Podcasts about Inefficiency

On the final day of London International Shipping Week, Lloyd's List reporter Joshua Minchin brings you the key takeaways from the week, alongside senior maritime reporter Greg Miller, maritime risk analyst Tomer Raanan and senior reporter Declan Bush. The three ask whether shipping could suffer from too much inefficiency, or at least the wrong kind anyway, and reflect on the policy uncertainty coming out of Washington at present. Plus, Declan offers his final take of the week on how the net zero framework will fare at next month's extraordinary MEPC meeting. Will the US' threats make any material difference at all?

Your Amazon bill isn't proof of overspending, it's proof of a missing rhythm.In this fifth episode of the Six Money Leaks series, Chanie uncovers why supply management is one of the most overlooked operational leaks in schools. From the toner that's reordered twice in a week to the “just in case” stockpiles that clutter closets, poor systems quietly drain thousands of dollars and create chaos for your team.You'll hear how one school leader cut supply costs by 50%, not by cutting corners, but by building rhythms of accountability, teacher ownership, and smarter purchasing strategies. Chanie explains how strong leaders use systems to bring predictability to supplies, just as they do in staff culture, enrollment, and every other gear of sustainable growth.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy supply challenges aren't spending issues, they're system issuesThe five pillars of supply management: inventory, seasonal planning, equipment lifecycle, vendor strategy, and storage organizationHow to create baselines that give you real data on usage and costsThe role of leadership rhythms in preventing waste and burnoutPractical steps to cut costs without sacrificing quality or cultureKey InsightsLeadership is stewardship. Systems, not sticky notes, are what protect your budget and your team's time.Culture is built in the details. When supplies are predictable, teachers feel supported and operations run smoothly.Growth requires optimization. Scaling isn't about more—it's about refining what you already have.Why This Matters for School LeadersWhen supply management runs on chaos, leaders end up overspending, overfunctioning, and burning out. When it runs on systems, leaders free capacity for strategy, teams feel supported, and operations hold under pressure.Resources & Next StepsDownload the free Money Leaks Diagnostic and assess your school's supply systems: schoolsofexcellence.com/moneyleaksMentioned in this episode:The 6 Money Leaks in Schools™Turn Financial Blind Spots into Immediate Profit. Find Your Hidden Profits with The 6 Money Leaks in Schools™ Your school is silently losing thousands every month – money that should be yours. This proven diagnostic reveals exactly where your profit is escaping and how to reclaim it.Click here to learn more about Money LeaksThe 6 Money Leaks in Schools™Turn Financial Blind Spots into Immediate Profit. Find Your Hidden Profits with The 6 Money Leaks in Schools™ Your school is silently losing thousands every month – money that should be yours. This proven diagnostic reveals exactly where your profit is escaping and how to reclaim it.Click here to learn more about Money Leaks

Ike, Spike and Fritz play audio from Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown who says that the inefficiency on the Eagles passing offense is fair to talk about despite being 2-0.

Ray Didinger joined the 94 WIP Morning Show to talk about the Eagles offensive efficiency and his thoughts as well as his analysis of Drew Mukuba. Ray believes the Eagles' passing inefficiency has mostly been due to starters not playing pre-season games. AJ Brown seems like deep down he may be upset about the passing game, but he has kept it inside. The Morning Show listens to some audio from AJ's post-game press conference to decipher if there is an underlying issue.

In Episode 37 of The Choral Director's Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker makes "The Case for Inefficiency," challenging the idea that rigidly scheduled rehearsals always yield the best results. He shares why flexibility, exploration, and a willingness to linger in the music often lead to deeper artistry and more memorable performances. This week's listener question asks whether it is ethical, or even legal, to modify a composer's music, with Dr. Baker offering practical and thoughtful guidance. Today's inspiration is the spiritual "I Been in the Storm," arranged by Robert DeCormier and performed by The William Baker Festival Singers.

Australia's housing market is under pressure from many directions, but one of the most overlooked barriers is stamp duty. Once a relatively modest transaction cost, stamp duty has ballooned into one of the biggest financial hurdles for homebuyers. Just to give you an idea – in Sydney, stamp duty on a median-priced house has gone from around 45% of a household's disposable income in 2000 to 120% today. And it's not just buyers who are suffering. Stamp duty distorts housing decisions, locks people into homes that no longer suit them, and acts as a handbrake on productivity. Today, I'm joined by Dr Nicola Powell, Chief of Research and Economics at Domain, whose recent report makes a compelling case for replacing stamp duty with a fairer, broad-based land tax. Whether you're a property investor, a home buyer, or just somebody who's interested in the housing markets, I'm sure today's chat with Dr Nicola Powell will give you a new perspective as I also want to discuss their latest report on who has profited from property over the last few years.   Takeaways  ·         A growth mindset is essential for success in property investment. ·         Stamp duty presents significant financial barriers for home buyers and investors. ·         The burden of stamp duty has increased over time, affecting housing mobility. ·         Capital gains tax on family homes could discourage movement and exacerbate housing issues. ·         Stamp duty is economically inefficient, costing more in lost activity than it raises. ·         Housing misallocation is a significant issue in Australia, with many living in homes that exceed their needs. ·         Consumer confidence is a key driver of property market trends and price growth. ·         Longer holding periods for properties generally lead to greater capital gains. ·         Location plays a crucial role in property investment success. ·         Reform of stamp duty is necessary for improving housing mobility and economic productivity.     Chapters  01:58 Introduction 05:14 Australians Holding Their Homes for Longer 08:07 How Stamp Duty Deters People from Moving 09:56 The Inefficiency of a Stamp Duty 11:34 The Caveats of a Stamp Duty Reform 14:02 Recent Domain Report Results 18:35 The Confidence has Come Back into the Market   Links and Resources:   Answer this week's trivia question here- www.PropertyTrivia.com.au ·         Win a hard copy of Michael Yardney's Guide to Investing Successfully.  Everyone wins a copy of a fully updated property report – What's ahead for property for 2026 and beyond.     Get the team at Metropole to help build your personal Strategic Property Plan Click here and have a chat with us   Michael Yardney – Subscribe to my Property Update newsletter here   Dr Nicola Powell, Chief of Research and Economics at Domain  https://www.domain.com.au/news/author/dr-nicola-powell/   Domain's property profit and loss report:https://www.domain.com.au/research/profit-and-loss-report-1410018/ Domain's Stamp Duty suggestions: https://propertyupdate.com.au/stamp-duty-is-holding-australia-back-why-we-need-bold-reform/?   Get a bundle of eBooks and Reports at www.PodcastBonus.com.au     Also, please subscribe to my other podcast Demographics Decoded with Simon Kuestenmacher – just look for  Demographics Decoded wherever you are listening to this podcast and subscribe so each week we can unveil the trends shaping your future.

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This week on The Data Stack Show, John chats with Paul Blankley, Founder and CTO of Zenlytic, live from Denver! Paul and John discuss the rapid evolution of AI in business intelligence, highlighting how AI is transforming data analysis and decision-making. Paul also explores the potential of AI as an "employee" that can handle complex analytical tasks, from unstructured data processing to proactive monitoring. Key insights include the increasing capabilities of AI in symbolic tasks like coding, the importance of providing business context to AI models, and the future of BI tools that can flexibly interact with both structured and unstructured data. Paul emphasizes that the next generation of AI tools will move beyond traditional dashboards, offering more intelligent, context-aware insights that can help businesses make more informed decisions. It's an exciting conversation you won't want to miss.Highlights from this week's conversation include:Welcoming Paul Back and Industry Changes (1:03)AI Model Progress and Superhuman Domains (2:01)AI as an Employee: Context and Capabilities (4:04)Model Selection and User Experience (7:37)AI as a McKinsey Consultant: Decision-Making (10:18)Structured vs. Unstructured Data Platforms (12:55)MCP Servers and the Future of BI Interfaces (16:00)Value of UI and Multimodal BI Experiences (18:38)Pitfalls of DIY Data Pipelines and Governance (22:14)Text-to-SQL, Semantic Layers, and Trust (28:10)Democratizing Semantic Models and Personalization (33:22)Inefficiency in Analytics and Analyst Workflows (35:07)Reasoning and Intelligence in Monitoring (37:20)Roadmap: Proactive AI by 2026 (39:53)Limitations of BI Incumbents, Future Outlooks and Parting Thoughts (41:15)The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, customer data infrastructure that enables you to deliver real-time customer event data everywhere it's needed to power smarter decisions and better customer experiences. 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.

Join us for an electrifying sample of The Straight Dope Show, where we dive deep into the world of basketball! This week, we dissect the impact of players like Dylan Brooks and the dynamics of the NBA, exploring everything from shooting percentages to team strategies. We tackle the intense competition of the in-season tournament and its potential effects on veteran players. With lively debates and insightful commentary, we question the future of teams like the Warriors and the Kings, while also celebrating the greatness of stars like Jokic and Curry. Don't miss out on this engaging discussion filled with passion, humor, and a love for the game! Download Rock Da Crowd TV on a device near you to watch full episodes today.[00:03:11] Dylan Brooks' impact on teams.[00:04:47] Inefficiency in scoring basketball.[00:09:22] Jokic's continuous improvement in basketball.[00:13:10] Wiggins' performance and trade talks.[00:19:01] In-season tournament concerns.[00:22:32] Intensity of November basketball.[00:24:07] Tournament impact on regular season.

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Fair-trade founder Melody Murray shares how purposeful inefficiency can drive growth. Discover how slowing down leads to deeper impact, trust, and innovation in purpose-driven leadership. The post Ep 50. Purposeful Inefficiency: Slowing Down to Lead with Intention | A Summer Slow-Down Pick appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

In this live episode of The Modern Hotelier, Steve Carran and David Millili sit down with Jason Jenkins, Vice President & Managing Director of the Americas, HRS, to talk all things hotel tech—from AI-powered upselling to seamless system integration.Whether you're a HITEC veteran or a tech-curious hotelier, this episode gives you a front-row seat to how HRS is streamlining operations and enhancing the guest experience in a rapidly evolving landscape.In this episode, you'll learn about:Jason's HITEC experience and what's trending in 2025How HRS is using AI and automation to improve workflows and guest experiencesThe benefits of HRS's in-house AI platform—from data security to eliminating third-party integrationsWhy system integration is still a challenge and how HRS is simplifying itHow LTE-enabled mobile ordering boosts efficiency and revenueThis is one episode you don't want to miss—straight from the show floor with insights that could shape your tech strategy this year.Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9w05FN3UAYAThis episode is sponsored by Americas, HRS: https://hrsinternational.com/Join the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageThe Modern Hotelier is produced, edited, and published by Make More MediaLinks:Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-jenkins/ Americas, HRS: https://hrsinternational.com/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/182Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-...Connect with Steve and David:Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8E...David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mil.

[This episode originally aired on Sept. 26, 2023]  This period of history has been marked by incredible leaps in efficiency: things that used to take a great deal of time and effort can get done more quickly and easily than ever  •  but there are whole areas of reality that can't be accessed by efficiency, no matter how quick or clever or speedy we are  •  in fact, the harder we try and the speedier we get, the further away we are  •  there's a value, at least once in a while, of taking a break from trying to be efficient, from trying to get somewhere faster  •  I'm not talking about rejecting the idea of efficiency, replacing it with some other approach; it's more about recognizing the limits of that attitude and that approach, and our tendency to apply it where it doesn't really fit  •  I have an old dog who I take on “walks,” although they're very, very slow, and he's very, very stubborn  •  if I think of these walks as walks, as exercise, or as trying to get somewhere, accomplish something, I just get more and more frustrated and impatient  •  but when I just drop that whole concept and just relate to the dog sniff by sniff, it's actually quite enjoyable.

As healthcare systems grapple with persistent staffing shortages and rising patient volumes, the need for streamlined, tech-enabled workflows has become urgent. A 2024 time-motion study across four hospitals found that clinical pharmacists spend over 80% of their time on clinical activities, with nearly 12% dedicated to face-to-face patient interaction. That leaves less than 20% for administrative and logistical tasks like inventory management, highlighting the opportunity for automation to further maximize clinical value. Omnicell's push toward an “autonomous pharmacy” seeks to rebalance this equation by automating routine operations and freeing up clinicians for patient-facing care.Can real-world automation and AI truly relieve cognitive burden without removing the human touch from healthcare?This second episode in a two-part Highway to Health series, hosted by David Kemp, features Omnicell's Randall Lipps, CEO and founder of Omnicell, and Nish Parekh, SVP and Chief Product Officer. They discuss how robotics, RFID, and predictive analytics are transforming medication workflows while restoring human connection in clinical care.Key Takeaways:The Autonomous Pharmacy Vision: Omnicell aims to automate repetitive pharmacy tasks, allowing over 200,000 pharmacists to reengage directly in patient care.Real-World AI and RFID in Action: The lab's MedTrack OR system uses RFID to track anesthesia meds in real time, solving inventory blind spots and reducing manual counts.Collaboration is the Catalyst: Every solution stems from customer-driven feedback. The Innovation Lab is not a showroom—it's a collaborative workspace to solve “big, hairy” problems.Randall Lipps is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Omnicell, where he has led the company from a single-product startup to a global leader in pharmacy automation and medication management. Drawing from his background in airline operations and logistics, he pioneered Omnicell's vision of the Autonomous Pharmacy, now serving over 5,000 hospitals and 40,000 pharmacies worldwide. Lipps also serves on several healthcare and digital health advisory boards and is recognized for his leadership in automation, innovation, and operational efficiency.Nish Parekh is a healthcare technology executive and current SVP and Chief Product Officer at Omnicell, where she leads global product strategy, innovation, and marketing. Her career spans leadership roles at IBM Watson Health, Epic, and AppliedVR, with a focus on AI, digital therapeutics, and advancing pharmacy automation. A recognized voice in health tech, she has been featured in Fast Company, spoken at SXSW and CES, and was named one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in Health Tech.

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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HEREIn this episode, Jeff talks with Donald Tyrone to discuss burnout in the auto repair industry. Donald shares his experiences working for a large rental fleet in Savannah, Georgia, contrasting it with his past life at Toyota dealerships and the struggles he's faced finding fulfillment in his work. Together, they examine issues like toxic workplace culture, the pitfalls of flat-rate pay systems, and the importance of genuine recognition and mental health among technicians.00:00 Inefficiency and Transparency in Work06:46 Finding Reliable Service Managers13:04 "Dealerships: Profit Over People?"16:00 Automated System Challenges at Work23:27 Service Department Concerns30:35 "Job as Retreat from Home"36:15 Work Smarter, Not Harder38:07 Aftermarket Parts: Worth the Hassle?46:01 Brake Wear and Rotor Issues51:01 Struggling to Find Balance53:38 Teaching Barriers in Automotive Education01:02:21 Confidence, Questions, and Feedback Dynamics01:06:13 Overworked Saturdays, Unappreciated Efforts01:13:15 Seeking Understanding and Purpose01:14:10 Reach Out with Good News Follow/Subscribe to the show on social media! TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffcompton7YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheJadedMechanicFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091347564232

Friday Night Live 30 May 2025In this episode, I discuss the profound implications of artificial intelligence on society, prompted by Mike Cernovich's warnings about rapid advancements. I challenge the narrative that technology boosts productivity, citing how it often leads to inefficiency and bureaucratic overload. While I acknowledge AI's potential—drawing from my own experiences with technology in research and the promise of self-driving vehicles—I candidly address the likely job losses it may bring. I urge listeners to adapt to change and reflect on their own journeys, advocating for mutual care in relationships while maintaining boundaries in our emotional investments.GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2025

Welcome back to another in-between-isode, with one of my favorite formats: the good old-fashioned Q&A.Sponsors: Monarch Money track, budget, plan, and do more with your money: MonarchMoney.com/Tim (50% off your first year at monarchmoney.com with code TIM)Eight Sleep Pod Cover 5 sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating: EightSleep.com/Tim (use code TIM to get $350 off your very own Pod 5 Ultra.)AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: DrinkAG1.com/Tim (1-year supply of Vitamin D (and 5 free AG1 travel packs) with your first subscription purchase.)*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When it comes to leadership, efficiency isn't always the goal—especially if it means leaving people out of the process. In this episode, CNN Hero and Sleep in Heavenly Peace founder Luke Mickelson shares how “inefficiency by design” became a powerful strategy for building both beds and belonging. We explore what it means to lead through service, why volunteer experience matters as much as the mission, and how to turn purpose into action—one meaningful step at a time.  Resources:Sleep in Heavenly PeaceLooking for a community of leaders where you can tackle real challenges, share wins, and grow together—without office politics getting in the way? Join Leadership Thought Partners, a coach-led, group-directed space launching in July—early bird pricing ends May 31, 2025 at strongleadersserve.com/ltp! Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongleadersserve.com/coachingSet up an intro call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

This week on Mondays at The Overhead Wire we're joined by Chrissy Mancini Nichols to talk about how Americans are losing interest in buying cars, how scientists found out how to break through climate apathy, why Florida's real estate prices aren't reflecting climate futures, food deliveries in San Francisco, and how Secretary cut University Transportation Center research grants due to "woke". +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

The Boston Celtics blow 20 point leads in back to back home games. Leaving themselves down 0-2 to the New York Knicks who have been down and losing almost every quarter of the series.

In this episode of "The Free Lawyer," host Gary talks with Pat Patino, an attorney running a multi-state virtual bankruptcy practice and host of "The New Fangled Lawyer" podcast. They explore the challenges lawyers face in creating a sustainable and fulfilling practice. Pat shares his journey of shifting from outdated habits to a more empowering approach, emphasizing work-life balance, setting boundaries, and prioritizing well-being. They discuss strategies for managing client expectations, reducing stress through effective communication, and finding joy in legal practice. The episode encourages lawyers to align their work with personal values for greater fulfillment. Patrick Patino is an attorney that owns a multi-state virtual bankruptcy practice, Patino Law Office LLC. But that only tells part of the story. He hosts a podcast, The Newfangled Lawyer, to highlight the kaleidoscope of lawyer stories. He has a passion for writing and speaking about lawyer well-being and designing a legal practice that reflects that life you want to live. In his free time, he enjoys the outdoors, writing poetry, and cloud gazing. Challenges in Legal Practice (00:02:07)Experimenting with Practice (00:03:20)Morning Routine (00:05:32)Email Management Strategies (00:07:36)Shifting Mindset on Urgency (00:09:08)Choosing Clients Wisely (00:10:53)Curating Client Experience (00:12:09)Incremental Changes in Practice (00:14:00)Exploring New Practice Areas (00:15:46)Maintaining a Sustainable Practice (00:16:49)Pausing for Reflection (00:18:27)Challenges to Lawyer Well-Being (00:21:18)Technology's Role in Law (00:22:26)Busyness as a Badge of Honor (00:25:08)Leisure and Inefficiency (00:26:16)The Importance of Thoughtfulness in Law (00:27:12)Letting Go of Outdated Habits (00:27:36)Empowering Clients (00:29:32)The Balance of Chaos (00:31:09)Creating a Family-Friendly Practice (00:32:41)Setting Boundaries (00:34:51)The Trade-Offs of Autonomy (00:35:47)Taking Small Steps for Change (00:38:14)Reframing Time as a Gift (00:40:08)Creating Rituals Over Goals (00:41:40)Self-Reflection and Awareness (00:43:48)Finding Enjoyment in Law (00:45:49)Would you like to learn more about Breaking Free or order your copy? https://www.garymiles.net/break-free Would you like to schedule a complimentary discovery call? You can do so here: https://calendly.com/garymiles-successcoach/one-one-discovery-call

(05:57) Brought to you by Swimm.io.⁠⁠⁠⁠Start modernizing your mainframe faster with Swimm.Understand the what, why, and how of your mainframe code.Use AI to uncover critical code insights for seamless migration, refactoring, or system replacement.Are we looking at software engineering the wrong way?What if it's less about writing code and more about making better decisions in an ever-changing system?Learn a revolutionary approach to understanding complex software systems in my conversation with Tudor Girba, the CEO of feenk. We explore “Moldable Development,” a groundbreaking concept that challenges traditional views of software engineering. Learn why treating development as a decision-making process, supported by custom tools, is crucial for tackling today's software challenges, especially when dealing with legacy systems.Key topics discussed:Software Engineering as Decision-Making: Why software development is fundamentally about making informed decisions rather than just constructing systems.The Inefficiency of Reading Code: Developers spend over 50% of their time reading code, yet this activity remains unoptimized.Moldable Development: Learn how creating custom tools tailored to specific problems can revolutionize your workflow and decision-making process.Legacy Systems as Opportunities: Reframe legacy systems as value-creation opportunities instead of burdens.Glamorous Toolkit: Discover the innovative development environment enabling thousands of micro-tools for better system understanding.The Future of Development Environments: Explore how AI, moldable development, and tools like Glamorous Toolkit can coexist to solve diverse class of problems.This conversation will completely transform how you think about software development!  Timestamps:(00:01:57) Career Turning Points(00:08:29) Understanding How We Read Code(00:10:43) Software Engineering is a Decision-Making Activity(00:13:19) Reading Code is a Suboptimal Activity(00:16:44) Moldable Development(00:22:47) The Challenges with Legacy Systems(00:30:17) Moldable Development Workflow(00:46:02) Glamorous Toolkit(00:54:15) IDE, AI, and Glamorous Toolkit(01:00:36) Writing with Simon Wardley(01:03:01) 1 Tech Lead Wisdom_____Tudor Girba's BioTudor Girba is the CEO of feenk, a company focused on modernizing legacy systems. They do that through Moldable Development, a way of programming through contextual tools. They build Glamorous Toolkit, a free and open-source moldable development environment, to show how working through thousands of contextual tools per system can be practical. In 2014, Tudor received the prestigious Dahl-Nygaard Junior Prize for his work on modeling and visualisation of evolution and interplay of large numbers of objects.Follow Tudor:LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/girbaBluesky – bsky.app/profile/tudorgirba.comX – x.com/girbafeenk – feenk.comGlamorous Toolkit – gtoolkit.com

TT – Broken Logic and Government Inefficiency  In this episode, the teenagers (Deven and Ethan) discuss many of the illogical things the government has done for far too long. From stopping you from using your own property (or making you pay to use it), to trying to stop people from helping others, and more. They also talk about some good news, including government being cut and even 1 corrupt person possibly being arrested. www.RealPowerFamily.com Info@ClearSkyTrainer.com 833-Be-Do-Have (833-233-6428) News insert: http://www.newsy.com/

Physician executive Tim Wetherill discusses his article, "Why AI is the perfect neutral arbiter for health care claims." Tim explores how deeply embedded incentives, inefficiencies, and subjectivity in the current claims adjudication process create opportunities for manipulation and inefficiency. He explains how AI, when trained on clear, bias-free rules, can standardize decision-making and eliminate ambiguity, reducing the need for multiple vendors and decreasing billing errors. Tim argues that AI is uniquely positioned to serve as an unbiased third party—improving outcomes for health plans, providers, and ultimately, patients. His insights point to a future where fairness and efficiency drive health care claims resolution. Our presenting sponsor is Microsoft Dragon Copilot. Want to streamline your clinical documentation and take advantage of customizations that put you in control? What about the ability to surface information right at the point of care or automate tasks with just a click? Now, you can. Microsoft Dragon Copilot, your AI assistant for clinical workflow, is transforming how clinicians work. Offering an extensible AI workspace and a single, integrated platform, Dragon Copilot can help you unlock new levels of efficiency. Plus, it's backed by a proven track record and decades of clinical expertise and it's part of Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare–and it's built on a foundation of trust. Ease your administrative burdens and stay focused on what matters most with Dragon Copilot, your AI assistant for clinical workflow. VISIT SPONSOR → https://aka.ms/kevinmd SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended

The practice of pastoral visitation in homes has fallen on hard times. For many of our forefathers in the faith, however, it was deemed an essential part of ministry, enabling effective oversight of the souls of the people of God. This week, we 'revisit' the area of pastoral visitation, although for many of us, it may be the first time we've considered the nature and benefits of this practice for ourselves and those we may serve in the church.   Featured Resources: – 'Pastoral Visitation—A Needed Revival', James Howard Lynch, featured in the Banner of Truth Magazine, Issues 731–732 (August & September 2024). – Excerpts from Charles Bridges, The Christian Ministry, with an Inquiry into the Causes of its Inefficiency (1850; repr. Edinburgh: Banner of Truth, 2018), pp. 344–360. – Ian Hamilton audio taken from Pastoral Visitation – Excerpts from 'The Directory for the Public Worship of God' in The Westminster Confession, with Associated Historical Documents (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth, 2023), pp. 562, 574.   The artwork featured with this week's episode is Richard Norris Brooke's 'A Pastoral Visit' (1881, Public Domain, now at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D. C.)   Explore the work of the Banner of Truth: www.banneroftruth.org Subscribe to the Magazine (print/digital/both): www.banneroftruth.org/magazine Leave us your feedback or a testimony: www.speakpipe.com/magazinepodcast

Guest: Ori CarmelIn this milestone 50th episode of Untapped Philanthropy, we welcome Ori Carmel, co-founder of Sowen, to explore the challenges and opportunities in how the social sector measures impact. Ori discusses his latest research on data-driven decision-making, the inefficiencies plaguing philanthropy, and the role of systems thinking in creating sustainable change.To learn more about Sowen, visit: www.sowen.coTo review The State of Social Impact 2025 report by Sowen, click here.To learn more about Fluxx, visit: www.fluxx.ioTo learn more about NeonOne, visit: www.neonone.comEpisodes of Untapped Philanthropy are edited, mixed, and mastered by Rocket Skates Recording.

Media reports suggest that the rather haphazard attempts to restructure the US government could cost half a trillion dollars in lost tax revenues this year. Investors have not priced the restructuring as an efficiency improvement (more efficient government would boost both bonds and equities). While record wealth levels in the US suggest that the high fiscal deficit can be funded, losing tax revenue on this scale will raise concerns about sustainability at some point.

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Guest-host Jefferson Smith of the Democracy Nerd Podcast sits in for Thom Hartmann. Interview: Founder and CEO of Twenty Ideas Inc, Mike Biglan joins Jefferson Smith to break down the failures of Trump's meme inspired Department of Government Efficiency. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Driveway Beers PodcastDepartment of Government Inefficiency??Elon and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are taking a sledgehammer to the federal government workforce. But now he's started to lose judgements and getting his decisions overturned. Was there a more efficient and lower cost way of accomplishing his goals? Mike and Alex talk about the moves DOGE has made and Alex reveals some important information about himself. Do the fellas still support Elon or has he gone too far? #DOGE, #Elon, #Musk, #Trump, #President Please subscribe and rate this podcast on your podcast platforms like Apple and Spotify as it helps us a ton. Also like, comment, subscribe and share the video on Youtube. It really helps us get the show out to more people. We hope you enjoyed your time with us and we look forward to seeing you next time. Please visit us at https://drivewaybeerspodcast.com/donate/ to join The Driveway Club and buy us a bourbon! Buy us a bottle and we'll review it on a show!Leave us a comment and join the conversation on our discord at https://discord.gg/rN25SbjUSZ.Please visit our sponsors:Adam Chubbuck of Team Alpha Charlie Real Estate, 8221 Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD 21122, www.tacmd.com, (443) 457-9524. If you want a real estate agent that will treat your money like it's his own and provide you the best service as a buyer or seller, contact Adam at Team Alpha Charlie.If you want to sponsor the show, contact us at contact@drivewaybeerspodcast.comCheck out all our links here https://linktr.ee/drivewaybeerspodcast.comIf you're looking for sports betting picks, go to conncretelocks.com or send a message to Jeremy Conn at Jconn22@gmail.comFacebook Page https://www.facebook.com/drivewaybeerspodcast/#podcast #whiskey #bourbon

Inefficiency and waste are undeniably the chief characteristics of government projects, yet Mike wonders why millions of Canadians want more. Interview of the year with Robert Bryce on the devastation of net zero. Is Canada committing economic suicide? Plus a Shocking Stat, Goofy Award, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the podcast, Steve Moore, former senior economic advisor to President Donald Trump, discussed the economic impact of recent and past administrations. He highlighted President Biden's policies, including the Keystone XL pipeline shutdown and increased debt, which he argued were intentionally harmful. Moore further praised President Trump's initiatives, such as deregulation and tax cuts, which he believes are deflationary. He noted that Biden's spending contributed to rapidly rising inflation, now at 2.5%. Moore also discussed the potential of President Trump's deal with Ukraine for critical minerals and the U.S.'s untapped mineral resources, emphasizing the need for domestic mining to reduce dependence on foreign sources.You can follow Steve on X (formerly Twitter) by searching for his handle: @StephenMoore. You can also learn more about his latest work with Unleash Prosperity by visiting their website: CommitteeToUnleashProsperity.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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In this must-listen episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano exposes how the Democrat Party lost its way following their 2024 election defeat. From non-stop cries of a “constitutional crisis” to unapologetic support for a bloated administrative state and failed institutions, Professor Giordano dissects the core issues that pushed voters away. Discover how taxpayer funds are being funneled into NGOs that promote polarizing agendas, why selective outrage over Elon Musk's efforts to cut waste underscores a deeper hypocrisy, and how the real constitutional crisis lies in America's drift from the Founders' vision. If you're fed up with wasteful spending, double standards, and the erosion of federalism, this episode will show you exactly why it's time to restore limited government and bring accountability back to Washington.   Episode Highlights: Unraveling the 2024 Election Loss: Learn how the Democrat Party's defense of wasteful programs, misguided priorities, and unpopular policies led to their downfall. Hypocrisy & Selective Outrage: Explore how figures like Senate Minority Leader Schumer and Michael Steele target Elon Musk while ignoring long-standing government overreach, from IRS abuses to FISA violations. Restoring the Founders' Vision: Understand how far we've strayed from true federalism and why curbing the ever-growing administrative state is essential for protecting American freedoms.  

In May of 1871, Charles Haddon Spurgeon contributed an article to The Sword and Trowel on the kind of ministry, and the kind of minister, needed by the churches, and how such ministers might be raised up.  Spurgeon's blend of sanctified common sense and discerning, even wry commentary on trends current in his own day will, it is hoped, stimulate thought on the sort of ministry the Scriptures encourage us to pursue and foster.   Featured Article: – 'The Ministry Needed by the Churches', C. H. Spurgeon, The Sword and Trowel, May 1871, featured in the Banner of Truth Magazine, Issue 20 (April 1960).   Related Resources: Charles Bridges, The Christian Ministry: With an Inquiry into the Causes of its Inefficiency (https://banneroftruth.org/store/church-ministry/the-christian-ministry/) Charles Spurgeon, Lectures to my Students (https://banneroftruth.org/store/church-ministry/lectures-to-my-students/) Charles Spurgeon, The Pastor in Prayer (https://banneroftruth.org/store/christian-living/the-pastor-in-prayer/)     Explore the work of the Banner of Truth: www.banneroftruth.org Subscribe to the Magazine (print/digital/both): www.banneroftruth.org/magazine Leave us a voice message: www.speakpipe.com/magazinepodcast

'The ongoing debate between self-reliance and imports in India's defence sector is often riddled with misinformation and confusion, where facts become the casualty,' says Swasti Rao, ThePrint Consulting Editor & Foreign Policy Expert Swasti Rao explains----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/iaf-chiefs-anger-at-hal-is-justified-the-cost-of-inefficiency-is-borne-by-pilots/2495153/

SUMMARYIn this episode of "Right About Now," host Ryan Alford is joined by Chris Hansen and David Caldwell for a dynamic discussion on the current business climate, political developments, and cryptocurrency. Chris shares insights on the market's reaction to political actions, particularly those of former President Trump, and the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency. David, an ex-NFL player and business consultant, emphasizes the need for business-minded leaders in government for better efficiency and accountability. The episode also touches on the resurgence of sports card collecting and its financial potential, offering listeners a blend of optimism and critical analysis.TAKEAWAYSCurrent business climate and its challenges for entrepreneursPolitical developments and their impact on the economyThe role of business leaders in government and governance efficiencyRecent political actions, particularly those related to former President TrumpCryptocurrency market trends and institutional investmentLiquidity issues in the cryptocurrency market following the FTX crashThe potential of XRP and its role in disrupting traditional banking systemsThe resurgence of sports card collecting as a hobby and investmentThe intersection of politics and business, including policy implicationsThe importance of adaptability and long-term perspectives in business and investing If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, join Ryan's newsletter https://ryanalford.com/newsletter/ to get Ferrari level advice daily for FREE. Learn how to build a 7 figure business from your personal brand by signing up for a FREE introduction to personal branding https://ryanalford.com/personalbranding. Learn more by visiting our website at www.ryanisright.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford.

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: American Marc Fogel lands on US soil after years in Russian prison Musk details sluggish federal retirement process at old Pennsylvania mine Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 / 5 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Danny Polishchuk joins Fox Across America With Jimmy Failla to share his thoughts on the evolution of cancel culture over the last 15 years. Jimmy explains why President Trump is spot on for calling out FEMA's lackluster response to recent natural disasters, particularly the wildfires in Southern California and Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. Jenny Failla checks in to give her take on Trump's extremely busy first week back in the White House. PLUS, Lincoln Failla stops by to tell us his picks for the NFC and AFC Championship games. [00:00:00] President Trump slams FEMA during North Carolina visit [00:37:20] Danny Polishchuk [00:55:50] Danny Polishchuk part two [01:14:10] Jenny Failla [01:39:03] Lincoln Failla Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer revealed the results of his committee's investigation into federal telework, including the fact that “over 50%” of federal workers are remote, often three to five days in a week, leaving some buildings largely empty. Additional interviews with former Deputy National Security Advisor Victoria Coates and Dr. Holly Lucille of Pure Health.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have been horrific to witness and even more so to live through. But could they have been avoided? If not avoided, could an effective governmental response mitigated the damage to the error? Was it climate change or government inefficiency which exacerbated an already bad situation? Are there any generational differences of opinion? In this week's Trading Perspectives, Sam Clement and John Norris discuss the wildfires in California and debate whether it had to be as bad as it has been.

Vehicle fuel efficiency requirements, also known as Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards, were enacted in response to the 1970s oil embargo. But CAFE regulations have been buffeted by energy politics since that time. Once in office, President-elect Donald Trump is expected to carry on that tradition. Also in this episode: Homeowners affected by natural disasters have mortgage relief options, employers in expensive areas invest in manufactured housing and tech giants (still) dominate the stock market.

Vehicle fuel efficiency requirements, also known as Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards, were enacted in response to the 1970s oil embargo. But CAFE regulations have been buffeted by energy politics since that time. Once in office, President-elect Donald Trump is expected to carry on that tradition. Also in this episode: Homeowners affected by natural disasters have mortgage relief options, employers in expensive areas invest in manufactured housing and tech giants (still) dominate the stock market.

Vehicle fuel efficiency requirements, also known as Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards, were enacted in response to the 1970s oil embargo. But CAFE regulations have been buffeted by energy politics since that time. Once in office, President-elect Donald Trump is expected to carry on that tradition. Also in this episode: Homeowners affected by natural disasters have mortgage relief options, employers in expensive areas invest in manufactured housing and tech giants (still) dominate the stock market.

Vehicle fuel efficiency requirements, also known as Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards, were enacted in response to the 1970s oil embargo. But CAFE regulations have been buffeted by energy politics since that time. Once in office, President-elect Donald Trump is expected to carry on that tradition. Also in this episode: Homeowners affected by natural disasters have mortgage relief options, employers in expensive areas invest in manufactured housing and tech giants (still) dominate the stock market.

In this episode, John Solomon invites Marjorie Taylor Greene to discuss her plans to lead congressional efforts on government restructuring, focusing on cutting wasteful spending, eliminating outdated programs, and increasing accountability. She highlights collaboration with figures like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and efficiency to serve the American people better.

Thomas Hogg is an entrepreneur, author, and business leader with a wealth of experience in building companies from the ground up. Thomas Hogg reveals how complex tax codes and government inefficiencies harm small businesses and taxpayers. From urban design and healthcare reform to creating walkable cities, Thomas shares solutions for improving public policy and building a stronger economy. Discover the unexpected links between urban planning, public health, and economic growth. Learn how policy decisions shape our daily lives and explore practical ways to foster innovation and fairness.

What I learned from rereading James J. Hill: Empire Builder by Michael P. Malone. ----Ramp gives you everything you need to control spend, watch your costs, and optimize your financial operations —all on a single platform. Make history's greatest entrepreneurs proud by going to Ramp and learning how they can help your business control your costs and save more. ----Founders Notes gives you the ability to learn from history's greatest entrepreneurs on demand. You can search all my notes and highlights from every book I've ever read for the podcast. Get access to Founders Notes here. ----Join my free email newsletter to get my top 10 highlights from every book----Notes and highlights from the episode: —He had unlimited energy, was stubborn, had a temper, was supremely arrogant and he did more to transform the northern frontier of the United States than any other single individual.—One of the things he learned from history and biography: The power of one dynamic individual: Like so many other nineteenth-century youths, young Jim Hill fell under the spell of Napoleon. He came to believe in the strength of will, the power of one dynamic individual to change the world, the conquering hero. (He says that the railroad entrepreneurs conquered the distance between remote communities in the American west)—He accustomed himself to handle a large workload.—If you want to know whether you are destined to be a success or a failure in life, you can easily find out. The test is simple and it is infallible: Are you able to save money? If not, drop out. You will lose. You may think not, but you will lose as sure as you live. The seed of success is not in you. –James J. Hill—He held people's attention as he engaged them in characteristic rapid-fire, highly animated conversation, gesturing expansively and driving home his point with jabbing motions of his hands—the embodiment of high energy.—He worked incredibly hard, sometimes laboring late into the night, falling asleep at the desk, then getting up for a swim in the river and a cup of black coffee, then going back to work.—“Rebates existed in other industries. I just applied them to oil.” Rockefeller said. [Don't copy the what, copy the how]  —John D: The Founding Father of the Rockefellers by David Freeman Hawke. (Founders #254)—"The very best employee at any job at any level of responsibility is the person who generally believes that this is their last job working for someone. The next thing they'll start will be their own. — Max Levchin in The Founders: The Story of PayPal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley by Jimmy Soni. (Founders #233)—Hill drank little, worked hard, and confined his socializing to respectable settings. As always, he read incessantly. He permitted himself few distractions in his relentless drive to achieve wealth and status.—Inefficiency disturbs him greatly.—James J. Hill loved eliminating steps.—Genius has the fewest moving parts.—Hill limited the number of details. Then he makes every detail perfect.—Hill called vertical integration, rational integration.—Hill always gets out quickly in front of the emerging trend.—Hill had an entirely pragmatic business personality. When competition suited him in a market, he competed fiercely. But when competition became wasteful to him, he did not hesitate to end it, even if this meant joining with old enemies and creating a monopoly.—Hill was making profits owning steamboats. Then a competitor from Canada starts running the same route and the rates and profits dwindle. Hill discovers a neglected maritime law that prohibited foreign ships from operating in American waters. Hill then persuades the US Treasury Department to enforce the law against his competitor. The competitor has to transfer ownership to an American. After that Hill then merges with that competitor and forges another monopoly.—This railroad is my monument. — James J Hill—As man emerged into history, he became a road maker; the better the road, the more advanced his development. — James J. Hill.—By 1885 Railroads brought in twice the revenue than the federal government.Railroads were the nations largest employer.The railroaders were the largest private land holders in the country.They owned more than 10% of land in the United States.—Hill identified an opportunity hiding in plain sight: Unlike most who viewed the Saint Paul and Pacific as a near-worthless derelict, Hill viewed it as a miracle waiting to happen, a potentially wondrous enterprise simply lacking competent leadership. He studied the road constantly, reading every scrap of information he could find about it and boring anyone who would listen with endless detail as to what it could one day be.—He possessed a priceless advantage compared with most other nineteenth-century rail titans. Rather than coming from the outside world of finance, as most of them did, he arose from the inside world of freighting and transportation, and he knew this world in all its complexities. He was about to demonstrate how certain well-established, regional capitalists on the frontier could challenge and even best larger eastern interests.—Being obsessed is an edge. Hill was obsessed getting control of the bankrupt Saint Paul & Pacific rail line:  Hill, who knew the road better than anyone else, constantly argued to his friends, the potential prize defied description. He seemed completely fixated on the project. Many years later, his friend recalled that Jim had spoken of it to him “probably several hundred times” during the mid-1870s.—James J. Hill finds what he is best at in the world at, at 40 years old, in a field where he had no direct experience.—“It pays to be where the money is spent” — James J Hill—James J. Hill was very easy to interface with. He had an easy to understand organizing principle for his company. Hills credo: What we want is the best possible line, shortest distance, lowest grades, and least curvature that we can build.—He had appreciation for those who had dirt underneath their fingernails.—Many observers would later compare Hill with Villard. The comparison was inevitable. “While Hill was building carefully and checking his costs minutely Villard built in ignorance of costs.” Like other transcontinental plungers, Villard did in fact build rapidly and poorly, much of his main line would later have to be torn up and rebuilt. He had rushed to get the massive land grants. Amid mounting deficits and acrimony, Villard was then forced to resign the presidency of the NP in 1884.—Find what you are good at and pound away at it forever.—He simply could not delegate authority and live with the outcome.—Hill on how to build a railroad: Work, hard work, intelligent work, and then more work. — James J Hill.—They managed the finances of the railroad in a highly conservative and prudent manner.  Hill advocated and practiced a policy of plowing large percentages of profits directly back into the property, knowing that the best defense against invading railroads was a better-built system that could operate at lower rates.—Give me Swedes, snuff and whiskey, and I'll build a railroad through hell. — James J. Hill—From the Hour of Fate: James J. Hill had built the Great Northern with deliberate thrift and brutal efficiency. His railroad would become among the most profitable in the Northwest. He didn't need JP Morgan the way other railroad executives did. (Financial strength was kryptonite to JP Morgan)—He cared most about freight, never frills.—The life of James J. Hill certainly demonstrates the impact one willful individual can have on the course of history.—I've made my mark on the surface of the earth and they can't wipe it out. — James J Hill.----“I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested so my poor wallet suffers. ” — GarethBe like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast