Podcasts about Disruption

As tech giants pour more and more money into artificial intelligence infrastructure, the workforce faces a massive shift that reaches beyond office desks. Simpro Group Chairman and CEO Fred Voccola joins FBN's Jackie DeAngelis to discuss how AI is revolutionizing skilled trades, while sparking an employment disruption in white-collar sectors. They explore why this technological surge differs from previous breakthroughs, as well as the growing cybersecurity threats posed by adversary nations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ranjan Roy from Margins is back for our weekly discussion of the latest tech news. We cover: 1) Software is rebounding, is the Saaspocolyse over? 2) Salesforce delivers solid earnings and jumps 22% 3) Why was Dario sitting with Benioff? 4) All software stocks are rising 5) Disruption could still happen, but on a longer timeline 6) Meta's bungled AI layoff strategy 7) How much of AI failures today are cultural? 8) Meta pays billions in landmark addiction settlement 9) South Korean stock market volatility 10) The clash of AI belief and reality --- Enjoying Big Technology Podcast? Please rate us five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcast app of choice. Want a discount for Big Technology on Substack + Discord? Here's 25% off for the first year: https://www.bigtechnology.com/subscribe?coupon=0843016b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Artificial Intelligence is already shifting how many of us live and work, if the tech titans of our era have their way. We've been hearing from experts all week about how America's system of taxation may need an overhaul if AI takes over an increasing number of human jobs. If AI shrinks the workforce and tax base, a sovereign wealth fund could help make up the difference. But critics warn of unintended risks. We dig in. Then, what to look for in Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's remarks in Jackson Hole this week.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace Morning Report is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Stories featured in this episode:Before chasing quick fixes for the AI tax problem, look at Chicago's parking meters

Artificial Intelligence is already shifting how many of us live and work. If the tech titans of our era have their way, we're just getting started on a path of massive economic transition. We've been hearing from experts all week about how America's system of taxation may need an overhaul if AI takes over an increasing number of human jobs. If AI shrinks the workforce and tax base, a sovereign wealth fund could help make up the difference. But critics warn of unintended risks. We dig in. Then, what to look for in Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's remarks in Jackson Hole this week.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace Morning Report is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Stories featured in this episode:Before chasing quick fixes for the AI tax problem, look at Chicago's parking meters

How do you lead well in a world transformed by AI? This week, Do Good to Lead Well tackles this question head-on, as I speak with Mike Sullivan, co-founder and Chief Growth Officer of OneDigital, and the co-author of the timely and insightful book, Workforce Intelligence. Throughout our conversation, Mike breaks through both the hype and the fear surrounding AI in today's workforce. As a champion of people-centered AI, he offers an inspiring roadmap for activating, not replacing, the human workforce.Listeners are invited into the story of “Ben,” a digital coworker, and how Mike and his team treat AI onboarding like hiring a real employee: with transparency, development, and high expectations. The result? A culture where humans and digital agents collaborate, learn, and continuously improve together. We also discuss how workforce intelligence is being redefined and how high-performing teams are built not on software alone, but on empathy, transparency, and courage.For leaders and organizations seeking practical strategies, this episode brims with actionable advice, from measuring workforce intelligence to ensuring HR has a seat at the AI table. It's a compelling argument for seeing the faces behind the headcount, and for cultivating trust as the cornerstone of 21st-century leadership.What You'll Learn- Start with honesty, not hype when it comes to AI.- Don't treat AI as ‘software': Treat it like a coworker.- Transparent roles & faces build trust.- What is your Workforce Intelligence (WI) score? The success metric.- Activation moments matter.- Top-down Is the only way forward.- People Always Come First.- It's not either/or. It's Human Intelligence (HI) + Artificial Intelligence (AI). Podcast Timestamps(00:00) – Personal Fear and the Human Side of AI(06:02) – No Code? No Problem – Mike's Personal AI Journey(10:05) – The Human Side of AI Deployment(12:29) – Hiring AI Coworkers: Internship to Full-Time(16:33) – Managing a Blended Human-AI Workforce(21:54) – HR's Role and Navigating Workforce Change(26:29) – Defining Workforce Intelligence and the WI Score(30:58) – Overcoming Employee Fears and Building Trust(37:43) – Leadership Activation and Empathy in the Age of AI(53:00) – Final Reflections and The Humanity TestKEYWORDSPositive Leadership, AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Transformation, Workplace Intelligence, People-First Leadership, Human-Centric Organizations, AI Adoption, Digital Coworkers, Organizational Change, Employment Disruption, Job Automation, Human Resources (HR), Talent Management, Growth Mindset, Trust in Leadership, Empathy in Business, AI Onboarding, Blended Workforce, WI score, Transparency in AI, Disruption, Future of Work, Human-AI Collaboration, Managing AI Anxiety, CEO Success

It takes "b_ll$"to go after industry giants. And it doesn't mean toppling an industry giant, it just means getting a slice of the pie. I have witnessed numerous attempts at this in a variety of sectors, and most fail...and for many reasons..but this idea is working. David Kong might have traded the high-octane pace of New York hedge funds for the delicate clink of hand-blown glass, but don't think for a moment he's lost his edge. In this episode, you'll hear how an outsider to the wine glass industry spotted a wide-open niche, challenged global heavyweights, and built a thriving company—all by obsessing over quality, price, and experience. Paul Kalemkiarian sits down with David Kong to trace the unlikely journey from financial analysis to the sensory world of wine glass design, unearthing what really happens when you try to disrupt a tradition-bound market. You'll learn how, through sharp intuition and a knack for timing, David Kong built a direct-to-consumer glassware company that quietly caught fire through word-of-mouth—not flashy ads or influencers. He reveals what makes a hand-blown glass so irresistible to both diners and restaurateurs, and why elevating the vessel is about a lot more than aesthetics: it's about economics, market trends, and the way people experience wine. The conversation spans the practical—such as breakage rates and budgets—to the philosophical, with a deep dive into how glassware touches the very heart of hospitality. Curious how glass thickness, the weight of a vessel, or even the glass company's business model can change the way you enjoy a bottle? Wonder why the trend toward lighter, featherweight glasses has taken the fine-dining world by storm, or how the rise of non-alcoholic "wines" and ready-to-drinks is shaking up both producers and purveyors? This is your chance to hear it straight from the founder who's shifting expectations in some of America's best restaurants. Here's what you'll learn, one wine glass at a time:

Episode 310 opens with Steve Dennis reporting back from an invitation-only Amazon analyst day in Seattle, two days focused on Prime and grocery. Steve unpacks the breadth of the Prime flywheel, Amazon's push into sub-one-day delivery, the drone facility he toured just before the company announced an expansion to roughly 500 markets, and why Amazon's rise to the number two grocer in North America should have rivals looking over their shoulders. Then, the numbers. US retail sales grew about 5% excluding fuel. Walmart delivered a lackluster 2.6% US comp, its weakest in six years, offset by a 46% jump in global advertising and nearly $3 billion in tariff refunds the company says it will reinvest in price. Target posted a nearly 4% comp with traffic up 3.6%; real progress, though Steve cautions the invitation can be better than the party. In off-price, TJX comped 4% while Ross Stores turned in a second straight double-digit quarter. And Simon Property Group made the case that great physical retail is alive and well. The interview, recorded live at the CommerceNext Growth Show in New York, features Scott Friend, Partner at Bain Capital Ventures, and Indy Guha, General Partner at VMG Partners. Scott co-founded price optimization pioneer ProfitLogic before joining BCV twenty years ago; Indy co-leads VMG's commerce infrastructure fund after scaling Signifyd. Together they tackle a hard question: when AI makes everything easier to build, how do you tell a real company from a pitch formula? Their answer centers on founder clarity and earned domain expertise, because a couple of quarters' head start has never mattered more. The conversation ranges across whether personalization and merchandising optimization are now table stakes, the surveillance pricing debate, AI-driven homogeneity versus the promise of the "N of one" customer journey, and Indy's memorable "Claude-proof" test for anyone building in commerce. Both push back on agentic commerce hype, arguing agents will own low-interest replenishment missions while people keep the treasure hunt. Scott points to the revenue ramp of AI-native companies as evidence this cycle is real, not overhyped. Both land in the same place: brand, community, and authenticity are the last durable moats, and retail teams must become architects rather than assembly-line workers. Back in studio, on the radar: Steve tracks the bond market, with 30-year Treasuries at a 19-year high and the 10-year at 4.75%, squeezing discretionary income and retailer expansion plans alike. Michael watches Canadian icon Roots, newly sold to New York's Marquee Brands with Joe Mimran advising on merchandising, and asks whether the brand can reclaim its former glory. Registration is open for a special webinar featuring Steve in conversation with Placer AI's Head of Analytical Research RJ Hottovy. From changing shopping patterns to emerging market opportunities, shifting consumer demand continues to reshape the industry. So don't miss this data-driven session unpacking the most important trends defining today's marketplace and the strategies leading brands are using to win retail's future. It's all brought to you by Placer.AI and It all happens on Tuesday September 29 at 1pm ET..Register here today:https://www.placer.ai/discover-events/discover-shifting-consumer-demand About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling author of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail, The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast. He has been recognized by the NRF as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2026 and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.

This is The Zone of Disruption! This is the I AM RAPAPORT: STEREO PODCAST! His name is Michael Rapaport aka The Gringo Mandingo aka  aka The People's Pickle aka The Jewish Brad Pitt aka Captain Colitis aka The Disruptive Warrior aka Mayor Rapaport 2029 and he is here to discuss: Not being able to see The Odyssey Betting on Baseball Fantasy Football ring ceremony WNBA can't get out of its own way Mark Ruffalo has Jewish Derrangement Syndrome John Hinkley Jr. let out of prison University of Michigan not giving freshman grades & a whole lotta mo'. This episode is not to be missed! Free 30 Days at CaptainPicks: https://www.winible.com/checkout/1313951477974193021?pid=1313951477986775936&c=KICKOFF30 Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Send questions & concerns to: iamrapaportpodcast@gmail.com Stand Up Comedy Tickets on sale at: MichaelRapaport.com Produced by DBPodcasts.com

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is promising punishing new sanctions against Iran – but will they have an impact? 90,000 residents are being urged to evacuate as a wildfire rages outside of Reno, Nevada. A former NBA player is kicked out of a WNBA game amid a heated debate over transgender athletes. Authorities keep finding human remains in the area around where Nancy Guthrie disappeared. And an 8-year-old girl has died from a rare brain-eating amoeba likely contracted while swimming in Louisiana lake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeremy Zakis, Part One: Zakis discusses the unprecedented 4°C Pacific anomaly—ocean warming not seen in 150 years—its disruption of global trade at the Panama Canal, and the unseasonal heavy rains hitting Sydney rather than a baking heat dome. He explains the science of a wet El Niño: how moisture from the Indian Ocean dipole is driving these downpours, and the meteorological trend showing Australian El Niños shifting wetter over the last century, potentially linked to climate change. Zakis then turns to the looming fire threat—how these heavy rains trigger rapid undergrowth that soon dries out into highly flammable bushfire fuel—and Sydney's strategy of preparing containment lines and fire breaks around inhabited areas. (1)

Stop Prepping for Disasters. Start Prepping for Disruption What if we've been thinking about preparedness the wrong way? Preppers spend a lot of time trying to predict the next disaster—EMP, hurricanes, cyberattacks, economic collapse, pandemics, war, grid failure, or civil unrest. But the truth is, we don't know what's coming next. And maybe we don't need to. In this episode of The Survival and Basic Badass Podcast, we explore a different approach to preparedness: stop preparing for individual disasters and start preparing for the disruptions they create. Most emergencies eventually create the same handful of problems: loss of electricity, water, food, transportation, communication, income, banking, fuel, or access to essential services. Instead of trying to predict the next crisis, what if we built our lives so those disruptions were simply harder to hurt us? We discuss: • Why scenario-based prepping can create blind spots • Preparing for consequences instead of specific disasters • The danger of single points of failure • Why redundancy isn't paranoia—it's good system design • The difference between stockpiling supplies and building sustainable systems • Why skills, finances, relationships, and community belong in preparedness • How modern convenience creates hidden dependencies • Why your most likely “disaster” may be something completely personal • Building preparedness systems that provide value even when nothing goes wrong The goal isn't to predict the apocalypse. The goal is to build a life that's hard to disrupt. Whether you're interested in emergency preparedness, self-reliance, homesteading, off-grid living, survival, financial resilience, or simply becoming less dependent on fragile systems, this episode challenges you to rethink what being prepared actually means.

August 20th, 2026; 4pm: Alicia Menendez, in for Nicolle Wallace, on state officials and election administrators in active conversation with local law enforcement, state attorneys general and legal advisers about how to respond if federal agents attempt to raid a polling site and seize ballots or machines -- breaking the chain of custody for ballots and potentially throwing an election's results into doubt. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and www.youtube.com/thePOZcast For all episodes, please check out www.thePOZcast.com This episode is brought to you by our friends at Dalia. Who's ready for a cold hard fact? Indeed's pricing model -- and all programmatic job advertising -- is based on driving volume. Not outcomes. Job boards get paid on clicks and applies, not hires. Their incentive is to send you more volume. That's what happens with volume-based pricing models. And all that volume creates exactly what you'd expect: mass inefficiency, mountains of unqualified applications, and wasted spend.  Meanwhile, TA teams know their career site is already their best source of quality applicants who get hired. TA teams invest in their career sites and employer brand, but the outdated technology makes it too hard for people to connect and apply.  Dalia fixes that. Millions of job seekers use Dalia every month to seamlessly connect to employer career sites and apply to jobs using their universal candidate profile. No re-entering information over and over. It's like the ShopPay button, but for jobs. It's secure, it integrates directly into your ATS, and it works instantly on any career site.  Employers using Dalia can double their conversion of career site visitors into qualified applicants and hires. Double the hires from traffic you already have. That's how you start cutting your dependence on Indeed. To learn more, please visit: https://www.dalia.co/audit?utm_source=pos   Key Topics: - AI as a leadership challenge, not just a technology - The importance of mindset shift for AI adoption - Reimagining workflows and organizational structures - The role of human-AI collaboration in future work - Strategies for leaders to become AI-forward - The danger of a finite mindset in AI implementation - The concept of shifting from org charts to work charts - The importance of outcome-driven AI strategies - The role of leadership in fostering innovation with AI - Practical steps for organizations to start their AI journey Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Disruption and Leadership 02:18 Career Reflections and Lessons Learned 05:03 The Genesis of the Book on AI Leadership 08:18 AI as a Leadership Challenge 12:44 The Finite vs. Infinite Mindset in Organizations 15:40 Identifying Warning Signs of a Finite Mindset 17:52 The Balance of Speed and Strategy in AI Implementation 20:18 Rewriting the Playbook for AI 23:17 The Evolving Role of Human Capital in an AI World 25:43 AI for Humanity: IKEA's Success Story 26:20 Human-Machine Collaboration: The Future of Work 28:02 Evolving Leadership in the Age of AI 30:41 Practical Steps for AI-Forward Organizations 32:18 Understanding AI's Impact on Jobs and Tasks 34:51 Future-Proofing Organizations: Lessons from the Past 39:02 The Uncomfortable Questions for CEOs 43:03 Optimism in AI: Augmentation and New Possibilities      

Jeffrey Cole is one of the world's leading voices on media, technology, and the digital future. He founded the World Internet Project, the longest-running global study of online behavior, and has spent more than three decades studying how major technological shifts reshape society and business. He also directs the Center for the Digital Future at the USC Annenberg School and has taught more than 35,000 students. In this episode, Jeffrey shares his perspective on why AI could be the most disruptive technology in history, where new opportunities are emerging, and how entrepreneurs and workers can thrive in a rapidly changing economy. On this episode we talk about: Why the internet, COVID, and AI represent an unprecedented period of disruption—and how AI could be the most disruptive technology yet The difference between innovation and true disruption, and how disruption can completely reshape or eliminate entire industries How AI may transform the job market and why careers centered around human connection, creativity, caregiving, and hands-on skills could become increasingly valuable Why the trades and apprenticeship models may be better positioned for the future than traditional four-year college pathways How technology has leveled the playing field for entrepreneurs, making it possible to build businesses and creative projects with dramatically lower costs and overhead Top 3 Takeaways Look for opportunity in disruption. When industries are being transformed, entire new niches and business models emerge. Instead of resisting change, entrepreneurs can look for the opportunities created by it. Develop skills that are difficult to automate. Human connection, caregiving, creativity, and hands-on skills may become increasingly valuable as AI and automation replace more routine jobs. Keep overhead low and surround yourself with smart people. Technology has dramatically reduced the cost of starting businesses and creating products, giving individuals and small teams opportunities that once required massive amounts of capital. Notable Quotes "All of this chaos creates incredible opportunities to find new niches, to really build new businesses." "AI has the potential to be the most disruptive technology of all time." "The best single thing you can do is be around smart people with low overhead." Connect with Jeffrey Cole: Book: Disrupters at the Gate A Word from Our Sponsors: - Go to Leesa.com for 25% OFF select mattresses (through August 23, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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What if Microsoft Defender not only detected attackers - but also fought back? Richard talks to Liz Tesch about Microsoft Defender Automatic Attack Disruption and Predictive Shielding. Liz talks about how attacks are often detected before the payload executes, but by the time humans can respond, far more damage has been done. Automatic Attack Disruption acts immediately on detection to limit the attacker by locking accounts, restricting access on a compromised server, and more. Predictive Shielding goes a step further by limiting attackers' ability to respond to the disruption by turning off GPO changes, disabling safe mode, and otherwise interfering with the typical actions that attackers take once they know they have been detected. Add AI to the mix, and everything gets more complicated. The black hats are using AI to attack, and Microsoft Defender XDR is using it to defend - the race is on! Links Microsoft Defender XDR Automatic Attack Disruption Predictive Shielding Microsoft Sentinel Microsoft Defender for Identity Automatic Attack Disruption EBook Web Scale Graph Mining for Cyber Threat Intelligence Research Paper Local AI Agent Discovery with MDE Threat Hunting in Microsoft Sentinel Microsoft Defender for XDR Preview New Features for MDE Recorded June 29, 2026

The Federal Government moves to strengthen Australia's fuel reserves against future disruptions; Brazil's presidential election campaign begins with Lula seeking another term; and in sport, Auckland confirmed as host of the first men's State of Origin match in New Zealand next year.

Hello, Voices of the Bench community. This is Casey Baldwin with Ivoclar. If you've been curious about fast-firing zirconia to improve efficiency but aren't convinced it can deliver predictable, high-quality results, I'd encourage you to connect with us. Our new IPS emax Zirconia, offers multiple fast-fire protocols designed to help you save valuable production time while maintaining consistent outcomes. Time is money in every lab. Don't wait. Reach out today and discover how IPS emax Zirconia can help streamline your workflow. As full-arch dentistry continues to grow, so do the demands on today's dental laboratories. That's why Knight Dental recently launched SimplyARCH Studio, a dedicated production environment built exclusively for full-arch restorations. To support this specialized workflow, Knight invested in an XTCERA milling system and carefully evaluated multiple CAM software solutions before choosing hyperDENT. The decision came down to exceptional milling quality, minimal hand finishing, and impressive production efficiency. But what truly set hyperDENT apart was the implementation process. From the very beginning, the team provided more than software training—they shared the knowledge and experience needed to build an optimized workflow for complex full-arch cases. With proven expertise in advanced milling strategies and laboratory production, hyperDENT helped ensure SimplyARCH Studio was designed for long-term success from day one. Join us at the Race For the Future 12 to raise money for the Foundation For Dental Laborary Technology. September 27th in Valley View, Texas! https://dentallabfoundation.org/news-events/race-for-the-future/ Shawn Nowak from Nowak Dental Supplies joins Elvis and Barb to talk all things NOLA LabFest October 15-17th, including the welcome addition to the speaker lineup: martial arts instructor and business coach Jude Grayson. After Jude's keynote at last year's LabFest, the response was strong enough to bring him back for another keynote and a breakout session. The conversation starts with the obvious question: what the heck does a karate instructor know about the dental laboratory industry? As Jude explains, quite a bit. Having practiced martial arts since he was five years old and built a career around teaching, competition, entrepreneurship, and business coaching, Jude draws a surprising number of parallels between martial arts and business. He talks about discipline, competition, confidence, risk, and his “five-year-old board break moment”—the idea that sometimes the ability to succeed is already inside us, and the right coach simply helps unlock it. He also explains how those lessons translate into working with business owners and helping them recognize opportunities they may not see themselves. The conversation then turns toward one of the biggest challenges facing dental laboratories today: knowing when it's time to pivot. With technology, AI, 3D printing, changing doctor workflows, and the evolving DSO landscape continuing to reshape the industry, Jude's NOLA LabFest keynote will focus on how business owners can recognize when change is necessary, decide when to act, and understand the risks that come with being an early adopter. He also shares some great perspective on failure, competition, and why making a bad business decision doesn't necessarily mean you've lost—the real loss comes when you stop competing altogether. Shawn also gives us a look at what else is happening at NOLA LabFest, including education on AI, social media marketing, employee culture, DSOs, and other topics affecting dental laboratories right now. And, of course, there's plenty of the NOLA LabFest fun mixed in, from the masquerade party and distillery tour to the return of Family Feud. It's a conversation about business, leadership, taking risks, and finding ways to keep dental laboratories moving forward—and it all starts with a karate instructor walking into a dental show.Special Guests: Jude Grayson and Shawn Nowak.

Brent crude remains in the high $80s as hopes fade for a US–Iran agreement and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz stays severely disrupted. Longer-dated crude prices suggest continued uncertainty, while gasoil futures point to sustained pressure on UK diesel and jet fuel costs. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell financial instruments. This podcast does not constitute a personal recommendation and is not investment advice. Investec

DoubleZero Edge is partnering with Kalshi to deliver Wall Street-grade market data to the world's largest CFTC-regulated prediction market. Co-Founder Austin Federa joins Jennifer Sanasie on Markets Outlook to unpack why professional infrastructure took so long to reach crypto, what the 10/10 flash crash revealed about new finance's weaknesses, and why faster data could level the playing field for every trader, not just the big firms. Plus, in today's Brand New Rails, we meet the ship captain working to bring the $2 trillion commercial shipping industry on-chain. - Timecodes: 00:00 - Austin Federa Joins Markets Outlook 00:43 - DoubleZero x Kalshi: Inside the Announcement 02:30 - Why Wall Street Infrastructure Took So Long to Reach Crypto 04:36 - Brand New Rails: Tokenizing the $2 Trillion Shipping Industry 07:13 - Does Faster Data Hurt Retail Traders? 08:16 - Prediction Markets: More Than a Narrative 10:31 - Access, Disruption, and Federa's 2017 Thesis 12:13 - The Catalyst to Watch 13:11 - New Finance's Biggest Challenge - This episode is brought to you by RealFi, a smarter stablecoin, backed by real-world assets. RealFi is launching August 2026. Join the Testnet now at realfi.co. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi joins Squawk on the Street with new financials after closing a $5 billion funding round at a $190 billion valuation, discussing growth and a possible IPO timeline. Plus, Bullish CEO Tom Farley weighs in on the beaten-down crypto market after the exchange's latest results. And two of the world's largest container shipping companies detail how the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is disrupting global trade and supply chains. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

DoubleZero Edge is partnering with Kalshi to deliver Wall Street-grade market data to the world's largest CFTC-regulated prediction market. Co-Founder Austin Federa joins Jennifer Sanasie on Markets Outlook to unpack why professional infrastructure took so long to reach crypto, what the 10/10 flash crash revealed about new finance's weaknesses, and why faster data could level the playing field for every trader, not just the big firms. Plus, in today's Brand New Rails, we meet the ship captain working to bring the $2 trillion commercial shipping industry on-chain. - Timecodes: 00:00 - Austin Federa Joins Markets Outlook 00:43 - DoubleZero x Kalshi: Inside the Announcement 02:30 - Why Wall Street Infrastructure Took So Long to Reach Crypto 04:36 - Brand New Rails: Tokenizing the $2 Trillion Shipping Industry 07:13 - Does Faster Data Hurt Retail Traders? 08:16 - Prediction Markets: More Than a Narrative 10:31 - Access, Disruption, and Federa's 2017 Thesis 12:13 - The Catalyst to Watch 13:11 - New Finance's Biggest Challenge - This episode is brought to you by RealFi, a smarter stablecoin, backed by real-world assets. RealFi is launching August 2026. Join the Testnet now at realfi.co. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

In this episode of Disruption/Interruption, Lopsii Olgoke, CEO and co-founder of Nezz, explains why high-value B2B settlements still move too slowly and cost too much. He breaks down how escrow yield gets pocketed by third parties instead of the people whose money is sitting idle, and how a 900% spike in deepfake and business email compromise fraud is putting law firms, escrow agents, and title companies at risk. Lopsii Olgoke describes how Nezz built a programmatic settlement layer that lets organizations control multi-party transactions without ever giving up custody of their funds. The conversation covers unexpected early adopters in the middle market, the resistance disruptors face from entrenched players, and why unlocking trapped capital could reshape how the economy itself moves. Key Takeaways: 3:49 — Who is driving disruption in escrow and settlement payments? 8:59 — What is fueling a 900% surge in fraud targeting law firms and title companies? 13:06 – How does [Nezzapp] let organizations control settlements without holding the funds? 25:34 — When did mid-market companies become the fastest-growing adopters? Quote of the Show (06:24):"If you're putting your own money somewhere else, why don't you make some money from it too?" – Lopsii Olagoke Join our Anti-PR newsletter where we’re keeping a watchful and clever eye on PR trends, PR fails, and interesting news in tech so you don't have to. You're welcome. Want PR that actually matters? Get 30 minutes of expert advice in a fast-paced, zero-nonsense session from Karla Jo Helms, a veteran Crisis PR and Anti-PR Strategist who knows how to tell your story in the best possible light and get the exposure you need to disrupt your industry. Click here to book your call: https://info.jotopr.com/free-anti-pr-eval Ways to connect with Lopsii Olagoke:Company LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nezzappCompany Website: nezzapp.com How to get more Disruption/Interruption: Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/eccda84d-4d5b-4c52-ba54-7fd8af3cbe87/disruption-interruption Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disruption-interruption/id1581985755 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6yGSwcSp8J354awJkCmJlD YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=disruption+%2F+interuuptionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast, Microsoft Threat Intelligence Director⁠ Elliot Volkman is joined by Microsoft Principal Threat Intelligence Analyst Crane Hassold to explore how phishing and social engineering attacks are changing beyond email. They discuss the rise of QR code phishing, Microsoft Teams scams, SMS-based attacks, and why attackers continue to follow wherever people communicate. Crane also shares practical security recommendations for organizations and explains how Microsoft's disruption of the Tycoon2FA phishing-as-a-service platform led to a dramatic decline in malicious activity while reshaping the broader phishing landscape.  In this episode you'll learn:      How phishing attacks are evolving beyond email The security basics every organization should prioritize How attackers are exploiting Microsoft Teams and SMS Some questions we ask:     What are you seeing in today's social engineering and phishing landscape? How impactful was the Tycoon 2FA disruption? Has Tycoon activity shifted elsewhere after the disruption? Resources:  View Elliot Volkman on LinkedIn  View Crane Hassold on LinkedIn  Related Microsoft Podcasts: Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson The BlueHat Podcast Uncovering Hidden Risks     Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts  Get the latest threat intelligence insights and guidance at Microsoft Security Insider The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast is produced by Microsoft, Hangar Studios and distributed as part of N2K media network.

When facing public disruption or heckling, speakers should first anticipate criticism and acknowledge that some protests may be legitimate expressions of free speech. It is essential to maintain a calm demeanor and attempt to address fair points before a situation escalates. However, once an individual's behaviour becomes uncivil or spoils the experience for the rest of the audience, the speaker should rely on venue security rather than engaging physically or personally. If the disruption continues, I would always advise a speaker to temporarily exit the stage to diminish the impact of any viral filming and protect their professional image. This strategic withdrawal ensures the speaker does not appear vulnerable or weak while the audience's safety and order are restored. Ultimately, these principles of preparation and boundaries apply to both high-profile public appearances and smaller professional meetings.    

On this episode of Hiring Excellence, Johnny sits down with Judith Rudge, VP of Talent Acquisition at Optimum, to talk about disruption in telecom and talent acquisition, and a surprising source of insight into it: the 26 chickens she raises at home. Judith shares how watching her flock reshaped her thinking on onboarding new hires, rotating leaders before they stagnate, and why people who don't fit the mold can be a team's best investment.Leadership lessons from the Coop - Download here!

There's a lot to unpack about the risk of a historic global oil supply shock amid the U.S. war with Iran. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and other regions continues to drive fuel hoarding, panic buying and a marked rise in costs. Meanwhile, significant hurdles continue to impede efforts to transition to more green energy. Antonia Juhasz is an investigative journalist specializing in energy, author and politics reporter for Rolling Stone. She joins WITHpod to discuss the impact the war in Iran is having on oil, why she says fossil fuels are being used as weapons of war and more. Note that this episode was originally released on 4/7/26.  Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. You'll also get exclusive bonus content from this and other shows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Amazon keeps raising the bar. Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc open with the retailer's blockbuster quarter: massive gains in AWS and advertising, staggering AI capex, and retail revenue up 16% year over year, up from 12% last year. Third-party sellers now drive more than 60% of the business, and Citi pegs underlying GMV growth near 10%, roughly double the industry average. Amazon's B2B division alone now tops $60 billion, bigger than all but eleven U.S. retailers. Then the hosts dig into the agentic commerce numbers Amazon disclosed as Rufus folds into Alexa shopping, why sample bias demands caution here, and how grocery momentum is turning Amazon into a mega market-share threat.  Then: Shopify's revenue up 32%, and the tale-of-two-cities reality that a handful of giants now drive nearly all e-commerce growth. A mid-year check on Steve's Prediction #8 — luxury's future won't be evenly distributed. LVMH, Kering, and Capri lag on China softness and war induced Gulf weakness, while Hermès, Ralph Lauren, Richemont, and Zegna keep delivering outsized results. Live from the CommerceNext Growth Show: Kartik Hosanagar. He's Wharton's John C. Hower Professor of Technology and Digital Business, author of A Human's Guide to Machine Intelligence, and co-founder of Bliss Labs. His argument: the biggest shift in retail isn't a new technology or channel. It's a new customer. Treating AI as another distribution channel is the same mistake movie studios made with Netflix. There's no marketing science for AI yet. $9.99 pricing, scarcity, social proof — a model may not respond to any of it. Kartik walks through the Ridge wallet case: invisible in ChatGPT's "gifts for men" results, then the default recommendation within three weeks, complete with a hallucinated promotion. Every retailer faces the same fork: efficiency or meaning. The middle is the most dangerous place to stand. Kartik also details the simulation sandboxes that let brands test counterfactuals in a day instead of eight weeks, why you can't just ask an LLM why it picked a brand, and the three attitudes retailers need now: curious, experimental, collaborative Back in studio: Wayfair's encouraging quarter and Steve's change of heart, Warby Parker's mixed report as store count passes 400, tariff rebates ($100 billion of $160 billion already repaid, more tariffs looming), and whether live selling has hit its tipping point with QVC out of bankruptcy and Whatnot valued at $20 billion. About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling author of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail, The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast. He has been recognized by the NRF as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2026 and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.

In this episode, Mark G. Moseley, MD, MHA, President, USF Tampa General Physicians; Executive Vice President, Tampa General Hospital, discusses navigating healthcare disruption through strong culture, focused leadership and simplifying the patient experience. He shares how Tampa General is approaching growth, access to care, technology and the future of academic medicine.

AI, Change, and Opportunity: How to Adapt Without Doing It AloneDavid discusses how constant change in the world creates new opportunities, even when it feels scary and demands adaptation. He notes that every day brings new businesses, books, apps, and tools, and that technological advancement often drives deflation-making once-expensive products smaller, cheaper, and more powerful-while also disrupting older industries. He frames AI as an accelerating force that will change jobs and behaviors, but emphasizes that focusing only on disruption misses the expanding set of new doors opening through innovation, culture, and improved tools. He highlights the interdependent nature of the economy-companies exist because someone started them and because customer demand evolves-and concludes that while change isn't entirely on your shoulders to create, benefiting from it requires choosing to participate.00:00 Welcome and Big Change00:23 Daily World Shifts00:54 Riding the River01:49 Tech Gets Cheaper02:36 Disruption and AI Fears03:09 New Doors Opening03:44 Interdependent Economy04:23 Your Role to Participate#AI #ChangeManagement #Entrepreneurship

Andrea Hippeau is Head of Portfolio Management at Lerer Hippeau, an early stage venture firm based in New York. She has been at the firm for twelve years and recently moved into this role from Partner, shifting her focus from sourcing new deals to supporting the existing portfolio at scale. Lerer Hippeau invests at pre-seed and seed, leads rounds, and writes checks between one and four million dollars.This is Andrea's second appearance on VC10X, and a lot has changed since the last one.We get into what Series A investors are actually screening for now (hint: it isn't revenue), why AI efficiency is pushing some companies to raise more instead of less, the founder trait Andrea says has quietly overtaken sales, why Lerer Hippeau runs 70 to 75 percent enterprise despite its consumer reputation, and what twelve years of investing taught her about patience.⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comWe talk about:- What Series A investors actually screen for now, and why an exceptional team can raise with no revenue- The efficiency paradox: AI lets you do more with less, so why are companies raising more?- Why Lerer Hippeau runs 70 to 75 percent enterprise despite its consumer reputation- Storytelling replacing sales as the founder trait that predicts everything else- Why a Partner deliberately stopped chasing deals after twelve yearsConnect with Andrea:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-hippeau-64658227/Lerer Hippeau: https://www.lererhippeau.com/Connect with Prashant Choubey:LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabSubscribe to VC10X newsletter - https://vc10x.beehiiv.comSubscribe on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@VC10XSubscribe on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vc10x-investing-venture-capital-asset-management-private/id1632806986Subscribe on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7F7KEhXNhTx1bKTBFgzv3k?si=WgQ4ozMiQJ-6nowj6wBgqQVC10X website - https://vc10x.comTimestamps:(00:00) - Teaser: The Changing Landscape of Venture Capital(01:58) - The Evolving Bar for a Series A Investment(04:36) - How AI is Redefining Compounding Growth in Startups(06:02) - Lerer Hippeau's Investment Focus: From Consumer to Enterprise(08:05) - Why AI Makes Consumer Brands a More Exciting Investment(10:03) - The Double-Edged Sword of AI on Startup Funding Needs(12:29) - The Impact of AI on Paid Advertising and Customer Acquisition(15:51) - Balancing Portfolio Support and Sourcing New Deals in a New Role(18:05) - Using AI to Manage Portfolio Data at Scale(20:30) - The Shifting Profile of a Modern Founder(21:58) - Sourcing Growth Capital for Consumer Brands Today(25:06) - The Dangers of the Venture Capital Hype Cycle(27:07) - What Founders Need the Most Help With (But Don't Always Ask)(30:36) - Why Storytelling Has Replaced Sales as the Most Important Founder Trait(32:18) - What Makes a Compelling Founder Story?(34:30) - Startups vs. Incumbents: The Battle for the Workflow Layer(36:43) - Regulated Sectors Ripe for Disruption(39:21) - Evolving the Investment Decision Process in the Age of AI(43:13) - Are Big Tech's AI Investments Boosting Startup Productivity?(46:27) - How a Decade in VC Shapes Investment Instincts(49:45) - Strategies for Seed Investing: Go Early, Be Contrarian, or Be Flexible(52:12) - Rapid Fire Round

Stacey Hanke returns to the show to reveal why eye connection is the only delivery skill that conveys trust—and how leaders can maintain their authentic human edge in an era of AI-generated noise.In this episode, communication expert and author Stacey Hanke joins Cam and Otis to break down the mechanics of influence. From the "ripple effect" of connecting with large audiences to the critical distinction between being well-liked and having executive presence, Stacey explains why the most common-sense communication habits are often the least practiced. Whether you're pitching a new client or leading a boardroom, this conversation provides the tactical steps to ensure your message actually lands.In this episode, you'll discover:• The "No Eyes, No Talk" Rule – Why eye connection is the foundation of trust and how to adapt your delivery to your listener's needs (03:30) • Social vs. Executive Presence – Why being the "funny one" in the room isn't enough and how to elevate your communication for the C-suite (16:19) • The Feedback Gap – Why leaders are often the last to know the truth and how to move past "good job" to find real growth (14:24) • AI as a Partner, Not an Identity – How to leverage technology for efficiency without losing the authentic voice that your clients trust (26:48) • Mindful Listening vs. The "One-Upper" – A powerful technique to stop thinking about what to say next and start truly hearing your team (38:28) • Sitting in the Messiness – Why new leadership habits feel awkward at first and why you must push through the discomfort to reach a new level (47:05)About Stacey Hanke: Stacey Hanke is the Founder and CEO of Stacey Hanke Inc. and the author of Influence Elevated. She has trained thousands of leaders at organizations like Microsoft, Nationwide, and General Mills to communicate with confidence and authenticity.Are you talking to eyes or just making noise? Hit play to learn the tactical steps to elevate your influence and lead with authentic presence.Chapters with Timestamps and Descriptions00:00 — Intro & The Eye Connection Dilemma• Cam and Otis discuss the struggle of looking at the camera vs. the screen. • Stacey introduces the core rule: "Only speak when you see eyes." • Why eye connection is the only delivery skill that conveys trust.05:39 — The Ripple Effect: Connecting with Any Audience• How to have one-on-one conversations with a room of 100+ people. • Using pauses to decide where your eyes land next to maintain attention. • Why your nonverbal behavior must adapt to what works for the listener.13:51 — The Feedback Gap and Executive Presence• Why leaders stop receiving honest feedback as they move up the ladder. • The difference between being well-liked (social presence) and being influential (executive presence). • How to handle the transition from a "doer" to an executive leader.22:38 — AI and the Disruption of Human Connection• How technology like texting and AI is eroding traditional social cues. • Using AI as a partner for efficiency while remaining the "final edit." • Why your reputation depends on your authentic voice, not a script.31:15 — The Art of the Pitch: Tapping into the "Why"• Why traditional elevator pitches are becoming "noise" in a crowded market. • Focusing on the problem you solve rather than your title or company. • Using "storytelling by subtraction" to increase the clarity and impact of your message.36:33 — Mindful Listening and Networking Techniques• Moving beyond the "What do you do?" question to build genuine empathy. • The "One-Upper" trap and how to practice mindful listening for keywords. • Using open-ended questions to let others feed you what you need to say.45:19 — Sitting in the Messiness of Growth• Why new communication habits feel awkward and "wrong" at first. • The importance of muscle memory and sitting in the discomfort of change. • Taking baby steps in day-to-day interactions to build long-term influence.48:43 — Vulnerability and Recording Yourself• Why recording and watching yourself is the fastest step toward improvement. • The courage required to be vulnerable in your own leadership development. • Final thoughts on consistency and where to find Stacey's resources.Connect with Stacey Hanke:https://www.staceyhankeinc.com/keynote-speakingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyhanke/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StaceyHankeIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/staceyhankeinc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/staceyhankeWebsite: https://staceyhankeinc.com/#10xYourTeam #CommunicationSkills #Influence #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutivePresence #LeadershipCommunication #EffectiveCommunication #SelfAwareness #ProfessionalDevelopment #BusinessCommunication

James Marino, Peter Filichia, and Michael Portantiere review Disruption @ Signature Center, Maltby & Shire’s: Closer Than Ever @ Centenary Stage Company, and Hadestown (movie). We also discuss Shuffle Along Reunion Concert to Play Lincoln Center, David Hyde Pierce, Danielle Brooks, Ayo Edebiri, Jin Ha Will Star in Encores! Charlie read more

Kim Bohr is CEO at SparkEffect, where she helps executive teams navigate disruption, organizational change, and emerging technology without sacrificing trust.With more than 25 years of cross-functional leadership experience, Kim advises leaders on aligning business strategy with human-centered practices that strengthen performance and relationships. Her work includes the SparkEffect Trust Elasticity™ framework, designed to help organizations evaluate and strengthen trust during periods of change.Kim is also a board advisor, adjunct lecturer, speaker, host of the Courage to Advance podcast, and author of Successes, Failures & Lessons Learned.SHOW SUMMARYWhat if every interaction with a buyer is either building trust or quietly eroding it?In this episode of Selling from the Heart, Larry Levine and Darrell Amy welcome Kim Bohr to explore what it takes to build and protect trust in a world shaped by AI, disruption, informed buyers, and constant change.Kim explains why authentic selling begins with genuinely believing that what you offer will improve the customer's work or life. She shares how trust is created through consistent patterns, honest communication, and actions that demonstrate you truly have the customer's best interests at heart.The conversation also explores the changing role of sales professionals. Buyers may have more information than ever, but they still need someone who can provide context, ask thoughtful questions, connect the dots, and understand the realities behind their decisions. Kim challenges sellers to use AI to eliminate repetitive work—not replace critical thinking, curiosity, vulnerability, or human connection.KEY TAKEAWAYSServe before you sell. Believe in the value you bring before asking someone to buy.Trust is built through consistent patterns between what you say and what customers experience.Admitting when you don't know something can build more trust than pretending you do.Buyers may have information, but they still need sales professionals who can provide context and connect the dots.AI should support critical thinking and human connection—not replace them.Reinvest time saved through automation into research, better conversations, and stronger relationships.Understand the entire buying team, not just the person signing the agreement.Trust can be measured and should be treated as a meaningful business KPI.HIGHLIGHT QUOTESDo I genuinely believe that whatever I'm offering is going to help this person's work and life get easier?Every single interaction we have, whether it's human to human or from a digital lens, trust is either being built or eroded.Our job is to help them see what they may not be able to connect the dots on.Just because I know they can use what I have doesn't mean I understand the problem.Trust can be measured, and it is as important as any other KPI you are tracking.ADDITIONAL RESOURCESExplore the secrets of heart-centered leadership and thriving workplace cultures with Culture from the Heart Podcast! Nominate a visionary CEO at www.culturefromtheheart.com!Listen to Larry Levine's Bestselling Book: Selling in a Post-Trust World! Now available on Audible! Transform your sales approach with insights that matter.  Subscribe to The Selling from the Heart Podcast Youtube Channel! Stay updated with the latest episodes and leadership tips: Selling from the Heart YouTubeGet Your Daily Dose of Inspiration:Click Here for Your Daily Dose

Chandler Bolt dropped out of college with a C in English, ADHD, and about three months of runway in the bank. He borrowed his parents' retirement savings to buy out his business partner at Self Publishing School, then paid every dollar back in 11 months. Over the last 12 years, his company has helped publish more than 7,000 books. In this episode, Chandler gets honest about what it means to lead through a genuinely hard season: flat growth years, SEO traffic down 70%, and an industry being disrupted by AI hype that he thinks is badly outpacing AI capability. He shares the framework he calls the "wartime CEO," why he still drives the same Nissan Altima from high school (250,000 miles and counting), and what Self Publishing School does completely differently from everyone else in the space.

Forty years. Sixty countries. Thousands of entrepreneurs. After all of it, Mike Nichols of EY keeps coming back to the same word when he thinks about the best stories he has ever seen. In this episode, Patti and Mike unpack what disruption really means, how family businesses are redefining succession, and why the best entrepreneurial stories often start with someone who had nothing but an idea and the nerve to act on it.

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Great news in this episode! As adults, we get to create the identity we want to have! Yep – like so many other things in life, it is, in fact, easier said than done. However, I find the opportunity so very refreshing and exciting and am forever working on behaving more in line with the person I want to be… to live the identity I have chosen for myself! You have this opportunity… and dare I say responsibility… to create and live the identity YOU want for your life, too! Listen and pick up some tips on how to go about doing so!The Weight Loss Winformation Podcast gives you essential psychological information to help you lose weight and more importantly, to help keep you at a healthy weight for your body! No matter how you are working to lose weight and no matter how much weight you want to lose, Weight Loss Winformation will keep you moving in a positive direction. Let's get started because well… Why Weight? (get it? Pun intended… )?Resources:·      BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com·      Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com·      BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare·      BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare·      Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy   https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people·      Instagram: @ (Caleshia Haynes)·      Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)·      Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)·      Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)·      ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)·      Rob DiMedio: https://www.busybariatrics.com/·      Dr. Joan Brugman: drjbrugman@outlook.com·      Identity Gain After Disruption by Ryan C. Warner Ph.D. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/leadership-diversity-and-wellness/202605/identity-gain-after-disruption·      The Identity Crisis So Many of Us Face by Aigerim Alpysbekova MPH, PhD https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/trauma-growth-and-the-search-for-meaning/202512/who-am-i-the-quiet-identity-crisis-almost·      Gash, A. (2026). Don't bounce back, rebuild forward: How to reclaim your power when life breaks the script. Niche Press

SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 92 The monster that's been let out of its cage Astronomers have for the first time discovered a monstrous supermassive black hole wandering unseen near the edge of a galaxy. Counting down to next week's solar eclipse Spain, Portugal, Iceland, Greenland Russia and the arctic are about to experience a total solar eclipse as the Moon's shadow sweeps across the surface of the Earth. The Swift Space Telescope rescue mission suffers a major setback NASA's Link mission to save the Swift Space Telescope has suffered a few problems with a sudden loss of attitude control putting the spacecraft into an uncontrollable spin. The Science Report Former Biden administration chief health advisor Anthony Fauci pleads the fifth on everything. Antimicrobial resistance in children on the rise globally. The footprints of an ancient civilisation discovered in the Amazon. Discovery of fossils of a giant mosasaur eating an ichthyosaur that ate a pterosaur. Skeptics guide to the 2026 Bent Spoon Awards. This Week's Guests NASA WB-57 pilot Tom Parent NASA WB-57 Sensor Equipment Operator Cary Klemm Nation Wide Eclipse Ballooning Project Principal Investigator Dr Angela Des Jardins from Montana State University. Juno Principal Investigator Scott Bolton Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio Texas Juno Launch Director Omar Baez NASA Juno Mission Manager John Calvert NASA   Our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics And Senior science writer and Sky and Telescope magazine contributor Jonathan Nally  

This is The Zone of Disruption! This is the I AM RAPAPORT: STEREO PODCAST! His name is Michael Rapaport aka The Gringo Mandingo aka  aka The People's Pickle aka The Jewish Brad Pitt aka Captain Colitis aka The Disruptive Warrior aka Mayor Rapaport 2029 and he is here to discuss: The inconsistency of the podcast Being halfway through 2026 Fantasy Football top pick choices Fake Paul says he can play in the NFL Philadelphia 76ers cohesion Sophie Cunningham needs Michelle Rapaport Zohran Mamdani not welcome at NYC 9/11 ceremonies & a whole lotta mo'. This episode is not to be missed! CaptainPicks To Win In Sports Betting: https://www.winible.com/checkout/1357777109057032537?store_url=/captainpicks&c=kickoff Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Send questions & concerns to: iamrapaportpodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to Rapaport's Reality Feeds: iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/867-rapaports-reality-with-keb-171162927/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rapaports-reality-with-kebe-michael-rapaport/id1744160673 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3a9ArixCtWRhfpfo1Tz7MR Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/rapaports-reality-with-kebe-michael-rapaport/PC:1001087456 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a776919e-ad8c-4b4b-90c6-f28e41fe1d40/rapaports-reality-with-kebe-michael-rapaport

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What happens when the voice that supports both your livelihood and your deepest passion suddenly disappears?In this soulful conversation, Gregory joins Tobi to explore how disruption can become a catalyst for transformation, higher performance, and more meaningful leadership. He explains why change is an unavoidable part of life, how our inputs influence our outcomes, and why technical expertise alone is not enough to build a successful career.Gregory also shares practical insights for anyone who feels disengaged, trapped in an unfulfilling job or uncertain about what to do next. Instead of waiting for circumstances to change, he encourages us to examine the beliefs, habits, relationships, and information shaping our daily decisions.True leadership, Gregory reminds us, begins long before we receive a title. It begins with the ability to lead ourselves.Episode Chapters00:00 – Gregory Offner's journey through vocal cord surgeries02:13 – Losing his voice, identity and self-awareness03:36 – How disruption creates new standards05:50 – Understanding disruption: change, sustain and reset07:44 – Accepting change as part of performance and life09:10 – Investing in personal growth beyond financial success11:07 – Creating a culture of growth through leadership12:20 – Why organisations must continuously develop their people14:08 – Tactical skills versus technical skills15:57 – The seven keys of successful performance16:22 – Changing your inputs to transform your outcomes18:05 – Immediate ways to improve your performance at work19:36 – Creating meaning, belonging and safety at work20:44 – Managing disruption in life and business22:12 – The importance of assuming positive intent25:02 – Changing your perspective when you feel stuck27:54 – Using your time to create greater growth and impact29:50 – Sharing your story, vulnerability and healing32:14 – Why meaningful leadership begins with self-leadership33:37 – Turning adversity into an opportunityAbout Gregory OffnerGregory Offner is an award-winning keynote speaker, musician, author and professional-performance expert. Before becoming a global speaker, he spent 15 years leading sales and marketing initiatives while also performing as a duelling pianist.After a vocal cord injury threatened both careers and resulted in 15 surgical procedures, Gregory transformed his experience into a new mission: helping individuals and organisations improve performance, navigate disruption and create more engaging experiences at work.His work helps leaders attract, engage and retain exceptional people while creating workplace cultures in which employees can perform well without sacrificing fulfilment.Connect with Gregory OffnerWebsite: https://gregoryoffner.comWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/O5sJwHd-h78 Continue the ConversationWhat disruption in your life may be inviting you to create a new standard?Share this episode with someone who is navigating change, questioning their career or learning how to lead themselves through uncertainty.Subscribe to Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations for more honest and transformational conversations about purpose, leadership, healing, spirituality and personal growth.Please leave a rating or review on your preferred podcast platform. Your support helps more people discover these conversations.Try Aletheia today: https://aletheia.mirrortalkpodcast.com Ask what is on your heart. Mirror Talk will reflect back what may help you see more clearly. Try it here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/ask-mirror-talk/Stay connected: https://lnkfi.re/mirrortalkCould you support us by becoming a Patreon? Please consider subscribing to one or more of our offerings at http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk All proceeds will help enhance the quality of our work and outreach, enabling us to serve you better.

What does it take to turn a childhood tradition into a platform with 1.5 billion views, without losing what made it real in the first place? In this episode of Winners Find A Way, Coach Trent M. Clark sits down with Michael and Matthew Gardiner, known as the Gardiner Brothers, five-time World Champion Irish dancers, global content creators, keynote speakers, and performers. Michael and Matthew were born in Denver to Irish parents and raised in Galway, Ireland, where their parents put them into Irish dancing to keep their culture alive. That decision became a full career: the brothers went on to become principal dancers with Riverdance, touring the world as lead performers. When the pandemic shut down live shows, they made a choice that changed everything. They started filming themselves dancing to unexpected music, from Michael Jackson to Eminem, and posted it online. That decision grew into a platform with over 9 million followers and 1.5 billion views, and eventually into their touring production, Unleashed, and a keynote and speaking business built around innovation and creativity. What stands out in this conversation is the system behind the art. Michael and Matthew break down their framework, "acting on beat, thinking offbeat": onbeat is your structure (your product, your goals, your process), and offbeat is the creative edge that turns good into great. Both brothers also hold degrees, Michael in architecture and Matthew in civil engineering, and they explain how that technical training shaped the systems now running their business. The conversation also moves into a topic every leader needs to think about right now: discernment, and why real, in-person experience is becoming more valuable as AI reshapes what audiences see online. This episode is a reminder that winners are not people who never face setbacks. Winners are the ones who learn, adjust, lead, and find a way. In This Episode, We Discuss: How a pandemic pause turned into a platform with 9+ million followers and 1.5 billion views The "acting on beat, thinking offbeat" system for building innovation into any business How Michael's architecture degree and Matthew's civil engineering degree shaped the systems behind Gardiner Brothers What it means to be a disruptor by combining things that "don't make sense" together Why discernment and real, in-person experience matter more as AI content grows Growing up as children of Irish immigrants in Denver, and what community and culture taught them about connection Key Takeaways ✨ Systems and creativity have to work together Michael and Matthew's "onbeat, offbeat" framework shows that structure alone will not make you innovative, and creativity alone will not scale. You need both, working in relationship with each other. ✨ Your background is never wasted An architecture degree and a civil engineering degree do not sound like tools for building a global content business. But Michael and Matthew show how that training gave them the systems thinking behind everything they do now. ✨ Discernment is a leadership skill, not just a talent As AI blurs the line between real and fake, knowing the difference between quality and mediocrity, or truth and noise, is becoming one of the most valuable things a leader can teach their team. ✨ Disruption comes from combining what doesn't seem to fit Irish dance and Smooth Criminal should not work together. That is exactly why it did. Innovation often starts by putting two things next to each other that nobody expected. Resources Mentioned Leading Winning Teams by Trent M. Clark: https://leadingwinningteams.trent-clark.com/bookrecording79 Connect with Michael & Matthew Gardiner Website: https://www.gardinerbrothers.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gardinerbrothers/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gardinerbrothers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gardinerbrothers/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gardinerbrothers LinkedIn (Matthew): https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-gardiner-gardiner-brothers-6b2320296/ LinkedIn (Michael): https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gardiner-gardiner-brothers-54897b1ba/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/gardiner-brothers Connect with Trent M. Clark Trent M. Clark is the CEO of Leadershipity, President of EOS Michigan, global speaker, former Major League Baseball coach, and author of Leading Winning Teams. Website: https://www.trentmclark.com/ Leadershipity: https://www.leadershipity.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Leadershipity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trentmclark/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrentMClark Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trentmclark/ Book: Leading Winning Teams — https://leadingwinningteams.trent-clark.com/bookrecording79 Listen & Subscribe Listen to Winners Find A Way every week on YouTube and all major podcast platforms for conversations with leaders, athletes, entrepreneurs, and high performers who know what it means to overcome adversity and keep finding a way.  

Dr. Mariana Byndloss is Assistant Professor of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Research in Mariana's lab investigates how the bacteria that live inside our gut can affect our health. She is interested in how things like diet, antibiotics, or infection may change how our body behaves. This, in turn, can change how the bacteria in our gut behave and lead to disease. Outside of science, Mariana loves animals, and she spends a lot of her free time with her dog and new puppy. They are both German Shorthair Pointers, and she trains them to hunt and to participate in American Kennel Club competitions. Mariana also enjoys quality time with her husband and son, listening to live music, and exploring all the great restaurants in Nashville. Mariana earned her DVM, MSc in veterinary pathology, and PhD in veterinary pathology from the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG) in Brazil. She was awarded the Brazilian National Prize for best PhD thesis in Veterinary Medicine. Afterwards, Mariana conducted postdoctoral research at the University of California, Davis before joining the faculty at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. In our interview, Mariana will tell us more about her life and science.

This is The Zone of Disruption! This is the I AM RAPAPORT: STEREO PODCAST! His name is Michael Rapaport aka The Gringo Mandingo aka  aka The People's Pickle aka The Jewish Brad Pitt aka Captain Colitis aka The Disruptive Warrior aka Mayor Rapaport 2029 and he is here to discuss: So much smoke in the air on the East Coast Champion New York Knicks honored at The ESPYs Fantasy Football season approaching I Play Rocky Trailer excitement & what Rocky means to me Reality TV being a great escape The State of NYC Under a Smiling Monster & a whole lotta mo'. This episode is not to be missed! CaptainPicks To Win In Sports Betting: https://www.winible.com/checkout/1357777109057032537?store_url=/captainpicks&c=kickoff Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Send questions & concerns to: iamrapaportpodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to Rapaport's Reality Feeds: iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/867-rapaports-reality-with-keb-171162927/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rapaports-reality-with-kebe-michael-rapaport/id1744160673 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3a9ArixCtWRhfpfo1Tz7MR Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/rapaports-reality-with-kebe-michael-rapaport/PC:1001087456 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a776919e-ad8c-4b4b-90c6-f28e41fe1d40/rapaports-reality-with-kebe-michael-rapaport Stand Up Comedy Tickets on sale at: MichaelRapaport

Houthis in Yemen are seeking to broaden the impact of the US-Iran war with a blockade of Red Sea ports. The Tehran-backed group warned it would impose an "embargo" on the top oil exporter Saudi Arabia, after the two sides traded fire for the first time in years. Disruption to maritime traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb could further compound the turmoil caused by the confrontation between the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.Also: Donald Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. Italy's struggle with childhood obesity. How 3D-printed batteries could change the ability to store renewable energy from solar and wind. What will the UK's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham's foreign policy look like? The social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate appear in court in the US in connection with new British rape and sex-trafficking-related charges. And how fitness trackers can alert women that they are pregnant before they know it themselves.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk Photo: Aramco tanks and oil pipe at Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura oil refinery and oil terminal in Saudi Arabia Credit: REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah/File Photo

This is The Zone of Disruption! This is the I AM RAPAPORT: STEREO PODCAST! His name is Michael Rapaport aka The Gringo Mandingo aka  aka The People's Pickle aka The Jewish Brad Pitt aka Captain Colitis aka The Disruptive Warrior aka Mayor Rapaport 2029 and he is here to discuss: So much smoke in the air on the East CoastChampion New York Knicks honored at The ESPYsFantasy Football season approaching I Play Rocky Trailer excitement & what Rocky means to meReality TV being a great escape The State of NYC Under a Smiling Monster & a whole lotta mo'. This episode is not to be missed!CaptainPicks To Win In Sports Betting: https://www.winible.com/checkout/1357777109057032537?store_url=/captainpicks&c=kickoffRate & Review on Apple Podcasts or SpotifySend questions & concerns to: iamrapaportpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to Rapaport's Reality Feeds: iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/867-rapaports-reality-with-keb-171162927/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rapaports-reality-with-kebe-michael-rapaport/id1744160673Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3a9ArixCtWRhfpfo1Tz7M (https://open.spotify.com/show/3a9ArixCtWRhfpfo1Tz7MR)