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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss their new AI-Ready Marketing Strategy Kit. You’ll understand how to assess your organization’s preparedness for artificial intelligence. You’ll learn to measure the return on your AI initiatives, uncovering both efficiency and growth opportunities. You’ll gain clarity on improving data quality and optimizing your AI processes for success. You’ll build a clear roadmap for integrating AI and fostering innovation across your business. Tune in to transform your approach to AI! Get your copy of the kit here. Watch the video here: Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the audio here: https://traffic.libsyn.com/inearinsights/tipodcast-trust-insights-ai-readiness-kit.mp3 Download the MP3 audio here. Need help with your company’s data and analytics? Let us know! Join our free Slack group for marketers interested in analytics! [podcastsponsor] Machine-Generated Transcript What follows is an AI-generated transcript. The transcript may contain errors and is not a substitute for listening to the episode. Christopher S. Penn – 00:00 In this week’s In Ear Insights, let’s talk about AI readiness. We launched on Tuesday our new AI Readiness Kit. And so, Katie, just to start off, what’s in for the people who didn’t read all the emails? What’s in the thing, and why are people supposed to look into this? Katie Robbert – 00:16 So I’m really proud of this new piece that we put together because we talk a lot about the different frameworks. We talk about Five Ps, we talk about Six Cs, we talk about STEM, we talk about how do you measure ROI? And we talk about them all in different contexts. So we took the opportunity to— Speaker 3 – 00:42 Put them all together into one place. Katie Robbert – 00:44 In a hopefully coherent flow. To say, if you’re trying to get yourself together, if you’re trying to integrate AI, or if you already have and you’re struggling to really make it stick, use this AI Ready Marketing Strategy Kit. So you can get that at TrustInsights.AI/kit. It’s really the best of the best. It’s all of our frameworks. But it’s not just, “Here’s a framework, good luck.” Speaker 3 – 01:18 There’s context around how to use it. Katie Robbert – 01:20 There’s checklists, there’s calculations, there’s explanations, there’s expectations—it’s basically the best alternative to having me and Chris sitting next to you when we can’t sit next to you to say, “You should think about doing this.” Speaker 3 – 01:41 You should probably think about this. Katie Robbert – 01:43 Here’s how you would approach this. So it’s sort of an— Speaker 3 – 01:46 Extension of me and Chris sitting with you to walk you through these things. Christopher S. Penn – 01:52 One of the questions that people have the most, especially as they start doing AI pilots and stuff, is what’s the ROI of our AI initiatives? There’s not been a lot of great answers for that question because people didn’t bother measuring their ROI before starting their AI stuff. So there’s nothing to compare it to. How do we help people with the kit figure out how to answer that question in a way that won’t get them fired, but also won’t involve lying? Katie Robbert – 02:32 It starts with doing your homework. So the unsatisfying answer for people is that you have to collect information, you have to do some requirements gathering, and this is how this particular kit, for lack of a better— Speaker 3 – 02:50 Term, it’s basically your toolbox of things, but it tells you how all the tools work together in concert. Katie Robbert – 02:55 So in order to do a basic ROI calculation, you want to have your data for TRIPS. You want to have your goal alignment through STEM. You want to have done the Five Ps. Using all of that information will then help you in a more efficient and expedient way to walk through an ROI calculation, and we give you the numbers that you should be looking at to do the calculation. You have to fill in the blanks. Speaker 3 – 03:22 Obviously we can’t do that for you. Katie Robbert – 03:24 That’s where our involvement ends. Speaker 3 – 03:28 From this kit. Katie Robbert – 03:29 But if you do all of those things, TRIPS is not a cumbersome process. Speaker 3 – 03:35 It’s really straightforward. The Five Ps, you can literally just— Katie Robbert – 03:39 Talk through it and write a couple of things down. STEM might be the more complicated thing because it includes thinking about what your goal as the business is. That might be one of the harder— Speaker 3 – 03:53 Pieces to put together. Katie Robbert – 03:55 But once you have that, you can calculate. So what we have in the kit is a basic AI calculation template which you can put into Excel. You could probably even spin up something in Google Colab or your generative AI of choice just to help you put together a template to walk through. Speaker 3 – 04:14 Let me input some numbers and then— Katie Robbert – 04:16 Tell me what I’m looking at. Speaker 3 – 04:18 So we’re looking at value of recovered— Katie Robbert – 04:20 Time, project AI enhanced process metric, implementation costs. All big fancy words for what did— Speaker 3 – 04:28 We spend and what did we get. Christopher S. Penn – 04:31 Yeah, ROI is one of those things that people overcomplicate. It’s what did you spend, what did you make, and then earn minus spent divided by spent. The hard part for a lot of people—one of the reasons why you have to use things like TRIPS—is there are four dimensions you can optimize the business on: bigger, better, faster, cheaper. That’s the short version, obviously. If AI can help you go faster, that’s a time savings. And then you have whatever your hourly, effective hourly rate is, if you spend an hour less doing stuff, then that’s essentially a time save, which turns into an opportunity cost, your money savings. Christopher S. Penn – 05:09 There’s the cheaper side, which is, if we don’t have to pay a person to do this, and a machine can do this, then we don’t pay that contractor or whatever for that thing. But the other side of the coin, the bigger and the better, is harder to measure. How do we help people understand the bigger, better side of it? Because that’s more on the revenue side. The faster, cheaper is on the expense side, let’s make things. But there’s a popular expression in finance: you can’t cut your way to growth. Christopher S. Penn – 05:37 So how do we get to people understanding the bigger, better side of things, how AI can make you more money? Katie Robbert – 05:48 That’s where the 5P framework comes in. So the 5Ps, if— Speaker 3 – 05:54 You’re unfamiliar, are purpose, people, process, platform, performance. Katie Robbert – 05:57 If you’ve been following us for even a hot second, you’ve had this— Speaker 3 – 06:01 Drilled into your brain. Katie Robbert – 06:03 Purpose. What is the question we’re trying to answer? What is the problem we’re trying to solve? Speaker 3 – 06:07 People: who’s involved internally and externally? Process— Speaker 4 – 06:09 How are we doing this in a— Speaker 3 – 06:11 Repeatable and scalable way? Platform: what tools are we using? And performance: did we answer the question? Did we solve the problem? Katie Robbert – 06:20 When you are introducing any new tech, anything new into your organization, AI or— Speaker 3 – 06:26 Otherwise, even if you’re introducing a whole new discipline, a new team, or if— Katie Robbert – 06:31 You’re introducing a new process to get you to scale better, you want to use the 5Ps because it touches upon—it’s a 360-degree checkpoint for everything. So how do you know that you did the thing? How do you know, other than looking at the numbers? So if I have a— Speaker 3 – 06:52 Dollar revenue today and 2 dollars revenue tomorrow. Katie Robbert – 06:55 Okay, great, I did something. But you have to figure out what it is that I did so that I can do more of it. And that’s where this toolkit, especially the Five Ps and TRIPS, is really going to— Speaker 3 – 07:08 Help you understand. Katie Robbert – 07:10 Here’s what I did, here’s what worked. It sounds really simple, Chris, because I mean, think about when we were working at the agency and we had a client that would spend six figures a month in ad spend. Now, myself and the analyst who was running point were very detail-oriented, very OCD, to make sure we knew exactly what was happening so that when things— Speaker 3 – 07:41 Worked, we could point to, “This is what’s working.” Katie Robbert – 07:44 The majority of people, that much data, that— Speaker 3 – 07:48 Much ad spend is really hard to keep track of. Katie Robbert – 07:52 So when something’s working, you’re, “Let’s just throw more money at it.” We’ve had clients who that’s— Speaker 3 – 07:59 Their solution to pretty much any problem. “Our numbers are down, let’s throw more—” Katie Robbert – 08:02 Money at it in order to do it correctly, in order to do it in a scalable way. So you can say, “This is what worked.” It’s not enough to do the ROI— Speaker 3 – 08:14 Calculation on its own. Katie Robbert – 08:16 You need to be doing your due— Speaker 3 – 08:17 Diligence and capturing the Five Ps in— Katie Robbert – 08:19 Order to understand, “This is what worked.” This is the part, this is this— Speaker 3 – 08:24 Teeny tiny part of the process is— Katie Robbert – 08:26 What we tweaked, and this is what— Speaker 3 – 08:28 Made the biggest difference. Katie Robbert – 08:29 If you’re not doing that work, then don’t bother doing the ROI calculation because you’re never going to know what’s getting you new numbers. Christopher S. Penn – 08:38 The other thing I think is important to remember there, and you need the Five Ps. So, you need user stories for this to some degree. If you want to talk about growth, you have to almost look like a BCG Growth Matrix where you have the amount of revenue something brings in and the amount of growth or market share that exists for that. So you have your stars—high growth, high market share. That is your thing. You have your cash cows—low growth, but boy, have you got the market share! You’re just making money. You’ve got your dogs, which is the low growth, low revenue. And then you have your high growth, low revenue, which is the question marks. And that is, there might be a there, but we’re not sure. Christopher S. Penn – 09:24 If you don’t use the AI Readiness Toolkit, you don’t have time or resources to create the question marks that could become the stars. If you’re just trying to put out fires constantly—if you’re in reactive mode constantly—you never see the question marks. You never get a chance to address the question marks. And that’s where I feel a lot of people with AI are stuck. They’re not getting the faster, cheaper part down, so they can’t ever invest in the things that will lead to bigger, better. Katie Robbert – 10:01 I agree with that. Speaker 3 – 10:03 And the other piece that we haven’t— Katie Robbert – 10:05 Talked about that’s in here in the AI Ready Marketing Strategy Kit is the— Speaker 3 – 10:10 Six Cs, the Six Cs of data quality. Katie Robbert – 10:15 And if you’re listening to us, you’re probably, “Five Ps, Six Cs!” Oh my God! This is all very jargony, and it is. But I will throw down against anyone who says that it’s just jargon because we’ve worked really hard to make sure that, yes, while marketers love their alliteration because it’s easy to remember, there’s actual substance. So the Six Cs, I actually later this week, as we’re recording this podcast, I’m doing a session with the Marketing AI Institute on using the Six Cs to do a data quality audit. Because as any marketer knows, garbage in, garbage out. So if you don’t have good quality data, especially as you’re trying to determine your AI strategy, why the heck are you doing it at all? Speaker 3 – 11:09 And so using the Six Cs to— Katie Robbert – 11:11 Look at your financial data, to look at your marketing channel data, to look— Speaker 3 – 11:17 At your acquisition data, to look at— Katie Robbert – 11:18 Your conversion data, to understand: do I have good quality data to make decisions? Speaker 3 – 11:25 To put it into the matrix that Chris was just talking about. Katie Robbert – 11:30 We walk through all of those pieces. I’m just looking at it now, and being so close to it, it’s nice to take a step back. I’m, “Oh, that’s a really nice strategic alignment template!” Speaker 3 – 11:41 “Hey, look at all of those things that I walk you through in order—” Katie Robbert – 11:44 To figure out, “Is this aligned?” And it sounds like I’m doing some sort of pitch. I’m genuinely, “Oh, wow, I forgot I did that. That’s really great.” That’s incredibly helpful in order to get all of that data. So we go through TRIPS, we go through the strategic alignment, then we give you the ROI calculator, and then we give you an assessment to see: okay, all that said, what’s your AI readiness score? Do you have what you need to not only integrate AI, but keep it and make it work and make it— Speaker 3 – 12:20 Profitable and bring in more revenue and— Katie Robbert – 12:22 Find those question marks and do more innovation? Christopher S. Penn – 12:26 So someone goes through the kit and they end up with an AI ready score of 2. What do they do? Katie Robbert – 12:36 It really depends on where. So one of the things that we have in here is we actually have some instructions. So, “Scores below 3 in any category indicate more focused attention before proceeding with implementation.” Speaker 3 – 12:54 And so, implementation guidance: “Conduct the assessment with a diverse group of stakeholders and so on and so forth.” Katie Robbert – 12:59 It’s basic instructions, but because you’re doing it in a thoughtful, organized way, you can see where your weak spots are. Think of it almost as a SWOT— Speaker 3 – 13:11 Analysis for your internal organization. And where are your opportunities? Katie Robbert – 13:15 Where are your threats? But it’s all based on your own data. Speaker 3 – 13:19 So you’re not looking at your competitors right now. Katie Robbert – 13:20 You’re still focused on if our weak spot is our team’s AI literacy— Speaker 3 – 13:26 Let’s start there, let’s get some education. Katie Robbert – 13:28 Let’s figure out our next steps. If our weak spot is the platforms themselves, then let’s look at what— Speaker 3 – 13:36 It is we’re trying to do with our goals and figure out what platforms— Katie Robbert – 13:40 Can do those things, those feature. What has that feature set? If our lowest score is in process, let’s just go ahead, take a— Speaker 3 – 13:50 Step back and say, “How are we doing this?” Katie Robbert – 13:52 If the answer is, “Well, we’re all just making it happen and we don’t have it written down,” that’s a great opportunity because AI is really rock solid at those repeatable things. So the more detailed and in-the-weeds your process documentation is, the better AI is going to be at making those things automated. Christopher S. Penn – 14:17 So you mean I can’t just, I don’t know, give everyone a ChatGPT license, call it a day, and say, “Yes, now we’re an AI-forward company”? Katie Robbert – 14:24 I mean, you can, and I’ll give you a thumbs up and say, “Good luck.” Christopher S. Penn – 14:31 But that’s for a lot of people, that’s what they think AI readiness means. Katie Robbert – 14:36 And AI readiness is as much of— Speaker 3 – 14:41 A mental readiness as it is a— Katie Robbert – 14:44 Physical readiness. So think about people who do big sporting events like marathons and triathlons and any kind of a competition. They always talk about not just their— Speaker 3 – 14:57 Physical training, but their mental training. Katie Robbert – 15:00 Because come the day of whatever the competition is, their body has the muscle memory already. It’s more of a mental game at that point. So walking through the— Speaker 3 – 15:12 5Ps, talking through the people, figuring out— Katie Robbert – 15:15 The AI literacy, talking about the fears and are people even— Speaker 3 – 15:19 Willing to do this? That’s your mental readiness. Katie Robbert – 15:23 And if you’re skipping over doing that assessment to figure out where your team’s heads are at, or do— Speaker 3 – 15:30 They even want to do this? Forcing it on them, which we’ve seen. Katie Robbert – 15:34 We actually, I think our podcast and— Speaker 3 – 15:38 Newsletters last week or the week before. Katie Robbert – 15:40 Were talking about the Duolingo disaster where the CEO was saying, “AI is replacing,” “you have to live with it.” But then there was a lot of other people in leadership positions who were basically talking down to people, creating fear around their jobs, flat out firing people, saying, “Technology is going to do this for you.” That’s not the mental game you want to play. If you want to play that game, this is probably the wrong place for you. But if you need to assess if my team is even open to doing this—because if not, all of this is for nothing. So this is a good checkpoint to say, “Are they even interested in doing this?” Speaker 3 – 16:25 And then your own self-assessment, you— Katie Robbert – 16:27 May find that there are your own set of blind spots that AI is not going to fix for you. Christopher S. Penn – 16:38 Or it might. So as a very tactical example, I hate doing documentation. I really do. It’s not my favorite thing in the world, but I also recognize the vital importance of it as part of the process. So that when I hand off a software deliverable to a client, they know what it does and they can self-serve. But that was an area where clearly, if you ask for it, you can say to AI, “Help me write the documentation from this code base, help me document the code itself, and things.” So there are opportunities even there to say, “Hey, here’s the thing you don’t like doing, and the machine can do it for you.” One of the questions that a lot of folks in leadership positions have that is challenging to answer is how quickly can we get ready for AI? Christopher S. Penn – 17:28 Because they say, “We’re falling behind, Katie, we’re behind. We’re falling behind. We need to catch up, we need to become a leader in this space.” How does someone use the AI Readiness Toolkit? And then what kind of answer can you give that leader to say, “Okay, here’s generally how quickly you can get caught up?” Katie Robbert – 17:48 I mean, that’s such a big question. Speaker 3 – 17:50 There’s so many dependencies. Katie Robbert – 17:53 But good news is that in the AI Ready Marketing Strategy Kit, we do include a template to chart your AI course. Speaker 3 – 18:03 We give you a roadmap template based— Katie Robbert – 18:06 On all of the data that you’ve collected. You’ve done the assessment, you’ve done the homework. So now these are my weak spots. This is what I’m going to work on. This is what I want to do with it. Next, we actually give you the— Speaker 3 – 18:20 Template to walk through to set up that plan. Katie Robbert – 18:22 And what I tell people is your ability to catch up, quote, unquote, is really dependent on you and your team. Technology can do the work; the process can be documented. It’s the people that are going to determine whether or not you can do this quickly. I’ve heard from some of our clients, “We need to move—” Speaker 3 – 18:51 Faster, we need to move faster. Katie Robbert – 18:52 And so then when I ask, “What’s—” Speaker 3 – 18:54 Preventing you, because you clearly, you’re already there, what’s preventing you from moving faster? Katie Robbert – 18:59 And they often say, “Well, the team.” That is always going to be a sticking point. And that is where you have to spend a lot of your time, making— Speaker 3 – 19:08 Sure that they’re educated, making sure they— Katie Robbert – 19:09 Have the resources they need, making sure— Speaker 3 – 19:12 You, as a leader, are setting clear expectations. Katie Robbert – 19:14 And all of that goes into your roadmap. And so right now, you can make it as granular as you want. It’s broken out by quarters. We go through focus areas, specific AI initiatives. Speaker 3 – 19:25 You can pull that from TRIPS. You have your Five Ps, you have your time and budget, which you pull from your ROI calculation. You have your dependencies, things— Katie Robbert – 19:34 That may prevent because maybe you haven’t chosen the right tool yet. Oh, and by the way, we give— Speaker 3 – 19:37 You a whole template for how to— Katie Robbert – 19:39 Work with vendors on how to choose the right tool. There are a lot of things that can make it go faster or make it go slower. And it really depends on—I personally— Speaker 3 – 19:52 My answer is always the people. Katie Robbert – 19:54 How many people are involved and what is their readiness? Speaker 3 – 19:57 What is their willingness to do this? Christopher S. Penn – 20:01 Does the kit help? If I am an entrepreneur, I’m a single person, I’ve got a new idea, I’ve got a new company I want to start. It’s going to be an AI company. Katie, do I need this, or can I just go ahead and make an AI company and say, “I have an AI company now”? Because we’ve seen a lot of people, “Oh, I’m now running my own AI company. I’m a company of one.” There’s nothing wrong with that. But how would the kit help me make my AI company better? Katie Robbert – 20:32 I think specifically the part that would help any solopreneur—and I do highly recommend individuals as well as large companies taking a look at this AI Strategy Kit. I think if I’m an individual, the thing that I’m going to focus on specifically is the 5P Integration Checklist. So what we’ve done is we’ve built out a very long checklist for— Speaker 3 – 20:56 Each of the Ps, so that you can say, “Do I have this information?” Katie Robbert – 21:02 Do I need to go get this information? Speaker 3 – 21:04 Do I need to create this thing— Katie Robbert – 21:06 Or is this not applicable to me? So you can take all of those questions for each of the Five Ps and go, “I’m good. I’m ready.” Speaker 3 – 21:16 Now I can go ahead and move— Katie Robbert – 21:17 Forward with my ROI calculation, with TRIPS, with the Six Cs, whatever it is—my roadmap, my vendor selection. Speaker 3 – 21:27 If you take nothing else away from— Katie Robbert – 21:29 This toolkit, the 5P Integration Checklist is going to be something that you want to return to over and over again. Because the way that we design the 5Ps is that it can either be very quick for an individual, or it can be very big and in-depth for a very large-scale, enterprise-size company. And it really is flexible in that way. So not all of the things may apply to you, but I would guarantee that most of them do. Christopher S. Penn – 21:55 So, last question and the toughest question. How much does this thing cost? Because it sounds expensive. Katie Robbert – 22:01 Oh my gosh, it’s free. Christopher S. Penn – 22:03 Why are we giving it away for free? It sounds like it’s worth 50 grand. Katie Robbert – 22:07 If we do the implementation of all of this, it probably would be, but what I wanted to do was really give people the tools to self-serve. So this is all of our—Chris, you and— Speaker 3 – 22:22 I—this is our combined expertise. This is all of the things that— Katie Robbert – 22:26 We know and we live and breathe every day. There’s this misunderstanding that, Chris, you just push the buttons and build things. But what people don’t see is all of this, all of the background that goes into actually being able to grow and scale and learn all of the new technology. And in this kit is all of that. That’s what we put here. So, yes, we’re going to ask you for your contact information. Yes, we might reach out and say, “Hey, how did you like it?” But it’s free. It is 26 pages of free information for you, put together by us, our brains. As I said, it’s essentially as if you have one of us sitting on either side of you, looking— Speaker 3 – 23:16 Over your shoulder and coaching you through— Katie Robbert – 23:18 Figuring out where you are with your AI integration. Christopher S. Penn – 23:23 So if you would like $50,000 worth of free consulting, go to TrustInsights.AI/kit and you can download it for free. And then if you do need some help, obviously you can reach out to us at TrustInsights.AI/contact. If you say, “This looks great. I’m not going to do it. I’d like someone to do it for me,” help with that. Speaker 3 – 23:42 Yes. Christopher S. Penn – 23:43 If you’ve got some thoughts about your own AI readiness and you want to share maybe your assessment results, go to our free Slack. Go to TrustInsights.AI/analytics for marketers, where you and over 4,200 other people are asking and answering each other’s questions every single week about analytics, data science, and AI. And wherever it is you watch or listen to the show, if there’s a channel you’d rather have it instead, go to TrustInsights.AI/podcast. You can find us at all the places fine podcasts are served. Thanks for tuning in, and we’ll talk to you on the next one. Katie Robbert – 24:17 Want. Speaker 4 – 24:17 To know more about Trust Insights? Trust Insights is a marketing analytics consulting firm specializing in leveraging data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to empower businesses with actionable insights. Founded in 2017 by Katie Robbert and Christopher S. Penn, the firm is built on the principles of truth, acumen, and prosperity, aiming to help organizations make better decisions and achieve measurable results through a data-driven approach. Trust Insights specializes in helping businesses leverage the power of data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to drive measurable marketing ROI. 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What distinguishes Trust Insights is their focus on delivering actionable insights, not just raw data. Trust Insights are adept at leveraging cutting-edge generative AI techniques like large— Katie Robbert – 26:07 Language models and diffusion models, yet they— Speaker 4 – 26:10 Excel at explaining complex concepts clearly through compelling narratives and visualizations—data storytelling. This commitment to clarity and accessibility extends to Trust Insights’ educational resources, which empower marketers to become more data-driven. Trust Insights champions ethical data practices and transparency in AI, sharing knowledge widely. Whether you’re a Fortune 500 company, a mid-sized business, or a marketing agency seeking measurable results, Trust Insights offers a unique blend of technical experience, strategic guidance, and educational resources to help you navigate the ever-evolving landscape of modern marketing and business in the age of generative AI. 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Sign up for our weekly newsletter here! Are today's students losing their passion and sense of purpose—and how can educators help reignite it? In this final debrief episode of Season 10, hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett reflect on their standout interviews with a trio of trailblazers in creativity: astrobio futurist Billy Almon, MIT Media Lab's Dr. Leo Burd, and the legendary Dr. Teresa Amabile. The conversation dives deep into the value of biomimicry—learning from nature to solve classroom challenges, the importance of finding purpose and passion in creative learning, and how small wins can fuel motivation for both teachers and students. Matt and Cyndi also explore whether influences like the pandemic and increased screen time are dampening young people's intrinsic motivation, and discuss how creativity can play a key role in happiness throughout all stages of life, including retirement. This lively, insightful wrap-up invites educators to ask themselves and their students thought-provoking questions about what inspires them, what matters most, and how to foster environments where creativity thrives. Noteworthy Mentions Biomimicry in Education: Drawing inspiration from nature—like the calculated strike of a scorpion—to foster creativity and problem-solving in classroom environments. Five Ps of Creative Learning: A model discussed by Dr. Leo Burd, focusing on Passion, Project, Play, Peers and the crucial addition of Purpose in creative learning settings. Purpose and Passion: A pressing concern about whether today's students are struggling to find their "why," potentially due to pandemic disruptions, over-accommodation, or screen time overload. Progress Principle: Dr. Teresa Amabile's research on the power of recognizing small wins to sustain motivation and creativity—a strategy for both teachers and learners. Creativity Across the Lifespan: The empowering idea that creativity isn't just for the classroom—it's vital for happiness and fulfillment into retirement and beyond. Conversation Starters: Encouragement for teachers to ask students what matters to them and what they're passionate about, to help spark deeper engagement. Episodes Discussed: Billy Almon is an astrobio futurist known for his work in biomimicry and innovative approaches to creativity. Dr. Leo Burd is a researcher at the MIT Media Lab, where he explores creative learning frameworks and the integration of purpose into educational experiences. Dr. Teresa Amabile is a renowned scholar in the fields of creativity, motivation, and organizational behavior, widely recognized for her work on the progress principle and for championing creativity at every stage of life. Eager to bring more creativity into your school district? Check out our sponsor Curiosity2Create.org and join their Creativity Network for Educators at Curiosity2Connect! Check out our Podcast Website to dive deeper into Creativity in Education! For more information on Creativity in Education, check out: Matt's Website: Worwood Classroom Cyndi's Website: Creativity and Education
Sign up for our weekly newsletter here! Can technology truly foster creativity and social change, or does it sometimes hinder the freedom to explore and express? In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Cyndi Burnett and Matthew Worwood delve into the role of technology in creative education with guest Dr. Leo Burd from MIT's Media Lab. Leo discusses the concept of technology fluency as opposed to merely learning about technology itself, emphasizing its critical understanding and meaningful application in life. He shares his journey from Sao Paulo, Brazil, where he was inspired by stark social inequalities and sought to use technology as a tool for empowerment. The conversation covers the challenges and successes of the Brazilian Creative Learning Network, where Scratch has been leveraged to promote creative learning rather than just technological skill. Additionally, Leo shares his insights into the four Ps of creative learning: Projects, Passion, Peers, and Play, with an added P of Purpose from Brazil's experience. Engage with this thought-provoking discussion that questions how technology, especially generative AI, can be integrated meaningfully into educational experiences without overshadowing the objective of learning. Noteworthy Mentions: Technology Fluency vs. Literacy: Understanding technology's impact and using it meaningfully. Brazilian Creative Learning Network: Using Scratch to foster creative learning in Brazil. Five Ps of Creative Learning: Projects: Learning through creating tangible outcomes. Passion: Engaging with personally meaningful projects. Peers: Collaborative environments promoting idea exchange. Play: Encouraging playful, exploratory use of materials. Purpose: Connecting learning with community and societal context. Generative AI in Education: Challenges and potential as a tool for enhancing creative learning. Guest Bio: Dr. Leo Burd is a researcher at MIT's Media Lab, focusing on designing technologies that empower marginalized communities. With a background in computer science and a passion for civic engagement, Leo has spearheaded numerous initiatives that harness digital tools for social impact. His work in participatory design, education, and grassroots innovation is shaping a future where technology serves as a force for equity and empowerment. Raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Leo's journey into technology's transformative power began amidst societal inequalities, driving his dedication to fostering a more inclusive digital age. Eager to bring more creativity into your school district? Check out our sponsor Curiosity2Create.org and join their Creativity Network for Educators at Curiosity2Connect! Check out our Podcast Website to dive deeper into Creativity in Education! For more information on Creativity in Education, check out: Matt's Website: Worwood Classroom Cyndi's Website: Creativity and Education
In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Gina sits down with clinical psychologist Dr. Beverley David to unpack the emotional side of weight loss—and why it matters just as much as the food on your plate. From the mental swirl of Week One to the deep-rooted patterns driving your choices, they explore how your past dieting experiences shape your present, and how understanding your thoughts, emotions, and reactions is key to long-term success. Dr. Beverley introduces the "Five Ps" framework to help you make sense of your story, shares how to shift thought patterns with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and offers practical tools like “Capture–Cancel–Correct” to help you respond, rather than react. Whether you're spiralling on the scale, triggered by old habits, or just trying to keep your cool mid-Hulk moment, this episode will remind you: the feels don't mean you're doing it wrong—they mean you're doing it right.Dr. Beverley is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She also holds a Ph.D. in Sleep Research (Insomnia) and a Master's in Health Psychology.Find Dr. Beverley:https://www.yourpsychologycentre.ca/@drdrbeverleyYou can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2025To learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Have you ever wondered how the physical act of speaking can improve your communication? Kevin sits down with Michael Chad Hoeppner to discuss the physical nature of communication and exercises we can do to get better. Michael challenges our common assumptions about speaking, such as believing it's purely a mental activity. Instead, he introduces the concept of embodied cognition, explaining how communication is a physical activity involving over 100 muscles and should be approached like athletic training. Michael shares the science behind thought suppression and why focusing on "not saying um" is counterproductive. He also talks about the Five Ps of vocal variety (Pace, Pitch, Pause, Power, Placement) and how they impact your message. Listen For 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 02:00 Meet Michael Hoeppner 04:00 The Journey to Communication Coaching 08:00 The Physical Side of Communication 12:00 Why Thought Suppression Doesn't Work 16:00 Tips for Reducing Filler Words 20:00 Exercises for Clear Communication 24:00 The Five P's of Vocal Variety 28:00 Managing Nerves When Speaking 32:00 Final Thoughts and Book Information 35:00 Closing Remarks Michael's Story: Michael Chad Hoeppner is the author of Don't Say Um: How to Communicate Effectively to Live a Better Life. He is an adjunct professor at Columbia Business School and the CEO and president of GK Training, a firm dedicated to giving individuals, companies, and organizations the communication skills necessary to reach their highest goals in work and life. As an individual speaking coach, his clients include Andrew Yang, Swiss Re, Xerox, The Boston Consulting Group, Pfizer, Columbia University Business School, NYU Law School, Macy's, Special Olympics chairman Tim Shriver, and others. His expertise lies in every aspect of communication: public speaking, business development, executive presence, interpersonal agility, email skills, and speech writing. Hoeppner is one among the growing chorus of voices identifying the link between the physical aspects of spoken communication and broader issues of health and wellness. https://dontsayum.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelchadhoeppner/ http://www.gktraining.com/ 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 Don't Say Um: How to Communicate Effectively to Live a Better Life by Michael Chad Hoeppner Moby Dick by Herman Melville Like this? Mastering the Art of Public Speaking with John Bowe 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
Philip was recently on Get a Grip on Lighting, Episode 381, (getagriponlighting.com/episode-381-induction-dont-call-it-a-comeback-philip-gotthelf), making him one of our few cross-over guests. His company, Tesla Induction Lighting makes Dark Sky compliant induction light fixtures and lamps. That means, no flicker, little glare, recoverable mercury, and long-lasting bulbs. If you want the turtles to head out to the sea instead of up to the road, Philip claims his bulbs are the only proven white light fixtures that will not distract them. Michael asks, “Does the lighting industry have any idea what it's doing?” Philip answers him directly… Philip Gotthelf is a world renowned authority on energy markets and technologies. His expertise dates back to the original formation of energy futures markets in the 1970s where he worked directly with the New York Mercantile Exchange to popularize their crude oil and #2 heating oil contracts. In response to the first Earth Day on April 22nd, 1970, Philip Gotthelf became a crusader against the “Five Ps;” the pollution targets of 1) air, 2) water, 3) soil, 4) light, and 5) noise. In 1982, he revived Nikola Tesla's magnetic induction light (MIL) to achieve energy efficiency and longevity while reducing light pollution and protecting soil and water from dispersed mercury contained in fluorescent bulbs. In 2007, he created a line of modernized MIL under Ultra-Tech Lighting™ which is now operating as Tesla Induction Lighting Co. in deference to Nikola Tesla who invented the technology. His design objectives included minimizing glare and light pollution to achieve Dark Sky compliance without sacrificing visual acuity, creating quiet drivers (ballasts) to address noise pollution such as the 20,000 cycle harmonic that can disturb bats and canines, encapsulating mercury to render it environmentally inert, eliminating high-frequency flicker to eliminate dangers of strobe migraines or even epilepsy, and developing precise spectral tuning to provide the correct wavelengths for specific applications. Tesla Induction Lighting has the only proven “white light” fixture that does not distract sea turtles like the Green and Loggerhead. His Snow-Bright™ brand has been approved as Dark Sky compliant by the Grand Teton Environmental Commission and the University of Wyoming infrared observatory. Philip Gotthelf has been an active environmentalist for more than half a century.
Our lead pastor's book, “Leadersight” was based upon the necessity of vision. In this pertinent message, Ps. Jurgen highlights five key aspects of vision that are essential to the believer to conquer your territory and inherit God's great promises and blessings for your life!
Our lead pastor's book, “Leadersight” was based upon the necessity of vision. In this pertinent message, Ps. Jurgen highlights five key aspects of vision that are essential to the believer to conquer your territory and inherit God's great promises and blessings for your life!
If Nikola Tesla only knew… Philip Gotthelf has run with Tesla's invention and made it “the most advanced sustainable commercial lighting on the planet.” In this episode, you'll learn about induction lighting, but Philip is also pretty knowledgeable about LED, flicker, and blue light effects on the pineal gland. And don't get him started on road lighting! Philip Gotthelf is a world renowned authority on energy markets and technologies. His expertise dates back to the original formation of energy futures markets in the 1970s where he worked directly with the New York Mercantile Exchange to popularize their crude oil and #2 heating oil contracts. In response to the first Earth Day on April 22nd, 1970, Philip Gotthelf became a crusader against the “Five Ps;” the pollution targets of 1) air, 2) water, 3) soil, 4) light, and 5) noise. In 1982, he revived Nikola Tesla's magnetic induction light (MIL) to achieve energy efficiency and longevity while reducing light pollution and protecting soil and water from dispersed mercury contained in fluorescent bulbs. In 2007, he created a line of modernized MIL under Ultra-Tech Lighting™ which is now operating as Tesla Induction Lighting Co. in deference to Nikola Tesla who invented the technology. His design objectives included minimizing glare and light pollution to achieve Dark Sky compliance without sacrificing visual acuity, creating quiet drivers (ballasts) to address noise pollution such as the 20,000 cycle harmonic that can disturb bats and canines, encapsulating mercury to render it environmentally inert, eliminating high-frequency flicker to eliminate dangers of strobe migraines or even epilepsy, and developing precise spectral tuning to provide the correct wavelengths for specific applications. Tesla Induction Lighting has the only proven “white light” fixture that does not distract sea turtles like the Green and Loggerhead. His Snow-Bright™ brand has been approved as Dark Sky compliant by the Grand Teton Environmental Commission and the University of Wyoming infrared observatory. Philip Gotthelf has been an active environmentalist for more than half a century.
What do you get when you combine a Grammy winning billionaire rapper with the content marketer of a multi-billion dollar brand... A multicultural content amplifier expert with a free wheelin' media pro? You get insights from four incredible individuals who gave spontaneous Insider Interviews to me during Advertising Week New York 2024. Guests and Highlights 1. Kris Magel, VP, Head of Global Agency Partnerships - Freewheel: Kris discusses his new role and how Freewheel is making things easier for #CTV providers and advertisers. He explains the company's efforts to “demurkify” the programmatic advertising space and make it more transparent and controllable for both publishers and agencies. And to really clarify? Catch his analogy to his martini-loving 84-year-old Aunt Pat. Trust me. 2. Percy ‘Master P' and Hercy Miller: The legendary 5X Grammy Award Winning Rapper, Entrepreneur, Actor, Investor, Author, Filmmaker, Record Producer, Philanthropist and yes, Mogul (!), Master P, along with his NCAA star son Hercy Miller, talk about their latest ventures. Master P and Hercy Miller with Jeff Hamilton Jacket Master P shares insights from his new book, "Five Ps to Wealth," and emphasizes the importance of financial literacy. They also discuss their involvement with Jeff Hamilton's branded jackets and the significance of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals for athletes like Hercy. Best quote you can take to the bank: "Product outweighs talent." 3. Jeannine Shao Collins, Chief Client Officer, Kargo: Jeannine highlights the importance of amplifying multicultural content. Jeannine Shao Collins with Jess King at SeeHer She shares key takeaways from her panel at the SeeHer event, emphasizing the need for accurate representation and authentic voices in media and why they've made a commitment to supporting diverse publishers. Jeannine also talks about Kargo's innovative ad tech solutions and how they put "the art in the science." 4. Annie Granatstein, VP Content Marketing, Marriott International/Marriott Bonvoy: After Annie told the Brand Innovators audience crowd about her content marketing approach, I had a 1:1 where she explained how she manages heading up global content for more than 36 brands... And about Marriott's brand purpose, which drives contributions to diverse and inclusive content. She shares insights on how they identify traveler passion points and approach sustainability. Annie also highlights a favorite trend: podcast-video convergence (yay!) using Marriott's "About the Journey" podcast as an example. See Resources. Key Moments: [00:02:40] Demurkifying the advertising marketplace -- Kris Magel: Simplifying the complex world of programmatic advertising and helping Aunt Pat not get overserved. [00:10:13] Financial literacy and securing generational wealth -- Master P and Hercy Miller: The importance of financial literacy, aligning with brands, and leveraging NIL deals. [00:12:45] Diverse voices and the value for marketers -- Jeannine Shao Collins on the impact of multicultural media and Kargo's role in supporting them. [00:19:05] Traveler passion points -- Annie Granatstein: Marriott's innovative content strategies, brand purpose and what's trending. Resources: FreeWheel: https://www.freewheel.com/ Master P: IG: @MasterPMiller TikTok: MasterPOfficial The 5 Ps to Wealth Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D77SVH4D Master P Masterclass: https://masterpmasterclass.com Kargo: https://www.kargo.com/ Marriott YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarriottBonvoy/podcasts Connect with Insider Interviews: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insiderinterviews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InsiderInterviewsPodcast/ YouTube: https://bit.ly/InsiderInterviews-YouTubePlaylist LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mossappeal Threads: https://www.threads.net/@insiderinterviews X: https://x.com/InsiderIntervws And, email podcasts@mossappeal.
WELCOME TO SEASON 4 OF ALL THAT TO SAY! (::anotha one::) We are so excited to launch the best version of ATTS you've ever heard. New set, new mics, new sounds, new format! But of course, we will continue to bring you all the giggles - that's why you're here! Today we cover so many "Ps" - procure, prim, protege, poignant, passion...the list goes on! Hear about Miranda's newest piece of jewelry and how her ancestors are speaking to us from the grave. Find out Kristin's top two complaints from the Olympics that we believe ALL people will support. We'll discuss the music industry, illuminati hand symbols, chinchillas, types of salad, and so much more! The train of truth is rolling through so HOP ON BOARD and join us!! Learn more about the All That To Say Podcast by visiting www.podcatts.com. Want even more from Miranda and Kristin? Subscribe to our Patreon for as little as $6/month. Enjoy bonus episodes and exclusive ATTS content you won't find anywhere else! Looking for something we mentioned? Shop our recommendations on our Amazon page! CALL US on the Honesty Hotline (HoHo!) anytime! 877-914-6464. We want to hear from you. Leave an anonymous message to be featured on an upcoming episode! Maybe you need to get something off your chest or need our honest opinion on something? We want to hear it! Follow us on Instagram at @allthattosay_podcast. We love meeting new people, so leave a comment or better yet...share the love with your friends! You can also find our weekly podcast videos on our YouTube channel! If you love our content, be sure to like, subscribe, download, rate, and review! We hope to continue bringing this unhinged FIRE CONTENT every week. xoxo
You've heard me talk about the Five Ps of Marketing, and in this week's episode, we tackle the third P: Place. In other words, where should you sell your book?Many authors struggle to find the right place to sell their books. Whether you're an indie or traditional author, you must discover the best places to sell.So, how can you unlock the power of place for your book?In this episode, you'll learn:Why the location where you sell your book is important and powerfulThree case studies on authors who have maximized sales in the right placesOnline and offline places where you can sell your bookSelling your book in the right place is important for connecting with the right readers and making sales. Listen in or check out the blog post to find out how place impacts your book sales.BookLaunch.fun Support the show
On today's episode of the Customer's First Podcast, Tacey's guest is Pete Mohr, who shared his journey in entrepreneurship for over 30 years. Pete owns two footwear stores in Ontario (Shoetopia) and his Simplifying Entrepreneurship coaching business. He's implementing the tools and frameworks he speaks to within his own businesses—it's not just theory! Pete emphasized the importance of having a well-defined promise, aligning processes to the promise, and empowering employees to make decisions based on the promise. He discussed the significance of effective communication, process management, and accountability in business growth. Pete also shared personal experiences, including using business structures to spend valuable time with his parents before they passed away. The conversation highlighted the need for continuous improvement in communication and processes in business to align with personal goals and create a better work-life balance. Timestamps: 0:06:02 The Five Ps of Business 0:08:53 Differentiating Promise from Vision and Mission 0:13:08 Developing and Communicating the Promise 0:18:50 Importance of Communication in Business 0:22:51 The Three Keys to Freedom: CPA 0:26:18 Align It, Assign It Framework 0:28:14 Moving from Operator to Owner: 10 Laws Pete's Contact Information: Website: https://simplifyingentrepreneurship.com LinkedIn: @petermohr 10 Laws for Moving from Operator to Owner https://simplifyingentrepreneurship.com/laws/ The Assign It accountability worksheet https://simplifyingentrepreneurship.com/4as/ Tacey's Contact Information: Website: https:www.taceyatkinson.com All of Tacey's social media profiles are linked there and here: https://linktr.ee/taceyatkinson Thank you for tuning in, and I look forward to having more valuable conversations together in the future. Remember: Customer-Centric Cultures Create Magical Customer Experiences. Now Go, Create the Magic!
Ever wondered how staying true to yourself can amplify your love life? Join me and my co-author, Emily Goff, as we unravel the secrets of personal growth and authentic relationships in our latest book "You Grow Me," a timely piece perfect for Valentine's Day. We're peeling back the curtain on the transformative journey of siblings Alex and Casey, whose stories serve as a beacon for navigating life's intricate dance of staying genuine amid romantic entanglements.This heartfelt episode invites you into a world where authenticity is not just a buzzword but the guiding principle of the universe. Emily and I dissect the contrasts between living a life that's true to your core versus one shaped by societal pressures, and how these choices echo in the realm of love. Our personal narratives weave through the discussion, illuminating the courage needed to chase passion and make decisions that steer our destinies. Get ready for a profound revelation of the Five Ps - the elements that define our spiritual fingerprint - and how pain can unexpectedly guide us to our most authentic selves.As we round out our conversation, we touch on the essence of purpose within relationships. Reflecting on my own shift from nutrition to relationship coaching, and Emily's journey toward her true calling, we underscore the significance of listening to life's signs and embracing the evolution of our purpose. A relationship should challenge and uphold you, not just complement your existence. If you're seeking to fuel your inner fire and discover joy in connections that elevate you, this episode is your lighthouse to becoming the best version of yourself. http://drjade.com/butcherbox Connect with Next Level HumanWebsite: www.nextlevelhuman.comsupport@nextlevelhuman.comConnect with Dr. Jade TetaWebsite: www.jadeteta.comInstagram: @jadeteta
Sales Game Changers | Tip-Filled Conversations with Sales Leaders About Their Successful Careers
This is episode 647. Read the complete transcription on the Sales Game Changers Podcast website here. Purchase Fred Diamond's best-sellers Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know and Insights for Sales Game Changers now! Today's show featured an interview with Ang McManamon, Vice President of Sales at Crunchbase. Read more about the Institute for Excellence in Sales Premier Women in Sales designation and program here. ANG'S ADVICE: "For an individual contributor, take some time and think through your sales process and what's one thing that you could get better at, and work on that for the next 30, 45 days. That should always be happening. For leaders, are you emulating play with your team enough? Are you making sure that they're celebrating in the time of possibly remote only or not being able to see each other in person? Are you making sure that you're taking care of them and they're feeling that playfulness of sales and relaxing a bit when they can and enjoying the moment?"
Vivek is a world traveler, student of yoga spirituality and philosophy. I brought him on to discuss his fascinating framework of living called ‘the Five Ps”, which describes the different influences on our motivations, desires and actions in every day life. These are Paper, Pleasure, Power, Purpose and Peace. In this episode we talk about using the Five Ps to better understand ourselves, and adopt a mindset that is in best alignment with our true selves. We also talk food addiction as one of the manifestations of Pleasure that people seek, and how perspective influences our enjoyment (or not) of life. TIMESTAMPS (pending) LINKSStory of the Chinese Farmer - https://vimeo.com/100460938
Marketing, acquiring new business, and growing your firm are all important. But ultimately, any law firm has to produce results to scale, and that comes down to who you hire and how you manage, develop, and collaborate with your team. Guest Luis Scott is the owner and managing partner of Bader | Scott Injury Lawyers. In addition to running a firm responsible for millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements, Scott devotes time to consulting with other firms to help them grow their own revenue. Based in Atlanta, Scott understands a competitive market for client acquisition, but also for employee acquisition. How do you find, hire, and retain the best team? Hear how Scott and his firm identified and hired employees, then turned the best into leaders, freeing senior partners to focus on strategy. The bigger a firm grows, the more important a strategic, mindful approach becomes. How big do you want to grow? Three million in revenue? Eight million? Bigger? Scott explains how he structures a firm and positions leaders and employees for success. Founders of any firm are only one person. After a threshold, there's nothing more they can do by themselves. That's where it's vital to develop leaders who can oversee individual parts of the business, everything from litigation to HR to marketing. If you lead a law firm of any size, consider this episode your own, personal consulting session that will help you organize and focus your efforts on growing your revenue and expanding your reach. (Plus, you'll learn “The Five Ps” of law firm management.) Mentioned in this Episode: Un-Billable Hour Community Table Figure Firm Consulting The Guts and Glory Show “The King of Growth,” by Luis Scott “It Has to Hurt,” by Luis Scott
Marketing, acquiring new business, and growing your firm are all important. But ultimately, any law firm has to produce results to scale, and that comes down to who you hire and how you manage, develop, and collaborate with your team. Guest Luis Scott is the owner and managing partner of Bader | Scott Injury Lawyers. In addition to running a firm responsible for millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements, Scott devotes time to consulting with other firms to help them grow their own revenue. Based in Atlanta, Scott understands a competitive market for client acquisition, but also for employee acquisition. How do you find, hire, and retain the best team? Hear how Scott and his firm identified and hired employees, then turned the best into leaders, freeing senior partners to focus on strategy. The bigger a firm grows, the more important a strategic, mindful approach becomes. How big do you want to grow? Three million in revenue? Eight million? Bigger? Scott explains how he structures a firm and positions leaders and employees for success. Founders of any firm are only one person. After a threshold, there's nothing more they can do by themselves. That's where it's vital to develop leaders who can oversee individual parts of the business, everything from litigation to HR to marketing. If you lead a law firm of any size, consider this episode your own, personal consulting session that will help you organize and focus your efforts on growing your revenue and expanding your reach. (Plus, you'll learn “The Five Ps” of law firm management.) Mentioned in this Episode: Un-Billable Hour Community Table Figure Firm Consulting The Guts and Glory Show “The King of Growth,” by Luis Scott “It Has to Hurt,” by Luis Scott
The His & Her Money Show: Managing Money, Marriage, and Everything In Between
Prayer is a fundamental aspect of the Christian faith, and cultivating a healthy prayer culture within a community is crucial for spiritual growth and development. A healthy prayer culture fosters an environment of intimacy, communication, and connection with God, enabling believers to deepen their relationship with Him and experience His transformative power in their lives. Building a healthy prayer culture requires intentional effort, commitment, and a willingness to prioritize prayer in all aspects of life. From personal devotions to corporate gatherings, prayer should be at the forefront of every believer's mind and heart. Whether you're a seasoned Christian or a new believer, embarking on the journey of cultivating a healthy prayer culture leads to a more profound understanding of God's love, grace, and mercy, and a deeper connection with Him. In this episode of The His and Her Money Show, we have the privilege of hosting Chris Hodges, the founding and senior pastor of Church of the Highlands. Known for his relevant teaching style and passion for raising global leaders to fulfill the Great Commission, Pastor Chris has led Church of the Highlands to offer more than 70 worship services each weekend at 23 campuses, with over 60,000 people attending weekly. During our conversation, Pastor Chris shares his personal insights and tips for creating and maintaining a healthy prayer habits. He delves into the benefits of maintaining a vibrant prayer life, explores how the Apostle Paul describes prayer in the Book of Ephesians and provides guidance on incorporating prayer discipline into marriage. Pastor Chris also discusses how prayers frame our lives and introduces the concept of the five Ps for making prayers work effectively. Key Takeaways: Pastor Chris Hodges's background information and journey How Pastor Chris's personal prayer journey began Using biblical prayer models as a framework for spending time with God The numerous benefits of maintaining a healthy prayer life Paul's description of prayer in the Book of Ephesians Encouragement for individuals who feel unworthy of praying due to past mistakes Insights on incorporating prayer discipline within marriage Understanding how prayers shape and influence our lives Practical tips for maintaining a healthy prayer habit Exploring the Five Ps of making prayer effective The transformative power of intercessory prayer for others Be sure to tune in and join us for this enlightening conversation with Pastor Chris Hodges on his latest book, 'Pray First,' as we explore the transformative power of prayer." I hope these revisions capture the essence of your podcast episode and provide a clear overview of the topics discussed. Let me know if there's anything else I can assist you with!
Til and Whitney talk with self-care expert Jill Miller about her new book "Body by Breath: The Science and Practice of Physical and Emotional Resilience" and other topics including: Jill's "Five Ps:" levers on our own well-being Applying polyvagal theory in self-care Body image and body awareness in fitness Applications for massage and manual therapy Check out the video, full transcript, and a special offer from Jill on Til or Whitney's sites: Til Luchau's Advanced-Trainings.com Whitney Lowe's Academy of Clinical Massage Sponsor Offers: The Back Jam: 1 body part, 17 amazing teachers, 4 days. Live in May or by recording Books of Discovery: save 15% by entering "thinking" at checkout on booksofdiscovery.com. ABMP: save $24 on new membership at abmp.com/thinking. Handspring Publishing: save 20% by entering “TTP” at checkout at handspringpublishing.com. About Whitney Lowe | About Til Luchau | Email Us: info@thethinkingpractitioner.com (The Thinking Practitioner Podcast is intended for professional practitioners of manual and movement therapies: bodywork, massage therapy, structural integration, chiropractic, myofascial and myotherapy, orthopedic, sports massage, physical therapy, osteopathy, yoga, strength and conditioning, and similar professions. It is not medical or treatment advice.)
The Five Ps are often thought of as a marketing approach. You Google it, you will find a number of possibilities. I use it to help my plan, inspire and execute my photographic project to success.
Pete Mohr runs us through some of his frameworks in order to achieve your desired business outcomes and life desires.
Your host, Russ Yeager, talks with Peter Mohr of Simplifying Entrepreneurship. Simplifying Entrepreneurship coaches business leaders through constant change. If you feel you're procrastinating or aren't maximizing your potential, then it's time to take control of your business and your life. Building a business is tough, but with their tools, resources, and candid conversations it will help cut through the chaos and inflict constant change.To learn more about Peter's work, visit https://simplifyingentrepreneurship.com/If you'd like to be a guest on Becoming Titans, click HERE
Many people think that achieving their dreams is their be-all and end-all. What they don't realize is that even if you have it all, you'll never feel fulfilled unless you live out your true purpose. But you can't do that with a mountain of pain in your heart. There's power and potential inside of you; you just need to know how to tap into it. In this episode, two-time MLB All-Star and international speaker, Shea Hillenbrand, shares his inspiring story and teaches us the lessons he learned the hard way. This episode of Tribe of Millionaires dives into how finding his identity and healing his pain empowered him. After leaving his baseball career, Shea pursued his other childhood dream: to own a zoo. Through his nonprofit foundation, they were able to rescue animals and place them in a petting zoo environment while inviting disabled and Child Crisis children to interact with them. For him, the fulfillment he got out of this was far greater than anything he ever did in the Major Leagues. Through the MLB Mindset Formula, with “MLB” standing for momentum, language, and belief, Shea helps passionate and heart-centered leaders grow into a thriving all-star lifestyle and create an impact while living a life they truly love. Shea is also a licensed realtor at eXp Realty and the founder of the Against All Odds Foundation. Here are some power takeaways from today's conversation: [01:42] Shea's origin story [07:11] His journey to the Big Leagues [15:57] Why he quit baseball [18:54] Pursuing his other childhood dream: owning a zoo. [22:31] Committed to designing a new life for himself and healing from pain [32:42] The MLB Mindset Formula [35:58] Reconnecting with his parents [38:28] Unlocking your power [45:43] The Five Ps [52:03] The power of grounding yourself [01:03:17] Using his voice to impact the world Connecting with the Guest MLB Mindset Story Against All Odds Foundation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheahillenbrand/ Connect with our growing community: Gobundance: https://www.gobundance.com/ Apply: https://www.gobundance.com/membership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gobundance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gobundancegbl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GoBundance Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoBundance Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eodconfections?lang=en Not a millionaire yet but want to be a part of our ecosystem? Check out EMERGE by GoBundance. Enroll Today! https://www.gobundance.com/emerge Interested in starting your own podcast or handing off your production to a qualified team? Email erik@onairbrands.com to learn how we're making the world better, one mic at a time.
As we head into 2022 we want to be intentional about how we use our time and talents. We invited productivity expert Tanya Dalton to kick off the Healthy Way series and the year. Because we don't want to be frantic women running from task to task, responding to the crisis of the minute, but women working out of our priorities with a plan on where we're going and how we'll get there. Tanya shares the Five Ps with us: Purge, Process, Prioritize, Protect, and Propel. These Five Ps set up a weekly and daily framework for deciding what needs to get done and when. It is simple and effective as we consider where we should focus our energies and attention. Tanya also talks to us about "stacking habits", an approach to intentionally build healthy habits into our routines so they become automatic parts of our days. We know productivity and habits can both be unhealthy. Certain mindsets can push us toward the hamster wheel life. That's why we want to focus on them in our Healthy Way series. We want to use our time in a "healthy way". If you are wanting to add some structure to your time, if you would like to be productive, but not frazzled, if you would like to know HOW to decide what you should work on, this episode on healthy productivity and habits is for you.
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On this week in sales we'll be looking at: Sales automation Post COVID lead generation trends Amazon's Hire to Fire strategy News: What's Your Sales Automation Strategy? A recent McKinsey study shows that more than 30% of sales activities can be automated to improve efficiency and effectiveness. However, lack of awareness of automation's potential, inadequate tracking, return on investment (ROI) concerns, and delayed delivery challenges are hindrances to adoption. https://hbr.org/2021/06/whats-your-sales-automation-strategy Automated sales commission platform Spiff secures $46M Companies connect Spiff to their customer relationship management (CRM) platform, business intelligence (BI) tools, or accounting and payment systems to automatically glean real-time sales data. While its prebuilt integrations include the likes of Salesforce, Looker, Snowflake, Quickbooks, and Stripe, the company also follows an API-first philosophy that opens things to just about any data conduit. Through the no-code Spiff commission designer dashboard, companies can combine rules, variables, and conditions around commission payments so that when an employee meets certain preset criteria, they automatically receive their dues. This can support any number of commission structures, including deal splits, ramps, and team roll-ups. https://venturebeat.com/2021/06/01/automated-sales-commission-platform-spiff-secures-46m/ Lead Generation Trends Sales Leaders Should Know sales emails have now effectively doubled from the pre-pandemic baseline — 106% in March and 94% more email volume in April 2021. Sales calls, too, trended up. Call events were up 72% and 65% in March and April 2021, respectively (compared to pre-pandemic baselines). In 2021, we find spending up a staggering 38% in both March and April 2021. The year-over-year uptick is 52%. However, despite buyers' preferences for digital sales interactions — 70%-80% of respondents to McKinsey's research survey prefer over face-to-face — all this activity has not led to increased sales. The HubSpot data indicates closed-won deals cratered early with the uncertainty surrounding the onset of the pandemic (-9% April 2020) and were underwater (up only 1% to negative) seven of the next 11 months. Things seem to have finally reversed in March 2021, popping 13% above the pandemic baseline. The big takeaways here are that more activity is generating fewer results and that this hard work, especially in prospecting or awareness-generating activities, is not currently showing signs of reversing course. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinessdevelopmentcouncil/2021/06/02/lead-generation-trends-sales-leaders-should-know/ Five Ps of Sales Success Five Ps of sales—purpose, precision, personalization, productivity, and profitability. Phil Harrell, a vice president and group director at Forrester, says in the report that modern buyers will place greater emphasis on companies' social and corporate responsibility, and seller candidates will seek more than income when considering job opportunities. Will, how much consideration do customers (or seller candidates) put on social responsibility before making a buying (take a position with a company)? https://www.destinationcrm.com/Articles/CRM-Insights/Insight/The-Five-Ps-of-Sales-Success-147149.aspx Amazon's Controversial ‘Hire to Fire' Practice Reveals a Brutal Truth About Management According to the reporting, managers at the online retailer intentionally hire people that they know they're going to fire. The fact that managers at Amazon might offer someone a job just so they can terminate them isn't even the worst part of the story. See, managers at Amazon have a target rate for annual turnover. Managers are evaluated based on a metric, known as “unregretted attrition rate” (URA). They're expected to lose, either voluntarily or through termination, a specific number of employees every year. If you don't, you're expected to make up for it the following year. Result: Managers are hiring people they otherwise wouldn't, or shouldn't, just so they can later fire them to hit their goal. To be fair, Amazon told Insider that “hire to fire” isn't a policy and goes against Amazon's leadership principles, one of which is “Hire and Develop the Best.” From the company's website: https://apple.news/AlbvHgzD5Tl6lSjHvcyHtzw Do you have to be a practitioner to be a successful coach? (assuming you have access to data…)
Rachel Price provides us with the "Five Ps" of time management to help us choose wisely how to spend and invest our time.
David Helyard brings a message for Compassion Sunday, kicking off May Missions Month
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The Way the World Works: A Tuttle Twins Podcast for Families
Today, Connor and Brittany talk to Scott Donnell, a serial entrepreneur who is giving families and kids the tools they need to start their own businesses.
by Elder Buddy Abernathy (preached 1/03/2021) In this series, Elder Buddy Abernathy has explored the biblical concepts regarding our speech. We have seen that God is concerned with what we say, how we say it, and when we say it. … Read More
Five P's for living in peace and profit | Season 2, Ep 27 We are still looking at living with purpose this week and I am sharing with you my FIVE Ps that will transform your life. Today we will be covering how to rediscover your passion, how to write your purpose statement and how to befriend procrastination. In this episode: I share the importance of living with intention and purpose and finding your passion. When Eeyore is on your shoulder...it's time to go out to play! I let you in on why procrastination can be your friend. The power of our minds to create our reality is incredible...I show you how to harness this power for true success. In all I do I remember my chief purpose: To do more of what you love with who you love! https://www.vivallen.com/blog/peace-and-profit
Five P's for living in peace and profit | Season 2, Ep 27 We are still looking at living with purpose this week and I am sharing with you my FIVE Ps that will transform your life. Today we will be covering how to rediscover your passion, how to write your purpose statement and how to befriend procrastination. In this episode: I share the importance of living with intention and purpose and finding your passion. When Eeyore is on your shoulder...it's time to go out to play! I let you in on why procrastination can be your friend. The power of our minds to create our reality is incredible...I show you how to harness this power for true success. In all I do I remember my chief purpose: To do more of what you love with who you love! https://www.vivallen.com/blog/peace-and-profit
Tracy and Jim chat and chew today over the long-standing topic of professional development. PD may be falling out of favor as a term, but some of the ancient practices are still around, even when they fail to produce measurable results. Tracy and Jim grapple, literally, with this topic and explore a way of looking at professional learning using a Tracy Vandeventer original: the five Ps. What are the five Ps? Listen to this week's episode to find out! Professional development resource littlethings1st.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tracyandjim/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tracyandjim/support
Sermon Date: June 14, 2020Sermon Series: Non-SeriesBiblical Reference: Various textsSpeaker: Benjamin Emery (Lead Pastor)Worship Songs: It Is YouAs The DeerBlessed Be Your NameIn Christ AloneBible Reading Plan: Jeremiah 31:31-40, 32, 33Jeremiah 52, 2 Kings 24-25Ezekiel 1:1-3, 36:1616-38, 37Daniel 1-2Daniel 3-4Memory Verses: Ezekiel 36:26-27Daniel 4:35
Susan Ascher is a Futurist. She also happens to be the Founder of The Ascher Group, her executive and business coaching firm. But mostly, she’s a one-women think tank. She’s been thinking about the nature of work, careers and living a more fulfilling life for as long as she can remember. In this episode Susan shares her Five Ps for thriving in the “Next Normal,” as she calls it, when we finally emerge from our Covid-19 lockdown. Specifically, we chat about: The importance of self-confidence and why you shouldn’t fear failure What she means by “The Pause That Refreshes” Her mantra, “Read to Lead” Pivotal moments in her career and how she seized the opportunities Why she’s looking beyond the New Normal, to her “Next Normal” Regardless of whether you own your own business, or work within a large corporation, what you need to be doing NOW to win during the Covid-19 pandemic, and What you need to do NOW to position yourself for the new future of work Her Five “Ps” Her NEW Five “Ps” and, importantly, HOW and WHEN to apply them What you need to do if you are laid off How to handle a business closing Why you need to move from networking to building deep relationships The importance of “give to get” And so much more Corporations, executives and career-minded individuals rely on Susan for thoughtful advice and the frequent reality check. The best business advice she ever received: “Think like a man, work like a dog, and act like a lady.” “It may sound old-fashioned, Susan muses, but the advice still rings true.” For Susan, the future is NOW. Go out and grab it! Www.SusanAscher.com Susan@SusanAscher.com 973-919-8180
Julio Dalla Costa, Director of Technical Accounting at Bramasol, provides an overview of the Five Ps of Compliance and explains how they relate to each other and mesh together to enable leveraging compliance as a competitive advantage.
Listen as Educator Barnes shares the five Ps educators need to tackle to have successful conferences with parents.
A Rubik's cube holds millions of possible combinations, yet you can solve it in as little as eighteen to twenty moves. Bringing that insight to business, we can see that not all businesses grow at the same speed, and some even fail. In this episode, I am going to share with you the insights I have gathered from reviewing over 4,000 companies with over $1 million in revenue. What I have found are some similarities called the Five Ps. Read on to find out the stages of growth and how you can go out there and generate a steady flow of new clients, more leads, more profits, and even greater freedom. Have you hit a plateau with sales and conversions? Get a steady flow of leads, sales, and profits. Learn more by scheduling a Breakthrough Clarity Session at: http://www.BreakthroughStrategyCall.com.
What does “strategic ambiguity” mean? Marketers, politicians, and others use it all the time. It’s the art of making a claim using language that avoids specifics. So, you can be purposefully vague to derive personal organizational benefit. On the other hand, it creates an environment at companies where employees try to avoid blame. Today, my guest is Karen Martin, president of TKMG and author of Clarity First. She describes how a pervasive lack of clarity strangles business performance and leadership on marketing teams. Some of the highlights of the show include: Definition of Clarity: State of something being easily and accurately understood; similar to transparency, but different from certainty Conveying and receiving information can cause ambiguity or clarity for employees and customers Primary reasons for lack of clarity all come down to fear Ramifications of lack of clarity: Takes time, builds frustration, and creates inefficiencies Five Ps for clarity: Purpose Priorities Process Performance Problem-solving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Visual of the marketing team’s health Profit is not your purpose; profit is the outcome of delivering high value to customers, and purpose is to solve a customer’s problem Are you a clarity avoider, pursuer, or blind? Take Karen’s Clarity First Quiz Where to start to focus on clarity: What do you do? What do you really do? Why does that product, and not something else, to solve a problem? Fearless Workplace: Multiple perspectives, but not a single understanding; feel comfortable having difficult conversations Links: TKMG Clarity First by Karen Martin Clarity First Quiz Clarity Webinars presented by Karen Martin The Outstanding Organization Write a review on iTunes and send a screenshot of it to receive cool CoSchedule swag!
Preparation for worship leading is an important part of the ministry. Some of us like to float along and make things up, but preparation can make even the best of flowing people even better. In this pod we learn how to prepare your heart, your team and yourself for powerful ministry...
Just-In-Time Cafe: Lean Six Sigma, Leadership, Change Management
In this episode we interview power consultant Karen Martin and zero in on the role “purpose” plays in outstanding performance. We’ll give you a glimpse into her latest book, Clarity First, and which “Five Ps” make the difference for smart… The post Podcast: Just-In-Time Cafe, Episode 27 – How Clarity of Purpose Drives Better Improvement Results, With Karen Martin appeared first on GoLeanSixSigma.com.
That's it! It's time to deal with your stuff.Do you collect things? Have a habit of holding onto things? Maybe your plan is a little cluttered? If you're listening to this podcast, something's not working in your relationship with your stuff. Supercharge your brain and reverse memory loss, pick up a copy of Memory Rescue today. - sponsor Clutter is a constant to-do list. It raises your stress level. You have to get a handle on it so you can move on with your life. Tips for Decluttering Start three steps back from your catch-all space. Why are things landing in the catch-all space? Do you have room in your closet for your sweaters or in your garage for your holiday decorations? Make space for the things you're going to put away. Set aside the time to work on decluttering. It's too easy to put it off if it's not scheduled. Have your tools handy. You need a garbage bag, a box for donations, water and snacks. Know it will be work. Set yourself up for success with realistic expectations Give spare stuff to people in your immediate circle. Donate leftovers to local charities. It's easy to let things go when you know they'll be put to good use. Five Ps of Decluttering Pull everything out of the space you're tackling. Put it together. Sort things into piles by similarity. You can see how much of everything you have. Purge. Be honest with yourself about what you use and don't use. Don't feel guilty about the money you spent on stuff you aren't going to use. Put everything back that you've decided to keep. Make sure you have a place to store what you kept. Peace of mind is yours. Clutter doesn't happen overnight so it's going to take time to declutter. Go easy on yourself and focus on small spaces. You'll have to do maintenance on spaces as you bring more stuff into your home. Listen as organizational expert Tracy McCubbin joins Melanie Cole, MS, to help you declutter your life. Sponsor:Supercharge your brain and reverse memory loss, pick up a copy of Memory Rescue today.
That's it! It's time to deal with your stuff.Do you collect things? Have a habit of holding onto things? Maybe your plan is a little cluttered? If you’re listening to this podcast, something’s not working in your relationship with your stuff. Supercharge your brain and reverse memory loss, pick up a copy of Memory Rescue today. - sponsor Clutter is a constant to-do list. It raises your stress level. You have to get a handle on it so you can move on with your life. Tips for Decluttering Start three steps back from your catch-all space. Why are things landing in the catch-all space? Do you have room in your closet for your sweaters or in your garage for your holiday decorations? Make space for the things you’re going to put away. Set aside the time to work on decluttering. It’s too easy to put it off if it’s not scheduled. Have your tools handy. You need a garbage bag, a box for donations, water and snacks. Know it will be work. Set yourself up for success with realistic expectations Give spare stuff to people in your immediate circle. Donate leftovers to local charities. It’s easy to let things go when you know they’ll be put to good use. Five Ps of Decluttering Pull everything out of the space you’re tackling. Put it together. Sort things into piles by similarity. You can see how much of everything you have. Purge. Be honest with yourself about what you use and don’t use. Don’t feel guilty about the money you spent on stuff you aren’t going to use. Put everything back that you’ve decided to keep. Make sure you have a place to store what you kept. Peace of mind is yours. Clutter doesn’t happen overnight so it’s going to take time to declutter. Go easy on yourself and focus on small spaces. You’ll have to do maintenance on spaces as you bring more stuff into your home. Listen as organizational expert Tracy McCubbin joins Melanie Cole, MS, to help you declutter your life. Sponsor:Supercharge your brain and reverse memory loss, pick up a copy of Memory Rescue today.
That's it! It's time to deal with your stuff.Do you collect things? Have a habit of holding onto things? Maybe your plan is a little cluttered? If you're listening to this podcast, something's not working in your relationship with your stuff. Clutter is a constant to-do list. It raises your stress level. You have to get a handle on it so you can move on with your life. Tips for Decluttering Start three steps back from your catch-all space. Why are things landing in the catch-all space? Do you have room in your closet for your sweaters or in your garage for your holiday decorations? Make space for the things you're going to put away. Set aside the time to work on decluttering. It's too easy to put it off if it's not scheduled. Have your tools handy. You need a garbage bag, a box for donations, water and snacks. Know it will be work. Set yourself up for success with realistic expectations Give spare stuff to people in your immediate circle. Donate leftovers to local charities. It's easy to let things go when you know they'll be put to good use. Five Ps of Decluttering Pull everything out of the space you're tackling. Put it together. Sort things into piles by similarity. You can see how much of everything you have. Purge. Be honest with yourself about what you use and don't use. Don't feel guilty about the money you spent on stuff you aren't going to use. Put everything back that you've decided to keep. Make sure you have a place to store what you kept. Peace of mind is yours. Clutter doesn't happen overnight so it's going to take time to declutter. Go easy on yourself and focus on small spaces. You'll have to do maintenance on spaces as you bring more stuff into your home. Listen as organizational expert Tracy McCubbin joins Melanie Cole, MS, to help you declutter your life.
That's it! It's time to deal with your stuff.Do you collect things? Have a habit of holding onto things? Maybe your plan is a little cluttered? If you’re listening to this podcast, something’s not working in your relationship with your stuff. Clutter is a constant to-do list. It raises your stress level. You have to get a handle on it so you can move on with your life. Tips for Decluttering Start three steps back from your catch-all space. Why are things landing in the catch-all space? Do you have room in your closet for your sweaters or in your garage for your holiday decorations? Make space for the things you’re going to put away. Set aside the time to work on decluttering. It’s too easy to put it off if it’s not scheduled. Have your tools handy. You need a garbage bag, a box for donations, water and snacks. Know it will be work. Set yourself up for success with realistic expectations Give spare stuff to people in your immediate circle. Donate leftovers to local charities. It’s easy to let things go when you know they’ll be put to good use. Five Ps of Decluttering Pull everything out of the space you’re tackling. Put it together. Sort things into piles by similarity. You can see how much of everything you have. Purge. Be honest with yourself about what you use and don’t use. Don’t feel guilty about the money you spent on stuff you aren’t going to use. Put everything back that you’ve decided to keep. Make sure you have a place to store what you kept. Peace of mind is yours. Clutter doesn’t happen overnight so it’s going to take time to declutter. Go easy on yourself and focus on small spaces. You’ll have to do maintenance on spaces as you bring more stuff into your home. Listen as organizational expert Tracy McCubbin joins Melanie Cole, MS, to help you declutter your life.
1) Product (Book) This is the most important P. Good marketing helps a bad product fail faster. The question is not “is this book good” the question is “is this the kind of book people would want to buy and then read” Every product has a life cycle. This is particularly true for fiction. Old […] The post 061 – Marketing 101: The Five Ps of Novel Marketing appeared first on Author Media.