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Today we are joined by Dr. Lindsay Krasnoff, who is an historian, specializing in global sport, communications and diplomacy. She is also the Director of FranceandUS, and she lectures on sports diplomacy at New York University Tisch Institute of Global Sport. We met to talk about her most recent book: Basketball Empire: France and the Making of a Global NBA and WNBA (Bloomsbury, 2023). In our conversation, we discussed the rise of basketball in France, the differences between French and American basketball, and the way that French basketball stars such as Boris Diaw exemplify the new global “empire” of basketball that incorporates Africa, France and its overseas departments, and the USA. Krasnoff divides Basketball Empire into three parts that together investigate how French basketball developed from a low point in the middle of the 20th century to a global powerhouse contributing players to the NBA and the WNBA almost every year. Krasnoff argues that French basketball's success hinges on their ability make use of their connections both with the United States and with their former empire. In examining the growth of basketball in France, Krasnoff traces a sporting genealogy that links together players, coaches, and even commentators from around the globe who compete together in France and help produce a distinctive French style of basketball that nevertheless has appeal outside of the hexagon. In Basketball Empire, Krasnoff's first section takes off from her previous work on French association football, which looked at the development of Les Bleus. In the 1950s and 1960s, French basketball too was in crisis. In response, the French government, the Fédération française de basket-ball (FFBB), and even some sporting associations sought out new ways to improve the quality of play in France. Paris University Club brought in Americans who had played basketball in the NCAA but were now living in France to teach American approaches to the game. Individual players, including one of the earliest female French basketball stars Elisabeth Riffiod, watched film of American professionals like Bill Russell. The government redeveloped a national training centre: the National Institute of Sport, Expertise, and Performance (INSEP.) The French League professionalized in 1987. Since the 1990s, French basketball has enjoyed a rising number of successful EuroBasket and Olympic campaigns, including a men's silver and a women's bronze in 2020/21. Basketball Empire's second section uses micro-biographies to explore the ways that contemporary French players developed their skills, how they made their moves into the NCAA, the NBA or the WNBA, and the challenges and opportunities that these moves provided them as players. In this section in particular, Krasnoff's ability land and conduct interviews shines. She shows how diverse players, including Boris Diaw, Sandrine Gruda, Nicolas Batum, Marine Johannès, Diandra Tchatchouang, Evan Fournier, Mickaël Gelabale, and Rudy Gobert have become not only basketball stars but also informal diplomats that help build connections and translate between Africa, France and the United States. In the final section, Krasnoff considers why the French have been so successful at producing high quality men's and women's basketball players. She credits la formation à la française: the specific French training system that includes a national sports training center (the INSEP) as well as local and regional basketball academies (pôles espoirs). The future looks bright for French basketball and in our interview Krasnoff predicts French and US success in the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympiad. Keith Rathbone is a Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. He researches twentieth-century French social and cultural history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Tim Shurr is a world-renowned Peak Performance Mind Architect for millionaires, business owners, and high-achieving professionals. Tim quickly releases people from mental blocks while rapidly accelerating what he calls 'Peaceful Success' using subconscious reprogramming strategies developed over 36 years of research. His One Belief Away method is changing the game when it comes to freeing people from anxiety and attaining goals faster. He says you are just one belief away from your next big breakthrough. In this episode, Tim explains how childhood-formed limiting beliefs drive habits, emotions, and self-sabotage, and outlines a streamlined process: trace uncomfortable feelings to their root, provide missing inner resources, upgrade the core belief, and release trapped emotions like shame or anger. Using a client example of overcoming perfectionism, they discuss separating self-worth from achievements or body image, fostering self-compassion, and viewing life's challenges as game-like opportunities—where upgrading just one belief unlocks the next breakthrough. RESOURCES: Learn more about Tim here: http://Indyhypnosis.com Participate in his offerings here: https://www.survivingtothriving.me Social Media: Instagram: @realtimshurr | Tiktok: @timshurr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timshurr/ Get 15% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara CHAPTERS: 0:00 Introduction to Tim Shurr 1:55 Sponsor: Peluva Shoes 3:51 Tim's Background and Expertise 4:26 The One Belief Away Method 5:57 Awareness of Limiting Beliefs 6:02 How Beliefs Form in Childhood 7:04 Evolution of Tim's Hypnosis Approach 8:08 The Belief Upgrading Process 9:05 Following Feelings to the Root 10:01 Providing Resources and Shifting Beliefs 11:00 Somatic and Emotional Connections 49:05 Example: Overcoming Perfectionism 50:00 Releasing Emotions and Upgrading Feelings 51:07 Separating Self-Worth from Experiences 52:14 Applying to Body Image and Health 54:23 Judging Yourself with Love 55:00 Shifting Internal Experiences 56:07 Final Pearl of Wisdom: Life as a Game 57:20 Where to Find Tim Shurr 58:15 Closing and Thanks WORK WITH TARA: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how Tara can help you: TRY MY APP FOR FREE: http://taragarrison.com/app INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram @coachtaragarrison TikTok @coachtaragarrison Facebook @coachtaragarrison Pinterest @coachtaragarrison INSIDE OUT HEALTH PODCAST SPECIAL OFFERS: ☑️ Upgraded Formulas Hair Test Kit Special Offer: https://bit.ly/3YdMn4Z ☑️ Upgraded Formulas - Get 15% OFF Everything with Coupon Code INSIDEOUT15: https://upgradedformulas.com/INSIDEOUT15 ☑️ Rep Provisions: Vote for the future of food with your dollar! And enjoy a 15% discount while you're at it with Coupon Code COACHTARA: https://bit.ly/3dD4ZSv If you loved this episode, please leave a review! Here's how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to Inside Out Health Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-out-health-with-coach-tara-garrison/id1468368093 Scroll down to the 'Ratings & Reviews' section. Tap 'Write a Review' (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you!
✨ Start selling your first digital product for free in 10 minutes with MiloTree! ✨ Watch the video of the episode on YouTube here. If you're a blogger watching your ad revenue plummet after Google updates and AI disruptions, you're not alone. Traffic losses of 50-70% have become the new normal, leaving thousands of creators wondering if their years of hard work were for nothing. In my newest video, I shared the incredible story of Melanie, a registered dietitian and low-carb food blogger who transformed her dying blog into a thriving digital product business. In just 90 days, she went from $700/month in ad revenue to $6,500/month. Ten months later, she's now making $12,500/month—nearly three times her pre-crash income. The best part? She used the same expertise, the same email list, and the same audience she already had. She just changed her business model. In this post, I'll walk you through Melanie's exact week-by-week strategy so you can replicate her success, even if your traffic has tanked and your ad revenue has disappeared. Show Notes: MiloTree Sign Up for MiloTree's Free Plan 6 Purchasing Triggers Download The 3 AI Prompts You Need to Create a Freebie Cheatsheet Join The Blogger Genius Newsletter Subscribe to the Blogger Genius Podcast: iTunes YouTube Spotify Start Building Your Digital Product Business Today If you're watching your ad revenue disappear, if Google has crushed your traffic, if you're wondering whether your blog is still viable—I want you to hear this: Your work isn't worthless. You just need a different monetization strategy. You already have everything you need: ✅ Expertise (even if you don't think it's "expert level") ✅ An audience (even if it's small) ✅ Credibility (your existing content proves you know your stuff) What you need now is a platform that makes it easy to test, launch, and scale digital products without getting bogged down in complicated tech. Try MiloTree free—no credit card required. Set up your first coaching offer, workshop, or membership in minutes. Test it with your audience. See what works. Then scale it. Melanie went from $700/month to $12,500/month in less than a year. Your journey will look different, but the strategy is the same: Stop giving your expertise away for free Start with coaching to validate demand Scale with workshops and upsells Build recurring revenue with memberships Move fast and test often Ready to find your one gold mine product? Download my free AI prompt that will help you identify the exact product you should build first. This is the same framework I used with Melanie to uncover her digital product strategy. Your expertise is valuable. It's time to start charging for it. Let's go. Other Related Blogger Genius Podcast Episodes You'll Enjoy: The 5 Digital Products Creators Will Use to Make $10K–$50K/Month in 2026 How to Automate Your Digital Product Sales and Make Money While You Sleep How to Double Your Revenue with Order Bumps and Upsells (Without Getting New Customers) Why Your Email List Prints Money (And Exactly How to Build One Fast)
In this Episode of BiohackingVille, host Rob Rene introduces Dr. Tracy Stroup, a naturopathic doctor and chief health officer at Get Healthy Store, who shares her journey from personal training to natural health and biohacking. The discussion covers Dr. Stroup's new initiative, Quarterbacking Cancer, inspired by her friend's breast cancer misdiagnosis. She details navigating conventional and integrative oncology, emphasizing patient-centered care and education. The episode also highlights the Anti Appleseed Project, an annual integrative oncology event. Dr. Stroup discusses the importance of the mind-body-spirit connection, patient advocacy, and practical advice on supporting the body's natural healing processes over a two-year regeneration period. 00:00 Introduction to Biohacking and Healing 00:48 Meet Dr. Tracy Stroup 01:24 Dr. Tracy's Journey and Expertise 02:52 Quarterbacking Cancer: A New Approach 04:59 Integrative Oncology and the Anti Appleseed Project 10:47 Personal Cancer Journeys and Insights 13:02 Strategic Healing and Personalized Care 24:25 Embracing the Battle Within 25:12 The Football Team Analogy 27:24 Healing Through Motivation and Faith 30:14 The Power of Patience and Peace 34:25 The Two-Year Transformation Plan 37:17 Mind, Body, and Spirit Connection 38:33 Quarterbacking Cancer and Final Thoughts
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Welcome to Episode #523 - Today we discuss RF French Navy overprints and how to expertise them. Also we discuss the state of the collectables hobby and society membership.
When most founders look at markets dominated by Google or Apple, they see a dead end. Ariel Seidman saw an opening. Before founding Hivemapper, Ariel helped scale Yahoo Maps during a period when search and mapping were rapidly evolving. That experience gave him a front-row seat to how large-scale mapping systems are built — and how technical, capital, and organizational constraints shape the pace of innovation at scale. In this episode, he breaks down what it really takes to build a startup against giants: why data moats matter more than UI, how to layer products instead of attacking incumbents head-on, and how insider knowledge can become an unfair advantage — if you're willing to unlearn Big Tech habits that don't translate to startups. We also dig into Hivemapper's decentralized approach to mapping, the role of physical AI and real-world data, the tradeoffs behind crypto incentives, and why the future of maps looks more like a spatial intelligence platform than a navigation app. If you're thinking about taking what you've learned inside Big Tech and applying it to your own startup, this is a conversation you'll want to hear. RUNTIME 46:57 EPISODE BREAKDOWN (2:11) What is Hivemapper? (6:34) Scaling Yahoo Maps: Lessons from an Early Market Leader (9:04) Why Capital and Infrastructure Matter More Than Design (11:49) From Insider to Founder: Deciding to Build Again (15:00) Customer Discovery at Scale: Coverage, Accuracy, and the Long Tail (19:10) Beyond Navigation: Maps as a Spatial Intelligence Platform (22:46) Big Tech vs. Startups: Some Skills Transfer — and Some Don't (27:31) Building Against Giants by Building One Layer at a Time (31:39) Creating a Double Flywheel (and Making it Spin) (45:10) The Final Question LINKS Ariel Seidman Hivemapper Beemaps Hivemapper network blog Hivemapper Raises $18M From Multicoin Capital to Create the World's First Decentralized Mapping Network, 4/5/2022 Bee Maps, Powered by Hivemapper, Raises $32 Million to Scale the Next Generation of AI-Powered Mapping, 10/6/2025 SUBSCRIBE
Many podcasters feel pressured to "pick a lane," fearing that if they talk about all their expert topics in the same show, they'll confuse their audience. This "niched-down" anxiety often leads to burnout or a show that feels incomplete because you aren't bringing your whole self to the mic. In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, Alesia sits down with Brittany Biggett-Heeren, a group fitness instructor and health law expert, to discuss how she successfully integrated her diverse expertise into her show, The Wednesday Wellness Debrief. Beyond podcast strategy, we dive deep into the critical need for postpartum advocacy and maternal health awareness, especially for Black women who face unique societal pressures to "put the cape back on" immediately after childbirth. This week, episode 259 of Podcasting Unlocked is about bringing your full expertise to your podcast strategy! Brittany Biggett-Heeren is the host of a holistic wellness podcast dedicated to empowering professional mothers through the journey of Matrescence using the evidence-based Nine Pillars of Wellness framework. As a certified Pre- and Postnatal Fitness Specialist and former corporate manager with a background in Health Law, she brings a unique, highly-niche perspective to content strategy and business growth. In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, Brittany Biggett-Heeren is sharing the importance of understanding your whole self when podcasting and actionable steps you can take right now to have a multi-faceted show. Brittany and I also chat about the following: The "Whole-Self" Strategy: You don't have to choose between your professional expertise (like law) and your personal passions (like fitness). Use podcast segments to transition between topics, allowing you to serve as a comprehensive resource for your audience.The Postpartum Gap: Most pregnancy resources focus on the birth, but the postpartum period (the "fourth trimester") is often the most dangerous and under-supported phase for parents. Advocacy is essential to ensure mothers aren't treated as "afterthoughts" once the baby arrives.Dismantling the "Superwoman" Stigma: Black mothers, in particular, face intense societal pressure to recover instantly and handle everything alone. True recovery requires "getting back to the foundation" and treating postpartum healing like the major physical and mental event it is.Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on turning your podcast listeners into leads and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don't forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Podcasting Unlocked at https://galatimedia.com/podcasting-unlocked/ CONNECT WITH BRITTANY BIGGETT-HEEREN:InstagramPodcastYouTubeWebsiteCONNECT WITH ALESIA GALATI:InstagramLinkedInWork with Galati Media! Work with Alesia 1:1Free Download: 15 Ways to Improve Your Podcast Proud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective.
In this episode of the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance Insights podcast, hosts Mitch Dunford and Dr. Lisa Gardner talk with Deborah Buettner, CIC, personal lines underwriter and manager at Risk Placement Services. Deborah shares her inspiring story—from making cold calls at age 12 in her father's agency to building a thriving career in underwriting hard-to-place risks like homeowners, farms, aviation, and drones.She discusses how early experiences as a CSR shaped her understanding of underwriting, why continuous learning and designations like CIC matter, and how RPS's values-driven culture has kept her passionate for over two decades. This conversation is packed with insights on resilience, career growth, and the importance of integrity in the insurance industry.Key Topics Covered:✅ How Deborah started in insurance as a child✅ Transition from nursing to insurance✅ The role of a CSR and its impact on career development✅ Underwriting hard-to-place risks and E&S markets✅ Importance of professional designations like CIC✅ How company culture and core values drive successWhy Listen:If you're an insurance professional, aspiring underwriter, or simply curious about career growth in the industry, this episode offers practical advice and an inspiring story of perseverance and passion. Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.
Music educator and expert on helping kids with musci practice, Barbie Wong is back this week for her monthly conversation with us on the podcast. We address the topic of helping foster practice at home for music students that is focusted and systematic vs "playing through" that many families tell us they are lookng to avoid. Enjoy and let us know what you would add to our list! Links in this Episode: Find Chrstine's Books HERE Find Barbie Wong's Website HERE Book - Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise, by Anders Eriksson Join Christine & Barbie in the Musical Nest Community Resources at SuzukiTriangle.com Connect with Christine on Instagram Request a Parent Talk, Presentation, or Book Club Discussion with Christine TRANSCRIPT
How Busy Parents Are Building Passive Income Teaching What They Know The shocking truth about why your parenting experience is worth more than your college degree EPISODE SUMMARY Discover how busy parents are leveraging AI to transform their parenting knowledge into profitable digital products and online courses in just 15 minutes. Host Ace Allan shares the TEACH method—a simple, step-by-step framework to create, package, and market your expertise, turning everyday parenting victories into passive income streams ranging from $500 to $5,000 monthly. Learn why your real-world experience is more valuable than formal credentials and find out how to balance course creation with family life. This episode offers actionable marketing strategies and tips for entrepreneurs looking to build digital products for beginners, grow their email list, and capitalize on online entrepreneurship opportunities. Tune in to unlock your potential as a digital entrepreneur and start making money online while prioritizing what matters most: your family. KEY TIMESTAMPS & INSIGHTS 00:00 - The Silent Revolution 00:50 - The Three Core Promises 01:55 - The Kitchen Table Visualization 02:40 - The Success Vision 04:00 - TEACH Method 08:00 - Historical Context 09:00 - Experience as Expertise 10:00 - Whiskered Wisdom STRATEGIES SHARED 1. The TEACH Method Framework Target your expertise using AI prompts (3 min) Extract your framework with AI assistance (5 min) Automate content creation through AI (4 min) Create your course package (2 min) Host and sell on simple platforms (1 min) 2. Knowledge Validation Strategy Use AI to identify 10 specific problems you can solve Pick topics that make you think "I could help with that" Focus on 30-60 minute course solutions 3. Family-First Implementation Build during kids' downtime (cartoons, naps, bedtime) No 4 AM wake-ups or missed family moments Weekend sprint approach for maximum efficiency 4. AI-Powered Content Creation ChatGPT for framework development and lesson planning Real-world examples and common mistakes inclusion Quick wins for immediate implementation RESOURCES MENTIONED AI Tools: ChatGPT - Primary tool for content creation and framework development Specific prompts provided for each step of the TEACH method Course Platforms: Teachable - Recommended hosting platform Gumroad - Alternative simple selling platform Thinkific - Additional course hosting option Newsletter: AI Escape Plan Newsletter - Weekly strategies for parent entrepreneurs Focus on AI-powered side hustles that protect family time Available at https://DarkHorseInsider.com
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In this episode of the Real Estate Pros Podcast, host Micah Johnson interviews Mahmoud Elkhatib, a unique attorney with a background in chemistry and real estate investment. Mahmoud shares his insights on navigating real estate transactions, understanding client pain points, and the importance of community in the real estate industry. He emphasizes the need for creative problem-solving and the value of having an attorney who understands both the legal and practical aspects of real estate deals. The conversation highlights Mahmoud's approach to helping clients achieve their goals while navigating complex situations. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------
In this episode, Cutter Tyllia, Vice-President of Transformation at APi Group, shares his transition from leading an operating company to driving API Group's enterprise transformation. He discusses shifting from subject matter expertise to leading through influence and vulnerability, reflecting on his father's leadership legacy and the importance of mental resilience in balancing a high-stakes career with family.
Todays' guest has done something that only happens once in a generation. He's helped found a new insurance industry trade body. Most insurance trade groupings tend to feel as if they have been around forever. Rightly so, because in various shapes or forms most of them have. New bodies only tend to be born because something has changed in the market that requires them to come into existence. Here the big change is the growth in MGAs on the continent of Europe and the new trade body is called FASE, the Federation of European MGAs or more correctly in its French and Latin-language friendly version, the Fédération des Agences de Souscription Européennes. Today's guest is FASE's Executive Director Willliam Pitt and this podcast is all about finding out what has brought about FASE's inception and what needs in the European MGA community it is intending to serve. William has had a remarkable career in insurance on both sides of the underwriting desk as well as in consultancy, insurance marketing and indeed insurance journalism. He is both passionate and articulate about the forum that FASE is looking to provide for the industry and the fundamental drivers behind the seemingly inexorable growth in this part of the global insurance value chain. This makes for a really informative and thought-provoking discussion. You'll learn a lot and by the end of this podcast you'll be wondering why FASE didn't come into existence far sooner. NOTES: FASE's annual conference, the MGA Rendezvous will take place at the Hotel Arts in Barcelona on May 11 and 12 2026. https://fasemga.com/rendezvous LINKS https://fasemga.com/ We thank our naming sponsor AdvantageGo: https://www.advantagego.com
Randy Dillard, Sales and Transaction Tax Lead at TaxConnex, joined Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, for a Cloud Communications Alliance (CCA) podcast focused on one of the most complex—and often underestimated—issues facing cloud communications providers today: telecommunications tax compliance. Dillard explained that TaxConnex serves as a specialized outsourcing partner for telecom and transaction tax compliance, working closely with regulatory experts to deliver a unified approach that spans sales and use tax, telecom-specific taxes, and state and local filing obligations. Unlike general accounting firms, TaxConnex is purpose-built for the telecom and cloud communications industry, where tax requirements can extend far beyond state-level filings into counties, cities, and even ZIP-code-level jurisdictions. He emphasized that telecom taxation is fundamentally different from standard sales tax, with layered obligations that can include “tax on tax,” recurring billing changes, credits, and constant regulatory updates. With more than 50 states, thousands of local jurisdictions, and frequent filing deadlines, providers face significant risk if compliance processes are not handled accurately and consistently. Dillard also stressed the importance of timing, noting that providers should engage a telecom tax specialist before launching new services or expanding into new markets—not after revenue is already flowing. “It often makes sense to pause and speak with a telecom tax advisor before you open that honeypot,” Dillard said. “Understanding your obligations upfront can save you from costly penalties, audits, and surprises down the road.” TaxConnex's role, he explained, goes beyond filing returns. The company provides monthly tax liability reporting that shows what has been collected, where it is assigned, and how it will be remitted—giving providers visibility and confidence that nothing is slipping through the cracks. This becomes even more critical as AI-driven services and usage-based models create unexpected spikes in transactions and tax exposure. As an active member and sponsor within the Cloud Communications Alliance, TaxConnex views its role as helping demystify telecom tax compliance so providers can focus on growth, innovation, and customer success—while staying compliant in an increasingly complex regulatory environment. Learn more: https://www.taxconnex.com/
01/20/26: Al Aamodt worked at WDAY for 35 years, as an Editor at KVLY, was a news broadcaster at KFGO, and taught at MSUM. Jack Zaleski is a Columnist at the Forum and was their editorial page Editor for 30 years, and also was Editor of the Devils Lake Daily Journal. Jane Ahlin is a Columnist for The Forum and taught English at MSUM, and is an alum from UND and MSUM. All three journalists join Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio to cover all of the recent news, including ICE in Minneapolis, President Trump working to take Greenland, and more. Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Make Your Message a Movement, Tiffany explores a common paradox: the more experienced, impactful, and "evolved" a leader becomes, the harder it often is for them to explain what they do. Tiffany explains that this struggle isn't a sign of confusion, but rather a byproduct of depth. When your work shifts from transactional to transformational, it becomes multidimensional and harder to fit into a single sentence. This episode is a call to action for true experts to stop hiding behind "it depends" and start organizing their brilliance so they can rise above the noise of "performative" marketers.Key Takeaways- The "Depth Without Distillation" Bottleneck: True thought leaders don't struggle because they lack insight; they struggle because they haven't distilled years of experience into a clear structure. Without this, brilliance can come across as vague or exhausting to understand.- Focus, Don't Flatten: You don't need to "simplify" your work by cutting out its heart. Real clarity doesn't remove depth—it organizes it.- The Shift from Explaining to Orienting: - Experts explain: "Let me tell you everything I do." - Guides orient: "Here is where you are, here is what is happening beneath the surface, and here is how we get to where you're headed." - Orientation builds trust faster than explanation ever could.- The "Label Inside the Bottle" Problem: You are often too close to your own genius to see it clearly. This is why extraordinary leaders need an outside perspective to identify their "golden thread" and translate their depth into language that lands.- Clarity as the Antidote to Shiny Object Syndrome: When your brand is coherent at its core, you stop chasing the next "magic" AI prompt, sales script, or LinkedIn masterclass. Clarity gives you the range to choose the strategies that actually fit you.- Authenticity in the Age of AI: In a world of AI-generated avatars and "perfect" edits, showing up as your unedited, authentic self is a competitive advantage that allows you to scale more sustainably.Reflection QuestionsTiffany encourages listeners to sit with these three questions as they move into 2026:1. Do people understand my work before I even explain it? (Is it clear on your website and socials?)2. Does my brand reflect the leader I am becoming, not just who I have been?3. Am I still chasing tactics, or am I ready for an unshakable foundation?Mentioned Resources- The Brand Clarity Workshop Series: A deep-dive workshop designed to help you distill your depth into a message that lands. Special Offer: Use code LEGACY at checkout to get the workshop for just $7 (normally $97).Connect with Tiffany:- Linked InRate, Review, and Follow on Your Favorite Platform! If you loved this episode, leave us a review. And always make sure you're following the podcast so you never miss an episode. Follow now!
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Your modesty isn't making you more likeable - it's making you invisible to the people who desperately need what you offer... While you're busy staying humble and worrying about looking like a dick, someone out there who needs you, can't find you. Or they find you but don't believe you can help them because you're playing small. What This Episode CoversWe're tackling imposter syndrome, the resistance to "bragging," tall poppy syndrome, and all the cultural conditioning that keeps you making yourself smaller. The Big IdeasConfidence vs Arrogance:A. Owning your expertise: "I've spent 10 years learning how to solve this exact problem. I've worked with dozens of clients who've got results. I know what I'm doing and I can help you."B. Being a dick: "I'm the only person that can solve your problem. Everyone else is shit." One invites people in. The other pushes them away. Imposter Syndrome ReframedImposter syndrome is a refusal to integrate your experience into who you are. Your clients didn't pay you for luck - they paid you for your expertise. When you refuse to own that, you could say you're not being humble, you're being slightly dishonest. What Your Future Clients NeedThey're scared, uncertain, investing money that feels like a stretch. They need confidence in you. Your confidence gives them permission to trust you. Your belief that you can help them creates space for them to believe in their own transformation. Four Ways to Own Your Expertise Talk About Results - Show what happens because of what you do Be Confident in Your Messaging - Stop using "I think" or "maybe" or "it's just my opinion" Be Specific - Specific truths sound like expertise; vague claims sound like bullshit Own Your Perspective - Say "Here's what I've learned" not "I think this might work" Key Takeaways Your modesty is not a virtue if it's keeping people from finding you Your imposter syndrome is a refusal to integrate your experience Your fear of being "too much" robs your future clients of the confidence they need The people who need you are looking for someone confident and certain Ready to Do This Work?If you're ready to do the identity work around becoming the woman who has the business you want, let's explore working together. I've been doing this for a long time. I'm good at it.Book a call: https://go.oncehub.com/gillmoakeschat 00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:37 This Week's Topic: Owning Your Expertise04:39 Understanding Imposter Syndrome08:41 Overcoming Tall Poppy Syndrome10:47 Steps to Own Your Expertise15:06 The Identity Shift: Becoming Your True Self18:16 Conclusion and Call to Action
Unser heutiger Gast hat Betriebswirtschaft an der TU Berlin studiert und früh begonnen, sich für strategische Kommunikation und digitale Transformation zu interessieren. Er war viele Jahre in leitender Funktion bei einer großen Werbeagentur tätig, unter anderem als Managing Director. Später wechselte er in die Welt der Beratung und begleitete Unternehmen bei Innovations- und Change-Prozessen unter anderem als Mitglied in der Geschäftsleitung, Berater und Moderator für Transformationsvorhaben. Dabei rückte zunehmend ein Thema in den Mittelpunkt seiner Arbeit: Wie können Organisationen so gestaltet werden, dass Menschen sich mit all ihren Unterschieden einbringen können – und Vielfalt zu einer echten Ressource wird? Er ließ sich zum Mediator ausbilden, erweiterte seine Expertise durch systemische Aufstellungsarbeit und nutzt Methoden des Improvisationstheaters und künstlerischer Fotografie, um soziale Veränderung sichtbar zu machen. Heute verbindet er all diese Perspektiven in seiner Arbeit als Transformationsbegleiter, Facilitator und Mitgründer eines Instituts, das sich für inklusive Organisationsentwicklung einsetzt – mit dem Ziel, Strukturen neu zu denken, Macht zu teilen und Potenziale freizusetzen. Seit über acht Jahren beschäftigen wir uns in diesem Podcast mit der Frage, wie Arbeit den Menschen stärkt, statt ihn zu schwächen. In mehr als 500 Folgen und wahrscheinlich fast 700 Persönlichkeiten haben wir darüber gesprochen, was sich verändert hat und was sich noch verändern muss. Wie gelingt es Organisationen, Inklusion nicht als „nice to have“, sondern als echten Treiber von Innovation zu verstehen? Welche Rolle spielen systemische und kreative Formate, wenn es darum geht, alte Machtverhältnisse zu hinterfragen – und neue Räume zu schaffen? Und was bedeutet „menschenzentrierte Organisationsentwicklung“ ganz konkret im Alltag von Führungskräften, Teams und Transformationsprozessen? Fest steht: Für die Lösung unserer aktuellen Herausforderungen brauchen wir neue Impulse. Daher suchen wir weiter nach Methoden, Vorbildern, Erfahrungen, Tools und Ideen, die uns dem Kern von New Work näherbringen. Darüber hinaus beschäftigt uns von Anfang an die Frage, ob wirklich alle Menschen das finden und leben können, was sie im Innersten wirklich, wirklich wollen. Ihr seid bei „On the Way to New Work“ – heute mit Sebastian Schmidt. [Hier](https://linktr.ee/onthewaytonewwork) findet ihr alle Links zum Podcast und unseren aktuellen Werbepartnern
Episode 383 applies Napoleon Hill's timeless principles to sales, showing how decision, persistence, and the mastermind turn inner preparation into consistent results. Learn practical, neuroscience-backed actions to make clear decisions, sustain effort through resistance, and multiply success by aligning with the right people. Welcome back to Season 15 of The Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast — where we bridge the science behind social and emotional learning, emotional intelligence, and practical neuroscience to create measurable improvements in well-being, achievement, productivity, and results. I'm Andrea Samadi. And seven years ago, when we launched this podcast, it was driven by a question I had never been taught to ask — either in school, in business, or in life: If productivity and results matter — and they matter now more than ever — how exactly are we using our brain to make them happen? Most of us were never taught how to work with our brain instead of against it. We were taught what to do — but not how to think, decide, persist, or align with others in ways that produce consistent results. That question pulled me into a decade-long exploration of the mind–brain–results connection — and how neuroscience can be applied to everyday decisions, conversations, and performance. That's why this podcast exists. Each week, I bring you the world's leading experts so we can break down complex science — and turn it into practical strategies you can apply immediately for predictable, science-backed outcomes. And that brings us to today's Episode 383 — where we are going back to reconnect to a powerful 6-part series we originally recorded in 2022 around a book that has shaped achievement for generations: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. Connecting Back to Our 6-Part Think and Grow Rich Series[i] We used that book as a framework to launch our year, back in 2022, walking chapter by chapter through the principles my mentor, Bob Proctor, studied for over 50 years of his life. Not casually. Not occasionally. But as a daily discipline for creating results — in business, health, relationships, and purpose. That 6-part series was about the basics — the inner mechanics that govern all achievement. And those basics still matter just as much today. What we're doing now is not revisiting this material because it's old. We're revisiting it because it's timeless. PART 3 — From Decision to Momentum Decision • Persistence • The Power of the Mastermind In Part 3 today, of our Think and Grow Rich for Sales study, we move from inner preparation to outer execution. Up to this point, the earlier chapters have shaped belief, certainty, vision, and authority. But results are not created by preparation alone. They are created when inner mastery is followed by decisive action, sustained effort, and collective intelligence. This is where most people stall—and where sales mastery is forged. Decision We begin with Decision, the moment where intention becomes irreversible. Indecision leaks certainty. Decision creates momentum. Successful people decide quickly and change course slowly. In sales, this means committing to your value, your process, and your outcome before the conversation begins—so hesitation never enters the room. Persistence Next comes Persistence, the force that carries decisions through resistance, delay, and rejection. Persistence is not intensity—it is refusal to quit when progress is invisible. In sales, persistence keeps conversations alive, turns “no” into information, and allows momentum to compound long after others have disengaged. The Power of the Mastermind Finally, we arrive at The Power of the Mastermind—where individual effort becomes exponential. When two or more minds unite in harmony around a definite purpose, a third force emerges: clarity, creativity, and certainty launch beyond individual thinking. This chapter reveals why no great achievement—and no sustained sales success—is built alone. Decision commits you. Persistence carries you. The Mastermind multiplies you. Together, these three principles turn vision into execution and effort into inevitable results. EP 383 — Think and Grow Rich for Sales where we're applying those same principles through a very specific lens — one I've wanted to explore for a long time. Sales. Not sales as tactics. Not sales as scripts. But sales as the external expression of inner mastery. Because here's the truth: You don't need to be in sales for these principles to work — but if you are in sales, they become a powerful advantage. Why Part 3 Matters Today we're covering Decision, Persistence, and The Power of the Mastermind — the principles that separate intention from execution. Up until now in this series, (PART 1 and PART 2) we've been building the inner foundation: Thought Desire Faith Autosuggestion Specialized Knowledge Imagination Organized Planning Those chapters shape belief, certainty, authority, and vision. But Part 3 is where things get real. Because: Decision is where hesitation ends. Persistence is where most people quit. The Mastermind is where momentum multiplies. This is the phase where inner mastery must turn into consistent action, even when results are delayed, resistance appears, or confidence wavers. How the 6-Part Series Maps Directly to Sales Mastery Every principle we covered in 2022 becomes a sales advantage when applied intentionally. Each chapter: Upgrades your inner state Shapes how you show up in conversations Influences the certainty others feel around you And determines whether opportunities compound… or stall That's why this series is called: Think and Grow Rich for Sales How Inner Mastery Becomes Sales Results Inspired by Think and Grow Rich — through a modern neuroscience + sales lens So today, as we move into Decision, Persistence, and The Power of the Mastermind, ask yourself one question: Where in your life — or your sales process — have you been preparing… but not fully deciding? Because once a decision is made — and backed by persistence and you've got the right people to support you — everything begins to move. Let's begin PART 3. Chapter VIII: Decision Core Idea Decision is the moment where intention becomes irreversible. Success is not delayed by lack of ability, knowledge, or opportunity—it is delayed by indecision. Those who succeed decide quickly, commit fully, and change course slowly. In sales (and life), certainty follows decision, not the other way around. Sales Application Decide before the call who you are, what you stand for, and the value you bring. This starts with you on the inside, and reflects to others on the outside. Eliminate hesitation by committing to the outcome, not the comfort Stop outsourcing decisions to opinions, objections, or fear of rejection Make decisions promptly, then execute consistently without reopening the question Understand that most stalled deals are not about price or timing—they're about your certainty When you (as the leader) decide fully: Your tone steadies Your message sharpens Your presence communicates leadership Buyers feel that decisiveness immediately. Listener Takeaway Indecision leaks certainty. Decision creates forward momentum. You don't get stuck because you chose the wrong path. You get stuck because you never fully chose one at all. Once a decision is made—and all other options are removed—behavior aligns, confidence follows, and results begin to compound. The Moment Where Commitment Creates Momentum Napoleon Hill opens Chapter 8 on Decision with a striking conclusion drawn from an accurate analysis of over 25,000 men and women who had experienced failure: “Lack of decision was near the head of the list of the 30 major causes of failure.” (CH 8, p. 157, Think and Grow Rich) Hill is clear—this is not theory. It is fact. Those who succeed, he explains, “had the habit of reaching decisions promptly and of changing these decisions slowly, if and when they were changed.” (CH 8, p. 157) In contrast, those who fail hesitate, (have you ever heard a LEADER say “I don't know?) NEVER! They never second-guess, or remain trapped in indecision—and others often mistake their delay for being cautious. Decision Is a Habit, Not a Moment Hill points to Henry Ford as a living example of decisiveness in action. One of Ford's most outstanding qualities, Hill writes, was “his habit of reaching decisions quickly and definitely, and changing them slowly.” (CH 8, p. 158) This distinction matters. Successful people are not reckless—but once they decide, they commit. They do not constantly reopen the question. They move forward. Hill challenges the reader directly: “You have a brain and mind of your own. Use it, and reach your own decisions.” (CH 8, p. 159) Indecision, he argues, is often the result of allowing the opinions of others to dilute our own thinking. The more people we consult, the more fragmented our certainty becomes. Decision Requires Courage Decision, by its nature, demands courage. Hill reminds us that “the great decisions which served as the foundation of civilization were reached by assuming great risks.” (CH 8, p. 160) History is filled with individuals who stepped forward before there was certainty—people who acted without guarantees, yet changed the course of their lives and the world. This truth resonated deeply with me years ago, before I made the decision to move from Toronto to the United States. Around that time, I purchased a poster that still hangs in my office today. It's on the top of my bookshelf, to the right of my desk in my field of view. At the top of this picture is the word COURAGE, followed by a poem attributed to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe: The poster says- *“The moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamed would have come his way. Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Begin it now.” Make your decisions and NEVER look back. Closing Thought — Chapter VIII: Decision Clarity does not come before the decision. Clarity comes because of the decision. The moment you decide—fully, cleanly, and without retreat—your behavior changes, your energy stabilizes, and your certainty becomes visible to others. That certainty is what moves conversations forward, closes deals, and creates momentum. Indecision keeps you negotiating with fear. Decision puts you back in leadership. Once a decision is made, the path begins to reveal itself—and persistence becomes possible. And that's where we're headed next. Chapter IX: Persistence The Force That Turns Intention Into Inevitability Core Idea Persistence is the sustained application of will over time. It is not intensity. It is not motivation. It is refusal to quit when progress is invisible. This is where we need our belief, our faith and imagination to come into play. Napoleon Hill describes persistence as “to character, what carbon is to steel.” (CH 9, p. 178, TAGR) Without it, even the strongest ideas collapse. With it, ordinary effort becomes extraordinary. Those who succeed are often misunderstood—not because they are reckless, but because they are unwilling to stop. Hill writes that successful people are often seen as “cold-blooded or ruthless,” when in reality, “what they have is willpower, which they mix with persistence.” (CH 9, p. 175) Persistence is the bridge between decision and the results that you attain. Sales Application In sales, persistence is not pressure—it is professional resolve. Persistence keeps you in the conversation after the first “no” It transforms rejection into information to uncover more It replaces emotional reaction with strategic and timely follow-up It conditions you to ask better questions instead of walking away A persistent salesperson does not hear “no” as rejection—they hear it as: “Not now” “Not this way” “Not with this information” So they ask: What changed? What would need to be true for this to move forward? Is timing, budget, or authority the real obstacle? Persistence is what allows a salesperson to: Maintain relationships when deals stall To be able to re-enter conversations when conditions change Be remembered when others disappear Without persistence, opportunities die quietly. With persistence, doors reopen. Strengthening Your Persistence Muscle Persistence is not a personality trait—it is a trained discipline. One of the most powerful exercises I learned while working with Bob Proctor was designed specifically to build persistence into habit. The assignment was simple: Read Chapter 9 Persistence from Think and Grow Rich — every day, for 14 days in a row. Miss one day? You start over at Day 1. Years later, in 2019, Paul Martinelli issued the same challenge to me. I thought it would be easy. It wasn't. Life intervenes. Schedules shift. Distractions will appear during your reading time. One morning, as I was reading early in my office, one of my kids came in not feeling well. I put the book down to help her. The day began—and I missed the chapter. What happened next mattered: I had to remove something else from my schedule to stay committed. That's the lesson. Persistence isn't tested when things are convenient. It's tested when something reasonable tries to knock it off course. Try this challenge yourself. Track every day. Notice what shows up to distract you. You'll learn more about yourself in those 14 days than you ever could have expected. Listener Takeaway Persistence compounds quietly. It doesn't announce itself. It doesn't feel dramatic. But over time, it becomes unbeatable. Most people stop just before momentum begins. Persistence is staying in motion long enough for the tide to turn. When to Let Go Persistence is not stubbornness. There are moments when walking away is appropriate—but only after your best effort has been applied. My Dad used to say: “Andrea, what's for you won't go by you.” I've found that to be true. When persistence has been honored—when you've shown up fully, asked the hard questions, followed through consistently—clarity eventually arrives. Sometimes the answer is not yet. Sometimes it's not this. Sometimes it's something better. Force negates. Persistence clarifies. Final Thought — Chapter IX: Persistence Persistence is not heroic in the moment. It is heroic in hindsight. It is the quiet decision to show up again— to follow through again— to believe again— long after most people would have stopped. Without persistence, talent fades. With persistence, effort compounds. And once persistence is in place, the power of the Mastermind becomes unstoppable. That's where we go next. Chapter X: The Power of the Mastermind Why Sales Is Never a Solo Game Collective intelligence multiplies results. Core Idea A Mastermind is not a meeting. It is not networking. It is not collaboration for convenience. A Mastermind is the creation of a third force. Napoleon Hill defines it clearly: “No two minds ever come together without thereby creating a third, invisible, intangible force that may be likened to a third mind.” (CH 10, p. 195, Think and Grow Rich) This chapter reveals that achievement accelerates when two or more minds unite in harmony around a definite purpose. What emerges is a form of collective intelligence—greater than any one individual's thinking. Hill calls this power: “The Master Mind may be defined as coordinated knowledge and effort, in a spirit of harmony, between two or more people, for the attainment of a definite purpose.” (CH 10, p. 195) This is where vision gains momentum—and plans finally move. Sales Application In sales, the Mastermind is a force multiplier. It sharpens thinking beyond individual blind spots It accelerates problem-solving when deals stall It stabilizes certainty when confidence wavers It prevents isolation, which quietly erodes persistence Sales is often practiced alone—but mastery is built together. High-performing sales professionals: Test ideas with trusted thinking partners Debrief losses without ego Share language, patterns, objections, and breakthroughs Borrow certainty when needed—and lend it when others falter When you bring your challenges into the right room, clarity emerges faster. As Hill reminds us: “Plans are inert and useless without sufficient power to translate them into action.” (CH 10, p. 193) The Mastermind is that power. Why the Mastermind Works Hill explains this principle through energy: “The human mind is a form of energy.” (CH 10, p. 196) When minds align, energy compounds. I first felt this power in May of 2001, working in the seminar industry, listening to the late Doug Wead speak on what he called “The Third-Party Principle.” He described it as a triple-braided cord—a force formed when two or more people come together around a shared aim. If you've ever been part of a true Mastermind, you know the feeling: Ideas flow differently Certainty increases Problems shrink Creativity replaces competition You don't leave the same way you arrived. Listener Takeaway You do not need to be the smartest person in the room. You need to be in the right room. Progress accelerates when you stop trying to think your way forward alone. One plus one does not equal two. In a Mastermind, one plus one equals three. Have you ever felt this? The creation of a third mind, when speaking with two or more people? It's a powerful experience. How to Create Your Own Mastermind WHO to Invite People who share your values and beliefs People who think differently than you People who challenge assumptions without attacking identity Hill even notes: “Some of the best sources for creating your own Mastermind are your own employees.” (CH 10, p. 200) Seek harmony, not sameness. WHEN to Meet Commit to a consistent cadence (monthly or quarterly) Meet for at least one year Treat it as non-negotiable Momentum requires continuity. WHAT to Notice Over time, you'll observe: A calm certainty replacing mental noise Creativity emerging where frustration once lived New pathways revealed where you saw roadblocks Others will see progress when you see obstacles. That's the power. Historical Proof Hill reminds us: “Henry Ford began his business career under the handicap of poverty, illiteracy, and ignorance…” (CH 10, p. 197) Ford's most rapid growth began when he aligned with Thomas Edison. Modern examples echo the same truth: Bill Gates Steve Jobs Jeff Bezos None built alone. All relied on thinking partners. Final Thought — Chapter X: The Power of the Mastermind No great achievement is the result of isolated brilliance. It is the result of aligned minds, sustained harmony, and shared purpose. Decision commits you. Persistence carries you. But the Mastermind multiplies you. When the right minds come together, progress no longer depends on force— it becomes inevitable. And with that, the formula is complete.
WASHINGTON'S NAVY AND THE LIFEGUARD Colleague Patrick O'Donnell. Upon arriving in Cambridge in July 1775, George Washington formed a close bond with the Marblehead Regiment, relying on them for security and expertise. Facing a desperate shortage of gunpowder, Washington utilized the Marbleheaders to create an impromptu navy; Captain John Manley successfully captured a British ordinance ship, delivering vital supplies. Washington also established the "Lifeguard" (Commander-in-Chief's Guard) to protect himself and his papers, appointing Marbleheader Caleb Gibbs as commander. The segment describes Beverly as a crucial, difficult-to-navigate port that protected these new cruisers from the Royal Navy. NUMBER 41870
#681: Barry Ritholtz's mom sold real estate. Those dinner table conversations about mortgages helped him spot the 2008 crash before most of Wall Street did. Now he runs Ritholtz Wealth Management and joins us to explain why we're often our own worst investment enemy. He breaks investing mistakes into three categories: bad ideas, bad numbers, and bad behavior. Here's what stood out. Research shows just 2 percent of stocks create all the market's value. The other 98 percent? Pretty much worthless. Barry says 90 percent of everything is garbage — from science fiction to investment advice. Even experts have blind spots. Michael Jordan dominated basketball but couldn't make it in minor league baseball. The lesson? Being brilliant at one thing doesn't make you brilliant at everything. Those financial memes everyone shares? They're misleading. Take Kevin's Home Alone groceries — $20 in 1990, $75 today. Sounds terrible until you realize wages went up the same amount. We actually spend less of our income on food now. Or that scary stat about the dollar losing 96 percent of its value over 100 years. Barry asks: who buries cash for a century? His math: $1,000 buried in 1925 buys almost nothing today. Same $1,000 invested in stocks? It's worth $32 million. Markets don't die of old age. Alan Greenspan warned about "irrational exuberance" in 1996. The Nasdaq kept climbing another 431 percent over four years. Recessions need triggers. They don't show up on schedule like buses. Fear wrecks more portfolios than anything else. Barry quotes neurologist William Bernstein: "Control your amygdala or die poor." Our fight-or-flight response helped us escape predators. It doesn't help us navigate market crashes. Make your investment plan before crisis hits. As Barry says, reading emergency instructions while the engine falls off at 25,000 feet is too late. He's seen every crash since 1987. Markets drop 30 to 40 percent about once a decade. Accept it. Plan for it. Barry advocates for Roth conversions and something called the "Mega Roth." Pay taxes now, withdraw tax-free later. We know today's tax rates. Future rates are anyone's guess. His bottom line: humans are terrible at predicting the future. Build portfolios that can survive anything, because anything will happen. Timestamps: Note: Timestamps will vary on individual listening devices based on dynamic advertising run times. The provided timestamps are approximate and may be several minutes off due to changing ad lengths. (00:00) Intro (02:00) How fear of mistakes can make investors too conservative (06:00) Bad ideas vs good ideas in investing (09:00) Process over outcome in decision making (15:00) Thinking probabilistically about market outcomes (20:00) Why recessions and bull markets don't follow calendars (26:00) AI's real capabilities vs hype (33:00) Different market commentator archetypes (41:00) Expertise doesn't transfer between domains (50:00) Misleading financial statistics everywhere (56:00) Managing emotions when markets crash (1:00:00) Creating an investment plan before crisis (1:05:00) Tax strategies and Roth conversions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this first episode of our new monthly Moon collaboration, Leslie Tagorda and Jackie McDonald come together to explore the Capricorn New Moon on January 18 and its powerful invitation to own your authority, trust your lived experience, and stop giving your power away to external systems, credentials, or expectations. Capricorn energy is often misunderstood as rigid, heavy, or obligation-driven…but in this conversation, we reframe Capricorn as a deeply embodied, earthy, feminine force that helps you commit to what matters most. This New Moon is about remembering what's already in your bones…your wisdom, resilience, and earned expertise.
Several leftist movie stars lectured about the allegedly villainous law-enforcement activities of ICE on the red carpet at the Golden Globe Awards. They wore "Be Good" pins to mourn Renee Good and mourned of "terrorized" immigrants. Why should we care what they think?
Janet talks about the importance of having a unique methodology and provides a step-by-step guide on how to replicate and amplify one's professional success through certification, licensing, and other models. Janet also discusses how to overcome common obstacles, such as sales reluctance among newly certified coaches, and offers insights into various replication models like subscription consulting and corporate training.
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Im Gespräch mit Eva Schrotter (https://zukunftsstudio.at) tauchen wir direkt ein in die Tiefen, die wirklich zählen – für souveräne Coaches, Berater und Experten, die als Architekten ihrer Marke nachhaltige Kundenbeziehungen und echte Positionierung aufbauen wollen. Hier findest du keine halben Sachen, sondern die Substanz, die im lauten Markt trägt.
Christoph Chorherr eröffnet eine Serie zur „Zukunft der Demokratie“ und spricht mit Judith Kohlenberger, Kurt Guwak und Laurenz Ennser-Jedenastik über die Thesen ihres gemeinsamen Buchs „Demokratie sucht Zukunft – Wie Parteien neu gedacht werden müssen“. Die Gäste schildern, warum Parteien im Vergleich zu Unternehmen strukturell innovationsarm, innerlich verknöchert und stark von Kontrollbedürfnis, Risikoaversion und kurzfristiger Wahllogik geprägt sind. Laurenz Ennser-Jedenastik erklärt mit Verweis auf das „eherne Gesetz der Oligarchie“, wie sich in Parteien funktionale Eliten und mächtige Vetospieler – von Landeshauptleuten bis Bürgermeistern – herausbilden, die Reformen und Zentralisierungsvorschläge blockieren. Judith Kohlenberger beschreibt eine polarisierte Öffentlichkeit, Veränderungserschöpfung und Vertrauensverlust in staatliche Handlungsfähigkeit, während zugleich viele Menschen weiterhin politisch interessiert, aber von Parteipolitik abgestoßen sind. Am Beispiel Migration zeigt sie, wie symbolpolitische Maßnahmen (Asyl-Auslagerung, Scharia-Verbot) echte Zukunftsthemen wie demografischen Wandel und qualifizierte Zuwanderung verdrängen und wissenschaftliche Expertise meist nur für Wahlkampf-Framings abgefragt wird. Im Gespräch über Brexit, Orban, Erdogan, Trump, China und neue rechte Bewegungen diskutieren die vier, warum Demokratien ineffizient wirken, autoritäre Systeme scheinbar „liefern“ – und dennoch nur die liberale Demokratie Menschenrechte, individuelle Freiheit und Machtbegrenzung garantieren kann. Die Runde arbeitet heraus, wie Hyper-Individualisierung, soziale Medien, Boulevardlogik und alternative Medien-Ökosysteme Parteien zusätzlich unter Druck setzen, Politiker:innen zu permanent defensiver Kommunikation zwingen und geteilte Öffentlichkeit erodieren lassen. Am Ende skizzieren die Autor:innen Reformideen: Parteien sollen sich öffnen, echte inhaltliche Beteiligungsräume jenseits von Mitgliedschaft schaffen, Zukunftsbilder und kollektive Ziele stärker in den Mittelpunkt stellen und gemeinsam mit einer aktiven Zivilgesellschaft neue, konfliktfähige und dennoch entscheidungsstarke Formen demokratischer Politik entwickeln.Links zur Folge:Buch "Demokratie sucht Zukunft" (Goldegg-Verlag)Buch "Ungleich vereint" (Suhrkamp-Verlag)Ganz offen gesagt SPEZIAL Über das politische Handwerk - mit Laurenz Ennser-Jedenastik und Christoph Chorherr vom 21.03.2025Initiative "mehrGRIPS""Ehernes Prinzip der Oligarchie" (Wikipedia) Wir würden uns sehr freuen, wenn Du "Ganz offen gesagt" auf einem der folgenden Wege unterstützt:Werde Unterstützer:in auf SteadyKaufe ein Premium-Abo auf AppleKaufe Artikel in unserem FanshopSchalte Werbung in unserem PodcastFeedback bitte an redaktion@ganzoffengesagt.atTranskripte und Fotos zu den Folgen findest Du auf podcastradio.at
Send us a textYou have the data. You have the insight. You know the answer. But while you are double-checking your notes to be 100% certain, someone with half your experience speaks up and claims the idea.Does this sound familiar?For many women leaders, over-preparation isn't just a habit; it's a survival strategy that has morphed into a barrier. We often tell ourselves we are being "thorough" or "strategic," but in reality, we are operating from fear—the fear that if we aren't perfect, we aren't qualified.In this episode, Kele Belton dismantles the myth that more preparation equals better leadership. We explore the dangerous difference between strategic diligence and fear-based delay, and why the behaviors that got you promoted early in your career might be the very things preventing you from reaching the C-suite today.If you find yourself rewriting emails five times, building 60-slide decks for 15-minute meetings, or staying silent until you have "all the answers," this episode is your permission slip to stop proving yourself and start leading.What You Will Learn:The "Maya" Case Study: How one director went from freezing in executive meetings to earning a senior leadership promotion by reducing her prep time.The T.R.U.S.T. Framework: A 5-step tool to move you from analysis paralysis to confident contribution.Strategic vs. Fear-Based: How to identify if you are preparing to add value or preparing to avoid risk.The "First 10 Minutes" Rule: A simple challenge to shift how you are perceived in high-stakes meetings.Scripts for Uncertainty: Exact phrases you can use to sound authoritative even when you don't have all the data.Key Quotes:"Over-preparation isn't perfectionism. It's fear wearing a very convincing disguise.""While you're preparing, someone else is contributing. While you're perfecting, someone else is influencing.""Your goal isn't to be perfect and unchallengeable. Your goal is to be prepared enough to represent your expertise."Resources Mentioned:Work with Kele: Schedule your complimentary Leadership Strategy Call HERELeave a Review: If you loved this episode, please leave a review here.About Your Host:Kele Belton is a communication and leadership facilitator, coach, and consultant who specializes in helping women leaders develop confidence and impact through strategic communication and practical leadership frameworks.Connect with Kele for more leadership insights:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/Website: https://thetailoredapproach.com
The message in today's episode is clear: leaders need new skills for navigating complexity, change, and the human aspects of work in modern times. The COVID-19 pandemic changed everything, and leaders must change with the times. Instead of “having all the answers,” leaders should leverage coaching competencies to transform their leadership effectiveness and become collaborative problem-solvers with their teams. In today's compelling conversation, you'll discover how curiosity beats assumption, how presence creates connection, and why collaboration might be THE most under-utilized leadership tool out there. Join us for practical insights you can use immediately!Dr. Damian Goldvarg, MCC, has 35 years of experience providing executive coaching, leadership training, and facilitation in more than 50 countries. As an esteemed coaching expert and the recipient of numerous accolades, he has been an ICF Assessor for 10 years and was the 2013-2014 International Coach Federation Global President. He has published multiple books on coaching-related topics, including his 2025 release, Lead with a Coaching Mindset: How the Best Leaders Unlock Potential. Show Highlights:After so many books, why this one NOW?The book's alignment with the ICF's coaching competenciesA coaching mindset definedThe sad facts about engagement at work: How can we change this?The benefits of leading with a coaching mindset–for leaders, teams, and the workplace cultureThe 8 ICF Core Competencies translated into practical leadership skills:Demonstrating Ethical Practice: Building trust through integrity and confidentialityEmbodying a Coaching Mindset: Maintaining curiosity and development focusEstablishing and Maintaining Agreements: Clarifying expectations and contractingCultivating Trust and Safety: Creating psychological safety in relationshipsMaintaining Presence: Being fully present rather than distracted by past or futureListening Actively: Paying attention to what's said and unsaid, embracing silenceEvoking Awareness: Asking questions to uncover what's in people's wayFacilitating Growth: Supporting actionable plans with deadlines and accountabilityAdvice for struggling leaders who aren't sure where (or how) to beginCollaboration is the key! It's more important than “having all the answers.”Recognize when coaching or mentoring is...
Potential to Powerhouse: Success Secrets for Women Entrepreneurs
In this powerful solo episode, Tracy Holland shares a transparent look at where InnerFifth is headed in 2026 and why the evolution is happening now. After supporting more than 2,900 women entrepreneurs through InnerFifth events, pop-ups, and member experiences over the past three and a half years, Tracy is responding directly to what women are asking for most: a clear, profitable path to productizing their businesses and scaling beyond trading time for money. This episode outlines a major shift. InnerFifth will no longer operate as a traditional membership model. Instead, women will be able to opt into specific experiences, trainings, and activations designed to help them launch products, test ideas quickly, and build scalable income streams aligned with their expertise. Episode Highlights Why InnerFifth is shifting away from a membership model in 2026 How service-based entrepreneurs can productize their expertise without starting from scratch Tracy's framework for testing and launching a product in as little as 30 days The real strategy behind live stream selling and why it's the future of commerce How community, authenticity, and co-creation drive sustainable revenue Why influencers, creators, and service providers are leaving money on the table without a product Key Takeaway If you have an audience — whether they come to you for business advice, wellness, parenting, style, or skills — you are sitting on untapped revenue. Productization is no longer optional for entrepreneurs who want freedom, scalability, and long-term financial reward. Connect with Us Join the Momentum Newsletter: https://innerfifth.com Follow @potentialtopowerhouse on Instagram Subscribe to our newsletter: potentialtopowerhouse.substack.com Connect with Tracy: @tracy_m_holland If this episode resonated with you, this is your invitation to lean in. ⭐ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to support the show.
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The proven system 1000+ men use to stay lean, strong, clear, and capable. https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply/ If you're interested in working with Ben. ben@muscleintelligence.com Join 200,000 men in their prime, reading our weekly newsletter: http://muscleintelligence.com/newsletter In this episode, Ben sits down with Kenny Santucci, founder of Strong New York, to talk about what actually moves the needle in health, confidence, and life direction. They get into why "health is the one thing that upgrades everything," how overcommitting quietly destroys performance, and why the right coach tells you the truth, even when it stings. Kenny shares his mindset on building value, earning respect, and creating a life you don't want to escape from. They also touch on TRT, longevity examples that'll reframe your standards, and how genetics can explain behaviors like cravings, stress, and food choices. 5 Bullet Points: Health is the ultimate force multiplier Overcommitting ruins performance fast Be so good they can't ignore you Direction beats endless options Genetics guide choices, not destiny The proven system 1000+ men use to stay lean, strong, clear, and capable. https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply/ If you're interested in working with Ben. ben@muscleintelligence.com Join 200,000 men in their prime, reading our weekly newsletter: http://muscleintelligence.com/newsletter About Ben Ben Pakulski is the Chief Performance Officer to elite executives, successful entrepreneurs, and top athletes.With over 25 years of experience, he coaches high achievers to build the physical, psychological, and metabolic resilience required to lead at the highest level. As the creator of the Muscle Intelligence framework, Ben specializes in aligning biology and behavior to drive sustained peak performance. His mission is to redefine what's possible for people in their prime and push the boundaries of human potential. About Kenny Santucci Kenny Santucci is the founder of Strong New York and The Strength Club, a coach and community builder who's spent 15+ years "in the trenches" training real people, not just talking theory. Known for his no-fluff, execution-first approach, Kenny helps everyday New Yorkers and high performers build strength, confidence, and resilience through consistent training and better decisions. He also hosts the Strong New York Podcast and runs the Strong New York event, bringing together top coaches, brands, and everyday athletes to make fitness a culture, not a trend. Kenny's message is simple: get stronger, build value, and live a bigger life. Time Stamps: 00:00 The Importance of Health 03:51 Overcoming Self-Doubt 07:57 Neutral Thinking and Emotional Balance 10:46 Building Value and Authenticity 25:08 The Power of Collaboration 28:48 Curating Events for Beginners 29:52 The Power of Community and Inspiration 31:01 Building a Successful Fitness Event 34:09 Highlighting Key Speakers 36:13 The Importance of Friendships and Networking 38:48 The Value of Expertise and Experience 53:06 The Role of Direction and Focus 57:36 The Importance of Self-Image 58:52 Client Success Story: Transforming Lives 01:01:40 The Power of Exercise and Movement 01:02:22 Exploring the Benefits of Testosterone and Peptides 01:09:15 Genetics and Longevity 01:16:24 Building a Fitness Brand 01:22:24 Strong New York: Vision and Goals
What is the status of expertise in our world? This hour we look at the so called "death of expertise." We talk about the role of experts throughout society. Plus, we learn how to master a skill, and the joy of trying. GUESTS: Tom Nichols: Staff writer at The Atlantic. He is the author of The Death of Expertise: The Campaign Against Established Knowledge and Why It Matters. He is also a professor emeritus of national-security affairs at the U.S. Naval War College, and a five-time undefeated Jeopardy champion Alan Dove: Science journalist and co-host of the podcast This Week in Virology Adam Gopnik: Staff writer for The New Yorker. He is the author of The Real Work: On The Mystery of Mastery, among other books Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Colin McEnroe and Dylan Reyes contributed to this show, which originally aired on May 22, 2025.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl.In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Circle K partners with Quorso to deploy intelligent management platform across 7,800+ U.S. stores, consolidating tasks, analytics, and reporting into one system after successful European rollout.Amazon expands its updated Dash Carts to over 25 Whole Foods locations by year-end, featuring lighter design, 40% more capacity, and real-time savings tracking as part of broader grocery integration strategy.Walmart names Shishir Mehrotra, former YouTube CPO/CTO and Superhuman CEO, to its Board of Directors, signaling board-level focus on agentic AI as a transformational strategic priority.The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts, so stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights.Be careful out there!
CX Goalkeeper - Customer Experience, Business Transformation & Leadership
Sebastian Graf explains the coming rise of AI native companies. He shares four safety pillars for autonomous firms: code freeze, CICD compliance, regulatory model training, and harm-reduction finance. The episode mixes technical detail, a real Anthropic experiment, and broad governance concerns about trust and social impact. Top 3 Key Learnings AI native company pillars: Four safety pillars: code freeze, CICD, regulatory RL training, and harm reduction mechanisms. Test and freeze code: Freeze codebases and run automated tests to ensure predictable behavior and regulatory compliance. Trust via cost and trials: Lower cost and stepwise use build trust; people try low-risk services first then adopt more. About Sebastian Graf Sebastian Graf describes himself as an engineer by profession, but an educator at heart. In his work as an engineer, he is driven by the belief that technology should lift everyone, enabling people to live extraordinary lives in extraordinary ways. He acknowledges that this is challenging in a world where many technologies are built with incentives that divide society, exploit the environment, and widen wealth inequality. Sebastian is committed to reversing these incentives. His mission is to empower imagination and drive the creation of a positive social, environmental, and technological future that he believes is entirely within reach. Sebastian's linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastiangraf1/ Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:35 - Business Transformation Pitch Overview 1:09 - Sebastian Graf's Background and Expertise 2:39 - Sebastian's Mission with AI Native Companies 4:37 - Defining AI Native Companies 8:33 - Four Pillars of AI Native Companies 18:35 - Anthropic's Vending Machine Experiment 22:24 - Engineering Resilience in AI Native Companies 26:31 - Building Trust in AI Native Operations 30:47 - Quickfire Round and Closing Thoughts 34:45 - Key Takeaways and Final Reflections Resources: Please, hit the follow button and leave your feedback: Apple Podcast: https://www.cxgoalkeeper.com/apple Spotify: https://www.cxgoalkeeper.com/spotify About the host: Gregorio Uglioni is a seasoned transformation leader with over 15 years of experience shaping business and digital change, consistently delivering service excellence and measurable impact. As an Associate Partner at Forward, he is recognized for his strategic vision, operational expertise, and ability to drive sustainable growth. A respected keynote speaker and host of the well-known global podcast Business Transformation Pitch with the CX Goalkeeper, Gregorio energizes and inspires organizations worldwide with his customer-centric approach to innovation. Follow Gregorio Uglioni on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorio-uglioni/ Mostra meno
In this unedited, on-site conversation with cosmologist Dr. Brian Keating, we examine what counts as evidence in modern physics by pressing on one of cosmology's most trusted observations: the cosmic microwave background. The discussion centers on a core tension between measurement and interpretation—specifically whether a near-perfect black body spectrum can reasonably be attributed to an early-universe plasma. As assumptions about the Big Bang, black body radiation, and material physics are questioned, the exchange becomes increasingly uncomfortable, revealing how deeply theoretical commitments shape scientific judgment. What emerges is not a verdict, but a rare, unfiltered look at how evidence, authority, and first principles collide in contemporary physics.PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/demystifysciPARADIGM DRIFThttps://demystifysci.com/paradigm-drift-showHOMEBREW MUSIC - Check out our new album!Hard Copies (Vinyl): FREE SHIPPING https://demystifysci-shop.fourthwall.com/products/vinyl-lp-secretary-of-nature-everything-is-so-good-hereStreaming:https://secretaryofnature.bandcamp.com/album/everything-is-so-good-here00:00 Go! An emotionally charged take on physics00:06:00 Reexamining the Story We Tell About the Universe00:11:00 The Three Pillars of the Big Bang00:13:00 How the CMB Is Actually Measured00:16:00 The Surface of Last Scattering Explained00:18:00 Why the CMB Is Considered a Relic of a Hot Universe00:20:22 Measuring Expansion Without Direct Distance00:21:27 Atomic Simplicity and Early-Universe Conditions00:23:04 Is Science a Narrative or an Empirical Model?00:25:19 Historical Cosmology and Paradigm Shifts00:28:22 Why the CMB Is the Most Perfect Black Body Ever Measured00:33:30 What Produces Black Body Radiation in the Laboratory00:35:09 Can Gaseous Plasma Produce a Perfect Thermal Spectrum?00:36:58 When the Universe Became Transparent00:38:51 Expansion Assumptions and Acoustic Evidence00:39:34 Material Structure and Black Body Precision00:43:02 Measurement vs Interpretation in Cosmology00:44:11 Does the CMB Really Prove the Big Bang?00:47:00 Would Emissivity Errors Change Cosmology?00:50:02 Lab Black Bodies vs Cosmic Sources00:53:09 Are We Applying Earth Physics Correctly?00:56:26 Measuring Temperature vs Explaining Origins00:58:12 Emotional Attachment to Cosmological Models01:01:01 Gases Can't Radiate Planckian Spectra01:04:19 What Actually Makes a Black Body?01:05:56 How Cosmologists Use the CMB as a Thermometer01:08:32 Authority, Gatekeeping, and Scientific Credibility01:10:38 Would Alternative Models Change the Numbers?01:12:55 Could the CMB Be Local Rather Than Cosmic?01:16:11 Do Lattices Matter for Black Body Radiation?01:18:45 Precision, Agreement, and Cross-Checks01:20:22 A Philosophical Divide Over Evidence01:22:16 Peer Review, Outsiders, and First Principles01:24:07 Filtering Ideas and the Cost of Evaluation01:26:13 Expertise, Frustration, and Misalignment01:28:36 Who Bears the Burden of Proof?01:30:02 Expertise vs Novel Ideas in Physics01:31:25 Can Gases Ever Behave Like Black Bodies?01:33:42 The Sun is on Trial Too?#physics, #cosmology, #astrophysics, #quantummechanics , #bigbang, #cosmicmicrowavebackground, #philosophyofscience, #physicsfun , #theoreticalphysics, #spacetime , #fundamentalphysics , #longformpodcast, #physicspodcast, #philosophypodcast MERCH: Rock some DemystifySci gear : https://demystifysci-shop.fourthwall.com/AMAZON: Do your shopping through this link: https://amzn.to/3YyoT98DONATE: https://bit.ly/3wkPqaDSUBSTACK: https://substack.com/@UCqV4_7i9h1_V7hY48eZZSLw@demystifysci RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2be66934/podcast/rssMAILING LIST: https://bit.ly/3v3kz2S SOCIAL: - Discord: https://discord.gg/MJzKT8CQub- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DemystifySci- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DemystifySci/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/DemystifySciMUSIC: -Shilo Delay: https://g.co/kgs/oty671
In this episode of Iron Culture, Eric Helms and MASS Research discuss the importance of self-experimentation in fitness, the history and significance of statistics in science, and the balance between skepticism and curiosity in science communication. They explore the claims made about self-experimentation, the role of statistical significance versus meaningful outcomes, and the necessity of integrating various sources of evidence in practice. The conversation emphasizes the importance of humility and open-mindedness in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding in the fitness community. Chapters 00:00 Celebrating Milestones: Personal Reflections 06:33 Housekeeping: Supporting the Podcast 08:20 The Intersection of Science and Lifting 10:43 Self-Experimentation: Claims and Critiques 14:05 The History of Statistics in Science 22:26 Understanding Scientific Consensus and Its Pitfalls 30:10 Navigating Science Communication and Expertise 34:20 The Complexity of Self-Experimentation 39:45 Understanding Individual Responses in Exercise Science 44:24 Navigating the Challenges of Self-Experimentation 49:03 The Importance of Meaningful Outcomes 54:40 Integrating Evidence-Based Practice 01:01:52 The Balance of Skepticism and Curiosity in Fitness Science
Details Emotional intelligence has dominated leadership conversations for years—and for good reason. Leaders who listen, empathize, and build strong relationships create healthier, more engaged teams. But what if EQ isn't the primary capability driving leadership effectiveness? Drawing on a global dataset of 128,000 leaders and 360-degree feedback from over a million raters, they explore what … Continued The post Episode 179: Strategic Expertise vs. Emotional Intelligence—Which Drives Leadership Success? first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.
🧭 REBEL Rundown 📌 Key Points 🧠 We don’t know what we don’t know: Low experience can inflate confidence; true expertise usually brings humble certainty.🏥 ED relevance is universal: From central lines to transvenous pacing, over- or under-confidence shows up at every level—intern to seasoned attending.🧩 Metacognition matters: Accurate self-assessment is a clinical skill; reflection + feedback loops keep us calibrated.🛠️ Practice beats bravado: Skill decay is real; deliberate practice and HALO (high-acuity, low-occurrence) refreshers protect patients.🤝 Psychological safety ≠ niceties: “Confident humility” enables questions, feedback, and better resuscitation decisions—especially under uncertainty. Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast. 📝 Introduction Welcome to REBEL MIND—Mastering Internal Negativity during Difficulty. In this series, we turn the same critical lens REBEL EM uses for literature inward—into mindset, leadership, and psychological safety—so we can deliver better care outward to patients and teams.In this episode and blog post, hosts Mark Ramzy and Kim Bambach (Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, The Ohio State University) explore a deceptively simple question: How accurately can we assess our own performance? The answer hinges on a classic cognitive bias that touches all of us in emergency medicine. 🧾 Paper Kruger J, Dunning D. Unskilled and unaware of it: how difficulties in recognizing one’s own incompetence lead to inflated self-assessments. J Pers Soc Psychol. 1999 Dec;7 PMID: 10626367 Cognitive Question How accurately can we assess our own performance? 💭 What is the Dunning-Kruger Effect? The Dunning–Kruger Effect is a cognitive bias where:Lower-skill individuals tend to overestimate their competence, andHigher-skill individuals often underestimate theirs.Translation for the busy clinician: early on the learning curve, confidence spikes (“Mount Stupid”) because we don’t yet see the complexity. As experience accrues, confidence dips (“Valley of Despair”) with growing awareness, then rises again—grounded in nuance and humility.Key insight: True expertise ≠ louder certainty; it’s often quieter, more curious, and more collaborative. How It Applies to the Emergency Department Procedures (e.g., central lines, TVP): Watching a 5-minute video creates “I got this” energy—until the wire won’t pass, the patient thrashes, or you hit carotid. Competence includes troubleshooting in context.Skill Decay is Inevitable: If you haven’t done a chest tube or a TVP in months, you’re not as sharp as last time. Without deliberate refreshers, you drift below the safe-performance line.Everyone’s a Novice Somewhere: New disease entities, evolving algorithms, new tools (POCUS, decision support) mean even attendings routinely re-enter novice zones.Feedback Blind Spots: Lower performers can both overestimate their skills and resist feedback—while many high performers (particularly women, per discussed literature) undervalue their abilities.Culture is Clinical: The ED demands decisive action amid uncertainty. Psychological safety + confident humility lets teams surface alternative diagnoses, challenge momentum, and correct course fast. ⏩Immediate Action Steps for Your Next Shift Run a 60-second debrief on two casesWhat went well? What would I do differently next time? Write one improvement you’ll test today.Play “What if the opposite were true?”Anchored on “lumbosacral strain”, Ask, What if fever/incontinence appears? How does that change my path?Solicit 360° micro-feedbackAsk a nurse, resident, and peer: “One thing I did well; one thing to improve.” Say “thank you,” not “but.”Schedule a HALO refresher this weekPick one high-acuity, low-occurrence procedure (TVP, cric, thoracotomy). Do a 10-minute mental model + equipment walk-through; book sim time if available.Adopt a pre-procedure pauseIf X goes wrong, I’ll do Y. Name two likely failure modes (e.g., “wire won’t advance,” “delirium/agitation”) and your first corrective step.Language shift on shiftSwap “I’m sure” → “I’m reasonably confident, here’s my plan B.” Invite input: “What am I missing?” Conclusion The Dunning–Kruger Effect isn’t a moral failing; it’s a predictable human pattern that every clinician rides—often multiple times per day in the ED. The antidote is metacognition: routine reflection, explicit debiasing, deliberate practice, and feedback within a psychologically safe culture. 🚨 Clinical Bottom Line Competence is quiet and curious. The more we know, the more we recognize what we don’t—and the better we become at caring for patients and each other. Further Reading Dunning D, Kruger J. Unskilled and Unaware of It (1999). Classic paper introducing the effect.Croskerry P. Cognitive forcing strategies in clinical decision-making.Kahneman D. Thinking, Fast and Slow. Heuristics & biases in high-stakes decisions.Ericsson KA. Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise. Deliberate practice & skill acquisition.Edmondson AC. The Fearless Organization. Psychological safety and learning culture in teams. Meet the Authors Mark Ramzy, DO Co-Editor-in-Chief Cardiothoracic Intensivist and EM Attending RWJBH / Rutgers Health, Newark, NJ Kim Bambach, MD Podcasting Manager Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Ohio State University The post REBEL MIND – The Dunning Kruger Effect: Why Looking Inward Improves Patient Care appeared first on REBEL EM - Emergency Medicine Blog.
When everything depends on your real-time decisions, you can't replicate the progress, scale the outcomes, or lead others through your process. Even when it's working.In this episode, I share what that looked like in my own career.As a speech-language pathologist in the schools, I had the training and instincts to support students with complex language and learning needs. But when referrals surged and our team looked to me for leadership, I realized I didn't have a framework. My sessions were effective, but my tools weren't replicable. There was no way to take what was working and make it repeatable at the team, building, or district level.What started as a need in my own practice and doctoral work led to a research-informed framework that has now supported thousands of professionals across the country through my Language Therapy Advance Foundations program. Here's what we explore in this episode: • What it really costs to rely on instinct alone • Why generalization stalls without scalable systems in place • How “therapy homework” often lives inside what you're already doing • Why leadership begins long before you speak up in a meeting • How vocabulary can serve as a container for essential, transferable language skillsIf you're doing great work in direct language therapy sessions but struggling with generalization, this episode is for you.If your therapy is working, but hard to explain, scale, or share with your team, Language Therapy Advance Foundations will help you change that. You'll build a 5-component system that strengthens vocabulary, supports critical thinking, and works across goals and grade levels. Start building your framework today: https://drkarenspeech.com/languagetherapy
Welcome to another episode of the Building the Premier Accounting Firm podcast. In today's episode host Roger Knecht and his guest Rusty Fulling explore the world of CFO advisory services, moving beyond traditional accounting to help businesses achieve clarity, growth, and peace of mind. Discover how to transition into a strategic advisor role and build lasting client relationships on this episode. In This Episode: 00:00 Introduction to Rusty Fuling's Expertise 03:08 Defining CFO & Advisory Services 07:23 Confidence in Advisory: Lessons Learned 11:14 Beyond Numbers: Making an Eternal Impact 15:18 CFO Service Pricing & Engagement 19:18 Client 'Arrival' and Lifelong Learning 25:37 Recharging Through Service & Missions 30:25 Finding Mission in Your Business 34:04 Five Lessons for Long-Term Success 38:16 Closing Thoughts & Resources Key Takeaways: Define outsourced CFO services by focusing on clarity, profit growth, and peace of mind for clients. Implement intentional leadership principles in your own firm before advising clients on them. Practice patience and learn from experiences, understanding that growth takes time and effort. Structure CFO engagements with value-based pricing models, such as monthly retainers with a percentage of revenue. Cultivate deep, relationship-based services that address clients' personal and professional challenges. Featured Quotes: "You helped me sleep at night." -Rusty Fulling "Sometimes you just have to start. Don't wait for perfection." -Rusty Fulling "Maybe the mission that God has for you is the business he's already given you." -Rusty Fulling Conclusion: Thank you for joining us for another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm with Roger Knecht. For more information on how you can establish your own accounting firm and take control of your time and income, call 435-344-2060 or schedule an appointment to connect with Roger's team here. 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01/05/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by former Congressman Denver Riggleman for a conversation on the unexpected US military operation that led to the capture of the Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro. Mr. Riggleman previously served in the U.S. Congress, as a Republican representing the 5th District of Virginia and as Senior Technical Adviser to the January 6th Select Committee. His national security background includes serving as an intelligence officer for the USAF where he deployed for multiple operations including directly after 9/11 with the 34th Bomb Squadron. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to the Strength Connection!The Iron Council is back! I am joined by Brett Jones, DJ Wittekind, and Mark Subias.In this conversation, we discuss the language of coaching, the impact of cynicism and optimism in the fitness industry, and the importance of accountability and leadership among coaches. We critique an article comparing kettlebells and barbells, emphasizing the need for constructive criticism and the significance of articulating coaching messages effectively. The discussion highlights the challenges of navigating misinformation and the necessity of providing solutions rather than merely criticizing others. Ultimately, the conversation underscores the value of communication in coaching and the role of tools in a broader system of strength training.Follow Brett, DJ, and Mark at:Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brettjonessfg/?hl=enDJ: https://www.instagram.com/queencitykettlebell/Mark: https://www.instagram.com/subiasm/?hl=enChapters00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage01:12 The Language of Coaching and Marketing07:22 Cynicism vs. Optimism in Coaching09:28 Conspiracy Theories and Misinformation11:49 Accountability in Coaching14:53 Challenging Bad Ideas vs. Tearing Down20:08 Effective Communication in Coaching26:11 The Art of Coaching Communication31:23 Navigating Criticism: Kettlebells vs. Barbells41:51 Expertise and Experience in Training47:48 The Essence of Strength Training Systems
In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I'm joined by Kiren Sekar, Chief Product Officer at Samsara, to unpack how AI is finally showing up where it matters most, in the frontline operations that keep the global economy moving. From logistics and construction to manufacturing and field services, these industries represent a huge share of global GDP, yet for years they have been left behind by modern software. Kiren explains why that gap existed, and why the timing is finally right to close it. We talk about Samsara's full-stack approach that blends hardware, software, and AI to turn trillions of real-world data points into decisions people can actually act on. Kiren shares how customers are using this intelligence to prevent accidents, cut fuel waste, digitize paper-based workflows, and scale expert judgment across thousands of vehicles and job sites. The conversation goes deep into real examples, including how large enterprises like Home Depot have dramatically reduced accident rates and improved asset utilization by making safety and efficiency part of everyday operations rather than afterthoughts. A big part of our discussion focuses on trust. When AI enters physical operations, concerns around monitoring and surveillance surface quickly. Kiren walks through how adoption succeeds only when technology is introduced with care, transparency, and a clear focus on protecting workers. From proving driver innocence during incidents to rewarding positive behavior and using AI as a virtual safety coach, we explore why change management matters just as much as the technology itself. We also look at the limits of automation and why human judgment still plays a central role. Kiren explains how Samsara's AI acts as a force multiplier for experienced frontline experts, capturing their hard-won knowledge and scaling it across an entire workforce rather than trying to replace it. As AI moves from pilots into daily decision-making at scale, this episode offers a grounded view of what responsible, high-impact deployment actually looks like. As AI continues to reshape frontline work, making jobs safer, easier, and more engaging, how should product leaders balance innovation with responsibility when their systems start influencing real-world safety and productivity every single day? Useful Links Connect with Kiren Sekar Learn more about Samsara Tech Talks Daily is Sponsored by Denodo
From “follow the science” during COVID to universities accused of activism, the gap between experts and the public is widening. Roger Pielke Jr. explains why expertise doesn't just mean a PhD, how media silos deepen divides, and why experts must serve all Americans — not just those who share their politics. (This episode originally aired on September 18, 2025.)Have feedback on the show? Please send us an email at podcasts@usatoday.com. Episode transcript available here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ever feel like you're stuck fixing fires instead of building teams that actually thrive? Imagine stepping into a legacy brand, mobilizing hundreds of operators, and transforming your culture from confused to unbeatable, all while modernizing for the future.In this episode, Cameron Herold gets real with Jackie Secor, COO of Taco John's. She's a 25-year franchise and operations veteran who reveals how trust, creativity, and emotional intelligence drive relentless brand loyalty and profit. They dive deep into promoting insiders, learning from the front line, fighting standardization chaos, and using AI to cut real problems, not just hype.If you're tired of leadership fluff and want the actual proven moves great COOs use to build legendary teams, this episode is your advantage. Press play right now if you want to stop the pain of high turnover, poor culture, or outdated systems and get the inside story you'll never hear anywhere else.Timestamped Highlights[00:00] – Why problem-dropping is forbidden in Jackie's office[03:01] – The unexpected challenges facing any new COO in a legacy brand[04:06] – Why the right network beats experience every time[07:42] – Jaw-dropping fix: How she clawed back operational standardization[09:21] – The hidden dangers of outsourced audits (and how Jackie reversed them)[13:30] – How stretch assignments reveal real leaders, not just performers[15:04] – Emotional intelligence: The operator's secret weapon[17:42] – How Jackie coaches Gen Z talent when they want the corner office—now[20:03] – The shocking empathy learned on the franchisee side[25:41] – Standardizing the most controversial taco technique: meat on bottom or side?![29:13] – Multi-generation success—how Taco John's beats the odds other brands can't[32:03] – Are robots and AI the real next move, or total overkill?[36:03] – Why “get back to basics” wins versus flashy ideas every time[37:46] – The one job in the restaurant nobody envies (and why it matters for culture)[43:31] – Redefining quality and value, even as giants like Chipotle pivot fast[44:04] – Why every franchisor MUST run their own locations for credibility[45:56] – The advice Jackie wishes she got at 21 (and warns every young COO today)About the GuestJackie Secor is the Chief Operating Officer at Taco John's, a fast-growing, family-owned restaurant brand with a passionate multi-generation franchise base. With over 25 years' experience across both franchisee and franchisor sides, including at Auntie Anne's, she's renowned for building high-performance teams, driving operational turnarounds, and modernizing legacy operations through creativity and emotional intelligence.