Podcasts about Reliability

Industrial Talk is talking to Dan Anderson, Director of Business Development at ReliabilityX about "Asset management and Reliability best practices". Scott Mackenzie hosts an industrial podcast featuring Dan Anderson, a reliability and asset management expert. Dan discusses the importance of integrating asset management and maintenance reliability practices within organizations. He emphasizes the need for a high-level policy and strategic asset management plan (SAMP) to drive these efforts. Dan highlights the benefits of proactive maintenance, citing a case study where a company saved significant costs by implementing best practices. He also stresses the importance of top-down management commitment and continuous reassessment to sustain these improvements. Dan provides contact information for further discussions on these topics. Action Items [ ] Reach out to Dan Anderson at ReliabilityX to further discuss reliability and asset management best practices for the organization.[ ] Conduct a loss analysis to quantify the financial impact of downtime and short/stop times on production[ ] Develop a business case to justify investment in reliability improvement initiatives like planners, reliability engineers, and predictive maintenance technologies Outline Introduction and Welcome to Industrial Talk Podcast Scott MacKenzie welcomes listeners to the Industrial Talk Podcast, emphasizing its focus on industry professionals and their innovations.Scott introduces Dan Anderson, highlighting his expertise in asset management, reliability, and his role as the chairman of the board of SMRP.Scott praises Dan's insights and passion for reliability and asset management, describing him as a delightful and knowledgeable individual.Scott mentions upcoming events, including Power Gen in January, MD&M West in February, and Accelerate with Fluke Reliability in March, encouraging listeners to attend. Upcoming Events and Their Importance Scott discusses Power Gen, emphasizing its relevance to the power industry and its location in San Antonio, Texas.Scott highlights MD&M West, focusing on its significance for the manufacturing and med tech sectors and his excitement about broadcasting from the event.Scott talks about Accelerate with Fluke Reliability, praising its user conference and encouraging listeners to attend if they are interested in asset management and maintenance.Scott introduces the Barcelona Cyber Security Congress, emphasizing its importance for cyber security and digitalization in the industry. Introduction of Dan Anderson and His Background Scott reintroduces Dan Anderson, emphasizing his expertise in asset management and reliability.Dan provides a brief background, mentioning his role as the Director of Business Development at ReliabilityX and his position as the chairman of the board of SMRP.Scott and Dan discuss the importance of the SMRP annual conference and the positive interactions they had there.Dan shares his experience of dressing up for the SMRP annual conference, highlighting the professional atmosphere. Differences Between Asset Management and Reliability Dan explains the differences between asset management and reliability, noting that asset management is more strategic and driven by executive leadership.Dan describes the importance of a policy and a strategic asset management plan (SAMP) in asset management.Dan contrasts this with reliability, which involves day-to-day maintenance and proactive measures to ensure equipment is running smoothly.Scott and Dan discuss the importance of having a policy that is well-thought-out and not overly...

Consumer Reports' latest reliability findings are in, we share which brands deliver the most reliable cars, trucks, and SUVs in 2026—based on comprehensive survey data from hundreds of thousands of CR members. We break down how major automakers, including Toyota, Tesla, Subaru, Rivian, BMW, Mazda, and Honda, compare; how EVs and plug-in hybrids stack up against traditional gas models; which used cars offer the most dependable performance; and whether luxury brands truly provide an advantage over their mainstream counterparts. We also address why some automakers place the gas cap on the passenger side of their vehicles and offer advice on simple maintenance tasks you can perform yourself to help reduce car-related expenses.     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:30 - New Car Reliability 02:51 - Used Car Reliability 05:57 - Big News 06:40 - Cars Least Expensive to Maintain 08:22 - EVs/ Plug-in Hybrids Reliability 10:04 - Hybrid Vehicle Reliability 11:34 - Owner Satisfaction 13:18 - Importance of Car Reliability 15:27 - How CR Gathers Reliability Data 19:55 - Question #1: Why do some car manufacturers put the gas cap on the passenger side and others on the driver side? 23:09 - Question #2: Which simple maintenance tasks can car owners perform on their own to help reduce car-related expenses?     ----------------------------------  Who Makes the Most Reliable New Cars? https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/who-makes-the-most-reliable-cars-a7824554938/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Which Brands Make the Best Cars? https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-driving/which-car-brands-make-the-best-vehicles-a6159221985/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Reliability of 5 to 10 year-old cars https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/which-brands-make-the-best-used-cars-a2811658468/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Most and Least Loved Car Brands https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/most-and-least-liked-car-brands-a1291429338/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   10 Most Reliable Cars https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/10-most-reliable-cars-a6569295379/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   How Car Brands Stack Up On Lifetime Repair Cost https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-maintenance/the-cost-of-car-ownership-a1854979198/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   10 Best SUVs You Can Buy Right Now https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/10-best-suvs-you-can-buy-right-now-a8518508556/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Car Reliability and Owner Satisfaction Guide https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/guide-to-car-reliability-owner-satisfaction-a9213219653/   Consumerreports.org/Talkingcars https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-driving/talking-cars-podcast-archive-a1439738009/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

Consumer Reports' latest reliability findings are in, we share which brands deliver the most reliable cars, trucks, and SUVs in 2026—based on comprehensive survey data from hundreds of thousands of CR members. We break down how major automakers, including Toyota, Tesla, Subaru, Rivian, BMW, Mazda, and Honda, compare; how EVs and plug-in hybrids stack up against traditional gas models; which used cars offer the most dependable performance; and whether luxury brands truly provide an advantage over their mainstream counterparts. We also address why some automakers place the gas cap on the passenger side of their vehicles and offer advice on simple maintenance tasks you can perform yourself to help reduce car-related expenses.     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:30 - New Car Reliability 02:51 - Used Car Reliability 05:57 - Big News 06:40 - Cars Least Expensive to Maintain 08:22 - EVs/ Plug-in Hybrids Reliability 10:04 - Hybrid Vehicle Reliability 11:34 - Owner Satisfaction 13:18 - Importance of Car Reliability 15:27 - How CR Gathers Reliability Data 19:55 - Question #1: Why do some car manufacturers put the gas cap on the passenger side and others on the driver side? 23:09 - Question #2: Which simple maintenance tasks can car owners perform on their own to help reduce car-related expenses?     ----------------------------------  Who Makes the Most Reliable New Cars? https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/who-makes-the-most-reliable-cars-a7824554938/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Which Brands Make the Best Cars? https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-driving/which-car-brands-make-the-best-vehicles-a6159221985/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Reliability of 5 to 10 year-old cars https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/which-brands-make-the-best-used-cars-a2811658468/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Most and Least Loved Car Brands https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/most-and-least-liked-car-brands-a1291429338/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   10 Most Reliable Cars https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/10-most-reliable-cars-a6569295379/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   How Car Brands Stack Up On Lifetime Repair Cost https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-maintenance/the-cost-of-car-ownership-a1854979198/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   10 Best SUVs You Can Buy Right Now https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/10-best-suvs-you-can-buy-right-now-a8518508556/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Car Reliability and Owner Satisfaction Guide https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/guide-to-car-reliability-owner-satisfaction-a9213219653/   Consumerreports.org/Talkingcars https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-driving/talking-cars-podcast-archive-a1439738009/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike highlights the reliability of the Scriptures as a powerful reason to believe. He talks about the historical accuracy of the Bible and shares the story of Lee Strobel—an investigative journalist who set out to expose the Bible's errors but instead found overwhelming evidence for its truth and ultimately embraced the faith. Mike also quotes respected history professor Lloyd Bridgeman, who once said the Bible is the most reliable book in history. Finally, he reflects on how God uses His Holy Scriptures to speak to us personally—because when we are spiritually alive, the Word of God becomes alive in us.

In this episode of Wash Talk: The Carwash Podcast, host Rich DiPaolo welcomes Troy Huisman, founder of Superior Control, for a deep dive into one of the most critical, yet least understood, parts of a tunnel: the motor control center. Huisman discusses the early gaps he saw in the carwash equipment world and what pushed him to design smarter, more responsive control solutions. He explains why a control panel often understands tunnel performance better than the operator and highlights the hidden inefficiencies his team uncovers at sites across the industry. The conversation explores the growing value of custom-built control systems and how they enhance uptime, throughput, and long-term reliability for each unique site. Huisman also breaks down where automation is delivering the biggest returns. Real-world examples illustrate how redesigned panels have transformed struggling tunnels into high-performing locations. The episode concludes with a look ahead at connected controls, remote diagnostics and the role “smart” motor control centers will play in the next generation of tunnel design.

Mode Mobile's Dan Novaes talks everything around Bitcoin's recent volatility. He says the cryptocurrency is experiencing an "IPO moment," making the case that this sharp downturn in price will level out as liquidity and adoption grows. Dan compares Bitcoin to gold and explains the asset's road ahead to being seen as reliable as the rare earth metal. When asked if Strategy (MSTR) will help or hinder the crypto market, Dan says the Michael Saylor-led company will "ultimately do good" for Bitcoin. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Have you ever met someone in a fleeting moment and instantly sensed there was a deeper conversation waiting to happen? That is precisely what happened when I met Grantley Morgan at Thinkers50 in London. It was my very first time in the city, and there he was, tucked away in the corner, trying to enjoy a quiet bite before the next wave of conversations. Of course, I walked right up to him, probably catching him mid-chew, and within minutes, we were deep into a discussion about the kind of leadership people return to when the world around them feels uncertain. In this episode of Becoming Unshakable, Grantley and I explore a theme that leaders often overlook. Reliability. We talk about it as something steady, almost quiet, yet absolutely foundational. Grantley calls it positive predictability. That grounded presence where people know how you show up, they see the bar you hold for yourself, and they trust that your intentions match your actions. He describes how this connects with a second trait that leaders often talk about but rarely live consistently. A personal quality bar that never drops, even when pressure mounts. Our conversation moves through the realities of consulting culture, the pressure to prove yourself, the temptation to rush, and the personal work involved in shifting from competition to curiosity. Grantley shares moments where he pushed too hard, went too fast, and learned the hard way about the limits of carrying everything alone. His honesty around pressure, emotional regulation, and the need for shared accountability invites all of us to rethink how we use our influence. What I loved most was the way he frames leadership through clear intention. The idea of stepping away for fuel, stepping back for perspective, and stepping forward once curiosity returns. The way he holds failure as a sign of courage rather than incompetence. And the reminder that reliability has nothing to do with being safe or dull. It is the quality that lets people take bigger risks because they trust the leader beside them. Grantley left me thinking about the future of leadership and how each of us can create the conditions where our teams thrive. What would happen if reliability and excellence coexisted more often in our workplaces? What would it change about how we show up, how we collaborate, and how we carry our own emotional load? I would love to know what this conversation brings up for you. Which part resonates with your own experience of leading or being led? Share your thoughts with me.  

Thanks to Prosus Group for collaborating on the Agents in Production Virtual Conference 2025.Abstract //The discussion centers on highly technical yet practical themes, such as the use of advanced post-training techniques like Direct Preference Optimization (DPO) and Parameter-Efficient Fine-Tuning (PEFT) to ensure LLMs maintain stability while specializing for e-commerce domains. We compare the implementation challenges of Computer-Using Agents in automating legacy enterprise systems versus the stability issues faced by conversational agents when inputs become unpredictable in production. We will analyze the role of cloud infrastructure in supporting the continuous, iterative training loops required by Reinforcement Learning-based agents for e-commerce!Bio // Paul van der Boor (Panel Host) //Paul van der Boor is a Senior Director of Data Science at Prosus and a member of its internal AI group.Arushi Jain (Panelist) // Arushi is a Senior Applied Scientist at Microsoft, working on LLM post-training for Computer-Using Agent (CUA) through Reinforcement Learning. She previously completed Microsoft's competitive 2-year AI Rotational Program (MAIDAP), building and shipping AI-powered features across four product teams.She holds a Master's in Machine Learning from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and a Dual Degree in Economics from IIT Kanpur. At Michigan, she led the NLG efforts for the Alexa Prize Team, securing a $250K research grant to develop a personalized, active-listening socialbot. Her research spans collaborations with Rutgers School of Information, Virginia Tech's Economics Department, and UCLA's Center for Digital Behavior.Beyond her technical work, Arushi is a passionate advocate for gender equity in AI. She leads the Women in Data Science (WiDS) Cambridge community, scaling participation in her ML workshops from 25 women in 2020 to 100+ in 2025—empowering women and non-binary technologists through education and mentorship.Swati Bhatia //Passionate about building and investing in cutting-edge technology to drive positive impact.Currently shaping the future of AI/ML at Google Cloud.10+ years of global experience across the U.S, EMEA, and India in product, strategy & venture capital (Google, Uber, BCG, Morpheus Ventures).Audi Liu //I'm passionate about making AI more useful and safe.Why? Because AI will be ubiquitous in every workflow, powering our lives just like how electricity revolutionized our society - It's pivotal we get it right.At Inworld AI, we believe all future software will be powered by voice. As a Sr Product Manager at Inworld, I'm focused on building a real-time voice API that empowers developers to create engaging, human-like experiences. Inworld offers state-of-the-art voice AI at a radically accessible price - No. 1 on Hugging Face and Artificial Analysis, instant voice cloning, rich multilingual support, real-time streaming, and emotion plus non-verbal control, all for just $5 per million characters.Isabella Piratininga //Experienced Product Leader with over 10 years in the tech industry, shaping impactful solutions across micro-mobility, e-commerce, and leading organizations in the new economy, such as OLX, iFood, and now Nubank. I began my journey as a Product Owner during the early days of modern product management, contributing to pivotal moments like scaling startups, mergers of major tech companies, and driving innovation in digital banking.My passion lies in solving complex challenges through user-centered product strategies. I believe in creating products that serve as a bridge between user needs and business goals, fostering value and driving growth. At Nubank, I focus on redefining financial experiences and empowering users with accessible and innovative solutions.

What if the hardest part of reliability has nothing to do with tooling or automation? Jennifer Petoff explains why real reliability comes from the human workflows wrapped around the engineering work.Everyone seems to think AI will automate reliability away. I keep hearing the same story: “Our tooling will catch it.” “Copilots will reduce operational load.” “Automation will mitigate incidents before they happen.”But here's a hard truth to swallow: AI only automates the mechanical parts of reliability — the machine in the machine.The hard parts haven't changed at all.You still need teams with clarity on system boundaries.You still need consistent approaches to resolution.You still need postmortems that drive learning rather than blame.AI doesn't fix any of that. If anything, it exposes every organizational gap we've been ignoring. And that's exactly why I wanted today's guest on.Jennifer Petoff is Director of Program  Management for Google Cloud Platform and Technical Infrastructure education. Every day, she works with SREs at Google, as well as with SREs at other companies through her public speaking and Google Cloud Customer engagements.Even if you have never touched GCP, you have still been influenced by her work at some point in your SRE career. She is co-editor of Google's original Site Reliability Engineering book from 2016. Yeah, that one!It was my immense pleasure to have her join me to discuss the internal dynamics behind successful reliability initiatives. Here are 5 highlights from our talk:3 issues stifling individual SREs' workTo start, I wanted to know from Jennifer the kinds of challenges she has seen individual SREs face when attempting to introduce or reinforce reliability improvements within their teams or the broader organization.She categorized these challenges into 3 main categories* Cultural issues (with a look into Westrum's typology of organizational culture)* Insufficient buy-in from stakeholders* Inability to communicate the value of reliability workOrganizations with generative cultures have 30% better organizational performance.A key highlight from this topic came from her look at DORA research, an annual survey of thousands of tech professionals and the research upon which the book Accelerate is based.It showed that organizations with generative cultures have 30% better organizational performance. In other words, you can have the best technology, tools, and processes to get good results, but culture further raises the bar. A generative culture also makes it easier to implement the more technical aspects of DevOps or SRE that are associated with improved organizational performance.Hands-on is the best kind of trainingWe then explored structured approaches that ensure consistency, build capability, and deliberately shape reliability culture. As they say – Culture eats strategy for breakfast!One key example Jennifer gave was the hands-on approach they take at Google. She believes that adults learn by doing. In other words, SREs gain confidence by doing hands-on work. Where possible, training programs should move away from passive listening to lectures toward hands-on exercises that mimic real SRE work, especially troubleshooting.One specific exercise that Google has built internally is Simulating Production Breakages. Engineers undergoing that training have a chance to troubleshoot a real system built for this purpose in a safe environment. The results have been profound, with a tremendous amount of confidence that Jennifer's team saw in survey results. This confidence is focused on job-related behaviors, which when repeated over time reinforce that culture of reliability.Reliability is mandatory for everybodyAnother thing Jennifer told me Google did differently was making reliability a mandatory part of every engineer's curriculum, not only SREs.When we first spun up the SRE Education team, our focus was squarely on our SREs. However, that's like preaching to the choir. SREs are usually bought into reliability. A few years in, our leadership was interested in propagating the reliability-focused culture of SRE to all of Google's development teams, a challenge an order of magnitude greater than training SREs. How did they achieve this mandate?* They developed a short and engaging (and mandatory) production safety training* That training has now been taken by tens of thousands of Googlers* Jennifer attributes this initiative's success to how they“SRE'ed the program”. “We ran a canary followed by a progressive roll-out. We instituted monitoring and set up feedback loops so that we could learn and drive continuous improvement.”The result of this massive effort? A very respectable 80%+ net promoter score with open text feedback: “best required training ever.”What made this program successful is that Jennifer and her team SRE'd its design and iterative improvement. You can learn more about “How to SRE anything” (from work to life) using her rubric: https://www.reliablepgm.com/how-to-sre-anything/Reliability gets rewarded just like feature workJennifer then talked about how Google mitigates a risk that I think every reliability engineer wishes could be solved at their organization. That is, having great reliability work rewarded at the same level as great feature work.For development and operations teams alike at Google, this means making sure “grungy work” like tech debt reduction, automation, and other activities that improve reliability are rewarded equally to shiny new product features. Organizational reward programs that recognize outstanding work typically have committees. These committees not only look for excellent feature development work, but also reward and celebrate foundational activities that improve reliability. This is explicitly built into the rubric for judging award submissions.Keep a scorecard of reliability performanceJennifer gave another example of how Google judges reliability performance, but more specifically for SRE teams this time. Google's Production Excellence (ProdEx) program was created in 2015 to assess and improve production excellence (aka reliability improvements) across SRE teams.ProdEx acts like a central scorecard to aggregate metrics from various production health domains to provide a comprehensive overview of an SRE team's health and the reliability of the services they manage. Here are some specifics from the program:* Domains include SLOs, on-call workload, alerting quality, and postmortem discipline* Reviews are conducted live every few quarters by senior SREs (directors or principal engineers) who are not part of the team's direct leadership* There is a focus on coaching and accountability without shame (to elicit psychological safety)ProdEx serves various levels of the SRE organization through:* providing strategic situational awareness regarding organizational and system health to leadership and* keeping forward momentum around reliability and surfacing team-level issues early to support engineers in addressing themWrapping upHaving an inside view of reliability mechanisms within a few large organizations, I know that few are actively doing all — or sometimes any — of the reliability enhancers that Google uses and Jennifer has graciously shared with us. It's time to get the ball rolling. What will you do today to make it happen? 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This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club.http://gotopia.tech/bookclubAlex Ewerlöf - Senior Staff Engineer at Volvo Cars & Author of "Reliability Engineering Mindset"Charity Majors - Co-Founder & CTO of honeycomb.io & Co-Author of "Observability Engineering"RESOURCESAlexhttps://bsky.app/profile/alexewerlof.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alexewerlofhttps://www.alexewerlof.comCharityhttps://twitter.com/mipsytipsyhttps://linkedin.com/in/charity-majorshttps://charity.wtfhttps://www.honeycomb.io/blog/slos-are-the-api-for-your-engineering-teamDESCRIPTIONAlex Ewerlöf shares his journey from product engineering to reliability engineering and discusses the practical challenges of implementing Google's SRE practices in real-world companies.He emphasizes the significant gap between Google's idealized SRE approach — which he links to "a fantastic chef's recipe for Michelin-starred restaurants" — and the reality most companies face with limited resources and infrastructure. The discussion covers key topics including the evolution from traditional operations to where engineers own their code in production, the critical importance of choosing SLIs that align with business impact, and how SLOs help set expectations and help the service consumers prepare non-functional requirements.Alex coined the law of 10x per 9 highlighting that reliability isn't free and requires careful cost-benefit analysis.RECOMMENDED BOOKSAlex Ewerlöf • Reliability Engineering Mindset • https://blog.alexewerlof.com/p/remC. Majors, L. Fong-Jones & G. Miranda • Observability Eng. • https://amzn.to/38scbmaC. Majors & L. Campbell • Database Reliability Eng. • https://amzn.to/3ujybdSAlex Hidalgo • Implementing Service Level Objectives • https://amzn.to/4pbWJxwBrian Klaas • Fluke • https://amzn.to/41V1CkoSimler & Hanson • The Elephant in the BrPsst! The Folium Diary has something it wants to tell you - please come a little closer...YOU can change the world - you do it every day. Let's change it for the better, together.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBlueskyTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUSJoin this channel to get early access to videos & other perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/joinLooking for a unique learning experience?Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.techSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!

In this podcast Michael Stiefel spoke with David Blank-Edelman about the relationship between software architecture and site reliability engineering. Site reliability engineering can give architecture vital feedback about how the system actually behaves in production. Architects and designers can then learn from their failures to improve their ability to build systems that can evolve, gracefully degrade, and, at the right time, be taken out of production. Reliability, just like latency, throughput, and durability, is an emergent property of a system. Hence the search for a root cause for a failure is counter-productive, and is not likely to produce a reliable system. One often has to look for what went right, as opposed to what went wrong. Software reliability engineers and architects need to embrace a mutual curiosity of how a system really works and fails in the real world. Read a transcript of this interview: http://bit.ly/4n63xuC Subscribe to the Software Architects' Newsletter for your monthly guide to the essential news and experience from industry peers on emerging patterns and technologies: https://www.infoq.com/software-architects-newsletter Upcoming Events: QCon AI New York 2025 (December 16-17, 2025) https://ai.qconferences.com/ QCon London 2026 (March 16-19, 2026) https://qconlondon.com/ The InfoQ Podcasts: Weekly inspiration to drive innovation and build great teams from senior software leaders. Listen to all our podcasts and read interview transcripts: - The InfoQ Podcast https://www.infoq.com/podcasts/ - Engineering Culture Podcast by InfoQ https://www.infoq.com/podcasts/#engineering_culture - Generally AI: https://www.infoq.com/generally-ai-podcast/ Follow InfoQ: - Mastodon: https://techhub.social/@infoq - X: https://x.com/InfoQ?from=@ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/infoq/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InfoQdotcom# - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infoqdotcom/?hl=en - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/infoq - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/infoq.com Write for InfoQ: Learn and share the changes and innovations in professional software development. - Join a community of experts. - Increase your visibility. - Grow your career. https://www.infoq.com/write-for-infoq

You've been told that if you hand your team a checklist and tell them to “be consistent,” your cleaning business will start delivering flawless, reliable service every time. But all that's gotten you is a pile of missed details, frustrated clients, and a growing sense that you're stuck putting out fires instead of building trust. Let's get real: there's a better way to create consistency and keep clients happy. Ready to find out what works? Christina Freer is the kind of entrepreneur who knows what it means to start at the bottom and build something real. Raised in a small Idaho town, she jumped into the commercial cleaning industry with just a secondhand vacuum and a determination to make things work—literally using whatever tools she could find. Christina's background in real estate gave her a unique edge, helping her understand the true needs of property managers and business clients. Over the years, she's developed a reputation for building training programs that make consistency and reliability a part of her team's DNA. Christina's approach is practical and people-focused, always aiming to solve problems for clients and keep communication open. Her journey and philosophy show that you don't need fancy beginnings to create a cleaning business that stands out—you need a clear vision, hard work, and a dedication to quality service. Reach out to Christina via email here: christina@rcfcommercialcleaning.com Connect with Christina on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinafreer/ Visit RCF Commercial Cleaning here: http://www.rcfcommercialcleaning.com/   The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Beyond Clean Podcast and Guest Background 00:06:00 - Mentorship and Understanding Client Needs in Commercial Cleaning 00:08:30 - Consistency and Reliability as Foundations of Cleaning Success 00:11:00 - Structured Training and Service Scheduling for Effective Janitorial Operations 00:13:00 - Advanced Team Cleaning Model and Client Accountability 00:14:09 - Effective Inspection and Validation Processes in Cleaning Services 00:17:01 - Modern Cleaning Equipment and Consistency in Service Delivery 00:20:33 - Post-COVID Cleaning Priorities: Consistency Over Price 00:23:33 - Customized Supplies and Equipment for Optimal Cleaning Results 00:24:45 - Leveraging Technology and Training Innovations for Cleaner Onboarding 00:27:43 - Innovative Pre-Job Skills Assessment Using 3D Scans 00:30:31 - Building Team Connection Through Personal Engagement 00:33:57 - Leveraging Personality Assessments to Strengthen Leadership 00:35:32 - Company Growth and Rigorous Hiring Practices 00:38:46 - Cultivating a Fun and Positive Company Culture 00:40:01 - Hilarious and Challenging Moments in Commercial Cleaning 00:41:23 - Family Involvement and Support Behind RCF Commercial Cleaning 00:43:08 - Multi-Generational Workforce and Cleaning Industry Legacy 00:45:24 - Valuable Advice to Younger Self and Aspiring Entrepreneurs 00:46:52 - Personal Life and Future Plans Beyond Business

Get ready to dive into a hilariously unconventional yet surprisingly effective approach to boosting student reliability. Join us as we explore the wild idea of using a raccoon as a quirky connection for kids. In this episode of This Teacher Life, we'll discuss how positive signage on the walls and in the halls is some of the best “marketing” that can happen in schools. Whether you're a seasoned teacher or just starting out, this episode will leave you motivated to rethink your approach and connect with your students in fresh ways. Tune in for laughs, insights, and a newfound appreciation for the value of a little bit of chaos in the learning process. Episode Notes:  Don't Miss TONS of Relationship Building Ideas in the Rooted Classroom Course:  monicagenta.com/courses Get a free PDF copy of Monica's Book Crushing It For Kids Here: http://bit.ly/MonicaGenta30 Needing some uplifting, awesome professional development at your school? Let's Connect:  http://monicagenta.com/pd Connect with Monica on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed

2025 list of fastest-growing companies. Jeff shares how values-driven leadership shapes every aspect of his organization, from strategic decisions to daily client interactions. He breaks down the core values that guide his team's growth, reliability, communication, and respect, and explains how embedding them into company culture fuels consistent, high-quality performance. Jeff also dives into the evolving role of AI in streamlining operations and elevating service, while underscoring the importance of empowering employees through critical thinking and autonomy. The conversation wraps with a powerful reminder: clearly defined values aren't just ideals, they're essential tools for sustainable growth and effective leadership. 3:42 Meet Jeff Soha 4:02 Soha Capital and Its Mission 4:29 The Impact of AI on Services 6:08 Success Through Values 6:50 Evolving Company Values 9:44 The Importance of Core Values 12:23 Defining Core Values 14:06 Practical Applications of Values 17:05 Commitment to Reliability 18:54 Weekly Review Process 23:46 Decision-Making with Values 26:23 Empowering Decision-Making in Leadership 27:30 Conclusion and Takeaways Building a Business on Values In this episode, Gene sits down with Jeff Socha, founder of Socha Capital, to talk about what values-driven leadership really looks like in practice. Jeff explains how Socha Capital helps successful entrepreneurs through family office services, from tax reduction and legal planning to investment and risk management. Gene highlights the importance of having values that actually live inside an organization, not just words written on a wall, and Jeff shares how this philosophy drives everything they do. How AI Supercharges Their Client Experience The conversation shifts into technology, where Jeff breaks down how artificial intelligence has changed the game at Socha Capital. Instead of replacing people, AI helps the team work smarter, speeding up research, boosting problem-solving, and allowing them to craft customized solutions faster than ever. For a company dealing with complex financial and legal strategy, that efficiency makes a real difference. Values That Drive Growth (Literally) Jeff has a remarkable track record: three different companies have landed on fastest-growing company lists, including the Inc. 5000. Gene digs into how values played a part in that success. Jeff shares Socha Capital's four core values: growth, reliability, communication, and respect, and explains how they show up in real decisions like hiring, firing, and internal operations. These aren't slogans; they are the compass for everything the team does, reinforced through weekly reviews, reporting systems, and clear expectations around accountability. Teaching Leaders to Think for Themselves One of the most compelling parts of the conversation is Jeff's philosophy on developing leadership within his team. Instead of giving answers right away, he encourages employees to think through decisions using the company's values as their guide, especially when he's not in the room. This approach builds autonomy, confidence, and critical thinking. Jeff also talks about how he shaped these values over years of personal reflection and mentoring, grounded in the belief that "everything will grow at the rate that you do." The episode closes with Gene and Jeff agreeing on one big idea: values aren't abstract concepts, they're practical tools. When leaders live by them, they create alignment, resilience, and long-term growth for everyone involved. Key Takeaways Values must be lived, not laminated. Jeff emphasizes that core values only matter when they're actively practiced and used in decision-making not just written down. AI boosts productivity without replacing people. Socha Capital uses AI to accelerate research and problem-solving, allowing the team to spend more time on high-value client work. Growth starts with the leader. Jeff's philosophy "everything will grow at the rate that you do" highlights the importance of personal development for organizational success. Accountability drives reliability. Weekly reviews, clear reporting systems, and action-tracking help maintain consistent performance across the company. Empowered teams make better decisions. Jeff encourages employees to use the company's values as a framework for independent decision-making, building confidence and critical thinking. Values guide people decisions. Hiring, firing, and everyday leadership all tie back to Socha Capital's four core values: growth, reliability, communication, and respect. Sustainable success is values-driven. Gene and Jeff agree that long-term growth depends on leaders who embody and operationalize their values daily. Resources & Next Steps Ready to take your leadership energy to the next level? Explore free training and resources at training.coreelevation.com to help you identify energy leaks, strengthen your leadership presence, and elevate your team's performance.

Join us for a powerful 11AM service from Nfluence Church as Pastor Lucas Miles hosts a live Ask Me Anything (AMA) packed with Biblically grounded, practical answers to real questions about faith, theology, culture, and everyday Christian life. In this conversational session, Pastor Lucas addresses some of the most searched and debated topics in Christianity today — including Protestant vs. Catholic differences, how we can trust the preservation and reliability of Scripture, what John 6 means for communion and the papacy, and how Christians can approach transgender and gender-identity questions with both truth and compassion. He also discusses how to reach atheists and secular humanists, why faith impacts every part of life, and whether pets go to heaven. Additional questions cover how to lovingly talk about abortion, how new believers can share their faith with confidence, understanding Mary's role in Catholicism, helping Gen Z stay focused in a distracted world, whether marriage is valid without state paperwork, the Nephilim and ancient alien theories in Genesis, what “rest in peace” means for public figures, the Christian books that shaped his faith, and how a loving God can judge sin and uphold justice. The service ends with communion and a closing prayer, offering a thoughtful and hope-filled conclusion to this wide-ranging discussion.Key Themes:Protestant vs. Catholic DifferencesPreservation and Reliability of ScriptureJohn 6, Communion, and the PapacyAddressing Transgender and Gender-Identity QuestionsReaching Atheists and Secular HumanistsWhy Faith Shapes Everyday LifeDo Pets Go to Heaven?Responding to Abortion with Truth and CompassionSharing Faith as a New ChristianMaryology and Catholic Reverence for MaryHelping Gen Z Stay Focused SpirituallyMarriage Without State PaperworkNephilim and Ancient Alien Theories“Rest in Peace” and Public FiguresInfluential Christian BooksGod's Justice and the Reality of HellCommunion and Closing PrayerTimestamps: 00:00 — Welcome, AMA overview, and how the Q&A works04:14 — Are Protestant churches legitimate? (Responding to Catholic friends)07:23 — Why didn't God miraculously preserve the New Testament? (Bart Ehrman)11:39 — How should Christians address transgender individuals in a shelter setting?15:42 — Does John 6 support the papacy or relate to communion?19:00 — Why faith shapes every part of life, even topics not directly mentioned in Scripture21:33 — How to reach atheists and secular humanists who view religion as myth25:35 — Do pets (cats, dogs) go to heaven?26:18 — How to lovingly respond to women who believe abortion is healthcare30:03 — How to share your faith as a new Christian with limited Scripture knowledge34:11 — How to talk

Join us for a powerful 11AM service from Nfluence Church as Pastor Lucas Miles hosts a live Ask Me Anything (AMA) packed with Biblically grounded, practical answers to real questions about faith, theology, culture, and everyday Christian life. In this conversational session, Pastor Lucas addresses some of the most searched and debated topics in Christianity today — including Protestant vs. Catholic differences, how we can trust the preservation and reliability of Scripture, what John 6 means for communion and the papacy, and how Christians can approach transgender and gender-identity questions with both truth and compassion. He also discusses how to reach atheists and secular humanists, why faith impacts every part of life, and whether pets go to heaven. Additional questions cover how to lovingly talk about abortion, how new believers can share their faith with confidence, understanding Mary's role in Catholicism, helping Gen Z stay focused in a distracted world, whether marriage is valid without state paperwork, the Nephilim and ancient alien theories in Genesis, what “rest in peace” means for public figures, the Christian books that shaped his faith, and how a loving God can judge sin and uphold justice. The service ends with communion and a closing prayer, offering a thoughtful and hope-filled conclusion to this wide-ranging discussion.Key Themes:Protestant vs. Catholic DifferencesPreservation and Reliability of ScriptureJohn 6, Communion, and the PapacyAddressing Transgender and Gender-Identity QuestionsReaching Atheists and Secular HumanistsWhy Faith Shapes Everyday LifeDo Pets Go to Heaven?Responding to Abortion with Truth and CompassionSharing Faith as a New ChristianMaryology and Catholic Reverence for MaryHelping Gen Z Stay Focused SpirituallyMarriage Without State PaperworkNephilim and Ancient Alien Theories“Rest in Peace” and Public FiguresInfluential Christian BooksGod's Justice and the Reality of HellCommunion and Closing PrayerTimestamps: 00:00 — Welcome, AMA overview, and how the Q&A works04:14 — Are Protestant churches legitimate? (Responding to Catholic friends)07:23 — Why didn't God miraculously preserve the New Testament? (Bart Ehrman)11:39 — How should Christians address transgender individuals in a shelter setting?15:42 — Does John 6 support the papacy or relate to communion?19:00 — Why faith shapes every part of life, even topics not directly mentioned in Scripture21:33 — How to reach atheists and secular humanists who view religion as myth25:35 — Do pets (cats, dogs) go to heaven?26:18 — How to lovingly respond to women who believe abortion is healthcare30:03 — How to share your faith as a new Christian with limited Scripture knowledge34:11 — How to talk

Mike Stephen learns about a new exhibit at the National Public Housing Museum from UIC architecture professor Alexander Eisenschmidt, chats with actor and director Robert Townsend about his upcoming Chicago pop-up film fest, and re-visits a segment on local public transit reliability.

This episode is dedicated to all audience questions! Keith, Emily, and Mike tackle everything from the most reliable new vehicles, whether you should pay extra for rustproofing, why Americans buy and drive large vehicles, and if keeping a 22-year-old vehicle may be better for your wallet despite the inherent repair costs. Plus, we explain how CR determines a vehicle's predicted reliability and whether you can fit your vehicle with smaller wheels and tires to save money and improve ride comfort.   Exclusive CR discount for Talking Cars viewers: https://www.consumerreports.org/jointalkingcars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YTT4?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Submit a Question to Talking Cars: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-driving/talking-cars-podcast-archive-a1439738009/?EXTKEW=YSOCIAL_YT   Safest New Cars of 2025: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-safety/safest-new-cars-of-2025-according-to-iihs-a3325666134/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Test Results: Honda HR-V: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/honda/hr-v/2025/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT     2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2026-subaru-crosstrek-hybrid-review-a6801644233/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT     The Hidden Danger of Big Pickup Trucks: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-safety/the-hidden-danger-of-big-pickup-trucks-a9662450602/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Skip These Car Dealership Extras: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/buying-a-car/just-say-no-to-these-car-dealership-extras-a9471188276/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT     Who Makes the Most Reliable New Cars?: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/who-makes-the-most-reliable-cars-a7824554938/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   SHOW NOTES: 0:00 - Intro   0:30 - Question #1: Should I keep my super basic, 22-year-old Honda CR-V or look for a newer, reliable model car?   04:43 - Question #2: Is the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid a safe bet in terms of reliability?   6:58 - Question #3: What are the pros and cons to decreasing the wheel and tires size on a 2025 Toyota Camry XSE?   10:24 - Question #4: How can CR give large vehicles like the Ford Expedition a positive review?   15:15 - Question #5: Is $1,000 for undercoating on a 2023 Kia Sportage worth it?   18:22 - Question #6: What's a good replacement for a 2017 Mazda 6?   22:51 - Question #7: How does CR come up with new model year predicted reliability?   25:32 - Question #8: What about one pedal driving do CR experts not understand?

This episode is dedicated to all audience questions! Keith, Emily, and Mike tackle everything from the most reliable new vehicles, whether you should pay extra for rustproofing, why Americans buy and drive large vehicles, and if keeping a 22-year-old vehicle may be better for your wallet despite the inherent repair costs. Plus, we explain how CR determines a vehicle's predicted reliability and whether you can fit your vehicle with smaller wheels and tires to save money and improve ride comfort.   Exclusive CR discount for Talking Cars viewers: https://www.consumerreports.org/jointalkingcars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YTT4?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Submit a Question to Talking Cars: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-driving/talking-cars-podcast-archive-a1439738009/?EXTKEW=YSOCIAL_YT   Safest New Cars of 2025: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-safety/safest-new-cars-of-2025-according-to-iihs-a3325666134/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Test Results: Honda HR-V: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/honda/hr-v/2025/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2026-subaru-crosstrek-hybrid-review-a6801644233/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   The Hidden Danger of Big Pickup Trucks: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-safety/the-hidden-danger-of-big-pickup-trucks-a9662450602/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Skip These Car Dealership Extras: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/buying-a-car/just-say-no-to-these-car-dealership-extras-a9471188276/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Who Makes the Most Reliable New Cars?: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/who-makes-the-most-reliable-cars-a7824554938/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   SHOW NOTES: 0:00 - Intro   0:30 - Question #1: Should I keep my super basic, 22-year-old Honda CR-V or look for a newer, reliable model car?   04:43 - Question #2: Is the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid a safe bet in terms of reliability?   6:58 - Question #3: What are the pros and cons to decreasing the wheel and tires size on a 2025 Toyota Camry XSE?   10:24 - Question #4: How can CR give large vehicles like the Ford Expedition a positive review?   15:15 - Question #5: Is $1,000 for undercoating on a 2023 Kia Sportage worth it?   18:22 - Question #6: What's a good replacement for a 2017 Mazda 6?   22:51 - Question #7: How does CR come up with new model year predicted reliability?   25:32 - Question #8: What about one pedal driving do CR experts not understand?  

This episode is dedicated to all audience questions! Keith, Emily, and Mike tackle everything from the most reliable new vehicles, whether you should pay extra for rustproofing, why Americans buy and drive large vehicles, and if keeping a 22-year-old vehicle may be better for your wallet despite the inherent repair costs. Plus, we explain how CR determines a vehicle's predicted reliability and whether you can fit your vehicle with smaller wheels and tires to save money and improve ride comfort.   Exclusive CR discount for Talking Cars viewers: https://www.consumerreports.org/jointalkingcars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YTT4?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Submit a Question to Talking Cars: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-driving/talking-cars-podcast-archive-a1439738009/?EXTKEW=YSOCIAL_YT   Safest New Cars of 2025: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-safety/safest-new-cars-of-2025-according-to-iihs-a3325666134/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Test Results: Honda HR-V: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/honda/hr-v/2025/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2026-subaru-crosstrek-hybrid-review-a6801644233/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   The Hidden Danger of Big Pickup Trucks: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-safety/the-hidden-danger-of-big-pickup-trucks-a9662450602/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Skip These Car Dealership Extras: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/buying-a-car/just-say-no-to-these-car-dealership-extras-a9471188276/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Who Makes the Most Reliable New Cars?: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/who-makes-the-most-reliable-cars-a7824554938/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   SHOW NOTES: 0:00 - Intro   0:30 - Question #1: Should I keep my super basic, 22-year-old Honda CR-V or look for a newer, reliable model car?   04:43 - Question #2: Is the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid a safe bet in terms of reliability?   6:58 - Question #3: What are the pros and cons to decreasing the wheel and tires size on a 2025 Toyota Camry XSE?   10:24 - Question #4: How can CR give large vehicles like the Ford Expedition a positive review?   15:15 - Question #5: Is $1,000 for undercoating on a 2023 Kia Sportage worth it?   18:22 - Question #6: What's a good replacement for a 2017 Mazda 6?   22:51 - Question #7: How does CR come up with new model year predicted reliability?   25:32 - Question #8: What about one pedal driving do CR experts not understand?  

Tune in as we continue our 4- week series on the reliability of the Bible. Dive into our exploration of how we can trust the Bible.

In this episode of Reliability Radio, hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendan Russ sit down with Fabrice Brion of I-care at The Reliability Conference to move past the AI hype and focus on actionable solutions. Fabrice argues that for technology to succeed, it must be implemented "bottom-up," solving real problems for the workforce rather than serving as top-down mandates. The trio discusses the pressing "Silver Tsunami"—the aging workforce crisis—and how predictive maintenance and AI are essential for doing more work with fewer resources. Fabrice also draws a compelling parallel between the future of surgical, high-speed maintenance and Formula 1 pit stops, ultimately predicting a fully integrated "maintenance autopilot" system within the next five years.

This week on the podcast, we dig into a new report on renewable growth in Canada, “Canada's Renewable Energy Market Outlook 2025”, a joint study by Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors and the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA). To unpack the findings and the broader state of renewables in Canada, we're joined by Leonard Kula (Vice President of Policy – Eastern Canada and Utility Affairs, CanREA), Ahmed Hanafy (Partner, Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors), and Vittoria Bellissimo (President and CEO, CanREA). Peter and Jackie asked our guests: What are your expectations for growth in Canadian electricity demand through 2035 and 2050? How does demand from AI data centers contribute? As intermittent renewable generation rises, do you see technical limits, such as reliability, that put a ceiling on growth?  Do project developers source the wind turbines and solar modules from China, and should Canada push for more domestic content? Do renewables face issues with “not in my backyard” (NIMBYism)? Can renewables contribute meaningfully to meeting the fast-growing demand from data centers, which need near-perfect levels of reliability? Do you expect renewable energy growth in Alberta, given the market changes that have weakened the investment case?  Content referenced in this podcast includes:Bell: Go time! Danielle Smith and Mark Carney agree to a pipeline deal - Calgary Herald (November 22, 2025)Please review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/ Check us out on social media: X (Twitter): @arcenergyinstLinkedIn: @ARC Energy Research Institute Subscribe to ARC Energy Ideas PodcastApple PodcastsAmazon MusicSpotify 

In this episode of the ABB Solutions Podcast, host Mike Murphy is joined by Abel Cavazos and Wayne Paschal from ABB's High Power Division. The discussion focuses on understanding criticality levels in motor applications, how they impact equipment selection, and what facilities should consider to reduce procurement time and increase reliability. Tune in to hear insights on:Understanding Criticality: How CR1–CR4 ratings impact production risk, repair strategy, and motor specification.Purchasing Considerations: Why motor starting capability, torque requirements, and electrical system limitations drive design choices.Motor Starting Characteristics: How different applications—pumps, fans, conveyors, mills—affect rotor/stator design, starting current, and heat management.High-Inertia & Fully Loaded Starts: What engineering adjustments are required to ensure motors can safely start under demanding conditions.Bearings & Protection: The differences between anti-friction and sleeve bearings, and why lubrication, seals, and contamination control are essential for reliability.References:Transforming industry with energy-efficient motors and reliable power generators: https://new.abb.com/motors-generators

Welcome back to AI Unraveled,The "Infrastructure Phase" of AI is over. With Peter Thiel and SoftBank dumping billions in Nvidia stock, the "smart money" is signaling a violent shift. In this special executive briefing, we dismantle the concept of "Vibe Revenue"—money derived from novelty and FOMO—and reveal why the era of buying AI to "signal innovation" is dead.We move beyond the "Kitchen Sink" fallacy of LLM benchmarks to the only thing that matters in 2025: Unit Economics. We break down the "Great Chasm" between laboratory performance and enterprise profit, and introduce the Trinity of Agentic ROI—three new financial metrics every CIO and CFO must track to prevent "runaway costs" and "infinite loops."Strategic Pillars & Key Takeaways:

כולם יודעים שציפורים נודדות לפי העונות.אך הידעתם שגם מתכות נודדות?בין חודשי ספטמבר עד נובמבר ניתן לראות ציפורים רבות עוצרות בעמק החולה בדרכן דרומה.בין ה-VDD וה-VSS יש זרם אלקטרונים שסוחפים איתם אטומים של המתכת בתופעה שנקראת Electromigration. ההבדל בין השתיים הוא שלנדידת הציפורים הצפרים מחכים בצפייה ונדידת המתכות גורמת למהנדס Physical Design להרבה כאב ראש כשהוא צריך לפתור ECO.המרואיין שלנו אמור לצלצל מוכר למי שבעניינים. אירחנו שוב את פרופ' פרדי גבאי לשיחה מרתקת.סיפור קטן על מאחורי הקלעים איתנו - ביום ההקלטה התבטלו שתי הקלטות מתוכננות.לא נורא, פרדי היה ספונטני ובא להציל את המצב. הפעם הוא בא לדבר איתנו על המחקר שלו בתחום ה-Reliability.אז על מה דיברנו?- מושגים בתחום ה-VLSI- כמה רמות של מתכות יש בצי'פ?- מהי תופעת ה-Electromigration והאם יש יותר מתופעה אחת?- אילו תסמינים היא עושה?- מהם הפתרונות לבעיות הנוצרות?על מה לא דיברנו?- מה זה Yield?אחרי שהאזנתם לפרק מוזמנים להצטרף לקבוצת המאזינים שלנו - שם אנחנו נודדים עם אלקטרונים >>> https://chat.whatsapp.com/KwUu8pQsxx220qS7AXv04Tמוזמנים ליצור איתנו קשר במייל podcasthardreset@gmail.comהאזנה נעימה.

In this edition of the Money Makers Investment Trusts Podcast, Jonathan Davis, editor of the Investment Trusts Handbook and winner of the AIC Best Broadcast Journalist Award for two years running (2024 and 2025), is joined by Jim Strang, chairman of HgCapital Trust (HGT), advisor to private equity firms, and teacher of private equity at the London Business School. This discussion was recorded on Monday 17 November 2025. *** COMING SOON: The 2026 Investment Trusts Handbook *** Available for pre-order from Harriman House: https://harriman-house.com/authors/jonathan-davis/the-investment-trusts-handbook-2026/9781804094358 The Investment Trusts Handbook 2026 is the ninth edition of the highly regarded annual handbook for anyone interested in investment trusts – often referred to as the City's best-kept secret, or the connoisseur's choice among investment funds. It is expertly edited by well-known author and professional investor Jonathan Davis, founder and editor of the Money Makers newsletter and podcast. The Investment Trusts Handbook 2026 is an independent educational publication, available through bookshops and extensively online. With articles by more than 20 different authors, including analysts, fund managers and investment writers, plus more than 80 pages of detailed data and analysis, the latest edition is an indispensable companion for anyone looking to invest in the investment trust sector. *** Section Timestamps: 0:00:24 - Introduction 0:01:00 - Private equity in general 0:09:35 - Reliability of valuations 0:12:21 - Listed private equity discounts 0:18:55 - A short break 0:20:01 - Looking at HgCapital Trust (HGT) 0:22:24 - The level of concentration in the portfolio 0:25:14 - Commitments vs available finance 0:30:30 - Co-investments 0:33:44 - AI and software businesses 0:39:06 - A changing market and confidence going forward 0:44:29 - Close If you enjoy the weekly podcast, you may also find value in joining The Money Makers Circle. This is a membership scheme that offers listeners to the podcast an opportunity, in return for a modest monthly or annual subscription, to receive additional premium content, including interviews, performance data, links to third party research, market/portfolio reviews and regular comments from the editor. A subscription costs £12 a month or £120 for one year. This week, as well as the usual features, the Circle features a profile of Baillie Gifford China Growth (BGCG). Future profiles include Allianz Technology (ATT) and Aberdeen Asian Income (AAIF). Our new expanded weekly subscriber email includes a comprehensive summary of all the latest news plus the week's biggest share price, NAV and discount movements. Subscribe and you will never miss any important developments from the sector. For more information please visit https://money-makers.co/circle. Membership helps to cover the cost of producing the weekly investment trust podcast, which will continue to be free for the foreseeable future. We are very grateful for your continued support and the enthusiastic response to our more than 300 podcasts since launch. You can find more information, including relevant disclosures, at www.money-makers.co. Please note that this podcast is provided for educational purposes only and nothing you hear should be considered as investment advice. Our podcasts are also available on the Association of Investment Companies website, www.theaic.co.uk. Produced by Ben Gamblin - www.bgprofessional.co.uk

In this episode of CISO IT, host Jason Kikta, CTO of Automox, brings you insights straight from the floor of Microsoft Ignite. After meeting with customers, partners, and countless IT pros, one message came through loud and clear: reliability and consolidation matter now more than ever.Jason breaks down why teams are exhausted by tool sprawl, frustrated by unreliable platforms, and ready to reclaim time by eliminating manual, repetitive work. From the renewed demand for a unified operational view to the rising expectation that software simply works, this conversation explores the real-world pressures facing IT in 2025.He also dives into the industry's growing shift toward automation and agentic AI, including how MCP servers are expanding what's possible for modern IT environments – and why progress, not perfection, remains the guiding principle for practitioners everywhere.Whether you're fighting tool fatigue, navigating evolving IT stacks, or exploring the next wave of AI-driven operations, this episode offers a grounded, practitioner-first perspective from one of the most influential events of the year.Tune in for insights from the Ignite show floor and a candid look at the future of IT operations.

Dr Alexander Montoye is working as an Associate professor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at Alma College, Michigan, U.S. His main research area involves physical activity monitoring devices. He studies the accuracy and reliability of various physical activity monitors and also uses them as intervention tools to help individuals become more physically active. --- Advanced analytic methods (by other research groups), and a repository to make such models easier to find and use.  Pfeiffer KA, Clevenger KA, Kaplan A, Van Camp CA, Strath SJ, Montoye AHK. Accessibility and use of novel methods for predicting physical activity and energy expenditure using accelerometry: A scoping review. Phys Meas. 2022; 43(9). DOI: 10.1088/1361-6579/ac89ca. Clevenger KA, Montoye AHK, Van Camp CA, Strath SJ, Pfeiffer KA. Methods for estimating physical activity and energy expenditure using raw accelerometry data or novel analytical approaches: A repository, framework, and reporting guidelines. Phys Meas. 2022; 43(9). DOI: 10.1088/1361-6579/ac89c9. _____________________ This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | Better Sleep, Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity Research with Less Hassle --- Collect, store and manage SB and PA data easily and remotely - Discover ground-breaking Fibion SENS --- SB and PA measurements, analysis, and feedback made easy.  Learn more about Fibion Research --- Learn more about Fibion Sleep and Fibion Circadian Rhythm Solutions. --- Fibion Kids - Activity tracking designed for children. --- Collect self-report physical activity data easily and cost-effectively with Mimove. --- Explore our Wearables,  Experience sampling method (ESM), Sleep,  Heart rate variability (HRV), Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity article collections for insights on related articles. --- Refer to our article "Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Measurements" for an exploration of active and sedentary lifestyle assessment methods. --- Learn about actigraphy in our guide: Exploring Actigraphy in Scientific Research: A Comprehensive Guide. --- Gain foundational ESM insights with "Introduction to Experience Sampling Method (ESM)" for a comprehensive overview. --- Explore accelerometer use in health research with our article "Measuring Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior with Accelerometers ". --- For an introduction to the fundamental aspects of HRV, consider revisiting our Ultimate Guide to Heart Rate Variability. --- Follow the podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/PA_Researcher Follow host Dr Olli Tikkanen on Twitter https://twitter.com/ollitikkanen Follow Fibion on Twitter https://twitter.com/fibion https://www.youtube.com/@PA_Researcher

In today's episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros reveal the deeper psychology behind the routines that actually move your life forward, the ones that build internal reliability, simplify your environment, and remove the friction that keeps most people stuck. You'll learn why certain habits create disproportionate impact, what high performers do differently, and how small daily decisions compound into clarity, confidence, and execution you can trust. If you've ever wondered why your progress feels inconsistent, this episode gives you the missing lens.Learn more about:Join our private Facebook community, “Next Level Nation,” to grow alongside people who are committed to improvement. - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700Your first 30-minute “Business Breakthrough Session” call with Alan is FREE. This call is designed to help you identify bottlenecks and build a clear plan for your next level. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session_______________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, check out our website and socials using the links below.

Send us a textIn this episode of The AI Advantage, Matt Brown talks with ScreenCloud co founder and CEO Mark McDermott about how AI is transforming an overlooked channel: the humble screen.Mark explains how ScreenCloud powers digital signage networks for more than 10,000 customers, especially in manufacturing and logistics, and why the real opportunity is not selling more products, but communicating better with deskless workers who never sit at a laptop.He unpacks how ScreenCloud uses AI to keep massive screen fleets online, automatically fix issues at the edge, and convert messy internal content into simple, screen ready messages that workers can absorb in seconds. Mark and Matt also explore the talent side of AI: why most applicants now “sound the same,” how AI is both filtering and generating CVs, and what individuals must do to avoid becoming “the great ignored” in the job market.Support the show

On this episode of Reliability Radio, hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ speak with JLL's Bryce Steffens about the most important asset in the age of AI: People. While many workers are "running scared" that AI will take their jobs, Bryce shares a revolutionary mindset shift: What if you eliminate your own job first? Drawing from his presentation at TRC 2025, Bryce focuses on the People and Culture at Work domain of the Uptime Elements, emphasizing Opportunity for Growth and Mattering at Work. Key Takeaways & Concepts: The Glug Effect: Bryce introduces the hilarious and highly relatable analogy of the "glug" —the sudden, overwhelming feeling of negative emotions caused when too many demands (meetings, urgent work) flood your schedule, leading to breakdowns and messes in your team and process. The Proactive Solution: The core counter-strategy is to write things down with the explicit mentality of giving that work to someone else. This practice captures valuable tacit knowledge, creates growth opportunities for others, and frees up your time for passion work. Reliability Connection: By reducing the overwhelm (the "glug"), people are happier, more effective, and the underlying processes become more reliable. Actionable First Steps: Bryce offers simple, low-tech ways to get started, such as writing down just one task, recording a screen recording, or keeping an informal SharePoint or Wiki—proving you don't need official sign-off or a huge budget to begin leaving a meaningful legacy. This session serves  as a breath of fresh air, reminding everyone that people drive processes, and focusing on team well-being is the fastest route to reliable equipment.  Watch Session https://reliabilityweb.com/en/reliability-tv/maintenance-culture

Industrial Talk is onsite at SMRP 2025 and talking to Kevin Clark, Chief Evangelist Officer at Nanoprecise about "AI solutions for asset management". Scott MacKenzie and Kevin Clark discuss the evolving landscape of asset management and maintenance at the SMRP conference in Fort Worth, Texas. They highlight the significant increase in vendors from 130 to 220, indicating a growing interest in innovative solutions. Kevin emphasizes the importance of data quality, noting that much of the data collected is irrelevant for AI and that system-generated data can reduce errors. They also discuss the cultural shift needed for AI adoption, the potential for false positives to undermine trust, and the role of human oversight. The conversation concludes with a focus on the growing importance of data in industrial processes. Action Items [ ] Attend the SMRP conference in 2026[ ] Connect with Kevin Clark Outline Kevin Clark's Introduction and Conference Overview Scott MacKenzie introduces the podcast and its focus on industrial innovations and trends.Scott welcomes listeners and highlights the importance of the SMRP conference in Fort Worth, Texas.Kevin Clark is introduced as a guest, and his company, Nanoprecise, is mentioned.The conversation begins with light-hearted banter about Kevin's attendance at the conference. Growth and Quality of Vendors at SMRP Kevin Clark notes the significant increase in vendors from 130 to 220 at the conference.Scott MacKenzie and Kevin discuss the high quality of practitioners attending the conference.The conversation touches on the renaissance in the industry, with Nancy Reagan being a notable figure in RCM.Kevin explains how RCM is evolving with the help of technology, making it more programmatic and data-driven. Challenges and Opportunities in Data Collection Scott MacKenzie and Kevin Clark discuss the challenges of data quality and the importance of contextual data for AI.Kevin explains how system-generated data can reduce errors and improve data quality.Scott shares a personal story about the challenges of handling large amounts of data in real-time.The conversation highlights the need for better data management and the role of AI in improving data quality. AI and Human Interface in Maintenance Kevin Clark emphasizes the importance of human involvement in AI-driven maintenance processes.Scott and Kevin discuss the cultural shift needed for AI adoption and the potential for false positives to undermine trust.Kevin shares a story about a personal experience with AI and the importance of using AI in daily life to understand its capabilities.The conversation explores the balance between AI and human expertise in maintaining trust and reliability in maintenance processes. AI's Role in Business Decisions and Personal Use Kevin Clark shares an anecdote about a colleague using AI for car maintenance and the importance of personal experience with AI.Scott MacKenzie and Kevin discuss the role of AI in business decisions and the need for objective views of AI.The conversation touches on the potential for AI to replace traditional search methods like Google.Kevin highlights the importance of continuous learning and updating AI models to maintain accuracy and relevance. Trust and Reliability in AI-Driven Systems Kevin Clark discusses the challenges of trusting AI-driven systems and the potential for false positives to disrupt operations.Scott MacKenzie and Kevin explore the...

In this episode, we dive deep into the unseen labor that women, especially women of color, navigate daily—whether it's managing societal expectations around beauty, facing structural inequities in the workplace, or advocating for change in a world resistant to it. From colorism and the “hot girl tax” to pay transparency, unionization, and the power of community, our guest shares candid insights and personal experiences to illuminate both challenges and actionable solutions.

Princlings, Grassroots, and the Politics of Restoration. Joseph Turigian discusses how Xi Jinping gained entry to Qinghua University based on political reliability rather than merit in 1975, although his father remained un-rehabilitated. While princlings were generally unpopular, Xi Jinping made the atypical choice to climb the ranks from the grassroots. Xi Zhongxun's full rehabilitation was slow and politically sensitive because Mao himself had persecuted him. Xi Jinping served as secretary to a powerful military leader and skillfully used public relations to raise his profile. Xi Jinping married famous singer Peng Liyuan, bonding over their shared suffering during the Cultural Revolution. Guest: Joseph Turigian. 1906

Join Elvis and Barb at all these amazing shows coming up in 2026 * Vision 21 in Las Vegas Jan 15-17 https://www.nadl.org/nadl-vision-21 * Cal-Lab Association Meeting in Chicago Feb 19-20 https://cal-lab.org/ * LMT Lab Day Chicago Feb 19-21 https://lmtmag.com/lmtlabday * Dental Lab Association of Texas Meeting in Dallas Apr 9-11 https://members.dlat.org/ * exocad Insights in Mallorca, Spain Apr 30 - May 1 https://exocad.com/insights-2026 This week, we finally bring on a guest who has been six years in the making: the one and only Jordan Greenberg, the North America Managing Director of FOLLOW-ME! Technology (https://www.follow-me-tech.com/)—better known as the HyperDent (https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/) guy. Jordan takes us on a wild ride through the world of CAM software, milling strategies, toolpaths, and the surprisingly fascinating story of how dental CAM even became what it is today. From his early days as a third-generation “dental nepo baby” to running a zirconia milling center with his dad, all the way to helping launch titanium-bar milling on Datron (https://www.datron.com/) D5 machines, Jordan's journey hits every corner of digital dentistry's evolution. He breaks down what CAM actually does in the simplest possible terms (yes, even Elvis-level simple), explains the magic behind toolpaths, tools, post-processors, and how HyperDent “drives the car” for hundreds of different mills. You'll hear how materials get validated, why some ideas labs come up with are physically impossible, and why you should ALWAYS talk to your CAM provider before releasing new materials or components into the world. Jordan also shares a behind-the-scenes look at solving problems like angulated screw channels, milling lithium disilicate pucks, and HyperDent's upcoming work on milled dentures—including Ivoclar's Ivotion processes coming to open CAM. Whether you mill every day or still think CAM is just “putting a crown in a puck,” Jordan demystifies it all with humor, honesty, and more tech insights than we've ever had on the podcast at once. * Dental Labs—The Ivoclar (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us) Flash Sale Is On! * From November 3rd to 14th, Ivoclar is bringing you unbeatable deals on the equipment that will set your lab up for success in 2026. * Upgrade your mill, your furnace, or expand your workflow—and save big while doing it! * Plus, when you purchase a milling machine (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/product-list?page=1&limit=12&filters=%5B%7B%22id%22%3A%22professions%22%2C%22advancedFilter%22%3Afalse%2C%22values%22%3A%5B%22Lab%22%5D%7D%2C%7B%22id%22%3A%22categories%22%2C%22advancedFilter%22%3Afalse%2C%22value%22%3A%22Digital%20Equipment%22%7D%5D), you'll get delivery, installation, and training—all included. That means your lab will be production-ready from day one. * But hurry—these savings vanish after November 14th! * Contact your Ivoclar sales rep today and power up your lab for the year ahead. Elvis and Barb are gearing up for their chat with the HyperDent Dude himself, Jordan Greenberg from FOLLOW-ME! Technology (https://www.follow-me-tech.com/). At LabFest, Elvis found out that every hyperDENT (https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/) license comes with Template Editor Lite — a built-in feature that lets you make safe, customized tweaks to your milling strategies. Whether you want to prioritize surface quality or speed, this tool gives you the control to fine-tune your results while FOLLOW-ME! keeps everything validated and reliable. Because in the end, us lab techs love to tinker — and hyperDENT makes it easy to choose your own CAM-venture. Year-end chaos is here. Labs are slammed, deadlines are brutal, and mistakes are not an option. That's when dental technicians rely on the one thing that never quits: https://www.rolanddga.com/applications/dental-cad-cam. The DWX-53DC (https://www.rolanddga.com/products/dental/dwx-53dc-5-axis-dry-dental-milling-with-automatic-disc-changer) is a true workhorse—24-hour automated milling that keeps your lab running, your overhead down, and your ROI up. No redos. No downtime. Just consistent, precise results. Built on decades of Japanese engineering, Roland delivers the reliability that keeps labs sane, profitable, and on schedule. Finish the year strong with the mill you can trust. Choose Roland DGSHAPE. Precision. Reliability. Performance. Learn more at rolanddga.com Special Guest: Jordan Greenberg.

In this MythConception Monday episode of Worldview Legacy Today, Joel refutes three major cultural myths distorting the truth about God, Scripture, and marriage:1️⃣ A loving God could never be wrathful.2️⃣ The New Testament authors were too biased to trust.3️⃣ Christians can affirm same-sex relationships without compromising their faith.Through Romans 1, 1 John 1, and Ephesians 5, Joel shows how the Bible dismantles these misconceptions with clarity, logic, and grace—and how believers can defend truth in love.

From MTBF to AI – Rapid Fire Reliability Questions Abstract Mojan and Fred discuss a range of topics in a rapid-fire fashion. Key Points This episode takes a rapid-fire approach to some of the most debated questions in reliability engineering -- from "zero failures" to AI's role in failure prediction. We share quick takes, counterpoints, […] The post SOR 1123 From MTBF to AI – Rapid Fire Reliability Questions appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Why Trust Breaks Down and What To Do About It In this episode, Marcus talks with Charles Green, one of the genuine heavyweights in the world of trust and commercial relationships. If you lead a mid market scaling tech firm and you suspect your sales or GTM function is underperforming for reasons no dashboard can explain, this conversation will feel uncomfortably accurate. Together they explore how fear, uncertainty, and internal pressure quietly poison performance. Forget the usual talk about activity ratios and pipeline hygiene. This is a candid look at the human drivers behind buyer reluctance, stalling, and ghosting, and why most attempts to “solve” these problems only make them worse. Charlie argues that instead of trying to measure trust, leaders should focus on spotting and removing the behaviours that actively destroy it. If you are grappling with the tension between short term targets and long term customer value, this episode will challenge how you think about leadership, incentives, and your culture. Key Takeaways for Scaling Founders, GTM Leaders and Sales People Trust is lived, not conceptual. It is emotional as much as rational. Charlie draws a clear distinction between thin, institutional trust and thick, personal trust. Trust is often built in moments. Reliability takes repetition, but intimacy is created quickly. How you pause, how you listen, and how you look at someone all matter more than your slide deck. Over promising is lying twice. One promise on the way in, one on the way out. It corrodes trust faster than anything. Fear drives most distrust. Buyers who feel uncertain catastrophise. That is what creates anticipatory buyer remorse and pipeline ghosting. The antidote is to name the fear out loud. Once spoken, it loses power. Repair beats perfection. A relationship that has been broken and then repaired well is often stronger than one that never faced a test. Repair requires vulnerability and accountability, not ego. The Trust Equation and Why Most Firms Focus on the Wrong Bits The Trust Equation helped popularise the components of trustworthiness. Most leaders obsess over credibility and reliability because they are convenient to measure. Charlie explains why they are nowhere near the strongest drivers. Intimacy. By far the biggest factor. It is about making the other person feel safe, understood, and genuinely heard. Nurses top trust rankings for a reason. Low Self Orientation. The second strongest factor. Hard to measure and impossible to bribe into existence. Fear drives self orientation. Freedom from fear frees you to focus on others. Scaling, Money, and the Uncomfortable Truth About Culture Charlie and Marcus tackle why trust based, customer centric selling so often collapses once a company grows beyond 100 or 200 people. Money permeates culture. Investors and boards often prioritise valuation over outcomes. This shifts intent and corrodes trust without anyone noticing. Ideology shapes behaviour. Modern management is built on economic beliefs that favour short term gains and things that are easy to measure. Mixed messages destroy conviction. Telling teams to “do the right thing” while driving absurd stretch targets creates confusion and cynicism. The Bill Green example. When the former Accenture CEO was challenged about incentives conflicting with doing the right thing, he told the room to do the right thing first, then fix the incentives later. That clarity changed the behaviour of forty senior leaders immediately. Practical Trust Based GTM Moves These are the actions Charles Green recommends leaders adopt straight away. Be transparent on price early. Withholding price to “build value” creates anxiety. Give a ballpark early to remove fear. Stop using discounts as currency. It destroys trust. Offer only standard, published discounts such as volume or non profit rates. Protect existing customers first. Expansion and net new wins come after that. Repeat business is far more profitable and far less stressful. Measure Time to Value, not NPS. Buyers rent an outcome. How quickly they reach it tells you more about your trustworthiness than a score. Build your trust muscle. Make many small promises and keep every one of them. It is astonishing how fast this compounds. Model the behaviour you want. Trust others first and show your workings. A simple line such as “I could be wrong, but it seems this is an issue. Is it?” creates space for honesty. Final Thoughts and What Happens Next Trust is built in tiny moments. Charlie encourages listeners to choose two or three insights, write them down, and let them settle into daily practice. Marcus points out that a 0.1 percent daily improvement compounds to roughly 30 percent over a year. The benefits start immediately. Listeners are invitated to join Sellers Anonymous, a community helping salespeople strengthen their trust muscle Subscribe to hear the next episode: Marcus and Charles will dissect how the Trust Equation applies to negotiation, objections, and winning second and third waves of business.   Links to books discussed Adam Smith Wealth of Nations The Theory of Moral Sentiments   Frederick Reichheld The Loyalty Effect   Peter Boghossian How to have impossible conversations Manual for creating atheists   Contacts Connect with Charlie on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleshgreen/ Connect with Marcus https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcuscauchi/ And if you'd like to be a guest contact me https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannecauchi/

Are You Battle Tested? On this episode we discuss the importance of our life challenges and battles. Challenges come to help us grow, but also that we can help others as well. Proven under pressure, Experience vs Theory, Resilience and Endurance, Character Development, and Reliability are a few gems discussed in this episode! Tap in!

In this insightful episode of "The Brand Called You" (TBCY), host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Subir Chowdhury, Chairman and CEO of ASI Consulting Group LLC and globally renowned quality expert. Subir shares the remarkable story of his journey, inspired by principles taught by his grandfather, and delves into his philosophies on quality, leadership, and personal growth. Learn how quality goes beyond mere processes, influencing life, leadership, and organizational culture. Discover the LEO Method from his bestselling book "The Ice Cream Maker," and why "good enough is not enough." Hear Subir's vision for the Subir Chowdhury School of Quality and Reliability at IIT Kharagpur and his predictions for the future of quality in the age of AI and digital transformation.

The fastest way to a reliable recall isn't a bigger treat pouch—it's a cleaner language. We break down a simple system that teaches dogs to look back, come in, and shut off pressure, starting with two markers: “get it” to send away and “yes” to call back. Once that loop is automatic, we layer the e-collar over the turning moment so the sensation becomes meaningful and predictable. The result is a dog that chooses you, even when the world gets loud.We also draw clear lines between heel and with me. Different sides, different bubbles, different payoff zones. That clarity matters because accountability only works when the rule is knowable. We show how to use a flexi leash to mimic off-leash freedom, when to tap vs hold, and how to stop living at low levels the dog ignores. Instead of nagging, we teach first with leash and food, then correct for breaking known commands. That shift tightens heel, sharpens recall, and keeps sessions upbeat and fair.Reactivity? We tackle it from the ground up. Build engagement at home, rehearse calm returns near triggers, and correct the choice to leave position—never “shock the reactivity” first. We share practical steps for door barking too: a brief hold to interrupt, release on quiet, then a calm scatter to reset state. Add in smart victory laps at the end of play to vent drive without losing focus, and you'll feel the whole system click. Want more help dialing levels, timing markers, and shaping criteria that stick? Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a better recall, and leave a review with your top training question so we can coach it next.Visit us on the website here to see what we've got going on and how you can join our pack of good dogs and owners.

Allan tells us about the recent OpenZFS Summit including inconsistent JBODs, more details about mixed disk sizes in ZFS with AnyRaid, an upcoming standard that allows you to keep using partially dead hard drives, Seagate's roadmap for 50 and 100 TB drives, and NVMe connected mechanical drives. Plus using a separate mini PC for work. […]

Allan tells us about the recent OpenZFS Summit including inconsistent JBODs, more details about mixed disk sizes in ZFS with AnyRaid, an upcoming standard that allows you to keep using partially dead hard drives, Seagate's roadmap for 50 and 100 TB drives, and NVMe connected mechanical drives. Plus using a separate mini PC for work.... Read More

Assessing European Reliability in Countering the China Threat to Taiwan. Steve Yates discusses how Europe's reliability in defending Taiwan is questioned, despite the Taiwan Vice President addressing the EU Parliament. Europe has historically lacked a significant defense footprint in East Asia. China exploits the narrative of European colonial history and decline to separate Europe from Taiwan. Although some European leaders prioritize economic opportunity with Beijing, reliable economic partners like Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan offer strong strategic and economic ballast against the risks posed by the People's Republic of China. 1905 shanghai

From IT Career To Trading For A Living In episode 533 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Thor Young — a former IT professional who transitioned into full-time trading after seeking a more flexible lifestyle. Thor shares his path from struggling beginner to consistent trader, revealing how he built his own Camarilla-based trading system and mastered his mindset. The conversation digs into trading psychology, accountability, and building a process that actually fits your personality and lifestyle. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! >> Get your copy of Thor's book: Complete Day Trading System Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:55 Who is Thor Young? 02:39 Why he left IT and what reshaped his goals 03:41 The early struggles: two years of "stopping the bleeding" 05:38 The turning point: mastering trading psychology 07:48 Mentorship, mindset, and performance coaching with Dr. V 09:19 Thor's trading style: range-based, Camarilla pivot system 11:45 Behind the system: learning from market makers and algos 14:13 Reliability of his pivot system 16:11 The key to consistency: accountability and following your own SOP 18:18 When Thor realized his approach needed a total reset 19:55 Why he prefers bigger targets over high-frequency scalping 23:11 Understanding range, value, and institutional order flow 26:33 Where to find Thor Young (links below) What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! How to find Thor Young Instagram: @thoryoungbbt x/Twitter: @ThorYoung Book: Complete Day Trading System What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Loyalty. Consistency. Constancy. Stability. Reliability. Determination. Commitment. Persistence. These are just a few ways to describe the opportunity God is inviting us to live out in the Fruit of the Spirit, which we considered together, last Sunday, at Storyline's Gathering.The band performed songs by Savage Garden, Jason Isbell, Bebo Norman, and Gungor.

Electrification is surging, AI data centres are multiplying, and volatility is rising on both sides of the meter. Can storage step in as the flexible backbone the US grid now needs? Host Sylvia Leyva Martinez is joined by Joanna Martin Ziegenfuss, General Manager for Strategic Market Development (North America), and Ruchira Shah, General Manager of Software Product Management at Wärtsilä Energy Storage. Together they unpack how high-performance hardware paired with sophisticated control software delivers real-time flexibility, from synthetic inertia and fast frequency response to price arbitrage and microgrid operation. The conversation tracks the shift from treating storage as a bolt-on to renewables to viewing it as a core reliability asset. Sylvia, Joanna and Ruchi explore how AI-driven load growth and volatile demand profiles change planning assumptions; why interconnection queues are pushing some data centres toward on-site generation plus batteries; and how market rules and policy must evolve to reward flexibility and sub-second response. They also dig into software's role in future-proofing assets as grid requirements tighten, and where innovators are already meeting new performance thresholds.If you're navigating project economics, market design or grid operations in a fast-changing landscape, this episode offers a pragmatic look at what's working, what's missing, and why storage is set to anchor a resilient, decarbonised grid. This episode is brought to you by Wärtsilä Energy Storage – Wärtsilä delivers high performing, large-scale energy storage systems by combining sophisticated software, robust safety, and long‑term reliability—empowering utility, IPP, and data center customers to maximize energy value and investment returns. To learn more, visit: https://www.wartsila.com/energy/energy-storage?utm_source=woodmac&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=energy_storage_saving_the_grid&utm_content=hostSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Israel Seeks Reliable Multinational Force to Prevent Hamas Resurgence in Gaza. David Daoud discusses Israel's primary concern regarding a multinational force in Gaza: ensuring its reliability to prevent Hamas's resurgence or rearmament. Hamas is reasserting control and slow-rolling the recovery of remaining hostages' bodies to establish the ceasefire. US drones monitor adherence to the ceasefire. Israel has ended the emergency status in the south, signaling a slow return to normal life. 1939 RAMALLAH