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At 22, Brendan Foody is both the youngest Conversations with Tyler guest ever and the youngest unicorn founder on record. His company Mercor hires the experts who train frontier AI models—from poets grading verse to economists building evaluation frameworks—and has become one of the fastest-growing startups in history. Tyler and Brendan discuss why Mercor pays poets $150 an hour, why AI labs need rubrics more than raw text, whether we should enshrine the aesthetic standards of past eras rather than current ones, how quickly models are improving at economically valuable tasks, how long until AI can stump Cass Sunstein, the coming shift toward knowledge workers building RL environments instead of doing repetitive analysis, how to interview without falling for vibes, why nepotism might make a comeback as AI optimizes everyone's cover letters, scaling the Thiel Fellowship 100,000X, what his 8th-grade donut empire taught him about driving out competition, the link between dyslexia and entrepreneurship, dining out and dating in San Francisco, Mercor's next steps, and more. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links, or watch the full video on the new dedicated Conversations with Tyler channel. Recorded October 16th, 2025. Other ways to connect Follow us on X and Instagram Follow Tyler on X Follow Brendan on X Sign up for our newsletter Join our Discord Email us: cowenconvos@mercatus.gmu.edu Learn more about Conversations with Tyler and other Mercatus Center podcasts here. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Hiring poets to teach AI 00:05:29 - Measuring real-world AI progress  00:13:25 - Why rubrics are the new oil  00:18:44 - Enshrining taste in LLMs 00:22:38 - Turning society into one giant RL machine 00:26:37 - When AI will stump experts 00:30:46 - AI and employment 00:35:05 - Why vibes-based hiring fails 00:39:55 - Solving labor market matching problems  00:45:01 - Scaling the Thiel Fellowship  00:48:11 - A hypothetical gap year 00:50:31 - Donuts, debates, and dyslexia 00:56:15 - Dating and dining out 00:59:01 - Mercor's next steps

In this Emory University series episode of Nurse Converse, host Rebeca Leon sits down with Dr. JoEllen “Ellen” Schimmels, Interim Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Specialty Director, and Dr. Nicholas Giordano, Assistant Professor at the Emory School of Nursing, for an honest conversation about resilience, burnout, and the realities nurses face in today's healthcare system.Grounded in both research and lived experience, the episode explores how burnout, moral distress, workplace violence, and systemic inequities shape the profession—and what meaningful solutions look like at both the individual and organizational levels.You'll hear:What burnout really looks like today and why so many nurses feel stretched beyond capacity.How ethical, political, and structural pressures—including staffing, documentation burden, bias, and policy constraints—fuel moral distress.The impact of bullying, incivility, and silencing within nursing and healthcare hierarchies.System-level strategies that make a difference, from safe staffing and supportive leadership to resilience programs and workplace redesign.How nurses can stay aligned with their values while advocating for themselves, their colleagues, and their patients.Whether you're a bedside nurse, leader, or student, this episode offers validation, clarity, and hopeful direction for creating healthier environments where nurses can truly thrive.>>From Burnout to Balance—7 Resilience Boosters for NursesJump Ahead to Listen: [00:01:10] Resilience in nursing. [00:03:27] Burnout across the healthcare workforce. [00:09:25] Burnout challenges faced by new nurses. [00:11:56] Core drivers contributing to nursing burnout. [00:15:29] Moral distress and its connection to burnout. [00:19:11] The broader landscape of burnout in the nursing profession. [00:21:40] Stigma surrounding nurses seeking support. [00:25:40] Barriers tied to mental health stigma in clinical settings. [00:28:33] Obstacles to accessing mental health resources. [00:31:48] Silence, underreporting, and their impact on burnout. [00:35:59] National recognition of healthcare worker burnout as a crisis. [00:39:31] The role of collective care and team support. [00:44:55] Prioritizing nurse safety and psychological well-being. [00:47:23] Resilience and mindfulness training for clinical teams. [00:49:40] Elevating the nursing voice and improving reporting processes. [00:55:17] Advocating for professional values in nursing. [00:57:10] Practicing sustainable self-care as a nurse. [01:00:24] Nursing professional development and building advocacy skills. [01:05:06] Measuring well-being and burnout within the clinician workforce. [01:09:03] System-level factors driving burnout. For more information, full transcript and videos visit Nurse.org/podcastJoin our newsletter at nurse.org/joinInstagram: @nurse_orgTikTok: @nurse.orgFacebook: @nurse.orgYouTube: Nurse.org

  My guest today is Jill Lublin, a woman I've had the joy of knowing for many years and one of the most successful entrepreneurs in her field. Jill is a Media Magnet with more than 25 years of experience, a world-renowned publicity expert, an international speaker, and a four-time best-selling author.    Throughout her remarkable career, Jill has shared the stage with icons such as Tony Robbins, Barbara Corcoran, and Jack Canfield, and has helped over 100,000 clients amplify their visibility using her signature media and publicity formulas. Her work transforms how entrepreneurs are seen and heard, helping them attract the right opportunities, clients, and income with ease.    Jill's powerful teachings come to life in her Media Mastery Intensive and her monthly Kindness Circles, where she blends strategic wisdom with a heart-centered approach to business.    In our inspiring conversation, Jill and I explore:    - Why public relations is always happening, even when you're not aware of it   - How to gain media attention by identifying a real problem and positioning yourself as the solution   - Crafting messages that serve your audience's needs, rather than simply listing your achievements   - Using local media to grow visibility and why traditional publicity still matters in a digital world   - Measuring your ROI and understanding the true value of earned media versus paid advertising   - Connecting with the right audience as the key to authentic and effective publicity    This episode is filled with practical magic for entrepreneurs ready to become visible, expand their influence, and share their work with the world in bigger ways.    Subscribe now so you'll never miss an episode and leave us a review! It really helps us know which content resonates with you the most.    Join our Feminine Business Magic Facebook Group (https://tinyurl.com/ygdkw7ce)  with your host, Julie Foucht. This is a community of women dedicated to connecting, supporting, and celebrating each other in growing businesses that honor their Divine Feminine while filling their bank accounts abundantly.    Resources mentioned:    Take the Witchpreneur Quiz and discover which Feminine Magic is your Key to Financial Success. (https://bit.ly/witchpreneur-quiz)    Purchase Love-Based Feminine Marketing (https://tinyurl.com/ydmzb6qz)          Jill Lublin's Free Gift:  Download Jill's Publicity Action Guide for free at https://JillLublin.com/guide      **Contact Jill Lublin via Facebook or https://jilllublin.com/**    **Connect with Julie Foucht via Facebook (https://tinyurl.com/yeb82uuj) or email at https://juliefoucht.com/** 

How do you know if your team is doing a good job? In this first of a two-part series, we bring together leaders from medicine, neuroscience, and crisis response to explore what team performance really means — and how to measure it beyond outcomes.

Alliance of Women Executives founder Vicki Edelman Tate joins Kellen Coleman to discuss how AWE supports young women in Palm Beach County through scholarships, laptops, and long-term educational support.In this episode, Vicki shares how the Alliance of Women Executives started with a $150 donation, how the organization has supported 152 scholarship recipients including first-generation college students, and why donor support is urgently needed for laptops and student resources as college costs continue to rise.Vicki Edelman Tate is the President and Founder of the Alliance of Women Executives, a Palm Beach County-based nonprofit focused on helping young women begin college successfully.Alliance of Women Executives websitehttps://aweinc.orgContactvicki@aweinc.orgRecorded December 22 at 9:45am ESTPlatform DiversifiedGame.comYouTube Chapters0:00 Welcome and quick tech setup with Kellen Coleman and Vicki Tate0:49 Headshots, AI, and keeping it real about time and aging1:38 Interview setup and how Vicki approaches conversations4:55 Vicki Tate introduces herself, President and Founder of Alliance of Women Executives5:51 What AWE does, scholarships, laptops, and supporting young women in Palm Beach County6:23 How AWE started, Vicki's background and building it from scratch8:51 First donors, starting with $150 and establishing credibility10:39 Dalton School, upbringing, privilege, and perspective on giving back13:46 Measuring success, 152 scholarship recipients and first-generation impact15:55 Donors during economic uncertainty, inflation, and giving behavior17:35 Why small donations matter, time, talent, and dollars20:14 Real-life impact moment, meeting a former scholarship recipient21:49 Choosing service over writing a book and living a full life22:36 The Nias Foundation, grantmaking, compliance, and nonprofit excellence25:20 How foundations grow money, endowments, and investing strategies26:57 Debt-free living, saving first, and generational wealth principles29:17 The future of AWE, laptop needs, scholarship growth, and stability31:27 Does major matter, passion, and why college is not for everyone33:35 Student challenges, foster care, homelessness, teen moms, language barriers34:52 Why zip code does not equal wealth or stability36:42 Appearances versus reality, living above means, and money truth37:44 The importance of giving and helping your community38:14 Where to find AWE and Vicki, website, LinkedIn, and immediate needs40:02 Tech sponsorship, CES, and thoughtful donor spending42:06 Final thoughts, sharing the mission, and how to help44:04 Final urgency, laptops matter and one donor can change everythingDGP&x%

We all have room for growth. Yet sometimes our progress gets stalled, and we get discouraged. This discouragement might be because we are measuring the wrong thing. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Ted Witzig Jr. helps correct this mistake and teaches us to measure from the bottom-up.    Show notes:  Measuring human growth can be tricky. We often evaluate our progress by measuring from one of three perspectives:  From top-down: This happens when we measure the gap between who we are and who we want to ideally be. For lofty goals, this measurement often leaves us discouraged. The gap becomes a continual reminder we are "way off the mark" and we live in failure.  Side-to-side: This happens when we measure ourselves by comparing ourselves with others. This can have a mixture of reactions. On the one hand, we might have an inflated view of our progress and become lax in our growth. Or on the other hand, we can feel deflated and have an inferior view of our progress and become discouraged. From bottom-up: This happens when we measure progress by remembering where we started and being thankful for how far God has helped us. This measurement approach tends to promote a healthier view of growth. With this approach, we are encouraged to take the next step.  Measuring from the bottom up is made possible when we have an accurate view of God. Sometimes we have the idea that God is far, with arms crossed, waiting for us to achieve his standards. Rather, God is with us wherever we are and prompting us to take the next step. He calls us to a life of discipleship whereby he is present in all our learning and growing.   

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3246: Greg Audino challenges the tendency to judge others based on their visible circumstances, using therapy animals as a lens to explore how struggle is deeply personal and context-dependent. He argues that meaningful progress often stems from action itself, not just outcomes, and that understanding others requires humility, not comparison. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/invisible-illness/the-metric-of-struggle-5705ef229228 Quotes to ponder: "We need progress to feel happy, and progress is birthed by action, whether or not that action accomplishes what it initially set out to." "Nearly all judgement and assessment towards others is derived from how we perceive their outer circumstances." "Depending on where you get your information from, you'll hear different sides of the story." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3246: Greg Audino challenges the tendency to judge others based on their visible circumstances, using therapy animals as a lens to explore how struggle is deeply personal and context-dependent. He argues that meaningful progress often stems from action itself, not just outcomes, and that understanding others requires humility, not comparison. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/invisible-illness/the-metric-of-struggle-5705ef229228 Quotes to ponder: "We need progress to feel happy, and progress is birthed by action, whether or not that action accomplishes what it initially set out to." "Nearly all judgement and assessment towards others is derived from how we perceive their outer circumstances." "Depending on where you get your information from, you'll hear different sides of the story." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your brand isn't losing to competitors, it's getting flattened by “good enough.”In a world where AI can generate passable B2B content in seconds, bland isn't safe. It's fatal.In this episode, Dan Schwer of Rippling breaks down what brand actually looks like inside a 6.000-person SaaS company with a creative team of 15. We go straight at the uncomfortable stuff: why “brand vs. demand” is a lazy (and expensive) debate, how a brand refresh becomes a business lever (not a design hobby), and what it takes to keep quality high when the org is moving at startup speed and the pipeline still wants receipts.If you're still treating brand as the “pretty layer” on top of performance, this one's going to sting — in a useful way.We also cover:Brand ROI without the fantasy math: Measuring impact through speed, scale, and craft.The “brand vs. demand” trap: Why the fight is fake — and what actually drives pipeline.Video as the new moat: Product launches, customer stories, and earning attention in B2B.AI won't fix bad taste: Where AI helps, where it slows you down, and why judgment still wins.

2026 "has big shoes to fill" when it comes to the Big Tech front, says Kevin Hincks. He believes 2025's AI rally will face headwinds when it comes to matching gains, but tailwinds backing AI memory chip stocks like Micron (MU) prove tech has legs to run. One corner of the market potentially running out steam: the metals race between silver and gold. Kevin also discusses breaking news in Tesla's (TSLA) deliveries, which fell year-over-year. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Ever asked a tree how it feels about humans?This tree had opinions…Trees are living, aware beings with dynamic energy fields that respond to human intention, attitude, and presence.In this video, Wolfgang demonstrates how to measure the size of a tree's force field using a dowsing rod, and shows something surprising:the tree's aura changes significantly depending on whether the approach is respectful or rude.You'll see:• how far a tree's energy field extends• how attitude and intention affect living biofields• how to use a dowsing rod for yes/no communication• how trees respond emotionally and energetically to humansAt one point, Wolfgang engages the tree in a direct yes/no conversation—revealing how it actually feels about humans and interaction.This experiment highlights an important principle in energy work:consciousness responds to consciousness.Your imagination, body sensations, and intuitive signals act as communication tools—allowing you to interact directly with living energy fields.You may notice sensations such as:• resistance or pull in the dowsing rod• changes in pressure or tingling• emotional feedback• subtle shifts in awarenessThis video is useful for:• learning practical dowsing• sensing auras and biofields• developing intuitive communication• grounding and nature connection• understanding how intention shapes energye-mail Wolfgang for appointments: https://www.wolfgangarndt8@gmail.comFree Pendulum Chart: https://www.toolsforascensionbywolfgang.com/resources/website: https://www.toolsforascensionbywolfgang.com/YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@toolsforascensionbyWolfgangInstagram https://www.instagram.com/wolfgangarndt1https://www.facebook.com/The-Gaia-Eagle-Wolf-Healing-Circle#treeenergy#dowsing#dowsingrod#naturecommunication#energyfield#treeaura#biofield#subtleenergy#intuitiveperception#energywork#natureintelligence#consciousness#earthenergy#spiritualexperiment#livingenergy

When METR says something like "Claude Opus 4.5 has a 50% time horizon of 4 hours and 50 minutes", what does that mean? In this episode David Rein, METR researcher and co-author of the paper "Measuring AI ability to complete long tasks", talks about METR's work on measuring time horizons, the methodology behind those numbers, and what work remains to be done in this domain. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/axrpodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/axrpodcast Transcript: https://axrp.net/episode/2026/01/03/episode-47-david-rein-metr-time-horizons.html   Topics we discuss, and timestamps: 0:00:32 Measuring AI Ability to Complete Long Tasks 0:10:54 The meaning of "task length" 0:19:27 Examples of intermediate and hard tasks 0:25:12 Why the software engineering focus 0:32:17 Why task length as difficulty measure 0:46:32 Is AI progress going superexponential? 0:50:58 Is AI progress due to increased cost to run models? 0:54:45 Why METR measures model capabilities 1:04:10 How time horizons relate to recursive self-improvement 1:12:58 Cost of estimating time horizons 1:16:23 Task realism vs mimicking important task features 1:19:50 Excursus on "Inventing Temperature" 1:25:46 Return to task realism discussion 1:33:53 Open questions on time horizons   Links for METR: Main website: https://metr.org/ X/Twitter account: https://x.com/METR_Evals/   Research we discuss: Measuring AI Ability to Complete Long Tasks: https://arxiv.org/abs/2503.14499 RE-Bench: Evaluating frontier AI R&D capabilities of language model agents against human experts: https://arxiv.org/abs/2411.15114 HCAST: Human-Calibrated Autonomy Software Tasks: https://arxiv.org/abs/2503.17354 Measuring the Impact of Early-2025 AI on Experienced Open-Source Developer Productivity: https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.09089 Anthropic Economic Index: Tracking AI's role in the US and global economy: https://www.anthropic.com/research/anthropic-economic-index-september-2025-report Bridging RL Theory and Practice with the Effective Horizon (i.e. the Cassidy Laidlaw paper): https://arxiv.org/abs/2304.09853 How Does Time Horizon Vary Across Domains?: https://metr.org/blog/2025-07-14-how-does-time-horizon-vary-across-domains/ Inventing Temperature: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/inventing-temperature-9780195337389 Is there a Half-Life for the Success Rates of AI Agents? (by Toby Ord): https://www.tobyord.com/writing/half-life Lawrence Chan's response to the above: https://nitter.net/justanotherlaw/status/1920254586771710009 AI Task Length Horizons in Offensive Cybersecurity: https://sean-peters-au.github.io/2025/07/02/ai-task-length-horizons-in-offensive-cybersecurity.html   Episode art by Hamish Doodles: hamishdoodles.com

In episode 595 of the Lawyerist Podcast, we're revisiting Stephanie's conversation with Lawyerist financial coach Bernadette L. Harris about the financial KPIs every law firm owner should understand as a new year begins. We're bringing this episode back because it's especially timely for firms setting their strategy, goals, and financial benchmarks for the year ahead. It's important to continue finding a clear, practical approach to understanding the numbers that drive a healthy firm.  Unlock a clearer view of your law firm's financial health in the latest Lawyerist Podcast. Join host Stephanie Everett as she dives into the essential key performance indicators (KPIs) that can transform how you understand your practice, guided by the expert insights of Bernadette Harris, Lawyerist Lab's finance coach.  You'll gain practical knowledge about five crucial areas that directly impact your firm's success. Understand your net profit margin like never before – not just the surface numbers, but the true profitability that informs your strategic decisions. Explore utilization rate and discover how to optimize your team's time for maximum productivity. Learn the critical importance of your realization rate and practical steps to ensure you're capturing the revenue you've earned. See how mastering AR aging can directly impact your cash flow and create financial stability. Plus, uncover the strategic advantage of understanding your revenue by practice area, empowering you to make smarter choices about your firm's financial future.  For straightforward, actionable insights into these vital financial indicators – the kind that can immediately help you manage your law firm more effectively – tune in to hear Bernadette Harris share her expertise.    Listen to our other episode with Bernadette Harris:  #457: Healthy Profits: Understanding the Story Your Numbers Tell, with Bernadette Harris Apple Podcast | Spotify |  Lawyerist  #523: Financial Red Flags: Are You Hiring Too Soon?, with Bernadette Harris Apple Podcast |  Spotify | Lawyerist  #418: More Income, Fewer Taxes, with Bernadette Harris Apple Podcast |  Spotify | Lawyerist    Have thoughts about today's episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X!  If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you.    Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com.    Chapters:  00:00 Why We're Remastering This Episode for the New Year02:55 Law Firm KPIs and Financial Health05:21 Net Profit Margin for Law Firms09:38 Utilization Rate and Team Capacity14:35 Realization Rate and Getting Paid20:05 Accounts Receivable and Cash Flow24:19 Revenue by Practice Area27:16 Using Financial Metrics to Set Strategy 

In our final replay of 2025's most popular conversations, Lisa McCracken, head of research and analytics at the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC), sits down with AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan to discuss her organization's work to demystify the financial side of eldercare with data.  In what was a clear-eyed forecast of the year, McCracken examines how high-quality, third-party information can inform the next generation of services and supports for older adults. You can't fix what you can't measure, but far too often, leaders from around the eldercare improvement world are forced to do just that when considering changes to the way we fund, regulate, and develop new care settings. Learn more about NIC and its research: https://www.nic.org/ Learn more about the NIC Academy certification program: https://www.nic.org/professional-education/ And search for "NIC Chats," Lisa's podcast, on the podcast platform of your choice.

In episode 595 of the Lawyerist Podcast, we're revisiting Stephanie's conversation with Lawyerist financial coach Bernadette L. Harris about the financial KPIs every law firm owner should understand as a new year begins. We're bringing this episode back because it's especially timely for firms setting their strategy, goals, and financial benchmarks for the year ahead. It's important to continue finding a clear, practical approach to understanding the numbers that drive a healthy firm.  Unlock a clearer view of your law firm's financial health in the latest Lawyerist Podcast. Join host Stephanie Everett as she dives into the essential key performance indicators (KPIs) that can transform how you understand your practice, guided by the expert insights of Bernadette Harris, Lawyerist Lab's finance coach.  You'll gain practical knowledge about five crucial areas that directly impact your firm's success. Understand your net profit margin like never before – not just the surface numbers, but the true profitability that informs your strategic decisions. Explore utilization rate and discover how to optimize your team's time for maximum productivity. Learn the critical importance of your realization rate and practical steps to ensure you're capturing the revenue you've earned. See how mastering AR aging can directly impact your cash flow and create financial stability. Plus, uncover the strategic advantage of understanding your revenue by practice area, empowering you to make smarter choices about your firm's financial future.  For straightforward, actionable insights into these vital financial indicators – the kind that can immediately help you manage your law firm more effectively – tune in to hear Bernadette Harris share her expertise.    Listen to our other episode with Bernadette Harris:  #457: Healthy Profits: Understanding the Story Your Numbers Tell, with Bernadette Harris Apple Podcast | Spotify |  Lawyerist  #523: Financial Red Flags: Are You Hiring Too Soon?, with Bernadette Harris Apple Podcast |  Spotify | Lawyerist  #418: More Income, Fewer Taxes, with Bernadette Harris Apple Podcast |  Spotify | Lawyerist    Have thoughts about today's episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X!  If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you.    Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com.    Chapters:  00:00 Why We're Remastering This Episode for the New Year02:55 Law Firm KPIs and Financial Health05:21 Net Profit Margin for Law Firms09:38 Utilization Rate and Team Capacity14:35 Realization Rate and Getting Paid20:05 Accounts Receivable and Cash Flow24:19 Revenue by Practice Area27:16 Using Financial Metrics to Set Strategy  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zain Johnson spoke to Esme Van Deventer, Education consultant and Former head of elementary school on the Future of Education and what the matric results are actually measuring Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views & News with Clarence Ford Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to Views and News with Clarence Ford broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BdpaXRn Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Support the show to get full episodes, full archive, and join the Discord community. The Transmitter is an online publication that aims to deliver useful information, insights and tools to build bridges across neuroscience and advance research. Visit thetransmitter.org to explore the latest neuroscience news and perspectives, written by journalists and scientists. Read more about our partnership. Sign up for Brain Inspired email alerts to be notified every time a new Brain Inspired episode is released. To explore more neuroscience news and perspectives, visit thetransmitter.org. Alex is an associate professor of psychology at Vanderbilt University where he heads the Maier Lab. His work in neuroscience spans vision, visual perception, and cognition, studying the neurophysiology of cortical columns, and other related topics. Today, he is here to discuss where his focus has shifted over the past few years, the neuroscience of consciousness. I should say shifted back, since that was his original love, which you'll hear about. I've known Alex since my own time at Vanderbilt, where I was a postdoc and he was a new faculty member, and I remember being impressed with him then. I was at a talk he gave - job talk or early talk - where it was immediately obvious how passionate and articulate he is about what he does, and I remember he even showed off some of his telescope photography - good pictures of the moon, I remember. Anyway, we always had fun interactions, even if sometimes it was a quick hello as he ran up stairs and down hallways to get wherever he was going, always in a hurry. Today we discuss why Alex sees integration information theory as the most viable current prospect for explaining consciousness. That is mainly because IIT has developed a formalized mathematical account that hopes to do for consciousness what other math has done for physics, that is, give us what we know as laws of nature. So basically our discussion revolves around everything related to that, like philosophy of science, distinguishing mathematics from "the mathematical", some of the tools he is finding valuable, like category theory, and some of his work measuring the level of consciousness IIT says a whole soccer team has, not just the individuals that comprise the team. Maier Lab Astonishing Hypothesis (Alex's youtube channel) Twitter: Sensation and Perception textbook (in-the-making) Related papers Linking the Structure of Neuronal Mechanisms to the Structure of Qualia Information integration and the latent consciousness of human groups Neural mechanisms of predictive processing: a collaborative community experiment through the OpenScope program Various things Alex mentioned: “An Antiphilosophy of Mathematics,” Peter J. Freyd youtube video about "the mathematical". David Kaiser's playlist on modern physics. 0:00 - Intro 4:27 - Discovering consciousness science 11:23 - Laws of perception 15:48 - Integrated information theory and mathematical formalism 23:54 - Theories of consciousness without math 28:18 - Computation metaphor 34:44 - Formalized mathematics is the way 36:56 - Category theory 41:42 - Structuralism 51:09 - The mathematical 54:33 - Metaphysics of the mathematical 59:52 - Yoneda Lemma 1:12:05 - What's real 1:26:22 - Measuring consciousness of a soccer team 1:35:03 - Assumptions and approximations of IIT 1:43:13 - Open science

Principle 3 – Measuring Corporate Maturity   Ephesians 1:15-19When we evaluate the maturity of any local church, we should look for the ways believers are manifesting faith, hope, and love in their relationships with God and one another.NEW! - Let us know what you think of the program! Support the show

In this special wrap-up episode of Waterfall, Mike Keil is joined by CCW's Catherine Jones to look back on Season 5 and put their guests' water-saving claims to the test. From academics and campaigners to water industry experts, they rank the season's guests by their actual daily water use, revealing who really walks the walk when it comes to saving water. Along the way, they revisit standout moments from the series, share personal water-saving confessions, and show that cutting water use doesn't require big lifestyle changes - just small, achievable tweaks that add up. Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome and overview 01:00 – Measuring water use 02:25 – Guests and water awareness 08:00 – Mid-table rankings 15:00 – Top 10 water savers 22:35 – Top 5 revealed 28:35 – Season's top saver 29:35 – Mike and Cath's water use 33:45 – Season 5 highlights 35:35 – Final thoughts and resources

What if every phone call your agency receives could tell you exactly how customers feel and how your team is performing? Jason Cass sits down with Winston Smith, CEO of Bridge Insure and Magellan Insure, to unpack how call intelligence is reshaping agency operations. The discussion explores why phone systems are more than dial tone, how real insights surface from everyday conversations, and why focusing on customer happiness and employee productivity creates a clearer picture of agency performance. Key Topics: The evolution of Bridge and the launch of Magellan Why phone systems are an untapped intelligence source Using call transcription to surface meaningful insights Measuring customer satisfaction through real conversations Evaluating employee performance with service standards Real time alerts for negative customer experiences Connecting phone data to revenue and premium impact Contrarian perspectives on AI in insurance agencies Reach out to: Winston Smith Jason Cass Visit Website: Bridge Insure Magellan Insure Agency Intelligence Produced by PodSquad.fm

SummaryIn this episode of Money Mondays, Benjamin Lee emphasizes the importance of reflecting on financial growth as the year comes to a close. He discusses the concept of measuring backwards to assess accomplishments and areas for improvement in personal finances. Drawing from books like 'The Gap and the Gain' and 'The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth', he highlights the need for strategic planning and evaluation of financial habits. Lee encourages listeners to take time to review their financial year, identify successes, and develop strategies for the upcoming year.TakeawaysAlways measure backwards to assess your financial growth.Reflection is key to understanding your financial journey.Using budgeting tools like YNAB can enhance financial accountability.Evaluate your financial habits regularly for improvement.Identify what financial strategies worked and which did not.Consider what you need to do more or less of with your money.Develop a mindset focused on growth and improvement.Take time to reminisce about financial successes and challenges.Planning for the future requires understanding the past.Aim for a strategic approach to financial management.Chapters00:00 Reflecting on Financial Growth06:09 Strategies for Financial ImprovementNewsletter and Blogs: https://benjaminlee.blogI Can Do Podcast: https://icandopodcast.comBooks Mentioned: These books are in my personal library. 1. The Gap and the Gain by Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan https://a.co/d/d5vXXC72. The 15 Laws of Invaluable Growth by John Maxwell https://a.co/d/7wIWbZJ

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America's latest white paper takes a deep look at how different retirement income strategies—and especially various types of annuity products—can shape participant outcomes in a world of longer lifespans and ongoing market uncertainty.In this episode of the 401(k) Specialist Pod(k)ast, Editor-in-Chief Brian Anderson sits down with Danielle Kelso, Senior Institutional Solutions Consultant at Allianz Life, to break down the report's most compelling findings, the annuity options analyzed, and what the research reveals about improving retirement income security for today's workers.• Check out the “Measuring Retirement Income Outcomes” white paper at this link.See Also:Defining Value Creation in the Decumulation Phase with Allianz Life's Danielle KelsoExploring Guaranteed Income in DC Plan Trends with Allianz Life's Matt StubblefieldThis podcast is designed to accompany the white paper, "Measuring Retirement Income Outcomes" (LIA-381), which provides all underlying assumptions used.

The most important thing to know about a star is its mass – how heavy it is. Among other things, the mass reveals how long the star will live and how it will die. Measuring the mass of a single star is tough. It’s a lot easier to get the masses of stars in binary systems – two stars that orbit each other. An example is Menkalinan, the second-brightest star of Auriga. It’s a third of the way up the northeastern sky at nightfall, below the charioteer’s brightest star, Capella. Menkalinan’s two stars are so close together that we can’t see them as individual points. But breaking the system’s light apart reveals the presence of both stars. The stars orbit each other every four days, at about one-tenth of the distance from Earth to the Sun. Combined, those numbers reveal the system’s total mass. A couple of other numbers complete the picture. One is the angle at which we’re seeing the system. In the case of Menkalinan, that’s easy – the stars pass in front of each other, so we see the system edge-on. The other is the orbital motions of the stars. Plugging those numbers into the formula provides a precise mass for the individual stars. The stars of Menkalinan are almost identical. Each is more than twice the mass of the Sun. Each is also bigger and brighter than the Sun. So even though Menkalinan is more than 80 light-years away, it’s easy to see – the combined glow of two big, well-understood stars. Script by Damond Benningfield

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In this episode of Excess Returns, we sit down with Paul Eitelman, Global Chief Investment Strategist at Russell Investments, to unpack their 2026 outlook and the idea of a “Great Inflection Point” for markets and the economy. Paul explains why the U.S. economy may be shifting from resilience to reacceleration, how artificial intelligence is moving from hype to measurable returns, and why market leadership could finally broaden beyond the Magnificent Seven. The conversation blends macroeconomic analysis, behavioral finance, and real-world portfolio implications, offering investors a framework for thinking about growth, risk, and diversification as we head into 2026.Main topics covered• The cycle, valuation, and sentiment framework and how it shapes investment decisions• Why economic growth may reaccelerate in 2026 after navigating policy headwinds• Accelerating AI adoption and what early signs of ROI mean for productivity and profits• The J-curve of new technologies and where AI may sit today• Capital spending, leverage, and profitability risks among hyperscalers and large tech firms• Energy demand, labor market impacts, and other societal risks tied to AI• Tariffs, immigration, and uncertainty as fading or manageable economic headwinds• Financial conditions, fiscal stimulus, and deregulation as emerging tailwinds• The gap between hard economic data and weak consumer sentiment• Why recession forecasts have been wrong and how to think about recession risk going forward• Inflation dynamics, the Federal Reserve's priorities, and the outlook for rates• The case for market broadening beyond the Magnificent Seven• Global diversification, small caps, international equities, and emerging markets• Behavioral finance, investor sentiment, and staying invested through volatility• Portfolio construction implications, including real assets and alternativesTimestamps00:00 Introduction and the Great Inflection Point outlook03:00 Cycle, valuation, and sentiment investing framework05:50 From economic resilience to potential reacceleration07:00 AI as a transformational technology and historical parallels09:20 Measuring returns on AI investment and productivity gains11:00 The AI J-curve and timing of benefits13:00 Capital intensity, leverage, and risks for big tech15:00 Energy demand, labor markets, and AI risks19:00 How Paul uses AI in his own research workflow20:30 The case for economic reacceleration into 202621:40 Tariffs and their real economic impact23:20 Immigration and labor supply effects24:10 Uncertainty, confidence, and business decision-making26:10 Financial conditions and household wealth28:00 Fiscal stimulus and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act29:20 Deregulation as a potential growth tailwind30:40 Hard data versus soft data in the economy34:10 Why recession forecasts failed37:10 Recession risk outlook for 202640:30 Inflation dynamics and the Fed's focus43:50 Broadening market leadership beyond the Magnificent Seven46:10 Investor sentiment, panic, and opportunity49:00 Translating macro views into portfolio strategy51:30 Real assets, alternatives, and diversification54:30 Investing lessons, compounding, and staying invested

The Tamagotchi was first released in Japan in 1996 after it was developed by Akihiro Yokoi and his colleagues at his toy development company.Measuring just a few centimetres long, the egg-shaped digital gadget was home to a series of pixelated alien pets.Owners had to feed, clean and play with their pets by pressing three tiny buttons. Looking after your Tamagotchi and seeing them evolve was thrilling for many children and its popularity quickly spread from Japan across the world.Almost 100 million Tamagotchis have been sold in more than 50 countries. Akihiro Yokoi tells Emily Uchida Finch how the hit toy was born, and the impact its prevalence has had on his life and career. A Whistledown production for BBC Witness History.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from the death of Adolf Hitler, the first spacewalk and the making of the movie Jaws, to celebrity tortoise Lonesome George, the Kobe earthquake and the invention of superglue. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: Eva Peron – Argentina's Evita; President Ronald Reagan and his famous ‘tear down this wall' speech; Thomas Keneally on why he wrote Schindler's List; and Jacques Derrida, France's ‘rock star' philosopher. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the civil rights swimming protest; the disastrous D-Day rehearsal; and the death of one of the world's oldest languages.(Photo:Tamagotchi.Credit:Yves Forestier/Sygma via Getty Images)

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Superman and Supergirl team up to punch a comet and we wonder why the price of blu-rays is skyrocketing on the latest episode of Superman TAS! Join us as we discuss...Measuring our Marvel hype for a movie a year out, anime completionism and its pitfalls and the perfection of Fallout!Nitpicking Superman and Supergirl's lack of using their powers in almost every scene this episode!Being confused if Jimmy figured out who Supergirl really is or not!Wondering if a bat-rope from the bat-plane could swing a comet into outer space!The X-Men TAS Podcast just opened a SECRET reddit group, join by clicking here! We are also on Twitch sometimes… click here to go to our page and follow and subscribe so you can join in on all the mysterious fun to be had! Also, make sure to subscribe to our podcast via Buzzsprout or iTunes and tell all your friends about it! Follow Willie Simpson on Bluesky and please join our Facebook Group! Last but not least, if you want to support the show, you can Buy Us a Coffee as well!

In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with my good friend Aram Grigorian from the Real Coaches Summit to talk shop on what actually matters in coaching today. We dig into body composition and weight loss, why consistency still beats novelty, and how to think more clearly about calorie tracking without losing the forest for the trees.We also get into industry trends, client compliance, and why live, in-person events remain one of the most underrated tools for becoming a better coach. If you're a trainer or just serious about improving your health and results, this is a practical, no-nonsense conversation you'll get a lot out of. I also share a sneak peek at what's coming up at the Real Coaches Summit.WARNING – you may be offended by some items that Aram or I say in this podcast. Just a heads-up, and enjoy.Sponsors:Real Coaches SummitNote: I don't make a dime if you sign up for the RCS now, but I have presented at and attended the event in the past, and it is amazing. I highly recommend itDaily Fitness Insider NewsletterAvailable now:Grab a copy of the Triphasic Training II book I co-wrote with Cal Deitz here.Episode Chapters:00:43 Discussion on Body Composition and Weight Loss01:37 The Importance of Live Events for Trainers02:10 Challenges in Coaching and Client Compliance04:28 Event Logistics and Venue Details07:23 The Need for More In-Person Events10:00 Mentorship and Coaching Strategies12:47 Debunking Fitness Myths and Misconceptions13:52 The Role of Calorie Deficits in Weight Loss17:07 The Impact of Lifestyle Choices on Health21:36 The Importance of Consistency and Accountability25:31 Challenges in the Fitness Industry28:16 Practical Advice for Coaches and Trainers43:43 The Reality of Client Training and Nutrition47:10 The Misconceptions About Cardio and Dieting47:43 Measuring and Quantifying Cardio Output48:28 Challenges in Measuring Calories Burned49:41 The Complexity of Weight Training vs. Cardio50:54 The Role of Wearables in Tracking Fitness52:13 Debunking Fitness Myths and Misconceptions53:10 The Influence of Fitness Gurus and Misinformation53:58 The Importance of Sleep and Recovery01:00:52 Seasonal Fitness Trends and Challenges01:03:50 The Value of Consistency and Accountability01:06:12 Navigating the Fitness Industry's Noise01:08:07 The Importance of Community and Networking01:15:57 Promoting Integrity and Transparency in Fitness01:18:16 The Role of Experts and Continuous Learning01:26:17 The Benefits of Attending Fitness Events01:30:17 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsFlex Diet Podcast Episodes You May Enjoy:Episode 207: Driving client progress with effective nutrition and coaching: An interview with Aram GrigorianEpisode 317: Enhancing Coaching & Leadership in Sports with Tex McQuilkinConnect with Aram:Instagram – Real Coaches SummitAram's InstagramGet In Touch with Dr Mike:Instagram: DrmiketnelsonYouTube: @flexdietcertEmail: Miketnelson.com/contact-us

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Take our 5 minute quiz and get your free roadmap to contractor growth: https://trybta.com/DL252To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP252 If you've ever felt like your crew works hard but your margins still suffer… you're not alone.And, according to today's guest, traditional hourly pay might be the root of the problem.Michael Fortinberry is the co-founder of Protiv, a performance pay platform built specifically for contractors.In this episode, Michael lays out a simple but powerful framework to amplify the productivity of your team using incentive based pay.He walks us through how performance pay actually shifts crew behavior, and the step-by-step system you can use to drive productivity, boost morale, and protect your bottom line.00:00-Intro07:16-Catalyst for Protiv12:53-Measuring the Productivity Lift from Performance-Based Pay16:06-The Legal Compliance of Performance-Based Pay (Piece Rate, Overtime)18:37-Setting up Performance-Based Pay: Numbers, Logistics, and Culture24:23-The Three Keys to Effective Performance-Based Pay: Simple, Frequent, and Transparent29:55-Shifting to a Performance-Based Culture37:34-Team Buy-in and Implementation43:43-Roles Best Suited for Performance-Based Pay46:06-Handling Quality Issues and Rework49:47-Addressing Budgets That Are Significantly Off54:13-Final Takeaways

Send us a textWhen there's a need to re-center, stay grounded, and remember that growth is accessible to all of us, this is the episode to revisit. The Mindful Response with Estela Zuheros, Corporate Social Responsibility leader at IBM, explores how social impact, reskilling, and mindfulness come together to create a better, more inclusive world. Come for the global perspective on reskilling, stay for practical reflections on slowing down, being kind to yourself, and avoiding burnout along the way.· 02:06 Meet Estela Zuheros · 05:21 Your personal why? · 07:16 Reskilling · 11:41 The skills problem to solve · 18:44 Measuring success · 20:07 Primary areas of reskilling · 23:02 Program selection criteria · 26:31 The Mindful Response · 37:30 Avoiding burnoutLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/estelaquesadazuheros/​ Website: https://estelaquesadazuheros.com/Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textWhen there's a need to re-center, stay grounded, and remember that growth is accessible to all of us, this is the episode to revisit. The Mindful Response with Estela Zuheros, Corporate Social Responsibility leader at IBM, explores how social impact, reskilling, and mindfulness come together to create a better, more inclusive world. Come for the global perspective on reskilling, stay for practical reflections on slowing down, being kind to yourself, and avoiding burnout along the way.· 02:06 Meet Estela Zuheros · 05:21 Your personal why? · 07:16 Reskilling · 11:41 The skills problem to solve · 18:44 Measuring success · 20:07 Primary areas of reskilling · 23:02 Program selection criteria · 26:31 The Mindful Response · 37:30 Avoiding burnoutLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/estelaquesadazuheros/​ Website: https://estelaquesadazuheros.com/Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

A school can rise in rankings and still feel like it's falling apart. In this episode, we name that tension and why “winning” on paper can still cost people.This week, we explore a broader definition of success, with a balanced dashboard that includes engagement, well-being, and retention, so accountability reflects the whole child.#EducationalLeader,Kim “When students are led well, they learn well.”Website: http://kimdmoore.comBook: http://leadershipchairbook.comLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kimdmooreYouTube: https://youtube.com/@EducationalLeaderThe views shared in the Educational Leadership Moment are solely mine and do not reflect the positions of my employer or any entity within the local, state, or federal government sectors.

What impact is your law firm really having? While you're focused on the day-to-day, your firm is creating a ripple effect that stretches far beyond your clients and team. In this episode, Melissa invites you to reflect on the true reach of your business. She explains why understanding this ripple is essential to assessing the health of your firm and how it informs your leadership.    As the year comes to a close, this episode offers a grounded approach to assess your firm's impact. Melissa explains why a thriving firm creates balanced, far-reaching ripples, while a struggling firm shows uneven effects that signal where recalibration may be needed. This is about understanding your firm's impact to guide better decisions and stronger leadership moving forward.    Let's talk! If you are a law firm owner looking to talk with us about partnering on your personal and professional growth, book a short, free, no-pressure call with Melissa here: https://velocitywork.com/calendar    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/341    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@velocitywork

SummaryIn this episode of the Text-Driven Podcast, Timothy Pigg and Carter Jurkovich discuss the impact of the digital church on the gospel and ministry. They explore the concept of commodification, where the gospel is treated as a common product rather than a sacred message. The conversation delves into the dangers of diluting the gospel to attract viewers and the importance of measuring ministry impact beyond mere likes and views. They encourage pastors to seek biblical examples in their practices and to focus on building faithful ministries that produce genuine fruit for the kingdom of God.TakeawaysThe digital church has commodified the gospel, making it common.Evangelism disconnected from the local church is ineffective.The gospel's dilution leads to a focus on self-improvement rather than sin.Measuring ministry success by likes and views is misleading.Genuine conversions require follow-up and community.The local church is essential for discipleship and growth.Pastors should seek biblical precedence for their ministry practices.The gospel should not be treated like a product on a shelf.Faithfulness in ministry is more important than popularity.Real fruit for the kingdom comes from faithful ministry.Sound bites"The gospel has become common like ketchup.""Jesus does not gauge success on likes.""Turn off your live stream on Sunday."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Text-Driven Podcast01:48 New Resources for Living Wisely02:48 The Digital Church and Its Impact03:40 Understanding Commodification of the Gospel06:46 The Commonness of the Gospel in Digital Spaces09:41 The Danger of a Diluted Gospel12:44 Measuring Ministry Impact in the Digital Age17:12 Encouragement for Pastors and Ministry LeadersText-Driven Resources LinksTEXT-DRIVEN WOMENApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/text-driven-women/id1638626764Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39bprfuuuoBdiu3qpbNbSSTEXT-DRIVEN PODCASTApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/text-driven-podcast/id1558036179Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58S8Z1wSnubt8AVFkH3e1kTEXT-DRIVEN BIBLE STUDIESThe Book of Philippians (Text-Driven Bible Study) (Text-Driven Bible Studies) https://a.co/d/1oypSB7Foundations: Genesis 1-11: Text-Driven Bible Study (Text-Driven Bible Studies) https://a.co/d/b77kWZAThe Book of Titus: Text-Driven Bible Study (Text-Driven Bible Studies) https://a.co/d/4RAQaalThe Seven Churches of Revelation: Revelation 1-5 (January 2026)CHURCH/FAMILY RESOURCESThe Local Church Matters https://a.co/d/5HNqbiQThe Seven Characteristics of a Text-Driven Woman (April 2026)Text-Driven Evangelism (January 2026)DEVOTIONALKnowing Jesus at Christmas: A 25-Day Devotional through the Gospel of Luke https://a.co/d/6YMm0a9Text-Driven Wisdom: A 31-Day Devotional through Proverbs https://a.co/d/17UC6jt

Sunday night: a measuring stick for both Patriots & Ravens

Natalia Curusi: Measuring What Matters Beyond Velocity and Story Points Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes.   "We as Scrum Masters need to put a scope for ourselves—we need to aim to leave the place where we work a little bit better than it was, and to make sure that this place could improve itself without us." - Natalia Curusi   Natalia defines success for Scrum Masters with crystal clarity: leave the organization better than you found it, and ensure it can continue improving when you're gone. This means fostering independence and ownership in teams so they can perform whether you're on vacation, in another meeting, or have moved to coaching other teams.  The opposite pattern—where everything falls apart when the Scrum Master isn't present—reveals someone who hasn't truly succeeded in the role. Natalia also emphasizes the importance of establishing metrics early, but not the traditional ones.  Using velocity as a metric is an anti-pattern that focuses teams on the wrong outcomes. Instead, she recommends metrics like predictability, team morale, psychological safety measured through 360 feedback, and the quality of conversations both within teams and with stakeholders. But metrics alone don't tell the story.  Natalia champions the concept of Gemba walks—going to see what's actually happening, talking to people, observing the reality rather than just reviewing dashboard numbers. Some metrics are easily gamed, others provide only narrow perspectives on reality. The most important practice is using metrics to trigger reflection and adaptation, not as fixed targets. Natalia believes strongly that the quality of conversations—how teams discuss options, make decisions together, and adapt when facing pressure—reveals more about a Scrum Master's success than any velocity chart ever could. The ultimate question: can your team succeed without you?   Self-reflection Question: If you disappeared from your team tomorrow, would they continue improving, or would progress stop until someone replaced you? Featured Retrospective Format for the Week: Spotify Squad Health Check "This is a multidimensional retro that I run with teams every 2 to 3 months—you need around 30 minutes for it, and I often get insights and new ideas from this retrospective that help me as a Scrum Master." - Natalia Curusi   The Spotify Squad Health Check is Natalia's favorite retrospective format because it provides a comprehensive view of team health across multiple dimensions. Unlike traditional retrospectives that might focus on a single sprint or specific issue, this format examines the team's overall state across areas like teamwork, support, mission clarity, and technical quality. Teams rate themselves on various health indicators, creating a visual representation that reveals patterns over time.  What makes this particularly valuable is that it works whether you know the team well or are just starting with them—either way, you gain insights and "aha moments" about where the team truly stands. The multidimensional nature prevents teams from optimizing just one aspect while neglecting others, and the regular cadence (every 2-3 months) allows you to track trends and celebrate improvements.  For Natalia, this format consistently surfaces the hidden challenges that teams might not raise in regular retrospectives, making it an essential tool in her Scrum Master toolkit.   [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

Warren Whitlock is a digital marketing pioneer with over 20 years of experience in social media, new media, and emerging technology. As CEO of Stirling Corp, he builds mass audience properties with exponential growth potential by partnering with forward-thinking technologies and markets. A best-selling author and advisor, Warren helps companies leverage online opportunities to drive growth and profit. Focused on AI and blockchain, Warren explores how these innovations boost productivity and disrupt traditional industries. He also advises enterprises on e-commerce, martech, and the future of marketing, supporting ventures like PERK Protocol, which tackles global workforce Warren Whitlockchallenges. Named a Forbes Top 50 Social Media Power Influencer, Warren authored Twitter Revolution—the first book about Twitter—and Profitable Social Media: Business Results Without Playing Games. He believes business success is built on authentic human connection, using digital tools to amplify impact and share stories profitably with the right audience. During the show we discuss: How influence, storytelling, and connection have evolved in the social media era Applying a "people love to buy" mindset in an AI-driven marketing world Common mistakes brands make when using social media for growth How emerging tech like AI and blockchain will reshape digital marketing Using collaboration and partnerships to scale brands authentically Trends shaping thought leadership, content consumption, and podcasting Balancing innovation with simplicity in modern marketing strategies Measuring meaningful engagement over vanity metrics like virality Leadership traits that help innovators thrive during disruption The future of digital storytelling, technology, and human connection Resources: https://warrenwhitlock.com/  

What actually drives agency growth when pipelines are noisy, buyers are skeptical, and everyone sounds the same?In this episode, Dan Englander sits down with Alex Marshall, a longtime agency growth leader with two decades of experience across holding companies and independents, to unpack what really moves the needle. They explore why trust and relevance matter more than tactics, how storytelling shows up late in the sales cycle, and why relationships compound over time even when results aren't immediate.This is a grounded conversation about growth as a discipline, not a hack. 

In this episode, Alex Lebrun breaks down the shift from soft ROI to precise, measurable financial impact as health systems scale AI beyond pilots. He explains why coding and revenue cycle use cases are leading the way, how end to end AI workflows will change measurement, and why the industry is still in the very early stages of its AI journey.This episode is sponsored by Nabla.

In this episode, Rick Mayo introduces Alloy's very own Rosheika Strachan, the team's new internal communications lead.With a background in journalism, public relations, and sports management, Rosheika brings a wealth of expertise in shaping internal communications.Her mission is to make sure Alloy's franchisees have all the resources they need, and they know how to use them, when to use them, and why they matter.Rick and Rosheika also discuss how data can inform communication strategy and the role of storytelling in building engagement.

Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified. Happy December. Today we are revisiting one of my favorite episodes as part of a best of School Counseling Simplified throwback series. This episode focuses on five things I wish I had known when I first started counseling. In this episode, I get personal and share stories from my early days as a school counselor. As counselors, we are lifelong learners who are constantly refining our skills and practices. However, there were several pain points early in my career that I wish I had been prepared for. Knowing these lessons sooner would have saved me significant time, stress, and frustration. Five Lessons I Wish I Knew as a New School Counselor • You do not have to check your email after hours Evenings and weekends are meant for rest, family, and personal time. If you have work email on your phone, set clear boundaries by turning off notifications. Protecting your time helps prevent burnout. • Stay organized with your caseload Strong organizational systems support professionalism and help prevent mistakes that are easily avoidable. An organized caseload allows you to show up more confidently for students. • Data supports your professional judgment Tracking data helps validate your instincts and demonstrates the impact of your work. Measuring student progress allows you to make informed decisions and advocate for your role. • You are not alone Connect with other school counselors through Facebook groups, district colleagues, and professional collaboration opportunities. Community and shared experiences are invaluable, especially early in your career. • Being new does not limit your impact You do not need years of experience to create meaningful change. If you see a need, trust yourself enough to try new approaches and implement programs that support students. Whether you are a brand new counselor or a seasoned professional, this episode serves as a reminder that growth comes from reflection, connection, and confidence in your role. Resources Mentioned: Join IMPACT Connect with Rachel: TpT Store Blog Instagram Facebook Page Facebook Group Pinterest Youtube   More About School Counseling Simplified: School Counseling Simplified is a podcast offering easy to implement strategies for busy school counselors. The host, Rachel Davis from Bright Futures Counseling, shares tips and tricks she has learned from her years of experience as a school counselor both in the US and at an international school in Costa Rica. You can listen to School Counseling Simplified on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more!  

Recently I posted and advertisement for guns on Facebook and X it was from 1972.  Featuring things like a Remington 1100 for 144 dollars and a Marlin 30-30 for 80 bucks.   A few people who I do applaud for doing the math pointed out that things like the Mossberg pump at 64 bucks was actually a little more expensive in 72 vs. today if measured against CPI inflation. Again I applaud anyone for doing math but OF COURSE IT TRACKS WITH INFLATION.  Yes, inflation tracks with inflation, shocking!  Seriously what actually matters is real cost, not dollar cost.  The dollar … Continue reading →

Alexander Embiricos leads product on Codex, OpenAI's powerful coding agent, which has grown 20x since August and now serves trillions of tokens weekly. Before joining OpenAI, Alexander spent five years building a pair programming product for engineers. He now works at the frontier of AI-led software development, building what he describes as a software engineering teammate—an AI agent designed to participate across the entire development lifecycle.We discuss:1. Why Codex has grown 20x since launch and what product decisions unlocked this growth2. How OpenAI built the Sora Android app in just 18 days using Codex3. Why the real bottleneck to AGI-level productivity isn't model capability—it's human typing speed4. The vision of AI as a proactive teammate, not just a tool you prompt5. The bottleneck shifting from building to reviewing AI-generated work6. Why coding will be a core competency for every AI agent—because writing code is how agents use computers best—Brought to you by:WorkOS—Modern identity platform for B2B SaaS, free up to 1 million MAUs: https://workos.com/lennyFin—The #1 AI agent for customer service: https://fin.ai/lennyJira Product Discovery—Confidence to build the right thing: https://atlassian.com/lenny/?utm_source=lennypodcast&utm_medium=paid-audio&utm_campaign=fy24q1-jpd-imc—Transcript: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/why-humans-are-ais-biggest-bottleneck—My biggest takeaways (for paid newsletter subscribers): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/i/180365355/my-biggest-takeaways-from-this-conversation—Where to find Alexander Embiricos:• X: https://x.com/embirico• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/embirico—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Alexander Embiricos (05:13) The speed and ambition at OpenAI(11:34) Codex: OpenAI's coding agent(15:43) Codex's explosive growth(24:59) The future of AI and coding agents(33:11) The impact of AI on engineering(44:08) How Codex has impacted the way PMs operate(45:40) Throwaway code and ubiquitous coding(47:10) Shipping the Sora Android app(49:01) Building the Atlas browser(53:34) Codex's impact on productivity(55:35) Measuring progress on Codex(58:09) Why they are building a web browser(01:01:58) Non-engineering use cases for Codex(01:02:53) Codex's capabilities(01:04:49) Tips for getting started with Codex(01:05:37) Skills to lean into in the AI age(01:10:36) How far are we from a human version of AI?(01:13:31) Hiring and team growth at Codex(01:15:47) Lightning round and final thoughts—Referenced:• OpenAI: https://openai.com• Codex: https://openai.com/codex• Inside ChatGPT: The fastest-growing product in history | Nick Turley (Head of ChatGPT at OpenAI): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/inside-chatgpt-nick-turley• Dropbox: http://dropbox.com• Datadog: https://www.datadoghq.com• Andrej Karpathy on X: https://x.com/karpathy• The rise of Cursor: The $300M ARR AI tool that engineers can't stop using | Michael Truell (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-rise-of-cursor-michael-truell• Atlas: https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-atlas• How Block is becoming the most AI-native enterprise in the world | Dhanji R. Prasanna: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-block-is-becoming-the-most-ai-native• Goose: https://block.xyz/inside/block-open-source-introduces-codename-goose• Lessons on building product sense, navigating AI, optimizing the first mile, and making it through the messy middle | Scott Belsky (Adobe, Behance): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/lessons-on-building-product-sense• Sora Android app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.openai.sora&hl=en_US&pli=1• The OpenAI Podcast—ChatGPT Atlas and the next era of web browsing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdbgNC80PMw&list=PLOXw6I10VTv9GAOCZjUAAkSVyW2cDXs4u&index=2• How to measure AI developer productivity in 2025 | Nicole Forsgren: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-to-measure-ai-developer-productivity• Compiling: https://3d.xkcd.com/303• Jujutsu Kaisen on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81278456• Tesla: https://www.tesla.com• Radical Candor: From theory to practice with author Kim Scott: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/radical-candor-from-theory-to-practice• Andreas Embirikos: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andreas_Embirikos• George Embiricos: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Embiricos: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Embiricos—Recommended books:• Culture series: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WLZZ9WV• The Lord of the Rings: https://www.amazon.com/Lord-Rings-J-R-R-Tolkien/dp/0544003411• A Fire Upon the Deep (Zones of Thought series Book 1): https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Upon-Deep-Zones-Thought/dp/1250237750• Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Candor-Kick-Ass-Without-Humanity/dp/1250103509—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com

s of the Hubble Constant — Bob Zimmerman — Zimmerman outlines a fundamental crisis in cosmological understanding regarding the Hubble constant, the astronomical parameter measuring the rate at which the universe is systematically expanding across time and space. Zimmerman documents that the measurement crisis stems from irreducible conflicting empirical data: when astronomers measure the early universe using distant supernovae and cosmic microwave background radiation, they derive a lower expansion rate number, yet when they measure the near universeusing contemporary observations of local galactic clusters, they derive a significantly higher expansion rate number. Zimmerman emphasizes that this discrepancy does not result from imprecise or unreliable data; rather, both measurement methodologies have become increasingly sophisticated and accurate, yet the fundamental contradiction persists despite technological improvements. Zimmerman argues that the persistent contradiction between two highly accurate but incompatible numerical values indicates that "something is fundamentally wrong with the cosmology and the theories," suggesting that current scientific understanding of the Big Bang, cosmic evolution, and the universe's fundamental physical properties contains critical errors requiring radical theoretical revision. Zimmerman employs an analogy: if measuring a child's growth rate during their first year of life predicted they should be 4 feet tall, but contemporary measurement reveals them to be 5 feet tall, and both measurements are perfectly accurate, then the mathematical formula governing human growth is fundamentally flawed—similarly, the Hubble constant contradiction suggests current cosmological models misunderstand the universe's fundamental physics and evolutionary trajectory. AUGUST 1958