Podcasts about Problem solving

Hackathons are becoming an increasingly important tool in the defense innovation ecosystem. When designed intentionally, hackathons can work for everyone involved in defense innovation. In this episode of Emerging Tech Horizons, Dr. Arun Seraphin is joined by Nick Lanham, Chair of NDIA's Data Analytics and Enterprise Platforms Division and Senior Data & AI Analyst at Kairos, and Charles Ott, Vice President and Solution Strategist at Maximus, to discuss NDIA's hackathon model and what makes it effective.The conversation offers a practical look at how this hackathon works: bringing together technologists, industry leaders, and government users for a focused, time‑boxed effort to tackle real defense problems. Rather than operating as a competition or a coding exercise, the hackathon is designed as a collaborative learning environment—one where participants share knowledge, test ideas, and better understand both user needs and institutional constraints. Lanham and Ott explain why this approach benefits everyone involved. Across the board, participants leave with a clearer picture of the problem space and stronger connections across the defense innovation community.The episode looks back at NDIA's inaugural hackathon, highlights what worked, and previews what's planned for the upcoming event at the Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference. More broadly, it explains why thoughtfully designed hackathons are emerging as a valuable complement to traditional acquisition and innovation processes.Learn more and get involved with this year's NDIA Hackathon: https://hackathon.ndia.org/browse?status=upcomingRead ETI's brief on Hackathons as a defense acquisition tool: https://www.emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org/publications/brief-series/competing-for-capabilitySAVE THE DATE: 2026 NDIA Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference and Exhibition September 9-10, 2026, at the Walter E. Washington DC Convention Center: ndiatechexpo.org/Be sure to follow us on social media for updates, early access to upcoming events, inside scoops, & more:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8 And for more podcasts, articles, & publications all things emerging tech, check out our website at: ndiaeti.org#DefenseHackathon #DefenseInnovation #EmergingTechnologies #NationalSecurity

Jeremy Bedingfield (Southern California narcotics interdiction officer, Cartel Traps founder) shares the real methods for identifying and stopping drug loads on highways. Managing a GSP's competing instincts, reading suspects through interviews, finding hidden compartments, and the legal future of K9 detection.What We Cover:Why GSPs are harder to work in narcotics (genetically wired for bushes, not drugs)Building reasonable suspicion: the interview technique that reveals liesVehicle targeting: what smugglers' cars have in commonThe two-direction search pattern (why it matters)Systematic vehicle search: start underneath, work inward void by voidReal training vs. parking lot training: why they're differentDealing with 20+ kilo loads (changes dog expectations)Fentanyl reality: mixed loads, quick imprinting, prevalence on highwaysBody cam footage: what handlers miss in real timeThe future: AI harness technology (5-10 years away)Jeremy breaks down tradecraft that's rarely discussed publicly—from target selection to compartment location to creative training solutions. He also discusses why the legal system is moving toward objective K9 data (harness technology with biological algorithms) rather than handler interpretation.For: Drug dog handlers, narcotics officers, interdiction teams, law enforcement exploring K9 evidence in court.________________________________________

If you've ever wondered what to actually do during small group time in math, this episode will give you a clear and practical way to support students without lowering expectations.We built a simple Math Coherence Compass to help district and school leaders make aligned decisions around math—without adding another initiative. Get your free copy and training here https://makemathmoments.com/compass/Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Looking to supplement your curriculum with problem-based lessons and units? Make Math Moments Problem Based Lessons & Units Description:Not all math tasks are created equal. Some lead to deep thinking, rich discussion, and meaningful learning—while others fall flat. So what actually makes a math task effective?It's easy to assume that a “good” task is just one that students can complete. But truly powerful mathematical experiences go beyond that. They provide access for all learners while still offering meaningful challenge. They invite multiple strategies and solutions, encouraging students to think, question, and engage with the math in different ways. And they require careful design—not just of the task itself, but of how it's facilitated in the classroom.In this episode, you'll explore:The key criteria of a high-quality math taskWhat “low floor, high ceiling” really means in practiceWhy multiple strategies and solutions matterHow teacher moves impact the effectiveness of a taskThe role of high-quality instructional materialsHow to reflect on and improve the tasks you're already usingIf you want to create more engaging and meaningful math experiences for your students, this episode will give you a clear lens for evaluating and improving the tasks in your classroom.Show Notes PageLove the show? Text us your big takeaway!Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning PlanThat Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action! Book a time to chat with our team to see how we can help you achieve your math goals! https://makemathmoments.com/plan/Are you wondering how to create K-12 math lesson plans that leave students so engaged they don't want to stop exploring your math curriculum when the bell rings? In their podcast, Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr—founders of MakeMathMoments.com—share over 19 years of experience inspiring K-12 math students, teachers, and district leaders with effective math activities, engaging resources, and innovative math leadership strategies. Through a 6-step framework, they guide K-12 classroom teachers and district math coordinators on building a strong, balanced math program that grows student and teacher impact. Each week, gain fresh ideas, feedback, and practical strategies to feel more confident and motivate students to see the beauty in math. Start making math moments today by listening to Episode #139: "Making Math Moments From Day 1 to 180.

Send us Fan MailSend us Fan MailIn this thought-provoking episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with Norman Leach, a dynamic leader, educator, and author who has navigated the complexities of various industries while embracing lifelong learning and reinvention. Norman shares the wisdom imparted by his grandfather, emphasizing the importance of education and experience as tools that cannot be taken away. His adventurous spirit has led him to engage in business across 37 countries, speak multiple languages, and thrive in the eye of the storm during periods of change.Listeners will gain insight into Norman's journey, including his decision to step away from traditional corporate paths in search of fulfillment and joy in his work. He reflects on the significance of teamwork, the value of leading from the front, and the importance of embracing challenges rather than shying away from them. Norman's candid experiences in teaching reveal the diverse perspectives of learners and the joy of nurturing their growth.As he discusses the evolving landscape of AI and marketing, Norman highlights both the excitement and the concerns surrounding this transformative technology. He urges listeners to adapt and innovate, reminding us that the future belongs to those who are willing to let go of old paradigms and embrace new possibilities.Join us for an inspiring conversation filled with practical advice and encouragement for anyone looking to pursue their dreams and navigate the uncertainties of life.What You'll Learn in This Episode:- The impact of lifelong learning on personal and professional growth- Insights into leading through uncertainty and building effective teams- The role of teaching in understanding diverse perspectives- The opportunities and challenges presented by AI in marketing- The importance of letting go of old ways to embrace new possibilitiesFor more information on Norman Leach and his work, connect with him on LinkedIn as @Norman Leach, the Chaos Navigator. Don't miss out on this engaging episode that will inspire you to take bold steps towards your own dreams.Support the show

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Turning Tech Failures Into Creative Wins in Savannah Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-05-31-22-34-01-he Story Transcript:He: בבית הקפה הסואן בסוואנה, ג'ורג'יה, האוויר היה מלא בניחוח של קפה טרי.En: In the bustling café in Savannah, Georgia, the air was filled with the aroma of fresh coffee.He: השמש זרחה דרך החלונות הגדולים, וצלילים של שיחות נלהבות מילאו את החלל.En: The sun shone through the large windows, and the sounds of enthusiastic conversations filled the space.He: בין כל ההמולה, ארי ישב בקצה החדר, עיניו מתמקדות במחשב הנייד שלו.En: Amid all the hustle and bustle, Ari sat at the edge of the room, his eyes focused on his laptop.He: ארי, מקצוען בשיווק מלא אמביציה ויצירתיות, התכונן להציג את קמפיין השיווק החדש שלו ללקוחה פוטנציאלית בשם נועה.En: Ari, a marketing professional full of ambition and creativity, was preparing to present his new marketing campaign to a potential client named Noa.He: הוא ידע שזה יכול להיות חוזה חשוב לחברה שלו, אבל בתוך תוכו, הוא היה מודאג.En: He knew this could be an important contract for his company, but deep down, he was worried.He: האם הקמפיין מספיק חדשני?En: Was the campaign innovative enough?He: נועה נכנסה לבית הקפה, והביטה סביב כשהיא מחפשת את ארי.En: @Noa entered the café and looked around, searching for Ari.He: כשפגשה את מבטו, ארי חייך ברכות והזמין אותה להצטרף אליו.En: When her eyes met his, Ari smiled gently and invited her to join him.He: "שלום, נועה," הוא אמר בפשטות.En: "Hello, Noa," he said simply.He: "אני נרגש להציג לך את הרעיון שלי.En: "I'm excited to present my idea to you."He: "נועה חייכה חם והתיישבה.En: @Noa smiled warmly and sat down.He: השיחה התחילה, וארי הסביר חלקים שונים מהקמפיין.En: The conversation began, and Ari explained different parts of the campaign.He: לפתע, הטכנולוגיה בגדו בו.En: Suddenly, technology failed him.He: המחשב הנייד קפא, וכל תוכניתו הלכה לאיבוד.En: The laptop froze, and his entire presentation was lost.He: לפתע, כל הפחדים שלו חזרו, אבל ארי ידע שאין זמן לוותר.En: All his fears suddenly returned, but Ari knew there was no time to give up.He: הוא לקח נשימה עמוקה והביט סביבו.En: He took a deep breath and looked around.He: זווית עיניו תפסה לוח לבן בפינת החדר.En: Out of the corner of his eye, he spotted a whiteboard in the corner of the room.He: זו יכולה להיות הדרך היחידה שלו להציל את הפגישה.En: This could be his only way to save the meeting.He: "נועה," אמר בביטחון מחודש, "בואי נעשה את זה בצורה אחרת.En: "Noa," he said with renewed confidence, "let's do this differently."He: " הוא קם וניגש ללוח, התחיל לצייר תרשימים ולשרטט רעיונות מרכזיים.En: He stood up and approached the board, starting to draw diagrams and outline key ideas.He: נועה התחילה לשאול שאלות, והמעורבות שלה הלכה והתעצמה עם כל שרטוט.En: Noa began to ask questions, and her engagement deepened with each sketch.He: מעות הגיר נשמעו כשהחיוך של נועה התרחב.En: The sound of the chalk was heard as Noa's smile widened.He: "הרעיונות האלה מדהימים," היא אמרה.En: "These ideas are amazing," she said.He: "אני חושבת שנוכל לעבוד יחד על משהו מרגש.En: "I think we can work together on something exciting."He: "בסוף הפגישה, הם הסכימו לשתף פעולה.En: By the end of the meeting, they agreed to collaborate.He: ארי הרגיש גאווה אמיתית.En: Ari felt genuine pride.He: הוא הבין שהכוח שלו לא תלוי בטכנולוגיה, אלא ביכולת שלו לחשוב באופן יצירתי ולהתמודד עם בעיות בזמן אמת.En: He realized that his strength did not rely on technology, but on his ability to think creatively and address problems in real-time.He: וכך, בסיום המפגש, ארי חש ביטחון מלא ביכולתו להתמודד עם מתחים ולאתגר את עצמו, ביודעו שהרעיונות שלו מספיקים בלי קשר לכלים שברשותו.En: And so, by the end of the meeting, Ari felt fully confident in his ability to handle stress and challenge himself, knowing that his ideas were sufficient regardless of the tools at his disposal. Vocabulary Words:bustling: סואןaroma: ניחוחenthusiastic: נלהבותambition: אמביציהcreativity: יצירתיותcontract: חוזהpotential: פוטנציאליתinnovative: חדשניengagement: מעורבותconfidence: ביטחוןdiagram: תרשימיםoutline: לשרטטgenuine: אמיתיתsufficient: מספיקיםrely: תלויability: יכולתreal-time: זמן אמתsketch: שרטוטpride: גאווהtools: כליםfrozen: קפאoutline: לשרטטlost: הלך לאיבודtook a deep breath: לקח נשימה עמוקהrenewed: מחודשcollaborate: לשתף פעולהfail: בגדוstress: מתחיםapproach: ניגשchallenge: לאתגרBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Chief Justice Loretta Rush joins Justice Speaks to discuss problem-solving courts, juvenile justice reform, family recovery courts, and evidence-based approaches to substance use disorders and behavioral health challenges within the justice system.

In this episode, Josh interviews Nathan Hirsch, CEO of Ecom Balance and Outsource School, about hiring overseas talent, especially for senior management roles. Nathan shares strategies for promoting from within, the pros and cons of direct hiring, agencies, and marketplaces, and key legal and tax considerations. He outlines Outsource School's step-by-step hiring and training process, emphasizing the importance of leadership potential and strong financial management. The episode concludes with actionable tips for team building and scaling, plus resources for listeners interested in effective online hiring.Chapters:Introduction to Nathan Hirsch (00:00:00)Host introduces Nathan Hirsch, his entrepreneurial background, and current ventures.Challenges of Hiring Senior Management Overseas (00:00:49)Nathan discusses the difficulties and risks of hiring senior/managerial staff from overseas.Promoting from Within & Key First Hires (00:01:11)Nathan explains the importance of promoting internally and hiring initial team members with leadership potential.Examples of Internal Promotions (00:02:09)Nathan shares real examples of promoting team members to management roles in his companies.Coaching and Poaching Management Staff (00:04:09)Nathan addresses whether he has experience poaching or coaching management-level staff from other companies.Transitioning Part-Time to Full-Time Hires (00:04:53)Nathan describes negotiating with part-time hires to become full-time and exclusive.Legal & Tax Considerations for Overseas Hiring (00:05:02)Discussion on legal and tax implications of hiring overseas contractors and the importance of consulting a CPA.Hiring Methods: Direct, Marketplace, Agency (00:06:26)Nathan outlines the pros and cons of hiring direct, via marketplace, or through an agency.Risk Management When Hiring Direct (00:07:41)Tips for reducing risk when hiring direct, such as collecting identification and emergency contacts.High-Level Hiring Process Overview (00:08:47)Nathan provides a step-by-step overview of the hiring process taught at Outsource School.Training, Onboarding, and Problem Solving (00:10:25)Details on training, onboarding, and handling issues with new hires.Outsource School Resources & Offer (00:11:31)Nathan plugs Outsource School and its resources for business owners.Three Actionable Takeaways Recap (00:12:16)Host summarizes three key actionable takeaways from the episode for listeners.Where to Find Nathan Hirsch (00:15:08)Nathan shares where listeners can connect with him and learn more.Links and Mentions:Tools and Websites"Free Up": "00:01:11""Podcast Outreach Formula": "00:09:35""Outsource School": "00:11:31""VA Calculator": "00:11:31"Additional Resources"Hiring Packet": "00:11:31""Case Study": "00:11:31"Social Media"Nathan Hirsch" on LinkedIn: "00:15:15"Transcript:Josh 00:00:00  Today, I'm super excited to introduce you to Nathan Hirsh. Nathan is a lifelong entrepreneur and currently the CEO of Ecom Balance and Outsource School. Nathan is best known for co-founding Free Up Net in 2015 with an initial $5,000 investment, then scaling it to $12 million in yearly revenue and then having it acquired in 2019. Today, he leads Ecom Balance, an online bookkeeping service for e-commerce and digital businesses, and Outsource School, a membership teaching business owners how to hire effectively online. Nathan has appeared on over 400 podcasts and is a social media personality. Him and his wife live in Denver, Colorado with their two dogs where they are foster parents. So welcome to the show, Nathan.Nathan 00:00:47  Josh, thanks so much for having me. Excited to be here.Josh 00:00:49  What's your experience with hiring, like senior management level staff? do you have any advice or recommendations as to how do you go find like a C level or director level position overseas.Nathan 00:01:05  It's tough. It is by far one of the hardest things to do. So this is kind of how I look at it.Nathan 00:01:11  You can hire managers and senior people to come in. There's a lot of things working against you. Not only do you have to find someone with the right skill and the right managerial experience, but it's also a very tough thing to test for. But you also have to find someone that instantly fits in with your team and that your team will respect. So if I already have five VA's and I'm bringing in Bob to manage these five Vas, I need to know that those five Vas are going to like Bob, trust Bob, and that Bob's going to be able to handle it, and it takes a little bit of time to actually figure that out. So you could go a month or two before actually knowing if someone's a good manager. My strong preference, and this is what we've really been able to do at all our companies, is to always promote from within for managerial roles. And it also makes it so that your first hires at any company are unbelievably key. If you're making your first four hires of your company, you want to hire people that have management experience, that have leadership experience that wants it, that a lot of people don't want to be leaders, don't want to be managers.Nathan 00:02:09  So these are conversations you want to have with your initial hires. You don't want to just hire the data entry VA. You want to hire someone who's maybe overqualified for that initial role and let them know if they prove themselves. You're going to be looking for a leadership role in the future, and we did a great job with that. At Free Up, we had chicken, who was on our Amazon team, who we promoted from within there, and she became head of recruitment. We hired a bookkeeper and then made him the head of bookkeeping. Marius, like I said. And then we had two people, Jane and Layton, who started off just doing like customer emails and then eventually became the two heads of customer service. We needed two of them because we had 24 over seven customer service, but that's kind of how we've always done it. And with econ balance, the initial bookkeepers we hired, we made sure they had leadership and management experience. And they're now the senior bookkeepers and the team leaders of econ now.Nathan 00:02:59  And so it's always easier to promote from within. It's less risky. It's usually cheaper leads to less issues. There are situations where you're not able to do that, but my personal preference is to always promote from within.Josh 00:03:12  That makes a lot of sense. And I would echo 100% what you said there in terms of those key, those initial hires are key hires. Same thing. Even when we've hired a customer service role for our business, or an Amazon assistant or an Amazon specialist or supply chain specialist, it's not just to do the the data entry or the current tasks that we have assigned to them. Each one of them, I have wanted to see that they have management level talent with inside them, that they've had that experience managing other people. They've been promoted consistently in the past in the hopes that you're going to fill this role and then be able to fill even more roles in the future. So I think that's super important. Nathan, is there any experience that you have then with coaching at all, like management level staff.Nathan 00:04:09  no, I don't think I've ever poached like that. I'm trying to think there have been situations whe...

Pippa Hudson follows up with consumer journalist Wendy Knowler on several companies who’ve acknowledged problems with their products and have tried to fix them. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all its forms, guided by her adventurous spirit. Each week also covers consumer issues, plus conversations on health, wealth and the environment. Thank you for listening. Catch the show live on Primedia+ weekdays from 1 pm to 3 pm (South African time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find more from the show, and all catch‑up podcasts on Primedia+ https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT Subscribe to the CapeTalk newsletters to stay up to date https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Let’s keep the conversation going online: 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.

Pippa Hudson follows up with consumer journalist Wendy Knowler on several companies who’ve acknowledged problems with their products and have tried to fix them. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all its forms, guided by her adventurous spirit. Each week also covers consumer issues, plus conversations on health, wealth and the environment. Thank you for listening. Catch the show live on Primedia+ weekdays from 1 pm to 3 pm (South African time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find more from the show, and all catch‑up podcasts on Primedia+ https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT Subscribe to the CapeTalk newsletters to stay up to date https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Let’s keep the conversation going online: 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.

Listening, Learning, and Problem-Solving with Empathy  Shep interviews Rob Jolles, keynote speaker, five-time bestselling author, and host of The Presentation Whisperer Show. He talks about the importance of authentic communication, empathy, and intent in delivering exceptional customer experiences.  This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more:    What is the role of frontline employees in shaping a company's customer experience?  How can handling customer complaints effectively lead to customer loyalty?  What steps should customer service teams follow when responding to complaints?  How does authentic communication strengthen customer trust?  How does empathy impact the outcome of customer service interactions?  Top Takeaways:    Everybody who interacts with customers, regardless of the job title, is in sales. Every conversation, whether answering a question or dealing with an issue, is an opportunity to sell the brand and what it represents.  Saying "sorry" reflexively when a customer calls about a problem can feel empty. Instead, focus on listening to the customer and gathering more information. Customers want to be heard and understood more than they want an apology. They are also more likely to work with you to solve the issue once they feel listened to.  Empathy is not just about saying nice things. It is about putting yourself  in the customer's shoes and having a genuine desire to help. For example, ask yourself, “How would I feel if that happened to me?  Hire for attitude and empathy, not just skills. Some people genuinely like interacting with people and problem-solving. An amazing customer experience starts with hiring the right people for the job, then empowering them with the right tools and training.   Communicating with customers is more than just the words you say. The tone, energy, and authenticity in your voice make a huge difference in how customers respond. They notice if you're bored or happy to help. Make sure your words, tone, and actions align with the brand that you represent.  Plus, Shep and Rob discuss more insights from Why People Don't Believe You…: Building Credibility from the Inside Out. Tune in!  Quote:   "When something goes wrong, customers don't call just to hear the word 'sorry." They want you to understand why they are frustrated. They want you to first listen and understand."  About:    Rob Jolles is a renowned speaker, five-time bestselling author, and host of The Presentation Whisperer Show. His books, featured in USA Today and Harvard Business Review, have been translated into more than a dozen languages.  Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and host of Amazing Business Radio.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Kinney, Chad Hyams, and Bob Stewart delve into the concept of "trickling"—the flow of ideas, emotions, and energy in leadership and personal interactions. Discover which information should move upward, downward, and sideways to maintain positivity and productivity. The hosts explore how our communication impacts peers, employees, and family members, emphasizing awareness and intentionality. Whether discussing leadership lessons, workplace dynamics, or familial relationships, the team highlights the importance of managing information flow to ensure a positive impact in both personal and professional spheres. ---------- Connect with the hosts: •    Ben Kinney: https://www.BenKinney.com/ •    Bob Stewart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/activebob •    Chad Hyams: https://ChadHyams.com/ •    Book one of our co-hosts for your next event: https://WinMakeGive.com/speakers/   More ways to connect: •    Join our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/winmakegive •     Sign up for our weekly newsletter: https://WinMakeGive.com/sign-up •     Explore the Win Make Give Podcast Network: https://WinMakeGive.com/   Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network 00:00 Leadership Lessons on Effective Communication and Problem Management 06:00 The Impact of Parental Behavior on Children's Perception of Money 08:47 Building Awareness and Energy in Leadership Dynamics 13:18 The Impact of Negative Talk on Workplace Culture 15:25 The Dynamics of Problem Solving and Communication in Relationships 22:45 The Impact of Communication on Relationships and Perceptions 24:48 The Trickle Effect: Impact and Direction in Daily Interactions

Kilian Korth finally cracked the code for a successful race at Cocodona 250 on his forth attempt. It didn't come without challenges and unpredictable hurdles to clear. Kilian is one of the best problem solvers in the sport. We discuss his approach, problem solving, and what makes Cocodona and multiday events so appealing in the modern ultramarathon era. Kilian: IG @runtoughmindset | Substack: https://runtoughmindset.substack.com/about | Kilian Korth x Creerpers Socks Episode Sponsors: ProBio: probionutrition.com/endurance Code: Endurance (20% Off) LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO (free sample pack with purchase) deltaG: deltagketones.com Code: BITTER20 (20% Off) Podcast Details: Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hposponsors HPO Website: zachbitter.com/hpo  Zach's Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach's Journal: substack.com/@zachbitter Find Zach: zachbitter.com | IG: @zachbitter | X: @zbitter | FB: Zach Bitter | Strava: Zach Bitter   

Today on the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen interviews Greg Shoemaker, Cargill's Commercial Director for North America Dairy Nutrition, about leading teams that support dairy producers through nutrition strategy, technology, and on-farm partnership across the US and Canada. Shoemaker shares how his path from rural Pennsylvania roots to a career as a US Army Ranger shaped his leadership approach today ensuring dairy farmers' success.Greg details the power of building trust, clarity and acting as a multiplier by removing barriers. He discusses learning from mistakes, investing in culture during normal times to withstand hard times, maintaining composure under stress, and adopting an “infinite game” mindset focused on long-term success in dairy.This episode is brought to you by Cargill Dairy Nutrition.No two dairies are alike, Cargill Dairy doesn't expect them to be. When your dairy faces challenges, you need a partner with an original approach. Cargill has their own world-class research labs, developed their own proprietary nutrition software, and fostered an original team approach… all to deliver profitability on YOUR terms. Partner with a nutrition company as original as you are: cargillanimalnutrition.com/original02:31 Greg's Role at Cargill03:40 What Army Rangers Do05:08 From Military to Cargill07:16 Life in Dairy Consulting08:59 Mission and Values Leadership12:38 Building Culture and Trust15:49 Leading Under Pressure19:18 No Decision Is a Decision21:35 Infinite Game Mindset25:10 Better Questions Better Leadership26:20 Execute Iterate Lesson27:51 Vision for the Team29:11 Rallying Through Tough Times33:49 Morning Routine and Journals35:43 Nonnegotiables and Balance37:11 Hardest Leadership Lesson39:16 Purpose in Dairy Industry40:50 Rapid Fire Leadership Round47:18 Problem Solving and OODA Loop

In this episode of DSP Chat, host Asheley Blaise delves into the power of appreciative inquiry in direct support work. When we shift from traditional 'fix-it' methods to approaches that emphasize listening, co-creation, and honoring the voices of individuals being supported we support the whole person. Emphasizing the importance of asking better questions, this episode invites listeners to reconsider the expert is in the DSP and person receiving services relationship, proposing partnership and co-creation over fixing and power over.Key Takeaways:Transformative Listening: Shift focus from behavior fixing to listening and acknowledging what is already working well for individuals.Co-Creation in Planning: True person-centered planning involves creating plans with individuals, prioritizing their voices and aspirations.Role Reflection: DSPs should reflect on arriving in their roles not as experts, but as partners sharing power with those they support.Problem-Solving vs. Potential-Dwelling: Focusing on potential rather than just challenges can lead to profound impacts on individuals' lives.Notable Quotes:"Co-creation begins when people's stories shape the agenda." - Baturu Mboge"Are you arriving as the expert or as the partner?" – Asheley Blaise"Appreciative inquiry is about refusing to let challenges become the whole story." – Asheley BlaiseConcluding this episode, Asheley Blaise invites listeners to reflect on their roles in direct support, urging them to shift from fixing behaviors to building partnerships based on listening and co-creating meaningful support plans. Listeners are encouraged to tune in for the full episode of DSP Chat and stay engaged for more insightful discussions in the series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailHave you ever had a problem that needed solving? Here's the bottom line. When all the parts are added up, when all that is unimportant is subtracted out, when all is multiplied into one great whole, you don't have to do this alone. When you walk with Christ, He will walk with you every step of the way.

Dr. Paola Tiedemann and Cameron Ford dive into the controversial Kong toy research that detection dog handlers have been asking about for years. This episode exclusively covers the chemical analysis of Kong rubber toys and what it means for teams using toys as training aids or rewards.What We Cover:The chemical signature found inside Kong rubber toysWhy this research was conducted and what question it answersU.S. vs. Europe: different legal frameworks for Kong trainingThe Fourth Amendment problem: probable cause and court challengesHow defense attorneys could use Kong training against handlersRisk assessment: "My client is a dog lover, there was a Kong in the car"Making informed decisions about toy-based training methodsDr. Tiedemann breaks down the science behind what dogs actually smell when detecting Kong toys, while Cameron addresses the operational and legal implications for law enforcement handlers. The conversation emphasizes informed decision-making rather than blanket recommendations—understanding both the benefits (used successfully in Europe) and risks (U.S. legal system challenges) of toy-based training.This isn't saying "don't do it"—this is saying "know what you're doing and the potential consequences."Upcoming Training Opportunities:

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by HP AI Teacher Academy 2.0 and hosted by Digital Promise.The webinar recording can be accessed here.What happens when we move beyond using AI as a tool and begin designing with it? This edWeb podcast supports educators in shifting from using AI as a prompting tool to designing intentional, student-centered learning ecosystems that integrate AI in meaningful ways.Listeners:Understand the difference between using AI and designing with AIExplore how AI can support agency, creativity, and deeper learningIdentify the role of the human in the loop when integrating AILearn practical strategies from educators implementing AI-supported learning experiencesThe session begins by framing how teaching and learning transform when educators move beyond isolated AI use toward ecosystem design. A panel of educators share real classroom examples of AI-supported student design challenges, highlighting both successes and ongoing tensions. Discussion focuses on how AI can be leveraged to support inquiry, creativity, and problem solving while maintaining strong human guidance and intentionality.Listeners leave with concrete ideas for integrating AI into their own contexts, a clearer understanding of how to design learning experiences that go beyond prompting, and practical insights from educators actively doing this work. Listeners also gain language and strategies to ensure AI enhances, rather than replaces, human creativity, connection, and decision making.This edWeb podcast is of interest to PreK-12 teachers, librarians, school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders.HPEnvision a world where innovation drives extraordinary contributions to humanity.Digital PromiseDigital Promise's mission is to accelerate innovation in education to improve opportunities to learnDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

We kick off this week with some essential golf updates: Tom's got new Darth Vader and Stormtrooper head covers, and he's gearing up for a championship round (vlogging intentions included). Dan, meanwhile, is battling the Dubai heat and the "summer handicap" struggle. But the meat of the episode is a deep dive into the Runna app. Tom is five weeks into an advanced 5K plan and has some thoughts. The Programming Flaws, Problem Solving vs. Hand-Holding & Blind ranking the WORST JOBS... 0:00 Intro and New Golf Head Covers 1:44 Preparing for the Golf Championship Round 4:40 Summer Golf Plans and Personal Updates 5:50 Problem Solving for Business Owners 8:31 Blind Ranking: Least Desirable Jobs 16:42 Deep Dive: Using the Runna App 27:52 Critiquing App-Based Strength Training 37:21 Coaching Questions and the Resource Trap 45:22 The Current State of the Fitness Industry 51:34 Closing Recommendations and Wrap-Up Stay Connected: ✅ Subscribe for weekly fitness news and coaching education.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:In this episode, Shayne Daughenbaugh and Catherine McDonald sit down with leadership strategist and Army veteran Jonathan Pride to explore the SOAR mindset. A leadership framework built around storytelling, ownership, abundance, and resilience.Jonathan shares how leaders can move beyond compliance-driven management and develop teams through coaching, curiosity, and intentional conversations. The discussion highlights why storytelling is one of the most overlooked leadership tools and how leaders can use their lived experiences to build trust, connection, and influence.You'll also learn how practical habits like asking better questions, using the “three whys,” and starting each day with intentional praise can create stronger teams and more empowered problem solvers. The conversation emphasizes that leadership development starts internally through self-awareness, mindset, and personal growth, before it ever impacts others.If you've ever wondered how to become a more authentic, resilient, and people-centered leader, this episode offers a practical framework to help you start. Key Takeaways:Great leadership starts with owning your story and lived experiencesCoaching and curiosity develop better problem solvers than control and complianceSmall mindset shifts and micro habits can create meaningful leadership growthIntentional praise helps leaders build resilience, perspective, and an abundance mindsetLinks:Click Here for Jonathan Pride's LinkedInThe SOAR Mindset Website Lean Solutions Summit Lean Solutions Website 

Oren Michels is the founder and CEO of Barndoor.ai, the first and only Control Plane for the agentic enterprise. Previously, he co-founded Mashery in 2006 and served as CEO until Intel acquired the company in 2013. When it was acquired, Mashery-powered APIs were used by over 350,000 active developers in over 100,000 active applications, and counted among its customers many of the largest e-commerce, media, and data companies in the world. He is an entrepreneur, investor, board member, and advisor to technology startups in the US and Europe and has made angel investments in several successful companies including Uber, Pebble Post, Addy, Navdy, and eero.Highlight Bullets> Here's a glimpse of what you would learn…. Rapid evolution of AI agents in e-commerce and business operations.Definition and functionality of AI agents that perform actions on behalf of users.Importance of governance and trust in deploying AI agents to prevent errors and misuse.Introduction of Barndoor AI and its role in providing connectivity and governance for AI agents.Practical use cases of AI agents in managing tasks across various platforms (e.g., Shopify, JIRA, QuickBooks).The necessity of setting strict policies to control AI actions and ensure safety.Integration of AI tools with existing software systems and the potential for low-code/no-code solutions.The significance of problem-solving and process design skills in effectively utilizing AI agents.Recommendations for starting small with AI and learning through practical application.Continuous evolution of AI tools and the importance of staying informed and adaptable.In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough podcast, host Josh Hadley speaks with Oren Michels, founder and CEO of Barndoor AI, about the growing role of AI agents in business operations. Oren explains how AI agents can autonomously perform tasks within systems like Shopify, Amazon, and Slack, while emphasizing the critical need for governance and trust. He introduces Barndoor AI as a control plane that enables secure connectivity and policy-based guardrails, preventing unintended actions. Practical use cases include email management, JIRA ticket handling, and financial forecasting. Oren advises listeners to start small, experiment with multiple AI tools, and develop strong problem-solving skills.Here are the 3 action items that Josh identified from this episode:Start with low-risk automation Deploy AI agents on simple, non-critical workflows first (e.g., email summaries, reporting) to test value and build internal trust before scaling. Enforce strict governance from day one Define clear permissions, rules, and guardrails—never give blanket access. Every AI action should be controlled, logged, and auditable. Design processes before deploying AI Break workflows into clear steps and craft precise prompts. Strong process design + prompt clarity = better, safer AI performance.Timestamps:00:00:00 The Problem of AI GovernanceOren discusses lack of governance in current AI systems and the risks of AI agents forgetting instructions.00:00:30 Podcast Introduction & Guest BackgroundPodcast is introduced, and Oren Michels' background and achievements are highlighted.00:00:44 The Rise of AI Agents in E-commerceJosh frames the future of e-commerce as dominated by AI agents and introduces Oren as the guest.00:02:06 Oren's Perspective on AI Agent AdoptionOren explains the rapid and slow pace of AI agent adoption, especially beyond coding tasks.00:03:02 What is Barndoor AI?Oren introduces Barndoor AI, focusing on connectivity and trust for AI agents in business systems.00:03:40 How Barndoor AI WorksDetails on how Barndoor AI enables granular control and governance over AI agent actions.00:05:45 Security and Guardrails for AI AgentsDiscussion on security risks, both from bad actors and unintended consequences by legitimate users.00:06:33 Difference Between Barndoor and Other AI ToolsOren explains how Barndoor adds governance missing from tools like OpenClaw and Claude.00:09:24 Use Case: Email Management with AI AgentsOren shares how he uses AI agents to manage and triage his daily email load efficiently.00:12:04 Why Governance Matters in AI ActionsExplains the importance of restricting AI actions to prevent mistakes, especially in sensitive tasks.00:13:00 Custom Rules and Granular PoliciesBarndoor allows highly specific rules for AI actions, such as price-based restrictions in e-commerce.00:13:58 Use Case: JIRA and Finance AutomationExamples of using AI agents for JIRA ticket management and automated financial reporting via Slack.00:16:48 Enterprise Use Cases & E-commerce OptimizationBarndoor's enterprise clients use AI for handling sensitive data and optimizing Amazon listings seasonally.00:19:08 Customer Service and Contextual CommunicationAI agents help draft personalized emails by pulling context from Salesforce and previous communications.00:20:40 AI Agent Adoption is Still EarlyOren emphasizes that AI agent use is in its infancy and encourages experimentation in low-risk areas.00:22:40 Personal Use Cases for AI AgentsJosh and Oren discuss personal productivity applications, like sports team management and scheduling.00:24:14 The Evolving AI Tool LandscapeDiscussion on the rapid evolution of AI tools, the importance of using multiple models, and specialization.00:27:47 Future of AI in Business OperationsSpeculation on the future: specialized AI tools for each business function, governed by platforms like Barndoor.00:31:00 The Importance of Problem-Solving and Prompt EngineeringSuccess with AI depends on defining problems and giving clear instructions, akin to prompt engineering.00:33:46 Actionable Takeaways for ListenersJosh summarizes three action items: start experimenting, document processes, and stay flexible with tools.00:36:44 Book Recommendation: Why Computers ThinkOren recommends a book that explains the probabilistic nature of AI and why it sometimes fails.00:37:34 Favorite AI Tool and Personal UseOren shares his favorite AI tools and how he uses them for both work and personal learning.00:38:49 Who to Follow: Aaron LevieOren recommends following Aaron Levie for insightful commentary on AI and business.00:39:28 Where to Learn More About Barndoor AIOren directs listeners to Barndoor AI's website and their personal product, Zenni, for hands-on experience.00:39:45 Podcast Wrap-UpPodcast concludes with thanks and a call to subscribe and leave a review.Resources mentioned in this episode:Josh Hadley on LinkedIneComm Breakthrough ConsultingeComm Breakthrough PodcastEmail Josh Hadley: Josh@eCommBreakthrough.comTools and Websites"OpenClaw": "00:00:00""Barndoor AI": "00:03:14""

Dr. Paola Tiedemann returns to break down the groundbreaking firearm detection research she conducted with Cameron over the past four years. As the newly promoted Director of the Institute for Forensic Sciences at Texas Tech University, Dr. Tiedemann reveals why training on gun oils, solvents, and bulk smokeless powder creates operational blind spots.What We Cover:Why training on diphenylamine (the "gun chemical") causes false negativesThe magazine problem: loaded vs. unloaded smell completely differentOld firearms in storage (5+ years unfired): can your dog find them?Why teaspoons of powder don't represent real ammunition odor amountsThe untargeted approach: what dogs actually detect vs. what we think they detectTraining variety is key: mixing full weapons, magazines, ammunition typesThis research challenges the widespread practice of training solely on firing residue, propellants, or cleaning solvents. Dr. Tiedemann explains why firearms that haven't been recently fired present a completely different odor picture—and why most firearm dogs aren't trained to find them.PART 2 drops next Friday covering the controversial Kong training study and what it means for detection dog handlers.Upcoming Training Opportunities:

Dr. Paul Conti, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist and an expert in how to improve mental health and increase your sense of agency and wellbeing. He is also an expert in trauma treatment. We discuss practical tools you can use to gain insight into your natural strengths and to make better life choices on your own behalf. We explore how these tools can help overcome low motivation, intrusive thoughts and self-destructive bad habits. We also discuss how to balance internal reflection and external action to ensure you move your life forward in the right directions. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Helix Sleep: https://helixsleep.com/huberman BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Rorra: https://rorra.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Paul Conti (00:02:51) Self View; Tool: What's Going Right?; State Dependence (00:10:03) Sponsors: Helix Sleep & BetterHelp (00:12:44) Tool: Compassionate Curiosity; Falseness; Social Media (00:21:00) Doing vs Thinking; Self-Reflection (00:29:55) External vs Internal Processing, Balance (00:40:42) Sponsor: AG1 (00:42:26) Quiet vs Verbal; Questions to Learn About Self (00:53:17) Examined Life & Reflection; Changing Unwanted Behavior (01:02:54) Making Positive Changes, Problem Solving (01:07:26) Sponsor: Function (01:09:03) Behavior Pattern Insight & Reclaiming Agency (01:17:06) Agency & Control; Getting in Your Own Way (01:22:49) Trauma, Living Intentionally; Internal Turmoil (01:29:08) Intrusive Thoughts, Tool: Self Talk Awareness; Dreams (01:34:10) Sponsor: Rorra (01:35:23) Trauma & Emotions; Healing Childhood Trauma (01:43:32) Photographs, Positive Climate for the Mind; Spirituality, Good & Evil (01:52:53) Happiness & Expectations; Death, Living a Good Life (02:03:10) Book Writing; Acknowledgements (02:07:25) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The secret to better communication isn't adding more—it's knowing what to leave out.Communication isn't clearer when you say more — it's clearer when you say less. As David Epstein puts it, we're wired to keep adding, even when “the better solution is often what you take away.” The challenge isn't having ideas; it's choosing which one actually matters.Epstein is an author and investigative journalist known for his New York Times bestseller Range. In his latest book, Inside the Box, he explores how constraints can sharpen creativity and elevate thinking, a theme that reflects his broader work at the intersection of psychology, performance, and innovation. “If you assume someone will only remember one thing,” he explains, “decide what that is before you start talking.” That simple constraint forces clarity — and changes how we communicate entirely.In this episode of Think Fast Talk Smart, Epstein and host Matt Abrahams unpack why limits make us better communicators and thinkers. From the dangers of “featuritis” to the creative breakthroughs sparked by restriction, they explore how blocking familiar paths leads to more original ideas and communication. To listen to the extended Deep Thinks version of this episode, please visit FasterSmarter.io/premium.Episode Reference Links:David EpsteinDavid's Book: Inside the BoxEp.108 All In: How Improv Helps You Show Up and Communicate Well Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (02:18) - Featuritis & Overload (03:57) - Constraints & Creativity (08:07) - Chunking Information (09:28) - Familiarity & Innovation (10:30) - Clarifying Through Feedback (13:01) - Defining the Problem (14:23) - Precluding Default Approaches (16:03) - The Final Three Questions (23:12) - Conclusion ********Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.Unleash your Superhuman potential with AI that meets you where you work. Learn more at superhuman.comJoin our Think Fast Talk Smart Learning Community and become the communicator you want to be. 

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 3999: Greg Audino explores how we often misidentify the real sources of our unhappiness, investing energy into “solutions” that don't actually address the root problem. By examining how perceived problems become inflated in our minds, he reveals why major life changes often fail to deliver lasting satisfaction. This perspective invites a more grounded, honest evaluation of what truly deserves our attention and effort. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/invisible-illness/wrong-problems-wrong-solutions-16bccc1eaacd Quotes to ponder: "We misunderstand the reality of the perceived problem." "Just because winning the lottery changes your financial situation doesn't mean it changes the annoyances that don't change." "The more we fail to do this and get swept away by our problems, the more we distort our awareness of what's actually good for us and what will provide us with true happiness." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailRyan Schoonmaker has spent roughly two decades in medical device product development, building a career around solving hard engineering problems in high-stakes environments. Today he is the founder of Tight Line Solutions, where he works with growth-stage product development teams to reduce chaos, improve execution, and build the kind of systems that make technical organizations more efficient and predictable. His messaging consistently emphasizes that innovation is not just about ideas, but about disciplined execution, sound principles, and the ability to lead teams through complexity. Before launching Tight Line Solutions in late 2025, Ryan served as Director of Mechanical Engineering at Beta Bionics. Prior to that, he held senior R&D leadership positions at BD and spent more than seven years at Dexcom, progressing from Staff Mechanical Engineer to Director of Mechanical R&D. His background also includes product development work at Safety Syringes and Helbling Precision Engineering, where he worked on drug delivery systems, insulin-related devices, infusion sets, and other life science technologies. That combination of consulting, hands-on engineering, and executive leadership gives him a rare view across the full arc of product development.One of the most compelling parts of Ryan's story is that his work has touched products with enormous real-world impact. In his own words, helping bring the Dexcom G6 and G7 to market reinforced the lesson that meaningful innovation requires structure, rigor, and strong execution. Public patent records also show his name on multiple Dexcom-related design patents, reflecting direct involvement in device development. He pairs that technical depth with a strong focus on team culture, communication, and breaking large problems into manageable pieces—exactly the kind of perspective that resonates with engineers trying to grow into stronger technical leaders. Ryan also brings a strong academic foundation in mechanical engineering, with a B.S. from the University of Maryland and an M.S. from Tufts University, where his thesis focused on vibrotactile feedback in minimally invasive surgery. That blend of technical depth, medical device experience, and leadership philosophy should make for a rich conversation on product development, risk mitigation, engineering culture, and what it takes to build products that truly matter. LINKS:Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-schoonmaker-59048411/Guest website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tight-line-solutions/Aaron Moncur, host  Subscribe to the show to get notified so you don't miss new episodes every Friday.The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineering teams who need turnkey equipment like cycle test machines, custom test fixtures, automation equipment, assembly jigs, inspection stations and more. You can find us at www.teampipeline.usWatch the show on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TeamPipelineus 

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 3999: Greg Audino explores how we often misidentify the real sources of our unhappiness, investing energy into “solutions” that don't actually address the root problem. By examining how perceived problems become inflated in our minds, he reveals why major life changes often fail to deliver lasting satisfaction. This perspective invites a more grounded, honest evaluation of what truly deserves our attention and effort. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/invisible-illness/wrong-problems-wrong-solutions-16bccc1eaacd Quotes to ponder: "We misunderstand the reality of the perceived problem." "Just because winning the lottery changes your financial situation doesn't mean it changes the annoyances that don't change." "The more we fail to do this and get swept away by our problems, the more we distort our awareness of what's actually good for us and what will provide us with true happiness." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 3999: Greg Audino explores how we often misidentify the real sources of our unhappiness, investing energy into “solutions” that don't actually address the root problem. By examining how perceived problems become inflated in our minds, he reveals why major life changes often fail to deliver lasting satisfaction. This perspective invites a more grounded, honest evaluation of what truly deserves our attention and effort. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/invisible-illness/wrong-problems-wrong-solutions-16bccc1eaacd Quotes to ponder: "We misunderstand the reality of the perceived problem." "Just because winning the lottery changes your financial situation doesn't mean it changes the annoyances that don't change." "The more we fail to do this and get swept away by our problems, the more we distort our awareness of what's actually good for us and what will provide us with true happiness." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks.In this episode, Dr. Christine Li shares her simple, actionable framework for moving from feeling stuck and overwhelmed by problems to taking effective action. Through reflective questions and easy-to-follow steps, she helps listeners identify their main challenges, understand their emotional responses, and break through procrastination and resistance. By focusing on one problem at a time and clearing mental roadblocks, Dr. Christine Li demonstrates how anyone can turn stuckness into momentum and achieve real solutions.Timestamps00:00:00: Introduction to episode and concept of problems00:01:16: Introduction of Dr. Christine Li and show goals00:02:08: Problem-solving and efficiency frameworks00:03:31: Exercise: Identify two or three personal problems00:04:24: Choose one problem to focus on00:05:38: Clarify why it's a problem00:06:45: Reflect on your feelings00:07:28: Rate your procrastination00:07:58: Identify reason for delay00:09:34: Master your emotions and regain control00:10:23: Transition to efficiency/efficacy framework00:11:47: Pick one actionable step00:12:42: Face and clear your fears00:14:11: Contrast action vs. inertia00:15:36: Resistance is often the real problem00:17:03: Encouragement and free framework download00:18:03: Episode wrap-up and connection invitationTo get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://procrastinationcoach.com/solutionTo sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SPFor more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.comGain Access to Dr. Christine Li's Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibraryTo work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/labConnect with Dr. Christine LiWebsite: https://www.procrastinationcoach.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoachThe Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/labSimply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP

Life doesn't hit you when you're ready — it hits you when you're exposed. That's why this episode goes straight at the truth most people avoid: If you only train from a position of strength, you're lying to yourself. Tim and Steve break down how real martial arts — and real life — are won from disadvantage. Not when you're comfortable. Not when you're in control. But when you're behind, off-balance, and forced to think instead of react. This isn't theory. It's a reality-based approach to problem-solving under pressure. They dive into: Why training from weakness builds actual confidence — not fake toughness The dangerous trap of the "victim mindset" (and how it quietly kills growth) The mindset shift that separates people who adapt vs people who collapse Letting pressure work for you — using patience, timing, and strategy instead of panic Drawing from fight philosophy and real-world experience, Tim and Steve highlight how greats like Muhammad Ali didn't just rely on power — they relied on patience, letting opponents burn themselves out before striking with precision. They also unpack a powerful lesson from Chuck Norris — at the top of his game, he still chose to become a beginner again, training with the Machado family. Why? Because mastery isn't a destination. It's a decision to keep evolving. This episode hits hard on one core truth: You don't rise to the level of your expectations — you fall to the level of your training. So the question is: Are you training for comfort or for reality? If you want resilience, you better start solving problems when it's inconvenient.

In today's math classrooms, there's a growing expectation: students should be able to use and connect multiple mathematical representations. From visual models to symbolic notation, this practice is becoming a key part of high-quality math instruction. But for many teachers, this shift feels challenging—especially when their own experience with math was primarily abstract and procedural.So what happens when you're asked to teach in a way you didn't experience yourself? When you're expected to connect visual, physical, contextual, and symbolic representations—but don't feel like you have the tools or confidence to do it? For many educators, this creates an experience gap. And without support, it can feel overwhelming. The reality is, this isn't just about learning new strategies—it's about rethinking what it means to understand math, and being willing to learn alongside your students.In this episode, you'll explore:What it really means to connect mathematical representationsThe difference between strategies and representationsWhy many teachers feel unprepared for this shift—and what to do about itHow learning alongside students can strengthen your practiceThe role of networks and collaboration in building confidenceWhat teachers, coaches, and leaders can do to support this workIf you've been asked to implement connected representations in your math classroom but aren't sure where to start, this episode will help you build clarity, confidence, and a path forward.Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Looking to supplement your curriculum with problem-based lessons and units? Make Math Moments Problem Based Lessons & Units Show Notes PageLove the show? Text us your big takeaway! Get a Customized Math Improvement Plan For Your District.Are you district leader for mathematics? Take the 12 minute assessment and you'll get a free, customized improvement plan to shape and grow the 6 parts of any strong mathematics program.Take the assessmentAre you wondering how to create K-12 math lesson plans that leave students so engaged they don't want to stop exploring your math curriculum when the bell rings? In their podcast, Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr—founders of MakeMathMoments.com—share over 19 years of experience inspiring K-12 math students, teachers, and district leaders with effective math activities, engaging resources, and innovative math leadership strategies. Through a 6-step framework, they guide K-12 classroom teachers and district math coordinators on building a strong, balanced math program that grows student and teacher impact. Each week, gain fresh ideas, feedback, and practical strategies to feel more confident and motivate students to see the beauty in math. Start making math moments today by listening to Episode #139: "Making Math Moments From Day 1 to 180.

Hey Voices from the Bench community! Jessica Love here, sending a shoutout from Utah! If you're passionate about creating natural, beautiful smiles—but want to simplify your workflow without sacrificing aesthetics—this is for you. I'm honored to be part of Ivoclar's development team introducing a powerful new stain and glaze system featuring Structure Paste, IPS e.max Ceram Art. Create stunning depth and lifelike color in as little as one firing. Let's continue to innovate, simplify, and create meaningful change—one smile at a time. CAM has been a major topic lately, and a lot of that conversation keeps coming back to hyperDENT. But instead of just talking about the software itself, it's worth looking at real-world experience. Imagine USA has been using hyperDENT in their own lab for over 15 years. That kind of longevity says a lot—they're not just selling and supporting it, they're relying on it in their own production every single day. That's what really sets them apart. This week's episode brings it full circle as Elvis reconnects with one of the podcast's very first guests, Renata Bundy, now a longtime professor at New York City College of Technology. Along with her are two technicians who represent both sides of the journey—lab owner Roberto Rossi and workflow master Eugene Vega—creating a conversation that dives deep into education, mentorship, and what it really takes to succeed in today's dental lab world. Roberto shares his unlikely path from working sanitation in New York to building a thriving lab, Synergy Dental Studio, over nearly three decades. With a relentless focus on quality, constant improvement, and embracing digital (while still questioning it), he explains how his lab has grown into a tight-knit, high-level operation. Eugene adds perspective from inside the lab, describing his evolution from student to managing daily workflow, highlighting how important environment, mentorship, and work ethic are when transitioning from school to real-world production. Renata ties it all together from the educational side, reflecting on over 20 years of teaching and how the program has evolved alongside the industry—from analog fundamentals to digital workflows—while still preparing students for the realities they'll face after graduation. The group doesn't shy away from the tough truths either: low starting pay, steep learning curves, and the high dropout rate among new technicians. But the message is clear—stick with it, find the right lab, and the opportunity is there. It's a conversation about growth, grit, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people—whether that's in the classroom or the lab. And if nothing else, you'll learn that a little Italian lunch might just be the secret to building a loyal team.Special Guests: Eugene Vega, Renata Budny, CDT, TE, and Roberto Rossi.

Dr. Melisa Buie is an operational excellence leader and co-author of Faceplant: FREE Yourself from Failure's Funk. She has a PhD in nuclear engineering from the University of Michigan, taught graduate engineering courses at San Jose State University, and has worked at semiconductor and photonics companies including Lam Research, Coherent, and Applied Materials. She is also the author of Problem Solving for New Engineers. Episode page with links, video, and more Melisa's favorite mistake is one she didn't recognize until ten years after the fact. After publishing her first book while juggling a full-time job, teaching, and raising her son as a single parent, she was exhausted -- so she did nothing to market or promote it. She told herself she had earned the rest. What she actually did, she now sees, was choose invisibility. The lesson wasn't that rest is bad. It was that she had mis-timed it, treating rest as the finish line instead of part of the cycle. In this conversation, Mark and Melisa get into why platitudes like "fail fast" and "fail forward" tend to fall flat, why pre-mortems can prevent faceplants that postmortems can't, and the four autopilot reactions Melisa calls the Conspirators -- the machine, the magician, the statue, and the satellite. They also explore how separating the facts of a failure from the story we tell ourselves about it is often the difference between getting stuck and getting free, what happens when organizations inadvertently create cultures where failure isn't safe, and how AI can be a thinking partner in problem solving rather than a replacement.

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With the recent release of the "Project Hail Mary" film adaptation, we are revisiting a favorite episode of "Looking Up." Dean chats with science fiction novelist Andy Weir about what it takes to solve problems in the cosmos or as a stay-at-home dad. The acclaimed author of "The Martian" (which itself became an acclaimed film) also updates listeners on the eagerly anticipated film adaptation of another of Andy's books: "Project Hail Mary."

**Boys and Girls, We're Back! Tyler from MORRFlate Returns – Tire Inflation Wars, Copycats, Patents & Off-Road Innovation** We're back with another awesome episode of the Jeep Talk Show! Tyler from MORRFlate joins us again for a raw, honest conversation about building a business in the off-road world, dealing with big-time copycats, patent battles, and why competition (the right kind) actually drives innovation. Tyler has been wheeling Toyotas all over California since he was a kid, lives close to the Rubicon Trail, runs NorCal 4x4 Rescue, co-hosts the Snail Trail 4x4 Podcast, and has poured serious support into trail advocacy. In this return visit (first one was back in September 2025), he opens up about getting threatened by a major player, the reality of enforcing patents, and how a $3M company competes against $45M giants with deep marketing pockets. We dive deep into: - How MORRFlate's 4-tire inflation/deflation system works (connects all four tires as one big air tank, equalizes pressure automatically, saves massive time on the trail) - The frustration of direct copies (even stealing the signature neon green color) - Why patents aren't the silver bullet everyone thinks - Airflow limitations of Schrader valves and future ideas to fix the bottleneck - Building a company from a garage condo to a team of 8+ with a warehouse in Sacramento - Lifetime warranties, obsessive quality control, and hiring fellow off-roaders - AI chatbots on the website, robots in manufacturing, and how AI is changing marketing and product design Tyler also shares his 30-second elevator pitch: MORRFlate makes airing up and down your tires super convenient so you can actually enjoy the trail instead of babysitting a compressor. If you've ever deflated for traction, fought with individual tire hoses, or dreamed of faster air-ups on your Jeep, Toyota, or any rig — this one's for you. **Timestamps:** 00:00:00 Show Opening 00:00:10 Misnaming Moore Flat 00:00:31 Tyler's Background & Sales 00:01:19 Previous Interview & Threats 00:02:06 Acquisition Threat & Patent Journey 00:03:08 Patent Approval & Copycats 00:04:01 Company Name Confidential 00:04:33 Patent Enforcement Costs 00:05:21 Competition and Innovation 00:06:35 Amazon Listings & Pricing 00:08:03 RealTruck Ownership Impact 00:09:12 Podcast Monetization Issues 00:09:41 Morfleet Product Overview 00:11:07 Tire Deflation Benefits 00:12:59 Airflow Limits of Valves 00:13:28 Air Tank Volume Calculations 00:14:43 Limited Tank Capacity Demo 00:15:46 Compressor Performance Insights 00:16:24 Personal Projects & Ideas 00:17:40 Upcoming Valve Projects 00:19:07 Valve Interior Flow Restriction 00:21:41 Heavy Equipment Valve Solutions 00:23:48 Apex Rapid Valve Review 00:24:15 Challenges with Large Tires 00:24:59 Passion for Problem Solving 00:29:04 Warehouse & Quality Control 00:34:48 Lifetime Warranty Strategy 00:37:02 Customer Focus Assurance 00:38:22 Employee Attitude Culture 00:39:50 Testing Competitor Gear 00:40:51 People-Centric Philosophy 00:43:28 Corporate vs Small Business 00:44:07 Politics and Truth 00:45:47 Vendor Conflict Over Copying 00:49:05 AI Chatbot Deployment 00:50:30 AI, Quality Control & Robotics 00:53:25 AI in Product Design 00:54:51 AI Impact on Jobs 00:57:45 Minimum Wage Debate 00:58:49 Digital Media & AI 01:02:40 Show Recap & Future 01:04:25 Closing Thanks 01:06:38 Final Thanks & Friendship 01:09:02 Interview Conclusion **Links:** - MORRFlate Official Site: https://morrflate.com/ (Check out the Quad hose kits, Air Hub, and play with their AI chatbot!) - Tyler on Instagram/X: @4x4ToyotaTyler - MORRFlate on Social: @morrflate - Snail Trail 4x4 Podcast: Search "Snail Trail 4x4" on your favorite platform (830+ episodes!) If you're out at Overland Expo, off-road events, or shopping on Amazon — look for the real neon green MORRFlate gear. Drop a comment: Have you tried a multi-tire inflation system? Would you buy from the original innovator or a cheaper copy? What's your biggest air-up/down frustration on the trail? Thanks for watching! Hit LIKE if you enjoyed the convo, SUBSCRIBE for more Jeep/off-road stories, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. Support trail advocacy and small off-road businesses — they keep the trails open and the innovation coming. #Jeep #OffRoad #MORRFlate #Toyota #Rubicon #TireInflation #Overlanding #4x4 Visit our website: https://jeeptalkshow.com/ Watch/Listen on Spotify https://jeeptalkshow.com/spotify Join our Discord Server: https://jeeptalkshow.com/discord Subscribe to our newsletter: https://jeeptakshow.com/newsletter Help Support the show via Patreon: https://jeeptalkshow.com/patreon

Tom Onyshko is a 20-year LAPD veteran and handler in Metropolitan Division's elite K9 Platoon, where he runs both a patrol apprehension dog and a firearm detection dog. With only 5 firearm detection spots serving all of Los Angeles, Tom shares real-world insights from one of the busiest K9 programs in the country.What We Cover:Why LAPD runs single-purpose dogs (patrol, narcotics, explosives, firearms - all separate)Getting into Metro Division: the physical tests, firearm quals, and multi-year tryout processOperating in South Central LA: 30 search warrants in one month, 6 warrants in one dayFirearm detection deployment: area searches, vehicle searches, evidence recoveryTraining philosophy: why LAPD doesn't track, e-collar use, and area search methodologyWorking with LAPD's SIS (Special Investigation Section) - confirmed real and eliteReal callout stories: multi-story building searches, murder suspect apprehensionsTom's background includes 5 years in LAPD's South Bureau gang unit serving high-risk warrants with homicide detectives and FBI before joining Metro Division. He discusses the differences between law enforcement and military K9 work, handler selection criteria, and what makes Metropolitan Division's training standards unique.Essential listening for law enforcement K9 handlers, firearm detection teams, and anyone interested in how elite metro agencies deploy detection dogs operationally.________________________________________

Fagan Afandiyev — Elite Cybersecurity Competitor and Legendary Whitehatter No Password Required: Breakout Room: Episode 1 — Fagan Afandiyev Fagan Afandiyev is a cybersecurity student at the University of South Florida and a member of the CyberHerd competition team, known for his strategic mindset and passion for solving complex challenges. From competing in international robotics competitions to discovering cybersecurity through hands-on platforms, Fagan has built his skills through curiosity, persistence, and a love for problem solving. Fagan shares how competitions, community, and continuous learning shaped his journey into cybersecurity. He walks through his growth within USF's cyber community, and how that led to a penetration testing internship at Microsoft. He also offers insight into the mindset needed to succeed in cybersecurity, encouraging others to embrace challenges, learn through failure, and find enjoyment in the process. Follow Fagan on Linked in here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fagan-afandi/ Presented by ThreatLocker Chapters:  00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity Passion 3:02   Journey to Cyber Herd and University Life 06:12 Internship at Microsoft and Career Aspirations 08:59 Hackathon Experience and Community Engagement 12:39 Behind the Scenes of Cyber Competitions 14:30  Overcoming Challenges in Cyber Competitions 18:00 Gratitude and Mentorship in Cybersecurity  

My guest today is Nelson Dellis. He is a memory athlete and consultant. Nelson is a six-time USA Memory Champion, holding the record for most wins of the national memory champion title. Nelson also runs Climb 4 Memory, a nonprofit which aims to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer's disease research through mountain climbs around the world. The topic is his book Everyday Genius: Hacks to Boost Your Memory, Focus, Problem-Solving, and Much More. In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss: Memory techniques as systems and frameworks Pygmalion effect and belief shaping performance Memory as foundation for faster learning and creativity Training the brain like a muscle and preventing cognitive decline Name memorization using visualization and association Jump in! --- I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and debated on my show. To start? I'd like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/ You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/ Can't get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop sits down with Mauro Schilman, CTO and Co-founder of Tuki, the distribution standard for the AI agent era in travel, for a wide-ranging conversation that moves from the joys of international travel and the beauty of mathematics to the fast-evolving world of AI and large language models. Mauro shares his background as a math Olympiad competitor and later a coach, his time training coding models at the AI company Cohere, and his thoughts on how frontier models are progressing — or plateauing — at the foundational level while innovation accelerates at the application layer. The two also get into the mechanics of agentic AI, MCP and agent-to-agent protocols, hierarchical memory systems, red-green test-driven development as a powerful coding workflow, and the philosophical murkiness of open-source AI. They wrap up discussing Tuki Travel's mission to build AI-ready infrastructure for the travel industry, connecting hotels, suppliers, and online travel agencies to prepare for the coming wave of agentic commerce. You can learn more about Tuki Travel and reach out to the team at tukiclub.com.Timestamps00:00 - Stewart welcomes Mauro Schilman, CTO and Co-founder of Tuki Travel, who shares how traveling since age 15 through high school exchanges opened his mind to cultural similarities and differences.05:00 - Mauro explains Math Olympiad coaching culture and mentorship, noting LLMs now solve competition-level problems while Terence Tao explores AI assisting frontier unsolved mathematics.10:00 - Discussion turns to ChatGPT revealing Mauro's birthdate unprompted, exposing opaque application layers, preference tuning, and system prompts hidden within closed models.15:00 - Mauro argues true open source AI requires full training data, annotation protocols, and alignment processes, not just model weights, while scaling laws appear to be slowing.20:00 - Hierarchical memory models replace flat vector databases, using three-level retrieval systems improving context accuracy as knowledge management becomes AI's core challenge.25:00 - Mauro describes travel's fragmented infrastructure of aggregators, bed banks, and intermediaries, explaining Tuki builds agent-ready unification protocols for AI commerce.30:00 - MCP versus API debate clarifies natural language capability descriptions help agents consume services, while agent-to-agent communication embeds negotiating agents inside supplier systems.35:00 - Hallucinations and consumer trust block agentic payments, industries must build mistake-resilience into bookings before autonomous agent transactions become viable.40:00 - Mauro reveals red-green test-driven development methodology where agents write failing tests first then implementations, creating Oracle verification loops dramatically improving code quality.45:00 - Blockchain's potential for transparent distributed AI training discussed, distinguishing democratization from decentralization while stable coins and regulatory momentum build toward agentic commerce infrastructure.Key Insights1. Travel broadens perspective by revealing both universal human similarities and deep cultural differences. Mauro Schilman began traveling at fifteen through math olympiad competitions and found that people across the world share fundamental traits while also being shaped in profoundly different ways by their cultures. This tension between sameness and difference is what makes travel meaningful.2. Mathematics transitions from structured problem-solving in olympiads to genuine uncertainty in graduate school and research. Olympiad problems are carefully designed with elegant solutions meant to encourage creative thinking, but once a mathematician enters academia, the answers are unknown and the work becomes navigating that uncertainty.3. AI is now assisting mathematicians at the frontier, not just solving olympiad-level problems. Terence Tao, one of the greatest living mathematicians, has written publicly about how AI tools can help tackle unsolved problems, though the role of AI remains assistive rather than independent at the research level.4. Large language models are not truly transparent even when described as open source. Releasing model weights alone does not reveal the training data, annotation protocols, alignment tuning, or system prompts that shape model behavior. Real openness would require access to the entire pipeline.5. Memory and retrieval remain core unsolved challenges in AI systems. Researchers are moving from flat vector database approaches toward hierarchical memory structures with roughly three layers, which improves retrieval accuracy and reduces how much context gets consumed with each search.6. The travel industry is structurally unprepared for AI agents. A hidden web of bed banks, aggregators, and aggregators of aggregators sits between hotels and consumers, each taking a fee. Tuki Travel is building infrastructure to unify this distribution layer and make it consumable by AI agents through protocols like MCP and emerging agent-to-agent communication standards.7. Test-driven development using a red-green approach significantly improves AI-generated code quality. By asking the model to write failing tests before writing any implementation, developers create a verification oracle that guides the model toward correct solutions and avoids the bias of writing tests that simply confirm existing flawed code.

Clay Newcomb, host of Bear Grease and a leading voice at MeatEater, joins the MTNTOUGH Podcast for a deep conversation on hunting heritage, fatherhood in the outdoors, and preserving wild places. From his roots in rural Arkansas to decades of storytelling through Into High Country and Bear Grease, Clay explores how wild experiences build patience, self-reliance, and problem-solving in the next generation. He addresses the grizzly bear debate, genetic connectivity, political interference vs. science-based management, and why hunters remain the true conservationists funding wildlife recovery. Clay also discusses technology's impact on hunting culture, the balance between tradition and innovation, and the responsibility to pass down a love for the land. A must-listen for mountain hunters, dads, and anyone fighting to protect the American hunting heritage and wild places for future generations.Join Dustin Diefenderfer, Founder of MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab and creator of the MTNTOUGH+ Fitness App in the top podcast for Mental Toughness and Mindset. (P.S.

Leadership expert Patrick Lencioni spent nearly 20 years feeling drained and frustrated at work, despite loving his job and the people around him. As the CEO of his own firm, he was constantly pulled into tasks that fell outside his natural strengths, with no clear understanding of why it was killing his productivity and energy. That frustration led him to create the Working Genius framework, transforming how leaders and entrepreneurs approach team building. In this episode, Patrick breaks down the six working geniuses to help you build teams where people find genuine fulfillment at work. In this episode, Hala and Patrick will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (01:18) The Origin Story of Working Genius (04:19) Finding Joy and Energy at Work (08:05) Defining the Six Working Geniuses (20:51) Applying Working Genius to Entrepreneurship (30:51) How to Apply Your Assessment Results (35:18) Doing Work You Don't Enjoy (38:32) Working Genius Assessment vs. Personality Traits (50:18) The Three Stages of Teamwork (59:02) Using Working Genius for Better Hiring (01:03:56) Identifying and Fixing Team Genius Gaps (01:15:33) Tips for Running Better Meetings (01:22:35) Daily Habits for Personal Success Patrick Lencioni is a bestselling author, speaker, and founder of The Table Group, specializing in organizational health and leadership. He has spent over 25 years helping leaders build high-performing teams and improve workplace culture. Patrick is the author of multiple business classics, including The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and The Six Types of Working Genius. His work has impacted millions of leaders and entrepreneurs worldwide. Sponsored By: Huel - Get over $50 in savings with the Discovery Bundle from Huel. Use my exclusive code YAP15 for 15% off at huel.com/yap15. Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/profiting Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Quo - Run your business communications the smart way. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/profiting Experian - Manage and cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reduce your bills. Get started now with the Experian App and let your Big Financial Friend do the work for you. See experian.com for details. Intuit - Start paying bills the smart way, not the hard way. Learn more at QuickBooks.com/billpay AT&T Business - Power your small business with reliable connectivity from AT&T. Switch today at business.att.com.  Fabric - Protect your family with term life insurance from Fabric by Gerber Life. Apply today in just minutes at meetfabric.com/profiting  ZocDoc - Stop putting off those doctors' appointments. Find and instantly book a doctor you love today at Zocdoc.com/PROFITING  Blinkist - Turn the world's best nonfiction books into quick 15-minute reads or listens. Grab your free trial plus an exclusive 30% discount at blinkist.com/profiting  Resources Mentioned: Patrick's Book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: bit.ly/-TFDOAT  Patrick's Book, Death by Meeting: bit.ly/PL-DBM  Patrick's Book, The 6 Types of Working Genius: bit.ly/T6TOWG  Patrick's Book, The Ideal Team Player: bit.ly/PL-TITP  Patricks' Company: The Table Group: tablegroup.com  Working Genius Assessment: workinggenius.com/profiting  YAP E394 with Patrick Lencioni:  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Networking, Goal Setting, Time Management, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Leadership Skills, Strategic Planning

What if your memory, focus, and problem-solving skills weren't fixed traits… but abilities you could train like a muscle? In this episode, I'm joined by six-time U.S. Memory Champion and two-time Guinness World Record holder Nelson Dellis, author of Everyday Genius: Hacks to Boost Your Memory, Focus, Problem-Solving, and Much More. Nelson has dedicated his life to mastering memory — not just as a competitive skill, but as a tool for everyday life. In this conversation, we break down practical techniques to improve recall, sharpen focus, think more clearly, and unlock what he calls your "everyday genius." If you've ever forgotten names, struggled to concentrate, or wanted to think more effectively — this episode is packed with tools you can start using immediately.

Memory champion Nelson Dellis shares simple techniques to upgrade your thinking to genius level.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The core skills behind genius-level thinking 2) How to learn faster and better using one powerful tool 3) Why you shouldn't write off your intuitionSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1146 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT NELSON — Nelson Dellis is a six-time USA Memory Champion, two-time Guinness World Record holder, Grandmaster of Memory, keynote speaker, and world-renowned memory coach. He teaches at the university level, holding degrees in computer science and physics, and is also an accomplished mountaineer with four Mt. Everest expeditions. Beyond the classroom and the mountains, Nelson has medaled in international competitions, contributed to remote viewing research on stock prediction, and even played on a professional card-counting Blackjack team that won over $100,000. He shares his passion for unlocking the mind's potential with over 300,000 YouTube subscribers, where he makes complex skills practical, fun, and accessible to anyone willing to train their brain.• Book: Everyday Genius: Hacks to Boost Your Memory, Focus, Problem-Solving, and Much More• Website: NelsonDellis.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Godel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid by Douglas Hofstadter• Past episode: 341: Decoding Body Language with ex-FBI Special Agent Joe Navarro— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Narwhal. Treat your home to spotless, fresh floors with us.narwhal.com/pete.• Monarch.com. Get 50% off your first year on with the code AWESOME.• Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll with gusto.com/AWESOME• Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/better• Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIOSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Donnie bought his dental practice just 6 months ago, and he's already facing the challenges every new owner hits. In this raw and honest "MyStory" episode, Craig and Peter sit down with Dr. Donnie to unpack the real problems he's navigating as a first-time practice owner: arbitrary revenue goals with no math to back them up, two part-time associates who aren't pulling their weight, a rocky practice management software switch mid-transition, a team that says everything's fine but clearly isn't, and a leadership style that's more people-pleasing than people-leading.  The guys break it all down, from reverse-engineering his $3M dream with actual operatory data, to why his bonus system could quietly be killing his margins, to the hard truth about what it means to lead vs. manage a team you inherited. Case Study:  Dr. Donnie Wiggins Single Practice Owner Based in New Jersey (commuting from Brooklyn, NY) Purchased Practice: September 2025 Experience: 6 months into ownership DESCRIPTION The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 432 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden,  Dr. Craig Spodak &  Ian de Jongh GUEST:  Dr.Donnie Wiggins "MyStory" is a new Bulletproof series where real dentists share their real story: what's working, what's not, and the questions they can't get answered anywhere else. Each episode is a one-hour Master Class. Peter, Craig and Ian give practical advice, just like they do inside our Mastermind Program and at the Bulletproof Summit.  The point is simple: you'll hear your own challenges in someone else's story, and leave with clear steps you can use right away to shift your mindset, strengthen your practice, and avoid the mistakes that make growth harder than it needs to be. Contact Us Want to be on MyStory? Email MyStory@bulletproofdentalpractice.com. If your story is selected, you'll join Peter, Craig  ans Ian on the podcast. We also launched the Bulletproof Hotline. Call anytime and leave a message to share your story, ask a question, tell a joke, or leave a note for Peter, Craig and Ian. We'll listen and respond with real-world feedback. Hotline: (561) 933-5575 Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Dr. Donnie's Background 01:15 Dr. Donnie's Path to Practice Ownership 02:22 Why Dr. Donnie Chose Practice Ownership 04:14 Current Challenges in Practice Management 05:00 Vision for the Next Three Years 06:07 Financial Goals and Profit Margins 08:20 Building Out the Practice and Capacity 09:08 Analyzing Practice Performance and Capacity 10:14 Forecasting Future Production and Growth 13:28 Staffing, Culture, and Buy-In 15:10 Understanding Practice Revenue and Data 18:00 Staffing Strategies and Efficiency 22:50 Leadership and Influence in Practice 30:09 Overcoming Staff and Culture Challenges 36:20 Financial Metrics and Bonus Systems 40:43 Patience and Long-Term Growth Mindset 42:52 Self-Leadership and Continuous Learning 44:55 Effective Communication and Influence 45:36 Embracing Change and Problem Solving 46:29 Encouragement and Final Advice REFERENCES Bulletproof Summit Bulletproof Mastermind

Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 2026 and talking to Will Ocean, Managing Director with Maintain Reliability about "Operational success starts with reliability". The conversation revolves around the Fluke Xcelerate 2026 event, which focused on reliability, predictive maintenance, and AI diagnostics. Scott MacKenzie, the host of the Industrial Talk Podcast, interviews Will Ocean, a Managing Director at Maintain Reliability, about the importance of culture and technology in industrial operations. They discuss the challenges of implementing reliability strategies, the need for mentorship and training, and the difficulty of measuring the ROI of preventive measures. Will emphasizes the importance of a cultural shift towards reliability and the role of thought leaders in inspiring and educating the next generation of industry professionals. Outline Fluke's Xcelerate Event Overview Scott introduces the Fluke's Xcelerate event, highlighting its focus on reliability and innovation.The event featured high-energy keynotes, hands-on predictive maintenance tools, and AI diagnostic breakthroughs.Scott emphasizes the event's real-world strategies that teams can implement immediately.The event is described as a launch pad for smarter, faster, and more reliable operations. Introduction to the Industrial Talk Podcast Scott welcomes listeners to the Industrial Talk Podcast, celebrating industry professionals worldwide.The podcast aims to highlight the bravery, innovation, and problem-solving skills of industry professionals.Scott mentions the importance of celebrating industry heroes and their contributions to making the world a better place. Meeting Will Ocean and Initial Impressions Scott introduces Will Ocean, a legend in the industry, and mentions his great accent.Will Ocean expresses gratitude for being invited and shares a light-hearted moment about never bringing Scott to England.The conversation touches on the positive energy and culture at the Xcelerate event.Will Ocean discusses the importance of resonance and the positive energy felt at the event, emphasizing the passion and importance of the topics discussed. The Importance of Passion and Mentorship Will Ocean talks about the passion and drive behind thought leadership at the event, highlighting the involvement of apprentices.He emphasizes the importance of mentorship and inspiring people, sharing his own experience with the Reliability Gang podcast.Scott agrees on the need to inspire the next generation of leaders and the importance of telling industry stories.Will Ocean discusses the challenges of sharing knowledge and the skills gap in the industry, advocating for making industry conversations accessible and relatable. Cultural and Technological Challenges in Industry Scott and Will Ocean discuss the cultural challenges in the industry, particularly the slow pace of cultural change compared to technological advancements.Will Ocean uses the analogy of going to the gym to explain the long-term effort required to change industry culture.They discuss the importance of having the right conversations and the need for patience and empathy in cultural change.Will Ocean highlights the need for thought leaders to spread awareness and empathy, and the importance of understanding the conditioning of experienced industry professionals. Will Ocean's Background and Maintain Reliability Will Ocean shares his background, starting in the electric and mechanical trades and moving to condition monitoring and vibration analysis.He discusses the transition from being a problem giver to a solutions provider and the importance of understanding the root cause of problems.Will Ocean emphasizes the need for a roadmap to address gaps within organizations and the importance of adding value first.He shares his experience with Maintain Reliability, focusing on the importance of tools, training, and progression for employees. The Role of Culture in Sustaining Reliability Will Ocean discusses the importance of reliability being ingrained in the culture of an organization.He highlights the challenges of sustaining reliability when senior leadership changes and the need for a strong culture to support long-term goals.Scott and Will Ocean discuss the difficulty of measuring the return on investment for reliability efforts that prevent failures.Will Ocean emphasizes the need for awareness and a long-term vision for the plant, advocating for a marathon approach to reliability. The Importance of Problem-Solving and Adaptability Will Ocean discusses the importance of problem-solving and the need for flexibility in roadmaps for different organizations.He shares an example of a manufacturing facility using diagnostic equipment without a clear plan, highlighting the need for proper utilization of tools.Will Ocean emphasizes the importance of addressing gaps and adding value first, using a roadmap tailored to the specific needs of the organization.He discusses the challenges of measuring the value of reliability efforts that prevent failures and the need for a cultural shift to see reliability as a long-term investment. Future Excitement and Contact Information Scott asks Will Ocean about what excites him in the industry, and Will Ocean expresses his passion for spreading the word of reliability and inspiring people.Will Ocean shares his contact information, encouraging listeners to follow him on the Reliability Gang podcast and connect with him on LinkedIn.Scott praises Will Ocean's high "beer factor," describing him as passionate, skilled, and a great person to hang out with.The conversation concludes with a reminder to follow Will Ocean and attend the Xcelerate event, emphasizing the importance of people and conversations in the industry. If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation. Finally, get your exclusive free access to the Industrial Academy and a series on “Why You Need To Podcast” for Greater Success in 2026. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy! 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With over 25 years of experience working with leadership teams, Patrick Lencioni has seen successful companies crumble; not because of strategy, but due to poor organizational health. Behind the success were team members who were afraid to open up, make mistakes, or disagree. This insight led Patrick to dedicate his career to creating frameworks that help entrepreneurs and leaders build healthy teams. In this episode, Patrick breaks down the five dysfunctions of a team and shows how embracing healthy conflict can foster trust, boost productivity, and improve decision-making. In this episode, Hala and Patrick will discuss: (00:00) Introduction(03:52) What Is Organizational Health?(09:24) Healthy vs. Unhealthy Team Culture(17:20) The Five Dysfunctions of a Team(23:57) The Power of Peer Accountability at the Workplace(26:50) Diagnosing Dysfunctions with Real Scenarios(41:41) How to Run Effective Team Meetings(54:55) How Working Genius Improves Productivity(01:06:51) The Truth About Entrepreneurship and Success Patrick Lencioni is a founder of The Table Group and a pioneer of the organizational health movement. He is the author of 13 books, which have sold over 8 million copies and been translated into more than 30 languages. Patrick has spent over 25 years helping organizations and leaders improve their team dynamics, decision-making, and productivity. Sponsored By: Huel - Get over $50 in savings with the Discovery Bundle from Huel. Use my exclusive code YAP15 for 15% off at huel.com/yap15. Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/profiting Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Quo - Run your business communications the smart way. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/profiting Experian - Manage and cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reduce your bills. Get started now with the Experian App and let your Big Financial Friend do the work for you. See experian.com for details. Intuit - Start paying bills the smart way, not the hard way. Learn more at QuickBooks.com/billpay AT&T Business - Power your small business with reliable connectivity from AT&T. Switch today at business.att.com.  Fabric - Protect your family with term life insurance from Fabric by Gerber Life. Apply today in just minutes at meetfabric.com/profiting  ZocDoc - Stop putting off those doctors' appointments. Find and instantly book a doctor you love today at Zocdoc.com/PROFITING  Blinkist - Turn the world's best nonfiction books into quick 15-minute reads or listens. Grab your free trial plus an exclusive 30% discount at blinkist.com/profiting  Resources Mentioned: Patrick's Book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: bit.ly/-TFDOAT  Patrick's Book, Death by Meeting: bit.ly/PL-DBM  Patrick's Book, The 6 Types of Working Genius: bit.ly/T6TOWG  Working Genius Assessment: workinggenius.com/profiting  Patrick's Instagram: instagram.com/patricklencioniofficial/  YAP E305 with Patrick Lencioni: youngandprofiting.co/PL-E305  YAP E306 with Patrick Lencioni: youngandprofiting.co/PL-E306  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Networking, Goal Setting, Time Management, Problem Solving, Leadership Skills, Strategic Planning

Jason Matzinger, creator of Into High Country, returns to the MTNTOUGH Podcast to discuss fatherhood in the outdoors, how wild places build self-reliant, problem-solving men, and why hunters are essential to protecting wildlife. From early film days to season 17, Jason shares lessons on patience, conservation, and raising boys who understand the circle of life. He dives deep into the grizzly bear debate, genetic connectivity, political interference, and why hunters—not activists—are the true frontline conservationists. A raw, hopeful conversation on technology's impact, present-moment living, and leaving wild places better for the next generation of mountain hunters and backcountry athletes.Join Dustin Diefenderfer, Founder of MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab and creator of the MTNTOUGH+ Fitness App in the top podcast for Mental Toughness and Mindset. (P.S.

Ben Kinney, Chad Hyams, and Bob Stewart discuss the concept of 'trickling' in leadership, exploring how ideas, problems, and energy can move through various directions within personal and professional relationships. The trio delves into strategies for effectively managing conversations in ways that inspire accountability and positivity, rather than inadvertently spreading negativity. Learn about balancing what to share with peers, subordinates, and mentors, ensuring impactful communication. The episode also touches on how actions influence children and employees, fostering intentional interactions that uplift rather than drain energy. ---------- Connect with the hosts: •    Ben Kinney: https://www.BenKinney.com/ •    Bob Stewart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/activebob •    Chad Hyams: https://ChadHyams.com/ •    Book one of our co-hosts for your next event: https://WinMakeGive.com/speakers/   More ways to connect: •    Join our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/winmakegive •     Sign up for our weekly newsletter: https://WinMakeGive.com/sign-up •     Explore the Win Make Give Podcast Network: https://WinMakeGive.com/ Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network 00:00 Effective Leadership Through Positive Communication and Accountability 06:00 The Impact of Adult Conversations on Children's Perceptions 08:47 The Impact of Leadership and Energy on Workplace Dynamics 13:18 The Impact of Negative Talk on Workplace Morale 15:25 Trickling Up, Down, and Sideways for Problem Solving and Growth 22:45 Impact of Communication on Relationships and Workplace Dynamics 24:48 The Trickle Effect: Impact and Direction in Daily Interactions

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Jeff Strong worked nearly 30 years in the consumer products industry as a senior executive at Procter & Gamble and global president and chief customer officer at Johnson & Johnson. He then taught in the Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University and worked as an advisor to the Church before serving as a mission leader in the Arkansas Bentonville Mission. Jeff has since spent several years doing research on why people are leaving the Church. While not a professional researcher, his career involved a large amount of research and the research he shares in this podcast was done with the help of some of the top Latter-day Saint researchers in the world. Today, Jeff lives in Midway, Utah, and stays busy with a little lavender farm, some business consulting, and enjoying family. Joseph Grenny is a lifelong student of social science whose writings are references in major universities around the world. He is a New York Times bestselling author of eight books, including leadership, influence and communication classics Crucial Conversations, Influencer, Crucial Accountability, and Change Anything. His books are available in over 30 languages and have sold over six million copies. Joseph is a co-founder and current board chair of Unitus Labs, an international nonprofit that has helped over 15 million of the world's poorest to move toward self reliance. In 2015 he and his colleagues started The Other Side Academy, a 2.5-year school for those with long histories of crime, addiction and homelessness. The Other Side Academy is free, requiring only a desire to change for admission. In April 2021, Joseph and the leaders of The Other Side Academy announced their intention to build The Other Side Village, a 400-home community for those who are chronically homeless based on principles of self-reliance and peer accountability. Joseph is married to the former Celia Marie Waldron. They have six children and eight grandchildren and live in Salt Lake City. Links Watch the video and share your thoughts in the Zion Lab community The Data Behind Church Culture | An Interview with Jeff Strong Joining Moroni's War on Addiction | An Interview with Joseph Grenny Creating Change | Interview with Joseph Grenny Messy Conversations: When Loved Ones Leave the Faith, by Joseph Grenny Transcript available with the video in the Zion Lab community Highlights Social science expert Joseph Grenny and researcher Jeff Strong discuss the high-stakes nature of “faith transitions” within the Church . The conversation centers on how leaders and family members can navigate these emotionally charged discussions to preserve and strengthen relationships. 00:04:45 – The Importance of High-Stakes Conversations 00:06:17 – The Challenge of Faith Transitions 00:08:31 – The Need for Open Dialogue 00:09:50 – The Emotional Weight of Conversations 00:11:13 – The Impact of Poor Responses 00:12:21 – Preparing for Difficult Conversations 00:13:35 – Research Insights on Conversations 00:15:48 – Identifying Positive Deviants 00:16:29 – Learning from Successful Conversations 00:18:06 – The Role of Fear in Conversations 00:20:06 – Talking Under the Influence of Stress 00:22:40 – The Importance of Taking a Breather 00:25:23 – Three Key Steps for Effective Conversations 00:27:00 – Feeling Your Feelings 00:29:40 – Fixing Your Story 00:31:40 – Finding Your Motive 00:33:13 – The Transformative Power of Relationships 00:35:11 – Embracing the Messiness of Life 00:38:11 – The Role of God in Our Growth 00:40:45 – The Journey of Self-Discovery Key Insights The “Devoutness Paradox”: Research involving 15,000 participants found that the more devout a person is, the less likely a conversation about faith transition is to go well. If the recipient is a church leader, the odds of a negative outcome are 4.5 times higher than average. High Intensity of Need: Approximately 83% of individuals going through a faith transition reach out to others, typically contacting four to five people, indicating a deep desire for connection and resolution during the process. The Trap of “Problem-Solving”: Many leaders and parents react out of fear and an immediate impulse to “fix” the individual or bring them back to the church. This motive often leads to the other person feeling judged, berated, or suspected. The “Positive Deviant” Model: Some leaders and family members manage to maintain their own religious commitment while creating a safe, robust space for dialogue. These “positive deviants” prioritize the relationship over immediate theological conformity. Long-Lasting Consequences: The first few seconds of a conversation are pivotal; words spoken in moments of shock or vulnerability can endure for years and dictate the future trajectory of the relationship. Leadership Applications Shifting Motives: Leaders must move from a mindset of “correcting” to one of “listening and processing”. Recognizing that fear often drives the impulse to solve a problem can help leaders stay present and supportive rather than confrontational. Validating the Struggle: Leaders should normalize the reality that faith transitions are common and often a healthy part of a person’s individual journey . By acknowledging the difficulty without judgment, they empower the individual to feel heard rather than controlled. The award-winning Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints’ mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Find Leadership Tools, Courses, and Community for Latter-day Saint leaders in the Zion Lab community. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Reyna and Elena Aburto, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Benjamin Hardy, Elder Alvin F. Meredith III, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg, Elaine Dalton, Tad R. Callister, Lynn G. Robbins, J. Devn Cornish, Bonnie Oscarson, Dennis B. Neuenschwander, Kirby Heyborne, Taysom Hill, Coaches Jennifer Rockwood and Brandon Doman, Anthony Sweat, John Hilton III, Barbara Morgan Gardner, Blair Hodges, Whitney Johnson, Ryan Gottfredson, Greg McKeown, Ganel-Lyn Condie, Michael Goodman, Wendy Ulrich, Richard Ostler, and many more in over 800 episodes. 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