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Neon couldn't burn any brighter than it is now. The film production and distribution company acquired the rights to six consecutive Palme d'Or winners at the Cannes Film Festival: Parasite (2019), Titane (2021), Triangle of Sadness (2022), Anatomy of a Fall (2023), Anora (2024), and It Was Just an Accident (2025). Parasite was the first foreign language film to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards in 2020. Longlegs became the highest-grossing independent film in 2024. Director Sean Baker won 4 Oscars for his film Anora tying with the one and only Walt Disney for most Oscar wins in a single night. All of this from a studio that's only been around for 8 years. Film industry veteran Tom Quinn cofounded Neon in 2017 and has marked a distinct lane for himself in a crowded and, let's be honest, less-than-innovative industry. In this episode of Creative Control, Quinn traces his journey from actor to executive and explains how he's positioned Neon to be the "anti-algorithm" in a streaming world. He also gives his perspective on what's holding the wider film industry back and what Neon needs now to make their success sustainable. For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/news To listen to the latest episodes of Creative Control on Fast Company:https://www.fastcompany.com/podcasts/creative-control
Marianne Lewis is dean of the University of Cincinnati College of Business, and she previously served as dean of Bayes Business School at City, University of London. Marianne researches organizational paradoxes, including the tensions surrounding leadership and innovation. She has been recognized among the world's most-cited researchers in her field, having won numerous academic awards, and her work also appears in media outlets, such as Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Newsweek. Her latest book, Both/And Thinking is published by Harvard Business School Press. In this episode we discuss the following: I love Marianne's insight that the best leaders are not tough or kind, but rather both. Toughness and kindness are not opposite ends of a spectrum but rather two sides of the same coin. And any leader who pushes too hard on one, while ignoring the other, will not reach their potential. And I thought it was especially interesting to hear about the creative geniuses who also appreciated tension and paradoxes: motion vs rest, particle vs wave, harmony vs discord, light vs. dark, life vs death. The magic is in the tension. When it comes to leadership the best leaders are both tough and kind. Connect on Social Media: X: https://twitter.com/nate_meikle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natemeikle/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nate_meikle/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nate.meikle
Terry Rice, a former Facebook executive turned keynote speaker and performance coach, shares his powerful transformation story from corporate alcoholic to successful entrepreneur after losing everything. He reveals his R3 framework (Reclaim, Realign, Rebuild) for personal and business transformation while emphasizing the importance of authentic personal branding over perfectionism. Terry demonstrates how being vulnerable about his struggles - including addiction, job loss, and family tragedies - has actually opened doors to bigger opportunities, including speaking at Google and having a documentary made about his life. Key Takeaways Character branding beats personal branding - Show your real self, including failures and struggles, rather than a polished façade that people can't relate to Own your flaws as fuel - Use your mistakes, challenges, and pain as branding material rather than trying to hide them - it creates deeper connections with your audience Authenticity opens unexpected doors - Being vulnerable about personal struggles can lead to major opportunities, as Terry's experience shows from one LinkedIn comment to a documentary deal Identity-first transformation works - Get crystal clear on who you are and what you represent before focusing on tactics, systems, or external business elements About Terry Rice Terry Rice is a keynote speaker, performance coach, and author who helps professionals align who they are with where they're going—then act accordingly. Known for his bold, story-driven approach, Terry teaches leaders how to live and tell better stories that build trust, drive impact, and unlock exponential growth. Whether on stage or in a coaching session, he blends lived experience with actionable strategies to help high performers shed limiting identities, ignite their vision, and build rituals that deliver lasting results. Before launching his coaching and speaking business, Terry held consulting roles at Meta and Adobe—giving him a firsthand view into high-performance business environments. His insights have been featured by Good Morning America, Fast Company, and The Wall Street Journal, and he's spoken for top organizations including Amazon, Google, and Berkshire Hathaway. Terry also teaches entrepreneurship at General Assembly and contributes regularly to Entrepreneur.com. Based in Brooklyn, he's a proud husband and father of five and a relentless advocate for mental and physical fitness as the foundation of long-term success. In This Episode [00:00] Welcome to the show! [05:54] Meet Terry Rice [14:13] Character Brand [19:07] Own Your Flaws [25:07] Being Authentic [36:32] Intentionally Reflecting [41:29] Follow The Plan [45:26] Connect with Terry [47:19] Outro Quotes "If I look at your brand and think to myself, I would not hang out with you on purpose. Why would I want to work with you? Because that's me hanging out with you on purpose, right?" - Terry Rice "The more you can own your edge and use that as fuel, use that as branding, the faster you'll grow and you'll remove some of that guilt, that regret, that shame that you might have as well." - Terry Rice "There's two types of pain, right? There's the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The challenge is the pain of discipline weighs ounces, whereas regret weighs tons." - Terry Rice "I don't care about your editing tools. I don't care if you're using Adobe. I want to know about your soul. Because if our souls are aligned with a message that I want to spread, then cool, we're good." - Terry Rice "We can't go back and create a new beginning, but we can start from now and create a new ending." - Terry Rice Guest Links Find Terry Rice online Follow Terry Rice on Instagram | Threads| Twitter | YouTube Connect with Terry Rice on LinkedIn Check out more resources from Terry Rice Links FREE Workshop Available "How to Consistently Earn Over $100k Per Year in Video Production While Working Less Than 40 Hours Per Week" Join the Grow Your Video Business Facebook Group Follow Ryan Koral on Instagram Follow Grow Your Video Business on Instagram Check out the full show notes
“You Have To Keep Going” Join me and my guest Neri Karra Sillaman, Ph.D. (nerikarra.com) who joins me from her home in Paris to share her extraordinary journey, from fleeing her home country as a child refugee to building a global, multi-million dollar luxury brand, and teaching entrepreneurship at Oxford. Neri is a 3-time TEDx speaker and the author of the #1 international best selling Pioneers: 8 Principles of Business Longevity from Immigrant Entrepreneurs. Her work has been featured in Harvard Business Review and Fast Company. SHOW NOTES SPONSORED BY POWER OF YOU™ Find out more at https://leader.blainebartlett.com/power-of-you Summary In this engaging conversation, Blaine speaks with Neri Karra Sillaman, an immigrant entrepreneur and author, about her journey from being a refugee to building a successful brand. They explore the importance of intention in business, the challenges of sustainable growth, and the role of community and relationships in entrepreneurship. Neri shares her insights on resilience, compassion, and the responsibility that comes with being a business owner, emphasizing that true success lies in the value one brings to others. Takeaways The soul of business is rooted in intention and values. Education is a powerful tool for overcoming adversity. Resilience in business often comes from community support. Sustainable growth is more important than constant growth. Compassionate entrepreneurship focuses on benefiting others. Building relationships is key to business success. Immigrants often have a unique perspective on resilience. The dream of entrepreneurship involves responsibility, not just personal gain. Value creation is essential for long-term success. Community ties can enhance business longevity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, we are joined by Josh Allan Dykstra.Josh Allan Dykstra is the world's foremost practitioner on the Future of Work and Human Energy™, helping audiences create the future they want to work in by reimagining the way organizations and people interact. As the founder and CEO of The Work Revolution, Josh has served a client list of companies that collectively employ over a million people. His articles and ideas have been featured by Fast Company, Forbes, The Huffington Post, and Business Insider. He holds an MBA in Executive Leadership from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and his latest book "Igniting the Invisible Tribe: Designing An Organization That Doesn't Suck" is available on Amazon and Audible.In this conversation, we explore Josh's revolutionary approach to leadership through the lens of architects and builders, where leaders design environments that empower others to perform at their best. He reveals why dignifying the detailed doers is crucial for organizational success and how leaders can help their teams think about work in more artistic and expansive ways.Key topics include:• The architect-builder model and why both roles should be valued equally in organizations• Dignifying the detailed doers who keep organizations running smoothly• Helping teams think about work in more artistic and expansive ways• Taking responsibility for systems while empowering people to own their actions• Adopting a "forever beta" mindset and making change a constant experiment• The "gradually then suddenly" principle for creating long-term breakthrough results• Why ignorance can be a surprising advantage for leaders and entrepreneurs• Creating environments where people can discover what brings them energy and purposeWhether you're looking to transform your organizational culture, build more resilient teams, or create environments where people can thrive, Josh's insights provide a roadmap for designing workplaces that honor human potential while delivering exceptional results.Josh Allan Dykstra's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Igniting-Invisible-Tribe-Designing-Organization/dp/0985832614-Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.comBlog: https://blog.ims-online.com/Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesgood/Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99Chapters:(00:00) Introduction(01:00) Tool: The Architect-Builder Model for Organizational Design(04:00) Technique: Dignifying the Detailed Doers in Your Organization(07:00) Tip: Helping Teams Think About Work in Artistic Ways(09:00) Tool: Taking Responsibility for Systems vs. Blaming People(12:00) Technique: Adopting a Forever Beta Mindset for Constant Change(16:00) Tip: The "Gradually Then Suddenly" Principle for Long-Term Success(19:00) Tool: Why Ignorance Can Be an Advantage for Leaders(21:00) Conclusion#CharlesGood #JoshAllanDykstra #TheGoodLeadershipPodcast #FutureOfWork #HumanEnergy #WorkRevolution #ArchitectBuilder #DetailedDoers #ArtisticWork #SystemsThinking #ForeverBeta #GraduallyThenSuddenly #IgnoranceAdvantage #WorkplaceTransformation #OrganizationalDesign #HumanCenteredLeadership #EnergyDiscovery #ChangeManagement #SystemsLeadership #WorkplaceInnovation
Learn how to hire A-players who deliver 10x ROI, build an employer brand that attracts top talent, and avoid the costly mistakes that drive elite performers away. What if I told you that the difference between hiring an A-player versus a C-player could mean the difference between a 10-to-1 ROI and barely breaking even? In this episode of Beyond Seven Figures, I sit down with executive career strategist Debra Boggs to explore the critical differences between A-players, B-players, and C-players in the workplace, and why most business owners are unknowingly sabotaging their ability to attract elite talent. We dive deep into the common mistakes entrepreneurs make when trying to hire top performers, including dragging out lengthy hiring processes that lose the best candidates and misunderstanding what truly motivates A-players beyond compensation. Debra and I also tackle the crucial issue of title-role misalignment - where companies hire a CMO but expect them to write email copy - and explore the real reasons why A-players leave organizations and how to prevent it through proper career development and engagement strategies. Plus, we discuss the importance of having a compelling vision that makes top talent want to join your mission, even if you can't pay the highest salary in the market. Debra Boggs is an award-winning entrepreneur and nationally recognized expert in executive career strategy. As CEO of D&S Executive Career Management, she has built one of the country's premier firms supporting senior leaders in navigating complex career transitions, landing board seats, and maximizing compensation in competitive markets. After launching D&S from the ground up nearly a decade ago, Debra scaled the business into a seven-figure firm with an elite team of experts serving high-level professionals around the globe. Her proven methodology has helped thousands of executives secure leadership roles at the world's most notable companies. Debra's thought leadership has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and dozens of other media outlets, and she's a sought-after speaker for national conferences and private leadership events. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Hiring A-players can bring up to 10x the return compared to B or C players. Long and slow hiring processes can push top talent away to faster-moving companies. A strong employer brand helps attract the best candidates even for small businesses. Vision matters more than salary for many A-players who want to be part of something big. Clear job titles and KPIs prevent hiring the wrong person for the role. Retaining A-players requires growth opportunities and strong leadership support. Culture and alignment with company values play a big role in keeping top talent. Asking your team about their personal and career goals helps build loyalty and trust. Growing your business is hard, but it doesn't have to be. In this podcast, we will be discussing top level strategies for both growing and expanding your business beyond seven figures. The show will feature a mix of pure content and expert interviews to present key concepts and fundamental topics in a variety of different formats. We believe that this format will enable our listeners to learn the most from the show, implement more in their businesses, and get real value out of the podcast. Enjoy the show. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes. Your support and reviews are important and help us to grow and improve the show. Follow Charles Gaudet and Predictable Profits on Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/PredictableProfits Instagram: instagram.com/predictableprofits Twitter: twitter.com/charlesgaudet LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Visit Charles Gaudet's Wesbites: www.PredictableProfits.com
Send us a textSubstance use disorder affects millions, yet less than 10% receive treatment. In this episode of CareTalk, John Driscoll speaks with Dr. Yusuf Sherwani, CEO and Co-Founder of Pelago, about a new approach to addiction care. They explore how Pelago is using virtual treatment, data, and value-based care to break down barriers like stigma, access, and cost—reshaping how we treat one of healthcare's most persistent challenges.
Le président américain a dégoupillé une nouvelle grenade dans le jeu électoral, en voulant exclure les résidents sans-papiers du décompte de la population américaine. Une mesure a priori illégale. «Les personnes qui vivent illégalement dans notre pays ne seront plus comptés dans le recensement», a lâché Donald Trump sur son réseau Truth Social, jeudi soir (7 août 2025). Une déclaration qui a fait l'effet d'une bombe, car, selon la Constitution américaine, ce recensement décennal doit dénombrer tous les résidents, en situation légale ou pas, afin d'allouer correctement les fonds publics locaux. Mais cela n'arrête pas Donald Trump: lors de son premier mandat, il avait déjà signé un décret pour imposer cette réforme, relève le médias en ligne The Hill. Ce dernier avait toutefois été contesté devant la justice et finalement retiré par son successeur, Joe Biden. Cette nouvelle déclaration n'a pas forcément été faite pour des gains électoraux directs : cette réforme réduirait certes le nombre de députés en Californie, qui est démocrate, mais aussi au Texas et en Floride, qui sont des bastions républicains, note Politico. «C'est une stratégie de communication, et elle est ingénieuse», explique un républicain cité par The Hill : l'objectif serait de faire comprendre à la base électorale de Donald Trump où se trouvent les clandestins, et comment la présence de cette population ferait gonfler les chiffres de la population en faveur des démocrates. Tout ceci pour faire mieux accepter les opérations actuelles de redécoupage, au Texas ou en Arizona. Une opération de communication à plusieurs bandes, donc. Apple accusé d'affaiblir la démocratie «Apple pourrait envoyer la démocratie dans les courriers indésirables», alerte une tribune du Washington Post. À partir de septembre, le nouveau système d'exploitation des IPhone permettra en effet d'écarter tous les SMS de numéros inconnus, pour les placer dans un dossier séparé. «Les victimes collatérales de ce système seront les sondeurs d'opinion ou de santé publique», prévient l'auteur, qui est co-fondateur d'une société d'analyses. Aujourd'hui, moins de 1% des sollicitations font l'objet de réponse, et ce chiffre pourrait sombrer. Or «sans mesure d'opinion de qualité, il est difficile de demander des comptes aux élus», prévient le chroniqueur. Ce risque est surestimé, tempère le média spécialisé Fast Company, qui dévoile que ce filtre de SMS indésirables est déjà présent depuis plusieurs années sur les IPhone, mais qu'il change juste de format. Selon Fast Company, dans le nouvel OS 26 « Apple devrait même rendre ces messages indésirables plus visibles ». En Haïti, prise de fonction du nouveau président de la transition Dans son discours d'investiture, le jeudi 7 août, Laurent Saint Cyr est revenu sur la violence des gangs, qui «force les élèves à quitter les écoles et brise les familles». Il dit vouloir rétablir l'autorité de l'État et appelle la communauté internationale à renforcer son soutien à Haïti, rapporte Alterpresse. Une urgence évidente : quelques heures avant son discours, des attaques ont été menées sur la route du siège du gouvernement. Et deux blindés des forces kényanes de sécurité ont été incendiés. Dans son éditorial, Le Nouvelliste est pessimiste quant à cette nouvelle présidence : «il nous faut un Big bang, une révolution, mais nous n'avons qu'une cacophonie», déplore l'éditorialiste. «Face à l'échec de nos dirigeants, il faut maintenant craindre le pire et espérer le moindre mal.» La présidence de transition accusée de corruption. Entretien avec Widlore Mérancourt, rédacteur en chef d'Ayibopost, et co-auteur d'une enquête sur des accusations de corruption, lancées par les Etats-Unis, et visant des membres du Conseil présidentiel de transition. En Argentine, le président contre-attaque Cela fait des semaines que Javier Milei fait face à des manifestations de retraités pour la revalorisation de leur pension. Une révolte compréhensible, reconnait le journal conservateur la Nacion, car, selon un récent sondage, le niveau de pauvreté des retraités est 50% plus élevé qu'il y a huit ans. Mais pour contrer cette contestation, le président descend à son tour dans la rue, où il attaque ses opposants de la famille Kirchner. Javier Milei clame que ce clan ne doit pas revenir au pouvoir, et lance le slogan «Nunca mas», «Plus jamais», inscrit sur sa banderole. Un message controversé, rapporte Pagina 12, qui rappelle que ce «Plus Jamais» a été utilisé depuis 40 ans pour s'opposer au retour de la dictature militaire. «Cette opération brutalise le consensus démocratique et diabolise la force politique qui a milité pour les droits humains», écrit le journal. Une énorme arnaque aux billets d'avion En Argentine, plus de 200 personnes auraient été escroquées par une femme qui vendait des billets pour l'Europe. Si beaucoup d'Argentins ont pu voyager sans problèmes, plusieurs dizaines de personnes se sont retrouvées bloquées en Espagne début juillet 2025. Marine de La Moissonnière a mené l'enquête et parlé à des victimes. Au Chili, reportage sur le trafic de drogue En deux semaines, deux affaires de trafics de drogue ont été révélées, impliquant des militaires. Cela s'est déroulé dans le nord du pays, une région frontalière avec le Pérou, l'Argentine et la Bolivie, qui est considérée comme «la porte d'entrée» du crime organisé international au Chili. Cela a alerté les autorités et choqué la population. À Santiago, reportage de la correspondante de RFI, Naïla Derroisné. Le journal de la 1ère En Martinique, Benoît Ferrand, une aide financière «exceptionnelle» a été débloquée pour venir en aide aux entreprises affectées par les émeutes de l'an dernier (2024).
Brielle Cotterman is an Inc. 5,000 speaker, Contributor at Entrepreneur, Activist Against Domestic Violence, Publicity Expert, Founder of the Influential Leader Agency, and President of CEO School. She has spent nearly fifteen years helping clients craft and scale Dream careers to multiple 7 figures and beyond by building world-renowned personal brands and leveraging their stories to create speaking tours, author award-winning books, procure media placements, and inspire millions. She is a survivor of attempted murder and domestic violence and an advocate for a world where intimate partner abuse is not tolerated and survivors are met with empathy. Her clients are regularly featured in Inc., Forbes, Fast Company, Martha Stewart Living, Cosmopolitan, and many more! She is a graduate of Indiana University in Bloomington, a World's Grand Champion Equestrian, former National Spokesperson for multiple charitable organizations, Former Title Holder and Director within the Miss America Organization, Member of The Public Relations Society of America, Member of the Association of Image Consultants International, 2019 Epic Award Nominee from the National Association of Women Business Owners and named a finalist for 2023's Most Admired Woman Entrepreneur by Today's Woman Magazine. Brielle has been married for 5 years to the love of her life and owns & operates a horse farm, where she lives with her husband, three children, 12 horses, a mini cow, and two dogs.Connect with Brielle here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brielle-cotterman-8891a5128https://www.facebook.com/briellecotterman/https://www.briellecotterman.com/Take our business assessement here:https://www.magpaiassessments.com/4043/0
AI is rewriting the rules of branding, media and digital strategy. In Episode 41 of the Brand Slam podcast, (add)ventures founder and CEO Steve Rosa teams up with Joe Kayata to tackle how to navigate AI's accelerating impact on the way we search and connect with audiences. Joining them is Pete Pachal, founder of The Media Copilot, a newsletter and podcast that explores how generative AI is transforming the media landscape. Pete is also a Fast Company columnist with deep expertise in tech, AI and the future of content. In this episode, he offers a grounded yet forward-looking perspective on how brands can adapt in an AI-driven world. AI is changing how people find and interact with content, and that means big changes for marketers. Pete gives a reality check for CMOs: just showing up on Google isn't enough anymore. He explains AI-EO (Artificial Intelligence Engine Optimization), which is all about making sure your brand shows up in AI-generated answers, not just search results. He also explains why content ownership and licensing matter more than ever. If AI tools are using your brand's content, how do you stay in control and get the credit? Pete shares practical advice on protecting your content, managing rights, and preparing for what's next. If you're a brand leader, marketer or content creator looking to stay relevant in an AI-powered world, this episode is packed with practical insights and forward-thinking strategies. Interested in a particular topic or want to be a guest? Contact us at brandslam@addventures.com.
In this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, Host Lori Taylor welcomes Karen White, Vice President of Marketing for Bolthouse Fresh Foods. They discuss Bolthouse's recent recognition as one of Fast Company's most innovative companies, exploring the criteria for this accolade and the innovative strategies that led to it.
"Are you engaging the community to build solutions to their problems to build the culture of accountability?"Are you interested in the economic powers of mid-sized cities? What do you think about cities as urban laboratories? How can we build a culture of accountability? Interview with Nicholas Lalla, urbanist and author of the book Reinventing The Heart Land. We will talk about his vision for the future of cities, technology, economical power, culture of accountability, and many more. Nicholas Lalla is an urbanist and social entrepreneur, working at the intersection of economic development and emerging technology. He partners with cities to build strategies and initiatives that catalyse inclusive growth. Nick founded Tulsa Innovation Labs, an organization deploying over $200 million to build northeast Oklahoma's innovation economy. He previously led Cyber NYC for the New York City Economic Development Corporation, a cybersecurity initiative The New York Times called “among the nation's most ambitious...” Earlier in his career, at the Urban Land Institute, he launched a national resilience program for cities combatting the effects of climate change. Nick has written for Newsweek, Fast Company, Stanford Social Innovation Review, and Next City, among other outlets.Find out more about Nick through these links:Nick Lalla on LinkedInNick Lalla websiteas Nick Lalla on XReinventing the Heart Land - book by Nick LallaConnecting episodes you might be interested in:No.274 - Interview with Richard Gill about bringing people along not the jobsNo.332 - Interview with Kirsty Braybon about long term economic consequencesNo.338 - Interview with Alison Watson about internship programsNo.347R - The economy forward framework: How midsized cities can achieve inclusive growth in the knowledge economyWhat was the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter @WTF4Cities or on the wtf4cities.com website where the shownotes are also available.I hope this was an interesting episode for you and thanks for tuning in.Episode generated with Descript assistance (affiliate link).Music by Lesfm from Pixabay
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Dr. Adam Green is an expert in brain research and neurostimulation of creativity. He also studies how the use of AI influences creativity in the user. Spoiler alert: Using AI often reduces creativity. He's the Director of the Laboratory for Relational Cognition at Georgetown University, a founder and former president of The Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity, and Editor-In-Chief at the Creativity Research Journal. His main interest is in human creative intelligence and especially in understanding how neural processes constitute our best ideas. Adam's work includes research into endogenous neural mechanisms and exogenous neurostimulation that support creative relational reasoning, as well as research on the neuroscience of teaching and learning in real-world educational contexts. His research has been reported on NBC, CNN, BBC, NPR, and in print in the Times of London, Scientific American, Wired, Fast Company, and many others. For More Information: Keith's book Learning to See: Inside the World's Leading Art and Design Schools Dr. Adam Green at The Laboratory for Relational Cognition at Georgetown University Music by license from SoundStripe: "Uptown Lovers Instrumental" by AFTERNOONZ "Miss Missy" by AFTERNOONZ "What's the Big Deal" by Ryan Saranich Copyright (c) 2025 Keith Sawyer
In this episode, we speak with Tony Steuer, CLU, LA, CPFFE, an internationally recognized financial fluency advocate, award-winning author, and host of The Get Ready Money Podcast. Financial fluency and planning mirrors much of what individuals experience in their career planning and progression. Think of mindset, personal preferences, emotions, and life goals. Topics in the discussion include: How goal setting can help you choose various paths that align with what you want in life Financial fluency is something people can learn at any point in life Understanding job and financial scams, and things to be on the lookout for if they come to you As the founder of The Get Ready Movement, Tony is leading a shift in how we think about money—not just as numbers, but as a tool for living a more intentional and empowered life. Through his books, podcast, curated recommendations, and expert insights, Tony helps financial professionals, educators, and individuals ask better questions, foster meaningful money conversations, and take purposeful action. He is the Chief Evangelist at Yetworth Collaborative and serves as an advisor to Insurance Nerds and Dingo Technologies. Tony's thought leadership has earned recognition as a Finalist in ThinkAdvisor's LUMINARIES Class of 2022 for Thought Leadership & Education. He has served as a Judge for the MAIA Awards and the 2023 Finder Innovation Awards, and as a longtime member of the California Department of Insurance Curriculum Board. A trusted voice in the media, Tony contributes as an expert content reviewer for Nerdwallet, Bankrate, and Forbes Advisor, and has been featured by ABC's Seven on Your Side, CNBC, Cheddar TV, The New York Times, Washington Post, Fast Company, Chicago Tribune, and Fox Business News. Tony's website is https://www.tonysteuer.com/ The episode is moderated by Justyn Makarewycz, Deputy Director, Employer and Recruiter Relations at the GCMC (https://www.linkedin.com/in/justyndm/)
Are you tired of cookie-cutter marketing advice and looking for bold, real-world insight that actually moves the needle, then Christopher Tompkins is your guy.Christopher is the CEO and founder of The Go! Agency, an award-winning firm ranked among the top digital marketing agencies in the U.S. With over two decades of hands-on experience, he's built his reputation on turning chaotic marketing plans into revenue-driving machines — for clients ranging from high-growth startups to global powerhouses.He's also the host of The Bulletproof Marketer, a top 10-rated digital marketing podcast where he doesn't shy away from calling out outdated tactics and celebrating what actually works. His thought leadership is trusted by Forbes, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Yahoo Finance, and more — not to mention the thousands of marketers and business leaders who swear by his brutally honest approach.Neil and Christopher discuss customer lifetime value, the impact of AI, how to never use the word busy, and more, in this practical discussion for marketers.https://gosalesandmarketing.com/ai-strategy-guide/ for free resources to supercharge your marketing with AISubscribe to the Neil Wilkins Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/neil-wilkins-podcast/id1327913887Join the AI Marketing Summit http://aimarketingsummit.liveMore content like this at Neil Wilkins Online http://neilwilkins.online
Reddit wants to position itself as a search engine. On its latest earnings call Apple appears to be ready to go all in on AI. Fast Company reported ChatGPT users noticed their private chats were showing up in search engine results. And its Friday and we end the week with a three questions designed to stoke thoughtful and introspective debate. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Nica Montford, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!
In this emergency solo episode I walk you through #ChatGate, the discovery that thousands of “shared” ChatGPT conversations are now fully searchable on Google. We de-mystify the site: operator, trace the unusual timeline that puts OpenAI, Google Cloud and Microsoft on a collision course, and explain why some marketers cheer while privacy advocates panic. Most importantly, you'll learn how to check whether your chats are exposed and what to do next. Key TakeawaysShared ChatGPT links are public if you tick “Enable search indexing.”A sitemap discovered in late 2024 helps Google crawl those pages automatically.OpenAI now pays Google for compute while Microsoft cools its spending — timing that looks suspicious.Marketers cheering the “SEO gold-mine” are ignoring the privacy fallout.Audit yourself (site:chatgpt.com/share "Your Name"), delete stray links, and think twice before sharing sensitive prompts.Enjoy the listen — and remember: what happens in ChatGPT doesn't necessarily stay in ChatGPT.Resources & Further ReadingGoogle Support – Advanced Search Operators (official guide to site:) https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/2466433?hl=enOpenAI Help Center – “Share your conversations” (checkbox controls indexing) https://help.openai.com/en/articles/7925741-chatgpt-shared-links-faqLinkedIn Post by Senthil Kumar – “OpenAI's /shared-convos-sitemap.xml SEO play” https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/unboxing-chatgpts-organic-traffic-deep-dive-openais-seo-hariram-jhtkcTechCrunch (31 July 2025) – “Your public ChatGPT queries are getting indexed by Google” https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/31/your-public-chatgpt-queries-are-getting-indexed-by-google-and-other-search-engines/Fast Company (30 July 2025) – “Google is indexing ChatGPT conversations—here's why it's a privacy nightmare” https://www.fastcompany.com/91376687/google-indexing-chatgpt-conversationsYahoo Finance (Dec 2024) – “Microsoft has invested nearly $14 billion in OpenAI but is pulling back” https://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-invested-nearly-14-billion-000512844.htmlReuters (16 July 2025) – “OpenAI taps Google Cloud TPU chips to meet soaring demand” https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/openai-lists-google-cloud-partner-amid-growing-demand-computing-capacity-2025-07-16/Juliana Jackson – Substack Essay “ChatGPT Indexed Conversations” https://julianajackson.substack.com/p/chatgpt-indexed-conversations---If you enjoyed the episode, please share it with a friend!No Hacks websiteYouTubeLinkedInInstagram
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Guest: Leisa Peterson, CFP® | Author | Host of The MindfulMillionaire and Art of AbundanceIn this episode, we explore:· The difference between a money mindset and a wealth mindset· Why financial freedom begins in the mind—not in your bank account· How guilt, shame, and scarcity thinking sabotage abundance· The 8 “Money Catalyst” shifts that create lasting change· How successful entrepreneurs still struggle with self-worth and money· Actionable steps to shift your money beliefs todayLeisa's work has been featured in The Wall StreetJournal, FastCompany, The Week, and HuffPost, and shebrings both deep financial expertise and soulful guidance to this episode.Resources Mentioned:· Leisa's podcast: The Mindful Millionaire· Website: https://www.WealthClinic.comLet's Stay Connected:Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review if today's episode resonated with you. You deserve financial clarity—and we're building it together.About Leisa Peterson: Leisa Peterson is a money coach and ‘sudden wealth' specialist who helps entrepreneurs and high earners revolutionize their relationship with money. After years working as a traditional financial advisor, she walked away to address what the industry was missing—the behavioral and mindset aspects that determine long-term financial success.Drawing from over 30 years in financial services, Leisa founded Wealth Clinic to guide clients through her step-by-step approach for consistent cash flow, using practical tools like the GAP Analysis that maps the journey from current situation to millions. She focuses on fundamental wealth-building concepts: buying productive assets, eliminating consumer debt, and creating automated savings systems.Author of “The Money Catalyst” and “The Mindful Millionaire,” Leisa combines practical financial strategies with mindset transformation. Recognized by Forbes as one of the pioneering “10 Women Driving Growth in Wealth Management and Investing,” she hosts The Mindful Millionaire podcast and a YouTube channel. Her expertise has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, FastCompany, The Week, Huffington Post, and Gaia Media Network.Winner of SRQ Magazine's 2023 “Women Who Roar” Illuminator award, Leisa specializes in helping busy entrepreneurs and business owners who prefer guided implementation over spending tens of thousands learning complex financial strategies on their own. Her dual focus on mindset and financial transformation helps clients live fuller, more enjoyable lives while building lasting wealth.Leisa lives in Sedona, Arizona, with her husband Tim and enjoys visits from their two successfully launched children,Links:Leisa PetersonYoutube: Mindful MillionairePodcasts: Art of Abundance on iTunes and Mindful MillionaireBooks: The Mindful Millionaire and The Money Catalyst (NEW!)Want to connect with 5,000+ motivated, like-minded souls focused on elevating their financial consciousness? Click here to join the free Mindful Millionaire community for financial inspiration, support and planning ideas.
Molly Fletcher, former top sports agent, inspiring keynote and TEDx speaker, #1 USA Today bestselling author, and host of a top-rated podcast, joins me on this episode. Molly made a name for herself as one of the first female sports agents and was hailed as the “female Jerry Maguire” by CNN. She has been featured in notable media outlets, including ESPN, CNN, Forbes, Fast Company, and Sports Illustrated.
On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include this past quarter's earnings, the latest on tariffs, and Figma's IPO. Next, Josh and Yaz speak to Fast Company senior editor Max Ufberg about art heists, what the world of art forgeries looks like, and how technology has helped to accelerate art crime over the years. Finally, Yaz chats with Evvy cofounder and CEO Priyanka Jain and Megababe founder Katie Sturino. They sat down at our recent MIC Summit in New York City to discuss how they convince stakeholders and investors to buy into their ideas, and how they approach their customers when it comes to crafting the story behind launching a new product.For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/newsFor the latest news in business tech, go tohttps://www.fastcompany.com/technology
What does it really take to lead with empathy in today's fast-paced world? Today we invited Angie Morgan, a New York Times bestselling author and Marine Corps veteran. She reveals how blending mission-driven leadership with genuine care for your people creates unstoppable teams. In this insightful conversation, Angie dives deep into the evolving world of leadership. From her time in the Marine Corps to leading multinational companies, Angie teaches us how empathy, clarity, and courage are the foundation for effective leadership. Learn how to strike the balance between caring for your team and driving results without compromising your mission. Whether you're a leader or aspiring to be one, this episode is packed with real-world wisdom that will help you rise to your best leadership potential. Here are highlights: -Empathy in Leadership: How understanding and connecting with your team's emotions fosters stronger performance and results, without lowering expectations. -Leading from the Front: The Marine Corps philosophy of "Mission First, People Always" and how it can transform your approach to leadership in any business. -The Power of Clarity: Angie explains how getting clear on your vision and purpose is the first step toward leading yourself and others effectively. -Courage to Take Risks: Why embracing calculated risks is essential for leadership growth, and how to overcome the fear of failure. -Authenticity in Leadership: Angie reflects on the importance of leading as your true self and how authenticity breeds trust and respect within your team. About the guest: Angie Morgan is a respected author, leadership expert, and thought leader, having written three books on leadership: Leading from the Front, Spark, and Bet on You. She's a regular contributor to publications like Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Inc. For the past 20 years, Angie has worked with major organizations such as Google, FedEx, and Boston Scientific, helping them develop leadership potential through keynotes, consulting, and coaching. Passionate about empowering others, she shares insights via her blog, social media, podcast, and online courses. When she's not helping others succeed, Angie enjoys spending time with her two boys and training for her next race by the lakeside in Traverse City, Michigan. Connect with Angie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theactualangie/ Website: https://angieconnect.com/ Connect with Allison: Feedspot has named Disruptive CEO Nation as one of the Top 25 CEO Podcasts on the web, and it is ranked the number 6 CEO podcast to listen to in 2025! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/ceo_podcasts/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsummerschicago/ Website: https://www.disruptiveceonation.com/ #CEO #leadership #startup #founder #business #businesspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Robyn Bolton is the Founder and Chief Navigator at MileZero, a consultancy that helps leaders of $100M companies use innovation to confidently and repeatedly grow revenue. She previously worked at Innosight, BCG, and Procter & Gamble, where she helped develop and launch the Swiffer product. Robyn holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS in Marketing from Miami University. Her articles and perspectives have been featured in Fast Company, Harvard Business Review Online, The New York Times, and NPR's Marketplace.Contact Robyn Bolton: Book: unlockinginnovation.co or https://amzn.to/4kC5qygwww.milezero.ioLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynmbolton/https://www.milezero.io/about/Radical Empowerment Method Book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Bdp2BCBook CarrieVee for a Speaking Engagement: https://www.coachcarriev.com/contact-meJoin the Confidence and Clarity Membership! https://carrievee.com/confidence-clarity-1Schedule your Discovery Call with CarrieVee!https://schedulewithcarrievee.as.me/?appointmentType=12343596
At the Artificiality Summit 2024, Jamer Hunt, professor at the Parsons School of Design and author of Not to Scale, catalyzed our opening discussion on the concept of scale. This session explored how different scales—whether individual, organizational, community, societal, or even temporal—shape our perspectives and influence the design of AI systems. By examining the impact of scale on context and constraints, Jamer guided us to a clearer understanding of the appropriate levels at which we can envision and build a hopeful future with AI. This interactive session set the stage for a thought-provoking conference.Bio: Jamer Hunt collaboratively designs open and adaptable frameworks for participation that respond to emergent cultural conditions—in education, organizations, exhibitions, and for the public. He is the Vice Provost for Transdisciplinary Initiatives at The New School (2016-present), where he was founding director of the graduate program in Transdisciplinary Design at Parsons School of Design (2009-2015). He is the author of Not to Scale: How the Small Becomes Large, the Large Becomes Unthinkable, and the Unthinkable Becomes Possible (Grand Central Publishing, March 2020), a book that repositions scale as a practice-based framework for analyzing broken systems and navigating complexity. He has published over twenty articles on the poetics and politics of design, including for Fast Company and the Huffington Post, and he is co-author, with Meredith Davis, of Visual Communication Design (Bloomsbury, 2017).
The TCBCast gang is waist-deep in preparing to discuss Peter Guralnick's new book but Gurdip and Justin snagged listener Kirsty Garland who currently runs the "Exposing Elvis Photoshops" pages on Facebook and Instagram for a quick episode. They dig into why Kirsty decided to take on the effort of debunking and providing sources for badly digitally manipulated photos of Elvis that have seemed to proliferate in the wake of Elvis's resurgence in popularity, her thoughts on why so many pages create them, and also her feelings about the coming onslaught of AI Elvis images. Naturally, there's also coverage about recent Elvis news - not just confirmation of the world premiere of Baz Luhrmann's EPiC at the Toronto International Film Festival in September (and its 100-minute runtime), but there finally is confirmation of the substance of London's immersive theatre experience "Elvis Evolution." Billed (and previewed in teaser videos) as containing the first AI deepfake Pepper's ghost-style hologram... this mystery train has seemingly gone wildly off the tracks in its first couple weeks, with reports of angry fans demanding refunds, being escorted out of shows, and the company behind the experience claiming to the BBC and other media outlets that they had "made clear when tickets went on sale" that there would be no AI Elvis in the way fans expected. Tickets went on sale in October - here's an article from IQ Magazine from October 2024 of them talking about AI Elvis still being in the show: https://www.iqmagazine.com/2024/10/behind-the-scenes-of-elvis-evolution/ Here's the October 21, 2024, video of Layered Reality from their own YouTube channel showing off Work-in-Progress versions of the deepfake Elvis, implying inclusion in the show at the time tickets went on sale: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7bPqwtHRp0 And finally, here's an article from as recently as July 2025 - right around the premiere - from Fast Company magazine, with new quotes and information not seen in any report or coverage prior to the premiere, directly from CEO & Head of Studio, still talking about AI Elvis being part of the show: https://www.fastcompany.com/91368335/inside-elvis-evolution-ai-and-immersive-tech-bring-the-kings-life-to-the-stage-in-london Take from all that what you will. No Songs of the Week this week - but we promise "The Colonel and the King" will be a doozy worth the wait! Kirsty's pages can be followed at instagram.com/exposing_elvis_photoshops/ or searching for Exposing Elvis Photoshops on Facebook. If you enjoy TCBCast, please consider supporting us with a donation at Patreon.com/TCBCast. Your support allows us to continue to provide thoughtful, provocative, challenging and well-researched perspectives on Elvis's career, his peers and influences, and his cultural impact and legacy.
While openness can build trust, there's a fine line between “vulnerable” and “uh-oh.” Brené Brown, the goddess, says oversharing isn't true vulnerability—it can actually result in disconnection, distrust, and disengagement. So why do we overshare at work? Sometimes it is because we want to feel seen. Without our usual support systems—family, friends, faith, community—we sometimes turn our coworkers into unwilling therapists. Stress is another biggie – and can cause all of us to vent from time to time. We mistake emotional outbursts for “processing.” Sometimes we don't realize we've gone too far. Sometimes we misread culture. Social media has created norms of sharing that are in many cases not appropriate in the workplace. Oversharing risks include: damaged credibility; gossip fuel, confused boundaries and just uncomfortable moments, which lead to uncomfortable relationships. There is some clear guidance here - graphic health details, romantic chaos, money problems, coworker critiques, political or religious rants, constant negativity, and good old-fashioned trauma-dumping are no-gos. Save that for your best friend. But here's the nuance: not all sharing is bad. Strategic vulnerability builds trust when we consider relevance, timing, and audience. Saying “I'm overwhelmed” during a tough week = helpful. Saying “my child was arrested this week and is in jail” in the middle of the Monday morning staff meeting = probably nope. Telling your supervisor – in private – or a trusted coworker, probably yes. Your child's arrest is not relevant to the Monday meeting, but it could very well be relevant to your performance and the need for time off so talking with your boss is appropriate because it is relevant and just with your boss at a time which of course you have confirmed is convenient. Relevance. Timing. Audience. Boundaries aren't walls—they're fences with gates. Absolutely we should open those gates, but wisely. Good Reads (and a video!): How to Stop Oversharing at Work (and Move On If You Slip) | The Muse What to Share, What to Hold Back The risks of oversharing at work are real. Here's how to set better boundaries - Fast Company …vulnerability vs. oversharing — where to draw a line? Why Women Speak In TMI
On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include how SoftBank and Open AI's Stargate are set to build a small data center by the end of this year, why CBS is canceling The Late Show With Stephen Colbert next year, and Google's and Microsoft's claim that Chinese hackers are exploiting SharePoint. Next, Josh and Yaz speak to Fast Company senior editor Max Ufberg about AI and its implications for various job markets, particularly in the legal industry and about the impact of the legal technology platform Harvey AI. Finally, Yaz interviews author Megan Greenwell on her new book, Bad Company: Private Equity and the Death of the American Dream. For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/news For the latest news in AI, go tohttps://www.fastcompany.com/technology
What happens when a $2 trillion cryptocurrency market suddenly requires monthly audits? Blake and David break down the Genius Act, the new federal stablecoin legislation that just created a massive opportunity for auditors—but also potentially recreated the chaotic "wildcat banking" era of the 1800s. You'll learn why every stablecoin issuer now needs monthly attestation reports and annual audits, creating hundreds of new recurring revenue streams for accounting firms willing to take on the risk. Plus, they explore whether there are enough auditors to actually make this system work, and what happens if quantum computing breaks cryptocurrency security. The episode also covers PCAOB leadership changes under the new administration, live-tests AI agents trying to enter invoices (spoiler: it's messier than the hype suggests), and updates on the 23 states now offering alternative CPA pathways.SponsorsMissive - http://accountingpodcast.promo/missiveRelay - http://accountingpodcast.promo/relayCloud Accountant Staffing - http://accountingpodcast.promo/casChapters(01:17) - AI in Accounting: Browser Integration (02:35) - Major News: The Genius Act and Its Implications (03:38) - Sponsor Shoutouts and Livestream Interaction (05:06) - Audit News: Erica Williams and PCAOB Changes (08:27) - Federal Audit Failures and OMB's Strategic Reset (09:48) - AICPA's New Fraud Detection Standards (12:52) - Sponsor Highlight: Missive (15:38) - Fraud Case Study: Christine Hunsicker's $300M Scam (20:08) - Deep Dive: The Genius Act and Stablecoins (41:21) - The Risk of Stablecoins and Financial Contagion (42:07) - Quantum Computing Threat to Bitcoin (42:38) - The Challenge of Upgrading Cryptocurrency Systems (43:22) - Summary and Predictions for Accounting Firms (43:38) - Fraud in the Traditional Banking System (44:08) - Relay: The Small Business Banking Solution (45:43) - Pig Butchering: A Growing Fraud Problem (48:05) - The Case for a Federal Stablecoin (50:26) - Alternative Pathways for CPA Licensure (52:02) - Decline in CPA Licenses and Modernizing Education (54:59) - Cloud Accountant Staffing: Solving the Labor Shortage (56:01) - Agentic AI: The Future of Automation (59:13) - Challenges and Potential of AI in Accounting (01:02:31) - The Role of AI in Data Entry and Research (01:17:53) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts Show NotesTrump signs landmark GENIUS Act, hailing "exciting new frontier" for crypto - CBS News https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-signs-genius-act-crypto-bill/Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Signs GENIUS Act into Law – The White House https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/07/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-signs-genius-act-into-law/Stablecoin regulation bill heads to Trump's desk https://www.axios.com/2025/07/17/house-passes-genius-act-stablecoins-trumpA 'Crypto Week' win: Congress passes 1st major crypto legislation in the U.S. https://www.npr.org/2025/07/17/nx-s1-5451413/crypto-week-stablecoin-genius-act-trumpGENIUS Act Passes in US Congress: A Breakdown of the Landmark Stablecoin Law – Publications https://www.morganlewis.com/pubs/2025/07/genius-act-passes-in-us-congress-a-breakdown-of-the-landmark-stablecoin-lawErica Williams Resigns as PCAOB Chair - CPA Practice Advisor https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/07/15/erica-williams-resigns-as-pcaob-chair/164956/PCAOB chair Erica Williams steps down | Accounting Today https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/pcaob-chair-erica-williams-steps-downSEC.gov | Statement Regarding Tenure of Erica Williams at the PCAOB https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/speeches-statements/atkins-statement-erica-williams-pcaob-071505Southern District of New York | CaaStle Founder Charged In $300 Million Fraud Scheme | United States Department of Justice https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/caastle-founder-charged-300-million-fraud-schemeThe surprising details of fashion entrepreneur Christine Hunsicker's fraud indictment- Fast Company https://www.fastcompany.com/91371881/the-surprising-details-of-fashion-entrepreneur-christine-hunsickers-fraud-indictmentFashion startup founder Christine Hunsicker accused of cheating investors out of over $300 million - CBS News https://www.cbsnews.com/news/christine-hunsicker-charged-fraud-300-million-fashion-startup-founder/States move beyond the 150-hour rule for CPA licensure | Accounting Today https://www.accountingtoday.com/list/states-move-beyond-the-150-hour-rule-for-cpa-licensureTracking CPA licensure paths: Removing the 150-hour-rule hurdle | CFO Dive https://www.cfodive.com/news/broadening-cpa-licensure-paths-marching-beyond-150-hour-rule-accounting-talent-shortage/745282/The rise and fall of the 150-hour rule https://www.cfobrew.com/stories/2025/04/10/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-150-hour-ruleAICPA, NASBA approve alternatives to the 150-hour rule https://www.cfobrew.com/stories/2025/05/15/aicpa-nasba-approve-alternatives-to-the-150-hour-ruleNeed CPE?Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! 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In this episode of Women in B2B Marketing, host Jane Serra chats with Shachar Oren, co-founder, CRO, and CMO at EX.CO—a rare triple-title leader with a journalist's storytelling soul and a sharp eye on revenue.Shachar's unconventional journey from writing film reviews to building a video-first adtech company is full of insight for any marketer navigating career pivots, cross-functional leadership, and the ever-blurry line between brand and revenue. She shares what it's really like owning both sales and marketing, how it's changed her approach as a CMO, and why she believes marketers need to stop undervaluing themselves.Jane and Shachar dig into:What it's like to lead both marketing and sales as a co-founderHow a background in journalism led Shachar into B2B tech and startup leadershipThe power of sitting in on sales calls - and how it transformed her team's approachWhy sales decks often fall short, and how to build enablement materials that sellers actually useWhat led EX.CO to eliminate webinars and double down on eventsHow offline tactics like in-person events and direct mail became their top growth channelsWhy marketers struggle to get internal credit - and how to start changing thatThe nuances of tying marketing roles to revenue goals and compensationWhat the lack of CMOs on corporate boards says about how marketing is perceivedHow reframing our own value as marketers can shift our influence inside the orgNavigating the balance between creativity, storytelling, and business outcomesBuilding community through thoughtful, hybrid campaigns that connect people online and offKey Links:Guest: Shachar Orren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shacharo/Host: Jane Serra: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeserra/Shachar's Article on Fast Company: https://www.fastcompany.com/91265760/numbers-and-narratives-the-strategic-advantage-of-uniting-the-cmo-and-cro-roles ––Like WIB2BM? Show us some love with a rating or review. It helps us reach more women marketers ready to take the mic.
If a factory machine breaks, leadership responds within hours. If a system glitch halts production, it's triaged immediately.But when a team's morale is tanking, the response takes 6–12 months—if it comes at all. How did we get to a point where our physical assets get more respect than our human ones? We've spent years treating burnout like a solo thing to fix when it's actually an organizational problem.In this episode of the Happiness Squad Podcast, Ashish Kothari and Jennifer Moss tackle this problem head on, and discuss what it truly takes to build happy, healthy organizations.Jennifer Moss is an award-winning journalist, international speaker, and workplace culture strategist. She co-founded Plasticity Labs and is the author of Why Are We Here?, and The Burnout Epidemic (Harvard Business Review Press, 2021), which was named one of the 10 Best New Management Books by Thinkers50 and shortlisted for the 2021 OWL Literary Award. A regular contributor to Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Forbes, and Fortune, she's renowned for reframing burnout as an organizational rather than individual issue.In the conversation, Ashish and Jennifer unpack the evolution of happiness at work, from early “choose happiness” mantras to a more nuanced understanding of systemic well-being.Things you will also learn from the episode:• Rethinking the phrase “Happiness is a Choice”• How both individual practices and organizational design influence happiness• The problem of blaming individuals for burnout instead of fixing workplace environments• Understanding the concept of the “continuum of well-being”• The Role of AI in Happiness and the Future of WorkStop waiting for the next annual survey. Start investing like your people matter, because they do.Resources: ✅• Jennifer Moss' website: http://www.jennifer-moss.com/ • Burnout Is About Your Workplace, Not Your People (article by Jennifer Moss): https://www.jennifer-moss.com/writing/burnout-is-about-your-workplace-not-your-people • Mercer Trends study: https://www.mercer.com/en-ca/insights/people-strategy/future-of-work/four-day-workweek-the-cure-for-burnout/#:~:text=If%20you%20feel%20exhausted%2C%20you,industries%2C%20making%20work%20more%20intense. • Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory Of Motivation-Hygiene: https://www.simplypsychology.org/herzbergs-two-factor-theory.html • World Happiness Report: The Lost Wallets Experiment: https://worldhappiness.report/news/world-happiness-report-2025-people-are-much-kinder-than-we-expect-research-shows/ Books: ✅• The Burnout Epidemic by Jennifer Moss: https://a.co/d/bVuMU9G • Why Are We Here?: Creating a Work Culture Everyone Wants by Jennifer Moss:
We talk to comedian and video creator, Willy Appelman, about his work and his show, 'A Gaggle!' We had a great chat with comedian and creator Willy who delves into his journey through the world of improv, starting from his early days at Second City and Magnet Theater, to making viral TikTok videos and producing sketch comedy for Business Insider and Fast Company. He shares insights into his methodologies, the importance of physicality in performances, and the significance of community and collaboration. Willy also talks about balancing a creative career and family life in Vermont and how family has impacted his comedy like his one-person show 'A Gaggle!' Tickets for 'A Gaggle' - Thursday, 7/24: asylumnyc.com/the-conductor TikTok: @Appelman, @JasonFarrToks YouTube: @AcceptAllCookiesComedy Instagram: @Wappelman, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Threads: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis
In this episode, our guest is Heidi Steinecker, DrPH & Principal of Health & Human Services Consulting at Resultant. With over two decades of leadership in public health and healthcare systems—including as Deputy Director of the California Department of Public Health—Heidi is helping states transform how they use data to prevent crises and protect vulnerable communities.Heidi takes complex public health challenges and breaks them down into clear, data-driven strategies that work. She's spent her career modernizing outdated systems, leading emergency responses, and designing early intervention models that save lives. Today at Resultant—recently named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2025—Heidi is focused on helping agencies turn massive amounts of public health data into actionable, equitable solutions.Heidi, welcome to the Talk to Your Pharmacist podcast. Now that our listeners have heard a bit about your background maybe you can fill in any gaps to that intro and share a bit about your personal life.Topics to discuss --How public health agencies can move from reactive to proactive using predictive analyticsWhy modernizing health data systems is no longer optional—and how to get startedFrom Classroom to Policy Leadership – before becoming California's Deputy Director of Public Health during the COVID‑19 pandemic How did your early experiences in teaching inform your approach to leadership and communication during a public health crisis?Leading Transformation at Scale – At CDPH, you transformed manual inspection systems into proactive, cloud‑based predictive models Can you discuss a specific challenge you faced transitioning these systems, and how you overcame resistance to change?Bridging Local and Global Health – Your doctoral work at MCW focused on infectious diseases in high-risk settings and you emphasize “local health is global health” How do you translate lessons learned in global health contexts to strengthen health systems here in the U.S.?Modernizing Public Health Infrastructure – In a recent podcast, you emphasized that modernization starts with relationships—combined with tech like AI and predictive analytics.What are the critical steps to building both the relational and technical foundations needed for effective public health modernization?Guest - Heidi Steineckerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/heidiwsteinecker/Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBAwww.hillaryblackburn.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Leisa grew up without a lot of money, so naturally she assumed that if she had money, she wouldn't have problems! While this isn't true, of course, she went down the path to understanding money and teaching others how to come into confidence around money. Her book is a parable about money catalysts because catalysts speed things up. Lauren dives into the 8 money catalysts: Awaken to Possibility, Begin Within, Unearth the Abundant World, Nurture Your Inner Wealth, Define Your Own Abundance, Amplify Your Finances, Navigate Decisions, and Take Inspired Action. They close by discussing what it means to go forward and embrace life's shadows, which you should do too!If you liked this episode, you'll also like episode 204: Definition of Courage: Act in Spite of Fear.About Leisa:Leisa Peterson is a transformational money mindset coach, bestselling author, and financial educator who helps people revolutionize their relationship with money. Drawing from over 30 years in financial services, she founded WealthClinic to guide individuals past financial anxiety toward holistic wealth-building.Author of "The Money Catalyst" and "The Mindful Millionaire," Leisa combines practical financial strategies with mindfulness practices to create lasting transformation. Recognized by Forbes as one of the pioneering "10 Women Driving Growth in Wealth Management and Investing," she hosts The Mindful Millionaire podcast and YouTube channel. Her expertise has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, FastCompany, The Week, Huffington Post, and Gaia Media Network.Winner of SRQ Magazine's 2023 "Women Who Roar" Illuminator award, Leisa empowers clients through online workshops and transformative retreats, particularly supporting those at pivotal crossroads where money intersects with personal vision.Leisa lives in Sedona, Arizona, with her husband Tim and enjoys visits from their two successfully launched children.Connect with Leisa:Lpeterson@wealthclinic.comWebsite: https://wealthclinic.com/The Money Catalyst Book: https://moneycatalystbook.com/ FREE GIFTS including 47 page journal and 10+ guided meditations for book purchase by filling out simple opt-in.Free Resources:https://wealthclinic.com/visionSocial Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leisapeterson/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leisapeterson/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leisapetersoncoach/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LeisaPetersonWealthClinicConnect with Lauren:https://www.realadultingiseasy.com/https://twitter.com/AdultingIsEasy https://www.instagram.com/adultingiseasyreal/About Lauren:Lauren Keen Aumond is passionate about personal finance. She hosts the Adulting Is Easy podcast, where she helps make adulting easier for listeners by making money easier. Lauren became a millionaire at age 31 through high income, investing in stocks, and owning and managing real estate. She was able to leave her 9-5 at age 33 and now manages her short- and long-term rentals on the west coast of Florida with her husband. For fun, Lauren plays tennis, spends time with her family, drinks red wine, travels, and boats.
On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include Open AI's plan to build its own web browser, the latest inflation numbers, and the most recent tariffs President Trump is threatening to impose. Next, Fast Company contributing writer Chris Stokel-Walker joins Yaz and Josh to talk about Linda Yaccarino's decision to step down as CEO of X and what, if any, impact she had on the company. Finally, Fast Company associate editor David Salazar interviews Michelle Zatlyn—cofounder, president, and cochair of the board of directors at Cloudflare—to discuss her vision for the future of cybersecurity. For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/news To read Chris Stokel Walker's story on Linda Yaccarino:https://www.fastcompany.com/91365508/linda-yaccarino-leaving-x-elon-musk
Sell More by Answering Questions Before They Are Asked is covered in this podcast, along with the following subjects:- Sales Strategy & Techniques- Understanding Niche Market Pain Points- Anticipating Customer Needs***************************************Selling more by answering questions before they are asked is a smart strategy to engage with potential customers and address their needs proactively. By anticipating common queries or concerns that shoppers may have about your products or services, you can provide them with the information they need upfront. This not only helps in building trust and credibility but also streamlines the purchasing process by eliminating uncertainties. I'll be talking with Martha Krejci on how to Sell More by Answering Questions Before They Are Asked.From tech executive to… helping the local business owner.Martha Krejci, once a successful tech executive, traded corporate boardrooms for a mission to empower business owners at every level. After witnessing firsthand how traditional marketing models often fail to serve the needs of local businesses, she set out to create something different.As Co-Founder and CEO of Sales-Driven Local, Martha leads a dynamic digital marketing agency that transforms both local businesses and online brands through her innovative approach to marketing and business development. Through the Martha Krejci Company, she provides comprehensive coaching and hosts monthly live and online events, guiding online businesses through systematic, realistic growth at every stage of their journey. Combining her sharp business acumen with a deep passion for community-driven success, Martha pioneered a revolutionary agency model that focuses on measurable results and genuine impact. Her entrepreneurial portfolio continues to expand with her role as Co-Founder of a thriving ecommerce venture.Today, Martha helps business owners cut through the noise, connect with their communities, and achieve growth that lasts. Her journey from the tech world to serial entrepreneur and business growth expert is proof that innovation and heart can change the game. Featured in Oprah Magazine, Fast Company, Cosmopolitan, Shape and Huffington Post among other places, Martha's intuitive marketing expertise has helped her make her first million in less than a year using this same model.
Let's talk about the three things women are told not to do: negotiate, network unapologetically, and say no like we mean it. Most of us have been programmed to default to yes—to the point that we feel guilty saying no, even when it's the most obvious answer. And when we do say no? We often soften it, explain it away, and sugarcoat it so much that it barely sounds like a no at all. Kathryn Valentine—CEO of Worthmore Strategies and corporate badass helping companies retain and promote female talent—is here to flip that script. With experience advising Fortune 100s and dropping knowledge in places like HBR and Fast Company, Kathryn knows exactly how women can claim their worth, own their voice, and not feel bad about it. From salary talks to schedule shifts, from asking for more to turning down what doesn't serve you, this episode is your reminder: your power doesn't come from being liked. It comes from knowing what matters and having the guts to go after it. Kathryn even drops her epic list of 76 things you can negotiate (yes, SEVENTY-SIX). So if you've ever softened your no or stayed silent in a meeting, this one's for you. Connect with Kathryn: Website: www.worthmorestrategies.com 76 Things You Can Negotiate:www.76things.com Related Podcast Episodes: The Hard Truths Of Entrepreneurship with Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon | 313 Toxic Productivity with Israa Nasir | 254 Be A Likeable Badass with Alison Fragale | 230 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!
For 11 years, Joy Reid was one of the most prominent journalists at MSNBC, spearheading three shows for the network, including The Reid Report, A.M. Joy, and The ReidOut. Her sharp commentary earned her top ratings, a loyal following, an Emmy nomination, and an NAACP Image Award. However, she was unexpectedly fired in February when MSNBC announced a network shake-up. Just four months after her ouster, Joy launched The Joy Reid Show, an independent podcast from her production company, Image Lab Media Group. Kc Ifeanyi, the executive director of editorial programming at Fast Company, recently interviewed Joy about her views on the current media landscape, the importance of owning one's content and audience, and what we can learn from a Gen X hustler's mindset. For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/news To listen to the latest episodes of Creative Control on Fast Company:https://www.fastcompany.com/podcasts/creative-control
For 11 years, Joy Reid was one of the most prominent journalists at MSNBC, spearheading three shows for the network, including The Reid Report, A.M. Joy, and The ReidOut. Her sharp commentary earned her top ratings, a loyal following, an Emmy nomination, and an NAACP Image Award. However, she was unexpectedly fired in February when MSNBC announced a network shake-up. Just four months after her ouster, Joy launched The Joy Reid Show, an independent podcast from her production company, Image Lab Media Group. Kc Ifeanyi, the executive director of editorial programming at Fast Company, recently interviewed Joy about her views on the current media landscape, the importance of owning one's content and audience, and what we can learn from a Gen X hustler's mindset. For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/news To listen to the latest episodes of Creative Control on Fast Company:https://www.fastcompany.com/podcasts/creative-control
Nancy Duarte: DataStory Nancy Duarte is a communication expert who has been featured in Fortune, Time Magazine, Forbes, Fast Company, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and many others. Her firm, Duarte, Inc., is the global leader behind some of the most influential visual messages in business and culture. Nancy has written many best-selling books, including Slide:ology, Resonate, and Illuminate. She is the author of the new book DataStory: Explain Data and Inspire Action Through Story*. In this conversation, Nancy and I discuss the realities of executive life, how executives are measured, and why you should expect to be grilled when briefing them. With intentional preparation, you'll be prepared to more successfully influence executives both inside the organization — and with your customers. Key Points “The higher their level of authority, the more structured and brief your approach should be.” -Nancy Duarte Time is an essential asset for executives. Appreciating how much they work to maximize efficiency can help you align better with their world. Craft a recommendation that's brief and easily skimmable. Leave time for questions and expect to be grilled. Executives are measured on money (revenue/profit and costs), market (market share and time to market), and exposure (retention and risk). Know how executives plan to consume information. Tailor your message and medium to align with these preferences. Resources Mentioned DataStory: Explain Data and Inspire Action Through Story* by Nancy Duarte Duarte DataStory Interview Notes Download my highlights from DataStory in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes Success on Presentation Day, with David Sparks (episode 159) Ignite Change Through Storytelling, with Nancy Duarte and Patti Sanchez(episode 268) Executive Presence with Your Elevator Speech, with Tom Henschel (episode 316) Get Your Emails Read (Dave's Journal) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.
Previous episodes in our AI series have focused on the evolving features of artificial intelligence itself: its potential to democratize education and to improve city planning and weather forecasting. In this final installment, we examine its costs: the accelerating resource demands of AI and other data-intensive technologies. Maya Chari, this year's Ten Across + APM Research Lab data journalism fellow, recently investigated the true water and energy costs associated with data center facilities in the Phoenix metro area— now on track to become the second largest market in the U.S. Though granular industrial data can be difficult to come by, Maya located a report submitted by Microsoft to City of Goodyear officials, stating that one of their proposed data centers would use as much potable water each year as 670 homes. Amplified across the 140 other data centers currently dotting the state of Arizona alone, the scale of such consumption becomes clearer. As data centers rapidly multiply in response to market demand around the world—often preferring arid places like the water-stressed U.S. Southwest—critical questions are pressed about whether and how such development can be sustained. In back-to-back conversations in this episode, we'll hear from experts involved in managing and reducing the impact of the physical infrastructure behind our digitized lives. Bobby Olsen, chief planning, strategy, and sustainability executive at the Arizona electric and water utility Salt River Project, describes planning to meet staggering levels of projected energy demand. And Dr. Kerri Hickenbottom, principal investigator at University of Arizona's Hickenbottom Environmental Research Lab, discusses working in concert with the public and private sectors to improve water reuse strategies and overall efficiency of data center operations. To support our I-10 neighbors' disaster recovery in Central Texas this week: Kerr County Flood Relief Fund Related articles and resources: “At Amazon's Biggest Data Center, Everything is Supersized for A.I.” (The New York Times, June 2025) “Are Data Centers Depleting the Southwest's Water and Energy Resources?” (American Public Media Research Lab, February 2025) “Thirst for power and water, AI-crunching data centers sprout across the West” (Stanford University, April 2025) “'I can't drink the water' —life next to a US data center” (BBC, July 2025) “Meta is building a new data center in Louisiana—and this Senate committee wants to know why it's being powered by gas (exclusive)” (Fast Company, May 2025) “Phoenix ranks as the second-largest data center market in the U.S.” (AZ Big Media, March 2024) Credits: Host: Duke Reiter Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith Music by: Curved Mirror, Hushed, and From Now On Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler About our guests:Bobby Olsen is associate general manager and chief planning, strategy and sustainability executive at the Salt River Project, a public power and water utility in Arizona. Bobby has more than 20 years' experience in energy planning. He also serves on the board of Arizona Forward, a non-profit leading the charge for sustainability in Arizona. Kerri Hickenbottom is an associate professor in the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering at the University of Arizona and is principal investigator in the Hickenbottom Environmental Research Lab. Her research focuses on investigating the technical, environmental, and economic potential of novel, engineered systems for resource recovery and reclamation of waste streams.
You're listening to Voices of Your Village and today we get to hang out with Dr. Richard Orbé- Austin. He's a licensed psychologist, executive coach, and consultant. He works with executives and mid-career professionals to overcome imposter syndrome, identify their best fit career options, and strengthen their leadership skills. He also regularly consults with academic institutions, corporations, and nonprofit organizations on issues related to leadership, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and burnout prevention. He has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Thrive Global, a Diversity Executive, the Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, in the Handbook of Racial Cultural Counseling and Psychology. His new book is out now called Your Child's Greatness: A Parent's Guide to Raising Children without Impostor Syndrome. He is a dad to two daughters living in New York City, and we get to talk about the real, real– what does this look like as a parent, as well as a professional. All right folks, let's dive in. Connect with Richard: Instagram: @smartparentingstrategies Website: www.dynamictransitionsllp.com Order the book: Your Child's Greatness: A Parent's Guide to Raising Children without Impostor Syndrome Speaker: TedxTalk: The Impostor Syndrome Paradox Connect with us: Instagram: @seed.and.sew Podcast page: Voices of Your Village Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: Take the Quiz Pre-order Big Kids, Bigger Feelings now! Order Tiny Humans, Big Emotions Website: seedandsew.org Music by: Ruby Adams and Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How can a simple shift in mindset unlock the potential within your team? In this episode, Kevin sits down with Phillip B. Wilson to discuss the power of four key leadership mindsets that can help leaders not only improve their effectiveness but also inspire exceptional performance in others. These include believing in your impact, believing in yourself, believing in others, and believing in your relationships. Kevin and Phil also explore topics such as overcoming the hero assumption, building psychological safety, and navigating the pitfalls of overconfidence. Listen For 00:00 Welcome to the Remarkable Leadership Podcast 00:46 How to Join Our Community 01:12 Introducing Flexible Leadership Book 02:04 Meet Phillip Wilson 03:06 From Law School to Leadership Consulting 04:02 Early Leadership Journey 05:18 Crisis Moments and Leadership Lessons 06:26 Studying Leadership and Approachable Leadership 07:29 Why Mindset Matters in Leadership 08:09 The Evolution of The Leader Shift Playbook 10:02 Leadership Lessons from Personal Experience 10:47 Understanding the Dunning-Kruger Effect 12:12 Mount Stupid and Leadership Overconfidence 13:29 Self-Awareness and Asking for Feedback 15:16 The Four Leadership Mindsets Overview 16:04 Believe in Yourself 17:34 Actor-Observer Bias and Leadership 18:34 Confirmation Bias and Self-Confidence 19:21 Confidence vs Overconfidence 20:51 Believe in Your Impact 22:30 Placebo vs Nocebo Leadership 24:10 Believe in Others 25:15 The Hero Assumption 25:42 Story of Daniel Kish 27:48 The Power of Belief from Others 29:03 Believe in Your Relationships 30:24 Three Core Questions of Psychological Safety 31:38 What Does Phil Wilson Do for Fun? 32:47 What Phil Is Reading Now 34:14 Where to Learn More About Phil and His Book 35:04 Your Leadership Call to Action Phillip's Story: Phillip B. Wilson is the author of The Leader-Shift Playbook: 4 Simple Changes to Score Big and Unleash Your Team's Potential. He is the founder of Approachable Leadership, where he and his team help clients thrive and create extraordinary workplaces. He is a national expert on leadership, labor relations, and creating positive workplaces. He is regularly featured in the business media, including Fox Business Network, Fast Company, Bloomberg News, HR magazine, and The New York Times. Wilson regularly delivers keynotes, workshops, and webinars and has been called to testify before Congress as a labor relations expert. He graduated magna cum laude from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, and went on to earn his JD from the University of Michigan Law School. This Episode is brought to you by... Flexible Leadership is every leader's guide to greater success in a world of increasing complexity and chaos. Book Recommendations The Leader-Shift Playbook: 4 Simple Changes to Score Big and Unleash Your Team's Potential by Phillip B. Wilson Data: Harness Your Numbers to Go from Uncertain to Unstoppable by Mark O'Donnell, Angela Kalemis, Mark Stanley Outgrow: How to Expand Market Share and Outsell Your Competition by Alex Goldfayn Finish Big by Bo Burlingham Like this? Becoming the Leader Your Team is Waiting For with Jonathan Raymond Nurturing a Team That Flourishes with Dan Pontefract Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP
On today's episode, co-host Josh Christensen is joined by Fast Company associate editor David Salazar to discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include the details of Trump's “Big Beautiful Bill”; the return of liberation day tariffs; and the stepping down of CEO of Elon Musk's X, Linda Yaccarino. (00:38) Next, Josh speaks to senior writer Ainsley Harris about Bilt Rewards, a loyalty program and payment platform for renters, and the company's founder, Ankur Jain. (10:02) Finally, Yasmin Gagne interviews CEO and cofounder Mark Barrocas of SharkNinja to discuss how the company keeps creating innovative products. (35:39) For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/newsTo read Ainsley Harris article on Blit: https://www.fastcompany.com/91336688/bilt-rewards-credit-card-loyalty-pro
How are brands thinking about their supply chains five years after the COVID-19 crisis? Companies are now leaning more heavily into innovation, from making their operations resilient to market changes to launching sustainability initiatives. In this episode, Stephanie Mehta, CEO and Chief Content Officer at Mansueto Ventures, joins hosts Reid Jackson and Liz Sertl following her keynote at GS1 Connect. They discuss why the supply chain is now at the center of innovation and how companies can stay ahead of changes in the economy and evolving customer demands. Drawing on her experience leading Fast Company and Inc., Stephanie shares how resilience, sustainability, and data-driven thinking are transforming the business landscape for companies of every size. In this episode, you'll learn: How companies are using the supply chain to drive innovation and acceleration Why executives are rethinking product packaging, automation, and logistics The impact of data and social media on a company's operations Jump into the conversation: (00:17) Introducing Next Level Supply Chain (02:32) Stephanie Mehta's journey from business journalist to CEO (03:27) How GS1 US collaborates with media brands (04:13) Reaching small businesses with supply chain storytelling (05:41) What most people miss about barcodes (07:35) Why innovation should not stop post-crisis (08:23) How sustainability aligns with consumer demand (11:16) Solving forecasting and inventory with better data (12:05) The logistics of HP's sustainability initiative (15:56) Social media's growing impact on supply chains Connect with GS1 US: Our website - www.gs1us.org GS1 US on LinkedIn Connect with the guest: Stephanie Mehta on LinkedIn Check out Mansueto Ventures
In their first podcast since going public, Omada Health CEO Sean Duffy joins us to reflect on the journey to bend the curve of chronic disease.From walking away from the traditional PMPM model to staying grounded in clinical outcomes, Sean shares hard-earned lessons from over a decade of building Omada—from a startup in Rock Health's Chinatown office to IPO. We cover:
What if you could hand off your repeatable tasks to an AI team that sounds just like you?This week, I'm joined by Gemma Bonham-Carter, strategist for entrepreneurs who want to build a profitable online course business. She shares how she's radically transformed her business using custom GPTs and why AI is no longer optional for modern entrepreneurs.In this episode, Gemma takes us behind-the-scenes of her “bot squad,” a team of over 20 custom GPTs designed to run everything from podcast production to social content to internal operations. We talk about what it means to build for freedom, how AI can amplify your team's strengths instead of replacing them, and the mindset shifts required to fully embrace this new era of work.Whether you're just starting to experiment with AI or ready to systemize your entire business around it, Gemma offers practical insight and a clear-eyed perspective on what's possible and what's next.About GemmaGemma Bonham-Carter is the go-to strategist for entrepreneurs who want a profitable online course business without being glued to their laptops 24/7. She's all about building a business that fits your life, not the other way around.Since launching her education company in 2017, Gemma has built a sustainable 7-figure business, helping over 15,000 students turn their expertise into scalable digital products. She's the creator of AI Unlocked, host of The Course Creator Show podcast, and an expert in online courses, email marketing, and leveraging AI for smarter business growth.Her insights have been featured in Entrepreneur, Inc., Fast Company, and in over 40 podcasts. When she's not teaching entrepreneurs how to work less while earning more, you'll find her chasing her kids, squeezing in a Pilates class, planning her next trip, or deep-diving into the latest AI trends.Connect with GemmaWebsite: www.gemmabonhamcarter.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/gemma.bonhamcarterThreads: https://www.threads.net/@gemma.bonhamcarterLinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/gemma-bonham-carter-78615943Podcast, The Course Creator Show: https://gemmabonhamcarter.com/podcast/Connect with VeronicaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vromney/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vromney/If you found value in today's episode, I would appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review.
Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger Picture Everything the Ds and the [CB] tried to do is backfiring. They raised egg prices by killing chickens, Trump kept the chickens alive and prices came down. Jobs are being swapped, native born taken jobs from illegals. The economist were wrong about tariffs, jobs numbers beat expectations. BBB ready to pass, everything is about to change. Trump and the patriots are now exposing the [DS] treasonous crimes. The evidence is now being produced that the [DS] framed Trump with the Russian collusion hoax, which means they were behind the indictments, shooting and the overthrow of the US government which included the insurrection. The D party they way we know it will cease to exists. A new party might be created. Economy Blowout June Payrolls: 147K Jobs Added, Smashing Expectations; Unemployment Rate Drops To 4.1% BLS published a blowout job report: in June, the US added 147K payrolls, blowing away the median estimate of 106K, and higher than the upward revised May print of 144K. Remarkable, and in a dramatic change from the Biden tradition, previous months were revised higher: April was revised up by 11,000, from +147,000 to +158,000, and the change for May was revised up by 5,000, from +139,000 to +144,000. It wasn't just the headline print that surprised to the upside: perhaps an even bigger surprise was the unemployment rate which dropped from 4.2% to 4.1%, denying expectations of an increase to 4.3%, and far below the Fed's recently upward revised estimate of a 4.5%. Source: zerohedge.com (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); https://twitter.com/EndWokeness/status/1940771612821016924 Media Declares Trump Tariffs a Failure Because Mark Cuban's Luxury Dog Bed Company Can't Make Product for Under $250 The corporate media launched a coordinated spin campaign this week, declaring President Donald Trump's tariffs a failure because a luxury dog bed startup backed by leftist billionaire Mark Cuban couldn't find a way to manufacture its high-end pet products in America for under $250. Reuters, U.S. News & World Report, and Fast Company each ran virtually identical stories sourced to Reuters on July 2 featuring the same weak anecdote: a California-based startup named “Plufl” that “tried to make its dog beds in the U.S.” but “couldn't make it work.” Left-wing media regurgitates the same stories to their readers, typically without context, critical facts, and without the obvious inconsistencies addressed. The supposed tragedy in this story pushed by the media? American labor and material costs made their luxury dog beds, which were designed for the upper crust of the canine world, too expensive for their well-heeled customers, who balked at a $250 price tag. The featured company is no mom-and-pop shop. It was backed by Mark Cuban's venture capital firm and boosted by Shark Tank media exposure. The founders, in typical corporate fashion, blamed Trump's China tariffs for making their venture into American manufacturing untenable. Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/Patri0tContr0l/status/1940802077984542774 Trump's New Vietnam Trade Deal Takes Aim At China's ‘Backdoor' Tariff Evasion
What if the key to lasting success isn't just about hiring the right people, but also about letting them go the right way? In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Robert Glazer, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and former CEO of Acceleration Partners, about building a culture of trust, transparency, and long-term relationships. Robert shares insights from his new book, “Rethinking Two Weeks' Notice: Changing The Way Employees Leave Companies For The Better,” and discusses how his company helps employees transition into roles that truly fit their strengths. He also highlights why open conversations, fair treatment, and positive departures can turn former employees into future clients. In this episode, Darius and Robert will discuss: (00:00) Introduction to Robert Glazer and His Work (02:59) The Evolution of Company Culture (06:20) Rethinking Employee Departures (10:57) The Changing Landscape of Employment (14:10) The Future of Remote Work (21:13) Transitioning Leadership in Business (25:25) Navigating Remote Work Challenges (30:02) Understanding Employee Engagement and Disengagement (35:13) Implementing Open Transition Programs (39:55) The Importance of Leaving Well Robert Glazer is the founder and Chairman of Acceleration Partners, a globally recognized partner marketing agency known for its award-winning company culture. A bestselling author, he has written “Elevate,” “Friday Forward,” and “How to Thrive in the Virtual Workplace,” along with his widely read Friday Forward newsletter. As a sought-after keynote speaker, Robert has appeared on the TEDx stage and hosts the Elevate Podcast. His insights have been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Fast Company. Passionate about leadership and growth, he helps individuals and organizations reach their full potential. Sponsored by: Constant Contact: Try Constant Contact free for 30 days at constantcontact.com. IDEO U: Enroll today and get 15% off sitewide at ideou.com/greatness. Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/DARIUS. Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/darius. Connect with Robert: Website: https://robertglazer.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glazer Twitter: https://x.com/robert_glazer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertglazer_/ Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jon Gluck is a celebrated writer, editor, and advocate whose two-decade journey with multiple myeloma forms the deeply personal backbone of his memoir, An Exercise in Uncertainty: A Memoir of Illness and Hope. Jon spent ten years as Deputy Editor at New York magazine, later serving as Managing Editor of Vogue, and in 2025 he became a Senior Editor for Fast Company. Jon's story is one of perseverance, perspective, and purpose—both as an accomplished editor in the cultural world and as an individual reconciling creativity, caregiving, and chronic illness. In this episode of Anchored, he shares his story… one I'm hoping many of you will find inspiring. This episode of Anchored is brought to you by Bear Mattress. If you've been meaning to upgrade your mattress, now's the time. Go to bearmattress.com and use promo code ANCHORED at checkout to get 40% off sitewide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the hours leading up to Israel commencing its June missile strikes on Iran, X users were posting about pizza. Specifically, how pizza places around the United States Pentagon were experiencing an unusual spike in business. The Pentagon Pizza Index refers to a theory that dates back to the Cold War, suggesting that increased pizza orders around the Pentagon could be a harbinger of imminent military action by the U.S. or its close allies. In this special episode of Endless Thread, Ben and Amory dig into the Pizza Index, its history and make some calls to Pentagon-area pizza places for a hot slice of reality pie. Show notes: Pentagon Pizza Report (X) Happening Right Now: Dominos Nearest the Pentagon is "Busier than usual"(Reddit) Pentagon Pizza Monitor Appeared To Predict Israel Attack (Newsweek) What is the Pentagon Pizza theory eating away at the internet? (Euro News) Pentagon Pizza Index: The theory that surging pizza orders signal global crises (Fast Company)