Podcasts about Friction

What drives the seeming relentless dynamism of Tokyo? Is there something special about Japanese culture? Joe McReynolds, co-author of Emergent Tokyo, argues that the secret to Tokyo's energy and attractiveness as a place to live and visit comes from policies that allow Tokyo to emerge from the bottom up. Post-war black markets evolved into today's yokocho--dense clusters of micro-venues that turn over, specialize, and innovate nightly--while vertical zakkyo buildings stack dozens of tiny bars, eateries, and shops floor by floor, pulling street life upward. The engine? Friction-light rules: permissive mixed-use zoning, minimal licensing, and no minimum unit sizes let entrepreneurs launch fast and pivot faster. And surrounding this emergent urban landscape there's plenty of new housing with excellent transportation infrastructure to let ever-more people enjoy Tokyo's magic.

Mazel Morons! Today, David Dobrik joins us for a candid, funny, and surprisingly thoughtful conversation about stepping back from the spotlight and rediscovering what matters. From the whirlwind years of vlogging to running his own pizza shop and learning to slow down, David reflects on growth, gratitude, and why he'll never chase content the same way again. Leave us a voicemail here!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok! Sponsors:Caraway - Visit Carawayhome.com/GOOD10 to take an additional 10% off your next purchaseNutrafol - For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code GOODGUYS10.ByHeart - Head to ByHeart.com and use code GOODGUYS30 to save 30% off your first subscription order for a limited timeChewy - And right now you can save $20 on your first order and get free shipping by going to Chewpanions.chewy.com/goodguysSaxx Underwear - Check it out at saxx.comFunction - Function is a near-360 view to see what's happening in your body, and my first 1000 listeners get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit www.functionhealth.com/GOODGUYS or use gift code GOODGUYS100 at sign-up to own your health.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

PREVIEW: Congressional Appropriators Demand Details on Golden Dome Project Henry Sokolski discusses the Golden Dome Project, which faces friction due to a lack of detailed plans. Congressional appropriators from both Democratic and Republican sides are demanding clarity on the missions, schedule, and estimated cost. They are reportedly not yet satisfied with the answers they are receiving about this "great concept." 1954

This week, we dive deep into the psychology and physiology of high performance with executive coach and psychologist Dr. Sarah Sarkis, whose work spans elite performers in both sport and business.In this highly insightful conversation, Dr. Sarkis breaks down how great coaches metabolize stress, regulate team friction, and build cultures that turn pressure into flow. From “stress audits” to boundary-setting and recovery habits, this conversation unpacks how coaches can create high-trust environments where teams—and leaders—thrive under tension.Key takeaways include:Metabolizing Stress: Stress isn't the enemy—it's fuel. Sarkis reframes stress as something to process rather than eliminate, teaching coaches how to guide players (and themselves) through overwhelm back toward clarity.Boundaries and Recovery: The best leaders know when to be on and when to be off. Sarkis highlights how top performers—like LeBron—invest time, not just money, in recovery, reminding us that “all debt comes due.”Friction and Flow: Competitive environments are built on friction. Great coaches learn to channel that heat into focus, not chaos—guiding their teams between the edges of boredom and overwhelm.Trust and Communication: Micro-cues build (or break) trust. Sarkis explains how consistency and honest communication are the foundation for flow, accountability, and culture.Motivation and Meaning: The great motivators don't rely on speeches—they understand the reward systems that drive human behavior. Motivation, she reminds us, isn't something you wait for; it's something you engineer.This episode is a masterclass in the inner game of coaching—where neuroscience meets leadership, and where the work isn't just about your players... it's about your own capacity to lead under stress.To join coaches and championship winning staffs from the NBA to High School from over 60 different countries taking advantage of an SG Plus membership, visit HERE!

Allen Curran  - Curran Cabinetry and Design On the Knowing Your Users: "So if you have teenagers at home, it might come in really handy to be able to slow that down so they don't have the opportunity to slam things shut." We all live in homes with a few of the same types of rooms.  We all have kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and a place to do laundry and maybe even a place to hold stuff in the garage.  In almost all of these rooms we have cabinets.  That is where the similarities deviate. Cabinets can be made of a variety of materials, and styles.  How do you choose the best cabinets for your remodeling project. Allen Curran, owner of Curran Cabinetry and Design, knows a thing or two about cabinets.  He has been in the industry for years and has seen designs come and go and come back again. Listen as Allen explains the nuances of cabinets, the different design options and even the things you don't see, but you actually feel when using the cabinets.  It opens up a whole new world to making your house a much nicer home. Enjoy! Visit Lane at: https://currancabinetrydesign.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curran.cabinetry.design/   Podcast Overview: 00:00 "Timeless Cabinet Color Choices" 04:00 "Architect Encounter on Flight" 09:45 Soft-Close Drawer and Door Features 12:17 Toolbox Over Kitchen Cabinets 14:46 Friendship, Friction, Sales Strategy 20:07 "Connecting with Amish Artisans" 22:55 "Helpful Advice From Retiree" 25:19 "Shop Machinery and Systems" 29:37 Local, Quality-Focused Service 33:07 "Custom Cabinets, Semi-Custom Pricing" 37:39 Muted Colors for Timeless Kitchens 39:17 Oak's Decline and Revival 42:38 "Microwave Drawers and Filtration Systems" 46:56 "Counter-Depth vs Full-Size Refrigerators" 49:43 Ethical Start in Remodeling Business 53:30 Modern Trends in Door Desgin 57:20 "Efficient Kitchen Showroom Design" Podcast Transcription: Allen Curran [00:00:00]: White or shades of white are still the most popular. Gray, blue, and green are the other options. And if you look at the blues and the greens, they will tend to have a shade of gray in them. And the reason for that is so much easier to decorate with other colors. If you wanted cobalt blue cabinetry, certainly we can do it. We offer all the Sherwin Williams paint colors as standard, different colors to choose from. But if you want cobalt blue, my biggest concern and first question is going to be how long before you get tired of that color? James Kademan [00:00:42]: You have found Authentic Business Adventures, the business program that brings you the struggle stories and triumphant successes of business owners across the land. Downloadable audio episodes can be found in the podcast link find@drawincustomers.com we are locally underwritten by the bank of Sun Prairie, and today we're welcoming, preparing to learn from Alan Curran of Curran Cabinetry and Design. I almost forgot the and design part. Allen Curran [00:01:06]: Perfect. James Kademan [00:01:07]: So, Alan, how is it going today? Allen Curran [00:01:09]: Today's going well. It's a beautiful sunny day. James Kademan [00:01:11]: Yeah. We're talking cabinetry here. Allen Curran [00:01:13]: We are. James Kademan [00:01:14]: So let's just start with the foundation. How do you get in the cabinetry business? Allen Curran [00:01:18]: Well, how I got into the cabinetry business is I applied for a job, having had experience selling to general contractors and found out a little bit later that I was the only one who applied and dressed in a suit. That's my claim to fame, is I wore a suit the right day. James Kademan [00:01:37]: You know, that is. That's funny. You say that side anecdote here. I'm hiring, I guess you've been doing some hiring. And I get people in Zoom meetings. You probably, I imagine, have people in person. Allen Curran [00:01:48]: A bit of both. James Kademan [00:01:49]:

Friction feels annoying, stressful, and uncomfortable, but it is also where real growth happens. In this episode, I show you how to stop avoiding discomfort and start using it to build confidence, resilience, and stronger connections. You'll learn why your brain resists effort and failure, how to reframe frustration as progress, and simple ways to practice tolerating and even seeking out productive friction. By the end, you'll see why the challenges you face are exactly what make you stronger and more capable. Let's go!Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: schoolofnewfeministthought.com/430The Socratic Coaching Method Certification: thesocraticcoachingacademy.comFollow along on Instagram: instagram.com/karaloewentheil

Friction is a type of resistance that leads to consideration, growth, and unique solutions. Without friction, we all flatten into the same, boring, identity. Also, friction doesn't "go away" it shifts. So, where you find a frictionless experience, it means that someone else had to take that on.Most importantly: Friction isn't the enemy. It is a valuable communicator, if we're willing to listen.The sources:https://rahultrikha.com/the-hidden-power-of-friction-why-resistance-creates-value-78b0441a066ahttps://kyla.substack.com/p/the-most-valuable-commodity-in-theResources for Resisting a Coup: https://makeyourdamnbed.medium.com/practical-guides-to-resisting-a-coup-b44571b9ad66SUPPORT JULIE (and the show!): https://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bedDONATE to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund: www.pcrf.netGET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.comTUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcastOR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcastOR WATCH ON YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/juliemerica 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.

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of washing drinking glasses with only hot water and friction. Dr. Don - not risky

In today's episode, we have the pleasure to interview Joseph Rutakangwa, author of Never Stay Broke: Because Motivation Alone Won't Pay the Bills.Joseph is an entrepreneur, artist, and storyteller best known as the co-founder and CEO of Rwazi, a consumer-trained AI platform helping global brands make faster, smarter decisions with real-world data. Recognized by the Los Angeles City Council for innovation, he builds systems at the intersection of technology, creativity, and human potential.In this episode, you'll learn how to get out of “stuck” in the next 24 hours by creating motion, how to stack simple, high-margin gigs and trim the ones that drain you, and how to align your daily energy with your long-term vision using Joseph's physics-inspired “work done” framework—so you can generate cash, build buffers, and design a life that moves forward.We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Joseph Rutakangwa To Learn More about Joseph and buy his book visit: The Book: https://a.co/d/fpB2ZWpWebsite/Socials:https://www.rutakangwa.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-rutakangwa/https://www.instagram.com/jrutakangwahttps://x.com/JRutakangwahttps://www.youtube.com/c/JosephRutakangwaChapters: 0:00 Intro1:30 From a comfortable life to having nothing4:00 What do you have a competitive advantage on?11:49 Friction that keeps you static (& how to get in motion)22:36 Integrating passion and cash generation24:21 Pushing through friction and negativity26:20 Being useful & solving problems with high-demand36:59 Defining your vision38:39 Spend energy moving your life in the direction of your vision43:29 Where to connect with Joseph, his work & his book________________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

We've entered what I call The Friction Era—a period where every organization, from the fastest-growing startup to the most entrenched enterprise, is advancing so rapidly that the internal systems meant to support growth are straining under their own ambition. Mergers, acquisitions, product expansions, tech integrations, AI disruption, competitive parity—all of it is hitting at once. And yet, none of it signals failure. Quite the opposite. It signals acceleration.But acceleration brings turbulence. And when the temperature inside an organization rises—not because things are breaking, but because the stakes are higher—you learn quickly who your real operators are. The CHRO, the CFO, and the CTO become the three anchors in the storm. They are the triad balancing the organization's emotional intelligence, financial discipline, and technological infrastructure. And if they're not in sync, the company drifts into chaos, no matter how strong the product or how brilliant the strategy.In this episode, we go behind the scenes into how these three executives navigate what most companies never talk about publicly—the fragile, high-stakes process of scaling without losing the core of what made the business great.We'll unpack:How CHROs are redefining their role from HR operator to cultural engineer—embedding trust, energy, and clarity into the revenue architecture itself, not just engagement programs.How CFOs are reframing financial discipline not as constraint, but as a creative tool to shape psychological safety, focus, and long-term decision-making velocity.How CTOs are engineering unification—breaking down redundant systems, harmonizing data, and turning technology stacks into living frameworks that guide behavior, not just performance.We'll also dive into what happens when growth gets ahead of structure: when a company's narrative outpaces its people systems, when speed starts to erode judgment, and when competing incentives fracture collaboration between sales, product, and finance. Because at that point, it's not just about “alignment”—it's about survival through sophistication.The most forward-thinking executives know that emotional discipline is operational discipline. They know that culture without commercial intent is theater—and that commercial intent without culture is chaos. So this conversation is about what it takes to build the internal architecture of a billion-dollar organization before you actually reach a billion.This is a raw, unfiltered look at the modern enterprise from the inside out. A masterclass in executive endurance, systemic awareness, and the courage to build stability inside complexity.Core Question: When your organization is in motion—growing, merging, integrating, evolving—how do you maintain the psychological precision, financial rigor, and operational unity to keep the whole thing from tearing apart at the seams?

Does your real estate follow-up sound desperate? Fix your commission breath and secure more listings using this proven, low friction real estate follow-up script. This is the ultimate masterclass on seller lead conversion and setting appointments with humility.This training is designed for agents who are ready to stop chasing and start converting. Learn the exact conversation model that builds trust and eliminates the anxiety that ruins calls, turning cold leads into a booked listing appointment script every time. We specifically break down the powerful probate lead script for appointment and the logic you need to win the hardest listing presentations.What You'll Master in This Training✅ Real estate script leading with humility to overcome skepticism and immediately establish yourself as a professional partner.✅ The simple question (and psychological delivery) for high-conversion probate lead conversion.✅ Real estate commission breath fix and the mindset shift to detach from the outcome, making you magnetic to clients.✅ Winning the Listing: The listing presentation pricing conversation script that uses market data to effortlessly handle the toughest pricing objection.✅ How to transition from cold lead to a guaranteed "Yes" with a zero-friction model.

A heavy hitter and #menswear Tumblr OG, Nico Lazaro has been, like Forrest Gump, everywhere in recent clothing history. We praised a return to long-form writing, moving to and adjusting to LA, working with a handful of upcoming brands, including, you may have heard of it, Grailed.com, early adoption of social media, sharing his passion for clothing in palatable ways, getting back to his roots, as everyone seems to be doing, these days, the cyclical nature of fashion, and more!

Amanda Cupido doesn't speak Spanish or French. But using AI, she and her team helped a global nonprofit make their internal podcast more accessible to as many employees as possible. Amanda is an audio producer and the founder of a production company called Lead Podcasting. One of her clients is a global nonprofit with over 35,000 employees—and not all of them speak English. So she made them a pitch: what if they added AI into the mix? They would make the podcast in English, and then use generative AI voice tools to translate it into Spanish and French—with a lot of human oversight, of course. Driven by a desire to use these tools for good, the goal was never to replace people, but to reach more people, and it worked.On this episode, Amanda shows what it's like—and what it sounds like—to make a podcast with AI that's still human at its core.You can learn more about Lead Podcasting at leadpodcasting.com~ ~ ~Working Smarter is brought to you by Dropbox Dash—the AI universal search and knowledge management tool from Dropbox. Learn more at workingsmarter.ai/dashYou can listen to more episodes of Working Smarter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. To read more stories and past interviews, visit workingsmarter.aiThis show would not be possible without the talented team at Cosmic Standard: producer Dominic Girard, sound engineer Aja Simpson, technical director Jacob Winik, and executive producer Eliza Smith. Special thanks to our illustrators Justin Tran and Fanny Luor, marketing consultant Meggan Ellingboe, and editorial support from Catie Keck. Our theme song was composed by Doug Stuart. Working Smarter is hosted by Matthew Braga. Thanks for listening!

Send us a textKevin & Paul talk with South Florida's rising metal band Maximum Friction about their origins, songwriting, recording at Power Station, and what it's like carrying heavy music into the next generation.From gear talk and gig stories to their single “Beautiful Lie” and DIY house shows, this episode is packed with energy, laughs, and plenty of riffs.#Podcast #FloridaMusic #Metal

The Theory Of Constraints: A Real-World Tool Constraints and friction generate interest in process improvement. Why this matters: The lack of friction leads to overuse which is the tragedy of the commons. Our panel flows with: Jeremy Berriault -   Daniel Doiron -    Me -   Mastering Work Intake sponsors SPaMCAST! Starting Everything Means Finishing Nothing One big thing: Poor work entry means delivering less.  Why it matters: Work Intake controls what a team works on and when they work on it. Overloaded teams deliver less value. Poor prioritization leads to delivering the wrong work. Chaotic work intake costs organizations money and time. Zoom in: Mastering Work Intake by Jeremy Willets and Tom Cagley provides the reader with ideas, principles, actionable advice, worksheets, and examples to deliver more value.  Buy a copy! JRoss Publishing: Amazon: Work-Life Balance IS DEAD Many firms are bringing everyone back to the office and demanding longer hours. They are conflating effort and productivity. Why this matters: Increasing productivity is NECESSARY for profitability and growth. The SPaMCAST 877 will post in two weeks. If you would like to participate in the panel discussions, email me at spamcastinfo@gmail.com.  

Cisco's Distance Zero rethinks hybrid collaboration with meeting equity, AI at the edge, and cinematic framing that keeps every participant “at eye height”—plus live 3D object discussion with Apple Vision Pro. SVP/GM Snorre Kjesbu explains how Cisco defines “Distance Zero”: everyone gets a true seat at the table—being seen, heard, and included in the room dynamics, whether they're remote or on-site. Subtle but powerful touches—like equalizing participant size and eye level—remove hierarchy cues and improve equity. He frames where hybrid work stands now: bring people together for creativity, mentoring, culture, and serendipity (yes, the coffee line matters), and let focused grind work happen anywhere. For offices to “earn the commute,” rooms must outperform home setups—for those in the room and those remote. Technically, this is enabled by a decade of AI/ML at the edge (a long-running partnership with Nvidia), now combined with newer large-language-model capabilities. Cisco's “cinematic” system behaves like an AI producer—understanding who's speaking and how a conversation moves—while noise suppression can differentiate lawnmowers, dogs, and even prioritize a specific speaker's voice. On accessibility, live translation, captions, and annotation lower barriers for varied accents and learning needs. IT and facilities teams also get AI “superpowers” for reliability and scale since collaboration is now mission-critical. Kjesbu notes that these capabilities are largely available on existing deployments (backward compatible where possible, with cloud assist), and adoption is strong: features like cinematic framing are on in 100% of meetings where available, and LLM-powered summaries, actions, and translation are surging. If this helped clarify the future of hybrid collaboration, like the video, leave a comment with your biggest meeting-equity challenge, and subscribe for more deep dives on accessible, human-centered workplace tech. Cisco Distance Zero, meeting equity, hybrid collaboration, AI at the edge, cinematic framing, Webex meetings, Apple Vision Pro 3D, Nvidia partnership, live translation, captions and annotation, noise suppression, remote work, earn the commute, inclusive meetings, IT manageability, voice optimization, backward compatibility, employee experience, collaboration devices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SummaryIn this episode of AI in Action, hosts Maurie and Jim Beasley explore the latest developments in artificial intelligence, discussing global news, the implications of AI in education, and the challenges of integrating AI into learning processes. They highlight the uneven adoption of AI across different regions and the importance of addressing equity in access to technology. The conversation also explores the concept of agentic automation and the importance of incorporating friction points in learning to improve educational outcomes in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.TakeawaysThere's a lot of AI news happening globally.The AI bubble is a recurring theme in discussions.Education systems must adapt to the integration of AI.Rural and lower-income areas face challenges in AI adoption.The process of learning is crucial, not just the end product.Agentic automation presents new opportunities and challenges.Friction points in learning can enhance educational experiences.K-12 education needs to evolve with technology.Measuring learning should go beyond traditional methods.AI's impact on education requires thoughtful integration.

Motherhood isn't hard just because of the to-do list — it's hard because of the way your brain is wired. In this episode, I'll explain why your brain's survival mode creates worry, guilt, comparison, and overwhelm, and how that leads to constant friction at home. The good news? Nothing is wrong with you. Once you understand this, you can begin to think differently and create more calm and ease in your motherhood.   Mom On Purpose Membership Private Coaching (Motherhood) Private Coaching (Weight Loss) Weight Loss For High Achieving Moms Private Podcast Instagram @ mom.onpurpose Weekly Newsletter Show notes:  momonpurpose.com/366 Podcast Hotline: 8-333-ASKNAT (833-327-5628)

In this episode, David Craig explores the friction that naturally arises when you're taking steps to grow and change. Allow God to turn mishaps into opportunities for you to learn and adapt to challenges. Sign up for the Miracle Channel eNewsletter for a new ebook and Scripture declarations each month, plus updates on the ministry! Visit our website to discover new resources that will help you grow closer to Jesus every day. Connect with us on social media: YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Follow David Craig: Instagram

It's time for another Hallmark review! This episode was originally released in 2024, and we were joined by Alonso Duralde to break down the final Groomsmen movie.ABOUT THE GROOMSMEN: LAST DANCEJackson moves to Italy to be near his daughter, but a chance meeting with cafe owner Gabriella, and some meddling friends, may lead to a second chance at love.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE GROOMSMEN: LAST DANCEOctober 31, 2024 | Hallmark+ / September 20, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF THE GROOMSMEN: LAST DANCETyler Hynes as JacksonJonathan Bennett as DannyB.J. Britt as PeteElena Rusconi as GabriellaBRAN'S THE GROOMSMEN: LAST DANCE SYNOPSISThe movie kicks off at the initial wedding, where Jackson is dancing with his daughter, Betty, when she drops a bomb—she's moving to Italy with her mom. Jackson is devastated. He runs a firm representing social media influencers, including a guy who just eats soup. One day, he gets a call from his ex asking if Betty can stay with him for a while. Jackson comes up with a better idea: “I'll come to you!”He heads to Italy in a red convertible—because why not? He nearly hits a woman named Gabriella, and though he thinks he'll never see her again, fate has other plans. Gabriella runs a café that doesn't serve cappuccinos in the afternoon, so they keep bumping into each other. Friction turns into sexual tension, and Jackson even builds her a new website. But he insists, “Nothing is going to happen between us,” hesitant to love again after his divorce.When his sons visit, they encourage him to go to a masked dance. Hesitant at first, he ends up dancing with a masked stranger—and it's hot, hot, hot. He even dips her! But he leaves before discovering her identity.The next day at the café, Gabriella slips, and Jackson catches her—dip style—realizing it was the same woman from the dance. They talk it out, and she admits she didn't realize it was him. Later, while walking with Betty, she points out that Jackson is afraid of dating and that it's not fair to either of them.Gabriella brings over some lasagna, and Jackson offers to drive her home. When the car breaks down, they walk back together through the city. He opens up about his past, and she admits she knew it was him at the dance all along. Just as they're about to kiss, a sprinkler goes off—because, apparently, wet kisses are forbidden.Jackson joins Gabriella for dinner at her father's house and initially doubts their relationship can work. She reminds him, “We'll always have that dance.” Realizing he's been foolish, Jackson decides to stay—and they finally kiss.The story cuts back to Betty, the narrator. Milo shows up and confesses he's loved her since they were kids. They get married, everyone gives endless speeches, and then they all dance. Finally, the groomsmen perform their special dance again. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Success shouldn't feel like drowning. If you're a solopreneur who's built something amazing but feels trapped by the very business you created, this episode is for you. Mike introduces the F.I.X. Method - a simple 3-step framework that helped one business owner reclaim 15 hours a week and transform from chaos to systematic success. Learn how to identify your hidden operational drag, find the root causes keeping you stuck, and architect simple experiments that actually work. What You'll Learn: • The Architect vs. Technician Battle - Why most solopreneurs excel at their craft but struggle with business systems • What is Operational Drag? - The invisible force silently draining your time, energy, and sanity • The F.I.X. Method: Find the Friction through emotional awareness Identify the Root Cause using the "5 Whys" technique Architect the eXperiment with small, testable solutions • Real Transformation Story - How one solopreneur went from manual chaos to automated systems • Why AI works best when it builds better systems, not just solves individual problems Resources Mentioned: • Free AI Solopreneur Bottleneck Diagnostic: Take the 2-minute quiz to identify your biggest operational friction point → TheAIHat.com/diagnostic • AI Solopreneur OS: Complete business operating system with pre-built GPTs, automation templates, and live AI Labs → TheAIHat.com/ai-solopreneur-os Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: Driving with the Parking Brake On 00:35 Identifying Operational Drag 02:45 The Architect vs. The Technician 04:18 Case Study: Sarah's Struggle 06:27 The FIX Method: Step-by-Step 13:51 Implementing AI Solutions 19:18 Recap and Next Steps 24:35 Conclusion: Your Efficiency is Your Superpower Perfect For:Solopreneurs, creators, and micro-business owners who feel like they're working harder but not getting ahead, struggling with manual processes, or want to implement AI and automation without losing their personal touch. Connect with Mike:• Instagram: @Mike.Allton This episode is part of The AI Hat Podcast's focus on practical AI implementation for solopreneurs and creators. No fluff, no theory - just actionable strategies you can implement today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Negotiation coach and author Saad A Saad joins Doug to rethink what “the ask” really means—why win-win isn't always wise, how to thrive even with less power, and why tension isn't the enemy but the spark of creativity.Most people think negotiation is stressful or adversarial. But Saad reframes it asan outcome-based conversation—something we're all in daily, whether with clients, colleagues, or family. We dive into why “dominate or be dominated” is outdated, how over-indexing on win-win kills creativity, and why the real skill shows when you're negotiating from a power disadvantage. Saad also shares his framework from In the Lead: Mastering Your Sales Negotiation—a six-principle model that balances assertiveness and empathy like the two wheels of a bike.TL;DR* Negotiation = outcome-based conversation—happens every day, not just in boardrooms.* Win-lose damages trust, but pure win-win leads to weak, uncreative outcomes.* Power imbalances matter less than you think—focus on clarity of outcome.* Tension and friction aren't threats—they're the conditions for respect and innovation.* Assertive empathy: be ambitious in your ask and genuinely curious about the other side.* Context is king: sales, hostage talks, and family dinners require different tools.Memorable lines* “Anytime you're trying to reach an outcome, you're in a negotiation.”* “If you over-index on win-win, you become less ambitious and less creative.”* “Friction isn't failure—it's the fuel for better outcomes.”GuestSaad A Saad — Negotiation expert, sales coach, and author of In the Lead: Mastering Your Sales Negotiation.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saadasaad/Why this mattersWhether you're closing a deal, pitching an investor, or discussing chores at home, negotiation is everywhere. Reframing it as outcome-based—and learning to balance advocacy with empathy—lets you push for better results without burning bridges.Don't just “hope” your conversations land—design them. Grab Saad's book In the Lead on Amazon, connect with him on LinkedIn, and the next time you're in a negotiation—big or small—practice assertive empathy. Book: https://a.co/d/6AkbgX3Call To ActionIf this hit—don't scroll past it. Take the Second Life Leader Quiz to see where you're powerful, where you're blocked, and what to do next: leaderquiz.app. Then share this with one man who's rebuilding.https://leaderquiz.app This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dougutberg.com

In this week's episode the whole crew is back, and Ben brings our attention to "good" friction. It's all too common in business to hear about reducing and eliminating friction, but some forms of friction can be positive in ways we take for granted.Follow the show and be sure to join the discussion on Discord! Our website is workingcode.dev and we're @workingcode.dev on Bluesky. New episodes drop weekly on Wednesday.And, if you're feeling the love, support us on Patreon.With audio editing and engineering by ZCross Media.Full show notes and transcript here.

Visit our Substack for bonus content and more: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/jae-park As designers and creatives, many of us spent years of our career looking at blank canvases and attempting to find the best place to start solving the problems in front of us. Now that AI can churn out designs and imagery, not to mention writing, video, and even music in seconds, what are we losing from the friction that is being removed from the creative process? Our guest today, Jae Park, VP of Digital Product Design at Ford's Electric Vehicle Digital Design division, posed this question to us. Jae previously led design teams at Microsoft, Amazon, and Google—companies that epitomize the "move fast and break things" mentality of Silicon Valley. But he questions whether our obsession with speed is actually how we want to live. We talk with Jae about the "valley" between disruptions, why Ford's pivot to affordable EVs matters for American manufacturing, how Gen Alpha will reshape our expectations of vehicles, and why the Socratic method might be more important than any design tool in the age of AI. Jae also discusses what might be his most complex challenge yet: helping a 120-year-old automotive icon compete in an era where, as he puts it, "the phone and the car are becoming the same thing"—at least in rapidly evolving markets like China. Bio Jae Park is a design leader with a track record of building teams and driving innovation at the intersection of business, technology, and human needs. At Ford's EVDD group, he leads cross-functional designers shaping the company's digital product strategy to make mobility a fundamental right while advancing sustainability. His career includes inspiring new ways of working at Google, creating the award-winning Metro design system at Microsoft, and leading the invention of Amazon's Echo Show, which defined a new multimodal product category. Guided by a belief that innovation begins with people, Jae's leadership style emphasizes curiosity, collaboration, and empowerment. He nurtures diverse teams of designers and technologists, ensuring they have the perspective and support to create products that serve humanity and improve the world at scale. *** Visiting the links below is one of the best ways to support our show: Saily: Saily solves the hassle of staying connected while traveling by offering affordable, data-only eSIM plans that activate seamlessly when you arrive—no physical SIM swap needed. Plus, it layers in built-in security features like ad blocking, web protection, and virtual location for safer browsing on the go. Download their app on your phone and you can buy an eSIM before you fly so you're connected the minute you land. And if you're traveling between countries, you only need one eSIM. You can get a global or a regional plan and travel with the same eSIM plan. Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code DESIGNBETTER at checkout. Download Saily app or go to ⁠https://saily.com/designbetter⁠

Very few people get paid to visit shipwrecks—but for Stephanie Gandulla, it's all part of the job. Stephanie is a scuba diver, maritime archeologist, and resource protection coordinator for the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The agency safeguards Lake Huron's historic shipwrecks, many of which have yet to be discovered. That's where Katie Skinner comes in. She's an assistant professor at the University of Michigan and the director of the school's Field Robotics Group. Skinner and her team have been developing autonomous underwater vehicles that can find new shipwreck sites, all on their own. For humans, a search is costly, time-consuming, manual work. But for AI? Skinner thinks it could help us find answers in a snap. On this episode, Stephanie and Katie talk about using AI to find shipwrecks in a literal lake of data, so that they can spend less time searching and more time exploring—as only humans can do.You can learn more about some of the people and projects featured in this episode, including… The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary at thunderbay.noaa.govKatie Skinner and the University of Michigan's Field Robotics Group at fieldrobotics.engin.umich.eduPrevious efforts to autonomously map Thunder Bay's historical shipwrecks at theverge.com/2020/3/5/21157791/drone-autonomous-boat-ben-shipwreck-alley-unh-noaa-great-lakes-thunder-bay~ ~ ~Working Smarter is brought to you by Dropbox Dash—the AI universal search and knowledge management tool from Dropbox. Learn more at workingsmarter.ai/dashYou can listen to more episodes of Working Smarter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. To read more stories and past interviews, visit workingsmarter.aiThis show would not be possible without the talented team at Cosmic Standard: producer Dominic Girard, sound engineer Aja Simpson, technical director Jacob Winik, and executive producer Eliza Smith. Special thanks to our illustrators Justin Tran and Fanny Luor, marketing consultant Meggan Ellingboe, and editorial support from Catie Keck. Our theme song was composed by Doug Stuart. Working Smarter is hosted by Matthew Braga. Thanks for listening!

In this eye-opening episode of Faith and Friction, we sit down with Dr. Laura Sanger to unpack some of the most pressing spiritual battles of our time. They dive deep into the Nephilim agenda, the rise of false Jesuses, and the ways mind control tactics are infiltrating our culture and faith.If you've ever felt confused, manipulated, or unsure of how to discern truth in a world full of spiritual deception, this episode is for you. Dr. Sanger shares insights from Scripture, history, and her experience exposing these hidden agendas, giving you tools to recognize and resist deception in your own life.Resources & Links:Learn more about Dr. Laura Sanger: nolongerenslaved.comSubscribe for exclusive episodes: patreon.com/faithandfrictionDon't forget to like, comment, and share this episode with someone who needs clarity in these times.

Fraud costs are climbing and fintech leaders face pressure to onboard customers faster while keeping trust intact. Host Tedd sits down with Ravi, a fintech veteran and CEO of KYXStart.AI, to break down how identity verification has shifted from a back-office task into a true growth driver.This conversation tackles the reality that fraudsters now use deepfakes, synthetic identities, and AI-built scams while many companies still rely on outdated methods like scanning licenses. Ravi shares how the right approach can reduce onboarding time by 80%, cut fraud rates by 60%, and boost revenue by 20%. The insights go beyond security to show how stronger data, smarter compliance, and customer-focused design actually increase revenue.TAKEAWAYS1️⃣ Rethink Compliance As StrategyUse compliance frameworks as tools to strengthen trust, open new markets, and support onboarding that scales growth.2️⃣ Use Contextual Identity SignalsGo beyond static IDs. Add phone, banking, and social signals to improve accuracy and cut false positives.3️⃣ Design Teams Around CuriosityBuild teams that question, test, and adapt. Curiosity drives better fraud defenses and stronger customer experiences.4️⃣ Adopt Continuous Verification ModelsMove past one-time checks. Continuous verification keeps accounts secure, reduces fraud risks, and maintains trust.5️⃣ Prioritize Deterministic Over PredictiveChoose deterministic checks for clear, real-time answers that deliver faster approvals and stronger compliance.LINKS:Guest: Ravi BijlaniLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravibijlani/Company Website: https://kyxstart.aiCompany LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kyxstart/X: https://x.com/KYXStart_AiYouTube: https://youtu.be/meoKNa_C67AFintech ConfidentialPodcast: https://fintechconfidential.com/listenNewsletter: https://fintechconfidential.com/accessLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fintechconfidentialX: https://x.com/FTconfidentialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fintechconfidentialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fintechconfidentialSUPPORTERS:Under - Streamlines application and underwriting with digital PDF processing - https://under.io/ftcSkyflow - Zero trust data privacy vault with simple API calls - https://skyflowsecure.com Hawk - AI tools for real-time fraud detection and transaction monitoring - https://gethawkai.comABOUT:Guest: Ravi Bijlani is the Founder & CEO of KYXStart.AI with more than 25 years in fintech. He previously served as GM at Equifax and Prove Identity. Ravi is an investor in SingularKey (acquired by Ping Identity) and holds multiple patents. He earned an MBA from Georgia Tech with Summa Cum Laude honors.KYXStart.AI is a global identity verification platform that offers AI-powered verification, fraud detection, and compliance solutions. It is designed to improve match rates, reduce costs, and streamline onboarding with real-time data across more than 200 countries.Host: Tedd Huff is CEO and Founder of Voalyre, a fintech advisory firm, and the host and executive producer of the FinTech Confidential network. With 25+ years in payments and fintech, Tedd has served as an advisor, co-founder, and executive, driving growth and simplifying global payment systems.DD3 Media is a media creation, management, and production company focused on delivering engaging content globally.CHAPTERS:00:00 Highlights01:38 Under Sponsor02:43 Welcome Ravi04:47 Getting Into FinTech06:29 Identity Verification Today08:54 Evolution of Identity11:05 Friction vs Security18:27 Skyflow Sponsor19:29 Market...

You've read the books. You've hired the coaches. You've binged the podcasts (including this one). So why do you still feel stuck?In this powerful solo episode, George Bryant calls himself out—and calls you forward. This is not a strategy dump. It's a soul-level wake-up call to stop collecting information and start embodying what you already know.This episode dives deep into the Knowing Trap—that frustrating gap between awareness and action. George unpacks why we stay stuck even when we “know better,” the identity illusions that sabotage our growth, and how to break free with simple, embodied action. You'll walk away with a three-part framework, reflection questions, and a challenge to move forward today—not someday.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy more knowledge isn't the answer to your stucknessThe real cost of “almost” launching, starting, healing, or leadingA 3-step spiral that keeps entrepreneurs frozen in placeHow identity clings to the past and resists your next levelWhat it really takes to embody what you already knowKey Takeaways✔️Awareness doesn't equal embodiment. You can know better and still not do better.✔️Avoidance is sneaky. We often gaslight ourselves by calling procrastination “processing.”✔️Action is the only way out. You must choose to do what you already know you need to do.✔️Your identity must evolve. The next version of you can't live with the old version's beliefs.✔️Pick one thing and do it today. Even small action shifts your perspective and builds momentum. Timestamps & Highlights[00:00] – The Real Purpose of This Episode[04:17] – When Strategy Fails: The Missing Ingredient[08:45] – Why Most People Sabotage Their Growth[12:30] – The Root Cause of Friction in Business & Life[17:50] – How to Recognize Your True Capacity[21:20] – Embodiment Over Execution[25:15] – The Permission Slip You've Been Waiting ForWant to stop spinning your wheels? Start embodying change. George's coaching, events, and community are designed to help you move from knowing to doing—with clarity, courage, and support. Explore all the ways to work with George at mindofgeorge.com.Your Challenge This WeekPick one pattern, lesson, or truth you already know… and take one embodied action on it within 24 hours. Not next week. Today.Join The Alliance – The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs who scale with trust and connection.Apply for 1:1 Coaching – Ready to build your business with sustainability, impact, and ease? Apply here Live Events – Get in the room where long-term success is built: mindofgeorge.com/eventFollow George on Instagram – DM your biggest takeaway or callout: @itsgeorgebryant

This episode of In The Know features host Chris Hampshire and Leah Ohodnicki, Executive Vice President of Carrier Relations at RT Specialty. Leah leads strategic initiatives to strengthen trading partnerships and drive growth across the wholesale insurance landscape, and brings two decades of experience spanning retail brokerage, E&S carriers, MGUs, and program business. Leah began her career at Marsh in 2006, advancing through leadership roles in marketing and business development. In 2015, she joined Argo Group, where she led distribution for the group and later led Specialty Programs. Leah also served as the executive sponsor for Argo Group's Gender Equality employee resource group. In 2023, Leah joined Ethos Specialty, part of Ascot Group, where she led Strategic Partnerships and served as interim head of Casualty Programs. Leah co-chairs the community committee for RT Specialty's WOW! — Women Opportunity Winning! — and serves on the boards of the Pittsburgh CLO and the University of Pittsburgh's Frederick Honors College. Today, Leah and Chris discuss the wholesale specialty marketplace, the role of distribution, and other aspects of this industry segment, and Leah's experience as a female leader in the insurance industry.   Key Takeaways Leah's career journey from marketing to insurance. Roles and responsibilities of leading carrier relations. The current state of the wholesale specialty sector. Key differences between wholesale and primary markets. Leah's message to anyone considering a career in insurance. Leah's experience as a female leader in insurance. Technical capabilities and character considerations in the hiring process. The value of a CPCU designation in an insurance career. Questions Leah asked herself when considering career moves. Technology's impact on the wholesale sector. A five-year look at the future of the industry. Leah's advice to her college-aged self.   In the Know podcast theme music written and performed by James Jones, CPCU, and Kole Shuda of the band If-Then.   To learn more about the CPCU Society, its membership, and educational offerings, tools, and programs, please visit CPCUSociety.org.   Follow the CPCU Society on social media: X (Twitter): @CPCUSociety Facebook: @CPCUSociety LinkedIn: @The Institutes CPCU Society Instagram: @the_cpcu_society   Quotes “Carriers are all looking for ways to access brokers that they want to do business with.” “The wholesale specialty sector is in a really healthy place right now.” “Within insurance, you have the ability to be exposed to so much about what is going on in the world.” “Insurance is at the heart of the economy.” “If you have a seat at the table, you're there for a reason. Own it!” “What is the brand that you're building on your social media platform?”  

We travel to the States and almost give Jet Blue oral. We stare at braless women, hunt vanillas, have a couple foursomes, attend a weekend Friction hotel party and have a life changing experience on the 6th floor. We strike gold when we leave the curtains open in hopes that someone on the street catches a glimpse of our sexy foursome. He'll never look at the handicapped the same. We talk about the different types of lifestyle parties, using sexy Venn diagrams to help you manage expectations. Richard avoids being raped by a sex-starved Venom ™ vixen. He has PTSD from not being violated. Join us at FLIRT 2026 in Isla Mujeres, Cancun, Mexico - February 11-16, 2026! Don't book Desire without asking me for a rate first! Check our sponsors:Shivers.store (10% promo code: R77) Mushroom GUMMIES are here! Stay awake with Cordyceps, maca, L-arginine, and Horny Goat Weed to keep the party going!BikiniAddiction.com (10% promo code: ROOM77) Skip plastic surgery and try Bikini Addiction instead!Patreon Help us #keepitupSAVE ON Desire / Temptation /Hedo trip* book with Lauren and get a free Bikini Addiction bikini! ROOM77LIFE.COM ROOM77EVENTS.COM

Viewpoint This Sunday with Malcolm Out Loud – Brandon Weichert and Patricia Anthone discuss implications of using US military to fight the cartels. China, Russia, North Korea, and India… Weichert explains America is its own worst enemy! A disturbing report by Dr. Kevin Stillwagon confirms a 40% increase in pilots dying early. Stillwagon and Kimberly Overton discuss that story and the RFK Jr fireworks in Congress...

Viewpoint This Sunday with Malcolm Out Loud – Brandon Weichert and Patricia Anthone discuss implications of using US military to fight the cartels. China, Russia, North Korea, and India… Weichert explains America is its own worst enemy! A disturbing report by Dr. Kevin Stillwagon confirms a 40% increase in pilots dying early. Stillwagon and Kimberly Overton discuss that story and the RFK Jr fireworks in Congress...

GPS is Now Open! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/gps to learn more and take control of your planning today!Music isn't just background noise—it can be a tool. This week, we're joined by Dr. Kevin J.P. Woods, cognitive neuroscientist and Director of Science at Brain.fm, to explore the science behind audio designed to do something: improve focus, enhance rest, and support attention regulation, especially for ADHD brains.Dr. Woods breaks down the neuroscience of “functional music,” explaining how Brain.fm uses phase-locking, neural oscillations, and lab-validated protocols to guide your brain toward desired cognitive states. We dig into why ADHD brains might respond especially well to this kind of auditory support—and how students and adults alike can use it to manage study sessions, reduce overwhelm, and even fall asleep more easily.If you've ever tried to study to lo-fi beats, felt overwhelmed by silence, or needed a reliable way to shift your brain into focus mode, this one's for you.Links & Notes

Every few years, headlines and viral posts resurface predicting the date of the rapture. This time, people are pointing to September 23rd as the day. But what does Scripture actually say? In this episode of Faith and Friction, we unpack the hype, walk through the Bible's teaching, and explain why the pre-tribulation rapture theory doesn't hold up under close examination.Our goal isn't fear but clarity, courage, and faithfulness. Whether you're wrestling with end-times questions or just curious about the debate, this conversation will equip you to stand firm on God's Word when culture stirs confusion.✨ Subscribe for more faith-filled, truth-telling conversations: https://www.patreon.com/FaithandFriction

Part 4 of our 4-part conversation on shifting our leadership from friction to flow.Culture is built on behaviors, moods, and systems that either fuel friction or create flow. In this Relationships at Work episode, host Russel Lolacher talks with Margaret Graziano, keynote speaker and bestselling author of Ignite Culture, about how leaders can take responsibility for toxic environments and transform them into thriving, high-performing cultures. Learn how small moments of friction snowball into dysfunction, and how flow accelerates change, profitability, and retention.And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime

In today's episode, I sit down with Dushyant Sharma, founder and CEO of Paymentus, a company valued at over a billion dollars that powers the bill payment systems behind utilities, insurers, government agencies, and more. We explore how Paymentus has transformed a service nobody enjoys into a customer-friendly, cost-saving solution by offering flexibility, clarity, and choice. Dushyant shares how aligning payment processing with customer needs reduces costly service calls, improves collections, and creates a better overall experience. We also discuss the culture that keeps Paymentus nimble despite its scale, and why its growth strategy started by serving the clients everyone else ignored.

Ian Ramirez has spent his career finding innovative ways to make mouth-watering meals for clients—and one of his latest ingredients is artificial intelligence. As a chef, culinary consultant, and co-founder of Mad Honey Culinary Studio and Goods, he's the guy that brands hire to get their product on restaurant menus, and make it look and taste good—whether it's a sauce, syrup, spread, or spice. Ian uses AI to tackle the repetitive, time-consuming parts of menu planning for commercial kitchens, and help clients visualize new concepts before anything gets sliced or diced. It's a tool that augments his creativity, he says, and makes prep less of a grind. On this episode, Ian talks about how AI is helping him and his team spend more time doing what they love: cooking and getting creative in the kitchen.Learn more about Mad Honey Culinary Studio and Goods at madhoneyculinary.comLearn more about Dropbox Dash—the AI universal search and knowledge management tool from Dropbox—at workingsmarter.ai/dash~ ~ ~Working Smarter is brought to you by Dropbox Dash—the AI universal search and knowledge management tool from Dropbox. Learn more at workingsmarter.ai/dashYou can listen to more episodes of Working Smarter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. To read more stories and past interviews, visit workingsmarter.aiThis show would not be possible without the talented team at Cosmic Standard: producer Dominic Girard, sound engineer Aja Simpson, technical director Jacob Winik, and executive producer Eliza Smith. Special thanks to our illustrators Justin Tran and Fanny Luor, marketing consultant Meggan Ellingboe, and editorial support from Catie Keck. Our theme song was composed by Doug Stuart. Working Smarter is hosted by Matthew Braga. Thanks for listening!

Part 3 of our 4-part conversation on shifting our leadership from friction to flow..What does a team in flow actually look like? In this Relationships at Work episode, host Russel Lolacher is joined by Margaret Graziano to unpack how leaders can shift their teams from defensive, draining dynamics into collaboration and empowerment. Discover why the “magic number” for team problem-solving is five to eight people, how laughter and trust fuel flow, and what leaders can do to unlock their team's best work.And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime

Part 2 of our 4-part conversation on shifting our leadership from friction to flow..Flow begins with you. In this episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher talks with Margaret Graziano, culture transformation expert and bestselling author of Ignite Culture, about how ego, triggers, and old patterns affect leadership. Learn why personal awareness is the first step toward flow, and why leaders can't move their teams forward without first moving themselves.And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime

Part 1 of our 4-part conversation on shifting our leadership from friction to flow..What's the difference between friction and flow in the workplace? In this episode of the Relationships at Work podcast, host Russel Lolacher sits down with Margaret Graziano — CEO of KeenAlignment and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Ignite Culture. Together they define friction in leadership, explore how it wastes energy and productivity, and explain how clarity helps leaders shift their people and organizations into flow.Hey! If you're enjoying the insights from our guests, you'll love our R@W Notes Newsletter. It's packed with guest takeaways, the resources that inspire them, and my own tips on how we as leaders can be better humans for the humans the are responsible for. Go to RelationshipsAtWorkShow.com and Subscribe Now and help the workplace be more human.And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime

On this week's episode, Frank returns from Japan yet again, Danny's playing the odds in Sol Cesto, Jesse's in his ARPG bag, and Jeremy admits to being the reason for Hollow Knight: Silksong's release date reveal. Sol Cesto: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2738490/Sol_Cesto/ Day of the Shell: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3008340/Day_of_the_Shell/ Hollow Knight: Silksong: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1030300/Hollow_Knight_Silksong/ Sword of the Sea: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2453160/Sword_of_the_Sea/ Last Epoch: https://store.steampowered.com/app/899770/Last_Epoch/ Chapters: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:03:25 - Thanking our Patreon supporters! 0:04:33 - PAX West Panel @ 5pm in the Leaf Theater, Room 420 0:05:22 - Frank's Japan Trip 0:16:28 - Sol Cesto 0:25:27 - Day of the Shell 0:28:18 - Replaying Hollow Knight 0:32:40 - Silksong Expectations 0:36:56 - The Games Dodging Silksong's Release 0:42:47 - Buying Habits with Indie Games 0:52:56 - More Thoughts on Sword of the Sea 0:58:29 - New Deftones Album is Great! 1:00:13 - Last Epoch Season 3 (and General ARPG Thoughts) 1:08:56 - Finding the Fun in Friction 1:19:20 - Topics Recap 1:20:13 - Q: What games would be on your Gaming 101 syllabus? 1:22:23 - Q: What are some anime-BS-free Japanese games? 1:28:00 - Q: What is your most profound moment in gaming? 1:35:36 - Q: Can you recommend any (complete) manga/comics? 1:41:46 - Noclip Updates 1:43:48 - Sign Off

Working Smarter is back for season two! Starting September 3, we're going beyond the hype and headlines to bring you stories about real people using AI to do more of what they love about their jobs. From the F1 track to the kitchen—and even the bottom of a lake—learn how new tools are helping creatives, makers, visionaries, and their teams think big, move faster, and focus on the work that matters most.~ ~ ~Working Smarter is brought to you by Dropbox Dash—the AI universal search and knowledge management tool from Dropbox. Learn more at workingsmarter.ai/dashYou can listen to more episodes of Working Smarter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. To read more stories and past interviews, visit workingsmarter.aiThis show would not be possible without the talented team at Cosmic Standard: producer Dominic Girard, sound engineer Aja Simpson, technical director Jacob Winik, and executive producer Eliza Smith. Special thanks to our illustrators Justin Tran and Fanny Luor, marketing consultant Meggan Ellingboe, and editorial support from Catie Keck. Our theme song was composed by Doug Stuart. Working Smarter is hosted by Matthew Braga. Thanks for listening!

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Do you have a client that has a difficult spouse? In this episode of The Financial Coaches Podcast Cody shares a case study of a client that he is working with that has a spouse that is not working the plan at all, and may even be financially abusing their partner. The hosts talk through the situation and give their perspectives.

Welcome to The Rose and Rockstar - with the Chief Troublemaker at Seventh Bear, Robert Rose, behind the bar serving one of his splendid cocktails while our host Ian Truscott, a CMO but not a rockstar, picks his brain on a marketing topic.  This week, over a refreshing cocktail, Ian and Robert discuss Robert's new book, being launched this week: Valuable Friction, an idea that they first discussed on this podcast back on episode 248. Some key points from the discussion: Speed has become a foundational value in business culture How relationships suffer due to our focus on speed and convenience AI may invite us to slow down rather than speed up Slowing down could differentiate you Creative friction can enhance our output and decision-making If you have a question for the bar, or maybe an opinion on what was shared this week, please get in touch - just search “rockstar cmo” on the interwebs or LinkedIn. Enjoy! — The Links The people: Ian Truscott on LinkedIn and Bluesky Robert Rose on LinkedIn and Bluesky Mentioned this week Valuable Friction - Robert Rose Robert's new relaunched website: Robertrose.net Ian's firm - Velocity B Rockstar CMO: The Beat Newsletter that we send every Monday Rockstar CMO on the web, Twitter, and LinkedIn Previous episodes and all the show notes: Rockstar CMO FM. Track List: We'll be right back by Stienski & Mass Media on YouTube Piano Music is by Johnny Easton, shared under a Creative Commons license You can listen to this on all good podcast platforms, like Apple, Amazon and Spotify. This podcast is part of the Marketing Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Dr. Killeen breaks down what it really takes to successfully bring on an associate. From knowing when you're ready to getting the contract details right, this is a roadmap for growth without chaos. He shares how to avoid common mistakes, what signs to look for before hiring, and why systems—not just busyness—are the foundation of success. If you're thinking about adding an associate, this episode will help you do it with clarity and confidence.To learn more about Dr. Killeen and his new book, The Shift, or to connect with him, check out www.AddisonKilleen.com.

Preview: Delhi-DC Colleague Sadanand Dhume of AEI outlines a remedy for the present friction between PM Modi and POTUS Trump. More. 1865 KOLKATA

In this episode, my guest is Dr. Michael Kilgard, PhD, a professor of neuroscience at the University of Texas at Dallas and a leading expert on neuroplasticity and learning across the lifespan. We discuss the need for alertness, effortful focus, post-learning reflection and sleep to induce neuroplasticity, and how dopamine, acetylcholine, serotonin and norepinephrine are each involved. He explains the behavioral steps for neuroplasticity, as well as vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) and other therapies for tinnitus, stroke, depression, PTSD and paralysis. This episode ought to be of use to anyone interested in understanding the modern science of brain rewiring and learning to improve cognitive or motor skills or treat sensory or motor disorders. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Wealthfront*: https://wealthfront.com/huberman Carbon: https://joincarbon.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman *This experience may not be representative of the experience of other clients of Wealthfront, and there is no guarantee that all clients will have similar experiences. Cash Account is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. The Annual Percentage Yield (“APY”) on cash deposits as of December 27,‬ 2024, is representative, subject to change, and requires no minimum. Funds in the Cash Account are swept to partner banks where they earn the variable‭ APY. Promo terms and FDIC coverage conditions apply. Same-day withdrawal or instant payment transfers may be limited by destination institutions, daily transaction caps, and by participating entities such as Wells Fargo, the RTP® Network, and FedNow® Service. New Cash Account deposits are subject to a 2-4 day holding period before becoming available for transfer. Timestamps (00:00) Michael Kilgard (03:24) Neuroplasticity (05:13) Child vs Adult Plasticity, Childhood Development & Learning (09:37) Sponsors: Eight Sleep & Wealthfront (12:41) Kids, Real vs Artificial Experiences & Balance, Video Games, Natural World (21:13) Social Media & Videos, Kids, Overstimulation & Development (33:42) Early Language Development, Passive vs Real Experiences, Kids & Adults (39:23) Sponsors: AG1 & Carbon (42:44) Learning & Plasticity Requirements; Focus, Friction, Rest & Reflection (52:24) Brain Connections, Complexity, Life Experiences & Plasticity (1:02:51) Learning, Reflection, Visualization, Testing (1:09:45) Experience Diversity & Time, Happiness, Life Appreciation (1:18:05) Sponsor: Function (1:19:53) Learning & Life Meaning (1:23:25) Neuromodulators, Brain Complexity, Synaptic Eligibility Trace & Learning (1:34:28) Synapses, Therapy for PTSD, Rewiring the Brain (1:39:01) Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS), Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Tinnitus, PTSD (1:47:33) Psychedelics, Neurostimulation, Importance of Timing (1:57:47) Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) & Major Depression (2:01:51) Psychedelics/SSRIs as Plasticity Tools, SSRIs & Bone Strength, Failed Clinical Trials (2:13:18) Can VNS Accelerate Learning? (2:16:01) VNS Surgery, Patient Use & Specificity, Closed-Loop Vagus Nerve Stimulation (2:18:18) Tinnitus Cause, Incidence & Self-Amplification; PTSD & Control (2:28:12) VNS for Tinnitus; Disease Complexity & Treatments, Lazy Eye (2:41:05) Complexity of Disease Treatments & Combination Therapies (2:48:50) Brain-Machine Interfaces, Information & Experiences; Closed-Loop Feedback; Resilience (2:59:09) Evolving Clinical Trials, Combination Treatments & Disease Complexity (3:05:21) Acknowledgements (3:07:04) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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