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Kevin Kaiser, Wharton Adjunct Full Professor of Finance, explores how cities like Philadelphia are preparing for the influx of global soccer fans during the World Cup, examining transportation, hospitality, public safety, sports culture, and the long-term branding impact for the United States and its host cities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Most entrepreneurs start a business chasing freedom—but many end up recreating the same constraints they were trying to escape. In this episode, Patrick Brown, founder and CEO of Unity Communications, shares a different approach: designing a business around life first, not the other way around. Patrick opens up about leaving the corporate grind to be present for his kids—and the disciplined tradeoffs required to make that decision work. From waking up at 4 AM to restructuring his entire day, this conversation highlights the intentional sacrifices behind building a life-centered business. As Unity Communications scaled, Patrick reveals how global talent, particularly in the Philippines, became a turning point—unlocking both operational efficiency and meaningful opportunity for others. This episode goes beyond business strategy. It's about redefining success, building with purpose, and understanding that legacy isn't just what you build—it's how you show up while building it. Timestamps 00:00:00 – Introduction & Guest Overview 00:01:17 – Leaving Corporate to Reclaim Time 00:03:20 – The Drive to Be Present for Family 00:05:23 – Managing Work vs Family Tradeoffs 00:07:20 – Early Client Strategy & Sales Approach 00:09:56 – Identifying and Avoiding Bad Clients 00:11:05 – Managing Risk as an Entrepreneur 00:13:57 – A Defining Turning Point in the Business 00:14:26 – Discovering Global Talent in the Philippines 00:17:04 – Scaling Through International Teams 00:17:34 – Redefining Success Over Time 00:19:28 – Raising Kids in a Global World 00:22:05 – Reflections on Life, Parenting, and Legacy 00:22:44 – Where to Find Patrick & Unity Communications Episode Resources Learn how Patrick builds global teams that free up founders' time while creating meaningful opportunities across borders and how you can scale without sacrificing your life: https://uniti-connect.com Legacy Podcast: For more information about the Legacy Podcast and its co-hosts, visit https://businesslegacypodcast.com Leave a Review: If you enjoyed the episode, leave a review and rating on your preferred podcast platform. For more information: Visit https://businesslegacypodcast.com to access the show notes and additional resources on the episode.
Send us Fan MailWe are back again, and why so Serious?We are well into to season 7 of the Serious Privacy podcast, with dr. K Royal, Ralph O'Brien and Paul Breitbarth. Ahead of IAPP Washington DC, we discuss the new Oklahoma SB546, the Global CBPR forum meeting in Lima Peru, regulatory capture, Trademarking your image, Delve compliance controversy and the HUGE news of court cases regarding Social Media addiction which may open the floodgates to more cases... and much much more!CBPR updates: Social Media addiction case: Image Trademarking: Delve controversy: Also this season, we will keep you up to date of developments in the data protection and privacy community, artificial intelligence and some cybersecurity. And of course we'll bring you interviews with great guests! If you have comments or questions, find us on LinkedIn and Instagram @seriousprivacy, and on BlueSky under @seriousprivacy.eu, @europaulb.seriousprivacy.eu, @heartofprivacy.bsky.app and @igrobrien.seriousprivacy.eu, and email podcast@seriousprivacy.eu. Rate and Review us! From Season 6, our episodes are edited by Fey O'Brien. Our intro and exit music is Channel Intro 24 by Sascha Ende, licensed under CC BY 4.0. with the voiceover by Tim Foley.
Instead of seeing cultural differences as a problem to overcome, we should see them as the gift they really are.”OverviewIn this episode, Jerome and Julienne welcome intercultural expert Dean Foster, whose decades of global work helping organizations operate across cultures inspired his book Business Beyond Borders.Drawing on experiences from around the world—from negotiating in Russia to navigating everyday moments in Brazil—Dean explores how culture shapes the way people build trust, make decisions, and communicate. What emerges is a powerful reminder: even when we use the same words, we often mean very different things.The conversation dives into the role of humility, curiosity, and listening in global leadership—and why cultural awareness may be one of the most essential skills for leaders in an increasingly interconnected world.You'll Hear:• How growing up in multicultural Brooklyn shaped his lifelong curiosity about culture• Why cultural expectations can easily derail negotiations—even when you think you understand the culture• Why there are very few true “universals” when it comes to building trust across cultures• Stories from Brazil, China, and Russia that reveal how cultural norms shape everyday business interactions• How organizations often misunderstand their own values when they try to apply them globally• Why humility and curiosity are the most powerful tools for working across cultural boundariesResourcesLearn more about our guest: • LinkedIn• Website• YouTube• Instagram• Facebook• Find Dean Foster's book "Business Beyond Borders: Stories of Culture and Leadership in a Global World" HERE#leadershipcoaching #listening #culturalexchange #culturaldiversity #storytellingNarativ's online course in partnership with New Mexico State University Global Campus:Lead With Your Story (self-paced, on-demand course)Podcast listeners get 25% off - Use code NARATIV → Register Here Learn more about how to leverage Narativ's storytelling method for your pitch and sales team: Download our free e-book, or you're welcome to schedule a free 15-minute call with Jerome. Please join our mailing list to stay updated on all our latest episodes and events. EMAIL Jerome@narativ.comLINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/narativ-incTWITTER @narativBuy Julienne's book here
Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu! In this episode, Tom sits down with geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan for a fascinating deep dive into the tectonic shifts shaping our world order. Together, Tom Bilyeu and Peter Zeihan unpack why the global landscape is changing—and why it isn't just about any single political figure, but rather the collision of long-standing trends in trade, demographics, and national priorities. You'll hear Peter Zeihan break down how the post–World War II system, built on American-led security and global cooperation, is unraveling amidst demographic decline and shifting alliances. They explore why the current moment might be unlike anything we've seen since the Black Plague, what happens when countries are forced to become economic generalists again, and why U.S. leadership is facing a critical test. Plus, Tom Bilyeu presses Peter on what this means for America's future, global productivity, and the hard choices ahead. Whether you're a geopolitical buff or just eager to understand how economics truly drives world affairs, this episode will challenge your assumptions and give you the tools to see the present—and the future—in a whole new light. Stay tuned for this thought-provoking conversation. Follow Peter Zeihan:Website: https://zeihan.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PeterZeihanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-zeihan-1a8176/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ZeihanonGeopolitics What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER: https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.: https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription order Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impact Blocktrust IRA: Get up to $2,500 funding bonus to kickstart your account at https://tomcryptoira.com Netsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/Theory Huel: High-Protein Starter Kit 20% off for new customers at https://huel.com/impact code impact global security, US foreign policy, trade, demographics, Cold War, NATO, globalization, manufacturing, K-shaped economy, world order, American alliances, post-World War II system, containment, economic sanctions, Iraq War, war on terror, US industrial base, economic models, Modern Monetary Theory (MMT), tariffs, Trump administration, supply chain, deglobalization, NAFTA, regional globalization, policy experts, Cuban workforce, Colombia infrastructure, technological stagnation, demographic collapse, China-US relations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu! In this episode, Tom sits down with geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan for a fascinating deep dive into the tectonic shifts shaping our world order. Together, Tom Bilyeu and Peter Zeihan unpack why the global landscape is changing—and why it isn't just about any single political figure, but rather the collision of long-standing trends in trade, demographics, and national priorities. You'll hear Peter Zeihan break down how the post–World War II system, built on American-led security and global cooperation, is unraveling amidst demographic decline and shifting alliances. They explore why the current moment might be unlike anything we've seen since the Black Plague, what happens when countries are forced to become economic generalists again, and why U.S. leadership is facing a critical test. Plus, Tom Bilyeu presses Peter on what this means for America's future, global productivity, and the hard choices ahead. Whether you're a geopolitical buff or just eager to understand how economics truly drives world affairs, this episode will challenge your assumptions and give you the tools to see the present—and the future—in a whole new light. Stay tuned for this thought-provoking conversation. Follow Peter Zeihan:Website: https://zeihan.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PeterZeihanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-zeihan-1a8176/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ZeihanonGeopolitics What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER: https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.: https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription order Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impact Blocktrust IRA: Get up to $2,500 funding bonus to kickstart your account at https://tomcryptoira.com Netsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/Theory Huel: High-Protein Starter Kit 20% off for new customers at https://huel.com/impact code impact global security, US foreign policy, trade, demographics, Cold War, NATO, globalization, manufacturing, K-shaped economy, world order, American alliances, post-World War II system, containment, economic sanctions, Iraq War, war on terror, US industrial base, economic models, Modern Monetary Theory (MMT), tariffs, Trump administration, supply chain, deglobalization, NAFTA, regional globalization, policy experts, Cuban workforce, Colombia infrastructure, technological stagnation, demographic collapse, China-US relations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If you're seeking deeper connections, hope through life transitions, and inspiration for your own purposeful living, this episode is for you. In this episode, I sit down with Iris Huang, multicultural executive coach, global citizen (hello, Uruguay + Taiwan roots!), and my inspiring peer from the Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute. This episode is a celebration of how two “third culture kids” find belonging, spark each other's growth, and co-create meaning in a world that demands we code-switch every day.Iris and I break down how building connections online (yes, on a random alumni Zoom!) leads to powerful, real-world breakthroughs. Hear her story of feeling “stuck” on her path from corporate leader to solopreneur coach…and how a single conversation unlocked a wave of clarity and action for both of us. We talk about cross-cultural identity, what belonging really means, our favorite code-switching adventures (from Moscow to Dallas!), and why finding YOUR circle isn't just heartwarming, it's a survival skill for the soul.Packed with behind-the-scenes stories, actionable insights, and plenty of laughs (plus surprise Spanish!), this episode embodies the true spirit of the Circle of Influencers. Get ready to rethink how you connect, lead, and grow. Watch This If:· You're experiencing or contemplating a major life transition and yearn for more hope, belonging, and purpose· You lead (or want to lead) with emotional intelligence and authenticity and wonder what it really takes to connect deeply in a digital age· You feel like an “in-betweener”—multicultural, multi-hyphenate, or just searching for your circle· You're curious about how meaningful connection sparks personal growth, creativity, and resilience—especially for women, leaders, and entrepreneurs· You believe in the power of shared stories to transform, heal, and guide you toward purpose-driven livingEpisode Highlights (with Timestamps):00:00 — Meet Iris Huang & the story of our first connection02:13 — Recalling how a single breakout room sparked a lasting friendship09:00 — Progress, paralysis, & the courage to start (the domain name story!)17:00 — Hope and resilience: becoming your own challenger and finding your parallel people25:00 — Code-switching, belonging, and building your herd across cultures36:00 — Powerful moments of being “seen” as a multicultural leader47:00 — Authentic leadership and emotional intelligence in action56:00 — What elephants and humans teach us about connection1:00:00 — Final reflections & staying connected in a changing worldWhat You'll Learn:How to cultivate hope and resilience in the midst of uncertainty, change, or self-doubtWhy personal growth conversations—especially with fellow seekers and mentors—are catalysts for authentic leadership and purpose-driven livingThe key mindsets and behaviors that drive emotional intelligence and meaningful connection (in life, leadership, and entrepreneurship!)How to consciously create belonging and “find your herd,” whether in a new country, a new professional arena, or your own familyThe truth about code-switching, self-acceptance, and redefining identity as a strength for career and life transitions Actionable tips for sparking deep connections, digitally or in-personand why every “hello” could change your lifeResources MentionedStrengthsFinder assessment (discover your top strengths: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths)Alison Armstrong's “Understanding Men” & “Understanding Women” courses: https://www.alisonarmstrong.com/ Contact Information:Guest: Iris HuangLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/irishuang1Website: [Coming soon—stay tuned!] #CircleOfHopePodcast #ExecutiveCoaching #cross-cultural #multicultural #Connection #codeswitchingKnow someone who's nourishing their circle or needs a reminder that growth starts with connection? Rate and share this episode to invite others into our Circle of Hope.Join us in the conversation -
The world is moving faster than ever. Technology is advancing at lightning speed, industries are being disrupted, and skills that worked yesterday are already becoming outdated.In this episode, Denis Gianoutsos highlights a powerful truth: “If you're not learning faster than the pace of change, then you're falling behind.” Change is no longer a one-off event; it's the environment leaders must now operate in.Through real-world examples from Microsoft, PepsiCo, and New Zealand's legendary All Blacks, Denis shows how leaders who embrace continuous learning create lasting impact.You'll discover why skills have an expiry date, how curiosity fuels adaptability, and the seven practical steps leaders can take to embed learning into their culture and thrive in disruption.Step into this conversation and learn what it really takes to lead in a world where change never stops.Why Learning is the New Leadership EdgeChange is constant: no more “business as usual”Skills now expire within years, sometimes monthsLeaders must adapt faster than disruptionLessons from Business and SportSatya Nadella (Microsoft): From know-it-all to learn-it-all cultureIndra Nooyi (PepsiCo): Curiosity as a driver of global growth and sustainabilityThe All Blacks: A “no excuses” debrief culture that sustains excellencePractical Steps for LeadersModel the way Build curiosity into your culture Invest in future skillsCreate a reflection space Encourage peer-to-peer learning Stay close to your customersCoach and mentor Key Quotes:“If you're not learning faster than the pace of change, then you're falling behind.” - Denis Gianoutsos“Leadership today is not about having all the answers. It's about you being curious, adaptable, and willing to keep growing.” - Denis GianoutsosBook a Strategy Call with Denis https://app.leadingchangepartners.com/widget/bookings/callwithdenisgianoutsos The 10 Proven Ways to Lead and Thrive in Today's World Executive Guide Featuring 10 Key Themes and 42 Strategic Insights from Worldwide Leaders https://crm.leadingchangepartners.com/10-ways-to-lead Connect with Denis:Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.comWebsite: www.LeadingChangePartners.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisgianoutsos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisgianoutsos/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipischanging/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DenisGianoutsos
Just as nature shifts through its seasons, leadership evolves in rhythms and patterns.In this Ask Denis episode, Denis Gianoutsos explores the powerful connection between the seasons of nature and the seasons of leadership. From planting new ideas to harvesting hard-earned wins, Denis reveals how leaders can embrace change, lean into timing, and guide their teams with awareness and adaptability.You'll discover why rushing through seasons can cost momentum, why winter is essential for renewal, and how the best leaders prepare not just for today but for the season ahead.Join the conversation and explore how to recognize the season you're in, adjust with wisdom, and guide your team through ongoing change.Seasons as a Leadership FrameworkPlanting is where vision and trust take rootGrowth is the season of energy and momentumHarvest is the time for reflection and reinvestmentWinter is when resilience and renewal are builtThe Leader's Role in Every SeasonProvide clarity and patience during plantingNurture momentum without causing burnout in growthCelebrate wins and capture lessons during harvestStrengthen culture and foundations in winterAdapting to Cycles of ChangeNot every team or project is in the same seasonGreat leaders recognize and lean into the current seasonChange is not disruption but the natural rhythm of leadershipKey Quotes:“The best leaders don't fight the season they're in. They recognize it, lean into it, and prepare for what's next.” - Denis Gianoutsos “Change isn't an interruption to leadership. Change is the pattern itself.” - Denis GianoutsosBook a Strategy Call with Denis https://app.leadingchangepartners.com/widget/bookings/callwithdenisgianoutsos The 10 Proven Ways to Lead and Thrive in Today's World Executive Guide Featuring 10 Key Themes and 42 Strategic Insights from Worldwide Leaders https://crm.leadingchangepartners.com/10-ways-to-lead Connect with Denis:Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.comWebsite: www.LeadingChangePartners.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisgianoutsos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisgianoutsos/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipischanging/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DenisGianoutsos
A16z Podcast: Read the notes at at podcastnotes.org. Don't forget to subscribe for free to our newsletter, the top 10 ideas of the week, every Monday --------- There's been a wave of M&A deals lately - Meta and Scale, Windsurf and Google - and a lot of it points to something bigger: how regulation, capital, and innovation are colliding in 2025.In this episode Erik Torenberg brings together Steven Sinofsky, former Microsoft Executive and Balaji Srinivasan, founder of the Network School, and author of the Network State to break it all down. From acquihires to “acquifires,” from FTC crackdowns to the deeper battle between the state and the network, this is a sharp conversation on the future of tech and power. ResourcesFind Balaji on X: https://x.com/balajisFind Steven on X: https://x.com/stevesiLearn more about The Network State: https://thenetworkstate.comLearn more about The Network School: https://ns.com Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.
A16z Podcast Key Takeaways Future historians will look back on this era and wonder why we needed a license to cut hair but not a license to own and operate a computer – the most powerful device ever created There is a power law for M&A just like there is a power law for startups: the best M&A can completely transform a company, but only about 10% of deals ever work out “The actual way of regulating big companies is with a thousand startup piranhas, not by regulation.” – Balaji A large acquisition signals the big company's inability to build the product in-house, while also fueling the startup ecosystem by attracting talent and investment to that market vertical and spurring competition.The ultimate form of American capitalism is exploiting the rules in a clever way Balaji's global pro-tech legislative playbook:Identify the optimal legal framework for each market and verticalDevelop standardized, modular policy templates for all 50 U.S. states and 190 sovereign nationsBuild a government-relations team to establish and scale relationships across jurisdictionsIdentify and engage pro-tech policymakers (with emphasis on small, builder-friendly states) and deploy capital into markets that implement the model legislationThe greatest risk to AI innovation is arbitrary regulation; allowing market dynamics to operate freely will accelerate progress and distribute benefits broadlyThe question we all should be asking is, how do we build competition against the monopoly that is the US government Read the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgThere's been a wave of M&A deals lately - Meta and Scale, Windsurf and Google - and a lot of it points to something bigger: how regulation, capital, and innovation are colliding in 2025.In this episode Erik Torenberg brings together Steven Sinofsky, former Microsoft Executive and Balaji Srinivasan, founder of the Network School, and author of the Network State to break it all down. From acquihires to “acquifires,” from FTC crackdowns to the deeper battle between the state and the network, this is a sharp conversation on the future of tech and power. ResourcesFind Balaji on X: https://x.com/balajisFind Steven on X: https://x.com/stevesiLearn more about The Network State: https://thenetworkstate.comLearn more about The Network School: https://ns.com Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.
A16z Podcast Key Takeaways Future historians will look back on this era and wonder why we needed a license to cut hair but not a license to own and operate a computer – the most powerful device ever created There is a power law for M&A just like there is a power law for startups: the best M&A can completely transform a company, but only about 10% of deals ever work out “The actual way of regulating big companies is with a thousand startup piranhas, not by regulation.” – Balaji A large acquisition signals the big company's inability to build the product in-house, while also fueling the startup ecosystem by attracting talent and investment to that market vertical and spurring competition.The ultimate form of American capitalism is exploiting the rules in a clever way Balaji's global pro-tech legislative playbook:Identify the optimal legal framework for each market and verticalDevelop standardized, modular policy templates for all 50 U.S. states and 190 sovereign nationsBuild a government-relations team to establish and scale relationships across jurisdictionsIdentify and engage pro-tech policymakers (with emphasis on small, builder-friendly states) and deploy capital into markets that implement the model legislationThe greatest risk to AI innovation is arbitrary regulation; allowing market dynamics to operate freely will accelerate progress and distribute benefits broadlyThe question we all should be asking is, how do we build competition against the monopoly that is the US government Read the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgThere's been a wave of M&A deals lately - Meta and Scale, Windsurf and Google - and a lot of it points to something bigger: how regulation, capital, and innovation are colliding in 2025.In this episode Erik Torenberg brings together Steven Sinofsky, former Microsoft Executive and Balaji Srinivasan, founder of the Network School, and author of the Network State to break it all down. From acquihires to “acquifires,” from FTC crackdowns to the deeper battle between the state and the network, this is a sharp conversation on the future of tech and power. ResourcesFind Balaji on X: https://x.com/balajisFind Steven on X: https://x.com/stevesiLearn more about The Network State: https://thenetworkstate.comLearn more about The Network School: https://ns.com Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.
There's been a wave of M&A deals lately - Meta and Scale, Windsurf and Google - and a lot of it points to something bigger: how regulation, capital, and innovation are colliding in 2025.In this episode Erik Torenberg brings together Steven Sinofsky, former Microsoft Executive and Balaji Srinivasan, founder of the Network School, and author of the Network State to break it all down. From acquihires to “acquifires,” from FTC crackdowns to the deeper battle between the state and the network, this is a sharp conversation on the future of tech and power. ResourcesFind Balaji on X: https://x.com/balajisFind Steven on X: https://x.com/stevesiLearn more about The Network State: https://thenetworkstate.comLearn more about The Network School: https://ns.com Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.
What do a barracks for British troops in the Falklands War, a floating jail off the Bronx, and temporary housing for VW factory workers in Germany have in common? The Balder Scapa: a single barge that served all three roles. Though the name would eventually change to Finnboda 12. And then to Safe Esperia. And later on, to the Bibby Resolution. And after that . . . in short, a vessel with so many names, and so many fates, that to keep it in our sights—as the protagonist of this fascinating economic parable—Ian Kumekawa has no choice but to call it, simply, the Vessel.Despite its sturdy steel structure, weighing 9,500 deadweight tons, the Vessel is a figure as elusive and abstract as the offshore market it comes to embody: a world of island tax havens, exploited labor forces, free banking zones, Thatcherism, Reaganomics, and mass incarceration, where even the prisoners are held offshore. Fitted with modular shipping containers, themselves the product of standardized global trade, the ship could become whatever the market demanded. Whether caught in an international dispute involving Hong Kong, Nigeria, Indonesia, and the Virgin Islands—to be settled in an English court of law—or flying yet another foreign “flag of convenience” to mask its ownership—the barge is ever a container for forces much larger than even its hulking self.Empty Vessel: The Story of the Global Economy in One Barge is a jaw-dropping microhistory that speaks volumes about the global economy as a whole. In following the Vessel—and its Sister Vessel, built alongside it in Stockholm—from one thankless task to the next, Kumekawa connects the dots of a neoliberal world order in the making, where regulation is for suckers and “Made in USA” feels almost quaint. Dr. Ian Kumekawa is a historian of economic thinking, capitalism, and empire. He is currently an Anniversary Fellow at the Center for History and Economics at Harvard University and a Lecturer in History at MIT. He previously published a book called 'The First Serious Optimist' about Pigou and the birth of welfare economics. His second book, which we will discuss today is called, Empty Vessel: The Global Economy in One Barge, came out with Knopf and John Murray in May 2025. Sidney Michelini is a post-doctoral researcher working on Ecology, Climate, and Violence at the Peace Research Institute of Frankfurt (PRIF). Book Recomendations: The Dawn Watch: Joseph Conrad in a Global World by Maya JasanoffThe Toxic Ship:The Voyage of the Khian Sea and the Global Waste Trade by Simone M. MüllerThe Hidden Globe: How Wealth Hacks the World by Atossa Araxia Abrahamian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
What do a barracks for British troops in the Falklands War, a floating jail off the Bronx, and temporary housing for VW factory workers in Germany have in common? The Balder Scapa: a single barge that served all three roles. Though the name would eventually change to Finnboda 12. And then to Safe Esperia. And later on, to the Bibby Resolution. And after that . . . in short, a vessel with so many names, and so many fates, that to keep it in our sights—as the protagonist of this fascinating economic parable—Ian Kumekawa has no choice but to call it, simply, the Vessel.Despite its sturdy steel structure, weighing 9,500 deadweight tons, the Vessel is a figure as elusive and abstract as the offshore market it comes to embody: a world of island tax havens, exploited labor forces, free banking zones, Thatcherism, Reaganomics, and mass incarceration, where even the prisoners are held offshore. Fitted with modular shipping containers, themselves the product of standardized global trade, the ship could become whatever the market demanded. Whether caught in an international dispute involving Hong Kong, Nigeria, Indonesia, and the Virgin Islands—to be settled in an English court of law—or flying yet another foreign “flag of convenience” to mask its ownership—the barge is ever a container for forces much larger than even its hulking self.Empty Vessel: The Story of the Global Economy in One Barge is a jaw-dropping microhistory that speaks volumes about the global economy as a whole. In following the Vessel—and its Sister Vessel, built alongside it in Stockholm—from one thankless task to the next, Kumekawa connects the dots of a neoliberal world order in the making, where regulation is for suckers and “Made in USA” feels almost quaint. Dr. Ian Kumekawa is a historian of economic thinking, capitalism, and empire. He is currently an Anniversary Fellow at the Center for History and Economics at Harvard University and a Lecturer in History at MIT. He previously published a book called 'The First Serious Optimist' about Pigou and the birth of welfare economics. His second book, which we will discuss today is called, Empty Vessel: The Global Economy in One Barge, came out with Knopf and John Murray in May 2025. Sidney Michelini is a post-doctoral researcher working on Ecology, Climate, and Violence at the Peace Research Institute of Frankfurt (PRIF). Book Recomendations: The Dawn Watch: Joseph Conrad in a Global World by Maya JasanoffThe Toxic Ship:The Voyage of the Khian Sea and the Global Waste Trade by Simone M. MüllerThe Hidden Globe: How Wealth Hacks the World by Atossa Araxia Abrahamian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs
What do a barracks for British troops in the Falklands War, a floating jail off the Bronx, and temporary housing for VW factory workers in Germany have in common? The Balder Scapa: a single barge that served all three roles. Though the name would eventually change to Finnboda 12. And then to Safe Esperia. And later on, to the Bibby Resolution. And after that . . . in short, a vessel with so many names, and so many fates, that to keep it in our sights—as the protagonist of this fascinating economic parable—Ian Kumekawa has no choice but to call it, simply, the Vessel.Despite its sturdy steel structure, weighing 9,500 deadweight tons, the Vessel is a figure as elusive and abstract as the offshore market it comes to embody: a world of island tax havens, exploited labor forces, free banking zones, Thatcherism, Reaganomics, and mass incarceration, where even the prisoners are held offshore. Fitted with modular shipping containers, themselves the product of standardized global trade, the ship could become whatever the market demanded. Whether caught in an international dispute involving Hong Kong, Nigeria, Indonesia, and the Virgin Islands—to be settled in an English court of law—or flying yet another foreign “flag of convenience” to mask its ownership—the barge is ever a container for forces much larger than even its hulking self.Empty Vessel: The Story of the Global Economy in One Barge is a jaw-dropping microhistory that speaks volumes about the global economy as a whole. In following the Vessel—and its Sister Vessel, built alongside it in Stockholm—from one thankless task to the next, Kumekawa connects the dots of a neoliberal world order in the making, where regulation is for suckers and “Made in USA” feels almost quaint. Dr. Ian Kumekawa is a historian of economic thinking, capitalism, and empire. He is currently an Anniversary Fellow at the Center for History and Economics at Harvard University and a Lecturer in History at MIT. He previously published a book called 'The First Serious Optimist' about Pigou and the birth of welfare economics. His second book, which we will discuss today is called, Empty Vessel: The Global Economy in One Barge, came out with Knopf and John Murray in May 2025. Sidney Michelini is a post-doctoral researcher working on Ecology, Climate, and Violence at the Peace Research Institute of Frankfurt (PRIF). Book Recomendations: The Dawn Watch: Joseph Conrad in a Global World by Maya JasanoffThe Toxic Ship:The Voyage of the Khian Sea and the Global Waste Trade by Simone M. MüllerThe Hidden Globe: How Wealth Hacks the World by Atossa Araxia Abrahamian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/economics
What do a barracks for British troops in the Falklands War, a floating jail off the Bronx, and temporary housing for VW factory workers in Germany have in common? The Balder Scapa: a single barge that served all three roles. Though the name would eventually change to Finnboda 12. And then to Safe Esperia. And later on, to the Bibby Resolution. And after that . . . in short, a vessel with so many names, and so many fates, that to keep it in our sights—as the protagonist of this fascinating economic parable—Ian Kumekawa has no choice but to call it, simply, the Vessel.Despite its sturdy steel structure, weighing 9,500 deadweight tons, the Vessel is a figure as elusive and abstract as the offshore market it comes to embody: a world of island tax havens, exploited labor forces, free banking zones, Thatcherism, Reaganomics, and mass incarceration, where even the prisoners are held offshore. Fitted with modular shipping containers, themselves the product of standardized global trade, the ship could become whatever the market demanded. Whether caught in an international dispute involving Hong Kong, Nigeria, Indonesia, and the Virgin Islands—to be settled in an English court of law—or flying yet another foreign “flag of convenience” to mask its ownership—the barge is ever a container for forces much larger than even its hulking self.Empty Vessel: The Story of the Global Economy in One Barge is a jaw-dropping microhistory that speaks volumes about the global economy as a whole. In following the Vessel—and its Sister Vessel, built alongside it in Stockholm—from one thankless task to the next, Kumekawa connects the dots of a neoliberal world order in the making, where regulation is for suckers and “Made in USA” feels almost quaint. Dr. Ian Kumekawa is a historian of economic thinking, capitalism, and empire. He is currently an Anniversary Fellow at the Center for History and Economics at Harvard University and a Lecturer in History at MIT. He previously published a book called 'The First Serious Optimist' about Pigou and the birth of welfare economics. His second book, which we will discuss today is called, Empty Vessel: The Global Economy in One Barge, came out with Knopf and John Murray in May 2025. Sidney Michelini is a post-doctoral researcher working on Ecology, Climate, and Violence at the Peace Research Institute of Frankfurt (PRIF). Book Recomendations: The Dawn Watch: Joseph Conrad in a Global World by Maya JasanoffThe Toxic Ship:The Voyage of the Khian Sea and the Global Waste Trade by Simone M. MüllerThe Hidden Globe: How Wealth Hacks the World by Atossa Araxia Abrahamian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What do a barracks for British troops in the Falklands War, a floating jail off the Bronx, and temporary housing for VW factory workers in Germany have in common? The Balder Scapa: a single barge that served all three roles. Though the name would eventually change to Finnboda 12. And then to Safe Esperia. And later on, to the Bibby Resolution. And after that . . . in short, a vessel with so many names, and so many fates, that to keep it in our sights—as the protagonist of this fascinating economic parable—Ian Kumekawa has no choice but to call it, simply, the Vessel.Despite its sturdy steel structure, weighing 9,500 deadweight tons, the Vessel is a figure as elusive and abstract as the offshore market it comes to embody: a world of island tax havens, exploited labor forces, free banking zones, Thatcherism, Reaganomics, and mass incarceration, where even the prisoners are held offshore. Fitted with modular shipping containers, themselves the product of standardized global trade, the ship could become whatever the market demanded. Whether caught in an international dispute involving Hong Kong, Nigeria, Indonesia, and the Virgin Islands—to be settled in an English court of law—or flying yet another foreign “flag of convenience” to mask its ownership—the barge is ever a container for forces much larger than even its hulking self.Empty Vessel: The Story of the Global Economy in One Barge is a jaw-dropping microhistory that speaks volumes about the global economy as a whole. In following the Vessel—and its Sister Vessel, built alongside it in Stockholm—from one thankless task to the next, Kumekawa connects the dots of a neoliberal world order in the making, where regulation is for suckers and “Made in USA” feels almost quaint. Dr. Ian Kumekawa is a historian of economic thinking, capitalism, and empire. He is currently an Anniversary Fellow at the Center for History and Economics at Harvard University and a Lecturer in History at MIT. He previously published a book called 'The First Serious Optimist' about Pigou and the birth of welfare economics. His second book, which we will discuss today is called, Empty Vessel: The Global Economy in One Barge, came out with Knopf and John Murray in May 2025. Sidney Michelini is a post-doctoral researcher working on Ecology, Climate, and Violence at the Peace Research Institute of Frankfurt (PRIF). Book Recomendations: The Dawn Watch: Joseph Conrad in a Global World by Maya JasanoffThe Toxic Ship:The Voyage of the Khian Sea and the Global Waste Trade by Simone M. MüllerThe Hidden Globe: How Wealth Hacks the World by Atossa Araxia Abrahamian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/book-of-the-day
Democracy is fragile today. Yet it is not confined to a single place, a specific country, or a particular political system. The democratic promise remains far from fully realized. Still, we can find hope in the idea that when democracy retreats in one part of the world, it may grow stronger in another. This is “Thinking in Dark Times”, a podcast series by UkraineWorld, an English-language media outlet focused on Ukraine. Host: Volodymyr Yermolenko, a Ukrainian philosopher, the chief editor of UkraineWorld, and the president of PEN Ukraine. Guest: Aman Sethi, an Indian journalist and the editor-in-chief of openDemocracy—an independent international media platform based in London. We are recording this conversation during the Lviv Media Forum in May 2025, in Lviv, a city in western Ukraine. You can support our work at: https://www.patreon.com/c/ukraineworld. Your support is vital, as we rely heavily on crowdfunding. You can also contribute to our volunteer missions to frontline areas in Ukraine, where we deliver aid to both soldiers and civilians. Donations are welcome via PayPal at: ukraine.resisting@gmail.com. This episode is produced in partnership with the Ukrainian Institute, the country's leading institution for cultural diplomacy.
Is Ireland's defence system prepared for the global world we live in today? Ivan discusses this further with Patrick Bury, Senior Security Lecturer at The University Of Bath, Former NATO Analyst and Army Officer.
Host Jim Maher discusses the state of the Russia-Ukraine war and the changing geopolitical landscape with Slate's national security columnist Fred Kaplan (2:00). Host Gayle Knutson explores the Guthrie Theater's new production of Agatha Christie's THE MOUSETRAP with local actor Monette Magrath, one of the show's stars (30:00). Also included is an update of local news (50:00). Matt Quast is technical director.This Week's GuestsFred Kaplan, National Security Columnist, SlateMonette Magrath, Actor Email us: riverradio@marinecommunitylibrary.orgGovernment Links:City of Marine on St. CroixCity of ScandiaMay TownshipWashington CountyRiver Radio Previous ShowsMarch 18, 2023 Program on Social SecuritySeptember 30, 2023 Program with David Andrew MacdonaldEvent LinksGuthrie Theater – The Mousetrap Guthrie Theater – 2025-26 SeasonBusiness/Organization Links:Marine Community LibraryWilliam O'Brien State ParkFranconia Sculpture Park
The United States is brokering deals with Ukraine over its precious minerals, and President Trump is cosying up to President Putin of Russia. What's going on?
Everyday, millions of kids go online for video games, hook up sites, chatrooms etc. For young people the online world represents a type of socialization and connection to their friends and often people they have never met. This is the first generation of kids that will live in a world that connects 6 billion people. All the while apps and platforms feed us new information about politics, criminal acts, social movements, videos of dogs, cats and weird people and announce headlines that just seem hard to believe. Honestly, few people who use the world wide web have any understanding of how it is made, how it works and who you are sharing this service with. Several years ago, the FBI stated that they believed that there were more than 500,000 predators online at any given time. With global 5G high speed connection implemented in 2022-2023, billions of people came online including cartels and organized criminal operations around the globe. At the same time, our world experienced a technology transformation unlike anything seen in history. Over the past few months many sophisticated technical capabilities were added including: geo-location software, money transfer, mass audience live streaming and artificial intelligence. Certainly these technologies makes our lives easier, but at the same time, additional technical capabilities enhance the predators opportunity to access, groom, recruit and exploit our kids. It is time to educate ourselves and have informed, constructive conversations with our kids about how the internet works, who is online with you and the technologies they use to gain your trust. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/million-kids/support
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Watch this episode to learn why giving others the benefit of the doubt can elevate us all. Dr. Carolyn Calloway-Thomas is a Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies at Indiana University. She is also the author of Empathy in the Global World. In this episode, she shares why the moral imperative for global empathy is also a gift from which we can all benefit. She also shares several poignant personal stories that make this a must-watch episode. 00:00 Preview 00:34 Introduction 00:52 About Dr. Carolyn Calloway-Thomas 06:00 Why empathy matters so much to Carolyn 09:23 Treating each other with kindness matters more than we think 14:17 The circle as a powerful metaphor for empathy 20:06 How does empathy contribute to the public good and human flourishing? 26:11 The moral responsibility of self-transcendence 30:57 Reconciling differences and transcending us vs. them 35:55 Lessons from Carolyn's classroom: Understanding without agreeing 41:12 Daily practices to promote empathy 48:43 Carolyn Calloway-Thomas' Purposeful Empathy Story CONNECT WITH ANITA ✩ Email purposefulempathy@gmail.com ✩ Website https://www.anitanowak.com/ ✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak/ ✩ Instagram https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram ✩ Facebook Page https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyFacebook ✩ Facebook Group https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyCommunity ✩ Podcast Audio https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast CONNECT WITH CAROLYN ✩ Empathy in the Global World https://a.co/d/0dQ34fVp Show Notes ✩ Empathy-Building Through Museums https://elifgokcigdem.com/ Video Edited by David Tsvariani
Moderator: Alison Overholt Panelists: Kat Frederick, Tim Clark, Carolyn Tisch There are more ways than ever for fans and organizations to engage and interact, both digitally and in-person. By extending the game day experience and connecting more broadly with fully virtual viewing opportunities, sports organizations have an abundance of options to reach more fans in new and different ways. However, maximizing fan attention and engagement remains a challenge in a world where so many alternatives exist. This panel will delve into the ways that organizations foster authentic and long lasting fan engagement and how they differentiate in their local market while globalizing their brand. Panelists will also discuss the increasing role of technology and who owns the fan data along with the growing need for analytics to connect sports and fans. #fanalytics
In this episode, four scholars from the "Conques in the Global World" project discuss their research on the diverse ways in which this French village has been (and is still) historicized, museumified, and "Disneylanded," producing a "living" medieval space in the present. This episode spans over one thousand years of history to interrogate questions related to monasticism, aesthetics, urbanism, nationalism, and colonialism at one of the most beloved sites for medieval scholars.For more information, visit www.multiculturalmiddleages.com.
Gemma Archer shares insights from her latest book: Teaching English Pronunciation for a Global World co-authored with Robin Walker. In this episode, Gemma talks about prioritising intelligibility over native-likeness in language learning, setting realistic learning goals, as well as shares techniques we can use to develop learners' pronunciation.Click here to watch this episode with closed captions.KEY TALKING POINTSPrioritising IntelligibilityGemma stresses the importance of focusing on students' intelligibility rather than aiming for native-like pronunciation, ensuring they can be understood in international contexts.Needs Analysis and Student GoalsTeachers can conduct a needs analysis by observing students' speech or collecting speech samples to identify specific pronunciation issues. Understanding students' goals and requirements is crucial.Challenging Prestige ModelsThe dominance of marketed native-speaker accents, particularly from Southeast England and general American English, in teaching materials, media, and marketing shapes students' perceptions. Teachers should address and challenge these notions, emphasising the value of diverse English accents.Techniques for Teaching PronunciationSimple, low-preparation techniques are recommended. Visual aids, gestures, and using students' language examples are effective. Emphasising sound differences and durations, such as using elastic bands to show vowel length, helps students grasp pronunciation better.ABOUTGemma is an EAP teacher and programme co-ordinator in the ELT unit at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland. She is also a pronunciation specialist, teacher trainer, and is joint-coordinator of IATEFL Pronunciation special interest group (PronSIG) and former editor of the SIG's biannual journal Speak Out! (2017-2023). She is co-author of Teaching English Pronunciation for a Global World (OUP, 2024) and her research interests lie in the field of pronunciation pedagogy and accent, and the issues which can arise when students and teachers of English are confronted with diverse regional and global varieties of English. REFERENCESWalker, R. and Archer, G. (2024) Teaching English Pronunciation for a Global World. Oxford University Press.Walker, R. (2020) ‘L' is for the Lingua Franca Core. What else? Available at English Global Communication here.The Scottish Sound School.IATEFL PronSIG.Say thankshttps://ko-fi.com/tesolpopCREDITSProducer Laura WilkesEditor Haven TsangThanks to our fab guest, Gemma Archer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week's episode focuses on the ongoing Israeli war on Gaza and its implications for the global world order. Uzair talks to Jasmine El-Gamal to get an assessment of Israel's campaign against Hamas, why Western leaders are out of sync with their own public opinion, and the path forward for ending this conflict. Jasmine El-Gamal is a national security expert, political analyst and former Middle East advisor at the Pentagon. She is the founder and CEO of Mindwork Strategies, LTD, a consulting firm with a mission to help organisations craft empathy-based, culturally driven approaches to foreign policy, communications and workplace mental health. She has served throughout her 22-year career in various public and private-sector organisations covering issues related to security and international affairs. From 2008-2013, Jasmine served as a Middle East advisor in the Office of the Secretary of Defense for Middle East Policy. Born in New York and raised in Egypt, Jasmine's experiences in the aftermath of 9/11 compelled her to spend her career advancing a less militarized, more humane U.S. approach to the Middle East, first as a U.S. public servant and then as a writer, analyst and media commentator. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 4:10 Israel's goals and strategy 18:25 Hamas' surrender and a ceasefire 27:20 Double standards in Washington 41:10 Building coalitions across communities 45:20 Impact on US policy 55:50 The need for patience 1:01:45 Censorship in the West 1:08:00 Reading recommendations Reading recommendations - Out of Place by Edward Said - No Ordinary Time: Franklin & Eleanor Roosevelt: The Home Front in World War by Doris Kearns Goodwin
Join our free support group for teachers building their business. So many teachers feel they can't teach pronunciation if their speech doesn't sound a certain way. Listen to this episode to discover why that isn't true. Robin Walker and Gemma Archer are pronunciation specialists who co-authored "Teaching English Pronunciation for a Global World," which aims to encourage pronunciation instruction from a lingua franca and intelligibility perspective. We chat with Robin & Gemma about: intelligibility, comprehensibility, and accentedness why the Lingua Franca Core is what teachers should learn their disdain for Jennifer Jenkins' criticism of them - before realizing she was right how intelligibility is the thing that allows pronunciation to do its job weak forms and why they're not necessary for intelligibility why the goal of international intelligibility doesn't exclude other goals how to measure intelligibility & use Linca Franca Core diagnostics with your students Grab their book here. For more from Gemma: 1. Follow her on LinkedIn 2. The Scottish Sound School For more from Robin: 1. Follow him on LinkedIn 2. His website - Englishglobal.com As always, thank you for listening. Your support has been overwhelming and we couldn't do what we do without you. We hope this podcast serves as an effective CPD tool for you. If you have a comment or question about today's show, we'd love to hear from you: info@learnyourenglish.com Ways we can help you right now: 1. 5in30: Get 5 clients in the next 30 days 2. Just starting your business? Get free guidance in our support group. 3. Already have clients? Share your vision with us: book a free chat to strategize your business goals. 4. Follow us on IG: @learnyourenglish
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Chapter 1 What's Vermeer's Hat Book by Timothy Brook"Vermeer's Hat: The Seventeenth Century and the Dawn of the Global World" is a book written by Timothy Brook. It was first published in 2008. The book explores the global connections and influences on the world during the 17th century through the examination of various objects depicted in the paintings of the Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer. The objects, such as a hat, a porcelain bowl, a map, and a silver coin, serve as a starting point to delve into the interconnectedness of cultures and economies in this era of expanding trade and colonialism. The book provides insights into how these objects reveal the global networks and flows of goods, ideas, and people during the 17th century.Chapter 2 Is Vermeer's Hat Book A Good BookThe book "Vermeer's Hat: The Seventeenth Century and the Dawn of the Global World" by Timothy Brook is generally well-received and considered a good book. It offers a unique perspective on the 17th century and the impact of globalization through the analysis of five objects depicted in paintings by the Dutch artist Vermeer. The book combines art history, global history, and cultural analysis to provide insights into the connections between different parts of the world during this period. Many readers appreciate the interdisciplinary approach and find the book informative, engaging, and thought-provoking. However, personal reading preferences may vary, so it is recommended to read reviews or sample the book before making a final judgment.Chapter 3 Vermeer's Hat Book by Timothy Brook Summary"Vermeer's Hat: The Seventeenth Century and the Dawn of the Global World" is a book by Timothy Brook that explores the global connections and cultural exchanges that took place during the 17th century, as seen through the artworks of Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer. The book focuses on a series of paintings by Vermeer and uses them as a starting point to examine the interconnectedness of the world during this period.The title of the book refers to one of Vermeer's most famous paintings, "Girl with a Pearl Earring," in which the subject is wearing a turban coiled with a blue and white drape. This hat, according to the author, symbolizes the global trade and cultural exchange that was taking place during Vermeer's time.Throughout the book, Brook takes readers on a journey across the globe, exploring the different regions and cultures that were involved in these global exchanges. From the ports of China to the mines of Bolivia, the author uncovers the complex network of trade routes that spanned the continents during the 17th century.Brook also delves into the ways in which these global connections influenced art, science, and trade. He discusses how the commodities, such as spices, textiles, and ceramics, that were exchanged during this period had a significant impact on the material culture of the time. Moreover, he explores how the exchange of ideas and knowledge across borders shaped the way people thought about the world.Through his analysis of Vermeer's paintings, Brook showcases how the global connections of the 17th century can be traced back to even the smallest details of everyday life. For example, he examines the presence of Chinese porcelain in Vermeer's paintings as a representation of the East Indies trade and European fascination with exotic goods.Overall, "Vermeer's Hat" provides a captivating exploration of the global connections and cultural exchanges that shaped the 17th century. Through Vermeer's artworks, the book illuminates the interconnectedness of the world during this period and highlights the lasting impact of these exchanges on art, trade, and society. Chapter 4 Vermeer's Hat Book...
Ming China in 1642 had suffered a series of disasters. Floods, and then drought had destroyed successive rice crops, sending the price of grain to astronomical levels. As one schoolteacher wrote: “There was no rice in the market to buy. Even if a dealer had grain, people passed by without asking the price. The rich were reduced to scrounging for beans or wheat, the poor for chaff or rotting garbage. Being able to buy a few pecks of chaff or bark was ecstasy.” The Ming Dynasty collapsed two years later. Timothy Brook, in his latest book The Price of Collapse: The Little Ice Age and the Fall of Ming China (Princeton University Press: 2023), points to environmental disaster as the spark that helped cause the Ming Dynasty's fall, relying on a history of surging prices to show how the over-275 year dynasty eventually fell to the Qing. In this interview, Timothy and I talk about inflation in Ming China, how it connects to climate change, and how short-term environmental shocks can cause a market to break down. Timothy Brook is professor emeritus of history at the University of British Columbia and a fellow of the British Academy. His many books include Great State: China and the World (Harper: 2020), Mr. Selden's Map of China: Decoding the Secrets of a Vanished Cartographer (Bloomsbury Press: 2013), and Vermeer's Hat: The Seventeenth Century and the Dawn of the Global World (Bloomsbury Publishing: 2009). You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of The Price of Collapse. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Ulrike Seminati holds an MA in Marketing Management from Robert Schuman University in Strasbourg, France. She is a CCA-certified coach, a member of the International Association of Coaching Institutes (ICI), and founder and host of the podcast Empowering Female Leaders. Tune in to hear a witty and wise conversation on authentic leadership around the globe! Connect with Ulrike https://ulrikeseminati.com/about-me/ Connect with Katie https://www.owlprofessionalcoaching.com/
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Chapter 1 Delve deeper into World Order's message"World Order" is a non-fiction book written by Henry Kissinger, a renowned American diplomat and political scientist. Published in 2014, the book explores the concepts and principles that have shaped international politics and the global order throughout history.Kissinger provides an analysis of the evolution of global politics, examining the balance of power among nations, the rise and fall of empires, and the constant struggles for dominance and stability. He delves into the historical background of various civilizations, drawing insights from their unique philosophies, political systems, and interactions with others.The book also delves into the challenges and complexities of maintaining a stable global order in the 21st century. Kissinger emphasizes the need for a collective effort by major world powers to establish a new world order that takes into account emerging nations and reconciles the interests of diverse civilizations. He advocates for the development of a global system that promotes peace, stability, and mutually beneficial cooperation.Throughout "World Order," Kissinger draws upon his vast experience as a former U.S. Secretary of State and an advisor to several U.S. presidents. He offers his perspectives on the importance of diplomacy, negotiation, and the understanding of historical precedents in shaping geopolitics and international relations.The book has been both praised and criticized for its deep historical analysis, but also for the controversial policies that Kissinger advocated during his time in government. Nevertheless, "World Order" remains a significant contribution to the understanding of global politics and the challenges faced by nations in forging a sustainable international order.Chapter 2 Is World Order Worth Reading?World Order by Henry Kissinger has received generally positive reviews and is considered a good book by many readers and critics. It offers a comprehensive analysis of the global order and the challenges faced by international relations in the 21st century. Kissinger's vast experience as a diplomat and his deep understanding of geopolitics provide valuable insights into the complexities of the world's power dynamics. However, as with any book, opinions may vary depending on the reader's interests and perspectives. It is recommended for those interested in international relations and global politics.Chapter 3 Brief Description of World Order "World Order" is a book written by Henry Kissinger, the former U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor. In the book, Kissinger analyzes the concept of world order and provides insights into how it has evolved over time.The central argument of the book is that world order is a complex and delicate equilibrium between different nations, each pursuing their own interests while also acknowledging the need for collective security. Kissinger explores the historical development of world order, from the Peace of Westphalia in 1648 to the present day. He emphasizes the importance of balance of power and the role of diplomacy in maintaining stability.Kissinger discusses the challenges faced by the global order in the contemporary world, such as the rise of non-state actors and the increasing influence of technology. He also delves into the different perspectives on world order held by major powers like the United States, China, and Russia.Throughout the book, Kissinger draws on his extensive knowledge and experience in international diplomacy to provide a nuanced analysis of various geopolitical issues. He examines the tensions...
The third season of Imaginarium : An Alternate History of Art, a podcast where we delve into the most obscure parts of art history. In today's episode we are talking about the ways the world we live in has always been more interconnected than we think of it, and the ways traveling across the world has brought amazing art and culture. twitter & ig : @imaginarium_podpatreon: patreon.com/nadjahmusic: Dream Escape - The TidesBibliography:Writing the Crusades in medieval Arabic historiography by Anne-Marie EddéHiroshi Yoshida and his Early Access to the Western World by Caroline Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of Banking on KC, Elimane Mbengue, Head of School at Académie Lafayette, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how the first charter school in Missouri uses a French-language immersion program to prepare students for a global world. Tune in to discover: The reason for Académie Lafayette's founding 25 years ago. How the school carries out its mission to provide a world-class education through language immersion, multilingualism and global awareness. Why the school consistently ranks among the top academically in the Kansas City area. How Académie Lafayette has expanded under Mbengue's leadership. Country Club Bank – Member FDIC
Matthias Schranner specializes in especially difficult negotiations, those that you can't simply win with preparation and a good argument. Coming to an agreement in a difficult negotiation often requires wildly different strategies than a simple business negotiation. Matthias was a hostage negotiator in Germany for over 14 years before he started his own business focusing on difficult negotiations in the Global World. He sheds light on the process of navigating difficult negotiations in this episode of Negotiations Ninja! Outline of This Episode [2:04] Learn more about Matthias Schranner [2:55] Difficult negotiations need a different approach [4:25] When you should intentionally create a deadlock [6:03] Does a deadlock lead to creative solutions? [7:18] Why the walkaway point isn't the worst-case scenario [11:41] Is there a need for alternatives? [13:20] How to change your perspective on conflict [18:17] Why people struggle with internal negotiations Connect with Matthias Schranner Schranner Negotiation Institute Connect on LinkedIn Connect With Mark Follow Negotiations Ninja on Twitter: @NegotiationPod Connect with Mark on LinkedIn Follow Negotiations Ninja on LinkedIn Connect on Instagram: @NegotiationPod Subscribe to Negotiations Ninja
The history of international politics since 1945. The role of values in the global economy. The future of America's relationship with China. All three of these would be ambitious topics for a work of political economy. But combining them? That's not for the faint of heart. However, that's exactly what Sir Paul Tucker has done in his new book, “Global Discord: Values and Power in a Fractured World Order”. Tucker is a former central banker, and a current research fellow at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. In this episode, Mark Blyth talks about the book with Paul and political economist Aditi Sahasrabudde. Learn more about and purchase “Global Discord: Values and Power in a Fractured World Order”Watch Sir Paul Tucker's recent talk at the Rhodes CenterLearn more about the Watson Institute's other podcasts
Rana Foroohar, associate editor at the FT and one of the world's leading economic commentators, argues that path to prosperity, sustainability and equity lies in a local, place-based economics fit for the 21st century. The journalist Joseph Stiglitz has acclaimed for being 'consistently right about globalisation', argues that with the pandemic exposing the vulnerability of global trade and supply chains; tensions building between the China and the west; and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, we are beginning to see the first signs of a move toward de-globalisation. The risks of our interdependency are becoming ever clearer, and with increasing inequality, wage stagnation, and the effects of climate change, many are beginning to question the ideological hegemony that places global profit over local prosperity.Can we rescue the best of global interconnectedness and exchange whilst re-focussing on the local and regional? And can we avoid the worst of protectionism and nostalgia whilst pursuing home interests? Join us for this special conversation about a post-global economic future.#RSAprosperityBecome an RSA Events sponsor: https://utm.guru/udI9xDonate to The RSA: https://utm.guru/udNNBFollow RSA Events on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rsa_events/Follow the RSA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RSAEventsLike RSA Events on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rsaeventsofficialJoin our Fellowship: https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join
Hey Fandom! Welcome back for another round of Trash Talk Roundtable with your hosts Rick, Corrina and Tony! We are kicking off our next set of 100 episodes with none other than a FULL cast breakdown on the newest spin off version The Challenge - Paramount Plus's The Challenge World Championship. On this spin off, competitors that won and competed on various international versions of The Challenge (USA, UK, Australia and Argentina) will compete side by side with some of MTV The Challenge's most fearsome legends and champions for their right to call themselves the Champion of all Challenge Champions. Wow, that was pretty good haha! Anyway, we talk about it all - so FAIR WARNING! I don't want to get messages complaining that we spoiled the winners of Australia, UK, US or Argentina. You'll be seeing all their faces on World Championship in less than 48 hours anyway! But fair warning, when we started this recording we thought we'd be able to time stamp everything for you but unfortunately with the way the episode falls together and AD placements, I can only give you approximate times SO... if you're really trying to avoid finding out who won the international spin off versions for whatever reason, maybe skip this episode. If not, then get ready for some breakdown info on the international players and full in depth assessments on The Challenge Legends that were chosen to play this season. Additionally, we also talk about the format of the coming season, our predictions and who we would like to see partnered together plus Tony gives us a 30,000 FT overview highlight of the premier episode of Survivor 44. We hope you all enjoy this episode and we can't WAIT to be back next week to breakdown the first episode! Challenge Fandom Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/challengefandompodcast/ Challenge Fandom Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/Challenge_Fan_ Challenge Fandom Podcast FB: https://www.facebook.com/thechallengefandompodcast The Official Challenge Fandom FB Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thechallengefandom Challenge Trash Talk FB Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengetrashtalk CT-The Challenge FB Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ctthechallenge TJ Lavin Fans FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tjlavinfans The Official Tori Deal Fan Group FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/toridealfans --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thechallengefandom/support
Financial Times columnist and CNN global economic analyst Rana Foroohar offers a deep look at the vulnerabilities of globalization. She makes the case that the reign of globalization as we've known it is over and the rise of local, regional and homegrown business is now at hand. She says that for decades, the neoliberal economic philosophy of prioritizing efficiency over resilience and profits over local prosperity has produced massive inequality, persistent economic insecurity, and distrust in our institutions. Place-based economics and a wave of technological innovations now make it possible to keep operations, investment and wealth closer to home, wherever that may be. With the pendulum of history swinging back, Foroohar explores both the challenges and the possibilities of this new era, and how she says it can usher in a more equitable and prosperous future. NOTES This program is generously supported by the Jackson Square Partners Foundation. SPEAKERS Rana Foroohar Global Business Columnist and Associate Editor, Financial Times; Global Economic Analyst, CNN; Author, Homecoming: The Path to Prosperity in a Post-Global World; Twitter @RanaForoohar In Conversation with Kirk Hanson Senior Fellow and Former Executive Director, The Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, Santa Clara University; Member, The Commonwealth Club Silicon Valley Advisory Council In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on October 24th, 2022 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For much of the past fifty years, American political leaders of both parties have assumed that globalization and free trade would lead to more opportunity, higher living standards and increased business efficiency.But our guest, author and Financial Times columnist, Rana Foroohar, argues that with supply chain disruptions and growing economic insecurity in much of the world, the long reign of globalization is coming to end. A shift to more resilient and local businesses is now at hand. We discuss the reporting and findings in the brand new book, "Homecoming: The Path to Prosperity in a Post-Global World.""I think the pendulum of the old way is tapped out," Rana tells us. "Cheap money is over. Cheap labor from China is largely over. Cheap energy from Russia is definitely over."The war in Ukraine and the political and economic chaos that followed have brought the fragility of the global economic and political system into sharp relief. We discuss the argument that our economy is far too financialized and that this is leading to greater mistrust, vast inequality and more populist autocrats. As we do in all of our shows, we hear potential solutions. Rana argues that place-based economics and a wave of technological innovations now make it possible to keep investment and wealth closer to home. She makes the case that our economic system needs to be transformedRecommendation: Jim is thoroughly enjoying "Fly on the Wall", a podcast with Saturday Night Live alumni Dana Carvey and David Spade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Subscribe to The Realignment to access our exclusive Q&A episodes and support the show: https://realignment.supercast.com/.REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/PURCHASE BOOKS AT OUR BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignmentEmail us at: realignmentpod@gmail.comRana Foroohar, author of Homecoming: The Path to Prosperity in a Post-Global World and Makers and Takers: The Rise of Finance and the Fall of American Business, joins The Realignment to discuss why she believes the post-COVID age of economic localization will put an end to 50 years of neoliberal globalization, how the left and right are responding to this new paradigm, and what a more resilient and regionally-focused America will look like.
Johnny Vedmore traces the roots of Klaus Schwab's World Economic Forum back to a Harvard International Seminar run by Henry Kissinger in turn sponsored by the CIA. WEF is essentially a CIA project that is an outgrowth of the Cold War tactic of hard coup or regime change which has now become soft coup (e.g. color revolution) and stealth penetration of every country on earth in order to create global rule or a true global world order. Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rokfin / Rumble / YouTube Geopolitics & Empire · Johnny Vedmore: WEF is a CIA Project Designed to Create Global World Order #314 *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.comDonate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donationsConsult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation **Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopoliticseasyDNS (use code GEOPOLITICS for 15% off!) https://easydns.comEscape The Technocracy course (15% discount using link) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopoliticsPassVult https://passvult.comSociatates Civis (CitizenHR, CitizenIT, CitizenPL) https://societates-civis.comWise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites Website https://johnnyvedmore.com Fungi Monkey https://www.fungimonkey.com Twitter https://twitter.com/JohnnyVedmore Unlimited Hangout https://unlimitedhangout.com About Johnny Vedmore Johnny Vedmore is a completely independent investigative journalist and musician from Cardiff, Wales. His work aims to expose the powerful people who are overlooked by other journalists and bring new information to his readers. If you require help, or have a tip for Johnny, then get in touch via johnnyvedmore.com or by reaching out to johnnyvedmore@gmail.com *Podcast intro music is from the song "The Queens Jig" by "Musicke & Mirth" from their album "Music for Two Lyra Viols": http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)
Johnny Vedmore traces the roots of Klaus Schwab's World Economic Forum back to a Harvard International Seminar run by Henry Kissinger in turn sponsored by the CIA. WEF is essentially a CIA project that is an outgrowth of the Cold War tactic of hard coup or regime change which has now become soft coup (e.g. […]
Today's episode is with Seline Shenoy. She is the founder and writer of The Dream Catcher – a community platform that connects and encourages people to live their dream life and make a difference in the world. Its inspirational message has been attracting thousands of readers every month from all over the world since 2014.In Jan. 2018, she launched The Dream Catcher Podcast where she's interviewed over a hundred experts, including bestselling authors, influencers, spiritual leaders and academic scholars. Seline is a former life and career coach who worked with clients and hosted workshops for six years. Over the past 15 years, she's been part of award-winning agencies and companies in four countries. She's also written for several reputed publications such as Forbes, MindBodyGreen, Elite Daily and others. In 2021, Seline was awarded the prestigious UAE Golden Visa, a long-term residence visa, by the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority for her contributions to writing and podcasting. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.