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The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, Carrick Longley discusses Large Language Models (LLM) and influence. Key topics include: LLM 101 Usage and changes in prompt engineering Improving influence resonance and speed The recent DeepSeek model controversy Bias in foundational models and Software development Recording Date: 26 Mar 2025 Research Question: Guest suggests an interested student or researcher examine: Resources: ZenithFlow Company of One by Paul Jarvis Reddit: Local LLama Link to full show notes and resources Guest Bio: Dr. Carrick Longley is the Founder and CEO of ZenithFlow, a company pioneering privacy-first AI solutions for strategic communications. A former Marine Corps SIGINT and Technical IO Officer with a Ph.D. in Information Sciences, he leads the development of StoryForge, an advanced platform that transforms raw data into compelling narratives. Through ZenithFlow's local-first AI approach, Dr. Longley is revolutionizing how organizations leverage artificial intelligence to create impactful messaging while maintaining complete data privacy and control. About: The Information Professionals Association (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring the role of information activities, such as influence and cognitive security, within the national security sector and helping to bridge the divide between operations and research. Its goal is to increase interdisciplinary collaboration between scholars and practitioners and policymakers with an interest in this domain. For more information, please contact us at communications@information-professionals.org. Or, connect directly with The Cognitive Crucible podcast host, John Bicknell, on LinkedIn. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, 1) IPA earns from qualifying purchases, 2) IPA gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post.
We Code, You Launch: The Weekly Live Podcast From CodeLaunch & Improving
Tune in to Episode 64 of the We Code You Launch Podcast as we sit down with three of the six CodeLaunch Minneapolis Finalists: SayKid, StoryForge, and VSOD.io.Get ready to delve into the innovative ideas and groundbreaking concepts that have propelled these startups to the final stages of the CodeLaunch competition. From immersive storytelling to cutting-edge virtual design platforms, each finalist brings a unique vision to the table.Join us as we explore the journey of these exceptional entrepreneurs, discussing their inspirations, challenges, and aspirations for the future. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to hear firsthand from the trailblazers shaping the future of tech entrepreneurship at CodeLaunch Minneapolis 2024.
James is a content creator under the handle Storyforge who has been DMing since 2014 starting with Dungeons and Dragons forth edition. Join me in my conversation with James as we discuss the joys of playing Dungeons and Dragons with our spouses and other couples.
Inspiring Women, Episode 23: An Interview with Haley Boehning, Storyforge On this edition of “Inspiring Women,” host Betty Collins speaks with Haley Boehning, Storyforge, on why stories are so important in client marketing, employee engagement, and other essential company functions. The “Inspiring Women” series is underwritten by Brady Ware & Company. Betty’s Show Notes “When […] The post Inspiring Women, Episode 23: An Interview with Haley Boehning, Storyforge appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
"When you have a story — the right story — everything changes. Customers become evangelists. Employees fully engage. Decision-making simplifies. Innovation accelerates. And marketing costs go down." That's what you find when you go to Storyforge's website. I had the honor of interviewing Haley Boehning, Co-Founder and Principal of Storyforge. "We call it a meaningful story." And that's what she does best. Help businesses find their story, their higher purpose. And when their clients discover it, it's, as she puts it, "knock over the table" time and run out to tell the world. I talk to Haley about: The Storyforge story Her story The Storyforge concept and what their clients do with their story to make a difference Why women can't wait around What she has learned from being a business owner What would today's Haley tell a younger Haley if she had the chance Conscious Capitalism and its four tenets This is THE podcast that advances women toward economic, social and political achievement. Hosted by Betty Collins, CPA, and Director at Brady Ware and Company. Betty also serves as the Committee Chair for Empowering Women, and Director of the Brady Ware Women Initiative. Each episode is presented by Brady Ware and Company, committed to empowering women to go their distance in the workplace and at home. For more information, go to the Resources page at Brady Ware and Company. Remember to follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. And forward our podcast along to other Inspiring Women in your life.
"When you have a story — the right story — everything changes. Customers become evangelists. Employees fully engage. Decision-making simplifies. Innovation accelerates. And marketing costs go down." That's what you find when you go to Storyforge's website. I had the honor of interviewing Haley Boehning, Co-Founder and Principal of Storyforge. We go over that in the next episode of Inspiring Women with Betty Collins. Coming to your podcast player in a couple of weeks. This is THE podcast that advances women toward economic, social and political achievement. Hosted by Betty Collins, CPA, and Director at Brady Ware and Company. Betty also serves as the Committee Chair for Empowering Women, and Director of the Brady Ware Women Initiative. Each episode is presented by Brady Ware and Company, committed to empowering women to go their distance in the workplace and at home. For more information, go to the Resources page at Brady Ware and Company. Remember to follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. And forward our podcast along to other Inspiring Women in your life.
Time to nerd out on 1 of our group's favourite topics, animation! As we have 2 professional animators as part of the IC team, and every time any GW animation gets released it provokes a lot of discussion with the lads, we thought we would sit down and discuss our initial impressions. Along with our hopes for the future amongst other 40k animated topics. We are pumped for more 40k animated content and as Ben says can't wait to see more, even if the critical eye does gaze over this episode! Anyway hope you enjoy. Links: Richard Boylan: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTaGjGmcHYD2fqukCIVfjvQ/videos Helsreach series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyx-uwWc3_s Guardsman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bgi5STRe8E Storyforge links: Angels of Death trailer 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijg-4YBK_qs Hammer and Bolter: Death's Hand Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWnYnXLR9rM 9th Edition Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9V0bOB8sXQ&t=120s Astartes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFMtdiQILuTZr22sKUeAOOA/videos Madhouse: https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/studios/madhouse Redline trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2t26m_Q6ENo Music: Dead Spawn by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com #Warhammer40k #40k #40kpodcast #9thedition #Blacklibrary #storyforge #gamesworkshop
We had the chance to sit and talk with Barry Chandler, Co-Founder of Storyforge, about how branding is changing from selling to storytelling. He gave us insight into how to tell your brand's story and, of course, Irish Whiskey. Let us know your biggest takeaways down below!
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In This Episode We Discuss: How the right stories help build a brand that matters. Tips for creating more compelling stories. How Conscious Capitalism modeled Haley as a leader. About Haley Boehning: Haley Boehning is co-founder and principal at Storyforge, where she helps business leaders achieve the clarity and alignment necessary to tell and live meaningful stories, so they can build brands that matter. Haley has decades of experience working for and with Fortune-500 companies, nonprofits and start-ups to elevate storytelling and build differentiated brand positions, and is a regular speaker, lecturer and author on the subject of storytelling, brand strategy and conscious capitalism. Haley is the vice chair of Conscious Capitalism Columbus and a founding member of The Matriots, Ohio’s first multi-partisan PAC dedicated to electing more women to public office.
The Post House Podcast is a look inside the creative agency life. We are a group of creative problem solvers talking about everything that creatively fulfills us, both personally and professionally. On this episode of the Post House Podcast, a man who hails from the Emerald Isle shares his love of whiskey how your business should have a purpose greater than its products and services, co-founder of Storyforge, Barry Chandler. FOLLOW US Website: http://www.posthouse.tv/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/posthousetv/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/posthousecre... Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/posthouse
Haley Boehning is the co-founder and principal at Storyforge, and the vice chair of Conscious Capitalism Columbus. Haley dives into the philosophy of Conscious Capitalism, why the world needs conscious business leaders and how organizations can get involved locally with the Columbus chapter.
There are stories in a whiskey, there are also stories in your business. Dino spends some Paddy Irish Whiskey time with Barry Chandler of Storyforge and covers both bases.
“87% of consumer believe that business needs to place equal weight on society's interest as it does its own business interest. Not only do they want their jobs to have meaning but they want the businesses that they interact with as consumers to have meaning.”~ Haley Boehning I recently met with Haley Boehning to explore the question of how for-profit companies can shift to make a better impact in the world, and how they can develop a definite purpose that drives their business forward. What is Storyforge? She founded Storyforge with Barry Chandler with this express purpose: “to help founder-led businesses forge their meaningful story”. It’s critical, she noted, because if your purpose isn't clear then you can’t be consistent throughout your organization. It is a problem if your marketing message says one thing, but the delivery of your services are inconsistent. It needs to be clear, simple, meaningful and compelling so that everyone in the organization can use that as a filter for making decisions. As an organization, Storyforge helps other businesses achieve this clarity so that they can tell more meaningful stories across all of their stakeholders. The research shows that having a purpose higher than profitability helps companies to be more successful - which Haley pointed out means that purpose and profitability are not opposites -- they actually feed each other, and when you miss one, it will hurt the other. Storyforge mostly works with companies one on one, but in 2018, they're developing an intensive workshop day for companies to create this clarity in a single day. (I'll post more details here when they come available!) What is Conscious Capitalism? Haley is also involved with bringing Conscious Capitalism to Central Ohio. Thier credo: “We believe that business is good because it creates value, it is ethical because it is based on voluntary exchange, it is noble because it can elevate our existence and it is heroic because it lifts people out of poverty and creates prosperity. Free enterprise capitalism is the most powerful system for social cooperation and human progress ever conceived. It is one of the most compelling ideas we humans have ever had. But we can aspire to even more.”~ From the Conscious Capitalist Credo I’m excited about this new chapter because this podcast usually explores non-profits and social enterprises, but I believe there is a significant opportunity that established businesses can make to impact our society. What events are coming up? The kick-off event for Conscious Capitalism is this Thursday, February 15th, at 5:30 pm -- check out this eventbrite sign-up. Storyforge WebsiteHaley on Twitter: @haley_boehningConscious Capitalism, Central OhioConscious Capitalism InternationalConscious Capitalism, Twitter: @consciouscap
“Purpose” is a pretty loaded word. Luckily, Storyforge exists to unpack that big idea for your business. Haley Boehning has over 20 years experience elevating storytelling and aligning cultures with differentiated brand positions for Fortune-500 companies, non-profit organizations and start-ups. Most recently, before co-founding Storyforge, Haley spent 16 years designing strategic, leadership and internal communications to engage the 100,000 global employees of … Continue reading "What is your PURPOSE? – Episode 012"
In this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon chats with StoryForge Productions' Rachel Beck and Karyn Keene about the inspiration behind the audio storytelling community, the genesis of its creative process, the current and upcoming projects on which they are working, and much more.
Today I interview B.J. West, creator of writing prompt game Story Forge.
Comic-Con 2014 was a blast! (If you were unable to attend, my sympathies. That's why we do these wrap-up posts.) Make sure to check out the audio link below. The local Making Comics crew—Patrick, Adam, Kevin, Devin, Evan—were there to rep the "revolution" and generally brag about our community and future plans. We're really excited by the enthusiasm readers have shown in response to our "Get A Grasp" MOOC and daily challenges, not to mention my own (hi!) #FAQDevin column and Adam's (in)famous Gutter Talk podcast. You guys have been awesome, and your creativity sustains us. We hosted a panel on Saturday called Uniting the Worldwide #makecomics Community. It was, without exaggeration, one of the best panels at the convention (at least amongst those discussing actual comics). The lineup was crazy: we had Rachel Beck representing our friends over at Storyforge, Mark Waid (of Daredevil fame) and Christina Blanch (writer of Damnation of Charlie Wormwood) from Thrillbent, Andy Schmidt from Comics Experience, Jim Zub (writes Skullkickers, Wayward), and Palle Schmidt (artist on Thomas Alsop) from Comics For Beginners. Patrick ran the panel while the rest of us listened intensely. After a brief rundown of Making Comics (dotCom) participation stats (number of MOOC students, worldwide readership breakdown), Patrick previewed some of the things we've been working on for the future. I'll let him determine what announcements are made public, but suffice it to say some neat stuff is coming. Then the discussion kicked off, and boy, was it glorious. The Web has enabled one of the biggest paradigm shifts [for] breaking into the industry. Webcomics let me see your work ethic. @MarkWaid Webcomics are no longer a vanity project for artists. They've become a legitimate option for breaking in. @JimZub Showing you already have an audience lends a kind of gravitas to your work for publishers. @Palle_Schmidt Much of the discussion concerned the changing landscape for comics in the last decade. Many on the panel have been working in/around comics for a while, and have observed this change firsthand. There used to only be one real way to "break in" to comics, as Andy points out: The question used to be "How do I write for Marvel or DC?" and now the majority of people want to know how to make their own stuff. - Andy Schmidt @ComicExperience The internet has democratized this process. Webcomics are a perfectly commercial form of comic that anyone can create and consume. People without access to a physical comic shop can still read comics online, which removes barriers and brings in more readers. Comic books are now available to everyone regardless of age or race or location. And that for me is the most exciting thing! @JimZub Many echoed this sentiment. Christy (@christyblanch) talked about the promising increase in the number of women who make comics, as well as the success she's had in reaching aspiring creators through her (juggernaut) SuperMOOC 2. Rachel discussed the ways in which creators of webcomics can bypass traditional gatekeepers—like publishers—and form mutually beneficial relationships with their audience: There is now a rise in patronage again, only now the niche market isn't the wealthy, it is the many. -Rachel Beck @Storyforgers Old paradigms of distribution no longer apply. People now trust friends and personal interactions more than blaring advertisements that we've learned to ignore. @JimZub People are now interested in genuine people, genuine passion, genuine projects. -Andy Schmidt @ComicExperience Everything that used to be the non-professional route is now just another option to use. @JimZub There was a lot of excitement and optimism on the panel, and why not? Access to comics is expanding. The tools for making comics are widely available, so anyone can make whatever type of story they like. The future is bright! I could continue,