Podcasts about systems thinking

In this episode of Acta Non Verba, host Marcus Aurelius Anderson interviews Mark McGrath, a Marine, strategic advisor, and author. Together, they explore the philosophy of "actions, not words," discuss the impact of technology and AI on orientation and decision-making, and dive deep into the teachings of John Boyd and Marshall McLuhan. The conversation covers adaptation, information warfare, and the importance of continuous learning and reorientation in a rapidly changing world. Episode Highlights: [15:53] — The role of AI and technology in enhancing human orientation and decision-making. [11:04] — The "Five T Protocol" for analyzing information warfare: terrain, target, tone, trope, and tactics. [27:39] — Lessons on adaptation, energy, and continuous movement from military and business perspectives. Mark McGrath is a Marine, strategic advisor, and author of "The World of Reorientation." He is the co-host of the "No Way Out" podcast and serves as Chief Learning Officer at AGLX. Mark is known for bringing John Boyd’s strategic philosophy to life, helping leaders navigate uncertainty with sharper observations, stronger orientations, and decisive, adaptive actions. He is also the creator of the "Contra Frame" Substack, where he explores experimental ideas on strategy and orientation. Contact Info & Links: Substack: The World of Reorientation Substack: Contra Frame Podcast: No Way Out AGLX: com Twitter/X: @markmcgrathcio LinkedIn: Mark McGrath Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Bernie Maloney: Mastering Complexity Through Systems Thinking and NLP Coaching Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Bernie addresses the constant challenge of mid-sprint changes by asking the crucial question: "what do you want to trade in for that new request?" His approach centers on recognizing that everyone is trying to do their best with what they have, using techniques from NLP and the three coaching positions to help people see the whole system. Bernie emphasizes rapport building as a key skill for Scrum Masters and warns against the anti-pattern of becoming judgmental when challenges arise. He advocates for moving from a plan-and-predict mentality to sense-and-respond thinking, highlighting the importance of conducting retrospectives once challenges are solved. Bernie's coaching philosophy revolves around helping people step into the "third position" - a dissociated perspective that enables better problem-solving and systems thinking. In this episode, we refer to Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP), and to Instant Rapport by Michael Brooks, a primer on NLP. We also refer to the plan-and-predict vs sense-and-respond mentality. Self-reflection Question: How effectively are you helping your teams and stakeholders see the whole system when challenges arise, rather than just focusing on individual pain points? [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

Traditional geopolitical analysis is dead. A $10,000 drone can now destroy a $100 million military platform—and this "budgetary exhaustion" strategy is already transforming how smart companies compete. We need systems thinking to navigate the four forces reshaping global power:balance of power, technology, climate change, and the nature of warfare. Dr. Nicholas Kenney, founder of Beacon Geopolitical Intelligence, reveals how modern conflict operates through "budgetary exhaustion"—using $10K drones to destroy $100M platforms—and why this asymmetric strategy is already transforming business competition.Paradigm Shifts:→ From Stocks to Flows: Geopolitical power no longer comes from controlling territories but from commanding technological stacks—the entire pipeline from extraction to distribution→ Budgetary Exhaustion Strategy: Ukraine's drone warfare model now applies to business—use low-cost innovation to neutralize competitors' expensive advantages→ Private Geopolitical Actors: Individual entrepreneurs (Musk/Starlink) now make decisions traditionally reserved for governments, creating new power dynamicsEcosystem Impact:→ China's rare earths dominance forced US policy concessions—not through military might but technological stack control→ DeepSeek vs OpenAI: 80% capability at 20% cost demonstrates an asymmetric competitive strategy→ Leadership evolution: from "top-down control" to "center-out influence" in complex systemsThe Innovation: Recognizing that interconnections between system elements matter more than individual components. Success comes from understanding how power flows through networks, not from accumulating static resources.Strategic Application: Any organization can apply "budgetary exhaustion" principles—identify competitors' expensive advantages, then develop low-cost alternatives that force unsustainable resource allocation. The goal isn't superiority but sustainability.Strategic Reframe: In our interconnected world, ask: "What technological stacks do we need to control, and how do we position ourselves at the center of critical flows rather than trying to dominate from the top?"The most resilient ecosystems cultivate influence through connection, not control.Guest: Dr. Nicholas Kenney, Founder, Beacon Geopolitical IntelligenceHost: Dyan Finkhousen, Founder & CEO, Shoshin WorksSeries Hosts: Vikram Shyam, Lead Futurist, NASA Glenn Research CenterDyan Finkhousen, Founder & CEO, Shoshin WorksEcosystemic Futures is provided by NASA Convergent Aeronautics Solutions Project in collaboration with Shoshin Works.

Welcome to No Hacks, the podcast that cuts through the noise to reveal the truth about the future of work and the impact of AI. In this episode, we're taking a look into the phenomenon of "vibe coding" – the idea that you can simply describe an app to an AI and have it magically built.Is Vibe Coding the shortcut to tech success, or just another false promise?Sani argues that the hype around pure vibe coding mirrors the deceptive playbook of dropshipping gurus: selling a dream that ultimately profits the platform, not the aspiring creator. We break down the seductive promises, expose the harsh realities, and reveal the catastrophic failures that occur when the "vibes turn bad."What you'll learn in this episode:What Vibe Coding Really Is: Understand the difference between responsible AI-assisted development and "pure" vibe coding, where code is accepted without full understanding.The Anatomy of a Hype Cycle: Discover the striking parallels between the vibe coding phenomenon and the dropshipping course industry, from their sales pitches to their hidden realities and who truly profits.A Catalogue of Catastrophes: Hear real-world horror stories of instantly hacked startups, data deletion disasters, and AI models that "lie"—illustrating the dangers of relying on AI without deep technical oversight.The 80/20 Trap: Explore why AI can get you 80% of the way to a prototype, but that crucial final 20%—security, scalability, and integration—requires uniquely human skills.The "No Hacks" Skills for the AI Era: We conclude by revealing the four critical, future-proof skills that will define the next generation of builders and leaders in technology: Systems Thinking, Problem Decomposition, Architectural Integrity & Security, and Expert Curation.Don't fall for the illusion of "irrational confidence" in tech. Tune in to understand why deep, durable skills, not magic, are the real path to success in the age of AI.Important links from the episode:https://www.reddit.com/r/cscareerquestions/comments/1jmyk5k/seems_like_the_guy_who_invented_the_vibe_coding/https://www.finalroundai.com/blog/vibe-coding-failures-that-prove-ai-cant-replace-developers-yethttps://www.louisbouchard.ai/genai-coding-risks/https://medium.com/@lars_13145/system-thinking-and-ai-redefining-software-product-development-a193a08119bchttps://instil.co/blog/critical-thinking-in-the-age-of-ai-and-why-it-still-matters/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lance_StephensonComparison table---If you enjoyed the episode, please share it with a friend!No Hacks websiteYouTubeLinkedInInstagram

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If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. Considering professional development? Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate courses launch Sept. 20! Click to learn more and register for these impactful programsExplore a collaboration with Inspire Citizens. You can book a discovery call at this linkShare using #EmpathytoImpactEpisode Summary Yes…chickens! Jazlyn & Deniz are two changemakers from Frankfurt International School. They share a passion for animals and designed a project to help students learn about sustainability through having chickens in their outdoor learning area at school. This project involved so much cool learning from research skills, design skills and developing a pitch for school leaders to bring their idea to life. How might chickens impact learning and our understanding of sustainability? Listen to learn more.Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.

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Send us a textDr. Wayne E. Mayer, CEO of When Everything Matters (WEMCo), is a Strategic Sustainability Consultant who advises global companies, governments, and non-profits. He helps organizations transform business models into authentic Sustainable Development partnerships. He brings over 20 years' experience designing and leading Corporate Sustainability. Dr. Mayer helps clients embed Sustainability into governance, culture, and leadership. He works across industries and offers extensive involvement in the mining sector. His approach tethers company practices to megatrends and positions companies as leaders in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. Dr. Mayer also works as a Duke Corporate Education Educator and serves as a Senior Fellow at the Duke University Center for International Development, and has taught for the Duke Environmental Leadership and Business & Environment programs. He also teaches graduate courses for the University of Denver's Environmental Policy & Management and Global Community Engagement programs.A Quote From This Episode“Sustainability is really a mindset as opposed to a department.”Resources Mentioned in This Episode 

This episode introduces the concept of Success Architecture—the intentional framework that allows healthcare practices to grow predictably and profitably without requiring constant reactive management. Through the compelling case study of Dr. Marcus, Tracy demonstrates how the right foundation can transform a practice from survival mode to sustainable growth, achieving remarkable results in just 90 days.  Key Highlights  Dr. Marcus increased revenue by 30% while dramatically improving profit margins in 90 days  Reclaimed 20 hours per week through strategic energy management  Achieved 10X ROI within 18 months while adding two new providers  The Four Pillars: Mental Clarity, Energy Management, Systems Thinking, and Abundance Mindset  90-day implementation strategy: Foundation Phase, Construction Phase, Integration Phase  Why most practices fail: building on "sand" instead of solid architecture  The difference between managing your practice and leading your practice  Memorable Quotes  "The difference isn't talent, market conditions, or luck—it's Success Architecture."  "Success Architecture is the difference between reacting to your practice and creating your practice."  "Clarity equals speed."  "Energy management isn't about time management—it's about impact management."  "The practices that will flourish in the next decade will be led by architects, not firefighters."  This episode provides the roadmap for building the solid foundation every successful practice needs. Whether you're feeling stuck in reactive mode or ready to scale strategically, Success Architecture offers the framework to move from chaos to predictable growth. Don't miss next week's finale where we explore how internal transformation creates powerful external impact.  Tracy's Bio:  Tracy Cherpeski, MBA, MA, CPSC (she/her/hers) is the Founder of Tracy Cherpeski International and Thriving Practice Community. As a Business Consultant and Executive Coach, Tracy helps healthcare practice owners scale their businesses without sacrificing wellbeing. Through strategic planning, leadership development, and mindset mastery, she empowers clients to reclaim their time and reach their potential. Based in Chapel Hill, NC, Tracy serves clients worldwide and is the Executive Producer and Host of the Thriving Practice podcast. Her guiding philosophy: Survival is not enough; life is meant to be celebrated.  See Where Your Practice Stands: Take our Practice Growth Readiness Assessment  Connect With Us:  Be a Guest on the Show  Thriving Practice Community  Schedule Strategy Session with Tracy  Tracy's LinkedIn  Business LinkedIn Page 

This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club.http://gotopia.tech/bookclubRead the full transcription of the interview hereCharles Humble - Freelance Techie, Podcaster, Editor, Author & ConsultantTrisha Gee - Lead Developer Evangelist at Gradle, Java Champion & Co-Author of "Getting to Know IntelliJ IDEA"RESOURCESCharleshttps://bsky.app/profile/charleshumble.bsky.socialhttps://linkedin.com/in/charleshumblehttps://mastodon.social/@charleshumblehttps://conissaunce.comTrishahttps://bsky.app/profile/trishagee.bsky.socialhttps://twitter.com/trisha_geehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/trishageehttps://trishagee.comhttps://github.com/trishageeLinkshttps://www.conissaunce.com/professional-skills-shortcut.htmlhttps://www.jeanettewinterson.comDESCRIPTIONTrisha Gee interviews Charles Humble on his project "Professional Skills for Software Engineers", a collection of 14 articles organized into four categories:• communication• critical thinking• documentation• networkingCharles argues that career success in software engineering oftentimes depends more on non-programming skills than technical ability. Both Charles and Trisha emphasize that these skills are learnable and essential, despite being undervalued in the industry as mere "soft skills".The conversation covers how intentional communication improves product development, the value of networking and public speaking for career advancement, and ways engineers can generate ideas for content creation while taking ownership of their career development. The interview makes a compelling case that developing these professional skills benefits both individual engineers and the industry as a whole.RECOMMENDED BOOKSCharles Humble • Professional Skills for Software EngineersKevlin Henney & Trisha Gee • 97 Things Every Java Programmer Should KnowAnne Currie, Sarah Hsu & Sara Bergman • Building Green SoftwareCal Newport • Deep WorkMartin Fowler • UML DistilledCathy O'Neil • Weapons ofBlueskyTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUSJoin this channel to get early access to videos & other perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/joinLooking for a unique learning experience?Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.techSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!

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In this episode of Evolving Enterprises, Professor Martin Parr shares the personal journey that led him to create a systems thinking consulting practice. Frustrated by seeing great technologies gather dust on the shelf, Martin explains how systems thinking became the bridge between innovation and real-world adoption.We explore how systems thinking is uniquely powerful at unblocking “stuck” situations — whether it's organizations locked into bad contracts, governments trapped by shifting policies, or businesses chasing AI without knowing the problem they're trying to solve. With examples ranging from failed big data projects in the early 2000s to defence recruitment challenges, Martin shows how systems thinking brings clarity, continuous improvement, and momentum where traditional approaches fail.The episode also highlights Martin's credibility: two decades applying systems thinking in government and business, building the UK's first systems thinking apprenticeship at master's level, and working alongside pioneers like Professor John Mingers. His practice doesn't just consult, it trains staff in organisations to think differently and to use systems approaches to solve their own problems.The big takeaway? Complexity doesn't have to mean paralysis. With the right approach, it becomes the fuel for breakthroughs and lasting change.

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Episode Description: In this episode of the Two Piers Podcast, host Erica D'Eramo is joined by Dr. Anthony Luévanos—an expert in leadership, coaching, and organizational development—to explore the powerful role of systems thinking in today's complex work environments.Together, they unpack what systems thinking really means, how it applies across industries, and why it's essential for leaders who want to navigate change, foster collaboration, and drive meaningful results. From emotional intelligence to adaptive leadership, this conversation connects technical problem-solving with human-centered leadership in a compelling, practical way.Whether you're leading a team, coaching executives, or rethinking your approach to organizational growth, this episode offers insight into how to see the bigger picture—and act with greater impact.Topics covered include:What systems thinking is and how it applies to leadershipRoot causes vs. surface-level symptoms in problem-solvingThe intersection of coaching, engineering, and organizational developmentEmotional intelligence as a leadership competencyVisualization tools like causal loop diagrams and mind mapsLeading with adaptability in unpredictable systemsShifting from a mindset of knowing to one of learningGuest Bio: Dr. Anthony Luévanos is an educator, coach, and organizational development consultant with a passion for building effective, adaptive systems. With a background spanning school leadership, academic research, and cross-sector collaboration, Dr. Luévanos brings a systems lens to leadership development, helping individuals and organizations thrive in complexity.Resources & References:Peter Senge, The Fifth DisciplineDonella Meadows, Thinking in SystemsToyota Lean Manufacturing PrinciplesListen + Subscribe: Catch this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows.Connect with Us: Learn more about Two Piers Consulting at www.twopiersconsulting.com, and follow us on LinkedIn for updates on new episodes, articles, and events.

Series: Part 2 of the 3-part Leadership Myth Busting SeriesMain Topic: Why “delegate more” is incomplete adviceAllison's Confession: The hard lesson I learned when I confused task dumping with true delegationThe Cost of Task Dumping: Confusion, missed deadlines, and leadership fatigueWhat Real Delegation Looks Like:Context TransferCapability BuildingSystem CreationThe Strategic Delegation Framework:Capability Assessment – What are you trying to grow in this person?Context Blueprint – Share the “why,” the how, the constraints, and success criteriaLearning Loop – Built-in prep, check-ins, and debriefsSystem Integration – So you don't have to delegate the same thing twiceReal-World Example: A marketing director who escaped burnout by building strategy capacity in her teamWeekly Challenge: Use the Strategic Delegation Framework on one recurring task

Series 3 of Evolving Enterprises begins with a deep dive into how leaders can deal with complexity by using systems thinking. As we begin series 3, Mary Beth Hosking interviews Professor Martin Parr to explain why organizations often confuse solutions with problems — like CEOs demanding “AI because everyone else has it” rather than asking what problem they really need to solve.We unpack how systems thinking works: starting with perceived problems, exploring root causes, analyzing pressures from rational, emotional, and political perspectives, and even future-proofing through scenario planning. The process helps organizations cut through blockages, align strategy across all levels, and move from uncertainty to clarity.What makes this approach different? Unlike consultants who push a single framework, systems thinking can handle all six types of complexity — people, process, structural, technical, power, and organizational — and create solutions tailored to the situation. It's about honesty, inclusivity, and taking people with you on the change journey.This episode sets the stage for the whole series: complexity isn't the enemy, it's the raw material for better decision-making.

Most people hustle harder.The wealthy? They build systems.Systems thinking is the cheat code behind every scalable business, every stress-free operation, and every founder who isn't drowning in Slack all day.Once you start thinking in systems, everything compounds:→ Better decisions→ Less chaos→ Predictable growth→ Time backIf you're still relying on hustle and duct-taped workflows, this will shift everything.In this podcast, I break down how systems thinking completely rewired how I approach business, decision-making, and scale, all without losing my mind as a result of systems. I hope you find it helpful. If you do, consider subscribing :)Thanks,Charlie

Jenn and Karen break down Led Zeppelin's magic formula: It's not just the band members—it's the invisible air that connects them when they're in sync. It's not the guitar, the drums, or the vocals alone, but the beautifully weird chemistry swirling in the space between them. (There's probably some rock-n-roll pixie dust involved too, but we won't spill all the secrets here.) Just like well performing teams, it is the entity not the individuals that make all the difference.

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Guiding Question:How might we empower our students, beyond personal projects, to have a greater say in their learning through increased student agency.Key Takeaways:Student agency and the importance of learning experiences, like personal projects, to create opportunities for students to explore different interests outside of the curriculum.Raising awareness of complex issues, like child labor, and child trafficking, that are difficult topics to navigate, but important to understand for even our youngest learners in school.Turning learning, research, storytelling and navigating the publishing process into a children's book to educate children in our community.If you have enjoyed our podcast, please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. At the time of publishing I don't have information on how to purchase Kweku's Brave Choice: A Story of Courage and Hope, but I will update here when it's available. Stay tuned.Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programsConnect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettesMeasuring the IMPACT of Service Learning projects and initiatives Access free resources for global citizenship educationYou can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this linkShare on social media using #EmpathytoImpactEpisode Summary On this episode, I meet Maria Bella, a high school student from Lincoln Community School in Accra, Ghana. As part of her studies, Maria Bella learned about child trafficking, and child labor, a complex issue that impacts her local community. She is passionate about humanitarian work, and chose to dedicate her work for her personal project to creating a children's book to educate local children about this important issue. Join me, as we explore her journey to becoming a published author and shall she use this opportunity to further her learning as a humanitarian and set her sites on a potential career path. Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.

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What happens when you can't show up for your business? If taking one sick day means everything falls apart, you're not running a business - you're being run by it. In this episode, I walk you through the five-question Sick-Day Test that reveals exactly where your business would break if you stepped away. Plus, you'll discover how to build a business operating system that works whether you're there or not. You'll learn: The 5 critical questions that expose your business bottlenecks Why being "essential" to everything is actually expensive burnout waiting to happen My Structure → Systems → Scale framework for building resilient operations Real client transformation: how one founder went from panic to peace in 30 days 3 actions you can take this week to start building systems that hold your business If everything feels urgent and nothing feels clear, this episode will shift you from being the bottleneck in your business to becoming the CEO who finally has systems that make sense. Perfect for visionary founders who are done holding it all together with willpower alone. Ready to diagnose exactly where your business would break? Book your CEO Operating Audit at https://hollybray.com/audit 

Daniel Gardner is operational finance business partner at FirstGroup Plc, a leading UK-based provider of public transport. Daniel brings a unique perspective shaped by a diverse finance career across iconic consumer brands like L'Oreal, the Body Shop and Hunter Boots, where he led major forecasting overhauls and drove commercial transformation. Now at First Group, he is leading the development of a cloud-based forecasting system for a billion pound division, working with more than 50 stakeholders to deliver scalable real-time insights.  In this episode he talks about the power of “systems thinking” in the CFO's Office as a way of understanding how different parts of an organization (or any complex system) interconnect and influence each other.”If there's an area, I'd say that FP&A could do with its systems thinking. Structure makes behavior and behavior makes structure. So it travels in a loop, which means that to make changes in an organization, you either have to hire people who do not exhibit the behaviors naturally or you've got to change the structure and alter the incentives that are producing the problems.” In this episode: Bringing my philosophy-training to finance  Six week finance transformation at Hunter Boots  Getting from lagging to leading indicators  99% of People Problems Are Really System Problems Python+ Excel (practical examples) 

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In this episode, Dex introduces systems thinking as a powerful tool for breaking burnout loops. Rather than blaming ourselves for exhaustion, Dex explains how unseen patterns — feedback loops, delays, and misguided leverage — quietly reinforce overwork, perfectionism, and stress.You'll hear how professionals like lawyers and doctors get stuck in these systems and how small but strategic shifts can transform your experience of work. Dex shares client stories, practical mental models, and journaling prompts to help you spot the invisible loops keeping you stuck — and how to break free.What You'll Learn:Why burnout is not a personal failing — and what's really driving itHow perfectionism and guilt create reinforcing burnout loopsThe difference between reinforcing and balancing loopsHow to use input → process → output → feedback to map your burnout systemReal-world client examples of finding leverage and regaining momentumWhy understanding the system gives you back your powerKey Questions to Reflect On:What system are you in that keeps you in overwork?Where's the feedback loop? Where's the delay?What would happen if you stopped feeding the loop?Referenced Resource:Thinking in Systems: A Primer by Donella H. MeadowsWant Help Breaking Your Loop? Dex offers a proven burnout recovery coaching program that helps professionals regain their energy, confidence, and sense of purpose. Learn more at dexrandall.comSend us a text----------------------------------- Burnout Resources:Get 1-on-1 burnout recovery coaching at https:/mini.dexrandall.comFor even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @coachdexrandallLINKEDIN: @coachdexrandallX: @coachdexrandallSee https://linktr.ee/coachdexrandall for all links

The revelation that shattered systems thinking: Replacing every combustion car with electric vehicles improves urban efficiency by only 6%—revealing why isolated optimizations fail in complex ecosystems.Dr. Parfait Atchadé from MIT Media Lab discovered this through quantum-enhanced urban modeling in Boston's Kendall Square. His breakthrough: humanized AI agents with emotional architectures that "live" in virtual cities for decades of compressed time, then vote on configurations—exposing the systematic failure of single-variable optimization. Paradigm Shifts:→ The Single-Solution Trap: Complex systems require the vast majority of improvements from interconnected changes—individual optimizations create illusion of progress while missing systemic impact→ Quantum Superposition Planning: Test multiple city configurations simultaneously rather than sequential scenarios—compress 40 years of urban experience into months of simulation→ Agents with Feelings: AI agents embedded with emotional models (joy, fear, anger, sadness) provide qualitative experience data impossible to capture from human stakeholders→ Portfolio Voting Revolution: Beyond binary decisions—split voting percentages across options like investment portfolios, enabling nuanced collective optimization→ Traditional systems modeling: Sequential scenario testing vs. Quantum approach: Parallel reality simulation with dramatic efficiency gainsThe Innovation: Humanized Agent-Based Modeling (h-ABM) creates digital beings with memory, perception, and emotional responses that navigate virtual systems, accumulating experiences and providing stakeholder insights traditional analytics cannot capture.Strategic Application: Any complex ecosystem requiring multi-stakeholder optimization—from organizational transformation to supply chain design—can leverage quantum-enhanced modeling with emotionally-intelligent agents.Strategic Reframe: The most adaptive ecosystems will shift from asking "How do we optimize individual components?" to understanding: "How do we architect systems where quantum-enhanced agents can help us reveal the hidden interdependencies that single-solution approaches systematically miss?"#EcosystemicFutures #QuantumComputing #SystemsThinking #UrbanPlanning #MIT #ComplexSystems #AgentBasedModelingGuest: Dr. Parfait Atchadé, Research Affiliate, MIT Media Lab | Strategic Business Officer, Lighthouse DIGHost: Marco Annunziata, Co-founder, Annunziata & Desai AdvisorsSeries Hosts: Vikram Shyam, Lead Futurist, NASA Glenn Research Center Dyan Finkhousen, Founder & CEO, Shoshin WorksEcosystemic Futures is provided by NASA Convergent Aeronautics Solutions Project in collaboration with Shoshin Works.

Friday night card game clash, or shareholder dispute – at its core, all conflict is the same.Ursula Taylor has seen time and time again, from the court room, to the board room, that every conflict is created and perpetuated from unprocessed human emotion. From litigation attorney, to conflict consultant, she now helps leaders and teams turn conflict into opportunity. By transmuting the infectious, emotionally-charged energy of shame, fear or distrust – softer, more grounded energy can take its place, clearing the path to resolution.Ursula shares stories from her legal days, and the learnings we can all apply to our daily lives to do conflict better – as leaders, facilitators, and most of all, humans. Find out about:Why Ursula believes conflict isn't inherently bad, but rather an opportunityConflict learnings from litigation we can apply to facilitation – and lifeRecognising the emotional energies that arise, and re-tuning them into clarity, rational decisions and resolutionWhy the unprocessed emotions of fear, shame and distrust are the true source of conflictWhy successful transformation doesn't always require both conflicting parties to agreeDon't miss the next episode: subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.Links:Watch the video recording of this episode on YouTube.Connect to Ursula Taylor:LinkedInWebsiteShare your thoughts about our conversation!Support the show✨✨✨Subscribe to our newsletter to receive a free 1-page summary of each upcoming episode directly to your inbox, or explore our eBooks featuring 50-episode compilations for even more facilitation insights. Find out more:https://workshops.work/podcast✨✨✨Did you know? You can search all episodes by keyword to find exactly what you need via our Buzzsprout page!

In this episode of Mission Matters, host Adam Torres interviews Marcia Daszko, Founder of Marcia Daszko & Associates. Marcia reveals how leaders can break free from management fads, embrace systems thinking, and foster an environment of trust, collaboration, and innovation. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is life? What is intelligence? What is… complexity? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O'Reilly learn how complexity science, chaos theory, and emergence help us understand our place in the universe with David Krakauer, president of the Santa Fe Institute.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:https://startalkmedia.com/show/emergence-explained-with-david-krakauer/Thanks to our Patrons teonie, Dixie Gamoning, Greg Meyer, Mike Bilodeau, Mitchell Keesler, john hutt, Karen Buss, The Merry Widow, Casandra Martin, Swaraj Jaiswal, Hoang Nguyen, Knooble Gooble, Panainte Victor, Peter Jensen, Rajesh Bhaidasna, Victor Pomales, George Mulder, Life Space and the Lot, RandomBrian423, blitzgrub, Travis Bridges, Sreya Kumpatla, Erik Scheirer, Natalie Tabor, SwaZam!, KILOCREAMYY, Lisa Peldiak, Tosin Awofeso, Joe Buzz, daevon pearson, Amie Christy, Simone Adair, Philippe, Logan Davis, Ted Parsons, Macs Ton, Ben, Quentin Ferguson, Ash De Zylva, Evalena Marie, Nancy Bijok, Jacob Garcia, The Preschool Doctor, Amber Shaw, Erin, ilya, Kevin Nguyen, Austin Weets, and Alan G for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

This is the Engineering Culture Podcast, from the people behind InfoQ.com and the QCon conferences. In this podcast, Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods, spoke to Elisabeth Hendrickson about using systems thinking to understanding relationships between problem elements rather than focusing on individual parts, and how quality engineering practices become even more critical in the age of AI where tools can accelerate code production but humans need to remain in charge of verification and validation. Read a transcript of this interview: http://bit.ly/3JfJhIc Subscribe to the Software Architects' Newsletter for your monthly guide to the essential news and experience from industry peers on emerging patterns and technologies: https://www.infoq.com/software-architects-newsletter Upcoming Events: InfoQ Dev Summit Munich (October 15-16, 2025) Essential insights on critical software development priorities. https://devsummit.infoq.com/conference/munich2025 QCon San Francisco 2025 (November 17-21, 2025) Get practical inspiration and best practices on emerging software trends directly from senior software developers at early adopter companies. https://qconsf.com/ QCon AI New York 2025 (December 16-17, 2025) https://ai.qconferences.com/ QCon London 2026 (March 16-19, 2026) https://qconlondon.com/ The InfoQ Podcasts: Weekly inspiration to drive innovation and build great teams from senior software leaders. Listen to all our podcasts and read interview transcripts: - The InfoQ Podcast https://www.infoq.com/podcasts/ - Engineering Culture Podcast by InfoQ https://www.infoq.com/podcasts/#engineering_culture - Generally AI: https://www.infoq.com/generally-ai-podcast/ Follow InfoQ: - Mastodon: https://techhub.social/@infoq - X: https://x.com/InfoQ?from=@ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/infoq/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InfoQdotcom# - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infoqdotcom/?hl=en - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/infoq - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/infoq.com Write for InfoQ: Learn and share the changes and innovations in professional software development. - Join a community of experts. - Increase your visibility. - Grow your career. https://www.infoq.com/write-for-infoq

“The most radical thing any of us can do right now is to be fully present to what is.” Joanna Macy In this deeply special episode, we honour the extraordinary life and legacy of Joanna Macy PHD, visionary teacher, spiritual elder, systems thinker, and sacred activist, whose work has profoundly shaped the heart of All That We Are.  Known for The Great Turning, The Work That Reconnects, and Active Hope, Joanna gave us language and permission to meet this moment fully. To face the grief, uncertainty, and unraveling of our world not with numbness, but with courage, community, and fierce devotional love. Joanna left her body on Saturday 19th July 2025, in her ninety-sixth year. Her spirit, teachings, and the deep soulprint of her work continue to move through so many of us and the guests, listeners, and circles that shape this podcast.  This tribute brings Joanna's own tender and galvanising voice as she shares The Five Gifts of Uncertainty and we gather a constellation of stories and reflections from a few of the many who've been deeply touched by her work.  You will hear from Will Scott, Nina Simons, Tibet Sprague, Louis Weinstock, Jewels Wingfield and Phoebe Tickell. As well as Holly Ebony, with her song Born For These Times. Together, we weave a tapestry of respect, love, and courage. An invitation to revisit or begin to explore the teachings that Joanna has to offer. For links and more, visit www.allthatweare.org

Ever open your laptop and think "Where do I even start?" with 47 tabs open and your brain running on dial-up internet? This feeling means one thing: you've become the bottleneck in your own business. In this episode, I break down why everything feels urgent when you're the bottleneck, and give you the exact first step to start building a business operating system that actually works. You'll discover: Why urgency isn't a time management problem (it's structural) The real reason your to-do list gets longer, not shorter My simple framework to identify where you're the single point of failure A real client example: from £18/hour to £85/hour strategy If you're tired of bouncing between fires and ready to build systems that hold your business, this episode shows you exactly where to start. Next step: Book your CEO Operating Audit at https://hollybray.com/audit or DM me "AUDIT" on Instagram.

Climate Crisis and Capitalism are at the heart of David Suzuki's powerful message in this episode. In a candid and impassioned reflection, Suzuki warns that if we continue to prioritize politics and the economy over protecting the environment, we may as well give up on climate action. He challenges the cultural obsession with perpetual economic growth, critiques the short-sightedness of political cycles, and urges a fundamental shift in our collective priorities. David Suzuki's call for transformation is both urgent and inspiring. He advocates for placing the environment at the center of all decision-making, recognizing that our survival depends on living within ecological limits. Drawing on decades of experience as a scientist, broadcaster, and environmental activist, Suzuki encourages individuals to embrace systems thinking, reevaluate their relationship with nature, and demand more from leaders who treat the planet as expendable. This is a wake-up call that goes beyond environmentalism—it's a call for a radical reimagining of our future. Join the Undertow: https://www.speakupforblue.com/jointheundertow Connect with Speak Up For Blue Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube    

People don't quit jobs - they quit bad bosses... OR DO THEY?!? We had so many untouched debate points from our first episode that it would have been a crime - A CRIME - to throw it all away. So we decided to do a part 2! That's right, we're back and Brian tries to make his argument with all new points - are we blaming individual managers for systemic failures? Listen or watch as we (Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel) debate all new points and explore how broken systems may create the very behaviors we blame individuals for, including:The Stanford Prison experimentToxic performers "too valuable" to fireHR's role in systemic issuesThe theater of data without actionGenerational workplace differencesThe cost of fixing systemsRevolution vs EvolutionWhether you're in software development and dealing with impossible commitments, a team lead navigating toxic culture, or an executive wondering why your engagement surveys aren't fixing anything - this conversation just might challenge how you think about your workplace dysfunction.#ArguingAgile #WorkplaceCulture #SystemsThinkingLINKSWatch on YouTubeYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@arguingagileSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596Website: http://arguingagile.comINTRO MUSICToronto Is My BeatBy Whitewolf (Source: https://ccmixter.org/files/whitewolf225/60181)CC BY 4.0 DEED (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en)

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Solving Chronic Pain with Systems Thinking : New Age Physical TherapyClick On My Website Below To Schedule A Free 15 Min Zoom Call:www.Over40FitnessHacks.comOver 40 Fitness Hacks SKOOL Group!Get Your Whoop4.0 Here!Rick Olderman - Physical TherapistNew Book: Pain PatternsWebsite: www.RickOlderman.comTopic: Chronic Pain, Frozen Shoulder, Neck Issues, and Practical Self-FixesGuest: Rick Olderman, PT with 30 years of experience and author of Pain Patterns

Guiding Question:How might we create a space for students to follow their passions and collaboratively design solutions for the global good?Key Takeaways:A case study from Notre Dame Belmont High School and Serra High School in California, USA.A class without grades where students can follow their passions without the constraint of academic pressure.Being part of a global network where students can share ideas and design solutions for the global good.If design  you have for the global good. enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programsConnect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettesMeasuring the IMPACT of Service Learning projects and initiatives Access free resources for global citizenship educationYou can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this linkShare on social media using #EmpathytoImpactEpisode Summary On this episode, we explore a class taught by Rushton Hurley and Rita Lee at Junipero Serra High School and Notre Dame Belmont High School called Creative solutions for the Global Good and Advanced Solutions for the Global Good. This episode features students Rowan, Vicky, and Bella, who share their experiences from the course, the projects they were involved in, the international collaboration opportunities they had, and how this class impacted their high school experience in terms of creativity, leadership, perseverance, time management, collaboration, and impact. Listen to learn more and to see if the addition of this course, or something similar, might be an exciting next step for your school.Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.

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You're leaving brainpower on the table, and this episode shows you how to reclaim it. Learn how to boost cognitive performance by 25% without relying on pills, stimulants, or gimmicks. Host Dave Asprey sits down with global finance expert and cross-cultural thinker Richard Conrad to explore how your cultural programming shapes your biology, metabolism, neuroplasticity, and even your ability to reach peak human performance. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Richard is the author of Culture Hacks and has spent over 30 years living and working across Japan, China, and the U.S. He's a master of decoding hidden mental frameworks that influence perception, longevity, and decision-making. This is a must-listen if you care about brain optimization, functional medicine, and living smarter, not harder. Together, they break down why different cultures process truth, time, and identity so differently and how these filters influence your beliefs about supplements, fasting, cold therapy, sleep optimization, and more. You'll also learn why Americans are biologically wired for linear logic, how agrarian versus warrior cultures shaped meditation and nervous system regulation, and how to train your mitochondria to perform like a samurai's. You'll Learn: • Why your culture shapes how your brain processes reality • How to shift from linear to systems thinking for better neuroplasticity • The connection between meditation styles, nervous system wiring, and mitochondria • How to apply ancient frameworks to modern biohacking and human performance • Why longevity without financial planning is a broken strategy • How to avoid cognitive bias by decoding relative versus absolute truth This channel is packed with biohacking wisdom, from nootropics and ketosis to Danger Coffee, financial resilience, and how your beliefs about aging could be accelerating it. Whether you're focused on hacking your brain, upgrading your metabolism, or extending your longevity, this is one of the most unique mind-expanding channels around. It is essential listening for anyone passionate about biohacking longevity, functional aging, mitochondrial testing, and next-gen human optimization. Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade is the top podcast for people who want to take control of their biology, extend their longevity, and optimize every system in the body and mind. Each episode features cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, hacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. Episodes are released every Tuesday and Thursday, where Dave asks the questions no one else dares, and brings you real tools to become more resilient, aware, and high performing. Thank you to our sponsors! Quantum Upgrade | Go to https://quantumupgrade.io/Dave for a free trial. OneSkin | Get 15% off your first purchase at https://oneskin.co/ASPREY with code ASPREY. Generation Lab | Go to https://generationlab.com/, use code DAVE20 for $20 off, and see what your body's really doing behind the surface. Resources: • Order Richard's Book “Culture Hacks”: https://a.co/d/9122Q25 • Dave Asprey's Website: https://daveasprey.com • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/DAVE15 • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com • 40 Years of Zen: https://40yearsofzen.com Timestamps: • 00:00 Trailer • 01:10 Intro • 03:15 Middle East Perception Gap • 06:53 China's Strategy & Trade • 09:53 Japan vs China Mindsets • 14:28 Logic: East vs West • 18:23 Cultural Tools for Life • 24:23 Global Population Crash • 30:18 Shifting Economic Power • 55:33 Smart Finance Principles • 01:09:28 Real Estate & Policy See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if your burnout isn't about how much you're doing... but about what it's costing you to still be the one doing everything? In this episode, we're unpacking the real cost of being essential to everything in your business - and spoiler alert: it's probably way more than you think. I'm breaking down the three hidden costs you're paying: the emotional toll (decision fatigue, resentment, guilt), the physical impact (sleep issues, chronic stress, burnout), and the massive financial cost (like the client who lost £15,000 in opportunities because she was too proud to pay £100 for tech support). Plus, we're diving into the psychology behind why we cling to being needed everywhere - and what becomes possible when you finally let go. If you're ready to stop being essential to everything and start being essential to the right things, this episode is your wake-up call. Links mentioned: CEO Operating Audit: https://abranchofholly.com/audit  Free Profitable Hour Framework: https://hollybray.kit.com/hour  

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Too often, distance learning gets dismissed as fragmented or disjointed, seen as a patchwork of tech tools rather than a cohesive educational system. Teachers feel pulled in too many directions, and programs struggle to sustain impact beyond the novelty of going virtual.In this episode, Dr. Chris Harrington - leader of the EmpowerEd Research Institute, AccredVEd, and Digital Learning Works - shares how real transformation happens when virtual education is approached as a system. From curriculum to leadership to parent engagement, Chris lays out what it means to create a student-centered, coherent virtual learning ecosystem. He introduces specialized accreditation processes, discusses how to build systems around people - not tech - and shares inspiring stories from the field, including how one virtual program helped a struggling student graduate against the odds.If you're building - or rebuilding - a distance learning program, listen in for insights on:Why cohesion is the key to long-term success in virtual education.How to lead systems change with clarity, equity, and community buy-in.The power of specialized accreditation to elevate—not just evaluate—program quality.What it really means to put relationships at the center of digital learning.Episode Links:Digital Learning WORKSEmpowerEd Research InstituteAccredVEdHost Links:Discover more virtual learning opportunities and resources at CILC.org with Tami Moehring and Allyson Mitchell.Seth Fleischauer's Banyan Global Learning provides meaningful global learning experiences that prepare students across the globe for success in an interconnected world.

What if everything you thought was “safe”… is just a well-disguised risk? . In the second half of our explosive conversation, K. Scott Griffith,  the man who helped architect the aviation safety system that reduced fatal crashes by over 95% returns to dismantle the illusion of safety hiding in plain sight. . This is not about fixing processes. It's about the deeply uncomfortable truth: Most leaders incentivize the very behaviors that lead to catastrophic failure, then call it “accountability.”   In This Episode: The dangerous difference between outcome accountability and behavioral accountability Why success is the #1 cause of blind spots in high-performing teams How most “safety” systems are designed to punish honesty and reward silence What we're getting dangerously wrong about autonomous vehicles and AI Why leaders must stop asking “Who's to blame?” and start asking “What made that seem like a good idea at the time?” The silent epidemic of risk-blindness in elite organizations How Griffith's Collaborative Just Culture™ framework multiplied reporting and prevented disasters in healthcare, aviation, and nuclear power Why your emotional reactivity as a leader is often the root of fear in your culture How system failures often look like people problems — until it's too late The moment Griffith realized America's legal system was doing more harm than good… and how we can fix it

Design experts explore how we can engage with uncertainty and shape the future with clarity, creativity, and intention. Drawing from their work at Stanford's d.school and their book Assembling Tomorrow, they offer tools for navigating rapid technological change while anchoring our creations in empathy, responsibility, and hope. Carissa Carter is the academic director at Stanford University's Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (the d.school) and a former geologist. Her work focuses on systems thinking, climate innovation, and design futures. Scott Doorley is the creative director at Stanford's d.school. He has worked at the intersection of storytelling, physical space, and creative education, and has a background in film and media. They are co-authors of Assembling Tomorrow: A Guide to Designing a Thriving FutureInterview Date: 4/4/2025 Tags: Carissa Carter, Scott Doorley, design, future, innovation, creativity, ethics, emotion, healing, runaway design, AI, synthetic biology, maps, metaphors, empathy, humility, Michael Bierut, Antonio Damasio, Gregory Bateson, Creativity, Philosophy, Technology, Design Thinking, Systems Thinking