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Your ministry is stretched thin, your data is scattered across disconnected tools, and your donor acquisition budget may be reaching the wrong people. In this session from the Digital Ministry Conference, Nathan Hill of AVID walks through a real-world case study showing how Bible League Canada decreased their cost to acquire a new donor by 20% — and grew new donors by 25% — by unifying their tech stack and adding AI-powered automation.Key TakeawaysNew donors are worth far more than year one. Based on data from 43 ministries representing approximately $1.4 billion in annual revenue, the average first-year donor gives $81 — but that number jumps to $214 in year two and $322 in year three and beyond.Siloed data is silently costing you. Most ministries rely on their CRM as their primary donor data source, but critical giving history, engagement data, and transaction records live in disconnected tools — leading to stale prospecting lists and wasted ad spend.A unified tech stack changes everything. Bible League Canada brought all of their donor data under one roof using AVID as their fundraising operating system, enabling a more complete "golden record" of their donors — and dramatically improving the accuracy of their lookalike audience targeting on Meta.Automation is the multiplier. It's not enough to unify data once — the speed at which audiences are refreshed directly impacts how effective your acquisition campaigns are. Nathan explains how automated suppression (removing existing donors from acquisition targeting) alone eliminates significant waste.The long-term kingdom impact is the real number. A sample organization Nathan shared was on pace for $7.4 million in donor revenue this year. By investing in an acquisition growth strategy, their three-year revenue outlook jumped from $7.1 million to $10.5 million — a 47% increase over three years.AVID vs. an Enterprise CRM. Nathan noted that when compared to one of the most sophisticated marketing CRMs available for this use case, AVID led to a 143% increase in donor acquisition by comparison.If you're ready to stop wasting acquisition budget on the wrong audiences and start building a donor pipeline that compounds over time, this episode is your starting point. Nathan breaks down a practical, proven framework that any ministry fundraising team can begin applying today — no massive tech overhaul required.ResourcesNathan Hill – Vice President of Marketing, AVID | avidai.comConnect With Nathan – https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-peter-hill/Bible League Canada Case Study – Referenced throughout the session | https://bibleleague.ca/AVID Fundraising Scorecard – Predictive analytics tool | https://avidai.com/components/scorecard/Digital Ministry Conference – digitalministryconference.comFive Q | Launch AI – https://aiofferings.fiveq.com/
Most companies don't lose money because of bad ideas. They lose it in the gaps — the quiet space between marketing, sales, and operations where reports never get compared and insights never get shared. In this episode, Paul Dio sits down with Anam Jawad, founder of TCSC (The C-Suite Consultant), to talk about what she calls "the missing dollar" — the revenue and ideas that disappear when departments work in isolation. The tension she keeps running into: businesses that look healthy on paper but are quietly leaving exponential growth on the table. Anam walks through how she works with founders and executives to integrate data across siloed tools, build a true bird's-eye view of the business, and then translate that view into pricing strategy, customer segmentation, and smarter marketing spend. She shares her process — about a month and a half of studying customer behavior before adjusting pricing or subscriptions — and explains why flexibility, not certainty, is what separates the companies that grow from the ones that stall. The legacy thread running through this conversation is mindset. Anam is clear that no system, dashboard, or consultant can fix a business where employees are punching a clock and leaders aren't open to suggestions from the bottom up. The companies that build something lasting are the ones that let teams meet across departments, surface ideas without executives in the room first, and then trust leadership to take those ideas seriously. It's a quieter kind of leadership — but it's the kind that compounds. For founders, operators, and executives, Anam's takeaway is direct: profit lives in the connections between your departments, not inside any one of them. Audit where your data isn't talking. Be willing to change pricing. Segment your customers before you spend another marketing dollar. And measure profit, not just revenue — because in one of Anam's recent engagements, that shift alone produced a 78% increase in profit. Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome and Introduction 01:15 – When Acquisitions Create Silos: A Real Story 02:38 – Imagining the Missing Dollar 03:50 – What TCSC Actually Does 05:20 – Initiating Cross-Department Conversations 07:00 – Mindset as the First Step 08:30 – Anam's Data and Pricing Process 10:30 – A Client Case Study: 78% Profit Increase 12:50 – What's Most Gratifying About the Work 13:40 – Building TCSC in the U.S. Market 14:30 – How to Connect with Anam Episode Resources Explore Anam's approach to bridging departmental silos, restructuring pricing, and finding the hidden profit inside your business: www.tcscllc.com Legacy Podcast: For more information about the Legacy Podcast and its co-hosts, visit https://businesslegacypodcast.com Leave a Review: If you enjoyed the episode, leave a review and rating on your preferred podcast platform. For more information: Visit https://businesslegacypodcast.com to access the show notes and additional resources on the episode.
Anecdotally, we know there is a correlation between eating disorders and suicide, yet until now, there has been no published research to show that. This week on the Full of Beans Podcast, Han is joined by Dr Una Foye, a Research Fellow at King's College London, who is leading the qualitative arm of an MQ-funded study exploring why people with eating disorders are at higher risk of suicide and self-harm.We talk about the groundbreaking, and long overdue, research that finally puts lived experience voices at the centre of this conversation, why the data has always been harder to read than it should be, and what the findings mean for the way we think about treatment, recovery, and care.In this episode, we explore:The research gap: Why there has been almost no qualitative work asking people with lived experience about the link between eating disorders and suicidality, until now.The hidden statistics: Why deaths connected to eating disorders and suicide are so often recorded under other causes, and what stigma and the historic criminalisation of suicide have to do with it.The complexity of risk: How the eating disorder itself, identity loss, social isolation, and the function it serves can increase suicidal thoughts.Recovery as a risky period: How the removal of support at the point of weight restoration can leave people more vulnerable, not less.Intersectionality and invisibility: How being male, from a minoritised ethnic background, living in a larger body, or being autistic or neurodivergent can compound the risk, and the silence.Siloed services: Why being told "you can't be treated here if you're also self-harming" misses the point entirely, and what holistic, joined-up care could look like instead.Asking the question: Why clinicians are often frightened to ask about suicidality, and why not asking is far more dangerous than asking.Hope in small things: The realisation that support doesn't need to be dramatic - but simple changes and communication can help. Lived experience at the centre: Why Una is so passionate about lived experience and how it is the thing which shapes everything she does.Connect with Us:Subscribe to the Full of Beans PodcastFollow Full of Beans on InstagramCheck out our websiteListen on YouTubeConnect with Una via the KCL website⚠️ Content Note: This episode includes discussion of eating disorders, self-harm and suicide. Please look after yourself as you listen.If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share to help us spread awareness.Sending positive beans your way, Han
A weekly roundup of Microsoft Cloud news with a focus on SMBs. Key topics include Microsoft's internal testing of an always-on AI assistant, major security threats such as Russian state-sponsored router hijacking and advanced phishing attacks, updates to Microsoft Teams, and a retrospective on SharePoint's evolution. Robert also discusses the challenges and strategies for adopting AI in business, emphasizing the need for a unified, collaborative approach to AI usage within organizations. Resources CIAOPS Need to Know podcast - CIAOPS - Need to Know podcasts | CIAOPS X - https://www.twitter.com/directorcia director@ciaops.com CIAOPS Blog - CIAOPS – Information about SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Azure, Mobility and Productivity from the Computer Information Agency Join my Teams shared channel - Join my Teams Shared Channel – CIAOPS CIAOPS Merch store - CIAOPS Become a CIAOPS Patron - CIAOPS Patron CIAOPS Brief - CIA Brief – CIAOPS CIAOPS Labs - CIAOPS Labs – The Special Activities Division of the CIAOPS Support CIAOPS - Support CIAOPS Get your M365 questions answered via email Please fill out this form A special thanks to the CIAOPS Patron community for making this podcast possible. You can find the benefits of a subscription to the community and become a member at https://www.ciaopspatron.com Microsoft tests 'ClawPilot' AI agent for 3,000 staff SOHO router compromise leads to DNS hijacking and adversary-in-the-middle attacks What's New in Microsoft Teams | April 2026 ClickFix campaign uses fake macOS utilities lures to deliver infostealers The Future of SharePoint Breaking the code: Multi-stage ‘code of conduct' phishing campaign leads to AiTM token compromise
In this episode of What Just Happened, host Christine Russo sits down with Dr. Mark Grether, SVP and GM of PayPal Ads to discuss how the fintech giant is redefining the commerce media landscape. Here is why you should tune in:Grether explains the core differentiator of PayPal ads: the Transaction Graph. Unlike retail giants like Amazon or Walmart, which only see what you buy within their own ecosystems, PayPal leverages horizontal data from 400 million consumers and 30 million merchants globally. This provides a unique "single source of truth" for consumer behavior across the entire web. Precision Identity: Grether details how PayPal uses its 20-year history of fraud prevention and financial security to provide an identity layer that is significantly more accurate than standard industry players. The Evolving Shopping Funnel: Russo and Grether explore how the traditional path to purchase is shifting. Grether notes that consumer journeys are increasingly starting on LLMs (Large Language Models) rather than traditional search engines. Turning Content into Commerce: Learn about PayPal's goal to make every digital engagement—whether on CTV, the open web, or within an LLM—a shoppable moment. New Announcements: Grether breaks down major new partnerships with platforms like Magnite, PubMatic, and Warner to bring curated, measurable ad campaigns to the market. As the commerce media industry matures beyond "sponsored listings," Grether argues that the industry must join forces through standardization to survive. Whether you are a brand leader trying to justify spend to a CFO or a tech enthusiast curious about the future of AI-driven shopping, this conversation offers a roadmap for the next era of digital advertising.
In this episode of The Good Life EDU Podcast, Kristen Mattson—author, educator, and co-creator of the Edvolve Framework—returns for a deep and timely conversation on digital citizenship in today's rapidly evolving, AI-driven world. Together, Kristen and Andrew explore how Nebraska is moving from fragmented, siloed efforts toward a coherent, statewide approach to digital citizenship, grounded in shared language and practical application. Kristen breaks down the four strands of the Edvolve Framework—Digital Safety, Media & Information Literacy, Digital Wellbeing, and Social Responsibility—and explains how these elements overlap in real-world learning experiences. This episode challenges the idea that digital citizenship is a one-off lesson or compliance task. Instead, it reframes the work as ongoing, inquiry-based learning that can be embedded across content areas—from elementary author studies to high school social studies discussions on AI and society. Kristen also shares a powerful reminder: educators don't need to have all the answers—they need to create the conditions for students to ask better questions and think more deeply. Whether you're a classroom teacher, school leader, or parent, this episode offers both big-picture clarity and practical entry points for supporting students as thoughtful, responsible participants in digital spaces.
Manufacturers keep investing in automation, ERP, AI, and capital projects, yet many still struggle with cost, resilience, and execution. The problem is not the tools, it is fragmentation.In this episode, Shane Williams and Paul Mason are joined by Oliver North and Warren Proctor, Partners at Argon & Co, to unpack why siloed projects quietly destroy manufacturing competitiveness, and what an integrated operational roadmap actually looks like in practice. The discussion cuts straight to the shop floor, exploring how disconnected decisions across operations, supply chain, IT, capital planning, and product development lock in mediocrity rather than advantage. Oliver and Warren explain why sequencing matters, why an 80 percent plan beats perfection, and how integrated roadmaps help manufacturers respond faster to disruption without burning out their teams.This is a highly practical conversation for operational leaders who want to move beyond isolated improvements and build organisations that can pivot, scale, and win under constant volatility.In this episode, you will learn:Why siloed investments reduce ROI and lock in operational constraintsHow integrated roadmaps align people, process, and technology around real business valueWhat “good” looks like on the shop floor when strategy is truly joined upWhen automation helps, and when it simply hardwires inefficiencyHow digital twins and scenario modelling support faster decision-making, not predictionWhy progress beats perfection when building operational capabilityFollow Manufacturing Tech Australia on Spotify and leave a review if this episode helped you. Show notes and links for this episode: https://www.manufacturingtech.au/episodes/
A lot of AI projects look great in a pilot. Very few make it to production. At NVIDIA GTC, I sat down with Glenn Dekhayser from Equinix to understand why. And the answer is not what most people expect. It is not just about models. It is about everything around them. We talked about why so much enterprise data is still unusable for AI.- Siloed systems- Lack of structure- No clear path from data to deploymentAnd then there is infrastructure. Because scaling AI is not just about training a model once. It is about running it reliably, securely, and close to where the data lives. That is where most projects break. One idea that stood out. Thinking of the data center as an “AI factory.” Not just storage. Not just compute. But a system designed to continuously turn data into outcomes. And that changes how enterprises need to plan.From day one. If you are serious about AI, this is the shift. From experiments to infrastructure.More conversations coming from GTC.#data #ai #equinix #NVIDIAGTC #theravitshow
When schools talk about improving engagement, student wellness, or school climate, it often turns into assemblies, themed weeks, or standalone initiatives. When schools talk about community engagement, student wellness, or school climate, they often turn into assemblies, themed weeks, or standalone initiatives. In this episode, I invited Lauren Porosoff from The Teacher Nerd to unpack why a focus on engagement and wellness must be woven into the daily fabric of the school experience to have lasting impact.Lauren is an educational consultant who helps schools design learning environments where community values like equity, empathy, and creativity emerge from the instruction itself. She was a teacher for 18 years, most recently at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School in New York. She's taught the 2nd, 5th, 6th, and 7th grades, mostly in English and history, and has also served as a diversity coordinator, a grade dean, and a leader of curricular initiatives. Lauren develops tools and protocols that transform the psychological experience of school for teachers and students. She's developed applications in instructional design, social-emotional learning, professional development, and anti-bias action.In this conversation, we discuss:✅ What “compensatory programs” mean in the context of wellness, belonging, and community engagement.✅ Why one-off events and initiatives aren't sufficient for supporting student mental health and well-being. ✅ How to embed protective factors like connection into instruction and routines.✅ The impact of technology on engagement and agency (plus a writing example)If you're a school leader, instructional coach, or support professional who wants to strengthen student engagement and well-being in a sustainable way, this episode will help you shift from programming for students to designing systems with them across the entire day.You can learn more about Lauren's products and services on her website at: https://www.theteachernerd.com/You can read her article on the trouble with compensatory programming here: https://www.ascd.org/el/articles/the-trouble-with-compensatory-programsGet her book, Teaching for Authentic Engagement here: https://www.ascd.org/books/teach-for-authentic-engagementConnect with her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-porosoff-2b728b75/In this episode, I mentioned Language Therapy Advance Foundations, my program that gives speech pathologists a scalable framework for building language skills needed to thrive in school, social situations, and daily life. You can learn more about the program here: https://drkarenspeech.com/languagetherapyI also mentioned the School of Clinical Leadership, my program that helps related service providers design an executive functioning implementation plan for their school teams. You can learn more about the program here: https://drkarendudekbrannan.com/clinicalleadership Learn more about today's sponsors, Playworks, IXL and Renaissance:Learn more about Renaissance:As a global leader in education technology operating in more than 110 countries, Renaissance is committed to providing educators with insights and resources to accelerate growth and help all students build a strong foundation for success. We believe that technology can unlock a more effective learning experience, ensure that students get the personalized teaching they need to thrive, and help educators and administrators to truly, fully, See Every Student. Learn more at renaissance.com.We're proud to be sponsored by Playworks, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with evidence-based practices that help schools improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.If you're a school or district leader struggling with the challenge of chronic absenteeism, as so many are across the U.S., you may not realize that structured recess is a research-backed approach to keep kids in school. In fact, a UC Berkeley study of Title I schools found that those partnering with Playworks had significantly lower chronic absenteeism rates. Further, Mathematica research demonstrated that Playworks schools spent 27% less time transitioning from recess back to learning, saving teachers valuable instructional time. These results are possible for your students, too. Learn how Playworks can help you improve student-educator relationships, belonging, and attendance by signing up for a quick no-obligation conversation. We're also thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments
Coffee Guy Coffee Podcast & Dealer Pay Live “Breaking Free from Siloed Tech” with Julie Douglas Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this episode of The Car Guy Coffee Podcast, hosts Lou Ramirez and Fred Lennartz welcome Julie Douglas of Dealer Pay in St. Augustine after NADA about why dealerships need integrated, non-siloed technology to improve customer experience, reduce manual work, and increase profitability. Julie explains how disconnected systems create clunky workflows, drive inefficiency, and force employees to spend significant time reconciling across platforms, while also increasing compliance and fraud risk.
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Chris Mullin, Strategy Director for Data & Measurement, Lumina Foundation, & Kristin Hultquist, CEO & Founding Partner, HCM StrategistsIn this episode, sponsored by the Lumina Foundation, & recorded Live from the 2026 ASU+GSV SummitYOUR host is Dr. Joe SallustioHow does a hub & spoke model bring 4 siloed federal data systems together so students, employers & economic developers finally get a clear picture of education & training?Why are 43 million students who left college without a credential & 17 year olds who are completely lost proof that our data systems are failing everyone?What makes administrative change that requires no law or regulatory change the elegant solution when WIOA & Perkins legislation is 65 to 70 years old?Listen in to #EdUpThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - Elvin Freytes & Dr. Joe Sallustio● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp ExperienceWe make education YOUR business!P.S. Want access to the only intelligence platform built exclusively from presidential conversations in higher education? Join EdUp Leadership!
In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Snyder are joined by Vikram Bhandari to explore how organizations should approach AI in finance and FP&A. They discuss why most companies fail with AI adoption, the importance of enterprise-wide strategy over siloed tools, and how finance teams can evolve from reporting to forward-looking decision-making. Vikram shares practical insights on AI readiness, forecasting, and how leaders can leverage AI to drive better business outcomes.Vikram is the Chief Technology & Innovation Officer at Riveron, where he leads AI, digital transformation, and finance modernization initiatives. With nearly 25 years of experience, Vikram works closely with CFOs to transform finance functions through technology. He previously served as the President and CEO of Yantra, a company he founded and led for over 15 years before its acquisition by Riveron.Expect to Learn:Why most AI implementations fail and how to avoid common mistakesThe importance of enterprise AI strategy vs. siloed tool adoptionHow FP&A is evolving into a forward-looking, decision-making functionWhat it takes to prepare your data, processes, and governance for AIHere are a few relevant quotes from the episode:The real question is not which AI tool is best, it's whether your finance architecture is ready to absorb AI.” - Vikram BhandariIf you treat AI as a feature, you get incremental gains. If you treat it as a strategy, you get competitive advantage.” - Vikram BhandariVikram emphasizes that AI should be treated as a capability multiplier rather than a shortcut. He highlights the importance of strong data foundations, governance, and enterprise strategy to unlock real value. The episode reinforces that the future of FP&A lies in combining machine intelligence with human judgment to drive better, faster decisions.Campfire: AI-First ERP:Campfire is the AI-first ERP that powers next-gen finance and accounting teams. With integrated solutions for the general ledger, revenue automation,close management, and more, all in one unified platform.Explore Campfire today: https://campfire.ai/?utm_source=fpaguy_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=100225_fpaguyFollow Vikram:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikrambhandari/Company: https://riveron.com/Website: https://www.tutorialspoint.com/Follow Glenn:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/glenntsnyderEarn Your CPE Credit For CPE credit, please go to earmarkcpe.com, listen to the episode, download the app, answer a few questions, and earn your CPE certification. To earn education credits for the FPAC Certificate, take the quiz on earmark and contact Paul Barnhurst for further details.In Today's Episode[02:08] – Introducing Vikram Bhandari[03:16] – What Great FP&A Looks Like[05:21] – AI in Finance Today[05:09] – Why Most AI Implementations Fail[11:05] – Enterprise AI Strategy vs. Siloed Tools[15:16] – AI Readiness: Data, Decisions, Governance[17:54] – AI Forecasting: Calibration & Trust[23:14] – Skills Finance Needs in an AI World[34:24] – AI Agents, Excel, and Productivity vs. Strategy[41:40] – Final Advice on AI Strategy[47:52] – Closing Thoughts
Running sprints inside an organization that hasn't changed anything else isn't transformation. It's double the work. Chris Boyer and Reed Smith examine what isolated Agile adoption actually produces in health systems — and what it exposes about the organizational infrastructure no methodology can fix on its own. Mentions from the Show: Only 23% of Agile-experienced executives say their org can shift resources quickly; only 34% say culture naturally enables Agile: Bain & Company, "How Agile Is Powering Healthcare Innovation" — https://www.bain.com/insights/how-agile-is-powering-healthcare-innovation/ Siloed structures as primary barrier to Agile at scale in large enterprises: Agility at Scale research review, 2025 — https://agility-at-scale.com/implementing/transformation-leadership/ 55% of organizations cite poor leadership as top barrier to cross-functional OKR alignment (prerequisite for Agile): Hyperdrive Agile OKR research, 2024 — https://hyperdriveagile.com/articles/breaking-silos-how-advanced-okr-cross-functional-performance-drives-unprecedented-growth-83 CEO "follow me, I'm just behind you" case study — management stuck in old-fashioned way while development teams ran Agile: Bain & Company, "Agile Innovation" — https://www.bain.com/insights/agile-innovation/ Healthcare structural and cultural barriers to Agile implementation: Rahman et al., SSRN, August 2024 — https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5041524 Real Agile blockers: decisions, load, trust, habits — finance and HR structural changes required: Bee'z Consulting / Scrum Alliance, 2025 — https://www.beez-consulting.com/blog/adopting-an-agile-culture-and-practices-in-healthcare-challenges-and-solutions Agile at scale requires finance, HR, and governance to shift — not just team-level training: Scrum Alliance, Coaching for Transformation microcredential framework — https://www.scrumalliance.org/microcredentials/coaching-for-transformation-sustaining-change Reed Smith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reedtsmith/ Chris Boyer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisboyer/ Chris Boyer website: http://www.christopherboyer.com/ Chris Boyer on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/chrisboyer.bsky.social Reed Smith on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/reedsmith.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Podcast: Industrial Cybersecurity InsiderEpisode: The Hidden Cost of Siloed OT Security ToolsPub date: 2026-03-11Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationAs we lookback, Craig and Dino tackle a critical disconnect in industrial cybersecurity: the failure to share OT security tool data with the people who actually need it.They explore why IT teams often purchase and deploy OT IDS platforms without engaging plant floor teams, system integrators, and OEMs who are actively working in manufacturing environments.The conversation reveals that 85% of data collected by these tools is meant for OT teams to act on, yet it rarely reaches them.They discuss the consequences of this siloed approach—including system integrators bringing their own tools to fill the gap—and provide practical advice on achieving true IT/OT convergence.The episode emphasizes the importance of working with partners who can "build the car" rather than just "sell the car," and challenges organizations to evaluate whether they're truly practicing IT/OT convergence or just paying lip service to it.Chapters:(00:00:00) - The Data Sharing Problem in OT Cybersecurity(00:01:00) - Why System Integrators Can't Access Security Tool Data(00:04:00) - Who's Keeping the Data and Why(00:08:00) - The IT/OT Oil and Water Problem(00:11:00) - When System Integrators Bring Their Own Tools(00:14:00) - Questions to Ask Your Cybersecurity Partners(00:17:00) - The Car Analogy: Buyers vs. Builders(00:19:00) - Who Asset Owners Really Trust(00:21:00) - The Three-Legged Stool of OT Security(00:23:00) - The Path to True IT/OT ConvergenceLinks And Resources:Want to Sponsor an episode or be a Guest? Reach out here.Industrial Cybersecurity Insider on LinkedInCybersecurity & Digital Safety on LinkedInBW Design Group CybersecurityDino Busalachi on LinkedInCraig Duckworth on LinkedInThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Industrial Cybersecurity Insider? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube to leave us a review!The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Industrial Cybersecurity Insider, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.
Episode Description:In this episode of the LIFTS Podcast, host Emily Freeman speaks with Stephanie Fitch (Billings Clinic) and Sarah Buchanan (Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services) about Siloed — a Montana-made documentary exploring the realities of maternal healthcare access in rural communities.Produced by Montanans, for Montanans, Siloed weaves together powerful stories from across the state to reveal both the challenges and the deep resilience found in Montana families and providers. The film sheds light on maternal healthcare deserts, the emotional and logistical barriers families face, and the creative solutions, from telehealth to local support networks, helping bridge those gaps.Highlights include:Why storytelling and lived experience matter as much as data in driving public health changeHow rural Montana communities are navigating obstetric care closuresThe importance of psychological safety and trust in healthcareThe role of telehealth, doulas, and community health workers in expanding accessThe story behind the making of Siloed — from student filmmakers to statewide screeningsSimple, human ways anyone can support new parents in their own communityWatch the film:
Today's guest is Debjit Saha, VP of Engineering & Product for Risk & Compliance at MoneyGram. Debjit focuses on building data- and AI-driven controls for fraud, compliance, and payments decisioning. Debjit joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how financial institutions can unify fraud, AML, and sanctions data amid rising costs, regulatory scrutiny, and sophisticated threats. Debjit also highlights practical steps for enterprise leaders: standardize tooling to bridge silos, shift to model-based detection to reduce false positives, and implement tiered human-in-the-loop controls for greater compliance efficiency. Want to share your AI adoption story with executive peers? Click emerj.com/e2 for more information and to be a potential future guest on Emerj's flagship 'AI in Business' podcast!
In this episode of India FinTech Diaries, we unpack one of the most urgent challenges facing digital finance today: fraud at scale. With cybercrime cases in India crossing 36 lakh in 2024 and losses exceeding ₹22,000 crore, fraud is no longer an edge case—it's a systemic risk.To decode how fraud has evolved and what institutions must do next, we speak with Venkat Srinivasan, Chief Analytics and Risk Officer at Bureau.Venkat explains why modern fraud is no longer about fake documents or isolated bad actors. Instead, it's coordinated, networked, and industrialized—powered by mule accounts, device spoofing, identity rotation, and real-time information sharing.Key Highlights:
Podcast: Industrial Cybersecurity InsiderEpisode: IT and OT Are Still Siloed - Here's Why That's DangerousPub date: 2025-12-30Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIn this rewind episode, Craig and Dino tackle a critical disconnect in industrial cybersecurity: the gap between IT teams deploying OT security tools and the plant floor teams who desperately need the data these tools collect.They reveal why 85% of data from industrial cybersecurity platforms is meant for OT personnel, yet rarely reaches them.The conversation exposes how organizations invest heavily in tools like IDS platforms but fail to share vulnerability data, asset inventories, and network intelligence with the system integrators, OEMs, and plant teams actually working on their control systems.Craig and Dino discuss the consequences of this siloed approach—from incomplete asset visibility to duplicated tooling—and offer practical guidance on achieving true IT-OT convergence.They emphasize that organizations must work with partners who can "build the car, not just buy it," and stress the importance of tabletop exercises, proper vendor vetting, and collaborative frameworks that include the entire industrial ecosystem in cybersecurity planning and execution.Chapters:(00:00:00) - The Growing Problem: OT Teams Lack Access to Critical Security Data(00:01:47) - IT-OT Convergence in Practice: Are We Really Doing It?(00:04:42) - Why IT Teams Keep Security Data Siloed from Plant Floor Partners(00:06:38) - The Consequence: System Integrators Bring Their Own Tools(00:08:38) - The Disconnect Between IT Security Tools and OT Reality(00:11:48) - How to Bridge the Gap: Questions System Integrators Should Ask(00:15:42) - Vetting Your Security Partners: Can They Build the Car or Just Buy It?(00:17:46) - The Three-Legged Stool: Why IT-Only Security Fails in Manufacturing(00:20:48) - Action Steps: Creating a Comprehensive List of Your Industrial Ecosystem(00:22:48) - Final Thoughts: Moving Beyond Security Theater to True CollaborationLinks And Resources:Want to Sponsor an episode or be a Guest? Reach out here.Industrial Cybersecurity Insider on LinkedInCybersecurity & Digital Safety on LinkedInBW Design Group CybersecurityDino Busalachi on LinkedInCraig Duckworth on LinkedInThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Industrial Cybersecurity Insider? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube to leave us a review!The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Industrial Cybersecurity Insider, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.
"People don't miss the office; they miss meaningful collaboration." Notable Moments [02:30] Why interaction still matters [04:39] Mental health and blurred boundaries [05:33] Siloed work challenges teams [10:21] Labels vs. real flexibility Organizations across industries are revisiting workplace expectations and calling employees back to the office. In this episode, Tim Dyck and Katie Currens explore why this trend is accelerating and what leaders often overlook when making these decisions. Their discussion hits on the human need for connection and the risks of siloed remote work. Tim challenges leaders to examine how much trust plays into their decision, reminding them that flexibility existed long before "remote" and "hybrid" became labels. Rather than choosing sides, the conversation emphasizes balance. They highlight the importance of office time for collaboration while allowing focused work to happen where it makes sense. Leaders should focus on outcomes, not optics, and create expectations rooted in trust. Read the blog for more from this episode. Connect with Tim and his team: Website: https://bestculturesolutions.ca/ LinkedIn: Best Culture Solutions, Inc Instagram: @best.culture.solutions Email: tim@bestculturesolutions.ca Connect with Katie: LinkedIn: Katie Currens Email: katie@onesparksolutions.com
This podcast is brought to you by Outcomes Rocket, your exclusive healthcare marketing agency. Learn how to accelerate your growth by going to outcomesrocket.com The future of healthcare hinges on unlocking siloed data and enabling agentic, AI-driven innovation. In this episode, Doug Fridsma, CMIO at Health Universe and former federal leader in health IT, discusses the historic shift from paper to electronic records, the challenges of data consolidation, and why lazy data must be activated to improve patient care. Doug breaks down how modern agentic AI, ambient technologies, and orchestration layers can ultimately make health systems more agile, much like the transition from mainframes to personal computing. He also explores the creation of horizontal platforms that integrate once and deploy multiple solutions, the importance of standards such as FHIR and CDA, and the need to empower bottom-up innovation within large healthcare systems. Finally, Doug argues that future transformation depends on patients themselves, just as the automobile reshaped medicine a century ago. Tune in and learn how AI, data accessibility, and patient-centered innovation are reshaping the next era of healthcare! Resources Connect with and follow Doug Fridsma on LinkedIn. Follow Health Universe on LinkedIn and visit their website!
I have returned to podcasting after a 7-month hiatus. There are two reasons: I have been working on a new place where all horse owners can find unbiased, safe, private, and convenient information about their horses. Go to Community.TheHorsesAdvocate.com to see how easy it is to get the information you want. Too many recent events have involved incompetent care for horses. I discuss the effect of relying only on what we know to draw conclusions about the care of horses; the term silo (siloed, siloing) is commonly used. A silo is a long, vertical tube standing on end, about 15 to 40 feet (4.5 to 12 meters) in diameter and 50 to 150 feet (15 to 46 meters) tall. Originally used to store grains on farms, they now have multiple uses and configurations, including underground missile storage. The term, silo, is also used to describe keeping ideas, processes, and departments isolated from all others. It is how I use it in this podcast: horse caregivers only use what they know, don't ask questions outside their silo to determine the cause of the problem, and instead focus only on the solution to fix the problem. ********** Community.TheHorsesAdvocate.com is a place for learning about horses, horse barns, and farms. Its information is free, and there is a membership side that allows horse owners to attend live meetings to ask questions and deepen their understanding of what they have learned on the site. Membership helps support this message and spread it to everyone worldwide who works with horses. The Equine Practice, Inc. is a website that discusses how and why I perform equine dentistry without immobilization or the automatic use of drugs. I only accept new clients in Florida. Click here to make an appointment. The Horsemanship Dentistry School is a place for those interested in learning how to perform equine dentistry without drugs on 97% of horses. Please give a thumbs up or 5-star review and share these everywhere. I know horse owners worldwide listen, and the horses need every one of you in "Helping Horses Thrive In A Human World."
www.marktreichel.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-treichel/Overview In this episode, we break down the fundamentals of risk management for credit unions — what it really means, why it matters at every asset size, and how boards and executives can build a resilient framework that supports safe, sustainable growth. blog risk appetiteWhat We CoverThe Three Pillars of Risk ManagementRisk Culture — how tone from the top determines effectiveness.Risk Appetite — defining how much risk is acceptable before strategy becomes unsafe.Risk Management System — the controls, processes, and oversight that put culture and appetite into action. blog risk appetiteWhy Size Matters — and Doesn'tPractical guidance for smaller credit unions: clear limits, strong oversight, and effective supervisory committees.What larger credit unions need: formal risk appetite statements, risk departments, and comprehensive reporting frameworks. blog risk appetiteCommon PitfallsThe “capital trap”—why even strong net worth can't compensate for unmanaged concentration risk (e.g., taxi medallion credit unions).Siloed risk decisions.Hoping limit breaches “self-correct.” blog risk appetiteBest Practices for a Strong FrameworkAlign appetite with capital and strategy.Use clear metrics to monitor risk.Establish formal limit-breach processes.Encourage staff to raise risk concerns without hesitation.Maintain strong documentation and communication. blog risk appetiteKey Takeaway Risk management isn't about eliminating risk — it's about managing it in a way that protects members while enabling growth. A clear culture, aligned risk appetite, and well-designed system create the foundation for long-term success.
At the heart of The Prophets' vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here Quoting might sound like routine paperwork, but in today's automotive supply chain, it's becoming one of the biggest pressure points.Behind every new program sits an RFQ process that's overworked, outdated, and dangerously dependent on a few people who know how to make it run.That's where Ted Mabley, Director at UHY and co-author of a new white paper with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), steps in. His study compares how suppliers manage RFQs today versus in 2002, and the numbers tell the story.The average supplier now handles approximately 800 RFQs per year, up from 495 two decades ago; yet, the tools and processes remain largely the same. Most companies are still managing quotes through emails, spreadsheets, and manual coordination, leaving room for costly errors and missed opportunities.Ted explains that while technology in other areas has advanced, the RFQ process is stuck. It relies heavily on “sticky knowledge,” the experience locked inside a handful of veterans who know which levers to pull and whom to call. As those experts retire, companies are left scrambling without proper succession or mentoring plans in place. The result is confusion, inconsistent data, and at times, quotes submitted with zero profit margins.Some suppliers are making progress by utilizing supplier relationship management tools to track and compare quotes; however, Ted notes that the gap between leaders and laggards remains wide. The bigger issue, he adds, is cultural. Siloed departments, poor communication, and a lack of accountability slow everything down.Ted believes the way forward starts with people, not technology. Building mentoring and training programs, or “farm clubs,” ensures new talent learns the process before stepping into key roles.From there, automation and AI can take on repetitive tasks, such as comparing supplier data, reconciling quotes with production performance, and even auditing PPAP documentation. But the key isn't just automation; it's connecting people, process, and systems so data actually works for the business.To fix the system, Ted recommends documenting every step of the RFQ process, identifying leaks and inefficiencies, and modernizing with lightweight digital tools that integrate existing data. He also calls on OEMs and suppliers to collaborate more closely, not just commercially, but to standardize and strengthen the systems that power their shared supply chain.The message is clear: the RFQ process might seem routine paperwork, but it's the foundation of every program launch. How suppliers manage it will determine their ability to compete and deliver in an industry that's moving faster than ever.Themes discussed in this episode:The growing complexity of the RFQ process and how it impacts supplier performance in automotive manufacturingHow the lack of automation and standard systems slows down the quoting process for suppliersThe problem of “sticky knowledge” and the risk of losing critical expertise as experienced employees retireWhy mentoring and structured training programs are essential to preserving quoting knowledge in the supply chainThe benefits of using supplier relationship management (SRM) tools to improve accuracy and speed in RFQ handlingHow siloed departments and disconnected systems cause costly errors in quote preparation and reviewThe need for suppliers to document, analyze, and streamline their end-to-end RFQ workflow for better resultsHow stronger collaboration between OEMs and suppliers can create a more consistent and efficient quoting process across the...
Fraud is no longer just a downstream cleanup issue. It's a direct result of cyber incidents that outpace our organizational structures. Siloed teams still overlook weak signals, coordinated attacks manage to get through, and losses grow across different channels. That's why banking leaders need a new strategy: one that treats fraud and cybersecurity as a unified defense, sharing intelligence, standard procedures, and real-time decision-making. In this episode of Banking Transformed, we'll explain how cyber-enabled fraud actually occurs, why traditional structures don't work, and what it takes to stay ahead. We'll also explore the GenAI factor, looking at how attackers are scaling deception and how banks can respond with smarter profiling and faster, smoother decision-making. Joining me is Laura Quevedo, Executive Vice President, Fraud & Decisioning Solutions at Mastercard, a leader at the center of payment resiliency, financial crime prevention, and risk decisioning. She will share how integrated teams and shared intelligence are changing outcomes for institutions worldwide. For banking leaders tasked with protecting their institutions and customers in this new era of converged threats, this conversation offers a practical roadmap for building truly resilient defenses. Because the question is no longer whether your fraud and cyber teams should work together, but how quickly you can make it happen.
"The real challenge that many manufacturers have dealt with for a long time and will keep facing is the shift from mass manufacturing to mass customisation," stated Daniel Joseph Barry, VP of Product Marketing at Configit. In a world that has moved from mass manufacturing to mass customisation, makers of complex products like cars and medical devices face a hidden problem. For more than a century, since the time of Henry Ford, manufacturers have worked in a separate, mass-production mindset. This method in the recent industrial scenario has caused a lot of friction and frustration.In this episode of the Tech Transformed podcast, Christina Stathopoulos, Dare To Data Founder, talks with Daniel Joseph Barry, VP of Product Marketing at Configit. They talk about Configuration Lifecycle Management (CLM) and its importance in tackling the challenges that manufacturers of complex products face recurrently.The speakers discuss the move from mass manufacturing to mass customisation, the various choices available to consumers, and the need to connect sales and engineering teams. Barry emphasises the value of working together to tackle these challenges. He points out that using CLM can make processes easier and enhance customer experiences (CX).What is Configuration Lifecycle Management (CLM)According to Barry, Configuration Lifecycle Management (CLM) is an approach that involves managing product configurations throughout their lifecycle. He describes it as an extension of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) that focuses specifically on configurations. In today's highly bespoke world, customers are buying configurations of products instead of just the products themselves. The answer isn't to work harder within existing teams but to adopt a new, collaborative approach. This is where Configuration Lifecycle Management (CLM) comes in. CLM creates a single, shared source of truth for all product configuration information. It combines data from engineering, sales, and manufacturing. Configit's patented Virtual Tabulation® (VT™) technology pre-computes all the different options, so there's no longer a need for slow, real-time calculations. Barry says, "It's just a lookup, so it's lightning fast.” This represents a prominent shift that removes the delays and dead ends, frustrating customers and sales staff. Such a centralised system makes sure that every department uses the same, verified information, stopping errors from happening later on. One such company, and Configit's customer, Vestas, a wind power company, automated its configuration process for complex wind turbines that have 160,000 options. By adopting a CLM approach, they cut the time to configure a solution from 60 minutes to just five.Tune into the podcast for more information on the transformational impact of Configuration Lifecycle Management (CLM). TakeawaysManufacturers are transitioning from mass manufacturing to mass customisation.Customisation leads to complexity and challenges in manufacturing.Siloed systems create inefficiencies and reliance on experienced employees.Configuration Lifecycle Management (CLM) can automate and streamline processes.Aligning sales and...
Siloed data is one of the biggest challenges facing today's finance leaders. When finance, operations, and planning teams work in disconnected systems, decisions are delayed, forecasts are distorted, and strategy is put at risk. In this episode of the CPM Customer Success, we unpack the hidden costs of silos and explore how OneStream's unified platform breaks down these barriers. We'll cover: The top five pain points finance leaders face with siloed data How OneStream integrates with 150+ systems for real-time insight Why guided workflows, drill-back capabilities, and clean data are game changers Customer examples of faster forecasting, streamlined reporting, and institution-wide visibility A practical playbook for leaders ready to start tearing down silos
Visit thedigitalslicepodcast.com for complete show notes of every podcast episode. Join Brad Friedman and Andy Culligan as they chat about getting your sales and marketing teams to work together and the hidden costs of siloed teams. Andy Culligan is a marketing leader specializing in revenue growth and scaling SaaS businesses. With close to a decade of experience in both marketing and sales, Andy excels as a Fractional CMO, CRO, and Marketing Advisor. He is known for his straightforward approach to Account-Based Marketing (ABM), aligning marketing and sales teams to drive commercial success. Andy has held key marketing leadership positions at multiple SaaS companies including Emarsys (acquired by SAP), Exponea (acquired by Bloomreach) & Leadfeeder (now Echobot). He focuses on personalized marketing strategies that create meaningful touchpoints, ultimately boosting revenue for his clients. The Digital Slice Podcast is brought to you by Magai. Up your AI game at https://friedmansocialmedia.com/magai
Today's guest is Arun Subramaniyan, Founder and CEO of Articul8. After earning his PhD simulating jet engines and leading GE's digital twin revolution, he's helping Articul8 build domain-specific AI solutions for the world's most complex industries - from Wall Street to electrical grids and aerospace design. Arun joins us on today's show to share why simply plugging in large language models isn't enough for industries with complex, high-stakes processes. Arun explains how enterprises can move beyond general-purpose AI by creating domain-specific models that understand specialized terminology and data, and how orchestration frameworks—what he calls the “Model Mesh”—enable these models to work together dynamically to answer nuanced business questions. Want to share your AI adoption story with executive peers? Click emerj.com/expert2 for more information and to be a potential future guest on the ‘AI in Business' podcast! This episode is sponsored by Articul8. Learn how brands work with Emerj and other Emerj Media options at emerj.com/ad1.
What does it take to build AI systems that are private by design—and ready for tomorrow's regulations?In this episode, I'm joined by Rishabh Poddar, CTO and Co-founder of Opaque Systems, to explore how data privacy, compliance, and AI innovation intersect in a rapidly evolving landscape. Rishabh breaks down the impact of emerging privacy laws, the risks with agentic AI systems, and why building cryptographic guarantees into the foundation of your AI stack isn't optional—it's essential.Whether you're deploying AI at scale or just experimenting, this conversation will challenge how you think about trust, governance, and the future of responsible AI.
Episode SummaryIn this episode of OnBase, host Paul Gibson sits down with Bee Patel for a deep dive into what it really means to “own the brand” in 2025. Bee challenges the legacy idea that branding lives solely within marketing and shares how today's most effective brands are shaped by collaborative ownership across HR, product, comms, and sales.Bee discusses the evolution of branding as a business outcome driver—supporting everything from lead generation to sales conversion—and shares actionable strategies for unifying internal teams to create stronger external brand impact. The conversation also tackles AI's current challenges, the importance of simplification in brand governance, and how fostering creative freedom can help teams cut through the noise.Best moments (0:47) Bee discusses her journey and focus on converting reputation into measurable business outcomes.(1:33) Paul introduces the importance of reimagining brand ownership.(3:33) Bee explains the shift of the brand from an awareness tool to supporting lead generation and close rates.(5:46) Bee shares an example of collaboration with HR and product teams during a brand transformation at Insight.(12:55) Bee states her personal opinion that AI is currently more of a challenge than an enabler.(16:25) Bee emphasizes the importance of communication and early stakeholder involvement to remove silos in brand collaboration.(19:09) Bee advises comms leaders to simplify and empower teams to own the brand rather than policing it.Key TakeawaysBrand Is Everyone's Job: Gone are the days of brand as a “marketing deliverable.” Today's successful organizations embed brand values into every function—HR, product, sales, and beyond—to maintain a consistent and authentic experience.From Gatekeepers to Facilitators: Comms and brand leaders must move from enforcing rules to enabling ownership. This cultural shift empowers teams to internalize and live the brand, not just follow guidelines.Trust Is the New Currency: Bee underscores that in a market where trust drives conversion, brand consistency and credibility aren't nice-to-haves—they're game-changers.AI as a Work-in-Progress: While AI has potential, Bee cautions against jumping on every tool. Strategic, contextual deployment—especially for operational efficiency—matters more than trend-chasing.Measure What Matters: Bee shares real-world impact metrics, including a 33% increase in content engagement and a surge in solution-based RFPs following brand transformation efforts.Tech recommendationsChatGPTResource recommendationsBooks:The Speed of Trust by Stephen Covey - A must-read on how trust drives business results.The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins - Bee's current read on navigating boundaries and letting go.Blogs:Farnam Street - A weekly newsletter that helps to demystify and simplify complex mental models.Shout-outsNerea Gandarias, a Senior Marketing Executive at 8x8 - Bee recommends her as an inspirational leader with unmatched strategic rigor and humanity in leadership.About the GuestBee Patel, Global Marketing & Communications Director at AlphaSights is a razor-sharp marketing leader, bringing over 15 years of expertise and knowledge across marketing and communications. With experience in internal and external communications, she is passionate about crafting user-centric content and messaging that cuts through the noise and is delivered through an integrated communications mix. She currently leads the global Brand and Communications Team at AlphaSights, focused on brand building strategies and connecting with their key stakeholders through compelling storytelling and engaging digital experiences.Prior to joining AlphaSights, she led the European content and communications team for Fortune 500 technology solutions provider, Insight, overseeing their PR, social, and content strategy across nine European regions.Connect with Bee.
MedComms is overdue for a reboot. Static PDFs. Oversized decks. Siloed teams. No feedback loops. These outdated practices are slowing teams down and wasting valuable resources. In this episode of Transforming Medical Communications, Wesley Portegies shares bold insights from the State of Medical Communications 2025 survey and breaks down three urgent trends that pharma leaders can't afford to ignore. From dismantling silos to killing the static PDF once and for all, this episode offers a practical roadmap to modernize how Medical Affairs teams create, deliver, and measure content.
In this episode of Procurement Reimagined, we speak with Karthik Rama, CEO and Principal Consultant at Procurement Doctors to discuss the evolution of procurement practices, common mistakes made by professionals, and the importance of mentorship. Karthik shares personal experiences, lessons learned from failures, and insights into the current landscape of procurement, emphasizing the need for a balance between traditional skills and technological advancements. The conversation also highlights the significance of human connection in procurement and concludes with recommendations for thought leaders in the field. Takeaways The biggest mistake in procurement can be viewing it as a data entry job. Understanding the broader context of procurement can enhance effectiveness. Siloed thinking in procurement can lead to project failures. Due diligence is crucial in consulting and procurement projects. A balance between technology and traditional procurement skills is essential. Emotional intelligence is a key skill for procurement professionals. Growing in breadth of knowledge is more important than job hopping. Mentorship can significantly impact career development in procurement. Networking and human connection are vital in the procurement field. Learning from failures can lead to better procurement strategies.
This trialogue continues a series of discussion exploring the latest interdisciplinary research into tantric completion stage practices such as yogas of dream, sleep, and death. Dr Tawni Tidwell is a biocultural anthropologist and doctor of traditional Tibetan medicine. Dr Michael Sheehy is the Director of Research at the Contemplative Sciences Center at the University of Virginia. Dr Julian Schott is an Indologist, Tibetologist, and assistant professor at the University of Vienna. Dr Tidwell leads a deep-dive into the mysterious death practices of tantric yoga, the post-mortem state of suspended animation called tukdam, and the history of scientific investigation into these phenomena. Dr Sheehy explores the implications of tantric death practices on current scientific models of the body, Dr Schott reflects on Buddhist vs Cartesian notions of consciousness, and Dr Tidwell explains the cultural sensitivities of working with Himalayan gurus. The panel also discuss the importance of osel - clear light awareness - in completion stage practices, the relationship between nonduality and transformation, and consider new research directions on the cutting edge of contemplative neuroscience. … Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … 01:37 - Recap previously discussed themes 02:30 - Research in tukdam and yogic dying 05:17 - Researching dying spiritual masters 09:27 - Recruiting Tibetan monastics 10:33 - Cultural dynamics around studying tukdam 12:32 - Early phases & baseline measures 13:23 - Collaboration with the Russian Academy of Science 14:39 - What could tukdam contribute to science? 15:52 - American mortician shocked 18:40 - Biological aspects of tukdam 20:53 - Funding and reliance on Russian equipment 22:14 - What happens to the body after death 23:25 - Tukdam documentary 25:39 - Future direction for the project 27:15 - Skepticism about the project and growing body of evidence 30:45 - Siloed scientific disciples 31:22 - Catholic saints and attained mystics from other traditions 32:16 - Fundraising 33:05 - New learnings about the body and reflections on the Self 34:17 - The death process as a series of dissolutions 37:22 - Tracking heat, oxygenation, fluid movement, and visual imagery 44:27 - Buddhist vs Cartesian notions of consciousness 46:56 - Different tukdam methods across lineages 49:18 - Evan Thompson's theories of consciousness 51:24 - We can die in different ways 54:56 - Methodologically rich ways to attain wisdom 57:41 - The soteriological essence of Buddhism 01:01:35 - Human transformation and experiences of the edge 01:04:02 - Exaltation 01:05:03 - How do tantric techniques lead to tukdam? 01:09:04 - Tummo & vajra recitation to control subtle energies 01:10:41 - Dream, orgasm, and death 01:13:26 - Tukdam is counter-rational and challenges scientific reductionism 01:17:28 - The personal impact of witnessing tukdam 01:19:38 - Tantra is radical 01:20:38 - Julian quotes the Hevajra Tantra 01:22:40 - Can tukdam candidates be studied before death? 01:25:40 - Aggregate or sudden? 01:27:25 - Understanding osel, nondual awareness, and NDE 01:30:08 - Clear light sleep 01:33:04 - Challenging reductionistic paradigms 01:35:11 - The importance of nondual awareness 01:37:53 - Sentience and yeshe 01:41:44 - Exalted form in co-creation with consciousness 01:43:31 - Steve comments on scientific reductionist materialism 01:44:19 - What measurements has the project recorded? 01:47:04 - Julian's closing remarks 01:47:31 - Tawni's closing remarks 01:48:57 - Michael's closing remarks Previous panel discussion: - https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep305-neuroscience-of-dream-yoga-dr-michael-sheehy-dr-tawni-tidwell-dr-julian-schott For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - https://www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James
"Marketers don't need more data, they need smarter data. When you unify your first-party customer data and layer it with predictive AI, you move from generic messaging to precise, revenue-driving actions. Whether it's suppressing low-propensity audiences, expanding high-value segments, or optimizing media efficiency, organized data is the engine that powers real growth."" Matt Greitzer In this episode of Revenue Boost: A Marketing Podcast, titled From Siloed to Strategic: How Unified Customer Data Fuels Predictive Marketing, Kerry Curran sits down with Matt Greitzer, CEO and Co-founder of Actable, to break down why customer data is still your most valuable yet most underutilized marketing asset. Matt shares how brands across retail, CPG, publishing, and financial services can unlock their existing first-party data to predict churn, increase retention, suppress wasted ad spend, and personalize messaging at scale. You'll learn how to: Unify online and offline customer data into a clean, cloud-based system Align IT and marketing teams around shared business outcomes Use AI-powered scoring and segmentation to identify high- and low-propensity buyers Deploy more efficient media strategies through intelligent suppression Move from basic personalization to advanced, predictive lifecycle marketing Whether you're starting from siloed systems or scaling a sophisticated CDP, this episode gives you a roadmap to smarter, revenue-driving activation.
“In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's mind there are few.”— Shunryu SuzukiWhy care about a behavior model?Because human behavior drives everything—goals, habits, change, progress.There've been countless theories, experts, and frameworks.Over a century of behavioral science.But never something complete, structured, falsifiable, and truly practical.UBM is the first UNIFIED model of human behavior— a map, model, and compass in one.Simple. Teachable. Built for literacy, not legacy.ShareFor over a century, behavioral science has been fragmented—divided by theories, disciplines, and contradictions.Siloed. Specialized. Locked away in labs and universities.UBM changes that.Developed over two decades—and built from the fringe—UBM has been validated through real-world application and accelerated by AI. Large language models have compared, contrasted, and stress-tested UBM against dozens of frameworks.The result?UBM transforms behavioral complexity into CLARITY—finally offering a self-evident, falsifiable, teachable, and practical model of human behavior—just in time.“It always seems impossible until it's done.”— Nelson MandelaThe Habits 2 Goals podcast is hitting pause for a short stretch.I'm stepping away to complete something that, by all “expert” logic, should not exist:The Unified Behavior Model™ (UBM).According to Google—and decades of academic consensus—this shouldn't be possible.Subscribe nowWhy isn't there a unified behavior model?Not just one theory here, or another framework there—but a truly, elemental model of behavior that encompasses the entire behavioral field.We have models for atoms.For ecosystems.For economies, solar systems—even gravity.But not for behavior?Not one that is falsifiable, teachable, testable, and comprehensive.Why?Because human behavior has long been treated as too complex, too contextual, or too philosophically slippery to model with rigor.So we settled for silos. Dozens of disciplines, each mapping fragments of the behavioral terrain—but never the whole.UBM has changed that.ShareUBM—the Unified Behavioral Model™—brings together complexity and clarity. It reflects the dynamic nature of human behavior, while offering the simplicity of a model that can be understood, taught, and applied.UBM won't tell you why Jill never called Johnny back.But it will help both Johnny and Jill understand the full behavioral field from which that decision emerged.This is what the white paper reveals:A behavioral model that doesn't decode every mystery of human behavior— but instead reveals the complete system in which those mysteries arise.Former efforts revealed remarkable behavioral insights.Yet none delivered a unified, practical, falsifiable model of behavior.UBM is behavioral literacy for the 21st century. It's the missing operating system for anyone who works with people—and it changes how we understand motivation, decision-making, and change itself.ShareSide note: Please consider how crazy I'd have to be to announce this—if it weren't scientifically grounded.Gravity-like in structure.Rooted in impenetrable truth.For the fifth time:UBM is structurally falsifiable.(At this point, I'm hopeful you're looking it up—just like I did, when I was first told UBM is precisely that.)It works.It's testable.Teachable.Trackable.And most importantly? Simple.“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”—Leonardo da VinciIn a chaotic, smartphone-saturated world—where children face rising rates of depression, anxiety, and self-harm— even a basic understanding of behavior can be a game-changer.Elemental behavioral literacy for a disoriented age.No model or map offers guarantees.Yet we use maps every day—because they're useful.ShareTrue to its name, UBM draws from over 30 distinct scientific disciplines—from ecology to education, psychology to design, systems theory, neuroscience, and philosophy.The breakthrough wasn't in specializing further— but in synthesizing broadly.All truth passes through three stages:First, it is ridiculed.Second, it is violently opposed.Third, it is accepted as being self-evident.~ Arthur SchopenhauerDramatic, I know.Back soon(ish) with the final release.Until then—stay tuned.~mgSubscribe nowA respectful invitation to the academic community:If you're part of a university psychology department—or a related behavioral science discipline—we warmly invite you to review, challenge, and explore the Unified Behavior Model™.The following is a pre-release site for early access and distribution (currently in development): https://unifiedbehaviormodel.comKeep on trackin' ✅~mg
Intel's manufacturing landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by digital transformation and automation. Intel's manufacturing facilities generate vast amounts of data...[…]
In this episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life, hosts Amy Horowitz and Nick Dobbins sit down with Joseph Pellissery, CIO, Head of Technology, Digital and Payments at Wescom Credit Union and Chairman of Wescom Resources Group, and Desigan Reddi, VP of IT Operations and Architecture at Wescom Credit Union, to explore their groundbreaking journey from siloed systems to a unified, AI-powered customer view. AI and data can be the quick fix solution for business efficiency. But it doesn't have to stop there; if used smartly, they can bolster the growth of your business exponentially.
Explosive growth in the middle class, rapid urbanization, digitization and automation, the energy transition, and evolving geopolitics — these all present unique challenges for today's businesses, said Jonathan Fantini-Porter, senior vice president of social impact in the Americas at Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth. It's against this backdrop that public and private sector leaders are grappling with questions of longevity, opportunity, and continued growth. With this in mind, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and Devex convened over 400 practitioners from the fields of tech, policy, and finance last month in Washington, D.C., for the Global Inclusive Growth Summit. The sessions and conversation centered on what it takes to create and lead economic growth, how to future-proof an organization's mission, and the role of innovative leadership in shaping a better future. “The key is the shared urgency around how we future-proof inclusive growth … and the importance of cross-sector collaboration at scale,” said Fantini-Porter. “Siloed solutions just aren't enough in this context that we're living through at this point.” Taking that conversation beyond the summit, Fantini-Porter talks to Raj Kumar, Devex's president and editor-in-chief, in a special podcast episode about how businesses — especially small businesses in rural areas — can create resilience in their communities and support economic opportunities for all. This special episode of This week in Global Development was sponsored by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth.
When customer experience lives in silos, customers feel the gaps — and businesses miss opportunities to build loyalty. In this episode, John Durocher, Chief Customer Officer at Calix, joins Intercom's Senior Director of Human Support Bobby Stapleton to discuss how breaking down silos, embedding customer success into every team, and using AI for smarter frontline support can transform the customer journey. They also dig into why trust, simplicity, and attention to small details are key to creating standout experiences.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dXgbGKpSEvk?si=9AAgNy4-vQvRzrBJFollow the people:https://www.linkedin.com/in/johndurocher/https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbystapleton/Newsletters:Sign up for The Ticket: A twice-monthly newsletter bursting with all the insights, trends, tips, and assets your team needs to embrace the future of customer service. https://www.intercom.com/blog/newsletterFollow The Ticket podcast:Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-ticket-discover-the-future-of/id996103731Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6zlcXgcd2kX9E4cbQTCsR9YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlCIldMZCaFrn43ZNAiw00icA-nRW5wVFRSS Feed https://art19.com/shows/inside-intercomSay hi:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intercom/X: https://x.com/intercomGet a free trial of Fin, our breakthrough AI chatbot, here: https://www.intercom.com/finwww.intercom.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Dr. Jim Bonnette, Chief Medical Officer at 86Borders.What you'll get out of this episode:Siloed strategies fail—coordination and patient focus are critical.Overuse of vendors leads to confusion and poor patient engagement.Real-time data and personal interaction significantly boost outcomes.Quality outreach hinges on empathy, not just volume.Targeted member education drives both satisfaction and star ratings.To learn more about 86Borders:Website: https://86borders.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/86borders/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.
How can leaders create social contracts that foster true team accountability and shared success?In this episode, Bill and guest Keith Ferrazzi explore the importance of moving beyond traditional leadership towards a model of “teamship,” where teams hold themselves and each other accountable. Keith also shares insights about the power of vulnerability and candor, and practical exercises like the “stress test” to build high-performing teams. Keith Ferrazzi is a powerhouse thought leader and author who's redefining how we connect and collaborate. His latest book is Never Lead Alone.Topics explored in this episode: (02:27) From Networking to Vulnerability* Vulnerability is the key to authentic relationships—even in business settings.(06:08) Building Co-Elevating Teams* The goal is not just psychological safety, but teams that push each other to succeed.(10:37) Practices That Change Culture* Teams need a social contract and regular “stress tests” to challenge each other productively.* Keith's early exposure to empowered teams in manufacturing shaped his view of leadership.* Siloed work structures limit innovation and responsiveness in today's fast-paced world.(20:53) Candor with Compassion* Candor must serve others' success, not be used as a blunt instrument.(34:29) Redesigning Work in an AI World* Keith advocates for rethinking workflows from the ground up—not just slapping AI on top.Thanks to Keith Ferrazzi for being on the show! Learn more about Keith: http://keithferrazzi.comGet Keith's book: Never Lead Alone: 10 Shifts from Leadership to Teamship: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063412578/ Connect with Keith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithferrazzi/ Bill Gallagher, Scaling Coach and host of the Scaling Up Business podcast, is an international business coach who works with C-Suite leaders to achieve breakthrough growth. Join Bill in the Growth Navigator Coaching Program: https://ScalingCoach.com/workshop Bill on LinkedIn: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/BillGallBill on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/@BillGallagherScalingCoach Visit https://ScalingUp.com to learn more about Verne Harnish, our team of Scaling Up Coaches, and the Scaling Up Performance Platform, which includes coaching, learning, software, and summit. We share how the fastest-growing companies succeed where so many others fail. We help leadership teams with the biggest decisions around people, strategy, execution, and cash so that they can scale up successfully and beat the odds of business growth. Did you enjoy today's episode? If so, then please leave a review! Help other business leaders discover Scaling Up Business with Bill Gallagher so they, too, can benefit from the ideas shared in these podcasts.Subscribe via Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PGhWPJSubscribe via Apple Podcasts:
In this episode, Amir sits down with Michelle King, Head of People and Talent at Notable Health, to break down what it really means to have a strategic relationship with the CEO. From spotting red flags in the interview process to pushing back (with impact) once you're in the seat, Michelle shares lessons from the trenches—no fluff, all substance. This episode is a must-listen for anyone in a people/talent role looking to elevate their business partnership game and hold their own in the executive room.
Podcast Show Notes – Episode 215 | 02.11.2025 Episode Title: CISO Evanta Keynote Panel with Sean Barnes, Paula Stuart & Kara Pelecky Episode summary introduction: Sean Barnes, joined by Kara Pelecky and Paula Stuart, explores the challenges of technology leadership. They discuss the overlapping roles of CIOs and CISOs, leading to conflicts and executive overcrowding, and examine tensions within siloed tech segments. The episode emphasizes the need for standardization, training, cross-functional exposure, and leadership development, focusing on communication and leadership skills. They highlight how crises can build relationships and clarify business priorities. The episode wraps up with insights on fostering collaboration and trust between technology leaders. Key Moments 0:10 – Introduction and challenges among technology leaders 1:22 – Acknowledging the Evanta team and guest introductions 3:07 – Overlapping and reporting structure of CIOs and CISOs 7:02 – Conflicts and executive overcrowding in tech leadership 10:53 – Siloed segments and tensions within technology roles 19:05 – Standardization and training for CIOs and CISOs 24:08 – Cross-functional exposure and leadership development 28:31 – Communication and leadership skills for technology executives 30:53 – Addressing personal liability and business priorities for CISOs 36:20 – Using crises for building relationships and understanding the business 38:04 – Collaboration and trust between CIOs and CISOs 41:22 – Closing remarks and gratitude Key Takeaways Effective communication and understanding of business priorities are essential for bridging the gap between CIOs and CISOs and driving successful collaboration. The roles of CIO and CISO are evolving, with increasing overlap in responsibilities and the need for a strong partnership to manage both security and business operations effectively. Building trust and relationships on a personal level between technology leaders can significantly enhance cooperation and facilitate smoother implementation of security and infrastructure initiatives. Guest: Paula Stuart & Kara Pelecky LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-smetana-stuart-70a2a663/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karapelecky/ Host: Sean Barnes Website: https://www.wsssolutions.com/ https://www.seanbarnes.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/wsssolutions/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/ YouTube: youtube.thewayofthewolf.com Twitter: https://x.com/the_seanbarnes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes https://www.instagram.com/the_wayofthewolf TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_seanbarnes Email: Sean@thewayofthewolf.com Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Way-of-the-Wolf-Podcast/B08JJNXJ6C Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2BTGdO25Vop3GTpGCY8Y8E?si=ea91c1ef6dd14f15
How can data and artificial intelligence reshape healthcare to create better patient outcomes? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Dr. Mitesh Rao, founder and CEO of OMNY Health, about his mission to build a more connected and collaborative healthcare system. With a background in emergency medicine and hospital leadership, he launched OMNY Health out of frustration with the siloed nature of healthcare data, which limits innovation and patient care. OMNY Health now represents data from nearly 80 million patients across the U.S., serving as a bridge between healthcare providers, researchers, and life sciences companies. Dr. Rao explains how his company is tackling some of the biggest challenges in healthcare—unifying fragmented data, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations, and providing a secure foundation for AI-driven advancements in medicine. We explore how this data network is enabling breakthroughs in precision medicine, pharmacovigilance, and clinical research, ensuring that new treatments are developed based on real-world evidence. Dr. Rao also shares insights on the role of AI in healthcare, the importance of diverse and representative data in training AI models, and how secure, compliant data-sharing can support the next wave of medical innovation. With plans to expand OMNY Health's network to 150 million patients, what does the future hold for healthcare data and AI-driven medicine? Join the conversation to find out, and share your thoughts on the role of data in transforming patient care.
Today, we're talking to Megh Gautam, CPO at Crunchbase. We discuss the latest technology being rolled out at Crunchbase, Megh's philosophy on flat vs siloed teams, and why it's far more useful to get punched in the face than just read about it. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Crunchbase, check out their website here: https://www.crunchbase.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com
And you thought we forgot. Games we played this week include: Metaphor: ReFantazio (11:00) New Worlds Aternum (18:35) Hades II (30:55) The Rocky Horror Show Video Game (35:19) --- News things talked about in this episode: Nintendo has their own secret online game with thousands of players pledged to silence (44:05) https://www.eurogamer.net/details-of-nintendos-mysterious-switch-online-playtest-leak Bloober says they're done making bad games (51:55) https://www.gamespot.com/articles/bloober-team-says-its-done-with-shitty-games-and-silent-hill-2-remake-wasnt-a-fluke/1100-6527269/ Ubisoft Montpellier disbands team behind critically acclaimed Prince of Persia game (57:40) https://www.eurogamer.net/ubisoft-responds-to-report-prince-of-persia-the-lost-crown-development-team-disbanded --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday. Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Twitter/Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com.
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Ever inherited a team that has a different work culture than what you're used to? You're definitely not the only one. In today's episode, Erin gives you her 6-step process to create a fully-realized team environment whether you're an emerging leader, new leader, or experienced leader. Erin also shares: Why having one-on-one conversations with your team members is essential (and what 4 questions to give them to think about before you have the convo) How to create a vision with your team, not for your team How to develop leadership opportunities within your team that don't exist yet If you're craving more collaboration within your team but you're not sure where to start—this is the episode for you. Special sprinkles on top of this episode: Collaborating in virtual environments - and adding some music to the mix! If you liked this episode, you can keep the party going with: Episode 220: Which Core Values Help You Hire and Retain Top Talent? Show Links: Did today's episode resonate with you? Leave us a review sharing something that Ashley said that stuck with you. Connect with Ashley Menzies Babatunde: Ashley's podcast No Straight Path Ashley's LinkedIn Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it!: Erin's website Erin's Instagram Erin's LinkedIn improve it!'s website improve it!'s Instagram