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In this episode, we use cybersecurity as a lens to expose a truth that every leader forgets: the biggest threats to your company are the ones you can't see—until they take you down.Scott's career mirrors the evolution of tech itself—from software stores in the '80s to early network integration, to building one of the original managed services models before “MSP” was even a phrase. His latest book, Visible Ops for Cybersecurity, reframes the discipline not as an IT function, but as a visibility function: if you can't see it, you can't secure it… and if you can't secure it, you can't scale it.We break down why ransomware is now franchised, why even the best companies get breached, why cyber insurance is becoming a false safety net, and why every founder—yes, even a team-of-one startup—needs a security-first mindset.This isn't fear-mongering. It's leadership.TL;DR* Assume breach. The #1 mistake founders make is believing they're “too small” to be a target.* Backups are not backups unless they're encrypted, immutable, and air-gapped.* Cyber insurance is not protection—44% of claims were denied in 2024.* Reinvention is mandatory. Tech evolves, threats evolve, your systems must evolve.* Visibility beats bravado. Most failures come from what leaders think is secure, not what actually is.Memorable lines* “Security by obscurity died the day ransomware became a franchise.”* “If the best cybersecurity companies get hacked, your only strategy is resilience.”* “Backups aren't safety—they're hope, unless they're air-gapped.”* “Reinvention isn't optional in tech—it's the price of staying alive.”* “Make the invisible visible, or the invisible will make the decision for you.”Key Ideas We Unpack1. Reinvention as a Survival SkillScott turned retail software into network integration, then into managed services, then into cybersecurity leadership.The pattern:Visibility → Competence → Reinvention.Most founders skip the first step and collapse at the third.2. The Modern Threat Landscape Is IndustrializedRansomware now has:* franchises* training* support hotlines* experts who “close the deal” when an amateur hacker gets stuckThis is organized crime with a customer-service department.3. Backups Are the New LifeboatsThreat actors sit inside systems for 60–365 days before triggering an attack.If your backups are not:* encrypted* immutable* air-gappedyou don't have backups—you have illusions.4. Cyber Insurance Is Becoming a Mirage44% of claims denied.Policies are unregulated.Exclusions keep growing.Insurance is no longer a plan—it's paperwork.5. The Startup Founder Version of CybersecurityIf you're a team of one, your mantra is simple:Be good to your future self.Design tools, workflows, and systems with a security-first mindset from day one.The cheapest hack is the one that never becomes possible.6. Visibility Is a Leadership HabitYou can't manage what you can't see.And almost everything that destroys a business—breaches, failures, slow decay, talent risk—starts in the invisible layer.GuestScott Aldridge — President & CEO of IP Services.Cybersecurity author, technologist, MSSP leader, and early pioneer of managed services.Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-alldridge-1a976/Website: https://ipservices.com/Why This MattersMost founders underestimate risk because they overestimate visibility.If you want a business that survives the next decade, the job is simple:Design for resilience.Assume breach.Back up reality, not hope.Reinvent before the market forces you to.And make the invisible visible—before someone else does.Call to ActionIf this conversation lit something up for you, don't just let it fade. Come join me inside the Second Life Leader community on Skool. That's where I share the frameworks, field reports, and real stories of reinvention that don't make it into the podcast. You'll connect with other professionals who are actively rebuilding and leading with clarity. The link is in the show notes—step inside and start building your Second Life today.https://secondlifeleader.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dougutberg.com

In celebration of World Children's Day, Jay Rayner and the panel are at the Academy of St Nicholas in Liverpool answering questions from an audience of pupils and teachers. Joining Jay at his school desk are chefs, cooks and food writers Melissa Thompson, Jordan Bourke and Rob Owen Brown and materials expert Dr Zoe Laughlin.The panellists share their best salt and pepper chicken recipes, explain why some cheeses melt more than others, and answer the most trying of questions - do you call your evening meal tea or dinner? Encouraged by the Head of Design and Technology, Katie Bell, the students receive helpful tips and recipes from the panel for their upcoming cookery exams.World Children's Day has been honoured every year since 1954 and is aimed at improving children's welfare. Panel: Rob Owen Brown, Dr Zoe Laughlin, Melissa Thompson, Jordan BourkeA Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Episode Overview When everything is one-click easy, do we lose something meaningful? Guest host Dr. Morgan Ward joins Dr. Ryan Hamilton to explore how the right amount of friction in the consumption experience can boost connection, meaning, and long-term use of the product—while the wrong kind just gets in the way.  Quote of the Episode "Consumption, in some ways, has just gotten too easy." — Dr. Morgan Ward

More Post-Dispatch podcasts.  Please consider subscribing.  Welcome to the great plains. When next Major League Baseball hosts a World Series it will have been a decade since any of thw 10 teams from the Midwest divisions have reached the Fall Classic. They've rarely had a club get as far as the championship series, and the National League Central hasn't won a game in the best-of-seven NLCS since 2018. Oh, and coming out of the pandemic the small-market teams that dot the NL and American League Central divisions have been rocked by revenue turbulence. All while the games star free agents gather at the coasts. With that as the background, Cincinnati Enquirer baseball writer Gordon Wittenmyer suggested to Post-Dispatch baseball writer and BPIB host Derrick Goold that they poll as many executives as possible at the General Manager Meetings to ask: Which team in the NL Central is most likely to be the next team to win a World Series? The answers were revealing -- not just for the task, but also for what executives view as the most likely traits a team needs to win. The "most resources," came up often as the big-city Cubs received the most votes. Here is the Post-Dispatch story that came from the poll. And here is the podcast that expands upon the poll to discuss the factors that got the divisions here, how one or more can escape the bind, and whether Major League Baseball is just going to keep soaring above fly-over country until the economic structure of the game changes. The two baseball writers dissect how the Pirates could augment a talented team with a different payroll formula, how the Brewers may lose their edge, how the Cardinals made regain theirs, how the Reds could make a push to the top, how the Cubs could financially squash the competition, and why they don't.  In the end, one of the writers makes his prediction for the NL Central team that will next win a World Series title. It's a team that just doesn't exist yet. In its 13th season as one of the first and most widely heard podcasts on baseball and the Cardinals, the Best Podcast in Baseball has reached a new season-high with 30 episodes. Each episode is sponsored weekly by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and lead baseball writer Derrick Goold.

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Meet Cute Presents: The Lone Star - Part 4. After Gabe questions Ana, she finally fills him in on their immigration situation. Valeria comforts an anxious Gabe, and Gabe finally decides to make a move. Story by Christin Eve Cato. Produced and Directed by Adrian Alexander Alea. Sound Mixing and Design by Ashley Eskew. SVP, Development & Production: Lucie Ledbetter. Head of Development: Savannah Hankinson. Consultant: Isabel Castillo. Special Thanks: Gina Starfield. Starring: Annie Henk, Joel Perez, Abe Bueno-Jallad, Christin Eve Cato, Jax Sparrow. Follow @MeetCute on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and @MeetCuteRomComs on ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠. Check out our other dramas, including FIRE & ICE with Chiara Aurelia and Jack Martin, and POWER TEN.  Check out our other rom-coms, including KERRI with Pauline Chalamet, IMPERFECT MATCH with Arden Cho, and DUMP HIM! with Minnie Mills. Check out our other fantasies, including A PROPHECY OF INCENSE AND SNOW and I'VE BECOME A TRUE VILLAINESS. Have a crush on us? Follow Meet Cute, rate us 5 stars, and leave a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I talk about how intuition speaks vs. how fear, ego, and anxiety speak, why intuition is steady while inner noise is loud, how to recognize God's voice through peace, clarity, and conviction, how to strengthen spiritual sensitivity and inner listening, the difference between inner knowing and inner spiraling, why intuition often feels calm — even when the truth is inconvenient and more. CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here's the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Answered Prayers Are Often Disguised As Uncomfortable BlessingsApple: https://apple.co/3HTDsjGSpotify: https://bit.ly/3JYc4l7

Pigeons are assumed to be common in most urban areas, but St. Louis does not have as many of these birds compared to other major cities. Washington University researchers have found that urban design and planning has a lot to do with that pigeon disparity, which highlights what's missing in the city's ecosystem. Postdoctoral fellow Elizabeth Carlen shares why a lack of pedestrians is the culprit, and how curiosity about minimal pigeon sightings in St. Louis landed her and her research partners in Madrid, Spain.

As annual planning season approaches, it's tempting to fill your 2026 strategy with every exciting idea that comes to mind. But here's the truth: if Jeff Bezos had enough ideas to kill Amazon, you have enough ideas to kill your business too.In this episode, Bradley breaks down why execution trumps ideation every single time, and how to build a 2026 plan that you'll actually implement—not just dream about.Register for The 2026 Annual Planning Workshop: https://annual.blueprintos.comAs we approach the end of 2025, it's time to start thinking about annual planning for 2026. In this solo episode, Bradley Hamner shares his proven framework for creating an annual plan that actually works. Whether you had a killer year in 2025 or you're ready to completely flip the script, this episode will give you the tools and insights you need to set yourself up for success in 2026.When: Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025 at 10:00 AM Central TimeDuration: 3-4 hoursCost: Completely FREERegister Now: https://annual.blueprintos.comConnect with Bradley:1-1 Game Plan Call: Get Above The Business. Think Like an Architect. Design The Blueprint. Ready to Design, Systematize, and Grow a $1m-$3m Business? Begin building your business blueprint when you schedule your Game Plan Call at https://blueprintos.com.Bradley's company, BlueprintOS equips business owners to design and install an operating system that runs like clockwork. Through BlueprintOS, you will grow and develop your leadership, clarify your culture and business game plan, align your operations with your KPIs, develop a team of A-Players, and execute your playbooks. Register to join us at an upcoming WebClass or book your Game Plan Call when you visit www.blueprintos.com!Thanks to our sponsors...Coach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner. He leads a large, stable team of professionals who are at the top of their game year after year. Now he shares the systems, processes, delegation, and specialization he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at www.coachpconsulting.com. Be sure to mention the Above The Business Podcast when you get in touch.Club Capital is the ultimate partner for financial management and marketing services, designed specifically for insurance agencies, fitness franchises, and youth soccer organizations. As the nation's largest accounting and financial advisory firm for insurance agencies, Club Capital proudly serves over 1,000 agency locations across the country—and we're just getting started. With Club Capital, you get more than just services; you get a dedicated account manager backed by a team of specialists committed to your success. From monthly accounting and tax preparation to CFO services and innovative digital marketing, we've got you covered. Ready to experience the transformative power of Club Capital? Schedule your free demo today at club.capital and see the difference firsthand. Make sure you mention you heard about us on the Above The Business podcast to get 50% off your one time onboarding...

2025 has not gone according to plan.Real estate has been bandied about by headwinds of economic, policy and fundamental changes. Interest rate reductions and rising deal flow has the industry feeling better, but stability is a pipe dream these days, especially when federal data is missing and CRE research can conflict.But forget about the data, economist Peter Linneman said on this week's show — how is it really going in your apartments or your office building?He said CRE has gotten hooked on data analysis and has forgotten that what really matters are the fundamentals on the ground.And while he agrees that uncertainty is the new normal, and that's trouble for CRE, “people adjust.”He foresees a meaningful return to transactions in 2026.“There are people out there with courage, but they don't have capital. And there are others out there whose short investment horizons have made them understandably and correctly not courageous,” he said.“But when everybody else starts jumping, it'll be like the wildebeests crossing the river. They all jump in.”

If you want to learn how to start a clothing brand, how to design a clothing line, or how to build a streetwear brand that actually gets sales, this video is your full blueprint. I'm breaking down exactly how to design a viral clothing collection, pick winning product ideas, and create designs that resonate with your audience so your fashion brand can grow fast.Make Designs (with discount)

In the electric chaos of DEF CON—where dial tones, solder smoke, and hacker legends collide—one figure stands out: John Aff, aka PANDA.A veteran in the hacker community, he moves effortlessly between challenge design, telephony wizardry, mesh networking experiments, and the culture that surrounds it all.Behind the reputation is a journey that started with game hacking, shifted into enterprise security, and evolved into a life built around creativity, community, and technical obsession. It's also a story of identity—of finding a place where personal expression and professional skill finally intersected.This conversation pulls back the curtain on a mind shaped by curiosity, lived experience, and a deep love for the craft.CHAPTERS00:00 - Introduction to Barcode Podcast00:24 - Meet Panda: Cybersecurity Icon01:47 - Panda's Journey into Cybersecurity10:12 - Creating Interactive Challenges for Conferences22:11 - Badge Building: The Art and Science28:00 - Lessons from Offensive Security for Defenders30:11 - Winning the TeleChallenge: A Team Effort35:10 - Nostalgia in Gaming: The Phone Verse Experience37:30 - Understanding LoRa and Mesh Networking43:20 - Real-World Applications of MeshTastic Technology49:14 - The Intersection of Furry Culture and Cybersecurity56:54 - Community Building and Future Aspirations in TechLINKSTeleFreak – https://telefreak.org Home of the legendary TeleChallenge and a cornerstone of phreaking culture at DEF CON.DEF CON – https://defcon.org The world's largest hacker conference and the backdrop for many of Panda's stories, competitions, and breakthroughs.RedSeer Security – https://redseersecurity.com The security practice Panda supports on the defensive and strategic side.Assura, Inc. – https://assurainc.com Where Panda leads offensive security operations and continuous testing programs.MeshTastic – https://meshtastic.org Open-source long-range mesh communication project central to Panda's community work.Comms For All – https://commsforall.com Panda's initiative focused on mesh networking, LoRa radios, and community education.B-Sides Jax – https://bsidesjax.org Conference where Panda built the interactive phone-based badge challenge.HackSpaceCon – https://hackspacecon.com The first conference where you and Panda crossed paths; a major Florida hacker gathering.JLCPCB – https://jlcpcb.com PCB manufacturing service used for producing custom badge hardware.EasyEDA – https://easyeda.com Design tool Panda uses to create the multilayer art and circuitry for badges.Vectorizer.AI – https://vectorizer.ai The AI-powered tool Panda relies on to convert artwork into vector format for PCB badge design.KiCad – https://kicad.org Open-source PCB design suite used for laying out circuits and prototyping badge hardware.Adtran – https://www.adtran.com Telecom hardware vendor whose legacy gateways were used in the BSides Jax phone challenge.QueerCon – https://www.queercon.org Long-running LGBTQ+ hacker community at DEF CON that collaborated with Panda on early badge projects.National Cyber Games (NCA Cyber Games) – https://nationalcybergames.org Competition platform where Panda designed MeshTastic-based CTF challenges.UNF Osprey Security – https://www.unf.edu University of North Florida's student security group that runs CTFs and collaborated locally with Panda.HackRedCon – https://hackredcon.com Security conference where Panda volunteers and participates in community events.Jax2600 – https://2600.com Local chapter of the classic 2600 hacker community, part of Panda's long-term involvement in grassroots infosec groups.Backdoors & Breaches – https://blackhillsinfosec.com/projects/backdoors-breaches Incident response card game Panda used for blue team development and tabletop exercises.

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ABOUT RAINE MAIDA: Lead vocalist and primary songwriter of the alternative rock band Our Lady Peace, one of Canada's most influential rock bands. OLP has shaped the alternative rock landscape for over three decades and sold over 5 million albums worldwide and garnered more than 360 million streams. They are among the elite 13 Music Canada Diamond-certified artists, holding 3x-Triple and 5x-Double Platinum certifications. ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FOOD IS FOR EVERYONE—That meal your grandmother always cooked. Or your mother. Or your father, for that matter. The odors that permeated a kitchen or the entire house. The first taste. The idea of comfort food.So much of who we are and what we remember are about food, sure, but also about place, and most definitely about the person doing the cooking.While many food magazines go beyond food to create the context about the recipes they print, writer and editor Kyle Yoshioka felt they lacked the backstories that make food about more than taste or trends or wine accompaniments. And with no experience in the form, he was part of a team in Portland, Oregon that decided to launch Provecho, a magazine all about the backstories, and especially the culture and communities, behind each and every ingredient that goes into each and every lovingly created dish. And without a single recipe.Provecho, then, is not really a food magazine at all, but a cultural review that uses food as a focal point. It's anthropology that tastes good. One that is, in its own way, creating a community all its own.—This episode is made possible by our friends at Freeport Press. A production of Magazeum LLC ©2021–2025

Listen as Ed Welch considers how we can contribute to a church culture where people are drawn into deeper community with one another in Christ. You can read the blog here. CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org. Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin.

Décoration, design, création, savoir-faire, ces mots vous parlent ? Alors vous êtes au bon endroit ! Depuis 1999, le Prix Liliane Bettencourt pour l'Intelligence de la Main® distingue chaque année ceux qui perpétuent et réinventent les métiers d'art. Le sujet est passionnant, entre maîtrise technique, innovation et gestes ancestraux. Un prix devenu une référence, presque un label d'excellence qui participe largement au rayonnement des artisans d'art, un métier si noble, en France comme à l'étranger. Et aujourd'hui je suis ravie de rencontrer Élodie Michaud et Rebecca Fezard de Hors studio, les lauréates de la catégorie Dialogues (il y a 3 catégories pour ce prix et celle-ci récompense la collaboration entre un artisan d'art et un designer qui ont travaillé sur un prototype ou un objet). Ensemble nous parlons deTufo, la table qu'elles ont imaginé et grâce à laquelle elles ont gagné ce prixle leatherstone©, le matériau qu'elles ont inventé leur métier qui est de développer de nouveaux matériaux à partir de déchets et en quoi les déchets sont les ressources du XXIe siècle ?quels types de déchets elles travaillentleur démarche éco-responsable on parle aussi du temps long et de la patiencedu travail de la main bien sûr la manière de collaborer avec les architectes et décorateurs comment elles ont vécu de Prixet ce que cela va leur apporter comment elles travaillent ensemble depuis 9 ans leur façon de faire un pas de côté dans le monde du designl'idée de combiner héritage et innovation etc. Si ce podcast vous plait n'hésitez pas 

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Ever wondered what it really takes to move your life to Mexico? In this episode of Live by Design - Mexico Edition, host Taniel Chemsian talks with Chuck Bolotin, founder of Best Mexico Movers, to break down the practical steps, real costs, and honest stories behind a successful relocation. Chuck shares his journey from Arizona to Lake Chapala and the lessons learned from helping hundreds of Americans and Canadians move their belongings, pets, and dreams across the border. You'll hear what to expect with customs, shipping, budgeting, and safety - plus the common mistakes people make and how to avoid them. Whether you're curious about life by the lake, exploring affordable coastal towns, or simply trying to understand the logistics of moving abroad, this episode offers clear guidance and firsthand insight to help you design a smooth, confident move to Mexico. Key Moments: 03:25 "Dream Beach House in Mexico" 07:02 "Why Not? A Mexico Journey" 12:53 "Is Driving in Mexico Safe?" 15:46 "Personal Preferences and Ideal Climate" 18:30 "Frustrations with Moving Estimates" 22:38 "Legal Journey to Help Families" 25:17 Cross-Border Moving Challenges 27:01 Visa Rules for Mexico Movers 32:31 "Relocating and Starting Anew" 36:08 "Foreign Income Exclusion & Mexico Perception" How to connect Chuck:  WEBSITE: https://bestmexicomovers.com/ EMAIL: chuck.bolotin@bestmexicomovers.com CELL PHONE: +1 520 940 0481 Download Free Guide: https://bestplacesintheworldtoretire.com/site/assets/files/60749/our_year_on_the_road_and_living_in_mexico_270420-b.pdf Click to download Free eBook: https://bestmexicomovers.com/downloads/moving-guide.pdf   Want to own a home in Mexico? Start your journey with confidence – download your FREE Taniel Chemsian Properties Buyer's Guide now for expert tips and clear steps to make it happen! Click here -  https://tanielchemsian.com/buyers-guide-podbean/   Contact Information: Email: info@tanielchemsian.com Website: www.tanielchemsian.com Mex Office: +52.322.688.7435 USA/CAN Office: +1.323.798.8893

Host Llewellyn King traveled to Málaga, Spain, where more than 1,000 creatives from around the world gathered to explore the next era of design and creativity with AI at Freepik's Upscale Conf. 

Yesterday I had the privilege of attending the Assistive Technology Conference of New England, put on by TechACCESS of Rhode Island. It was a great event that brought together professionals and companies that are trying to improve accessibility through technology for those with ranges of physical and intellectual challenges. Walking around, looking at the exhibits, and talking with people, I was continuously impressed by the innovation and dedication around me. I would say it was “inspiring” but not in the way that one might usually think. The word “inspiring” can have a negative connotation in this world because it puts people with such challenges on a pedestal, as if their job is to be inspiring, or all they are is their disability, or makes people with these challenges a spectacle. Having a child who is intellectually and developmentally disabled, I totally get that argument.When I say “inspiring”, I am referring to the people who are working and creating products in this space. It is inspiring for me to see professionals dedicate their work to improve and enhance the lives of others, no matter who that population is. That is very cool, and inspirational. No matter what job we are doing, we should be thinking of ways that we can improve the lives and experiences of others. That is what experience design and this podcast is all about: showcasing the work of those who are trying to apply their time, knowledge, and creativity to improving experiences and lives in ways large and small.One of the things I need to do more of is highlight people who are working in the world of accessible technology. So stay tuned for that!And my guest today on Experience by Design is doing the work to improve people's lives as well in his own way. Like many guests on ExD, Chad Hufford of Veritas Wealth Management in Anchorage, Alaska is a behavioral scientist at heart, fascinated with what makes people act the way they do and what can be done to get them to make changes. He has applied this interest in the work he does as a financial planner. He does this up in Alaska, focusing his efforts on those who are working in those uniquely blue-collar Alaskan jobs where high risk can come with good pay. His goal is to help them make the best decisions possible with what they earn, but also help to create cultural and behavioral change in his clients. Part of this is to get people to not just think, but to act. His new book “Forging Financial Freedom: Constructing Blue-Collar Millionaires with Seven Wealth Building Lessons Extracted from the Alaska Oilfield”, lays out his experiences and lessons from doing this work. We talk about Chad's fascination with fitness, and how that led him to be interested in medical school. Biochemistry taught him a lot about problem solving and complex interactions within systems. The same can be said for the financial world, where a lot is beyond your control. Despite that, you can control how you act and what your vision of your future is. We also talk about unique aspects of Alaskan culture, overcoming complexity in financial decision making, how to build trust in financial planning, and making for better financial literacy and experiences. He emphasizes the importance of emotional connection and empathy in financial advising, and why friction is required to allow for thoughtful consideration. We explore how AI and technology can reduce friction in financial transactions but should not replace human empathy. Chad Hufford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-hufford-066208100/Forging Financial Freedom: https://www.forgingfinancialfreedom.com/singleVeritas Wealth Management: https://www.veritasalaska.com/

Ryo Lu spent years watching his designs die in meetings. Then he discovered the tool that lets designers ship code at the speed of thought: Cursor, the company where Ryo is now Head of Design. In this episode, we discuss why "taste" is the wrong framework for understanding the future, why purposeful apps are "selfish," how System 7 holds secrets about AI interfaces, and the radical bet that one codebase can serve everyone if you design the concepts right instead of the buttons.Follow Ryo Lu on X: https://x.com/ryolu_Check Out Ryo's Website: https://os.ryo.lu/Follow Jennifer Li on X: https://x.com/JenniferHliFollow Erik Torenberg on X: https://x.com/eriktorenberg Check out everything a16z is doing with artificial intelligence here, including articles, projects, and more podcasts. Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Clinical trial design in nephrology is evolving. In this episode, leading experts explore why a paradigm shift is needed from traditional biomarkers to patient-centered outcomes and practical strategies for advancing trial implementation. This conversation draws on insights from the ISN Consensus Meeting on Changing Paradigms of Studies in CKD (Vancouver, Nov 22-23, 2024) where clinicians, trialists, patient partners, regulators and industry scientists came together to rethink trial endpoints, outcomes and designs. Together, they discuss how reimagining kidney trials can generate more relevant, equitable, and actionable evidence for better kidney care worldwide. ParticipantsAdeera Levin Professor of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Canada, and Past-President of the International Society of Nephrology (ISN). Dr. Levin is a global leader in kidney health research, with extensive experience in chronic kidney disease (CKD) management, clinical trials, and international health system strengthening. Jennifer Lees Senior Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Nephrologist at the University of Glasgow, UK. Dr. Lees' research focuses on improving patient outcomes in kidney disease through better trial design, biomarker evaluation, and translational approaches linking research to clinical care. Kevin Weinfurt Professor and Vice Chair of Faculty, Department of Population Health Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, USA. Dr. Weinfurt is a behavioural scientist specializing in patient-reported outcomes (PROMs), ethical aspects of research participation, and improving the relevance of clinical trials to patients lived experiences. Hiddo J. Lambers Heerspink Professor of Clinical Trials and Personalized Medicine, University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands. Dr. Heerspink's work bridges pharmacology, nephrology, and precision medicine, focusing on optimizing kidney and cardiovascular outcomes through innovative clinical trial design and biomarker discovery. To read more, explore the related paper Changing Paradigms of Studies in Kidney Diseases published in Kidney International.

I denne liveepisode af Design Kan Live kredser vi om temaet “tempo” i arkitektur og byudvikling under overskriften at skynde sig langsomt. Samtalen mellem Kristina May, Esben Thorlacius fra Over Byen Arkitekter og Peter Juhl fra OPLAND undersøger, hvordan omtanke, sanselighed og naturforståelse kan blive drivkræfter i en branche præget af hastighed, standardisering og økonomisk effektivitet. Begge arkitekter argumenterer for, at langsomhed ikke er et udtryk for ineffektivitet, men for kvalitet, fordybelse og bæredygtighed. Esben beskriver arbejdet med "værdisætning", en metode, hvor man undersøger bygningers historie, materialer og potentialer, før man træffer designbeslutninger. Det giver bedre og mere holdbare løsninger og hjælper bygherrer med at forstå bygningens egentlige værdi.  Peter peger på, at langsomhed er en måde at genforbinde til naturen, fordi man ser landskabet som en medskaber frem for som pynt. De diskuterer også byudviklingens dilemmaer: For har det betydning for kvaliteten, når tempo og økonomi prioriteres over helhed og stedets identitet? Langsomhed er et redskab til at skabe mere bæredygtige, sanselige og sammenhængende byer, hvor natur og kultur ikke står i modsætning, men vokser ud af hinanden. Gæster:  Esben Thorlacius fra Over Byen Arkitekter  Peter Juhl fra OPLAND   Vært: Kristina May   Podcasten er produceret af Kim Scherers for Yours Only Media

On this episode of the Scouting For Growth podcast, Sabine VdL talks to us about all she's learned from the numerous guests on the show recently, from startup founders who build AI to simplify the chaotic insurance back office, to innovation leaders in Fortune 500 firms wrestling with ethics, regulation, and talent shortages. After dozens of conversations here's what Sabine has learned: AI isn't just changing our tools. It's changing our temperament. This episode is her reflection on those lessons; a guide for leaders and builders trying to navigate this new age of intelligence and unpacks five principles that define successful AI adoption. KEY TAKEAWAYS When Branch Insurance introduced AI into its claims process, something unexpected happened. It wasn't the customers who resisted, it was the adjusters. They were worried, not because AI made mistakes but because it didn't. When Lisa Bechtold's (who led AI governance at Zurich Insurance, now at Nestlé) team started implementing AI, they faced the classic dilemma: Move fast or move right. Lisa said: “We don't see governance as slowing innovation – we see it as enabling trust at speed.” ERGO Group worked with CamCom, a startup from India that uses computer vision to detect car damage from photos or drones. The tech was brilliant. The challenge? Integrating it into a multinational insurer's process. They didn't just hand over the product, they sat side by side – engineers, adjusters, compliance officers, even lawyers – to make it work. It took nearly a year to get from pilot to production and the result wasn't just faster claims; it was a new relationship model. The startup learned how corporates think. The corporate learned how startups move. That's the real win. After all the talk about data, systems, ethics, and pilots, what really matters is how humans evolve. AI won't replace people, but people who know how to use AI will replace people who don't. That's not a threat, it's an invitation. AI is already changing what we expect from talent. Claims adjusters now need to interpret AI outputs. Underwriters must question models. Leaders must learn to manage digital teammates. BEST MOMENTS  ‘Intelligent tool don't remove human judgment; they reveal it in higher resolution.'  ‘In this AI era, trust is the new currency.'‘Every AI dream dies in the shadow of bad data.'‘The irony is that the more intelligent our systems become, the more human our leadership must be. Empathy, creativity, ethics aren't data points, they're our differentiators.' ABOUT THE HOST Sabine is a corporate strategist turned entrepreneur. She is the CEO and Managing Partner of Alchemy Crew a venture lab that accelerates the curation, validation, & commercialization of new tech business models. Sabine is renowned within the insurance sector for building some of the most renowned tech startup accelerators around the world working with over 30 corporate insurers, accelerated over 100 startup ventures. Sabine is the co-editor of the bestseller The INSURTECH Book, a top 50 Women in Tech, a FinTech and InsurTech Influencer, an investor & multi-award winner. Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Facebook  TikTok Email Website This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Benjamin and Chance discuss the week in Apple news, including the suggestion that Tim Cook's retirement announced could come early in 2026. Also, Apple responds to user feedback on the multitasking changes with the latest iPadOS 26.2 beta 3, Tesla is rumored to be adding CarPlay to its vehicles, and MLS becomes part of the base Apple TV subscription starting next season. And in Happy Hour Plus, they discuss the future of the Mac Pro and why Apple should stop selling it. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.  Sponsored by Roborock: Save up to 50% on Roborock's flagship vacuums during their Black Friday event — but hurry, these deals won't last long! Sponsored by Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/happyhour. Sponsored by HelloFresh: America's #1 meal kit! Get 10 Free Meals with free Breakfast For Life at HelloFresh.com/happyhour10fm. Sponsored by NordStellar: Protect your business today at nordstellar.com/happyhourand use code blackfriday20 to save 20%. Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky @chancehmiller@mastodon.social @ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter @bzamayo@mastodon.social @bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes:  Ad-free versions of every episode  Pre- and post-show content Bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join.  Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or Threads Email us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links New iPhone Pocket now available to order, but it's selling out fast iPadOS 26.2 beta 3 adds key upgrade to Slide Over and Split View Tesla working on CarPlay support, could launch soon Tim Cook could step down as Apple CEO ‘as soon as next year' MLS games to stream on Apple TV next season without additional add-on subscription Apple's MLS deal revised to end in 2029, three years early: report Apple has no plans to release a new Mac Pro anytime soon, report says

In this episode, I talk about how environment shapes creativity, clarity, and calling, why your spirit knows when a space is aligned (or misaligned), the relational side of atmosphere: being around people who see you, how proximity to the right people increases purpose, peace, and performance, why your genius dims in rooms built for someone else's identity, how to create an inner and outer life that supports who you're becoming, discernment: choosing environments that expand your future, not your fears and more. CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here's the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Answered Prayers Are Often Disguised As Uncomfortable BlessingsApple: https://apple.co/3HTDsjGSpotify: https://bit.ly/3JYc4l7

Most founders want a hack. Most apps promise a shortcut.But the fundamentals haven't changed in 300,000 years: sleep deeply, hydrate, eat real food, and lift heavy things.This episode dismantles the fantasy that “more tech = more health,” exposes why busy executives burn out even with expensive tools, and reframes fitness as relationship-based, not software-based.We dig into why high achievers chase optimization instead of consistency, how food processing quietly wrecks your hormones, and why proactivity beats the doctor's-warning-reactivity most men experience at 55.No aesthetic fluff. No app worship.Just the truth: your body runs on basics—and basics need a human.TL;DR* Health ≠ apps. The industry sells tools; humans want results.* AI can scale, but it can't notice when your voice sounds off at 7am.* Proactivity > reactivity. Don't wait for arrhythmia to start caring.* The “3–4 hour rule”: If you can't give your body 3–4 hours a week, you're lying about priorities.* Food processing is a hidden health killer: cheap ≠ harmless.* Fitness works best when integrated into life—not scheduled around it.Memorable Lines* “Nobody cares about tools. They care if they look better naked.”* “AI can give you a program. It can't give you empathy.”* “If you're too busy to walk, but never too busy to scroll, you're not busy—your priorities are.”* “You are what you eat… and what what-you-eat has eaten.”GuestCameron Harris — Founder, Truth FitnessCoaches entrepreneurs and senior executives who want results without gimmicks—and who need a human who actually notices the small things apps never can.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/camtruth/Website: https://truthfitness.co.uk/Why This MattersIf you're a founder or operator, your health is your leverage.A bigger house, nicer car, or faster software means nothing if chronic fatigue or preventable illness takes you out of the game.Strong leaders build routines around sleep, nutrition, movement, and recovery—not around convenience.Design for the long arc:Simple habits. Real food. Human coaching. Consistency over optimization.That's what keeps you productive at 45… and still mobile at 70.Call to ActionIf this conversation lit something up for you, don't just let it fade. Come join me inside the Second Life Leader community on Skool. That's where I share the frameworks, field reports, and real stories of reinvention that don't make it into the podcast. You'll connect with other professionals who are actively rebuilding and leading with clarity. The link is in the show notes—step inside and start building your Second Life today.https://secondlifeleader.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dougutberg.com

You can have a compelling mission and a sharp strategy, but if your culture is unhealthy or unclear, your team will stay stuck. In this episode, Alan sits down with culture coach and author Jenni Catron to unpack why culture matters more than we think and how clarity becomes the foundation for trust, engagement, and healthy growth. Jenni shares her own journey from the music industry into executive church leadership, and the jarring contrast between a life-giving culture and a toxic one. She explains why leaders can't just “hope” for a great environment – they need a plan to build it with intention. They talk about the signs your culture is drifting, why people often go quiet long before they quit, how to invite honest feedback without losing your voice as a leader, and why patience and persistence are essential when you start changing long-standing patterns on your team. If you lead a staff, a volunteer team, or you're trying to rebuild a culture you inherited, this conversation will give you language, practical steps, and hope. In this episode you'll learn: Why great culture is really about clarity of who you are and how you work together How the environment leaders create can make or break team engagement The subtle warning signs your team has stopped believing their voice matters How to ask for feedback when some decisions aren't actually up for debate Why culture change takes 6–12 months of patience and persistence Simple rhythms (meetings, one-on-ones, shout-outs) that reinforce a healthy culture over time Healthy and high-impact leadership doesn't happen in a vacuum. It happens in cultures that are clear, honest, and aligned around the mission. This episode will help you take your next step in building that kind of environment. Jenni is the author of several books including Clout: Discover and Unleash Your God-Given Influence and The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership. She loves a fabulous cup of tea, great books, learning the game of tennis and hiking with her husband. Jenni can be found on social media at @jennicatron and at www.get4sight.com. Grab a copy of Culture Matters For more tools, coaching, and resources to help you become a healthy and high-impact leader, visit www.h2leadership.com. And if this episode was helpful, please like, rate, review, and subscribe to the H2 Leadership Podcast. Every review helps other leaders discover the show.

Last week, the Vancouver City Council unanimously adopted a new flag for the city. The flag will be hoisted above city hall for the first time during a flag-raising ceremony on Nov. 28.    The new flag is a culmination of a months-long process that launched this spring to replace the city’s old flag that has flown for more than three decades, but one that some residents struggled to identify in a video the city released announcing the flag design competition. Nearly 140 entries were submitted for the competition using guidelines provided by the city that were informed by the North American Vexillological Association’s flag design principles.     For the winning design, the judges on Vancouver’s flag selection committee chose to combine elements from two of the finalists’ entries. The new flag features a white, V-shaped band designed by Nathan Hunter separating fields of green and blue that evoke the city and region’s natural landscape. There’s also an abstract object created by Brooke Nugent that can symbolize Fort Vancouver, other local landmarks or an arrow pointing to the city’s future.    Nugent and Hunter join us, along with city of Vancouver Communications Director Laura Shepard, to discuss the city’s new flag.  

Understanding the Modern Customer Experience: A Guide for Aspiring Professionals 1.0 Introduction: The Great Customer Experience Divide In today's competitive market, the customer experience isn't just a part of the brand; it is the brand. Every interaction, from a first glance at a social media post to a final click on a purchase button, serves as a referendum on a company's value and trustworthiness. Get it right, and you build loyalty. Get it wrong, and customers will walk away without a second thought. 1.1 The Loyalty Illusion A significant conflict is brewing between how businesses perceive customer loyalty and how customers actually feel. This "loyalty illusion" creates a dangerous blind spot for executives who believe they are succeeding while their customer base is quietly eroding. Executive Belief Consumer Reality ~90% of executives believe customer loyalty has grown in recent years. Only 40% of consumers feel they have become more loyal to brands. This perception gap isn't just a difference of opinion; it's a direct threat to revenue. "About nine out of 10 [executives] say customer loyalty has grown in recent years, but only four in 10 consumers say the same." The business risks of this blind spot are clear: 52% of consumers have stopped buying from a brand due to a bad product or service experience, and 29% have abandoned a brand due to poor customer experience. To close this gap, companies must first understand the entire modern customer journey, which starts long before a customer ever visits a website or store. 2.0 The Customer Journey: From First Glance to Final Click 2.1 Redefining the Starting Line Customer loyalty no longer begins at a company's digital or physical front door. It's now seeded much earlier in what can be called the "experience supply chain"—the connected sequence of interactions that moves a person from curious to committed. This journey often starts in the realm of indirect influence. Key "indirect influence" touchpoints include: A friend's recommendation A discussion thread on Reddit A product review on an independent site While price remains the single most significant factor for 69% of consumers when making a purchase decision, mastering these early stages of discovery and influence is critical for building the long-term commitment that defines true loyalty. 2.2 What Brands Can Do To win customers in this new landscape, brands must adopt a more holistic and proactive approach to the customer journey. Analyze the Journey: Use data analytics and AI to forensically examine every step of the customer life cycle. This allows you to identify and fix points of friction before they drive potential customers away. Embrace New "Front Doors": Treat online comment threads, product comparison sites, and even AI-generated search results as strategic entry points to your brand. These platforms are where modern discovery happens. Ensure Consistency: Align every touchpoint—from social media chatter to post-purchase support—with a cohesive brand narrative. This consistency builds the trust necessary for a customer to move from awareness to action. Understanding the full customer journey is the first step. The next is understanding what customers truly expect from a brand during that journey. 3.0 Beyond the Basics: What Customers Truly Value 3.1 Table Stakes vs. True Delight In the modern marketplace, fundamentals like fair pricing and product quality are no longer differentiators. They are simply "table stakes"—the minimum cost of entry to compete. The real opportunity for brands lies in their ability to layer personalized, meaningful value on top of these basics to create moments of true delight. Factor Considered a Minimum Expectation (%) Considered a Bonus (%) Good value for price 77% 19% Product/service quality 76% 20% Transparent business practices 58% 35% Personalized experiences 17% 62% However, many companies are struggling to keep up. A staggering 70% of executives feel that customer expectations are evolving faster than their company can adapt. This widening gap creates a significant risk of eroding customer trust and losing business to more agile competitors. 3.2 The Generational Lens Customer expectations are not one-size-fits-all; they vary significantly across generations. A strategy that delights one demographic may alienate another. Brands must segment their approach to meet these diverse needs. Boomers: This group is generally less likely to be influenced by a brand's social media presence or its sustainability efforts. Millennials and Gen Z: In contrast, these younger consumers pay close attention to a brand's values, online activities, and social impact. Successfully meeting these varied and rapidly evolving expectations increasingly involves technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence. 4.0 The AI Paradox: A Tool for Help and Hindrance 4.1 High Ambition, High Anxiety Artificial Intelligence represents the new frontier in customer engagement, but its rapid adoption has created a central paradox. While companies are rushing to implement AI-driven solutions, many customers remain wary. A majority of consumers (58%) report being "only somewhat or not at all comfortable" using AI tools to engage with brands. This suggests that AI implementation is often driven more by a company's internal ambition for efficiency than by genuine customer demand, creating a gap between what brands offer and what customers actually want. 4.2 Finding the Right Balance Consumer acceptance of AI is highly nuanced and depends heavily on the specific task. More Likely to Use AI for: Simple, transactional tasks like tracking an order or delivery status (49%). Less Likely to Use AI for: Sensitive interactions like making a payment (29%). Crucially, despite the rise of automation, 86% of consumers still say that human interaction is moderately or very important to their brand experience. The key insight for aspiring professionals is that successful brands don't choose between AI and human support; they integrate them. They use AI for efficiency where it adds value but provide clear, fast paths to human support when empathy, nuance, and judgment are required. This balance between technology and humanity extends to the data that fuels these systems, bringing the issue of privacy to the forefront. 5.0 The Data Dilemma: Balancing Personalization and Privacy 5.1 The Trust Trigger Personalization presents another paradox for modern brands: customers want it, right up until the moment they don't. The desire for a smooth, tailored experience often conflicts with concerns over data privacy, creating a delicate balancing act for companies. "More than half of consumers (53%) think that it's worth it to share personal information if it makes their experience interacting with a brand smoother. But mishandle that data and 93% say that a brand will lose their trust." This dynamic means that every personalization strategy carries a built-in "trust trigger." Respecting data boundaries is no longer just about legal compliance; it has become a powerful competitive advantage. 5.2 What Brands Can Do To navigate this dilemma, brands should adopt a set of core principles that build trust while delivering value. Focus on low-intrusion data: Prioritize using information like stated preferences and past purchases to tailor experiences. This provides value without crossing sensitive privacy lines. Be transparent: Clearly communicate what data is being collected and why. When customers see an immediate and tangible benefit in return, they are more likely to trust the exchange. Empower the customer: Give customers a sense of control over their data. When personalization feels like a choice, it becomes a driver of loyalty, not a red flag. By internalizing these lessons, companies can reshape their approach to building lasting customer relationships. 6.0 Actionable Principles for a Modern Customer Experience To succeed in today's landscape, aspiring professionals should focus on a set of core principles that connect the entire customer journey, from discovery to long-term loyalty. Treat discovery like a make-or-break moment. A customer's journey starts long before they visit your website. Design every early touchpoint as a seamless, story-driven experience. Rebuild loyalty based on behavior, not fantasy. Reassess loyalty programs based on real customer actions and measurable business goals, not assumptions. Segment smarter and personalize with purpose. Move beyond generic demographics to target customers by generation, behavior, and emotional triggers to deliver true relevance. Pair AI with empathy and know when to hand off. Use AI to streamline simple tasks, but ensure a quick and easy path to human support when nuance and empathy matter most. Win the moments that matter or lose customers. Identify the high-stakes moments in the customer journey where loyalty can be instantly won or lost, and design solutions to win them decisively. Turn privacy into a competitive advantage. Build trust by being transparent, providing clear value, and giving customers control over their personal data. Measure what actually moves the needle. Go beyond traditional metrics to track the behavioral, emotional, and financial impact of your customer experience initiatives. These seven principles are the foundational building blocks for anyone seeking to create the exceptional and effective customer experiences that define modern brands.   Source:  https://www.pwc.com/us/en/services/consulting/business-transformation/library/2025-customer-experience-survey.html  

In this episode, I sit down with Bill Burnett & Dave Evans, Stanford Design Professors and best-selling authors, to discuss how they've helped millions rethink their careers and purpose through their "Design Your Life" framework. We dive into the surprising journey developing their best-selling book, the core principles of "design thinking" applied to life, and the critical role of understanding human needs. Later, we get tactical, breaking down their ambitious goal to reach 10 million people with their new book, "How to Live a Meaningful Life," and explore effective strategies for leveraging communities, media, and digital platforms for impactful book promotion.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction02:00 Two essential ingredients for a meaningful life04:23 What we do at Stanford07:28 Coaching is a trend10:13 Why plans don't work for life design12:22 There is more aliveness in you than one life15:41 From FOMO to JOMO19:45 How to prototype your life choices24:00 How to choose when there are too many opportunities28:28 From Star Wars toys to Apple32:20 From Mechanical Engineer to Electronic Arts36:11 Making your life a beautiful experience39:09 The simplicity of building a meaningful life42:06 Responding to a deep longing46:11 Leadership and authenticity48:41 Goal for the new book53:23 Lessons from wildly successful books57:00 Inspirations for book promotion1:01:46 The flywheel of reviews1:05:13 Unfair advantages in book promotion1:10:51 Connecting with students and educators1:16:30 The power of mass mediaIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave a review. I read every single one.Learn more about the podcast: https://nathanbarry.com/showFollow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarryX: https://twitter.com/nathanbarryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshowWebsite: https://nathanbarry.comFollow Bill:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-burnett-4225401Website: https://designingyour.lifeBook: https://designingyour.life/how-to-live-a-meaningful-lifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.art.shadowsInstagram (shared): https://www.instagram.com/fullyalive_bydesignYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@designingyourlifethebookmo6856Follow Dave:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-evans-62148Website: https://designingyour.lifeBook: https://designingyour.life/how-to-live-a-meaningful-lifeInstagram (shared): https://www.instagram.com/fullyalive_bydesignYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@designingyourlifethebookmo6856To get weekly tools and ideas to design a meaningful life, sign up for Bill and Dave's newsletter Fully Alive, by Design at https://designingyour.life/newsletterFeatured in this episode:Kit: https://www.kit.comDesigning Your Life: https://designingyour.lifeHow to Live a Meaningful Life: https://designingyourlife.com/how-to-live-a-meaningful-life

California native Sue Firestone reflects on five decades of creativity, resilience, and reinvention—from Malibu's fires to Montecito's rebirth, from model homes to hospitality design, and from Disney resorts to her namesake product lines.  SFA Design founder Sue Firestone to explore how her lifelong relationship with nature, her passion for authenticity, and her intuitive approach to design continue to shape California's aesthetic identity. From building one of the largest model home merchandising firms in the country to collaborating with Disney and launching her own collections, Firestone shares how creative intuition, empathy, and mentorship have guided her through the shifting tides of design and business. Designer Resources Pacific Sales Kitchen and Home. Where excellence meets expertise. Design Hardware - A stunning and vast collection of jewelry for the home! TimberTech - Real wood beauty without the upkeep The Convo By Design Icon Registry is presented by Pacific Sales Kitchen and Home, a Best Buy company. Pacific Sales is comprised of long time professionals who love design and architecture as much as you do. Which is why it is so fitting that they present this recognition of some of the worlds greatest design talent every month here on Convo By Design. You are going to hear all about hit, right after this. Show Topics: Origins of a Designer: Growing up in Malibu, studying pottery, and finding her way into interior design. California's Resilient Spirit: Reflections on natural disasters, community recovery, and the role of design in rebuilding. Design as a Learned Craft: Why intuition helps, but practice, empathy, and listening are key to mastering the art. From Model Homes to Hospitality: Building a design empire through flexibility, storytelling, and collaboration. Inside the Disney Experience: Working under Michael Eisner, defining narrative-driven environments, and lessons in leadership. Letting Go of Control: How to scale creativity—mentoring, trusting teams, and avoiding micromanagement. The California Look: Organic, sustainable, and casual-luxury living as an enduring influence. Product Design & Legacy: Transitioning from client work to her own branded lines with Kravet and A. Rudin. Business of Design: How retail and social media shifted client behavior—and why great design still requires professionals. The Next Generation: Why designers must remain storytellers, environmentalists, and lifelong learners. This wraps up another episode of the Convo By Design Icon Registry. A celebration and recognition of a true master in the art of design and the mastery of all that encompasses in the pursuit of making better the lives of those they serve. And, giving back along the way. Thank you, Sue.. Thanks for listening to Convo By Design. Thank you to my partner sponsors, Pacific Sales Kitchen and Home for presenting the Convo By Design Icon Registry and Convo By Design partner sponsors, TimberTech and Design Hardware. And thank you for taking the time to listen. I couldn't do this without you, wouldn't want to. I hope this show helps you stay motivated, inspired and focused so you can rise above the chaos. -CXD

Why do billions of dollars of stock trade hands based on napkin math and vibes? Billy Gallagher, CEO of Prospect and former Rippling employee, joins Patrick McKenzie (patio11) to walk through the information asymmetry that costs less-sophisticated employees massive amounts of money. From understanding when to early exercise options to navigating 83B elections and tender offers, they discuss the critical decisions that have a shot clock ticking the day you sign your offer letter.–Full transcript available here: www.complexsystemspodcast.com/understanding-equity-at-tech-companies/–Sponsor: Framer is a design and publishing platform that collapses the toolchain between wireframes and production-ready websites. Design, iterate, and publish in one workspace. Start free at framer.com/design with code COMPLEXSYSTEMS for a free month of Framer Pro.–Links:Prospect: www.joinprospect.com/–Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(00:44) Billy's professional journey(01:07) Equity management challenges(02:29) The importance of equity compensation(04:53) Equity grant structures in startups(06:09) Understanding vesting terms(07:09) The value of equity over time(08:48) The myth of options as lottery tickets(11:23) Career tailwinds from startup experience(14:25) Breaking into the tech industry(15:16) The role of equity in compensation(17:49) Employee equity plans and dilution(19:59) Sponsor: Framer(21:06) Stock options vs. RSUs(21:55) The decision to exercise options(27:11) Tax implications of exercising options(33:03) The role of HR in equity management(36:14) Bootleg spreadsheets and vibes-based investing(38:09) Navigating tax complexities in different scenarios(41:31) The importance of extended exercise windows(44:18) Challenges with tax residency and remote work(49:43) The role of accountants in managing equity(53:41) Understanding the 83(b) election and QSBS(01:01:03) Tender offers and secondary sales(01:08:38) Strategies for exercising and selling options(01:12:28) Navigating financial decisions in startups(01:16:59) Wrap

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Christy Pettis & Terry Wyberg, The Case for Choral Counting with Fractions ROUNDING UP: SEASON 4 | EPISODE 6 How can educators help students recognize similarities in the way whole numbers and fractions behave? And are there ways educators can build on students' understanding of whole numbers to support their understanding of fractions?  The answer from today's guests is an emphatic yes. Today we're talking with Terry Wyberg and Christy Pettis about the ways choral counting can support students' understanding of fractions.  BIOGRAPHIES Terry Wyberg is a senior lecturer in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Minnesota. His interests include teacher education and development, exploring how teachers' content knowledge is related to their teaching approaches. Christy Pettis is an assistant professor of teacher education at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. RESOURCES Choral Counting & Counting Collections: Transforming the PreK-5 Math Classroom by Megan L. Franke, Elham Kazemi, and Angela Chan Turrou  Teacher Education by Design Number Chart app by The Math Learning Center TRANSCRIPT Mike Wallus: Welcome to the podcast, Terry and Christy. I'm excited to talk with you both today. Christy Pettis: Thanks for having us. Terry Wyberg: Thank you. Mike: So, for listeners who don't have prior knowledge, I'm wondering if we could just offer them some background. I'm wondering if one of you could briefly describe the choral counting routine. So, how does it work? How would you describe the roles of the teacher and the students when they're engaging with this routine? Christy: Yeah, so I can describe it. The way that we usually would say is that it's a whole-class routine for, often done in kind of the middle grades. The teachers and the students are going to count aloud by a particular number. So maybe you're going to start at 5 and skip-count by 10s or start at 24 and skip-count by 100 or start at two-thirds and skip-count by two-thirds.  So you're going to start at some number, and you're going to skip-count by some number. And the students are all saying those numbers aloud. And while the students are saying them, the teacher is writing those numbers on the board, creating essentially what looks like an array of numbers. And then at certain points along with that talk, the teacher will stop and ask students to look at the numbers and talk about things they're noticing. And they'll kind of unpack some of that. Often they'll make predictions about things. They'll come next, continue the count to see where those go. Mike: So you already pivoted to my next question, which was to ask if you could share an example of a choral count with the audience. And I'm happy to play the part of a student if you'd like me to. Christy: So I think it helps a little bit to hear what it would sound like. So let's start at 3 and skip-count by 3s. The way that I would usually tell my teachers to start this out is I like to call it the runway. So usually I would write the first three numbers. So I would write "3, 6, 9" on the board, and then I would say, "OK, so today we're going to start at 3 and we're going to skip-count by 3s. Give me a thumbs-up or give me the number 2 when you know the next two numbers in that count." So I'm just giving students a little time to kind of think about what those next two things are before we start the count together. And then when I see most people kind of have those next two numbers, then we're going to start at that 3 and we're going to skip-count together.  Are you ready? Mike: I am. Christy: OK. So we're going to go 3…  Mike & Christy: 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36.  Christy: Keep going.  Mike & Christy: 39, 42, 45, 48, 51. Christy: Let's stop there.  So we would go for a while like that until we have an array of numbers on the board. In this case, I might've been recording them, like where there were five in each row. So it would be 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 would be the first row, and the second row would say 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, and so on. So we would go that far and then I would stop and I would say to the class, "OK, take a minute, let your brains take it in. Give me a number 1 when your brain notices one thing. Show me 2 if your brain notices two things, 3 if your brain notices three things." And just let students have a moment to just take it in and think about what they notice.  And once we've seen them have some time, then I would say, "Turn and talk to your neighbor, and tell them some things that you notice." So they would do that. They would talk back and forth. And then I would usually warm-call someone from that and say something like, "Terry, why don't you tell me what you and Mike talked about?" So Terry, do you have something that you would notice? Terry: Yeah, I noticed that the last column goes up by 15, Christy: The last column goes up by 15. OK, so you're saying that you see this 15, 30, 45? Terry: Yes. Christy: In that last column. And you're thinking that 15 plus 15 is 30 and 30 plus 15 is 45. Is that right? Terry: Yes. Christy: Yeah. And so then usually what I would say to the students is say, "OK, so if you also noticed that last column is increasing by 15, give me a 'me too' sign. And if you didn't notice it, show an 'open mind' sign." So I like to give everybody something they can do. And then we'd say, "Let's hear from somebody else. So how about you, Mike? What's something that you would notice?" Mike: So one of the things that I was noticing is that there's patterns in the digits that are in the ones place. And I can definitely see that because the first number 3 [is] in the first row. In the next row, the first number is 18 and the 8 is in the ones place. And then when I look at the next row, 33 is the first number in that row, and there's a 3 again. So I see this column pattern of 3 in the ones place, 8 in the ones place, 3 in the ones place, 8 in the ones place. And it looks like that same kind of a number, a different number. The same number is repeating again, where there's kind of like a number and then another number. And then it repeats in that kind of double, like two numbers and then it repeats the same two numbers. Christy: So, what I would say in that one is try to revoice it, and I'd probably be gesturing, where I'd do this. But I'd say, "OK, so Mike's noticing in this ones place, in this first column, he's saying he notices it's '3, 8, 3, 8.' And then in other columns he's noticing that they do something similar. So the next column, or whatever, is like '6, 1, 6, 1' in the ones place. Why don't you give, again, give me a 'me too' [sign] if you also noticed that pattern or an 'open mind' [sign] if you didn't."  So, that's what we would do. So, we would let people share some things. We would get a bunch of noticings while students are noticing those things. I would be, like I said, revoicing and annotating on the board. So typically I would revoice it and point it out with gestures, and then I would annotate that to take a record of this thing that they've noticed on the board. Once we've gotten several students' noticings on the board, then we're going to stop and we're going to unpack some of those. So I might do something like, "Oh, so Terry noticed this really interesting thing where he said that the last column increases by 15 because he saw 15, 30, 45, and he recognized that. I'm wondering if the other columns do something like that too. Do they also increase by the same kind of number? Hmm, why don't you take a minute and look at it and then turn and talk to your neighbor and see what you notice." And we're going to get them to notice then that these other ones also increase by 15. So if that hadn't already come out, I could use it as a press move to go in and unpack that one further.  And then we would ask the question, in this case, "Why do they always increase by 15?" And we might then use that question and that conversation to go and talk about Mike's observation, and to say, like, "Huh, I wonder if we could use what we just noticed here to figure out about why this idea that [the numbers in the] ones places are going back and forth between 3, 8, 3, 8. I wonder if that has something to do with this." Right? So we might use them to unpack it. They'll notice these patterns. And while the students were talking about these things, I'd be taking opportunities to both orient them to each other with linking moves to say, "Hey, what do you notice? What can you add on to what Mike said, or could you revoice it?" And also to annotate those things to make them available for conversation. Mike: There was a lot in your description, Christy, and I think that provides a useful way to understand what's happening because there's the choice of numbers, there's the choice of how big the array is when you're recording initially, there are the moves that the teacher's making. What you've set up is a really cool conversation that comes forward. We did this with whole numbers just now, and I'm wondering if we could take a step forward and think about, OK, if we're imagining a choral count with fractions, what would that look and sound like? Christy: Yeah, so one of the ones I really like to do is to do these ones that are just straight multiples, like start at 3 and skip-count by 3s. And then to either that same day or the very next day—so very, very close in time in proximity—do one where we're going to do something similar but with fractions. So one of my favorites is for the parallel of the whole number of skip-counting by 3s is we'll start at 3 fourths and we'll skip-count by 3 fourths. And when we write those numbers, we're not going to put them in simplest form; we're just going to write 3 fourths, 6 fourths, 9 fourths. So in this case, I would probably set it up in the exact same very parallel structure to that other one that we just did with the whole numbers. And I would put the numbers 3 fourths, 6 fourths, 9 fourths on the board. I would say, "OK, here's our first numbers. We're going to start starting at 4 fourths. We're going to skip-count by 3 fourths. And give me a thumbs-up or the show me a 2 when you know the next two numbers." And then we would skip-count them together, and we would write them on the board. And so we'd end up—and in this case I would probably arrange them again in five columns just to have them and be a parallel structure to that one that we did before with the whole numbers. So it would look like 3 fourths, 6 fourths, 9 fourths, 12 fourths, 15 fourths on the first row. And then the next row, I would say 18 fourths, 21 fourths, 24 fourths, 27 fourths, 30 fourths. And again, I'd probably go all the way up until I got to 51 fourths before we'd stop and we'd look for patterns. Mike: So I think what's cool about that—it was unsaid, but it kind of implied—is that you're making a choice there. So that students had just had this experience where they were counting in increments of 3, and 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, and then you start another row and you get to 30, and in this case, 3 fourths, 6 fourths, 9 fourths, 12 fourths, 15 fourths. So they are likely to notice that there's something similar that's going on here. And I suspect that's on purpose. Christy: Right, that's precisely the thing that we want right here is to be able to say that fractions aren't something entirely new, something that you—just very different than anything that you've ever seen before in numbers. But to allow them to have an opportunity to really see the ways that numerators enumerate, they act like the counting numbers that they've always known, and the denominator names, and tells you what you're counting. And so it's just a nice space where, when they can see these in these parallel ways and experience counting with fractions, they have this opportunity to see some of the ways that both fraction notation works, what it's talking about, and also how the different parts of the fraction relate to things they already know with whole numbers. Mike: Well, let's dig into that a little bit more. So the question I was going to ask Terry was: Can we talk a bit more about the ways the choral counting routine can help students make sense of the mathematics of fractions? So what are some of the ideas or the features of fractions that you found choral counting really allows you to draw out and make sense of with students? Terry: Well, we know from our work with the rational number project how important language is when kids are developing an understanding of the role of the numerator and the denominator. And the choral counts really just show, like what Christy was just saying, how the numerator just enumerates and changes just like whole numbers. And then the denominator stays the same and names something. And so it's been a really good opportunity to develop language together as a class. Christy: Yeah. I think that something that's really important in these ones that you get to see when you have them. So when they're doing that language, they're also—a really important part of a choral count is that it's not just that they're hearing those things, they're also seeing the notation on the board. And because of the way that we're both making this choice to repeatedly add the same amount, right? So we're creating something that's going to have a pattern that's going to have some mathematical relationships we can really unpack. But they're also seeing the notation on there that's arranged in a very intentional way to allow them to see those patterns in rows and columns as they get to talk about them.  So because those things are there, we're creating this chance now, right? So they see both the numerator and denominator. If we're doing them in parallel to things with whole numbers, they can see how both fractions are alike, things that they know with whole numbers, but also how some things are different. And instead of it being something that we're just telling them as rules, it invites them to make these observations.  So in the example that I just gave you of the skip-counting, starting at 3 fourths and skip-counting by 3 fourths, every time I have done this, someone always observes that the right-hand column, they will always say it goes up by 15. And what they're observing right there is they're paying attention to the numerator and thinking, "Well, I don't really need to talk about the denominator," and it buys me this opportunity as a teacher to say, "Yes, I see that too. I see that these 15 fourths and then you get another, then you get 30 fourths and you get 45 fourths. And I see in those numerators that 15, 30, 45—just like we had with the whole numbers—and here's how I would write that as a mathematician: I would write 15 fourths plus 15 fourths equals 30 fourths." Because I'm trying to be clear about what I'm counting right now. So instead of telling it like it's a rule that you have to remember, you have to keep the same denominators when you're going to add, it instead becomes something where we get to talk about it. It's just something that we get to be clear about. And that in fractions, we also do this other piece where we both enumerate and we name, and we keep track of that when we write things down to be clear. And so it usually invites this very nice parallel conversation and opportunity just to set up the idea that when we're doing things like adding and thinking about them, that we're trying to be clear and we're trying to communicate something in the same way that we always have been. Mike: Well, Terry, it strikes me that this does set the foundation for some important things, correct? Terry: Yeah, it sets the foundation for adding and subtracting fractions and how that numerator counts things and the denominator tells you the size of the pieces.  It also sets up multiplication. The last column, we can think of it as 5 groups of 3 fourths. And the next number underneath there might be 10 groups of 3 fourths. And as we start to describe or record what students' noticings are, we get a chance to highlight those features of adding fractions, subtracting fractions, multiplying fractions. Mike: We've played around the edges of a big idea here. And one of the things that I want to bring back is something we talked about when we were preparing for the interview. This idea that learners of any age, generally speaking, they want to make use of their understanding of the way that whole numbers work as they're learning about fractions. And I'm wondering if one or both of you want to say a little bit more about this. Terry: I think a mistake that we made previously in fraction teaching is we kind of stayed under 1. We just stayed and worked within 0 and 1 and we didn't go past it. And if you're going to make 1 a benchmark or 2 a benchmark or any whole number a benchmark, when you're counting by 3 fourths or 2 thirds or whatever, you have to go past it. So what choral counting has allowed us to do is to really get past these benchmarks, and kids saw patterns around those benchmarks, and they see them.  And then I think we also saw a whole-number thinking get in the way. So if you ask, for example, somebody to compare 3 seventeenths and 3 twenty-thirds, they might say that 3 twenty-thirds are bigger because 23 is bigger than 17. And instead of embracing their whole-number knowledge, we kind of moved away from it. And so I think now with the choral counting, they're seeing that fractions behave like whole numbers. They can leverage that knowledge, and instead of trying to make it go away, they're using it as an asset. Mike: So the parallel that I'm drawing is, if you're trying to teach kids about the structure of numbers in whole number, if you can yourself to thinking about the whole numbers between 0 and 10, and you never worked in the teens or larger numbers, that structure's really hard to see. Am I thinking about that properly? Terry: Yes, you are. Christy: I think there's two things here to highlight.  So one of them that I think Terry would say more about here is just the idea that, around the idea of benchmarks. So you're right that there's things that come out as the patterns and notation that happen because of how we write them. And when we're talking about place value notation, we really need to get into tens and really into hundreds before a lot of those things become really available to us as something we talk about, that structure of how 10 plays a special role.  In fractions, a very parallel idea of these things that become friendly to us because of the notation and things we know, whole numbers act very much like that. When we're talking about rational numbers, right? So they become these nice benchmarks because they're really friendly to us, there's things that we know about them, so when we can get to them, they help us. And the choral count that we were just talking about, there's something that's a little bit different that's happening though because we're not highlighting the whole numbers in the way that we're choosing to count right there. So we're not—we're using those, I guess, improper fractions. In that case, what we're doing is we're allowing students to have an opportunity to play with this idea, the numerator and denominator or the numerator is the piece that's acting like whole numbers that they know. So when Terry was first talking about how oftentimes when we first teach fractions and we were thinking about them, we were think a lot about the denominator. The denominator is something that's new that we're putting in with fractions that we weren't ever doing before with whole numbers. And we have that denominator. We focus a lot on like, "Look, you could take a unit and you can cut it up and you can cut it up in eight pieces, and those are called eighths, or you could cut it up in 10 pieces, and those are called tenths."  And we focus a lot on that because it's something that's new. But the thing that allows them to bridge from whole numbers is the thing that's the same as whole numbers. That's the numerator. And so when we want them to have chances to be able to make those connections back to the things they know and see that yes, there is something here that's new, it's the denominator, but connecting back to the things they know from whole numbers, we really do need to focus some on the numerator and letting them have a chance to play with what the numerator is, to see how it's acting, and to do things. It's not very interesting to say—to look at a bunch of things and say, like, "2 thirds plus 4 thirds equals 6 thirds," right? Because they'll just start to say, "Well, you can ignore the denominator." But when you play with it and counting and doing things like we was talking about—setting up a whole-number count and a fraction count in parallel to each other—now they get to notice things like that. [It] invites them to say things like, "Oh, so adding 15 in the whole numbers is kind of adding 15 fourths in the fourths." So they get to say this because you've kind of set it up as low-hanging fruit for them, but it's allowing them really to play with that notion of the numerator and a common denominator setting. And then later we can do other kinds of things that let them play with the denominator and what that means in those kinds of pieces. So one of the things I really like about choral counts and choral counts with fractions is it's setting up this space where the numerator becomes something that's interesting and something worth talking about in some way to be able to draw parallels and allow them to see it. And then of course, equivalency starts to come into play too. We can talk about how things like 12 fourths is equivalent to 3 wholes, and then we get to see where those play their role inside of this count too. But it's just something that I really like about choral counting with fractions that I think comes out here. And it's not quite the idea of benchmarks, but it is important. Mike: Well, let's talk a little bit about equivalency then. Terry. I'm wondering if you could say a little bit about how this routine can potentially set up a conversation around ideas related to equivalency. Terry: We could do this choral count—instead of just writing improper fractions all the way through, we could write them with mixed numbers. And as you start writing mixed numbers, the pattern becomes "3 fourths, 1 and a half, 2 and a quarter," and we can start bringing in equivalent fractions. And you still do the same five columns and make parallel connections between the whole numbers, the fractions that are written as improper fractions and the fractions with mixed numbers. And so you get many conversations about equivalencies. And this has happened almost every time I do a choral count with fractions is, the kids will comment that they stop thinking. They go, "I'm just writing these numbers down." Part of it is they're seeing equivalency, but they're also seeing patterns and letting the patterns take over for them. And we think that's a good thing rather than a bad thing. It's not that they're stopped thinking, they're just, they're just— Christy: They're experiencing the moment that patterns start to help, that pattern recognition starts to become an aid in their ability to make predictions. All of a sudden you can feel it kick online.  So if you said it in the context, then what happens is even in the mixed-number version or in the improper-number version, that students will then have a way of talking about that 12 fourths is equivalent to 3, and then you're going to see that whole-number diagonal sort of pop in, and then you'll see those other ones, even in the original version of it. Terry: Yeah, as we started to play around with this and talk with people, we started using the context of sandwiches, fourths of sandwiches. And so when they would start looking at that, the sandwiches gave them language around wholes. So the equivalence that they saw, they had language to talk about. That's 12 fourths of a sandwich, which would be 3 full sandwiches. And then we started using paper strips with the choral counts and putting paper strips on each piece so kids could see that when it fills up they can see a full sandwich. And so we get both equivalencies, we get language, we get connections between images, symbols, and context. Mike: One of the questions that I've been asking folks is: At the broadest level, regardless of the number being counted or whether it's a whole number or a rational number, what do you think the choral counting routine is good for? Christy: So I would say that I think of these routines, like a choral count or a number talk or other routines like that that you would be doing frequently in a classroom, they really serve as a way of building mathematical language. So they serve as a language routine. And then one of the things that's really important about it is that it's not just that there's skip-counting, but that count. So you're hearing the way that patterns happen in language, but they're seeing it at the same time. And then they're having chances, once that static set of representations on the board, those visuals of the numbers has been created and set up in this structured way, it's allowing them to unpack those things. So they get to first engage in language and hearing it in this multimodal way. So they hear it and they see it, but then they get to unpack it and they get to engage in language in this other way where they get to say, "Well, here's things that stand out to me."  So they make these observations and they will do it using informal language. And then it's buying the teacher an opportunity then to not only highlight that, but then to also help formalize that language. So they might say, "Oh, I saw a column goes up by 5." And I would get to say, "Oh, so you're saying that you add each time to this column, and here's how a mathematician would write that." And we would write that with those symbols. And so now they're getting chances to see how their ideas are mathematical ideas and they're being expressed using the language and tools of math. "Here's the way you said it; here's what your brain was thinking about. And here's what that looks like when a mathematician writes it." So they're getting this chance to see this very deeply authentic way and just also buying this opportunity not only to do it for yourself, but then to take up ideas of others. "Oh, who else saw this column?" Or, "Do you think that we could extend that? Do you think it's anywhere else?" And they get to then immediately pick up that language and practice it and try it. So I look at these as a really important opportunity, not just for building curiosity around mathematics, but for building language. Mike: Let's shift a little bit to teacher moves, to teacher practice, which I think y'all were kind of already doing there when you were talking about opportunities. What are some of the teacher moves that you think are really critical to bringing choral counting with fractions particularly to life? Terry: I think just using the strips to help them visualize it, and it gave them some language. I think the context of sandwiches, or whatever it happens to be, gives them some ways to name what the unit is. We found starting with that runway, it really helps to have something that they can start to kind of take off and start the counting routine. We also found that the move where you ask them, "What do you notice? What patterns do you notice?," we really reserve for three and a half rows. So we try to go three full rows and a half and it gives everybody a chance to see something. If I go and do it too quick, I find that I don't get everybody participating in that, noticing as well, as doing three and a half rows. It just seems to be a magic part of the array is about three and a half rows in. Mike: I want to restate and mark a couple things that you said, Terry. One is this notion of a runway that you want to give kids. And that functions as a way to help them start to think about, again, "What might come next?" And then I really wanted to pause and talk about this idea of, you want to go at least three rows, or at least—is it three or three and a half?  Terry: Three and a half. Christy: When you have three of something, then you can start to use patterns. You need at least those three for even to think there could be a pattern. So when you get those, at least three of them, and they have that pattern to do—and like Terry was saying, when you have a partial row, then what happens is those predictions can come from two directions. You could keep going in the row, so you could keep going horizontally, or you could come down a column. And so now it kind of invites people to do things in more than one way when you stop mid-row. Mike: So let me ask a follow-up question. When a teacher stops or pauses the count, what are some of the first things you'd love to see them do to spark some of the pattern recognition or the pattern seeking that you just talked about? Christy: Teacher moves? Mike: Yeah. Christy: OK. So we do get to work with preservice teachers all the time. So this is one of my favorite parts of this piece of it. So what do you do as a teacher that you want? So we're going to want an array up there that has enough, at least three of things in some different ways people can start to see some patterns.  You can also, when you do one of these counts, you'll hear the moment—what Terry described earlier as "stop thinking." You can hear a moment where people, it just gets easier to start, the pattern starts to help you find what comes next, and you'll hear it. The voices will get louder and more confident as you do it. So you want a little of that. Once you're into that kind of space, then you can stop. You know because you've just heard them get a little more confident that their brains are going. So you're kind of looking for that moment. Then you're going to stop in there again partway through a row so that you've got a little bit of runway in both directions. So they can keep going horizontally, they can come down vertically. And you say, "OK," and you're going to give them now a moment to think. And so that stopping for a second before they just talk, creating space for people to formulate some language, to notice some things is really, really important.  So we're going to create some thinking space, but we know there's some thinking happening, so you just give them a way to do it. Our favorite way to do it is to, instead of just doing a thumbs-up and thumbs-down in front of the chest, we just do a silent count at the chest rather than hands going up. We just keep those hands out of the air, and I say, "Give me a 1 at your chest"—so a silent number 1 right at your chest—"when you've noticed one thing. And if you notice two things, give me a 2. And if you notice three things, give me a 3." They will absolutely extrapolate from there. And you'll definitely see some very anxious person who definitely wants to say something with a 10 at their chest. But what you're doing at that moment is you're buying people time to think, and you're buying yourself as a teacher some insight into where they are. So you now get to look out and you can see who's kind of taking a while for that 1 to come up and who has immediately five things, and other things.  And you can use that along with your knowledge of the students now to think about how you want to bring people into that discussion. Somebody with 10 things, they do not need to be the first person you call on. They are desperate to share something, and they will share something no matter when you call on them. So you want to use this information now to be able to get yourself some ideas of, like, "OK, I want to make sure that I'm creating equitable experiences, that I want to bring a lot of voices in." And so the first thing we do is we have now a sense of that because we just watched, we gave ourselves away into some of the thinking that's happening. And then we're going to partner that immediately with a turn and talk. So first they're going to think and then they're going to have a chance to practice that language in a partnership. And then, again, you're buying yourself a chance to listen into those conversations and to know that they have something to share. And to bring it in, I will pretty much always make that a warm call. I won't say, "Who wants to share?" I will say, "Terry or Mike, let's hear." And then I won't just say, "Terry, what was your idea?" I would say, "Terry, tell me something that either you or Mike shared that you noticed." So we'll give a choice. So now they've got a couple ways in. You know they just said something. So you're creating this space where you're really lowering the temperature of how nerve-racking it is to share something. They have something to say, and they have something to do. So I want all of those moves.  And then I kind of alluded to it when we were doing the practice one, but the other one I really like is to have all-class gestures so that everyone constantly has a way they need to engage and listen. And so I like to use ones not just the "me too" gesture, but we do the "open mind" gesture as well so that everyone has one of the two. Either it's something that you were thinking or they've just opened your mind to a new idea. And it looks, we use it kind of like an open book at your forehead. So, the best way I can describe it to you, you put both hands at your forehead and you touch them like they're opening up, opening doors. And so everyone does one of those, right? And then as a teacher, you now have some more information because you could say, "Oh, Terry, you just said that was open mind. You hadn't noticed it. Well, tell us something different you noticed." So you get that choice of what you're doing. So you're going to use these things as a teacher to not just get ideas out but to really be able to pull people in ways they've sort of communicated something to you that they have something to share.  So I love it for all the ways we get to practice these teacher moves that don't just then work in just this choral count, but that do a really great job in all these other spaces that we want to work on with students too, in terms of equitably and creating talk, orienting students to one another, asking them to listen to and build on each other's ideas. Terry: When you first start doing this, you want to just stop and listen. So I think some of my mistakes early on was trying to annotate too quickly. But I found that a really good teacher move is just to listen. And I get to listen when they're think-pair-sharing, I get a chance to listen when they're just thinking together, I get a chance to listen when they describe it to the whole class. And then I get to think about how I'm going to write and record what they said so that it amplifies what they're saying to the whole class. And that's the annotation piece. And getting better at annotating is practicing what you're going to write first and then they always say something a little different than what you anticipate, but you've already practiced. So you can get your colors down, you can get how you're going to write it without overlapping too much with your annotations. Mike: I think that feels like a really important point for someone who is listening to the podcast and thinking about their own practice. Because if I examine my own places where I sometimes jump before I need to, it often is to take in some ideas but maybe not enough and then start to immediately annotate. And I'm really drawn to this idea that there's something to, I want to listen enough to kind of hear the body of ideas that are coming out of the group before I get to annotation. Is that a fair kind of summary of the piece that you think is really important about that? Terry: Yes. And as I'm getting better with it, I'm listening more and then writing after I think I know what they're saying. And I check with them as I'm writing. Mike: So you started to already go to my next question, which is about annotation. I heard you mention color, so I'm curious: What are some of the ideas about annotation that you think are particularly important when you are doing it in the context of a choral count? Christy: Well, yeah, I think a choral count. So color helps just to distinguish different ideas. So that's a useful tool for that piece of it. What we typically want, people will notice patterns usually in lines. And so you're going to get vertical lines and horizontal lines, but you'll also get diagonals. That's usually where those will be. And they will also notice things that are recognizable. So like the 15, 30, 45 being a number sequence that is a well-known one is typically wouldn't going to be the first one we notice. Another one that happens along a diagonal, and the examples we gave will be 12, 24, 36, it comes on a diagonal. People will often notice it because it's there. So then what you want is you're going to want to draw in those lines that help draw students' eyes, other students' eyes, not the ones who are seeing it, but the ones who weren't seeing it to that space so they can start to see that pattern too. So you're going to use a little bit of lines or underlining that sort of thing. These definitely do over time get messier and messier as you add more stuff to them. So color helps just distinguish some of those pieces.  And then what you want is to leave yourself some room to write things. So if you have fractions, for example, you're going to need some space between things because fractions take up a little bit more room to write. And you definitely want to be able to write "plus 15 fourths," not just, "plus 15." And so you need to make sure you're leaving yourself enough room and practicing and thinking. You also have to leave enough room for if you want to continue the count, because one of the beautiful things you get to do here is to make predictions once you've noticed patterns. And so you're going to probably want to ask at some point, "Well, what number do you think comes in some box further down the road?" So you need to leave yourself enough room then to continue that count to get there.  So it's just some of the things you have to kind of think about as a teacher as you do it, and then as you annotate, so you're kind of thinking about trying to keep [the numbers] pretty straight so that those lines are available to students and then maybe drawing them in so students can see them. And then probably off to the side writing things like, if there's addition or multiplication sentences that are coming out of it, you probably want to leave yourself some room to be able to sometimes write those. In a fraction one, which Terry talked about a little bit, because equivalency is something that's available now where we can talk about, for example, the really common one that would come out in our example would be that 12 fourths is equivalent to 3 wholes. Somehow you're going to have to ask this question of, "Well, why is that? Where could we see it?" And so in that case, usually we would draw the picture of the sandwiches, which will be rectangles all cut up in the same way. So not like grilled cheese sandwiches in fourth, but like a subway sandwich in fourths. And then you're going to need some space to be able to draw those above it and below it.  So again, you're kind of thinking about what's going to make this visible to students in a way that's meaningful to them. So you're going to need some space to be left for those things. What I find is that I typically end up having to write some things, and then sometimes after the new idea comes in, I might have to erase a little bit of what's there to make some more room for the writing. But I would say with fractions, it's going to be important to think about leaving enough space between, because you're probably going to need a little bit of pictures sometimes to help make sense of that equivalency. That's a really useful one. And leaving enough space for the notation itself, it takes a little bit of room. Mike: Every time I do a podcast, I get to this point where I say to the guest or guests, "We could probably talk for an hour or more, and we're out of time." So I want to extend the offer that I often share with guests, which is if someone wanted to keep learning about choral counting or more generally about some of the ideas about fractions that we're talking about, are there any particular resources that the two of you would recommend? Terry: We started our work with the Choral Counting & Counting Collections book by Megan Franke[, Elham Kazemi, and Angela Chan Turrou], and it really is transformational, both routines. Christy: And it has fractions and decimals and ideas in it too. So you can see it across many things. Well, it's just, even just big numbers, small numbers, all kinds of different things. So teachers at different grade levels could use it.  The Teacher Education by Design [website], at tedd.org, has a beautiful unit on counting collections for teachers. So if you're interested in learning more about it, it has videos, it has planning guides, things like that to really help you get started. Terry: And we found you just have to do them. And so as we just started to do them, writing it on paper was really helpful. And then The Math Learning Center has an app that you can use—the Number Chart app—and you can write [the choral counts] in so many different ways and check your timing out. And it's been a very helpful tool in preparing for quality choral counts with fractions and whole numbers. Mike: I think that's a great place to stop.  Christy and Terry, I want to thank you both so much for joining us. It has really just absolutely been a pleasure chatting with you both. Christy: So much fun getting to talk to you. Terry: Thank you.  Mike: This podcast is brought to you by The Math Learning Center and the Maier Math Foundation, dedicated to inspiring and enabling all individuals to discover and develop their mathematical confidence and ability. © 2025 The Math Learning Center | www.mathlearningcenter.org  

This week, John and Kailey sit down with Rich Angstadt, founder of Angstadt Arms, to talk firearm innovation. From roller-delayed PCCs and 3D-printed suppressors to the future of the NFA. Discover how tradition meets technology and why suppressors may soon be the new normal.-----------------------Thanks to AAC Ammo & Palmetto State Armory for sponsoring our guest gear!Special thanks to our sponsor for supporting this season!Langdon Tactical - Use code “LTTGOA” for $100 off any order over $1,000 on their website!Patriot Mobile – Get 1 month free with code “GOA” at checkout on their website!Primary Arms - Check them out for high-quality parts for your build or EDC setup!

Welcome to my birthday episode! I'm reflecting back on the year, talking about what I'm proud of, and sharing my goal to continue to focus intentionally on my original passions. Twenty-nine is all by design. There's a lot to look forward to and a ton to celebrate, so throw your confetti, bake a cake, and stay peachy my friends!

When Zelda II: The Adventure of Link hit the scene in 1988, it was celebrated as the rightful classic that it is, or at least that's how we remember it. But over time that repuation has gotten sullied, and we're here to fix that! Andre is joined by Gooey of Flashback 64 to talk about why they love Zelda II, including its artwork, story, RPG elements, and many other topics in part one of this two-part series. Flashback 64: https://flashback64.com Fine Time: https://fineti.me [00:00] Intro and Premise [02:56] Our Life As Zelda Fans [11:56] Strong RPG Elements [16:24] Story [24:19] Overworld and Exploration [29:32] Graphics and Art [39:46] Combat [49:20] Magic [55:47] Design and Difficulty [01:02:23] Music [01:07:08] Odds and Ends [01:12:41] Perceptions of the Past [01:29:39] See You Next Week!

For decades, business aviation has advanced in small, predictable steps. Quieter cabins, digital cockpits, incremental gains in fuel efficiency. But real breakthroughs are generational. What Otto Aviation is building may be the most significant leap in private jet design since the invention of the high-bypass turbofan. This isn't another luxury aircraft chasing prestige. It's a reimagining of how far, how fast, and how efficiently a jet can fly. At the center of that transformation is laminar flow: an aerodynamic principle nature has perfected but aviation has struggled to harness.  Until now.  By achieving true laminar flow across both the wing and fuselage, Otto has unlocked a 50% reduction in fuel burn. That creates a cascade of benefits: lighter engines, smaller tanks, reduced maintenance, and dramatically lower operating costs.  For the first time, private aviation could expand beyond the elite few and into a broader market of business travelers. In this episode, CEO of Otto Aviation, Paul Touw, joins me to talk about how laminar flow moved from a theoretical possibility to a practical breakthrough, what it takes to bring a billion-dollar clean-sheet aircraft to market, and how this technology could reshape the economics of flight for decades to come.   You'll also learn; Why laminar flow is the biggest aerodynamic breakthrough since the 707 How Otto's design rewrites aircraft economics, cutting weight, fuel, and maintenance while extending range and performance. Why flying higher delivers radical efficiency and passenger comfort. How stealth-era manufacturing and modern computing finally made laminar flow possible. How Otto is minimizing risk by combining in-house final assembly with proven certified systems. How Flexjet's $10B order signals commercial confidence in Otto's clean-sheet aircraft. What it takes to recruit elite engineers from Boeing, Textron, and Gulfstream into a startup building the first new jet of its kind in over a decade. How lessons from XOJet shaped a customer-first approach to designing the next era of business aviation.   Guest Bio Paul Touw is an Engineer, Entrepreneur, and CEO of Otto Aviation. The Otto Aerospace Phantom 3500 is a masterpiece of engineering— utilizing groundbreaking laminar flow technology, digital design tools, and modern manufacturing techniques to achieve unparalleled efficiency, luxury, and environmental stewardship. Designed for leaders, visionaries, and innovators, the Phantom 3500 sets a new standard in private jet flight where performance and sustainability exist in perfect harmony. To learn more, head to https://ottoaerospace.com/ or connect with Paul on LinkedIn.    About Your Host Craig Picken is an Executive Recruiter, writer, speaker, and ICF Trained Executive Coach. He is focused on recruiting senior-level leadership, sales, and operations executives in the aviation and aerospace industry. His clients include premier OEMs, aircraft operators, leasing/financial organizations, and Maintenance/Repair/Overhaul (MRO) providers, and since 2008, he has personally concluded more than 400 executive-level searches in a variety of disciplines. Craig is the ONLY industry executive recruiter who has professionally flown airplanes, sold airplanes, and successfully run a P&L in the aviation industry. His professional career started with a passion for airplanes. After eight years' experience as a decorated Naval Flight Officer – with more than 100 combat missions, 2,000 hours of flight time, and 325 aircraft carrier landings – Craig sought challenges in business aviation, where he spent more than 7 years in sales with both Gulfstream Aircraft and Bombardier Business Aircraft. Craig is also a sought-after industry speaker who has presented at Corporate Jet Investor, International Aviation Women's Association, and SOCAL Aviation Association.  Podcast CTA Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review helps our show reach more people. Thank you!   

In this conversation, Paul Schiefer, president of Amy's Kitchen, shares the inspiring founding story of the company, which began with a quest for better frozen meals. He discusses the innovative approaches to product development, the importance of company culture and values, and the value of embracing complexity in business. Paul highlights Amy's commitment to sustainability and their B Corp status, emphasizing the impact of organic and vegetarian practices. He also shares insights on the future vision for the company, the importance of curiosity and passion in entrepreneurship, and personal reflections on food and life.Takeaways:Amy's Kitchen was founded out of a need for better frozen meals.The original pot pie was a key product that launched the brand.Innovation at Amy's focuses on quality and culinary techniques.Company culture is deeply rooted in the founders' values.Sustainability is a core principle of Amy's business model.The future vision includes generational sustainability and growth.Curiosity and passion are essential for success in business.Amy's Kitchen embraces complexity in food production.The company aims to make healthy food accessible to all.Doing good in business leads to long-term success.Sound bites:“He started looking for some frozen food options to bring home and feed the family, and just frankly was disappointed.”"The original recipe was Rachel's mom's Elinor. It was kind her pot pie that helped inspire the start of the company"“I think what Amy's has done really well is accept that complexity is actually valuable.”"Doing good is good for business."“We want to protect our mission in part by continuing to be a really profitable and efficient company.”“We're also trying to think about this more on a generational timeframe, not just on like a three to five year timeframe.”“It was such a novel idea to create an organic vegetarian fast food restaurant that, before we knew it, we had a line that literally went across the parking lot.”“We're buying a hundred plus million pounds of organic agriculture every year and supporting thousands of farmers.”“I'm proud of the fact that we have scaled that type of [impact] business model.”Links:Paul Schiefer on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschiefer/Amy's Kitchen - https://www.amys.com/Amy's Kitchen on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/amy's-kitchen/posts/?feedView=allAmy's Kitchen on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amyskitchenAmy's Kitchen on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/amyskitchenAmy's Kitchen on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/AmysKitchenMoviesChapters:03:00 The Founding Story of Amy's Kitchen06:01 Innovation and Product Development at Amy's09:03 Cultural Values and Company Evolution11:47 Navigating Growth and Market Challenges15:00 The Drive to Create Quality Fast Food17:47 Maintaining Independence and Company Values31:10 Launching a Unique Concept33:06 The Importance of Sustainable Growth35:43 Commitment to Impact and B Corp Status40:04 Holistic Approach to Sustainability44:47 Future Vision for Amy's Kitchen52:24 Advice for Aspiring EntrepreneursSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses In this episode, we're giving you an inside look at the Refrigeration Mentor Playbook - the methodology we use to train and elevate technicians, contractors and the refrigeration industry. The goal is to inspire fellow refrigeration professionals to reap the immense value of continuous learning, and for managers to leverage teaching and mentorship to build stronger teams. Everyday, we see students of our programs achieving business growth and greater customer satisfaction in refrigeration, because they've developed new skills and better work dynamics. That's why we do this at Refrigeration Mentor.  In this episode, we cover: -Importance of training and mentorship -Developing effective training programs -Core training programs at Refrigeration Mentor -Building customized training programs -Understanding equipment and engineering -Impact of effective training -Role of safety in training Helpful Links & Resources: Episode 65. Motivation, Mindset and Mentorship Episode 139. 7 Tips For Building Good Training And Development Habits Episode 167. Why Mentors Play a Key Role in Your Refrigeration Journey with Bill Zoren Key Mechanical  

Jeff Michael discusses the hottest topics in the sports in this 30-minute explosive episode of Sports with Balls.  Just press play. Brought to you by Butler CCS (Fire, Water, Mold) Hercules Geotechnical Consultants and Novus Building and Design. 

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) affect up to 96% of dental hygienists, leading to pain, fatigue, and lost income. Learn how adaptive curette designs reduce pinch force, muscle strain, and discomfort—helping clinicians protect their health while maintaining efficiency. Petra Wilder-Smith, DDS, DMD, PhD Read by Jackie Sanders  https://www.rdhmag.com/ergonomics/instruments-handpieces/article/55310267/dental-ergonomics-and-instrument-design-how-adaptive-curettes-reduce-muscle-strain-and-improve-clinician-comfort

Design roles are shifting fast and AI is speeding things up. In this episode of Future of UX, we dig into what's really changing in the UX world, which roles are emerging, and how you can stay ahead in a landscape shaped by automation, agents, and AI tools.You'll hear:Why roles like Interaction Designer aren't disappearing but evolvingWhat new job titles like “AI UX Designer” or “Design Ops” actually meanThe skills that make designers future-proof (and which ones won't matter as much)What hiring managers really want nowPlus: a real story of one of our bootcamp participants who landed her dream AI design job after sharing a case study on LinkedInThis episode is packed with clarity, energy, and practical advice whether you're just starting out or looking to reinvent your UX role for the future.

Ecclesiastes 3 describes God's design for life as a series of divinely appointed seasons, where every event, from birth to death, has its proper time. This "eternal perspective" suggests that God orchestrates the cycles of life and that humans should find contentment and purpose in their appointed season, recognizing that "He has made everything beautiful in His time".Ultimately, the passage encourages patience and trust in God's timing, a belief that even life's toil is good and part of His eternal purpose. Key themes from Ecclesiastes 3Divine timing: The most famous verse, "To everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven" (Ecclesiastes 3:1), emphasizes that God has a specific and predetermined time for all events in life.Cycles of life: The passage lists many dualistic seasons, including "a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to weep, and a time to laugh". This illustrates that life is a series of cycles, not a straight line.Finding purpose in toil: Verse 12 suggests finding joy and eating and drinking as a gift from God, and verse 13 states that there is nothing better for people "than to rejoice, and to do good in their life". This means we should take pleasure in our work and labor, knowing that it is good because it comes from God.God's eternal purpose: The passage concludes by pointing to God's eternal purpose, stating that "whatever God does, it shall be for ever" (Ecclesiastes 3:14). This encourages a long-term perspective, trusting that God will ultimately bring all things to account and that His work is perfect and lasting. Applying Ecclesiastes 3 to lifeEmbrace the present moment: Since God is in control of time and seasons, we should find contentment in the season of life we are in. This means appreciating the moment, rather than anxiously rushing to the next.Seek divine guidance: Recognize that God's plan for your life is larger and more complex than we can understand. The passage encourages us to align our actions with His wisdom, rather than pushing or rushing Him, and trust that He will accomplish what He has planned.Find satisfaction in work: Consider your work to be a gift from God, a calling to serve Him where you are placed. This mindset can help you find joy in your daily toil, even during difficult times.Look for hope and peace: The passage offers a message of hope and peace, encouraging us to trust in God's perfect timing, even when things are difficult. It suggests that the ups and downs of life are all part of His larger plan and that He will bring beauty to all of it in His time. Please SUBSCRIBE!Check out an Online Course at www.EQUIPPEDACADEMY.COMBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reason-for-truth--2774396/support.

Hill country presents some of the most complex challenges in whitetail habitat design. Between steep ridges, narrow benches, rugged drainages, and unpredictable access, many landowners struggle to crack the hill country code. In Part 2 of our Habitat Design Breakdown Series, we analyze a hill country parcel and show how to create high-odds hunting opportunities—even when most bedding is on the neighbors. We cover: • When inside-out access is the only workable solution • How deer use ridge lines, drainage tops, and side-cover to travel • Leveraging neighboring pressure and habitat to your advantage • Turning open hilltops into usable structure and predictable movement • Building bulletproof pinch-point setups using terrain, waterholes, and mock scrapes • Why stand burnout is the #1 issue on small hill country parcels • How to hunt hill country in seasons, not stand locations Hill country is challenging, but when you design around deer movement, not property boundaries, you can create some incredibly consistent hunting. To learn more or schedule a consultation, visit WhitetailPartners.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You ever see a new AI model drop and be like.... it's so good OMG how do I use it?