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John Chambers led Cisco through the rise of the internet—transforming it into the world's most valuable company at its peak.On this week's Grit, the former Cisco CEO unpacks how he scaled the business from $70M to $50B+, pioneered M&A as a growth strategy with 180 acquisitions, and built what many called the best sales force in tech.Now leading his own venture firm, Chambers shares how he's backing the next generation of AI-native startups.Guest: John T. Chambers, Former Cisco Executive Chairman & CEO, JC2 Ventures Founder & CEOChapters: 00:00 Trailer00:45 Introduction01:45 Track record, relationships, trust13:21 Acquisitions every year17:32 Product-focused24:40 Family, dyslexia, and without shame30:46 Wang Laboratories35:59 Ready being CEO40:17 Reinventing your business50:08 Numbers don't lie54:09 Sales calls and making mistakes56:20 Adapting leadership style1:06:32 Best leadership year ever1:13:35 A busy, exhausting schedule1:22:07 Candid with me1:25:21 What “grit” means to John1:26:43 OutroMentioned in this episode: John Doerr, OpenAI, Wang Laboratories, IBM, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Apple Inc., Meta Platforms, FMC Corporation, DuPont de Nemours, Inc., John Mortgage, Don Valentine, Sequoia Capital, Alcatel Mobile, Lucent Technologies, Inc., Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T Inc., Rick Justice, Pankage Patel, Larry Carter, CNBC, Jim Cramer, George Kurtz, CrowdStrike, Randy Pond, Rebecca Jacoby, Mel SelcherLinks:Connect with JohnXLinkedInConnect with JoubinXLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.comLearn more about Kleiner Perkins

Charles Robert "Bobby" Steele had not had the best childhood. He got into a serious accident when he was 13 and became addicted to drugs not long after. But he was finally trying to turn his life around when he went to stay with his sister in Claymont, Delaware. Until April 11, 2014, he left to run a few errands, made a strange phone call to his sister and was never seen again.Benjamin Archer grew up in New Jersey and traveled out West for years. He got into a bad car accident and wanted to go live with his mother in Delaware City, Delaware. On March 2nd, 2016, Ben walked to nearby DuPont park in just a t-shirt and pants. Shivering, his family found him by a lake talking to himself. While they couldn't convince him to come home, they left some warmer clothes for him by the lake. When they returned to check on him, Ben had vanished and was never seen or heard from again.Show Notes:https://www.audible.com/podcast/Charles-Robert-Bobby-Steele/B0CSWH593Hhttps://www.audible.com/podcast/Episode-234-Benjamin-Morse-Archer-Vision-Quest/B08TGK9HH3

FROM THE VAULT | Today, we dive into one of France's most haunting true crime mysteries: the Dupont de Ligonnès murders, also known as the Nantes murders. In April 2011, five members of the Dupont de Ligonnès family were found buried beneath the patio of their home, sparking a nationwide manhunt and leaving the world gripped by unanswered questions. At the center of the case is Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès — husband, father, and the prime suspect — who vanished without a trace.

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron HillComing up, Munster are gearing up for what will be a decisive night in the URC.Leinster name their team for tomorrow's clash with defending URC champions Glasgow,And Antoine Dupont has taken an ownership stake in a Major League Rugby side.Rugby on Off The Ball, with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Dupont le matin du 16 mai 2025 - 8h-9hVoir https://www.cogecomedia.com/vie-privee pour notre politique de vie privée

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - On this episode, Matt and Pat welcome Drew Newman to the show for his first full-length interview and to talk to him about some of the great projects the company has been working on as well as how the family business continues to evolve with his involvement. Tune in now! Visit www.smokintabacco.com for more news, reviews and updates from the industry! Visit 2GuysCigars.com for the best selection of in the industry! Accessories provided by S.T. Dupont - Shake Up the Legacy with S.T. Dupont! Perdomo Cigars: Quality, Tradition, and Excellence! Smoke through the rainbow with the Micallef Color Series featuring Black, Blue, Red, and Purple!

Dupont le matin du 15 mai 2025 - 7h-8hVoir https://www.cogecomedia.com/vie-privee pour notre politique de vie privée

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 Qui était cette Marie Henry, propriétaire de la buvette du Pouldu où séjournèrent, en 1890 Paul Gauguin et ses amis peintres ?   Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Gérard Jugnot tourne en ce moment "Mauvaise Pioche", une comédie noire inspirée d'un des volets de la ténébreuse affaire Dupont de Ligonnès. Stéphane Boudsocq a pu se rendre en exclusivité sur le tournage en région Paca. Juliette Armanet tient, elle, le premier rôle du film "Partir un jour" qui ouvrira le 78e Festival de Cannes mardi 13 mai. Franck Thilliez, un des maîtres du polar, est de retour en librairie avec un roman très réussi : "À retardement" est le coup de cœur d'Antoine Leiris.   L'édito télé d'Isabelle Morini-Bosc : Chantal Ladesou est partout. Côté musique, Jean-Louis Aubert sera à l'affiche de 17 Festivals cet été. Ecoutez Laissez-vous tenter avec Le Service Culture du 11 mai 2025.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Join hosts Tom Simmons and Matthew Wallace as we talk to Jonathan Thorn, Technical Director and PFAS Practice Leader, at Eurofins, as debunk the biggest myths and misconceptions around PFAS from the perspective of the lab.Jonathan Thorn has worked in the field of environmental analytical chemistry for over 28 years. For the last eight years, his primary focus has been the analysis of PFAS in environmental samples, focusing on development and implementation of analytical methods in difficult matrices, including ground water, wastewater, landfill leachate, sediment, soil, biosolids, environmental tissues, agricultural products, and animal blood. Listen to learn more and subscribe to The Pulse for all the details.

Michel Kubler, prêtre assomptionniste et observateur avisé de la vie ecclésiale était l'invité de Valérie Dupont dans Matin Première. À l'ouverture du conclave, il évoque les défis majeurs auxquels l'Église catholique est confrontée. Face aux tensions internes et aux crispations identitaires, il plaide pour une Église fidèle à l'esprit du concile Vatican II, ouverte, synodale et à l'écoute des périphéries. Kubler souligne que le choix du prochain pape sera crucial : il devra poursuivre l'élan de réforme initié par François, sans céder aux forces de repli. Pour lui, l'avenir du catholicisme dépendra de sa capacité à conjuguer tradition et audace évangélique. Merci pour votre écoute N'hésistez pas à vous abonner également aux podcasts des séquences phares de Matin Première: L'Invité Politique : https://audmns.com/LNCogwPL'édito politique « Les Coulisses du Pouvoir » : https://audmns.com/vXWPcqxL'humour de Matin Première : https://audmns.com/tbdbwoQRetrouvez tous les contenus de la RTBF sur notre plateforme Auvio.be Retrouvez également notre offre info ci-dessous : Le Monde en Direct : https://audmns.com/TkxEWMELes Clés : https://audmns.com/DvbCVrHLe Tournant : https://audmns.com/moqIRoC5 Minutes pour Comprendre : https://audmns.com/dHiHssrEt si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Valérie DUPONT nous explique le principe du conclave qui va désigner le nouveau Pape. Merci pour votre écoute N'hésistez pas à vous abonner également aux podcasts des séquences phares de Matin Première: L'Invité Politique : https://audmns.com/LNCogwPL'édito politique « Les Coulisses du Pouvoir » : https://audmns.com/vXWPcqxL'humour de Matin Première : https://audmns.com/tbdbwoQRetrouvez tous les contenus de la RTBF sur notre plateforme Auvio.be Retrouvez également notre offre info ci-dessous : Le Monde en Direct : https://audmns.com/TkxEWMELes Clés : https://audmns.com/DvbCVrHLe Tournant : https://audmns.com/moqIRoC5 Minutes pour Comprendre : https://audmns.com/dHiHssrEt si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Episode 112: In this episode, Kate is joined by journalist Mariah Blake to discuss her new book, ‘They Poisoned the World: Life and Death in the Age of Forever Chemicals.' Together, they trace the buried history of PFAS and forever chemicals—synthetic chemicals first developed in the 1930's—that would go on to saturate everything from firefighting foam to clothes to town water supplies, with devastating consequences for public health.The conversation centers on the story of Hoosick Falls, New York, where a small community uncovered widespread PFAS contamination in their drinking water and began a fight for justice. Kate and Mariah explore the regulatory ignorance that allowed this to happen, the role of DuPont and other chemical giants in shaping the response, and how communities are rising to meet the crisis.They discuss how outrage becomes a catalyst for environmental change, and how ordinary people—farmers, military families, and local organizers—are now on the front lines of the PFAS fight. Through the lens of Blake's reporting, this episode is a powerful look at what happens when chemical convenience collides with human health, and how resilience grows in even the most contaminated ground.Find Mariah:They Poisoned the World: Life and Death in the Age of Forever Chemicals by Mariah BlakeInstagram: @mariahcblakeX: @mariahcblakeSupport Kate: PatreonSubstackPayPal-Leave a One Time TipResources MentionedPlastic List created by Nat Friedman: https://www.plasticlist.org Plastic: A Toxic Love Story by Susan Freinkel Dr. Max Liboiron — https://civiclaboratory.nl Time Bombing the Future by Rebecca Altman Richard Rhodes Making of Atomic BombRelated Episodes:Episode 85 with John Vaillant on Consumption, the Petrochemical IndustryEpisode 82 with Jay Owens on Dust, Testing the Bomb, Our Polluted WorldEpisode 83 with Helen Czerski on the OceanSponsored By:REDMOND REAL SALT: Use code MINDBODYSOIL_15 for 15% off at Redmond.lifeAffiliates:

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - On this episode, Matt and Pat talk about some more trade show fallout topics and discuss some brands in depth for a brief analysis of some of their products. They also give away another Saka Roulette giveaway set towards the end of the show. Tune in now! Visit www.smokintabacco.com for more news, reviews and updates from the industry! Visit 2GuysCigars.com for the best selection of in the industry! Accessories provided by S.T. Dupont - Shake Up the Legacy with S.T. Dupont! Perdomo Cigars: Quality, Tradition, and Excellence! Smoke through the rainbow with the Micallef Color Series featuring Black, Blue, Red, and Purple!

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - On this episode, Matt and Pat welcome Tom Lazuka to the show to talk about Tom's Split Personality and his Megalophobia! Fresh off of the 2025 PCA Show floor, Tom is always a great guest to our show. Tune in now! Visit www.smokintabacco.com for more news, reviews and updates from the industry! Visit 2GuysCigars.com for the best selection of in the industry! Accessories provided by S.T. Dupont - Shake Up the Legacy with S.T. Dupont! Perdomo Cigars: Quality, Tradition, and Excellence! Smoke through the rainbow with the Micallef Color Series featuring Black, Blue, Red, and Purple!

La psychologie de Xavier Dupont De Ligonnès est dévoilée au grand jour grâce à une nouvelle expertise. Daniel Zagury publie "L'énigme publique n°1" au Seuil. Ecoutez L'invité d'Amandine Bégot du 06 mai 2025.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

La psychologie de Xavier Dupont De Ligonnès est dévoilée au grand jour grâce à une nouvelle expertise. Daniel Zagury publie "L'énigme publique n°1" au Seuil. Ecoutez L'invité d'Amandine Bégot du 06 mai 2025.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this week's BizNews Rugby Show, insider Rory Steyn and co-host Patrick Kidd are joined by the show's favourite European rugby expert, Tim Cocker from Eggchasers Rugby, to unpack the biggest talking points ahead of the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals. From Leinster's pursuit of a URC-Champions Cup double to the enormous impact of Antoine Dupont's absence at Toulouse, the trio explore what's at stake for Europe's top clubs. Plus, rising South African star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu gets a mention, Cocker and Steyn debate how to fix the rugby calendar, and Cocker breaks down what makes French and Irish rugby unique. Don't miss these bold predictions, insights into the standout players, and a look ahead to a potentially seismic weekend of rugby in Dublin and Bordeaux.

Aujourd'hui, Fatima Aït-Bounoua, Antoine Diers et Didier Giraud débattent de l'actualité autour d'Olivier Truchot.

durée : 00:02:32 - Le vrai ou faux - Non, selon le parquet. "Aucun élément factuel" ne permet de dire que l'homme, recherché depuis 2011 pour un quintuple assassinat familial, est en Asie, déclare le procureur de la République de Nantes.

Ripped from the Pulse! Your PFAS headlines for the month of April.We're talking big moves from Trump's EPA to end PFAS bans and eliminate research grants.On the research front, we also take a peek at nanocage PFAS tech!And we talk about new anti-PFAS lobbying efforts from unexpected areas.All articles and studies can be found, linked, on the PFAS Pulse!  Listen to learn more and subscribe to The Pulse for all the details.

durée : 00:03:11 - Un monde connecté - par : François Saltiel - Depuis le 18 avril, des centaines de milliers de personnes sont abonnées à un canal instagram de l'influenceur people Aqababe pour partager informations ou rumeurs autour de cet homme devenu une obsession française.

The city of Dallas is suing 3M, DuPont and other chemical companies, alleging they contaminated some of the area's drinking water. The lawsuit alleges 3M and other companies manufactured and sold PFAS, often called “forever chemicals.” PFAS are known to be toxic, extremely persistent in the environment and capable of causing significant health risks. In other news, nearly one year after UTD students set up an encampment on campus to protest the war in Gaza, 14 were indicted on misdemeanor charges. Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis said in a Thursday news release that they were indicted on charges of obstructing a passageway, which is a Class B misdemeanor; for the third time in four years, the Dallas Cowboys used their first-round pick on an offensive lineman. Alabama's Tyler Booker was the choice at No. 12 and will be asked to follow in the footsteps of Zack Martin at right guard, the future Hall of Famer who announced his retirement in the offseason. And each year, more than eight hundred million tons of greenhouse gases are emitted across the state of Texas, a Dallas Morning News investigation found. The Lone Star State ranks top in the nation for carbon dioxide emissions. Experts say those emissions have had a significant impact on climate change. And those changes are impacting everything from temperatures –  the average annual temperature of Dallas has risen by as much as three degrees Fahrenheit the past century – to weather patterns that create drought and wildfires.  Efforts are underway to curb emissions and find new sources of energy that place less strain on the environment, but supply chain limits, safety risks and partisan divisions among lawmakers have presented challenges. Read the full investigation – A Changing Climate – at dallasnews.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode brought to you by Cody Brenner Design - https://www.codynbrenner.com/Katie Dupont - Executive Director of Massachusetts Park and Recreation Association speaks to the responsibility of developing and educating new professionals in the field, and providing for smaller areas with a staff of one as a part time employee. She discusses staying the course, representing, developing, and providing for current members and maintaining a high expectation and level of education for her members. Massachusetts Parks and Recreation -https://www.mma.org/Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.Tom Venniro is the 11-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughter Amelia.Jay Tryon is an 18-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

Tous les matins, à 6h45, un récit d'actualité, contextualisé et raconté avec toute l'expérience journalistique de Matthieu Belliard

Big 5, le podcast foot de la rédaction de L'Équipe 21 victoires, 16 nuls et ... une défaite ! La saison 1994-1995 des Nantais était presque parfaite, seul Strasbourg est parvenu, à la 33e journée, à briser le rêve d'une saison sans le moindre revers. Cette saison-là, les Canaris ont quand même remporté le championnat de France avec un jeu qui restera dans les mémoires. Plongée dans les souvenirs du jeu à la Nantaise avec Serge Le Dizet, titulaire comme latéral lors de cette folle année. Épisode présenté par Baptiste Binet, avec Régis Dupont. Invité : Serge Le Dizet. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Invisible toxins linked to cancer and chronic disease could be hiding in your water, your food, and even your bloodstream. In this gripping episode, we look into how “forever chemicals” have polluted our world and created a global health crisis with Robert Bilott, the attorney whose decades-long battle against DuPont exposed one of the worst corporate cover-ups in history.From the lies that kept communities in the dark to the disturbing realities of animal deformities and the Teflon flu, this conversation reveals the shocking truth Big Chem tried to bury — and what's still being hidden today.Discover how to reduce your exposure, make safer choices for your family, and join the growing movement demanding accountability and lasting change!Purchase Robert Bilott's book, Exposure: Poisoned Water, Corporate Greed, and One Lawyer's Twenty-Year Battle Against DuPont on Amazon!Connect with Robert Bilott:WebsiteInstagramConnect with Jamie at Truman Charities:FacebookInstagramLinkedInWebsiteYouTubeEmail: info@trumancharities.comThis episode was post produced by Podcast Boutique https://podcastboutique.com/

From Emperor Shen Nung to Nancy Reagan's "Just Say No" campaign, Michael Regilio unpacks 5,000 years of cannabis history on this Skeptical Sunday!Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we're joined by skeptic, comedian, and podcaster Michael Regilio!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1142On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:The modern war on cannabis has deeply racist roots, beginning with targeted efforts against Mexican immigrants in the early 20th century. Officials like Harry Anslinger, the first commissioner of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics, pushed explicitly racist propaganda against cannabis users, helping transform what was once widely accepted medicine into a demonized drug.Cannabis prohibition was also driven by powerful business interests. Companies like DuPont (developing petroleum-based products like nylon and cellophane) saw hemp as a competitive threat, while William Randolph Hearst wanted to protect his paper mill investments. These business moguls leveraged political connections to criminalize cannabis despite scientific evidence of its relative safety.The Nixon administration weaponized cannabis laws against political opponents. Nixon's domestic policy chief John Ehrlichman later admitted: "We knew we couldn't make it illegal to be either against the war or black, but by getting the public to associate the hippies with marijuana and blacks with heroin ... we could disrupt those communities. ... Did we know we were lying about the drugs? Of course we did."Cannabis interacts with our bodies through the endocannabinoid system, a biological network that helps regulate mood, energy, balance, and appetite. Our bodies naturally produce cannabinoids, but plant-derived versions like THC are approximately a thousand times more powerful. Importantly, cannabis use during pregnancy or adolescence can be harmful to developing brains, with studies linking early use to depression, anxiety, and even psychosis.The good news? If you're over 25, moderate cannabis use appears relatively safe (unless you're predisposed to mental health issues). Today, cannabis legalization is creating positive social impacts through tax revenue funding education, environmental cleanup, and drug prevention programs, while simultaneously reducing spending on enforcement and incarceration — turning a historically problematic policy into community benefits.Connect with Jordan on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know!Connect with Michael Regilio at Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, and make sure to check out the Michael Regilio Plagues Well With Others podcast here or wherever you enjoy listening to fine podcasts!Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider leaving your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: jordanharbinger.com/dealsSign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - On this episode, Matt, Pat and our old friend Mitchell  discuss the 2025 Premium Cigar Association trade show and convention that Matt and Mitchell just attended in New Orleans. The trio discusses the overall feel of the show, the releases and answers was the show a success? Also, which releases so far have been a hit? All of that gets answered on this episode! Smokin Tabacco's coverage of PCA 2025 is brought to you by Drew Estate. Tune in now! Visit www.smokintabacco.com for more news, reviews and updates from the industry! Visit 2GuysCigars.com for the best selection of in the industry! Accessories provided by S.T. Dupont - Shake Up the Legacy with S.T. Dupont! Perdomo Cigars: Quality, Tradition, and Excellence! Smoke through the rainbow with the Micallef Color Series featuring Black, Blue, Red, and Purple!

2-time Investec Champions Cup Winner Geordan Murphy joins Hask and Payno to break down the weekend's action. Leinster have activated cheat mode with Jordie Barrett at 12 and the RG Snyman wrecking shop. Jack Willis checks in from Toulouse to reflect on a gritty win in Toulon, life without Dupont, and his Lions ambitions. Plus: Furbank's return, Vesty's attack and Pollock's swagger lighting up English rugby.  Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres.  WOB Group & GB&R Competition Entry Form

Strategic foresight is the visionary practice of anticipating what's ahead—so you can make bold, future-shaping decisions today that turn uncertainty into opportunity. In this week's episode of Reflect Forward, I sit down with futurist and designer Donna DuPont, founder and chief strategist at Purple Compass, to discuss how to anticipate the future and make better decisions. Donna's work is all about helping organizations embrace the power of strategic foresight—not the crystal ball kind, but the kind that empowers leaders to make bold, intelligent decisions today that position their organizations for tomorrow. Donna shares how foresight allows leaders to improve their relationship with uncertainty and confidently navigate disruption. She breaks down the difference between forecasting and foresight, explains how to develop anticipatory thinking skills, and offers actionable advice for integrating a culture of foresight into your team and company. I also share my own journey of applying foresight to lead StoneAge through strategic shifts, innovation challenges, and industry disruption. From creating a "what the future looks like" document in 2018 to guiding bold strategic moves, I've seen firsthand how powerful future-priming and pattern recognition can be. This episode is full of practical wisdom, thought-provoking insights, and a whole lot of energy around why developing future-ready leadership is more important than ever. What You'll Learn in This Episode: • What strategic foresight really is—and what it's not • How to practice foresight through horizon scanning and scenario planning • Why courage and vulnerability are key in navigating uncertainty • How confirmation bias derails smart strategy (and how to overcome it) • What you can do today to start building a future-proof culture in your organization Key Takeaways: 1. Foresight isn't about predicting the future—it's about understanding emerging patterns and making empowered decisions. 2. You don't need to overhaul everything. Start small. Choose a product, problem, or strategic focus area and test out anticipatory thinking there. 3. Innovation is messy, and that's okay. Courage, not perfection, leads to breakthrough moments. 4. Challenge your assumptions. Just because you think it doesn't make it true. 5. Hope is a mindset. Leaders who stay curious, connected, and optimistic are best positioned to create a better future. About Donna DuPont: Donna is a professional futurist and founder of Purple Compass, a consultancy that helps leaders and organizations develop future-readiness through foresight practices. She recently launched the Future Intelligence Lab and The Future Minds Coaching Collective—a free, monthly coaching experience for anyone looking to deepen their foresight skills. You can learn more at purplecompass.ca. Let's Reflect Forward: Donna's insight reminds us that the ability to reflect on past experiences and bring those lessons forward into the future is a powerful leadership skill. As she puts it, "Each experience allows us to learn something new about ourselves… and shape a personal future that opens up new opportunity." Listen Now: This episode is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe to Reflect Forward on your favorite podcast platform or YouTube. Visit my website, kerrysiggins.com, to explore my book, The Ownership Mindset, and get more leadership resources. Let's connect on LinkedIn, Instagram, or TikTok! Find Reflect Forward on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kerrysiggins-reflectforward Find out more about my book here: https://kerrysiggins.com/the-ownership-mindset/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-siggins/

This week on Serialously with Annie Elise, Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès appeared to be a devoted father and husband, but in 2011, his perfect life crumbled in the most horrific way imaginable. After systematically executing his entire family, including his wife and four children, he lived among their bodies for days before disappearing into the night. Was this a calculated escape or the final act of a man unraveling? Over a decade later, the mystery remains unsolved. Where did he go—and will he ever be found?

Joe Pardavila sits down with Merle Symes, author of The Innovation Edge: How Large Companies Lose It and How to Get It Back, to explore the challenges and nuances of fostering innovation in established organizations.Merle breaks down the critical differences between incremental and strategic innovation, explaining why traditional project management methods often fail when applied to groundbreaking ideas. The conversation delves into the "S-Curve Paradox," where companies at their peak success are most vulnerable to disruption, and the concept of "intelligent failure"—how to fail purposefully and learn from setbacks without stifling creativity.Joe and Merle also discuss the cultural barriers to innovation, including short-termism, the "check-the-box" mentality, and the need for leadership to embrace an "ambidextrous" approach—balancing immediate goals with long-term vision. Through real-world examples like Kodak, Blockbuster, and Intel, they highlight the consequences of resting on past successes and missing emerging opportunities.Touching on the role of AI and the importance of organizational mindset, this episode offers actionable insights for leaders aiming to reignite innovation in their teams. Whether you're navigating corporate inertia or looking to build a culture of continuous reinvention, Merle's expertise provides a roadmap for staying ahead in an ever-evolving business landscape.Merle Symes works with senior management teams to help them realize their aspirations through agile strategy, high-impact innovation, and business performance. He has assisted senior management teams in organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to early-stage ventures.Mr. Symes has developed a number of leading-edge principles and tools for enhancing business success. It includes a process for creating Innovation by Design® in strategically targeted areas, project management methods and active risk management tools for managing high return/higher risk innovation, and business performance initiatives and guidelines for helping management teams develop a more entrepreneurial and innovative culture.In his 50-year career, Mr. Symes has held a number of executive positions and he brings real-world knowledge and experience to leading-edge methods and practices. Most recently he has served as CEO of the tech venture, Graematter. His previous positions include President of Ulrich Medical, a U.S. subsidiary of a German medical device company. Prior to that he held the position of Vice President, External Technology for Bausch & Lomb where his organization established a process for locating and acquiring external technology that was recognized by the Corporate Executive Board as being one of the top five best practices, as identified in their research of major companies.Mr. Symes has served in executive positions in both the U.S. and Europe, including turnaround situations. Prior to Bausch & Lomb, he held positions in Wyeth (now part of Pfizer), Monsanto and Dupont. He regularly advises boards of directors and has held board director positions on both public and privately held companies as well as university and charitable organizations. He is affiliated with and serves as a Managing Director of The Walden Group, a boutique New York investment bank specializing in M&A in the medical industry.Mr. Symes has an MBA from the Wharton Graduate School and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology where he has been honored with their Distinguished Alumni Award and serves as Chairman of their University Advisory Board.

Today's Headlines: The world is still reeling from Trump's sweeping new tariffs, with markets in free fall and no signs of a course correction. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed the White House is not backing down, and China quickly retaliated with steep tariffs of its own, sanctions on U.S. companies, and an investigation into DuPont. Dow futures were already down 1600 points before markets even opened, and JP Morgan now puts the risk of a global recession at 60%. Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent brushed off fears, even as he spent the week on Capitol Hill negotiating more tax cuts for the wealthy. In the background, the IRS is quietly working on a project to centralize taxpayer data in a new “mega API” system—likely with Palantir, raising privacy concerns. Elsewhere in the administration, the heads of the NSA and Cyber Command were abruptly fired, reportedly under pressure from far-right activist Laura Loomer. But the courts are beginning to push back: a federal judge ruled the NIH must restore full research funding, another ordered the government to return a man it wrongfully deported to El Salvador, and 19 state attorneys general are suing to block Trump's executive order requiring proof of citizenship to vote and tossing out mail ballots received after Election Day. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Axios: Trump administration to markets: Don't expect a rescue   CNBC: Stock market today: Live updates  AP News: China slaps a 34% tax on all US imports in retaliation for Trump's tariffs NBC News: TikTok deal scuttled because of Trump's tariffs on China WSJ: JPMorgan Raises Recession Risk to 60% Axios: Bessent: "No reason" for markets to price in recession Axios: Bessent seeks tax cut as big summer win  Wired: DOGE Is Planning a Hackathon at the IRS. It Wants Easier Access to Taxpayer Data  NBC News: National Security Agency chief and deputy director dismissed NY Times: Judge Permanently Bars N.I.H. From Limiting Medical Research Funding  Reuters: Judge orders return of wrongly deported Maryland man to US from El Salvador WA Post: Democratic attorneys general sue to block Trump's voting restrictions Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mentorship is important in encouraging students to enter artistic and creative career paths. Mark Page, Vice President of Design at Mohawk Industries, touches on the importance of fostering connections with colleges and universities to inspire the youth of today to continue their creative paths. Mark also shares insights on the challenges and innovations in flooring, such as the use of sustainable materials and advanced fiber technologies. He discusses the evolving demands of the hospitality industry, being able to offer something creative and beautiful that also meets functional and performance needs. This episode provides valuable perspectives for anyone interested in hospitality design, product innovation, and the flooring industry's future.Takeaways: Understanding and enhancing the guest's journey is essential. Tailor experiences to make guests feel cared for and welcome.Design spaces that are not only functional but also inspiring and relaxing. Consider how elements like flooring can contribute to the overall guest experience.Embrace new materials and technologies. For example, using advanced fibers in carpets that repel stains can increase longevity and maintain aesthetic appeal.Incorporate sustainable practices, such as using recyclable materials in flooring, which can enhance the brand's eco-friendly appeal and reduce environmental impact.Recognize that different segments (hospitality, healthcare, office, etc.) have unique design needs and challenges. Tailor offerings to meet these specific requirements.Build relationships with colleges and design schools to attract fresh talent and foster loyalty among future designers.Ensure that design choices consider maintenance and longevity, making spaces easier to clean and sustain over time.Quote of the Show:“ My ideal is that our clients look to us for innovation, for new styling as being the specialists, as being the trend forecasters. We want them to come to us first. ” - Mark PageLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-page-asid-iida-newh-cmg-a83b9b4/ Website: https://mohawkind.com/ Shout Outs:20:28 - Raiders of the Lost Ark https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raiders_of_the_Lost_Ark 21:59 - Brintons https://www.brintons.net/ 24:20 - LaGuardia https://www.laguardiaairport.com/ 34:34 - BDNY https://bdny.com/ 40:15 - Hirsch Bedner Associates https://www.hba.com/ 40:49 - Baywatch https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baywatch 48:57 - Edwards Theaters https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwards_Theatres 53:18 - DuPont https://www.dupont.com/ 55:23 - VPI https://www.vpicorp.com/