Podcasts about rigor

Dr. Sook-Bin Woo on Adventure, Mentorship, and High Standards in Oral PathologyChristine interviews Dr. Sook-Bin Woo, DMD, an expert in oral and maxillofacial pathology at Brigham and Women's Hospital, about her career, training, and life lessons. Woo shares a formative post–dental school adventure climbing Mount Kinabalu in Malaysia and a dangerous trip across Borneo, and describes later solo travel to Turkey. She explains pursuing oral pathology far from home and being shaped by rigorous “old school” mentorship emphasizing exacting standards and articulating what you do know, while also valuing humility when diagnoses remain uncertain. Woo advises early-career academics to collaborate with peers slightly ahead, discusses the importance of emotional and cultural intelligence in training and patient care, and reflects on challenges as a woman and immigrant, including limited maternity leave, wage disparities, and raising two children with long commutes and childcare support. She closes by urging curiosity and kindness.00:00 Meet Dr Woo00:52 Mount Kinabalu Adventure03:32 Wasp Stings and Jeep Ride05:11 Solo Travel in Turkey05:53 Choosing Oral Pathology06:51 Old School Training Standards08:38 Rigor with Kindness10:34 When You Truly Dont Know12:28 Career Advice and Allies13:39 Emotional Intelligence Matters15:35 Women Immigrant Challenges17:30 Raising Kids and Commuting20:13 It Will Work Out21:20 Curiosity and Kindness

Diante de tentativas de descredibilizar a queda de Flávio Bolsonaro, o head de análise política da AtlasIntel, Yuri Sanches, detalhou o método rigoroso utilizado.O áudio do escândalo do Master só foi mostrado depois que o questionário eleitoral acabou, em uma etapa separada. Entenda por que o resultado reflete o impacto real da crise de imagem do senador.Você já leu uma notícia hoje e sentiu que já viveu esse momento antes?   Essa sensação de déjà Vu não é coincidência. No Brasil, o que é manchete hoje costuma ser o eco de decisões e fatos que analisamos meses, ou até anos atrás.   Para celebrar os 8 anos da Crusoé, decidimos enfrentar esse ciclo. Pegamos o que nasceu no digital e, pela primeira vez, transformamos em um registro físico, tátil e permanente.   Chegou a edição especial Crusoé impressa.   É um item colecionável, atemporal e limitado. Uma revista feita para quem gosta de ler com calma, longe das notificações do celular. Um exemplar para guardar sobre o que realmente importa na história recente do brasil.   Esta edição é um presente exclusivo para novos assinantes do Combo de 2 anos O Antagonista e Crusoé.   Utilize o cupom 8ANOSCRUSOE e acesse o link:   https://bit.ly/crusoe-edicao-impressa  Papo Antagonista é o programa que explica e debate os principais acontecimentos do dia com análises críticas e aprofundadas sobre a política brasileira e seus bastidores.       O programa traz contexto e opinião sobre os temas mais quentes da atualidade.       Com foco em jornalismo, eleições e debate, é um espaço essencial para quem busca informação de qualidade.       Ao vivo de segunda a sexta-feira às 18h no nosso canal no Youtube.   https://www.youtube.com/@OAntagonista   Siga O Antagonista no X:  https://x.com/o_antagonista   Acompanhe O Antagonista no canal do WhatsApp. Boletins diários, conteúdos exclusivos em vídeo e muito mais.  https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2SurQHLHQbI5yJN344  Leia mais em www.oantagonista.com.br | www.crusoe.com.br #AtlasIntel #PesquisaEleitoral #SemIndução #Metodologia #Estatística #Política #Bastidores #AnáliseDeDados #Transparência #Ciência #Checagem #Verdade #DadosEleitorais #Urnas #DebatePolítico #RigorCientífico #Esclarecimento #Internet #Podcast #AltaNaInternet

Rigor, respeto y ritmo narrativo. Son las tres erres básicas para escribir un documental true crime en opinión del equipo responsable de “Crims”, todo un referente del género.Para ahondar en las claves de uno de los formatos de más éxito en el audiovisual actual, Sara Antuña y Carlos del Pando charlan con Nil Montilla (guionista) y Mireia Buenaventura (documentalista), dos miembros fundamentales del equipo de Carles Porta y, además, recientes ganadores del Premio ALMA a mejor guión de serie documental.Y en la sección “Turra sindical”, Diana Rojo intenta dar algunas pistas a los guionistas más jóvenes para abrirse camino en la profesión. Spoiler: no hay ninguna receta mágica.Si tienes alguna duda sobre guión que quieras que resolvamos en directo, puedes escribirnos a podcastalma@sindicatoalma.es Escucha un nuevo episodio de “Esto ya se ha hecho” cada miércoles en Youtube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music e Ivoox.¡Tu afiliación es nuestra fuerza!

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Vocês não dizem que ainda faltam quatro meses para a COLHEITA? EU AFIRMO: ABRAM OS OLHOS E VEJAM AS TERRAS, QUE JÁ ESTÃO MADURAS PARA A COLHEITA. João 4:35 QUEM VOCÊS QUEREM? O MESSIAS OU BARRABÁS? (= BARRABÁS ERA CRIMINOSO, HAVIA SIDO PRESO POR REBELIÃO E HOMICÍDIO). Mateus 27:17/Lucas 23:25 Qualquer um que se EXALTAR será humilhado, e aquele se HUMILHAR será exaltado. Mateus 23:12 = Lucas 14:7-11,16-24O reino dos céus é parecido a um homem, dono de TERRAS, que saiu bem cedo para CONTRATAR TRABALHADORES PARA A SUA PLANTAÇÃO. AJUSTOU O SALÁRIO COM OS TRABALHADORES, E OS ENVIOU. No final da tarde, o dono disse ao seu gerente: CHAME OS TRABALHADORES E PAGUE O SALÁRIO, COMEÇANDO PELOS ÚLTIMOS, ATÉ OS PRIMEIROS. Mateus 20:1-2,8NO JUÍZO, a rainha de Sabá se levantará para CONDENAR, porque veio dos confins da terra para ouvir a SABEDORIA de Salomão. E EU SOU MAIOR DO QUE SALOMÃO. Mateus 12:42 = Lucas 11:31 NO JUÍZO, toda PALAVRA INÚTIL que disserem, terão de dar conta (=calúnia, injúria, difamação). Mateus 12:36 NO JUÍZO, haverá menos RIGOR para Tiro e Sidom do que para vocês. Mateus 11:20-24 = Lucas 10:13-16 Ezequiel 24:1-25; 25:1,11-12,15,17; 26:1-3; 27:1-4,12,33-34; 28:1-5,11-13,17-22; 29:1-2,9-10,14-14; 30:1-3,19; 31:1-3,18; 32:1-3 Art. 32. O Distrito Federal, vedada sua divisão em Municípios, reger-se-á por lei orgânica, votada em dois turnos com interstício mínimo de dez dias, e aprovada por dois terços da Câmara Legislativa, que a promulgará, atendidos os princípios estabelecidos nesta Constituição. § 1º Ao Distrito Federal são atribuídas as competências legislativas reservadas aos Estados e Municípios. § 2º A eleição do Governador e do Vice-Governador, observadas as regras do art. 77, e dos Deputados Distritais coincidirá com a dos Governadores e Deputados Estaduais, para mandato de igual duração.§ 3º Aos Deputados Distritais e à Câmara Legislativa aplica-se o disposto no art. 27.§ 4º Lei federal disporá sobre a utilização, pelo Governo do Distrito Federal, da polícia civil, da polícia penal, da polícia militar e do corpo de bombeiros militar. (Redação dada pela EC n. 104/2019)Constituição Federal-Edição STF

As the lines between the supplement industry, "biohackers," and medical professionals continue to blur, we with down live at MSS with Dr. Kay Durairaj to discuss why aesthetic providers must lead the charge in evidence-based longevity. We dive deep into the world of peptides—from the safety of GLP-1s to the "wild west" of unregulated research chemicals. Dr. Kay also reveals her latest clinical breakthrough: her "Mid-Face Miracle" for preventing the dreaded "Ozempic Face" by supporting facial fat pads. Whether you're curious about the future of topical anti-aging or worried about the FDA's increasing interest in the med spa space, this episode is a masterclass in staying ahead of the curve while protecting your medical license. The discussion includes: [02:47] The Biohacking Resurgence [04:49] The "Gym Bro" Influence vs. Modern Medicine [06:56] Evidence-Based Medicine and Licensing Risks [12:56] Protecting the Med Spa Reputation [19:12] FDA Outreach and Industry Perception [21:13] Treating Aging as a Disease [25:21] The "Mid-Face Miracle" and Ozempic Face

John Moscatiello, founder of Marco Learning, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Advanced Placement exams and how they've transformed through the past three years.

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Rigor doesn't mean more work, and it doesn't mean figuring it out on your own without support. It should mean achievement at a level just outside of a student's ability to do things unaided. Just like temporary building support structures, scaffolds for learners are designed to provide access to rigorous learning for all. We want our learners to have what they need to experience productive struggle at a higher level of challenge. James Fester describes strategies to create that support. Read James' article, "How to Scaffold Learning and Maintain Rigor" here.  Visit the National Park Classroom website here. Visit James' website and get in contact here. Subscribe to the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast on iTunes or visit BarkleyPD.com to find new episodes!  

Em entrevista, o presidente nacional do PT, Edinho Silva, cobra rigor na investigação do Caso Banco Master e do INSS, vinculando falhas à gestão Bolsonaro. Edinho também defende o filho de Lula de acusações e reafirma a reeleição de Lula como essencial para o Brasil.Sonora:

Servicio publicar un libro en Amazon ➡️https://www.letraminuscula.com/publicar-en-amazon/ SI deseas PUBLICAR escríbenos : contacto@letraminuscula.com Lláma☎ o WhatsApp: +34640667855 RESUMEN: Masterclass completa sobre novela histórica: definición, características esenciales, estructura narrativa y subgéneros. Explica los tropos más comunes, errores frecuentes como anacronismos o exceso de documentación, y ofrece claves prácticas para escribir con rigor y equilibrio entre historia y ficción. Incluye ejemplos de obras y tendencias del mercado, destacando la importancia de la ambientación y personajes coherentes con su época. ⏲MARCAS DE TIEMPO: ▶️00:00 Intro y definición ▶️01:18 Popularidad del género ▶️02:15 Rigor y documentación ▶️03:12 Ficción con base real ▶️04:08 Estructura narrativa ▶️05:15 Subgéneros principales ▶️07:47 Tono, época y temas ▶️10:01 Tropos clave ▶️10:50 Errores comunes ▶️12:09 Claves de escritura ▶️12:54 Ejemplos de éxito ▶️16:06 Caso novela romana ▶️17:21 Conclusión y cierre

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Laura Yecies, CEO of Osteoboost.Osteoboost is the first FDA-cleared drug-free prescription treatment for osteopenia in postmenopausal women.Laura brings over 30 years of experience across technology, digital health, and medical innovation, with a focus on overlooked gaps in women's health. She previously served as CEO of SugarSync (acquired by J2 Global), Catchsold (sold to Apple), and Neurosync, a neurotechnology company. In this interview, Laura discusses why choosing a Class II prescription path creates a regulatory moat, how designing for daily comfort and a frictionless experience drives commercialization, and how channeling early patient demand turned a waitlist into a launch strategy.Before we dive into the discussion, I wanted to mention a few things:First, if you're into learning from medical device founders and CEOs and want to know when new interviews are live, head over to Medsider.com and sign up for our free newsletter.And if you're ready to level up your medtech game, you should check out Medsider Courses — 8-week masterclasses covering topics like fundraising, M&A and exit planning, design and development, clinical and regulatory strategy, and commercialization.These courses, featuring hard-earned lessons from elite medtech CEOs, can be purchased individually or come free with our All-Access Pass.If you'd rather read than listen, here's a link to the full interview with Laura Yecies.KEY MOMENTS FROM THE INTERVIEW(02:49) - An overview of Laura's background and her transition from consumer tech to medtech (04:53) - The problem Osteoboost is solving — and why bone health remains a massive unmet need (08:31) - How Osteoboost designed its device with the consumer experience in mind (15:44) - Why Osteoboost chose a Class II regulatory pathway over an easier path (19:50) - How to design clinical trials that reflect real-world use and drive patient compliance (25:01) - How early demand and a waitlist validated strong consumer pull before full commercialization (28:48) - Why Laura believed the problem wasn't demand — it was lack of options (33:57) - How patients can become a powerful “sales force” in healthcare (38:20) - Why shifting consumer behavior is making self-pay more viable — with reimbursement coming later

Companies that execute transformations with rigor are much more likely to achieve their goals, generate higher total shareholder returns, and enjoy better organizational health. In this episode, Preeya Mody and Dominic Skerritt join host Sean Brown to share insights from their latest research on the role of rigor in driving and sustaining successful transformations. They discuss what defines rigor in a transformation, explore the three elements that rigorous transformations consistently demonstrate, and share practical advice for sustaining momentum without burning out teams. Related insights Going all in: Why employee ‘will’ can make or break transformations The McKinsey Organizational Health Index Wave by McKinsey Seven principles for achieving transformational growth Beyond transformation: What we now know about driving bottom-line performance The powerful role financial incentives can play in a transformation McKinsey Insights on Transformation McKinsey Transformation on LinkedInSupport the show: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/mckinsey-strategy-&-corporate-finance/See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

To speak with an advisor and map out your student's next steps, book a Complimentary Strategy Call at admittedly.co/apply. In this episode of the Admittedly Podcast, Thomas Caleel tackles a question many students quietly worry about: What if I didn't take high school seriously early on and now I'm behind? Whether it's limited access to AP or honors courses, a lighter course load freshman and sophomore year, or a late realization about college goals, this situation is more common than families think. Drawing on his experience in selective admissions, Thomas explains how academic rigor is evaluated in context—and what students can do if they find themselves off track. He breaks down why early planning matters, how schools limit flexibility later on, and what it really takes to recover strategically. This episode is a reality check but also a roadmap. While you can't go back and change your transcript, you can take control of what happens next.   Key Takeaways: • Admissions officers evaluate course rigor relative to what your school offers. • Falling off the honors/AP track early can limit options—but doesn't automatically disqualify you. • Strong grades and testing become critical if rigor is lighter. • Students can pursue outside coursework (community college, online) to demonstrate initiative. • Your intended major matters—some paths require stronger academic alignment than others. • A clear narrative of growth, maturity, and course correction can strengthen your application. • The sooner you act, the more opportunities you have to improve your positioning.   If this episode resonated with you, you're not alone. This is something many families navigate. The key is moving forward with clarity and intention. Listeners can continue the conversation by following @admittedlyco on Instagram and TikTok, where Thomas answers questions and shares weekly admissions strategy. You can also find additional resources at admittedly.co. To speak with an advisor and map out your student's next steps, visit admittedly.co/apply to book a Complimentary Strategy Call.

Notes and Links to Gaspare Randazzo's Work   Gaspare Randazzo is a NYC high school teacher in his 13th year in the classroom. When he's not in the classroom, you can find Gaspare doing Stand Up Comedy all around the country where he talks about his life as a teacher and his experiences dealing with students from all walks of life. In addition to stand up comedy and teaching, Gaspare recently starred in the Netflix show “The Trust” and co-hosts “The Social Studies Podcast” along with Joe Dombrowski. You can find him on all social media platforms at StandUpRandazzo. Gaspare Randazzo's Instagram   Gaspare's Website   Tickets for Gaspare's Shows   At about 1:35, Gaspare relates the incredible story of him buying an Egyptian sarcophagus  At about 7:50, Pete shouts out the connections between Gaspare and his AOL screen name At about 9:00, Gaspare talks about his early connections to the comedy world, some tangential  At about 10:15, Gaspare responds to Pete's questions about catalysts for his comedy career At about 12:00, Gaspare shares an anecdote about his first headlining show and how he stretched eight minutes of material into an hour of material   At about 14:50, Gaspare talks about how he is “just him[self]” on stage At about 15:45, Gaspare responds to Pete's question about the “clip culture” of contemporary comedy At about 16:30, Gaspare talks about “clean comedy” At about 17:55, Gaspare talks about connections between teaching and comedy, and his public persona making it necessary to be a good teacher  At about 19:00, Gaspare expands on his usage of costumes in his history classes At about 21:00, Gaspare responds to Pete's questions about privacy concerns and how he is “mindful” of not giving specifics  At about 22:00, Gaspare discusses his evolving classroom management over the years  At about 23:15, Gaspare reflects on the comment boards and positive and negative comments  At about 26:10, Gaspare lays out his weekend schedule that integrates family time and comedy At about 28:10, Gaspare talks about his time on Netflix's The Trust and lays out his early experience and the concept of the show  At about 31:00, Gaspare explains his mindset on the show  At about 32:30, Gaspare talks about the shared experience with his castmates  At about 33:25, Gaspare shares how the byzantine way he “resigned” from his teaching job in order to be on the show At about 35:15, Pete asks Gaspare about “go-to” jokes and lessons  At about 37:20, Gaspare cites about 92% of his audience being teachers and riffs on “translating” his comedy for non-teachers  At about 38:30: Rigor!      You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Jeff Pearlman, a recent guest, is up now at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    This month's Patreon bonus episode features an exploration of formative and transformative writing for children, as Pete surveys wonderful writers on their own influences.    Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.     This is a passion project, a DIY operation, and Pete would love for your help in promoting what he's convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 331 with Davina Agudelo, a Colombian-American bilingual poet, writer and the founder of her independent publishing company, Alegría Publishing, which was created in 2020 to spotlight modern Latino/x stories and give a special opportunity for upcoming writers to have a platform to present their work.    The episode airs on March 19.    Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.        You can also donate at chuffed.org, World Central Kitchen, and so many more, and/or you can contact writer friend Ursula Villarreal-Moura directly or through Pete, as she has direct links with friends in Gaza.  

In Part 2 of this conversation on Beast Mentality Conversations, Coach Beasley continues his discussion with educator, researcher, and artist Victoria Restler about reflection, creativity, and the role of art in youth development.This episode explores how reflection, poetry, and artistic expression can help individuals break free from rigid systems and rediscover creativity, passion, and purpose.Victoria shares insights from her academic journey and the ideas behind her book, What Do You Do That Can't Be Measured? On Radical Care in Teaching and Research, where she explores the unseen and immeasurable aspects of teaching, care, and educational practice.Together, they discuss how reflection, art, and community can reshape both academic work and youth development programs—including the role sports can play in empowering young people.• The role of community in reflection and growth• How art and poetry create space for liberation and self-discovery• Balancing academic rigor with creative freedom• The transition from dissertation to published book• How systems influence the way we teach, learn, and practice youth development• Innovative ways to connect sports and youth development“Rigor can be a tool of white supremacy.”“Burn the box, create your own space.”“Surprise is key to growth and passion.”00:00 — The Importance of Personal Experience in Education02:26 — Art as a Form of Expression and Freedom08:16 — The Transition from Dissertation to Book14:12 — Balancing Academic Integrity with Creative FreedomVictoria Restler's BookWhat Do You Do That Can't Be Measured? On Radical Care in Teaching and Researchhttps://www.amazon.com/What-You-That-Cant-Measured/dp/9004681558Poetry for Visual Artists Course by Vashti DuboisResearch on Systemic Oppression and EducationYouth Development and Sports ResearchBeast Mentality Conversations explores leadership, mentorship, youth development, and personal growth through the lens of sports, education, and community.Hosted by Coach Beasley, this podcast documents the journey of building programs that empower young people through mentorship, athletics, and education.Beast Basketball Traininghttps://beasttrainingonline.comBTO Gold Basketball Development Apphttps://beasttrainingonline.com/btomembershipInstagramhttps://instagram.com/beasttrainingonlineSupport youth mentorship programs(Insert nonprofit donation link)In This Episode We DiscussKey QuotesChaptersResourcesAbout the PodcastConnect & Support

Journals play an important role for academics. They disseminate new knowledge and separate good from bad research. They also signal competencies, reputation, and standing. Publishing in certain journals often means your work is more rigorous. It may also mean your work is more visible and gets cited more often. Plus, having your work appear in certain journals can be an important prerequisite for career advancement and it can literally affect your salary. Yet of course, these different functions can be evaluated in different ways. Not all journals score equally high or low on all these different aspects. Determining which journal is "good" or "top" becomes a complicated multidimensional riddle. We decided to ask Jason Thatcher. He is one of the most prolific authors of journal papers our field has ever seen and he has served as reviewer or editors on most if not all of them. We try to develop a simple 2x2 decision tool that helps authors identify journals that are both rigorous and prestigious, that are good for the research we do and good for our careers as well. References AIS College of Senior Scholars. (2023). Senior Scholars' List of Premier Journals. Association for Information Systems, https://aisnet.org/page/SeniorScholarListofPremierJournals. Lowry, P. B., Moody, G. D., Gaskin, J., Galletta, D. F., Humpherys, S. L., Barlow, J. B., & Wilson, D. W. (2014). Evaluating Journal Quality and the Association for Information Systems Senior Scholars' Journal Basket Via Bibliometric Measures: Do Expert Journal Assessments Add Value? MIS Quarterly, 37(4), 993–1012. Dennis, A. R., Valacich, J. S., Fuller, M. A., & Schneider, C. (2006). Research Standards for Promotion and Tenure in Information Systems. MIS Quarterly, 30(1), 1–12. Abbasi, A., Parsons, J., Pant, G., Liu Sheng, O. R., & Sarker, S. (2024). Pathways for Design Research on Artificial Intelligence. Information Systems Research, 35(2), 441–459. Rai, A. (2017). Editor's Comments: Seeing the Forest for the Trees. MIS Quarterly, 41(4), iii–vii. Recker, J. (2020). Reflections of a Retiring Editor-in-Chief. Communications of the Association for Information Systems, 46(32), 751–761. Agarwal, R., & Lucas Jr., H. C. (2005). The Information Systems Identity Crisis: Focusing on High-Visibility and High-Impact Research. MIS Quarterly, 29(3), 381–398. Applegate, L., & King, J. L. (1999). Rigor and Relevance: Careers on the Line. MIS Quarterly, 23(1), 17–18. Rai, A. (2017). Editor's Comments: Avoiding Type III Errors: Formulating IS Research Problems that Matter. MIS Quarterly, 41(2), iii–vii.

In this episode, we sit down with Head of School Dr. Ryan Kimmet to tackle a growing crisis in modern education: the disappearance of play. While many schools view play as a luxury for the early years, The Harley School treats it as a critical engine for learning from Nursery through Grade 12. Dr. Kimmet dives into the science and strategy behind "protecting the sandbox." We discuss: Why Harley maintains Middle School recess when most schools phase it out. How "playful" physics labs lead to deeper conceptual understanding than traditional lectures. How a culture of play builds the "competitive edge" Harley graduates need for the future of work. The psychological link between unstructured time and navigating the "growing pains" of adolescence. Join us for a deep dive into why "seat time" isn't the same as "learning time," and how protecting the art of play creates students who aren't just high achievers, but creative thinkers ready to iterate and innovate.

In this episode, Stacey talks with Melanie Meehan and Maggie Roberts about their book, Foundational Skills for Writing: A Brain-Based Guide to Strengthen Executive Functions, Language, and Other Cornerstones for Writers. The discussion highlights the "Conversations with a Colleague” sections, which bring expert voices to teachers and promote classroom collaboration. Melanie and Maggie explain how graphic organizers serve as thinking tools that support executive functioning and make writing more accessible. They also discuss the connection between gross motor development and fine motor writing skills, sharing strategies for learners of all ages. The episode offers practical tips on topics like cognitive flexibility and playful sentence combining.ABOUT TODAY'S GUESTSMaggie Beattie Roberts is a national literacy consultant, author, and highly sought-after professional learning facilitator. As co-author of DIY Literacy: Teaching Tools for Differentiation, Rigor, and Independence (2016; with Kate Roberts), Maggie continues to empower educators with tools that enhance student learning and independence. Her forthcoming book, Unboxing the Curriculum, helps educators and school leaders navigate prepackaged curriculum and tailor it to their students' needs. Learn more about Maggie's work at kateandmaggie.com Melanie Meehan opened The Writing Clinic, an in-person and online center for inspiring and nurturing competent, confident, and joyful young writers, after retiring from her public school position as an Elementary Curriculum Coordinator. Melanie's published works include Every Child Can Write (2019), The Responsive Writing Teacher (2021), and Answers to Your Biggest Questions About Teaching Elementary Writing (2022), all published by Corwin Press. GO DEEPERLandmark College in Putney, VTPurchase Foundational Skills for Writing: A Brain-Based Guide to Strengthen Executive FuncSend a textPlease subscribe to our podcast and leave us ratings/reviews on your favorite listening platform.You may contact us directly if you want us to consult with your school district. Melanie Meehan: meehanmelanie@gmail.com Stacey Shubitz: stacey@staceyshubitz.com Email us at contact@twowritingteachers.org for affiliate or sponsorship opportunities.For more about teaching writing, head to the Two Writing Teachers blog.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Khan Academy Districts. You can access the webinar recording here.This edWeb podcast shares a practical, classroom-grounded model for using AI-supported instruction to strengthen math and ELA rigor at the high school level, while preserving teacher expertise and aligning to district goals.Listeners learn how Hanover Community School Corporation is using AI to support SAT Math and SAT Reading and Writing for juniors at Hanover Central High School. Teachers Keith Elsbree (high school ELA) and Michael Tinich (SAT Math) explain how they assign targeted practice, monitor progress, and use AI-assisted feedback to increase consistency and instructional rigor across subject areas.The edWeb podcast highlights how SAT Prep is embedded into junior schedules, using Khan Academy's newly reimagined, free-for-teachers platform to drive motivations with gems, particularly for students in CTE pathways, where college-focused prep can be challenging to prioritize. Khan Academy provides a free, research-proven, AI-enhanced personalized learning system to accelerate mastery (with an enterprise-level version available for districts, offering comprehensive analytics and dedicated support).Keith also shares how he uses AI-supported writing feedback in ELA, including in a team-taught special education classroom, to increase meaningful revision cycles without adding to teacher workload. System-level perspectives from Melissa Walley, IT Instructional Coach, and Philip Misecko, Ed.S., Assistant Superintendent, address leadership decisions, policy alignment, and change-management considerations.Listeners leave with concrete examples, leadership insights, and a clear roadmap for using AI to enhance math and ELA instruction so that every student improves and graduates. This edWeb podcast is of interest to middle and high school district leaders, school leaders, and education technology leaders.Khan Academy DistrictsKhan Academy Districts partners with school systems to support teaching through AI-enhanced learningDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

Frequent listeners know we're always eager to learn about how climate investing needs to change to be more effective. With the attacks on ESG and a new political era, we're clearly in a new chapter for climate investing and being intentional about the ingredients, language and goals of this new chapter is critical for delivering both solid returns and real impact.Rob Brown argues that its time to step back from overreach and inauthentic impact goals, and fuel this new chapter with rigor. Rob wears a couple of hats as Director of Climate Research at Resolution Investors and Chief Research Officer at Impact Evaluation Lab. In these roles, Rob bring his decades of investment experience using research and analysis to improve long term thinking, risk management and what he calls mission authenticity, or the ability to really deliver on the kind of impact one promises. Tune in for a deeply fascinating conversation about how climate investing is maturing and the work that still needs to be done for this new chapter. Enjoy.On today's episode, we cover:02:41 – Rob's career journey & love of solving problems05:17 – From Just Capital to Impact Evaluation Lab & Resolution Investors09:52 – How to tell serious impact investors from pretenders14:34 – Is rigor a cost center? Making the ROI case19:29 – A lightning history of sustainable investing23:14 – Why sustainable finance is “deeply stressed”27:08 – Climate investing as long‑term risk‑adjusted returns29:27 – Two key shifts: longer horizons & real tech expertise33:02 – Rigor, incentives, and how the field grows up36:45 – Why sustainable investing is the future of capital markets39:11 – Closing remarksResources MentionedResolution InvestorsImpact Evaluation Lab.Just CapitalAtlas Impact PartnersGeneration Investment ManagementConnect with us

Lagunas cinematográficas: confesiones, traumas y mucho “yo es que no la he visto porque no he tenido tiempo en los últimos 30 años” En Cine de barra hemos decidido mirarnos al espejo… y no nos ha gustado lo que hemos visto. O mejor dicho: lo que no hemos visto. Llega el episodio más terapéutico (y potencialmente cancelable) del podcast: “Lagunas cinematográficas”, ese espacio donde el prestigio cinéfilo se tambalea y el cine-shame campa a sus anchas. Porque sí, todos tenemos esa película “imprescindible” que el mundo entero ha visto, analizado, tatuado en el antebrazo… menos nosotros. Esa que finges haber visto asintiendo fuerte en una conversación mientras dices cosas como “lo mejor es el arco del protagonista” o «destacable el pulso fílmico del director» esperando que nadie te pida detalles. Pues aquí no hay escapatoria. La dinámica es sencilla y cruel: cada contertulio confiesa su mayor pecado cinematográfico. Ese título sagrado que jamás ha pasado por su retina. Y lo hace en voz alta, ante testigos, sin abogado presente. Después, el resto del equipo debe intervenir: convencerle de que la vea inmediatamente, justificar que quizá tampoco es para tanto… o desmontar el mito basándose únicamente en lo que “saben” por cultura popular, memes y conversaciones de bar. El resultado es un festival de argumentos improvisados, defensas apasionadas sin pruebas y frases del tipo: “No la he visto, pero creo que va de poder y familia… y alguien habla muy bajito”; o como diría Valdis: «No ver eso no es un pecado, es sensatez». Rigor académico, el justo. En este ejercicio de sinceridad brutal participan Luigi Vercotti, Valdis y Benalmadelman, cada uno con su lista de pecados y su capacidad para juzgar (cariñosamente) los del resto. Hay confesiones dolorosas, silencios incómodos y momentos en los que uno se plantea si debería entregar su carné de cinéfilo en la puerta. Un episodio perfecto para escucharlo y pensar: “Bueno… yo tampoco he visto esa”. O peor aún: descubrir que tu propia laguna es más profunda que la de ellos. Dale al play y prepárate para sentirte comprendido. O señalado. O ambas cosas.

01 19-02-26 LHDW Charly 015: ¿Cuantas mentiras a través del cine nos han contado?, poco rigor histórico. Varios ejemplos. En EEUU hay varias películas

These years are when the "better late than early" approach is so important as parents prepare their elementary-aged kids for a gradual transition to more serious studies in middle and high school.When homeschooling elementary-aged children, we want to take things slowly. Academics should build over time to prevent academic burnout.Carole and Rachel discuss integrating study, work, and service by doing short, concrete lessons in phonics, real-life math, and handwriting. And of course, they encourage reading out loud to develop a love for reading!RESOURCES+Click here for a complete list of books mentioned in this episode+Buy some of our favorite books here! 10 Of Those + $1 shipping!+Build Your Family's Library: Grab our FREE book list here+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.+Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTHomeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | PinterestMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODELearn More about CTCMathMentioned in this episode:Get 20% off lessons at Voetberg Music Academy using HOMESCHOOL20 codeVoetberg Music Academy

In a world that's being transformed by AI agents and agentic systems, how do software developers unlearn what they know while also maintaining engineering rigor? In an in-person conversation with Nathen Harvey, Developer Relations Engineer at Google Cloud, and Patrick Debois, Developer Relations at Tessl, host Ken Mugrage dives into the ways individuals, teams and organizations are walking the line between experimentation and well-established engineering practices as they seek to innovate while ensuring resilience, reliability and security. Thoughtworks is a platinum sponsor of the 2025 DORA report: https://www.thoughtworks.com/en-us/insights/reports/the-2025-dora-report  

Today's Teaching Middle School ELA episode is all about grammar games that actually work. Not the chaotic, overcomplicated kind—but the print, pass out, play, done kind. I'm sharing two of my favorite low-prep grammar games that feel like recess to students while secretly delivering serious skill practice. Easy to reuse, simple to set up, and engaging enough that kids forget they're doing grammar. Let's go. 

Is modern medicine still evidence-based, or have we quietly mistaken rigor for certainty?Evidence-based medicine is essential. It's why we save lives, advance care, and trust modern healthcare. But as medicine has become more specialized and disease more complex, something subtle has happened. Rigor has increasingly turned into reductionism, and evidence is often applied in ways that don't fully match the realities of clinical practice or patients' lived experiences.In this episode of The Trip Lab, I take a careful look at what we mean when we say “evidence-based medicine.” We explore the difference between statistical significance and clinical significance, how guidelines are created and why they are evidence-informed rather than infallible, and why many patients feel unwell despite having “normal” labs.This conversation also examines how modern research methods struggle to capture complexity, particularly in chronic, system-level disease. We look at where reductionism has helped medicine advance, where it now falls short, and why ancient healing systems and emerging fields like systems biology, functional medicine, and precision medicine are pointing us toward a more integrated future.This episode is not a rejection of evidence. It's an invitation to reclaim it. To restore clinical wisdom alongside data, and to practice medicine with both rigor and curiosity.In this episode, we cover:What “evidence-based medicine” actually means and how it's evolvedStatistical significance vs. clinical significanceThe strengths and limitations of medical guidelinesWhy reductionist models don't fully explain chronic diseaseWhy patients can feel unwell even when labs are “normal”How medicine might evolve to better study complexityWhy medicine is both a science and an artThe podcast name, The Trip Lab, nods to psychedelics, but a “trip,” psychedelic or otherwise, is ultimately an exploration. A willingness to step outside familiar frameworks, question what we think we know, and notice connections that weren't obvious before.If you've ever felt tension between what the data says, what the guidelines allow, and what the patient in front of you actually needs... or if you are a patient who has been failed by modern medicine, this episode is for you.

To speak with an advisor and map out your student's next steps, apply for a free Family Action Call with us at admittedly.co/apply. In this episode of the Admittedly Podcast, Thomas Caleel explores one of the most powerful but overlooked advantages in college admissions: planning ahead. Drawing on more than two decades of experience in highly selective admissions, he explains why the most successful families don't leave outcomes to chance but instead make thoughtful, flexible decisions early so students can build academic rigor, explore interests, and stay positioned for competitive opportunities. Thomas breaks down the difference between healthy planning and overplanning, showing how early decisions around math placement, course rigor, summer strategy, and extracurricular focus can either expand or limit future options. He emphasizes that students don't need every step mapped out, but they do need direction, awareness, and intentional choices that evolve over time, reducing anxiety while strengthening admissions outcomes. Through real examples, Thomas illustrates how missed opportunities in early academic tracking and last-minute decision-making can quietly close doors to selective programs. He also explains how planning ahead allows students to explore interests with confidence while still staying aligned with long-term academic goals. Key Takeaways: • Planning ahead creates opportunity; waiting limits options. • Early academic choices — especially math track — can significantly impact future admissions paths. • Rigor matters, and students must position themselves early to access advanced coursework. • Summers should build on academic interests, not be left to chance. • Sophomore year difficulty increases — preparation prevents unnecessary stress. • Conversations about interests should be exploratory, not pressure-driven. • Junior year planning is urgent; competitive opportunities require early action. • Momentum matters more than perfection — starting now is always better than waiting. This episode is especially valuable for parents of middle schoolers, freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who want to approach admissions with clarity instead of panic. Thomas offers practical guidance on starting conversations early, helping students identify genuine interests, and maintaining flexibility while moving forward with intention. Listeners can continue the conversation by following @admittedlyco on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, where Thomas answers questions and shares weekly admissions guidance. Additional free tools and downloads designed to help families plan with confidence are available at admittedly.co. To speak with an advisor and develop a personalized roadmap for your student, visit admittedly.co/apply for a free Family Action Call.  

Productive Math Struggle Series — Action 4: Plan a Lesson with Productive StruggleIn Part 4 of our Productive Math Struggle series, we dig into the HEART of rigorous math instruction: lesson planning that intentionally creates space for student thinking, sense-making, and meaningful struggle.If you've been craving practical, teacher-ready strategies for selecting or modifying tasks, anticipating student thinking, and balancing conceptual understanding, fluency, and application — this is your masterclass.

What does it really mean to help students learn how to learn—especially in systems that were never designed with all learners in mind?In this powerful conversation, Ginger and Julie are joined by Zaretta Hammond, nationally recognized consultant, educator, and author, to explore how culturally responsive teaching, neuroscience, and instructional equity intersect. Together, they unpack why rigor and care are not opposites, how learning power is built (or blocked) by systems, and what educators can do to move beyond compliance toward true cognitive justice.Zaretta brings over 25 years of experience supporting schools and systems in understanding the science of learning, the science of reading, and culturally responsive practices, offering both big-picture insight and practical wisdom educators can use right away.Zaretta Hammond is a national consultant, former high school and community college writing teacher, and a leading voice in culturally responsive education. She is the author of:Rebuilding Students' Learning Power: Teaching for Instructional Equity and Cognitive Justice (Corwin, 2025)Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students (Corwin, 2015)

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comIn this episode of Faithful Politics, we're joined by Marc J. Defant, a professor of geology and geochemistry at the University of South Florida, to discuss his controversial peer-reviewed paper Evolutionary Psychology and the Crisis of Empirical Rigor in Feminist Studies.Marc explains how his scientific training shaped his concerns about how some areas of feminist scholarship handle evidence, critique, and falsifiability. We walk through the core claims of evolutionary psychology, how it differs from social constructionism, and why Marc believes certain academic fields have shifted away from empirical methods toward ideological frameworks.The conversation also explores academic peer review, cancel culture, emotional safety versus intellectual inquiry, and what universities lose when dissenting ideas are treated as harm rather than arguments. Along the way, Marc reflects on backlash to his work, the changing culture of higher education, and why he thinks truth-seeking requires discomfort.Marc's website: https://www.marcdefant.com/Article discuss: Evolutionary Psychology and the Crisis of Empirical Rigor in Feminist Studies https://link.springer.com/epdf/10.1007/s12119-025-10465-7?sharing_token=xhLL_kUU3AJoozWOStCtNPe4RwlQNchNByi7wbcMAY7qhjlkYrDnv0nFUr1VvYzTCYBHSTVW-yEPNQylsA981gK0c23F0a6k3aPlfqm7DyZEyCJfPpG8vxwrAaQNK1T4wUIgNwdfhLSIcCOOkeI5yj6S2np70SCryX2HcwsAUaQ%3DGuest BioMarc J. Defant is a professor of geology and geochemistry at the University of South Florida. Trained as a physical scientist, his academic work spans volcanology, geochemistry, and evolutionary psychology. In recent years, he has published peer-reviewed research examining methodological weaknesses in feminist studies and critiques of evolutionary psychology. Marc has appeared on platforms including TEDx, The Joe Rogan Experience, and numerous academic and media outlets, where he focuses on eSupport the show

How to build a career that actually LASTS in an industry where most people flame out...This is the FIRST episode in a new series Jason's calling Power Traits.Where he brings on people he's known for YEARS...And identifies the ONE core trait that's made them successful.Not the stuff they put on their LinkedIn.The REAL thing that separates them from everyone else grinding in their field.Today's guest is filmmaker Will Canon.And his power trait? RIGOR.The disciplined, relentless process of going back to the drawing board...Again and again and again.Will breaks down how he took The Confession from a road trip conversation in 2018 to a January 2026 streaming release...You'll learn:- How to dual-track creative projects and fundraising without losing your mind- The feedback collection system that actually WORKS (not the "what do you think?" basic nonsense)- Why going back to the drawing board 15-20 times makes you BETTER, not slower- The discipline Will developed as a high school athlete that still drives his process today- How to navigate indie film distribution when there are fewer buyers than everJason and Will also get into the messy reality of independent filmmaking in 2025...This isn't your typical "follow your dreams" filmmaker interview.It's a masterclass in RIGOR.The kind of disciplined, relentless iteration that separates people who SAY they're serious...From people who actually finish things.Plus some inside baseball on why streaming platforms are both easier AND harder than the old DVD days.Watch the whole thing if you want to understand what it REALLY takes to build something that matters.Find all the show notes and links here: https://www.strategyactionshow.com/108

One of the biggest challenges in business is being able to turn one-off projects into repeatable, profitable project management systems.It sounds simple.  Lean into process documentation.  Gather deep data.  Use advanced analytics.  But there's more to it if you want to drive efficiency and scale your services.Today we are joined by Claus Geissendoerfer, owner of Amstadd, an IT staffing and systemic business optimization specialist that helps organizations from multinationals to scaling startups shift from chaotic Project Management to highly scalable, repeatable Product Management systems, ensuring efficiency and sustainable growth.  Claus is also an ambassador for Giving What We Can - an initiative that  applies rigorous, data-driven analysis to identify and support charitable causes that deliver the greatest good per dollar.In this episode  of A Seat at The Table, Claus will discuss:How  companies can transition from chaotic Project Management to scalable, repeatable Product Management systemsThe key operational metrics leaders must focus on to maximize profit per employee and eliminate wasteHow  a partnership-driven model challenges and outperforms traditional corporate hierarchies in the enterprise world.Let's sit down with Claus and find out how we can reduce some of the chaos in our businesses.USEFUL LINKS: Give What We Can website:  https://www.givingwhatwecan.org/ Connect with Claus on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/clausggeissen/Visit A Seat at The Table's website at https://seat.fm

Today's guest is someone I first came across on the Irish People in VC list—and I'm really glad I reached out. Because it turns out Maureen Haverty has one of the most fascinating jobs you can imagine: helping build the future of space. As a Principal at Seraphim Space, the world's leading space-focused VC firm, she invests globally in technologies pushing the boundaries of what's possible —and shaping the future of space startup investment.Maureen began her career in nuclear engineering, earning a PhD from the University of Manchester before making the leap into startups. At Apollo Fusion, she survived a hard pivot into space, ultimately becoming COO and steering the company through a $150M acquisition by Astra. That experience—what she calls a startup “baptism by fire”—now informs how she backs early-stage founders as both investor and board director. Her insights have been featured in The Times, and she'll soon take the stage at Web Summit to speak on “Space as a Strategic Frontier.”Key Takeaways“Build just enough”: Space startups win by testing early and often, not waiting for perfection.Kill fewer dreams: Rigor matters—but so does nurturing half-formed ideas.Get to space ASAP: In-orbit validation creates trust and unlocks massive growth.From Gantt charts to fast loops: High-performing teams test weekly, not quarterly.Customer conversations still matter: Even in space, talking to users beats assumptions.Additional InsightsWhy VC funding in space is shifting toward earlier MVPs.The hidden costs of acquisition for startup culture and speed.How Starship may reshape what's possible—size, cost, and assembly in orbit.The role of government contracts in fostering a competitive space ecosystem.Episode Highlights00:00 – Episode RecapMaureen Haverty shares how balancing rigor with creativity helped her evolve from nuclear engineer to space startup COO to VC. The key? Learning when to test, when to build, and when to let wild ideas breathe.01:35 – Guest Introduction: Maureen HavertyBarry introduces Maureen Haverty, Principal at Seraphim Space and advocate for grounded rigor in an industry literally aiming for the stars.03:35 – Learning When Not to Kill IdeasMaureen reflects on being labeled a “dream killer” and how she transformed that mindset to foster innovation with constructive rigor.07:34 – Applying Rigor Without Stifling InnovationHow Apollo used just-enough testing, internal prototyping, and diverse team strengths to build better, faster.13:54 – Rethinking MVPs in Space StartupsWhy even space companies now push to generate early revenue and test hardware pre-launch.18:19 – Customers Want Something They Can SeeBuilding a physical, testable product—even a crude one—outperforms pitch decks every time.20:32 – The $70M Lesson of In-Space TestingHow one flight test flipped customer hesitation into a flood of contracts.26:12 – Surviving the Shift from Prototype to ProductionThe real scaling challenge: maintaining culture and customer trust while redesigning for scale.30:15 – The Hidden Power of Primes and PolicyWhy space remains deeply shaped by government buyers—and how that's changing with new VC-backed players.35:33 – Starship and the Future of SpaceMaureen shares what could shift when larger...

Listen now on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.—Ray is a designer-turned-researcher. He grew up in New Zealand but moved to the UK last year.His career started in graphic design and advertising, but he's also studied art history and worked as a brand strategist and innovation consultant before moving into UX. He was a product designer before officially pivoting to UX research.He is passionate about the craft of UX research, so is naturally drawn towards rigour and detail. But there's definitely a balance to be mindful of, so lately he's been enjoying the challenge of taking a more pragmatic approach to cut through the noise at work and maximise impact.In our conversation, we discuss:* How Raymond moved from design to research and why his messy, creative path helps him make peace with constraints.* Why “just enough” research is often the most realistic (and still valuable) kind.* Dealing with stakeholders who want statistical significance and to act on N=1 quotes.* What makes a one-pager actually work (hint: it's not cramming 14 bullet points into 10pt font).* How to reframe constraints as creative challenges, instead of just reasons to cry in a spreadsheet.Some takeaways:* Rigor isn't one thing. There's a difference between medical research and a usability test for a SaaS dashboard. Raymond reminds us to stop chasing perfection and start asking: What's the risk? What's the goal? What's actually good enough here?* You don't have to be the loudest voice in the room to be the expert. Sometimes the best way to build trust is not to say “trust me, I'm the expert,” but to bring the right method to the table and explain why it fits. Raymond shares how he uses method knowledge to guide teams—without pulling rank.* Constraints aren't the enemy, they're the brief. That tight deadline or limited budget? Treat it like a design prompt. What can you strip away? What creative method still works? That shift in mindset changes everything from energy to output.* Scoping is where the real power is. Raymond shares a sharp approach to collaborative scoping: show a strawman plan and let stakeholders rip it apart. It builds alignment faster and helps surface hidden assumptions, risks, and trade-offs without ego wars.* Your research summary isn't for you. Your one-pager should pass the 40-second CEO elevator ride test. Raymond breaks down his 3-column template and shares why the takeaways column matters more than your favorite quote or clever insight. It's about what they need to do next.Where to find Raymond:* ADPList mentor profile page* LinkedIn* Medium Stop piecing it together. Start leading the work.The Everything UXR Bundle is for researchers who are tired of duct-taping free templates and second-guessing what good looks like.You get my complete set of toolkits, templates, and strategy guides. used by teams across Google, Spotify, , to run credible research, influence decisions, and actually grow in your role.It's built to save you time, raise your game, and make you the person people turn to—not around.→ Save 140+ hours a year with ready-to-use templates and frameworks→ Boost productivity by 40% with tools that cut admin and sharpen your focus→ Increase research adoption by 50% through clearer, faster, more strategic deliveryInterested in sponsoring the podcast?Interested in sponsoring or advertising on this podcast? I'm always looking to partner with brands and businesses that align with my audience. Book a call or email me at nikki@userresearchacademy.com to learn more about sponsorship opportunities!The views and opinions expressed by the guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of the host, the podcast, or any affiliated organizations or sponsors. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.userresearchstrategist.com/subscribe

Points of Interest00:00 – 01:30 – Introduction: Marcel welcomes M&A advisor Todd Taskey, who specializes in investment banking transactions for digital marketing agencies doing $1–5M in EBITDA.01:30 – 02:40 – What Investment Banking Actually Means for Agencies: Todd explains what “investment banking transactions” are in plain language, covering how his team guides owners from first conversations through closing and integration.02:40 – 06:30 – The “Second Bite” Thesis and Evolutionary Transactions: Todd introduces his “second bite” concept using real client stories, showing how selling part of an agency can be a strategic leap forward rather than the end of an owner's journey.06:30 – 09:20 – Private Equity as Growth Partner, Not Villain: Marcel raises common fears about private equity, and Todd contrasts horror stories of big corporate deals with growth-focused PE in the $2M EBITDA range that needs more good people, not fewer.09:20 – 12:30 – How Earn-Outs Go Right (or Wrong): Todd shares how unrealistic projections in a pitch deck can make earn-out targets impossible, and explains his playbook for setting conservative growth assumptions that founders can actually beat.12:30 – 16:30 – Inside the Private Equity Business Model: Todd breaks down how PE funds are structured, how they earn management fees and returns, and why growing EBITDA and achieving multiple expansion is central to their strategy.16:30 – 19:30 – Case Studies of PE-Backed Agency Growth: Using examples like Power Digital and other PE-backed platforms, Todd illustrates how tucking in specialized agencies (CRO, Amazon, etc.) can generate outsized returns for both founders and investors.19:30 – 24:30 – Why Private Equity Wins: Data, Rigor, and Talent: Todd describes the level of analysis PE brings to the table—cohort analysis, retention metrics, financial rigor—and how this “art and science” combination helps them repeatedly grow and sell agencies.24:30 – 28:40 – The Experience Imbalance and Need for a Real Process: Marcel highlights the experience gap between founders and professional acquirers, and Todd explains why running a structured process with multiple buyers is essential for true price discovery.28:40 – 33:10 – Free Consulting: What the Market Really Values in Your Agency: Todd outlines how conversations with 20–30 serious buyers surface recurring themes—“this, that, and the other thing”—that tell you exactly what to fix to increase valuation, even if you do not sell.33:10 – 38:30 – AI, Efficiency, and the Future of Agency Valuations: Todd shares his view that AI will most directly impact valuations through efficiency gains and margin expansion, allowing agencies to stack more clients on the same headcount and drive higher EBITDA.Show NotesConnect with Todd:LinkedInTower PartnersEmail: todd@towerpartners.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pablo Fuente nos lleva en un viaje fascinante por cuatro historias que desafían lo que creíamos saber. Primero, conocemos a Richard Binzel, el astrónomo del MIT que lleva 50 años vigilando asteroides y creó la Escala de Turín para que entendamos cuándo preocuparnos (y cuándo no). Después descubrimos que los gatos domésticos llegaron a Europa mucho más tarde de lo que pensábamos: sólo hace 2.000 años, viajando en barcos desde África. Luego, la ciencia confirma algo que las mujeres llevan diciendo siempre: su sistema inmunitario es más potente que el de los hombres, pero paga un precio en enfermedades autoinmunes. Y cerramos con una revelación escalofriante: hace 7.000 años, la primera gran cultura agrícola europea colapsó en una ola de violencia extrema, con decapitaciones masivas y aldeas arrasadas. Rigor, ironía y grandes historias reales en DÍAS EXTRAÑOS. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

We often hear the "mantra" to move fast and break things...But what happens when the thing that breaks is you?For many service design professionals, this is the reality of their calendar: back-to-back meetings, a rush to deliver, and very little space to actually think. In many organizations, there is a culture that views this busyness as a badge of honor.But our guest in this episode, Rachael Dietkus, has quite a different -and healthier- approach.She has a rule written on a post-it note right next to her desk: "No meetings before 10 AM".This might sound like a luxury, doesn't it? But Rachael, who's a licensed clinical social worker and designer, argues that rules like this are actually a professional necessity.Rachael is the founder of Social Workers Who Design, where she is bridging the gap between the deep, ethical frameworks of social work and the often frantic pace of design.This is an eye-opening episode where we explore why service design might be missing a "manual" that social workers have had for decades. You'll hear about:Why we need to move beyond just empathy to genuine care and compassion.The importance of having a structured "safe space" to process your work (social workers spend at least 1 hour in supervision for every 40 hours of work!).Why setting hard boundaries is actually a sign of competence and professionalism, not weakness.So, if you sometimes feel the weight of the work is getting too much and you're looking for ways to create a healthier, more sustainable work environment, this conversation offers practical clues.As we are almost wrapping up the year, it's an important reminder that reflection on our work isn't a nice to have, but a healthy habit we should all embrace.Enjoy the conversation and keep making a positive impact.Be well,~ Marc--- [ 1. GUIDE ] --- 00:00 Welcome to Episode 24204:00 Making Care an Integral Part of Practice09:00 Recognizing Care (or the Lack Thereof) in Project Pacing14:00 Difference Between 'Careless' and 'Care-full' Design17:30 How Rachel's Path to Care Began26:30 Human Rights and Social Work Foundation38:45 What Design Can Learn from Social Work 46:15 Radical Act of Slowing Down52:30 Practical Steps to Build Spaciousness & Combat Workaholism57:45 Setting Boundaries1:01:15 Boundaries as Professional Resistance 1:03:45 Takeaway She Hopes You Get1:05:15 Piece of Advice1:05:45 Question to ponder --- [ 2. LINKS ] --- https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachaeldietkuslcswSocial Workers Who Design - https://www.socialworkerswho.design/ --- [ 3. CIRCLE ] --- Join our private community for in-house service design professionals. ⁠https://servicedesignshow.com/circle--- [4. FIND THE SHOW ON] ---Youtube ~ https://go.servicedesignshow.com/242-youtubeSpotify ~ https://go.servicedesignshow.com/242-spotifyApple ~ https://go.servicedesignshow.com/242-appleSnipd ~ https://go.servicedesignshow.com/242-snipd

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Synopsis: Nimbus Therapeutics CEO Abbas Kazimi walks Alok Tayi through the company's evolving pipeline and playbook for choosing the right risks in a noisy biotech environment. From Werner helicase for MSI-high cancers to a highly selective SIK2 program and GLP-1–adjacent strategies focused on body composition, Abbas details how Nimbus balances rigor, speed, and capital efficiency. He shares candid lessons from pausing and later resurrecting AMPK beta in partnership with Eli Lilly, the decision to remain modality-agnostic but small-molecule-centric, and the importance of knowing when not to chase the latest fad. Throughout, Abbas returns to a consistent theme: success at Nimbus comes from disciplined target selection, deep collaboration, and a culture that empowers teams to make hard calls in service of patients rather than headlines. Biography: Abbas Kazimi is the Chief Executive Officer of Nimbus Therapeutics. Previously, he served as Chief Business Officer, leading the company's strategic and corporate development efforts while overseeing business operations. Since joining Nimbus in 2014, he has helped raise over $630 million in equity financing and led transactions totaling more than $8 billion. Notably, Mr. Kazimi spearheaded the $6 billion sale of Nimbus's TYK2 program to Takeda, the $1.2 billion sale of its NASH (ACC) program to Gilead, and multiple licensing deals exceeding $1.5 billion with partners such as Genentech, Celgene/Roche, and Eli Lilly. Under his leadership, Nimbus has advanced four programs into the clinic, returned over $4 billion to investors, and continues to expand its computational drug discovery and clinical development capabilities. In 2025, Mr. Kazimi joined the board of Unnatural Products (UNP), a biotech company pioneering orally delivered macrocyclic peptides to tackle previously undruggable targets. He also serves on the Editorial Advisory Board for In Vivo magazine, a leading publication offering strategic insights and analysis of the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medtech, and consumer health industries. Along with his family, he established the Kazimi Family Endowment for Data Science in Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center. This endowment reflects their personal commitment to philanthropy and their vision for revolutionizing cancer treatment through data-driven innovation. At the core of Mr. Kazimi's leadership is a deep sense of purpose—one that seeks to change the trajectory of medical diagnoses where options are limited. The ability to give patients, prescribers, and families a new outlook on life is a powerful responsibility—and one he knows the biopharmaceutical sector has the ability to fulfill. Before Nimbus, he was at Extera Partners, LLC (formerly PureTech Development, LLC), where he provided strategic advisory, supported fundraising, and executed numerous business development transactions. Earlier in his career, he was with JSB-Partners, LP, a specialized investment banking and advisory firm serving biotech and pharmaceutical companies. Mr. Kazimi holds a B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin and an M.S. from Harvard University.

Today's guest, Robert Miller, brings a rare 360° GovCon perspective—15 years in government (Peace Corps → Capitol Hill → White House → CIA) followed by eight years in defense tech and AI sales. Rob led federal sales at Hawkeye 360 and CrowdAI (acquired in 2023) and now oversees $75M ARR across three divisions at a major defense contractor. In this episode, we break down how startups can truly win in federal: navigating product-market fit, cost-to-close, and working with large primes; using tools like SAM.gov, ARC, and Vulcan; and building mission-driven teams and Hill relationships. Rob also shares insights from his book Startup Statesmanship, a hands-on guide for founders entering GovCon. Key Takeaways Focus your ICP and go deep. Pick a tight segment + ideal customer profile and build depth (relationships, use-cases) before expanding. Master the economics. Rigor on cost-to-close and delivery—especially on firm-fixed-price R&D—wins or loses your margin in scoping. Protect your IP with primes. Use NDAs and teaming terms (workshare/rev-share), and share only what's necessary to win—not to be cloned. Join the Bootcamp: https://govcongiants.org/bootcamp Learn more: https://federalhelpcenter.com/ https://govcongiants.org/  Encore Funding: https://www.encore-funding.com/ 

In this episode, Joe Moore talks with Megan Portnoy, a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at Antioch University New England, about how ontological design can reshape the environments used in psychedelic-assisted therapy. Megan explains how physical space is not just a backdrop but an active participant in the therapeutic process, influencing emotion, cognition, and healing. She recently won an award for her presentation on this topic at PsychedelX. They explore how design principles that foster awe, play, and flexibility can deepen integration and expand what's possible in clinical settings. The conversation also examines how psychedelic communities can balance openness with discernment, apply more psychological rigor, and avoid falling into ungrounded or high-demand group dynamics. This rich discussion bridges psychology, philosophy, design, and culture—inviting us to think critically about not only how we use psychedelics, but the spaces, systems, and stories that shape our collective evolution.  

On this episode of ID The Future out of our archive, plant geneticist Richard Buggs speaks to the hosts of the Table Talk podcast about the long-standing claim that science and religion are at odds. The myth that science and religion are incompatible, also known as the warfare myth, was conjured by materialists bent on propagating a Darwinian view of life. But in reality, many of the giants of the scientific revolution, including Newton, Kepler, Boyle, and others, were inspired to do great science because of their faith, not in spite of it. The faith Dr. Buggs examples turns out to be a science starter, not a science stopper. Source

In this gripping second part of Episode 251 of the Mike Drop Podcast, host Mike Ritland continues his conversation with John Collins, a former Navy SEAL with a storied journey through BUD/S training and beyond. This episode dives into a raw and intense recounting of a heated altercation during an ocean swim in BUD/S, where John faced off with a challenging swim buddy, leading to a physical confrontation that tested his resilience and discipline. From a broken mask to a post-swim showdown, John shares how he navigated conflict while maintaining focus on his goal of becoming a SEAL. The discussion also touches on his perspective on BUD/S training standards, the importance of maintaining rigorous standards, and his eventual transition into the SEAL Teams and the K9 program. Packed with vivid anecdotes and insights into the mental and physical grind of SEAL training, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the realities of elite military training and the unbreakable spirit required to succeed. Stay tuned for Part 3, where John's story continues! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices