Podcasts about systems thinking

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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Is the Lean Startup methodology dead? Peter and Dave tackle the growing criticism around MVP approaches and explore why this foundational model still has its place in modern product development.Drawing from George Box's famous insight that "all models are wrong, but some are useful," they discuss how tools evolve but don't necessarily become obsolete. With AI making prototyping faster and cheaper than ever, the conversation explores what's changed about experimentation and what hasn't.The hosts dig into common misapplications of Lean Startup principles, from "MVPs" that take months to build to organizations that skip the crucial feedback loops. They also explore when incremental learning isn't enough and you need those bigger strategic pivots.Plus, they make the case for Wardley mapping as an underutilized tool for spotting step-change opportunities that incremental approaches might miss.Key Takeaways:Lean thinking remains relevant: Lean Startup is still a valuable operational tool for continuous learning and incremental improvement, but it works best when properly implemented with complete feedback loopsYou need multiple models: Organizations need both incremental change capabilities (like Lean Startup) and strategic step-change tools (like Wardley mapping) to navigate complexity effectivelyAI commoditizes development, not strategy: While AI tools make prototyping easier and faster, they don't replace the need for good product thinking, user experience design, or asking the right strategic questionsWhether you're questioning your current approach to product development or looking for ways to balance tactical execution with strategic vision, this episode offers a pragmatic perspective on using the right tools for the right challenges.

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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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In this episode, Julien Devaureix speaks with Nora Bateson, filmmaker, writer, and president of theInternational Bateson Institute. Together they explore how to navigate today's complex world through systems thinking, relational approaches, and Nora's concept of warm data. Drawing from her book Combining, Nora shares why solutions can't be isolated, how identity and intergenerational living shape our future, and why cultivating an ecology of communication is key to creating authentic hope and thriving life.Episode timestamps00:00: Introduction & Nora's background; her work on perceiving interdependencies in living systems.00:04: Nora's “meadow” metaphor for complexity and the relational conditions shaping life .00:16: The problem with reductionism, education, and focusing on isolated “problems” .00:34: Reading from Combining; the meaning of “combining” vs. “combined” — life as ongoing movement .00:43: Redefining “problems” and “solutions”; towards an “ecology of communication” .00:54: On double binds, transcontextual issues, and why her “goal” is to create possibility and vitality .01:00: The importance of “warm data” and the loss of intergenerational living practices .01:06: On false hope vs. real hope; unexpected cultural change (example: Cardi B's WAP) .01:10: Culture, art, and the need for more “weirdness” and creativity in change-making .01:15: Closing poem Mama Now — a reflection on parenting, integrity, and uncertaintyHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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  

Can agile teams really move fast without breaking stuff? In this episode, Dave and Peter dig into one of the biggest tensions in modern software delivery: the push for speed versus the need to manage risk.They unpack the idea that when agile is done right, it actually helps reduce risk, not amplify it. You'll hear stories and analogies (yep, including a messy kitchen and airplane cockpits) that bring this idea to life. Along the way, they highlight why teams that obsess over "faster delivery" often end up with systems that are, well, kind of fragile.Whether you're navigating compliance hurdles, trying to foster psychological safety, or just figuring out how to move fast without chaos, this conversation brings a grounded, practical take on how agile and risk can work together, not against each other. This week's takeaways:Learning continuously is more powerful than just moving quicklyTeams should feel safe to say “something doesn't feel right”Focus on what's working, not just what's broken

Welcome to a very special mini-series on The Inner Game of Change. I'm thrilled to take you on this journey as we explore something both timeless and practical: Mental Models for Managing Change. Now, before we step into today's topic, let's revisit something we mention in every episode, what is a mental model anyway?A mental model is a way of seeing, a framework that helps us interpret complexity, solve problems, and make better decisions. You can think of it like a mental lens. The clearer it is, the better we navigate uncertainty and lead with intention.In our last episode, we explored Chunking — a model about breaking big challenges into small, manageable pieces so we can make steady progress without feeling overwhelmed.Today, we are staying in that space between vision and execution. Because once we've broken things down into chunks, the next trap is how we estimate the time and effort those chunks will take.And that's where today's mental model comes in — The Planning Fallacy.Send us a textAli Juma @The Inner Game of Change podcast Follow me on LinkedIn

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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.

Today we unpack how you can apply systems thinking in your startup and build high-value 'systems. You get the three-question framework for mapping workflows, cutting noise, and focusing on the high-value steps and how we've applied it at Zipline.io!The few chaptersDefining a “system” and why complexity naturally creeps inMapping your core workflows as “arteries” and spotting the noisy “capillaries”The three essential questions to evaluate any process:What's the goal?How frequently does it run?How much waste or risk is in the flow?Real-world examples in recruitment and finance on pruning unnecessary stepsPractical tactics for trimming complexity and building lean, scalable operationsConnect with Us:Michael Momsen (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/michaelmomsen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Zabi Rawan (linkedin.com/in/zabi-rawan)

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110. Psychedelic Salon: Have a Good TripWhy are so many women turning to psilocybin—and what don't they know they're missing? In this Salon, April Pride hosts Eugenia Bone, celebrated food and nature writer, and Renee Davis, mycologist and environmental engineer, for a candid, science-rooted discussion about Eugenia's new book Have a Good Trip. Together, they explore how psilocybin mushrooms sit at the crossroads of personal curiosity, ecological science, and an emerging industry still battling misinformation. From the surprising realities of “bad trips,” to what fungi can teach us about systems thinking—and even why the DEA leaves some mushroom churches alone—this conversation balances personal stories with journalistic rigor. It's a must-listen for anyone seeking clarity in the swirl of psychedelic headlines.

Did you ever wonder why you get stuck in a loop with how you process information or react to certain situations? What if there was an easy way to reframe your thinking so you could change that? A simple key, yet to be discovered? Ben Lopez, known as DJLopez and Lifecoach180 by those who know him, love him, and follow him, shares his Systems Thinking approach to relationships in a new, fresh, and authentic way. Ben opens his heart, opens his life, and opens his struggles and shares how the Systems Thinking Approach with a Level I, Level II, and Level III way of thinking was born. This easy to apply method will have you reframing and re-examining the way you react within moments for a fresher, clearer, more useful style of communicating and managing emotions. The result: improving your attitude and your relationships. Ben Lopez can be reached at djlopez7@verizon.net; lifecoach180 on instagram; LifeCoach180 with DJ Lopez on anchor This show was originally part of the Guest Season 1 and first aired on 12-1-20.   For more information or to reach out to us go to www.bettynorlin.com, or our website, www.behealthyinahurry.com, where all our episodes are stored. You can search for any topic or subject. We thank you for your years and support and will be providing a survey soon on our website to determine our next steps after the “Best of Show” season.  

In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson sits down with Jason El Koubi, President and CEO of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, to explore the intersection of analytical thinking and economic development leadership. Jason discusses how his engineering background shapes his systems-thinking approach to economic development, the value of hiring talent from competitive states like Georgia, North Carolina, and Ohio, and the importance of continuous learning in the profession. He emphasizes the critical role of passion, ethics, and effective communication in economic development work, while sharing insights from his recent 360-degree evaluation and his commitment to ensuring positive economic growth across all regions of Virginia. Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! Special Guest: Jason El Koubi.

Guiding Question:How might students play a role in creating more inclusive communities in our schools?Key Takeaways:How a student used the community project in grade 8 to start a PRIDE clubA student perspective on managing transitionsZooming in on the Changemaker Journey through a participant's viewpoint on the changemaker conference at AISB in BudapestIf you have 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, after having the privilege of attending the Changemaker Conference at the American International School of Budapest in March 2025 (check out this episode with the student organizers), I had the opportunity to reconnect with Rae. Rae is a grade 8 changemaker from a school in the region, who, like me, was visiting, with other students from her school, to attend the conference. While at the conference, she attended one of my workshops, and we later had a great conversation about her work and her passion for creating inclusive communities. I was especially inspired learning that she had started a PRIDE club at her school. 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.

Join us on The Safety Guru for a thought-provoking conversation with Dr Paul Salmon, professor and seasoned expert in applied human factors and systems science research. In this insightful episode, Paul breaks down how interconnected systems and both direct and indirect decision-making impact safety outcomes, and how every individual plays a role. He also explains the difference between the old and new views of safety, sharing real-world examples to deepen our understanding of complex systems. Discover why systems thinking matters for safety and learn how to apply it across your organization with practical, actionable strategies. Don't miss this powerful episode! About the Guest: Dr Paul Salmon is a professor of Human Factors and creator of the Centre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems at the University of the Sunshine Coast. He has almost 25 years' experience of applied Human Factors and systems science research in a diverse set of domains. Paul has co-authored 23 books and over 300 peer-reviewed journal articles. His current research interests are focused on the application of Human Factors and systems science to manage societal and global risks. Paul has received several prestigious awards from the International, Australian, US, and UK Human Factors and Ergonomics societies, and for the past 5 years, The Australian has identified him as Australia's field leader in the area of quality and reliability. For more information: https://www.usc.edu.au/staff/professor-paul-salmon#research Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio: the circular economy technology podcast!In this episode our hosts Barry O'Kane and Tandi Tuakli are joined by Katie Hanton-Parr, the visionary founder of Baboodle - a circular rental platform specifically designed for baby equipment.Katie's story is one of passion, perseverance, and innovation—born out of her own experience as a parent grappling with the challenges of accessing safe, high-quality baby gear without the waste and cost of traditional ownership.Throughout the episode Katie talks about the many layers involved in running a circular rental business in such a sensitive and highly regulated space. From managing rigorous safety and hygiene standards to the complexities of reverse logistics, Katie explains what it takes to keep every item in Baboodle's inventory reliable and ready for the next family. One of the key themes is repairability: ensuring products can be fixed and maintained rather than discarded, which is vital to the sustainability mission but often tricky in practice.We also delve into the technology that underpins Baboodle's operations. Katie shares how the team integrates specialised circular economy software for handling rental logistics, inventory management, and refurbishment workflows. She gives examples of crucial tools for digital subscriptions and recurring billing, combined with seamless warehouse and fulfillment operations. This tech stack allows Baboodle to handle complex customer journeys, whether it's a simple rental, a rent-to-own arrangement, or a resale option, all while maintaining transparency and control over each product's lifecycle. Katie emphasizes how crucial it is to have a system built specifically for circularity—not just repurposed e-commerce tech—so that the platform can scale and adapt.Tune in to hear more about Katie's blend of practical wisdom, innovative use of technology, and genuine care for families and the environment that makes this episode truly inspiring!This podcast is brought to you by HappyPorch. We specialise in technology and software development for Circular Economy minded purpose-driven businesses. Our podcast focuses mostly on: Circular Economy, Digital Enablers, Technology, Software, Circular Solutions, Fashion & Textiles, Circular Strategies, Digital, Reuse, Circular Design, Circularity, Systems Thinking, Economics, Data, Platforms, Degrowth, Policy & Regulation, Collaboration, Materials, Supply Chain, Biological Cycles, Materials, Food Waste, Biomimicry, Construction, Modular Design, Culture & Language, Zero Waste, Digital Passports, Life Cycle Assessment, Recycling, Reverse Logistics, Materials, Sharing Economy, Manufacturing, Efficiency, Environmental Impact and much more!

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

How can we learn to see more of our expectations and assumptions?...Today, Abbie and Rachel are two 'embodied minds' exploring the neurobiology of sensemaking, including our brains being more prediction than reaction, the controlled illusion of acting out of our expectations, the 'felt sense' we experience that encodes all information about priors, and the perception practice that allows us to check our assumptions. ...Rachel Lilley is an Associate Professor at the Birmingham Leadership Institute, a Systems Thinking and Leadership teaching and research centre at the University of Birmingham, UK.She is a practitioner-researcher in systems approaches and systems leadership and also the Programme Director for an innovative transdisciplinary Master's Programme combining Systems Leadership and Systems Practice. Rachel's high-impact research examines human decision-making, systems thinking capabilities, and behavioural change. It has supported policy design and practice, community initiatives, and leadership development at all levels. She has a particular interest in building capabilities to address climate and social change.Rachel is an expert in human sensemaking, with specialist knowledge in cognition, consciousness, and perception. Her theoretical expertise is supported and informed by a strong track record of practising, teaching, and developing embodied perception skills in teams, organisations, and individuals.She has over 30 years of experience as a systems practitioner working with public and third-sector organisations, as well as large corporates, addressing climate change, social issues, leadership, behaviour change, community engagement, and well-being....Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created, produced & hosted by Abbie VanMeter.Stories Lived. Stories Told. is an initiative of the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution....Music for Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created by Rik Spann....⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore all things Stories Lived. Stories Told. here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Explore all things CMM Institute here.

Can profit and planet go hand in hand? As public climate financing falls short, attention turns to the private sector. But can businesses do good for the environment while still making a return? Tânia Trindade of SODEFOR, a forestry company managing a million hectares in the Congo River Basin, believes they can. She shares how the company balances sustainability and profit in one of the world's most vital ecosystems—and why private capital may be essential to the climate fight.

Marlee welcomes back Laura Hartley, writer, activist, leadership coach and founder of the Scintilla Centre, for a conversation around how to remake the world! Laura and Marlee discuss how to make change, how to be an effective changemaker, and how to take meaningful and wise action, as well as how to find what's ours to do during these times of chaos and crisis. Laura helps us move past the inaction, overwhelm, helplessness, and hopelessness that is so commonly felt when faced with a world in polycrisis by teaching us powerful and effective nonviolent strategies and skills for changemaking. This episode will remind you of your power and agency and that your contributions in the world truly matter! Find Laura on her website: https://www.scintillacentre.com/ and on Instagram: @laura.h.hartley and @scintillacentreListen to Episode 29 Getting Free with Laura Hartley here and Episode 39 Finding Freedom with Laura Hartley hereSend us a textSupport the showDownload Marlee's FREE 13-page guide to healing from burnout: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6414eb0277832bf800372d9b Book a healing and activation session with Marlee: https://shiftingwithmarlee.myflodesk.com/healingsession Marlee's Podcasting Masterclass- In this masterclass, Marlee shares everything she's learned about podcasting the past 4+ years! This is for you if you've felt the nudge to start a podcast but want some guidance, or are a new podcaster but want some tips and tricks! This class will act as a resource for you during every stage of your podcasting journey! To learn more click here: https://shifting-with-marlee.teachable.com/p/podcasting-masterclassSign up for the Shifting with Marlee monthly newsletter here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62e6e0073e2a2e3f854a892eConnect with Marlee on Instagram @shiftingwithmarlee

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Welcome to The Organised CEO era! In this milestone episode, I'm breaking down exactly why traditional productivity advice keeps you trapped as the bottleneck in your own business, and introducing the CEO Operating System that changes everything. This isn't about colour-coded calendars or perfect morning routines. This is about building a business that runs WITH you leading it, not you holding it all together. What you'll discover: Why "fake organised" productivity advice is keeping you stuck The 7-pillar CEO Operating System that eliminates overwhelm Real client transformations (from 60-hour weeks to 35 hours with 40% revenue increase) My complete offer suite designed to take you from chaos to clarity to systems mastery If you're tired of being essential to everything and ready to start being essential to the right things, this episode shows you exactly how. Ready to get started? CEO Operating Audit: Get clarity on your biggest bottlenecks in 90 minutes: https://abranchofholly.com/audit  CEO Studio: 3-month private mentorship to co-build your operating system (DM me on Instagram) Make It Happen Collective: Group program with community support and accountability: https://abranchofholly.com/collective  This is your invitation to stop being the system and start building it.

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Guiding Question:How might we empower students to organize an event to share, celebrate, inspire and BE changemakers in your region?Key Takeaways:A behind-the-scenes look at hosting a student-led conferenceMaking a conference more sustainableDeveloping a “Changemaker Mindset” to unlock the potential in our school communitiesTransitioning from advocacy to actionIf you have 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, after having the privilege of attending the Changemaker Conference at the American International School of Budapest in March 2025, I had the opportunity to reconnect with 3 student leaders from that school, Alex, Shuo, and Aranya, who each played a pivotal role in the organization and resounding success of this conference. Join us as we take a behind-the-scenes look at all of the components and work that goes on behind the scenes to host an impactful and inspirational event like this. Maybe this is the spark that you need to start an event like this in your region.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.

Karen and Meta share an interest in Systems Thinking and its potential applications to horse welfare in sport. So when Dr Megan Ross and her co-authors published a paper on wicked problems and systemic issues in Canadian dressage she had to be a podcast guest!Dr Megan Ross has a background in dressage and eventing. She has an applied science degree from the University of British Columbia with a focus on Animal Welfare and has applied this background (and Pilates certification) as a trainer and riding instructor to support the horse-rider dyad. She recently completed a PhD at the Atlantic Veterinary College and the University of Prince Edward Islandunder the supervision of Dr. Caroline Ritter and Dr. Kathryn Proudfoot. Her research focused on the human dimension of horse well-being/welfare, exploring owners' perspectives of horse welfare in their daily life like management andtraining. She is now conducting postdoctoral research with Dr. Katrina Merkies at the University of Guelph assessing the influence of interventions on rider and horse behaviour during lessons. Link to the paper discussed in the episodehttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/388845023_A_wicked_problem_Systemic_issues_surrounding_Canadian_equestrian_dressage_and_dressage_horse_welfare The map of the issues mentioned by Megan in the episode is available atthis link:https://static.cambridge.org/content/id/urn%3Acambridge.org%3Aid%3Aarticle%3AS0962728625000028/resource/name/S0962728625000028sup001.pdf 

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Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio: the circular economy technology podcast!In this episode our hosts Barry O'Kane and Jo Weston are joined by Yann Toutant, CEO and Co-founder of Black Winch who are the world's exclusive authority in Product-As-A-Service (PaaS) solutions. At the beginning of the conversation Yann explains Black Winch's work and how they engage, inspire and empower intrapreneurs to achieve their PaaS ambitions by building and scaling their in-house recurring revenue models. Drawing on his experience guiding manufacturers through the transition to outcome-based services, Yann offers a deep dive into both the opportunities and the operational realities of implementing PaaS and discusses the importance of a long-term thinking strategy to make PaaS successful in any business.Yann also highlights key differences between B2B and B2C adoption of as-a-service models and talks about how technology plays a critical role in enabling these models. He outlines the importance of asset tracking, consumption data, billing complexity management, and reverse logistics—all underpinned by flexible tech stacks that evolve as the business scales. Looking ahead, Yann envisions that manufacturers will want to retain ownership of raw materials and explains how urban mining and material recovery will become strategic advantages.Tune in to learn about how new generations of data-driven leaders will continue to accelerate the shift towards PaaS and much more!This podcast is brought to you by HappyPorch. We specialise in technology and software development for Circular Economy minded purpose-driven businesses. Our podcast focuses mostly on: Circular Economy, Digital Enablers, Technology, Software, Circular Solutions, Fashion & Textiles, Circular Strategies, Digital, Reuse, Circular Design, Circularity, Systems Thinking, Economics, Data, Platforms, Degrowth, Policy & Regulation, Collaboration, Materials, Supply Chain, Biological Cycles, Materials, Food Waste, Biomimicry, Construction, Modular Design, Culture & Language, Zero Waste, Digital Passports, Life Cycle Assessment, Recycling, Reverse Logistics, Materials, Sharing Economy, Manufacturing, Efficiency, Environmental Impact and much more!

In this episode, Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia interviews Glen Coates, Vice President of Product at Shopify.Shopify is one of the world's leading commerce platforms, powering millions of businesses and helping entrepreneurs sell online and offline with ease. Since launching in 2006, it has become a global e-commerce giant and the second-largest online retailer in the U.S., with over $8 billion in annual revenue and 8,000+ employees working fully remotely.Glen leads Shopify's Core Product organization, overseeing the storefront, checkout, back office, marketing, analytics tools, and the core developer platform. He also drives Shopify's thriving partner ecosystem, which offers merchants access to over 10,000 apps. From video game developer to B2B ecommerce founder to product leader at scale, Glen brings a rare blend of technical depth and entrepreneurial vision.In this episode, he shares how his unconventional path shaped his approach to product leadership, the principles behind Shopify's fast-moving strategy, and how the company stays ahead with AI and deep product focus. He also explains his org design for scale, why every product leader must “know everything down to the details,” and how the team keeps the experience polished with the “Boring Edition.”What you'll learn:-Glen's journey from game development to leading Shopify's core platform.- How Shopify's viral “AI memo” raised the bar for PMs and engineers to build faster.- The Outcomes, Assumptions & Principles framework behind better product decisions.- Why focusing on fundamentals keeps Shopify nimble and merchants competitive.Key Takeaways

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When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, Zoom went from steady growth to hyperscale almost overnight, even generating a backlog of a million tickets. Sarah Riley was a finance leader in the company at the time. She joins CJ to talk about what she learned from the experience and how it impacted her in her current role as CFO of dbt Labs. She also explains the influence of Helmer's Seven Powers framework on her strategic decisions. The discussion covers how Sarah's evolved pricing models, and helped bring product-led and sales-led growth together into a single go-to-market strategy at dbt Labs. She breaks down how she uses big systems thinking to build out a finance org, how to create healthy off-ramps for pilots, and what's actually okay to break when “moving fast and breaking stuff”. She also touches on the current use cases for AI in finance and for turning your team from “doers to reviewers”.—LINKS:Sarah Riley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahjriley/dbt Labs: https://www.getdbt.com7 Powers: The Foundations of Business Strategy: https://7powers.com/CJ on X (@cjgustafson222): https://x.com/cjgustafson222Mostly metrics: http://mostlymetrics.comRELATED EPISODES:Wasted Capital and Where to Find It: The CFO's Guide to Spoilage Levers Leakages: —TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Preview and Intro(02:18) Sponsor – Pulley | Navan | NetSuite(05:53) Being at Zoom at the Start of the Pandemic(10:14) Challenges Caused by the Influx of Customers(14:06) Takeaways From Sarah's Time at Zoom: M&A and Build Versus Buy(15:49) Sponsor – Planful | Tabs | Rippling Spend(19:38) Taking Advantage of Your High Share Price for M&A(20:56) What dbt Labs Does(24:27) Pricing Evolutions at dbt Labs: Freemium and Open-Source(27:51) Seat-Based, Usage-Based, Hybrid, or Outcome-Based Pricing(30:27) Pros and Cons of a Free Component(32:17) Finance and Sales in dbt's Evolving Go-to-Market Strategy(34:09) The Evolution of dbt Labs' ICP(35:09) The Helmer 7 Powers Framework(40:39) Being a Big Systems Thinker While Building a Finance Org(44:16) Moving and Iterating Quickly: Creating Healthy Off-Ramps for Pilots(46:19) What You Can and Can't Break When “Moving Fast and Breaking Stuff”(47:32) The Current State of AI and Use Cases in Finance(51:20) Long-Ass Lightning Round: Boundary Definition(52:08) Advice to Younger Self(52:56) Finance Software Stack(55:20) Craziest Expense Story—SPONSORS:Pulley is the cap table management platform built for CFOs and finance leaders who need reliable, audit-ready data and intuitive workflows, without the hidden fees or unreliable support. Switch in as little as 5 days and get 25% off your first year: pulley.com/mostlymetrics.Navan is the all-in-one travel and expense solution that helps finance teams streamline reconciliation, enforce policies automatically, and gain real-time visibility. It connects to your existing cards and makes closing the books faster and smarter. Visit navan.com/Runthenumbers for your demo.NetSuite is an AI-powered business management suite, encompassing ERP/Financials, CRM, and ecommerce for more than 41,000 customers. If you're looking for an ERP, head to https://netsuite.com/metrics and get the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning.Planful's financial planning software can transform your FP&A function. Built for speed, accuracy, and confidence, you'll be planning your way to success and have time left over to actually put it to work. Find out more at www.planful.com/metrics.Tabs is a platform that brings all of your revenue-facing data and workflows - billing, AR, payments, rev rec, and reporting - onto a single system so you can automate and be more flexible. Find out more at: tabs.inc/metrics.Rippling Spend is a spend management software that gives you complete visibility and automated policy controls across every type of spend, saving you time and money. Get a demo to see how much time your org would save at rippling.com/metrics.#hypergrowth #7Powers #FinanceStrategy #bigsystemsthinking #GoToMarketStrategy Get full access to Mostly metrics at www.mostlymetrics.com/subscribe

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Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USBuy Grow kit: https://modernmushroomcultivation.com/This Band willl Blow your Mind! Codex Serafini: https://codexserafini.bandcamp.com/album/the-imprecation-of-animaLewis Goldberg Ladies and gentlemen, seekers of signal in the static,allow me to introduce a voice forged in the alchemical fireof policy, purpose, and paradox.Lewis Goldberg is not just a publicist.He's a linguistic locksmith,a master of messaging who doesn't just shape narratives —he whispers to the current underneath them.With the war drums of old Washington echoing in his blood,he cut his teeth in the mythos of power:Clinton's campaign trail, Torricelli's tightropes,the ever-calculating eye of a First Lady named Hillary.But then —like any good archetypal wanderer —he turned toward the plant path.Toward cannabis, toward psychedelics,toward the revolution happening beneath our feet.He didn't just pivot — he prophesied.In 2015, he helped launch KCSA's cannabis division,giving shape and story to an industryrising like smoke through the cracks of a crumbling paradigm.He co-hosts The Green Rush,a podcast that is part intelligence briefing,part esoteric transmission for the business-minded psychonaut.And while some men worship quarterly reports,Lewis builds cathedrals in the stock ticker —rooting for the underdogs,channeling the sacred absurdity of Mets games,Jets heartbreaks,and the eternal optimism of Rutgers fanswho believe — against all odds —that truth, like victory, can be summoned with enough heart.So today, as we stand on the thresholdof Psychedelic Science 2025,we welcome not just a strategist —but a conjurer of attention.A myth-maker of market forces.A Blakean bard in a tailored blazerwho reminds us that even in the most corporate corners of culture…something sacred still wants to break through.Give it up for Lewis Goldberg. Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USCheck out our YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPzfOaFtA1hF8UhnuvOQnTgKcIYPI9Ni9&si=Jgg9ATGwzhzdmjkgGrow your own:https://modernmushroomcultivation.com/This Band Will Blow Your Mind: Codex Serafinihttps://codexserafini.bandcamp.com/album/the-imprecation-of-anima

Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USBuy Grow kit: https://modernmushroomcultivation.com/This Band willl Blow your Mind! Codex Serafini: https://codexserafini.bandcamp.com/album/the-imprecation-of-animaHe doesn't offer therapy.He offers amputation—of illusion, of ego, of everything that keeps you from the truth.Vicente Alonso is not here to fix you.He's here to dismantle you—quietly, precisely, without apology.Trained in Gestalt, but tempered by a decade in the shadow of Dr. Claudio Naranjo,Vicente doesn't guide with words.He hunts with presence.Ibogaine is not a tool in his hand.It's the blade he honed on his own soul.Meditation made him still.Suffering made him exact.Now he moves like a sniper through the psyche—tracking trauma through breath, memory, and myth.As co-founder of AH-Samatā and director of IbogaQuest,he's built a method where neuroscience kneels before the sacred,and therapy becomes ritual dissection.This isn't healing.It's psychic surgery under candlelight.No anesthesia. No escape.This is Vicente.Step in only if you're ready to die to who you were—and live like the wound never lied.https://www.ibogaquest.com/ Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USCheck out our YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPzfOaFtA1hF8UhnuvOQnTgKcIYPI9Ni9&si=Jgg9ATGwzhzdmjkgGrow your own:https://modernmushroomcultivation.com/This Band Will Blow Your Mind: Codex Serafinihttps://codexserafini.bandcamp.com/album/the-imprecation-of-anima

Are you overwhelmed not because you're doing too much, but because you're essential to everything, everywhere? In this episode, I reveal the 4 hidden signs that you're the bottleneck in your own business - and why this isn't a time management problem, it's an energetic structure problem. You'll discover why you can never actually finish your work, why delegation keeps bouncing back to you, and how to transform from being energetically essential to everything into being strategically essential to the right things. I share my personal story of working every Sunday while 8 months pregnant, and how I built systems that allowed me to take 5 months of maternity leave (twice!) without my business falling apart. If you're tired of being the person everything runs through, this episode will show you exactly how to build a business that flows instead of drains. Ready to stop being the bottleneck in your business? Book your CEO Operating Audit and discover exactly where you're essential vs. where you need systems. DM Holly "AUDIT" on Instagram or visit the link: https://abranchofholly.com/audit  

Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USBuy Grow kit: https://modernmushroomcultivation.com/This Band willl Blow your Mind! Codex Serafini: https://codexserafini.bandcamp.com/album/the-imprecation-of-animaJENNIFER ZUCKERMAN & STEPHANIE KARZON(This isn't a podcast. It's a summoning.)They are not healers…They are system-sabotaging, pharmaceutically-disobedient shadow surgeonsdisguised as womenwho came not to integrate with the machine—but to lovingly dismantle it from the inside.Jennifer Zuckerman walks like she remembers the burning templesof medicine,and she's here with a torch and a playlist.White coat? Gone.Now it's tinctures, trauma maps, and prescription pad arson.She doesn't taper meds—she liberates identities wrapped in child-proof caps.She's the bridge between clinical protocol and cosmic remembrance,reminding you that healing isn't sterile—it's wild, erotic, terrifying, and sacred.She doesn't treat patients.She resurrects forgotten gods buried under a decade of SSRIs.⸻Then there's Stephanie Karzon,clinical neuropharmacologist and operational hitwoman for the new paradigm.She's the kind of woman who can turn an Excel sheetinto an occult artifact,a protocol into a prophecy,and a strategy session into a reality distortion fieldwhere logic and magic shake hands and start a band.She's part oracle, part hacker, part psychedelic systems saboteur.Her workflows breathe. Her molecules plot.She's redesigning healing itself—not to fit the system,but to make the system irrelevant.You don't hire Stephanie to fix things.You summon her when it's time to burn down the lie of “efficiency”and replace it with sacred recursion, intuitive intelligence, and bioluminescent logistics.⸻Together—Jennifer and Stephanie—aren't part of a movement.They're the rupture.The mycelial insurgents crawling beneath the hospital floorboards.The ones who plant psilocybin in your care planand call it “a necessary correction.”This isn't wellness.This is the sacred rewilding of medicine.This isn't healthcare.It's a feral uprising with a stethoscope and a serpent drum.You thought you came to listen?You came to remember.Welcome to the frontlineof the ritual reprogrammingof everything you were told healing had to be.Let's begin.https://linktr.ee/steph__k?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=ef7a3580-8859-439d-b7b5-9fd55a4a11b9https://iresonatehealth.com/ Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USCheck out our YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPzfOaFtA1hF8UhnuvOQnTgKcIYPI9Ni9&si=Jgg9ATGwzhzdmjkgGrow your own:https://modernmushroomcultivation.com/This Band Will Blow Your Mind: Codex Serafinihttps://codexserafini.bandcamp.com/album/the-imprecation-of-anima

Amidst constant change, clear communication is the key to navigating uncertainty.How do you communicate with others when you're confused yourself? For Rob Siegel, leadership isn't about avoiding uncertainty, it's about embracing the clarity that ambiguity can bring."What if ambiguity is the new normal?" asks Siegel, a venture investor and lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business. From rapidly evolving AI to ratcheting geopolitical tensions, every day brings a “crisis du jour,” he says. “I may like it, I may not like it. That doesn't really matter, but I've gotta get my team through it."In his latest book, The Systems Leader: Mastering the Cross Pressures That Make or Break Today's Companies, Siegel explores how leaders today are “living in dualities,” caught between managing existing processes and adapting to emerging disruptions. “The sooner we get comfortable with [change] in the sense of ‘I don't have to like it, but I can deal with it,' then [we can] lead our teams and give them the calm to know they can get through this.”In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Siegel and host Matt Abrahams explore how to communicate effectively amidst constant change. From preparation strategies for spontaneous speaking to building trust through candid conversations, Siegel offers practical tips for communicating with clarity when nothing is certain but change.To listen to the extended Deep Thinks version of this episode, please visit FasterSmarter.io/premiumEpisode Reference Links:Robert SiegelRob's Book: The Systems LeaderEp.35 Leading From The Hot Seat: How To Communicate Under PressureEp.37 Be Better: How Communication Catalyzes Business Transformation  Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (01:49) - Adapting Leadership for Uncertainty (03:18) - Systems Leadership and Cross Pressures (04:40) - Communication and Context (05:26) - Framing Complex Ideas (06:21) - Innovation vs. Execution (08:11) - Leading Through Ambiguity (09:33) - Short-Term vs. Long-Term Focus (12:44) - Balancing Strength and Empathy (15:26) - Leadership with Humanity (16:42) - Engaging Students Effectively (20:00) - The Final Three Questions (23:41) - Conclusion    *****This Episode is sponsored by Stanford. Stay Informed on Stanford's world changing research by signing up for the Stanford ReportSupport Think Fast Talk Smart by joining TFTS Premium.       

In this powerful conversation, Steve Goodner, founder of EQ Fit, interviews culture strategist and award-winning author Yvette Bethel to explore what truly drives meaningful, lasting organizational transformation. From unseen systems of corruption to the vital role of Interconnectivity, Flow, and Balance (systems within cultures), Yvette unpacks how leaders can move beyond surface-level change to create cultures that are ethical, adaptive, and future-ready.   Topics include: Subtle signs of dysfunction leaders often miss Why trust is more than a buzzword — it's a system How to engage your whole organization in real cultural change What every future-ready culture must be built on Whether you're a leader facing hidden resistance or just beginning your transformation journey, this episode offers the insight and tools you need to lead with purpose.  Listen now — and rethink what culture really means to you! Want to go deeper? Explore related themes and leadership development tools at the IFB Academy — where future-forward leaders grow. Learn more about Steve at https://www.eqfit.org/      

How do we let go of the sense of scarcity, separation and powerlessness that defines the ways we live, care and do business together? How can we best equip our young people for the world that is coming - which is so, so different from the future we grew up believing was possible? This week's guest, Jennifer Brandsberg-Engelmann is an educator, regenerative - and I would say renegade - economist who is Project Lead at the Regenerative Economics for Secondary Schools and Lead Author of the online textbook of the same name. Jennifer has taught economics for nearly thirty years, but as you'll hear, the Global Financial Crash led her to rethink the rules and structures of the system and now she's one of the world's leading thinkers on Regenerative Economics - how we can refocus away from business, markets and the structures of neoliberalism towards ways of being that are grounded in reciprocity, respect and responsibility, in the realities of being human in the twenty-first century.  In 2023, Jennifer stopped working as a teacher and is now focused full time on shifting the paradigm in the education system and beyond, moving us away from the toxic mindset of scarcity, competition and the rise of oligopolies, towards an understanding of our place as integral nodes in the web of life. Her new two year curriculum is one of the most ambitious I've ever seen. It builds a solid, damning critique of the old paradigm and offers credible, structured routes through to a new one that would allow us all to flourish within a thriving ecosystem, to have not just an economy, but a way of being that is predicated in reciprocity, care, sharing and the kinds of lives we yearn to lead, but don't yet know how.Truly, this is evolutionary and if we can spread these ideas far enough, wide enough and root them deep enough in all that we are and do, I genuinely believe this is at least part of the key to the continuation of complex life on earth. Because, yes, we are that close to extinction. And yes, there is still time to veer from the cliff's edge.So if you do nothing else this week, please share this conversation and the links within it to anyone and everyone you know who cares about shifting the paradigm - or even is involved in the education system at any level.  Enjoy.Jennifer on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-brandsberg-engelmann/Regen Economics on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/regenerative-economics-for-secondary-schools/Regenerative Economics for Secondary Schools - Project website (including online textbook with a creative commons license). 5/7 topics have been published + a Topic on systems thinking. https://www.regenerativeeconomics.earth/homeReimagining Economics: Five Transformative Shifts for Secondary Schools (Version for England) - A discussion paper to help curriculum authorities consider key changes to economics curricula. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R8e3wRmHYzqPl0Mfvv34oHv610F2RH8xveQ79xoZzYs/Regen Economics online Textbook https://www.regenerativeeconomics.earth/regenerative-economics-textbook/about-the-bookRegen Economics Open Letter on D.E.A.L https://doughnuteconomics.org/stories/open-letter-for-a-course-in-regenerative-economicsDoughnut Economics book https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Kate-Raworth/Doughnut-Economics--Seven-Ways-to-Think-Like-a-21st-Century-Economist/21739630Teach the Future - Curriculum for a Changing Climate (Track Changes) ProjectWhere the Regenerative Economics for Secondary Schools got its starthttps://www.teachthefuture.uk/tracked-changes-projectHow captured economics stole our climate — and how we can reclaim it (Part 4/4)Katy Shields' article in Medium with a brilliant causal loop diagram showing the reinforcing feedback loops that prevent change in the economics disciplinehttps://medium.com/@katyrshields/how-captured-economics-stole-our-climate-and-how-we-can-reclaim-it-part-4-4-6de66f5255afKaty is also the co-producer of the Tipping Point podcast, a true-crime style podcast about the Limits to Growth report and how it was undermined by economists https://tippingpoint-podcast.com/David Bollier, the expert support for Topic 2: Commons, recently released the second edition of his book Think Like a Commonerhttps://thinklikeacommoner.com/What we offer: Accidental Gods, Dreaming Awake and the Thrutopia Writing Masterclass If you'd like to join us at Accidental Gods, this is the membership where we endeavour to help you to connect fully with the living web of life. If you'd like to join our next Gathering 'Becoming a Good Ancestor' (you don't have to be a member) it's on 6th July - details are here.If you'd like to train more deeply in the contemporary shamanic work at Dreaming Awake, you'll find us here. If you'd like to explore the recordings from our last Thrutopia Writing Masterclass, the details are here

In medicine, failure can be catastrophic. It can also produce discoveries that save millions of lives. Tales from the front line, the lab, and the I.T. department. SOURCES:Amy Edmondson, professor of leadership management at Harvard Business School.Carole Hemmelgarn, co-founder of Patients for Patient Safety U.S. and director of the Clinical Quality, Safety & Leadership Master's program at Georgetown University.Gary Klein, cognitive psychologist and pioneer in the field of naturalistic decision making.Robert Langer, institute professor and head of the Langer Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.John Van Reenen, professor at the London School of Economics. RESOURCES:Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well, by Amy Edmondson (2023).“Reconsidering the Application of Systems Thinking in Healthcare: The RaDonda Vaught Case,” by Connor Lusk, Elise DeForest, Gabriel Segarra, David M. Neyens, James H. Abernathy III, and Ken Catchpole (British Journal of Anaesthesia, 2022)."Estimates of preventable hospital deaths are too high, new study shows," by Bill Hathaway (Yale News, 2020).“Dispelling the Myth That Organizations Learn From Failure,” by Jeffrey Ray (SSRN, 2016).“A New, Evidence-Based Estimate of Patient Harms Associated With Hospital Care,” by John T. James (Journal of Patient Safety, 2013).To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health System, by the National Academy of Sciences (1999).“Polymers for the Sustained Release of Proteins and Other Macromolecules,” by Robert Langer and Judah Folkman (Nature, 1976).The Innovation and Diffusion Podcast, by John Van Reenen and Ruveyda Gozen. EXTRAS:"The Curious, Brilliant, Vanishing Mr. Feynman," series by Freakonomics Radio (2024).“Will a Covid-19 Vaccine Change the Future of Medical Research?” by Freakonomics Radio (2020).“Bad Medicine, Part 3: Death by Diagnosis,” by Freakonomics Radio (2016).