Podcast appearances and mentions of Dave Gray

This week on The Strange Motion Way Podcast, Tim Strange sits down with Dave Gray for a conversation packed with hot rods, horsepower, creativity, and real-life stories from the automotive world. From the passion that fuels the builds to the people and experiences that shape car culture, Dave shares his journey, insights, and the moments that continue to drive him forward.Whether you're into custom cars, classic hot rods, road trips, event culture, or the stories behind the builds, this episode delivers the kind of genuine conversation that automotive enthusiasts love.From running convenience, stores, to restaurants, to working for General Motors and finally finding his rhythm in the Hot Rod world as a full-time Hot Rod shop owner and car builder, Dave Gray has already won a lot of great things in the industry.From the 2026 Goodguys Hot Rod of the Year , to other finalists for Hot Rod of the Year, competing for Americas Most Beautiful Roadster and Wheelhub Live cup.Thanks to @royal_purple and @millerweldersGrab your favorite shop chair, hit play, and ride along with another episode of The Strange Motion Way.

Dave Gray, author of Liminal Thinking and founder of School of the Possible, joins Peter and Jesse to examine what's actually getting in leaders' way right now: not the disruption itself, but the expertise that blinds them to it. The conversation moves from beginner's mind to the compression of corporate work, landing on a provocative question — what does your value look like when you define it yourself?

In this episode of SWAT Radio, hosts Doug McCary, Brad Sykes, and Dave Gray pivot from the local excitement of the TPC golf tournament to the profound spiritual landscape of the Book of Philippians. The trio explores the concept of "divine partnership" through Philippians 1:3-11, defining true joy not as a fleeting emotion, but as a byproduct of being unified in the Gospel mission. They break down the three essential pillars of this partnership: it must be focused on mission, fueled by love, and fortified by the truth of God's Word. With a fascinating look at the linguistic roots of "sincerity"—interpreted as being "tested by sunlight"—the hosts challenge listeners to examine if their private lives can withstand the heat of divine scrutiny. It's a candid, witty, and deeply grounded conversation about moving past "mini-missions" and personal pride to embrace the sanctifying work of Christ, who is faithful to complete the good work He began in us.

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In this Full Moon Friday episode, the guys have a look toward the end of the season.  It is the start of the final stretch, otherwise known as giant season!  Frank gives a review of how the Unleash the Beast outing on the French River/Lake Nipissing went, as well as an update on a recent adventure to Georgian Bay with Pete Bostelmann and newly signed UFC fighter, Cody Chovancek.  Following this, Dave Gray calls in to talk about this year's Musky Brawl.  Dave has an unrelenting drive to keep growing this tournament and making it better. He calls in to talk about what is new and exciting at this year's event.   

Utah is about to become a global tech powerhouse. A massive AI-driven data center, one of the largest in the U.S., is breaking ground in Millard County. What does this mean for jobs, energy, and the future of technology right here at home? Greg and Holly learn more from Co-Founders of Joule, Mark McDougal and Dave Gray about what this means for the state of Utah and the Global AI industry. 

Dani and Joe sit down with Star Pelaw racing manager, long-time commentator, and ex-RPGTV pundit, Dave Gray, to talk all about his life in the sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #349 of "This Week in WordPress," Dave Gray, Nathan Wrigley, Tammie Lister, and Tim Nash discuss the latest happenings in the WordPress community. They cover recent software updates, highlight new features and plugins, and share insights on design trends and website security. The hosts also dive into community news, ongoing projects, and future developments within the WordPress ecosystem, offering their perspectives and experiences as longtime contributors and users.

Here we are — where imagination becomes strategy and art is the engine of innovation. This is a rebroadcast of my conversation in Episode 54 with my friend Dave Gray - artist, visual thinker, and founder of the School of the Possible - in which we explore how drawing and creativity can unlock new ways of seeing, thinking, and shaping the future.Simple sketches can transform complex ideas and help organizations envision possibilities that don't yet exist — Dave is a maestro.In our chat, Dave shares stories from his journey as an illustrator, consultant, and teacher, revealing how visual storytelling and hands-on creativity are essential tools for navigating uncertainty and designing better futures.Whether you're a strategist, designer, or just curious about the power of art in business and life, this conversation will inspire you to pick up a pen, embrace your imagination and let it help you create the future you want to inhabit.

In this episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Dave Gray about his journey transitioning from a corporate career to running his own WordPress focused business. Dave discusses his decision to create utility plugins like Administrator Toolkit and Nag Me Not, aimed at helping freelancers and site maintainers manage client sites more effectively. He also talks about his other projects like Launch That Website, demonstrating his focus on small, purposeful tools rather than all in one solutions. The conversation covers the challenges of deciding which features to add, building a product ecosystem, and balancing work-life as an entrepreneur. If you're managing client sites, building WordPress plugins, or looking for ways to make your WordPress admin life simpler and more secure, this episode is for you.

Dan and Dave Gray are the father-son co-founders of BridgeCamp. On this episode we talk about the power of human and relational connection, particularly between parents and their kids. The  stronger the connection is between parents and their teens, the more likely the teen will make better and healthier life decisions, especially as they transition into adulthood. Dan and Dave help create oppotunities for connection with BridgeCamp - a unique experience that brings parents and teens together.  Want to go to summercamp and come home with a happier, healthier family life?  Learn how by listening now!    

What if your beliefs—about work, people, or even yourself—are quietly holding you back? In this episode of The Mob Mentality Show, we sit down with visual thinker, author, and accidental Mob Programming anthropologist Dave Gray to unpack the power of belief, clarity, and collaboration in tech and beyond. Dave Gray is known for Liminal Thinking—a book about understanding the invisible beliefs that shape behavior and systems. But did he know he was writing a book about us? Turns out, our Mob Programming origin story and Dave's journey are more connected than you'd expect. With roots as an artist, Dave brings a rare perspective to complex tech and business systems. From prior infographic posters that demystified RFID and Bluetooth when they first came out, to visual guides on inner transformation and his latest books, Dave's work simplifies the complicated and builds bridges for real understanding. With Dave we explore: What led Dave from agile software development to Liminal Thinking Why most Agile transformations fail  How to navigate confusing resistance—are people really lost, or just saying “no”? The principles behind creating safe spaces and disrupting unhelpful routines Visual and liminal thinking for fostering organic authentic change, not just communication tricks Raw observation vs. narrative: how perception can distort reality Why having lunch with someone you think is "crazy" or "stupid" might be the wisest move The psychology behind tech resistance, organizational inertia, and true agility We also revisit how Woody Zuill and our original Mob Programming team with Chris Lucian smashed the belief that “real work” only happens in cubicles and outside of "meetings." The mob origin story had Liminal Thinking on full display as that team reflected, questioned, and ultimately acted in defiance of broken norms. The result? A shift in how we define space, collaboration, and innovation as Dave captures in his book.  If you work in tech, lead change, facilitate teams, or just feel stuck inside outdated ways of working, this episode is for you. Video and Show Notes: https://youtu.be/fWF6kQBRdhg  

Pemikiran Liminal, yang dipopulerkan oleh Dave Gray, adalah seni dan praktik menantang serta membingkai ulang keyakinan-keyakinan mendasar untuk menciptakan perubahan yang diinginkan. Berakar pada pemahaman bahwa keyakinan kita adalah model realitas yang dapat diubah, bukan realitas itu sendiri , pendekatan ini mengajak individu dan organisasi untuk secara sadar mengeksplorasi "ambang batas" pemahaman mereka. Dengan demikian, Pemikiran Liminal menjadi alat kognitif yang krusial untuk menavigasi kompleksitas dan mendorong pertumbuhan di tengah dunia yang terus berubah.     Bagi para pemimpin, Pemikiran Liminal menawarkan kerangka kerja untuk transformasi pribadi dan organisasional, memungkinkan mereka memfasilitasi perubahan secara efektif, mendorong inovasi, dan membangun tim yang lebih adaptif. Ini melibatkan praktik-praktik seperti menciptakan ruang aman untuk eksplorasi, mempertanyakan asumsi yang sudah mapan, dan merangkul ambiguitas. Lebih lanjut, pemimpin berperan penting dalam menciptakan "Ruang Liminal"—lingkungan transisional di mana norma-norma ditangguhkan untuk mendorong refleksi kritis, kreativitas, dan kolaborasi yang mendalam.   Dengan merangkul Pemikiran Liminal dan secara sengaja membina Ruang Liminal, organisasi dapat mengembangkan "otot" kolektif untuk perubahan dan inovasi yang berkelanjutan. Meskipun ada tantangan seperti resistensi terhadap perubahan dan ketidaknyamanan kognitif , manfaat jangka panjangnya—termasuk peningkatan kemampuan beradaptasi, resolusi konflik yang lebih baik, dan budaya yang lebih kuat—menjadikannya investasi strategis untuk masa depan organisasi yang tangguh dan siap menghadapi dinamika pasar yang terus berkembang.  

Markham interviews energy economist Dave Gray.

#48: In this episode, we're joined by Dave Gray, Anchor Loans' VP of Business Development. Dave is a seasoned expert in real estate lending and strategy. We'll uncover what makes Anchor stand out, the latest trends shaping real estate, and the keys to building strong client relationships. You will learn why ground-up construction is such a big opportunity and how you can take advantage of this today! Tune in for insights from 18 years of experience, lessons learned, and a look at the future of real estate investing.You can find all of our show notes, resources, replays here:https://www.americanlendingconference.com/podcastMeet Dave and hundreds of industry professionals in private lending at the American Lending Conference, March 21-22 in Las Vegas! www.americanlendingconference.com

Dalia El-Shimy, Director of UX Research at Wise, presents a framework for navigating product decision-making with confidence—from daily product decisions to the most complex and high-risk scenarios. Dalia shares how to classify decisions based on their level of risk and reversibility, along with questions and tactics to help determine the type of research or insights needed to better inform those decisions.About Dalia:Dalia is an engineer-turned-academic-turned-user-researcher. She is the Director of UX Research at Wise and the former Head of UX Research at Miro, where she helped build the team and discipline from the ground up. She started her career as a human-computer interaction researcher, then joined Shopify, where she helped scale the UX Research practice from a few researchers to a team of 60+ strong and co-led the craft across the entire organization. When she's not busy asking too many questions, she enjoys baking, eating, reading, and obsessing over all things David Bowie.Connect with Dalia:You can follow Dalia on LinkedIn or check out her website.Resources: Make Better Decisions by Thomas H. DavenportThis Is How Successful People Make Such Smart Decisions by Jeff HadenBrand Chu on MediumGamestorming by Dave Gray, Sunni Brown, and James Macanufo Follow Maze on Social Media:X: @mazedesignHQInstagram: @mazedesignHQLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mazedesignTo get notified when new episodes air, subscribe at maze.co/podcast.See you next time!

How can you create the life of your dreams, where your work not only pays the bills, but brings you daily joy, creative fulfilment and purpose?Possibilitarian, artist and author Dave Gray joins me in this episode to introduce us to the art of the possible. He generously shares his life's lessons in business and creativity; from building his $10 million agency, to becoming an accidental author of 3 books, and his creative community brainchild, the School of the Possible.A rich, expansive conversation, filled with inspiration, with lots to savour and apply in your own business!Find out about:What becomes possible when you take away the label of facilitationThe pitfalls of not having an external meeting facilitatorThe structures and rules needed to fulfill meeting rolesHow to apply standardised practices while still allowing room for emergenceWhy empathy maps can act as your north starThe constraints you should put in place for starting a businessDon't miss the next episode: subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.And download the free 1-page summary, so you can always have the key points of this episode to hand.Links:Watch the video recording of this episode on YouTube.Connect to Dave Gray:LinkedInWebsiteSupport the show**Click here to navigate through all episodes via this interactive podcast map.**Are you inspired by our podcast guests and crave a taste of masterfully facilitated workshops? Join the NeverDoneBefore Facilitation Festival. **If you enjoy the show, consider a one-off donation and contribute to the ongoing costs of running the podcast.

The Portree Broadcasting Corporation was a pilot for a series that was never commissioned by BBC Scotland - recorded on Skye and produced by myself in 2004, with the object of letting islanders who never meet one another explore their cultures and take o'er the airwaves for one glorious hour of mayhem. It features Gaelic speakers Prof Norman Macdonald and Cailean Maclean plus Shetlander Phil Goodlad and Orcadian Dave Gray. I made myself the cynical newshound sent north from Glasgow to lick the islanders into shape after the Gaels who took over BBC Scotland decided to shift the newsroom to Skye - hence the name, the Portree Broadcasting Corporation. It's a wee bit of history - 20 years ago there were still tolls on the Skye Bridge and the great Dave Gray was wise-cracking as only he knew how. Dave (just retired as Station Manager at Radio Orkney) died suddenly in February 2024. The historian and BBC Skye reporter Prof Norman Macleod died a year earlier in 2023.Happily Phil, Cailean and myself are still going strong. This piece of largely unscripted banter is a tribute to the humorous, un-biddable ways of islanders the world over. ★ Support this podcast ★

Dan Gray is an author, licensed psychotherapist, and lecturer. He co-founded the LifeStar Network, an internationally-known program designed to help individuals, couples, and families who have been impacted by a family member's unwanted compulsive or addictive behaviors. Dan mostly loves being a husband, dad and grandpa, while helping other men become stronger and more loving leaders and mentors in their homes. Dave Gray has an entrepreneurial spirit and has enjoyed careers in the real estate and mental health fields. He believes in the symbiotic connection between the relationships we have with those around us, and the choices we make in our lives. He passionately cherishes his relationships with others, especially his close family and friends and specifically with his kids. Dave couldn't be more excited to create powerful and unique opportunities for parents and their kids to make deep and meaningful connections with one another through Bridgecamp. Links Bridgecamp.com Transcript coming soon Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library Highlights 4:30 Introduction to father and son Dan and Dave Gray 7:15 Dan mostly works with people struggling with pornography and other addictive behaviors. 9:24 Dan's therapy work and the genesis of Bridgecamp 13:45 Overview of Bridgecamp. A place for parents and their kids to connect. 16:01 Components of Bridgecamp: Adventuring, learning, and serving 18:45 The power of experiential activities 19:30 Dan shares how experiential activities with his dad created a strong relationship between them. These activities also gave his dad opportunities to teach him. 23:15 Experiential activities for the youth and church leaders. These activities help leaders connect with the youth and give opportunities for the kids to grow in different areas. 24:50 Bridgecamp is a one-on-one experience for kids 12 to 17. Now that the Church isn't associated with Boy Scouts it's a great opportunity to get out and camp and be mentored. 28:00 The best way to describe Bridgecamp is that it's a relationship-, trust-, and connection-building program. It's not a therapy program but it is a therapeutic environment. 29:00 Bridgecamp can be an alternative to therapy for a struggling teen. An opportunity for parents to break down their teen's walls and connect with them. 32:00 How can we be more intentional when it comes to girls camp, high adventure, or doing parent and child activities? 35:00 When you are self aware you are also aware of what's going on in your relationships and building them. 39:20 Addressing parental issues at Bridgecamp 42:35 Discussion and learning components at Bridgecamp 45:30 The mentoring aspect of the camp is important also. The staff are there to mentor, and give examples of healthy interactions. 46:00 We were created to connect. In Genesis it says that it's not good for man to be alone. We all long for bonding and the love and connection with others. The camp plants the seeds to create a better relationship that you can continue to develop when you go back home. The Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints' mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Reyna and Elena Aburto, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg, Elaine Dalton, Tad R. Callister, Lynn G. Robbins, J. Devn Cornish, Bonnie Oscarson, Dennis B. Neuenschwander, Anthony Sweat, John Hilton III, Barbara Morgan Gardner, Blair Hodges, Whitney Johnson, Ryan Gottfredson, Greg McKeown, Ganel-Lyn Condie, Michael Goodman, Wendy Ulrich, Richard Ostler, Kirby Heyborne, and many more in over 700 episodes. Discover podcasts, articles, virtual conferences,

Ordinary People. Extraordinary Conversations. If "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" and "The Parable of the Good Samaritan" collided at an intersection, then the Neighborly Love podcast would be the result. It features casual conversations over coffee in a "virtual coffee shop" that lean into the power of empathy. It's about feeling heard, valued, and understood.ContinueContinue reading "Neighborly Love Podcast, Episode 45 – Coach Dave Gray"

A discussion with Dave Gray about our experiences creating communities that foster human connection, imagination, and possibility. We share our own approaches to building new kinds of ways of organizing human potential where people can explore ideas and practice creatively. "What if school was a place where we could test our theories by creating prototypes, proposals, and provocations; where experiments were encouraged, where people could play, practice, and prepare for life and work?" https://schoolofthepossible.com See all of my podcasts over on https://nearfuturelaboratory.com/ Also, please support the podcast over on patreon.com/nearfuturelaboratory. Becoming a patron gets you access to the Near Future Laboratory Discord, and discounts on SuperSeminar. Please also rate the podcast and write a review! Thank you! Julian

On the 69th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am delighted to introduce our guest, Dave Gray. Dave is the author of Gamestorming, Liminal Thinking: Create the Change You Want by Changing the Way You Think, and The Connected Company. He is also an artist, an entrepreneur, and a possibilitarian. After selling his company, XPlane, in 2022, Dave established The School of the Possible, an experimental learning community through which he helps people create work that is meaningful and matters to them.In this episode, Dave shares with us his journey of finding purpose and meaning in his life, from the sense of belonging he felt at art school, to identifying and honouring his true nature, and noticing moments in life where he felt he was in the right place, at the right time, with the right people. He emphasises the importance of relationships and community in identifying our own uniqueness and the energy he experiences when in creative communities. Dave also underscores the significance of possibility and supporting others with their creativity.This episode will give you much to consider regarding finding more purpose, meaning, and cultivating greater awareness around your own true nature. While Dave's breadth of experience, creativity, and curiosity, are wonderful examples of what is possible when we fully engage with our true nature.Subscribe for weekly episodes, every Tuesday, and check out my YouTube channel (link below) for clips and shorts.For further content and information check out the following:- Dave's website: https://xplaner.com/- Dave's Newsletter: https://schoolofthepossible.substack.com/- For the podcast's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlife/videos- My newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/- My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/Contact me at mark@whatisagood.life to book a free consultation (30 minutes) for one-on-one coaching programs, executive team coaching programs to build trust and connection amongst executive teams or silent retreats for executive teams.Running Order:02:25 Podcast begins03:55 Finding meaning in life07:15 Identifying and honouring our true nature13:09 The significance of creativity 17:56 Exploring meaning in the journey20:49 Purpose and our true nature23:55 Possibility, producing and possibility27:15 Community and energy32:00 Using our relationships to identify our uniqueness34:55 The significance of relationships40:25 Beauty in everything44:25 The role of meaning52:25 What is a good life for Dave?

Welcome to another episode of the Human Centred Design Podcast, this time with someone I hold in the highest regards for their contribution to the world of design. It's Dave Gray, co-author of Gamestorming, and author of The Connected Company, and one of my favourite all-time books, not just design books, Liminal Thinking. Now this episode was really open and free-flowing, mainly because I think it was recorded quite late in the night for me, so we discussed lots of topics. Different topics, but mainly going to cover off some of the main points here. We talk about the power of drawing and visualisation, the influence of belief systems on reality, and the importance of finding common ground with those that we're working with. Dave shares his insights on facilitating workshops and encouraging active participation, something many of us are really struggling with. As well as nurturing creativity and challenging beliefs. This conversation really highlights the need for trust and open-mindedness. How do we get that in order to drive meaningful change? Dave also discusses his experience and how he got his first break, really creating infographics for newspapers, and then teaching others to draw to create that alignment. Now he shares the story of starting his company, XPLANE, and the power of information visualisation. We really stress the importance of creativity and design, and the challenges of that the notion that only some people are creative, something that I face many times when I'm training. Now he introduces the concept of being a possibilitarian and encourages testing assumptions and pushing boundaries. Dave also discusses his new endeavour, School of the Possible, a community that you might be interested in as it explores creative projects and cultivates positive possibilities. It's an incredible episode, Dave's incredible. Go grab a coffee, a slice of your favourite cake, or maybe a few biscuits. Sit back and enjoy. linkedin.com/in/davegray Campfire call – SCHOOL OF THE POSSIBLE Visual Thinking – Hi there! (xplaner.com) Become a member: https://www.thisishcd.com/landing/circle-a-community-for-ethically-conscious-designers-changemakers Book a Coaching Chemistry Call: https://calendly.com/gerryscullion/coaching-chemistry-call

Dave Gray describes himself as a possibilitarian. He focuses on helping people and teams realize their creative potential. Dave the author of several influential books, including Liminal Thinking and Gamestorming, which he co-authored with Sunni Brown and James Macanudo. He also founded the pioneering visual thinking company XPLANE. In this conversation, we discuss how to move beyond mental models that constrain us to open up new possibilities.Show notesDave GrayDave Gray - LinkedInThe Connected Company by Dave Gray and Thomas Vander WalGamestorming by Dave Gray, Sunni Brown, and James MacanufoLiminal Thinking by Dave GrayRed Herring (magazine) - WikipediaXPLANATIONSXPLANEGreg Petroff - LinkedInDouglas Engelbart - WikipediaAndy MatuschakSchool of the PossibleSchool of the Possible Campfire CallsShow notes include Amazon affiliate links. We get a small commission for purchases made through these links.If you're enjoying the show, please rate or review us in Apple's podcast directory:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-informed-life/id1450117117?itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200This episode's transcript was produced by an AI. If you notice any errors, please get in touch.

Dave Gray covers some of the latest updates to NextJS, including Server Actions, changes to static content caching, and the transition from dynamic to static content generation. They talk about the changing landscape of front-end development and popular frameworks like Vue, Angular, and Astro. Dave shares valuable insights on mastering new technologies by building simple CRUD applications, and setting clear goals for side projects. Lastly, he provides advice on starting and growing a successful YouTube channel, emphasizing the importance of consistency and engagement with the algorithm. Sponsored by This Dot Watch this episode on our YouTube channel Read more on our blog

Woah back there Cowboy! Put down the keyboard and listen to this before you prepare your 'talking points' for your next media, podcast or panel interview. (While we're on that - don't even think about preparing talking points - but we digress, that's next episode). In this episode, Penny takes you on a stroll along Manely Beach in Sydney as she unpacks the three things you can do that will help you prepare the sorts of notes that will help you be the best guest, no matter the show you 'visit'. ----- Show notes: Hey, It's Penny here (more about me below) - if you have a question that you want answered on the pod, record it and then send a short voice memo to my email so I can use it on the Penny Drop (with your permission). You can email me at penny@pennyterry.com  If you'd like to chat with me about working together, firstly, awesome, and secondly you can book a short chat here: https://calendly.com/thepennydrop/30min Want more? No wonder! Head over to www.pennyterry.com to find out about my programs, keynotes, and other podcasts or sign up for the newsletter version of the Penny Drop (yep, this is 'the notes'). It's where you'll learn more about the things running in and out of my brain as well as be first to know about any new or discounted programs: https://thepennydrop.substack.com/ From this episode: Download my adaption of Dave Gray's empathy map: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/64d426d6701e8e068927022b/t/6602535e5d212226d15288be/1711428446917/My+Empathy+Map_2024.pdf More about me: I love both sides of a conversation - equally. I know powerful questions leverage powerful stories. As such, I'm all about helping people and organisations to ask better questions, share better stories, and create better systems to make it easy (and interesting) for people to engage with who you are, what you do and why it matters. I spent more than a decade as an ABC radio presenter, I host and produce multiple-award-winning podcasts, and deliver keynotes, workshops and executive coaching services across the globe. I'm also the co-founder of for-purpose company Healthy Tasmania which I started with my awesome sister Lucy Byrne. Together we provide a range of services to help solve common problems that prevent people, communities and organisations from thriving.I've always wanted to be a rockstar and now sing to my kids (and colleagues) whenever I get the chance. I'd love to sit down with you and find the right way to use better questions, better stories and better systems to solve your engagement problems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"we always understand anything new in terms of what we already know.." Dave and I discuss the art of possibility and how we can change our thoughts and perceptions to allow ourselves to enter the gateways of what's possible. Ever wondered why visualising things is so powerful ? Ever challenged your beliefs about whether you can draw or not ? We discuss all this and more as Dave leads us through his philosophy of art and how it can contribute to helping us navigate this complex world we live and work in. We delve into RFID codes, generative AI, and their potentially transformative effects on education and employment, as well as how we can step out of our patterns to think differently - to shake up our habitual routines, embrace change, and take proactive steps toward growth and innovation. After all, the jobs of tomorrow may not even exist today, so staying ahead means staying adaptable, open minded and curious. So whether you're a seasoned artist or someone who's never thought of picking up a pencil for fun, consider this your personal invitation to explore the visual language within you and step away from autopilot and connect to the present moment. Who knows? It might just change the way you see the world—and the way the world sees you ! Dave shares his insights, teachings, experience and visuals from writing and working with artists, leaders and organisations across the globe . The main insights you'll get from this episode are : - Humans are mostly on autopilot, which serves us when things are going well, but distracts us from the present moment and possibilities can only be seen in the present moment.- Digital overloads and distracts us but ‘possibilitarians' are acutely tuned in to the present moment and the opportunities that might arise; we cannot know what will happen and it is our limiting beliefs that hold us back.- The School of the Possible is about a less structured approach, fostering and teaching creativity, i.e. imagining something and making it a reality. This cannot be taught in the conventional way in that there is no end goal per se, just a question and a direction.- Such a school of exploration engenders a community of people focused on what is possible in their worlds and supporting each other as entrepreneurs - an exciting, scary and uncomfortable reality that holds the promise of adventure and learning.- Organisations too must take risks to avoid becoming obsolete, as many people are now looking at alternatives to working in organisations - we must all find a way to make a living but nowadays we can create our own customers on our own terms.- An unusual approach to teaching creativity in the form of visual(isation) aspects, e.g. using game-storming, as a way to bring people together, help them align on a problem, and draw a complex issue to make it clearer.- This low-equipment approach is transformative, facilitating a real connection between body and mind – this allows a group to build something, change their interactions and actually see what is in other people's heads.- The resulting visible, shareable work results in innovation, makes abstract things more tangible and takes the information landscape from fuzzy to focused - images are a universal language and explore things for which there are no words (yet).- Drawing is a conversation between what's in your head and what's on the piece of paper so it can be surprising – as a process it is intuitive as opposed to cognitive as our brains are pattern-finding...

On this episode of the Cohere podcast, co-hosts Bill Johnston and Dr. Lauren Vargas interview Dave Gray, Chief Possibilitarian at School of the Possible. They delve into being a "possibilitarian," exploring how this mindset fosters innovation and openness to new ideas. Dave shares the  School of the Possible founding story, an experimental learning community that challenges conventional education models. The discussion covers how critical thinking and creativity are encouraged and the practical application of knowledge to solve real-world problems. Listeners will discover how embracing possibility can transform learning and personal growth. "Art school is very different than a lot of other types of education. It's focused on making and creating and doing things with your hands and making things happen in the real world. So, in one sense, there was a whole approach to learning that I picked up in art school. And also, when you graduate from art school, it's not like there's a lot of people waiting with jobs for you. You have to apply those creative thinking skills to designing your life, thinking about What is it that you want to create in the world? How are you going to make your way in the world? And it's really interesting to watch all of my peers and colleagues, all trained in creativity, all figuring it out in different ways. It all stems from this idea of "what are you going to create and what are you going to make?" In a lot of types of education, you can just solve the problem in a way that everyone before you solved the problem.  When you're in an art school, you're not allowed to solve problems in the way they've been solved before. You're required to think about a different way or a new way."  Mentioned in this episode: Links to relevant materials mentioned during the episode   About our guest(s):  Chief Possibilitarian at School of the Possible Author, and LinkedIn:   Call-to-Action(s): If you liked this episode, check out: and Subscribe to the Cohere Podcast For more reflections about the intersection of community and design, subscribe to the Cohere Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave a review of the Cohere Podcast  

On today's episode, Andrew Maier joins me for a discussion of usability testing and models.  We define usability testing and by using examples, we explore how it can make you a more efficient and effective developer.The Design of Everyday Things by Don NormanStuck?  Diagrams Help by Abby CovertHow to Make Sense of Any Mess by Abby CovertGamestorming by Dave Gray, Sunni Brown, and James MacanufoAbout Face by Alan Cooper, Et al.3 Lessons From Teaching A Course On UX Design by Andrew MaierFlagrantAndrew Maier on TwitterAndrew Maier on Mastodon

Fast-track your career with our 12-week training programme: https://www.thisishcd.com/coaching-mentoring-for-innovators-change-makers Welcome to another episode of This is HCD. Several months ago, I started speaking with today's guest, Mike Parker, owner and founder of Liminal Coaching in Wales in the UK. I'd heard Mike's name mentioned several times over the years online, especially after reading the brilliant book by Dave Gray called Liminal Thinking several years ago. Now that book for me was transformative. Both personally and professionally, and over the years, as I explored ways and means to extend my level of knowledge in this space, I started to read more and more about the benefits of liminality to changemakers. So what exactly is liminality? And more to the point, what is liminal thinking? If you haven't read that book, I really encourage you to pick it up. It's a brilliant book and a brilliant read. Now, liminal thinking is a concept, an approach to problem solving and understanding. The world that deals with the power of the thresholds of perception and belief. Now, the term liminal comes from the Latin word limen, meaning threshold. And in a broader sense, liminality refers to a state of transition, the in between phase of a process of change, where you are on the threshold between one state and another. Some of Mike's work is really fascinating and involves holding space for yourself just to drift. So for anyone who knows me personally, they'd be familiar with the constant drive or chaos that surrounds my own life and is in constant conflict with this idea of just holding space. But I truly love it and I love practicing it. I might not be good at it. But I know I want to get better at it, but that's probably a really nice way of framing it. So this episode is going to be of interest to me, or of interest to you if you're like me in that sense, always running close to empty and always striving for perfection and really ultimately being critically hard on yourself from time to time. So in this episode we tackle some of those pieces and go deeper into Mike's practices. Let's get stuck in. linkedin.com/in/mikekparker

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Episode 20 features Dave Gray who is Racing Manager at Pelaw Grange and he talks about his background in racing and the role itself. He also discusses his commentary amongst other things. Dani & Joe are also joined by Ryan Sexton aka 'Romford Ryan' (@Ryan_1991) to discuss the Champion Stakes starting tonight and pick out their best bets on the card. The link to the Telegram channel mentioned by Ryan can be found on his Twitter profile. Intro - 18sDave part 1 - 15m 51sBest Hound Around - 40m 08s (https://www.greyhoundhomer.org.uk/gus/)Dave part 2 - 41m 59sBetting - 1h 6m 15s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you are interested in UX and Product Design, you will want to listen to this episode. He explains some of the concepts and practices for this field and he walks us through his journey into UX. Resources mentioned in this episode: Destination UX is now Target UX on LinkedIn https://www.nngroup.com/articles/ten-usability-heuristics/ Double Diamond https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExFeZaMJ6yA Scrum Master https://www.scrumalliance.org/what-is-a-scrum-master Book - Visual Thinking: Empowering People and Organisations through Visual Collaboration Paperback – by Williemien Brand Book - Gamestorming: A Playbook for Innovators, Rulebreakers, and Changemakers 1st Edition - by Dave Gray, Sunni Brown, James Macanufo --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dina-beavers/message

Here we go with a 401(k) Friday's Podcast first, three guests and a great topic. Today we dive into the recent announcement that three major recordkeepers are launching the Portability Services Network. Joining me to discuss what this means is Dave Gray from Fidelity, Greg Long from Alight and Steve Holman from Vanguard. We tackle what is an automatic rollover, the problems it solves for employees and employers, how it works and whether the DOL and others think this is a good idea. This could have been a disaster having three guests, each with a lot to say, but it turned out well. I hope you enjoy!   Guest Bios Dave Gray is a member of the Workplace Investing Executive Management Team and serves as the Head of Workplace Retirement Platforms, Workplace Investing for Fidelity. Dave leads Fidelity's defined contribution and multi-product platform and product development teams across sites in the US, India, and Ireland. The teams are responsible for developing and managing market-leading solutions and customer experiences and the continuous modernization of the Workplace Retirement platforms, leveraging cloud technologies. Dave also has principal responsibility for next generation defined contribution plan innovation, notably digital assets and the blockchain. In addition, Dave was appointed to the Department of Labor's ERISA Advisory Council.  Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Charles Schwab where he served as a member of Schwab's Retirement Plan Services executive leadership team responsible for client experience, product management, and business strategy. Previously, Dave served as a Vice President at Standard Insurance Retirement Services where he built and led the client relationship management organization, and earlier as a member of Invesmart's executive team responsible for general management of the retirement plan business.  Dave earned a Bachelor of Arts from Tennessee Temple University. He holds FINRA Series 7, 24, and 66 licenses.    401(k) Fridays Podcast Overview Struggling with a fiduciary issue, looking for strategies to improve employee retirement outcomes or curious about the impact of current events on your retirement plan? We've had conversations with retirement industry leaders to address these and other relevant topics! You can easily explore over 225 prior on-demand audio interviews here. Don't forget to subscribe as we release a new episode every other Friday!

Dave Gray uses visual tools and techniques known as "drawing" in order to unlock the potential of imagining possible worlds. He founded XPLANE in 1993 as a platform to his life-long commitment to the ineluctable fact that analytic thinking on its own cannot solve the challenges most organizations and societies face. Visual imagining and images are the counterpoint to balance an over-reliance on analytics, and allows us to sense into possibilities in a uniquely powerful way. http://www.xplaner.com/bio/ http://www.xplaner.com/

Are you thinking about offering cryptocurrency in your retirement plan? Continuing our two-part series, co-hosts Beth Garner and Joanne Szupka is joined by Dave Gray, who is on the Workplace Investing Executive Management Team and serves as the Head of Workplace Retirement Platforms, Workplace Investing for Fidelity, along with Sterling Ingui, who is a Product Area Leader for Next Gen Retirement in Workplace Investing and NC Regional Leader at Fidelity Investments. Get answers to the key questions plan sponsors might have when considering cryptocurrency as 401(k) investment options.Key Takeaways:[06:55] What factors influenced Fidelity's decision to include cryptocurrency in retirement plans? [08:42] What should plan fiduciaries consider when deciding whether to add cryptocurrency in their retirement plans? [11:05] How are cryptocurrency investment options structured?[14:25] How can these investments be valued?[16:08] Are there any limitations? If so, what are they?[17:27] What cybersecurity protocols are available to prevent data breaches and safeguard investments?[23:16] Are you seeing any trends since making the cryptocurrency option available? Listen to our prior episode Cryptocurrency – Understanding the Basics for part 1 of these two-part series on cryptocurrency, where Sterling Ingui reviews the basics of cryptocurrencies. Resources:BDO.comBeth on LinkedInJoanne on LinkedInwww.fidelity.com/crypto/overview

Are you thinking about offering cryptocurrency in your retirement plan? Learn the basics. Co-hosts Beth Garner and Joanne Szupka sit down with Sterling Ingui, who is a Product Area Leader for Next Gen Retirement in Workplace Investing and NC Regional Leader at Fidelity Investments. They discuss the fundamentals of cryptocurrencies, including the definition and different types available, as well as the interesting history behind this digital currency. Key Takeaways[05.06] What is cryptocurrency>?[06:50] What does it mean to invest in cryptocurrency?[09:02] What are the different types of cryptocurrencies?[11:31] What is the history of cryptocurrency?Listen to our next episode for part 2 of these two-part series on cryptocurrency, where Sterling Ingui will return with Dave Gray, who is on the Workplace Investing Executive Management Team and serves as the Head of Workplace Retirement Platforms, Workplace Investing for Fidelity. Resources:BDO.comBeth on LinkedInJoanne on LinkedInwww.fidelity.com/crypto/overview

In this week's episode of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast Patrick talks about the benefits of getting obsessed with your sobriety. Here are some of the awesome things he shares in this week's episode: - What you don't use you lose - Your brain is going to think, so why not think about what you want - Ways to support yourself on this journey Resources mentioned This Naked Mind by Annie Grace Liminal Thinking by Dave Gray 10% Happier by Dan Harris Alcohol Explained by William Porter Connect with Patrick: To find out how Patrick can help you stop drinking and create an awesome life without alcohol, book a free one hour consultation to discover how his 6 month 1-1 coaching program will take you from feeling out of control and self hating, to sober, clear-headed, full of energy, looking good and doing more of what you love in life. Whether you decide to work with him or not, the consult alone will help you understand where you are and why you do what you do. It's a no-brainer. Get yourself booked in here. You can also join The Alcohol ReThink Project, a free 30 day email mindset-reset series to support you in stopping drinking Website: https://www.patrickjfox.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealcoholrethinkproject/ Facebook Group: Alcohol ReThink Project & Sober Men

This week, we tackle a timely topic straight out of the headlines, Bitcoin or Digital assets and 401(k) plans. Joining me is Dave Gray, the Head of Workplace Retirement Platforms & Workplace Investing for Fidelity. We cover all the topics you would expect like why Bitcoin, why 401(k) plans, how can plan sponsors evaluate the whether Bitcoin makes sense for them and a fairly detailed breakdown of the recent DOL Compliance Assistance Release or CAR addressing Bitcoin in workplace retirement plans. We covered a ton of ground, I learned a lot, hoping you do as well. If we missed something, shoot me a note on LinkedIn and we can follow-up. Enjoy! Guest Bio Dave Gray is a member of the Workplace Investing Executive Management Team and serves as the Head of Workplace Retirement Platforms, Workplace Investing for Fidelity. Dave leads Fidelity's defined contribution and multi-product platform and product development teams across sites in the US, India, and Ireland. The teams are responsible for developing and managing market-leading solutions and customer experiences and the continuous modernization of the Workplace Retirement platforms, leveraging cloud technologies. Dave also has principal responsibility for next generation defined contribution plan innovation, notably digital assets and the blockchain. In addition, Dave was appointed to the Department of Labor's ERISA Advisory Council.  Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Charles Schwab where he served as a member of Schwab's Retirement Plan Services executive leadership team responsible for client experience, product management, and business strategy. Previously, Dave served as a Vice President at Standard Insurance Retirement Services where he built and led the client relationship management organization, and earlier as a member of Invesmart's executive team responsible for general management of the retirement plan business.  Dave earned a Bachelor of Arts from Tennessee Temple University. He holds FINRA Series 7, 24, and 66 licenses.    401(k) Fridays Podcast Overview Struggling with a fiduciary issue, looking for strategies to improve employee retirement outcomes or curious about the impact of current events on your retirement plan? We've had conversations with retirement industry leaders to address these and other relevant topics! You can easily explore over 225 prior on-demand audio interviews here. Don't forget to subscribe as we release a new episode each Friday!  

Welcome to Five & Thrive: a weekly podcast highlighting the Southeast's most interesting news, entrepreneurs, and information of the week, all under 5 minutes.    Hosted by Jon Birdsong, Partner at Atlanta Ventures.   Beta Product of the Week: This week Amanda Sabreah launched CopyFoundry on Product Hunt. Think of the Library of Congress for copywriting and brand positioning. Amanda has indexed every major company's copy and brand positioning so marketers can quickly learn, study, and then execute on those magical tools called words. What many smart entrepreneurs do is build community before baking out the product – this is a good example. Amanda knows this space very well and is an entrepreneur worth following on Twitter as she builds her next company.        Announcements of the Week: Dave Gray is an entrepreneur out of Birmingham (proving this is not just an Atlanta podcast), who is getting the band back together with Pamlico Capital to buy a business. Some of the characteristics include $10-$50M million in ARR, near the Rule of 40, and the CEO is looking to make a transition out of the business. Look up Dave Gray on LinkedIn.    Quiet Giant: Welcome Home Software - Software for Senior Living Homes operators is my favorite quiet giant of the week. I've been following them for years and they have phenomenal leadership and are growing fast and steady. John Larricia the CEO worked at Bain for over 2 decades before starting the company. Teddy Helfrich is leading sales and marketing and they are hiring in just about every department of the business – and I'm pretty sure they are unlisted.   Events to Put on the Calendar:  Paul Judge and Panoramic are hosting their monthly Startup Showdown on June 30th - this one is virtual. One winner walks away with $120k. Apps are due June 10th. Also, going to double down on the June 21st event at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs. There is a link in the show notes to RSVP and more details from last week's pod.    Companies Worth Applying To: Josh Lieberman and the team at Visily.ai are looking for a Content Marketing Consultant to help with their content strategy and execution. The KMS Technology team have built several companies starting off with QASymphony which was a hit. From there, they started Kobiton, Grove HR, Katalon, and now Visily, which enables non-designers to create beautiful software app mockups. The KMS team are true builders.    The other company that has an ideal opening for the next up and coming Marketing Director is Copient Health. Mike Burke is a serial entrepreneur who successfully sold his last company, Clockwise MD, and is at it again with Copient Health which makes software to improve operating room efficiency.    Raise Your Glass: Bark, headquartered out of the Atlanta Tech Village, raised an impressive $30 million last week. Shout out to Brian and Titania. Bark keeps kids safer by providing parental control applications. Maija of Hypepotamus and Zach of Atlanta Inno wrote some quality pieces around the raise. Links are below!   Annnnd, that's 5 minutes.   Thank you for listening to Five and Thrive. We provide 5 minutes of quality information, so you can thrive in the upcoming week. Please subscribe to the show and spread the good word!    Resources discussed in this episode: ​​CopyFoundry Amanda Sabreah Dave Martin Gray Rule of 40 PamlicoCapital   Events: Startup Showdown ATL unlocked Block Party   Quiet Giant: Welcome Home Software   Hiring: Visily CopientHealth Marketing Director   News: Hypepotamus BizJournal How you can get involved:  Visit atlantaventures.com/ if you're interested in learning more about Atlanta Ventures.    Where you can find us: Website: www.atlantaventures.com/ Twitter: @atlantaventures Instagram: @atlventures Facebook: @AtlantaVentures LinkedIn: @Atlanta-Ventures YouTube: Here

Podcast Intro: What are your beliefs around health, healing, and disease? You might have experiences that you have individually experienced, and there are also universal energy experiences or unity consciousness experiences that are also part of your experience box. But you can't know everything on some level. In this world, there is a lot to learn. Do a bit of exploration. When you hear someone else tell you about their experience, it becomes part of your own. You can have direct perception experiences and experiences in different levels of consciousness that aren't always conscious states. What you'll get out of tuning in: What is your workshop on looking at beliefs? What are some ways to question our beliefs? What are your beliefs? What is obvious to you? What is the emotional resonance you have with this specific word over that word? What is the opportunity at the crossroads of your life right now?  Is inquiry practice a healing process in itself? Links/CTA: Liminal Thinking by Dave Gray Check out Yogahealer's latest events & workshops! Highlights: Cate shares one of her favorite images which is Dave Gray Cate tells a story when her daughter keeps asking questions that are so beyond her experience. Cate mentioned being aware of the visceral experience Timestamps: [0:59] The empathy map by Dave Gray [5:19] Beyond the threshold  [8:57] Experience the experience in your body [11:31] Inquiry practice [15:01] Emotional resonance with certain words [16:14] What're the crossroads right now? Quotes: “We have these strong theories, judgments, beliefs, and things that we think are super obvious. But it's resting on a small chunk of possible experience. What brings us beyond the threshold, beyond our condition thinking into liminal thinking is actually in part when we question our beliefs.”  “Your beliefs are what is obvious to you.” “It's okay to allow for contradictions. As you investigate your beliefs about the mind, return to what experiences have led you to those beliefs.” “It doesn't have to be obvious to anyone but you because you're just relying on your experience of what's obvious.”

Marc Bolick is the managing partner of the DesignThinkers Group. We're talking about innovation and culture, the future of work and designing value. Listen to learn about: DesignThinkers Group Using design thinking in innovation strategy and projects The future of work Innovative leadership International Development Change management and “corporate antibodies” Our Guest Marc leads DesignThinkers Group, an innovation support firm with consultants across North America and associates in 20 countries. He uses his technical, business and design skills to help organizations ask the right questions and find innovative solutions through human-centered problem solving methodologies. Marc has led projects for a range of multinational brands, non-profits, foundations, NGOs and public sector agencies both in the USA and abroad. He holds an MBA and Master of Business Informatics from Rotterdam School of Management and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University. Marc is an inspiring speaker, a probing strategist, a curious observer of human behavior, and a highly experienced group facilitator. Show Highlights [00:59] Marc gives a brief introduction to DesignThinkers Group. [02:00] His early career in mechanical engineering and working for GE. [02:34] Seeing design first-hand in a GE research lab. [03:47] Representing CT service engineers gave him the chance to interact with customers. [05:08] Shifting into product management. [05:45] Becoming an “accidental consultant.” [06:38] Discovering design thinking. [07:50] Incorporating design thinking into his innovation work. [08:10] Jeanne Liedtka's social technology concept. [11:32] Working with clients and showing what's possible with design thinking. [11:58] Learning design thinking isn't just about taking a class. You have to practice it. [12:38] Using design thinking to design the project. [13:07] Creating the guiding star for the project. [15:48] Working with company cultures. [17:41] One of Marc's favorite questions. [19:10] The future of work. [19:48] Echoes of the Industrial Revolution. [20:49] Marc offers thoughts on what makes a strong innovative leader. [22:53] Exploring the opportunities, offered by design thinking and human-centered design, for improving how we work. [23:53] Why Marc doesn't like the term “empathy building.” [24:30] Better connecting with customers leads to better serving them. [27:24] Pitfalls of personas. [28:27] Marc and Dawan talk about using Indi Young's mental models instead of personas in design work. [32:01] Working as a designer and innovator means you're always learning. [32:45] Books and resources Marc recommends. [34:41] Being with clients is Marc's biggest learning space. [35:04] Marc talks about a co-creation workshop DesignThinkers Group did in Cambodia and using design thinking to solve wicked problems. [39:15] Some other projects DesignThinkers Group has worked on. [41:47] Innovation requires putting something of value out into the world. [43:55] Innovation is all about change, and change management. [44:19] A project DesignThinkers Group did with a large corporation that wanted to tackle the issue of gender representation in top leadership roles. [46:21] Corporations and the status quo fight back against change. [47:47] The responsibility designers have to work on better inclusivity and representation in design.  Links Marc on Twitter Marc on LinkedIn DesignThinkers Group DesignThinkers Group on Twitter DesignThinkers Group on LinkedIn Design Talk What is Design Thinking? Delivering Innovative Solutions Through Service Design Thinking With Marc Bolick How Design Thinking Can Take Service to Another Level, interview with Marc Seth Godin Dave Gray Wednesday Web Jam Book Recommendations The Connected Company, by Dave Gray and Thomas Vander Wahl Gamestorming, by Dave Gray and Sunni Brown This is Marketing: You Can't Be Seen Until You Learn to See, by Seth Godin Permission Marketing: Turning Strangers into Friends and Friends into Customers, by Seth Godin This is Service Design Thinking: Basics, Tools, Cases, Marc Stickdorn, Jakob Schneider This Is Service Design Doing: Applying Service Design Thinking in the Real World, by Marc Stickdorn, Markus Hormess, Adam Lawrence, and Jakob Schneider Ten Types of Innovation: The Discipline of Building Breakthroughs, by Larry Keeley, Helen Walters, Ryan Pikkel, and Brian Quinn Other Design Thinking 101 Episodes You Might Like Designing for the Greater Good, Strategy + Design Thinking, and Measuring Design Thinking with Jeanne Liedtka — DT101 E1 Problem Spaces, Understanding How People Think, and Practical Empathy with Indi Young — DT101 E6 Experiencing Design: The Innovator's Journey with Karen Hold — DT101 E71 Looking for a design job? Maybe you'd like mine!

Educator and visual note-taker extrodinair, Giulia Forsythe joined me to talk about how doodling helps her be a better listener, problem solver and communicator. She also explains why she shares her doodles openly and freely. Check out Giulia's amazing doodles on her web site https://gforsythe.ca/visual-notes/ and her Flickr account https://www.flickr.com/photos/gforsythe/albumsFor more on visual note taking, see these resources that Giulia shared:Sketchnote Handbook is a great physical book to reference.Mike Rhodes has a few video webinars online so something like this might be just as good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZZq5W8FY2AAlso wonderful is Dave Gray's Visual Thinking Basics page (http://www.xplaner.com/2012/12/07/visual-thinking-basics/)

Today's episode welcome's Jude Hackett to take us through the incredible free insight tool – The Empathy Map. Jude is a behaviour change and social marketing consultant with 18 years of experience in Marketing and Strategic Communications, with specialisms in marketing for social impact, behaviour change and brand. Jude is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (FCIM). Basically a total pro! The Empathy Map is a visualisation tool developed by Dave Gray in 2017 that we can use on our own, or with teams and stakeholders to capture our understanding of our users, patients, and residents. It helps build a shared understanding of our user needs plus aid decision making and shift messaging. Dave Gray is a leader in the field of creativity. His website Gamestorming is well worth a visit for the wealth of resources he shares. Dave is dedicated to teasing creativity out of everyone by sharing the tools and systems of design thinking. Book recommendation The Power of Ignorance: How creative solutions emerge when we admit what we don't know. Dave Trott, 2021 Guest Resources/useful links Get your empathy map by visiting the Gamestorming website here. Plus have a look around it's amazing! Contact Jude on LinkedIn or email Jude@Creatinggood.co.uk 3 AHA moments 1) How well do you understand your audience? Are you clear what you want people to do? Using the empathy map captures what you know but flags what you don't! 2) The ‘hot' and ‘cold' sexual health research published by Dan Ariely in Predictably Irrational is a great example of demonstrating how our understanding of are audiences can completely change when and how we communicate. 3) A clear behaviour change goal is essential. (or value proposition!) Use the map to find yours. Happy mapping and thank you Jude! If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review and share with anyone you know wants to get started and is passionate about making a positive change. Kickstart your journey into behavioural science Want to know about how to use behavioural science in your comms & marketing? We love empathy mapping so much we have incorporated it into our Bootcamp training days on 6th & 8th July and into our Team Training days. Join us to kickstart your skills or book a call with me.

Rachel & Mike share their words for the year, and talk about why broad themes are more likely to create positive changes than specific goals.Intentional Family #15: The Power of Your WordsIntentional Family #21: 2021 Words for the YearFocused podcastTheme System JournalThe Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent PealeBookworm #136: Thinking in SystemsAtomic Habits by James ClearLiminal Thinking by Dave Gray

(NOTAS Y ENLACES COMPLETOS DEL CAPÍTULO AQUÍ: https://www.jaimerodriguezdesantiago.com/kaizen/107-creatividad-ii-pensamiento-liminal/) Una vieja parábola india cuenta que un grupo de ciegos escuchó hablar de un extraño animal, llamado elefante, que había sido traído a su pueblo por primera vez. Ninguno de ellos conocía su forma, ni su figura, así que pidieron ser llevados hasta él, para poder reconocerlo al tacto. Cuando llegaron, se pusieron alrededor del elefante y cada uno comenzó a describir lo que percibía con sus manos. El primero, palpando la trompa, dijo: “Este ser es como una serpiente gruesa”. Para otro, cuyas manos recorrían las orejas del animal, era como una especie de abanico. Un tercero, tocando su pata, dijo que el elefante era un pilar como el tronco de un árbol. Otro, que palpaba su costado, dijo que era más bien como una pared rugosa, mientras que el que palpaba su cola lo describió como una cuerda. El último de ellos, tocando su colmillo, dijo que el elefante era duro, liso y puntiagudo, como una lanza.Menos mal que esta fábula es india y no española que, si no, a saber cómo terminaba el cuento. Pero, bromas aparte, creo refleja una de esas verdades milenarias que en el fondo siempre hemos sabido y que, aún así, necesitamos que nos recuerden de vez en cuando. Cada uno de nosotros somos ciegos a nuestra manera. Vivimos y describimos el mundo basándonos en nuestra experiencia. Y tomamos decisiones basándonos en ella, pero completamente ajenos a que esa experiencia es sólo es una pequeña parte de la realidad. Construimos nuestros modelos de cómo es el elefante basándonos sólo en aquello que hemos podido palpar. A veces nos tiramos meses, o incluso años, pensando de una manera sobre un tema concreto. Siendo incapaces de resolver un problema, por ejemplo. Hasta que, de pronto, en el momento más inesperado, algo nos cambia la perspectiva y nos hace verlo desde un ángulo diferente. Y, de golpe, tenemos la solución. Vemos al elefante completo.Normalmente, esos momentos de descubrimiento, esos momentos Eureka, tienen que ver con que de alguna manera hemos expandido nuestros modelos. Los hemos extendido y redefinido. Y podemos esperar a que estos momentos sucedan por arte de magia o podemos intentar provocarlos aplicando ideas como la del pensamiento liminal, a la que vamos a dedicar el capítulo de hoy.

“The body achieves what the mind believes.” John Cheers/Dave Gray In the episode of The Real ResQ, we get to hear about an incredible career from USCG Rescue Swimmer 288, Dave Gray.  He takes us through all sorts of different SAR cases he had.  Which from the first duty day, flying four SAR cases just that day to hurricane Katrina where he dealt with the crazy unexpected from us on the rescue side of things.  We talk about the importance of standardization and when he was part of the USCG Stan Team, he brought his stories and experience to the operational side to prevent issues that happened to him in his SAR cases.  Enjoy!   https://www.facebook.com/therealresq https://www.instagram.com/therealresq   Thank you for sponsoring this episode of The Real ResQ; Breeze-Eastern, https://www.breeze-eastern.com/ SR3 Rescue Concepts, https://sr3rescueconcepts.com/ Life Saving Systems Corp., https://lifesavingsystems.com/

Is your business surviving or thriving? My guest today is brand survival expert Jonathan David Lewis, the author of “Brand Vs. Wild: Building Resilient Brands for Harsh Business Environments.” The marketing agency where Jonathan's a partner, McKee Wallwork + Co., has been recognized by Advertising Age as a national leader in branding and marketing. Jonathan specializes in working with stalled, stuck or stale brands that have been living in survival mode. He works to break companies out of ambiguity to hit marketing with a clarity that helps them thrive. “So much of the way out [of survival mode] has to do with psychology and human nature and emotion far more than any of us would like to admit,” Jonathan tells me in this episode. Jonathan's watched as the marketing realm has undergone a complete overhaul, with continuous and dramatic changes still filtering down. That uncertainty has left many stalled, stuck or stale brands that need to revamp their image and their strategies. And to develop a new breed of resilience. Using his background in psychology, Jonathan recognizes the predictable ways people react in survival mode and channels that for better marketing. And he's done it all without sacrificing his integrity. If you've noticed that biographies of great people tend to be filled with a mess of a personal life, this episode's for you. If you feel your business is stalled, stuck or stale, Jonathan's story may help you get chugging again. And if you want to weatherproof your business for the ongoing marketing storms in today's fast-changing world, click play in the player above to get started. Listen to this episode to hear Jonathan David Lewis discuss with me how to make your business thrive in the new marketing age and more: How to deal with lightning-fast changes in the marketing world. Knowing who to disappoint. The one attribute that will get you ahead farther than any other. Developing resilience in your business. Being comfortable in ambiguity. Why business leaders act the way they do in the face of disruptions or industry challenges. The one thing every successful strategy has behind it. Work-life balance while writing a book. Buckling down when things seem hardest to WIN! Why Jonathan's company won't service many big-money companies. Books and resources mentioned in this episode: Some of the following links are affiliate links. If you click through and purchase The Lions Pride may get a small commission. “The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level,” by Gay Hendricks “Getting Naked: A Business Fable About Shedding the Three Fears That Sabotage Client,” by Patrick Lencioni “The Connected Company,” by Dave Gray and Thomas Vader Wal “Brand vs. Wild: Building Resilient Brands for Harsh Business Environments,” by Jonathan David Lewis How to contact Jonathan David Lewis: Website   Feeling stuck? You don't have to feel stalled, stuck or stale in your business. As coaches leading a movement of businessmen, we walk beside you to bring your business and life to a higher plane. If you feel stuck at all, let's talk about it. In your free video call, we'll get you started back toward the freedom to grow and go BIG. Learn more