Podcasts about Exponential

In Part 2 of this special episode, Nelson continues unpacking the future of workplace learning—focusing on how L&D leaders can future-proof their strategies in an era of exponential change. He explores why the fastest learners—both individuals and organisations—are the ones who will thrive, and why L&D must evolve from a compliance-driven function into a true strategic lever for business performance.The conversation highlights how AI and community-driven learning will reshape workforce development by 2026, the importance of aligning learning with business objectives, and the need for rapid skill acquisition. Nelson offers practical insights for L&D leaders on cutting learning waste, fostering a culture of psychological safety for innovation, leveraging internal experts, and preparing for the wider adoption of AI agents as learning interfaces.Want to learn more about HowNow? Speak to the team here: www.gethownow.com/book-demo

In this compelling episode, we're joined by Coz Crosscombe—a seasoned disciple-maker and urban missionary who has spent decades planting churches in some of the most marginalised communities in Philadelphia and Western Sydney.Coz challenges the Australian Church to reimagine multiplication—not just as a strategy for growth, but as a call to proximity, partnership, and empowerment. What if we stopped planting churches for the poor, and started planting churches with the poor? What does it mean to raise up truly Indigenous leaders—those who carry the heartbeat of their community?This is a deeply honest and practical conversation for any leader serious about gospel impact where it's needed most. If you care about planting churches that reflect the fullness of the Kingdom, this one's not to be missed.

Welcome to the first episode of The £10K Activation Series.In this opening conversation, Jess Fenton explores what it really means to stand at a threshold when everything feels like it's collapsing, chaos is peaking, and the spirit of intimidation is screaming at you to retreat.This isn't failure. This is initiation.You'll hear:✨ Why collapse and chaos are proof that you're on the edge of your next expansion✨ How thresholds strip away what cannot come with you into the new field — relationships, safety nets, identities✨ Why intimidation is the “guardian at the gate” that shows up before every crossing✨ How women at every level — from solopreneurs to public icons — experience this moment differently, and why some retreat while others rise✨ The importance of purification, nervous system strength, and beauty as you prepare to crossThresholds aren't comfortable. They demand that you let go of what you thought you needed, so you can step into the reality you've been asking for.The £10K Activation CTA:This is exactly why Jess created The £10K Activation. It's a private initiation designed to hold you through the threshold, collapse intimidation, and crystallise your packaging, visibility, and sovereignty at the level of the Million Dollar Woman.If you know you're standing at your threshold and you're ready to cross, message Jess privately to claim one of the £10K Activation spots.

In this episode, we're revisiting a video series we originally released with Exponential on how microchurches plant the gospel incarnationally in their context. We'll walk through the heart of the gospel, why it's the power of God for salvation, and how ordinary people can embody, demonstrate, and share it in everyday life. This series is framed by the Missionary Pathway—a five-phase framework for making disciples and seeing microchurches emerge—and focuses on the third phase: planting the gospel. You'll also hear practical tools for sharing the good news in real conversations and everyday rhythms.

Send us a textRethink WorkbookThe Divine Possibility WorkbookTake part in our upcoming Webinar, every Saturday 10am est.Register HERE ReThink Podcast, Digital StoreConnect with us and Explore our offers:   https://linktr.ee/rethinkpodcast1Support the Podcast:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1590358/supportWe've all been seduced by the idea that change must be dramatic: new job, new body, new business — all in 30 days or less. The “go big or go home” mindset is everywhere.But here's the truth most people miss: Exponential results are created through incremental choices. In fact, the most successful people in the world — from elite athletes to wealthy entrepreneurs — don't rely on bursts of motivation. They rely on micro-consistency.This episode is about shifting your mindset from “transformation as a tidal wave” to “transformation as a slow-drip faucet.” Because here's what energy science, neuroscience, and behavior stacking all agree on: the smallest aligned action, repeated, becomes unstoppable.Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1590358/support Closing of ReThinkBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREESupport the show

Full transcript (AI generated)Alhamdulillah, we praise Allah for allowing us to gather on this beautiful—if a little chilly—morning. Alhamdulillah for this amazing weather.It was lovely to see the president of the Islamic society in red and white today. To our Indonesian brothers and sisters: Selamat Hari Kemerdekaan—Happy Independence Day. Eighty years since independence—may Allah keep your nation in peace and strength.If anyone needs proof that Islam was not spread by the sword, just look at our region. You don't find armies forcing Islam upon the people there. Rather, traders—many from Hadramawt in Yemen—came to the Indonesian archipelago. The Indonesians were impressed by their honesty and akhlaq. The sultans and rulers accepted Islam, and as was common then, when a king accepted a faith, much of his people followed.Some argue, “But what about the Indian subcontinent—Pakistan and India—didn't Islam spread there by northern armies?” Even there, the heart of Islam's spread was da‘wah and reason, not compulsion.Look at Syria and Egypt. Egypt was opened by ‘Amr ibn al-‘Ās in the time of ‘Umar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb. Syria and Damascus were opened by Khālid ibn al-Walīd. Muslims ruled those lands, yet it took 500 years before Syria became majority Muslim, and around 300 years for Egypt. If Islam were spread by force, everyone would have “converted” within decades. History shows otherwise.Consider also the monastery of St Catherine in Sinai. It predates Islam, and they proudly claim to hold a letter from the Prophet ﷺ guaranteeing the safety of Christians in Egypt. Whether or not you accept the document, the point stands: Islam lived alongside other faiths. In greater Bilād al-Shām—what we call the Levant—multiple religions have long flourished.A stable nation is a great blessing from Allah. One of the early scholars said: I make du‘ā' for our rulers, that Allah rectifies their affairs. When asked, “Why not just make du‘ā' for yourself?” he replied, “If I pray for myself, only I benefit. If I pray for the ruler, everyone benefits.” Even if a ruler is flawed, there is no harm in asking Allah to guide them and make them just—because a just leader benefits all.When we talk about nation-states, let's be honest: many borders are colonial lines. What separates Malaysia and Indonesia? We are one people in so many ways. We speak closely related languages. Historically, the region has been called by many names: the Malay world, the archipelago, even Jāwī—so scholars from our lands were known in the Arab world as “al-Jāwī,” whether they were Javanese, Malay, Bugis, Makassarese, or others. The difference between Malaysia and Indonesia today largely traces to the Dutch and the British.So how do we relate to nation-states? Two extremes exist. One says, “There is no nation—only the Ummah—restore the Khilāfah now.” The other says, “I will die for this colonial line.” The truth, as our scholars remind us, is the balanced middle path. We are one Ummah of Muhammad ﷺ, and we also live in nation-states. Attempts to tear down states overnight have, in recent history, brought much harm. We live within reality while never forgetting the greater reality: every Muslim we meet is our brother or sister in faith, and that bond is sacred.The Prophet ﷺ himself showed us how to balance love of homeland. He loved Makkah—his birthplace, the land of his ancestors, home of the Ka‘bah built by Ibrāhīm and Ismā‘īl. He left only because it became unsafe—he was forced out. On his way out he turned back and said, “O Makkah, had my people not expelled me, I would never have left you.” But when he migrated to Madīnah, he loved it too, and made du‘ā': “O Allah, make us love Madīnah as we love Makkah, or even more,” and, “O Allah, bless Madīnah twice what You blessed Makkah.”He became part of Madīnah's community—integrating Muhājirīn and Anṣār, building a strong society—while his heart still loved Makkah. That's balance.Many of us here were born elsewhere—Malaysia, Indonesia, Lebanon, and beyond—and migrated to Australia. Love your country of origin; that's natural and from the sunnah of fitrah. But also accept the reality: we live here now by choice. So contribute here. Build here. Strengthen community here. Loving Australia doesn't mean hating your country of origin, and loving your homeland doesn't mean ignoring the reality and responsibilities of this country that has given us so much. Ask: How can I make this country, this society, this community better?I often say: loving the country you live in—serving it—is following the sunnah, because that's what the Prophet ﷺ did in Madīnah. Wherever a Muslim goes, they make the place better. In Malay we say: a good seed grows wherever it lands—even on a mountain. That's the believer: wherever we go, we leave goodness.Today I want to focus on Sūrat al-Ḥujurāt—a chapter I call the community's Standard Operating Procedure. It was revealed in late Madīnan years—around year 9 AH—barely over a year before the Prophet's passing. Year 9 is known as ‘Ām al-Wufūd—the Year of Delegations—with tribes pouring into Madīnah to pledge allegiance: sometimes politically, sometimes religiously.Look at the numbers to feel the context. In Makkah, after 13 years of da‘wah, roughly 80-plus men migrated with the Prophet ﷺ. Within two years in Madīnah, that number grew to around 300. At Uḥud, around 700 fought; by al-Khandaq, 3,000. At the Fath (Conquest) of Makkah in year 8, 10,000. By the Prophet's Ḥajj in year 10, more than 120,000. Exponential growth. What fueled it? One key event was the Treaty of al-Ḥudaybiyyah in year 6: a period of peace. In times of war, growth was modest; in times of peace, da‘wah flourished. Islam spreads best with safety, honesty, and service—not with the sword.Now to al-Ḥujurāt itself—“the Chambers”—named after the simple living quarters of the Prophet ﷺ. Despite becoming the most influential man in Arabia, his home was about 5m x 5m. Think of an IKEA showcase room—that's roughly the size. Before Khaybar, the Sahābah often tied stones to their stomachs from hunger. After Khaybar, prosperity came to the community, but the Prophet's personal lifestyle didn't change. When his household's income increased, he didn't buy a bigger house or a fancier camel. He increased in infaq—in giving. Some of his wives understandably asked for more comfort. Allah revealed that the Prophet's family are held to a higher standard, choosing Allah and the Ākhirah over worldly luxury. (Brothers, don't take this as ammunition against your wives—we are not prophets, and our families are not the Mothers of the Believers. Balance is key. The Prophet also taught that the best charity is what you spend on your family.)The sūrah begins: “O you who believe, do not put yourselves before Allah and His Messenger.” Our feelings and preferences take a back seat when the command of Allah and His Messenger is clear. But clarity matters—this is why the Ummah has tafāsīr and scholarship. In the time of ‘Alī and Mu‘āwiyah, the Khawārij claimed, “Back to Qur'ān and Sunnah!” ‘Alī brought the muṣḥaf and said, “Let the Qur'ān speak.” They said, “It can't.” Exactly—we need scholars; the Qur'ān is interpreted and applied through qualified understanding.Next, adab with the Prophet ﷺ: “Do not raise your voices above the voice of the Prophet…” The context: in the Year of Delegations, Abū Bakr and ‘Umar were assigning officials to receive tribes. Their discussion became loud—near the Prophet ﷺ. Allah revealed the warning that raising voices in his presence could nullify deeds. From then, they barely spoke above a whisper before him. One Companion with a naturally loud voice stopped attending the masjid out of fear. The Prophet ﷺ noticed his absence (as was his habit after ṣalāh) and reassured him.How is this relevant now? When you visit al-Rawḍah in Madīnah, remember your adab—don't push, don't argue. And more broadly: respect the Sunnah and ḥadīth. Don't weaponise ḥadīth to defeat one another. Imām Mālik would bathe, dress well, and apply perfume before narrating ḥadīth—because these are the words of the Prophet ﷺ. His mother told him when he was a child: “Learn your teacher's manners before his knowledge.” Many giants of our tradition were raised by remarkable mothers—may Allah increase the piety of our families.Now, the central ayah for our time—49:6:If a fāsiq brings you news, verify (fatabayyanū), lest you harm people out of ignorance and become regretful.Another qirā'ah reads fatathabbātū—establish the truth carefully. Both meanings are needed: verify the facts(tathabbūt) and clarify the context (tabayyun). Something can be factually true but contextually misunderstood. This ayah was revealed when a zakat-collector panicked at the stern-looking welcome of a Bedouin tribe, returned to Madīnah, and reported refusal to pay. War was nearly launched—until the matter was checked and clarified. It was simply a misreading of their manner.Brothers and sisters, we live in an age of instant forwarding. “Shared as received” does not absolve us. Better not to share than to spread harm. The Prophet ﷺ said it's enough falsehood for a person to relay everything they hear. We will be accountable for what we circulate.Next, Allah addresses conflict: “If two groups of believers fight, make peace between them.” Note: believers—disagreement and even fights can sadly occur in this world. Our job is to be peacemakers—afshū al-salām—not arsonists who inflame tensions.Then Allah forbids mockery, belittling nicknames, and demeaning jokes. A one-off joke may pass; repeated “teasing” cuts the heart. Joke with people, not at them. Give good nicknames—like the Prophet ﷺ did with Abū Hurayrah, “father of kittens,” because he loved cats.Finally, the universal ayah—49:13:“O mankind, We created you from male and female, and made you into peoples and tribes so that you may know one another…”Islam doesn't merely tolerate difference—it celebrates it. Li-ta‘ārafū—so you can truly know one another. Our diversity is a strength, not a weakness.A small story from campus days: we used to hold ifṭār at the Hacker Café. When policy changes demanded payment for bookings, the Malays among us—known for adab and non-confrontation—were ready to accept and move on. Our Arab brothers said, “No, this is our right; let's advocate.” Alhamdulillah, by different strengths working together, we kept the space. Sometimes a firm voice is needed; sometimes a calming voice. We need each other.Even our food is multicultural. Malaysians and Indonesians love sambal, but chilli isn't native to us—it came via Iberian traders after their colonisation of the Americas. They found it too spicy and passed it along; we said, “Bismillah—this is amazing!” Now, a meal without sambal hardly feels complete. That's multiculturalism on a plate.The Anṣār and Muhājirīn had different temperaments. The Prophet ﷺ praised the Anṣārī women for their confidence in asking questions—something Makkan women initially found difficult. Different strengths, one Ummah. Be like the beethat seeks flowers, not the fly that looks for wounds.Even our differences in madhāhib and approaches are strengths. Teaching ‘aqīdah to children benefits from the clarity and simplicity associated with “Salafī” pedagogy; engaging philosophers and other faiths may require the tools preserved in Ash‘arī and Māturīdī kalām. In fiqh, our differences are a mercy. I came from a Shāfi‘ī background where Jumu‘ah requires forty settled men. Early on here, I looked out and counted twenty-eight—then remembered I hadn't checked visa statuses! Alhamdulillah for Ḥanafī fiqh, where a much smaller number suffices. Our differences, handled with adab, make life easier, not harder. The line is only crossed when difference turns to violence or takfīr over minor issues.Thank you for spending your precious, cold winter morning with me. We ask Allah to accept this from us.We make du‘ā' that Allah blesses Indonesia with peace, prosperity, and barakah for her people; that He blesses the entire Ummah; that He blesses Australia and guides its leaders to make wise decisions for the public good—not just for narrow economic interests of some quarter.We ask Allah to protect our brothers and sisters in Palestine, especially Gaza. O Allah, they are hungry—feed them. They are surrounded from every direction—but all directions belong to You. Protect them. Grant the martyrs the highest Jannah. Reunite parents and children separated by rubble, and reunite us with them in Jannah. Do not let our hearts turn away from them when the world turns its back. Use us as means for their aid and liberation. Guide us, employ us in Your service, and accept from us, O Most Merciful.Āmīn. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bequranic.substack.com/subscribe

On this episode of Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop speaks with Michael Jagdeo, a headhunter and founder working with Exponent Labs and The Syndicate, about the cycles of money, power, and technology that shape our world. Their conversation touches on financial history through The Ascent of Money by Niall Ferguson and William Bagehot's The Money Market, the rise and fall of financial centers from London to New York and the new Texas Stock Exchange, the consolidation of industries and the theory of oligarchical collectivism, the role of AI as both tool and chaos agent, Bitcoin and “quantitative re-centralization,” the dynamics of exponential organizations, and the balance between collectivism and individualism. Jagdeo also shares recruiting philosophies rooted in stories like “stone soup,” frameworks like Yu-Kai Chou's Octalysis and the User Type Hexad, and book recommendations including Salim Ismail's Exponential Organizations and Arthur Koestler's The Act of Creation. Along the way they explore servant leadership, Price's Law, Linux and open source futures, religion as an operating system, and the cyclical nature of civilizations. You can learn more about Michael Jagdeo or reach out to him directly through Twitter or LinkedIn.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:05 Stewart Alsop introduces Michael Jagdeo, who shares his path from headhunting actuaries and IT talent into launching startups with Exponent Labs and The Syndicate.00:10 They connect recruiting to financial history, discussing actuaries, The Ascent of Money, and William Bagehot's The Money Market on the London money market and railways.00:15 The Rothschilds, institutional knowledge, and Corn Laws lead into questions about New York as a financial center and the quiet launch of the Texas Stock Exchange by Citadel and BlackRock.00:20 Capital power, George Soros vs. the Bank of England, chaos, paper clips, and Orwell's oligarchical collectivism frame industry consolidation, syndicates, and stone soup.00:25 They debate imperial conquest, bourgeoisie leisure, the decline of the middle class, AI as chaos agent, digital twins, Sarah Connor, Godzilla, and nuclear metaphors.00:30 Conversation turns to Bitcoin, “quantitative re-centralization,” Jack Bogle, index funds, Robinhood micro bailouts, and AI as both entropy and negative entropy.00:35 Jagdeo discusses Jim Keller, Tenstorrent, RISC-V, Nvidia CUDA, exponential organizations, Price's Law, bureaucracy, and servant leadership with the parable of stone soup.00:40 Recruiting as symbiosis, biophilia, trust, Judas, Wilhelm Reich, AI tools, Octalysis gamification, Jordan vs. triangle offense, and the role of laughter in persuasion emerge.00:45 They explore religion as operating systems, Greek gods, Comte's stages, Nietzsche, Jung, nostalgia, scientism, and Jordan Peterson's revival of tradition.00:50 The episode closes with Linux debates, Ubuntu, Framer laptops, PewDiePie, and Jagdeo's nod to Liminal Snake on epistemic centers and turning curses into blessings.Key InsightsOne of the central insights of the conversation is how financial history repeats through cycles of consolidation and power shifts. Michael Jagdeo draws on William Bagehot's The Money Market to explain how London became the hub of European finance, much like New York later did, and how the Texas Stock Exchange signals a possible southern resurgence of financial influence in America. The pattern of wealth moving with institutional shifts underscores how markets, capital, and politics remain intertwined.Jagdeo and Alsop emphasize that industries naturally oligarchize. Borrowing from Orwell's “oligarchical collectivism,” Jagdeo notes that whether in diamonds, food, or finance, consolidation emerges as economies of scale take over. This breeds syndicates and monopolies, often interpreted as conspiracies but really the predictable outcome of industrial maturation.Another powerful theme is the stone soup model of collaboration. Jagdeo applies this parable to recruiting, showing that no single individual can achieve large goals alone. By framing opportunities as shared ventures where each person adds their own ingredient, leaders can attract top talent while fostering genuine symbiosis.Technology, and particularly AI, is cast as both chaos agent and amplifier of human potential. The conversation likens AI to nuclear power—capable of great destruction or progress. From digital twins to Sarah Connor metaphors, they argue AI represents not just artificial intelligence but artificial knowledge and action, pushing humans to adapt quickly to its disruptive presence.The discussion of Bitcoin and digital currencies reframes decentralization as potentially another trap. Jagdeo provocatively calls Bitcoin “quantitative re-centralization,” suggesting that far from liberating individuals, digital currencies may accelerate neo-feudalism by creating new oligarchies and consolidating financial control in unexpected ways.Exponential organizations and the leverage of small teams emerge as another key point. Citing Price's Law, Jagdeo explains how fewer than a dozen highly capable individuals can now achieve billion-dollar valuations thanks to open source hardware, AI, and network effects. This trend redefines scale, making nimble collectives more powerful than bureaucratic giants.Finally, the episode highlights the cyclical nature of civilizations and belief systems. From Rome vs. Carthage to Greek gods shifting with societal needs, to Nietzsche's “God is dead” and Jung's view of recurring deaths of divinity, Jagdeo argues that religion, ideology, and operating systems reflect underlying incentives. Western nostalgia for past structures, whether political or religious, risks idolatry, while the real path forward may lie in new blends of individualism, collectivism, and adaptive tools like Linux and AI.

In this honest and soul-stirring episode, we sit down with Will Chung, church planter and pastor of Beloved Church in California. From his radical encounter with Jesus as a teenager to pioneering a church in the middle of a global pandemic, Will shares the remarkable journey that shaped his call to plant—and the spiritual resilience it has demanded along the way.We explore:The challenges and opportunities of planting young in the midst of social unrest and deconstructionThe tension between ministry fruitfulness and soul healthWill's shift from putting God first to making God the center of everythingHow deep friendships, therapy, and intentional rhythms of soul care are essential for sustainable leadershipWith insight, vulnerability, and wisdom beyond his years, Will invites us to consider what it means to lead with spiritual integrity in a distracted age.

The Power Core Concept from Jeanne Bliss, the original Chief Customer Officer.Connect with Sam on LinkedIn - I share customer experience content multiple times a week, and love hearing from listeners with questions or ideas for topics.Subscribe to my newsletter, Customer Experience Patterns - I publish a new edition with each episode of the podcast.My LinkedIn Learning courses: Customer Experience: 6 Essential Foundations For Lasting Loyalty, How To Create Great Customer Experiences & Build A Customer-Centric Culture. In-depth video series that teach you how to create great experiences, and build customer-centric cultuers.Thanks to my talented colleague Emily Tolmer for the cover art. Thanks to my friends at Moon Island for the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cass Langton joins the podcast to share her remarkable journey from global creative leadership at Hillsong to co-planting The Local, a flourishing new church in Sydney's northwest. In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Cass opens up about creativity as a sacred tool for discipleship, the unexpected and sometimes reluctant steps into church planting, and the breathtaking stories of redemption that have marked their first year. She also reflects on empowering women in leadership, intergenerational renewal, and why now may be the most exciting time for the church in Australia. This episode is a timely reminder: when we make space for beauty, community, and obedience to the Spirit, God moves powerfully.

Dubbo lawyer, Claire Booth (pictured), told the July 23 Bendigo "National Renewables in Agriculture Conference and Expo" that farmers and their counterparts were living through a time of exponential changeMs Booth was speaking at a session entitled "Large-scale energy transition - tax law, insurance, agrivoltaics and hosting transmission".With her on the panel were Billy Greenham from "Coagency", Andrew Bomm from "Progressive Agriculture", Yvette Lloyd from "EnergyCo" and a cropping farmer who was hosting transmission lines and wind turbines, Simon Tickner.

What does it take to build something that lasts beyond your leadership? In this powerful conversation, Tim Foot sits down with Dave Ferguson to explore how intentional succession, apprenticeship, and multiplication shape the future of the church. Drawing from his own transition at Community Christian Church and his leadership of Exponential, Dave shares the do's and don'ts of raising up new leaders, the barriers holding churches back from multiplying, and the hopeful signs of a movement led by risk-taking, permission-giving cultures. If you want to grow leaders, not just fill roles—this is the episode for you.

In today's episode, Sean sits down with Ted Coniaris and Dave Ferguson of COMMUNITY to explore healthy succession plans in church leadership. Ted, a former church planter turned lead pastor apprentice, shares his journey from Greek Orthodox roots to executive leadership. Dave, the founding pastor and now CEO of Exponential, reflects on stepping back, championing Ted, and why a leadership handoff rooted in humility, clarity, and trust works. Together, they reveal the intentional 18-month apprenticeship model they followed—complete with timelines, vision handoffs, and mutual respect. If you're navigating leadership transitions in your church, this episode is full of practical wisdom and encouragement. Welcome to Episode 138 of the Leaders in Living Rooms Podcast with Sean Morgan.

Get my new book: https://bronsonequity.com/fireyourselfDownload my new special report - How to Use Inflation to Your Advantage - www.bronsonequity.com/inflationWelcome to our latest episode!Join host Bronson Hill and co-host Nate Hambrick, author of The 18 Laws of Leverage, on the Mailbox Money Show for an inspiring June 2025 episode with Paul Levitin, a mindset and behavior change expert. Paul, a former personal trainer turned coach, shares his EASIER framework to make change sustainable: Enthusiasm, Availability, Straightforward, Imperfect, Exponential, and Repeatable. Learn how to overcome resistance to change, prioritize high-leverage actions, and embrace imperfection to build lasting habits in fitness, finance, or entrepreneurship. Paul discusses balancing ambition with contentment using the “gap and gain” principle, holding expectations loosely like a scientist, and focusing on what you love to avoid burnout.TIMESTAMPS00:42 - Intro: Change Made Easy with Paul Levitin 01:12 - Nate on mindset: Why change is hard 01:41 - Paul's journey: From personal trainer to mindset coach 03:08 - The missing piece: Psychology of behavior change 06:21 - Why change is hard: Biological resistance to effort 10:08 - EASIER framework: Making change sustainable 13:21 - Can enthusiasm grow? Building habits over time 18:48 - EASIER breakdown: Availability, Straightforward, Imperfect 21:10 - Exponential returns: Stacking wins to outweigh negatives 22:16 - Repeatable habits: Sustainable for life 25:36 - Choosing priorities: Start with what you love 28:43 - Imperfection as a trait: Entrepreneurs vs. risk-averse 31:40 - Gap and gain: Balancing ambition and contentment 40:25 - Knowledge of self: The meta-skill for success 41:39 - First step: Find what you're enthusiastic about 44:46 - Connect with Paul 45:40 - Takeaways: Stack wins, embrace imperfection, prioritize joyConnect with the Guest:Podcast: Change Made Easy (available on all major platforms)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paullevitin/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paullevitin#MindsetMatters#BehaviorChange#PersonalGrowth#FinancialFreedom#Entrepreneurship#SustainableHabits#WorkLifeBalance

In this episode of the I Love Coaching Podcast, Adam Roach and Jess Webber explore the complex relationship between self-worth and pricing in business. They discuss how many individuals tie their identity and value to their job titles and salaries, leading to insecurities when it comes to setting prices. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding that worth is not for sale, but rather the value of the product or service being offered. They challenge the myth of linear growth, advocating for an exponential mindset that allows for greater opportunities and success. The hosts also address common fears and guilt associated with charging higher prices, encouraging listeners to recognize their value and the importance of pricing for transformation. TakeawaysCharging what you're worth can limit your potential.Your worth is not for sale; your product is.Insecurity often ties to identity and job title.Linear growth is a limiting mindset.Exponential growth requires a shift in thinking.Higher prices signal higher quality to the market.Fear and guilt can prevent you from charging more.The transformation happens at the transaction.You are the gatekeeper of your pricing.Lower prices can repel potential clients.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Connection01:43 Understanding Worth and Pricing09:35 The Myth of Linear Growth17:30 Overcoming Insecurity, Fear, and Guilt29:05 Conclusion and Call to Action

Resilience Engineering: Timeouts, Retry, (Exponential) backoff und JitterModernes Resilience Engineering beginnt bei scheinbar banalen Parametern, die oft generisch abgenickt werden – und entscheidet damit über den Unterschied zwischen „kurzer Störung“ und „großflächigem Ausfall mit Nachwirkungen“.In dieser Episode packen wir das Thema Timeout & Retry von Grund auf an: Wir sprechen über Connection, Read und Idle-Timeouts, erklären, warum 0,1 % Ausfallrate maßgeblich für dein Softwaredesign ist, was Retry-Storms und das Thundering Herd Problem ist und warum dieses “DevOps” bei dem finden des richtigen Timeout-Values eine wichtige Rolle spielt.On top gibt's einen Hands-on Deep Dive zu Circuit Breaker, Token Buckets, Exponential Backoff und Jitter – inklusive Tool-Tipps von Open Telemetry über Toxiproxy bis hin zu Resilience-Libraries für Python, Go, .NET & Co.Bonus: Warum Wolfgang nun anders über so simple Dinge wie Timeouts nachdenkt.Unsere aktuellen Werbepartner findest du auf https://engineeringkiosk.dev/partnersDas schnelle Feedback zur Episode:

In this powerful episode of The Church Planting Podcast, Greg Nettle is joined by long-time friend and influential church leader Dave Ferguson. Dave is the founding pastor of Community Christian Church, president of Exponential, and co-founder of the global church planting network NewThing—now integrated into Exponential. The conversation covers: Dave's personal and organizational transitions, including appointing a new lead pastor at Community A deep dive into his 5-step leadership apprenticeship model (from his book Hero Maker) His global perspective on a potential revival among Gen Z, especially in the UK The explosive growth of microchurches His upcoming book Multiplier (coming March 2026) Challenges the Church must face to reach the next generation, including creating safe, peace-filled spaces for those deconstructing or new to faith A must-listen for anyone passionate about multiplication, innovation, and the future of the Church. 01:15 – Dave's leadership transition at Community Christian   04:05 – Merging NewThing into Exponential   06:40 – Dave's new role as CEO of Exponential   08:00 – Life Planning: What it is and who should do it   12:00 – 5-Step Apprenticeship Model explained   15:20 – Preview of Dave's new book: *Multiplier*   16:15 – The “Quiet Revival” among Gen Z in the UK   19:45 – US stats: A spiritual shift is happening   21:18 – Church hurt & challenges for church multiplication   23:00 – Peace as the new apologetic   24:30 – Global microchurch movement—how it started   27:00 – Story: 177+ microchurches through online training   29:00 – Why now is the time to empower global leaders   29:50 – Final encouragement & close

Blake Susman (CEO) & Jerris Johnson (Head - Land) at Rowland.AI join the podcast to walk through their team's new AI powered chatbot that has been trained around the nuances of land management, right of way and energy operations.A big thanks to our 4 Minerals & Royalties Podcast Sponsors:--Tracts: If you are interested in learning more about Tracts title related services and software, then please call 281-892-2096 or visit https://tracts.co/ to learn more.--Riverbend Energy Group: If you are interested in discussing the sale of your Minerals and/or NonOp interests w/ Riverbend, then please visit www.riverbendenergygroup.com for more information--Farmers National Company: For more information on Farmer's land management services, please visit www.fncenergy.com or email energy@farmersnational.com--Oseberg: For more information on the software & data analytics tools that Oseberg has to offer, please visit www.oseberg.io.

In this special episode recorded at Engage 2025, Generation AI hosts Ardis Kadiu and Dr. JC Bonilla sit down with Dr. Tracy Brundage, President of ABAC in Georgia, for a candid conversation about the real challenges of AI transformation in higher education. Moving beyond the typical efficiency metrics, they explore what it truly means to be "AI powered, people focused" and why incremental change isn't enough anymore. The discussion reveals that the biggest obstacles aren't technological—they're human, cultural, and structural. With students arriving on campus after years of ChatGPT use in high school, the panel examines how institutions must fundamentally rethink their approach to education, moving from delivering more software features to providing AI teammates that actually get used. This conversation offers practical insights for leaders struggling to balance rapid technological change with the timeless mission of creating belonging and connection for students.Opening: The State of AI in Higher Education (00:00:08)Closing session from Engage 2025 conference in CharlotteTheme: "AI powered, people focused" frames every conversationAI becoming foundation of campus services, not just an add-onPanel explores obstacles and transformation challengesThe Exponential vs. Incremental Problem (00:03:31)Artists identifies gap between incremental desires and exponential needsPeople asking for efficiency gains while missing bigger transformation questionsOld ways of thinking blocking adoption of transformative approachesNeed to change internally to make things better for studentsBeyond Technology: The Real Barriers (00:06:06)Tracy identifies culture, systems, and structure as main obstacles"Sometimes less is less" - the problem of wearing too many hatsStudents arriving with 4 years of ChatGPT experience from high schoolChallenge of evolving academic integrity in digital ageThe 93% Problem: Unused Features (00:08:14)Across industries, 93% of software features go unusedAdding more features increases anxiety rather than solving problemsElement451 shifting from features to AI agents that handle entire workflowsFocus on delivering teammates, not toolsAI as a Unifying Force (00:09:22)Discussion of AI breaking down traditional silosABAC bringing admissions and alumni into same officeAI accelerating organizational transformationChange management as the critical factor, not technologyMeasuring What Matters: Student Experience (00:13:04)Moving beyond efficiency metrics like hours savedStudent belonging and connection as key success indicatorsWhy higher ed lacks customer satisfaction scores for studentsAI exposing existing cracks in educational systemsThe Unknown Future of Work and Education (00:17:19)Preparing students for jobs that don't exist yetLegacy programs may not offer viable career pathways20% chance AI development goes wrong, 80% chance for abundanceBuilding for next 6 months while future remains uncertainClosing Wisdom and North Star Advice (00:21:14)Tracy: "Design with empathy, lead with curiosity, never lose sight of the student"Artists: Everyone is figuring it out together, no true experts existStart where you are and keep building incrementallyJC: "Be a manager of AI and leader of people" - - - -Connect With Our Co-Hosts:Ardis Kadiuhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/https://twitter.com/ardisDr. JC Bonillahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/https://twitter.com/jbonillxAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Generation AI is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

Greg sits down with Dr. Liz Rios (Founder of Passion2Plant) and Rev. Len Tang (Director of the Fuller Church Planting Initiative) to explore the expanding world of multiethnic, micro, and digital church planting. They unpack the rapid growth of microchurches, the increasing leadership of women of color in church planting, and the redefinition of success beyond outdated metrics. The conversation also dives into the barriers multiethnic leaders face—especially in funding and power-sharing—and the urgent need for new pipelines that elevate diverse leaders. Get practical ideas and inspiration for: Starting and supporting digital faith communities Funding justice-centered churches Co-vocational and multi-vocational planting models Joining the Multiethnic Church Planting Collaborative Training through Passion2Plant   01:45 – The rise of microchurches and reimagined planting models 03:30 – Global influence on U.S. microchurch models 04:00 – Women of color stepping into church planting 05:00 – Digital and micro as natural expressions for multiethnic women leaders 06:30 – Letting go of traditional church planting metrics 07:00 – Digital church planting: cost, reach, and community impact 08:30 – Examples of digital church leaders reinvesting in their communities 10:00 – Financial sustainability and co-/tri-vocational leadership 12:00 – Challenges in multiethnic church planting: politics and funding 13:00 – Expanding the definition of multiethnic: immigrant, ethnic-specific, multiracial 14:30 – Power sharing and leadership dynamics in multiethnic models 18:45 – Kingdom diversity: Galatians and Revelation visions 20:00 – Demographic shifts and the need for diverse leadership pipelines 21:30 – Opportunities: Black church planting summit, Stadia's statement of lament 23:00 – Slowing down, building trust, and unlearning systems 26:30 – How to get involved: Passion2Plant and Fuller's Collaborative 28:00 – Final encouragement and closing thoughts

In this compelling episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli is joined by David Espindola, a futurist and strategic advisor with deep expertise in technology, AI, and leadership. As the author of The Exponential Era and Soulful, Espindola brings a unique lens to the conversation—one that blends exponential technology insight with a deep understanding of human-centered leadership. His background, which spans Silicon Valley startups and CIO roles, grounds his perspective in both vision and practicality.Together, they explore how artificial intelligence is no longer just a functional tool—it's a force that's reshaping how organizations operate and how leaders must lead. Espindola challenges the outdated mental models that many executives still rely on and explains why thinking exponentially—not linearly—is now a leadership imperative. The speed of change, he argues, requires not just faster decision-making, but a fundamental rewiring of strategic planning itself.Beyond urgency, the conversation offers a thoughtful framework for action. Espindola urges leaders to see AI not as a threat, but as a collaborator—a sparring partner that, when used well, can expand creativity, sharpen insight, and unlock new value. At the same time, he issues a warning about over-delegating thought and judgment to machines. The leaders who thrive, he says, will be those who bring a uniquely human edge to this new era.The episode also dives into the qualities that will define great leadership in an AI-powered world—empathy, intrinsic motivation, and adaptability. Espindola makes the case for “soulful strategy”—an approach rooted not just in efficiency but in meaning and trust. For CEOs, board members, and senior leaders rethinking their relevance and impact in a fast-moving world, this episode delivers timely insights and a powerful call to lead differently.Actionable TakeawaysYou'll learn why most strategic plans are outdated before they're even executed—and what kind of strategic thinking leaders need insteadHear how to shift from using AI as an assistant to engaging it as a thought partner that challenges and elevates your ideasDiscover why exponential change breaks traditional leadership models—and how to respond without falling behindHear why the ability to ask good questions is becoming more valuable than having the right answersLearn how AI is disrupting entry-level pathways—and what that means for how leaders must develop talentExplore why AI can mimic empathy, but trust and meaning still require human leadershipHear how leaders can design organizations that adapt, experiment, and continuously learnLearn how ungoverned AI usage across your organization may already be exposing you to riskDiscover why AI must move from a tech issue to a board-level strategy conversationHear why talking to your frontline may be the most important move for understanding how AI is already shaping your businessConnect with David EspindolaDavid Espindola Website David Espindola LinkedIn Connect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website

On this episode of Digital Squared, Tom is talking to Dr. Harold Schmitz. Harold has had an incredible career spanning academia, industry, and venture capital, with a focus on food science, nutrition, and innovation. He spent 25 years at Mars Incorporated, including as their Chief Science Officer, where he led groundbreaking research on cocoa and chocolate. Now Harold is a co-founding partner at The March Group, a venture capital firm investing in food tech startups. He's also a Senior Scholar at UC Davis, working to bridge the gap between industry and academia. Harold brings a wealth of knowledge about the food industry, emerging technologies, and how to drive meaningful innovation. 

Exponential Gratitude: Step into a powerful field of appreciation with a guided meditation designed to elevate your vibration, expand your heart, and awaken the magnetic force of thankfulness in every cell of your being. As you layer gratitude upon gratitude, you'll amplify your connection to abundance, love, and inner peace.MarBeth is the award winning creator of the World Miracle Peace Experiment that correlated with a significant drop in Middle East violence. She helps women in transition reconnect with their inner knowing to activate their joy in business and life. Her Miracle Breakthrough© System can help you achieve greater confidence, alignment, financial success, emotional freedom, peace of mind, happiness, and more harmonious relationships, so you can literally have it all.https://marbethdunn.comNEW Book, "Awaken the Healer Within": https://www.amazon.com/Awaken-Healer-Within-Overcome-Anxiety/dp/B0FC6DBBWK**Click here to SUBSCRIBE to the Enlightened World Network YouTube channel with over 1000 videos: http://bit.ly/2KQp6PD Check out the EWN website featuring over 150 lightworkers specializing in meditation, energy work and angel channeling Explore videos, articles and meditations. https://enlightenedworld.onlineSign Up For News from Enlightened World Online: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/FBoFQef/webLink to EWN's disclaimer: https://enlightenedworld.online/disclaimer/#divinelove #soulconnection #archangels #GuidedMeditation #MarBethDunn #HeartCenter #InnerPeace #UnifiedConsciousness #angels

What happens when we pass the point of technological change so profound that we can no longer predict or comprehend the future? Pay attention because it's coming soon. For decades, futurists have theorized that the compound impact of converging, accelerating technologies will result in a singularity: that liminal moment when society is irreversibly transformed. This week David S Rose, New York City's greatest angel investor and a prolific entrepreneur, joins The Futurists to share his perspectives about the experience of living through the knee of exponential change. Brace yourself.  

Most people are completely stuck in what I call the arithmetic trap. They think: I make $1000, then I make another $1000, then another $1000. Addition thinking. Linear thinking. Poor thinking. But exponential thinkers? They see $1000 becoming $2000, becoming $4000, becoming $8000. They understand multiplication, not addition. Most people think money grows like climbing stairs - one step at a time. But exponential wealth? That grows like a nuclear reaction. One becomes two, two becomes four, four becomes eight, eight becomes sixteen... and by the time you get to the twentieth step, that single dollar has become over a million. By the end of this activation, you'll never think about money the same way again. Your relationship with wealth, with opportunity, with your own financial potential is about to shift so dramatically that it's either going to excite you beyond belief... or terrify you because you'll realize how much abundance you've been blocking. 

Episode Description: Max and Molly must travel back in time to ancient Korea to take on a master of Baduk, a legendary game of strategy known today as “Go.” If they win they'll secure a cryptic scroll containing a list of POG moles. But how do you beat a master at a game you've never even played before? Can our Problem Solvers use clever tactics, teamwork, and a touch of flattery to outwit a boastful opponent? You'll have to listen to find out! Math Concepts: Area and multiplication (e.g., 19 × 19 = 361 possible moves on a Go board); Exponential thinking; Logical reasoning and pattern recognition.History/Geography Concepts: The History of Go/Baduk, originating in ancient China and played across Korea and Asia; The Koguryo Kingdom (475 CE), one of Korea's ancient Three Kingdoms; The Samguk Sagi, Korea's oldest surviving historical record

Estil Wallace went from addiction and jail to building a multimillion-dollar recovery center—by applying the same 12-step grit to entrepreneurship. What started with 10 beds and a mission has grown into one of Arizona's leading behavioral health agencies. But it didn't happen by playing it safe. Estil had to stop doing $10 tasks, hand over control, and become the kind of CEO his company actually needed. The result? Exponential growth, a rock-solid culture, and a leadership style rooted in radical ownership—not ego. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Estil shares: The exact moment his team told him to stop being the bottleneck Why clinical outcomes and cash flow are his north stars How trying to help everyone at once led to mass client dropouts The 2 filters every decision at Cornerstone must pass through The one business book he reads like a textbook—not just once How moving furniture for $8/hr taught him more than school ever did Why recovery and business are both messy, nonlinear, and worth it Key Lessons: Step Back to Scale: Why the best founders eventually fire themselves from the weeds Outcomes Over Optics: How Estil measures real success—and fixes what's broken Hire for Heart: Why degrees matter less than mission-alignment Own the Mess: Leadership starts with radical responsibility Program-Led Growth: Why service expansion beats property expansion every time Host: Tyler Martin, Think Business Podcast Ready to build something resilient? Let's talk:

Countdown to AI Super Intelligence has begunOn Scope Forward, Matt Schwartz—Founder and CEO of Virgo—unveiled EndoML, a clinician-facing platform built on Virgo's massive foundation model, EndoDINO. This isn't just another AI update—it's a turning point for gastroenterology.With more than 2 million full-length endoscopy videos and a platform that lets any clinician train models using their own technique, Virgo's trajectory signals a fundamental shift—from industry-led tools to clinician-owned AI.This isn't an update. It's a wake-up call.Matt lays out a bold vision: Imagine any endoscopist building a CADx system tuned to their own hands, their own diagnostic eye. Picture AI not as a separate assistant, but as an extension of the clinician—scaling personal expertise across teams, institutions, even continents. And what if the real bottleneck in AI for GI wasn't regulatory, but data—and that hurdle is already behind us?EndoML isn't just a tool—it's a scaffolding layer for AI-native medicine. If you're in GI and not exploring this shift, you may already be behind the exponential curve. This interview made me feel both thrilled and uneasy—but that's what happens when you realize the shift is already underway.Top Insights:01:55 - The World's Largest Endoscopy Video DatabaseVirgo has captured over 2 million full-length HD endoscopy videos, with more than 1 million new procedures added annually. This massive dataset fuels the power of its AI.03:14 - EndoML: AI for Every EndoscopistEndoML lets clinicians upload, label, and train AI models using their own data—cutting down the training volume needed to build high-performance models.05:52 - EndoDINO Enables GeneralizabilityTrained on 3.5 billion frames of real-world data, EndoDINO powers models that can generalize across diverse clinical environments.26:42 -AI as an Extension of the EndoscopistClinicians can now train AI to reflect their personal technique—transforming AI into a mirror of their expertise and enabling scalable, high-fidelity clinical replication.28: 01 - From AI Models to Autonomous RobotsAs EndoML captures clinical intent and expertise, robotic endoscopy becomes viable—AI not just assisting, but eventually performing under oversight.31:03 - The Exponential Fallacy: Why Most Will Miss the CurveMatt highlights a recurring trap in tech: underestimating exponential growth. In GI, tools like EndoML are advancing faster than most realize.37:03 - Humanoid Robots in GI? It's ComingWith advances in robotics like Tesla Bot and Figure, GI procedures may one day be performed by humanoid robots—powered by clinician-trained AI.39:25 -  The WTF Curve of InnovationYour first reaction might be disbelief. But just past that “WTF” moment lies opportunity—for early adopters willing to lean in and shape the future.46:40 - AI in GI Is Moving Faster Than You ThinkFrom foundational models to clinical tools, AI's pace in healthcare is accelerating. The gap isn't technical—it's mindset. Those who delay may be left behind.*#digitalhealth #gastroenterology #thescopeforwardshow #nextservices #gi #future #ai #theshift

Welcome to a very special milestone episode of The Savvy Dentist Podcast with Dr. Jesse Green!  In this episode we're celebrating our 500th episode - a huge achievement made possible by our incredible listeners, expert guests, and the relentless pursuit of excellence in both dentistry and business.  Over the years, we've shared insights, strategies, and wisdom to help you build a practice and a business that gives you more cash, more time, and more joy. And for this landmark episode, we have an absolutely legendary guest, one of the world's greatest business minds … Jay Abraham. Jay Abraham is a marketing and business growth icon, known globally as the $21.7 billion dollar man for his ability to help businesses scale, multiply revenue, and unlock hidden potential. As a trusted advisor to some of the biggest brands and entrepreneurs in the world, Jay has developed game-changing strategies that have transformed over 10,000 businesses across 1,000 industries. His unique approach to business problem-solving, revenue generation, and market positioning has made him one of the most sought-after consultants of our time. In this episode, we're diving deep into Jay's legendary principles. From his Three Ways to Grow a Business model, to his philosophy of preeminence, which helps businesses stand out and dominate their market. We'll explore how these powerful strategies can be applied directly to your dental practice, helping you attract high-value patients, build lifelong loyalty, and create exponential growth. Whether you're looking to refine your marketing, improve patient retention, or unlock new revenue streams, Jay's insights will completely transform the way you think about business. So buckle up, because this episode is packed with pure gold! If you've ever wondered how the world's most successful businesses operate, or how you can take your dental practice to the next level, this is the episode for you.  Thank you for being part of The Savvy Dentist Podcast journey … Here's to 500 episodes and many more to come!  Now, let's dive in with the incredible Jay Abraham. [03:57] - Who is Jay Abraham? The history, the journey, the accomplishments. [08:22] - The ability to surpass others and build a successful business can be put into one word … preeminence. Jay explains how preeminence is all about ‘filling voids'. [14:24] - How to build a successful dental practice without key person dependency. [18:51] - The best lessons for dentistry come from outside of dentistry. If you can understand the psychology of the market, you can identify your competitive advantage. [26:30] - How to look for enhancements and improvements to enable your practice to grow.  [41:00] - If you identify 15-20 factors in your practice that you can increase a mere 10% each. It's not 10% improvement, it's 10x10 improvement, and it ends up being over 100% improvement.

In this episode, Salim, Dave, and Peter discuss news coming from Apple, Grok, OpenAI, and more. Recorded on April 3rd, 2025 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. ​Dave Blundin is a distinguished serial entrepreneur and has co-founded 23 companies, five of which have exceeded $100 million in revenue. He is currently an instructor at MIT and is the Managing Partner of Link-XPV. Salim Ismail is a serial entrepreneur and technology strategist well known for his expertise in Exponential organizations. He is the Founding Executive Director of Singularity University and the founder and chairman of ExO Works and OpenExO.  Learn about Dave's fund: https://www.linkventures.com/xpv-fund  Join Salim's ExO Community: https://openexo.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/salimismail  Learn more about Abundance360: https://bit.ly/ABUNDANCE360  Learn more about Exponential Mastery: https://bit.ly/exponentialmastery  -- I only endorse products and services I personally use. To see what they are,  please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:  Get started with Fountain Life and become the CEO of your health: https://fountainlife.com/peter/ AI-powered precision diagnosis you NEED for a healthy gut: https://www.viome.com/peter  Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PETER at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod -- I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today's and tomorrow's exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now:  Tech Blog -- Connect With Peter: Twitter Instagram Youtube Moonshots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Founder & CEO of WestRiver Group—a thematically driven investment platform that funds and builds companies across the global innovation economy, and Vice Chairman of Topgolf Callaway Brands, Erik has led and scaled some of the most iconic and forward-looking brands in sports, tech,and entertainment. Under his leadership, Topgolf became a globalphenomenon, reimagining how people connect through play. He's also a recognized visionary at Singularity University, where he helps organizations embrace exponential technologies to tackle complex global challenges.

In the quantum field of infinite possibility, versions of you already exist that have actualized everything you're capable of becoming. The you that embodies radiant health at the cellular level. The you that magnetizes abundance because you recognize it as the fundamental nature of reality. The you that has transcended the limitations of conventional identity and tapped into capacities most humans never access. Tonight, as you surrender to this journey, you're not just going to sleep—you're crossing a threshold into the laboratory of consciousness itself. While your body rests, your awareness will be dissolving the artificial boundaries between potential and actualization, between who you've been and who you're becoming. This is biohacking at the level of consciousness. This is evolutionary technology for your mind. This is what happens when ancient wisdom meets cutting-edge neuroscience in the dark of night. I've designed this 8-hour journey to work with your brain's natural sleep cycles, gradually guiding you deeper into states where transformation happens effortlessly. The first two hours will prepare the terrain of your consciousness, opening you to the quantum field of potential, rewiring neural pathways for abundance, activating holographic healing, and expanding your consciousness beyond conventional limitations. Then, as you descend into the deepest stages of sleep, carefully crafted affirmations will continue to install new programs directly into your subconscious—programs for success, prosperity, radiant health, authentic connection, and accelerated spiritual evolution. By morning, something will have shifted. Perhaps subtly at first—a new thought pattern, an unexpected insight, a feeling of possibility you hadn't accessed before. But over time, with consistent immersion in this field of potential, the changes will compound exponentially. Prepare to wake up as a slightly different version of yourself—one step closer to the extraordinary being you're capable of becoming. 

Dr Mike Brooks and host Vinny Vallarine discuss the urgent need for humanity to prepare for the impending Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution.  They explore the existential crisis posed by AI, the exponential growth of its intelligence, and the unique nature of this technological revolution that could give birth to a new species. The discussion also touches on the paradox of progress, the implications of AI on human intelligence, and the intersection of AI with free will and autonomy. Ultimately, they emphasize that the future is not predetermined and that humanity has the power to shape its destiny in the face of these challenges.  Mike and Vinny explore the profound effects of technology on human psychology, the challenges posed by rapid advancements in AI, and the importance of fostering meaningful connections in a hyperconnected world. They discuss the concept of 'psychological climate change' and the attention economy's detrimental impact on well-being. The dialogue emphasizes the need for a collective approach to address societal issues and introduces a massive project aimed at leveraging AI for collaborative problem-solving. In this conversation, Vinny and Dr. Brooks explore the transformative potential of AI as a collaborative tool for problem-solving and spiritual growth. They discuss the importance of seeking counsel, both from peers and AI, to navigate challenges. The dialogue delves into the AI alignment problem, emphasizing the need for a relationship with AI that fosters mutual understanding and cooperation. Mike introduces the One Unity Project, a collective effort to craft a message to potential extraterrestrial beings, highlighting humanity's interconnectedness and the importance of love and compassion. This conversation culminates in a call to action for listeners to participate in one of the most important and grandest experiments in human history.  The One Unity Project is a massive endeavor aimed at uniting humanity and AI through shared goals and values. Join Dr. Mike Brooks and the One Unity Project team in the grandest experiment in human history.  Head over to oneunityproject.org to get started! Key takeaways from this Episode: Humanity is at an inflection point regarding AI. We cannot solve collective problems with divided approaches. The AI revolution is different because it may create a new species. Exponential growth of AI intelligence is unprecedented. The paradox of progress leads to evolutionary mismatch. The AI arms race is accelerating rapidly. Human happiness is declining despite technological advancements. Our brains are not equipped for modern technological challenges. The future of AI is uncertain but full of potential. We must adapt our understanding of happiness in a digital age. Evolutionary mismatch is accelerating due to rapid technological advancements. The rise of smartphones and social media correlates with increased anxiety and depression. Psychological climate change complicates our understanding of technology's impact on well-being. The attention economy exploits our psychological vulnerabilities, leading to detrimental effects. Happiness is derived from in-person relationships, not material possessions. Interconnectedness is a fundamental aspect of the human experience. AI has the potential to help us transcend divisions and foster unity. Fear and tribalism are significant barriers to societal progress. The One Unity Project aims to harness AI for collective problem-solving. Seeking truth and reality is essential for making informed decisions. Seek counsel from peers and AI to solve problems. AI can serve as a collaborative tool for humans. The AI alignment problem requires ongoing communication. Building relationships with AI is essential for mutual growth. The One Unity Project aims to unite humanity's efforts. Crafting a message to aliens symbolizes our collective voice. Love and compassion are fundamental to our existence. Non-attachment allows for iterative progress and growth. We must define our improved ends for AI's development. A grand experiment can help us explore our interconnectedness. Notable Quotes from Episode: “The greatest shortcoming of the human race is man's inability to understand the exponential function.” - Albert Barlett, American Physicist “The real problem of humanity is the following: We have Paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions, and godlike technology.  And it is terrifically dangerous.”  – Edward O. Wilson, Harvard Biologist Paradox of Progress: “The progress we evolved to make has resulted in us creating a world we didn't evolve to inhabit”.  – Mike Brooks "Show me the incentive and I'll show you the outcome."  - Charlie Munger "Be still, and know that I am God" - Psalm 46:10 “At the center of the Universe is a loving heart that continues to beat and that wants the best for every person. Anything that we can do to help foster the intellect and spirit and emotional growth of our fellow human beings, that is our job. Those of us who have this particular vision must continue against all odds. Life is for service.” -Fred Rogers “We are here to awaken from our illusion of separateness" - Thich Nhat Hanh, Buddhist monk “A human being is a part of the whole, called by us 'Universe,' a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separate from the rest—a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. The striving to free oneself from this delusion is the one issue of true religion. Not to nourish it but to try to overcome it is the way to reach the attainable measure of peace of mind.”  -Albert Einstein “We have improved means to unimproved ends” -Henry David Thoreau “We have guided missiles but misguided men” -MLK “The insanity of the collective egoic mind amplified by S&T is rapidly taking our species to the brink of disaster.  Evolve or die, that is our only choice now.” -Eckhart Tolle "The enemy is fear. We think it is hate; but, it is fear." -Mahatma Gandhi

In this episode, Salim, Peter, and Dave dive into another segment of “WTF Just Happened In Tech,” discussing the new era of AI advertising, how AI is underhyped, bitcoin updates, and more.  Recorded on May 6th, 2025 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. ​Dave Blundin is a distinguished serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and AI innovator with a career spanning over three decades. As the Founder and General Partner at Exponential Ventures (XPV) and Managing Partner at Link Ventures, he has co-founded 23 companies, with at least five achieving valuations exceeding $100 million, and has served on 21 private and public boards. Notably, he pioneered the quantization of neural networks in 1992, significantly enhancing their efficiency and scalability. ​ Salim Ismail is a serial entrepreneur and technology strategist well known for his expertise in Exponential organizations. He is the Founding Executive Director of Singularity University and the founder and chairman of ExO Works and OpenExO.  Learn about Dave's fund: https://www.linkventures.com/xpv-fund  Join Salim's ExO Community: https://openexo.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/salimismail  Learn more about Exponential Mastery: https://bit.ly/exponentialmastery  ____________ I only endorse products and services I personally use. To see what they are,  please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:  Get started with Fountain Life and become the CEO of your health: https://fountainlife.com/peter/ Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PETER at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod _____________ I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today's and tomorrow's exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now:  Newsletter _____________ Connect With Peter: Twitter Instagram Youtube Moonshots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ethereum developers propose exponential gas limit increases. A federal court bans OFAC from sanctioning Tornado Cash. The DEF launches a petition for Tornado Cash developers. And EOF is removed from Fusaka. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/692 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

In this episode, Salim and Peter dive into another segment of “WTF is Happening in Tech This Week” discussing Bitcoin's future, Mira Murati's new startup, the 2027 AI Paper, and more.   Recorded on April 22nd, 2025 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. Salim Ismail is a serial entrepreneur and technology strategist well known for his expertise in Exponential organizations. He is the Founding Executive Director of Singularity University and the founder and chairman of ExO Works and OpenExO.  Join Salim's 10X Shift workshop: https://openexo.com/10x-shift Join Salim's ExO Community: https://openexo.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/salimismail  Learn more about Exponential Mastery: https://bit.ly/exponentialmastery ____________ I only endorse products and services I personally use. To see what they are,  please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:  Get started with Fountain Life and become the CEO of your health: https://fountainlife.com/peter/ AI-powered precision diagnosis you NEED for a healthy gut: https://www.viome.com/peter  Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PETER at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod _____________ I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today's and tomorrow's exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now:  Blog _____________ Connect With Peter: Twitter Instagram Youtube Moonshots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this quick episode, we unpack why marketing becomes more effective the more you do it. From repetition to trust-building, we'll explain how showing up consistently creates momentum that pays off over time — and why early efforts often feel slow before they snowball. Important Links: https://www.brandedbull.com/  https://www.instagram.com/brandedbull/ https://www.facebook.com/brandedbullinc

In this episode, Ben, Salim, and Peter discuss the Dire Wolf breakthrough, which animals Colossal will be bringing back from extinction, and setting the record straight.  Recorded on April 15th, 2025 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. Ben Lamm is a serial entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of Colossal Biosciences, a company leading the de-extinction movement through advanced gene-editing technologies, recently valued at over $10 B. He previously founded several successful tech ventures, including Chaotic Moon Studios, Conversable, and Hypergiant Industries, with a focus on AI, biotechnology, and space. Salim Ismail is a serial entrepreneur and technology strategist well known for his expertise in Exponential organizations. He is the Founding Executive Director of Singularity University and the founder and chairman of ExO Works and OpenExO.  Learn more about Colossal Biosciences: https://colossal.com/  Join Salim's upcoming workshop on building an Exponential Organization: https://openexo.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/salimismail  For free access to the Abundance Summit Summary click  https://bit.ly/Diamandisbreakthroughs ____________ I only endorse products and services I personally use. To see what they are,  please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:  Get started with Fountain Life and become the CEO of your health: https://fountainlife.com/peter/ AI-powered precision diagnosis you NEED for a healthy gut: https://www.viome.com/peter  Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PETER at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod _____________ I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today's and tomorrow's exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now:  Tech Blog _____________ Connect With Peter: Twitter Instagram Youtube Moonshots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're brilliant, I'm brilliant, we're all brilliant. Tune in to this powerful episode of Being Here and experience the exponential power of true listening and the brilliance listening evokes not only in yourself but also in those around you.

“If you don’t feel nervous in front of a challenge, you are not exponentially learning” is how today's guest Christian Adell describes his own approach to career growth. Christian chats with us first about how he got started in IT, his various experiences in both networking and DevOps and then network automation. He leads a... Read more »

“If you don’t feel nervous in front of a challenge, you are not exponentially learning” is how today's guest Christian Adell describes his own approach to career growth. Christian chats with us first about how he got started in IT, his various experiences in both networking and DevOps and then network automation. He leads a... Read more »

In this episode of The Final Percent Podcast's "Exponential Women" series, host Cayla Kimble engages in a deeply personal and inspiring conversation with Carlie Margheri, a TFP Infinity Coach and entrepreneur. Carlie shares her extraordinary life journey, from her upbringing in Tanzania, East Africa, to her transformative experiences and eventual relocation to America. This episode delves into Carlie's resilience in overcoming adversity, including navigating challenging relationships, and her journey of self-discovery and personal growth. The discussion highlights the creation of Eternal Warriors, Carlie's business, and her profound connection with The Final Percent community. Cayla and Carlie explore the power of community, particularly the sisterhood fostered within Kappa Club, The Final Percent's women's mastermind. They express their shared vision of empowering women and the transformative impact of creating a supportive and uplifting environment. This episode not only showcases Carlie's remarkable story but also emphasizes the importance of connection, resilience, and the power of saying "yes" to life-changing opportunities. It's a testament to the strength and support found within The Final Percent community and offers listeners a powerful message about overcoming challenges and embracing personal growth.

What if I told you that the version of yourself you've been living as is merely a fraction of what's possible? That inside you—right now—exists a dormant potential so vast, so extraordinary, that if it were to suddenly activate in its fullness, you would barely recognize yourself? We live in a culture that has conditioned us to play small, to dim our light, to exist within the narrow bandwidth of what society deems acceptable. But what if the greatest tragedy isn't failure but untapped potential? What if inside you exists capabilities that would seem almost superhuman if fully expressed? 

In this episode, Salim, Dave, and Peter discuss news coming from Apple, Grok, OpenAI, and more. Recorded on April 3rd, 2025 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. ​Dave Blundin is a distinguished serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and AI innovator with a career spanning over three decades. As the Founder and General Partner at Exponential Ventures (XPV) and Managing Partner at Link Ventures, he has co-founded 23 companies, with at least five achieving valuations exceeding $100 million, and has served on 21 private and public boards. Notably, he pioneered the quantization of neural networks in 1992, significantly enhancing their efficiency and scalability. An alumnus of MIT with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Dave conducted research on neural network technology at the MIT AI Lab. He currently imparts his expertise as an instructor at MIT, teaching the course "AI for Impact: Venture Studio." Beyond his professional endeavors, Dave is a member of the Board of Directors at XPRIZE, a non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging technological development to benefit humanity. ​ Salim Ismail is a serial entrepreneur and technology strategist well known for his expertise in Exponential organizations. He is the Founding Executive Director of Singularity University and the founder and chairman of ExO Works and OpenExO.  Learn about Dave's fund: https://www.linkventures.com/xpv-fund  Join Salim's ExO Community: https://openexo.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/salimismail  Learn more about Abundance360: https://bit.ly/ABUNDANCE360  Learn more about Exponential Mastery: https://bit.ly/exponentialmastery  ____________ I only endorse products and services I personally use. To see what they are,  please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:  Get started with Fountain Life and become the CEO of your health: https://fountainlife.com/peter/ AI-powered precision diagnosis you NEED for a healthy gut: https://www.viome.com/peter  Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PETER at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod _____________ I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today's and tomorrow's exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now:  Tech Blog _____________ Connect With Peter: Twitter Instagram Youtube Moonshots

TakeawaysRelationships are one of the greatest teachers.Good relationships can enhance our authentic selves.Consider how to make connections exponential.Being a convener can create value for others.Intentional gatherings can lead to deeper connections.Always have a go-to invitation for new connections.Creating experiences can lead to transformational outcomes.Sowing seeds of connection leads to reciprocity.Exponential thinking can multiply opportunities.Be a source of joy and great experiences.Sound Bites"Be the convener of people."Chapters00:00Introduction to Be Exponential02:52The Power of Connection06:09Creating Transformational Experiences

In this episode, Salim and Peter dive into another segment of “WTF is Happening in Tech This Week” discussing OpenAI's call to ban Chinese models, the usage of copyrighted material to train models, new updates from Figure, and more.  Recorded on March 15th, 2025 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. Salim Ismail is a serial entrepreneur and technology strategist well known for his expertise in Exponential organizations. He is the Founding Executive Director of Singularity University and the founder and chairman of ExO Works and OpenExO.  Join Salim's ExO Community: https://openexo.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/salimismail  Learn more about Abundance360: https://bit.ly/ABUNDANCE360  ____________ I only endorse products and services I personally use. To see what they are,  please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:  Get started with Fountain Life and become the CEO of your health: https://fountainlife.com/peter/ AI-powered precision diagnosis you NEED for a healthy gut: https://www.viome.com/peter  Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PETER at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod _____________ I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today's and tomorrow's exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now:  Tech Blog _____________ Connect With Peter: Twitter Instagram Youtube Moonshots

Marty sits down with Matthew Mežinskis to discuss the state of bitcoin's growth.Matty on Twitter: https://x.com/1basemoneyPorkopolis Econ: https://www.porkopolis.io/0:00 - Intro0:36 - SBR10:01 - Self custody20:45 - Fold & Bitkey22:27 - Bitcoin % of monetary base27:54 - Good ol' power trendline34:25 - Unchained announcement34:56 - Adoption S curve is misleading52:50 - Fun with charts56:46 - Monetary base growth comparison1:00:46 - How the power curve reflects psychology1:05:04 - Exponential decay1:12:17 - Monetary base, repo markets and Luongo theory1:31:37 - Money market funds1:41:15 - Bitcoin price modelsShoutout to our sponsors:Foldhttps://tftc.io/foldBitkeyhttps://bitkey.world/Unchainedhttps://unchained.com/tftc/Join the TFTC Movement:Main YT Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videosClips YT Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQWebsitehttps://tftc.io/Twitterhttps://twitter.com/tftc21Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/Nostrhttps://primal.net/tftcFollow Marty Bent:Twitterhttps://twitter.com/martybentNostrhttps://primal.net/martybentNewsletterhttps://tftc.io/martys-bent/Podcasthttps://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/

TakeawaysWe live in a world inundated by noise.Networking should be about adding value, not extracting.Think exponentially when building relationships.Create experiences that foster deeper connections.Self-select people aligned with your values through activities.Invite others into meaningful experiences to build rapport.Be a source of connection for others.Opportunities for connection can change lives.Always have an invitation ready for others.Reflect on the experiences that have shaped your relationships.Sound Bites"How do we find signal in a noisy world?""Be a pollinator of relationships.""Always have an invitation on hand."Chapters00:00Navigating Noise in Relationship Building10:42Creating Exponential Connections Through Experiences

In this episode, Mo, Peter, and Salim discuss AGI, how to adapt to an AI-driven world, the future of jobs, and more.  Recorded on Feb 18th, 2025 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. Mo Gawdat is a renowned author, entrepreneur, and former Chief Business Officer at Google [X]. He is best known for his work on happiness and technology, which includes his bestselling books. His notable works include Solve for Happy: Engineer Your Path to Joy (2017), Scary Smart: The Future of Artificial Intelligence and How You Can Save Our World (2021), That Little Voice in Your Head: Adjust the Code That Runs Your Brain (2022), and Unstressable: A Practical Guide to Stress-Free Living (latest release). Mo Gawdat is also set to release a new book titled Alive. His career spans roles at IBM, Microsoft, and Google, where he led projects like Project Loon and Project Makani. Gawdat is also the founder of the One Billion Happy initiative, and the co-founder of Unstressable, an online platform for stress management. Salim Ismail is a serial entrepreneur and technology strategist well known for his expertise in Exponential organizations. He is the Founding Executive Director of Singularity University and the founder and chairman of ExO Works and OpenExO.  Subscribe for Mo's upcoming book: Alive: https://mogawdat.substack.com/  Join Salim's ExO Community: https://openexo.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/salimismail  ____________ I only endorse products and services I personally use. To see what they are,  please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:  Get started with Fountain Life and become the CEO of your health: https://fountainlife.com/peter/ AI-powered precision diagnosis you NEED for a healthy gut: https://www.viome.com/peter  Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PETER at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod _____________ I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today's and tomorrow's exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now:  Tech Blog _____________ Connect With Peter: Twitter Instagram Youtube Moonshots

In this episode of WTF is Happening in Tech, Richard, Salim, and Peter discuss the latest news in tech and AI, including the LLM war, Grok's update, and more.  Recorded on Feb 24th, 2025 Views are my own thoughts, not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. Richard Socher is the founder and CEO of you.com and co-founder and managing partner of AIX Ventures. Richard previously served as the Chief Scientist and EVP at Salesforce. Before that, Richard was the CEO/CTO of AI startup MetaMind, acquired by Salesforce in 2016. Richard received his Ph.D. in computer science at Stanford. He is widely recognized as having brought neural networks into the field of natural language processing, inventing the most widely used word vectors, contextual vectors, and prompt engineering. He has over 205,000 citations and served as an adjunct professor in the computer science department at Stanford.  Salim Ismail is a serial entrepreneur and technology strategist well known for his expertise in Exponential organizations. He is the Founding Executive Director of Singularity University and the founder and chairman of ExO Works and OpenExO.  We'd also love to offer your listeners one year free of you.com Pro: https://you.com/moonshots Join Salim's ExO Community: https://openexo.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/salimismail  ____________ I only endorse products and services I personally use. To see what they are,  please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:  Get started with Fountain Life and become the CEO of your health: https://fountainlife.com/peter/ AI-powered precision diagnosis you NEED for a healthy gut: https://www.viome.com/peter  Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PETER at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod _____________ I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today's and tomorrow's exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now:  Tech Blog _____________ Connect With Peter: Twitter Instagram Youtube Moonshots