Podcasts about Friction

If the internet is an AYCE buffet of unlimited, endless options, there's bound to be items you find disgusting, that will make you physically ill. There's also bound to be items you find delicious AND nourishing and can't get enough of. But a majority of that buffet will be… fine. It will be mediocre filler foods that you don't remember eating at all. You may even fill yourself up on the “just okay ” foods and not realize how much better of a meal it could've been if you'd been more patient or critical with filling your plate. Not to say that mindless consumption isn't incredibly healing, sometimes.I just think it's become normal not to think about anything we engage with, and that can be more toxic than medicinal.It is not all bad, it is not all good, but it is not neutral either. It is what I make of it. It is a reflection of how I engage with it.It, like any tool, can be used as a weapon if we're not being conscious with how we wield it.This is why choosing to engage is such a powerful process.Deciding when it's too much, setting boundaries, creating realistic expectations, and being careful with not letting the algorithm co-opt my agency; all these take conscious effort.The key is staying present and conscious as often as you can.Engaging with shit because you want to, because you make the conscious choice to, not simply because it's there.I think a lot of us have become conditioned to believing “inconvenience is a barrier,” and in reality, on the other side of inconvenience is so much freedom and fulfillment.A healthy amount of resistance is what builds muscles, minds, and ideas. Friction is not the enemy.I think a healthy amount of well-placed friction is the only thing that keeps shit from sliding off the shelves and into a heap on the floor.We are constantly bombarded with shit trying to make us numb, sad, hopeless, defeated, so that we become so overwhelmed with the idea of any additional discomfort (even when it's the good kind) becomes absolutely unbearable.The wealth-hoarding class wants us to be good little cattle who give over our time, data, energy, money, and peace without questioning.So every time we act with intention, we push back against the systems of manipulation, profiting off of our misery.Read episode scripts on Julie's Medium Blog.SUPPORT JULIE (and the show!)DONATE to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund AND THE Sudan Relief FundGET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.comTUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM AND YOUTUBESUBSCRIBE FOR BONUS CONTENT ON PATREON.The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY CULTURE CLASH: MODERN TRAFFIC VS. AMISH BUGGIES Colleague Jim McTague. Jim McTague details the dangerous friction between Amish horse-drawn buggies and automobiles in Lancaster County. With over 30 collisions in 2024 and a recent fatality, McTague attributes the tragedy to impatient motorists who drive carelessly around the buggies, creating a sad and often deadly situation.1941 LANCASTER COUNTY

Jim and Jan tackle the uncomfortable truth about "sand people," those team members who grind everything to a halt, and why even your best glue guy can't overcome the friction they create. Drawing from their coaching experience, Jim and Jan reveal how to identify and deal with sand people before they destroy your team. They explore the telltale signs—projecting, hoarding resources, passive-aggressive behavior—and explain why leaders consistently wait too long to act. They also share the harsh truth that someone who is not performing well is costing more than they produce, and costing opportunities and damaging team morale in ways that are difficult to quantify. In this episode, you'll learn how sand people self-identify through their behavior, the specific ways they inhibit high performance, and most importantly, why it's critical to move quickly.. Find episode 493 on The Leadership Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! Watch this Episode on YouTube | Jim and Jan on "Sand People" - The Hidden Drag on Your Team's Performance https://bit.ly/tlp-493 Key Takeaways [01:35] Jim coined the term "sand people" to describe team members who act as sand in the gears, preventing smooth team operation. [03:05] Jan noted that 60% of people in the U.S. are not in high-value jobs with only 31% engagement, creating a disconnect between economic growth and worker fulfillment. [05:12] Sand people often project by complaining about what others aren't doing, which is exactly what they themselves aren't doing. [07:34] Jan confirmed that one bad person on a team poisons everything, making it impossible to have a successful team experience. [12:33] A-players immediately avoid sand people and start looking for better teams because they expect leaders to uphold standards. [16:04] Jim witnessed Larry Yost pick up a cigarette butt when no one was watching, demonstrating how modeling behavior matters more than words. [19:17] Jan admitted being a sand person as a young cynical military officer, making wisecracks without anyone coaching her on the impact. [21:05] Jim acknowledged being too harsh early in his management career and emphasized the importance of learning from mistakes. [22:06] Jan's biggest business mistake was bragging about new hires then keeping them too long trying to fix them instead of recognizing sunk costs. [23:49] Jim advocated hiring for unteachable qualities like curiosity in salespeople rather than skills you can train. [26:34] Jan recommended "Top Grading" by Brad Smart for distinguishing between easy-to-change skills and hard-to-change qualities like energy and passion. [33:36] Leaders must be attracted to friction to identify where to remove resistance and lubricate the machine for team effectiveness. [29:57] Jan identified two coaching buckets: helping people prioritize time strategically and having difficult conversations about performance expectations. [33:21] And remember… "The path of least resistance is the path of the loser." - H. G. Well Quotable Quotes "If getting rid of people is easy for you and you don't lose sleep over it, you're probably a sociopath." "The day it gets easy for you is the day you've kind of lost your soul." - "We've got to have good friction. Friction that produces traction, not friction that produces drag." "Your culture becomes the worst behavior you tolerate." "One bad person, even if they're a little bad, is way more powerful than the best person for a team." "Look for work, look for things to do, and give more than you take." - "Sand people are limiting your culture. They are in effect a toleration of sub optimal performance of weakness." "If we pay people that aren't getting the job done, then they're either a charity case or they are a thief." "As a leader, I think we need to be attracted to friction." "People are not fine wine." These are the books mentioned in this episode Resources Mentioned The Leadership Podcast | theleadershippodcast.com Sponsored by | www.darley.com Rafti Advisors. LLC | www.raftiadvisors.com Self-Reliant Leadership. LLC | selfreliantleadership.com Jan Rutherford LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/janrutherford Jan Rutherford X | @JanRutherford Jim Vaselopulos LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/jimvaselopulos Jim Vaselopulos xX | @jim_va

James Clear is an expert on behavioral change and habits and the author of the bestselling book Atomic Habits. We discuss the best ways to build new healthy habits and end bad ones without relying on motivation or willpower. Rather than list off categories of tools or acronyms, James explains how anchoring the changes you want to make in your identity and physical environment allows you to make desired changes quickly and ones that stick. Whether your goal is better fitness and physical health, productivity or mental health, you'll learn actionable, zero-cost protocols to build powerful and meaningful habits. Sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Lingo: https://hellolingo.com/huberman Wealthfront*: https://wealthfront.com/huberman Joovv: https://joovv.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Timestamps 00:00:00 James Clear 00:02:57 Common Habits, Tool: Habit Success & Getting Started 00:06:16 Make Starting a Habit Easier, Tool: 4 Laws of Behavior Change 00:10:18 Sponsors: Lingo & Wealthfront 00:13:26 Writing Habits, Seasons & Flexibility; Adaptability, Tool: Bad Day Plan 00:18:42 Consistency, Flow vs Grind, Master Showing Up, Learning & Practice 00:24:54 Chunking, Getting Started at Gym 00:28:01 Flow Don't Fight, Dissatisfaction & Effort, Tool: Identity-Based Habits 00:34:10 Friction, Competition & Effort; Credentials 00:39:38 Make Effort Rewarding, Mindset, Tools: Previsualization, Emphasize Positives 00:45:59 Sponsors: AG1 & Joovv 00:48:56 Reflection & Learning, Tool: Self-Testing; Perfectionism, Tool: Curiosity 00:55:18 Striving vs Relaxation, Balance, Tool: Turn On/Off; Hiking, Nature Reset 01:04:20 Identity & Professional Pursuits; Choosing New Projects; Clinging to Identity 01:14:24 Sponsor: Eight Sleep 01:15:42 Criticism; Identity & Growth 01:21:47 Failure, Identity, Sports, Tool: Rebounding & Reaching; Public Failures 01:30:03 Daily Habits, Tools: Day in Quarters; Never Miss Twice; Meal Timing 01:38:22 Daily Habit Timing & Sequencing, Tool: Mindfully Choose Inputs 01:45:37 Creativity, Specialization vs Generalization; Books 01:51:31 Sponsor: Function 01:53:18 Habits & Context, Environmental Cues, Tools for Minimizing Phone Use 02:02:01 Bad Habits, Checking Phone, Tools for Breaking Bad Habits 02:08:21 Physical & Social Environment, New Habits, Tool: Join/Create Groups 02:18:40 Family, Habits; Kids & Parenting, Tools: Stimulus; Good Conditions 02:26:05 Impact of Habits, Habits as Solutions; Upcoming Projects 02:32:45 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter *This experience may not be representative of other Wealthfront clients, and there is no guarantee of future performance or success. Experiences will vary. The Cash Account, which is not a deposit account, is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.  Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. The base APY is 3.50% on cash deposits as of November 07, 2025, is representative, subject to change, and requires no minimum. If eligible for the overall boosted rate of 4.15% offered in connection with this promo, your boosted rate is also subject to change if the base rate decreases during the 3 month promo period. Funds in the Cash Account are swept to program banks, where it earns the variable APY. New Cash Account deposits are subject to a 2-4 day holding period before becoming available for transfer. Investment advisory services are provided by Wealthfront Advisers LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Securities investments: not bank deposits, bank-guaranteed or FDIC-insured, and may lose value. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comme pour chaques vacances, je vous propose un best-of des épisodes qui ont été dernièrement enregistrés.Comme c'est la période de Noel, j'ai rajouté un petit biais plutôt feel-good et associé aux questionnements profonds.Christopher Laquieze est un penseur autodidacte à la trajectoire singulière.Il n'a pas étudié la philosophie dans un cadre académique classique, mais a construit sa sagesse à travers les épreuves de la vie, la lecture passionnée et une quête personnelle du sens.Il est l'auteur du livre Le Silence de la Joie, une œuvre aussi poétique que profondément philosophique.J'ai découvert Christopher à travers son compte Instagram qui cumule plus de 300 000 followers et que je suivais avec beaucoup d'intérêt, intrigué par la densité et la lucidité de ses propos.Et ce que je peux vous dire, c'est que notre rencontre ne m'a pas déçu — bien au contraire. Dans cette période un peu dystopique et effrayante, j'avoue envie de vous parler de joie et de la manière dont on pouvait la trouver.Et ca tombe bien, dans cet épisode, nous avons plongé ensemble dans une réflexion vertigineuse sur le silence, la joie, le réel et la réalité.Nous avons parlé du silence de la joie, cette joie qui naît sans cause, comme un souffle venu du fond de l'âme.Une joie qui, pour Christopher, est un cri, une forme de révolte face à l'absurdité du monde.J'ai voulu comprendre ce que signifiait pour lui cette forme de joie silencieuse, mais aussi pourquoi il considérait le monde comme “tragique” et comment, malgré tout, il choisit d'y affirmer son existence.Christopher m'a partagé son parcours : une adolescence chaotique, une dépression sévère, une dérive dans la spiritualité dogmatique, et enfin, une renaissance à travers la philosophie.Une philosophie brute, vécue, ancrée dans le réel. Il raconte comment la philosophie l'a aidé à déconstruire des croyances, à abandonner des illusions, mais aussi comment elle peut être déstabilisante, voire destructrice.Nous avons abordé la notion de désir — non pas comme manque, mais comme élan vital — et évoqué des penseurs majeurs : Spinoza, Nietzsche, Camus, Clément Rosset, Pessoa... Autant d'influences qui éclairent sa pensée et nourrissent ses réflexions.Dans cet épisode, j'ai questionné Christopher sur le développement personnel, les dangers de la pensée positive poussée à l'extrême, la mémoire, la solitude, l'amitié, et cette idée si bouleversante : peut-on vraiment “passer à côté de sa vie” ?C'est une conversation d'une rare intensité, lucide, parfois brutale, mais toujours profondément humaine. Une plongée dans l'âme, un dialogue avec nos zones d'ombre, et une invitation à repenser ce que signifie vivre avec joie, malgré tout.Comme soulignée dans l'épisode, si vous souhaitez bénéficier d'une offre exclusive de 15% de réduction sur Saily, c'est ici : www.saily.com/vlan 5 citations marquantes« La joie, c'est apprendre à désespérer sans tomber dans le désespoir. »« Le silence n'est pas une absence de langage, mais une présence de sens. »« Ce n'est pas parce qu'une chose est bonne que je la désire, mais parce que je la désire qu'elle devient bonne. »« La philosophie ne sauve pas toujours ; elle peut aussi nous détruire. »« On ne se définit pas parce qu'on est, mais parce qu'on n'est pas. »10 questions que l'on se poseQu'est-ce que représente pour toi “le silence de la joie” ?Pourquoi qualifies-tu le monde de tragique ?Le silence est-il le grand oublié de notre société connectée ?Pourquoi t'es-tu autant intéressé à la philosophie ?Est-ce que la philosophie peut nous sauver ?Quelle est ta vision du développement personnel aujourd'hui ?Comment animes-tu la joie en toi au quotidien ?Que signifie “désirer ce que l'on a déjà” ?Comment différencies-tu le réel et la réalité ?Est-ce que l'on peut passer à côté de sa vie ?Timestamps00:00 – Introduction : réel vs réalité02:00 – Nos perceptions façonnent notre réalité04:00 – Le langage, la poésie, et la manière de dire le monde06:30 – Mémoire, souvenirs et illusions : quand la fiction transforme le passé09:00 – Solitude, isolement, et rapport à soi12:00 – Peut-on se perdre ? Peut-on passer à côté de sa vie ?15:00 – Nier le réel pour se réfugier dans un récit personnel17:30 – Le deuil, l'imaginaire et les objets symboliques20:00 – Les illusions joyeuses et le risque de désillusion23:00 – L'éternel retour, Spinoza et le désir de ce qui est26:00 – Le conatus et l'énergie vitale du quotidien30:00 – Amour, désir et joie selon Spinoza34:00 – Friction vs confort : le rôle du labeur dans la joie38:00 – Ce que l'on est, ce que l'on n'est pas : se définir par la négation41:00 – Clôture de l'épisode : ouvrir et fermer la porte à l'expérience Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Comme pour chaques vacances, je vous propose un best-of des épisodes qui ont été dernièrement enregistrés.Comme c'est la période de Noel, j'ai rajouté un petit biais plutôt feel-good et associé aux questionnements profonds.Matthieu Dardaillon est entrepreneur social, fondateur de Ticket for Change – une structure qui a accompagné de nombreux projets à impact, dont l'application bien connue Yuka – et il est aussi l'auteur du livre Anti-Chaos. J'avais très envie d'inviter Matthieu, parce que son livre entre incroyablement en résonance avec ce que je cherche à faire avec Vlan! : donner du sens, créer du lien, aider chacun à retrouver de la clarté dans un monde de plus en plus complexe.Dans cet épisode, nous avons eu une conversation très ouverte, presque intime, sur nos peurs, nos contradictions, nos espoirs aussi.On vit une époque de bascule, où tout s'accélère, où les repères se brouillent, où l'impuissance peut nous paralyser.C'est précisément cela que Matthieu aborde dans son ouvrage et dsns notre échange : comment vivre et surtout agir dans un monde chaotique ? Comment retrouver notre pouvoir d'agir dans un système qui semble parfois aller droit dans le mur ?Ce qui m'a frappé, c'est à quel point nos réflexions se croisent. On parle de polycrises, de fin de modèle, de croissance absurde, mais aussi de rêve, de joie d'agir, d'entrepreneuriat du quotidien.Matthieu partage des outils concrets, comme le modèle ABZ ou la règle des deux jours, pour passer de la réflexion à l'action. Il explique aussi pourquoi l'écoute – la vraie, l'écoute empathique et générative – est fondamentale pour co-construire le monde de demain.J'ai aussi osé parler de mes propres contradictions, comme cette tension entre l'envie d'un mode de vie communautaire et l'imaginaire individuel dans lequel j'ai grandi. Et Matthieu, avec beaucoup de bienveillance, m'a aidé à poser des mots là-dessus, à me questionner sur mes valeurs, mes besoins, et sur les petits pas concrets que je peux poser pour avancer vers ce futur désirable.Ce qui est beau dans la pensée de Matthieu, c'est qu'elle ne moralise jamais.Il ne cherche pas à convaincre, mais à inspirer. Il ne juge pas ceux qui n'en font pas assez, mais célèbre ceux qui essaient. Il croit profondément en la puissance de l'exemple, en la valeur de la recherche collective, et surtout en la capacité de chacun à contribuer, depuis là où il est.Cet épisode est un souffle. Un moment suspendu pour réfléchir, ressentir, rêver, mais aussi agir. J'espère qu'il vous parlera autant qu'il m'a nourri. Comme soulignée dans l'épisode, si vous souhaitez bénéficier d'une offre exclusive de 15% de réduction sur Saily, c'est ici : www.saily.com/vlan Citations marquantes« On est chacun contributeur, là où on agit au quotidien. »« Ce qu'il faut, c'est donner envie, pas convaincre. »« Le rêve est une étoile polaire dans le brouillard. »« On a besoin d'imaginer de nouvelles boussoles collectives. »« L'entre-deux-mondes est un lieu d'inconfort, mais aussi de création. »10 questions structurées poséesPourquoi as-tu écrit le livre Anti-Chaos ?Est-il normal de se sentir submergé aujourd'hui ?Quelles sont les causes profondes de cette sensation d'impuissance ?À quoi pourrait ressembler le monde de demain ?Comment peut-on vivre dans l'entre-deux-mondes ?Est-ce que tout le monde peut être un entrepreneur du changement ?Comment bien s'entourer pour réussir un projet à impact ?Quelle est la place du rêve dans un monde en mutation ?Comment gères-tu tes contradictions personnelles ?C'est quoi, pour toi, un rapport sain à l'argent ?Timestamps clés pour YouTube00:00 – Introduction par Grégory Pouy02:00 – Pourquoi Matthieu a écrit Anti-Chaos05:00 – Comprendre le chaos systémique10:00 – Vivre dans l'entre-deux-mondes13:00 – Le nouveau paradigme est déjà en marche18:00 – Reprendre son pouvoir d'agir26:00 – La question de la croissance30:00 – Le rôle du rêve35:00 – Imaginaire collectif vs. réalités personnelles40:00 – Le modèle ABZ : de la vision à l'action47:00 – Le rapport à l'argent51:00 – Les quatre niveaux d'écoute55:00 – Les projets actuels de Matthieu #343 Trouver de la joie dans un monde tragique (partie 1) avec Christopher LaquiezeComme pour chaque vacances, je vous propose un best-of des épisodes qui ont été dernièrement enregistrés.Comme c'est la période de Noel, j'ai rajouté un petit biais plutôt feel-good et associé aux questionnements profonds.Christopher Laquieze est un penseur autodidacte à la trajectoire singulière.Il n'a pas étudié la philosophie dans un cadre académique classique, mais a construit sa sagesse à travers les épreuves de la vie, la lecture passionnée et une quête personnelle du sens.Il est l'auteur du livre Le Silence de la Joie, une œuvre aussi poétique que profondément philosophique.J'ai découvert Christopher à travers son compte Instagram qui cumule plus de 300 000 followers et que je suivais avec beaucoup d'intérêt, intrigué par la densité et la lucidité de ses propos.Et ce que je peux vous dire, c'est que notre rencontre ne m'a pas déçu — bien au contraire. Dans cette période un peu dystopique et effrayante, j'avoue envie de vous parler de joie et de la manière dont on pouvait la trouver.Et ca tombe bien, dans cet épisode, nous avons plongé ensemble dans une réflexion vertigineuse sur le silence, la joie, le réel et la réalité.Nous avons parlé du silence de la joie, cette joie qui naît sans cause, comme un souffle venu du fond de l'âme.Une joie qui, pour Christopher, est un cri, une forme de révolte face à l'absurdité du monde.J'ai voulu comprendre ce que signifiait pour lui cette forme de joie silencieuse, mais aussi pourquoi il considérait le monde comme “tragique” et comment, malgré tout, il choisit d'y affirmer son existence.Christopher m'a partagé son parcours : une adolescence chaotique, une dépression sévère, une dérive dans la spiritualité dogmatique, et enfin, une renaissance à travers la philosophie.Une philosophie brute, vécue, ancrée dans le réel. Il raconte comment la philosophie l'a aidé à déconstruire des croyances, à abandonner des illusions, mais aussi comment elle peut être déstabilisante, voire destructrice.Nous avons abordé la notion de désir — non pas comme manque, mais comme élan vital — et évoqué des penseurs majeurs : Spinoza, Nietzsche, Camus, Clément Rosset, Pessoa... Autant d'influences qui éclairent sa pensée et nourrissent ses réflexions.Dans cet épisode, j'ai questionné Christopher sur le développement personnel, les dangers de la pensée positive poussée à l'extrême, la mémoire, la solitude, l'amitié, et cette idée si bouleversante : peut-on vraiment “passer à côté de sa vie” ?C'est une conversation d'une rare intensité, lucide, parfois brutale, mais toujours profondément humaine. Une plongée dans l'âme, un dialogue avec nos zones d'ombre, et une invitation à repenser ce que signifie vivre avec joie, malgré tout.Comme soulignée dans l'épisode, si vous souhaitez bénéficier d'une offre exclusive de 15% de réduction sur Saily, c'est ici : www.saily.com/vlan 5 citations marquantes« La joie, c'est apprendre à désespérer sans tomber dans le désespoir. »« Le silence n'est pas une absence de langage, mais une présence de sens. »« Ce n'est pas parce qu'une chose est bonne que je la désire, mais parce que je la désire qu'elle devient bonne. »« La philosophie ne sauve pas toujours ; elle peut aussi nous détruire. »« On ne se définit pas parce qu'on est, mais parce qu'on n'est pas. »10 questions que l'on se poseQu'est-ce que représente pour toi “le silence de la joie” ?Pourquoi qualifies-tu le monde de tragique ?Le silence est-il le grand oublié de notre société connectée ?Pourquoi t'es-tu autant intéressé à la philosophie ?Est-ce que la philosophie peut nous sauver ?Quelle est ta vision du développement personnel aujourd'hui ?Comment animes-tu la joie en toi au quotidien ?Que signifie “désirer ce que l'on a déjà” ?Comment différencies-tu le réel et la réalité ?Est-ce que l'on peut passer à côté de sa vie ?Timestamps00:00 – Introduction : réel vs réalité02:00 – Nos perceptions façonnent notre réalité04:00 – Le langage, la poésie, et la manière de dire le monde06:30 – Mémoire, souvenirs et illusions : quand la fiction transforme le passé09:00 – Solitude, isolement, et rapport à soi12:00 – Peut-on se perdre ? Peut-on passer à côté de sa vie ?15:00 – Nier le réel pour se réfugier dans un récit personnel17:30 – Le deuil, l'imaginaire et les objets symboliques20:00 – Les illusions joyeuses et le risque de désillusion23:00 – L'éternel retour, Spinoza et le désir de ce qui est26:00 – Le conatus et l'énergie vitale du quotidien30:00 – Amour, désir et joie selon Spinoza34:00 – Friction vs confort : le rôle du labeur dans la joie38:00 – Ce que l'on est, ce que l'on n'est pas : se définir par la négation41:00 – Clôture de l'épisode : ouvrir et fermer la porte à l'expérienceHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this panel episode, the crew discusses AI platform consolidation, open-source sustainability, and the future of web development. We break down Anthropic's acquisition of Bun, what it means for the JavaScript ecosystem, and whether open-source projects can remain independent as AI companies invest heavily in infrastructure. We also discuss Zig leaving GitHub, growing concerns around AI-first developer tools, npm security vulnerabilities, and supply-chain risk in modern software. The episode wraps with hot takes on AI infrastructure costs, developer productivity, and practical advice for engineers navigating today's rapidly changing tech landscape. Resources Anthropic acquires Bun as Claude Code hits $1B milestone: https://www.anthropic.com/news/anthropic-acquires-bun-as-claude-code-reaches-usd1b-milestone Zig quits GitHub, says Microsoft's AI obsession ruined the service: https://ziglang.org/news/migrating-from-github-to-codeberg/ Shai-Hulud: 1K+ npm packages & 27K repos infected: https://helixguard.ai/blog/malicious-sha1hulud-2025-11-24 IBM CEO says AI data center spending “won't pay off” at current costs: https://www.businessinsider.com/ibm-ceo-big-tech-ai-capex-data-center-spending-2025-12 We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were recommended by a friend? Fill out our listener survey (https://t.co/oKVAEXipxu)! https://t.co/oKVAEXipxu Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Elizabeth, at elizabeth.becz@logrocket.com (mailto:elizabeth.becz@logrocket.com), or tweet at us at PodRocketPod (https://twitter.com/PodRocketpod). Check out our newsletter (https://blog.logrocket.com/the-replay-newsletter/)! https://blog.logrocket.com/the-replay-newsletter/ Follow us. Get free stickers. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, fill out this form (https://podrocket.logrocket.com/get-podrocket-stickers), and we'll send you free PodRocket stickers! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket provides AI-first session replay and analytics that surfaces the UX and technical issues impacting user experiences. Start understanding where your users are struggling by trying it for free at LogRocket.com. Try LogRocket for free today. (https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr) Chapters 01:00 – Meet the Panel: Paige, Jack, and Paul 02:00 – Anthropic Acquires Bun: First Reactions 05:30 – What the Bun Acquisition Means for JavaScript Runtimes 09:00 – Open Source Funding, Independence, and New Exit Models 14:30 – Zig Leaves GitHub: AI-First Platforms and OSS Friction 20:30 – GitHub, Copilot, and Developer Experience Tradeoffs 24:30 – npm Security, Supply Chain Attacks, and Trust at Scale 31:00 – Are We Too Dependent on Big Tech Platforms? 36:30 – AI Infrastructure Costs and the Sustainability Question 43:00 – Small Models, Local AI, and the Future of Inference 50:30 – Hot Takes: Subscriptions, Burnout, and Developer Frustration 58:30 – Security Alerts, Tooling Wins, and Final Thoughts Special Guest: Jack Herrington.

What We Cover In This Episode: The first "step" you must optimize before a client even steps through the doors of your studio [4:48] What you can do to eliminate friction in the decision-making process by using proper, descriptive class names and difficulty levels [5:33] The deliberate actions and communication strategies that keep new clients engaged long enough to solidify fitness habits [10:11] How to begin creating certainty and a clear starting point for your clients [12:15] Why it's important to understand that your welcome email is not a suggestion, it's a directive [13:03] The key reasons that your pricing menu and class schedule should be "boring" [16:17] A reminder that clients need tangible evidence of their consistency and progress to feel like a true part of your community [18:33]   Quotes:  "Studios are not losing members because their classes are bad, they are losing members before they even get to that point because they are unintentionally making it harder for the client to know what the next step is." [Nick, 0:47] "There's so many dynamics that go into an intro offer that your title needs to do the heavy lifting so they do click in, read more, and understand exactly who that membership is for." [Nick, 9:57] "We want to create certainty throughout this process, so if your intro offer has multiple paths, the clients will choose none." [Nick, 12:28]    LINKS:  Got a Question? Book a Call with the fitDEGREE Team!  Learn More About All of Our Partners (Including LoopSpark & LezVU) and Get Exclusive Offers Visit the fitDEGREE Knowledge Base Send Megan Your Playlist or Discuss the Podcast Here!  fitDEGREE's Business Portal support@fitDEGREE.com https://www.instagram.com/fitdegree/ ​​https://www.instagram.com/fitspot_guru/  https://www.fitdegree.com/blog  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChJ5rK6zWPXjbxtUQx3ys9Q https://www.tiktok.com/@megan_fitdegree    

Mike & Tommy dive into the challenges posed by Microsoft's Fabric IQ, exploring the friction it creates within organizations as they redefine semantics. They discuss how this shift impacts culture, politics, and collaboration, offering practical strategies for successful adoption.https://blog.fabric.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/introducing-fabric-iq-the-semantic-foundation-for-enterprise-ai?ft=AllGet in touch:Send in your questions or topics you want us to discuss by tweeting to @PowerBITips with the hashtag #empMailbag or submit on the PowerBI.tips Podcast Page.Visit PowerBI.tips: https://powerbi.tips/Watch the episodes live every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 730am CST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/powerbitipsSubscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/230fp78XmHHRXTiYICRLVvSubscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/explicit-measures-podcast/id1568944083‎Check Out Community Jam: https://jam.powerbi.tipsFollow Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcarlo/Follow Tommy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommypuglia/

Today's guest is Mary Ann Miller, VP and Fraud Executive Advisor at Prove. Mary Ann brings extensive experience in fraud prevention, identity risk, and digital onboarding across financial services. Mary Ann joins Emerj Senior Editor, Marilie Fouchè, to discuss how financial institutions are applying data and AI to modernize customer onboarding while managing fraud, risk, and regulatory requirements. Mary Ann also breaks down how AI-driven identity verification can automate manual checks, safely support data pre-fill, and flag suspicious or non-human activity earlier in the onboarding process. The conversation highlights how these workflow changes can reduce operational burden, lower customer abandonment, and improve fraud outcomes without slowing down legitimate customers. Want to share your AI adoption story with executive peers? Click emerj.com/e2 for more information and to be a potential future guest on Emerj's flagship 'AI in Business' podcast! Learn how brands work with Emerj and other Emerj Media options at emerj.com/ad1.

The latest episode of Running It Back dives into the "unceremonious" exit of Chris Paul from the Los Angeles Clippers, a move Mike Palmer views as a masterstroke in locker room management. Mike and Tarlin Ray are joined for the first time by Isaac Tellechea, the newest addition to the Running It Back team who will be helping behind the scenes and joining the occasional taping. Isaac jumps right into the fire, offering a Miami Heat fan's perspective on what real veteran leadership looks like versus the "Too Alpha" style that might be holding CP3 back in his twilight years. The trio debates whether Chris Paul's legendary high expectations have crossed the line into toxicity. Tarlin, the resident "Chris Paul Apologist," argues that a 6-foot point guard who controls the game with a legendary IQ deserves a sunset tour. Mike, however, isn't buying the "Point God" narrative without a championship ring to back it up, suggesting that CP3's rigid style makes him less of a leader and more of a "ball-dominant" force that can eventually alienate a roster. The conversation covers the aging Clippers roster and the friction caused when Paul reportedly tried to switch defensive assignments for Kawhi Leonard, which legendary coach Jeff Van Gundy noted was outside Paul's latitude. Isaac compares Paul's current stage to Udonis Haslem, questioning why CP3 hasn't transitioned into a "Yoda-like" player-coach role that elevates teammates without the alpha friction. The guys also engage in a lightning round ranking Paul against the likes of Isiah Thomas, Jason Kidd, and John Stockton, while wondering if there's a graceful ending left for him—perhaps babysitting Bronny on the Lakers. Episode Time Stamps [00:00:00] Welcome to Running it Back: Leadership and Point Gods. [00:01:00] Introducing Isaac Tellechea: The newest "eyeball witness" to the pod. [00:01:50] Fantasy Football updates and the status of Tarlin's dog, Chia. [00:02:40] The "unceremonious" Clippers exit: Chris Paul sent home. [00:05:00] Friction with Kawhi Leonard and Jeff Van Gundy's reaction. [00:07:50] The Alpha Debate: Does leadership require a "chip" for validation? [00:12:30] Comparing leadership: Steve Jobs and driving results through "toxic" environments. [00:15:30] "Too Alpha": Comparing CP3 to Jordan, Kobe, and Jalen Brunson. [00:18:40] The Udonis Haslem (UD) comparison: Learning to downshift leadership. [00:20:50] CP3's Phoenix impact vs. his current statistical "downshift". [00:25:20] The Russ (Westbrook) vs. CP3 comparison: Wild energy vs. calculated dominance. [00:26:40] Lightning Round: Ranking the greatest PG leaders in NBA history. [00:30:50] Future Forecast: Would you hire Chris Paul as a head coach? [00:32:30] Final thoughts on CP3's legacy and wrapping up Isaac's debut.

 COLD WAR RISE AND POLITICAL FALL Colleague James M. Scott. After the war, LeMay rose to lead the Strategic Air Command (SAC) and became Air Force Chief of Staff. However, his blunt, non-political nature caused friction with figures like Robert McNamara and JFK during the Cold War. He infamously suggested bombing Vietnam"back to the stone age," echoing his approach to Japan. In his 1965 autobiography, he expressed no regret for the firebombing, viewing it as necessary to end the war. His reputation suffered permanently after he ran as vice president on George Wallace's segregationist ticket in 1968. NUMBER 8 1945 OKINAWA 

Dating ~ I'm dating an older woman and there is a lot of friction. Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook).

Send us a textIntro: Love Song by Sara BareillesAlbum 8: King of the Delta Blues Singers, Vol. 1 & 2 by Robert Johnson (1936)Song 1: Terraplane BluesSong 2: Me and the Devil BluesSong 3: They're Red HotAlbum 7: The Photo Album by Death Cab for Cutie (2001)Song 1: Steadier FootingSong 2: Why You'd Want to Live HereSong 3: Blacking Out the Friction

Welcome to the Health Marketing Collective, where strong leadership meets marketing excellence.In today's episode, we're joined by Vasanta Pundarika, CEO of Lotuspring, a renowned healthcare investment banker, and trusted advisor to industry leaders who are working to bridge the gap between clinical conviction and sustainable scale—especially in women's and behavioral health. Hosted by Sara Payne, this powerful conversation dives deep into why so many healthcare brands are missing a pivotal movement in women's health, what it takes to truly earn women's trust, and how marketing, operations, and clinical teams can come together to create meaningful experiences that serve women holistically.Women's health is having a moment—but as Vasanta shares, it's more accurately a movement, driven by years of systemic gaps and a growing recognition that the status quo isn't enough. Despite the buzz, many organizations talk about leading in women's health without making necessary investments or creating real, differentiated experiences for female patients. A veteran in both finance and healthcare, Vasanta unpacks what ‘good' truly looks like when brands commit to women's health. From aligning marketing strategy with clinical substance, to collaborating across the C-suite, to acknowledging and addressing patient experience pain points—today's episode lays out a clear, actionable path for healthcare leaders and marketers ready to close the gap and build genuine, lasting trust with women.The discussion explores real-world pitfalls like “pink washing,” the underestimation of women's health complexity, and siloed planning between departments. Vasanta Pundarika also highlights industry standouts and the need for both niche and broad-based organizations to step up. Specific case studies in behavioral health, perimenopause, and cardiac care underscore the urgency of creating inclusive solutions, not just for women but for the health of families and communities at large.Thank you for listening to the Health Marketing Collective, where strong leadership meets marketing excellence. The future of healthcare depends on it.Key Takeaways:1. Move Beyond “Pink Washing”:Simply rebranding existing services or adding “women's health” messaging is not enough. Vasanta cautions against the pitfall of making things “pink” instead of developing real, differentiated clinical protocols and care pathways that address women's unique healthcare needs. Authenticity and substance, not symbolic gestures, win trust.2. Patient Experience Is the Product:Women's trust is built—or broken—in the details of the patient journey. Friction, complexity, or mismatched promises quickly erode brand loyalty. Brands that reduce barriers, provide holistic navigation, and deliver truly seamless experiences demonstrate that they “see” and value their female patients.3. Alignment Across Marketing, Clinical, and Operations Is Essential:Growth in women's health—and sustainable, trusted brands—requires collaborative strategy development. Vasanta recommends convening marketing, clinical, operations, and strategy leaders together to ensure what's being marketed is real, deliverable, and meaningfully distinct for women.4. Word of Mouth and Community Influence Are Powerful Drivers:The “voice of the customer”—listening to real women, collecting feedback, and amplifying their positive experiences—matters immensely in healthcare. Pilots, testimonials, and sharing what works for women allows brands to build authentic, organic trust and a broader community impact.5. Don't Underestimate the Scope of Women's Health Needs:Women's health extends far beyond OBGYN care. Behavioral health, heart health, and other specialties have unique female presentations and logistical barriers. Leaders must invest...

The biggest threat to consumer financial health isn't inflation, stagnant wages, or market volatility, but the financial system itself. Not because it's failing, but because it's been silently optimized to benefit the most educated, the wealthiest, and the most sophisticated players. In the new book Fixed, a harsh truth is revealed: from daily saving and borrowing to education loans, insurance, and retirement planning, personal finance is designed to disadvantage the very people it seeks to help. Complexity becomes a source of profit. Friction turns into a deliberate feature. And billions of people, from young families to aging retirees, are left making high-stakes decisions within a system stacked against them. Today on Banking Transformed, I'm joined by the co-author of the book, Tarun Ramadorai. We explore how we got here, why consumers struggle with even the most basic financial choices, and most importantly, what it will take to restore fairness, trust, and transparency. If you care about the future of consumer banking, financial well-being, or rebuilding confidence in the system, this is a conversation you can't afford to miss.

Hey everybody, this is a special Christmas episode where I'm joined by Michael Morelli (Personalist Manifesto podcast) and Paul Hoard (professor at The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology) for a live conversation about what the Incarnation has to say to our algorithmically-mediated moment. We get into Advent as a season of waiting in a world obsessed with immediacy and prediction—drawing on Lacan's understanding of desire, Hartmut Rosa on resonance, and Byung-Chul Han's "hell of the same" to explore how our devices have trained us to be unable to tolerate longing. We talk about incarnation versus ex-carnation (yes, we went there), why smoothness is a trap, how the manger subverts our fantasies of a powerful God, and what Bonhoeffer's Christ-reality hermeneutic might offer disciples trying to encounter genuine otherness in a world of narcissistic loops and NPC-ification. Paul brings the psychoanalytic heat on disgust, love, and why intimacy requires being changed by the other, and Michael reminds us that the cosmos hasn't actually been hijacked by Silicon Valley—despite appearances. We also talk about Black Mirror, The Good Place, board games, and whether Star Trek is secretly fascist. It's nerdy, it's hopeful, and it's exactly the kind of thing you need while driving to Christmas gatherings with sleeping family members in the car. You can WATCH the conversation on YouTube Join us at Theology Beer Camp, October 8-10, in Kansas City!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠UPCOMING ONLINE CLASS: The Rise of the Nones⁠⁠⁠ One-third of Americans now claim no religious affiliation. That's 100 million people.  But here's what most church leaders get wrong: they're not all the same. Some still believe in God. Some are actively searching. Some are quietly indifferent. Some think religion is harmful.  Ryan Burge & Tony Jones have conducted the first large-scale survey of American "Nones", which reveals 4 distinct categories—each requiring a different approach. Understanding the difference could transform everything from your ministry to your own spiritual quest. ⁠⁠⁠Get info & join the donation-based class (including 0) here.⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Homebrewed Christianity ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠production. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Homebrewed Christianity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theology Nerd Throwdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Rise of Bonhoeffer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcasts for more theological goodness for your earbuds. Join over 75,000 other people by joining our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack - Process This!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get instant access to over 50 classes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TheologyClass.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the podcast, drop a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, send ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠feedback/questions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠member of the HBC Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stop running away from the tough conversations—start cultivating Fruitful Friction® instead. Our guest, Hilary Blair, CEO, CSP Speaker, Leadership Coach, and Group Facilitator, is here to explain why embracing that "messy middle" is essential for true innovation and team co-creation. She unpacks how to move beyond merely being polite, which can act as a wall, to adopt a kindly direct approach that honors relationships and builds trust. Hilary shares practical, actionable methods like "rocking your awkward" and leveraging playfulness to expand the space between "avoid" and "attack," helping you master the art of the proactive reset to elevate your communication, connection, and business results.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://pennyzenker360.com/positive-productivity-podcast/

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Most brands think their messaging is clear. Their customers often disagree. In this episode of Frictionless Growth Marketing, Sonia Thompson sits down with Dr. J.J. Peterson — marketing and communication expert, former Head of StoryBrand, and co-host of the globally top-ranked Marketing Made Simple podcast — to unpack how messaging can either remove friction or quietly block business growth at every stage of the customer journey. Together, they explore why unclear messaging is one of the most overlooked sources of friction in marketing — and how it leads to lost trust, stalled conversion, and missed growth opportunities, especially with today's identity-rich, values-driven consumers. This episode will help you spot where your messaging may be slowing customers down — and how to realign it to drive business growth. You'll learn: How unclear messaging creates friction across the customer journey Why customers need to see themselves in your story to take action How storytelling increases clarity, trust, and conversion Where brands unintentionally push customers away with their language and positioning How to communicate with empathy and authority — without sounding generic or salesy Why clear, human messaging is essential for sustainable business growth Dr. Peterson also shares powerful real-world examples, lessons from working with global brands, and insights on how leaders can show up as guides — not heroes — in their customers' stories. If you want to improve customer experience, remove messaging friction, and drive business growth through clearer, more human communication, this episode will help you see exactly where to start.

The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the one-hundredth-and-nineteenth episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.' Hosted by COL Ricky Taylor, the Commander of Ops Group (COG). Today's guest is the Commanding General for the fabled 82nd Airborne Division, MG Brandon Tegtmeier, All American 06. The 82nd Airborne Division specializes in joint forcible entry operations via vertical envelopment, both airborne and air assault, into denied areas with a U.S. Department of Defense requirement to respond to crisis contingencies anywhere in the world within 18 hours. They have the Hollywood call-sign of “All American” Division and the motto of “In Air, On Land.”   This episode explores trends and best practices observed through the lens of an airborne division preparing for large-scale combat operations, with a consistent emphasis on fundamentals, training management, and condition setting at echelon. The discussion reinforces that success at division level is anchored in company-level and below proficiency, arguing that brigades and divisions can adapt rapidly during a CTC rotation, but deficiencies in small-unit fundamentals cannot be fixed once in contact. A recurring theme is the deliberate decompression of training—allowing platoons, companies, and battalions sufficient time to learn, rehearse, and apply lessons rather than rushing through compressed events. This approach enables leaders to internalize battle drills, reduce cognitive load under stress, and fight effectively in JRTC's “friction factory,” where units are tested under sustained pressure, casualties, logistics shortfalls, and enemy contact.    From an operational perspective, the episode highlights how airborne formations must think differently about setting conditions across the fight, integrating intelligence, fires, sustainment, protection, and deception over time rather than relying on single convergence moments. Key topics include commander-driven MDMP, disciplined risk dialogue between commanders and staffs, and the necessity of clearly articulating information requirements to higher headquarters when organic collection assets are limited. The conversation also addresses emerging best practices such as protecting long-range fires, using maneuver forces to enable deep effects, embracing deception and EMCON to survive on a transparent battlefield, and offloading risk to robotics and UAS through formations like the MFRC. Sustainment realities for light forces—especially water and ammunition management following airborne or austere insertions—are repeatedly emphasized as decisive factors. Taken together, the episode presents a clear message: airborne divisions win by mastering fundamentals, deliberately preparing leaders at every echelon, and synchronizing effects over time to preserve combat power and maintain momentum in LSCO.    Part of S01 “The Leader's Laboratory” series.   Don't forget to check-out XVIII Airborne Corps' social media pages, their handles are ‘82ndAirborneDivision' on Facebook, ‘82ndABNDiv' on X, and ‘82ndairbornediv' on Instagram.   For additional information and insights from this episode, please check-out our Instagram page @the_jrtc_crucible_podcast.   Be sure to follow us on social media to keep up with the latest warfighting TTPs learned through the crucible that is the Joint Readiness Training Center.   Follow us by going to: https://linktr.ee/jrtc and then selecting your preferred podcast format.   Again, we'd like to thank our guests for participating. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and review us wherever you listen or watch your podcasts — and be sure to stay tuned for more in the near future.   “The Crucible – The JRTC Experience” is a product of the Joint Readiness Training Center.

What happens when a flex workspace veteran with decades of global experience decides the future isn't about branded coworking takeovers—but about making flex invisible so the building itself can thrive? In this episode, Andrea Pirrotti, Head of Real Estate at infinitSpace, shares her unconventional approach to helping landlords activate underutilized space without heavy CapEx, long lease-up timelines, or the friction that comes with traditional flex operators. Andrea's background is extensive—she ran global marketing for IWG across 65 countries, led operations at Office Evolution, and now she's bringing a Dutch operator's profitable, partnership-first model to the Americas. We cover: Why spec suites look like a solution but often lose money for landlords How infinitSpace's semi-white-label model (Beyond) blends into a building's existing design and brand The fatal mistakes operators make that Andrea's team capitalizes on when taking over failed spaces Why "high optics, low friction" (like a barista at the entrance) creates outsized value without blowing budgets The magic 10% rule: why every building should dedicate at least 10% of inventory to flex Why banks still don't know how to value flex revenue—and what needs to change If you're a landlord wondering whether flex makes sense for your building, or an operator curious about partnership models that actually work, this conversation is essential listening. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Andrea Pirrotti on LinkedIn infinitSpace website Everything Coworking Featured Resources: Masterclass: 3 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Opening a Coworking Space Coworking Startup School Community Manager University Follow Us on YouTube

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Kevin Brown is a Co-Founder and CEO of Friction Labs. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Kevin talks to us about: How to be innovative and create products based on needs The importance of helping athletes find an edge to improve their performance Why finding your North Star as an entrepreneur is beneficial Visit our website at https://isaiahcastilleja.podbean.com/ Please visit our sponsors and show them some appreciation for their support. Visit Teambuildr at www.teambuildr.com Visit The Strength and Conditioning Co at https://thestrengthandconditioningco.com/ Visit BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.com/

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Mike Francesa discusses the impact of major NFL injuries to stars like Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons. He also fields listener questions on the Giants, Jets, and Yankees. Plus, is friction within the Mets roster limiting the team's potential? 00:00 NFL injuries devastating star players 04:40 Difficult news week 06:40 Email reactions: Giants draft & Dart 08:40 Mendoza a terrible Heisman winner? 12:49 NBA Cup important? 14:10 How do Mets save offseason? 19:05 Lindor and Soto were never "buddy-buddy" 23:20 Yankee's quiet offseason 28:55 How will Alonso do in Baltimore? 30:45 Worst Jets season?

In this episode of Talk Commerce, Brent Peterson interviews Justin Aronstein, Chief Product Officer at Mobile1st. They discuss the importance of revenue per visitor in e-commerce, the role of friction in the shopping experience, and key metrics for success. Justin shares insights on the future of AI in e-commerce, the necessity of mobile-first design, and practical advice for preparing for the holiday sales season. The conversation emphasizes understanding customer needs and creating a seamless shopping experience.Mobile1st focuses on increasing revenue per visitor.Friction in the shopping experience can be beneficial if used correctly.Conversion rates are not the most important metric; revenue per visitor is key.Understanding customer emotions is crucial for driving sales.AI is becoming increasingly important in e-commerce, but traditional channels still matter.Designing for mobile is essential as most traffic comes from mobile devices.Product detail pages should address customer concerns and build trust.Hard abandonment campaigns can help recover lost sales.E-commerce directors face unique challenges that require tailored solutions.Having fun at work is essential for job satisfaction.Chapters00:00Introduction to Justin Aronstein02:13Mobile First: Revolutionizing E-commerce04:42Understanding User Insights and Emotional Connection10:38Key Metrics for E-commerce Success12:45The Future of AI in E-commerce16:27Designing for Mobile: The Ongoing Challenge21:43Preparing for Black Friday: Essential Tips24:34Introduction to Personal Freedom24:35The Power of Choice

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Reach Out Via Text! In this Friday episode Jeremiah Jennings slows things down and walks business owners through how to intentionally prepare for the year ahead rather than waiting for January to make changes. He reflects on how fast life and business move and why presence priorities and discipline matter more than ever as companies grow. Jeremiah breaks down four critical focus areas for twenty twenty six including labor and talent strategy customer experience technology adoption and financial discipline. He explains how Growing Green Landscapes is adjusting schedules to improve productivity and family time retaining skilled leaders through purpose and growth and building better systems instead of adding more people. The episode also dives into follow up systems pricing reviews payroll discipline and how AI and modern software can reduce friction and increase profit. This is a practical and mindset driven roadmap for owners who want sustainable growth without burnouSupport the show 10% off LMN Software- https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/growinggreenpodcast Signup for our Newsletter- https://mailchi.mp/942ae158aff5/newsletter-signup Book A Consult Call-https://stan.store/GrowingGreenPodcast Lawntrepreneur Academy-https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ The Landscaping Bookkeeper-https://thelandscapingbookkeeper.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/growinggreenlandscapes/ Email-ggreenlandscapes@gmail.com Growing Green Website- https://www.growinggreenlandscapes.com/

This podcast is brought to you by Outcomes Rocket, your exclusive healthcare marketing agency. Learn how to accelerate your growth by going to⁠ outcomesrocket.com Clean, connected data is becoming the foundation for real progress in patient access, affordability, and care delivery. In this episode, Lynne Nowak, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Surescripts, shares how her team is using data, automation, and emerging technologies to remove friction across the healthcare system. She explains how greater interoperability improves information flow among providers, payers, pharmacies, and patients, especially benefiting underserved populations. Lynne details how her organization evaluates AI by focusing on its real-world impact, utilizing it for high-value tasks such as reviewing complex medical records for prior authorizations and digitizing benefit verification. She also highlights new insights such as “first-fill abandonment” and previews upcoming work in adherence analytics, price transparency, and direct-to-patient capabilities. Tune in and discover how smarter data, automation, and real-time insights are transforming access, adherence, and the patient experience across the care continuum. Resources Connect with and follow Lynne Nowak on LinkedIn. Follow Superscripts on LinkedIn and visit their website!

Dans cet épisode, Laurent Kretz reçoit Graziella Kaeuffer, directrice de l'Expérience Client Omnicanal chez Courir, leader français de la sneaker lifestyle avec plus de 350 magasins dans le monde. Elle y décrypte un marché en pleine transformation : la casualisation du travail, la montée en puissance des sneakers portées par les femmes, l'explosion des collaborations, et une conscience écologique qui s'installe enfin dans l'univers de la basket. Mais le cœur du sujet, c'est l'omnicanalité. Permettre au client d'accéder à sa paire, où qu'elle soit, voilà sa conviction. Graziella explique la construction de ce système, et le défi permanent d'embarquer les équipes magasins pour que la fluidité devienne la norme, du web à la caisse.Au programme : 00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:02 - Le parcours 100% retail de Graziella00:09:11 - Courir : histoire, positionnement et concurrence00:14:59 - Le marché de la sneaker en mutation00:25:14 - L'omnicanalité selon Courir00:31:50 - Parcours client & arbitrages magasins / web00:39:09 - Outils magasins, formation des équipes00:45:44 - Fidélité & walletisation : la refonte du site MyCourirEt quelques dernières infos à vous partager :Suivez Le Panier sur Instagram @lepanier.podcast !Inscrivez- vous à la newsletter sur lepanier.io pour cartonner en e-comm !Écoutez les épisodes sur Apple Podcasts, Spotify ou encore Podcast AddictHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this episode, Brian Berkowitz, Chief Product Officer at Lyric, discusses how AI, data, and trusted intelligence zones can reduce administrative friction, strengthen collaboration between payers and providers, and build a more transparent and efficient payment integrity ecosystem.This episode is sponsored by Lyric.ai.

In this episode, we break down simple, high-impact ways to reduce friction in your content so your audience watches longer, engages more, and actually finds you through AI search. You'll learn how to strengthen your first 3 seconds, use captions and readable text, write AI-optimized captions, improve pacing, and make your videos more accessible and easier to understand. We also cover how to answer audience questions up front, create repeatable series formats, tailor your CTAs, and remove steps between viewers and action. If you want to grow on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube in 2026, this episode will help you create clearer, more engaging, and more discoverable content.Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmaseditionAnd sign up for our email newsletter.

For episode 650 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Kyle Sonlin, President of the Global Settlement Network.Global Settlement's blockchain allows for payments, tokenization and stablecoin solutions to empower financial institutions and governments to integrate blockchain and digital assets into their business in a secure, compliant, and interoperable way—all in one place. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) SUMSUB(0:44) Introduction(1:18) Who is Kyle Sonlin?(3:26) What is Global Settlement Network?(8:26) Importance of stablecoins in the future(10:53) Friction points in TradFi(11:37) SUMSUB(12:04) Is Quantum a threat to Crypto?(13:30) Global Settlement Network at Blockchain Futurist(15:34) How to contact GSN 

Let's be honest for a second. Most people aren't selling from their vision; they're selling from survival. That tightness in your chest or that hesitation before you pick up the phone? It isn't a flaw—it's biology. Your brain is wired to protect you first and expand you second. But here's the hard truth: you cannot stay in survival mode and expand at the same time. When your income is tied to your safety, your creativity flatlines, your risk tolerance vanishes, and you suffocate the deal before you even walk into the room. In this episode, we are stripping down the "hustle harder" rhetoric and looking at the raw neuroscience of performance. We're exploring the gap between who you are right now and the version of you that commands the room effortlessly. We break down why your subconscious views growth as a threat, how to rewrite your internal narrative, and why identity always supersedes strategy. This isn't just about closing a sale; it's about regulating your nervous system so you can actually see the opportunities standing right in front of you. Here's what we're getting into: The Science of Survival: Why financial pressure literally lowers your cognitive ability and blinds you to creative solutions. Friction as Fuel: How to reframe fear not as a stop sign, but as the heat necessary for your next quantum leap. Presence is the Strategy: Why your "calm" closes more deals than any script, and why your identity is the ultimate funnel. The Human Advantage: Why AI can scale your output but will never replace your intuition, empathy, and embodied presence. It's time to stop shrinking to fit the room and start expanding to own it. Remember, the deal is always spiritual before it is strategic.    Membership info here: https://3daychallenge.elysearcher.com/

Episode 260In this podcast, New York Times best-selling author and astrologer Chani Nicholas discusses the astrology of the week and what it might mean for us all.The astrology of the week of December 8th, 2025, gets crunchy. Mars (the planet of action) and Saturn (the planet of limits) square off, causing friction between what we want to do and what we have to. And Mercury (the cosmic communicator) opposes Uranus (the revolutionary), sparking disruptive conversations. Our job? Drown out the noise and stay focused on our priorities. And remember: You don't have to do it alone. Ask for help and see who comes through.This episode covers:Mars' square to Saturn on Monday, December 8thThe end of Neptune's retrograde on Wednesday, December 10thMercury's opposition to Uranus on Wednesday, December 10thVenus' square to the lunar nodes on Wednesday, December 10thMercury's trine to Neptune on Thursday, December 11thMercury's entrance into Sagittarius on Thursday, December 11thMercury's sextile to Pluto on Saturday, December 13thMars' entrance into Capricorn on Sunday, December 14thThis episode was recorded on 10/31/2025.For more, check out your free daily horoscope on the homepage of the CHANI app — now on iOS and Android.Want to know what Chani's reading beyond the astro? Join her book club, The Next Chapter, to explore her favorite titles and build community around books that reckon with and reimagine the world we're living in.P.S. If you're looking for an astrological map, compass, and collaborator for the coming year, check out our 2026 Astro Planner. Packed with 300 pages of practical magic, it was crafted by a team of trained astrologers, which means it has everything you need to manifest your best year yet. Order yours at chani.com. But don't snooze — it sells out every year.The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.

Australian artist Meyrick Kaminski spent twelve years in Germany. This experience has shaped him not only as a person, but even more so as an artist. In an interview, the Melbourner explains why he chose Braunschweig over the art capital Berlin. He also talks about the question of whether German history prevents healthy discourse and about German vans in West Africa. - Meyrick Kaminski ist Künstler. Der Australier hat zwölf Jahre in Deutschland verbracht. Diese Erfahrung hat ihn nicht nur als Person, sondern vor allem als Künstler geprägt. Im Interview erzählt der Melbourner, warum er Braunschweig der Kunsthauptstadt Berlin vorzog. Es geht auch um die Frage, ob die deutsche Geschichte einen gesunden Diskurs verhindert und um deutsche Kleintransporter in Westafrika.

What Does a Perfect Bowling Game Have in Common With Top-Performing Sales Reps? Walk into a bowling alley on a Friday night, and you'll see a scene that looks like pure recreation. The crash of pins, the rumble of conversation, the squeak of shoes on the approach. But beneath all that noise is something far more serious: discipline, repetition, emotional control, and the relentless pursuit of mastery. That's the real game. And it's the exact game top performers play in sales. Selling rewards consistency, mental toughness, and the willingness to execute the fundamentals long after everyone else has checked out. When you break the sport of bowling down frame by frame, it mirrors what we teach every day at Sales Gravy. Fanatical Prospecting. Emotional control. Owning your process. Staying steady under pressure. Winning one shot at a time. Each frame reveals a truth about the way elite sellers think and operate. Frame 1: The Approach — Fanatical Prospecting In bowling, the shot starts before the ball ever moves. The routine is deliberate: same steps, same breath, same commitment. That's where consistency begins. In sales, your approach is prospecting. It's the moment you decide whether you're a professional or a hobbyist. Pros don't wait for a pipeline crisis. They build a non-negotiable daily rhythm of fanatical prospecting, exactly the way Jeb teaches it. “One more call. One more conversation. One more connection.” That mindset is your approach. That's the discipline that separates a bowler stepping onto the lane with purpose from the one sitting at the bar making excuses. You pick a target, commit, and move. Frame 2: The Lane — Owning Your Sales Process A lane looks the same every time, but it rarely plays the same. Oil patterns shift. Friction changes. Conditions evolve. Your sales process is no different. You can't control a buyer's internal politics or shifting priorities, but you can control how you move through your process. You can control your cadence, your discovery, your follow-up, and your commitment to advancing every opportunity with intention. Average sellers blame the lane. Pros read it. They ask better questions. They recognize where deals stall. They adjust without abandoning the fundamentals. The arrows exist to guide the ball; your process exists to guide you. Ignore it, and you drift straight into the gutter. Frame 3: The Ball — Your Message and the Triangle of Trust A bowler's ball is drilled to fit their hand, weighted for their style, and chosen for the conditions. Your ball is your message—your story, your questions, your ability to connect what you sell to what the buyer actually cares about. When you balance logic, emotion, and values, the ball rolls true. Most sellers throw the same generic pitch at every buyer. Pros tune their message. They refine their openings. They speak the buyer's language. Hit with too much emotion and no substance, you lose credibility. Hit with pure logic and no emotional relevance, you miss the pocket of influence. The goal is simple: strike emotion first, let logic clean up the rest. Frame 4: The Pins — Prospects, Objections, and Physics Pins obey physics. They aren't out to get you. Prospects are the same. Some fall quickly. Some require finesse. Some need a second shot. This is where many sellers unravel emotionally. They take objections personally. They turn one “no” into a story about themselves. Objections aren't judgment. They're feedback. “We're happy with our current vendor.” “Call me next quarter.” Objections are indicators, and tell you where your angle is off. Pros adjust. Ask a different question. Reframe the problem. Bring a story that hits harder. Then take another shot. The frame isn't over until you quit. Frame 5: The Shoes — Mindset and Emotional Control No one bowls in street shoes. You'll slip, lose balance, and go down hard. Your mindset is your pair of bowling shoes. Without emotional control, every call feels unstable. Every objection knocks you off center. Every tough moment spirals. Pros prepare their mind before they prepare their day. They visualize tough conversations. They decide how they'll respond to setbacks before they happen. They choose composure over reaction. A confident mind produces a confident delivery. Buyers feel both. Frame 6: The Equipment — Tech as an Amplifier, Not a Crutch Pros carry multiple balls, tape, tools—gear that helps them adjust and stay consistent. None of it bowls for them. Sales is full of tools too: CRMs, AI, sequencing engines, dialers. But tools only multiply effort. They never replace it. Weak sellers hide behind technology. Pros use it to increase conversations and stay organized. Tools help you understand the “oil pattern” of your territory. But at the end of the day, it's still you, a buyer, and a conversation. No technology closes deals for you. Frame 7: The Team — Culture and Accountability Bowling looks individual, but leagues win seasons. Behind every high average is a team pushing each other, challenging complacency, and celebrating progress. Sales is the same. Great cultures are built around coaching, accountability, and emotional safety. Teams share insights, review calls, and collaborate on tough deals. When someone hits a strike, everyone feels the lift. When someone struggles, the team rallies. You're competing, but you're not competing against each other. You're competing against your potential. Frame 8: The Scoreboard — Metrics and Truth The scoreboard doesn't lie. It doesn't care how busy you felt. It only reflects execution. Your sales scoreboard measures the same: dials, conversations, opportunities created, conversion rates. These numbers are feedback tools. High performers study them. They adjust mechanics, behavior, and cadence based on the data. You can't manage what you don't measure. Frame 9: The Follow-Through — Closing with Composure A bowler's follow-through is controlled and deliberate. The ball is gone, but the motion stays disciplined. Closing requires the same composure. Many sellers execute well early in the cycle. Then, at the moment of truth, they flinch. They rush. They soften.  Pros stay steady. They recap value clearly. They ask directly and confidently. They handle final concerns without panic. Closing is the natural output of a disciplined process. Frame 10: The Final Frame — Finishing Strong with Follow-Up The tenth frame separates casual bowlers from champions. Tired, under pressure, and out of margin for error, pros sharpen their focus. In sales, the tenth frame is follow-up. It's the week after the demo. The stalled proposal. The buyer who goes quiet. Most sellers mentally check out and tell themselves the wrong story: “If they wanted it, they'd call me.” Pros don't buy that lie. Deals are won in the follow-up—professional, relevant, value-driven persistence. That's where reliability is proven. The Game That Never Ends Sales doesn't have a perfect 300 game every time. Some days everything strikes clean. Some days you grind for spares. Some days the ball finds the gutter no matter how good your form feels. The separator is what you do next. Pros study the lane. They adjust their feet. They breathe. They get back on the approach and commit to the next shot with the same intensity as the first. So as you head into your day, think like a bowler playing the long game. Lace up your mindset. Respect your process. Choose your message with intention. Read your buyers the way pros read the lanes. Lean on your team. Track your scoreboard. And never cheat the follow-through. The pins are set. The lane is open. You've always got one more frame. Step up with purpose. Roll with confidence. And when in doubt, make one more call. Ready to take your sales game to the next frame? Build discipline, track your process, and crush your goals with the FREE Sales Gravy Goal Guide. Start mastering your results today.

I interviewed Luna Maurer & Roel Wouters about Deep Soup on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at IDFA DocLab in Amsterdam, Netherlands. You can also check out their Designing Friction Manifesto. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

In this episode Zackavelli talks about the friction in video games and 3 "levels" of thinking about it as a designer. Skip to Body of Episode: 7:32 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo

JOIN THE 7 DAY RESET - ▶️ www.therebuiltman.com/7dayreset   In this high-energy December episode of The Rebuilt Man, Coach Frank lays out 10 actionable, identity-building strategies to help men quit porn before the new year and step into 2026 as stronger, more disciplined, more confident leaders.   December isn't just another month, it's the hinge-point for who you become next year. While most men drift into the holidays, lose momentum, and make empty promises about January 1st… YOU have an opportunity to create massive separation.   Frank breaks down exactly how to use the final month of the year to build unshakable discipline, eliminate temptation, and transform your identity from the inside out.   If you want a clean slate heading into 2026, these 10 tips will give you the structure, tools, and mindset to make it happen  in 30 days or less.   What You'll Learn in This Episode 1. Why December is the most important month for transformation Most men wait for January to change — but the men who win use December to build momentum and identity.   2. How consistent daily habits create self-belief Freedom comes from building one non-negotiable routine that anchors your life and reprograms your identity.   3. Why removing "easy access" is essential for quitting porn You don't rise to the level of your goals — you fall to the level of your systems. Friction saves you.   4. The power of a strong nighttime routine Relapse happens when you're isolated and unstructured. A solid evening routine protects your progress.   5. How to use discomfort to grow stronger Cold showers, workouts, and tough conversations build the resilience required for lasting freedom.   6. Why a 30-day mission works better than a lifetime promise                                                                                 Short-term urgency > long-term vague commitment. Mission creates momentum.   7. The role of brotherhood and accountability Isolation is gasoline for addiction. Community is oxygen for transformation.   8. How physical movement makes temptation weaker Training your body sharpens your mind. A strong man is harder to tempt.   9. Why tracking your daily wins rewires your identity Every small win builds belief and belief builds freedom.   10. The identity shift that makes porn unnecessary You don't quit porn by trying harder. You quit by becoming the man who doesn't need it anymore.   Key Takeaways December is the best month of the year to build separation and rewrite your identity.   Transformation is built through implementation, not information.   Structure, community, and daily wins reinforce discipline and self-respect. Join the Brotherhood If you're ready to stop fighting alone and step into a container built for growth, support, and freedom:   ➡ Join The Rebuilt Man Skool Community — Free 7-Day Trial www.TheRebuiltMan.com/7dayreset   Inside you'll gain access to: Daily accountability Weekly coaching The 7-Day Reset The 12-Week "Reboot Your Life" Framework And a brotherhood of men who refuse to quit   – Follow Coach Frank: IG - https://www.instagram.com/coachfrankrich   YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@CoachFrankRich   Website - https://www.rebuiltrecovery.com/homepage  

About Lynne Nowak:Lynne Nowak, MD, is a seasoned physician executive and Chief Data and Analytics Officer with deep expertise at the intersection of clinical care, data, and technology. With 15 years of frontline experience as a board-certified internist and a decade leading large-scale data, interoperability, and clinical strategy initiatives, she has built a career transforming how information improves healthcare quality, access, and cost. She has overseen major enterprise investments, driven compliance with national interoperability standards, led advanced analytics and product development teams, and guided provider-focused digital solutions across complex organizations. Known for her high-energy, collaborative leadership style, she is committed to fixing a fragmented healthcare system while empowering patients, providers, and payers through smarter, connected data.Things You'll Learn:Interoperability between providers, payers, pharmacies, and patients is becoming a powerful driver of access and outcomes. When information flows cleanly, underserved communities benefit the most.AI is only valuable when applied to problems that require deeper analysis, not simple workflows. The real gains come from using AI to handle complex record reviews while leaving simpler tasks to traditional automation.First-fill abandonment affects 20–30% of prescriptions, and most systems fail to notice because no claim is generated. Having visibility into these “silent failures” allows clinicians and plans to intervene earlier.Electronic benefit verification replaces days of manual phone calls with instant eligibility checks for patient assistance programs. This significantly reduces friction for patients attempting to initiate therapy.Automating prior authorizations can cut decision times from days to under 30 seconds. That speed directly affects access, adherence, and overall patient health.Resources:Connect with and follow Lynne Nowak on LinkedIn.Follow Superscripts on LinkedIn and visit their website.

Friction is part of every workplace. It shows up in the meetings that don't need to happen, the unclear steps, and the small barriers that make work harder than it has to be. It's a cost we've come to accept, but it doesn't need to stay that way. When we look more closely, we start to see the real experience of work where people get stuck, where energy drains away, and where better design could help them thrive. In this episode, Dart and Stephanie Denino discuss what friction really means, how language shapes the way we think about work, and why AI is putting new pressure on workflow design.Stephanie Denino is Head of Advisory at FOUNT Global and a Managing Director at TI People. She helps leaders understand friction in workflows and redesign work so people can get things done with less effort.In this episode, Dart and Stephanie discuss:- Why friction is “the tax you pay when work is poorly designed”- How workers describe friction in their day-to-day tasks- Why focusing on workflow changes how leaders see problems- The two types of workflows inside organizations- How language shapes the way leaders talk about work- Why HR is becoming central to workflow design with AI- What friction reveals about customer outcomes and capacity- How process diagrams mask the lived experience of work- How product thinking improves workflow design- And other topics…Stephanie Denino is the Head of Advisory at FOUNT Global and a Managing Director at TI People, where she helps organizations identify and reduce friction in employee workflows using data and design. Before joining TI People, she spent more than a decade at Accenture in experience design and talent transformation roles. Her work centers on improving how people get work done through better systems, clearer processes, and intentional practices.Resources:FOUNT Global: https://www.fount-ex.com/Connect with Stephanie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniedenino/Work with Dart:Dart is the CEO and co-founder of the work design firm 11fold. Build work that makes employees feel alive, connected to their work, and focused on what's most important to the business. Book a call at 11fold.com.

Episode DescriptionIn this episode of the Lead Ministry Podcast, Josh Denhart and Bill Van Kirk unpack why every church can and should run a ministry internship—without drowning in complexity. They explore a define–develop–do framework and practical ways to reduce friction so you can prepare now and multiply impact this summer. If you've ever wished for more leaders or felt stuck doing it all yourself, this episode will equip and inspire you with a clear path to launch an intern who grows spiritually and moves real ministry forward. Key Topics CoveredBenefits to interns – Spiritual growth, hands-on experience, discernment of calling, mentoring, and networking. Benefits to churches – Increased productivity, fresh perspectives, pipeline of future leaders, and community impact. Friction reducers – A simple framework and ready-made resources to make internships “print and implement.” Key Quote“Serving in ministry is a spiritual life hack to help you go deeper and mature in your faith.” Scripture ReferencesEphesians 4:12 – “to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.”2 Timothy 2:2 – “what you have heard from me… entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.”TakeawayInternships aren't about cheap labor. They're about intentional discipleship, meaningful responsibility, and multiplying leaders. Start now—clarify the win, assign one significant project, and pair your intern with consistent mentoring. The impact will outlast the summer.Call to ActionWe hope this episode encourages and equips you. Share it with a friend and stay tuned for more resources each week.Stay Connected for More ResourcesVisit our website: http://leadministry.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeadVolunteersFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadvolunteers

Ever get surprised by a friend you are close to who lists their property with another agent? We promise it's most likely not personal — even though it feels like a gut punch - it's friction!In this episode, Garrett and Matt break down the invisible roadblocks inside your business that push clients toward the “path of least resistance,” even when they genuinely want to work with you.You'll learn:The four personality types and how each one experiences frictionHow your current onboarding process may be quietly sending people elsewhereWhy “being helpful” isn't the same as “being easy to work with”How to remove unnecessary hurdles while still staying in controlWhat to do the moment someone mentions real estate (this is GOLD)Practical scripts, mindset shifts, and process upgrades that make you the obvious choiceWhether you're attracting new clients, nurturing your sphere, or trying to level up referrals, this episode gives you the clarity and strategy to become the agent people naturally move toward — not around.A smoother process. Less resistance. More business.Let's go.

Welcome back to the Pear Healthcare Playbook! Today we're thrilled to sit down with Othman Laraki, Co-founder and CEO of Color Health, a company reinventing cancer care through a virtual-first, end-to-end model. Othman has spent his career at the intersection of technology and healthcare—from helping build Chrome at Google to leading product at Twitter to founding Color, where he now focuses on expanding access to high-quality cancer prevention, screening, and treatment.In this episode, we explore how Color got started, what the team learned transitioning from genomics into full-stack care delivery, and why reducing friction across the care pathway is critical for improving outcomes. We dive into how Color's model works across the entire cancer journey, how the company thinks about system-level change and distribution, and how AI—through collaborations with OpenAI and Google Cloud—is powering new capabilities for patients and clinicians.

Well, hey there. Welcome back. Redefining Friction: Physics vs. Process What does friction mean to you? For most of my life, friction has just simply described a physics concept in which something rubs against something else in some way, causing a slowdown and causing heat. But now, and now is variable depending on what sector of work you’re in. Friction describes the same thing, but it’s metaphorically for processes. And you know, I’m all about systems and processes. Intentional Friction in App Design Here’s an example. In the new app I created that allows you to get stuff done. When you add to-do items, you can actually swipe them forward into the future. So, if you swipe it to the right, it appears on tomorrow. There’s also an arrow that you can hit to go to the next day and the next day and the next day. So, if you want to place something, let’s say a week ahead of time, you actually have to hit that button seven times. Friction. And people could say, “Well, Mark, what if I want to push something 25 days into the future? I have to hit that button 25 times.” Correct. It’s friction by design. I want it to feel like you are putting it off all that time because if I didn’t do that, you could just type in a date or use a selector to grab a date and go there. It’s gone for a month and a half. Well, if you’re pushing something that far into the future, it should really be a calendar item. But if you’re pushing something into the future, it should feel like you’re pushing it into the future. In building this app, I learned a lot about intentional friction. I learned a lot about removing it, which is what I always try to do in any process I create. But I also learned about where it’s actually appropriate. My Typewriter: Friction to Prevent Failure I have a vintage Remington number 12 typewriter. I actually wrote my first story on it. And no, I’m not that old because it was created in the 20s and 30s. Every key is connected to a rather slender, thin piece of metal that has a little hammer at the end that matches the key that you hit. When you hit the key, it swings upward and hits the ink tape and creates the image onto the piece of paper. Now, on a piano, the keys do something similar. They have hammers that hit strings. On a piano, though, all those keys and hammers are parallel. You can hit as many keys as you want and they’ll all hit at the same time and not interact with each other. Not so for the typewriter. If you hit two keys at once, they will try to meet each other at the very top and they can get entangled. There’s an old tale about the design of the keyboard, which is the modern one we use today, being designed so that you would type slower. It actually was a designed to intentionally create a lot of friction and slowing you down. Well, so the truth is it’s not exactly like that. Yes, it does slow you down, but the reason being is they tried to separate certain keys so that you wouldn’t easily hit two of the keys that would smash into each other. Again, intentional friction. Identifying Unintentional vs. Intentional Friction One of the most exciting things for me is that when I’m introduced to a process, a system, whether it’s a person and how they conduct their life and try to get things done or an actual business and their systems in place is when I find unintentional friction. I find something in place that slows something down. They go down an avenue. They go instead of going ABC, they go A X Z B and then they come back to C and and we’re able to remove that and say no ABC. See, no more friction. But you have to respect the friction that’s in place because some of it’s intentional. Now, some of it works that it’s worked itself into it to be intentional. And you can look at a process and think, well, that’s inefficient. We’ll just do this. But if you remove the intentional friction, you can find that the system will actually break. Why Some Processes Need to Be Slow: Divorce & Marriage Let’s use another fun example. Oh, let’s say divorce. If someone wants to file for divorce, they don’t make a phone call. And then the people on the other end say, “Hey, thanks for calling. Why don’t you guys just pop down? We’ll take care of that.” The friction that’s in place typically is that you fill out a bunch of paperwork and then they place something on the calendar and they sort of hope that you don’t show up for it because if you don’t it gets removed from the calendar and the divorce isn’t even happening. That’s intentional friction to make it harder for people to just say, “Yeah, I don’t want to do this thing anymore that I said I would do forever.” I’m not in any way, shape, or form disparaging people who have gone through a divorce, but that is the system in place, and it does make some sense. And the same, of course, is true for marriage, for getting married. Now, granted, you can do drive-through marriages in Vegas and so forth, but that gets to something that I talked about in my podcast episode called become ceremonious. And when you have a ceremony attached to something, it slows it down and it makes it more important. It creates more friction. And again, your mind might be saying, “Well, that’s not a bad thing.” No, friction is not a bad thing. It’s a neutral thing. Just like the monsters and unicorns you may have learned about recently. As human beings, we have speeds. We slow down. We speed up. And again, there’s a podcast episode on the the speed of your life. And many times we talk about that. We say slow down, you know, take time to smell the roses and all that stuff, you know, apply some friction. Apply some friction, slow down and do that. Applying Friction to Relationships and Work One final example is the sword and the sunflower. It has a lot of friction in it. It It is a slow read. It’s a slow read because if you pay attention, you get a whole bunch of payoffs. When I wrote it, did I say, “Oh, I’m going to put some friction in here.” No, that was just the way it was written. Let’s talk about you. You may have some business processes in place or a way the reason or the way that you cook the way that you do. Or when you approach relationships with someone, you may introduce intentional friction to slow down the beginning of the relationship. So maybe you can savor it and enjoy it and make sure it’s the right thing for you to do. This may be applied directly also to new hires at your company where there’s a certain amount of friction to make sure they’re the right person for the job or even when introducing a new task, a skill, responsibility to someone in your workplace. There’s some friction involved in that. And you may be thinking right now, wait a second, there’s no friction at all. People are kind of like floundering. Maybe this is why people are floundering. We just sort of let them go with that. we don’t push back a little bit or apply friction. And you’ll find the paradox of like slowing something down in that way or applying friction can actually make it a better thing. And that’s one of the eye opening things of really discovering the friction in your life is when you discover the things that are slowing you down or in place intentionally. This intentional friction I mentioned and how what a wonderful thing it is. Taking Action: Evaluating Friction in Your Life So, as always, we raise your awareness about something and then we say, well, what are we going to do about it? And I would say the what are we going to do about it part is you should look at your life and look for intentional and unintentional friction. the way that you deal with your kids, the way that you prepare prepare meals, the way that you deal with your spouse or loved ones or friends, the the way that things are done in your workplace, the stuff you have control over, and the stuff you don’t have control over. And you may find that you are intentionally going around friction that you feel unnecessary in your workplace. No, I don’t fill that out. No, we just sort of skip that form. It would behoove you and give you a much more enjoyable life to remove the unintentional friction and respect the friction that’s in place. You may even find that, hey, there’s a place in my life where I need to put more friction. Now, if that sounds crazy, you could say, well, it’s way too easy for me to run to the refrigerator and grab that stuff that makes me not so thin. So, if there was friction between you and the refrigerator, friction between you and accessing that, then it would be harder for you to overeat or go off your diet. Actionable Homework with CheckMark™ If you’re using CheckMark™, my productivity app, you’ll find this episode listed under the episodes list on the dashboard. And here’s something really cool. You know, I mention homework in these episodes a lot where you pause it or what have you. I really hope that people think about them later and so forth, but I can’t exactly expect people to like whip out a notepad or what have you. Now, you don’t have to. If you go to the project library screen, you’ll find the this episode and all you have to do is click on it and hit start project and all the homework or things you need to think about from this episode will automatically be applied to your clipboard. Boom. Instant actionable episode notes. pretty cool stuff. So, thank you for listening as always and take care of yourself and I will see you again. This had been entered into the CheckMark projects list!

China's Property Crisis Deepens as State-Owned Giant Vanke Plunges; Export Model Creates International Friction — Fraser Howie — Howie documents the deepening property market crisis, evidenced by the financial collapse of state-owned developer Vanke. The central government avoids massive bailout commitments, converting acute sectoral problems into chronic structural drags that leave municipal and regional banks dangerously exposed. Howie notes that the government's current strategy—relying on massive export volumes—is generating significant international friction and pushback, as other nations fear being "swamped by cheap Chinese imports" and demand market access reciprocity. 1947 PEKING

✅ The biblical reason dads are called to bring order to their homes ✅ How to train your kids like a football coach (M&Ms included!) ✅ The power of a weekly family meeting to solve your biggest friction points ✅ Why setting "impossible" goals actually works SUMMARY Chaos doesn't have to be the norm in your home. In Part 1 of this conversation, Army Ranger turned fatherhood coach Chris Cirullo unpacks the biblical call for fathers to bring order—and shares the practical systems he's built to lead his five sons with both fun and discipline. You'll also hear why setting impossible goals might be the key to real growth. TAKEAWAYS God designed fathers to bring order and strategy to their homes—it's part of our calling, not just a nice-to-have. Training kids in specific behaviors with immediate rewards (like M&Ms) can save decades of frustration. Weekly family meetings with your wife help you identify and solve one key friction point at a time. Setting "impossible" goals narrows your options and forces clarity on what actually needs to change. What gets measured improves—but what gets measured and reported improves exponentially. GUEST Chris Cirullo is a former Army Ranger with four combat tours in Afghanistan, a former collegiate football player, fitness coach, and tech startup leader. He now coaches men through Mission Fit and serves on the team at Forming Men. Chris and his wife Justine homeschool their five sons in Eugene, Oregon, and are expecting their sixth child. LINKS Send a Voice Message to DadAwesome Apply to join the next DadAwesome Accelerator Cohort: Email awesome@dadawesome.org Subscribe to DadAwesome Messages: Text the word "Dad" to (651) 370-8618 FREE copy of Chris' book: https://www.missionfit.co/free15 Mission Fit Scorecard: missionfit.co/scorecard Forming Men Quotes: "Minutes of training can sometimes save decades of headaches for a father." "I have this innate responsibility as a father to bring order. We're not all great at it, but we do have to find ways to make efforts unto that end." "Setting impossible goals is one of the most effective ways to actually make meaningful growth." "What gets measured improves, but what gets measured and reported improves exponentially." "God wanted to partner with Adam to bring about order in the world, and He stopped short of producing complete order so that man as a father and a husband could do some of that work." TAGS fatherhood, intentional parenting, family systems, discipline, order, army ranger, coaching dads, homeschool dad, training kids, goal setting, Parkinson's law, Pareto principle, Pearson's law, accountability, family mission, Christian dad, family meetings, parenting hacks, dadlife, Genesis