Podcasts about Empathy

Managing a highly specialized, technical customer support team requires moving beyond individual expertise. Sarah Sawall details her multi-step strategy for extracting tribal knowledge and building scalable onboarding processes at WashWorld.

After a marathon all-day hearing, Judge Graf finally ruled that Tyler Robinson will move to a trial on capital murder. Andrea Burkhart dissects the events of Tuesday and explains why Robinson was going to plead "Not Guilty" no matter what. Rep. Brandon Gil explains the importance of crushing birth tourism into the U.S., and then Dr. Gad Saad comments on suicidal empathy and how it is on display with the millions supporting murderous mom Lindsay Clancy. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The jury in the Lindsay Clancy remains deadlocked. Allie explains the possible verdicts available to the jury and presents three concise reasons why Clancy should be convicted of the willful murder of her children. If the jury is unable to decide on a verdict, the judge will declare a mistrial and the prosecutors will decide whether to retry the case. Many women, both liberal and conservative, have sided with Clancy. Allie warns against losing sight of the actual victims in this case and challenges them to think about how they would react if the victims had been their own children. Justice should never be rooted in compassion but in truth. Empathy-based justice is not justice at all. Every piece of evidence and information in the case should be viewed in light of the undisputed fact that Lindsay Clancy murdered her three kids. Even in the midst of this darkness and confusion, Allie reminds Christians that God's plan of redemption is going off without a hitch; he is completely sovereign, even over something as awful as this. Allie concludes the episode by looking at “Oreo gate” — the viral social media mom drama concerning Oreos in school lunches — and whether it is even real. Do you have a question for Allie? Leave a voicemail at 844-755-5252 Share the Arrows 2026 is on October 10 in Dallas, Texas! Tickets are on sale now at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sharethearrows.com⁠⁠⁠ Share the Arrows is sponsored by: A'del Natural Cosmetics: AdelNaturalCosmetics.com Range Leather: RangeLeather.com/ALLIE We Heart Nutrition: WeHeartNutrition.com Buy Allie's book "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.toxicempathy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Time Codes 00:00 - Opening 04:56 - Closing Arguments & Verdict Updates 12:44 - A Closer Look at the Jury and the Punishment Options 27:22 - Reason #1 She Should Be Found Guilty: Mental Illness Is Not the Same as Legal Insanity 39:09 - Reason #2 She Should Be Found Guilty: The Evidence Shows She Planned the Murders 50:49 - Reason #3 She Should Be Found Guilty: She Was Only Diagnosed with Psychosis After the Murders 1:02:07 - Tyler Robinson Trial Reminder 1:03:07 - Oreogate – Today's Sponsors: Seven Weeks Coffee | Experience the best coffee while supporting the pro-life movement with Seven Weeks Coffee; use code ALLIE at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get up to 25% off your first order, plus your free gift! We Heart Nutrition | Check out We Heart Nutrition at ⁠⁠⁠WeHeartNutrition.com⁠⁠⁠ and use the code ALLIE for 20% off. Take charge of your health expenses and be part of a community. Join CrowdHealth to get started today for $99 a month for your first three months using code ALLIE at joincrowdhealth.com. Fellowship Home Loans | Start with a free consultation at FellowshipHomeLoans.com/Allie and receive a $500 credit at closing. NetSuite | If your revenues are at least seven figures and you want to try NetSuite Next for free, go to NetSuite.AI/ALLIE. Episodes You May Like: Ep 1388 | I Was Wrong About Lindsay Clancy. Why I've Changed My Mind https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1388-i-was-wrong-about-lindsay-clancy-why-ive-changed/id1359249098?i=1000786103933 Ep 1386 | Did Patrick Clancy Do It? Fact-Checking Lindsay Clancy's Defenders https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1386-did-patrick-clancy-do-it-fact-checking-lindsay/id1359249098?i=1000784406133 Ep 1380 | Lindsay Clancy Trial: Psychotic Victim or Ruthless Murderer? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1380-lindsay-clancy-trial-psychotic-victim-or-ruthless/id1359249098?i=1000780109968 --- ► Buy Allie's book "You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love": https://alliebethstuckey.com/book ► Subscribe to the podcast: iTunes: https://apple.co/2UVssnP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FwkXxj ► Connect with Allie on social media: https://twitter.com/conservmillen https://www.instagram.com/alliebstuckey/ https://facebook.com/allieBlazeTV/ ► "Relatable" merchandise — use promo code ALLIE10 for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey

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Denmark shows up near the top of the Happiness Index year after year, yet it is not topping every academic ranking or outspending everyone else. So what is going on? We talk with author, speaker, and cultural researcher Jessica Joelle Alexander about the Danish Way of Parenting and why Danish children are so often described as secure, resilient, and genuinely happy.We dig into the simplest but most overlooked driver of well being: meaningful relationships. From hygge and “weefulness” to collaboration over comparison, Jessica explains how Danish culture builds connection on purpose and how that changes the way kids handle stress, emotions, and belonging. We also unpack why Denmark treats play as essential learning, why respect based parenting matters, and how empathy becomes something kids live rather than something they memorize.Then we get practical. Jessica walks us through her PARENT framework (Play, Authenticity, Reframing, Empathy, No Ultimatums, Togetherness) and we wrestle with a uniquely American trap: turning even the healthiest parenting ideas into another achievement badge. Finally, we shift to modern parenting pressure around screens and phones, including Jessica's digital citizenship conversation cards that help families set values around consent, bullying, critical thinking, communication, and online well being in a calm, in person way.Get Jessica's Book HEREVisit her website HERESubscribe for more conversations on conscious parenting, child development, emotional safety, and family culture, and if this helped you, share it with a parent who needs it and leave a review. What is one Danish idea you want to try first?Send us Fan MailSupport the showIf parenting has felt hard lately… you don't have to figure it out alone.Inside The Parent Lab, I'll help you understand what's actually going on underneath your child's behavior — and give you simple, in-the-moment tools that actually work in real life.You'll get access to my full course library, live coaching calls with me, practical workshops, and our 21-Day Sibling Challenge designed to help reduce the fighting and build better relationships between your kids.If you want support, tools, and a clear plan instead of just guessing your way through parenting… come join us inside The Parent Lab.CLICK HERE to Try the Parent Lab TodayOther Links to help you and me:Get Jon's Book Punishment-Free Parenting Preorder Jon's Children's Book Set My Feelings FreeFollow Whole Parent on Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook,...

Chouwa Liang's documentary Replica invites viewers to empathise with a world of Chinese women who are finding romance and relationships with AI partners or companions. When human-to-human relationships don't work, Qin, Sonya, and Muna, the women of Replica turn to AI boyfriends who woo and check in on their human partners throughout the day. Each receive romantic poems or pose for selfies with their digital boyfriends, creations who fill a romantic void in their lives. Liang asks us to understand why these women have turned to AI for love. It's something she understands completely, as during the Covid pandemic she turned to an AI partner named Norman for companionship and support. She still talks to Norman, just not as frequently anymore, but it's still there as a sounding board for her.Replica is a gentle and kind film, empathetic and considerate, showing the need for connection in a world that so often drives us further and further apart. In this interview with Chouwa Liang, she talks about her journey from China to Melbourne, where she was a graduate of the University of Melbourne, having studied a Master of Film and Television (Documentary). Chouwa talks about how she engaged with the subjects in her film, while also reflecting on what the feminist cinema of China looks like. the Curb... is a completely independent and ad free website that lives on the support of listeners and readers just like you. Visit thecurb.com.au/subscribe, where you can support our work from $2 a month. Paid subscribers get access to our monthly competitions, exclusive interviews and articles, and more.Sign up for the latest interviews, reviews, and more via https://www.thecurb.com.au/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when someone is so deeply caught in a scam that facts and logic no longer reach them?In this episode of Scam Rangers, host Ayelet Biger Levin sits down with Dr. Trina Clayeux, CEO of Give an Hour, to explore the emotional and psychological impact of scams and why empathy is so important in prevention, intervention and recovery.When someone is in the middle of a scam, they may be under intense pressure, emotionally invested or deeply manipulated. Simply telling them, “This is a scam,” may not work.Trina introduces a powerful green, yellow and red framework for understanding a victim's emotional state. If someone is in the red, bringing more logic may only push them further away. Instead, we need to recognize where they are, slow things down and adapt how we communicate.“Trust is the connective tissue to all of this.”The conversation also looks at the broader scam lifecycle, from early intervention to financial institution response, recovery and healing. Because scams are not only financial crimes. They can leave victims struggling with shame, isolation, loss of trust and increased vulnerability to repeat scams.Ultimately, fighting scams requires more than detection. It requires understanding human behavior and meeting people where they are.In this episode Why logic alone may not stop a scam The green, yellow and red emotional framework How empathy can improve scam intervention Building trust without shaming the customer The emotional impact of scams Preventing repeat victimization Connecting prevention, recovery and healingAbout the guestDr. Trina Clayeux is CEO of Give an Hour, a national social impact organization focused on mental health and supporting people impacted by human caused trauma. Give an Hour provides clinical support, peer support, education and training, including programs focused on the psychological and emotional impact of fraud and scams.https://giveanhour.org/About the hostAyelet Biger Levin is the Founder and CEO of RangersAI, the company behind ScamRanger. With more than 15 years in fraud prevention and cybersecurity, she is an Ambassador for the Global Anti Scam Alliance and host of Scam Rangers, exploring how we can better protect people and fight scams.https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayelet-biger-levin/To learn more about RangersAI: https://www.rangersai.com/

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga. El Toro Sailing. My US Navy pediatric nurse off-duty days were spent sailing a tiny boat in the shipping channel off the Port of Norfolk. Believe it or not I sailed an 8x4 foot single-masted, centerboard El Toro that flew across the water. An old skipper powered a battered motor boat across the waves, curling around my boat with a great rooster tail spraying, and hurled a white styrofoam block wrapped with an old rope. It landed right in my lap. The block had been hollowed out to fit 2 cold cans of beer. That was a good day! Bad days. But when the days weren't so good, when I had more downs than ups, kids got worse, some died, moms needed comforting and support when dads were away at sea, self-doubts about working pediatrics crowded my thoughts, or a well-deserved leave was cancelled, I had to learn to “hold fast.” Hold Fast at Sea. For centuries sailing was a dangerous profession, and ships were often caught in storms or rough seas. “Hold fast!” commanded sailors to secure equipment, and ropes or lines to prevent accidents or maintain safety and stability on ships especially during turbulent weather conditions. Sailors would shout “hold fast!” to each other when they needed to grab onto something firmly so that they wouldn't get thrown off balance by the towering waves. Sailors learned quickly that “hold fast” means to maintain a firm grip on something despite external forces trying to pull it away. It could come down to saving a life or “man overboard” at a time when few boys and men knew how to swim. Hold Fast Today. Over time, “hold fast” came to mean strength, perseverance and determination in facing adversity when challenges threatened to unmoor your own stability. While the old nautical term and the present day variation have distinct meanings, they share a common thread: steadfastness. Whether you're holding onto a rope during rough seas or standing up for what you believe in, “hold fast” requires unwavering commitment and resilience. The Future Will Prevail. The unprecedented conditions we find ourselves in today demand a grounded personal presence of internal strength and determination, maintaining one's grip on values, kindness, empathy, and holding on to hope. The worn out, deteriorated, broken-down, and decaying patriarchy is railing against the future. The future will prevail. We must hold fast so that it arrives. Hold fast with all the resilience you can muster even when you feel you cannot hold fast a moment longer. That is the place the tide will turn. CTA: What if we hold fast and we get things right? Check out World Economic Forum's Sustainable Development Vision for 2030 to give yourself a bit more hope: Thank you for listening. I'm glad you're here. You're invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, Subscribe & Spread this episode with a generous 5-star review & comment—it helps us all—& join us next time! AND! Stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website during reconstruction, email me [info@quartermoonstoryarts.net] to arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as Quarter Moon Story Arts on Substack while I renovate that site, too. Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Entering Erdenheim by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. Enjoy my work? Share & attribute it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

After a marathon all-day hearing, Judge Graf finally ruled that Tyler Robinson will move to a trial on capital murder. Andrea Burkhart dissects the events of Tuesday and explains why Robinson was going to plead "Not Guilty" no matter what. Rep. Brandon Gil explains the importance of crushing birth tourism into the U.S., and then Dr. Gad Saad comments on suicidal empathy and how it is on display with the millions supporting murderous mom Lindsay Clancy. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Larry Rosen built a career as a mediator, working through disputes between people who already knew each other and had a reason to want to get along — business partners, divorcing couples, families untangling an inheritance. He started wondering whether that same process could work between total strangers who disagreed about nothing more personal than politics. He didn't know if the motivation would even be there. He built the Enemies Project to test it, with one structural addition borrowed from television rather than mediation: let people argue first, then guide them toward seeing each other as human beings before ever touching the actual dispute.His daughter Sadie came on originally to help launch the project on social media. She ended up embedded in nearly every part of it — recruiting and screening guests, producing episodes, and, this past summer alone, having conversations with roughly a hundred people trying to find the right voices for the show.Key Themes●       Stoke the flames, then build the bridge.  Larry's early instinct in mediation was to defuse conflict immediately. For the show, he learned to do the opposite — let people argue first — and found that the more heat there was at the start, the deeper and more surprising the resolution turned out to be.●       The bridging space may be aiming at the wrong audience.  Larry argues that people already interested in “depolarization” and “cross-partisan dialogue” are a narrow, self-selecting group. The much larger audience is people who've simply tuned politics out because it's exhausting — people who just want their own relationships to work better.●       Numbers versus individual impact.  Larry and Sadie both describe the strange experience of watching follower counts climb into the hundreds of thousands while the moments that actually stick with them are single messages — a viewer who says a conversation with an estranged parent finally happened again.●       Two skills a mediator needs.  Larry breaks down the two core abilities he believes this work requires: deep empathy, and the more analytical skill of mapping a conversation's structure in real time. Few people, he says, naturally have both.●       Built at the family dinner table.  Sadie traces her own instinct for seeing things from someone else's perspective back to childhood car rides, where her dad's oft-repeated advice eventually became a running family joke — “no dad lessons today” — that, as she got older, turned out to have worked anyway.Takeaways●       Structured conversation can transform a relationship even between two people who've never met and have no built-in reason to want to get along.●       The Enemies Project has grown into one of the most-watched shows in the bridge-building space — closing in on 200,000 Instagram followers and nearly 100,000 on YouTube — but Larry and Sadie both point to individual stories, not the numbers, as what actually keeps them doing the work.●       Learn more, watch episodes, or connect with the Enemies Project at enemiesproject.org.Learn more about and connect with Larry and Sadie in the full show notes for this episode at www.DerateTheHate.com. The world is a better place if we are better people. Be grateful for all you've got. Make every day the day that you want it to be!Please follow the DTH podcast on:Facebook, Instagram, Twitter(X) ,  YouTube,  Substack Subscribe to us wherever you enjoy your audio or from our site. Please leave us a rating and feedback on Apple podcasts or other platforms. You can share your thoughts or request Wilk for a speaking engagement on our contact page: DerateTheHate.com/ContactThe Derate The Hate podcast is proudly produced in collaboration with Braver Angels — America's largest grassroots, cross-partisan organization working toward civic renewal and bridging partisan divides. Learn more: BraverAngels.orgWelcome to the Derate The Hate Podcast!*The views expressed by Wilk, his guest hosts &/or guests on the Derate The Hate podcast are their own and should not be attributed to any organization they may otherwise be affiliated with.

Last week, Dolly Parton died. A glacier collapse triggered catastrophic flooding in Nepal. An Ebola outbreak became the deadliest in the Democratic Republic of Congo's history. If you've felt oddly numb to some of the news and unexpectedly gutted by other parts of it, this solo episode is for you.In this episode, host Elizabeth Mintun explores why grief tends to land unevenly - why a celebrity we never met can hit harder than a mass tragedy overseas - and what that says about the nervous system. In this exploration, Elizabeth incorporates nervous system science, Five Elements theory of ancient Chinese medicine, and our connection to the natural world. She offers an invitation to choose, on purpose, where your attention and grief go… Instead of letting an algorithm decide for you.Key Takeaways:Why parasocial grief is real grief. The neuroscience behind mourning someone you've never met. Empathy overload and grief numbing. Why your nervous system "dims the switch" on tragedies at scale. The doomscroll loop. How unresolved sympathetic activation from news consumption tends to accumulate in the body as anxiety and numbness simultaneously. Reframing self-care as self-discovery. How to use what hits you hardest as information about what you value, rather than something to just numb or push away. Resources:For 1:1 coaching and/or to ask any questions or share reflections, contact Elizabeth at elizabethmintun@thecalmingground.comFollow along: @thecalmingground on Facebook and InstagramSubscribe to The Calming Ground Podcast so you never miss an episode. If you loved this conversation, please share it with a friend!

Empathy in the Workplace, Center for Creative Leadership White Paper: https://www.ccl.org/insights-research/research/?research=empathy-in-the-workplace-a-tool-for-effective-leadership Why Emotional Intelligence Matters More Than Technical Skills In The AI Age, Forbes Article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/aytekintank/2026/06/30/what-are-power-skills-and-how-can-leaders-reinforce-them-in-2026/ How to Ask Better Questions: https://podcasts.apple.com/ru/podcast/how-to-ask-better-questions/id1567769910?i=1000660342169 The Art of Asking Smarter Questions, Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/2024/05/the-art-of-asking-smarter-questions Subscribe to our newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7373364855967461376 Check out our website: https://canyouhearmepod.beam.ly Thank you for listening to "Can You Hear Me?". If you enjoyed our show, please consider subscribing and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform.Stay connected with us:Follow us on LinkedIn!Follow our co-host Eileen Rochford on Linkedin!Follow our co-host Rob Johnson on Linkedin!

Comedian/storytelling queen Ayanna Dookie has been known to bring a man to tears, but it's not her fault she knows how to ask the right questions! She and Maddy discuss their building strength and confidence, the myth of de-centering men, costuming on stage, and more!! Follow Maddy:https://www.youtube.com/@maddysmithcomedyhttps://www.instagram.com/somaddysmith/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@somaddysmith?lang=enhttps://maddysmithcomedy.com/Follow Ayanna:https://www.instagram.com/adookie/?hl=enSubscribe/follow the Mad House Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@madhouse_podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/mad_house_podcast/All tour dates: https://punchup.live/maddysmith/ticketsWant more ad-free and uncensored Mad House?!Go to https://gasdigital.com/ to subscribe!Use promo code MAD to save big on your membership :)Get early access to our weekly episodes on Tuesdays, along with EXCLUSIVE episodes on Thursdays.UPCOMING STAND UP DATES:9/4-9/5 FORT COLLINS, CO9/11-9/12 JACKSONVILLE, FL10/1-10/2 CARY, NCSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Illinois Family Spotlight, Jenna Smith, Alyssa Sonnenburg, and guest Stephanie Stapert discuss why so many women rushed to identify with Clancy, what those reactions reveal about modern culture, and how Christians should respond with both compassion and discernment. Where is the line between mental illness, medication, and personal responsibility? Why are people increasingly interpreting tragedy through personal identification rather than truth?  Resources Mentioned Alex Clark’s Culture Apothecary Podcast: How the Internet Turned an Entire Generation of Girls into Products Self Evident: How Can Christians Reach Leftist Women?… Continue Reading

I'm honoured to welcome Jennifer Bicknell to The Debra Shepherd Podcast this week. Most workplace disputes do not start with a legal problem. They start with a conversation someone avoided. Jennifer Bicknell is an employment lawyer who helps businesses fix both. Through Bicknell Law & Consulting she provides practical workplace advice, employment contracts, policies and Fair Work guidance, plus a steady hand when things get messy. Jen also runs Confident Conversations workshops, teaching owners and managers how to plan for and have the hard conversations, so small issues stay small. Jen has practised law for more than thirty years, most of it dealing with disputes, so she has seen exactly how they start and how to stop them. Her goal is to make herself redundant, by giving clients the confidence and tools to handle workplace challenges themselves. In this episode, Jen shares her story. We talk about how to manage difficult conversations with empathy. HIGHLIGHTS  Jen shares what creating a meaningful life and a meaningful business means to her. What attracted Jen to law and how Seth Godin led her to do something different. The risks that can arise if you avoid a difficult or hard conversation in the workplace. The most common difficult conversations leaders, business owners and entrepreneurs leave too long, and what can happen as a result.  The five key ingredients of every effective conversation. Jen's top three tips for managing difficult conversations. Plus, more! SHOW NOTES Get all episode show notes here:   www.debrashepherd.com.au/debra-shepherd-podcast     CONNECT WITH JEN www.jenniferbicknell.com.au Instagram @BicknellLaw Connect with Jen on LinkedIn. Jen's Workplace News   CONNECT WITH DEBRA Instagram @_DebraShepherd Learn more about Human Design and Coaching opportunities with Debra here.    

On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Alvin Lui, President of Courage Is A Habit, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss how the left weaponizes the empathy of normal Americans to force inclusion through "affordable housing," even if it destroys thriving cities. They discuss how this affects the housing market, crime, and education, and how the same misguided empathy has led droves of American women to stand alongside a confessed murderer. You can find Lui's organization Courage Is A Habit here. The FDRLST Media Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

Taking inspiration from the Disney Map, Jen and Pete noodle on what their own mind maps might look like, and how they might be created in the first place. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What is the Disney Map? How might seemingly disparate projects actually be related? What does the 30,000 foot map look like for Pete and Jen? And what about the sea level map? More from us in your inbox. Subscribe to Box O' Goodies. A weekly email with the books, podcasts, quotes, and other noodles Jen and Pete are mulling over.Listen to all episodes and read full transcripts at thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Reach us: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comPete's work: humanperiscope.com · Jen's work: jenwaldman.com

We're entering a leadership era where charisma without self-awareness falls flat, expertise without empathy stalls out, and confidence isn't a personality trait; it's a leadership skill that can be trained.Nada Lena Nasserdeen has built her life's work around that reality. Nada is the Founder and CEO of Rise Up For You, a globally recognized leadership development and coaching organization dedicated to advancing confidence, emotional intelligence, transformational leadership, and influential communication.Today, Maria and Nada discuss Nada's personal experiences that shaped her focus on confidence and emotional intelligence, and led to her creation of Rise Up For You, including her Power Up Method. They also dive into the difference between high performers and high-potential talent, and what shifting from transactional to transformational leadership really demands. This is a grounded, practical conversation about how leaders grow influence, presence, and impact, not by adding more tactics, but by strengthening the inner skills that drive everything else.To access the episode transcript, go to www.TheEmpathyEdge.com and search by episode title.Listen in for…Why “soft skills are the new success skills”Nada's Power Up Method and four core pillars that address challenges facing high-performing leadersWhy self-confidence is the foundation of emotionally intelligent leadershipThe shift from transactional to transformational leadershipThe difference between high performers and high-potential talent, and how confusing the two can derail leadership pipelines."If you want to be in the top 1% or even in the top 10%, these are the skills that are going to help you stand out. I always say, be seen, be heard, and be relevant." — Nada Lena NasserdeenEpisode References: MIT Study: These Human Capabilities Complement AI ShortcomingsThe Power Up Method: powerup.riseupforyou.comMaslow's Hierarchy of Needs: simplypsychology.org/maslow.html About Nada Nasserdeen: Founder and CEO of Rise Up For YouNada Lena Nasserdeen is the Founder and CEO of Rise Up For You, a globally recognized leadership development and coaching organization dedicated to advancing confidence, emotional intelligence, transformational leadership, and influential communication. With over a decade of experience, Nada has partnered with executives, organizations, and institutions across North America, supporting leaders at every level through research-backed coaching and training programs designed for real-world impact.Nada is a certified coach, keynote speaker, and bestselling author whose work has been featured on platforms including TEDx, Bloomberg, CBS, and Entrepreneur. She is known for her ability to translate leadership psychology, emotional intelligence, and neuroscience into practical, human-centered development experiences that drive measurable growth. Under her leadership, Rise Up For You has delivered more than 15,000 coaching sessions in the last three years and maintains a 95 percent client renewal rate, and consistently receives high performance ratings from leaders and teams.Nada's work emphasizes ethical coaching practice, sustainable leadership development, and the belief that soft skills are the new success skills. Through her speaking, writing, and certification programs, she continues to empower individuals and organizations to lead with clarity, presence, and purpose while creating cultures that thrive in an evolving business landscape.Connect with Nada:Rise Up For You: riseupforyou.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nadalenaInstagram: instagram.com/nadalenanasserdeenYouTube: youtube.com/@RiseUpForYou/videos Connect with Maria:Get Maria's books: Red-Slice.com/booksHire Maria to speak: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake the LinkedIn Learning Courses! Leading with Empathy and Balancing Empathy, Accountability, and Results as a Leader LinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaFacebook: Red Slice

Reena SenGupta invented the ranking system law firms love to hate, and now she explains why AI will make the legal profession more human. Reena spent thirty years measuring the legal industry from the inside, first building the Chambers and Partners rankings, then running the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers program for two decades. On this episode she walks Howard and I through what her latest research with Harvey shows about AI adoption in law, and the numbers complicate the doom narrative. Headcount is flat. Output is climbing. Clients and firms think they are having honest conversations about pricing, but the data says otherwise. So where is the real gap? Reena introduces the idea of the frozen middle, the layer of lawyers who use AI daily without ever becoming competent in it, and explains why that distinction will define who thrives over the next decade. She also makes the case that empathy belongs in the same category as legal drafting or negotiation, a skill to be trained rather than a trait some lawyers simply have. What does a law firm look like when the hourly rate no longer sits at the center of the business? Reena has a theory, and it starts underground, with fungi.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Meet Reena SenGupta, Architect of the Chambers Rankings 03:59 Why Reena Launched RSGI and the FT Innovative Lawyers Program 09:42 How Legal Innovation Has Changed Since 2005 23:48 AI, Jevons Paradox and the Future of Legal Demand 29:22 The Fungal Network Metaphor for Legal AI 36:32 Understanding the Frozen Middle in AI Adoption 40:03 Predictions for the Legal Industry a Decade From Now Connect with Reena SenGupta: Connect with Reena on LinkedIn   Reena's Company web profile    Connect with Howard Rosenberg: Connect with Howard on LinkedIn  Howard's Company web profile   Connect with Chris Batz: Connect with Chris on LinkedIn  Follow Columbus Street on LinkedIn Columbus Street Website  MergerWatch Website Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm  

Send us Fan MailEmpathy is one of the most important ingredients in effective coaching and communication. Approaches such as Motivational Interviewing demonstrate that people are more likely to explore change when they feel genuinely heard, understood, and accepted rather than judged, corrected, or managed.But empathy has a potential downside.In this episode, we explore why empathy is a non-negotiable for great coaching and leadership, but also what can happen when we become so emotionally absorbed in another person's experience that empathy turns into empathic distress. Research suggests that when we become overwhelmed by someone else's emotions, our attention can shift away from their needs and toward managing our own discomfort, reducing our capacity for curiosity, presence, perspective, and compassionate action.We examine the critical distinction between understanding someone's experience and becoming consumed by it, and why effective coaches and leaders need to remain deeply connected without losing the psychological space required to think clearly, ask better questions, and help others move forward.The goal isn't less empathy, or maintaining a degree of attachment; that's destructive to the process of coaching.  Rather, It's empathy with enough presence, perspective, and emotional regulation to turn understanding into compassion and effective action.Visit us at:www.theselfhelpantidote.com

"What must it have felt like to be a white attorney defending a Black man in 1890, at the height of racism in the United States? I think there are lessons to be learned by those stories that we can tell about history in general." - Gerald Patnode ABOUT THIS EPISODE Gerald Patnode has lived many lives - Navy veteran, police officer, serial entrepreneur, television host, political analyst, university professor, academic dean - and now, bestselling author. His debut novel The Stirling Defense transforms a largely forgotten true story from 1889 Baltimore into a gripping historical legal thriller about forced labor, racial injustice, and one attorney's quest to defend a Black man at enormous personal cost. Mike and Gerry talk about discovering a family connection to the story in his grandmother's attic at age fifteen, how his academic research skills gave his fiction its backbone, why he arrested his first wife at a pot party in Ocean City, and how Archibald Stirling's fight for justice led to the creation of the public defender's office. KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Great stories start with a question, not an answer. Gerry's academic career taught him that facts alone don't move people. When he started asking "What must it have been like to be those people?" - that's when the fiction came alive. 2. History has a way of repeating itself. The racial injustice at the heart of The Stirling Defense - set in 1890 - still resonates today. Gerry believes uncovering these forgotten stories is a form of truth-telling that we need now more than ever. 3. A family secret lit the fuse. At fifteen, Gerry found a steamer trunk in his grandmother's attic filled with his great-grandfather's diaries, maps, and letters - revealing a direct family connection to Navassa Island and the incident that inspired the novel. His great-grandfather wasn't the man the family stories made him out to be. 4. Justice has a price. The real Archibald Stirling lost his family, his fortune, and his law practice for defending a Black man. But his sacrifice helped establish the principle that everyone - regardless of race or wealth - deserves legal representation. 5. Every life you've lived feeds the work. From undercover vice work to academia to broadcast television, Gerry draws on the totality of his experience. "We are all the sum of our parts," he says - and he tries to make that sum bigger than the individual pieces. 6. Give historical figures grace. Rather than judging people of the past by today's moral standards, Gerry tries to understand the times they lived in. That empathy is what makes his characters feel human rather than like moral lessons. GET THE BOOK The Stirling Defense by Gerald Patnode Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Un7rWY Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/beta-search?keywords=The+Stirling+Defense Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/250703966-the-stirling-defense CONNECT WITH GERRY Website: https://patnodemedia.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldrpatnode/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gerald.patnode CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST Mike Carlon | Uncorking a Story Website: https://uncorkingastory.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uncorkingastory Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uncorkingastory Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/uncorkingastory Subscribe & Leave a Review - It helps more readers and writers find the show! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uncorking-a-story/id563636205 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HZiAEtFlhAzk60Z4eAkhY Uncorking a Story is produced by Mike Carlon. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark van Oppen is 90 days into the CRO seat at SecureAuth, after four years selling a developer-led product at FusionAuth. He walks through the pre-call research he wants reps doing to connect technical pain to a business number, and why he tells them to be careful about showing it too early. He also covers his three hiring filters, what a muted seller says to a buyer, and what he's doing with the rep at 200 percent of goal who automated his own follow-up.In this episodeWhy Mark calls identity a non-optional problem, and what "critical path" changes about the saleThe step-by-step model for turning an earnings report into a cost per minute and a headcount numberWhy he tells reps not to present that model to a customer straight awayHow he runs the technical-pain-to-dollars conversation inside a one-on-one deal reviewWhy "I'm not technical" and "let me bring in my engineer" are career-limiting in this categoryThe alley-oop between AE and SE, and what twenty minutes on mute tells a buyerEnergy, excellence, experience: his three hiring filters, in that order, and why experience comes lastWhat he's doing with a rep at 200 percent of goal who built his own Claude workflowAbout the guest: Mark van Oppen is Chief Revenue Officer at SecureAuth, which he joined in 2026. He was previously VP of Sales and then CRO at FusionAuth, and before that held go-to-market roles across Blue Box, IBM, Heptio and VMware.Notable quotes"I refer to identity as a non-optional problem.""You're not going to be right, but you're going to be in the right ballpark.""It should not be the seller goes on mute and disappears for 20 minutes."Chapters (approximate)00:36 — Ninety days in, and how the SecureAuth motion differs from developer-led04:04 — Identity as a non-optional problem10:28 — The cost-per-minute homework13:24 — Coaching it inside deal reviews19:09 — Empathy for goalposts that moved23:30 — The AE and SE alley-oop25:42 — Energy, excellence, experience32:31 — The rep who automated his own follow-up38:08 — The next 90 days Support the showThe Cyber Go-To-Market Talk is the show for cybersecurity sales leaders, founders, CROs, and go-to-market operators looking to improve cyber sales performance and build more predictable revenue growth. Hosted by Andrew Monaghan, founder of Unstoppable.do, covering cyber sales leadership, revenue leadership, sales onboarding, forecasting, pipeline generation, and cybersecurity go-to-market execution.Follow me on LinkedIn for regular posts about growing your cybersecurity startupWant to grow your revenue faster? Check out my cybersecurity sales consulting and trainingNeed ideas about how to grow your pipeline? Sign up for my newsletter.

Most leadership advice assumes people are fixed and organizations are machines. We don't buy that. People change, teams adapt, and every interaction leaves a trace, which is why we're using a garden metaphor to tie together the biggest lessons from Antoniette Roze, Ron Friedman, and Frans Campher. When leadership is a living ecosystem, your job is not to “control the machine,” it's to tend the conditions where trust, clarity, and good work can grow.We start with communication as planting: the difference between having an idea and helping someone receive it. If you've ever explained something “clearly” and still met confusion or resistance, the problem may be soil, not seed. We dig into generative listening, how people interpret messages through history and emotion, and how real co-creation happens when input can actually shape outcomes.Then we zoom out to team performance and team productivity. Individual optimization does not guarantee collective performance, especially when focus time becomes someone else's bottleneck. We walk through what a high-performing team needs: shared goals people understand, role clarity that prevents waiting, and interdependence that matches how work really flows. Along the way, we bring in behavioral humility (with a nod to Robert Sapolsky) to replace snap character judgments with curiosity and smarter accountability.Finally, we go inward. Leadership masks, persona, authenticity, and shadow show up in the room whether we admit it or not. You'll leave with five questions to use before your next important conversation and a simple one-week experiment to run in a single team or meeting. Subscribe, share this with a leader who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Send us Fan MailSupport the show✅ Follow The Leadership Project on your favourite podcast platform and listen to a new episode every week!

Introduction What happens to a company that has run two hundred proofs of concept and still cannot point to one that paid for itself? Rafael Broshi says that is roughly where financial services sits after two years of generative AI experimentation, and he does not think the models are the reason. Broshi has an unusual vantage point on this. He built a brand new insurance product, took it to the admitted market, watched it fail to find buyers, and rebuilt his company around the software his team had written to run it. In this episode he walks host Joshua R. Hollander through why demos survive and production launches do not, what has to be written down before a process can be automated at all, and where an AI agent should never be allowed to improvise. Guest Bio Rafael Broshi is co-founder and CEO of Notch, an AI platform for building and deploying agents inside highly regulated industries. He spent nearly ten years in the Israeli military, as did both of his co-founders, and the three of them started Notch about five years ago as something else entirely: a specialty product insuring digital assets including crypto and social media accounts, launched in the admitted market across 47 states with Hartford Steam Boiler. That product did not find a market. The platform the team built to run their own MGA became the company. Notch now deploys agents across customer experience, claims intake, document ingestion, and underwriting workflows for insurers, banks, and asset managers, and is backed by Lightspeed, Jibe Ventures, Munich Re Ventures, and Phoenix. Key Topics -Why a new insurance product is the wrong startup bet - Cyber insurance launched in 1997 and took until roughly 2015 to catch on, and no startup survives an eighteen year runway regardless of how much it raises. -Innovate on distribution, not on the product - Broshi argues that the insurtechs that generated real returns over the past decade changed how insurance was sold rather than inventing new coverage. -What happens between a working POC and a failed launch - Agents are non-deterministic, so they break as knowledge, guardrails, and process complexity scale, and by the time a project reaches that point its trajectory is easy to change. -Why he does not believe in forward deployed engineers - He calls the FDE model system integration under a new name, and asks what happens at use case number two hundred inside a five thousand person carrier. -Why breaking down the process is the part that actually fails - He ties the 75% digital transformation failure rate to the difficulty of mapping a process across departments, and describes AI agents as RPA 7.0 with the same underlying requirement. -Where agents stay probabilistic and where they must not - Empathy in a first notice of loss conversation cannot be scripted, but the order of the fifteen intake questions cannot be left to a model. -The subagent architecture behind auditability - Fifteen to twenty subagents run concurrently in a single conversation, each owning one question, so no action happens without a model that can explain it. -What disqualifies a process entirely - No API access to the data, prediction problems that belong to older machine learning, and any process with no written SOP. Notable Quotes "With Gen AI it's extremely easy to show a demo and to show something working in a POC, but when it reaches production, things go south extremely fast." "Launching a new agent is a business transformation to a specific department. And it's an HR problem as much as it's an IT problem." "The scars that you now carry on your back, those are your only assets that are worthwhile." "Everyone says they're doing AI. Don't choose vendors according to presentations. Always do multi-vendor POCs." Resources Guest: Notch: https://www.notch.cx/ Rafael Broshi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafael-broshi-435a77105/ Notch on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/notchapp/ Host & Organization: Joshua R. Hollander on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuarhollander/ Horton International (USA): https://www.horton-usa.com/ Insurtech Leadership Podcast (LinkedIn Showcase): https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/insurtech-leadership-show Subscribe & Review If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe on your favorite platform and leave a review. The Insurtech Leadership Podcast is available on YouTube, Podbean, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

Episode Detail When wildfire risk pushed many insurers to retreat from the California homeowners market altogether, CSAA Insurance Group chose a different path: reward the homes that actually harden against fire with a three-year rate guarantee and a discount of up to 30 percent, and keep writing business through it. In this conversation, Mike Zukerman, President and CEO of CSAA Insurance Group, joins Bryan Falchuk to talk about what that choice has actually looked like inside a company that insures around 600,000 California homes, why he believes a healthy, competitive insurance market serves customers better than any single carrier cornering it, and how CSAA is using AI to give its claims and customer service teams more room for empathy rather than replacing them. They also get into what it takes to hold a culture together across a workforce that is 97 percent remote, and why Zukerman thinks the basics of caring about a customer, even when the answer is no, still decide who wins a soft market. Every choice Zukerman describes here, the underwriting, the AI, the culture, comes down to the same discipline: doing the harder, more proactive thing on purpose instead of waiting for a crisis to force it. Guest Bio Mike Zukerman is President and CEO of CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA insurer serving members across 23 states and Washington, D.C. He was appointed to the role in May 2024 after serving as interim CEO since August 2023, succeeding Tom Troy. Zukerman joined CSAA Insurance Group in 2011 as Chief Legal Officer, a role he held for roughly twelve years, and also served as the company's acting Chief Operating Officer in 2014. Before joining CSAA, he spent about two decades in technology and legal leadership roles, including at GeoVera Holdings, Critical Path, Sega, and Netopia. He holds a law degree from American University and a bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley, where he has also guest-lectured at the Haas School of Business on law and entrepreneurship. He was named 2017 Corporate Counsel of the Year by the San Francisco Business Times. Zukerman serves on the boards of the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA), the Bay Area Council, and Keep Tahoe Blue. Show Notes: Wildfire Risk: Rewarding Home Hardening, Not Retreating From It: CSAA guarantees at least three years of coverage, plus a discount of up to 30 percent, for any home that meets the IBHS Wildfire Prepared Home standard. Zukerman says CSAA has non-renewed at most about 2 percent of its book, even as other carriers stopped writing new homeowners business in parts of California entirely. Despite the state's reputation, Zukerman cites a LendingTree study ranking California the eighth-cheapest state for homeowners insurance, behind Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Colorado. Zukerman wants more competitors back in California, not fewer: a robust, competitive market serves customers and the state better than any single carrier absorbing all the risk. AI as a Force Multiplier for Empathy, Not a Replacement for People: CSAA remains a high-touch business by design: callers reach people in the US, even as some competitors move claims intake to agentic AI. AI now listens in on claims calls and generates the summary, freeing the person on the phone to focus on the customer instead of scrambling to document everything, and it can catch details, like a passing mention of back pain, that a stressed human might miss. Zukerman compares the shift to the arrival of ATMs: bank tellers didn't disappear, they were up-leveled to more judgment-based work, and he expects claims and customer service roles to follow the same path. He expects most carriers to lean on agentic AI by default within three to five years, but says CSAA will give customers the choice between a human and AI rather than force one. Culture and Distributed Work: Humility, Not Proximity: About 97 percent of CSAA's roughly 4,000 employees work remotely, split between roughly 3,000 call center staff and 1,000 knowledge workers in underwriting, finance, and legal. Zukerman keeps the leadership team meeting every two weeks, in person once a month, backed by what he calls close to zero real constraint on the travel budget for teams to get together. He's built the culture intentionally around humility: people feeling safe enough to say "I don't know" or ask for help out loud, which he calls flattering rather than a weakness. CSAA runs 14 employee-led culture groups and regular volunteer programs, and recently opened a new office in Phoenix, where the company now employs more people than it does in California. Customer Delight in a Softening Market: Zukerman points to a record: 54 percent of auto insurance customers shopped for a new policy last year, and he expects retention, not new acquisition, to be the growth lever in the soft market ahead. He argues delight doesn't always mean solving the problem: even when CSAA can't waive a deductible or has to deny part of a claim, the outcome that keeps a customer loyal is feeling like the person on the phone actually cared. He makes the point through an unlikely source: a maddening call with his cable provider that never solved his problem but still left him feeling genuinely cared for. Career, Liberal Arts, and Learning How to Think: Zukerman spent the first half of his career in technology and law before joining CSAA Insurance Group in 2011 as Chief Legal Officer. He points to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's advice to study liberal arts, and says he gave his own kids the same counsel: use college to learn how to think before specializing. He compares AI's disruption to the arrival of the light bulb, noting that new tools have repeatedly reshaped which skills matter without eliminating the need for judgment. Prior Guests from CSAA Insurance Group Ryan Vigus, EVP, Personal Lines Product Management Laurna Castillo, SVP, State Product Management Debbie Brackeen, Chief Innovation & Corporate Development Officer This episode is brought to you by The Future of Insurance book series (future-of-insurance.com) from Bryan Falchuk. Follow the podcast at future-of-insurance.com/podcast for more details and other episodes. Music courtesy of Hyperbeat Music, available to stream or download on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music and more.

Guiding Question:How might, not just a turtle, but a whole mural of colorful characters, co-designed by the students at a local kindergarten, uplift students and faculty and have a positive impact on wellbeing?  Key Takeaways:Thinking local when it comes to our community partnershipsBuilding relationships onsite with community partners rather than one-off opportunities or fundraisersAddressing authentic needs - In this case gathering ideas from the students at the local school on the theme for the muralIf you have enjoyed this podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also we'd appreciate it if you could please leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. Inspire Citizens Student Leader Micro-CredentialLearn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programsConnect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettesAccess free resources for global citizenship educationShare on social media using #EmpathytoImpactEpisode Summary On this episode of Empathy to Impact, host Scott Jamieson meets up with Gene, Anya, Kyra, & PamPam, high school students and community artists from Shrewsbury International School in Bangkok, Thailand. We talk about a project that they chose to be involved in that connected to their changemaker superpowers and addressed an authentic needs of one of their local community partners, Mercy Center Kindergarten. Through this long-term partnership, they were able to collaboratively identify a challenge and work together to transform the school playground by taking a plain wall and painting it with a bright, vibrant mural. This mural continues to uplift the community and has had a positive impact on everyone who uses the playground. Join us to hear about how this project came together.Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.

Welcome back to the Word on Fire Show. I'm Matthew Petrusek, senior director of the Word on Fire Institute and the host of the Word on Fire Show. Thank you for joining us. The evolutionary behavioral scientist and public intellectual Gad Saad recently published an influential book entitled Suicidal Empathy: Dying to Be Kind. In it, Saad argues that much of the West has, unfortunately, come to embrace a perversely deficient understanding of empathy, twisting the natural and otherwise noble human capacity to feel and respond to other peoples' sufferings into a moral license to upend the moral, economic, and political order. According to the dictates of suicidal empathy, for example, society should prioritize criminals over victims, illegal immigrants over citizens, lawbreakers over law abiders, racial identity over competence, adult sexual expression over childhood innocence, and trans women––that is, men pretending to be women––over real women. Suicidal empathy's endgame, Saad warns, is nothing less than societal ruin and the eventual totalitarian eclipse of the individual. How, from a Catholic perspective, should we assess these claims? Is Saad's characterization of suicidal empathy and its dangers accurate? If so, how should we, as Christians, constructively respond? What role, in particular, should the biblical conception of love play in defining what it means to show true compassion and care for those in need? Here to discuss Saad's book and to explain how authentic Christian charity is—and is not—related to empathy, is Bishop Robert Barron. Topics Covered 00:00 | Introduction 01:40 | Bishop Barron interviews JD Vance 02:45 | How Saad defines "empathy" 04:45 | Saad's argument on the exaggeration of empathy 06:31 | Exploring the concept of "forbidden knowledge" 09:30 | "It will destroy the West"? 11:05 | Connecting wokeism and self-destructive empathy 12:33 | Can we square wokeism's moralizing mandates with its amoral claims? 13:40 | Tracing the movement's origins 16:27 | Mistaking empathy for love 22:01 | Recognizing the fallenness of our emotional lives 27:39 | Does love equate to niceness and kindness? 28:50 | What about "love thy neighbor"? 30:42 | Distinguishing a proper preference for the poor from its unhealthy overemphasis 32:46 | Addressing the Christian impulse beneath the wokeist trappings 34:42 | Listener question: Where was God before time? 36:33 | Join the Word on Fire Institute Links: Word on Fire Institute: https://institute.wordonfire.org/ NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member! Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners . . . like you! So become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity.

Imagine if the way we design learning could shift from just delivering content to genuinely connecting with learners on a personal level. That's the essence of our chat with Jackie Pelegrin, a passionate instructional designer who believes in the power of empathy and intention in education. Instead of merely focusing on what students need to know, Jackie encourages us to think about how we can make them feel valued and empowered. It's a thought-provoking discussion that dives into the emotional aspects of learning, and trust me, it's a game changer for anyone involved in education. Jackie takes us through her journey of writing her book, 'Designing with Love,' which is steeped in her experiences and insights from years in instructional design. She highlights various models and theories that serve as the backbone of effective curriculum development, such as the well-known ADDIE model. But what sets her apart is her advocacy for blending different instructional strategies to meet diverse learner needs. This isn't just theory—she provides practical examples of how to implement these ideas in real-world scenarios, making it accessible for educators at every level. As we wrap up, Jackie shares her thoughts on the importance of assessment and revision in curriculum design, emphasizing that education is a dynamic process that must evolve with the times. The conversation is peppered with light-hearted moments that keep things engaging while driving home the point that education should be about connection, growth, and purpose. If you're eager to rethink how you approach teaching or instructional design, this episode is packed with wisdom and warmth that'll inspire you to design learning with love.Takeaways:Transforming the way we design learning can deeply impact how people feel valued and capable.Great instruction isn't just about information; it's rooted in empathy, intention, and love.Jackie Pelegrin encourages educators to rethink learning experiences that foster genuine connections.The upcoming book, 'Designing with Love', emphasizes a human-centered approach to instructional design.Using cognitive load theory helps in creating clear, manageable learning experiences for students.Designing with intention means understanding that true learning goes beyond mere content delivery.Links referenced in this episode:designingwithloveblog.combuzzsprout.com

What Dogs Teach Us About Love (And How to "People" Better) with Dr. Chris Blazina [caption id="attachment_17241" align="alignleft" width="300"] Good Dogs & Difficult People: What Dogs Teach Us About Love[/caption] Why is it that we can purely love our dogs but often struggle to show that same grace to other humans? In this deeply insightful episode of Pure Dog Talk, host Laura Reeves sits down with psychologist and author Dr. Chris Blazina to discuss his latest book, Good Dogs and Difficult People: What Dogs Teach Us About Love. They explore the psychology behind our canine connections, why Sigmund Freud was a massive "dog person," and how the stress we carry travels straight "down the leash" to our canine companions. From scientific phenomena like the Left Gaze Bias to actionable advice on how to "people better," this episode is a guide to letting your guard down, repairing relationships, and allowing dogs to "love us into being." [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://puredogtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Why-Is-It-We-Dont-Love-People-the-Way-We-Love-Our-Dogs_.mp4"][/video]

In today's episode of Truth Wanted, Jon the Skeptick and Lil, The Beard of Empathy, tackle UFO footage, ancient alien theories, and biblical prophecies!Georgi in Bulgaria shares UFO footage from his YouTube channel, convinced he's captured something extraordinary. The hosts explain that without perspective, distance, or size reference, any object in the sky is just unidentified. Why does unidentified automatically mean aliens? What evidence bridges the gap between "I don't know what that is" and "therefore extraterrestrials"? Georgi's leap from mystery to conclusion skips the most important step: demonstration.Nick in IL argues that mythological stories reflect actual human encounters with advanced technology, not gods. If ancient people saw advanced tech, how do we distinguish that claim from pure speculation? What method separates your interpretation from fan fiction? The hosts press Nick on the difference between an interesting idea and demonstrable truth. Why should we accept your reading of myths over the simpler explanation that people made up stories?John in CA defends biblical prophecies and miracles as proof of divine truth. The hosts challenge translation issues, noting "virgin" versus "young woman" in Isaiah, and ask why miracles conveniently stopped when recording technology arrived. Why are there two contradictory creation accounts in Genesis? If the Bible is inerrant, why does it contradict itself on page one? John's confidence in prophecy crumbles under scrutiny of the text itself.Thank you for joining us this week! We will see you next time!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-wanted--3195473/support.

Leaders have more advice, tools, and resources than ever. So why are so many still overwhelmed? Don Gregori says we've been missing the bigger picture. He's the COO of First Factory and author of The Emergent Leader, a book about leadership, self-mastery, and building a strong brand. We're talking about what it takes to become a leader and build something that really lasts. What You'll Learn in This Episode How building yourself and building a brand are the exact same project Why empathy needs to be treated as a hard skill for managers What separates "emergent" leadership from static management models How to avoid getting overwhelmed by the sheer volume of new tech tools Why AI should serve the individual rather than replace human judgement Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (00:46) Building Yourself vs Building a Brand (04:30) Empathy as a Core Management Skill (06:08) Defining the Emergent Leader (09:34) Navigating Modern Information Overload (12:32) Managing Stress and Fear in Leadership (18:33) The Theater and Business Connection (22:34) Managing AI and the Human Element (28:44) A Brand That Made Don Smile About Don Gregori Don Gregori is the Chief Operating Officer of First Factory, a nearshore software development firm, and the author of The Emergent Leader. With a background spanning technology, strategy, and the performing arts, he focuses on self-mastery, organizational culture, and navigating rapid industry change through empathetic leadership. What Brand Has Made Don Smile Recently? During a recent trip to Maine, Don was brought a smile by Gelato Fiasco—a local favorite in Brunswick—and Middle East Coast, a regional brand making exceptional tahini-forward hummus. Resources & Links Connect with Don on LinkedIn. Check out his book, The Emergent Leader. Learn more on his website. Watch or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon/Audible, TuneIn, and iHeart. Rate and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to help others find the show. Share this episode — email a friend or colleague this episode. Sign up for my free Story Strategies newsletter for branding and storytelling tips. On Brand is a part of the Marketing Podcast Network. Until next week, I'll see you on the Internet! Listen & Support the Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most people think occupational therapy is what happens after something goes wrong. Tyler Broome is here to tell you that's exactly the framing that's costing patients their independence. In this episode of the Your Health University Podcast, Jamie sits down with Tyler Broome, a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant at Your Health, to explore what OT actually is, how it fits into a truly integrated care model, and why the therapy team often sees the earliest signs of decline — before anyone else on the care team does. Tyler brings a uniquely grounded perspective, shaped by a baseball career, a grandmother's fall, and years of working inside the homes of real patients. He articulates something most healthcare systems have yet to fully grasp: that medical outcomes and functional outcomes are deeply connected, and that a care team working in silos is a care team leaving gaps. In this episode: Why occupational therapy is defined by daily function — bathing, dressing, meal prep, medication management — not just physical recovery How OT's presence in the home gives the care team "functional health intelligence" no clinic visit can replicate The difference between saying your system is integrated and actually delivering integrated care Two real patient stories where early cross-disciplinary communication prevented a crisis from becoming a catastrophe Why the shift to value-based care makes therapy's role not just important — but essential If you work inside the Your Health system — or if you've ever wondered what the therapy team actually contributes — this conversation will change how you think about the care happening around your patients every day. www.YourHealth.Org

Today, we have a conversation about time, memory, and the bittersweet geography of human sorrow. Georgi Gospodinovis widely considered one of the most daring voices in contemporary European literature. His acclaimed novel, The Physics of Sorrow, won the prestigious Jan Michalski Prize in 2016, blending ancient myth and quantum physics to chronicle the delicate realities of post-socialist Eastern Europe. Joining him is Angela Rodel, a brilliant linguist, musician, and translator whose profound artistic empathy carries the flowing cadences of the Bulgarian language into vivid English. Together, this extraordinary creative duo made history by winning the 2023 International Booker Prizefor Time Shelter—the first book written in Bulgarian to ever receive the honor.Time Shelter is a masterfully dark, funny, and prescient novel. It begins with an enigmatic psychiatrist opening a clinic that treats Alzheimer's patients by meticulously recreating past decades to match their internal clocks. But the experiment quickly escapes the clinic walls, triggering a pan-European crisis where entire nations hold democratic referendums to choose which era of the past they will retreat into. It is a book that holds up a mirror to our own world, exploring what happens when a civilization faces a deficit of meaning and tries to weaponize nostalgia.(0:00) The Trap of Nostalgia(1:22) The Nonlinear Approach to Storytelling(3:53) Translating the Atmosphere(4:31) The Pandemic of the Past(6:37) Death and the Gardener(9:49) The Translators Calling(11:00) Slowing Down Time(13:14) Storytelling vs Propaganda(15:54) Translating the Atmosphere(18:19) What makes a good life? What has given your life meaning?(20:56) Reflections on God and the Stories His Grandmother Told Him(23:43) The Importance of Hugging, Empathy and StorytellingEpisode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

The psychedelic renaissance is here — money is pouring in, states are legalizing, and a federal executive order has fast-tracked ibogaine research for veterans. But if you're a conservative, a skeptic, or just politically homeless, is there room for you in this movement? In this episode I welcome back therapist Karen King (last heard in episodes 81 and 97) alongside her co-author Wesley Smith, a small-c conservative who stumbled into psychedelics through a paragliding accident. Together they've written Sensible Psychedelics: Why the Psychedelic Renaissance Needs Conservatives, Skeptics, and the Politically Homeless.We dig into what Karen witnessed firsthand in the very first therapist training cohort: a week spent dismantling privilege and naming genders rather than discussing consciousness, clinical skills, or facilitation. We talk about why that ideological capture isn't just annoying — it's dangerous. When a patient's mind is cracked wide open in a psychedelic state, a facilitator who imprints their own politics is committing something close to abuse. Wesley shares the veterans angle, where an anti-colonial culture hopes to turn warriors into pacifists.But this isn't a cynical conversation. We explore the genuine healing psychedelics can offer — Karen's work helping a dying woman conquer her fear of death, Wesley's reconciliation with his late father — and ask the questions this movement keeps avoiding: Why does psychedelic culture skew so far left? Where are the liberals whose journeys made them more curious about people they'd dismissed? And can a self-regulating, transparent ecosystem — maybe even one built around churches — grow up outside the captured certification boards?Are you an ROGD parent looking to do some deep, inner work for healing? A trusted friend has a special small-group offering called “Parents Heal Together” which might be a good fit for you. To learn more, please sign up here for a free informational webinar.Books mentioned in this episode:Sensible Psychedelics: Why the Psychedelic Renaissance Needs Conservatives, Skeptics, and the Politically Homeless — Karen King & Wesley SmithHow to Change Your Mind — Michael PollanKaren King, MS, LMHC, LPC is a psychotherapist with more than 20 years of experience helping adults navigate trauma, anxiety, grief, and life's deepest transitions. The former founder of a multidisciplinary behavioral health clinic, she specializes in contemplative and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. With Wesley Smith, she co-authored the forthcoming Sensible Psychedelics: Why the Psychedelic Renaissance Needs Conservatives, Skeptics, and the Politically Homeless, which explores how psychedelics can bridge cultural divides rather than deepen them. Find her therapy practice at NewMindTherapy.com. Karen also hosts the Nuanced Therapist Network, a private, vetted community for heterodox therapists.Wesley Smith is a “small c” conservative psychonaut and writer working to bring the psychedelic renaissance out of the counterculture and into the living rooms of average Americans. After a head injury led him to explore nontraditional paths for healing, he found that psychedelics can deepen the values conservatives hold dear — faith, family, duty, and personal responsibility. His co-authored case in Sensible Psychedelics pairs evidence-based research with a culturally grounded argument for humility, gratitude, and moral clarity.[00:00:00] Start[00:03:15] Trump's Executive Order and State Psychedelic Laws[00:06:57] A Conservative's Accidental Path to Psychedelics[00:14:45] Karen's Path Through Ketamine-Assisted Therapy[00:18:50] Ideological Capture in Psychedelic Training[00:21:52] Imprinting Values, Vulnerability, and Veterans[00:29:07] Ketamine Case Study and Personal Growth[00:35:56] Why the Psychedelic World Skews Left[00:44:52] How Psychedelics Broadened Wesley's Empathy[00:48:33] Therapy as Dismantling Civilization[00:52:23] Regulation, Transparency, and Psychedelic ChurchesROGD REPAIR Course + Community gives concerned parents instant access to over 120 lessons providing the psychological insights and communication tools you need to get through to your kid. Now featuring 24/7 personalized AI support implementing the tools with RepairBot! 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In this episode, we reflect on why time is often an important element of development acceptance, in ourselves and with other people.Questions or thoughts you would like to share? I would love to hear from you. Email me at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com

Thom recognizes the common emotional bonds expressed by Country Western singer Jelly Roll on his last day of guest-hosting the Jimmy Kimmel show. Becoming emotional on the partisan criticism of his comments he opines that ‘Human Dignity Isn't Republican Nor Democrat' while remembering inspirational words of his father. Also, Who Else Is Concerned About Trump Starting a Crypto Bank Backed By An Abu Dhabi Sheikh?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Derek Champagne talks with Enes Kanter Freedom. Enes is a human rights activist, NBA star, Nobel Peace Prize nominee, and NY Times Best Selling author of the book: In The Name of Freedom. summaryIn this conversation, Ennis Cantor-Freedom shares his remarkable journey from a childhood in Turkey, where he faced societal pressures to hate, to becoming a prominent NBA player and a human rights activist. He discusses the challenges he faced in speaking out against injustices, particularly regarding the treatment of Uyghurs in China, and the personal sacrifices he made, including estrangement from his family and the threat to his safety. Through his story, he emphasizes the importance of empathy, the responsibility of influential figures, and the need to educate the next generation about human rights and social justice.takeawaysEnnis Cantor-Freedom's journey from Turkey to the NBA is marked by a commitment to human rights.He faced societal pressures to hate America but chose to embrace understanding instead.His family's support played a crucial role in shaping his values.The NBA provided a platform for him to speak out against injustices.He faced severe consequences for his activism, including threats to his family.Empathy is a key theme in his message to the world.He encourages others to use their platforms for social justice.The importance of educating the next generation about human rights is emphasized.He believes that silence in the face of injustice is complicity.His story illustrates the power of individual choices in the fight for freedom.Chapters00:00Introduction to Ennis Cantor-Freedom01:18Childhood in Turkey: A Journey of Understanding06:45Transition to America: First Impressions and Cultural Adjustments11:23NBA Career: From Draft to Stardom13:21Activism Begins: Standing Up for Human Rights16:51Consequences of Activism: Family and Personal Sacrifices18:52Living Under Threat: The Interpol List and Travel Restrictions20:58The Threat of Violence and Personal Safety22:22Joining the Boston Celtics: A New Chapter24:04Awakening to Human Rights Issues25:47Using Basketball as a Platform for Activism29:05The Cost of Speaking Out31:08Empathy: The Missing Ingredient32:23The Consequences of Activism37:26The Business of Basketball and China38:17The Responsibility of Influential Athletes40:46Taking Action: What Can We Do?Business Leadership Series Intro and Outro music provided by Just Off Turner: https://music.apple.com/za/album/the-long-walk-back/268386576

Can empathy actually become unhealthy? We often treat empathy as an unquestionable strength—but when caring turns into emotional over-responsibility, projection, rescuing, guilt, or self-abandonment, empathy can quietly begin controlling your life. In this episode of The Positivity Xperience, we explore the psychology behind over-identifying with other people's emotions, believing you know exactly how someone else feels, staying in relationships because you are terrified of hurting someone, and using the identity of being an "empath" to excuse your own behavior or tolerate unhealthy behavior from others. We'll discuss cognitive versus affective empathy, emotional contagion, projection, anthropomorphism, hypervigilance, anticipatory guilt, negative reinforcement, responsibility beliefs, and why people who grew up monitoring other people's moods may become adults who feel responsible for everyone's emotional state. We also examine why understanding someone's trauma does not require tolerating their behavior, how empathy can become rescuing, and why another person's pain does not automatically mean your boundary or decision is wrong. You'll learn how to distinguish between what you actually know about someone else's emotional experience and the story your own nervous system may be creating—including the ways we sometimes project human emotional narratives onto animals. Healthy empathy does not require self-abandonment. You can care deeply about another person's feelings without becoming responsible for preventing them. In This Episode Cognitive empathy versus affective empathy Why "I'm an empath" can become an identity Projection and assuming other people feel what you would feel Emotional contagion versus accurate emotional perception How childhood hypervigilance can look like extreme empathy Staying in relationships because you're afraid of hurting someone Anticipatory guilt and emotional avoidance Why understanding trauma can lead to excusing harmful behavior Anthropomorphism and projecting human stories onto animals Empathy versus rescuing Why another person's disappointment doesn't automatically mean you did something wrong The responsibility distortion: "They're upset, therefore I caused it, therefore I must fix it" How to practice empathy without abandoning yourself Empathy should help you understand other people. It should not require you to disappear for them. Become A Patreon: www.patreon.com/thepositivityxperience Let's Work Together: www.thepositivityxperience.com  

Empaths are often incredibly good at understanding everyone else. But how much of that empathy are you giving yourself? In this episode of Your Yes Filled Life, Brenda sits down with psychiatrist, bestselling author, and empath expert Dr. Judith Orloff for a conversation about empathy, boundaries, intuition, self-trust, and the importance of self-empathy. Because caring deeply about other people doesn't require abandoning yourself. Brenda and Dr. Judith Orloff - known as the Godmother of the Empath Movement, explore what it means to experience the world as an empath, why boundaries matter, how sensitive people can work with their nervous systems, and what changes when you begin extending some of the compassion you so readily offer other people toward yourself. If you're someone who can understand everybody else's needs, feelings, reactions, and reasons—but still struggles to honor your own—this conversation is for you. Resources: Dr. Orloff's Quiz for Empaths: https://drjudithorloff.com/quizzes/are-you-an-empath-20-question-self-assessment-test/ The Genius of Empathy by Dr. Judith Orloff: https://drjudithorloff.com/books-journals-and-card-decks/ Connect with Dr. Judith Orloff and learn about her: https://drjudithorloff.com/about-dr-orloff/ YES TO ME: September 15, 6–8 PM Pacific https://www.brendawinkle.com/yestome POWER: Sef Trust for Empaths - https://www.brendawinkle.com/yestome Keywords: Empath, Empathy, Highly Sensitive Person, Self Trust, Boundaries, Nervous System Regulation, Self Compassion, Intuition, Discernment, Burnout Prevention, Emotional Wellbeing, Personal Growth, Healing Journey, Judith Orloff, The Genius of Empathy, Your Yes Filled Life, Brenda Winkle

Today, don't wait for a tragedy to start showing love to one another. Step out and do it today! -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

 In this episode, Christopher Carr, Director One of Security Services at Texas Children's, discusses the evolving healthcare security landscape, including workplace violence prevention, behavioral health, employee protection and AI-powered training. He also shares strategies for building strong security programs through investment in people, cross-functional partnerships, data and analytics, and a family-centered approach to pediatric care.

Mimi Nicklin, who is a bestselling author and the Founder of Empathy Everywhere, a movement dedicated to the power of human connection joins Enterprise Radio… Read more The post Empathy Everywhere with Mimi Nicklin appeared first on Top Entrepreneurs Podcast | Enterprise Podcast Network.

Susan Herman, LCSW, is a veteran clinical social worker with over three decades of experience spanning child welfare, residential treatment, military social work, and international healing initiatives in Vietnam. In this episode of If You've Come This Far, Susan joins Chris and Shaun to discuss her book, Breaking Up with the Patriarchy, and why true personal fulfillment requires deconstructing our relationship with dominant cultural norms.Rather than framing patriarchy solely as male dominance, Susan defines it as a 10,000-year-old "dominator worldview"—a framework built on fear, hyper-individualism, competition, and consumption. Drawing on Indigenous wisdom, clinical practice, and her own transformative life experiences, Susan offers a practical, pragmatic roadmap toward a kinship-centered worldview grounded in radical presence, bodily intuition, reciprocity, and long-term stewardship for future generations.Key Takeaways:The Abusive Relationship with Our Worldview: Why the 10,000-year-old dominator paradigm traps us in a cycle of compliance, consumption, and empty achievement.Early Roots of Empathy: How childhood encounters with Holocaust survivors and early callings shaped Susan's lifelong dedication to healing.Sovereignty Over Authority: Moving away from outsourcing authority to institutions, and stepping into personal sovereignty paired with relational accountability.Reimagining Needs: Comparing Maslow's hierarchy with the Blackfoot Nation's framework of self-actualization, community actualization, and 7th-generation perpetuity.Fear vs. Intuition: Why most fears are socially programmed to maintain the status quo, and how body-centered practices (Tai Chi, Qigong, Yoga) release stored trauma.Duty to Purpose: Shifting daily existence from "have to" (duty/obligation) to "get to" (purpose/meaning).Musical Closing: Susan shares a live, heartfelt rendition of the Prayer of St. Francis.Resources Mentioned: Susan's book: Breaking Up with the PatriarchyThe Hope Effect by Dr. Stephen TrzeciakMaking Peace with Vietnam (Documentary film by Stephen Emanuel)Research by Four Arrows (Don Trent Jacobs) & Darcia Narvaez on Indigenous WorldviewsMental App (getmental.com)

If your team doesn't buy into the vision, it's not because they don't care, it's because they don't see themselves in the story yet. Jim Robinson and co-host Lori Prust dig into how to actually cast a vision that sticks: the difference between a vision and a goal, why storytelling (not authority) is what gets people to follow, and how repetition turns a one-time pitch into a habit your whole team lives by.In this episode:

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

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today's episode is part of our summer series, Honoring the Individual. Over the summer months, we'll be revisiting some of our favorite conversations—episodes that remind us of a core truth: there is no one-size-fits-all approach to supporting children. Today I got to sit down with my dear friend, Eli Harwood, who you may know as @attachmentnerd over on Instagram, to dive into a topic that comes up so often, school refusal. We talk about what's really going on beneath school refusal, how to meet our kids with connection and structure, and why scaffolding their nervous system matters more than forcing compliance. This episode is full of practical strategies that help us show up differently for our kids and ourselves. Stay tuned in September for an exciting announcement that will make it easier than ever to move beyond generic advice and access support tailored to the individual child, student, or family you're supporting. Alright folks, let's dive in. Connect with Eli: Instagram: ⁠@attachmentnerd⁠ Website: ⁠https://attachmentnerd.com/⁠ Order the book: ⁠Raising Securely Attached Kids: Using Connection-Focused Parenting to Create Confidence, Empathy, and Resilience⁠ Podcast: ⁠https://attachmentnerd.com/podcast⁠ Connect with us: Instagram: ⁠@seed.and.sew ⁠ TikTok: ⁠@seedandsew⁠ Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: ⁠Take the Quiz⁠ Order ⁠Big Kids, Bigger Feelings⁠ and ⁠Tiny Humans, Big Emotions⁠  Website: ⁠seedandsew.org⁠ Credits: Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell Co-host: Rachel Lounder Production/editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh Graphics: Kayla Kurland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig Music by: ⁠Ruby Adams⁠ and  ⁠Bensound⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, we have a conversation about time, memory, and the bittersweet geography of human sorrow. Georgi Gospodinovis widely considered one of the most daring voices in contemporary European literature. His acclaimed novel, The Physics of Sorrow, won the prestigious Jan Michalski Prize in 2016, blending ancient myth and quantum physics to chronicle the delicate realities of post-socialist Eastern Europe. Joining him is Angela Rodel, a brilliant linguist, musician, and translator whose profound artistic empathy carries the flowing cadences of the Bulgarian language into vivid English. Together, this extraordinary creative duo made history by winning the 2023 International Booker Prizefor Time Shelter—the first book written in Bulgarian to ever receive the honor.Time Shelter is a masterfully dark, funny, and prescient novel. It begins with an enigmatic psychiatrist opening a clinic that treats Alzheimer's patients by meticulously recreating past decades to match their internal clocks. But the experiment quickly escapes the clinic walls, triggering a pan-European crisis where entire nations hold democratic referendums to choose which era of the past they will retreat into. It is a book that holds up a mirror to our own world, exploring what happens when a civilization faces a deficit of meaning and tries to weaponize nostalgia.(0:00) The Trap of Nostalgia(1:22) The Nonlinear Approach to Storytelling(3:53) Translating the Atmosphere(4:31) The Pandemic of the Past(6:37) Death and the Gardener(9:49) The Translators Calling(11:00) Slowing Down Time(13:14) Storytelling vs Propaganda(15:54) Translating the Atmosphere(18:19) What makes a good life? What has given your life meaning?(20:56) Reflections on God and the Stories His Grandmother Told Him(23:43) The Importance of Hugging, Empathy and StorytellingEpisode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

Philosopher Stefan Molyneux dares people to make him abandon ethics if UPB is shown to be self-contradictory or against reason and evidence. He also covers why prison is mainly about removing dangerous people, how conscience only forms in childhood, and why true moral change cannot just be switched on later.JOIN ME IN NASHVILLE SEPTEMBER 12! https://wordwardebate.com/Use code STEFAN for 10% off!GET FREEDOMAIN MERCH! https://shop.freedomain.com/SUBSCRIBE TO ME ON X! https://x.com/StefanMolyneuxFollow me on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@freedomain1GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/FREEDOMAIN2026

Send us Fan MailA pet medicine mishap kicks things off as we relive “Pilgate,” the moment Brik knocked arthritis meds off the counter and Bernoulli and Beaker ate a truly scary number of pills. Once everyone is safe, we shift to a bigger question that hits home for parents and teachers: are we asking kids to learn on devices that are built to distract them?We break down the changing screen time recommendations in schools, including major limits like those adopted by Los Angeles Unified, and why the evidence keeps pointing in the same direction: excessive classroom screen use is linked with weaker attention, worse reading outcomes, less handwriting, and more off-task behavior. We're careful about cause versus correlation, but we also get practical about what teachers see every day when an “entertainment machine” sits on a desk for hours. We talk about when technology actually helps, like targeted practice and the right science simulations, and why paper still wins so often.Then it's pet science time. A 2026 iScience study uses dog fMRI to test whether dogs can read emotion from human faces alone. The results are surprisingly sweet: happy faces light up reward-related brain regions, and dogs show different brain patterns for different negative expressions, even without voice, smell, or body language.Finally, we welcome back Dr. Jen Golbeck, professor, social media and AI researcher, and author of Think Like a Dog. We explore positive psychology for dogs, whether dogs “laugh,” how scent work can give a dog purpose, and how understanding a dog's perspective can improve behavior and well-being. If you like science, education, and pets, hit subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave us a review.Dr. Golbeck's links:Bio and Social LinksThink Like a Dog LinksThe Science Pawdcast LinksAll our social links are here!Support the showFor Science, Empathy, and Cuteness!Being Kind is a Superpower.All our social links are here!

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