Podcasts about Curiosity

How do you actually learn to love God?In this reflection on Psalm 31, John Ortberg explores one surprising pathway to loving God more deeply: curiosity.Drawing from theologian Cornelius Plantinga Jr., relationship researcher John Gottman, and Dallas Willard, John invites us to think about building a "love map" for God.This episode explores:- Psalm 31 and loving God- Curiosity as a spiritual discipline- John Gottman's concept of love maps- Fascinating biblical images of God- The mystery and wonder of God's character- Learning to love God with all your mindScriptures:- Psalm 31- Deuteronomy 6:5- Matthew 22:37- Luke 23:46- Psalm 78#Psalm31 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #LoveGod #SpiritualFormation #DallasWillard #JohnGottman #BibleStudy #Psalms #ChristianFaith

Energized from her coaching retreat, Jen shares with Pete five learnings from the three-day discourse between herself, the coaches, and their clients. Specifically, in this episode, the learnings that Jen and Pete talk about are: Know what hat you, as the coach, are wearing. Know what hat they, as the client, are wearing. Say less. Sort your thoughts into objective and subjective, before you say them out loud. Doing is much more powerful than talking about doing. More from us in your inbox. Subscribe to Box O' Goodies. A weekly email with the books, podcasts, quotes, and other noodles Jen and Pete are mulling over.Listen to all episodes and read full transcripts at thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Reach us: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comPete's work: humanperiscope.com · Jen's work: jenwaldman.com

Shooting cat-three landings in the fog, using the “voice of God” on unruly passengers, and declaring Mayday after an engine fire with Paul Drusch, a commercial airline pilot. Why does the pilot's paycheck start with the parking brake? And what does “sterile cockpit” mean? (Spoiler: it doesn't mean “clean.”)WANT MORE EPISODE SUGGESTIONS? Grab our What It's Like To Be... "starter pack". It's a curated Spotify playlist with some essential episodes from our back catalogue.GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at jobs@whatitslike.comFOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Email us at partnerships@whatitslike.comWANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Leave us a voicemail at (919) 213-0456. We'll ask you to answer two questions:1. What's a word or phrase that only someone from your profession would be likely to know and what does it mean?2. What's a specific story you tell your friends that happened on the job? It could be funny, sad, anxiety-making, pride-inducing or otherwise.We can't respond to every message, but we do listen to all of them! We'll follow up if it's a good fit.

Episode 298: Sales is a numbers game, but it is also an effectiveness game. The way you approach someone new can determine whether they lean in, listen, or shut the conversation down. Three Words: Your Approach Matters Episode Summary: In this episode, Lisa shares a real-life moment with a young pest control salesperson who was cold-knocking in her mom's neighborhood. His effort, courage, and activity were impressive, but the conversation created a bigger lesson for every sales professional: activity matters, but the approach behind the activity matters even more. Lisa breaks down how salespeople can create better first impressions with new prospects by being more disarming, respectful, and curious. She also shares why tracking numbers is important, but improving effectiveness within those numbers is where real growth happens. Key Takeaways: First impressions open or close doors Before people understand what you sell, they decide how they feel about you. Your tone, words, and energy create the first layer of trust. A disarming approach lowers resistance When you respect someone's time and give them permission to say no, they may be more open to listening. Activity matters, but effective activity matters more Sales is not just a numbers game. It is an effective numbers game. The goal is not only to reach more people, but to create better conversations. Curiosity earns the next step A strong approach does not lead with a pitch. It leads with awareness, relevance, and a thoughtful question. Small adjustments can change outcomes A better opening line, tone, question, or follow-up can turn the same amount of activity into stronger opportunities. Disarming Sales Example: “Hi, I know you were not expecting me, and I will be brief. I am working with a few families in the neighborhood around lawn care, and I am not sure if this is even something you need. Would it be okay if I asked you one quick question?” Reflection Questions: How am I approaching people who do not know me yet? Do I sound like I am trying to sell, or trying to understand? Am I tracking only my activity, or am I also tracking my effectiveness? What is one small adjustment I could make to my opening line this week? How can I make my first impression feel more respectful, calm, and helpful? This Week's Challenge: Look at your numbers, then look deeper. Review your calls, emails, cold calls, or client outreach and ask: Where can I improve my effectiveness? Focus on one part of your approach, your opening line, tone, first question, or follow-up, and make it better this week. Memorable Line: “Your numbers tell part of the story. Your approach tells the rest.” Closing Thought: Sales is not about convincing people to care. It is about creating enough trust that they are willing to have a conversation. Three Words to Remember: Your Approach Matters   Until Next Time. Connect with Lisa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisathal/ http://threewordmeetings.com http://threewordpodcast

Most organizations invest in culture, but few actually change it. The gap is not intention, it is execution. In this episode, Scott and Scott sit down with Amber Herman to challenge how leaders think about learning, culture, and employee experience. From her journey into the credit union movement to her work in data, marketing, and member experience, Amber makes a strong case that culture and learning are inseparable. The real tension is this. Are we creating moments that feel good, or movements that drive change? Through practical examples like culture guides, pre and post event planning, and borrowing ideas from outside the industry, this episode equips leaders to stop wasting effort and start building culture that sticks.  In this episode we talk about and answer these questions:  • how do you turn culture initiatives into lasting behavior change instead of one time events  • what does it mean to be a learner even if you are not a reader  • how can leaders use ideas from outside the industry to strengthen their culture  • what role do culture guides and structured tools play in building consistency  • how should leaders prepare for and follow up after training or conference experiences  • what is one unreasonable action you can take in the next 30 days to elevate your team  Click Here to Submit Your Questions  Links from show:  CultureCon  STRUM Platform  Amber Herman LinkedIn  Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara  Culture Wheel Playbook  Disney Hall of Traditions  Bit of Optimism Podcast with Will Guidara  The Hot Dog Story  ServiStar's Emerging Leaders program ServiStar's TARGET Leadership course Subscribe to ServiStar Leadership Podcast on YouTube  Subscribe to ServiStar Leadership Podcast on your favorite streaming service 

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Behind Airport Doors: Bram's Accidental Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-06-16-22-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Bram liep met zijn koffer door Schiphol.En: Bram walked with his suitcase through Schiphol.Nl: De zon scheen helder door de grote ramen van het vliegveld.En: The sun shone brightly through the large windows of the airport.Nl: Het was zomer en de luchtvaartmaatschappijen waren drukker dan ooit.En: It was summer, and the airlines were busier than ever.Nl: Overal waren mensen, koffers en de subtiele geur van koffie.En: Everywhere were people, suitcases, and the subtle scent of coffee.Nl: Bram was op weg naar een strandvakantie en zijn opwinding was groot.En: Bram was on his way to a beach vacation, and his excitement was great.Nl: Hij wilde het meeste uit zijn tijd op de luchthaven halen.En: He wanted to make the most of his time at the airport.Nl: In zijn enthousiasme zag hij een deur met daarop het bordje "alleen personeel".En: In his enthusiasm, he saw a door with the sign "alleen personeel" ("staff only").Nl: Zijn nieuwsgierigheid was sterker dan het bord.En: His curiosity was stronger than the sign.Nl: Hij dacht: "Misschien is er een nieuwe zelf-check toeristenprogramma?"En: He thought, "Maybe there's a new self-check tourist program?"Nl: Hij opende de deur en wandelde naar binnen.En: He opened the door and walked inside.Nl: Niemand leek hem tegen te houden.En: No one seemed to stop him.Nl: Hij kwam in een grote ruimte vol met lopende banden en geluiden van rijdende karren.En: He entered a large room full of conveyer belts and sounds of moving carts.Nl: Een man riep iets naar hem, maar Bram verstond het niet.En: A man shouted something at him, but Bram didn't understand it.Nl: In plaats daarvan pakte hij, in zijn enthousiasme, een koffer en legde die op de band.En: Instead, in his enthusiasm, he grabbed a suitcase and placed it on the belt.Nl: "Wat een interessante ervaring," dacht hij bij zichzelf.En: "What an interesting experience," he thought to himself.Nl: Ondertussen waren Joost en Sanne op het vliegveld.En: Meanwhile, Joost and Sanne were at the airport.Nl: Ze wachtten op hun vlucht en zagen Bram sjouwen met koffers.En: They were waiting for their flight and saw Bram lugging suitcases.Nl: "Wat doet hij daar?"En: "What's he doing there?"Nl: vroeg Sanne verbaasd.En: Sanne asked in surprise.Nl: Joost haalde zijn schouders op.En: Joost shrugged.Nl: "Misschien hoort het bij een nieuw programma?"En: "Maybe it's part of a new program?"Nl: Maar al snel werd de situatie duidelijk.En: But soon, the situation became clear.Nl: Twee beveiligers en een medewerker van de bagageafhandeling kwamen op Bram af.En: Two security guards and a baggage handling employee approached Bram.Nl: "Meneer, dit is een personeelsongeval!"En: "Sir, this is a staff-only area!"Nl: zei een van de beveiligers kordaat.En: said one of the security guards firmly.Nl: Bram stopte abrupt.En: Bram stopped abruptly.Nl: "Oh," zei hij, zich ineens bewust van zijn fout.En: "Oh," he said, suddenly aware of his mistake.Nl: "Ik dacht dat het een nieuwe ervaring op de luchthaven was."En: "I thought it was a new experience at the airport."Nl: De medewerkers lachten om zijn enthousiasme.En: The staff laughed at his enthusiasm.Nl: "Nee, meneer," grinnikte de bagageman.En: "No, sir," chuckled the baggage man.Nl: "Maar we waarderen de hulp."En: "But we appreciate the help."Nl: Met een bescheiden glimlach bood Bram zijn excuses aan.En: With a modest smile, Bram apologized.Nl: De veiligheidsmensen, welwillend gestemd door zijn goede bedoelingen, hielpen hem haastig terug naar de terminal.En: The security people, kindly disposed by his good intentions, hastily helped him back to the terminal.Nl: Bram voelde zijn hart bonzen toen hij de gate bereikte, net op tijd voor zijn vlucht.En: Bram felt his heart pounding as he reached the gate, just in time for his flight.Nl: Toen hij eindelijk in het vliegtuig zat, dacht hij na over zijn avontuur.En: When he was finally seated on the plane, he reflected on his adventure.Nl: "Volgende keer moet ik beter op de bordjes letten," mompelde hij tegen zichzelf, terwijl hij naar de helderblauwe lucht buiten keek.En: "Next time I should pay better attention to the signs," he mumbled to himself, as he looked out at the bright blue sky.Nl: Toch was hij stiekem blij.En: Still, he was secretly pleased.Nl: Want wie kan nu zeggen dat ze op hun vakantie het werk van vliegveldpersoneel hebben ervaren?En: Because who can say they've experienced airport staff work on their vacation?Nl: Dat was in elk geval een verhaal waard om te vertellen.En: That was certainly a story worth telling.Nl: En zo leerde Bram dat soms een beetje oppassen net zo belangrijk is als genieten van het avontuur.En: And so Bram learned that sometimes being a little cautious is just as important as enjoying the adventure. Vocabulary Words:suitcase: koffercuriosity: nieuwsgierigheidconveyer belts: lopende bandenlugging: sjouwenstaff: personeelenthusiasm: enthousiasmesubtle: subtielscent: geurexcited: opwindingdoor: deurprogram: programmabelt: bandtourist: toeristemployee: medewerkersecurity guards: beveiligersshouted: riepsurprised: verbaasdgate: gateterminal: terminalairport: vliegveldflight: vluchtmistake: foutexperience: ervaringhelp: hulpadventure: avontuurabruptly: abruptheart pounding: hart bonzenreflection: nadenkencautious: oppassenenjoying: genieten

What separates good treasury careers from great ones?According to this panel of treasury leaders, it often comes down to curiosity, reliability, and a willingness to say yes to opportunities before you feel completely ready.This special live episode from our Dublin event features a panel of experienced treasury professionals sharing their career journeys, leadership lessons, and views on the future of the profession.Meet the Guests:John James Dunne, Founder & Principal at Elevate Treasury AdvisoryDonna Foley, Global Treasury Director at SandiskRónán Clifford, Senior Director of Treasury and EMEA Treasury Lead at HoneywellAimee Cullen, Director Global Cash at CarrierRecorded LIVE in Dublin, this panel discussion explores the realities of building a successful treasury career. The conversation covers career progression, professional qualifications, talent development, leadership, international opportunities, and the growing impact of AI on treasury teams.The panellists share candid reflections on their own career journeys, including the opportunities they embraced, the challenges they overcame, and the lessons they wish they had learned earlier.They also discuss what they look for when hiring treasury talent and why relationship-building, curiosity, and business partnering are becoming increasingly important skills for treasury professionals.Key topics discussed:How each panellist found their way into treasury careersThe role of treasury qualifications and professional educationWhy continuous learning remains important throughout a careerDeveloping treasury careers within large multinational organisationsThe value of international assignments and global experienceHow to create opportunities for career progressionBuilding credibility and earning a seat at the tableWhat treasury leaders look for when recruiting new talentThe importance of soft skills, communication, and stakeholder managementCoaching, mentoring, and developing treasury teamsTreasury's role as a business partner across the organisationAI, automation, and the future of treasury operationsWhy treasury professionals must understand the business behind the numbersLessons learned from working across different countries and culturesCareer advice the panellists would give their younger selves---

Homeless kid. Marine for 13 years. Food blogger hiding his bulimia. Opiate addiction. Photographer. Consultant. Mastermind host. Coach… the thing he swore he'd never call himself. None of those steps connect on paper. None followed a playbook. And none of them would have worked if George had tried to follow someone else's map. This episode is for the entrepreneur whose path doesn't exist yet. Most business advice is a highlight reel written by someone who already arrived, with every dead end and pivot quietly removed.  In this solo episode, George breaks down what it actually costs to carve your own path, why following someone else's map will only take you where they went, and four practical steps to pressure-check yourself when there's no roadmap to follow. What You'll Learn In This Episode: Why playbooks written by others will only take you to where they went The three things carving your own path actually requires and costs Why curiosity is a compass, not a plan and why that's more powerful Four practical steps to navigate your path when there isn't one How to build in sprints instead of betting everything on one direction Why your people come before your audience How every seemingly unrelated skill is already accumulating into something Key Takeaways: ✔️Someone else's playbook documents the path that worked for them, in their season, with their skills. It also leaves out every dead end and pivot. You're getting a highlight reel, not a map. ✔️Carving your own path requires trusting your knowing before you have evidence. That's the cost and it demands a deep relationship with your own judgment. ✔️Curiosity is a compass, not a strategy. It keeps you oriented in the right direction even when the path isn't clear. ✔️You have to be willing to look different. People who built conventional careers will see your detours as warning signs. They're speaking from their path, not yours. ✔️Follow what won't leave you alone. The problem you can't stop thinking about, the conversation you never tire of, that's a direction, not a guarantee, but it's where to start. ✔️Build in 60–90 day sprints, not five-year commitments. Measure energy and alignment, not just revenue. ✔️Find your people before you find your audience. You need a feedback loop before you need clients. ✔️Trust the accumulation. Every skill, every pivot, every unexpected season is adding up, even when you can't see the final picture yet. ✔️The unconventional path doesn't handicap you. It makes you irreplaceable. Timestamps & Highlights: [00:00] — George's path on paper: homeless to Marine to blogger to coach, none of it connected [01:18] — Burn the playbooks: who this episode is actually for [03:30] — The problem with following someone else's map [05:30] — What carving your own path actually costs: trust, curiosity, and willingness to look different [08:00] — Curiosity as a compass, not a plan and why that's more valuable [10:30] — Being willing to look different when others don't understand your path [13:00] — Step 1: Follow what won't leave you alone [15:30] — Step 2: Build in sprints, not marathons, George's current 90-day experiment [18:00] — Step 3: Find your people before you find your audience [20:30] — Step 4: Trust the accumulation, your path is already adding up [22:00] — George's full career arc as proof: every step was building something [23:30] — The permission slip, the one question, and the closing challenge Your Challenge This Week: If this landed, there's one question to answer, just between you and you: What is the one next step you already know is right, even if you can't see what comes after it? Take it. See what it shows you. Build from there. And if you want help doing it, reach out. Email, text, the website form. George means it. Follow George: @itsgeorgebryant | mindofgeorge.com Work with George:The Alliance — Community for entrepreneurs building their own path, their own way.  1:1 Coaching — Limited spots. Apply at mindofgeorge.com/coaching-consulting/    Live Retreats — In-person experiences for entrepreneurs ready to stop following someone else's map.

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Minha camiseta TECH MANGA LONGA, por exemplo, é a minha peça coringa nessa época: funciona como uma camiseta hiper confortável, mas também como a segunda pele mais confortável do meu guarda-roupas. Então eu te convido a fazer o mesmo: escolha INSIDER como a sua solução para enfrentar os dias mais frios. E tem mais: nos dias 15 e 16 de junho, você ainda tem FRETE GRÁTIS e 5% de desconto adicional em compras com pagamento por Pix. Dá ou não dá um quentinho? Então você já sabe: use o endereço a seguir pra ter o cupom NARUHODO já aplicado ao seu carrinho de compras. >>> creators.insiderstore.com.br/NARUHODO Ou clique no link que está na descrição deste episódio. INSIDER: inteligência em cada escolha. #InsiderStore * REFERÊNCIAS Grafo dos episódios do Naruhodo (Agradecimentos ao Patrick Natan) https://github.com/PatrickNatan/naruhodo_graph Grafo https://patricknatan.github.io/naruhodo_graph/ How people decide what they want to know https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-019-0793-1 How Curiosity Enhances Hippocampus-Dependent Memory: The Prediction, Appraisal, Curiosity, and Exploration (PACE) Framework https://www.cell.com/trends/cognitive-sciences/fulltext/S1364-6613(19)30238-4 Curiosity in old age: A possible key to achieving adaptive aging  https://centaur.reading.ac.uk/75889/1/SakakiYagiMurayama_2018.pdf Curiosity across the adult lifespan: Age-related differences in state and trait curiosity https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0320600 It doesn't hurt to ask: Question-asking increases liking https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28447835/ Interpersonal curiosity as a tool to foster safe relational spaces: a narrative literature review https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1379330/full Curiosity Killed the Cat but Not Memory: Enhanced Performance in High-Curiosity States https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35884653/ Curiosity in younger and older adults: the relationship between information value and memory https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/cognition/articles/10.3389/fcogn.2026.1715793/full?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=&utm_campaign=imp_impartaut-_05-24_fpsyg_en_n--ww Social Pressures in Informal Groups https://ia601505.us.archive.org/14/items/in.ernet.dli.2015.118961/2015.118961.Social-Pressures-Ininfromal-Groups.pdf The relationship between epistemic curiosity and successful aging in older adults: the role of self-perceptions of aging and perceived social support  https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1186/s40359-026-04577-4_reference.pdf Individual differences in trait curiosity influence hybrid search speed across the adult lifespan https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001691825010066 Curiosity and children's memory for a dinosaur exhibit https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0885201424001230 Within-person variability in curiosity during daily life and associations with well-being https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31519052/ Naruhodo #433 - Existe amizade entre homens e mulheres? - Parte 1 de 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFVaBfGaowg Naruhodo #434 - Existe amizade entre homens e mulheres? - Parte 2 de 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6D1yCni0rc Naruhodo #267 - O que é dissonância cognitiva? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xJwqmir5Uw Naruhodo #268 - O que é dissonância cognitiva? - Parte 2 de 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--OHlHmOQTM Naruhodo #340 - Como se constrói a auto-estima? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ULx-CXmh7w Naruhodo #342 - O que é e de onde vem a inspiração? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xg0vGC-uPwM Naruhodo #395 - O que é força de vontade? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bR1RNVo7kM Naruhodo #324 - Por que sentimos nostalgia? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHajyH8RFSA Naruhodo #379 - Como nós nos tornamos nós? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fI9rqAJfcUU Naruhodo #457 - Ficamos mais reflexivos e tristes no final do ano? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBvu4FEiwto Naruhodo #338 - Por que fofocamos? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij9ocesTc50 Naruhodo #363 - Jejum de dopamina funciona? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=908qoFZG8rY * APOIE O NARUHODO! 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Moving into comparison and judgment is such a normal, human thing to do. And we can learn to harness these tendencies to create more of the kind, loving, compassionate relationships we want. Learning to lean into curiosity is a powerful tool to help us stop one-upping and one-downing in our relationships and learn instead to accept and appreciate others as our equals, creating more genuine, deep, and emotionally intimate connections. Thanks for listening!  Want to learn more about this concept?  Check out these podcasts: #55 Don't Should Yourself on Apple on Spotify #71 Contribution on Apple on Spotify #96 Understanding the Thought Model on Apple on Spotify #97 Why the Thought Model Matters on Apple on Spotify #103 The Case For Curiosity on Apple on Spotify #110 The Cost of Being Right on Apple on Spotify #127 Our Worth & Our Works on Apple on Spotify #151 Connection on Apple on Spotify #173 A Space For Grace on Apple on Spotify #216 One Up and One Down Relationships on Apple on Spotify #224 Compassion and Curiosity on Apple on Spotify #303 The Thought Model Reteach on Apple on Spotify #307 Curiosity, Not Criticism on Apple on Spotify #327 Learning to Love Your Human Self on Apple on Spotify #348 Entitled Expectation on Apple on Spotify #401: Judgement and Grace on Apple on Spotify Are you curious about what it would be like to work with me? Here are three options: Group coaching classes are available at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Talk with Tanya is a free monthly webinar where you can ask me anything and we can have a great discussion.  You can sign up for that at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Interested in one-on-one coaching and a free 90-minute coaching/consult with me?  Access my calendar at: https://tanyahalecalendar.as.me/

George Bryant went from a homeless kid, to a bulimic Marine with PTSD, to a New York Times bestselling author and 7-figure entrepreneur. His podcast The Mind of George reaches millions. In this episode we go deep on emotional regulation, letting go of the past, and why mindset without tactics - or tactics without mindset, will both leave you stuck. Timestamps may vary by 2-4 minutes based on podcast platform. 00:02:25 George's Journey: From Struggles to Success 00:15:48 The Path to Authenticity: Letting Go of the Past 00:27:47 Emotional Regulation: Navigating Feelings Effectively 00:42:49 The Balance of Mindset and Tactics in Business Success 00:45:49 Finding Clarity in Chaos 00:46:29 The Power of Failure 00:47:57 Mindset and Perspective 00:49:07 Regulating Emotions for Growth 00:50:27 Energy and Clarity in Action 00:51:32 Discipline vs. Self-Destruction 00:53:16 The Importance of 'Why' 00:55:30 Identity Beyond Performance 00:59:10 Curiosity and Course Correction 01:03:47 Internal Excellence vs. External Acceptance 01:05:39 Balancing Internal Peace and External Impact 01:14:46 Gratitude and Reflection   Enjoyed this podcast? Please leave a review.  Todays podcast is sponsored by the circle:  https://briankeanefitness.com/online-mastermind   (Website) https://mindofgeorge.com/ (Facebook) www.facebook.com/groups/georgebryant (Youtube) www.youtube.com/channel/UC7R-mri7sGlXEwDoIr659vQ (Instagram) www.instagram.com/itsgeorgebryant/ (Spotify) The Mind Of George Show | Podcast on Spotify (Podcast) The Mind Of George Show - Podcast - Apple Podcasts  

What if educating your people so well that they could leave was exactly the point? At Your Health, that's not a risk to manage — it's the philosophy that built an entire learning ecosystem. In this episode, Jamie talks with Aubrey Wall, who came to Your Health from a background in education and now leads Your Health University, the organization's learning management system and continuous-development engine. Aubrey brings an educator's eye to a fast-evolving healthcare environment, where best practice changes by the day and meeting patients where they are demands that staff never stop learning. Here's what you'll hear: Why a healthcare company runs 12-month, Department of Labor–registered apprenticeships — including programs in management, value-based care, population health, and hospice aide preparation How gamification is being built into nurse instruction (straight from Aubrey's dissertation research) The difference between Your Health University (your classroom) and the Hub (your resource library) How LinkedIn Learning delivered roughly $4.2 million in CEUs to staff last year Meeting Leah — the new AI assistant that helps employees find exactly the right course If you've ever believed growing your people is a cost rather than the whole point, this conversation will change how you think. Press play, then go ask Leah a question. www.YourHealth.Org

SummaryJoin Nate Leslie in a masterclass on human connection and leadership with Bruce Mayhew, author of The Path of an Inspired Leader. Discover how trust, transparency, authenticity, and curiosity can transform workplace culture and improve leadership effectiveness.ResourcesThe Path of an Inspired Leader by Bruce Mayhew - ⁠https://amzn.to/42kezUz⁠ Bruce Mayhew on LinkedIn - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucemayhew⁠⁠brucemayhew.com ⁠ keywordsleadership, trust, transparency, authenticity, curiosity, workplace culture, difficult conversations, leadership book, team building, inspired leadership key topicsTrust and its impact on performanceTransparency and authenticity in leadershipThe role of curiosity in difficult conversationsBuilding a culture of positive accountability and shared visionThe importance of vulnerability and letting go of ego sound bites"Authenticity is crucial for effective leadership""Focus on what is good and build from there"Chapters00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Trust02:50 The Importance of Transparency in Leadership05:29 Authenticity and Armor in Leadership07:52 Vision and Values in Leadership10:36 Leading with Curiosity and Service to Others15:52 The Journey to Writing 'The Path of an Inspired Leader'19:10 Appreciative Inquiry: A New Approach to Problem Solving23:36 Curiosity vs. Reactivity in Leadership25:59 Preparing for Difficult Conversations28:29 Letting Go of Ego to Build Trust30:31 Where to Find Bruce Mayhew and His Work31:21 LWC Riverside outro Generic.mp4

Have you ever wondered whether you're actually burned out on veterinary medicine—or just burned out by the place you're practicing it? In this episode, Dr. Brianna Armstrong and Phoebe Valdez tackle a difficult but important question: How do you know if you're in a toxic work environment? More importantly, what should you do when you've realized it's time to move on? Veterinary medicine itself is not inherently toxic. But some workplaces are. When we confuse the profession with the environment, we risk walking away from careers we once loved. This conversation explores the warning signs of toxic culture, why people stay longer than they should, how to evaluate your next workplace, and how to leave with integrity when it's time for a change. In This Episode 5 Signs You May Be Working in a Toxic Environment 1. Fear is Driving Behavior 2. Problems Are Always People, Never Processes 3. Turnover Is Constant 4. Speaking Up Changes Nothing 5. You Don't Feel Like Yourself Anymore Before You Leave If you're on the fence, consider having an honest conversation with leadership first. Approach the conversation with: Curiosity instead of accusation  Specific examples  A desire to understand  A willingness to collaborate on solutions  How leadership responds can tell you a lot about whether change is possible. How to Evaluate Your Next Hospital Before accepting a new position: Talk to current team members.  Ask why previous employees left.  Read online reviews.  Request a working interview.  Observe how the team handles stress and conflict.  Ask about the hospital's values.  Make sure the culture aligns with your own values.  Remember: hospitals interview candidates, but candidates should be interviewing hospitals too. How to Leave Your Hospital Well Leaving professionally protects your reputation and helps move veterinary medicine forward. Give Appropriate Notice Read your employment contract carefully.  Follow any notice requirements outlined in your agreement.  At minimum, provide two weeks' notice.  For veterinarians, managers, and leadership roles, one to two months' notice is often more appropriate when possible.  Stay Professional Until the End Continue showing up and doing quality work.  Avoid disengaging or becoming negative.  Finish strong and leave your team in the best position possible.  Don't Burn Bridges Avoid dramatic exits.  Don't vent on social media.  Don't attempt to "get even."  Veterinary medicine is a small profession, and your reputation matters.  Provide Constructive Feedback If you're asked why you're leaving: Be honest.  Be specific.  Focus on behaviors and systems, not personal attacks.  Share feedback with the goal of helping future team members.  Remember Your Goal The goal is not revenge. The goal is a healthier future for yourself. Key Takeaway Every time someone leaves a toxic workplace and chooses a healthy one, they're casting a vote for the future of veterinary medicine. Great hospitals deserve great people. And great people deserve great workplaces. Connect With Us Dr. Brianna Armstrong Instagram: @drarmstrongdvm Phoebe Valdez Instagram: @phoebe_valdezz If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who may need to hear it. And if you have thoughts on toxic workplace culture in veterinary medicine, we'd love to hear from you. Follow for more:  FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556480229406&mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠  IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/choosepeoplelovepets?igsh=MTVzZjc4ZHE4MWd2NQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠  LI: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/choose-people-love-pets/  

In just twelve months, the conversation around Agentic AI in insurance has changed dramatically.  What began as curiosity about autonomous AI agents has evolved into a much more practical discussion about implementation, governance, economics and competitive advantage.  In this special solo episode, InsTech's Zoja Wojcik reflects on the developments that have shaped the market since InsTech's first Agentic AI event in November 2025. Drawing on conversations with insurers, brokers, MGAs, technology providers and industry leaders, she explores how the industry has moved beyond experimentation and towards a more challenging question: where does the commercial value actually come from?  Along the way, you'll hear insights from Simon Torrance, Erdal Atakan, Gina Gill, Elena Maran, Max Richter and Ian Thompson, alongside examples of how organisations including CFC, McGill & Partners, AIG, Duck Creek and hyperexponential are bringing Agentic AI into real insurance operations.  Whether you're still trying to understand what Agentic AI means for insurance or already evaluating deployment opportunities, this episode offers a practical snapshot of where the market stands today and the questions leaders should be asking next.  Want to continue the conversation? Join us in London on July 7 for 'The age of Agentic AI: from strategy to commercial value'. In this episode:  00:00 - What is Agentic AI and why has it become one of insurance's most discussed technologies?  03:15 - Looking back at the industry's first major Agentic AI event in November 2025  05:45 - Simon Torrance on why Agentic AI should be viewed as a new workforce, not simply another software tool  06:20 - Early deployment examples from across the insurance market:  CFC's Lane Assist   McGill & Partners and Salesforce Agentforce   AIG's AI-driven underwriting initiatives   Federato's agentic underwriting platform   hyperexponential and Banyan Risk   Duck Creek's insurance-native Agentic AI platform   08:15 - Why moving from pilot projects to production remains difficult  10:00 - The defining question of 2026: proving commercial value and ROI  12:15 - Intelligence Capital, competitive advantage and why buying AI tools may only create parity  13:30 - Orchestration, governance and maintaining trust in agentic systems  15:00 - Workforce transformation and practical lessons for insurance leaders  16:00 - What questions should insurance organisations be asking next?  Key takeaways:  The industry conversation has shifted from experimentation towards implementation and measurable business outcomes.   Many of the biggest barriers to adoption are organisational rather than technical.   Boards increasingly expect clear economic justification for AI investment.   Competitive advantage may come less from AI models themselves and more from institutional knowledge and decision-making expertise.   Governance frameworks must evolve alongside increasingly autonomous systems.   Organisations that focus on specific business problems are more likely to succeed than those pursuing AI for its own sake.   Featured contributors:  Simon Torrance, AI Risk   Erdal Atakan, Inigo   Gina Gill, Apollo   Elena Maran, Alethesis AI   Max Richter, Mea platform   Ian Thompson, IMT Advisory  Further reading:  For listeners looking to explore the themes discussed in this episode:  Agentic AI & insurance  Podcast episode: Where is the industry today? – a view from the C-suite (A rare C-suite perspective on Agentic AI: what it is, how it's being deployed and why senior leaders are walking a tightrope between bold innovation and operational risk.)  CFC launches Lane Assist, a live agentic underwriting pilot  McGill & Partners becomes first London Market broker to deploy Agentic AI  McGill + AIG collaboration using AI-driven underwriting  Duck Creek launches insurance-native Agentic AI Platform  Federato RiskOps and Agentic underwriting platform  MGA Banyan Risk deploys hx's full agentic underwriting suite  Strategy & commercial value  Simon Torrance's work on Intelligence Capital   AI Risk research on Agentic AI and enterprise transformation   InsTech & ServiceNow New York event: The future of insurance will be orchestrated, not built  Governance & Responsible AI  Article: The New Frontier: Managing and insuring generative and agentic AI risks with Edinburgh Futures Institute  Podcast episode: Creating a new kind of assurance & insurance framework for AI-related risks (This episode unpacks one of the most ambitious research initiatives currently shaping the future of AI risk in insurance.) 

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 16th Annual Meeting features Royce Brown, President and Chief Executive Officer, AdventHealth Lake Wales. He discusses creating a unified organizational culture, investing in leadership development and executive coaching, and why curiosity, observation, and strong people connections are essential to making better decisions in a data-rich healthcare environment.In collaboration with Insight Global.

Send us Fan MailAfter my conversation with Josh Dorfman, I found myself thinking less about climate change and more about people.In this episode of After The Conversation, I reflect on what stood out most from our discussion—not just the topics we covered, but the deeper lessons underneath them.We talked about climate change, politics, artificial intelligence, and the future of energy. But the question that stayed with me was much simpler:How do we have productive conversations with people who see the world differently?In this episode, I explore the importance of reflection over reaction, why facts alone rarely change minds, and what it means to approach disagreement with curiosity instead of certainty.This isn't a recap of the conversation.It's an invitation to think more deeply about it.Topics discussed:• Why reflection matters after important conversations• The difference between reacting and thinking• Why facts alone don't change minds• The role identity plays in disagreement• Curiosity versus certainty• Climate change, politics, and public discourse• What I learned from my conversation with Josh Dorfman• Why understanding does not equal agreementThe goal of Kyle Talks has never been to tell you what to think.The goal is to help all of us think better.Because better conversations start with better reflection.Social Media:Insta/X: kyleTHEhortonYoutube: KyletalkssTiktok: KyleTalkssIntro: Head In The Clouds by Matthew MorelockOutro: Surfaces Type Beat - Jellyfish BeatsSupport the show

Our minds are constantly categorizing people, places, and experiences. While those shortcuts can feel useful, they often come at a cost. Andy explores how labels can quietly limit our ability to truly see one another, and why curiosity may be one of the most important qualities we can cultivate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A three-year-old boy. Yellow t-shirt. Alone in a pediatric cancer ward in Uganda. His family had just dropped him off and left. That moment wasn't a business plan. It wasn't a strategy. It was a calling. And from it, Letha Sandison built a cause-based clothing line to fund chemotherapy for kids before cause-based brands even existed. Then she came home and built a wellness community rooted in the same question: how can I be of service? Letha Sandison is the founder of Four Moons Spa in Encinitas, California, a wellness sanctuary built on belonging, community, and values-led entrepreneurship.  In this conversation, she and George trace her journey from Uganda to California, from nonprofit to wellness playground, and unpack what it actually looks like to build a business and a life by following what genuinely calls you. What You'll Learn In This Episode: How a single moment in a Ugandan cancer ward became the foundation of a career Why a strong enough "why" is what carries you through when entrepreneurship stops feeling good What living in Uganda taught Letha about community, gratitude, and perspective The "onion days and strawberry days" framework for navigating hardship How values function as a living operating system, not words on a wall Why collaboration over competition is her best business decision How to sit with setbacks before rushing to fix them The three pillars George distills from the conversation: why, service, and community Key Takeaways: ✔️Following curiosity and passion isn't naive, it's a navigational system. The businesses that last are built on something that calls you, not something that's trending. ✔️Your why has to create an emotion, not just a logical statement. If you can't feel it, it won't carry you through the hard parts. ✔️Service isn't a marketing angle. It's the reason Letha's businesses have lasted across continents and decades. ✔️Onion days are real. You don't shift them by pretending they aren't hard. You sit in them, feel them fully, and make decisions from the other side. ✔️Values are only as real as how you use them. They live in decisions, product choices, team conversations, and what you choose not to do. ✔️Community is not a nice-to-have. It's a survival mechanism: in Uganda, in business, and in life. ✔️Perspective is the difference between your prison and your power. It doesn't mean you smile through hard things. It means you choose how you operate inside of them. ✔️Revenue is a byproduct. It always comes after an equal sign. Focus on who you're serving and the math takes care of itself. ✔️Misalignment is the number one reason businesses fail past a decade. The fix isn't more strategy, it's more honesty about your why, your service, and your community. Timestamps & Highlights: [00:00] — The moment that started everything: a three-year-old boy in a yellow t-shirt [01:18] — Welcome and intro: Letha Sandison, Renaissance entrepreneur [03:45] — Following passion and curiosity when there's no obvious path [06:07] — Why entrepreneurship gets real fast and what carries you through [07:51] — Starting in Uganda: personal savings, boots on the ground, and finding the gap [09:51] — Building a cause-based clothing line before cause-based brands existed [11:24] — The through line: why and service as the foundation of everything [13:06] — Coming home to smartphones and disconnection and deciding to build community [20:00] — Values as a living system: how Four Moons makes decisions [24:32] — Collaboration over competition and the local women's business group [33:59] — What Africa changed: perspective on hardship, community, and gratitude [38:23] — Onion days and strawberry days explained [42:07] — How to earn more strawberry days through perspective [44:33] — How to handle setbacks: sit with the feeling before reaching for the fix [49:10] — George's recovery speed story and entrepreneurship as a muscle [51:53] — The stat: misalignment is the number one reason businesses fail [52:22] — The three-question litmus test for every entrepreneur [54:12] — Letha's soul tattoo: follow curiosity and passion look ridiculous, take the risk [55:35] — How to find and visit Four Moons Spa + where to connect Connect with Letha Letha Sandison is an entrepreneur, humanitarian, and founder of Four Moons Spa, a wellness sanctuary in Encinitas, California rooted in belonging and community. Before opening the award-winning spa, she founded Wrap Up Africa, a nonprofit in Uganda supporting pediatric cancer patients through a cause-based clothing line. She has been featured at TEDx, the Clinton Global Initiative, and the Livestrong Global Cancer Summit. Website: fourmoonsspa.com   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fourmoonsspa Instagram: instagram.com/lethasandison | https://www.instagram.com/fourmoonsspa/ Your Challenge This Week: If any of this landed, send Letha a message and tell her what moved you. She's newly on Instagram and building, your note matters more than you know. If you're ever within three hours of Encinitas, California, Four Moons Spa belongs on your list. Follow George: @itsgeorgebryant | mindofgeorge.com The Alliance — Community for entrepreneurs building from why, service, and real connection.  1:1 Coaching — Limited spots.  Live Retreats — In-person experiences for entrepreneurs ready to realign. Follow for upcoming dates.

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Bob Zimmerman highlights discoveries by the James Webb Space Telescope, including a black hole 6 billion times the mass of the sun located 10 billion light-years away. He also describes a "flickering" quasar from the early universe that challenges current Big Bang theories. Finally, Zimmerman provides an update on the Curiosity rover as it travels through the "Grand" valley on its ascent of Mars. (16)1913

SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-10-26.Greg Scarlatoiu analyzes Xi Jinping's visit to Pyongyang, noting that Kim Jong-un now views himself as a strategic equal to Xi and Putin. Despite sanctions, North Korea's economy shows a facade of growth fueled by billions made exporting artillery and special forces to Russia. Kim is also modernizing his security apparatus into a structure similar to Russia's FSB. (1)Professor Jim Holmes discusses the naval balance between the U.S. and China, suggesting the PLA Navy aims for six aircraft carriers to project power in the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean. While China has made strides in naval aviation without the heavy losses the U.S. historically endured, Holmes believes they still lag behind in technological sophistication and human tactical proficiency. (2)Victoria Coates highlights Taiwan's indispensable role in the global AI revolution through TSMC's high-end chip production, which the U.S. and China currently cannot replicate. She emphasizes that Taiwan's engineering "super workers" are a state secret. Coates also discusses the political friction in Washington regarding arms sales and the need for Taiwan to increase its own defense spending. (3)Victoria Coates addresses the Pentagon's decision to list major Chinese companies like BYD and Alibaba as security risks due to their military ties. She argues for clear country-of-origin labeling on products to inform American consumers. Furthermore, Coates criticizes the Biden administration for prioritizing climate goals over addressing China's use of forced labor in the solar panel supply chain. (4)Natalie Ecanow details Qatar's massive $400 billion investment footprint in the United States, including high-profile real estate like New York's Park Lane Hotel and significant orders for Boeing aircraft. She argues these investments are not merely financial but serve to buy long-term political influence and goodwill with American policymakers, regardless of party affiliation, by embedding Qatari wealth into the U.S. economy. (5)Natalie Ecanow explains that Qatari wealth is controlled by the Al-Thani autocracy, whose values often conflict with U.S. interests, such as their support for Hamas and the Taliban. She highlights the lack of transparency in Qatarifunding, citing a lawsuit that revealed nearly half a billion dollars in undisclosed money sent to Texas A&M University, and calls for stricter U.S. disclosure laws. (6)Joel Kotkin examines the definition of fascism, arguing that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is not a fascist because she respects democratic norms. He identifies China's government-led economy as the closest modern parallel to historical fascism. Kotkin also warns of "techno-fascism," where a small group of global tech companies exert unprecedented control over public opinion and information through surveillance tools. (7)Joel Kotkin disputes the label of "fascist" for the MAGA movement, noting it lacks the youth-driven, paramilitary organization characteristic of movements led by Mussolini or Hitler. He describes MAGA as a chaotic coalition of various interest groups held together by Donald Trump's personality. Kotkin emphasizes that using the term as a political slur ruins the possibility of necessary civil discourse. (8)Michael Bernstam discusses a looming glut of liquefied natural gas driven by record U.S. shale production, which is stabilizing energy prices in Europe. Regarding Russia, he explains that while crude exports continue, Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries have created a domestic manufacturing crisis, leading to fuel shortages for Russian agriculture and industry that are difficult to repair under sanctions. (9)Michael Bernstam reveals that China has significantly reduced its oil imports by nearly half by drawing on massive strategic reserves of 1.4 billion barrels and increasing electric vehicle adoption. Simultaneously, the U.S. has reached record domestic oil production of nearly 14 million barrels per day. These factors combined help lower global oil prices despite declining inventories in other OECD countries. (10)Tal Fortgang explores Justice Scalia's legal philosophy through a biography by James Rosen, focusing on Scalia's dissent in Lee v. Weisman regarding religious benedictions at public graduations. Fortgang explains how Scaliapopularized "originalism" and "textualism," arguing that the Constitution should be interpreted based on the original public meaning of the text rather than through subjective "moral readings" by judges. (11)Tal Fortgang discusses the "Scalian revolution" that shifted the Supreme Court toward judicial restraint. He notes that while Scalia faced a hostile press and "nasty" internal criticism from colleagues like Harry Blackmun, his ideas eventually prevailed. Fortgang also observes that the modern partisan venom in confirmation hearings began during Scalia's era with the contentious treatment of Robert Bork and Clarence Thomas. (12)Simon Constable reports from France on falling global commodity prices for food and energy due to supply meeting demand. He then shifts to the immigration crisis in Britain, where violent incidents in Belfast and Southampton have fueled public outrage. Constable attributes the unrest to a failure of both major parties to manage unfettered immigration and the lack of cultural integration. (13)Simon Constable discusses the declining popularity of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the potential rise of challengers like Andy Burnham. He highlights a dramatic shift in British public opinion, with polling by Lord Ashcroftshowing that a vast majority of Labour, Liberal Democrat, and Green voters—and even a third of Conservatives—now favor rejoining the European Union after a decade of Brexit. (14)Bob Zimmerman tracks the transition to commercial space, noting that private companies like Vast are leading the race to build stations to replace the aging ISS. He discusses Amazon's struggle to launch its satellite constellation due to rocket delays, contrasted with SpaceX's efficiency. Zimmerman also reports on a milestone for SpaceX, as a single Falcon 9 booster successfully completed a record 35th flight. (15)Bob Zimmerman highlights discoveries by the James Webb Space Telescope, including a black hole 6 billion times the mass of the sun located 10 billion light-years away. He also describes a "flickering" quasar from the early universe that challenges current Big Bang theories. Finally, Zimmerman provides an update on the Curiosity rover as it travels through the "Grand" valley on its ascent of Mars. (16)Two name fixes: Joel Cotkin → Joel Kotkin (7, 8) — the urbanist/scholar's correct spelling Natalie Eacano → Natalie Ecanow (5, 6) — the FDD scholar's correct spelling

In this episode of The Art Biz, host Alyson Stanfield makes the case that research is not an academic exercise. And it's not separate from your art practice, but part of it. She encourages you to think of it as leading with curiosity, which strengthens the work and builds confidence. Alyson draws on her background as an art historian and her own current investigation into timelines to show what this actually looks like in practice. Alyson reveals: Why "I've always been drawn to this" isn't a good enough answer, and what happens when you push past it The difference between work that is beautiful and work that is about something Why you mustn't research to find the right or best answer, and why you cannot rely on Google and AI for a true research practice How a serious inquiry practice changes your artist statement, collector conversations, and confidence in the work What it means to make curiosity a practice rather than a phase you move through before a project begins Read more and get links and resources on the extensive companion post. Email me to discuss strategic consulting for your long-term career goals. Think you'd make a good guest on The Art Biz? Read This The Art Biz is recorded on the traditional land of the Cheyenne, Arapaho and Ute tribes.  

Are you looking at AI through a rearview mirror and making the same mistakes every generation makes during technological change?   Everywhere you turn, people are predicting what AI will do to jobs, leadership, and business. The problem? Nobody really knows. In this episode, Bradley Hartmann explores Marshall McLuhan's groundbreaking book The Medium Is the Massage and reveals why today's AI debates sound remarkably similar to conversations that happened decades ago around television, integrated circuits, and the Internet. If you're a leader trying to make sense of rapid change without getting caught up in fear or hype, this episode offers a refreshing perspective.    In this episode you will Discover why every generation believes its technological disruption is different and why history suggests otherwise. Learn McLuhan's powerful concept that technology doesn't just help us; it changes how we think, communicate, and lead. Understand how curiosity, experimentation, and dialogue can help leaders navigate uncertainty more effectively than predictions and fear.   Listen now to gain a practical framework for leading confidently through AI uncertainty and technological change without losing focus on what matters most.   At Bradley Hartmann & Company, we help construction teams improve sales, leadership,  and communication by reducing miscommunication, strengthening teamwork, and bridging language gaps between English and Spanish speakers. To learn more about our product offerings, visit bradleyhartmannandco.com.   The Construction Leadership Podcast dives into essential leadership topics in construction, including strategy, emotional intelligence, communication skills, confidence, innovation, and effective decision-making. You'll also gain insights into delegation, cultural intelligence, goal setting, team building, employee engagement, and how to overcome common culture problems—whether you're leading a crew or managing an entire organization.   Have topic ideas or guest recommendations? Contact us at info@bradleyhartmannandco.com.   New podcasts are dropped every Tuesday and Thursday.     This episode is brought to you by The Construction Spanish Toolbox —the most practical way for construction teams to learn jobsite-ready Spanish in just minutes a day over 6 months.      

What do restaurant owners really think about customers? And what happens when a lifelong people-person—raised in the restaurant business, trained in psychology, and now leading tourism and community development—sits down for an honest conversation about modern life, parenting, hospitality, and America? In this episode of I Like That Story, Jeff Gould talks with Brittany Wagner, Tourism Director for Visit Yankton and a leader with Yankton Thrive in historic Yankton, South Dakota. Brittany's organization has invited Jeff to bring his acclaimed America's Story presentation to Yankton as part of the community's celebration surrounding America's 250th birthday—an especially meaningful event for one of the most historic communities in the Dakota Territory. Brittany shares her unique journey: * Growing up in her family's restaurant from the age of three * Working more than a decade as a mental health therapist for youth and families * Owning and operating a restaurant during the COVID era * Transitioning into tourism, storytelling, and community building through Visit Yankton and Yankton Thrive Together, Jeff and Brittany dive into: * The hidden psychology of restaurants and tipping * Restaurant cleanliness secrets diners never notice * Parenting in the smartphone and social media era * Gentle parenting vs. traditional parenting * Mental health challenges facing young people today * Why family dinners still matter * Storytelling, history, and preserving family memories * The beauty and challenges of small-town life * Why Yankton and the Missouri River region still matter in America's story The episode is funny, thoughtful, nostalgic, and surprisingly personal — blending restaurant stories, parenting insights, psychology, American history, and candid reflections about modern culture and human connection. Outside of work, Brittany and her husband Josh are raising four children while balancing the beautiful chaos of family life, youth sports, travel, hiking, and small-town living. Learn more about Yankton Thrive at:https://www.yanktonsd.com/ Explore Visit Yankton at:https://www.visityanktonsd.com/ 00:06 Introduction to Brittany Wagner and Yankton 01:34 Introduction to Brittany's Journey 03:25 Transitioning Careers: From Therapy to Tourism 09:16 The Restaurant Experience: Insights and Anecdotes 15:17 Challenges in the Restaurant Business 21:19 Family and Work-Life Balance 23:23 Nature vs. Nurture in Parenting 26:21 The Importance of Family Meals 30:17 Gentle Parenting: A Balancing Act 34:55 Mental Health Awareness in Youth 37:39 Navigating Technology and Parenting 45:29 Reflecting on America's 250th Birthday 47:31 Exploring Historical Movements 52:03 The Importance of Family Stories 54:21 The Art of Storytelling 57:24 Secrets of the Restaurant Industry 58:22 Navigating Age and Identity 01:12:17 Curiosity and Connection Learn all about America's Storyteller on his website: https://www.ilikethatstory.com Buy Jeff's books, CD, and audio book: https://www.ilikethatstory.net/shop Get urgent one-on-one coaching with Jeff now: https://calendly.com/jeffjgould Connect with Jeff on social media: LinkedIn — jeff-gould-americas-storyteller Twitter/X — https://x.com/jeffgouldstory Instagram — jeffgouldilikethatstory Facebook — jeffgouldilikethatstory For booking, contact: Email: book@ilikethatstory.net Phone: (605) 215-6414 or https://www.ilikethatstory.net/contact Send business/sponsorship inquiries to book@ilikethatstory.net © Jeff Gould, America's Storyteller This video is not to be reproduced without prior authorization. The original YouTube video may be distributed & embedded, if required. Callers waive all rights to privacy on this public call in show. If you need private coaching, pay for and book a call at https://www.ilikethatstory.com

We're all just trying to hold it together in a world that feels like it's burning down. Uncertainty. Fear. No end in sight. These are not just buzzwords, they are the ingredients of dysregulation. And they're stealing the best parts of us.In this raw, real, and soul-shifting conversation, I sat down with the incredible @gilldeacon to talk about her book A Love Affair with the Unknown and the question we're all asking right now: How do we be okay when things are not okay?Here's what we landed on:We don't get stronger by avoiding fear—we grow by naming it and sitting in it.Healing starts when the nervous system feels safe again. Not before.Curiosity is the antidote to control. Certainty is a myth—but wonder is medicine.Slowing down is NOT weakness, it's where the wisdom lives.Let this be your reminder: Hope is a choice. You are not broken. You've just lost access to the best parts of you. Let's get it back.You matter more than you know. We're in this together.Follow Gillian Here:@gilldeacon@aloveaffairwiththeunknown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Elixir Wizards, Charles Suggs and Emma Whamond are joined by Ellyse Cedeno, founder of Heuristic Salvo and a software engineer and product leader with more than 25 years of experience across early internet platforms, gaming, health tech, and distributed systems. Ellyse shares the winding path that took her from early search engines and Netscape to game development, medical research at Mount Sinai, and eventually to Elixir. Along the way, she talks about staying curious over a long technical career, rediscovering joy through side projects, and why being willing to feel like a beginner again can be one of the most useful skills a developer can build. The conversation explores what it means to grow as an engineer in a world where AI tooling is becoming part of the everyday workflow. Ellyse makes the case that technical skill still matters, but the human parts of software development (like judgment, curiosity, communication, trust, and influence) are becoming increasingly important. We also talk about soft influence and how developers can create change inside organizations without relying on hard authority. Key Topics Discussed in this Episode: Ellyse's career path through early internet platforms, gaming, health tech, and distributed systems Moving from Netscape and search engines to medical research and software consulting Discovering Elixir through an interest in concurrent and distributed systems Why beginner's mindset still matters after decades in tech How neurodivergence, curiosity, and deep focus shape Ellyse's approach to programming Rediscovering joy in programming through side projects and experimentation Building an MMORPG game server in Elixir Exploring hardware, Nerves, and live theremin demos The role of passion projects in professional growth Protecting time for learning in productivity-focused environments Work-life balance differences between the U.S. and Europe How AI tools are changing expectations for modern developers Why AI does not replace judgment, taste, or technical understanding Understanding business needs instead of only focusing on technical preferences Introducing Elixir into a TypeScript-heavy organization Using Elixir microservices to solve specific technical problems What “soft influence” looks like in engineering teams Building trust through one-on-one conversations Knowing when influence is working and when it is not Negotiating technical decisions without turning them into power struggles The relationship between technical competence and interpersonal skill Managing imposter syndrome during pair programming and collaborative work Documentation as a visibility and ownership tool Community involvement, conference speaking, and finding your people Staying curious without burning out Why the human side of software development still matters Links Mentioned: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netscape Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai https://icahn.mssm.edu/ Evernote https://evernote.com/ Joplin https://joplinapp.org/ Book: Elixir in Action by Saša Jurić https://www.manning.com/books/elixir-in-action-third-edition Book: The Little LISPer https://www.scribd.com/doc/263131641/The-Little-Lisper Ellyse's Goatmire Talk https://goatmire.com/speaker/ellyse-cedeno Nerves https://nerves-project.org/ xHain Hack & Makespace in Berlin https://x-hain.de/en/ https://cursor.com/ Haskell Programming Language https://www.haskell.org/ Java Programming Language https://www.java.com/en/ Clojure Programming Language https://clojure.org/ Scheme Programming Language https://www.scheme.org/ TypeScript Programming Language https://www.typescriptlang.org/ Nostrum Library https://hexdocs.pm/nostrum/intro.html Gleam Programming Language https://gleam.run/ Book: Getting Past No by William Ury https://www.williamury.com/getting-past-no/ “The Gambler” by Kenny Rogers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hx4gdlfamo Ted Talk: Do schools kill creativity? | Sir Ken Robinson https://youtu.be/iG9CE55wbtY Ellyse's Codeberg https://codeberg.org/ellyxir Ellyse's Game Server Repo https://codeberg.org/ellyxir/gameserver Goatmire Elixir & NervesConf 2026 https://www.goatmire.com/

Great marketing isn't about saying more—it's about understanding more. In this episode, Diane DiCarlo shares why customer insight is a competitive advantage, how curiosity leads to better strategy, and what organizations can learn when they take the time to listen.This is Brand Story, a podcast celebrating the stories of real people who are making an impact on brands, business, and the world around them. Episodes feature guests from a variety of backgrounds who bring their own unique perspectives to the conversation.Brand Story is created and produced by Gravity Group, a full-service brand and marketing agency, and is hosted by Gravity Group President, Steve Gilman.Links and Information From the Episode Here: gravitygroup.com/podcast/curiosity-first/Continue the conversation on social:For more of Brand Story, check out our LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/gravitygroupmarketing), where we'll post previews and highlights of shows, behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, plus other marketing news you can use.We're also on:Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/gravitygroupFacebook — https://www.facebook.com/gravitygroupmarketing(00:00) Meet Diane DiCarlo(05:13) From In-House Marketer to Consultant(09:40) Talking to the Right Audience(15:25) Marketing Isn't Always the Problem (20:15) People Buy Emotionally, Then Defend Logically(25:52) The Surprises Hidden in Surveys(31:18) Common Mistakes Marketers Make(35:23) Marketing in the Age of AI(40:42) Learning That Not Everyone Thinks Like You(42:33) The Free Birding Chapter(45:00) Let Go of the Five-Year Plan

What happens when you spend more than two decades helping organizations communicate, investigate, and build trust across the globe? In this episode of Truth Be Told, Dave Thompson, CFI sits down with WZ Vice President of International, Chris Norris, CFI to explore what he's learned from working in more than 45 countries and traveling to over 80. From living in the UK to teaching investigators in Afghanistan, Korea, Brazil, and beyond, Chris shares the cultural lessons, communication mistakes, and relationship-building strategies that have shaped his career. The conversation dives into the surprising differences—and remarkable similarities—between people around the world. Chris discusses how curiosity, humility, and adaptability can help anyone build stronger relationships, whether they're leading an international team, conducting an interview, or simply connecting with people from different backgrounds. Along the way, he shares memorable stories about cultural misunderstandings, translating investigative training across languages, and why some of the most important communication lessons have nothing to do with words at all. Learn more about WZ's International presence! Truths: People are more alike than different. Whether you're in London, Seoul, Kabul, or Chicago, the fundamental challenges of communication, trust, and information gathering remain remarkably consistent. Cultural differences matter, but human nature is universal. Curiosity is a communication superpower. The most effective communicators don't assume—they ask. Chris shares how approaching new cultures with humility, patience, and a willingness to learn opens doors that expertise alone cannot. Adaptation builds credibility. From language choices and email etiquette to dress and behavior, small adjustments can make a big difference in building rapport and trust across cultures. Adaptation isn't about changing who you are—it's about showing respect for the people you're trying to connect with. Don't mistake difference for resistance. What looks like disengagement, disrespect, or reluctance in one culture may actually be a sign of respect in another. Effective communicators learn to challenge their assumptions before drawing conclusions. Open-mindedness is the foundation of growth. Chris's message to every class is simple: "Be open-minded, and we'll learn something together." Whether you're leading a team, conducting an interview, or traveling abroad, growth begins when you're willing to see the world through someone else's perspective.  

Send Mo a text about this episode!Welcome back for Part 2 of this epic episode with Tillie Eze! In today's episode we dive into all things astrology. I love being curious. Curiosity has brought me to learn SO many new things and without it I don't think life would be as fun, magical and spontaneous! And you know what I've been curious about for a long time? Astrology. I've noticed through my learnings over the last decade that astrology has always been looked at or portrayed to me as whimsical, made up, kind of silly or unnecessary. And then on the flip side of that.... I keep hearing how large companies and highly successful individuals utilize astrology to help them make decisions in their personal and business life. Hmmmm- intrigue! Enjoy this second episode with Tillie Eze!What we discuss: -How can you use astrology in your personal and business life? -How can you begin to learn all the different aspects of astrology through the moon cycle? -Tillie uses my natal chart to begin to show us how to navigate this information!The 411 on Tillie: Tillie Eze is a multi-hyphenate creator that plays in the physical of fixing, while mastering herself in the spiritual world through alchemy. A certified practitioner of transformative modalities, Tillie was given the medicine name "Ch'up Tiuhtonal Ihuicatl" translating to "Women of Precious Light of Sky". Transmuting her past lives by reliving moments in the present timeline, she currently resides in France expanding her work through experiential collaborations of the heart and soul, feeding her fervor for all things Venusian, and exploring the Zenith points of her natal chart.Resources that Tillie mentions: Astro Gold App AstroCharts.com Cafe Astrology Chani Go follow Tillie on Instagram and book a session with her: IG: tillieeze Her website: https://www.tillieeze.comDo you have follow up questions? Things you want to know more about? Please send them to: Mo@iloveitwhen.org----------Follow I love it when

In this episode of the RKD Group: Chat podcast, we sit down with Stephanie Chanpimol, annual fund and advancement services manager for The Salvation Army's Northern New England Division. With two decades of experience at the organization, Stephanie shares how a willingness to learn, strong communication skills and a commitment to building meaningful relationships have shaped her nonprofit career.

Shelly Fairchild on Staying in the Queue, Recording at FAME, and Building an Independent CareerOn Curious Goldfish, host Jason English talks with Mississippi-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Shelly Fairchild about persevering through setbacks (“stay in the queue” and “buy the tree”), including losing a major label deal 20 years ago after being outed and forging an independent path since. Fairchild shares why it took a decade to make her new album, how a Kickstarter funded it, and why she recorded at FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals with producers Gary Nichols and Greg Beek, describing the studio's historic energy and an accompanying documentary shoot. She compares the new record's themes of home, loss, and identity to earlier albums, discusses songs like “End Up in Austin,” “Missin' Mississippi,” and “Struggle,” and reflects on musical theater roots, touring as a backing vocalist, and writing high-volume sync music for TV/film—including navigating AI demo tools and changing music economics.00:00 Stay in the Queue01:05 Podcast Welcome and Guest Intro01:51 Water Filter Cold Open03:34 Ten Years Between Albums05:16 Why Muscle Shoals and FAME10:26 The Magic of Muscle Shoals12:45 Themes and Storytelling Roots14:56 Finding Her Sound Over Time17:22 End Up in Austin Backstory20:00 More Songs and The Struggle23:11 Musical Theater Origins28:46 Business Lessons from Touring32:01 Stay in the Queue34:32 Whirlwind Tour Lessons35:39 Bus Driver Wakeup Call37:24 Two Decades in a Blur38:08 Making Money with Sync41:14 How Sync Writing Works44:44 AI and Demo Shortcuts47:52 Losing the Deal Coming Out51:00 Authenticity and Activism56:06 Curiosity and Distribution59:49 Tour Dates and Farewell

What does the future of education look like in a world shaped by artificial intelligence?In this episode of The Why Project, we sit down with Srushti Jayaramu, researcher, educator, and Harvard Graduate School of Education alumna, to explore how technology is transforming learning, student behavior, and the skills young people need to thrive.Srushti shares her journey from navigating two education systems to studying at Harvard, the lessons she learned beyond the classroom, and her work at the intersection of education, children, and generative AI. Together, we discuss whether AI is making students more efficient but less reflective, the growing importance of critical thinking and self regulation, and how schools can better prepare young people for an uncertain future.This conversation is a thoughtful exploration of curiosity, learning, technology, and what it truly means to stay human in a rapidly changing world.

Send us Fan MailSpacemen, try really considering what your wife is feeling. And really trying to understand her. Keywordsmen love, emotional connection, curiosity, empathy, relationships, self-awareness, communication, therapy, love mapsKey  topicsHow men love and express affectionThe importance of understanding your partner's experiencePractical ways to develop curiosity and empathy in relationshipsSound bites"Loving someone fully is exhilarating""Most men don't think about this naturally""Contemplating with curiosity brings peace"Chapters00:00 Introduction and Banter03:27 Bike Ride Adventures06:13 Star Wars Journey09:15 New Shows and Recommendations10:14 Understanding How Men Love12:57 Understanding Others' Experiences18:49 The Importance of Love Maps25:09 Curiosity and Empathy in Relationships30:55 Shifting Perspectives: Experience Over Details37:30 The Reward of Understanding and Connection39:47 IntroSHORT.mp4Spread the word! The Manspace is Rad!!

Human curiosity drives discovery, invention, and progress. But the same instinct that helps us learn can also put us in danger. Why do people keep looking when they should look away?________________________________________Curiosity built civilizations.It helped create science, medicine, aviation, exploration, and countless discoveries that improved human life.But curiosity has a shadow side.In this episode of An Ounce, we explore how the same instinct that pushes us toward understanding can also lead us into danger. From childhood lessons and the Hindenburg disaster to real-world experiences as a first responder, this story examines why curiosity needs more than enthusiasm—it needs judgment.Sometimes the desire to know becomes stronger than the desire to stay safe.And sometimes "just one look" becomes a problem.________________________________________COMPANION EPISODE RECOMMENDATIONThe Night We Counterattacked Venus — A True Storyhttps://youtu.be/n_xTQIBBaqMWhy:Both episodes explore what happens when human beings act before they fully understand the larger system around them.In The Dangerous Side of Curiosity, people pursue answers without always recognizing the risks.In The Night We Counterattacked Venus, people attempted to solve a problem while operating with incomplete understanding of the consequences.Both stories examine a familiar human pattern:The desire to know, fix, or improve something before fully understanding what happens next.________________________________________If you enjoy stories about hidden consequences, human behavior, and looking beyond the obvious, consider subscribing.#Curiosity #HumanBehavior #Psychology #History #AnOuncePodcast________________________________________CHAPTERS00:00 Curiosity's Good Reputation00:30 Curiosity's Questions01:09 Curiosity: Innocence and Temptation02:09 The Hindenburg: Curiosity and Innovation make a misstep.03:12 The Coin Has Two Sides03:28 A First Responder's Lesson03:36 The Accident After the Accident04:01 Curiosity Versus Wisdom04:44 An Ounce________________________________________REFERENCESHindenburg Disaster – Background and historical informationhttps://www.britannica.com/event/Hindenburg-disasterNational Air and Space Museum – Hindenburg history and aviation contexthttps://airandspace.si.eduNational Transportation Safety Board – Traffic safety and distracted driving informationhttps://www.ntsb.gov

How This Is Building Me, hosted by world-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, is a podcast focused on the highs and lows, ups and downs of all those involved with cancer, cancer medicine, and cancer science across the full spectrum of life's experiences.In this episode, guest host Erin Schenk, MD, PhD, at the University of Colorado Anschutz in Aurora, an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Medical Oncology, sat down with D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, to highlight Dr Camidge's storied career and life. Driven by a relentless curiosity that often manifested in him "interrogating" those around him, Camidge chose a career in medicine because of the immediate effect he saw it could have on people's lives.His path included a formative gap year working at McDonald's and serving as a caregiver for a man with cerebral palsy. After studying at Oxford, he faced a significant professional and personal low when pursuing his PhD at Cambridge. Struggling with a difficult project, he persevered by pivoting his research and finding resilience through peers, eventually returning to practicing clinical medicine and finding his calling in oncology due to its unique overlap of molecular biology and opportunities for deep patient connection.Seeking further opportunities, Dr Camidge moved to the United States to lead the lung cancer program at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He became a pivotal figure in the development of targeted therapies, specifically crizotinib for ALK-positive lung cancer. Beyond drug development, he championed the use of molecular profiling and established a global remote second opinion program.In 2022, Dr Camidge's perspective shifted profoundly following his own lung cancer diagnosis. This experience forced him to evolve from a "questioning machine" into someone more amenable to accepting love and support. He now integrates this dual perspective into his work, emphasizing that oncology must go beyond science to address the human experience of treating real people.

What does it take to lead a 100+ year-old travel company into its next chapter without losing the soul that made it legendary? In this episode of Distinguished, Dean Arun Upneja sits down with Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, President and CEO of Collette, a family-owned guided travel brand since 1918. As the first woman to lead the company in its century-long history, Jaclyn has earned her role through experience, starting as a tour guide and growing into leadership across marketing, product, and global strategy. In this conversation, Jaclyn talks about how Collette is thoughtfully integrating AI and data into a deeply human-centered brand. She also shares personal impact moments from her travels, ranging from a village in Peru to a powerful conversation in the Middle East, that have shaped her leadership philosophy. This episode will challenge you to think differently about how legacy and disruption are not opposites, and why curiosity may be the most essential leadership skill of all. Subscribe to Distinguished wherever you listen to podcasts and learn more at bu.edu/hospitality. To join the conversation, email sha@bu.edu. The Distinguished podcast is produced by the Boston University School of Hospitality Administration. Host: Arun Upneja, Dean Producer: Mara Littman Research: Lan Lu Editing: Isabella Laikin Sound Engineering: Andrew Hallock Email us at shadean@bu.eduThe “Distinguished” podcast is produced by Boston University School of Hospitality Administration. Host: Arun Upneja, DeanProducer: Mara Littman, Executive Director of Strategic Operations and Corporate RelationsResearch and Content Creation: Lu LanEditing: Isabella LaikinSound Engineer: Andrew HallockMusic: “Airport Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

What happens when leaders stop trying to have all the answers and start asking better questions? In this episode, Bethany Rees talks with leadership strategist and curiosity expert Dr. Debra Clary about how curiosity drives innovation, improves team culture, strengthens decision-making, and helps leaders create psychologically safe workplaces. You'll learn: ✔ Why curiosity is a measurable leadership skill ✔ How certainty kills innovation ✔ Questions every leader should ask ✔ How curiosity helps de-escalate conflict ✔ Why disengaged employees often feel unseen and unheard ✔ How leaders can build cultures where people contribute ideas freely If you've ever felt pressure to “know it all” as a leader, this episode is for you.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Unveiling Secrets: The Hidden Lab in Old Delhi Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-06-10-07-38-19-hi Story Transcript:Hi: पुरानी दिल्ली की एक धूल-भरी लाइब्रेरी में, रोहन की आंखें चमक उठीं।En: In a dusty library of Purani Delhi, Rohan's eyes sparkled.Hi: एक पुराना बुककेस उसके सामने खड़ा था।En: An old bookcase stood before him.Hi: रोहन का मन हमेशा से रहस्यों की ओर खिंचता था।En: Rohan had always been drawn to mysteries.Hi: उसने धीरे-धीरे बुककेस के किताबों को छूना शुरू किया और अचानक, एक किताब का स्पर्श करते ही, बुककेस किनारे की ओर खिसकने लगा। उसके पीछे एक गुप्त दरवाज़ा दिखाई दिया।En: He began gently touching the books on the bookcase, and suddenly, as he touched one book, the bookcase began to slide to the side, revealing a secret door behind it.Hi: "रोहन, हमें यहाँ से चलना चाहिए," मीरा ने चिंतित आवाज़ में कहा।En: "Rohan, we should leave from here," Meera said in a worried voice.Hi: उसका मन जोखिम उठाने में नहीं लगता था।En: She wasn't keen on taking risks.Hi: लेकिन रोहन की जिज्ञासा नियंत्रण में नहीं थी।En: But Rohan's curiosity was uncontrollable.Hi: "बस थोड़ी देर में वापस आ जाएगा, विश्वास करो," रोहन ने मुस्कुराते हुए कहा।En: "I'll be back in just a little while, trust me," Rohan said with a smile.Hi: दरवाज़े के पीछे एक गुप्त प्रयोगशाला थी।En: Behind the door was a secret laboratory.Hi: वहां अजीबोगरीब मशीनें ज़ूम कर रही थीं और टेबल पर रखी गई शीशियों में रौशनी चमक रही थी।En: Strange machines were zooming, and the vials on the table were glowing with light.Hi: हर कदम पर अद्वितीय वैज्ञानिक प्रयोगों का खज़ाना फैला था।En: At every step, a treasure trove of unique scientific experiments was spread out.Hi: रोहन मंत्रमुग्ध होकर देखने लगा।En: Rohan began to observe, spellbound.Hi: "यह सब क्या है?" अचानक पीछे से एक गहरी आवाज उठी।En: "What is all this?" suddenly a deep voice emerged from behind.Hi: विक्रम, प्रयोगशाला का रहस्यमयी वैज्ञानिक, अब सामने खड़ा था।En: Vikram, the enigmatic scientist of the laboratory, was now standing in front.Hi: उसका चेहरा गंभीर था और उसकी आंखों में सतर्कता झलक रही थी।En: His face was serious, and alertness was evident in his eyes.Hi: "तुम्हें यहां नहीं होना चाहिए," विक्रम ने चेतावनी दी।En: "You shouldn't be here," Vikram warned.Hi: रोहन ने निर्णय किया कि अब सच जानना बेहद जरूरी है, चाहे जोखिम कुछ भी हो।En: Rohan decided it was extremely important to know the truth now, regardless of the risk.Hi: उसने साहसिकतापूर्वक कहा, "यह सब क्या है, विक्रम? ये प्रयोग किसलिए हैं?"En: He bravely asked, "What is all this, Vikram? What are these experiments for?"Hi: विक्रम ने थोड़ी देर के लिए चुप्पी साध ली, फिर उसने खुलासा किया। "यह एक नई खोज है, इंसान की क्षमता को बढ़ाने के लिए।En: Vikram remained silent for a while, then he revealed, "This is a new discovery, to enhance human capability.Hi: लेकिन इसे गलत हाथों में जाने से रोकना होगा।"En: But it must be kept from falling into the wrong hands."Hi: यह सुनकर रोहन का मन मथने लगा।En: Hearing this, Rohan's mind began to churn.Hi: उसने विक्रम के प्रयोग का रहस्य जान लिया था, परंतु क्या यह सही है कि इसे दुनिया के सामने लाया जाए?En: He had learned the secret of Vikram's experiment, but is it right to bring it before the world?Hi: अंततः उसने वहां से निकलने का निर्णय लिया।En: Ultimately he decided to leave.Hi: वह समझ चुका था कि ज्ञान के साथ जिम्मेदारी भी आती है।En: He understood that with knowledge comes responsibility.Hi: रोहन बाहर आया, और मीरा ने राहत की सांस ली।En: Rohan came outside, and Meera sighed in relief.Hi: लेकिन रोहन अब पहले से कहीं अधिक सतर्क था।En: But Rohan was now more alert than ever before.Hi: वह जानता था कि एक बड़ा रहस्य उसके पास है, जिसे छुपाना या उजागर करना - उसी के हाथ में है।En: He knew he held a big secret, whether to hide it or reveal it was in his hands.Hi: जीवन में पहेलियाँ और भी होंगी, पर अब रोहन उनके प्रति अधिक सावधान रहेगा।En: There would be more puzzles in life, but now Rohan would be more cautious towards them. Vocabulary Words:dusty: धूल-भरीsparkled: चमक उठींrevealing: दिखाई दियाworried: चिंतितcuriosity: जिज्ञासाuncontrollable: नियंत्रण में नहींsecret: गुप्तlaboratory: प्रयोगशालाstrange: अजीबोगरीबvials: शीशियोंglowing: चमक रही थीenigma: रहस्यमयीmachine: मशीनेंscientific: वैज्ञानिकspellbound: मंत्रमुग्धtreasure trove: खज़ानाobserve: देखनेemerged: उठीalertness: सतर्कताenhance: बढ़ानेcapability: क्षमताresponsibility: जिम्मेदारीcautious: सतर्कchurn: मथनेreveal: खुलासाpuzzles: पहेलियाँrisks: जोखिमzooming: ज़ूम कर रही थींcontrol: नियंत्रणbehind: पीछे

This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the idea that sometimes the simplest answer might really be the answer. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What is Occam's Razor? How might we simplify our problem solving? What tactics can we utilize when we are stuck on something?   More from us in your inbox. Subscribe to Box O' Goodies. A weekly email with the books, podcasts, quotes, and other noodles Jen and Pete are mulling over.Listen to all episodes and read full transcripts at thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Reach us: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comPete's work: humanperiscope.com · Jen's work: jenwaldman.com

Athletes get all the glory, but there are countless people around them making the games happen - from referees making judgments, to vendors in the stands hawking snacks and beer. In this episode from The StoryCorps Podcast, drawn from our archive of the largest single collection of human voices ever recorded, you'll hear from the people on the sidelines.WANT MORE EPISODE SUGGESTIONS? Grab our What It's Like To Be... "starter pack". It's a curated Spotify playlist with some essential episodes from our back catalogue.GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at jobs@whatitslike.comFOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Email us at partnerships@whatitslike.comWANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Leave us a voicemail at (919) 213-0456. We'll ask you to answer two questions:1. What's a word or phrase that only someone from your profession would be likely to know and what does it mean?2. What's a specific story you tell your friends that happened on the job? It could be funny, sad, anxiety-making, pride-inducing or otherwise.We can't respond to every message, but we do listen to all of them! We'll follow up if it's a good fit.

Mike Belsito has spent years at the center of the product management community. As the founder of Product Collective, a leader at Mind the Product, and now Head of Product Evangelism at Pendo, Mike has built a career around learning from product professionals and sharing those insights with the broader industry. In this episode of Product Momentum, Mike joins Sean and Dan for a discussion that is absolutely top of mind for today's product leaders today: while artificial intelligence is transforming how products are built, timeless skills such as curiosity, judgment, and taste remain essential. In fact, he argues, these capabilities will become even more valuable as technology accelerates the pace of product development. Navigating AI Through Human-Centered Product Skills In doing research for a new book, Mike engaged many product leaders who had experienced previous periods of technological disruption – e.g., the rise of the internet, telecommunications, and mobile computing. Now dealing with AI-driven opportunities and uncertainties, many leaders point to the same enduring qualities that helped them and their teams adapt during earlier transitions. Rather than focusing solely on new technologies, they emphasized the importance of human-centered skills that guide decision-making and product strategy. “It’s kind of relying on the same timeless characteristics that we’ve always thought were important,” Mike says. “And even today, we still think are important, which are things like curiosity, judgment, taste.” Balancing Output and Outcomes Our conversation with Mike also explored a growing tension within product organizations – a theme also covered in recent Product Momentum episodes. As AI enables teams to create more content, code, and functionality faster than ever before, Mike cautions against using increased output” as a measure of success. Product teams have spent years shifting their focus from user satisfaction to delivery metrics to business outcomes, Mike continues. “That mindset remains critical, even as AI changes workflows. But how do we make sure that it’s not just about the output – that we’re actually building the right things?” For product managers, designers, and engineers, the challenge is ensuring that speed does not come at the expense of delivering business value. Curiosity as a Practiced Skill Among Mike’s more surprising research discoveries was how often leaders highlighted curiosity as a skill that can be developed intentionally. Rather than viewing curiosity as an innate personality trait, many described it as a practice that strengthens through deliberate effort. It's an insight that brings important implications for today's product teams. Learning, questioning assumptions, and seeking new perspectives become competitive advantages in times like these when the technology landscape evolves so quickly, Mike adds. “I wasn’t thinking of curiosity as a practice or as a muscle to be flexed.” As AI continues to reshape product development, Mike offers a practical perspective for product leaders. Technology will continue to evolve, he says, but the ability to ask thoughtful questions, exercise sound judgment, and focus on meaningful outcomes remains fundamental. Those timeless capabilities may ultimately determine which teams are best equipped to thrive in an increasingly AI-driven future. [03:45[ What is product evangelism? Being Pendo’s Head of Product Evangelism is a new role for me, one that I’ve just stepped into weeks ago. Pendo has a unique point of view on how it helps product people, and it does that through its software, and now it’s all kind of software. [06:25] Mike’s new book project — the origin story. I wasn’t planning on ever writing a book again. The publisher [Wiley] reached out kind of out of the blue and told me ‘we think you have a pretty unique point of view.’ [09:41] What’s exciting you right now? What’s keeping you up at night? Essential questions Mike poses to every product leader he speaks with, in every conversation. [14:44] Rewarding outcomes over outputs. Many product folks came up in a world where we all celebrated outputs. Like, how much did we deliver this week? But then it came to a point where we said, ‘hey, it actually shouldn’t be about outputs…it should be about outcomes. And it’s even beyond outcomes for your customers — it’s about outcomes for businesses too. [17:29] Creating the right thing > Creating for creating’s sake. We have to remember that it’s not just about creating for creating sake, it’s like making sure we’re creating the right thing. [20:47] Curiosity, taste, and judgment. We used to believe that these were innate personality traits. But lately, as I have conducted research for my upcoming book, I am learning from other product leaders that these are muscles that can be strengthened, and they are muscles we must flex regularly. Want to hear more from Mike Belsito? Be sure to join us as he emcees the 2026 ITX Product + Design Conference, June 24 & 25 in Rochester, NY – for the fifth consecutive year! “I'm honored to return as emcee for the fifth year in a row. This event continues to stand out because of the incredible community it brings together and the energy in the room each time we gather. I'm proud to be part of something that keeps growing in impact and connection.” – Mike Belsito The post 189 / Mike Belsito: Why Timeless Product Skills Matter in an AI-Driven World appeared first on ITX Corp..

Nonprofits may be using AI, but how can they go beyond the surface level of basic prompts to leverage the tools necessary to make an impact on their missions and achieve their goals? In this episode of the “Go Beyond Fundraising” podcast, CEO Trent Ricker and Raney John, VP of AI Strategy and Success, dig into what it means to move beyond AI experimentation and begin using it as a practical, mission-driven tool. From donor stewardship and grant research and writing to volunteer training, reporting, and website strategy, Trent and Ren break down real-world ways nonprofits are already using AI to create efficiency, increase capacity, and strengthen human connection – without replacing it. The discussion also explores leadership, organizational culture, governance, and the importance of staying curious as AI tools evolve at a rapid pace. Wherever your organization is with AI, this conversation offers practical insights, examples, and leadership advice to help nonprofits navigate one of the biggest technology shifts in decades.

How To Build A Team That Actually Fits Your Culture In this episode Ashley and Collin sit down for a quick but packed conversation on one of the most important and most overlooked parts of building a dental practice. Hiring. Ashley has spent eight years building the culture at Smile and Co. and she shares everything she has learned along the way. From personality tests to working interviews, from the questions she asks that nobody else does, to the exact words she uses when it is time to let someone go.What You'll Hear In This Episode:Define The Avatar Of Each Position Before you post a single job listing know exactly who you are looking for in that specific role. Not just skills. Energy, personality, and how they will show up for your patients every single day. Ashley shares why she has hired from Starbucks and restaurants and why it works.Hire For Where You Want To Go Ashley learned this the hard way. She once passed on her office manager Judy because she was out of budget. She hired someone cheaper with almost no experience. That person lasted a week. Judy started the day after they opened. The lesson? Do not let salary deter you from hiring the right fit. They will be worth their weight in gold.The Enneagram Test If you are not using personality assessments in your hiring process start now. Ashley's personal favorite is the Enneagram. It will tell you more about a person than any resume ever could. Get started here: enneagraminstitute.comThe First Two Positions Every Startup Doc Needs A dental assistant who knows the basics and a front office admin with experience. Ashley breaks down why for your very first hires experience matters more than you might think and why cross-trained employees are worth their weight in gold.The Unconventional Interview Questions What is the last book you read? What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Ashley shares the questions she asks that nobody else does and why getting candidates disarmed and real tells her everything she needs to know.Green Flags And Red Flags During A Working Interview Ashley watches everything. Curiosity. How they treat the space. Whether they pick something up off the floor without being asked. The small moments always tell the biggest story.How To Compete With DSOs You cannot out-benefit a DSO so stop trying. Lead with culture. The right people will choose you because of how it feels to work with you, not because of the signing bonus.How To Fire Fast And Clean Firing never gets easier but it does get cleaner. Ashley shares the exact words she uses, why you always need a witness, why you never give a laundry list of reasons, and why doing it fast is actually the kindest thing you can do for everyone involved.Always Have An Ad Out For every position. At all times. The best people are not always looking but they are always findable. Ashley shares how she has found some of her best hires through social media, Facebook groups, restaurants, and her own patient base.Resources Mentioned: Enneagram Test: enneagraminstitute.comConnect with Ashley: Instagram: @ashleyjovesddsThank You to Our PartnersNet32: The dental marketplace that helps practice owners stop overpaying for supplies. Compare and save at net32.com/themakingof.Studio 8E8 — Dentistry's story-driven growth agency for startups. s8e8.com/vslKasper Opportunity Finder: Fill those empty chairs and reclaim lost revenue with one click. Get it free at meetkasper.com/register.Support the showFind Out MoreThank you for listening to The Making Of podcast. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above.SUBSCRIBE to our NEWSLETTER HEREAlso, please consider leaving an honest review on iTunes. It helps other listeners find the show, and I would be forever grateful.Questions or comments? Feel free to contact us at - themakingofadental@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram or Facebook and improve your dental practice every day!Have you subscribed? Don't miss a single episode!

Hosted by David Cowen | Careers and the Business of Law David Cowen sits down with Bobby Malhotra, litigation partner and chair of Winston's eDiscovery and Information Governance practice, member of the firm's AI strategy group, and founding member of Legal Data Intelligence. Bobby sits at the intersection of eDiscovery, digital forensics, cross-border data, privacy, cybersecurity, information governance, and AI governance, bringing a rare combination of legal judgment, technical fluency, and hands-on curiosity. This conversation covers why AI governance has arrived, why information governance is making a comeback, and why the next generation of legal professionals will need to become tech-and-data lawyers.   WHY THIS MATTERS? AI governance is no longer a future issue. It is already here. Companies are dealing with employee use of public AI tools, data exposure, privacy risk, cybersecurity concerns, regulatory pressure, AI policies, privilege questions, AI transcription, and AI-related incidents. For lawyers and legal professionals, this is one of the clearest career white spaces in the market. KEY TAKEAWAYS AI governance has arrived. It is already one of the hottest and busiest areas in the legal industry. AI governance is about vision, guardrails, policies, ethical obligations, legal obligations, regulatory compliance, and business risk. Information governance is the backbone of AI governance. You cannot govern AI if you do not know where your data lives. Data governance sits inside AI governance, and may be the most important part of the whole program. The legal role is expanding, not shrinking. AI governance and data governance are creating new career lanes across law firms, corporate legal departments, privacy, cybersecurity, eDiscovery, and legal operations. You do not need 20 years of AI governance experience. No one really has that. Curiosity, teachability, issue-spotting, and legal judgment matter more. The best professionals in this space combine legal thinking with technical literacy. It is not just about knowing the tools. It is about applying the law to the facts, the technology, and the risk. AI governance is not just about models anymore. It now includes privilege protection, AI transcription, employee AI usage, public AI tools, data exposure, and AI-related breach scenarios. Outside counsel and in-house teams both have a role. Some companies rely heavily on outside counsel, while others use outside counsel for strategy, policy review, sanity checks, regulatory guidance, and high-risk questions. If you want to build a career in this space, get comfortable being uncomfortable. Follow the law. Follow the technology. Find mentors. Set up news alerts. Stay close to communities like LDI and IAPP. PEOPLE MENTIONED David Cowen - Host Bobby Malhotra - Litigation Partner; Chair of eDiscovery and Information Governance; AI Strategy Group Member; Founding Member of Legal Data Intelligence Melanie Prevost - Referenced in connection with career creation and emerging opportunities Malcolm Gladwell - Referenced in connection with the 10,000-hour rule COMPANIES & ORGANIZATIONS MENTIONED Winston - Bobby's firm Legal Data Intelligence / LDI - Community and framework for legal data professionals IAPP - AI governance and privacy education resource CLOC, ILTA, SOLID - Legal operations, innovation, and business of law communities M365, SharePoint, cloud platforms, data lakes, and metadata - Referenced as examples of where organizational data lives Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, California, and Texas - Referenced in connection with emerging AI legislation EU AI Act - Referenced in connection with AI regulatory obligations NAIC - Referenced in connection with AI guidance in the insurance industry New York DFS - Referenced in connection with regulated financial institutions

In part two, Dr. Megan Cuzzolino, Dr. Lauren Hodges, and Jessica Billiet dig into what prevents curiosity in our kids, our workplaces, and ourselves. From the neuroscience of dopamine and threat response, to how schools and organizations are designed for speed over exploration, the conversation gets practical. What does it take to protect the margin where curiosity lives? And what can leaders do to model and cultivate it? Part 2 of 2. 00:00 Intro 02:02 Neuroscience of Curiosity 05:39 Aperture Threat and Learning 10:35 Failure Safety and Workplace 21:23 Curiosity Needs Margin 24:14 Awe and Context for Kids 29:00 Patience and Social Safety 31:59 Leader Takeaways and Wrap   LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTS Megan - https://pz.harvard.edu/who-we-are/people/megan-powell-cuzzolino Lauren - https://www.performance-on-purpose.com/about Jessica - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicabilliet/   RESOURCES Reflection Guide: Making Space for Everyday Awe: https://bpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/websites.harvard.edu/dist/a/108/files/2025/10/Making-Space-for-Everyday-Awe-Reflection-Tool.pdf   Reflecting on Your Learning in the Workplace: https://nextlevellab.gse.harvard.edu/learning-modules/reflecting-on-your-learning-in-the-workplace/   LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE, SPOTIFY, AND YOUTUBE Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-learning-geeks-podcast/id1413446184  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mACo97JvUL1LOmVJ9lATI?si=c430a6d9b08c4100 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@learninggeekspodcast   You can also download us anywhere you get your podcasts.   CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN.   DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own.

Astronomy Cast Ep. 796: Oceans & Organics on Mars By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Jun 1, 2026. Mars is cold & dry today, but the evidence is growing that it used to be warmer & wetter. with seas & oceans that covered large parts of its surface. With the additional findings of the chemicals for life, the search for life on Mars is getting pretty interesting! New results from Perseverance and Curiosity describe a past Mars with complex chemistry and water. But did it have life? Background image credit: Kevin Gill This show is supported through people like you on Patreon.com/AstronomyCast In this episode, we'd like to thank: Andrew Poelstra, Burry Gowen, David, David Rossetter, Ed, Eric Lee, Gerhard Schwarzer, Jason Kwong, Jeanette Wink, Joe McTee, Michael Purcell, Sergey Manouilov, Siggi Kemmler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwCk5uldz4g Hosted by: Fraser Cain (@frasercain) and Dr. Pamela L. Gay (@CosmoQuest) Streamed live on Jun 1, 2026. Mars is cold & dry today, but the evidence is growing that it used to be warmer & wetter. with seas & oceans that covered large parts of its surface. With the additional findings of the chemicals for life, the search for life on Mars is getting pretty interesting! New results from Perseverance and Curiosity describe a past Mars with complex chemistry and water. But did it have life? Background image credit: Kevin Gill   This show is supported through people like you on Patreon.com/AstronomyCast  In this episode, we'd like to thank: Andrew Poelstra, Burry Gowen, David, David Rossetter, Ed, Eric Lee, Gerhard Schwarzer, Jason Kwong, Jeanette Wink, Joe McTee, Michael Purcell, Sergey Manouilov, Siggi Kemmler   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

Jacob Adams is an education leader committed to transforming schools into places of joy, belonging, and critical thinking for Black and Brown youth. He coined the term “disconnection crisis” to describe how traditional education separates young people from their purpose, community, and creativity. In 2017, he founded STEM to the Future, now Inner Spark Learning Lab, which has reached over 40,000 young people and generated insights shaping the broader education field.Jacob began his career as a Teach For America corps member, teaching 1st and 2nd grade before serving as an instructional coach for three years. He holds a B.A. from Birmingham-Southern College and a master's from Relay Graduate School of Education. He is also an alum of fellowships including the Simons Foundation's inaugural Science Sandbox Fellowship, 4.0 Schools, LA Leads, and the Black Equity Collective Build Fellowship.Takeaways:The disconnection crisis in education highlights how traditional schooling alienates students from their true potential and creativity.Inner Spark Learning Lab aims to transform educational environments into nurturing spaces that foster joy and a sense of belonging.By engaging students in participatory action research, they learn to address community needs and develop critical thinking skills.The importance of feedback loops is emphasized, ensuring that the voices of students and families shape the educational experience.Empowerment in education is achieved when students feel their contributions are valued and their identities are recognized.The initiative aims to create a network of schools that adapt to the needs of their communities, fostering relevant and engaging learning experiences.Chapters:00:21 - The Disconnection Crisis in Education00:29 - The Birth of Inner Spark Learning Lab10:52 - Transitioning Educational Paradigms19:27 - Transforming Education: The Role of Dreamweavers35:15 - Navigating the Map of Life: Teaching Self-Awareness and Skills37:23 - The Importance of Feedback in Educationhttps://www.innersparklab.org/instagram.com/innersparklabhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobadams706/