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In Episode 422, Madden and Kolsky have a quick Chelsea FC digression before they dive on in to:
In Episode 421, Madden and Kolsky return after too long of a break to get into a wealth of pop culture, some of it very excellent, at least whatever they can remember of:
In this episode of 'Inspired to Lead,' host Talia Meshiach sits down with Shifra Kolsky, the Chief Accounting Officer at Discover Financial Services. Shifra shares her inspirational journey from overcoming the loss of her father during her teenage years, to working through high school and college, and eventually climbing the corporate ladder. With a special focus on balancing a high-powered career with family responsibilities, Shifra opens up about the importance of self-belief, continuous learning, and effective communication. She discusses her motivations, the challenges she faced regarding Shabbos and Yom Tov in a corporate environment, and the significance of a supportive workplace culture. Listeners will gain insights on the value of asking for growth opportunities, the power of mentorship, and the joy of contributing to both family and community. 00:00 Introduction to Inspired to Lead 01:24 Interview with Shifra Kolsky Begins 02:35 Shifra's Role at Discover Financial Services 06:18 Balancing Family and Career 07:23 Shifra's Early Life and Career Path 23:43 Challenges and Mentorship in Shifra's Career 30:20 Balancing Family and Career Responsibilities 31:15 Navigating Maternity Leave in Corporate America 33:09 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Climbing the Corporate Ladder 34:47 The Importance of Asking for Opportunities 38:04 Creating a Supportive Work Environment 41:04 Balancing Religious Observance with Corporate Demands 46:28 Leadership and Personal Growth 52:14 Final Reflections and Advice About Shifra Kolsky: Kolsky has been with Discover over 15 years and was promoted to Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer in 2020. She was instrumental in driving several key initiatives, including significant accounting changes, major technology implementations and the adoption of robotic process automation in the finance function. She is the executive sponsor of Discover's Jewish Affinity Group. Prior to working for Discover, Kolsky was in public accounting in the audit practice at Deloitte and Arthur Andersen. In addition to her role at Discover, Kolsky is also active in her community, volunteering with No Shame On U, an organization dedicated to ending the stigma associated with mental health conditions; the Chicago chapter of The JWE; and the Kehillah Fund, which supports Jewish educational institutions in the Chicago area. Kolsky's husband is a rabbi who teaches in Jewish day schools and high schools. They have four children and two fabulous kids-in-law. https://www.linkedin.com/in/shifrakolsky Powered By Roth & Co The JWE For guest suggestions, please email Talia: podcast@thejwe.org
In Episode 420, Madden and Kolsky get into some dentistry (and periodontistry?) before circling around to:
In Episode 419, Madden and Kolsky are squeezing a taping into a naptime, so it's right on into:
In Episode 418, Madden and Kolsky return from an unscheduled absence to revisit the world of pop culture, blasting through:
In Episode 417, Madden and Kolsky get right down to business because Kolsky has important activities to get to (specifically a 3-year-old's dance performance):
In Episode 416, Madden and Kolsky get into the transition from winter to spring and the many traps this season presents before shifting over to:
In Episode 415, Madden and Kolsky briefly recount Derek's London experience before diving into:
In Episode 414, Madden and Kolsky are pressed for time after missing last week, so it's some quick pleasantries and right into:
In Episode 413, Madden and Kolsky give you everything they've got about the Super Bowl (which amounts to approximately 47 seconds of content) before locking in on:
In Episode 412, Madden and Kolsky have a quick chat about vacations and the city of New Orleans before focusing in on:
In Episode 411, Madden and Kolsky spend some time whining about the cold weather and their various maladies before sucking it up and getting to:
In Episode 410, Madden and Kolsky are both suffering from a little case of winter doldrums, but buck up after a few minutes of whining to get into:
In Episode 409, Madden and Kolsky have a quick post-holiday catch-up before diving right into:
In Episode 408, Madden and Kolsky catch up after a week off, including a brief description of Kolsky's London Getaway, before locking in on:
In Episode 407, Madden and Kolsky return after an extended break and before another one, and now need to apologize to everyone who may be offended by a bumpy open and the loss of Kolsky's primary microphone after approximately seven minutes, but nevertheless pursue conversations about:
In Episode 406, Madden and Kolsky spend a few minutes discussing mixtapes with an air of nostalgia before they lock into:
In Episode 405, Madden and Kolsky are on the clock and in their feelings, so it's a sprint through:
In Episode 404, Madden and Kolsky hit the ground running after an off-air election conversation with a little Halloween recap before getting into:
SAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.com
In this 15 minute companion podcast, Jon Reed asks Esteban Kolksy about the highlights of his "Beyond Gen AI" panel - and why active inference AI shook up the AI conversation this week. Active inference AI still has a lot to prove, but because it is *not* from the deep learning area of AI, its promise lies in moving beyond probabilistic AI (correlations) into a causal form of AI with a world model. In turn, the contrast highlights the shortcomings of LLMs, and gives Kolsky an AI to consider that he hasn't skewered on LinkedIn. For more on active interference AI, check out the work of Denise Holt, who appeared on the panel and keynoted at CCE. Also check out the work of Dr. Karl Friston of active inference AI vendor Verses. One Holt blog post: https://deniseholt.us/active-inference-ai-the-future-of-enterprise-operations-and-industry-innovation/
SAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.com
For part one of this on-site podcast from Constellation Connected Enterprise 2024, we have the triumphant return of Jon's sparring partner and occasional enterprise muse Esteban Kolsky, who has launched a new customer intelligence venture with Alan Berkson. Why? And how has this re-inspired Kolsky? We get into the context of the stale and/or noisy approach to enterprise advisory, and how Kolsky found a way out of his LinkedIn AI vinegar posts, without backing down from his AI criticism. Note: the AI part of this conversation, including how active inference AI shook up CCE 2024, is in the shorter companion podcast. Note: if you believe in unscripted, unsponsored unfiltered enterprise convos like these, consider a rating or share, it matters.
For part one of this on-site podcast from Constellation Connected Enterprise 2024, we have the triumphant return of Jon's sparring partner and occasional enterprise muse Esteban Kolsky, who has launched a new customer intelligence venture with Alan Berkson. Why? And how has this re-inspired Kolsky? We get into the context of the stale and/or noisy approach to enterprise advisory, and how Kolsky found a way out of his LinkedIn AI vinegar posts, without backing down from his AI criticism. Note: the AI part of this conversation, including how active inference AI shook up CCE 2024, is in the shorter companion podcast. Note: if you believe in unscripted, unsponsored unfiltered enterprise convos like these, consider a rating or share, it matters.
In this 15 minute companion podcast, Jon Reed asks Esteban Kolksy about the highlights of his "Beyond Gen AI" panel - and why active inference AI shook up the AI conversation this week. Active inference AI still has a lot to prove, but because it is *not* from the deep learning area of AI, its promise lies in moving beyond probabilistic AI (correlations) into a causal form of AI with a world model. In turn, the contrast highlights the shortcomings of LLMs, and gives Kolsky an AI to consider that he hasn't skewered on LinkedIn. For more on active interference AI, check out the work of Denise Holt, who appeared on the panel and keynoted at CCE. Also check out the work of Dr. Karl Friston of active inference AI vendor Verses. One Holt blog post: https://deniseholt.us/active-inference-ai-the-future-of-enterprise-operations-and-industry-innovation/
In Episode 403, Madden and Kolsky briefly address their respective levels of exhaustion before jumping right into:
In Episode 402, Madden and Kolsky discuss their great lost episode, and attempt to recreate some of the magic you missed last week as they cover:
In Episode 401, Madden and Kolsky discuss Derek's work-cation and his exclusive property on Haven't-Seen-Harry-Potter Island before locking in on:
In Episode 400, Madden and Kolsky discuss Derek's San Francisco escapades and marvel at the longevity of this silly podcast before getting into:
In Episode 399, Madden and Kolsky prepare to overcome a late recording time and Derek's long week before diving into:
In Episode 397, Madden and Kolsky are doing it after dark again, with LOTS to catch up on, beginning with a recap of their IRL meetup for a Pearl Jam concert, but moving on to:
In Episode 397, Madden and Kolsky are staying up late again, so it's right on into:
In Episode 396, Madden and Kolsky don't bother with small talk because somebody is UPSET as they get into:
In Episode 395, Madden and Kolsky talk a little Lollapalooza before homing in on:
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Susan Slusser joins Brooks & Kolsky to discuss Logan Webb and Heliot Ramos being named to the 2024 NL All-Star TeamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5-17 Tolbert & Kolsky Hour 2: Jung Hoo Lee Out for the Season See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Athletic's Marcus Thompson joins Tom Tolbert & Matt Kolsky to discuss offseason options for the Warriors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5-17 Tolbert & Kolsky Hour 3: Do We Really Want to Know Our Favorite Athlete's Beliefs?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former ESPN personality & current host of The Right Time podcast Bomani Jones joins Tom Tolbert & Matt Kolsky to discuss Scottie Scheffler's arrest & NBA playoffsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5-17 Tolbert & Kolsky Hour 4: Best Off Season Options for the WarriorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi joins Tom Tolbert & Matt Kolsky to give updates on the Giants injuries & what's been the biggest failure with the farm system? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5-16 Tolbert & Kolsky Hour 2: What We Need to See from the Giants See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5-16 Tolbert & Kolsky Hour 3: Predictions for the 49ers 2024 Schedule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ESPN NBA reporter Marc Spears joins Tom Tolbert & Matt Kolsky & believes the Warriors need to add a big name this offseasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5-17 Tolbert & Kolsky Hour 1: Steve Kerr Speaks on His Future as Warriors Coach See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Giants 1st baseman JT Snow joins Tom Tolbert & Matt Kolsky to discuss how the Giants offense improvesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5-16 Tolbert & Kolsky Hour 4: A Weird & Kinky Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.