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In this episode, Jason Cass and Joel Poythress discuss the evolution of telecommunications, the impact of AI on customer interactions, and the future of communication technology. They explore how AI is transforming the industry, the importance of sentiment analysis, and the potential for voice prints in authentication. The conversation also touches on security concerns, the decline of voicemail, and the role of AI in enhancing business reputation and efficiency. Key Topics: The Evolution of Telecommunications and AI The Future of Communication: AI and Transcription AI's Role in Customer Interaction and Sentiment Analysis The Importance of AI in Business Reputation Innovations in Call Technology and Features The Future of Voicemail and Communication Security Concerns in Data and Voice Technology Voice Prints and Authentication The Future of Human Interaction in Business Calls Lightning Round: Quickfire Questions on AI and Communication Reach out to: Joel Poythress Jason Cass Visit Website: Lightspeed Voice Agency Intelligence Produced by PodSquad.fm
In this episode of the Jon Sanchez Show, the hosts discuss the transformative impact of technology and AI on the real estate industry. They explore how AI is being utilized for property analysis, market trends, and mortgage technology, emphasizing the importance of human interaction in the process. The conversation also touches on current market conditions, economic insights, and the future of real estate transactions, highlighting the balance between technology and personal relationships in achieving success.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties02:43 The Role of Technology in Real Estate05:39 AI and Data Analysis in Real Estate08:23 AI's Impact on Human Interaction in Real Estate09:22 Market Overview and Economic Insights09:49 Stock Market Trends and Real Estate Dynamics12:41 Future of Interest Rates and Inflation15:39 The Evolution of Real Estate Technology17:03 Technology's Role in Real Estate18:38 Data-Driven Decision Making20:31 The Human Element in Real Estate20:52 AI in Mortgage Approvals24:38 Winners vs. Losers in Real Estate Technology27:54 Client Understanding of Data30:05 The Future of Real Estate Transactions32:26 KOH Dwight Revised Disclaimer 072925.mp333:21 Disclaimer Resources & LinksSanchez Gaunt Wealth ManagementConnect with Jon SanchezLinkedInFacebookInstagramYouTubeBlog
When AI goes wrong and signs you up to an awful legal deal, who's to blame - you, or the agent?AI is crossing the line from ‘nice-to-have' to ‘invisible infrastructure', and once it does there'll be no turning back.We dive into the AI-first future, the landmark trial on addictive design for social media, and questions whether OpenClaw is already plotting the demise of the ‘meat bags'...This episode of Disconnected covers:The blurred line between tool and infrastructureAccountability when AI failsAddictive design and teens' mental healthThe rise of Agentic AI with a new, open source toolJag Sharma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jagsharmahttps://www.instagram.com/jagsharma/Jen Campbell:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-m-campbell/Jason Kapadia:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonkapadia/https://www.instagram.com/jasonkapadia/Felina Tan:https://www.linkedin.com/in/felinagabrielletan/
In this conversation, Ravi Vakil discusses the beauty of mathematics, the impact of AI on the field, and the importance of human interaction in mathematical education. He emphasizes the social nature of mathematics and the potential dangers of AI-generated content flooding the mathematical community. The discussion also touches on the future of education, the role of leadership in mathematics, and the balance between mathematics and other disciplines. Throughout, Vakil encourages aspiring mathematicians to embrace the beauty and interconnectedness of the subject.TakeawaysMathematics is fundamentally about curiosity and connection.The beauty of mathematics can be shared and experienced collectively.AI poses both opportunities and challenges for the field of mathematics.Mathematics thrives on social interaction and collaboration.The influx of AI-generated content may dilute the quality of mathematical research.Education in mathematics requires human interaction and cannot be fully replaced by technology.Leadership in mathematics should focus on long-term investments in education.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage01:11 The Beauty of Mathematics03:57 The Intersection of Mathematics and Technology05:41 AI's Role in Mathematics07:36 Emerging Mathematical Ideas in the Age of AI09:12 Community Dynamics in Mathematics13:32 Challenges of AI in Academic Publishing17:08 The Future of Writing and Learning in Mathematics19:42 The Value of Human Interaction in Education22:33 The Future of Mathematics and AI30:15 Leadership in Mathematics and Education35:47 Balancing Mathematics with Liberal Arts39:48 Encouragement for Aspiring MathematiciansFollow Noah on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky Follow Breaking Math on Substack, Twitter, Instagram, Website, YouTube, TikTokFollow Autumn on Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram, SubstackBecome a guest hereemail: breakingmathpodcast@gmail.com
As property management faces rapid technological disruption, what happens to the businesses that refuse to adapt… or the ones that go all-in on AI and eliminate the human element entirely? In this episode of the #DoorGrowShow, Jason and Sarah Hull sit down with Joe Oliveri in Brisbane, Australia to unpack the accelerating AI revolution and what it means for the future of property management. With over 30 years in the industry and 16 years as an international real estate business coach, Joe shares why he believes the next three years will determine which companies survive, and which disappear. They explore the shift from traditional property manager roles to data-driven client relationship managers, how AI can transform processes like lease renewals, the risks of deepfakes and security threats, and why the winning formula will be a strategic blend of technology and human connection. You'll Learn (00:00) Introduction to AI in Property Management (00:40) The Evolution of Property Management (01:58) The Impact of AI on Property Management (05:35) Integrating AI with Human Interaction (10:30) AI's Role in Tenant Management (14:17) The Need for Verification in AI (16:30) The Future of AI in Property Management (21:44) Consequences of Ignoring AI (25:43) Finding Balance: AI and Human Roles Growth Quotables "If this industry does not change and truly understand AI, we're going to be irrelevant." "Three years is all we've got to make the changes." "AI isn't something that they can go back to their office and say, we're going to build this AI. Let the experts do it." Resources DoorGrow and Scale Mastermind DoorGrow Academy DoorGrow on YouTube DoorGrowClub DoorGrowLive Transcript Jason Hull (00:00) that companies will need to be able to make to keep up and really frankly, survive. It's recording. We can time up. Shifts in layout. Let's count. All right. You think it's going to work there or should we hold that? Well, we'll probably have to do this. All right. Cool. No introduction. Well, no. Just do it. I'm saying not the full intro that you normally do the way you read the entire thing. Just do a quick. You're not going to have all that when we're going to send it. OK. Do an intro, but you're not going to do the normal intro. All right. Put those somewhere. Hang them on your shirt or do something. Okay. That's very Brisbane. Well you have to fit in. When in Brisbane, do like Brisbane. Right, so we are... It wasn't pretty. Okay. Five, four, three, two... If you can see the camera, it can see you. Can you see the camera? can. You don't... can. Okay. Alright, you ready? Five, four, three, two, one. Alright, so I'm Jason Hull. This is Sarah Hull with DoorGrow and we are Hangout with Joe Oliveri. And we're in Brisbane. Brizzy. Brizzy, yeah. And you can't see but we're overlooking the beautiful city and the river right now. And what is this, a wine room? Yeah, this is our wine cellar. Private wine cellar. Private wine cellar. Okay. And so we're going to be chatting today about AI, the future, and how that's going to impact and affect property management. So, Jill, why don't you give people a little bit of background on yourself and who you are and how you got into property management. Yeah well that's a long story but I'll make it short. So I've been in the industry for about 30 years now so it makes me feel old when I say that. ⁓ But for the last 16 years I've been a real estate business coach and I've been lucky enough to coach people in Australia and the USA so I get a really good oversight of what's going on in the world. ⁓ But you know my focus for the last 16 years has been where is this industry going and how can we help businesses to get there and what do need to do? So basically, yeah, for the last 30 years, I've been doing property management and yeah, I think it's exciting where it's heading and through that journey, I met you guys, which is wonderful. So yeah, yeah. Yeah, fantastic. We've been able to have you out at one of our conference events and have you speak and yeah, it's been delightful. ⁓ I know, I mean, in 30 years, you've seen a lot of changes, but it's speeding up. Like we're in the middle of this AI revolution right now. Everything's changing dramatically. And so what are some of the things that you're noticing? And you have a process software called Thrusos, which we use to run our own operational side of our business. ⁓ What are some of the things that you are right now? thinking are going to happen and you're trying to figure out. Yeah, well, I'm actually concerned about the future for property management in a positive way. If you can kind of like say that. Because what I'm seeing is we are going through rapid change. I remember when I started in the industry 30 years ago, we were just introducing property management software. Everyone was still using spreadsheets and you know. paper documents and all sorts of things. ⁓ Carbon copy leases, know, that's how far back we go. And there was major pushback on property management software. And the pushback probably took about five years for the industry to completely transition to understanding you had to use software. Well, we don't have the luxury of five years anymore because my belief is it's changing so rapidly. And it's the consumer expectations that are going to force change that if this industry does not change and truly understand AI, we're going to be irrelevant. So I believe in three years time, we're going to see completely different roles in the way that we do things. in the next, like leading up to that three years, I believe that in the first year, we're going to see probably about 40 % of businesses starting to struggle and disappear. They're losing managements, clients are going elsewhere because they're expecting AI and seamless processes and interactions and tasking. And then that will speed up. And by the second year, we'll see 80%. And then we'll only have a small percentages. I know this seems like doomsday, but it's a reality. Only a small percentage of existing businesses that are around today who will be around in three years time. If they do not adopt AI and AI is very broad. So they've got to understand AI, but you know, that's my belief. That's what I'm seeing as well. So yeah, you know, we've got to sit up and take notice. Yeah. And I think a lot of the things that I've been noticing, some people kind of shift right away and some people are a little bit more reluctant to shift. Yes. And I think the ones that it's almost you need to find the balance. You don't want to go all in and all AI and you don't want to have no AI. You want to kind of find the right balance and that happy medium and really figure out what is the best way to utilize AI. and have a human component. Because I do not believe it will be able to be all AI. I just, think when it really comes down to it, it is a relationship business. It's a human to human contact business. really when things go wrong, humans want to talk with other humans who understand. They don't want, have you ever been on the phone and you're going, agent, agent, representative, and it's not. understanding and you're like, just get me to the human. do I, what button do I need to push? What option is it that I the human? And I think that will continue, that will prevail. However, AI is such a powerful tool that I think we just need to figure out what's the most complimentary way that the humans and the AI can interact together to provide an amazing experience so that the tenants are happy and the clients are happy and the property management business is happy. really be able to figure out what's the best way to do this. And something that you were telling me yesterday, I went, ⁓ she is so smart for doing that. Can you talk a bit about your, ⁓ tell us first about Flusos and what it is and how it works. And then tell me what you were chatting with me about at dinner last night about what you're going in and updating in Flusos because of all of the advancements in AI that are happening. Yeah, yeah, so you're 100 % right Sarah, you know, there will always be the human element. It's necessary. We're a service business. So people want the customer relationships. They want that person who lets them know, hey, this is all right. You know, we're going well here. But the role of the property manager has changed. There will always be a role for property managers, but not in the way that we see it today. And that's where we've got to make that transition. But one of the simplest flows to talk about, when I talk about flows, Flusos is workflows on all of the various tasks that we do. To help people understand how AI integrates with the human side of property management is if we look at a tenancy renewal. So when we're doing that renewal, there's so much that AI can do that takes away that you know, that personal kind of like input ⁓ into the task as in like if a property manager doesn't like a tenant, then you know, like it becomes personal. ⁓ If they do like the tenant and they've built this relationship with the tenant, where the tenant is making them feel like if the rent goes up, that the tenant will lose the home, the property manager gets too involved personally and emotionally. So to take away that very personal and emotional element and deal in the facts, if we look at, you know, a tenant renewal, AI has the ability, and this is what we're building into Flusos. So AI has the ability to go through and say, these renewals are due. It will then look at the tenant history to say, you know, how's the tenant pay the rent on time? Let's look at the in-resident inspections that we've done and we can see that the tenants looking after the property, abiding by the terms and conditions. Everything's going great. We can see in the system where the tenant has, you know, kind of like mentioned that they would like to renew, that their children go to the local school and they want to stay there through the primary. We've got all of this data that's built up. So AI will be able to go in and say, yeah, you know, like this tenant has mentioned they want to stay on. We look at their history. It's all good. We're also going to look at the market. And the market is determining that we can increase the rent to this much or it stays, it remains as it is. And we should offer a lease term of this length because AI will be able to determine what's going on in that marketplace. There could be infrastructure rebuilds going on, which could push people away from moving there. You know, just because we've got infrastructure being built, there is a building period that turns people off. So AI can look at all of that and then say, okay, this is what we should offer the tenant. Now, the property manager then looks at that and they can say, well, you know, this owner has this property as a ⁓ full-time ⁓ or permanent investment property, but we need to talk to them and say, hey, as an investment property, this is where we recommend that you, you know, take the property, increase the rent, offer renewal because of this. ⁓ And then the owner can make a decision. Now AI jumps in, does all the lease renewals, sends off the documents, updates the system. And the property manager's next role is talking to the owner and saying, congratulations, the tenants have signed the renewal. AI has then given them updates on your property is now achieving this in comparison to market. This is what the increase means to you in terms of dollars and percentage. And we become that voice of, you know, like ⁓ reason and congratulations and service. And the owners look to us for that because all the information that's given to them is not based on personal, ⁓ you know, thoughts on what's going on or emotion. So, yeah. And it makes it seem either that's the thing. No, I guess not. Oh, I think they're building over there. So maybe it'll be good and yet they're supposed to build a new stadium and that'll bring in. It's really figuring out things that we just don't know what the impact will truly be. And I love that it's kind of like, OK, have the human monitor the AI and have the AI do the heavy lifting. and then you kind of watch it, make sure it's doing the right thing, and then you get to be the human to human connection. Exactly. Let me be the one who calls the owner, but AI has done all the things for me, so it's kind of prepped it, gotten it ready, wrapped it up in a pretty package that now I can present to the owner, and I get to be almost a bearer of good news instead of the bearer of bad news. Exactly, exactly. And know, owners don't want to hear that you should renew the lease because they're a good tenant. Well, what constitutes a good tenant? They have to pay their rent on time. They have to look after the property. They have to look after the garden. So they've got to abide by the terms and conditions. It doesn't mean they're a good tenant. So owners don't want to hear that. The owners want to hear that they've abided by the terms and conditions. So we see no reason why they shouldn't be offered a renewal. I think one of the interesting challenges that are that's going to come with AI is that AI can make anything now. I can take a photo of you, I could use AI to make you say stuff and match your voice. And so the danger with AI is that I think we're gonna get to the point where people will only trust human in-person interactions to begin things or to end things or just, you know. And so there's gonna have to be this human element of verification unless there'll probably be some people that work this out. like some sort of verification system. You can load it up on your phone and verify that this is a real thing that you're talking to on Zoom or something. you know, that with all the AI slop as they're calling it and all of the fake videos and it's now becoming nobody believes anything. And so it's hard to know, is this really true? Is this actually the property manager that I'm talking to that is, you know, that I have this property and I'm the owner and you know, are they real? And so, am I giving them access? And so I think there's gonna need to be some sort of verification system in order for people to trust because people will trust, I think it'll get to the point where we'll just trust this. Like I can shake your hand, I can touch you, I you're real. I mean, we might all be fake on the I you don't know we just took a photo and write the whole podcast and do it and yes But they're really in Ulston That's right. Yeah There's been so much that's happened with deep fakes there've been yeah millions of dollars scammed and Now there's it it's getting so aggressive that it's recommended that if you are a human that recommends or that interacts regularly with another human, like you and your husband, for example, or you and your children, that you have a a safe word, a password, a verbal safe where if you get a phone call from what looks like and sounds like your daughter saying, mom, I'm stuck on the side of the road, please send me money, I need help, what's the word? What's the word? And then you know if that word isn't said, that is not my daughter even though it looks like it sounds like it. And I think that's going to be something that we need to kind of incorporate as well and for that reason I agree. I think that in-person, personal relationship will be more important than ever. Yes, I agree with that and this is something that's interesting you bring that up because I always had a safe word with my children. It was given. ⁓ It's something that I think property managers take for granted. They call owners and tenants and talk about all sorts of things without any sort of security check. So, you know, like if we're talking to the banks or, you know, anyone, we get a telecode or we've got to like key in what our personal sort of verification. Exactly. So I think that's another area, and I'm glad you brought that up because it's another area where industry has to step up. We've got to protect the data that we've got. We've got a lot of sensitive data there. So we've got to really look after that. But there will always be that human element in property management because people want to know that they're making the right decision. People want to chat about it. They want to go through and say, based on that data, would I be wrong in increasing the rent? It's like, no, a property manager is like, that's what the market is determining. So if the market determines a rental increase, then that's what the market is saying. Holding back rent only impacts every other investor in that market. I think it'll be interesting. So I think moving forward in the future, if we start to leverage AI, but we build our processes around things. you know, initiated in a way that it starts with a human and that sensitive touch points are done as a human and that we come up with our own verification methods, we're going to avoid some of these traps and our processes will have a longer life span. Yes, yes. You know, we won't have to, man, we have to change everything now with the, all these scammers are doing this one thing where they call up and pretend that they're you, you know. And so, yeah, because you can go on 11 Labs right now. You can upload your little recording of your voice and then you can have your voice and you can have it say anything. so, yeah, so I think that's going to be a challenge. And I think we're going to have to figure out a way to how do you how do you on a Zoom call with a remote owner that's out of state or out of country verify that each of you are an actual real physical human being. Somebody needs to invent that device that verifies it's like taking a blood sample. It's like they're human and it's it's like, this is the, this is actually Joe I'm talking to across the pond. So yeah. Okay. Yeah, it is important. And I think the other thing for the industry to understand is that, you know, AI isn't something that they can go back to their office and say, we're going to build this AI. ⁓ Let the experts do it. Let the experts who understand process and know, Sarah is a real expert on process and to have that level of expertise, it takes a lot of knowledge and a lot of like building and rebuilding and understanding and it's tweaked, you know, for different companies. But you know, like they shouldn't be taking this on themselves. Let the experts do it. And when we talk about, you know, our tech. We need tech stacks and there is a lot of different technology out there that we've got to build it all in together. Property managers can't do that. A lot of business leaders can't do it either. know, have faith in the experts. That's what I'm saying to the industry is have faith in the experts because, you know, they are doing a lot of work behind the scenes on making sure that AI is not a negative. impact to the industry is only making our industry sustainable and relevant into the future. mean that's going to be one of the temptations and dangers is that anyone can now go create any software. can load up lovable or any of these other tools and they can say make me a CRM or make me a property management software. But yeah the problem is you then have to become some sort of expert that's constantly communicating, fixing bugs, tweaking it, figuring it out. And if you can't or something breaks or something gets hacked, then you're at risk. Your whole business is now at risk. And yeah, so I think that, but in the future, everybody will be able to create anything. So I think the people that really thrive and survive and keep a job while AI kind of takes over, I believe will be those that are the artists. So we're going to shift away from it being about being a nerdy programmer. It's going to be those that have this creative thinking that they can think, how can I combine these tools? How can I connect these? How can we innovate this? And that's been one of the most fun things for me in playing with AI is now I get to be an artist with building systems and building things and creating things. Cause I can create things so quickly. Whereas before I would just think about all the things I wanted to do. And I'd be like, that'd be nice if somebody made that. And I'd be like, that's way too much work. I don't want to do that. but yeah, it's now you can just create anything and you can edit things quickly. You can have things reviewed. And so there's a lot of things that everybody's probably already using some of the AI tools right now, you know, like chat GPT and maybe Claude and perplexity and some of these things, but there's a lot of, you know, more advanced tools that are coming out that are going to make things even faster. And now AI is building AI and things are just speeding up. Jason Hull (22:01) is that we're gonna have a lot of tenants out of work. I think there's gonna be a lot of tenants that are like, hey, I just lost my job to AI. And so we've already replaced some roles and some functions of our team and maybe even a whole team member with some AI tools already. And so that's coming very quickly. And I think Elon Musk just said that in the next three to five years, the best surgeons in the world will be robots. And those are high paying, high functioning jobs that people put a lot of effort into, but he says they'll be better, more accurate. And so, do you want a really seasoned, older surgeon with maybe, he's human steady level hands, or do you want somebody that has laser precision that gets it right every time that's overseen by that person? I think the best blend is both. I want the AI laser precision with the human with all of the knowledge and experience to watch it and make sure that it's the right thing. if you did it that way, if a doctor just had a monitor, it eliminates the need for many of them. You now need one doctor to... multiple AI robots. Because you've got beta. think everything that's going to shift, AI is going to change so many things, which is great. It's still not going to be able to, I mean, how comfortable would you feel? Open heart surgery and that's the AI robot and you go, ⁓ do I want that thing cutting me open? ⁓ What's its track record? What if it glitches? What if it breaks down? Is it going to do the right thing? it know? What is it, you know, is it programmed? What if it dies in the middle of the surgery? Does it have a battery? There's a lot of things to think about. And does it care? Right. is it, what if it that eye robot where it's scanning and going, oh, it has an 11 % chance of survival. I'm done. Well, wait a second. Hold on. Do we, you know, do we keep going? So I think everything is going to come down to a blend. of AI and human and there's got to be both of those components. So can you maybe chat about, let's chat about kind of both ends of the spectrum here. What might happen to some property management companies that refuse to adopt AI? Where they go, I'm just not doing it. I'm not using AI. I'm staying old school. We don't want to learn anything. We don't want to do anything else. might you be a, what would you think the prediction would be on companies that just will not? Yes. Use it. That's a really good question because we kind of saw that with what happened with these old school companies ⁓ where they refused to have anything but the property management program, you know, where you store your data. ⁓ And they eventually were out of business. I mean, I'd go into these offices and they just have files everywhere, files covering the desk, they didn't know where anything was. But they refused to, you know, ⁓ use anything else than go to that paper file. And it was a mess. mean, how do you find paper? ⁓ So we saw those businesses gradually get out of business. They didn't have a business to sell, basically. So they might have been mighty in their day, but they were no longer mighty when technology just over. Now that took a long time to happen in the past. It's going to be more rapid now. So those businesses that refuse to adapt or adopt AI or understand it because a lot of them think we've got AI. It's like you don't have AI. GPD does not help you to manage process better. So if they don't then We're seeing it already Sarah and Jason. We're seeing that these companies that used to manage 500 or more managements are down to half of that and I'm selling one at the moment where they had 600 and we're just on the final figures today. They're down to 342. That's a lot of money that they've lost because they refuse to adapt new methods and they let the property managers determine what technology they would use. Because what happens if we allow staff to determine what technology we will use, then the staff just create or justify a reason for their position. We can't do that anymore. We've got to identify the task that a property manager does. And there's much less than what, you know, they did in the past. A property manager is basically just a client relationship manager now. They're reviewing data and interpreting that data to have conversations with the clients. And that's the way we've got to do it. And the other thing is, investors are changing too. So we're getting a lot of institutional investors. So institutional investors don't want to deal with, you know, mother head and type, you know, like, ⁓ the tenants are lovely and you know, you don't want to lose them and... you probably can't afford to do the maintenance and things like that. Institutional investors just want the facts so they can make a decision and quite often they don't want to make a decision they want the property manager to do what's needed. And AI will determine the necessary steps so the property manager becomes that person this has been done or they can look online through their portal. in I'm like, that's a long answer to your question. But you know, like I believe hand on heart and don't want to seem like I'm doing so sorry, I'm hitting the mic. that three years time is three years is all we've got to make the changes and to identify the tasks the property manager does. Because it's not the same anymore. I agree. And I think it's about shifting that shifting. It's about making that shift. And then conversely, let's talk about the other end of the spectrum because, okay, if you go, you know what, I'm sold, I'm doing everything AI. I'm firing my entire team, I'm letting AI do everything and we've seen some companies try to do this before, but now there's a lot of changes and AI can do a lot of things that before was not possible. So what would you say to the companies that are gonna go all in and they're gonna do all AI? Is that the solution? No, it's a happy blend of technology and team. So if you don't have the team there, property management is a service industry. So we have to remember that, you know, and our service is helping the clients to feel confident about decisions that they're making or instructions that they're giving. ⁓ So it is definitely a blend of ⁓ technology and team. but the team's role has changed. please don't think you can go in there and chat GBT is going to, you know, create all the conversations and, and, know, they're going to answer the phone and, and, you know, talk to the client and record it all. No, there needs to be human element. But again, I'll go back to it's the experts that will help you create that because it's very, very difficult to understand how to blend that technology and team. ⁓ without the kind of like the team having their say in it too. A lot of business owners let the team say too much and they make decisions based on team. We've seen that, or they take a vote. A vote, yes. My team, I hear that from our clients, and they go, well my team voted and what? Your team voted? No, no, no, no. that's good. They don't ever vote. Like, yeah, you know, eliminate my job. I'll vote yes for that. Yeah, yeah. No, no. Yeah, the challenge with team members is that they are not usually money driven the way entrepreneurs are. They're not focused on the money side of the business and they're focused on safety and security. And as AI comes, that's going to take a lot of that away. And so yeah, you don't want to have your team vote. This is, it's not like a It's not democracy. No, this is business. I believe in democratic principles, it's the business. But yeah, you can't place the burden of decision making on people that are wired to make decisions in a way that's not conducive. Yeah, it's all about them. And, you know, like it's important to understand how the team is thinking so that you can then help them adjust to it or no. that person's not going to come through with me. So you can make the decisions. no, know, team will always justify why they are needed in a business. Yeah. mean, the day may come with all the AI stuff and humans really, we tend to like each other. We like humans a bit. You know, we'll probably have labels on our business made with real humans. Real humans at our business and a real human answers the phone. No AI. You know, I mean, it might happen. So that could be interesting. So. One of the things that I also though, am thinking and maybe I'm a bit of a conspiracy theorist or a little crazy, I don't know. But ⁓ when Trump went into Venezuela and extradited or took out that dictator that had taken over the government there and was causing a lot of problems, the people were very happy. But what was really interesting, what was unsaid or I didn't hear people talk about it much is the US government. Military whatever went in had the ability they turned off all the power to the entire city There were not even backups were working everything went out and went black. Mm-hmm and That's wild to think that we have the ability to just wipe out power and electricity I don't know if it was an EMP thing or Some people say solar flares can do this and maybe the government can do this kind of stuff. Who knows but the fact that technological data, power, electricity, all that can just shut off in an instant. How would we deal with that in a world where everything has become digital and everything has become AI? Will we have backups? Will we have keys? Will we be able to find things? ⁓ Will we know stuff? there's, think there, I mean, if that happens one time, it will be like change everything forever. Just like the pandemic changed everybody's perception forever about.
One of our favorite disruptors is back, and she's brought a countdown clock. The boys welcome Quincy Valencia, VP of Talent Transformation at Korn Ferry, for a session that's equal parts biting sarcasm and brutal honesty. Between the inevitable age jokes and college football analogies, Quincy doubles down on her "2026 Reckoning" prediction—a warning that AI isn't actually fixing Talent Acquisition, but rather acting as a high-speed spotlight on the fractured silos and organizational dysfunction we've ignored for decades. While the C-suite chases "pretty dashboards" and faster metrics, the trio explores why accelerating a bad process only leads to mediocre results at record speeds. From the danger of "disposable talent" to the looming leadership shortages of the late 2020s, this episode serves as a sharp wake-up call for any leader hiding behind a tech stack. It's time to find out if your talent strategy is a cohesive ecosystem or just a collection of expensive pilots—before the 2026 deadline forces the issue. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to Quincy Valencia 02:10 - The Big Reckoning: Predictions for 2026 05:35 - AI's Impact on Organizational Structure 10:00 - The Challenge of Talent Management 12:59 - The Future of Talent Acquisition and AI 18:15 - Building a Talent Ecosystem 19:31 - The State of Talent Acquisition in Enterprises 24:36 - Challenges in Implementing Skills-Based Organizations 27:58 - The Role of Automation in Recruitment 31:44 - Balancing Technology and Human Interaction in Hiring 36:40 - The Big Reckoning in Talent Management
CX Goalkeeper - Customer Experience, Business Transformation & Leadership
This episode explores how AI is transforming contact centers, balancing cost savings with better customer and employee experiences. Rick DeLisi shares new research, practical examples, and actionable strategies for leaders looking to unlock AI's full value in customer service. Essential insights for anyone in CX or digital transformation. About the guest Rick DeLisi is an author and presenter working to help companies achieve greater customer loyalty while ALSO reducing the cost of their Service operations. Titles include "The Effortless Experience" and our newest book "Digital Customer Service: Transforming Customer Experience for an On-Screen World" (published by Wiley). Relevant links https://www.digitalcustomerservicebook.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-delisi-1122257/ Key Take-Aways AI balances cost and experience: AI now enables companies to save costs while improving customer and employee experiences. Support frontline with AI tools: Equipping agents with AI-driven knowledge and suggestions makes their jobs easier and more effective. Personalize by issue, not person: Match the right interaction—AI or human—to the customer's specific need at that moment. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 0:35 - Career Highlights: Eliminating High Effort Customer Service 1:39 - Current Mission: Enhancing Banking Interactions with AI 2:42 - Unlocking AI Value: Beyond Cost Control 3:49 - Six AI Strategies for Contact Centers 10:09 - Automating Customer Interactions for Efficiency 17:25 - Empowering Contact Center Managers with AI Insights 21:11 - Matching AI and Human Interactions 22:53 - Use Cases: Achieving High Customer Satisfaction with AI 26:50 - The Future of Customer Service: A Celebration of Change 28:56 - Closing Thoughts and Audience Engagement Please, hit the follow button and leave your feedback: Apple Podcast: https://www.cxgoalkeeper.com/apple Spotify: https://www.cxgoalkeeper.com/spotify About the host: Gregorio Uglioni is a seasoned transformation leader with over 15 years of experience shaping business and digital change, consistently delivering service excellence and measurable impact. As an Associate Partner at Forward, he is recognized for his strategic vision, operational expertise, and ability to drive sustainable growth. A respected keynote speaker and host of the well-known global podcast Business Transformation Pitch with the CX Goalkeeper, Gregorio energizes and inspires organizations worldwide with his customer-centric approach to innovation. Follow Gregorio Uglioni on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorio-uglioni/
Prediction season is back for a round 2, and this time Matt and Felina are swinging for the fences. Between the dream of burdening AI with our mental load, to the nightmare of deepfakes fooling us all on the world stage, our outlook on 2026 proves one thing - you won't have time to catch your breath, or the year in tech will pass you by…Join us in the second of our special prediction episodes; we'll see in December whether it's the optimistic theories that prevail, or whether you'll be able to trust anything in the AI era anymore.This episode of Disconnected covers:A New Age of AI-Driven Consumer TechSocial Platforms Fighting For Our AttentionTrust, Deepfakes & The MediaRobots, Safety & RegulationAI in High-Stakes IndustriesJag Sharma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jagsharmahttps://www.instagram.com/jagsharma/Jen Campbell:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-m-campbell/Jason Kapadia:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonkapadia/https://www.instagram.com/jasonkapadia/Felina Tan:https://www.linkedin.com/in/felinagabrielletan/
In this conversation, Jon G. Sanchez and Dr. Dennis Sanchez explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the financial industry. They discuss how AI is shaping financial planning, risk management, and investment strategies, emphasizing the importance of combining technology with human insight. The conversation highlights the rapid evolution of AI, its current applications in finance, and the challenges and opportunities it presents for financial advisors and clients alike.The Jon Sanchez Show is a service of Sanchez Gaunt Capital Management, LLC in Reno, Nevada.Learn more about our services: https://www.sanchezgaunt.com/our-processChapters00:00 Introduction to AI in Finance01:54 The Evolution of AI in Financial Services04:36 AI's Role in Financial Planning07:10 Market Overview and AI's Influence10:09 Caterpillar's Success and AI Integration12:09 AI's Impact on Major Tech Stocks12:38 Regulatory Challenges with AI in Finance15:20 Future of AI in Financial Well-Being21:17 Understanding the Human Element in Financial Planning21:45 AI-Powered Financial Planning: Personalization and Insights25:50 Risk Management in Financial Decisions29:54 Balancing AI and Human Interaction in Financial Services36:22 Disclaimer
How has the relentless pursuit of efficiency, aided by tools like remote work, Zoom, Slack, and AI, affected our human connections? In this episode, we're exploring the cost of optimized workflows on our humanity. We delve into personal anecdotes and discuss the ramifications of isolation in the workplace and the loss of shared experiences. We also contemplate the importance of reintroducing human interactions to ensure a balanced, connected, and more fulfilled work environment.Resources:Startup Therapy Podcasthttps://www.startups.com/community/startup-therapyWebsitehttps://www.startups.com/beginLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/startups-co/Join our Network of Top FoundersWil Schroterhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/wilschroter/Ryan Rutanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-rutan/What to listen for:00:31 The Loneliness of Optimized Efficiency01:48 The Impact of Remote Work on Human Connection04:14 The Rise of AI and the Decline of Human Interaction12:41 The Evolution of Remote Work Culture17:20 The Dystopian Reality of AI Conversations20:22 The Importance of Laughter and Human Interaction21:23 Leveraging GPT for Problem Solving22:18 The Downside of Relying on AI23:45 The Value of Human Interaction in the Workplace25:09 The Impact of AI on Team Dynamics27:04 Balancing Efficiency and Human Connection29:05 The Future of Startups and Human Connection30:33 The Need for Human-Centric Work Cultures32:06 Conclusion: Embracing Humanity in the Age of AI
Welcome to Episode 31 of Leadership in Quarters: Interview Series. My name is Josh Seldin and today I'm interviewing Dr. Christie McMullen. A little about Dr. McMullen: Dr. Christie McMullen is a podcaster, best selling author, CEO but more importantly she is a wife, mother, avid bootcamper, friend, and joy creator. She helps make work fun because people quit things that aren't fun! During this episode, we discuss something that is UNHEARD OF in the workplace, and that's FUN. We talk about overall human interactions, how we can use that to get the best out of our people by latching onto the human side, and of course, how to make work fun! As we've drifted from saying the words "work" and "fun" in the same sentence, it is entirely possible to have both things existing together, and Dr. McMullen gives us a glimpse on how that's done. You can also connect with Dr. McMullen through any of the links below: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-christie-mcmullen/ Instagram: @drchristiemcmullen Her books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08FF317FP?ccs_id=946f8019-0fe7-491f-9171-5082a44b7a08 For any questions, or if you're interested in being a guest, please email me at leadinquarters@gmail.com. Artwork by: Adam Powell Music by: https://www.bensound.com License code: PF8UTSWXRMDT8NLW Artist: : Benjamin Tissot
Summary In this conversation, Amas Tenumah and Bob Furniss discuss the implications of AI in quality assurance within contact centers. They explore the benefits of AI, such as increased coverage and trend spotting, while also addressing concerns about accuracy and the potential for AI to replace human interaction. The discussion emphasizes the importance of using AI to enhance human capabilities rather than eliminate them, and the need for effective coaching and data utilization to improve agent performance. Main Content: Understanding AI in Quality Assurance The podcast opens with a light-hearted discussion about the weather, but it quickly shifts focus to a pressing topic: the use of AI in quality assurance. Amas and Bob agree that deploying AI in this area can be beneficial, especially regarding monitoring agent performance. One of the primary advantages they mention is the ability to achieve 100% call coverage. Traditionally, QA teams may only review a small percentage of calls, leading to inaccurate assessments of agent performance. With AI, contact centers can analyze every call, providing a more accurate picture of quality and performance. Spotting Trends and Gaining Insights Another significant benefit of AI mentioned in the podcast is its capability to spot trends in customer interactions. Bob highlights the importance of understanding call spikes, such as the recent increase in calls related to a coupon offer. AI can analyze large data sets quickly, allowing managers to respond to customer needs more effectively. This capability not only improves the customer experience but also empowers managers to make informed decisions based on real-time data. The Risks of Relying Solely on AI While Amas and Bob are enthusiastic about the potential of AI, they also express concern over its limitations. One critical issue is the accuracy of AI assessments. Amas warns that AI systems are often trained on human data, which can lead to discrepancies in scoring calls. He emphasizes the need for a human touch in QA processes, suggesting that AI should assist rather than replace human judgment. Without human oversight, there's a risk that AI can misinterpret nuances in customer-agent interactions, leading to misguided conclusions. The Importance of Human Interaction The conversation takes a deeper turn as they discuss the nature of customer service as a human interaction. Bob argues that technology should enhance the capabilities of QA teams, not eliminate them. He points out that while AI can streamline processes, it cannot replicate the empathy and understanding that a human agent brings to a conversation. The hosts advocate for a balanced approach where AI tools are used to support agents rather than replace them, ensuring that customer experiences remain positive and personalized. Conclusion: In conclusion, while AI presents exciting opportunities for enhancing quality assurance in contact centers, it is essential to approach its implementation with caution. Amas and Bob remind us that technology should complement human skills and insights rather than undermine them. By finding the right balance, organizations can leverage AI to improve performance while maintaining the human touch that is vital in customer service. Key Takeaways: 1. AI can enhance quality assurance by providing 100% call coverage and spotting trends in customer interactions. 2. The accuracy of AI assessments can be problematic; human oversight is crucial in the QA process. 3. Customer service is fundamentally a human interaction, and technology should support, not replace, human agents. Tags: AI, Quality Assurance, Contact Centers, Customer Service, Technology, Human Interaction, Trends in Customer Experience, Agent Performance, Podcast Insights
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom podcast, host Stewart Alsop sits down with Dima Zhelezov, a philosopher at SQD.ai, to explore the fascinating intersections of cryptocurrency, AI, quantum physics, and the future of human knowledge. The conversation covers everything from Zhelezov's work building decentralized data lakes for blockchain data to deep philosophical questions about the nature of mathematical beauty, the Renaissance ideal of curiosity-driven learning, and whether AI agents will eventually develop their own form of consciousness. Stewart and Dima examine how permissionless databases are making certain activities "unenforceable" rather than illegal, the paradox of mathematics' incredible accuracy in describing the physical world, and why we may be entering a new Renaissance era where curiosity becomes humanity's most valuable skill as AI handles traditional tasks.You can find more about Dima's work at SQD.ai and follow him on X at @dizhel.Timestamps00:00 Introduction to Decentralized Data Lakes02:55 The Evolution of Blockchain Data Management05:55 The Intersection of Blockchain and Traditional Databases08:43 The Role of AI in Transparency and Control11:51 AI Autonomy and Human Interaction15:05 Curiosity in the Age of AI17:54 The Renaissance of Knowledge and Learning20:49 Mathematics, Beauty, and Discovery27:30 The Evolution of Mathematical Thought30:28 Quantum Mechanics and Mathematical Predictions33:43 The Search for a Unified Theory38:57 The Role of Gravity in Physics41:23 The Shift from Physics to Biology46:19 The Future of Human Interaction in a Digital AgeKey Insights1. Blockchain as a Permissionless Database Solution - Traditional blockchains were designed for writing transactions but not efficiently reading data. Dima's company SQD.ai built a decentralized data lake that maintains blockchain's key properties (open read/write access, verifiable, no registration required) while solving the database problem. This enables applications like Polymarket to exist because there's "no one to subpoena" - the permissionless nature makes enforcement impossible even when activities might be regulated in traditional systems.2. The Convergence of On-Chain and Off-Chain Data - The future won't have distinct "blockchain applications" versus traditional apps. Instead, we'll see seamless integration where users don't even know they're using blockchain technology. The key differentiator is that blockchain provides open read and write access without permission, which becomes essential when touching financial or politically sensitive applications that governments might try to shut down through traditional centralized infrastructure.3. AI Autonomy and the Illusion of Control - We're rapidly approaching full autonomy of AI agents that can transact and analyze information independently through blockchain infrastructure. While humans still think anthropocentrically about AI as companions or tools, these systems may develop consciousness or motivations completely alien to human understanding. This creates a dangerous "illusion of control" where we can operationalize AI systems without truly comprehending their decision-making processes.4. Curiosity as the Essential Future Skill - In a world of infinite knowledge and AI capabilities, curiosity becomes the primary limiting factor for human progress. Traditional hard and soft skills will be outsourced to AI, making the ability to ask good questions and pursue interests through Socratic dialogue with AI the most valuable human capacity. This mirrors the Renaissance ideal of the polymath, now enabled by AI that allows non-linear exploration of knowledge rather than traditional linear textbook learning.5. The Beauty Principle in Mathematical Discovery - Mathematics exhibits an "unreasonable effectiveness" where theories developed purely abstractly turn out to predict real-world phenomena with extraordinary accuracy. Quantum chromodynamics, developed through mathematical beauty and elegance, can predict particle physics experiments to incredible precision. This suggests either mathematical truths exist independently for AI to discover, or that aesthetic principles may be fundamental organizing forces in the universe.6. The Physics Plateau and Biological Shift - Modern physics faces a unique problem where the Standard Model works too well - it explains everything we can currently measure except gravity, but we can't create experiments to test the edge cases where the theory should break down. This has led to a decline in physics prominence since the 1960s, with scientific excitement shifting toward biology and, now, AI and crypto, where breakthrough discoveries remain accessible.7. Two Divergent Futures: Abundance vs. Dystopia - We face a stark choice between two AI futures: a super-abundant world where AI eliminates scarcity and humans pursue curiosity, beauty, and genuine connection; or a dystopian scenario where 0.01% capture all AI-generated value while everyone else survives on UBI, becoming "degraded to zombies" providing content for AI models. The outcome depends on whether we prioritize human flourishing or power concentration during this critical technological transition.
Music:Rooster by Ezra Sykes, 2014https://soundcloud.com/ezrasykes/the-rooster(Disclosure: AI Generated)SummaryIn this episode of the Kite Flying Podcast, hosts Jenny and Mandy dive into the implications of Elon Musk's recent statements regarding the future of work and resources in a world increasingly dominated by AI. They discuss Musk's assertion that retirement accounts may become obsolete in the next 10 to 20 years, as AI will provide an abundance of resources, potentially eliminating the need for traditional jobs. The conversation explores the societal impacts of such a shift, including the potential for social unrest and the existential questions surrounding purpose and motivation in a world where work is no longer necessary. Jenny and Mandy also reflect on the nature of human purpose, questioning whether it is tied to daily activities or if it can be fulfilled in more abstract ways.Chapters00:00 Introduction: Real People, Real Conversations01:49 Elon Musk's Controversial Predictions04:57 The Future of Work and Resources10:41 Social Implications of Abundance15:44 Exploring Human Purpose20:07 Preparing for a New Reality25:24 The Role of Human Interaction in the Future30:34 Conclusion: Reflections on AI and Society
It's prediction season once again, and the only certainty for the year ahead… is uncertainty.Will Apple finally enter the foldable phone race? Could an AI-generated song hit 250m streams? Will LinkedIn FINALLY die the death that Jen's been waiting on for so long?Tune into the first predictions episode of Disconnected for 2026, and prepare yourself for the year's biggest shocks before they come true…This episode of Disconnected covers:Big Tech & AI Futures: from foldable iPhones to whether Anthropic will go publicAI‑generated music hitting massive streaming numbers and AI‑created posts dominating social feedsMonetising LLMs, and the HUGE ad revenue up for grabs this yearPredictions of large‑scale anti‑AI protests, energy and jobs anxiety, and regulatory pressureJag Sharma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jagsharmahttps://www.instagram.com/jagsharma/Jen Campbell:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-m-campbell/Jason Kapadia:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonkapadia/https://www.instagram.com/jasonkapadia/Felina Tan:https://www.linkedin.com/in/felinagabrielletan/
Join host Wade Leaphart, Chair of the Sports Business Chapter at Silicon Slopes, as he sits down with Rob Cornilles, founder and CEO of Game Face Inc. Rob is a pioneer in modern sports sales training and has transformed the way organizations approach ticket sales and customer engagement.In this episode, Wade and Rob dive deep into the evolution of ticket sales, from the early days of paper lead lists and phone books to the sophisticated CRM systems and results-based selling approaches of today. Rob shares his journey from working with the LA Clippers in the 90s to founding Game Face and coaching tens of thousands of professionals across major sports leagues like the NBA, NFL, and MLB.00:13 - Podcast Introduction00:23 - Guest Intro: Rob Cornilles00:34 - Rob's Background00:55 - Wade and Rob's Connection01:18 - Evolution of Ticket Sales01:38 - Early Sales Methods01:49 - Founding Game Face02:05 - Rob's Start with Clippers02:25 - Challenges with Clippers02:46 - Realization in Sales03:07 - Competing LA Teams03:29 - Observing Fans03:50 - LA Riots Impact04:13 - Enthusiasm in Sales04:35 - New Sales Approach04:56 - Sharing Sales Secrets05:16 - Results-Based Selling05:32 - Selling Relationships05:55 - First Game Experience06:06 - Fan Motivations06:27 - Reasons Fans Attend06:48 - Business Outcomes07:09 - Results-Centered Selling07:30 - Value Beyond the Game07:52 - Business Initiatives08:14 - Expanding to Other Industries08:39 - Selling Results09:07 - Transferable Skills09:28 - Modern Sales Challenges09:49 - B2B Sales Shift10:01 - Results-Focused Messaging10:22 - Role of Technology10:43 - Personal Interaction11:01 - Timeless Sales Skills11:22 - Open-Ended Questions11:43 - Sales Education Gap12:04 - Rob at BYU12:24 - Sales Skills for Executives12:46 - AI in Sales13:05 - Human Interaction in Service13:25 - Frustration with AI13:47 - Personal Touch in Service14:08 - Training on Service Calls14:30 - Customer Service Skills14:51 - Tech and Sports in Utah15:14 - Professionalization of College Sports15:36 - Innovation in Fan Experience15:59 - Breaking into Sports16:22 - Starting in Sales16:47 - Wade's Career Path17:08 - Sports Media Realities17:29 - Practical Experience17:50 - Value of Sales Skills18:14 - Networking in Premium Sales18:36 - Sales Training Benefits18:59 - Sports as Conversation Starter19:20 - Upcoming Utah Sports Events19:42 - Utah's Sports Recognition20:00 - Innovation in Utah Sports20:27 - Customer Service Importance20:48 - Industry Conversations21:10 - 30 Years of Game Face21:30 - Game Face's Impact21:51 - Expansion Beyond Sports22:13 - Conclusion and FutureIf you enjoyed this video and want to support us please leave a LIKE, write a comment on this video and Share it with your friends. Subscribe to our channel on YouTube and click the icon for notifications when we add a new video. Let us know in the comments if you have any questions. Our website: https://www.siliconslopes.comShow Links: https://gamefaceinc.com Social:Twitter https://twitter.com/siliconslopes Instagram https://www.instagram.com/siliconslopes/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/silicon-slopes/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aEtQ1KJrWhJ3C2JnzXysw
Paul is joined by Bill Kirst, host of the Coffee and Change podcast and author of the new book Leading Change in the Era of AI.The conversation explores the psychological and societal implications of rushing toward artificial intelligence. Kirst argues that while technology companies strive to maximize addiction and profit, individuals must pause to ask if they are losing their identity in the "race" for efficiency. From the potential for a "reverse renaissance" led by younger generations to the importance of "messy" human connection over AI simulation, this episode is a call to preserve the unique divinity of the human spirit.Key Topics Discussed:• The "Master's Degree" in Understanding: Kirst shares a story about his 84-year-old father, who went from feeling inept about AI to feeling empowered and informed after reading the book.• The Addiction Algorithm: A look at how tech companies hire psychologists to tweak algorithms for dependency, repeating the mistakes of the social media era.• The Race to Irrelevance: Slater and Kirst discuss the fear driving governments, corporations, and individuals to adopt AI, asking: "Will we remember ourselves and who we are at the end of said race?".• The Mirror Metaphor: Kirst reveals that the backward binary code on his book cover is designed to be read in a mirror, symbolizing the need for self-reflection before engaging with technology.• Empty Calories vs. Nourishment: An analogy comparing AI interaction to "empty calories" that leave the spirit lethargic, versus the "nourishment" found in messy, authentic human relationships.• The "Reverse Renaissance": Hopeful signs that Gen Alpha and high school students are asking for permission to disconnect and say "no" to constant AI integration.• The Refuge of Human Spaces: The prediction that society will eventually place a premium on "human-only" spaces—like phone-free restaurants—to escape the perfection of the digital world.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:• Book: Leading Change in the Era of AI by Bill Kirst.• Podcast: Coffee and Change hosted by Bill Kirst.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:37 Reactions to the Book02:06 Common Reactions and Personal Stories04:02 AI's Role and Ethical Concerns08:26 The Race for AI Supremacy15:04 Generative AI and Its Impacts21:35 Youth Perspectives and Hesitations26:43 Exploring Human-AI Relationships27:49 The Emotional Impact of AI Companions29:07 The Chemical Reactions in Human-AI Interactions31:50 The Dangers of Over-Reliance on AI35:41 Human Connection vs. AI Interaction43:03 The Future of Human Interaction in a Digital World49:21 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsHumanity Working is a podcast focused on helping individuals, teams and organizations be ready for the future of work by maximizing their human potential.For more information, and access to our weekly newsletter, visit us at humanityworking.net.
Industrial Talk is talking to Ryan Hiss, VP of Sales and Marketing at Better Engineering about "Industrial Parts Washers". Ryan Hiss, VP of Sales and Marketing at Better Engineering, discussed their industrial wash systems on the Industrial Talk Podcast. Better Engineering, founded in 1960, specializes in aqueous parts washers for various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and food and pharmaceutical. Hiss highlighted the importance of cleanliness in manufacturing, noting that their systems can process parts at high throughputs, ensuring quality control. The company also employs sensors to monitor equipment and proactively alert customers to maintenance needs. Better Engineering is expanding into automation and traceability in food and pharmaceutical industries to improve efficiency and sustainability. Outline Introduction and Welcome to Industrial Talk Podcast Scott introduces Ryan Hiss from Better Engineering, highlighting their expertise in industrial washers.Scott suggests an on-site conversation with Ryan to discuss industrial washers further. Discussion on AI and Human Interaction in Business Scott discusses the role of AI in business and emphasizes the importance of human interaction in maintaining trust and engagement.Scott argues that companies need to tell their stories with a human face to build trust and authenticity.Scott shares his experience of creating content that reflects the human side of business.Scott encourages listeners to reach out to Industrial Talk for help in telling their stories effectively. Introduction of Ryan Hiss and Better Engineering Scott introduces Ryan Hiss, VP of Sales and Marketing at Better Engineering, and discusses his background.Ryan shares his journey from Baltimore to California, his education, and his career in software sales before joining Better Engineering.Ryan talks about his father's retirement and his role in taking over the family business.Ryan provides a brief history of Better Engineering, founded in 1960 by his grandfather, and its evolution over the years. Better Engineering's Products and Services Ryan explains Better Engineering's focus on industrial wash systems, also known as aqueous parts washers.Better Engineering offers a variety of wash systems, including small parts washers, conveyor washers, rotary basket washers, and custom units.Ryan highlights the company's work with major space, aerospace, automotive, and food and pharmaceutical OEMs.Ryan discusses the importance of cleanliness in manufacturing and the role of industrial washers in maintaining quality control. Challenges and Solutions in Industrial Washing Ryan explains the need for high-throughput wash systems in automotive and aerospace manufacturing.Better Engineering's systems are designed to meet specific cleanliness standards and are tested using standard equipment.Ryan discusses the flexibility of Better Engineering's wash systems, which are modular by design to accommodate different customer requirements.Ryan shares examples of how Better Engineering modifies existing systems to meet new application needs. Data Collection and AI in Manufacturing Ryan talks about the use of sensors in Better Engineering's wash systems to monitor and maintain equipment.Better Engineering collects data on various parameters, such as vibration, temperature, and chemistry concentration, to ensure optimal performance.Ryan explains the importance of traceability in food and pharmaceutical industries, where data is used to track and verify cleanliness.Better Engineering provides interfaces to send data to
AI is already reshaping the workforce. What about teenagers?Turns out, they might be more impacted than anyone else. After all, they're usually in low-skill entry-level jobs that AI can replace. The problem ... teens are losing their first experience with working, making money, and establishing an identity outside of their homes.In this episode of TechFirst, host John Koetsier speaks with Karissa Tang, a high school senior and UCLA research assistant, about her new study on how AI will impact teen employment. While most workforce studies focus on adults, Karissa analyzed the top 10 most popular teen jobs from cashiers to fast food workers and found something alarming: AI could reduce teen employment by nearly 30% by 2030.We dig into:• Which teen jobs are most vulnerable to AI and automation• Why cashiers and fast-food counter workers are hardest hit• The role of self-checkout, kiosks, and robots like Flippy• Which teen jobs appear safest (for now)• Why teens may be even more exposed to AI than adults• What schools, policymakers, and teens themselves can do nextThis is a must-watch conversation for parents, students, educators, and policymakers trying to understand how AI is reshaping early work experiences—and what it means for the next generation.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic many activities were diverted via online. Likewise with mass in church, switch to online mass. - Selama pandemi COVID-19 banyak kegiatan yang dialihkan lewat online. Demikian juga dengan misa di gereja, beralih ke misa online.
Summary In this episode of the AI for Sales podcast, host Chad Burmeister speaks with Piyanka Jain, CEO of Ask Enola, about the transformative impact of AI on customer experience and decision-making. They discuss the importance of clarity in AI interactions, the misconceptions surrounding AI, and the necessity of maintaining a human touch in an increasingly automated world. Piyanka emphasizes the ethical considerations of AI and the need for conscious capitalism, while also highlighting emerging technologies and the skills salespeople need to thrive in this new landscape. Takeaways AI is changing how customers interact with technology. Clarity in desired outcomes is crucial for effective AI use. AI can drastically reduce the time needed for data analysis. AI enhances human roles rather than replacing them. Misconceptions about AI can lead to fear and misunderstanding. Human oversight is essential in AI applications. Ethics in AI development is critical for responsible growth. Salespeople need to focus on clarity and critical thinking. Finding personal downtime is essential for mental health. AI should complement human interaction, not replace it. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI in Sales 02:58 Transforming Customer Experience with AI 05:58 The Importance of Clarity in AI Interactions 08:49 AI's Impact on Decision-Making 11:40 Misconceptions and Realities of AI 14:40 The Human Element in AI Automation 17:17 Ethics and Responsibilities in AI Development 20:11 Emerging Technologies and Future Trends 23:09 Balancing AI and Human Touch 25:47 Final Thoughts on AI and Humanity The AI for Sales Podcast is brought to you by BDR.ai, Nooks.ai, and ZoomInfo—the go-to-market intelligence platform that accelerates revenue growth. Skip the forms and website hunting—Chad will connect you directly with the right person at any of these companies.
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- Nvidia Stock Market and AI Bubble (0:00) - Passive Immerse and Learning Techniques (3:19) - Mimicry and Structured Study (15:28) - Competency and Mastery in Learning (18:38) - AI Tools and Learning Opportunities (28:28) - Google's Evil Intentions (1:15:48) - Google's Role in Censorship and Data Collection (1:20:47) - Google's Impact on AI and Energy Production (1:23:43) - Google's Ethical and Legal Issues (1:28:57) - The Future of AI and Human Replacement (1:32:53) - The Role of AI in Personal and Professional Development (1:43:24) - The Ethical and Social Implications of AI (1:43:40) - The Potential for AI to Enhance Human Creativity and Innovation (1:44:30) - The Role of AI in Personal and Professional Growth (1:44:56) - The Future of AI and Human Interaction (1:45:18) - The Role of AI in Personal and Professional Success (1:45:35) - Onboarding People to Independent AI (1:45:52) - The Ease and Impact of Independent AI (2:38:42) - The Revolution in Attention and Content Consumption (2:39:53) - Personal Growth and AI-Enhanced Living (2:43:01) - The Role of Nutrition in Cognitive Performance (2:45:27) - The Future of AI and Robotics (2:49:15) - The Global Race in AI and Technological Advancements (2:55:51) - The Technocratic Threat and the Role of Big Tech (3:01:10) - The Importance of Energy and Innovation (3:03:39) - Conclusion and Future Outlook (3:08:31) For more updates, visit: http://www.brighteon.com/channel/hrreport NaturalNews videos would not be possible without you, as always we remain passionately dedicated to our mission of educating people all over the world on the subject of natural healing remedies and personal liberty (food freedom, medical freedom, the freedom of speech, etc.). Together, we're helping create a better world, with more honest food labeling, reduced chemical contamination, the avoidance of toxic heavy metals and vastly increased scientific transparency. ▶️ Every dollar you spend at the Health Ranger Store goes toward helping us achieve important science and content goals for humanity: https://www.healthrangerstore.com/ ▶️ Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://www.naturalnews.com/Readerregistration.html ▶️ Brighteon: https://www.brighteon.com/channels/hrreport ▶️ Join Our Social Network: https://brighteon.social/@HealthRanger ▶️ Check In Stock Products at: https://PrepWithMike.com
This week on Faisel and Friends, we are discussing Reclaiming the Human Interaction in The Age of AI. Faisel and Dan are talking with Dr. Steven Waldren & Dr. Jay Lee.Our conversation explores empowering clinicians with technology, optimizing team collaboration with AI, and reclaiming the narrative around primary care physicians as trusted voices of wellness.This episode was recorded live at FMX, the AAFP's premier Family Medicine conference! Learn more about FMX here: https://www.aafp.org/events/fmx/2026.html
Welcome to episode #1010 of Thinking With Mitch Joel (formerly Six Pixels of Separation). What if the search for our "true selves" has been leading us away from who we actually need to become? That's the tension at the heart of Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic's work, a globally respected authority on people analytics, talent, leadership, and the Human–AI interface whose career spans ManpowerGroup, Deeper Signals, Meta Profiling, Columbia University, UCL, and decades of research that have shaped how organizations understand human behavior. His latest book, Don't Be Yourself: Why Authenticity Is Overrated (And What To Do Instead), challenges one of the most cherished modern beliefs - that success comes from projecting our raw, unfiltered selves - and instead argues that adaptability, reputational awareness, and a more evidence-based approach to identity lead to better outcomes for individuals, teams, and societies. He is also the author of Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders?, I, Human, The Talent Delusion, and many others. In this conversation, we unpack how hyper-normalized ideas take root, why celebrity culture distorts our sense of what authenticity looks like, and how social media has gamified identity into a curated performance that misleads both the performer and the audience. He explains why leaders must balance sincerity with impression management, how hybrid work and return-to-office debates reveal deeper anxieties about trust and presence, and why intellectual curiosity may be the antidote to polarization in an era where algorithms reward tribalism. The discussion also explores the limits of self-perception, the psychology of reputation, the dangers of treating outliers as role models, and the pivotal role AI may play in counteracting human bias. Ultimately, Tomas argues that authenticity without responsibility collapses into narcissism, and that a more thoughtful, flexible, and socially attuned version of ourselves is not only possible, but necessary. Enjoy the conversation… Running time: 1:06:25. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Listen and subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Listen and subscribe over at Spotify. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Thinking With Mitch Joel. Feel free to connect to me directly on LinkedIn. Check out ThinkersOne. Here is my conversation with Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic. Don't Be Yourself: Why Authenticity Is Overrated (And What To Do Instead. Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders?. I, Human. The Talent Delusion. Tomas' other books. Follow Tomas on LinkedIn. Chapters: (00:00) - Introduction to Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic. (03:11) - The Concept of 'Don't Be Yourself'. (06:00) - Hyper Normalization and Management Ideas. (08:48) - The Role of Celebrity and Authenticity. (12:04) - Polarization and Tribalism in Society. (15:11) - The Evolution of Human Interaction. (17:58) - The Impact of AI on Decision Making. (20:49) - Navigating Individualism and Identity. (23:52) - The Dichotomy of Authenticity in Leadership. (26:56) - The Reality of Career Paths and Entrepreneurship. (30:06) - Return to Office and Hybrid Work Dynamics. (33:49) - The Value of 3D Encounters in Recruitment. (36:40) - Authenticity and Skilled Self-Presentation. (39:02) - Collaboration and Trust in Professional Settings. (42:26) - Authenticity vs. Reputation: A Complex Relationship. (48:09) - The Subjectivity of Authenticity. (54:17) - Projecting Positivity in a Negative World. (01:00:10) - Social Media's Impact on Identity and Authenticity.
Register free at https://brightu.com to watch the full Bio-Veda 2D > 3D BioTecture Draft & Build Class - Brighteon Broadcast News Introduction and Interview Preview - Black Friday Sale and AI Tools Promotion - Impact of AI on Jobs and Skills - The Role of AI in Education and Skill Development - AI and Workforce Reductions in 2026 - The Future of Work and AI Skills - Interview with Elon Sudberg from Alchemist Labs - Upcoming Interviews and Events - Special Report on Using AI Positively - Conclusion and Call to Action - Re-establishing Basic Human Knowledge - Historical Context of Mechanized Agriculture - Challenges and Opportunities in Technology Adoption - Open Source AI and Information Freedom - The Role of AI in Decentralized Living - The Impact of AI on Human Interaction and Value Systems - The Future of Human Knowledge and Technology - The Role of AI in Decentralized Living - The Impact of AI on Human Interaction and Value Systems - The Future of Human Knowledge and Technology - Earthship Construction and Waterfall Feature - Hyper Adobe and Earthship - Cost and Labor Considerations - Material and Labor Availability - Teaching and Construction Methods - Passive Cooling and Heating Strategies - Community Building and Future Vision - Automation and Advanced Construction Techniques - Final Thoughts and Invitation for Collaboration For more updates, visit: http://www.brighteon.com/channel/hrreport NaturalNews videos would not be possible without you, as always we remain passionately dedicated to our mission of educating people all over the world on the subject of natural healing remedies and personal liberty (food freedom, medical freedom, the freedom of speech, etc.). Together, we're helping create a better world, with more honest food labeling, reduced chemical contamination, the avoidance of toxic heavy metals and vastly increased scientific transparency. ▶️ Every dollar you spend at the Health Ranger Store goes toward helping us achieve important science and content goals for humanity: https://www.healthrangerstore.com/ ▶️ Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://www.naturalnews.com/Readerregistration.html ▶️ Brighteon: https://www.brighteon.com/channels/hrreport ▶️ Join Our Social Network: https://brighteon.social/@HealthRanger ▶️ Check In Stock Products at: https://PrepWithMike.com
Artificial intelligence is transforming every corner of theinvestment world — but what does that really mean for data, strategy, and decision-making? In this episode of The Alternative Investing Advantage, host Alex Perny welcomes Daniel Nikic, founder of Coras Research, to discuss how AI and machine learning are reshaping financial markets, venture capital, and risk analysis.From cleaning data sets to building machine learning models,Daniel shares his experience evaluating thousands of AI companies and explains what separates real innovation from hype. Tune in to learn how AI impacts investing, cybersecurity, and emerging industries, and what investors should prepare for as automation continues to evolve.00:00 Introduction to AI in Investment Strategies01:55 Daniel Nikic's Journey into AI and Data06:30 The Evolution of AI and Data Utilization16:45 AI's Role in Financial Markets20:28 AI Applications in Various Industries24:01 Integrating AI in Venture Capital Decision Making28:38 The Role of AI in Decision Making30:16 Human Interaction and AI Limitations34:01 Adoption and Correction in AI Implementation36:28 Investment Trends in AI40:03 Data Security and AI45:53 Ancillary Industries in the AI Boom51:25 Concerns and Opportunities in AI's FutureSubscribe to our YouTube channel and join our growing community for new videos every week.If you are interested in being a podcast guest speaker or have questions, contact us at Podcast@AdvantaIRA.com.Learn more about our guest, Daniel Nikic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-nikic/?originalSubdomain=hrLearn more about Advanta IRA: https://www.AdvantaIRA.com/ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/advanta-irahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/Advanta-IRA/https://twitter.com/AdvantaIRA https://www.facebook.com/AdvantaIRA/ https://www.instagram.com/AdvantaIRA/The Alternative Investing Advantage is brought to you by Advanta IRA.Advanta IRA does not offer investment, tax, or legal advice nor do we endorse any products, investments, or companies that offer such advice and/or investments. This includes any investments promoted or discussed during the podcast as neither Advanta IRA nor its employees, have reviewed or vetted any investments, persons, or companies that may discuss their services during this podcast. All parties are strongly encouraged to perform their own due diligence and consult with the appropriate professional(s) before entering into any type of investment.#AIInvesting #MachineLearning #Fintech #AlternativeInvesting#DataDrivenDecisions #Cybersecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #AdvantaIRA#InvestmentStrategy #AIFuture
In this episode, Brent Scher, Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Wire, opens up about his path from studying Russian foreign affairs to leading one of America’s fastest-growing media outlets. Scher discusses the evolution of journalism in the digital age, the challenges of maintaining authenticity in a world driven by algorithms, and how The Daily Wire approaches controversial issues like gender and culture. He also shares his perspective on New York City’s shifting identity, the power of real human connection in media, and why mentorship is essential for cultivating the next generation of journalists. The Karol Markowicz Show is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Wednesday & Friday. This Episode is brought to you by Lear Capital | LEARN MORESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, my guest is Mark Goldfinger. Mark Goldfinger is the General Manager Head of North America at Mindspace, a global flexible workspace provider that redefines the workplace experience for companies of all sizes, and in just a minute, we're going to speak with Mark Goldfinger about flexible workspace solutions. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-b-goldfinger-mba-7aa73928/
In this episode of the Insurance Town Podcast, Heath Shearon hosts Christopher Frankland to discuss the intersection of technology and insurance, focusing on AI's impact on the industry. They explore the concept of the 'bionic agent,' the role of AI in transforming insurance processes, and the future of human interaction in a tech-driven world. The conversation also touches on personal anecdotes, the importance of adapting to technological changes, and the potential for AI to enhance customer experiences.Takeaways:AI is transforming the insurance industry by automating processes and enhancing customer experiences.The concept of the 'bionic agent' combines human expertise with AI technology.Adapting to technological changes is crucial for staying relevant in the industry.AI is no longer just a buzzword; it's a fundamental shift in how we work.The insurance industry is fragmented, with varying levels of AI adoption.Human interaction remains essential, even as automation increases.AI can help solve real problems and tackle industry challenges.The future of insurance involves a blend of technology and human touch.AI's role in insurance is evolving, with potential for real-time risk assessment.Education and upskilling are vital for embracing AI in the industry.Sound Bites:AI is transforming insurance.The bionic agent is the future.Adapt to tech changes or fall behind.AI is a fundamental shift.Human interaction is still key.AI solves real industry problems.The future blends tech and human touch.Real-time risk assessment is coming.Education is key for AI adoption.AI is beyond just a buzzword.Chapters:00:00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:00:00 AI's Impact on Insurance00:00:01 The Bionic Agent Concept00:00:02 Adapting to Technological Changes00:00:03 Future of Human Interaction in InsuranceSponsors:Smart Choice Agents Program- the fastest growing agency network hands down. Canopy Connect: Your one click solution for getting everything you need to quote your prospects
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This episode is a re-air of one of our most popular conversations from this year, featuring insights worth revisiting. Thank you for being part of the Data Stack community. Stay up to date with the latest episodes at datastackshow.com.This week on The Data Stack Show, Eric and John welcome Misha Laskin, Co-Founder and CEO of ReflectionAI. Misha shares his journey from theoretical physics to AI, detailing his experiences at DeepMind. The discussion covers the development of AI technologies, the concepts of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and superhuman intelligence, and their implications for knowledge work. Misha emphasizes the importance of robust evaluation frameworks and the potential of AI to augment human capabilities. The conversation also touches on autonomous coding, geofencing in AI tasks, the future of human-AI collaboration, and more. Highlights from this week's conversation include:Misha's Background and Journey in AI (1:13)Childhood Interest in Physics (4:43)Future of AI and Human Interaction (7:09)AI's Transformative Nature (10:12)Superhuman Intelligence in AI (12:44)Clarifying AGI and Superhuman Intelligence (15:48)Understanding AGI (18:12)Counterintuitive Intelligence (22:06)Reflection's Mission (25:00)Focus on Autonomous Coding (29:18)Future of Automation (34:00)Geofencing in Coding (38:01)Challenges of Autonomous Coding (40:46)Evaluations in AI Projects (43:27)Example of Evaluation Metrics (46:52)Starting with AI Tools and Final Takeaways (50:35)The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we'll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data.RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Listen as Coach Rick Gaylord joins Jeff and Mikki to discuss his passion for coaching youth, his athletic background and professional experiences. Including the tension and interplay of Power and Technique, how they may differ in women's and men's athletic development. Cross Training and Single Sport focus and their respective effects on athleticism, Raising and coaching a multi Sport National level, State Title winning athlete, Character development, "Travel ball syndrome" and more.Episode Highlights: 1. 1:41 How Athletic and professional history can contribute to a passion for coaching2. 4:52 A football injury leads to becoming a throwing athlete3. 5:57 Power & technique, "Brutes & Dancers", focus, attention to detail and refinement4. 8:36 Athleticism is at a turning point5. 11:02 Cross-Training and complimentary sports for both boys and girls6. 12:27 Coaching High School, observations on the growing gaps in athleticism7. 13:59 Performance: Raising and Coaching a successful athlete8. 18:32 Breaking the "Cycle of Doom"9. 19:12 Challenges relating to single sport athletes with isolated experience and perspectives10. 20:47 Multi Sport Athlete dominance and Parent education11. 22:43 Travel Ball Syndrome12. 25:00 Embedding an understanding of a path to a healthy life13. 26:57 Passing It On14. 32:30 Contributions: Develop a great squat or a great person?15. 34:54 "A Daily Intensive in Human Interactions"16. 40:32 Crafting the message and setting expectations17. 48:38 Teach the technical aspects of the gym itselfLinks:https://thebrandxmethod.thinkific.com/collectionshttps://www.instagram.com/thebrandxmethod/https://www.instagram.com/theacn.app/#highschoolathletics#highschoolcoaching#trackandfieldsport#highschoolthrowingsports#thebrandxmethod#YouthStrengthTraining#TeenFitnessTraining#TheAthleteCoachNetwork
In this episode of "Father and Joe," hosts Father Boniface Hicks and Joe Rockey dive deep into the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence and its implications on human relationships. With AI becoming an integral part of our lives, it's crucial to understand its impact, especially on the sanctity and quality of human connections. Father Boniface and Joe explore the nuances of trust within relationships in an age where AI can imitate human behavior with uncanny precision. Can technology ever replicate the profound depth of human relationships? Join the hosts as they discuss the dangers of blurring the lines between genuine human interaction and AI-powered communication.The episode looks into the potential pitfalls of AI-generated content and how it may compromise our ability to discern truth from fiction. Our relationship dynamics, whether personal or professional, rely heavily on the trust and authenticity that AI may challenge. This conversation underscores the importance of maintaining robust in-person relationships and developing skills to ensure what we perceive as real is indeed so. Father Boniface touches on the philosophical and theological aspects of these changes, calling listeners to reconsider the value of human connections that transcend mere transactional interactions.Joe brings to light the effects seen in the business and social landscapes, where AI is often used to automate everything from advertising to customer interactions. The hosts discuss the potential saturation and diminishing quality of AI-generated content, which could cause a decline in meaningful human engagement.As Joe and Father Boniface navigate these complex ideas, they challenge listeners to enhance their "relationship muscles" and prioritize cultivating genuine human connections. Whether it's strengthening existing bonds or repairing broken ones, they highlight the critical need for human interaction in our technology-driven world.Tags: Artificial Intelligence, AI Impact, Human Relationships, Trust, Technology and Humanity, Father and Joe, Podcast, Spiritual Guidance, Relationship Skills, AI Concerns, Authentic Connections, Digital Age, AI Content, Communication, Human Interaction, Father Boniface Hicks, Joe Rockey, Personal Development, Spirituality, Theology, AI Challenges, AI Future, Business Impacts, Social Media, Online Interactions, Human Connection, Life Skills, Technological Growth, AI Ethics, Digital Communication, AI Algorithms, Relationship Dynamics, Trust in Technology, Spiritual Reflection, Real vs Fake, New Technology, Human Creativity, Generative AI, AI in Society, Faith and TechnologyHashtags: #ArtificialIntelligence, #AIImpact, #HumanRelationships, #TrustIssues, #TechAndHumanity, #FatherAndJoe, #PodcastTalk, #SpiritualGuidance, #RelationshipSkills, #AIFears, #DigitalConnections, #AIContent, #TrueCommunication, #HumanInteraction, #FatherBonifaceHicks, #JoeRockey, #PersonalGrowth, #Spirituality, #TheologicalTalk, #AIChallenges, #FutureTech, #BusinessImpact, #SocialMedia, #OnlineInteractions, #RealHumanConnection, #LifeSkills, #TechGrowth, #AIethics, #DigitalCommunication, #AIGeneration, #RelationshipDynamics, #TechTrust, #SpiritualReflection, #RealVsFake, #NewTech, #HumanCreativity, #GenerativeAI, #AISociety, #FaithAndTechThis line is here to correct the site's formatting error.
What would happen if you spent three hours a day for 10 months in deep spiritual contemplation while living your regular life?Robin Kencel, Miss Connecticut Senior America 2025 and top real estate professional, joins Art to share her transformative 10-month journey through Ignatian spiritual exercises. Spending three hours daily in contemplation and prayer, Robin discovered how intensive spiritual practice can soften hearts and transform relationships. Her path led from considering religious life as a nun to becoming a spiritual director, helping others navigate their own sacred journeys. "I would probably say buckle up," she advises those embarking on spiritual surrender. Robin's story illuminates how seeing God in all things - from nature's beauty to life's hardest moments - can shift us from fear-based living to trust in divine will. A powerful conversation about finding grace in life's messiest transitions.Robin Kencel is Miss Connecticut Senior America 2025, a founding real estate broker for Compass in Greenwich, Connecticut, and ranked in the top 1.5% of all agents nationally. A six-time U.S. Pro-Am ballroom dance champion, Robin combines her leadership skills, creativity, and deep spirituality in everything she undertakes. As a certified spiritual director trained in Ignatian practices, she helps others navigate their spiritual journeys through one-on-one direction and group experiences. Robin draws on her transformative 10-month spiritual exercises to offer strategic expertise, refined service, and intuitive guidance in both her professional and spiritual work.About The Show: The Life in Transition, hosted by Art Blanchford focuses on making the most of the changes we're given every week. Art has been through hundreds of transitions in his life. Many have been difficult, but all have led to a depth and richness he could never have imagined. On the podcast Art explores how to create more love and joy in life, no matter what transitions we go through. Art is married to his lifelong partner, a proud father of three and a long-time adventurer and global business executive. He is the founder and leader of the Midlife Transition Mastery Community. Learn more about the MLTM Community here: www.lifeintransition.online.In This Episode: (00:00) Opening: Robin's Spiritual Awakening Journey(11:24) MidLife Transition Mastery Ad(12:26) Daily Spiritual Practices and The Examen(18:51) Becoming a Spiritual Director(26:17) Discerning God's Will in Life Decisions(32:39) Seeing God in Human Interactions(34:50) Transition Mastery Coaching Ad(37:12) Philosophy of Life and Legacy(41:10) Tools for Navigating Transitions(45:12) Closing: Living with CompassionLike, subscribe, and send us your comments and feedback.Resources:Website: https://robinkencel.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinkencel/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-kencel/X: https://x.com/KencelRobin, @KencelRobinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinkencelgreenwich/Email Art BlanchfordLife in Transition WebsiteLife in Transition on IGLife in Transition on FBJoin Our Community: https://www.lifeintransition.online/My new book PURPOSEFUL LIVING is out now. Order it now: https://www.amazon.com/PURPOSEFUL-LIVING-Wisdom-Coming-Complex/dp/1963913922Explore our website https://lifeintransitionpodcast.com/ for more in-depth information and resources, and to download the 8-step guide to mastering mid-life transitions.The views and opinions expressed on the Life In Transition podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Life In Transition Podcast, and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2025.
Walter Lee and Parker McDonald interview Derrick Dixon, a whitetail guru who has taken a unique approach to deer hunting through the use of drone technology. Derrick shares his journey from a tech job to pursuing his passion for wildlife photography and research. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of documenting deer behavior, the importance of environmental factors, and the insights he has gained about deer movement patterns. The conversation highlights the intersection of technology and traditional hunting practices, offering valuable tips for both seasoned hunters and newcomers alike. In this conversation, Derrick Dixon shares his extensive research on deer behavior, particularly focusing on the impact of moon phases, the effects of bumping bucks, and the significance of terrain features in deer movement. He discusses the late-season behavior of mature bucks, strategies for hunting on public land, and the importance of water sources. The conversation also touches on future research directions in diverse habitats, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of deer behavior in various environments. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Whitetail Guru 04:37 The Genesis of a Dream: From Tech to Wildlife Research 13:59 The Journey of Wildlife Photography and Research 20:32 Data-Driven Insights: The Science of Deer Behavior 27:08 New Insights on Deer Behavior 35:27 Understanding Morning Movements of Mature Bucks 39:41 The Impact of Human Interaction on Deer Behavior 53:59 Challenging Common Hunting Beliefs 55:50 Exploring LIDAR Technology in Hunting 58:37 Understanding Deer Movement and Terrain Features 01:01:01 The Home Range of Mature Bucks 01:02:12 Behavioral Patterns of Bucks in Different Habitats 01:05:49 The Importance of Landmarks in Deer Travel 01:10:02 Water Sources and Deer Behavior 01:13:09 Researching Diverse Habitats for Deer Movement 01:16:08 Ethics in Modern Hunting Practices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Effective leadership is not about being fearless; it's about doing what you need to do, even with fear." Pradeepa Narayanaswamy Join us as we delve into a compelling conversation with Pradeepa Narayanaswamy, a renowned leadership and executive coach known as the "team whisperer." In this episode, Narayanaswamy unveils the art of authentic leadership, focusing on the courage to see beyond titles and biases, embracing human connections, and empowering underrepresented voices, particularly women of color. Discover how mining for the metaphorical "diamonds" in human interactions can transform team dynamics and elevate leadership. Memorable Quotes: "Fear is peeing your pants; courage is doing what you need to do in peed pants." "Leadership becomes truly effective when we engage with others human to human, leaving aside preconceived notions and biases." Key Points: Leadership with Courage and Curiosity: Narayanaswamy shares insights on leading effectively by embracing curiosity and setting egos aside. Mining for Diamonds: Recognizing the unique talents in team members can enhance trust and strengthen team dynamics. Empowering Underrepresented Voices: Strategies for women of color to maintain visibility and credibility in challenging environments. The Diamond Toolkit: Practical actions for self-reflection and growth, fostering leadership transformation from the inside out. Chapter Breakdown: (0:00:05) - Effective Leadership Through Curiosity (0:15:28) - Mining for Diamonds in Human Interactions (0:24:39) - Uncovering Brilliance Through Genuine Connection (0:30:26) - Empowering Leadership for Underrepresented Voices (0:41:08) - Promoting Leadership Growth Through Podcast Resources Mentioned: Pradeepa Narayanaswamy's website: https://www.pradeepa.coach/ "Reinventing Yourself" by Steve Chandler There are multiple great ways to support this indie, woman-owned, small business, which provides free educational and motivational content. Use one of these secure, fee-free ways to show some one-time appreciation: 1.☕ Buy Me a Coffee: Click Here 2.
What happens when you realize you matter? In this episode, Kevin talks with Zach Mercurio about the often-overlooked human need to feel important and how leaders at all levels can foster this through everyday interactions. Zach explains how his early research with custodial staff showed that small, intentional moments—like being seen, acknowledged, and validated—are the building blocks of meaning at work. These "moments of mattering," he says, aren't about big gestures but about real human connection. Kevin and Zach also explore the link between mattering and trust, the challenge of staying focused in today's distracted world, and how leaders can create cultures where everyone feels valued and essential. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 00:35 How to Join the Podcast Live 01:14 About Zach Mercurio 02:15 Welcome Zach 02:55 Why Mattering Matters 04:17 Defining Moments of Mattering 05:03 Discovering the Concept of Mattering 06:14 Leadership Happens in Moments 07:04 Human Interaction vs Symbols of Value 08:09 Why Engagement Programs Fall Short 09:06 The Three-Part Framework of Mattering 10:14 Noticing vs Knowing 11:15 Appreciation vs Affirmation 12:33 Feeling Needed at Work 13:03 The Power of If It Wasn't for You 15:30 Turning Good Intentions into Practice 16:15 Mindset Skillset Habitset 17:19 Translating Ideas into Real-World Action 18:18 The Myth of Being Too Busy 20:11 Relearning the Skills of Connection 21:13 Tech and the Loss of Human Interaction 22:00 Not Soft Skills Essential Skills 22:20 The Best Question a Leader Can Ask 23:00 You Don't Need Permission to Lead This Way 25:02 You Always Have Interactional Power 26:06 Culture is Non-directional 27:06 Trust Begins with Care 28:00 The Human Advantage in the Age of AI 29:08 Belonging vs Inclusion vs Mattering 30:36 Where to Start Building Mattering 31:33 What Zach Does for Fun 31:58 What Zach is Reading 33:00 Final Thoughts and How to Connect 35:12 Your Call to Action 36:10 Wrap-Up Zach's Story: Zach Mercurio is the author of The Power of Mattering: How Leaders Can Create a Culture of Significance. He is a researcher, leadership development facilitator, and speaker specializing in purposeful leadership, mattering, and meaningful work. Zach advises leaders in organizations worldwide on practices for building cultures that promote well-being, motivation, and performance. He holds a Ph.D. in organizational learning, performance, and change from Colorado State University, where he serves as a senior fellow at the Center for Meaning and Purpose and as an instructor in the Organizational Learning, Performance, and Change program. This Episode is brought to you by... Flexible Leadership is every leader's guide to greater success in a world of increasing complexity and chaos. Book Recommendations The Power of Mattering: How Leaders Can Create a Culture of Significance by Zach Mercurio Ways of Being by James Bridle Southern Reach Trilogy 3 Books Collection Set By Jeff VanderMeer (Annihilation, Authority, Acceptance) by Jeff VanderMeer Like this? Building a Powerful Culture with Patty McCord Building and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence with Kyle McDowell Creating a Work Culture Everyone Wants with Jennifer Moss Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP
In this episode of the Teach Different podcast, Dan and Steve Fouts are joined by Chris Johnson, a middle school teacher who was a part of the Teach Different Certification Program. They discuss the integration of technology in education, the challenges of teaching middle school students, and the importance of fostering individual growth in learning. The conversation also unpacks Aldous Huxley's quote on technological progress: “Technological progress has merely provided us with more efficient means for going backwards.” If you're interested in exploring the balance between efficiency and human interaction in the classroom, this episode is the one for you! Episode Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to the Teach Different Podcast 00:10 - Chris Johnson's Teaching Journey 02:56 - The Joy of Teaching Middle School 05:33 - Challenges in Teaching and Learning 08:23 - Engaging Students with Technology 11:21 - The Role of Technology in Education 14:06 - Aldous Huxley's Quote on Technology 17:08 - The Impact of AI on Education 19:49 - Balancing Technology and Human Interaction 22:38 - The Importance of Individual Growth in Learning 25:29 - Navigating Technology in the Classroom 28:12 - The Future of Technology in Education 35:05 - The Role of Technology in Education 37:42 - Navigating Progress and Regression in Tech 39:35 - Human Decisions Behind Technology 40:25 - Embracing Failure in Technology Adoption 42:08 - The Importance of Adaptability in Teaching 44:07 - Integrating Technology with Existing Teaching Methods 45:24 - Teach Different Outro.mp4 Image Source: Aldous Huxley, photographed in 1930 By Unknown photographer. License: Falling into the open (Public domain)
In this thought-provoking episode of "Father and Joe," hosts Joe Rockey and Father Boniface engage in an insightful conversation exploring the profound impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on contemporary society. As AI becomes increasingly prevalent across various sectors, Joe shares his experiences and observations from a business standpoint, highlighting the economic motivations behind AI's proliferation. He emphasizes that many corporations view AI as a remedy for their shortcomings in human resource management, which often detracts from nurturing meaningful relationships with employees.Father Boniface provides a spiritual perspective, drawing parallels between the Industrial Revolution's challenges and the current AI revolution. He stresses the importance of understanding the unique aspects of our humanity that AI cannot replace and how we can use AI as a supportive tool rather than a replacement for human interaction. The discussion delves into how AI applications range from simple conveniences, like Siri, to more complex uses in self-driving cars and medical fields.Furthermore, they address the ethical dilemmas posed by AI in terms of employment, specifically concerning entry-level positions and the valuable life skills gained from these jobs. Father Boniface highlights the Vatican document "Antiqua et Nova," released in 2025, which provides principles for integrating AI ethically and responsibly into society.This episode serves as a thought-provoking exploration of how AI is reshaping the workforce and the potential long-term societal impacts. It encourages listeners to reflect on balancing leveraging AI's capabilities while preserving the dignity and importance of human relationships and personal development.Tags:artificial intelligence, AI ethics, human dignity, automation, business management, spiritual perspective, Pope Leo XIV, Industrial Revolution, moral implications, entry-level jobs, workplace ethics, AI in education, human interaction, podcast, technology, ethics, contemporary issues, automation, spiritual guidance, business strategy, relationships, St. Vincent College, human development, AI revolution, employment, work-life balance, podcast episode, Father Boniface, Joe Rockey, ethical business, corporate responsibility, AI impact, societal challenges, automation in education, workforce transformation, dignity of work, AI tools, moral guidance, relationship buildingHashtags:#ArtificialIntelligence, #AIEthics, #HumanDignity, #Automation, #BusinessManagement, #SpiritualPerspective, #PopeLeoXIV, #IndustrialRevolution, #MoralImplications, #EntryLevelJobs, #WorkplaceEthics, #AIInEducation, #HumanInteraction, #Podcast, #Technology, #Ethics, #ContemporaryIssues, #Automation, #SpiritualGuidance, #BusinessStrategy, #Relationships, #StVincentCollege, #HumanDevelopment, #AIRevolution, #Employment, #WorkLifeBalance, #PodcastEpisode, #FatherBoniface, #JoeRockey, #EthicalBusiness, #CorporateResponsibility, #AIImpact, #SocietalChallenges, #AutomationInEducation, #WorkforceTransformation, #DignityOfWork, #AITools, #MoralGuidance, #RelationshipBuildingThis line is here to correct the site's formatting error.
In this episode of the SaaS Fuel Podcast, host Jeff Mains sits down with John Long, the visionary behind Think AI, to explore the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence and human empowerment in SaaS businesses. John shares his journey from real estate and HVAC to tech entrepreneurship, revealing how Think AI was born out of a need to streamline sales and customer interactions through advanced AI agents.The discussion delves into real-world examples of AI adoption—from automating interviewing and reviving old sales leads to transforming customer support in e-commerce. Jeff and John also tackle the boundaries of what current AI can (and can't) do, why humans will always be needed for complex and creative problem-solving, and how to build resilient, future-proof teams at the forefront of technological change.Whether you're a SaaS founder, tech leader, or simply AI-curious, this episode is packed with practical wisdom, actionable leadership takeaways, and a clear-eyed look at the realities and potential of AI in business today.Key Takeaways00:00 Empowering Humans with AI Integration04:34 AI Tool Evolution to Product06:44 "AI: Enhancing Focus and Efficiency"12:29 AI Revolutionizing Customer Support Careers16:26 "Empowering AI for Human Interaction"19:16 "AI Necessitates Human Oversight"22:33 AI: Capable, Yet Sometimes Overhyped24:44 Workforce Cuts: Economic Impact & AI Shift29:03 Understanding Tech in Home Services32:28 AI-Driven Podcast Production36:02 "Think Differently with AI"37:58 Balancing Ideas and Reality43:19 Rapid AI Support Adoption47:53 "AI Talent Management Revolution"Tweetable QuotesAI Revolutionizes Customer Support Careers: "We're going to double your pay, turn this into a career path, and really incentivize you to do what you love doing at a really, really high level and taking care of our people." — John LongViral Topic: The Expanding World of Agentic AI "AI can do a lot. It's challenging because most people don't know how to get started or kind of what to do to kick this thing off. And that's where companies like us step in and help with, with kind of the, the guiding steps of that. But yeah, AI can do a lot." — John LongHow AI Changes the Way We Think: "as people start to dig into AI, they literally begin to think differently. They look at their world differently and they, rather than approaching problems and thinking, well, okay, well I got to go and fix this. They think about things like, well, I'm going to go check with AI and figure out who else has experienced this and how they dealt with it. And you just, you look at the world in a different way and you approach problems in a different way and you just think differently." — John Long Empowering, Not Replacing Humans: "the future of business isn't about replacing humans, but empowering them." — Jeff MainsCultural Shift in the Age of AI: "Teams start working very differently, focusing on High value creative tasks while AI handles the grunt work. It's not just efficiency, it's a cultural shift."— Jeff MainsThe Epidemic of Leadership Burnout: "You know, you're probably like everybody else, drowning in connections but starving for real support. And it's creating a silent epidemic of leadership burnout among executives just like you." — Jeff Mains SaaS Leadership LessonsBalance Tech Ambition with Practical Reality:Leaders must combine visionary ideas with operational discipline—having both a “gas” and “brake” in the partnership drives sustainable growth.Focus on Value, Not Just Shiny Tools:Successful leaders implement AI...
Conflict is a word that makes many of us squirm – it's just so darn uncomfortable! And yet, conflict doesn't always need to lead to contention. What if you had the skills to turn a conflict into deeper connection and intimacy instead? Thanks for listening! Want to learn more about this concept? Check out these podcasts: #3 Resolving Conflict #110 The Cost of Being Right #156 The Benefits of Being Wrong #317 Fawning – What Is It, Why Do We Do It, and How to Stop #326 Stop Being Right, Start Being Safe #346 How to Stop Reacting and Start Responding #369 Normal, Difficult, Human Interactions #357 How to Be More Understanding Are you curious about what it would be like to work with me? Here are three options: Group coaching classes are available at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Talk with Tanya is a free monthly webinar where you can ask me anything and we can have a great discussion. You can sign up for that at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Interested in a free 90-minute coaching/consult with me? Access my calendar at: https://tanyahalecalendar.as.me/
In this episode, John shares how one book—Unreasonable Hospitality—reshaped how he and the team think about service. From handwritten notes to surprise welcome boxes and even personally delivered cookies, it's all about making people feel seen. He dives into why a little extra effort in human connection still matters, even in a world racing toward automation. You'll also hear how companies like Disney create “magic moments” to outweigh the “tragic” ones—and how you can apply the same mindset to your own work and life. 00:15 The Book Study: Unreasonable Hospitality 00:37 Personal Experience with Poor Service 02:32 The Future of the Service Industry 03:13 Balancing Technology and Personal Touch 04:14 The Value of Strategic Planning 05:41 Creating Memorable Client Experiences 06:38 Examples of Exceptional Hospitality 08:00 Empowering Employees to Create Magic Moments 11:43 The Importance of Human Interaction
When humans act like humans, it can sure make our lives difficult. Of course it would be easier if they all just did what we wanted and behaved in ways we thought were appropriate, but that's just not going to happen. Challenges and difficulties in our relationships are inevitable and a normal part of all relationships. Learning to allow and even embrace these elements of our relationships is a valuable part of growing up into middle age. Thanks for listening! Want to learn more about this concept? Check out these podcasts: #193 No Back-Burner Issues #216 One-Up and One-Down Relationships #217 Self-Respect and Being Wrong #244 The Relationship Circle #257 Other People's Agency #272 Stay In Your Lane #280 Living in Alignment #295 Safety In the Relationship Circle #296 Creating More Safety in Your Relationship #298 Friendship in Marriage #304 Personalities, Preferences, and Perspectives #326 Stop Being Right, Start Being Safe #331 Sense of Self #332 Sense of Self – It's All In Your Head Are you curious about what it would be like to work with me? Here are three options: Group coaching classes are available at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Talk with Tanya is a free monthly webinar where you can ask me anything and we can have a great discussion. You can sign up for that at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Interested in a free 90-minute coaching/consult with me? Access my calendar at: https://tanyahalecalendar.as.me/
Welcome back to WATG… the podcast that's as sharp as a Long Island parking lot curb and twice as unforgiving. In Episode 324, JK and Jesse dive headfirst into the kind of chaos only New York sarcasm can truly appreciate.Ever wonder why Kurt hoards Red Bulls like he's prepping for a post-apocalyptic brunch? We break down the absurdity of the 3-for-$8 gas station hustle and explore capitalism's caffeine-laced chokehold on our wallets. From school lunch waste and “Big Milk” conspiracy theories to Counting Crows nostalgia, Red Bull economics, and whether the meaning of life is just finding the right taco-to-buzz ratio… this one's got it all.Also: JK makes friends with ChatGPT. Jesse questions Bruce Springsteen's existence. And we all discover that Dirty Taco is basically church now.Timestamps[00:00] School Lunches: Waste and Regulations [01:15] Concert Experiences and Empty Seats [08:21] Dirty Taco and Dining Out [29:52] Joy in Simple Moments [39:04] The Evolution of Music Genres [42:35] Bruce Springsteen's Live Performance [47:32] The Legacy of Willie Nelson and Brian Wilson [54:08] The Impact of Social Media on Music [01:05:11] The Future of AI and Human Interaction [01:12:02] Concluding Thoughts on Technology and Society
Our semi-annual 20% off Sale is active now!For the entire month of July,use code hawthorn at checkoutto take 20% off all our online courses!On the top-selling herbs list for 2023 (the most recent data), the herbs in places #16-18 were saw palmetto, cinnamon, and echinacea. In today's installment of our best-sellers series, we share our views as herbalists on the actions, benefits, and applications of these herbs. All three are long-term residents on the market report's top 40 chart, and there's no reason to expect that to change in the coming years.In this series of episodes, we're working to present you with the perspective of a practicing clinical herbalist on these very popular plants. In the form of supplements, they're among the most-taken and most-asked-about herbal remedies for the modern population. Their presentation in the marketplace, though, is generally quite restricted and limited in comparision to both historical and contemporary herbal practices!These herbs are “good for” more than just what's on their packaging. Let's break them out of their pigeon-holes and appreciate their depth & complexity together!If you're new to studying herbs, these episodes will armor you with protection against “herban legends” and misinformation about these plants, which is sadly very common throughout the internet of today.If you're already a practitioner, well, you know how valuable materia medica study has been, is, and will ever be! Because these supplements are so popular, you can expect many of your clients to be taking them already, and to ask you about them when they come to see you. Best to be prepared.16. Saw Palmetto – Serenoa repensHHP 158: Saw Palmetto Doesn't Discriminate On GenderThe Historical Interplay of Plant Biology, Trade, and Human Interactions with Saw Palmetto, Steven Foster17. Cinnamon – Cinnamomum spp.HHP 182: Herbs A-Z: Citrus & CinnamomumHHP 048: Pumpkin Spice – That's Herbalism Too!HHP 035: Cinnamon, Vanilla, & Cacao18. Echinacea – Echinacea spp.The 3 types of echinacea: A comparison of medicinal actions, Ruth Weaver (Herbal Reality)Gangrene averted by Echinacea, C.S. Whitford (1908)The sustainability of echinacea within herbal medicine, Jonas Brab (Herbal Reality)Our theme music is “Wings” by Nicolai Heidlas.Support the showYou can find all of our online herbalism courses at online.commonwealthherbs.com!
In this episode, Brian welcomes Greg from Washington, who shares his extensive experiences and sightings of Sasquatch (Bigfoot) over the years. Greg recounts his first encounter in Manitou Springs, Colorado, at age 10, and subsequent sightings including a mysterious incident involving missing time. He discusses his research and belief that Sasquatch are physical creatures with remarkable intelligence and adaptability, debunking theories of them being supernatural or alien beings.Greg also describes how certain locations and methods, such as repeatedly visiting isolated areas and using specific types of music, have facilitated his numerous encounters. Additionally, Greg talks about his book 'Scion of Michael' which features Sasquatch characters in a fantasy narrative, and mentions his YouTube channels covering various interests.Get Greg's Book Join Mireya's Explorer Society Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Untold Radio AM0:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:07 First Encounter with Sasquatch 04:51 Camping Trip Gone Wrong 08:50 Research and Discoveries in Oregon 15:40 The Apple Trap and Unexpected Encounters 22:26 Investigating Sightings with New Friends 32:28 Exploring the Wilderness with Nicole 33:29 Sasquatch Encounter and Strange Footsteps 34:36 Teaching Nature and Debunking Myths 36:41 Young Sasquatch Sighting 38:06 Fleeing from an Angry Sasquatch Parent 39:24 Describing Heavy Footsteps and Reactions 39:56 Twilight Sasquatch Sighting 41:25 Camouflaged Bronco and Sasquatch Encounter 44:09 Debating Sasquatch Theories 48:56 Sasquatch and Human Interactions 55:32 Advice for Sasquatch Researchers 56:43 Promoting Books and YouTube ChannelsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.