for those navigating the challenges posed by critical social justice ideologies in the workplace and beyond.As with all Origins Podcasts, we spent some time learning about Helen's own origins, which are just as compelling as her work. From her early years, where she balanced a career in care with a passion for English literature, to her later involvement in the Grievance Studies Affair, which exposed the weaknesses in certain academic fields, Helen has consistently demonstrated a concern for the wellbeing of others and a commitment to liberal values and intellectual honesty.In our discussion, we covered the origins and evolution of critical social justice, the impact of postmodern thought on modern social theories, and the ongoing challenges of promoting free speech in an increasingly polarized world. Helen shared insights from her work with Counterweight, an organization she founded to support individuals facing ideological pressure in their professional lives. We worked through her new book, which provides remarkably useful guides for dealing with challenges that misplaced critical social justice pressures might impose upon you in the workplace and elsewhere. This conversation was both enlightening and engaging. It offers valuable perspectives for anyone interested in the intersection of culture, politics, and philosophy. Helen is a wonderfully clear thinker, a sympathetic presence and a powerful advocate for the principles of liberalism, and it was a pleasure to spend time discussing her work and writing. I hope you find this episode as insightful and useful as I did.As always, an ad-free video version of this podcast is also available to paid Critical Mass subscribers. Your subscriptions support the non-profit Origins Project Foundation, which produces the podcast. The audio version is available free on the Critical Mass site and on all podcast sites, and the video version will also be available on the Origins Project YouTube. Get full access to Critical Mass at lawrencekrauss.substack.com/subscribe

Lisa Rosenkoetter, Vice President of Growth at Iodine Software, shares her journey in sales and leadership. She started as a telemarketer in college and discovered her passion for sales. Lisa emphasizes the importance of building rapport and connections with clients and team members. She also discusses the challenges of leadership, including imposter syndrome and having difficult conversations. Lisa believes in being clear and kind in her communication and focusing on connection rather than constructive criticism. She highlights the need for alignment between mission and margin in the healthcare industry and the importance of innovation and adapting to market changes. The conversation explores the importance of understanding market opportunities and the need for open communication within a growth team. It emphasizes the value of analyzing why wins and losses occur and providing feedback to leadership and product teams. The discussion also touches on the shift in healthcare IT towards value-based selling and the need to demonstrate the value and return on investment of solutions. The conversation concludes with insights on leadership, including the importance of continuous learning and growth, and the advice to persevere and ask for opportunities.

The stated goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs are often reasonable, if not noble—to create a more welcoming and inclusive environment for all. Yet, as more and more people are discovering, DEI as commonly practiced isn't a natural extension of past civil rights movements or an ethical framework for opposing discrimination on the grounds of race, sex, etc. Rather, it is inextricably connected with an illiberal and authoritarian ideology—Critical Social Justice—that demands adherence to its tenets and punishes any dissent from its dogma. Even the mildest questions about Critical Social Justice claims—that all white people are racists, that all underrepresented minorities are oppressed, that sex and gender differences have no biological basis, that censorship is a necessary good—are regularly met by DEI trainers and HR officers with pat commands: “Educate yourself,” “Do the work,” “Listen and learn.” At work, raises, promotions, and future employment often depend on our nodding approval of such claims. At school, grades, nominations, and awards are often contingent upon our active agreement with these beliefs. In our daily lives, Critical Social Justice ideology poses a genuine threat not only to our fundamental rights but also to the future of our democratic systems, but if we suggest this, we risk being canceled or shunned by community members. When facing a choice between silent submission and risky if ethical opposition, what is a person to do? While a growing number of groups concerned about the nature of Critical Social Justice have begun to attack it from the top down through legal, financial, and political means, The Counterweight Handbook takes a decidedly different and novel approach. It works from the bottom up and is written to empower individuals who wish to combat Critical Social Justice in their personal and professional lives. Based on the author's years of experience studying, exposing, and fighting Critical Social Justice ideology and advising individuals and organizations struggling with it, The Counterweight Handbook is designed to help people address Critical Social Justice problems in the most ethical and effective way possible. It not only offers principled responses to the main claims of Critical Social Justice but also teaches individuals what to do when they are asked to affirm beliefs they do not hold, undergo training in an ideology they cannot support, or submit to antiscientific testing and retraining of their “unconscious” minds. In short, it is for all of us who believe in freedom of speech and conscience, who wish to push back against the hostile work and educational environments Critical Social Justice has created, and who want to stand up for our individual liberties and universal rights. Helen Pluckrose is a liberal political and cultural writer and was one of the founders of Counterweight. A participant in the Grievance Studies Affair probe that highlighted problems in Critical Social Justice scholarship, she is the coauthor of Cynical Theories and Social (In)justice. She lives in England and can be found on X @HPluckrose Shermer and Pluckrose discuss: origin of the problem • DEI and CRT • what it means to “Educate yourself,” “Do the work,” “Listen and learn.” • top-down vs. bottom-up counter measures • race reckoning • antiracism • gender ideology • decolonizing and dismantling • fragility • intersectionality • normativity • positionality • privilege • wokeness.

In this conversation, Nick Helfrich, Chief Growth Officer of Certify, shares his journey from starting in sales at Cerner to becoming a sales leader. He emphasizes the importance of being a student of healthcare, understanding the sales process, and knowing your territory and clients. Nick also discusses the transition from individual contributor to leader and the challenges he faced, such as flying at the right elevation and balancing tactical and strategic work. He highlights the significance of intentionality, data-driven decision-making, and involving the client in the sales process. Lastly, Nick talks about managing risk and uncertainty and the importance of having a process while adapting to the client's needs. Nick discusses the importance of communication, asking the hard questions, and training sales teams. He emphasizes the value of feedback and practice in creating a safe and effective sales culture. Nick also shares his approach to dealing with high growth expectations and the importance of data in driving sales success. He highlights the qualities of grit and perseverance as key attributes he looks for in potential hires.

We are joined by David Friederichs, Managing Director of the South Region for Innovaccer. David is an accomplished leader, sales person, and recognized knowledge expert on value based care. David discusses leadership influences throughout his life, characteristics he views as important when hiring new team members, and strategies for managing complex sales engagements.

Summary Caroline VanDeusen, VP of Strategic Partnerships for ModRN Health, shares her journey from finance to sales and her experience in the healthcare and digital health industry. She emphasizes the importance of empathy, consultative sales, and understanding the operations side of the business. Caroline also highlights the yin and yang dynamic between visionary leaders and operational leaders in successful companies. She encourages setting incremental goals, documenting progress, and involving team members in the goal-setting process. Caroline's unique perspective as both an investor and a sales professional provides valuable insights into building successful businesses. Caroline Vandeusen recommends the book 'The Intangibles of Leadership'. She emphasizes the value of curiosity, asking questions, and being intellectually curious when evaluating potential hires. Caroline also highlights the need for transparency and accessibility in the healthcare system. She shares her personal mission to provide healthcare to underserved populations and improve the overall healthcare experience.

In this conversation, Jeff Stocker discusses his background, his role in healthcare IT, and his perspective on sales. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity and genuine connection in sales, and how it is not mutually exclusive from making a living. Jeff also highlights the value of structured training in sales and the impact it had on his career. He shares two milestones that catapulted him to the next level: the opportunity to pursue domestic government sales and the success he achieved in government contracts. These experiences instilled confidence in himself and his belief in the value of the work he was doing. In this conversation, Jeff discusses his transition from being an individual contributor to managing people and the challenges that come with it. He emphasizes the importance of being a therapist as a leader and manager, listening to and understanding the grievances of team members while remaining focused on the mission. Jeff also talks about the dynamics of managing people of different ages and experience levels. The conversation then shifts to the dichotomy between management and leadership and the need to balance listening and empathy with making tough decisions. They discuss the unrealistic expectations set by higher-ups and the choices leaders have to make in navigating those expectations. They also explore the growth potential in healthcare information technology and the importance of understanding the industry and staying informed. Jeff shares his habits of remaining a student of healthcare and practicing mindfulness to stay focused and motivated.

Grant Johnson, CRO for Illuminate, joins the Counterweight podcast. Grant discusses his journey into sales, challenges and opportunities he has had throughout his career, and what has helped him overcome obstacles.

First episode with James and Myself talking about why start a podcast, the meaning by "The Counterweight", and what we hope to accomplish.

There is no greater potential impact upon our societies that that of the Preacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He may answer to the Presbytery, or to a denomination, or the board, or no one at all. Yet, every Preacher is accountable directly to Almighty God for his message. Simply put, every Preacher, pastor, deacon, priest, and so, will answer to Jesus Christ on the day of Judgement for the message he preaches, and for the message he does not preach (regardless of what his “board” says). Our culture is flooded with evil, and not just the moral sins we are familiar with. Telling children that they are by-products of time and chance (Evolution) is every bit as evil as teaching that sodomy is to be normal. The lie of Evolution makes way for a godless universe without right or wrong or a Judgement Day. Evolution opens to door to make sodomy acceptable — in a world where our existence is a matter of time and chance, how can there be right nor wrong? Refuting Evolution is not difficult. Pastor and Preachers are supposed to be the most intellectually capable men around. Explaining the implications of Evolution and the presuppositions that Evolution requires is not complicated if the Preacher dares to tread down that path. And that is where the problem lies — a lack of intellectual honesty, curiosity and courage. Preachers of the past several generations by-and-large simply stay away from challenging the “scientifically accepted” belief system imposed upon us by the Luciferian system we labor under. In fact, few Preachers understand that we live under a Satanic system now. They have believed the lie that it is possible to live in a “neutral” society and conduct their business as Preachers in a theoretical “open market” of ideas, and, that this “open market” is and should be the standard for a society. First, there is no “open market” where all have an equal starting point. Government schools and institutions impose Satanic values upon children and the rest of society. What are Satanic values? That God is simply an idea that people may or may not choose to believe in. That “science” is the path of the true scholar and intellect. That every person can and should choose their own path; which is the advice the Serpent offered Eve in the Garden of Eden that led to our Fall. Or does the Preacher even believe that any more? Has the Preacher accepted the premise that we “evolved” over time and that there was no Fall? Enough epistemology. Preachers have the capability of refuting the lies in our Luciferian world if they simply believed and therefore spoke. (2 Cor 4:13). Belief is required. Does the Preacher believe that Jesus Christ is the creator of all things created? Is Jesus Christ literally Lord of all creation, including the souls of men, the nations of the world? Does the Preacher believe we are to bring discipline to the Nations? Or does the Preacher believe he teaches a “personal” religion of “individual” salvation, and a general code of morality? Is Christ King, or just a religion? If you believe, you will speak. Unless . . . Many men will not speak because they fear rejection, poverty, hatred, ridicule, and physical pain and death. Including Preachers. Demanding that Christ is King is highly offensive to the world and to the Jews (who are Satan's synagogue on this earth). It is easier to reduce the message until it becomes inoffensive to the world. Pastors justify this by saying to themselves “we just want people to be saved.” But why is salvation necessary at all if there was no Fall, if we are by-products of time and chance? If God “loves” everybody, why not openly become a Unitarian Universalist? Not that Pastors preach hell-fire . . . not at all. And yet the entire premise of Salvation is that there is Damnation. No Damnation means no salvation — salvation from what? And here the Evangelical Pastor agains becomes creative and it is salvation from a hard life. If you just have faith and believe and straighten out your morality you will have a better life — “God has a wonderful plan for your life!” And church become filled and the Pastor is “successful” and remains in good standing with the world. The problem is not the world or Satan or his synagogue. The problem is that we, Preachers, either do not believe (and therefore speak), or we yearn to be friends with the world and fail to offer up what we truly believe: that Christ is King, the the Great Commission is to bring discipline to entire nations, that the Jews are Satan's synagogue, that the Ten Commandments are eternal are are for all nations today, that we were directly created by Jesus Christ in the image of God and that Evolution is a lie . . . and so on. There IS a counterweight to Hollywood, the public schools, the universities, the music industry, to the Jews — it is the Preachers in the pulpit who refuse to reduce the Gospel of Jesus Christ to a message that does not offend anyone. It is simply false that we can fill our churches and “save the lost” if we become inoffensive to the world — we have proven that in America — we are a debauched civilization because we are a bankrupt church led by men who either do not believe, or who lack courage. We have yet to encounter what real opposition to the Gospel looks like because we have failed to stand up and offer a fight. We live in a Luciferian Theocracy — not some morally neutral society — we labor under the Serpents lash very much like the Hebrews of old who were content to stay in Egypt. This both unbelief and rebellion. This isn't meant to be a scolding. It is meant to be a banner of hope. It is meant to be a message of Freedom in Jesus Christ. It is meant to confirm to Pastors and Preachers that, yes, they can and must break the self-imposed silence we have labored under. Satan is wily and he couches his slavery as freedom, and his evil as morality. The devil's children will accuse you of being racist, intolerant, divisive, antisemitic, homophobic, anti-science — the list of moral cudgels is long, and Satan (and his children) will beat you endlessly with those cudgels of you allow them. Stop being their slave. Stop submitting to their false moralities. Rejoice when you are hated by those who hated (and murdered) Jesus Christ. Free thyself, Preacher. Fritz Berggren, PHD Colorado June 21, 2024 A.D.

DEI training has shifted from promoting equity to being weakly replaced with critical social justice, which today's guest claims is inherently racist. Dr. Erec Smith, an anti-racist activist, shares how business owners can foster a diverse company culture – without the guise of generic performative activism. KEY TOPICS The ways that contemporary DEI trainings are “inherently racist.” How to “climate check” your company. Ways to organically foster diversity in your company – WITHOUT QUOTAS.   CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Mission of Decidedly 00:52 Boring Required Trainings 04:13 Dr. Eric Smith's Experience with DEI Training 06:11 Prescriptive Racism 09:09 Limitations of Modern DEI Initiatives 12:29 Shortcomings of Critical Social Justice 19:00 Changing Definitions of Words 27:54 White People's Involvement in DEI 29:20 The Pressure to Conform 32:42 Root Motivations of DEI 35:07 Fostering a Diverse Business 37:58 The Culture of Your Company 41:25 Getting 1:1 with Your Team 44:00 Social Groups 48:00 Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone 51:02 Bridging Relationships 52:58 Empowerment Theory   CONNECT WITH US www.decidedlypodcast.com Subscribe on YouTube Join us on Instagram: @decidedlypodcast Join us on Facebook Shawn's Instagram: @shawn_d_smith Sanger's Instagram: @sangersmith     Thank you to Shelby Peterson of Transcend Media for editing and post-production of the Decidedly podcast.   SANGER'S BOOK: A Life Rich with Significance: Transforming Your Wealth to Meaningful Impact   SHAWN'S BOOK: Plateau Jumping: What to Change When Change Is What You Want   MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION? At Decidedly Wealth Management, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy.  LEARN MORE: www.decidedlywealth.com   SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER:https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001aeU_pPBHJPNJWJBdVbaci6bjGIuEJurH12xHBWDEVT_NxyCadMd7wLSZjcEZglkSjDjehuIbTHD8nABOIdV69ctfYpSzg24RCIytetBUrlIPPKgaGzjGZ8DkM0Wp1LMjbErcYUur7PbZGjeVo4gyXlz821AoJGZR      CONNECT WITH EREC SMITH, PH.D. Website: www.freeblackthought.com Erec Smith is a research fellow at the Cato Institute and an Associate Professor of Rhetoric at York College of Pennsylvania. Although he has eclectic scholarly interests, his primary work focuses on the rhetoric of anti-racist activism, theory, and pedagogy, as well as the role of rhetoric in a free, pluralistic, and civil society.  He co-founded Free Black Thought, a nonprofit highlighting viewpoint diversity within black communities. Free Black Thought includes a compendium of black artists, writers, academics, and public intellectuals not discussed in mainstream media. The organization also has a Journal of Free Black Thought, which publishes anything–from poetry to scholarly work—that discusses or displays a variety of viewpoints within the black diaspora.  Smith is the author of A Critique of Anti-Racism in Rhetoric and Composition: The Semblance of Empowerment (2020), a book in which he scrutinizes contemporary modes of anti-racism in his field. The book was conceived after Smith's observations of his field led him to conclude that anti‐​racist initiatives did more to disempower students and faculty than empower them.  Smith is an advisor for both the Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism and Counterweight, an organization that advocates for classical liberal concepts of social justice.

Helen Pluckrose is a political and cultural writer and commentator, addressing current affairs from a liberal humanist perspective. Her particular focus is current Critical Social Justice (woke) scholarship and activism. Helen took part in the Grievance Studies Affair (along with Peter Bogossian and James Lindsay) which submitted shoddy, ridiculous and ideologically biased papers to academic journals known for publishing Critical Social Justice scholarship. In 2020, she co-authored Cynical Theories with James Lindsay, which traced the evolution of postmodern thought into Critical Social Justice scholarship. In that same year, she co-founded Counterweight, an organization for helping individuals push back at authoritarian Critical Social Justice policies and training programs at their place of work, university or child's school. Helen continues to work with individuals and organizations to resist ideological capture. Helen really just wants you to value evidence-based epistemology and consistently liberal principles.

Aria Joie has a song stuck in her head. She knows all the lyrics. For a long time, whenever she thought of a song, she could hear the guide track too. Her own voice in her earpiece, peppy, encouraging, saying “One fifteen BPM! One, two, three, four!”, counting her through the dance break. That's mostly faded away now.  “Open up my heart,” she sings, and she folds a paper plate in half and puts it in the trash. “Tear open up my heart!” New job tomorrow. New colleagues. She's going into a casino to check out some CCT screw-up. She measures out a little pinch of fish food in her palm, and tips it into the tank by the door. A neon swirl.  It's not “open up my heart,” is it? She's got the lyric wrong. Get a glass of water, Aria. Clear your head. She wishes she could open a window but there's no window in here. She pinches the bridge of her nose. “Open up—“ what was it? How long has she been misremembering? Forget it. It's not important. She goes to the kiosk in the lobby. Gets a soda and a gacha toy. Taps her foot to the music in the elevator on the way back up. Big day tomorrow.  Blackout. The arena goes silent. And then her voice, the first words spoken in the show. “Do you believe in the power of love?” Lightsticks, like a heart beat. “Do you? Do you believe in the power of love?” This week, on COUNTER/Weight 0.5: Thrilled Enough Listen to my heart!   Hosted by Austin Walker (@austin_walker) Featuring Keith J Carberry (@KeithJCarberry), Jack de Quidt (@notquitereal), Ali Acampora (@ali_west), and Art Tebbel (@atebbel)

The robot didn't want to wear the hat: and that's fine. All you can do is try. All you can do is hack the machine that prints the hats and go skipping through it's kaleidoscopic innards. It's a wave of a hand. It's no time wasted, if there's such a thing as wasted time. They said that if you kept being late to class there'd be consequences, but you could access the registration computer from the rooftop of C block and look down at the campus and be exactly as late as you wanted. You could be terrifically late. It's a blink of an eye. And this is SO easy! The machine that prints the hats is easy, some squat little AI inside turning and looking at you, bleary-eyed. Goodbye! The security cameras all over this casino? Trivial. You can see a man about to spill his coffee. He's spilled his coffee. Down in custodial a pink LED clicks on. This is a casino? They store money here? But what would you spend the money on? So, the rent's due, but what are they going to do about that? Evict you?  These are magic tricks. This is sleight of hand. Small fry don't get to see the real stuff. Once you made it to class on time and there was a box on your desk and right between then and the end of the period you spent 6 months in the dream of a dream of some glacial, oily thing. You rearranged planets in the sky between your thumb and index finger. The ocean in the shape of a ring.  Click your fingers. It's cameras. Scrub through the footage. Pay attention, as much as you can. It's just a job: and that's fine. Hack the machine that prints the hats. Do what you love, and you'll never work a day in your life.  This week on COUNTER/Weight 0.4: New Perspectives In the event of a crisis, remain calm!   Hosted by Austin Walker (@austin_walker) Featuring Keith J Carberry (@KeithJCarberry), Jack de Quidt (@notquitereal), Ali Acampora (@ali_west), and Art Tebbel (@atebbel)   Produced by Ali Acampora Cover Art by Craig Sheldon (@shoddyrobot) Music by Jack de Quidt

Cass had not brought their big medical bag. There was the box in the ship, of course, with the mint-coloured lid and little trays, but their black bag hung where it always did: on a hook beside the door, back in Centralia. In the inside pocket of their jacket was a fabric pouch, folded over and sealed with velcro. A thin tube of medical sealant, a pair of needle-nose scissors, a flat spool of thread, antiseptic cream, gauze, and a small phial of epinephrine.  They didn't need any more than that. As soon as Godlove's call came through and they watched him studiously, awkwardly walk through the briefing (each syllable of “Ithikos” carefully sounded, a furrowed, sympathetic brow with the mention of the revenants) they knew that they had been hired as a doctor second, and an Apostolisian first.  Godlove probably expected them to “work their contacts.” They'd have contacts, of course, here in the Sill. No doubt. Among the casino family, or perhaps in the Agora. Perhaps an old friend from the war. That's how it worked. Find an old friend from the war, shake hands, smooth this over. Feel the connection. On a hook beside the door, back in Centralia, hung their medical bag. Below the supplies was a very fine layer of sand. The incendiary fire had fallen on the town across the bay and the whole fishing fleet had gone up like paper and they'd been told run, run, move your body and then the heat had hit them like July. There was also a shell in the shape of a pinwheel.  This week on COUNTER/Weight 0.3: Under the Bus It's never too late to cash out! Hosted by Austin Walker (@austin_walker) Featuring Keith J Carberry (@KeithJCarberry), Jack de Quidt (@notquitereal), Ali Acampora (@ali_west), and Art Tebbel (@atebbel)   Produced by Ali Acampora Cover Art by Craig Sheldon (@shoddyrobot) Music by Jack de Quidt

Sometimes, AuDy had found, people asked them to wait. This was transparently an exercise of power. Sit in there. I'll be right through. Flat silence as minutes passed. There existed a line of tension between one human and another and as one person wound it tauter and tauter - with distance, or silence, or an enforced period of waiting - certain useful anxieties would be sure to emerge in the other. The logic of this seemed sound to AuDy.  On the other side of the room was a framed print of a man in the snow. He was lying on his back. A wire ran from the ceiling down to an outlet just above the floor, painted pale green. The top pin in the outlet carried electricity and the hexagonal grey one beneath it was a mesh hookup. For cleaning robots, and the like. The room was very quiet.  What the people who asked AuDy to wait failed to understand was that  the line they wound as they brewed coffee in a neighbouring room would never grow taut. They could wind and wind and AuDy, silent in the waiting room, tracing the wire up the wall, would unspool their patience with an easy comfort. One minute was one hour was one month was one second.  Years later, just before the door opened, they remembered the man in the snow. He was lying on his back.  This week on COUNTER/Weight 0.2: Valuable Connections What's your lucky number, Aria? Hosted by Austin Walker (@austin_walker) Featuring Keith J Carberry (@KeithJCarberry), Jack de Quidt (@notquitereal), Ali Acampora (@ali_west), and Art Tebbel (@atebbel)   Produced by Ali Acampora Cover Art by Craig Sheldon (@shoddyrobot) Music by Jack de Quidt

Poetic Properties w/Kamplexx Ep. 139 Counterweight Welcome to "Poetic Properties" with Kamplexx, Episode 138 - Counterweight. In this emotionally charged episode, Kamplexx delves into the intricate balance of mental well-being, likening it to a scale experiencing life's ups and downs. Drawing on personal experiences of grief, relationships, and self-discovery, he explores the concept of counterweights—those essential elements that contribute to a healthier mental state. From the importance of resilience as a powerful counterweight to the need for regular mental health check-ins and the fuel of positive habits, Kamplexx guides listeners through the journey of self-awareness and mindful living. He cleverly relates the mind to a car, emphasizing the necessity of tune-ups, quality fuel, and handling detours in life's road trip. Through insightful metaphors and genuine reflections, Kamplexx encourages listeners to find their counterweights, navigate the twists and turns, and remember that the weight of the world doesn't belong to them. Tune in for a transformative exploration of mental resilience and the pursuit of balance on the road of life.   Support TheKamplexx https://linktr.ee/thekamplexx Follow The Kamplexx https://twitter.com/TheKamplexx https://www.instagram.com/kamplexx_/ tiktok.com/@thekamplexx

By two o'clock in the morning, Orth Godlove of the Consolidated Counterweight Technocracy had chosen four names. Cassander Timaeus Berenice: an Apostolosian medic with a cool head and a noble background. They'd be able to use their connections, Orth thought. Speak with the Ithikos in a register others wouldn't. Then there was Mako Trig, some bright-eyed punk kid who claimed to be able to hack anything and everything. He'd dance through their security with a smile. The robot was a risk. Automated Dynamics' presence would raise questions, but if it came to it, Orth trusted that they would be nothing compact steel and ceramic couldn't answer. The last name on the list was a wildcard. He'd had to pull some strings, get some questions answered, make sure that this was the real deal. Aria Joie herself, the jewel in EarthHome's crown, now apparently turned freelancer on the desert planet. Whatever her motives, her legendary charisma and boundless optimism more than qualified her. There was a certain matter that needed to be cleared up - a corpse on a casino floor, a CCT manager in a cell. There were people down the hall who Orth knew would love nothing more than to roll in with the big guns, but things were… delicate. That'd be a disaster. No, it'd be these four. He'd already furnished them with a ship. He pinched the bridge of his nose. They'll be in and out. He made the call.  This week on COUNTER/Weight 0.1: The First Bell Orth Godlove rolls the dice!   Hosted by Austin Walker (@austin_walker) Featuring Keith J Carberry (@KeithJCarberry), Jack de Quidt (@notquitereal), Ali Acampora (@ali_west), and Art Tebbel (@atebbel)   Produced by Ali Acampora Cover Art by Craig Sheldon (@shoddyrobot) Music & Show Notes by Jack de Quidt

Hello hello hello everyone!! Instead of a new episode of PALISADE, here is YOUR announcement that TOMORROW AT 8 PM ET we are going to be DEBUTING THE COUNTER/Weight PREQUEL OVER ON TWITCH.TV/FRIENDSATTHETABLE!!!! Can't make it to the Twitch stream?? That's okay, it will also be released in the RSS feed!!! The next few weeks will be THE CHIME'S FIRST MISSION instead of PALISADE! All of the episodes will be DEBUTING ON TWITCH AT THURSDAYS AT 8 PM AND IN YOUR RSS FEED AS WELL.  Don't forget that Twilight Mirage rebroadcasts are still happening on Sundays at 4 PM ET! And as a happy new year, our clapcast is free this month! Go check it out at friendsatthetable.cash! Happy New Year!!

In Principle of Charity on the Couch, Lloyd has an unfiltered conversation with the guests, throws them curveballs, and gets into the personal side of Principle of Charity.Guests Tigress Osborn (she/her) is a fat rights advocate and Executive Director of the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA), the world's oldest documented organization working towards Equality at Every Size. She is a co-founding leader of the Campaign for Size Freedom, which supports passing legislation to outlaw size discrimination. Tigress is a two-time women's college graduate with degrees in Africana Studies (Smith) and English (Mills). She is an intersectional feminist teacher and writer whose professional background as a youth empowerment leader and DEI educator has informed her fat liberation activism since 2008. She has been featured in USA Today, Newsweek, and the cover of the Smith College Alumnae Quarterly; heard on BBC AntiSocial, Burnt Toast, and NPR; and seen on ABC News, NewsNation and Free Speech TV's Feminism Today. Helen Pluckrose is a liberal humanist and political and cultural writer and commentator. Her writing has focused on the evolution of postmodern thought into contemporary Critical Social Justice activism which she regards as counterproductive to the goal of genuine social justice. Helen is best known for participation in the Grievance Studies Affair, co-authoring Cynical Theories and the foundation of the organisation Counterweight to support workers at risk of cancellation for not supporting Critical Social Justice theories. She mostly just wants people to value evidence-based knowledge and consistently liberal ethics. Your hosts are Lloyd Vogelman and Emile Sherman. This podcast is proud to partner with The Ethics Centre.Find Lloyd @LloydVogelman on Linked inFind Emile @EmileSherman on Linked In and Twitter.This Podcast is Produced by Jonah Primo, Bronwen Reid and Danielle HarveyFind Jonah at jonahprimo.com or @JonahPrimo on InstagramFind Danielle at danielleharvey.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

November 7, 2023 - An “antic, madcap noir with flair" (Wired) and “fast-paced cyberpunk story” (The New York Times Book Review) from one of South Korea's most revered science fiction writers, whose identity remains unknown, Djuna's Counterweight is an absorbing tale of corporate intrigue, political unrest, unsolved mysteries, and the havoc wreaked by one company's monomaniacal endeavor to build the world's first space elevator. Originally conceived by Djuna as a low-budget science fiction film, with literary references as wide-ranging as Joseph Conrad and the Marquis de Sade, Counterweight is part cyberpunk, part hard-boiled detective fiction, and part parable of South Korea's neocolonial ambition and its rippling effects. Djuna is a novelist and film critic, and a former chair of the Korean Science Fiction Writers Union. For more than twenty years they have published as a faceless writer, refusing to reveal personal details regarding age, gender, or legal name. Widely considered to be one of South Korea's most important science fiction writers, Djuna has published ten short-story collections and five novels. Anton Hur, the award winning translator of many Korean literature, discusses Djuna's writings and their impact in Korea, the genre of Korean science fiction, and literary translation from Korean to English in this conversation with Matthew Sciarappa. For more information, please visit the link below: https://koreasociety.org/arts-culture/item/1727-djuna-counterweight-with-translator-anton-hur

We live in a culture that is obsessed by weight. About a third of adult women in the US are on a diet at any given time, and a fifth of men. Those who aren't dieting are thinking about dieting, with well over half of all adults actively wanting to lose weight, with men only slightly trailing women. To feed the obsession on weight, or to help people manage their weight, depending on the way one looks at things, there is a global weight loss and management industry that is expected to surpass US$405 billion by 2030. So what is going on here? Why is there a near pervasive belief that it's good to be thin and bad to be fat. In this episode we explore some of the reasons why fat has come to signify so much, looking at issues like health, shame, self-discipline, beauty and more. Guests Tigress Osborn (she/her) is a fat rights advocate and Executive Director of the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA), the world's oldest documented organization working towards Equality at Every Size. She is a co-founding leader of the Campaign for Size Freedom, which supports passing legislation to outlaw size discrimination. Tigress is a two-time women's college graduate with degrees in Africana Studies (Smith) and English (Mills). She is an intersectional feminist teacher and writer whose professional background as a youth empowerment leader and DEI educator has informed her fat liberation activism since 2008. She has been featured in USA Today, Newsweek, and the cover of the Smith College Alumnae Quarterly; heard on BBC AntiSocial, Burnt Toast, and NPR; and seen on ABC News, NewsNation and Free Speech TV's Feminism Today. Helen Pluckrose is a liberal humanist and political and cultural writer and commentator. Her writing has focused on the evolution of postmodern thought into contemporary Critical Social Justice activism which she regards as counterproductive to the goal of genuine social justice. Helen is best known for participation in the Grievance Studies Affair, co-authoring Cynical Theories and the foundation of the organisation Counterweight to support workers at risk of cancellation for not supporting Critical Social Justice theories. She mostly just wants people to value evidence-based knowledge and consistently liberal ethics. Your hosts are Lloyd Vogelman and Emile Sherman. This podcast is proud to partner with The Ethics Centre.Find Lloyd @LloydVogelman on Linked inFind Emile @EmileSherman on Linked In and Twitter.This Podcast is Produced by Jonah Primo, Bronwen Reid and Danielle HarveyFind Jonah at jonahprimo.com or @JonahPrimo on InstagramFind Danielle at danielleharvey.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 2023 – Christian Takushi offers his view on US's efforts to use India as a strategic counterweight to China and how this is likely to play out on trade, the currency front, inflation, and much more...

Erec Smith is an Associate Professor of Rhetoric at York College of Pennsylvania and a prominent voice in the effort to bring greater nuance to conversations about anti-racism and identity movements. Erec was on The Unspeakable back in July of 2021 talking about Critical Race Theory, specifically what it means and where it began. Now he's back for a more free-ranging conversation about the state of racial discussions on campuses, in the workplace and in the culture more broadly. In this episode, he and Meghan discuss the Elimination of Harmful Language initiative released by Stanford last month, which classified words such as “brave” and “guru” as problematic. Erec offers practical advice about how to respond when Critical Race Theory or Diversity, Equity and Inclusion protocols are introduced into your school or workplace; for instance how to distinguish positive and useful implementations of CRT and DEI from counterproductive ones, what questions to ask, who to ask, and how to ask those questions in a non-threatening way. He talks about the concept of a “kairotic moment,” why, as a black academic, he's become (in his words) a pariah in his field, and why he thinks contemporary anti-racism efforts have a hand in keeping racism alive.    This episode offers bonus content! Erec sticks around for some extra conversation that's available to paying subscribers at https://meghandaum.substack.com. Here, Meghan asks how Erec feels about his life circumstances at this moment–not just professionally but personally. Erec talks about the price he's paid for not toeing the party line, what it's like to live in a rural area as an unmarried middle aged person, and the loneliness of being out of ideological step with your peers and neighbors.   Guest Bio: Erec Smith is an Associate Professor of Rhetoric at York College of Pennsylvania. Although he has eclectic scholarly interests, Smith's primary focuses on the rhetorics of anti-racist activism, theory, and pedagogy. He is a co-founder of Free Black Thought, a website dedicated to highlighting viewpoint diversity within the black intelligentsia. Smith is a Writing Fellow for Heterodox Academy, a Senior Fellow for the Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism and an advisor for Counterweight, an organization that advocates for classical liberal concepts of social justice.