Podcasts about gen a

"I'm convinced they hate us," says Luke Richey, co-founder of Gravity Jack, referring to gaming giants like Roblox and Fortnite - companies he believes knowingly endanger children for profit. His wife and co-founder, Jennifer Richey, adds that 63% of human trafficking involving Gen A and Gen Z now originates through gaming platforms. In 2023 alone, Roblox reported over 13,000 child exploitation incidents - a figure they admit is likely just the tip of the iceberg.Maybe it's not hate, but indifference that leads kids to trafficking and suicide feels like total disregard for human life.Luke, one of the pioneers of augmented reality for Pokémon Go, recalls how early AR games helped lower suicide rates as kids went outside and connected in real life. But instead of building on that positive impact, many gaming companies adopted Big Tech's “engagement at all costs” model, prioritizing time spent and revenue over safety.Now, we're left with games and chat platforms rife with violence, profanity, and harm.It's a grim reality that Gravity Jack is determined to change. As Jennifer and Luke build safer alternatives, they offer three key guidelines for parents:No chat is safe without live, active moderation (something they're actively developing). If a game is “freemium” with in-app purchases, it's likely predatory.Play the game yourself before letting your child in.Resource: Family Gaming DatabaseIn this episode, we dive into virtual reality, AI's role in gaming, and more. Don't miss this vital conversation with Jennifer, Luke, and Nicki from Scrolling 2 Death.Connect with Jen & Luke at Gravity Jack.About Jen & LukeJennifer Richey is a tech entrepreneur, strategist, and co-founder of Gravity Jack, where she helps brands like Ford, Intel, and NASA create cutting-edge augmented and virtual reality experiences. With over a decade of leadership in emerging technologies, Jennifer is passionate about innovation, storytelling, and building solutions that connect people in new ways. She also holds multiple patents in the AR space.Outside of work, Jennifer is a wife, mom, and proud grandma to three amazing grandchildren. She believes the best innovations come from a life filled with family, adventure, and a bit of fearless creativity.Luke Richey is a veteran entrepreneur, technologist, and innovator.He began coding at 14, including early work with NASA, and went on to co-found multiple successful startups, including OpenEye (acquired by Alarm.com). As co-founder of Gravity Jack, he helped pioneer augmented reality and AI applications for Fortune 500 companies and major game brands like Pokémon GO and World of Tanks. With over two decades of experience and multiple exits, Luke now focuses on building new technologies that connect and empower the next generation.

We've all been keeping our eyes on the stats about Gen Z, Bible sales, and pop up revivals happening on college campuses, but what about Gen A? Can we pinpoint what ministry leaders have done different this time? Is it possible to recreate what is happening now for the next generation? Those are the questions we are asking in today's podcast and I invited Shane Pruitt to talk all about it.  Shane is an author, speaker, and Director of Next Gen for the North American Mission Board. We talk about cultural shifts, empowering gen Z, and how to disciple Gen A. Get your notes ready friends—this conversation is for sure a note-taking episode. Resources Mentioned:Summer IntensiveConnect with ShaneIG: @shane_pruitt78

Teenagers love to argue--what if we could train them to see logical fallacies, and to search after the truth? Join Kathy Gibbens and Dr. Jeff as we discuss why we need critical thinking skills, how to identify it on tv, social media, and in culture, and how we know the truth! Kathy is a passionate educator, speaker, and podcast host dedicated to equipping the next generation with critical thinking skills. As a 13-year homeschool mom, business owner, and Bible study creator, she first discovered the power of logical reasoning when her daughter studied logical fallacies for school. What began as a fun learning experience soon turned into a mission to help others recognize good and bad thinking in everyday life. Driven by a deep concern for Gen Z and Gen A, Kathy launched the Filter It Through a Brain Cell podcast to teach essential discernment skills in a world where truth is increasingly difficult to distinguish. As a Christian, she believes truth exists and that thinking well is foundational to loving God with our minds. Want to be better equipped with a Biblical Worldview? Check out summit.org! For more from Dr. Jeff on YouTube visit http://bit.ly/3flbj2j  For more resources from Summit Ministries visit their Resource Library at www.summit.org/resources/

Pegasystems (PEGA) shares have rallied over 20% this week after a strong earnings report, with revenue growth of 44% and a beat on top line estimates. COO and CFO Ken Stillwell joins us to break down the results, citing strong uptake of its new Pega Blueprint technology and success in helping clients automate work and streamline processes using Gen A.I. Stillwell attributes the company's success to its focus on re-envisioning how work is done, driving efficiency, and scaling businesses, differentiating itself from competitors like ServiceNow (NOW) and Salesforce (CRM). While some clients have expressed concerns about the impact of tariffs, Stillwell notes that software companies like Pega have some insulation from the tariff discussion due to their non-physical product offerings.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

KPHRED Prime Live - What is Digital Addiction? How do we balance the risks and rewards of the information age? Going Down the Rabbit Hole! with the question of the show: What is Digital Addiction? How do we balance the risks and rewards of the information age? Phred and female co-host Barbara Wainwright, Founder of Wainwright Global Inc. go down the rabbit hole with the topic of the day with our guests. Each week's trip down the rabbit hole is an insightful question from one of the KPHRED radio hosts. Today's question comes from Deanna & Jeremy Brakefield of NeuroDivergent News Join the discussion in the KPHRED Prime Live show forum Chat live at https://kphred.com K-PHRED RADIO - Work – Life – Spiritual Balance Human-Designed, AI-Enhanced Co-Creator Internet Community radio station, podcast library Information and news from Gen A to Boomers! If you would like to be a guest email phred@kphred.com PHred, Barbara Wainwright, Jim Treleaven, Deanna Brakefield, Scott Steele, Alan Brunton Kphred Prime Live

Amazon (AMZN) will hold its devices event Wednesday that is likely to center around Alexa. Josh Ketter with Spreetail expects to see an upgrade to Alexa among other hardware devices, though he'll watch for any A.I. advancements the company is planning. He claims Amazon is overdue on delivering Gen A.I. promises that can propel investor sentiment higher.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Quantum stocks saw massive selling action last week after Nvidia (NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang said the tech could take over 15 years to develop. Now Microsoft (MSFT) has called 2025 the year to "become quantum-ready" with a new corporate training program. Kevin Green attributes the trade craze to Gen A.I., noting disbelief the technology would shape as quickly as it had. He weighs if lightning can strike twice. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185 Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7 Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watch Watch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-explore Watch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/ Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Ready to discover how leading brands like Lunchables, MasterCard, and Sephora are pioneering immersive marketing experiences? In this episode of the Metavertising Podcast, host Ely Santos sits down with Andrew Klein, SVP of Creative Technology at Publicis Media, to explore the cutting edge of AI-driven advertising, 3D content, and multiverse activations. Andrew shares his decade-plus experience at the forefront of digital innovation, revealing how brands can leverage emerging tech—like Roblox, Fortnite, Apple Vision Pro, and augmented reality—to captivate audiences and spark meaningful connections. From creating interactive, family-friendly AR campaigns for Lunchables to developing a fully immersive “Sephora Universe,” Andrew breaks down the core ingredients of building seamless, engaging virtual experiences. You'll hear how Publicis Media's unique “creator-meets-strategist” approach helps clients integrate 3D assets, NFT rewards, and AI chatbots—without overwhelming users with buzzwords. Andrew also tackles the importance of constructing 3D pipelines, shares tips for reducing friction, and highlights how Gen Z and Gen A are redefining brand engagement inside digital worlds. If you're curious about the rise of Web3 marketing, the potential of GenAI to turbocharge creative ideation, and the strategic steps to future-proof your brand in the rapidly evolving metaverse, this conversation is a must-listen. Join Ely and Andrew for a deep dive into next-gen marketing—and learn how to transform your products, campaigns, and brand storytelling with immersive technology. Follow Andrew Klein: LinkedIn: Andrew Klein Connect with Host Ely Santos: LinkedIn: Ely Santos Tune in now to equip your brand with the insights it needs to thrive in the intersection of marketing, tech, and endless virtual possibilities!

The Gen A Young Leadership Program is a key initiative of Asia Society Switzerland. It brings together a group of around 25 vetted young professionals and advance students to participate in a year of deepening their Asia knowledge and to provide them with the tools to interpret developments in Asia and identify opportunities for successful collaboration. Gen A enables the next generation of leaders to engage with Asia at eye level and builds a community of young Asia-curious people in Switzerland.Recently, our 2024 cohort graduated from the Gen A program, joining a community that has now grown to well over a hundred alumni. At the graduation ceremony for the Gen A 2024 fellows, Bettina Schaller, Head of Group Public Affairs of The Adecco Group and President of the World Employment Confederation, spoke with the graduates about skills young professionals at the start of their careers need in a changing world.A world, Bettina says, that with 2024 has gone through a huge number of disruptions on many different levels and with countries the world over now being led by new governments who will shape what the world will look like in the immediate future. What does this mean for the grads and the demand for their skills? Where does Asia and Asia Competence fit into this? And what's the one thing still no one has found the full answer to?We are now accepting applications for the 2025 iteration of Gen A. All information is on our website. Apply before January 12, 2025.Asia Society Switzerland is deeply grateful for the generous support of the Gen A – Young Leadership Program by the Ernst Göhner Stiftung, the Hirschmann Stiftung, Nicolas Oltramare and IMP AG.STATE OF ASIA brings you engaging conversations with leading minds on the issues that shape Asia and affect us all.Stay up-to-date on all events and activities at Asia Society Switzerland: subscribe to the newsletter and support our work by becoming a member.—STATE OF ASIA is a podcast from Asia Society Switzerland.  Season 7, Bonus Episode 3 - Published: December 16, 2024Host, Editor/producer: Remko Tanis, Programs and Editorial Manager, Asia Society Switzerland

Going Down the Rabbit Hole! with the question of the show: Why should anyone join the military today? Phred and female co-host Barbara Wainwright, Founder of Wainwright Global Inc. go down the rabbit hole with the topic of the day with our guests. Each week's trip down the rabbit hole is an insightful question from one of the KPHRED radio hosts. Guests: Jim Boswell - Navy,  Author Lifelong Fulfillment Larry Broughton - Green Beret, Ceo of Broughton Hotels Sherry Hedge - Army, Trauma Nurse at Rush Medical Center Ray Pillar - Air Force, Ceo of Molly Aurora- Naperville Robert Tolan Jr - Army,  Mortgage Lender Pacific Coast Mortgage Group, Welcome Home Military Heroes  James A.  White Sr - Air Force, CEO of Performance Consulting Services Join the discussion in the KPHRED Prime Live show forum Chat live at https://kphred.com K-PHRED RADIO - Work – Life – Spiritual Balance Human-Designed, AI-Enhanced Co-Creator Internet Community radio station, podcast library Information and news from Gen A to Boomers! If you would like to be a guest email phred@kphred.com

Going Down the Rabbit Hole! with the question of the show: Why should anyone join the military today? Phred and female co-host Barbara Wainwright, Founder of Wainwright Global Inc. go down the rabbit hole with the topic of the day with our guests. Each week's trip down the rabbit hole is an insightful question from one of the KPHRED radio hosts. Guests: Jim Boswell - Navy, Author Lifelong Fulfillment Larry Broughton - Green Beret, Ceo of Broughton Hotels Ray Pillar - Air Force, Ceo of Molly Aurora- Naperville Robert Tolan Jr - Army, Mortgage Lender Pacific Coast Mortgage Group, Welcome Home Military Heroes James A. White Sr - Air Force, CEO of Performance Consulting Services Join the discussion in the KPHRED Prime Live show forum Chat live at https://kphred.com K-PHRED RADIO - Work – Life – Spiritual Balance Human-Designed, AI-Enhanced Co-Creator Internet Community radio station, podcast library Information and news from Gen A to Boomers! If you would like to be a guest email phred@kphred.com

Who do you think would play the characters in Grumpy Old Men if it were being cast today? We throw out our ideas but would honestly love to hear what you, our listeners, think. We lead into Gen A slang with some real ones like: who's this diva?, Pose 28, and big back. We learn the origins of "math lady" the meme. Our most discussed topic this week surround exponential growth in knowledge that people currently absorb, and guess what? It's a lot RECORDING EQUIPMENT Colin & Jenna both use this recording equipment: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07X5S5Q51/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 THEME MUSIC Our offspring and background music by: DJ QUADS - Bouquet of roses __________________________________________________ SUPPORT & SHARE Share with your family and friends  https://open.spotify.com/show/4zKWczq3ggHqL2TfWviJYe Listen to us on Apple podcast, Spotify, Breaker, Google podcasts, Overcast, Pocketcast & Radiopublic! We are hosted by Podcasters on Spotify. This one goes out to you!

Going Down the Rabbit Hole! with the question of the show: What's a lesson you learned from someone who held a completely different perspective from your own? Phred and female co-host Barbara Wainwright, Founder of Wainwright Global Inc. go down the rabbit hole with the topic of the day with our guests. Each week's trip down the rabbit hole is an insightful question from one of the KPHRED radio hosts. Join the discussion in the KPHRED Prime Live show forum Chat live at https://kphred.com K-PHRED RADIO - Work – Life – Spiritual Balance Human-Designed, AI-Enhanced Co-Creator Internet Community radio station, podcast library Information and news from Gen A to Boomers! If you would like to be a guest email phred@kphred.com

Going Down the Rabbit Hole! Phred and female co-host Barbara Wainwright, Founder of Wainwright Global Inc. go down the rabbit hole with the topic of the day with our guests. Each week's trip down the rabbit hole is an insightful question from one of the KPHRED radio hosts. Cat Becker reports on the Good, Bad and Ugly of Business. Join the discussion in the KPHRED Prime Live show forum Chat live at https://kphred.com K-PHRED RADIO - Work – Life – Spiritual Balance Human-Designed, AI-Enhanced Co-Creator Internet Community radio station, podcast library Information and news from Gen A to Boomers! If you would like to be a guest email phred@kphred.com

Going Down the Rabbit Hole! with the question of the show: What's a lesson you learned from someone who held a completely different perspective from your own? Phred and female co-host Barbara Wainwright, Founder of Wainwright Global Inc. go down the rabbit hole with the topic of the day with our guests. Each week's trip down the rabbit hole is an insightful question from one of the KPHRED radio hosts. Join the discussion in the KPHRED Prime Live show forum Chat live at https://kphred.com K-PHRED RADIO - Work – Life – Spiritual Balance Human-Designed, AI-Enhanced Co-Creator Internet Community radio station, podcast library Information and news from Gen A to Boomers! If you would like to be a guest email phred@kphred.com

In this episode, Wendy Liebmann talks to WSL's president, Candace Corlett about the emerging Gen A population, and other opportunistic shopper segments that can drive much needed retail growth in the near future.  They discuss: The size of the Gen A cohort.  What makes them unique.Whether Gen A is ready for prime-time shopping or merely influencers.  At least for now.Why the 50+ population is the bigger opportunity today – and ripe to drive retail growth.   Immediate opportunities to support Caregivers – younger and older shoppers stressed by their new everyday roles – and drive traffic and sales growthImplications for brand and retail trust and loyalty, reflected in the current fractious political and social environment Visit our website for transcripts and video podcasts. Subscribe and rate us with your favorite podcast app!

Topic - How do you know when you are your true authentic self? Phred and female co-host Barbara Wainwright, Founder of Wainwright Global Inc. go down the rabbit hole with the topic of the day with our guests. Each week's trip down the rabbit hole is an insightful question from one of the KPHRED radio hosts. Cat Becker reports on the Good, Bad and Ugly of Business. Join the discussion in the KPHRED Prime Live show forum Chat live at https://kphred.com K-PHRED RADIO - Work – Life – Spiritual Balance Human-Designed, AI-Enhanced Co-Creator Internet Community radio station, podcast library Information and news from Gen A to Boomers! If you would like to be a guest email phred@kphred.com

Topic - How do you know when you are your true authentic self? Phred and female co-host Barbara Wainwright, Founder of Wainwright Global Inc. go down the rabbit hole with the topic of the day with our guests. Each week's trip down the rabbit hole is an insightful question from one of the KPHRED radio hosts. Cat Becker reports on the Good, Bad and Ugly of Business. Join the discussion in the KPHRED Prime Live show forum Chat live at https://kphred.com K-PHRED RADIO - Work – Life – Spiritual Balance Human-Designed, AI-Enhanced Co-Creator Internet Community radio station, podcast library Information and news from Gen A to Boomers! If you would like to be a guest email phred@kphred.com

Host Jen Donahoe is joined by a panel of emerging game industry professionals—Pedro Bravo (Lead PM Monopoly Go at Scopely), Vlada Kumova (Game Producer at GameFam), and Lara Burić (Game Designer at Hutch). The discussion centers around the challenges and barriers faced by the next generation of game developers as they enter the industry, the difficulties of securing opportunities, and the ongoing changes in hiring practices. They share candid experiences about breaking into the industry, the expectations placed on junior versus senior talent, and the evolving dynamics of leadership and mentorship. The panel also explores the importance of fostering supportive environments and reducing crunch culture. Tune in to hear valuable insights on how the next wave of creators is navigating the complexities of game development and paving the way for future industry practices. 02:34 Guest Intro 03:16 Pedro 04:07 Vlada 04:47 Laura 05:14 Challenges of Breaking into the Industry 11:20 Bipolar Hiring Vibes 18:07 Training and Mentorship 24:42 Early Career Challenges 28:10 Crunch Culture and Work-Life Balance 34:09 Specialization and Workload Management 36:54 Creating a Positive Work Environment 42:19 Effective Communication and Management 46:45 Gen-A and the future of Social Gaming 51:35 Wrap-Up --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/support

Join Jay and Gabbie on this week's episode of Mom Said, Dad Said as they talk about how it's been raising Gen A kids in today's society. Everyday is a special moment because you never know what our kids will say or do that can either brighten up your day or just question the craziness that comes with it. Thank you for watching and listening in. Stay tuned weekly every Tuesday for more episodes of Mom Said Dad Said. Like, Comment, and subscribe to stay up to date with weekly Gossip.  Check us out on Spotify: https://bit.ly/MomSaidDadSaidSpotify  Check us out on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/MomSaidDadSaidApple Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKelleyFamily Video Editor: https://www.instagram.com/kartist_videoeditor Follow our socials!: Gabbie's Instagram: https://instagram.com/glambygabriellek_  Jay's Instagram: https://instagram.com/j.royalty.k   TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thekelleyfamily   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Educational technology should play a critical role in fostering both academic achievement and behavioral health. Our children need us more than ever. But has it? Michael Bates has designed a groundbreaking framework to help tech founders understand the challenges faced by our children and youth and their social responsibility to develop products that prioritize student wellness while supporting academic performance. How can these companies separate themselves from competitors and have an impact far beyond their product? Key points of our conversation:     

In this episode, Andrea Hopelain, GM and SVP of Publishing at EA Sports, discusses her career in the entertainment, media, gaming, and sports industry. She focuses on emotional connections with fans and the intersection of entertainment and sports participation. She also shares insights on engaging with Gen Z and Gen A, brand changes, innovation, and the role of women in sports and gaming.Key Takeaways:How to stay closely connected with large-scale audiencesThe impact of Gen Z and Gen A on brand engagement and innovationUnique challenges and opportunities in the gaming & sports industry for gender advancementLearn more:Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoiaAndrea Hopelain (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreahopelain/Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In BONUS X2, Matt and Don catch up about Pulp Fiction, Popeye, and Ripley's. Then it's time for 'Education Hour' where we'll learn about fancy new Gen A slang, including the secret identity of the Rizzler of Pinball! Lastly Don spills the beans on his favorite movie and pinball dream theme.... Contact Us! --> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

While Millennials and Boomers have been fighting, and Gen X have been largely ignored, Generation Alpha have snuck up behind us all, and we're a little shook. Sometimes it might feel like they're speaking a different language, but Gen A are simply a product of the world they were born into. That doesn't make it any less confusing… luckily Ashley Fell has done the research so you don't have to. Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy  With thanks to: Ashley Fell - Social Researcher & Director of Advisory At McCrindle. Ashley is also the Host of The Future Report Podcast. You can check that out here. Producers: Claire Murphy  Executive Producer: Kally Rintoul & Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Key takeaways from our guest, Pricing Strategist & Product Marketing Leader, Robert Campbell: Start by understanding how generative AI models work. There are two main types of prompts used for generative AI: imperative and declarative. Imperative prompts provide step-by-step instructions, while declarative prompts ask for a specific output. Understanding these distinctions will help you get the most out of generative AI tools.Don't replace human creativity and judgment entirely with generative AI outputs. While generative AI can be a valuable tool, it's important to remember that it is still under development. Be aware of potential biases in the training data and the limitations of the technology.Focus on several metrics when using generative AI:Engagement metrics: Track how well different content performs (human-created vs. generative AI-created) to measure effectiveness.AB Testing: Use generative AI-generated content alongside human-created content to see which performs better.Traditional marketing metrics: Keep focusing on revenue generation, churn rate, and other important marketing metrics. AI tools and resources mentioned in the episode:Runway.aiDall-EConnect with Robert Campbell:linkedin.com/in/robertwcampbell/ For more support on navigating the disruption of Generative AI:Go to: themarketinghelp.co/genai to access:A free excerpt from our recently published book : CMO Disruption Playbook: Generative A.I.Your Gen A.I. Transformation checklistComprehensive list of Gen A.I. tools every marketer should be testing dailyHaving trouble navigating marketing disruptions, a job search, or building and developing your marketing team? Let us help!Just email me directly  ->  erik (at) themarketinghelp (dot) coor Schedule a call with us here -> themarketinghelp (dot) co (forward slash) #schedule Thanks to our Presenting Partner : 6sense.comEliminate the costs of missed opportunities and mistimed deals by pinpointing the accounts that matter most.The only ABM platform powered by Revenue A.I.See 6sense in action and schedule your demo now: themarketinghelp.co/6sense

Key takeaways from our guest, AI Marketing Tech Leader, Benjamin Hoehn: The Importance of Curiosity: Ben emphasized that curiosity is crucial, especially with the rapid developments in generative AI. He mentioned, "It is that level of curiosity that you really need to kind of propel yourself into success."Generative AI as a Tool for Efficiency: Ben described generative AI as creating a "straw man," or a first draft, which helps in removing the ego from initial ideas and improves operational efficiency. He said, "The machine does not care about its idea. It's just saying, based on this data set that I've observed, these are five things that you can do."AI's Role in Disrupting Traditional Processes: Ben shared insights on how AI is changing team dynamics and processes, especially in content creation and marketing strategies. AI tools like Rytr and Grammarly are helping to produce first drafts and reduce the workload on human editors.Risk Management in AI Adoption: Discussing the risks associated with generative AI, Ben highlighted the need for companies to establish AI policies and ensure data security. He cautioned, "It gets super risky if you're exposing PII data or anything behind your company firewall to it."Future of AI in Marketing and Beyond: Looking forward, Ben predicted that AI will be integrated more deeply into business and marketing practices. He discussed potential new roles like a "GPT creator" who optimizes AI tools for company use, emphasizing AI's broader impact on society and industries beyond marketing.AI tools and resources mentioned in the episode:rev.ai/spiky.ai/lavender.ai/ai-suggests.com/There'sAnAIForThat.comGoogle Gemini (formerly Bard)Connect with Benjamin Hoehn:linkedin.com/in/mojomogul/ For more support on navigating the disruption of Generative AI:Go to: themarketinghelp.co/genai to access:A free excerpt from our recently published book : CMO Disruption Playbook: Generative A.I.Your Gen A.I. Transformation checklistComprehensive list of Gen A.I. tools every marketer should be testing dailyHaving trouble navigating marketing disruptions, a job search, or building and developing your marketing team? Let us help!Just email me directly  ->  erik (at) themarketinghelp (dot) coor Schedule a call with us here -> themarketinghelp (dot) co (forward slash) #schedule Thanks to our Presenting Partner : 6sense.comEliminate the costs of missed opportunities and mistimed deals by pinpointing the accounts that matter most.The only ABM platform powered by Revenue A.I.See 6sense in action and schedule your demo now: themarketinghelp.co/6sense

In this episode, we dive into the latest developments in the Apple ecosystem. Here are the key highlights: Apple has taken a bold step by allowing activation of used parts in repairs by both users and authorized service shops. This means that the self-service repairs now extend to authentic used Apple components. We discuss the implications for tDIY enthusiasts and the repair industry. Excting news for gamers! You can now download the Delta Game Emulator for iPhone and iPad. We explore how this emulator works and guide you through the process of downloading ROMs and installing them within the app. Check ou the plethora of YouTube videos available to help you get started. The Chinese government has wielded it authority, resulting in the removal of popular messaging apps from iPhones. What'sApp Threads, Telegram and Signal have been pulled from the App Store due to government orders. Additionally, Threads faces national security concerns. We dissect the implications of this move and its impact on user privacy. Travelers rejoice! airplay is now available in select IHG Hotels & Resorts properties. With approximately 60 hotels offering this feature, all you need to do is scan the QR code on the TV after connecting to the hotel's WiFi. We discuss the seamless experience of streaming content from your device to the big screen. Mark your calendars for May 7th! Apple's upcoming event promises exciting announcements. Here's what we expect to see: 12.9” iPad Air(6th Gen): A sleek and powerful tablet with enhanced features. M3 iPad Pro: The next evolution in iPad Pro performance. 3rd Generation Apple Pencil: A refined stylus for creative professionals.

Key takeaways from our guest, Jodie Lail (GE Healthcare): Gen AI Revolutionizes Marketing Operations: AI-powered tools offer marketers unprecedented efficiency and effectiveness in content creation, campaign optimization, and audience targeting. By leveraging AI, marketing teams can streamline processes and drive better results.Collaboration Between Humans and Gen AI: Rather than viewing AI as a replacement for human creativity, embrace it as a collaborative tool. Maintain control over messaging and brand voice while harnessing AI to enhance productivity and innovation in marketing campaigns.Securing Budget for Gen AI Initiatives: When seeking budgetary support for AI initiatives, focus on demonstrating quick wins and tangible ROI. Start with low-cost or free AI tools to showcase their impact before investing in larger initiatives.Continuous Learning and Experimentation: Foster a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement within your marketing team. Encourage team members to explore new AI technologies, experiment with different approaches, and embrace a mindset of lifelong learning and innovation.Connect with Jodie Lail:linkedin.com/in/jodie-lail-26014431/substack.com/@jodielailFor more support on navigating the disruption of Generative AI:Go to: themarketinghelp.co/genai to access:A free excerpt from our recently published book : CMO Disruption Playbook: Generative A.I.Your Gen A.I. Transformation checklistComprehensive list of Gen A.I. tools every marketer should be testing dailyHaving trouble navigating marketing disruptions, a job search, or building and developing your marketing team? Let us help!Just email me directly  ->  erik (at) themarketinghelp (dot) coor Schedule a call with us here -> themarketinghelp (dot) co (forward slash) #schedule Thanks to our Presenting Partner : 6sense.comEliminate the costs of missed opportunities and mistimed deals by pinpointing the accounts that matter most.The only ABM platform powered by Revenue A.I.See 6sense in action and schedule your demo now: themarketinghelp.co/6sense

Key takeaways from our guest, Florian Delval: Integration of Generative AI in Practical Applications: Discussing the role of AI in his work, Florian highlights its potential to streamline marketing operations, "What we're trying is really to add value to your existing IT investments... ultimately the use cases we solve for is everything around the customer experience notion." Marketers should look to integrate AI technologies to enhance customer experience and streamline data management, thereby boosting operational efficiency.Prepare for the Future by Understanding AI: Florian suggests preparing for future disruptions by understanding and engaging with AI technology now. He describes generative AI as "helping generate information... it can be text, images, etc." Marketers should actively learn about and experiment with AI tools to stay ahead in their field, ensuring they can leverage these technologies as they become more integrated into everyday business practices.AI tools & resources mentioned in this episode: foreignkey.substack.com/Open AI BlogAction IQ BlogGoogle AI BlogConnect with Florian Delval: linkedin.com/in/florian-delval/ For more support on navigating the disruption of Generative AI:Go to: themarketinghelp.co/genai to access:A free excerpt from our recently published book : CMO Disruption Playbook: Generative A.I.Your Gen A.I. Transformation checklistComprehensive list of Gen A.I. tools every marketer should be testing dailyHaving trouble navigating marketing disruptions, a job search, or building and developing your marketing team? Let us help!Just email me directly  ->  erik (at) themarketinghelp (dot) coor Schedule a call with us here -> themarketinghelp (dot) co (forward slash) #schedule Thanks to our Presenting Partner : 6sense.comEliminate the costs of missed opportunities and mistimed deals by pinpointing the accounts that matter most.The only ABM platform powered by Revenue A.I.See 6sense in action and schedule your demo now: themarketinghelp.co/6sense

In our Leadership Insights podcast, we access the workable wisdom of seasoned CEOs, thought leaders and business experts, whose knowledge can help you to become a more effective leader, and improve your company culture. This new episode features our conversation with Chloe Combi, best-selling author, global speaker, futurist, researcher and consultant.  She is a leading expert on Generation Z (and now Gen A), writing and broadcasting extensively on this subject. Her expertise, research and patented data has her in huge demand with global companies, brands and governments. She is THE go-to consultant for senior leaders who want to better understand their Gen Z colleagues.  Recently, she shared her invaluable insights at our Vital Few: Part Two programme. In this conversation with School for CEOs' Dave Wright, Chloe talks about:The most common myths and misconceptions about Gen ZThe real reason why Gen Z might be depressed or unmotivatedThe best approach to hybrid workingHow the four generations can mentor and support each other in the workplaceAnd much more!

Key takeaways from our guest, Kaarin Howard: Leadership's Role in Embracing and Driving AI Adoption:Kaarin touches on the critical role of marketing leadership in embracing and driving AI adoption within organizations. She suggests that leaders must not only be open to AI but actively encourage their teams to explore and integrate AI solutions. This leadership approach is essential for fostering an innovative culture that leverages AI for strategic advantage.The Impact of AI on Marketing Team Dynamics and Structure:Reflecting on the future of marketing teams, Kaarin speculates on the potential for AI to streamline team structures. "Will I need six copywriters? No, now I only need two," she states, indicating that AI's efficiency gains may lead to leaner, more focused teams. This shift could impact hiring strategies, team dynamics, and the overall structure of marketing departments, pushing towards a model where quality and efficiency are prioritized over quantity.AI tools & resources mentioned in this episode:MidJourneyMutinyHugging FaceThe Rundown AI NewsletterConnect with Kaarin Howard: linkedin.com/in/kaarin-howard/ For more support on navigating the disruption of Generative AI:Go to: themarketinghelp.co/genai to access:A free excerpt from our recently published book : CMO Disruption Playbook: Generative A.I.Your Gen A.I. Transformation checklistComprehensive list of Gen A.I. tools every marketer should be testing dailyHaving trouble navigating marketing disruptions, a job search, or building and developing your marketing team? Let us help!Just email me directly  ->  erik (at) themarketinghelp (dot) coor Schedule a call with us here -> themarketinghelp (dot) co (forward slash) #schedule Thanks to our Presenting Partner : 6sense.comEliminate the costs of missed opportunities and mistimed deals by pinpointing the accounts that matter most.The only ABM platform powered by Revenue A.I.See 6sense in action and schedule your demo now: themarketinghelp.co/6sense

Key takeaways from our guest, Andreas Welsch (SAP and Intelligence-Briefing.com): AI Augments, Not Replaces, Human Creativity: Contrary to fears of AI replacing jobs, Welsch argues that AI serves to augment human creativity and efficiency. He provides examples of how AI can assist in content creation, customer engagement, and operational efficiency, stressing that AI is a tool for enhancement rather than replacement.The Importance of AI Education in Marketing Departments: Welsh advocates for marketers at all levels to develop AI literacy, suggesting that understanding how to effectively use AI tools is crucial for staying competitive in the rapidly evolving marketing landscape. He encourages marketers to experiment with AI, learn from its applications, and integrate it into their strategies.AI tools & resources mentioned in this episode:descript.compubler.iojasper.aiotter.aiConnect with Andreas Welsch: linkedin.com/in/andreasmwelsch/intelligence-briefing.com/For more support on navigating the disruption of Generative AI:Go to: themarketinghelp.co/genai to access:A free excerpt from our recently published book : CMO Disruption Playbook: Generative A.I.Your Gen A.I. Transformation checklistComprehensive list of Gen A.I. tools every marketer should be testing dailyHaving trouble navigating marketing disruptions, a job search, or building and developing your marketing team? Let us help!Just email me directly  ->  erik (at) themarketinghelp (dot) coor Schedule a call with us here -> themarketinghelp (dot) co (forward slash) #schedule Thanks to our Presenting Partner : 6sense.comEliminate the costs of missed opportunities and mistimed deals by pinpointing the accounts that matter most.The only ABM platform powered by Revenue A.I.See 6sense in action and schedule your demo now: themarketinghelp.co/6sense

Key takeaways from our guest, Ashley Gross (commercetools): Generative AI as a Marketing Tool: Ashley emphasizes the integration of generative AI into marketing strategies, highlighting its role in streamlining tasks and enhancing productivity. This technology is portrayed as an invaluable asset for marketers looking to optimize their workflows and focus on creative and strategic tasks.The Importance of Curiosity and Continuous Learning: It is paramount for marketers to stay curious and continuously learn about emerging technologies. Marketers are encouraged to dedicate time to exploring generative AI applications, as this can lead to innovative solutions and improvements in marketing strategies.Leadership and Adoption of AI: The success of integrating generative AI into marketing efforts is partly attributed to supportive leadership. Ashley points out the necessity for leaders to advocate for and encourage the exploration of AI technologies, fostering an environment where team members feel empowered to experiment and innovate.Human-Centric Approach to AI Implementation: Ashley advocates for a human-first approach when implementing generative AI, suggesting that understanding and addressing the specific dislikes or challenges of team members can lead to more effective and enthusiastic adoption of AI tools.Future of Marketing Roles and Skills: The episode touches on the evolving landscape of marketing roles and the skills required in the age of AI. There's an anticipation of new job titles and responsibilities emerging, with a focus on specialists who can bridge technology and marketing needs effectively.Connect with Ashley Gross: linkedin.com/in/ashley-a-gross/thepromptnewsletter.beehiiv.com/ For more support on navigating the disruption of Generative AI:Go to: themarketinghelp.co/genai to access:A free excerpt from our recently published book : CMO Disruption Playbook: Generative A.I.Your Gen A.I. Transformation checklistComprehensive list of Gen A.I. tools every marketer should be testing dailyHaving trouble navigating marketing disruptions, a job search, or building and developing your marketing team? Let us help!Just email me directly  ->  erik (at) themarketinghelp (dot) coor Schedule a call with us here -> themarketinghelp (dot) co (forward slash) #schedule Thanks to our Presenting Partner : 6sense.comEliminate the costs of missed opportunities and mistimed deals by pinpointing the accounts that matter most.The only ABM platform powered by Revenue A.I.See 6sense in action and schedule your demo now: themarketinghelp.co/6sense

Key takeaways from our guest - tech/AI/Cybersecurity specialist, George Kamide:Generative AI's Transformative Potential: George  emphasizes the revolutionary impact of generative AI on marketing, highlighting its ability to understand and generate new data, including human language and creative expressions. This opens up unprecedented opportunities for marketers to innovate in content creation, customer engagement, and personalization.The Importance of Adaptation and Education: George's journey from a diverse background into marketing underscores the critical need for continuous learning and adaptation, especially in the rapidly evolving fields of AI and technology. For marketing leaders and teams, staying informed and educated on AI advancements is crucial for leveraging these technologies effectively.Reimagining Marketing Roles and Processes: The episode covers trends indicating a future where marketing roles become less specialized and more multidisciplinary. Marketers will need to evolve from being solely content creators to orchestrators who leverage AI for data analysis, customer insights, and strategic decision-making, emphasizing the importance of cross-functional collaboration and creativity.Ethical Considerations and Authenticity: Kamide warns against the over-reliance on AI for cost optimization, stressing that it could lead to quality compromises and ethical issues, such as perpetuating biases. He advocates for using AI to enhance authentic human connections and trust, which will become key differentiators in a technology-saturated market. Connect with George Kamide: linkedin.com/in/george-kamide/bareknucklespod.com/Marketing AI resources mentioned for you to check out:guidde.com/gamma.app   elevenlabs.io/copilot.microsoft.com/cloud.google.com/ai/duet-ai404media.co/bit.ly/georgek_vol1For more support on navigating the disruption of Generative AI:Go to: themarketinghelp.co/genai to access:A free excerpt from our recently published book : CMO Disruption Playbook: Generative A.I.Your Gen A.I. Transformation checklistComprehensive list of Gen A.I. tools every marketer should be testing dailyHaving trouble navigating marketing disruptions, a job search, or building and developing your marketing team? Let us help!Just email me directly  ->  erik (at) themarketinghelp (dot) coor Schedule a call with us here -> themarketinghelp (dot) co (forward slash) #schedule Thanks to our Presenting Partner : 6sense.comEliminate the costs of missed opportunities and mistimed deals by pinpointing the accounts that matter most.The only ABM platform powered by Revenue A.I.See 6sense in action and schedule your demo now: themarketinghelp.co/6sense

Take a listen as Charlene and Archer unpack communication styles, talking with friends, going to the mall, how to leave a  voicemail, texting on flip phones, television, Mom's take on how tech is affecting Gen A, community, the news, how millennials got their name, the Generation Gap, and more on this episode.

Key takeaways from Jessica Hreha from Jasper.ai:The Importance of AI Literacy: For marketing teams to effectively leverage generative AI, they must invest in AI literacy. Understanding the technology's potential and limitations ensures its ethical and effective use.Adoption and Integration Challenges: Successfully integrating generative AI into marketing strategies requires overcoming operational challenges, including workflow integration, team training, and setting clear guidelines for use.Ethical Considerations and Guidelines: Establishing ethical guidelines for generative AI use is crucial. Marketers must navigate issues related to data privacy, content authenticity, and brand integrity while exploring AI's potential.Connect with Jessica Hreaha:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicahreha/Marketing AI resources to check out: jasper.ai/ethicsmarketingaiinstitute.comcharacter.aipi.aiFor more support on navigating the disruption of Generative AI:Go to: themarketinghelp.co/genai to access:A free excerpt from our recently published book : CMO Disruption Playbook: Generative A.I.Your Gen A.I. Transformation checklistComprehensive list of Gen A.I. tools every marketer should be testing dailyHaving trouble navigating marketing disruptions, a job search, or building and developing your marketing team? Let us help!Just email me directly  ->  erik (at) themarketinghelp (dot) coor Schedule a call with us here -> themarketinghelp (dot) co (forward slash) #schedule Thanks to our Presenting Partner : 6sense.comEliminate the costs of missed opportunities and mistimed deals by pinpointing the accounts that matter most.The only ABM platform powered by Revenue A.I.See 6sense in action and schedule your demo now: 6sense.com/demo

Looking for more information and resources to help you navigate the Gen A.I. disruption?Go to: themarketinghelp.co/genai to access:A free excerpt from our recently published book : CMO Disruption Playbook: Generative A.I.Your Gen A.I. Transformation checklistComprehensive list of Gen A.I. tools every marketer should be testing dailyHaving trouble navigating marketing disruptions, a job search, or building and developing your marketing team? Let us help!Just email me directly  ->  erik (at) themarketinghelp (dot) coor Schedule a call with us here -> themarketinghelp (dot) co (forward slash) #schedule Thanks to our Presenting Partner : 6sense.comEliminate the costs of missed opportunities and mistimed deals by pinpointing the accounts that matter most.The only ABM platform powered by Revenue A.I.See 6sense in action and schedule your demo now: 6sense.com/schedule-your-personalized-demo/ 

Are all of YOUR dreams just your regular waking routine, except a little bit wackier? We hope that doesn't involve listening to this, as that would be cheating us somehow! Join Bubby Bobby, Can't Speak Dan, and all the Latter Day Dinos as they pass the time on subjects like Zoom Smell Technology, February holiday crowding, and whether or not Gen A is getting into grapefruit! Later, in celebration of Black History Month, our hosts rate and review a card that makes them feel warm and supported, even though they are not the target audience! That's how good it is! Shut Up, I Love You, Okay?!

How long exactly does a "lifetime supply" last, A man who turned a plane around with his gas, and Sticking out our Gyatt for the rizzler (We learn Gen-A slang). Spoiler: We're old now. All this and more on this episode of The Rebel Podcast Join in the conversation at any time on the WSRR ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord Server⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or by texting in! Listen to ⁠⁠WSRR Radio⁠⁠ Live wherever you go courtesy of the ⁠⁠LIVE365⁠⁠ App! Theme Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Daze⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To support the show be sure to pick up some sweet ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WSRR Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from the shop! For more information, Shows, blogs, exclusives, and more be sure to check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stylesrebelradio/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stylesrebelradio/support

Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/first-class-counsellors/gen-aGeneration-A are our campers - how can we effectively work with them at camp?Generation-A, or Gen-A are kids that are born between 2010 and 2024. Born the same year as the release of the iPad, most socially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the generation that is currently almost 100% of the summer camp population.It seems like the post-pandemic camper population is a bit of a beast these days. Camps hiring social workers and doubling down on social skills to respond, but are these solutions seem to be missing what's important about the day to day interactions with campers - you know - the things that camp counsellors do every day with kids.Counselors have always had an extremely unique relationship with campers. Not seen as an adult (but an adult figure), not quite a teacher (but definitely leads) - this dynamic sets up an important developmental coaching opportunity that counselors can leverage.The first step? Let's meet Gen A where they're at and think about what we can do to make camp the best experience we can for them!So join us this episode as we unpack:Let's meet Gen A - who are they and what makes them uniqueWhat is different about Gen A than the previous generations (Gen Z and the Millenials)Why it's important that we focus on relationship building with Gen AWhat camp counselors can do to help Gen A have a great time at camp.-Links from this episode:Gen A and Gen Z infographic"A landmark generation": Introducing Gen AlphaWho is Generation Alpha?Traits And Values ​​of The Alpha Generation. What Should Employers Prepare For?3 ways Gen Alpha is different from Gen Z—and what it means for marketers-E.G.E.L - Ever Growing Ever LearningLevel up your Camp Counselor skills with these resources!Oliver: “The King of Sharks” story, from Ultimate Camp Resource https://ultimatecampresource.com/campfire-stories/campfire-stories-legends/the-king-of-sharks/Matt: Warm Fuzzy JarThanks to our sponsor!Ultimate Camp ResourceVisit UltimateCampResource.com for 1,000+ free camp games, songs, skits, activities, and more! Follow us on social at fb: ulticamp | IG: ultimatecampresource | TT: ultimatecampresource | YT: ultimatecampresource.  Download a free games e-book here: https://itsacampthing.com/collections/e-books/products/40-camp-games-pdf 

It's almost Christmas cousins!! We're with you all in spirit, even if you have the face the cousins you hate lol! This week we're tapping into independent brand controversies, the buying of luxury e-commerce platforms and of course our Christmas dinner menu! 00:00 - A story time in Brixton, update on our Christmas shopping, problematic Gen A children and where millennial parents went wrong, comparing our Chirstmas menu and making j-rice 29:04 - Patreon Bottemless Brunch de-brief 45:40 - Manier de Voir launches their first store on Oxford Street, uses his race as a marketing tactic and his beef with Corteiz owner Clint 61:01 - Odd Muse founder was called out on TikTok due to the brands 'lack of diversity' You can watch the episode here https://youtu.be/UQdlR2w8Xyg If you want more, join us on Patreon for extra exclusive episodes: www.patreon.com/styleandcitydiares You can find us here... Instagram: @Styleandcitydiaries / @prinnyraee / @amberleaux / @prinnyxamber Twitter: @Stylecitydiary / @prinnyrae / @amberleaux Tiktok: @Styleandcitydiaries / @prinnyraee / @amberleaux Youtube: Prinny and Amber Email: info@styleandcitydiaries.com www.styleandcitydiaries.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christmas has come early!  Not one but four awesome guests join Lance on the pod from the Bachelor Mansion!  From 98 Degrees, Jeff Timmons, NKOTB's Joey McIntyre, Sugar Ray's Mark McGrath, and American Idol sensation David Archuleta!  The 90s are back! The guys talk about their music finding a whole new fan base with Gen Z and Gen A, the fashions (some questionable) popping up in stores again, and everyone shares their holiday plans!  Plus, let the frosted activities begin! A very jolly holiday version of 'Would You Rather.' Their answers will sleigh you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Original Release on November, 2nd 2023: Generative AI could transform the nature of work and boost productivity, but companies and governments will need to invest in reskilling.----- Transcript -----Stephen Byrd: Welcome to Thoughts in the Market. I'm Stephen Byrd, Morgan Stanley's Global Head of Sustainability Research. Seth Carpenter: And I'm Seth Carpenter, the Global Chief Economist. Stephen Byrd: And on the special episode of the podcast, we'll discuss how generative A.I. could reshape the US economy and the labor market. It's Thursday, November 2nd at 10 a.m. in New York. Stephen Byrd: If we think back to the early 90's, few could have predicted just how revolutionary the Internet would become. Creating entirely new professions and industries with a wide ranging impact on labor and global economies. And yet with generative A.I. here we are again on the cusp of a revolution. So, Seth, as our global chief economist, you've been assessing the overarching macro implications of the Gen A.I. phenomenon. And while it's still early days, I know you've been thinking about the range of impacts Gen A.I could have on the global economy. I wondered if you could walk us through the broad parameters of your thinking around macro impacts and maybe starting with the productivity and the labor market side of things? Seth Carpenter: Absolutely, Stephen. And I agree with you, the possibilities here are immense. The hardest part of all of this is trying to gauge just how big the effects might be, when they might happen and how soon anyone is going to be able to pick up on the true changes and things. But let's talk a little bit about those two components, productivity and the labor market. They are very closely connected to each other. So one of the key things about generative A.I is it could make lots of types of processes, lots of types of jobs, things that are very knowledge base intensive. You could do the same amount of work with fewer people or, and I think this is an important thing to keep in mind, you could do lots more work with the same number of people. And I think that distinction is really critical, lots of people and I'm sure you've heard this before, lots of people have a fear that generative A.I is going to come in and destroy lots of jobs and so we'll just have lots of people who are out of work. And I guess I'm at the margin a lot more optimistic than that. I really do think what we're going to end up seeing is more output with the same amount of workers, and indeed, as you alluded to before, more types of jobs than we've seen before. That doesn't exactly answer your question so let's jump into those broad parameters. If productivity goes up, what that means is we should see faster growth in the economy than we're used to seeing and I think that means things like GDP should be growing faster and that should have implications for equities. In addition, because more can get done with the same inputs, we should see some of the inflationary pressures that we're seeing now dissipate even more quickly. And what does that mean? Well, that means that at least in the short run, the central bank, the Fed in the U.S., can allow the economy to run a little bit hotter than you would have thought otherwise, because the inflationary pressures aren't there after all. Those are the two for me, the key things one, faster growth in the economy with the same amount of inputs and some lower inflationary pressures, which makes the central bank's job a little bit easier. Stephen Byrd: And Seth, as you think about specific sectors and regions of the global economy that might be most impacted by the adoption of Gen A.I., does anything stand out to you? Seth Carpenter: I mean, I really do think if we're focusing just on generative A.I, it really comes down, I think a lot to what can generative A.I do better. It's a lot of these large language models, a lot of that sort of knowledge based side of things. So the services sector of the economy seems more ripe for turnover than, say, the plain old fashion manufacturing sector. Now, I don't want to push that too far because there are clearly going to be lots of ways that people in all sectors will learn how to apply these technology. But I think the first place we see adoption is in some of the knowledge based sectors. So some of the prime candidates people like to point to are things like the legal profession where review of documents can be done much more quickly and efficiently with Gen A.I. In our industry, Stephen in the financial services industry, I have spoken with clients who are working to find ways to consume lots more information on lots of different types of firms so that as they're assessing equity market investments, they have better information, faster information and can invest in a broader set of firms than they had before. I really look to the knowledge based sectors of the economy as the first target. You know, so that Stephen is mostly how I'm thinking about it, but one of the things I love about these conversations with you is that I get to start asking questions and so here it is right back at you. I said that I thought generative A.I is not going to leave large swaths of the population unemployed, but I've heard you say that generative A.I is really going to set the stage for an unprecedented demand in reskilling workers. What kind of private sector support from corporations and what sort of public sector support from governments do you expect to see? Stephen Byrd: Yeah Seth, I mean, that point about reskilling, I think, is one of the most important elements of the work that we've been doing together. This could be the biggest reskilling initiative that we'll ever see, given how broad generative A.I really is and how many different professions generative A.I could impact. Now, when we think about the job impacts, we do see potential benefits from private public partnerships. They would be really focused on reskilling and upskilling workers and respond to the changes to the very nature of work that's going to be driven by Gen A.I. And an example of some real promising efforts in that regard was the White House industry joint efforts in this regard to think about ways to reskill the workforce. That said, there really are multiple unknowns with respect to the pace and the depth of the employment impacts from A.I. So it's very challenging to really scope out the magnitude and cadence a nd that makes joint planning for reskilling and upskilling highly challenging. Seth Carpenter: I hear what you're saying, Stephen, and it is always hard looking into the future to try to suss out what's going on but when we think about the future of work, you talked about the possibility that Gen A.I could change the nature of work. Speculate here a little bit for me. What do you think? What could be those changes in terms of the actual nature of work? Stephen Byrd: Yeah, you know, that's what's really fascinating about Gen A.I and also potentially in terms of the nature of work and the need to be flexible. You know, I think job gains and losses will heavily depend on whether skills can be really transferred, whether new skills can be picked up. For those with skills that are easy to transfer to other tasks in occupations, you know, disruptions could be short lived. To this point the tech sector recently experienced heavy layoffs, but employees were quickly absorbed by the rest of the economy because of overall tight labor market, something you've written a lot about Seth. And in fact, the number of tech layoffs was around 170,000 in the first quarter of 2023. That's a 17 fold increase over the previous year. While most of these folks did find a new job within three months of being laid off, so we do see this potential for movements, reskilling, etc., to be significant. But it certainly depends a lot on the skill set and how transferable that skill set really is. Seth Carpenter: How do you start to hire people at the beginning of this sort of revolution? And so when you think about those changes in the labor market, do you think there are going to be changes in the way people hire folks? Once Gen A.I becomes more widespread. Do you think workers end up getting hired based on the skill set that they can demonstrate on some sort of credentials? Are we going to see somehow in either diplomas or other sorts of certificates, things that are labeled A.I? Stephen Byrd: You know, I think there is going to be a big shift away from credentials and more heavily towards skills, specific skill sets. Especially skills that involve creativity and also skills involving just complex human interactions, human negotiations as well. And it's going to be critical to prioritize skills over credentials going forward as, especially as we think about reskilling and retraining a number of workers, that's going to be such a broad effort. I think the future work will require hiring managers to prioritize these skills, especially these soft skills that I think are going to be more difficult for A.I models to replace. We highlight a number of skills that really will be more challenging to automate versus those that are less challenging. And I think that essentially is a guidepost to think about where reskilling should really be focused. Seth Carpenter: Well, Stephen, I have to say I'd be able to talk with you about these sorts of things all day long, but I think we've run out of time. So let me just say, thank you for taking some time to talk to me today. Stephen Byrd: It was great speaking with you, Seth.Seth Carpenter: And thanks to the listeners for listening. If you enjoyed Thoughts on the Market, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share the podcast with a friend or colleague today.

Generative AI could transform the nature of work and boost productivity, but companies and governments will need to invest in reskilling.----- Transcript -----Stephen Byrd: Welcome to Thoughts in the Market. I'm Stephen Byrd, Morgan Stanley's Global Head of Sustainability Research. Seth Carpenter: And I'm Seth Carpenter, the Global Chief Economist. Stephen Byrd: And on the special episode of the podcast, we'll discuss how generative A.I. could reshape the US economy and the labor market. It's Thursday, November 2nd at 10 a.m. in New York. Stephen Byrd: If we think back to the early 90's, few could have predicted just how revolutionary the Internet would become. Creating entirely new professions and industries with a wide ranging impact on labor and global economies. And yet with generative A.I. here we are again on the cusp of a revolution. So, Seth, as our global chief economist, you've been assessing the overarching macro implications of the Gen A.I. phenomenon. And while it's still early days, I know you've been thinking about the range of impacts Gen A.I could have on the global economy. I wondered if you could walk us through the broad parameters of your thinking around macro impacts and maybe starting with the productivity and the labor market side of things? Seth Carpenter: Absolutely, Stephen. And I agree with you, the possibilities here are immense. The hardest part of all of this is trying to gauge just how big the effects might be, when they might happen and how soon anyone is going to be able to pick up on the true changes and things. But let's talk a little bit about those two components, productivity and the labor market. They are very closely connected to each other. So one of the key things about generative A.I is it could make lots of types of processes, lots of types of jobs, things that are very knowledge base intensive. You could do the same amount of work with fewer people or, and I think this is an important thing to keep in mind, you could do lots more work with the same number of people. And I think that distinction is really critical, lots of people and I'm sure you've heard this before, lots of people have a fear that generative A.I is going to come in and destroy lots of jobs and so we'll just have lots of people who are out of work. And I guess I'm at the margin a lot more optimistic than that. I really do think what we're going to end up seeing is more output with the same amount of workers, and indeed, as you alluded to before, more types of jobs than we've seen before. That doesn't exactly answer your question so let's jump into those broad parameters. If productivity goes up, what that means is we should see faster growth in the economy than we're used to seeing and I think that means things like GDP should be growing faster and that should have implications for equities. In addition, because more can get done with the same inputs, we should see some of the inflationary pressures that we're seeing now dissipate even more quickly. And what does that mean? Well, that means that at least in the short run, the central bank, the Fed in the U.S., can allow the economy to run a little bit hotter than you would have thought otherwise, because the inflationary pressures aren't there after all. Those are the two for me, the key things one, faster growth in the economy with the same amount of inputs and some lower inflationary pressures, which makes the central bank's job a little bit easier. Stephen Byrd: And Seth, as you think about specific sectors and regions of the global economy that might be most impacted by the adoption of Gen A.I., does anything stand out to you? Seth Carpenter: I mean, I really do think if we're focusing just on generative A.I, it really comes down, I think a lot to what can generative A.I do better. It's a lot of these large language models, a lot of that sort of knowledge based side of things. So the services sector of the economy seems more ripe for turnover than, say, the plain old fashion manufacturing sector. Now, I don't want to push that too far because there are clearly going to be lots of ways that people in all sectors will learn how to apply these technology. But I think the first place we see adoption is in some of the knowledge based sectors. So some of the prime candidates people like to point to are things like the legal profession where review of documents can be done much more quickly and efficiently with Gen A.I. In our industry, Stephen in the financial services industry, I have spoken with clients who are working to find ways to consume lots more information on lots of different types of firms so that as they're assessing equity market investments, they have better information, faster information and can invest in a broader set of firms than they had before. I really look to the knowledge based sectors of the economy as the first target. You know, so that Stephen is mostly how I'm thinking about it, but one of the things I love about these conversations with you is that I get to start asking questions and so here it is right back at you. I said that I thought generative A.I is not going to leave large swaths of the population unemployed, but I've heard you say that generative A.I is really going to set the stage for an unprecedented demand in reskilling workers. What kind of private sector support from corporations and what sort of public sector support from governments do you expect to see? Stephen Byrd: Yeah Seth, I mean, that point about reskilling, I think, is one of the most important elements of the work that we've been doing together. This could be the biggest reskilling initiative that we'll ever see, given how broad generative A.I really is and how many different professions generative A.I could impact. Now, when we think about the job impacts, we do see potential benefits from private public partnerships. They would be really focused on reskilling and upskilling workers and respond to the changes to the very nature of work that's going to be driven by Gen A.I. And an example of some real promising efforts in that regard was the White House industry joint efforts in this regard to think about ways to reskill the workforce. That said, there really are multiple unknowns with respect to the pace and the depth of the employment impacts from A.I. So it's very challenging to really scope out the magnitude and cadence a nd that makes joint planning for reskilling and upskilling highly challenging. Seth Carpenter: I hear what you're saying, Stephen, and it is always hard looking into the future to try to suss out what's going on but when we think about the future of work, you talked about the possibility that Gen A.I could change the nature of work. Speculate here a little bit for me. What do you think? What could be those changes in terms of the actual nature of work? Stephen Byrd: Yeah, you know, that's what's really fascinating about Gen A.I and also potentially in terms of the nature of work and the need to be flexible. You know, I think job gains and losses will heavily depend on whether skills can be really transferred, whether new skills can be picked up. For those with skills that are easy to transfer to other tasks in occupations, you know, disruptions could be short lived. To this point the tech sector recently experienced heavy layoffs, but employees were quickly absorbed by the rest of the economy because of overall tight labor market, something you've written a lot about Seth. And in fact, the number of tech layoffs was around 170,000 in the first quarter of 2023. That's a 17 fold increase over the previous year. While most of these folks did find a new job within three months of being laid off, so we do see this potential for movements, reskilling, etc., to be significant. But it certainly depends a lot on the skill set and how transferable that skill set really is. Seth Carpenter: How do you start to hire people at the beginning of this sort of revolution? And so when you think about those changes in the labor market, do you think there are going to be changes in the way people hire folks? Once Gen A.I becomes more widespread. Do you think workers end up getting hired based on the skill set that they can demonstrate on some sort of credentials? Are we going to see somehow in either diplomas or other sorts of certificates, things that are labeled A.I? Stephen Byrd: You know, I think there is going to be a big shift away from credentials and more heavily towards skills, specific skill sets. Especially skills that involve creativity and also skills involving just complex human interactions, human negotiations as well. And it's going to be critical to prioritize skills over credentials going forward as, especially as we think about reskilling and retraining a number of workers, that's going to be such a broad effort. I think the future work will require hiring managers to prioritize these skills, especially these soft skills that I think are going to be more difficult for A.I models to replace. We highlight a number of skills that really will be more challenging to automate versus those that are less challenging. And I think that essentially is a guidepost to think about where reskilling should really be focused. Seth Carpenter: Well, Stephen, I have to say I'd be able to talk with you about these sorts of things all day long, but I think we've run out of time. So let me just say, thank you for taking some time to talk to me today. Stephen Byrd: It was great speaking with you, Seth. Seth Carpenter: And thanks to the listeners for listening. If you enjoyed Thoughts on the Market, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share the podcast with a friend or colleague today.

The asset management and wealth management sectors could see AI boost efficiency in the short term and drive alpha in the medium to long term.----- Transcript -----Mike Cyprys: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Mike Cyprys, Morgan Stanley's Head of U.S. Brokers, Asset Managers and Exchanges Team. Bruce Hamilton: And I'm Bruce Hamilton, Head of European Asset Management and Diversified Financials Research. Mike Cyprys: And on this special episode of the podcast, we'll talk about what the Generative A.I Revolution might mean for asset and wealth managers. It's Tuesday, October 17th at 10 a.m. in New York. Bruce Hamilton: And 3 p.m. in London. Mike Cyprys: My colleagues and I believe that Generative A.I is a revolution rather than simply an evolution and one that is well underway. We think Gen A.I, which differs from traditional A.I in that it uses data to create new content, will fundamentally transform how we live and work. This is certainly the case for asset and wealth management, where leading firms have already started deploying it and extracting tangible benefits from Gen A.I across an array of use cases. Bruce, what has been the initial focus among firms that have successfully deployed Gen A.I so far? And, something that has been top of mind for most of us, is Gen A.I replacing human resources? Bruce Hamilton: So Mike, clearly it's early days, but from our conversations with more than 20 firms managing over $20 trillion in assets, it seems clear that the immediate opportunities are mainly around efficiency gains rather than top-line improvements. However over time, as these evolve, we expect that this can drive opportunity for top-line also. All firms we spoke with see the importance of humans in the loop given risks, so A.I as copilot and freeing up resource for more value added activities rather than replacing humans. Mike Cyprys: What are some of the top most priorities for firms already implementing Gen A.I? And in broad terms, how are they thinking about integrating Gen A.I within their business models? Bruce Hamilton: So opportunities are seen across the value chain in sales and client service, product development, investment in research and middle and back office. Initial efficiency use cases would include drafting customized pitch or RFP reports and sales, synthesis of research and extraction of data in research, and coding in I.T.. Now Mike, specifically within the asset management space, there are two primary ways Gen A.I is disrupting. One is through efficiencies and two revenue opportunities. Can you speak to the latter? How would Gen A.I change or improve asset management? And do you believe it will truly transform the industry? Mike Cyprys: Absolutely. I think it can transform the industry because what's going to change how we live, how we work, and that will have implications across business models and the competitive landscape. I believe we're now at a A.I tipping point, just in terms of its ability to be deployed on a widespread basis across asset managers. The initial focus is overwhelmingly on driving efficiency gains and at the moment there's skepticism if Gen A.I can drive product alpha, but it should help with some of the maintenance tax around collecting and summarizing information and cleaning data. This should help release PM's of time to focus more on higher value idea generation and testing their ideas, which should help performance generation. I don't think it hurts. All in, we think this could result in up to 30% productivity gains across the investment functions. Bruce Hamilton: We've talked about how Gen A.I affects asset management. Do you think it can transform how financial advisers do their job and what kind of productivity gains are you expecting to see? Mike Cyprys: Financial advisors stand to benefit the most from Gen A.I because it should help liberate advisors time spent on routine or administrative tasks and allow them to focus more of their time on building deeper connections with clients and allowing them to service more clients with the same resources. And so that's how you get the revenue opportunity, by serving more clients and more assets. It's more of a copilot or tool that enhances human capabilities as opposed to replacing the human advisor. So on the wealth side, we do see more of a revenue opportunity for Gen A.I than we do on the asset management side in the near-to-medium-term. Use cases include collecting client information and interactive ways and summarizing those insights as well as proposing the next best actions and drafting engagement plans and talking points. All in, Gen A.I should help drive productivity improvements between 30 to 40% in the wealth sleeve. Bruce Hamilton: So Mike, what's your outlook for the next 3 to 5 years when it comes to the impact of Gen A.I on asset management? Mike Cyprys: It's really an expense efficiency play in the near to medium term for asset managers. But as you look out over the next 3-to-5 years, we could see a situation where A.I is embedded in a broader range of activities, from product development to portfolio management and trading areas, including trade optimization strategies, as well as brainstorming new product ideas tailored to client needs. Now in terms of assessing firms that are best placed, our qualitative assessment considers four main areas. First, there's firm scale and resources to allocate to both profitability and balance sheet capacity. Secondly, we consider a firm's in-house data and technology resources to drive change. Thirdly, are firms' access to proprietary datasets where it can leverage A.I capabilities. And finally, there's the strategic priority assigned to A.I. by management. Bruce Hamilton: But Mike, what are some of the risks and limitations of A.I technology when it comes to wealth management and specifically to financial advisors rather than to back office functions? Mike Cyprys: We see the risks falling into two categories. There's technological risks on one side that includes hallucinations that can result in poor decisions, as well as inability to trace underlying logic and the threat of cyber attack and fraud. Then on the other side, there's usage risks, which include data privacy, improperly trained models, as well as copyright concerns. We're seeing firms respond to these challenges by maintaining a ‘human in the loop' approach to A.I. adoption. That is a human is involved in the decision making process such that A.I operates with human oversight and intervention. Mike Cyprys: Bruce, thanks so much for taking the time to talk. Bruce Hamilton: Great speaking with you, Mike. Mike Cyprys: And thanks for listening. If you enjoy Thoughts on the Market, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share the podcast with a friend or calling today.

Gen A.I. has officially taken the B2B SaaS space by storm. Come join us as we interview Eric Quanstrom, CMO at CIENCE on how sales and marketing are leveraging AI technology to sell better today. Key takeaways include: What does Marketing do? How does Marketing support sales? How new reps can leverage AI today to ramp and sell better? About Eric Quanstrom: Eric is the CMO at CIENCE, a lead generation software and services company. With over 20 years of experience in marketing, Eric has held leadership positions at companies like Logitech, Pipeliner CRM, and KiteDesk. He has helped CIENCE achieve significant growth and recognition, including being listed on the Inc 5000 four times in a row. He also provides advice for those looking to pivot into marketing and emphasizes the value of specialization and excellence in a particular area. Visit www.cience.com today Connect with Eric on LinkedIn here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jtlieu/support

In this episode of Dr. B Show, Dr. B is joined by Rod Colon, a highly experienced career consultant and executive coach. He is passionate about providing hope and guidance to students, professionals, and executives in their career journeys. With over 25 years of experience, Rod has helped countless individuals manage their careers as a great enterprise. He holds a BA and MBA from Georgian Court University and is the founder of Rod Colon Consulting.Rod shares his insights on managing your career as a great enterprise. He discusses his journey from working in human resources at J.P. Morgan to starting his own practice. Rod emphasizes the importance of being the CEO of yourself and leveraging your skills and network to succeed. He also highlights the significance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in organizations and how it can lead to increased revenue. Rod provides practical advice on reprogramming biased thinking and creating a sense of belonging in the workplace.KEY TAKEAWAYSBeing the CEO of yourself means taking ownership of your career and leveraging your skills and network.Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential for organizations to thrive and increase revenue.Reprogramming biased thinking starts with awareness and reflection on our own biases.Creating a sense of belonging in the workplace leads to better team performance and results.QUOTES"For me, everything that I do is always in gear to being the CEO of me, how can that individual best leverage running this great enterprise of themselves." - Rod Colon"The key is to be aware of our biases and reflect on why we think and feel a certain way." - Rod Colon"When you have senior leadership buy-in and sponsorship, the rest of the organization will follow suit." - Rod Colon"Diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just the right thing to do, they lead to better teams and better results." - Rod ColonYou can learn more about Rod Colon in the links below.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodcolon/If you're listening to the Dr. B Show Podcast, please subscribe, share, and we're listening for your feedback. You can also learn more about Dr. Jairo Borja at http://borjaconsultinggroup.com/.

Show Notes: On this week's episode we chat about comfortable homes, gorillas, conversations Gen X needs to have with their parents, the Dublin Irish Festival, cake decorating, and so much more.  This gorilla at the Columbus Zoo was thought to be a male, until it gave birth Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y, Gen Z, and Gen A explained The Conversation Gen Xers Must Have With Their Boomer Parents "Gen X Is Riding A Wave Of It": Why This Counselor Says Her Generation Is Struggling Right Now 2023 Dublin Irish Festival Dublin Roots ‘First & only in the world' cake decorating robot is now in Gahanna BeeHex Automation - Cake Robot in Kroger! Seven Surprising Words Bakers Can't Spell  

Most of the confusion around our past, present, and where we're heading in our future as a society can be addressed with proper education. This can solve many of our ailments as a society - but for Gen Z and soon to be Gen A....we need to get started now. That is the focus of today's daily episode. My website with free audio download of my book: https://ungraduated.com Ungraduated Book for purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Ungraduated-Finding-dropping-outdated-systems-ebook/dp/B09SXCBY6R/ref=sr_1_1?crid=28QTYUU7T5BN4&keywords=ungraduated+book&qid=1655499090&sprefix=ungraduate%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-1 Join the Ungraduated Living Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/454790476338234

Welcome to The Atelier where we workshop your work life, brought to you by Talent Atelier, the Executive Search business where we essentially act as a dating agency between businesses and people. This episode Rachel and Jo invited Alex Goat who is the CEO of LIVITY which is an award winning youth specialist agency working with brands like Bumble, Nike and Footlocker. They spoke about; the difference between knowing the youth culture zeitgeist vs knowing young people, how to lead a multigenerational team and why brands are now targeting Gen A. If you have any more questions for Rachel and Jo, then please do reach out on podcast@talentatelier.com, and we also have a growing archive of articles on www.talentatelier.com. Website: talentatelier.com Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/talent-atelier-ltd/ Instagram: instagram.com/talentatelier/ Rachel Saywell-Burr: linkedin.com/in/rachelsaywellburr/ Jo Gilmour: linkedin.com/in/jo-gilmour-1849ab3 "

In this powerful keynote speech, trust expert Stephen M.R. Covey, Co-Founder of CoveyLink and the FranklinCovey Global Speed of Trust Practice, sheds light on the transformative role trust plays in the retail industry, particularly in engaging Gen Z, Gen A, and Millennials. As the bestselling author of "The SPEED of Trust," Covey reveals how trust is not just a soft, social virtue, but a hard-edged, economic driver with the potential to revolutionize businesses and elevate performance. Listen in as Covey delves into the impact of trust on consumer behavior, the implications for retailers, and the strategies needed to establish and maintain trust in today's fast-paced retail landscape. Draw inspiration from the global leader in the concept of trust, as Covey shares invaluable insights on harnessing the power of trust to unlock the next great retail opportunity. Don't miss this captivating and informative keynote that will equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the ever-evolving retail world and forge stronger bonds with your customers.

Season 4 of The Church Digital Podcast has been a deep dive, an introspective look into Gaming and Nerd Culture, and how the church is already active in this space. In the concluding episode, Jeff and Season Co-Host Mark Lutz jump in a conversation to discuss the highlights of the season, as well as an overarching theme: what are the opportunities to utilize Gaming Church to reach Gen Z, and even Gen A!  Plus, get a sneak peek of the future of Jesus, Gamers, and Church with a couple special announcements from Jeff & Mark. All here on the newest episode of The Church Digital Podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechurchdigital/message

On today's Hacks & Wonks week-in-review, Crystal is joined by political consultant and principal partner at Prism West, Riall Johnson! Crystal and Riall discuss a controversy in Burien following a homeless encampment clearing, because another encampment (predictably) reappeared a block away because the people without housing still lacked housing, and homelessness is caused by a lack of accessible or affordable housing. The King County Council approved a $3.5M contract to rent 50 beds from the SCORE facility in Des Moines, WA, despite Executive staff saying that it won't make much of a difference. They also discuss the seemingly lackluster results from the new bonuses designed to attract more SPD officers. They end with a discussion of the over 30 Seattle City Council candidates and how the upcoming election might unfold.  As always, a full text transcript of the show is available below and at officialhacksandwonks.com. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at @finchfrii and find today's co-host, Riall Johnson, at @RiallJohnson.   Riall Johnson Riall began working in political campaigns in 2012 after he retired from a 9 year career as a professional football player. His first campaign was as a field organizer in Cincinnati, Ohio for President Obama's re-election campaign, which was also where he started his professional football career when he was drafted to the Bengals in the 6th round in 2001. Riall's focus in politics has always been on the field side of grassroots campaigns. He has knocked thousands doors for campaigns in six different states, organized the collection of over 900,000 signatures, and created grassroots volunteer groups that are still self-sustaining today.   For the past few years, Riall has been focusing his work in his home state of Washington, where he has led impactful campaigns focused on gun violence prevention, police accountability, and criminal justice reform.  After directing ballot initiative I-940, Riall founded Prism West (formerly Prism Washington) in 2018 to focus on getting progressive candidates of color in office to increase representation in government and bring real transformative policy to fruition. Many of his clients have broken many barriers by becoming the first of their demographic to be elected to their offices. He is currently working on bringing rent control back to the State of California.   Resources The Case for the Crisis Care Centers Levy with King County Executive Dow Constantine from Hacks & Wonks   “After Removing Encampment, Burien Considers the Options: Provide Shelter, Ban Camping, or Both?” by Erica C. Barnett from PubliCola   “Burien faces hard choices around homeless encampment” by Anna Patrick from The Seattle Times   “King County Commits Millions to Make Jail Slightly Less Crowded” by Ashley Nerbovig from The Stranger   “Slog AM: Trump Indictment Drops Today, Harrell Drags on Police Alternatives, Election Day in Other Places” by Ashley Nerbovig from The Stranger “Slog AM: SPD Hiring Lags Despite Big Bonuses, WA Stocks Up on Abortion Pills, More Cringe from Elon” by Vivian McCall from The Stranger   Transcript   [00:00:00] Crystal Fincher: Welcome to Hacks & Wonks. I'm Crystal Fincher, and I'm a political consultant and your host. On this show, we talk with policy wonks and political hacks to gather insight into local politics and policy in Washington state through the lens of those doing the work with behind-the-scenes perspectives on what's happening, why it's happening, and what you can do about it. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get the full versions of our Friday almost-live shows and our midweek show delivered to your podcast feed. If you like us, the most helpful thing you can do is leave a review wherever you listen to Hacks & Wonks. Full transcripts and resources referenced in the show are always available at officialhacksandwonks.com and in our episode notes. If you missed our Tuesday midweek show, Executive Dow Constantine filled me in on why King County voters should support the Crisis Care Centers Levy by voting Yes on Proposition 1 this April. The proposed levy would raise funds to address our urgent behavioral health crisis by building five new crisis care centers across the county, stabilize and restore residential treatment beds, and cultivate the behavioral health workforce pipeline. Today, we're continuing our Friday almost-live shows where we review the news of the week with a cohost. Welcome back to the program, friend of the show, and today's cohost: Principal Partner at Prism West, Riall Johnson. Hey. [00:01:28] Riall Johnson: What's up? [00:01:29] Crystal Fincher: You have been jet setting all over the place. You're an - certainly an interstate, maybe an international man of mystery at this point in time - just working all over. What have you been up to? [00:01:42] Riall Johnson: I'm Canadian, so I guess I'm international - or half-Canadian - and currently I'm in California, Southern California, working on bringing back rent control to the state of California. That's been, that's my most - my recent project. But also, I'm still involved vaguely in Washington politics - I'm still keeping a little track. And I plan on returning - probably next year for some more - help with some of my clients getting reelected as well, and trying to push things further, finish the mission that we set out to when we started Prism. [00:02:17] Crystal Fincher: Absolutely. There's a lot of news that has happened this week. We cover local government. There's a lot of national federal news that broke out this week, whether it's the arrest and arraignment of former President Trump, to a litany of anti-trans legislation, to the unjust expulsion of two Black members of the Tennessee legislature, to Biden backtracking and issuing a betrayal of sorts and saying that, and not being equivocal about trans people being able to participate in sports and saying that maybe there are some situations where they shouldn't be allowed to, or may not be allowed to - which was a completely unnecessary action to take. I do not know why that happened - it's pretty disappointing. But in the midst of all that, we have a lot happening locally. There's been conversation in the City of Burien - and we have talked to councilmembers from the City of Burien - really interesting city to follow. And right now, they recently cleared an encampment at a site. And as predicted, as we have seen after encampment clearings in Seattle and many, many other cities - because we're not actually providing any meaningful housing, people just relocate to another location. In Burien, they relocated to another location just like a block away to another city-owned property, which caused consternation from a number of people there. Some residents concerned that - Hey, we still haven't done enough to provide these people with housing options that make sense for them and that can help them out of their situation. And other people predictably - seemingly being more worried about the visible part of the homelessness, not necessarily what people who are unhoused are going through - but mad that they have to see that and feeling that it's somehow them being spurned by people who have no place to stay moving to somewhere else where they're allowed to exist. How do you read this? [00:04:27] Riall Johnson: It's just - it's typical city behavior. You see this nationwide - they think that if you bully these folks, you push them out of their immediate space, they're gonna just be gone forever. They're gonna disappear. And we have this constant attempt of disappearing the homeless - of trying to - and not realizing they're actually people and they have to live somewhere. They're going to live somewhere, so they can't just drive across the state or somewhere so you don't see them again. And if they're still homeless, they're gonna be homeless somewhere else. So all we're doing is taking turns pushing them back around, like a pinball machine. And it's sad to watch 'cause people need to realize - if you don't wanna see them - if you gave them homes, you wouldn't see them. Or you wouldn't know they're homeless 'cause we still have to live - when you have a home, you have to leave your home and go work and do things, even though - people don't realize about 47% of homeless people have jobs. So the whole get-a-job narrative is stupid 'cause they get a job and they're still homeless 'cause we simply can't afford homes. And that's the main problem - is that housing is just not affordable. Even when they call it affordable housing, it's not affordable 'cause the AMI is skewed all wrong. So we need to build public housing. We need to go back to how we had - before Reagan cut the housing authority in the '80s - where we actually had federal funding for these houses, for housing for people. And we could actually treat it as a regional solution, which - I hate that term, but actually - 'cause we could provide housing throughout the country in spaces, not just in the City of Seattle. 'Cause you see this - in Burien, or any other city outside of Seattle, has no right to complain about homelessness because you look at the numbers from the regional housing authority - Seattle and I think one other city are the only ones that contribute to the fund. And Seattle contributes 95% or 98% of the funds to the regional solution. So the only ones that even put any money up, the only ones who even put any services up - so of course people are going to gravitate there 'cause there's services, but they put in the fund and then the other cities don't kick in anything. And they just push everything to Seattle and then point at Seattle like they're the problem - Look at all the homelessness. Well, you push all your people there constantly. So it's just typical. And you see this - I see this in LA, I see this in Long Beach. You see this in bigger cities and you see it in San Francisco. You see it in New York and Denver, Miami - the bigger cities carry the load of it and then everyone wants to crap on the big cities - Look at these Democrat run cities 'cause they're, look at all the homeless people. They're the only ones that actually treat them like humans in any sense - remotely, 'cause you don't see, when you get up close, it's like they're not even treated well here - but it's the lesser of many evils that they have to face. And they're just going to where they're going to be bullied the least. [00:07:22] Crystal Fincher: Yeah, it's a challenge. And I think it is just a continual reinforcement that - as you said, this is a problem that is caused by a lack of housing. There are lots of people who try to suggest that homelessness is really an addiction problem. It's really a crime problem. And if we just treat these people like they're addicts or we treat these people like they're criminals, that that will clean everything up. We have been trying that and that approach has been failing - truly for decades now, for years and years and years. And the question really is - when are we going to stop doing the thing that has been failing and start doing the things that have been shown to be much more effective? This is a problem with the affordability and the accessibility of housing. If homelessness was primarily a crime problem, places with the highest crime rates would have the most homelessness - that's not the case. If homelessness was primarily an addiction problem, places with the highest addiction rates would have the highest rates of homelessness - that's not the case. What is the case is that areas with the highest level of housing that is unaffordable to the local populations have the highest rates of homelessness. It's because people cannot afford to live where they're at. It really is that. And so we have to provide housing to people to get them off of the street. We have to help people transition back into permanent housing. And money that we spend on criminalizing this solution, on locking people up, on putting up fencing, on making areas unavailable, on paying for security and park staff and police officers to kind of police these encampment sweeps and move people all around - it's just a recipe for failure. We know that. Why do we keep trying that? Let's provide housing and follow the evidence for what other people are doing that is working, what other cities are doing that's working. We can and need to do better. And so I did not find it surprising at all that if you sweep one location without providing people with any path to permanent shelter - yeah, you're just moving the problem around. And it sounds like the people are unhappy - a lot of people who testified were just unhappy that they didn't move the problem far enough away. But we can't keep punting to other jurisdictions, to other cities, to other counties, to other regions to help solve this problem. Every city needs to kick in and do things to meaningfully allow and provide more housing, and to keep more people in their homes, and to keep people from being evicted. [00:10:11] Riall Johnson: Yeah, I think the other - and on top of that, this is an American problem where we just need to get over - of not accepting poor people having nice things. And then we just - 'cause we have the money for it. We always have the money. It's the richest country in the world. Always have the money. Seattle's one of the richest cities in the world - has the money. Bellevue and all these other cities around - are richest suburbs and suburban towns in the world - they have the money. The thing is, and it's funny how even when you explain to people who want these sweeps or are pro-sweep - which is mind-boggling - if you ever talk to someone who really just wants them swept and kicked out, you tell them how much more it costs to sweep them, and to jail them, and to do the cleanup, and all that stuff - and it's gonna cost us more. Because essentially - hopefully we can organize all the homeless folks that are being swept all the time to sue the cities for all the possessions that they've lost and been stolen - 'cause we're really robbing these people of their stuff. 'Cause you give them no notice, you show up, you clear them out, and they don't get to get all their things, or they literally take it from them half the time and throw the stuff out. And I think there was another city - I forget which one - that actually successfully sued the city for millions of dollars as a class action lawsuit, which I hope Seattle does at some point. And I would definitely help organize that. The thing is - we spend so much more doing this cruel stuff, and people have said this before - that the cruelty really is the point. People relish in treating these people so badly, knowing that they would save more money if we just provided homes for them. But they don't wanna spend money on that - even being told and shown straight data that it costs more doing what we're already doing - to sweep them, and jail them, and assault them, and clean up the stuff. It costs us more money. Just give them homes and we save money. And bonus, you don't have to see them anymore. At least - and that's the problem - you'll see them. You just won't know they're homeless, so you won't be able to label them as such. And that's - we just have to get over just giving poor people nice things, which is a home. But we don't want - we just don't want to. We can do it, we just don't want to. [00:12:30] Crystal Fincher: Absolutely. Speaking of another situation where it seems like there may be other better options of what we can do, but we don't want to - is this week, the King County Council voted to extend a contract or to enact a contract with the SCORE Correctional Facility in Des Moines, Washington, to offload some of the King County jail population to that Des Moines Center - in the wake of studies, calls from employees who work there, the Public Defenders Association and many others saying that the jail is overcrowded, understaffed, a hazard to the health of the people that are living there, and there just is not enough staff support to keep anyone safe, and it's a mess. And so you had an unusual alliance of corrections facilities employees - the jail guards - in addition to public defenders saying, This is untenable and unsustainable. We need to lower the jail population. You also have a prior promise from King County Executive Dow Constantine to close the jail. Yet, it seems like policy is moving in the opposite direction, and they're spending millions of dollars to offload - what was it - 50 people to that facility. And really saying - Okay, is this meaningfully addressing this problem? Or are we just once again kicking the can down the road here to figure this out? - to spend $3.5 million to rent 50 beds in Des Moines. It was a 7-2 vote with King County Councilmembers Jeanne Kohl-Welles and Girmay Zahilay voting against the measure to transfer the inmates, really saying that they don't have enough information to really determine that this is the best alternative and that there are functionally deeper problems than this is going to solve, and we're spending money on this kind of stopgap solution that could be really, really helpful to spend in areas that may be more likely to keep people more safe. How do you read this situation? [00:14:49] Riall Johnson: It's funny. I think - it's not funny. It's ironic that it was just Girmay and Jeanne Kohl-Welles. And I would expect Girmay Zahilay to vote No on this 'cause - knowing him. I didn't expect Jeanne Kohl-Welles to vote for this, but it's amazing how principled some elected folks get when they're not running for reelection and they're not looking for - or higher office. And the funny thing is - this is what I've said in politics overall - is you don't have to trust people in politics, you trust their ambitions. And I had a very interesting conversation while - up in Snohomish with a prosecutor - and it opened my eyes because, and we're talking about bail reform - just letting them out. Why are we even putting these people in jail for minor stuff? Why are we even putting - they don't even have to be there. And that's the thing - why is this conversation, are we having in the "most progressive county" - I'm quoting, you can't see me - that we have a full jail? And it's because we have to just redefine what crime actually is. These people that they're bringing in for "crimes" aren't crimes in most other parts of the world. So they shouldn't even have to be there. It's minor offenses that they're in there, that they could just either pay a fine or not be a crime in the first place. And so we should - if we just redefined that, we wouldn't do that. But we're already stuck in this narrative that we're not tough on crime at all. We're the toughest country on crime in the world. And this is what this prosecutor told me was, and it shows - 'cause he's gonna, obviously he was gonna run for reelection at the time - when he said, I want to let these people out, but all it takes is one. All it takes is one of them to recommit and do something egregious and do something really bad. And the whole thing is gone. And it made me realize that - Yeah, he's not right. He's right about himself - his world is turned up now. His reelection chances are gone. His job, it's - his future is in jeopardy if that happens, not everyone else's. Because the thing is, no matter - the longer you hold people in jail, they're gonna - and you can't put people in jail for life. You're gonna get out at some point. They're worse off - they're gonna be - and more likely going to commit something more serious because they're in a worse situation than before. They're more damaged than before. So the effect is that we're even - why we're even putting these people in the jail, or most of these people in jail, in the first place is trivial. So we shouldn't even have to vote to relocate them or borrow beds from other states, other counties - because they shouldn't be in jail in the first place. And they're not realizing that solution. But every one of those people - all seven that voted for it - are all still planning on running for something in the future. And that's what they're scared of. They're scared of that one person that gets out of jail, commits something bad, worse, and they get blamed for it. They don't - and this happened to Chesa Boudin - 'cause he let a lot of people out of jail. And one person assaulted someone in the - actually, I think in the Asian community - and they used that as a cudgel, and just - [00:18:23] Crystal Fincher: And that was in San Francisco, right? [00:18:24] Riall Johnson: Over and over and over - yeah, in San Francisco. And that's what - they're all scared of that - you can see. And that's my theory, 'cause you talk to them one-on-one - they all wanna vote No, they all wanna do this, the right thing - but they know they can't because they're scared of the reelection chances, or further election chances, including Dow Constantine. [00:18:47] Crystal Fincher: It's something that we commonly see, and unfortunately they're afraid of - they're afraid of following the data for fear of weaponization of the anecdote. Because yes, there are certainly people who are invested in the status quo in our current system, who are salivating to use anything to help bolster their position or discredit others. Because they know that they have to rely on the anecdotes, because the data is not on their side. But there's a lot of money to be made from the existing system and what they're doing. There's a ton of money to be made in a variety of facets, but really the impact of that - and what we need to not pepper over - is that you're selling out the rest of the community, you're harming the rest of the community. Because the data is what it is. We know that overall, fewer people are going to be harmed and victimized if we change the approach that we take, if we stop focusing on these punitive, punishment-based approaches - based on us not feeling like people are worthy of humanity, or we need to personally feel like we punish them. Does that feeling justify the increased likelihood and increased events of harm that are really happening to real people? It's a challenge and it's a shame. You said Jeanne Kohl-Welles - also not running again and seeming to be a little freer in her comments and considerations - she did call on Dow to follow through on his promise to close the downtown jail. And she also expressed, as did Girmay and some other council members, expressed concern that because this appears to be such a stopgap measure that doesn't seem to be robust enough to solve the actual problem, that they're concerned about getting another request for funding, and a request for an extension, and a request for expansion of this - because this doesn't actually solve the problem, even though we're forking over millions of dollars to make that happen. So they took some votes to ensure that an automatic extension or an automatic expansion couldn't happen, that their approval is gonna be required for that. But also if you're approving this - even if that does happen, what is the logic of voting No if you voted for this? Again, I'm not quite sure what that is, but it'll be interesting to follow. We will continue to follow this, and it's a conversation that we continue to have. Also this week, we got news that bonuses so far have not shown to recruit many new officers. And for the amount of money that's invested - not just in salaries and benefits for police, but also these signing bonuses - certainly I think most people were hoping, who viewed this as a solution, to get much more bang for their buck as they did. It's interesting in that we have heard the Harrell administration talk about data and dashboards and all that information. And the data that we have received on this doesn't seem to be too promising, yet that doesn't seem to be deterring many people. They said it's too soon to figure out that this is a failure, or to conclude that this is a failure. We did see an uptick in some of our hiring and have a bit of a larger class, so maybe there's some benefit that we're getting from this. Although we have heard from officers themselves who've said - These signing bonuses don't make a difference. If someone is leery to come, and especially given the salary, throwing an extra $10,000 at them isn't really going to be big enough to make the difference here. Now it could with a lot of other positions that have shortages in the City, but we seem to be focused on police right now. And so it is just going to be interesting to see if it's just - well, the data didn't look like we wanted it to, but we're just going to keep pushing forward and not adjust - while expressing the importance of better performance and getting data and metrics from other public safety initiatives or things that are running behind, like alternative response. And really this is money that could be invested in other areas. How do you see this? [00:23:48] Riall Johnson: It's just another - I feel like I'm repeating myself - it's typical. It's typical American exceptionalism - thinking that the country with the most police than any other military force, with more police than any other military force, is going to solve this. There's never been a correlation of more police and less crime - never. If anything it's gone the opposite - less police, you get less crime. We're so invested as a country - that more police is going to solve our stuff. And we have more police than ever, always. And it's just never affected crime. And if anything, it just affects more arrests - and it's just arrests for bull crap - told you I wasn't going to cuss. So I think it's - sarcastically speaking - if we were just nicer to cops in Seattle, more of them would come 'cause that's what - don't take this out of context 'cause like someone's clips this, 'cause it's - that's the narrative you see in the newspaper. Cops don't want to be here 'cause they're not nice to us here. There's too much protest, and too liberal, and it's too progressive. You hear this narrative outside - that's what's deterring - if that's deterring cops, it's too bad. Your job's tough, I'm sorry. You completely say - We're proud, we support the blue, and it's the toughest job - f*cking do it. They don't want to do it. They want an easy job where they can bully people and get away with it more often. So they're not afraid of being - and it's not so much being treated bad - they're afraid of accountability 'cause they feel like Seattle might hold them more accountable. I think it just doesn't matter 'cause - and I'm happy actually that less and less people want to be cops because probably - you see this generation's growing up - seeing more and more of what cops are doing, less of them want to be that. And I hope that's gonna be a nationwide trend overall. Gen Z and Gen A, I think are growing up - they're seeing more and more police violence. We didn't get to grow up seeing those constant videos. All we saw was a Rodney King video - we didn't have the cameras. I'm turning 45 this month. I didn't see constant police violence growing up. I grew up - I was 16 when Hillary and Joe Biden and Bill Clinton brought us the crime bill. I was a super predator in their eyes. And we were sold on that - me and my generation and everyone else - was sold on that stuff that more police is gonna solve this. And all it did was just lock more people up - for the same stuff I saw at Stanford University, tons of kids do. And boy, they weren't kicking down those doors. So it's never - more police has never solved crime - is not going to. So I'm actually happy that it's failing because it's going to show - and you see the stats of crime is still staying the same or going down, even with less cops. If we invest more in the communities and provide more housing and more services, we'll have less crime - 'cause we'll have less poverty and we'll have less need - because most of them is just crimes of poverty. So I think this is something I want to see nationwide - is just less cops, people wanting to be cops, because we're opening people's eyes to the culture of it. And a lot of younger generation growing up don't want to be part of that culture. And I hope that - so I say, keep filming people, keep filming them all the time, put them on blast, hold them accountable as best you can. And hopefully this is a trend that we see nationwide. [00:27:33] Crystal Fincher: Yeah, absolutely. And it will be interesting to see where these trends follow. It'll also be interesting just to see the electoral trends. We also saw this week, the City of Chicago opted to elect a progressive mayor who the police union was vehemently opposed to. They said that they would walk off the job if this person were elected and they're just going to do that. And well - the city's voters called their bluff. [00:28:02] Riall Johnson: Please leave. Please don't go - oh no. We'll see if they do - they won't, they won't. [00:28:11] Crystal Fincher: Maybe a couple might, but once again, I think this is an area where residents continue to be out ahead of elected officials in this area. Residents don't seem to have the hang up over conversations about comprehensive public safety, and public safety being much bigger than policing and having to be much bigger than policing. We have to have conversations about meeting people's basic needs. We have to have conversations about poverty and homelessness and all of that. And really addressing the roots of those problems - making sure people's basic needs are met - that impacts our public safety, that impacts how many people are victimized, it reduces the amount of people who are victimized in a variety of ways. And that really is the bottom line - we become safer when we do that. Think voters are there - there's certainly a large percentage of them - winning percentages of voters are there. And we just need actions by our elected officials that reflect that. [00:29:15] Riall Johnson: It's funny - unless you've been in a situation where you can't afford food, can't afford rent, can't afford a place to stay, you can't judge people if they're taking from major corporations. Meanwhile, corporations are committing exponentially more wage theft than you could ever steal from the cosmetic aisle. And it's very hard to combat the narrative as a consultant or in politics when they only have to show one or three videos - one to three videos - of the same shoplifting over and over and over, and then say it's a crime spree. They have the illustration advantage to do that. It's very hard. It was very hard to combat that in 2021 and to this day. So apparently, if you listen to the right narrative - the narrative on the right - crime has been skyrocketing for so long. But the stats show it's lower or the same - it's apparently gone through the graph and come back up to the bottom to go right back where it was. But every year, crime's skyrocketing. So where is it skyrocketing to? Apparently, everyone's a criminal at this point if you say - what is skyrocketing and what is actually crime. I used to do crime all the time when I was in college. I was at Stanford University, one of the richest schools in the country, and I shoplifted all I got, all I could 'cause I was broke. I couldn't work. I wasn't allowed to work. This is before the NIL [name, image, likeness] stuff. I stole groceries constantly. I'm admitting to the crime. I testified on this during the whole, and when we were trying to legalize college athletes getting paid. 'Cause when I can afford food, I don't have to steal it. But I have to eat somehow. And I had to eat at a level of a college athlete, of a college football player. So I stole groceries from Safeway constantly, every chance I got. And thank God I was good at it - but also, I had to. What else was I going to do? My parents couldn't send me money, and I couldn't even get a job 'cause it was illegal for me to get a job while I was in college. I was fortunate to not grow up in poverty, and my parents were middle class, but they weren't obviously able to just send me money every week while I was in college - sitting there broke. So I stole - I just stole food. And if they even had it, I was scared to ask them for it. I felt more dignified stealing food than asking for money from my parents - even if it was like 20 bucks, so I can go grocery shopping, which that could actually get some groceries back then, 1998. So we have to understand - it's not about who's doing the crime or what's happening - it's like why? Why is this happening? And they think it's just 'cause people are criminals and we need to lock up more people. Even though as a country, we lock up more people than anywhere else in the world - at four times the rate. And we think doing that more is going to solve the problem. [00:32:11] Crystal Fincher: Yeah, to me - it's just telling - okay, if that's what we have been doing for 30 years, and we feel that things now are worse than they've ever been - maybe that's a signal that it's not the best solution. Maybe that's a signal that that approach has failed and we should try something else. That is not how people invested in keeping things the way they are feel about it, by and large, unfortunately. But I guess the other news is that there - wow, is a whole lot more people who are less and less invested and actually invested in changing the way that things are. And those are becoming majorities in many cities and areas and states. And we're seeing that play out in a lot of these elections. So we will continue to follow that conversation and what happens. Also just wanted to cover - since you're here, since we do elections and politics - so at my latest count, I believe there are 36 declared candidates for Seattle City Council across all of the districts. That is a big number - and there are a lot of people at this point in time. A lot fewer people have qualified for Democracy Vouchers. I think we're gonna get an update on Monday perhaps to see who else may have qualified. But out of everyone, it looks like in District 1, Preston Anderson and Rob Saka have completed the Democracy Voucher qualifying process. In District 2, Tammy Morales has qualified for Democracy Vouchers. In District 3, Joy Hollingsworth and Alex Hudson have completed the qualifying process. In District 4, Ron Davis as well as Kenneth Wilson have completed the qualifying process. In District 5, no one has at this point in time via the publicly available information on the Democracy Voucher website. In District 6, Dan Strauss, the incumbent, has completed the qualifying process - as has incumbent Andrew Lewis in District 7. Those are all of the people who have been reported as successfully qualifying for Democracy Vouchers - obviously a big gate and necessary accomplishment for a campaign. But there are a lot who are in a lot of different positions. There is a sea of candidates. So I guess I'll just open it up to you on your thoughts - about anyone in particular, or this crop of candidates overall, and what this means for the City of Seattle. [00:34:53] Riall Johnson: I think it was - did you say 36? I think 49 ran last - four years ago. I think there was more open seats. I think there was only one incumbent. Debora Juarez was the only incumbent running. So now we only have two - no, three incumbents this time with Tammy, Dan, and Lewis. I used to work with Dan by the way - we were coworkers long time ago. [00:35:23] Crystal Fincher: Really? [00:35:23] Riall Johnson: Yeah, for the Alliance for Gun Responsibility. I'm a fan of Dan Strauss - personally. I disagree with him a lot, but a fan of Dan. But either way, this year is gonna be weird 'cause 2019 - going off 2019 - it was a big rally for progressive and it was a big progressive wave there, especially when Amazon dropped that million dollar bomb at the end, on top of the million dollars they already spent through the Chamber. I think this is gonna be interesting. I'm a big fan of Tammy, obviously - she's a client, or former client - I'm not doing any elections this year. So I don't think - she doesn't even need help. She was one of the best campaigners I've ever seen, so I think she's going to - she'll win on her own. She's gonna win. I think she's got - working with somebody, she's in good hands - but I don't see anyone beating Tammy. And in terms of the other races, it's just gonna be weird to see - they're not gonna have this narrative about fighting Amazon and stuff 'cause Amazon actually learned, the Chamber learned to step out of it and then distribute their money through other channels. They're still gonna put the same amount of money - they're just gonna put it so it's harder to track. So I encourage people to just look - you can still find it - look where the money's going. Look where it's going - they're gonna go through another entity. They're gonna distribute through other different donors. They're still gonna be backing the people. So just look where all the rich people, the same donors you see every year putting behind their own corporate police candidates. And you're gonna see that. And then that's gonna tell you all you really need to know - who's in what. 'Cause the thing is this is what - it always irks me about Seattle and a lot of cities nationwide, but especially Seattle - a lot of these races actually in the end are irrelevant unless you get a really super majority. The whole narrative of Seattle being this progressive place is false. Seattle has no income tax. It's a libertarian utopia, in my opinion. But they blame all their problems on a Brown woman named Kshama because she's the only socialist in there. If you're outside of Seattle or the narrative, thinks like Kshama runs the City. No, there's no way any city council member can run the City. The mayor runs the city. And we've had a corporate mayor for the last 46 out of 50 years, I think. The only mayor that actually did anything progressive was Mike McGinn. And it's funny - you look at the stats, you look at the homelessness rate after 2013 - it's gone up pretty - a whole lot since 2013. [00:38:11] Crystal Fincher: As has the crime rate. [00:38:12] Riall Johnson: Exactly. [00:38:14] Crystal Fincher: I think it was lower - McGinn enjoyed the lowest crime rates in the last 40 years, which - he would be the first person to tell you - were not only because of his policies, he did benefit from policies from Greg Nickels also. But numbers don't lie. [00:38:34] Riall Johnson: Yeah, and we stopped investing in housing overall. And the City - and even if the City Council gives and puts money in housing, it's not like - they just give you the money or approve it, the mayor's got to execute it. And Jenny - I remember seeing Jenny Durkan literally just declined to use the money in any sort of way. She promised a 1,000 or 10,000 tiny homes or whatever - she built a hundred. It's - we got the corporate mayor we've asked for - the Chamber's got their candidate for the last two decades, or the last decade. They got Murray, they got Jenny, they got Tim what's-his-name? The guy who was council for - [00:39:10] Crystal Fincher: Briefly, Tim Burgess. [00:39:11] Riall Johnson: Tim Burgess. Bruce Harrell twice now. And it's gonna go the same way every time. As long as you get a mayor that can't do anything unless they get approval from their corporate overlords - we all call it - we're gonna have this problem all the time, no matter who we elect to City Council. So Tammy's gonna win. Everyone else that I see on the table is just gonna be - is some semi-progressive right now that's just gonna go with the status quo. And she's probably gonna be a lone voice, lonely voice on that council. And then she's now gonna start getting the blame because they can't - they're not gonna have Kshama to blame anymore. And so it's gonna be sad to see all problems - even though it's like you got the mayor you wanted, you got the city council candidates you wanted - you're not gonna have Kshama, you're not gonna have Teresa, all you're gonna have is Tammy. And somehow Tammy's gonna be - they're gonna try and blame Tammy for the - all the problems they have when they've caused it. So it's just, it's gonna be funny to watch this after the election, but in terms of who I see - I just don't, I'm sorry - I'm not paying attention enough, but I don't see anyone outside of Tammy Morales that kind of fits my - what I wanna see in a councilmember. That's my biased opinion, so - as much as I love, I like Dan Strauss as a person, and I think he's better than the person that's challenged him obviously. Me and Dan would have disagreements face-to-face if we met, if we saw, if I saw him again. I just don't see it. I see - either you have to get a major majority of veto-proof votes constantly that's going to actually defund the police, that's actually going to provide housing, that's actually going to fund transit. We're gonna be in this cycle over and over and over as long as we have a mayor that refuses to actually do the things and is beholden to the large corporations we have here in Seattle. So I don't see - I see these elections as inconsequential, somewhat irrelevant in the overall scheme of things. They're important, obviously - you want the support, but the one city councilmember in your district is one-ninth of about 15% of power in the City. That's how much the city council pretty much has - 15-20% of the power. The rest of the 80-90% is the mayor's office. And that's - but the overall narrative - it's hard to get that across 'cause you watch local news, you watch Fox News or cable news, you think this radical socialist Brown woman is running Seattle because that's who they put on the face of it. Never smiling, always with her mouth open yelling - when you, if you meet Kshama, she's the nicest person possible, she's always smiling. But they always want to get it - it's just funny how that narrative is painted on these things. And same with Tammy - they're going to put Tammy on there with - it's typical misogynistic stuff you see with - they always put her with - as she's speaking and then they get her at the worst moment possible with her mouth open. And they're going to do this over and over and over to put the blame on them so they can avoid accountability. [00:42:26] Crystal Fincher: Yeah, it is - that trope basically is well-worn. And they do like to pick a favorite progressive person to pick on - that's a lot of P's, but anyway - for me, I need to get more familiar with a lot of candidates, certainly. But I think I'm with you just on the - I'm, I can't say across the board, 'cause there have been a couple that I have heard some conclusive opinions on - taking away almost whether or not I agree with people on issues, it is just hard in this crop to find people really saying where they stand on it. And again, certainly there have been a few who have, but it seems like the majority is afraid to say anything. And to your point that the candidates who have been favored by the Chamber and corporate interests, those candidates for mayor have won for the past decade. And there is no one who has any more power in the City than the mayor. The City Council, to your point, can fund things and can direct policy. But it provides the funding - it actually can't spend that money itself. That is up to the executive. The executive has to spend the money. They manage and implement all of the things in the City. Every department answers to the mayor, including the police department - and what happens there is completely the mayor's responsibility. That is the executive, that is the person with the most power. And it feels like that goes by the wayside because there has been a person on the council that they've been able to demonize from the progressive side that - it reminds me just of conversations about racism or sexism or anti-trans messaging where it's like - simultaneously, the people who you're railing against are somehow deficient in their eyes, but also so smart and powerful and numerous that they can do everything and every bad thing is their fault. And there's this big magical conspiracy that is happening that people are, I guess, communicating telepathically to coordinate all of the horrible things that as conservatives would say, liberals want. But it's just - yeah, I don't know. I don't know. I'm not quite inspired by the crop of candidates, but I think it's just - you're gonna have to decide to do something. And we're at the point where we've had now 10 years worth of really mayors painting themselves as the adult in the room, the people who can bring together people who disagree, and bring everyone together and figure out where people agree and can make progress. And that's just messaging to excuse people not taking action. That has not materialized. What that equates to in practice is just gridlock and nothing happening. And I think we're seeing the result of nothing happening for so long. This is why so many - homelessness has skyrocketed, income inequality is skyrocketing - continuing to do so - so many of the things that we have labeled crises have only gotten worse because the people who said that they were gonna bring everyone together and stop making people mad, like those divisive progressives - it turns out you do have to make a decision at some point. And if you don't, the bad thing continues to happen and that happens. And I think lots of people are at the point with Bruce Harrell - you've made lots of promises that sound great. It seems like you forgot about some of those promises and other of those promises are running like late, way behind schedule. Maybe you changed your mind. Maybe that was just rhetoric. But you said things and we want to see you deliver, and we're waiting. [00:46:45] Riall Johnson: Yes. We'll see what Backroom Bruce does in the next two years, which - we'll see. I've met Bruce - actually he's a nice guy, charismatic guy - he wins people over pretty easily. And actually I turned him down. I couldn't do it. 'Cause it's just - you can't, I just can't give in to corporate interests like that. This is the thing - I don't know how much time more we've got 'cause this is - I'm going back to 2019 and my experience. And this is a problem that needs to be said in Seattle about the progressive left - the power players in the progressive left - they don't want change either. They just want power. And if anyone's listening, they can see - I think I have it on my pinned tweet back in 2019 - the problem I saw and I identified it. And I burned a lot of bridges saying this out public. And I'll say it again though, 'cause it needs to be called out. There was a big movement behind progressive candidates. "Progressive candidates." They put about a million dollars behind six candidates for the open seats. There was three white candidates and three candidates of color. They put over $900,000 behind the white candidates and about $23,000 total behind the candidates of color - 18 of that 23,000 went to Tammy. The other 2,000 each went to Kshama and Shaun Scott - it was a literal direct correlation of skin color by who got more money. And they spent more money against Mark Solomon - Tammy's candidate, who was also Black, a Black man - than spending more money for Shaun. That's how anti-Black the Seattle left is. Seattle is 6% black. 20 years ago, it was 13% Black. So somehow this pro-Black, equitable, progressive city has been systematically kicking Black people out of this city for the last 20 years. And I'm one of them. So it's just - it's a false narrative, I think, to think that there's people who claim to be for this. And you'll literally see in Seattle where someone will have a sign saying, "In this house, Black Lives Matter, love is love," blah, blah, blah, all that stuff. And then right next to it, literally it'll say, "Don't rezone this property, make it so historic." Like it's all platitudes I see. And I see it not just with voters, but I see it with the people in power - the people in the "progressive" movements that actually have the money, and they don't put their money where the mouth is. There's never a movement supported by this. They don't put the money behind actual progressive candidates, or abolitionists, or whatever. They just talk the talk. They put all this money behind Dan Strauss, Andrew Lewis, and Lisa Herbold - and they all waffled on all their votes. They didn't do anything. They just did middle of the road stuff. But meanwhile, the candidates that actually were pushing for real progressive transformative policies, like Shaun Scott, Kshama Sawant, and Tammy Morales - they didn't support that way. And the reason - I burned bridges - I'll burn them again, I'll burn the ships. 'Cause it needs to be said. And it needs to be - look where the money's going, and you'll see where people stand. And the funny thing is we just - and this is why you see a lot of these candidates, even this year, waffling on stuff. They're coming out middle of the road. They say they're progressive. They come from progressive organizations that are well-funded, and they're not taking proper stands because they're scared to - because the organizations that support them are scared to as well. So I think this needs to be said and needs to be called out - until we have some real progressive candidates that can stand on their own and stand against even their own backers, like the unions and the progressive organizations that - I'm not gonna name names, I've already done that. But they know who I'm talking about and they know I'm talking about them, and I don't care. But the thing is we need candidates that will do that, and we need more communities to stand up against that, and fight on their own. And it's very hard to do that because - ultimately, you're turning away resources - because these are well-resourced organizations as well and progressive organizations. And it's hard to do that without resources. And once - when you do that, you gotta realize you're gonna be on your own and you're gonna have to do this on just pure human power - with a little bit of money. And just - and I guess, hopefully vouchers - on a minimal budget, that you could, that hopefully you can win by. [00:51:42] Crystal Fincher: Thank you for all of your insight today, Riall Burn the Ships Johnson. Appreciate your insight and reflections and perspective. And with that, I thank everyone for listening to Hacks & Wonks on this Friday, April 7th - it's April 7th already - 2023. The producer of Hacks & Wonks is Shannon Cheng. Our insightful cohost today is Principal Partner at Prism West, Riall Johnson. You can find Riall on Twitter @RiallJohnson, that's R-I-A-L-L Johnson. You can follow Hacks & Wonks on Twitter @HacksWonks. And you can find me on Twitter @finchfrii, that's two I's at the end. You can catch Hacks & Wonks on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts - just type "Hacks and Wonks" into the search bar. Be sure to subscribe to get the full versions of our Friday almost-live shows and our midweek show delivered to your feed. If you like us, leave a review. You can also get a full transcript of this episode and links to the resources referenced in the show at officialhacksandwonks.com and in the podcast episode notes. Thanks for tuning in - talk to you next time.

Dennis Speigel is the Founder and Owner of International Theme Park Services, Inc., a company centered around theme park consulting with specialties in feasibility and master planning. Starting out as a ticket taker at Coney Island in Cincinnati, Dennis found his love for the amusement industry and found a major interest in the business side of entertainment. After graduating, Dennis was invited to join the Coney Island team and later Kings Island, now one of the most popular amusement destinations in America. Years later, Dennis took his master planning and business experience to create ITPS, pioneering the expansion of the attractions industry worldwide. In this interview, the IAAPA Hall of Fame inductee tells us about feasibility & master planning, future trends, and how everyone wants to have fun. Feasibility & Master Planning   "The least fun we have is conducting a feasibility study, but it's the most important thing we do."   One of Dennis's first major projects was the $60 million construction of Kings Dominion in Virginia. Since then, Dennis has dedicated his life to mastering the economics of theme parks. When studying a new proposal and trying to bring it to life, the same feasibility study process has been used since the building of Disneyland. It charts the course for the design and planning of any new development in the industry, which results in a 10 to 12 week process.    However, theme parks aren't immune to the unpredictable market. With recessions and inflation, ITPS has also helped banks and theme park investors through whatever troubles they may be having. ITPS has sold over $800 million in theme parks and also helped many companies recover from an economic downturn. Whatever the challenge is, Dennis has worked through it before.  Future Trends   “We've continued to evolve and expand through technology, and through the people's love of our business."   Covid-19 changed the world, and technology still continues to grow at a shockingly fast rate. The direct effects of these recent events have resulted in per capita spending skyrocketing to levels we have never seen before. With ‘revenge traveling' from the pandemic and touchless and cashless technology continuing to grow, consumers are being more monetarily engaged than ever before.   However, Dennis knows the real challenge is keeping the demand up. Although we may see opportunities while we sit at the master panel, we have to make the calls that keep our core values of the industry alive. The attractions industry is a mature business now, and managing the varying factors of the ever growing business is something we need to focus on.  Everyone Wants to Have Fun   "The one common denominator of people all over the world is that people want to have fun."   After traveling across the world hundreds of times, Dennis knows that the one universal language is fun. After wars have shredded through countries and people start to rebuild, one of the common things that every culture looks for is fun. It's why the attractions industry was able to march across the world in the past decades, and why the market is consistently growing to this day.     New generations like Gen Z and Gen A are engaged in the industry, and Dennis stresses that we need to capitalize on that to keep our guests coming. Unlike other industries, we don't put smoke in the air or pollute rivers, but instead we market memories. By capitalizing on the core values of our industry, we can keep growing for years to come simply because the market for fun will never disappear.  To contact Dennis, you can connect with him on LinkedIn. To learn more about ITPS, you can visit their website here.  This podcast wouldn't be possible without the incredible work of our amazing team: Summary by Mason Nichols Video editing by Abigail Giganan   To connect with AttractionPros: attractionpros@gmail.com

Description: The role of humans in the Deep Digital Transformation required to build a sustainable and resilient business, is ever more important. In this episode, we talk about Digital Maturity from the mindset point of view. We highlight the broken customer journey in financial services, the shift in values of Millenials, Gen Z and Gen A. Kamales Lardi, believes that the future of business is not just about your company and your offering to customers, it is an ecosystem, a collaborative and co-optive environment which includes suppliers, partners and employees, rather than a competitive one. This is one of several points that she discusses extensively in her upcoming book to be published by Wiley. The Human side of Digital Transformation, Kamales Lardi Kamales Lardi is a leading emerging technology professional who has recently been appointed as MD for Switzerland for Valtech. Kamales Lardi is a bold and strategic thinker in digital andbusiness transformation. She combines over 22 years of deep cross-industryexperience with the latest digital and technology solutions. Kamales is listedin the “Top 10 Global Influencers & Thought Leaders in DigitalTransformation” (Thinkers360) and Top 50 Women in Tech Influencers 2021 (TheAwards Magazine). Since establishing Lardi & Partner Consulting GmbH in2012, Kamales has advised many multinational companies across variousindustries in Europe, Asia and Africa for over a decade. In June 2022, Kamalesjoined Valtech, a global business transformation company, as the ManagingDirector Switzerland. Kamales is aTeaching Fellow at Durham University Business School, and is the Chair of theFORBES Business Council Women Executives. She is a dynamic and influentialspeaker and presents regularly at corporate and industry conferences. In 2022,Kamales was recognized in International 40 Over 40 – The World's Most InspiringWomen by CapGemini Invent and Female One Zero. Kamales Lardi:/ Upcoming book The Human Side of DigitalBusiness Transformation, by Wiley Hardcover – 27 Oct. 2022+Human+Side+of+Digital+Business+Transformation-p-9781119871019 Dr. Efi Pylarinou is the No.1 Global Woman Influencer in Finance & the Data conversation by Refinitiv, a Top Thought Leader by Onalytica, and a Top Digital Futurist, Linkedin and Twitter Voice, by Engatica. A seasoned Wall Street professional & a recognized technology thought leader on innovation topics. Founder of Efi Pylarinou Advisory servicing Big Tech, Financial Services and Fintech clients. She strongly believes in building bridges between the old and the new economy. She shares her passion of content creation with her 190,000+ followers on Linkedin and 18,000+ on Twitter. Join her on the social platforms See more podcasts here.

Description: The role of humans in the Deep Digital Transformation required to build a sustainable and resilient business, is ever more important. In this episode, we talk about Digital Maturity from the mindset point of view. We highlight the broken customer journey in financial services, the shift in values of Millenials, Gen Z and Gen A. Kamales Lardi, beleives that the futureof business is not just about your company and your offering to customers, it isan ecosystem, a collaborative and co-optive environment which includes suppliers, partners and employees,rather than a competitive one. This is one of several points that she discusses extensively in her upcoming book to be published by Wiley. Kamales Lardi is a leading emerging technology professional who has recently been appointed as MD for Switzerland for Valtech. Kamales Lardi is a bold and strategic thinker in digital andbusiness transformation. She combines over 22 years of deep cross-industryexperience with the latest digital and technology solutions. Kamales is listedin the “Top 10 Global Influencers & Thought Leaders in DigitalTransformation” (Thinkers360) and Top 50 Women in Tech Influencers 2021 (TheAwards Magazine). Since establishing Lardi & Partner Consulting GmbH in2012, Kamales has advised many multinational companies across variousindustries in Europe, Asia and Africa for over a decade. In June 2022, Kamalesjoined Valtech, a global business transformation company, as the ManagingDirector Switzerland. Kamales is aTeaching Fellow at Durham University Business School, and is the Chair of theFORBES Business Council Women Executives. She is a dynamic and influentialspeaker and presents regularly at corporate and industry conferences. In 2022,Kamales was recognized in International 40 Over 40 - The World's Most InspiringWomen by CapGemini Invent and Female One Zero. Kamales Lardi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamaleslardi/ Upcoming book The Human Side of DigitalBusiness Transformation, by Wiley Hardcover – 27 Oct. 2022 https://www.wiley.com/en-us/The+Human+Side+of+Digital+Business+Transformation-p-9781119871019 Dr. Efi Pylarinou is the No.1 Global Woman Influencer in Finance & the Data conversation by Refinitiv, a Top Thought Leader by Onalytica, and a Top Digital Futurist, Linkedin and Twitter Voice, by Engatica. A seasoned Wall Street professional & a recognized technology thought leader on innovation topics. Founder of Efi Pylarinou Advisory servicing Big Tech, Financial Services and Fintech clients. She strongly believes in building bridges between the old and the new economy. She shares her passion of content creation with her 190,000+ followers on Linkedin and 18,000+ on Twitter. Join her on the social platforms https://linktr.ee/Efiglobal

We are joined by Tom Middleton this week, to discuss his game studio - Roforco. Roforco helps brands tackle the enigmatic game platform and game creation system known as ‘Roblox.' Brands are now discovering how to take advantage of Roblox's popularity amongst Gen Z and Gen A, by creating brand gaming experiences. Tom discusses the importance of the shock-value for a brand, the ability to create an amazing first impression on the site and developing a game that gets people talking. It is also incredibly important to build upon this initial impact, with updates and the creation of fans and a community, to ensure longevity in Roblox. We discuss how to build a game that stands this test of time. For many brands, Roblox is an unknown and untapped market. Roforco helps them throughout the entire process from pitching to programming as well as building fan communities. The influence of the game will help answer that all-important question - How can you change, for the better, an entire generation's perspective of your brand? Roforco has the answer - Roblox is the future.

For the first time in history, four generations -Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, Millennials, and Gen Zers -are co-working together and making things more complicated, they are navigating an unprecedented post-pandemic work and workplace experience. Spoiler alert: it's not easy.  Each one of these generations is very different, with very particular needs, motivations, triggers, and sensitivities.For this episode, we decided to have a panel so we can hear directly from representatives of these generations where they stand, what are the greatest misconceptions about them, and why Gen Xers are the absolute best (no biases here at all).We had the privilege of speaking with two impressive professionals, each representing his respective generation. For the Gen Zers, we interviewed a truly inspiring up-and-coming media industry professional, Jesse L Kearse IV, Sports Manager of Creative Partnerships @NBCUniversal. Representing the millennials, we spoke with an accomplished real estate executive, Gio Lago, who at 33 years, is the SVP of Operations at Precedent Management.We hope you find this discussion as enlightening and entertaining as we did.Resources:- NYT article: “The 37-Year-Olds Are Afraid of the 23-Year-Olds Who Work for Them”- Business.com: "Managing Millennials and Gen Z employees"- UpWorthy: "Gen X is the 'most stressed' generation alive but they're also the best at handling it"- Deloitte: "Understanding Generation Z in the workplace New employee engagement tactics for changing demographics"- Forbes: "8 Ways Generation Z Will Differ From Millennials In The WorkplaceHighLights:1:30 "Friendly Reminder" about the ages of each generation2:29 Panel presentation4:17 Historical context highlights for each generation6:32 Generational differences /  fun facts 7:30 Why everyone is afraid of milliennials9:00 Gen Zer Jesse Kearse gives his POV on Gen Zers confidence and overall work philosophy12:22 Millennial Gio Lago gives his POV on how he differs from his Gen Z new hires15:15 Discussion about the so-called hypersensitivity of Gen Z.22:15 Glenda talks about bridging the gaps between  Gen X and Gen Z.25: 35 Gen A as future leaders (empathy + resilience).28:19 the effects of social media on the Gen Z attitude towards work.29:22  Adjusting to the new hybrid scenario38:18 Mentorship and reverse mentorship38:46 Dissecting the new trend of "a job is just a job."      

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In this episode of the Catalyst Podcast, Jason Haynes sits down with the founder of the Carry Bible App, Matthew Duff, for a wide-ranging conversation covering some of the most timely topics in Christian leadership today. Listen in as Matthew shares his faith and entrepreneurship journey and dives deep into how Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen A interact with the digital world and the importance of the Church meeting these generations where they are while calling them into a deeper level of community. You'll walk away challenged and encouraged to change your thinking and use the valuable resources that are available to reach the next generation. Find out more about The Carry Bible app: https://www.carrybible.com Recommendations from this episode: Lincoln on Leadership: https://www.amazon.com/Lincoln-Leadership-Executive-Strategies-Tough/dp/B09KKD22VL/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=lincoln+on+leadership&qid=1645472897&sprefix=lincoln+on+,aps,419&sr=8-1 Team of Rivals: https://www.amazon.com/Team-Rivals-Political-Abraham-Lincoln/dp/0743270754 John Adams: https://www.amazon.com/John-Adams-David-McCullough/dp/0684813637/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1645472925&sr=1-1 David French article: https://frenchpress.thedispatch.com/p/were-all-ukrainians-now?utm_source=url 

Does climate doom make you crawl into the fetal position?Are you fiercely hoping for a better, greener future for the kids in your life?But you're not sure how to be part of creating that change?Then this is the podcast for you. It's called Hope. Act. Thrive. with Be The Future.This season we're having incredible conversations with leading thinkers, doers, & shakers from around the globe.If you care about the next generation - but find the current conversation about the environment confusing, terrifying, or boring - this is the podcast for you.Join Be The Future and hosts Sally Giblin and Helen Hill as our guests inspire you - the guardians of Gen A (under 10s) - to nurture heroic leaders for environmental change. Sally is an environmentalist, writer and parent, and Helen is an educator, author and designer.Listen and subscribe by searching for Hope. Act. Thrive. on your podcast provider. And join the conversation on Instagram at @bethefuture.earth and the hashtag #hopeactthriveWe'll see you for our first episode on January 6th 2022.Lets…Hope. Act. Thrive.

Meet Generation A, navigating their way through adolescence amid the perennial themes and challenges of social media, independence, sexuality, mental health - and all as we rebuild after Covid. How do they see themselves? What does it mean to be a female member of Gen A? And what are our roles as educators, parents and carers in nurturing them? Our guest is Chloe Combi, writer, speaker, columnist and researcher. For her book Generation Z: Their Voices, Their Lives, Chloe interviewed over 10000 young people, and the insights she gained have informed her work with global brands on their future strategies. Currently researching and writing a follow up book on Generation A, she is also known for her itunes number 1-rated podcast You Don't Know Me as well as her column for The Telegraph about teenage and family life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this new series, Crystal and I speak with a student activist from BC and we hear ‘from the mouth of babes' what's it like being Gen A and going to school (as if business is usual) in the time of Covid. We also discuss WHO's admission that Covid is airborne and that means for Canada. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/projectcanary/message

There has been a huge influx of people in the diaspora investing in Africa. Gen A was created to facilitate just that and make it easier for budding entrepreneurs to start and invest in the African economy.   I was joined by Gamu Matarira, founder of Gen A Consultancy who was born in Scotland, raised in Zimbabwe before coming back to England for university. She then moved to Japan, UAE and circled back to England where she now resides at the time of recording.  Topics discussed: Investment opportunities in Africa Coaching new business owners and entrepreneurs Bridging the gap between the diaspora and African businesses If you would like to join in the conversation, please use #WhoMovedMyBirkin. Gen A Consultancy website: https://genaconsultancy.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/gen.a.consultancy/

“Youth culture.” Even the phrase is a bit intimidating. But Jeff Fromm has researched the ins and outs of young cohorts as consumers. And not just the high level — he gets into the details, breaking it down between millennials, Gen A, and even the nuances in between (like married, single, with kids, etc.). This episode of The Innovative Agency, we dive into a few “ahas” that Jeff Fromm has discovered from his extensive research on youth culture as consumers. Jeff is the President of FutureCast, an agency collective and consultancy.