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This week's Monday show covered baby development myths (no, babies don't start as a bum), an ice cream-without-spoons mess at Grandma's place, Carter's Renfair adventures with friends in costume, prep for FanX booths and cosplay, and Scott's back injury crap. Listener Dr. Tolbert explained strokes (ischemic vs hemorrhagic). They debated AI fears, politics, and autism misconceptions. Talk shifted to Carter's vegetarianism, vegan views on honey, and bee ethics. BZZZZZ! And finally some IKEA meatball stories, grandkids' antics, excitement for the Alien Earth finale, and loads more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After eight years at the helm of Ingka Group, the operating entity behind home-furnishing giant IKEA, CEO Jesper Brodin is stepping down. Brodin joins Rapid Response to explain why now was the right time to make the move, and shares how he's steered IKEA through a whirlwind of changes, from rising tariffs to shifting public sentiments around DEI and ESG, as well as an evolving relationship between global business and governments. Brodin also reveals why sleep may be the most overlooked leadership tool, and the pros and cons of having a 200-year business plan. Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Be it resolved that the Minister of Podcasts, Stephen Carter, together with the Chair of Oral Questions, Zain Velji, do convene this sitting of The Ministry of Podcasts.Be it further resolved that the House shall hear testimony from the newly sworn Member of Parliament and Parliamentary Secretary, Corey Hogan, on matters pertaining to:The eternal balance between message discipline and authentic self,The trials of assembling IKEA furniture between Question Periods,The lonely burden of representation,And the etiquette of grocery shopping in a baseball cap.Therefore be it finally resolved that this episode, having no formal agenda but much informal candour, stands as both a record of proceedings and a cautionary tale for any who would confuse a parliamentary headset with a proper microphone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*Susanne Waidzunas has spent over 25 years shaping one of the most intricate global supply chains on the planet at IKEA. From her early days managing suppliers in the Baltics to leading a sweeping digital and sustainability transformation, Susanne offers a rare look inside IKEA's end-to-end strategy. We explore how her team is decoupling growth from material usage, investing in automation to boost resilience, and building a culture of collaborative leadership to future-proof operations. A masterclass in supply chain leadership and transformation.Discover more details here.Follow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
Happy Friday with Leisel, Liam & Spida! Today's Hypothetical: would you rather freeze time for an hour each day or a whole day each month? Spida reckons he’d cause mischief and Joolz wants free shopping! Plus, we debate the dumbest thing humans spend money on (golf balls take the crown) and Leisel shares her nightmare runaround with IKEA’s chatbot that’ll make you feel better about your own customer service dramas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
No novo episódio de 'Irritações', José de Pina faz por lançar uma nova teoria sobre o partido ADN, analisando os cartazes que são colocados pelas ruas: "O Bruno Fialho, que é o líder, é uma espécie de Dom Giovanni da política portuguesa. Já está atrás de outra loiraça, que é a Adelaide Ferreira". Luana do Bem relata um episódio de uma ida até ao IKEA, um local propenso a fortes discussões, defende, para deixar também um 'apelo': "Quero uma pessoa que me diga que usou os pontos do 'IKEA Family' e que me diga, realmente, que compensou". Já Luís Pedro Nunes aborda o sucesso musical do tema 'Falsa Tuga', que foi produzido com recurso à Inteligência Artificial: "Como já disse, esperava que a IA estivesse antes a passar umas camisas a ferro...". Com moderação de Pedro Boucherie Mendes, o Irritações foi emitido a 19 de setembro, na SIC Radical. * A sinopse deste episódio foi criada com o apoio de IASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Would you buy this plate from IKEA? Also, should men date women that hate all men? We talk about the potential casting of Swamp Thing in the DCU, Jake Paul vs Tank Davis getting moved to Miami, and lots more!
Send us a textames and Leo take a swing at the tall tales of Frank Dux — the so-called underground fighter who supposedly racked up 56 knockouts in three days, kicked at 72mph, and trained with a master no one can prove even existed. Was he a martial arts legend… or just the greatest bullshitter since crop circles?From tearing apart Bloodsport's “true story” claims to imagining Dux karate-kicking wheat into alien patterns, the lads go full throttle on nonsense. Along the way they spiral into Chuck Norris jeans, IKEA body-hiding strategies, serial killer bonfires and spunk-blocked drains.#getamongstthemeat
They're popping up on balconies across Europe. You can even buy them at IKEA in Germany. Solar panels designed to hang over a railing and plug into your wall. We hear about what's driving the trend, and what's standing in the way of bringing balcony solar to Canada.
Adriana Mourelos no es fan de verdad de la Reina Letizia... Pero tiene dos grabófonos para intentar arreglarlo. También tiene que arreglar lo de su noria Jorge Lorenzo. Repasamos la prensa con Marta Centella, con Rodri Martínez la actualidad deportiva y nos detenemos con Maddalen Omaetxebarria en la contraportada. Laura Martínez hace un repaso por las películas preseleccionadas para representar a España en los Oscar. Despertamos a Luismi Pérez para que nos cuente curiosidades sobre mosquitos y clima. Todo esto junto a David Muñoz y todos sus personajes.
Ever feel like you're speaking a different language from your coworkers—and no one's brought a translator?Kate Mason sits down once again with emotional intelligence expert Amy Jacobson to unpack the real reason workplace tension exists: we expect others to be just like us. Amy brings powerful insights into how emotional intelligence (EQ) transforms not only team dynamics but leadership, conflict resolution, and job satisfaction. From recognizing people in the wrong roles to understanding why perfect leadership is a myth, this episode is packed with practical tools and memorable metaphors (hello, IKEA manuals!) to help us manage our emotions—and expectations—at work. Whether you're leading a team, part of one, or just trying to survive meetings with your sanity intact, this episode shows why EQ might just be your workplace superpower. Listen For3:15 Why Great Staff Don't Always Make Great Leaders6:46 Leadership is Not a Promotion9:22 Success is Happiness, Not a Job Title18:32 Other People Are Not a Failed Version of You21:47 The IKEA Manual Metaphor Leave a rating/review for this podcast with one click Connect with guest: Amy Jacobson | EI Specialist | Author | SpeakerWebsite | Emotional Intelligence Books | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook Contact Kate:Email | Website | Kate's Book on Amazon | LinkedIn | Facebook | X
R Blank is the founder of Healthier Tech and the host of “The Healthier Tech Podcast”, available on iTunes, Spotify, and all major podcasting platforms.R has a long background in technology. Previously, R ran a software engineering firm in Los Angeles, producing enterprise-level solutions for blue-chip clients, including Medtronic, Apple, NBC, Toyota, Disney, Microsoft, the NFL, Ford, IKEA, and Mattel.In the past, he served on the faculty at the University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering, where he taught software engineering, as well as at the University of California, Santa Cruz.He has spoken at technology conferences around the world, including in the US, Canada, New Zealand, and the Netherlands, and he is the co-author of “AdvancED Flex Development” from Apress.He has an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management and received his bachelor's degree, with honors, from Columbia University. He has also studied at Cambridge University in the UK, the University of Salamanca in Spain, and the Institute of Foreign Languages in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia.Shield Your Family from Hidden EMF Risks, check out R Blank's free guide by clicking on this link: https://shieldyourbody.com/empowered Connect with R Blank:Website: https://shieldyourbody.com/empowered Social Media: @shieldyourbody TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links:Guest to Gold Video Series: www.TurnkeyPodcast.com/gold The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula- www.TurnkeyPodcast.com/UPLFplusFREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Ready to earn 6-figures with your podcast? See if you've got what it takes at TurnkeyPodcast.com/quizSales Training for Podcasters: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sales-training-for-podcasters/id1540644376Nice Guys on Business: http://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/subscribe/The Turnkey Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turnkey-podcast/id1485077152
Brendan Kane, founder of Hook Point and author of the bestselling book by the same name, shares his proven frameworks for breaking through the noise on social media and attracting dream clients. He reveals why the biggest mistake video business owners make is selling the service instead of the solution, and how finding strategic partnerships can scale your business faster than chasing individual clients. Brendan also breaks down his unique approach to "storytelling formats" - repeatable structures that consistently drive engagement and results across any industry. Key Takeaways Solve pain points, don't sell services - Focus on the core problems that keep your ideal customers awake at night and position your video skills as the solution to those specific issues Partner with connectors, not just customers - Find the people who already serve your ideal clients at scale rather than trying to reach each customer individually - one partnership could lead to hundreds of projects Use proven storytelling formats - Success comes from finding repeatable content structures (like "Man on the Street" or "Is It Worth It") that match your personality and expertise Measure meaningful metrics - Focus on consistent breakthrough content that demonstrates you're connecting with audiences in your area of expertise, not just vanity metrics like follower count About Brendan Kane Brendan Kane is a digital strategist with two decades of experience helping entrepreneurs, brands, and influencers connect with global audiences. He founded Hook Point in 2018, where he has generated over $1 billion in client revenue and 60 billion views through innovative digital strategies. Brendan has worked with major companies like MTV, Paramount Pictures, IKEA, and Skechers, as well as celebrities such as Taylor Swift and Rihanna. He started in filmmaking, overseeing digital strategies for Paramount Pictures and Lakeshore Entertainment, and pioneered influencer campaigns. Brendan is also the author of three best-selling books: One Million Followers, Hook Point: How to Stand Out in a 3-Second World, and The Guide to Going Viral. In This Episode [00:00] Welcome to the show! [05:02] Meet Brendan Kane [07:05] Helping Clients Biggest Pain Point [10:18] Strategic Marketing [19:41] Standing Out [22:42] How Hook Point Helps People [32:11] Demonstrate the Power of Video [33:20] Using AI for Video [37:30] Organic Marketing [46:46] Connect with Brendan [48:10] Outro Quotes "You think about the core customer that you're trying to reach and what is their biggest pain point? What is the thing that actually wakes them up in the middle of the night? And how can you help with your skillset solve that problem." - Brendan Kane "Don't necessarily go direct to the customer but who already reaches your customers at scale and how can you create you know value exchange or a partnership in that direction." - Brendan Kane "If I had to create a video agency today, I would create AI video soup to nuts and I would just find a way... I would just be creating models where I can create AI videos and just start sending it to businesses." - Brendan Kane "I never work with people and our company never works with people to go viral for the sake of going viral, to get views for the sake of going views. It always has to tie into their expertise, their zone of genius." - Brendan Kane "The ROI is as big as your vision... I know people with millions of followers, millions of subscribers that are making six figures a year... But I know people, you know, that have had millions of followers and built billion dollar companies." - Brendan Kane Guest Links Find Brendan Kane online and download his books for free Follow Brendan Kane on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Connect with Brendan Kane on LinkedIn Links FREE Workshop Available "How to Consistently Earn Over $100k Per Year in Video Production While Working Less Than 40 Hours Per Week" Join the Grow Your Video Business Facebook Group Follow Ryan Koral on Instagram Follow Grow Your Video Business on Instagram Check out the full show notes
RH, anciennement Restoration Hardware, est souvent surnommée « l'IKEA des riches ». L'expression peut surprendre, mais elle résume assez bien le modèle singulier de cette marque californienne, qui vient de frapper un grand coup en ouvrant une immense galerie de sept étages sur les Champs-Élysées.Une expérience plus qu'une boutiqueNée en 1979 en Californie comme simple magasin d'accessoires de maison, RH est devenue la première chaîne américaine de mobilier haut de gamme. À Paris, elle s'installe dans un hôtel particulier transformé en véritable décor de théâtre : canapés à plus de 14.000 euros, lits en pierre, luminaires monumentaux, terrasses de verre, bar lounge et restaurant panoramique servant caviar et salades signatures. On est loin du magasin de meubles classique : l'idée est de plonger le visiteur dans un univers où mobilier, art et restauration fusionnent.Un modèle économique originalLà où IKEA vend du mobilier à bas prix et en libre-service, RH applique une logique inverse : prix très élevés, distribution sélective et surtout un programme d'adhésion premium, la « Grey Card ». Depuis 2016, ce système d'abonnement remplace les promotions traditionnelles : les clients paient une cotisation annuelle pour accéder à des tarifs privilégiés et à des services exclusifs. En 2024, près de 400.000 membres rapportaient à l'entreprise entre 90 et 175 millions de dollars par an. Cette stratégie fidélise, stabilise les revenus et installe RH dans une image de luxe récurrent, à la manière d'un club fermé.Entre admiration et critiquesCe positionnement attire les célébrités et séduit une clientèle en quête d'expériences haut de gamme. Mais il suscite aussi de vives critiques dans le milieu du design. Pour certains spécialistes, RH n'est pas un artisan mais un industriel de la « fast déco » : des produits fabriqués en série, parfois inspirés de créations existantes, loin du savoir-faire européen traditionnel. Derrière le storytelling luxueux – références à Léonard de Vinci, vocabulaire emprunté au monde de l'art – certains voient surtout une confusion entretenue entre mobilier standardisé et pièces uniques.L'IKEA des richesC'est ici que la comparaison prend tout son sens. Comme IKEA, RH crée des environnements immersifs et propose une gamme complète de mobilier et d'accessoires, pensés pour habiller entièrement un intérieur. Mais au lieu d'être accessibles à tous, les prix sont astronomiques, et l'expérience se rapproche plus d'une galerie d'art que d'un entrepôt. En d'autres termes : RH applique au luxe les recettes d'IKEA – théâtralisation, univers total, marque forte – tout en s'adressant à une clientèle fortunée.Ainsi, « l'IKEA des riches » est une formule qui illustre parfaitement ce paradoxe : un concept populaire dans sa structure, mais réservé à une élite dans sa pratique. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Congress has turned “protect the children” into a traveling circus act, complete with red-faced speeches, pounding fists, and overblown warnings about pizza-parlor dungeons, haunted IKEA furniture, and elites guzzling adrenochrome. The performances are loud, absurd, and carefully staged for cameras and donors, casting lawmakers as fearless warriors battling phantoms that pose no real threat. Their crusade is nothing more than theater, a morality play designed to entertain and distract.But when reality intrudes—when survivors present sworn testimony, when financial records and flight logs land on the table—these same roaring lions transform into meek bureaucrats. They fumble for excuses, stall for time, and retreat into the safety of committees and donor approval. Their war cry isn't about justice, it's about branding. The truth is that their righteous fury is reserved for imaginary demons, while their cowardice ensures the real monsters remain untouched.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
Geoff and Marie's Good Life: Part 14Geoff The ModelGeoffrey's Cock Immortalized.Based on posts by Only In My Mind, in 15 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels.We had paid for the J and W Rum and left the store when a rather naughty thought occurred to me, and I freely admit to being both deeply ashamed and inordinately proud of it at the same time. "Why not ask Tony if we can rent the upstairs room at The Black Swan for a couple of hours," I suggested. "That way you can have a proper birthday party in private and we could see how it might work for our wedding.""Isn't a bit big for just us seven girls? Or, I suppose nine if Wendy and Jane come along too.""I was thinking of popping along as well, if I'm welcome," I told her, mischievously. "I thought that I might also invite some friends. You know, for a bigger audience for the birthday girl's special treat." I gave special a very sleazy emphasis."You wouldn't!" She gasped in astonished horror a moment later, as she realized what I was proposing."It's her fantasy," I reminded her. "At our age, when would she ever get the chance again?""She'd be mortified. What if she gets stage fright and can't go on?" Marie protested. "Then she'll feel as though she's let everyone down.""What if she doesn't, and she gets the chance to give a live sex performance in front of total strangers as well as her friends," I countered. "This has been her fantasy since she saw that one in Amsterdam when she was in her twenties. You and I, along with our friends, could make it happen, this week. Her life-long unfulfilled dream; why would we not?"I understood Marie's reluctance. Despite my enthusiasm, I wasn't oblivious to all the things that might go wrong. Our audience needed to be discreet; the setting private and the atmosphere warm and intimate. If this was going to happen, I had three days to arrange it. Grand: I enjoyed a challenge."Who would you invite?" Marie asked. Aha! She was considering it."All your friends will be there, of course, including Margie and Sue, Charles if he can make it, Wendy and Jane, Ken and his wife, Mike and his two ladies and our student friends. Not quite twenty in the audience.""That's a lot of people," she mused."All the better," I countered."What about you?" It was a reasonable question. A solo performance was okay in principle, but that wasn't Jo's fantasy. She needed a sex partner, a performing cock, me."I think I'm okay with it," I replied. "I've given business critical presentations in front of important clients, academics, ministers. Some to groups of a hundred or more. This, in front of friends, actually seems less intimidating; for now at least.""Just when I think I have your measure, my love," she smiled at me. "You surprise me once again." She touched my cheek, fondly. "Don't ever stop."I was slightly distracted driving home, making a mental list of what needed to be done by Friday. Then something Marie had said registered. "You said that Jo should have been with us tomorrow," I recalled. "Who will be coming, then?""Well, it should have been Jo and Kate. Then Megan and Sam, then Angie and Lucy and then, of course, we have to fit in Margie and Sue." She frowned in frustration. "But you sleep with Angie and me regularly. And Lucy almost as often, it seems. You only just fucked Megan this afternoon and Margie and Sue over the weekend." She tutted to herself. "Angie's getting quite vexed at the way your random copulations are messing up her spreadsheet." She gave me a wry smile across the car. "Little Geoffrey's been a busy boy just lately. Not that I'm complaining," she added quickly, in case I misunderstood. "I'm more than content that you're not neglecting me.""Wednesday night?" I reminded her of my original question."Well, that's the thing; isn't it?" She squirmed uncomfortably. "The obvious two are Kate and Sam."She was right of course. In Jo's absence, Megan would have been the obvious substitute. Megan whose bed I'd just left. The next in the sequence was Sam, the forty-something paramedic; Kate's daughter."Oh," I contributed, rather unhelpfully."Exactly," Marie replied. "But we knew that it could happen. We even decided that we would be prepared to invite them both on the same evening, but not to have our open-door policy afterwards. I think that encouraging incest, even lesbian incest, is a step too far." She smiled to herself. "Even for us."When got home, Marie was going to speak to Sam and Kate to explain the situation and find out how they felt about it, and then ring round to tell the others about our plan. I made some calls of my own.First was Tony, the landlord at The Black Swan. We'd just seen the room, but if it wasn't available, the whole prospect became more difficult. It was and I agreed to call in that evening to discuss the arrangements. That meant that I was free to invite guests. Like Marie, I shied away from involving family. As tempting as it was, Peter, Linda and their partners were not getting an invitation to see me banging one of Marie's best friends.Mike, my friend from my rugby days called to his wife when I told him my plan. She shouted back that they would all be delighted to come. She wanted to meet the people who had made the idea of their own formal three person relationship seem possible.Next was Adrian. He seemed to be the core of the group of students we'd met in the pub. He and Emily, his very submissive girlfriend, were close to Angie and me. They were both eager to come and he was sure that the others, Mark, Tabbie and Alice, would too.Our favorite taxi driver, Ken, seemed keen but he needed to speak to his wife, Cath, before he accepted for both of them. Personally, though I'd only spoken to her on the phone, I was sure that she'd agree.I had left it to Marie to speak to Wendy and Jane and also to see if Megan thought Charles might be able to attend. We met up about an hour later in the kitchen. Everyone we'd spoken to was on board, we merely needed confirmation from the others. I asked Marie how she'd described the plan to Wendy and Jane.She looked a little awkward. "I invited them to the pub to meet the girls. I told them that it was a surprise birthday party for one of my friends and, if you could arrange it at short notice, there might be some adult entertainment. I think that they are expecting a male stripper or something. They both seemed very enthusiastic."Sam had been on duty when my wife called. She had explained the situation to Kate who had promised to talk to her daughter and get back to us.We were deciding what to have for tea when Colin joined us. This time without his friend, Mia. "Hello, sweetheart," his grandma greeted him. "Where's your friend?""She does art club on Tuesdays after school. Her mum will pick her up.""Grandad was thinking about making a lamb keema for tea. Does that sound okay?""That sounds amazing," he replied. He's an easy lad to feed.I sent him off to start his homework while we prepped the meal. In ten minutes the onions were sliced, the garlic grated and the spices measured ready to add. I finished chopping the wilted spinach and checked the recipe. "All done, just twenty minutes cooking from start to finish."I left my wife to amuse herself and went in search of Colin. He was in my study frowning at my laptop. "Problem?" I asked."I have to give three examples of something called 'Entropy' and I can't really. I sort of understood in class, but it's just gone out of my head."A passage from a Douglas Adams book came to mind; something about the Tribesmen of the Cold Hillsides, the Princes of The Plains and the Dwellers in the Forest. The first two would wage war with each other in the forest and the latter group would suffer terribly as collateral damage. When they asked why the war had to take place in their forest, the answer, The Reason, seemed so obvious while it was being explained but less so when they returned to the smoldering remains of their villages. Most folk would recognize the feeling. I tried to help. "Imagine this. Your mum has spent all Saturday morning cleaning and tidying your bedroom. What does it look like the following Friday?"He looked uncomfortable. "Not great," he mumbled."That's entropy," I explained. "Your mum expended energy to put things into an ordered state but, over time, that order decays towards randomness. Can you think of similar examples?""Like ruined castles?" He asked, uncertain."Exactly," I replied"Or copying a copy?""So describe what happens," I prompted him."We still have a copier at school. If you copy a new document, then the copy is pretty cool, but every time you copy a copy, the background gets greyer and the text gets paler. Eventually, you have to guess what some of the words are.""So now you have two examples of your own to submit, and you can use mine too. Is that it?" I checked. "Shall I leave you to type that up?"He looked uncomfortable. "The talk; About sex;”I waited."Is it bad?" He asked."Not really," I reassured him. "There's stuff you need to know now and things you really don't need to know in detail for a couple of years."He didn't look convinced."Okay," I began. "We'll start now so you don't get hung up worrying about having to have this talk later. We'll talk about how your body will change, how girls' bodies change and what utter bollocks your mates at school will tell you when they try to show off how much they know about sex."He seemed to relax and we sat talking quietly for forty minutes or so, me taking a break for a coffee part way through. He coped well, though he admitted that periods sounded gross. I pointed out that girls would probably agree, but they weren't, by and large, optional. He also seemed to understand my main point; that nature had come up with a simple formula: cock plus cunt equals pregnancy. Until we had our next talk, in a couple of years, dealing with the mechanics of sex, if he took nothing else from our chat, he really had to remember that straightforward equation.He obviously understood what I was telling him. "So girls can get pregnant doing it standing up?""Absolutely," I agreed."Then it sounds like some of the Year Elevens are gonna be really deep in the doo doo.""If they've been getting their sex-ed exclusively from someone's big brother who has a porn site subscription, then probably, yes.""Thanks grandad. That wasn't so bad." And so saying he went back to his physics. I left him to it and went off in search of my wife.Marie smiled up at me when I found her, reading in the lounge. "You are the total package aren't you, my love?"I looked at her, quizzically."Sex, my dear," she clarified. "I heard part of your tutorial with Colin. You seem to excel at the theoretical as well as the practical aspects. Now, if you ever manage to actually figure women out too, you could be a Nobel Prize contender."The very thought made me laugh out loud. "Now you mention it though." I lowered my voice and sat next to her. "I could do with talking to you about Lucy.""Before you begin," Marie responded. "May I say this?" I sat back and she continued. "Megan and I talk. She and Charles agree that Lucy is in love with you. Her first husband died, her second husband is a treacherous twat and you, my love, represent the closest thing in her life to a constant male source of support."She saw me struggling to understand. "Megan, Kate and Jo, Margie and Sue too, they just need sex. They like you and, more importantly, they trust you, but their feelings go no further than trust and affection."She carried on, while I listened, fascinated. "Sam needs your intuitive grasp of how to help her deal with her demons. She really needs professional help but she appreciates the way you empathize with her struggles.""Angie needs help dealing with the world. I'm not convinced she's actually neurodiverse but she does have issues with some social interactions. Personally, I wonder if it's just because she's so much more intelligent than the rest of us that she sees these social niceties, behaviors that are apparently so important to everyone else, as meaningless nonsense." Marie gave me a hard stare. "You, dear husband, are her bridge. You speak her language but you are connected to our world too. You give her confidence and, when you command her, you allow her to shut down all of her defenses and trust absolutely in you. She cherishes those moments of peace.""I, on the other hand, need a partner. Someone who shares my goals and values but with a different perspective. You and I together are greater than the sum of our parts. I can hardly believe how close we came to destroying something so perfect but it will never," her voice hardened, "ever, happen again. Adding Angie to what we already have extends our partnership in another dimension, one I'm looking forward to exploring."She took my hand. "And now back to your original point: All that Lucy needs from you is your love. Knowing that you feel the way that you do about her gives her value. She knows that she's a capable artist, but Eddie made her question herself as a woman. You love me; and Angie. You think Jo is gorgeous. But you've never been embarrassed to admit that you think Lucy is sexy. That does wonders for her self-esteem. Yes, you tease her about being a blonde dingbat, but that doesn't hurt her. She knows it's affectionate."You've seen her recent work. That's down to you; you let her rediscover the woman she was fifteen years ago and she wants to repay you. So let her. She would never do anything to harm what we have: so you and she may have the same freedom as you and Angie. Love her and let her show her love for you."I sat, quietly impressed by Marie's comprehensive analysis of my sex life. "Jane and Wendy?" I prompted her.She considered for a moment. "With the benefit of hindsight,' she conceded. "I should have let you sleep with Jane five or six years ago. She needed you, and Ben would have benefited from growing up having you as a role model. But;” Here she dipped her head in reluctant acknowledgement. "We just weren't ready.""Jane has had a thing for you since before her husband passed. An innocent enough crush at first, but your," She stared accusingly at me, "Your supposedly innocent flirting has given her hope of some sort of part emotional, part physical relationship."She sighed. "I think she needs to get laid; she needs to be reminded that she's more than a widow and a single mum; she needs the confidence to rebuild her life so she can move on."I nodded slowly. That sounded like a fair summary.My wife graciously accepted my agreement and carried on. "Wendy is more damaged. While Jane lost her husband to illness, she ought to realize that she's still an attractive woman. Wendy has been hurt, though, just like Lucy. She's convinced herself that her husband abandoned her, because she's; what did she call herself? "A great heffalump". You, in fact we, need to show her what a striking girl she actually is."Marie frowned as she chose her next words. "It's possible that we may have to have you date her.""Christ, Marie!" I exploded, taken by surprise. "I know we keep bending the rules, but this?""No, dear." She disagreed. "We keep ignoring the rules, especially when they interfere with what's needed. There should be only one rule; 'Primum non nocere'."I looked blankly at her. "First do no harm," she translated for my benefit. "Supposedly part of the Hippocratic Oath, but it seems just as relevant here. If we can help Wendy at no risk to our marriage, what is the point of an arbitrary rule, however well intentioned, that prevents us? In fact." I got another hard stare. "Isn't this similar to the argument you used to persuade me to go along with your scheme for Jo?"Well, no not really: perhaps a little. Okay, quite similar in a way. She went back to her book while I considered her words. Nothing she had said changed the way I viewed our friends. She had reminded me what an amazing woman I'd been lucky enough to marry though. I was still savoring that thought when Colin joined us.He explained his homework to his gran while I listened to make sure that he'd understood just how fundamental the concept of entropy was. When he said, "And grandma, it applies to everything, mountains, stars, even people." I stood; my work here was done. My work in the kitchen, however, was just about to start.We had a civilized, if spicy, meal with Linda and Colin then, once they had left, I reminded my wife that I had an appointment at the pub. She decided to send me on my own, saying that she would look for a suitable way to wrap Jo's birthday present while I was gone. She did suggest that I might like to limit my beer input and hurry back, as she fancied an early night. I still had a few hours' worth of my erection pill coursing through my system, so that sounded like a most excellent idea.It was still fairly quiet in the bar when I arrived. I ordered a pint and Tony pulled one for himself and joined me at a table, leaving the barmaid to cope on her own. I explained that it was Marie's friend's birthday on Friday and that I intended to invite some additional guests to their usual 'girly get together' as a surprise.He looked levelly at me. "I believe every word," he told me. "But you're not telling me everything. Go on; spill."I gave him one last chance. "Plausible deniability," I explained. "There may be some adult entertainment involved. If you were prepared to let us have the room with a locked door, you couldn't be accused of being complicit."
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A fun chat with Lou Berney all about his new book Crooks, seeing the world through a criminal lens, the OKC Thunder, and Judge Reinhold. Plus – Dave and Laura hit the Ikea for meatballs and more and Andrew takes too many kids to the Weird Al concert and there is a major incident. We … Continue reading Ep. 303 Lou Berney Is A Smooth Criminal
Episode 491 / Peter FunchBorn 1974 in Denmark Peter Funch currently lives and works in Paris, France. He lived in New York for 13 years as a photographer. Funch graduated as a Photojournalist from the Danish School of Journalism in 1999 and combines the social commentary with a cinematic style. His still and motion work often combines storytelling with a perceptive social commentary in a cinematic visual language. He is working internationally with exhibitions, books, editorial and advertising clients alike, combining his technical perfection with a touch of his Nordic calmness and dry humour. Worked with international clients like IKEA, Sony, HSBC, Whitney museum. He has published seven monographs, where Babel Tales and 42nd and Vanderbilt, picturing routines and rituals in the public sphere in New York City. Recent exhibitions include Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow, DAC, Cph, DK (2025), The Imperfect Atlas, Fotografisk Center, Cph (2024), DK, 42nd And Vanderbilt, Vevey, Swiss (2020), A History of Photography: Daguerreotype to Digital, Victoria & Albert Museum, London, United Kingdom (2018), In 2018, Funch received The Art, Design and Architecture Award of the Year, Dir. Einar Hansen and wife Vera Hansen Foundation for 42nd and Vanderbilt.
In today's episode, a teachers union says a high school curriculum overhaul lacks detail, despite its far-reaching implications. Up to seventy thousand more tourists are set to arrive in New Zealand this summer, with international airlines boosting the number of flights. People will get a first chance to see Ikea's New Zealand offering at the Auckland Home Show this weekend. In sport, the Black Ferns prepare for their first knockout match against South Africa in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. And it's Friday so we'll check in with our correspondent across the Tasman, Kerry Anne Walsh.
People will get a first chance to see Ikea's New Zealand range at the Auckland Home Show this weekend. General manager Amanda Magnus spoke to Corin Dann.
In dieser Folge plaudern Dome und René über die Wertungen von Hollow Knight: Silksong im Vergleich zum gefeierten Vorgänger. Dabei geht es nicht nur um Gameplay und Design, sondern auch um die Kritik rund um die Lokalisierung.Außerdem werfen die beiden einen Blick auf Kirby and the Forgotten Land, wo frische Gameplay-Ideen für Begeisterung sorgen und René berichtet von seinen Abenteuern im Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D-Remake. Dome nimmt uns mit auf seine persönliche Reise ins Japanische mithilfe von Pocket Monsters Gin (Pokémon Silber) auf dem Analogue Pocket.Natürlich dürfen auch aktuelle Themen nicht fehlen: die bevorstehende Nintendo Direct und die Spekulationen zu Spiele-Jubiläen und möglichen Remakes sowie der bevorstehende Release von Borderlands 4.Viel Spaß beim Hören!Pixelburg Savegame auf Instagram, Threads, YouTube und TikTokDominik Ollmann auf Instagram und ThreadsRené Deutschmann auf Instagram und Threads (00:00) - In dieser Folge... (00:22) - Anmoderation (02:52) - Ikea und die goldene Möwe: Ein Leben in Finnland (05:55) - Technik-Talk: Neue Monitore und Fernseher (09:55) - Gaming-Erfahrungen: Von Starfield zu Dragon Quest (17:55) - Kirby und die Sternensplitter: Ein neues Abenteuer (24:44) - Vorfreude auf Dragon Quest 1, 2 (27:54) - Pokémon und das Level-System (30:38) - EP-Teiler und seine Bedeutung (34:50) - Japanisch lernen mit Pokémon (39:10) - Professor Eich und seine japanischen Namen (42:25) - Die zweite Generation von Pokémon (45:42) - Borderlands 4: Release-Daten und Details (55:29) - Nintendo Direct und kommende Spiele (01:01:12) - Silksong und die Kritiken (01:11:36) - Nintendo Jubiläen und Spekulationen (01:14:22) - Halo Reach und die Entwicklung von Halo (01:17:08) - Pokémon Jubiläen und Remakes (01:21:34) - Sega Game Gear und seine Bedeutung (01:24:41) - Jubiläen von Nintendo-Spielen
Over the last few years, more international retail giants have moved to establish themselves in New Zealand. Costco opened its first store in West Auckland a couple of years ago, and Ikea is set to open up its first New Zealand-based store in Auckland in December. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie reveals why these changes are taking place. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stefan en Laurens gaan verder. Plaats van handeling: de Bajes. Tijd voor de Vuelta update die vooral over niet Vuelta gerelateerde zaken gaat. Ikea bijvoorbeeld, of korting op Spotify, of de 82ste overwinning van UAE. En hoe zat het ook alweer met de vorm van aankomend wereldkampioen Bauke? Je hoort het allemaal in de Live Slow Ride Fast podcast
Congress has turned “protect the children” into a traveling circus act, complete with red-faced speeches, pounding fists, and overblown warnings about pizza-parlor dungeons, haunted IKEA furniture, and elites guzzling adrenochrome. The performances are loud, absurd, and carefully staged for cameras and donors, casting lawmakers as fearless warriors battling phantoms that pose no real threat. Their crusade is nothing more than theater, a morality play designed to entertain and distract.But when reality intrudes—when survivors present sworn testimony, when financial records and flight logs land on the table—these same roaring lions transform into meek bureaucrats. They fumble for excuses, stall for time, and retreat into the safety of committees and donor approval. Their war cry isn't about justice, it's about branding. The truth is that their righteous fury is reserved for imaginary demons, while their cowardice ensures the real monsters remain untouched.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
In a week where:Scientists discover ordinary ice generates electricity.The Swiss drop open-source LLM Apertus.Google gets $45m to spread Israeli propaganda worldwide.Fashion designer Giorgio Armani dies aged 91.Angela Rayner resigns as Deputy PM & Housing, Communities & Local Government Minister.In the 1st of three Politics segments: (8:16)The wait for the official reveal of the Corbyn-Sultana led "Your Party" continues but the wish list from people on the Left is already being vocalised. One aspect being their methods of communication. (Article By Lewis Bassett)In the 2nd Politics segment: (23:01) Zack Polanski is the new leader of the Green Party and is already starting to cook harder than any Green leader. But how can they turn increased exposure into votes? (Article By Kevin Crane)In the 3rd Politics segment: (42:49) France is going into political limbo once again with another PM getting a vote of No Confidence. They narrowly avoided a Far-Right premiership last time, can it be done again? (Article By Angelique Chrisafis)Lastly, in Environment: (56:15) If you don't have IKEA furniture in your home, you definitely know someone who does. Like with everything, there's a climate cost when copping IKEA but the cost doesn't just stop at the climate... (Article By Maia Wikler)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence
Community, Loyalty, and Human Touch in Customer Experience Shep interviews Craig Crisler, CEO and co-founder of SupportNinja. He talks about how brands are adapting (or not) to meet younger customers' expectations, and the importance of blending technology with genuine human connection in CX. This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more: What makes loyalty programs appealing to Gen Z customers? How does Gen Z's approach to customer loyalty differ from previous generations? Why is it important for brands to focus on building community within their loyalty programs? How does personalized service contribute to repeat business and customer loyalty? Why should companies continuously evolve their loyalty programs for new generations? Top Takeaways: Gen Z consumers, people roughly between 18 and 28 years old, are quickly becoming one of the most influential groups of spenders. Their preferences are shaping the way companies design their services and loyalty programs. Loyalty programs must evolve over time to meet the changing needs and habits of new and younger customers. Brands that don't update their loyalty strategy risk losing relevance as younger customers will look elsewhere for more meaningful rewards. While loyalty programs often offer perks like discounts or points, creating a sense of belonging and exclusivity resonates more with Gen Z customers. For example, loyalty clubs that invite them to events or offer early access to new products go beyond just saving money and make customers feel like they are part of something special. It's easy to fall into the trap of generational stereotypes like "Millennials are lazy" or "Gen Z can't focus." The truth is every generation has slackers as well as go-getters. Instead of hiring employees based on which generation they belong to, focus on attitude, personality, and drive. Gen Z shoppers are drawn to brands that build real experiences and communities around their products. Creating experiences helps customers form memories and connections that keep them coming back. Successful loyalty programs prioritize the personal aspect of the customer experience. Small gestures, such as using a customer's name or offering information relevant to their needs, can make a huge impression. Customers like to return to brands that make them feel welcome and valued on an individual level. When brands reach out to customers at a younger age, they can build lifelong loyalty. Companies that nurture these relationships as customers grow are more likely to keep them for decades, and the trust from the start pays off in long-term customer retention. Businesses should use AI to make things easier but not forget that real conversations matter. AI should enable, not erase, the connections between companies and their customers. Customers of all generations still want to talk to actual people who understand their needs and can provide help. Plus, Shep and Chris share customer loyalty strategy examples from brands like Nordstrom, Ikea, Starbucks, and Delta. Tune in! Quote: "Gen Z leans in on the idea of community in loyalty programs. They want a sense of belonging and love feeling treated special by the way a loyalty program works." About: Craig Crisler is the CEO and co-founder of SupportNinja, a people-focused company that provides full-cycle outsourced customer support solutions for emerging brands around the world. Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and host of Amazing Business Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Imagine you're a marketing professor who saw the AI revolution coming years before ChatGPT hit the scene, wrote the definitive book on AI marketing in 2021, and now find yourself at the epicentre of one of the most dramatic transformations in history.This is the very position this week's guest, Jim Lecinski, finds himself in. Jim is a Clinical Professor of Marketing at Northwestern University's prestigious Kellogg School of Management, where he teaches AI in Marketing and has won Professor of the Year. Adding to Jim's canny foresight is his prior, 13-year career as a VP at Google. As a result, Jim brings both the practitioner's real-world experience and the academic's analytical rigour to one of the most important questions facing leaders and marketers today: how do you harness AI not just for efficiency gains, but for genuine competitive advantage and growth?In our conversation, you'll also hear about:Jim's 2x2 framework for thinking strategically about AI applications in marketing Use-case examples from brands such as Coca-Cola, Starbucks, and IKEA where AI is used to revolutionise everything from creative development to customer serviceWhy businesses need to prepare for the shift from search engine optimisation (SEO) to "generative engine optimisation" (GEO), and what that means practicallyThe emerging world of AI agents and how this will fundamentally change how we all shop, andJim's essential learning resources for those who want to stay ahead of the curve.We loved the way Jim shares his own wisdom and insights as well as sharing many examples of what market leaders are actually doing with AI.We know you'll enjoy this conversation with the whip-smart professor who saw the AI future ahead of the crowd. Useful LinksJim Lecinski on LinkedInAI Marketing Association Marketing AI Institute Andrew Ng's AI for Everyone course on Coursera Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this solo episode I'm sharing a powerful mindset shift inspired by a recent coaching session. If you've ever worried that desiring something - clients, success, connection - makes you selfish, this episode will change the way you see things. Through a deeply personal (and slightly unexpected) story about a long-lost IKEA chair, I'm sharing how the things you desire might be looking for you, too. This episode is a reminder that wanting something isn't a one-way street - it's an energetic exchange for the good of everyone involved.What You'll Learn:How introverts can reframe visibility and self-promotionWhy it's not selfish to want clients, love, or opportunityThe quiet confidence that comes from trusting energetic reciprocity
This week: Henkel's vice president for sustainability, Ulla Hueppe, spoke with Ian Welsh at the recent scope 3 innovation forum about the company's strategy to cut supply chain emissions. They discuss balancing the costs of change with the risks of inaction and why data quality is the backbone of any credible sustainability strategy. Plus: Innovation Forum's Hannah Oborne talks about the disconnect between corporate sustainability progress and public communication, including the rise in greenhushing, and internal alignment towards scope 3 integration in decision-making. Host: Ian Welsh We'll be continuing the conversation at the scope 3 innovation forum USA (Washington DC, 3-4 December). Join the likes of Colgate-Palmolive, Ulta Beauty, Mondelēz International, KFC, Mars, Michelin, eBay, Danone, IKEA, Verra and many more. Click here for information on how to get involved.
【本集由 遠見領導影響力學院 贊助播出】 撙節成本不難,難的是撐過風暴、還能挺得住未來。 當你以為自己在瘦身,可能正在傷害組織的核心能力。 從波音墜機、IKEA 停產型錄,到盧安達用無人機送血、愛沙尼亞一張卡整合整個國家,本集帶你重新思考「精簡」這件事: 不是所有預算都該砍,不是所有流程都能省,真正有效的減法,是先盤點「不能碰」的是什麼。 如果你正打算調整團隊規模、壓縮預算, 別急著開刀,先學會這四招不踩雷的減法策略!
In this episode of Innovation Meets Leadership, Natalie Born sits down with Dr. Scott Hutcheson, biosocial scientist, senior lecturer at Purdue University, and author of Biohacking Leadership. Scott blends his academic expertise with real-world experience advising organizations—from startups to the White House—to uncover how biology shapes leadership and team performance. Drawing from both personal health insights and decades of research, Scott introduces “leadership biodynamics,” a model that reframes executive presence into measurable signals of warmth, competence, and gravitas. With 18 behavioral biomarkers and a practical diagnostic framework, leaders can finally translate the vague idea of presence into actionable skills that inspire trust, connection, and results. If you've ever wondered how to amplify your leadership impact—or why your influence isn't landing the way you intend—this conversation is for you.[00:00 – 04:00] Scott's Journey into Biohacking LeadershipFrom organizational transformation failures to biosocial science.A diabetes diagnosis sparks personal biohacking experiments.How biology and behavior intersect in leadership performance.[04:01 – 09:00] Redefining Executive PresenceWhy “executive presence” has been vague and poorly researched.Breaking it down into “executive” (thinking) and “presence” (behavior).The birth of leadership biodynamics: 18 biomarkers that leaders signal.[09:01 – 13:00] The Three Pillars: Warmth, Competence, GravitasWhy warmth builds trust and connection.Competence as expertise and credibility.Gravitas defined as “feet on the ground, wings ready to take flight.”[13:01 – 18:00] Turning Biomarkers into ActionUsing diagnostics and feedback to identify signal gaps.Why “narrating your thinking” helps others see your competence.Translating thought processes into presence that others can perceive.[18:01 – 22:00] Leading with Warmth and Co-CreationHow leaders influence team neurochemistry with cortisol or oxytocin.A proven sequence: warmth → competence → gravitas.Design thinking parallels: inviting others into co-creation.[22:01 – 25:00] Storytelling and the Power of Origin StoriesWhy scientists and engineers often need more warmth.A young innovator's water purification story that unlocked funding.How adding human context amplifies technical competence.[25:01 – 27:00] What's Next for Biohacking LeadershipThe three-book series: Biohacking Leadership, Biohacking Teams, and Biohacking Organizations.Where to connect with Scott and explore his work.Key Quotes:“Executive presence isn't about how you dress—it's about the signals you send through warmth, competence, and gravitas.” – Scott Hutcheson“No one can see how you think. The only way they know is through your presence.” – Scott Hutcheson“Co-creation creates the IKEA effect—people value what they helped build.” – Scott HutchesonConnect with Scott HutchesonWebsite: scotthutcheson.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotthutchesonBook: Biohacking Leadership (available now from Wiley and major retailers)LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone lead with clarity and courage by sharing this episode, or click here to catch up on past episodes.
Lets take a trip down memory lane with everyone's favorite IKEA quality woodworker, DrunkWood.
Lets take a trip down memory lane with everyone's favorite IKEA quality woodworker, DrunkWood.
Toilet scrolling Top 6 90's surf labels to turn back to Does your name match your job IKEA opening date Wuthering heights trailer release Music festival with crossfit SLP - When solo traveling do you stay alone or make friends? Breaking up with a power company When did you bust your ghoster? What colour is your name? Fact of the Day What went through the wash?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio de Spicy4tuna, en el día de hoy hablaremos de nuestros mayores errores con el pódcast, la situación actual con los tipos de interés, los problemas de Villa Spicy, la camiseta falsa del Barça, la empresa que lo está petando en el mundo de los videojuegos, la estrategia de marketing de Ikea y el mayor lanzamiento de infoproductos en el mundo. Sin más dilación, empecemos. Invierte de forma segura y recibe un 2,02% sobre tu efectivo con Trade Republic: https://trade.re/spicy4tuna Invertir conlleva riesgos, los rendimientos no están garantizados. Aplican T&Cs. ️ Reserva tu estancia en Villa Spicy de Lombok Souls usando el código SPICY4TUNA para obtener un 10% de descuento: https://lomboksouls.com/spicy4tuna/ Apúntate a la lista de espera para la formación de Especialización en Inversión Multimercado y Diversificación por la Universidad de las Hespérides: https://club.visualfaktory.com/lista-de-espera-formacion?utm_source=afiliado&ref=18 Abre tu cuenta de empresa en Finom y comienza a operar en 24h: http://bit.ly/46tmD98 Invierte en inmuebles de forma pasiva y sin dolores de cabeza con Invesiva: https://link.inversiva.com/spicy4tuna_youtube Encuentra tu hogar con un alquiler con opción a compra fácil y flexible con Wannaprop: https://wannaprop.es/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=spicy4tuna&utm_campaign=acceso_a_la_vivienda Contacta con Hausum para pedir más información sobre su servicio de inspección de viviendas: https://spicy4tuna.com/hausum Crea tu Página Web con Hostinger: https://www.hostinger.com/spicy4tuna :ticket:Cupón de 10% de Descuento para planes de +24 meses: SPICY4TUNA Aprende a hablar inglés como un Nativo: https://youtalkonline.com/spicy4tuna ️ El curso digital #1 de Oratoria y Comunicación para Hablar en Público con Confianza: https://go.hotmart.com/L97199651U ⚪️ Consigue tu pulsera Whoop: https://join.whoop.com/Spicy4tuna ════════════════ ️ Accede a la Web de Spicy4tuna y Suscríbete a nuestra Newsletter: https://www.spicy4tuna.com Contacto para Sponsors ➡ https://tally.so/r/nrPNE5 Email de Contacto ➡ podcast@spicy4tuna.com ════════════════ Todos los episodios completos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9XxulgDZKuzf6zuPWcuF6anvQOrukMom ════════════════ REDES SOCIALES DE SPICY4TUNA ➜ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/spicy4tunapodcast/ ➜ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@spicy4tuna ➜ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/spicy4tuna ════════════════ ️ ESCUCHA SPICY4TUNA EN FORMATO PODCAST Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QPC17Z9LhTntCA4c3Ijk9?si=39b610a14bb24f1f iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/spicy4tuna/id1714279648 iVoox: https://www.ivoox.com/escuchar-audios-spicy4tuna_al_33258956_1.html ════════════════ ¿QUIÉNES SOMOS? · Euge Oller: https://www.instagram.com/euge.oller/ · Willyrex: https://www.instagram.com/willyrex/ · Marc Urgell: https://www.instagram.com/marcurgelldiaz/ · Alvaro845: https://www.instagram.com/alvaro845/ ════════════════ CAPÍTULOS 00:00:00 Introducción 00:00:38 Problemas en Villa Spicy 00:25:13 Nuestros errores con el pódcast 00:51:31 Reparto de dividendos 00:55:00 Situación de los mercados 01:18:47 El juego que lo está petando 01:40:21 La camiseta del Barça 01:45:00 El mayor lanzamiento de Infoproductos 01:59:19 Estrategia de marketing de Ikea 02:07:38 Books and business
家具品牌宜家家居,拓展全球,但在進入澳洲市場50年後,才要在澳洲的鄰國紐西蘭,開設第一家店。這家店占地廣大,再過3個月,趕在耶誕節之前,即將開幕。而且收到爆量履歷,開出大約500個職缺,吸引2萬5千人申請。 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法: https://open.firstory.me/user/cku2d315gwbbo0947nezjmg86/comments YT收看《寰宇全視界》
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I'm excited about the upcoming Pinterest Presents, their annual virtual event that will reveal new ad product innovations, success stories, and insider strategies you won't find anywhere else. From major brands like Skims, IKEA, Carat, Rocket, GM, and Sephora to new Gen Z user behaviors, discover what has me curious enough to register myself.Pinterest Presents—-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:
Today on cheat day devos - our journey through the Bible takes us to porpoise leather, Ikea instructions, and Holy Place +. Follow on Instagram and TikTok @thebibleisfunny.Get your tickets to see The Bible is Funny and Ninjas are Butterflies LIVE at https://floridatourida.comThe Bible is Funny Card Game Volume 1 and 2 available here - https://thebibleisfunny.etsy.com/Help us sponsor 100 kids in Brazil - https://compassion.com/bibleisfunny#podcast #comedy #bible
“We did one for Mercedes, which again was very unique and very simple. It was about this guy Raymond who had never tried ice cream before. And it was a great commercial, and it talked about Raymond never having ice cream, and he waited, and he would watch other people have ice cream, and then one day Raymond decided to have ice cream. And then all of a sudden it cuts to a Mercedes logo. And then the last ten seconds, it was for Mercedes, but it was so well done and so unique, and the score was very, very, very unique.” – Ted “Theo” Rosnick This episode's guest returned to Toronto from Boston in 1974 after attending Berklee College of Music. He soon began working as a studio drummer, but his passion for audio production quickly led him to start his own jingle production company, Rosnick Productions, in 1975. Through hard work and dedication, he quickly established himself as Canada's top audio producer and audio director for commercials. He went on to partner with Steve McKinnon in 1990, forming RMW Music, and the company remained the top music production company in Canada for decades before being sold to Vapor Music in 2016. Since that sale, he's remained with Vapor as a Creative Director, continuing to bring his expertise and passion to many projects and to the industry. His work is recognized not just in Canada but globally, having shaped the sound of major brands like IKEA, Molson, Subaru, Mercedes, Peroni, and Heinz, among many others. Over his five-decade career, he's earned hundreds of advertising awards for his music and sound design, always pushing creative boundaries with fresh ideas and meticulous attention to detail – all of which are things we definitely appreciate here.Beyond advertising, he's made his mark in sound design and music for feature films and documentaries, and he's the executive producer and audio director of the well-known advertising podcast IOFA with Aaron Starkman. He's also mentored countless emerging talents over the years, a role that he takes great pride in. Just this past February, he decided to retire from the advertising industry after an illustrious fifty-year career, and he now enjoys spending time at his cottage in northern Ontario with family and friends, playing the drums, and catching Raptors games.His name is Ted, or “Theo,” Rosnick, and getting the opportunity to speak with someone who has such a rich knowledge of the advertising industry and how it's evolved over the years – not to mention how much sound has played a part in that – is a real treat. If you want to know where advertising's been, where it is now, and where it might be heading, this is a discussion you won't want to miss. As always, if you have questions for my guest, you're welcome to reach out through the links in the show notes. If you have questions for me, visit audiobrandingpodcast.com, where you'll find a lot of ways to get in touch. Plus, subscribing to the newsletter will let you know when the new podcasts are available, along with other interesting bits of audio-related news. And if you're getting some value from listening, the best ways to show your support are to share this podcast with a friend and leave an honest review. Both those things really help, and I'd love to feature your review on future podcasts. You can leave one either in written or in voice format from the podcast's main page. I would so appreciate that. (0:00:00) - Legendary Marketing and Music MemoriesOur conversation starts off with Ted's early memories of sound, and it's one a few guests have shared: The Beatles' unforgettable performance on The Ed Sullivan Show. “I had never heard that kind of music before,” Ted tells us....
In Episode 141, hosts Alyce and Laura demand* justice for Luke's cancelled Tosche Station plans. Those power converters aren't going to pick up themselves!Beware, movie prop auction houses have hidden fees for those buying $2 million lightsabers. Rich people - they're just like us!If an Allen Wrench is good enough for film-grade lightsabers, it's good enough for your Ikea bookshelf.I guess we can finally be confident that Star Wars: Starfighter will actually get made (I mean, it has a cast and everything now).Auntie Alyce, The Elder: Mullet ExpertAh yes, the classic villain in Ahsoka season 1: Babylon. Babylon Skull will return in S2. That was definitely his name.Speaking of, should we do an Ahsoka S1 re-watch? We're thinking we should do an Ahsoka S1 re-watch. Some folks have seen a sneak peak of season 3 of Star Wars Visions and we particularly enjoyed this review of what was shown at Anime NYC.No more streaming series for you! Now it's just trilogies on trilogies. Thanks to Sal of Rogue Rebels for the Throwback to Celebration 2016! Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodBluesky: forcetoastpod.bsky.socialEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!
Trump's Gaza plan is one of the most controversial proposals in recent memory: offering Palestinians $5,000 each to leave temporarily or permanently, while transforming Gaza into a tech-driven “Riviera of the Middle East," complete with AI-powered smart cities and global corporate partners.We break down the origins of the plan, who's behind it, the international reactions, and why critics are calling it “insane” and “ethnic cleansing in disguise.” We also look at the shocking details, from a U.S.-run trusteeship to IKEA being named as a possible partner.Full GREAT Trust Slide Deck (PDF): The Washington Post's published 38-page prospectus: https://www.washingtonpost.com/documents/f86dd56a-de7f-4943-af4a-84819111b727.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.comReuters: Summary of post-war plan details and implications: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/post-war-plan-sees-us-administering-gaza-least-decade-washington-post-2025-08-31/?utm_source=chatgpt.comWashington Post: Deep dive on the U.S.-administered trusteeship and “Riviera of the Middle East": https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/08/31/trump-gaza-plan-riviera-relocation/?utm_source=chatgpt.comThe Guardian: Scathing critique calling the proposal an attempt to “mask ethnic cleansing.”: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/01/leaked-gaza-riviera-plan-dismissed-as-insane-attempt-to-cover-ethnic-cleansing?utm_source=chatgpt.comSvenska Dagbladet (SvD): Reporting on IKEA being named and publicly denying involvement: https://www.svd.se/a/dRX2G1/ikea-namns-i-plan-om-nytt-gaza-ej-godkant?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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Get the book!The greatest innovations often begin with a simple question: "What if we tried this differently?" In this fascinating exploration of innovation mindsets, we unpack the two complementary approaches that fuel breakthroughs—design thinking and first principles thinking.hese very approaches are at the heart of my book Protection for the Inventive Mind, a practical fieldbook that helps inventors and creatives turn frustrations into prototypes and big ideas into protected strategies.From the Wright brothers' wind tunnel experiments at Kitty Hawk to SpaceX landing rockets upright, we trace how returning to fundamental truths allows inventors to rebuild solutions from scratch. These stories show first principles thinking as the "logic scalpel" that cuts through assumptions and tradition to reveal new possibilities.Alongside this analytical approach, we discover design thinking—the "empathy engine" that powers human-centered innovation. We see how watching an arthritic woman struggle with kitchen tools birthed OXO Good Grips, how children's tears transformed hospital MRI machines into pirate ships, and how PillPack revolutionized medication management by truly understanding patient frustrations.The episode reveals surprising connections between seemingly unrelated innovations. The kingfisher bird's perfect dive inspired Japan's bullet train nose design. Velcro emerged when a Swiss engineer examined burrs stuck to his dog under a microscope. These moments of biomimicry demonstrate how nature offers solutions to our most persistent challenges.What's particularly inspiring is how often world-changing ideas emerge from everyday annoyances—James Dyson's 5,000 vacuum prototypes, IKEA's flat-pack revelation from a stubborn table that wouldn't fit in a car, and Airbnb's humble beginnings with air mattresses on an apartment floor. These stories prove that frustration can be billion-dollar inspiration when viewed through the right lens.Ready to apply these mindsets to your own challenges? Listen for five actionable innovation principles distilled from these remarkable stories, and discover how combining empathy with fundamental thinking can transform not just products, but experiences, systems, and culture itself. Whether you're sketching on a napkin or aiming for the stars, the way you think might be your greatest invention yet.Send us a textSupport the show
Interview Date: October 1st, 2023Episode Summary: Christie Lee Manning, a versatile dancer, choreographer, actress, and educator. Christie shares her journey from growing up on the West Coast of Canada to moving to London, where she established herself in both the commercial and theater dance scenes. With notable projects like Wicked, Dance Monsters, and her work with House of Jazz, she discusses the unique opportunities London offers dancers, blending the best of Broadway-style theater and commercial dance.She emphasizes the importance of pursuing one's true passions, staying motivated through rejection, and cultivating self-love and confidence. She offers valuable advice for aspiring dancers, stressing that success comes from consistency, knowing your "why," and building meaningful relationships in the industry. She also touches on her role in creating an immersive theater show from scratch, which became one of her proudest accomplishments.Through candid insights, she encourages dancers to embrace their individuality, pursue diverse opportunities, and trust that success will come from staying authentic and persistent. This episode provides inspiration and practical wisdom for dancers looking to carve their own paths in the competitive world of dance.Show Notes:(0:00) – Introduction to the episode and Christie Lee Manning(5:40) – Christie's early dance journey and transition to the UK(10:50) – The London dance scene: comparing it to New York and LA(14:30) – Advice for aspiring dancers and staying open to opportunities(24:50) – Christie's proudest accomplishments in dance and theater(34:30) – Overcoming rejection and staying motivated in a competitive industry(44:00) – Q&A with mentees(53:00) – Christie's advice on balancing authenticity, consistency, and career growth(1:00:00) – Final thoughts on authenticity, motivation, and creating a lasting dance careerBiography:Christie Lee Manning is a London-based Canadian actor, dancer, educator and creative director. She is the founder of House Of Jazz, Jazz House Theatre, and UnCorked Theatre Company.Theatre: Christie's latest role was playing Queen Elenora in UnTitled Dance Company's third full length production, ‘Astoria'. Prior to that she played the iconic Shirley MacLaine in the premiere of ‘Welcome To The Grand', a new jazz theatre production taking London by storm. Christie recently had the pleasure of workshopping a new West End Theatre production entitled 'House Of Dance' directed by Dame Arlene Phillips.Commercial: Christie has worked commercially with artists as Jack Whitehall, Sergei Polunin, Lenny Kravitz, Michael Buble, Nelly Furtado, Mike Snow, and Suzie McNeil. Other credits include The Voice, Netflix, New Balance, Telus, Nickelodeon, Ikea, Equinox, ‘Package Deal' (TV), ‘Warehouse 13' (TV), and Sky 1's 'Got To Dance' Season 5, where she was mentored by celebrity judge Adam Garcia and finished as a semi-finalist. Christie has also choreographed for a new Netflix series entitled 'Dance Monsters' due out late fall 2022. She is currently filming feature film 'Apartment 7A' as 'Hattie' alongside actress Julia Garner and choreographed by Ashley Wallen,Company: Christie has worked extensively with Lukas McFarlane's contemporary company, UnTitled. In the past three years, Christie has been a principal dancer in the company's last four major projects, ‘Got To Dance' Season 5, ‘Exposed', ‘The Suffocating Truth', and ‘Astoria'. Before that she spent two years working with Canadian company Lamondance, touring Brazil for two seasons and performing annually in Vancouver, BC. Christie has also worked with UnCorked Theatre on their last five theatre productions, making herself an irreplaceable and invaluable member of the company. Her latest role is a principal artist with Jazz House Theatre.Connect on Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/christieleemanninghttps://www.facebook.com/christie.manningWebsitehttps://www.christieleemanning.com/
Natalie talks with psychotherapist Keeley Taverner about her journey from Ikea checkout to successful therapy practice, narcissism, social mobility when dating, and why being the underdog can be your greatest advantage in creating the life you want. Episode show notes: https://baggagereclaim.co.uk/299 Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast 'Reclaimed' membership: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/reclaimed/ Work with me: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/consultations/ Baggage Reclaim: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk Shop courses and books: https://store.baggagereclaim.com Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/newsletter/
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This week on The Vergecast, the co-founder and former CEO of iRobot, Colin Angle, joins The Verge's smart home reviewer, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, to discuss what the ideal home robot is. Are we close to creating a Rosie the Robot — an all-in-one humanoid robot that can take care of our homes, or should we take an entirely different approach to home robotics? They dive into the advances in technology powering this shift and ponder what purpose robotics in the home should really serve. Then, Jen takes a journey back into smart home history to help us understand its future. Grant Erickson, Principal of Nuovations, a former Apple, Nest, and Google engineer who was part of the team that developed Thread, joins the show. He shares the story of how and why, back in 2011, the Nest team, led by Tony Faddell and Matt Rogers, decided to create a smart home protocol. It involves a thermostat, fragmented ecosystems, and one of the best smart home products ever made. They discuss how Thread became the foundation of the Matter smart home standard — an unprecedented industry collaboration with a herculean task — to make the smart home simpler. To close out the show, Grant sticks around to help answer a Vergecast hotline question (call 866-VERGE11 or email vergecast@theverge.com) about how Matter manages your data. Further reading: Maybe I don't want a Rosey the Robot after all Amazon left Roomba with a huge mess to clean up Figure will start ‘alpha testing' its humanoid robot in the home in 2025 Amazon Astro review: too much Alexa, not enough arms Samsung is finally releasing Ballie This Pixar-style dancing lamp hints at Apple's future home robot iRobot's founder is working on a new kind of home robot iRobot OS is the newest ‘brain' for your Roomba Amazon bought iRobot to see inside your home I tested a robot vacuum with an arm, and my dog may never forgive me Inside the Nest: iPod creator Tony Fadell wants to reinvent the thermostat Nest CEO Tony Fadell on Google acquisition Fire drill: Can Tony Fadell and Nest build a better smoke detector? How big companies kill ideas — and how to fight back, with Tony Fadell Situation: there are too many competing smart home standards Matter's plan to save the smart home Nest's home security system costs $499 and comes with magnetic door sensors Google says Matter is still set to fix the biggest smart home frustrations Thread is Matter's secret sauce for a better smart home Nanoleaf launches a smart switch after eight years of trying Thread count: Ikea is stitching together a smarter home Why Thread is Matter's biggest problem right now The four changes in Thread 1.4 that could fix the protocol It could be 2026 before all your Thread border routers work together Matter will be better in 2025 — say the people who make it The Nest Learning Thermostat gets its biggest upgrade in over a decade killedbygoogle.com Google's ADT partnership finally has a new home security product to show for it Google discontinues Nest Protect smoke alarm and Nest x Yale door lock Google discontinues its Google Nest Secure alarm system Appliance makers are teaming up to reduce your electricity usage — and save you cash Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices