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A Compassionate ReturnAfter last week's culmination, the Full Moon activating all three great cycles, the nodal shift, Lammas marking the first harvest, this week offers a more interior quality. Three personal planets on the move. A significant healing threshold turning inward. And the week ahead already gathering its own considerable activation.But first, this week. Which is asking something particular of us.Key Cycles This Week:Monday, August 3: Chiron stations retrograde at 1 degree of Taurus, retrograding back into Aries and turning direct in early 2027. When Chiron entered Taurus in June we named a new era of healing work beginning — the wounds of body, earth, and resource. But Chiron is not yet fully committed to Taurus. It is turning back to complete what was not yet fully metabolized in Aries since 2018. The wounds of identity, agency, the right to exist and take up space. The armored individualism that mistakes isolation for strength.This retrograde is not a setback. It is a deepening. And Chiron does not return to Aries empty-handed. It has touched Taurus, briefly, but genuinely. The wounds of scarcity, of distorted relationship to resource and embodied worth, are now being carried back into the Aries review. What would it mean to act and assert from a place of genuine embodied sufficiency rather than the chronic survival-level scarcity that dominator culture has installed in so many? The two wound territories are informing each other through the retrograde.You might notice this as a revisiting of something you thought you had moved through. Let it be a compassionate return rather than a discouraging one. The Shamanic tradition knows that the deepest healing rarely happens in a single pass.Thursday, August 6: Venus enters Libra. Sun in Leo trines Saturn in Aries. Venus moves into her home sign, where she will remain for just over a month. After Virgo's careful discernment, Venus in Libra breathes into the relational field with greater ease and natural grace. Beauty as a value. Fairness as a felt sense. The recognition that relationship at its best is a genuine art form.On the same day the Sun in Leo trines Saturn in Aries. Creative expression meets honest reality. What has been alive and expansive in Leo season finds the grounded commitment that gives it genuine form and staying power. A good day for clear-eyed recognition of what is genuinely sustainable and worth building further.Sunday, August 9: Mercury enters Leo, remaining about two and a half weeks. Mercury in Leo squares Chiron in Taurus. Mercury moves from Cancer's careful feeling-toned interior processing into Leo's warmth and creative conviction. The Communicator now speaks from the center rather than the periphery. More direct, more vital, more willing to be seen in what it knows.On the same day Mercury squares Chiron freshly retrograded toward Aries. Where has the voice been shaped by survival rather than authentic expression? Where has it learned to be smaller or more deferential than what is actually true? You might notice something you want to say meeting an old hesitation you did not know was still there. Stay curious about that hesitation. It may be pointing to exactly where the voice is ready to grow.Looking AheadNext week Venus in Libra activates the air planets, moving toward opposition with Saturn and Neptune in Aries and making contact with Pluto in Aquarius and Uranus in Gemini. Mercury in Leo activates the fire planets, trining Saturn and Neptune in Aries and moving through Jupiter in Leo. Let what this week offers be genuinely received before the next wave of activation arrives.Reflection QuestionsAs Chiron retrogrades back into Aries, what wound around identity, agency, or the right to take up space is asking for one more honest and compassionate look?Venus entering Libra invites genuine relational intelligence. Where in your relational field is the cultivation of real balance and right relation most needed right now?Where does the wound around speaking from genuine conviction still shape your voice, and what wants to be said that has not yet found its full expression?If the depth of these cycles is stirring something in you, a desire for grounded support in understanding how they are moving through your own unique chart, I offer astrology sessions designed for exactly that.You can find the link to schedule under What's Open Now at Sheila's website: ontheedgesofchange.com.Support the showGo to Sheila's website for information for transformational resources: https://www.ontheedgesofchange.comThis episode was co-created with generative AI, engaged as a soul-aligned ally in service of transformation. At the edge where technology meets myth, I choose insight over noise, and alchemy over automation. Thank you for dreaming the future with me.
Het internet is kwetsbaarder dan je misschien denkt; één programmeur liet al een keer een deel van het internet crashen, waar giganten als Netflix en Spotify last van hadden. In deze aflevering laat softwareonderzoeker Ayushi Rastogi (Rijksuniversiteit Groningen) je de wereld zien achter de apps en websites die jij elke dag gebruikt. Daar wordt namelijk wereldwijd aan gebouwd en gaat niet alleen over techniek, maar vooral ook over menselijk vertrouwen. Dat maakt het internet krachtig, maar is ook haar zwakte. Ayushi onderzoekt hoe we dat internet in de toekomst betrouwbaar en eerlijk voor iedereen houden. Want in een tijd waarin AI razendsnel nieuwe code genereert, maar ook onvoorspelbare fouten maakt, is dat één van de belangrijke vragen van deze tijd. Omdat veel wetenschappers die in Nederland werken Engels spreken, maar we hun onderzoek ook willen laten zien, hebben we voor het eerst in lange tijd een aflevering die deels in het Engels is. Voor wie toch liever in het Nederlands luistert, is dit de link naar de nagesynchroniseerde versie op YouTube: https://youtu.be/G1W-at8UFns. 0:00 Kan één iemand het hele internet laten crashen?0:54 Wat is het internet?1:19 Hoe werkt programmeertaal?1:46 Wie werkt er aan het internet?1:53 Hoe werkt open source software?2:26 Wat gebeurt er als een programmeur bepaalde codes weghaalt?3:48 Kunnen programmeurs niet elke keer zelf hun code schrijven?4:38 Wat zijn gate keepers in programmeren?5:16 Wat gebeurde er tijdens de laatste grote wereldwijde IT-storing?6:01 Wat is het Blue Screen of Death (BSoD)?6:10 Waarom maakt het uit wie software ontwikkelt?7:15 Waarom is er ongelijkheid tussen mannelijke en vrouwelijke ontwikkelaars?8:08 Wat gebeurt er als AI onze codes gaat schrijven? Benieuwd naar de studies die Ayushi noemt? Je vindt ze hier: Article on how self-tracking apps exclude women https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/12/how-self-tracking-apps-exclude-women/383673/ Study showing how factors influencing the decision to accept or reject incoming software changes are both technical and social. https://doi.org/10.1109/TSE.2022.3165056 and https://arxiv.org/pdf/2106.01885 Study showing how contributions from women are evaluated in comparison to their male counterparts: https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj-cs.111 Similar differences were seen across geographical location https://doi.org/10.1145/3239235.3240504 Humans are likely to miss errors AI introduces: https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2607.08885 and https://doi.org/10.1109/CHASE66643.2025.00016 Future of human-AI collaboration: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jss.2025.112699 Balancing Speed, Reliability, and Fairness: https://doi.org/10.1145/3786583.3786888 and https://doi.org/10.1145/3757060 and https://doi.org/10.1007/s10664-023-10401-z See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Könnt ihr euch noch an die sehr große Diskussion über Milchpreise erinnern, die wir vor ein paar Jahren hatten? Damals ging es darum, dass Bäuerinnen und Bauern nicht von ihrer Arbeit leben können, weil sie ihre Milch nicht zu einem Preis an die Molkereien verkaufen können, der ihre tatsächlichen Produktionskosten deckt. Dieses Problem haben nicht nur Landwirt:innen in Deutschland, sondern weltweit. Auf EU-Ebene gibt es die sogenannte UTP-Richtlinie, die unfaire Handelspraktiken in der Agrarlieferkette regulieren soll. Sie gilt, wenn einer der beiden Handelspartner (also der Landwirt oder der Einkäufer) in der EU ihren Sitz haben. So ist es zum Beispiel verboten, Aufträge sehr kurzfristig zu stornieren. Diese Richtlinie wird aktuell von der EU überarbeitet. Fairtrade will diese Gelegenheit nutzen und richtet sich deshalb mit einem Appell an unseren Landwirtschaftsminister Alois Rainer. Sie fordern, dass Rainer sich bei der Reform der UTP-Richtlinie für die Aufnahme der Zahlung von Preisen unterhalb der Kostendeckung auf schwarze Liste einsetzen soll. Welche Folgen das hätte, das erklärt Claudia Brück im Interview. Sie ist Vorständin für Politik und Kommunikation bei Fairtrade Deutschland. Den Appell zum Unterschreiben findet ihr hier: https://www.openpetition.de/petition/online/landwirtschaft-braucht-fairness Wenn ihr Lust habt, euer Geld ganz konkret in Projekte mit Mehrwert bei bettervest zu investieren, dann nutzt gerne meinen Code FAIRQUATSCHT25. Damit erhaltet ihr 25 Euro Bonus auf euer erstes Investment: ihr investiert z.B. 100€, überweist 75€ und erhaltet Rückzahlung & Zinsen auf die vollen 100€ berechnet. Wichtiger Hinweis gemäß § 12 Abs. 2 Vermögensanlagengesetz: Der Erwerb dieser Vermögensanlagen ist mit erheblichen Risiken verbunden und kann zum vollständigen Verlust des eingesetzten Vermögens führen. Mehr Infos: https://www.bettervest.com/de?mtm_campaign=2026_Fairquatscht&mtm_source=Podcast
What exactly does it mean to not follow a multitude to do evil? There are a few ways we can look at this passage, but we're going to focus on the one perspective involving judgment and justice.Exodus 23:2-3 KJVThou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment: Neither shalt thou countenance a poor man in his cause.Related Podcasts:— Standing Up Against the Wrong— Take Courage— What Doest Thou Here, Elijah?— Fear Not — For I am With Thee— We are Well Able to Overcome— Encourage Yourself in the Lord— Unto Whom Much is Given— Having the Right PerspectiveRelated Podcasts at TrueWisdom:— Don't Wait to Stand Up— What They Don't Tell You About Gideon, Pt 1— What They Don't Tell You About Gideon, Pt 2— What They Don't Tell You About Gideon, Pt 3— Joseph and His Conflicts— Squandered Blessings— Grace, Grace, and More GraceText UsSupport the showSend questions or comments to: BibleQuestions@ASBzone.comThe Key Principles of Effective Bible Study is a resource which outlines core concepts shown in the Scriptures that will help you to better understand many Biblical themes and doctrines. We have an extended, 24-part podcast series on these principles, and a condensed, 9-part series called God's Precious Word, that is based on the same resource.We also recommend that you check out the True Wisdom podcast which I co-host with Robert Baker -- a different format for Bible Study.Finally, check out these awesome Bible Maps!We pray that all of these resources will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies.
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Welcome to Schauer hour, I hope you're ready to hear my thoughts lol. This week (and next) we'll be discussing major milestones and events that happened and continue to happen during the Disability Rights Movement. I do have to apologize in advance as *I am autistic* and *we do talk about autism* and *I am allowed to cry.* I realize emotions are just a natural part of being human but when I cry my voice gets quieter and becomes generally hard to hear, so next week I will enunciate better or take a moment to collect myself. I can't wait to share more next time as I didn't even make it to the passing of the ADA! But we will get there. I hope you enjoy and can't wait to chat next week. Books: Disability Pride: Dispatches From a Post-ADA World - Ben Mattlin How Emotions Are Made - Lisa Feldman Barrett Between Us: How Cultures Create Emotions - Batja Mesquita Descartes Error - Antonio Damasio Infected: How Power, Politics, and Privilege Use Science Against the World's Most Vulnerable - Muhammad H. Zaman Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves - Nicola Twilley Doctored: Fraud, Arrogance, and Tragedy in the Quest to Cure Alzheimer's - Charles Piller The Palestine Laboratory - Antony Loewenstein Plastic: The Secret History and Shocking Future of Big Oil's Biggest Bet - Beth Gardiner A Silent Fire: The Story of Inflammation, Diet, and Disease - Shilpa Ravella An Elegant Defense: The Extraordinary New Science of the Immune System - Matt Richtel Sources & Resources: Trump's action signal a move toward institutionalizing people with disabilities, advocates warn https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trumps-actions-signal-a-move-toward-institutionalizing-people-with-disabilities-advocates-warn History of Disability Rights Milestones and Laws https://www.americanbar.org/groups/diversity/disabilityrights/about_us/timeline/ The Trump Administration Aims to Penalize Disabled Adults Who Live with Their Families https://www.propublica.org/article/trump-social-security-ssi-disability-benefits-cuts-parents-children Lomax's Matrix: Disability, Solidarity, and the Black Power of 504 https://dsq-sds.org/article/id/1086/ Worth Repeating: Ed Roberts' 504 Sit-In Victory Rally Speech https://ollibean.org/ed/ A History of Institutions for People with Disabilities: Neglect, Abuse, and Death https://sites.uab.edu/humanrights/2023/10/25/a-history-of-institutions-for-people-with-disabilities-neglect-abuse-and-death/ Fairness of Reagan's Cutoffs of Disability Aid Questioned https://www.nytimes.com/1982/05/09/us/fairness-of-reagan-s-cutoffs-of-disability-aid-questioned.html?eafs_enabled=false AIDS blood tests for ‘insurability' https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=SWTN19880818.1.18&srpos=46&e=------198-en--20--41--txt-txIN-Insurance+companies+mental+health------- Disability Resources https://www.disabilityresources.org/ The website I mention at the end with a pretty substantial amount of disability resources! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss some recent news items from the world of SEC baseball. They talk about the happenings at the draft signing deadline, banter about some of the recent coaching news in the SEC, take a closer look at the ramifications of the "5-for-5" eligibility rules and much more.00:00 Welcome and Sponsors01:23 Draft Deadline Recap02:10 Logan Schmidt Decision03:45 Who Returns to Campus04:47 SEC Draftees Coming Back09:40 5-for-5 Explained13:47 Roster Impact and Lawsuits18:21 Timing Chaos for Coaches23:35 Big SEC Coaching Moves27:46 Auburn Raises Expectations28:46 Gabe Gross Steps Back for Family29:36 ABS Coming in 202731:40 Fairness and Tech Gaps32:28 Why ABS Improves Games38:20 Strike Zone Measurements Debate40:09 New Experimental Rules 202741:07 Pickoff Limits and Pace44:30 Three-Batter Minimum Impact47:00 Four Fall Exhibitions Expand Events49:46 Creative Matchups and Venues51:36 Roster Snapshots and Wrap-upKerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
"Solange das Rennen noch läuft, läuft das Rennen noch."Mit sechs Jahren verliert Andreas Onea bei einem Autounfall in Ungarn den linken Arm. Er hätte an Ort und Stelle sterben müssen. Zehn Jahre später steht er im Finale der Paralympics. Heute hat er fünf Paralympics-Teilnahmen, zwölf Medaillen und moderiert die Sportnachrichten im ORF.Ein Gespräch über mentale Härte, das ohne ein einziges Motivationsposter auskommt.Warum sein Vater die Entscheidung getroffen hat, nicht zu zerbrechen, und was das mit einem Sechsjährigen machtLondon 2012: das schnellste Rennen seines Lebens und trotzdem Platz vier, 26 Hundertstel hinter der MedailleWie er das B-Finale der Nichtbehinderten gewonnen hat und warum ihn ein Kampfrichter davor disqualifiziert hatWarum er Schwimmen hasst und trotzdem sechs Tage die Woche, zweimal am Tag ins Wasser geht17 Prozent Beschäftigungsquote bei Menschen mit Behinderung: was das über unser Wirtschaftssystem sagtMit Daniel und Markus.Production: Hanna MoserMusik (Intro/Outro): www.sebastianegger.com
In this bonus episode of Selective Ignorance, Mandii B is joined by super producer A-King and Jason “Jah” Lee for a conversation blending sports, celebrity culture, politics, business, and accountability. The episode begins with A-King recapping his first experience attending Fanatics Fest at New York City's Javits Center, sharing his impressions of one of the biggest sports and collectibles events of the year [ 00:50 ]. The crew reflects on celebrity encounters with New York Knicks players, Spike Lee, Ryan Clark, Terence Crawford, and other notable figures [ 01:43 ], while discussing standout sponsor activations and brand partnerships throughout the convention [ 03:05 ]. A debate follows over a photo opportunity involving Terence Crawford, leading into a broader conversation about celebrity interactions, optics, and fan expectations [ 06:02 ]. The discussion then pivots to the controversy surrounding Toast on Lenox after the popular Atlanta restaurant posted a smiling photo with Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson, sparking accusations of political endorsement [ 07:51 ]. The hosts examine whether taking a photo with a politician automatically signals support, while debating the importance of political due diligence, transparency, and how quickly public perception can shape online narratives. They also unpack the unintended consequences of boycotts targeting Black-owned businesses, discussing the ripple effects on employees, customers, and local communities [ 14:15 ]. Returning to Fanatics Fest, the crew reacts to the viral moment in which Tom Brady appeared to slap Logan Paul, questioning whether the exchange was genuine or carefully orchestrated entertainment [ 27:59 ]. That conversation evolves into a discussion about kayfabe, wrestling culture, and influencer-driven publicity stunts [ 29:16 ], before examining how the Paul brothers have mastered content creation and viral marketing [ 31:53 ]. They continue breaking down the Brady-Paul moment [ 33:22 ], while sharing lighter conversations about professional wrestling fandom, celebrity crushes, tequila, and the overall culture surrounding Fanatics Fest [ 34:12 ][ 35:18 ]. The final segment turns toward one of the week's most polarizing topics as the hosts react to the Combs twins launching a clothing line while publicly supporting their incarcerated father, Sean "Diddy" Combs [ 38:02 ]. The conversation explores the difficult balance between family loyalty and personal accountability, questioning how loved ones navigate public support during serious legal controversies [ 40:40 ]. The discussion continues after DJ Webstar reveals that Cassie unfollowed him following his decision to write a character letter on Diddy's behalf, prompting a broader debate about whether friends should publicly defend individuals accused of abuse [ 49:58 ]. The episode concludes with a thoughtful conversation about domestic violence, self-defense, accountability, and the responsibilities that come with using one's platform during sensitive situations [ 56:43 ], before wrapping up with the team's closing reflections and final thoughts [ 01:07:17 ]. Balancing humor, cultural commentary, and nuanced discussion, this bonus episode tackles the complex intersections of celebrity, politics, business, and personal responsibility. No Holes Barred: A Dual Manifesto Of Sexual Exploration And Power” w/ Tempest X! Sale Link Follow the host on Social MediaMandii B Instagram/X @fullcourtpumps Follow the crew on Social Media @itsaking @jaysonrodriguez @mrhiphopobama Follow the show on Social MediaInstagram @selectiveignorancepodTiktok @selective.ignoranceX/Twitter @selectiveig_podSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Diese erste Folge von „Köstliches Österreich“ führt uns in die Steiermark – ein Bundesland voller Kontraste zwischen wilden Berglandschaften, traditionsreicher Landwirtschaft und kulinarischer Innovationsfreude.Gemeinsam mit Lydia Möcklinghoff erkundet Erik Lorenz das Gesäuse, begegnet Bergsteigern, Bio-Blumen-Pionierinnen, Müllerinnen und jungen Landwirten – und entdeckt, wie eng Natur, Genuss und Lebensgefühl hier miteinander verwoben sind.Wir besuchen den Chianina-Hof, wo seltene Nutztierrassen zwischen Solarpaneelen grasen, streifen durch die nachhaltigen Blumenwelten von „Vom Hügel“, tauchen ein in die jahrhundertealte Handwerkskunst der Berghofer Mühle – und landen im Schokoladenuniversum von Josef Zotter, der mit Kreativität, Fairness und einer kleinen Portion Wahnsinn die österreichische Genusswelt prägt.Eine Reportage über steirisches Kürbiskernöl, knarrende Mühlendielen, karamellisierte Mehlwürmer, Wildkräuter am Wegesrand – und über Menschen, die Genuss neu denken. Diese Folge wurde vor dem tödlichen Unglück unserer Freundin Lydia fertiggestellt und wird im Sinne ihrer Freunde und Familie veröffentlicht. In Erinnerung an dich, liebe Lydia.Links: Andreas Hollinger, Nationalpark Gesäuse: https://nationalpark-gesaeuse.at/ Nino Sifkovits, Chianina-Hof, https://www.chianinahof.at/ Margrit De Colle, Vom Hügel: www.vomhuegel.atJosef Zotter, Zotter Schokolade: https://www.zotter.at/ / https://www.zotter.at/zotter-erlebniswelt Liane Berghofer, Berghofer Mühle: www.berghofer-muehle.at Diese Folge – wie das gesamte Format “Köstliches Österreich” – entstand in Partnerschaft und mit freundlicher Unterstützung von “Österreich Werbung”.=== Über “Köstliches Österreich” ===Frisches Brot aus dem Holzofen im Lesachtal. Würzige Kräuter auf einer Almwiese. Handgemachte, knackige Schokolade. Und dampfende Töpfe in alten Bauernküchen irgendwo zwischen Bergen und Seen. Für unsere Reihe “Köstliches Österreich” folgen wir Düften und Geschmäckern wie diesen quer durchs Land: vom Salzburger Land bis nach Vorarlberg, durch Kärnten, die Steiermark und Ober- und Niederösterreich. Immer auf der Suche nach den Geschichten hinter den Zutaten, Gerichten und Menschen, die Österreichs Küche prägen. Wir begleiten Fischer am Bodensee, besuchen Schokoladenmanufakturen, kleine Höfe, alte Mühlen und Menschen, die mit Pilzen oder Safran neue Wege in der Landwirtschaft gehen. Wir erzählen von Landschaften und Lebensweisen und davon, wie eng Essen, Natur und Kultur in Österreich miteinander verbunden sind.“Köstliches Österreich” erscheint mittwochs im Weltwach-Feed – im Wechsel mit “Reiseflops”, “Weltwach Extrem” und “NY im Gespräch”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THE Leadership Japan Series by Dale Carnegie Training Tokyo, Japan
We collect leadership ideas from everywhere: books, training courses, articles, mentors, bosses, colleagues and the occasional painful lesson delivered by experience. The problem is that we rarely collect these ideas in one place. They arrive randomly over many years, and we forget more than we retain. We may recognise a useful principle when we hear it, nod wisely and then promptly return to doing exactly what we were doing before. Here are seven leadership principles we already know but probably need to remember. In Part Two, we will continue with principles eight through sixteen. Should Leaders Focus on Strengths or Weaknesses? The first step towards leadership success is identifying your strengths and deliberately building on them. That is not what most of us do, though, is it? We usually focus on what we are doing badly. We replay mistakes, analyse weaknesses and beat ourselves up because we are not perfect. All of that keeps us looking backwards. Naturally, leaders cannot ignore weaknesses that are hurting the team or damaging results. However, leadership development should not become an endless repair job. We also need to ask where we already perform well and how we can create even more value from those capabilities. Perhaps you are good at setting direction, developing people, winning trust, communicating through uncertainty or making tough decisions. These strengths are leadership assets. Use them consciously rather than treating them as accidental. Do now: Write down your three strongest leadership capabilities and decide where you will apply each one more deliberately. What Really Builds Trust in Leadership? Trust is built when leaders are fair, keep their promises and do the right thing even when nobody would blame them for taking the easier option. Communication is built on trusting relationships, but what actually creates that trust? Fairness is a major part of it. Employees, vendors and clients are always watching how we behave when pressure, money and competing interests enter the picture. During the COVID period, we had access to international pricing for one of our training programmes. That price was higher than what we normally charged locally. We could easily have taken the extra money, and in those very straitened times, the cash would have been welcome. But where is the trust if we do that? Trust also means doing what you say you will do, when you say you will do it and in the way you promised. That sounds easy. It is not. Busy schedules, shifting priorities and unexpected problems all get in the way. Regardless, leaders have to keep their eyes on integrity and follow their true-north values. Do now: Review the commitments you have made recently. Is there anything you promised but have not yet delivered? Can a Leader Force Employees to Be Motivated? Motivation cannot be forced. People have to want to do a good job, and the leader's role is to help create the conditions for that motivation. Imagine a cartoon boss screaming, "Be motivated! Be motivated! Be motivated!" so loudly that the employees' hair is blowing backwards. Ridiculous, obviously. Yet many managers are not doing anything much more sophisticated. They push harder, repeat the target, add pressure and wonder why people are not suddenly overflowing with enthusiasm. A better starting point is alignment. What does the individual value? What does the enterprise value? Where can those interests connect? One employee may want advancement. Another may want recognition, professional mastery, security, flexibility or the chance to work on something meaningful. Leaders need to understand those individual motivations and help employees see how strong performance can move them towards their own goals. Here is the million-dollar question: do you know the goals and values of each staff member? And do you keep checking? Goals change. Do now: Ask each person what they most want to achieve professionally over the next twelve months. Why Must a Leader's Interest in People Be Genuine? Genuine interest strengthens relationships because people can quickly detect the difference between real curiosity and fake friendliness. The key word is "genuine". This is not about pretending to care because you want something. It is not a technique to secure cooperation, win a sale or encourage someone to work harder. We have all seen the opposite. Someone is charming while they expect a generous tip and then looks visibly disappointed when the amount is not sufficient. In Japan, there is also the eigyo smile—the fake "sales smile" used to help win business. The mouth is smiling, but the rest of the person is not involved. Leaders make the same mistake when they ask polite questions while clearly waiting for their turn to talk. People are fascinating. When we show pure curiosity, we learn far more about their experiences, concerns, motivations and ambitions. They also sense that the interaction is genuine. As leaders, let's be curious. Do now: Ask someone a question today simply because you are interested in the answer, not because you need anything from them. Why Is Empathy Essential for Modern Leaders? Empathy helps leaders understand the world affecting another person instead of judging everything from inside their own world. Deadlines, targets, quotas, emails, bills and endless meetings—the rough and tumble of business is relentless. It is easy to become completely consumed by our own pressures. When that happens, we forget that everyone around us is dealing with a different set of circumstances. I once watched a company owner networking vigorously at an event. Another guest made a snide comment about what the owner was doing. Maybe that guest sailed through the pandemic completely unscathed. The company owner, however, had been clinging on by the fingernails. The networking was not vanity or attention-seeking. It was an attempt to keep the business alive. That is what happens when we focus entirely on ourselves. We judge visible behaviour without understanding the invisible circumstances behind it. For leaders, that is a disaster. This is especially true when talented employees can easily jump ship if they do not feel they are being understood or looked after. Empathy is not an occasional activity. As leaders, we had better become empathetic if we want to succeed in modern business. Do now: Before criticising someone's attitude or performance, ask what may be happening that you do not yet understand. Why Are Good Listeners So Persuasive? Nobody is more persuasive than a good listener because people are far more open to someone who makes them feel heard and valued. This sounds counterintuitive, doesn't it? We often imagine persuasion as having the gift of the gab, controlling the conversation, steering the content and driving forward through sheer force of will. In practice, this often means finishing other people's sentences, cutting them off or jumping in with our genius contribution before they have completed their point. This behaviour is so common that when someone actually shuts up and lets us talk, we feel liberated. We feel energised. We feel valued. We like that person. We also become more positive about who they are, what they have to say and what they want us to consider. Introverts, in particular, often respond well when they are given enough space to think and speak without being steamrolled. So, if you want people to listen to you as a leader, first let them do the talking. Do now: In your next conversation, do not interrupt. Let the person finish, pause and then ask a follow-up question. Why Are Team Players the Leaders of Tomorrow? Tomorrow's leaders will succeed through creativity, critical thinking and collaboration rather than trying to dominate everything through personal force of will. The three Cs—creativity, critical thinking and collaboration—are becoming increasingly important. Collaboration is the relatively new arrival. When I was growing up in business, Jack Welch was the dominant leadership role model. The popular image was of a tough leader driving results through force of personality, pushing subordinates hard and casting overboard anyone who did not measure up. It was a Darwinian struggle producing zero-sum outcomes. Today's business environment is different. No leader can personally master every market, technology, customer expectation, regulatory risk and operational problem. The winning formula is the ability to tap into the collective intellect, energy and commitment of the whole team. I can see this weakness in myself. I now tell my son he should not think he has to do everything alone, as I did. He should seek support, mentors and collaborators. I wish I had been smarter about this rather than following the path of the hairy-chested individual trying to do everything independently. I have been a notoriously slow learner. Do now: Choose one important problem you are carrying alone and bring other capable people into the discussion. Which Leadership Principles Matter Most? Leadership improves when we consistently apply familiar principles rather than endlessly searching for fashionable new theories. Know your strengths and build on them. Be fair and protect trust. Understand what motivates each individual rather than attempting to force motivation upon them. Take a genuine interest in people. Step outside your own world and practise empathy. Listen before trying to persuade. Finally, stop believing that strong leadership means doing everything alone. Collaboration is not a sign of weakness. It is how leaders gain access to the full intelligence and commitment of the team. We know these principles. The real challenge is remembering to apply them when we are busy, under pressure and tempted to return to old habits. In Part Two, we will continue with principles eight through sixteen. Author Bio Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" in 2018 and 2021 and received the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award in 2012. As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver leadership, communication, sales and presentation programmes globally, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including the best-sellers Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery and Japan Presentations Mastery, as well as Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His Japanese-language books include Za Eigyō(ザ営業), Purezen no Tatsujin(プレゼンの達人), Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō(トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう)and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā(現代版「人を動かす」リーダー). Greg publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook and X and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery and Japan's Top Business Interviews for executives and professionals seeking practical strategies for succeeding in Japan.
What does "right to work" actually mean and who does it really benefit? In this episode of Advocacy Bites, hosts Renée Sekel and Susan Book continue their series breaking down North Carolina's proposed constitutional amendments by tackling one of the most misunderstood issues in state politics: the proposed Right-to-Work constitutional amendment. Many North Carolinians assume "right to work" protects workers from being fired. In reality, the policy centers on labor unions, collective bargaining, and workplace rights. Renée and Susan unpack the history of right-to-work laws, explain how they affect union membership, wages, and worker protections, and explore why lawmakers want to move an existing state law into the North Carolina Constitution. The conversation goes beyond definitions to examine what constitutional amendments are designed to do, why they're so difficult to reverse, and how changes to the state constitution can shape labor policy for generations. Whether you support unions, have questions about workers' rights, or simply want to better understand what's on your ballot, this episode offers the context every North Carolina voter should hear. In this episode, you'll learn: What "right to work" actually means—and what it doesn't The difference between right-to-work laws and at-will employment How union membership impacts wages, benefits, and workplace protections Why North Carolina has one of the lowest unionization rates in the country Why lawmakers want to place right-to-work into the state constitution How constitutional amendments can permanently reshape public policy What this proposal could mean for the future of workers' rights in North Carolina If you're interested in North Carolina politics, constitutional amendments, labor unions, workers' rights, public policy, voting, civic engagement, labor law, collective bargaining, or state government, this episode provides the insight you need before heading to the ballot box. (0:13) - Right to Work Explained (1:22) - Union Benefits and Freeloaders (3:24) - Why Amend the Constitution (5:34) - Taft Hartley and Origins (9:02) - NC Workers and Jim Crow Laws (13:45) - Personal Stories and Pro Business Myth (16:40) - Fear Messaging and Economic Reality (17:54) - Chamber Argument and Fairness (19:37) - Union Wins and Call to Action Subscribe to Advocacy Bites on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, leave a review, and share this episode with friends, coworkers, and anyone who wants to better understand how constitutional amendments can impact workers and the future of North Carolina.
This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Hanna Hasl-Kelchner. Together we explore: How is collaboration rewarded? What should be happening vs. what is happening Getting at discretionary effort Meeting reasonable expectations The unwritten rules at work Developing and maintaining trust at work The need for management training Conflict Managed is available wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube @ 3pconflictrestoration Hanna Hasl-Kelchner's a no-nonsense workplace fairness strategist and the award-winning author of 'Seeking Fairness at Work - Cracking the New Code of Greater Employee Engagement, Retention & Satisfaction.' Her straight talk and practical tools have helped organizations from startups to S&P 500 companies tackle the messy realities beneath the surface of employee engagement and retention. Hanna works at the intersection of leadership, organizational psychology, and legal insight, which gives her a unique ability to cut through both jargon and wishful thinking. Her recent book, recognized by multiple major awards, unpacks how fairness expectations silently shape workplace culture and offers actionable steps for leaders navigating burnout and generational shifts. Hanna's experience, including advising the White House and teaching top MBA programs, means she brings both real-world stories and research-backed frameworks to the table. Conflict Managed is produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services and hosted by Merry Brown. #ConflictManagement #WorkplaceCulture #Communication #Podcast
Photo by Wolfgang Hasselmann on Unsplash So what do we do in the meantime, in a field we're not allowed to sort, standing next to plants whose allegiance we don't know? I don't have a good answer for you. I'm starting to think the parable doesn't want me to have one. This story won't let us pull the weeds, and it won't let us pretend the weeds don't matter. It won't let us play executioner, and it won't let us bless a field where a man can be shot on his way to work and written off as some kind of invasive contaminant. This story hands us both of those refusals, and then it just stops. Let both grow together until the harvest. God says, “You let me worry about it.” Subscribe to us on iTunes! Sermon text: web | doc Mistaken for a Weed (Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43) Derek Penwell
Sath Paal from Nanak Naam Joins us today to explain the entire history of Sikhism, from the ancient origins of the Guru Granth Sahib to the Langar philosophy and many other interesting topics… WELCOME TO RELIGION CAMP!
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Lawfare Senior Editor Renée DiResta sits down with Senior Editor Kate Klonick and Elissa Redmiles, an assistant professor of computer science at Georgetown University. They examine the people who create AI-generated sexual content and whether prominent technical proposals can actually prevent AI systems from generating exploitative content.For further reading:Jaron Mink, Lucy Qin, and Elissa M. Redmiles, “‘Unlimited Realm of Exploration and Experimentation': Methods and Motivations of AI-Generated Sexual Content Creators”, FAccT '26: The 2026 ACM Conference on Fairness, Accountability, and Transparency (June 2026)Renée DiResta and Berin Szóka, “Grok, ‘Censorship,' & the Collapse of Accountability,” Lawfare (January 2026)Lucy Qin, Sharon Wang, Yigit Aydinalp, Marin Scarlett, and Elissa M. Redmiles, "'Did They F***ing Consent to That?': Safer Digital Intimacy via Proactive Protection Against Image-Based Sexual Abuse," USENIX (August 2024)Safe Digital Intimacy.orgPlease note that this podcast discusses sexual violence and the harms of image-based sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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At its core, this episode isn't just about transgender athletes—it's about the future we're building for our children. Lo sits down with Ellie Roscher, author, educator, and former collegiate athlete, and Dr. Anna Baeth, sports researcher and Director of Research at Athlete Ally, for a thoughtful conversation about youth sports, fairness, belonging, and the questions many parents and families are asking today.Together, they explore the research behind hormone therapy, the importance of girls' athletics, why sports matter for children's confidence, resilience, and sense of community and how we can create environments where every child feels supported, encouraged, and empowered to grow into their authentic self. Throughout the conversation, Lo asks the questions many listeners have shared with him—approaching a complex topic with curiosity, compassion, and an open mind.Whether you're a parent, coach, athlete, or simply someone who cares about the next generation, this episode is an invitation to listen, learn, and join a respectful conversation about fairness, opportunity, and creating a brighter future for all kids.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We talk about the good and bad of the FIFA World Cup, Lindsey Graham's sudden death, and the totally-not-forever war in Iran. We end with Brendan recapping his trip to Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Howard Robertson had every reason to go down the wrong path. His parents died. His siblings were in the streets. But instead of following them he chose corrections — and over a 22 year career from the late 1970s to the early 2000s he rose from correctional officer to captain to deputy warden to warden of Rikers Island — the largest and most violent jail in America. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Howard pulls back the curtain on everything — from his brutal upbringing to what made him choose corrections to what Rikers Island looked like from the inside during its most violent era to the notorious inmates he encountered to how programs reduced violence to how politicians destroyed what it could have been to the problems with closing it and what the future of Rikers Island really looks like. _____________________________________________ #rikersisland #jail #truecrimestories _____________________________________________ Thank you to FACTOR & GLD for sponsoring this episode: Factor: Head to http://factormeals.com/lockedin50off and use code lockedin50off to get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details). _____________________________________________ GLD: New customers get 40% Off with code LOCKEDIN at https://www.gld.com/ _____________________________________________ Connect with Howard Robertson: https://www.amazon.com/Student-Game-Become-Unstoppable-Smarts/dp/1977283896 _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Howard Robertson's Unlikely Journey 01:12 Overcoming Tragedy and Choices 02:29 Early Mindset: Learning from Role Models 03:53 Shooting for the Moon: Mentorship & Goals 05:02 Rising Above Average Through Hard Work 07:01 Is Drive Innate or Learned? 07:42 Family, Bad Paths, and Purpose 08:03 Helping Inmates and Preventing Recidivism 09:36 From Speaking to Writing: Reaching Youth 10:16 Authenticity in Storytelling: Why the Book Matters 11:01 Personal Stories: Bullying, Friendship, and Impact 13:02 How the Past Shapes Leadership Style 14:47 Navigating Street Ties Inside Rikers 18:00 Inmate Politics and Safe Resolutions 21:22 Respect, Boundaries & Saying No 23:40 Life Lessons and Staying Clean 24:43 Sponsor Segment: Factor Meals 27:40 Entering Corrections: Career Choice 29:34 Knowing the Community: Double-Edged Sword 30:14 Respect, Fairness, and Avoiding Violence 32:00 Overcrowding, Programs, and Jail Services 34:49 Correctional Culture: Then and Now 36:32 Political Changes & Rikers' Decline 41:13 Burough Jails, Funding, and Flawed Solutions 44:43 Sponsor Segment: GLD Chains 45:56 Corrections Leadership & Barriers to Progression 47:13 Mass Incarceration, Bad Policy, and Population Issues 51:01 Physical Conditions & Racial Makeup 54:35 Bail, Releases, and Systemic Injustice 56:39 Promotions, Process & Rules of the System 01:00:31 Programs: Entertainment and Violence Reduction 01:03:35 The Winner's Dorm: Transforming Inmates 01:04:41 Solitary Confinement: Problems & Alternatives 01:08:06 Expanding Special Housing and Culture Change 01:10:44 Medical, Mental Health, and Malingering 01:13:36 Mental Health, Career Impact and Life After 01:14:50 Defining Real Success for Youth 01:15:55 Numbers that Shock: Mass Incarceration 01:17:00 Notorious and Celebrity Inmates 01:18:36 Retirement, New Mission, and Legacy 01:18:56 Biggest Takeaways: Excuse-Free Success 01:19:56 Book Recommendation & Final Thoughts _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Howard Robertson had every reason to go down the wrong path. His parents died. His siblings were in the streets. But instead of following them he chose corrections — and over a 22 year career from the late 1970s to the early 2000s he rose from correctional officer to captain to deputy warden to warden of Rikers Island — the largest and most violent jail in America. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Howard pulls back the curtain on everything — from his brutal upbringing to what made him choose corrections to what Rikers Island looked like from the inside during its most violent era to the notorious inmates he encountered to how programs reduced violence to how politicians destroyed what it could have been to the problems with closing it and what the future of Rikers Island really looks like. _____________________________________________ #rikersisland #jail #truecrimestories _____________________________________________ Thank you to FACTOR & GLD for sponsoring this episode: Factor: Head to http://factormeals.com/lockedin50off and use code lockedin50off to get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details). _____________________________________________ GLD: New customers get 40% Off with code LOCKEDIN at https://www.gld.com/ _____________________________________________ Connect with Howard Robertson: https://www.amazon.com/Student-Game-Become-Unstoppable-Smarts/dp/1977283896 _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Howard Robertson's Unlikely Journey 01:12 Overcoming Tragedy and Choices 02:29 Early Mindset: Learning from Role Models 03:53 Shooting for the Moon: Mentorship & Goals 05:02 Rising Above Average Through Hard Work 07:01 Is Drive Innate or Learned? 07:42 Family, Bad Paths, and Purpose 08:03 Helping Inmates and Preventing Recidivism 09:36 From Speaking to Writing: Reaching Youth 10:16 Authenticity in Storytelling: Why the Book Matters 11:01 Personal Stories: Bullying, Friendship, and Impact 13:02 How the Past Shapes Leadership Style 14:47 Navigating Street Ties Inside Rikers 18:00 Inmate Politics and Safe Resolutions 21:22 Respect, Boundaries & Saying No 23:40 Life Lessons and Staying Clean 24:43 Sponsor Segment: Factor Meals 27:40 Entering Corrections: Career Choice 29:34 Knowing the Community: Double-Edged Sword 30:14 Respect, Fairness, and Avoiding Violence 32:00 Overcrowding, Programs, and Jail Services 34:49 Correctional Culture: Then and Now 36:32 Political Changes & Rikers' Decline 41:13 Burough Jails, Funding, and Flawed Solutions 44:43 Sponsor Segment: GLD Chains 45:56 Corrections Leadership & Barriers to Progression 47:13 Mass Incarceration, Bad Policy, and Population Issues 51:01 Physical Conditions & Racial Makeup 54:35 Bail, Releases, and Systemic Injustice 56:39 Promotions, Process & Rules of the System 01:00:31 Programs: Entertainment and Violence Reduction 01:03:35 The Winner's Dorm: Transforming Inmates 01:04:41 Solitary Confinement: Problems & Alternatives 01:08:06 Expanding Special Housing and Culture Change 01:10:44 Medical, Mental Health, and Malingering 01:13:36 Mental Health, Career Impact and Life After 01:14:50 Defining Real Success for Youth 01:15:55 Numbers that Shock: Mass Incarceration 01:17:00 Notorious and Celebrity Inmates 01:18:36 Retirement, New Mission, and Legacy 01:18:56 Biggest Takeaways: Excuse-Free Success 01:19:56 Book Recommendation & Final Thoughts _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In today's discussion with veteran media historian and critic Robin Andersen, we discuss in depth the ways that the New York Times, CNN, and other legacy media outlets became little more than Israeli propaganda organs, uncritically feeding IDF narratives, images, and self-declared expertise while not only discrediting Palestinian voices, but also becoming complicit with Israel's policy of censorship by murder. We talk about the distortions and lies surrounding the destruction of hospitals, patients and medical staff, the purposeful killings of journalists and the cover-ups that followed, and the media attacks on the student encampments that turned peaceful demonstrations into scenes of violence. We come away with a profound respect and admiration for courageous and dedicated Palestinian journalists, the global social media that bore witness, and independent and alternative media that stood steady in their commitment to speak the truth.Robin Andersen, professor emerita of media studies at Fordham University, author of a dozen books, and writer and member of the Board of Directors for Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR). She serves as a judge and contributing writer for Project Censored, and her work can be found at a number of online publications. Her latest book is The Complicit Lens: US Media Coverage of Israel's Genocide in Gaza.
Flipboard EDU PodcastSolving the Cell Phone Ban with Callie Zauner from Luxor Workspaces Host: Coach Jeffery Guest: Callie ZaunerEpisode SummaryThis week, Coach Jeffery sits down with Callie Zauner from Luxor Workspaces to discuss the growing trend of cell phone bans in K-12 education, how schools are navigating new device policies, and furniture solutions designed to support distraction-free learning.Key TopicsCell Phone Bans in Schools Exploring the reasons behind increased cell phone restrictions, how schools differ in policy, and the impact on classroom routines (00:01:25).Teacher Voices in Policy Why it is essential for teachers to have input on how phone storage solutions are implemented (00:03:12), along with stories of student creativity in bypassing policies.Product Solutions for Schools Insights into Luxor's range of products, including RFID-blocking phone pouches and lockable phone cabinets, designed to balance security, student responsibility, and practicality (00:04:48, 00:07:38).Policy Implementation Challenges How different school sizes and cultures affect the way cell phone bans and storage solutions are adopted (00:02:20, 00:10:06).Purchasing Trends and Grade Levels Why younger grades may favor cabinets, while high schoolers lean toward personal pouches, and factors influencing purchasing decisions (00:10:25).Supporting Collaboration The resurgence of traditional classroom tools like whiteboards and mobile stations to encourage collaborative, low-tech learning environments (00:12:01).Fairness and Equity Addressing the complexities of ensuring device policies consider students with medical, accessibility, or family communication needs (00:13:38).The Future of Classrooms Predictions for how classrooms will find a balance between technology integration and responsible use over the next five years (00:16:18).Notable Quotes“The teachers are the ones really dealing with a lot of it firsthand. They're the ones that are going to spot children who are trying to maybe skirt the policy.” Callie Zauner (00:03:12)“We have tried to develop that solution where the onus for the device is still on the student, it is still on their person. They're still responsible.” Callie Zauner (00:05:56)“The clear door on cabinets is very important because the anxiety of not being able to see your device is something the students talked a lot about.” Callie Zauner (00:08:49)“Policies sound great, but then there are other layers to it. It's like an onion.” Coach Jeffery (00:15:37)Resources and LinksLuxor Workspaces: https://www.luxorfurn.com Featured company providing device management furniture solutions for K-12 schools.ISTE Conference: https://www.iste.org Referenced in the discussion about educational trends.Connect and SubscribeSubscribe to the Flipboard EDU Podcast wherever you listen. Join the Flipboard Fam for more conversations on educational leadership, classroom challenges, and practical solutions.EVERY STORY IS A PLUS. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit flipboardedu.substack.com
Ein Schock für das politische Washington: Der Republikaner Lindsey Graham stirbt völlig unerwartet an einem Aorta-Riss. Ingo Zamperoni und seine Frau Jiffer Bourguignon würdigen den 71-jährigen Senator als "außenpolitischen Falken" und als "wichtigen Unterstützer der Ukraine". Seine Wandlung in den letzten Jahren vom Trump-Kritiker zum Trump-Vertrauten sehen die beiden allerdings kritisch - und sinnbildlich für den Wandel der Partei von den Reagan-Republicans hin zur MAGA-Partei.Angesichts der knappen Mehrheitsverhältnisse im Senat könnte es für die Republikaner nun problematisch werden, sagt Jiffer. Sie müssten so schnell wie möglich nach geeignetem Ersatz suchen, damit sie bei den Kongresswahlen ihre Mehrheit behalten."Für Trump gibt es keine Alternative als die Zwischenwahlen im Herbst zu gewinnen", sagt Jiffer. Um dieses Ziel zu erreichen, scheint ihm fast jedes Mittel recht zu sein. Gerade hat Trump drei Mitglieder einer unabhängigen Wahlkommission gefeuert. Diese Behörde soll eigentlich Sicherheit und Fairness bei US-Wahlen gewährleisten, erklärt Ingo. Möglich wurde Trumps Manöver aber, weil das Oberste Gericht zuletzt die Macht des Präsidenten über unabhängige Bundesbehörden deutlich ausgeweitet hatte. Mit offensichtlichen Folgen.Ihr habt Fragen an Jiffer und Ingo? Schickt uns eine Sprachnachricht oder schreibt uns an podcast@ndr.de!Wie geht es weite mit der Straße von Hormus?https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/asien/iran-usa-strasse-hormus-102.htmlVom Trump-Gegner zum Trump-Freundhttps://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/graham-politische-karriere-100.htmlUnser Podcast-Tipp: Wem gehört Wacken? Metal, Mythos und Millionenhttps://1.ard.de/wackenAlle Folgen des Podcasts "Amerika, wir müssen reden!"https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/info/amerika-wir-muessen-reden,podcast4932.htmlHier könnt ihr den Instagram-Broadcast-Channel von Ingo und Jiffer abonnierenhttps://www.instagram.com/channel/Abb9Z5-eRUUKudGl/
Law professor Julian Nyarko has drawn attention for his studies using large language models to investigate and improve legal education and explore AI's biases. He hopes AI can become a reliable, always-on legal learning and assistance tool to lower costs and expand access to legal services. In one recent study, he asked a group of law professors to evaluate written answers to student questions. Three-quarters of the time, the professors preferred AI-generated answers to those of their human colleagues. “AI is good at law,” Nyarko says, the challenge now is to use it most effectively, he tells host Russ Altman in this episode of Stanford Engineering's The Future of Everything podcast. Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your question. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu. Episode Reference Links: Stanford Profile:Julian Nyarko Connect With Us: Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything Website Connect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / Mastodon Connect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook Chapters: (00:00:00) Introduction Russ Altman introduces guest Julian Nyarko, a professor of law at Stanford University. (00:02:31) Path into AI and Law How Nyarko's early work led him to legal AI. (00:05:03) Law, Economics, and Computation How Nyarko's training, methods, and self-taught coding shaped his research. (00:07:23) Building the LIFT Lab Why a law professor started a lab. (00:09:06) Evaluating Legal AI How AI raises fundamental questions about what counts as good lawyering. (00:10:22) Improving Legal Services Using AI to work faster, reduce errors, and make informed decisions. (00:10:57) Rethinking Legal Education How AI may change the way future lawyers learn (00:11:51) AI in Office Hours How AI answers law students' questions compared with human professors. (00:15:18) Surprising Results Why AI answers were often preferred (00:16:16) What the Study Shows The findings support AI tutoring, but don't prove AI improves learning. (00:18:48) Limits of One-Shot Answers Why real teaching often depends on dialogue, clarification, and productive struggle. (00:20:59) AI for Social Science How AI can become both an object of study and a tool. (00:22:43) Research Agents Using AI to test claims and make previously impossible research scalable. (00:24:51) Agentic AI in the Lab How Socratic dialogue with AI can sharpen research ideas. (00:26:07) Fairness and Bias How computational tools can be audited for bias and used to audit decision-making. (00:27:29) Discrimination in Models Exploring bias and how it can be reduced. (00:30:16) Disparate Impact How policies and systems disadvantage groups even without explicit intent. (00:32:53) From Evidence to Policy How Nyarko's lab works with stakeholders to surface disparities. (00:34:49) Future In a Minute Rapid-fire Q&A: justice, talent, and the future of legal AI. (00:36:57) Conclusion Connect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>>Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this episode Aries and Andy talk about Fairness, Challenge Accepted, An Apology, pod, Knicks, Trying new things, Michael, & We Still Got Time. Social Media Instagram: @SpearsBergPod Twitter: @SpearsBergPod Facebook: SpearsBergPod Patreon: SpearsBergPod Youtube: SpearsBergPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Was passiert, wenn ein Rechtssystem so überlastet ist, dass die Klärung selbst einfacher Rechtsfragen mehrere Jahre dauert? Und ist Jura nicht perfekt für den Einsatz von KI geeignet - Texte lesen, logische Schlüsse ziehen, Dokumente schreiben? Und werden wir in Zukunft überhaupt noch so viele Anwälte brauchen? Es ist keine Überraschung, dass "Legal Tech" einen absoluten Höhenflug hat. Einer der Superstars in der Branche ist Libra - ein Berliner Startup, das nach nur zweieinhalb Jahren bereits millionenschwere Umsätze verzeichnet und inzwischen Teil von Wolters Kluwer ist, einem der ganz großen Player im Anwaltsgeschäft. In unserem Gespräch mit Viktor von Essen, dem Gründer von Libra, wird uns schnell klar, wie extrem schnell und herausfordernd dies ist. ViktorsTeam hatte in der Nacht davor gerade ein wesentliches neues Release veröffentlicht, und wir konnten live während der Aufnahme die Taktzahl des Startups erleben... Aber es ist eben doch nicht so, dass "die KI" die Anwälte ersetzt. In Anwaltskanzleien lässt sich eine große Zahl von Abläufen tatsächlich vereinfachen oder automatisieren. Dazu braucht es eine große Datenbasis - aber auch viel menschlichen Sachverstand. Letztlich ist Rechtssprechung eben kein mathematischer, rein sachlogischer Algorithmus, sondern das Gestalten von Fairness und Gerechtigkeit von Mensch zu Mensch.
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This week on Rising Up for Justice, our guest is Jeff Cohen, a columnist, activist, former journalism professor and author of "Cable News Confidential." He founded the media watch group FAIR in 1986 and co-founded RootsAction.org in 2011.
Fairness matters and if your client is acting poorly, you do not get any brownie points for sucking it up. Only adults in the room please. Original Episode Number: 121 | Original Air Date: 2/21/2023 Links & Resources: Host: Sean Low of The Business of Being Creative Have your own opinion on Sean's tips and advice? Talk Back!! Email Sean or record a voice message directly through his show's site! Link: Join Sean's Collective of Business Creatives Follow Sean on social media: Instagram: @SeanLow1 | Facebook: Facebook.com/Sean.Low.35 | LinkedIn | Twitter: @SeanLow -- Podcast Network: The Wedding Biz Network Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of The Wedding Biz, LLC. 2026.
Are you exhausted even after a good night's sleep? That heavy, can't-shake-it feeling might be burnout, and it always has a source.Burnout is one of the biggest challenges facing workplaces today, and Steph breaks down exactly why it happens. Drawing on her background in clinical practice and coaching, she walks through the six drivers behind burnout: workload, control, reward, community, fairness, and values alignment. Steph explains how each of these shows up in subtle, everyday ways, and why naming the root cause matters more than just pushing through. This episode lays the groundwork for the recovery strategies she'll share next, because you can't fix what you haven't named.In this episode you'll discover:Why workload is about sustainability and type of work, not just quantityHow control and agency over your work fuel motivationWhy community, fairness, and values alignment matter as much as workload and rewardYour takeaways:Burnout is a significant issue affecting individuals across every kind of organizationRecognizing the subtle ways burnout shows up is the first step toward changeEvery case of burnout has a root cause, and finding it is essential for real recoveryChapters00:00 Understanding Burnout: An Introduction02:47 The Six Drivers of Burnout04:26 Driver 1: Workload and Its Impact07:58 Driver 2: Control and Agency09:41 Driver 3: The Importance of Reward10:48 Driver 4: Community and Connection11:45 Driver 5: Fairness in the Workplace14:38 Driver 6: Values Alignment and Its Significance18:22 Finding the Root Cause of Burnout19:08 Looking Ahead: Solutions for BurnoutTake the Impact Scorecard: impactreadyquiz.com
Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash For people who don't know what they really want, who don't know real freedom, everything and nothing looks good. “We played the flute for you, and did not dance; we wailed, and you did not mourn." But if you've been living at the bottom of the pile, living with the pain of being last in line, of always feeling like your life is lived at the mercy of a system designed to keep itself in power and to keep you helpless; if you've been told that the life you live, the love you bear for another human being isn't real life, isn't real love... then I've got good news for you. Jesus offers true emancipation, not the endless multiplication of choices, but the liberation of being entrusted with a purpose, of being yoked with a people whose vocation consists of helping to bear one another's burdens. Subscribe to us on iTunes! Sermon text: web | doc Real Freedom (Matthew 11:16-19, 25-39) Derek Penwell
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For years, conversations about gender equity at work have been framed as a women's issue. But what if that's the wrong conversation entirely? What if the real challenge isn't fixing women so they can survive outdated systems—but fixing the systems themselves? In this episode, Nicole sits down with Dr. David Smith and Dr. Brad Johnson, co-authors of Fair Share: How Men and Women Can Create a More Equitable Workplace Together, to unpack what true gender fairness looks like in today's workplace. Together, they explore why gender equity benefits everyone, how outdated workplace norms are hurting both women and men, and what leaders can do to create workplaces where people can thrive professionally and personally. This conversation challenges zero-sum thinking, dismantles harmful workplace myths, and offers practical strategies for building more equitable organizations—without pitting one gender against another. In This Episode We Discuss: What gender fairness actually means—and why it's not the same as treating everyone exactly the same Why gender equity benefits men, women, organizations, and families The myth that gender fairness requires men to lose in order for women to win Why workplace equity is a leadership responsibility, not a women's initiative How caregiving expectations impact career advancement for both women and men Why flexibility, caregiving support, and pay transparency matter The role leaders play in creating inclusive and equitable workplaces Gender fairness isn't about giving one group an advantage—it's about creating workplaces that reflect how people actually live, work, lead, and care today. When organizations stop trying to fix individuals and start fixing outdated systems, everyone benefits. Thank you to our sponsors! Elevate your summer wardrobe: Go to Quince.com/tiww for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/TIWW. Don't wait to teach your kids real-world money skills! Go to https://CovePure.com/tiww to get $250 off. Thanks to CovePure for sponsoring this episode! Connect with David and Brad: Book: https://a.co/d/0gnzUCWN Website: https://workplaceallies.com/ LI David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgsmithphd/ LI Brad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wbradjohnson/ Related Podcast Episodes: How To Navigate Parental Leave with Daphne Delvaux, Esq | 335 Women's Role in Defining Masculinity with Moe Carrick | 252 177 / This Is A Man's Job with Alison Armstrong Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform!
Does capitalism create a desire to act unethically? Can you have ethics in capitalism? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the ethics of capitalism.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening! Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com
Seit mittlerweile 20 Jahren soll das Allgemeine Gleichbehandlungsgesetz (AGG) etwa bei der Wohnungssuche oder auch im Arbeitsleben für Fairness sorgen. Wie gut klappt das in der Praxis? Und welche Reformideen diskutiert der Bundestag momentan? Fiebig, Peggy www.deutschlandfunk.de, Hintergrund
What expectations are you placing on other people?And more importantly, are those expectations fair?In this episode of The Almost Daily Podcast, I explore the role expectations play in our relationships and why so much disappointment often stems from standards that may never have been communicated, agreed upon, or even consciously recognized.We discuss the popular idea of having zero expectations of others, why that can be difficult in practice, and how learning to notice and name the expectations we carry can help us better understand ourselves and the people around us. I also talk about blind spots, self-awareness, emotional reactions, and the opportunity we have to reassess whether the standards we're holding others to are actually reasonable.The goal isn't necessarily to eliminate expectations entirely. The goal is to become aware of them so we can decide what serves us, what serves others, and what may be worth letting go.Topics Covered:• Why expectations often lead to disappointment• The idea of having zero expectations• Recognizing unspoken standards• Notice and name your expectations• Self-awareness and personal blind spots• Emotional reactions versus logical evaluation• Fairness in relationships• Holding others to unrealistic standards• The expectations we place on ourselves• Letting go of unnecessary frustration• Reframing disappointment• Finding victories in personal growthThank you for listening to The Almost Daily Podcast.The more aware we become of the expectations we carry, the more opportunity we have to create healthier relationships, reduce unnecessary frustration, and approach ourselves and others with a little more understanding.
In this episode, Ryan and Tyler discuss their recent competition experiences, the challenges of online judging, mental resilience, and the importance of perspective in sport and life. Key Topics Overcoming Competition Fumbles: Lessons from Syndicate and Semifinals The Truth About Online Judging and Fair Play in CrossFit Competition setbacks and lessons learned Challenges of online judging and video review system Mental resilience and overcoming disappointment The importance of trust and focus during competitions Building a supportive team and athlete mindset The impact of external factors on performance The role of experience and perspective in sports Strategies for long-term athlete development Takeaways Trust in your training and avoid distractions during competition. The online judging system needs significant improvements for fairness. Mental toughness is crucial for bouncing back from setbacks. Focus on what you can control and execute with confidence. Building a positive culture enhances performance and enjoyment. External factors like judging and video review can unfairly impact results. Long-term success requires patience, persistence, and perspective. Sound Bites "We had a good time, even with the struggles." "We beat ourselves more than the other teams." "Trust in your training is everything." Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back and Celebrating Milestones 02:53 Syndicate Competition Recap and Team Dynamics 05:52 Adversity and Mindset Shifts 09:08 Lessons Learned from Syndicate 11:53 Navigating Online Semifinals and Video Reviews 14:47 The Challenges of Judging and Fairness in Competition 17:51 Final Thoughts and Looking Ahead 26:00 The Rise of 1124 Gym 29:46 The Power of Competition and Community 36:32 Embracing the Rodeo Spirit 40:04 CrossFit and Beyond: A Journey of Growth 42:46 The Emotional Toll of Athletic Pursuits 45:45 Understanding Self-Worth Beyond Performance 49:20 The Long Game: Balancing Performance and Longevity
Sunday Morning, June 21, 2026Given by Dr. Kevin DeYoung | Senior Pastor, Christ Covenant ChurchThe Fairness of God and the Sinfulness of SinRomans 3:3-8YouTube VideoDownload our mobile app
On the day of Donald Trump's inauguration—January 20, 2025—the heads of many of Silicon Valley's most powerful tech firms sat in the rows just behind Trump. It was a sign of Trump's deep ties to the industry and to these powerful individuals who are transforming how we communicate, and not for the better. In this episode, Michael Fox visits Silicon Valley to try to understand the stranglehold that tech has over our media and our airwaves. Hosts Michael Fox and Marc Steiner dig into the ways media consolidation, social media, and AI are strangling our free speech, even as they claim to be liberating it—and us—with incredible insight from professors Todd Wolfson, Mary Anne Franks, Fara Dabhoiwala, Ramesh Srinivasan, and Jeff Cohen, the founder of the organization Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting, FAIR.The Battle for Free Speech is a production of The Real News Network.Hosted by Michael Fox and Marc Steiner. Theme music by Michael Fox, Jordan Klein and Daniel Nuñez. Other music from Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Production and Sound Design by Michael Fox and Stephen Frank. Editorial support by Kayla Rivara and Heather Gies. Research by Ben Schweiger.Guests: Todd WolfsonMary Anne FranksFara DabhoiwalaJeff CohenRamesh SrinivasanResources: Mary Anne Franks' book, Fearless Speech: Breaking Free from the First AmendmentFara Dabhoiwala's book, What Is Free Speech?: The History of a Dangerous IdeaTodd Wolfson's Digital Rebellion: The Birth of the Cyber Left Marc Steiner's Interview with Jeff Cohen, "How Democrats set the stage for Trump's assault on free speech”You can hear Ramesh Srinivasan's Utopias Podcast here, or wherever you get your podcastsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!
Lawyers are trained to spot risk. But when it comes to AI, focusing only on risk may cause firms to miss the bigger opportunity. In episode 623 of the Lawyerist Podcast, Zack Glaser sits down with Bridget McCormack to talk about AI arbitration, legal innovation, and why the future of legal work may be less about replacement and more about reinvention. Bridget reflects on her time as Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, including how the pandemic forced courts to adopt technology faster than anyone expected. She explains why that moment revealed both the limits of traditional legal systems and the potential for more accessible, user-friendly ways to resolve disputes. Now leading the American Arbitration Association, Bridget shares how AAA is using AI to build tools for clause drafting, self-represented parties, resolution simulation, and even documents-only arbitration. The conversation explores what fairness looks like when AI is involved, why human oversight remains essential, and how legal professionals should think about accountability, bias, and trust. If AI changes the routine parts of legal work, lawyers will need to rethink what clients actually need from them. This episode offers a practical and future-focused look at arbitration, legal technology, and the new kinds of judgment lawyers will need to bring to the table. Listen to our previous episodes on Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Legal Practice. #612 – AI for Lawyers: What You Need to Know Before Your Clients Do, with Cat Casey Apple | Spotify | LTN #607 – The Future of Law Firm Business Models in the Age of AI, with Jordan Furlong Apple | Spotify | LTN #619– What Claude Means for Law Firms: AI Skills, Connectors, and Workflow Strategy, with Sam Harden Apple | Spotify | LTN #590 – Innovating Without Overwhelm: Practical AI Tips for Lawyers, with Graydon Trusler Apple | Spotify | LTN #587 – Future-Proofing Your Firm in the Age of AI, with Jack Newton Apple | Spotify | LTN #577 – Rethinking Law Firm Growth in the Age of AI, with Sam Harden Apple | Spotify | LTN Links from the episode: https://adr.org/ Have thoughts about today's episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X! If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you. Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com. Chapters / Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 00:55 – Why Lawyers Should Test Their Own Intake Process03:35 – Meet Bridget McCormack04:25 – Leading Michigan Courts Through COVID05:20 – Why Remote Court Was Already on the Radar06:40 – Moving Trial Courts Online Fast08:45 – Why Legal Systems Are Slow to Change10:33 – From Chief Justice to CEO of AAA13:18 – How Alternative Dispute Resolution Is Evolving14:50 – AI Tools for Arbitration and Self-Represented Parties15:57 – Building AAA's AI Arbitrator17:36 – Resolution Simulation and Faster Settlements19:05 – What Is Left for Lawyers?21:19 – Fairness, Bias, and Human Oversight in AI Arbitration23:45 – Why Legal Disputes Need More Options24:41 – AI Agents and the Future of Legal Infrastructure26:26 – When AI Agents Negotiate Contracts28:30 – Closing Thoughts
Robin Anderson joins This Is Hell! to talk about her her new book “The Complicit Lens: US Media Coverage Of Israel's Genocide In Gaza” published by OR Books. https://orbooks.com/catalog/the-complicit-lens/ Robin Andersen is professor emerita of media studies at Fordham University and an award-winning author of a dozen single- and co-authored books. Her work examines film, television, and media coverage of war, the environment, politics, and elections. She edits the Routledge Focus Book Series on Media and Humanitarian Action, serves as a Project Censored Judge, and contributes to the annual State of the Free Press. Andersen is on the Board of Directors of Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR), where she also writes regularly, and is an Izzy Award Judge for the Park Center for Independent Media. Her writing has appeared in CounterPunch, LA Progressive, The Progressive, Salon, Common Dreams, and ScheerPost, among others. We will have new installments of Rotten History and Hangover Cure. We will also be sharing your answers to this week's Question from Hell! from Patreon. Help keep This Is Hell! completely listener supported and access bonus episodes by subscribing to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/thisishell
Robin Anderson joins This Is Hell! to talk about her her new book “The Complicit Lens: US Media Coverage Of Israel's Genocide In Gaza” published by OR Books. https://orbooks.com/catalog/the-complicit-lens/ Robin Andersen is professor emerita of media studies at Fordham University and an award-winning author of a dozen single- and co-authored books. Her work examines film, television, and media coverage of war, the environment, politics, and elections. She edits the Routledge Focus Book Series on Media and Humanitarian Action, serves as a Project Censored Judge, and contributes to the annual State of the Free Press. Andersen is on the Board of Directors of Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR), where she also writes regularly, and is an Izzy Award Judge for the Park Center for Independent Media. Her writing has appeared in CounterPunch, LA Progressive, The Progressive, Salon, Common Dreams, and ScheerPost, among others. Help keep This Is Hell! completely listener supported and access bonus episodes by subscribing to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/thisishell
Jody Hamilton steps in for Stephanie Miller once again. Her guests this time are John Fugelsang and Dr. Doom, Irwin Redlener. The topics include the chaotic political turmoil surrounding the recent elections in California, where Trump is already claiming voter fraud before the votes are fully counted. They dissect the absurdity of his claims and the implications of mail-in voting in a state known for its careful electoral processes. The conversation shifts to the ongoing struggles in Ukraine, with Dr. Redlener emphasizing the urgent need for U.S. support as the conflict escalates. They also touch on the troubling state of public health initiatives under the current administration, including the withdrawal from USAID and the rising threat of vaccine-preventable diseases.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
"Fairness is a moral objective." Jessica gives us the on ramp to discuss the fall of CBS before we dive into the magic mystery of Bobby Valentine's fake mustache, the disrespect of the stolen catchphrase, and Leeman's Christmas-like feeling as the Knicks head to the Finals tonight. Plus, JuJu stops by to update the Polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Most people think negotiation is about winning. It's not. AJ and Johnny sit down with Attia and John to unpack why the best negotiators focus less on control and more on curiosity, relationships, and emotional regulation. From fear of rejection and reciprocity to fairness, empathy, and practicing rejection on purpose, this episode breaks down the real skills behind influence and lasting agreements. They also explore why most people fail negotiations before they even begin — because they haven't practiced discomfort, clarified what they actually want, or learned how to regulate emotions under pressure. Chapters00:00 – Why negotiation isn't about defeating people08:00 – FBI negotiation tactics and behavioral training16:00 – Rejection, fear, and building negotiation resilience24:00 – Empathy, reciprocity, and understanding motivations33:00 – Fairness, emotions, and hidden decision making41:00 – Practicing failure and managing stress responses49:00 – Social capital, authenticity, and influence 56:00 – Clarifying what you actually want in negotiation A Word From Our Sponsors Stop being over looked and unlock your X-Factor today at unlockyourxfactor.com The very qualities that make you exceptional in your field are working against you socially. Visit the artofcharm.com/intel for a social intelligence assessment and discover exactly what's holding you back. If you've put off organizing your finances, Monarch is for you. Use code CHARM at monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. Indulge in affordable luxury with Quince. Upgrade your wardrobe today at quince.com/charm for free shipping and hassle-free returns. Grow your way - with Headway! Get started at makeheadway.com/CHARM and use my code CHARM for 25% off. This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at mintmobile.com/charm Curious about your influence level? Get your Influence Index Score today! Take this 60-second quiz to find out how your influence stacks up against top performers at theartofcharm.com/influence. Episode resources: https://www.neversettlenegotiate.com/ Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on LinkedIn Johnny on LinkedIn AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube The Art of Charm on TikTok negotiation, communication skills, influence, emotional intelligence, persuasion, empathy, reciprocity, conflict resolution, rejection, relationship building, decision making, fairness, social skills, confidence, behavioral psychology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices