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For two decades, organisations have invested heavily in ERP and procurement platforms to digitise source-to-pay. Yet many procurement leaders still find themselves managing critical processes in Excel, chasing approvals over email, and relying on experience rather than real-time intelligence to negotiate with suppliers. The uncomfortable truth? Most enterprise systems were built for control and record-keeping, not optimisation. Unfortunately, we now live in a world increasingly defined by margin pressure, supply chain volatility, and investor scrutiny. So archaic, clunky, limited technology is no longer good enough, especially in Europe with strong economic headwinds, that will last for several years and rapid growth of AI disruption. CFOs Want Efficiency. Procurement Is Under-Resourced. Today's forward thinking CFO's are laser focused on cost discipline, working capital, OpEx/CapEx optimisation, and resilience. Global advisory firms consistently reinforce this and amplify the need for urgent digital transformation and efficient implementation of AI technology across all functions, especially procurement. McKinsey & Company highlights that digital procurement leaders can unlock 5–10% cost savings while improving speed and compliance. PwC points to AI-driven automation reducing manual effort and improving decision quality across finance and procurement. Deloitte emphasises that procurement must move from transactional processing, to insight-led value creation to meet modern CFO expectations. The ambition is there. The problem is structural. Procurement teams are often: Lean relative to spend under management Burdened with manual processes Operating across fragmented systems Dependent on legacy ERP architecture Even when CFO's fully support cost efficiency initiatives, procurement leaders struggle to execute because they lack manpower, clean data, optimal process and intelligent tooling. The ERP Illusion: Control Without Intelligence Multinational ERP platforms — such as SAP S/4HANA, Oracle ERP Cloud, or Microsoft Dynamics 365 — are incredibly powerful financial engines. But they are not purpose-built data driven intelligence platforms, especially for areas such as procurement. They: Capture transactions. Enforce controls. Process invoices. Store supplier records. What they do not do well is: Continuously benchmark pricing. Detect commercial leakage, proactively. Provide dynamic, AI-driven negotiation insights. Surface supplier optimisation opportunities automatically. Remove friction from Supplier relationships. Worse, these systems are extremely expensive and complex. Companies often pay for vast feature sets they never fully deploy, let alone understand. Customisation is costly. Implementation cycles are long and upgrades can be highly disruptive. As a result, procurement teams have no choice but to revert to: Excel models. Offline bid comparisons. Manual supplier evaluations. Email-driven approvals. Even pen and paper in parts of the workflow. The industry becomes digitally "enabled", but not digitally optimised. Even Major Procurement Suites Have Limitations Many of the major procurement platforms such as Coupa, SAP Ariba, and Jaggaer have advanced the market significantly. Yet challenges remain: Rigid workflows. Heavy configuration. Limited/Non existent contextual AI. Fragmented modules across sourcing, contracts, and P2P. High total cost of ownership. They digitise process, but often stop short of delivering continuous, embedded intelligence. Procurement becomes systemised, but not truly strategic. AI Changes the Equation Artificial intelligence shifts procurement from reactive administration to proactive optimisation. Instead of merely recording what has happened, AI answers: Where are we overpaying? Which suppliers present commercial risk? Which contracts contain value leakage? Where can we renegotiate based on real-time market data? Which spend categories are fragmented and unleveraged? AI can: Benchmark pricing at ...

Join Seth Woolcock and Derek Brown as they break down the top metrics that you should be focused on when analyzing players in fantasy football! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 QB Metrics That Matter - 0:02:21 Hard Rock Bets - 0:11:24 RB Metrics That Matter - 0:13:15 FantasyPros Dynasty YouTube - 0:19:54 Pass-Catcher Metrics That Matter - 0:20:50 Helpful Links: Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator - Our Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator lets you complete a mock in minutes with no waiting between picks! Customize your league settings to match your league’s exact format. Premium subscribers can test trade scenarios by mocking with their traded draft picks. Prepare for rookie drafts AND dynasty startup drafts in one place! Use the Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator to dominate your rookie draft today at fantasypros.com/simulator! Trade Analyzer - Evaluate trades with confidence using FantasyPros' Trade Analyzer. Instantly see the impact of trades on your team and get expert recommendations. Whether you're making a 2-for-1 deal or swapping a couple draft picks for that stud who will help you win now, the Trade Analyzer will help you optimize your roster and make smarter decisions. Try the Trade Analyzer today at fantasypros.com/myplaybook or on the Fantasy Football My Playbook app and dominate your league! Join us on Discord - Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Seth Woolcock and Derek Brown as they break down the top metrics that you should be focused on when analyzing players in fantasy football! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 QB Metrics That Matter - 0:02:21 Hard Rock Bets - 0:11:24 RB Metrics That Matter - 0:13:15 FantasyPros Dynasty YouTube - 0:19:54 Pass-Catcher Metrics That Matter - 0:20:50 Helpful Links: Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator - Our Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator lets you complete a mock in minutes with no waiting between picks! Customize your league settings to match your league’s exact format. Premium subscribers can test trade scenarios by mocking with their traded draft picks. Prepare for rookie drafts AND dynasty startup drafts in one place! Use the Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator to dominate your rookie draft today at fantasypros.com/simulator! Trade Analyzer - Evaluate trades with confidence using FantasyPros' Trade Analyzer. Instantly see the impact of trades on your team and get expert recommendations. Whether you're making a 2-for-1 deal or swapping a couple draft picks for that stud who will help you win now, the Trade Analyzer will help you optimize your roster and make smarter decisions. Try the Trade Analyzer today at fantasypros.com/myplaybook or on the Fantasy Football My Playbook app and dominate your league! Join us on Discord - Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most organisations say Strategic Workforce Planning is a priority. Far fewer are prepared for what that actually requires. Because the challenge isn't just predicting how many people you'll need. It's understanding how work itself is changing, how skills are shifting beneath stable job titles, and how today's hiring, reskilling, and entry-level decisions are quietly shaping capability and leadership risk years into the future. In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, David Green is joined by Vincent Barat, Founder and CEO of Albert, to explore whether organisations are thinking about Strategic Workforce Planning at the right level - and what it really means to make workforce planning truly strategic in today's environment. Drawing on Vincent's experience working at the intersection of business strategy, skills, and workforce dynamics, this conversation explores: Why SWP is shifting from a planning exercise to a capability and risk discipline What truly puts the “strategic” in Strategic Workforce Planning beyond headcount and budgeting Where organisations most often struggle when trying to move from SWP theory to execution How AI is reshaping skills and tasks beneath job titles, and the implications for reskilling and redeployment Why reduced entry-level hiring today could create leadership and succession challenges tomorrow The practical priorities HR and people analytics leaders should focus on right now This episode is sponsored by Albert. Albert is your strategic workforce planning co-pilot, built for global HR leaders who are done with Excel, chaos, and finance-led headcount cuts. Albert helps you decode complex people data, anticipate change, and make confident, cost-saving decisions on skills and hiring without hiring a single analyst. Discover how to handle the people side of your long-range plan with zero guesswork at albertapp.com/davidgreen Links to resources: The SWP Cookbook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to screen (waay) more deal flow for your acquisition pipeline than you do currently? Here is exactly how to do that with AI (and I'm NOT talking about some clever new way to use ChatGPT).  

Most employees are using about 1% of what AI can actually do. Not because they're lazy. Not because they lack access. But because no one has shown them how to think with it. Meanwhile, somewhere in Silicon Valley, a 23-year-old is running a startup like they've got 28 PhDs sitting beside them—for a penny a minute. That gap isn't theoretical. It's operational. And it's widening by the hour.In this conversation, Kevin Surace and I dig into what that gap really means—for your productivity, your profession, and your relevance. From three-paragraph prompts to million-dollar consulting projects replicated in minutes, we explore why this wave looks familiar (desktop computers, the internet, Excel) and why it's moving faster than all of them. Resistance isn't noble. It's career-limiting.Related Links:Join the People Managing People CommunitySubscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcastsCheck out this episode's sponsor: DeelConnect with Kevin on LinkedInCheck out Kevin's website and Appvance.aiSupport the show

What should VCs actually look for in a fund administration partner?In this episode of VC10X, we sit down with Shalin Madan, Co-Founder of Formidium - a global fund administration platform supporting venture capital, private equity, hedge funds, and alternative asset managers with over $33B+ in assets under administration.We go beyond the surface-level checklist and unpack what truly matters when selecting a fund administrator - especially for emerging managers.⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comTopics covered:• The most overlooked due diligence question when choosing a fund admin• Why business model sustainability matters more than branding• How technology reflects internal discipline (and why “banning Excel” matters)• The hidden costs of managing operations in-house• Why durability is becoming more important than performance• How LP scrutiny is evolving• Why many funds and companies may not survive the next few yearsInfrastructure is no longer back office — it's strategy.If you're building a fund designed to last 10+ years, this episode will change how you think about operations, risk, and long-term durability.Timestamps:(00:00) - The Hidden Costs of In-House Operations(00:33) - Introduction to Fund Administration and Guest Shaleen Madan(01:49) - Sponsor: Podcast 10X for VCs(02:47) - Critical Due Diligence for Selecting a Fund Administrator(04:16) - How a Tech Stack Signals Quality and Reduces Risk(05:23) - Early Trends in Capital Flows and Investor Behavior(07:39) - The Institutionalization of Family Offices(09:09) - How Emerging Managers Can Handle Future Regulatory Changes(11:12) - In-House vs. Outsourcing: A Former Fund Manager's Perspective(13:54) - The Unique Operational Challenges of Crypto-Native Funds(16:35) - How Back-Office Needs Differ Across Asset Classes(20:09) - How to Properly Vet a Service Provider's Expertise(21:33) - A Contrarian Take on Capital Flows and Market Dynamics(26:56) - The Impact of AI on Pricing Power and Outsourcing(29:18) - Key Questions LPs Should Ask About Operational Infrastructure(31:36) - Lessons Learned from Rapidly Scaling a Business(33:26) - Where to Find Shaleen Madan and FormidiumConnect with Shalin:Website - https://formidium.com/Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shalin-madan-caia-b00239/Podcast Links:Prashant Choubey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabSubscribe to VC10X newsletter - https://vc10x.beehiiv.comSubscribe on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@VC10X Subscribe on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vc10x-investing-venture-capital-asset-management-private/id1632806986Subscribe on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7F7KEhXNhTx1bKTBFgzv3k?si=WgQ4ozMiQJ-6nowj6wBgqQVC10X website - https://vc10x.comFor sponsorship queries, reach out to prashantchoubey3@gmail.com#VentureCapital #FundAdministration #EmergingManagers #PrivateEquity #VC10X

If you've been doing “more than your job” but your pay hasn't changed, this episode breaks down the 3-step salary negotiation script that turns your hard work into a clear business case your manager can say yes to. In this conversation, Yota Trom shares a practical method to prove you're already operating at the next level using a simple Excel self-evaluation worksheet—then shows how to connect your impact to measurable outcomes so the company sees the upside in paying you more. How to build a self-evaluation worksheet (current role vs. next role + proof) How to identify whether you're actually eligible for a raise/promotion before you ask How to handle the “you haven't been here long enough” objection with a business case How to quantify impact (the “show them the money” approach) so leadership pays attention Negotiate Anything: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code ANYTHING at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: ⁠⁠https://incogni.com/anything⁠⁠ incogni.com ⁠⁠Personal Information Removal Service | Incogni | Incogni⁠⁠ Data brokers are collecting, aggregating and trading your personal data without you knowing anything about it. We make them remove it. Connect with Yota www.yotatrom.com Contact ANI ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠negotiateanything.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!

Send me a messageOver 50% of companies say they're getting garbage supplier data. Over 40% never hear back at all.And we're basing ESG disclosures, compliance filings, and climate targets on that?In this episode, I'm joined by Lily Hogan, Senior Product Manager at 3E, to unpack why supplier data remains one of the biggest hidden risks in supply chain resilience and sustainability. In a world of tightening regulation, PFAS bans, digital product passports and rising scrutiny, visibility isn't optional. It's survival.You'll hear how a “simple” mobile phone can involve outreach to a thousand suppliers. We break down why email and Excel are still powering global compliance workflows in 2026. And you might be surprised to learn that 98% of the world's population now carries traces of PFAS, a stark reminder of how upstream risk becomes downstream impact.We explore how regulatory complexity is accelerating, why siloed data collection is undermining resilience, and how AI and digital product passports could finally reduce friction instead of adding to it. Because if you can't trust your supply chain data, you can't trust your risk model.Listen now to hear how Lily Hogan and 3E are reshaping supply chain resilience through smarter sustainability data and real visibility.Podcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's generous Subscribers: Alicia Farag Kieran Ognev And remember you too can become a Resilient Supply Chain+ subscriber - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent episodes like this one and give you access to the full back catalog of over 460 episodes.Podcast Sponsorship Opportunities:If you/your organisation is interested in sponsoring this podcast - I have several options available. Let's talk!FinallyIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to just send me a direct message on LinkedIn, or send me a text message using this link.If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover it. Thanks for listening.

Guest: Daniel Lyman, VP of Threat Detection and Response, Fiserv Topics: What is the right way for people to bridge the gap and translate executive dreams and board goals into the reality of life on the ground? How do we talk to people who think they have "transformed" their SOC simply by buying a better, shinier product (like a modern SIEM) while leaving their old processes intact? What are the specific challenges and advantages you've seen with a federated SOC versus a centralized one? What does a "federated" or "sub-SOC" model actually mean in practice? Why is the message that "EDR doesn't cover everything" so hard for some people to hear? Is this obsession with EDR a business decision or technology debt? How do you expect AI to change the calculus around data centralization versus data federation? What is your favorite example of telemetry that is useful, but usually excluded from a SIEM? What are the Detection and Response organizational metrics that you think are most valuable? Is the continued use of Excel an issue of tooling, laziness, or just because it is a fundamentally good way to interact with a small database? Resources: Video version "In My Time of Dying" book EP258 Why Your Security Strategy Needs an Immune System, Not a Fortress with Royal Hansen EP197 SIEM (Decoupled or Not), and Security Data Lakes: A Google SecOps Perspective The Gravity of Process: Why New Tech Never Fixes Broken Process and Can AI Change It? blog

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経理の若手社員に求められるスキル　「簿記3級レベル」は不十分？。　経理担当者は若手社員にどんなスキルを求めているのか。通信費や水道光熱費などの一括請求サービスを提供するインボイス（東京都千代田区）によると、最も多かったのは「Excel操作（関数、ピボット、マクロなど）」（38.2%）だった。

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: From Forgotten Anniversaries to Flourishing Relationships Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-02-15-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Zoltán az irodájában ült, az asztalán papírok halmaza, a számítógép monitora pedig tele volt Excel táblázatokkal.En: Zoltán sat in his office, papers piled on his desk, and the computer monitor was filled with Excel spreadsheets.Hu: Zoltán fáradt volt, szemöldökét összehúzva nézte a képernyőt, miközben kollégái beszélgetései tompán szűrődtek át a fülébe.En: Zoltán was tired, narrowing his eyebrows as he looked at the screen, while the murmur of his colleagues' conversations filtered into his ears.Hu: Az ablakon beszűrődő téli nap fényén keresztül próbálta összpontosítani gondolatait.En: Through the light of the winter sun streaming through the window, he tried to focus his thoughts.Hu: Február vége volt, egy szokványos munkanap, mégis különleges.En: It was late February, a typical workday, yet special.Hu: Elfelejtette a harmadik házassági évfordulóját.En: He had forgotten his third wedding anniversary.Hu: Ismét.En: Again.Hu: Amint az óra elérte a delet, Zoltán felkapta a kabátját, és sietve indult a lift felé.En: As the clock struck noon, Zoltán grabbed his coat and hurried towards the elevator.Hu: Egyetlen gondolat zakatolt az agyában: virágot kell szereznie.En: One thought raced through his mind: he needed to get flowers.Hu: A frissen felvett gyakornok, Boglárka, úton a kávéfőzőhöz találkozott vele.En: The recently hired intern, Boglárka, met him on her way to the coffee machine.Hu: – Minden rendben, Zoltán? – kérdezte Boglárka mosolyogva.En: "Is everything okay, Zoltán?" Boglárka asked with a smile.Hu: – Őszintén szólva, nem igazán – sóhajtott fel Zoltán.En: "Honestly, not really," Zoltán sighed.Hu: – Elfelejtettem az évfordulónkat, és szükségem van néhány virágra.En: "I forgot our anniversary, and I need some flowers."Hu: Boglárka felvonta a szemöldökét, majd bólintott.En: Boglárka raised an eyebrow, then nodded.Hu: – Tudok egy helyet a közelben,En: "I know a place nearby.Hu: ha szeretnéd, megmutatom.En: If you want, I can show you."Hu: A hideg szél belekapott Boglárka szőke hajába, amikor kiléptek az irodaházból.En: The cold wind blew through Boglárka's blonde hair as they exited the office building.Hu: Kettőjük közül ő tűnt a lelkesebb segítőnek, és ez kicsit megnyugtatta Zoltánt.En: Of the two, she seemed the more enthusiastic helper, which somewhat reassured Zoltán.Hu: A csendesebb utcákon átvágva, elhaladtak kávézók és apró boltok mellett, míg el nem értek egy szerényen berendezett virágüzlethez.En: Cutting through quieter streets, they passed by cafés and small shops until they reached a modestly decorated flower shop.Hu: Az ajtó felett lógó harang csilingelt, amikor beléptek.En: The bell above the door jingled as they entered.Hu: – Ez az? – kérdezte Zoltán kicsit kétkedve.En: "Is this it?" Zoltán asked a bit skeptically.Hu: Boglárka bólintott, és körülnézett a boltban.En: Boglárka nodded and looked around the store.Hu: A virágkészlet valóban szerény volt.En: The selection of flowers was indeed modest.Hu: A Valentin-napi roham után kevés maradék állt rendelkezésre: néhány hervadt rózsa és egyetlen életvidám, zöld potted növény.En: After the Valentine's Day rush, few leftovers were available: some wilted roses and a single lively green potted plant.Hu: Zoltán tanácstalanul nézett körbe.En: Zoltán looked around, uncertain.Hu: Vajon mi lenne a jobb választás?En: What would be the better choice?Hu: Boglárka csendben figyelte, ahogy Zoltán mérlegeli a lehetőségeket.En: Boglárka quietly watched as Zoltán weighed his options.Hu: – A potted növény – mondta hirtelen Zoltán.En: "The potted plant," Zoltán suddenly said.Hu: – Ez legalább él, és a növekedést szimbolizálja.En: "At least it's alive, and it symbolizes growth.Hu: Ezzel is kifejezhetem, hogy dolgozni akarok a kapcsolatunkon.En: With this, I can express that I want to work on our relationship."Hu: Boglárka bólintott, és mosolya egyetértést tükrözött.En: Boglárka nodded, her smile reflecting agreement.Hu: Zoltán megkönnyebbülten ment a pénztárhoz.En: Zoltán went to the checkout with relief.Hu: Az apró virágbolt elhagyása után Zoltán érzékelte a közeledő változást.En: After leaving the small flower shop, Zoltán sensed an approaching change.Hu: Felfedezett valami fontosat: a tett őszintesége sokkal értékesebb, mint egy pompázatos gesztus.En: He discovered something important: the sincerity of an act is much more valuable than a grand gesture.Hu: Ahogy visszasiettek az irodába, Zoltán már nem érezte magát ugyanannak a hibát ismétlő embernek.En: As they hurried back to the office, Zoltán no longer felt like the person repeating the same mistake.Hu: Rájött, hogy ideje jobban odafigyelni a számító tennivalókra, a személyes kapcsolataira, és nem csak a munkájára.En: He realized it was time to pay more attention to meaningful actions, personal relationships, and not just his work.Hu: Egy potted növény elég volt ahhoz, hogy elinduljon ezen az úton.En: A potted plant was enough to set him on this path.Hu: Ez a felismerés többet ért, mint bármelyik kimaradt évforduló.En: This realization was worth more than any missed anniversary. Vocabulary Words:piled: halmazamurmur: tompán szűrődtekcolleagues: kollégáifocused: összpontosítanimodestly decorated: szerényen berendezettjingle: csilingeltskeptically: kétkedvewilted: hervadtlively: életvidámpotted plant: potted növénysymbolizes: szimbolizáljaenthusiastic: lelkesgesture: gesztusmeaningful: számítórecently hired: frissen felvettrelief: megkönnyebbültendiscovered: felfedezettreassured: megnyugtattarealization: felismeréssincerity: őszinteségerepeated: ismétlőthoughts: gondolataitintern: gyakornokanniversary: évfordulójátcheckout: pénztárhozoption: lehetőségeketstruck: elértesense: érzékeltespreadsheets: táblázatokkalnodded: bólintott

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In questa puntata partiamo dalle Olimpiadi con una protagonista che di Giochi se ne intende davvero: Eleonora Giorgi, marciatrice azzurra con quattro partecipazioni olimpiche (Londra 2012, Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020 e Parigi 2024). Con lei affrontiamo una domanda che torna ogni volta che si accende il braciere olimpico: si può davvero ridurre un evento di questa portata a un semplice bilancio economico? O esistono effetti sociali, culturali e persino sanitari che non si possono misurare con un foglio Excel? Dalla spinta verso uno stile di vita più attivo al valore aggregativo dei grandi eventi, riflettiamo su ciò che resta oltre le medaglie. E poi il cuore sportivo: cosa rappresentano davvero le Olimpiadi per un atleta?Ci spostiamo poi nella Milano che corre con la Salomon New Shapers Run (21 febbraio 2026), una 10 km non competitiva che accenderà l'atmosfera olimpica in città. Ne parliamo con Andrea Trabuio, direttore generale di MG Sport, per capire cosa rende questo evento speciale in un calendario milanese già ricco di appuntamenti.Nel finale, spazio come sempre alle domande degli ascoltatori: con il designer Filippo Pavesi affrontiamo un tema molto concreto: quanto dura davvero una scarpa da running e quando possiamo considerarla "finita"?

Send a textHear directly from our experts—Sue, Simon, & James—who share real-world trends, new data findings, and actionable productivity insights. This month they are joined by special guest Ed Thompson We unpack how quick service restaurants (QSR) cut through rising costs and sharper peaks by separating delivery from dine‑in, scaling kiosks, and engineering seconds out of core tasks. Ed shares ground‑truth from trials that reveal hidden costs, smarter layouts, and why testing beats gut feel.• Defining QSR and why delivery changed everything• Price ceilings versus operational innovation• Separating driver pickup to protect space and speed• Hot hold units and lockers preserving food quality• Kiosks driving consistent upsell and lower labour• Loyalty and simple personalisation improving repeat visits• Micro‑layout tweaks multiplying capacity gains• Testing trials to surface hidden operational costs• Moving tasks out of peak to protect throughput• Staffing thresholds for sharper peaks and channel mixWe will be at the Retail Technology Show the 22nd and 23rd of April at the Excel in LondonWe've got the VIP party in partnership with Solvedby.AI on the 22nd April. Register here... VIP AftershowOur Productivity Forum takes place on 10th September in Birmingham. Register here... ReThink Forum 2026 #theproductivityexpertsRegister for the 2026 Productivity ForumFind us in the Top 50 Productivity PodcastsConnect to Simon on LinkedInFollow ReThink on LinkedIn

Book tour event details and ticket info here.An iconic cartoon character liberated from copyright, journalism from the world of competitive spreadsheeting, a controversial piece of US currency. Each year the Planet Money team dedicates an episode to the things we simply love and think you, our audience, will also love.In this year's Valentine's Day episode:The Public Domain Day list from Jennifer Jenkins' of Duke's Center for the Study of the Public Domain and her colleagues. Jesse Dougherty's article “Between the sheets at the college Excel Championship” which is behind a paywall. Here is Jesse's substack. 404 Media's excellent journalism on the tech that ICE is usingAn ode to the language of the penny, including songs like Pennies from Heaven. The only self-check out that doesn't waste your time. And we made public domain Valentine's cards. Download THE OFFICIAL Planet Money valentine here.Pre-order the Planet Money book and get a free gift. / Subscribe to Planet Money+ Listen free: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the NPR app or anywhere you get podcasts.Facebook / Instagram / TikTok / Our weekly Newsletter.This episode of Planet Money was hosted by Kenny Malone. It was produced by James Sneed with help from Sam Yellowhorse Kesler, fact-checked by Sierra Juarez, engineered by Cena Loffredo & Kwesi Lee, and edited by our executive producer Alex Goldmark.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

In this episode of the Grownlearn Podcast, I speak with Sean Tepper — Founder & CEO of Tykr — about what it really takes to invest intelligently and build a scalable fintech company from scratch. Sean started with a simple Excel-based stock rating model. Today, Tykr serves over 13,000 customers across 50+ countries and is raising a $1.3M seed round — after achieving strong product-market fit, improving conversion rates from 25% to 70%, and reducing churn below 5%. We discuss: • Where beginners should actually start with investing • Investing vs trading — and why most people confuse the two • The #1 mistake retail investors make • How to avoid losing money in the stock market • Why fundamentals still matter in a tokenized world • How Tykr outperformed the S&P 500 • What real product-market fit looks like before raising capital • SaaS subscription growth strategies that actually work Sean also shares transparent performance data, marketing insights (including YouTube as a lead engine), and why open-source calculations helped build trust with both users and regulators. If you're a founder, investor, SaaS builder, or simply someone who wants to make smarter long-term financial decisions — this episode delivers clarity.

It was a gathering of self-proclaimed nerds and STEAM teachers Dave Brelsford of Mervo, John Bachman of Western and City and Brian Watson of Poly join Nestor at Koco's Pub to educate him on bringing city students together with science, math and arts programming to excel in robotics, prepare for college and excel in the real world with solutions to problems. The post Dave Brelsford of Mervo High educates Nestor on bringing city students together with STEAM programming to excel in robotics and the real world first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

It’s Saturday, so get your ears on our new Ask Us Anything episode! This week we’re talking: ✏️ How to get balanced views in business and political commentary?

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Gestionar una gran cuenta sin un mapa es perderse. Demasiada gente, demasiados matices, demasiada información dispersa. En este episodio te doy una estructura práctica en 4 pasos para mapear cualquier gran cuenta, independientemente de su tamaño. No es un plan de cuenta completo, pero sí un documento que puedes mantener actualizado con 10 minutos a la semana. Lo que vas a encontrar: - Paso 1: La radiografía de la cuenta (datos clave, situación actual, oportunidades y tu propuesta de valor específica) - Paso 2: Mapa de personas y roles (decisor económico, decisor técnico, usuarios e influenciadores) - Paso 3: Plan de acción por fases (entrada, descubrimiento, propuesta y cierre) - Paso 4: Seguimiento y actualización (cómo detectar señales de alerta y evitar el autoengaño) También te cuento dónde guardar este mapa (Excel, Notion o CRM) y qué información incluir en cada sección para que sea simple, actualizable y accionable. Suscríbete a la newsletter semanal → https://eticacomercial.com/newsletterEscucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de El Podcast de las Ventas. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/870099

Ever wondered how Cannon would fare, having to actually watch multiple little ones and 2 dogs on top of it? Not well. They are pet-sitting 2 puppies and we proceed to watch the kids stuff these poor dogs with lots of cheese, more cheese, and then, cheesy eggs. Poor things. In a follow up to last week's Dig, we explore the IBLP version of finishing school, EXCEL. They have to train all these little ladies on how to grow up and be manipulated and coerced by their authorities. We look at how it evolved, what they were teaching, and get an outsiders view of these girls through a newspaper journalist embedded with them. Joy Branch is the girl you never want to meet. If you would like to support the work that we do, head on over to www.buymeacoffee.com/diggingupthedug where you can buy us a coffee, if you would just like to support us in a one-off fashion. Or you can support us monthly by becoming a member and then you will get access to our ad-free episodes and bonus content like Pickle episodes, Mildred Mondays, recipes, blog posts and more. We have a lot of fun over there with our community of Pickle People. We have Merp, I mean Merch! over at https://www.digging-up-the-duggars.dashery.comTake a peek at our episode visuals and Mildred related contact at instagram.com/digginguptheduggarspodAnd of course we have a P.O. Box 5973, Glendale, AZ 85312

This week, Mary Beard dons her VR set to experience a Roman cataclysm; and Mary Hitchman on the history of humanity's fascination with the moon.'The Last Days of Pompeii: The immersive exhibition', Immerse LDN, Excel, London, until March 15'The Medieval Moon', by Ayoush LazikaniProduced by Charlotte Pardy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Dickson welcomes event business success coach Nick Oxborrow to kick off 2026 with a candid conversation about his journey from hospitality into events, starting a business in Singapore, and the impact of the 2008 financial crisis. Nick explains why event professionals often struggle to monetise their skills, the importance of financial planning and relationship-building, how tech and AI should support, not replace, human connections, and practical tips for using simple tools like Notes and Excel to run events effectively. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form.

When you want to be successful, you need to make sure you are taking advantage of every minute of your day.  Some people make their success seem so simple.  Most successful entrepreneurs follow a routine that they know they can stick to on a consistent basis to get the results they ultimately want to achieve in life and in their business.  In today's podcast episode, I am covering some of the highly effective business routines that will keep you on task and ensure you are able to spend your days being as efficient as possible while enjoying your ultimate work-life balance.  Everybody views success differently, and this is true as far as your schedule goes as well.  Your schedule and routines will vary from other business owners, and that is alright.  Not only am I going to touch on morning and evening routines, but you will gain insight into how you can focus your time to manage your daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly business routines as well.  Routines are important to put in place, and it doesn't matter whether you are starting a business or side hustle, you're a self-employed individual, a solopreneur, entrepreneur, mompreneur, freelancer, small business owner, a remote, virtual, online, or in-house bookkeeper or accountant, a virtual assistant or VA, or other professional; it is never too late to start or improve your business routines.  These routines will work for you whether you are using a computerized software system like QuickBooks, Xero, Wave, or FreshBooks for your business finances or if you are doing your bookkeeping manually with an Excel spreadsheet or even a Google Document.  Listen in and make sure you are aware of these highly effective routines successful entrepreneurs use to reach their success…    Join us in a community built specifically for accountants and high-stress professionals.  You'll receive support, accountability, and a community that understands what you're going through. We focus on stress reduction, increasing productivity, time management, goal achievement, health, happiness, and desired lifestyle:  https://www.financialadventure.com/community Schedule your Complimentary Stress Audit And Clarity Session, where we'll work together to create a clear and focused plan and overcome the obstacles that stand in your way so that you can move forward and immediately start enjoying your life with less stress, increased productivity, and more time to spend doing what you love with the people you care about: https://www.financialadventure.com/work-with-me Accountants, CPAs, Bookkeepers, Tax Preparers & Financial Professionals, sign up here to get updates on upcoming opportunities & grab the Audit Of Your Well-Being & Balance Guide here: https://www.financialadventure.com/accountant Ready to set up your business?  I have a program to help you get your business set up so that you can start making money.  Sign up for this program here: https://www.financialadventure.com/start Are you ready to try coaching?  Schedule an Introductory Coaching Session today.  You'll have the opportunity to see how you like coaching with an Introductory Coaching Session: https://www.financialadventure.com/intro Join us in the Mastering Your Small Business Finances PROFIT LAB if you are ready to take control of your business finances and create the profitable business you are striving for.  Are you ready to generate revenues and increase the profit in your business: https://www.financialadventure.com/profit If You Are Ready To Choose, Start Or Grow Your Side Hustle, Get Your Free Checklist And Assessment Here: https://www.financialadventure.com/sidehustle Grab Your FREE guide:  5 Essential Strategies For Stress-Free Bookkeeping: https://www.financialadventure.com/5essentials Your FREE Online Virtual Bookkeeping Business Starter Guide & Success Path Is Waiting For You: https://www.financialadventure.com/starterguide Join Our Facebook Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenbusinessownersultimatediybookkeepingboutique The Strategic Bookkeeping Academy, including Bookkeeping Basics, is open for registration!  You can learn more and sign up here: https://www.financialadventure.com/sba Looking for a payroll solution for your business?  You can get an exclusive 15% discount on your payroll services when you sign up here: https://www.financialadventure.com/adp QuickBooks Online - Save 30% Your First 6 Months: https://www.financialadventure.com/quickbooks Sign up for a virtual coffee chat to see if starting a Bookkeeping Business is right for you: https://www.financialadventure.com/discovery Show Notes:  https://www.financialadventure.com This podcast is sponsored by Financial Adventure, LLC ~ visit https://www.financialadventure.com for additional information and free resources.

Finance teams in the energy, utilities, and renewable energy sectors face unique challenges, complex ownership structures, multi-entity consolidation, regulatory reporting, and constant market volatility. In this episode of CPM Customer Success, we discuss how CFOs, Controllers, and FP&A leaders are modernizing close, consolidation, and planning with a unified CPM platform. We share two customer examples to bring this to life: A fast-growing renewable energy developer that outgrew Excel as its portfolio of solar projects expanded. One of the world's largest battery recycling enterprises with a fragmented financial process.  If you're a leader in the energy or utilities space looking to deliver faster insights, improve confidence in the numbers, and support the transition to a more dynamic energy future, this episode is for you!      

In this episode of Future Finance, Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper explore how AI tools like Claude, Copilot, and Excel agents are transforming financial workflows in 2026. As the finance industry continues to evolve, AI is playing an increasingly crucial role in automating routine tasks, improving accuracy, and boosting efficiency.Paul and Glenn discuss their firsthand experiences with AI-driven tools, from tracking expenses and managing journal entries to building financial models. They also dive into the ways small and medium businesses are utilizing AI-powered Excel agents to streamline their financial processes without the need for expensive, traditional planning tools.In this episode, you will discover:The impact of AI agents in finance and how they simplify workflows.Personal experiences with Claude and Copilot in real-world finance tasks.How to integrate AI into your finance team's daily tasks.The benefits and challenges of AI-powered automation in finance.Paul and Glenn emphasize the importance of embracing AI in finance, highlighting how tools like Claude, Copilot, and Excel agents are transforming everyday workflows. They encourage finance professionals to experiment with AI, even if it means starting small.Follow Glenn:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbhopperiiiFollow Paul:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefpandaguyFollow QFlow.AI:Website - https://bit.ly/4i1EkjgFuture Finance is sponsored by QFlow.ai, the strategic finance platform solving the toughest part of planning and analysis: B2B revenue. Align sales, marketing, and finance, speed up decision-making, and lock in accountability with QFlow.ai. Stay tuned for a deeper understanding of how AI is shaping the future of finance and what it means for businesses and individuals alike.In Today's Episode:[00:00] – AI's Role in Finance[03:47] – AI Agents in Excel[06:12] – Claude vs. Copilot[09:27] – Automating Expenses & Journal Entries[15:56] – AI for Financial Models[21:21] – Future of AI in Small Business Finance[26:26] – Workflow Automation in Finance[35:28] – AI & Human Collaboration[39:31] – Experimenting with AI in Finance[41:45] – Data Quality & Governance[43:07] – Key Takeaway

¿Sabías que tu equipo de ventas podría ser hasta un 40% más productivo solo por usar correctamente un CRM? En este episodio de Con Licencia Para Vender, Jorge Zamora te revela los 3 errores más comunes que impiden que tus vendedores utilicen el CRM… y, sobre todo, cómo solucionarlos. Olvídate de obligar a tu equipo a rellenar datos por cumplir. Aquí vas a descubrir cómo mostrar el verdadero impacto del CRM en la venta, cómo reducir tareas manuales (¡menos tiempo perdido en Excel y más en cerrar negocios!) y la importancia de crear un roadmap claro que motive a los vendedores a adoptarlo de forma natural. Además, Jorge Zamora comparte casos reales y recomendaciones prácticas para que por fin dejes de adivinar el seguimiento y empieces a tener control total sobre tus procesos de ventas. Este episodio es imprescindible si eres gerente comercial, director de ventas o lideras un equipo que necesita más visibilidad, productividad y resultados tangibles. Aprovecha estos consejos para transformar tu gestión comercial y hacer que el CRM trabaje para ti, no al revés. Aprende cómo mejorar la productividad de tu equipo de ventas B2B, implementar CRM con éxito, liderar procesos de adopción tecnológica y evitar los errores más comunes en la gestión de oportunidades. Ideal para líderes y gerentes comerciales que buscan acelerar ventas y maximizar el uso de herramientas digitales como el CRM en sus organizaciones. ¿Te sirvió este episodio para identificar por qué tu CRM no se usa como debería? Compártelo con tu equipo y síguenos para recibir más estrategias de ventas de alto impacto en cada episodio. Agenda conmigo una llamada sin costo y te ayudaré a mejorar tus ventas Clientify - Reuniones https://linktr.ee/jorgeandreszamora

Imagine um videogame ganhando vida nas ruas de Toronto: esse é o espírito de Scott Pilgrim Contra o Mundo.Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera) é um jovem baixista de uma banda indie que leva uma vida aparentemente comum até conhecer a enigmática Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead). Apaixonado à primeira vista, Scott descobre que conquistar o coração dela não será nada fácil: ele precisa enfrentar os sete ex-namorados malignos de Ramona em batalhas que misturam artes marciais, humor nonsense e estética de videogame.Cada confronto traz um vilão carismático e memorável, interpretado por um elenco de peso:Chris Evans como o astro de cinema Lucas LeeBrandon Routh como o vegano superpoderoso Todd IngramJason Schwartzman como o manipulador Gideon GravesBrie Larson como Envy Adams, ex-namorada de Scott e estrela popKieran Culkin como Wallace Wells, o sarcástico colega de quartoAlém de participações marcantes de Anna Kendrick, Aubrey Plaza, Alison Pill e outros talentosSob a direção inventiva de Edgar Wright, conhecido por seu estilo visual dinâmico e cortes rápidos, o filme se transforma em uma experiência única: uma comédia romântica que se desdobra como um videogame cheio de referências à cultura pop, música alternativa e quadrinhos. Baseado na obra de Bryan Lee O'Malley, Scott Pilgrim Contra o Mundo é ao mesmo tempo uma sátira e uma celebração da juventude, dos relacionamentos e da busca por identidade.PIX: canalfilmesegames@gmail.comSiga o Filmes e Games:Instagram: filmesegames Facebook: filmesegames Twitter: filmesegamesSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KfJKthPodcast: https://anchor.fm/fgcastIntro - 0:00Scott Pilgrim Vs. the Excel - 2:59O que é "Scott Pilgrim Contra o Mundo"? - 4:00Notas dos agregadores - 15:23Tirando o bode da sala - 15:45Notas do Filmes e Games - 44:51Bilheteria - 52:30Momento Locadora - 54:05Revelação do FGcast #409 - 1:44:07Dicas do FGcast #410 - 1:49:51

Ep. 399 We are now transitioning from vibe coding to vibe working? Kieran dives into the historic evolution of AI from a tool you chat with to a team you manage, and why this changes the future of work. Learn more on the rise of agentic AI teams that autonomously handle projects, how Claude and similar models are embedding themselves directly into essential tools like Excel and PowerPoint, and why mastering outcome-based thinking (rather than task-based delegation) will separate those who thrive in the "vibe working" era from those left behind. Mentions Anthropic https://www.anthropic.com/ Claude https://claude.ai/ Get our guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/customgpt We're creating our next round of content and want to ensure it tackles the challenges you're facing at work or in your business. To understand your biggest challenges we've put together a survey and we'd love to hear from you! https://bit.ly/matg-research Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We're on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don't forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain' is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Produced by Darren Clarke.

What if you could cut your deal analysis time by 80%? Joel Bechtel was drowning in broker documents. T12s in one format. Rent rolls in another. OMs that looked completely different from the last five he’d reviewed. After spending hours copying and pasting data into Excel spreadsheets only to discover a deal wouldn’t work, he decided to build AI deal analysis software to solve the problem. Chris Lopez sits down with Joel, a software entrepreneur who spent 18 years building tech companies before pivoting to focus on his real estate portfolio. Joel currently owns 20 doors and recently analyzed 90 multifamily properties across Columbus, Nashville, and Raleigh markets. His AI deal analysis software extracts data from broker documents and runs underwriting in minutes instead of hours. The numbers are striking. What used to take 1-2 hours per deal now takes 10-15 minutes. That’s the kind of efficiency that lets you actually find deals worth pursuing instead of burning out on spreadsheet work. In This Episode We Cover: The Gmail hack Joel uses to automatically filter broker leads into a dedicated inbox for AI processing Why most investors waste hours on deals that will never work and how to filter faster How AI deal analysis software extracts data from T12s, rent rolls, and OMs automatically Current vs pro forma analysis and which variables actually matter when tweaking numbers The St. Louis deal that looked perfect on paper until due diligence revealed a critical problem How to sanity check AI results without adding hours back to your workflow Market metrics that matter including flood zones, fair market rents, and census data Why zero closings from 10 LOIs is actually normal in today’s market Joel also shares advice for investors who want to bridge into entrepreneurship, including why community and masterminds matter more than going it alone. Plus, why jumping from your W2 too quickly can actually hurt both your investing and your ability to get loans. Whether you’re looking to build your own AI deal analysis software or just want a smarter system for filtering multifamily opportunities, this episode breaks down the exact process. Watch the YouTube Video https://youtu.be/yKFUQ2hUJaM Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome & Episode Introduction 01:54– From 18 years in software to real estate investing 05:15 – Broker document chaos that sparked Deal Flow Pro 07:05 – How AI extracts data from T12s, rent rolls, and OMs 09:16 – Safeguarding against AI Hallucinations 12:36 – From 90 deals to 10 LOIs 15:11 – Fact checking market metrics: flood zones, rents, census data 17:13 – St. Louis due diligence story 22:02– Time savings: 2 hours down to 10 minutes 25:53– Merging investor and entrepreneur paths 33:00 – Deal Machine integration + where to find Deal Flow Pro Links in Podcast Deal Flow Pro – AI deal analysis software for multifamily investors Website: dealflowpro.io Promo Code: “Chris Lopez” for 14-day trial (no credit card required) Deal Machine – Off-market lead generation tool Crexi – Commercial real estate listing platform LoopNet – Commercial real estate marketplace

AI in commercial real estate is usually framed around predictions and pricing.   In brief: Underwriting delays come from manual data extraction, not Excel. Institutional CRE teams automate the data layer, not the model. Parsing rent rolls and T12s is now a scale problem, not a staffing one. AI underwriting is being adopted first by lenders and servicers. Speed and consistency are emerging as underwriting risk controls. This Demo Day conversation with Parag Goswami, CEO of Clik.ai, focuses on something more fundamental: how underwriting actually gets done.   The core insight is simple.   The bottleneck in CRE underwriting is not Excel.   It is the manual, error-prone work of pulling data out of PDFs and forcing it into models. Clik.ai does not replace spreadsheets.   It automates everything before the spreadsheet matters by automating the tedious data input to your Excel model and automating it.   That is why its earliest adopters are institutional lenders, servicers, credit teams, and acquisitions pros.   Add to this automated Trepp comparable data and you have a high-value, early underwriting model to screen deals using your own Excel model.   Bottom line Clik.ai eliminates friction in the earliest stage of deal evaluation by automating the grunt work of data inputting giving you faster underwriting and a significant competitive edge.   ***   At GowerCrowd, we are aggressively researching AI tools you can actually use and that bring real, immediate value to your business. Contact us to learn more.   Subscribe to my newsletter and get access to this transformational intel before anyone else:  https://gowercrowd.com/subscribe Email: adam@gowercrowd.com Call: 213-761-1000

Agents will soon retrieve data from MCP servers and offer formatting options you can interact with. The Copilot "preview pane" opens Word, Excel, and PowerPoint alongside your M365 Chat results. Viva Engage introduces a way to hide your colleagues messages from your feed. What else landed this week? 0:00 Welcome 1:55 Open Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Files in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat - MC1225199 4:03 Microsoft Teams: Teams Live Events is retiring - MC1226495 8:17 Enhancing Model Context Protocol (MCP) based agents with rich interactive UI widgets support - MC1227627 14:00 Viva Engage: New option to hide a user's messages - MC1226225 21:11 Drawn electronic signatures with eSignature for Microsoft 365 - MC1225195 24:09 Change meeting organizer via PowerShell cmdlet in Exchange Online - MC1227623

What happens when you have the ‘perfect’ corporate job at a top-tier firm with a clear path to partnership, but deep down, you feel a pull towards something else? For Alex Marks, the founder of New York’s cult-favourite ‘Sushi Counter’, that pull wasn’t just a distraction - it was the catalyst for trading a high-flying legal career for a world of total uncertainty. Before she was serving thousands of rolls a day, Alex was a successful M&A lawyer at the top-tier firm Herbert Smith Freehills. She loved the late nights, the adrenaline, and the "in the trenches" camaraderie. But a dream transfer to New York became the catalyst for her pivot when she faced an immediate culture clash. Realising the US corporate world was an "individual sport" she didn't want to play, Alex was faced with a choice: Stay in a job that wasn't a fit, or risk it all. She chose risk. Pouring her entire $100,000 USD life savings into an idea, she quit her job and, a week later, signed a lease for a tiny shop to sell the Australian-style sushi she couldn't find anywhere in the city. In this episode of Pivot Club, Sarah Davidson speaks with Alex about this massive industry leap. They unpack the "messy middle" of her entire journey: From the "primitive" Excel model that convinced her to take the leap, to the humbling reality of hand-filling 50,000 soy sauce fish with a syringe in her living room. Alex shares the unfiltered story of how she navigated intense online backlash just one week after opening and how she scaled from a team of one (plus a supportive boyfriend) to a staff of 30. Join us for a raw and practical lesson in naive optimism, a look into the grit required to build a business from the ground up and a powerful reminder that sometimes, the fear of regret is far scarier than the fear of failure. THE END BITS: Want more from Sarah Davidson? Check out her podcast Seize The Yay. Discover more Mamamia podcasts here. Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP. Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review. CREDITS: Guest: Alex Marks Host: Sarah Davidson Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser Senior Producer: Sally Best Audio Producer: Thom Lion This show was brought to you in partnership with Charles Sturt University. Australia's largest and most experienced online uni. Take the next step. Search Charles Sturt University online. Complete our short survey about education for for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8467038/Ch Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to tap the full power of your voice.Being present in communication isn't just mental. It's about the physical energy you bring into a space — particularly, says Patsy Rodenburg, the presence of your voice.“The physical presence of the human being is the most important thing we have,” says Rodenburg. As a world-renowned expert in voice, speech, and presentation, she has helped everyone from stage actors to prime ministers hone their speaking and awaken the power and presence of their voice. “The vast majority of people are born with amazing voices, and somewhere along the line, they lose them. My job is to return people to their full power in their body, in their breath, in their voice, in their ability to speak in an exciting way.”In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Rodenburg joins host Matt Abrahams to discuss embodied communication. From breathing techniques and managing tension to intentionally inhabiting space, Rodenburg's insights reveal how to communicate with greater power, presence, and the potency of your voice.To listen to the extended Deep Thinks version of this episode, please visit FasterSmarter.io/premium.Episode Reference Links:Patsy RodenburgPatsy's Books: Presence / Power PresentationEp.137 When Words Aren't Enough: How to Excel at Nonverbal Communication Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (02:56) - Foundational Voice Principles (05:58) - Activating Breath Through The Body (08:19) - Why Most Voices Just Need Use (11:49) - Defining Presence (16:02) - Using Space To Communicate (19:24) - The Final Three Questions (23:50) - Conclusion ********Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.This episode is sponsored by Strawberry.me. Get 50% off your first coaching session today at Strawberry.me/tftsJoin our Think Fast Talk Smart Learning Community and become the communicator you want to be. 

Tariq Choudry of Amazon Web Services talks about why AI pilots still fail, cyber risk, decisions over dashboards, & why AI will replace heroics, not humans.   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [04.13] An introduction to Tariq, his background, and role at AWS. "I spend my time thinking about how we move from software that explains problems to software that actually solves them at scale." [06.18] Why AI will replace heroics, not humans. "Supply chains are held together by caffeine, guilt, that one person that hasn't had a vacation since 2019. There are a lot of late nights and Slack war rooms, and there are groups of people that have the entire network in their hands. That's extremely fragile – and not scalable." [10.10] Why so many AI pilots still fail, what's going wrong with both technology and people, and the big problem with incentive and blame culture. "Pilots don't fail because the underlying model is bad. They fail because the organizations are very good at protecting how decisions are currently made. Companies are saying they want AI – but only if nothing important changes." "If all you're doing is trying to determine what failed, why, and who's to blame, you've missed the point." [15.30] How businesses can incorporate new capabilities and integrate them into their existing systems and workflows, and use agentic AI to surface the need for critical decisions earlier when there's more time and optionality. "Time is the one commodity you can't earn back… Use the agent to surface those weak signals earlier – that's when you still have options." [21.17] From dashboards and Excel to tribal knowledge in our workflows, how AI is exposing organizational debt, and what that means for teams. "You spend your time fighting the fires, and less time designing the new systems to prevent them." [26.49] What does all of this means for planners? "The best planners won't get replaced – they should be promoted!" [30.43] Why cyber risk is now a supply chain problem, and how AI can helps teams navigate it. "Your weakest supplier is your weakest point in your firewall." [33.39] Why people want AI but don't trust it, and why trust is built from predictability. "When humans make mistakes, over time we call that judgement. It comes from experience – that's a judgement call. But when AI makes that mistake, it's scandalous." "Trust isn't perfection, it's predictability." [38.37] Tariq's advice for how businesses can build trust in AI, prove predictability, and scale with confidence.   RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED:   Head over to Amazon Web Service's website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with AWS and keep up to date with the latest over on LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram or X (Twitter), or you can connect with Tariq on LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more from Amazon Web Services, check out 489: Time To Swap Your Axe For A Chainsaw: The Power of Agentic AI or 519: Overcoming The Perfect Storm: Moving Beyond Basic Automation To Realize AI's Full Potential. Check out our other podcasts HERE.

Episode: 00305 Released on February 9, 2026 Description: Many crime analysts are uncertain which AI tools are appropriate, useful, or even relevant to their role. In the fifth installment of Catching Up with Dawn, Dawn Reeby breaks down where artificial intelligence actually fits in crime analysis by focusing on practical tools analysts can use today. The conversation walks through specific examples involving ChatGPT, NotebookLM, and other AI-assisted platforms for tasks like creating cheat sheets, drafting policies, organizing meeting notes, developing roll-call videos, and communicating outcomes to leadership. Dawn also reminds listeners that Excel was once viewed with skepticism and is now standard in analytical work, reinforcing that AI is not a replacement for analysts but another evolution in the toolkit. Throughout the discussion, the emphasis remains on analyst judgment, review, and ethics, showing how AI supports stronger, more efficient analysis rather than replacing it.

Maxima is building AI agents that automate enterprise accounting while maintaining the auditability and control standards finance teams require. In a recent episode of BUILDERS, we sat down with Yogi Goel, CEO and Co-Founder of Maxima, to explore his eight-year journey at Rubrik from Series C through IPO, and how those lessons shaped his approach to solving the 70-80% of finance time currently wasted on manual work. Topics Discussed: Why Rubrik's approach—entering stagnant markets with first-principles thinking—became Maxima's blueprint Securing $3K-$5K POC commitments from Figma mockups before writing code Why Scale AI and Rippling rejected a point solution and demanded 3-4 modules from day one The compound startup model: building multiple products simultaneously to meet buyer expectations How 17% of CFOs are adopting AI tools today (vs 51% in software development) Why finance teams view AI agents as "digital college freshmen" who need proof of work Hiring from YouTube Studios, Apple, and Robinhood instead of legacy finance software companies How NetSuite World conference booth sizes revealed the data integration infrastructure gap The $3K-$5K validation threshold that proved finance pain was urgent enough to pay pre-product GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Demand generation unlocks engineering potential: Yogi learned from his Rubrik mentors: "focus on demand and if you have great engineers then they will solve the problems." Maxima built products in 2-3 months they didn't initially know were technically feasible—because customer demand pulled the engineering team forward. For founders with strong technical teams, customer demand should drive the roadmap, not engineering's comfort zone. Trust your engineers to solve hard problems when customers are waiting. $3K-$5K is the pre-product validation threshold: Before writing any code, Yogi secured POC commitments at this price point based solely on Figma mockups. This isn't about revenue—it's about proving urgency. Verbal interest means nothing. Small pilot commitments mean "we'll try it someday." But $3K-$5K pre-product means "this problem is urgent enough to pay before seeing a working solution." Use this threshold to separate real pain from polite interest. Sophisticated buyers will reject your narrow MVP: Scale AI and Rippling told Maxima explicitly: "If you will only build this one thing, we will not buy. You have to commit to building three, four modules." Conventional wisdom says start narrow, but enterprise buyers with complex workflows won't adopt point solutions that create new integration headaches. When sophisticated buyers articulate their real buying criteria, ignore the startup playbook. Yogi built a "compound startup" with 4-5 modules from day one because that's what the market demanded. Target acute pain over easy access: Early-stage companies (10-30 people) were easier to reach but finance wasn't urgent enough. At that scale, it's "build product, ship product"—finance operations aren't broken enough to warrant urgent attention. Companies at 500-1,000+ employees have finance teams drowning in manual work that prevents strategic contribution. Target where pain justifies urgent action and budget exists, not where calendar access is easiest. Hire intensity and first-principles thinking over domain knowledge: Maxima deliberately hired zero engineers from legacy finance software companies. Their frontend engineer came from YouTube Studios. Others came from Apple, Robinhood, Netflix—none with financial product experience. Yogi's three hiring criteria: "incredible intensity, huge confidence in themselves, and fast thinking mode." Domain expertise creates pattern-matching to old solutions. First-principles thinking creates breakthrough products. One team member didn't finish high school but is "one of the best out there." Make AI explainable or finance teams won't adopt: Finance teams adopted faster than expected because Maxima showed every calculation step. "If they can prove by looking at the Math, you know, 18 plus 88 plus 36 is X. And I can see the step of the work, they are willing to give it to them." This isn't about fancy UX—it's about auditor-grade proof of work. Finance professionals won't trust black box outputs. Build transparency into the product architecture, not as an afterthought. This explainability became Maxima's competitive moat. Conference booth sizes reveal infrastructure gaps: At NetSuite World, the largest booths weren't ERP vendors or payment processors—they were data integration companies. This single observation validated that enterprises are desperately solving data fragmentation problems. Companies manually download from Stripe, Snowflake, Salesforce weekly to build Excel pivots. Maxima invested in upstream integrations as core infrastructure from day one. Use industry conferences to validate where companies are spending money on workarounds—that's where infrastructure gaps exist. // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co // Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM

What happens when execution isn't enough to raise capital?In this episode of KP Unpacked, KP Reddy and Nick tackle a critical founder mistake: obsessing over traction while forgetting to sell the vision. Inspired by a portfolio company struggling to fundraise despite excellent execution, they unpack why venture capital demands storytelling (not just proof points) and why construction tech founders in particular fall into the "show me" trap when they should be in "tell me" mode.The conversation spans SaaS market dynamics (why KP canceled Salesforce mid-contract), the psychology of software loyalty (people love Excel, tolerate Salesforce), and why personalization unlocks joy in enterprise tools. Then they pivot to fundraising fundamentals: Elon Musk could pitch on outcomes alone but chooses to tell the Mars story. Why? Because investors back energy, mission, and vision, not spreadsheets.Key topics covered:Why KP canceled Salesforce after prepaying for the year and what that signals about SaaS churn in 2026The difference between software people love (Excel, Milwaukee Tools) vs. software they tolerate (Salesforce, SAP)Why usage data won't show up in earnings until 2027 and why the market is pricing in fear, not factsApplication layer thesis: why natural language interfaces will replace system-of-record UX entirelyThe critical founder error: pitching what you've done instead of where you're goingShow me vs. tell me: how to know when investors need vision, not validationWhy Elon Musk still tells the Mars story despite decades of execution proofThe hustler/hacker co-founder dynamic and why two hackers never raise capitalWhy construction tech founders index too hard on substance and struggle with showmanshipHow to separate customer narratives (narrow, fact-based) from investor narratives (expansive, visionary)The modern equivalent of "nice office space": swag stores, media presence, and dinner party bragging rightsIf you're a founder who's executing well but struggling to raise, an investor trying to understand why traction isn't translating to term sheets, or an operator wondering why personalization matters more than features, this episode will reset your fundraising strategy.Listen now.BuildingWorks & Brookwood Sponsors

Sheila Tabanli shares ways to overcome the curse of expertise and other ways to be inclusive in our teaching on episode 608 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast Quotes from the episode “I suggest, sign up to a course that you have no idea, and then we’ll talk later. In other words, feel what it means to be a novice.” – Sheila Tabanli “An expert in a field doesn’t necessarily mean they will be able to effectively teach that content.” – Sheila Tabanli “There are differences between how experts and novices look at this content.” – Sheila Tabanli “We can still slow down. We can still show how an expert solves a math problem without sacrificing from the rigor or the content.” – Sheila Tabanli Quotes from the episode Resources Guidebook for Reducing the Novice-to-Expert Perception Gap in Mathematics to Increase STEM Diversity, by Sheila Tabanli Minding the Perception Gap in College Math Classrooms and Beyond, by Sheila Tabanli for Inside Higher Ed Last-Day Activities Ideas from Sheila Tabanli, Featured In The Chronicle of Higher Education Teaching Newsletter Fostering Active Learning and Metacognitive Skills in a Cognitive-Science Based Math Course, by Sheila Tabanli for the International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning, by Pooja Agarwal and Patrice Bain A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science, by Linda Oakley Learning How to Learn: Powerful Mental Tools to Help You Master Tough Subjects, Dr. Terrence Sejnowski and Dr. Barbara Oakley Episode 106: Undercover Professor with Mike Cross College Matters Podcast

Construir software do zero nem sempre é inovação. Muitas vezes, é só mais caro, mais lento e mais arriscado. Quando vale a pena comprar, integrar ou adaptar uma solução pronta? Quando faz sentido desenvolver internamente? E como grandes empresas equilibram autonomia, segurança, inovação e governança sem travar a organização? No episódio do Hipsters.Talks, PAULO SILVEIRA, CVO do Grupo Alura, conversa com JOÃO COSTA, gerente de Inovação Aberta da Petrobras, sobre decisões reais de tecnologia em escala: make or buy, inovação aberta vs fechada, citizen developers, Shadow IT, IA corporativa e como fazer a adoção de novas tecnologias acontecer de verdade — não só no PowerPoint. Uma conversa prática sobre como inovação acontece fora do hype, dentro de uma das maiores empresas do Brasil, onde planilhas, software pronto, IA generativa e desenvolvimento interno convivem todos os dias. Sinta-se à vontade para compartilhar suas perguntas e comentários. Vamos adorar conversar com você!

Manuela Barcenas breaks down how marketing work has flipped from “writer + editor” to “manager of agents.” She shares two concrete workflows: (1) using Claude Projects to reposition and modernize 100 legacy blog posts in a week (including updated product messaging, AI-forward advice, and internal links), and (2) using Fellow's “Ask Fellow” to mine anonymized customer-call transcripts for original quotes and pain points—then turning those insights into publish-ready integration/use-case articles in hours, not weeks. The throughline: output is easy now; taste, judgment, and review are the differentiators.Timestamps0:00–0:00 - Intro1:18–2:54 Early Fellow days: one blog/week, months-long ebooks, craftsmanship vs scale3:06–3:26 Scale expectations now: Amazon's ebook upload limit anecdote (3/day)3:40–4:30 Fellow previously managing an “army of writers” → now mostly AI/agents4:36–5:00 “Taste” as the differentiator: what good content is + standing out5:53–7:12 The 100-post update explained: not link swaps—full repositioning + modernized advice7:25–9:36 Switching from ChatGPT to Claude; LinkedIn poll results + “context retention” theme9:48–10:21 Claude Projects setup: separate projects to maintain context and instructions14:43–15:29 Prompt versioning: internal links, new features, and repeated refinement cycles18:55–19:20 Demo: paste URL → Claude fetches page → follows checklist automatically19:26–20:24 Manuela's QA: she reads/edits everything; “taste” = final layer (like editing writers)21:38–23:17 Claude Skills discussion: turning repeated workflows into reusable MD “skills” (personal vs company-wide)25:42–26:26 SEO myth: focus isn't “AI penalty,” it's originality and substance (quotes, stats, real insight)26:38–28:39 Original content engine: Ask Fellow pulls anonymized customer-call insights by feature/integration28:39–31:21 Building documents from transcripts (pain points, best practices, FAQs, quotes) → export to Doc/PDF31:21–33:29 Feed exported insights into Claude Project to draft a tight article rich with customer quotes33:29–36:06 Why it works: management loop (outcomes → constraints → review → feedback) at faster cadence36:18–37:30 What's next: Claude Code / Claude “co-work”; projects as “mini employees”37:02–38:06 Personal brand workflow: Claude analyzes best LinkedIn posts → style guide + voice-based drafting (Whisper Flow)38:28–39:12 Wrap: AI speed is real; staying current requires constant learningTools & technologies mentioned (with brief descriptions)Claude (Anthropic) — LLM used for higher-quality long-context writing, structured rewrites, and content systems.Claude Projects — Workspace feature to keep persistent instructions/context per workflow (e.g., content optimization agent).Claude Skills — Reusable capabilities packaged as uploaded markdown files (personal or org-wide) to standardize output.Claude Code / Claude “co-work” — Anthropic workflows/webinars referenced for deeper automation beyond writing (emerging).ChatGPT — Baseline comparison model; Manuela notes switching due to Claude's perceived context + output quality.Excel + Claude — Mentioned via finance demo: using Claude in Excel to build financial models.Fellow.ai — AI meeting assistant used for transcripts, summaries, action items, and cross-tool integrations.Ask Fellow — Fellow feature that queries meeting knowledge (calls/transcripts) to generate anonymized insight docs.Anonymization (in Fellow) — Removes identifying customer details while preserving job titles/quotes for safe content use.Integrations (examples named) — Slack, Asana, HubSpot, Salesforce, Linear, Jira, Confluence (tools Fellow connects with).Whisper Flow — Voice-to-text capture tool used to speak ideas, then convert into styled writing (e.g., LinkedIn drafts).Subscribe at⁠ thisnewway.com⁠ to get the step-by-step playbooks, tools, and workflows.

Ian and Kat are back and talking things they think they are better at than they actually are...both skiing and the Microsoft Office Suite. From concatenating cells in Excel to creating works of art in PowerPoint, we delve into the products that every single person in the corporate world uses every day and where are our gaps are. Ian gives tricks to help fake it until you make it in Excel, Kat may be the world's foremost Word user (at least in her own mind), and they both then brag about flex their PowerPoint and OneNote skills. We then talk about how AI is being integrated into everyday tools, AND even talk about how Microsoft Teams runs on Cisco's collaboration endpoints (have to keep the bosses happy with the product pitch)! Also, you should just use Webex. It's the best. And secure. If you want to learn more about Webex, check it out here: www.webex.com

Debate da Super Manhã: Com a expansão dos pagamentos eletrônicos, especialmente no Brasil com o sistema PIX, a segurança nas transações digitais tornou-se essencial. As atuais facilidades na forma como as pessoas e empresas transferem dinheiro e realizam pagamentos atraem a atenção de cibercriminosos. No debate desta quinta-feira (5), a comunicadora Natalia Ribeiro conversa com os nossos convidados para falar sobre as tecnologias de proteção para quem faz uso da internet para pagamentos, as ameaças digitais e dicas para evitar golpes e fraudes na internet. Participam o mestre em Ciência da Computação, especialista em Cyber Segurança, fundador do Centro de Excelência em Inteligência Cibernética e professor de Segurança da Informação da UFPE, Henrique Vila Nova; o doutor em Administração, especialista em Gestão e Segurança da TI e professor do curso de Ciências da Computação da UNINASSAU Graças, Humberto Caetano; e a advogada especialista em Proteção de Dados do Escobar Advocacia, Maria Wanick Sarinho.

Could AI wipe out half of entry-level accounting roles? Blake and David recount a brazen “courier scam” on David's porch to unpack how deepfakes and spoofed calls fuel today's fraud (“less than 10% can tell AI video from real”). You'll learn practical controls—family code words, approval workflows—plus hands-on AI updates: Claude's Excel plugin and desktop agent, Gusto payroll in ChatGPT, and a prompt that forces AI to ask clarifying questions and wait for “go.”SponsorsUNC - http://accountingpodcast.promo/uncEarmarkCPE - http://accountingpodcast.promo/earmarkOnPay - http://accountingpodcast.promo/onpayChapters(02:02) - Personal Fraud Story: A Cautionary Tale (03:35) - Elder Fraud and AI-Driven Scams (06:53) - AI's Impact on Fraud and Security (11:39) - AI Tools for Accountants (19:40) - Earmark: CPE for Listening to Podcasts (22:01) - AI's Threat to Entry-Level Jobs (27:11) - AI Agents in Payroll and HR (35:20) - The Future of AI in Blue Collar Jobs (38:18) - AI's Role in Government Efficiency (39:52) - Simplifying the Tax Code with AI (41:42) - Payroll Innovations and AI (49:18) - Intuit's Career Pipeline Program (51:24) - Xero's New Features and AI Integration (58:48) - Conclusion and Upcoming Topics  Show NotesAI fakery turbo-charging fraud, cyber attacks https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/ai-fakery-turbo-charging-fraud-cyber-attacksThe Turing Reel https://runwayml.com/research/theturingreelThe Adolescence of Technology https://www.darioamodei.com/essay/the-adolescence-of-technologyLong-term Fears Build As 60% of U.S. Workers Say AI Will Cut More Jobs Than It Adds In 2026 https://allwork.space/2026/01/long-term-fears-build-as-60-of-u-s-workers-say-ai-will-cut-more-jobs-than-it-adds-in-2026/ADP® Accelerates AI Leadership with Launch of New AI Agents Designed to Solve Workforce Challenges https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/adp-accelerates-ai-leadership-with-launch-of-new-ai-agents-designed-to-solve-workforce-challenges-302672772.htmlExclusive: Gusto launching payroll inside ChatGPT https://www.thisweekinfintech.com/exclusive-gusto-launching-payroll-inside-chatgpt/Trump DOT Plans to Use Google Gemini AI to Write Regulations https://www.propublica.org/article/trump-artificial-intelligence-google-gemini-transportation-regulationsIntuit Launches New Career Pipeline Program to Empower the Next Generation of Accountants in the AI Era https://investors.intuit.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1296/intuit-launches-new-career-pipeline-program-to-empower-the-next-generation-of-accountants-in-the-ai-eraNeed CPE?Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040.SponsorshipsAre you interested in sponsoring The Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus.Need Accounting Conference Info? Check out our new website - accountingconferences.comLimited edition shirts, stickers, and other necessitiesTeePublic Store: http://cloudacctpod.link/merchSubscribeApple Podcasts: http://cloudacctpod.link/ApplePodcastsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAccountingPodcastSpotify: http://cloudacctpod.link/SpotifyPodchaser: http://cloudacctpod.link/podchaserStitcher: http://cloudacctpod.link/StitcherOvercast: http://cloudacctpod.link/OvercastWant to get the word out about your newsletter, webinar, party, Facebook group, podcast, e-book, job posting, or that fancy Excel macro you just created? Let the listeners of The Accounting Podcast know by running a classified ad. Go here to create your classified ad: https://cloudacctpod.link/RunClassifiedAdTranscriptsThe full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this page

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In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, joins Scott Becker to share practical insights on what separates top performers from the rest, from consistency and responsiveness to ownership and self reflection.